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Animal Shelter Society, Inc Animal shelter in Zanesville, OH

As a private, non-profit organization, the Animal Shelter Society exists to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of homeless animals in Muskingum County through the dedicated efforts of employees and volunteers and the generous support of our caring community.

We will strive to accomplish our Mission by focusing our efforts on:
•The efficient and effective adoption of homeless animals to responsible owners;
•The diligent promotion of spay and neuter to curb the population of unwanted animals;
•The recruitment and training of knowledgeable staff, dedicated volunteers and
community supporters;
•The continuous public education programs on the prevention of cruelty to animals;
•The prudent stewardship of the Shelter’s tangible and intangible assets.

Contact Rebecca Hunt
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Address
1430 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
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Meet their adoptable pets

1430 Newark Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

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Adoptable pets at Animal Shelter Society, Inc

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

Chihuahua

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Bella Ann's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella Ann

Old English Sheepdog/Schnoodle

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Old English Sheepdog/Schnoodle

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Clarice's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Michial's adoption status with email updates.
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Michial

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Zanesville, OH
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 Stormy's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Zanesville, OH

Shelter FAQs

Muskingum County, Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is simple! Please come to the shelter and meet all of our adoptable animals and pick out which one would be the best fit for you and your family. Then you have to fill out our adoption application. After the adoption application is approved, we will finish the adoption and allow you take your new family member home.

If you are a renter, please bring proof from your landlord stating that you have their permission to have pets and bring a phone number where we can reach them.

Adoption application

https://www.animalsheltersociety.org/adopt

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Granville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on JEBB's adoption status with email updates.
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JEBB

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Foxhound/Beagle

Male, Young
Sunbury, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cher's adoption status with email updates.
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Cher

Bluetick Coonhound

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

Labrador Retriever/Beagle

Female, Adult
Woodsfield, OH

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