S.P.A.

S.P.A.'s VALENTINE'S DAY RAFFLE!

Do you have a pet with behavioral issues? Have you lost a beloved pet and want to see how they are doing? Do you have problems with certain pets getting along in your household? THEN LET DR. AGNES THOMAS HELP YOU FIND SOLUTIONS!

An Extra Special Thanks! (click on Tackle Box II below)

PLEASE SUPPORT S.P.A.'s LOVE YOUR PETS VALENTINE'S DAY RAFFLE SPONSORS!

The Following Local and National Sponsors made S.P.A.'s 'LOVE YOUR PETS VALENTINE'S DAY RAFFLE' Possible! Please Click READ MORE Below to see a full list of those people/businesses who generously donated gift baskets, gift certificates and more! S.P.A. is a non-profit organization comprised of unpaid volunteers and your tax deductible donations are what make our efforts to save castaway animals possible! Please Thank These Sponsors by Supporting Their Businesses/and or Purchasing Their Products!

S.P.A. Dogs' Valentine's Wish from the Heart !

S.P.A. dogs are in need of Heartworm Preventative! Pick a foster dog and sponsor their heartworm preventative as a Valentine's Day gift to them!

1 Year Donors Receive Monthly Updates!

THE 'EYES' HAVE IT

Look into the eyes of each of the dogs held in dank cages on death row at Lucas County's Dog Pound. You'll see horrific amounts of fear, hesitant hope, and confusion. But you'd better hurry: 75% of them will be killed and incinerated as soon as possible.

November 7th - Saturday Night

Thanks to everyone for prayers and donations sent to Alma's Peach. Please Click below for full update!

HUGE THANKS TO CELEBRITY CRUISES AND TACKLE BOX II!

S.P.A. wishes to send heaps of thanks to Celebrity Cruises for this major donation!

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WE ALSO WISH TO THANK (IN A HUGE WAY) - Tackle Box II as well as all local sponsors for your support of S.P.A.'s BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! A good time was had by all! Click READ MORE to take a peak of some of these wonderful remembrances... Please check out S.P.A.'s Local Sponsor List!

This was the Best S.P.A. Bash Ever!

Youth of the Year - AWARD OF COMPASSION!

Andrew and Jayden LaCrosse, of Huron, Ohio, a very special sister and brother team, celebrate their birthdays together each year as both were September babies. They decided that this year for their birthday celebration they would request that their friends bring 'presents' for SPA rescued animals, rather than bring gifts for them. SPA was so touched by their selfless, compassionate gift that we decided to honor Andrew and Jayden LaCrosse as SPA's YOUTH OF THE YEAR and present to them our AWARD OF COMPASSION! These two offer great hope for our world's future!

Tush Wheeley - A Very Special Cat

Tush Wheely was found on a bike path in North Baltimore, Ohio by two girls riding their bikes.

They called countless rescue organizations in their area but no one was willing or able to help this cat, who was panting from dehydration and starving to death. He was in need of medical attention and looked very "rough" they said.

They called a vet’s office, Tri County, who suggested they call S.P.A. in Fremont, Ohio. They know of a big sucker who is part of this organization who has a hard time saying no to special needs cases. One of the girl's sister works at Tri County.

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO TUSH WHEELY'S MEDICAL EXPENSES!

WE NEED LITTER!

S.P.A. is in dire need of SCOOPABLE LITTER! Even if you can donate one box of scoopable litter, that would be great... and we will even pickup from your front porch!

WHO'S WHO IN ANIMAL RESCUE?

There are hundreds of humane societies across the U.S. and they have no connection with each other. Some are no kill organizations, some aren't. Some are non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations, others are not. Some humane societies are actually part of their county's paid employees, but most humane societies are locally formed, independent organizations and are comprised of unpaid volunteers. Most volunteer-based organizations rely on contributions of volunteers and private donations. Each organization sets up its own rules and guidelines.

S.P.A.'s VIEWPOINT

It is everyone's responsibility to make a difference.

Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of McGrady in Wagner vs. McGrady

Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of McGrady in Wagner vs. McGrady. READ 6TH DISTRICT FINDINGS. A HUGE Thank You Attorney Terry Lodge for presenting this case to the 6th District Court of Appeals. A special thanks to Attorney Polly Grunfeld Sack whose help and guidance proved invaluable. Click on read more below...

S.P.A. Volunteers Teach Jewels to Trust Again! UPDATE! JEWEL'S HAPPY ENDING (OR SHOULD WE SAY BEGINNING!)

