Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Cuyahoga County's home of lost and stray dogs.

Adoption Policy
Adoption Process
Ohio law stipulates that all strays must be held for a minimum of 72 hours before they can...
9500 Sweet Valley Dr
 Valley View, OH 44125
United States
Fruit

***We are not taking inquiries on Fruit at this time.*** Fruit is on mandatory stray hold until the end of...

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Pie

Pie is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 07/16/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Goose

***We are not taking inquiries on Goose at this time*** Goose is on mandatory stray hold until the end of...

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Honey

Honey is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 07/15/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Ms Frizzle

*Ms Frizzle has 2 families in line, no additional names will be taken at this time. Ms Frizzle is on...

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Neville

*Neville has 2 families in line, no additional names will be taken at this time. Neville is on mandatory stray...

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Kirk

*Kirk has 2 families in line, no additional names will be taken at this time. Kirk is on mandatory stray...

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Lulu

**We are not currently taking inquiries on Lulu at this time.** Lulu is on mandatory stray hold until the end...

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Slinky

Slinky is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 07/13/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Jalapeno

***We are not taking inquiries on Jalapeno at this time*** Jalapeno is on mandatory stray hold until the end of...

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Sparkles

***We are not taking inquiries on Sparkles at this time*** Sparkles is on mandatory stray hold until the end of...

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Violet

Meet Violet! This sweet 8-month-old pup is a gentle soul who lives for affection and cozy cuddles. She may be...

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Tank

Tank is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 7/15/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Leo

Leo is a strikingly handsome Siberian Husky with all the classic husky traits-intelligent, energetic, and full of personality. At around...

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Cool Whip

Meet Cool Whip, a striking two-year-old Husky with a big personality and a playful spirit! He participates in playgroup but...

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Pinecone

Pinecone is a handsome 4-year-old Rottweiler with a heart as big as his paws. This strong, confident boy thrives on...

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Teddy Grahams

***Teddy Grahams has 2 families in line, no additional names will be taken at this time. Teddy Grahams is on...

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Turnpike

Meet Turnpike! This super sweet 2.6-year-old pit bull has a playful soul and a big heart. While he can be...

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Bubblegum

When Bubblegum first arrived, she was so skinny we thought a strong breeze might carry her off like a dandelion...

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Shadow

Shadow is our gossip-king! This dude is all about barking to let you know what's up-which is usually that he...

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Gus Gus

Meet Gus Gus! Gus Gus is a handsome chocolate Lab mix with a heart as rich as his velvety coat....

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Tornado

This sweet 8-year-old girl is as gentle and loving as they come. She earned her playful name from her favorite...

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Tugboat

Say ahoy to Tugboat! This big, beefy cuddle-bug is part pit bull, part baked potato, and 100% certified good boy....

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Kane

This sweet 8-year-old Belgian Malinois has a gentle soul and an easygoing nature. He walks nicely on a leash and...

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Charlotte

If you're looking for a dog who's equal parts squish, sass, and sunshine, let us introduce Charlotte-a certified chunky monkey...

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Coltor

Coltor is a fun-loving, high-energy pit mix who's about nine months old. With his big personality and boundless excitement, he...

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Belinda

Meet Belinda, a 5-year-old Pit Bull sweetheart who's looking for a foster-to-adopt home to support her through heartworm treatment, which...

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Fortune Cookie

Meet Fortune Cookie - A Smart, Sassy Survivor with a Heart of Gold! Fortune Cookie is a 8-month-old Shepherd/Boxer mix...

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Fabio

Say hello to Fabio, a big-hearted goofball with the muscle of a bodybuilder and the spirit of a puppy! At...

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Martian

Meet Martian, a fun-loving 2.6-year-old pittie with a big heart and an even bigger personality! He is incredibly friendly and...

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Sugar Cube

Meet Sugar Cube, a 7-month-old pittie with a heart as sweet as her name! This gentle girl may be a...

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Nala

Meet Nala, a sweet and loving 1.7-year-old pit bull who's ready to find her forever home! She is the ultimate...

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Bruce

Bruce is a 2 -year-old Bulldog mix with a heart as big as his goofy, lovable smile! This handsome guy...

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Wiggleworm

Wiggleworm is a lively and lovable 1-year-old terrier bursting with personality. True to his name, he's always on the move...

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Gregory

Gregory is a sweet and affectionate 2-year-old pup with a heart full of love and a little bit of weight...

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Denim

Denim may be a little shy when you first meet him but give him a moment and you'll see his...

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Buttercup

Buttercup is basically a ray of sunshine in dog form - if sunshine had four legs, a goofy grin, and...

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Porcelain

Ask to meet me! Meet Porcelain, a sweet and spirited 2-year-old with a heart of gold! This affectionate girl is...

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Cricket

Cricket is a sweet and soulful 8-year-old pup with a big heart and an even bigger nose! He absolutely loves...

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Penelope

Meet Penelope, a soft-hearted pit mix with a quiet soul. At 2.5 years old, she's still discovering the world around...

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Arnie

Arnie is the definition of sweet and sensitive. When we first met Arnie, it took a couple days for him...

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Sherry

Our sweet Sherry is full of mushiness and warmth! At 7 years old, she is all about relaxing, moseying and...

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Phantom

Meet our life of the party pup-Phantom! Phantom is a breath of fresh air with his playful energy and resilient...

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Juniper

Looking for a loyal companion who will love you unconditionally? Meet Juniper! This sweet and spunky 10-month-old Boxer/Bulldog mix is...

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Gator

Gator is a happy-go-lucky boy bursting with energy and enthusiasm! This spirited boy can be vocal at times, especially when...

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Thora

This one-year-old bulldog is the life of the party and a total sweetheart. She loves nothing more than curling up...

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Jessie

Meet Jessie, a sweet and easygoing 6.5-year-old Bulldog mix who's always up for any adventure! She's very strong on leash...

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Echo

This four-year-old pit bull is bursting with personality and charm. Echo is a sweet, wiggly boy who greets every day...

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Lightning

Our handsome lug of a dog, built like a teddy bear-meet Lightning! Lightning has not had the easiest start to...

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Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is a 3-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a gentle demeanor and a heart full of potential. While he's...

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Gumbo

Meet our resident smartie-pants, Gumbo! At roughly 2 1/2 years old, Gumbo has truly blossomed since arriving to us a...

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Harley

Meet our fabulous Harley! Commonly known as Har-Har to her fans. Harley is roughly 7 years old, full of sweetness,...

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Smoothie

This handsome one-year-old is an absolute sweetheart! He walks well on a leash and gets along with other dogs, though...

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Dagwood

Dagwood has come a long way since arriving at our shelter in October. When he first came in, he was...

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Revere

Meet Revere, a 5 1/2-year-old Boxer/Terrie mix who's ready to charm his way into your heart with his lovable quirks...

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