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 pets 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. **All caption information taken from pet listing.

Hilton Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Chihuahua / Jack Russell Terrier / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”If you want a kitten sized puppy that plays on it’s own but seeks your attention and kisses, then this is your litter!! This litter of Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix puppies are 2 months old and only weigh 2 lbs each.. they are the size of kittens (for now)! Each puppy is confident, independent but loves attention from their people and will come to you with their tails wagging and then roll over on their back for a belly rub:) We did not see mom or dad, so their breed and adult size cannot be guaranteed. This litter has been fostered with a 55lb pitbull mix and they seek her out for attention and affirmation. If she signals to back away with a growl, they respond. They reacted appropriately to children when handled gently. Each puppy is learning to “go potty” outside or use a puppy pee pad. Each also knows that their shared crate is their safe place to go to sleep. Hilton is the shorter of the more Chihuahua looking girls. She has a similar personality to her sister Pawley and is confident but seeks attention from her people. Her little tail wags with anticipation of being picked up. If you are interested in adopting one of these cuties, apply today! Hilton’s adoption fee is $400.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Billie Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Meet Billie! She is 2 months old and the most adorable little girl who loves everyone she meets! Billie is friendly and playful but she loves to cuddle with her foster family on the couch every chance she gets. Billie is fostered with small dogs and children. She’s fully litter box trained. If you’re looking to add a wonderful little kitten to your family, please consider “Billie”! Her adoption fee is $75, or adopt two kittens for $110. Kittens are very social by nature, so if there is no other cat in the home, our kittens (under one year of age) are adopted in pairs.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Charleston Chunk Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Bluetick Coonhound / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Looking for a Southern gentleman with broad shoulders and dreamy brown eyes? Look no further than Charleston Chunk! Chunk the Hunk is a 2 year old Bluetick Coonhound tipping the scales at a meaty 90lbs. This big squish is so sweet and gentle for being so formidable. In fact, at times, Charleston can be a bit scared of men and sudden movements, but we are working to build his confidence. Chunk is a smart boy who is already crate trained and making strides in house training. He does get along with dogs of similar or smaller size, but can be a bit protective of his food and toys. Speaking of toys, Chunk’s favorite thing to do is to pull out a toy from the toy basket, take it outside, inspect it, and repeat until the basket is completely empty. He absolutely loves the outdoors and sometimes displays his coonhound stubbornness by refusing to come inside. Charles would love a fenced yard where he can hang out for a day of leisure on the veranda, surveying his land, receiving head scratches from his humans. Could Charleston be the Noah to your Allie? His adoption fee is $250.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Goose Age: 6 Months Old / Breed: Pit Bull Terrier / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”This adorable ball of energy is Goose! Goose is 6 months old and about 25-30 lbs. She is house and crate trained and eager to please which makes her easily trainable. She loves playing with her foster siblings but has not been around cats or children, however we believe she would be great with them once she gets comfortable! Goose would make a great addition to any family so apply today! Goose’s adoption fee is $400.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Little Joe Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Labrador Retriever / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”It’s a Bonanza! Meet Little Joe, a 2 month old weighing in at 15 pounds! Mom is a sweet lab that came into rescue pregnant and Dad was said to possibly be a Great Dane! Little Joe is the adventurous one of the litter and is quick to try new things. Due to his potential size, Little Joe will need early socialization and training to help grow into the best dog he can be! If you would like to add Little Joe to your family, apply today! His adoption fee is $400.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Cataloupe Age: 3 Months Old / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Meet the food pun kittens! These adorable 3 month old kitties are full of personality. They love to run around together and are ready to snuggle once they’re worn out. They enjoy one another’s company and would love to go to a home with another playful cat, or with a sibling! Weighing in at just over 2.5 pounds, they are ready for their forever homes. If you want to make one of these cute kittens a part of your family, apply online today! My adoption fee is $75” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Milo Age: 1.5 Years Old / Breed: Dachshund/Jack Russell / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Milo is a 1.5 year old, 16lb Dachshund/Jack Russell mix. He is house broken and crate trained. He is not fond of a crate and will try to open the door with his nose. Milo is good on a leash and likes going for walks. He likes to sleep in the bed with his people and will snuggle under the covers! He enjoys having a nylabone to chew on also. If this spunky boy seems like the boy for you, apply today! Milo’s adoption fee is $400.