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How to Adopt a Friend
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PETCO Partner
Who We Are
Donations Needed
Resource Development
Contact LAS by email
"2007" Past Events

Kittens & Cats for adoption!
Click on Petsmart Adoption Event for details!

Meet Milly !
Adopt a Pet and save a life!




To view our complete list of Adoptable Cats
click here.

To view our complete list of Adoptable Dogs click here.

Is it Just A Dog ??



May Adoption Events!

PETSMART GREAT NORTHERN LOCATION:

CATS AND KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION EVERY WEEKEND!
SATURDAYS: 10:30AM - 5:00PM
SUNDAYS: 11:30AM - 5:00PM



Contact Marge Regarding Cats and Kittens For Adoption:
loveastray@gmail.com
ADOPT A PET AND SAVE A LIFE !!!



We Need Volunteers!! - Please email us if you are interested in receiving a list of Volunteer Opportunities ! Help us save the Homeless Dogs and Cats!

Email us at:
lasvolunteer@yahoo.com

Please Consider Becoming A Foster! Click Here

Fosters are the foundation upon which our organization is built. The more foster homes we have, the more animals we can save.
Our success directly correlates with the quality of our foster homes and the experiences our rescue dogs are exposed to during the transition from rescue to forever home.

We are able to recognize each and every dog's needs based on feedback from the fosters and as a result can compatibly match dogs with adopters.
Our success rate is high based on the dedication, determination, diligence, and love provided by our foster volunteers.
Anyone with the time and patience who wishes to reap immeasurable rewards and learn life lessons that can only be taught by a dog that has been given a second chance should consider becoming a foster! - Jill Schubert

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Rescue Wednesdays at The Grateful Dog Bakery
www.gratefuldogbakery.com



Love-A-Stray will receive10% of store sales on our designated Wednesday - The first Wednesday of each month:
May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd.
Help us save more animals by shopping on LAS Rescue Wednesday at The Grateful Dog Bakery !!

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February 10th "2008"
HOLY "MUTT"rimony
"CHAPEL of PUPPY LOVE"


Hosted By The Grateful Dog Bakery
Grateful Dog Bakery



As Seen on TV...

YouTube - Doggie Wedding Bow Wow Vows


The Morning Journal - 'Doggie weddings' help a good cause

The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain county's leading news source

The BIG One - WTAM 1100

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Our Featured Pets for May
Pinky needs a home! Henry needs a home !
Please Consider Adoption and Save a Pets Life ! Click on Photo to Read Their Story !
THANK YOU !!

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"2008" Upcoming Events & Fundraisers










FEBRUARY 10TH: HOLY "MUTT"RIMONY AVON LAKE View Slideshow
MARCH 8TH & 9TH: TRUE VALUE ADOPTION EVENT AVON LAKE
MARCH 15TH: STYLE MUTT PET PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNYROCKY RIVER View Slideshow
APRIL 5TH: PETCO PUPPY-PALOOZA ADOPTION EVENT FAIRVIEW
APRIL 12TH: STYLE MUTT ADOPTION EVENT ROCKY RIVER Details
MAY 3RD&4TH: PETSMART ADOPTATHON NORTH OLMSTED Details
MAY 3RD: STYLE MUTT ADOPTION EVENT ROCKY RIVER Details
JUNE 7TH: 2ND ANNUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY ADOPTION EVENT AVON LAKE
JUNE 14TH: DUCT TAPE FESTIVAL ADOPTATHON AVON
JULY 12TH: 2ND ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AVON
JULY 13TH(July 20th-Rain Date):DOG DAYS-GREAT LAKES BREWNG CO CLEVELAND
AUGUST 2ND: WOOFSTOCK GRATEFUL DOG BAKERY Details
AUGUST 8TH -10TH: 34TH ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL NORTH RIDGEVILLE
SEPTEMBER 6TH: 3RD ANNUAL DOG SWIM PARTY AVON LAKE
OCTOBER(Date to be Announced): LAS VEGAS NIGHT AVON LAKE
OCTOBER 19TH: 2ND ANNUAL BRUNCH AT DELUCA'S LORAIN
DECEMBER 6TH: 3RD ANNUAL PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA TRUE VALUE - AVON LAKE


"2008" FUNDRAISER
LAS COOKBOOK



"Love-A-Stray Cookbook" will be a collection of favorite recipes from LAS members, family, friends and supporters.

The cookbook will feature mouth-watering recipes for humans and pets.

