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Summit County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Akron, OH

MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the County of Summit Division of Animal Control to provide humane animal control by protecting the health, safety and well-being of citizens and animals of the County of Summit through law enforcement, compassion towards animals and promotion of responsible pet ownership.

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250 Opportunity Parkway
Akron, OH 44307
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Meet their adoptable pets

250 Opportunity Parkway

Akron, OH 44307

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Summit County Animal Control

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MELLY

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Akron, OH
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DANEANE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Akron, OH
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BUZZ

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Akron, OH
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CHUBBS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Akron, OH
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KASSIDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Akron, OH
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LOKI

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Akron, OH

Shelter FAQs

Summit County in Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend~
Dogs (and puppies) are $28: $10.00 for the adoption / $18.00 for the licenses
Cats (and Kittens) are $5.00

All age appropriate animals are receiving a one year Rabies Vaccination. All adoptable animals are being treated with Fenbendazole for most common intestinal parasites. All adoptable animals are given Nitenpyram for fleas.

All adoptable dogs are being vaccinated for the following:
●Distemper
●Adeno Virus
●Leptospirosis
●Parvo
● Parainfluenza

All adoptable cats are being vaccinated for the following:
●Feline Rhinotracheitis
●Calici
●Panleukopenia
●Chlamydia Viruses

All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered before leaving the facility. This is included in the adoption fee.

All dogs over 6 months of age will be tested for heartworm before they are adopted.

All cats will be tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia before they are adopted.

Our Hours:
Office staffed from 7:30AM to 4:00PM / Monday through Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
The Animal Control Facility is staffed from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday, 12:00PM to 3:00PM Saturday and 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday. Closed on holidays.

If you have any questions regarding this animal or any other animal at our facility please call us @ (330)643-2845.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/SummitAnimalControl

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Cole

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