Columbus Humane

Columbus Humane Adoptable Pets. Animal Cruelty Investigations. Owned Pet Support. Open for adoptions (cats, dogs, rabbits and pocket pets) 2-7pm weekdays and Noon-5pm Sat/Sun.
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Admission services through the Animal Support Center by appointment only (614)777-7387 ext. 208.

Gigi, recently adopted from Columbus Humane, is living her best life in her new home! Her adopters shared:"Things have b...
12/27/2025

Gigi, recently adopted from Columbus Humane, is living her best life in her new home! Her adopters shared:

"Things have been great! She is settling in well and is great with everyone she has met! She is the biggest snuggle bug. I work from home, and she hangs out with me every day and supervises."

If you’ve adopted from Columbus Humane, we’d love to hear how your pets are doing. Share pictures and updates in the comments—we love seeing the difference you make in their lives.

Thank you for helping us make Columbus Humane possible!

Holiday cheer, shelter-style.Meet Tori, one of our dedicated Animal Care Attendants at Columbus Humane. This holiday sea...
12/26/2025

Holiday cheer, shelter-style.

Meet Tori, one of our dedicated Animal Care Attendants at Columbus Humane. This holiday season, she built a gingerbread-style cat house just for the cats in our care. Having cozy spots to curl up, quiet dens to retreat to, and places to observe the world helps cats feel safe, comfortable, and confident.

We’re so grateful for team members like Tori who bring creativity, care, and heart into everything they do. It’s the little things that make a big difference while our residents wait for homes of their own.

Want to check it out? Come meet our Purrman Village (our group cat housing at the Hilliard Shelter) crew: Harley, Clotho, Tessa, and Tabitha, all looking for new homes! You can see all adoptable cats, updated in real time, at columbushumane.org/cats.

We’re reopening to the public today from 2–7 pm, and this weekend from 12–5 pm.

See you soon!

✨Serene. Unbothered. Queen.✨ Friends, meet Cindy Lou Who, a sweet, calm, and grounded lady who is content warming up bes...
12/25/2025

✨Serene. Unbothered. Queen.✨
 
Friends, meet Cindy Lou Who, a sweet, calm, and grounded lady who is content warming up beside you on the couch with a lil sweet treat and good doom scroll sesh.
 
Here’s the details: Cindy hasn’t lived with children before and would do best in a calm, quiet home. She may be able to coexist with a laid-back dog who is familiar with cats and can be mindful of her boundaries. Fully litter box trained, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, Cindy is the Honda Civic of cats. This low-rider can be a bit of a secret admirer at first, but with the right person, she just might be your soulmate. Her favorites here at the shelter: B***y scratches, calm and contemplative conversation, and Churu Treats - in that order.
 
If Cindy sounds like the companion you’ve been waiting for, stop by Columbus Humane (with some tuna-flavored churrus) and meet this shy queen in person. See you soon!

With wagging tails, happy purrs, and a few extra treats, the residents of Columbus Humane are wishing you the happiest o...
12/25/2025

With wagging tails, happy purrs, and a few extra treats, the residents of Columbus Humane are wishing you the happiest of holidays!

While we are closed today (12/25/25), our Adoption Center will reopen tomorrow at 2PM.

Pictured: Crawler, Kevin, Tank, Tessa, Cupid, Nashville, and Paris!

View adoptable pets, updated in real-time at Columbushumane.org/adopt

Thank you again to everyone who came out for Photos with Santa earlier this month! We had such a fun time meeting your p...
12/24/2025

Thank you again to everyone who came out for Photos with Santa earlier this month! We had such a fun time meeting your pets and sharing some holiday cheer with you.

All digital photos have been sent, so be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case). Still don’t see your photos? Send us a DM and we’ll gladly help track them down.

From all of us at Columbus Humane, we're wishing you and your furry family a joyful, safe, and cozy holiday season.

As a reminder, our Adoptions Center at the Hilliard Shelter is closed tomorrow, Christmas Day. We will reopen at 2pm on Friday the 26th. Our Essential Care Center and Intake (Animal Support Center) are closed through the end of the week.

See you all again soon! Happy Holidays!

Cheers to 74 adoptions last week! Jenny & Forrest, our bonded Green Cheeked Conures, found their new family, along with ...
12/23/2025

Cheers to 74 adoptions last week! Jenny & Forrest, our bonded Green Cheeked Conures, found their new family, along with four of our rabbits, Buzz, Big Bun, Rex, and Churro, and John the Leopard Gecko!

