The Rescue Rock Off — a benefit for Lake Humane Society — is set for March 9 at Willoughby Brewing Company.

More information from a news release:

Join Lake Humane Society for their 4th Annual Rescue Rock Off on Sunday, March 9th at Willoughby Brewing Company located in Downtown Willoughby. Rescue Rock Off is a fundraiser, which features five live performances by local bands who are donating their time for the cause. 

The event also includes: delicious food, a Chinese Auction with an assortment of amazing prizes, a 50/50 Raffle with 2 chances to win hundreds of dollars, door prizes and much more! Tickets for Rescue Rock Off can be purchased at Lake Humane Society located at 7564 Tyler Boulevard (Building E) in Mentor. They will also be sold at Willoughby Brewing Company (located at 4057 Erie Street in Willoughby) both pre-sale and at the door. 

Tickets are $18 pre-sale and $20 at the door. The ticket includes admission to the event and access to the all-you-can-eat buffet. The buffet is filled with a variety of delicious items provided by Willoughby Brewing Company. Soda and water is also included. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. 

Come on out for a rockin' Sunday fun-day and support the homeless animals at Lake Humane Society! All of the proceeds of the event benefit the injured, abused and abandoned animals at Lake Humane Society. 

Lake Humane Society is a private, nonprofit animal shelter that has been serving Lake County for over 75 years. The mission of Lake Humane is to provide a gentle and caring haven for the homeless, abandoned, and injured animals of Lake County and persevere in defending and protecting animal life through education, integrity, and leadership. The shelter features great programs and services, which help the community and it’s animals. When considering adding a four-legged family member to your home, make adoption your only option! 

Visit the shelter or their website to view their adoptable animals looking for loving forever homes. For more information on Rescue Rock Off, or Lake Humane Society as a whole, visit www.lakehumane.org or call the shelter at 440-951-6122.

2014 RESCUE ROCK OFF LINEUP:
12:00-1:00 Samantha Fitzpatrick Band
1:00-2:00 Dan McCoy & the Standing 8s
2:00-3:00 Horsefeathers
3:00-4:00 Hatrick
4:00-5:00 The Shizz

The Animal Clinic of Chardon will partner with the nonprofit, all-volunteer “Abandoned Animal Welfare” cat rescue organization for a benefit from noon to 4 p.m. July 14 at the clinic, 656 Water St. in Chardon.

The benefit’s proceeds will help the Mentor-based AAW, which recently merged with the Cleveland-headquartered Save Our Strays, to pay for the extensive care of five rescued blind brother-and-sister cats.

The three males and two females were confined in cages for seven years (from the time they were kittens).

At the time of their rescue in February, their cages were filthy, the cats were malnourished and sick, and they had massive eye infections.

They had varying degrees of blindness as kittens, but the untreated infections resulted in the complete loss of vision for two of them, and the ability to only see shadows for the other three cats. None of the males had been neutered and only one of the females was spayed. The cats were infested with fleas, worms, and other parasites.

Ray, an orange tabby, was in the worst condition. Further examination revealed that he had an old spinal injury and a possible abdominal mass.  Unfortunately, Ray was also suffering from quickly progressing kidney failure. Despite all the efforts of AAW and ACOC, this affectionate feline succumbed to the years of neglect and poor living conditions and died May 25.

“We take comfort in knowing that Ray’s last few months were the best he ever had,” said AAW founder (and Save Our Strays board member) Barb Clark. “He experienced petting, comfort, and love.  It was obvious that Ray cherished all the love bestowed upon him.  He would often fall asleep in the arms of a volunteer, which was his favorite thing to do.”

The two surviving males are currently in the cageless AAW facility, and the two females are in a foster home. Stevie, one of the blind male cats, will be at the event for attendees to “meet and greet.”

Clark said the benefit will help pay for the sizeable expenses of veterinary care, food, etc. for the blind cats. A portion of the proceeds will also go to the “Angel Fund,” a program at ACOC that assists with veterinary bills for people who cannot afford them, or for animals in need without homes.

Gertie, a canine “senior citizen” who was found nearly frozen to death this past winter, is one of ACOC’s most recent beneficiaries of the Angel Fund.
She will also be at the event for a “meet and greet.”

Tickets for the benefit are $25 for adults 21 and older, and $15 for ages 20 and younger.

The fee will cover wood-fired pizza (baked on-site and donated by Wood Fire Catering & Baking owner Mark Paluckas), soft drinks, and other refreshments for all attendees, but drinks with alcohol are only included for the 21 and over age group. (I.D. will be required.)

Two Reebok bicycles (one designed for a man, and the other for a woman) will be raffled off, and are currently on display at ACOC.

Raffle tickets, which are $10 each or three for $25, can be purchased in advance at the clinic or during the fundraiser).

