02/13/2021
These two girls were found running on N. 500W. If you recognize these hound-ladies, please contact the shelter!
Bartholomew County Humane Society
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Our mission: To provide humane support, care, shelter, and medical attention to abandoned and homeless animals, to place adoptable animals in permanent homes, and to promote education for responsible pet ownership.
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"To Help establish a humane and sustainable community for animals and their advocates through education, temporary shelter, adoption and the promotion of
Operating as usual
02/13/2021
It hurts our hearts knowing that Miles still hasn't found his forever home after all this time. He's been at our shelter for over two years now and has never had the chance to live a "normal" dog life. Miles is great with our volunteer dog walkers and the team here at the shelter but needs help learning to meet new people. He was the inspiration for our new adoption program that allows potential adopters to meet special dogs like him over a series of visits. This allows our team to help new people "speak" the language of dogs like Miles and to learn to help them adapt in their new homes.
If you're ready to invest the patience and love to help Miles get to be a real dog with a home and a family of his own, please call and make an appointment. He is looking for a home without children or other pets. He's a smart boy who's ready to learn and we know he's the perfect match for someone out there. We are desperately hoping he will find his forever home soon! His adoption fee will be waived for the right adopter.
Please call or email for an appointment or to get more information about Miles. If you're not looking to add a pet to your family right now, please help by sharing this post.
02/12/2021
Our shelter philosophy is to strive to provide The 5 Freedoms to every animal staying with us. One of those is to be Free from Pain, Injury and Disease.
We’re so pleased to have added an RVT to our staff who can assist our veterinary associates in rapid diagnosis and treatment!
Our community can be assured our team is caring for the medical needs of each animal with diligence!
02/11/2021
This month is Responsible Pet Owners month!
One way to be responsible is to chip your pet. This allows for any Good Samaritan that might find your pet to have it scanned at a vet clinic or animal shelter and reunited quickly!
Our shelter can chip your pet, with an appointment, for $20!
Give the pet you love so dearly the chance to come back quickly if an accident finds them on walkabout!
02/10/2021
PUPDATE: Owner located!!
This young guy has been found running north on 31! Not a safe thing for a pup, even though he’s pretty good sized! If you know where he belongs, please connect us to his family!
02/05/2021
PUPDATE: Apache us back with his Fam! Thanks everyone!!
This cutie was found on 900 W. and had reportedly been in the area about a week.
If you know where this boy belongs, please contact the shelter. You’re helping return pets (3 yesterday alone!!!), so keep up the great work Bartholomew County!
02/05/2021
Bartholomew County Humane Society
02/05/2021
Bartholomew County Humane Society's cover photo
02/05/2021
PUPDATE: we have been inundated with requests for appointments for this pup, thank you so much for your interest in adopting! We’ve already filled up for this guy but we’re happy to add you to our wait list for future pups! Call or email a description of your perfect pet!
Puppy Gill is the last one in his litter to be chosen—WHY???
He is about 3 mos. old, fixed, up to date on vaccinations, using a puppy pad to work on housetraining and is full of energy.
His foster mom noted that his favorite toys are the squeaky kind and he loves every human he meets!
This chocolately lab mix boy needs his forever family! Call or email our shelter to set up an appointment to meet him!
02/02/2021
Vote for Emmett to be in Dogster or Catster Magazine and take home a $5,000 cash prize!
Here’s one of our most favorite Happy Tales! Kitty Emmett is definitely a winner-cast a vote and help him win!
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Former street thug turned lover boy! This special needs old man went from the wrong side of the tracks to living the life of riley!
02/01/2021
We are BLOWN AWAY by the support our community showed us this past weekend during our virtual fundraiser with Jordan's Way. We had so much fun with Kris and his team and we hope you enjoyed it as well!
We can't thank all those who contributed enough. Every single penny means so much to us and helps us take one step further on our mission to find a loving home for every animal and promote responsible pet ownership. We'd like to give a special shoutout to a few of our sponsors/donors:
450 North Brewing Company
Ovation Technology Group
Pet Supplies Plus - Columbus Center, IN
Bob Poynter Columbus
Petsense Seymour
Berry Global for agreeing to match employee Annessa's generous donation!
