August 12, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities: Aug. 22nd and Aug. 29th
Obetz Animal Hospital Open House - August 22nd, 9am-3pm
We have again been invited to Obetz Animal Hospital's annual Open House.
This year the event will take place at their new Emergency Clinic near the intersection of US 33 and Diley Road between Pickerington and Canal Winchester.
The event starts at 9am and they want tables set up by 8:30, so we'll need to be at the clinic by 8am. If I can get at FOUR volunteers, I'll make two shifts (set up to 12:30 and noon to tear down). Please let me know ASAP if you are interested and the shift for which you are available (or all day, if you'd like). This is an outside event, so we'll have a tent, info table, and foster rabbit (volunteers are asked to bring their own chairs).
The Clinic will have a cook-out, raffle prizes, and games. Several rescue groups (cat/dog) will be there, along with a Pet ID group, doggy Day Care, Adler House photography, and others.
Diley Road Animal Hospital
9695 Basil Western Road
Canal Winchester, OH
Wessie Fest - August 28th, 10am - 2pm
Wessie Fest along the Alum Creek Bike trail in Westerville is scheduled for Saturday, August 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an outdoor event, so we'll have a tent, info table, and foster rabbit (volunteers are asked to bring their own chairs).
This is a very family-friendly event: lots of kids, and lots of fun! Other groups include wildlife education and awareness groups, environmental groups, etc. It's a very "hands-on" event!
More info is at
http://www.franklincountyevents.comcalendarWessieFestOtterbein_Lake_free_08282010
If you are interested in helping out at either event, please contact Terri Cook at terri@columbusrabbit.org
Posted by Terri at 6:56 PM
July 31, 2010
Godspeed, Cheetah.
It was with great sadness today that CHRS members attended the memorial service for Ian Lynch, 13 year old son of CHRS volunteers Megan and Chris Lynch. Ian was an extraordinary boy on the verge of becoming an incredible young man. He was known for his passion for soccer and running, and his speed earned him the nickname "Cheetah." Though much was made of his athletic ability, he also had a gentle side. Earlier this year, he was required to complete a community service project for his classes at Grandview Heights' Edison Middle School. Ian chose as his subject the "Make Mine Chocolate!" campaign. He thoroughly researched the CHRS and MMC websites to learn (more) about living with and caring for house rabbits. He helped Megan print MMC flyers, and on a chilly, blustery day before Easter, attended the Short North's Gallery Hop to help place them in local businesses and pass them out to Hop attendees.
Megan said one of her favorite memories is of Ian lying on the couch watching tv, with his arm hanging over the edge, and Blackberry lounging in just the right spot for Ian to pet her. She loved him, and it was obvious that he loved her, too.
A memorial fund has been established to cover medical and funeral expenses as well as to contribute to LifeNet Health, the organ transplant organization. Please send contributions to the Ian Lynch Trust c/o PNC Bank, Thurber Village, 763 Neil Ave., Columbus 43215.
Posted by Terri at 5:38 PM
July 12, 2010
Dog and Cat Days of Summer at Galleria Evangelia
From Terri:
In conjunction with the rising of the Dog Star Sirius, Galleria Evangelia presents the Dog (and Cat) Day of Summer, on Saturday, July 17 from 12:00 noon to 7 pm. Some of the participating artists are Sherry Mullet, Keith Klingenburg, Amy Piguet, Bob James, Will Shively, Annette Lasker, Chris Worthington, Kathleen Dlabick and Evangelia Philippidis.
In addition to dog and cat art from local artists, the gallery will be hosting a pet adoption weekend. Cat Welfare, Pets without Parents and the House Rabbit Society will be there to answer questions and perhaps help you find a furry friend.
4269 N. High St. Columbus, Ohio in Clintonville (on the corner of West Cook and High Street, just south of Kemba Financial)
For more information visit www.galleria-evangelia.com or call 354-6557.
Posted by Sue at 5:15 PM
June 21, 2010
S.O.S. Photo Contest
Terri received the following email concerning an organization doing great things for rabbits and other critters.
My rescued bunny, Peter-Not-A-Tail (HE HAS NO TAIL!!) is currently in a photo contest with SOS Ohio representing rescued bunnies everywhere in the name of spaying and neutering!
S.O.S is a low cost spay and neuter clinic that works with the public and also shelters across Ohio in getting dogs, cats, and bunnies spayed and neutered.
ALL money raised in this contest goes towards the spay and neuter clinic (which is bunny friendly!). This is a really great way to promote the importance of a fixed rescued bunny while also supporting an awesome cause. Each vote is just one dollar! I would love to see Peter do well. He is the only bunny in the contest!! We need to represent! :)
I hope you can spread this information far and wide and help spread the importance of spaying and neutering your pets!
Thank you again!
Sarah Newcomer
SOS Ohio Vet Assistant/Bunny lover and parent
Posted by Sue at 6:51 PM