November 26th, 2008
Crossposting is appreciated
I know I’ve posted many times about the overcrowding at the Ashtabula County APL in NE Ohio. But the situation has reached a breaking point and the Humane Society is about to come in and shut the place down. They need to get numbers down *drastically*….like to about 1/3 of what they are now. This may mean killing more than 100 animals. Euthanasia of adoptable dogs begins Friday.
All animals come fully vetted and can go to approved rescues for free. Transport help is available.
Please contact me at dawn.shimp @ gmail.com (gmail.com) if you can help.
Please see the adoptable animals below. Not all are listed..many more will be added in the coming days.
Thanks,
Dawn
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Fanny |
Beagle
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Michelle |
Husky
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jimbob |
Rottweiler
Shepherd
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Kyle |
Pug
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Keller |
Pug
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ralphy |
Hound
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sprinkle |
Shepherd
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Abacrombie |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Tippy |
Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Garner |
Cocker Spaniel
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bolt |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Rosie |
Pit Bull Terrier
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Edison |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ervin |
Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bert |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Shadow |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jasmine |
Shar Pei
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jolly |
Shepherd
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bruce |
Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Minnie |
Shepherd
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Happy |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Heidi |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bailey |
Shepherd
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Dahlia |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mack |
Shepherd
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Winnie |
Shih Tzu
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Wiggles |
Pit Bull Terrier
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gloria |
Shepherd
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Robin |
Pit Bull Terrier
Husky
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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McDonald |
Shepherd
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mildred |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mia |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mya |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mary |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Miracle |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mocha |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mable |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Macho |
Labrador Retriever
Baby |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Macy |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Dylan |
Pit Bull Terrier
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Austin |
Beagle
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mischa |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mallory |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Maryjo |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Maxwell |
Domestic Medium Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Muffin |
Domestic Long Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Buck |
Collie
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Celery |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Casey |
Poodle
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Satchel |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Casey |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jack |
Hound
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Stubs |
Retriever
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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D |
Husky
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gretchen |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mama |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Larry |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Twilight |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Manhatten |
Labrador Retriever
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Alyssa |
Jack Russell Terrier
Whippet
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Carrie |
Jack Russell Terrier
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Yasmine |
Beagle
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Allistar |
Rottweiler
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Cattle |
Rottweiler
Senior, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Larry |
Domestic Long Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Franken |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Patty |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Nina |
Bluetick Coonhound
Beagle
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Damon |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Beans |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gweedo
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Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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George |
Shepherd
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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FrankenBerry |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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BooBerry |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Dawson |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Turner |
Shar Pei
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ozzy |
Husky
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ripples |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Pancake |
Husky
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Apricot |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Dozer |
Labrador Retriever
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Tremble |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lucy |
Rottweiler
Shepherd
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Suzie |
Hound
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lilly |
Shepherd
Rottweiler
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jupiter |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Smokey |
Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lander |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lafferty |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lincoln |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lulu |
Shepherd
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Dakota |
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Shepherd
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Roo |
Shepherd
Hound
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ashley |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Peanut Butter |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jasmine |
Husky
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Baby |
Pit Bull Terrier
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gordon |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Carrot |
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mandy |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gomer |
Mastiff
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Fiona |
Setter
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Jordan |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Tucker |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Brock |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Boomer |
Beagle
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mister |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Misses |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Chloe |
Beagle
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Canyon |
Pit Bull Terrier
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sammy |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Wendy |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Cadabra |
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Abra |
Jack Russell Terrier
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Winter |
Labrador Retriever
Hound
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Wonder |
Labrador Retriever
Hound
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Windy |
Labrador Retriever
Hound
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sabrina |
Pit Bull Terrier
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mackey |
