UPCOMING EVENTS
This page features upcoming animal related events
in our area. If you would like to make a submission,
please e-mail Maresa at: help@petfbi.org
THANKS TO MARCIA AND BARK PARK FOR ALLOWING US TO REPLICATE THEIR COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR!
Union County Adopt-a-Thon
Petsmart- Polaris Parkway
Friday - 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday - 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Sunday - 3:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Union County will be trying to set a record for the number of animals adopted.
Adoption Events
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Petsmart Westpoint Plaza - 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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Saturday, May 3
Journey Home Gala
6:00 P.M.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Pavilion
Your $40 contribution, or $75 for couples, will include dinner and entertainment, including a visit with
the zoo's promotional animals and a performance by joyUNSPEAKBALE. The evening's emcee will
be Sue Hagar.
There will also be live and silent auctions for wonderful spa packages, beautiful estate jewelry,
OSU and NFL football tickets, fantastic golf packages, hotel stays, gorgeous home interior items,
and much, much more.
The rescue will be honoring Mary O'Connor-Shaver for her contributions to the rescue community.
To Benefit: Almost Home Collie Rescue
Gallery Hop
A.D.O.P.T - in front of Union Station - 6:00-10:00P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - in front of the Grandview Mercantile- 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Mercy for Animals - in front of G&Co. - 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Adoption Events
Union County Humane Society - Dutch Mill Greenhouse - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Friends for Life Animal Haven - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Hand Me Down Dobes - Petsmart Sawmill - 12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
Cat Welfare - PetPeople Grandview - 12 noon- 3:00 P.M..
Capital Area Humane Society - Petsmart Sawmill - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Petsmart Easton - 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
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Sunday, May 4
Kitten Shower
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center
Tour the shelter's brand new kitten nursery and meet some of the first babies of the season. Find out how
you can serve as a volunteer helping cats and kittens in the shelter or provide a foster home for moms and
newborns until they are ready for adoption.
Mingle With Our Mutts
12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
Huge adoption event with dogs/cats up for adoption from various shelters, humane societies and rescues.
Franklin County Dog Shelter
1731 Alum Creek Drive
Blessing of the Animals
3:00 P.M.
Maple Grove United Methodist Church
Corner of Henderson Road & High Street
Adoption Events
A.D.O.P.T - Petsmart Polaris - 12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
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Monday, May 5
Pesos for Pets
Help celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the animals of Citizens for Humane Action. Stop by and drop
off $5.00 for there spay/neuter fund or emergency medical fund and register to win a Cinco de Mayo
Gift Basket.
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Tuesday, May 6
Sunny 95 Breakfast
Discover Financial Services New Albany
7:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Meet dogs for adoption from Franklin County Dog Shelter
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Friday, May 9
Walk and Woof Sunset Hike
8:00 P.M.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Bring your canine friend on a 2.5 mile hike through fields and forest.
Meet at bulletin board 9801 Hyland Croy Road
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Saturday, May 10
Walk-n-Wag 5K
9:00 A.M.
Cherry Valley Bike Path - Granville, Ohio
$20 entry fee for you and your pooch
registered walkers receive a walk t-shirt and bottle of water
To Benefit: Stop the Suffering
Adoption Events
Friends for Life Animal Haven - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
A.D.O.P.T. - Petsmart Rome Hilliard- 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Cat Welfare - Clintonville PetPeople - 12 noon - 3 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Pet People Upper Arlington - 12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Petsmart Easton - 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
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Sunday, May 11
Mingle with our Mutts Delaware
12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
Bark til Dark Dog Park
1277 Hills Miller Road
Adoption Event with animals from various humane organizations
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Tuesday, May 13
Pet Loss Support Group
Begin to answer some of your questions and learn ways to cope with the pain.
Cord Camera
4784 N. High Street (Beechwold/Clintonville area)
No Charge
7:00 P.M.
Lobby for Animals 101 Seminar (Dayton)
Think only professional lobbyists can lobby? Think again! The Humane Society of the United States
invites you to attend a free Lobbying for Animals seminar where you can learn how to make a tremendous
difference for animals in Ohio.
The presentation covers everything you need to be a citizen advocate for animals. Learn basic, but
effective, lobby techniques. You'll also hear how a bill becomes a law, what influences a legislator and
what animal-related bills and issues we expect to be considered by the state legislature in 2008.
