Adopt A Pet at our Animal Shelter
The PAWS Pet Adoption Center animal shelter has many lovable dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes, and ages.
PAWS is continuing to run by appointment only. You can check out our Available Cats and Available Dogs here as well as on Petfinder.com and then call (513) 539-7297 to set up an appointment to meet. We will also continue to accept drop off donations. We thank everyone who has donated items or adopted a new furry family member from us. PAWS supporters are the best supporters around!
The PAWS animals in our shelter are a great selection of one-of-a-kind mixed breeds and pure breeds, many of whom have already lived with families and have the basic social skills they need to become an enjoyable part of your household.
We are sure you will find here at the PAWS Adoption Center a wonderful cat or dog companion who matches your lifestyle and family personalities.
Visit the Pet Finder website to see our Available Cats and Available Dogs pages to identify your next fur baby. Please note that the online availability of pets to adopt is not up to the minute, and some animals are shown as available may have already been adopted, while new animals may be available that are not yet listed.
Cost: Dogs – 6 months and younger $225, over 6 months $200 Cats – $100
All pet adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, health tests, and microchip.
Please feel free to contact PAWS for additional information.
Matching Your Personality
Why adopt a Pet?
Our Pet Adoption Services saves lives. But it is also a lifetime commitment. You are committed to giving them a:
- Life of support
- Life of care
- Life of entertainment
- Life of training/learning
- Life of love
- But really, they give all of that back.
When we say adoption saves lives, we mean adoption saves two lives. The life of the animal and the life of the adopter.
There are so many health benefits to adopting a pet! The CDC reports that walking and playing with your pets can decrease triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. There are also studies that say that babies with a dog in the household experience fewer infections due to improved immunity from the dog bringing in additional germs. They might also help children from developing certain allergies due to exposure to dander. They also compel us to spend more time outdoors, which can increase vitamin D and improve your mood. There are some resources that state that dogs can detect cancer. They have been reported to lick, nudge, or sniff cancerous tumors!
Pets help with emotional health. They are known to increase happiness, lower anxiety/stress levels, decrease feelings of loneliness, and increase opportunities for socialization. There are also some studies that say that pets provide excellent companionship to children with learning disabilities. Children on the autism spectrum sometimes find it hard talking to humans, but easy talking to animals.
Pets can also teach kids responsibility and respect for nature. It will help them when learning practical skills, such as cleaning out a cage, grooming, and teaching them tricks. They will also develop empathy, non-verbal communication, confidence, and nurturing skills, which are important down the road. This is all assuming that the parent/guardian is still #1 caretaker of the pet. We never insist upon adoption for a child to take care of alone.
Pets give us a sense of security. Having an animal in the house will make you feel a lot safer. As a plus, burglars are less likely to target houses with dogs.
Pets are just plain fun to have around. They bring back our sense of wonder and play, no matter our age.
Matching your personality:
Are you active?
Do you want a new buddy to go camping with?
Do you prefer spending time on the couch cuddling?
Do you like independent animals who don’t want a lot of fuss?
We encourage you to always adopt a pet that matches your personality. Finding the right pet to match your interests and personality is key to having a wonderful life together.
Let us help you find your match.
How to Inquire about a Pet:
Congratulations on the decision to adopt a pet at PAWS Animal Adoption Center! Please call us at 513-539-7297 to schedule an appointment. Thank you!
Looking to adopt a pet yet need some help with the process? Contact our PAWS Office for more information.