Since 1988, STAF has been making a difference in the lives of Cincinnati-area animals.read more →
If you’ve got room in your heart and home, we’ve got some friends we’d like you to meet!read more →
Thank you to all STAF volunteers and supporters that make these Recent Rescues possible.read more →
CAT AND DOG ADOPTION PROCEDURES – EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021
Cat Adoptions: Currently all cat adoptions are by appointment only. There will be no walk-in appointments at this time. Click here for further information about cat adoptions.
Dog Adoptions: We are temporarily suspending adopters coming into the shelter. However, we are still meeting with prospective homes via video chat. Click here for further information about dog adoptions.
CAT AND DOG VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION STATUS – EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021
Cats: Please see the event calendar for cat volunteer orientation dates/times.
Dogs: Please see our volunteer page for more information.
STAF TEE SHIRT SALE
Stop by STAF (4011 Red Bank Rd.) on Saturday, June 5th, from 2-4pm for our tee shirt sale! Come check out new products that will be available! Sorry, there is no entrance to see the furbabies during this event. Masks are required to attend and we will assist you in keeping a safe distance between shoppers.
THANK YOU TO GILSON’S – OUR CORPORATE PARTNER!
For many years, our friends at Gilson’s have created heartwarming and meaningful plaques that evoke and convey emotions meant to last a lifetime. These are all proudly displayed in our lobby, as well as throughout the dog and cat rooms at the shelter. Since so many fond memories are highlighted throughout our building, we are continuously reminded that we have so many beloved friends and relations past and present.
Knowing that STAF is a 100 percent volunteer, non-profit organization, Gilson’s has graciously helped us showcase our messages for many years. As if it is not delightful enough to see the finished product when we anxiously pick up our beautiful plaques, many times, they share their devotion to our cause by discounting or donating their finished product to us. Of course, this means that ultimately, more money goes to the care of our animals. Thank you, Gilson’s!
THANK YOU TO QUEEN CITY DANCE ACADEMY
Thank you to our new friends at Queen City Dance Academy! Every time they have an opportunity to compete, their dancers have the chance to do a “QCDA gives back” for a local charity. During the STAF “give back” campaign, the dancers were given our wish list and the girls did all the rest. They kindly shared stories about adopting animals that had been rescued, which owner, Julie, knows first-hand, since she has a former STAF dog, CeCe, in 
her loving home.
As efforts were made to raise awareness and funds, some of the companies their parents work for had a matching gift program so STAF received even more. We are so happy to have been chosen by this group of lovely ladies who are not only extremely kind-hearted and talented, but also know how to move and groove in support of our animals!
STAF THANKS ANIMAL RESCUE TALK
We thank our animal-loving friends at Animal Rescue Talk for highlighting STAF during the month of April! Each month, they donate 50 percent of their shop’s net proceeds to an animal charity.
Since Kristin is a former STAF volunteer, and she and her family adopted STAF cats Mila and Moore from us, she understands how critical these fundraising efforts are. By combining voices, there is no doubt that we are spreading the word and saving precious lives, one day at a time!
STAF SUPERSTARS!
When our STAF Star, Crosley, was sent home for spring break with Flat Stanley, his second grade teacher, Mrs. Panoushek, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, may not have realized just how busy they would be! Crosley is the son of our STAF Vet Assistant, and since they open their loving home to cat foster care, there is never time to rest. The Flat Stanley series was designed by author, Jeff Brown, to facilitate and promote an interest in learning about different people and places.
When Crosley returned to school to give his class his presentation, he had the undivided attention of every student in the room. He explained that they were caring for a rescued momma cat that delivered four babies, three of which had one leg/foot injured from the umbilical cord wrapping around the kittens at birth. As Crosley shared, Dorrito is missing one foot, Hazel only has part of a leg, and Jasmine has a foot without toes. At such a young age, Crosley knows that it is ok to be different and the possibilities for fun and playtime are endless, (especially when you can do things such as go under a door or mail yourself to a friend)!
We send a great big thank you to University of Cincinnati student, Leah, for choosing STAF as the beneficiary of her Senior Capstone Project! Since Leah has had a strong passion for animals her entire life, she knew that because of the amazing care STAF provides, we would be the perfect organization for which to promote a fundraiser.
Leah created a virtual Cutest Pet Contest in hopes of raising awareness and donations so she could potentially help save an animal’s life. She shared the fundraiser with all her friends and family and actively posted on social media for the five weeks the contest was open. Incredibly, because of the success of Leah’s campaign, she raised $1,165, which goes directly to the care of our dogs and cats. Leah knows that all animals deserve a happy and healthy home, and Leah, there is truly no doubt that your commitment to our cause will indeed help save many lives!
STAF’S CHEWY WISH LIST – A NEW WAY TO HELP THE ANIMALS!
A new way to help the STAF animals – shop our Chewy Wish List! It’s never been easier to give back! Help our animals in need by shopping our Wish List on Chewy to donate much-needed pet food and supplies directly to our shelter.
Visit our Chewy Wish List to donate today!
SHOP AMAZON SMILE TO SUPPORT STAF
It seems like everyone shops on Amazon these days! Did you know that you can support Save the Animals Foundation with your Amazon purchases? Sign in to smile.amazon.com, choose Save the Animals Foundation, make your purchase, and STAF will receive a 0.5% donation from the purchase of eligible items!
Each time you shop on Amazon, just sign in at Amazon Smile using your existing Amazon account. Same Amazon, same products, same prices. Make the change today and support the cats and dogs at STAF!
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Get the latest updates and learn how you can help by signing up for our monthly STAF E-News. Once a month you’ll receive our newsletter full of happy endings, heartwarming rescues and PAW-sitive stories about our volunteers going the extra mile!
Our newsletter also includes monthly fundraising events you can attend to help STAF, recent rescues, our adoptable cats and dogs, and special stories showcasing the enrichment we provide our animals!
See our sign-up form here on the left side of our homepage to receive your monthly STAF E-News.
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