A List of Animal Shelters in Ohio

Animal shelters are a place where people can take homeless or unwanted animals to be cared for and eventually placed in a caring home. Animal shelters are usually non-profit organizations, and the employees are usually trained professionals who love animals. Lost pets are often taken to shelters, which have been responsible for reuniting many owners with their precious animal. Ohio is home to many great animals shelters.

  1. Bird Nerds Rescue and Sanctuary

    • The Bird Nerds Rescue and Sanctuary, located in Akron, Ohio, specializes in rescuing and rehabilitating parrots and other birds. Ohio law prevents the Bird Nerds sanctuary from taking in birds that are wild. They look to take in unwanted or neglected parrots in order to give them a chance at survival. The Bird Nerds Rescue and Sanctuary also looks to educate potential and current parrot owners about parrot diets, needs, and care requirements. They also help to find and place parrots in caring homes.

      Bird Nerds Rescue/Sanctuary
      Akron, OH 44312
      (330) 703-0767
      thebirdnerdsrescue.com

    Second Chance Animal Rescue

    • The Second Chance Animal Rescue Hospital is located in Austintown, Ohio. They take in all kinds of animals and are a non-profit organization run by volunteers. They provide care for animals that have been abandoned and abused. They also help to rehabilitate animals and provide spaying and neutering services. The Second Chance Animal Rescue Hospital also treats injured animals and is actively involved in the adoption process. They also sponsor various events that are aimed to raise money and awareness about the organization and their mission.

      Second Chance Animal Rescue Hospital
      P.O. Box 4867
      Austintown, OH 44515
      (330) 505-3575
      secondchanceanimalrescue.org

    The League for Animal Welfare

    • The League for Animal Welfare is an animal shelter located in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are non-profit organization that is run by volunteers and small paid full time employees. They have space for eighty cats and forty dogs. They have been operating for nearly fifty years, and are actively involved in the adoption process. The League for Animal Welfare of Cincinnati provides an education program that enlightens people as to the needs and care that is involved with owning a car or dog. They provide spay and neutering services, and have a no-kill policy.

      The League for Animal Welfare
      4193 Taylor Road
      Batavia, OH 45103
      (513) 735-2299
      lfaw.org