Hospets

08/30/2024

Thank you everyone, we sold 205 Mums this year with 57 of those going to suprise seniors!

08/29/2024

If you are still planning to order mums for yourself or to suprise a seniorm please get the orders in by 5pm tonight https://www.hospets.org/mums.html

08/28/2024

Transport Help is needed Monday, Labor Day. One chihuahua needs picked up from Hilltop Senior Village 3630 Moore Trails Rd and transported to Rascal Unit, 6365 Old Avery Rd Dublin. Sunshine needs to be dropped off at Rascal by 9am. If you can help, please let me know.

08/27/2024

We are looking for a foster home for 9 year old Chewy. He is a Chihuahua/Yorkie/Shih Tzu. He is said to be very sweet and housebroken. He has lived with another dog but does not like cats. His owner has been placed in a nursing home and the house Chewy has been staying in is going on the market. Please contact [email protected]

08/26/2024

It's time to get those Mums orders in! If you havent ordered these before, they are HUGE and absolutely gorgeous. Solid colors flowers are $12, Combo pots are $13
To order https://www.hospets.org/mums.html
We have brought back September Surprise. You have the option to purchase flowers for us to deliver to the seniors we serve.
Flowers will be available for pickup: Sat 9/7 10am-4pm & Sun 9/8 12pm-4pm
There are 3 pickup locations
Marysville- 20028 Westlake Lee Rd
Hilliard- 1635 Galleon Blvd
​Grove City - Purple Door Church Admin Bldg 2650 Columbus St Delivery will not be available this year.
Order cutoff Aug 29

08/24/2024

We received sad news. Hank, one of our alumni, passed away in his sleep last night. Please keep his family in your thoughts, they are heartbroken

08/21/2024

Calling all our fur baby supporters !!! We are going live with a Pet fundraiser , Wednesday evening at 6pm! Proceeds to benefit Hospets!

08/13/2024

We will be attending a few events and I would love to have a helper to help set up and help run the booth on these days. We will be at:
Honda and Hounds - Marysville - Aug 18th (help needed 10-1)
Bark Bash - Hilliard - Aug 24 (help needed 9-12:30 & 12:30-4)
Dublin Pet Fair - Dublin- Sept 29 (help needed 10:30-1 & 1-4:30) Please message us if you might be able to help, thanks!

08/10/2024

Poor Baby, she has been practicing her doggy manners, and got herself all dolled up to meet a potential new family and they didn't show up. Someone out there has to love a Schipperke that just needs a little work.

08/08/2024

Marysville, OH - Do we have any Cairn Terrier lovers? Haggis, an almost 7 year old, overweight 25 #, boy will be coming to us as soon as we have a space open. He is a strong, playful boy. At this point we are unsure of his behavior with other animals. He was super friendly with me when I met him today. His elderly owner is no longer able to provide care for him

08/06/2024

In recognition of recreational ma*****na becoming legal in Ohio. I would like to offer a reminder that you need to keep your pets away from it, just as you would with any other medication. Cats and dogs can become intoxicated by cannabis in various ways, most commonly by eating edibles (e.g., baked goods, candies, chocolate bars, and chips containing cannabis), or by ingesting cannabis directly (in any form). Pets can also be exposed to second-hand smoke. Most exposures are accidental when curious pets discover access to the drug or when they are present in the same room with a person smoking cannabis. Dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains, which means the effects of cannabis are more dramatic and potentially more toxic when compared to humans. A small amount of cannabis is all it takes to cause toxicity in cats and dogs.

Regardless of the method of exposure, accurate and complete information is imperative to treat the patient successfully. For example, ingestion of a 'pot brownie’ needs different treatment than inhalation because eating the brownie requires treatment for cannabis and chocolate toxicity, whereas inhalation may require additional treatment for respiratory irritation.

08/05/2024

It's time to get those Mums orders in! If you havent ordered these before, they are HUGE and absolutely gorgeous. Solid colors flowers are $12, Combo pots are $13
To order https://www.hospets.org/mums.html

We have brought back September Surprise. You have the option to purchase flowers for us to deliver to the seniors we serve.
Flowers will be available for pickup: Sat 9/7 10am-4pm & Sun 9/8 12pm-4pm

There are 3 pickup locations
Marysville- 20028 Westlake Lee Rd
Hilliard- 1635 Galleon Blvd
​Grove City - Purple Door Church Admin Bldg 2650 Columbus St Delivery will not be available this year.

Order cutoff Aug 29

07/23/2024

Free Pet Wellness Clinic for pets of seniors 60+. Now scheduling for Aug, Sept and Oct.

