Summit County Animal Control and Shelter is a division of the Summit County Sheriff's Office. We enforce the animal control regulations for unincorporated Summit County. The shelter is utilized by citizens and visitors of all Summit County. Mission Statement: To enforce the regulations for domestic animals' care and control, there by providing protection to the people and property of Summit County. To provide the domestic animals in our care with a secure, shelter environment. To offer adoptable animals an opportunity for placement into permanent, responsible, and safe homes where they are valued.
Once you have chosen a pet that you would like to adopt, you will need to fill out an application for adoption (Dog Adoption Application or Cat Adoption Application) and a Property Owner / Rental Agreement. These two forms need to be completed and turned in for the staff to “hold” an animal for a potential adopter. If you are adopting a dog and have another dog in the home, we will set up a time for you to bring your dog in to be introduced to the shelter dog in order to ensure that they will get along. We also encourage that all family members meet the pet to ensure that all are in agreement. The shelter staff will review you application and let you know if there are any questions. Once the application is approved and the dog introduction, if applicable, is completed successfully, an adoption appointment will be scheduled at your convenience. At the time of the adoption appointment, you will sign the adoption contract, register the pet’s microchip in your name, and receive the appropriate paperwork for the pet you are adopting. You will then be able to take the pet home.
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