Have you been considering adopting a new furry pal? With dog-friendly coffee shops, bakeries, bars and parks, Cincinnati is a great place to be a pet owner. While there are many good boys and girls looking for their forever home, there’s a lot to think about when making the decision to bring home a pet. What kind of breed is right for you and your lifestyle? What adoption agencies should you look at? If you’re serious about making this life step, adopting a pet is very rewarding — for you and the pet that gets a new home.

We’ve compiled a list of available puppies from a few local adoption programs to help you on your mission of finding the pet that’s right for you. This is just a small glimpse into each agency’s list of adoptable pets. If you are interested in seeing what else they have to offer, visit their websites listed below. Also, keep in mind that each program has their own application process and some take longer than others.

HART Animal Rescue | contactus@rescueahart.org, rescueahart.org Louie’s Legacy | 513-655-8643, louieslegacy.org Ohio Alleycat Resource | 513-871-0185, ohioalleycat.org Recycled Doggies | 513-275-5842, recycleddoggies.com Save The Animals Foundation |513-561-7823, staf.org  SPCA Cincinnati | 513-541-6100, spcacincinnati.org Stray Animal Adoption Program | 859-391-1234, adoptastray.com If you’d like to help out the cause but aren’t able to adopt right now, you can always donate to one of these rescues or a number of other local pet adoption organizations.

*Some pets in the slideshow may have pending adoptions. Please contact the rescues for more info.

Dillon Age: 11 Weeks / Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix/ Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Sapphire Age: 14 weeks / Breed: Heeler/Beagle Mix / Sex: female / Rescue: Sweet Dream House Rescue Photo via dreamhouserescue.org
Jager Age: 3 months / Breed: Lab Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Snapple Age: 2 Months, 9 days / Breed: Hound Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program Photo via adoptastray.com
Jack Skellington Age: Puppy / Breed: Boxer/ Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Avalon Age: 3 Months / Breed: German Shepherd Mix / Sex: female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Charlie Age: 9 Weeks / Breed: Jack Russell Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Paris Age: 3 Months / Breed: Labrador Retriever, Shepherd Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Henry Age: Puppy / Breed: Hound/ Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Ben Age: 3 Months / Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Jerry Age: 3 Months / Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Dachs Age: 3 Months / Breed: German Shepherd/ Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via louieslegacy.org
Meatball Age: 8 Months / Breed: Australian Shepherd/Beagle Mix/ Sex: Male / Rescue: Lucky Tales Rescue Photo via luckytalesrescue.org
Peyton Age: 13 Weeks / Breed: Lab, Collie Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: HART Photo via petfinder.com
Snoopy Age: 6 Months / Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: HART Photo via petfinder.com
Loki Age: 4 Months / Breed: Foxhound & Terrier Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Save the Animals Foundation Photo via staf.org
Bentley Age: 1 Year / Breed: Chihuahua / Sex: Male / Rescue: Chihuahua Rescue & Transport Inc. Photo via petfinder.com