Fort Defiance Humane Society

Fort Defiance Humane Society We are animal advocates who are committed to the highest principles of humane care.

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🎅🐾 Santa-Paws has spoken! 🐾🎅Every single four-legged friend here has officially landed on the EXTRA NICE LIST this year....
12/24/2025

🎅🐾 Santa-Paws has spoken! 🐾🎅

Every single four-legged friend here has officially landed on the EXTRA NICE LIST this year. No debates. No appeals. Final decision. ✔️✨

The elves have been very busy wrapping toys, “taste-testing” treats (purely for safety reasons, obviously 😏), and fluffing the fluffiest blankets for each and every furry friend. 🎁🦴🛏️

Tonight, it’s all about warm bellies, cozy snoozes, and dreams of forever homes. Thank you for helping us make Christmas Eve extra special for the animals in our care.

From Santa-Paws and the whole shelter crew
— Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄❤️🐶🐱

Meet Miss Norma!Norma a middle-aged cutie hoping to find her forever cuddle buddy. She was recently surrendered with som...
12/24/2025

Meet Miss Norma!

Norma a middle-aged cutie hoping to find her forever cuddle buddy. She was recently surrendered with some of her feline friends after her owner could no longer care for them, and while it’s clear she was very loved and well cared for, the change has been a big adjustment.

Even so, Norma has been super sweet and social with her caregivers. She enjoys attention, and isn’t shy about speaking up when she wants it. She's a vocal kitty with a friendly personality! Norma doesn’t mind the company of other cats, but she’s also perfectly content doing her own thing, which makes her an easy fit for a variety of homes.

Norma is pure purr-fection! We know there's a great match out there waiting to give her the forever home she deserves!

🐾 Norma have been fully vetted and is available for immediate adoption at fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/cats/

UPDATE: RECLAIMED BY OWNERFound Dog – Help Us Get Them Home Before Christmas 🎄This sweet dog was brought to us by the De...
12/23/2025

UPDATE: RECLAIMED BY OWNER

Found Dog – Help Us Get Them Home Before Christmas 🎄

This sweet dog was brought to us by the Defiance County Dog Warden after being found around 11:00 AM near the 800 block of Summit Street.
If you recognize this dog or know who they belong to, let’s help reunite them with their family in time for the holidays. 💙

📞 Please call us at 419-784-2335 with any information.

Even a share can make all the difference—thank you for helping us spread the word! 🐶✨

✨ Straight from the North Pole… meet our newest holiday helpers! ✨Say hello to Comet, Dancer, Donner, Prancer, Rudolph, ...
12/23/2025

✨ Straight from the North Pole… meet our newest holiday helpers! ✨

Say hello to Comet, Dancer, Donner, Prancer, Rudolph, and Vixen—our merry little crew of 6 Shepherd/Retriever mix puppies who are officially available for adoption!

This adorable bunch includes 3 females and 3 males, and every single one of them is packed with puppy magic:
🐶 Sweet
🐾 Playful
💛 Snuggly
✨ And absolutely full of cheer

Whether they’re zooming around like reindeer on a rooftop or curling up for cozy cuddle time, these pups are ready to sleigh their way right into your heart. They’re the perfect mix of smart Shepherd and lovable Retriever—aka future best friends, adventure buddies, and professional treat inspectors.

🎁 If your holiday wish list includes unconditional love, puppy kisses, and a little extra joy under the tree… one of these reindeer pups might be your perfect match.

📍 Fill out an adoption application online and be prepared to fall in love, because these cuties won’t be available for long!
https://fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adoption-application/

🏡🎄🩷 HAPPY GOTCHA DAY! 🩷🎄🏡These wiggly butts all found families last week! Adopted were: - Bandit 🧡- Romeo 🌹- Rachel 💫- P...
12/22/2025

🏡🎄🩷 HAPPY GOTCHA DAY! 🩷🎄🏡

These wiggly butts all found families last week!

Adopted were:

- Bandit 🧡
- Romeo 🌹
- Rachel 💫
- Pepper 🌶️
- Rip 🐾.

Congratulations to these sweet dogs and their new families! 🐶💕

Interested in adopting your own furry friend? Check out the FDHS website to learn more about our available animals and to begin the adoption journey today!

➡️ fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/dogs/

Say hello to Mr. Sir!Mr. Sir is a very handsome tabby-and-white gentleman who lives up to his distinguished name. He was...
12/22/2025

Say hello to Mr. Sir!

Mr. Sir is a very handsome tabby-and-white gentleman who lives up to his distinguished name. He was recently surrendered after his owner could no longer care for him. Mr. Sir was very loved in his previous home, so the change has been a little overwhelming for him. We are hoping to find the purr-fect match for this cutie ASAP!

