Upcoming events
Have fun and help support the medical care for sick and injured dogs at our great events!
27
June
2025
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!
Katzinger’s Delicatessen,
June 27-29
475 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215
19
July
2025
Dog Days of Summer
We’re grateful that Muschlitz Photography will once again be hosting a Dog Days of Summer Fundraising Mini Sessions! The sessions will be held July 19 & 20. It just happens that National Ice Cream Day is July 20! You can 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. Save the date and watch for more details and a registration link soon!
July 19 & 20
Save the date. Registration link coming soon.
6
September
2025
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!
Brick House Blue
Dublin's Bridge Park
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Purses and Pearls
Buy a new purse and help save a dog's life!
Go shopping for new accessories while benefiting the sick and injured shelter pups! Friends of the Shelter is holding our annual sale of new and gently used purses and jewelry to raise funds for the sick and injured shelter dogs. Some handbag brands include Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Kate Spade, Fossil, Liz Claiborne, and Louis Vuitton. Jewelry includes Kendra Scott, Silpada, Stella & Dot, Lia Sophia, vintage, and handcrafted pieces. Most items will be priced between $5 and $35.
PupArt
PupArt, our silent art auction to benefit the sick and injured shelter dogs, was a huge success this year thanks to your support!
Thank you to all who attended our annual silent art auction to help us save more shelter dogs’ lives. We enjoyed a beautiful evening at the Peggy McConnell Arts Center—and raised nearly $25,000 for the shelter dogs’ medical needs! We are so grateful for your support and belief in the work we are doing to help the sick shelter dogs.
If you’re interested in donating art for next year's auction, please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].
5K for K9s
All of the Friends of the Shelter volunteers were so glad to be back in person at Alum Creek Beach with all of you! Our 14th 5K for K9s was a huge success with 332 registrants and even more people who participated in the online silent auction and raffles!
We are so thrilled that over $20,000 was raised for the sick and injured shelter dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter! All proceeds from our events help homeless dogs.
Thank you for making the 5K for K9s a success! Our supporters are the absolute best—allowing us to save hundreds of shelter dogs each year. We hope you had fun this year!
Howliday Bazaar
Mark your calendars to kick off the holiday season and help save a dog's life!
When: Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: Franklin County Dog Shelter Community Room
The Howliday Bazaar is back in person! Join us for a fun way to kick off the holidays. Plan to attend the event to start your holiday shopping with our auction items and holiday items available for sale.
Bring your pup for a photo with Santa Claus or a winter scene by the talented Muschlitz Photography. While all of our pre-registration slots are now filled, we’ll have some space for walk-ins throughout the day.