Darke County Animal Shelter

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Our Mission Statement

To provide humane dog-control and care. To ensure safety and welfare of people and animals through professional law enforcement and community relations. To provide the best possible chance of rehabilitation and re-homing of abandoned dogs as well as reuniting lost dogs with their owners.


Shelter Services

  • Provide enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code 955 dealing with dogs.

  • Provide dogs for adoption.

  • Provide public education in regards to companion animals.

  • Provide a suitable place for impounded dogs, making proper provisions for feeding and caring for them.

  • Patrol and humanely seize and impound all dogs found not wearing a current year license.

  • Investigate livestock deaths caused by dogs or coyote.

  • Make a weekly report to the County Commissioners.

  • Provide emergency services where a true emergency exists.

  • We are here for owners of lost dogs to claim their animals. We post lost dog information for 2 weeks in house.

  • We try to reunite stray dogs with their owners.

  • We provide immediate notification to dog owner if dog is wearing current year tag.



Donations

We accept all donations, no matter how big or small, and we appreciate them all. Items such as

  • bleach

  • shampoo

  • blankets

  • dog food

  • small dog treats

  • paper towels

are always needed. If you would like to donate you can send items to 5066 County Home Rd Greenville Ohio 45331 or stop by the shelter in person.

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