SPENCERVILLE, OH (WLIO) - The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District taught kids why they might not always see animals when they go to the park.
Back in November, 23 shih tzus were rescued from an abusive environment, and since then all have made full recoveries, and all but one six-year-old male have found forever homes.
However, The Ohio SPCSA & Humane Society says they have seen an increased number of animals rescued from unsuitable homes in this past month. With many of them sick or injured, the shelter is seeking monetary donations to help cover their medical costs to get them healthy enough to be adopted.
Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District has updated some space to better teach others about nature. The McElroy Environmental Education Center has been around since the 1980’s and has served many purposes for the park district. But since they have recently built new office space, in the last six months they have been able to dedicate the MEEC to their educational programing. Johnny Appleseed held an open house Sunday to show off the changes. Thanks to Dot’s Pet Center, they have displays for their live animals, to help bring a little bit of the outdoors inside. Plus, more space to show off some of their other educational exhibits.
Last month, Sheriff Jeff Grey stated that his office was notified about the video and started a short investigation, and identified the juveniles involved. The farmer did not know of the abuse that was happening on his property. The calf has since been fine and is showing no signs of distress.
Allergists say it is important to spend time around the type of animal you are interested in adopting to see how your body responds. Also, get tested for different pet allergies. Allergists add animals such as fish, lizards, and turtles tend to be a safe option. If you have a pet you're allergic to, medical professionals say to use air purifiers and don't let the animal sleep in your bed.
For nearly a century, the Lima Rotary Club has helped local children have a special day just for them. Their annual Special Needs Christmas Party continues their century long tradition to help kids with disabilities. Over 30 kids, ages 5 to 14-years-old, were invited to the party. this year businesses, club and community members sponsored each of the kids and got them a present that they have been wishing for. During the party, the Bath Interact Club helped with some activities like face painting and balloon animals. The party is something that the kids and the organizers look forward to each year.
One local animal rescue organization is making sure that some people don’t have to make the choice between feeding themselves or their furry loved ones. All Starr pet Rescue teamed up with the West Ohio Food Bank to give away cat and dog food to whoever needed it. The organization has been helping rescue animals for nearly four years now but decided about a year and half ago to do pet food distributions whenever they can get enough donations. Normally they have between 100 and 150 families that stop by around every three months to pick up a large bag of food for their pets.
