One of A Kind Pet Rescue
#25 in United States, #1 in Ohio, #1 in Akron
One of A Kind Pet Rescue is a non-profit organization founded in November 2005 and is funded by private donations. The organization is dedicated to saving animal lives, rescuing pets in imminent danger of euthanasia, spaying/neutering and adoption of homeless animals into appropriate, loving homes.
We are a no-time-limit shelter, and no adoptable animal is euthanized. Many of our animals come from Animal Control Facilities (the pound) just prior to their scheduled euthanasia. Sick or injured animals brought to us by Good Samaritans are often given priority. Owner surrenders and strays are accepted when space is available.
"After learning what exactly one of a kind does, my wife and I kne..." more
Cabin Critters Rescue
#30 in United States, #2 in Ohio, #1 in Columbus
Cabin Critters Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in Scioto County, Ohio, that is focused on animal rescue and education. Started in February of 2019, we have rescued over 1000 dogs and cats (plus many other types of animals). Our primary focus is to find loving homes for our animal friends where they will thrive and be loved for the rest of their lives. We also care much about the humans behind the animals, therefore we are also really big in educating and providing awareness, as well as help to those who seek it.
"I believe this is the best rescue. They really love their animals..." more
CHA Animal Shelter
#46 in United States, #3 in Ohio, #2 in Columbus
CHA Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter in northeast Columbus, Ohio. CHA is funded solely from adoption fees, donations from the public, and our own fundraising efforts.
"I have been a volunteer at CHA for over 25 years and have adopted..." more
Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue
#47 in United States, #4 in Ohio, #1 in Cleveland
NorthEast Ohio Collie Rescue was founded in 1995 by a group of individuals dedicated to the welfare and rescue of Collies in northeast Ohio. Many of our members also belong to local Collie clubs, obedience groups or are affiliated with other rescue organizations and local animal shelters.
"My wife and I were very fortunate to give two collies from Northe..." more
Rico Pet Recovery
#87 in United States, #5 in Ohio
Rico Pet Recovery is a nonprofit group dedicated to lost pet recovery in the Central Ohio area.
Through donations and our volunteer network, we have successfully trapped and returned hundreds of family pets to their homes, all at no cost to the pet owner. Some are lost from owners, but many are abandoned and scared, strayed, injured and forgotten.
"This rescue works day and night to help dogs and cats in need. Th..." more
Buckeye Basset Hound Rescue
#88 in United States, #6 in Ohio, #3 in Columbus
We are a 501(c)3 breed specific rescue that specializes in rehabilitating and rehoming basset hounds .
"Buckeye Bassett Hound Rescue operates with compassion, kindness, ..." more
Berea Animal Rescue Fund
#91 in United States, #7 in Ohio, #2 in Cleveland
Berea Animal Rescue Friends (ARF) is a no-time-limit animal shelter that rescues stray and homeless companion animals, provides medical care, spay/neuter, vaccinations and housing, and prepares animals for adoption into loving homes.
We began as a grassroots organization in a family's garage and through hard work and the dedication of volunteers answering a real need in the community; the operation grew when the city of Berea provided us with a small building and utility costs; in return the shelter agreed to always have an open cage for the city's strays. The shelter was incorporated in 1987, and has now become one of the largest shelters in the region.
In 2012 ARF purchased 16 acres of land in Columbia Township as the site to build a much-needed, larger shelter facility. We launched a Capital Campaign to raise funds for building, and in June of 2020 we moved into our beautiful new 5,300 square foot shelter . offering greater capacity to house animals and an enhanced environment for volunteers and adopters.
"Berea ARF takes a holistic approach for every animal they care fo..." more
Paws and Prayers Pet Rescue
#96 in United States, #8 in Ohio, #1 in Youngstown
At Paws and Prayers, a dedicated force of volunteers drive our goal of saving as many animal lives as we possibly can.
