Ashtabula County APL

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2009-11-10T12:15:00.000-05:00

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APL news update

2009-10-29T10:29:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone! You haven't heard from me in a few days, so I thought I'd touch base and let you know what's cooking...

~Tonight is Reverse Trick or Treat at the Green Road Adoption Center! Stop by and drop off whatever treats you can spare for the animals...and enjoy some punch and cookies too. We'd love to see YOU in your Halloween costumes too!

~Spayghetti: We need a head count. Please give me good news and tell me we've sold lots of tickets. Oh...and remember to highlight (when you're trying to sell tickets) that 75% of each ticket sold goes directly to ACAPL. We know Madison seems "out of the way," but the Wagon Wheel Restaurant is being incredibly generous and donating their time and space to us.

~Details for Photos with Santa are slowly trickling in. We still need props for all dates...and Santas and elves for the December dates.

~If you happen to have...or know somewhere we can borrow...an artificial Christmas tree (or two...or three...or four)...please let me know! We're doing photos with Santa for sure on three dates. And we're talking about doing some "adopt a cage" ornament trees in schools and around town. So we need lots of holiday spirit to go around!

~I will be coordinating our presence at the Ashtabula Christmas parade. Devon has so kindly offered to make another float with her hay wagon (I'm telling you...she is the parade queen). If anybody would like to volunteer to ride the float, walk with a dog, or throw out candy canes...please let me know. It is Friday, November 20th at 7pm.

~There is a fundraiser planned for The Cove on November 21st. Doc Fiala is chairing this and more details will be coming soon.

~Keep thinking and bringing in ideas for fundraisers. Donations are down and we need to keep up our best efforts.

~We're going to be starting a push for Kuranda dog beds for the holidays. Let's get the dogs up off the concrete for the winter months. Be sure to tell everyone you know about the link on the website. The cost is discounted since the beds are going to us AND the cost can be taken as a charitable donation! Win-Win!

~As a note of information...the Board is strongly encouraging everyone to NOT refer to our Green Road facility as a shelter anymore. As a point of public relations, we would like everyone to refer to it as the Green Road Adoption Center. I know it's wordy and seems kind of silly...but as you know...perception is everything. This is something simple we can ALL do to help improve the community's perception of what we do. Thanks!

~Boo Wow...well...WOW! What a fun day! Thanks to everyone who helped or participated! And thanks to the committee for making it all happen!

Every single volunteer in this group is amazing and you are all appreciated for the hard work you do for the animals!

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

News Update

2009-09-17T08:12:00.008-05:00

It's been a while! Sorry about that! But we're still here and we're still looking for adoptive homes for all the homeless critters!
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We've been busy getting our website up and running efficiently. We have seen a spike in web traffic, so we want to be sure it's as up to date as possible. But it's a lot of work for one volunteer, so if anyone wants to help, please drop me a line at catherine@acapl.org

Along those lines, we desperately need a computer tech person. Do you know anyone who really knows what they're doing and will get our system running the way we need it to run? Someone who works cheap? Someone who would be willing to donate their time as a tax deduction (remember, we're 501(c)(3))? Again, email me if you know anyone who foots the bill.
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Speaking of volunteers...we need MORE volunteers! We have a BUNCH of events coming up and we need people to help get the animals out of the shelter to be seen! First up is the Grape Jamboree...we're going to have float in Sunday's parade! But if that's not your cup of tea, check the website for the calendar, pick an event that sounds good to you, and let me know!

Before I forget...if you are a volunteer already, please fill out a volunteer application to be kept on file at the shelter. It is available on the "Contact" page of the website. Thanks!
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The Boo Wow Walk is just around the corner and we still need business sponsors. If you know anyone with a business in Ashtabula County (or anywhere really) who might consider becoming a sponsor, please have them fill out a sponsorship form (available on our website).
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Come by Ashtabula Towne Square on October 24th, and meet author, Mari K. Eder. Her book is filled with letters (dictated by her Miniature Schnauzer, Benson) that "are whimsical, autobiographical, filled with fantasy, wonder, and the reality of life as a geographically-circumscribed house dog." AND when you stop by and buy a book at the book-signing, all proceeds benefit ACAPL!
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We're always looking for new and interesting ideas for fundraisers!
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For those that don't know, Hugo the Min Pin was stolen from our shelter on Saturday, Sept. 12th. A news release is going out and his picture is on our website. Please try to get this story out to all your rescue contacts. We worry about poor little Hugo.
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In other news from the shelter...
NewsChannel5 and Fox8 were both out last week to do stories on our population overflow situation...which resulted in adopters coming from ALL OVER northeast Ohio. It was amazing! I lost track of how many adoptions we did...but we were able to avoid euthanasia for another week...which is great! We just need to keep the momentum going.

