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

Best spot to get a pet you should really go cats dogs bunny's birds go check it out. You might meet the right pet. read more

Columbus Humane - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

I will say it's not a bad place but the Columbus Humane gave me a VERY sick cat and when they were giving me her back story all they told me was that she had flees and that it was treated and I proceeded to adopt her, it wasn't until it was time for me to pick her up 3 days later that they told me that she tested positive Giardia and that she has a little bit of diarrhea. Boy was that a lie, we have had her for a week now trying to treat it and we've spent so much money already on vet bills that it's becoming overwhelming. I've tried calling them multiple times before the 14 days are up but they won't answer. I just want to exchange for a nonsick cat.... read more

The staff and volunteers at this shelter are amazing. They take such good care of the animals they get here. They do what they can for the animals that come through here and the amount of animals that are adopted out of this location is just an amazing feat. They work with these animals to get them to the adoptable stage and are just amazing. read more

I got both of my dogs from Columbus Humane, and we had a good experience. The staff are friendly and 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. read more

Both Columbus Humane and Franklin county dogs are equal in excellence. The only difference is that Columbus humane adoption fee is a bit more. We did end up adopting a dog called Beanie. We were not rushed during both appointments. The first appointment was just for my husband and I and we took our little house dog the second day to see how it would go . Our adoption counselor was honest and guided the meet up very well. She said , " well, I see no signs of them hating each other. ( and described what those would be). I don't think they will be best friends at first but after a while it should go ok, but keep the adoptee on a leash for a while." That turned out to be very true. Now things are ok and our little old dog follows around the new dog. The new dog does want to play so we are exploring options for that to happen that don't include our elderly small terrier. I would recommend Columbus Humane as an excellent place to adopt a pet. read more

Columbus Humane - One week after adoption. She's looking good. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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We stop in to Columbus Humane from time to time so I can visit all the wonderful animals that are in need of adoption. During COVID they were mostly by appointment only, so we had not been in to visit for a very long time. We swung by last weekend because I had seen this beautiful dog on their website and I just had to meet her. She was a pitbull named Venus. As we were walking through the front doors I was astonished at all the wonderful renovations that had taken place over the last couple of years. They made all the adoptees homes better. Upgrades galore! It was bright, welcoming, happy, everything you would want to help make it more enjoyable for the animals and for the perspective new families looking to adopt. Sadly, we are never there to adopt because my husband is very allergic to animal dander, but that does not keep me from stopping in to give an animal some love. As I was walking back to the dog area, I was greeted by a friendly volunteer. She was more than willing to get Venus and take us to a get to know each other play room. Venus and I played in there and of course, I fell in love with her. If you are looking for a kind, loving, but very playful dog to add to your family please give Venus a try. She loves to play tug of war, or keep away with her toys, but she also will tire and then give you hugs. Last time I looked at Columbus Humane's website, she was still available. If nothing else, stop by and see all the phenomenal upgrades Columbus Humane has done. It is such a better space now for all the animals waiting for adoption. read more

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Awesome place i love both of the pets i got from there my cat coco shes doing amazing and my dog George he is the best dog ever he is such a good boy read more

Columbus Humane - This is my cat from 4 years ago her name is coco she was a little runt when we got her - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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I adopted my cat from Columbus Humane and I can't thank them enough. Staff are always happy to answer questions and it's very clear they love their animals. It can get a bit crowded on weekends, but the space itself is quite nice. Even if you're not looking to adopt, I'd recommend stopping by to visit and love on all the pets! read more

The Columbus Humane Society staff is wonderfully warm, kind and helpful. We adopted 3 cats and found the facility clean, welcoming and very modern. Just loved the enclosures that the cats were in. They were spacious, had multiple shelves and had lots of windows so you could see the pet, and spend time with them. Really a wonderful place! Thanks to the Humane Society, we have 3 new loving kitties!! read more

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I rescued a young black male homeless kitty and contacted them. I sent them pictures that they requested of this young cat who had a small seeping skin wound, and they also asked for a video "to see how well he is handled." I told them he was very friendly and the video showed that he was extremely easy to handle and also loving and friendly. They refused to provide a response at all about accepting him even though I gave them the video and pictures they asked for. Not bothering to reply, they just never replied at all. Just complete lack of humanity and professionalism. Shame on you Columbus Humane Society, you will not be getting any donations from me! read more

