Adopt
Upper Sandusky, OH
(419) 294-4477
Available animals are listed below via PetFinder.
They're only a small portion of the animals in our care.
Check back regularly for updates!
All dogs, cats & most exotics
are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter.
Equine adoptions by appointment.
Helpful Information
All adoptions require an in-person appointment.
Interested adopters must complete a pre-adoption questionnaire.
No animal leaves the shelter on the day they’re adopted. (3-5 business days is standard for adoption pickups.)
Adoptions are only approved to homes in which all other animals are spayed/neutered.
Our adoption contract is legally binding.
WCHS Board of Directors must approve all adoptions before animals are released to their new homes.
Pet Adoption Guidelines
Note: Separate rules apply to Equine Adoptions.
Animals must be kept inside as family pets.
Adopted cats are never allowed outside.
Adopted dogs are allowed outside only on a leash, tie-out or within secure, fenced enclosures (not invisible fencing) & are never to be outside when no one is at home.
All adopted animals remain the property of WCHS for life— if the adopter cannot keep them for any reason, the animal must be returned to WCHS.
Other rules apply as circumstances warrant.
Adoption Fees
Dog, Cat & Goat fees include all spay/neuter surgery expenses, a microchip, vaccinations & deworming.
Additional services (no extra charge): Dogs are heartworm-tested & given a heartworm preventive. Cats are FeLV tested. Both Dogs & Cats are given flea treatment.
Other species vary, but almost all are spayed/neutered & many are given vaccines before leaving the shelter.
Dog ($80)
Cat ($60)
Bunny ($25)
Guinea Pig ($15)
Ferret ($25)
Pig ($75)
Goat ($45)
Chicken ($10)
Duck ($10)
Small Bird ($15)
Large Bird (Varies)
Reptile (Varies)