Animal Friends Humane Society
Our Mission
Animal Friends Humane Society is dedicated to promoting humane principles, protecting lost, homeless, abandoned, and mistreated animals, and acting as passionate advocates for animals in our communities. We are committed to giving every animal that comes through our doors a second chance at a happy life.
Our History and Community
Established in 1952, we are proud to be Butler County’s largest and oldest non-profit animal shelter. In 2009, we moved into our current 22,500-square-foot facility in Hamilton, Ohio, which allows us to provide top-notch care for the more than 5,000 animals that arrive at our doors each year.
How We Care for Our Animals
We operate by adopting nationally recognized best practices to maintain high live release rates and ensure every animal receives individual attention. Our care extends beyond our walls through programs like our foster network, pet food pantry, and trap-neuter-return initiatives, all designed to keep pets healthy and supported.
Finding Your Perfect Match
Our dedicated staff works hard to get to know each animal's personality, which helps us advise you on the best fit for your home and family. We believe that adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to support you in finding a new best friend who will thrive in your care.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We rely on the generosity of our community to continue our lifesaving work. We invite you to visit our facility in Hamilton to meet our wonderful adoptable pets or check out our upcoming events to see how you can get involved. Whether you adopt, volunteer, or donate, your support directly changes lives.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 9, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 50+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Clean facility
- Concerns regarding animal health and medical testing transparency
Coverage We Reviewed
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Improves Trust
8/7 - Dog reunited with owner after 250 days in Hamilton shelter
A dog that spent more than eight months with Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton was just reunited with its owner.
Recent Videos
10/13 - 🎃👻 Another Round of Spook-tacular Cuteness! 🐾🧡 We have another set of spooky adorable models showing off their Halloween spirit! 🕸️🐶🐱 These little goblins and ghouls are serving up more treats than tricks, and they definitely know how to work the camera! 📸🎃 Give our furry models some love! ❤️🐾 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd. Hamilton, OH 45011 📞 513-867-5727 🌐 www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/13 - 💔🐾 14 Years Old… and Waiting for Someone to Love Her. 🐾💔 Meet Lizzie. 🥹❤️ At 14 years old and just 37 pounds, this sweet senior girl should be spending her golden years curled up on a soft bed, surrounded by love, and knowing she is home. Instead, Lizzie is still waiting for someone to choose her. 💔 Lizzie is an incredibly sweet girl who does well with other dogs. She's more of a coexister, perfectly happy to share her space without needing a playmate. At her age, Lizzie isn't asking for much. Just a warm place to sleep, a gentle hand to pet her, and someone who will love her for whatever time she has left. Please don't let her age be the reason you pass her by. Senior dogs have so much love left to give, and Lizzie deserves to know what it feels like to be someone's everything. ❤️ ❤️ LIZZIE'S ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED! ❤️ Thanks to a generous sponsor, all you need to pay is the required Butler County dog license! 🐾 Animal Friends Humane Society 📍 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011 📞 513-867-5727
