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Dog & Cat Information in Columbus & Ohio                    Updated  November 29, 2021                                                        ​Info listed alphabetically by topic


Abuse - Where To Report
Adoption Events in Ohio
Agility/Equip/Special Interest Dog Groups
Alternative Medicine dogs/cats/horses
Animal Welfare in Ohio
Apts in Columbus/OH that allow dogs
Assistance Dogs

Boarding

Breeders, reporting a high volume breeder

Cat Information, Issues, Trap/Neuter/Release Programs
Chained Dogs

Disaster Response in Ohio
Dog Day Care Centers
Dogs In Hot Car Flyers, What To Do

​Dog Parks
Dog Running/Exercising Services
Dog Walkers/Sitters
Dog Wardens in Columbus Suburbs

Dogs Wardens All Counties in Ohio
Domestic Violence


Emergency Vet Offices in Columbus/Ohio
--Vet Offices  w/ Weekend Hours
--Poison Hotline

​First Aid Classes for Pets
Fence Companies in Columbus

Food Pantries

Grooming

Health (clinical trials)
​Holistic Vets
Hotels in Columbus That Allow Dogs
​Homeless People (assistance with pets)
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Insurance for Pit Bulls & Pet Insurance

Legal Issues/Animal Law / 
Estate Planning 
Low Cost Spay/Neuter/Vaccinations

​Miscellaneous Info 
Medical Assistance for Dogs/Cats
Military Assistance
Pet Loss & Grief Counseling
 
Retail/Specialty


 Search & Rescue
 Senior Citizen Assistance

​Tracking Companies
​ Trainers
 Training Sites
 Transporting Dogs Across the Country
 
​Vet Assns, Humane Soc Assn, Dog Warden Assn, Vet Licensing Board in Ohio
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 Vets, Mobile, Come to Your Home Vets

 When Your Dog Dies
 Wildlife Info

Abuse 
Report Abuse to your county humane officer, find Ohio Counites on this page.
National Link Connection       The National Resource Center on The Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence
Adoption Events Around Ohio
Mingle With Our Mutts.org                                                                                            

Agility Clubs & Equipment 

​SkyDogs
Brilliant K9  Performance equipment, use CDC as coupon code, you get 10% discount we get a 5% donation
BRAGG
Incredipaws
Dogwood
Ohio 4-H Teen Dog Experience

Alternative Medicine for Dogs/Cats/Horses

 Find Your Inner Peace
 Veterinarian Alternatives
Veterinary Acupuncture
Animal Chiropractor  Leslie Rapsawich, DC
Nickers & Wags
Pawsitive Kneads   Massage for Dogs
petcarenaturally.com
Animal Acupuncture & Chiropractic

Healing Touch for Animals Certified Practitioner
Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Tui-Na 
Dr Kriston Sherman  459-6985
Chiropractor  Dayton, Columbus 
holistic animal info
Massage for Dogs/Horses
Massage for Dogs
Holistic Medicine
Dayton, Columbus      Susan Fife DVM     

Animal Welfare / Legal Help

Save Ohio Pets   
OH SPCA            Animal Issues in Ohio  740-420-2984​
Animal Protection Network

Dayton Paws Patrol improve lives of chained, tethered or unsheltered dogs, may provide house, fence, cable run, help w/ spay/neuter/health
Ohio Animal Response Team Assistance throughout Ohio for Emergency Situations
CART   Tri State County Animal Response Team,  Cinci Based
Ohio's Companion Animal Action Committee
Ohio Animal Advocates
Ohio Animal Foundation

Ohio Pet Plates  buy a plate to support dog, cat and horse s/n & rescue efforts​
Ohio League of Humane Voters
Happy Trails Farm.org Farm Animal Sanctuary​
Dogs Deserve Betterchained dogs​, know of a dog that lives on the end of a chain 24/7 ?  Christy, 614-309-9406 
 Other states call 877-636-1408
Mercy For Animals.org    Factory Farming
​Deer Defenders of Ohio

Apartments that allow Dogs

Guide to help pets cope with moving
Condo Complexes often sublet, drive through complex, look for signs in windows                                  Regulations 
When Moving State to State
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Apartment Guide                  Apts In Columbus                  Apts in OH                      ​Apt Fetch                     ​For Rent                  ​Home/Apts for Rent
People With Pets                  ​Rent With Pets                        Rent                                   Zumper        
NorthSteppe Realty, the best place to live if you have a pit or large breed dog 
Albany Glen Apts       Dog Park & requires dogs to be s/n to rent !          
​Wake Robin Apts           mention this ad, Columbus Dog Connection gets a donation 
Camden Place Apts      mention this ad, Columbus Dog Connection gets a donation  New Albany  has a fenced area for dogs ! Dublin 766-2900
Albany Woods  Allow BIG Dogs    Dayton, Bowling Green, Marion, Springfield​ too
Gardens Of Easton  2 dog parks !
LiveWithChampion  numerous Columbus locations
Eden Springs    No weight limit !
Edwards Communities
TRPROP Properties
LMS Properties
Springwood & Rosewood     Pit Friendly  43231 area    882-9051​
Lykens Companies
Alexandria Colony Apts        Pit Friendly 866-464-6202, low monthly fee
E Worthington Village           Pit Friendly  436-2900  $150 deposit, 2 dogs ok, ask about weight limit
French Quarter                          Pit Friendly  Columbus  43229       985-1950
Liberty Place Apartments   Pit Friendly  Columbus  43215     556-4056 2 pets ok
Big Walnut Apartments       Pit Friendly  Columbus  43213   863-3306  
Chelsea Townhomes             Pit Friendly  Columbus 43232    864-3200 3 pets ok
Wellington Way                       Pit Friendly  Columbus 43230     682-3090
Manchester Townhomes    Pit Friendly  Columbus  43229        877-357-9019
St Andrews Little Turtle      Pit Friendly  Westerville     866-850-3229
Tall Oaks Apartments           Pit Friendly  Columbus  877-840-6785
E Village Ohio State Univ   Pit Friendly Columbus    622-9811
Westerville  Fairway Lakes  Pit Friendly
​Conner Group Apartments, 6 locations in Columbus
The Chelsea   has a dog park and heated dog park club house for the humans !
Plumwood                                  no monthly fee, no weight limit, one time $75 pet fee, 614-878-2574  
Fox And Hounds                     Kenny & Henderson, no weight limit, low rates, some breed restrictions
Georgetown Apts                  Morse/High St area, they have enclosed area for dogs !​
Alexander Court  Reynoldsburg
Remington Apts                    Westerville     no weight limit   2 animal limit
The Willows                            740-363-7273    no weight limit