This place is great. It's spacious, modern, clean, and have decent areas for the animals. I felt it was managed very well. We arrived on Saturday afternoon because my visiting mother-in-law is looking for a small dog to adopt. I was surprised the parking lot was pretty full. We signed in and were directed to the back where the dogs are kept. We walked past lots of cats, and some rabbits. There are several closed-in rooms with kennels, rather than a large room for each type of animal. They have separate rooms where individuals and families can bond with a selected dog. The volunteers were all very helpful. The dog my mother-in-law wanted was on hold and we learned that the family was indeed taking him home. We were told that the website is always current, so when an animal is adopted, it will be removed timely. It is possible to take home a pet the same day. I've been in Hilliard for 20 years, and this was my first visit here. I was glad we went and will certainly be open to adopting from this facility in the future. read more

Absolutely fantastic facility! Its visually appealing. I love how they display so much care for the animals by requiring that everyone washes their hands between animals. They are also so knowledgeable and genuinely want you to find the perfect animal for you. I adopted my cat from there and they sent me a followup email checking in how he is doing after being adopted and were able to answer any questions I had in detail! read more

Columbus Humane - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

After spending two weeks trying to adopt a cat from another shelter, I decided to visit Columbus Humane. This was, not to exaggerate, the best decision ever. They have a very large shelter and are very friendly and helpful. You sign in at the front desk and then can go look at the cats. They have three or four rooms full of cats. The first one was a room where the cats could roam around, and was mostly full of adult cats. The other three rooms had a combo of adult cats and kittens. They are in cages but can come out to play and be petted. They had kittens galore! Though the cat I saw posted on Petfinder had been adopted by the time I got there, I found another adorable 2 year old cat. The volunteer had a lot of helpful information about her. She had lost a tail, so she was helpful in discussing the cat's health information. After deciding to adopt Yeti, previously known as Vera, I completed a short one page application and was approved. You can either bring your own cat carrier or buy a box for $5. The adoption fee was $75. Yeti has now been doing great at my apartment. Thanks Columbus Humane for my wonderful cat! read more

Columbus Humane - Yeti, making herself right at home, after adoption - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

The second dog I owned (or who decided to own me) came from CAHS. I'd applied at a Corgi rescue in the state and received a phone call about an owner-surrendered PWC. He was brought there with his dog buddy but I had no information on why. I assume, from the size of my dog, the owner had fallen on hard times and could not take care of the two dogs anymore. The Corgi rescue group asked me to take a look at the dog and even if he wasn't a fit for me, to call them back and let them know my impressions of him. He proved to be very popular! Another family was walking him when we arrived. They decided not to take him home. We took him for a long walk outside and then sat with him and talked with him in one of the getting acquainted rooms. While some of the other dogs were stressed and barking, this Corgi was just listening to them and focused on the attention he was getting from the humans in the room. We decided to put him on hold and returned for him the next day. We then took classes in the training room on the second floor. It was very helpful overall and assisted with the bonding process with our dog. Another training facility used choke chains and I thought this was much more humane. The staff is small (less than 50) and CAHS relies on volunteers and donations to help keep things running 365 days a year. read more

On Sept. 17th, 2022. I adopted a cat (confirmed healthy) from Cols. Humane on Scioto Darby Rd. I took her for a routine vet check and over a 3-month period, she is NOT healthy! Lucy is dealing with a cataract in one eye, neuro issues and a cyst in her pancreas (ultrasound) that is being biopsied. I again was told she was healthy, which was a relief, because my last cat of 18 years had major medical issues. I have spent $2,500.00 on Lucy. I feel the animals in their care should be better cared for medically, if so, I would not have adopted her. Since I have, I will do what I can to make sure she has quality of life. The right thing to do. read more

I have never adopted a pet here but I always give to the Columbus Humane because when I was a kid, one of my favorite community service project to get hours was taking care of pets. Part of that was making sure they had the food, play time, etc. So I never deprive my own dog of all that. When I have too much of something or no longer in use it comes here. I give them a generous donation and in return, I get to see all the beautiful animals that stay here and need that "fur-ever home." I enjoy speaking with the staff each time I come in. I was actually in recently and they wanted to show me their new remodeled area they made. I was very impressed and if I ever need another pet I will look no further than here. They take great care of the animals here. read more

I adopted my two cats from here. The facility is clean and the staff were helpful. Adopt and save pets lives!

My sister's pet pig strayed away. His name is Albert. She notified them her pig was missing. Everyone searched. A report was taken in case they found it had report of a pig. Albert was scheduled for eye surgery this fall. They notified my sister he had been found and they have him. So excited she got his snacks to take with her to pick him up. They spoke again with my sister. THEY KILLED HIM! Said he wasn't Adoptable! He had a home. A loving home. He didn't need to be adopted. Never again will I ever donate, speak good or recommend this horrible place. They knew he had a home. read more

Very kind and compassionate people. Clean and friendly. Very welcoming with the staff incredibly excited about pets being adopted

It was my first time getting a bit and I really wanted a dog, so naturally I go to the shelter (Adopt not shop) and I was so amazed by the staff, super nice, super helpful, and they helped me get the perfect dog for me and made it so easy to do!!!! Love this place so much. 10/10 recommend coming here for all your pet adopting needs!!! read more

We went in looking to adopt a cat and had a great experience! The volunteer was so helpful and the process was so easy. They followed up with us via email a week or so later to check in. They recommend this, but be sure to take your new pet in to see a vet ASAP. They sent us home with ear drops to treat his ear mites, but he also had a pretty nasty yeast infection in his ears that had gone undiagnosed. read more

Columbus Humane - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

I have two cats that I have adopted from here and have had health problems with both due to the lack of care and attention given to them by the humane society. First cat I got a few years ago, they told me nothing was wrong with him, so I took him home. Within just a couple days he became very ill and worsened very quickly to the point where I thought he was going to die. Luckily he recovered after I took him to the vet (only 2 days after I got him), but come to find out after going through his file with the vet, he was on antibiotics while at the shelter and they gave him to me before the course was finished. They never gave me the rest of his treatment or even mentioned it to me. Fast forward to this year when I wanted to adopt another cat. I gave them the benefit of the doubt because other than that I had a good experience. Maybe it was just a small oversight..boy was I wrong. When I picked out the cat I wanted, they told me he had just has a benign skin mass removed but that there was nothing to worry about. Great! Except now his tumor has come back. Again, I searched through his medical history and googled all the terms in the report and guess what! He actually has cancer, and whats more, they had this report multiple days prior to his adoption. So not only did they completely ignore it and put him on the adoption floor, they blatantly lied to my face. I even called to get an explanation for this gross oversight and the only responses I got were "we thought it was benign" and "there's nothing we can do for you". The report clearly states (in medical terms) that it is cancer, so either they are trying to cover their ass or they are truly just that incompetent. When I took him to my vet after the tumor reappeared, I was told that its actually a pretty aggressive type and that he was not treated properly for it, which is why it has come back. Bottom line is stay far away from this place. There's plenty of small, no kill, local shelters in our area that deserve your business over this place that has zero regard for animals health and safety. Even if you do decide to still come here, ASK TO SEE THE ANIMALS COMPLETE MEDICAL HISTORY BEFORE YOU ADOPT. They don't give it to you until you're well into the adoption process or have already signed.Please learn from my mistakes. This place is truly disgusting, and shame on you Humane Society. Do better!! read more

They are terrible. My mom had reported a dog that was being abused. We had pictures and everything we could possibly get to help this poor puppy. They go out there and they say "we've investigated complaints and they are in compliance every time". It was heartbreaking that they wouldn't do anything for this dog that we've seen in terrible conditions living with terrible abuse. It made me absolutely sick over the worry of this dog, we had to offer money to these people to save this puppy. Then today I hear of a similar story from someone whose reported on dogs were being left out in bone cold conditions with no shelter and they again, did nothing and gave the same excuse. read more

