Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA

Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA is a Pet Sitter in Coshocton, OH, located at 21755 Township Rd 164. The organization is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit that has contracted to operate the county dog shelter for decades. It serves as an open-admission facility for Coshocton County, admitting over 1,000 stray and owner-surrender animals each year. The shelter provides compassionate care and assistance programs to hundreds of animals and community members annually. It holds a 4.50 rating based on customer reviews.

The shelter is one of the last remaining open-admission facilities in Ohio. It relies on donations for approximately 80% of its operating budget. The organization offers low-cost spay and neuter services through county-wide transport clinics. Specific programs include no-cost spay and neuter for cats and pitbull or bully mixes six months of age or older in the City of Coshocton, made possible by the Christina Sturtz Memorial Fund, Bache Estate donation, and City of Coshocton Mayor’s Office. It also provides trap and release services for cats in the City of Coshocton. The shelter is not affiliated with the Coshocton County Humane Society or the county dog warden office.

Adoptions are conducted by appointment with an approved application. All animals are vetted prior to exit, including being spayed and neutered. Adoptable animals are posted on the shelter’s Facebook page. Staff are on site seven days a week to clean and care for animals. The facility aims for the quick return of lost pets. It does not admit animals deemed dangerous, behaviorally unmanageable, or those with medical issues requiring extensive care. Humane euthanasia is performed for severe illness, failure to thrive, and behavioral problems. The shelter limits intake to county residents to manage overcrowding. In 2022, the shelter recorded 933 adoptions, rescue transfers, and returns to owner. In 2023, it recorded 862. In 2024, it recorded 778. In 2025, it recorded 644.

The business holds a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. This reflects the trust placed in the shelter by the community it serves.

Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA provides essential open-admission care and low-cost veterinary services to Coshocton residents. Its commitment to accepting all county animals ensures a safety net for the community's pets.

Located on Township Rd 164 in Coshocton, the shelter sits about 0.7 miles from Cambridge Road and roughly 1.4 miles from both Coshocton High School and Coshocton Elementary School.

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