Protect Your Pooch Renew your dog license today By Sarah Grace Smith
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t’s time to renew your dog license! Due to COVID-19, Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano extended the 2021 deadline to July 1, so there’s still time to register your dog while avoiding late fees or fines. But what exactly is a dog license, and why should you get one? Dog licensing is an important requirement for all dog owners. First off, it is required by law, so owning an unlicensed dog is punishable by fine. A dog license ensures protection. By licensing your dog, you are protecting it in case it gets loose and is found by someone in the community. It also protects other dogs Thanks to the found dog search feature on the Franklin in the area by making sure dogs are vaccinated and can’t spread County Auditor’s website, it is the best way to ensure that lost diseases to their furry friends. pets will be safely returned home.
Best Tri-Village Dog Parks Did you know that dogs need exercise and socialization to live their best, happy and healthy lives? A great way for your dog to get both these activities in is by visiting a dog park! After licensing and vaccinating your furry friend, take them on a trip to one of these dog parks in the Tri-Village area. Many of our local dog parks are part of Columbus Metro Parks or city parks and include trails, walking paths and more. Remember when visiting to bring a leash for when your dog is outside of the fenced area and a water bowl.
the big dogs). The area is quite large, giving the dogs plenty of space to run. Some of the park’s features include benches, numerous trees, a dog water fountain and a large parking lot.
Godown Dog Park
Spindler Dog Park
This large park rests along the banks of the Scioto River. With separate areas for large and small dogs, the park also boasts of an agility course and digging sand pit.
Spindler Dog Park has separate fenced areas for large and This dog park is split into two areas: one side for small small dogs as well as picnic tables, walking paths, a drinking dogs and one for large dogs so as not to intimidate the little fountain, portable restroom and ample parking. pups (or, in some cases, so the small dogs don’t intimidate 22
May/June 2021 • www.trivillagemagazine.com
Photos courtesy of Sarah Robinson
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
