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inside M A Y 2 0 1 8 COLUMNS 4 ASK THE TRAINER 7 PICK OF THE PACK 9 DOGS IN THE CITY Photo Greg Murray F E AT U R E S 6 10 14 16 FROM THE CAGE TO THE COUCH RUNNING THE DOGS OF CLE DOG BLOOD DONORS IMAGES BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY 18 HELP STOP PUPPY MILLS 20 DOG FRIENDLY FESTIVALS On the Cover The City Dog Runners Club out with their charges for a run through the CLE Publishers Karen Uthe Semancik Mark Brabant Webmaster Karolina Shook Cover Photo Greg Murray Columnists Jennifer Baker Pick of the Pack Don Green Ask the Trainer Amanda Roush Dogs in the City Contributing Writers Ann McDonald Lauren Smith Linda Slusser Susan Spisak CLE DOG magazine is published monthly by GoFetch Media LLC P O Box 40172 Bay Village OH 44140 Copyright 2018 GoFetch Media LLC All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission Unsolicited articles are invited but the Publishers reserve the right to edit any and all materials All materials submitted to CLE DOG are considered to be CLE DOG property and unconditionally assigned to CLE DOG for publication and copyright purposes ADVERTISING INFORMATION Karen Uthe Semancik Karen cledog net 216 598 6361 PHOTO SUBMISSIONS Mark Brabant Mark cledog net 440 785 4136 Join our email newsletter list at CLEDOG net

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BEHAVIOR B Y DON GREEN Considering Agility Training H ello my name is Don and I m an agility addict It started innocently enough with an English Cocker Spaniel puppy named Cassie Cassie loved going on walks and we started puppy classes at a local training center I thought it would be fun to try something else with her and we took an introductory agility class Fast forward 12 years and I have earned championships with four different dogs I am teaching 14 classes our club is putting on trials and I go to about 35 weekend trials a year Let s start with some of the most common questions concerning agility How old does my dog need to be Any age is appropriate The best thing you can do with a young dog is to teach him to learn What you are teaching your dog isn t as important as the fact that you are building a relationship with your dog and teaching him it s fun to play with you One agility world champion teaches a new trick every day for the first year before she even introduces her dogs to agility It is also important to remember there are physical considerations for young dogs for example when a dog s growth plates will close It is important to discuss with your veterinarian when your dog is old enough to safely jump over obstacles What training does my dog need before he can start classes This will vary from instructor to instructor Personally I will accept a dog in class as long as the dog has a general level of control Since formal obedience classes work with the dog exclusively off one s left side it will be important for you to spend time working with your dog on your right side as well Some obedience trained dogs have trouble adjusting to working off the opposite side How long will it take before I can start running courses Most people want to be like the dogs they see on YouTube and TV Just like humans who are learning to play the piano or how to play baseball we have to begin with playing scales and learning how to 4 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio throw so each agility team has to master some foundational skills However once you have the basic skills you can progress rapidly If you just want to play around look for classes that have titles such as Agility for Fun Class names vary greatly so be sure to ask what class is best for you and your dog What should I look for in a trainer facility All of us have different styles and goals both as students and teachers but there are some basics you should look for in a trainer The first consideration is whether the trainer can teach one size doesn t fit all and the trainer must be able to relate to the handler dog team The second is if the trainer is knowledgeable and has experience In agility the best indicator is if the trainer actively competes As far as the facility is concerned the top priority is a positive environment and safe equipment What athletic level do I need The great thing about agility is there is a place for everyone the age range for handlers who compete extends from teenagers to octogenarians Finally I would suggest you take some time to see what agility is all about Google or YouTube dog agility and attend local agility trials Hopefully your interest in agility is piqued and I look forward to seeing you at a trial or in a class Don Green with his wife April dog Gunner and two AKC judges spent his professional career teaching and coaching at various levels He now uses that experience to work with agility handlers and their dogs Don has been instructing for eight years and has four dogs who have earned the MACH Master Agility Champion from AKC Don is an agility trainer at CLErun Agility Training Center

