Animal Care Services

08/31/2025

😻Kitty Palooza😻

Thank you to the fosters, volunteers and staff who made last weekend's Kitty Palooza a success!

Thank you to all of those who attended the event! Thirteen cats were adopted from our shelter, and we are so thrilled and appreciative.

We still have many wonderful cats waiting for their forever homes! If you are interested in adopting a furry feline friend, please visit the shelter to meet them or view their pictures and bios on Petfinder. https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/30/2025

The CODE RED Adoption Promotion ends TODAY! Hurry to the shelter! 10AM - NOON
We still have SO many adoptable animals from which to choose!

On the fence? Act NOW to save on the adoption fee for your new furry friend! The $25.00 adoption fee include spay neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipping.

Visit the shelter from 10AM until NOON TODAY! See you soon!

08/29/2025

CODE RED Adoption Promotion ends Saturday!
We still have SO many adoptable animals from which to choose!

On the fence? Act NOW to save on adoption fees for your new furry friend! Adoption fees include spay neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipping.

Visit the shelter today 10-5 and Saturday 10-Noon! Also view our pets here on Petfinder! https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

08/28/2025

⋈ National Bow Tie Day is a quirky fun and stylish event dedicated to one of fashion's most distinctive accessories. ⋈

The bow tie has been a part of fashion since the 17th century when it was originally designed to hold shirt collars together. Over the centuries, the bow tie has become a symbol of elegance and intellect.

The bow tie is also a super cute way to show off adorable adoptable pets! All of these awesome adorable pets are looking dapper and are ready to be adopted!

Won't you visit the shelter to meet them and their furry friends? If you would like to get pre-approved before you arrive, please complete the quick and easy adoption application here. https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/27/2025

🤘Ozzie and Sharon are back together🤘

Ozzie and Sharon both ended up at the shelter when their respective previous owners moved and left them behind in their homes! Can you imagine being abandoned by your family? Both Ozzie and Sharon are super sweet dogs waiting for a loving family to trust again!

Sharon is a very friendly 5-year-old lab mix. When Sharon first arrived at the shelter, she was understandably nervous about her situation, but she warmed up to staff quickly. Sharon is the happiest, wiggliest dog you will ever meet! She gets so excited to meet new people that she almost falls over from all the wiggles! She really just wants to be with people, whether that's hanging out and watching TV or going for a walk. Sharon does well with other dogs and would love to have a friend in her new home.

Ozzie is an affectionate 3-year-old Pointer mix who is a sweet, happy boy who loves everyone he meets! He enjoys going for walks and cuddling up in his blankets! Ozzie does well with other dogs and wouldn't mind having a buddy in his new home too!

If you would like to meet Ozzie and/or Sharon, please visit the shelter and fall in love!
To get pre-approved, please complete the quick and easy adoption application here before you visit. https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/adoption-information-and-application/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/27/2025

Another lost soul. Please share🐾❣️
Female picked up at Steinhurst Apartments

08/26/2025

Please share🐾❣️
Male found on Miami Court.

08/26/2025

Today is National Dog Day!

This day celebrates the bond between humans and dogs, raises awareness about adoption, and promotes dog ownership of all breeds, pure and mixed. All dogs should have the opportunity to live a safe, happy and abuse-free life.

Columbus Animal Care Services has over 35 wonderful, loving, personality+ dogs available for adoption! Visit the shelter today and meet your new bestie!

A specially reduced adoption fee of $25 is available thru the end of August, which includes spay neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipping.

If you would like to get pre-approved before your visit or if you are interested in a specific pup, please complete the quick and easy adoption form found at this link.
https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/adoption-information-and-application/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/25/2025

Congratulations!

We are thrilled for Chloe, Cody, Ghost, Serrano, Inchworm, Mickey D. and Millie who found their forever homes last week! Thank you for adopting from Columbus Animal Care Services! We appreciate your support! Wishing you all lots of love, laughter, and joy!

Reminder: All adoptable pets have a special adoption fee of $25 until the end of the month. This includes spay neuter, vaccinations and microchipping. If you would like to adopt a furry friend, please visit the shelter or check out our amazing animals on Petfinder: https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/24/2025

Fall Flower Sale

Support Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services Furry Friends Food Bank by purchasing a $10 gift card to Duck Creek Gardens to choose your Fall plants.

$4 of each card directly supports the pet food bank. The purpose of the pet food bank is to assist local community members with keeping their pets in their homes and out of area shelters.

Each $10 card entitles purchaser to their choice of ONE 9-inch Mum, Aster or Ornamental Kale from Duck Creek Gardens, 5073 SR-9 Hope, IN.

Cards can be purchased at Animal Care Services, 2730 Arnold Street, 812-376-2505, or by emailing [email protected]

08/23/2025

08/23/2025

Kitty Palooza is TODAY at Donner Center from 12-4PM!

These kittens have been in foster care and the foster's sweet bunnies helped raise the kittens. The kittens eat hay and occasionally hop when following the bunnies! These unique kittens will be available for adoption at the event today! Stop by Donner Center to meet them!

Donner Center is located at 739 22nd Street, Columbus.

All cats will have a specially reduced adoption fee of $25.00, which includes spay neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations and microchipping.

We hope to see you at Donner Center at NOON!