Jill, Susan & Jacquie
Founding members
The original Three Sisters who started the rescue on Cincinnati's west side in 2003 — pulling dogs and cats from high-risk situations into foster homes and adoptive families.
Our story
Foster homes. Second chances. Forever families.
Three Sisters Pet Rescue / Ohio Hound Rescue takes in dogs and cats from high-risk situations and places them in foster homes. From there, we adopt them to loving forever families across the tri-state region and beyond.
Our mission
Three Sisters Pet Rescue / Ohio Hound Rescue takes in dogs and cats from high-risk situations and places them in foster homes. From there, we adopt them to loving forever families.
We are a volunteer-driven, foster-based rescue. Animals receive medical care, rehabilitation, and the stability of a home environment while they wait for adoption. Every pet is spayed or neutered prior to adoption to support responsible ownership and reduce pet homelessness.
Our mission is simple: pull more animals from crisis, grow the foster network, and connect each one with a family ready for forever.
Foster-based since day one
Three sisters, one calling
Three Sisters Pet Rescue began with family, compassion, and animals who needed help. We started on the west side of Cincinnati in 2003. As we grew, we expanded to the east side of Cincinnati and communities beyond.
That foster-first model still defines us today. We operate as Ohio Hound Rescue while serving dogs, cats, and the hound breeds we know best. To date, we have successfully placed more than 5,500 animals in loving homes.
The three sisters & our team
Ohio Hound Rescue began with family. Today our founders, board, fosters, and volunteers keep that same foster-first spirit moving animals from crisis to forever homes.
Pam Kleingers
Board member · Kitty committee coordinator
Pam coordinates the kitty committee and serves on our board, helping cats in foster care get the support and placement they need.
Christopher White
Board member · Treasurer · Canine intake & placement
Chris serves on our board as treasurer and manages canine intake and placement — connecting dogs in need with foster homes and adoptive families.
Addie Rosenthal
Board member · Fundraiser
Addie serves on our board and leads fundraising efforts that help sustain foster care, veterinary support, and placements across the rescue.
How we help
We are not a single shelter building. We are a network of fosters, volunteers, and community partners moving animals from high-risk situations into foster homes and, ultimately, forever families.
High-risk intake
We take in dogs and cats from high-risk and overcrowded shelter situations across the Cincinnati area and greater Ohio.
Foster homes
Animals live in home environments while they heal, learn, and prepare for adoption. Growing our foster roster means we can say yes more often.
Veterinary care before adoption
Pets receive vaccinations and needed medical treatment. Every animal is spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
Adoption to forever families
We list available pets on Petfinder, coordinate through our Facebook community, and work with adopters locally and in surrounding states when transport is possible.
Our history
2003
West side Cincinnati
Three Sisters Pet Rescue started on Cincinnati's west side, pulling animals from high-risk situations into foster homes and adoptive families.
Growth
East side and beyond
As our foster and volunteer network grew, we expanded to Cincinnati's east side and surrounding communities across Ohio, always keeping foster-based care at the center.
Today
5,500+ placements and counting
We have successfully placed more than 5,500 dogs and cats in loving homes while remaining rooted in foster care, Petfinder listings, and the volunteers who make every placement possible.
Ready to expand your pack?
Every animal we rescue has a story. Foster a pet, adopt a companion, or share our mission with someone who can. Together we pull more animals from high-risk situations and into loving homes.