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

Adoptable pets at Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue

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

English Bulldog

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 5 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Purple Rain's adoption status with email updates.
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Purple Rain

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 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
We'll also keep you updated on Sephora's adoption status with email updates.
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Sephora

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sombrero's adoption status with email updates.
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Sombrero

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 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!)

Pets at shelters & rescues near Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue

Purrin' Fur

PO Box 713,
Owenton, KY 40359

A Home Away From Home

Post Office Box 161,
Florence, IN 47020

We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin Spice Latte (#23)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte (#23)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Georgetown, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Koko's adoption status with email updates.
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Koko

Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Alice Mae (Jazmin)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Alice Mae (Jazmin)

Border Collie

Female, 9 mos
Aurora, IN
We'll also keep you updated on RADAR's adoption status with email updates.
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RADAR

Hound (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Hope's adoption status with email updates.
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Hope

Labrador Retriever/Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Covington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Wags's adoption status with email updates.
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Wags

Miniature Schnauzer

Male, 11 yrs 2 mos
Sharonville, OH

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