RSVP to attend this free seminar and gather all the tools and techniques you need to be a successful
citizen lobbyist.
Please RSVP by: May 12, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Hosted By: Liz Pardue lpardue@humanesociety.org 202-955-3672
Where: Kettering-Moraine Library, 3496 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45429
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 P.M..
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Wednesday, May 14
Bark & Whine
6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Join Friends of the Shelter for their first ever Bark & Whine event at House Wine of Worthington.
Taste several creatively labeled wines along with an assortment of cheese and crackers in the charm of
Old Worthington.
House Wine of Worthington makes wine buying fun, simple and interactive!
Space is limited. Email us to make your reservations!
Proceeds to benefit: Franklin County Dog Shelter
Vegan Dinner - Stop Factory Farming Seminar
Factory farms harm people, communities, animals and the environment. It's time we put a stop to them in
Ohio.
Join Mercy For Animals for a delicious free vegan dinner and a talk about how to do just that.
Where: Auditorium of the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, Ohio
When: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, May 15
Franklin County Health Expo
11:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Franklin County Courthouse
Meet dogs for adoption from the Franklin County Dog Shelter
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Friday, May 16
Rabies Immunization Clinic
9:00 A.M. - 12 noon
Franklin County Dog Shelter
1731 Alum Creek Drive
* $5 rabies shots for dogs or cats (cash only).
* All Animals must be on leash or in an animal carrier.
* Animals between 3 months and 1 year old
will receive a one-year vaccination.
* Animals older than 1 year,
with proof of current vaccination
will receive a three-year vaccination.
* Please bring prior vaccination records
or tags if you have them.
MICROCHIPS will also be available for just $10.
Dog Licenses may also be purchased.
Howl at the Moon
8:30 P.M.
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
Hike 2 miles with or without your canine friend as the moon rises over the Darby Bend Lakes.
Meet at Darby Bend Lakes
2755 Amity Road
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Saturday, May 17
Get Political for Animals Seminar (Dayton)
Julie Lewin will be providing a day-long seminar on how to effectively mobilize politically for animals.
She is a political trainer and organizer and a campaign consultant. She's been an animal rights lobbyist,
and animal rescuer, and a nationally published journalist.
At her workshop, you will learn how to:
* win laws and public policies that prevent animal cruelty.
* elect humane lawmakers.
* lobby for animals and make it count.
Seasoned activists have described her workshops as "a life altering experience" and "the highest quality of
instruction I have received".
Cost will be $25 and includes a vegan lunch. Pre-registration is required. If you are unable to attend for
financial reasons, Mercy For Animals has created a scholarship fund to help. Contact Freeman at
614-256-7959 for more information on this program.
To register, send your name, address, phone number and email address along with a $25 check written
out to "People/Animals Network" to P/AN, P.O. Box 10094, Dayton, OH 45402 by May 14, 2008.
For more information email peopleanimalsnet@aol.com and type "Workshop" in the subject line or
call 937-253-9448.
If you want to carpool from:
* Columbus, contact Freeman at 614-256-7959.
* Cleveland, contact Jen at 216-338-7397.
* Cincinnati, contact Christy at 419-677-1335.
This event is sponsored by People/Animals Network and Dogs Deserve Better.
Where: In the Parish Hall of Faith Lutheran Church, 3315 Martel Dr., Dayton, Ohio
When: 10 A.M.. - 4 P.M.
New Albany Parade
11:00 A.M. (Parade begins)
Meet dogs from the Franklin County Dog Shelter at this fun filled event to celebrate the
founding of New Albany.
Wish Upon a Star
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Fred Astaire Dance Fundraiser - "Wish upon A Star"
Kirk Hall at Central College Church - 975 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH
Citizens for Humane Action Animal Shelter (CHA) and Fred Astaire Dance Studio Columbus East present their Annual Ballroom Dance Show. This year's show features the students and instructors of Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Tickets costing $10 may be purchased at the door or by mail or by
calling: Diane Howard,
656 Colony Dr. Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614-890-4760).
To Benefit: Citizens for Humane Action
Della's Birthday Party
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Join Cat Welfare friends and staff at the shelter to celebrate Della's, the top shelter cat, birthday.
