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Hamilton County's only open-intake animal shelter and sole provider of animal services for the county! โœจVoted Cincy's Best Animal Shelter - 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026!โœจ Get Involved: https://linktr.ee/cincycare

๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ข๐—š ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—•๐—˜๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—— ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฟ. ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป!!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฉต Pat saw our news segment about being at critical cap...
10/16/2026

๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ ๐——๐—ข๐—š ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—•๐—˜๐—˜๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—— ๐—ฏ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฟ. ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป!!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿฉต Pat saw our news segment about being at critical capacity this morning and drove all the way from mason to help the animals in our care!

Thank you so much to Mr. Patton for being so generous in helping us find animals their forever home.

๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐›๐ž ๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ง๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐š๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ŸŽŠ Hundreds of animals are waiting for families. We need people to come through our doors, open their homes, and help us spread the word. You don't have to do everything, but doing something matters.

Please visit us TODAY. Meet the animals who need you, find your new best friend, or take the first step toward fostering.

๐Ÿ“ 3949 Colerain Ave (dogs only)
๐Ÿ“ 4210 Dane Ave (dogs and cats)
๐Ÿ• Both locations are open daily from 1โ€“6 PM.

๐Ÿšจ ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ. ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐—— ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช. ๐ŸšจWe are out of appropriate kennel space for dogs across both shelt...
10/16/2026

๐Ÿšจ ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ. ๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐—— ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช. ๐Ÿšจ

We are out of appropriate kennel space for dogs across both shelter locations. Dogs are being housed in temporary pop-up crates, pens, and even garage space because we simply do not have enough room. ๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜€
๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜€
๐Ÿญ,๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฏ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€

Our team is doing everything possible to care for the animals coming through our doors, but we cannot solve this crisis alone. We need our community to step up.

๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜'๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ ๐—–๐—”๐—ก ๐—›๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ ๐—ง๐—ข๐——๐—”๐—ฌ:
๐Ÿพ ๐—”๐——๐—ข๐—ฃ๐—ง: Hundreds of animals are waiting for families. Same-day adoptions are available, and no pre-application is required.

๐Ÿก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ: Can't commit to adoption? Fostering is FREE, and even a short-term stay can give an animal a much-needed break while opening up space at the shelter. Email [email protected] to get started or come fill out an application in person

๐Ÿ™Œ ๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐—ก๐—ง๐—˜๐—˜๐—ฅ: Our staff and volunteers are stretched thin. Your time and support can make a real difference in the lives of these animals.

๐Ÿ“ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜: Every post shared gives an animal another chance to be seen by a potential adopter or foster. Help us reach the people who can make a difference.

๐Ÿ†˜ We need people to come through our doors, open their homes, and help us spread the word. You don't have to do everything, but doing something matters.

Please visit us TODAY. Meet the animals who need you, find your new best friend, or take the first step toward fostering.

๐Ÿ“ 3949 Colerain Ave (dogs only)
๐Ÿ“ 4210 Dane Ave (dogs and cats)
๐Ÿ• Both locations are open daily from 1โ€“6 PM.

Our community has the power to help these animals. Please show up for them now. โค๏ธ

๐†๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒนHe has been waiting ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ for someone to finally choose him and this king is...
10/16/2026

๐†๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐š๐œ๐ก๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒนHe has been waiting ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ for someone to finally choose him and this king is tired of waiting. Gunter is a very sweet, calm, chunky guy that is ready to leave shelter life behind.

His royal majesty is looking for a couple that has no kids, a dude to chill with, and to be the only animal in a home! Gunter is around 4 years old, appears to be potty trained and his known for be affectionate and is a favorite at the shelter!

๐—š๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! Come meet him at 3949 Colerain Ave, open daily 1-6pm.

10/15/2026

๐Ÿ†˜ ๐–๐„ ๐€๐‘๐„ ๐€๐“ ๐‚๐‘๐ˆ๐“๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐‹ ๐‚๐€๐๐€๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐˜. ๐ƒ๐Ž๐†๐’ ๐€๐‘๐„ ๐๐Ž๐– ๐ˆ๐ ๐๐Ž๐-๐”๐ ๐‚๐‘๐€๐“๐„๐’.

We need our community now! Our shelter is full, and we have dogs who desperately need to leave the building. We cannot do this without you.

๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†.
๐Ÿพ ADOPT: Come meet your new best friend and give them a forever home.
๐Ÿก FOSTER: Not ready to adopt? Fostering is FREE, and we provide the supplies you need. Even a temporary stay can make a lifesaving difference.
โค๏ธ SPREAD THE WORD: Share this post with your friends, family, and anyone who might be able to help.

If you've been thinking about adopting or fostering, today is the day to take that step. You could be the reason a dog gets out of a crate and into a home.

๐Ÿ“ 3949 Colerain Ave and 4210 Dane Ave
โฐ Open daily 1-6pm

Our community has helped us save lives before. We need you to show up for these animals today. ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿพ

๐—›๐—ข๐— ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐——๐—˜๐—— for Slugger! ๐Ÿšจ This Shepherd-ish boy has been in our care for 37 days and we truly don't know why. He would ...
10/15/2026

๐—›๐—ข๐— ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—˜๐—˜๐——๐—˜๐—— for Slugger! ๐Ÿšจ This Shepherd-ish boy has been in our care for 37 days and we truly don't know why. He would thrive in many homes!