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From the Cage C uch to the Autumn was found in a ditch in Southern Ohio The vets believe she was there for a few weeks She was skin and bones and had a fractured displaced femur and fractured pelvis Storm s Angels stepped in and with the help of the rescue s orthopedic vet a grant and generous donations her leg was able to be saved During recovery Autumn was Autumn at rescue stubborn and loved to escape her crate and playpen She would sneak up behind people nibble their behinds and then act innocent Autumn is all healed up now and found a wonderful home in Lorain where she is loved and spoiled 6 Autumn today PetPeople is proud to sponsor From the Cage to the Couch As your neighborhood store for pets we are deeply committed to supporting local nonprofit animal related charities Come bring your rescued pets into one of our eight Northeast Ohio stores for natural wholesome and nutritious foods and treats to help them thrive in their new life Partners With Paws of Lorain County Inc raises funds for pets in need like Autumn Saving homeless pets four paws at a time PartnersWithPawsOfLorainCountyInc www PetPeopleStores com www PartnersWithPawsLC com All things DOG in Northeast Ohio

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PRODUCTS BY JENNIFER BAKER P U P P Y N U T R I T I O N Since many people decide to add a new puppy to their family in the spring and summer this is the first in a 3 part series of great products to help get your new puppy off to a great start Once you decide on a puppy the first step is good nutrition Puppies of all breeds grow very fast and they need a good diet to support that growth A puppy that gains weight too fast can have joint problems later in life while an underweight puppy can have vitamin and mineral deficiencies that impact long term health Large breed puppies benefit from a formula made especially for them to support bone and joint health for the first 18 24 months of life while they are growing Breeds less than 50 pounds as adults are generally done growing by 12 months At the Grateful Dog Bakery we look for companies that are independently owned do their own manufacturing and source their ingredients from countries with high standards Once you find a good company then you can choose either a large breed or regular formula as appropriate Don t be afraid to rotate proteins for your puppy long term studies show that doing this decreases the risk of allergies later in life Excellent puppy food options from Fromm Dr Gary s Best Breed and Orijen Treats play a big part in training your puppy Small low calorie flavorful treats reward your puppy for good behavior and make learning much more fun Low calorie is important because early in training you are using a lot of treats and you don t want to give your puppy too many calories Using a freeze dried food as a treat is a great way to give your puppy awesome nutrition while rewarding good behavior It also gives you the opportunity to introduce new proteins When I am training my dog Dash on something new or difficult I use a high value treat that he is willing to work hard for The Answers Raw Goat Cheese treats are a favorite of his and when he sees me take them out of the freezer he knows good things are coming He also knows he has to give me his attention and work to get that treat I get attention and focus Dash gets treats and our training sessions are good fun for us both Puppy treats from Bixbi Gibson s Bounty Bites Answers and Happy Howie s Jennifer Baker is owner of Grateful Dog Bakery in North Ridgeville an all natural dog and cat supply store featuring an in store dog bakery She is the proud mom of five dogs and one cat To contact Jennifer email news gratefuldogbakery com or follow her GratefulDogB May 2018 CLEDOG net 7

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AROUND TOWN BY AMANDA ROUSH BELLA MIA from Dog Life in CLE Warm weather and sunny days are upon on us One way to get your family and dogs out of the house and into some exercise is the Northeast Ohio SPCA s 14th Annual New Leash on Life Woof Walk This event takes place on May 12 from 8 a m 12 p m at Edgewater Park Walk three miles with your dogs friends family and coworkers to help save thousand of lives at this no kill pet shelter Registration is 25 and you can pre register onlline at northeastohiospca wixsite com or on the day of the event Even if you re not up for walking there are plenty of things to do onsite a DJ photo booth pet contests raffle prizes vendors and adoptable dogs Bella and I attended the last few years and will be back again this year as a vendor with Mia in tow This event had a great turnout last year with all the added activities and I have no doubt attendance will be up again this year Euclid Creek Bradley Woods Another way to get out and about is to join in on Dog Life in CLE s pack walks We are bringing the pack walks back this year to get people and dogs out walking together and exploring the lovely metroparks in the Greater Cleveland area We welcome all dogs no matter the size or breed Last year we had walks at Euclid Creek Reservation and Bradley Woods Reservation Our first pack walk is scheduled for Sun May 20 at 6 p m at Garfield Park Reservation Follow the event on Facebook to stay updated on the latest details Dog Life in CLE is now a proud partner with Destination Cleveland We are an online resource of dog friendly places and events for both locals and visitors to Cleveland Stay tuned for more fun events we are planning this summer You can find more information about all of these events on our Facebook page and our website doglifeincle com May 2018 CLEDOG net 9

