Links
Our Friends

The Furry Nation Locally owned pet supply store in Lakewood on Detroit near Brockley Ave.

Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter This is a group that volunteers and raises funds for the Lakewood Animal Shelter.

North Coast Dogs North Coast Dogs LLC. offers positive reinforcement dog obedience training classes and in-home canine behavior modification in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Lakewood Animal Hospital Lakewood Animal Hospital has served our community's pet health care needs since 1980. It is a full-service facility which treats a wide range of pets.

Inn the Doghouse Daycare and overnights for dogs and cats. "When you can't take them with you, take them to Inn the Doghouse".

Leashed Dogs in Lakewood Parks There is an effort underway to allow our furry family members to join us in Lakewood's beautiful parks.

Dog Parks

North Ridgeville Dog Park Group trying to build a dog park in North Ridgeville

Cleveland Dog Parks Information about other dog parks in the Cleveland area.

Dog Fun Directory This site has information and links to dog parks around Ohio.

The Dog Park A nice site with information about dog parks across the U.S. If your plan to travel with your dog you might want to visit a dog park in another state.

Dog Training

North Coast Dogs North Coast Dogs LLC. offers positive reinforcement dog obedience training classes and in-home canine behavior modification in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Darwin Dogs "Your natural selection for individual dog training needs."

Doggy Day Care

Inn the Doghouse Daycare and overnights for dogs and cats. "When you can't take them with you, take them to Inn the Doghouse".

Pawsitive Influence Pawsitive Influence is a Doggie Day Care that focuses on positive reinforcement training in a cage free, home-like environment.

Events and Activities

Hado Bar Farms Go sheepherding or to have your herding dog tested for herding instinct.

Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel Upcoming events that benefit the Cleveland kennel.

Greyhound Adoption of Ohio Fun calendar of events for greyhounds and all dogs.

Hiking Hounds A yahoo group you can join where people post hikes and events that you can show up to with you dog. You can even post a hike you would like to start. Mostly on the east side of town.

Cleveland Dogs A yahoo group you can join where people post hikes, events you can enjoy with your dog, and other Cleveland dog related items.

Berea Animal Rescue Events ARF events.

PAWS Events from PAWS - Public Animal Welfare Society

Rescue, Adoption and Shelters

Citizens Committee for a Lakewood Animal Shelter This is a group that volunteers and raises funds for the Lakewood Animal Shelter.

All Dogs Heaven All Dogs' Heaven (ADH) is an all volunteer rescue group dedicated to rescuing homeless, abandoned, neglected, abused and puppy mill dogs.

G.R.I.N. Golden Retrievers In Need A volunteer-staffed organization dedicated to finding forever homes for rescued golden retrievers giving those displaced goldens a new beginning; provide public education on responsible dog ownership and care.

Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel Friends of the City of Cleveland Kennel homepage.

Brooklyn Animal Shelter The Brooklyn Animal Shelter. Some events are listed here.

North East Ohio SPCA A Non-Profit No-Kill Pet Shelter

Greyhound Adoption of Ohio Greyhound Adoption of Ohio homepage.

Adopt A Husky Husky rescue group with a presence in NE Ohio.

For the Love of Pits Small rescue with a focus our rescue efforts on homeless pit bull dogs located in the Cleveland and Akron areas

S.H.E.L.L. Fund The Siberian Husky Emergency Life Line

Berea Animal Rescue We shelter, rejuvenate, and finds homes for stray animals that are brought into the shelter by the police or animal control officer from Berea.

Cleveland Animal Protective League The Cleveland Animal Protective League rescues abused and neglected animals, offers shelter to homeless pets, and promotes compassionate and responsible guardianship.

Ohio Maltese Haven / Rescue for Cats & Toy Breed Dogs We are a small home based rescue which saves small breed dogs from high kill shelters & accepts owner surrenders. We evaluate them then place them in matching "forever" homes.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds.

PAWS The Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is dedicated to the rescue of pets in Northeastern Ohio. Their mission is to rescue stray and/or abused cats and dogs and place them in good homes.

