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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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1430 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
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1430 Newark Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

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Adoptable pets at Animal Shelter Society, Inc

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Zanesville, OH
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Dobby

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cassidy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassidy

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, 3 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, 3 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Stanley's adoption status with email updates.
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Stanley

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, 3 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson

American Staffordshire Terrier/Basset Hound

Male, 3 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 FIONA's adoption status with email updates.
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FIONA

Flat-Coated Retriever/Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Lancaster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Linus's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Linus

Goldendoodle

Male, 8 mos
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Salt's adoption status with email updates.
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Salt

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Lancaster, OH

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