Pets and Vets

From service animals to household companions, our pets are so much more than an animal. Our Third Annual Pets and Vets Week, July 13-15, 2023, connects you to resources and animals that are shown to improve quality of life. Explore your options through demonstrations, educational engagements and more!

This free community event is open to the public. We always welcome well-behaved service animals trained to assist visitors with disabilities during their Museum visit.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Partners On-Site:

  • Buckeye Paws
  • Pilot Dogs
  • Columbus Police Department
  • USO Ohio
  • Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS)
  • Hospets
  • Central Ohio Beekeepers Association
  • Columbus Metroparks
  • Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Partners On-Site:

  • Buckeye Paws
  • Pilot Dogs
  • Golden Hobby
  • Ohio Canid Center
  • Columbus Police Department
  • The Buckeye Lady
  • COPAW
  • USO Ohio
  • VCAS
  • Hospets
  • Columbus Metroparks
  • Central Ohio Beekeepers Association

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Partners On-Site:

  • Buckeye Paws
  • Golden Hobby
  • Humane Society of Delaware County
  • Pilot Dogs
  • COPAW
  • Columbus Police Department
  • COPAW
  • USO Ohio
  • VCAS
  • Hospets
  • Columbus Metroparks
  • MALTAC K9

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

Breakout sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Thursday, July 13 | 12 p.m. | Free

Ambassador Animals with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Connect with wildlife as you enjoy up-close interactions with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Ambassador Animals! Enjoy a fun and meaningful experience with a member of the Ambassador Animal team and learn how they raise awareness for the animals they care for every day.

Thursday, July 13 | 12 p.m. | Free

Urban Wildlife with the Ohio Canid Center

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Explore wildlife conservation with the Ohio Canid Center and their Ambassador Animals. Learn about what makes wild canine species uniquely able to adapt to urban environments and how we can safely cohabitate with them.

Friday, July 14 | 11 a.m. | Free

Yoga with Buckeye Paws Therapy Dogs

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Stay calm with the help of our furry friends in our first-ever Pets and Vets guided yoga session. Buckeye Paws Therapy Dogs, an innovative animal-assisted therapy program launched by The OSU Wexner Medical Center, joins for to share how man’s best friend and yoga can be a powerful combination to help relieve stress, build resilience and maintain optimal fitness.

Friday, July 14 | 1:30 p.m.

Treat Making with Growler’s Dog Bones

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Learn how Growlers Dog Bones is serving man and man’s best friend. In this hands-on session, the Growler’s team walks us through how they make their natural recipes as well as impact lives by serving individuals with disabilities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

We welcome well-behaved service animals trained to assist visitors with disabilities during their Museum visit. Household pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.

Yes! The Museum has accessibility accommodations including mobility amenities, Braille resources and more. Click here for a full list.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public, but a ticket must be purchased if you would like to explore the Museum. We are offering a discounted $10 ticket for Museum visitors who attend our Pets and Vets events.

Interested in getting involved in Pets and Vets? Reach out to Ashley Legg at alegg@nationalvmm.org.

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