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

I strongly do not recommend using this shelter. I fostered a dog named "Courage", we called him Charlie 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. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

They helped me find the right dog. I am 77. Great customer service. Mikie is a 15 pound white poodle mix. Looks like a baby polar bear. Friendly to ever one he meets. Always appears to be laughing and is always ready for fun. He is 3 yo. After meeting five lovely small dogs Mikie walked in, looked at me then laid his head on my knee. We are working on house training and he is doing bettter daily. He really got me up and out of my chair. No more sleeping in or wondering what I'm going to do with myself that day. He is just the little guy I needed. read more

Why make it so difficult to adopt a dog? The phone queue is painfully slow and forces you to keep starting over. Plus, no option to dial directly to the front desk. It's unnecessarily frustrating. Why have such limited hours? Currently, on Wednesday and Friday, they're only open 3-7 but not for adoptions. The other weekdays are 11-7pm and 9-5 on weekends. Is there anyone there when the shelter is closed to the public to check on the dogs? The 4 of July, for example, comes to mind. Why have 4 different areas on your website to find dogs? The urgent dogs are under the Rescue tab towards the bottom of the home page. Then there's the Foster page, the Adoptables, and the link to PetFBI. And about their website, it boasts of a Live Release Rate of 92% in 2019, under Latest News. LOL! The current reports show a bleaker picture. Why hasn't anyone cleaned the HVAC vents in the ceiling? Every time I've been there, they're coated in dust. And maybe have more paper towels for the cleaning crew to dry the kennels after hosing them down? Before they put the blankets back. And why is this place under the control of the Franklin County Commissioners? Why not hand over control to a local Humane Society? I bet the Commissioners would be relieved to be rid of it! Really, really disappointed with this facility. It's such a throwback to the old Dog Pounds we all grew up with. It doesn't fit at all with the modern, forward-thinking image of the Franklin County Commissioners. read more

Doing great things for dogs who need a good .home. Bring people together with a dog that needs a home

We did not adopt a dog this time but... I must say, this is a top notch shelter . They really have their system down . You make an online appointment. When you arrive , they ask if there's a specific dog you'd like to meet or just wander around. We chose to wander but we did have a few candidates after studying the website beforehand. The staff was so helpful. We met with a dog and our adoption counselor , Grant, was kind and patient. Our candidate was so shy he didn't even want to come in the room so Grant put the little fellow in a different room and we entered it. Then Grant helped us introduce our senior dog with the candidate then left us alone . The dog was perfect but just too young and happy for our old dog . Thanks for all you do. We'll try again , read more

Soooo my friend told me about their pantry day so I decided to come and check it out! If your in need of food for your dogs they can lend a helping hand! Every MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY from 11am-7pm u can come and grab 2 that's right 2 bags of dog food for your babies. They only let u used one dog on your account. So one dog gets u two bags of food ONCE A MONTH (EVERY 30 days). I think that is just so cool they offer this! My dogs go trough 40 lb bag in 17 days so this comes in handy when money is tight! Thank you!! Will definitely use then when needed and will spread the word! THEY ONLY HAVE REGULAR ADULT DOG FOOD AND NOTHING FOR LARGE BREED SO BE CAREFUL FEEDING IF U HAVE EXTRA LARGE DOGS LIKE ME! read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Diamond 2yrs old (pink collar), savvy 1yrs old, crystal 1 yrs old cat and silver 3yrs old (pink collar) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My wife adopted a border Collie at the end of January 2024. They said she was good with Cats she wasn't she was 2 years old the Shelter did no behavior check on her, she had a food protection problem she bit me twice and I had a dog trainer that was attacked once . they refused to take her back originally so I was going to send to a border Collie rescue organiztion in Indiana they where Full and could not take the gentleman said to call Shelter back I did call for director 3 days no call back finally they took her after a lot of hassle VERY POORLY RUN SHELTER THINKI TWICE BEFORE ADOPTING FROM FRANKLIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PS i CALLED THE FRANKLIN COMMISSIONERS ALSO WITH NO RETURNED CALL I GOT ON LINE AFTER ALL THIS AND THERE WAS A PETITION TO FIRE THE DIRCTOR WITH OVER 6400 SIGNATURES AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISIONERS DID NOTHING Gary F read more

