It was a few nights before Christmas and all was not well with two little puppies left out in thecold. A concerned person called our Humane O�cer, Jennifer Sanderson, for help. She went toinvestigate and was horri�ed to see the two damp and starving four month old puppies. Jenniferbrought the puppies back to our shelter. She was not sure anything could be done to help them.They were skin and bones.The pups, believed to be German Shorthaired Pointers, were severely emaciated and dehydrated. We named them Kris & Kringle. Kris weighed only 9.75 pounds and Kringle weighed 10.25 pounds.There was good chance they would not survive the night because of their extremely poor condition. They were both very scared.Kris and Kringle were given warm beds, high quality food, �uids and love. They survived the night and within the �ve days they each gained 5 pounds. Because of their poor nutrition and lack ofessential care, both pups had mange, worms and severe diarrhea. Their feet were �at and theylooked like they were walking on their ankles.After three weeks of love and attention their legs straightened and they walked normally. They thrived and in �ve weeks Kris weighed 21.3 pounds and Kringle weighed 20 pounds!They started to play for the �rst time in their lives. They became very a�ectionate and trusting. They love to cuddle, give kisses and rough and tumble play.The owner has been charged with animal cruelty. The pups are now in the Cell Dog program at Trumbull CorrectionalInstitute. Rose’s Rescue helps us get dogs into this wonderfultraining program. Whoever adopts them once their training iscomplete will be getting very special and very lucky dogs!
On a damp November day one of our volunteers got a callfrom a neighbor who noticed a mother cat with two little kittenshiding in the woods near her house. The mother cat was quitefriendly but her kittens wanted no part of being caught. Aftermuch coaxing and several cans of smelly cat food all threewere on their way to our shelter. The mom was estimated to bearound ten and had only two teeth left. Her kittens were scaredand hungry. But after several weeks of shelter care they thrivedand became very a�ectionate. All have been adopted into loving homes. Thanks to the volunteer and neighbor for donating the cost of their spay/neuter.
Kris and Kringle
Lost in Twin Lakes
Kris and Kringle – B E F O R E Kris and Kringle – A F T E R
O u rM i s s i o n
• Shelter and �nd safe homes for sick, injured, abused and abandoned animals in need of help.
• Uphold and enforce all animal cruelty laws.
• Educate our community on the social responsi-bility associated with pet ownership.
• Reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
Mother Jo with kittens Kuma and Tooty
Portage Animal Protective League
PO Box 927 8122 In�rmary RoadRavenna, OH 44266 ph 330-296-4022fax 330-296-8648
www.portageapl.org
Sta�Shelter ManagerBev BickleyAdministrative AssistantSandra BelcastroHumane O�cer Jennifer SandersonConsulting Veterinarian Suzanne Paro�, DVM
Board of Directors:
O�cersKaren Carmany – PresidentSandy Krutz – Vice PresidentNicholas Leacoma, CPA – TreasurerCheryl Casper, PhD – Secretary
MembersBrian Co�manEileen HoganSandra JesionekBruce McBrian, CPAJohn PerryWilliam Reeves, ODLynda Tushar
Portage Animal Protective League is a private, nonpro�t (501c3) animal wellfare organization.
We are not a government agency.We rely on donors like you to
keep our doors open. Thank you.
C H A R L I E S AY S …The Portage Animal Protective League was able to keep its doors open in 2009 dueto the generosity of donors like you. The hundreds of abandoned cats and dogswho were rescued and given a second chance are most grateful for your support. We are not a government agency. We are a private, nonpro�t animal shelterand rely on people like you to help abused and homeless animals in our community. Please help support our 2010 fund raising events. All proceedsfrom these events will be used to provide food and medical care for our shelter animals. Thanks for your continuing support!
Join us on May1 for our PAWS to CELEBRATE Derby Day Partyat Roses Run Country Club in Stow. The party will begin at 4 pm. In additionto large screen TV coverage of the 136th Kentucky Derby there will be livemusic by Jonah Koslen, silent and live auctions, games, drinks, food andmore. So dust o� your special Derby hat and join us for this Run for the
Roses event. The ticket price is $75. If you are interested in attending; in becoming an underwriter or in makinga donation for the auctions, please call 330.296.4022, extension 101 for more information.