Adopting a pet is an exciting, yet sometimes stressful experience. Capital Area (now Columbus Humane) makes the adoption experience an awesome one. Their hours are flexible for 9-5 working folks as they're open until 7 during the weekdays and 12-5 on the weekends. They have a strong volunteer army that knows their animals and always is ready to help you get cats and dogs out of their cages to snuggle or take dogs on walks. I adopted a new cat recently and the adoption process could not have been smoother. Adult cat fees are ONLY $10!! That includes all of the shots that they currently need, spay/neuter, microchip, flea prevention, etc. It truly is a great buy to get you started with your pet. They also partner with a bunch of area vets so that your first vet visit is on the house. It really takes some of the financial stress out of the adoption process so that you can focus on loving your new fur baby! The facility is clean and welcoming and every staff member and volunteer I encountered was pleasant and easy to talk to. read more

We recently adopted our dog from Columbus Humane and it was a great experience! We already had another dog at home and was asked to bring him in to do a dog-to-dog. The staff helped us introduce our dog to the new dog to make sure they get along. The adoption process was not rushed and was very thorough but it was also very easy. The staff was so helpful and provided us with a lot of information about the dog. The adoption fee was very fair and included a lot of benefits. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking to adopt. All the staff are super friendly and helpful. They seem to genuinely care about the animals and know a lot about them. read more

Columbus Humane - Our babies - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

I was devastated when my Bengal cat died of pneumonia before my eyes on 12/20/19 and big brother was looking online how to properly dispose of my beloved fur baby and came upon your website only to find a kitten looking exactly like my lost loved one. We went the next day and they took care of my deceased cat and I got my now forever kitten appropriately now named Deja Vu. So happy now just trying to get used to kitten activity. PetPeople came to the rescue! Thanks again! read more

my husband and I came here to donate dog food. We've never been to this location before. when we got there we had no idea where to donate the dog food. so we took it inside and ask where can we put the donations. there were two women one behind the counter and one standing to the front of the counter. the woman who was standing to the front of the counter was very rude and unpleasant. she said to us very rudely DONATIONS GOES IN THE BLUE BIN OUTSIDE BUT YOU CAN PUT DOWN RIGHT and pointed to the ground. We also asked if we can take a look at the cats. And very rudely ask for one of our names she goes WELL I NEED A NAME so I give her my name. As I'm telling her my name she goes again very rudely I CAN'T HEAR YOU WHAT IS YOUR NAME. Like some how we were beneath her .Very unprofessional nasty and rude person. wouldn't be going back there any time soon. read more

If you are trying to save a kittens life, this isnt an ideal place. Seems like they only cater to people BUYING pets. The service you receive when you are there to buy a pet is entirely different than when you are trying to drop-off a pet. I walked in to the main doors with a stray kitty in hand and was told by this cranky old lady that i was in the wrong place and that the "drop-off" to turn cats in was on the SIDE of the building. Okay... So i went to the side and had to wait awhile.. only to have some snoody girl on her phone that worked there and was leaving tell me I had to "book an appointment" to drop a cat off.. and I couldn't get that appointment for 2+ weeks! I had called before I came and no one had told me about booking an appointment. So i was pretty upset i made the trip out there and bought a carrier for this stray only to be told I can't bring her back for another few weeks. I told them i could NOT bring this kitten back home, she was FULL of fleas.. and i had just gotten my cat treated so i could not have a flea infestation in my home. So they told me I could pay $15 for a flea treatment and take her home with me and wait to bring her back in 2 weeks. Where i would have to pay another fee for them to take her. Sheesh! Well.. i expressed i could not bring this kitten back home with me.. The flea treatment does not work right away..and kill all the fleas and I wasn't taking that chance, plus my cat doesn't get along well with other cats.. I was trying to save this kittens life but these people were making it impossible! So once again.. i had to get pissy and just tell them i was going to let the cat out in front of their building.. (and that is what i should have done) Because I'm sure they wouldn't have just let it roam around there.. I'm sure someone would have picked it up.. Of course when i said this.. That is when another person came out from the back and told me they would take the kitten right now and i wouldn't have to wait for an appt. ONLY IF I paid a $25 fee.. i think it was $25.. anyways.. that told me right there, all they cared about was getting the money. I was reluctant bc i had already spent money on a carrier and gas getting to this place.. But i'm a sucker for a kitten face..and i wish i had the money to save them all. I live in Madison County and our Animal shelter doesn't accept cats at all.. So i basically had to LIE and tell this Humane Society in Hillard that this cat was found in Franklin County.. otherwise they told me they would NOT take the cat if it was from a different county. But i had no other choice.. there is nowhere else to take animals roaming the streets.. Kittens aren't smart enough to stay out of traffic :( Anyways.. if i find another kitten I will try taking it to the Hilliard Police Dept. and have them bring the kitten in.. Bc i know they won't give a cop attitude and tell them they have to wait 2+ weeks.. Also i know for a fact they do NOT charge Police Officers a fee when they bring stray kittens in because i have seen them bring kittens in without any problems or hesitation. So $50++ later... I saved a kittens life.. but it's not an easy thing to do the right thing.. I just hope that she will have a better life because of what i went through to get her in there.. The humane society was supposed to call me when they placed her in a home.. But i have yet to receive a call. I would say, the staff treats you as if you are burdening THEM by bringing animals in.. They obviously want to see animals LEAVING not COMING... so the attitude towards me is something i won't forget and I highly doubt i'd come back when i do want to make an animal purchase. read more

