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A publication from Angels for Animals
March 2013
Vol. 12 Issue 1
In this Issue:
An Experiment in Pet Therapy
Ohio Lottery at Angels
Update on the New
Mahoning County Pound
and Adoption Center
On our cover: Jesse, Grettle and Cloud
Thanks to all the sponsors who
make this publication possible!
Contents
Dear Halo readers and Angels’ supporters:
Well, here we are again! A new year is upon us and in full swing. Angels
for Animals is gearing up for another exciting year of events and plans
to keep improving and furthering its mission of changing the future of
companion animals through adoption, sheltering and education.
Reflecting on the past year, it’s important to recognize our many
volunteers. These volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. They
keep daily operations moving smoothly with their countless hours of
time and dedication.
Our volunteers are our silent heroes. They are not motivated by money –
they only want to help further Angels vital services by donating their
precious time and talent. Our list of volunteers is too long to mention in
this letter, but these people deserve a big thank you – each and every
one – for their help and love of Angels and its animals.
And, we are always looking for more volunteers. If you are interested
in learning more about Angels and possibly getting involved with our
volunteer program, or serving time by working at an event, or just
helping promote our organization’s goodwill, please let us know. We
are always looking for additional volunteers to help our staff.
HALO EDITORIAL & CIRCULATION
The Halo is published 2 times
per year. The current issue date
is March, 2013. Current
circulation is 4,500 per issue.
Angels for Animals is a registered
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DESIGN/LAYOUT
Jill Trimble,
smART DIRECTION
EDITOR
Natalie Lariccia
STAFF WRITERS &
CONTRIBUTORS
Alison Achey
George Beaver
Dave Bisignani
Kelly Black
Marty Conklin
Mandy Cutright
Denise Dick
Matt Ditchey
Janet Flynn
Mary Ann Karas
Lee Kumik
Diane Less
Kate McDermott
Alice Marchione
Megan Zarlenga
In addition to gearing up for our keynote fundraising event – our 19th
Annual Gigantic Garage Sale April 19-21 at the Canfield Fairgrounds –
Angels is busy with a few new initiatives to help raise funds. We are
excited to report that Angels is adding Ohio Lottery sales to our
services. Angels retail department is growing, and we are looking to add
a full-time groomer to our staff. These are just a few ways we hope to
increase revenue and the breadth of services that we offer to our fourlegged friends (and their owners).
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Don’t forget to enter your prized pooch or photogenic feline in our 2014
calendar contest. Details are inside this issue. And, lastly, please plan
to attend our Doggy Daze Reunion Saturday, July 13, and visit us at the
Canfield Fair Labor Day weekend!
Mission
Statement
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Natalie Lariccia, Halo Editor
State of the Shelter....................................................5
An Experiment in Pet Therapy................................8
Angels for Animals volunteer at Vista Center in Boardman.
Our Departed Angels of 2012.................................10
A tribute to those who supported Angels for Animals with memorial gifts.
Update on the New Mahoning County Dog
Pound and Adoption Center...............................15
Getting it right - In our fall 2012 issue, we misspelled Carol DeSaulles
name in our Louie Bin Bin feature on pages 8 and 9. Our apologies!
Ohio Lottery at Angels
As of March 1st Angels for Animals was approved by the Ohio Lottery to sell various games. Tickets
can be purchased from the cashier at the main lobby business office window during the shelter's regular public hours. A variety of Ohio Lottery games are available including Powerball, MegaMillions,
Keno, Rolling Cash5 and instant tickets. The Ohio Lottery website (www.ohiolottery.com) lists current
games along with the option to check for winning tickets online and an archive of past winning numbers. This is an exciting opportunity for Angels to benefit from the sale of Ohio Lottery tickets. The
shelter will receive a percentage of all tickets sale proceeds and payouts. Come check out the games
and try your luck!
Reverse Raffle Update
As always, the 2013 Reverse Raffle was a huge success. The highlight of the evening was the
new face lift of Andrews Hall. Thanks to the input of professional interior designer, Stephanie
McMurray, a beautiful warm color now graces the walls. She selected a darker tone for the entry
way, which really sets off the beautiful chandelier and art. The ceiling was dropped slightly with
acoustic tile added, which allowed the high ceiling to be kept, helping the sound dramatically. This allowed everyone to hear my comments about each of the ticket holders.
DONATIONS / MEMORIALS
Call 330-549-1111 Ext. 329
Memorials and tributes
are listed on our website
under “Tributes”
Angels for Animals
believes that animals,
as living creatures,
have value beyond
economic measure.
Our mission is to
educate the people of
our community about
pet overpopulation
and regular veterinary
care for pets; cultivate
an awareness and
responsibility toward
the needs of
companion animals;
provide for the
well-being of our
community’s animals
that are abandoned or
otherwise in need; and
instill respect for and
appreciation of all
living things.
Our kitchen staff did a great job preparing and serving the delicious
food. Dr. Mark & Stephanie McMurray and Dr. Michael Getsy
stepped in to help Tommy & Toni DeGenova put out a fabulous
buffet. Guests enjoyed two wonderful ravioli dishes, chicken with
orange sauce, a beef dish, green beans with almonds, seasoned rice
and assorted desserts, which included a delicious cake generously
donated by Hogan's Bakery in Columbiana. No one left hungry!
The lucky winners of the $2,000 grand prize was shared by Leslie
& Mike Tomko, Ann & Bill Booker, and Karen & Bob Platt. Everyone
who attended had fun, food, drink and, of course, enjoyed the
stars of the night....our adoptable shelter pets. Thanks to all who
attended, Leo Jay at Carney Painting, and all those wonderful
volunteers for their efforts that made this event a success. Plan to
attend in 2014!
Cover Dogs
This issue’s cover features our pit bull crew, Cloud, Jesse and Grettle. Cloud and Jesse were
rescued from The Trumbull County Dog Pound and Grettle from the Cleveland Animal Control.
Grettle had to have her leg amputated due to an old injury that was not treated and healed wrong.
