Available Pet List
How to Adopt a Friend
July Featured Dogs
"2009" Dog Swim Party
Pet Resort & Boarding
Cat Adoption Events
Volunteer Opportunities
2009 Events/Fundraisers
TNR Cat Spay/Neuter
PETCO Partner
Who We Are
Donations Needed
Resource Development
Contact LAS by email


"2009" Dog Swim Party is Saturday August 1st !
View contest winners from last year !
Event details will be posted soon - save the date!


Mac Daddy has a message;
Lets go for a WALK !
Why you need to walk your dog! : Click Here




To view our complete list of Adoptable Cats
click here.

To view our complete list of Adoptable Dogs click here.

4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY


"2009" 4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY WILL BE HELD AUGUST 1ST !
THE AVON LAKE POOL IS CLOSING EARLY FOR THE SEASON, SO THE SWIM IS SCHEDULED "EARLY" THIS YEAR.
DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON.
DON'T MISS THE "LAST SPLASH". PLEASE SAVE THE DATE 8/1/09 ! NOON-5PM.






PETSMART GREAT NORTHERN

CATS AND KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION EVERY WEEKEND AT:
THE GREAT NORTHERN LOCATION:





Contact LAS Regarding Cats and Kittens For Adoption:

lasvolunteer@yahoo.com

ADOPT A PET AND SAVE A LIFE !!!

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"Walking your dog, when done correctly, is probably the single most important interaction you can have with your animal.
It is as primal as it gets.....leader/follower.
How you walk your dog determines which of those roles you will play.
It is on a proper walk that we build trust, we establish guidelines and exercise both the mind and body of the dog.
There will NEVER be a yard big enough to ever substitute a structured walk....so get your shoes on and start fulfilling your dog today!"
Scott VanDenHaute - Versatile K9

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We Need Volunteers!! - Please email us if you are interested in receiving a list of Volunteer Opportunities ! Help us save the Homeless Dogs and Cats!

Email us at:
lasvolunteer@yahoo.com

Please Consider Becoming A Foster! Click Here

Fosters are the foundation upon which our organization is built. The more foster homes we have, the more animals we can save.
Our success directly correlates with the quality of our foster homes and the experiences our rescue dogs are exposed to during the transition from rescue to forever home.

We are able to recognize each and every dog's needs based on feedback from the fosters and as a result can compatibly match dogs with adopters.
Our success rate is high based on the dedication, determination, diligence, and love provided by our foster volunteers.
Anyone with the time and patience who wishes to reap immeasurable rewards and learn life lessons that can only be taught by a dog that has been given a second chance should consider becoming a foster! - Jill Schubert

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Our Featured Dogs for July
Click here for details - Sweet Lily ! Click here for details - Sweet Rocco !
Please Consider Adoption and Save a Pets Life ! Click on Photo to Read Their Story !
THANK YOU !!

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"2009" Events & Fundraisers
"2009" Upcoming Events will be added as scheduled
Please check back for updates!





JANUARY 10TH: STYLE MUTT PUPPY-PALOOZA ROCKY RIVER Details
FEBRUARY 8TH: HOLY "MUTT"RIMONY GRAFTONView last years slideshow
MARCH 28TH: STYLE MUTT PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY ROCKY RIVER
MARCH 29TH: PAWS BY THE LAKE PET PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AVON LAKE View Slideshow
MAY 3RD: SPAY-GETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER TREMONT Details
MAY 16TH: DOG ADOPTION EVENT CAMP BOW WOW WESTLAKE
MAY 29TH: IT'S A PURSE THING FUNDRAISER AVON Details
MAY 31ST: PAWS WITH A CAUSE - DOG WALK & ADOPTION AVON LAKE Details
JUNE 6TH: DOG ADOPTION EVENT GRATEFUL DOG - N. OLMSTED
JUNE 14TH: RALLY TO RESCUE -CAT ADOPTIONS EAST RIVER PK- OLMSTED FALLS
JUNE 20TH: DUCT TAPE FESTIVAL AVON Details
JULY 18TH: DOG WASH - DOG ADOPTION EVENT AVON LAKE
JULY 21ST: APPLEBEE'S - DINING TO DONATE AVON Details
JULY 25TH: WOOFSTOCK DOG ADOPTION EVENT GDB N. RIDGEVILLE
AUGUST 1ST: 4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY AVON LAKE View last years slideshow
AUGUST 16TH: RESCUE RAVE CLEVELAND
AUGUST 30TH: PET FEST 2009 LORAIN







Father's Day "2009" Ebay Fundraiser
Month of June Giving Works
Look for gifts that make a difference on eBay Giving Works. You will find all the listings benefiting Love-A-Stray, with 10% - 100% of the final sale price going to our cause.

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Details



Throughout June, each item you buy on eBay
that benefits a nonprofit (Love A Stray) will
automatically enter you into their sweepstakes.
Please Click Here for more info

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Rescue Wednesdays at The Grateful Dog Bakery
www.gratefuldogbakery.com



Love-A-Stray will receive10% of store sales on our designated Wednesday - The first Wednesday of each month:
June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd.
Help us save more animals by shopping on LAS Rescue Wednesday at The Grateful Dog Bakery !!


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"2009" TNR Spay/Neuter
Low-cost spay/neuter services for outdoor cats available through the Cleveland APL’s TNR clinic:

Fee is only $10 for any outdoor cat from the City of Cleveland! ($40 fee for non-Cleveland cats).

• Includes spay/neuter, Rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine and ear-tipping
• Appointments scheduled each weekday
• Humane traps available for use & instruction

TNR Low Cost Spay/Neuter
Program Details



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PETCO Partner


Love-A-Stray is proud to be a petco.com Partner.

