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2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

Certified Partner

Dog rescue in Cincinnati, OH

Our mission is to provide foster homes and medical care to stray, abandoned, injured, and surrendered animals until a suitable forever home can be found. To provide assistance to prevent overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. To provide homeless pets with the training they need to be successful and live a happy and full life.

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Cincinnati, OH 45252
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at 2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on GROMMET's adoption status with email updates.
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GROMMET

Pit Bull Terrier/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on NEMY's adoption status with email updates.
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NEMY

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on INGRID's adoption status with email updates.
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INGRID

Tabby

Female, 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on ARNE's adoption status with email updates.
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ARNE

Tabby

Male, 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on RICO's adoption status with email updates.
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RICO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on SKIPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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SKIPPY

Tabby

Male, 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on LITTLE BIT's adoption status with email updates.
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LITTLE BIT

Tabby

Female, 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on MISFIT's adoption status with email updates.
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MISFIT

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH

Rescue FAQs

Butler Co, Hamilton Co, Warren Co, Clermont Co, or any county within 100 miles

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We check vet references and do home visits. All current pets in the home must be current on vaccines, heart worm prevention, and spay/neutered. Once the application is approved we will schedule a meet and greet.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/secondhandpaws/app

Pets at shelters & rescues near 2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

SCMR - OH

Germantown, OH 45327

Fourgotten Paws Animal Rescue

P O Box 112055,
Cincinnati, OH 45211

I Mother Orphaned Kittens

Milford, OH 45150

We'll also keep you updated on Siren's adoption status with email updates.
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Siren

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Middletown, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Marlowe-8wks's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Marlowe-8wks

Bombay

Male, 2 mos
Taylor Mill, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sinnoh's adoption status with email updates.
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Sinnoh

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pelfrey's adoption status with email updates.
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Pelfrey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Batavia, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gingersnap's adoption status with email updates.
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Gingersnap

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Dayton, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Batavia, OH

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