Fees
Adoption fees range for all pets. For a specific fee on a specific pet, please ask.
Cats: $75–$125
Dogs: $125–$450
Rabbits: $50
Pocket Pets: $15–$100 (varies based on species)
Columbus Humane offers a 10% Military discount to all active and veteran members.
Adoption fees cover the following:
Spay/neuter surgery
First vaccinations
Rabies vaccine if animal is old enough
Dewormer
Flea prevention
Heartworm test (dogs)
Microchip and registration
New pet parent supplies available for purchase at the shelter
30 days of pet insurance at no cost to you
Help Protect Your Pets and Your Wallet: Call to learn more about your complimentary 30-day MetLife Pet Insurance policy, and MetLife will donate proceeds to Columbus Humane for each call received. Even if you don't sign up for pet insurance, they will give you an Amazon gift card for your time! 855-710-7387 (M-F 8AM-9PM ET, Weekends 10AM-7PM ET)
prevention and peace of mind
As an adopter at Columbus Humane, you get access to lifesaving preventative medications to keep your dogs and cats safe from fleas, ticks, and parasites, all year long.
Advantage Multi® for Cats (Imidacloprid + Moxidectin)
Topical solution for fleas, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and ear mites.
Age: 9 weeks or older
Price: $15 per dose
Discount: $5 off when purchasing 3 doses
Credelio® Quattro for Dogs (Oral)
Oral medication for fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.
Age: 8 weeks and older
Price: $25 per dose
Discount: $5 off when purchasing 3 doses
Holds
Adopters can place a 24 hour hold on an animal they met while visiting Columbus Humane for $20 donation. The hold ensures the animal is not adopted for 24 hours while the adopter makes a decision. Holds cannot be placed on animals in advance of meeting them in-person.
