Kid-Friendly Dogs for Adoption in Cuyahoga Falls, OH: 12 Dogs Good with Children
By Dogs of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Cuyahoga Falls have 12 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. Here are all 12, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every dog on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.
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1. Truffles
Adult · Female · Wirehaired Fox Terrier / Mixed (short coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



Introducing Truffles.
This sweet 3-year-old Wirehaired Terrier mix is a professional lap warmer with a heart full of love!
She's calm, crate trained, and gets along well with other dogs, but let's be real, her favorite place is curled up with her humans, soaking up all the cuddles she can get!
She's new to the rescue, so we're still getting to know her. She may need some housetraining or a refresher course as she settles into her new home. A little patience and consistency will go a long way.
She came into our care with some hair loss due to a lack of proper care, but she's recovering beautifully and looking better every day.
Truffles’ adoption fee is $400.00
Please complete a non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org
Read more about Truffles
All Paws and Prayers animals are up-to-date on vaccinations (age appropriate) and are given monthly flea/heartworm prevention. Adoption fees also include the pet's spay/neuter and microchipping.
Inquiries submitted through Petfinder or other third-party websites do not submit as applications in our database.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
2. Snoopy
Adult (5 years 4 months) · Male · Beagle (medium coat) · 39 mi from Cuyahoga Falls




Meet adorable Snoopy. Rescued from an overcrowded shelter where he was found as a stray. Snoopy is 5 years old and currently 33 pounds, although a bit chubby. He is dog friendly and has the great Beagle temperament. We are unsure about cats at this time although he spotted one on a walk and didn’t seem interested. Respectful older children shouldn’t be an issue. He rides well in the car and walks well on the leash, just be ready when he spots a squirrel. As usual for his breed, we do prefer a fenced yard. He is also house trained. Snoopy is neutered and up to date on all vaccines. His adoption fee is $225. If interested in Snoopy, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Joey Pup
Young · Male · Labrador Retriever / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls


Hi there! My name is Joseph Pup, affectionately called "Joey", and I am looking for a loving family to adopt me and take me home! Born on 12-15-25, I've been told I am sweet as honey, and will be a great addition to a loving home. Weighing in at 60 pounds, I will definitely be the first to jump in the car when possible to go to the Paws and Prayers amazing adoption events, where I absolutely love getting loved on and attention from new friends. If I sound like I might be your next true love, don't delay! Please fill out the application to adopt today. Joey loves to cuddle and leans into his person to say "I love you".
Read more about Joey Pup
My daddy is an Australian Shepherd, weighing about 70lbs, and all we know about mama dog is that she has to be a super sweet dog (lab mix) because her babies are A-Maz-ING!! I am neutered, up to date on vaccines, dewormer, flea/tick and heartworm prevention, microchipped and ready to go to my new home. Adoption fee is $350 and any questions can be directed to marty@pawsandprayers.org. Joey would do best in a fenced yard due to his size and breeds.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Cash
Adult (2 years) · Male · Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 2 mi from Cuyahoga Falls




Hi, I’m Cash!
I’m a 2-year-old blue nose pitbull with plenty of energy, a big heart, and very little understanding of personal pillow space. If your head is on it, mine can fit next to yours. That’s just cuddle math.
I love walks, running around, and spending time with my people. But tell me it’s time to relax, and I’m happy to settle down. After my morning routine, I usually pencil in a nap. My schedule is flexible… unless we’re talking about snacks.
Speaking of snacks, I’m smart, food motivated, and eager to learn. You bring the treats; I’ll bring my best “Who, me? The good boy?” face.
Read more about Cash
I love having other dogs around—even the little Chihuahua in my foster home likes me! Cats, though, get me a little too excited, and I will chase them. A home without cats would be the best fit unless my adopters can commit to careful introductions, management, and training.
I rarely bark, but when I do, let’s just say you won’t need a notification on your phone.
Mostly, I’m a sweet, affectionate love bug who wants a kind home, some fun adventures, and a spot beside you.
Adoption is $250 which includes his spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip and current monthly prevention. To fill out an application for this animal or a general application click HERE.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Honey
Adult (6 years 1 month) · Female · American Pit Bull Terrier (short coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



If you are looking for an incredibly sweet dog to add to your family, look no further. This 5 year old foster dog has easily won my heart over, and she'll do the same to yours. She is doing great with housetraining and crate training. I have left her unattended in the house and she does well given there's no yummy food on the counter. She loves toys, and usually has to grab one to take outside during potty/playtime. She loves to play fetch in the fenced in yard, but can easily jump over a 4ft fence, so I am asking for a 6 foot fence, or someone that loves outdoor activities. She loves curling up in a little ball on the couch or snuggling at bedtime.
Read more about Honey
She lives with another foster dog and does good. She's very receptive to commands, and does ok on the leash, but needs reinforced training to not pull. A special harness seems to greatly help with that! We do not know how she is with cats!!! If you would like to be considered to adopt this cute girl, please fill out our application at pawsandprayers.org, and I will be in touch after it has been reviewed!! Her adoption fee is $200, and includes her spay surgery, up to date vaccines, rabies, heartworm, flea and tick prevention, dewormer, microchip, and endless love from Sweet Honey!! Please email me at sswank1@gmail.com with any questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Sweet Shivers
Adult (2 years 6 months) · Female · Dachshund / Mixed (short coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



