For the thousands of animals across the United States currently calling an animal shelter home, each day presents a new opportunity to be matched with a loving family.
Unfortunately, not every pet is immediately successful in finding their ideal owner. At the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Sharonville, Ohio, some dogs and cats have been housed at the center for long periods of time.
These pets, known as “long-timers,” require the most extra attention from volunteers to ensure that they remain happy and healthy throughout the duration of their stay.
This currently applies to a total of five dogs at the Sharonville location. Brenda, Bull, Stripes, Jax, and Rodney are all looking to find a connection with a family who will be able to provide them with a permanent home.
For more information about these dogs, visit the Sharonville SPCA or contact the shelter at (513) 541-6100. General information about the pets are as follows:
• Brenda (#377): Brenda is a 2-year-old American Bulldog mix who was brought into the shelter as a stray. She is 60 pounds.
• Bull (#794): Bull is a 1-year-old lab hound mix. He came to the SPCA after being abandoned by his family.
• Stripes (#133): Stripes is an American Bulldog mix who was brought in as a stray.
• Jax (#867): Jax is a 6-year-old lab who was adopted from the shelter twice but returned both times. He is 75 pounds and is good with kids and other dogs.
• Rodney (#233): Rodney is a 3-year-old American Bulldog mix. He was brought to the SPCA as a stray and is 50 pounds.
Although he is not yet considered a “long-timer,” a domestic shorthair cat named Lego is also in need of a loving home.
After breaking his left femur about one year ago, Lego has acquired an unusual gate when he walks. Although the injury has healed and does not cause him any pain, he must find an owner able to provide for his special needs.
Lego has been shown to be good with dogs, children, and other cats.
Anyone interested in finding out more about these pets is encouraged to come into the shelter to meet and interact with the animals. The SPCA believes that doing this will provide a good indication of a potential owners’ compatibility with a dog or cat.
All pets at the SPCA have been spayed or neutered, and their adoption fee includes all necessary vaccinations except for rabies. Dogs may be adopted for $20, while cats can be taken home for $10.
For more information about animals currently in need of homes, visit http://www.spcacincinnati.org/index.php.