Lad: A dog - a book for the dog lover

Any man with money to make the purchase may become a dog’s owner.  But no man – spend he ever so much coin and food and tact in the effort – may become a dog’s Master without the consent of the dog. Do you get the difference? And he whom a dog once unreservedly accepts as Master is forever that dog’s God.

Ladd: A Dog

Albert Payson Terhune

Happy 4th of July

Nitro's Law 2013

Congratulations to the many people who worked for 5 long years to make this happen.

A beginning - After 5 years of fighting, Ohio passed its first felony animal cruelty law. This law, while historic for the State, is only the first step. It does NOT address individuals guilty of cruelty. The fight must continue to make individual acts of cruelty a felony as well. The battle was won, but the fight has only just begun. RIP Nitro. You will never be forgotten.

You always end up with the dog you're meant to be with !

Signs of Heat Stroke

As temperatures approach 90 degrees and higher,  keep an eye on your pets and watch for signs of heat stroke.

RSVP for BarkPark to benefit Colony Cats (& dogs)

Colony Cats (& dogs) is pleased to announce that we will be the beneficiary of a day at Barkpark, a beautiful, 10+ acre private fenced-in park with a pond in Delaware, Ohio, near the Columbus Zoo. The cost to attend is $20 with all of the proceeds benefiting Colony Cats (& dogs). Dogs must be spayed/neutered, friendly with other dogs and people, current on vaccinations & bordatella. Owners must bring proof of this or a statement on veterinarian letterhead for a dog who is no longer vaccinated due to medical reasons.

The event runs from 10-4pm on Saturday, June 22 so there is plenty of time during the day to stop over for a chance to run with the other dogs. We serve lunch all day, will offer a nice selection of items for sale as well as some wonderful raffle baskets (including a pair of OSU football season tickets). We will even bathe your dog, trim their nails and send them off with a treat or two. Who could ask for a better day for our pups!!

For more information or to be added to the guest list, please call or email Karen at 614-271-4086 or kaernes@aol.com. See you there!!

Enjoying the late afternoon with my pack at the ravine