Canine Affairs
The
intent of this page is to offer a list of local resources to Central
Ohio. If you happen across "dog friendly" establishments that
cater to our best friends, please contact
us to let me know! If you would like to add your service or establishment
to this page, please email us
with the correct information, location, hours of operation and the
services you provide!
If you have a website, we will be more than happy to trade links to sites that provide services for dogs and their owners!
Roger Caras said it best, “Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole.” The following links are here to assist you; should it be dog-related events, canine concerns, mutt matters, or pooch pampering.
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Dog-related Events Dog Friendly Places
Dog Artwork Dog-related Services
Dog-related Items Dog Rescue
Dog Owner Organizations
Dog Friendly Places:
Alum Creek Dog Park
Alum Creek State Park
3615 S. Old State Rd.
Delaware,OH 43015
740-548-7600
alumdogpark@earthlink.net
www.alumcreekdogpark.com
The dog park is located on a four acre site along the Alum Creek reservoir.
It will be a leash free fenced amusement park for your pet including
water access for swimming. Also available will be a dog wash station,
drinking water for pets and their owners, waste disposal bags for the
dogs, and restroom facilities for the humans.
Bark Til Dark Dog Park, LLC
1277 Hills-Miller Rd
Delaware,OH 43015
740-369-9170
www.barktildarkdogpark.com
Come run, play, and swim with your dog in their private, off-leash park.
Bark Til Dark Dog Park is a place where your dog can truly be a dog!
Your first visit is FREE when you bring your dog’s up-to-date
vaccination records and proof of spay/neuter.
Delaware Pet Stuff
77 N Sandusky St
Delaware, OH 43015
740.368.1999
delawarepetstuff@aol.com
Great local pet shop with a good selection of pet products, knowledgeable
staff and special events for dog owners.
www.moochieandco.com
Specialty pet retail store
offering toys, natural treats, collars, leads, apparel, accessories, beds, carriers, health &
beauty products,items for the home and much more. Products are unique with an emphasis on style,
quality, function and excellent prices! All products available online.
Moochie & Co. helps rescue groups and shelters find homes for some of their adoptable dogs. They
host adoption events, donate $0.25 of every bag of Moochie Treats sold to local animal charities or
shelters and participate in various shelter-sponsored community events.Pups on the Patio
South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43015
614.232.8855
more info
LUX LOUNGE & PATIO invites dogs and their owners to mix and mingle on the outdoor patio and enjoy happy hour priced drinks and appetizers. Water and treats will be provided for the dogs.
Dog Artists:
Cuccia Creative Illustration and Design
David Cuccia
3947 Maidstone Drive
Gahanna, OH 43230
614.370.0501
www.cucciacreative.com
Commercial illustration with the focus on pet portraiture. Pencil and/or watercolor are mediums used.
Oh Joy! Photography
614.446.6569
www.ohjoyphotography.com
Pet portraits
Suzanne Gallagher
614.421.7505
www.nascentgallery.com
Fine art, paintings, portraits and emotions
Kelly Zalenski
Sketch Artist
http://klzart.com/
Rogue Ferret Designs offers custom works by Ohio artist Kelly Zalenski. From one of a kind portraits of your favorite pet, to creating a new environment in a space in your home with custom murals, and bold paintings galore!
Dog-Related Items:
Fetch! Pet Care
http://www.fetchpetcare.com/
(866) FETCH-ME (338-2463)
We've got your tail covered.
The leader in professional pet setting and dog walking services.
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit
http://www.petexpertise.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi
Available at Pet Expertise
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit™ is a complete puppy socialization and teaching tool for dog pros, new puppy owners and above all, puppies. The only product of its kind, the Toolkit fills the traditional void in early puppy raising that has left owners to fend for themselves with limited results. Fun, interactive and easy to understand, Urban Puppy employs proven reward-based techniques that achieve results.
