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Beautification project: Roberta Lawrentz, left, and Sue Ellen Davis of …
Beautification project: Roberta Lawrentz, left, and Sue Ellen Davis of Girard Junior Women’s Club fill a planter in downtown Girard. The annual project was initiated by Davis’s mother, Jane Harris. Planters in front of businesses …
Britney, a retired racing Greyhound, was rescued by Darlene and …
Britney, a retired racing Greyhound, was rescued by Darlene and John Bartholomew of Hermitage, Pa., in March 2009 when her racing days were over at Wheeling Downs in West Virginia.
Jackleen Buzzelli and family sent this picture. The brown dog …
Jackleen Buzzelli and family sent this picture. The brown dog is Zoe, who was adopted from the Mahoning County Dog Pound last year when she was about 1 year old. She has blended in nicely …
Five-year-old Carley Johnston is hanging out with her best friend, …
Five-year-old Carley Johnston is hanging out with her best friend, Tucker, on a rainy day in April 2011 at their home in Poland. Tucker, a 1 1/2-year-old Golden Retriever/Collie mix, was adopted by the Johnston …
Linda Beshara of Boardman says: "This is Nattie-Jo. She is …
Linda Beshara of Boardman says: "This is Nattie-Jo. She is 5 years old. She became a member of our family in August of 2006 when we adopted her from the Mahoning County Dog Pound. My …
Steve and Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield sent this picture of …
Steve and Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield sent this picture of their two "grandpups." Their daughter, Angie Ferenchak of Westlake, adopted Cali (the black Lab ) from a shelter three years ago and little Yashu (the …
Carrie Payne of Newton Falls adopted Lulubella, 3 years old, …
Carrie Payne of Newton Falls adopted Lulubella, 3 years old, in February from Animal Rescue.
Winston, a 3 1/2-year-old Copper Pomeranian, belongs to Larry and …
Winston, a 3 1/2-year-old Copper Pomeranian, belongs to Larry and Marguerite Conti of Boardman. They got him in June 2008, and he became a therapy dog for Larry and has helped to make him feel …
Kimberly and Gary McAfoose of McDonald have owned Chloe for …
Kimberly and Gary McAfoose of McDonald have owned Chloe for the past 10 years. Gary found her in the parking lot where he works when she was just a few months old. She became their …
Angie, 3 years old, was adopted from Mahoning County Dog …
Angie, 3 years old, was adopted from Mahoning County Dog Pound and Adoption Center in December 2010 by Michael and Cathy Gorman of McDonald.
Maela Bella is a 2-year-old Puggle. She was adopted from …
Maela Bella is a 2-year-old Puggle. She was adopted from Heaven to Earth Rescue Shelter in May 2009 by Valerie Lynn DePietro of Austintown.
Charlie II is a mix breed (German Shepherd/Malamute) who Donna …
Charlie II is a mix breed (German Shepherd/Malamute) who Donna Samuels of Youngstown says they got from the pound. He is pictured playing with her niece, Marissa Gorvet, when he was 6 months old.
Meg Creighton of Austintown adopted Danny in May 2005 from …
Meg Creighton of Austintown adopted Danny in May 2005 from Angels for Animals.
Melody Case sent this picture of Hunter. She spotted him …
Melody Case sent this picture of Hunter. She spotted him when he was featured in The Vindicator's Sunday "Up For Adoption" feature on May 25, 2003. She said he was the most wonderful dog anyone …
Chipper Jones Bruno, right, is a 5-year-old mixed breed, primarily …
Chipper Jones Bruno, right, is a 5-year-old mixed breed, primarily Beagle. He was rescued from the Mahoning County Dog Pound when he was 8 weeks old by Jeff, Janice, Jessica, Jeff and Jenn Bruno of …
Snoot, 6 (a guess), was adopted in September 2007 from …
Snoot, 6 (a guess), was adopted in September 2007 from Mahoning County Dog Pound by Debbie D'Altorio.
Jordan and Kristen Taylor of Howland adopted Matilda in April …
Jordan and Kristen Taylor of Howland adopted Matilda in April 2008 from Angels for Animals. She will be 4 in August. As you can see, she enjoys sunbathing in her backyard.
