Ross County Humane Society

Ross County Humane Society 501(c)3 Animal Shelter

Open by appointment only Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm
Also closed on the following holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

🎄🎁 Holiday & New Year’s Hours Update 🎁🎄The holidays are here, and we want to keep everyone updated on our adjusted hours...
12/18/2024

🎄🎁 Holiday & New Year’s Hours Update 🎁🎄

The holidays are here, and we want to keep everyone updated on our adjusted hours this season:

✨ Thursday, 12/19: Closing early at 3:00 PM for our staff holiday event.
✨ Friday, 12/20: Closing early at 2:00 PM.
✨ Tuesday, 12/24 & Wednesday, 12/25: The shelter will be closed to the public so our staff can enjoy time with their families.
✨ New Year’s Eve 12/31 & New Year’s Day (1/1): Closed.

🐾 Don’t worry! Our team will still be onsite to care for the dogs during these times.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we celebrate the season. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday and a happy New Year! 🎅🎊🐶

🎄 Host a Dog for the Holidays! 🐾📣 We need fosters from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 to give a dog in need a much-deserved break fro...
12/18/2024

🎄 Host a Dog for the Holidays! 🐾

📣 We need fosters from Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 to give a dog in need a much-deserved break from the shelter! 📣

✅ We provide:

Food 🍖
Supplies 🛏️
❤️ All your foster pup needs is your love!

If you fall head over paws for your holiday guest, great news: all our sleepover dogs have reduced adoption fees!

🎁 Give a shelter dog the gift of a cozy holiday, and who knows, you might just find your newest family member.

📝 Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/RCHSholidayfoster

Meet Milo and Otis, two fun-loving, independent brothers ready to find their forever homes! These 1-year-old pups each w...
12/18/2024

Meet Milo and Otis, two fun-loving, independent brothers ready to find their forever homes! These 1-year-old pups each weigh around 65 pounds and are bursting with personality and charm.

While Milo and Otis are siblings, they are not bonded and will not be adopted together. Each dog is looking for their own home where they can thrive as individuals and build a special connection with their new family.

We know—it’s hard to tell them apart! They look like the same dog in every photo, but we promise they’re different! Both boys are playful, curious, and eager to learn. They’ll need help polishing their manners and working on basic training, but their sweet and affectionate natures make them a joy to work with.

Milo and Otis seem to get along well with other dogs and are great with people, making them versatile companions for active families or individuals.

If you’re ready to welcome a goofy, lovable pup into your life, consider meeting Milo or Otis! Stop by during business hours to meet them.

Meet Jovie! 🎁This 3-year-old, 45-pound sweetheart is ready to sleigh her way into your heart! We’ve got her listed as a ...
12/18/2024

Meet Jovie! 🎁

This 3-year-old, 45-pound sweetheart is ready to sleigh her way into your heart! We’ve got her listed as a boxer mix, though honestly, we’re not sure how she earned that title—but what we do know is that she’s 100% lovable.

Here’s the scoop on Jovie:
🐾 When she arrived, she was missing some hair, likely due to a flea allergy, but after a couple of weeks of TLC, she’s looking and feeling much better.
🐾 Jovie has previously lived with other dogs and did great during her dog/dog assessments here at the shelter.
🐾 She’s friendly, sweet, and oh-so-ready to find her forever home.

Stop by during business hours to meet Jovie or any of our other available dogs—she’d love to meet you!

📞 Call us at 740-775-6808 if you’d like more info or have questions!

🎄 Meet Big Poppa Elf! 🎄At just 16 pounds, Big Poppa Elf is a 5-year-old dachshund mix with a big name and an even bigger...
12/17/2024

🎄 Meet Big Poppa Elf! 🎄

At just 16 pounds, Big Poppa Elf is a 5-year-old dachshund mix with a big name and an even bigger heart! He’s looking for a cozy spot to call home again and hopes it might be with you.

Here’s what we know about this festive little guy:
🐾 He’s lived with other dogs before, so he’d likely do well with a furry sibling.
🐾 He’s probably at least partly housebroken—as housebroken as a dachshund can be (doxie lovers, you get it).
🐾 He’s got all the charm and personality of a dachshund, even if the photo doesn’t quite show it. Trust us, he’s all dachshund in person.

Big Poppa Elf is ready to leave the shelter life behind and find his forever family. Could it be yours?

📞 Call us at 740-775-6808 if you’d like to meet this adorable little guy or learn more!