I adopted my dog last week from here! They are only allowing visitors with appointments which are easy to set up and manage online. Luckily I was able to get in early on a Saturday morning. The facility is pretty large. There's a lot of dogs that don't seem to be posted on their site so I'd recommend still going in if you are serious about adopting. They let you spend a decent amount of time with the dog before you adopt. I was outside walking him for nearly a hour before I decided to come back in. There's quite a bit of paperwork but once you fill everything out they get the dog ready and you're good to go! All of the volunteers seems pretty busy but they're mostly pleasant. So glad I found my pup here. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - My adopted pup! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I been to this shelter 3 fucking times and each fucking time I go there it's closed. I go out my way to call and look up the hours and each time it's open but when I walk to this fuck ass place it's closed. Like damn have some fucking consideration and fix y'all's damn website. Shit so irritating make me not even wanna adopt a dog from a place that lacks such fucking organization and communication. 40 minute drive just to come here and find out it's closed. I'd rather drive to Chillicothe to adopt a dog then come to this fuck ass place. read more

First time here on Saturday morning - my in-laws were in town from Illinois and have been seeking a small dog to adopt. We got here at 9 when they opened, signed in, and were told which areas had some small dogs (who get snapped up quickly). We spend some time looking at all the dogs, the majority of which are (sadly) pit bulls. I really hate that so many have been abandoned or relinquished, but at least they are being cared for an a fairly new and clean facility. The staff and volunteers were all friendly. We saw several volunteers walking the dogs, one at a time, in the grassy area out back. There were trees for shade as well. Some of the dogs have their own private rooms, and others are in their own kennels that are lined up in the larger rooms. Yes, there are dogs smells, but I believe the staff do their best to keep them clean, and switch out the blankets to wash regularly. If you wish to spend one on one time with a dog, you go back up front and let the desk clerks know. Then you wait for them to call your name and be led back to a private room. They bring the dog to you. The volunteer gives you the known information on the dog, and you may take them for a walk out back if you wish. Someone will come and take the dog when you are done, and you can then let the front clerk know if you wish to adopt. From there, you complete an application and pay the fee. There is a gift shop up front, where they have lots of donated pet items they sell to help fund the facility. My mother-in-law adopted a terrier mix who was a great find. I saw later that 29 dogs were adopted this past weekend - yay. read more

We came to the shelter looking to adopt a dog. The staff was friendly and helpful. Everyone we spoke to seemed to know each dog we asked about. It seemed like the shelter really knows and cares about their dogs, as well as informing potential families with candor. After discussing what we were looking for and expressing interest in a few dogs, the staff member suggested a dog seemingly similar to what we were seeking. We ended up adopting her, and she's been even more wonderful than we expected. The adoption process was easy (about 15 minutes), the recommendation was the perfect dog for us, and we are so grateful for the newest member of our family. read more

Got my best dog ever there. I looked 4 days lots of pit bulls. On 4th day saw a blue eyed husky between 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! read more

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They made it so easy pick out & take home the same day! Our boy is a handful but he's still just a baby

We love everything this shelter does for their community and for their dogs. They offer adoption, foster-to-adopt, sleepovers, community walks, dog adventures and more. Happy to support the FCDS. read more

Attached is my review of this shelter that I posted to Google. Have not had a positive experience with them as my newly adopted dog, not even 24 hours after adopting her from here, was diagnosed with Parvo, and the shelter won't do anything to help us out. Poor management. All they care about is their adoptions to give them quick and easy money, not about the actual dogs. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - My google review! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We have adopted four dogs from this dog shelter. Two at their previous location in south east Columbus and two at this location off Morse Rd on Tamarack. Its easy to find. A very nice facility, very clean and everyone is very helpful. The animals seem well cared for. You can walk through and look at all the dogs or if you have a special dog you want to see you tell them the name or cage number. You then go back and visit with the animal. We have always been pleased with our choice of pet. They are healthy, neutered and microchipped. And need adopted. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Dog Shelter - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Everyone I ran into there seemed competent, kind, and helpful. They seem to do an amazing job in what can be quite chaotic circumstances.