Our 3rd Annual LAS VEGAS/CASH RAFFLEWe will begin selling tickets for our 2010 annual $3,000
Las Vegas/Cash ra�e on May 1. The drawing will be in November.The winner of the one prize will have a choice of a $3,000 trip to
Las Vegas or $3,000 cash. Your odds of winning are good becauseonly 500 tickets will be sold. Ticket price is $25. Call 330.296.4022,
extension 101 for more information.
Our 3rd annual PAWS for GOLF eventwill take place on Saturday, August 14. The committee is workinghard to make this outing a great one. For more information go towww.portageapl.org/pawsforgolf or call 330-296-4022, extension101. FORE!!!
Mark Your 2010 Calendars Now!
Kiss a Cow !The Aurora Vet Clinic hosted its �rst Kiss a Cow event in December. The event was organized by Megan Knopf and included her steer Charlie as the main attraction. Donations from the public leading up to theevent went into containers with each clinic’s doctors name on it. The doctor with the most money intheir container got to kiss Charlie. Dr. Tracy Hitchcock was the winner and a good sport too.
left to right: Dr. Tracy, Charlie, and Megan
The money collected, plus a generous donation by Dr. Imhof, was given to the APL. Charlie said he had a good time too!
Linda Barlow SwansonRichard & Marilyn Nabring
Alan & Judith MailCraig and Darcy Melzer
Eileen HoganJackie Treiber
John & Mary PerryMr. & Mrs. Robert Larson
Nancy DaltonMary ChamperRobin Carson
William & Ann HildebrandKaren Soini
Michael & Lynda TusharAnnette L Powers
Marilyn WiltEve Crane
Sheryl YankovichFr. David Misbrener
Rita TolcinEdward Vincent
Thomas Knippenberg
C a g e S p o n s o r s :
Pets, Family & Friends Tributes* & Honors*Pet Memorials
RascalAlice Vanderhoevan
TinkerMr. & Mrs. Baker
Omar R.Margaret Kelly
PepperJamie Griggs
CarmelAnn Metzer & Jerry Gambaccini
"Rhett the Dude"Shirley McFall
Greta Doodle PoodleShirley McFall
Miss Murphy BrownKathleen Kane
Florence & KibblesMichael Dunkerton
Buster BrownPam Owsowitz
HobbesMr. & Mrs. Wayne Sinning
ChubbyPriscilla Marchand
MaxwellMr. & Mrs. Dan McCombs
Princess, Dutchess,Shep, Chloe, & CaliMr. & Mrs. Thomas Keblesh
Buster & CeCeMary Cochran
RoxanneMr. & Mrs. Marvin Kirschman
Wendy & SkyElena Cainas
Jody, Donut, Velvet& Winnie
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Pudloski
Black GoldCarmelle Coia
WheezerLorene Premeentine
LexiEric Shaw
Dee DeeKaren Stalmaker
LacyOlive Wagner
Princess, Love,& James Bond
Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Bosko
Flu�yAmy Quillon
RajaMr. & Mrs. Davis Killius
HarleyMr. & Mrs. Jospeh Zurzolo
LollipopDelores Baab
GiGiLyliane Mathieu-Kerns
ShastaHarold DuBois
CuddlesEdith Rock
JennyMr. & Mrs. Rouer
*Tributes & Honors: 10/29/09 – 02/29/09
People MemorialsLeona Mellin
Sandy Freemont-Davis
Pauline SchoenfeldLois Ann Phillips
Cheryl LangPaula Guiletto
Mary EnglekaMr. Mrs. Hansford
Michael GomedaLinda Gombeda
Ron CornwellMr. & Mrs. Leas
Melana MatsonRobin Matson- Perrotti
Donal McKayRuth McKay
Theodore BickleyLew & Janice Page
Hank HartJacqueline Adams
Gladys Pritchard,Jake, & Cindy
Gary Pritchard
Sherry GedeonKaren Buyansky
Merle MartinLaura Pringle
Carl KearnsAnn Belmont
Carl KearnsAnn Belmont
