Events Schedule

Facility Visits

Bridgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation

Address:  4307 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Tuesday, January 13th, Time: 10:30am

This would be visiting residents in the a nursing home. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact Julie Strasser email at julstrasser7@gmail.com 

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Sharonville Community Center- Doggie Donuts

Address: 10990 Thornview Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 11am

Join  this event for a tail‑wagging good time at our Doggies & Donuts social! Bring your pup, grab a donut, and connect with fellow dog lovers in the community. We are looking to fill about 4 teams for this event If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

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New Path – Central Campus

Address: 4721 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

This is a comprehensive behavioral health and educational treatment agency that helps children and their families on the road to recovery and success. If you are interested in volunteering here please email Barbe Taske at bqtaske@gmail.com

Spencer Center for the Gifted and Exceptional Children

Address: 3555 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati 45226

https://spencergifted.cps-k12.org/our-school

This school is looking for more volunteers. The times are flexible. If you are interested we can connect you with the volunteer coordinator. For more information. Please email infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

Heartland Hospice Center

Location: Cincinnati areas

This is to visit with patients in hospice care. There is an onboarding process and the coordinator would get volunteer teams connected with specific patients. Requires up to date vaccination records & orientation process. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

Events with the satellite Campus in Hillsboro: 

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these dates, please contact Jan Marti at 937-205-5225 or email at Jan@JanMarti.com 

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If you are interested in other facilities check out this link: Where We Visit

Artis Senior Living Mason

Location: Mason

Senior living location. Flexible scheduling (weekends and weekdays).Requires up to date vaccination records. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Aventura at West park

Location: Western Hills

Assisted living location. Flexible scheduling (weekends and weekdfays).Requires up to date vaccination records. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Communication Center 

Clermont County 911 (Batavia, OH)

Kenton County 911 (Independence, KY)

There are a couple communication centers that dispatch for 911 calls. They are welcoming volunteers to visit. Hours are flexible they are open 24/7 (excluding shift change at 6am & 6pm).

If you are interested in either of these locations, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org. We can connect you with the coordinators. 

Queen City Hospice Service

Locations: Westside, Eastside, West Chester, Hamilton, & Mason Areas

Visits with patients and groups at a variety of of locations. Looking for a few consistent volunteers. 

There is an onboarding and orientation process (covered by the Queen City Hospice Service). Visit schedules are flexible weekdays & weekends. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Willow Knolls

Location: Middletown

This would be a volunteer opportunity at a nursing home. First half of the visit would be with specific residents and the other half of the visit would be in a group session. Volunteer visits are based on scheduling (flexible times & days). Looking for a consistent few people to volunteer.

If you are interested please contact Julie Strasser via email julstrasser7@gmail.com 

School Visits

Mercy McAuley High School

Location: 6000 Oakwood Ave Cincinnati, OH 45224

Wednesday, January 7th

10:30am-11:30am

The school is seeking therapy dog volunteers to provide a mental health break for students and staff.

If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at

infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

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Mt Healthy North Elementary School

Location: 2170 Struble Rd Cincinnati OH, 45321

Visits:

Thursday, January 8th

Thursday, January 22nd

10am-11:15am

These therapy dog visits will be during a regular school day. Seeing the dogs help give staff and students a mental break We've received a lot of positive feedback from the school. A monthly commitment is not required.

If you are interested please contact Julie Strasser at julstrasser7@gmail.com 

Please note: Signup is needed no later

January 5th & 19th

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Loveland High School

Location: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140

Friday, December 9th

Lunch Bell 4- 10:50am-11:23am

Bell 5 (no lunch) - 11:23am-11:43am

Lunch Bell 6 - 11:43am-12:16pm

Bell 7 (no lunch) - 12:16pm-12:36pm

Lunch Bell 8 - 12:36pm-1:09pm

This is the monthly visit during lunches greeting students and staff. The dogs will be out in the main hallway. During class change, students can stop and pet the therapy dogs.

If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

Canine Social Events 

My Furry Valentine

Save the date! My Furry Valentine returns to Spook Nook Sports on February 21–22. Join us for the region’s largest pet adoption event, featuring adoptable dogs and cats, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.

🎟️ Buy your tickets early to secure your spot.

🙌 Volunteer sign-up info coming soon – keep an eye out if you’d like to help.

📍 We’ll be there with a booth, so stop by and say hello