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10/12 - 🐾❤️ DOG DATE CHRONICLES: DEUCE! ❤️🐾 Deuce enjoyed a fun-filled adventure outside the shelter with one of our wonderful volunteers, and he was quite the gentleman! Deuce wasted no time hopping right into the SUV all by himself! First up was a hamburger, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He can get a little excited when taking treats, but with a gentle reminder to "go easy," he does pretty well! Next stop was the park! 🌳 Deuce spent about 30 minutes running around, exploring, and doing his own thing. Fetch? Not really his style! He was much more interested in checking out his surroundings. He doesn't seem to know many commands just yet, although he gets "sit" right sometimes! After a while, Deuce decided he'd had enough exercise and settled down by the fence. So off they went to Menards! Deuce walked through the store with ease, passing shoppers without any issues. He even met a young boy around 8 years old and gently accepted pets. Such a good boy! Overall, Deuce was the perfect gentleman! ❤️ He enjoyed his hamburger, some freedom to explore, and a little shopping adventure. He's a sweet boy who would love a family to continue making memories with! Could Deuce be your next adventure buddy? 🐶💜 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/11 - 🎃🐾 MORE SPOOKY CUTENESS COMING YOUR WAY! 👻📸 More adorable spooky pups stopped by to show off their Halloween spirit and give us their very best camera faces! From sweet smiles to silly expressions, these cuties definitely know how to work the camera! Who do you think deserves the title of Best Spooky Pose? 🧡🐶 Even better, these adorable faces are looking for their forever homes! Come meet your new best friend at Animal Friends Humane Society! 🐾❤️ 🏡 Please note: Licorice, Blue Bell, and Fudge are currently in foster homes. Please contact the shelter to schedule a meet and greet with them! 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011 📞 513-867-5727
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10/11 - 🎃👻 Goblins, Ghouls & Adoptable Pups! 🐾🧡 We had some of the cutest four-legged goblins and ghouls striking their best poses for the camera! 📸🐶 These adorable adoptable pups were ready for their close-ups, showing off their sweet faces and hoping to catch the eye of their future families! ❤️ Who could resist these spooky little cuties? 🎃🐾 🐶 Please note: Tadpole is currently in a foster home! If you'd like to meet this cutie, please contact the shelter to schedule a meet-and-greet. 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd. Hamilton, OH 45011 📞 513-867-5727
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10/10 - ☀️🐾 FUN IN THE SUN AT HOGS 4 DOGS! 🏍️🐶 What a beautiful day we had last weekend at Hogs 4 Dogs! Sunshine, motorcycles, wagging tails, and lots of smiles made for a pawsome day! ❤️ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support Animal Friends Humane Society and help make this event so special! 🐾🏍️ Good times, great people, and all for a great cause! 💜
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10/9 - 🐾🖤 MEET SKUNK – THE SWEET BOY WHO JUST NEEDED A CHANCE! 🖤🐾 Skunk is 2 years, 8 months old and 58 pounds of pure sweetness! ❤️ Shelter life was incredibly hard on Skunk. He struggled so much with kennel stress that he began hurting himself. Thankfully, a loving foster family gave him a second chance, and he's absolutely thriving! 🥹 🐾 Dog, cat & kid friendly ❤️ Low to medium energy 🏡 Non-destructive when left alone 🚗 Great in the car 🐕 Loves walks and couch cuddles Skunk is an easygoing, laid-back boy who doesn't ask for much—just love, comfort, and a family to call his own. Skunk didn't need to change. He just needed someone to give him a chance. ❤️ Now he's ready for his FOREVER HOME! 🏡 📞 Contact Animal Friends Humane Society at 513-867-5727 to meet Skunk! 🖤 Please SHARE so this sweet boy isn't overlooked again! 🐾
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10/8 - 🛁🐾 SPA DAY AT THE SHELTER! 🐾🫧 Rub-a-dub-dub, our pups got some love in the tub! 🐶💜 A little shampoo, some warm water, and lots of TLC have our shelter dogs feeling fresh, clean, and looking their best! Spa days aren't just about getting clean. They're also a chance for our pups to enjoy some extra one-on-one attention, love, and pampering. Clean pups, happy hearts, and lots of wagging tails! 