ARC Moving to Adoption by Appointment

To continue safely providing adoption services, we are requiring an appointment for all potential adopters, effective beginning today, January 27, 2021. Appointments will be scheduled in 30-minute intervals during the following times:

• Monday - Friday, between 11:30 am and 4:30 pm
• Saturday, between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm

During these appointments, adopters can view and visit with the adoptable dogs of their choice. To schedule an appointment, please...

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith announced Friday that dog owners will be able to purchase their 2021 licenses without penalty through July 1, thanks to state legislation passed in late 2020. Ohio H.B. 404, emergency COVID-19 relief legislation enacted on November 22, included a provision that extends licensing deadlines through July 1. According to Keith, the county only recently became aware that this provision impacts the dog licensing deadline, which...

If you’re anything like all of us at the ARC, you’re counting down the days until you can kiss 2020 goodbye (or kick it to the curb – we wouldn’t blame you) and ring in the New Year! Before you get caught up in all the celebrations though, keep the following in mind to protect your pets.

  For many, New Year’s Eve and alcohol go hand in hand. Two...

The HOWLidays are here! Whether you like to go all out like the Griswolds or keep things a little more low-key, there are a few important tips to keep in mind when you’ve got pets at home. Keep scrolling for how to keep your furry friends healthy and happy while you “deck the paws!”

 

Secure the Tree

Alright, so that sounds more dramatic than we intended – but stick...

2020 has been RUFF and the last thing you need going into the holiday season is the added stress of trying to find everyone the perfect gift. While we can’t help you with what to get your uncle Ted (another pair of socks or a tie will do, right?) we CAN help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect gift for your canine companion. Keep reading for tips on...

Oh the weather outside is frightful...

With the temperatures dropping and the wind chill making it even colder, it’s not just people that need to be concerned about the effects of winter weather. Pet owners need to protect their furry friends from the cold as well and provide them with a little extra care in the coming months.

 

Keep Them Cozy

The best place for your pet to be...

The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center will be open to the public from 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Thank you!

Summer is a time for both you and your pet to enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors, but this season also offers situations that can endanger your pet.  Here are some tips for pet owners in order to keep their furry friends safe this summer:

• You may be tempted to take your pet with you in the car when you travel or run errands. During warm weather, the inside...

Things are heating up…

On a warm day, the temperature in a car can exceed 120° in a matter of minutes – even with the windows partially open and parked in the shade, your pet can quickly suffer from heatstroke, brain damage, suffocation, or worse. ...

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