Ways To Give
Leave a Legacy of Compassion
For more than 150 years, SPCA Cincinnati has been a place of hope for animals in need. By joining the Bradstreet Legacy Society, you can ensure that hope continues for generations to come.
A planned gift is one of the most meaningful ways to support SPCA Cincinnati. By including the organization in your will, trust, retirement plan, or other estate plans, you create a lasting legacy that provides lifesaving care, shelter, medical treatment, and second chances for animals throughout our community. Many planned gifts cost nothing during your lifetime, allowing you to make a future impact while achieving your own personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.
The Bradstreet Legacy Society recognizes individuals and families who have chosen to include SPCA Cincinnati in their estate plans. Their generosity helps ensure that future generations of animals will always have a place to turn for compassion, care, and hope.
Make a Wish Come True
Every day, the animals in our care rely on generous supporters to provide the comforts, enrichment, and essentials that help them heal while they wait for a loving home. Whether you're shopping for a dog, cat, or pocket pet, your donation makes an immediate difference.
Most Needed Items:
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Blankets and towels (gently used are welcome)
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Dog and cat food, treats, and toys
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No-pull dog harnesses
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Cat carriers
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Leashes and collars
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Kong® toys and creamy peanut butter
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Freeze-dried protein treats (chicken, beef, salmon, or lamb) for dogs and cats
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Gas station gift cards to support animal transport and field services
Shop Our Online Wish Lists
Shopping online is an easy way to support the animals at SPCA Cincinnati. Simply purchase items from one of our wish lists, and they'll be shipped directly to our shelter.
Amazon Wish List
Chewy Wish List
Walmart Wish List
Our wish lists are updated regularly to reflect our greatest needs.
Donate in Person or by Mail
Please bring or ship all in-kind donations to our Sharonville Campus.
SPCA Cincinnati
Attn: Development
11900 Conrey Road
Sharonville, OH 45249
Please note: The OTR Adoption Center has limited storage space and is unable to accept in-kind donations.
Questions?
If you have questions about an item you'd like to donate, please contact us at info@spcacincinnati.org or 513-541-6100 before making your purchase.
Donation Guidelines
To help protect the health and safety of the animals in our care, we ask that food is not expired. Most other items may be new or gently used, unless otherwise noted.
Sponsorships are $425 a month or $5,000 a year. If you prefer to pay for your sponsorship online, click here to donate and select Veteran Pet Adoption Program in the "Donate to" drop-down list.
Please provide any information or questions you may have in the Special Notes Section and we will get back to you! Thank you for helping out both our animals and those who serve.
Click here to order ABCs of Adopting Me from Amazon today!
ABCs of Adopting Me, written by Sydney Ragland and Illustrated by Diane Corman is a children's book designed to help young readers through the important steps to consider before welcoming a new pet into their lives. Including illustrations, this book takes readers on an alphabetical journey, covering key aspects of the adoption process that children must consider before welcoming an animal into their home. Every letter introduces a new idea, offering insightful perspectives with the goal of fostering empathy between kids and their animals.
Not only is it a wonderful children's book, proceeds from this book support our animals. Thank you, Sydney and Diane, for your passion and talents in helping the SPCA Cincinnati educate thousands of children!
Our Commitment to You
At SPCA Cincinnati, every gift represents an act of compassion and trust. We are committed to honoring that trust through responsible stewardship, ethical fundraising, and financial transparency. As an independent, privately funded nonprofit, we believe our donors deserve to know how their generosity is managed and the impact it makes for animals throughout our community. Below you'll find our annual reports, audited financial statements, IRS Form 990, and other resources that reflect our commitment to accountability and sound governance.
Donate Online
Founded in 1873, SPCA Cincinnati is the fourth humane society established in the United States and the oldest in Ohio, providing lifesaving care for animals for more than 150 years. As a privately funded, independent nonprofit, every gift stays local to support rescue, medical care, adoption, humane education, and community programs across Greater Cincinnati. Your generosity gives thousands of animals the care, compassion, and second chances they deserve. Click here to Make a One-Time Donation.
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The SPCA Cincinnati is proud to bring the Chow Now Pantry to our community! The SPCA Cincinnati has been Cincinnati’s hometown shelter since 1873, with many “firsts” to benefit animal welfare—the Chow Now Pantry is another first. We believe NO pet owner should be worried about surrendering an animal because of financial or health reasons.
