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

Adoptable pets at Wayne County Humane Society

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

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Chicken Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Chicken Nugget

Guinea Pig

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mistletoe's adoption status with email updates.
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Mistletoe

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
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

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Rowdy to the Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Pound Dog-Ranger 178271's adoption status with email updates.
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Pound Dog-Ranger 178271

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Louisville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dylan's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Dylan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos
Medina, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Edam's adoption status with email updates.
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Edam

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Achilles's adoption status with email updates.
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Achilles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Lorain, OH

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