Summit County Animal Shelter

Summit County: Summit County Animal Shelter mitigated pet surrenders with new tactics in 2025

Over the last few years, the Summit County Animal Control and Shelter identified an unfavorable trend: an uptick in surrenders. So, in 2025, they got creative. The shelter had what staff described as ...

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Summit County Animal Shelter mitigated pet surrenders with new tactics in 2025

The following animals are available for adoption at the Summit County Animal Shelter. Call the shelter at 970-668-3230 with questions. The most recent list of animals available for adoption can be ...

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19 Action News: ‘Litter-ally over you!’: Put your ex’s name in Summit County shelter litter box for Valentine’s Day

‘Litter-ally over you!’: Put your ex’s name in Summit County shelter litter box for Valentine’s Day

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19 Action News: Dog who waited 1,000+ days in Summit County shelter finally finds ‘fur-ever’ home!

Dog who waited 1,000+ days in Summit County shelter finally finds ‘fur-ever’ home!

  1. G7 One Health Summit launches global diagnostics initiative At the G7 One Health Summit from 5-7 April in Lyon, France, more than 20 international partners unveiled a global initiative to strengthen health security across human, animal and environmental systems. French President Emmanuel Macron chairs the opening of the 'One Health Summit'.
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Summit County: Pet scene: Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of Jan. 2

Pet scene: Summit County’s adoptable pets for the week of Jan. 2

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Roses are red, violets are blue... Don’t like your ex? These cats will help you! The Humane Society of Summit County will put your ex’s name on a litter box so you can say “I’m ...

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