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FEATURE Running the Dogs of CLE By Susan Spisak Photo Greg Murray Squiggy aka Squig was a frightened leash reactive Hound mix who landed in Cleveland s City Kennel Their play groups were out for him he wasn t comfortable interacting with dogs so he likely would ve gone kennel crazy Enter City Dogs Runners Club the incredible program that s part of City Dogs Cleveland the adoption and volunteer arm of the city s Division of Animal Care Control Runners got Squig out on jogs to channel his energy and intelligence and that turned out to be a lifesaver He quickly morphed into a confident boy who not only became a star runner but easily accepted other dogs and that once dreaded leash Thanks to this unique club Squig became the dog he was meant to be and yes after six months at the kennel he was adopted and is living his dream City Dogs Runners Club is largely the brainchild of kennel volunteer and chair Bryana Polen It all started when this animal loving Clevelander began volunteering at the kennel in 2016 and word spread that she leashed up her own rescued Pit mix and Pointer for runs Polen was aware there had been talk of a running group as the kennel s dedicated volunteers thought it would be a beneficial exercise and enrichment program for the adoptable dogs that they champion especially for the many harder to adopt Pit mixes 10 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio Polen took the lead and approached Shelter Operations Manager Michelle Harvanek for her blessing to explore the idea Her response was immediate Anything we can do to keep the dogs in our care mentally and physically healthy while they re here Polen researched shelter running groups there were only about 15 across the country at that time and was impressed with RunningDog Runners at One of Kind Pets Rescue in Akron Polen met with that group s founder for insight and tips Armed with ideas she talked with Harvanek and they were able to tailor a program to meet not only their dogs needs but City Dogs mission of increasing adoptions setting them up for success in their forever homes changing perceptions of the Bully breeds and of creating opportunities for the public to see them in positive settings such as jogging through Cleveland neighborhoods or area parks with a volunteer often wearing a cool Adopt Me vest

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In December 2016 City Dogs Runners Club comprised of Animal Care and Control staff and trained kennel volunteers each with a surprised dog made their maiden group run on the Towpath at the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation in the Metroparks In the spring of 2017 they welcomed new volunteers anxious to run with their dogs Today they have over 50 runners most are in their 20s to mid 40s and roughly 60 are women Photo Greg Murray The City Dogs van can be seen all over town City Dogs Cleveland and the kennel opens at W 92nd St and Detroit Ave Then you ll see us at Edgewater said Polen Squiggy with City Dogs Runners Club Chair Bryana Polen Group runs are held on Thursday evenings and weekends weather permitting If it s an experienced group with athletic dogs they may run 4 5 miles while the less experienced may jog for two miles Most runners rotate dogs but some get attached and harness up the same friend And once a volunteer has gone on two group runs she may run solo with a club dog at her convenience Initiation criteria for newbies is the same you must be 18 years old attend a volunteer information session and be trained as a kennel walker Whether in a group or solo setting they ll usually hit a park or trail within a 15 20 minute drive from the kennel s Tremont location they transport the dogs and some even treat their workout pals to a cheeseburger on the way back Their running locations may change this December when the new state of the art Animal Care Control facility which will house The dogs that are in the running club must be in good health and cleared medically by their vet techs they re also fully vetted including shots and preventatives at initial intake and include the more athletic and younger dogs they must be at least 10 months of age They start out on shorter runs and build to two miles then to four miles or more if the dog can manage the distance Runners take along plenty of water for their charges check paws frequently and watch for any panting or overheating And they don t venture out if it s humid or over 80 degrees All terrific advice if you want to run with your own dog For the older or less energetic dogs who aren t runners there s a subset program the hiking club that still provides them with an element of stimulation It was established because some volunteers said to Polen I m not a runner but can you make me happy So once a month they take dogs on a 3 4 mile hike it s fun for the humans and canines and a wonderful bonding experience The benefits for these dogs are countless all making them more adoptable What better way to destress and reduce anxiety in a kennel dog than with a good old fashioned run or hike The fresh air and exercise keeps them from degrading becoming hyper or even aggressive These programs get dogs outdoors and onto trails something many may have never experienced Walks and runs keep them in shape and their muscles toned They enhance their socialization skills build their ability to interact with other dogs and can be a calming factor And for dogs like Squig they can put some pep in their step We re able to get to know our dog s personality more and able to make better matches added Harvanek who also runs with the club In particular if a potential adopter is looking for a dog to jog with Guess what we know what dogs are good runners Polen added that a tired dog is a happy dog so for those dogs that don t like to participate in their daily play group sessions or are selective of their dogs the City Dogs Runners Club and hiking sprees give them an opportunity that they wouldn t have otherwise I love this May 2018 CLEDOG net 11