My best friend got one of his friends from here. He was even from out of state (he was visiting me here and accidentally fell in love), and they helped make it happen. These people care, and they are accommodating, and it shows in the animals as well as the experience upon entering. All I see when I look at and interact with the folks here are people who show, through volunteering their time, or, if compensated, go above and beyond what their paid station dictates, an unparalleled devotion to the cause of helping creatures who through fate or circumstance need our help. Animals that by their very nature are instruments of our desire for companionship, now left wanting. I donate when I can, and I patronize when able. I already have two rescues of my own. However, if this message can sway anyone on the fence about acquiring a deserving animal from CAHS, or at making some kind of tangible donation of time, resources, or currency - then it was a moment of my time well spent. Good luck to all prospective owners out there, and thank you to everyone who makes the institution a successful part of keeping deserving animals healthy and happy. But, most importantly, thank you for giving them a chance at achieving what mankind has engineered and engendered within them: the desire to be loved, and a place to claim their own as home. read more

Ever since the remodel something has just seemed off. I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to go into any one of the three cat rooms without being followed by a volunteer who then pressures you into playing with certain cats and makes commentary about everything you're doing; "Oh she didn't let you pick her up, she's so shy", "You want to play with him? He's very sweet", "Are there anymore cats you're interested in, I can get another out for you", "Don't put her away yet, she needs to socialize more"... Feels like a high pressure sales pet store rather than a humane society. Look, I get it, you want to get the cats adopted. But it's just really hard to make a personal one-on-one connection with one when you're standing behind me breathing down my neck and shoving other cats in my face. The whole experience just felt awkward, rushed and I left without even remembering one cat's name because I couldn't get enough uninterrupted alone time with any of them. read more

We had a WONDERFUL experience with CAHS! They are so helpful and patient with the adopting process and I was so impressed how much they care for their pets. We visited a total of 5 shelters in the area and we were by far the most impressed with their service! read more

