The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) is responsible for protecting the community from dogs at large and safeguarding animals from neglect and cruelty. Montgomery County is home to an estimated 140,000 dogs; as a managed-intake facility with the capacity to safely and humanely house around 80 dogs, the ARC must prioritize the intake of dogs in greatest need. Priorities include dogs that pose a safety risk, are critically ill, or have severe injuries.
Good Samaritans who find lost dogs are offered support as they work to reunite pets with their owners. From reporting the dog as found and scanning for a microchip to suggesting various resources to locate an owner and providing food and supplies, ARC aims to help our community help lost pets. Annually, the Animal Resource Center returns hundreds of pets to their owners through lost-and-found efforts, dog licenses, microchips, and enforcement of the Ohio Revised Code.
Dogs brought to the center as a last resort are provided with food, water, medical care, enrichment, and safe housing while being screened for adoption or rescue placement. Hundreds of unclaimed dogs are placed into loving homes through our foster care and adoption programs. All animals are spayed/neutered upon adoption as part of the county’s commitment to controlling pet overpopulation.
Donations are accepted, and volunteer opportunities are available for individuals who wish to help provide animal care and enrichment, find loving homes, and educate our community. The ARC also offers educational courses—such as general canine training and animal awareness—to support responsible pet ownership.
6790 Webster St.
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Please note: We stop getting dogs out and processing adoption paperwork 30 minutes before closing.
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lost and found searches only) |
| Monday – Friday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Responsible pet ownership is key to fostering happy, healthy relationships between people and pets. By providing routine veterinary care, proper identification, nutritious food, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and a safe, loving environment, pet owners help ensure their animals thrive. This commitment not only improves a pet’s well-being but also helps reduce issues like overpopulation and stray animals. Together, through responsible care, we can enrich the lives of both pets and people in our community.
Serving the community and pets of Montgomery County through effective public safety, humane animal welfare, and connecting pets to forever homes.
Enriching the lives of pets and people in our community.
We support a collaborative organization.
We create and maintain a culture of safety.
We are compassionate and respectful.
We are committed to healthy communication.
We achieve excellence through continual improvement.
Animal Care Team – Our Animal Care Providers are responsible for the general care and well-being of all dogs housed at the ARC. Their duties include, but are not limited to: feeding, watering, enriching and socializing dogs; promoting responsible pet ownership by counseling adopters and educating pet owners; collaborating with fosters and volunteers; and assisting pet owners who are missing their dog.
Enforcement Team – Our Animal Care and Control Officers patrol the County to ensure the safety of dogs and people. Their duties include, but are not limited to: promoting responsible pet ownership, returning found dogs to their owners, responding to calls related to stray or aggressive dogs, investigating dog bites and possible cruelty or neglect cases, assisting law enforcement, and enforcing the Ohio Revised Code.
Veterinary Care Team – Our Director of Veterinary Services, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistant are responsible for the health and medical care of dogs housed at ARC. Their responsibilities include: performing examinations; diagnosing and creating treatment plans; administering medications; performing spay/neuter and other necessary surgeries; conducting forensic exams for cruelty or neglect cases; supporting behavior modification; connecting pet owners to training and behavioral resources; and collaborating with fosters and volunteers.
Outreach – Our Outreach Specialist coordinates and maintains ARC’s partnerships within the community. This includes overseeing our volunteer and foster programs, coordinating off-site adoptions and educational events, and partnering with rescue organizations to transfer animals into loving homes.
Customer Service Team – Our Animal Care Specialists assist residents in a variety of situations. Their duties include: communicating with clients both in person and over the phone; collaborating with fosters and volunteers; providing information about adoptable dogs; finalizing adoptions; reuniting lost dogs with their families; and promoting responsible pet ownership through the distribution of resources and education.