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Animal Shelter Society, Inc

Animal shelter in Zanesville, OH

As a private, non-profit organization, the Animal Shelter Society exists to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of homeless animals in Muskingum County through the dedicated efforts of employees and volunteers and the generous support of our caring community.

We will strive to accomplish our Mission by focusing our efforts on:
•The efficient and effective adoption of homeless animals to responsible owners;
•The diligent promotion of spay and neuter to curb the population of unwanted animals;
•The recruitment and training of knowledgeable staff, dedicated volunteers and
community supporters;
•The continuous public education programs on the prevention of cruelty to animals;
•The prudent stewardship of the Shelter’s tangible and intangible assets.

Contact Rebecca Hunt
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Address
1430 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
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1430 Newark Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

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Adoptable pets at Animal Shelter Society, Inc

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Garden

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Cinnatrix

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Michial

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Ruger

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Samson

Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Zanesville, OH

Shelter FAQs

Muskingum County, Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is simple! Please come to the shelter and meet all of our adoptable animals and pick out which one would be the best fit for you and your family. Then you have to fill out our adoption application. After the adoption application is approved, we will finish the adoption and allow you take your new family member home.

If you are a renter, please bring proof from your landlord stating that you have their permission to have pets and bring a phone number where we can reach them.

Adoption application

https://www.animalsheltersociety.org/adopt

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Paula - Sponsored

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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Spice (Neutered)

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Male, Adult
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CAVAPOO MALE & FEMALE

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Poodle (Miniature)

Female Puppy
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Piper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
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HOWARD 'ELKIPOO'

Norwegian Elkhound/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Puppy
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Honey (Photos 2/23/2024)

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
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