FAQ's

  • ARE YOU THE SAME AS THE HUMANE SOCIETY?

    No, we are two completely separate entities.  The Wayne County Dog Shelter is located on Burbank Road in Wooster, OH.  The Dog Shelter is responsible for taking in all of the stray dogs throughout the county.  If they are not claimed by their owners and after received medical care, they undergo a behavior assesment and are then placed for adoption.  


    The Wayne County Humane Society is located on Mechanicsburg Road in Wooster.  You can contact them at 330-262-0152 for more information on the services they provide.



  • DO YOU SELL DOG LICENSES?

    Yes, we sell dog licenses year round.  Our shelter operates off of the sale of dog licenses. We have recently partnered with Docupet to enhance your license experience. You can find our more information here.



  • DO YOU TAKE IN OWNER RELEASED DOGS?

    Under certain circumstances we will accept owner released dogs.  We are not able to take in dogs that are aggressive with people or other dogs due to our environment. There is also an owner release fee.  Please call for more information. 330-345-1018.



  • DO I REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY TO THE SHELTER?

    A Dog Warden is responsible for investigating dogs running at large, dog licenses, and dog bites. Should a Dog Warden encounter a situation involving abandonment, neglect, or other welfare concerns for dogs they would be able to intervene only to a certain extent.  


    The Wayne County Dog Warden's are able to enforce cruelty laws only within the city limits of Orrville and Wooster. If you have a  cruelty concern outside of Orrville or Wooster city limits or for another type of animal please contact your local law enforcement agency.



  • HOW MUCH IS YOUR ADOPTION FEE?

    $75.00. Please see our adoption information page for more details.



  • ARE YOU A NO KILL FACILITY?

    Yes, we qualify as a no-kill facility by maintaining a positive placement rate of over 90% each year. We do not euthanize friendly, healthy dogs and we do not euthanize for space or length of stay. 


    Our priority however, is safety and we do have to euthanize dogs that we cannot safely place back into the public or dogs that have been severly injured.  Unsafe dogs are given time to adjust to our environment and evaluated multiple times prior to a euthanasia decision being made. All of the dogs at the shelter are also monitored by a veterinarian.



  • DO YOU ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS?

    Yes!  We welcome and appreciate all volunteers.  Please see our volunteer page for more information.



  • WHY AREN'T YOU OPEN IN THE MORNING OR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK?

    The shelter is cleaned and disinfected each and every day.  Every kennel, all bedding, toys, andbowls are washed daily. Each dog spends time outside of their kennel as well. We also provide comprehensive medical care, including daily well checks, vaccinations, microchipping and heartworm testing. There's a great deal that goes on behind the scenes! Not to mention, the animals need decompression time and time to work one-on-one with our enrichment staff on socialization and basic behavior.  In order to provide the best care possible for the dogs the shelter has to be closed at certain times.


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