Founded in 2001, Paws and Prayers blossomed from the notion that all cast-off animals deserve only the best lives as loved, indoor pets. With a higher power's guiding hand and unending prayers, the rescuers that formed Paws and Prayers sought to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home forgotten, neglected, or otherwise left-behind pets. One of the first of its kind, Paws and Prayers rescuers formed a foster-based rescue system in which every saved pet was cared for in the loving homes of the organization's volunteers until the perfect adoptive home is found. In its inaugural year, Paws and Prayers saved the lives of 200 dogs and cats. Paws and Prayers ever-growing base of volunteers and foster homes proudly saves hundreds of pets each
"There was the dog that saved his family from a fire. There was th..." more
Sicsa Pet adoption and wellness center
#97 in United States, #9 in Ohio, #1 in Dayton
In 1974, a group of dedicated individuals committed to offering the Miami Valley an alternative to the traditional animal welfare system, came together and created the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA). For 50 years, people in the Miami Valley have supported the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center in a partnership of caring to build a strong humane community.
In 2020, SICSA built a new, state-of-the-art facility located at 8172 Washington Church Road, Dayton, OH 45458. This facility features a spacious Veterinary Clinic, a Temporary Care Wing, numerous Play Yards, and more!
"In July of 2023 I lost my 11 yrs old girl Swayze to liver failure..." more
Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue of Ohio
#98 in United States, #10 in Ohio, #4 in Columbus
STS (Stop the Suffering) is volunteer run animal rescue based in Columbus, Ohio. We rescue dogs from all over Ohio, northern Kentucky and West Virginia. We house dogs through foster homes and strive to connect each one with their perfect forever family. STS is a 501(c) 3.
"STS is such a wonderful organization. They help so many animals b..." more
Tri-State Collie Rescue
#98 in United States, #10 in Ohio, #4 in Columbus
We're Tri-State Collie Rescue (TSCR), a 100% volunteer- and foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been dedicated to Collies, Shelties, and mixes thereof for over 40 years now. Our mission is simple:
Rescue
Restore
Rehome
"Adopted a beautiful tri collie girl from them. When they got her..." more
RESCUEDohio
#98 in United States, #10 in Ohio
RESCUEDohio is a 501(c)3 organization that is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff
Founded in August of 2015 by animal rescuers who wanted to do dog rescue differently
Our volunteers & board of 7 are dog first focused & work tirelessly to place dogs into loving, compatible homes
As a foster-based rescue, all dogs are in foster homes prior to adoption
Because we are all volunteers with day-jobs, families & other responsibilities, we do not have a physical location, phone number, or hours of operation.
"100% volunteer, foster home based, all-breed rescue. Several hos..." more
Cincinnati Animal CARE
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #1 in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Animal CARE operates Hamilton County's one and only animal shelter and is responsible for the county's dog warden and animal control services. As the sole taxpayer-funded provider of these services, we are committed to ensuring that all animals in our community are valued, protected and have a safe place to call home.
We meet the immediate needs of animals that come to us through highly individualized care, life-saving solutions and temporary housing either in the shelter itself, or in foster homes throughout the community as we work to find safe and compatible homes for all.
Known also as Cincy CARE, we assumed responsibility for Hamilton County animal services in August 2020, becoming the state's first open-admission municipal shelter committed to the humane no-kill philosophy, which means only euthanizing an animal when there is no other option for a live outcome.
"I know volunteers personally (Mellissa Gonzalez) that helps there..." more
Golden Retrievers In Need Rescue Service, Inc.
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #2 in Akron
Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, Inc., also known as GRIN is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in 1992 by a group of Golden Retriever enthusiasts who recognized the need to find good homes for the countless Golden Retrievers euthanized each year for lack of a loving home. Thirty years later we are proud to continue the work they began.
"GRIN helps golden retrievers make it out of puppy mills alive!"
Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #2 in Akron
Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit network of individuals concerned with the welfare of Shelties. It is not a shelter. We are dedicated to providing an alternative to dogs in Northeast Ohio who have been abandoned, abused, or given up by their owners.
