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Ross County Humane Society 501(c)3 Animal Shelter

Open by appointment only Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm
Also closed on the following holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

ONE MORE DAY until Walkin' the Dog at Columbus Commons!Columbus, we're coming your way tomorrow, and we're bringing THRE...
10/23/2026

ONE MORE DAY until Walkin' the Dog at Columbus Commons!

Columbus, we're coming your way tomorrow, and we're bringing THREE of our adoptable shelter dogs along for the fun! We'll be joining our friends at Gigi's and several other rescues and shelters for a day full of dogs, adoptions and hopefully some happy endings!

One of the dogs making the trip with us is ASTRO! This little guy is around 10 weeks old and is a very active, very playful mixed breed puppy who is ready to find a family of his own. If you've been looking for a puppy with plenty of energy and personality, Astro might be right up your alley! Just remember, all that puppy energy comes with puppy responsibilities!

There will be multiple rescues and shelters attending with some pretty amazing adoptable dogs, so if you've been thinking about adding a new family member, this is a great opportunity to meet lots of wonderful dogs in one place!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH
Festival Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM
Group Walk: 1 PM

Come out, enjoy the festivities, meet some adoptable dogs and stop by to say hello! We'd love to see some familiar faces and hopefully send a few dogs home with their new families!

Tomathy is a pretty special, and we would love nothing more than to see him find a family who appreciates him for the wo...
10/23/2026

Tomathy is a pretty special, and we would love nothing more than to see him find a family who appreciates him for the wonderful dog he is. Tomathy came to us from a pretty chaotic home with a lot of other dogs, and we think he's more than ready for a fresh start with a family who can give him the love, attention and stability he deserves.

Tomathy is around 8 months old and weighs approximately 35 pounds. He's previously lived with other dogs and is becoming more social and confident with each passing day at the shelter. We think he would likely do well in a home with another friendly dog, and we don't see any reason he couldn't live with children as well.

What we're really hoping to find for Tomathy is a home with some structure and consistency. He's had enough chaos in his short life, and we would love to see him settle into a home where he knows what to expect, has people who are willing to spend time with him and can continue helping him build his confidence. He doesn't need a perfect family, just one willing to give him the patience, guidance and attention that every young dog deserves.

Tomathy has already experienced more uncertainty than we'd like for a dog who isn't even a year old. Now we'd love to see him experience all the good things that come with being someone's beloved family pet. This sweet boy deserves the very best chance at a new life, and we're hoping someone out there is ready to give him exactly that.

Meet Cloud, Cotton Swab, Q-Tip, Yogurt and Marshmallow!These five adorable little ladies came to us through our Fresh St...
10/23/2026

Meet Cloud, Cotton Swab, Q-Tip, Yogurt and Marshmallow!

These five adorable little ladies came to us through our Fresh Start Program, and they are 8 week old suspected pit bull mix puppies looking for their forever homes.

What are they mixed with? We already know that's going to be the next question. We were told they were "full pit bull," which, in over a decade of doing this, we've found to actually be the case maybe once. So the answer is, we have absolutely no idea. What we DO know is that they're cute as heck! We anticipate these girls being 50+ pounds when fully grown, but that's just our best guess. And because they're mostly white, we know we'll get questions about their hearing and vision. All five appear to be able to hear and see appropriately.

All five girls are being spayed this morning, and we anticipate having them back at the shelter around noon today, ready for adoption! They've received their first round of vaccinations and have been dewormed. We do want to mention that they came to us absolutely infested with fleas. They've all been treated, but some still have scabs and irritated skin from the infestation, so we wanted potential adopters to be aware.

Now, let's talk about puppies. They're adorable, but they're also going to p*e on your things, p**p in your house, chew on something they shouldn't and probably make you question a few of your life choices. Puppies are WORK! They'll need housetraining, basic manners, patience and continued socialization with the goal of helping them become comfortable and neutral around new people, animals and experiences.

We have no idea what their adult personalities will be like, but we're hoping to find five families ready to put in the work to raise them into wonderful adult dogs.

If you're ready for puppy kisses, puppy breath and a temporary loss of your sanity, one of these girls might be just what you're looking for.

ADOPTED Starbucks is around 5 months old, and while we can't tell you exactly what kind of dog she is, we're pretty conf...
10/22/2026

ADOPTED

Starbucks is around 5 months old, and while we can't tell you exactly what kind of dog she is, we're pretty confident there's some Poodle in there somewhere!

She's a friendly, energetic puppy who has done well with other dogs and hasn't met a person she doesn't like. She's at that fun age where everything is exciting, everyone is a potential new best friend, and sitting still is probably pretty low on her list of priorities.
Starbucks will likely shed and will need regular grooming, so please keep that in mind if you're considering adopting her.

She's a sweet, happy girl with a whole lot of growing and learning ahead of her. If you're ready for puppy antics, grooming appointments, and a new best friend who will keep you on your toes, Starbucks would love to meet you!

Columbus, we're getting ready to see you this Saturday!We'll be joining our friends at Gigi's and several other rescues ...
10/22/2026

Columbus, we're getting ready to see you this Saturday!

We'll be joining our friends at Gigi's and several other rescues and shelters at Columbus Commons for a day of adoptions, and we're bringing some pretty great dogs along with us!

One of those dogs is COCOA!

