RESOURCES FOR HELPING PETS
Links and information to help you help your pets
URGENT ASSISTANCE
To report animal neglect, abuse and abandonment:
- To report cruelty, animal abandonment, or cases of animal fighting, contact the Capital Area Humane Society at 614.777.7387 to reach the confidential voicemail. Be prepared to provide the street address and zip code of the property where the animal is located.
For assistance with pets in a household experiencing domestic violence:
- Contact Capital Area Humane Society's SAFE HAVEN for PETS coordinator at 614.315.0102
PET HEALTH AND SAFETY
Emergency Vet Services in Central Ohio
- OSU Veterinary Medical Center
Open 24-hours/7-days per week – 614.292.3551
Emergency Care and General/Specialty Services
(Columbus - OSU Campus Area) - MedVet
24/7 Emergency Hospital and Referred Specialty Care – 800.891.9010
(Worthington - East Wilson Bridge Road) - Capital Veterinary Referral & Emergency Care
24/7 Emergency Hospital and Referred Internal Medicine – 614.870.0480
(Columbus - Renner Road near Trabue Road) - Rascal Animal Hospital
Open 24-hours/7-days per week – 614.791.7729
General and Emergency Care
(Dublin - Tuttle Plaza west of I-270)
Poison Control
First Aid for Pets
- American Veterinary Medical Association First Aid Tips
- HSUS – Your Pet's First Aid Kit
- Pet Alert – Guide to Pet Safety
Understanding FIV and FeLV
- Best Friends Animal Society – FIV Facts
- FIV Article by Virginia Clemans, DVM
- FeLV Article by Mike Dix, DVM
Cold Weather Tips for Feral and Stray Cats
- Colony Cats article
The fall and winter months provide special challenges to our outdoor feline friends. Whether it be freezing temperatures or exposure to chemicals, there are things we can all do to minimize danger. Our article features information and links for stray and feral cat caregivers, as well as helpful tips we should all remember to keep pets safe during the cold-weather season.
Pet Health Insurance
Pet Health and Safety During the Holidays
- Drs. Foster and Smith, Inc. – Holiday Safety Tips for Cats
- Drs. Foster and Smith, Inc. – Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs
LOST AND FOUND PETS
What to do if you lose or find an animal:
- Pet FBI Online Database
- Franklin County Dog Shelter
Found dogs in central Ohio - Capital Area Humane Society
Found cats in central Ohio - Petfinder Classifieds
- Central Ohio Craigslist – Lost and Found Board
PET BEHAVIOR AND GENERAL CARE
Caring for pets and resolving behavior issues
- OSU – The Indoor Pet Initiative
- ASPCA Pet Care Information
- Humane Society of the United States Pet Resources
- Best Friends Animal Society Pet Care Library
- Drs. Foster and Smith – peteducation.com
- HelpingFido.com
- HelpingKitty.com
Reasons NOT to Declaw
Colony Cats does not endorse declawing. These articles offer reasons not to declaw as well as alternatives.
- Declawing: The Price of Convenience
- Cats International-Statement on Declawing
- Soft Paws – Alternative to declawing
Children and Animals
- Kind News – HSUS publication to teach kids to be kind to animals
OHIO CAT/DOG RESCUES
AND SHELTERS
If you're looking to add a furry friend to your home, please adopt from shelters and rescues. Volunteer and support humane organizations in your community.
Note: We encourage owners who have a pet issue to consult with veterinarians and other animal experts to find a solution so pets can remain in their homes. If surrendering a pet to a shelter or rescue group is necessary, carefully screen the organization before relinquishing your animal.
List of animal shelters and rescue groups in Ohio
TRAVELING/MOVING WITH PETS
How to Move Your Pet Safely
Traveling with Your Pet
Pet-Friendly Apartments
- Finding Animal-Friendly Apartments – HSUS steps to follow to locate rental housing that will welcome your pet