To provide a safe environment for the general public and the animals, please abide by the following guidelines when in the kennel area :
- No one under 18 years of age will be allowed in the kennel area without a parent or guardian.
- Parents and guardians will be responsible at all times for their child(ren) while in the kennel area.
- Do not open any cage without assistance from the kennel personnel.
- Do not remove any puppy or dog from their cage without approval from the kennel staff .
- Do not put your hands or any other body part inside any cage.
- Do not pet any puppy or dog without the approval from the kennel staff.
- Do not feed any puppy or dog without the approval from the kennel staff.
- Do not tease or provoke any puppy or dog by pounding or banging on the cages, or by any other means.
- Do not run or jump in the kennel area.
- Do not remove any tag or label from the cages.
- Do not smoke, drink, or eat in the kennel area.
- If you plan to interact with the dogs, please keep in mind that some dogs have the tendency to jump when excited so you may want to wear long pants, closed toed shoes, etc.
- Please use caution when walking through the kennel as the floors are often wet or slippery due to the frequent cleaning of cages.
- Please keep in mind if you choose to interact with a dog, you are doing so at your own risk. If you are injured in any way during your interaction with a dog at our facility, The Stark County Board of Commissioners and The Stark CountySheriff's Office and it's employees cannot be held responsible.
- Always ask the kennel staff or Pound Keeper for assistance, if they are not available there are usually volunteers throughout our building who can be identified by their red "VOLUNTEER" shirts. Anyone would be more than happy to assist you.