We chose them to show the variety in dogs that people refer to as “pit bulls." Jesse is actually an
American Bulldog, Grettle is a French Bulldog /Pitbull mix, and Cloud is more of the traditional
Staffordshire Terrier. Grettle is in a foster to adopt home, and may be going to be a therapy dog at
nursing facilities if all works out! Jesse and Cloud, however, are both in need of a loving home.
Jesse would prefer no small children while Cloud is not a fan of cats! Please note they are selective with other dogs. Cloud is a high energy, high intelligence dog that needs an educated dog
owner. Very sweet and loving, he just needs some basic obedience training. Please contact
Angels for more information.
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The Unstoppable
Amy Winters
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
by Kelly Black
F
rom modest beginnings in the home of a volunteer, 19 years later Angels
for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale has blossomed into the organization’s
largest fundraiser. This year’s event runs from April 19 through April 21 at
the Canfield Fairgrounds.
“It has everything – anything and everything,” said Diane Less, Angels
co-founder. Lee Kumik, chairwoman of the event, said last year’s sale raised
$90,000…the highest amount ever. “It’s really amazing,” she said. “It gets
bigger and bigger every year.”
The Garage Sale runs Friday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is
$5 for early bird shoppers (10 a.m. to noon) and $1 (noon to 7 p.m.).
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1. And
Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission and all
items half price. From 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, shoppers can buy a
wristband for $5 which will allow them to take whatever they can carry in
the sale’s general area or for $10 they can also shop the antiques section.
The gigantic fete started 19 years ago as a one-day sale at the home of
a volunteer and raised about $500. From there it moved to the former
Calla-Mar on Market Street in North Lima before shifting in 2001 to the
fairgrounds where merchandise now fills three buildings.
The sale includes jewelry, clothing, antiques, furniture, tools, linens,
fabric, knick-knacks, books and just about anything else you can think of.
Jewelry was a big hit last year. “We had people waiting in line for hours for
the jewelry,” Kumik said. Because of the demand, she hopes more people
come forward to donate jewelry for the sale. “We take new, used and
broken jewelry,” Kumik said. One shopper, who makes jewelry, comes
to the sale each year, searching for broken pieces to craft into her
own designs.
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There’s even a bargain barn for those hunting for odds and ends and
miscellaneous items. “We have things like half-burned candles,” the
chairwoman said. And some shoppers come in looking for those in
particular. “Last year, I had one woman tell me she couldn’t wait to get to
the bargain barn for the half-burned candles,” she said. Another shopper
piped up, saying they were all gone.
Kumik continues to be delighted by people’s generosity to the organization.
“I had a woman come in and her bill was $40,” she said. “She wrote a
check for $140.” Another man, a regular contributor of items to the sale,
said he didn’t have as much to donate last year so he donated $500.
“People know what a great organization Angels is,” Kumik said. Others
donate their estates including a Canton woman who researched many
organizations before picking Angels to leave her entire estate. Volunteers
plan to travel to that city before the sale to haul those items to
the fairgrounds.
Of course, none of it could happen without the hard work of volunteers and
Kumik said she’s always looking for more. No matter how much time you
can donate or what your physical limitations may be, organizations need
your help. “Whether you can give 10 hours or one hour, we’ll put you to
work,” she said.
In need of a home: left - Tiny Tiger, right - Sniffles
STATE OF THE
SHELTER
by Diane Less
All of us involved at Angels for Animals are so proud of the
incredible job that this animal saving “machine” does. Our goal,
to end the needless death and suffering of companion animals,
is worked on diligently every day! The best way to accomplish
this, of course, is to stop the needless birth of unwanted kittens
and puppies. If you have fewer animals to help, you can do a lot
more for each one of them. In 2012 we spayed and neutered
8,000 pets. This was our best year ever with 260 more procedures than in 2011. If you consider that each one of those procedures stops hundreds of unwanted births, this really helps us
accomplish the mission of finding permanent, loving homes for
each one of them.
Instead of Spay Day, Angels made the past month of February
Spay & Neuter Month. In doing so, Angels “fixed” 880 pets!
Our medical staff worked extra hard that month. Angels received
a $20,000 grant from the Kenneth Scott Foundation to help lowincome people get their pets fixed. We also ran our “2 for 1” cat
special. A weekend event in Wellsville had 22 cat and 17 dogs
taken care of. It was a great accomplishment.
The shelter also did a great job finding homes for our animals.
1,835 animals, all with health care, received homes because of
our community support. Time, talent and treasure all make it
happen. It takes a lot of the “three Ts.” The adoption fees cover
1/3 of Angel’s actual cost for a pet’s health care. While these
pets are in our care, “someone” has to take very good care of
them. If that “someone” is a volunteer, those saved dollars can
help care for more animals.
People with special talents are so important to our shelter.
Photographers, writers, cleaners, trainers, donors and groomers
all help to get our pets adopted. As many people are asked when
no one is able to answer the shelter phone: How about you? If
you would like to see more done for pets, please step up. The
animals need you! Angels can only do what it can do with you!
Visit Angels and see the action. We now sell Ohio lottery tickets;
our beautiful retail area has been expanded; we have a cremation station, a new area for pet urns and memorials; Andrews
Hall has been newly renovated to rent for your celebrations.
We offer Wellness Clinics for your pet and euthanasia and
cremation services for when that sad time arrives. By using
these services, revenue is added to help even more animals.
Go to angelsforanimals.org and keep up on all the animal action!
It was December 30th when a frantic foster mom contacted
Angels via Facebook about one of her foster kittens that was
favoring her rear leg. Through a series of messages, we
made arrangements for her to bring in the kitten on New
Year's Eve morning. The foster mom was understandably
distraught about the poor kitten who still wasn’t using her
back leg. Our veterinarian looked at the kitten that morning
and got her started on medication to help with the pain, but
recommended she have X-rays as soon as possible to find
out the severity of the injury.
The X-ray revealed that
the kitten’s right femur
was splintered so we
scheduled an emergency amputation as
soon as possible. She
recovered quickly from
her surgery and was
determined to be
released from her crate
as soon as possible. On
the first day of recovery,
she was allowed free
roaming privileges outside of her crate and
immediately ran to the
top of the cat tree.
