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Ross County Humane Society

Dog shelter in Chillicothe, OH

The Humane Society is a nonprofit corporation. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are volunteers from the community, dedicated to animal welfare. We are committed to the general welfare, sheltering and placement of animals, prevention of cruelty to animals, animal overpopulation, and education concerning humane treatment of all living creatures. The Society is not controlled or funded by any state-wide or national organization.

Contact
Address
2308 Lick Run Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Meet their adoptable pets

2308 Lick Run Road

Chillicothe, OH 45601

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Ross County Humane Society

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jinx's adoption status with email updates.
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Jinx

Affenpinscher

Male, 3 yrs
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Party's adoption status with email updates.
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Party

Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kim K's adoption status with email updates.
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Kim K

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Willy Wonka's adoption status with email updates.
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Willy Wonka

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Artichoke's adoption status with email updates.
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Artichoke

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Spinach's adoption status with email updates.
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Spinach

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Avocado's adoption status with email updates.
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Avocado

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Chillicothe, OH

Shelter FAQs

For intake we only take in dogs from Ross County.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

We do require all pets in the home be spayed or neutered at adoption. If not we generally will offer to help get them spayed or neutered or offer spots on our low cost clinic. Pets must be up to date on vaccines and live inside.

Our adoption process starts by filling out an application online at https://rosscountyhumanesociety.org/adoption-application/ or in person at 2308 Lick Run Rd. Chillcothe, OH. We will check vet reference and landlord if applicable. You then watch your email for a response. Next you come into the shelter and meet the dog or dogs you are interested in. From there you can adopt the dog or use our 5 day Foster-to-adopt program (if you live within an hour of Chillicothe).

Adoption application

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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Ross County Humane Society

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Hilliard, OH 43026

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PO Box 356,
Pataskala, OH 43062

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

American Bulldog

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Grove City, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pancake's adoption status with email updates.
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Pancake

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Washington Court House, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Maddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maddie

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 mos
Washington Court House, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Quincy Dundee's adoption status with email updates.
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Quincy Dundee

Shih Tzu

Female, Young
Pataskala, OH

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