If you have adopted a Pets of Ohio Rescue Team animal and are experiencing issues in the home that might prevent a successful long-term adoption, please contact our knowledgeable behavior teams
training@petsofohiorescueteam.org

Behavior Support

Beyond PORT: Trusted Dog Training programs

Roaming Rovers
Phone:
(513)-429-7699
Email:
roamingroversohio@gmail.com

Ohio Joe Dog Training
Phone:
(781)-375-8116
Email:
ohiojoedogtraining@gmail.com

Helpful Veterinary Resources

Lost & Found Pets

If You've Lost Your Pet:

1. Immediate Action: Start searching your neighborhood, especially where the pet was last seen. 

2. Social Media: Post about your lost pet on social media, including local lost and found Facebook groups and the Nextdoor app. 

3. Report Missing: Report your pet missing to local animal shelters and animal control. If your animal is microchipped, call your microchip company to report your pet missing.

4. Check Shelters: Visit local shelters regularly to see if your pet has been found.

5. Flyers: Create flyers with your pet's picture and contact information, and post them in your neighborhood and local businesses. 

6. Online Databases: Utilize online lost and found pet databases like Petco Love Lost and PawBoost. 

7. Be Persistent: Continue your search efforts, and don't give up hope. 

If You Find a Lost Pet:

1. Check for ID: Look for a collar, tags, or any other form of identification. 

2. Microchip Scan: If there's no ID, take the pet to a veterinarian or animal shelter to be scanned for a microchip. 

3. Contact Authorities: Report the found pet to your local animal shelter or animal control. 

4. Social Media: Post about the found pet on social media platforms, including local lost and found groups on Facebook and on the Nextdoor app, to increase visibility. 

5. Ask Neighbors: Most pets are found close to home. Ask nearby neighbors if they recognize the pet.

6. Care for the Pet: Provide food, water, and a safe space for the pet while you search for its owner. 

FRANKLIN

• Ashgrove Apartments
  (937) 388-1565

• Crown Ridge Apartments
  (937) 746-1121

• Village East Apartments
  (513) 773-3223

• Waterfront Apartments
  (937) 746-2352

• Wyndemere Apartments
  (937) 746-5595

LEBANON

• American Village Apartments
  (513) 932-2411

• Arbors of Lebanon
  (513) 934-1010

• Deerfield Crossing
  (513) 282-2189

• Redwood Lebanon
  (844) 369-4796

• Steeplechase Townhomes
  (513) 934-2411

SPRINGBORO

• Falls at Settler’s Walk
  (937) 999-2995

• Meadow View Apartments
  (937) 696-7316 

MASON

• Four Seasons Apartments
  (513) 398-2946

• Latitude of Deerfield Apartments (513) 234-9093

• Mason Grand
  (513) 770-6700

• Stone Bridge Apartments
  (513) 336-0300

• Twin Fountains
  (513) 754-0366

Providing Ohio Resources, Training, Alternatives, and Lifelines
A lifesaving initiative by Pets of Ohio Rescue Team (PORT)

🐾What is the PORTAL Program?

The PORTAL Program is your gateway to keeping pets out of shelters and in loving homes. Operated by Pets of Ohio Rescue Team, PORTAL offers positive, proactive alternatives to shelter surrender by providing critical support to pet owners facing challenges.

Most pet surrenders are preventable—with the right tools, resources, and community support, families and pets can stay together or safely transition to new homes without entering the shelter system.

🧭 What We Offer:

✅ Resources – Access to pet food, supplies, housing support, and vet care guidance
✅ Training – Help with basic behavioral issues or referrals to trusted trainers
✅ Alternatives – Safe, supported rehoming options including direct home-to-home placements
✅ Lifelines – Crisis support and connections to a network of compassionate problem-solvers

💬 Who Is PORTAL For?

PORTAL is for any Ohio pet owner or finder considering surrender due to hardship, behavior, housing, or financial stress. It’s also for good Samaritans helping stray or at-risk pets who need a safe plan.

🛑 Before You Surrender...

Let PORTAL open the door to a better option. We're here to help you problem-solve with empathy and practical support.