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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 Peanut Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut Pete

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Legacy's adoption status with email updates.
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Legacy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 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, 4 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ronald's adoption status with email updates.
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Ronald

Miniature Schnauzer/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs 4 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, 11 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 5 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, 6 yrs
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 6 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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Canal Winchester, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Milan's adoption status with email updates.
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Milan

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Granville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tally's adoption status with email updates.
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Tally

Mixed Breed (Small)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Washington Court House, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Samantha's adoption status with email updates.
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Samantha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Plain City, OH

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