Licensing Your Dog Is Required By Law


More than 10,000 Lost Dogs Came To The Shelter Last Year...

If only they'd been wearing a dog license, we could have helped get more of them back home!  Make sure your dog is WEARING its license at all times!


  • All dogs in Ohio three months of age and older must be licensed annually by January 31 or immediately after assuming ownership.

  • You must show proof of current rabies vaccination in order to purchase a dog license.  Low-cost rabies shot clinic is available once a month from the Franklin County Board of Health. Or get your dog vaccinated by any licensed veterinarian.


Are You A Responsible Owner?

License Fees

$12 – Puppies aged 9 months or younger.
$12 – Dogs 9 months or older that have been spayed or neutered.
$24 – Dogs over 9 months that have not been spayed or neutered.
                       
Late fees apply after February 2! The cost of your license is doubled if you are late.


You may purchase your dog license at the
Franklin County Dog Shelter,
1731 Alum Creek Drive
Monday-Friday 11am-7pm; Sat & Sun 9am-5pm
or at any of these other locations:

Franklin County Auditor, 373 S. High St. 21st floor, 462-3260
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Capital Area Humane Society
     3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct., Hilliard  777-7387
Monday-Friday 2pm-7pm; Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Pet People (8 locations) (starting January 1)
6415 Perimeter Drive, Avery Square, Dublin 614-760-7600
1341 Stoneridge Drive, Stoneridge Plaza, Gahanna 614-471-2667
2830 Fishinger Rd., Upper Arlington 614-538-9178
1023 Hill Rd. North, Windmiller Plaza, Pickerington 614-322-0250
1472 West 5th Avenue, Grandview 614-485-0800
2863 N. High St.; Clintonville 614-447-9710
5997 Maxtown Rd, Westerville 614-882-7340
4010 Powell Rd, Powell 614-791-5110
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-8pm; Sunday 10am-6pm

Pet Supplies Plus (3 locations)
      4886 Morse Rd.  775-9944
      1380 W. Lane Ave.   487-1274
      8170 E. Broad St., Reynoldsburg  892-2300
Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm

Pet Solutions of Columbus
      852 E. Hudson St.  262-4353   just east of I-71
      Monday & Friday 9am-6pm; Tuesday & Thursday 11am-3pm
Wednesday 11am-9pm


You can also
purchase your dog license online.



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