Have you adopted a dog from the shelter? We would love to hear how your special shelter dog is doing. If you would like to share your story and/or a picture of your adopted shelter dog with us, please email them to acdsdogphotos@yahoo.com or drop them off at the dog shelter. We will be collecting your stories and pictures and sharing them with shelter visitors. NOTE: This is NOT the Dog Shelters email. If you must email them use: acds@athenscountygovernment.com
Current Shelter Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 to 5:00
Wednesday 10:00 to 7:00
Saturday 10:00 to 1:00
Closed Sunday
(hours may be subject to change)
SPECIAL NEWS:
DOG OF THE WEEK
Be listening to Thom Williams in the morning on 970 WATH for the SHELTER DOG OF THE WEEK.
The Friends of the Shelter Dogs are now on TWITTER. Go to http://twitter.com/fosd and become a follower. Read the latest on the groups shelter dog rescue efforts. There will also be “Bark-outs”, announcements of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and general doggy info that we hope will be informative and fun.
Adopting a friend
Dogs - $65 includes dog license.
Come Visit Us!
It is *VERY IMPORTANT* to CALL and stop by in person!! The dogs are held as long as there is space. It could be 2 weeks or just 3 DAYS, so, please, if you are interested CALL!!!!!
If driving to the shelter it is easier to find if you drive to Chauncey as that is the town closest to the shelter. Street address is actually 13333 St. Rt. 13, Millfield, OH.
From the north: Take Route 33 east to the State Route 13 exit. Go thru Chauncey on 13 south. We are approximately 1/2 mile from Chauncey on the right, next to the County Home and Job and Family Services.
From Athens: Take Route 33 west to the 13 exit. Take 13 north 2 1/2 miles. We are located on the left, just after the County Home and Job and Family Services.
County Dog Licenses
ALL dogs in the county must have a license even if they live inside or have a fenced-in yard.
Dog licenses can be obtained from the Athens County Auditor’s office, 15 South Court Street, Room 330, Athens, Ohio 45701. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, (740) 592-3226. Dog Licenses can also be obtained from satellite locations. For more information about dog licenses see http://athenscountyauditor.org/dog_license.asp
With money from the dog license fees the county can afford the employees needed to take care of the dogs of the county.
Street Address:
Athens County Dog Shelter 13333 State Route 13
Millfield,
OH 45760
Phone: 740-593-5415
If driving to the shelter it is easier to find if you drive to Chauncey , OH as that is the town closest to the shelter.
Mailing Address:
Athens County Dog Shelter
P.O. Box 114
Chauncey, OH 45719
Wish List items include: Dog Food, both adult and puppy food, Pine-sol, Bleach, Comet, Laundry Detergent with Bleach, collars and leashes, non-flavored Pedialyte, old blankets, comforters, and towels for bedding and First Aid items such as Hydrogen Peroxide and Neosporin.
