There are 40 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Columbus, Ohio, from 3 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Closest dog rescues and shelters to Columbus
Pets Without Parents- Visits by Appointment
Speak for the Unspoken
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center
Columbus Humane
Midwest BunFest
Citizens For Humane Action Animal Shelter
CHA Animal Shelter
Pets Love Us Safe Haven
Gigi's
Humane Society Madison County
Happy Tails Of Central Ohio
Herp Haven
Canine Collective
Moonlit Marsupials
Fairfield Area Humane Society Adoption Center and Wellness Clinic
Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter
Critter Care Assistance, LLC
Ohio Nature Education
Hollar Rescue
Licking County Humane Society
Bully Creek Rescue Ranch
Union County Humane Society
HT-Z Giant Schnauzer Rescue
Licking County Animal Shelter
Circle P Sanctuary
Champaign County Animal Welfare League - David Robert Wetzell Memorial Clinic
wobbledogs adoption center
Knox County Dog Shelter
Buckeye Holland Lops Rabbity
Barely Used Pets
Marion Area Humane Society
Peace for paws ohio
Morrow County Dog Shelter
Paws Animal Shelter
Purrfect Companions
Clark County SPCA
Animal Welfare League
Perry County Dog Shelter
Mango's Haven Rescue and Sanctuary
Questions
Where can I adopt a dog near Columbus, OH?
There are 40 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Columbus. The closest is Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue in Columbus, about 3 miles away.
How many animal shelters are near Columbus?
20 animal shelters and 20 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 3 that work with a single breed.
What do I need to adopt a dog?
Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.