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Cost-Conscious and Compassionate Ways to Care for an Aging Pet
While caring for an aging pet is not an inexpensive endeavor, it does not have to break the bank. It is entirely possible to show care and compassion to a geriatric dog or cat without putting your own personal finances at risk. Parma Animal Shelter presents the...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for the Cooler Months Ahead
Each time the seasons change, it’s important to think about your pet’s needs. Fall weather is beautiful, but the pollen can set off allergies in your pets, while the colder temps can trigger joint pain and other issues. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to address...
Should a Senior Citizen Foster a Pet?
Owning a pet is a commitment, and most senior citizens are well aware of this fact. At some point in their life, they probably had a dog or a cat or some other pet that they loved and cared for over a decade or more. That type of commitment might be more than some...
The True Cost of Having a Dog
You’re finally at a place in life where you can get your first dog. You can’t wait to pick out the new addition to your family, enjoy long walks in the country and play fetch on the beach. Before you do, it’s important to understand the commitment you are taking on in...
We Are Raising Pet Cancer Awareness! Want to Join In?
November is a time to think about those who need help. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so it's a good time to think about preventing cancer in pets. What To Know About Cancer In Pets Every year, twelve million dogs and cats are diagnosed with some type of...
Thanksgiving Thoughts
Sunday, November 24th was a banner day for Parma Animal Shelter. We had a very successful Thanksgiving Open House and Bake Sale. Two dogs and three kittens and a cat were adopted, we signed up three new volunteers and we raised $1,774 selling bakery, shirts and pet...
Parma Animal Shelter Receives 2019 Best of Cleveland Award
Cleveland Award Program Honors the Achievement CLEVELAND November 10, 2019 -- Parma Animal Shelter has been selected for the 2019 Best of Cleveland Award in the Animal Shelters category by the Cleveland Award Program. Each year, the Cleveland Award Program identifies...
Fabulous Week at PAS
Wow - what a fabulous week we have had! From the Taps for Tails at Sloppy Bobs, the Bake Sale and Open House and the Fall Festival, we enjoyed our many visitors and ended the weekend with nineteen adoptions! We appreciate the generosity and kindness of those who...
Dogs that Don’t Shed? The “Non-Shedding Dogs” Guide
You absolutely can live in a fur-free house and not suffer from allergies. In fact, there are 40 different (small and big) hypoallergenic dog breeds to choose from. And that’s why we’ve created this handy guide. We’ll go over each breed in detail so we can play a game...
Clear The Shelters
Thank you to all that visited our shelter and especially to those who adopted a new best friend during the Clear the Shelters event this weekend. Seven cats/kittens and 1 dog got adopted including Jade and Latte (dog). [gallery link="none" size="medium" columns="2"...
