Love-A-Stray Dog Division Non-Profit Rescue

Take your best shot for a great cause! 💦

The 250 Jubilee Dunk Tank is ready to make a splash on July 3, and we’ve got a full lineup of brave volunteers willing to take the plunge for local charities.

Donate any amount and get 2 balls — that’s 2 chances to dunk someone you know, someone you love, or maybe just someone who you think really, really deserves it. 😉

Donations may be made by cash or Venmo only. Proceeds will benefit Avon Lake City Schools Foundation, Camp Imagine, Community Resource Services (CRS), Live Like Delaney Foundation, and Love-A-Stray

Come cheer, donate, dunk, and help us make a splash for a great cause!

Hope to see you July 8th! We will have a booth and volunteers assisting with the BEST IN SHOW! Please register your dog TODAY!

Main Street Amherst Ohio is excited to introduce a brand‑new feature event: the Best in Show Dog Competition, celebrating dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities.

W.O.W. BEST IN SHOW DOG COMPETITION
Debuting at Walkin’ on Wednesday — July 8, 2026
Downtown Amherst
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Calling all pups and proud pet parents!
Expect an evening full of:
Cute dogs showing off their best looks and tricks
Fun categories for every pup
Family‑friendly excitement along Main Street
FREE to attend street event — fun for all ages
Vendors, food, shopping, and the classic W.O.W. atmosphere

Small registration fee to enter Dog Competition: available on‑site or preregister at: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261044643999165

Important information everyone should know about "flight mode" regarding the Doodle that has been running loose in North Ridgeville and Avon.

**If you see this loose Doodle, please report by calling or text with time/street and direction dog is running/walking to Remi's Pet Recovery who is in contact with the dog's family. Contact Venessa at 216-644-4511 Thank you!

Why You Should Never Follow or Chase a Loose Dog.
Chasing a loose dog is one of the most common mistakes dog lovers make, and it can actually make recovery harder and more dangerous. The instinct to run after a loose dog is a natural response for a human, but it can trigger the dog’s fight-or-flight response, making them run faster and farther away from the area.

Why Chasing Is Dangerous.
Flight Mode Activation: When a dog is scared, confused, or in pain, its survival instinct takes over. Even friendly family pets can enter full “flight” mode, ignoring their name or familiar cues.

Escalation of Fear: Approaching, following or running toward the dog or trying to corner a dog makes it perceive you as a threat, increasing adrenaline and making it harder to calm down and the dog could try to bite as a defense from fear and danger!

Driving a dog into unsafe areas: Panicked dogs in flight mode often run into traffic, wooded areas, or bodies of water, which can be life-threatening areas.

Pushing Them Further Away: The more you pursue, the more they run, moving out of the area where posters, traps, and search efforts are focused from professional dog recovery organizations.

Real-Life Risks
Injury or Death: Running into traffic or falling into hazards is a real danger.

Thank you!!

Avon Lake-Anyone missing this cat or recognize it? Wondering around on the North side of the Avon Lake Pool by Lake Rd. Email [email protected] Tks

Please mark your calendars for the BIG SPLASH! 9/12/26. We are very excited to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the BIG SPLASH Fundraiser! Scoop 440 Hollywood Feed - Avon Camp Bow Wow Westlake EarthWise Pet Avon Lake Avon Lake Animal Clinic Concession stand by Friends of Lorain County Dog Kennel, Inc.

The 4th Annual Pup Crawl was a FUN time!!! Thanks to all who participated in the Pup Crawl by visiting The Dogg House Bar & Grill, Tailgators Sports Bar, 3rd Base Bar and Grill, Edacious Kitchen + Bar, Pizza Cutter, Love Coffee Company, and Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant. Also, thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets. The DOGS sure had a good time on the patio! Congratulations to the Top Dog Winners, 50/50 winner and the winners of all the incredible raffle baskets. Special thanks to the sponsors including Beach Park Station, Apollo Supply, Avon Lake Liquor, our participating restaurants and all who donated items for the AMAZING raffles.
Thank you Emily of SoulMutts and Amy Shull for helping Love-A-Stray Rescue raise funds for the dogs!! Another BIG thank you to the volunteers who made the event happen!!

If you have any fun event photos to share, please post in the comments!