Animal shelter plans car washes, bake sale
SAY"CHEESE” – Cortney, a Pet Pals volunteer, tries to coax a Labrador mix puppy to smile for the camera. Nicknamed “Dipstick,” the female pup was discovered under a car at a gas station, reports Euclid Humane Officer Ann Mills. Most likely abandoned by her owner, Dipstick seemed happy to have found a safe and comfortable temporary haven at the shelter while waiting for a new family to adopt her.
Need to get your car looking spiffy for a special event in the coming weeks? Well, you can do that—and help the homeless pets at the Euclid Animal Shelter—by taking advantage of two Euclid Pet Pals’ car wash events in July.
The volunteer support group will be sponsoring a combination car wash and bake sale July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, 25100 Lakeland Boulevard. A second car wash is planned for the following Saturday, July 23. In the event of rain, the second car wash will be rescheduled for July 30.
Half price kitten sale
Due to an excess inventory of kittens, the shelter has been promoting a “half-price” kitten sale. The adoption fee--which covers the first vaccination, de-worming, an FIV/leukemia test, and a heartworm test--is just $35 for the duration of the sale.
Donations welcome
A financial report in a recent issue of the Pet Pals’ newsletter noted that the group spent more than $36,000 on veterinary and medical expenses last year, as well as nearly $14,000 on supplies. To meet its financial needs, the organization relies on help from the community in the form of membership dues, support for its fund-raisers, cage sponsorships, participation in its recycling program, and donations of items on its “wish list.”
The shelter volunteers appreciate donations of such things as laundry detergent, towels, dog treats, hand sanitizer, blankets, cat litter, washable pet toys, Pine Sol and office supplies.
The Euclid Animal Shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings. To contact the shelter, phone (216) 289-2057 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, or 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Or go to the Pet Pals’ website: www.euclidpetpals.net.
PHOTO CAPTION – Photo A (with animal shelter story)
Say “CHEESE” – Cortney, a Pet Pals volunteer, tries to coax a Labrador mix puppy to smile for the camera. Nicknamed “Dipstick,” the female pup was discovered under a car at a gas station, reports Euclid Humane Officer Ann Mills. Most likely abandoned by her owner, Dipstick seemed happy to have found a safe and comfortable temporary haven at the shelter while waiting for a new family to adopt her.
John Sheridan
Retired journalist. From 1963 to 1972, wrote for and edited the Euclid News-Journal, predecessor to the Sun-Journal. From 1972 to 2000, I was a writer and editor for Industry Week magazine. Also have worked for the Plain Dealer as a part-time sportswriter, covering high school sports. And I was a contributor to the previous Euclid Observer. I have lived in Euclid for almost my entire life. I am a graduate of St. Joseph High School and John Carroll University.