Lorna Poston interviews Devon Smith, the Clinic Director at OAR What is OAR, Ohio Alleycat Resource? OAR is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, which promotes non-lethal control of feral cats in the Cincinnati area through a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program. In addition, they run a small shelter that houses tame cats and kittens until they find their [...]
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Help Ohio Pets
The Ohio Pet Fund The Ohio Pet Fund is a wonderful organization helping our pets in Ohio and offering a license plate to banner our love for our pets as well. Have you gotten yours yet?
UPDATE: Home Found for Dixie
Dixie is part bassett and coonhound. She is two years old and lives with an elderly gentleman who loves her very much, but is terminally ill and cannot provide for her anymore. Sweet Dixie is crate-trained and does well on a leash. She is up-to-date on all shots and has been spayed. As you can [...]
Never Know What the Day May Bring
P.U.P.S. is getting requests from local food pantries on any possibility of cat or dog food. I know the need is great in our community, however, that is the case in every town across America. As keeper of a cat facility, P.U.P.S. knows how important it is to give cats nutritious food to keep them [...]
PUPS Digest Getting Ready for Another Edition
A new edition of “PUPS Digest” will be released soon! P.U.P.S. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you! Happy New Year!
This is So Much More than a Website/Blog…
It’s Something Much More… P.U.P.S. is something much more than just a membership, a website, a blog. It’s a place where you can learn about pets that need a friend and a home. It’s a place where pet lovers can read about what we can do together to make a difference in the life of [...]
Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!
P.U.P.S. needs to find Figaro a home. There are just cats, but then there is FIGARO! He’s so nice and pleasant, he makes one want to sing!! Unfortunately, he’s been declawed (so he’s an inside cat), but fortunately he’s young, neutered, and healthy ready for someone to take [...]
Dr. John Bruce Visits PUPS Club at Springfield High School
It’s been a while since “baby boomers” were in school, even high school, but many things learned there were not forgotten. Today, in Springfield, OH, PUPS’ Clubs offers students opportunities to learn about the proper care and handling of pets. PUPS brings in an area pet professional every month to head the roundtable discussion. PUPS believes in its mission of “education, awareness, and responsibility” in animal welfare and [...]
Thankful to Many for PUPS’ First Year
Look what PUPS’ resources provided in its first year: Name change/purpose approved from IRS & State in July 2010 Website/blog created in December 2010 School Club launched in May 2011 Published first edition of “PUPS Digest” in September 2011 Dog food given to 50 families at Daily Bread Food Pantries Provided dog food for a local dog rescue Provided neuter/spay funds for 52 [...]
Taking Time for Our Youth and Families in the Community
Maybe we need a “Help Center” 24/7…perhaps here on the Internet as well as an actual physical location where people and pets can go for whatever problem they maybe facing? These days, it seems like many people with pets are in more and more dilemmas. It could be due to a job loss, a health crisis, or just [...]
