Animal Complaints
The Animal Program encourages inquiries as well as complaints for locations within the city of Columbus and Worthington.
Animal Bites
Report a bite or scratch by completing this form or calling 614-645-7288.
Animal bites can be dangerous. Learn more. Some animals can even transmit rabies through a bite. If you or someone you know has been bitten, please report the incident.
Bed Bugs
For enforcement of housing code issues, including pest control: City of Columbus: 614-645-3111 or Franklin County: 614-462-3160.
Bed bugs bite people, but are not known to transmit any human diseases. They can, however, cause itching, skin rashes, and distress. Learn more.
Dangerous Animals
Report a complaint to 311 or (614) 645-3111 or using the 311 online form.
A dangerous animal is any animal that is a danger to the health, welfare and safety of the public and presents a risk of serious physical harm to persons, animals or property as measured by infectious disease status, viciousness, or poisonous status.
Farm & Exotic Animals
Report a complaint to 311 or (614) 645-3111 or using the 311 online form.
Special permits are required to keep many farm and exotic animals in Columbus. Learn more.
Mosquitoes
Report a complaint to 311 or (614) 645-3111 or using the 311 online form.
Mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases to people when they bite. Learn more.
Rats/Other Pests
Report a complaint to 311 or (614) 645-3111 or using the 311 online form.