My name is Ali, I grew up in Ross, graduated from Bowling Green (ohio, not kentucky), absolutely love chocolate, enjoy playing tennis, and I have a strong love for dogs. It started early... at about 6 years old, just as any normal child who just wants a family dog, but it took me about 8 years to convince my parents that they wanted one as well. I used to clip out newspaper ads of dogs for sale and leave them on my parent's pillows, just as a little reminder in case they changed their minds. I would beg and beg and beg... until one day my family threw me a surprise party, saving the best present for last: A card telling me that I was getting a dog....finally! I went to the Humane Society and picked out our first family dog, Holly, a beautiful mutt. She sadly passed away my senior year in college, it took a long time to get over losing her, but I missed having a dog around so much!
Now age 24, I have my very own pup, Zumaya. He is a black lab, and just about 1 year old. I adopted him from the Humane Society up in Trenton Ohio. He has adjusted so easily into my life, and I couldn't imagine not having him around.
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Adopt A Pet
Each week Meg Stephenson brings in a new dog that needs a home from Animal Friends Humane Society in Trenton, Ohio. This weeks featured dog, Ember!
Engaging Ember Click Here to learn more about Ember and Watch a Video of her visit with us!
Loving and Attentive Jethro Click Here to learn more about Jethro and Watch a Video of his visit with us!
Attention Hog Ireane Click Here to learn more about Ireane and Watch a Video of her visit with us!
Upload your pets photo here, others will rate your pet on a scale of 1-10.
Dog Park of The Month Otto Armleder Memorial Park 5000 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, OH 45226
There is a great canopy for shade when you first walk in. It covers an open cement slab with benches that is fenced in until you are ready to let your dog run into either the small dog or large dog area.
Also there is plenty of drinking water to go around. There is a water fountain with a drinking bowl attached to the side. Just be careful during the really cold months of winter they have to turn off the water in case of freezing. Then you just have to bring your own.
Do you have a favorite dog park that you visit, and would like to share? Email me and it could be the featured Dog Park of The Month!
Great News! All $11,000 has been raised for Andrew to get his service dog. Up until 6/30/08, $3,000 had been raised, until an anonymous donor donated $8,000! Now they just need help raising travel money, money for a 10 night stay in a hotel in Xenia where they are picking up their dog, donations for 2 kennels, pet supplies and food.
If you would be interested in donating for any of the above items, please send an email to 4pawsforandrew@gmail.com
My name is Andrew Smith, and I'm almost your typical
nine-year-old-boy. My life revolves around football and baseball, and I
tend to get stuck on one thing for months at a time. I love the Bengals
and the Reds: I am, after all, from Cincinnati! I play on a football
team and a baseball team, but it's hard for me when I miss the ball or
the tackle, I just can't seem to deal with it. I've been mean to the
coaches even, but they usually cut me a break. I get upset when my
school work doesn't show 100% perfect and even more upset when my mom
asks me to stop playing and do something, even come and eat!
On September 13, The Beach Waterpark will be gone to the dogs! It’s time for the
annual Doggie Paddle, when area canines and their humans take over the water
park for a day of fun in the surf which also benefits the League for Animal
Welfare.
This year’s Doggie Paddle
takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 13, and marks the first
time the park has been open exclusively for pooches and their people. Tickets
are $12 for humans (with a portion of the proceeds going to the League for
Animal Welfare); dogs get in free and receive free treats at the park’s
entrance. In addition to an open swim in the Kahuna Beach Wavepool, the event
features a live band, pet-related vendors and activities such as the Dog Dive,
in which dogs dive into the wavepool to fetch tennis balls for prizes, Bobbing
for Wieners, Kibble Race, a Send-and-Retrieve Contest, and a Dog-Owner
Look-alike Contest.
Tickets for the Doggie
Paddle are available on-line at www.thebeachwaterpark.com (look on the September
Calendar of Events page and click on Doggie Paddle on
September 13.) Owners must also fill out a waiver, available on the website,
which includes event rules of participation. It’s a tail-waggin’ good time for
all!
For more information,
directions or to purchase tickets, go to www.thebeachwaterpark.com or call 1-800-886-SWIM.
Adopt Pickwick from the Animal Friends Humane Society!
Wednesday 09-03-2008 8:31am ET
****Update**** Pickwick has been reconnected with his owner!! Thank You!!
Pickwick stopped in the studio today, and he was adorable! Pickwick is a Jack Russel Terrier, about 3 years old. He is very calm for the Jack Russel Terrier Breed, and just absolutely loves attention.
Click Here for more information about Pickwick and adoption, and make sure you watch the video of Pickwick's visit with us!
Items at the top of the Animal Friends Humane Society Wish List
1) Distilled water - URGENT! 2) Liquid laundry detergent - URGENT! 3) Mop Head - URGENT! 4) Bleach - URGENT! 5) Dog and Cat Toys 6) Gas gift cards - Petmobile 7) Large towels 8) 9 Volt batteries 9) First Class Stamps 10) Plastic forks, knives, and spoons
A large amount of supplies are necessary to properly care for all
the animals at our facility. If you are able to donate any of the items
from our ongoing list, please call 513-867-5727. You can drop off the items whenever it is convenient for you, or we can arrange for a pick up. Call if you have questions.
You
can also mail items or a check for us to purchase the items to: Animal
Friends Humane Society, 5225 Trenton Rd, Trenton, Oh 45067
Since the Democratic Convention is taking place this week, and the Republic Convention next week, I thought I would gather some pictures of all the dogs that have been a part of politics in the U.S.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt driving in his convertible with his dog Fala.
Vice President Richard Nixon, his wife, Thelma (Pat) Ryan, and his two
daughters, Julie and Tricia, are accompanied on the beach by a furry
friend.
President Lyndon Baines Johnson kneels and pets his pet beagle, Him.
John John Kennedy and his wife, Carolyn, walk with their dog.
President Gerald Ford and his daughter, Susan, play with Liberty, their new golden retreiver.
President Bill Clinton walks with his wife Hillary, daughter Chelsea and their dog Buddy.
President George W. Bush carries Barney out to greet the media.
And here are some treats for your dog depending on which side you support.
Adopt Duchess! from the Animla Friends Humane Society
Friday 08-22-2008 5:18pm ET
Duchess is a pure bred boxer, about 1 year old, and sooo sweet and loveable! She is not yet up on Petfinder, but if you are interested in adopting her from Animal Friends Humane Society please call 513-867-5727 or visit www.animalfriendshs.org
Click Here to watch the video of Duchess' visit with us!
Wardens had ordered 39 dogs checked for flea and fly bites. They also
issued citations for extreme heat, insufficient bedding and floors
dogs' feet could fall through.
Apparently in Pennsylvania it is legal for an owner to put their dog down by shooting it. There is no reason for the owner of these dogs to do this. If you can't take care of the animals you have either give them up or recognize the consequences that you may face if your miscare is discovered. There is no reason for animals to live like this...they have no choice, but the owner sure does. If you didn't want these animals anymore, then give them up. Simple as that.
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