Unfortunately, she
didn’t know how to get
down and would wait
for her foster mom to
return to pluck her out
of the tree.
Her foster mom named her Amy Winters, after a famous
amputee runner, because of her high energy level. With all
that energy, Amy needed to eat – a lot – and she did. She
never suffered from a lack of appetite, eagerly consuming
her serving of canned food twice a day, along with any of the
other kittens’ share who may have waited too long to finish
their food. If her foster mom attempted to pull her away from
the other kittens’ bowls, Amy loudly complained.
She has quite a personality, meowing loudly and insistently
when she wants love and attention, and growling or whining
if she is restricted from doing what she wants.
On a recent Saturday, Amy visited the shelter to mingle with
shelter staff and for a check up with the vet, and she was
adopted almost immediately. We are pleased to report that
she is doing well in her new home!
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ADOPTABLE SPOTLIGHT:
KELLI
by Megan Zarlenga; photos by Marty Conklin
Please contact Kelly, our cat manager,
at 330.549-1111 for adoption info.
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Chavo is a
four-year-old
male who was
surrendered to
the shelter when
his family moved
out of the country.
He is large handsome boy who is
looking for love!
Piquet is one of
longest residents in
our shelter and has
been with looking
for a home for two
years. She is
friendly and often
will greet you at the
door. She gets along
with other cats and
is tolerant of dogs.
Georgie is a sixyear-old female
who was found
and brought to the
shelter by a kind
woman. She is shy
at first but is loving
once she warms
up. She would
prefer an only cat
home to suit her
quiet disposition.
Chavo
Georgie
Fabio is almost
three years old.
He is a strikingly
handsome black
and white cat with
beautiful pale
green eyes and a
friendly personality.
Piquet
Sage is another
long-term kitty.
She was brought
to the shelter as a
kitten with her litter
mates who have all
been adopted.
She is shy at first
but her true personality would really
show if she had a
home of her own.
Lil Girl is a female
who is about five
years old. She
gets along great
with everyone,
including dogs,
and would make
a great addition
to any family!
Fabio
Fargo is a real love!
He was adopted
from the shelter as
a kitten and left in
the drop-off area
when his family
couldn't take care of
his flea allergies.
His personality has
really blossomed!
Fargo
Sage
Lil Girl
Madalyn
Madalyn is a sixyear-old declawed
female who has
been at the shelter
for a year waiting for
the perfect family.
Often the older cats
get overlooked.
Madalyn has beautiful long hair and a
quiet demeanor...
perfect for an older
person looking for
a companion.
Toad is a beautiful
champagne-colored
male in need of
love. His friend
Frog was adopted,
leaving him here
looking for his new
soul mate. He is
laid back and gets
along with everyone.
Toad
Hello world! My name is Kelli, and I am a three-yearold Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd mix.
When I was a puppy I had a home and a family that
loved me. I am not sure what I did wrong, but once my
family found out that I was having puppies of my own,
they decided I couldn’t live with them anymore.
My babies and I arrived at Angels for Animals the
beginning of January. I had eight babies! Being a mom
is a lot of hard work but it is definitely worth it. All of
my puppies grew up to be healthy and strong, and
every one has found a home of their own! I miss them
a lot, but I am so happy that they are getting the love
that every dog deserves. Now my dream is to have a
forever home of my own. I am still waiting for a loving
family to see me for the special girl that I am. I have a
long life ahead of me and a lot of love to give!
Hours turn into days and days turn into weeks. I get a
little frustrated when I see everyone huddled around a
new puppy’s cage. I want to say, “Look over here!
Here I am! I am the one you have been looking for!”
But the people don’t seem to understand me. Don’t
they know I once was a puppy, too? Doesn’t that make
me special?
I have been told that I am a beautiful girl. I am good
with other dogs, but I can be a little picky. It would be
a good idea to bring your dog to the shelter so that we
can meet. Won't someone please give me a chance to
become a member of your family?
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Four of our animals
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in the lives of a dozen
or more residents.
By Guy Shebat
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, was an unusual day in
the history of Angel for Animals – unusual because four
animals left the shelter that day, but not for adoption.
Instead, the four (two cats – Frostine and October –
and two dogs – Justin and Grover) boarded the Angels
for Animas van for a late-afternoon trip to Vista Center
of Boardman. Once there, these four took on the role of
therapy animals. And by the time the hour-long visit
was complete, the four combined to make a difference
in the lives of a dozen or more residents.
Why Vista Center? Well, it was actually Bill Wolfe, longtime Angels’ volunteer, who came up with the idea. Bill,
affectionately known as Dr. Laundry for his lab coat
apparel and his responsibilities for cleaning towels and
bedding, spent a couple weeks late last fall at Vista
Center. During his stay, Bill talked with Vista’s Activity
Director Maureen Metzger-McCarty, and at one point
the topic turned to the therapeutic value of animals,
something Bill knew well from his work at Angels.
A web site like Pet Partners (formerly the Delta Society)
supports and extends Metzger-McCarty’s claims for the
benefits of animal-human interaction. In their list of “Benefits
of Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy,” Pet Partners includes,
among other things, what they call “Outward Focus” and
“Something More.” The “outward focus” benefit occurs when
residents shift their focus away from themselves. Instead of
“thinking and talking about themselves and their problems,
they watch and talk to and about the animals.” The “something more” benefit, for its part, results when some people, in
their interaction with animals, experience a kind of “spiritual fulfillment or a
sense of oneness with life and nature.”
And it might be a combination of
“outward focus” and “something
more” that Metzger-McCarty has in
mind when she talks about what she
calls the “quality-moment” benefit:
“Animal interaction provides quality
moments for residents, and never
underestimate the power of a quality
moment. One moment can go a long
way for a very long time," she said.
Quality moments, no doubt, were the
order of the day when October,
Frostine, Justin, and Grover mingled
with the residents at Vista on that
February afternoon. The visit began in
the common room, where residents
took turns sharing some time with the
animal ‘volunteers.’
