CHA Animal Shelter

CHA Animal Shelter CHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal shelter in northeast Columbus, Ohio. CHA Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter in northeast Columbus, Ohio.
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CHA is funded solely from adoption fees, donations from the public, and our own fundraising efforts with events like our annual Dog Jog and Paws to Party. We were formed as Citizens for Humane Action in 1975 by three friends who noticed the growing number of stray dogs and cats in Central Ohio.

Pearl was adopted!
11/05/2024

Pearl was adopted!

Jasper and Jade are 10-month-old cats brought to CHA when their owner could no longer care for them. Jade is a sweet gir...
11/04/2024

Jasper and Jade are 10-month-old cats brought to CHA when their owner could no longer care for them.

Jade is a sweet girl who loves to gaze longingly out of windows, cuddle with her brother, and soak up love and affection.

Jasper is a quiet but curious young cat who loves cuddling with his sister and playing with wand toys.

Jasper and Jade are a bonded pair and must be adopted to the same home for the price of one adoption fee. They are excited to meet their new family, so if you're ready for twice the kitty cuteness in your home, come out and meet them today!

Koda is a 2 year-old Husky who weighs 37 lbs. Koda arrived at CHA when his owner could no longer care for him. He has be...
11/03/2024

Koda is a 2 year-old Husky who weighs 37 lbs. Koda arrived at CHA when his owner could no longer care for him. He has been fearful since his arrival and would do best with a patient adopter that will give him time to slowly get acclimated to his new surroundings and to new people. While Koda might be nervous at first, he absolutely loves playing in the yard and going for walks. He has the cutest playbow ever and loves to play with humans and dogs alike. He also warms up to people very quickly, and looks to them for comfort when he is feeling scared. He is a super sweet boy who will always want to cuddle up next to you. If you're looking for a companion who will enjoy both adventures and lazy days on the couch, Koda could be the dog for you!

We are open today from 1-4 pm! ♥️🐾

CHA dog Gus has been found safe! A big thank you to the kind people who found him and to everyone for sharing.
11/02/2024

CHA dog Gus has been found safe! A big thank you to the kind people who found him and to everyone for sharing.

Dogs Pinky and Oscar were adopted as well as cats Stellar, Ed & Lucy (together)!
11/02/2024

Dogs Pinky and Oscar were adopted as well as cats Stellar, Ed & Lucy (together)!

This Week's Adoptions:Cats - 21!Bootstrap BillJordanHermionePorthosRavenMilkshakePopsicleBootsAquaPeterFrenchieAramisAth...
11/01/2024

This Week's Adoptions:
Cats - 21!
Bootstrap Bill
Jordan
Hermione
Porthos
Raven
Milkshake
Popsicle
Boots
Aqua
Peter
Frenchie
Aramis
Athos
Gomez
Hitch
Bewitched
Susan
Dracula
Buddy
Leaf
Bee

Dogs - 13!
Salazar!!!!
Masie
Yellowtail
Salmon
Charlie
Octane
Tamago
Jennifer
Teddy
Keeper
Burton
Blackbeard
Flex

Today's the final day for half-off adoption fees for all cats and kittens. Visit www.chaanimalshelter.org/cats/ to view ...
11/01/2024

Today's the final day for half-off adoption fees for all cats and kittens. Visit www.chaanimalshelter.org/cats/ to view a complete listing.

Tonight's open hours are 6:30-8 pm.

3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus

Mounds has our Wednesday Wish List!- wet kitten food- Purina Cat Chow (blue bag)- soft dog treats (urgent)- Pill Pockets...
10/30/2024

Mounds has our Wednesday Wish List!

- wet kitten food
- Purina Cat Chow (blue bag)
- soft dog treats (urgent)
- Pill Pockets
- cardboard scratching posts
- Scotch Tape - holder rolls or in dispensers
- 2-pocket folders

Donations can be dropped off anytime from 8 am - 8 pm or shipped from our online wish lists.

ONLINE WISH LISTS
- Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/citizens-for-humane-action_b64167483
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3EVGHXMT3RIKP...
- Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/.../f5f193ae-6a23-42fe-96d6...



Mounds is a 14-year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 7 lbs. This distinguished old lady still has lots of love left to give. She was brought to CHA after being found as a stray by a good Samaritan. Mounds is such a sweetheart. She is super friendly with everyone she meets, and can often be found reaching her little paw out through her cat condo to try and get some extra treats or attention. Mounds is looking for a home where she can cuddle up on a cozy blanket and purr the day away. Come meet her today!

Thank you to this happy couple who got married last weekend and instead of writing thank you cards they donated $1 for e...
10/29/2024

Thank you to this happy couple who got married last weekend and instead of writing thank you cards they donated $1 for every guest that attended the wedding. Tonight, donated $300!