Worthington Live Cental 
Suffolk Grove                        614-871-2659     Grove City one time $75 fee, no monthly fee, no weight limit
Albany Landings                  Westerville 
Ashbrook Run                       Canal Winchester
Bexley Woods                     614-707-4602
Brookfield Village             Grove City
Carson Farms                      Delaware
Caleb's  Creek                    Westerville
Eagle Point                          Numerous Ohio locations
Estates of New Albany    Dog Park 
Fieldstone Trace              Westerville
Northpark
Residences at Riverpoint Place  Westerville
Residences at Edgewater Place
Sawmill Ravine
Sawmill Crossing
Winchester Park            Groveport up to 75lb, breed restrictions​
Village Worthington Green  1739 Wetherburn Dr Columbus 43235              866-674-0144​
Meadow View                3300 W Dublin Granville Rd Columbus 43235            877-235-7793​
Britton Woods
Casto Apartments       allows dogs/cats...large dogs up to 90lbs
Ace Realty       Hard Rd Heathmoor       Hard Rd Bedford      Dublin     Easton   Gahanna   Grove City      Westerville      Pickerington      Reynoldsburg   
Westerville Little Turtle      Westerville Lake Forest      Kensington ​
Runaway Bay
Hunter's Ridge Apts    Gahanna    475-3313
Think Urban                     Downtown, Grandview, Campus, Vic Village ​
Arbors Watermark      614-486-0023
Camillia Court                614-491-1570
Parkville                             614-890-4449
Sherbrook                         614-889-1933
Williamsburgh Sq         614-866-7518   low deposit, $20 monthly fee
Winthrop Ct                    614-899-0633
Apple Ridge                     740-474-5981    Circleville no weight limit
Asherton of Dublin     614-761-0222
Heritage Apts               Grandview Area
Village West Apts
Concord Sq
Mansfield   419-529-2155

Assistance Dogs

Ability Center of Toledo to assist people with disabilities to live serving Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Williams, Wood Counties
Angel Paws Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy, A Pet Partners & R.E.A.D affiliate
Angie's Therapy Dog Class Pre Therapy Dog and Handler Training Donates % to Columbus Dog Connection when you mention our name
Assistance Dog United Campaign Assistance in Funding
Austism Assistance Dog

Canine Companions for Independence
Circle Tail provides dogs for disabled
4 Paws for Ability

Freedom Paws rescues shelter dogs, trains, rehomes to those with disabilities
Lodestar provides service dogs for blind/visually impaired children
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​Pets For Patriots
Service Animal Laws and Resources
Service Dogs for America
Veteran's Assistance for Guide Dogs

Valor Therapeutics

Boarding

Pet Palace Airport, Hilliard, Worthington Donates to Columbus Dog Connection WooFstock Sponsor
The Doggie Den    donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection and does rescue too
In Demand Pet Services Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
​The Dog Stop   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
All Tails R Waggin   Pataskala Ohio Donates space to homeless dogs
Home Away  Donates space to homeless dogs
Pawsitive Energy Donates space to homeless dogs
Broadway Kennels  Donates space to homeless dogs
TLC Pet Cottage
Barks & Rec
Fuzz Playground
Home Dog Resort & Daycare
Playful Pets
All Paws
​Pet Suites 
Hocking Hills Boarding Kennel Donates web space to homeless dogs
The Madisson Inn
Blue Sky Kennels  614-648-3449  Lots of outdoor time, Logan Co area
Camp Bow Wow
Carolyn's Canine Care
Puptown Lounge
For Paws Grooming & Boarding
Healthy Pets of Rome Hilliard
Top Dog Daycare & Boarding
Metro City Doggie Daycare
Village Gate Animal Hosp & Pet Resort
Uncle Keith's Doggie Daycare
My Vet Animal Hospital
VCA Mill Run Animal Hospital
Willowwood Pet Resort
Pinnacle Pets Stay & Play
The City Dog 
Kennel Club USA
Camp Canine
Camp Woof
Madaca Kennels
Noahs Ark Pet Sitting/Walking  
Red Barn Bed & Biscuit

Breeder Information

Report a bad breeder in Ohio
Ohio Dept of Agriculture   844-820-2234 
If you need information on an Ohio High Volume Breeder, send your written request to:  AGRpublicrecords@agri.ohio.gov
 More details on how to submit a: request for public info: 
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Cat Information

SOS Vet Hospital   614-396-8707   Feral Cat Spay/Neuter,    Trapping Tips

Purrfect Care Vet. specializing in cat care, behavior
​Feline Behavior Solutions
Pet Promise  Franklin County
The Animal Health Org  Trap/Neuter/Return Delaware County
Black & Orange Cat Foundation  Union & Madison Counties
SNACK  Trap/Neuter/Release Assistance in Delaware, Morrow, Knox, S Richland Counties
Save the Wild Side (German Village/Columbus) 614-581-0979


​Indoor Cat Initiative  at Ohio State Univ 614-292-3551
Northwest Animal Hospital
Cats Only Vet Clinic

