Pet Calendar

Updated: January 26, 2023

Lucas County Dog Licenses Available

The Lucas County Auditor’s 2023 dog license renewal period will continue through the month of January.

One-year, three-year and permanent dog licenses can be purchased without penalty for $25.00 for one year, $75.00 for three years and $250 for the life-of-a-dog option.

Dog owners who purchase their 2023 license for their pet will receive the LC4 Love Dogs key fob, which is a rewards card program that offers discounts for services and goods at participating businesses and organizations.

In addition to all Toledo Lucas County Public Library branches, dog owners can purchase licenses in person at the Lucas County Auditor’s Office in One Government Center, Suite 600, or online using the dog tag renewal system. Payments may be made by cash, check or credit card.

Ohio law requires all owners of dogs ages 3 months and older to register their dogs in the county in which the dog is kept. Licenses purchased after January 31, 2023 will include a late fee equal to the cost of the annual license.

Euchre Tournament Raises Funds For Rescues

Golden Retriever Rescue Resource will host a euchre tournament fundraiser on Saturday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rossford Union Hall, 727 Lime City Rd., Rossford.

Space is limited to 88 players. Entry fee is $20.00 per person. Register at www.gr-rescue.org. Singles are welcome. Partners will rotate and have surprise bonus rounds, too. This is a point-based tournament. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share as well as BYOB or soft drink. Proceeds pay for the medical expenses of the dogs.

Toledo Humane Society Offers Dog Training

The Toledo Humane Society will hold puppy socialization class on Wednesdays, February 8 through March 15, in the Education Room at the Toledo Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This six-week course is for puppies ages 5 months and younger. This class provides you with the necessary foundation and socialization skills needed to have a calm, confident pup.

Vaccinations must be up to date: distemper and parvo (DHLPP), rabies (if old enough) and Bordetella. Proof of vaccinations is required on or before the first week of class. All dogs participating must be human- and dog-friendly.

A positive dog training class for basic manners will also be held on the same days from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This class is for adult dogs ages 6 months and older. Dogs will learn to focus on their guardians instead of distractions. Dogs will also learn sit, down, coming when called, loose leash walking and more. The same vaccination requirements listed above apply.

Toledo Humane Society behavior and training manager Rachel Kilmer and dog trainer Jane Hufstader will facilitate each class.

Each class is limited to four dogs. The cost is $120 per dog and is nonrefundable. To register, visit www.toledohumane.org.