Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare

6481 Nicholas Drive Columbus, Ohio 43235

Dogs & Cats

Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare animal shelter in Columbus, OH

Columbus Shelters

(614) 721-5569 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Today
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare in Columbus, OH

Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare (CO•PAW) is an animal shelter and nonprofit veterinary clinic located in Columbus, Ohio, about 9 miles south of the city, open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Founded in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) organization, CO•PAW is dedicated to ensuring that every pet in Columbus receives high-quality medical care regardless of financial constraints, offering services such as wellness exams, spay/neuter surgeries, dental care, diagnostics, and urgent walk-in treatment. The organization has served over 10,000 animals and performed more than 6,400 surgeries, and it also extends its work internationally through the GO•PAW outreach initiative, partnering with organizations abroad to provide surgical missions and spay/neuter programs for underserved animal populations.

Before you go

Adopting from this shelter

Adoption process

To adopt, contact [email protected] with your inquiry and allow 3-5 days for processing; adoption fees vary by animal type and age and include exams, spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchipping.

Service area: Columbus, Ohio
Animals served: Dogs & Cats