Steve and Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield sent this picture of …
Steve and Cathy Ferenchak of Canfield sent this picture of their two "grandpups." Their daughter, Angie Ferenchak, adopted Cali (the black Lab ) from a shelter three years ago and little Yashu (the brown Chow …
Donna Detwiler of North Lima says, "Our dog, Gabby, is …
Donna Detwiler of North Lima says, "Our dog, Gabby, is a minituare German Schanuzer. She is angel and such a sweet baby. She is now 8 and has developed diabetes. She has also lost pretty …
Lisa Cardona of Youngstown says they saved Alice Magoo, a …
Lisa Cardona of Youngstown says they saved Alice Magoo, a 4-year-old Chihuahua, from irresponsible and neglectful kids in June 2008. She has been a sweet little blessing in their lives since.
Jack was adopted in 2004 from Angels for Animals by …
Jack was adopted in 2004 from Angels for Animals by Jackie Renko of Youngstown when he was 5 months old. Now 6 1/2, he was trained through the Prison-Based Dog Training Programs.
Polo plays peek-a-boo at 3 months old. Now 12 1/2, …
Polo plays peek-a-boo at 3 months old. Now 12 1/2, Patrick Krieger's Shih-Tzu was reincarnated about a year ago, says photographer and "granddog sitter" Michael Lacivita of Youngstown. His grandson's dog was on his deathbed …
Susie Hogan of Boardman says they adopted their 4-month-old Beagle, …
Susie Hogan of Boardman says they adopted their 4-month-old Beagle, Ruby, from WAGS animal shelter in Columbiana in May. She received top-notch training at a prison in Hubbard while she waited to be adopted. Ruby …
From Randy Wolfe of Poland: "Meet Bear. As a mailman …
From Randy Wolfe of Poland: "Meet Bear. As a mailman on the city's South Side, I would take my afternoon break on the street where Bear lived. I was amazed to see him as a …
Greta was found laying on the side of the road …
Greta was found laying on the side of the road in Cleveland, and Gary and Ann Duracky of Poland got her through German Shepherd Rescue at a shelter when she was about 1 1/2. She …
From Sherry Bankey of Girard: "This is Ruby. She is …
From Sherry Bankey of Girard: "This is Ruby. She is 2 1/2 years old. We adopted her when she was a puppy from Alchemy Acres in Salem. She has two dog beds, but believes the …
The Bichon Frise is Beaujolais and was adopted from Furry …
The Bichon Frise is Beaujolais and was adopted from Furry Friends Rescue in San Francisco, Calif., in 2004. He will be 7 years old this week. The mixed Terrier is CassieRose, who was found abandoned …
Madalyn Smith of Boardman cuddles with her dog, Bullseye, who …
Madalyn Smith of Boardman cuddles with her dog, Bullseye, who was adopted as a puppy from Mahoning County Dog Pound.
From Tammy and Dave Dragus of Lake Milton: "We would …
From Tammy and Dave Dragus of Lake Milton: "We would like to share our story of Molly. We adopted her on May 28 from The Animal Rescue Center in Eastlake, Ohio. She is 12 weeks …
Ernie, a 5-year-old Shih Tzu, and Preston, an 8-year-old Lhasa …
Ernie, a 5-year-old Shih Tzu, and Preston, an 8-year-old Lhasa Apso, were pounded together, rescued together, adopted together, and now they are top dogs together! They were adopted 3 years ago by Tony and Fran …
Peanut, a 1-year-old Bichon Frise who was adopted May 22, …
Peanut, a 1-year-old Bichon Frise who was adopted May 22, is playing with Emery, 2.
Rochelle Blanco of Youngstown adopted Mollee, 2 years old, in …
Rochelle Blanco of Youngstown adopted Mollee, 2 years old, in April 2010 from For The Dogs Shelter.
Lemon, 1 1/2, the "granddog" of Carol and David McKay …
Lemon, 1 1/2, the "granddog" of Carol and David McKay of Boardman, was 4 months when adopted by Kourtney and Nate Ross of Chicago in February 2010. Kenley Smith, 2 1/2 (left), and Ian Smith, …
Jerry Hoover of Boardman is relaxing with his "granddog," Bullseye, …
Jerry Hoover of Boardman is relaxing with his "granddog," Bullseye, who was adopted from Mahoning County Dog Pound.
Tom and Eileen Pittman of Austintown adopted Penny (now 7) …
Tom and Eileen Pittman of Austintown adopted Penny (now 7) from the Mahoning County Dog Pound in January — on the day she was scheduled to be euthanized. Within hours, after a couple naps and …
Judith Buck of Youngstown says Stacey is her friend and …
Judith Buck of Youngstown says Stacey is her friend and companion. She is part Lab and part Dalmatian. She was 5 weeks old and 5 pounds when Judith got her at the pound. She will …
Karen and Russ Caddes of Mineral Ridge adopted 2-year-old Samson …
Karen and Russ Caddes of Mineral Ridge adopted 2-year-old Samson in February from the Mahoning County Dog Pound.
