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Cause for Canines

Dog rescue in Columbus, OH

Cause for Canines is a 501(c)(3)volunteer based all-breed dog rescue founded in Central Ohio.

We are committed to the rescue of homeless dogs, dogs given up by their owners due to difficult circumstances or those in danger of abuse or neglect, and dogs in shelters that are at risk of euthanasia.

Our mission is to find safe, loving, committed and permanent homes for the dogs we take into rescue.

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Columbus, OH 43215
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cause for Canines

We'll also keep you updated on Elphie's adoption status with email updates.
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Elphie

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 5 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Hound (Unknown Type)/Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Remembrance's adoption status with email updates.
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Remembrance

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dobbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobbie

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodle

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 11 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Clovey's adoption status with email updates.
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Clovey

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Halle's adoption status with email updates.
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Halle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Columbus, OH

Rescue FAQs

Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our fees depend on age of pet but include all relevant shots, vetting, micro-chip and spay/neuter unless a vet recommends not doing.

We do require a contract, home and vet check. All animals currently in your home must also be spayed/neutered unless a vet recommends otherwise.

Adoption application

https://causeforcanines.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cause for Canines

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We'll also keep you updated on Hooch's adoption status with email updates.
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Hooch

Dogue de Bordeaux

Male, Adult
Lancaster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Magpie's adoption status with email updates.
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Magpie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ava's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Powell, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Lewis Center, OH

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