COLUMBUS, OHIO (May 7, 2020) — Columbus Humane is seeking to help pet owners in need through a new partnership with the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus Humane is providing free cat and dog food, provided by the ASPCA, for residents in the Franklin County area struggling to feed their pets. Starting today, pet food and supplies are available by appointment for pick-up and curbside delivery.

Earlier this week Columbus Humane received a donation of more than 20 palettes of pet food and supplies from the national nonprofit organization, Greatergood.org to distribute to individuals in the community in need of pet food assistance. Within 24 hours of announcing the opportunity to the community via social media, Columbus Humane received more than 500 requests for support. Even this generous donation that filled a semi-truck will not be enough to help everyone who submitted a request for support.

April 3, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released recommendations around COVID-19 that impact families with pets in the home. You can put your worries to rest regarding your four-legged friend. The CDC recognized that there is no current evidence of companion animals spreading COVID-19 and that the spread of the virus is the result of human to human transmission. Early on, there was concern that the virus could be harbored by a pet’s fur. The new recommendations, however clearly indicate…

(March 17, 2020) — In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Central Ohio, Columbus Humane changed the adoption process to keep people healthier and make animals more accessible to the community. We will be open to the public by appointment only for adoptions and we are not accepting visitors, only those intending to adopt. All adoption fees are 50 percent off this week.

(January 17, 2020) — Columbus Humane is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspected poisoning of a dog in North Linden.

With our annual Defend Your Friend 5K coming up on October 12, our sponsor and friends at VCA Animal Hospitals offered up some great tips for running with your best furry friend.

Columbus Humane’s Cruelty Investigations Department (CID) is responsible for investigating cases of animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment in Franklin County. Under the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 1717.06, commissioned Humane Agents enforce all local and state laws pertaining to the care and treatment of animals.  This is in response to reports from members of the public, partner agencies including other law enforcement agencies, health departments, code enforcement and social service agencies.

Puppies need to learn so many things! Here are some of the first things you need to teach your pup to keep him safe and happy.