Summit County Animal Control ‘FULL’ with 90+ dogs reduces adoption fee to $28 through May

Published: May 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM EDT

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Summit County Animal Control said their shelter is “FULL!” with more than 90 dogs in desperate need of adoption.

SCAC said their shelter has been filled for the past two years because every time one animal leaves, another comes in.

With “no ‘wiggle’ room to spare, SCAC has reduced their adoption fees for dogs to just $28 through the rest of May, which is National Pet Month!

SCAC said their reduced dog adoption fee, which is regularly $94, includes:

  • microchipping
  • full vetting
  • flea treatments
  • intestinal de-worming treatments
  • most all vaccinations
  • 2025 license
  • a lifetime of love!

ADOPT

If you want to give the gift of a ‘fur-ever’ home, here are the links to the animals who are waiting for a loving family:

Call 330-643-2845 to schedule an appointment or visit the Summit County Animal Control facility located at 250 Opportunity Pkwy. in Akron during these hours:

VOLUNTEER

If you only have room in your heart and your schedule, become a volunteer!

SCAC said volunteers can help with:

  • dog walking
  • dog grooming
  • cat care and socialization
  • shelter care and cleaning
  • laundry
  • and more!
Summit County Animal Control ‘FULL’ with 90+ dogs reduces adoption fee to $24 through May
Summit County Animal Control ‘FULL’ with 90+ dogs reduces adoption fee to $24 through May(Summit County Animal Control)