This is a county animal control facility that picks up stray dogs and holds them for 3 days to allow an owner to claim before releasing for adoption. If the dog is adoptable, meaning in good health & non aggressive, he/she may be kept until adopted as long as there is space. Adopt a pound dog...they'll be grateful for life!
If you are interested in a dog call us. We cannot provide transportation for the rescues or the citizens. We handle approximately 1200 dogs a year which makes it impossible for us to provide transports. We work with many rescues & are currently putting together a data base of rescues. Please contact us if you want to be added.
Adopting a friend
The adoption fee is $53 plus $12 for a license. Every dog is vaccinated with a parvo/distemper, bordatella and rabies. Rabies cannot be given to puppies under 3 months of age, that must be done when old enough. The parvo/distemper booster is necessary 4 weeks from the first vaccination. A heartworm test is done on all adult dogs.
Black Dog Syndrome
Black dogs are often the last to be adopted from an animal shelter.
The general public is likely not aware of how doomed black dogs are when they are brought to the average animal shelter. Black dogs, particularly large black dogs like Labradors or Lab mixes, have a very difficult time getting adopted, and are euthanized at a staggering rate at many animal control facilities throughout the country. The sad truth is, they are overlooked in favor of lighter colored dogs.
Some of the reasons given by would-be adopters are that it is more difficult to see and connect with a black dog in a poorly-lit kennel, that they don’t photograph as well - and thus are passed-over by Internet viewers, or that they are perceived as menacing. There are even those who believe black dogs will bring them bad luck.
There is absolutely no scientific evidence to support the position that color has any bearing whatsoever on temperament, health, or overall quality of any dog, regardless of breed!
If you are thinking about adopting a dog please don’t overlook black dogs. They are every bit as wonderful as lighter-colored dogs, and make just as loving and faithful companions!
PLEASE watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dyxo1Y-lkg
Treatment for our Heartworm Positive Dogs
Thanks to a very generous donation from Rose's Rescue any adopted dog that has tested positive with Heart Worm will be treated. Thank you so much Rose! Details will be provided at adoption. This is a very costly undertaking, please consider donating even a few dollars to Roses Rescue. www.rosesrescue.net
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Come Visit Us!
Stop in to see the dogs at 8120 Infirmary Rd in Ravenna! Pound hours are...Monday through Friday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Sat 9AM to NOON. We are closed Sunday & major holidays.
The Portage County Dog Warden is at 8120 Infirmary Rd off Rte. 14 in Ravenna. HOURS: Monday through Friday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Saturday 9 to noon...closed Sundays & major holidays.
Portage County Dog Pound 8120 Infirmary Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
Phone: 330-297-6924
PortageRescue@gmail.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
