2012 Akron Pet Expo

supported by One Of A Kind Pets & PetSmart Charities

The 2012 Akron Pet Expo was held on Saturday, June 9th at Hardesty Park. The beautiful weather made for a fantastic turn out, with over 3,500 people who attended. We want to thank all of the vendors and shelters that participated, but most importantly we want to thank everyone who came out and adopted one of the loving animals. We successfully adopted over 60 pets! Also, Dick Goddard, a huge supporter of pet rescues, came out to help the cause.

The Marc's Cutest Pet Contest had 80 adorable pets enter, with a snake, cat and lots of dogs participating. With the help of our wonderful judges Georgette Thomas (One Of A Kind Pet Rescue), Missy Fisher (Camp Bow Wow), and Gregory Bowling (Blue Buffalo Foods), we successfully named our top ten cutest pets.

Our Grand Prize winner was Bob Clark and his dog "Herbie"

2nd - Shantelle Zimmerman & "Rascal"

3rd - John Yarsa & "Summer"

4th - Linda Conner & "Frasier"

5th - Chad Kress & "Charlie"

6th - Chris Wodd & "Nugget

7th - Anna Olsen & "Olive"

8th - Lynne Johnson & "Sanchez"

9th - Michelle Lesler & "Hank"

10th - Courtney Tucker & "Roxy & Maggie"

Look for info on the 2013 Pet Expo, which will be in early June next year at Hardesty Park

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Akron Medina Veterinary Hospital
All About Dogs
Bath Fitter
Blue Buffalo
Bow Wow Fashions LLC
Butter Bridge Family Pet Cemetary
Camp Bow Wow
Campus Camera
Casa Del Tibicena
Chapel Hill Towers
Chris Gregor/Animal Communicator
Cindy's Bird Haven
Dad's Pet Care
DeMarle at Home
Designs by Dixie
Earthborn Holistic
Eyecare for Animals
Fairlawn Shoe & Luggage Repair
Get Pets Wet
Gutwein K 9
Happy Tails

HCR Manor Care Akron/Barberton
Hummel Pet Services
It's a Dog's Life Pet Daycare, LLC
Judy's Ice Cream
L'Chaim Canine
Marcs
Metropolitan Veterinary Clinic
Miracle Carpet Cleaning
Ms. Julies Kitchen
Natural Lawn of America
Natural Nibbles Barkery
Nature's Variety
Northcoast Medical Training
Ohio State Waterproofing
Orrville Pet Spa & Resort
Oxyfresh
Papa Johns
Pat Catan's
Paws &Tails
Petsmart/One of a Kind Pets
Pets Pajamas/Clever Pups
Pet Stop of NE Ohio
PNC
Polar X-Press
Portraits by Martha

Posche Paws Pet Resort
Puppy Paws Inc
Quick Clean Mobile Grooming
Renewal by Andersen Cleveland Rita's Ices
Salon de Pooch
Sand Run Pharmacy
Schwebel's
Sit Means Sit
Spoiling Pets for You
Spoiled & Pampered Pets
Summit County
Metroparks
Stautzenberger College
Tastefully Simple
Universal Windows Direct
Walgreens
Window Pro
Winks Drive In
Ziffycat Cat Condos LLC

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.