There will also be a “money tree” door prize at the event.

For more information or to purchase tickets (or to make a tax-deductible donation to help the blind cats and/or the Angel Fund), call Melissa at 440-759-9872, or email mclark85@sbcglobal.net.

Reservations and payments (or donations) can also be mailed to: Abandoned Animal Welfare, P.O. Box 1152, Mentor, OH 44060.

Dine Out & Rescue is a program that benefits Lake Humane Society, and is as simple as going out to eat.

When you buy frozen yogurt at either FroYo location on July 15 and present this flyer, 25 percent of your purchase to benefit the animals at Lake Humane Society.

When you eat at Ruby Tuesday in Mentor on July 24, 25 and/or 26 and present this flyer, 20 percent of your purchase will benefit the animals at Lake Humane Society.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

A fundraiser featuring hand-crafted artisan gifts for holiday giving will help out Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village.

Art from the Heart, presented by Muddy Paw Wines, will be at Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath, 21 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, and will feature work from more than a dozen artists.

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.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Caroline's Kids Cat Rescue will be having a dinner/auction from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Kirtlander Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland.

Proceeds will benefit the 260 cats in the no-kill, free-roam sanctuary in Concord Township. Cost is $40 per person ($17 is tax-deductible) in advance by Oct 29.

Call Judie at 440-449-3496 or send your check for reservations to Caroline’s Kids Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 24068, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124.

The event is BYOB, but wash is included in the cost. There will be an Italian dinner and appetizers, and desserts will be included. There will be sideboards along with Chinese and silent auctions. Music will be provided by DJ Ryan Schlessinger.

Donations of Purina, Friskies or Fancy Feast canned or dry cat food, scoopable litter, paper towels, laundry detergent, bleach or gift cards to Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Home Depot or Lowe’s are appreciated but not required. The shelter could also use postage stamps.

If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation to help the cats, please send to Caroline’s Kids Pet Rescue at the above address. Donations are tax-deductible and will go toward daily expenses for the sanctuary cats.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The Euclid Pet Pal Organization has planned its 9th annual 4 Paws Clam Jam & Boo Bash for 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at Manor Party Center, 24111 Rockwell Drive, Euclid.

Tickets - at $40 a person - are available by calling the Euclid Animal Shelter at 216-289-2057. Extra clams are available for $9 at the door.

Raffles and prizes will be part of the event, and costumes are optional. Proceeds from the bash will be used for animal care.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The Cleveland Animal Protective League is hosting its annual gala fundraiser "Cold Noses, Warm Hearts," Fur Ball 2011, at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland.

RSVP deadline is Oct. 21.

The gala benefiting the APL's Second Chance Program will be hosted by WKYC TV-3's Monica Robins. The Second Chance Program provides veterinary care for animals looking for another chance not only to survive, but also to heal and start a new, healthy life with a loving family.

"Cold Noses, Warm Hearts" will include silent and live auctions, dinner, inspirational video presentations featuring stories of animals who have benefited from the Second Chance Program, and a very special VIP (Very Important Pup) appearance. Auction items include a catered private party on the Terminal Tower Observation Deck, a week's stay at a home in Hilton Head, S.C., a VIP Vault tour at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and the opportunity to have your pet photographed to be on the cover of the 2013 Cleveland APL calendar.

Individual tickets, as well as corporate and private tables for 10 are available. Purchase tickets for Fur Ball 2011 online, or for more information, call 216-771-8823 or visit ClevelandAPL.org.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

A benefit for the Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, "Happy Halloween Tails," is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 in the auditorium of the Kirtland Community of Christ, 9017 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland.

The family-friendly fundraiser (which is not affiliated with any specific religion) will include pizzas donated and made on-site by Wickliffe-based Wood Fire Catering & Baking, salads, cake, Halloween candy, cider and coffee. Also part of the event will be a silent auction, raffles, a playroom for young children and a room with some cats available for adoption (see below for more information on the cats available).

Tickets purchased by Oct. 24 will be $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and $5 for children age 5 and younger. After that date, tickets cost $5 more. If space permits, tickets will be available at the door. Donations of cat food, cat litter, etc., brought to the event would be appreciated but are not required.

For reservations or for more information, call 440-759-0076 or email happytailscatsanctuary@gmail.com.

Happy Tails, based in Chester Township, is a nonprofit cat sanctuary that is currently filled to capacity. The sanctuary has found adoptive homes for numerous cats, but some will spend their lives at Happy Tails because they are unadoptable because of age or disabilities. The sanctuary is recovering from a fire last year, said Jeanne Bones, Happy Tails founder and director. "Happy Halloween Tails" will help the facility provide food, shelter, cat litter, veterinary care and heat in the buildings for the cats.

