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 animals* from a few of 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 Recycled Doggies | 513-275-5842, recycleddoggies.com Save The Animals Foundation |(513) 561-7823, Madisonville, 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

Andy Age: 2 months old | Breed: Labrador Retriever | Sex: Male | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Quesadilla Age: 5 months old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair | Sex: Female | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Skywheel Age: 5 months old | Breed: Beagle/Shepherd | Sex: Female | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com
Burrito Age: 3 months old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair | Sex: Male | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Milo and Zeke Age: 5 years old | Breed: Shih Tzu | Sex: Male | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Floyd Age: 5 months old | Breed: Boxer/Mix | Sex: Male | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com
Marie Age: 12 weeks old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair | Sex: Female | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Jake Age: Adult | Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix | Sex: Male | Rescue: Dream House Rescue Photo via
Maudie Age: 5 years old | Breed: Domestic Medium Hair | Sex: Female | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Taz Age: 6 years old | Breed: Chihuahua | Sex: Male | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Mayflower Age: 1 year old | Breed: Pointer/Mix | Sex: Female | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com
Oddy Age: 1 year old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix | Sex: Female | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com
Myrtle Age: 8 years old | Breed: Terrier, Jack Russell/Mix | Sex: Female | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com
Rigby Age: 3 months old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair | Sex: Female | Rescue: Louie’s Legacy Photo via LouiesLegacy.org
Laela Age: 3 years old | Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix | Sex: Female | Rescue: SAAP Photo via AdoptaStray.com