Sweet Dream House Rescue

Saving Lives, One Dream at a Time

Sweet Dream House Rescue is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving at-risk dogs and cats from high-kill shelters and dangerous situations. Our mission is to provide a voice and a future for the transient creatures who have been overlooked by others, serving as a rescue of last resort for those who need us most.

Our History and Purpose

Since our founding in 2011, we have proudly saved the lives of over 6,000 dogs and cats. We operate on a strong foundation of like-minded volunteers and partner with a network of shelters across neighboring states who share our commitment to ensuring that no animal is left behind.

A Compassionate Foster-Based Approach

We believe that every animal thrives best in a loving environment, which is why we are a foster-based rescue with no physical facility. By utilizing a network of dedicated foster homes, we ensure each pet receives personalized care, socialization, and the time they need to feel safe before finding their permanent family.

Connecting Pets and People

Our commitment to our animals extends to our adopters; we prioritize thoughtful matching to ensure a perfect fit for both you and your new companion. Because we want every adoption to be a success, we provide complete transparency regarding each animal's needs and provide full medical vetting, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and microchipping, before they ever head home.

Join Our Mission

Whether you are looking to add a new furry member to your family or want to support our life-saving work, there are many ways to get involved. We invite you to explore our available dogs and cats on Petfinder, visit us at our weekly adoption events at PetSmart Eastgate, or learn more about how you can foster or volunteer to make a lasting difference in an animal's life.

Trust Assessment
BronzeRated Oct 4, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedFoster-BasedOperating 10+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Thorough adoption process
  • Healthy, well-adjusted animals
  • Strict adoption policies
Recent Videos

10/4 - ❤❤KISMET would like your attention please! KISMET is a cutie patootie! He's a darling little chiweenie (dachshund/chihuahua) type mixed breed boy with a long and low body. He's 5-7 years old and tips the scales at just 10 pounds. Kismet is a curious little guy who loves a good cuddle. He loves to play with his toys (Lambchop is his fave!) and likes to play fetch. He does an adorable little "pick me up" dance when he wants your attention. When Kismet is out for walks he loves to find interesting smells to roll in. He's fun, engaging little companionable dog, okay with another small dog or fine as an only dog. Kismet is fine with cats. He would be so happy to be someone's constant companion. If you'd like to meet Kismet, please fill out a dog adoption application at dreamhouserescue.org. You can meet Kismet at our weekly adoption event, Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm at PetSmart Eastgate. Our fully-vetted adoptable dogs go to prospective homes for a one-week trial period to make sure the dog and home are the right fit before an adoption is finalized. We only adopt dogs into homes where all current pets are spayed/neutered and current on vaccines and heartworm and flea and tick prevention. We do check veterinary references to make sure adopters are compliant with standard veterinary care. Our adoptable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, heartworm tested, dewormed and current on flea and tick and heartworm prevention.

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657 Wayne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215

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