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Rex: A Dog Finds Letter from the CEO pg. 2 A Day in the Life pg. 3 His Way Home Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon pg. 7 People often say that dogs “live in the moment,” and that Archie might have consumed fentanyl or a similar don’t spend time thinking about the past. Hopefully, this drug. The veterinary staff treated him with Narcan, and is true. Because the trauma Rex went through as a puppy within minutes, his condition began to improve. is something that the APL staff, and his adopter, will not Losing his sibling and being so ill would be rough on forget. any dog, let alone a puppy. But poor Archie suffered yet Rex, then known as Archie, was just two months old another trauma. He was adopted less than two weeks when he arrived at the APL. The little Border Collie puppy after he came to the APL but he was not the right fit for was vomiting, panting and yelping as if in pain. The his new family and was returned three days later. The APL person surrendering him said he had been fine until that veterinary staff examined him and found that Archie’s morning. That person added that Archie’s brother had leg was broken. A splint and some time in a foster home exhibited the same symptoms, and died that day. Routine were necessary to get him back on his paws—and to find tests did not reveal the cause of Archie’s distress. someone who would take him into their family and care The APL veterinarian wondered whether Archie had for him for the rest of his life. eaten something that his owner did not disclose. Through It would seem like Archie had the worst luck in the world. careful questioning, an APL staff member determined Humans had let him down. But whatever force brings people and animals together were about to make it all up to Archie in the form of a kind lady named Jennifer. Jennifer is a registered veterinary technician, for whom having multiple dogs is “kind of the norm.” Just a few months earlier, her husky had passed away, leaving a hole in their hearts and their family. Jennifer and her husband decided to look for a puppy from a rescue, having found that younger dogs usually were easier to introduce to the pack, which at the time included two German Shepherds, two lab mixes, and a husky. They came to the APL on the day Archie was deemed ready to be adopted. Jen was immediately drawn to him; he was loving and playful, fetching toys in the meet and greet room. Hearing about all he had gone through in his first three months, Jen knew she couldn’t leave him, and could provide him the loving, secure home he deserved. The pack welcomed him immediately. She renamed him Rex.

Rex, on left, with all his canine siblings. Continued on page 4 Bennie’s Blurb

About a year ago, I wrote about the remarkable advances we have made for the homeless animals that come to us needing more advanced medical or surgical care through the Cleveland APL’s Second Chance Program. Whether or not we can afford to provide treatment is seldom a without immediate, aggressive Parvo at the APL because we did not consideration anymore, and we have supportive treatment, has a very low have a safe space to manage it. We you to thank for that! Instead, our survival rate, especially in puppies. still don’t have an ideal space, but we decision-making revolves around Of the three pups who came in, one have been able to identify temporary whether treatment will be humane was gravely ill, and sadly, did not solutions that have allowed us to save and safe for that animal. If so, survive despite our attempts to help many precious lives. But the solutions then we need to determine where him. Jack (now Bennie) was already are far from sustainable. symptomatic and had nasty diarrhea. the animal can be housed during This is just one of the many reasons treatment that will support proper He was the runt and only weighed we’re so excited about our planned quality of care. Often, our wonderful 1.8 pounds, so his prognosis was poor. facility renovation. It will include foster homes come to the rescue, but His sister Jill was thriftier and had not redesigned holding areas that will not every condition can, or should, started to show signs yet. Thankfully, give us the flexibility and ability be treated in a foster home. Specially on the day they came in, our team, to safely quarantine animals with trained foster families may not be who was committed to trying to save available the instant we need them. these puppies, was able to identify contagious diseases or isolate animals That means we have to have the right a temporary space where they could with special needs who aren’t thriving kind of space at the APL where we safely quarantine them for a few days, in our larger holding areas. can provide safe, humane treatment provide the aggressive life-supporting Thanks to the commitment of our and ongoing care that will not treatment necessary, and not risk the compassionate and uncompromising present a risk to other animals. welfare of other newly vaccinated team and your incredible generosity, Hold that thought. animals. Bennie is living a life filled with joy and love. With your continued You may have noticed that I’m Despite the odds against them, generosity, we can “Unleash the holding someone new in photo above. Jack and Jill made it through those His name is Bennie, and he became a critical first few days. Five days later, Dream” and save many more animals Harvey last November. Bennie was one they were moved to the home of an like Bennie and his sister in improved of a litter of six puppies. After three amazing foster family who continued spaces that support the incredible of the puppies died in their home, the their quarantine and nurtured them care we’re providing. I can’t imagine owner rushed the remaining pups to while they grew bigger and stronger. a world without Bennie just because us for help. As you may have guessed, A few weeks later, these two resilient we couldn’t quarantine him for they all tested positive for Parvovirus. pups were adopted. treatment—and if you met him, I In unvaccinated dogs, Parvo is an There was a time not so long ago that know you couldn’t either. extremely contagious disease that, we couldn’t even think about treating

