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Pets

Programs

Animal Care Services

The mission of the Columbus Animal Care Services Department is to protect and enhance the safety, health, and welfare of the animals and residents in our community.

Location

Address

2730 Arnold Street

Columbus

IN

47203

Phone Number

(812) 376-2505

Hours

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10am-5pm
Sat 10am-12pm

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

What To Bring

Photo ID

Fees

Vary

Additional Languages

City of Columbus

812-376-2500

123 Washington Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Furry Friends Food Bank

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) hands out pet food to community members in need.
The purpose of the pantry is to assist local community members with keeping their pets in their homes and out of area shelters. Mixed brands of cat food will be distributed in 4.5-pound bags and dog food in 14.5-pound bags.

Location

Columbus Municipal Airport parking lot in front of the plane, Charlie 119

Address

4770 Ray Boll Boulevard

Columbus

IN

47203

Phone Number

Hours

3rd Thurs of each month 4pm-5:30pm or until supplies last
If there's severe weather like thunder & lightning, we won't distribute, but we will if it's just raining.

Eligibility

Bartholomew County cat & dog owners in need of pet food

Intake Procedure

Drive up

What To Bring

Fees

FREE

Additional Languages

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS)

812-376-2505

4770 Ray Boll Blvd

Columbus

IN

47203

Humane Society

Bartholomew County Humane Society (BCHS) has been an institution committed to providing humane care for animals in need in Bartholomew County for over 50 years. What started as a grassroots effort by a small group of dedicated individuals has grown to a significant not-for-profit organization that not only cares for 900+ animals each year but is also dedicated to preventative efforts to control pet overpopulation.

Location

Address

4415 E 200 S

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 372-6063

Hours

Mon, Wed-Fri 12pm-5pm
Sat 10am-1pm
Closed Tues & Sun

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

Call or email, info@bartholomewhumane.org, to schedule appointment

What To Bring

Photo ID, payment for services; additional paperwork may be required

Fees

Vary

Additional Languages

Bartholomew County Humane Society

812-372-6063

4415 East 200 South

Columbus

IN

47201

PetFix Program

Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) transports community pets for spay/neuter services to Brownsburg Low-Cost Spay Neuter Clinic (LCSN) who provides high-quality, low-cost spay neuter services to domestic and feral cats and dogs. This will help reduce unwanted pet overpopulation in our county and promote animal health and safety in the community.

Location

Animal Care Services

Address

2730 Arnold Street

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 376-2505

Hours

Clinic dates and times vary, but are typically done twice per month

Eligibility

Intake Procedure

Visit website and complete Transport Appointment Request.
Please note when you complete this request, you are entering the wait list for these services. You must respond promptly when told we are ready to schedule your pet.

What To Bring

Animal being treated; updated vaccine records; payment for treatment

Fees

Vary

Additional Languages

City of Columbus

812-376-2500

123 Washington Street

Columbus

IN

47201

The Nala Fund - Helping Dogs with Medical Care

The Nala Fund’s mission is to help dogs who need medical care. Dog owners, dog foster families, and shelters may apply for assistance. Funds will be paid directly to veterinarian’s offices. In emergency cases where an owner has already paid and is experiencing financial hardship due, applications for reimbursement within one month of the procedure will be considered.

Location

Address

Phone Number

Hours

Eligibility

In need of medical care for your dog

Intake Procedure

Request assistance by contacting one of our partner organizations:

Bartholomew County Humane Society
admin@bartholomewhumane.org
812-372-6063

Columbus Animal Care Services
animalcareservices@columbus.in.gov
812-376-2505

What To Bring

Provide the following information to one of our partner organizations:
-Your name, address, phone and email
-Clinic name, contact person, address, phone and email
-Dog's name and age
-Medical condition/treatment need
-Approximate cost of treatment
-Amount of assistance requested
-Any extenuating circumstances

Fees

Additional Languages

Nala Fund

812-372-6063

4415 East 200 South

Columbus

IN

47201

Thor's Pantry - Pet Food

Thor's Pantry was established in honor of local dog, Thor, to ensure no pet goes hungry in our community due to lack of resources. Thor's Pantry seeks to help residents of Bartholomew County keep their pets in their homes and out of shelters by providing food to those who have fallen on hard financial times.

Location

Bartholomew County Humane Society

Address

4415 E 200 S

Columbus

IN

47201

Phone Number

(812) 372-6063

Hours

Thurs 12pm-5pm

Eligibility

Bartholomew County dog and cat owners in need of pet food and unable to purchase themselves. One visit per household per month.

Intake Procedure

What To Bring

Photo ID

Fees

Additional Languages

Bartholomew County Humane Society

812-372-6063

4415 East 200 South

Columbus

IN

47201

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What We Do

United Way of Bartholomew County leads our community in social service delivery, which provides long-term solutions to our most pressing challenges. We seek to ensure every individual has access to opportunities they need to reach their full potential, creating a stronger and more inclusive community for all.

Contact

1304 Hutchins Avenue

Columbus, Indiana 47201

Phone: 812-376-3001

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