Rufus Boxer Akron, OH

What a mature CHARMER!!! Did you know that approximately 25% of all dogs and puppies in a shelter will be purebred or of a designer breed. Designer breeds are two desirable breeds that are mated for the sole purpose of producing highly-salable puppies for profit. Yep ... crazy isn't it! People purchase pets and then, often, loose their commitment to be a pet parent. This is not uncommon in higher socioeconomic situations where the larger sum of money to purchase the pet wasn't a factor and pets are viewed as disposable. And, there are sometimes when these pets are in a shelter because they have wandered away from home and have never been reclaimed by their owner or were surrendered by their owner. Whatever the reason, it is important to know that you can find an amazing selection of deserving, orphaned dogs at Summit County Animal Control. Because they are always so exceptional, they won't be here long! Don't delay ... let's get these deserving dogs in a home today! Thank you, photographer, Olivia Mandala, for capturing their cuteness!

Note: Please keep in mind that all adoptable pets need time to decompress once they enter a home. For some it will happen quickly and for others it might take a few weeks. You'll want to be understanding of what they have been through and their level of insecurity. We ask that you treat all of them as if they were an 8 week old puppy. Assume they know nothing and begin at step one. You'll soon know what they are capable of and what behaviors you will need to "kindly" work on with your new family member. It's called commitment! And, that's what these pets want more than anything!


Adopting a friend~
Dogs (and puppies) are $ 90.00 : $ 76.00 for the adoption / $ 14.00 for the licenses
Cats (and Kittens) are $60.00 : $60.00 for the adoption

All age appropriate animals are receiving a one year Rabies Vaccination. All adoptable animals are being treated with Fenbendazole for most common intestinal parasites. All adoptable animals are given Nitenpyram for fleas. All dogs recieve intranasal Bordetella.

All adoptable dogs are being vaccinated for the following:
?Distemper
?Adeno Virus
?Leptospirosis
?Parvo
? Parainfluenz

All adoptable cats are being vaccinated for the following:
?Feline Rhinotracheitis
?Calici
?Panleukopenia
?Chlamydia Viruses

All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered before leaving the facility. This is included in the adoption fee.

All dogs over 6 months of age will be tested for heartworm before they are adopted.

All cats will be tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia before they are adopted.

Our Hours:
Office staffed from 7:30AM to 4:00PM / Monday through Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)
The Animal Control Facility is staffed from 10:00AM to 5:00PM on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday and 10:00AM to 7:00PM on Wednesday and 10:00AM to 3:00PM on Saturday. Closed on Sundays and holidays.

If you have any questions regarding this animal or any other animal at our facility please call us @ (330)643-2845.