The Geauga Dog Warden — which takes in more than 700 dogs a year — is in need of the following items:

• dog food (canned and dry)
• bleach
• hot dogs (to hide pills)
• unused flea or dog medications

The Geauga Dog Warden is located at 12513 Merritt Road in Chardon, and can be contacted at 440-286-8135. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Funnel is about 1 year old and weighs 40 pounds. She is easy to walk — a darling, just beautiful. She needs a real home.

Also, please consider donating food and hot dogs (to hide pills).

For more information on adopting Funnel or making donations, contact the Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon OH 44024; 440-286-8135.

The Geauga County Dog Warden is in need of a few items.

The warden is asking for canned dog food, puppy food and soft treats (but not those from China). The warden also needs bleach and paper towels.

Additionally, the warden has a litter of very young puppies that need a home.

The Geauga County Dog Warden is at 12513 Merritt Road in Chardon, and can be contacted at 440-286-8135.


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

This month, area dental offices are collecting non-perishable pet food items and supplies to support area animal shelters. To find out which offices are participating or to make a donation, call Margie Carr at Dr. Gary Woznicki's office at 216-731-7555.

Apparently, humans aren't the only ones who are making donations to the pet food drive this month.

Taz, a former shelter dog, visited the Geauga County Dog Warden at 12513 Merritt Road in Chardon, with Carr, who is his owner. Deputy Wardens Cindy Sedivy and Andrea Ballas are part of the shelter staff.


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

Ohio Advocates for Companion Animals is helping out our four-legged friends this holiday season.

The group is collecting pet food (unopened and unexpired), treats and toys, cat litter, collars and leashes, blankets and beds, and cleaning supplies, which will be donated to the Emergency Assistance Center Food Pantry and City of Cleveland Kennel.

Drop off donations through Dec. 17 at one of the following locations:

• A Balancing Touch Wellness Studio, 32417 Vine St., Willowick, OH 44095, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday)
• Best Friend Self Serve Dog Wash, 640 E. 185th St., Euclid, OH 44119, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday and Monday)
• Herchick's Tire Service Inc., 854 East Aurora Road, Macedonia, OH 44056, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (closed Sunday)
• Pet People (Chagrin location only), 27299 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, OH 44122, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 10.

Anyone who would like to donate but cannot make it to one of the above locations can make other arrangements with OA4CA by emailing oa4ca@yahoo.com or calling 440-382-8983.

OA4CA will deliver food donations to the Emergency Assistance Center food pantry at 1 p.m. Dec. 19, and other items will be delivered by Santa to the City of Cleveland Kennel at 1 p.m. Dec. 22.

On OA4CA's event page for Project Santa Paws, the group says donations will help families who have had to give up pets during the difficult economic time, and will help homeless animals in the area.

I found this item on Thoughts Fur Paws, so head over there to read Jamie Lynn's post.

Like Ohio Advocates for Companion Animals on Facebook for more information and to get updates from the group.


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

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.


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