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We will continue to share information about our programming, events, and fundraisers, as well as keep you up-to-date with the latest news and stories from the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter. Please check back regularly for updates, and stay connected to our team!
Meet Nebula
Nebula is another precious girl who’s patiently waiting for her forever home. She arrived at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) in April, and...
Meet Nala
This sweet girl came to us in May 2023, and while her body was still recovering from having multiple litters of puppies, we knew she had a bright...
Pupdate on Strike
We are beyond excited to share that Strike has found his perfect forever home with one of our very own CCAS volunteers, Mary R.
Freight the Great
Freight, a lovable Great Dane mix, came to the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) in October 2024 after being found as a stray in the Cleveland...
Facilities Improvements Update
The shelter requested that FCCAS fund the purchase of a new hydraulic surgery table with a bonus: a heating unit installed underneath, so that the dogs’ body temperatures could be kept at a safe and stable level.
Pupdate on Parcha
Thanks to the support from Friends of the Cuyahoga County Kennel (FCCAS), Parcha, who initially arrived at the shelter scared, anxious, and lacking socialization, received specialized training, including for her “stranger danger” reactions, at Miracle K9. This training prepared her for adoption into a loving home.
Meet Strike
We are happy to introduce you to Strike, one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. He’s living proof that just because a dog needs training, doesn’t mean they’re anything less than amazing.
Facilities Improvements
This is a throwback to our first big success in helping CCAS achieve its mission, just two years after FCCAS was founded in 2016. Shelter Manager...
Groundbreaking
On October 13, 2023, the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter (CCAS) broke ground on a $2.7 million, 2,100 square foot expansion. The first add-on to the...
Loose Leash Walking
Taking your dog for a walk is typically the highlight of any dog’s day. But if your dog is pulling you along, barking or lunging at other dogs, or...









