The Toledo Area Humane Society is having a head to head challenge between Team Cat (Ohio State) and Team Dog ( Michigan)
Here's the ad promotion:
One night after the shelter closed for the evening all of the cats and dogs gathered in the main cat room to watch TV. The animals were all enjoying their favorite program on Animal Planet when the TV station aired an advertisement for the upcoming Ohio State vs Michigan game. The cats being the frisky creatures that they are didn't waste any time voicing their support for the Michigan team with its powerful wolverine mascot. This brought about a thunderous roar of laughter from the dogs who were quick to point out that the Ohio state Buckeyes were the superior of the two teams. After all, any team that was smart enough to have a mascot that resembles a squeaky ball certainly deserves to be rated number one. They fought like cats and dogs all through the night and when it seemed like they had reached an impasse they decided that there was only one way to settle the debate. The Toledo Area Humane society would host a playoff between Team Cat ad Team Dog to determine who would be the victor.
You can help your team score!
1 point - awarded for each give a buck donation.
1 point - for each donation item received
3 point field goal - for every dog or kitten under 6 months adopted
7 point touchdown - for every adult cat or dog adopted
2 point conversion bonus - for every senior dog or cat over the age of 6
So stop in to the Toledo Humane society today and show your support or ask me for a Ohio State or Michigan ticket for a $1. Only a two days left to cast your vote for the wining team.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
In the News..... Dog death toll rises as controversy swirls....
In the News: This past Sundays Toledo Blade, had front page news regarding the Dog Warden's records show 70 breeds hit by agency extermination policy. Click here for the article
Here are some facts from the article:
2,483 dogs were Euthanized in 2008
1,848 so far this year 2009
Currently:
Owners of unlicensed dogs have at least three full days to claim their pets.
Licensed dogs are kept for at least 14 business days.
Once those periods are up, pound officials determine adoptability.
Breed Name # of dogs / # of puppies/ Total
1. PIT BULL 886/ 46 / 932
2. Lab Retriever 143 / 2 / 145
3. German Shepard 130 / 1 / 131
4. Chow 88 / 11 / 99
5. Boxer 67 / 1/ 68
6. Rottweiler 60/ 0 / 60
7. Beagle 38 / 0 / 38
8. Cocker Spaniel 31 / 0 / 31
9. Retriever 19 / 8 / 27
10. Terrier 19 / 0 / 19
11. Husky 19 / 0 / 19
12. American Bulldog 17 / 1 / 18
13. Shar-pei 16/ 0 / 16
14. Chihuahua 16 / 0 / 16
15. Miniature Pincher 12 / 0 / 12
16. Jack Russell Terrier 11 / 0 / 11
17. Collie 10 / 0 / 10
18-23 Dachshund, Poodle, Doberman, ShitTzu, Mastiff, Australian Cattle Dog, each breed
8 / 0 / 8
24-27 Pug, Pomeranian, border Collie,and Great Dane, each breed
7 / 0 / 7
28-30 Yorkshire Terrier, Australian Shepherd and Sheltie
6 / 0 / 6
31-32 Lhasa Apso and Foxhound
5 / 0 / 5
33-35 Golden Retriever, Akita Inu, and Pointer
4 / 0 / 4
36-38 Bassett Hound, Dalmation, and Boston terrier
3 / 0 / 3
39-46 Grey Hound, Fox Terrier, Basenji, Coon Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Springer Spaniel
German Short hair pointer and Pekinese
2 / 0 / 2
47. Newfoundland 1 / 1 / 2
48-71 Welsh Corgi, Samoyed, Catahoula Leopard dog, Perra de presa Canario, Cairn Terrier
English Bulldog, Cockapoo, cane Corso, Brittany Spaiel, Labradoodle, St Bernard,
Papillon, Shiba Inu, Great Pyrenees, Manchester Terrier, Chesapeake Bay retriever, American
Eskimo, Weimaraner, Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise, West Highland Terrier, Airedale
Terrier, rat Terrrier, sheep dog
1 / 0 / 1
The Lucas county killed 66% of all dogs that entered the pound last year.
The adoption rate is only 13% which is lower than neighoring counties
The dog wardens view on PIT BULL Issue:
"Every "pit bull" without an legal owner is killed, no matter if it is vicious or not, no matter if it is the smallest puppy and has never bitten anyone. They all end up the same: killed, frozen and buried."
