World Blood Donor Day & Pet Expo

The Red Cross, Greyhound Health Initiative, and Ohio Pet Charities invite you and your dog to join us to be a hero, save a life, and have fun with your family and four-legged friends.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Event with the GHI Blood Bank and Ohio Pet Charities!

This year’s exciting event will take place at the beautiful Riverside Crossing Park, conveniently located adjacent to Bridge Park in Dublin. With an array of activities planned and even more in the works, this is a day you and your furry friends won’t want to miss!

Event Highlights

🩸 Human Blood Donation: Hosted by the Red Cross, this special activity will take place The Dublin Library – directly across the bridge from the park.  Show your dog that you are a hero too but signing up to donate blood at our event below.    

 

🐶  Rascal Mobile Unit: Offering a low-cost pet vaccine clinic and free screening exams for potential K9 blood donors.

🐕 Zenos Dog Run – Lure Course Let your dog run wild (safely)! Zenos Dog Run offers an exciting lure course and action shots of your pup.👉 Check them out on Facebook

✂️ Free Pet Grooming Station Sponsored by COVE Veterinary Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Hospital. Grooming by Pop Up Paws.Treat your pup to:

• Nail trims
• Face and light body trims
• Airbrush designs
• Small dye jobs
• Gem applications

📸 Themed Photo Booth Sponsored by Riverside Animal Care Get a professional photo of your dog—or jump in with them! A perfect keepsake for pet parents.

🎁 Pet Pantry Sponsored by Dogtopia Drop off pet food, toys, cleaning supplies, blankets, or a monetary donation—distributed to pet charities attending the event.

👧 Kid Zone Activities A lineup of games and scavenger hunts for the little ones—details coming soon!

🐾 Pet Vendor Midway Meet amazing pet vendors, rescues, veterinarians, and charities dedicated to animal health and happiness.

🎧 DJ & Live Announcements Boyce Entertainment will keep you moving and in the loop with music and updates.

🌮 Food Trucks Sponsored by Veterinary Emergency Group

• Dos Hermanos
• TBD food truck – stay tuned!

🐾 Current Vendors (Check back for updates!)

Event Hosts

• The Red Cross
• Ohio Pet Charities
• GHI Blood Bank

Activity Sponsors

• Dogtopia
• Riverside Animal Care
• Veterinary Emergency Group
• COVE – Veterinary Specialty & 24/7 Emergency Hospital

Vendors & Rescues

Blessing Animals Pet Pantry

Hollywood Feed

Columbus Dog Connection

Second Chance Strays of Columbus

Benny + Jo Candle Company

Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Second Chance Animal Refuge

Swissy Love Pet Pottery

Ohio Animal Foundation

Dos Hermanos Food Truck

Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills

Everything Golden

American WeatherTech

Central Ohio Muttessori School

ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center

Stay Updated

Keep an eye on this website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for updates on new activities and finalized event details.

Volunteer

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand with all kinds of important tasks—setting up, taking down, assisting blood donors at our booth, directing people to the Red Cross blood drive, and ensuring everyone gets where they need to go. Every role matters, and every helping hand brings us closer to saving more lives!

Don’t wait—sign up today on our website and be a part of something truly meaningful! ❤️🩸

Vendor Opportunities

Are you a pet-focused business or organization? We’d love to have you join us! Secure your spot at this incredible event by signing up below. Pet rescues and charities can sign up for free.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are looking for multiple sponsors for this event.  If interested, please email mandy@greyhoundhealthinitiative.org

 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS