One adult dog and two older puppies are STILL available for adoption to loving homes here at Peppy Paws. See this (slightly out of date) VIDEO for more info. Since the video was made, I have had Fuzzy & Sally spayed too, so their adoption fee is the same as Betty's, $150.

Betty Betty is an approximately 2 year old lab mix (?), spayed. She is house-trained, walks pretty well on a leash, and knows "Sit", "Wait", "Okay" (release command), and "Shake". We're working on "Down". She is a quiet dog although she is very alert and will bark at strange sounds. She is very affectionate and gets along well with every dog she's met, which is quite a few. Her coat is very short yet surprisingly soft and very low maintenance. She loves to be petted, but isn't insistent about it.

Fuzzy Fuzzy, born Feb 28th, 2010, is a well-socialized, friendly pup who would make a great pet. She is spayed. She knows "Sit", "Wait", "Okay" (release command) and "Shake". We are working on "Down", & "Beg". She has medium-long fur which is soft, she likes to be petted, and she is quite mellow. So far, anyway, her fur is not so long as to have significant issues with burrs & tangles. Brushing is easy, yet satisfying (you can actually tell you've brushed her!J)

Sally Sally is Fuzzy's younger sister, by a couple hours. She was born March 1st, 2010, and, like her sister, is well-socialized and friendly and knows the same commands as her sister. She is also spayed. Her coat is short yet fairly soft and very low maintenance. She loves the water and plays fetch very well, bringing the ball back and dropping it in my hand. she would do best in a home where the owner would take an active interest in training her and ensuring that she gets sufficient exercise. She is more focused and motivated, mostly with toys and food, and energetic than her mellow sister, but is a very sweet pup.

Three distinct and separate organizations in Ashland County aiding unwanted and sometimes abused animals.

The Ashland County Humane Society has a new web page! Check it often for updates, as the page is new and will have content added frequently, such as the progress on their goal of constructing an actual physical facility for housing abused and stray animals. They have the land, and are now raising money to build a building. Become a Facebook friend by searching Facebook for "Humane Society of Ashland County"; it is a good way to stay up on what is happening!

Ashland County Dog Shelter Information about this County Government operated facility here! The County maintains the shelter, which is not a no-kill facility, issues the county Dog Licenses, and houses the office of the County Dog Warden. It is funded through dog license fees and adoption fees. In addition to the Dog Warden, there is an Office Manager, Kennel Manager, &, iirc, a part-time kennel assistant. They also rely on volunteers to help socialize, exercise, and care for the dogs. The Dog Shelter does not accept cats.

The Cat House Feline Sanctuary This is a not-for-profit (501c3) rescue currently at capacity, housing 90 cats. Click here to learn more about how you can help to ensure that Ashland County's stray cats are able to receive proper care and forever homes! To see photos and descriptions of the many wonderful cats available for adoption, click here. Join the Cat House Group on Facebook to keep abreast of the latest! (The Cat House - Feline Sanctuary, Inc.)