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...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...
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...
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...
Choosing the Right Dog for You: Tips for Making an Informed Decision
Bringing a dog into your household is a life-altering decision. That’s why it’s important to get one that makes sense for your lifestyle, home environment, and persona. And it’s important for your pet that you bring him into a nurturing and loving home where he can flourish and be happy.
The first thing you should do is make certain you’re ready to take care of a dog.
Volunteers participate in American Kennel Club Good Citizen dog training
Over the past 8 weeks, Parma Animal Shelter volunteers have been participating in American Kennel Club Good Citizen dog training. This pawsome training is not only helping us become better volunteers, but also helping our pups become more adoptable and giving them more enrichment in their time at PAS. We are so proud to be offering this program! Our volunteers have had nothing but great experiences, class participant Sue Bohanek gives us an inside look:
A Big Thanks to All Our Doggie Swim Participants!
Put your paws together for our Doggie Swim participants! On Sunday, August 13th over 180 dogs joined us at Walter’s Grove Pool! It was a beautiful day. We saw huge jumps in the pool, packs of goldens playing fetch, lots of splashing and lots of running around the pool. We can’t decide who enjoyed themselves more – the dogs or the humans!
Thank you for a great Classic Car Show!
Thank you for a great Classic Car Show!
Sunday, June 4th was a big day for Parma Animal Shelter – we raised $5,500 at our Classic Car Show! We couldn’t have done it without you -thank you to all of you who braved the rain for this spectacular event.
We would also like to thank the wonderful Custom Color & Collision, Baird Wealth Management, Axelrod Buick GMC and all of our sponsors.
How to help a kitten you find outside
Wait and Watch: The mother offers her newborn kittens their best chance for survival so wait and watch as long as you safely can for her to return before removing them. Mom’s may be gone as long as 4-5 hours to get food. Also, be aware if you find a single kitten please wait at a safe distance as the mother may be moving the kittens to a safer place which may take some time when moving several kittens one at a time.
Pets: What to do When You Go on Vacation
Learn what to do with your pets while you go on vacation.
Admit it. You may not want to leave your pets while you go on vacation, but it may be better for them for many reasons, from safety concerns (they may get lost) to caring for them…
