Columbus Dog Connection

Come and meet Pancake, Maximus, and Sullivan!

Come out for a spooky good time and meet some of our adoptable dogs!

Woof and Witches has changed venues and is moving to The Wag.

Woof and Witches at The Wag Sunday October 4th 12-3pm. 1330 Norton Ave, Columbus, OH 43212.

Time & Location
Oct 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Wag, 1330 Norton Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

About the event
👻🎃🐾 Woof & Witches on Parade 🐾🎃👻

The spirits have spoken... and they're calling all pets and their humans to Woof & Witches on Parade at The Wag, our final outdoor event of 2026! Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon as we celebrate the Halloween season and close out the year with a spectacular BOO!

🕸️ Strike a pose at our FREE Spooky-Themed Photo Booth and capture memories that are simply to die for.

🎭 Show off your creepy, cute, or downright hilarious costumes in our Pet & People Costume Contest and Parade. Whether you're a wicked witch, a spooky skeleton, or a superhero pup, there's a place for every creature in the parade.

🎶 Our ghostly DJ will be conjuring up hauntingly good tunes while you enjoy a cauldron full of activities, including:

✨ FREE Pet Grooming

🥫 Pet Pantry - Donate pet food and goods for a pet food drive. For the month of September, you can drop off donations at The Wag, and these will be distributed to The Ohio Animal Foundations Tackle Pet Hunger 2026 Drive.

🎨 Local Artists & Makers

🖌️ Kids Face Painting

🐾 Pet Paints a Masterpiece Station – where your furry little Picasso can create a one-of-a-kind work of art!

Keep an eye out for four-legged witches, wizard dogs, magical mutts, and enchanting felines as they roam the park. With plenty of treats, laughter, and Halloween magic around every corner, this is one event you won't want to ghost.

So grab your broomsticks, leash up your favorite familiar, and join us for a spellbinding afternoon of costumes, creativity, community, and tail-wagging fun.

🎃 Come for the boos. Stay for the barks. Leave with memories that will haunt you—in the best way possible! 🎃

Thank you to all of our patrons today! It was nice seeing your furry kids at our monthly low-cost vaccine clinic!

💩 and p*e is what’s on our mind.

Always 💩 going on around here.

We have 120 cats in our adoption program and we go through a lot of litter. We can’t do it without you, please help us!

We wish we didn’t have to ask for help again but it takes a cat community to take care of so many cats.

Here is the link to our wishlists for your consideration:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1UE5SZNM3Z5B3/ref=bnav_topnav_lists_2?

https://www.chewy.com/g/columbus-dog-connection_b106864107

The cat care team thanks you!

Our low-cost vaccine clinic for October will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at:

Columbus Dog Connection
2761 Johnstown Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43219

We are now offering the Lyme vaccine for your dog(s) at our vaccine clinic. The cost is $35 each and it is a series of two vaccines, 3-4 weeks apart.

Ohio is now considered endemic for tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease, and we have found that many of our own foster dogs have tested positive in recent years. See the current map on the Ohio Department of Health website here: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/media/lyme-disease-map

According to PubMed Central (A database that links scientific articles related to medical journals), the Lyme vaccine is a non-core (lifestyle) vaccine recommended for dogs that live in or travel to areas with high tick populations. It requires an initial two-dose series given 3 to 4 weeks apart, followed by annual boosters. This vaccine significantly lowers the chance a dog develops clinical signs like painful joint arthritis or severe kidney complications; however, it does not completely block infection or protect against other tick-borne illnesses like anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis. You can read the journal article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7733144/

We strongly recommend you speak to your vet about this vaccine and whether you should start this series. Our vaccine clinic does not take the place of full-service veterinary care, and you should follow your pet's veterinarian's recommendations on any and all preventative care prior to coming to our clinics.

While you do not need to have the 4DX test (blood test for Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma) prior to starting this vaccine, we strongly recommend that you do so should the test result be positive, then you can schedule an appointment with your vet to address the positive disease. Flea and tick medications are strongly recommended year-round to prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases.

Vaccine reactions are not common; however, anytime something new is administered to the body, a response is made by the immune system. We do not recommend pairing this vaccine with any other new, first-time vaccinations, as we will not know which caused a reaction if one happens. We also recommend that you do not receive all of the vaccines for your pet at one time. Please discuss your dog's vaccination schedule with your vet and have a plan prior to attending our vaccine clinic.