Bridgeport Equipment
www.bridgeportequipment.com
800.678.7353
Great source of leather leashes and other dog-related products
FUNdogmentals
614-306-8662
fundogmentals@insight.rr.com
Jayn Bobick’s new canine-massage business here in central Ohio. Appointment Options: In Your Home or at Lucky Bones Dog Day Care in Pickerington.
Left Bank Pawtisserie
www.LeftBankPawtisserie.com
Handcrafted gourmet treats for the pampered pooch
Ohio License Plates
www.petsohio.com
The Ohio Pet License Plate is a specialty plate that will help raise
funds to be used for spay and neuter to prevent pet overpopulation and
for education that supports the benefits of sterilization.
The Ohio Pet Fund will offer grant applications to nonprofits including
humane societies, rescue organizations, and veterinary associations.
Animal shelters will also receive funding for spay/neuter. Through these
organizations, the Ohio Pet Fund will assist limited income families
with the cost of surgery for spay/neuter.
Columbus Top Dogs
http://www.columbustopdogs.com
As the cat-egory innovator and nation's leader in the distribution of unique pet products for a variety of companion animals, we doggedly invite you to sniff out our premium line of pet products and accessories, fundraising programs, business opportunities or to schedule your own com-fur-table "Pupperware Party."
Dog-Related Services:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
888.426.4435
www.aspca.org
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is dedicated to helping animals exposed to potentially hazardous substances by providing 24-hour veterinary diagnostic and treatment recommendations. It is the best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A $50 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
BLOG on DOG
www.BlogOnDog.com
There is always good dog reading at: www.BlogOnDog.com an all dog blog maintained by Eric Lundquist of DogStar Training Systems.
Columbus Dog Connection
5990 Flora Villa Drive
Worthington OH 43085
614-637-1342
www.Columbusdogconnection.com
A network of dog enthusiasts who rescue all breeds of dogs and puppies. They have a section on Columbus and Central Ohio dog-related businesses and organizations.
ohioline.osu.edu
Information on pests and gardening related to dogs as well as a slew of other topics
Rescue Organizations
Almost Home Rescue of Ohio
www.almosthomeohio.org
AHDRO's mission is to provide homeless collies and other "family friendly" dogs a safe haven where
they will receive medical care, nutrition and love until an approved home is found; to reduce the
number of unwanted pets by altering all dogs in their re-homing program; to educate the public about
the importance of altering pets, and to explain that owning a pet is a lifelong commitment.
Animal Outreach
www.animal-outreach.org
Pet education and spay/neuter assistance for low-income pet owners or “Good Samaritans"
Columbus Dog Connection
5990 Flora Villa Drive
Worthington OH 43085
614-637-1342
www.Columbusdogconnection.com
A network of dog enthusiasts who rescue all breeds of dogs and puppies. They have a section on Columbus and Central Ohio dog-related businesses and organizations.
DogSOS
P.O Box 14400
Columbus , Ohio 43214
www.dogsos.com
DogSOS is 100% volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned,
neglected and abused pets. As a community organization, DogSOS seeks to promote
education about spay/neuter, behavior issues and the proper re-homing of unwanted
pets. Although their focus is primarily on rescuing dogs , they also rescue cats, kittens, & other animals.
Forgotten 4 Paws
www.forgotten4-paws.org
All-volunteer, non-profit, all-breed dog and cat rescue.
Lucky Chin Adoptions
www.luckychinadoptions.com
Lucky Chin Adoptions rescue Japanese Chin dogs from puppy mill auctions. They take care of all of their medical issues and socialize them to prepare them for their “forever home.”
Shepherd Haven
www.shepherdhaven.org
Shepherd Haven provides a lifeline to German Shepherd dogs with stable
temperaments facing euthanasia in shelters throughout Ohio.
Ohio Pug Rescue, Inc.
www.ohiopugrescue.com
Ohio Pug Rescue is a nonprofit volunteer organization offering surrender, foster care, and adoption services to all homeless pugs in Ohio – no matter their age, health, or condition.
