This has been proven an essential community service and deserves your support…read more Cat Welfare is a no-kill rescue organization organized to meet a daily, critical need. Year after year since 1945, a dedicated handful of volunteers and medical professionals have worked seven days a week to help make sure the cat population is treated humanely in North Columbus. Indianola, just south of Morse, look for the Beechwold Vet Clinic sign. Donations of food, litterbox filler and love are always welcome!

This place was terrible. Some of the workers were so rude. We walked in and one of the workers told…read moreus about the rules ok whatever. we just wanted to give some cats love, potentially get one. Anyways, my friend's kid is a little loud and she's excited to see the cats. My friend asks her daughter to be quiet because the kitties don't like it loud and the worker was behind them staring them down and nodding yes. like sir? I wanted to go into one of the rooms to see a cat, when i asked he rolled his eyes and let me go into the room but made it very clear he didn't want my friends kid in there. what if she was looking for a cat? Do you want these cats to find loving homes or not???!! Lastly, what happened before we were just done. I had walked in the shy room twice, once by myself and once with my boyfriend. The first time i went in they left me alone i was just looking at the cats, didn't pet them if they didn't want to be pet. I respect animals and i can tell if a cat wants me to not touch them. the second time i walked in with my boyfriend and one of the workers followed us in there and got in my boyfriend's face saying "this is the shy cats room don't get in their faces" mind you we weren't even that close to them just looking to see everyone that was in there. he then gets closer and says "Im serious" like bro we weren't even doing anything besides looking and letting them sniff us. anyways, whoever was working at 12 today with the mask you were amazing and helpful. the other guy up front a little older with curly hair you were extremely rude and disrespectful to all of us that walked in. Go somewhere else for a cat!!!

Due to our cat of 9.5 year's sudden passing we were recently looking for a new kitten/cat to fill…read morethe big cat shoes that were left behind. My wife and I visited Colony Cats, Cat Welfare, and Cozy Cat Cottage to name a few. With all of the wonderful potential fur kids we saw we didn't see the one that we just connected with. We decided to go to Pets Without Parents as it was a rescue that we had not been to before and it was just down Indianola from our house. We had no expectations when we went to PWP other than we knew that they were a smaller rescue that was located in an older house. When we walked in we were pleasantly greeted by a volunteer and showed where the hand sanitizer (so that we could clean our hands between kitties). The individual who greeted us was figuratively knee deep in cleaning dog cages but, she was friendly and responsive when we had questions. There, in the center cage on the bottom was this beautiful kitten! Both of our hearts melted when we saw him, as he was nearly the spitting image of the cat we had just lost. The individual working the shelter that day let us know that those two kittens were meant to be picked up today by the person that was adopting them. Our hearts collectively dropped as then we knew that of the cats at PWP, these were the ones that we shouldn't get attached. We petted all the cats that we could, well save the brand new box of feral kittens! I am sure that in no time they'll be adoptable little fluffs! Despite not seeing a cat/kitten we connected to we decided to put in an application. The application was very similar to others you might see when adoption a new animals. Asked for references, job information, current pet information, veterinary contact, as well as things the adopter's view on declawing. Much to my surprise I received a call the very next day from the PWP shelter manager! I thought that the call may have been to clarify the application we had submitted but, it was not. The adoption on the beautiful kitten (that was meant to go home the day before) had fallen through. They wanted to know if we would like to come meet the little we had seen the day before. We quickly (and gleefully) went back to PWP to officially meet & pet this kitten. Cat carrier in tow, of course, just in case! If you adopt through PWP you get a wellness check up card for use at the vet where the animal has received their vaccines & spay/neuter. We took this offer so that we could get our new little friend checked out before we established him at our vet. This was great as he had a cold (that they were treating him for) and we were able to proceed to the next step in treatment, an antibiotic shot to help knock out the remainder of the kitty cold. The adoption contract at PWP is more heavily worded than others might be. There is a provision in it where if the contract is broken that PWP can seek money from the adopter who has broken the contract. It seems to me that this is included to bring home the gravity that is the responsibility of adopting a furkid. Oh, and I can verify that the folks at PWP do check references, which is great since they are working to place pets in well suited homes. P.S. Pets Without Parents is loud. With the pupsters looking for a new home in the adjacent room, any kitten/cat adopted from these guys will likely be a-okay with loud sounds and barking dogs. Train tracks also run right next door to the rescue. P.P.S. Our new kitten is fitting in purrfectly at home.

