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Dog License Amnesty Event
posted on Saturday June 20th, 2026 at 12:39PM
Amnesty Event Is your pet's license past due? Now is your chance to get them registered. Dog owners with overdue or unlicensed dogs can register their dogs during Pet Amnesty Day without ... read more
Dog Food Pantry
posted on Thursday June 4th, 2026 at 10:15AM
Everyone needs a little help sometimes and no one should have to choose between feeding themselves or their dog. If you need assistance with dog food please click the link ... read more
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Lucas County Canine Care & Control handles stray and homeless dogs and enforces dog laws in Lucas County, which is in Northwest Ohio, including the City of Toledo. We handle about 300 dogs monthly. Our department is funded primarily through the purchase of dog licenses. Your dog license purchase not only helps to protect your dog, but also helps us care for homeless and stray dogs, protect the community from loose and dangerous dogs, and help reunite lost dogs and their owners.

The Ohio Pet Fund supports spaying and neutering of owned and shelter animals with the proceeds from the sale of Ohio Pet License Plates. Please consider this option next time you renew your Ohio license plates! We received a $2500 grant from them previously to help with the cost of spaying and neutering all our adoptable dogs.