Shelter Dog Holiday Sleepover Pickups
Schedule
Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43229 | Riverlea, OH
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Our annual Holiday Sleepover is back, and it’s one of the most meaningful ways you can brighten a shelter dog's holiday and give back this season. ❤️Bring a shelter pup, of your choice, home for an extended weekend, give them love and comfort, and make their holiday unforgettable.
🎄 Shelter Dog Sleepover Pickup Days:
Saturday, Dec 20th - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, Dec 21st - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, Dec 22nd - 11:00am - 6:00pm
📍 Franklin County Dog Shelter
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
Shelter Dog Sleepover Return Days:
Sunday, Dec 28th - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday, Dec 29th - 11:00am - 6:00pm
**Optional to extend through the New Year!**
💗 Fall in Love with your houseguest?
Congratulations! If your holiday guest becomes family, we are waiving your adoption fee. You can adopt your new best friend for the cost of a Franklin County Dog License ($18).
➤ A few Sleepover tips to help you navigate this exciting day!
→ This is a first come, first served event. No appointments are needed. No experience is required.
→ Have a dog in mind? Arrive early for the best chance to meet them. If they're already out on a sleepover don’t worry, our experienced matchmakers will help you find the perfect fit for your home.
→ Everyone is welcome! You do NOT have to be a resident of Franklin County to participate. (Ages 18+)
→ We’ll send you home with everything you need to care for your Holiday houseguest: food, a leash, collar, toys, and care supplies.
→ Have other pets or kids at home?
No problem! Our team will help you find a great match for your household and answer any questions along the way.
→ Do your homework: Browse available dogs ahead of time at dogadoptions.franklincountyohio.gov.
*** Dogs come off the site once they’re adopted or leave for sleepovers.
→ Having a list of dogs that you are excited to meet will help expedite the check in process.
→ Please expect longer wait times and be patient with our team as we work with each family to find the best possible match.
⚠️ For everyone's safety and comfort, personal pets are not permitted inside the shelter.
If you’d like to do a dog-to-dog meet-and-greet, please bring a friend or family member to remain outside or in the vehicle with your dog.
💬 Questions about this event? 💬
Drop them in the comments, our team is happy to help!
Together, we can make sure every shelter dog has the chance to spend the Holidays, out of the kennel and in a loving home.
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Where is it happening?
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43229, 4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229-6709, United States, RiverleaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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