Those who love their pets tend to enjoy all animals. Our animal owners are no different. Check in on News-Herald staffers Robin Palmer and Cheryl Sadler as they share their own animal tales and announce upcoming events in Lake and Geauga counties.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Animal Crackers: Cutest Scottish Fold ever
Spotted this adorable kitten on Super Punch. Adding "playful kitty" to my Christmas list.
-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl Make your day a little more bearable with a weekly feature on Pets Unleashed: Animal Crackers. Think of it as a mid-week snack that just might crack you up. Send an email or tweet with your suggestions for future Animal Crackers.
Could you use an extra $1,000 toward your gas or electric bill (or something else) this winter? Caroline's Kids Cat Sanctuary is selling raffle tickets for just that.
Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. Download the raffle tickets to enter into the drawing, which will take place Jan. 27.
Another $1,000 raffle will take place April 27. Tickets for the spring raffle will be available Feb. 1.
All proceeds from both raffles go directly to the care of the 250 cats at the no-kill, care-for-life sanctuary.
'Sammy in the Sky' aims to help kids cope with loss of a pet
If you were young when a family pet died - or you lost a family pet when your children were young - then you know the pain and confusion kids can go through with the loss of a pet.
David Sharp of The Associated Press wrote about "Sammy in the Sky" in a feature story this weekend. Walsh tells him that agents and publishers were hesitant to publish the book, which is now in its third printing. Head over to News-Herald.com/Life to read more about the book and the journey to getting it published.
The Geauga Humane Society had its 2011 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 28. Every year Geauga Humane bestows its coveted Humanitarian Award to someone who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate compassion toward animals.
This year's recipient was Gal Russo. She is a long-time Rescue Village volunteer who is dedicated to saving lives. From dog walking, to donation portions of her art sales, to events, she is a champion for animals, and a well-deserved recipient of the Humanitarian of the Year award.
Opening night will be 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9, and will include an art sale, artist raffle, hor d'oeurves, wine tasting and adoptable animals. The art sale and adoptable animals will return from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10.
Featured artists include the following:
Gai Russo, jewelry
26 briks, metal
Kendall Embrescia, paper
Jenny campbell, illustration
Rhona Williams, painting
Sharon Sheinbart, ceramic
Molly Tuttin, glass
Terra Verde, candles
Kat Mitchell, illustration
Susan Scaparotti, jewelry
Betshe Bags, mixed media
Jason Radcliffe, metal
Vegan Sweet Tooth, pastry
Stephie Lou, fiber
Woofbeads
A portion of the proceeds from Art from the Heart will benefit the animals at Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village.
For more information, call 440-338-4819, ext. 19, or visit geaugahumane.org.
Caroline's Kids Cat Sanctuary is in need of canned food or gift cards to PetSmart. Food and supplies can be dropped off at the sanctuary, 7394 Morley Road in Concord Township, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information or to find out more about needed supplies, call Judie at 440-449-3496.
I do feel a little bad for this guy who got his head stuck in a toilet paper roll, but not that bad because it gave me two minutes of entertainment. Also, hedgehogs are cute.
-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl Make your day a little more bearable with a weekly feature on Pets Unleashed: Animal Crackers. Think of it as a mid-week snack that just might crack you up. Send an email or tweet with your suggestions for future Animal Crackers.
Geauga Humane Society's Snow Melter at the Shelter
Do your animal-loving 'tweens have any plans for winter break? If you're looking for a fun activity with which they can get involved, check out Geauga Humane Society's Snow Melter at the Shelter camp.
The two-day, hands-on camp is for kids ages 9 to 11, and runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. During the camp, the youths will make dog treats, cat and dog toys, meet shelter animals, and make wild bird feeders that will hang in the woods near the shelter and behind the barn.
Snow Melter at the Shelter is $65 for the two days, and lunch is included.
Registration is limited to 12 campers, so don't delay if your kids want to take part in the camp.
The Tree of Love, located at the cat sanctuary at 7394 Morley Road in Concord Township, helps pet owners honor and remember their furry friends. Lights can be purchased for the tree for $13 each: white lights are to remember a pet, and colored lights are to honor a pet.
The tree lighting will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 4, but you do not have to be present at the lighting to purchase a light.
Everybody loves a kitten or puppy, but hey, senior cats and dogs need love and a home, too.
Stanford, a sweet 5-year-old male, is available for adoption.
In honor of Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month, Lake Humane Society has lowered adoption fees for some special "senior" cats and dogs.
The adoption fee on select senior cats has been reduced to $20. All cats have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, received a veterinary examination, have been FeLV, FIV and heartworm tested, received deworming, flea treatment, and are up to date on initial vaccines.
Tosh, a 9-year-old Chocolate Lab mix, is available for adoption.
Adoption fee on select senior dogs has been reduced by $20, making their adoption fee $50. A dog license is required at the time of adoption and costs $15.75.
All dogs have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, received a veterinary examination, have been heartworm tested and are up to date on vaccinations.
For more information, visit Lake Humane Society's website, www.lakehumane.org, or call the shelter at 440-9516122.
For regular, updates, visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LakeHumaneSociety.
-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl Make your day a little more bearable with a weekly feature on Pets Unleashed: Animal Crackers. Think of it as a mid-week snack that just might crack you up. Send an email or tweet with your suggestions for future Animal Crackers.
Golf club raffle to benefit two nonprofit cat rescue groups
For the second time, a raffle winner of a Callaway "Big Bertha" golf club valued at $450 returned the prize for "re-raffling" to raise more money for the Chester Township-based Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary and the Euclid-based Save Our Strays nonprofit cat rescue organizations, according to a news release.
The final drawing will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.
All previously purchased tickets will be in the drawing and eligible to win the club, which was donated by Gail Linda Kopp, owner of Affordable Jewelry, Coins & Loans in Wickliffe. The re-drawing will be at the store, 30133 Euclid Ave. Tickets are $1 each, and the golf club can be viewed at the store.
For more information, call 440-944-8000, or visit the store. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Haystack is a 4 1/2-month-old female large breed mix that might be part great Dane. She is sweet and needs a nice home because she does not want to grow up at the shelter.
Haystack
George is a 5- to 6-month-old Lab/border collie mix. He was dumped with his sister, who has been adopted. He is good with dogs, cats, kids, etc.
George
For more information on Haystack or George, contact the Geauga County Dog Warden at 440-286-8135, or 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl Make your day a little more bearable with a weekly feature on Pets Unleashed: Animal Crackers. Think of it as a mid-week snack that just might crack you up. Send an email or tweet with your suggestions for future Animal Crackers.
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