Caring for your Cat 
Cat Care Videos
Alley Cat Allies
​Cat Marking/Soiling Issues
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Positive & Proud   Facebook page with FIV Positive Info
FIV Cat Owners Support Group 
Allergies  and Living with Cats 


​Chained Dogs

Dogs Deserve Better  Nationwide      email assistance   Rescue@DogsDeserveBetter.org         757-357-9292
The Back Yard Dog Project  serving Clark, Union & Champaign Co Ohio

Disaster Response in Ohio

Ohio Animal Response Team  Columbus Based  Assistance throughout Ohio for Emergency Situations
CART    (Tri State County Animal Response Team)  Cinci Based

Dog Day Care Centers   Support the companies that support the rescues

Pet Palace   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection, WooFstock Sponsor, Airport, Hilliard, Worthington locations
Home Dog Resort  Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
The Doggie Den    donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection and does rescue too
Dogs Rule  Donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection  Grove City
Cheryl's Dog Day Care
​​The Dog Stop   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
Top Dog Daycare Donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection, Columbus
The City Dog  Donates day care to Franklin Co Dog Shelter, WooFstock Sponsor, Columbus
Puptown Lounge  Donates day care to Franklin Co Dog Shelter, Upper Arlington
Pawsitive Energy Donates day care to  many rescues/shelters, Hilliard 
Canine Social Club Donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection, Grandview​
Broadway Kennels  Donates to Bassett, Pit, Bull Dog Rescues, Pataskala 
Park Your Paws Donates day care to Pets With Out Parents
My-T-Fine      Delaware
​Pathways to Independence
Barks & Rec
Doggie DayCare ​
Fuzz Playground
Home Dog Resort & Daycare
All Paws
Pinnacle Pets Stay & Play
Camp Bow Wow  Hilliard
Pet Suites  Powell just north of 270 on High St/Rt 23​
Kennel Club USA  Johnstown​
Soggy Paws  Pataskala
Village Gate Animal Hosp & Pet Resort  Grandview​
Willowwood Pet Resort  New Albany​
Lucky Dog Day Camp  Lewis Center​
Metro City Doggie Daycare  Northeast Columbus​
Lucky Bones Dog Care
The Hound Hut  Gahanna​
Columbus K9
Catch N Fetch
My Dog's Spot Doggie Day Care  433-0990    Powell
​Uncle Keith's Doggie Daycare  German Village​
Playful Pets ​
Red Barn Bed & Biscuit  Ostrander​
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Dog or Cat Died
Scroll below to Vet info for:
              -mobile vet home euthanasia services
Scroll below to When your Pet Dies info for:  
              -cremation services
              -burial services

Dog Parks 

 Go Down Dog Park (Worthington) Bravo!  requires all dogs/pups to be s/n for entry  Kudos to Worthington for being the only public park to require s/n of all visitors !  Everyone will have a more enjoyable visit because there will be fewer dog fights
Bark Park               Bravo !  requires all dogs/pups to be s/n for entry  Powell /Delaware Co
The Canine Companion Club    requires dogs/pups be s/n by 6 months of age  
Big Walnut Dog Park      NO  s/n policy
Hilliard  Heritage Trail Metro Park Dog Park
Tailwaggers  An indoor dog park
Hilliard Spindler Dog Park which is a Columbus City Dog Park 
Delaware Co  Alum Creek Dog Park           NO  s/n policy
Westerville (Brooksedge) Dog Park   NO  s/n policy
Gahanna Pizzurro Dog Park
Nando's Dog Park  Short North​
Wheeler Dog Park
Violet Township
Circleville Dog Park
​Paws 2 Play  Licking Co/Granville
​Rocky Fork Metro Park Dog Park
Three Creeks Metro Park Dog Park  Columbus
Walnut Woods Metro Park Dog Park
Mill Run (Delaware County)  840 Mill Run Crossing  Delaware 43015   (36/37; behind Meijer & Kohls)
​Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park

Upper Arlington has numerous off leash areas: 4780 Stonehaven Dr, 1734 Cardiff Rd, 3375 Kioka Ave, 2096 Arlington Ave, 1903 Arlington Ave, 2070 Northam Rd, 4840 Stonehaven Dr, 4280 Oxford Dr, 2470 Tremont Rd, 3855 Reed Rd, 1270 Fishinger Rd, 2826 Stratford Dr, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln, 4250 Woodbridge Rd, 2211 Northam Rd, 1722 Cambridge Blvd, 2111 Westover Rd, 2875 Lane Rd
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Dog Running/Exercising Services
Ruff Runners

Dogs In Hot Cars
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​Print and keep copies in your car to place on the windshield.
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​Dog Walkers & Pet Sitte
rs in Columbus OH

Dog-Ma Pet Sitting      614-397-9593     sar7658@aol.com 
Mutts on the Move Pet Care & Errand Service, Special Needs Care Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
Fido's At Home    This awesome company also fosters our homeless cats and dogs
Barkley's In Home Pet Care
Song Dog Walking & Pet Sitting      Donna Mogavero58@gmail.com
In Demand Pet Services  mention this ad, will donate 10% to Franklin County Dogs.com
Scales, Tails & Paws  Donates 5% to us, CHA or Cat Welfare
Luv Your Pet  receive 25% discount for 1 pet/1 visit, which will be donated to CDC !
Top Tier Pet Care donates 50% of 1st visit if you mention our site  
Le Pooch Luxury Dog Walking and Pet Services 
​Just Like Home          614-313-0460

Dublin Pet & Home Sitting Services   268-9104     
Excellence Canine Pet Sitting
Happy Paws 614
Home Dog Resort & Daycare
Safely Home Pet Sitting & Transport
For The Paws
Doggie Time
Columbus Dog Walker
Pet Nannies
All About Paws
Columbus Dog Walker
Tangled Dog Walking
Jan's Pet Care 
Critter Sitters
Just Like My Babiess Pet Sitting, Services
Sit4Pet
Bart & Gabriel
Toni Sits Pets
Watchdog Pet Sitting
Whiskers 'N Tails
Camp Woof
Central Ohio Professional Pet Sitters

Dog Wardens

Bexley
Columbus FranklinCountyDogs.com
Gahanna
Reynoldsburg
Westerville
Whitehall
239-8881
462-4360
471-8080
866-6622
901-6863
237-6333

Domestic Violence & Pets

For Immediate Assistance With Pets 614-980-2032 in a dangerous situation, Columbus Humane  
​or click here for more info  Columbus Humane

Choices of Columbus     (article about how they accept pets)
Harbour House Domestic Violence Shelter  440.260.8595  Crisis Line   (accepts pets)  Locations throughout Ohio
Lutheran Social Services Choices   (accepts pets)
ActionOhio.org    (Ohio County by County listing of domestic violence resources)
Red Rover  offers grants for people to get their pets out of harms way
Peace For Pets
Animal Welfare Institute Safe Havens Nationwide
Stark Co Domestic Violence Project 330-453-7233  24 hour  hot line
National Link Coalition

More Ohio Listing May be found on this link
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Emergency Vet Offices  &  Vet Offices With Extended Weekend Hours
-- Other  Emergency Clinics in Ohio
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Med Vet Diley Vet,  
614-829-6444, accepts Care Credit,   S East Columbus, 9695 Basil Western Rd,  Canal Winchester  43110

Med Vet, Hilliard, 614-870-0480, open 24 hrs,  West Columbus,  5230 Renner Rd  Columbus   43228                  accepts Care Credit
Med Vet, ​Worthington,  614-846-5800, open 24 hrs, N Columbus, 300 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington   43085

Ohio State  Univ Main Campus 614-292-3551 ​accepts    Care Credit Campus Area, open 24 hrs, 601 Vernon Tharp St, Columbus  43220
Ohio State Univ     ​Dublin, accepts, Care Credit Care includes vomiting, diarrhea, limping, wounds, coughing, urinary, dermatologic, end of life care,
 more serious issues triaged & transfer to OSU Main Campus

Rascal Animal Hospital, 614-791-7729,    N West Columbus           5830 Britton Pkway  Dublin  43016              accepts     Care Credit   

                                                               Regular Vet Offices with Extended Weekend Hours in Columbus
Banfield Upper Arlington
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Banfield Easton
Banfield Grove City
Banfield Polaris
Banfield Reynoldsburg
Banfield Southwest Columbus
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Animal Medical Center
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Bethel Rd Animal Hosp
​​Columbus Vet Care
Columbus Vet CareNoah's Ark



Liberty Pet Hospital
​Norton Rd Vet Hospital


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Westerville Vet Clinic
​Village Gate Vet Hospital
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VIP Pet Care Westerville
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First Aid Classes for Pets

Ohio Pet CRP

Fence Building Companies

DogWatchOfColumbus     Donates $50 back to CDC if you mention this ad
Rocky Fork Co
A:Z Contracting

Mae Fencing
Clayton Services
Columbus Fence Company
Elevated Fence

Fence By Lance
Trudeau's Fence
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Webb Fencing

Fence-N-Deck Doctor   614-668-6098


Food Pantries for Dogs/Cats,  Food Recalls                                                   Food Recalls

Pet food banks can be found throughout Ohio. If your family is currently enrolled in a human food assistance program, check there first about potential pet food assistance. Some food banks offer pet food assistance as available to their current clients. It is also advised to contact your local animal shelter to see if they can help or have local resources to refer you to.

Ohio areas  RASCAL Charities  614-791-7729  to help individuals in need of food for animals in their care throughout  Ohio

Belmont County  Metal for Mutts    metalformutts2014@aol.com provides food, straw and shelter
Butler County  
The Butler County Animal Friends Humane Society   513- 867-5727
Delaware County Animal Health Org
Delaware & Franklin County  Lutheran Social Services   614-443-5130​

Fairfield County Cares
     
740-687-0500  Website
Fairfield Co, Lancaster area Greta's Pet Food Pantry  
Franklin County, Columbus Humane
Franklin County Adopt Ohio 
Franklin County  Fairthful Forgotten Best Friends   food/vet care for people who qualify
Franklin County  Pet Promise  assistance for pets & feral caretakers & guardians  
Franklin County ​ Franklin County Dog Shelter  525-3647​
Franklin County    Mid-Ohio Food Bank    Grove City  614-274-7770   pet food accepted and available to those in need
Franklin County   The Open Shelter Columbus   614-222-2885
Franklin County  Sedona Grace Foundation  
Franklin County  Westerville Area Resource Center  899-0196    Must be a Westerville resident​

​Coshocton County Animal Shelter  740-622-9741
Cuyahoga County Christians In Action Food Pantry   Olmsted Falls & Township  440-954-4140
Cuyahoga County  Fairview Park Hunger Center     440-665-1874

Cuyahoga County Cleveland Food Bank   216-738-2046   Website
Cuyahoga County St. Augustine Hunger Center  216-781-5530   Website
Cuyahoga County The Animal Rescue Center  Eastlake   440-942-1753  Website
Cuyahoga County Paw's Pantry  Lake County   440-823-0486    pawspantry@windstream.net 
Cuyahoga County  Charlie's Pantry  419-835-4052   Website free spay/neuter, alternatives for pet care
Cuyahoga County    Strongsville Emergency Food Bank   440-846-0197  Facebook
Cuyahoga County  Greater Cleveland Food Bank  216-738-2046

Greene County   Advocates 4 Animals Pet Food Pantry   Website

Hocking County The Pet Orphanage    Website
Hocking, Athens, Perry Counties      740-767-4500  Website

