Animal Care Services

08/30/2026

Meet Rocco!

Rocco is a charming adult Yellow Labrador Retriever with a heart as golden as his coat. This sweet boy is a professional cuddler who thrives on affection and loves nothing more than snuggling up close with his favorite people.

Rocco is a social superstar who gets along wonderfully with children and other dogs. He is even polite around feline friends, showing a curious but respectful attitude without any desire to chase.

Fully housebroken and crate-trained, Rocco is a well-mannered gentleman who only barks on occasion when he has something truly important to say.

He already knows how to sit on command, is great on a leash and loves a good game of fetch, although he might need a little convincing to share his prize once he catches it!

If you are looking for a loyal, affectionate, and family-friendly companion, Rocco is your guy! To meet Rocco, complete the Adoption Application online and then contact the shelter to set up an appointment since he is living with his foster family!

📍 Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/29/2026

Fall Flower Sale

Support Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services Furry Friends Food Bank and brighten your home with beautiful fall plants!

Purchase a $10 Duck Creek Gardens gift card and choose one 9-inch Mum, Aster, or Ornamental Kale.

$4 from every card goes directly to helping local families keep their pets at home and out of shelters.

📍 Gift cards can be purchased at:
Columbus Animal Care Services
2730 Arnold Street
📞 812-376-2505
✉️ Or email: [email protected]

Every card helps feed a pet in need. Thank you for supporting our community!

08/28/2026

🌯Burritos!🐶Boops!🐱Biscuits!

🥑We are excited to announce our upcoming fundraiser event at Chipotle! 25% of event sales will be donated to Friends of CACS!

📅Date: Wednesday September 2nd
🕓Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Location: 2260 N National Road, Columbus

Here’s how to make sure your meal counts:
🐾 Use promo code 7DPX7AD for online orders to pick up.
🐾Visit in person and mention the fundraiser or show the event flyer at checkout.

Mark your calendars and plan to eat dinner at Chipotle on 9/2/2026.

08/27/2026

What a perfect way to celebrate National Dog Day!

08/27/2026

Yoda!

Say hello to Yoda, the dog pictured here. Yoda is definitely enjoying the moment, and Animal Care Services is too as construction begins on the new Wendy H. Elwood Animal Care Services Center.

Yoda is also available for adoption! For adoption information, follow the link.
https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/

Photo dump and a more formal post celebrating the groundbreaking to follow.

08/26/2026

Please share🐾

Female chihuahua found on Middle Road.

08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day!

This day celebrates the bond between humans and dogs, raises awareness about adoption, and promotes dog ownership of all breeds, pure and mixed. All dogs should have the opportunity to live a safe, happy and abuse-free life.

Columbus Animal Care Services has over 50 wonderful, loving, personality+ dogs available for adoption! Visit the shelter today and meet your new bestie!

If you would like to get pre-approved before your visit or if you are interested in a specific pup, please complete the quick and easy adoption form found at this link.
https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/adoptable-pets/adoption-information-and-application/

📍Location: 2730 Arnold Street, Columbus
🕙 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM – 5PM
Saturday 10AM – Noon
Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and Holidays
📞Contact: 812-376-2505
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.columbus.in.gov/animal-care-services/

08/26/2026

Today we will be opening at 11AM after we celebrate!

Everyone is invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Wendy H. Elwood Animal Care Services Center!

Date: Today
Time: Remarks begin at 10:00 AM.
Location: Event parking is available at Animal Care Services, 2730 Arnold Street and the Evolution Training Center, 2670 Verhulst Street
Attire: Closed‑toe shoes are recommended for your safety and comfort.

We’re excited to celebrate this important milestone for the homeless animals of our community!