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program I love these dogs I always say I have three dogs my two dogs at home and my kennel dogs Just a few of the 50 City Dogs Runners Club volunteers CLE DOG Note Please consider adopting from the kennel located at 2690 W 7th St in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland While the Division of Animal Care Control attempts to reunite strays with their owners or transfer them to partner shelters or rescues there are 80 100 homeless dogs in the kennel at any given time To see these adoptables and view kennel hours visit petango com cacc Photo Greg Murray To volunteer with City Dogs Cleveland or with this heartwarming running club contact Harvanek at mharvanek city cleveland oh us or Polen at citydogs city cleveland oh us Follow them on Facebook CityDogsCleveland for info on upcoming summer events You ve Got To Have Friends Founded in 2003 by longtime Cleveland Kennel volunteer Becca Britton Friends of the Cleveland Kennel is a 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to provide the necessary medical and general care to the dogs and cats in need at Cleveland Animal Care Control while working to reduce intake numbers and save lives by providing affordable resources and education to Cleveland residents Britton is proud of the newer Neighborhood Pets Outreach and Resource Center Program which offers to their membership affordable wellness care a food bank pet supplies free counseling and training classes and low cost vaccine clinics for low income pet owners This is what she s all about helping animal owners in need keep their beloved pets thus keeping them out of the kennel or shelters Neighborhood Pets Outreach is located at 3711 E 65 Street in the Slavic Village Neighborhood Britton is the director and force behind this nonprofit and she s done an amazing job of growing it with only one part time assistant This nonprofit also received a 90 000 grant from Friends covers spay neuter costs and emergency the Kenneth Scott Foundation to obtain a City vet care and also purchases necessities for the Dogs Mobile Adoption Van It gets the dogs out kennel including preventatives medications and about explained Britton City Dogs staff is food beds new runs and more Britton shared now able to transport them to adoption events that Friends program budget for City Dogs last and hopefully find new owners who were smitten year totaled almost 80 000 about 20 000 of at the meet and greet She said it s also used to that just for heartworm treatments transfer dogs to partner shelters Friends of the Cleveland Kennel invested over 16 000 toward building play yards to make Dogs To support Friends of the Cleveland Kennel City Playing for Life an international training and Dogs and the kennel consider attending the 14th behavior modification program for shelter dogs Annual Art Fur Animals Benefit and Auction on Becca Britton with her faithful companion Peanut possible at the kennel in 2016 Reps from the Sat May 19 at Gray s Armory 1234 Bolivar in nonprofit Dogs Playing for Life mentored kennel staff on general Cleveland There will be light appetizers and beverages live and operations canine play sessions and assessment and training programs silent art auctions raffles a DJ and more Event emcee is Dawn that are geared toward improving their dogs quality of life and Kendrick from WKYC For info visit 501auctions com artfuranimals adoptability Tax deductible donations can be mailed to Friends of the Cleveland Kennel P O Box 770423 Lakewood 44107 12 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio

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By Linda Slusser E v e r y day H e r o e s W hen vet student Melissa Richards tells Lupin Let s go see Cristina her adopted Greyhound jumps around going crazy Lupin knows he ll be spending time with Dr Cristina Iazbik blood bank supervisor at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center where Lupin is a blood donor Dogs sometimes require a life saving blood transfusion as a result of injury illnesses such as anemia or cancer surgery or the ingestion of a poison Blood banks depend on volunteer pet donors like Lupin to supply the blood products vets need Credit The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Each pint of blood is typed and separated into several components The two most used are Packed Red Blood Cells which can be refrigerated for five weeks and Fresh Frozen Plasma which can be frozen as long as three years According to Dr Elizabeth Bystrom of Avon Lake Animal Clinic some veterinary practices are unable to store these products Instead they may rely on fresh whole blood from staff members dogs or other local screened blood donors on call Two Ohio blood banks with similar programs for their dog donors include the one at OSU and another at Riverside Animal Care Center in Dublin overseen by The Greyhound Health Initiative GHI and Executive Director Brian Collins The programs are supportive of each other responding to requests throughout the country Because demand for blood is so great each will forward a request to the other if its stock is insufficient to meet a vet s need Procedures underway at The OSU Blood Bank Ohio State s program was started 20 years ago It currently has 130 dogs enrolled as donors a majority of them Greyhounds ex racers now in forever homes The GHI decided to start a nonprofit blood bank in 2016 to help meet the great demand for blood and also to bank samples of their Greyhound donors blood to further research into the breed s unique health issues Its program currently has 54 Greyhounds and one Irish Wolfhound The OSU Blood Bank collects around 700 units of blood a year the GHI Blood Bank has collected over 225 units of blood since opening A single blood donation can usually provide transfusions for four patients 14 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio Both the OSU and GHI blood banks have similar requirements for donor eligibility To be evaluated for participation in the programs a dog must weigh at least 55 pounds be between the ages of 1 6 be healthy and friendly and be available to donate about six times a year Any dog purebred or mixed breed can qualify and is welcomed However Greyhounds special traits make them ideal donors Their short coats and long necks allow easy access to a vein and their gentle calm temperaments make them easy to work with More importantly their blood is especially rich in red blood cells and 8085 of them are universal blood donors meaning their blood can be used for all dogs Apart from the satisfaction of saving canine lives pet owners who volunteer their dogs as blood bank donors receive a number of free

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Photos courtesy of The Greyhound Health Initiative Greyhounds relax after donating blood to The Greyhound Health Initiative benefits annual physical examination a complete blood count CBC a chemistry profile to check kidney and liver function a serological test for heartworm and tick borne diseases heartworm preventative and products for flea and tick control In addition OSU provides highquality food while GHI offers free blood products for life But what is an appointment like for a canine donor After being dropped off the dog is given a brief wellness exam He lies on a table during the procedure no sedative is necessary A small spot on the neck is shaved where the IV needle is inserted dogs unlike some humans have no needle phobias Soft music plays in the background a regular radio station at OSU while GHI donors prefer a Frank Sinatra station on satellite radio Typical of quite a few donors Lupin occasionally falls asleep during the 10 minute blood draw A vet and a vet tech or two carry out the procedure ensuring that in Collins words the dog is safe comfortable and spoiled rotten at all times Afterward the dog is treated to a tasty meal Although the entire appointment takes 30 40 minutes Dr Iazbik says the dogs don t mind sacking out on cozy dog beds for a few hours to accommodate their owners schedules Dog donors can resume their normal activities the next day Dog donor heroes do save lives Just ask Dachshund Beagle mix Lola and her owner Linda Gaal After Lola collapsed on New Year s Day Gaal rushed her to Avon Lake Animal Clinic Symptoms including white gums and a dangerously low blood count led Dr Carmen Petti to diagnose immune mediated hemolytic anemia Thanks to a life saving blood transfusion 12 year old Lola is now on medication and once again enjoying her walks Asked her advice for owners wondering if they should enroll their dogs as blood donors volunteer Richards said simply Do it for sure To volunteer your dog as a blood donor contact The Ohio State University Veterinary Blood Bank at 614 688 8460 or The Greyhound Initiative Blood Bank at 800 416 5156 ext 1 Or contact local vets to see if they use on call donors The demand for blood always exceeds the supply and every contribution can help save another dog s life Linda lives with two Shelties in Wellington She enjoys writing about dogs and has had articles published in Heart of Ohio s Focus issue on Pets Maine Dog Magazine and The Bark May 2018 CLEDOG net 15

