24th ANNUAL
Pet Expo
Saturday, June 7, 2025
10am - 4pm
at Hardesty Park in West Akron
3,000 + Adoptions
Over the past 23 years, our radio stations have produced a very strong community event for pet adoptions in the Akron and surrounding areas. Over 3,000 animals have been adopted, with many more applications taken the day of the event for processing and off-site approval for adoption!
Cutest Pet contest
Enter the Cutest Pet contest! Entries will be accepted from May 12th to May 30th.
Sponsored by Copley Feed & Supply Co.
K9 Demos
Come and see police dog demonstrations by the Akron K9 Unit!
Stuff The Van
Bring items to the event to help STUFF THE VAN with pet food donations, pet items or a monetary donation for participating local shelters!
Sponsored by Power Graphics, Inc.
* For more info on how to participate or reserve a booth space, please contact Daniel DiPasquale at 330-572-0239 or email ddipasquale@rcrg.net.
Participating Shelters
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Akron Rescue TeamAkron Rescue Team
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Buckeye's Mission & SanctuaryBuckeye's Mission & Sanctuary
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Cleelees Contributions Pet PantryCleelees Contributions Pet Pantry
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Dj's Paw RescueDj's Paw Rescue
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Doberman UndergroundDoberman Underground
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Hand Me Down DobesHand Me Down Dobes
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Lake Erie Labrador Retriever RescueLake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue
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Maggie's Mission Dog & Horse RescueMaggie's Mission Dog & Horse Rescue
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Northeast Ohio Collie RescueNortheast Ohio Collie Rescue
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Paws & PrayersPaws & Prayers
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Ryerson Valley RescueRyerson Valley Rescue
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Skunk HavenSkunk Haven
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Summit County Humane SocietySummit County Humane Society
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Tree City CatsTree City Cats
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Viva Los Gatos Cat RescueViva Los Gatos Cat Rescue
Participating Vendors
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Akron Police K-9 UnitAkron Police K-9 Unit
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Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron-Canton Regional Foodbank
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All American GuttersAll American Gutters
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Annie's AmoireAnnie's Amoire
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Embrace Pet InsuranceEmbrace Pet Insurance
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Emmie & EarlEmmie & Earl
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Entrusted Pet CareEntrusted Pet Care
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Leaf GuardLeaf Guard
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Metropolitan Veterinary HospitalMetropolitan Veterinary Hospital
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Mikaila MakesMikaila Makes
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Ohio State WaterproofingOhio State Waterproofing
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Power Graphics, Inc.Power Graphics, Inc.
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Sam's ClubSam's Club
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Sand Run PharmacySand Run Pharmacy
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Southern ThangsSouthern Thangs
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Summit County Animal ControlSummit County Animal Control
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Summit County Fiscal OfficeSummit County Fiscal Office
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Summit County Prosecutor's OfficeSummit County Prosecutor's Office
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TLC CateringTLC Catering
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The Dog WizardThe Dog Wizard
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Unique Home SolutionsUnique Home Solutions
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Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs
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Waggin Trails LLCWaggin Trails LLC
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Wilson Plumbing, Heating Cooling & ElectricWilson Plumbing, Heating Cooling & Electric
Participating Vendors
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Akron Police K-9 UnitAkron Police K-9 Unit
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All American GuttersAll American Gutters
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Annie's AmoireAnnie's Amoire
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Fargo FleeceFargo Fleece
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JenRae CreationsJenRae Creations
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Leaf GuardLeaf Guard
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Metropolitan Veterinary HospitalMetropolitan Veterinary Hospital
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Mr. Rose's Art RoomMr. Rose's Art Room
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Mural's By KeriMural's By Keri
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Ohio State WaterproofingOhio State Waterproofing
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Pet Wants FairlawnPet Wants Fairlawn
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Power GraphicsPower Graphics
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Pug Mama's Pub BedsPug Mama's Pub Beds
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Renewal by AndersenRenewal by Andersen
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Sand Run PharmacySand Run Pharmacy
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Southern ThangsSouthern Thangs
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Summit County Animal ControlSummit County Animal Control
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Summit County Clerk of CourtsSummit County Clerk of Courts
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Summit County Fiscal OfficeSummit County Fiscal Office
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Summit County Prosecutor's OfficeSummit County Prosecutor's Office
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Unique Home SolutionsUnique Home Solutions
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Upward Dog CollarsUpward Dog Collars
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Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs
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Waggin Trails LLCWaggin Trails LLC
Donate Today!
All donations go directly to our participating local shelters to help them purchase food and the supplies they need.
Pet Gallery
The staff at Rubber City Radio Group love their pets! View a gallery of submitted photos below