I met my best friend here! Please consider adopting! ALL TYPES OF DOGS - The shelter gets dogs from all walks of life - purebred poodles to mutts, puppies to adults. Some were picked up as run aways and others were dropped off by owners who can't care for them anymore. Check the web site... you can narrow your dog search down by weight, sex, breed, etc. Once a dog is deemed adoptable, it will remain on the adoption floor until its adopted. Some dogs don't make it to the adoption floor due to their temperament. APPLICATIONS - Fill out an application before you start browsing at the shelter. It will save time because you can't visit with a dog without filling one out. Luckily, they save the app for about 3 months so you don't have to keep filling one out every time you come. Also, everyone in your family needs to be present to take the dog home. Everyone in your family includes another dog... They don't want surprise returns. DON'T JUDGE THEM IN THE CAGE - They don't know how to act... I met a rottweiler who was barking constantly and could jump face high. I took her outside, and all she wanted to do was lay in the sun and get her belly rubbed. They don't know what's going on. Some are scared, some are hyper from being cooped up for so long, and some seem distant. They just need a loving home to coax the best out of them. FACILITY - They're currently in an older building off Alum Creek Drive, but they're building a new place that sounds fabulous for the dogs and staff. The place is clean (for a shelter), and they have indoor and outdoor areas to get to know you dog. Lines can be long, especially if you go during the Mingle With The Mutts event (evey other Sunday.) VOLUNTEER - Lou is the volunteer coordinator. You need to take an intro class (less than 2 hours) to learn the ropes before you're allowed to volunteer. The most popular activity would be to walk the dogs outside. You can also bathe them. If you take an additional class, you can become an adoption counselor. The shelter also has several events every month that they're invited to attend - dogs need driven to the location and then you act as a representative from the shelter. DONATIONS - This is a dog only shelter, so no cat stuff. Think broader than dog food... blankets, sheets, towels, shampoo, bleach, brushes, etc. FOSTERING - The shelter is always in need of foster families. Once your home is approved, you can foster dogs! I think that's it :) Please consider getting your next dog here instead of a puppy mill supporter. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Perfectly pathetic. These dogs need loving homes - please consider the shelter! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Some of the volunteers are RUDE. Not sure what her name was but she yelled at me while walking a dog because she wasn't paying attention and our dogs sniffed each other. We ended up adopting our boy and he's such a GEM! They really should consider customer service training or at least some manners to some of these volunteers. The place was clean when I went. The front desk employees were so helpful and sweet. I've adopted with them before (before my current dog) and I'm sure it won't be the last! read more

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Please, please, please - if you want a new addition to your family, consider getting him or her from the Franklin County Animal Shelter, or one of the other shelters in the area. These animals need good homes. We adopted our Pekingese, Koba, a year and a half ago from Franklin County. He had been there forever because nobody was adopting him, he had matted fur and was very, very quiet. He is 7 years old, purebred (which doesn't matter to me, but does to a lot of people), and was already housebroken when we got him. He is the best thing that ever happened to my husband and I. I can't imagine anybody not wanting him. Everybody comments on how sweet he is. He is my baby! I know that if you look, there will be the perfect dog there for you to take home and love - an animal who truly needs a home. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Koba - adopted from FCDS in May 2009. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The shelter is in need. They need money, volunteers and adoption families. They are overcrowded and have to put dogs down that don't get adopted in a certain amount of time. That breaks my heart. I adopted my dog 14 months ago. He had a previous home, but they must have ignored the fact that puppies grow up and get big. Especially labs. They brought him to the shelter because they couldn't handle him anymore. My dog is a good, well behaved animal and was lucky to spend most of his time in foster care. After a few walk-through's at the shelter and online searches, I found a few foster dogs that I wanted to meet. My current dog and one other visited my house one night, walked around, and smelled the surroundings. After the interactions, I found my dog. I was able to keep him that night for a trial run. He was going to stay with me for a few days to see if we liked each other. We did, and I went back to the shelter to pay the adoption fee and sign papers. I see postings for adoptable dogs all the time now and consider getting my pup a brother or sister, but in my case, it would not be a good choice. Perhaps in a few years. When that time comes, I will definitely go through the shelter. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Courtesy of http://www.franklincountyohio.gov - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Pretty much ALL pit bull dogs here. No puppies less than a year old. Clean facility. A shame to see how many pit bull breeds need homes. Nice walking area out back to meet/play with dogs you may have interest in. read more

About 2 months ago I finally broke down and told my wife that we could get a dog. We always rescue so we stopped here after a day on the town and looked at the dogs. The first thing that I noticed was that the cages were actually small rooms with space to move. That was huge to me. Every cage has a sign that tells you if they are good with cats, dogs, kids, or any other important info. We found a few that we really wanted to meet and 2 of them had issues that we could not handle in our 3 cat household so we saw a few others on our list. We fell in love with our girl but they were closing so told us that we could come back the next day to fill out her paperwork. We came back the next day and they made the whole adoption process easy. If you are looking for a new dog then this is the place to go. Adopt don't shop. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We had a stray pit bull sitting on our porch this a.m. When we tried to check his collar for ID, he growled so we left him alone. Since he was preventing us from leaving our home, we called the Franklin County Dog Shelter (Animal Control). They had a van come out within half an hour of our call. The Animal Control officer, Tony, was very professional and approached the dog in a way that he could easily get a leash around his neck and walk him away. We were relieved and impressed with this service provided by the Franklin County Dog Shelter. read more

I drove 2 hours to Franklin County Dog Shelter to adopt a Rottweiler. I was shocked at how clean the shelter is. There were no foul smells like most sheIters. I was told the Rottweiler Lilly probably would not get along with my German Shepherd because she would not get along with anyone else's dogs. Rottweiler Lilly met my dog and it was wonderful. They got along so well. The staff is wonderful. Rottweilers make their own decisions. I Thank everyone who helped me out. Lilly is still doing wonderful with my German Shepherd. Thank you. I had a great experience at the shelter. I was the first one there to see the Rottweiler. Others came in after me. I was in a booth to look at the dog and she was perfect. I left the booth to go to my car and get my cell phone so I could FaceTime my daughter to see the dog. When I went back to the booth the guy Grant let someone else take the dog outside to see if they wanted her. I was upset and told the staff I'm not leaving without her I only went to get my phone. However, it did not work out with the other people's dog and the Rottweiler Lilly so I got her back ready to meet My German Shepherd and it all worked out so perfect. The Rottweiler was satisfied with my GSD. Both dogs are females and they got along great. Thank Goodness she liked my dog after refusing so many others. We're home and Lilly has been renamed Nia and she recognizes and responds to her new name. She is also housebroken and doing great. Nia is Has happy Home and she is happy to have a loving family that spoils her. The staff was nice and corrected the mistake of letting someone else see my Rottweiler. read more

The new shelter facility off Tamarack is nothing less than 5 stars. Now that they have so much room (enough for more than 200 dogs) they no longer euthanize dogs on the adoption floor. :) This shelter has so much to offer. Don't be fooled by the nice digs. They still need volunteers and donations. I found the shelter after I went wild at Walgreens buying $1.99 fleece blankets for the pups at the shelter. They need soft stuff too! I recently started volunteering for friends of the shelter (the group that saves the sick and injured dogs by paying their extra medical care) in the shelter's retail shop. Everything in the store is donated (they have lots of new and used stuff) and it's ALL priced below retail. 100% goes the help the sick dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. They're open on weekends. Every other Saturday is mingle with the mutts where you can meet adoptable dogs from many different rescues. They have a community room for meetings, a community pet food pantry (for those who need help with pet food costs), and a pet surrender facility. IF your dog is found and it's microchipped, the shelter will contact you that they have your dog. How nice is that!? Anyway, it's a great facility and they really care about the dogs. They have lots of outside areas for the dogs to play and you can come in as much as you want to see the dogs. If you're interested in adopting, fill out an application before you go so if you find a dog you like, you can see him/her right away. Otherwise, they'll make you fill one out before you get one on one time with the dog. They will allow you to put a 24 hold on a dog if you need time to think. Dogs under 5 years are $117, dogs over 5 are $67. Believe me, for what you get (a forever friend) it's well worth it. Before you go to a pet store or breeder, check the shelter! They have pure breds too! So you know, the description they gave us oof our dog when we got him was really nothing like he actually is. haha read more

So the website recommends filling the paperwork out ahead of time and we couldn't make that happen. On top of that we went on a Saturday and the place was packed. I was a little nervous, but I didn't need to be. We asked to meet two boxer mixes. We got to hang out and walk both dogs. I felt a little bit like the worker was steering us toward a particular dog but that dog ended up being a great match so it was all for the best. The worker answered all of our questions about the dog so we know the steps we need to take to make her the best pet she can be. The process was super easy. We put the dog on hold, went and bought supplies and picked her up the next day. It was a great experience. read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Chloe adopted on 8-24-2014 - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

After my divorce I decided to get a dog (my ex-wife is allergic). I took my two kids there and we walked through the kennel. We found this cute little lab mix. Ben and Lizzie (my kids) fell in love. We named her tipper because of the white tips on her feet. As with any puppy, she chewed up a $300 leather jacket, my carpet, and various socks and underwear within the first few months. But we lover her. I remember when we asked to adopt her the lady who worked the counter (who reminded me of the old lady from 'Beetlejuice") told us she was on hold for another person. But after some consideration and seeing the disappointment on my kid's faces, she removed the hold and we took her home. read more

The Franklin County Shelter is a bit disorganized, so adjust your expectations and gather a moment of zen before going there. Please don't let some bad reviews discourage you from going there, or the very mistaken notion that there is something wrong with dogs unfortunate enough to find themselves at the pound. I got both of my dogs at Franklin County. The building is much nicer than their old one on Alum Creek and has a larger capacity I hear. When the numbers get high, they have a sale (but please don't wait for a sale.) Here is what you need to know: --You have to fill out an adoption application and be approved BEFORE you can look at dogs. They keep your application on file for three months. --You may get conflicting information depending on who you ask, volunteers in particular are well-meaning but may not give you the right info. A volunteer took my application originally, and said someone would be in touch. I thought this sounded wildly proactive for a most likely understaffed government agency, so I called the next day and they were like, "Uh....we don't do that." --They ask you to bring your dogs (and all family members) to meet the new dog, BUT they told me I couldn't bring my dog in the lobby (there is a very confusing sign on the adoption door that says "Please do not bring the dog in the lobby.") This was really awkward since I was alone and it was the middle of June. I went in and immediately told them my dog was in the car, and they gave me the ok to bring him in. I'm sure there is reasoning behind this, but this is unnecessarily convoluted and really--animal control is telling me to leave my dog in the car? While I was there, they had to page another couple who had left their dog in the car and were blithely shopping the cages for a second one, so clearly there are people who will take this far too literally. It saddens me that some people on here got treated rudely. Everyone I spoke to on the phone and in person was lovely, and they were so glad when I took my second dog home (she's a shy, older dog who had been there almost two months.) This place saves dogs and allows them a second chance, so for that alone they deserve no less than four stars. Also check out the Friends of the Shelter store in the lobby while you are there. All proceeds go to provide healthcare for sick and injured dogs who come in. They also accept donations of dog food to give to people who are having financial difficulties. XO-thank you Franklin County Dogs!! read more

I don't know how I can give this shelter anything but five stars, since my wife and I found our first "baby" here. The shelter takes its dogs out to public events to woo potential adopters, and it was at Grandview's Lazy Daze festival where we found Millie, our first Welsh corgi. We weren't really looking for a dog at that time, but we fell in love with her immediately. Unfortunately, the dogs weren't adoptable on the spot, but we begged them to put a hold on her until the next morning, when we could pick her up. That's exactly what we did, and when we got there, she was ready to go as promised, with all her shots, a collar, a leash and a cute bandanna. I still remember, when we asked the clerk if corgis are OK with cats, she glared at us and screeched, "NOT RECOMMENDED!" And she was right, Millie and our cat don't exactly get along. But despite the surly clerk, I would urge anyone looking for a dog to skip the pet stores and breeders and check the shelter first. You may just find the love of your life. read more

I adopted our Collie mix from this shelter 13 years ago, which was the old location on Alum Creek, he's 14 now. Sadly he was adopted out once already before we saved him. He was brought back because he has a severe overbite and their vet told them he would have a lot of dental problems and they didn't want the expense so they returned him. As it turned out, no dental problems, even at 14. But he is very high strung, still. We adopted him so we were stuck with him, that's how it should work. Too many people have "human" expectations of a dog and when they don't meet those expectations they toss em. Since then, i cannot figure out why this shelter is so over run by Pit Bulls. Is it because this is one of few that accepts them? I support that, but I do not want a pit bull. I will go to a different shelter to find our next "furry" friend. read more

