Neighborhood Friend of the Week: Dixie

Submitted by Brandon Yanak & Alyssa Andel, Animal Adoption Bloggers

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 8:12am

Friend of the Week is a regular feature to introduce furry friends in the community who need loving and caring homes. Please help these deserving animals find their forever guardians or consider adopting an animal yourself. NFW East: Available for Adoption

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Dixie is a beautiful, darling Southern Belle from Louisiana. Even though she is named for her birthplace in Dixie, this little girl is loving life in Ohio. She was actually rescued after Hurricane Isaac hit her area. In need of medical care, she was brought back to Ohio. Dixie is an incredibly sweet little girl who loves to be cuddled and pampered. She just needs a family to call her own.

Dixie takes daily medication to maintain her successful recovery, and her care is easy. She also is no longer able to use her back legs to walk. Therefore, she was fitted with a custom wheel cart. You can see the beautifully inspiring transformation in the video above. Dixie does not even know she has any handicaps at all. She is in the action, looking for the next pet, cuddle, or play. She absolutely loves life and would like nothing more than to share her love with you.

To adopt Dixie today, contact Dogs Unlimited Rescue in Pepper Pike at gina@dogsunlimitedrescue.org or visit www.dogsunlimitedrescue.org.

Click here to view Dixie’s profile on Petfinder.com.

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Cleveland Metroparks 2012: A Year In Review

Submitted by JTullos on Monday, April 29th, 7:11 am

Nature-lovers are alive and well and enjoying the great outdoors in Greater Cleveland with 16,286,944 recreation visits to Cleveland Metroparks recorded in 2012, up from 15,567,093 visits reported in 2011. Also popular are the Park District Outdoor Education programs with attendance of 474,595 in 2012, up from 437,509 reported in 2011.

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Make-A-Wish needs your help

Submitted by kholloway on Friday, April 26th, 10:51 pm

Make-A-Wish released the following statement:

Make-A-Wish® is in urgent need of frequent flier miles and is requesting support from local media to help raise awareness on mileage donations to Make-A-Wish in celebration of World Wish Day on Monday, April 29, 2013.<?xml:namespace prefix = o />

On April 29, members of the community can call in to a phone bank of volunteers from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with their airline account number ready to donate their Delta, United/Continental and U.S. Airways airline miles to Make-A-Wish. Callers are encouraged to keep trying if the line is busy.

The number to donate miles during the mileathon is 1-888-272-9474. Mileage donations can also be made online anytime by visiting www.makeawishohio.org.

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Lorain County Historical Society's Spring Garden Luncheon Fundraiser

Submitted by nicolejohnson on Friday, April 26th, 11:07 am

Join the Lorain County Historical Society for the 5th Annual Spring Garden Luncheon Fundraiser being held on June 8, 2013 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Hickories Museum 509 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Enjoy a casual afternoon of beautiful flowers, lovely fragrances, delicious food, music and fun at Elyria's beautiful historic 1895 mansion. The Hickories Museum will be open for touring and some local private gardens will be open to luncheon guests for touring as well.

Seating is limited so advanced ticket purchase is strongly suggested. Ticket prices are $17.50 for non-members and $14 for LCHS members. Tickets and gift certificates are available for purchase in person or by mail at the LCHS office located at 284 Washington Avenue, Elyria, Ohio. For more information please contact LCHS at (440) 322-3341 or e-mail lchs@lchs.org

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Good Grooming Can Save Lives

Submitted by mdynia on Friday, April 26th, 10:06 am

The statistics are alarming. One in four dogs will develop some type of cancerous tumor during their lifetime, and pet cancer is the number one disease-related killer of both dogs and cats . But, early detection can be spotted by an unlikely hero. Did you know that your groomer can show you 7 things to look for that will help save your pet's life?

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25th Annual Walk for Hunger

Submitted by nicolejohnson on Friday, April 26th, 9:37 am

Saturday May 11, 2013 has been officially declared by the Mayor's office "Walk for Hunger Day" in Cleveland. Join the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and Majestic Steel who host the 25th Annual Walk for Hunger to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger in the greater Cleveland community. The 5K walk will begin at Burke Lakefront Airport with the kick-off at 9:30 AM, which includes a donated breakfast and commencement of the walk.

Register to walk with a team, a friend or your pooch! 25th Anniversary Walk for Hunger t-shirts are available with a minimum donation of $40. The walk will take place rain or shine so register today! The fun won't stop when you cross the finish line, there will be a Family Social After Party held at Voinovich Park where you will enjoy a donated lunch, live music and other exciting entertainment.

Additional sponsors include Conway Family Foundation, Marc's, Baker Hostetler and Dominion. For more information contact the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland at (216) 619-8155 ext. 18 or e-mail adudek@hungernetwork.org.

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Captain Carl Summers Memorial Run

Submitted by nicolejohnson on Friday, April 26th, 9:06 am

Sunday May 19, 2013 the Lodi Police Advisory Board will sponser a memorial run in honor of Captain Carl Summers who was tragically struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver December 10, 1977. The run will begin at Century Harley Davidson 3054 East Pointe Drive in Medina, Ohio. Registration will start at 11:30 AM while lunch is being served from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. The memorial ride departs at 1:00 PM.

The cost to register is $10 per rider and $5 per passenger. Profits made from the Captain Carl Summers Memorial Run will be be used to purchase and place a memorial in memory of the fallen Captain. Donations are gratefully accepted at any First Merit Bank made to the Lodi Police Advisory Board Memorial Fund. For more information contact Dave Summers at (330) 242-5102 or e-mail dsummers2@neo.rr.com.

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