If desired, your name will be listed as the submitter or you can honor your pet or honor your pet’s memory by listing them as the "submitter’s name" and it will appear at the bottom of the recipe. Example : Sheba the best "crumb cleaner".

As soon as we collect enough recipes the cookbook can be published and it will be available for sale.

Hurry and submit your favorite recipe or recipes !!

All proceeds from the cookbook sales will benefit the animals !

Please send your favorite recipes to Love-A-Stray by April 15th "2008"
The date has been extended because we need more recipes !!

Return Forms to
sks622@roadrunner.com

Click Here to download a recipe form


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"2007" Past Events

FEBRUARY 10TH: ADOPTION DAY GRATEFUL DOG BAKERY
FEBRUARY 17TH: ADOPTION DAY Avon Lake Library
APRIL 1ST: EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS
APRIL 24TH: CELEBRITY BARTENDER
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket MAY 26TH :DOGGIE BRAWL
JUNE 9TH/10TH :WORKING DOG WEEKEND
JUNE 15TH/16TH: MEET POOCHIE THE PUPPY
JUNE 30TH/JULY 1ST: BUCKEYE DOCK DOGS
JULY 8TH : WESTLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
JULY 14TH: 1ST ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
JULY 21ST:AVON LAKE DOG WASH
JULY 28TH: "WOOFSTOCK" GDB N. RIDGEVILLE
AUGUST 9TH -12TH: 33RD ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL
AUGUST 18TH: AVON LAKE POOCH PARADE
SEPTEMBER 8TH: 2ND ANNUAL DOG SWIM: Details
SEPTEMBER 16TH: LOVE-A-STRAY DAY
SEPTEMBER 29/30TH: AVON LAKE HOMECOMING
OCTOBER 6TH: DINGOS AT SWINGOS BENEFIT
OCTOBER 21ST: BRUNCH AT DELUCA'S PLACE
NOVEMBER 3RD: FUNDRAISER - 3RD BASE GRILL
NOVEMBER 17TH: ADOPTION EVENT- STYLE MUTT BOUTIQUE
DECEMBER 8TH: P ET PHOTOS WITH SANTA

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Photo Album from the September 2007
2nd Annual Dog Swim/Party

Avon Lake Municipal Pool
12:00NOON to 6:00PM

NEWS FLASH ! Buckeye dockdogs donated two "easy out" ramps for our SWIM PARTY !!
Now all the furry friends were be able to exit the pool with ease !!
Buckeye dockdogs also did demonstrations and allowed
the dogs in attendance to test their Dock Diving Skills !!

ALL COMMUNITIES WERE WELCOME ! MANY FUN EVENTS !
EVEN THE DOGS THAT DON'T SWIM HAD A BLAST ! MANY FUN CONTESTS:
THE BOW WOW BATHING SUIT CONTEST , BOBBING FOR TENNIS BALLS, BIGGEST SPLASH AND BIG DOG LITTLE DOG!

PRIZES AND TROPHIES FOR CONTEST WINNERS !!


TREATS FOR DOGS AND HUMANS !!! SNOW CONES, NACHOS, HOT DOGS, POPCORN!! SPECIAL BOW WOW ICE CREAM TOO!!

GREAT FAMILY FUN !
A DOG GONE GOOD TIME !!



CELEBRITY JUDGE!!

BRENDA BALS FROM THE CLEVELAND CANINE PUBLICATION !!
MIKE BALS EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER - MAYBE YOU HAVE SEEN HIS FABULOUS PHOTOS IN THE CLEVELAND CANINE PUBLICATION

GIFT BAGS HANDED OUT AT REGISTRATION !
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2008 !!!
3rd ANNUAL DOG SWIM
CONTEST TIMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED
PLEASE STAY TUNED!

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PETCO Partner


Love-A-Stray is proud to be a petco.com Partner.

As a PETCO Partner Love-A-Stray receives commissions on sales referred from our Web site!

Please shop at PETCO by using the links on our LAS Web site.

Save up to 25% at PETCO.com!

Thank you for your support!




Who We Are:
Love-A-Stray Animal Rescue
Avon Lake Address:
Love-A-Stray
c/o Classic Image
P.O. Box 125
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012

Avon Address:
Love-A-Stray
P.O. Box 46
Avon, Ohio 44011

Love-A-Stray is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals. Our mission is to end the pet overpopulation problem through aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs, support and implementation of trap/neuter/return programs for feral cats, aggressive and innovative adoption programs, and education of the public on the importance of spay/neuter. We support our cause through adoption fees, fundraising, and donations.

