About Parma Animal Shelter
We are open seven days a week,
from 10:00 to 12 noon*
and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
*We are closed on Friday mornings.
440-885-8014
(Only for adoption information and to report lost and found pets)
For Stray Animal Pick-up: (Volunteers at the shelter cannot accept
dropped off pets) and other problems, please call:
440-885-8010
Shelter Wish List - Printable!
Take a Tour of the
Parma Animal Shelter
The Parma Animal Shelter is now taking reservations for tours of our facility.

Come spend time with the homeless dogs and cats and see the daily care that is given to
our guests. Our tours are educational and fun and we gladly accept groups of all
kinds.
The tours are free, but donations are always welcomed.
Please e-mail with any questions or to gain further information.
Adoptables
- Dogs Available for Adoption
- Cats Available for Adoption
- Patron's Pets for Adoption
- Listing of Adopted Dogs
Information
- All about PAS, Inc.
- Regarding Your Lost Pet
- Suggested Reading
- Our Adoption Policy
- Calendar of Events
- What your Adoption Fee pays for
- Follow up on Adopted Animals
- Memorialize your Pet and Support the Shelter
- Contact Us!
- Please Patronize these Supporting Businesses!
- Purina 60+ Program
- Why Spay or Neuter?
- More Links to Low Cost Spay and Neuter
- Names of Our Angels and our Wish List
- ASCPA Newsletter
- About Rabbits!
- Read our Newsletter!
- Make a Donation to PAS, Inc.
- Holiday Pet Safety Tips
- Ohio Shelters
Advice
- Should you Adopt a Dog?
- Things to Consider before Adopting a Dog
- Your first week with your new Cat
- Your first week with your new KITTEN
- A smooth introduction - Your cat meets New cat
- Tips from Frankie's Mom
- FAQ's About Declawing
- Introducing a new Cat to your Dog
- Care of new Kittens
- How Introduce a new Pet - it WORKS!
- Shy Cats
- Hand Rearing Kittens
Volunteering
- Volunteer Opportunities
- About our Volunteers
- Working with Dogs in the Shelter
- Working with CATS at the Shelter
- Tips for Handling Shelter Cats
- Working with Rabbits at the Shelter
- Bylaws of PAS, Inc. Volunteer 501c3 Organization
- Volunteer Application - Age 18 and over
- Volunteer Waiver 18 and over - must accompany application
- Kitties Night Out
Ohio Shelters and Rescues
PAS, Inc. is proud to be a member of
the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce
Kitties Night Out
Click Here to join our Mailing List
Are you interested in fostering a feline? Call our Health and Welfare Chairman, LuAnn Blake 440-885-8014
Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. checks every new cat or dog for microchips! Read all about the Home Again Microchip Identification System!
Remember to ask for your 30 days of free pet insurance with each adoption.
To be eligible for this program you must activate your gift within 10 days of your adoption.
Parma Animal Shelter News
Parma Animal Shelters 2009 Calendar of EVENTS!
PARMA HEIGHTS WEEK-END IN THE COMMONS, August 7th, 8th, & 9th from 1pm to 5pm, Greenbriar Commons, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights.
Parma Annual Shelters 3rd Annual DOGGIE SWIM and Cookout! , Sunday, August 23rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walter's Grove Swimming Pool (Walter's Grove Park). Please follow the PAS Dog Swim signs on State Rd, west on Milford Ave, north end of 44th St.
Parma Animal Shelters annual SPAGHETTI DINNER, Saturday, Sept. 19th from 4pm to 7pm at Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 6330 Ridge Rd, Parma.
PARMA HEIGHTS HALLOWEEN FEST, October 24th from 11am to 1pm,Greenbriar Commons, 6200 Pearl Road, Parma Heights.
FAMILY BOO NIGHT for the Parma Animal Shelter, October 28th from 5pm to 8pm. Children in costume can meet Parma Animal Shelter dogs and goblins for treats and prizes.
HOLIDAY BAKE AND GIFT SALE, November 15th, 2009, at the Parma Animal Shelter, 6260 State Road, (behind the Honey Hut), Parma, OH
PET PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAWS, December 5th and 6th. Buy a picture with your pet with Santa Claws at PETsMART, 6870 Ridge Rd, Parma in December from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sales benefit the Parma Animal Shelter.
Support Ridgewood United Methodist Church's Senior High Youth Groups Workcamp Fundraising Activities!
This wonderful group of people is instrumental in the success of our shelter functions and without them, we would be lost! Phone numbers will follow.
July 12th-YOUTH FAIR: Basketball competition, dunk tank, and various activites.
Please contact Chuck or Renita at (216) 661-2049 (they will return missed calls), or the church at (440) 885-1360 for any information about these great events.
Ozzie's Fund Candy Bar Sale

The proceeds from in-shelter candy bar sales will benefit the Ozzie Fund for sick and injured animals and will help these animals get prompt medical attention by having funds set aside.
Please stop buy the Parma Animal Shelter for some chocolate bars
and help animals with special needs at the same time!

Volunteer at the
Parma Animal Shelter!
Come and help our Furry Friends!
We need volunteers!!! Volunteers are needed to work with cats and also with dogs.
To volunteer, you must be at least 18 years of age.
If you are interested, stop by the shelter and pick up a volunteer applications,
or download here.
Complete the application and return it to the shelter.
You will be contacted to schedule training.
Shop for Gifts and Support The Parma Shelter!

Visit the shelter during open hours and browse our showcase. We have gifts for just about everyone on your list.
You can also order t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, and cookbooks.
For the person who has everything, consider making a donation to Parma Animal Shelter, Inc., in that person's name.
Check out our new tote bags! These tote bags are great for carrying books or for bringing home groceries from the store. They are made in the USA and available at the shelter for $6.00.
And Tee Shirts!
Tote bags made of USA fabric, design, & labor. Support our local merchant: Race Threads
Printable Pet List
Print out a current list of adoptable pets at the Parma Animal Shelter by visiting Petfinder and using the shelter code OH74 (all-caps).
PAS Merchandise and Donations Make Great Gifts
Wondering what to get for that hard to shop for friend or relative? Want to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed away (person or pet)? Make a donation in their name and help the homeless animals at The Parma Animal Shelter Gift letters are available at the shelter. Buy your gift cards at the shelter!
You can order one of our T-shirts on line. Just download the order form and mark size and color desired.
Orders must be prepaid and mailed to the shelter, attention Janet
Thomas, Merchandise Sales Coordinator.
Have You Adopted a Pet from Us?
Want to share the rest of the story? Send us a picture and tell us about your pet for our PAS pets page.
All donations are tax deductible. Thanks for your support!
PAS, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization.
Checks payable to:
Parma Animal Shelter, Inc.
P.O. Box 347321
Parma, Ohio 44134

Bring your aluminum cans to the shelter.
We have a fenced holding area for them.
Effective March 11, 2007 we only accept the used inkjet cartridges.
We no longer take the larger toner cartridges from copiers and fax machines or old cell phones.
We thank you for your support.
Parma Animal Shelter
6260 State Road
Parma, Ohio 44134.
HELP SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT ONE CARTRIDGE AT A TIME WHILE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT
THE PARMA ANIMAL SHELTER!
