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Scioto County Dog Shelter

Dog shelter in Portsmouth, OH

All dogs will be spayed and neutered before adoption and some vaccinations and worming are available through the local Animal Welfare League. Please inquire about these programs prior to adoptions to insure the availability.

We are a very rescue friendly organization and will be happy to release dogs to approved rescues. Please contact us for approval if you are interested in pulling dogs from our facility. Some transport is available and vetting can be arranged at the expense of the rescue. Contact us for details.

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95 Arrowhead North Rd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
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95 Arrowhead North Rd

Portsmouth, OH 45662

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Adoptable pets at Scioto County Dog Shelter

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Shelter FAQs

The Scioto County Dog Shelter is a county run facility located in South Central Ohio. We will adopt to any who is interested after and application is completed and approved.

Additional adoption info

Adoptions are based on a first come-first served basis to an approved home. You must first complete an application and the dog MUST be spayed/neutered before leaving the custody of the facility

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Perfect Pet Adoption Center

P O Box 402,
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OCEAN

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Sweetie

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Merritt

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ZEPPI

American Bobtail

Female, Adult
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Kimi Finster

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Hunter

Domestic Shorthair

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