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Animal Friends Humane Society Animal shelter in Hamilton, OH

Our mission is to promote humane principles, protect lost, homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals, and act as advocates for animals in our communities.

Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) was established in 1952 and is the only open- admission shelter in Butler County, Ohio. In 2009, AFHS relocated from its outdated facility in Trenton and now occupies a 22,500 sq. foot facility with top-notch amenities for its shelter population in Hamilton, Ohio. By adopting nationally recognized best practices for animal shelters, AFHS has been successful in increasing its overall save rate and hit a record high of 94% in 2020. Assisting over 5,000 pets each year, AFHS is committed to providing individual care to local pets in need. As Butler County’s largest and oldest 501(c)3 non-profit animal shelter, AFHS is always in need of community support to continue its lifesaving mission. Adopt, Volunteer, Donate to help save more lives!

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Address
1820 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
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Meet their adoptable pets

1820 Princeton Road

Hamilton, OH 45011

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

Adoptable pets at Animal Friends Humane Society

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Hamilton, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Abigail's adoption status with email updates.
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Abigail

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Hamilton, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Lasagna's adoption status with email updates.
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Lasagna

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Hamilton, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pretzel - IN FOSTER's adoption status with email updates.
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Pretzel - IN FOSTER

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Hamilton, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rosemary's adoption status with email updates.
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Rosemary

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Hamilton, OH

Shelter FAQs

Butler County Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Adoption Fees

Cats - 5 months and over: $30.00
Kittens - 4 months and under: $50.00
Senior Cats - 7+ years: $10.00

Dogs – 5 months and over: $125
Puppies – 4 months and under: $200
Senior Dogs - 7+ years: $75


Each animal receives age appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, flea/tick prevention, microchip, county license & Heartworm prevention for dogs, trial bag of Hill's Science Diet food, and 30 days free pet insurance. AFHS is open 7 days a week and no appointment is needed to visit with adoptable pets!

Dogs must leave the shelter with a collar and leash, which can be purchased at the shelter at the time of adoption if you do not have one to bring with you.

Adoption application

https://www.animalfriendshs.org/media/user/adopt/AFHS%20Adoption%20Application%202023-06.pdf

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We'll also keep you updated on GWTW : Butler's adoption status with email updates.
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GWTW : Butler

Domestic Longhair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Sister Saints : Toast's adoption status with email updates.
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Sister Saints : Toast

St. Bernard/Great Pyrenees

Female, 8 mos
Aurora, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chips Ahoy AG's adoption status with email updates.
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Chips Ahoy AG

Labrador Retriever/Plott Hound

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Greenfield : Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Greenfield : Bean

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Aurora, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly Bug's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly Bug

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Tuna's adoption status with email updates.
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Tuna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Cincinnati, OH

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