The Rottweiler Issue is also a problem: According to the article the dog warden refuses to put Rottweiler's in the pounds adoption areas for the general public, due to supposed gang members or persons described as being involved in dog fights
or using dogs in the wrong way.....come through kicking the cages to see if the dog is mean enough to want to adopt.
The Dog Pound is supported by proceeds from the 62,500 dog licenses issued in Lucas county. The annual License carries a $25 fee, the highest in Ohio. Dogs find thiur way into the warden's kennels in several ways, including impoundment and owner surrender. After the surrender period is up the dog pound official determine whether a dog is a candidate for adoption by checking the dog's health and behavior, observe the animal while walked, played and fed. I find this interesting that the temperament test consists of a squeeze of the animals genitals. Mr Shelden explained " A dog that will allow you to do that is a dog that isn't going to bite some kid who happens to step on his toe."
The adoptable dogs after the initial 2 weeks are transferred to the Toledo Area Humane Society where they are put up for adoption. The TAHS receive the dogs free of charge and in exchange provides spay and neutering services for the pound for a fee of $65 a dog.
John Dinon the TAHS Executive Director said the organization received 281 dogs from the warden so far this year more than last year which was 258 which they do find homes for, they have a 100% adoption rate on adoptable dogs. The TAHS could take more dogs and gets imported dogs from Hardin, Carroll, Franklin and Montgomery counties, because it can't get enough dogs here. The TAHS accepts every dog they receive from the pound.
Survey conducted by the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine estimates that:
46% of all dogs handled by state animal care and control agencies were euthanized in 2004, down from 61% in 1996.
Proposal:
To reduce euthanasia rates and increase adoptions in Lucas county Commissioner Pete Gerken recently proposed that the humane society review all non-vicious dogs at the county pound after the three-day and 14 day waiting period. All dogs deemed adoptable would be transferred to the TAHS and put up for adoption. No one wants to make the decision rather a dog lives or dies.
Euthansia Rates for dogs in neighboring counties: See article click here
Wood County: 40%
2008 283 of 768 dogs
2009 219 of 552 ( of the 219 euthanized 134 were unadoptable)
Adoption rate for adoptable dogs is 82.6%
Monroe County 36%
2008 - 443 of 1231 dogs
2009 - 329 0f 938 (260 of those were owner surrendered who paid the $25 euthansia fee)
Fulton County: 38%
2008 - 384 of 1007 dogs
2009 - 192 of 675 dogs = 28%
Ottawa County: 45%
2008 - 101 of 224 dogs
2009 - 37 of 133 = 28%
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Here are some facts from the article:
2,483 dogs were Euthanized in 2008
1,848 so far this year 2009
Currently:
Owners of unlicensed dogs have at least three full days to claim their pets.
Licensed dogs are kept for at least 14 business days.
Once those periods are up, pound officials determine adoptability.
Breed Name # of dogs / # of puppies/ Total
1. PIT BULL 886/ 46 / 932
2. Lab Retriever 143 / 2 / 145
3. German Shepard 130 / 1 / 131
4. Chow 88 / 11 / 99
5. Boxer 67 / 1/ 68
6. Rottweiler 60/ 0 / 60
7. Beagle 38 / 0 / 38
8. Cocker Spaniel 31 / 0 / 31
9. Retriever 19 / 8 / 27
10. Terrier 19 / 0 / 19
11. Husky 19 / 0 / 19
12. American Bulldog 17 / 1 / 18
13. Shar-pei 16/ 0 / 16
14. Chihuahua 16 / 0 / 16
15. Miniature Pincher 12 / 0 / 12
16. Jack Russell Terrier 11 / 0 / 11
17. Collie 10 / 0 / 10
18-23 Dachshund, Poodle, Doberman, ShitTzu, Mastiff, Australian Cattle Dog, each breed
8 / 0 / 8
24-27 Pug, Pomeranian, border Collie,and Great Dane, each breed
7 / 0 / 7
28-30 Yorkshire Terrier, Australian Shepherd and Sheltie
6 / 0 / 6
31-32 Lhasa Apso and Foxhound
5 / 0 / 5
33-35 Golden Retriever, Akita Inu, and Pointer
4 / 0 / 4
36-38 Bassett Hound, Dalmation, and Boston terrier
3 / 0 / 3
39-46 Grey Hound, Fox Terrier, Basenji, Coon Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Springer Spaniel
German Short hair pointer and Pekinese
2 / 0 / 2
47. Newfoundland 1 / 1 / 2
48-71 Welsh Corgi, Samoyed, Catahoula Leopard dog, Perra de presa Canario, Cairn Terrier
English Bulldog, Cockapoo, cane Corso, Brittany Spaiel, Labradoodle, St Bernard,
Papillon, Shiba Inu, Great Pyrenees, Manchester Terrier, Chesapeake Bay retriever, American
Eskimo, Weimaraner, Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise, West Highland Terrier, Airedale
Terrier, rat Terrrier, sheep dog
1 / 0 / 1
The Lucas county killed 66% of all dogs that entered the pound last year.
