How about a round of a-paws? 🐶

Where to find adoptable pets around Columbus, Ohio

Columbus Humane has been helping local pets like adorable dog this since 1883. | Photo via @columbushumane

Whether you’re looking to add to the family for the holidays, or just wanting some extra company around your house — it’s figuratively raining cats and dogs at these local pet adoption sites. Follow along as we cat scratch the surface on where you can find a furry friend.

Columbus Humane

Location: 3015 Scioto Darby Executive Ct.
Hours: 2-7 p.m. on weekdays, 12-5 p.m. on weekends
Pets: Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, ferrets

Meet cats like Trixie, a six-month-old short hair kitten; dogs like Muck, a two-year-old large mixed breed with high energy; or even rabbits such as Louie, an eight-month-old angora rabbit sporting an awesome hairdo. Adoption fees, which directly support Columbus Humane, range from $50+ for rabbits and pocket pets, $75-$100 for cats, and $175-$350 for dogs.

CHA Animal Shelter

Location: 3765 Corporate Dr.
Hours: 12-2 p.m. + 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. on weekends
Pets: Dogs and cats

If you’re in the market for a puppy, become friends with Duke, Luke, Myrtle, or Honey, all two-month-old chihuahuas hanging out at CHA. Fees for dogs range from $150-$300 + adoption costs for cats vary from $5-$80.

Colony Cats (& dogs)

Location: 2740 Festival Ln.
Hours: 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m. on weekends
Pets: Dogs and cats

There are plenty of cats to choose from with 184 total listings on the website. The website also includes labels under cats to let you know if the cat isn’t friendly around dogs, or if it has become an in-house favorite of the staff, like Casanova. Fees range from $50-$100 for cats, and $150-$300 for dogs.

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Monday, Dec. 12

Figure Art | Monday, Dec. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 188 McDowell St., Columbus | $10 | Join one of two different 30-minute drawing sessions featuring a live figure model for reference.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Elf the Musical | Tuesday, Dec. 13-Thursday, Dec. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., Columbus | $31-$125 | Watch this Broadway musical inspired by the classic Will Ferrell movie.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

Music Trivia | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Budd Dairy Food Hall, 1086 N. 4th St., Columbus | Free | Test your musical knowledge with host Mark Dantzer.
Olan’s Polar Express | Wednesday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus | $32 | Comedian Olan Rodgers, known for his unconventional storytelling, will put on a 21+ holiday show.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

42º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Opening

Hot Chicken Takeover will open its newest location in Grandview on Friday, Dec. 16. The former Sweet Carrot building was renovated to match HCT’s style, including a fresh update to the mural on the side of the building. 🍗

Biz

High Bank Distillery will triple its Grandview location’s size to 25,000 sqft to grow its distilling capabilities. This expansion will allow the brewery 8,000 sqft for distilling barrels, an increase of 7,600 sqft from the current set up. 🥃 (Columbus Business First)

Try This

Don’t let the cold weather keep you from the patio. Instead, check out Understory’s latest addition of a heated tent, which keeps you warm + still preserves the scenic view of the Olentangy River. The space can hold 50 people and is dog-friendly. 🔥

Edu

Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon announced she will retire at the end of the school year. Dr. Talisa, who has been with the school since 2019, released a letter on Thursday, Dec. 8 recounting all the time spent with CCS.

Sports

Now’s the time to buy the sports lover in your life a holiday present, because Fanatics is offering sitewide sales. Easily find licensed sportswear and collectibles like jerseys, hoodies, and outerwear for the world’s most popular sports teams and win the holidays.*

Seasonal

We’re all about staying warm throughout the colder months, which means we’re leveling up our typical outerwear to something a little toastier. Enter: heated jackets. We love this one for its three different heat levels and this slim fit option with 5,000+ five star reviews.*

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The fair of the future 🎡

Gov. Mike Dewine + Ohio State Fair release long-term vision for fairgrounds

The Ohio State Fair aims to improve guest experience with these changes. | Photo via @ohiostatefair

The Ohio State Fair has been a staple in Columbus since 1886, and soon the historic event could receive a touch of modernization.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Thursday, Dec. 8 the Expo 2050 Framework, which includes plans to overhaul many parts of the Ohio State Fairgrounds. While there’s no timetable or estimated costs just yet, we wanted to take a closer look at what’s to come for this 360-acre area.

Demolish 20 existing buildings such as the Bricker Building + Rhodes Center.
Renovate seven buildings including Taft Coliseum.
Construct 15 new buildings like an Agriculture Pavilion and a new entertainment center.
Redesign various entry points such as the “OHIO” entrance to be more grand and eye catching.

Want to read over the full plan? Check out this Dropbox link with renderings + a complete PDF of the framework.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Mitch.

Editor’s pick: Happy Monday, CBUS. I stopped by Chocolate Café over the weekend + it is a perfect lunch spot if you’re on the lookout. I got the pesto and tomato grilled cheese with a buckeye candy smashed between two chocolate covered pretzels.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Pick up some of these local gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.

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