Medina County SPCA quarterly newsletter, Animal Tales provides updates on shelter news, volunteer and adoption information and upcoming shelter events and training.

1. LeahJust a friendly girl
looking for a
friendly family!
MCSPCA Officers
President
Tom Jenkins
Vice-President
Shaun McWilliams
Treasurer
Nicole Florio
Secretary
Sandy Larson
Board of Directors
Carla Boyle-Small
Cindy Brode
Patrick Hahn
Will Klingel
Dr. Thomas Lehner
George “Hub” Marquis
William Post
Nikki Robishaw
MCSPCA Staff
Director of Operations
Tracey Miller
Humane Officer
Carrie Moore
Lisa Jenkinson
Newsletter
Tina Wagner Design
atelierdsn@gmail.com
Medina County SPCA
8790 Guilford Road
Seville, OH 44273
330-723-7722
www.medinacountyspca.com
Winter Issue 2019-2020
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2. Thankyou,
fromtheMedinaCountySPCA
From the Director’s desk
The MCSPCA appreciates all of the volunteers,
donations and local support we receive each year.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy
holiday season. If you are looking for a way to
continue to donate, our immediate needs are
the following:
• Canned food for kittens and adult cats (Friskies,
Fancy Feast, 9-Lives)
• Purina Cat & Kitten Chow dry food
• Clumping or fragrance free
non-clumping clay litter
• Small paper boats available at GFS
• Good quality hay for our horses
• Paper towels
• Bleach (must say kills 99% of germs)
• Laundry detergent
• Dish soap
• Gift cards (Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus, gas
stations, TSC, Centerra)
• Scratchers for the cat cages. Order them here
“http://www.stretchandscratch.com/”
(For the safety of our pets, we cannot use the following items:
electric blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, mattress pads, any
woven, crochet or knitted items, human toys. Food not on our
wishlist will most likely be donated out to other organizations as
to not upset the stomachs of the animals currently in our care)
All items can be dropped off or mailed to the shelter.
Amazon is a great place to purchase. Don’t have time,
we can make the purchase for you.
Feel free to make a donation in person or online at
www.medinacountyspca.com. Our address
is 8790 Guilford Road, Seville, Ohio 44273.
Phone 330-723-7722.
Photo:
Tracey Miller,
Director of Operations
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DONATE TODAY.
Rob Freedline
330.431.4954

3. Hi, my name is Leah. I am looking
for a forever family to love!
She’s a darling little girl weighing in at just 33 pounds!
Leah will be looking for a new home soon. Starting
January 5th she will be available for adoption. Please
contact us at the Medina County SPCA if you are
interested in adoption.
Leah is a sweet dog but for best results we are asking
that she go to a dog free home or to a home with dogs
smaller than herself. We do not know her history with
cats at this time.
So if you are looking for a fun energetic pup with a
heart of gold, consider adopting Leah.
Rescue Stories
LeahJust a friendly girl
looking for a friendly family!
“saving just one pet won’t change the world
but for that one pet
the world will change forever.”
Volunteer Training Schedule
Jan. 9, General Training, 6:00PM
Jan. 11, Dog Orientation, 10:00AM
Feb. 5, General Training, 6:00PM
Feb. 8, Dog Orientation, 10:00AM
Mar. 12, General Training, 6:00PM
Mar. 14, Dog Orientation, 10:00AM

4. LIVE
LOVE
VOLUNTEER
Dedicated hearts
Deb Billesbach,
7-Year Anniversary
Deb began working at the Medina County SPCA in
December of 2012. She knew she wanted to adopt a
dog, so what an amazing opportunity to find the perfect
pup, Boggie (otherwise known as Happy). He was a
six-year-old black lab that was brought in the day after
Christmas. She fell in love with him and two weeks
later he was in her car headed to his forever home.
Boggie lived another wonderful 7 years before he went
over the rainbow bridge. A year after adopting Boggie
she also adopted Scarlett, a very thin active one-year-
old flat coat border collie.
She now works with cats and dogs, cleans dishes,
washes cages, folds laundry, feeds the cats, walks the
dogs and enjoys just spending time and playing with all
the animals at the shelter.
Deb has become very active in education. Many
groups come to our shelter to see what we do, find out
what our mission is, and most importantly, how they
can take care of and treat all animals.
Deb says, “The hardest part of volunteering is not
taking a new animal home every month.”
DebBillesbachOur Volunteers
Rescue the MCSPCA