"I have adopted 2 dogs through Freedom Ride Rescue. Cam, who is ..." more
Gigi's
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #5 in Columbus
Welcome to Gigi's! We're a nonprofit regional care organization that provides homeless dogs with access to quality shelter, veterinary, behavior, and adoption services at our state-of-the-art campus in Columbus, Ohio.
We give homeless dogs in rural shelters the love and support they need to be ready for a home -- just like yours! Whether you're looking to adopt a pet, make a difference as a foster or volunteer, or give to save shelter dogs, we're excited you're here!
"I recently adopted my dog through Gigi's and was so pleased with ..." more
Columbus Humane
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #5 in Columbus
Our approach to advancing animal welfare is based on the belief that innovation should be constant. And that moving forward with thought-leading programs that enrich, fulfill and, yes, save lives is more than a goal. It's a given.
"CHA is the most caring animal shelter I have ever been to. Volunt..." more
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #5 in Columbus
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued hundreds of dogs since its inception in 2003. Donations and fees go directly to supporting the care and placement of our rescued dogs. AHDRO is a 100% volunteer organization.
AHDRO's mission is to provide homeless collies, shelties, and mixes of both breeds a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition, and love until their forever homes are found
"We are the most fortunate family who adopted the most wonderful c..." more
Pawsitive hope
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio, #2 in Youngstown
Pawsitive Hope Inc. is an animal rescue that has many parts; we take in animals with medical issues from shelters, take in owner surrendered medical animals, and provide medical / surgical care to animals that are part of other rescues.
Pawsitive Hope Inc. also assists in educating the public on the benefits of spaying / neutering, we financially assist low income families to have their pets altered and we have created a program called Fix A Family that is available to families with pregnant dogs/cats, or dog/cats with litters. We provide medical care for the moms and puppies until the puppies are weaned. We then vaccinate, deworm, apply flea prevention, microchip and spay/neuter puppies, subsequently placing the animals up for adoption. We will also spay/neuter the parent dogs free of charge and return them to their owners. In addition we alter cats that are part of Trap, Neuter, Release programs.
We volunteer our services as veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants to spay/ neuter clinics for low income families.
"The shelter had 21 puppies all at once and my dog and I wanted a ..." more
D.A.S.H Animal Rescue
#99 in United States, #11 in Ohio
Our Mission is to rescue and rehome companion animals. We spay and neuter to reduce overpopulation and to assist in reducing the euthanasia rate for companion animals. We do this by providing the best possible care and treatment while waiting to place them in safe and loving permanent homes.
"We adopted a sweet mixed breed dog from a rescue organization in ..." more
Purebred Rescue Of Ohio
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #6 in Columbus
Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming companion animals for over twenty years. What started as a small foster-based rescue in Dayton, focused on purebred puppy mill releases and owner surrenders, has grown into a multi-city effort, and now includes the PUPP Prison Dog Training Program and partnerships with shelters across the State of Ohio to help save hundreds of dogs each year. Contrary to our name, we rescue dogs of all breeds, mixes, shapes, and sizes! We provide standard vetting for them while they are in our care - all of our dogs are fixed, heartworm tested, vaccinated, and microchipped before they are placed in adoptive homes.
Humane Society of Delaware County (Delaware, OH)
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #6 in Columbus
We are excited to share the future vision of animal welfare in Delaware County. The vision includes a public-priviate partnership to develop an animal-centric complex, appropriately named ARF (Animal Resource Facility), From adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, or grooming, ARF represents a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the animal and its human family.
The building complex will be anchored by the 22,000 sq. ft. facility housing the Humane Society of Delaware County. Several private businesses will also be incorporated to provide a variety of services related to animal care, needs, and wellness. An ARF committee is being formed to help address a variety of activities that will need to be completed to bring this vision to reality.
If you would like to sign-up to help us build the future of animal welfare in Delaware County, please sign up here. We'd love to have you participate!
Colony Cats & dogs
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #6 in Columbus
Colony Cats is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is to address cat overpopulation in central Ohio through public awareness and spay/neuter efforts. Since 2002, our organization has facilitated spay/neuter of nearly 26,000 cats and dogs, and placed more than 21,000 pets in homes.
