Programs and Services


Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program

We also provide LOW COST spay and neuter services to
the community for dogs not adopted from the shelter! 
For more information and to make an appointment
to get your dog fixed, please call: 
614-462-5581 


Low Cost Rabies Immunization Clinics
sponsored by the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine, The Columbus Health Dept 
and the Franklin County Board of Health.

All clinics are held on Fridays, from 1 pm - 3 pm.

January 20 Mifflin Township Garage 218 Agler Rd., Gahanna
January 27 Southside Settlement House 310 Innis Avenue off Washington
February 17 Franklin Township Fire Dept. 4100 Sullivant Ave., Columbus
March 17 Hilliard Municipal Complex 3800 Municipal Way, Hilliard
April 21 Columbus Health Dept. 240 Parsons Ave.
May 19 Columbus Health Dept. 240 Parsons Ave.
June 16 Columbus Health Dept. 240 Parsons Ave.
July 21 Columbus Health Dept. 240 Parsons Ave.
August 18 Pleasant Township Fire Dept. 5373 Norton Rd., Grove City
September 15 Columbus Health Dept. 240 Parsons Ave.
October 20 Obetz Community Center 1611 Chillicothe St., Obetz
November 17 Truro Township Fire Dept. 6900 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg
     

$6 per shot, cash only.  All animals must be on leash or in a carrier.  
Please bring prior tags or certificates with you if you have them.
Animals aged 3 months - 1 year will receive a 1-year vaccination.
Animals 1 year or older with a previous vaccination receive a 3-year shot.
Please bring prior certificates or tags with you if you have them.

 For additional information please call 462-3160          



Provided Free to Franklin County Schools, Businesses and Organizations

The Community Relations Department at the Dog Shelter provides a variety of services and Volunteer Staff activities to the citizens of Franklin County. These include Pet Safety Education, Pet Therapy, Hug-A-Pup for Charity and Community Festival Displays. 

These services are provided free of charge to any group in the community including schools, civic organizations, nursing homes, and any type of business or organization. For more information or to schedule an event, please contact the Franklin County Dog Shelter Community Relations office at (614) 462-5227.

Pet Safety Education

Organizations, Elementary Schools and Youth Group Programs

In-Class Presentations: For this program, a representative from Animal Care & Control will teach children responsible pet care, pet safety and animal related laws and also includes materials, such as, coloring books, educational materials and a dog or puppy to visit with the children. This presentation is from 30 to 45 minutes.

Hug-A-Pup: The Hug-A-Pup program is taken to businesses in the community to raise money for charity, to introduce the shelter services to the community, and to encourage people to come to the shelter when they are ready to adopt. Of course, several puppies will be available for hugging during Hug-A-Pup. 
Call 462-7282 to schedule an event.

Pet Therapy

In our Pet Therapy program, our volunteers take shelter puppies to visit nursing homes, hospices, and the physically impaired.  Many patients recall when they had a loyal and faithful companion that was with them for many years. Holding a pet will not only help reduce stress but it will also help lower blood pressure.

 To schedule a presentation, or for more information, contact the
Franklin County Dog Shelter at (614) 462-7282.

 

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May 14 - 20, 2006
is National Dog Bite
Prevention Week

Don't Invite a Bite!
  • Never approach a dog that you do not know.

  • If you meet a strange dog, do not run!
    (Running just encourages the dog to chase you!)

  • Do not scream and avoid direct eye contact.

  • Try to remain motionless until the dog leaves, and then back away slowly until the dog is out of sight.

  • Report stray dogs running loose to the Franklin County Dept. of Animal Care & Control at 462-3400.