Labrador Retriever
Senior, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Shilo |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Snoopy |
Beagle
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ears |
Doberman Pinscher
Shepherd
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Nestle |
Domestic Medium Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Marshmellow |
Pit Bull Terrier
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Charmin |
Poodle
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Hamilton |
Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Putter |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Martha |
Beagle
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Peanut |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sailor |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Barry |
Shepherd
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bobby |
Shepherd
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Oscar |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Shotty |
Shepherd
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bralin |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Beauty |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sonny |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Blaine |
Shepherd
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Fable |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Kit Kat |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Coco |
Beagle
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Melanie |
Boxer
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Doty |
Coonhound
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Courage |
Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Glenna |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gilbert |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Janis |
Domestic Long Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Heidi |
Domestic Short Hair
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lorna |
Shepherd
Beagle
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Candon |
Beagle
Senior, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sam |
Hound
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Emma |
Pit Bull Terrier
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Snowhite |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Lillian |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Loki |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sun |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Scout |
Coonhound
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Felix |
Domestic Medium Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Nemo |
Domestic Short Hair
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Julia |
Domestic Short Hair
Young |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Terrance |
Rottweiler
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bandit |
Rottweiler
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Caitlin |
Terrier
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Joslin |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Alma |
Boxer
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Kelly |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Udell |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Willow |
Labrador Retriever
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Beatrice |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bunny |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Barbie |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Clarence |
Shepherd
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gavin |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gretta |
Domestic Short Hair
Baby, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Cassie |
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Neela |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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ZeeZee |
Pit Bull Terrier
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Maggie |
Labrador Retriever
Terrier
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Ellen |
Beagle
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Bruno |
Terrier
Shepherd
Young, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Rodney |
Labrador Retriever
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Mama
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Rottweiler
Adult, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sabrina |
Domestic Short Hair
Senior, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Gutter |
Labrador Retriever
Senior, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Sharon |
Rottweiler
Young, F |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
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Pete |
Shepherd
Adult, M |
Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Ashtabula, OH |
Filed under APL, Ashtabula Animal Advocates | Comments (3)
September 4th, 2008
Ahhh, the irony. I wrote the post below a couple weeks ago, but haven’t had time to post b/c I’ve been so involved with the APL! I made the decision consciously, though, to help out more for a few more weeks until the new director started, with the awareness and understanding that it would be temporary. And that temporary period is now over. It’s taken me a few days to decompress after the chaotic weekend, but now I’m recommitting myself to this new lifestyle…..
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On Slowing Down
We moved out to the country two and a half years ago. My dreams included having lots of time to care for animals, and lots of time to be work on creative pursuits. A simpler life, although I’m not sure I knew at the time what that meant. I’d been stuck for so long in the go-go-go cycle, the only time I was able to “slow down” is when I’d get slammed with a depressive episode and had no other choice. Moving to the country was supposed to fix that.
Well, it didn’t. The last several years have been some of the most stressful of my life, and I’ve been hit with nasty depressions almost as often as when we lived in the city. Dave and I routinely work in front of computers in separate areas of the house from the time we get up early until the time we crash in front of the the TV around midnight to scarf down some dinner and fall asleep on the couch. Not exactly the lifestyle I had in mind.
Last week I guess I reached my breaking point. To get some clarity I took a drive down to the Ohio River by myself. For some reason I find that that river really brings me peace. While I was there I looked at the houses for sale and dreamed of a different life, one where I would spend my days in a studio with river views, working on crafting and building a little business that would support our family in a small, sustainable way. But something about the views that day changed me, the large low rolling clouds continually altering the quality of the light. When I got home I realized, river or not, that where I live is just as beautiful. Low hills, long views, and green green green. And plenty of land to carve out a life right here, if I can tear myself out of the stress mentality.
And I think I can. Since my river trip that day I’ve decided that I belong right here, with occasional river trips to help my focus. The fact is, if I can’t routinely appreciate the beauty I have here, I’m not going to appreciate the river either. I’m not ready for the river. Besides, I have a studio with foil butterfly wallpaper! How many crafters can say that?
So, I’ve recommitted to a slower style of life. This will mean doing less with the APL for now. I will continue to focus on finding rescue for the special needs animals, but the hours and days in front of the computer are going to stop. If I felt they were working, I would continue to make that sacrifice. But to spend all week in panic mode to get out 11 dogs over the weekend, only to have 11 new dogs come in in one day, that system is not working. I am committed to *changing* that system, but I can’t do it while I am so embroiled in it. I need some perspective. And I also need to set us up a lifestyle here at home, which I should have done *before* I threw myself head first into rescue.
I am committed now to the lifestyle we wanted when we moved out here. Tasks for the recent future involve creating a more frugal budget, having an *enormous* garage sale and giving lots of stuff away, doing lots of research on gardening so as to make the most of what is left of this growing season and get a jump on the next, learning a few more useful crafts (rag rugs are next!), trying to get involved in some sort of barter economy, and working with the bunnies to create more enriching lives for them. Also, Etsy Etsy Etsy…putting time into my existing shop and getting my vintage shop open, promoting like crazy, and participating in teams. Living out here I really desire a sense of community with fellow artists…but that’s a whole other post!
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