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Animal Adoption Foundation Saving lives, one pet at a time! If you would like to donate items then check out our wishlist The shelter currently houses approximately 85 cats and dogs.

The Animal Adoption Foundation is a non-profit, no-kill shelter for dogs and cats that have been abused, abandoned, or found as strays. AAF provides a safe and humane environment for dogs and cats that are waiting to be adopted. Our caring volunteers and generous, loving donors enable us to provide a safe and happy haven for our special friends. We offer volunteer orientations on alternating Saturdays @ 10:00a.m. Please check out our website for details.

* Our ICARE (Individualized Canine Adoption Readiness and Enrichment) program is a holistic, gentle approach focused on improving the adoptability of and quality of life for shelter dogs. Specifically, ICARE provides shelter dogs with focused training, coupled with exercise and enrichment activities.

This Thankful Thursday goes out to the PAWesome Cub Scouts of pack 923 who donated their carved pumpkins to us! ๐ŸŽƒ These ...
10/22/2026

This Thankful Thursday goes out to the PAWesome Cub Scouts of pack 923 who donated their carved pumpkins to us! ๐ŸŽƒ These made for awesome treats and enrichment for our canine residents. Thank you guys!

Allow us to introduce Elphaba! ๐Ÿ–ค This unique, wire haired lady is ready to defy gravity and take flight into her forever...
10/21/2026

Allow us to introduce Elphaba! ๐Ÿ–ค This unique, wire haired lady is ready to defy gravity and take flight into her forever home. After being pulled from a hoarding situation she made her way to the Animal Adoption Foundation where she is learning a new way of life. She loves to cuddle, walks fabulously on the leash, is cat friendly and does great in the car.

Interested in Elphaba? Apply to adopt through our website! https://aafpets.org/adopt

Event recap from our visit to Burwinkel Farms this past weekend! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒฝ Our volunteers had a great time meeting people, talk...
10/20/2026

Event recap from our visit to Burwinkel Farms this past weekend! ๐Ÿ’›๐ŸŒฝ

Our volunteers had a great time meeting people, talking about our organization, upcoming events and hanging out with adoptable Ochre! Thank you Burwinkels for hosting and everyone who stoped by and talked with us. ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ HAPPY TAILS MONDAY! โค๏ธ๐ŸพFive adoptions, five happy endings, and one VERY special reason to celebrate! This week, we'r...
10/19/2026

๐Ÿพโค๏ธ HAPPY TAILS MONDAY! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Five adoptions, five happy endings, and one VERY special reason to celebrate! This week, we're wagging tails, purring with happiness, and celebrating the wonderful people who opened their hearts and homes to five deserving AAF residents. And trust us, friends, this week's report has a story that will make your heart extra happy!

๐Ÿฅ FIRST UP: JOBEE! ๐Ÿฅ

Some happy endings are worth waiting for, and Jobee's is proof that good things really do come to those who wait! This handsome, 6-year-old male Boxer, named in honor of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, spent FOUR LONG YEARS at the shelter waiting for his special someone. Four years of hoping, waiting, and wondering when his turn would finally come. And now, at long last, Jobee has his very own happy ending! We couldn't be more thrilled for this deserving boy. His adoption is a wonderful reminder that shelter pets who have waited the longest still have so much love to give. Jobee, your time has come, buddy! May your next chapter be filled with all the love, comfort, and happiness you've been waiting for. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿถ

๐ŸŽถ MOLLY โ€” LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRL! ๐ŸŽถ

Next up is Molly, an adorable 3-month-old brown tabby longhair named after Molly Jones from a Beatles song. This little girl is just beginning her life adventure, and now she's off to start a brand-new chapter with a family of her very own. We hope her days are filled with kitten shenanigans, cozy naps, and enough love to make her want to sing, โ€œOb-la-di, ob-la-daโ€ all day long! ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿฑ

