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
Hera

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

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Brick

Brick is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 5/5/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Mack

Mack is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 5/5/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Pixel

Pixel is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 5/5/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Banana Pudding

Banana Pudding is a sweet and sensitive 1.5-year-old bulldog looking for a patient and understanding home. She can be a...

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Diva

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

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Echo

Echo is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 5/4/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Fortune Cookie

Meet Fortune Cookie - A Smart, Sassy Survivor with a Heart of Gold! Fortune Cookie is a 6-month-old Shepherd/Boxer mix...

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Joe Boxer

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

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Lightning

Meet our handsome lug of a boy, Lightning!! Lightning is all about cuddles, smiles and long walks on the beach....

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Thumb

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

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Keeley

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

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Crayola

Crayola is a 1.6-year-old sweet and spunky Pit Bull with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This handsome...

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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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Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is a 10-month-old Lab mix with a gentle soul and a heart full of potential. Though shy at...

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Arlington

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

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Stella

Stella is a 1-year-old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix who is one smart cookie! Stella has already mastered loose leash walking and...

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Tiger

Tiger is a handsome and playful 8-month-old Labrador Retriever mix with a lively personality and plenty of puppy energy to...

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Azalea

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

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Harold

Harold is a young and energetic German Shepherd mix who's been thriving in his training. He's a smart boy who...

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Belle

Belle is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business5/8/25. If you believe that this is your dog, please...

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Sassy

Sassy is on mandatory stray hold until the end of business 5/8/25. If you believe that this is your dog,...

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Blu

Blu is a 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier with a big, strong build and an equally big personality. Bursting with...

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Tater

Tater is a 2-year-old American Bulldog with a face full of freckles and a heart full of love. His handsome...

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Kerigold

Kerigold is a 3.6-year-old Pit Bull with a heart as soft as her cuddles. This sweet, quiet girl would much...

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Junior

Junior is a 4-year-old Pit Bull mix with a strong, muscular build and a big appetite for treats-and life! Confident...

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Rocco Jr.

Meet Rocco Jr.! This 1-year-old mixed breed sweetheart is thriving in his foster home and ready to find his forever...

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Sourdough

Sourdough is a gentle soul with a heart as warm as her name. At 4 years old, this mixed-breed beauty...

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Bambino

Bambino is a 7-month-old mixed breed pup full of playful energy and puppy charm! He loves other dogs, adores his...

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Quest

Quest is an 8-month-old Pit Bull mix whose journey has been one of heartwarming progress. When he first arrived, he...

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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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Maisie

Maisie is a sweet and gentle 3-year-old who recently completed a training program in Florida-and she's thriving! She knows all...

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Demi

Demi is the sweetest, most easygoing girl you'll ever meet. She's quiet and a little timid at first, but she...

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Juniper

Meet Juniper! This sweet 9-month-old Pit Bull Terrier mix may be a bit shy at first, but with patience and...

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Mister

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

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Iceberg

Meet Iceberg, a stunning 2-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog with a heart as big as his beautiful, speckled coat. This sweet...

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Orchard

Meet Orchard, a fun-loving 7-year-old American Bulldog mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for treats! He's...

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Paddy

Paddy is a happy-go-lucky 1.5-year-old bulldog with a heart as big as his wiggles! This sweet, loose, and wiggly boy...

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Jackson

Jackson is a one-year-old pup who is incredibly sweet but also quite shy. He is still building his confidence and...

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Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a one-year-old bulldog with a heart full of love and a whole lot of charm. This super sweet...

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Harley

Harley is a sweet and gentle soul who is middle aged and has a love for leisure. She is distinguished,...

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Wafer

This adorable three-year-old bulldog has a super sweet personality and a heart full of love. While he can be a...

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Tanner

Tanner is a sweet and easygoing boy with a laid-back personality that makes him a joy to be around. He's...

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Porcelain

Meet Porcelain, a sweet 2-year-old female with a heart of gold! Though she's a bit reserved at first, once she...

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Shadow

Do not be fooled by Shadow's pre-mature greying. I mean, we all have things we would probably change about ourselves....

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Venny

Meet Venny, a sweet and lovable young Pitbull mix who's in need of a special foster or foster-to-adopt home while...

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Rosey Posey

Meet Rosey Posey! This 1-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix is full of energy and always ready for fun. She loves...

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Panda

Panda is a lively and energetic 2.5-year-old bulldog looking for a loving home! He's a confident and playful pup who...

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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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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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Abilene

Abilene is a cheerful and happy-go-lucky Retriever mix with a big personality and plenty of energy. She is very strong...

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Bea

Meet Bea, a loving 5-year-old female Pit Bull mix who's looking for a forever home where she can be the...

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Drake

Drake is a strikingly handsome 3-year-old German Shepherd who's looking for a special family to match his zest for life....

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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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Spirit

S-P-I-R-I-T! We have Spirit, what 'bout you? Do you want Spirit? WE KNOW YOU DO! Meet our energetic and dainty...

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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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