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Wayne County Humane Society Animal shelter in Wooster, OH

The mission of the Wayne County Humane Society is to provide compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, to measurably reduce companion animal overpopulation and to take a leadership role in educating and promoting humane values.

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Address
1161 Mechanicsburg Rd.
Wooster, OH 44691
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Meet their adoptable pets

1161 Mechanicsburg Rd.

Wooster, OH 44691

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Adoptable pets at Wayne County Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kenai's adoption status with email updates.
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Kenai

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Bug's adoption status with email updates.
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Bug

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Friend's adoption status with email updates.
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Friend

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Longhair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Arizona's adoption status with email updates.
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Arizona

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Wooster, OH

Shelter FAQs

Wayne County and beyond!

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

Additional adoption info

If you're interested in adopting from our shelter, please read our adoption guidelines page and submit an application at http://www.wchs.org/adopt. To submit an application you may fill out our online adoption application or print out and mail, fax, or walk-in with our printable adoption application.

Adoption application

http://www.wchs.org/adoption-application

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

North Coast Greyhound Connection - Milan

2402 State Rt. 113 East,
Milan, OH 44846

Portage County Dog Warden Office and Shelter

8120 Infirmary Rd,
Ravenna, OH 44266

Operation Warm & Cozy Inc

437 Ester Court NW (office), Available Upon Request,
New Philadelphia, OH 44663

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Lorain, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tiger King's adoption status with email updates.
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Tiger King

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Lolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lolly

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Columbia Station, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Octavia's adoption status with email updates.
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Octavia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Mount Vernon, OH

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