The adoption rate is only 13% which is lower than neighoring counties
The dog wardens view on PIT BULL Issue:
"Every "pit bull" without an legal owner is killed, no matter if it is vicious or not, no matter if it is the smallest puppy and has never bitten anyone. They all end up the same: killed, frozen and buried."
The Rottweiler Issue is also a problem: According to the article the dog warden refuses to put Rottweiler's in the pounds adoption areas for the general public, due to supposed gang members or persons described as being involved in dog fights
or using dogs in the wrong way.....come through kicking the cages to see if the dog is mean enough to want to adopt.
The Dog Pound is supported by proceeds from the 62,500 dog licenses issued in Lucas county. The annual License carries a $25 fee, the highest in Ohio. Dogs find thiur way into the warden's kennels in several ways, including impoundment and owner surrender. After the surrender period is up the dog pound official determine whether a dog is a candidate for adoption by checking the dog's health and behavior, observe the animal while walked, played and fed. I find this interesting that the temperament test consists of a squeeze of the animals genitals. Mr Shelden explained " A dog that will allow you to do that is a dog that isn't going to bite some kid who happens to step on his toe."
The adoptable dogs after the initial 2 weeks are transferred to the Toledo Area Humane Society where they are put up for adoption. The TAHS receive the dogs free of charge and in exchange provides spay and neutering services for the pound for a fee of $65 a dog.
John Dinon the TAHS Executive Director said the organization received 281 dogs from the warden so far this year more than last year which was 258 which they do find homes for, they have a 100% adoption rate on adoptable dogs. The TAHS could take more dogs and gets imported dogs from Hardin, Carroll, Franklin and Montgomery counties, because it can't get enough dogs here. The TAHS accepts every dog they receive from the pound.
Survey conducted by the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine estimates that:
46% of all dogs handled by state animal care and control agencies were euthanized in 2004, down from 61% in 1996.
Proposal:
To reduce euthanasia rates and increase adoptions in Lucas county Commissioner Pete Gerken recently proposed that the humane society review all non-vicious dogs at the county pound after the three-day and 14 day waiting period. All dogs deemed adoptable would be transferred to the TAHS and put up for adoption. No one wants to make the decision rather a dog lives or dies.
Euthansia Rates for dogs in neighboring counties: See article click here
Wood County: 40%
2008 283 of 768 dogs
2009 219 of 552 ( of the 219 euthanized 134 were unadoptable)
Adoption rate for adoptable dogs is 82.6%
Monroe County 36%
2008 - 443 of 1231 dogs
2009 - 329 0f 938 (260 of those were owner surrendered who paid the $25 euthansia fee)
Fulton County: 38%
2008 - 384 of 1007 dogs
2009 - 192 of 675 dogs = 28%
Ottawa County: 45%
2008 - 101 of 224 dogs
2009 - 37 of 133 = 28%
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Paw for Pets Campaign.....
I recently sent out Sponsor letters for seeking Sponsors for the Children's Miracle Network and my Platform P.E.T.S. - Promoting Education, Training and Safety of Pets or my Paws for Pets Campaign. I was asking for $1 donations and In addition to receiving donations to the CMN for me to compete in the Miss Ohio Program I have also raised money for the Toledo Area Humane Society which I am very excited about.
Thanks to my SPONSORS for my Platform:
Aunt Marlene and Uncle Fran Coressel
William & Alison Blondheim (cousins)
Its not too late to donate to a worthy cause by sending your $1 donation today!
Thanks for your support!!
<3 Jess
Thanks to my SPONSORS for my Platform:
Aunt Marlene and Uncle Fran Coressel
William & Alison Blondheim (cousins)
Its not too late to donate to a worthy cause by sending your $1 donation today!
Thanks for your support!!
<3 Jess
Saturday, October 17, 2009
FUR BALL Event
The Fur Ball
Saturday, October 24
Franciscan Center at Lourdes College
6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania
6 p.m. - midnight
This year’s theme is celebrating our 125th anniversary—
Toledo Area Humane Society Through The Years!