๐Ÿคผ JOE KOPASZ โ€” THE REF HAS CALLED IT! ๐Ÿคผ

Remember Joe Kopasz, our 7-month-old tuxedo fellow named after a professional wrestling referee? Well, it looks like this little referee has called the match in favor of LOVE! Joe has officially left the shelter and is headed into a new round of adventures with his adoptive family. We're declaring this one a WIN by pinfall โ€” and the prize is a lifetime of love, comfort, and happy memories! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿค๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒ™ MOON โ€” HER OWN LITTLE HAPPY ENDING! ๐ŸŒ™

Our lovely 2-year-old brown tabby, Moon, has found her place to shine! This sweet girl has a new beginning ahead of her, and we couldn't be happier that her story is moving into a brighter chapter. May her new home be filled with peaceful nights, sunny windowsills, gentle affection, and all the love she deserves. Moon, your future is looking positively luminous! ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿˆ

๐Ÿงก AZUL โ€” A LITTLE ORANGE SUNSHINE! ๐Ÿงก

Last but certainly not least, meet Azul, our beautiful 5-month-old female orange tabby! This young lady is ready to brighten her new family's world with kitten charm and plenty of feline fun. We hope her days are filled with toys to chase, cozy spots to snooze, and loving arms to curl up in when playtime is over. Azul, may your new life be as bright and beautiful as you are! ๐Ÿฑโ˜€๏ธ

โค๏ธ FIVE ADOPTIONS. FIVE NEW BEGINNINGS. SO MUCH LOVE. โค๏ธ

Every adoption is worth celebrating, but Jobee's story reminds us why we never give up hope for the animals still waiting. Whether they've been at AAF for a few weeks, a few months, or several years, every one of them deserves a chance to find their forever home.

To the wonderful families who adopted this week: THANK YOU for choosing adoption and giving these deserving pets a future filled with love.

And to everyone still waiting at Animal Adoption Foundation in Hamilton, Ohio โ€” your happy ending may be just around the corner! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

Happy Tails Monday from all of us at AAF! Here's to forever homes, second chances, and many more tails wagging and purrs rumbling in the weeks ahead! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸŽ‰

The week weโ€™ve all been waiting for is finally here.. get excited for Trunk or Treat this ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐, ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ’๐ฉ๐ฆ...
10/19/2026

The week weโ€™ve all been waiting for is finally here.. get excited for Trunk or Treat this ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ž๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐ซ๐, ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ’๐ฉ๐ฆ-๐Ÿ•๐ฉ๐ฆ. ๐ŸŽƒ

Come out to the shelter for fun for the entire family! Candy, costumes, vendors, the chance to meet adoptable animals, free face painting, paint a pumpkin and free funnel cakes from the delicious Fabulous Funnel Cakes and More. ๐Ÿ˜‹

Donโ€™t forget, leave the furry friends at home, and only bring the human kids!

โค๏ธ URGENT PLEA: INGRID NEEDS A FOSPICE HOME! โค๏ธ๐Ÿก A quiet home. A soft place to rest. Someone to love her. That's what In...
10/18/2026

โค๏ธ URGENT PLEA: INGRID NEEDS A FOSPICE HOME! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿก A quiet home. A soft place to rest. Someone to love her. That's what Ingrid needs most. ๐Ÿพ

Meet Ingrid, a beautiful 10-year-old tabby-and-white girl who is looking for something very special: a fospice home where she can spend her time surrounded by comfort, peace, and love.

Ingrid came to Animal Adoption Foundation (AAF) as a stray after a Good Samaritan found her and tried to help her get healthy. Now, we're hoping someone with a kind heart will open their home to give Ingrid the gentle care and companionship she deserves.

๐Ÿ’• What is fospice?

Fospice combines foster care and hospice care. It gives an elderly or vulnerable cat the opportunity to leave the shelter and enjoy a loving home, where comfort, dignity, and quality of life come first. Instead of spending this chapter of life in a shelter, a fospice cat can experience the warmth of a home and the kindness of someone who cares.

๐Ÿ’• What does Ingrid need?

๐Ÿพ A quiet, calm environment where she can feel safe and comfortable.

๐Ÿพ Medication once a day, along with regular daily care.

๐Ÿพ A compassionate person willing to give her comfort, patience, and love.

