Adopting a dog is free, adoption can cost as little as $18

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center’s foster program is helping provide relief to the facility’s population.

In April, FCDS began encouraging potential adopters to adopt dogs to see if the animals and people were a good match.

“Franklin County Dog Shelter’s Foster-to-Adopt program is a great way to find out if one of our dogs is right for your family before you commit to a lifetime adoption,” said Charles Wilson, relationship manager with the community. “When you adopt, you will bring that dog home for a predetermined period of time while caring for them and loving them as you would your own.”

When you adopt an animal, the shelter continues to provide all necessary medical care and other essentials like food, leash, collar, and other supplies.

Last week, 19 dogs were adopted and 60 stayed in foster care, two of which were featured here on NBC4i.com.

There are 140 dogs available for adoption and anyone who has been at the shelter for more than 14 days can be adopted for $18.

This week’s featured dog is “Gingerbread”. This adorable guy loves walks and is great on a leash. This excitable guy is very curious and has a short attention span. On a recent visit to the shelter, he was seen wandering into a meeting room and moaning as he stared out the window.

Here are some other animals to adopt. CLICK on a photo will take you directly to the dog’s profile page at FCDS.

MORIS

Age: 4 years 1 month 2 weeks (approximately)
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Weight: 66 lbs.
Size: Extra Large
Main color: Black
Secondary color: White
Sex: castrated male

Shelter Favorite

THESEUS

Age: 4 years 6 months (approximately)
Due date: 04/29/2022
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Weight: 48 lbs.
Wide waist
Main color: Brown
Secondary color: White
male sex

goof ball

LUCY

Age: 3.5 years old
Breed: Pit Bull (mixed)
Adult size: medium
Weight: 43.4 pounds
Sex: Female (sterilized)
Adoption amount: $18

BusyBee
Crate-formed
Familiar
Shelter Favorite

Craig

Age: 4.6 years old
Breed: Pit Bull (mixed)
Adult Size: Large
Weight: 60.4 lbs.
Sex: Male (castrated)
Adoption amount: $18

BusyBee
Familiar
OK with dogs
Shelter Favorite