UPCOMING
EVENTS
This page features upcoming animal related events
in our area.  If you would like to make a submission,
please e-mail  help@petfbi.org

THANKS TO MARCIA AND BARK PARK ,  FOR ALLOWING US TO REPLICATE THEIR COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR!

HOLIDAY PET PICTURES:

Capital Area Humane Society
Saturday, Dec. 5
PetPeople: Upper Arlington, Clintonville and Gahanna 11-4
Sunday, Dec. 6
PetPeople: Upper Arlington, Dublin and Powell 11-4
Saturday, Dec. 12
PetPeople: Grandview and Westerville 11-4
Sunday, Dec. 13
PetPeople: Grandview and Pickerington 11-4

Cat Welfare
Saturday, Dec. 12 & 19 and Sunday Dec. 13 & 20
Complete Petmart: Graceland 11-3

Central Ohio Greyhound
Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec 13
Complete Petmart: Westerville 11-3

Central Ohio Sheltie Rescue
Sunday, Dec. 6
Petsmart: Hilliard 11-4

CHA
Wednesday, Dec. 2
VCA animal Hospital Mill Run 5-7
Saturday, Dec. 5
PetPeople: Westerville 10-2
Sunday, Dec. 6
Basement Doctor Showroom: Reynoldsburg 2-6
Tuesday Dec. 8
PetPeople: Gahanna 5-8
Thursday, Dec. 10
PetPeople: Pickerington 5-8
Saturday, Dec. 12
CHA Shelter: 3765 Corporate Dr. Cols. 11-3

Cozy Cat Cottage
Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20
Complete Petmart: Polaris Pkwy 11-3
Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13
Complete Petmart: Sawmill/Federated Blvd. 11-3
Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20
Complete Petmart: Sawmill/Federated Blvd 11-3

Delaware County Humane Society
Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20
Complete Petmart: Westerville Time TBA

Friends for Life Animal Haven
Sunday, Dec. 6 & 20 and Saturday, Dec. 19
Petsmart: Grove City Time TBA

Madison County Humane Society
Saturday, Dec. 5
Petsmart: Hilliard Westpoint 11-4

Pets Without Parents
Sunday, Dec. 5 & 12
PetCo: Lennox 11-4

Union County Humane Society
Saturday, Dec. 5
Honda/Marysville 12-4 

DECEMBER EVENTS:

Saturday, December 5

Fur Ball 2009: Tails of Joy
5:00pm
The Medallion Club
5000 Club Dr., Westerville, OH 43082
Join the Humane Society of Delaware County for central Ohio's premier animal welfare gala.
It will be a spirited night of entertainment,auctions, and food! Entertainment starts at 5:00pm and continues with dancing late into the evening. Order tickets today to secure your ticket to the greatest animal welfare benefit in Ohio!
Activities include:

Live and Silent Auctions

* Local Celebrities
* Comedians and Magicians
* Animals from the Columbus Zoo
* Live Music
* Gourmet Dinner

Auction items include:

* Event tickets
* Designer pet products and supplies
* Antiques and collectables
* Autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia
* Gift certificates to dozens of local restaurants


MFA gala
Mercy for Animals Gala
7 p.m. - Midnight
Landmark Gateway Theatre
1550 N. High St.
Columbus
Treat yourself to an inspiring evening filled with live music, delicious vegan hors d'oeuvres, wine and spirits, a cruelty-free silent auction, incredible entertainment, and an awards ceremony at Mercy For Animals' upcoming Celebrating Compassion Gala.
Held at the Landmark's Gateway Theatre in the Columbus Short North art district, the formal gala will raise funds to support Mercy For Animals' life-saving work, and honor community leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to the local animal protection movement. purchase tickets

Cat Welfare Garage Sale
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
At: Cat Welfare
741 Wetmore Road
Columbus, 43214
Lot's of bargains every Saturday!

Adoption Events
Almost Home - 11:00 to 2:00 - Mutts & Co. - Sawmill Rd. Dublin
Almost Home - 4:00 to 6:00 - PetCo - Lennox
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 7:00 to 9:00pm - Gallery Hop - Short North
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:00pm - Petsmart - Easton
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Sunday, December 6

kChristmas Party For The Kitties
2:00 - 5:00pm
Cozy Cat Cottage
62 Village Pointe Drive
Powell
Stop in for refreshments and bring a gift from the wish list (see A Gift for the Animals at top of page) to the kitties in the cottage.

Sell Your Gold and Silver
$$$ for the holidays, top prices, immediate payment, help homeless animals.
2:00-5:00
Cozy Cat Cottage Christmas Party (see above)
Garth's Auctions representative will buy your outdated or broken jewelry, mangled flatware, mementos of old boyfriends and husbands, ugly gifts. You receive top dollar - Garth's donates a sliding percentage to Cozy Cat Cottage from THEIR portion, not yours.
Not sure of your item's value? Bring it along - Garth's will let you know if it's too good for scrap, if you should hold on to it, or the best way to sell.

Westerville Children's Christmas Parade
1:00pm
Downtown Westerville - Parade begins at the Chase Bank parking lot off of Huber Village and State Street
Meet dogs from CHA and watch a fun Santa Parade

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Mingle with our Mutts
Noon - 2:00 pm
Franklin County Dog Shelter
1731 Alum Creek Drive
Huge adoption event with dogs from various rescue
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Tuesday, December 8

Sunny95 Breakfast Break
7:00 - 9:00am
Food, music and dogs from the Franklin County Dog Shelter
location TBA - check with the shelter

Pet Loss Support Group
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Qwest Business Center
8405 Pulsar Place
By meeting with others in the Pet Loss Support Group you can begin to answer some of your questions and learn ways to cope with the pain. The Pet Loss Support Group is available at no charge to anyone who needs it.
For more information call: Dorothy Hall at 614-895-3416
*If a Holiday falls on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday, then please call to confirm the date of the meeting
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Thursday, December 10


Humane Society of Delaware County Annual Member Meeting
6:30 pm
Delaware Career Center
North Campus
1610 SR 521, Delaware (Map)
This is a CRITICALLY important meeting for the future of HSDC!
New board members and a new Code of Regulations will be voted on by all HSDC members present.
How those votes go will have a major impact on what HSDC is all about for many years.
PLEASE make room in your schedule to attend this very important meeting!
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Friday, December 11

Rabies Vaccination Clinic
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Columbus Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets.
Vaccination is $10.00 per sot (cash only)
Animals must be leashed or in carrier
Animals between 3 months and 1 years of age will receive a 1 year vaccination
Animals over 1 years of age, with a certificate of current vaccination, will receive a 3 year vaccination but must bring a current rabies certificate and tags.
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Saturday, December 12

Cookie Walk
11:00-3:00pm
CHA Shelter
3765 Corporate Drive
Cookie walk bake sale. Fill you box with Holiday Cookies and Candy provided by our bakers - just $12 per box!
CHA Animal Shelter, holiday and animal merchandise available for sale.


December Dog Hike
Clear Creek Metro Park
2:00 pm
Bring your dog for a rugged 1.5 mile hike to Lake Emily
Meet:Park Office

furballAdoption Events
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:00pm - Petsmart - Easton
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Sunday, December 13

heartAdoption Events
Stop the Suffering - 12:00 to 2:00 - Moochie's - Tuttle Mall
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:00pm - Moochie's - Easton
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Saturday, December 19

Cat Welfare Garage Sale
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
At: Cat Welfare
741 Wetmore Road
Columbus, 43214
Lot's of bargains every Saturday!

Adoption Events
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:0pm - Petsmart - Easton
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Sunday, December 20

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Mingle with our Mutts
Noon - 2:00 pm
Franklin County Dog Shelter
1731 Alum Creek Drive
Huge adoption event with dogs from various rescues

Adoption Events
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:00pm - Moochie's - Easton
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Tuesday, December 22


Drive at CiCi's
C&A Harley Davidson in Plain City is partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on December 22nd. Later that evening is Family Bike Night at CiCi's, and 10% of all proceeds that evening will be donated to the Union County Humane Society. Harley Davidson is also doing a dog/cat toy drive that night. Anyone who brings a toy receives a free drink at Cici's Pizza that night! To register, please email Melissa at: melissa@ca-hd.com

Pet Loss Support Group
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Qwest Business Center
8405 Pulsar Place
By meeting with others in the Pet Loss Support Group you can begin to answer some of your questions and learn ways to cope with the pain. The Pet Loss Support Group is available at no charge to anyone who needs it.
For more information call: Dorothy Hall at 614-895-3416
*If a Holiday falls on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday, then please call to confirm the date of the meeting
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Saturday, December 26

Cat Welfare Garage Sale
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
At: Cat Welfare
741 Wetmore Road
Columbus, 43214
Lot's of bargains every Saturday!

Adoption Events
Delaware County Humane Society - 11:00 to 1:00pm - Petstuff - Delaware
Franklin County Dog Shelter - 1:00 to 3:00pm - Petsmart - Easton
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Sunday, December 27

Dog Walk
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
4:30 pm
Enjoy a 2 mile walk with your dog.
Meet: Darby Bend Lakes

adoptAdoption Events
Stop the Suffering - 12:00 to 2:00 - Moochie's - Tuttle Mall