Anyone who cannot attend the event but still wants to help can send a tax-deductible donation to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chester Township, OH 44026.

Adoptable cats at the Oct. 29 cat sanctuary benefit

Jack is a front declawed, short-haired tabby

Chucky is a short-haired tabby with interesting strip patterns

Anna is a short-haired gray tabby

Bonnie is a senior but very loving black and white tuxedo

Sandy is a white and orange short-haired male

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Lake Humane Society is having its third annual Black Cat Ball and Silent Auction from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at LaMalfa Centre, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor.

Tickets - at $70 each - include a buffet of gourmet food, an open bar and a chance to win a grand prize of $1,500. The event will include music, prizes, costume contests, games, dancing and more.

A silent auction will include prizes such as beach getaways, jewelry sets, gift baskets, handmade items, framed artwork, gift certificates for golf, salons, restaurants, and more.

Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Tickets can be purchased at Lake Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd., Mentor. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the animals at Lake Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter that relies solely on donations.

For more information, visit www.lakehumane.org, or call 440-951-6122. For regular updates, like the Lake Humane Society Facebook page.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The Euclid Pet Pal Organization is hosting its eighth annual Bark-B-Q from 6:30 to 11 p.m. May 20 at Tizzano's Party Center, 1361 E. 260th St., Euclid. The event will include raffles and prizes.

For tickets -- at $35 a person -- call the Euclid Animal Shelter at 216-289-2057. Proceeds will be used for animal care. Deadline for ordering tickets is May 17.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Lake Humane Society is benefiting from a night of dogs and wine in June. Woof, Wag & Wine! will be noon to 6 p.m. June 4 at Grand River Cellars, 5750 South Madison Road in Madison. Admission of $10 includes a tour of the vineyard with your dog, live music and wine tasting. Attendees can bring blankets, lawn chairs and canopies. $1 from every bottle of wine sold during the event benefits animals at Lake Humane Society. Details: 440-951-6122.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Three bands will be performing a concert at Beachland Ballroom to benefit PetFix Northeast Ohio.

State Road, Hillbilly Idol and Exhibit A will take the stage May 1 for "Rebels With a Cause -- Rockin' Down the Highway" to raise funds for PetFix surgeries. Doors open at 5 p.m., and music starts at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door, and can be purchased at beachlandballroom.com, or by calling Beachland Ballroom at 216-383-1124 or PetFix Northeast Ohio at 440-247-8931. Attendees have a chance to win two VIP tickets to "Fix, Rattle & Roll," Oct. 15 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Beachland Ballroom is at 15711 Waterloo Road in Cleveland.

PetFix Northeast Ohio is a mobile, low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Learn more about PetFix on its Facebook page (facebook.com/petfixneo") or at petfixnortheastohio.org.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The Public Animal Welfare Society will present its third annual reverse raffle and silent auction from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 13 at St. Michael's Woodside Party Center in Broadview Heights. The event will be hosted by television personality Alicia Scicolone. Dinner, a variety of silent auction prizes and a chance to win the $1,500 grand prize will be part of the event.

Cost of a ticket is $75 per person or $130 per couple, a portion of which is tax deductible. Ticket prices include a chance at the $1,500 grand prize, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, rolls, salad, buffet dinner with three main entree selections, side dishes and dessert. Complimentary beer and soda will be available, along with a cash bar for wine.

"In memory of” and “in honor of” balloons will be sold for $5 each. To order balloons or purchase tickets, click here, e-mail treasurer@pawsohio.org or call 216-402-1106.

No, that's not a typo.

The Animal Protective League is benefiting from a "Spayghetti Dinner" from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, 1388 Hubbard Road, Madison.

An $8 ticket (or four for $25) gets you a dinner of spaghetti, salad and dessert. A Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing and door prizes will be part of the event. To be entered in a special drawing, attendees can bring a donation of canned cat or dog food, CatSip, rubbing alcohol, paper towels, copy paper, envelopes and stamps, ink pens, trash bags, dish soap or any other office or cleaning product.

The APL gets $7 per ticket sold.


-- Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com

Happy Tails Cat Sanctury is hosting a fundraiser called "Wine, Beer & Whiskers" from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13. The event will include food, drinks, raffles and more. Find details and information about the event here.

The Euclid Pet Pal Organization is hosting its seventh annual Bark-B-Q from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Manor Party Center, 24111 Rockwell Drive, Euclid.

Tickets are $30 each and include chicken and rib dinner with all the fix-ins, cocktails, music and dancing. The event will feature a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auction and door prizes.

For tickets, call the Euclid Animal Shelter at 216-289-2057. Proceeds will be used for animal care.

--Cheryl Sadler
CSadler@News-Herald.com