07/16/2024

A big thank you to "the hubby" for building the tree bench I have been wanting. Now to take the time to paint it

07/16/2024

We are holding the Mums Fundraiser again this year. Pickup will be in Marysville. (1st week of Sept, dates TBD) If we can find a good location in Columbus, we will add a second pickup location. Delivery will not be available this year. If you havent ordered these before, they are HUGE and absolutely gorgeous. To order https://www.hospets.org/mums.html

07/15/2024

Marysville- I am supposed to be picking up a small dog in Marysville and taking it to the Vet in plain city at 12:30 today. We have a medical emergency and I am getting ready to take a family member to the ER and cannot take this dog. It is imperative this dog gets to this appointment, without the vaccines, the senior owner will be evicted. If you can help please message me asap thank you! Pickup is at 821 Milcrest, going to Community Vet 233 Gay St Plain City. Transporting only the dog, not the owner.

07/12/2024

We are looking for a foster in the Columbus area for an 8 month old, 18 # Shih Tzu. Very sweet and loveable. He would need fostered until we can get him neutered (july 16) and into an adoptive home. You would need to be able to take him to his neuter appt 8am and pickup around 4 pm on King Ave, Columbus. If interested in fostering Tucker please fill out our foster form https://www.cognitoforms.com/Hospets1/HospetsFosterApplication

07/10/2024

I am debating doing the Mums fundraiser this year. I am trying to gauge interest. IF the only location for pickup is in Marysville, how many of you are interested in getting mums again this year

07/08/2024

A big thank you to Tractor Supply Marysville, for donating the mid-year dog food restocking

07/02/2024

Ok all of you budget minded shoppers, I need your help. It is time to replace the living room furniture in the office that was so generously donated years ago. We had a dog staying with us some time ago and she took every opportunity to p*e on the seats. We have cleaned and cleaned to no avail and now it is a huge temptation for other dogs to p*e. We are trying to find a couple of pieces, a couch under 80" long and a love seat, both in faux leather so it is more waterproof and cleans easily. Comfort isn't a huge issue, but it does need to support a decent amount of weight. Where are your cheap go to places? (we have been watching marketplace for used)

07/02/2024

Marysville OH - 4 year old, 13 #, Lola is now available for adoption. She is spayed, up to date on core vaccines, dewormed, heartworm tested, microchipped. Lola is a sweet girl. She is a little hesitant of strange people but warms up quickly. She is housetrained. She loves walks but also loves hanging out in the yard. She has lived with other dogs and doesn't seem to care about cats. She is used to being around her person most of the time and can be clingy and persistent when attention seeking. She is bouncy and will jump on legs when wanting attention. She is a fall risk for someone with mobility issues. Although she loves laps, she is also playful and energetic and likes to run around. She is terrified of car rides, she will freeze up, pant and drool. She is crate trained, and should be crated when left alone, as she might get into things if left unsupervised for long. If interested in Lola please apply at https://www.hospets.org/adoption-application.html adoption fee applies

06/29/2024

The housing situation is really becoming a huge crisis for low income seniors. There is a huge need and far too few options available. We are currently helping two 70+ year old seniors who are without a home. Yes, we are in contact with all of the agencies and shelters. The shelters are full. We searched and searched and finally found senior housing that has openings available at the end of July. We have kept them in a local hotel for the past three weeks and will continue to do so until the end of July or until shelter space becomes available (whichever comes sooner). They are also going to need a bed, furniture etc, We may be asking for your help next week. Please make sure any senior in your life who is considering a move to low income housing understands how few vacancies there are. To start looking early, get on waiting lists, and expect to do a lot of paperwork. Be prepared! To me, there is nothing more sad than seeing our elders out in the elements with no place to lay their heads

In Ohio, the rate has increased by 208%.

06/24/2024

Miss Lola was surrendered to us due to being a fall risk. We are seeking a foster home for her. She is said to be housebroken, good with other dogs, okay with most cats. If you might be able to help please contact [email protected]

06/20/2024

Today we attended the memorial service for a long time friend and supporter, Helen Zapol. She was a person who would help anyone or any animal in need. We first met her in 2007 when she helped us get some dogs in danger from a situation in Kansas. She later became a Hospets foster and in 2014 adopted her beloved Theo from Hospets, boy did that dog hit the jackpot. Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts as they mourn this very wonderful and special woman.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A Short North Bar and others in the community are honoring the life of a long time friend and employee whose service goes well beyond the bar. Helen Zapol started at the Sho…

06/06/2024

When you go on an emergency vet run for one kitty and come home with a different one

06/02/2024

Thanks all Faithful Companion Pet Cremation is taking care of this for us

Just putting out feelers. We have a senior in Clintonville (Hartwell Rd). Her 100 # dog has died. We have called two cremation companies to have the dog picked up and cremated and have not received return calls. If they do not call back, Is there anyone in the area who would be able to get the dog and take to Rutherford Funeral Home in Worthington? It would probably take two people to lift the dog