Spay/Neuter Month-February 2023 -- Wednesday February 1st, 2023
2012 RR Reunion Date Set -- Saturday September 8th, 2012
Our annual reunion is slated for Saturday, September 8 (rain date will be Sunday 9/9) at Redwood Swim Club in Twinsburg. More details when it gets closer, but SAVE THE DATE NOW!
Poker Run Fun! -- Sunday June 17th, 2012
Our first ever Poker Run to raise funds for our rescued friends will be held on Sunday, June 17. No pre-registration is necessary, and things kick off at Carlton Harley Davidson in Mantua between 10 and 11 AM. Finish up with dinner at The Deck in Mantua. Prizes, fun, and all for a great cause!
Ravenna Dog Laws Go Down -- Monday March 12th, 2012
Great news! Thanks in large part by some straight talk from Portage County Dog Warden Dave McIntyre as well as sensible input from members of our own group (even Rose answered questions!) and the APL, the Ravenna City Council decided to table the proposed ordinance to limit the number of dog and ban fostering within the city. They agreed that they already have laws in place to handle problem situations and they needed to better enforce those existing ordinances rather than create new ones. The hope to also do a better job of communicating between relevant departments (zoning, health, etc) and work with other entities (police, dog warden, APL) when appropriate. The volunteers of Rose's Rescue would like to express their sincere appreciation for the tremendous outpouring of support that we have recieved while this proposed ordinance was under consideration. From the 200 plus people that allowed us to put their names on our letter to the editor (that was never printed, sorry!) to the ones who took the time to call or write council members and the ones who attended meetings on behalf of the rescue and the dogs we strive to help, it has been a truly amazing and humbling couple of weeks. Thank you so very much! Now we can once again focus all of our energies on what we do best - helping dogs find great forever homes!
HB 14 Passes! -- Tuesday January 31st, 2012
Ohio HB-14, a law which removes the specific mention of Pit Bulls and mixes from the existing vicious dog legislation, passed the state senate and awaits the governor's signature to become the new law of the land. Now our pounds and shelters can adopt out one of these dogs (or dogs who resemble them) without the potential adopter showing proof of insurance, having a fenced yard, and other hard-to-meet criteria. These dogs will not have to sit as long in cages or kennels awaiting weeks, months, or longer to be adopted or face even more dire consequences when a home is not found soon enough. For more information, including a copy of the bill and which state senators voted for or against, go to http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=129_HB_14
Holiday Donation! -- Friday December 23rd, 2011
The ladies of the Portage County Jobs and Family Services collected a sleighful of donations for Rose's Rescue over the holiday. They also posted pictures of our adoptable pets throughout their office in hopes that someone might notice them and give them a forever home. Rose's Rescue is grateful for their efforts and would like to thank these wonderful "elves" on behalf or all of our rescued friends in need!
Local kids donate to RR! -- Thursday December 22nd, 2011
To embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season, the first graders of Rootstown Elementary School collected donations for Rose's Rescue. There were 4 classes involved - Mr. Hindman's, Mrs. Stackpole's, Mrs. Svenson's, and Mrs. Taylor's. Thanks kids!
Students' names in order from left to right: Adam Ratliff (Mrs. Svenson's 1st grade class), Mitchel Weber (Mrs. Stackpole's 1st grade class), Sydney Munger (Mr. Hindman's 1st grade class), Ayla Powers (Mrs. Taylor's 1st grade class)
Santa Pics - SUCCESS! -- Sunday December 18th, 2011
Our annual Pet Pictures with Santa event was a great success! Thank you to Pet Smart in Aurora for hosting us for both weekends and providing a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for our rescued friends. Many of our volunteers worked multiple shifts in order to cover four entire days (during the busy holiday season, no less!) of handling pictures, people, dogs, not to mention a few other non-canine subjects. A special shout out to "Santa John" who patiently posed hour after hour with furry friends of all sorts, and to Carla W. who coordinates our PetSmart events.
Students Raise Funds -- Sunday December 18th, 2011
A huge thank you to Crestwood student group G.A.I.N. (Giving to Animals In Need) for their wonderful donation! The group, formed by students Angela Spencer, Brandon Houpt, and Jarupat Kannula, decided to make RR their class project after Angela learned about us from her veterinarian. 
Here are Brandon and Angela (holding her rescued pooch Teddy) presenting their check to volunteers John "Santa" Flint and Carla Weber at a recent PetSmart event.