To expedite check-ins, you will no longer have to fill out paperwork, as we will gather your information when you arrive and we will enter it directly into our system. Clients can also pre-register by clicking here:
https://clinichq.com/.../0a08ddc3-fa16-40f9-b6fa...

We will still serve clients in order of arrival, whether you have pre-registered or not. And you will still need to provide us with PAST records.

For more information and pricing for the vaccine clinic, please follow this link to our website.
https://www.columbusdogconnection.com/vet-services

We are looking forward to serving you and your furry kids!

We know that Clark must feel like he’s in heaven.

Clark, one of the cats from the hoarding situation where he lived in a cage for the first few years of his life, is the first one to be adopted from that group.

We are not sure how he ended up in a hoarding situation, but he was one of 12 cats who lived in hell for years. He lived in a filthy cage with a litter box overflowing with waste. His food and water bowls were either empty or filthy with algae, bugs, and dirty litter. Every cat had their own cage, except a group of 5 females. The singular cats lived in solitary, never experiencing the companionship of a human or another animal. Such inhumanity is very difficult to understand.

Clark's skinny body was a reflection of the many meals that were not served. His body mass was low; describing him as a lean cat was an understatement. His limbs had missing fur from sitting in filth. The space in his cage was tight, only allowing him to sit, loaf, or turn around. This was his life 24/7 for years.

Clark was the first one rescued from that situation. He was initially shy when he arrived at our facility. He was fully vetted and placed in a condo while he recovered. Once he realized that we were friendly and responsible for his regular meals, he relaxed and began allowing pets and sweet talk. Over time he gained weight.

He was then placed in a staff member's office and allowed to roam. He really enjoyed that, since he went years without being able to do it; however, he began showing aggression toward some of the male cats, but not all. So, his roaming had to be limited and supervised. He began improving but preferred the company of humans. He could not get enough attention and pets. He even loves belly rubs!

When a couple contacted us because they were looking for a friendly cat, we knew they would love Clark.

After meeting him, they knew he was the one. We’ve kept in touch and they sent us these pics that speak for themselves.

This is what his mom had to say:

“So happy to have Salem! He is a sweet and gentle boy. He has bonded really well with Tim. They are two peas in a pod 😊 We keep seeing new parts of his personality come out, and he's met several friends and family members and has come up to all for some head scratches and pets. He has adjusted and settled into our home really well.”

We are thrilled for Clark. He has become the center of attention for his family and well deserved. He is trying to make up for all the years when he didn't receive any of life's basic necessities - sustenance for the body and soul. We can only hope that his siblings will also find wonderful homes like his.

Please visit the following links for the siblings that are ready to be a beloved pet in their forever home. Some are still learning what it’s like to be a cat and once they’re ready, we will post them too!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/cleo-and-clementine-a210deca-547f-425a-ac04-b91d7ca453f9/oh/columbus/columbus-dog-connection-oh123/details/

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/clifford-33ff47ff-8955-40a3-af35-cd7156c101ed/oh/columbus/columbus-dog-connection-oh123/details/

Come out for a spooky good time and meet some of our adoptable dogs!

Woof and Witches has changed venues and is moving to The Wag.

Woof and Witches at The Wag Sunday October 4th 12-3pm. 1330 Norton Ave, Columbus, OH 43212.

Time & Location
Oct 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Wag, 1330 Norton Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA

About the event
👻🎃🐾 Woof & Witches on Parade 🐾🎃👻

The spirits have spoken... and they're calling all pets and their humans to Woof & Witches on Parade at The Wag, our final outdoor event of 2026! Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon as we celebrate the Halloween season and close out the year with a spectacular BOO!

🕸️ Strike a pose at our FREE Spooky-Themed Photo Booth and capture memories that are simply to die for.

🎭 Show off your creepy, cute, or downright hilarious costumes in our Pet & People Costume Contest and Parade. Whether you're a wicked witch, a spooky skeleton, or a superhero pup, there's a place for every creature in the parade.

🎶 Our ghostly DJ will be conjuring up hauntingly good tunes while you enjoy a cauldron full of activities, including:

✨ FREE Pet Grooming

🥫 Pet Pantry - Donate pet food and goods for a pet food drive. For the month of September, you can drop off donations at The Wag, and these will be distributed to The Ohio Animal Foundations Tackle Pet Hunger 2026 Drive.

🎨 Local Artists & Makers

🖌️ Kids Face Painting

🐾 Pet Paints a Masterpiece Station – where your furry little Picasso can create a one-of-a-kind work of art!