We have a cage-free cat adoption center and a network of foster homes for friendly, adoptable cats and kittens (as well as dogs/puppies we encounter while assisting cats) that have been rescued. We are also in partnership with area pet supply stores that help us by showcasing our adoptable cats at offsite locations throughout central Ohio (click here to see a list of offsite locations).
Specialized help for feral, stray and abandoned cats is a core element of our programs. We assist compassionate caregivers who are feeding and watching over homeless cats by providing TNR (trap-neuter-return) and other support services including food, shelter, vaccines and additional vet care for injuries/illness, as well as educational resources.
Experts estimate that there are more than one million feral and stray cats in this area; animal shelters can't accommodate such a vast number due to lack of space. Sadly, thousands of cats in the region are being euthanized each year. Through Colony Cats' humane, non-lethal programs, homeless cats can have the decent, healthy quality of life they deserve and better co-exist with their feline and human neighbors.
Help Save Pets
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #6 in Columbus
Help Save Pets was originally founded as the Humane Society of Plainfield in 2000. Since then we have placed over 16,000 animals into loving homes. Each one of these animals was given shelter, food, medical aid and vaccinations and time to find the right home. Our doctors mended mutilated limbs and cured many illnesses so that these animals could get a second chance at good lives. We have grown and now operate out of 10 locations, 8 in Illinois and 2 in Ohio. In 2008, we changed our name from the Humane Society of Plainfield to Help Save Pets, still HSP.
City Dogs Cleveland
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #3 in Cleveland
The mission of the Cleveland Division of Animal Care and Control is to reduce the number of stray and unwanted animals by enforcing City animal ordinances and connecting residents to low-cost spay & neuter services.
In addition to helping animals in need, the Cleveland Division of Animal Care & Control (CACC) responds to complaints, enforces ordinances, picks up stray animals, and reunites lost pets with their owners.
The Division also provides resources and assistance to animal owners while making every effort to facilitate positive outcomes for animals in their care.
Brave Breed Rescue
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #2 in Dayton
Established in June of 2018, Brave Breed Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation dedicated to rescuing and re-homing all dog breeds that enter our care. Brave Breed Rescue, Inc. is located in West Milton, Ohio. From that location, we have great devotion towards rescuing dogs and finding them loving homes where they receive the care and respect that they so greatly deserve.
Champaign County Animal Welfare League, Inc.
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #2 in Dayton
The Champaign County Animal Welfare League (CCAWL) is a unique organization created to provide a safe haven for the unwanted, abandoned, neglected and abused animals of champaign and surrounding counties. Our unique facility is home to not only domestic animals but wildlife as well that are in need of rehabilitation. The CCAWL is also a sanctuary and provides a safe haven for the life of an animal until adoption. We pride ourselves on giving the utmost care to anything and everything that comes our way.
Island safe harbor
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #1 in Toledo
Island Safe Harbor is a 501(c) 3 non- profit organization which was founded June 3rd, 2011 by Nancy R. Benevento-Brown.
We rescue the dogs that have been forgotten by everyone else. The sick, the disabled, the elderly, the misunderstood.
Lucas County Pit Crew
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #1 in Toledo
The Lucas County Pit Crew supports responsible guardians of companion animals in our community, with an emphasis on Pit Bull Terrier type dogs and community cats, through education, advocacy, training assistance, spay/neuter promotion, foster care, and adoption.We are defined by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We define ourselves as a FOR PURPOSE organization because we are making a positive difference in our community each and every day!
Heaven to Earth Rescue
#100 in United States, #12 in Ohio, #1 in Canton
From Heaven to Earth is a 501c3 rescue that wants to save as many adoptable puppies as possible, proactively. Most of our puppies come from Amish, Farmers, and other families that have not gotten their pets spay/neutered. Many people still hold to the idea that spay/neuter takes the work out of the dog, others avoid it for religious reasons. This will sometimes attract people that use the puppies for negative things such as dog fights, etc.