This is Tessa, who was adopted from Angels for Animals …
This is Tessa, who was adopted from Angels for Animals on Feb. 15 by Betty Estes of Girard in loving memory of my husband, Mark, who passed away on Feb. 2. Tessa is a Doberman …
Debbie and Doug Gamble of Edinburg, Pa., adopted Shania in …
Debbie and Doug Gamble of Edinburg, Pa., adopted Shania in March 2007. She is a 3-year-old Pit Bull mix. They got her when she was 8 weeks old from the Westmoreland County Humane Society in …
Gina, 11, was adopted in August 2002 from Angels for …
Gina, 11, was adopted in August 2002 from Angels for Animals by Liam and Kaitlin Garzanich of Columbiana.
Debbie and Harry Deeley Fowler adopted Boo Radley, 4, right, …
Debbie and Harry Deeley Fowler adopted Boo Radley, 4, right, in December 2007 from the Trumbull County Animal Shelter when he was 3 months old. Harry says: "In September 2007 we lost our Lab/Pit Bull …
Marty and Lisa White of North Jackson sent this picture. …
Marty and Lisa White of North Jackson sent this picture. Pete, 6, on the right, is epileptic and was adopted in 2006. Max, 5, the little guy on the left, had heartworm, whipworm and a …
Snoopy was adopted in February 2000 from the Mahoning County …
Snoopy was adopted in February 2000 from the Mahoning County Dog Pound by Jo Niles and Tim Niles of Boardman. She was 8 weeks at the time; she died in March of this year.
This is Sam, a 5-year-old Spaniel mix. He was abandoned …
This is Sam, a 5-year-old Spaniel mix. He was abandoned by his former owner and Kim Wolf of Youngstown says she was lucky to adopt him in December 2009 from "For The Dogs" rescue group.
Ruby is a 3-year-old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. Megan Perencevic …
Ruby is a 3-year-old Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. Megan Perencevic Calvaruso of Youngstown found her in May 2010 on the city's East Side. She coaxed Ruby into her car, cleaned her up, took her to …
Diana Bell of Austintown says: "This is Dory. Seven years …
Diana Bell of Austintown says: "This is Dory. Seven years ago, my son was attending classes at YSU. It was the beginning of the semester in January, and the temperature was around zero. Parked in …
Michelle Galazia sent this picture of Chase and Liv. Chase …
Michelle Galazia sent this picture of Chase and Liv. Chase is around 3 and was a pup when they found him..
Dow Jones (brown) is a 2-year-old mixed breed adopted from …
Dow Jones (brown) is a 2-year-old mixed breed adopted from the Mahoning County Dog Pound in October 2009. Nikkei, 1 1/2 years old, is an Akita mix that was also adopted from the Mahoning County …
Joe Lynn of Salem caught this snapshot of Sara Sanders …
Joe Lynn of Salem caught this snapshot of Sara Sanders of Austintown and the love of her life at Mill Creek Park in June. Oreo was adopted in Cleveland 14 years ago and has been …
Alisa Akuszewski of Austintown says someone was giving Mandy away …
Alisa Akuszewski of Austintown says someone was giving Mandy away so they took her in June 2010. She is about a year old and a bundle of energy. She is one of their three rescues.
This is Ruby and her puppies. Alisa Akuszewski of Austintown …
This is Ruby and her puppies. Alisa Akuszewski of Austintown says they rescued Ruby from the Mahoning County Dog Pound in 2005 — not knowing she was pregnant! She had eight puppies two weeks after …
Ruth Cramer of Youngstown adopted Murphy in January. The mahogany …
Ruth Cramer of Youngstown adopted Murphy in January. The mahogany Sheltie is 1 year old.
