Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center - Columbus Pet Shelter

Our mission is to enforce the dog laws in Franklin County and keep the public safe from animal-related health or safety dangers. We respond to service requests, investigate complaints about nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs, investigate dog bites, impound stray and dangerous dogs, file criminal charges, make court appearances, and assist the police in crimes involving dogs, injuries caused by dogs and livestock attacks. We provide compassionate care for impounded animals at the shelter, as well as adoption and lost dog services to the community. We also educate the public and teach dog owners to be more responsible citizens.

  • Shelter Address
  • 4340 Tamarack Blvd
    Columbus, OH 43229
  • Phone
  • (614) 525-3647
  • Contact Name
  • Contact eMail
  • Website
  • https://www.franklincountydogs.com/
  • Pet types
  • Dogs
  • Location served

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