Lucas County Canine Care & Control

Lucas County Canine Care & Control You can also view our adoptable dogs at www.lucascountydogs.com We handle about 300 dogs monthly.
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Lucas County Canine Care & Control handles stray and homeless dogs and enforces dog laws in Lucas County, which is in northwest Ohio, including the City of Toledo. We have a staff of 32 people, including our Director, the Office Manager, the Kennel Supervisor, the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Outreach Coordinator, six Canine Control Officers, three Front Desk Clerks, two Dispatchers

, the Personalized Adoption Counselor, ten Canine Care Technicians, one Veterinarian, two Veterinary Technicians, one Veterinary Assistant, the Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator, and the Canine Care Attendant. Our department is funded primarily through the purchase of dog licenses. Your dog license purchase not only helps to protect your dog, but also helps us care for homeless and stray dogs, protect the community from loose and dangerous dogs, and help reunite lost dogs and their owners.

Let’s try this again! Facebook removed this post as spam because it contained a link to buy tickets to the next game 🤷 W...
08/12/2024

Let’s try this again! Facebook removed this post as spam because it contained a link to buy tickets to the next game 🤷

We didn’t let the rain stop our good time! The Mud Hens won and all the dogs and their humans had fun!

Thank you so much to the Toledo Mud Hens, everyone who brought their dogs, and our staff and volunteers for making sure everyone was taken care of.

If you missed this last game don’t worry! We have one more coming up on September 17th!

**all of these dogs have families and are not available for adoption**

It truly takes a village! Thanks for helping our babes look and feel their best, Hot Dog's Pet Salon LLC
08/12/2024

It truly takes a village! Thanks for helping our babes look and feel their best, Hot Dog's Pet Salon LLC

The next Food Pantry day is coming up next Sunday! We have been having issues with some of our posts being removed if th...
08/11/2024

The next Food Pantry day is coming up next Sunday!

We have been having issues with some of our posts being removed if they contain links so check the comment section for the link to the Sign Up Genius page.

We love our foster families! 1 1/2 year old Baron has been with us for quite awhile and was starting to struggle in the ...
08/11/2024

We love our foster families! 1 1/2 year old Baron has been with us for quite awhile and was starting to struggle in the kennel. Thankfully one of our amazing volunteers was able to open her home to him. We love to see him feeling much more relaxed and soaking up all the snuggles 💙💙

“Meet our new foster kiddo, Baron. He has been at LC4 since the beginning of March... which is way too long for any doggo to live in a kennel.

He is a young and sweet spirit with lots of energy and would do best with a family who LOVES to run and play. He would make an excellent running partner if that's your kind of sport!

He does well with other dogs and cats, and he is kennel trained (although he would totally prefer to snuggle up with you after a long day of adventures).

Share this post to help this guy find his forever family ❤️🐶🏠”

✔️adorable✔️cuddly✔️goofy✔️squishy✔️playful       adopted Corduroy checks all of the boxes except one…can you help him o...
08/11/2024

✔️adorable

✔️cuddly

✔️goofy

✔️squishy

✔️playful

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Corduroy checks all of the boxes except one…can you help him out? At 2 years old he is a full grown perma-puppy 😍😍 and is one of the most lovable guys you’ll ever meet! Cordy is most likely a retriever mix and is supposed to have longer hair. but was sadly given a bad haircut which had to be fixed by our awesome friends at Hot Dog's Pet Salon LLC (PSA: double coated dogs should only be shaved if medically necessary) He is still the cutest boy though!

Come meet him today! We are open 11am to 4:30pm for adoptions and then 11am to 5:30pm during the week.

Sweet Haze-y boy! This big eared dynamo is ready to go home with you!
08/09/2024

Sweet Haze-y boy! This big eared dynamo is ready to go home with you!

It’s and this week we’re excited to introduce you to Haze! 🐾

Haze is a 1-year-old, neutered, male pit bull with a heart as big as his love for snuggles. This affectionate boy thrives on companionship and is always up for an adventure. Whether it's a hike or a cozy nap, Haze is your perfect partner. He’s great with kids, knows how to sit, and is treat-motivated, making training a breeze. Haze also loves a good car ride and is eager to join you on any journey—whether it’s to grab a pup cup or visit the park.

If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion, Haze is waiting to meet you! 🐶 Come see him at Lucas County Canine Care & Control today!

Now that you’ve stopped scrolling because Bugs is ADORABLE we are completely out of newspaper! Can you help a pupper out...
08/07/2024

Now that you’ve stopped scrolling because Bugs is ADORABLE we are completely out of newspaper! Can you help a pupper out?

Come visit us and the other law enforcement agencies in our area today at National Night Out at Glass City Metropark!
08/06/2024

Come visit us and the other law enforcement agencies in our area today at National Night Out at Glass City Metropark!

