Dog Control/dog Rescue | Ross County Dog Warden
2308 Lick Run Rd., Ste. B, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Hours
M-F: 9:00am-4:00pm.
(740) 290-7571
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voice | After-hours emergencies
(740) 772-5929
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Email[email protected]
Fees
Free.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Enforces the law and tickets offenders who do not properly confine or control their dogs. Performs license checks and responds to reports of neglected, abused, abandoned, or nuisance dogs. Provides animal rescue services for dogs in emergency, life-threatening situations (such as being stuck in a fast-moving stream). Also investigates dog bites as well as livestock deaths caused by dogs or coyotes. Investigates reported incidents of cruelty to dogs. Dogs are held by the Dog Warden for 3 days, then housed by the Ross County Humane Society.
Last assured
03/03/2026
Providing organization
Ross County Dog Warden
Rescues and cares for stray dogs in Ross County. Enforces state laws concerning dogs, handles emergency calls concerning dog bites and killing of livestock by stray dogs. Investigates reported incidents of cruelty to dogs. Provides sales and enforcement of dog licenses.