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A D V O C A C Y Volunteers Needed Help Stop Puppy Mills By Ann McDonald One of the national lists that Ohio ranks highest on is one we shouldn t be proud to be on According to the Humane Society of the United States Ohio has the second most puppy mills in the country after Missouri In case you are new to this issue puppy mills are commercial breeding facilities that breed dogs solely for profit often without concern for their health and wellbeing This results in dogs living in horrible conditions and the pups often being sold to pet stores or other resellers sick and unhealthy enough Last year a grassroots organization Stop Puppy Mills Ohio formed to get a measure put on the ballot this November that would put stricter regulations on commercial breeders as well as the pet stores that buy from them Dogs in puppy mills are typically housed in tiny overcrowded cages in unsanitary conditions without proper veterinary care or adequate access to food and water Many of these dogs are isolated from human contact leading to psychological issues Female breeding dogs are bred at every opportunity with little to no time in between litters for their bodies to recover If you want to educate yourself on this issue do a google search for the Horrible 100 puppy mills Animal advocacy groups have been trying for years to end the puppy mill problem In 2012 the state of Ohio had some success passing a bill regulating breeders but it hasn t gone far 18 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio Here are some of the details of the proposed measure Establishes welfare standards for any breeder with eight or more breeding females Requires breeders to provide the animals with constant access to water access to nutritious food protection from extreme temperatures and regular veterinary care Dogs have to have unfettered daytime access to outdoor exercise areas Enclosures would have solid flooring no wire flooring that paws can get stuck in and would be cleaned at least once per day Cages also cannot be stacked or have multiple dogs crammed together in one cage Safe breeding practices including limits on how often and how many times a dog may be bred Pet stores purchasing dogs would have to get their dogs from facilities that are in accordance with Ohio law and cannot purchase dogs from out of state facilities that do not meet the Ohio law requirements Members of Stop Puppy Mills Ohio spreading the word at a recent event In order to get this measure up for vote the group has to collect signatures from voters across the state They ve formed a coalition of

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PET CREMATION SERVICES INC volunteers but due to the large number of signatures needed they are still looking for more volunteers to collect signatures according to Meredith Blanchard public policy coordinator Efforts are ramping up across the state as warm weather comes our way For spring we have a full schedule of events around the state that volunteers can collect signatures at and having volunteers at those events will be vital towards getting all of the signatures that we need Blanchard said Signature gathering will be completed around the end of June and if all goes well the next focus will be on generating awareness for the ballot measure among voters More volunteers will be needed to hand out yard signs get posters up hand out pamphlets volunteer at polling places and get the word out in whatever way possible NOW SERVING THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA Pet Cremation Services Inc was founded in 1996 on the principle of providing the public with an honest and reliable service after the loss of a pet Over the years veterinarians and pet owners have been loyal to our company because of the dedicated service provided by our employees Our service area covers 43 counties in Ohio We recently opened a branch office in Wickliffe due to the number of requests in the greater Cleveland Akron Canton and Youngstown areas We always have the respect and dignity of the pet in mind Our Motto is For The Dignity Your Pet Deserves If you are interested in volunteering for this cause visit stoppuppymillsohio com volunteer Ann McDonald is a writer dog foster and dog mom to two rescue dogs You can find her writing about her dogs dog friendly activities and dog rescue at dogsinthecle com Custom Urns Available PRIVATE COMMUNAL CREMATIONS TIMELY RETURN OF ASHES EXCLUSIVE OFFERING Custom Made Glass Jewelry Memorial Tributes By Lee Guttentag WWW PETCREMATIONCOLUMBUS COM Have your vet call us to oversee your pet s cremation or contact us directly Wickliffe 440 347 0950 Toll Free 800 669 7629 May 2018 CLEDOG net 19

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Spring has finally arrived and it s time to grab the leash and enjoy festival and market season in the CLE Mark your calendar for this year s free admission pet friendly outings Be a good puppy parent and only bring your well behaved leashed pets so these events can remain pet friendly for years to come By Lauren Smith Photo Westside Flea Facebook page Stickers by Kay Em Apparel Frostville Farmer s Market FrostvilleFarmersMarket com WHERE Cleveland Metroparks 24101 Cedar Point Road North Olmsted 44070 WHEN Every Sat 9am 1pm May 5 October 27 Farm Art Market BayArts net WHERE BAYarts 28795 Lake Road Bay Village 44140 WHEN Every Thurs 5 8 p m beginning June 7 20 All things DOG in Northeast Ohio Westside Flea Facebook com WestsideFlea Head to the North Olmsted Community Park to visit this self proclaimed treasure hunt market You and your pooch will find everything from local produce to a henna artist artisanal goods to alpacas at this 100 vendor market The June 16 event will host the Cleveland Division of Water Water Buggy to keep shoppers and furry friends cool and hydrated all day long WHERE North Olmsted Community Park 28114 Lorain Road North Olmsted 44070 WHEN Sat June 16 July 21 Aug 11 Sept 15 9am 3pm Crocker Park Market NorthUnionFarmersMarket org WHERE Crocker Park Blvd Crocker Park Westlake 44145 in front of Dick s Sporting Goods WHEN Every Sat 9am 1pm May 5 Dec 15 Vintage Marketplace at the Falls Facebook com VintageAtTheFalls WHERE In ADORABLE Olmsted Falls Grand Pacific Junction 8082 Columbia Road Olmsted Falls 44138 WHEN Sun 12 5 pm June 24 July 29 Aug 26 Sept 30 The Avon Lake Summer Market TheSummerMarket com Stroll along the coast of Lake Erie while shopping nearly 100 local creative vendors and food merchants WHERE Veterans Memorial Park Avon Lake or plug in 32756 Lake Road Avon Lake 44012 to your GPS WHEN Fri July 27 3 9pm Sat July 28 9am 5pm Vermilion Beach Market VermilionBeachMarket com WHERE Sherod Park 4700 Coen Road Vermilion 44089 WHEN Fri Aug 3 3 8pm Sat Aug 4 9am 4pm

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Night Market Cleveland NightMarketCLE com Is Felix lacking some cultural diversity Night Market Cleveland offers a healthy exotic dose of Asian fun flair fare and wares WHERE E 21st St Rockwell Cleveland 44114 parking along St Clair Superior and side streets WHEN June 29 July 27 Aug 31 and Sept 28 5 11pm Photo Night Market Cleveland Facebook page Studio KMR Photography The Cleveland Flea TheClevelandFlea com A famously dog friendly bustling event that features wares from nearly 200 local makers and vendors of unique home decor apparel food beverage art jewelry and the list marches on WHERE 3615 Superior Ave Cleveland 44114 Just plug Tyler Village into your GPS and you re good to go WHEN Sat May 12 June 9 July 14 Aug 11 Sept 8 Oct 13 9am 4pm The Cleveland Bazaar Facebook com ClevelandBazaar The Cleveland Bazaar sprinkles events throughout Northeast Ohio venues at various times of the year but its warm weather feature is held in Cleveland s Market Square Park one Saturday a month They prides themselves on highly unique one of a kind wares and you ll be dazzled here as at all Bazaar events WHERE Market Square Park W 25th St Lorain Ave Cleveland 44113 WHEN Sat May 19 June 2 June 16 July 7 July 21 Aug 4 Aug 18 Sept 1 and Sept 15 10am 4pm Art by the Falls ValleyArtCenter org WHERE Riverside Park in downtown Chagrin Falls 44022 WHEN Sat June 9 10am 7pm Sun June 10 10am 5pm Chagrin Falls Market NorthUnionFarmersMarket org WHERE N Franklin N Main streets Band Stand Traingle Park Chagrin Falls 44022 WHEN Every Sun 10am 1pm June 10 Sept 23 Legacy Village Market NorthUnionFarmersMarket org WHERE 25001 Cedar Road Central Parking Lot Lyndhurst 44124 WHEN Every Sun 10am 1pm June 10 Sept 23 Lauren Smith is a lifelong westsider who enjoys fawning over her dogs painting volunteering with Berea ARF and sewing a collection of tiny hound hoodies to keep Winston warm May 2018 CLEDOG net 21

