Heartt Animal Refuge
11354 Reading Road Sharonville, Ohio 45241About this shelter
Heartt Animal Refuge in Sharonville, OH
HEARTT Animal Refuge is an animal shelter located in Sharonville, Ohio, in Hamilton County, about 15 miles southwest of Cincinnati, and is one of 17 animal shelters and rescues serving Hamilton County. The organization cares for dogs and cats awaiting adoption, with dedicated space for senior and special needs cats at its Bridgetown Road location, which was originally founded by Holly and Jane Petersen as Holly's Paws before merging with HEARTT in 2025. Adoptable animals, including several listed as special needs, are showcased for adoption, and the shelter relies heavily on volunteers, sponsorships, and community donations to support its work. Sponsorship starts at just $10, offering an accessible way for supporters to help animals who aren't ready for adoption yet.
Before you go
Adopting from Heartt Animal Refuge
Adoption process
Adoptions and shelter tours are conducted by appointment only; interested adopters fill out a form describing what they're looking for in a companion to begin the process.
- Service area
- Cincinnati, Ohio area (Bridgetown and Sharonville locations)
- County
- Hamilton County
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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