Ohio No Kill Dog Shelter

Canine Collective

Canine Collective Ohio Dog Rescue

Our mission Our mission is to provide rescued dogs another chance to find their forever homes. We rescue from high-kill shelters, hoarding situations, and from families in crisis. We have physical kennel facilities in Plain City, Ohio (near Columbus), as well as puppies and adults in foster homes, and adults participating in our Obedience program at North Central Correctional Institute.

Open Visiting Hours By Appointment Only.

We would love to have you visit us! We are open but operating by approved applicant appointments only.

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ADOPTION

Adoption process: If you are interested in adopting, you must complete an Adoption Application online. You cannot meet our dogs without an approved application. Also, some of our dogs aren’t currently housed at our Canine Collective kennel. When approved, arrangements can be made for you to meet or adopt the off-site dogs.

Criterion for approval: We adopt to people who live within 4 hours of our kennel in Plains City, OH. If you do not own your residence, we will verify that you are permitted to have a dog and determine any breed or weight restrictions. If you have dogs in the home, they must be spayed/neutered, up to date on annual vaccinations, and on preventative health care.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION:

FOSTER

Young puppies, pregnant or nursing mothers, dogs in need of socialization, adult dogs experiencing kennel stress, or dogs undergoing medical care are placed in foster homes when available. Adult dogs available for foster are indicated in their biography on the available dogs page.

Foster process: If you are interested in fostering, you must complete the Foster Application online and sign a foster contract, which outlines responsibilities.

The Canine Collective will cover the costs of medical care, food, and all necessary supplies for the dog while it is in the foster home. Foster is expected to provide pictures, background information, take the dog or puppy to our vet as needed, and be available for any scheduled meet-and-greets. Fosters should be within an hour or two of our kennels and be willing to travel. Fosters are assigned a dedicated foster coordinator available from initial intake to adoption.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A FOSTER APPLICATION:

DONATE

As a private 503 non-profit, we are funded by adoption fees and donations. Your donation is critical to achieving our mission. For donations, we accept cash or a donation of goods. We have a weather-proof Donation Box outside our kennel gates where donations can be dropped off, and any donations are greatly appreciated! Cash donations can be made either regularly (called our Guardian Angel Program) or for a special one time donation. Donations can be made via Venmo or by check, mailed to:

Canine Collective
11144 US-42
Plain City, OH 43064

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WAYS TO HELP

We always have need of volunteers to handle dogs at events, walk dogs at the kennel, transport dogs to vet appointments, clean kennels, social media, take pictures and videos. The list is endless. If interested in volunteering, complete a volunteer application and indicate your areas of interest. In order to volunteer at the kennel, you must attend a kennel training session and be at least 18 years of age. Those under age 18 are welcome at events, but if under age 16 must be accompanied by and adult.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: