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 parents supplies available for purchase at the shelter
Holds
Adopters can place a 24 hour hold on an animal they met while visiting Columbus Humane for $20 fee. 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.