Oberlin, Ohio

"Doggie Doo"

The 2008 Oberlin Doggie Doo Will Soon Be Happening!

The fourth annual Oberlin Doggie Doo & Pooch Parade is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008. This event is sponsored by the Oberlin Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the Doggie Doo is to raise funds for local animal shelters, increase awareness of the plight of homeless dogs, and get people interested in adopting one of the many dogs available. Many dog rescue groups and local animal shelters will be on site with adoptable dogs for people to see, and hopefully, adopt! All events are held, rain or shine, on Tappan Square in Oberlin, Ohio.

Proceeds from sponsorships and donations will go to local pet shelters. Each year, we have been fortunate enough to increase the amount of funds accrued due to the wonderful generosity of our many sponsors and donators. To provide funds to local shelters equitably, we are asking Interested Lorain County animal shelters to submit a request for a share of the funds raised, by way of submitting an Application for a 2008 Doggie Doo Grant.

Proceeds from past Oberlin Doggie Doo events have benefited: OASIS (Oberlin Aid to Strays in Distress), Erie Shores Humane Society, Friendship Animal Protective League (formerly Lorain County Animal Protective League), Lifesavers Spay and Neuter, Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary, and CATSS (Community Action to Save Strays).

The past three Doggie Doo events have been wonderful success stories for the rescue organizations that benefited from the funds raised, the pets who were adopted, and for the many participants and attendees. This year's Doggie Doo is expected to be the best ever!

Click on the links on the left for more details about the day's events. If you're planning to attend in the future with your dog(s) - and we hope you do! - please note the following:

(1) A large container of water will be provided in the center of Tappan Square where you can fill a bowl of water for your dog. Some bowls will be provided, but you may want to bring your own to be sure of having one. Also, for those water-loving dogs or those that get overhearted quickly, we willhave two "cooling stations" - pools where dogs can climb in and cool off! (Use at your own risk - not for drinking purposes.)

(2) Dogs must be on a leash, no longer than 6 feet in length, at all times (lock retractable leashes also at no more than 6 feet).

(3) Dogs attending need to be comfortable with crowds, loud noises, other dogs, and close contact with people and other dogs.

(4) All dogs must be licensed and current on vaccinations/shots .

(5) There are to be no sales of animals by individuals, or transactions wherein dogs or other animals are relinquished to any rescue group or animal shelter by any person(s), during the Doggie Doo event on Tappan Square. (See further information under Rescue Groups).

We're looking forward to seeing you and your dog(s) in Oberlin on September 20th!

Please join us in thanking these generous 2008 sponsors!

View our other generous sponsors, and sign up for a sponsorship yourself, by clicking on the Sponsors link at the left.