Thank you again to everyone who tuned in and donated, to our staff, volunteers, & board members who took part, and to Kris & team for visiting us and helping us make this event happen. Our hearts are full and we are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community!
02/01/2021
PUPDATE: Dad found him and this boy is back home!! ❤️
This boy was found dragging his leash on 650 N. in Taylorsville this morning. If you recognize him, please contact the shelter!
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
Thanks to Ovation Technology Group for their very generous pledge of $1000!
We’re so grateful!
01/30/2021
Thanks to our hometown Pet Supplies Plus - Columbus Center, IN! We have some goodie bags you can bid on coming up!!
01/30/2021
Columbus Animal Hospital, we are so grateful for your help with our shelter animals-- please consider making a donation!
01/30/2021
There’s a LOT of dessert flying around over here!
01/30/2021
This looks G O O D!!
01/30/2021
Thank you for the $500 phone pledge from Bob Poynter Auto Group! We're so grateful for the very generous support!!
01/30/2021
The Bartholomew Crew us about to enjoy some deliciousness from 450 North Brewing! Not only did they send us pizza and beverages—they sent a gift bag for a doggo AND $120 cash!!
01/30/2021
Bail me out—it’s my first time in jail!
01/30/2021
Is it worth it Anne?
We think so! Keep donating Bartholomew County peeps!!
01/30/2021
Our team is working hard to get their chance to wear pie!! Please keep donating because FUNdraising is S W E E T!!
01/30/2021
Two min WARNING!!!! Let’s start the donations here below
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1697726713733776/?fundraiser_source=external_url
01/30/2021
Our team is getting ready for our Facebook Live event with Kris Rotunda of Jordan's Way!!
Go get your snacks and get ready to watch the fun!
01/29/2021
This sweet girl was found today on Ohio Ridge Road.
If you know where she belongs, please let our shelter know!
01/28/2021
This little puppy-boy was nearly hit last night on Base Rd. A Good Samaritan scooped him up and now we’re hoping to find his family!
Please contact the shelter if you recognize him.
01/28/2021
The Dodo Partners with Jordan's Way
We are so excited that Kris Rotonda of Jordan's Way will be visiting the shelter this Saturday at 5pm and taking over our Facebook to help us raise awareness and fundraise to make sure we can find loving, forever homes for all the animals that come through our doors! Kris is so passionate about clearing shelters all over the nation and is visiting shelters in all 50 states.
Kris was featured on The Dodo when he spent 72 hours in a shelter, learning what it feels like to be a dog without a home. He really gets what it's like from the time he has spent with shelter animals and staff. It's heartbreaking sometimes, but we know we can make a big difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. We hope you'll consider joining in virtually on Saturday with Kris and helping us save lives!
Visit our Jordan's Way fundraiser here: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1697726713733776/
01/26/2021
Stay tuned for more information about a fun, virtual event featuring Kris Rotunda of Jordan's Way here at our shelter this weekend!
There might be some challenging exercise, dessert and puppies!!
More teasers on the way!
01/26/2021
Bartholomew County Humane Society
01/26/2021
Bartholomew County Humane Society's cover photo
01/22/2021
This boy was brought to the shelter yesterday, late afternoon. If you recognize his. please connect us to her family!
01/20/2021
It's "Indoguration Day!" First dog, Major Biden, will be the first ever shelter dog to live at the White House. We hope Major's time as #DOTUS will inspire others to adopt and contribute to organizations who help animals like him find loving homes.
We would also like to welcome our former Vice President Mike Pence and his family back to Columbus!
#RescueDog #FirstDog #WelcomeBack 🐶🐱🐰🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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The Dodo Partners with Jordan's Way
Senior cat lady is seeking family who appreciates being young at heart! This is a lot of playfulness squeezed into a small package, aged to perfection! Her small frame led us to believe she was a kitten but her advanced tooth decay said otherwise. Kgaleesi has had a dental and only has a few teeth. She’s healthy and very active but is a senior (and her adoption fee has been sponsored). She likes other playful cats and would do well in an active home. Call for Khaleesi 812-372-6063 to meet up for cat nip and laser tag!