Oh! For those of you who've been around...Sylvester was adopted! He was our longest term resident and it was sooooo nice to see him find a family (a very nice couple). I hope it works out for him...he deserves the best...such a sweetheart.
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We are still running our donations-as-adoption-fees-for-cats special for the rest of the month of September. If you know anyone interested in adopting a cat, let them know that we spend approximately $70 a cat and would like to recoup our costs...but since our goal is to adopt out all healthy adoptable animals, we'll take whatever donation they're willing to give. It's all about saving lives!
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Be sure to vote for ACAPL in the Animal Rescue Site's Shelter Challenge! We could win $20,000. Voting is free...and you can vote every day! Right now we're at #617...let's move that up!
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I entered Zip and Peanut Butter in a photo contest with IMOM and Zip in Cesar Millan's National Spokesdog Competition on Facebook. You make a donation to those organizations in order to vote.

For IMOM, it's a calendar contest...if one of ours wins, we get 25% of the vote total proceeds and that animal gets to be in their calendar. Last year's winner received $5000. I am asking everyone to vote for Peanut Butter. Let's get the pits some positive attention and maybe win a prize for the shelter too!
Peanut Butter

For CMF, "The Grand Prize winner will appear alongside Cesar Millan in a public service campaign, receive an autographed pair of LandRoller skates, an autographed copy of Cesar’s new "Mastering Leadership" Series DVD, Common Canine Misbehaviors and win a $1000 shopping spree at PETCO. The top three finalists in each category (photos with the most votes) will also win some amazing prizes!" Whatever Zip wins, ACAPL wins since she is still technically a foster dog.
Zip

So vote whatever you can afford to vote! It would be awesome to even PLACE in any of these contests!
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Whew! We are BUSY! Hope to see you sometime soon at the shelter or out at an event!!!
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APL News Update

2009-08-03T20:31:00.003-05:00

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The APL Board of Directors has terminated the employment of Kimberly Gilmore as Business Relations Director. All business related inquiries should be directed to the Board of Directors at boardofdirectors@acapl.org
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Tat won most expressive eyes at the ARC Rescue Expo on August 2 and several of our cats won...silliest sleeping position, best snuggle, most expressive eyes. Anyone who adopts these award winners will get to take home a winners goodie bag.
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ARC has offered to allow us to bring animals on Friday evenings for their adoption hours. Anyone who is interested in helping, email me at catherine@acapl.org
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For those that don't know, Davis Towing repaired the van that was damaged when stolen...for free. Now the other van has decided to give up on us...the oil light came on and I stopped, but it wasn't soon enough to prevent engine damage. If you know anyone who does car repair who would be willing to give us a deal, please let us know.
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When you visit the shelter you'll see the kindness and generosity of the Quartet company hanging on our wall. A brand new BIG bulletin board was donated...after just one email inquiry. What an awesome company!

We hope to feature our "Happy Tails" on this wall. So if you or anyone you know has adopted from us, have them send us an update and a recent photo and we'd be more than happy to show off our furry friends with their families.
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The Lowe's work day is coming up soon. Help is needed from local residents, businesses and non-profit organizations. You can help with planning/ideas, hands on help, and/or material donations. Contact Crystal at 998-6555 if you can help at all.
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A happy update from Pets Alive...Edison was adopted!
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Don't forget the K9 Extravaganza and membership meeting this Sunday!
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August 9th - ARC Animal Expo

2009-07-26T19:30:00.001-05:00

OK shutterbugs!

ARC Animal Expo - Picture Contest JUST for Rescues

Dog/Puppy Categories:
Silliest Sleeping Position
Best Lick (self, another animal, or person)
Most Expressive Eyes
Best Dog with Child Picture

Cat/Kitten Categories:
Silliest Sleeping Position
Best Snuggle (another animal or person)
Most Playful
Best Cat with Child Picture

How to enter: Bring a picture that fits into one of the categories above to the Expo. You may enter as many times as you would like. Please put your Rescue's name on the back of the picture.

We will post on a board and have the public vote during the day. The picture with the most votes in each category Wins. Contest will start at 10:30 and winners will be announced at 3:30.

These pictures can be of your adoptable animals – we thought it would help to adopt them. If the animal is adoptable, we will put that below the picture. We are being a little sneaky as well as having fun.

The prize will be a Dog/Cat care package. You may keep the prize for yourself, give it to the person that adopts the animal, or whatever you would like.

Calling All Volunteers

2009-07-22T15:34:00.002-05:00

We're getting organized!

If you are not a member but have volunteered for us in the past and have any interest in volunteering for us in the future, please drop me an email at catherine @ acapl.org (remove the spaces) with your contact information and some indication of what you've done in the past and what you'd like to do in the future.

Thanks!

Upcoming events

2009-07-21T15:26:00.002-05:00

August 2 - ARC Animal Expo
10am-4pm

August 9 - K-9 Extravaganza
10am-4pm
Country Club Retirement Campus & Life Enrichment Center Apartment Courtyard at 925 E. 26th St., Ashtabula (off Harbor Ave. behind ACMC)

August 9 - Membership meeting
3pm @ ACAPL shelter
Agenda includes vote on Board of Directors seats and vote on Proposed Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for ACAPL.

Want a t-shirt?

2009-07-21T14:21:00.003-05:00

Check out the ACAPL CafePress store. We have a couple new merchandise designs and we're looking for more ideas!

News!

2009-07-15T09:37:00.001-05:00

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Thanks to everyone who helped out at the garage sale bonanza! It was quite a success!
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Dr. Irene Fiala has set up a consignment account at "Only the Best" in Saybrook. Stop by and donate items to sell for ACAPL...or do some shopping to benefit ACAPL. Either way...we win!
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Congratulations to Kathy Doyle, volunteer extraordinaire, and Kimberly Gilmore, Business Relations Director, on being awarded a Lowe's grant for new windows and doors...and a new off-leash dog play area!
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Upcoming events:

July 18 - Mall Store
Bagels with Beagles
Come meet our beagle friends in need of homes!

July 19 - Board meeting
3pm @ ACAPL

August 9 - Membership meeting 3pm @ ACAPL
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We're live!

2009-07-02T17:17:00.001-05:00

ACAPL's new website is up and running!

Help needed @ Dogstock

2009-07-01T07:57:00.001-05:00

Hi All!

I need to know who would be willing and able to help me at Dogstock this Saturday. The event will feature a number of bands - last I heard was 11 - on two stages and ALL of the proceeds benefit us! This is a "private" party (by invitation only) and Jonn is expecting 150-200 people. I do NOT want to bring any animals as people will be walking around with their own pets and heaven forbid something bad happens. I want to auction off a signed Jesse James t-shirt, sell t-shirts and sweatshirts, give out bumper stickers for donations, have a donation jar there, etc. Because of everything going on with the parvo situation and some things going on for me at the office, and the unknown volunteer help that will be available, I didn't do a Chinese auction.

Jonn did ask us to help with parking when the event first starts. Honestly, I don't know how long this gig will go - likely late. I am supposed to be on duty at the FD for the GOTL Fireworks but will likely stay at Dogstock.

So....who wants to help me?
Doc

Time to get organized!

2009-06-29T14:12:00.006-05:00

ACAPL is now collecting letters of interest and resumes from volunteers interested in becoming the ACAPL Volunteer Coordinator. I won't lie to you...this volunteer position will be completely unpaid and will probably work you till you're ready to drop. You're going to have to be in it because you love it.

We want somebody willing to oversee all of our volunteer operations. This doesn't mean you'll be running our events...it means you will coordinate the volunteers to make sure ACAPL events have adequate chairpeople and volunteers to make all our efforts successful. This will be a very organizational type job. We will expect you to be able to keep track of volunteers so we can use their skills and talents in the most advantageous ways possible.

