We love our Pitties

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but some dogs carry a heavy burden of stigma against their breed. Of the 725 dogs that passed through our doors, 30% were pit bull mixes. The term “pit bull” does not refer to a singular dog breed, but rather describes a group of dogs in the terrier family that have a stocky, muscular build, short hair, and wide faces. Here at HSSC, we are committed to serving all animals in need, no matter the breed.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR PIT BULLS

1/3 of dogs rescued by HSSC are considered pit bull ...

Help rescue animals through Acme Community Cash Back! Save your receipts!

From August 10th through December 30th, 2017 Acme Fresh Market is holding its Community Cash Back promotion. When you shop at Acme and submit your receipts to HSSC, we earn 5% cash back on certain products which helps to support our animals here at the shelter. In 2016, we raised nearly $2,200 from generous supporters just from saving and submitting receipts.

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Shop Acme Brands:

2. Community Cash Back earnings are listed at the bottom of your receipt.

3. Drop off your receipts at one of our drop-off locations:

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It's a Pittie (and Kitty!) Party all month long!

There ain’t no party like a Pittie Party!

For all of September, the Humane Society of Summit County is celebrating and showcasing Pit Bull mixes!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for interesting myth-busting facts, alumni adoption updates, adoptable Pit Bull features, and more!

We are also offering discounted adoption fees for all of our adoptable Pit Bull mixes (and kitties!):

All of September: 25% OFF
Saturday, September 23rd: 50% OFF

Click here for more info about our September 23rd Adopt-a-thon!

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On the Road to Adoption

Introducing our new Mobile Adoption Center!

The Humane Society of Summit County is proud to unveil our brand new, state-of-the-art Mobile Adoption Center made possible through the generous support of the Remen Family Foundation. This revolutionary vehicle expands the reach of HSSC throughout Summit County, opens new doors to potential forever homes for animals in need, and will dramatically cut the length of stay for the animals in our care enabling us to serve more animals in need.

Our new Mobile Adoption Unit is a fully equipped 27’ vehicle custom designed specifically to house up to 28 animals safely and ...

Join our "Furry 500 Club"!

We are looking for 100 friends who would like to join our inaugural class of Furry 500 Club enrollees!

What is the Furry 500 Club?

For just $42 a month, you can provide medical care, shelter and nutritious food for an animal at the Humane Society of Summit County!

Just think, for the cost of a dinner for two or a night at the movies, you can save a life!

Join us today to make a huge impact for thousands of animals rescued each year from illness, injury, neglect, abuse, and abandonment.

Participants will receive an exclusive monthly newsletter as ...

Public Dog Training Classes

The Humane Society of Summit County is excited for the return of our public dog training classes! Throughout the year we will be posting updates and developing new classes so continue to visit our page for more information. HSSC has a wonderful team of talented and educated certified trainers ready to help you and your resident pooch.

For more information on these training classes, click here.

Give The Gift of Comfort

You can make a world of difference in the life of a rescued pet by donating a Kuranda bed to the Humane Society of Summit County.

Donate a bed as a gift or in memory of a loved one and the awesome folks at Kuranda will mail a FREE Personalized Gift Card from you! Prices are specially discounted for donation and items ship directly to the shelter in your name.

No other bed can compare to a a Kuranda bed.

Kuranda beds...

• keep pets comfortable and dry

• are easy to keep clean and odor free.

• last for years.

• are the top ...