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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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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 Girl 5/Pearl's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 5/Pearl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Girl 1/Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 1/Ruby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Girl 4/Opal's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 4/Opal

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Girl 3's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 3

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Girl 6/Druzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 6/Druzy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Boy 3/Malachite's adoption status with email updates.
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Boy 3/Malachite

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Boy 5/Topaz's adoption status with email updates.
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Boy 5/Topaz

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, < 1 month
Valley View, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Girl 2/Emerald's adoption status with email updates.
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Girl 2/Emerald

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, < 1 month
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

Rescue Ohio English Bulldogs

PO Box 360662,
Strongsville, OH 44136

National Anatolian Shepherd Rescue Network - Ohio Chapter

1810 South Smyser Road,
Wooster, OH 44691

Life's Little Adventures Farm, INC

9199 Burbank Rd,
Wooster, OH 44691

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

Domestic Longhair

Male
Jefferson, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Beagle/Rat Terrier

Female, 16 yrs 4 mos
Wellington, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wallace's adoption status with email updates.
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Wallace

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Burbank transport, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Snickers's adoption status with email updates.
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Snickers

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Cleveland, OH

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