Euclid Animal Shelter is over-flowing with kittens
It’s “kitten time” at the Euclid Animal Shelter, 25100 Lakeland Boulevard, where staffers are now seeking good homes for more than 20 of the cuddly critters.
Patti Burlingham, treasurer of Euclid Pet Pals, the volunteer group that supports the shelter, reported recently that the organization currently is caring for three litters of kittens that were born at the shelter. About a dozen of the kittens were available to be adopted, while the others were still too young to be separated from their mothers.
For information on adoptions, contact the shelter at (216) 289-2075. The $70 adoption fee for kittens covers spaying or neutering, the first vaccination, a bath, and worming (if necessary). Seniors adopting pets receive a $10 discount.
The animal shelter is open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings.
The Pet Pals’ recent “Bark-B-Q” fund-raiser was a huge success, Burlingham notes. The event drew a turnout of 150 animal lovers, who enjoyed a tasty rib dinner at Tizzano’s Party Center. Most in the crowd happily participated in a lively series of 50-50 raffles and a Chinese auction.
Among the attendees was Euclid mayor Bill Cervenik, who commended the gathering for its support of a worthwhile cause. Also on hand were Euclid councilman Darryl Langman and former councilwoman Charlene Mancuso, who has announced plans to run for the mayor’s post this fall.
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.