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Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare

Animal rescue in Columbus, OH

Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare was founded in response to an overwhelming community need for pet related resources. COPAW supports our community through low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations, pet adoptions, pet supply & food pantries, and pet care education.

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Address
3897 Great Southern Court
Columbus, OH 43207
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Meet their adoptable pets

3897 Great Southern Court

Columbus, OH 43207

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Adoptable pets at Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare

We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Border Collie/Portuguese Water Dog

Female, 5 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin 's adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin

Australian Shepherd

Male, 11 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Briana's adoption status with email updates.
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Briana

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Albi (aka Lola)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Albi (aka Lola)

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Macie 's adoption status with email updates.
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Macie

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Columbus, OH

Rescue FAQs

Central Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process includes the first year of complete vaccinations at no additional charge. Additionally, all pets are microchipped and spayed or neutered.

Adoption application

http://www.copaw.org/adoptable-animals

Pets at shelters & rescues near Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare

Colony Cats (& dogs)

2740 Festival Lane,
Columbus, OH 43017

Pickaway County Dog Shelter

21253 Ringgold Southern Road,
Circleville, OH 43113

Stop the Suffering

P.O. Box 404,
Carroll, OH 43112

We'll also keep you updated on Ziggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziggy

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Flannigan's adoption status with email updates.
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Flannigan

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Hilliard, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Milan's adoption status with email updates.
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Milan

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Mount Gilead, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mi'Yonna's adoption status with email updates.
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Mi'Yonna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Marion, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nicole's adoption status with email updates.
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Nicole

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Olivia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olivia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH

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