Cocoa is a 4 year old Pekingese mix weighing around 30 pounds. He gets along well with other dogs and has previously been housebroken in a home. He's a handsome little guy who is ready to find a family of his own!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH
Festival Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM
Group Walk: 1 PM

If you're in the Columbus area, stop by and see us! With so many wonderful dogs from different shelters and rescues, your new best friend might just be waiting for you!

ADOPTEDWanda (LEFT IN THE PHOTO) is a 12 week old Boston Terrier puppy who came to us through our Fresh Start Program a...
10/22/2026

ADOPTED

Wanda (LEFT IN THE PHOTO) is a 12 week old Boston Terrier puppy who came to us through our Fresh Start Program along with her buddy Cosmo. Cosmo has already found his forever home, which means Wanda is officially the last man... errr, woman standing!

Now, if you've ever considered getting a Boston Terrier puppy, we'd like to offer a small word of caution. Boston Terriers typically reach maturity somewhere around their 12th birthday. Okay, maybe not technically, but if you've ever owned one, you know exactly what we're talking about. This adorable little bundle of joy is also very likely to be a hilarious bundle of chaos for the foreseeable future!

Wanda and Cosmo both seemed to be well socialized and friendly little puppies. Wanda is a bit on the shy side when she first meets someone, but she's a sweet little girl who just needs a minute to warm up.

Wanda was spayed yesterday, and she's officially ready to head home, finish healing, and start her new life as someone's best friend!

If you're looking for a puppy who will keep you laughing, keep you on your toes, and probably keep you questioning your life choices from time to time, Wanda might just be your girl!

Drive Home Happy. Help a Dog Do the Same.Thinking about buying a new vehicle? Here's a chance to make your purchase go e...
10/21/2026

Drive Home Happy. Help a Dog Do the Same.

Thinking about buying a new vehicle? Here's a chance to make your purchase go even further. Gavin Roberts at Nourse has reached out to us and wants to sponsor adoptions through his vehicle sales.

For every vehicle Gavin sells, he will donate $250 to sponsor an adoption right here at the shelter.

Here's how it works:
• Visit Nourse on Bridge Street in Chillicothe and ask for Gavin Roberts.
• Purchase your vehicle from Gavin.
• If you're planning to adopt a dog, Gavin's donation can sponsor your adoption fee.
• Not ready to adopt? No problem! Your sponsored adoption won't go to waste.
We'll use it to cover the adoption fee for another family, helping one more shelter dog find a home.

Please note: This promotion applies only to vehicles sold by Gavin Roberts. Be sure to ask for Gavin when you visit Nourse so your purchase qualifies.
Whether you're shopping for your next vehicle or know someone who is, we'd appreciate you keeping Gavin in mind. By purchasing through Gavin, you're supporting a local business while helping shelter dogs in our community find loving homes.

Thank you, Gavin, for making a difference one vehicle at a time. Because every dog deserves a ride home

Columbus, we're coming your way!We'll be heading to Columbus Commons this Saturday for a fun day filled with dogs, adopt...
10/21/2026

Columbus, we're coming your way!

We'll be heading to Columbus Commons this Saturday for a fun day filled with dogs, adoptions, and hopefully a whole lot of happy endings with our friends from Gigi's

We'll be bringing a few of our adoptable dogs, including TIGER!

Tiger is a 7 year old, 13 pound suspected Chihuahua mix who is ready to find his forever home! This little guy came to us as a stray and is hoping to find a family to call his own. He has previously done well with small and medium dogs and would love to meet you this Saturday!

There will be multiple rescues and shelters attending, all with some pretty amazing dogs hoping to find their next best friend. So if you've been thinking about adding a new four legged family member, this is a great opportunity to meet some wonderful dogs all in one place!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus, OH\
Festival Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM\
Group Walk: 1 PM

Come out, say hello, meet some dogs, and maybe even head home with your new best friend! We would love to see you there.

Mr. Krabs is going to be another one of our special cases, and we're hoping there's a family out there willing to give t...
10/19/2026

Mr. Krabs is going to be another one of our special cases, and we're hoping there's a family out there willing to give this little guy the chance he deserves.

Mr. Krabs came to us from a property where we've been working with a family to help reduce the number of dogs in their care. We noticed right away that something wasn't quite right with his facial structure, and X-rays confirmed that at some point in his short life, both of his eye sockets had been fractured. We suspect this happened when he was a younger puppy, likely from an encounter with another dog .

His injuries are healing, but he does have some damage to his eyes and a little facial deformity. The good news is that Mr. Krabs currently has vision in both eyes and gets around just fine! The unknown is what the future may hold for his eyesight as he gets older, and we want his future family to understand that.

Beyond his medical concerns, Mr. Krabs hasn't had much socialization. He's a friendly little guy, but he's also very shy and unsure of the world around him. He's going to need someone patient who understands that he won't walk into their home and immediately know how to be a pet. He needs time, space, and a family willing to show him that life can be pretty wonderful when you're someone's dog.

Based on his teeth, we estimate Mr. Krabs to be around 6 to 7 months old. He currently weighs about 20 pounds, and we're guessing he'll finish growing somewhere around 35 to 40 pounds.

Mr. Krabs doesn't need anyone to feel sorry for him. He just needs someone willing to love him exactly as he is, crooked little face and all.

We know he's not going to be the right fit for every family, but we're hoping he's exactly what someone out there has been looking for.

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2308 Lick Run Road
Chillicothe, OH
45601

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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