This is why we LOVE foster homes! Selma’s amazing foster momma and her sweet foster sibling have helped this girl go fro...
08/06/2024

This is why we LOVE foster homes! Selma’s amazing foster momma and her sweet foster sibling have helped this girl go from a scared shut down pup to the thriving confident Selma she is today! This is what fostering does!!

Selma is looking for her forever home so if you want to meet her give us a call so we can set up a meet and greet- 419-213-2800!

“🔆Looking for a forever home🔆
☁️Meet Selma (aka Baby Girl)!☁️
🔅She is an 8 month old pit bull terrier mix that currently weighs in at 46 pounds. She had been at the shelter since April, before I sprung her out in early June🤪
🔅In the 2 months I’ve spent with her we’ve done LOTS of work getting her ready to be the perfect pet!
🔅She’s had positive experiences with other dogs, children, and all types of people.
🔅We’ve worked on socialization to as many sounds, places, and stimuli as possible. While building lots of confidence!
🔅And she has a growing skill set that only continues to get more solid!
🔅She LOVES water, snuggles, and meeting new people🥹
🩷‼️If you are interested in meeting her, please let me know and I’d be happy to set up a meet & greet‼️🩷

Introduction video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ujN2SpGx9jUzdNJr/?mibextid=UalRPS
Training video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Ht7TTzdLQ321LrkF/?mibextid=UalRPS

UPDATE: we are back up and mostly running! Keep your paws crossed is stays like that! We had a power outage this morning...
08/04/2024

UPDATE: we are back up and mostly running! Keep your paws crossed is stays like that!

We had a power outage this morning 😱 and while the power is back on now, our phones and internet are not back up and running yet.

Please bear with us today while we get things figured out!

Did you see our girl Raven yesterday on her field trip to Jeep Fest? She got to ride in the parade and made so many new ...
08/04/2024

Did you see our girl Raven yesterday on her field trip to Jeep Fest? She got to ride in the parade and made so many new friends! She did FANTASTIC and came back a happy sleepy girlie 💙

Adopt the lovely Lily Pad! She’s a sweet little ray of sunshine! Lily has an infectious smile and the best puppy dog eye...
08/02/2024

Adopt the lovely Lily Pad!

She’s a sweet little ray of sunshine! Lily has an infectious smile and the best puppy dog eyes 🩷🩷 Girlfriend is ready to brighten her families life the way she brightens ours ☀️

Check the comment section for more photos of her sweet smile!

It's ! Meet Lily Pad! 🌸

Lily Pad is a 4-year-old, spayed, female Shepherd mix who has been waiting at the shelter since the beginning of April for her forever family. Despite her current situation, her spirit remains bright, and she knows her perfect match is out there! 🐾

Her foster family reports that Lily Pad got along wonderfully with their resident dogs and kids. She has excellent house, crate, and leash manners and absolutely loves car rides (especially when they end with a pup cup treat!). This smart girl knows how to sit, shake, lay down, and speak, and her love for cheese makes training a breeze. 🧀

Lily Pad's ideal home is one filled with love, patience, and plenty of outdoor adventures. While she prefers a cat-free home, she promises endless affection and joy in return. 🌟

Could you be the family Lily Pad has been waiting for?

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Our next low-cost vaccination clinic is coming up on August 15th at the Canine Care Center from 3:30pm-6pm Appointment s...
08/01/2024

Our next low-cost vaccination clinic is coming up on August 15th at the Canine Care Center from 3:30pm-6pm

Appointment slots fill up quickly so don't miss out! Our vaccination clinics are always on the 3rd Thursday on the month with the signup available on the 1st.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848AAAC2EA0F85-lowcost1

Play dates are the best dates! Penguin (black & white male), Baron (brindle male), and Shimmer (grey male) had a fantast...
07/30/2024

Play dates are the best dates!

Penguin (black & white male), Baron (brindle male), and Shimmer (grey male) had a fantastic romp today 💙

Our friends at Glass City Federal Credit Union gave up some of their Saturday to make SIXTY blankets for our dogs! How s...
07/29/2024

Our friends at Glass City Federal Credit Union gave up some of their Saturday to make SIXTY blankets for our dogs! How sweet is that?! Adoptable (and adorable!) Ferris and Trixie stopped by to show their appreciation and get some snuggles in.

Thank you SO SO MUCH to everyone who helped make the blankets and our volunteers for taking the pups over 😊

Sometimes you have to use some unorthodox methods to convince our sick pups to take their medications. Spam (yes that sp...
07/24/2024

Sometimes you have to use some unorthodox methods to convince our sick pups to take their medications. Spam (yes that spam) works really really well for hiding oral meds and enticing sick dogs to eat them.

We added it to our Amazon wishlist (the low sodium is preferred) or if you’re out shopping and can grab us a few cans our pups will appreciate it!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/319089L4KU2U7/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

07/22/2024

That was fast! Good luck Clam!

