To view our complete list of Adoptable Cats
Sorry - we can not accept any cats or kittens !
We DESPERATELY need adopters and foster homes !
To view our complete list of Adoptable Dogs
click here.“FUR AND FANG” FUNDRAISER
HALLOWEEN PARTY
WAS A HOWLING GOOD TIME !
COSTUME CONTEST & PET PHOTOS!
CONTESTS WERE HELD IN THE DOGGIE DAYCARE AREA AT PAWS BY THE LAKE
"STENCILING" BY JACKIE !
Our friend, Scott VanDenHaute, owner of Versatile K9 Training Academy, was the MC for "Fur and Fang".
Scott has not only adopted the HANDSOME Kramer from us but his assistant, Kaethe fell under our spell as well and adopted BEAUTIFUL Moli.
Scott lent his "good humor" and dog expertise as the Master of Ceremonies.
We are fortunate to have great resources like Versatile K9 !!!
COSTUME CONTESTS:
COSTUME CONTESTS :
SCARIEST COSTUME - SILLIEST COSTUME - PRETTIEST COSTUME
FUNNIEST COSTUME - BEST ENSEMBLE - MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME - BEST SPORTS THEME
CONTESTS - COSTUMES OPTIONAL :
BEST HOWL - BEST KISSER - LARGEST DOG - SMALLEST DOG
BEST TRICK - BEST SMILE - PET/OWNER LOOK ALIKE
WE WILL HAVE A FALL SCENE FOR PET PHOTOS TOO !
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER : TONI OF PENTITO PHOTOGRAPHY
www.pentitophotography.com
PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WENT TO LOVE-A-STRAY !!
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
DR. HADDAD & DR. LETOSKY - AVON LAKE ANIMAL CLINIC
MOLLY - D.O.G. APPAREL
JACKIE - AVON LAKE PET GROOMING
SHANNON - AVON LAKE ANIMAL CLINIC
WITHOUT THEIR HELP WE COULD NOT CONTINUE SAVING SO MANY ANIMALS !!!
MORE EVENT PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED - PLEASE CHECK BACK !
Additional Details: Fur Fang Fundraiser Flyer
D.O.G. APPAREL / AVON LAKE PET HEALTH CAMPUS-PAWS BY THE LAKE
33757 LAKE ROAD
ADOPTION EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH TRICK-OR-TREAT OCTOBER 31ST
BRING YOUR KIDS AND YOUR DOG !
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE / LEARWOOD SQUARE
11AM-1PM GOODIES FOR ALL !
LOVE-A-STRAY WILL HAVE AVAILABLE DOGS FOR ADOPTION TOO !
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE LOCATED AT 375 LEAR ROAD - AVON LAKE
IN MEMORY OF SID PAESANI
(The Handsome Weimaraner Shown with Some of His Buddies & with His Sister Candi )
The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth.It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,
hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved dog dies, the dog goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are made young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who loved them on earth.
So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly
stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up!
The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet,
you take your dog in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again,
and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting dog.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
-Author Unknown
4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY
"2009" 4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY WAS HELD AUGUST 1ST !
Our Offical event Photographer Was : Becky's Photography
Event Photos will be posted soon
Visit Becky's Photography at www.studio60portraits.com
More photos and video of the "2009" event will be added soon
Please check back
THE "LAST SPLASH"
THE AVON LAKE POOL CLOSED EARLY FOR THE SEASON
IT WAS A GREAT "LAST SPLASH" !!
CHUCK YARBOROUGH DID A FABULOUSE JOB AS GUEST JUDGE
MANY FUN CONTESTS WITH TROPHIES AND PRIZES
MORE PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED SOON
IF YOU HAVE A PHOTO YOU WOULD LIKE POSTED PLEASE EMAIL LASVOLUNTEER@YAHOO.COM WITH SUBJECT LINE "LAST SPLASH PHOTO". THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!
View video below from the "2008" 3rd Annual Dog Swim Party !
PETSMART GREAT NORTHERN
CATS AND KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION EVERY WEEKEND AT:
THE GREAT NORTHERN LOCATION:
To view our complete list of Adoptable Cats
Sorry - we can not accept any cats or kittens !
We DESPERATELY need adopters and foster homes !
Contact LAS Regarding Cats and Kittens For Adoption:
loveastray@gmail.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
www.versatilek9.com
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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Click here for details - Sweet Rocco !
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THANK YOU !!
Love-A-Stray is a member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Partnership in Savings Rebate Program.
The program allows Love-A-Stray to earn up to 7% back annually on all foodservice purchases made at any GFS Marketplace.