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2 A Day in the of Dr. Allison Lash—Headlife of Veterinary Services, Cleveland APL

“Good morning. Excuse me,” I say as I finagle my way Moments later Felicity, through a sea of people and pet carriers lined up in a beagle, is brought in our garage. It’s 8 a.m. on a Tuesday, and our team is with stab wounds on welcoming and organizing families who are coming her face. You can barely to have their pets spayed or neutered. I count 50 see her beautiful eyes. carriers, making a mental note of the number of known We are triaging and surgeries we’ll be performing today. I start planning our providing immediate day’s work, making sure we’re not bringing in dogs for care to Kane and exams when cats are in for surgery. Felicity, when Blueberry, Yesterday, Chelsea, a shorthaired, timid kitten, awoke a hound, arrives, barely from surgery to the sound of Duke, a 10-year-old moving and in great pain from a gunshot wound and, shepherd/beagle mix, barking with delight at the sight upon examination, we learn he has heartworm disease. of one of his favorite APL Volunteers. A joyful time for I look up at the clock and it’s only Noon. Duke, yet a frightening time for Chelsea! Four hours later, I brush off cat and dog hairs from my An hour goes by and our one surgery room is humming. coat as we finish our last surgery of the day. I tally the The clinic hallway is neatly packed with traps and surgeries we performed—70 shelter and owned animals carriers, which, due to space constraints, need to were spayed or neutered; five animals had dental sit on the floor. I take a moment to watch the well- extractions; and one dog had a leg amputation. This orchestrated dance. Cats are going from the hall, to the is on top of the 72 animals in our care that received surgery room, to recovery, and back down via cart, to medications today—some of them twice. the garage where they will meet their owner at the end I marvel at what we’ve accomplished and pause to of the day. reflect on the important work we are doing. Our My attention is turned to Kane, our first unforeseen community needs us. We recognize their needs—the case of the day. A car has hit this sweet, big lug. needs of both the animals and the people we serve. I know we can do more.

Above: New surgery rooms will enable more animals and Dr. Allison Lash complex cases to be treated through efficient surgical flow Head of Veterinary Services

June 2019 3 Thank You to the …

…for welcoming dogs and their owners to the 11th annual Pucks & Paws event at Quicken Loans Arena. The APL was the beneficiary of the dog tickets as well as a portion of the human tickets sold for the Cleveland Monsters hockey game on Sunday, March 24. The Monsters also helped the APL raise additional funds by donating a portion of the proceeds from a 50/50 raffle. In all, the APL received more than $5,050 from the event!

Rex continued from page 1 In the year and a half since Rex joined the family, two of his older canine siblings have passed away. Rex is a big brother now, with a new younger sister who was also adopted. Rex loves running with his sister full force in the backyard, then coming in for a cuddle with her or with Jen. Rex clearly knows he’s home for good. He looks at Jen, wags his tail, then comes to give her kisses and lays on her for attention and love. His chosen sleeping spot? On the bed, at Jen’s feet. Thank you, Jen, for taking Rex into your heart and giving him the safe, loving home that he—and all dogs—deserve.

Rex takes a nap in the comfort of family.