Licking County Humane Society  740-522-7197
Licking County Residents   Last Call Outreach Ministries  Licking Co Humane Society 740-323-2100 
Lorain County  MBR Pet Pantry  petpantrylorain@gmail.com 
Lucas & Wood Counties    419-266-5607     Website 

Mahoning/Trumbull/Columbiana County Angels For Animals   330-549-1111 x306    
Mahoning/Trumbull/Columbiana County   A Call Fur Help     330-550-5953  Website
Medina County  People Care Pet Pantry   216-210-5378 216- 571-8841    Facebook
Montgomery County   Franklin Area Community Services   937-746-7791  ​  Franklin/Springboro/Carlisle  

Portage County Ohio  People Care Pet Pantry.com

Summit County Ohio  People Care Pet Pantry.com

Summit County  Community Ministries Food Pantry  330-745-3693
Tuscarawas County  
Black Dog Food Pantry    330-401-5968
Tuscarawas County  Soft Kitty and Happy Tails     330-308-5396   Facebook
Tuscarawas County Journey's End Ministries 740-498-5772   Website
Warren County  Franklin Area Community Services   
937-746-7791  ​  Franklin/Springboro/Carlisle  

Grooming

Pet Palace   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection  Airport, Worthington & Hilliard 
The Doggy Den  Donates day care to Columbus Dog Connection and does rescue too ! 
TLC Grooming Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
Village Vanity Fur   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection   614-449-6695
Classic Clips  471-2564  Gahanna  donates to Columbus Dog Connection
​The Preppy Pet  
Canine Social Club  
All Paws
Barks & Rec  Self Serve Dog Washing
All About The Dogs Pet Wash
Polaris Pet Salon
All Tails Are Wagging
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Pinnacle Pets Stay & Play
Doggie DayCare  
Fur The Love of Dog Grooming, Delaware
For Paws Grooming
Good Dog Grooming
Carolyn's Home Away From Home
Buckeye Pet Grooming
Mona's Pet Salon
Village Gate Animal Hosp & Pet Resort
 Mutts & Co  free, self wash stations for dogs adopted through shelters/rescues, bring adoption contract within 1st month of adoption
Top Dog Daycare & Boarding
Willowwood Pet Resort
 My Vet Animal Hospital
Cheryl's Dog Day Care
Healthy Pets of Rome Hilliard
Karen's Doggie Day Spa
Metro City Doggie Daycare
Catch N Fetch
The City Dog
Kennel Club USA
Soggy Paws  Pataskala
The Pet Market Worthington
​     Mobile Grooming
Jeanne's K9 Mobile Grooming     Mobile
Aussie Pet Mobile Grooming    Mobile
The Dogfather  Mobile Dog Grooming    Mobile
Emi Pet Mobile Grooming
Health Clinical Trials for Pets ​
https://policylab.us/resources/guide-clinical-trials-pets/
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 Holistic Vet Offices
​Gahanna Animal Hospital    Gahanna
Paws In Balance Vet               Worthington                 work in cooperation with the clients' regular veterinarians to provide full veterinary care
Walden Woods Vet Care        House calls only      work in cooperation with the clients' regular veterinarians to provide full veterinary care 
Lifetime Pet Wellness Center   Worthington        full service vet care
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Holistic Options, Practioners, CMD Oil
U Thrive 365 Pet Holistic Health,  Reiki Work specializing in comfort of senior dogs in end of life stage.
The Animal Wellness Center
Veterinary Alternative Therapy     Belmont Co                       Saint Clairsville, Ohio    740-699-2800
Paws Elite CBD Oil
cbdMD Oil
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Hotels In Columbus that Allow Dogs

Red Roof Inn  usually do not charge for pets, 8 Columbus locations    
Drury Hotels  Columbus, Gahanna Worthington, Dublin​  614-207-6568
Marriot  50 S Front St Columbus 43215​ 614-228-4600  
Double Tree Guest Suites 201 Hutchinson Ave Columbus  43235​ 614-436-0004   866-716-8103
Sheraton Suites Columbus   no charge for dogs up to 40lbs. We also provide dog beds and bowls
​Hyatt Worthington  2 dogs permitted, 50 lbs or less
Homeless People Help for their Pets
Faithful Forgotten Best Friends   Improving the quality of life for pets of the homeless and less fortunate in the downtown Columbus, OH and Franklinton areas through educating their owners and providing food, basic veterinary care, vaccinations and assistance with spay and neuter
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Insurance for Pit Bulls & Pet Insurance  

Pet Insurance Review  List of 12 of the best 22 pet insurance companies 
Pet Insurance Review by Consumer Affairs. lists top 10 
Pet Insurance Review by 365 , lists 10 insurance companies
Pet Insurance Review by Top Consumer Reviews
Companies
Farmer's Insurance Group  440-343-6079​
Chase Agency  330-333-2893​
Farmer's Insurance  614-443-5000
Figo Pet Insurance  
Geico      Insurance for Renters 800-432-8612
Paul M. Kelley IHT Insurance Agency 614-761-2825  x109​
All Seasons Insurance  740-369-3369
MetLife Pet Insurance, pit bull friendly
Bingo Dog Insurance

Legal Issues & Estate Planning  


Julie Mill Law    614-519-8661 Pet Estate Planning, Donates 30-50% of her fee to  Columbus Dog Connection if you mention our site 
Gary Sieg Law  wills, advanced directives,     614-783-9076

Holland & Muirden, Attorneys at Law,  estate planning, animal law, conservation law
 2ndChance4pets.org   estate planning​
 Law Dog        animal law, pet trusts, 614-444-4211     

Low Cost Spay/Neuter & Vaccinations

   Zip Code Databases for low cost spay/neuter    ASPCA        Petsmart                     HSUS