5. Memorials, tributes, Donations
Liesl
Dawn Warner
Max
Kathy Staufer
Pita, Luna, Chloe & Tang
Phyllis Taranto
Poncho, my wonderful dog of 12 years from SPCA
Stacy Westphal
Solo & Amber
Janet Schwartz
Sparky (Schlund)
Lloyd & Joanne Knudsen
Sparky, In honor & memory.
Companion and friend to Maggie & Frank Schlund
Sandy & Mike Larson
Sparky…Run free little man. We miss you so much.
Frank & Maggie Schlund
Teddy, our dearest friend who was a
38 year old grey Arabian
James, Diana & Katlynn Davis
DedicationsLily Sislak
Melissa Garr
Demi & Dudley, SPCA alumni
Torrie Shepard
Lola & Leonardo
Bella Perez
Maggie Sims
Jessica Brady
Honors and TributesIn honor of Gus DiBello
Brad & Sheri Lane
In honor of Andrea Barto McIntosh -
She LOVED the $25 spay/neuter program
Dylan McIntosh
In honor of Barbary McKelvey
J. Miller-Wagenknecht
In honor of Doug & Kimberly Backlund
Your friends at M.J. Baker Financial Advisors
In honor of Joan Randolph
Judy Smith & your JCWSA Family
In honor of Madelynn Morris for her kind & caring
heart on her 5th birthday
Erin Hawke
In honor of my sister Cheryl & all of her family
Colleen Keller
In honor of Rev. Tom Schwartz and his years of
service to St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Joseph Obermeier
In honor of Smokey & Gobi
Amena Khan
In honor of Toni Hall
Richard Hall
Paige, Merry Christmas! Love, Papa
Suzi Kusper
MEMORIALSChristine Piszczek
Linda Gagne
Christina Rodgers
Cory DeBella
Ann Scherbinski
Frances Mordus
Kevin Shebesta
Cory DiBello
Michael Rodgers
Larry & Lynne Fuller
David Weber
Suzanne Sharpe
Dennis Roth
Michelle Redding
Dorothy Evans
Riki Caine
Dorothy Rossman
Shirley Nowak
Linda Malicki
Diane Moffett
Dorothy Rossman
Jean Soper
Elizabeth Staub
William & Carol Baird
Terry, Cheryl, Casey & Crystal Kulow
Elzora Alber
Victoria Alber
Gary Cavender
Ashley Cavender
Harvey Gammell
Lawrence Gammell
Denise Rodman
The Snader Family
Janette Hopkins
Connie Englehart
David, Charlotte and DJ Funk
Jordin Riccelli
Leslie Langager
Kristen Gudat
Shannon Vaughn
Sharon & Warren Cooper
Kristen Gudat
Kathy & Leonard Riegler
Elaine & Karen Waley
Peter & Crista Dohoda
Laura Loew
Michelle Gyure
Linda Ackley
Richard Dargan
Mary Ferguson
Jeanette & Larry Giangrande
Annabel & Daniel Brasier
Melvin Vidika
Margaret Koontz
Lund Loni Circle
Melvin Vidika (Conitinued)
Westfield Insurance
Lake Meadows Home
Owners Association
Chrystal Burris
The Foit Family
Deborah Foster-Koch
Nathaniel Abshire
Angela Abshire
Patricia Woods
Grind All, Inc.
Hank & Mary Matousek
Peggy Fezell
Linda Gagne
Shirley Scott
Janet & Ted Dingess
Joe & Joyce Crisafulli
Susan & Steve Izant
Susan Bright
Ted & Carolyn Lesiak
Vyrble Lea Snyder
Susan Williams
William “Bill” Dunn, Jr.
Gary & Patricia DeHass
Wyn Garrett
Shirley Nowak
In memory of Cory DiBello
Brad & Sheri Lane
John Celebrezze
Joan Ramon
Rainbow BridgeAce, my beloved boy
Deborah Kilgore
Boo (Carr)
Cathy & Larry Warner
Cora, a special little black dog loved and cared
for in her short life by Medina Vet employees
and especially Blake
Larry & Cathy Warner
Daisy
Lila Lehrer
Eisen, the sweetest giant schnauzer ever!
Owned by Molly Egan
Steve & Vicki Fox
Joanne Megee
Gracie
Charlene Klimko
Grady, In honor & memory.
Companion and friend to Jim & Jill Forster
Sandy & Mike Larson
Greta
Linda Fussi
My Little Gremlin
Barbara Saylor Kremer
HoldEm
Nancy Scholz