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We just passed the one-year adoption anniversary with our dog, so I wanted to write a glowing review of CAHS and the excellent experience we had with them. Firstly, I think that their website is excellent. It provides a lot of information and is updated often. The facility is also spacious, light-filled and seems like a place where animals would be comfortable. They have several small rooms where you can interact with your potential pet one-on-one. We adopted an abandoned pitbull through CAHS last September. They were cautious about adopting her out so soon after the Michael Vick dogfighting scandal hit the news. We met with Rosa twice and they agreed to let us have a one month trial adoption free of charge. Before we were permitted to bring her home, they sent people to the house to make sure we weren't running a dog fighting ring - first the owner of the kennel where Rosa was staying, then a CAHS volunteer and a police officer came by the house. After about six weeks, Rosa's foster mom came by the house to see how she was adjusting and to give her final approval for the adoption. For the trial month, we were allowed free medical care at the animal hospital - the same as if she were being fostered or held in the shelter. Luckily we only had to utilize this once for a minor issue, but they treated us the same as a paying customer. I think the value here is great - Rosa cost $65, and she was already spayed and microchipped. Additionally, adoption of a pit bull means you get free enrollment for the Bully Breed obedience classes. (The downside of this is that it was staffed by the kennel owner and volunteers that Rosa knew, plus her foster mom. Rosa thought it was playtime and was never able to focus on the classes.) Capital Area Humane Society was definitely worth the trip and the money. If you're looking for a cat or dog, or even something smaller like a rabbit or gerbil, check our their website and see if you can't find someone you love. read more

This is a tight ship! I was so impressed with the high level of care and competence of the staff that I will never go anywhere else. read more

Columbus Humane - My new friend, Harry. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Clean facility. They don't have many dogs and no puppies. A lot of pit bull and buckeye pit bull breeds.

We rescued our dog Maggie from another rescue when she was 7 and at 14 she recently passed. It was really hard on us but we made an appointment just to start looking at dogs. The facility is nice and clean and the staff is really friendly. We saw an 8 month old puppy but she had been spayed and couldn't interact. We easily made an appointment for the next day and got to interact with Piper (renamed). She was a very new rescue but the staff was already knowledgeable about where she came from and how she was doing in the shelter, as well as any behaviors we may need to be aware of and patient with. The paperwork was very easy and thorough and our new family member is thriving with us. A huge part of this is that the staff explained what we might expect as far as any issues and that helped us so much. We knew she was in no way house trained and would need extra care for socialization. We were able to take the information and decide if our house was the best for Piper. Would recommend to anyone wanting to start the journey of looking for their new fur member. read more

Their animal cruelty department is an absolute joke. On multiple occasions have witnessed our neighbors attacking a feral cat and her litter of newborn kittens with a broom, balls thrown at them, other objects thrown at them and finally spraying them with a 1/2 gallon of Round-Up weed killer. Filled out the online animal cruelty complaint form and made multiple complaint calls to the Columbus Humane Society cruelty hotline. We have photographs of these events as they happened. Think we can get them to either come out and investigate or do anything to save the cat or her kittens? No. They are too busy sitting in their air conditioned shelter to drive out and do anything. Do not donate to this pathetic organization. Do not believe in their advertising that they investigate animal cruelty (maybe when they feel like it or it is convenient). What they actually do is collect the public donations to make it look like they are doing good work when they actually fall far short of doing good work or right by animals. read more

These people took back a kitten I was fostering. I was told to administer medication and after doing so found out that I was given wrong information. The poor kitten had to be rushed to the vet to get his stomach pumped. They've refused me as a foster ever since, even though I was following orders. To be frank, the end result was a very badly injured kitten with chemical burns. I should never have been allowed to treat him at home for round worm. This is their fault and the fact that no one told me it was dangerous. I still have nightmares about that horrible day. At least the kitten is ok. They wouldn't even return our phones when we would call to see if he was ok. Horrible people. I don't suggest this place to anyone. They're just not very fair or pleasant to work with. read more

I am incredibly disappointed. We've called you twice about two abused dogs. They are beaten left outside in all weather -- hot, cold, thunderstorms, whatever -- without any shelter, not even a porch roof. You tell us you've checked on them and they are fine. Today the big dog was beaten repeatedly with a leather belt. You tell us our stories are "hearsay" and you can't do anything without "proof". This threatening man just MAY not like it if I stand on the privacy fence and take a video, ya know! The Franklin County Dog Shelter does not listen to abuse cases. They send them all to you. And YOU are worried about the rights of the people .... poor dogs! Your 501(c)3 should be investigated! I'd give you 0 stars but Yelp doesn't allow it. read more

I've visited this place multiple times trying to find the perfect little friend. I was always greeted and treated kindly. I found the perfect girl last time I was in and they made the process to adopt quick! I'm so thankful for all their help to bring my little Sophie home. read more