Free Spay/Neuter for residents of Franklin County that Qualify
Franklin County Dog Shelter offers FREE spay/neuter to dogs owned by Franklin Co Residents who meet the following guidelines:
-show proof of participation in any of the following public assistance programs: Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps (SNAP), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants/Children (WIC), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Retired Veteran or Active Military, Section 8 Housing, Energy Assistance Program, Ohio Works First, Medicaid. Or, residents of Franklin County whose household income is not greater than 150% of the federal poverty guideline

Voucher Programs
Cat Welfare  Offer spay/neuter vouchers for cats
SNAP Central Ohio  Offer spay/neuter vouchers for dogs and cats

Options for Homeless People
Faithful Forgotten Best Friends   Improving the quality of life for pets of the homeless and less fortunate in the downtown Columbus, OH and Franklinton areas through educating their owners and providing food, basic veterinary care, vaccinations and assistance with spay and neuter

Low Cost Options
Columbus Dog Connection      614-471-9000       2761 Johnstown Rd, Columbus 43219
Offering low cost spay/neuter services.    Low cost vaccine clinic. 1st Saturday Monthly, 10-1pm,   No appt needed
We are a non profit org.  All donations & services done through our office ​go directly back to helping Ohio's homeless dogs/cats

Low Cost Medical Options
Capital City Spay & Neuter Clinic   Supports Columbus Dog Connection 
Rascal Unit   ​
SOS (Shelter Outreach Services)
Champaign County Animal Welfare
​TAHO  Delaware OH
Discount Vet Wellness 
Value Vet   (Graceland Shopping Center, Marysville locations)
​VIP Pet Care  
Whitehall Animal Hospital
Care Pet Clinic
Livingston An Hosp
NOMAD      cats only
Pet Wellness Vet
Black & Orange Cat Foundation
Butler County  Animals Friends Humane Society
Champaign County His Hands Extended Sanctuary 
Cuyahoga County and Northeastern Ohio Pet Fix
Galia County SNAP Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
SpayUsa.org
PetsMart (VetsMart)
Montgomery County Humane Society of Greater Dayton
Muskingum Co AS
Fairfield County HS
Fayette Co HS
Tuscarwarus County TNR
Tuscarwarus County
Trumbull County Steel Valley S/N
Union Co  Value Vet Services
Warren County TNR of Warren
Delaware County Clinic
SNACK, Licking Co
Ross County,  Purrfect Companions, Cat Spay/Neuter Assistance
Spay/Neuter Ohio
Advocates For Animals         Mansfield       740-373-0017     
         West Virginia Options   (close to the Southeastern Ohio border)
          WHS of Parkersburg SPOT Clinic Parkersburg WV​
          Help For Animals      (east of Huntington WV)
Athens Humane
Harrison Co Operation Warm
Humane Ohio  Toledo
Stop The Overpopulation of Pets  Sandusky County Residents  419-774-1738
Allen Co Angels For Animals
Crawford Co Humane Society 419-562-9149  
Knox County Humane Society
Wyandot Co Humane Society Project HOPE 419-294-4477  or 8 88-294-4477 ​ 
Planned Pethood  Whitehouse, OH​​
Sandusky Co Humane Society 419-334-4517
Clinton Co Wilmington Humane Society 877-802-1633 
United Humanitarians  Feral Assistance 419-475-1977     Toledo OH
One of a Kind Spay/Neuter Clinic
Angels For Animals free spay/neuter for feral cats​ 330-549-1111      Canfield OH
Western PA Options for cats/Ferals  Spay/Neuter Clinic  724-719-6233, can drop ferals till 12 noon, call on your way there
​More Western PA Options
Coalition for Animal Concerns 330-649-0759    Canton OH
Alter Clinic Low Cost S/N  234-804-3064     Canton OH  (Stark County)
Hearts and Paws  330-854-4508   Stark Co              330-665-9941   Summit Co  
Spay Neuter Clinics.net  Girard Ohio  Trumbull County
Pet Guard  Cuyahoga Falls & Uniontown locations
City of Cleveland Kennel   A Snip In Time  330-849-0635
PetFix 
Cleveland Animal Protection League (APL)
Geauga County Rescue Village
Lorain Co 4Pets Clinic
HS of Green County
Spay It Forward, Cats Only
SICSA
Pups United             Clark Co
Snip, Chip, Tip  Cats only
Pets In Stiches
UCAN Spay/Neuter Clinic
Ohio Alleycat Cats only
MARX (Minimizing Animal Reproduction without Extremes)
Rural Area Vet Services
Neuter Scooter   Cats Only         
Media
Pet Pages    print magazine distributed in Columbus,  advertise your pet related business or dog/cat event
Pet Connections Magazine  print magazine distributed in Columbus,  advertise your pet related business or dog/cat event

Medical Assistance for Dogs & Cats

   Emergency Services     in Columbus & Ohio

Save Ohio Pets   855-243-7283  Assists with Vaccines, Spay/Neuter, Transport to Vet Offices      Columbus
TAHO    Financial Assistance with pets, temporary housing, rehoming assistance, behavioral assistance, miscellaneous aid
​​Give Pets A Chance Assists with Medical for those in Financial Need
Life Care Alliance  614-278-3130    ​ Assists pets if you are on a Life Care Alliance Program         
​Faithful Forgotten Friends  Assists Homeless and Less fortunate with food, medical care
​Soul Connections  Central Ohio assistance
​Oscar's Cause

