Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Our mission is to enforce the dog laws in Franklin County and keep the public safe from animal-related health or safety dangers.We respond to service requests, investigate complaints about nuisance and dangerous dogs, investigate bites, impound stray and dangerous dogs, file criminal charges, make court appearances, and assist the police in investigations involving dogs.We provide compassionate care for impounded animals at the shelter, as well as adoption and lost dog services to the community.