You're going to have to love people and be able to work with a variety of personalities to achieve success in this position. With the help of someone like this who is motivated to make a difference, we think we can get our organization working efficiently to maximize opportunities, participate in community events, and raise money for the animals we love.

If you're interested, please submit a letter of interest explaining what you think you can do for the organization and how you can help us achieve our goals. Here's your chance...share your vision for ACAPL volunteers.

You can mail it to:
ACAPL Board of Directors
5970 Green Road
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

...or you can hand deliver it to any of the Board members if you happen to see us out and about.

Volunteers needed

2009-06-23T18:44:00.001-05:00

ACAPL would like to have a presence at Jefferson Days this weekend...but we need a volunteer or two. It's nothing hard...sit out in the sunshine and talk up the organization and the animals. If anybody is available to do this, please email me and let me know. Kate94651@hotmail.com

Thanks!

***unfortunately, no volunteers were available and ACAPL was unable to participate in this event***

Parvo at the shelter

2009-06-11T16:50:00.002-05:00

Star Beacon article.

According to the Business Relations Director

We are doing good with donations of bleach but we are running out of gloves. We have about 4-5 worker volunteers...that are doing a good job cleaning everything.

New Business Relations Director!

2009-06-11T16:30:00.003-05:00

Many of you may not know it, but the old "Shelter Director" position was recently changed and, after a long interview process, a new person was hired as "Business Relations Director."

Kimberly Gilmore comes to us with business and nonprofit experience that we hope will serve her well within the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League. Her new job description contains duties focusing on improving all the business aspects of the ACAPL shelter.

If you're a volunteer, make sure you introduce yourself and I'm sure Kimberly will find something to keep you busy.

Welcome aboard Kimberly!

Sharma is going to rescue!

2009-06-03T13:35:00.004-05:00

The lovely Terry Demag at Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue found a foster home for Sharma! If transport fills, she'll be sprung this Saturday! Thank you Terry!

Mcarthur update

2009-05-28T10:33:00.002-05:00

Mcarthur is now Moki...isn't he cute all groomed?

Updates from Debbie/rescue:

3/31/09 Moki went to the 'big' hospital today for more evaluation on his eyes and to prepare for his surgery on Thursday. I received a call from the doctor tonight with a mixed bag of information. His ulcer on one eye is not active. His pressures are a little on the high end of normal and he may be seeing some shadows out of one eye. The eye vet does not recommend removing his eyes. He feels Moki is not in any pain and there is no drainage i.e. infection so he suggests leaving them alone. They are also both producing tears. He will get his neuter on Thusday - laproscopically (sp?). They said he is a candidate for this procedure and it will be less stressful and a quicker recovery.----YEAH!!!!

4/2/09 Moki had his surgery this afternoon. Dr. Sims called to tell me they could not do the laproscopic sugery as the testicle was in a tube (sorry I can't remember the name of the tube). They had to make an incision. He was waking up and she said he did very well and they surgery went great. He will be moved back to the clinic tomorrow and I may get to pick him up tomorrow evening. It depends on how he is feeling. I'm sure he is wondering what the heck is going on. Just wanted to let all of you know Moki's status.
He has a couple of chew bones waiting for him. :-)

My first post here

2009-05-28T09:08:00.004-05:00

Hi there! I am currently serving on the APL Board of Directors as acting secretary and I want to try to update here regularly with APL news, information, and (best of all) furry faces. Thanks to Dawn for setting this blog up and allowing me to participate.
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First, some business deadlines for anyone interested...
Membership is currently in the process of voting to fill all seven seats on the Board of Directors.
Special Membership meeting will be June 28th at 3:00 at the shelter for election of Board members.
Quarterly membership meeting with election of Board members will be August 9th at 3:00 at the shelter.

Tomorrow, May 29th, is the deadline to become a member of the ACAPL eligible to vote at the June 28th membership meeting.
The membership application deadline for the August 9th vote is July 10th.
You must be a member for at least 30 days in order to have a vote.
Membership dues are as follows:
$500 lifetime
$20 annual
$15 senior
You are considered a member the day your application and fee is received. If mailed, I will use postage date stamps as the date received (simply because I can not be at the shelter every day to check the mail).

