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Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue

Dog rescue in Cincinnati, OH

Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue was established in 1997 in order to save shelter dogs that need a foster placement.


We are a 501 (3) (c) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.


The reasons for fostering include:


  • Orphans too young for adoption
  • Nursing mothers
  • Mildly sick/injured dogs
  • Dogs that have been abused
  • Dogs that can not adjust to living in a shelter environment

Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue and a local shelter work together to place these dogs in temporary, loving foster homes. When you adopt from us, you are helping to save a shelter dog!!


Our Goal is to save shelter dogs in need and place them in good homes. To promote the placement of special need dogs with the help of adoption bags, grooming, socialization, and providing needed supplies. To pair the right dog with the right human companion(s), enriching everyone's lives.


Our Mission is to develop trust and love with a dog that needs to be reminded that many humans can and will take good, loving care of it for the rest of its lives. To then find loving homes for these previously abused, abandoned, sick, neglected and confused dogs. To give the dog a solid re-start with behavior, health, and trust. To spay/neuter our rescued dogs of age to stop the cycle of unwanted litters.

Contact
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Cincinnati, OH 45238
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Adoptable pets at Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on St B Pup's adoption status with email updates.
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St B Pup

St. Bernard

Male, Puppy
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on St B Dad's adoption status with email updates.
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St B Dad

St. Bernard

Male, Adult
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on St B Mom's adoption status with email updates.
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St B Mom

St. Bernard

Female, Adult
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Wanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanda

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Vowell's adoption status with email updates.
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Vowell

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Techna's adoption status with email updates.
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Techna

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 7 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Som Pom's adoption status with email updates.
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Som Pom

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 7 yrs
Cincinnati, OH

Rescue FAQs

The Greater Cincinnati Area and anyone willling to drive to Cincinnati. We do not transport or ship dogs.

Additional adoption info

Some dogs are at the shelter and some are in a foster home. If the dog you like is at the shelter, please contact the person listed. She will fill you in on all the details.

If the dog you are interested in adopting is currently in a foster home, please EMAIL the individual "Foster Parent" noted in the description.



An Adoption Form Questionnaire will be emailed back to you. Upon completion, email the application back to spdrapp@shelteredpaws.com


After review, we will be happy to set up an appointment for you to come and visit with the dog in the foster home.
If the adoption is appropriate, you will be asked to sign an adoption contract.



A nominal adoption fee is charged for each dog. This fee includes a vet check, all shots, any necessary medical work and medication, spay/neuter (if possible and appropriate). All of our work is volunteer. WE MAKE NO PROFIT ON THESE ADOPTIONS. This fee does NOT include those additional things we supply while the pet is in our care e.g. pet supplies, food, toys, grooming, training, etc. (plus a heck of a lot of hugs!)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Octavia - $25 Bissell Sponsored Adoption Fee!'s adoption status with email updates.
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Octavia - $25 Bissell Sponsored Adoption Fee!

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs
Batavia, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gus Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus Gus

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Newport, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Bugsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bugsy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Richter's adoption status with email updates.
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Richter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH

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