As a PETCO Partner Love-A-Stray receives commissions on sales referred from our Web site!

Please shop at PETCO by using the links on our LAS Web site.

Save up to 25% at PETCO.com!

Thank you for your support!








4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM/PARTY
SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY - AUGUST 1ST "2009"

Avon Lake Municipal Pool
View video below from the "2008" 3rd Annual Dog Swim Party !

If you attended the event and have a favorite photos to share, please email the photos to lasvolunteer@yahoo.com with the email subject line “2008" Dog Swim

Proceeds from this event went directly to help RESCUE more Animals !



Submit your photo:
lasvolunteer@yahoo.com


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"2009" "HOLY MUTTRIMONY"
February 8th, 12-3:00PM
Come to the "Chapel of Puppy Love"!
Fundraiser sponsored by The Grateful Dog Bakery
Grateful Dog Bakery
"2009" Video will be posted soon !
Page down for photos and video from last year's Fundraiser held in February "2008"
HOLY "MUTT"rimony
"CHAPEL of PUPPY LOVE"





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YouTube - Doggie Wedding Bow Wow Vows



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The BIG One - WTAM 1100

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Who We Are:
Love-A-Stray Animal Rescue
Avon Lake Address:
Love-A-Stray
P.O. Box 125
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012

Avon Address:
Love-A-Stray
P.O. Box 46
Avon, Ohio 44011

Love-A-Stray is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals. Our mission is to end the pet overpopulation problem through aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs, support and implementation of trap/neuter/return programs for feral cats, aggressive and innovative adoption programs, and education of the public on the importance of spay/neuter. We support our cause through adoption fees, fundraising, and donations.

Donations are greatly appreciated and put towards a very good cause! We need a variety of items to help care for the rescue animals. No donation is too small !! Our current wish list for "2009" follows:
Sponsor A Pet Program. Just click on the "sponsor me" icon located to the right of the individual pet photo for each available dog or cat on petfinder!
Great way to personalize your donation to help feed or vet a specific homeless animal until their forever home is found!

  • Can Dog Food and Can Cat Food
  • Dry Cat Food
  • Crates/Pet Taxies
  • Kitty Litter
  • Bleach
  • Paper Towels
  • Anti-bacterial Wipes
  • Cash donations are needed for our medical supplies and vetting for the animals.
  • Gift cards for Petsmart , Pet Supplies Plus or Petco are a great way for us to choose specific supplies needed.
    If you would like to mail a donation (Gift card, Check or Money Order) please send to the P.O. Box referenced below. You can "earmark" your donation for a specific "pet in need" or fundraising event !!
    If you would like to donate something from our wish list referenced above, please email us for a drop off location near you or mail a donation to:
    Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125
    Avon Lake, 44012
    We have a drop off location in Avon Lake at the Classic Image, located at
    445 Avon Belden Rd/Rt 83 in the Landings Complex.
    Contact Cindy at 440-933-3946 to schedule a donation pick-up

  • All donations go directly to the animals.
  • Our staff is entirely volunteer- we have no paid employees.
  • You will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt from our Non-Profit 501(c) 3 Organization for your donation.
    Thank you on behalf of the Animals you have helped rescue !! Bow.. Wow.. Meow...
  • For more donation information, please contact us at: lasdonation@yahoo.com

    We can always use more volunteers and foster homes; they are the heart of the organization. If you would like to volunteer or become a foster , please email us at: lasvolunteer@yahoo.com

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    Resource Development

    Chances are if you're visiting our LAS website, you are an animal lover and we (the humans in the organization) as well as the animals need your help!

    We rely exclusively on fundraising, donations, and adoption fees to help us sustain our animal rescue efforts. Without incoming money, we are rendered helpless! If you have an idea as to how Love-A-Stray can raise much needed funds, please contact us! If you know of any applicable grants that Love-A-Stray may qualify for, please contact us! If you or an organization you are involved with is looking for a beneficiary for a fundraiser you are hosting, please contact us!

    Any input or suggestions you may have are much appreciated!

    Thank you in advance!

    Contact - Grant writing and Fundraising :

    Jill Schubert
    P.O. Box 125
    Avon Lake, OH. 44145
    lasvolunteer@yahoo.com



    Jill's Office Assistant - Otto "The Wonder Pug" !!!!

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    Special Thanks To The Following Sponsors Who Participated in Our “2008" LAS Golf Tournament


    True Value Hardware, Avon Lake


















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    How to Adopt a Friend:
    Love-A-Stray members across Northern Ohio take in and rescue homeless cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs and prepare them for adoption into loving permanent homes. Our web team volunteers are always working and updating information about animals in our foster homes who need permanent homes. Love-A-Stray is a non-profit all volunteer rescue group. Most of our volunteers also have full time jobs in addition to their volunteer work, so we do the best we can to answer all inquires.

    When we first hear from you, we will ask you some basic questions. You'll tell us who you are, where you live, what you know and don't know about the particular species of animal you are interested in, and whether you already have other pets. If you are interested in adopting a puppy or dog, we will ask you to complete an adoption application to ensure we can find your perfect match. Applications can be requested by emailing the volunteer listed for the puppy or dog you are interested in. The Love-A-Stray volunteer can provide the best information about the pet.

    Please do not ask us to ship our animals out of state. WE DO NOT SHIP! We require adopters to fill out an adoption form and agree to the terms of our adoption contract. All pets are either spay/neutered or come with a certificate for a no cost spay/neuter. Young animals have their first shots and have been wormed. Our adoption fee just covers our expenses to provide the necessary spay/neuter and vaccinations for the animal.

    We show many of our potential adoptees at local Petsmart locations. Please view our upcoming adoption events referenced in our option menu.

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