Update on Clementine 🧡
We want to thank the community for their generosity in support of Clementines veterinary expenses. Clementines is very sweet but she is still nervous and getting used to her limitations. We have reached out to volunteers who perform Reiki to try to help her feel more comfortable. She still has a long road ahead with laser therapy sessions to help speed healing. We are grateful for the loving care provided by her foster mom Rita.
APRIL UPDATE!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our supporters who contributed to Clementine’s veterinary care. We are delighted to share that Clementine has recovered beautifully from her surgery and is now ready for adoption. We are deeply grateful for the excellent medical care she received and for the dedication of her foster mom, Rita, who guided her through every step of recovery.
We also want to thank everyone who attended March Muttness and our Easter Bake Sale. Your participation and generosity keep our programs strong.
Upcoming Event: Nail Trim Clinic
Saturday, April 25
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
$10 donation
Open to leashed dogs and cats in carriers
Adoption Promotion: Pick‑a‑Petal
We are actively working to find loving homes for our adult cats. Throughout April, adopters can participate in our Pick a Petal promotion and receive $10 or $20 off the usual adoption fee for adult cats.
Summer Events Preview
We have a full and exciting summer ahead, including:
- Purse Pawty – May 17
- Open House & Contests
- Play for the PAWS Baseball Tournament
- Dog Swim
Watch our website banner for details as each event approaches.
Vendor Call – Fall Festival
We are now accepting vendor applications for our Fall Festival on September 19. Vendor forms are available on our News & Events page.
Shelter Statistics – Year‑to‑Date
Here’s how our progress compares to last year:
- Animal intake: ~20% increase
- TNR: 250% increase
- Adoptions: ~11% increase
- Spay/neuter surgeries: ~86% increase
We are grateful for the community support that makes this growth possible, and we remain committed to helping even more animals throughout the year.
Adopt, Share, Save a Life
Our shelter is filled with many wonderful adult cats and dogs eagerly waiting for their forever homes. You can be a hero today by sharing our adoptable pets on social media! Just click the icon on any pet’s story on our adopt-a-pet petlist. One share could be the key to a new beginning.
Celebrating Our Community Impact This year promises to be busy and fulfilling. Your ongoing support helps us keep our guests safe in a loving home-away-from-home as they await their permanent families.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Champions We are deeply grateful to our supporters, the City of Parma, and our incredible volunteers. Your generosity enables us to provide shelter and care for strays, surrendered, and abandoned animals—many of whom require medical attention and foster care before they find their forever homes. A special thank you goes out to those who open their hearts and homes to foster animals on their journey to recovery.
How You Can Make a Difference Today
- Donate:
- Make quick and secure donations via credit cards, PayPal, or by mail.
- Check our Amazon and Chew wish lists for much-needed supplies.
- Volunteer:
- We need dedicated individuals for roles like front desk support, dog walking, cleaning, and cat and dog care.
- Commit just a two-hour weekly shift, and after completing training and four shifts, enjoy the flexibility to pick up additional shifts via SignUp Genius.
Every License plate makes a difference! Consider getting an Ohio Pet Fund plate.
Catch a glimpse inside! Here’s a walk-thru view of the Parma Animal Shelter.
Join our Team!
Openings for volunteers may vary by shift anywhere from 8 am to noon or 3:30 pm to 7 pm. We expect volunteers to commit to a two-hour shift on the same day each week. Volunteers who have been fully trained and have completed at least four shifts can be recommended for membership by their shift leaders. Once membership has been approved volunteers are able to pick up other shifts available through Signup Genius.
ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT
Teresa is a sweet and affectionate female adult cat who loves giving gentle kitty kisses to show her love. She`s full of personality and charm and will even take a treat from your hand. Her favorite pastime is sipping fresh water straight from the faucet like the little queen she is. She will patiently wait for you to turn on the faucet! Whether snuggling up for some affection or showing off her quirky habits, Teresa`s loving nature makes every day brighter. Teresa will rub up against you when she`s feeling affectionate and wants attention. She is playful and likes anything that moves, especially the laser and string toys. Teresa might be okay with another cat or dog and would better with children ages 13 or older due to her getting easily over stimulated. An experienced cat owner is recommended and preferably a single or couple would be better for Teresa. Teresa is currently our longest resident cat and would love to be adopted and in her new home soon! She`s tired of watching other cats get adopted and says it is now her turn to find her forever home!
ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT
B Bub is a 7 year old spayed female cat, who was abandoned outside our shelter. The stress of shelter life is too much for her, so she is currently in a foster home. She is patiently waiting for her new forever home. B Bub is shy and timid until she gets to know and trust you. Therefore she would do better in a quiet home with no small children. Once she does, B Bub is a sweetheart, who loves to explore, play and cuddle. She does not like to be picked up. B Bub is a big girl who needs to lose a little weight, otherwise a healthy cat. She just needs lots of time, patience and love in her new home.
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