And here's the wonderful part: AAF provides the supplies and medical support! The foundation provides Ingrid's food, litter, and other necessary supplies, along with all medical care. Her fospice caregiver would simply need to transport her to any veterinary appointments.

๐Ÿ’• Why does fospice matter?

For a cat like Ingrid, a loving home can make all the difference. It offers the chance to feel safe, enjoy peaceful days, and experience the simple comforts every cat deserves. And for the person who opens their heart and home, the bond formed through fospice care can be an incredibly meaningful gift.

Ingrid doesn't need a mansion or a house full of activity. She needs a peaceful place, a caring human, and someone willing to make her days a little brighter. โค๏ธ

Can YOU be Ingrid's soft place to land?

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about Ingrid and becoming her fospice caregiver, please call Animal Adoption Foundation at (513) 737-7387 and ask for Tatumn or Lacey. They're happy to answer your questions and tell you more about helping Ingrid.

๐Ÿ™ PLEASE SHARE! Even if you can't offer Ingrid a home yourself, sharing this post might help it reach the very person she's waiting for.

Let's work together to give this sweet senior girl the comfort, care, and love she deserves. Because every cat deserves to know what it feels like to be home. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Calling all gearheads and any other automotively inclined animal lovers out there!  Allow me to present to you Chevy, th...
10/17/2026

Calling all gearheads and any other automotively inclined animal lovers out there! Allow me to present to you Chevy, this weekโ€™s Animal Adoption Foundation Facebook post. Chevy is a one-year-old short-haired brown tabby and let me tell you, she is one sweet ride!

Chevyโ€™s road to the shelter was not the easiest. Her trip started in the great outdoors, where she gave birth to four babies. Although Chevy was a fantastic and protective momma, outdoors was not the best place to raise four little ones. So, Chevy and her family were brought to the safety of the Animal Adoption Foundation shelter where everyone could be cared for until her kittens were old enough to find forever homes of their own.

With her family responsibilities complete, Chevy is now ready to find her own home. So, if youโ€™re looking for an affectionate and gentle companion to travel with you on the road of life, motor on down to the AAF shelter and when you get there, tell the person at the front desk that youโ€™d like to see Chevy!

Animal Adoption Foundation Contact Information
Address -2480 Ross Millville Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013
Website - https://aafpets.org/
Email - [email protected]
Phone - 513-737-7387

Meet Rocky Road, a man on a mission to find his forever home! ๐Ÿพ Rocky was transferred to the Animal Adoption Foundation ...
10/16/2026

Meet Rocky Road, a man on a mission to find his forever home! ๐Ÿพ Rocky was transferred to the Animal Adoption Foundation from a shelter in Indiana where he was found as a stray during a flood in the area.

He is named after the Rocky Road flavor of ice cream, and he is just as sweet as the treat heโ€™s named after! ๐Ÿจ He is not only handsome as can be but is also smart, playful and energetic.

Rocky walks excellent on leash, knows the sit command, and is very treat motivated.

Interested in Rocky? Submit an application through our website! https://aafpets.org/adopt

Patches is here to remind you that Trunk or Treat is now only ๐Ÿ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ!! ๐ŸŽƒ This is an event that you wonโ€™t want to mi...
10/15/2026

Patches is here to remind you that Trunk or Treat is now only ๐Ÿ ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฒ!! ๐ŸŽƒ

This is an event that you wonโ€™t want to miss! Get ready for free face painting, funnel cakes, candy and to meet adoptable animals. ๐Ÿ‘ป There will also be vendors and Chesters pizza available for purchase.

We canโ€™t wait to see you here on Friday, October 23rd from 4pm-7pm!

10/14/2026

Iโ€™m sure youโ€™ve all heard of a Jack in the Box, but have you ever heard of a JAX in the box? ๐Ÿ˜น

Jax is a handsome, catnip loving man who is looking for a forever home of his own. He is very affectionate, playful, and enjoys indulging in churus and wet food.

Interested in Jax? Apply through our website - https://aafpets.org/adopt

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2480 Ross Millville Road
Hamilton, OH
45013

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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