Shelter Info
Tues thru Sat 10:30am-4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Closed Mondays
Thank You!
For adopting more than 9,600
homeless dogs,puppies since our new
Valley View shelter opened in 2002!
Click here to purchase dog licenses.
KNOW A DOG WITHOUT A LICENSE? CALL OUR TIP-LINE 216-525-4828
Visiting the Shelter
The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is open to the public with restrictions. Please read below:
- Each visitor must have their temperature taken prior to entry.
- Masks are required at ALL times while in the building.
- Dogs are first come, first serve.
- Visitors may only view two (2) dogs per visit.
- Groups are limited to four (4) visitors at one time; no visitors under 18 without parental supervision.
- Wait times may be longer during peak times and weekends.
If you are purchasing a dog license or looking to reclaim a lost pet, you do not have to wait to come in.
If you are dropping off a donation, we thank you! Please place your donation by the front doors and we will come out and retrieve them after you leave, to allow safe social distancing.
Love Animals? Join our team!
Requirements:
-
100 hours of animal handling experience
- 21 years or older
- Valid driver's license
Posting closes January 31, 2022.
Cage Sponsorships
These make the perfect holiday gift for friends, loved ones and businesses. They remain on
the kennel for one year and at that time, they will be returned to you.
The money raised from these sponsorships directly benefits out Best Friend's Medical Fund.
https://cuyahogadogs.com/en-US/Adopt-A-Cage-Sponsor-Form.aspx
Interested in becoming a Volunteer: Click Here
