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Summit County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Akron, OH

MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the County of Summit Division of Animal Control to provide humane animal control by protecting the health, safety and well-being of citizens and animals of the County of Summit through law enforcement, compassion towards animals and promotion of responsible pet ownership.

Contact Christine Fatheree
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250 Opportunity Parkway
Akron, OH 44307
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Meet their adoptable pets

250 Opportunity Parkway

Akron, OH 44307

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Summit County Animal Control

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

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on HERSHEY's adoption status with email updates.
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HERSHEY

Husky

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Dalmatian

Male, 1 yr
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on FRANKEN WEENIE's adoption status with email updates.
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FRANKEN WEENIE

Beagle

Male, 5 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on MYRA's adoption status with email updates.
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MYRA

Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on DORIS's adoption status with email updates.
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DORIS

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Akron, OH

Shelter FAQs

Summit County in Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend~
Dogs (and puppies) are $28: $10.00 for the adoption / $18.00 for the licenses
Cats (and Kittens) are $5.00

All age appropriate animals are receiving a one year Rabies Vaccination. All adoptable animals are being treated with Fenbendazole for most common intestinal parasites. All adoptable animals are given Nitenpyram for fleas.

All adoptable dogs are being vaccinated for the following:
●Distemper
●Adeno Virus
●Leptospirosis
●Parvo
● Parainfluenza

All adoptable cats are being vaccinated for the following:
●Feline Rhinotracheitis
●Calici
●Panleukopenia
●Chlamydia Viruses

All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered before leaving the facility. This is included in the adoption fee.

All dogs over 6 months of age will be tested for heartworm before they are adopted.

All cats will be tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia before they are adopted.

Our Hours:
Office staffed from 7:30AM to 4:00PM / Monday through Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
The Animal Control Facility is staffed from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday, 12:00PM to 3:00PM Saturday and 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday. Closed on holidays.

If you have any questions regarding this animal or any other animal at our facility please call us @ (330)643-2845.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/SummitAnimalControl

Pets at shelters & rescues near Summit County Animal Control

North Coast Boxer Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Ohio Pound Pals

P.O. Box 462,
Carrollton, OH 44615

Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue Inc

7028 Newton Falls Rd,
Ravenna, OH 44266

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

Labrador Retriever/Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
North Jackson, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jean-Luc's adoption status with email updates.
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Jean-Luc

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Novelty, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Obsidian aka Obie's adoption status with email updates.
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Obsidian aka Obie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Grand Teton 11's adoption status with email updates.
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Grand Teton 11

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo and Tootsie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo and Tootsie

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
E. Claridon, OH

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