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Tina Fey Age: 3.5 Years Old / Breed: Australian Shepherd / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Hi, my names Tina Fey! I am a 3.5 year old Australian Shepard mix who weighs around 40 lbs. I am not your typical high energy Aussie, I would much rather lounge around the house or roll around in the grass then go on long walks at the park. I love playing with kids, and I get along great with my foster brother who is a pretty big dog. I am almost completely house trained, and plan on being a pro at it in no time. I love carrying toys around, but I don’t really like to chew on them. If I could live a life where I just got snuggled and pet all day, I would be in heaven. If you’d like to set up a time and place to meet me, go on ahead and apply to adopt me today! Tina’s adoption fee is $250.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Daisy May Age: 3 Years Old / Breed: Hound / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”Meet Daisy May! Beagle/hound mix. Daisy has finished raising her babies and is ready to find her human family to give her some love. Daisy likes lots of attention and wants to be by your side wherever you go. Sometimes picky about dry dog food but add in a little canned wet food and she will gobble it down. Daisy appears to be very young, likes to play and snuggle with you at night. In the daytime she would benefit from being an active person as she loves hikes and walks. You may apply at adoptastray.com” Photo via adoptastray.com
Peter Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP ”If you are looking for a playmate for your current cat or dog, Peter is your guy! He is a handsome, orange tabby, with the sweetest eyes. He loves to play and needs a friend, whether it be a human, dog or another cat. He is not a fan of being alone and will meow when he is wanting attention. He is very passionate about his playtime and may consider all parts of your body a toy at times. So probably best with older children. (My kids who are middle school age and older love playing with him!) He does finally tucker out and will lay next to you for a nap. He is starting to warm up and be more affectionate to us but not a fan of being picked up and held, which is typical for many active kittens! He is a cutie, with a loud purr, that provides lots of entertainment!” Photo via adoptastray.com
Kya Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Female / Rescue: SPCA ”Meet Kya! This sweet girl is around two years old, and full of personality! She LOVES toys – chasing, catching, playing! That’s the way to her heart. Treats are always a bonus, too! Since Kya came in as a stray, we aren’t too sure how she’ll be around cats or kids, but she has been excellent with the other dogs she’s met here. Kya would benefit from an active owner who will take her on regular adventures, or one who has a fenced in yard for her to run and play in. Maybe even with a doggy sibling! Her favorite toys seem to be any kind of ball, but she’s not to excited about ropes here. We aren’t sure if she’s ever been house- or crate trained, so you should be open to helping Kya learn how these things and more.. she’s ready to try if you are! Kya is a beautiful and smart dog, and she’s waiting to start her new life with you! Apply to meet this gorgeous girl today!” Photo via spcacincinnati.org
Doe Age: 6 Months Old / Breed: Retriever / Labrador / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”DOE IS READY FOR ADOPTION!! Doe was officially cleared by the vet yesterday! Her broken hip and pelvis have healed great and she’s ready for her forever family! No tractor running her over is going to stop this strong girl. She has been loving life with a foster mom but still can be very nervous and flinch if she’s not expecting you to reach out to pet her. She loves food and she’s mastered sit. Doe would do great with a family that will continue her journey of trusting humans and boy does she love watching tv and listening to her foster mom sing. If you think your family would be a great fit for puppy Doe, please fill out an application on adoptastray.com” Photo via adoptastray.com
Jude Age: 1 Years Old / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP ”Jude would love a companion person- content with him by your side, excited when you come home, a little paw touch and a window to watch the birds from ? Jude needs a family with older kiddos- quick movements and loud noises scare him. Also, Jude wants to be your one & only furchild.” Photo via adoptastray.com
Magnolia Age: 4 Years Old / Breed: Terrier / Pit Bull / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”Sweet Magnolia had a tough beginning but that doesn’t stop her from loving every person she meets. Magnolia was rescued by a partner shelter who found her with a large gaping wound to her neck. SAAP stepped up and took care of Magnolia’s health. SAAP is fortunate to have a great vet partner who took hours to perform surgery to repair her neck and close a wound that had become infected as well as develop scar tissue on her carotid arteries. After a few weeks of antibiotics and cleaning the site, this magnificent girl is healed. Magnolia’s physical wounds are healed but she still has some mental troubles to overcome. Even though Magnolia has been neglected and let down by humans in the past, this amazing dog wants nothing more than to be with her people. Magnolia has severe separation anxiety and will remove herself from a crate while her people are gone at any cost. She’s destroyed two crates. Magnolia is on a calming medicine that helps her through the day but will likely do best in a home where she is with her people most of the day. Magnolia doesn’t get into things once she escapes the crate, she mostly just wants to get out so she can watch out the window for her people to return – if that means knocking stuff off a table to look out a window, so be it. Magnolia ADORES kids. Is great with all the little dogs in her foster home, except when a bene bone or nylabone is around, but those are high value treats she gets when it’s quiet time in her crate. She loves kitties but the resident cat is NOT a fan of the full head covering kisses she gives. Magnolia is housebroken, and good on a leash – she will likely never be able to wear a traditional collar again though due to her neck scar. She wears a harness well though and corrects great when other dogs behave like fools while on a leash. Apply to meet Magnolia and add her to your family today.” Photo via adoptastray.com
