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Who says selling lemonade is a thing of the past?
Nevaeh raised $110 for Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund by selling lemonade on a Sunday afternoon at “This Old Farmer’s Market” in Beavercreek. She said she wanted to do it because “I wanted to help a family be able to keep its dog.”
Amber Pfeifer
You’ve probably heard of “jeans” day at work. Everyone likes the chance to dress comfortably while paying a few bucks for a good cause. At Reynolds & Reynolds they sponsor “Casual for a Cause” by asking their associates to nominate non-profit beneficiaries.
Silver Friends and Golden Paws
Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund would like to express our appreciation to the “Silver Friends and Golden Paws” Endowment Fund through Greene Giving for the $1000 awarded to keep seniors and their pets in need of veterinary care together. This funding helped Toby and his grandma to remain together as a family!
For many of us with multi-pet households, we get caught up in the excitement of bringing another dog or cat into the family. Besides the changes a new pet brings for the humans, the changes can be significant to other pets. To help ease that transition, it is important to think about how to introduce the new dog or cat to other animals in the family.
“You saved Bailey’s life that day and there’s no way I’ll ever be able to properly thank you enough for what you did. Bailey’s a wonderful companion and now he’s getting a proper chance to continue his great life because of you. Thank you to every person who supports your organization for saving my family.”
– Bailey's Mom
Is Your Pet Headed for Developing Diabetes?
Diabetes in dogs and cats is treatable, but if left undetected it can cause blindness, organ damage, and eventually death. Is you pet prone to diabetes? Do you know the signs to watch for? How about what to do if you suspect a problem? Are there preventative steps to take?
“Without Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund, we would have had to let Diamond go. I just can't find the words to express how thankful, grateful and truly blessed we are. Without your help not only would we have lost our little girl, but our family would have been missing a very important member becoming incomplete. Not only have you saved me, you have saved OUR FAMILY.”
– Diamond's Family
“Thank goodness for Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund. I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am. I’m beside myself every time I think of what you did for me and Sophie. Next Fall, when Sophie puts on her Ohio State garb & helps me cheer them to victory, I’ll have you & Dr. Goss to thank.”
– Sophie's Mom
Do you live with a senior?
Have you ever had the experience when someone asks you the age of your fur baby, of saying “oh, about four”—only to stop to count, and realize with some trepidation that they’re really eight? As with older family members, our aging pets need special care and considerations. Their needs change too.
Do you live with a senior?
Have you ever had the experience when someone asks you the age of your fur baby, of saying “oh, about four”—only to stop to count, and realize with some trepidation that they’re really eight? As with older family members, our aging pets need special care and considerations. Their needs change too.
Are you prepared to keep your pets safe?
Although we are unlikely to experience a devastating hurricane here in Ohio, the recent string of horrific hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, Florida, and the Caribbean remind us that disaster preparedness is important. Have you made a plan in case of a chemical spill? How about if your home catches on fire? It’s important to be ready, and plans must include our four legged family members!
“My heart was breaking when I thought we were going to have to put her down. I didn’t know how I was going to tell my girls. You saved the day by paying for Ellie’s hospitalization and then her surgery when hospitalization wasn’t enough. Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund was such a blessing to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
– Ellie's Family
Dogs and cats eat LOTS of things they shouldn’t! We're approaching fall, and outdoor gardening season is about over. Do you garden indoors to keep your spirits up during the winter? If so, it’s important to know which popular houseplants are safe for your fur kids, and which ones spell trouble. Some of the “no-no”s may surprise you.
Those of us who have pets in our families know there is nothing quite like the unconditional love they provide.
Fur family members often create a special connection with people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Experience and research both suggest that pets can be extremely helpful for those affected by these disorders.
How often do you get to go out to a bar, drink handcrafted beer and hang out with your pooch? That's what ERDF supporters did on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at PINTS 4 PAWS. They drank brews, chatted with other dog lovers, had a doggie playgroup, sampled homemade spent grain dog biscuits (the dogs, that is), entered raffles, and just generally had a great time.
Dogs (and, yes, even cats) can benefit from working on a treadmill.
Pet water therapy has become the standard of supportive care in a wide variety of circumstances. Has your dog just had hip or knee surgery? Are they getting older and having some trouble with their gait? Is your cat terribly overweight?
“When the vet told us that Ellie's Rainy Day Fund had agreed to help Starbucks, we wept. We'd exhausted basically everything we had, and we were both so scared we were going to have to let him go because of the cost. I don't know how to sufficiently express the gratitude we have. I'm still in a state of stunned disbelief.”
– Starbucks' Family
April showers may bring May flowers, but for some of our four-legged family members, storms also bring fear and anxiety.
Dogs and cats—and even humans—become afraid during storms with the deafening sounds and light displays. If you have a dog or cat who hides as a storm approaches, trembles, seeks constant attention, drools, or otherwise becomes distraught, it is important to first recognize that this is not out of the ordinary. Yet for some animals, storms can be debilitating.
“The Fund, and those who contribute to it, are all superheros. They swoop in and catch you when you’re falling. And just like that, you regain focus in your whole life and all that you have to be grateful for. They don’t just save a pet, they saved your family member, they saved your faith in humanity.”
– Roller's Family
While the humans in our lives have various means of telling us they’re in pain, it’s often harder to detect pain in our four-legged family members. Unfortunately they can’t just use words to tell us. But perhaps even more importantly, their survival instincts compel them to hide their pain. Most animals in pain alter their behavior in some way, though the signs may be quite subtle. Just like in us, the causes of pain can be quite diverse.
With the holiday season upon us, many of us will be traveling with our four-legged family members. And just like we all have special needs and considerations when we travel, the same is true for the dogs and cats in our lives. To make the travel as stress-free as possible, keep in mind these tips...
Saving hearts seems to be a shared activity between pets and their people. Annie’s story is a great example of how Dr. Giatis & ERDF teamed up to save her life.
How often do you get to go out to a bar, drink handcrafted beer and hang out with your pooch? That's what ERDF supporters did on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 at PINTS 4 PAWS. They drank brews, chatted with other dog lovers, had a doggie playgroup, sampled homemade spent grain dog biscuits (the dogs, that is), entered raffles, and just generally had a great time.
What could be more difficult for a child who has suffered sexual or physical abuse than to have to talk about it?
That's just what most of the kids who come to Michael's House Child Advocacy Center in Fairborn, Ohio are asked to do.
Enter our superhero, Nanook, a yellow lab trained by Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) in Delaware, Ohio.
Sunday, July 17 from 1-5 pm at Pet People in Centerville
Celebrate summer & come to our Garden Pawty!
It’s shaping up to be a great summer! We’re excited to announce our own SUMMER GARDEN PAWTY!!
Bring your four-legged family to create a one-of-a-kind art piece that transforms your pet’s prints into a paw-pourri of blooms!
For only $15, you & your pet can create a lasting treasure while helping sick animals right here in our community get the treatment they need to stay with their people!