Nominations for a seat on the Board of Directors must be submitted to me at least 60 days prior to a vote. Nominations are currently closed for the June 28th vote, but remain open for the August 9th vote until June 10th. You must be a member for at least 30 days to make a nomination and all nominees must have been a member for at least 30 days to be eligible for nomination.

Absentee ballots for the June 28th meeting will be available beginning on May 29th. Absentee ballots for the August 9th meeting will be available beginning on July 10th. They can be obtained from me via email or at the shelter counter. Absentee ballots may be mailed to the Board of Directors at the shelter, 5970 Green Rd, Ashtabula, OH 44004. All absentee ballots must be received prior to the beginning of each meeting.
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Be sure to choose Goodsearch as your search engine...and designate Ashtabula County Animal Protective League as your chosen charity! Every search generates us a penny! Simple and free for you and me to use! $90 and counting this year!
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Pet Care Expo is coming up on June 6th! We need volunteers to help us make it a successful event. If you can't volunteer, come on out and visit us during the event. We are hoping to have some interesting information available...and vendors with goodies to buy for your furry friends.
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Next post will be more exciting, I promise!
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Ashtabula OH -- Cats losing home -- Donations needed

2009-03-31T19:35:00.000-05:00

Please spread the word, and help if you can!

Ashtabula Animal Advocates is trying to help a local family who needs
to get rid of their animals due to divorce and the loss of their home.
We have already placed the dogs, but cats, as you know, are always a
challenge. An area rescuer has generously offered to board some of
the cats and find them homes, but Ashtabula Animal Advocates needs to
get them vetted and pay a surrender fee to the farm that some of the
cats will be going to. The total amount we need to raise is $563.12
If you are able to donate even a little it would be so helpful.
Please send donations to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com
(gmail.com)

I will also be donating the proceeds for all sales in my Etsy shop
through this weekend to this cause: http://fashionsplatter.etsy.com

Thanks for all you do to help the animals!
Dawn

Ashtabula OH -- Special needs Lhasa and Corgi mix need rescue

2009-03-23T10:16:00.004-05:00

Crossposting is appreciated!

McArthur is a 4 to 6 year old Lhasa with severe ulceration to both eyes. He appears to be blind and according to the shelter vet will need both eyes removed. He is also cryptorchid and has ear mites, which can be treated at the shelter if needed. He is super sweet in spite of all he is going through, and likes to be held like a baby.

Muffin is a 5 to 7 year old corgi/beagle mix who is obese and has a skin fold around her read end. She will need major skinfold dermatitis correction and tumor removal and biopsy of the tail. Ideally the shelter would love to see her go to rescue so that she can get more intensive care. If that's not an option they may be able to have the surgery done by a local vet if we can raise the money.

Please contact me at ashtabulaanimaladvocates @ gmail.com if you can help either of these dogs!

Update on Pumpkin (now Spencer)

2009-03-10T19:03:00.003-05:00

I just knew you guys would all like to see these new pics of Pumpkin (now called Spencer) that his mom Caren sent me the other day. The little kitten in the pics is named Tyler, he's a fellow tripod from GA. He was severely abused; some kids cut one of his feet off with a pair of hedgeclippers. Fortunately he, like Pumpkin, will be able to live out the rest of his life in happiness. Look how happy they look :)

Ashtabula OH -- ACD mix pup needs leg amputation -- Donations needed

2009-03-05T19:02:00.002-05:00

Jack was found walking along a country road by an APL volunteer, dragging his left front leg. He apparently has no feeling in the leg because all the skin has been worn off and the bone is exposed. The wound is already infected, and he needs to have his leg amputated right away to keep it from getting worse. A vet will be at the shelter tomorrow night to do spays and neuters. He can do the amputation then if we pay for his time. This will likely be around $200. The shelter also owes about $75 to an area vet who cleaned and bandaged the wound and made sure Jack would stay safe and comfortable until his surgery. So we are hoping to raise close to $300 by tomorrow night.

