Animal shelter extends cat sale

SLEEPY-EYED—This tabby cat seemed a bit perturbed when his afternoon nap was interrupted by a noisy photographer. But, with a little luck, someone who sees this photo might decide to give him a home. However, the bug-eyed black cat on the right is not adoptable; he’s just a wall decoration. (Photo by John Sheridan)

For a limited time, the Euclid Animal Shelter is extending its “cat sale,” in hopes of reducing its inventory of homeless adult cats. While the sale lasts, the adoption fee for adult cats will be just $10—a considerable reduction from the usual $70 charge. The fee covers a veterinary exam, de-worming, the initial vaccination and spaying or neutering, if necessary.

Fay Miller, chairman of Euclid Pet Pals, the shelter’s volunteer support group, notes that potential adopters can view pictures and brief  bios of the available animals by visiting the group’s website: www.euclidpetpals.net. Just click on the Adoptions tab.

“Adoptions tend to slow down in the fall,” Miller points out, “and many of our animals are left pining for a home.” That explains the special fee reductions on adult cats. Meanwhile, kittens—which are easier to place in new homes—are available for $35, which is half of the usual fee.

TICKET DEADLINE:  The Pet Pals 9th annual “4 Paws Clam Jam & Boo Bash,” a major fund-raiser, is scheduled Oct. 28 at the Manor Party Center, 24111 Rockwell Drive.

The evening begins with an open bar at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. After dinner, there will be music and dancing until 11 p.m. The program also includes raffles and, since it will be Halloween weekend, prizes for the best costumes although costumes are optional.

Tickets are $40 per person, payable in advance. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Oct. 25. No tickets will be sold at the door.

The dinner menu features: clam broth and chowder, one dozen clams, one-half roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, rolls and butter, strudel and beverages. Vegetarian dinners (eggplant parmesan) are available upon request.

For tickets or additional information, call the shelter at (216) 289-2057. The Pet Pals website has a ticket order form as well. The shelter is located at 25100 Lakeland Boulevard, not far from East 260th Street.

DINING OUT:  Additional fund-raising efforts to benefit the shelter include cage sponsorships and sales of the “Our Town and All-Around” dining directory, featuring discount coupons. The directories, available at the shelter, are $28 each. Cage sponsorships are $200 a year.

“So far, the response to our cage-sponsorship program has been excellent,” reports Fay Miller. “But there are still some cages available.”  For more information, contact the shelter at (216) 289-2057.  

John Sheridan

Retired journalist. From 1963 to 1972, wrote for and edited the Euclid News-Journal, predecessor to the Sun-Journal. From 1972 to 2000, I was a writer and editor for Industry Week magazine. Also have worked for the Plain Dealer as a part-time sportswriter, covering high school sports. And I was a contributor to the previous Euclid Observer. I have lived in Euclid for almost my entire life. I am a graduate of St. Joseph High School and John Carroll University.

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Volume 2, Issue 8, Posted 1:30 PM, 10.06.2011