The Little Professor is looking pretty serious but don't be fooled, he is a young cat who's been in foster for awhile and is very sweet.  Professor has an advanced degree in snuggling! He's litter trained, up to date on shots and neutered.

Keeps you eyes open 14 seconds into this video. This is one cat dead set on protecting his/her territory.

Golden Eyed Princess.

Aerial is a very sweet, petite (7 lb) girl nearly 3 years of age. She was a fantastic mom to a litter of 6 adorable kittens and now seeks her forever home. A beautiful black cat with gorgeous golden eyes, Aerial is a little dog cat. She follows her foster mom around the house and comes running when she is called. Aerial is full of energy and plays like a kitten.

By Nancy Molnar
Special to the Beacon Journal

CANTON: Stark County commissioners fired the dog warden Wednesday, apparently for shortcomings in management.

If your pooch is howling at the moon tonight, it's no wonder...it's the biggest and brightest of all full moons all year!  They call it a "wolf moon" and is a spectacle to see.

Check it out tonight with your best friend, it's worth the cold.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) – A frightened, shivering dog was rescued after floating at least 75 miles (120 kilometers) on an ice floe down Poland's Vistula River and into the Baltic Sea, officials said Thursday.

Wolfie Blackheart is not an ordinary 18-year-old.

Look deep into my eyes you are now under my puppy spell, you must take me home with you....

Save The Animals Telethon – Pawsibilities - the Humane Society of Greater Akron's Telethon will air Saturday February 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The telethon will air exclusively on Time Warner Cable Channels 23, 25 (Hudson), and 9 (Aurora, Macedonia, Northfield, Reminderville, Sagamore Hills, City of Twinsburg, and Twinsburg Township).

The telethon will highlight all of the important work the Pawsibilities – the Humane Society of Greater Akron does for Summit County. Viewers will learn about how the humane officers investigate cases and assist in saving the lives of abused, neglected and abandoned animals in Summit County and why community support is critical to the mission of this organization.

Still reeling from the account of the woman who forced her son to kill his hamster with a hammer because he got a bad grade, I wrestle with what punishment would be appropriate for her.

That she is an unfit and cruel mother is unquestionable: What action should be taken against her is not clear. Is she a fit mother? In my mind, she is not, because she compelled a young child to commit a cruel and vicious act upon a helpless creature which the child loved, and which resulted in the death of the animal. She has subjected her child to a lesson that is no acceptable, namely, if you fail at something, you sacrifice something which has nothing to do with the failure.

CANTON: Dog licenses for 2010 will be on sale for $12 until Monday at the Stark County Auditor's office at 110 Central Plaza S, Suite 210, in the Stark County Office Building.

All dogs 3 months old and older must have a valid license.

You might have noticed that our blog posts are getting fewer and farther between… two weeks ago our blog post was titled: “Knowing When to Say When” which carried an announcement of my latest adoptee, a German Shepherd named Shayna, being put up for adoption after more than six weeks of training with the professionals here at Perfectly Pawsible. This post falls under the same objective: after roughly eight months of blogging, it has been determined that writing is not ‘my thing’ – obedience training is (and singing, but that is a topic for another venue).

With the New Year, our old processes were evaluated, and Perfectly Pawsible’s Dog Blog will no longer be written.  I encourage you to become a fan of our Facebook page. Here we will keep you posted of upcoming pet events in and around Stark County, Ohio, and provide tips for pet care as the thoughts arise and the seasons change.

Save Ohio Strays in Wadsworth is receiving an increase in adoption applications and Benny and Sammy are now placed in homes. I am so very happy to know rescued animals are getting their forever loving home.

Thanks to all of you who are willing to open your hearts to a wonderful pet!

Eleven-year-old Serenity Rhoades loves animals, and can't understand why no one helped to save a severely beaten dog left for dead in a trash can at a York City park.

Lost Shih-Tzu since January 24, 2010 in Cuyahoga Falls near Portage Trail. Her name is Sadie. She is white with a few brown spot. She has a scar up her belly from a surgery. If anyone has any information on this dog please call (330) 608-9579. Help bring her back to her family.

Social networking is going to the dogs.

Adopting a Dog - Part 4

Meet the lovely and regal Tsarina.  A lovely feline who is in foster care with Save Ohio Strays.  Tsarina is litter trained, spayed and up to date on all shots.  She's been in the care of SOS for awhile and needs to find her forever loving home.

Sue Manning, Associated Press

A firefighter has been hospitalized with severe hand and arm injuries after being bitten by a dog he hoisted from the storm-swollen Los Angeles River in a daring helicopter rescue. The dog had a collar but its owner is unknown

CUYAHOGA FALLS: Summit County will sell 2010 dog licenses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at PetSmart, 355 Howe Ave.

The event will provide citizens with an opportunity to buy a license at the price of $14 each. Citizens who fail to license their dogs by the Feb. 1 deadline will be required to pay an additional $14 late fee.

It had to happen. We now have a parody of Keyboard Cat. And the dog is wearing a Snuggie. The horror. The horror...