Friends of Love-A-Stray may print and present a copy of the card at checkout OR mention Love-A-Stray at checkout and the group will be credited.
The closest GFS Marketplace Store is Sheffield, 5349 Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035. Phone: 440/934-3001.
Thank you for your support
Click Here for Details
"2009" Events & Fundraisers
"2009" Upcoming Events will be added as scheduled
Please check back for updates!
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JANUARY 10TH: STYLE MUTT PUPPY-PALOOZA ROCKY RIVER Details
FEBRUARY 8TH: HOLY "MUTT"RIMONY GRAFTONView last years slideshow
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MARCH 28TH: STYLE MUTT PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY ROCKY RIVER
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MARCH 29TH: PAWS BY THE LAKE PET PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AVON LAKE
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MAY 3RD: SPAY-GETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER TREMONT Details
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MAY 16TH: DOG ADOPTION EVENT CAMP BOW WOW WESTLAKE
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MAY 29TH: IT'S A PURSE THING FUNDRAISER AVON Details
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MAY 31ST: PAWS WITH A CAUSE - DOG WALK & ADOPTION AVON LAKE Details
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JUNE 6TH: DOG ADOPTION EVENT GRATEFUL DOG - N. OLMSTED
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JUNE 14TH: RALLY TO RESCUE -CAT ADOPTIONS EAST RIVER PK- OLMSTED FALLS
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JULY 18TH: DOG WASH - DOG ADOPTION EVENT AVON LAKE Details
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JULY 19TH:CRAFT SHOW 10AM-4PM -1371 CLAGUE RD WESTLAKE
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JULY 21ST: APPLEBEE'S - DINING TO DONATE AVON Details
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JULY 25TH: WOOFSTOCK DOG ADOPTION EVENT GDB N. RIDGEVILLE Details
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AUGUST 1ST: 4TH ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY AVON LAKE Details
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AUGUST 16TH: RESCUE RAVE CLEVELAND Details
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AUGUST 30TH: PET FEST 2009 LORAIN Details
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SEPTEMBER 12TH: DOG ADOPTION EVENT AVON LAKE Details
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SEPTEMBER 13TH: PETSMART ADOPTION EVENT PARMA Details
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OCTOBER 9TH, 10TH & 11TH: PETCO GRAND OPENING ADOPTION EVENT AVON
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OCTOBER 10TH & 11TH: AVON LAKE HOMECOMING PARADE AVON LAKE
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OCTOBER 18TH: HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST & PET PHOTOS AVON LAKEDetails
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OCTOBER 18TH: ZERO POPULATION BRUNCH LORAIN Details
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OCTOBER 25TH:PETSMART ADOPTION EVENT 1:30PM - 4PM NORTH OLMSTED
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OCTOBER 31ST:TRUE VALUE(TRICK-OR-TREAT)LEARWOOD SQUARE AVON LAKE
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NOVEMBER 8TH: PETCO DOG ADOPTIONS 2PM-4PM AVON
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NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH:PETSMART ADOPTION EVENT 1:00PM - 3:00PM NORTH OLMSTED
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DECEMBER 12TH: PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA- PAWS BY THE LAKE AVON LAKE
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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 !!
"2009" TNR Spay/Neuter
Low-cost spay/neuter services for outdoor cats
A Snip in Time
2069 West 65th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: (216) 651-7142
Spay Neuter Clinic
4225 Fulton Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44144
Phone:(216) 398-1081
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.
Thank you for your support!
Puppy Paws
Puppy Paws can be viewed at www.puppypaws.com
Remember to order through Mary Yourich so LAS receives credit for the purchase.
There is NO sales tax, there is a $4.00 shipping rate per individual order.
Mary will enter each individual order as payment is received.
That way you don’t have to wait to receive your order. Most items ship right away. Thank you for your support !
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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 |
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Love-A-Stray is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals. Since Love-A-Stray doesn’t have a “physical” shelter and our animals are housed in foster homes, we do not have some of the usual operating expenses that would be required for a shelter. Consequently adoption fees, fundraising efforts, and donations go directly to a great cause - the animals! Our four fold mission is to: Lessen pet overpopulation by sterilizing adoptable animals and employing aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs in an effort to provide financial assistance for families who otherwise would not be able to sterilize their pet. Offer housing for unwanted, homeless animals and when necessary, provide medical treatment including emergency veterinary care. Value the life of all rescue animals by providing innovative behavior rehabilitation, when applicable, and placing them from nurturing foster families into loving, compatible, permanent homes. Educate the public on the importance of being an advocate for animals emphasizing humane treatment and sterilization. |
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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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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