Supported by SPCA Cincinnati’s AMAZING Volunteers and donations from the community, the Chow Now Pantry provides pet food and resources to over a dozen food pantries, serving six counties in Southwest Ohio. The Chow Now Pantry also operates weekly out of 516 W. Wyoming Ave. in Lockland (next door to Pets in Need) from 10 a.m. - 12 noon every Wednesday and at our Flagship location at 11471 Deerfield Rd. in Blue Ash from 1 - 4 p.m. every Thursday.
The SPCA Cincinnati continues to serve Veterans in our community by providing essential items for their animals at home. We serve our Veterans with a return visit two times a month to the VA Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
From a letter received from the Executive Medical Center Director after our first visit:
"On behalf of the Cincinnati VAMC patients and staff, we would like to extend our appreciation to you for your donations of approximately 2,000 pounds of dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, cleaning supplies, etc. for our Veterans with animals.
It is through the efforts of community partners like you that allow us to continue the quality care and services that we seek to provide for deserving Veterans. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again for future events."
How can you help? It's easy to donate via our Chow Now Amazon Wish List here! You can also bring dry or canned pet food, as well as anything for small animals, to the SPCA Cincinnati in Sharonville at 11900 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.
At the Chow Now Pantry, our goal is to keep people and pets together! Pets provide hope and comfort that everyone deserves, especially during challenging times. This initiative helps make that goal a reality by providing the essential resources needed to maintain a pet's health.
For inquiries regarding this program, please reach Michael Williams, SPCA Cincinnati’s Director of Community Outreach, by email at mwilliams@spcacincinnati.org.
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Kroger Community Rewards Program
Kroger's Community Rewards is a program that donates a percentage of your purchases to the charity of your choice when you enroll. Click here to sign in to your Kroger account and go to Community Rewards. Click on the "Enroll" button, type in SPCA Cincinnati or our organization # MQ589 in the search box, and select our organization. Easy!
1. Visit our adoptable animals online here and select a pet you’d like to sponsor.
2. You can sponsor more than one pet or donate more to help other animals. Click here to make a donation at $70 for a dog or $10 for a cat to cover the adoption fees of the pet you select. Be sure to put the pet's name(s) in the "special notes” section & write: "Paw it Furward!"
3. Enjoy a free donut and a $2 Large Hot Coffee, courtesy of Dunkin'! Your coupons will be mailed to you.
Help a special companion in the Greater Cincinnati area find their forever home sooner with this small act of kindness. Paw It Furward is fueled on Dunkin'!
Ways to Leave Your Legacy
There are many ways to make a planned gift, including:
- A gift through your will or living trust
- Retirement plan assets
- Life insurance policies
- Appreciated securities
- Mutual funds and bonds
- Real estate
- Closely held stock
- Tangible personal property
Every legacy gift, regardless of size, helps sustain SPCA Cincinnati's mission and ensures lifesaving care remains available for years to come.
Donor Bill of Rights
SPCA Cincinnati proudly supports the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and the Giving Institute.
As a donor, you have the right to:
- Be informed of our mission and how your gift will be used.
- Know the identity of those serving on our governing board.
- Have access to our most recent financial information.
- Be assured your gifts are used for the purposes for which they were given.
- Receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
- Have your personal information handled with respect and confidentiality.
- Ask questions and receive prompt, truthful answers.
- Expect that all fundraising practices are conducted with professionalism and integrity.
Monthly Donation
Your monthly donation provides the steady support that allows SPCA Cincinnati to rescue, heal, and care for animals 365 days a year. Every recurring gift stays local, helping provide medical care, shelter, food, and loving homes for animals who need a second chance. Click here to Become a Monthly Donor.
Chow Now Pantry Family
We are thrilled to supply pet food and supplies to these amazing community partners:
- Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati – Low Cost Veterinary Care for Families in Need
- Operation Give Back - Cincinnati Non-Profit For 20 Years
- Home - St. Vincent de Paul
- caincincy.org
- Tikkun Farm | Restoring: People, Communities, Creation
- LIFE Food Pantry
- Piper's Pantry
- NEEDS | North East Emergency Distribution Services
- Hope Is For Everyone | Whitewater Crossing
- Serve, Engage, and Empower - Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
Charitable Bequests
A charitable bequest is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to leave a legacy. Through your will or living trust, you can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, a particular asset, or the remainder of your estate to SPCA Cincinnati. Depending on your circumstances, charitable bequests may also provide estate tax benefits.
If you choose to include SPCA Cincinnati in your plans, you may share the following language with your attorney:
I give, devise, and bequeath to Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba SPCA Cincinnati, 11900 Conrey Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45249, the sum of $________ (or ____% of my estate), to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Because every estate plan is unique, we encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or estate planning professional to ensure your gift reflects your wishes and overall goals.
Double your donation with a matching gift!
If your employer has a matching gift program, your donation could double or even triple in value! By checking to see if your company matches donations to SPCA Cincinnati you can increase the support to thousands of animals we care for each year!
Two easy steps:
- Obtain a matching gift form from your company’s Personnel Department. Some companies will even match gifts made by spouses and retired personnel.
- Send the completed form to: Attn: Donor Relations Department, SPCA Cincinnati, 11900 Conrey Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249.
If your employer doesn’t currently participate in a matching gift program, you may be able to encourage your company to enroll and join our efforts to help abandoned and abused animals in the Tri-state area!
Four Little Puppies. One Safe Place.
Four young dogs arrived in our care carrying more than just hunger from a suspected dogfighting ring.
They are still puppies, between five months and one year old. Three boys and one little girl. All are underweight. All are frightened. All show clear signs of neglect.
Sven. Barracuda. Crumble. Sleigh Bell.
Now their healing begins.
One puppy is walking on his wrists - a sign of an untreated injury that will require complex orthopedic surgery. Others are battling painful skin infections and open sores. All four show evidence of prolonged neglect.
And then there are the quieter wounds - the kind you cannot see, but that often take the longest to heal.
Each dog is experiencing significant social anxiety. They are unsure of human hands. Unsure of gentle voices. Unsure of what safety feels like.
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Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to support the lifesaving work of SPCA Cincinnati. Recommend a grant from your DAF to help provide rescue, medical care, shelter, and second chances for thousands of animals throughout Greater Cincinnati.
When recommending your gift, please use:
Legal Name: Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba SPCA Cincinnati
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 31-0543284
If you have questions about making a gift through your donor-advised fund, our Development team would be happy to assist you. Contact Kat Steiner at ksteiner@spcacincinnati.org or 513-247-2034.
Back in 2012, my husband Peter and I lost our 1-year-old French Bulldog, Bizzy, due to a very sudden and unexpected illness. After spending a week with our veterinarian, working tirelessly on medical treatments to try to get her well, we came to understand just how expensive critical care really is. We were fortunate enough to be able to try everything possible and this experience made us think more about the animals in a similar position who are rescued and sheltered by SPCA Cincinnati.
In 2014, when we learned that SPCA Cincinnati takes extraordinary measures to provide successful outcomes, we were inspired to create the Bizzy Fund. The mission of the Bizzy Fund is to provide funding to help these extraordinary cases and provide life-altering treatment to impact the lives of even more SPCA Cincinnati shelter animals in need of medical care, extensive surgeries, orthopedics, intensive around-the-clock care, or other measures necessary.
It is our belief that every animal should have a second chance at life and it gives us joy knowing that so many animals in need of extraordinary medical treatment are saved through this Fund with the help of the hardworking SPCA Cincinnati staff, volunteers, and foster care families. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing these innocent animals healthy, happy and on their way to loving homes.
Although Bizzy is not here with us today, her legacy lives on through each and every animal touched by this Fund.
SPCA Cincinnati works hard to save each animal’s life and we invite you to join us in fulfilling our mission. If you wish to give to the Bizzy Fund, you can do so here, and please let us know in the notes section. If you are sending your gift through the mail, simply indicate that you would like your gift to go to the Bizzy Fund.
We thank you for your consideration in allowing us to take extraordinary measures for these extraordinary cases, because SPCA Cincinnati values the lives of each and every animal they care for.
Let Us Help
Legal Name: Hamilton County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dba SPCA Cincinnati
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 31-0543284
If you are considering a planned gift, we would be honored to assist you. Whether you are just beginning your estate planning journey or have already included SPCA Cincinnati in your plans, our team is available to answer your questions and work alongside your professional advisors.
Kat Steiner
Chief Development Officer
ksteiner@spcacincinnati.org or 513-247-2034
Our veterinary team is conducting comprehensive evaluations, but we already know their recovery will require advanced diagnostics, surgery, daily medical treatment, specialized nutrition, and dedicated behavioral rehabilitation.
This level of care represents a significant investment in each life.
As a trusted national partner in animal welfare, SPCA Cincinnati was asked to take in four of the most vulnerable dogs from a suspected dogfighting rescue - and we said yes. Taking on complex cases - the dogs who need more time, more expertise, and more compassion - is the work we are committed to.
Because of supporters like you, we can continue to say yes when the call comes.
Corporate Giving
Invest in a stronger community for animals and the people who love them. SPCA Cincinnati offers meaningful partnership opportunities through sponsorships, employee engagement, volunteerism, in-kind donations, and cause marketing that align your business with a trusted local nonprofit. Click here to see our Sponsorship and Engagement Package.
The Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support.
The SPCA Cincinnati will not sell, share or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by SPCA Cincinnati, both online and offline, on any website or mobile app, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
The SPCA Cincinnati declares that all donors have these rights:
I. To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
II. To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.
III. To have access to the organization's most recent financial statements.
IV. To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
V. To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition.
VI. To be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
VII. To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
VIII. To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.
IX. To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
X. To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.
Already Included SPCA Cincinnati in Your Plans?
If you have already remembered SPCA Cincinnati in your estate plans, we hope you will let us know. Please return our Planned Giving Designation Form if you are comfortable.
By completing our Planned Giving Designation Form, you allow us to thank you personally, welcome you as a member of the Bradstreet Legacy Society, and better understand the future impact of your generosity. Sharing your plans is completely voluntary, and all information is held in the strictest confidence.
Help Comfort Through The Crisis
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Dear Friend of Animals,
Thank you for your support during this uncertain time. Due to the critical state of the public health crisis posed by COVID-19, the SPCA Cincinnati will remain closed to the public until further notice. But we need your help!
Even though we are closed to the public, we still have staff on-site, working to ensure the health, mental enrichment, and overall sanitation of hundreds of shelter animals that we care for like our own. They depend on us and it is our priority to protect and care for them. We are eternally grateful for our tireless volunteers and staff who are working to make sure all of our pets are receiving the same quality care. And we are SO thankful for generous supporters like you who make all of this possible!
Like everyone else right now, we don't know what the future looks like. So, I am asking you for a donation today to help keep our operations running at the same quality level as it always has.
There are several ways that you can help the SPCA Cincinnati during this time:
• Donate online here or by clicking the link above. We are still accepting donations through the mail but donating online will ensure that the funds get to us faster and also means less time our staff will need to be in the office during this cautious time. You can also drop off in-kind material items along with this form, which can be printed from home.
• Purchase something from our Amazon Wish List, which will ship directly to us.
• We would also love donations to our "Baby Registry"!
• Information about fostering a shelter animal can be found here.
Don’t forget, when shopping at Amazon, go to Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the SPCA Cincinnati. Once signed into AmazonSmile, you simply choose “SPCA Cincinnati" as your supporting charity.
Once again, thank you for speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Please take care of yourself and your family - furry and otherwise!
Sincerely,
Jake White
President & CEO
P.S. For more information about our temporary shelter closure, you can view our press release here.
Planned Giving and Bequests
Create a lasting legacy while achieving your own financial and philanthropic goals. A planned gift to SPCA Cincinnati helps ensure animals in our community receive lifesaving care for generations to come. Click here to learn about Planned Giving at SPCA.
Memorial and Honor Gifts
Make a gift in honor or memory of a special person or pet. To have SPCA Cincinnati send a notification of your tribute gift, simply include the recipient's name and mailing address in the Special Notes section when you give online or include contact details if giving by mail. We will send an acknowledgment without sharing the amount of your gift. Click here to Celebrate a Beloved Person or Pet.
Attn: Development Office
11900 Conrey Road
Sharonville, OH 45249
Donate with Confidence
Our Tax ID number is 31-0543284. Feel free to note this for your records. Upon completing a donation online, you will receive a receipt at the email address you input into the form below.
In an effort to be responsible to our donors, we have moved our P.O. Box address. This will provide our staff with the resources needed to ensure we do a great job, and to be fiscally responsible to our donors. SPCA Cincinnati assures you that all your gifts are solely used for our shelters in the Greater Cincinnati area. Click here to view our Privacy Policy.