ADOPTED!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉Trinket got voted best eyes AND best smile by her kennel mates. She’s more than just a pretty face. She’...
07/21/2024

ADOPTED!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Trinket got voted best eyes AND best smile by her kennel mates.

She’s more than just a pretty face. She’s got the personality to match her good looks! Girlfriend is an all around nice girl. She likes other dogs, kids, adults, baths, walks, car rides, SNACKS, smooches, cuddles, squeaky toys, the list goes on and on. Trinket will make a great companion to pretty much any fun-loving family!

To meet Trinket stop by during our adoption hours: Monday - Friday 11am-5:30pm Saturday & Sunday 11am-4:30pm

Thank you to everyone who donated treats and to our amazing volunteers for giving up some of their Saturday to take a pi...
07/20/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated treats and to our amazing volunteers for giving up some of their Saturday to take a pie right to the face 😂😂

07/20/2024
Handsome Baron! Thanks for sharing him Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC!
07/19/2024

Handsome Baron!

Thanks for sharing him Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC!

🐾 It’s Rescue Me Friday! 🐾 Meet Baron! This one-year-old, neutered male pit mix is the ultimate people pleaser. Baron is not just friendly and affectionate; he’s incredibly attentive and always eager to make you happy. With his love for treats and his sharp focus, he’s a quick learner and a fantastic training partner.

Baron adores other dogs as much as he loves humans. His days are filled with playtime, fun, and his newfound favorite activity: swimming! If you’re an active, affectionate, and adventurous family ready to shower Baron with love, he’s the perfect match for you.

Let’s help Baron find his forever home! 🏡 Share this post and spread the word! Visit him at Lucas County Canine Care & Control today!

Check out Goose on WTOL 11 Good Day this morning! Don’t let her serious face fool you. Girlfriend is a sweetheart!
07/19/2024

Check out Goose on WTOL 11 Good Day this morning! Don’t let her serious face fool you. Girlfriend is a sweetheart!

Terrain is one AMAZING pup! We all adore him and know you will too! He’s such a lovebug it’s almost impossible not to fa...
07/19/2024

Terrain is one AMAZING pup! We all adore him and know you will too! He’s such a lovebug it’s almost impossible not to fall head over heels!

Terrain expresses his love in the most straight forward way possible—by climbing into your lap and covering your face with smooches whenever he gets the chance. His affectionate nature and desire for a strong bond with his human and canine friends has made him a favorite of everyone at the shelter.

He struggled with shelter life, but has been ✨thriving✨ in his foster home! He has good house manners and gets along splendidly with the resident dog and cats as well as his foster sister Piada (she’s also available for adoption! 2 for 1 maybe 😉😉) Terrain has met kids and got along great with them as well. He’s an all around 10/10 very good boy!

To meet Terrain please give us a call (419-213-2800) so we can set up a time with his foster momma to meet up.

Big Mac said 😝 to the heat and opted for a field trip with a volunteer friend to her pool! So much fun! They hung out, s...
07/17/2024

Big Mac said 😝 to the heat and opted for a field trip with a volunteer friend to her pool! So much fun! They hung out, snuggled, and just enjoyed the time away from the shelter.

It’s pretty easy to love this goofy pup. I mean…how INCREDIBLY cute is he?! That face is just 😍😍 and his personality matches. He’s so loving and fun to be around.

Mac has been with us for a while now (WHY?!) and just hasn’t found his people. He recently went home with a family and did great except he was a little too much for their toddler.
The older kids 👌👌 other dogs 👌👌 adults 👌👌 cats…we don’t know, but for families with other pets we recommend doing a foster-to-adopt trial before committing to adoption.

Come meet him during our adoption hours: Monday-Friday 11am-5:30pm Saturday & Sunday 11am-4:30pm

07/14/2024

Did you see us! We’re famous! We were on the news! My buddy Clam is about 3 years old, he came in to our care on April 9 and is ready for you! Get your treats ready! Get your toys ready! We open at 11, come get this sweet boy!

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410 S Erie Street
Toledo, OH
43604

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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What is LC4?

Lucas County Canine Care & Control (LC4) handles stray and homeless dogs and enforces dog laws in Lucas County, which is in Northwest Ohio, including the City of Toledo. We handle on average between 300-350 dogs monthly. We have a staff of 29 people, which is made up of six Canine Control Officers, four front desk clerks, nine kennel technicians, one veterinarian, two veterinary technicians, the community outreach coordinator, a behavior technician & behavior assistant, a kennel manager, an office manager, a field supervisor, and our director. Our department is funded primarily through the purchase of dog licenses. Your dog license purchase not only helps to protect your dog, but also helps us care for homeless and stray dogs, protect the community from loose and dangerous dogs, and help reunite lost dogs and their owners.