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Cause for Canines Dog rescue in Columbus, OH

Cause for Canines is a 501(c)(3)volunteer based all-breed dog rescue founded in Central Ohio.

We are committed to the rescue of homeless dogs, dogs given up by their owners due to difficult circumstances or those in danger of abuse or neglect, and dogs in shelters that are at risk of euthanasia.

Our mission is to find safe, loving, committed and permanent homes for the dogs we take into rescue.

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Columbus, OH 43215
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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 Cause for Canines

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

Labrador Retriever/Beagle

Male, 11 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Meeny's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeny

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wolf's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolf

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Eeny's adoption status with email updates.
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Eeny

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 mos
Columbus, OH

Rescue FAQs

Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our fees depend on age of pet but include all relevant shots, vetting, micro-chip and spay/neuter unless a vet recommends not doing.

We do require a contract, home and vet check. All animals currently in your home must also be spayed/neutered unless a vet recommends otherwise.

Adoption application

https://causeforcanines.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cause for Canines

PuRRS, Inc.

PO Box 534,
Johnstown, OH 43031

Columbus Humane - Animal Support Center

3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct.,
Columbus, OH 43026

Second Chance Humane Society

P.O. Box 286,
Johnstown, OH 43031

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Canal Winchester, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dani's adoption status with email updates.
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Dani

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
New Albany, OH
We'll also keep you updated on 7UP's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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7UP

Domestic Shorthair

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

Australian Shepherd/Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Female, Young
New Albany, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ben's adoption status with email updates.
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Ben

Australian Cattle Dog/Foxhound

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Washington Court House, OH

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