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February 20th & 21st, 2027

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Spooky Nook Sports
Hamilton, OH

The biggest pet adoption event of the year is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to meet your future best friend.

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Saturday 2/20
Early Bird Hours: 10a – 12pm

General Admission Hours: 12pm – 5pm

Early Bird Hours (Saturday Only)

Sunday 2/21
General Admission 12pm–5pm

Check out the highlight reel from our 2025 event!

Close to the event date, this gallery will be updated with many of the adoptable animals that will be looking for their forever home during the 2027 My Furry Valentine adoption event. Not all available animals are shown here, so be sure to attend the even to meet all of them.

Copper

Copper

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Toulouse

Toulouse

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Percy

Percy

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Figaro

Figaro

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Preparing for pet adoption? We’re here to help you make informed decisions and ensure a smooth transition for both you and your new furry family member.

Why Adopt?

Discover the incredible benefits of pet adoption for both you and your future furry companion. Make a difference by choosing to adopt.

  • Save a life and make room for another rescue
  • Get a loving, grateful companion
  • Support your local community
  • Often less expensive than buying from breeders

The 3-3-3 Rule of Adoption

Bringing home a rescue dog or cat is an exciting moment—but it’s also a big change for your new furry family member. Even the most loving pets need time to adjust to their new environment.

  • The First 3 Days: The “detox” period
  • The FIrst 3 Weeks: Learning the Routine
  • The First 3 Months: Building Trust & Belonging

The 3 R’s of Adoption

Remember, Respect, and Responsibility – the key principles for successful pet adoption.

  • Responsibility: Pets are a long-term commitment.
  • Routine: Animals thrive on consistency. Establishing a predictable routine helps your pet feel safe and secure in their new home
  • Reward: When you adopt, you’re giving an animal a second chance, and the love they give in return is immeasurable.

New Pet Tips

Essential tips to help your new pet settle into their forever home successfully.

  • Create a safe, comfortable space
  • Establish routines for feeding and exercise
  • Be patient during the adjustment period
  • Schedule a vet visit within the first week
Need More Information?

Our resource hub covers prepping your home, supplies, training, and vet care.

Other Ways to Help

Solicit Donations

Help secure raffle prize dontations from local businesses.

Volunteer Your Time

Help with the event, animal care, and administration.

Spread the Word

Share our mission on social media and with friends.

My Furry Valentine is Greater Cincinnati’s Largest Annual Pet Adoption Event. Conducted over a weekend, it is a great chance for people to meet adoptable animals from numerous local shelters & rescues all under one roof and adopt their new best friend… or two…

Proudly Sponsored By:

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Cincinnati Reds

Our Amazing Partners:

Your donation helps cover venue, insurance, marketing, and on-site costs—so animals & rescues can focus on adoptions. Any amount makes a difference.

$25 Donation

Provides food for an animal for one week

$50 Donation

Provides enough for a health care check for an animal

$100 Donation

Supports spay/neuter services for one pet

$250 Donation

Provides emergency medical care for an adoptable animal

Custom Amount

We would be greatful for any and all donations to help all pets of the greater Cincinnati Area.