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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Parma Animal Shelter is responsible for the care and adoption of stray animals brought in by the City of Parma, Ohio Animal Control Officer as well as public stray assistance and owner relinquished animals on a case by case basis. The organization spends approximately $115,000.00 yearly on medical care for its guests which includes testing for disease, vaccinations, any treatment for medical problems, prophylactic treatment for parasites and spay/neuter prior to adoption. Over 600 animals per year are impounded by the city of Parma at this no-time limits shelter run by volunteers. Funding for the care of these animals comes from monthly fundraising events, sales, adoption fees, donations, and grants. The animals are cared for by 215 in-shelter volunteers working two shifts per day, seven days a week and supporting the fundraisers along with 43 events only volunteers. Parma Animal Shelter became a 501(c)3 in December of 2003 but volunteers have been working together to fulfill this mission since the 1990�s
What is your primary product or service?
A. Work to prevent animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect.
B. Educate the public on the importance of spaying/neutering to control pet over-population.
C. Increase public awareness and appreciation of companion animals.
D. Assist in providing a stress-free, healthy environment for lost, abandoned, neglected, and stray animals.
E. To provide emergency and wellness medical care for animals.
F. To find permanent placement into new homes.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We receive complaints about other shelters who refuse to take their animals back if the adoption doesn't work out. This is Parma Animal Shelter's ADOPTION RELEASE AGREEMENT
In accepting this animal for adoption, I agree to be bound by the following conditions:
I. I agree to take full responsibility in meeting all of its needs, including providing appropriate food, exercise, grooming and companionship. I will renew any required licenses annually. My new pet will reside in my home. Under no circumstances will this pet be housed outdoors, in a garage, shed or other building other than that which I live, and I will not give away or relinquish ownership of this pet without prior notification to PAS, Inc.
I will not allow my pet to roam at large, and will abide by all City and State animal laws pertaining to my pet.
2. Your new pet has received its vaccinations. Please check with your Veterinarian for regular and necessary veterinary visits and yearly vaccinations to guard against disease. The Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. will not be responsible for any of these fees.
3. There is no guarantee that a healthy-appearing pet is not incubating an illness which may become obvious after you take it home. The Parma Animal Shelter suggests that you take your new pet to your Veterinarian. If within 10 days from the date of adoption a serious health problem is discovered, you may make arrangements to return the animal, along with the Veterinarian's documentation of the illness. You may not return the pet due to behavior or minor health problems. The Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. reserves the right to refuse the return of any animal.
4. To assist the Parma Animal Shelter in acquiring PERMANENT HOMES for its animals and to prevent "TRYING OUT" an animal, the adoption fee is non-refundable. No monetary refunds will be given under any circumstances. Parma Animal Shelter Inc. makes no warranty with respect to the temperament of the pet and will not be held responsible for any damages should the pet act in an aggressive manner.
5. Any animal adopted into a multiple pet household should be confined from the rest of the pets for at least 7-10 days This will allow time for any communicable illnesses to appear and be treated by your veterinarian without spreading to other pets.
6. Anyone found in violation of this adoption agreement and who fails to correct the violation within 48 hours, shall forfeit the adopted animal to the Parma Animal Shelter Inc. and be subject to possible fines.
The form above is used for every adoption.
ADOPTION FEES
Kittens 6 months and under – $75.00, adopt second kitten for additional $25.00
Adult cats 7 months through 7 years – $50.00, adopt second adult cat for additional $25.00
Senior cat 8 years and older – $25.00
Puppies, 6 months and under – $180.00, adopt second puppy at full price
Small Dogs, 7 months to 7 years (25 lbs. and under) – $180.00
Adult Dogs, 7 months to 7 years (over 25 lbs.) – $120.00, adopt second adult dog at half price*
All Senior Dogs, over 7 years of age – $80.00, adopt second senior dog at half price*
*If adopting one adult dog and one senior dog, the senior dog will be half-priced.
DOGS
Dogs get: 1 year rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, Bordetella vaccine,
Heartworm test and 1st heartworm pill, they are also checked for worms.
We take them to the Vet of our choice for spay/neuter.
Adoption Fee for Cats and Kittens � updated 1/30/2013 KITTENS are combo tested and given FVRCP vaccines until 3 months old (3 weeks apart up to a total of 3 shots). A one-year rabies vaccine (and certificate), blacklighting/lyme dip (for ringworm prevention), two Advantage Multi treatments and four Pyrantel dewormings are administered as well. Spay/neuter (through a local Veterinarian) is done when the kitten is three pounds. No kitten can leave the shelter without being spayed or neutered. CATS are the same as kittens with the exception of a total of two FVRCP vaccines. No cat can leave the shelter without being spayed or neutered.
We do not adopt animals as gifts or surprises. The entire household where the animal will live must be interviewed and adoption application submitted for consideration by the Warden and the adoption committee. If more than one adoption application is submitted for any animal, the decision is based on what is believed to be the best home available -- NOT first come, first serve. Animals must be held for 5 days to give the owners a chance to find them. During this time we can accept applications for adoption in case the owner doesn't come in. We cannot "hold" animals till a decision is made whether to submit an application. If the animal to be adopted is a dog and there is already a second dog in the household, the adoption counselor will want them to bring their other animals in for an interaction at the shelter so their compatibility can be judged. There are pamphlets available at the shelter and information on this web site that will inform and advise you in the care of the animal you are adopting. The volunteers are also available to answer questions you may have prior to and following the adoption. Our mission is to find loving PERMANENT homes for these animals left homeless through no fault of their own. The experience of being in a shelter is traumatic and distressing when the animals first come in. We try very hard to make them comfortable during their stay with us. Please be sure you research your decision to adopt before you apply. We do not want to traumatize any of our guests further by causing them to be returned after adoption.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location at 6260 State Road in Parma Ohio.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Located at 6260 State Road between Grantwood and Ridgewood. Honey Ice Cream and Bartels Veterinary Hospital are in front of our building. We are in front of State Road Park.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash or checks payable to Parma Animal Shelter Inc.
Which areas do you service?
Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is the largest suburb of Cleveland and the seventh largest city in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 81,601.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Parma Animal Shelter Inc is a non profit 501c3 tax exempt organization run by volunteers, administered by a Board of Trustees, President Carol Rini, Vice President Marty Konecek, Secretary Lisa Paladin, Treasurer Kathy Giovinazzi and three Trustees, Colleen Siedlecki, Claudia Rolinc and Trudy Bebenroth. There are also Health and Welfare chairpersons in charge of dogs and cats.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 12 noon and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we provide excellent customer service to the public and our guests.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
When giving the Israelites laws, God taught them proper care of animals. He required them to return a stray animal to its owner and to help animals in distress. (Exodus 23:4, 5) Animals were to benefit from a Sabbath rest, just like humans. (Exodus 23:12) There were laws governing the proper treatment of farm animals. (Deuteronomy 22:10; 25:4) Obviously, animals were to be cared for and guarded, not exploited.
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