Molly is around 9 years old. Jan Pomaro of Boardman …
Molly is around 9 years old. Jan Pomaro of Boardman adopted her from Angels for Animals on October 2003. Jan says, "She is part German Shepherd/part Dobie, but 100 percent pure love. She makes me …
Ron and Kathy Carroll of Canfield rescued Gracie, a Lab …
Ron and Kathy Carroll of Canfield rescued Gracie, a Lab mix, and Guido, a Yorkie. Gracie was on her way to Angels, and Guido was also in need of a new home because his mom …
From Sherri Maddick of New Bedford, Pa.: “This is Bailey, …
From Sherri Maddick of New Bedford, Pa.: “This is Bailey, our beautiful female Border Collie mix, adopted from Angels For Animals July 2008 at the age of 7. She just turned 10 on May 24. …
Jenn from Bristolville says: "Briggsey was rescued from the Mahoning …
Jenn from Bristolville says: "Briggsey was rescued from the Mahoning County Pound, and I adopted him through For the Dogs in August 2009. Maddie was adopted through Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue in February 2007, and …
Scout, part Lab/part Sharpei, will be 7 years old in …
Scout, part Lab/part Sharpei, will be 7 years old in August. Christine Silvestri of Youngstown says they found him in the street at a house party. He was about 3 months old at the time. …
Sierra, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, was rescued from the pound …
Sierra, a 4-year-old German Shepherd, was rescued from the pound in 2009 by Marvin Fair of Canfield.
Belle is an American Bulldog mix (4), adopted from Pawprint …
Belle is an American Bulldog mix (4), adopted from Pawprint Paradise in December 2007. Lester is a Plott Hound mix (3), adopted from Trumbull Animal Welfare League in December 2010. Submitted by Cheryl Pearson of …
Hannah Lee, who is 5 years old, was adopted by …
Hannah Lee, who is 5 years old, was adopted by Randy Hoover of Columbiana from Angels for Animals in September 2006. She's a mixed breed who loves to ride on the bow of his small …
Cathy Duck of Struthers found Buffy, a Shih Poo (Shih …
Cathy Duck of Struthers found Buffy, a Shih Poo (Shih Tzu/Poodle mix), on petfinder.com, where she was adoptable through Haven for Pets in Bath, Ohio. Due to financial reasons, her owner had to move and …
Mary Ann O'Neil sent this picture of Anna Lefoer, who …
Mary Ann O'Neil sent this picture of Anna Lefoer, who attends Canfield Schools, and her dog, Hershey.
Patricia Taylor of Columbiana adopted Maisey, a Greyhound, last November. …
Patricia Taylor of Columbiana adopted Maisey, a Greyhound, last November. She is 6 years old and is a former racing dog. Now she enjoys sitting in comfy chairs and sharing the house with her dog …
Opponents of Senate Bill 5 lead a parade through downtown …
Opponents of Senate Bill 5 lead a parade through downtown Columbus to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday to turn in nearly 1.3 million petition signatures seeking to repeal Ohio’s controversial collective bargaining law.
A. Wolf takes the stand during “Guilty or Not Guilty” …
A. Wolf takes the stand during “Guilty or Not Guilty” as performed by the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre at the Boardman Library on Glenwood Avenue. Wednesday’s play was part of the Public Library of Youngstown …
Darryl James, of Vienna, rests before his 14-year-old son, Joshua, …
Darryl James, of Vienna, rests before his 14-year-old son, Joshua, shows their four goats at the Trumbull County Fair in Cortland, which opened Wednesday. The James family also shows turkeys.
Tom and Shannon Semple of Liberty ride the Twister with …
Tom and Shannon Semple of Liberty ride the Twister with their 5-year-old daughter, Mia. The fair runs through Monday.
Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien and others involved in the Tech …
Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien and others involved in the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center check out the new sign for the center, a 37,000-square-foot building near Courthouse Square in downtown Warren. A ceremony to unveil …
State Rep. Bob Hagan, a Democrat from Youngstown, makes a …
State Rep. Bob Hagan, a Democrat from Youngstown, makes a point as he marches with other opponents of Senate Bill 5 in front of the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday. Senate Bill 5 likely will be …
Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson, right, scores ahead of the tag …
Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson, right, scores ahead of the tag by Arizona Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero as umpire Mike DiMuro, left, looks on during the ninth inning in an interleague baseball game Wednesday, June 29, 2011, …
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts (14) steals second base as Cleveland …
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts (14) steals second base as Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera waits for the ball during the second inning in an interleague baseball game on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross …
FILE - In this May 18, 2010 file photo, Czech …
FILE - In this May 18, 2010 file photo, Czech Republic's Jaromir Jagr, left, stick handles the puck away from Team Canada's Rich Peverley during second period action at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in …
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, left, tags out Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal …
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, left, tags out Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera, as he tries to steal third base during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross …
