Update on Clementine 🧡
We want to thank the community for their generosity in support of Clementines veterinary expenses. Clementines is very sweet but she is still nervous and getting used to her limitations. We have reached out to volunteers who perform Reiki to try to help her feel more comfortable. She still has a long road ahead with laser therapy sessions to help speed healing. We are grateful for the loving care provided by her foster mom Rita.
FEBRUARY UPDATE!
🎉 Big News for Our Foster Program! 🎉
Parma Animal Shelter is thrilled to share that we received a $2,000 grant from the Petfinder Foundation to support our foster families — and the impact has already been incredible.
Our very first recipients were Peggy’s Christmas kittens: Tippy, Silver, Chester, Mini‑Me, and Tiger2! These five tiny explorers were getting into everything as they grew, and thanks to this grant, their foster mom Susan received a brand‑new playpen, kitten‑sized litter pan, and perfectly sized food and water bowls. The timing couldn’t have been better — the playpen arrived just as the kittens discovered their mischievous side, giving them a safe space to play, learn, and thrive.
This grant also allowed us to stock up on feeding kits, heating pads, blankets, toys, scales, and other essentials that help our foster families care for vulnerable kittens and cats with confidence.
💛 Thank you, Petfinder Foundation, for supporting our lifesaving foster program and helping kittens like Peggy’s litter get the best possible start.
Adopt, Share, Save a Life
Our shelter is filled with many wonderful adult cats and dogs eagerly waiting for their forever homes. You can be a hero today by sharing our adoptable pets on social media! Just click the icon on any pet’s story on our adopt-a-pet petlist. One share could be the key to a new beginning.
Celebrating Our Community Impact This year promises to be busy and fulfilling. Your ongoing support helps us keep our guests safe in a loving home-away-from-home as they await their permanent families.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Champions We are deeply grateful to our supporters, the City of Parma, and our incredible volunteers. Your generosity enables us to provide shelter and care for strays, surrendered, and abandoned animals—many of whom require medical attention and foster care before they find their forever homes. A special thank you goes out to those who open their hearts and homes to foster animals on their journey to recovery.
How You Can Make a Difference Today
- Donate:
- Make quick and secure donations via credit cards, PayPal, or by mail.
- Check our Amazon and Chew wish lists for much-needed supplies.
- Volunteer:
- We need dedicated individuals for roles like front desk support, dog walking, cleaning, and cat and dog care.
- Commit just a two-hour weekly shift, and after completing training and four shifts, enjoy the flexibility to pick up additional shifts via SignUp Genius.
Catch a glimpse inside! Here’s a walk-thru view of the Parma Animal Shelter.
Join our Team!
Openings for volunteers may vary by shift anywhere from 8 am to noon or 3:30 pm to 7 pm. We expect volunteers to commit to a two-hour shift on the same day each week. Volunteers who have been fully trained and have completed at least four shifts can be recommended for membership by their shift leaders. Once membership has been approved volunteers are able to pick up other shifts available through Signup Genius.
Stormie is a friendly adult female cat who is affectionate and loves head and cheek rubs. She enjoys being close to her people and may turn into a cozy lap cat once she settles in. Currently, Stormie enjoys lap time when she`s looking for attention. Stormie is playful and enjoys following the laser. Her previous owner recommended that she be an only pet. Stormie is also looking for a quiet home where she can chill and get lots of love and attention! Fill out an application online. You will receive an email once the application has been approved.
ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT
Doublestuff is a shy but affectionate senior male cat with wise eyes and a story written in every whisker. His owner passed away and he is now at the shelter sad and alone, waiting for someone to come and adopt him. Change is hard when you’ve spent years loving just one person. He is shy at first when he meets you and may greet you with a hiss but it’s his way of saying “Please be patient with me.” Beneath that tough exterior is a tender heart. He communicates in slow blinks, the quiet language of trust, and once you earn one, you’ll know you’ve been chosen. He has decided that he can trust you if you are quiet and talk softly to him. He enjoys the simple things: a warm spot to nap, a calm home and being read to in a gentle voice. Sit beside him with a book or even just talk softly -he listens. He may not always sit in your lap, but he’ll be nearby, keeping you company in his own quiet way. Doublestuff will blossom in a quiet home and would probably do better with a single person or couple who have time to give him love and attention. If you have a peaceful home and a soft heart for a senior cat who deserves his second chapter, he may be waiting just for you. Doublestuff might be okay with another cat and would probably be better in a home where there’s no active young children. Compatibility with dogs is unknown. Doublestuff is available as a permanent foster.
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