Congratulations!

Celebrate   with half off adoption fees for CHA cats and kittens!We are open today until 2 and again from 6:30-8.www.cha...
10/29/2024

Celebrate with half off adoption fees for CHA cats and kittens!

We are open today until 2 and again from 6:30-8.

www.chaanimalshelter.org/cats/

Keep an eye out for Cranberry, a lost dog from our partners and friends at the ASPCA. Please reach out to 937-707-7037 d...
10/29/2024

Keep an eye out for Cranberry, a lost dog from our partners and friends at the ASPCA. Please reach out to 937-707-7037 directly with any sightings. She was last seen near Fred Beekman Park.

Duchess has some unfortunate news - we are almost out of bleach! Consider dropping a few bottles off or purchasing from ...
10/28/2024

Duchess has some unfortunate news - we are almost out of bleach! Consider dropping a few bottles off or purchasing from our online shopping lists found at www.chaanimalshelter.org/food-and-supplies/.

Thanks in advance!

Salazar is headed home with CHA alum Link, formerly known as Squeakers!
10/27/2024

Salazar is headed home with CHA alum Link, formerly known as Squeakers!

Jennifer was adopted!
10/27/2024

Jennifer was adopted!

Salmon and Tamang were adopted!
10/27/2024

Salmon and Tamang were adopted!

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3765 Corporate Drive
Columbus, OH
43231

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
6:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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CHA was founded in 1975 when three friends noted the growing number of stray animals wandering the streets of Franklin County. They formed a non-profit corporation under O.R.C. § 1717.05 and set out to feed, shelter and find homes for these animals. Originally operating out of the basement of one of these founders, CHA was able to care for only a small number of dogs and cats. Despite its size and limitations, CHA’s reputation for helping the homeless was already beginning to firmly take root. By the early 1980s, the demand for CHA’s services far exceeded the capacity of anyone’s basement. The all volunteer group managed to rent an old farmhouse on Westerville Road where they had cages for nearly 60 animals. Soon the group realized the need to hire a small part- time staff to better care for the animals. They also continued their efforts to reach out to the community for donations and began an aggressive program to find “foster homes” for their animals that needed a respite from their cages at the shelter. In the past decade, CHA has increased the number of animals it can find homes for by establishing satellite adoptions in several PetsMart locations and extending its outreach to the community by staffing CHA information tables at hundreds of public events and securing air time on local radio and TV stations. And in an effort to ensure long-term income and awareness, CHA has trademarked its largest annual fundraisers – the Dog Jog™, Paws to Party™ , and Par for Pets™ Golf Outing. Then in the late 1990’s, CHA took on one of its most courageous undertakings. As the walls of farmhouse shelter were literally crumbling down, CHA knew that it was time to move out and move on. CHA volunteers began their search to investigate the best shelter designs, equipment and programs in order to build a new shelter. After many months of seminars, visits to other shelters, meetings, and discussions, the plans for the new CHA shelter were drawn. The designs followed the plan to create not the biggest, fanciest shelter, but the most efficient, sanitary, and comfortable place for the animals that CHA had been diligently serving for over 25 years. Although the new shelter was not elaborate, it was certainly going to take more money than CHA had. It was then that the Capital Campaign Committee was created and a rigorous Capital Campaign was launched to raise the funds to get the desperately needed shelter built. CHA also entered into a relationship with the Columbus Foundation to help secure and raise financial support and manage our endowment fund. On June 14th, 2003 the doors to the new CHA opened! The animals at CHA finally had what they deserved: separate wings for dogs and cats, isolated sick areas, windows to light their rooms, larger cages and runs, play rooms, and green grass for walks. It was a happy day! But, CHA did not stop there.

Because of the amazing support of our community, CHA Animal Shelter has been able to help more and more animals find adoptive homes each year. Thank you to every person who saw a dog or cat in need or realized they could no longer provide for their pet and who brought that animal to us for help. Thank you to every volunteer and staff member who provided love and comfort to the animals during their journey with us. Thank you to all who followed us on social media and who networked and advertised our animals and mission. Thank you to our fosters who helped raise, nurse, and rehabilitate the most vulnerable animals. Thank you to our adoption counselors for matching each animal with their adoptive family, and thank you to each person who chose to adopt and welcome an animal into their home from CHA or any other organization. Thank you to all those who attended our events and/or sponsored our shelter and thank you to CHA's Board of Directors for their support and guidance. And most importantly, thank you to all those who chose to make an in-kind or monetary gift of any amount to CHA. With your help, we were able to provide 1487 happily-ever-afters to dogs and cats in 2019. These lives were saved because of you. Thank you!


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