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2nd Hand Paws Animal Rescue

Our mission is to provide foster homes and medical care to stray, abandoned, injured, and surrendered animals until a suitable forever home can be found. To provide assistance to prevent overpopulation through spay and neuter programs. To provide homeless pets with the training they need to be successful and live a happy and full life.

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Butler Co, Hamilton Co, Warren Co, Clermont Co, or any county within 100 miles

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Home Check
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We check vet references and do home visits. All current pets in the home must be current on vaccines, heart worm prevention, and spay/neutered. Once the application is approved we will schedule a meet and greet.

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