Keep an eye out for four-legged witches, wizard dogs, magical mutts, and enchanting felines as they roam the park. With plenty of treats, laughter, and Halloween magic around every corner, this is one event you won't want to ghost.

So grab your broomsticks, leash up your favorite familiar, and join us for a spellbinding afternoon of costumes, creativity, community, and tail-wagging fun.

🎃 Come for the boos. Stay for the barks. Leave with memories that will haunt you—in the best way possible! 🎃

Trying to catch up from our fundraiser last week.

Here are pics from spay/neuter clinics last week and yesterday.

Lots of animals that will no longer be contributing to the pet overpopulation problem.

Our low-cost vaccine clinic for October will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at:

Columbus Dog Connection
2761 Johnstown Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43219

We are now offering the Lyme vaccine for your dog(s) at our vaccine clinic. The cost is $35 each and it is a series of two vaccines, 3-4 weeks apart.

Ohio is now considered endemic for tick-borne diseases, especially Lyme disease, and we have found that many of our own foster dogs have tested positive in recent years. See the current map on the Ohio Department of Health website here: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/zoonotic-disease-program/media/lyme-disease-map

According to PubMed Central (A database that links scientific articles related to medical journals), the Lyme vaccine is a non-core (lifestyle) vaccine recommended for dogs that live in or travel to areas with high tick populations. It requires an initial two-dose series given 3 to 4 weeks apart, followed by annual boosters. This vaccine significantly lowers the chance a dog develops clinical signs like painful joint arthritis or severe kidney complications; however, it does not completely block infection or protect against other tick-borne illnesses like anaplasmosis or ehrlichiosis. You can read the journal article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7733144/

We strongly recommend you speak to your vet about this vaccine and whether you should start this series. Our vaccine clinic does not take the place of full-service veterinary care, and you should follow your pet's veterinarian's recommendations on any and all preventative care prior to coming to our clinics.

While you do not need to have the 4DX test (blood test for Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma) prior to starting this vaccine, we strongly recommend that you do so should the test result be positive, then you can schedule an appointment with your vet to address the positive disease. Flea and tick medications are strongly recommended year-round to prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases.

Vaccine reactions are not common; however, anytime something new is administered to the body, a response is made by the immune system. We do not recommend pairing this vaccine with any other new, first-time vaccinations, as we will not know which caused a reaction if one happens. We also recommend that you do not receive all of the vaccines for your pet at one time. Please discuss your dog's vaccination schedule with your vet and have a plan prior to attending our vaccine clinic.

To expedite check-ins, you will no longer have to fill out paperwork, as we will gather your information when you arrive and we will enter it directly into our system. Clients can also pre-register by clicking here:
https://clinichq.com/.../0a08ddc3-fa16-40f9-b6fa...

We will still serve clients in order of arrival, whether you have pre-registered or not. And you will still need to provide us with PAST records.

For more information and pricing for the vaccine clinic, please follow this link to our website.
https://www.columbusdogconnection.com/vet-services

We are looking forward to serving you and your furry kids!

Rescue Rivalry is BACK!!

Rescue Rivalry is a fundraiser in which Ohio (represented by Columbus Dog Connection) will be going up against Michigan (represented by the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) in Ann Arbor, MI), and features a series of challenges and other events listed on social media throughout football season. The team that raises the most money gets bragging rights and chooses a friendly punishment for the losing side.

Our THIRD CHALLENGE - Video of you singing or your pup howling along, or BOTH, to the OSU fight song is here and WE NEED YOUR HELP!

1. Please submit a Video of you singing or your pup howling along, or BOTH by Friday, Oct 2nd. A winner will be selected by Oct 4th (so don't delay), and that video will then be posted on Sunday, Oct 4th to rival Michigan's video.

2. Video should be submitted to [email protected]

3. The owner of the video selected by Columbus Dog Connection will win a CDC tote bag filled with CDC and other cool items.!

4. The video we select will rival against Michigan's video from Sunday, Oct 4th until Friday, Oct 9th at 9:00AM and the team that receives the most reactions will be the WINNER OF CHALLENGE #3!

Xichigan won the last challenge, so please help us win this one!

Complete details about Rescue Rivalry can be found at:
https://www.columbusdogconnection.com/event-details/rescue-rivalry-fundraiser-1

Let’s work together to WIN with the most donations but also beat last year’s total!

Go Bucks! We appreciate your participation!