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.
These 25 Adoptable Cincinnati Pets Are Looking for Their Furrever Homes
By CityBeat Staff on Thu, May 28, 2020 at 4:09 pm
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Milly
Age: 8 Months Old / Breed: Hound / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP”Milly is a 6 month old 28 pound hound mix! She loves people. I think she would be a great puppy for a family. She's a little nervous around dogs right now, but I think as the days go on with her being out of a shelter and with my resident dog she'll be a playful happy puppy.”
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Fred
Age: 3 Months Old / Breed: Domestic Long Hair / Sex: Male / 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. Hello, I'm Fred! I'm a 3 month old male kitten. I have longer hair which makes me really fluffy. I'm litter trained and good with small dogs. I haven't seen bigger dogs, but I'm sure I would like them too. My favorite things are chin scratches and face snuggles. I really like to play with my siblings. My favorite day would consist of running around trying to catch the red dot. I'm super fluffy so If I were a treat I'd be a marshmallow. My adoption fee is $75.”
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Lucky
Age: 5 Years Old / Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound Coonhound Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: HART of Cincinnati Animal Rescue”Lucky here! I was hit by a car and left for dead on the side of the road. A nice lady found and took me to the closest vet where they contemplated euthanasia. You see, my spine was fractured leaving me paralyzed from the waist down. Thankfully, this rescue gave me a second chance. I am happy to be alive and am perfectly capable of living a good quality life. I just need to find a family who is perfectly cable of caring for my special needs :) I am guessed to be a 5-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound. I love the company of other dogs and walking in my cart! I also enjoy getting pet by everyone I meet. If you don’t come to me, I’m rolling my way to you. My bladder needs expressed every 6 hours, and I cannot control my bowels. If you cannot deal with diapers, pee, and poopy messes, I will not be a good fit for you. I had bilateral leg amputation surgery to remove my back legs since they were dead weight. More recent pics are me without legs.”
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Bear
Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Flat-Coated Retriever / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Hi! My name is Bear! I am a two year old, Flat-Coated Retriever mix. At 59 pounds, I am the perfect medium sized boy, fit for any yard! I am fostered with dogs, cats and kids and do great with everyone in my foster home, but I am a pretty playful guy which can sometimes annoy dogs that don't enjoy playing as much as I do! I am mostly potty trained, but have had a few accidents while adjusting to my foster home - I promise I'm working hard at it! I am very quiet in my crate and will go in on command. I will need a family that is committed to training me to use my smarts for good. It doesn't seem like I had any training prior to coming to rescue, so I'm very much a puppy in a bigger dog's body! My foster family says I will learn quickly as I am very smart and eager to please. If you're looking for a handsome, happy guy to spend your time with - you've found him! Apply today! My adoption fee is $250.”
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Q-Tip
Age: 4.5 Years Old / Breed: Great Pyrenees / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Q-Tip is a 4.5 year old Great Pyrenees mix! This gentle giant weighs in around 140 pounds and is full of love! Q came into rescue severely matted so he received a much needed haircut. Once his fur grows back out, he'll look like a big, fluffy polar bear again! Q is very laid back, loving to lounge around in his foster home. He does a little bit of running in the yard here and there but is primarily found relaxing around the home. He does fantastic with other dogs of all sizes, having met dogs that range from as small as five pounds, to as big as he is. He does great with cats and loves the children that visit. Q is potty trained and prefers to be free roaming over using a crate, but will use a crate as needed. He loves being with people and would love a forever home that is home more often enough to shower him in attention. If you want to make this big boy a part of your family, apply online today! My adoption fee is $250.”
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Jerry
Age: 10 Months Old / Breed: Doberman German Shepherd Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Look at those ears!! Hello! Meet Jerry, he is cutest, nicest dog ever. He is a 10 month old Doberman/German Shepherd mix, and he has a beautiful tricolor coat. Jerry is crate trained and potty trained. He is very high energy and needs to be played with and exercised often. He is also a pretty funny dog, sometimes he’ll pick up his bone and throw it across the room to entertain himself. Jerry would do best in a home with a fenced in yard to roam around in. Jerry also loves to play with other dogs and is taken to the dog park often, which he enjoys it very much. His adoption fee is $400.”
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Suit
Age: 12 Weeks Old / Breed: Domestic Medium Hair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Suit and Tie are 12 week old healthy, happy and fun litter mates. They love to play together and sleep together in a pile. They enjoy wet kitty food, playing with the laser pointer, ball and bell toys. Both are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, fully litter box trained and ready for a loving home. Suit is a true princess, She is sweet, cuddly, purrs and loves to be held. She may even try to climb in your lap if she is not getting the attention she believes she deserves. Suit's 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.”
