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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cause for Canines

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

King Charles Spaniel

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
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Hero

Labrador Retriever/Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Remembrance's adoption status with email updates.
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Remembrance

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dobbie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dobbie

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rosa's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosa

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Clovey's adoption status with email updates.
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Clovey

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Halle's adoption status with email updates.
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Halle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 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

Powell Animal Welfare Society

PO Box 211,
Powell, OH 43065

BFW Rescue-Johnstown, Ohio

Johnstown, OH 43031

Columbus Humane

3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court,
Hilliard, OH 43026

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

Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Collie

Female, Young
Dublin, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Georgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgie

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Dane/Collie

Female, 5 mos
New Albany, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Thelma Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Thelma Lou

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Delaware, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Claus's adoption status with email updates.
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Claus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Marion, OH

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