Franklin County Dog Shelter Community Pet Pantry
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Hours: Pet food pantry Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm; supply shed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- What it is
- Pet food and supplies
- Who it helps
- Franklin County pet owners experiencing temporary financial hardship
- Where
- Franklin County pet owners
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Free pet food for Franklin County pet owners experiencing temporary financial hardship, plus a self-serve Community Pet Supply Shed outside the shelter (left of the lost dogs entrance) open 24 hours a day where neighbors can take free supplemental pet supplies with no appointment or registration.
How to reach them
Where: 4340 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229
Hours: Pet food pantry Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm; supply shed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Good to know
- Who can use it: Franklin County pet owners experiencing temporary financial hardship
- How to get started: Come to the shelter during pantry hours for food; the supply shed needs no appointment.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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