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Tie
Age: 12 Weeks Old / Breed: Domestic Medium Hair / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Suit and Tie are 12 week old healthy, happy and fun litter mates. They love to play together and sleep together in a pile. They enjoy wet kitty food, playing with the laser pointer, ball and bell toys. Both are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, fully litter box trained and ready for a loving home. This little explorer is all boy. Vocal, adventurous, playful and curious. Tie’s favorite thing to do is seek out and discover new places, but will always come running for his breakfast or supper. Tie's 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.”
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Logan Jax
Age: 3 Years Old / Breed: Australian Shepherd / Sex: Male / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Logan Jax is a 40lb Aussie mix who is the ultimate come back kid. In his 3 years of life, he has been through more than we could imagine- living in a cave, possibly being shot, having hip surgery.. and now just needs a calm home with a furry friend or two to play and help him build his confidence. He is a play hard to get kinda guy, but once he knows you have treats and a kind soul, he will nudge you with his nose for ear scratches and belly rubs. He loves nothing more than a good chew toy and curling up in a dog bed. He is a little impatient, so if he needs to use the bathroom you can't ignore him, but luckily he lets you know. He needs a quiet home, with at least one other furry friend and no children. With routines, patience, and love, Logan could be the perfect addition to your home. His adoption fee is $250.”
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Teddy
Age: 10 Months Old / Breed: Beagle / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP”Meet Teddy! This beagle pup is a happy go lucky guy. He loves to play, give kisses and snuggle. What makes Teddy more special than your average Beagle? Teddy was born with a heart anomaly where a tract that blood flows through in his heart is narrow and some valves are a bit deformed. At this time, he has a heart murmur from this developmental anomaly. As Teddy grows up, he is likely to develop congestive heart failure. For now, our partner vet recommends that Teddy visit the doctor monthly for his first year of life. If the doctor of the adopter's choosing believes Teddy needs a referral to a cardiac doctor, the adopter should follow through with that. Teddy is working on potty training, still having accidents but trying very hard. He's crate trained. Teddy LOVES kids, and other dogs; due to a bossy cat in his foster home, he steers clear of them. If you feel Teddy could be a family member you are open to care for and ensure he gets the best care for his heart condition, please apply at www.adoptastray.com”
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Ramen
Age: 3 Months Old / Breed: Australian Shepherd / Sex: Male / Rescue: SAAP”Ramen is an 18 pound Aussie mix. The people who found him fed him only human food so he'll need to lose a little weight. Ramen is a very sweet cuddly puppy. Typical puppy energy, but then takes lots of typical puppy naps! He's an all around great puppy.”
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Road Runner
Age: 9 Years Old / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA”Beep beep, I'm Road Runner. I'm a happy-go-lucky guy who's always on the move. I don't let anything slow me down - not even my missing eye. I seem to do well around other cats (I had feline siblings before coming to SPCA Cincinnati) but I'm not quite sure how I feel about dogs. Make sure to introduce us slowly and give me plenty of time to acclimate. If you think I'm the perfect addition to your family, fill out an adoption application using the animal ID 44365739. Catch me if you can!”
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Winston
Age: 5 Years Old / Breed: Weimaraner Black Labrador Retriever Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: HART of Cincinnati Animal Rescue”Welcome Winston! Winston is a 5 year old, 64 pound, Weim/Lab mix who was surrendered to HART because his owners were unable to continue caring for him. This big lug is a fantastic shot gun rider, knows some basic commands (sit and paw), and gets along well with other dogs. Winston is super chill, and while he's not a big cuddler, he does enjoy laying next to his foster, on the couch. He's a complete and total bed hog and completely house trained. Winston likes to chase cats, so a home without them would be best. He can also be reactive/protective on a leash towards other dogs so he'll need some training in that area or a fenced yard! Winston did test positive for Lyme, which is a tick borne disease. It's not contagious to other dogs or people and mostly lays dormant in his system. Should a flare up occur, it's indicative with joint pain/inflammation and lethargy. Typically a dose of antibiotics is enough to cause the disease to go dormant again. Lyme has become prevalent with some of the southern areas and many HART doggies have lived long happy lives in their adoptive homes!”
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Golden
Age: 6 Years Old / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA”Hey there! My name is Golden, named for my gorgeous coat! I'm a 6-year-old male kitty looking for my forever home. I have lived with other cats and have done well with them. I enjoy napping in the sun, birdwatching and snacks! If you have room in your home for me, fill out an application with my number, 44324590!”
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George
Age: Senior / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Male / Rescue: Ohio Alleycat Resource”Hi, I'm new at OAR! I'm looking for a home. They are learning about me and working on my biography. I'm not sure when they will finish it, so why not just come meet me in person? If you are interested in adopting from OAR, please fill out an application at www.ohioalleycat.org/adoption-form (don't worry, the process doesn't take long). Thank you for looking at my page!..”
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Flora
Age: 2 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Female / Rescue: SPCA”Hi! My name is Flora and I'm an adorable gal looking for my forever home. I have been in a foster home while I went through my heartworm treatment, and now that I'm feeling better I'm ready to be adopted! My foster mom thinks I'm just fabulous, and the staff at SPCA Cincinnati can't get enough of my lil ears. I'm a very sweet girl and have been doing well in an apartment since I've been getting regular walks and play time. I'm working on my leash manners as I do find squirrels and lizards very interesting! I am crate trained and housebroken (awesome right??), and I am living with a cat and I've done great! I do like all kids, but would appreciate older children in my home since I am pretty strong and I forget my size sometimes! Since I completed my heartworm treatment less than 6 months ago, if you choose to adopt me I will need my blood tested to make sure those worms are gone for good. Interested in meeting me? Fill out an application with my number, 43359237!”
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Buddy
Age: 9 Years Old / Breed: Mixed Breed / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA”Well hello! My name is Buddy and I am looking for a place to live out my golden years. I am a senior citizen but that doesn't mean I don't have energy - I love walks and if you want to take me home you should be ready for an arm workout while I learn some manners. I am currently living in a foster home and they have nothing but great things to say about me. They say I am emotionally in tune and instinctively apply comforting pressure when my people are distraught, I just call it cuddling and making the sad go away. I really don't see eye to eye with cats, so a home without felines would be best for me. Here is my ideal home: someone who is home a lot (I like attention!), is willing to be patient with my quirks, and a place without other animals or young, rambunctious children. I guess I could share all the love with another dog, but I am picky with my canine friends so we would need to meet before you add me to your home. If you want a sweet companion who wants nothing but to make you happy, please fill out an application with my number, 38747038!”
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Melody Skye
Age: 4 Years Old / Breed: Hound / Sex: Female / Rescue: SAAP”Melody Skye is a sweet hound mix who has been looking for her forever home for a couple years with SAAP. Melody Skye loves to chase a frisbee and is a champ at playing keep away! She loves to go on walks and be with her people. She is crate trained and house trained like a good doggie. A fenced in yard would be great for Skye, but she can climb over some fences and should not be left in the yard alone. Melody Skye is looking for a special adopter who will help continue her training. This precious girl was frightened when fireworks were lit in the neighborhood and as a result became reactive to other dogs. Because of this, Skye needs to be the only pet. Skye has been professionally trained by Tori Roser at Pawlished Dog Training. Her future home would get a free follow up visit with Tori to learn the skills she has been taught. Tori is also there in case her new home has questions as Melody adjusts to her new life. Overall, Melody Skye would be perfect for a home looking to add a companion who is ready to start having adventures!”
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Charlemagne
Age: Young / Breed: Domestic Longhair / Sex: Male / Rescue: Ohio Alleycat Resource”Charlemagne looks as regal as his name implies - such fabulous ear tufts! This beautiful buff guy is pretty independent, but he will definitely seek you out when he’s ready for cuddles. He usually likes to start the day with morning cuddles. After spending most of the day napping like true royalty should, Charlemagne likes to get his daily playtime in the evening. Charlemagne hasn’t always lived in the lap of luxury, so he may take a minute to warm up in a new home and he doesn’t love loud noises. If you have patience with him, though, the reward of seeing him come out of his shell will be well worth the wait. Come meet his highness today!..”
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Sasha
Age: 6 Months Old / Breed: Terrier / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy”Sasha is a six month old Terrier mix. She weighs 12 pounds. When she first arrived in foster care, she was very frightened and would barely let people near her. In a few days she had completely warmed up and now loves to cuddle. She is interested in the birds outside and exploring the backyard. She will need lots of toys and bones to chew on to help keep her content. She is remarkably low key for a puppy. She is content in her crate while her people are doing chores around the house or running errands. Sasha still has accidents in the house and will need further house training in her forever home. She is very sweet, and when given the time and patience to warm up, she will make a great companion. Sasha's adoption fee is $400.”
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