I’m Pita. I love birdwatching and having humans scritch me! I get along well with other cats and am not opposed to meeting children (because they also might scritch me!) I’ve been at the shelter almost 1100 days. I’m not complaining because I have cat friends and nice people feed and play with me but I hear Home is a great place. I think I’d like onto go to there. I’m almost 3 years old and I’m in great health but I do have FIV. The shelter says it’s why I still live here but perhaps you can change that! I’m awesome (the people all tell me that) so come meet me!
Louise needs a home!
Louise is one of our shelter dogs who has been here for several months. She is a real dog, with likes (playing, running, going on walks and getting snuggles) and dislikes (doesn't like to share toys or her food, not fond of cats) but don't we all have likes and dislikes? She would be successful in a home without children or cats, with a fenced yard and a family active enough to enjoy walking and playing with her. She's wonderful and we are so grateful for everyone working to help find her a forever home! Please call for an appointment to meet this little sweetie!
Abigale
Despite cross posting with a Maine Coon page, several appointments with people and her Pet Finder listing, we just can't figure out why gorgeous Abigale is still at the shelter! Miss Abigale is almost 8 years old. We believe she is a Maine Coon mix, because she is definitely not petite! She is very smart,, let bed her laser pointer toy but is not very snuggly. She’s independent but knows people with pointers and snacks are the keys to happiness! Sassy is a great adjective to describe her. It's so fun to watch her play. She loves chasing that red dot! She tolerates other cats, but she would thrive in a home with older children where she is the only pet. Abigale has been at the shelter for over 700 days now. Can you help us finally find her forever home? Find out more about Abigale on Petfinder: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/abigale-44746475/in/columbus/bartholomew-county-humane-society-in43/
We shared Miles with you a couple weeks ago. He is part of our SEA Program, our new placement program for dogs who have unique and individual needs. He's been here at the shelter for over 18 months, which doesn't help his stress-induced behaviors. Our canine crew is doing their best to keep him mentally and physically healthy, but we need your help! This boy has had a lot of interest on PetFinder and on social media but has yet to have anyone reach out to meet him. Here's a video of one of our volunteers working with Miles on his commands. He is a very smart boy, and is eager to perform if it means he'll get some treats! He's really deserving of a loving, patient, dog savvy home. Please share his information so we can finally get him into his forever home. https://www.petfinder.com/dog/miles-48611971/in/columbus/bartholomew-county-humane-society-in43/
Dog of the Week - Pinecone Willy
The handsome senior gent, Pinecone Willy, is our #DogOfTheWeek! Our best guess is that this guy is a lab/husky mix who's about 8 or 9 years old. Willy is a great dog! He's calm and never gets too riled up, so could handle a family with children. He enjoys going on walks, but would enjoy cozying up on the couch with you even more. He has come close to being adopted a few times, but things just haven't worked out quite right. We're hoping that he'll finally find his home! Willy wants to spend the rest of his life making his very own family happy, not stuck in a kennel here at the shelter. Won't you consider adding this senior guy to your family? #AdoptDontShop #AdoptASeniorPet #RescueDog
Last week's #DogOfTheWeek Foster is still waiting on his forever home! We can't believe he's still at the shelter. Just look at this sweet, happy boy hamming it up for some attention! Foster would love to spend the rest of his days snuggled up by you on the couch and going for walks. He's well-mannered and walks well on his leash. We're closed today but will be open again tomorrow at noon. We would love to introduce you to Foster or one of his many shelter friends! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#DogOfTheWeek Diego looooooves fetch! This handsome boy is FULL of energy and can't wait until he finds a family who's ready to help him use it all up. Diego is a strong pup and is still working on learning his manners, especially not jumping, so he would probably be best in a family without small children. Do you know anyone who's looking for an athletic dog to keep them on their feet? Send them to us to meet Diego! He's smart and learns quick, he just needs someone to help him focus his energy. :) #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