Foster or Adopter Needed for Hobbs! 🚨Meet Hobbs, the sweetest  boy who’s been through a lot lately and desperately needs...
12/17/2024

Foster or Adopter Needed for Hobbs! 🚨

Meet Hobbs, the sweetest boy who’s been through a lot lately and desperately needs a soft place to land. At just 10 months old and 40 pounds, Hobbs is a big baby with a heart full of love—but life hasn’t been easy for him.

🐾 Here’s what you need to know about this lovable guy:

Hobbs is deaf. He can’t hear a thing, but don’t worry—he’s already learning hand commands thanks to our awesome staff. We’ve also purchased a vibration e-collar (no shock, just vibrations!) to help with his training and communication in his new home.
Hobbs was exposed to parvo 16 days ago and didn’t have titers to protect him (of course 🙄). He’s finished his quarantine, but it’s taken a toll—he’s stressed out and has even torn his face up from the anxiety of being stuck in the kennel.
He’s been great with almost every dog he’s met, except for one (and honestly, that one is a little weird anyway). He loves kids, people, and being a big goofball. We haven’t tested him with cats yet.
🐾 Important Note: If you have another dog, we recommend bringing them to meet Hobbs before taking him home. Since Hobbs is deaf, he cannot take audible cues from other dogs and might need extra help learning how to interact.

This sweet boy just needs a home to decompress and thrive. He’s young, eager to learn, and ready to show you how much love he has to give.

We know Hobbs has been dealt a tough hand, but he’s a special dog who deserves a chance at a loving home. Could you be his hero? Foster or adopt Hobbs and give him the life he’s been waiting for.

📞 Call us at 740-775-6808 if you’d like to meet this incredible boy or learn more.

🎄 “Buddy, I think I found your dad!” 🎄Meet Walter Hobbs! Unlike his namesake from Elf, this cinnamon-colored sweetheart ...
12/17/2024

🎄 “Buddy, I think I found your dad!” 🎄

Meet Walter Hobbs! Unlike his namesake from Elf, this cinnamon-colored sweetheart is definitely on the Nice List. At just 40 pounds, Walter is the perfect medium-sized companion—big enough to keep you warm on cold winter nights but small enough to leave plenty of room on the couch for Elf movie marathons.

Walter’s dog/dog assessments went great! While he might be a little reserved at first, he warms up quickly when he’s around friendly helper dogs. He’s ready to spread cheer and sweetness (no need to sing loud for all to hear, though he wouldn’t mind it).

Adopt Walter Hobbs today, and let this lovable pup be the star of your holiday season and beyond! 🐾

Sugar & Plum! 🐾These 5-month-old Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever mix sisters are as sweet as their names! At around 40...
12/17/2024

Sugar & Plum! 🐾

These 5-month-old Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever mix sisters are as sweet as their names! At around 40 pounds already, they’re going to be large dogs when fully grown, though not quite reaching full Great Pyrenees size.

Both girls are friendly, great with other dogs, and eager to find loving homes! While they may not thrive in a “working” environment, they’ll make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal pet.

We’re sorry the photos don’t do them justice, but we promise their cuteness shines through in person! 💕

Stop by during business hours to meet them or call us at 740-775-6808 for more info.

Candy & Cane are ready to sweeten your life! 🍭🐾When Candy and Cane first arrived, they were pretty spicy 🌶️—fearful and ...
12/16/2024

Candy & Cane are ready to sweeten your life! 🍭🐾

When Candy and Cane first arrived, they were pretty spicy 🌶️—fearful and unsure of their new surroundings. Candy, especially, needed some extra time to trust. Thankfully, she’s been in a loving foster home where she’s learned that the world isn’t so scary after all! Her spice level is now “medium,” and her foster mom says she’s ready to settle into a forever home with just a little patience.

Cane is also ready to roll into his next chapter.

If you’d like to meet these adorable mixed-breed pups and learn more about bringing them home, give us a call to set up a time to meet them! 📞

Let’s get Candy & Cane into homes where they can shine.

Join Our Team! Full-Time Animal Care Technician Wanted 🐾Are you passionate about helping animals? Ross County Humane Soc...
12/16/2024

Join Our Team! Full-Time Animal Care Technician Wanted 🐾

Are you passionate about helping animals? Ross County Humane Society is hiring a full-time Animal Care Technician to provide daily care and support for our shelter animals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Cleaning and sanitizing kennels
Feeding and caring for animals
Socializing, walking, and monitoring animal health
Assisting with medical care and shelter operations

Qualifications:
Animal care experience preferred but not required
Strong communication and animal-handling skills
Solid and steady work history with proven reliability
Valid driver’s license
Ability to handle emotional demands, including cases of neglect and euthanasia

Schedule:
This position has no evening hours. Scheduled work hours could be Monday–Saturday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Holidays and weekends are required. We have staff on site 365 days a year.

