The League takes in pets surrendered by their owners in some circumstances. Please call us at 513-735-2299 if you are facing a situation where you may have to surrender a pet.
The League does receive far more requests for intake than we have space in the shelter. We do prioritize the most urgent requests, including:
Losing our best friend is the worst feeling. Here are some steps to take as soon as you realize your pet is missing:
You can report lost or found pets to us at info@lfaw.org.
In 2016, the League began to provide medical care, including spay/neuter surgery, to animals on-site through the purchase of a mobile veterinary clinic (MVC) and the hiring of a medical team. The MVC is utilized three days a week to provide veterinary care for all animals eligible for adoption. The MVC has provided substantial cost savings to the League, while also reducing stress on cats and dogs who no longer require transport to and from an off-site veterinarian. This means that animals are vet checked, spayed or neutered and put up for adoption sooner than ever before.
When not serving the animals in our shelter, the MVC travels to provide low-cost wellness care and spay/neuter surgery for those who can't afford to take their pets to a private veterinarian.
The League does NOT take in stray dogs. Please contact our local municipal shelter, Clermont County Animal Shelter, at 513-732-8854 (or 513-732-2231 after hours) if you have seen a stray dog, or are missing your own pet dog.
The League does accept stray cats from Clermont County only. Please know that the League receives far more requests for intake than there are spaces in the shelter, so we prioritize the following:
The League is also very thoughtful about not accidentally "cat-napping" pets - taking cats into the shelter who are owned pets who are either indoor/outdoor pets, or who are lost/adventuring. This means we are not likely to take in "stray" cats who are healthy, adult cats who have just recently appeared in your neighborhood.
The League does NOT take in cats who are not fully socialized and friendly with people. If you know of, or are feeding a colony of unsocialized (feral) or semi-social cats, please contact us for help with trap/neuter/return (TNR).
If you have found a stray cat and need help knowing what to do next, check out our helpful guidelines! You can call the League about intake for vulnerable strays; posting found pets to reunite them with owners; or trap/neuter/return services for feral cats!
The League for Animal Welfare is a dedicated advocate for spaying and neutering pets in Clermont County. Not only does spaying and neutering make for healthier pets who have fewer behavioral issues, but it is the only way to reduce pet overpopulation and the number of unwanted cats and dogs that contribute to this area’s notoriously high rates of euthanasia at public shelters. Spaying and neutering pets results in fewer animals being born and fewer animals entering local shelters.
The League offers affordable spay/neuter at our own clinic. Call the League for more details about cost and scheduling at 513-735-2299.
The League is grateful to receive individual donations and grant funding in support of our spay/neuter program. We appreciate the generosity of those who support this much-needed community resource. Special thanks to these foundations who have awarded grant funding in the past year:
The "Bach's Buddies" program is funded by Sara and Michelle Vance Waddell in memory of their beloved Westie, Bach. It subsidizes the cost of pet wellness checkups and vaccines for dogs visiting our MVC in rural areas of greatest need, primarily in Brown and Adams Counties, where Bach began a life that proved luckier than most.
The perfect companion for you may be one that, at first glance, you might be tempted to overlook. Our unique None Left Behind program encourages you to take a closer look – you may be surprised by what you find!
Some people may have concerns about adopting a special-needs pet – one with a chronic medical condition requiring ongoing veterinary attention, one challenged by a behavioral, psychological or functional issue requiring special care, or a “young at heart” senior pet.
None Left Behind benefits:
*This program does NOT include future veterinary treatment for conditions unrelated to the animal’s inclusion in None Left Behind, nor does it cover routine veterinary care such as exams, shots, dental cleanings or extractions, nail trimmings, grooming, standard flea/tick and heartworm preventatives, non-prescription foods, crates or cages, training pads or similar supplies, leashes, collars and the like. These are considered normal requirements of responsible pet parenting.
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Planning for Your Pets’ Future
Your pets are your family – and providing for their care after you pass or become incapacitated is critical to your peace of mind as you and your family navigate end-of-life plans. The League for Animal Welfare’s Pet Survivor Plan (PSP) is a formal arrangement between the League and you, to provide sheltering, care, and love to your pet(s) upon your death or incapacitation. The Pet Survivor Plan ensures that your pet will receive quality care and a loving advocate at the most vulnerable and stressful time in their lives.
Enrolling in the Pet Survivor Plan
Enrolling in the Pet Survivor Plan involves the following steps:
§ Inform the League of your intent to include us in your end-of-life plans. We will provide you a tour of the facility, so you can feel comfortable about your pet(s)’ care; and have you fill out a survey so we can get to know you and your pet(s).
§ Complete, sign, and date an Enrollment Agreement and submit it to the League for Animal Welfare with a $100 enrollment fee.
§ Complete and submit a pet profile for each pet to be included in the program, and include any medical records you have for your pet; update these records annually with the League.
§ Specify in your Power of Attorney, Will, Trust, or Pet Trust that in the event of your death, permanent disability or incapacitation, you wish to place your pet(s) in the custody of the League for Animal Welfare, thereby making the League for Animal Welfare the legal guardian of your pet(s).
§ Designate the League for Animal Welfare as a beneficiary of $5,000 or more per pet to cover the costs of medical care, food, shelter, and other expenses for your pet(s) while in our care.
§ Designate a Pet Advocate to communicate with the League upon your death or incapacitation. This can be a friend, relative or the Trustee/Executor of your estate. Your Pet Advocate will inform the League of your death or incapacitation and help transport your pet(s) to the League. You will be asked to provide the name and contact information for your Pet Advocate to the League, and update that information as needed.
§ Keep the League updated about you and your pets. The League wants to provide the best possible care for your pet(s), and consistent communication helps us do that! Annually, we will ask you to update any information about your pet(s) – updated health records, notes on their behavior, new likes/dislikes, and any changes in your health status, your pet(s)’ status, or your Pet Advocate’s status.
MVC funding generously provided by:
For more information: Pet Survivor Program Information
To enroll, contact the League at 513-735-2299 or info@lfaw.org.
The League offers on-site humane education classes for children ages 5 and up, for up to 16 individuals (this total includes accompanying adults). We can also bring the program off-site to your location. On-site programs include a tour of the shelter and an opportunity to interact with a cat or dog.
Classes are free; however, since the League is a non-profit organization, donations are appreciated.
For more information, please call our shelter at 513-735-2299.
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