6. My name is Lars and
I am ready to be adopted!
I look like a tough guy but really I am a total
softy who loves my little scratches and pets. If
you are patient I will come see you if you visit the
MCSPCA. So if you know someone who would
like a cat like me – a little shy because I’m scared
here, but very nice and desperate for love – can
you please send them my way? Tell them
to ask for Lars, that’s me!
Adoptable Animals
Lars
We have cats at Petsmart
that would love to meet you!
You know, sometimes you just need a little black
kitten with golden eyes. And sometimes, a little
black kitten with golden eyes just needs you!
Barbara needs a forever home. That’s a place filled
with kindness, and care, and love and... every-
thing! Come visit me at the Medina Petsmart today.
If someone adopts me before you get there, there
are other kitties who would like to meet you!
Barbara

7. Will you pick a winner?
Please join us again this year for the 10th Annual Medina SPCA’s Night at the Races.
It is sure to be an evening of fun competition, delicious food and prizes. Enjoy the atmosphere of a
real horserace — professionally called races, wager real money and more importantly, win real money!
Come support the Medina County SPCA and bring your friends and family to cheer on the winning horse!
Name:_______________________________
Phone:(______)________-_____________
Email:_______________________________
NoofGuests:______x$35=____________
SponsorshipLevel
q TripleCrownChampion$1000
(IncludesEightTickets)
q DerbyChampion$500
(IncludesFourTickets)
q BelmontChampion$250
(IncludesTwoTickets)
q PreaknessChampion$100
q FamilyChampion$50
q NameYourOwnHorse$10per
(AdvanceSalesOnly)
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TotalAmountEnclosed:$____________
Makecheckspayableto:MedinaCountySPCA
Mailchecksto:
MedinaCountySPCA
Attn:NightattheRaces
8790GuilfordRoad
Seville,OH44273
Saturday
February 22
Starting at 5:00 P.M.
Reservations begin Jan. 1
$35 per reservation,
tables seat 10, assigned seating,
event capacity 250,
registration ends February 12.
Location
Williams on the Lake
787 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH 44256
Medina County SPCA’s 10th Annual Night at the Races
Sponsorship Levels
Triple Crown Champion $1000
(Includes Eight Tickets)
— F —
Derby Champion $500
(Includes Four Tickets)
— F —
Belmont Champion $250
(Includes Two Tickets)
— F —
Preakness Champion $100
— F —
Family Champion $50
— F —
Name Your Own Horse $10
(Advanced Sales Only)
For reservations or sponsorship
information, please contact
Lloyd & Joanne at 234-466-8433
or Llojok@roadrunner.com,
or go to www.medinacountyspca.com.
Make checks payable to:
Medina County SPCA
Mail checks to:
Medina County SPCA
Attn: Night at the Races
8790 Guilford Road
Seville, OH 44273
50/50 Drawing F Sideboards F Chinese Raffle Baskets

8. MCSPCA news
A huge round of “a-paws” to everyone who helped to make
MCSPCA’s 7th annual Walk/5k Run and 1-Mile Fun Run
a huge success! Thank you to our amazing volunteers,
the spirited participants, and our generous sponsors for
supporting Paws for a Cause 2019. Special thanks to our
hard-working chairperson, Nancy Danisek!! About 375
runners and walkers and almost 200 dogs joined in the
fun on the Medina square. The rescue animals in our
shelter and barn are doing the happy dance thanks to
the kindness of so many!
Thank you, 2019 SPONSORS
Aldi
ASC – Orrville
Atelier Design
Dairy Queen, Medina Northland
Hub and Mary-Marg Marquis
Icandi Graphics
Music Incorporated
Second Sole
South Court Family Physicians
Taylor Rental – Broadview Heights
The City Of Medina
The Gazette
Thank you medina–
2019 Paws for the Cause 5K
MEDINA
www.medinagazette.northcoastnow.com
Sandra Jenkins
330-273-1777
Boarding • Grooming • Daycare
www.DogGoneCrazyKennels.com
board@ DogGoneCrazyKennels.com
SAVE THE DATE!
Please mark your calendars for
Saturday, October 24, 2020 for the
8th annual Paws for a Cause 5K
Run and 1-Mile Fun Run at
The Historic Medina Square!
Early Registration–
(online or postmarked by
October 20, 2019)