If you’re compassionate, hardworking, and ready to make a difference, send your resume to [email protected].

Coolio! This friendly, energetic suspected bloodhound mix is around 60lbs and fully grown. He's back with us after being...
12/15/2024

Coolio! This friendly, energetic suspected bloodhound mix is around 60lbs and fully grown. He's back with us after being adopted earlier this year, ready to try family life once again. Coolio is a loveable guy who’s great with kids, other dogs, and is housebroken. However, like most hounds, he can be a bit loud and will definitely let you know when he wants attention.

While Coolio loves being with people, he’s not the biggest fan of riding in cars, so his future family should be prepared for that. If you’re ready to embrace the quirky charm of a hound, Coolio just might be the perfect addition to your home!

These photos warmed our hearts so much, we had to share! 💖 We’ve found out that Larkin has been adopted, but Dodge (oran...
12/14/2024

These photos warmed our hearts so much, we had to share! 💖 We’ve found out that Larkin has been adopted, but Dodge (orange cat) is still waiting for his forever home.

Dodge came to us as a kitten, found under the hood of a car nearly a year ago. He was very shy and kept getting overlooked because he was so leery of people. But little Larkin helped him come out of his shell, and now he’s ready to find a family who will give him the love he deserves.

Dodge is hoping to find another love, just like he had with Larkin. If you’re looking for a sweet, gentle cat to add to your family, Dodge is the one!

These are courtesy posts for Cats & Company. For more information and to apply, visit:
www.catsandcompany.org

Big Mama & Jovi—a mother/daughter duo that will steal your heart! 😻 If you like thiccccccc kitties, these two are the pa...
12/14/2024

Big Mama & Jovi—a mother/daughter duo that will steal your heart! 😻 If you like thiccccccc kitties, these two are the pair for you. After being dumped in a carrier covered in wounds on a porch, these ladies took some time to heal and learn to trust people again.

Now, Big Mama and her even bigger baby, Jovi, love nothing more than to plop down in front of you, roll around, and beg for attention. 💖

They’re available for adoption at $75 each or $100 for both if you’ll keep them together (and trust us, they should stay together!).

This is the second time we’ve posted them, and we’re shocked they haven’t been adopted yet! Don’t wait—go now and apply at:
www.catsandcompany.org

Let’s find these sweet girls their forever home!

CATURDAY! 🐾Meet Star, a young male cat who’s as quiet and friendly as they come. While he’s generally calm, he does have...
12/14/2024

CATURDAY! 🐾

Meet Star, a young male cat who’s as quiet and friendly as they come. While he’s generally calm, he does have a little bit of that ornery black cat energy from time to time! 😏 He’s ready to bring a little fun and a lot of love into his forever home.

For more information and to apply, visit:
www.catsandcompany.org

If you're interested in meeting Star, be sure to contact Cats & Company directly.

CATURDAY! 🐾Meet Toni and Tia, two adorable cats available for adoption through Cats & Company. Please note, these are co...
12/14/2024

CATURDAY! 🐾

Meet Toni and Tia, two adorable cats available for adoption through Cats & Company. Please note, these are courtesy posts, so if you’re interested in adopting, be sure to contact Cats & Company.

Toni is a bit on the shy side at first but has a face that looks like she’s always judging us. 😅 She may take a little time to warm up, but once she does, she’s sure to be a sweet companion.

Tia is the complete opposite—she’s incredibly friendly, loves being held, and will happily accept ear scratches all day long. She’s as sweet as can be! 💖

If you’d like to meet Toni or Tia, please reach out to Cats & Company to learn more! They are tagged in this post.

What special talent does your dog have? ✨🐾We’ve had some incredibly smart dogs come through, and then we’ve had a few th...
12/13/2024

What special talent does your dog have? ✨🐾

We’ve had some incredibly smart dogs come through, and then we’ve had a few that—well, let’s just say they’re lucky they’re cute! 😅 But one thing’s for sure: pets always have some hidden talents, and we want to hear about yours!

Frankie, pictured here, was adopted as a puppy by one of our staff members, and she has quite the impressive talent—she can use buttons to "speak" and tell you exactly what she wants. It’s amazing... and also a little terrifying because she’s so judgy. 😆

We’d love to see photos and hear about your pets' unique talents! And be sure to let us know if they were adopted from us. We can’t wait to see what your talented pups are up to!

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2308 Lick Run Road
Chillicothe, OH
45601

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17407756808

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