COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 30, 2024) - Over the past year, Telhio Credit Union has provided $8,060 in support for a unique animal adoption effort in partnership with Hockey & Hounds and The Fan 97.1 FM. The donation was commemorated recently with the presentation of a check to NHL All-Star and Columbus Blue Jackets Defenseman Zach Werenski and 97.1 FM Sports Radio Announcer Anthony Rothman by Telhio's Vice President of Marketing, Nick Biratsis.
The weekly Wednesday radio segment, Hockey & Hounds, features a collaboration between Rothman of 97.1 FM The Fan Sports Radio, Zach Werenski, and Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson to showcase shelter animals in Ohio. The show, sponsored by Telhio Credit Union, has inspired countless central Ohioans to support pet adoptions, community volunteering, and charitable efforts since its inception in 2016.
Rothman, also a Volunteer Humane Agent in Franklin County, started this segment with former Blue Jackets Coach John Tortorella eight years ago. The weekly program presents the latest insider information on Columbus' Pro Hockey Team and spends several minutes sharing updates on adoptable rescue animals, including success stories from previous animals featured on air.
"This partnership has been a win-win for everyone involved for many years," said Biratsis. "Undoubtedly, the true winners here are the adopted dogs and their forever families, but this initiative creates ongoing support for the animals currently in shelters awaiting their permanent homes and provides needed resources to the shelters. Telhio is grateful to be a continued part of this effort."
The segment has also inspired an apparel line with the help of local sportswear company Where I'm From. The sale of Hockey & Hounds shirts, sweatshirts, and hats directly supports animals in need across central Ohio. Listed below are the 4 rescue recipient organizations:
Columbus Dog
Connection
For information about Hockey & Hounds, visit www.971thefan.com/hockeyandhounds.
About Telhio Credit Union
As Ohio's top SBA (Small Business Administration) lending credit union, Telhio serves more than 68,000 individuals, families, and businesses across central and southwestern Ohio with the newest innovative financial technology, while providing personalized service for each member. Founded in 1934, and owned and governed by its members, Telhio's core values of caring, commitment and integrity guide each action and decision the credit union makes. As we celebrate 90 years, we renew our pledge to putting people over profit, and thank our members for continued trust and support.
Telhio offers 12 branching offices in Ohio and nearly 4,000 shared
branching locations nationwide. Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works,
worships, or goes to school in central and southwestern Ohio and participates
in the highest level of combined federal and private share savings insurance
available, insuring deposit accounts up to $500,000. (Federally insured by
NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided to consumer account
holders by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.)
