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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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250 Opportunity Parkway

Akron, OH 44307

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Adoptable pets at Summit County Animal Control

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on CHICKEN's adoption status with email updates.
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CHICKEN

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on LAWSON's adoption status with email updates.
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LAWSON

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on WINTER MOON's adoption status with email updates.
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WINTER MOON

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on MILLHOUSER's adoption status with email updates.
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MILLHOUSER

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on JILLIAN's adoption status with email updates.
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JILLIAN

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Akron, OH

Shelter FAQs

Summit County in Ohio

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend~
Dogs (and puppies) are $ 90.00 : $ 76.00 for the adoption / $ 14.00 for the licenses
Cats (and Kittens) are $60.00 : $60.00 for the adoption

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 5:00PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:00AM to 7:00PM Wednesday and 10:00AM to 3:00PM on Saturday. Closed on Sunday and holidays

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

Adoption application

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Summit County Animal Control

We'll also keep you updated on Mooshu (foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Mooshu (foster)

American Staffordshire Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Byron V (foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Byron V (foster)

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Ashland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cake Pop's adoption status with email updates.
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Cake Pop

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Twinsburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Alomar's adoption status with email updates.
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Alomar

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Lisbon, OH

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