As winter settles in, it's crucial to consider the well-being of our furry companions. While many dogs love playing in the snow, it's essential to recognize the potential dangers that cold weather poses to them. Let’s explore why it's unsafe for dogs to be outside in extreme cold weather conditions and explore ways to keep them safe and warm.
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Defend Your Friend 5K 2023
Your Support Makes a Difference for Pet Families in Need
The Columbus Humane Essential Care Center (CHECC) is open and already making a lasting impact in Central Ohio. The new center is unlike any other facility in the country and will help meet the needs of more than 106,000 pets under the care of our friends and neighbors who are living below the poverty line.
Unleashing the Columbus Humane Essential Care Center
Columbus Humane has debuted a brand-new Essential Care Center (3772 S High St., Columbus) featuring low-cost veterinary care, a pet food pantry, and veterinary workforce development. The new center is unlike any other facility in the country and will help meet the needs of the more than 106,000 pets living below the poverty line in Franklin County.
Celebrating 15 Years with Rachel D.K. Finney, CAWA.
Our CEO, Rachel D.K. Finney, CAWA, recently celebrated 15 years leading Columbus Humane. She’s forever changed the landscape of Columbus for both people and animals and our community is taking notice. Just last week she was recognized as a Woman of Influence in Columbus Business First’s inaugural awards of female community leaders. We’ve come a long way during Rachel’s 15 years of leadership. In her tenure, Columbus Humane has:
We're Celebrating 140 Years in a BIG WAY!
Later this Spring, the Columbus Humane Essential Care Center will open. We are excited to join three program areas under one roof, focused on support services for owned pets in our community. None of this is possible without people like you! Flip through our April Newsletter to see how your impact changing the landscape of Columbus.
Essential Care Center Update: Opening Soon!
At Columbus Humane, we are celebrating our 140th anniversary in a BIG way! Scheduled to open later this Spring, the Essential Care Center is the first of its kind. Located on the Southside, right off High Street, this facility will join three program areas under one roof, focused on support services for owned pets. These program areas include:
Case Update: 21 Golden Retrievers Find A Happy Ending
You may remember hearing about a recent animal cruelty case involving 21 pets removed from a home in New Albany in December last year. Among the 21 was Sullivan (formerly known as Octane) and 17 other Golden Retrievers. All pets should live free of suffering and be treated as valued members of loved families. Instead, these dogs were living in deplorable conditions. Overcrowded and filthy, it was shocking even to Columbus Humane agents. At Columbus Humane, we care deeply about pets. But we also care deeply about people. It’s difficult to see anyone living in these conditions and we’re glad to have put an end to it.
Now the goldens are off living their best lives. Read on to see how they are doing with their new families.
Sarah's Lasting Legacy
Planned Giving with Columbus Humane
Sarah Eagleson is the type of person who thinks long term. True in her professional life as well as in her charitable contributions, she tries to maximize resources to accomplish her goals. One of those goals includes giving back to her community. Sarah is a lifelong advocate for pets, passionate about animal welfare and a dear friend to Columbus Humane.