Julia Lea MartinNancy Andres White
Kemp SpaetheDon & Nancy Roepke
Jamie & Jasey BowerDottie Bower
Bubby BeemanMr. & Mrs. James Beeman
Chuck SavageMary Lynn Savage
Sam FondigliaBob & Linda Bower
Marjorie E. BowlingMr. & Mrs. Robert Lukas
David CarsonMrs. Dawn Carson
Julia Martin PhelpsMr. & Mrs. Carl LaLonde
Waneta MitchellMr. & Mrs. William Kibler
Waneta MitchellMr. & Mrs. Noah Westfall
Donna GlassMr. & Mrs. Donald Wiley
William AlldredgeRichard & Cindy Tucker
Gene TrimbleKatheryn Fieger
Vivian MosesGrace Reckner
Jon DeRhodesMr. & Mrs. Ron DeRhodes
Karen YoungbloodMr. & Mrs. Karl Monroe
Bobby FloydMr. & Mrs. Je�rey Parks
Dorothy HulcsarMr. & Mrs. Je�rey Parks
Mary Webar RNFrancine Terry MD
Hermann, Cahn, & Schneider, LLPMr. & Mrs. Tom HuraMr. & Mrs. Ron Yaist
Florence DavisKatherine WhiteJustine Trivelli
Michelle DoerrMr. & Mrs. Burton Jones
Martha Verk
John GembarJohn & Leslee Keegan
Carol ValeriSandra Krutz
Justine TrivelliMr. & Mrs. James Huntsman
Eleanor RossSue AdamsPeg Deibal
Sherry FaulkCathy Heid
Ron HockmanHolly Kemp
Dennis LambesLaurie LangenfeldDr. & Mrs. Arnold
Marilyn Nash-Hemrick
Mary HaylettLee MulvaneyDiane Lottig
Michael DunkertonAnnette Balis
William HulakMr. & Mrs. Je�rey Bungo
Mr. & Mrs. Otto FalkenbergMr. Dean Singer
Mr. Roy KellisonLila Co�man
Summit Racing EquipmentRavenna MooseMichael HornerMarilyn Christi
Ray Kellison Jr.
Michael SinderNorma Sinder
Rachel SalladayMicheline Stabile
Tom & Priss CalanniMr. Mrs. Douglas Sendry
Donna RineSmiley Hanchulak
Rose TymcioJoseph & Margaret VagliaMr. & Mrs. Eugene Penn
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis CollinsKaren Charlton
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Merola
Carl SingletonNicole DePompie
Nita FulstKelly KundlaIsabel Blaha
E. Pearl HornerPeggy Woods
Patty CookDavid Riherd
In Honor ofBetty L. Rossi
Paul J. Rossi
Eileen HoganKwangSae Lee
Maureen Halsey
Andrew MadonioStephanie Beal
David JonesPeter Jones
James ReindersPeter Jones
Judge Barbara WatsonSta� of Portage Municipal Court
Stefani KrolMr. & Mrs. Steve Kast
Richard Di RienzoKatrina Whalen
Beverly BickleyKathy Cordaro
Ron SchwartzKathy Cordaro
Dr. Sharon HookMrs. Mary Reith
Beverly BickleyMarian Bickley
Karen WisePatricia Lang
Kristin PattersonBarbara Harsh
Shaun ButlerBarbara Harsh
Hillary PattersonBarbara Harsh
Chris MitchellBarbara Harsh
Phyllis FassnachtBarbara Harsh
Bob LindemanBarbara Harsh
Macy PleveichMr. & Mrs. Michael Pleveich
Rebecca WaligaOlivia & Justin Weiner
Maya & Chloe KutschJe�rey Kutsch
Father JerekMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Father LuoniMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Mr. & Mrs. Jerek Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Missimi
Linda RoebkeMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Dr. & Mrs. RoebkeMr. & Mrs. Missimi
John EngleMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Debra JonesMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Charles LaRosaMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Ron SchwartzMr. & Mrs. Missimi
Karen WisePatricia Lang
Ginny BowerDottie Bower
Marcia DoyleMr. & Charles Calhoun
Mark SimpkinsEpling Estates
Dr. & Mrs DavidPalmstrom
Bill Palmstrom& Pat Northrup
Boots & MyraMr. & Mrs. Richard Rymer
Binky & Fat CatMartha Hawkins
ArielMaureen Thomas-Ryan
RachelMr. & Mrs. William Glaeser
McMaster-Carr Supply Co. – AuroraTractor Supply – Ravenna
Target – StreetsboroGiant Eagle – RootstownWal Mart – Streetsboro
Wal Mart – Brim�eldGrainger – New Jersey
Fairmount Mineral Foundation – ChardonDavey Tree – Kent
Aetna Giving Campaign – New JerseyAllstate Giving Campaign – Virginia
AT & T – DCKent State University – Kent
Pet Smart – AuroraAcme Grocery – Akron
Rose's Rescue – RootstownHappy Trails – Rootstown
Portage County Municipal Court – RavennaPortage County Dog Warden – Ravenna
Volunteers at Shelter – PortageMargie Dempsey
Pet Supply Plus – StreetsboroBoy & Girl Scouts – Portage
Crestwood High School – MantuaPet Supply Plus – Streetsboro
Wendell Parr – BoardmanKelly McFarland – RavennaFair�eld Inn – Streetsboro
Marilyn Geggus – MogadoreJennifer Covington
Terry Lee Fuller Foundation – KentNancy Mitchell
Best Friends Animal Clinic – MantuaAurora Veterainary Clinic – AuroraStow-Kent Animal Hosp – Stow
Portage Animal Hospital – Brim�eldMemorial Animal Hospital – Kent
Richardson Animal Hospital – RavennaPortage County Commissioners
Portage Paints – Ravennafor donating paint
Cheryl Green & Cindi List for paintingour new dog room mural – Brady Lake
Rt 14 Storage – A. SchmidtThom Bell for helping
repair shelter lights
Special Thanks
Road 44266
www.portageapl.org
330.296.4022
New HoursGoes into e�ect January 3, 2010
Tue, Wed, Thurs 12–4Fr i 12–7Sat 11–4Closed Sun & Mon
located on In�rmary Rd. in Shalersville Township, 2.3 miles Rt. 303 and 2.7 miles north of St. Rt. 14. We are on top
behind Portage County Water Resources and Dog Pound
Check out past editions of Tattle Tails on our website
You can help guard Portage APL’s future by becoming a member of Shepherd’s Watch, a special group of guardians who remember to include the Portage APL in their estate plans.
Ways to Give to Portage APLPlanned gifts allow you to combine your current �nancial plans with your future estate planning and philanthropic wishes. These usually include a tax advantage for the donors.
For more information, please call 330.296.4022and ask for an information packet.The Portage APL is a qualifying 501(c) 3 non-pro�t organization.
The Portage APL receives no direct government funding therefore we rely on generous �nancial supporters, like you, to make a di�erence in the lives of the animals we rescue and shelter.
Please consult your personal advisorto determine the best way for youto leave a legacy.
Become a Shepherd’s Watch Guardian
• Gifts of Cash• Stocks and other appreciable
assets such as real estate• Charitable Remainder Trusts• Charitable Lead Trusts
• Bequests can be made in a new will or an existing will can be easily amended
• Life Insurance• Retirement Plan Assets
H e l p a H o m e l e s s A n i m a lDonate your car • Donate your car • Donate your car• I t e m i z e d t a x d e d u c t i o n• F re e p i c k - u p• F re e p ro c e s s i n g
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Portage Animal Protective League is a 501(c)3 nonpro�t organization