The residents in these rooms, several of them bed bound,
perked up when the animals arrived for petting, or, in some
cases, for a climb into the resident’s bed. Typical of the
resident’s reaction was that of Regina Todd, a 53-year old
resident suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. Todd had an upclose-and-personal visit from both October and Grover, reaching out to pet each one and responding to each with an intent
expression. Metzger-McCarty noted that Todd tends not to
speak often and remained silent during the visit. The following
morning, however, when Maureen stopped by to ask Todd
how she liked visiting with Grover, she
responded in a loud and clear voice, "Yes, I
liked visiting." She also told Maureen that
she used to have "a big dog named Taylor."
Barb Boyer snuggles up with Frostine
For Karen Wilson, two-year resident at
Vista, spending time with the black
and white lab mix Grover rekindled a
long-time connection with canines.
David Spisak spends a thoughtful moment with October, held by Diane Less
One thing led to another, and soon Bill was suggesting
to Maureen, who is also an enthusiastic advocate of pet
therapy, that she contact Angels about the possibility of
having a few of the shelter’s animal ‘residents’ pay a
visit to Vista’s human residents.
Maureen Metzger-McCarty, Doris Prisby
and Justin
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Paul Gasper and Grover
On that February day, pet therapy was something new
for the dogs and cats of Angels for Animals, but pet
therapy, in general, has been a growing practice in
nursing homes and rehabilitation centers for the past
decade, with roots as far back as the 1960s. When
I asked Metzger-McCarty about this practice, she
pointed out how many recent clinical studies show that
when residents in long-term care facilities interact with
animals, they often experience physical health benefits.
These benefits range from lowered blood pressure and
reduced anxiety levels to better survival rates in cases
of heart disease and/or cancer. Emotional and psychological health benefits are common also, occurring in
acute care as well as long-term settings. “Where
patients may be anxious, touching a warm, furry animal
can be a calming experience,” notes Metzger-McCarty.
“There is nothing like being loved by a
dog, and my dogs have always been
close to me and my family, sitting in
our laps, sleeping in our beds,” Wilson
said. Separated now from her family
and her dogs, Karen found in Grover
an important link to a meaningful part
of her past.
Regina Todd gets a ‘bedside’ visit from Grover
Of course, those of us who live with
animals, whether they are adopted from
Angels for Animals or not, know all about
the physical, emotional, and spiritual
benefits from interacting with our pets. We
also know – if we are Halo readers – that
volunteers are the lifeblood of Angels for
Animals. But I wonder how many of us
have thought about our animals as possible
volunteers. Is that cat, dog (or bird or
horse, maybe?) whose presence makes
such a difference in our lives perhaps a
therapy animal in waiting? Could our pet
be of the right temperament to make a
difference in the experience of a few of the
hundreds of thousands of humans residing
in rehabilitation centers and/or nursing
facilities in Ohio? Might our pet be able to
extend the Angels for Animals ethic of
adoption by “adopting” one or more of
those many humans who are sometimes, in
our society, as forgotten and neglected as
are shelter animals? Is our pet perhaps
looking for the opportunity to be the bearer
of a quality moment for someone – for
someone perhaps like Barb Boyer, a 70
year-old East Palestine native who’s been a
resident of Vista Center for two years?
During the February 12 visit, Boyer, whose
childhood featured a menagerie of strays
that took up residence in her home, had a
lengthy visit with Frostline. When asked the
next day about her visit with the white and
fluffy Frostine, she said: “I loved holding
Frostine. She curled up on me and fell
asleep. I held her for almost an hour, and
as I petted her, we both purred. I hope she
comes back.”
David Spisak, for his part, took some
time to interact with October, a calico
who found her way to Angels in August
2012. A Vista resident for over a year,
David recalled that he had four cats
Diane Less and Violet Aulisio with Justin and Grover
before moving to Vista. And, as he
gave October some gentle scratching on her throat and neck,
he said “Animals bring something out in people that people
If you think you have a pet that might be fit for, and interested
cannot do”.
in, being a provider of quality moments as a therapy animal,
you might start by contacting Metzger-McCarthy at Vista
David’s idea that animals bring out something special in
Center at 330-259-9393. More information is also available at
people became evident as the visit shifted from the common
the PetPartners web site at http://www.petpartners.org/.
area to a mini “tour” of several individual residents’ rooms.
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Giving Tree
Wish List
Our Departed Angels
of 2012
by Janet Flynn
Angels Completes the Circle of Life
with Crematory Services
by Natalie Lariccia
Losing a pet is never easy, but Angels for Animals offers several
options to help recognize your beloved pet’s memory and to
provide comfort in a time of loss.
Angeltique, Angels’ retail boutique, now offers an expanded
collection of urns and pet memorial accessories.
A cremation with no return of ashes is $60. A standard
cremation – performed with other pets but seperated – is
offered for $90. A private cremation is available for $175.
Ashes are returned in a blue stipple metal container and the
private cremation also includes a unique clay paw print and
pet hair clipping.
Angels also offers on-site crematory services at Cecil Crematory,
Both the standard and private cremations include a $20 Angels
established in memory of The Lariccia
gift certificate to be used toward a
Family’s beloved cat Cecil. “Each animal
future animal adoption. These gift
is handled with the utmost care and
Several levels of cremations are available, certificates never expire and help
dignity. It really is a special event,” said
complete the circle of life for future
and all cremations are performed in
Diane Less, Angels co-founder.
pet ownership. For pets that weigh
more than 40 pounds, an additiona compassionate and humane manner
Several levels of cremation are available,
al dollar is charged for each pound
and all cremations are performed in a
over 40 pounds.
compassionate and humane manner.
Custom lettering on urns or crematory containers are available
Euthanasia services are also offered for elderly or sick pets, as
for $25 and a custom imprint of your pet’s paw and hair clipan accompaniment to crematory services or without
ping is also available for $25.
services. There are no weight limitations, and cats cost $35
each and dogs cost $50 each.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Diane Less at (330) 502-5352.
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Angels for Animals depends on
donations from the public to
operate our facility. While monetary
contributions are critical, we also
appreciate donations of the
following items:
• both clay and scoopable
cat litter
• cat toys
• turbo scratcher replacements
(#60105 from PetSmart
or WalMart)
• cat beds (flat fleece – NO foam
padding please)
• dog toys (large, hard rubber or
rope toys)
• dog collars
(red and royal blue, all sizes)
• empty sturdy feed bags
(15 lbs. or larger)
• Dawn dishwashing liquid soap
• paper towels
• toilet paper
• trash bags
(13, 33, and 55 gallon sizes)
• bleach
(must be concentrated type)
• rubbing alcohol
• batteries (9-volt, AA and AAA)
• bath-size towels
• small blankets/throws
(NO bedspreads/comforters)
• fleece fabric remnants
• postage stamps
• copy paper
• clear, three-hole sheet
protectors
• rubber bands
• lint rollers
• spray bottles
• duct tape, masking tape, clear
packing tape
• empty ink jet/laser jet
cartridges (for recycling)
• gift certificates (Office Max,
Sam’s Club, craft stores, etc.)
Thank you for your generosity
and support!
This past year Angels for Animals was remembered as the charity of choice by the
following people. As you read through this list, you will recognize the names of many
regular volunteers you may have seen at fundraising events or doing their weekly
chores around the shelter. Several were lifelong friends and supporters of our cofounder Diane Less. Their gifts of time, money and support were given freely during
their lifetimes, and at their passing they chose to help the poor, homeless dogs and
cats that enter our shelter seeking medical attention, love, and a permanent home.
We honor these friends and remember their generosity. To those whose names were
unknown to us we graciously extend our appreciation to their friends and family
members who honored their wishes by supporting Angels for Animals with their
memorial gifts. It is our sincere hope that these gifts would honor the love and
compassion our departed friends had for all animals.
Theresa Andrevich
Iris Archer
Margaret Ann “Peggy” Balmenti
Pam Batchelor
Fran Battaglia
Rae Bennehoof
Knute Bernard
Heidi Birch
Joycelyn Bloyer
Donna Jean Briach
Betty Cassell
William Chirdon
Diane Comerford
Don P. Copier
Lurana B. Cowher
Martha E. Cupp
Jackie Daprile
Glenda L. Davis
Mary Jane DeBernardo
Barney Dennison
Mary F. Dick
Pearl Donahue
Bill Dravesky
Rev. Elaine F. Dutton
Helga Eckley
Sandy Lee Emig
Mae Euren
Robert Fair
Lang Family
Denise M. Andrak Fonagy
Rose H. Gagyi
William “Bill” Gearhart
Stanley Greenblatt
John Hartzell
Martin Heckathorn
Carol J. Hendricks
Larry Higgins
Jeffery R. Himes
Paul Hughes
Annie James
Dean Jameson
Harriet Jenkins
Janie Jenkins
Frances Johnson
Dorothy Kelly
Doris A. Kolacz
Kathleen Kolenich
John R. Jr. Kovach
Carl “Bud” Krajanet
Shayne Kubilis
John A. Lake
Jacquelyn Madge Landgraf
Justin Lesh
Veronica J. Manion
Helen Maro
Joan Marx
Susan Mazzucco
Jim McCabe
Leda McNamarra
Normajean McVey
Ken Mehwald
Chuck Morgan
Rhoda Mostov
Irene M. Novotny
Joann “Jodi” Olson
James Pander
Panchette “Butchy”Pecchia
Andrew Neil Pernotto
Peter T. Pernotto
Penelope “Penny” Phillips
Edward Price
Helen Prokupek
Mabel Proverbs
Betsy Reinersmann
Marc Renner
Dominick A. Ricciardulli
Rose Marie Ridder
Ronald Rizzo
Elbert J. Ronshausen
Audrey Ross
Frances C. Rust
Joann Sanderson
Margaret M. Santisi
Grace Schneider
Edith Seckman
Janice Sell
Miriam Shearer
Helen Shulack
Julie A. Smith
Bob Strawhecker
Elise Noonan Surdakowski
Carolyn A. Tate
Randy Taylor
Nellie Tornincasa
Robert Tutko
Jeff Uber
Karen Ulery
John Vaso
Christy Walton
Martin Washington
Amanda Leigh Westover
Judy Westover
Jason Jay Christopher White
Dr. Jane Williams
Richard L. Wilms
Ann Wilson
J. Floyd Wingrove
Jack A. Wolfe
Joan Wolfe
Mabel Yates
Lori Herman Young
Jeannette Zeigler
Sandra Naughton Zellers
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Angels Groomer Participates
in Local Grooming Expo
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
TONI DeGENOVA
by Natalie Lariccia
by Alice Marchione
Hershey PA is the home of Groom Expo, an event held in September that
draws more than 4000 groomers together from all over the world. This past
year, local groomer Jessica “J.C.” Chismar was not only an attendee, but a
competitor as well.
Need a volunteer to
clean the cat wing
rooms? Ask Toni.
Although this marks J.C.’s fifth year attending Groom Expo, it was the first
time she entered the competition ring. While contests range from Poodles to
Terriers to creative patterns, a new division--entitled the Rescue Roundup-caught J.C.’s attention. “This was an important event,” explains J.C., “as we
helped homeless dogs get a new lease on life.”
Need someone to
foster cats/kittens?
Call Toni.
For the Rescue Roundup, local shelters supplied pound puppies in need of
primping. None of the fifteen groomers knew what kind of dog they were
Jessica “J.C.” Chismar and Gidget
working with until the competition began. “We had everything from
Pomeranians to Yorkies to mixed breeds!" Although J.C. didn't place, she gained valuable experience and had a great time, claiming
she was now addicted to the competition ring.
Ask Clover
J.C. began by bathing newly adopted dogs at Angels for Animals in 2008 and expanded into her professional grooming career in
2010. “It’s a blast being in a field that you absolutely love,” J.C. added enthusiastically. She will be returning to grooming school in
October to take her craft even further.
