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2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

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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Adoptable pets at 2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

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NELSON (WOODY)

Rat Terrier/Mountain Cur

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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NEWTON (JAX)

Mountain Cur/Rat Terrier

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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PECAN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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MABEL

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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DR P.

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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MILO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
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

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567 HalCor Lane,
Cincinnati, OH 45255

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Richmond, IN 47374

Wilmington Area Humane Society

P.O. Box 968,
Wilmington, OH 45177

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Prince Eric

Dachshund

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Georgetown, OH
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Ryder JuM

Dalmatian/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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Mugsy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Germantown, OH
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Thor- $200 Adoption Fee!

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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Ferdinand JuM

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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Spot 1

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Newport, KY

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