2009 Akron Pet Expo

The 8th Annual

Akron Pet Expo

was a great success!!

81 pets were adopted.... a NEW RECORD for our show. Nearly 4500 people attended. We had 43 shelters and 41 vendors!

The 2009 Pet Expo is history. It was a beautiful sunny day on Saturday June 6th at Hardesty Park. Fox 8's Dick Goddard was special guest and signed shirts, pictures and other paraphenalia. TK O'Grady, Program Director and midday host on WONE adopted a dog!

Just a great event for the benefit of our area animal shelters. Mark your calendars for the 9th annual show which will be Saturday June 5, 2010.

Thanks to all who participated in the Marc's cutest pet contest!

From left to right: Judge Marissa Wilson, 1st place winner Kim Sanes with her dog Schula, Judge Betty Wilson, Judge Rob Green, 2nd place winner Janice Mayfield With her dog Tiny, Fox 8's Dick Goddard, 3rd place winner Abby Pokorny with her dog Monster and Judge Nancy Strausser

Your Dog, Your Responsibility

The City of Akron is now offering a pamphlet on pet ownership within the city limits. "Your Dog, Your Responsibility" covers dog licensing, barking dogs, vaccinating a dog, permits for dog kennels, dogs in city parks, pit bulls and even cat regulations.

You can download the pamphlet at: http://www.ci.akron.oh.us/311/pdf/DogResponsibility.pdf

Abandoned Puppy Is Healthy, Ready For New Home Featured

She's healthy and ready to play. Cara, a deaf Jack Russell Terrier-mix puppy, was rescued after she was found inside a box alongside a busy highway in Brimfield. She's now healthy and ready to enjoy some time with a new family.

One of a Kind Pets in Akron have put Cara up for adoption. An ideal home for the puppy would be to be surrounded with other well-behaved dogs.

Cara received treatment for an upper respiratory infection and a hairline fracture in one of her front legs.

The OKPR Adoption Center, located at 1929 West Market Street, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. To ask about Cara, or any of the other animals at OKPR, you can call 330-865-6200.

On the web: www.oneofakindpets.com

Summit County Missing Pet Network

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is introducing a new method to help pet owners find a lost or missing dog or cat by creating our new Missing Pet Network.

“If your dog is missing, a dog license tag attached to the collar of your pet is the best way of notifying you if someone finds your pet” Scalise stated.

You will be able to post a picture and information of when the pet was last seen on our website. All posts will remain on our site for 30 days.

If anyone finds a lost dog that is wearing a Summit County dog tag, they can visit Kristen’s Kanine Search to locate the owner.

Ohio law requires that you license your dog; a license tag attached to the dog’s collar proves ownership and is your pet’s ticket home. Dogs without tags can be impounded. 2012 dog licenses can be purchased beginning December 1 through January 31, 2012. Do the right things for your dog to keep him happy and safe.