He went on his first day trip this week and did fantastic! Slugger loved exploring at Avoca Trail before relaxing on a bench for plenty of pets. He was a total champ in the car, happily watching the world go by, then wrapped up his outing at 50 West Brewery with a toy, a hamburger, and lots of love. Slugger is full of happy puppy energy and would thrive with an active family ready for adventures, playtime, and helping him grow into the amazing dog he's sure to become. He appears potty trained, loves affection, and can't wait to find a home of his own.

He's playful with other dogs and loves to roughhouse in playgroup at the shelter. No info on cats or kids since he has never been to foster care. Estimated to be around a year old and 50lbs, this guy would make a great companion for almost anyone!

๐Ÿ“ Meet him any day of the week from 1-6pm at 4210 Dane Avenue in Cincinnati, OH. Adoption fees for adult dogs are $75 plus a $19.75 dog license if you live in Hamilton County. $5 service fee applies to every adoption. Ask about our Foster to Adopt program!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Please share to get this easy dog a home! Let's not make this easy placement wait any longer.

Dexter was adopted as a puppy and is back in our care, one year later. ๐Ÿฅบ He's a year old now, still pretty shy, but open...
10/15/2026

Dexter was adopted as a puppy and is back in our care, one year later. ๐Ÿฅบ He's a year old now, still pretty shy, but opens up quickly to new friends. He loves neck scratches, soft affection, and being told he's a good boy!

Dexter has a long body and short wittle legs that we are OBSESSED with. (See our video we posted yesterdayโ€“he's the last one featured!) He's awaiting a dog assessment since he just got back to the shelter, but should get one this week. He has done well in the past interacting with cats when he was a puppy. We learned that he would do best in a home with older (10+) or no kids as they make him uncomfortable. That's okay. Kids aren't for everyone. But this baby still needs to find future family!

๏ปฟ๐Ÿ“ธ BONUS: When you adopt an older rescue pet, you don't get to see how they looked as babies. This isn't the case with Dexter! His adopters can be sent with ALL of his baby pictures that his amazing previous foster took of him!

๏ปฟ๐Ÿ“Please visit us at 3949 Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati, OH to meet Dexter or any of his friends from 1-5:30pm any day of the week.

๐Ÿšจ Our kennels are FULL, FULL, FULL and have hundreds of animals waiting for adoption. Can't adopt? Ask about our foster program! Can't foster? Please share!

Three of our amazing volunteers, Judy, Erin, and Cindy, have put together a FREE, family-friendly event benefiting our p...
10/15/2026

Three of our amazing volunteers, Judy, Erin, and Cindy, have put together a FREE, family-friendly event benefiting our pups, in partnership with The Benny Fund!

Join us for an afternoon of making enrichment, meeting adoptable dogs, and eating pizza while FOOTBALL is on the big screens! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿˆ

๐Ÿ“… Sunday, October 18
โฐ 11 AMโ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Columbia Township Community Center, 6904 Murray Avenue

๐ŸŽ‰ FREE admission! Drop in anytime. Stay for 20 minutes or spend the whole afternoon. No registration, special skills, or supplies needed!

Want to help out? Donations of enrichment supplies are always appreciated, especially xylitol-free peanut butter, dog treats, Milk-Bone biscuits, and long-lasting chews. โค๏ธ

A huge thank-you to Judy, Erin, and Cindy for creating this fun event to help the dogs in our care while they wait for their forever home!

Bring the kids, invite a friend, and come make a difference. And don't forget to share this post so we can spread the word!

Pictured here is Kentucky, she is currently in a pop-up crate and is on a habor hold so you won't see her on the website...
10/14/2026

Pictured here is Kentucky, she is currently in a pop-up crate and is on a habor hold so you won't see her on the website, but she still needs a foster!

We have animals onsite that are cruelty cases, habors, or on stray hold so they cannot be seen on the website but they still can leave the shelter as a foster!

If you are not in the space to adopt consider fostering! ๐…๐Ž๐’๐“๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐ˆ๐’ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„๐ŸŽ‰ We provide all the supplies and it creates an open kennel for the next animal that comes into our care.

๐Ÿ‘‰Apply to be a foster online or come fill out the application in person. We desperately need to make kennel space, even fostering for an overnight can make a difference.

๐Ÿ“3949 Colerain Ave
๐Ÿ“4210 Dane Ave

10/14/2026

๐—ช๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—–๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—–๐—”๐—ฃ๐—”๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ๐Ÿšจ We are out of available proper kennel space for dogs across both shelter locations, forcing us to house animals in temporary pop-up crates, pens, and even garage space.

๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜€
๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿต ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜€
๐Ÿญ,๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿด๐Ÿฏ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€

We have reached out to more than 200 rescue organizations and partner shelters seeking additional placement opportunities.

๐˜ฝ๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™”๐™Š๐™ ๐™˜๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ ๐™๐™Š๐˜ฟ๐˜ผ๐™”!
~ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Same-day adoptions are available with no pre-application required.
~ ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Even a short-term foster placement can free up critical space. Email [email protected] to get involved.
~ ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: The high population puts a strain on existing staff and volunteers caring for the animals. Learn how to get involved on our website!
~๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Help adoptable dogs reach potential families by sharing the shelter's social media posts.

๐Ÿ†˜ Our population has surpassed our ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐‚๐Ž๐ƒ๐„ ๐‘๐„๐ƒ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ, when 459 dogs were in care. Today, the shelter is caring for 77 more dogs, with ๐—ก๐—ข ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—”๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ž๐—˜๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š.

We desperalty need the help of our community! Come visit us at both our Northside Shelter Locations, open daily from 1-6pm.
๐Ÿ“3949 Colerain Ave
๐Ÿ“4210 Dane Ave

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3949 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45223

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

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+15135417387

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