Government

Clark County Dog Shelter

Springfield, OH
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www.clarkcountyohio.gov

  • Mission

    As the Dog Warden for Clark County (Ohio state law requires every county to have one), it is our job is to enforce state dog laws and ensure the safety of our counties public. We do this by patrolling the county for stray and vicious dogs. We take pride in our ability to keep the public safe while still ensure the dogs are taken care of humanely. In 2018 so far: We've handled 866 dogs total We currently have 52 We sent 126 to the SPCA We have 6 puppies in foster We did 233 adoptions We did 258 redemptions (they went home!) We sent 102 to rescues Sadly, 10 died or were DOA And, we only euthanized 79 dogs out of 866!!!!! Our function as the Dog Warden of Clark County include: Abandonment, cruelty / neglect, and bite quarantines Enforcing of dog laws Licensing of dogs Public health and safety

    About Us

    The Clark County Dog Shelter is run by the Clark County Dog Wardens. We are a municipal shelter that strives for excellence and provides exceptional service and care for our community while enforcing the ORC.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Animals
    • Community Development
    • Crime & Safety

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