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Adopt a Furry Friend!If you would like to meet these sweet pups, please visit Columbus Animal Care Services and fall in ...
05/31/2026

Adopt a Furry Friend!

If you would like to meet these sweet pups, please visit Columbus Animal Care Services and fall in love! For pre-approval prior to your visit, complete the simple online adoption application.

Want to see more furry friends looking for homes? Check out our Petfinder page! https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

๐Ÿ“Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-2505
๐Ÿ“ง[email protected]
๐ŸŒhttps://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

We need YOU to help us save lives!Becoming a foster for CACS is simple, rewarding, and truly lifeโ€‘changing. We provide a...
05/31/2026

We need YOU to help us save lives!

Becoming a foster for CACS is simple, rewarding, and truly lifeโ€‘changing. We provide all the supplies, support, and guidance! YOU provide a safe, loving place for an animal. Together, we make an incredible difference.

If youโ€™ve ever thought about fostering, please reach out. Weโ€™re happy to explain how fostering works with absolutely no obligation. Ask questions, learn more, and see if itโ€™s right for you.

If youโ€™re ready to open your home to an animal in need, complete our quick foster application here: https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/foster-care-application/

Not able to foster right now? Sharing this post helps more than you know. You might inspire the person who can.

๐Ÿ“ Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM
Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-2505
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

Small Dogs. Big Hearts. Endless Love. Introducing Jumbo, Gollum, Erma, Gordon and Rosco - adorable small dogs with huge ...
05/30/2026

Small Dogs. Big Hearts. Endless Love.

Introducing Jumbo, Gollum, Erma, Gordon and Rosco - adorable small dogs with huge hearts waiting to meet their forever families!

These tiny tail-waggers are ready to bring joy, snuggles, and a whole lot of personality into their new homes. If you have been dreaming of a pint-sized best friend, who fits right in your lap, come meet them today and fall in love!

๐Ÿ“ Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM
Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-2505
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

โœ…MARK YOUR CALENDARS for August 22โœ…Plan to join us for the Annual Moonlight Loop Evening Bike Ride to benefit Friends of...
05/29/2026

โœ…MARK YOUR CALENDARS for August 22โœ…

Plan to join us for the Annual Moonlight Loop Evening Bike Ride to benefit Friends of Animal Care Services' Petfix program!

Congratulations! SIX More Happy Tails!Clara, Rosa, Poppy, Cooper, Logan and Shooter McGavin have found their forever cou...
05/28/2026

Congratulations! SIX More Happy Tails!

Clara, Rosa, Poppy, Cooper, Logan and Shooter McGavin have found their forever couches!

We would like to thank the amazing families who welcomed these sweet shelter pets into their homes. Wishing you a lifetime of boops, biscuits, and unconditional love with your new furry best friends.

If you would like to adopt, please visit City of Columbus Animal Care Services to meet our adoptable pets or view them online below.

๐Ÿ“ Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM
Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-2505
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

Meet Felicity, Hazel, Pride and Skye!These sweet pups are our longest shelter residents. They have watched many other do...
05/27/2026

Meet Felicity, Hazel, Pride and Skye!

These sweet pups are our longest shelter residents. They have watched many other dogs find their families, and through it all theyโ€™ve stayed patient, gentle, and full of hope. Every day they wait for that moment when someone stops at their kennel, looks into their eyes, and realizes this is their new best friend.

They are good dogs, loyal, loving, and ready for a home where they can be loved and finally relax. If youโ€™re looking for a companion who will appreciate you with their whole heart, come meet them. They might just be your perfect match!

๐Ÿ“ Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM
Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-2505
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

โ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐๐•๐‘ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆโ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธOur TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return) program is designed to save lives an...
05/26/2026

โ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธ๐‚๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐๐•๐‘ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆโ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธ

Our TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return) program is designed to save lives and support the well-being of community cats. Not all cats thrive in shelters or indoor homes, and TNVR helps ensure that healthy, unowned cats can continue living safely in the environment they know.

We understand there has been some confusion, so we want to clarify how the program works. Because every area is different, we cannot give exact dates or times for when trapping will occur in a specific neighborhood. The length of time needed to TNVR cats varies, and we prioritize locations based on the highest need and the volume of calls we receive.

โœ”๏ธ Healthy, thriving, unowned cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, ear tipped, and returned to their community.
โœ”๏ธ Kittens, struggling cats, or very friendly cats are fully vetted and then go to adoption or rescue.
โœ”๏ธ Cats with signs of ownership (microchip, collar, declawed, fixed without ear tip) are not returned. Owners may reclaim, though city fines may apply for roaming.

If an owned cat isnโ€™t reclaimed after the required stray hold (minimum 3 days), it is fully vetted and then becomes available for adoption or rescue placement.

If you have questions about the program, please contact the shelter at 812-376-2505 or [email protected]

Memorial Day Today isnโ€™t just a long weekend, itโ€™s a moment to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives ...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day

Today isnโ€™t just a long weekend, itโ€™s a moment to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and to remember the families who carry their legacy. Wishing you a safe Memorial Day.

Although the shelter is closed to the public today, we are still available to assist with lost and found pets and emergent situations. Please contact Central Dispatch at 812-379-1689 and ask for the on-call Animal Care Officer to be paged.

Columbus Animal Care Services will re-open tomorrow Tuesday 5-26 at 10:00am.

Meet Trailmix!Trailmix is waitiing to steal your heart! This sweet Catahoula mix is full of personality, and he is so un...
05/24/2026

Meet Trailmix!

Trailmix is waitiing to steal your heart! This sweet Catahoula mix is full of personality, and he is so uniquely handsome. Trailmix is playful, social, and an A+ cuddler. Heโ€™s hoping his shelter stay is a short one because he canโ€™t wait to start life with his new family. Come meet this sweet pup and fall in love!

๐Ÿ“ Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
๐Ÿ•™ Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM โ€“ 5PM
Saturday 10AM โ€“ Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
๐Ÿ“žContact: 812-376-25054/2/
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐ŸŒ https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

Purses for Paws Purse BingoโœจAlthough the event is officially sold out, there is still a fun way to get involved! โœจWant t...
05/24/2026

Purses for Paws Purse Bingo

โœจAlthough the event is officially sold out, there is still a fun way to get involved! โœจ

Want to be part of the excitement? You can still support the fundraiser by sponsoring a designer purse for Purse Bingo. Sponsors will be recognized by name during the event, making it a great way to join in and make an impact.

For details on how to sponsor, please email [email protected].

Address

2730 Arnold Street
Columbus, IN
47203

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

(812) 376-2505

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