Columbus Humane – Low-Cost Vet Clinic & Pet Pantry

Advocates for animal safety in Columbus, Ohio. They take care of dogs, cats, and other small animals for adoption, with adoption fees supporting their programs. No appointment is needed to visit animals at the Adoption Center, but additional animal services require an appointment. Call their office to schedule or to report animal cruelty. Additional services include:

• Essential Care Center: Offers low-cost wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery services, sick treatment, and end of life care for dogs and cats. They also provide dog food assistance through their pet pantry. Their website has additional resources for finding pet food, low-cost veterinary care, emergency care, and emergency boarding. Call to schedule an appointment.
  3772 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
• Safe Haven for Pets: Provides vet care, food, and shelter to assist the pets of victims of domestic violence. Placements are made by referral from domestic violence organizations.

3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 777-7387
columbushumane.org

Faithful Forgotten Best Friends

Provides essential pet care services from volunteer veterinarians. Services include pet food pantry, vaccinations, microchipping, flea/tick prevention, and spay/neuter assistance. Services are available for residents in zip codes 43201, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43215, 43222, and 43223. Clients must apply in-person during open hours with the required paperwork.
1355 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 315-0985
ffbf-columbus.org/receive-aid

Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Provides a temporary home for dogs. Visit the website to see dogs available for foster and rescue/adoption. The shelter provides free, temporary emergency boarding for dogs owned by Franklin County residents who are entering Franklin County warming centers during periods of extreme cold/dangerous winter weather. The Community Pet Food Pantry is available for Franklin County residents experiencing financial hardship who need assistance feeding their pets. They also provide low-cost rabies clinics throughout the year. Visit the website for pantry hours and dog safety information.
4340 Tamarack Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 525-3647
franklincountyohio.gov/Resident-Services/Dogs/Dog-Shelter-Services

Rascal Unit

Offers low-cost mobile veterinary services. The Rascal Unit travels across Ohio to bring veterinary care to those in need. Services include regular wellness visits, vaccines for dogs and cats, heartworm testing, dental cleaning, microchip, spay/neuter, and some surgical procedures. Visit the website for clinic schedules.
6365 Old Avery Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016
(614) 389-3500
rascalunit.com