Pets are expensive. I have been seeing more posts than ever on the Next Door app asking to re-home their pets due to no longer being able to care for them. Here are some options in Cincinnati for pet parents. (Unless stated otherwise, this list is predominantly located throughout Hamilton County.)

• The SPCA offers both a Pet Clinic and a Pet Pantry, in partnership with Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati:

• The Pets In Need Clinic offers low cost veterinary services to low income families. In order to receive services you must call to schedule an appointment.

• The ChowNow Pet Pantry is located at 516 W. Wyoming Ave in the house nextdoor to the Pets In Need Clinic. It is open from 10 am to 12 pm every other Wednesday on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Each family is welcome to use this resource once per month. Each animal will receive one bag of food. Treats, toys, collars, and other comfort items are only one per visit (not per animal). Litter is sometimes available.

• O.A.R. offers a low-cost spay/neuter & Veterinary care clinic for cats along with a few other veterinary services, including microchipping. If you do not have proof of a current rabies vaccine, you will need to get that at your appointment. There is now a $25 deposit to reserve your appointment time, which will be applied towards your total cost. Payment is due at the time of service. If transportation is an issue, you may be able to get transportation provided to you by the Neuterville Express.

• UCAN is another low-cost spay/neuter & Veterinary care clinic. Their website does not list prices, but mentions that services will be free for those who cannot afford to pay anything at all.

• Crazy Cats Animal Rescue in partnership with Jaxx Veterinary Hospital offers a low-cost  vaccine, microchip, & wellness clinic every 2nd Saturday of the month. No appointment is required.

• If you live in Clermont County, The League of Animal Welfare offers a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Every Friday from 11 am – 1 pm they offer a walk-in vaccine clinic & offer FREE DaPP and FVRCP vaccines to cats and dogs.

• If you live in Butler County, the Animal Friends Humane Society offers a pet food pantry by appointment only.

• Raising Rogue in Kentucky offers a pet food pantry once a month. They mention assisting Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. Their Facebook page lists the dates for each distribution.

I hope that this helps some pet parents out there in need. If you are familiar with an organization that is not already listed please comment below to get it added on to the list!

Until next time ♡ Mama Morozov