Cincinnati, OH
Current Shelter Status:
We are closed to walk-in visitors but do allow visitors and adoptions by appointment only.
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We are not accepting any new cats/kittens at this time. Please contact info@TheScratchingPost.org if you need to return a cat previously adopted from this shelter.
KITTEN SEASON IS HERE! Check out our donation tab for urgently needed supplies!
Events
​CAToberfest October 4, 2025
Check out the CAToberfest tab for further details!
A New Era of Democracy!
The cats of The Scratching Post have decided that they are finished with the reign of Martha, Queen of the Laundry Room. Banding together, they’ve determined a democracy is the best way forward, inspiring a group of the shelter’s finest cats to put their paws into the ring.
Martha is vying to keep herself firmly in charge. Sneakers seeks to extend his influence from beyond the front room. Guinevere aims to rule the shelter as she does the hallways. Stagger wants every cat to fend for themselves. Daisy wants a cat-forward approach to her governance.
Vote for who you think deserves a chance to govern! Keep an eye on our social media channels (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram) to watch each cat run their campaign. All votes cost $5—and since the cats don’t have the best
grasp on the voting system, you can vote multiple times. There will also be options for in-person voting, like our upcoming CATtoberfest in October! The winner will be announced at our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Stay tuned for campaign updates!
Although all of the candidates made some interesting promises as to what to do with their campaign funds, their staff has agreed to allocate your voting dollars toward vet expenses.