#DogOfTheWeek Snoopy loves to snuggle up and get pets but she's always down for a little play, too! We spent a little time learning what toys Snoopy likes best. She's not the best at fetch, but she sure likes to try! Snoopy is such a sweet pup who's waiting patiently to find the perfect home. She would make a great family dog. Come out to the shelter to meet Snoops! #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog
A belated post for last week's #CatOfTheWeek, Pretzel. When you first open the door to Pretzel's enclosure, she'll no doubt head back to the corner and give you a wary stare. But it honestly does not take too long to win this sweet girl over! After a few minutes of patience and letting her decide you're not going to try to pick her up (this is the ultimate betrayal in her eyes 😂), she'll come right up and headbutt you for some pets. We mentioned last week that she likes to play with her neighbors. Her upstairs neighbor kept booping her on her head while we were trying to get this video, but Pretzel didn't seem to mind too much. :) We are hoping some kind, patient individual decides to give Pretzel the chance she deserves. It's easy to pass her up for the other kitties who are sticking their paws out for you or meowing up a storm. But give this girl a chance and she's sure to win your heart! <3 #RescueCat
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Developmental Services, Inc. Behavior Managem
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2160 Arnold St
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4131 Rocky Ford Rd
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Lincoln Central Neighborhood Family Center
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The countdown is on Columbus! Here we go! Go to Jordan's Way and donate to your county shelter!
Hunter has run off!! Please contact me if you see him. He may look a little scary but he is a very sweet dog.
We live in North Columbus near Taylorsville.
My daughter's kitten "Casper " can anyone tell me how to help him? I've spent 200 already he still looks miserable. I listen on wkkg.
Thanks.
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Danny (long hair grey) with our Senpu. Senpu has been much happier now with the addition to the 2 cats we adopted.
Adopted 2 cats awhile back from yall. Pretzel and Danny. Pretezel is slowing coming out of her shell. She loves being petted (we still have to let her come to us) and she gives love nips. She loves laying on the couch watching the birds outside. She likes the laser pointer too. Her and the other 2 cats will play and chase each other. Danny is such a love bug. She loves to lay in bed with me. She loves snuggles and attention. She likes to be brushed. Due to her eye she has a hard time playing with the laser pointer, but still enjoys it. Her favorite place is on the back of the couch or my bed. She likes to follow me around. Our cat, Senpu, that we got the other cats to give her company, has really enjoyed having the company and playmates. Her and Danny are often chillin in my bed together.
Pictured: Pretzel
Lost cat from Rockwood St. in Midway Addition just west of CERAland Park. Sometime last night (Friday night).
Answers to Kitty. Six-year-old tiger cat. Chipped, declawed in front, indoor cat and unprepared for outside.
Jim Howe - 812-350-8176 or Debbie Howe - 812-374-7400
Does Anyone Know Daisy's owner - she showed up at Snipp It the Salon this afternoon
I left a midnight, she is safely in a cat crate at my home.
Owners phone goes straight to voice mail
Does Anyone Know Daisy's owner - she showed up at Snipp It the Salon this afternoon
I left a midnight, she is safely in a cat crate at my home.
Owners phone goes straight to voice mail
Can someone posts some pictures of dogs that are available?
Missing Beagle. Last seen 4/5/20 @ 4:30 pm. Grandview/Bellesville pike area.
Female Tri-color , black back. Scar between eyes. May have been with the husky. The husky came home last night at 11 p.m. They apparently separated at some point. Beloved family member. We have had her since she was 6 weeks old.
No Questions asked. PLEASE SHARE. COULD BE ANYWHERE BY NOW. Barth/Brown county. PM. call/text 812-764-2142 ANYTIME
Gosh can't believe it's been almost 2 years since we got our precious baby girl Lettie. She is the most loving n caring baby I could ever ask for. She definitely completes our little family. Really want to thank the woman at Bartholomew county humane society for helping us get her. PS she loves giving hugs n kisses
I got Scarlet in Sept or Oct. I now call her Baby. Just wanted you to see she went to a great home. I spoil her rotten and she brightens my everyday. Thank You!