Heartt Animal Refuge

04/02/2025

Our tripod kitten is through recovery and rehabilitation and ready for a home! Nermal suffered a leg injury in his original home but the owners didn’t take him to the vet until much later when it was apparent that he was in pain and unable to use his leg. The fracture had already healed and calcified, leaving amputation as the only option. The family surrendered him at the urgent care clinic, unable to afford the recommended treatment. Our shelter was contacted as a resource and the surgery was performed at Grady Vet soon after.

This sweet little boy is currently in foster care so please contact the shelter to make an appointment to meet him. Nermal has adapted well to life on three legs but will still need some special considerations.
(Approximately 9 months old)
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Nermal(tripod) is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Cincinnati, OH. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

04/01/2025

Big News: The cats promised to stop knocking over water bowls… ! Enjoy your unexpected indoor puddle. 💦😹

03/31/2025

With a rainy week ahead, Maxwell says it’s the purr-fect time to stay in bed all day! 😴☔️ …Well, except when it’s time to feed him. Priorities. 😼🍽️

03/29/2025

is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets. Meet Sandy!

Sandy wins the “Mother of the Year” Award! She was brought to us, off the street, when neighbors were concerned this friendly stray would get hit by a car. It soon became evident she was pregnant, and she surprised us all with 8 healthy babies! She nursed them for two months, and none of her babies struggled or had to be bottle fed.

Now that she has weaned her kittens, Sandy is ready for a home of her own, where she can be a youngster again! She is energetic, playful, and curious and has adapted well to the other cats in the room. She was fostered in a home with two dogs but they didn’t really interact, so it is unknown how she would do with other dogs.

Please consider making an appointment to see if Sandy would be the right fit for your home!

Our volunteers describe her as: affectionate, curious, brave, smart, and athletic.

*Must be 21 or older to adopt
**Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the shelter.
***Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered. FIV/FeLV negative.
****Our adoption fee is $100.00

03/26/2025

Born on February 13th to a young mother, Champ is the only survivor of his litter. We quickly worked to find a nurse mother in the early stages of nursing her litter, with the hopes of increasing his odds of survival. We tested Champ’s mother and the nursing mother for FIV/FeLV prior to adding him to their little family. Nursing mama Katelyn, has done an amazing job with her own kittens, and did not miss a beat accepting little Champ into her brood. Considering they were born nearly the same time, Champ was, and remains, significantly smaller. He is only weighing in at 11.8 ounces right now.
We debated posting his story to our followers. We know you’re going to get attached to him immediately. We sure did! But honestly, the little guy could use some thoughts, prayers, and good vibes coming his way! He needs everyone pulling for him! 🙏🏻
I cannot say enough good things about the foster family who is working to ensure his best chance at survival. A serious sleep deficit between the both of them exists, which they happily endure as long as he is growing.
We will keep you updated on our little Champ in the coming days! ♥️

03/25/2025

Jesse's idea of a perfect day: sun, naps, and more sun ☀️

03/22/2025

is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets. Meet Plato!

This precious little soul is gentle and sweet. He plays quietly with the other kitties in his room but also plays independently. He does not have any quirks, bad habits, or aggression. Seems very adaptable but also somewhat shy in new situations. Probably would not do well with loud barking dogs but would be okay with an older independent dog.

Please consider making an appointment to see if Plato would be the right fit for your home!

Our volunteers describe him as: affectionate, curious, funny, quiet, and gentle.

*Must be 21 or older to adopt
**Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the shelter.
***Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered. FIV/FeLV negative.
****Our adoption fee is $100.00

03/18/2025

***Update 7:30 pm: We are so very appreciative of the number of responses, referrals, and the willingness to help! Thank you to each and every one of you! We were able to safely remove the cat thanks to Kory Helmes who worked alongside our volunteers. He had to remove much of the ductwork and then use a blower and a snake to get the cat to move through the duct. The cat is scared and hungry but headed back to his foster home where he can decompress and tell all of his feline friends about his adventure! In the meantime, all floor vents at the Bridgetown location will be tightly fastened to the floorboards. 😰 What an ordeal!

We have an emergency at our new Bridgetown location with one of our cats and are looking for help! Anyone with experience in HVAC or vent cleaning that could lend some expertise, please let us know. A cat has opened a floor vent and is trapped in the ventilation system and we cannot reach him. He has been in there for 3 days so we need to act quickly! Please respond in the comment section if you or someone you know can advise or lend assistance! Thank you!
Lois has tried reaching out to a couple HVAC and ventilation cleaning companies, as well as critter getters and no one is able to help.

