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The Great Union County Doghouse & Crate Design Contest. Wow checkout this doghouse from Honda Logistics! Not only looks amazing but also It is an insulated doghouse (can be removed) as well as it has a heating mat and removable floor in case of an accident it is easy to clean! Not too late to enter deadline is May 31st to complete your project. You can register at this link, and send any questions to [email protected] /events/doghouse-contest

🏠🐶✨ **There’s STILL time to join the fun!** ✨🐶🏠 Think you’ve got the creativity to build the coolest dog house or crate in Union County? Then jump into **The Great Union County Dog House & Crate Design Contest!** It’s all part of **Honda & Hounds** — and we can’t wait to see what you create! 🔨💡🐾 💥 **Deadline to complete your build: May 31st** Get the details, rules, and inspiration here: 👉 /events/doghouse-contest And to get your imagination going… 📸 **Check out some early preview pics!** (Warning: may cause sudden bursts of creativity and a strong urge to grab power tools.) Let’s build something amazing for the pups of Union County! 🐕❤️🏆

Want to see and interact with some cool and unusual critters Check out The Reptile and Insect Encounter at Honda and Hounds on Saturday July 11th from 11-3pm in Downtown Marysville, Ohio. All Pets Training and Consulting will provide a fun experience. Check out all the fun activities at the Ohio Pet Charities Website with this link /events/honda-hounds-2026

🐾🎉 **Get Ready to STRUT, Marysville!** 🎉🐾 Ohio Pet Charities proudly presents the **Strut Your Mutt 2K**, part of the biggest **Honda & Hounds** event EVER on **July 11th, 2026** in downtown Marysville! Grab your leash, grab your pup, and get ready for a fun, tail‑wagging tour of Uptown Marysville on a 2K walk—then parade right back into the heart of the celebration where the party continues! 🐶💛 After your stroll, treat your furry superstar to: 🫧 **A free dog wash** ✂️ **Free grooming** 💦 **A dog water park** (yes, it’s as adorable as it sounds!) …And that’s just the beginning! Honda & Hounds is PACKED with pet‑friendly fun as part of the **Union County 250th Celebration**. 👉 **Sign up for Strut Your Mutt:** /Race/OH/Marysville/StrutYourMuttEvent 👉 **See all Honda & Hounds details:** /events/honda-hounds-2026 Let’s make this the most pawsome celebration yet! 🐕✨

🐶🎉 **Honda & Hounds is BACK—and bigger than ever!** 🎉🐶 **Saturday, July 11th • 11–3 PM • Downtown Marysville** Get ready, Marysville… the entire downtown is transforming into one giant **pet‑loving, tail‑wagging, family festival** as part of the **Union County 250th Celebration!** 🎊 Here’s just a taste of what’s coming: 🐾 **2K Strut Your Mutt Dog Walk** 🫧 **Free Dog Wash Stations** ✂️ **Free Pet Grooming** 💦 **Dog Water Park** 🏃‍♂️🐕 **Playground + Agility Course** 📸 **Free Themed Pet Photo Booth** 🍪 **Dog Treat Bar** 🦎🐍 **Reptile & Insect Encounter** 🐶 **Dozens of Pet Rescues & Vendors** ✨ **NEW FEATURE!** The **Great Union County Dog House & Crate Design Contest** is officially underway! Think you can build the coolest dog house ever? Details here: /events/doghouse-contest Save the date, bring your pup, bring your friends, and get ready for the most exciting Honda & Hounds yet! 🐾❤️ Full event details → /events/honda-hounds-2026

We love it when the Central Ohio pet community comes together. The Dublin Pup Crawl is happening: Saturday, June 27 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dublin Bridge Park This multi-rescue event is a great opportunity to meet local organizations, connect with fellow dog lovers, and maybe even meet your future best friend. If you attend: 🔹Visit multiple rescue booths 🔹Meet adoptable pets 🔹Share the event with friends 🔹Tag the host and participating rescues Collaboration strengthens animal welfare across our community, and we are proud to be part of it. More about our work:

Ohio Pet Charities along with Honda and Acura Marysville, and Honda Federal Credit Union are looking for DIY Heroes, Crafting Kings & Queens, and Big‑Hearted Businesses!** ✨🏠🐕 Ready to unleash your creativity AND help local pets? Because the **Great Union County Dog House & Crate Design Contest** is calling your name! 🎉🐾 Happening during **Honda & Hounds** as part of Union County’s HUGE 250th Anniversary Celebration on **Saturday, July 11th, 2026**, this is your chance to build something epic—cute, cozy, clever, or completely outrageous. We’re here for ALL the creativity. 🛠️💡💕 🏆 **What’s in it for you?** • Major bragging rights • A whole lot of community love • And most importantly… helping pets who need it most ❤️ 🐶 Whether you're: • A seasoned builder • A weekend DIY warrior • A crafty business owner • Or someone who just loves pets and power tools… THIS is your moment to shine. Ready to join the fun? Check out the details: 👉 Dog House & Crate Design Contest: /events/doghouse-contest 👉 Honda & Hounds 2026 Info: /events/honda-hounds-2026 Let’s build something unforgettable — because the pups are counting on us! 🐕💛🏆

Poochella Pictures Link Issue. There is an issue, with the link posted yesterday. They are working to fix it, but this link will work also. /opcpoochellaatowu2026/

Poochella was the best ever this year. From OPC thanks to all that attended, vendors, rescues, charities, volunteers, OWU Pet Pals, and our event sponsor Impact 60, and activity sponsors K9 Resorts, Pet Palace, and VEG ER for Pets. Here is the link to the amazing pictures from Lady Grace Photography. /opcpoochellaatowu2025copy//

🐾🎉 **Honda & Hounds Early Sign‑Up Alert!** 🎉🐾 Mark your calendars: **Saturday, July 11th • 11–3 PM • Downtown Marysville, OH** Honda & Hounds is back—and this year it’s part of the massive **Union County 250th Celebration!** 🚗🐶 We’re expecting **8,000+ attendees**, tons of pups, and a whole lot of fun. 🎊 Here are TWO awesome activities you won’t want to miss: 🏠 **The Great Union County Dog House & Crate Design Contest** Think you can build the coolest dog house on the block? Or the most stylish crate ever? Get creative and help pets in the process! 👉 /events/doghouse-contest 🐕‍🦺 **Strut Your Mutt 2K Fun Walk** Grab your pup, lace up your sneakers, and strut your stuff through Marysville! (It’s a fun walk, not a race—unless your dog thinks everything is a race.) 👉 /events/doghouse-contest Want in? Want details? Want to have the best Saturday of the summer? Come be part of the fun at Honda & Hounds! 🐾❤️ Vendor Link /events/honda-hounds-2026-vendors-only

🎉🐾 **POOCHELLA IS TODAY!** 🐾🎉 12–3 PM • Ohio Wesleyan University 19 Williams Dr. Delaware University Grab your pup and come join the fun! ✔️ FREE to attend ✔️ Dozens of vendors & rescues ✔️ Super fun activities for you *and* your furry best friend ✔️ Sunshine, smiles, and so many wagging tails 🐶✨ Don’t miss the most joyful pet party of the season — see you soon! 🌸🐾💛

🐾🎉 **Poochella Parking Info!** 🎉🐾 This Saturday, **April 11th from 12–3 PM**, we’re kicking off the first big outdoor pet event of the season—and we can’t wait to see you and your furry friends there! 🌸🐶 ✨ **NEW LOCATION!** Poochella has moved to a bigger, better spot on the OWU campus: 📍 **Fraternity Hill – 8 Williams Dr, Delaware, OH 43015** There are plenty of parking options near the event (see map!), plus street parking available throughout the area. Easy in, easy out, and just a short stroll to all the fun. Bring your pups, bring your friends, bring your springtime energy—Poochella is going to be a blast! 💛🐾 See you Saturday!