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BONITA FINDS FOREVER HOME

Coming off the incredible response and success of Bonita finding her forever home, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful community outreach can be when our community and local media work together.

With that momentum, we’re excited to introduce the Parma Animal Shelter’s Public Information Officer, Kimmie DiBenedetto.

Kimmie stepped into this role in December 2025 and also serves as the shelter’s Vice President. Many in the community may already recognize her from the Play for the Paws Softball Tournament, a community event she organizes each year to raise support for the shelter.

In her role as Public Information Officer, Kimmie will serve as a point of contact for media outlets and community partners interested in sharing the many positive stories coming from the Parma Animal Shelter — from rescue efforts and adoption success stories to community initiatives and events.

If you are a reporter, media outlet, or community partner interested in covering stories about the Parma Animal Shelter or highlighting the work being done in our rescue community, we would love to collaborate.

For media inquiries or partnership opportunities, please reach out to: media@parmashelter.org

Together we can continue sharing the good news, supporting rescue, and helping more animals like Bonita find the loving homes they deserve.