2027 Columbus Pet Expo
March 12th, 13th, 14th 2027
MEGA PET ADOPTION
"Think Adoption First"
Thanks for visiting the MEGA PET ADOPTION page.
For the past 29 years, the slogan “THINK ADOPTION FIRST” has been
One of the main messages of the COLUMBUS PET EXPO.
If you have the available means, please consider donating or adopting from the rescues below. They will be facing a difficult time financially with all of their animals they take care of.
The list below includes local and national organizations that you can contact if you are looking to rescue a pet to make them part of your family. Some of them will be at the show with pets that are available for adoption. You will be able to visit with them and the groups and decide if you have found your new best friend. Please share this list with your friends, and remember that the only true way to stop the overpopulation and homeless pet problem is to spay and neuter.
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Browse Our Partnering Rescues
Badass Bulldog Rescue
Mission:
Dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming bulldogs in need through foster-based care and community support.
What they are known For:
• Focus on English & French Bulldogs
• Medical rehabilitation for high need cases
• Foster first placement model
Impact Snapshot:
• Rescues medically complex bulldogs
• Strong community foster network
How YOU can help:
• Apply to foster
• Donate toward medical care
• Share adoptable bulldogs online
Servicing these areas:
Columbus, Ohio
Central Ohio Co Paws
Mission:
Supports community cats through TNR, rescue, adoption, and education.
What they are known For:
• Trap Neuter Return programs
• Feral colony support
• Kitten rescue and adoption
Impact Snapshot:
• Reduces feral cat populations humanely
• Places socialized cats into homes
How YOU can help:
• Donate toward TNR
• Foster kittens
• Volunteer for trapping teams
Servicing these areas:
Central Ohio
Cozy Cat Cottage
Mission:
Provides a safe, cage free environment for homeless cats until they find permanent homes.
What they are known For:
• Cage free cat sanctuary
• Special needs and senior cat care
Impact Snapshot:
• Hundreds of cats adopted yearly
• Long term sanctuary for unadoptable cats
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate food or supplies
• Volunteer in the sanctuary
Servicing these areas:
Powell, Ohio
Grateful Acres Cats & Dogs
Mission:
Provides sanctuary, rescue, and adoption services for cats and dogs in need, with a focus on compassion and rehabilitation.
What they are known For:
• Cat and dog rescue
• Sanctuary for unadoptable animals
Impact Snapshot:
• Saves animals from high risk situations
• Provides lifelong care for special needs pets
How YOU can help:
• Donate
• Sponsor a sanctuary pet
• Adopt or foster
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Hand Me Down Dobes
Mission:
Rescues and rehomes Doberman Pinschers while promoting responsible ownership and breed education.
What they are known For:
• Doberman specific rescue
• Medical and behavioral care
Impact Snapshot:
• One of the oldest Doberman rescues in the U.S.
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate
• Volunteer
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Spoil ’Em Rotten Foundation
Mission:
Supports animals in need through rescue assistance, community outreach, and care programs.
What they are known For:
• Community based support
• Small scale rescue efforts
Impact Snapshot:
• Assists with vetting and rehoming
How YOU can help:
• Donate
• Volunteer
• Share adoptable animals
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Breezy Parrot Rescue
Mission:
Provides safe haven, rehabilitation, and rehoming for parrots and exotic birds surrendered or displaced.
What they are known For:
• Parrot specific behavioral rehabilitation
• Education on proper exotic bird care
Impact Snapshot:
• Helps rehome parrots into experienced homes
• Offers long term sanctuary for unadoptable birds
How YOU can help:
• Donate toys, food, or supplies
• Volunteer for enrichment
• Adopt or foster experienced level birds
Servicing these areas:
Columbus, Ohio
Clermont County Animal Shelter
Mission:
Provides compassionate care, adoption services, and community support for lost, stray, and surrendered animals.
What they are known For:
• County run shelter
• Reunification of lost pets
• Adoption and foster programs
Impact Snapshot:
• Thousands of animals cared for annually
• Strong community outreach
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate supplies
• Volunteer at the shelter
Servicing these areas:
Clermont County, Ohio
Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue
Mission:
Fairytales and Tiny Tails Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Central Ohio, dedicated to rescuing vulnerable kittens and providing them with the love and care they deserve. Powered primarily by passionate volunteers, we offer safe foster homes, medical treatment, nourishing food, and essential supplies to ensure each kitten thrives. Our mission is to find forever families for every kitten, creating happy endings where they are cherished, loved, and part of a family for life. Through compassion, commitment, and community support, we turn their tiny tales into life changing stories.
What they are known For:
• Neonatal Kittens
• Medical rehabilitation
Impact Snapshot:
We are a cat only, foster based, 501(C)(3) nonprofit and we specialize in neonatal kittens.
How YOU can help:
• Foster cats • Donate toward vet bills
• Adopt
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Great Lakes Boxer Rescue
Mission:
Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes Boxers and Boxer mixes across the Great Lakes region.
What they are known For:
• Breed specific rescue
• Medical rehabilitation
Impact Snapshot:
• Saves Boxers from shelters and neglect cases
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate
• Volunteer for transport
Servicing these areas:
Ohio & Great Lakes Region
Hickory Hounds Haven
Mission:
Provides rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services for dogs in need, focusing on compassion and second chances.
What they are known For:
• All breed dog rescue
• Foster based care
Impact Snapshot:
• Saves dogs from shelters and neglect
How YOU can help:
• Adopt
• Foster
• Donate
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Cabin Critters Rescue
Mission:
Rescues abandoned, neglected, and homeless animals and places them into loving, permanent homes.
What they are known For:
• All breed dog and cat rescue
• Strong foster network
• Community education
Impact Snapshot:
• Saves hundreds of animals annually
• Provides spay/neuter and vetting before adoption
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate supplies
• Volunteer at events
Servicing these areas:
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Cocker Rescue
Mission:
Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes Cocker Spaniels and Cocker mixes in need.
What they are known For:
• Breed specific expertise
• Medical and behavioral rehabilitation
Impact Snapshot:
• Saves senior and special needs Cockers
• Long standing rescue reputation
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate toward medical care
• Share adoptable dogs
Servicing these areas:
Columbus, Ohio
Furl 2 Furever
Mission:
Helps abandoned and at risk animals find permanent, loving homes through rescue, foster, and adoption programs.
What they are known For:
• All breed rescue
• Community outreach
Impact Snapshot:
• Rescues cats from shelters and neglect situations
How YOU can help:
• Adopt or foster
• Donate
• Volunteer
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
HALO (Helping Animals Lost & Orphaned)
Mission:
Provides rescue, rehabilitation, and training for dogs with behavioral or medical needs.
What they are known For:
• Behavior focused rehabilitation
• Training support for adopters
Impact Snapshot:
• Transforms high risk dogs into adoptable companions
How YOU can help:
• Donate
• Foster behavior needs dogs
• Attend training programs
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Special K9 Games / Pawsavers Rescue
Mission:
Rescues dogs from high risk situations and provides enrichment, training, and adoption opportunities.
What they are known For:
• Special K9 Games enrichment events
• Behavioral rehabilitation
Impact Snapshot:
• Helps dogs with training and socialization needs
How YOU can help:
• Donate
• Volunteer at events
• Adopt or foster
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Whiskers Animal Rescue
Mission:
Rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes cats in need, with a focus on compassion and responsible placement.
What they are known For:
• Cat focused rescue
• Feral and stray rehabilitation
Impact Snapshot:
• Hundreds of cats saved annually
How YOU can help:
• Adopt
• Foster
• Donate
Servicing these areas:
Ohio
Pet Rescues in Ohio From Years Past
4 Paws for Ability Non Profit
Adopt-a-Pit Rescue
Big Hearts K9 Rescue
Charlies Wish Animal Rescue
Columbus Cocker Rescue
Equine Partners Unlimited, Inc
Feral Mountain
Go Boxer Rescue
Grateful Acres Pets
Greyhound Adoption of Ohio Inc
Midwest Boston Terrier
The Greyhound Health Initiative
Hand Me Down Dobes
Help Save Pets Humane Society
Humane Society
Louisville Weimaraner Rescue Inc.
Purebred Rescue Organization
Sophia's Grace Foundation
Paw Savers Rescue
Pig Placement Network
Rescued Rollers
