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Cause for Canines

Dog rescue in Columbus, OH

Cause for Canines is a 501(c)(3)volunteer based all-breed dog rescue founded in Central Ohio.

We are committed to the rescue of homeless dogs, dogs given up by their owners due to difficult circumstances or those in danger of abuse or neglect, and dogs in shelters that are at risk of euthanasia.

Our mission is to find safe, loving, committed and permanent homes for the dogs we take into rescue.

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Columbus, OH 43215
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Adoptable pets at Cause for Canines

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

Great Dane

Female, 6 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Norbert's adoption status with email updates.
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Norbert

Beagle/Pug

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Hira's adoption status with email updates.
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Hira

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Female, 10 yrs 7 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pawlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Pawlie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Basil's adoption status with email updates.
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Basil

English Bulldog/Beagle

Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cassie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 8 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wolf's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolf

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Moxie's adoption status with email updates.
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Moxie

Boxer

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Columbus, OH

Rescue FAQs

Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our fees depend on age of pet but include all relevant shots, vetting, micro-chip and spay/neuter unless a vet recommends not doing.

We do require a contract, home and vet check. All animals currently in your home must also be spayed/neutered unless a vet recommends otherwise.

Adoption application

https://causeforcanines.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cause for Canines

Help Save Pets - Polaris

8928 S Old State Rd,
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Morrow County Dog Shelter

115 Young Ave.,
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338

Shepherd Haven

Grove City, OH 43123

We'll also keep you updated on Melanie - KBC's adoption status with email updates.
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Melanie - KBC

Domestic Longhair

Female, Senior
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Beyonce's adoption status with email updates.
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Beyonce

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Marion, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sprinkles's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprinkles

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Hilliard, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sriracha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sriracha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Logan, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Lancaster, OH

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