Events
The Big Give is a 25-hour online giving event hosted by The Columbus Foundation beginning Wednesday, June 10 at 10 am and ending Thursday, June 11 at 6 pm (the time has been extended due to problems with the server on Wednesday morning–so many people were wanting to donate that the site crashed) that allows our supporters to help us help tons of central Ohio kitties. Every dollar donated goes to help cats.
The Columbus Foundation will pay all credit card fees and they will also provide a $1 million plus bonus pool of money that we are eligible to get donations from. The minimum donation is only $20 via credit card, PayPal, ApplePay, or Google Pay.
Below is our link to The Giving Store. You will go here the day of The Big Give, so take a look now.
You can also TEXT 11864 to 614-230-0347 to donate during The Big Give. You will receive a link that allows you to donate directly to us.
If you would like to see what other groups are participating in The Big Give, go to The Giving Store page and click on the “Explore by Category” button in the middle of the page. You can choose “Animal Welfare” to see everyone in that category, including us. Or if you can’t find our direct link, just put in Black and Orange Cat Foundation at the top of the page under “Explore the Giving Store” and you will find our page–where you will go the day of The Big Give!
#GivingTuesday is an inspiring day of generosity across the globe, and we hope you’ll support your favorite nonprofit organizations, including us, Black and Orange Cat Foundation, on November 27.
Your donations on #GivingTuesday will go to help us with our ongoing spay and neuter efforts for stray and feral kitties, as well as the kitties whose owners cannot afford the surgeries without our assistance.
This year, we are partnering with The Columbus Foundation to help you give AND receive!
On #GivingTuesday, when you make a gift to any two nonprofits (please choose us as one of the two!!) in The Columbus Foundation’s Giving Store, you’ll receive a $20 Charitable Gift Card in return! Redeemable at any of the 1,000+ nonprofits in The Giving Store, a Charitable Gift Card makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer this holiday season.
You can find Black and Orange Cat Foundation in the Giving Store and give directly by going HERE.
- Why you should participate in Give Two on #GivingTuesday:
Featuring more than 1,000 area nonprofits, The Giving Store is your comprehensive resource for supporting your favorite organizations and finding new ones to love.
The Giving Store’s shopping cart allows you to bundle multiple gifts into a simple, convenient one-stop shopping trip.
Low transaction fees on credit card gifts mean more of your dollars directly support nonprofits’ great work. If you’re feeling extra generous (and, on #GivingTuesday, who isn’t?), you have the option to cover all fees, so 100% of the donation goes to the organization.
Search options let you quickly find your favorite nonprofit by name, or search based on the causes you care about – from the arts and social services to the environment and education.
So please join us for another exciting annual day of giving, and thank you in advance for your generosity.
The Big Give is a 26-hour online giving event hosted by The Columbus Foundation beginning October 10 at 10 am and ending October 11 at 12 pm (10/10 at 10 to start and 10/11 at 12 to end–see the cool number pattern) that allows our supporters to help us help tons of central Ohio kitties. Every dollar donated goes to help cats.
The Columbus Foundation will pay all credit card fees and they will also provide a $1.3 million plus bonus pool of money that we are eligible to get donations from. The minimum donation is only $20 via credit card. We’ll keep reminding you as the day gets closer!
Below is our link to The Giving Store. You will go here the day of The Big Give, so take a look now.
If you would like to see what other groups are participating in The Big Give, go to The Giving Store page and click on the “Explore by Category” button in the middle of the page. You can choose “Animal Welfare” to see everyone in that category, including us. Or if you can’t find our direct link, just put in Black and Orange Cat Foundation at the top of the page under “Explore the Giving Store” and you will find our page–where you will go the day of The Big Give!
This is the first year that Black and Orange Cat Foundation has been eligible to participate in The Big Give, as they added nonprofits from Union and Madison County to the pool of charitable groups. The Big Give works with organizations in 10 counties this year.
For sixteen years, Alley Cat Allies has been hosting National Feral Cat Day and asking rescue groups nationwide to celebrate with them. This year, National Feral Cat Day and cat rescuers are trying to make Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) available for “All Cats” and “All Communities.”
There will be lots of events on October 16 to celebrate National Feral Cat Day. Find one in your area by going HERE and get involved.
For more information on National Feral Cat Day, visit the web site HERE.
On Saturday, June 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 am, Ohio Animal Companion will present a workshop on Pet Nutrition 101. You can find out exactly what you are feeding your furry friend at this informative class.
The workshop will look at labels on pet food and help you discover what is truly the best food for your pets. Participants will learn basic principles of pet nutrition, what is a high quality food, and how to look at labels and understand them. The workshop will also cover feeding methods and body condition scoring, as well as life stages.
The workshop will be facilitated by Rita DiPaolo, licensed veterinary technician.
Pre-registration is required and there is a $25 fee for the workshop. To register, go HERE.
You can also find out more on the Ohio Animal Companion events page on Facebook HERE.
LIKE Ohio Animal Companion on Facebook HERE.
Pet Nutrition 101 will be held at Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court, Hilliard, OH 43026.
You can LIKE Capital Area on Facebook HERE.
Once again, PetPromise will be hosting their “5K Walk and Run for Homeless Pets.” The Rescue Run will take place over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28, with the race beginning at 9:30 am. Walkers, runners, and friendly dogs are welcome to come out and support PetPromise’s efforts to change the future for homeless pets.
The event takes place at McFerson Commons Park (in the Arena District) located on Nationwide Blvd. at 218 West Street in Columbus.
The registration fee is $30. To register online, go HERE.
To get all the details about the Rescue Run, go HERE.
On Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, join Central Ohio rescue groups and vendors for the second Fetch A Friend Adopt-A-Thon at the Lausche Building, 717 East 17th Avenue, located at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Expo Center in Columbus.
The event will run from 11 am to 4 pm on both days.
Volunteers are needed to help with the event. If you would like to find out about volunteering, please go .
There will be tons of vendors on site.
To see a list of vendors, go .
If you know of a rescue group or shelter that would like to attend, please pass this information on to them and ask them to sign up .
To see the current list of rescue groups and shelters who will be attending the two day event, go .
And finally, you can help make this event AMAZING by donating .
To find out more about this mega-adoption weekend, which will occur annually, visit the Fetch A Friend web site .
To Like Fetch A Friend on Facebook, go HERE. You’ll be updated on all the exciting news if you are a Fetch A Friend Facebook Friend (wow, say that three times fast!).
On Saturday, March 12 from 9:30 am to noon, join Ohio Animal Companion at Capital Area Humane Society, 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Court in Hilliard for “Pet First Aid and CPR.”
You will learn about many different health issues and ways to help your pet in emergencies. Some of the items to be covered include:
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Burns
- Choking
- Fractures
- Sprains
- Heat Stroke
- And much, much more!!
The workshop is being facilitated by Rita DiPaolo, licensed veterinary technician. There will be hands on CPR instruction for both dogs and cats with a mannequin provided.
All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Seating is limited and you must pre-register for the workshop. There is a registration fee of $25.
You can LIKE Ohio Animal Companion on Facebook HERE.
To find out more about this event, go to the Ohio Animal Companion events page on Facebook HERE.
You can also register for the workshop on Eventbrite HERE.
LIKE Capital Area Humane Society on Facebook HERE.
For fifteen years, Alley Cat Allies has been hosting National Feral Cat Day and asking rescue groups nationwide to celebrate with them. This year, National Feral Cat Day and cat rescuers are trying to make Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) a Revolution–and they want you to join!
There will be lots of events on October 16 to celebrate National Feral Cat Day. Find one in your area by going HERE and get involved.
For more information on National Feral Cat Day, visit the web site HERE.
Once again, PetPromise will be hosting their “5K Walk and Run for Homeless Pets.” The Rescue Run will take place over Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23, with the race beginning at 10:00 am. Walkers, runners, and friendly dogs are welcome to come out and support PetPromise’s efforts to change the future for homeless pets.
The event takes place at McFerson Commons Park (in the Arena District) located on Nationwide Blvd. at 218 West Street in Columbus.
The registration fee is $30. May 20 is the last day to register online.
To get all the details about the Rescue Run and register online, go HERE.