This is Sam. Big body. Soft heart. Total wiggle-butt sweetheart. Sam is one of those dogs who doesn’t rush life — he feels it. He’s affectionate, goofy in the best way, and deeply bonded to his people. He’s housebroken, well-mannered, knows sit and shake, loves car rides, enjoys running free, and absolutely thrives on a good, predictable routine. Sam does best with smaller dogs, is good with some cats, and prefers a calm, consistent home where the furniture doesn’t move too often (If you rearrange the living room, he’ll take a minute… maybe two… then decide it’s safe. He’s a big guy — around 80–90 lbs — and very much a pancake dog. If Sam decides he’s done walking… He’s DONE. And honestly, it’s kind of adorable. Sam has experienced more change than any dog should, all through no fault of his own. But what stands out most about him is his resilience and his heart. When he recently returned to us, we placed him straight into foster care — and when he saw his former foster mom, he recognized her instantly. Full-body wiggles. Zero hesitation. Pure love. That’s Sam. He remembers. He bonds. He loves deeply.
• Sam is available for adoption from his foster home. • For more information or to set up a meet & greet, TEXT 513-687-7598. Let’s give this gentle giant the forever home where he can finally relax and just be Sam.
This is Sam. Big body. Soft heart. Total wiggle-butt sweetheart. Sam is one of those dogs who doesn’t rush life — he feels it. He’s affectionate, goofy in the best way, and deeply bonded to his people. He’s housebroken, well-mannered, knows sit and shake, loves car rides, enjoys running free, and absolutely thrives on a good, predictable routine. Sam does best with smaller dogs, is good with some cats, and prefers a calm, consistent home where the furniture doesn’t move too often (If you rearrange the living room, he’ll take a minute… maybe two… then decide it’s safe. He’s a big guy — around 80–90 lbs — and very much a pancake dog. If Sam decides he’s done walking… He’s DONE. And honestly, it’s kind of adorable. Sam has experienced more change than any dog should, all through no fault of his own. But what stands out most about him is his resilience and his heart. When he recently returned to us, we placed him straight into foster care — and when he saw his former foster mom, he recognized her instantly. Full-body wiggles. Zero hesitation. Pure love. That’s Sam. He remembers. He bonds. He loves deeply.
• Sam is available for adoption from his foster home. • For more information or to set up a meet & greet, TEXT 513-687-7598. Let’s give this gentle giant the forever home where he can finally relax and just be Sam.
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We are offering adoptions at our shelter from 12 noon - 6 p.m. daily. Our dog and cat adoption areas are open for walk-throughs every day. We are dedicated to making our shelter a pleasant environment for the animals and our guests. Adoption fees waived (FREE) for animals 6+ years old! Find your furever friend today...
If you are interested in adopting, check out the available animals on this website by using the tabs to the left or by clicking here for up-to-date information on pets currently available for adoption.
Adopters must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license or government-issued ID, provide payment, and be required to sign the adoption contract.
We cannot finalize adoptions over the phone or online. This is a family decision; everyone in the adopter’s household is encouraged to meet the animal at the shelter. The actual adoption visit takes place in designated areas and typically lasts 10-15 minutes. During this time, you will be able to spend some quality time getting to know the animal and deciding if they are a match for your home. At the end of the visit, if it’s a match, GREAT! In keeping with the desire to limit visits, our expectations are that you are prepared to take the animal home the same day. If you are interested in adopting a dog, and you have a dog (or dogs) at home, they must successfully meet each other before completing the adoption.
We are offering adoptions at our shelter from 12 noon - 6 p.m. daily. Our dog and cat adoption areas are open for walk-throughs every day. We are dedicated to making our shelter a pleasant environment for the animals and our guests. Adoption fees waived (FREE) for animals 6+ years old! Find your furever friend today...
If you are interested in adopting, check out the available animals on this website by using the tabs to the left or by clicking here for up-to-date information on pets currently available for adoption.
Adopters must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license or government-issued ID, provide payment, and be required to sign the adoption contract.
We cannot finalize adoptions over the phone or online. This is a family decision; everyone in the adopter’s household is encouraged to meet the animal at the shelter. The actual adoption visit takes place in designated areas and typically lasts 10-15 minutes. During this time, you will be able to spend some quality time getting to know the animal and deciding if they are a match for your home. At the end of the visit, if it’s a match, GREAT! In keeping with the desire to limit visits, our expectations are that you are prepared to take the animal home the same day. If you are interested in adopting a dog, and you have a dog (or dogs) at home, they must successfully meet each other before completing the adoption.
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3949 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
We are offering adoptions at our shelter from 12 noon - 6 p.m. daily. Our dog and cat adoption areas are open for walk-throughs every day. We are dedicated to making our shelter a pleasant environment for the animals and our guests. Adoption fees waived (FREE) for animals 6+ years old!
3949 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
We are offering adoptions at our shelter from 12 noon - 6 p.m. daily. Our dog and cat adoption areas are open for walk-throughs every day. We are dedicated to making our shelter a pleasant environment for the animals and our guests. Adoption fees waived (FREE) for animals 6+ years old!
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The SPCA Cincinnati is your Cincinnati Hometown Humane Society and has been for 150 years. When you ask, “Who is the SPCA near me?”, you’ll find us, with solutions for everything animal-related — from pet adoptions to vaccination clinics. We provide compassionate care for any animals that come to us, from food to medical care, exercise, enrichment, and love to get them ready to go to their new homes.
We are the pet placement experts locally and across our nation, making the SPCA Cincinnati the place to go for adopting cats and dogs, as well as small animals.
We do all we can to support people so that pet surrender is a last resort, such as providing pet food donations for those under financial strain and behavioral training. We partner with human social service agencies to keep pets in their current homes and to improve their quality of life. We value innovative educational techniques to keep pets and families together, enrich shelter life, promote the humane treatment of all animals, and prevent pet overpopulation.
Our work is made possible through the compassion and generosity of donors — caring friends like you.
The SPCA Cincinnati is your Cincinnati Hometown Humane Society and has been for 150 years. When you ask, “Who is the SPCA near me?”, you’ll find us, with solutions for everything animal-related — from pet adoptions to vaccination clinics. We provide compassionate care for any animals that come to us, from food to medical care, exercise, enrichment, and love to get them ready to go to their new homes.
We are the pet placement experts locally and across our nation, making the SPCA Cincinnati the place to go for adopting cats and dogs, as well as small animals.
We do all we can to support people so that pet surrender is a last resort, such as providing pet food donations for those under financial strain and behavioral training. We partner with human social service agencies to keep pets in their current homes and to improve their quality of life. We value innovative educational techniques to keep pets and families together, enrich shelter life, promote the humane treatment of all animals, and prevent pet overpopulation.
Our work is made possible through the compassion and generosity of donors — caring friends like you.
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