03/16/2025

Make plans to grab a friend and join us for a tour of our new West Side location opening soon! Open house hours are 1-4 this Saturday at 6790 Bridgetown Road. The new location is a house and it sits back off the road so can be easily missed so look for our sign! We are interested in finding volunteers for this location, so if you are interested, we’d love to meet you! ♥️

03/15/2025

is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets. Meet Mookie!

Mookie arrived late Fall 2024 when the weather started to turn cold. The person who found her huddled against her window, took pity on her and wanted to keep her once she brought her inside, but her current cat made it clear that she would not accept her. We took Mookie in and tested her for FIV/FeLV (negative) and had her spayed and vaccinated. Once she was out of quarantine and moved into a free-range room, her personality really emerged.

Mookie is very playful and very loyal and gets along well with the other cats in her room. She gets so excited when volunteers come in the room and expects all the attention she is working to get! We think she will make an excellent companion and will do well with other household cats as long as they accept her. She is past the bitey/scratchy kitten phase so would probably do well around children. It is unknown how she would react to dogs.
She’s an all around great adaptive cat that would love a home with you!

Please consider making an appointment to see if Mookie would be the right fit for your home!

Our volunteers describe her as: affectionate, curious, athletic, playful, and gentle.

*Must be 21 or older to adopt
**Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the shelter.
***Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered. FIV/FeLV negative.
****Our adoption fee is $100.00

03/14/2025

Brothers Inky and Frito watch through the window of their room as the volunteers fold laundry. 🧺 🐈‍⬛

03/08/2025

is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets. Meet Sassy!

Shy, little, calico Sassy is holding her own in a room full of male kittens/cats. She is learning to be brave. She takes a little time to warm up but once she does, she is playful and affectionate. She would do well as an only cat or one other cat in a household but would probably not thrive in a home with dogs or small children.
Please consider making an appointment to see if Sassy would be the right fit for your family.

Our volunteers describe her as: affectionate, gentle, quiet, and curious.

*Must be 21 or older to adopt
**Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the shelter.
***Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered. FIV/FeLV negative.
****Our adoption fee is $100.00

03/07/2025

Learn about Komi and consider donating to help with her eye surgery here: https://gofund.me/0c34971d

03/05/2025

Shout out to all of the wonderful people in these photos who networked for the benefit of our shelter! When Judy Strassburger-Bohnert lost her dog last month, she had quite a collection of stuffed toys and wondered if shelter animals could benefit. In stepped our own marvelous volunteer Ruihong, who organized a collection of items and not only delivered them to the shelter and cleaned the whole building while she was here, but she handed out toys to the bored kitties who thoroughly enjoyed the squeaky sounds and crinkly textures. And she took pictures! We are so very grateful for those who think of us, especially in times of their own grief, who just want to share the love they still have in their hearts. 💔
Thank you Judy and thank you Ruihong and friends for thinking of Heartt and enriching the lives of our little residents!

03/02/2025

Thank you to PetSuites Cincinnati - Sharonville for highlighting sweet Journee today. She is learning that the shelter is a place where she is safe and loved, and gaining more confidence each day. 💕

03/01/2025

is the purrfect day to share a profile of one of our adoptable pets. Meet Orange Julius!

Are you ready to rumble? Orange Julius would love to form a partnership duo with you. He has a lot of kitten energy and is serious about playing! He would do well with another cat who can match his energy/activity level or a non-reactive dog. He would do well with older children who will play with him but respect his boundaries and not antagonize. He would not do well with very young children due to his tendency to play with his claws extended.

Julius is a delight to be around and will keep you active! He loves to play with and chew on your hair. He is loving and attentive but sometimes needs his space as he easily gets overstimulated.

Please consider making an appointment to see if Julius would be the right fit for you.

Our volunteers describe him as: athletic, brave, curious, funny, playful, and smart.

*Must be 21 or older to adopt
**Our shelter has a policy to only adopt within a 50 mile radius so that if problems arise, the pet can easily be returned to the shelter.
***Vaccinations up to date, spayed/neutered. FIV/FeLV negative.
****Our adoption fee is $100.00

02/23/2025

Make plans to join us on the west side for an Open House party, Saturday March 22nd from 1-4. Tour the building, meet the volunteers, and snack on some refreshments. We are excited about this new venture so come hear about our plans for the new building at 6790 Bridgetown Road! 🏡