Local Spotlight: The Animal Shelter Society

About the Shelter

The Animal Shelter Society is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote and ensure the well-being of homeless animals by providing them with shelter, food, and chances to be adopted by caring, loving humans! This is made possible through a partnership with staff, volunteers, and the warm community of Muskingum County.

Their efforts include an extensive adoption program to place animals into loving homes, the proficient spaying and neutering of all their animals, dedicated and professionally trained staff and volunteers, and the curation of vital educational programs to prevent cruelty and mistreatment of animals.

Adoption Center

While the adoption process is pretty straightforward, the shelter does run a background check as well as require approval from your landlord if you rent a home or apartment. Additionally, the staff will schedule a meet and greet with you, your pet, and your home to make sure the animal will be comfortable and adequately taken care of. Applications can easily be taken care of online for either dogs and cats, and you’ll even be able to look through the profiles of some furry creatures you’ll want to take home! All dogs and cats are spayed, neutered, and have current vaccinations upon adoption.

Of course, when we think of pet owners, we tend to either think of dog or cat people, but there are plenty of animals in need of a cozy home and ear scratches! So if you’re wanting something more unconventional, the shelter also has rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, rats, and other small animals ready and eager to be adopted!