Wilbur Age: 3 Months Old / Breed: Carolina Dog / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP ”Wilbur is a Carolina dog with lots of personality, and ears that can hear you snacking from a mile away! This sweet boy is about 18 lbs and growing. He’s doing very well with potty training, but still has a little more work to do. He’s very smart and learned to “sit” in about 5 minutes – he’s highly treat motivated which is a huge plus!! Great with other dogs – has not been around children, but I would imagine he would do great other than the typical puppy nibbles which we are working on correcting and he’s doing great. Fill out an app to adopt Wilbur today at adoptastray.com !!” Photo via adoptastray.com
Jurnee Age: 1 Years Old / Breed: Domestic Longhair / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”Attention cat lovers–I have been keeping a secret! I would love to introduce you to Jurnee! Jurnee is approximately 15 months old and has finished raising her four adorable kittens and it is now her turn to find a wonderful home. She is completely white with one black spot on her head and has very extraordinary coloring on her tail and has medium length fur. She loves kids and adults. She will get along with dogs with slow intros and those which will remain within her comfort zones. Cats are unknown at this time. Being the only cat would not hurt her feelings a bit! Jurnee is spayed, up to date on shots, and microchipped. If interested in Jurnee please put your apps in at www.adoptastray.com” Photo via adoptastray.com
Diesel Age: 1.5 Years Old / Breed: Chihuahua / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy ”Diesel isn’t your typical chihuahua. He is 10 pounds of nothing but love and affection. He has been through a lot in his 1.5 years of life but you wouldn’t know it because he loves everything and everyone, including his foster brother and sister, as well as his English bulldog foster brother. He is crate trained and potty trained but has had a couple marking incidents at his foster home, but is working on that. He loves to run around the yard as fast as he can but is also quite the lap dog when it’s time to settle down. He’s a spunky little guy with a big personality! You can’t go wrong with Diesel! Diesel’s adoption fee is $400.” Photo via louieslegacy.org
Amazed Age: 1 Year Old / Breed: Terrier / Pit Bull / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP ”Amazed is a pittie mix looking for his furever! This guy is a little shy at first but give it a couple hours and he will definitely warm up to you! Amazed is crate and house trained having zero accidents. He would love an active adopter and a fenced in yard would be a plus! Amazed is doing great with meeting several pups at his foster home. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. Apply for Amazed at adoptastray.com!” Photo via adoptastray.com
Ladybug Age: 4 Years Old / Breed: Welsh Corgi / Pembroke / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”Oh the lovely Ladybug! This girl had her world turned upside down when her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is a little shy at first but warms up once she trusts you and then watch out….kisses, and snuggles happen! Now Ladybug is a ladies girl as she is wary of men. She will let them walk her, feed her, give a treat but very wary and will keep the distance when possible. Much different for the ladies where she kisses and plays. Not sure if that is from her background at all. Ladybug likes her doggie friends. Housebroken and quiet in a crate. Seems to like kids. Loves a game of fetch and a squeaky toy! Ladybug is quick and her zoomies are pretty awesome! Ladybug will make a terrific companion!” Photo via adoptastray.com
Leslie Knope Age: 4 Years Old / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP ”Leslie has been the best mom cat to her 7 kittens- so patient and so loving but is now ready for her forever home. She loves humans and would love to be next to you (not a lap cat). She is a natural hunter and likes to chase toys. Leslie is a little chatty. She will talk back with you and let’s you know of her presence. Leslie needs to be an only cat. She has great litter box habits but would do best with a high sided box as she likes to dig.” Photo via adoptastray.com
Crew Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA ”Crew is my name! I am 2 years old and am full of life! I enjoy running and playing! I would need an active home that would love to take me on hikes, walks or runs! Come meet my spunky little 44 pound self! I promise to be absolutely lovable, charming and your very best friend! Apply for me today! If you have children, please bring them to meet with me as my friends here at the shelter need to make sure it’s a good fit for both you and your family! The shelter also doesn’t know if I am good with cats, so please let the shelter know if you have any small animals in your home!” Photo via spcacincinnati.org
Ripley Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA ”Meet this goofball! This is Ripley! Ripley is 2 years old and 55 pounds of joy! He is a sweet boy who is so ready to go to his FUREVER home! Ripley is looking for a family that will keep him active. Long walks and trips to the park will make him so happy! He dreams of running carelessly in beautiful green grass, hopefully you can make his dreams come true! Feel free to bring any dogs or children you may have down to meet Ripley! He will be so wiggly and excited! Fill out an application for Ripley today!” Photo via spcacincinnati.org
Girl Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Female / Rescue: SPCA ”Meet Girl! At 2 years, this GIRL is a bundle of love and energy! She loves prancing and dancing around! She does know the command sit, but she gets a little excited and gets the zoomies afterwards! She would make a great running partner and best friend. We are not sure how she is with other dogs, so make sure you bring any other pups to meet her! She knows her name very well which should make any farther training easier. Girl is waiting for her forever loving home! Make an appointment to meet Girl today!” Photo via spcacincinnati.org