From August 1977 to January 1979, Goddard also hosted WJW's version of "Bowling for Dollars", a syndicated franchised game show. He has also appeared in numerous skits on WJW's popular "Big Chuck and Lil' John Show" over the years, and does occasional stage work. In honor of Goddard's 50 years on Cleveland TV, most of which was spent at WJW, the portion of South Marginal Road (the southern frontage road of the Cleveland Memorial Shoreway) in front of the WJW studios was renamed "Dick Goddard Way" on May 23, 2011. In December 2014, at age 83, Goddard signed a "multi-year" contract renewal with WJW. On May 18, 2016, Goddard announced that he would retire from his weather duties in November 2016, while continuing his animal advocacy and remaining host of the Woollybear Festival. He delivered his last forecast on the station on November 22, 2016, with the station's weather center renamed for him. He will continue to tape animal advocacy and adoption segments for WJW. In 1973 Goddard created the first Woollybear Festival, a day-long family event dedicated to teaching children about the weather, family fun, and animals. Some of the events include a caterpillar race, animal costume contests, and musical performances. Goddard moved to Florida where he is in a medical facility. His daughter, Kim, became his caregiver. Kim revealed on May 13, 2020, that he was ill. Goddard has been an outspoken opponent of animal abuse. "Dick Goddard's Law", a bill to increase the severity of penalties for abuse, was introduced into the Ohio General Assembly in 2013 and reintroduced in 2015. The 2015 version was signed into law on June 13, 2016.