We will be featuring a period fashion show through the decades featuring alumni dogs, cats and their owners!
ive music from the HomeWreckers, dancing, food,
auctions and a great time for all!
Tickets are $100 per person and will be available for purchase below!
For additional information please call 419-482-7101!
All proceeds from The Fur Ball benefit the homeless animals of the Toledo Area Humane Society!
Saturday, October 24
Franciscan Center at Lourdes College
6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania
6 p.m. - midnight
This year’s theme is celebrating our 125th anniversary—
Toledo Area Humane Society Through The Years!
We will be featuring a period fashion show through the decades featuring alumni dogs, cats and their owners!
ive music from the HomeWreckers, dancing, food,
auctions and a great time for all!
Tickets are $100 per person and will be available for purchase below!
For additional information please call 419-482-7101!
All proceeds from The Fur Ball benefit the homeless animals of the Toledo Area Humane Society!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
METROBARKS was a howling good time.....
I had a really good time volunteering at the Metrobarks event at Secor Park. Most of the time I was playing with the dogs, my favorite thing of course. But, I was there promoting my platform and raising money for the Toledo Area Humane Society by selling my candy suckers. The suckers may also be purchased at the Toledo Humane Society on Indian Wood Circle for $1.00 each. All proceeds go to the TAHS, so if you stop in please support my platform and TAHS by purchasing one.
I have pics that I will post soon, pictures can also be viewed on facebook by the Toledo Area Humane Society too. Become a friend and view the pictures and other information they have to offer.
Next event will be October 31, 2009..... which will be launching my new fund-raiser for my newly developed foundation and promoting my platform. Details to follow..... check back for more information regarding my foundation, the event and update of photos.
Thanks <3 Jess
I have pics that I will post soon, pictures can also be viewed on facebook by the Toledo Area Humane Society too. Become a friend and view the pictures and other information they have to offer.
Next event will be October 31, 2009..... which will be launching my new fund-raiser for my newly developed foundation and promoting my platform. Details to follow..... check back for more information regarding my foundation, the event and update of photos.
Thanks <3 Jess
Thursday, August 13, 2009
METRO BARKS Event
Come have a Doggone Good Time at the annual MetroBarks Festival on Saturday August 22, 2009 sponsored by the Toledo Area Humane Society at the Secor Metropark (US20 Central Ave. six miles west of US23/I-475) from 11am to 5 pm. Admission is free!
Join us for these activities throughout the day!!
1130 am, 1pm and 230 pm - Flying Aces Frisbee Dog Show
1200 pm, 130 pm and 3pm - Musical Entertainement by the Toledo School for the Arts
1200 noon to 4 pm - MUTT Show, Agility Demonstrations, Dog Care & Safety Education Presentations.
There will be PRIZES given for the MUTT Show Comepetitions like longest/shortest tail, best-dressed and more!!
Come CELEBRATE with the Toledo Area Humane Society for 125 years of dedicated service to our community! More information to follow!!
<3 Jess
Join us for these activities throughout the day!!
1130 am, 1pm and 230 pm - Flying Aces Frisbee Dog Show
1200 pm, 130 pm and 3pm - Musical Entertainement by the Toledo School for the Arts
1200 noon to 4 pm - MUTT Show, Agility Demonstrations, Dog Care & Safety Education Presentations.
There will be PRIZES given for the MUTT Show Comepetitions like longest/shortest tail, best-dressed and more!!
Come CELEBRATE with the Toledo Area Humane Society for 125 years of dedicated service to our community! More information to follow!!
<3 Jess
Monday, August 3, 2009
My volunteering Days....
I have been spending more time at The Toledo Humane Society. I recently was volunteering when they had their "smitten for Kittens" campaign. Most of the kittens were up for adoption for $100.00 which included Spay/neuter, microchipping, First shots and deworming, leukemia test, vet checked and free followup vet check and other little perks. Not only did I help to promote this by telling everyone I know... we adopted a 8 week old male kitten. Our "Master Yoda".... he really looks like a Yoda. Anyways we have a new addition to our family.
Since we got him in June, he's become quite the little personality in our house. Our vet thinks he's hysterical with his growling and grouching..hahaha. But when he wants love and attention he is adorable. Mom wasn't happy when he decided to jump from the recliner onto the curtains hanging mid air looking around the room then jumps back down. But since have had him front declawed. No more scratches on my face and legs at least but he still likes to bite your feet and toes.
