Bringing the One Health Approach to Life at Columbus Humane
This June, we were proud to bring a powerful vision to life at Columbus Humane’s Essential Care Center on South High Street—home to our Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic and Pet Food Pantry. In a day centered on compassion, collaboration, and community care, we launched a special initiative rooted in the One Health approach.
In partnership with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA), we provided free healthcare for senior adults and their beloved pets, all under one roof. Not only were pets seen for wellness exams, vaccines, and preventive medications, but their people received critical health screenings and were connected with a social worker for personalized support. Families left with pet food and essential supplies from our Pet Food Pantry, easing financial burdens and helping keep pets in loving homes.
The One Health approach is a collaborative, multisectoral model that recognizes the deep connection between human health, animal health (both wild and domestic), and the health of our shared environment. At Columbus Humane, this means working across both human and animal healthcare systems to ensure care is accessible, collaborative, and compassionate.
We know the bond between people and their pets is powerful—and that bond often comes with sacrifice. Many pet owners will forgo their own healthcare to prioritize their animals. By offering veterinary services and access to human health services in the same space, our goal is to ensure that someday, families don’t have to choose.
When pets are healthy and their people are supported, households become more stable and communities can grow stronger.
Thank you to COAAA and to everyone who helped make this day possible. Together, we’re creating a future where no one—human or animal—falls through the cracks.
You can help make that future a reality.
Your gift helps strengthen the network of care that supports people and pets—providing access to veterinary services, essential supplies, and the partnerships that keep families together. Every donation builds a healthier, more connected community we all share.