3 | PUPSUNITE.ORG Publisher Carolyn Hayes Designer Myra Stacey PrintandWebDesigner.com Cover Photo by Gracen Graham pupsunite.org Disclaimer: PUPS will not be held responsible for any article or story content provided to us by a freelance or contributing writer. All articles, stories, and photos are freely given contributions. No portion of this magazine may be reprinted without written permission from the publisher. PUPS, PO Box 49 Tremont City, OH 45372 pupsdigest@gmail.com pupsunite.org Message from Board.................................................................................... 2 Doris Day Animal Foundation.......................................................................4 Community Cat............................................................................................. 6 PUPS People.................................................................................................7 Navigating the Golden Years with Preventive Pet Care. .............................. 8 CAIN: Turning Fear to Trust: ...................................................................... 10 What to Do About Cain. ................................................................... 11 Dot’s Connection Scarlett’s Gift. ................................................................................... 12 My Boy Louis .................................................................................... 13 2023 Autumn Leaves Pictorial. ..................................................................14 PUP Stats....................................................................................................16 Hidden Picture............................................................................................17 One Unspayed Cat Chart............................................................................19 in thisissue messagefrom the board Board picture left to right: Dave and Dottie Smiddy; Judy Benning; Stacey Picolo; Susan Pike. As pictured on this publication’s cover is Cain. He’s a dog that came to us after his owner passed away. He was quite a troubled dog and when he was at veterinarian’s clinic to be neutered, it took three vet techs to hold him down as he was so scared. Fortunately, after many trials, he found a resting place at his foster home. We think you will enjoy reading the articles about Cain. In 2023, the Group’s “Autumn Leaves” had another successful year. And that’s to the thanks of Board President Susan and her husband Andy. “Autumn Leaves” is a fun event, and everyone looks forward to it every year. This year it’s the “13th Annual Autumn Leaves” to be held at the Springfield Country Club, 10am, Saturday, October 12, 2024. Mark your calendar to attend. Tickets are still at $25 unless there comes an unforeseen expenditure that we have no control over. Hopefully, Dottie and Dave will recover from ongoing health issues. Dottie had to undergo a few surgeries and continues to improve. She knows that she cannot take on any more with rescuing, fostering and TNR kitties. She has assigned a few ladies to help her with fostering which is excellent. They all make a great team for the benefit of the kitties. Thanks to Linda Clare for her editing of Cain’s story and the Doris Day Animal Foundation for their help with a neuter/spay grant that will hopefully see us through until our fundraiser in October. In addition, we’ve noticed that the Ohio Pet Fund added the feature of motorcycle plates. It’s great that they continue to spread the word of the wonderful help they give our furry friends through their grants to various nonprofit animal groups throughout Ohio. It’s also great to see the pet-themed, hidden picture by Liz Ball. Those always bring fun to every issue of our publication. 2024
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