UPDATE: JEWELS HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY A VERY SPECIAL COUPLE FROM CLYDE, OHIO! She's found the forever love she was hoping for! Jewels is taking dog training classes with Buchele's K-9 Service, LLC, and is earning A+'s at each session. She is thankful that SPA saw her at the pound and recognized the "jewel" that was there in her heart. A real diamond in the rough. She seemed unadoptable because she was unapproachable. She snarled and growled whenever anyone came near to her... but when SPA members looked deeply into Jewel's eyes, they saw the dog they knew she would soon become. Her new family wouldn't take a million dollars for her! IMAGINE THAT! She was appropriately named by the dog pound when she was collected as a stray on from the streets of downtown Fremont, skinny and scavenging for food, after having recently given birth to puppies. Her puppies were not taken to the dog pound with Jewels because their whereabouts were unknown, but it appeared that they were still nursing as indicated from her breasts. S.P.A. IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE... JUST ASK JEWELS!

Jewels was at the pound and hid in the back of her cage. When someone approaced her, she growled and barked.

Jewels has responded well to walks in the park, hugs, and treats. All she needed and wanted was a little love... she is now wagging, giving frequent kisses, and has stopped blinking and pulling away from us when we reach our hand out to pet her.

CLICK 'READ MORE' just below this paragraph to view her wonderful updated photos! To read Jewel's original story, scroll down to: "JEWELS NEEDS A SPECIAL FAMILY TO LOVE!"

The Beagle Boys - UPDATE! Lewie and Junior have been placed with incredible forever families!

UPDATE! Junior was adopted to a wonderful family in Bowling Green who lost their former beagle to cancer and back trouble. Junior fit right in with this family and they really love him!

Lewie was also adopted into the perfect home in Clyde, Ohio. They have two beautiful young daughters who are two and three years old, and Lewie is fantastic with them! I don't know who is luckier, Lewie or the Smith family!

Junior (left) and Lewey (right) are two young, WONDERFUL, fully-vetted beagle boys who are looking for forever homes.

JEWELS NEEDS A SPECIAL FAMILY TO LOVE!

Jewels was picked up by the dog warden as a stray. She appeared to have recently given birth, but her puppies were not with her when she was picked up. Jewels is a special needs sweetheart.

She seems quite frightened by human beings. There must be a reason for that.

Those who strike out aggressively towards animals have long been recognized as those who are dangerous to other family members.

You know... the mentally distraught, insecure and totally screwed-up people who literally "hurt" the ones they love the most?

Many of these abused, innocent, castaway animals are the toss-aways who end up in kill shelters.

It's the end of the road for them... (and they were never even given a chance)...

These are the ones that are often overlooked by potential adaptors... and sometimes, I think that is a big mistake.

Take Jewels, for instance...

STORIES FROM THE HEART

Don't Forget to Read, "Stories From The Heart" by clicking in the pink bar at top of home page! First, click READ MORE below!

BECOME AN ACTIVE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

S.P.A. needs loving foster homes to act as a stepping stone for these very special animals, helping them with the transition from unknown stray to pure joy in their forever human's heart.

Ohio's Laws Regarding Animal Abuse

Did you know that it is against the law to shoot ANY cat, regardless of whether or not you think it has an owner?

S.P.A. Member Sued for Helping Stray Dog!

S.P.A. Member, Terry McGrady, of Fremont, Ohio was recently sued by his neighbor for rescuing a dog running at large...

SPA President Receives National Recognition!

Barbara McGrady of Fremont has received the 2005 Animal Kingdom Kindred Spirit Award from the Doris Day Animal Foundation for founding Society for the Protection of Animals, which under her leadership has promoted community spay/neuter programs aimed at reducing pet overpopulation and rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed hundreds of abused and abandoned dogs and cats.

McGrady first to buy plates in Sandusky County

Barbara McGrady, Sandusky County animal advocate and president of Society for the Protection of Animals, Inc., was the first person in Sandusky County to purchase the Ohio "Pet" license plates.

"Far too many adoptable dogs and cats are being killed in Ohio shelters and pounds every day. The only answer is for people to realize the importance of spaying and neutering their cats and dogs," McGrady said.

Group effort saves cat from freezing in tree top

Barbara McGrady, president of Society for the Protection of Animals, was contacted at 3:45 p.m. Monday by the Fremont Police. The dispatcher told McGrady that there was a cat stuck near the top of a tree located next to the police station, and several of the officers were concerned the cat might freeze to death.