For those living in a small town, finding nearby animal adoption societies can frequently be difficult. Most small towns are lucky to have one nearby animal humane society. However, for residents of Marion, Ohio, finding a place to adopt dogs or cats should be a piece of cake. There are two major animal adoption centers in the town of Marion itself, with numerous adoption centers in nearby cities, as well.
If you are a resident of Marion, Ohio, and you are looking to adopt a cat or dog, the first place you should look is the Marion Area Humane Society. The Marion Area Humane Society is located at 2264 Richland Road in Marion, Ohio and can be contacted by phone at 740-389-6548. The Marion Area Humane Society houses both cats and dogs. The price to adopt a dog is $100 and the price to adopt a cat is $60. These prices include the required spaying or neutering fee, flea treatments, initial vaccinations and heart worm treatments for puppies over the age of six months.
If you live in Marion, Ohio and are looking to adopt a dog and do not find anything at the Marion Area Humane Society, you could try the Marion County Dog Pound. The Dog Pound is located next door to the Humane Society, at 2252 Richland Road and can be reached by phone at (740) 386-6150. Dogs at the Marion County Dog Pound are available for adoption a mere four days after they have been picked up by the dog warden, for the price of $28 with an additional $16 fee for tags. The dogs that come from the Dog Pound do not come with any additional treatments, the way the dogs from the Marion Area Humane Society do.
While the Marion Area Humane Society and the Marion County Dog Pound are the only two available places within the town of Marion, Ohio, there are additional animal adoption agencies nearby. Marion’s unique place in the center of Ohio makes it quite easy for residents to find someone to travel to the nearby counties to adopt an animal.
One of the best places for catlovers is the Cozy Cat Cottage in Powell, Ohio. Located at 62 Village Pointe Drive in Powell, the Cozy Cat Cottage can be reached by phone at (614) 336-8510. Prices vary depending upon the age of the cat. Adult cats are $65, while kittens range from $90-100 dollars. Adult cat owners over the age of 60 can adopt cats for free. The fees for the Cozy Cat Cottage include spaying/neutering and flea treatments.
Another nearby place that many residents of Marion, Ohio go to adopt their pets is The Humane Society of Delaware County. The Humane Society is located at 4920 State Route 37E and can be reached by phone at 740-369-7387. Cats are $50-75, depending on age, and dogs are $95-115, also depending on age. The Humane Society of Delaware County offers cat starter kits and cat carrying cages to help get the animal home safely.
The hours for the animal adoption agencies can vary, depending on the amount of volunteers that are available. Before visiting any of the adoption agencies listed above for Marion, Ohio animal lovers, it is important to call the place to verify their hours.
