Our commitment is to place our animals in appropriate, lifelong homes by making the best possible match for you with your adopted pet. All cats and dogs adopted from the Ross County Humane Society must be spayed or neutered.

Adoption Comes in All Shapes and Sizes.
Thank you for choosing to adopt a pet.

Adoption Contract for Rescue Groups:

We are happy to work with legitimate rescue groups to help place our animals. If you are with a rescue group that we have not previously worked with, we may ask you to provide references, a copy of your adoption contract, and/or similar documentation about your group. Get a copy of our Adoption contract here. Please email your completed contract to jpsilk@horizonview.net.

Adoption Program Participating Veterinarians
Chillicothe Animal Clinic
1100 Eastern Ave
Chillicothe, Ohio
(740) 773-4133

North Fork Animal Clinic
Dr McDonald
2260 Anderson Station Road
Chillicothe Ohio (740)773-7387
www.chillicotheohio.com/northfork/

Town & Country Animal Clinic
1008 East Main Street, Chillicothe, Ohio (740) 774-4838

Maplewood Animal Clinic
4044 Sulphur Spring Road, Kingston, Ohio (740) 642-2294

Kingston Veterinary Clinic
30258 State Route 159, Kingston, Ohio (740) 642-3031

Tharp Animal Health Care Center
391 Marietta Pike, Chillicothe, OH (740) 772-2226

Licensing Your Dog:
Licensing is mandated by the state of Ohio (see Ohio Revised Code) for all dogs 3 months old or older. In Ross County the yearly fee is $7.00 for a dog license. Licenses can be purchased at various locations in Ross County until February 15 each year. Licenses can be purchased from December 1-November 30 at the office of the Ross County Auditor, the Ross County Humane Society and Ross County Dog Warden.

Spay/Neuter program:
The Humane Society offers assistance to families unable to afford spay and neuter of their pet.

Dogs-$40.00/Cats-$25.00---payable in cash only
Available to low-to-moderate income families, residing in Ross County, with a limit of four animals per household
Pets must be 6 months old or older and in good health.

Spay & Neuter Program Participating Veterinarians
North Fork Animal Clinic
Dr McDonald
2260 Anderson Station Road
Chillicothe Ohio (740)773-7387
www.chillicotheohio.com/northfork/

Town & Country Animal Clinic
1008 East Main Street, Chillicothe, Ohio (740) 774-4838

Maplewood Animal Clinic
4044 Sulphur Spring Road, Kingston, Ohio (740) 642-2294

Kingston Veterinary Clinic
30258 State Route 159, Kingston, Ohio (740) 642-3031

Tharp Animal Health Care Center
391 Marietta Pike, Chillicothe, OH (740) 772-2226

How to Help:
Each year the Ross County Humane Society cares for more than 3,500 pets. Please help us to continue our efforts by making a contribution for the animals. There are many ways you can help.

Helping the animals has never been easier. You can donate through gifts of pet food, supplies, equipment, professional services, secure monetary gifts and/or planned estate giving.

Wish List: Kitten and Puppy Food, Clean blankets, Clean towels, bleach, rugs (but not with rubber backing), liquid laundry detergent, Q-tips, cotton balls, paper towels, latex gloves, pet shampoo, cat/dog toys, leashes, collars, leads for all size dogs, scoopable cat litter, baking soda, trash bags, and cat/dog treats.