COPS-Central Ohio Pit Savers

COPS-Central Ohio Pit Savers We are not a rescue! We are an Animal Welfare and Shelter Diversion organization serving Franklin County/Central Ohio.
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Central Ohio Pit Savers aka COPS is a 501c3 Non-Profit helping all breeds of dogs in Franklin County/Central Ohio. We are a Shelter Diversion Organization, not a rescue. We are 1oo% funded through donations with all non-paid board members and volunteers. We are not a rescue & do not have the ability to take in dogs. Our mission is to keep dogs with their loving families, thereby decreasing the num

ber of dogs entering the Franklin County Dog Shelter and other area shelters. Our program is dedicated to providing lifesaving assistance for dogs in need regardless of owners’ ability to pay. Some of the assistance programs we provide are:
- Monthly low-cost vaccination Clinics (HOPE) in partnership with Rascal Unit
- Financial assistance for emergency life-saving veterinary care, spay and neuter, behavior resources, etc,
- Training assistance
- Pet retention education
- Humane euthanasia assistance
- Any other pet retention services (when funds are available).
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We also have our Shelter Diversion Program in conjunction with the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center (FCDSAC) which provides redemption fee assistance for families to get their dogs back (dogs must be spayed/neutered or owners must agree to get them fixed before we can assist), assistance with annual licensing fees and any other needs to prevent a dog from being surrender to the shelter. We also post and share all Rescue only dogs of FCDSAC.

Remember HOBBS from our Walk for Life? He needs to have surgery on his elbow which is being funded by the amazing Friend...
11/06/2025

Remember HOBBS from our Walk for Life? He needs to have surgery on his elbow which is being funded by the amazing Friends of the Shelter! He is in need of a medical foster to assist with his recovery. He was such a good boy at the Walk, is a favorite of the shelter volunteers and is so deserving of the help he is getting from Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center & Friends of the Shelter! If you are interested in helping you can email the shelter at [email protected] for more info.

Please see the original post below for more details on Hobbs and the Howliday Bazaar FOTS is having at the shelter on 11/22!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G3fkoqxS6/

We have had a lot of inquiries regarding COPS sweatshirts. Well, here is your chance to get one of your very own! The fu...
11/04/2025

We have had a lot of inquiries regarding COPS sweatshirts. Well, here is your chance to get one of your very own! The fundraiser with Custom Ink will go for 3 weeks with anticipated delivery to your doorstep shortly after (and in plenty of time before Christmas)! Here is the link to purchase:

Central Ohio Pit Savers (COPS) is a 501c3 Shelter Diversion Organization! We help keep dogs happy, healthy & at home with their loving families and out of the overcrowded shelter system. Buying a shirt from this fundraiser helps raise much needed funds for our Shelter Diversion Programs. Our Shelter...

Update on Boy Boy! Surgery was done last night and he is doing well! ❤️
11/03/2025

Update on Boy Boy! Surgery was done last night and he is doing well! ❤️

Boy Boy is currently at COVE awaiting surgery to remove an obstruction & get neutered! He has been suffering for 12 days...
11/03/2025

Boy Boy is currently at COVE awaiting surgery to remove an obstruction & get neutered! He has been suffering for 12 days! Thankfully the abdominal ultrasound he received this morning showed minimal intestinal distension/dilation.
His family unfortunately exhausted all their funds at two emergency vets and were so desperate to help him that they were willing to surrender him to get him help! COVE reached out to us to see if we could assist, the family filled out our Request for Assistance form and agreed to get him neutered during the surgery. We have committed $3,500 in addition to what the family has paid and he should be heading into surgery soon.

Unfortunately donations do not match what we pay out for emergency lifesaving veterinary care. We are lucky to recoup 1/4 of what we spend in these Donation Requests. In order to continue helping more deserving dogs like Boy Boy, we need that to increase. Our events alone are not enough for us to pay these bills. We know times are tough but if everyone that reads this post donates $10 or $20...we should be able to reach our goal. The money donated in these Facebook fundraisers DOES make it to us! We wouldn't do it if it didn't. But, if you would prefer to donate another way, here at the options:
Zelle & PayPal - [email protected]
Venmo -

Thank you for taking the time to read this and your continued support! We will keep you updated on Boy Boy as soon as we receive an update. TOGETHER, WE can make a difference! ❤️

Meet Hayden. Currently available for adoption at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center! This sweet boy was an ab...
11/01/2025

Meet Hayden. Currently available for adoption at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center!

This sweet boy was an absolute gem at our Walk for Life last Sunday! He rocked his spider costume too! Just a handsome guy waiting for his forever family to come meet him & take him home!