Mobile Adoption and Dog Wash
11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Petsmart - Polaris
To Benefit: Humane Society Delaware County
Adoption Events
Friends for Life Animal Haven - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cat Welfare - PetPeople Gahanna - 12 noon - 3:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Petsmart Easton- 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Pet People Clintonville - 12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
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Sunday, May 18
Strut Your Mutt (Lancaster)
12 noon - 4:00 P.M.
Fairfield County Fairgrounds
Registration - $5:00
Receive a t-shirt with $20 in pledges/donations
Activities include dog walk, raffle, folk music, D.J., contests, pet massages and much more.
Contact Lancaster Animal Clinic for more info 740-687-1591
To Benefit: Animal Rescuer's Friend and Fairfield Area Humane Society
Mingle With Our Mutts
12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
Huge adoption event with dogs/cats up for adoption from various shelters, humane societies and rescues.
Franklin County Dog Shelter
1731 Alum Creek Drive
Howl at the Moon
8:00 P.M.
Highbanks Metro Park
You and your canine friends are invited to join us for a 3.5 mile hike.
Meet at the Nature Center
Adoption Events
Capital Area Humane Society - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Moochie & Co. Easton Town Center- 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
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Monday, May 19
Howl at the Moon
8:30 P.M.
Three Creeks Metro Park
Join the naturalist and her canine friend for a 3-mile walk to watch the moon rise.
Meet at: Confluence Trails Bulletin Board 3680 Bixby Road
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Friday, May 23
Poetry Reading
7:00 P.M.
Starting the spring, The Humane Society of Delaware County will be hosting Poetry Readings. If you love to write, think, share or dream - this is the place for you! Whether poems, short stories, or songs if they have to do with humane living this is the place to share. First poetry reading will be Friday
May 23, at 7:00 P.M. (always the first Friday after a full moon). All sessions are open to the public.
Come share, listen, and dream with your friends at HSDC!
All ages are welcome bring a snack, chair or blanket and come relax outside under the stars!
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Saturday, May 24
BarkPark Opens
BarkPark begins their ninth season with Capital Area Humane Society as our opening day beneficiary.
Members only.
Ruff'n Rummage
8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Fairfield County Fairgrounds
Rummage sale with lots of EVERYTHING
To Benefit: Fairfield Area Humane Society
Rescue Run
Walk or run to help homeless pets. 5K
8:30 A.M. registration McFerson Commons Park
10:00 A.M. Walk begins on Nationwide Blvd - South side of Nationwide Arena
To Benefit: Pet Promise
Mutt March 5K
Registration 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (last walkers/dogs to leave at noon)
Walkers who raise over $100 from sponsors pledges will receive a t-shirt. Trophies for 1-4 highest
amounts of funds raised
Meet at the Shelter
To Benefit: Humane Society of Delaware County
Rabies Clinic
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Delaware County Humane Society
$10.00 Rabies Vaccination
$10.00 Microchip
$10.00 Frontline (3)
Adoption Events
Friends for Life Animal Haven - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cat Welfare - PetPeople Dublin - 12 noon - 3:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Pet People Grandview - 12 noon - 2:00 P.M.
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Tuesday, May 27
Pet Loss Support Group
Begin to answer some of your questions and learn ways to cope with the pain.
Cord Camera
4784 N. High Street (Beechwold/Clintonville area)
No Charge
7:00 P.M.
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Saturday, May 31
Cash-4-Kibble
The Humane Society of Madison is holding its second annual Cash-4-Kibble on Saturday May 31st at
the historic Red Brick Tavern 1700 State Route 40 London, OH 43140. This dinner and silent auction
will feature many unique items. Cost is $30/single and $50/couple. Vegetarian dishes and cash bar
available. 100% of the proceeds go to help the homeless animals in HSMC's care.
Registration and information will be available on
line soon. Or call or e-mail BarkPark member Cindy Phillips at 614-506-3021;
cindy.phillips@fcbmrdd.org.
Upper Arlington Mutt Walk
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Thompson Park North Shelter, 614-583-5300
Join Upper Arlington Dogs for a morning of companionship, exercise and a breath of fresh air. Pet People
will provide water for your dog along the route, doggie bag and biscuit. Free admission.
Franklin County Dog Shelter will be attending with dogs for adoption.
Adoption Events
Friends for Life Animal Haven - Petsmart Grove City - 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Franklin County Dog Shelter - Petsmart Easton - 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M