Mr. Sir is definitely on the shy side and takes a little bit to warm up. He loves a good head pat and is a huge fan of snacks. He has a more serious personality and doesn't join in on the antics with the other kitties in his cat room. Mr. Sir loves a good nap and is usually found snoozing in a cat tree.

He has lived with other cats and a calm dog and would likely be happiest in a quieter, low-key household where he can relax and unwind. Looking for a lazy lap cat? Consider filling out an adoption application to come meet Mr. Sir!

This handsome man is about 5 years old and has been fully vetted! Adoption applications for any of the available FDHS cats can be found at fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/cats/

Perry is just too cute for words! 😍🐾This sweet little guy has been fully vetted and is looking for a forever home! 😽🏡💕Yo...
12/21/2025

Perry is just too cute for words! 😍🐾

This sweet little guy has been fully vetted and is looking for a forever home! 😽🏡💕

You can read more about Perry and start that take-home process at fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/cats/

It’s not easy being tall, dark, and handsome! 😮‍🔥✨Walker is a stunning black Great Dane who is almost 2 years old, fully...
12/20/2025

It’s not easy being tall, dark, and handsome! 😮‍🔥✨

Walker is a stunning black Great Dane who is almost 2 years old, fully vetted, and ready to be someone’s whole world. Walker would really like to be your one and only, but he is okay with other large breed female dogs.

Great Dane experience is preferred but not required. Just bring patience, commitment, and a sense of humor for life with a giant bestie.

If you want a loyal, leggy, main-character kind of dog, Walker is your guy. 🖤🐾

➡️ Available at fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/dogs/

Meet Lou, also known as Big Lou, because his personality is... large. This super handsome tabby is about 7 years old and...
12/20/2025

Meet Lou, also known as Big Lou, because his personality is... large. This super handsome tabby is about 7 years old and is a little bit of a drama king, but we kind of love it. He was recently surrendered after his owner could no longer care for him, and while that was a big change, Lou has made it very clear he plans to be just fine… especially if snacks and pets are involved.

Big Lou has adjusted to shelter life better than expected and is thoroughly enjoying the extra love (and snacks) from staff. He has a lot to say, strong opinions about when affection should happen, and zero shame about asking for it. He loves being admired, adored, and reminded how handsome he is. Lou previously lived with other cats and a dog and would likely do well in a home with other furry friends, as long as there's someone to give him the spotlight.

Lou is ready pack his bags and find a new kingdom to reign over. Ready to spice up your life? Consider adding Lou to your crew!

🐾 Available at fortdefiancehumanesociety.org/adopt/cats/

🎄🐾 A huge THANK YOU to The Purple Dog Defiance and our amazing community for collecting so many much-needed supplies for...
12/20/2025

🎄🐾 A huge THANK YOU to The Purple Dog Defiance and our amazing community for collecting so many much-needed supplies for us here at Fort Defiance Humane Society.

Bag after bag and box after box, each overflowing with toys, treats, blankets, food, and the cleaning supplies that keep our shelter running day in and day out. Our entire office was packed and we couldn’t even fit it all into one photo. Our hearts were just as full as our office, and we felt the kindness behind every single gift.

We truly couldn’t do what we do without the support of this community. From the animals to the staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 🐕🐈💜💙

BREAKING NEWS: The presents have started opening themselves at FDHS. 🙀🎁Our pups took “rip into the holidays” very litera...
12/19/2025

BREAKING NEWS: The presents have started opening themselves at FDHS. 🙀🎁

Our pups took “rip into the holidays” very literally. No gifts were harmed, unless you count the wrapping paper….It never stood a chance.

All jokes aside, these faces are the real gifts. Goofy, sweet, and still waiting for homes of their own this holiday season. 💕

Come meet your favorite little elf and make this season extra merry. 🎄🐶✨

**Side note: Even our Animal Care Director couldn’t resist jumping in on the holiday fun. Turns out the wrapping paper photo booth is not just for the animals, especially when cupcakes are involved. 😅🧁

FDHS holiday chaos is truly an all-species event. 🐾🎅🏻☃️

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Defiance, OH
43512

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OUR PURPOSE: • to prevent cruelty to animals and to relieve their suffering • to extend humane education together with such allied purposes and programs as are consistent with the by-laws of the Society • to effect vigilance and inspection when and where warranted, concerning the care and treatment of animals in Defiance County, including cruelty to animals • to give vigorous support for the purpose of improving all anti-cruelty and animal control laws • to work toward the solution of overpopulation of animals; • to promote and share responsibility for proper care and placement of animals; and • to enforce Ohio laws regarding the prevention of cruelty, especially to children and animals