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If you are missing a dog, check out PetFBI.org! Search Pet FBI Here! Foster Dogs from FCDS Are you interested in helping shelter dogs that would benefit from a break from shelter life? Our foster progam is perfect for you! We are looking for short and long-term fosters that could help dogs with specific behavioral or medical needs thrive. Click Here for More Information! Adopt a Dog Lost & Found Foster a Dog OUR MISSION Our mission is to enforce the dog laws in Franklin County and keep the public safe from animal-related health or safety dangers. We respond to service requests, investigate complaints about nuisance, dangerous and vicious dogs, investigate dog bites, impound stray and dangerous dogs, file criminal charges, make court appearances, and assist the police in crimes involving dogs, injuries caused by dogs and livestock attacks. We provide compassionate care for impounded animals at the shelter, as well as adoption and lost dog services to the community. We also educate the public and teach dog owners to be more responsible citizens. Dog Shelter & Adoption Center (614) 525-3647 Animal Care & Control (614) 525-3400 View our Hours and Directory. View more OUR SERVICES Adoption Dog Laws & Licenses Foster Program Lost and Found Field Services Community Pet Pantry SNYP-IT, C-BUS Rescue Rehoming End-of-life Services Microchipping & Other Resources Newsletter Sign up Volunteer DonateDog Laws & Licenses All dogs three months of age and older must be licensed annually by January 31. When you acquire a new dog, you must license it immediately. Dogs in Franklin County must be immunized against rabies by a licensed veterinarian before a license can be purchased. Statistics We are dedicated to reducing euthanasia in our community by encouraging compliance with all dog laws, educating our citizens to promote responsible dog ownership and advocating spay/neuter services within our community. View Reports Latest News Franklin County Dog Shelter Achieves 92% Live Release for 2019!!! Franklin County Dog Shelter Achieves 92% Live Release for 2019!!! Live Release includes all dogs reclaimed by their owners, adopted or sent to rescue. See our statistics page for more information. Thank you to everyone who helped address the problem of homeless dogs by adopting, reclaiming and rescuing dogs from the shelter last year! Learn more Friends of the Shelter Friends of the Shelter is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization established to fund the medical care of the sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is funded by the county budget and from funds generated through fees, such as dog licenses. However, these sources of funding are not sufficient to provide medical care for the Shelter dogs that need more than basic services. The Friends of the Shelter was formed in 2003 to save these sick or injured—but otherwise adoptable—dogs so they can be adopted into loving, forever families. See Events Here. Visit the website Shelter Advisory Committee Shelter Advisory Committee Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 10th @ 6pm Zoom Details to Join: Meeting ID: 998 8854 0755 Passcode: 450518 Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) June 23, 2020 Meeting Notes August 11, 2020 Meeting Notes November 10 Agenda Teach Your Kids To Respect Dogs Teach Your Kids To Respect Dogs Children are frequently the victim of a dog bite, particularly during the summer months. Teach your children how to play it safe around dogs, and always supervise kids and dogs. Learn more SNYP IT, C-BUS Announcing our new FREE Spay or Neuter Program. Call 614-525-5454 to make an appointment. This offer is only available to low-income dog owners who are residents of Franklin County! This program is funded solely by donations. If you would like to make a donation, please use the link below, and Select "Spay Neuter Services" or simply add a donation when you renew your own dog’s license online. Learn more Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program Representatives from the University of Wisconsin’s Shelter Medicine Program visited the shelter, met with shelter staff and leadership, and...