If you are looking to adopt an incredibly sweet little dog, Shivers might be a good fit. She is only 15.8lbs and loves cuddling
under the covers
Read more about Sweet Shivers
in bed and doesn't make a peep all night long. She loves playing with toys, and will play fetch with a ball too. Dinner time is her favorite part of the day, and a nice nap on the couch is something she enjoys as well. She is almost potty trained, but still has pee accidents in the house if I'm not paying attention.. She is slowly warming up to being crated, but will still bark and get quite upset for the most part. I do sit near the crate with yummy treats, and when she quiets down, she gets a treat, which really works. ( I'll keep working on this....)
Please remember that adopting a smaller dog can be a 10-20 year commitment!! If you are interested in adopting Shivers, please go to pawsandprayers.org and fill out our non-obligatory application. Her adoption fee is $400, and includes spay, up to date vaccines, dewormer and flea/tick prevention, (she is heartworm negative), a microchip, and endless love from Shivers!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
7. Waffles
Young (1 year 6 months) · Male · Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



If you are in the market for a new amazing dog, look no further. This deliciously sweet boy is crate trained, house trained, potty trained, knows several commands such as sit, come, and down, and for sure would love to learn more if treats are involved. He's definitely a black lab (mix), because he has the webbed feet for swimming, but we don't even know if he's ever been able to swim!! Hint....Hint.... LOL Waffles can be a bit mouthy, and it likes he was never taught as a puppy, so we would love a kind, patient family that can guide him and teach him how to be better boy. So many great qualities though. He loves playing with toys and chasing balls, and we would be thrilled to find him a family that enjoys long walks in the neighborhood, or even an adventurous hike would be a blast for him. (Probably another first).
Read more about Waffles
If you would like to be considered to adopt this great dog, please fill out an application today. His adoption fee is $350, and includes neuter, up to date on all vaccines and preventions, microchip, and endless love and appreciation from Waffles.
Please email marty@pawsandprayers.org with any questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Bonnie
Adult (2 years 11 months) · Female · Corgi / Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Mixed (medium coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



Bonnie is a 3 year old, 30 pound sweetheart that is ready to wiggle her cute little self into your heart and home. She loves giving kisses and spending time cuddling with her foster mom, and getting belly rubs. When it's nice outside, she enjoys relaxing in the sun, so a (physical) fenced in yard would be wonderful. Bonnie would love to be the queen of the house, as she can be dog selective, but if she had to choose, she'd pick a cute guy (dog) to be roommates with. We would love for Bonnie to go to an active family that loves getting out for hikes, or long walks in the neighborhood. She's an amazing girl, and deserves an amazing family.
Read more about Bonnie
To adopt Bonnie, please do our non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org so we can see if you are a good match. She is up to date on all vaccines, microchipped and spayed and ready to go to her new home. She comes with a GPS collar. She does get attached to her person. Her adoption fee is $350.
Any questions, please email marty@pawsandprayers.org
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- Good with kids
- No cats
- House-trained
9. Agar
Adult (2 years 3 months) · Male · Rottweiler (short coat) · 20 mi from Cuyahoga Falls







I'm Agar a big handsome baby of a Block Head Rott, that is 2 and weighs in at 100 pounds. I should need about 10 more lbs, to get to my full weight. I have had a neglected 2 years. I was basically used to make puppies and kept outside. The person had a lot of dogs and sold me to a couple. I was covered in fleas and had lost some of my fur. The second couple kept me outside too. Now I am at the rescue, which I am thankful for. They gave me a good flea med and they died quickly. Then I had a medicated bath. Oh how good that felt. I have been neutered and vetted. I am in a big barn with my own couch and radio.
Read more about Agar
There is a door I can go outside into a kennel area. Then I get walks daily in a huge yard, for big me . I am very strong and need to learn to walk on a leash. I need overall training, because I have had none. I am too much, for the 70 year old lady I am with. A Rott lover that understands my breed, would be best to help me. A man would be great. I would love to hang out with the fellas in a barn or garage. I need a strong foster or adopter. I still think I'm a 10 pound puppy. I haven't really had a chance to bond to a person. If I could, I would be your best fan. I look forward to being in a home with someone to love me. It gets lonely out here. I don't expect much. I like being inside away from pesky bugs,but I do need a fenced yard to stretch my big body in. I am medium energy and entertain myself. I do love toys and balls. If you consider fostering me, you can start me in the right direction and get me ready for adoption, or keep yourself. What do you think, I will be your best bud. I'm ready to learn.
If interested, you can easily fill out an adoption application by clicking here: adoption application
For those viewing on Petfinder, if you are interested in adopting this animal please click on More About Rose's Rescue, you may fill out adoption application from there. Or go to the Rose's Rescue website, www.rosesrescue.net , and click on Fees - Adoption Info - Online Application
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Molly
Senior · Female · Hound / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls


Molly is an angel dog, super sweet and friendly. She weighs 48 pounds and is a low rider with short little legs. She looks like she has basset hound in her with a short, long, chubby body, with maybe a touch of terrier. She is spayed and up to date on all her vaccines and microchipped. She will be getting treated for heartworm but if someone wants to adopt her prior to this, she can go to their home to recuperate. .Her adoption fee is $150 and it comes with lots of love. If interested, please complete our non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org. Any questions, email alfedor@sbcglobal.net.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
11. Cuddle Bug Dizzy
Adult (2 years 4 months) · Female · Dachshund / Mixed (long coat) · 5 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



We did not name this little girl, but we are definitely going to roll with it for now. LOL Introducing Dizzy! New to Paws and Prayers, this sweet 23lb girl is proving to be an amazing velcro cuddle-bug lap dog! Ha! Two year old Dizzy is super sweet, and did wonderful during her medical exam, vaccines, etc today. Dizzy took about 3-5 days to get used to her new doggie brother in the home, so if you have current dogs and are interested in Dizzy, it may take a few days of introductions between a kitchen gate! (She is not a fan of being crated and will act likes she's dying in one.) lol She has been doing great with potty training, and seemed to really enjoy having a fenced in yard to run, play and go potty in!
Read more about Cuddle Bug Dizzy
If you would like to be considered to adopt this lovely girl, please fill out our application at pawsandprayers.org. Her adoption fee is $400, and includes her spay surgery, up to date vaccines, microchip, dewormer, flea, tick and hw prevention, and endless love from Dizzy!
- Good with kids
12. Helen
Puppy (4 months 29 days) · Female · Doberman Pinscher / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Cuyahoga Falls



Helen is an adorable all natural 5-month-old female Doberman mix puppy who is ready to find her forever family.
Life didn't get off to the best start for Helen and her littermates. They were removed from their home by authorities due to poor living conditions, and the local shelter knew these puppies needed the help of a rescue. Doberman Underground stepped in and give them the chance they deserve.
Read more about Helen
Helen is thriving in her foster home. She's everything you would expect from a happy Doberman puppy—playful, curious, affectionate, energetic and full of personality! She loves exploring the world around her, enjoys playing with other dogs, is cat friendly, and is ready to shower her future family with love.
Dobermans are an intelligent, active working breed, and prior Doberman ownership experience is required. A canine companion in the home is ideal to help Helen continue building confidence and appropriate social skills. A physically fenced yard is preferred.
While puppies are undeniably adorable, they are also a significant commitment. They require patience, consistency, training, and plenty of time to grow into well-balanced adult dogs. All adopters are required to engage with a professional trainer to help set both puppy and family up for success. Spay/neuter contract required.
Before applying, please carefully consider whether you're ready for the time, energy, and dedication required to raise a puppy, as well as the lifelong commitment of the next 10–12 years. If you're prepared for the adventure, Helen is ready to reward you with a lifetime of love, laughter, and loyal companionship.
Apply today at
https://dudobes.org/adopt/application/
Doberman Underground adopts to Ohio and some close in counties of bordering states. Be sure to check the complete list of the state and specific counties we adopt to at the top of the application.
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- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Adopting a dog with children in Cuyahoga Falls
Bring the whole family to meet the dog before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the dog behaves around children your kids' ages.
Teach children to let the dog come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the dog alone while it's eating or sleeping. Give the dog a bed or crate of their own to retreat to, and always supervise young children with a new dog.
Relaxed adult dogs are often a better match for young children than puppies, which jump up, nip and chew while they learn.
Rescues with kid-friendly dogs near Cuyahoga Falls
- Paws and PrayersCuyahoga Falls, OH · 8 kid-friendly dogs above
- Hartman's HoundsAmherst, OH · 1 kid-friendly dog above
- Toby's Critter Cove RescueCuyahoga Falls , Oh · 1 kid-friendly dog above
- Rose's RescueRootstown, OH · 1 kid-friendly dog above
- Doberman UndergroundAurora, OH · 1 kid-friendly dog above
Questions about adopting kid-friendly dogs in Cuyahoga Falls
How many kid-friendly dogs are up for adoption in Cuyahoga Falls?
As of November 4, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, have 12 kid-friendly dogs up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kid-friendly dog in Cuyahoga Falls?
The rescues with the most kid-friendly dogs near Cuyahoga Falls right now are Paws and Prayers (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Hartman's Hounds (Amherst, OH) and Toby's Critter Cove Rescue (Cuyahoga Falls , Oh). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
What kind of dog is best with kids?
A calm, patient dog that the rescue has seen around children. Adult dogs are often easier than puppies with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.