The Scratching Post in Silverton, Ohio
About The Scratching Post
The Scratching Post is an animal shelter in Silverton, Hamilton County, Ohio. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1991. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Cincinnati Lab Rescue, about 2.5 mi away.
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39.19535, -84.40029
What The Scratching Post does
We have no confirmed information about the animals and services here yet. If you work or volunteer there, tell us what it offers.
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Cincinnati Lab Rescue2542 Ridgecliffe Ave, Cincinnati, OHAnimal rescue2.5 mi
- Save the Animals Foundation4011 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati, OHAnimal shelter3.3 mi
- Animal Care Center at Reed Hartman10607 Techwoods Cir, Blue Ash, OHAnimal shelter4.5 mi
- Heartt Animal Refuge11354 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OHAnimal shelter5.7 mi
- Spca Cincinnati11471 Deerfield Rd, Blue Ash, OHSPCA5.9 mi
- Hope Fur Pets Rescue950 S Troy Ave, Glendale, OHAnimal rescue6.1 mi
- SPCA11900 Conrey Road, Sharonville, OHSPCA6.6 mi
- SPCA Cincinnati11900 Conrey Rd, Cincinnati, OHSPCA6.7 mi
- Cincinnati Animal CARE Dane Campus - Hamilton County Animal ShelterCincinnati, OHAnimal shelter7.4 mi
- Dog Pound2373 Chickasaw St, Cincinnati, OHAnimal control8.0 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is The Scratching Post located?
The Scratching Post is at 6948 Plainfield Rd, Silverton, OH 45236 in Hamilton County.
What are the hours of The Scratching Post?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (513) 984-6369 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from The Scratching Post?
Start on petfinder.com, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to The Scratching Post?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to The Scratching Post tax-deductible?
The Scratching Post matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 31-1300500), with reported annual revenue of about $507,101. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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