Ohio tops dog bite claims despite decline in 2017
Ohio ranks third in dog bite claims behind California and Illinois with 226 incidents valued at 5 million dollars. Five years earlier there were 235 claims as the National Dog Bite Prevention Coalition notes risk to children aged 5 to 9 and frequent bite victims include postal workers and the elderly. The American Veterinary Medical Association offers prevention tips emphasizing socialization, leashed dogs, requesting petting, approaching slowly, and safety steps if attacked.
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Pets Left in Cars Reminder With Local Event Notes
Public safety reminder warns against leaving pets in cars as heat can rise rapidly. Mentions I Waggin' Wednesday at Lake Erie Crushers with dog tickets and hot dogs, and Avon Lake Cruise-In car show with adoptable dogs. Includes contact details and submission info for Fur Kids calendar items.
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Avon
Sprenger Stadium
Lakeeriecrushers.com
Avon Lake Cruise
Weiss Field
Webber Road
Avon Lake
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Critter Chronicles Seeks Pets for Shelter Spotlight
The Chronicle Telegram invites nonprofit pet adoption agencies to submit animals for Critter Chronicles. To feature a pet this week, contact the paper by phone or email for enrollment and outreach.
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Skline
Oasis Shelter Pets Seek Active Homes In Oberlin Area
Skye the Lab pit bull mix, Lance the diabetes helper Rat Terrier, Josie the Jack Russell, and Sadie the Cushings dog are among pets available through Oasis and Friendship APL. Details include ages, breeds, adoption fees, and foster or contact info for each dog and cat.
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Lance
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Rescue
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Josie
Sadie
Friendship Apl
Lorain County
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Elyria
Friendshipapl.org
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