​Assistance Dog Partners  For Assistance Dogs Only
Brown Dog Foundation  Dogs, Cats, Life Saving treatments, medication costs
Bummer Fund  Columbiana, Mahonin, Trumbull Counties in Ohio
Bo Paws-It-Forward   providing grants and resources for pet parents in need of financial assistance
Cody's Club  Dogs & Cats with Cancer
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund  Deaf Dog Medical Assistance
IMom.org
Jake Brady Memorial Fund
Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation  Dogs & Cats with Cancer
Letters Foundation  Dogs, Cats
Magic Bullet Fund  Dogs with Cancer
Mosby Foundation  Dogs
Onyx & Breezy Foundation  Dogs & Cats, Medical Care
Orthodics for Dogs
Paws For A Cure  Dogs & Cats, Urgent Care
Pet Assistance Inc  Dogs, Cats, Medical Care
​Pet Fund.com
My Pet Child    A Nationwide directory of low cost services
Pets In Need  Cinci Area
Pets of the Homeless
Red Rover Fund  Dogs, Cats, Urgent Care
Riedel & Cody Fund  Dogs & Cats with Cancer
Rose's Fund  Dogs, Cats, Pets with life threatening illness or injury
Shakespeare Animal Fund  Dogs & Cats, Urgent Care​
Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation
Tank Fund    Knox Co Ohio only

Dog Breed Specific & Cats  (options above help cats as well)
Cats In Crisis
Diabetic Cats In Need
Feline Vet Assistance Program  only for vaccine-associated sarcoma 
Feline Diabetes
American Humane Assn
Handicapped Pets
Boxers, Toby's Gift for Boxers
Chow Assistance
Corgi Aid
Doberman (special needs)       
Great Pyrenees
Lab Med
Labrador Life Line
Westies

Wheelchairs
Rescued Rollers
 Eddie's Wheels         
Dachshund Wheelchair Instructions          
HandicappedPets.com                   
Handicapped Pets Foundation
Ramps for Seniors                       
​ K9 Carts

Military Assistance

Dogs On Deployment
Pets For Vets
Veteran's Assistance for Guide Dogs
​Pets For Patriots
CSW Farms Foundation
Mash Pantry
PACT for Animals (Nationwide, serves military and medical needs)

Miscellaneous

 Ohio Companion Animal
Om2Ohm Meditation & Wellness Center     Animal Communication Services​

Pet Loss & Grief Counseling

A Message from Pet Heaven
The Ohio State University Vet School  614-292-1823
Coping With Pet Loss
Books, Poems, Coping Strategies, Kids
Assn for Pet Loss Bereavement
Pet Loss
Lightning Strike
Pet Loss Support
Dealing With Loss
In Memory of Pets
 ASPCA Hotline 877-474-3310 to talk about pet death
Grief Awareness Guide

          Counselors
Carolyn Buck,     MA, LPCC
Tina Bulucea,     MSSA, LISW
Meg Toukonen,  RN, MSN, CNS
Marsha Michaels, MA, LPCC, 
330-566-2747       
216-407-4037      
800-544-9750 x 257
330-239-4680   





            Meetings
Pet Loss Support Group    (Columbus Academy of Vet Med & Medvet)  Villa Angela Care Center 5700 Karl Rd Just South of Route 161
                                                         Meetings 7-8:30p  2nd
 & 4th Tuesdays monthly Dorothy Hall 614-895-3416 
Pet Loss Group Hospice of the Valley                                                      330-788-1992  5190 Market St, Youngstown   44512   
Humane Society of Greater Akron      330-769-3393 
Pet Loss Support Group         Sponsored by  Medina Co SPCA   330-657-2010
Cleveland Heights Main Library             216-407-4037     Cleveland Heights

Search & Rescue  

K9Response of Ohio                740-965-5904
Midwest K-9 Search Unit       614-769-4459

Senior Citizen Assistance

Lifecare Alliance 614-278-3130 provides some assistance to pets with seniors
Granny Nannies
National Council on Aging  Care's guide on Pets for Seniors
Hospets   Lisa at 614-266-3267 Lisa@Hospets.org     Serving Senior Citizens & Hospice patients in Union County      Hospets offers volunteer pet care services for referred seniors, disabled and hospice patients who need help caring for their pets enabling them to continue to enjoy their pets without having to worry about how they will care for them. Hospets can:
  • Transport pets to grooming and veterinary appointments          *Assist with pet food, pet meds,  financial aid for  basic vet services 
  • Transport pets to assisted living facilities for visits          *Provide emergency respite care for the pet if owner is hospitalized
  • Assist with pre-planning placement helping owner with finding a new, loving home for their pet
  • Clean litter box, walk the dog, and provide general grooming
  • Offer 24/7 Emergency/On Call pet caregiver until family can take possession of a pet (contacting Hospets before a crisis is crucial)

Specialty / Retail in Columbus

Paw Print Photography owner & volunteer Kathy Bernat fosters homeless dogs​
Growlers Dog Bones  A very cool non profit that employees kids with disabilities  
Wag Swag.com    Donates 10 % to the Animal Shelter Society in Zanesville
Captivating Canines  cute dog stuff​, Westerville
Moochie & Co  Tuttle & Easton
Brilliant K9  Best harnesses mention you saw them from our site & get 10% discount we get a 5% donation, CDC is the coupon code to use
Browning Photography     
Mutts & Co    self service dog washes, grooming
AllAboutTheDogsPetWash.com
DogDaysOhio.com
Fundogmentals  Massage  614-306-8662
Terri's Photography Studio  73 E William St   Delaware  740-362-4383
Adler House Photography
Photo Bark Pet Photography
Joy St Clair  446-6569
Rick Buchanan Photography
Stephanie Moon Photo
Portra Pets 614-298-8355
PetPaparazziStudio.com
Rouxby Photography
Valerie Haulk Photography
Danielle Neil Photography
KVon Photography
Pet Butler   Dog Waste Removal​
Happy Lawn Dog Waste Removal
MyGoodPuppy.com  bark collars, containment systems​
Pet Wants  Fresh food delivery service
Tracking Companies
Tractive.com

Trainers / Behaviorist

PetPalace Dog Training​
Gigi's Behavior Modification ​
  Addressing behavior issues including:  Leash reactivity, Fearful interactions, Reactivity w/ people or dogs, protective/guarding ,  separation problems, handling concerns, unruly play, general unruly behavior

