Pupcakes at Katzinger's Delicatessen

Get these yummy desserts June 27-29 during the German Village Haus & Garten Tour at Katzinger’s Delicatessen, 475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215. You can pre-order by calling 614-228-3354. The pupcakes will be $4 each and benefit Friends of the Shelter. Thank you, Katzinger’s, for always supporting the sick & injured shelter dogs!

Dog Days of Summer

Muschlitz Photography is once again hosting Dog Days of Summer Fundraising Mini Sessions! The sessions will be held July 19 & 20, and it just happens that National Ice Cream Day is July 20! Celebrate by booking a photo session to help save the shelter dogs! You’ll be able to pick from two scenes: Dog Ice Cream theme or Summer Beach/Pool Party theme. The sessions will feature fun summer props, dog "ice cream" (aka whipped cream on a cone), bold and bright colors, and be held in Muschlitz Photography’s air-conditioned studio. 

PupArt

We’re so excited that art is already arriving! Check out this great sculpture that was donated for PupArt. On Saturday, September 6, join us for the 2025 PupArt Party! We’re excited to be back at Brick House Blue in Dublin’s Bridge Park for the second year. Our silent art auction party will be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy incredible art and yummy appetizers & drinks—all for while knowing you’re helping to save the sick and injured shelter dogs! If you have art to donate, please reach out to [email protected] to coordinate pick up. We’re excited that the donations are already starting to arrive!

5K for K9s

Saturday, September 27, at Alum Creek State Park beach area.The run/walk kicks off at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Registration is now open at 5KforK9s.com! You can get a jump on your plans and register now—if you can’t walk in person, you can walk virtually between Thursday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 28. Our 5K silent online auction will start on Thursday, Sept. 25, and end on Sunday, Sept. 28. And, if it works better with your schedule, you can choose to participate in the 5K run/walk virtually that weekend!

Howliday Bazaar

Saturday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Franklin County Dog Shelter Community Room. Santa Claus will come to the dog shelter to help you kick off the holidays with photos by the amazing Muschlitz Photography. And, you can start your holiday shopping! At the bazaar, you’ll find lots of holiday items like decorations, holiday dog toys and other items, incredible handmade craft items, new gift items like candles, etc. And, our volunteers will bake some yummy human and dog treats for you to enjoy!