Friends of the Pound - Stark County Ohio

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www.starkdogs.org

Will you be my forever friend? So how am I suppose to play fetch and shake your hand when I'm in here and you're out there. Will you spring me?

"Acquiring a dog may be the only opportunity a human ever has
to choose a relative." — Mordecai Siegal

During our long days at the Pound, we dream of our forever home and those who would love us. Thank you Friends of the Pound

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What I learned
from my dog:

When loved ones come home,
always run to greet them.

Adoption Saves

These dogs are behind bars, but they've committed no crime. They simply could not depend on their former two legged guardians to provide them with the safety and care they deserve.

Friends of the Pound encourages the public to visit the pound to view the dogs that are currently available for adoption. For your convenience Friends of the Pound posts photos and limited information about the dogs on the petfinder.com website.

View Our Pet List: PETFINDER.com

NEW - Fall 2009

We are showing adoptable dogs at
PBS Animal Health
2780 Richville Dr. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
On the 2nd - Saturday of each month
From 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friends of the Pound is here to help Because of the abundance of irresponsible pet ownership within Stark County, most of the adoptable dogs at the Stark County Dog Pound are strays without individual histories of health, lifestyle or behavior. Before visiting the Pound to adopt a pet, please read the Dog Warden's Rules of the Pound, which are located to the right.

The homeless dogs may be adopted 72–hours after their arrival at the Pound. By choosing to adopt a dog from the Stark County Pound you are saving a life and gaining a grateful companion.

NOTE: If you are viewing the dogs online, it is best to note the cage number of the dog you're interested in, call the Stark County Dog Warden's Office, and ask if the dog is still available before you make a trip to the Pound.

HOLD POLICY

• Dogs may be placed on HOLD by emailing the Dog Warden's Office:
karussel@co.stark.oh.us

• Multiple individuals may put a HOLD on the same dog

• Each individual may only put a HOLD on one dog at a time (exceptions made for rescues)

• No HOLDS taken on owner surrendered dogs

• NOON DEADLINE on HOLDS. Adopt the dog or call to verify the time you're coming in by 12:00 p.m. or your HOLD will be void and the next HOLD will be called.

NOTICE

For the most part, dogs at the Pound are strays, so we cannot make any health claims or behavior assurances concerning our dogs.

POUND RULES

Dog Warden's Rules of the Pound, please read.

General Adoption Fee: $84.00
Approved 501(c)(3) Rescue Fee: $79.00

Adoption fees are cash only, no checks or credit cards. Fees include spay or neutering, rabies, 5 way shot, bordetella, license and adoption. After you have adopted and paid for your new best friend, we will take your dog to the vet for surgery, pick-up and hold until the next day. No dog will leave the Pound without being sterilized.

Rescue groups with 501(c)(3) status must show documentation.

Saved in 2008: 1266 Dogs!

Please help this number grow in 2009!

Friends of the Pound Agree, Have Your Dog Spayed or Neutered

Stark County Dog Warden's Department

Kevin Fox, Dog Warden
1801 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, Ohio 44705
Phone: 330.451.2343

Office Staffed: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Monday – Friday
No Phone Service: Wednesdays after 4:30 p.m. or Saturdays

visit the dog warden's website

POUND'S HOURS
of OPERATION

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. & Sat.

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday

CLOSED: Sundays & Holidays