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the levees broke, many who were forced to leave without their pets endured long searches to find animals that had been ferried to safety without them. You'd think that finding that their pets were alive and well after the storm would be pure joy, but for some, it was more complicated.

Then head over to The Daily Puppy. They traffic in puppy pictures, videos and articles.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, firefighters gathered with worried locals and one very upset mother as workers dug deep into a drain to rescue a litter of stranded puppies.

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PetSmart fired employee Eric Favetta for "theft of services" after he parked Gizmo, his 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, in the store's doggie daycare facility.

CAIRO (AP) – Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old temple that may have been dedicated to the ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bastet, according to the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

More than three dozen cats are getting some much needed care from veterinarians after being found cooped up in a one bedroom New York apartment.

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A dog caused confusion in an animal home when he failed to respond to basic commands - until staff realized he could only understand Polish.

The state of Ohio is seeking help to build a new off-leash dog park at its new Wingfoot Lake State Park.

Volunteers are sought by the Ohio State Parks to donate funds and to build the new facility at the state park, which is expected to open before July 4 in Portage County's Suffield Township.

As the days continue through the tragedy of Haiti, the four-legged troops are making their way down to help with this effort to find those buried amongst the rubble.  The search dog foundation is regularly updating their website, providing up-to-date information.

According to Discovery News, an international contingency of search and rescue doggies are being readied to aid the devastated people of Haiti. British, French, Chinese, Canadian, Russian, Peruvian, Mexican, Taiwanese and United States-based canine sniffer teams have been dispatched along with tons of tents, food and medical equipment.

PAWS is having their 6th annual adopt-a-thon & family fun day....PAWS 4 a Cause: Find Your Forever Friend....on Saturday, May 15th at the Cleveland Metropark's Polo Field in Moreland Hills.  Check back here for more information or go to PAWSOhio.org.....

Beauty in Black & White

Daphne is a beautiful, sweet 7-year-old girl. Abandoned when her owners moved away, Daphne was left to wander the streets, cold, frightened and alone. One day, a nice lady started to feed her, gained Daphne's trust and gave her a heated garage to sleep in. She was then turned over to PAWS where she eagerly awaits her forever home.

This little fellow is a darling and look at those whiskers!  Benji plays well with other kittens and is being socialized with dogs and children at his current foster home. He's litter trained, altered and up to date on shots.  Really he's lovely, Sandy the founder of Save Ohio Strays (SOS) tells me that Benji allows one of the dogs in his foster home to carry him around like a stuffed toy and Benji loves it.

AKRON: H&R Block will host an event to raise money to help homeless cats and dogs through a local pet rescue agency.

The tax preparation company, in conjunction with Paws and Prayers Animal Rescue, is sponsoring ''Give Charity a Second Look,'' from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the H&R Block office, 1904 Buchholzer Blvd.

This guy's and his brothers and sisters totaling seven were rescued on their last day at the shelter. Sammy and one other of his siblings still have not been adopted Sammy is a special cat because he walks on a leash and comes when he's called and other really canine type things!

A dog from England who was crowned the world's oldest canine has been put to sleep after suffering from stomach cancer.

A team of dogs from the New York Police Department is going to Haiti to help in the search and recovery effort. Canine handler Scott Mateyaschuk introduces his dog Aragon and describes the mission.

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A team of researchers led by psychologist Sam Gosling at the University of Texas at Austin wanted to find out.

It turns out that the "dog people" -- based on how people identified themselves, not on what animals they actually own -- tend to be more social and outgoing, whereas "cat people" tend to be more neurotic but "open," which means creative, philosophical, or nontraditional in this context.

A kitten trapped on a ledge in Spokane, Washington gets an assist from a veteran mountain climber who just happened to be passing by the scene.

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Footage from the security cameras at the Times-Standard in Eureka, California during 6.5 magnitude quake on 1-9-10.

Well here we are, smack in the middle of winter. If I've not mentioned it, I HATE winter. Especially right about now. I know this is Ohio - I've been here all my life. Doesn't mean I have to like the winter weather!!

When to say when?
Beyond the fact that I'm ready to say "when" about winter... let's talk about responsible pet ownership. In previous blogs, I've talked about weather and different variables, but this one is different. As you all know, around Thanksgiving, I found a soft spot in my heart for a young gal at the pound named Shayna. While Shayna is a great dog, being single, continuing to run several businesses AND attempting to have a social life, having two dogs is beginning to take its toll on me.

Victoria Stilwell, host of Animal Planet's "It's Me or the Dog," trains pets, and their owners, how to understand each other better for a more harmonious household. She's confident any dog, at any point in their life, can become well-behaved.

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AKRON: The trial for two Akron animal shelter leaders charged with animal cruelty will be rescheduled.

Proceedings for Heaven Can Wait founders Heather Nagel and her mother, Patricia Mihaly, were to begin Tuesday morning in Akron Municipal Court.

McLEAN, Va.: An animal-rights group is pulling an ad campaign that used the likeness of first lady Michelle Obama without her permission.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals used photos of Mrs. Obama in an anti-fur campaign because the first lady does not wear fur. But they never received authorization from her.