To Make a Donation Volunteer at the APL to the APL: Share your love of animals and become a Visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org Cleveland Animal Protective League volunteer. or mail your check to the Cleveland Animal Check our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org for Protective League, Attention Development Office, dates of upcoming volunteer sessions. 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. TAX ID: 34-0714644

4 Gidget: A Volunteer Receives a Tiny Reward The rewards for volunteering are great, and often intangible. The satisfaction of helping those in need, the feeling of camaraderie with fellow volunteers, and the Gidget cuddles with her loving mom. pride of “giving back” are all very APL, a kitten arrived who had been Stacey wasn’t letting this kitten real, and difficult to measure. But rescued by one of the APL’s Humane go—she applied and was approved sometimes the reward is tiny, sweet, Investigations Officers. The tiny to be Merida’s foster mom that day. and furry. ball of fur appeared to be about a And when Merida was ready to be In September 2015, Stacey came month old, and had a harrowing adopted, she became a permanent to the Cleveland APL with some tale—she had ridden from Euclid member of Stacey’s family. co-workers, to volunteer for Dick to Cleveland under the hood of a Stacey re-named the adventurous Goddard’s APL Telethon on Fox 8. car. The driver apparently did not kitten Gidget, after the tomboy The telethon, an annual APL event, realize he had a hitchhiker until he surfer of books, movies and features stories about the APL and stopped, and heard her desperate television. the animals who’ve found their cries. She was brought to the APL loving “furever” homes, along with for medical care and assessment. Gidget has lived up to her free those who are still waiting. Animals The veterinary staff found, to their spirit name—she is frisky and and staff members appear on the surprise, that she was uninjured, independent. She likes to play air, while volunteers work the though a bit stinky and in need “fetch,” retrieving balls tossed phones, taking calls and recording of a bath after her “exhausting” about the house. One of her pledges. To give the volunteers a adventure. favorite toys is her woolie, which dose of furry love, animals that are was a snowball until it was de- As Stacey took calls from donors, stuffed. And, she’s a bit mischievous; current APL residents can visit the she noticed two tiny bundles broadcast room, spreading cheer. Gidget once found a tiny crack in being passed through the row the floor, and began “disappearing” As Stacey began her phone bank of volunteers. One of these tiny things into it. She has added, shift that day, in another part of the “tootsie rolls,” as she thought of “guard cat” to her resume as well. them, was the traveling kitten, Stacey and her husband recently wrapped tightly in a towel. Merida married and moved to a new house. (aptly named for adventurous Gidget has taken to growling at— hero-turned-princess of Brave) was and protecting her family from—a friendly despite her frightening neighborhood cat, the mailman, a morning. As she held her, Stacey car in the driveway and squirrels. knew—this kitty was hers. Given her history, the animosity Because Merida was still a baby, toward cars is particularly easy Stacey couldn’t adopt her right to understand. But Gidget still away. Merida would need a foster remembers to stop and give some mom, who would feed her, monitor cuddles to the mom who fell for her her growth and bring her to the on that scary day long ago. APL for regular medical assessments Thank you, Stacey, for your until she could be adopted. But volunteer work, and for giving this precious kitty the purrfect home. Much like her namesake, Gidget doesn’t Congratulations to you both! mind a little water.

June 2019 5 Save the Date–Fur Ball 2019 Cleveland APL’s Annual Gala | Saturday, November 2, 2019 As you plan for the rest of your year, consider joining To learn more about the event and the ways you can us for this sensationally casual event that will be get involved, please call 216-377-1628. held Saturday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the To learn more about our Second Chance Program, InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. Enjoy wonderful please visit: www.ClevelandAPL.org/donate/ food stations, fabulous live and silent auction items second-chance-program and a surprise guest appearance from a VIP (Very Important Pooch)! Proceeds from this event benefit the Cleveland APL’s Second Chance Program.

There are many opportunities to participate: • Purchase tickets and invite friends, family, colleagues or clients • Consider corporate sponsorship opportunities that range from $500 to $10,000 • Donate an item or service for our live or silent auction. Popular items from past auctions include artwork, loge or box tickets to sporting events, designer dog and cat beds, gift certificates, vacation packages and behind-the-scenes tours and experiences.

Some of the fabulous Photo by: Jan Farruggia artwork attendees had a chance to bid on.

Two of last year’s live auction items included a trip to Key West and a ride for two on the Goodyear Blimp.

6 Thank you WKYC Channel 3 for hosting the Eighth Annual Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon

The eighth annual Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon aired on Thursday, Mach 28, on WKYC Channel 3. Joe Cronauer hosted this wonderful event. Between 5 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., viewers saw vignettes that showcased the diverse and meaningful work the APL does to rescue, heal, nurture, adopt and advocate for animals in need. The event brought the community together and inspired viewers to make a donation to help the more than 13,000 animals who will be assisted by the Cleveland APL this year. We are happy to report that more than $65,100 was raised to support the life-saving work we do here at the Cleveland APL. Up to 140 people donated their time as volunteers, including A phone bank volunteer enjoys a little puppy time. 110 phone bank workers who recorded pledges from viewers who called in. In addition, a special Channel 3 adoption promotion took place, too. Adoption fees for adult cats (3 years and older) were $30 and select dogs were $30 off the normal adoption fee. A total of 15 animals—7 cats and 8 dogs— found new homes that day! We are so grateful to Channel 3, celebrity host Joe Cronauer and all of the sponsors who made this event possible. A special thank you to Presenting Sponsor Cavitch, Familo & Durkin.

