Cincinnati Animal CARE/Hamilton County Animal Shelter - Dane Campus

4210 Dane Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Cincinnati Animal CARE/Hamilton County Animal Shelter - Dane Campus in Cincinnati, OH
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Cincinnati Animal CARE/Hamilton County Animal Shelter - Dane Campus in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati Animal CARE/Hamilton County Animal Shelter - Dane Campus is an animal shelter located in Cincinnati, Ohio, about 4 miles south of Cincinnati proper, open daily from 1:00–6:00 PM. As Hamilton County's official animal shelter, it provides adoption, foster, lost & found, and community pet support services for dogs, cats, and small animals, and serves as the county's 24/7 animal control provider. The organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that takes in nearly 9,000 homeless animals annually and relies on community donations and a team of over 900 volunteers to support its lifesaving mission of individualized care and safe, compatible home placements. It is an accredited charity through the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Visit one of their two Northside shelter locations in person during open hours (no appointment needed for on-site animals); staff have a conversation with you about your home and preferences to match you with a pet, and all paperwork, including a valid state ID, is completed on-site with same-day adoptions available.

Service area
Hamilton County, Ohio (Cincinnati)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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