Dog Owner Organizations
The American Dog Owners Association
www.adoa.org
"The American Dog Owners Association preserves the special relationship
between dogs and mankind by protecting and defending the rights of responsible
dog ownership; opposing detrimental and supporting appropriate regulation
for dog owners; educating the public; and promoting standards for safe
and civilized treatment of dogs."
Central Ohio Good Shepherds
www.centralohiogoodshepherds.com
Central Ohio Good Shepherds (COGS) #157 the Columbus Ohio chapter of Therapy Dogs International, is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified Therapy Dogs and their handlers for visitations to institutions, facilities, and other locations where needed in the Columbus Metropolitan area.
The primary objective of a certified Therapy Dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the unconditional love a dog offers.
This is done in a way that increases emotional well being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people.
COGS is a non-profit organization. There is no charge for visitations. All funds are derived from member dues, donations, fundraising activities and sponsors. Contact Wendy Keathley, Director at wendy.keathley@sbcglobal.net.
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
P.O. Box 2840
Oneco, FL 34264-2840
(989) 389-2000
www.deafdogs.org
The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for
the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs. We are a non-profit
organization founded to speak on behalf of and assist in the betterment of life for deaf
dogs everywhere.
Acme Canine is listed here because we are willing to work with deaf dogs and have
experience in working with them.
Dog Scouts of America
5068 Nestel Road
St. Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-2000
www.dogscouts.com
Dog Scouts of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated
to educating the public about responsible dog ownership and the important
role of the human/canine bond. Their goal is to help every dog owner
to value their companion more and deepen the bond they have with their
dog. Acme Canine is hoping to open a chapter in the Columbus, Ohio area.
PetPromise
http://petpromise.org/
PetPromise is dedicated to helping to create a world where there are no more homeless pets
through education, rescue, sterilization, and adoption. For more information call
614.PET.2149 or email info@petpromise.org
Dog-Related Events
Dog Days of Summer
www.visitwesterville.org
This fun, family-friendly event runs from 6pm-9pm on the 4th Friday of August and features the Best on the Street Dog Show, the Mutt March and displays set up by dog rescue groups. In addition, participating Uptown shops offer extended shopping hours, arts and crafts vendors sell a wide variety of items and services, and food. There are also children's activities and musical performances.
For more information, call the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau at 614-794-0401, email us at info@visitwesterville.org
Howl o Ween: second Sunday in October
Pets love being the center of attention and the staff at ACME canine just felt Halloween is a great
time to promote obedience through games like Tic Tac Dog and Musical Canines and Chairs.
Activities like Bobbing for Balls, and Pawprint painting will have our favorite four-legged
friends howling a good time. Pumpkin decorating, corn hole, and a tasty spread of fall fare
should please our two-legged friends as well. There’s even a Scavenger Hunt to encourage
tricks and commands. This event is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the
Client Login section of our website for more information.
National Dog Week
www.nationaldogweek.com
During the last full week in September celebrate National Dog Week.
You can do it individually on your own or along with a local group.
This local work is truly important because this is a national project
and the dogs should be honored in every city, village and town. There
are hundreds of ideas out there. Should you want to plug into these
ideas sign up for their e-mail list by contacting National Dog Week
Chairwoman Babette Haggerty-Brennan.
PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®
www.petsit.com/dogday
“PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®. is about confronting the realities of pet overpopulation in a positive and proactive way,” states PSI President Patti Moran. “People bringing their dogs to work in celebration of PSI’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®. can make a huge difference in pet adoptions around the world.” In addition, studies show that pets in the workplace boosts employee morale, increases productivity and even sales!
Woofie’s Birthday Fun Walk: third Sunday in May
Each May the staff at ACME canine celebrates Woofie, the Demo Dog’s birthday by sponsoring a Fun Walk for our clients. In lieu of gifts guests are asked to donate to Pet Promise. This event is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information.