Adopt-A-Thon 2010

Date posted: April 20

Hey everyone! It’s time to celebrate the 2010 Adopt-A-Thon event at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter. During the days of Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, the Shelter will be partnering with the North Shore Animal League America and spokesman, Cesar Millian, as a Shelter Partner in helping local homeless dogs get adopted. During the Adopt-A-Thon the Shelter will open at 10:30 am until 4:30 pm both days. Please come and join us and meet all our wonderful dogs that are looking for a FURever home and to become your new best friend!!!
Download the poster for this event by clicking here.

Free Pet Portrait at MotoPhoto

Date posted: March 3

Ever tried to take a picture of your pooch, but they would never stay still? Do you consider your pet part of your family? Want to help out the dogs at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter in Valley View, but don’t know how? Now you can have all three!

Visit MotoPhoto, one of just a few local studios that photograph pets, and enter your pet in the Pet Portraits Contest. Between March 7th and March 27th, stop by MotoPhoto, located at 20116 Chagrin Blvd in Shaker Heights, with any pet food donation and received a FREE Portrait Session (yes, we said FREE!).

Contestants will receive a free 5×7 portrait and it will also be entered into the contest. Prizes will be awarded for the Cutest Dog/Cat, Most Creative Dog/Cat, and for the Dog/Cat with the Best Family. For more information and to make an appointment, visit www.motosh.com. Proceeds will benefit the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter.

Successful Santa Photos 2009

Date posted: January 12

The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter has so many people to thank for their help and support to make our annual Santa Photos and the Raffle Baskets such an outstanding success.  Without people like these we could never have accomplished so much, but more importantly, it’s all the dogs who will benefit by being able to get the special care and medical treatment that they deserve and so badly need to be able to find a new family to love and have a second “leash” on life.  Thanks to all who we acknowledge here and thanks to all those who worked so tirelessly and diligently behind the scenes.  If, unfortunately, there is anyone who we missed we sincerely apologize.  Each and every one of you was essential to our success and we looking forward to working with all of you again in the future.  You are all very special and an important part of our Shelter.

 Thank you to Dick Goddard for joining us for one of our photo sessions.  He is a joy to have around and brings such enthusiasm and a sense of humor along with his contagious love for animals!  His support of our Shelter in so many ways is extraordinary and appreciated more than ever!

 The outstanding and first class photos were the result of the hard work, long hours, dedication and donations of Barb Wible, our photographer.  Anyone who had pictures taken by Barb is aware of the outstanding quality of those photos, which will become a lasting memory for you and your dog.  Barb was so fortunate to have a group of volunteers who assisted her with her endeavors to make her work a little easier.  Among those:  Steph Hulett was the one who greeted and welcomed everyone at the door when they came in, and Lynn Jewell (along with Logan!) brought out the best in the dogs as they visited with Santa and all the rest who helped in any way.  To all who helped with the photos – thank you!

Of course no Santa photos would be possible without Santa!  We had two Santas who were so patient and also took so much time with each and every one of the dogs who came to visit with them.  We thank them for sharing their personal time and talents with us:  Tim Stys and Aldo Melaragno.  In addition, Lisa Alexander the elf was a wonderful addition to the photos, and Veronica Waclawik, Santa’s personal assistant, kept him looking his best no matter how big a dog was on his lap!

A huge thank you to the many volunteers who worked behind the scenes and in the building to facilitate our unexpected crowds.  We understand that some customers had to wait a long time but these wonderful people helped with all the coordination to make this all happen as smoothly as it did, and made the wait worthwhile.

We thank Cuyahoga County for their assistance in getting the information out:  Central Services (Jay Ross, Director) for giving us the leeway and support to be able to have functions such as this, Information Services Center (Debbie and her staff) for posting the information on the county website, Printing and Reproduction (Mary, Maria and Jon) for printing the flyers for distribution, and the County Events Committee (Linda) for distributing the information through county offices, and all the county employees who joined the festivities and helped with the raffle baskets (Janet and Ellen).

The list of donors for the baskets and refreshments is posted on our homepage.  Anyone who bought tickets for the baskets and especially those that were fortunate to win one realizes the quality of donations that were in each and every basket.  The donations of food and beverages were very much appreciated by the people who came for photos, the volunteers and the staff!

2010 Calendars on Sale!

Date posted: December 17

The 2010 Calendar is now available for sale. The proceeds from the sale of this calendar will go to the Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund, which treats the sick and injured dogs at our shelter. To learn more about this fund please visit the Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund section of our website.

The cost of the calendar is $15 each or 3 or more for $12 each. You may purchase the calendar by visiting the shelter, or you can order via mail by submitting the following Calendar Order Form. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this form. If you would like more information please send an email to: ccas.happytails@gmail.com

Pet Photos with Santa

Date posted: November 8

Make plans now to attend this year’s Pet Photos with Santa at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter: Friday evenings, Dec. 4 and 11, from 6 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 12, from noon to 4 pm. Proceeds benefit the shelter’s Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund to care for sick and injured shelter dogs. For a $20 donation, you’ll receive two digital photos in festive Christmas card photo frames; for $25 you’ll receive the two photos plus have all of the shots taken emailed to you. You’ll leave with a treasured memory of your furry friend and be helping Cuyahoga County’s stray and abandoned dogs at the same time. Hope to see you there!

Click here to view the Santa Photos flyer. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file.

Fundraiser for the Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund

Date posted: August 8

The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is gearing up for the production of the 2010 Shelter Dogs calendar, and we need your help…correction our dogs need your help! For just $25 per photo you can have your dog included in our 2010 calendar, and at the same time your contribution will go to the Best Friends’ Medical Relief Fund. This fund helps to care for the sick and injured dogs at our shelter. To learn more about this promotion please go to: www.cuyahogadogs.com/calendar-photos-instructions.

HELP! OUR KENNELS ARE FULL!

Date posted: August 4

Cuyahoga County’s stray and abandoned dogs and puppies need your help! If you’re thinking of adding a canine companion to your family, this is a great time to visit the shelter. With 72 adoptable dog kennels full of wonderful dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes, you’re sure to find the dog of your dreams!

HELP!! Our Kennels are STILL full!

Date posted: July 19

Cuyahoga County’s stray and abandoned dogs and puppies need your help! If you’re thinking of adding a canine companion to your family, this is a great time to visit the shelter. With 72 adoptable dog kennels full of wonderful dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes, you’re sure to find the dog of your dreams!

HELP!! Our Kennels are Full!

Date posted: July 10

The shelter is jam-packed full of wonderful dogs and puppies just waiting to find a home with a wonderful family like yours. If you’re looking to add a canine companion to your family, this is a great time to visit the shelter. We have 72 adoptable dog kennels and nearly every one is occupied. You’ll meet dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages so you’re sure to find your new best friend just waiting for you!

New Shelter Hours

Date posted: July 2

The shelter will be closed for the July 4th holiday on Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4. When the shelter reopens to the public on Tuesday July 7, the new hours will be 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The shelter will remain closed on Sundays and Mondays.