Tuesday, November 24, 2009

TAHS - New puppies up for adoption....

If you want to adopt a puppy check out TAHS now for a nice selection. These were taken over a week ago so some of the puppies may have been adopted by now. so either check their website or stop by in person. There are other animals to select from also.








Last week I spent a few hours at TAHS playing with puppies.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Introducing George....




Today, I was given the privilege of meeting George. For those who don't know, George has been on the news lately due to he is a cruelty case brought to the Toledo Area Humane Society around 3 weeks ago. George was badly abused with 3rd degree burns on his head, face and front paws. He miraculously didn't lose his vision but he lost part of his ears and sustained 3rd degree burns. Despite the cruelty bestowed upon this gentle creature he is lovable, very friendly and is very playful. The person(s) responsible for this terrible act of cruelty has not yet been identified. SO... if anyone has any information regarding the details regarding this cruelty case or know of the persons responsible please contact the TAHS or Animal Cruelty Division immediately. This behavior should not go unpunished.

I have been asked so many times when I changed my Platform to Animal Issues, why this platform? What better reason can I give for why? My Platform is very important to me. I want people to be aware of these things that surround animals, such as being a responsible pet owner, promoting safe adoptions, and STOPPING cruelty to animals. My love for animals goes deeper than just being a animal lover and wanting to spend my life and career caring for animals. But also protecting the innocent is very important, stopping animal cruelty and being a VOICE for animals is my mission. Just look at George and tell me you don't feel some compassion for his pain he has endured. Despite his adversity he triumphs and remains a lovable, happy and playful cat. He's the HERO, and those who have worked to save him and help him to recover from the cruelty bestowed on him...thanks to the Toledo Area Humane Society.



These pics are from 3 weeks ago when he first was seen and treated for his injuries.







Today, George and I met for the first time and we bonded immediately. I received kisses and love bites and enjoyed playing with him. I got a few high fives and he was very lovable when I was holding him he was reaching for my face with his paws rubbing his head into me. If I could adopt another cat right now I would put my dibs in on adopting George when he is recovered fully. Below are pics of me and George having bonding and play time. George is really the celebrity here even though I felt special enough to be able to meet him. George is secluded from the other animals so the general public does not get to see him. But don't worry he's comfortable in his accommodations. He's staying in the offices with the staff. From my pics today you can see his wounds are healing very well and he doesn't seem to let his injuries keep him from being mischievous and playful. See my awesome pics below.....







To follow George's story click here






I was given the privilege of meeting George. For those who don't know, George has been on the news lately due to he is a cruelty case brought to the Toledo Area Humane Society around 3 weeks ago. George was badly abused with 3rd degree burns on his head, face and front paws. He miraculously didn't lose his vision but he lost part of his ears and sustained 3rd degree burns. Despite the cruelty bestowed upon this gentle creature he is lovable, very friendly and is very playful. The person(s) responsible for this terrible act of cruelty has not yet been identified. SO... if anyone has any information regarding the details regarding this cruelty case or know of the persons responsible please contact the TAHS or Animal Cruelty Division immediately. This behavior should not go unpunished.




I have been asked so many times when I changed my Platform to Animal Issues, why this platform? What better reason can I give for why? My Platform is very important to me. I want people to be aware of these things that surround animals, such as being a responsible pet owner, promoting safe adoptions, and STOPPING cruelty to animals. My love for animals goes deeper than just being a animal lover and wanting to spend my life and career caring for animals. But also protecting the innocent is very important, stopping animal cruelty and being a VOICE for animals is my mission. Just look at George and tell me you don't feel some compassion for his pain he has endured. Despite his adversity he triumphs and remains a lovable, happy and playful cat. He's the HERO, and those who have worked to save him and help him to recover from the cruelty bestowed on him...thanks to the Toledo Area Humane Society.






Today, George and I met for the first time and we bonded immediately. I received kisses and love bites and enjoyed playing with him. I got a few high fives and he was very lovable when I was holding him he was reaching for my face with his paws rubbing his head into me. If I could adopt another cat right now I would put my dibs in on adopting George when he is recovered fully. Below are pics of me and George having bonding and play time. George is really the celebrity here even though I felt special enough to be able to meet him. George is secluded from the other animals so the general public does not get to see him. But don't worry he's comfortable in his accommodations. He's staying in the offices with the staff. From my pics today you can see his wounds are healing very well and he doesn't seem to let his injuries keep him from being mischievous and playful.

For more pics check out my PETS blog or click here to follow George's Story

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Team Scarlett & Gray vs Team Blue & Maize

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.

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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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

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!

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

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

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