General Information and Directions

Accepting Applications for:

Part Time Rescue Staff – Weekends Friday 4:30pm through Monday 8:00am

Responsibility:  As a rescue staff member, you will be responsible for carrying a pager, evaluating after hour emergency calls and responding to the scene as needed.  Full documentation of each call is mandatory. 

Minimum Qualifications:  Valid Ohio driver’s license.  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  Law enforcement background and/or animal first aid training is highly desirable.  Must pass a background check and drug test.  Must be able to communicate well and lift 50 pounds or more.  Ability to control small and large animals as needed.  Must be able to respond to after hour calls and have reliable transportation.  Must remain in Portage County while on call.

Work Environment:  Includes working around animals, animal waste, body fluids and cleaning/disinfectant solutions.  Exposure to various weather conditions and often includes working in mud, snow, sleet, rain, extreme heat or cold.

A full job description is available to applicants.

 

Open to the public:
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.

Monday & Thursday  12:00 noon - 7:00 pm.

Tuesday & Sunday (Closed)


Phone:

(330) 296-4022

Location:
8122 Infirmary Rd.
Ravenna, OH 44266



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Directions to the Shelter
We are located on Infirmary Rd. in Shalersville Township, 2.3 miles south of

ST. RT. 303 and 2.7 miles north of ST. RT. 14. We are on top of the hill

behind Portage County Water Resources and Dog Pound.


Adoption Fees

Kittens - under 6 mos. $75 Puppies – under 6 mos. $125
Cats – 6 mos. to 7 yrs. $60 Dogs – 6 mos. to 7 yrs. $100
Cats – over 7 yrs $30 Dogs–over 7 yrs $50
Purebred Cats $100 Purebred Dogs $200
Special Needs Animals ˝ Price
Fees Include: Fees include:
Aids/Leukemia Testing Heartworm Test
Worming Worming
First Shots (Up to Date) First shots (Up to Date)
Veterinary Exam
(within 10 business days)
Veterinary exam
(within 10 business days)
Spay/Neuter Spay or neuter