Cheers to: Forrest & Jenny, Mario, Bublé, Petunia, Gumball, Murphy, Ares, Hercules, Gracie, Daisy, S'more, Arthas, Chica, Lulu, CC, Jerry, Holly, Mr. Tinsel Toes, Karl, Della, Ghost, Star, Jasper, Buddah, Amira, Katina, Lucy, Marie, Priscilla, Tippy, Lyla, Sasha, Kala, Adso, Ringo, Tigger, Candy Cane, Montana, Lola, Puff, Shadow, Goldie, Albert, Bonnie, Freddy, Foxy, Lisa, Desi, Wally, Tanner, Moo, Niko, Bella, Dina, Peach, Hawk, Rokky, Felix, Stella, Auburn, Ham Sammich, Goldie, Ragnar, Mystique, Oolong, Chai, Matcha, Caspian, Buzz, Big Bun, Rex, Churro and John!

Planning a visit to the Shelter or the Essential Care Center in the coming weeks? Be sure to check out our holiday hours...
12/21/2025

Planning a visit to the Shelter or the Essential Care Center in the coming weeks? Be sure to check out our holiday hours before you head our way!

Shelter:
- December 24th: 12pm-3pm
- December 25th: Closed
- December 31st: 12pm-3pm
- January 1st: Closed

Animal Support Center (Intake):
- December 24-26: Closed
- December 31 - January 1: Closed

Essential Care Center:
- December 24-26: Closed
- December 31 - January 2: Closed

We’re celebrating a big milestone as Columbus Humane’s Community Cat Initiative wraps up for 2025! This year, 1,863 comm...
12/20/2025

We’re celebrating a big milestone as Columbus Humane’s Community Cat Initiative wraps up for 2025! This year, 1,863 community cats were spayed or neutered, ear-tipped, and vaccinated for rabies through this program!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine students, who, under the supervision of our veterinarians, perform these spay and neuter surgeries as part of their shelter medicine rotation. Their skill, compassion, and dedication are essential to making this program possible.

We are also deeply grateful to our community for your continued advocacy for cats. Your support saves lives, stops the breeding cycle, and improves the overall well-being of community cats. Programs like CCI are vital to creating healthier outcomes for both cats and the neighborhoods we share.

For those who may be new to the term, community cats are unowned cats who live outdoors. They may be feral or stray and are often found living in colonies that share a food source and territory. While all cats are domestic cats, community cats are typically unsocialized and fearful of people. Humane programs like CCI help stabilize these colonies and prevent future litters.

We’re proud of what we accomplished together in 2025 and look forward to continuing this important work. The CCI program will resume on January 9, 2026.

Free Pet Food: Saturday, December 20th!Our Pet Food Pantry is hosting a free, drive-thru pet food event for pet families...
12/19/2025

Free Pet Food: Saturday, December 20th!

Our Pet Food Pantry is hosting a free, drive-thru pet food event for pet families in need. No appointment is necessary. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Regular pantry clients, please note this event does not count toward your 30-day supply.

When: Saturday, December 20 | 9 AM–12 PM
Where: Columbus Humane Essential Care Center Pet Food Pantry, 3772 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

French Fry Litter Update: Our French fry puppies are thriving in their new homes thanks to your incredible support. Ever...
12/19/2025

French Fry Litter Update: Our French fry puppies are thriving in their new homes thanks to your incredible support. Every one of them was adopted this week, and Mamma Paris has just returned to the shelter from her foster home and is now searching for her forever family.

Pierre, Pascal, and their siblings are just a few of the many young lives entering our shelter who need specialized, labor-intensive care. Puppies require constant supervision, safe enrichment, frequent cleaning, formula, nursing kits, medical treatment, and protective equipment to keep illness at bay as they prepare for adoption. These costs add up quickly. And yet, every one of them deserves this chance. We can provide it. With you.

Please help us continue this lifesaving work. A gift of any size ensures we’re ready for the next emergency, the next fragile litter, the next call for help.

Please donate today to support puppies just like Pierre and his siblings, and consider opening your heart to Paris as she waits for her new family. Thank you, friends!

Meet Felix!Felix is a 3-year-old schnauzer mix with a big personality packed into a little body. He’d love to be the one...
12/18/2025

Meet Felix!

Felix is a 3-year-old schnauzer mix with a big personality packed into a little body. He’d love to be the one and only king of the castle and prefers having all the affection focused on him. This energetic guy is always on alert and isn’t shy about sounding the alarm, so he’ll keep you well informed.

Felix would do best with someone who can help him continue working on his manners while also giving him healthy outlets for his energy. He loves playing with toys and, after a good play session, is happiest snuggled up with his person.

If you’re looking for a loyal, spirited companion who enjoys both playtime and cuddles, Felix might be your perfect match. Stop by the shelter to meet him today!

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3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court
Hilliard, OH
43026

Opening Hours

Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16147777387

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