MISSION STATEMENT:

The Columbus Animal Control Department shall be operated in such a manner as to insure the safety, welfare, and humane treatment of all animals and persons the department or its staff come in contact with.

NEWS:

• The City Council approved the ammendments to the ordinances unanimously tonight (5/7/08). The new ordinanaces are in effect immediately and are being enforced. The Animal Control Department would like to thank everyone who contributed to this long and thoughtful process.
• UPDATE: The Animal Control Commission has decided on a revised set of ordinances to submit to the City Council on Wednesday, May 7. The Breeder's Permit has been struck from the ordinance and in its place a fine of $100 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses of unaltered animals running loose. The option is available to have the animals neutered for a refund of the fine. To see the entire new ordinance click here.
• You can click here to see what kind of donations the shelter can use.
• Celebrate any month by coming to the shelter and taking home one of your own, or maybe just give them a little play-time. You could also donate to the Spay/Neuter fund to make it more possible for others to adopt an animal if you are unable to yourself.
• Our 2007 statistics are now available in the Statistics section

SERVICES:

• 24 Hour Service.
• Pick-up of stray, injured or dead animals within the city limits.
• Investigation of complaints regarding unrestrained animals, nuisance problems and neglected or abused animals within the city limits.
• Housing of strays and unwanted pets from the city.
• Animals available for adoption as pets into good permanent homes.
• Humane euthanasia of sick, injured, and unwanted animals.
• Return of healthy wildlife to their natural environment.
• Quarantining of bite cases for observation as required by law.
• Humane education and pet care programs for youth, school, and adult groups. A variety of pamphlets, films and other materials are available. Tours of the shelter facility can also be arranged.

CONTACT US:

• Call the shelter at 812-376-2505.
• After hours call Central Dispatch at 379-1689 or CPD front desk at 376-2600 to have an Animal Control Officer paged.
• Email the shelter at colanimal@tls.net.
• Send us mail at 2730 Arnold Dr. Columbus, IN 47203

For the protection of your pet and the convenience of your neighbors, please obvserve the following local ordinances:

• All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be vaccinated against rabies, and licensed with the City of Columbus each year. YOUR CITY LICENSE IS TRACEABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. You can click here to get a printable mail-in license application

• Dogs and cats must be under the owners control at all times.

• Pets must be provided with adequate food, water, shelter, and necessary medical attention.

• Pet owners must prevent their animals from creating a public nuisance (e.g., excessive barking, damaging property, harassing pedestrians).

HERE IS A MAP TO OUR SHELTER