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These Adoptable Cincinnati Dogs and Cats Need a Little Extra Love

My Furry Valentine is hosting its first-ever summer adoption extravaganza featuring more than 700 available animals — dogs, cats, kittens, puppies and other little critters — that you can take home this weekend.

Some of these sweet pets have had it a little harder than others in life, resulting in behavioral issues, health issues, etc., meaning that they need some extra love and attention from their new families. These pets are known as “spotlight pets.” According to Lisa Jones, MFV’s event manager, “Many of these animals are in a foster home and those families get to know their personalities very well and can attest to their unique qualities and under what circumstances the animal would do really well.” Some of these pets will be at the event, others may stay back with their foster families due to anxiety issues. If you’re interested in meeting one of these good boys or girls, reach out to the provided contact listed with the photo.

Keep in mind that each adoption agency has their own application process— for more info about MFV’s available pets, visit myfurryvalentine.com.

10 a.m.-noon early bird and noon-5 p.m. regular hours Saturday (Aug. 18); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 19). $5 regular admission; $25 early bird. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, myfurryvalentine.com.

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Linus | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: wecare@clermontanimalcare.org
About: Linus is a very special kitty! He was found as a very sick stray kitten; the poor boy had a severe upper respiratory infection and a bad wound on his side. He is completely healed, but may always have a little nasal discharge. He is very sweet and playful and a staff favorite because he is so loving.

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Linus | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: [email protected] About: Linus is a very special kitty! He was found as a very sick stray kitten; the poor boy had a severe upper respiratory infection and a bad wound on his side. He is completely healed, but may always have a little nasal discharge. He is very sweet and playful and a staff favorite because he is so loving.

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CJ | Shelter: Stray Haven |Email: strayhavenadoptions@gmail.com | About: Hi, my name is CJ! I spent the first 6 years of my life living on a chain until I was rescued by Stray Haven. I'm looking for a family that loves to play ball and that literally has a fenced in yard to help keep me safe.

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CJ | Shelter: Stray Haven |Email: [email protected] | About: Hi, my name is CJ! I spent the first 6 years of my life living on a chain until I was rescued by Stray Haven. I'm looking for a family that loves to play ball and that literally has a fenced in yard to help keep me safe.

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Presley | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: wecare@clermontanimalcare.org | About: Poor handsome Presley was surrendered when his owners decided they no longer had time for him. He is a sweet boy in good health that just needs a place to live out his life in love and comfort.

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Presley | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: [email protected] | About: Poor handsome Presley was surrendered when his owners decided they no longer had time for him. He is a sweet boy in good health that just needs a place to live out his life in love and comfort.

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Sadie | Shelter: Humane Society of Adams County | Email: adamscountyanimals@gmail.com | About: Sadie may be 4 years old but plays just like a puppy (we actually turn her out with them because she plays so well with them). She loves to run and check things out but she also can be a cuddle bug. Sadie has severe anxiety and does not like to be crated or to be placed in a kennel. Sadie also is particular about cats.

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Sadie | Shelter: Humane Society of Adams County | Email: [email protected] | About: Sadie may be 4 years old but plays just like a puppy (we actually turn her out with them because she plays so well with them). She loves to run and check things out but she also can be a cuddle bug. Sadie has severe anxiety and does not like to be crated or to be placed in a kennel. Sadie also is particular about cats.

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Huey | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: wecare@clermontanimalcare.org | About: Huey came to us in terrible condition. He had open wounds from sitting on a hard wet surface for long periods of time. He was terribly thin and pretty shut down. Huey has come out of his shell and feels much better.

Photo: My Furry Valentine

Huey | Shelter: Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society | Email: [email protected] | About: Huey came to us in terrible condition. He had open wounds from sitting on a hard wet surface for long periods of time. He was terribly thin and pretty shut down. Huey has come out of his shell and feels much better.

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Joseph | Shelter: Ohio Alleycat Resource | Email: info@ohioalleycat.org | About: Joseph's foster mom says: "He is a lap kitty! He loves attention and having his head rubbed; he will roll over for it." Joseph is FIV+, but he knows it is no big deal because he's a lover not a fighter.

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Joseph | Shelter: Ohio Alleycat Resource | Email: [email protected] | About: Joseph's foster mom says: "He is a lap kitty! He loves attention and having his head rubbed; he will roll over for it." Joseph is FIV+, but he knows it is no big deal because he's a lover not a fighter.

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Elsa | Shelter: Animal Friends Humane Society | Email: animalfriendshs@butlercountyohio.org | About: Elsa is a very sweet little lady. She has been with the shelter since January 2018. She is very nervous and it takes time for her to warm up to people. Like every Chihuahua, she picks people that she likes the best and sticks with them.

Photo: My Furry Valentine

Elsa | Shelter: Animal Friends Humane Society | Email: [email protected] | About: Elsa is a very sweet little lady. She has been with the shelter since January 2018. She is very nervous and it takes time for her to warm up to people. Like every Chihuahua, she picks people that she likes the best and sticks with them.

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June | Shelter: Brown County Humane Society | Email: bcas@browncountyohio.gov | About: June is a very funny girl that needs to be in a home without cats. She is a heart worm survivor and one of our longest residents at the shelter.

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June | Shelter: Brown County Humane Society | Email: [email protected] | About: June is a very funny girl that needs to be in a home without cats. She is a heart worm survivor and one of our longest residents at the shelter.

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Rosie Love | Shelter: Furgotten Dog Rescue | Email: furgottendogrescue@gmail.com | About: Rosie is a total love bug. She’s very protective and lets you know when someone is on the property. She needs slow introductions to new people. She is excellent in a crate if needed. Sleeps on dog bed at night and can be free in house if only pet. She is an escape artist and requires a 6' fence.

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Rosie Love | Shelter: Furgotten Dog Rescue | Email: [email protected] | About: Rosie is a total love bug. She’s very protective and lets you know when someone is on the property. She needs slow introductions to new people. She is excellent in a crate if needed. Sleeps on dog bed at night and can be free in house if only pet. She is an escape artist and requires a 6' fence.

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Max | Shelter: SPCA Cincinnati - Northside Shelter | Email: adopt@spcacincinnati.org | About: Max is a 3 year old, male, American Pit Bull Terrier mix. This handsome boy is Max! Max is a very active fun loving boy that desperately needs a home. He is very playful, and would be a great dog for someone that enjoys an active lifestyle. We know that he does not do well with cats, and we recommend that he go to an adult only home or with older children due to his high activity level.

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Max | Shelter: SPCA Cincinnati - Northside Shelter | Email: [email protected] | About: Max is a 3 year old, male, American Pit Bull Terrier mix. This handsome boy is Max! Max is a very active fun loving boy that desperately needs a home. He is very playful, and would be a great dog for someone that enjoys an active lifestyle. We know that he does not do well with cats, and we recommend that he go to an adult only home or with older children due to his high activity level.

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