Shelby County Animal Shelter
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Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; Saturday 9 am-noon; Sunday closed; no adoptions in the last 30 minutes before closing
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Serves Shelby County residents.
- Where
- Shelby County, Ohio
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 4, 2026
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Shelter operated and staffed by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. Answers calls for stray dogs and dogs running at large, picks up strays, investigates humane complaints and enforces Ohio dog laws. Offers dogs, puppies, cats and kittens for adoption, helps owners claim lost dogs, and runs spay/neuter and shot clinics. Does not handle stray cat complaints.
How to reach them
Where: 610 Gearhart Road, Sidney, OH 45365
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; Saturday 9 am-noon; Sunday closed; no adoptions in the last 30 minutes before closing
Good to know
- Who can use it: Serves Shelby County residents. Dogs and cats from owners are accepted when space allows.
- How to get started: Call the shelter before bringing in any cats or owned dogs. Adoption applications are on the county website. Spay/neuter and shot clinics are paid by cash or check.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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