Donations are greatly appreciated and put towards a very good cause! We need a variety of items to help care for the rescue animals. No donation is too small !! Our current wish list for "2008" follows:
Patented Kuranda Dog Beds We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our homeless dogs while they are in our care. If you would like to donate a bed so a dog currently in a kennel, can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.

  • Can Dog Food and Can Cat Food
  • 6 Foot Dog Leashes
  • Crates/Pet Taxies
  • Kitty Litter
  • Bleach
  • Paper Towels
  • Anti-bacterial Wipes
  • Large Plastic Dog Bowls

  • Cash donations are needed for our medical supplies and vetting for the animals.
  • Gift cards for Petsmart , Pet Supplies Plus or Petco are a great way for us to choose specific supplies needed.
    If you would like to mail a donation (Gift card, Check or Money Order) please send to the P.O. Box referenced below. You can "earmark" your donation for a specific "pet in need" or fundraising event !!
    If you would like to donate something from our wish list referenced above, or mail a donation, our donation location is:
    The Classic Image
    445 Avon Belden Road
    Located in the Landings Complex
    P.O. Box 125
    Avon Lake, 44012
    We can also make arrangements to pick-up local donations ! Please call Diane at the Classic Image 440-933-3155
    Diane, the owner of the Classic Image had a "Classic Image" until she started volunteering for LAS ! Now she has "Gone to the DOGS" HA!!


  • All donations go directly to the animals.
  • Our staff is entirely volunteer- we have no paid employees.
  • You will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt from our Non-Profit 501(c) 3 Organization for your donation.
    Thank you on behalf of the Animals you have helped rescue !! Bow.. Wow.. Meow...

  • For more donation information, please contact us at: lasdonation@yahoo.com

    We can always use more volunteers and foster homes; they are the heart of the organization. If you would like to volunteer or become a foster , please email us at: lasvolunteer@yahoo.com

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    Resource Development

    Chances are if you're visiting our LAS website, you are an animal lover and we (the humans in the organization) as well as the animals need your help!

    We rely exclusively on fundraising, donations, and adoption fees to help us sustain our animal rescue efforts. Without incoming money, we are rendered helpless! If you have an idea as to how Love-A-Stray can raise much needed funds, please contact us! If you know of any applicable grants that Love-A-Stray may qualify for, please contact us! If you or an organization you are involved with is looking for a beneficiary for a fundraiser you are hosting, please contact us!

    Any input or suggestions you may have are much appreciated!

    Thank you in advance!

    Contact - Grant writing and Fundraising :

    Jill Schubert
    17125 Hilliard Rd
    Lakewood, OH. 44017
    (216) 226-4622
    jschuber@bw.edu



    Jill's Office Assistant - Otto "The Wonder Pug" !!!!

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    Our Sponsors

    Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
    www.leapinlittleones.net



    Avon Lake Animal Clinic
    440-933-5297


    www.gratefuldogbakery.com


    440-937-4444



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    How to Adopt a Friend:
    Love-A-Stray members across Northern Ohio take in and rescue homeless cats, kittens, puppies, and dogs and prepare them for adoption into loving permanent homes. Our web team volunteers are always working and updating information about animals in our foster homes who need permanent homes. Love-A-Stray is a non-profit all volunteer rescue group. Most of our volunteers also have full time jobs in addition to their volunteer work, so we do the best we can to answer all inquires.

    When we first hear from you, we will ask you some basic questions. You'll tell us who you are, where you live, what you know and don't know about the particular species of animal you are interested in, and whether you already have other pets. If you are interested in adopting a puppy or dog, we will ask you to complete an adoption application to ensure we can find your perfect match. Applications can be requested by emailing the volunteer listed for the puppy or dog you are interested in. The Love-A-Stray volunteer can provide the best information about the pet.

    Please do not ask us to ship our animals out of state. WE DO NOT SHIP! We require adopters to fill out an adoption form and agree to the terms of our adoption contract. All pets are either spay/neutered or come with a certificate for a no cost spay/neuter. Young animals have their first shots and have been wormed. Our adoption fee just covers our expenses to provide the necessary spay/neuter and vaccinations for the animal.

    We show many of our potential adoptees at local Petsmart locations. Please view our upcoming adoption events referenced in our option menu.

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