Went on Mingle with the Mutts day, and wandered the inside of the place too. Staff were friendly and helpful, the animals look to be taken care of well, and the place is large and clean. So many good dogs (and a few cats) looking for homes. read more

I volunteered here for the first time today - and it was fantastic. I don't have enough time to take care of my own dog, but love them way too much to give them up completely! Perfect compromise? Go walk the dogs at the shelter. They really care about the dogs here - you can tell. All shapes and sizes, from a little tiny yorkie mix to the gigantic great dane to the little funny looking mutt (That tried to escape as soon as he saw a window.) that I saw today all seemed healthy and happy. I got my doggie time in today with lots of friendly loving dogs - I hope to be back many many many times! BTW, they have recently moved to new digs right off of Morse Rd - the new facility is quite impressive (solar panels!) and very nice. read more

I stopped into this location yesterday while I was in the area and I have to say, it really broke my heart. The entire facility reeked of urine and when I went to look at the pups almost all of them were covered in their own feces or simply surrounded by it in their cages. Some of the dogs who appeared to have just had surgery had cones on that they chewed threw and most of the staff was not too friendly and didn't seem too worried about the conditions of the dogs. I strongly believe in adopting instead of shopping but I also think it's inhumane to let these poor dogs live in such disgusting conditions while they wait to be adopted. I hope the current staff or future staff care a little bit more about the dogs in the facility instead of treating them like an inconvenience. read more

I found my Coco here :-) The facilities are sad so many dogs logged up but I'm so glad they had such a choice. I definitely recommend rescuing a dog from this caring clean facility read more

i recommend adopting from here. They have all sorts of dogs. I found Reggie here and I'm so happy to have went on a rainy day. The staff was helpful and the place is clean. Thumbs UP!!!! read more

Franklin County Dog Shelter - Such a happy Puppy!!! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

They are an ok place, but I've run across a few issues that I am concerned with. One, I saw several volunteer's being abusive towards the dogs, as well as behave aggressively towards them. They allow the dogs to sit and sleep in their own bodily waste. They don't treat animals with medications when they are sick. They very rarely if ever walk them. Two, They are a kill shelter. I understand that many people dump animals and there is only so much room, but go to a bigger building. People would donate to help them move to a bigger building and if it became a no kill shelter they'd donate even more. Three, I tried to volunteer there for about 6 months straight. I kept getting the brush off. Lou literally never returned my calls. After 6 months of calling, stopping by, emailing, leaving messages I stopped bothering. Now that does not mean I did this everyday, I did it once maybe twice a week. I never got a reply, a call nothing. Four, No matter what. APBT/SFT are deemed as vicious and dangerous and are put down. They don't even have the actual facts about these breeds and instead of doing any real research they follow the media and their bias. Maybe they've changed, maybe its better. I don't know, but from what I have seen. I just think this place COULD BE BETTER, IF THE RIGHT PEOPLE WERE RUNNING IT. I'm sorry but I can't in good conscience give the shelter anything but 2 stars Because of their treatment of the dogs there. read more

The shelter itself is very nice and the dogs are well tempered. However the employees (If following protocol or not) we're terribly rude about actually kicking us out as we were looking at dogs. If I'm looking to adopt a pet I want to know if it's personality is nice and calm before I adopt. And I wasn't given a chance because as adults we don't have the opportunity to pet them through cage. Even more so I was scolded for having my hands 5 inches from the cage. I understand why they can't have dogs bite potential adopters because of euthanasia. However that being said have someone sign a paper or trust someone to have a brain. If you can't read that a dog doesn't want you near it you shouldn't have a dog to begin with. I have been to a dozen or so pounds in my lifetime and never once was I removed when petting a dog who obviously was enjoying attention. read more

I recently find a dog in our neighborhood. Very gentle, very friendly and well groomed Pit and looked like maybe Great Dane. We tried finding the owner or finding him a home before calling the shelter. If I had not had a dog of my own, I would have kept him. I can say when the Dog Warden came to get him, I was very comfortable in letting him go. Very gentle person, answered all our questions, gave us the dogs number so we could call and check on him. Pet owners need to license their pets, chip them, put a name or something on them. This dog had nothing. Hopefully, he will be adopted by a nice family that will love him and take care of him. read more