Dogs for Adoption in The Plains, OH: 20 Dogs Looking for a Home
By Dogs of the Day · Updated



24 dogs and puppies are waiting for homes at 2 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of The Plains. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the dogs up for adoption within 50 miles of The Plains, 5 puppies, 12 young dogs, 2 adults and 1 senior. The breeds you'll see most are Beagle, Chihuahua and Labrador Retriever, along with plenty of one-of-a-kind mixes.
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1. Luther
Young · Male · Boxer / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) · 21 mi from The Plains



Friendly and happy boy, born April 11, 2023. He lived in a camper on AEP ground all summer until the family had to move. Good with other pets, knows basic commands. Neutered, current on shots, Lyme/heartworm tested, crate and house trained. He loves to play with an empty plastic milk jug. Fee $150. Apply at morganspot.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Tyler
Young · Male · Labrador Retriever / Weimaraner / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from The Plains



This is 100 pounds of love and devotion, well-mannered, friendly with everybody, knows commands, and good in a fence. He is 2 years old, and has light hazel eyes. Crate and house trained, current on shots. Fee $300. Apply at morganspot.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Scout
Young · Male · Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat) · 21 mi from The Plains




Scout is a good boy, pound rescue, a year old, 56 pounds, totally housetrained, okay on leash, good with all people but guards his food so probably shouldn't live with small childre who have the same tendencies. Loves other dogs, always wants to play. Fee $200. Apply at morganspot.org. Meeting by appointment.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Rita
Young · Female · Border Collie / Mixed (long coat) · 21 mi from The Plains





Beautiful, attentive, and good-natured, Rita weighs 46 pounds and is about 3 years old. She was found along a road and never claimed. She is good with dogs and people, but not recommended for cats and small pets. Very fluffy, medium-length tail. Spayed, Lyme/heartworm tested, current on shots. Fee $150.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- No cats
- House-trained
5. Amber
Adult (1 year 5 months) · Female · Chihuahua · 50 mi from The Plains







Meet Amber! This little gem is nearly perfect. Amber is exceptionally smart, and willing to please her caretaker. After a week in foster care, she has almost mastered going potty outside, with only a few BM accidents near the potty pad. After just a few days, she is doing well with sit, stay, and come. Her foster mom thinks she would make a great agility dog. She's very athletic, but also likes to lay near her person for cuddle time. Amber gets along well with other dogs, and cats. She's friendly with people, but when tested with small children, she hid behind her foster mom but didn't snap or growl. We suspect she had never seen children before. Don't pass up this wonderful little girl.
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
6. Charlie's Angels
Puppy (3 months 27 days) · Female · Beagle / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains



Introducing Charle's Angel's Cameron! Cameron came to DASH with her 2 sisters Lucy and Drew when their owner needed to surrender an unexpected litter. Cameron is a beautiful girl, and those eyes! She is a typical puppy, exploring and learning the world right now. She is a little shy, but warms up pretty quickly once she meets you. She loves playing with her sisters and other dogs in her current foster home. Since she is still very much a puppy, she is still working on her crate training, potty training and walking on a leash. Her new family will need to continue to work with her on those things so she can grow up to be the best family member she can be! She has not been kid or cat tested, but feel she would be fine with proper introductions. This girl is fun loving and ready to bounce her way into her new family's hearts and home!
- Good with dogs
7. Benny
Puppy (3 months 1 day) · Male · Labrador Retriever / Hound · 50 mi from The Plains







Introducing Benny! Benny came to DASH when his owner basically dumped him at the rescue. He is a very sweet, smart, loving young pup, who loves everyone he meets. He is great with the other dogs in his foster home. He is working on crate training and potty training and is doing really well in a very short time. His new family will need to continue to work with him on these things so he can grow up to be the best pup he can be. He does walk well on a leash already! This guy has not been around kids or cats, but feel due to his age, he would be ok with both with proper introductions. He would make a family a great companion!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
8. Ozzy
Young (1 year 6 months) · Male · Chihuahua / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains







Welcome Ozzy! Ozzy came to DASH with his mom, Tilly, when their elderly owner could no longer care for them. He is a young guy, who loves his toys and playing with the other small dogs in his foster home. He is also ok with kids and cats. He loves using the doggie door to go outside to potty, but will also use pee pads. This boy can sometimes be a bit vocal, so an apartment may not be the best fit for him. He is crate trained and walks well on a leash. He is ready for a family or person who wants to take him on adventures and give him the best life!
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Arlo
2 Years · Male · Shih Tzu / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains




I am Arlo! I came to DASH when my owner could no longer care for me. I am a young handsome boy, who loves everyone. I enjoy hanging out with the other doggies in my foster home and being wherever my foster mom is. I enjoy sleeping in bed with her as well and walks are one of my favorite things to do. I love giving affection and getting it in return. I am mostly potty trained, as long as I am kept on a schedule, but I also wear belly bands when I am going to be home alone for a while. I am working on being in a crate, I am not really a big fan yet, so my new family will have to keep helping me with that. I have not been around cats and I think I would love kids. I am ready to bounce into my new forever home right now!
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Sadie Mae
Young (1 year 1 month) · Female · Jack Russell Terrier / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains




Meet Sadie Mae! Sadie Mae is a very sweet and smart girl, she loves going for walks and being outside. She is such a love bug and wants affection. She has not been tested with cats, other dogs or small children. She does great in her crate and is sill working on potty training in her current foster home. Put in your application for this sweetheart today!
11. Pip
Puppy (8 months) · Male · Chihuahua · 50 mi from The Plains






Welcome Pip to DASH! Pip came to DASH with his brother, Squeak from a rural shelter in Kentucky. This little guy is super sweet and loves all of the dogs in his current foster home. He is a little shy when he meets new people, but warms up very quickly. He is working on his crate training, walking on a leash and potty training, which he is doing really well with. He can be a little bit of a barker (typical chihuahua guard dog! ) so apartment living may not be the best fit for him. He is also small and will not get much bigger, so small kids under 8 would also not be the best for him. Older kids would be ok with proper introductions. He has been around cats, and doesn't seem to like them much. This little guy is ready to start his forever chapter with his new person or family.
- Good with dogs
12. Maverick
Puppy (3 months 24 days) · Male · Chihuahua / Beagle / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains








Welcome Maverick to DASH! Maverick is a young, sweet, goofball chi/beagle mix puppy who is currently in our DASH Prison Program where he is learning all of his puppy manners, including crate training, potty training, walking on a leash as well as his basic commands and learning to socialize with other dogs and humans. He is good with other dogs and all people so far. He has not been cat or kid tested, so proper introductions to both would be recommended. This guy is ready to find his forever home where he can grow up and be the best boy he can be!
- Good with dogs
13. Moss
Puppy (4 months 14 days) · Male · Chihuahua / Beagle / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains



Welcome Moss to DASH! Moss came to DASH with his siblings. He is a young, sweet, goofball chi/beagle mix puppy who is currently in our DASH Prison Program where he is learning all of his puppy manners, including crate training, potty training, walking on a leash as well as his basic commands and learning to socialize with other dogs and humans. He is good with other dogs and all people so far. He has not been cat or kid tested, so proper introductions to both would be recommended. This little boy cannot wait to find his forever home where he can grow up and be the best family member he can be!
- Good with dogs
14. Daisy
Senior (8 years 2 months) · Female · Terrier / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains








Welcome Daisy to DASH! Daisy came to DASH with Annie, when their owner no longer wanted them. We don't know why anyone wouldn't want this girl as she is just about perfect. She's not a puppy, so she's already mastered crate training, potty training and walking on a leash and don’t let her age fool you, Daisy has lots of energy! She is currently in our DASH Prison Program where she is learning her basic commands and is doing very well. She likes most dogs, but can be a little picky on who her friends are, so proper introductions are a must for her. She also loves everyone once she meets you and can spend a little time with you, then she wants to be in your lap or on your chest if you happen to be laying down. She has not been kid or cat tested. This beautiful girl is ready to find her forever and ever home.
- House-trained
15. Annie
Adult (5 years 1 month) · Female · Hound / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains






Say hello to Annie! Annie came to DASH with Daisy when their owner no longer wanted them. That is such a mystery to us, as Annie is a very happy, chill, laid back dog, who loves everyone she has met including dogs. She is crated trained, potty trained and walks well on a leash. She is currently in our DASH Prison Program where she is learning her basic commands and has mastered most of them already. This girl is ready to have some great adventures and then chill out and relax with her new family or person. She has not been kid tested, but feel she would be fine with proper introductions and she has also not been cat tested. Are you ready to bring this loving and chill girl into your home so she knows she is going to loved forever?
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Marley P
11 Months · Male · Poodle (unknown type) / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains





Stop and say hello to Marley P! This super sweet doodle boy came to DASH when his owners health no longer allowed them to care for a puppy with his energy. He was found by the original owners tied to a pole on a country road when he was a very young puppy. They were determined that he not be abandoned again so into the rescue he came! He is still very much a puppy, loves to play fetch with his favorite balls and tries to get all the other doggies in his foster home to play as well. He is working on his crate training, he is not a fan and will whine and bark, so he is not crated regularly in his foster home.
Read more about Marley P
He walks well on a leash and is potty trained. He loves everyone he has met including the fosters grandkids who range in age from 6-9. He may not be great with really small kids just due to his enthusiasm and still learning what personal space is. He has also been around cats, and while he doesn't hurt them, he does think they want to play and so proper introductions would be best. He also loves to sleep in bed with his foster and needs to be touching his person. This boy is ready to find an active home who will take him on adventures and continue helping him be the best boy he can be and give him all the love and attention he so deserves.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Waylon Jennings FTA
Young (1 year 4 months) · Male · Plott Hound / Labrador Retriever / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains



Introducing Waylon Jennings! This young guy came to DASH from a rural shelter in Kentucky when he was on the short list for euthanasia for overcrowding. He's a big boy and very energetic, so he will need a very active person or family who is willing to make sure he gets the exercise he needs so that when it's time to relax that he'll be ready. He is very friendly with all of the people and dogs he has met so far, but his play style is a little rough so a bigger dog sibling would be the best fit for him (no little dogs). The same goes for kids, he would do best in a home with older kids who he can't knock down when he's wanting to play.
Read more about Waylon Jennings FTA
He is currently in our DASH Prison Program where he is learning basic commands and working on his crate training (will sometimes bark when left alone) and walking on a leash. He is housebroken in the prison setting. He is very affectionate and goofy and thinks he's a lap dog. This boy needs adventure and a forever family dedicated to helping him to continue to become the best companion he can be. (FTA: Waylon Jennings is a part of our Foster-to-Adopt program. If you are interested in bringing Waylon Jennings home to test how he would acclimate to your environment, apply today!)
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Eunice
Young (1 year) · Female · Beagle / Basset Hound / Mixed · 50 mi from The Plains







Welcome Eunice to DASH! Eunice came to DASH from rural Kentucky with 8 other dogs when their owner was going to surrender them to a high-kill shelter. She was very shy and shut down when she first got to the rescue, but is now currently in the DASH Prison Program where she is blossoming into an adorable and loving girl. She is working on her basic commands and has mastered a few already. She is also working on her crate training, potty training and walking on a leash, as all of those things were foreign to her. She can be a little protective of her food and toys around other dogs, so her new family will need to continue to work with her.
Read more about Eunice
She loves the boy dogs in the prison, but is a little picky about her girl friends, so proper introductions are a must for her. She has not been kid or cat tested, so again proper introductions would be needed for either. This girl loves giving and receiving affection and playing and would love to find an active family or person who understands her breed mix is going to need to be active so that she can then chill out and just hang out with you.
- Good with dogs
- Good with cats
19. Shy
4 Years 2 Months · Female · Chihuahua · 50 mi from The Plains