Great underestimated shelter. 100$ for kittens 50$ for adult cats. Amazing prices. Also we got the…read morelittle love of my life there. We got the best kitten anyone could ask for. Quick process, very professional. They really care about the animals and where they go. 10/10

I got both of my dogs from Columbus Humane, and we had a good experience. The staff are friendly…read moreand want to help you find your perfect pet. I've also seen horses and pigs on their roster. The shelter seems clean and it's relatively quiet for a kennel full of dogs. I can't speak to cat adoptions, but dogs come vetted, spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines, and with a certificate for a follow up visit at 1 of maybe 25 local vet clinics. If you take your pet to the vet within 7 days of adoption (which is recommended) and they have health issues that you aren't prepared to deal with, the shelter will take the pet back. Our male had some pre-arthritis symptoms that the shelter hadn't diagnosed, but we were fine assuming that risk. We ended up staying with the vet we selected and they have been a great fit for my sometimes crotchety dog. She has a very thick file and they take a lot of care to make sure she is comfortable and has a positive experience, so I really appreciated this service from the shelter. You're expected to bring in your existing pets to meet any new additions. This was helpful, but a 30 minute meet and greet is not really sufficient time to make sure your animals get along well long term, but I think they're working with what they have. I'm only pointing this out to guide in making a good decision, not as a harsh criticism of a community-based service. I do believe this is an open access shelter with euthanasia services. I don't have experience with this, but the shelter also offers emergency boarding services for people leaving a bad domestic situation. I think this is an amazing program and would support Columbus Humane for this alone, not considering that I found my perfect pet here.

You want 300 for a older dog is terrible,you want them adopted but you charge to much.300 is to…read moremuch for any dog,but you want them adopted.Lower your price

I took my dog to get neuter, they're friendly and kind. I paid $80 for everything. They even…read moremention how whining my dog was! Overall everything is good! Before we left one of staff told me how to take care of the dog and we got some med for him. My dog peeing all over the place and felt so bad for them, I'm so sorry! Recommend this place, nice people and they took care my dog well. Still on waiting process to see how my dog doing with his scar. But again, thank you so much!

We just adopted our wonderful rescue dog from CDC. The shelter is amazing and the staff is so…read morecaring and generous with all of the animals at the shelter. If you are looking to adopt a dog or a cat this is the place.

This is the BEST place to take your animals! The people here are loving & caring!…read more Thank you Becca,The Vet & vet assistant in making my BRODY & Myself comfortable in unfortunately putting him to REST y'all were so Amazing & the young lady at the front counter.

The staff there are always helpful and knowledgeable. They are very professional and make you feel…read morecomfortable that they are doing their best by your pet

Got my best dog ever there. I looked 4 days lots of pit bulls. On 4th day saw a blue eyed husky…read morebetween 2 pit bulls shaking. They brought him in the room to see me, he laid his head on my shoulder and cuddled me. After looking @ numerous pit bull mixes and them being aggressive towards me I said write that blue eyed boy up. She said he's on sale for $18 today, neutered, put in micro chip, and all shots, plus leash ,collar , & dog license. Veterinarian said he was a stray for over 6 months eating squirrels put this powder on his food and you will need to house break him. They said he's a runner he will never stay with you or lay by you. He slept between my legs 1st night on my bomber jacket leather sofa and is always close to me. Laid his head on my leg all day next day working from home! He did run away twice first 3 days when he broke his collar and next day his leash. He came running back to me when I laid down in the grass and said come her good boy! If I drop his leash now he just looks at me doesn't run any where. I live in Columbus not San Francisco. Very Happy I looked for 4 days to get this boy!

BEWARE! This place needs more volunteer support and money to be able to clean it and care for the…read morepoor animals who are sick when adopted.

Easy over the phone scheduling. I was able to get an appointment two weeks out for a kitten I got…read more On the day of the appointment drop off was between 7A and 8A. Easy enough and I was immediately greeted upon my arrival by the friendly staff. Was told my kitten would be done between four and five o'clock and they'd call when he was ready to be picked up. All day goes by and no phone call. Is the poor guy okay? Thoughts of him even dying crossed my mind! It was finally 5pm and I still hadn't heard anything so i called them. Tara? Nonchalantly stated, "Oh sorry, guess I forgot to call. All the animals are awake and ready to be picked up." I busted butt to get there before they closed at 6pm. The girl at the desk was extremely nice and explained my kittens aftercare to a 'T'. Yes the location isn't in the best part of town. Yes the building isn't the fanciest or most modern. If u want those things, go to a vet office but I guarantee you the price will be double or triple. The staff here is great and I'm confident their work is just as good as anywhere else for a lot less $$$. Would be a 5 star review if not for the "forgotten" phone call. I would not hesitate to take another pet there in the future if the need arises.

I have used this place when it was on Hamilton Road. I use them now that they are on Livingston…read moreAve. Yes its small and yes it can get busy. However my animals have always been treated well and I trust them. I don't complain about having to wait because it is worth it. Dr. Rose saved my baby Bradys life when he couldn't even walk. When she got thru with him he was walking and running. I would highly recommend this place ! would give them 5 Stars

This dog shelter is really really really bad... the customer service here was garbage and they…read moretreat you like a kid and were really rude, they would yell over me if I was talking, roll eyes if I asked to see a dog... they acted as if we were just looking and weren't allowed to adopt...

I can not agree with you. I went there and they had great service.They asked if i would like to see…read morea dog and were awesome.I ended up adopting my best friend!