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 →
Meet our Furry Feature of the Week! Adoptable dogs Zuk & Bunny and adoptable cat Cinnamon!
CAT AND DOG ADOPTION PROCEDURES – EFFECTIVE APRIL 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 APRIL 1, 2021
Cats: Please see the event calendar for cat volunteer orientation dates/times.
Dogs: Please see our volunteer page for more information.
SAVING LIVES ONE DAY AT A TIME
Among the immense amount of clutter in this backyard, there were precious lives living among the rubble. Once again, we are so very grateful to TNR volunteer, Marianne, for heading to this site to save this intact male, Martin, unspayed female, Marie, and their kittens, all of whom are now safely indoors under STAF’s care.
Both Martin and Marie have been fixed, and the kittens are enjoying a beautiful bedroom in the confines of their loving foster home. Martin is also convalescing since he endured some sort of injury to his leg and paws; not a surprise since he never had a straight path to navigate. The work of the TNR Committee that Marianne leads is never ending, and truly requires unlimited patience and fortitude. While there is no fast track to saving so many lives, it truly takes One Day at a Time!
POSITIVE CATS MAKE WONDERFUL ADDITIONS TO THE PERFECT HOME!
When STAF cat, Jordan, came to us in August of 2010 as a kitten and tested positive for FeLV, we figured he was destined to be with us forever. Well, if you are a STAF cat, you are always a lucky cat and you never know when a fabulous forever home awaits. Jordan was adopted at age 10, and we have gotten so many incredible reports from his new momma about how he is just a perfect kitty and 
she “cannot imagine her life without him!”
If you are interested in learning more about adopting an FeLV or FIV cat from STAF, please contact an Adoption Committee Team Member at info@staf.org. We are positive you will love our positive cats at STAF!
STAF SALUTES OUR CARE CORPS TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS
Did you know that STAF has a team of volunteers who spend countless additional hours welcoming, acclimating, and assimilating all new cats into our population? These volunteers come in at “off hours” on top of their regular volunteer shifts, on top of their full-time jobs outside of STAF, just so they can spend intimate quality time with every cat on the list.
With so many kitty personality types and variables in the mix, these volunteers are the true champions that lead our cats through their protocols. When each cat is ready to move into their room of residence, we are pretty certain there is harmony among our residents and along with Hobbes and Anthony, we can all rest a little easier at bed time.
WONDERING HOW STAF MAKES A DIFFERENCE?
If you are wondering how STAF makes a difference, ask Bob! You can also ask STAF’s TNR volunteer extraordinaire, Marianne, as she jumped into action to rescue this injured boy a year ago. Marianne was able to catch him and bring him to the vet where he was cleaned up, medicated, neutered, and ready to be brought to permanent safety with us at the shelter. He had to learn that he could trust us, as our Care Corps Committee was using their gentle touch to make his acquaintance for long-lasting friendships.
Bob slowly began to feel more comfortable among his other FIV roommates; he had the ease of napping in the comforts of his very own soft, fluffy bed, and he finally realized he’d never have to battle the outside elements for a cozy place to rest his head. We were 100% confident that this rough and tough looking boy would quickly show his marshmallow-on-the-inside personality, since he knew he was forever safe and cared for by all the volunteers at STAF! Most importantly, he would never have to fight for food or territory. Although, since he has been adopted, we wonder if Bob’s fabulous forever family members realize that this chair truly belongs to Bob?!! If you would like to make a donation to help us make a difference for more cats like Bob, please donate to our Medical Fund 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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