💜🐾 www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/7 - Meet Jean Jean | 3 years old | 56 lbs If you’ve ever wanted a little koala of your very own, Jean might just be your girl! With her one-of-a-kind looks and adorable expression, Jean is truly a unique beauty—and her sweet personality makes her even more special. Jean is currently enjoying life in a foster home, where she has been an absolute delightful guest. She is incredibly sweet, affectionate, and loves nothing more than cuddling up with her people. She sleeps wonderfully through the night, is housebroken and crate trained, and she absolutely loves going for car rides. Jean does have one important thing she wants her future family to understand: she is a little timid around men. She feels most comfortable with women and will need a patient family who understands that trust takes time. If men are in the home or visiting, they should give Jean plenty of space and allow her to approach them on her own terms when she feels safe and ready. No pressure—just patience, kindness, and letting Jean set the pace. Once Jean feels safe with you, you’ll discover what her foster family already knows: she is the best girl with so much love to give. Please contact the shelter for a meetup. www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/6 - 🐾🚗 DOG DATE CHRONICLES: ZIYA! 🚗🐾 Seven-year-old Ziya, weighing in at 68 pounds, headed out for a dog date—and this sweet girl had some energy! ❤️ Ziya jumped into the car with ease, but car rides seem to make her a little anxious. So her volunteer decided to skip any extra stops and head straight to the dog park. As soon as they arrived, Ziya was READY to get out and have some fun! She spent about 45 minutes running around and exploring. 🎾 She especially enjoyed playing fetch, chasing after the ball at full speed…and sometimes even remembering to bring it back. 😂 When she wasn’t chasing a ball, Ziya loved rolling around in the grass and scratching her back on the ground. She definitely knew how to enjoy her afternoon! Ziya allowed pets and handling all over and especially enjoyed some good butt scratches! She’s playful, active, affectionate, and definitely still has plenty of pep in her step! 🐶❤️ Another successful dog date for a very deserving girl! Come meet her in person! 1820 Princeton Road Hamilton, Ohio www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/5 - 🐾💙 INTRODUCING MIKE! 💙🐾 At 8 years young, Mike is ready to find a family to call his own—and this handsome guy has so much going for him! 🐶 Dog friendly 🐱 Cat friendly 👧 Kid friendly 🚗 Rides great in the car 🏡 Potty trained 😴 Sleeps through the night ❤️ Non-destructive Seriously… what more could you ask for?! Mike sounds like the kind of guy who can just settle right into a home and become part of the family. 🥹❤️ Mike is currently enjoying life in a foster home. 📞 Interested in meeting Mike? Please contact the shelter at 513-867-5727 to set up a meet and greet!
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10/2 - 🐾🚗 DOG DATE CHRONICLES: PIPPY! 🚗🐾 7-year-old Pippy enjoyed a quick getaway from the shelter! ❤️ She hopped right into the truck, enjoyed a McDonald’s burger 🍔, and was a perfect girl walking around Menards—staying close, listening well, and showing off sit, down & wait! Then it was off to the dog park, where Pippy preferred wandering, getting lots of lovins, and relaxing with her volunteer. 🥰 At 64 lbs, Pippy is a sweet, gentle, easygoing girl who would love a family of her own. 🏡❤️ 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 📞 513-867-5727 🌐 www.animalfriendshs.org
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10/1 - 🛁🐾 IT’S SPA DAY! 🐾🫧 Rub-a-dub-dub… we’ve got pups in the tub! 😂🛁 Some came willingly. Some required negotiations. And some are still wondering how they were betrayed like this. 🤣 But one thing’s for sure—they’re leaving fresh, fluffy, and feeling fabulous! ✨🐶 A little shampoo, a little scrub, lots of towels, and of course plenty of treats for surviving the experience. 😂❤️ Because every shelter pup deserves a little pampering while they wait for their forever family! 🏡🐾 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45011 🌐 www.animalfriendshs.org
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9/30 - 🐾❤️ 8 MORE ADORABLE FACES WAITING FOR THEIR HAPPY ENDING! ❤️🐾 Paws on your hearts and ours — that’s what we LOVE to see! 🥹🐾 These are just 8 more sweet faces hoping today is the day they finally meet their family. 🚨 TODAY is the LAST DAY of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters! 🐶 Dogs — $25 + Butler County dog license 🐱 Cats — $10 Come meet them, fall in love, and help us end Empty the Shelters with even more paws on hearts and happy endings! 🏡❤️ 📍 Animal Friends Humane Society 1820 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH ⏰ Open today 12–6 PM
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