Animal Friends Humane Society

1820 Princeton Road Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Dogs & Cats
Animal Friends Humane Society animal shelter in Hamilton, OH
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  7. Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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

About this shelter

Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton, OH

Animal Friends Humane Society is located in Hamilton, Ohio, about 20 miles south of Cincinnati. Established in 1952, it is Butler County's largest and oldest non-profit animal shelter, dedicated to promoting humane principles, protecting lost, homeless, abandoned, and mistreated animals, and acting as an advocate for animals in its community. The shelter offers adoption, fostering, volunteering, and donation opportunities to support its mission. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00–4:30 PM, and Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00–6:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Animal Friends Humane Society

Adoption process

Potential adopters must fill out an adoption application (in person or emailed in advance) and have it approved before being allowed to meet the animals; adoptions are first come, first served with no holds placed.

Service area
Butler County, Ohio
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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