The Dog Stop   Donates to Columbus Dog Connection​
Out of This World Dog Training  Specializing in  nuisance behaviors using positive reinforcement methods
​Pet Behavior Partners  ​a great option for training and calming medications that can only be prescribed by a veterinarian
Dr Nellie Wilburs at  Health & Harmony Animal Hospital
Delighted Dog Training
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Home Dog Resort & Daycare
​Pets & People In Harmony
Sky Dogs Training
​Rowan's Dog Training  Helps adopters have an easy transition/best chance at thriving in new home
Karen Pryor Academy Trainer
Out of This World Dog Training Specializing in nuisance behaviors using positive reinforcement methods
In Demand Pet Services  Donates to Columbus Dog Connection
K-9 TLC Training, Learning, & Care  740-525-4481

Best Pets Dog Training, Sarah Filipiak, Discounts for dogs adopted from shelters/rescue
Sheila Ferguson    CBCC-KA    CPDT-KA   DipABT, Free phone consults for CDC adoptees
Calm Canines Dog Training     Janel Biglin Discounts for dogs adopted from shelters/ rescues
Positive Pups Dog Training   Discounts for dogs adopted from shelters/rescue
For The Paws   578-7931​
Excellence Canine Training   270-0610​
​Katie's Canine Connection 
ABT K-9 Connection, Sharon Smith
ACME Canine Training
Spotted Dog Pet Sitting & Training
Columbus K9
Buckeye Dog Training      
specialize in dogs who have anxiety and aggression
Pat & Jerry Shields Dog Training
Posi Dog Training
Dog Talk
Sit Means Sit
Bark Busters
Pinnacle Pets Stay & Play
The K 9 Guy
Wizard of Dog
Dog Logic, Diane Ott, DVM
Calm Canines Dog Training
Traci Shreyer, MA
Willowwood Pet Resort
Victoria Voith DVM, PhD
Sunnyside Training
Columbus All Breed Training
Adventure Unleashed
Blackburn's K9 College
 Kennel Club USA
K9 Ponderosa  Delaware OH

Northwest Animal Hospital
Arf Academy
Pet Behavior Associate
Fido Finishing
Camp Woof
AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com

Transporting Dogs

Pilots N Paws
​Royal Paws
Kindred Hearts Transport Connection

Vet, Humane Society,  & Dog Warden Assns & OH Licensing Board

 Ohio Vet Medical Association
 Columbus Academy of Vet  Central Ohio Vets​
Ohio Animal Welfare Federation
 Vet Licensing Board
 Ohio County Dog Wardens Association

Vet, Mobile, Come to Your Home Care, Euthanasia at Home

For All Species               appointments,    affordable home euthanasia    614-845-1122
City Paws                          appointments,     home euthanasia                           614-636-1818 
James Herriot Mobile Vet  appointments, home euthanasia                  614-459-3434
Your Visiting Vet​         appointments,     Hospice, home euthanasia        740-899-5789
Lap of Love                      Hospice Care,  home euthanasia                                614-827-3447
Discount Vet Wellness   home euthanasia                                                          740-915-8351       
Purfect Care Feline Center   appointments,  home euthanasia              614-486-7877        
Buckeye Mobile Vet    appointments,    home euthanasia                          614-563-3166       740-966-5511
Columbus VetCare     appointments,     home euthanasia                            614-312-6683
Less Stress Vet               appointments,    home euthanasia                           614-457-8761
​Purrfect Care (cats)    appointments,    home euthanasia                           614-486-7877
Visiting Vet Angels                                                   home euthanasia                   614-699-1110
Franklin County Dog Shelter   Offers low cost euthanasia services for animals which are suffering, advanced age, or unsafe temperament.   $10
                                                                  
Wheelchairs
Rescued Rollers
Eddie's Wheels          
Dachshund Wheelchair Instructions          
Gunnar's Wheels

HandicappedPets.com                   
Handicapped Pets Foundation
Ramps for Seniors                       
​ K9 Carts

When Your Dog or Cat Dies

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Rutherford Pet Crematory     885-4006   Donates cremation services to Columbus Dog Connection dogs/cats in our program
    -pets can be taken to either location between 9-5pm, Monday-Friday, best to call first to ensure availability of staff
         Worthington  885-4006   515 High St Worthington  43085            crematory on site
         Powell           792-1471    450 W Olentangy St   Powell   43065       crematory on site
Veterinary Cremation Services   614-751-9950     davidmichelmoore@yahoo.com
 Donates cremation services to Columbus Dog Connection dogs/cats in our program
    -drop off by appt, can arrange for pick up services to your home



Schoedinger Pet Cremations    224-6105 
    -pets under 35lbs, can be dropped off at any of the Schoedinger locations                   Monday-Friday 9-3pm
    -pets over/under 35lbs can be taken to the 229 E State St Columbus  43215 location   Monday-Friday 9-5:30pm   Saturday & Sunday 9-4:30 
       
Spence Funeral Home 837-7126  Pickerington & Canal Winchester locations

Maeder-Quint-Tiberi Funeral Home  614-444-1185
Pet Cremation Services              614-272-6550 
Green Mountain Equine             614-879-8200     horse only cremation                          
Pet Heaven Cemetery                 740-927-3582  
Hummel Pet Services                  330-247-1401  Summit Co
Pet Memorial Products
MySacredAshes.com
Psyche Cremation Jewelry
Urn Garden  Urns, Jewelry, Gifts, Stones

Wildlife

Ohio Wildlife Center                     614-793-9453 
 St Francis Center for Wildlife  419-688-9140
Truetech Wildlife Help                 800-842-7296
Critter Control            Humane removal of wildlife

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Questions? Email us at:   ​ColumbusDogConnectionInfo@gmail.com​
Columbus Dog Connection    614-471-9000 
2761 Johnstown Rd Columbus  OH   43219   (near the Columbus Airport)