Here is bio on the shelter website:
Animal ID 59417962
Breed Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix
Gender Male
Size Large (more med/large)
Color Brindle
Housetrained Unknown
Site FCDS (Main Shelter)
Location REAL LIFE
Adoption Price $123.00
Stage Available

Please share this handsome guy! Let's helo get him adopted!!!

Meet JUDY! This little bundle of love is so stinking adorable. She was a perfect lady at our Walk for Life! She would be...
11/01/2025

Meet JUDY! This little bundle of love is so stinking adorable. She was a perfect lady at our Walk for Life! She would be a wonderful addition to any family and would love a family to call her own. You cannot look at that beautiful face and not fall in love!

She is currently available for adoption at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. Here bio on the shelter website:
Animal ID 59446462
Breed Bully American - Standard/Mix
Age 3 years 29 days
Gender Female
Size Medium
Color Black/White
Housetrained Yes
Site FCDS (Main Shelter)
Location WARD B
Adoption Price $123.00
Stage Available

Go meet JUDY today! ❤️

Meet ARIEL! This beautiful lady is a pint size bundle of cuteness! The shelter site says that she is a large breed but s...
11/01/2025

Meet ARIEL! This beautiful lady is a pint size bundle of cuteness! The shelter site says that she is a large breed but she is small/medium. She was a little nervous at first but quickly warmed up and was as sweet as the princess she is named after! She seems to be a little more comfortable with women than men at first but her male handler at our Walk for Life was so great with her and she did come out of her shell after the walk. She is just a little bundle of cuteness!

She is currently available for adoption at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center. Here is her bio on their website:
Animal ID 59406199
Breed Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix
Age 2 years 1 month 1 day
Gender Female
Size Large (she is more small/medium)
Color Brown/White
Housetrained Unknown
Site FCDS (Main Shelter)
Location REAL LIFE
Adoption Price $123.00
Stage Available

Let's find Ariel her forever family!

Meet LILY! She may be an older gal but she has a lot of s***k and would love to spend the rest of her days in the comfor...
11/01/2025

Meet LILY! She may be an older gal but she has a lot of s***k and would love to spend the rest of her days in the comfort of a warm & loving home where she can get lots and lots of snuggles! We never would have guessed that she is 10 years old! She kept up with all the youngsters and walked the full 3 miles at our Walk for Life! ❤️

She is available for adoption at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center! Here is her bio from their website:
Animal ID 59333163
Breed Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix
Age 10 years 15 days
Gender Female
Size Medium
Color Brindle
Housetrained Yes
SiteFCDS (Main Shelter)
Location FOSTER
Adoption Price $18.00
Stage Available

It looks like she is currently in a foster home so if you would like to meet her please let the shelter know and they can make arrangements.

Let's find this beautiful lady her forever family!

Meet HOBBS. We met this sweet deaf boy at the Walk for Life on Sunday. The shelter has trained him in some hand commands...
11/01/2025

Meet HOBBS. We met this sweet deaf boy at the Walk for Life on Sunday. The shelter has trained him in some hand commands and he was so adorable, well mannered & friendly! Such a cuddle bug! He is still available for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center!

Here is his info from the shelter websute:
Animal ID59399403
Breed Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix
Age1 year 6 months 30 days
Gender Male
Size Medium
Color Black/White
Housetrained Unknown
Site FCDS (Main Shelter)
Location WARD A
Adoption Price $123.00
Stage Available

Let's help get this handsome guy adopted!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center! Great way to give back & get exercise! I know how cr...
10/30/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center! Great way to give back & get exercise! I know how crazy I would be sitting in a cage all day while people walk by looking at me. Mental stimulation and exercise helps make the dogs stay at the shelter less stressful & helps them get adopted. More details in the Shelters original post below!

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Central Ohio Pit Savers aka COPS is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization helping all breeds of dogs.

​We are 1oo% funded through donations with all non-paid board members and volunteers.

​Our goal is to keep pets with their families, thereby decreasing the number of animals entering the Franklin County Dog Shelter and other area shelters. Our program is dedicated to providing lifesaving assistance for pets in need regardless of owners’ ability to pay. Some of the assistance programs we provide are low cost vaccinations, emergency medical, assistance with spay and neutering, behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), and any other pet retention services that are needed.

We also have our Shelter Diversion Program in conjunction with the Franklin County Dog Shelter which provides redemption fees for families to get their dogs back, assistance with annual licensing fees and any other needs to prevent a dog from being surrender to the shelter. We also photograph, video, post and share all Rescue only dogs of FCDS.