S.P.A.

PRINCESS SADIE - 8 WEEK OLD KITTEN IS LOOKING FOR A HOME

Sadie was found wraped up in a towel on the side of the road when she was only 4 weeks old. She was dehydrated and starving and at death's door.

VERY SORRY BUT CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS... MEET & GREET ~ SATURDAY June 20th!

Please come to Meet & Greet adoptable S.P.A. animals at Wal-Mart in Sandusky this Saturday! Each person making a donation of any amount is automatically entered into our MEET & GREET MONTHLY RAFFLE!

Winner of the JUNE 13th Drawing was Michael Elliot of Sandusky, OH. Mike won ONE FREE WORKS CAR WASH at HAPPY JACK'S FILL & WASH in Fremont, Ohio! S.P.A. sends a BIG THANK YOU to Happy Jack's for supporting the animals! This WORKS WASH has a $18 value.

Meet Annie, a wonderful, 2 year old shepherd mix.

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!

SUMMER PET TIPS

Heat exhaustion is a swift killer and an all too common occurrence in many dogs and cats.

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! Jewels Needs a Loving Forever or Foster Home!

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! 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 IS STILL IN NEED OF A LOVING HOME WHERE HE CAN RECEIVE THE ATTENTION HE IS HUNGRY FOR!

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.

SENIOR GIRL CELESTE NEEDS A LOVING HOME!

THIS IS A COURTESY POST for a wonderful, senior woman who has to move to California to be cared for by her daughter.

She is unable to take her very best friend, Celeste, and was very upset on the phone when she said, "I certainly hope I don't have to have her euthanized."

Her love for this dog was apparent. Throughout our entire conversation she paused, tried to fight back her tears (and couldn't), and then continued explaining to me that she has no one to leave her dog with.

I told her S.P.A. would do everything we could to find a perfect home for this sweet girl. She will be leaving for Calilfornia in a couple of weeks.

S.P.A. Member Personally Sued for Rescuing Stray Dog!

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

The appeal will be argued to a panel of 3 judges of the appellate court on November 10th, 2008.

If you find a stray dog in need, do you feel you should be able to help it? Well so does S.P.A. and they are fighting for your right to do just that.

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?

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!

S.P.A. is in URGENT Need of Loving Foster homes.

S.P.A. OPPOSES HOUSE BILL 568, proposed by Representative Tyrone Yates

If you oppose Representative Tyrone Yates' bill to order the warden/law enforcement to enter people's homes and remove and kill all dogs believed to be pit bulls then you need to email a letter in opposition stating your feelings.

Letter of Opposition to the State Government and Elections Committee.

Ohio House Bill 568, if passed, would demand that dog wardens obtain search warrants and seize people's beloved pets (pit bulls or dogs who look like pit bulls) SO THEY ALL COULD BE KILLED. The Pit Bull "Holocaust." (CAUTION! GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

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.

BERT & ERNIE UPDATE

READ STORIES FROM THE HEART FOR A BERT & ERNIE UPDATE! (See pink bar under S.P.A. above). Don't Click READ MORE below, nothing is there. Bert and Ernie's story can be seen by clicking on STORIES FROM THE HEART. Then, scroll down to bottom. Worth Reading!