Friends of the Shelter Dogs

Friends of the Shelter Dogs Friends of the Shelter Dogs is a group of Athens County, OH citizens dedicated to the welfare and rescue of dogs from the Athens County Dog Shelter.
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FOSD provides these services and more to the Athens County Dog Shelter:

Identifying, vetting, and arranging transport for dogs to approved rescues to reduce euthanasia rate at the Shelter. Maintenance of a Foster Network for dogs awaiting rescue or adoption from FOSD. Rescuing/fostering puppy litters that are too young to adopt. Dog Impressions to give potential adopters and rescues more info abo

ut each dog and working with dogs with special needs. Shelter Shot program development and maintenance. Weekly updating of the Friday Athens Messenger Shelter Dog Ad & recruitment of ad sponsors. Additional programs for the shelter, including, but not limited to, the Rescue Animal Mp3 Project music program for the shelter dog kennel room. Weekly comparison of lost and found dogs in attempt to reunite as many dogs and owners as possible. Maintenance of a Friends of the Shelter Dogs page to continually showcase and share Shelter Dogs available for adoption. Maintenance of our own Website. Planning, promotion (creation and hanging of fliers, PR, etc.), and implementation of fundraising to pay veterinary and other expenses. Development (in process) of a Shelter Spay & Neuter program. Stewards of a Spay/Neuter Grant from the Athens Foundation. Local adoptions of dogs who remain in our custody past their rescue window due to illness or other unforeseen reasons.

06/21/2026
Happy adoption day to our blue-eyed Bud!! He has been waiting for two months and today his family drove over 6 hours to ...
06/20/2026

Happy adoption day to our blue-eyed Bud!! He has been waiting for two months and today his family drove over 6 hours to take him home. Here he is trying out his new rubber chicken :)
Have the best life, Bud! We’ll miss you.

06/20/2026

Looking for the Goldilocks of dogs? Meet Moss!

💛At one year old and a sturdy 30 pounds, Moss is the ultimate “just right” size - small enough to cuddle in your lap, but big enough for any adventure.

💛Moss has gone on multiple outings with volunteers and brought back excellent reports. He loves meeting new people and receiving all the belly rubs they’re willing to give.

💛To meet Moss, give the Shelter a call at 740-593-5415. Moss is also available to foster! Apply at https://www.fosdathens.com/foster.

06/19/2026

Heard of Boyz II Men? Well, here’s Pups II Men, the latest boy band to come out of the Athens County Dog Shelter!

We’ve got the perfect lineup to bring harmony, high energy and endless love to you home. All of these boys are looking for a forever family.

Meet the band:
🎤Lou: 3 year old male.
⚡️Miles: 1 year old male.
❤️Toby: 2 year old male.
😎Martin: 3 year old male.

Ready to meet the band? Schedule a meet at the shelter by calling 740-593-5415. Not ready to adopt? They’d love a foster home. Apply at https://www.fosdathens.com/foster.

06/18/2026
06/18/2026

Our girl Greta is on 🔥 to get out of the shelter!

❤️‍🔥Greta is one of those “once in a lifetime”dogs. She’s loyal, super smart, and eager to find her people.

❤️‍🔥If you think Greta might be your girl, call The Athens County Dog Shelter at 740-593-5415. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are also welcome.

❤️‍🔥Interested in fostering Greta? You can fill out an application at https://fs30.formsite.com/fosdathens/form2/index.html

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P. O. Box 576
Athens, OH
45701

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