Cincinnati Animal CARE Dane Campus - Hamilton County Animal Shelter — Local services in Cincinnati

I’m extremely disappointed in how Cincinnati Animal Care has handled a serious issue involving one of their employees who abandoned her 3 dogs and 5 cats in our shared home. She walked away from her responsibilities entirely, leaving me to care for animals that are not mine, and the shelter has refused to take in the dogs or provide any real support, despite being fully aware that this situation involves one of their staff.

This isn’t just a personal issue — it’s a matter of animal welfare and professional accountability. Any shelter that claims to prioritize the well-being of animals should take immediate action when one of their own abandons 8 pets. Instead, I’ve received no help, no solutions, and no accountability from the organization.

I'm doing everything I can to ensure these animals are safe and cared for, but the silence and refusal to help from Cincinnati Animal Care speaks volumes. This behavior is irresponsible, unprofessional, and entirely contrary to what a reputable animal shelter should stand for.

I sincerely hope this organization reevaluates its priorities and takes a long, hard look at how it responds when its own staff are involved in animal neglect.

Edit: these pets became strays once an employee of CAC abandoned all 8 animals (which violates Ohio Law). I had zero animals before CAC and this employee and then was left responsible with 8 pets so the day she abandoned them they did become strays in Blanchester. I’m not trying to cause problems or harass. In fact I never repeatedly contacted this employee or CAC except at the beginning of this matter and then 10/12 to attempt in reconciling this animal issue that I didn’t have until her and CAC where the animals came from. I’m concerned about the 8 animals that were left behind and just want to make sure they’re okay for the rest of their life. If there’s been a misunderstanding, I’ll let animal control sort it out. At the point of abandonment by their initial owner yes I took CARE of the animals and have been so lucky that Clinton County was able to help me resolve this issue that started with CAC and their employee. I pray this team is a little more understanding of truth and law before automatically sticking up for staff who abandons animals that came from CAC. To clear the air, I never wanted 8 animals. An employee and CAC dumped them on me and to this day has avoided accountability, but I learned to love these animals and re-homed them again thanks to Clinton County for helping me clean up a mess that I never asked for.

To anyone looking to rescue — this organization needs the help but don’t look to them to make things right when something goes wrong. They take an advantage of good people, mislead the public, and don’t hold staff accountable for what they do behind closed doors involving animals. I pray for CAC, truly. I’m just glad I got to meet wonderful animals and...

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