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Erie County Dog Pound Dog shelter in Sandusky, OH

We are the county dog warden's office, serving 145, 000 citizens and their canine counterparts. We do it because we love animals and want to make sure they are safe.

Contact Barb Knapp
Address
2900 Columbus Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Meet their adoptable pets

2900 Columbus Avenue

Sandusky, OH 44870

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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Adoptable pets at Erie County Dog Pound

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

Husky

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 mos
Sandusky, OH

Shelter FAQs

Erie County

  • 1. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process consists of filling out an application, background checks, vet reference, must meet all home requirements. Once you are approved you must schedule an appointment with your vet or allow us to schedule an appointment to have dog spayed or neutered if it has not already been done.
Our adoption fees are as follows (if given):
1. Adoption $12.00/$2.00 (for rescues)
2. Dog License $22.00
3. Spay/Neuter $80.00 and Up
4. Vet Check and any Medications: $20.00 and up

Adoption application

https://www.eriecounty.oh.gov/downloads/Dog_Adoption_Application.pdf

Pets at shelters & rescues near Erie County Dog Pound

North Coast Boxer Rescue

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Least of These Dog Rescue

Wellington, OH 44090

Whisker Lickers

Avon Lake, OH 44012

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Fremont, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kato's adoption status with email updates.
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Kato

Pit Bull Terrier/Shar Pei

Female, Young
North Ridgeville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Beagle/Rat Terrier

Female, 16 yrs
Wellington, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Damian's adoption status with email updates.
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Damian

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Sandusky, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Regan's adoption status with email updates.
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Regan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Port Clinton, OH

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