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23 Adorable Cincinnati Pets Available For Adoption

By CityBeat Staff on Wed, Jul 29, 2020 at 7:28 pm

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 | [email protected], 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.

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Kirby

Age: 4 Months Old / Breed: Beagle Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Introducing Kirby, a 4 month old 15 pound beagle mix. He enjoys playing with his foster fur brother (60 pound American Staffordshire Terrier), fur momma dog (64 pound Blue Tick Hound) and fur sister (15 pound Schnauzer Mix). He really enjoys playing with his fur family and going for several walks a day. He is fostered with kittens who he enjoys chasing around. He is perfecting his house training and does a great job in his crate at night. He loves all sorts of treats. He enjoys following his foster mom around the house. He is a sweet boy who would benefit from having a fur brother or sister and a family who is committed to making sure that he gets his energy out. Kirby's adoption fee is $400.”
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Aster

Age: 3 Months Old / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”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. The Flower Power Litter is composed of 3 pound 3 month old Domestic Short Hair adorable kittens Yarrow (male), Peony (female), Zinnia (female) and Aster (female). These amazing kittens have so much personality wrapped up in their tiny little bodies. They purr when they are held and will lay in their foster mom's lap. They chase one another around and tease the puppies they are fostered with. They all come out to greet their foster mom, especially when it is meal time. Aster has an adorable little face that will let you know how she is feeling. She doesn't mind being held, but would prefer to be petted while her feet are on the ground. She loves to race around with her siblings. The adoption fee for one kitten is $75 and the adoption fee for two kittens is $110.”
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Bonnie

Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Irish Wolfhound Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Bonnie and Clyde will rob your hearts just like their namesakes robbed banks! We are 2 months old, about 18lbs, Irish Wolfhound/Mastiff/German Shepherd mixes! Based on our breed and current size, we are likely going to grow to be pretty large. We currently spend our days cuddling, napping, and playing tug-of-war. Potty and crate training is coming easily to us, but we are still learning. We love to follow around our foster brother (85 pounds) and learn from him. We are extremely curious about everything, ready to explore our world with our forever families! Bonnie is the first one to try something new and sniff around. Clyde on the other hand wants to observe everything first. But once it is nap time, both are right there wanting a lap to lay on! Bonnie's adoption fee is $400.”
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Herbert

Age: 1 Years Old / Breed: Terrier Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP
”Herbert is a sweet young fella who is just learning to dog. His background was a home with too many dogs and has so far lacked the individual attention to learn commands and potty outside. He's working on it with big strides. His crate helps him know when to hold it. He's a bit nervous about being approached too quickly until he warms up to new people and backs up or lies down on the ground. We're working on realizing getting head pets are good. Now that he trusts me he naps on my lap and wags his tail at me. He would be best in a home without younger kids with his fear of sudden human movements. Since he is not yet leash trained he needs a physical fence. Oh and he is ridiculously handsome.”
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Clyde

Firefly

Age: 10 Years Old / Breed: Terrier Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP
”Firefly is an 8 pound, scruffy, feisty, funny, smart girl. She has limited vision but she sees well enough to get around and can even climb on the patio table and get a treat out of the bag. She loves other dogs and tries to get them to play. Sometimes she loves them so much she tries to hump them so she'll need tolerant dog siblings. She is not house trained but she does great with a schedule and treats. Firefly has chronic dry eyes so she will need 3 kinds of eye medicines daily long term. She doesn't mind the drops and sit still for them. She is a bossy little girl sometimes and she likes to use her bark to remind the world that she's happy and wants to play. Firefly has been a mama to many litters and now she's looking for a home where she can just be a cherished family member. She would do best in a calm house without children and a fenced yard or an adopter that will use puppy pads.”
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Duke

Age: 4 Months Old / Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Jack and Duke are two adorable, curious Black and Tan Coonhound puppies. They are 4 months old, weighing around 27 lbs each. Jack is more shy and timid, while Duke is more outgoing. True to the Coonhound breed, they love to sniff around the house. Both are working on basic command like, sit, come and off/no. Both are almost crate trained and potty trained but will need additional work in their forever homes. They are very social and loveable (lots of kisses). These boys love playing with rope toys and plush squeaky toys. They are fostered with two other dogs. Duke's adoption fee is $400.”
Photo via louieslegacy.org

Frozone

Age: 1 Year Old / Breed: Husky-Dalmatian Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Where is his super suit?! Frozone is 1 year old Husky mix! He's a petite boy at 45 pounds. Frozone is a super active boy who would love a family that is on the go. He'd be a great running or hiking buddy, as he's always ready for adventure. He loves to run and play with other dogs, but is a little too playful for kitty siblings. He's never met any children while in foster care but Frozone would do best with older kids due to his tendency to jump up when excited. He thrives off of physical exercise and is working hard on his leash manners, but will need continued work! He can't wait for his forever family to teach him new things! He would love a fenced in yard to burn off some of his energy and is respectful of a fence. He is working hard on both his crate and potty training. If you want to make this goofy boy a part of your family, apply online today! My adoption fee is $250”
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Happy

Age: 2 Months Old / Breed: Bluetick Coonhound / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Introducing the Seven Dwarfs: Happy, Sneezy, Doc, Sleepy, Bashful, Grumpy, and Dopey. These 2 month old 7-10 pound Coon Hound puppies are sweet as can be. Their momma, Snow White, is a 60 pound Blue Tick Coon Hound. They have been fostered with 4 kittens (1-2 pounds each), a 15 pound Schnauzer mix and a 60 pound American Staffordshire Terrier. They love to romp around, play with their puppy toys and jump on one another. They are working on potty training by consistently using the puppy pads. They have had their nails dremeled and did well. Happy loves to help her foster mom clean up the puppy pen. She is a happy girl with lots of positive energy. If you would like to add this sweet girl to your family, apply today! Happy's adoption fee is $400.”
Photo via louieslegacy.org

Jelly Bean

Age: 1.5 Years Old / Breed: Basenji-Carolina Dog Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
”Jelly Bean is a 1.5 year old Basenji/Carolina Dog mix. She weighs 40lbs. She does great with other dogs, loves children and adults! She is potty trained, crate trained and does great on a leash. Jelly Bean is shy at first but once she earns your trust, she will snuggle and give you lots of kisses. She is full of energy but also likes to lay around and cuddle with her humans! Jelly Bean's adoption fee is $250.”
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