544 Dog Leg Road, Heath, OH 43056

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, and Sat 10am-4pm. Dog adoption center hours are by appointment only.

To get approved, veterans must apply to Pets for Patriots online or by phone, providing the requested, required proof of service. Once a veteran is approved and has their approval letter from Pets for Patriots, they can visit the Licking County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter to adopt an eligible dog which meets at least ONE of the following criteria: -Dog two years or older -Special needs dog (birth defect, disability or chronic medical condition), regardless of age -Dog homeless for 6 months or more -Large dog (40+ pounds at the time of the adoption), of any age

Veterans and current military members who are approved by Pets for Patriots will have adoption fees waived. The purchase of a current Licking County Dog License is required at the time of adoption ($44 as of February 1st, 2025).

Eligible veterans for this program include the following: -Active, Reserve, or separated members of the U.S. military at any stage and from any armed forces; Pets for Patriots serves veterans from WWII to those currently serving. -Adopting pet for himself/herself; veterans cannot adopt on behalf of another person and MUST be the legal owner/signatory for the adoption. -Approved by Pets for Patriots prior to pet adoption: all veterans MUST present their Pets for Patriots approval email/letter to shelter staff.

Licking County, Ohio
Ohio