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Mercer County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of hard and soft dog food and soft cat food. All donations are appreciated.
The shelter is bursting at the seams with dogs. We need foster homes. Here are some benefits of having dogs in a foster home:
Saving a dog’s life and helping local shelters.
Preparing a dog for their forever home and increasing their chances of getting adopted.
Seeing a dog’s true personality and watching them grow and blossom.
Learning a lot about yourself and the dogs from fostering.
Enjoying the joy and pleasure of helping a pet in need.
Connecting with your community and other foster parents.
Offering a temporary companion for your own pets.
Contact us about fostering.
Do not forget to bring your pets inside when it is too cold outside. IF IT IS TOO COLD FOR YOU, IT IS TOO COLD FOR THEM! The law says: During cold weather, a dog shelter must have a windbreak at its entrance and have bedding material that is sufficient to protect the animal from cold and promote the retention of body heat.
Breed: Mixed breed
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Age: 2 years approx
Size: Medium
Color: Black with white chest
Coat: Smooth
Children: OK with older children
Notes: Joseph, male, fixed, around 2 years old, has to do a meet and greet with other dog. Has to meet outside of cage. Can be energetic but also can be a couch potato. Loves walks. Recommend meeting smaller children, due to high energy. Loves to play with water hoses. Pet ID 40034
This dog has been available for 25 days
If you are interested in Joseph phone 304-425-2838 for an appointment to meet him at Mercer County Animal Shelter. We are open Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm-6pm, .
Available for adoption on this date: Dec 24th, 2025
Dogs are claimed, adopted and rescued everyday so please contact us to check that this dog is available.
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Adoption fees: Dog adoption is $140. Fee includes spay/neuter and rabies vaccination.
Mercer County Animal Shelter adoption process- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- Meet the Pet
- Sign Adoption Contract
- Dogs that have been spayed/neutered are available for adoption to any location including out of state residents. Please note ALL animals are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter.