BATAVIA, Ohio — Two dogs who have spent far longer than most waiting inside the Clermont County Animal Shelter are the focus of a new appeal from the shelter, which is asking residents to consider adopting animals whose personalities, not their adoptability, have kept them from finding a home.
Kingston and Beau are among the shelter’s longer-term residents, according to a Facebook post from the county-run shelter. “These two boys represent the kinds of dogs who are often overlooked in shelters simply because their personalities require a little more understanding,” the shelter said in the post.
Kingston is described as energetic and social, a playful dog who would do best paired with another dog able to keep up with him, according to the shelter. Beau is independent and loyal and would thrive as the only pet in his household, the shelter said.
“Dogs like Kingston and Beau are often labeled ‘challenging’ and passed over,” the shelter said in the post. “But if a dog needs a little more patience and guidance, shouldn’t that make them more deserving of a chance… not less?”
The Clermont County Animal Shelter, at 4025 Filager Road in Batavia, operates as a public no-kill facility. Its mission includes reuniting lost pets with their owners, reducing the number of homeless dogs in the county and educating the public on responsible pet ownership, according to the county.
The shelter is open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays, though appointments can be arranged outside those hours to accommodate adopters, the shelter said. Anyone interested in adopting Kingston, Beau or another shelter animal can call 513-732-8854 or email [email protected].
The information contained in this story was obtained from the Clermont County Animal Shelter.