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Athens County Humane Society Animal rescue in Athens, OH

The Athens County Humane Society's primary focus is to provide low-cost spay and neuter options for the public. We host monthly low cost mobile spay and neuter clinics. If you live in the area and need your dog or cat spayed or neutered, let us know so that you can be scheduled for one. All details about the process are on our website.



Learn more about us, how to meet our animals, and our adoption process at www.athenshumane.petfinder.org! See a complete listing of our adoptable animals at www.petfinder.org

Contact
Address
PO Box 765
Athens, OH 45701
Donation Checks can be mailed or stop by one of our events!
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Adoptable pets at Athens County Humane Society

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Athens, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Russian Blue

Female, Kitten
Athens, OH
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Bliss

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Athens, OH

Rescue FAQs

We are located in Athens County, Ohio. We adopt primarily to surrounding areas and occasionally neighboring states.

Additional adoption info

To adopt one of our animals:

1) Find the adoption questionnaire on our website: www.athenshumane.petfinder.com

2)Fill out the questionnaire and return it. This lets us get to know you and what you're looking for in a companion.

3) After we receive your questionnaire we will review it and contact you (this may take a couple of days).

4) Meet your next best friend.

5) If your family and the dog or cat are a good match in personality and lifestyle, then proceed with the adoption process which involves a contract and an adoption fee.


*A home visit may be a part of the adoption process.



The adoption process typically takes a couple days, and can be affected by the schedule of the adopter and the foster caregiver.

The adoption fee for all dogs are $100 and spay or neuter and vaccinations

The adoption fee for adult cats (6 mos. or older) are $50. Adult cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for fleas and parasites. Kitten adoption fees are $70 for a female and $60 for a male. Kittens are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and treated for fleas and parasites.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Athens County Humane Society

Jackson County Humane Society

PO Box 44,
Cottageville, WV 25239

Animal Rescue of Parkersburg

2410 Plum St,
Parkersburg, WV 26101

TRIPLE-B-RANCH HORSE RESCUE & REHABILITATION

312 E. HYDELL RD,
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601

We'll also keep you updated on Cheese Curds (Neutered)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cheese Curds (Neutered)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Marietta, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Buttons's adoption status with email updates.
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Buttons

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Point Pleasant, WV
We'll also keep you updated on cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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cleo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Debo's adoption status with email updates.
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Debo

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Parkersburg, WV

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