Columbus Humane Essential Care Center

3772 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43207

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center animal shelter in Columbus, OH

Columbus Shelters

(614) 602-6700 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center in Columbus, OH

Columbus Humane Essential Care Center is a humane society located in Columbus, Ohio, about 5 miles north of the city. It is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Columbus Humane brings 140 years of expertise to its work, serving as both an adoption and medical resource and as the law enforcement and cruelty investigation agency for animal welfare in Franklin County. Each year it cares for more than 8,000 animals across 49 species, with an average of 250 animals in care on any given day, supported by volunteers who contribute over 35,000 hours of service annually.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

Visit the shelter or view adoptable pets online, then contact an adoption counselor or fill out an inquiry form; the process is described as easy, and pets can often go home the same day, with all adopted animals receiving a veterinary exam, spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations.

Service area: Franklin County, Ohio (Columbus/Central Ohio area)
Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals