Please note: Below you will find dogs available for adoption from 2 different facilities, the Knox County Humane Society, as well as the Knox County Animal Shelter (the dog pound.) You will need to contact the appropriate organization to adopt the dog you want. Contact information is available on each dog's page.

The Knox County Humane Society lists Animal Shelter dogs as a courtesy in an effort to get as many dogs as possible adopted.

Humane Society Dogs are listed as "HS - Name and Number." Animal Shelter Dogs are listed below by Pen #.

About the Humane Society Canine Program
The Knox County Humane Society, located at 400 Columbus Rd in Mount Vernon, is a volunteer-run organization funded through donations. The Humane Society Canine Program selects dogs from the Knox County Animal Shelter and transports them to rescue groups. The majority of dogs are transferred to the East Coast (where spay/neuter programs have been in effect for many years).

The Humane Society has a select number of dogs available for adoption. If you are interested in one of the Humane Society dogs listed above, please contact us at kchsdogs@yahoo.com or by leaving a message at the Humane Society at 740-392-2287.

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About the Animal Shelter
The Knox County Animal Shelter is a county run and funded organization. It is located at 285 Columbus Rd in Mount Vernon, OH.

Stray dogs are held for 72 hours (3 days). If not reclaimed by an owner, they may be put up for adoption. Owner surrenders (dogs brought to the shelter by an owner) can be put up for adoption immediately. If you have lost your dog and see it pictured here, please call or come to the shelter to reclaim it! As an open door shelter, space must be made available for incoming dogs.

Please save these lives by adopting!

If you are interested in adopting, please come in person to meet the dog.  A bonding room is available for potential adopters to interact with the dogs in a quiet setting.  Applications are available at the shelter.