Linda Lombardi, Associated Press

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the levees broke, many who were forced to leave without their pets endured long searches to find animals that had been ferried to safety without them. You'd think that finding that their pets were alive and well after the storm would be pure joy, but for some, it was more complicated.

Very beautiful parrot available on petfinder.com and is currently being fostered by Parrot Education and Adoption Center (PEAC) of Cleveland, Ohio. PEAC is a special organization requiring potential adopters to attend educational seminars, two of which are online, prior to adopting a PEAC parrot. Special knowledge is necessary to handle and care for a large parrot, the experience is very different compared to other companion animals.

PEAC wishes to enrich the relationship between owners and companion parrots by offering learning opportunities year round. Special seminars presented by some of the best and well know teachers and experts in applied behavior and training are offered to members of PEAC as well as non-members.

Via WHDH in Boston

Meet the Cats and Volunteers of OLLIE'S PLACE - NYCs Happiest Cat Shelter. A wonderful video sure to make you a happy cat person to see the good work being done by this organization.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB3AwwWcoSk

Here are two great dogs that need your help ASAP!  They really need great homes and I'm thinking maybe you can help.   

Meet Coco and Sparky. 

Inky, Dinky, Do... I choose YOU to be my new purrmanent parent. Say Hello to beautiful Inky. Inky is a velvety black boy with stunning sea foam green eyes. He was found (luckily) near a Cleveland area veterinary office as a stray. Inky was given a thorough check up, received all his vaccinations and neutering and is now ready for his forever home. Inky is a playful, friendly and all around awesome cat. He acclimates nicely to other cats and loves his new life off of the streets. Every day is a wonderful new adventure for Inky, and every day, he shows his foster mom how grateful he is to be rescued. Let this beautiful boy brighten up your days. Inky, Dinky...Do choose Inky to be your new best friend!

If you're interested in Inky, please contact PAWS at 440-442-PAWS or visit www.pawsohio.org.

It's puppy love with a vengeance: a shelter outside of Philadelphia is taking on Pennsylvania's abusive kennels. And that effort seems to be succeeding.

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SOS is a not for profit rescue assisting pets destined for euthanasia in Medina county.  SOS regularly provides a meet and greet for available dogs and cats every Sunday at the Petco in Wadsworth, Ohio. You can also visit them at saveohiostrays.org or on petfinder.com.

Sue Manning, Associated Press

Did I mention I have seventeen companion animals?  Even without the current economic woes, it is a challenge feeding and caring for so many.  Have I gone on a vacation in the last ten years? No, of course not but I have loved almost every minute here with my fur family.

Men and Cats is a site dedicated to men who are not afraid of letting the world know they are cat people. Available now is the 2010 Men and Cats calendar, with all proceeds benefiting PUPP. PUPP trains volunteers to the homes of senior citizens and the disabled to help care for their pets.

More than a dozen Chihuahuas from San Francisco are flying in style to new homes in New York. Animal control officials say the animals are in abundance at Calif. animal shelters, but they're in demand in other states like New York.

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This is the time of year (at least here in NE-Ohio...) that we all love! Okay, maybe not. I'm sure there are some of you that like to ski, snowmobile, shovel snow, and all the other fun winter sports! It's also a time when many dogs love to go out and play!

My two dogs are loving the snow. For some reason, Lexi HAS to bite the snow as she runs around bounding over snow drifts. She and Shayna love to wrestle in the snow.

I am toilet-training my cat, an undertaking that requires patience and determination—but holds the promise of a litter-free life. Other cat owners are starting to think outside the box, too, as evidenced by the plethora of experts, authors, inventors and entrepreneurs who all have something to say about toilet-training our feline companions.

PAWS Pet of the Week:  Meet Bella

Bella is a beautiful Himalayan cat who appeared on someone's doorstep, scared, skinny and dirty. They took her in and made a visit to the vet where she was determined to be about 2 years old. Bella received her shots and will be spayed shortly.

Pet Acoustics is an application for the iPhone or iPod Touch that plays music designed to enhance the well-being of cats, dogs and horses.

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By George W. Davis
Special to the Beacon Journal

Merle Maser was looking for a way to attract new clients to his pet business in a difficult economy. He found it in an unlikely source-- a hearse.

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Look into those eyes… I already have three large dogs but if I could afford more dog food this guy would be coming home with me! Without meeting him personally, the impression this guy gives me is I am a hug-able, lovable dog.

You know, it's funny.

My holiday didn't include myself receiving too many goodies from various folks. I mean, after all, this year was tough, so we all grouped together and decided to give each other big hugs and well-wishes instead.

Leading by example, Sugie (Annabella’s nickname) decides that eating broccoli is important to world peace! Not really, but she won’t always eat her vegetables for me. Sometimes she runs from anything green as if it were a parrot eating monster. Here we see her actually eating her broccoli on New Years eve so lets hope this a good omen for the New Year! I hope this inspires everyone to eat more Veggies!

By Carol Biliczky
Beacon Journal staff writer