I have a lot of pics to post on here of my times at the Humane Society, and playing with the dogs too! I would like to say I was walking them but they were actually taking me for a walk. If I could adopt some of them I would, but I already have a house full of pets right now and my dad is like NO MORE!!!! 3 cats and 2 dogs I guess is enough! Anyways if you are looking for a great pet there are several cats and dogs at the TAHS up for adoption that would make great pets, please check them out.
I have also made some progress on my platform and starting a new campaign called for PAWS4PETS Campaign. This will be introduced August 22. I will post more information soon so check back for the major event details. I am so excited to get my promotion started and the support of the Toledo Area Humane Society. Its just the beginning!! Many other promotions are being put into action and looking forward to starting to really promote and build my platform. "The ABCs of Owning a Pet" which promotes Being a responsible pet owner and teaching pet health and safety. I am also working on my coloring book that hopefully will be done by winter, but great works take time so its a work of art in progress right now.
<3 Jess
Since we got him in June, he's become quite the little personality in our house. Our vet thinks he's hysterical with his growling and grouching..hahaha. But when he wants love and attention he is adorable. Mom wasn't happy when he decided to jump from the recliner onto the curtains hanging mid air looking around the room then jumps back down. But since have had him front declawed. No more scratches on my face and legs at least but he still likes to bite your feet and toes.
I have a lot of pics to post on here of my times at the Humane Society, and playing with the dogs too! I would like to say I was walking them but they were actually taking me for a walk. If I could adopt some of them I would, but I already have a house full of pets right now and my dad is like NO MORE!!!! 3 cats and 2 dogs I guess is enough! Anyways if you are looking for a great pet there are several cats and dogs at the TAHS up for adoption that would make great pets, please check them out.
I have also made some progress on my platform and starting a new campaign called for PAWS4PETS Campaign. This will be introduced August 22. I will post more information soon so check back for the major event details. I am so excited to get my promotion started and the support of the Toledo Area Humane Society. Its just the beginning!! Many other promotions are being put into action and looking forward to starting to really promote and build my platform. "The ABCs of Owning a Pet" which promotes Being a responsible pet owner and teaching pet health and safety. I am also working on my coloring book that hopefully will be done by winter, but great works take time so its a work of art in progress right now.
<3 Jess
Monday, July 20, 2009
The Toledo Area Humane Society - Animal Wish List
The following items are needed by the TAHS. If you can donate any item (s) listed below please contact me for pick-up or you can deliver to the TAHS directly. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
<3 Jess
Animal Wish List
For the Animals :
Cat litter (non-scooping please!)
"Canned" dog & cat food
Dog & cat toys & treats
Kongs
Stainless steel bowls
Peanut butter
Nylabones & harvest chews
Shoe boxes (for cats to play in)
For Animal Care
Bath towels (new or slightly used)
High efficiency laundry detergent
bleach
Rubbing alcohol
Distilled water & scrub sponges
Baking soda
Dish soap & paper towels
Plastic garage bags
Office Supplies (to offset costs)
Gas cards (for our cruelty officers)
8 1/2 x 11 copy paper
Batteries "AA"
<3 Jess
Animal Wish List
For the Animals :
Cat litter (non-scooping please!)
"Canned" dog & cat food
Dog & cat toys & treats
Kongs
Stainless steel bowls
Peanut butter
Nylabones & harvest chews
Shoe boxes (for cats to play in)
For Animal Care
Bath towels (new or slightly used)
High efficiency laundry detergent
bleach
Rubbing alcohol
Distilled water & scrub sponges
Baking soda
Dish soap & paper towels
Plastic garage bags
Office Supplies (to offset costs)
Gas cards (for our cruelty officers)
8 1/2 x 11 copy paper
Batteries "AA"
Launching my NEW Campaign...... Paws4Pets
In addition to my volunteer work at the Toledo Area Humane Society I have been working on a fund-raising campaign to raise money to help the Toledo Area Humane Society and support all the furry friends that currently live there. I am hashing out a few final details. Once everything is worked out and I finalize my promotional announcement. I will post here. Looking forward to getting this started. :)
<3 Jess
<3 Jess
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Volunteering at the Toledo Humane Society.....
The best part of volunteering is I get to play with all the dogs and cats.... The dogs take me for a walk instead of me taking them, hehe and the cats they just love to follow me around and curl up in my lap..... here's some more pics:
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