Emergency Dog Boarding During Extreme Cold

Free Emergency Dog Boarding for Franklin County Resident Warming Center Guests

During periods of extreme cold and dangerous winter weather, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is providing free, temporary emergency boarding for dogs owned by Franklin County residents who are entering Franklin County warming centers.

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Who This Service Is For

This emergency boarding program is available to:

  • Dogs owned by Franklin County residents

  • Individuals who are entering Franklin County warming centers due to extreme cold

  • Short term, temporary emergency situations only

What We Provide

  • Safe, secure, temporary boarding for dogs

  • Care provided at no cost to caregivers

  • Housing at the Franklin County Dog Shelter while owners access warming centers and critical resources

How to Access Emergency Boarding

If you or someone you are assisting needs emergency boarding for a dog:

  • Call the Emergency Services Line at 614-525-3400, ext 1

  • Warming center staff and local law enforcement agencies may also contact the shelter directly when individuals arrive seeking assistance

This service is effective immediately during periods of extreme cold weather and is offered as part of our commitment to protecting the wellbeing of the entire Franklin County community.

When we take care of pets, we help take care of people too.

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