Adopt your new best friend!

Interested in adopting from Cincinnati Animal CARE? Our two Northside shelter locations are open seven days a week from 1pm-6pm. Please arrive before 5:30pm to meet an animal in person!

Our adoption process

To adopt a pet, please stop in at either of our Northside shelter locations in Cincinnati at 3949 Colerain Avenue for dogs or 4210 Dane Avenue for dogs and cats! If you’re interested in an animal that is listed in a foster home, please email foster@cincycare.org to schedule a meet and greet. Adoption inquiries are responded to and meet and greets are scheduled on a first-come, first serve basis!

Additional Adoption Information

We have same-day adoptions! Please note: We do not hold animals, and we do not have an online adoption application at this time. Please bring a valid state ID or driver's license to complete the adoption. The state of Ohio requires the purchase of a dog license with all dog adoptions for residents living in Hamilton County. Hamilton County's license fee is $19.75 for newly adopted dogs.

Standard Adoption Fees

Adoption fees cover all of an animal's annual vaccines and spay/neuter.

DOGS:
Adults (6 months or older) - $75
Puppies - $200
Seniors (8 years and up) - Adoption Fees Waived

CATS:
Adults (6 months and older) - $40
Kittens - $60 or $30 each if you adopt two
Seniors (8 years and up) - Adoption Fees Waived

Foster to Adopt

Interested in adoption, but not sure if you're ready to take the leap? Try our foster to adopt program! Our foster-to-adopt program lets you trial-run a dog 6 months or older in your home for up to 7 days to make sure it's a match before you commit.

Apply to become a foster with CAC!

Open your heart and home to the homeless animals of Hamilton County. With over 8,000 animals arriving at the shelter every year, our foster families make all the difference!

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