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Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Dog shelter in Valley View, OH

Where Our Dogs Come From

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption.

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Address
9500 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, OH 44125
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Meet their adoptable pets

9500 Sweet Valley Drive

Valley View, OH 44125

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Adoptable pets at Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wiggles's adoption status with email updates.
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Wiggles

Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Choc's adoption status with email updates.
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Choc

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Magenta's adoption status with email updates.
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Magenta

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pocus's adoption status with email updates.
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Pocus

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Chamomile's adoption status with email updates.
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Chamomile

Boxer/Mastiff

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pickles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pickles

American Bulldog

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Valley View, OH

Shelter FAQs

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
9500 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, Ohio 44125
216-525-PUPS

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

All dogs are adopted on a first come first adopt basis. We will not hold a dog for anyone. We strongly encourage you to stop down and pay us a visit, as we have many more dogs in our care than are listed on the website. You may visit with our dogs during our normal business hours of: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; closed on Monday.

Remember that before adopting, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Have identification showing your current address
Have landlord permission to own a dog if you are a tenant
Meet and greet with any resident dogs or children 9 and under

Adoption Questionnaire

Before you can spend time with a dog, there is a brief questionnaire that you will need to fill out. Our staff will review these questions with you in order to help you decide which dog is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. This information is confidential and will be used only to assist our staff in determining the best possible placement. Please spend the time necessary to make the best possible decision for you AND the dog you may adopt.

Adoption Fees
The cost to adopt a dog is $95, $170 for a puppy. This includes:

DHLP, Parvo Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination and Bordatella
Heartworm test for age appropriate dogs
Spay/Neuter surgery
Dog license
Microchip

Although dogs receive initial vaccinations from us, please make an appointment to see your veterinarian within ten to 14 days after you take your new dog home for a complete and thorough physical examination, and to continue with vaccinations as necessary.

Adoption application

https://cuyahogadogs.com/en-US/Adoption-Process.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Playful Pups

Freedom Township,
Freedom Township, OH 44288

Heart of OH Great Pyrenees Rescue Inc.

PO Box 465,
Chardon, OH 44024

Friends of Animals

Cleveland, OH 44130

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

Border Collie

Male, 2 yrs
North Olmsted, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cat Noir's adoption status with email updates.
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Cat Noir

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Seville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ava Mae's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava Mae

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Columbia Station, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Louisville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Lassen Volcanic 22's adoption status with email updates.
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Lassen Volcanic 22

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nicky's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicky

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Burbank transport, OH

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