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Pet Owners Guide

Pet-Friendly
Home Guide

Your pets are family. Let's find a home where every member of the family — two-legged and four-legged — can thrive.

Home Features for Pet Owners

What to look for when buying a home with pets.

Fenced yard (privacy fencing preferred)
Mudroom or pet washing station
Durable flooring (Cincinnati vinyl, tile, engineered hardwood)
Built-in pet doors
Pet-friendly landscaping (no toxic plants)
Proximity to parks and walking trails
Main-floor outdoor access
Open floor plan for dogs to roam
Dedicated feeding area or pet nook
Climate-controlled garage or enclosed porch

Cincinnati Dog Parks & Trails

Washington Park Dog Park

Over-the-Rhine

Downtown's premier off-leash park with separate areas for large and small dogs.

Mt. Airy Forest Dog Park

Mt. Airy

1,459-acre forest with miles of trails and an 8-acre off-leash area.

Otto Armleder Dog Park

Lunken

Along the Little Miami River — open fields, river access, and a great trail system.

Ault Park

Mt. Lookout

223 acres of gardens, trails, and open spaces. Dogs welcome on leash throughout.

Indian Hill Bridle Trails

Indian Hill

Miles of wooded trails perfect for hiking with dogs. A hidden gem.

Terrace Park Bike Trail

Terrace Park

Little Miami Scenic Trail — miles of paved path perfect for dogs and owners.

Trusted Veterinary Care

Emergency

MedVet Cincinnati

24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital

Emergency

Care Center Animal Hospital

Emergency and specialty care, open 24/7

General

Montgomery Animal Hospital

Full-service veterinary care in Montgomery

General

Indian Hill Animal Hospital

Trusted neighborhood vet for Indian Hill families

Find a Home Your Whole Family Will Love

Tell Ela about your pets and she'll help you find properties with the perfect features — fenced yards, trails nearby, and pet-friendly neighborhoods.