Medina County SPCA The Medina County SPCA, founded in 1985, is a nonprofit organization supported solely by private donations and grants. We are not a part of any national associations or animal welfare groups. We are committed to sheltering and finding homes for sick, injured, abused and abandoned animals of Medina County.

Second Hand Mutts Secondhand Mutts is dedicated to providing shelter to homeless animals. We are committed to helping stop the over population of animals by means of spay or neutering and promoting the importance of spaying and neutering. We will provide necessary veterinary care and treatment the animals in our care. We are committed to placing homeless and rescued animals into permanent and suitable adoptive homes.

PAX: Peace 4 Animals Peace 4 Animal's goal is to provide a temporary source of nutritious pet food for pets of families who are facing tough financial setbacks in Northeast Ohio. We are not a permanent source for pet food and supplies, but we do our best to provide emergency assistance for families in need.

Lorain County - Friendship APL The largest animal shelter in Lorain County

Marilyn's Voice To rescue, rehabilitate and find loving homes for severely neglected and abused dogs from commercial kennels, puppy mills and other unfortunate situations.

C.O.D.A. - Cleveland Ohio Dog Advocates We are a special needs, no kill animal rescue. We rescue special needs dogs from Kill Shelters Nationwide.

Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue NorthEast Ohio Collie Rescue Inc. was founded in 1995 by a group of individuals interested in the welfare of the Collie breed.

Heaven Can Wait A non-profit, 501(c)3, all volunteer, rescue group located in Akron, Ohio. We rescue dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens from the high-kill Summit County Animal Control Facility.

Geauga Humane Society Geauga Humane Society (GHS) has a proud history of being a leading animal welfare agency in northeast Ohio.

Dog Friendly Places

Dog Friendly Cleveland Information about places around Cleveland where your dog is welcome.

Rocky River Nature Center In Rocky River Reservation. Possibly the only nature center that allows dogs inside. Check at the front desk for a doggie treat. There is a dog water bowl just inside the lobby by the restroom entrance. Sometimes they offer guided nature dog hikes. Usually you need to call or drop by and register for the hike in advance.

InterPet Explorer Information about pet friendly hotels and destinations when traveling.

Dog Friendly World-wide pet travel guides for dogs of all sizes & breeds. Dog-Friendly Organizations in the U.S. and Canada - Listed by State or Province.

TripsWithPets.com We realize that our pets are a part of the family and when we take trips they should be able to join us! TRIPSwithPETS.com makes that possible by providing a selection of thousands of pet friendly properties across the United States, directories of veterinarians and pet recreational activities, pet travel supplies, airline pet policies, and much more.

BringFido.com BringFido.com is a dog travel directory that provides unbiased reviews, detailed pet policy information, and online reservations at more than 25,000 pet friendly hotels through a partnership with Travelocity. Information is also available on thousands of bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, and campgrounds that welcome pets in 150 countries worldwide.

Other Links

Life At Silly Dogs Dog Comics! Written by locals Kelly and Sam, owners of Pawsitive Influence.

Dog IQ Quiz Three levels of testing to find out how much you know about dogs.

Leashed Dogs in Lakewood Parks A citizens' effort to allow dogs on a leash, accompanied by responsible owners, in the city parks of Lakewood, Ohio.

The Furry Nation Pet supply store in Lakewood on Detroit near Brockley Ave.

Dock Dogs Organization that oversees competitions where dogs jump into water.

ID UR Mutt Identify your mixed-breed dog's heritage.

Canine Ancestory Quiz Can you match the dog to its ancestory?

123 Greetings.com Free e-cards for new puppy/pet.

sewingcatsanddogs.com Get custom made dog clothes.

Loftprints.com Delightful doggy character art prints of pure breeds and mutts. Chuck Wimmer is the artist.

Cleveland Dog Blog Blog about Cleveland dogs.

Lake Erie Assistance Dogs Lake Erie Assistance Dogs is an organization whose members consist of assistance dog teams, trainers, and anyone else interested in assistance dogs and their contribution to persons with disabilities.

oneLakewood.com Official website of the city of Lakewood, which is home to the Lakewood Dog Park.

© Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park, Inc.