Helping Animals Starts with All of Us

Pet Project believes that helping animals starts with people willing to step up and be part of the solution. While we strive to provide guidance, resources, and support whenever possible, lasting change happens when communities work together.

Community Resources

Need help finding services for your pet or community animals? The resources below may provide assistance with veterinary care, pet food, pet surrender, emergency services, and other animal-related needs.

  • Last Updated: February 14, 2026

    Alter Clinic Animal Care
    2302 Fulton Rd, Canton, OH
    (234) 804-3064
    Specializes in cats, dogs, and community cat/TNR services.

    DeeDee's Felines
    Fremont, OH (Monthly transport to Humane Ohio)
    Specializes in cat spay/neuter transport services.

    HOPE Clinic
    9640 Co Hwy 330, Upper Sandusky, OH
    (419) 294-4477 ext. 2
    Low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and dogs.

    Humane Ohio
    3948 W Alexis Rd, Toledo, OH
    (419) 266-5607
    High-volume low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats, dogs, and community cats.

    Huron County Humane Society Transport Program
    Norwalk, OH (Walmart drop-off location)
    (419) 663-7158
    Monthly transport to Humane Ohio for cats and dogs.

    Mission Possible Animal Hospital
    Medina, OH
    (330) 952-1800
    Low-cost spay/neuter services for cats, dogs, and community cats.

    One of a Kind Pet Rescue
    1700 W Exchange St, Akron, OH
    (330) 865-6890
    Low-cost spay/neuter services for cats, dogs, and community cats.

    PetFix Northeast Ohio
    885 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH
    (216) 732-7040
    Low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats, dogs, and community cats.

    STOP Cat Shelter Clinic
    1152 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH
    (419) 774-1738
    Cat-only spay/neuter clinic. Also accepts injured stray cats.

    The Great Life Veterinary Care
    4617 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH
    Low-cost spay/neuter services for cats, dogs, and community cats.

  • Animal Clinic Northview
    36400 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH
    (440) 327-8282
    24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care

    Veterinary Emergency Center
    115 Chesterfield Ln, Maumee, OH
    (419) 708-5799
    Emergency Veterinary Care

    MedVet Toledo
    2921 Douglas Rd, Toledo, OH
    (419) 473-0115
    24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care

    MedVet Akron
    1321 Centerview Cir, Akron, OH
    (330) 665-4996
    24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care

    MedVet Cleveland
    20400 Emerald Pkwy, Cleveland, OH
    (216) 362-6000
    24/7 Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care

    West Park Animal Hospital
    4117 Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH
    (216) 252-4500
    Emergency Veterinary Care

  • STOP Cat Shelter & Clinic
    1152 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH
    (419) 774-1738
    Accepts severely injured stray cats and provides medical treatment and rehabilitation.

  • Jake the Tree Guy, LLC
    Akron, OH
    (330) 595-9003
    Cat rescue and retrieval from trees and other elevated locations.

    Treetop Cat Rescue
    (440) 390-2606
    treetopcatrescue@yahoo.com
    Service area includ
    es Northern Ohio from Youngstown to Toledo and south to Mansfield. Specializes in rescuing cats trapped in trees and elevated locations. No charge for services.

  • Many organizations operate on a managed-intake model and may have waiting lists. Surrender fees may apply. Please contact each organization directly for current intake procedures, availability, and requirements.

    Alleycats & Aristocats
    620 E Smith Rd, Unit W8, Medina, OH
    (330) 591-0103
    www.alleycatsandaristocats.org
    Accepts: Cats

    Dee Dee's Feline Angels & Friends
    Fremont, OH
    www.deedeesfelines.org
    Accepts: Cats

    Erie Shores Humane Society
    5055 North Shore Blvd, Vermilion, OH 44089
    (440) 967-0630
    www.erieshoreshumanesociety.com
    Accepts: Dogs & Cats

    Friendship APL
    8303 Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035
    (440) 322-4321
    www.friendshipapl.org
    Accepts: Dogs & Cats

    Humane Society of Erie County
    1911 Superior St, Sandusky, OH 44870
    (419) 626-6220
    www.humanesocietyoferiecounty.com
    Accepts: Dogs & Cats

    Humane Society of Ottawa County
    2424 E Sand Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
    (419) 734-5191
    www.hsocp.org
    Accepts: Dogs & Cats

    Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary
    Port Clinton, OH
    www.islandsafeharboranimalsanctuary.org
    Accepts: Cats

    Kitten Krazy
    930 Lafayette Rd, Medina, OH 44256
    (330) 591-4408
    www.kittenkrazy.org
    Accepts: Cats

    Love-A-Stray
    P.O. Box 125, Avon Lake, OH 44012
    (440) 933-5297
    www.loveastraydog.com
    Accepts: Dogs (primarily)

    One of a Kind Pet Rescue
    1929 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313
    (330) 865-6200
    www.oneofakindpets.com
    Accepts: Dogs & Cats

    Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter
    32 Hillwyck Dr, Toledo, OH 43615
    (419) 536-1914
    www.pawsandwhiskers.org
    Accepts: Cats

    Stay-A-While Cat Shelter
    12662 York Delta Dr, North Royalton, OH 44133
    (440) 582-4990
    www.stayawhilecatshelter.org
    Accepts: Cats

    STOP Cat Shelter
    1152 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44907
    (419) 774-1738
    www.stopcat.org
    Accepts: Cats

  • Pet food and supplies are often donated and may not always be available. We recommend calling ahead to confirm current inventory, distribution hours, and eligibility requirements.

    Care & Share of Erie County
    241 Jackson St, Sandusky, OH 44870
    (419) 624-1411
    www.careandshareerieco.org
    Provides food assistance to eligible Erie County residents.

    Father's Heart Family Church Food Pantry
    2211 Mills St, Sandusky, OH 44870
    (419) 609-0110
    foodministry@fhfcsandusky.org
    www.fhfcsandusky.org
    Community food pantry and food distribution services.

    Helping Hands Food Pantry
    820 Cleveland Rd E, Huron, OH 44839
    (419) 616-0088
    Community food pantry serving local residents.

    Rhodes Marketplace Food Pantry
    1148 Cleveland Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870
    (419) 577-6232
    Community food pantry. One visit per family per month. ID required at pickup.

    Ritter Public Library Little Free Fridge
    5680 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089
    (440) 967-3798
    www.ritterpubliclibrary.org
    Community refrigerator and pantry available to those in need.