We Wish to Thank the Sponsor:

Cleveland APL Board member, Michael Cohan, Cleveland APL’s Photos by: Dan Sandy Sharon Harvey and WKYC’s Joe Cronauer with APL staff and volunteers during the final check presentation.

Shelter Adoption Center Hours Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cleveland APL’s animals Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. Phone Number: 216-771-4616 are fed Hill’s® Science Diet® pet food. Animal Surrender Hours (Intake) Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed Phone Number: 216-771-8825

affoGATO Cat Café Hours For dates and times, visit our website Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at www.ClevelandAPL.org. Phone Number: 440-941-5130

June 2019 7 Other Ways Thank You to Give So Much! Many generous individuals choose to donate to the Cleveland APL Bookhouse Brewing in lieu of giving gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Bat Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs, etc. Their thoughtfulness is a wonderful For donating $1 for every pint sold in support tribute to their love for animals. Call 216-344-1353 if you would of Cleveland APL. like to learn more about how your celebration can help the APL’s Cleveland Magazine homeless animals. For hosting a campaign over the holiday In addition, many individuals choose to give through a workplace- season that donated a portion of every giving program. subscription from the Cleveland APL’s link to The Cleveland Animal Protective League is a member of Greater the Cleveland APL. Cleveland Community Shares. Community Shares supports local nonprofit organizations working for long-term, sustainable solutions Meowmaste Cat Yoga to build a stronger Cleveland. Learn more about Community Shares at For hosting cat yoga at the APL every month, www.communityshares.org, and please consider supporting the APL allowing yogis to practice yoga in a room full through workplace giving. of feline participants. Federal employees also have the opportunity to give to the APL through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The mission of the NARI Home Improvement Show CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program For coordinating raffle ticket sales during that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing the NARI Home Improvement Show in which all federal employees the opportunity 12 custom-made birdhouses were raffled to improve the quality of life for all. off. Students from Polaris Career Center The Cleveland APL Combined Federal and Medina County Career Center built the Campaign Number is 29857. birdhouses, and all proceeds from the ticket sales benefited the Cleveland APL. Three dogs and four kittens found their new families at the event as well! Offsite Adoptions The Rowley Inn We Are Bringing Happily For hosting a “dine to donate” opportunity benefiting the Cleveland APL, donating a Ever After To You portion of its entire day’s sales to the APL.

Our mobile adoption units will be hitting the road to bring fabulous adoptable animals to convenient locations all around the area. Thanks to the generosity and efforts of Come out and visit us to find your next furry loved one. everyone involved in these events, more than $3,250 was raised to help the Cleveland APL * Upcoming stops and APL events include: and our animals. - Adult Swim at CLE Aquarium, May 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Shaker Heights Library (Bertham Woods Branch), We also appreciate the additional in-kind May 18, from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. donations we have received from our friends - Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Cheer Booth at Lincoln Park, and supporters. May 19, from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Southpark Mall in Strongsville, June 1, July 6, and August 3, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Sunny Days Adopt-a-Thon at Sunnyside Toyota, June 16, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Nonprofit Tuesdays at Platform, July 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. - North Royalton Pet Carnival, July 28, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Mutt Strut at Lake Metroparks Farm Park, August 25. Visit www.ClevelandAPL.org for a full list of tour dates and more details. * Dates and events are subject to change.

8 Save the Date for Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon on Thursday, September 12th

Save the date for Dick Goddard’s fifth annual APL Telethon, which will air on Fox 8 from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, September 12th. Funds raised during the event will help the more than 13,000 animals the Cleveland APL cares for every year. When you tune in, you will hear stories about the many wonderful animals that are at the APL waiting for loving homes. You will also learn what your donation can do to support the Cleveland APL’s life-saving programs and services. For more information about the telethon and ways in which you can help by making a donation before September 12th, please visit www.ClevelandAPL.org. Fox 8’s Todd Meany and Cleveland APL Director of Operations, Ayse Dunlap, at last year’s Telethon.

