We will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday. OPEN from 9 am to 5 pm on July 4th.

Play it safe on the 4th of July ~
Keep your pets indoors!

Meet some terrific dogs at Petsmart at Easton on Saturday!

Mingle With Our Mutts on
Sunday, July 5th ~ Noon - 2 pm

We can use donations of cream cheese and small dog beds!

Coming July 6th!
Watch some Franklin County Alumnae perform in the
new "Animals On Safari" show at the Columbus Zoo!

Watch Huck on
Good Morning America!
Featuring these stars & more!

Huckleberry	Sir Issac

Meet some of our newest Special Needs Dogs!

Meet Otto ~ Woody's "Pooch of the Week on WCOL"

Ever wonder who takes all the Great Photos of our dogs??

If you love your dog,
please get it fixed!
call 462-5581 for an appointment


Newspapers Needed!!!
We can use your recycled full-size newspapers to line the bottoms of our cages. No ad circulars or small tabloid papers, please! Drop them off in the shelter lobby or in the blue bin by the entrance any time.

1731 Alum Creek Columbus, OH 43207 614.462.4360 (24 hrs) 614.462.4361 (during business hours) Open 7 days a week for your safety & convenience Monday-Friday 11am-7pm Sat/Sun 9am-5pm

We are one of the largest shelters in the midwest with more than 100 dogs and puppies available for adoption daily.  Visit us and you will find dogs of all ages, shapes, sizes and breeds, including many pure breeds, too! All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated prior to adoption. Our website is updated daily so check back often. Click here for map & directions All stray or lost dogs found within Franklin County are brought to the shelter to be reclaimed by their owners. If you have lost a dog, please visit us in person immediately to file a lost dog report and to look for your dog.

Why do black dogs stay here longer than the rest?
The Truth About BIG BLACK DOGS

Check out all the "Senior" dogs at the shelter
just waiting to be adopted.

	2009 Dog Licenses were due by February 2. After 2/2 late fees are in effect.
It's up to you to make sure your dog is legally licensed. Buy it online, at the shelter or other convenient locations. If you're coming to buy a license, make sure to bring your rabies tag number or certificate with you!