Milford Animal Hospital
749D State Route 28, Milford, OH 45150
General veterinary hospital on State Route 28 in Milford providing wellness and medical care for dogs and cats.
Pets in Milford
Milford Pet Guide
Vets, dog parks, shelters and pet-friendly spots in Milford, Ohio, checked by the NatiPets team.
- County
- Clermont County
- From downtown
- 16 miles
- ZIP codes
- 45150
- Places listed
- 10
Milford is a small river city about 16 miles east of downtown Cincinnati, mostly in Clermont County, and it calls itself a Trail Town for good reason. The Little Miami Scenic Trail runs through downtown, eight long-distance hiking and biking routes cross here, and the trailhead on Center Street has benches, restrooms and a bike repair stand. Dogs are welcome on the trail on a leash no longer than six feet, which is the state park rule for the whole corridor.
The off-leash spot is the Bark Park inside Miami Meadows Park, just outside the city line in Miami Township, a fenced dog park in a 200-acre park with walking trails and a fishing lake. Downtown, Little Miami Brewing Company's riverside patio welcomes well-behaved dogs, so a trail walk can end with a beer by the water.
Three veterinary practices serve the city, including a specialty oncology and referral clinic on Old State Route 28 that takes referrals from regular vets across the region. None of the three list urgent care, so for after-hours emergencies Milford owners usually head toward the emergency hospitals closer to Cincinnati. Dog licenses come from the Clermont County Auditor and are due before February 1 each year.
Good to know in Milford
- Milford is a city located mostly in Clermont County, with a small portion extending into Hamilton County, Ohio. source
- Milford sits about 16 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. source
- Milford's population was 6,582 at the 2020 census, across a land area of about 3.71 square miles. source
- The Little Miami Scenic Trail, a paved rail-trail over 76 miles long, runs through Milford, which the city promotes as a 'Trail Town' sitting at the crossing point of eight long-distance hiking and biking routes, including the Buckeye Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail. source
- Miami Meadows Park, just outside Milford in Miami Township, covers about 200 acres and includes sports fields, walking trails, a catch-and-release fishing lake, and the fenced Bark Park. source
- Ohio administrative rule requires pets on state park land, including the Little Miami State Park trail corridor, to be kept on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet. source
- All dogs three months of age or older in Clermont County must be licensed annually, with registration due before February 1 each year. source
Veterinary care
Veterinarians in and around Milford
Call ahead for hours and whether a practice is taking new patients. Urgent and emergency care is marked.
Day Heights Veterinary Clinic
5628 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, Milford, OH 45150
Veterinary clinic on Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road in Milford seeing dogs, cats, and other companion animals.
Veterinary Oncology and Referral Clinic
931 Old State Route 28, Milford, OH 45150
Specialty referral clinic that sees pets referred by their regular veterinarian for oncology and other advanced diagnostic or treatment needs.
Get outside
Dog parks and trails near Milford
Bark Park at Miami Meadows Park
Off-leash1546 State Route 131, Miami Township, OH 45150
Fenced off-leash dog park inside Miami Township's roughly 200-acre Miami Meadows Park, with a leash required everywhere else on the grounds.
Little Miami Scenic Trail (Milford Bike Trail)
Leashed745 Center Street, Suite 200, Milford, OH 45150
Paved multi-use trail running through downtown Milford as part of the 76-plus-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail, with a Milford trailhead offering benches, restrooms, and bike repair; state park rules require dogs on a leash no longer than six feet.
Out and about
Pet-friendly places in Milford
Patios, shops, groomers, boarding and trainers that welcome pets. Policies change, so a quick call before you go never hurts.
Little Miami Brewing Company
Dog-friendly patio208 Mill Street, Milford, OH 45150
Riverside brewery in downtown Milford with outdoor patio and rooftop seating that welcomes well-behaved dogs.
Suite Paws Pet Resort
Boarding and daycare768 US-50, Milford, OH 45150
Pet resort on US-50 in Milford offering dog and cat boarding, doggie daycare, and grooming and baths.
Shear Pawfection
Grooming892 Business 28, Milford, OH 45150
Grooming, boarding, and seven-day-a-week daycare facility on Business 28 in Milford with more than 9,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor play space.
Cincinnati Canine Companion Center
Training1003 Lila Avenue A, Milford, OH 45150
Dog training business on Lila Avenue in Milford offering puppy classes, obedience instruction from beginner through advanced, and private lessons.
Adopt local
Shelters and rescues serving Milford
Adoption hours and available animals change daily. Check each shelter's own site, and see our events page for adoption events this month.
Clermont County Animal Shelter
4025 Filager Road, Batavia, OH 45103nearby
County-run public no-kill shelter handling stray and lost dog intake, reunification, adoptions, and dog warden services for Clermont County, including Milford.
Milford pet questions, answered
Is there a dog park in Milford, Ohio?
The closest fenced off-leash park is the Bark Park at Miami Meadows Park, 1546 State Route 131 in Miami Township, just outside Milford. Everywhere else in Miami Meadows, and on the Little Miami Scenic Trail through Milford, dogs must be leashed.
Can I walk my dog on the Little Miami Scenic Trail in Milford?
Yes, on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet. That is the Ohio rule for state park land, and the trail corridor through Milford is part of Little Miami State Park. The Milford trailhead on Center Street has restrooms and benches.
Where do I license my dog in Milford?
Most of Milford is in Clermont County, so licenses come from the Clermont County Auditor. Every dog three months or older must be licensed each year, and registration is due before February 1. Residents in the small Hamilton County portion of the city license through the Hamilton County Auditor instead.
Is there an emergency vet in Milford?
Not inside the city. Milford Animal Hospital and Day Heights Veterinary Clinic handle regular and sick visits, and the Veterinary Oncology and Referral Clinic sees referred specialty cases. For overnight emergencies, ask your regular vet which emergency hospital they refer to.
Where can I adopt a pet near Milford?
The Clermont County Animal Shelter at 4025 Filager Road in Batavia is the county's public no-kill shelter and handles adoptions, stray intake and lost-dog reunification for Milford. Adoption events around Greater Cincinnati are listed on our events page.
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