How To Get Help
Pets In Need is dedicated to helping no-, low-, and limited-income pet owners experience the love and benefits of having a pet.
We primarily serve individuals and families living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, including seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those experiencing homelessness.
Most clients qualify through programs like Medicaid or Medicare, or are referred by trusted partner organizations. Pet owners self-identify their eligibility, and we only collect income documentation when required for grants or additional assistance.
What We Do
Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care to allow individuals and families of limited means to enjoy the benefits of healthy and responsible pet ownership.
PIN provides low-cost veterinary care for individuals with income at or below the federal poverty level and those that have limited income like the elderly, veterans, those that are homeless, or have a disability.
Our Lockland clinic is the only full-time resource of its kind in Greater Cincinnati, serving over 4,000 pets each year.
Meet Teeters!
Teeters’ mom came to Pets In Need because she needed veterinary care for her dog Athena, known to everyone as Teeters, and didn’t know where else to turn. What stood out immediately wasn’t just the care her dog received, but how supported she felt walking through the clinic doors. Instead of feeling rushed or judged, she felt welcomed, listened to, and taken seriously as a pet parent.
At Teeters’ first visit, her mom shared concerns about growths on her skin. Teeters, full of energy and personality, arrived with zoomies that brought smiles from the staff as they worked to get her settled into an exam room. The veterinary team took the time to examine Teeters thoroughly and talk through next steps in a way that felt calm and reassuring. For her mom, having clear answers and options made a stressful situation feel manageable.
Nearly two years later, Teeters continues to receive care at Pets In Need. Each visit reinforces the trust built over time, not just in the medical care, but in the people providing it. As her mom shares, “Every visit has been amazing. Teeters always leaves with lots of love and butt scratches. All the staff love what they do and really help put your mind at ease.” Stories like Teeters’ show how access to compassionate veterinary care helps keep pets healthy and strengthens the bond between pets and the people who love them.
Need Pet Assistance?
We’re proud to partner with SPCA Cincinnati to make pet care more accessible for families in our community. Located right next to the Pets In Need clinic, you can stop by the Chow Now Pantry on Wednesdays.
Thank You To Our Donors
We’re grateful to the organizations helping us keep pets healthy and together with the people who love them.