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

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

The place was nice and obviously smelled like a giant cat room, which is to be expected. We went to…read moreadopt a cat from a pet store that they sent out there etc. I understand they need to make sure everything is trustworthy with us but the amount of steps it takes to get a cat is a little too much and could go somewhere else for adoption and get it much quicker with same process. We waited 3 days for response back. Which once again it's not that bad. Buttttt then we get approved to adopt the cat. Every other adoption place I go through lets me take the cat home from the pet store and I sign some papers and pay and leave. Now we have to meet up with someone to finalize it from this company. Just too many steps. Almost week and a half just to get a cat.

Years ago I had to travel for work and wanted to get a neighborhood feral cat fixed. The manager…read moreloaned me a complimentary trap to catch the cat and picked him up from my house the next day. She returned the cat to the area promptly. That cat turned out to be a wonderful pet. He loves to be held and follows me everywhere. Colony Cats was there for me when I needed assistance and I've very grateful.

Love this shelter. we got one of our first dogs here and have been back a couple times ever since!…read more this time there was a man in the cat part of the shelter that wasn't very friendly and just made us feel like we weren't really welcomed in there. my friend didn't know the rules and was having a cat sniff her hand and he very rudely told her not to do that and to ask the staff before touching them. which the reasoning was understandable, but the tone. a lot of people don't know which it's the workers job to remind them, not be rude about it. i love this place forever. my fur baby is from here. this one man will not change my opinion. They are one of the cleanest shelter around. all dogs and cats look very happy and healthy.

We adopted from them about 7 years ago, and just recently had to put down our beautiful Ripley…read more She had terminal cancer. We are going tomorrow to look at the dogs they have, and to find a fur baby to take her place. Loving and kind organization

I came in to Cozy Cat Cottage on a saturday a few weeks ago, with the intention of adopting a…read morekitty. I brought my letter of intent to adopt from my landlord, and my cat carrier *just in case* I went into the big room of all the loving furballs and met everyone to see their personalities and how they play, and there was a staff member explaining how their facility works and who they partner with and went out of their way to introduce a cat to me and explain their story (which was super neat, btw!!) and 30 minutes later I walked out of there with my new furbaby, after the *easiest* adoption process ever, as long as you are an honest and caring animal owner and know that animals are a lifetime pet (their lifetime and yours!) you will love this place. Highly recommend even if you just want to go meet some cats.

I have been going there since they opened 25? years ago. cats are taken well care. Cages are always…read moreclean. cats are very happy. litter boxes are cleaned at least twice a day if not more. workers and volunteers are so very friendly. People feel very welcomed there. Cats are allowed to roam around on the floor and sit by window and look out. They only take stray cats. Wonderful place.

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

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.

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.

Columbus Dog Connection is not a physical shelter, but rather a no-kill rescue organization that…read moresaves dogs from abandonment or abuse by placing them in foster homes until they are found permanent homes. They also take dogs scheduled for euthanasia away from over-populated humane societies and animal control shelters. The CDC website serves as a hub or network of humane organizations and adoption agencies. It represents loads of rescues and services throughout Ohio and links into lists of pets up for adoption, including those fostered specifically by CDC volunteers. It also provides links to adoptions events, reference phone numbers, and legisislative information. Local businesses and fundraisers help keep this fabulous non-profit organization afloat. Mingle with the Mutts is a popular 'mixer' for people and dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter (1731 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus 43207) on the first and third Sundays of the month. They take the Mingle outdoors to various parks and other venues during the summer months. It's a great way to see how the dogs interact and also help keep the shelter dogs socialized. The address listed above is the location to which you can send donations. It is not a physical shelter. If you have any questions, email the head honcho- Kellie Difrischia- KDifrischia@yahoo.com. She's a super sweet person with a huge heart for our canine friends.

Everyone there is absolutely amazing! They are so helpful and nice, not to mention the care of the…read moreanimals!

We adopted Alice from the Madison County Humane Society this summer and are very happy with the…read moretreatment we received from the staff. They made every effort to place Alice in our home and she has worked out wonderfully with our other dog (Ethel). This humane society is located just outside of Columbus, Ohio across the Madison County Line; literally in a corn field. When we were there we noticed the dogs all had food and water and the pens were clean. We have visited other shelters and can not say the same but this place really cares about the animals and the conditions in which they live. If you live in the Columbus area I would highly recommend a trip to Madison County.

I strongly do not recommend using this shelter. I fostered a dog named "Courage", we called him…read moreCharlie for three days and officially adopted him on the fourth day. I was given paperwork stating that Charlie was safe to be around children. Based on what ultimately occurred, I believe that paperwork was inadequate and misleading. At the time of adoption, Charlie was sent home on four Trazodone pills per day. I was told by the shelter's veterinarian Zac, that this medication was for depression and anxiety, and that it was okay to wean him off of the medication. When I followed that guidance and began tapering the medication, Charlie's behavior changed dramatically. He exhibited clear behavioral issues, became aggressive, and ultimately bit my daughter. Based on how quickly his behavior escalated once the medication was reduced, I believe the Trazodone may have been used to mask underlying aggression rather than disclose a serious behavioral risk to a household with a child. The police were called immediately. When officers contacted Franklin County Animal Control, the response was deeply concerning. The agency argued with the responding police officer and initially refused to send anyone out, even after being informed that a dog had bitten a child. Only after a supervisor was requested and the officer insisted that the dog be picked up immediately did they take action. This situation was mishandled at every level--behavioral disclosure, medication guidance, paperwork accuracy, and emergency response. Families rely on shelters to be honest and transparent so they can make informed decisions that protect their children and homes. That did not happen here. Charlie was euthanized. Based on this experience, I strongly do not recommend using this shelter.

i cry every time that I walk in the place, I just want to take them all. i've had to put down 6…read moredogs within the past year and it kills me to see these animals without a loving home.