Franklin County Dog Shelter Emergency Dog Boarding During Extreme Cold
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Hours: During periods of extreme cold weather
- What it is
- Crisis and temporary pet care
- Who it helps
- Dogs owned by Franklin County residents who are entering Franklin County warming centers
- Where
- Franklin County residents
- Status
- Accepting applications
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Free, short-term emergency boarding at the Franklin County Dog Shelter for dogs whose owners are entering Franklin County warming centers during extreme cold and dangerous winter weather.
How to reach them
Where: 4340 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229
Hours: During periods of extreme cold weather
Good to know
- Who can use it: Dogs owned by Franklin County residents who are entering Franklin County warming centers; temporary emergency situations only
- How to get started: Call the Emergency Services Line at 614-525-3400, ext 1. Warming center staff and local law enforcement may also contact the shelter directly.
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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