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.