Dear Clover: I’d like to keep my dog’s teeth
clean so he has a sparkling smile. What is
the best way to brush his teeth and keep his
teeth clean?
— Flossing Fido
Diane’s Birthday Bash –
A Smashing Success
By Kelly Black
Diane’s Birthday Bash on January 19 was our way to celebrate
the birthday of Diane Less, Angels co-founder...and what better
way to celebrate than to make her birthday a fundraiser for the
shelter. Our goal was to raise $5,000, and I'm happy to report
that we even exceeded this goal!
I'm hoping this will be the first of many birthday celebrations for
Diane and that they will continue to grow each year. It was a
pleasure to plan this special event, and the volunteers helped to
make it go smoothly.
I look forward to next year’s event and have already started
planning the menu. We also are working on getting a special
guest to make an appearance.
I'd like to thank everyone who donated a basket for the Chinese
auction, along with an extra special thank you to Stephanie
MacMurray, Sheri Bartolotti, Bernadette Mangan, Kate Haplea
and Raquel Bair at Sugar Showcase who donated the delicious
birthday cake.
Need someone to do
cat adoptions and
follow-up calls to
adopters? Toni will do it.
Need a volunteer for help with the garage sale? Toni
will be there.
Need someone to prepare food for special events?
Toni, with husband Tom, is available.
In her more than 20 years of volunteering at Angels,
Toni DeGenova has done all of the above – and more.
Dear Flossing Fido:
Taking care of your dog’s teeth is very important. Not
only does it help prevent periodontal disease, it can
actually help him live a longer, healthier life.
The best way to keep your dog’s teeth clean is to
brush them regularly. You might want to look for a
finger brush, which is a small, textured sleeve that
fits over your finger. You can also use a toothbrush
that is specifically designed for dogs. Please be sure
to use a dog toothpaste, which is available at pet
stores. Human toothpaste foams too easily and may
be harmful if swallowed.
You may also want to watch your dog’s diet. Studies
show that hard dog food can be better than soft or
canned food for keeping plaque from accumulating
on your dog’s teeth. You may also want to give him
tartar-controlled treats or dog chews.
Lastly, avoid feeding your dog table scraps or sweet
treats because they can increase the buildup of plaque
and tartar and may lead to other health problems.
Good Luck!
Clover
Toni considers her volunteering at the shelter very
gratifying and a form of “therapy” that allows her to
focus on helping cats that are in need of a forever
home. Her favorite job was talking to people about
adoptions and sending cats to their new homes. One
particular adoption was a cat named Sissy who was
not happy at the shelter. She was adopted out with
the concern that she might be returned. Happily,
Toni’s follow-up call to the adopter proved her wrong.
Sissy was a lovable, happy cat in her new home.
Toni is convinced that
there is a home for every
cat personality.
In her “spare time”, Toni
cares for three grandchildren and three cats
(three others have since
passed away), and she
continues to clean in the
cat wing on Monday mornings. She credits her husband Tom who supports her efforts and encourages
her volunteering.
If you have ever attended any of our fundraisers held
at Andrews Hall, you probably enjoyed the delicious
food prepared by Toni and Tom.
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The Importance of Wills
and Living Trusts
Last Call for 2014
Calendar Contest
by Alice Marchione
by Natalie Lariccia
Most people are familiar with wills that provide for
distribution of their assets upon their departure from this
world, but fewer are familiar with a living trust. Both
documents, wills and living trusts, accomplish the same,
allowing for distribution of assets to loved ones and/or
charities. Without a will or living trust, you are giving up
control over your assets – assets you have worked hard
to accumulate.
Surprisingly, more than half of adults do not have a either a
will or a living trust. Some don’t think they need one; others
simply postpone what they think will be an unpleasant or
complicated task.
So how can you regain control over distribution of your
assets? Think about where you want your assets to go
and who you want to be the executor of your estate.
Then contact an attorney to set up a will or living trust
to ensure that your wishes are carried out.
The benefits of creating a will or living trust are:
• Your assets remain in your control during your lifetime.
• Bequests can be changed if your circumstances change.
• There is no limit on the estate tax deduction that can
be taken for charitable donations.
• You will gain a sense of gratification by knowing how
your assets will be distributed.
If you are considering including Angels for Animals in your
will/living trust, you can contact Diane Less, co-founder, at
330-502-5352 to answer any questions or concerns.
Newly Renovated!
Calling all photogenic pets! There’s
still time to enter Angels’ 2014
calendar contest! Think your pet has
got what it takes to be a coveted calendar cat or canine? Enter the calendar contest and start getting those votes in by July 31, 2013!
All you have to do is submit a pet photo no smaller than 4” X 6”
before the July 31 deadline. Entries are $5 each, and each vote
is $1. Entry forms are available at the shelter and on the Angels'
website. Angels will not return the photos and also reserves the
right to refuse any entry, depending on photo quality and/or if
the photo cannot be reproduced for the calendar. If your pet’s
photo is selected, the fun begins.
Campaign for your pet by asking friends, family members and
co-workers to vote for your pet’s photo through Angels’ web site.
Each vote is considered a tax-deductible donation to Angels,
and each dollar represents one vote for your pet. For example,
a $20 donation equals 20 votes for your pet. Angels encourages
you to be creative with this contest. In addition to voting through
the website, pet owners can create a gift basket and sell raffle
tickets. Each ticket sold will count as one vote. Pet owners can
also hold a garage sale or sell items and donate the proceeds to
Angels in the form of votes. The top winner receives a lottery
tree with $75 worth of Ohio lottery tickets, a $50 Angels gift
certificate, a memorial brick on Angel Way and three Angels
calendars (and bragging rights!)
Additional winners, meanwhile, receive a $50 Angels gift
certificate, a memorial Angel Way brick and three calendars.
Winners will be announced at the Canfield Fair in September
and also posted on the Angels’ web site.
