Stark County Humane Society is a non-profit organization that's been serving the human and animal populations of Stark County for over 100 years. Besides providing a safe haven for unwanted dogs and cats in the community, they find new and loving homes for them as well.
They offer several services, including the following:
Adoption is one of the most rewarding, life-changing experiences there is. You form a bond with a pet almost from the moment you set eyes on them, and you experience the privilege of changing their life. Here’s the easy adoption process at Stark County Humane Society:
Adoption fees at Stark County Humane Society are as follows:
Your adoption fee covers spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, deworming, rabies vaccinations, a free exam within two weeks of adoption at local vet hospitals, heartworm testing for dogs, and FIV/FeLV testing for cats.
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.