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Erie County Dog Pound

Dog shelter in Sandusky, OH

We are the county dog warden's office, serving 145, 000 citizens and their canine counterparts. We do it because we love animals and want to make sure they are safe.

Contact Barb Knapp
Address
2900 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
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2900 Columbus Avenue

Sandusky, OH 44870

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Adoptable pets at Erie County Dog Pound

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Toby

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Beagle

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Sandusky, OH
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Zoey

Beagle

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Sandusky, OH

Shelter FAQs

Erie County

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Additional adoption info

Our adoption process consists of filling out an application, background checks, vet reference, must meet all home requirements. Once you are approved you must schedule an appointment with your vet or allow us to schedule an appointment to have dog spayed or neutered if it has not already been done.
Our adoption fees are as follows (if given):
1. Adoption $12.00/$2.00 (for rescues)
2. Dog License $22.00
3. Spay/Neuter $80.00 and Up
4. Vet Check and any Medications: $20.00 and up

Adoption application

https://www.eriecounty.oh.gov/downloads/Dog_Adoption_Application.pdf

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Mira

Rottweiler

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
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Pocus

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Female, 6 mos
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Maggie May

French Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs
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Peter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Lorain, OH
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Riley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Medina, OH

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