A great place for graduation parties,
weddings, bridal showers, luncheons,
get-togethers & family reunions
Andrews Hall
Elegance, beauty and style
- Seats up to 160
- Full Kitchen Facilities, Full Bar Area
- Hourly Rental Available
330-549-1111, ext. 326
4750 State Rte 165, Canfield, OH
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Update on the New
Mahoning County Dog Pound
& Adoption Center
by Matt Ditchey, Mahoning County Dog Warden
In the two long years that I have served as the dog warden, the question I am
most frequently asked is: “When are we going to have plans for a new dog
pound?” I am happy to report the answer is “SOON!”
The Mahoning County Commissioners, Carol Rimedio-Righetti, Dave Ditzler,
Anthony Traficanti and former commissioners Dave Ludt and John McNally
IV, have set aside funds for the project and are committed to helping facilitate
an improved pound. This new facility will give the dogs a cleaner, safer,
brighter and – an all around more pleasant – environment. We currently have
secured $1 million that can be used for ONLY this project. That money was
secured by a $100,000 donation from the Lariccia family, $400,000 from
the dog and kennel fund, and $500,000 from bonds. Please thank these
community leaders for their support of this project.
Local architect firm Olsavsky Jaminet has been hired to work on the pound
project. An expert from the design firm of Animal Arts in Boulder, Colorado,
recently visited Mahoning County to tour the current pound, Animal Charity,
and Angels for Animals. Though Animal Arts estimated the cost of the project
to be $6 million, Olsavsky Jaminet staff believe the project can be completed
at local costs for about $4 million. That means we already have about 25% of
the project funded!
The new pound will feature many exciting amenities, including a separate
intake area for all dogs entering the pound. This will keep the new intake
dogs sequestered from other dogs so they can adjust to the new surrounding,
which will help reduce sickness. The new pound will also include an isolation
area for sick dogs and a completely new kennel system where every dog has
room to move and stand upright. These kennels include a drain and walls
that prevent contamination with the next kennel (no more long-term stays in
the stainless steel cages!). In addition, there will be a puppy room to keep
puppies in a quieter, disease-free area; a “meeting room” where pet owners
can meet their new family member; a dog bath area; and a new ventilation
system that will drastically reduce the unpleasant smells and poor air quality
at the current pound.
Another exciting part of the project is a planned joint venture partnership with
the humane society at the same location as the new pound, with an on-site
vet clinic that is planned to be open to the public. By having the humane
society and pound at the same property, we will have more efficient service to
the public and the animals in the county. Plans also include an expanded
area that will allow some cats to be housed at the humane society.
Though I plan to leave the dog warden position soon because of respiratory
issues and the fact that it often entails dealing with depressing issues, I do
plan to remain active in completing the new pound project. So be sure to
check the next issue of the Halo to learn about new project developments
and how you can help raise funds to complete the project.
If you have any ideas to contribute to the project, please contact me at
[email protected]. To view the report from Animal Arts, please
check Angels' website at www.angelsforanimals.org.
Angels would like to thank
the following for their support:
KENNETH SCOTT FOUNDATION for a
$20,000 grant to help low-income people
get their pets fixed.
MAUREEN MCNAMARA for her generous
donation.
DUANE MATTHES for repair work on our
mobile adoption van.
SUGAR SHOWCASE for the delicious cake
for Diane Less' Birthday Bash.
GIANNOS CANDY, PHILADELPHIA CANDY,
PANERA'S, BELLERIA PIZZA, PICADILLY
PARLOR for their donation of food and treats
for our Wine Taste.
MARK AND STEPHANIE MCMURRAY
for providing and serving food at our
Wine Taste.
TONI AND TOM DEGENOVA for their
efforts at the Wine Taste and at many past
fundraising events.
KATIE JOHNSTON for taking Santa pet pictures at PetSmart.
THE VOLUNTEERS AT PETSMART IN
BOARDMAN for their efforts resulting in
l34 cat adoptions last year.
THE VINDICATOR for the articles on
Valentine, the cat rescued from abuse.
WFMJ for allowing us to be on the air
6 times a month.
HOGAN’S BAKERY for donating delicious
cakes to our events.
In August our fifteen dog doors were
replaced with new, energy conserving,
durable dog doors. Thanks to the BOICH
COMPANY of Columbus, OH for their
donation of $5,000 in memory of Grace
Schneider, DAVE FLYNN for his donation
of $2,000 and INVISIBLE FENCE OF
EASTERN OHIO for providing the
installation and additional materials.
The new doors are chew proof and have
kept the winter chill out of the dog wing,
helping to reduce heating expenses and
keeping our dogs more comfortable
throughout the year.
YOUNGSTOWN SPRAY EQUIPMENT for
donating the servicing and repairing of our
pressure washing equipment. Our equipment is used several hours each day and
we are grateful for this service.
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the
marketplace
marketplace
To place your ad in the Halo for only $100 and help an animal in need, call Mandy at 330-559-9271.
CAT ADOPTION PROGRAM
$50-$100 Fee Includes:
Testing for Feline Leukemia & FIV
Spay or Neuter
FVRCP/C Vaccinations
Leukemia Vaccinations
Rabies vaccination (if old enough)
Vaccinations current until day of adoption
Routine De-worming
Topical Flea Control
Ears cleaned, Nails Trimmed
Free Nail Trimming for Life of Cat
Contract with Health Record/Pet Care Pkg
Adoption Resource Manual
Microchip Identification’
DOG ADOPTION PROGRAM
$120-$250 Fee Includes:
Heartworm Testing
Temperament Testing
Spay or Neuter
Vaccinations (DA2LPP/C, Rabies (if old
enough, Bordetella)
Vaccinations current until day of adoption
Routine De-worming
Heartworm Preventative
Bath & One-Month Topical Flea Protection
Ears cleaned, Nails Trimmed
Contract with Health Record/Pet Care Pkg
Adoption Resource Manual
Microchip Identification
Our adoptables
are waiting for you!
All the animals featured in the center row of
each page are currently in need of a good home.
Please call if you would like to adopt one.
Advertise for 3 consecutive issues and receive a 10% discount! Your ad will also be placed on our website.
