Hours

Monday           12:00pm to 6:00pm
Tuesday          CLOSED
Wednesday     12:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday         CLOSED
Friday              12:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday         11:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday            CLOSED

Bingo!

Bingo is our BIGGEST fundraiser. You will have fun, may win some money and help ALL of the animals in our care. We play every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

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Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet?

Pet overpopulation...the facts are simple. There are just too many pets and not enough homes. The overpopulation problem has reached crisis levels, and the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter is dedicated to helping end this crisis in our community by offering and promoting spaying and neutering.

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Woof Walk 2014

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Step out and help benefit the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Indian Lake State Park, Oldfield Beach

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Carol Souza, Humane Agent

CarolSwearingIn10smallBellefontaine, Ohio – February 28, 2014 – Carol Souza Sworn In As Humane Agent

The Top of Ohio Pet Shelter announces that Carol Souza was sworn in as a Humane Agent today by Family Court Judge Michael L. Brady. Carol, a 23 year veteran of the Air Force, recently completed her Humane Agent training in London, Ohio.

During her Air Force career, Carol was an MP and a K9 Trainer/Handler, so she has both law enforcement and animal handling in her background. A Humane Agent enforces animal cruelty, animal neglect, and other animal protection laws. Carol will be checking dog licensing issues as well as investigating neglect and cruelty cases.

As a reminder, Ohio law states that all dogs over the age of three months must be licensed. The law applies whether the dog is kept inside or outside. If you have not purchased a 2014 Logan County dog license, you may purchase it, for $24, at the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter or at the Logan County Auditor's office.

Indian Lake 4th Grade - Loom Bands

AlexisToriBessie4th Grade students at Indian Lake Elementary decided to make "Loom Band" jewelry to raise money for the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter thanks to a wonderful idea of Alexis Lones (pictured here right with Bessie). Students Alexis Jones, Tori Blanks (pictured left), Layla Yoakam, Hayle Willoby, Gaven Clary, and Logan Evans spent their recess time making the bands and then sold the bands to their fourth grade friends raising $82.85. Today they presented the check to the shelter. Bessie pictured in the middle, said it was a wonderful moment today and she loved meeting the girls. All the students mentioned are officially designated as TOPS Ambassadors. We love the spirit, desire and understanding what it means to serve others that these special students have demonstrated. Thank you, each, and every one of you, plus those who bought the bands. And most important, Moms and Dads and teachers; "You are doing an awesome job!" Keep on!!

Logo Contest Winner

TOPSlogoWe Have a Winner!!

The Top of Ohio Pet Shelter (TOPS) announced the winner of their Logo Contest today on WPKO's Give Me Shelter program. The contest was open to residents of Logan County and students of schools in Logan County. The shelter needed a new logo to replace the old Humane Society Serving Logan County logo.

There were a total of sixteen entries from nine different people. The submissions were judged by the Bellefontaine High SchoolMarketing and Young Professionals / DECA students with guidance from teacher/advisor Katie Rychener. The students are partnering with TOPS on a branding project and the selection of the logo was a part of that effort.  Students Kenzie Patton, Maddie Rader and Caleb Mitchell made the official announcement during the live broadcast on WPKO with Chad Wilkinson.

The winning submission was designed by Jason Benton of Bellefontaine. It illustrates our giving shelter to cats and dogs here at the top of Ohio. Jason will receive an Amazon gift card worth $100.00 for taking first place in the contest.

The Top of Ohio Pet Shelter thanks everyone that submitted entries to the contest.

Twins Help TOPS

Good things come in small packages and that couldn't be truer when it comes to Dalton and Sawyer Smith. These two very special twins decided for their sixth birthday to do something special for the animals at the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter (TOPS). Instead of presents for their birthday party they asked their guests to bring pet food and supplies for the shelter. Sixteen special guests arrived with wonderful goodies and donations that filled an entire table. They even donated money.

We are just thrilled over what these special boys have done for us, stated Jan Cooper, Fund Raising Coordinator for the TOPS Board of Directors. Their parents John and Christy Smith from Zanesfield, Ohio couldn't be more proud of their boys who even made the shelter a fun little sign to hang up. It said "Please save dogs, no shooting dogs, and dogs need water." This was so much fun for us, said Jenny Moore, another long time volunteer for the shelter.

Jan and Jenny were joined by volunteers Karen Richardson and Maryanne Patterson, along with the Shelter Staff, to honor Dalton and Sawyer with gift certificates and balloons. TOPS wants these boys to know we are very thankful for what a special thing they have done for helping animals. Dalton and Sawyer are now officially TOPS Ambassadors.