About...

The Rabies and Dangerous Animal Program investigates reports of animal bites and dangerous animals in order to protect the health and safety of residents. 

Program Services

Specific services include: Animal bite reporting; Dangerous animal investigations; Dog, cat and ferret rabies vaccination clinics; Information about animal diseases that are infectious to people (zoonotic diseases).

Who Is The Program For?

The Rabies and Dangerous Animal Program is for anyone within the city limits of Columbus or Worthington.

Rabies Vaccination Clinics are open to the general public.

How To Use The Program

Animal bite reports and dangerous animal reports can be made by:

• Phone: 614-645-6134
• Fax: 614-645-7155
• E-mail: health@columbus.gov    
• Mail:  Columbus Public Health
           Animal Program # 501288
           240 Parsons Avenue
           Columbus, Ohio 43215

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:45am-4:45pm

Program Publications

Rabies Immunization Clinic Schedule

Don't Invite a Bite

Rabies Brochure

Resources and Links

If you see a stray dog running loose, call the Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control at (614)-462-3400.

For information on Ohio dog laws, locating a lost dog or adopting a dog, visit http://www.franklincountydogs.com/

Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine

Forms and Applications

Animal Bite Reporting Form

Contact Us

• Phone: 614-645-6134
• Fax: 614-645-7155
• E-mail: health@columbus.gov
• Mail: Columbus Public Health
  Animal Program # 501288
  240 Parsons Avenue
  Columbus, Ohio 43215