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MAY CANINES FOR A CURE Sun May 6 Noon 4 p m at Sibling Revelry 29305 Clemens Road Westlake Bring your dogs friends and family to support the Crohn s Colitis Foundation Call 330 806 1499 for more info PINTS PUPS CALENDAR CONTEST Sun May 6 27 2 4 p m at Railroad Brewing 1010 Center Road Avon Join Love A Stray and Railroad Brewing for this monthly dog costume contest On the last Sunday of each month a winner is chosen to be featured in the 2019 Pints for Pups calendar Winners receive a 25 gift card and goody bag 10 donation requested to enter the contest with proceeds benefiting Love A Stray Dog Rescue Visit loveastraydog com for details NEW LEASH ON LIFE WOOF WALK Sat May 12 8 a m Noon at Edgewater Park This 14th annual event features a 3 mile walk DJ photo booth pet contests raffle prizes vendors and adoptable dogs Get more info at northeastohiospca wixsite com SATURDAY NIGHT SWING Sat May 12 6 30 p m at Woodside Event Center 5025 E Mill Road Broadview Hts The Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter present this reverse raffle event with a 3 000 grand prize Dinner open bar silent auction 50 50 Chinese auction side boards and more 65 95 per person Visit fccas org for ticket info BEREA ANIMAL RESCUE FUND NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Mon May 14 7 p m at Strongsville Library 27403 Lorain Road North Olmsted Visit bereaanimalrescue com or call 440 234 2034 for more info GOLD EN RUSH Sun May 20 11 30 a m at Oak Grove Pavilion in the Brecksville Reservation Walk lunch raffles search and rescue demo and more 15 all welcome Register at grinrescue org UNCORKED FOR CANINES Sun May 20 3 7 p m at Wood Wine 38790 Chester Road Avon FIDO s Companion LoveA Stray Rescue have teamed up to host a fun filled evening of food and wine pairings craft beer raffle baskets silent auction items door prizes and a cork pull Tickets are 60 each or 2 for 110 Visit loveastraydog com for tickets WAGGIN WEDNESDAY Wed May 30 6 35 p m at Lake Erie Crushers 2009 Baseball Blvd Avon Bring your dog to Sprenger Stadium for some baseball 5 dog tickets 1 hot dogs This promotion runs every Wed throughout the summer except May 16 July 4 Aug 1 Dogs must be leashed Visit lakeeriecrushers com or call 440 934 3636 for ticket info H O L I DAY S POOCH PARTY AT PETPEOPLE Sun May 6 Noon 3 p m at PetPeople in Avon 35901 Detroit Road Join Love A Stray for an adoption event Come visit do some shopping and hang out with some awesome dogs available for adoption Visit loveastraydog com for more information Chip Your Pet Month National Pet Month National Pet Week May 6 14 Puppy Mill Action Week May 7 13 National Purebred Dog Day May 1 National Specially abled Pets Day May 3 Mayday for Mutts May 6 National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day May 8 TH E B A R K E TP LACE Check out these dogcentric businesses May 2018 CLEDOG net 23

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Excellence in Orthopedics Avon Lake Animal Clinic was founded on surgical excellence We are experienced in many orthopedic procedures including fractures casting and splinting ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments torn ACL in humans dislocated joints amputation and prosthetics osteoarthritis and other orthopedic diseases Stem Cell Therapy We offer Stem Cell Therapy to help our orthopedic and osteoarthritis patients This state of the art procedure uses your pet s own stem cells as a healing agent Stem cells can become new cartilage cells have natural anti inflammatory properties to reduce pain and increase mobility In a recent study 99 of canines receiving stem cell therapy as part of their osteoarthritis protocol saw improvement in their condition Dr Carmen Petti Avon Lake Animal Clinic 440 933 5297 Call today for your Free Orthopedic and or Stem Cell Therapy Consultation

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