Adoptable Animals
Shelter dogs and cats help us train our students, but after that, they're ready for new homes.
The dogs and cats in the Veterinary Technology program come primarily from dog shelters, rescue or humane organizations. They come to us when they have not been able to find a suitable home through that system. They spend approximately two years with us before they are up for adoption.
During their time with us, they help our students to perfect their abilities to take x-rays, perform physical exams, draw blood, prepare a patient for surgery (although no surgeries are performed on the animals) and learn how to restrain and medicate animals. The dogs are also trained with basic obedience skills, groomed and played with by the students. The cats are groomed, held and played with by the students.
If you are interested in meeting the dogs or cats within the Columbus State Veterinary Technology program and discussing the adoption process further, please contact Adoption Coordinator Carla Mayers Bletsch, DVM at cmayers@cscc.edu.
Current Animals Looking for Forever Homes
ELI: 3 year old neutered male Lab mix. He can take a little time to warm up but once he decides you are his person he is sweet and loves to be petted. He should get along with other dogs and is afraid of cats. He weighs 48 pounds.
GILBERT: 2.5 year old neutered male pit mix. He can take a little time to warm up but once he decides you are his person he is sweet and loves to be petted. He appears to like cats but does not do well with dogs. He weighs 42 pounds.
KIBBLE: 2 year old, spayed female, pit mix. She is active, loves to play outside and hang out with her people. She does not do well with cats, and she may do well with other dogs. She weighs 40 pounds.
NELSON: 4 year old neutered male, Boxer mix. This handsome boy is a sweet dog that loves to sunbathe. He should do well with dogs and cats in the home. He weighs 35 pounds.
PETE: 3.5 year old neutered male, pit mix. This handsome boy is a sweet dog destined to be a couch potato. He appears to like cats and may do well with big dogs. He weighs 50 pounds.
THOR: 4.5 year old, neutered male, pit mix. He loves to sit in laps, soak up the sunshine and hang out with his people. He does not do well with cats, and he may do well with other dogs. He weighs 50 pounds.