An adorable puppy helps a phone bank volunteer answer the phone at last year’s Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon.

Don’t Miss The Chance To Include Your Four-Legged Friend In the 2020 Pet Calendar Contest If your adorable four-legged friend is star material, then don’t miss the chance to feature them in the 2020 Cleveland APL pet calendar honoring our area’s adored pets. To enter the contest and get all instructions, visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call 216-771-4616 ext. 111 for more information. Make sure to enter before July 20! Also, look for the calendar contest voting on our website again this year in August!

June 2019 9 Floyd—A Senior Makes Good on His Second Chance

Most of us have known, or at least heard of, someone named Floyd. But whether boxer, barber or band, none are as able to melt hearts as quickly and easily as Floyd, the Jack Russell Terrier. Above: Floyd dons an adorable costume. Floyd was surrendered to the APL in 2014 at the age of Below: Floyd enjoys a nap after a long day of eleven, when his owner could no longer care for him. fun adventures. Floyd got a medical exam, had some dental work done, and had time to do some soul searching, giving some thought to what he wanted his next home to be like. After all, the APL staff promised him they would find him the family that would love him forever. He wanted to be sure that they—and he—got it right. Finding the perfect home for Floyd wasn’t going to be easy. As a self-respecting JRT, he had certain requirements. He wasn’t going to share his new people with other dogs, and so wanted a home where he’d be an “only child.” Small human children were out, too; they would only divert attention from Floyd. Though he was undeterred by it, his age would work against him—some adopters just aren’t aware of the charms of a senior dog. They don’t realize that seniors like Floyd often are housebroken, walk well on a leash, and become loving and appreciative family members. dogs a comfortable retirement, so Floyd has three beds Floyd also hoped he’d get the chance to protect his new in the living room, one in the kitchen and a blanket family, too; he wanted to be able to show them how nest in the bedroom. And Floyd got his wish to protect grateful he was. his new family, too—on his twice-daily walks; he keeps With his list of requirements, Floyd set out to find his herds of deer at bay. He’s also let one large mastiff in new family. the neighborhood know who’s the boss. Laura lovingly Laura, her husband, and her granddaughter, Courtney, refers to him as her “geriatric little thug.” were looking to adopt a particular dog, but not Floyd is sixteen now, and still going strong. His life Floyd. They asked to start the paperwork, only to find includes other great things that weren’t even on his someone else had begun to do so. (Neither Floyd nor list, like chasing the laser pointer or the light from other witnesses will discuss exactly how that happened; the stained glass windows. Morning walks with Laura, Floyd remains stoic under questioning.) With her watching television during the day with his dad, then granddaughter set on getting a dog, they looked at the another walk when Laura comes home. And chicken! other available pups. Floyd was snoozing until Courtney Oh, the chicken. Laura laughs as she describes the noise nudged him, then it was playtime! Floyd listened he makes when he knows it’s ready—barking “like a carefully as the humans discussed adopting him, and rusty pipe.” Summer will bring another of his favorite then made his choice—this family would be his. He things—trips to the ice cream parlor for a puppy cone. went home with them that very day. So, if you’re in Parma this summer, and you see a tiny Laura and her family met every requirement on Floyd’s JRT with a gorgeous face and your heart—and your list—and more. He is the only dog in the house—check. cone—begins to melt, you’ll know you’ve met Floyd, a No small children—check. Appreciative of senior dog dog loving every minute of his second chance. Ask his qualities–check. Laura is a firm believer in giving older mom—maybe she’ll let you buy him a second scoop.

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June 2019 11 CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE ANNUAL CAGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM ( ) Yes, I would like to sponsor a cage at the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Dog Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,500 per cage per year. Cat Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,200 per cage per year. Small Mammal Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,000 per cage per year.

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Cell ( ) E-mail Address: ❑ I am enclosing a check for $ made payable to the Cleveland APL. ❑ Please charge $ to my ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover ❑ American Express Account # 3 Digit Security Code Expiration Date Name as it appears on credit card Donor name to appear on plaque: This sponsorship is in ❑ honor or ❑ memory of , who is a ❑ pet or ❑ person Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.

Become A Cage Sponsor! Until They Find Their New Home and Family...

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