9. MCSPCA news
Thank you! 2019 Strut Your
Putts for Pets Golf Outing
Thank you to all those who attended and made our
Strut Your Putts for Pets Golf Outing a success.
Thank you to all our sponsors; Craig & Michelle
Hakenson, Cheryl Norman, CLU, ChFC, Dog Gone
Crazy, Hub and Mary Marquis, Mark & Judy Welday,
Nicole Florio, Peanut Shoppe of Akron, Primos Deli,
Pine Valley Golf Club, Print Plus Fairlawn (Thomas &
Constance Delehanty), and The Eye Opener. Thank
you to all who volunteered. Save the date for our next
golf outing on September 13, 2020 at Pine Valley
Golf Club.
Board of directors meeting
Location: Blue Heron—5:30pm
3227 Blue Heron Trce, Medina, OH
January 16, 2020
March 19, 2020
May 21. 2020
FundraisingThe fundraising committee is always looking for new
people to join this vital committee. Our focus is to
raise funds to ensure the continued care of the rescue
animals and the costs incurred operating the shelter.
Every member of this committee plays an important
part to achieve this. We meet the first Thursday of
each month, except for December, at Buehler’s River
Styx, 3626 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256, at 6:00p.m.
Save the date–17th annual
Animal affair dinner auction
SAVE THE DATE for our 17th Animal Affair that
will be held at our NEW location, the Blue Heron
Brewery and Event Center that is located at 3227
Blue Heron Trace, Medina Ohio 44256 on Friday,
April 24, 2020 beginning at 6:00 pm. If you would like
to donate or help sponsor this event, please contact
Cindy Brode at cbrode@medinacountyspca.com.

10. We have lots of cats at the
MCSPCA looking for a loving home.
Until January 1 all cat adoptions are $25!
Cats make a wonderful pet! There are many loving and
sweet cuddly cats looking to be adopted at the shelter
and local Pet Smarts. Check our Facebook page for
new listings and adoptable events we are hosting.
You never know where you might meet your
forever fur buddy.
Adoptable Animals
wintercatadoption
PetSmart
AdoptionEvents
PetSmart Medina – 5011 Grande Blvd
Adoption Events are held the first Saturday
of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm at
PetSmart in Medina.
330-461-9063
Mark Pittenger
Owner
STORE HOURS
Mon-Fri 10-7 • Sat 10-5
3711 Pearl Rd., Medina, Ohio
www.HeartlandPetCenter.com
Special

11. We could use your help please!
We recently took in 47 female rats from a
less-than-wonderful situation. Unfortunately, the
girls were housed with males, so now we’re on
“pregnancy watch” with them before anyone can
be adopted out. Donations of the following items
would be most appreciated: quality rat food–pellets
or cubes preferred (nothing with dried corn in it,
please.), bedding–either paper-based or aspen
chips. We’re going through alot of bedding.
Donations
Well,Rats!
Generous people making a difference
in the lives of the MCSPCA rescues.
Thank you Heart and Soul Gift Boutique
customers! Your purchases on Nov. 29th and
Nov. 30th allowed 10% of the proceeds to go
towards the purchase of this big pile of supplies.
We appreciate you so much and thanks again
Heart and Soul Gift Boutique!
Thankyou!

12. Sponsorships are available in the form of pavement bricks. These engraved
bricks will be used to enhance the uniqueness of our facility. Buy a brick
as a gift for a birthday, retirement, memorial and other special occasions.
Buying a brick for a local business is a great way to advertise! Please make
checks payable to Medina County SPCA.
Order Form:
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Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________
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Paver............$50
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Mail to:
Medina County SPCA
8790 Guilford Rd.
Seville, OH 44273
Order Today!
Paving the Way for the
Rescue Animals of Medina County!
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Supporters of the MCSPCA
Did you know that you
can help our shelter just by
walking your dog?
Go to www.wooftrax.com or download the Walk
For A Dog app on your smart phone.
www.wooftrax.com

13. Spring Mist Farms, LLC
691 Pearl Road, Brunswick Hills, OH 44212
330-225-3565
www.springmistfarms.com
Supporters of the MCSPCA
Rebecca Sullivan
645 Lafayette Road
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722.7804
MerryMaidsMedina@gmail.com
SAVE-THE-DATE
April 24, 2020

14. Supporters of the MCSPCA
Preserving the Past.
Carving the Future.
www.medinaoh.org
City of Medina
Medina City Hall
132 North Elmwood Ave.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Phone: 330-725-8861
3444 Medina Road
Medina, OH
4221 Center Rd
Brunswick, OH
Sun 9 AM - 7 PM
Mon 9 AM - 4 PM
Tue - Sat 9 AM - 8 PM
ALDI
45 Public Square
Medina, Ohio
PHONE: 330-952-0900
EMAIL: SALES@ONELUCKYDOGBAKERY.COM
www.oneluckydogbakery.com