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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Megan Myers, an animal caretaker, held onto Egypt the dog at Greenbriar during the adoption event on Aug. 21.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Mikey was one of the dogs who visited with the residents at the adoption fundraiser on Aug. 21 at Greenbriar in Boardman.
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Neighbors | Submitted.Activity director, Meghan Miller, and one of the Greenbriar residents played with Bronson, one of the dogs available for adoption who attended the fundraiser on Aug. 21 at Greenbriar.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
Dogs from the Animal Charity of Ohio visited Greenbriar in Boardman on Aug. 21 hoping to find a forever home.
This is the first time Greenbriar has had animals from the Animal Charity of Ohio to visit. The residents were excited to have the opportunity to play and interact with all three dogs.
“The residents were talking to me about trying to get animals in here,” said Activities Director Meghan Miller. “They wanted to do something to help the animals.”
The event was open for people in the community to come and look at the different animals that were up for adoption. Greenbriar advertised on their Facebook page to bring awareness to the event and try to help the animals find a home.
“We are always looking for adoption events, volunteers to come out and walk the animals, take them for a car ride, take them to the park, those kinds of things,” said Amy Manolio, Vice President of the Animal Charity Board.
Animals Charity of Ohio has two facilities where the animals are taken care of. All of the animals are spayed or neutered, are vaccinated and are ready to be adopted. There is a special offer for veterans who wish to adopt a senior dog at a discounted price. Animal Charity is a little different from other rescues because they are the only non-profit who has humane agents in Mahoning County. All of the animals are taken from bad situations and are looking to find a better home.
At the end of the visit, all three dogs that visited Greenbriar were in the process of being adopted into their new homes with new families. The animal shelter is open five days a week for people who wish to adopt to come look at the animals.