I know we are all having a tough time financially right now, so I'm not asking for large donations, but if you can give just a few dollars it would really help. Please PayPal to ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com (gmail.com) Please use this address, not any others you might have used to donate to the APL previously (I've sent out too many typos to count!) If we happen to raise more money than what is needed to care for Jack, the extra will be used to treat other APL animals with special medical needs.

I am also donating all proceeds from sales at my Etsy shop through Saturday night to Jack's care: http://fashionsplatter.etsy.com

Jack is a super sweet and loving pup, about 8 months old. He was a little scared when first found, but warmed up quickly. His PF listing is at http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13184470

(I'm not sure why it says that he has spent most of his life in foster care (well, technically it says that his paw has spent most of *its* life in foster care!) b/c he was just found on Wednesday. Must have been a misunderstanding when his paperwork was processed. The person who does the PF descriptions has in most cases not actually met the dogs. His description will be corrected with the next Petfinder upload.)

Thanks so much for reading, and for all you do to help animals in need, whether you're able to donate this time or not!

Dawn

Ashtabula OH -- Gutter, senior lab with seizures, needs rescue!

2009-02-23T18:35:00.002-05:00

Crossposting is appreciated!!!

Gutter (unfortunate name, I know) is a super sweet senior lab. He
arrived at the Ashtabula County APL with severe eye entropian, which
was corrected with surgery. It was noted that his eyes appeared
rather sunken in his skull. Due to extreme overcrowding at the
shelter, Gutter went to stay in the home of an employee, since he was
a good candidate for a house with cats, kids, and other dogs. Shortly
after arriving at the employee's home it was discovered that the poor
old boy has seizures as well. Thanks to donations we were able to get blood work done and have Gutter put on an appropriate dosage of phenobarbital, which curbed the seizures while in foster care. He has since come back to stay at the shelter, and did have a couple seizures when he first came back, but they appear to have stopped again now that he is used to his surroundings.

Please note that the pic was taken before his entropian surgery.

This is what the family who fostered Gutter has to say about him:

"11 yr old Black Lab (mix I think). Male, Having seizures in his sleep.
Foster home has
4 kids, 6 months,3 yr,7 yr and 9 yr
4 Foster Kittens under 3 months.
2 other dogs. Both around 6 months.
Potty trained, Sits, Speaks, Lays, and Is leashed trained. Love to go
for walks. Curls up next to the bed at night. Gives a low growl when
rubbing his ears cause it feels just that darn good. He lays around
most of the day as any older dog does.

He has been pacing for what seems like forever, cause he associates
his seizures with his sleep. When he wakes up from it, the first
thing he does is check on everyone else in the house to make sure
everyone is oki. Bumping into just about everything. He seems very
determined to check on everyone. Then he just walks around and "walks
it off"."

Gutter is great with kids and other dogs. He's about the nicest dog you could ever hope to meet, and deserves a chance to live out his retirement years in safety and comfort.
If you might be able to rescue this sweet old fellow, *please*
contact me at ashtabulaanimaladvocates@gmail.com (gmail.com)!

(Please not that I've been having some issues receiving email. I always reply to rescue inquiries within 24 hours, so if you contact me about Gutter and don't hear back, please try again!)

Thanks,
Dawn

UPDATE: Ashtabula OH -- THANK YOU to the rescue community and local residents!

2008-12-01T21:09:00.001-05:00

Crossposting is appreciated!

We so rarely hear good news, so I wanted to be sure and let you all know how much you've helped the animals of Ashtabula County. The last few days have been truly moving and humbling, especially to this grumpy old "people suck" cynic ;) Between rescues and adoptions, we were able to get over 100 dogs to safety! The shelter has gone from having up to five dogs in some kennels to having more than half the kennels empty! And we couldn't have done it without the help of everyone who pulled dogs, adopted new family members, spread the word, donated, etc. My most heartfelt thanks to all of you. And you *know* all the dogs whose lives you've saved thank you too :)

Dawn

$10 dog special this weekend (Friday through Sunday)

2008-11-27T18:30:00.001-05:00

The APL is happy to offer all dogs for adoption for $10 each this weekend, including tomorrow. The mall store will also be open tomorrow and Saturday from 11 to 7. So stop on in while you're shopping...you might just meet your new best friend :) And please spread the word!