Meet Shy! Shy is a tiny sweet little white Chihuahua with a big personality that continues to blossom more and more every day! Coming from a hoarding situation where she had very little positive human interaction, Shy has made incredible progress in learning what it means to simply be a happy, loved dog. Once an extremely frightened little girl, Shy has transformed into a playful, curious, and energetic companion. She has an almost puppy-like enthusiasm for life and loves chasing toys, playing with her foster dog siblings, and following her people around the house. She wants to be involved in everything and is constantly discovering new things she enjoys! One of Shy’s biggest accomplishments has been learning to enjoy affection.
Read more about Shy
She now happily accepts pets when you’re sitting down and she can approach you on her own terms. She loves coming over for treats and food and genuinely enjoys being near her people. However, she’s still figuring out how she feels about being approached, touched unexpectedly, or picked up. When someone approaches her, Shy will often scamper away, sometimes almost as though she’s turned it into a little game! While she can still be skittish, her reactions often seem to be a combination of playfulness, uncertainty, and simply not knowing what to expect. When she’s sleepy and relaxed, she’s much more accepting of being approached or picked up. She’s making progress, but physical affection and handling are still things she needs to explore at her own pace. Patience will be especially important for Shy’s future family. She will likely need a very long adjustment period in a new home, and her adopters must be willing to give her the time and space to build trust without expecting immediate affection. Even though she’s made wonderful progress in foster care, moving into an unfamiliar environment with new people will be a big change for her. Her future family should understand that building a bond with Shy will be a gradual process, and that’s perfectly okay! Shy can do well with either men or women and would especially benefit from a home with friendly small to medium-sized dogs but has been around large dogs. Having other dogs around has played a huge role in helping her gain confidence, learn routines, and discover how much fun life can be. Shy is still working on house training. She does have occasional accidents but makes an effort to use pee pads and does best with a consistent outdoor potty schedule. A securely fenced yard would be ideal, as she is not yet leash trained. Shy may not be the dog who immediately curls up in your lap or asks to be held, but she has so much love, happiness, and personality waiting to be discovered. She’s a silly, playful little girl who wants to connect with people but is still learning how. Her perfect family won’t measure her progress by how quickly she allows herself to be held or cuddled. Instead, they’ll celebrate the little moments: the first time she approaches for pets, the day she chooses to stay beside them, or the moment she realizes she can completely relax in their presence.
- Good with dogs
20. Baylon
Young (1 year 1 month) · Female · Beagle / Basset Hound (medium coat) · 50 mi from The Plains


Say Hello to Baylen! Miss Baylen came to DASH with several other dogs where the home they were in were sending them to a high kill shelter in KY. This little girl is just the sweetest most loving dog you can imagine. All she wants is to be loved on and be the center of attention. She is young and due to the situation she came from, she is working on crate training, going potty outside and learning what a leash is. Her new family will need to continue working with her on these things. She is crated during the day while her foster mom is at work, as she will be nosey and get into things and tear up things in typical puppy fashion.
Read more about Baylon
She gets an activity ball and mat while in her crate along with a chew bone to keep her happy. She loves the other dogs in her foster home and loves being out in the fenced in back yard doing zoomies from one end to the other and getting the other younger dogs in on the fun! This girl is also very intelligent and training her should be a breeze once she gets all of her excess energy out. She also loves to chill on a lap or the couch and just being with her person. She has not been kid or cat tested, but feel she would be fine with kids with proper introductions. She is ready to find her forever home where she can continue to blossom into a wonderful dog!
- Good with dogs
Rescues and shelters near The Plains
The rescues with the most dogs listed within 50 miles of The Plains.
- Danielle's Animal Safe HavenAshville, oh · 20 dogs · 50 mi from The Plains
How to adopt from Danielle's Animal Safe Haven
fees vary depending on animal expenses, application, vet check, home check
- Saving Pets One at a Time Inc, the Morgan County Humane SocietyStockport, OH · 4 dogs · 21 mi from The Plains
How to adopt from Saving Pets One at a Time Inc, the Morgan County Humane Society
application with vet reference, basic fee is $150, contract and 2 week try out. All dogs are fixed and current on shots, flea/worm treated, and heartworm free.
Adopting a dog in The Plains
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your dog in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Senior dogs are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate dog, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Puppies go quickly, so if you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon. Ask how big they're expected to grow, and plan for plenty of house-training and training in the first few months.
Questions about adopting a dog in The Plains
How many dogs are up for adoption in The Plains?
As of November 4, 2026, 24 dogs and puppies are listed for adoption within 50 miles of The Plains, Ohio, by 2 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog in The Plains?
The rescues with the most dogs near The Plains right now are Danielle's Animal Safe Haven (Ashville, oh) and Saving Pets One at a Time Inc, the Morgan County Humane Society (Stockport, OH). Each dog above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there puppies for adoption in The Plains?
Yes. 5 puppys are up for adoption within 50 miles of The Plains.
How do I adopt a dog in The Plains?
Pick a dog and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the dog, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a dog may have been adopted since this page was updated.