Diane Less & Bill Baird
Owners & Artisans
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Hours by Appointment
330.533.2391
6385 State Route 165, Greenford, OH 44422
4501 Market Street, Boardman, OH
GEORGIE
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10% Discount on Wine Case Sales
East Park Veterinary Clinic
Affordable medical, surgical and dental care
for your pet in a family atmosphere.
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Dr. Lisa Kurtz, 330-482-PETS
10000 Market Street • North Lima, OH 44452
330.549.5228 • fax 330.549.5637
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Office hours by appointment
TAXES
TEACHING
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Owner/Operator
(330) 545?4244
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Enrolled Agent
Enrolled to practice Before Internal Revenue Service
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(330) 759-7605 or (330) 759-3062, FAX: (330) 759-7625
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Fax:?(330) 545?0234
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MISCHIEF
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1-800-482-3331
4290 State Route 7
New Waterford, Ohio
The
Honda Store
448 Boardman-Canfield Road
Boardman, Ohio 44512
1-800-211-9345
or 330-726-2300
152 Continental Drive
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1-800-211-9454
or 330-332-0031
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Just minutes from Route 11
Fri. Dance Lessons: 6-7:30 pm
Friday Dance: 8-11 pm
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Kill the crisis – not the animal!
Please spay or neuter your pets.
GABE
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330.545.4882
7955 Market Street
Boardman, Ohio
MISS BECKER
16070 State Route 170 Calcutta, Ohio
1-888-735-7304 or 330-726-8181
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the
marketplace
To place your ad in the Halo for only $100 and help an animal in need, call Mandy at 330-559-9271.
Located at I80 and Route 46
marketplace
Advertise for 3 consecutive issues and receive a 10% discount! Your ad will also be placed on our website.
Heavenly Pies
QUEENIE
330-505-2000 • www.hdbiketown.com
the
Have a sweet treat
and support Angels!
Frozen unbaked pies, $8
Baked pies, $9
Cookies, $5
MICKEY
Do you love to send greeting cards?
Do you love animals?
RITA BOOKE
Available at Angels
for Animals during
normal business hours
Yes and Yes?
Contact Jodi today!
412-613-5860 | [email protected]
Do you
recognize
this cat?
April 6 & 7 at the Eastwood Expo Center
PET EXPO
Rt. 46 &422, Niles, OH 44446
DOGS • CATS • BIRDS • FISH
ROBIN
For all pet lovers everywhere
Get your Pet Photos on the Spot • Bakery Treats • Pet Apparel
Training Seminars • Doris Straka, Animal Communicator
Giveaways • Raffles • Win a Pet Weekend • Pet Food Specials
Look Like Your Pet Show, Sat. 2 pm • Pet Fashion Show, Sun. 1 pm
Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 10 am-5 pm • For info, call 330-518-7794
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Someone driving down Sharrott Road witnessed
this cat being thrown from a vehicle. The police
responded and brought the cat to Angels. This
cat, now named Valentine, is filthy, emaciated,
missing an eye, possibly blind in the other eye,
and suffering from an upper respiratory infection.
But he is a total sweetheart; very affectionate and
loves attention. Pet abandonment is against the
law, yet it occurs every single day and is rarely
prosecuted. More evidence is needed before this
case can be considered for prosecution.
Please contact the Beaver Township Police Department if
you believe you know the owner or caretaker of this cat.
TREBLE
Donations towards Valentines’s care can be made at
angelsforanimals.org
Advertise for 3 consecutive issues
and receive a 10% discount!
To supply artwork, email a high resolution
eps, jpeg, tiff or pdf in black and white
to [email protected].
For questions call Mandy at 330-559-9271.
MILEY
SAGE
Ad sizes and costs:
3” x 2” - $100
1/2 page - $475
1/4 page - $250
Full page - $950
Please mail a check or money order made out to:
Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165,
Canfield, OH 44406. Indicate ad size
and that it is for the Halo.
Send cards with Jodi Weinstein and find out how
you can make a donation to Angels for Animals.
blackwoodpetfood.com
Place your ad
in the Halo.
“No heaven will not ever Heaven be;
Unless my pets are there to welcome me.”
~ Anonymous
The Cecil Crematory
for loved pets
Communal Cremation, $75
Cremation with other pets. No return of ashes.
Standard Cremation, $90
Ashes returned in blue stipple metal container.
Gift certicate towards an Angels’s animal adoption
for $20 also included.
Private Cremation, $175
Ashes returned in a blue stipple metal container
and a $20 Angels gift certificate toward an animal
adoption is included. Clay paw print and hair clipping also provided.
*please add $1 to prices for every pound over 40 lbs.
Please call Diane anytime to schedule
an appointment at 330-502-5352.
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Cat & Dog Viewing
4750 State Route 165
Canfield, OH 44406
330.549.1111
www.angelsforanimals.org
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Mon.
10am - 6pm
10am - 6pm
Noon - 8pm
Noon - 8pm
10am - 6pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
Spaying and Neutering
done daily by appointment.
Call 330-549-5634 to schedule.
Calendar of Events
Angels Gigantic Garage Sale
Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH
Friday, April 19, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m
Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
and 3:15 - 5 p.m
Angels at the
167th Annual Canfield Fair
Canfield Fairgrounds, Canfield, OH
August 28 through September 2
8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Angels’ Golf Outing and
Doggie Daze Reunion
have unfortunately been cancelled for this year,
but we hope to have them again next year.
Follow Angels on the web at angelsforanimals.org and our social media sites:
BLOGSPOT: angelsforanimalsblog.blogspot.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/pages/Canfield-OH/Angels-For Animals/98051736137
FLICKR: flickr.com/photos/angelsforanimals
TWITTER: twitter.com/AngelsforAnimals
YOU TUBE: youtube.com/user/Angels4Animals
halo
Programs
and Specials
Pet Wellness Clinic
Healthcare for cats
and dogs available
every Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday
at the shelter.
Appointment required.
To schedule,
call 330-549-5634.
Show Us the Mommy
Fix a mother cat at
regular price and then
spay/neuter her kittens
for $20 each.
Farm Owners
Ask about our Farm
Cat Discount Rate.
Documentable
Financial Issues
Ask about our hardship
programs.