Grooming is essential health care. Done well, it takes time and can vary in cost based on a pet’s size, coat type, and style needs.

From the moment one steps through the doors of One of A Kind Pet Rescue or Spay & Neuter Clinic, the hustle & bustle can be felt. It’s difficult to believe that most of the activity is occurring behind the scenes that is not seen or accessed by the public.

From the very beginning, One of A Kind was founded to represent the underdog. Pun intended. The companion animals who are weak, neglected, abused, sick, abandoned, injured, and homeless.

Have you seen the movie entitled, “The Friend?” It is a new release about a man who passes, leaving behind his beloved Great Dane, Apollo. This is something we live with every day at One of A Kind: What will happen to the dog?

Those who are nurturing individuals experience compassion satisfaction by caring for others. It feeds the soul. However, it can sometimes become too much, and before you know it, compassion fatigue is setting in.

As we approach our 20th year in rescue, we thought it would be a good time to revisit our history, mission, and vision of One of A Kind. We are a private, non-profit organization not affiliated with any other entity or national organization.

The staff at One of A Kind Pet Rescue is devoted to saving lives every day. The system we have streamlined allows us to rescue between 4,500 and 5,000 animals each year. So how do we safely achieve the adoption number? Fosters are the answer!

Cold temperatures can make it harder to keep your pets active, but keeping them engaged is crucial for their mental and physical health. While outdoor activity options may be limited, we can all use a little creativity!

Whiskers and Tales - Prom Night Gala is almost here! Your time is running out to secure your seat and a spot on the dance floor. This event will be filled with tantalizing auction items, festive chaperones, and mouthwatering food.

One of the most unavoidable aspects of animal rescue is frustration. One of the simplest tools that can help your dog is a fence. A fence can assist with training, exercise, and even building trust between you and your dog.

One-of-a-Kind Pet Rescue is formally inviting you to our 2025 Whiskers and Tales - Prom Night Gala! The Whiskers and Tales Gala is our biggest fundraiser and is absolutely crucial to our rescue efforts. Join us at the Lebron James Foundation’s House Three Thirty for a night of fun.

Currently, the animals displaced in the southeast region of the United States from hurricane destruction are in serious danger. We plan to utilize our resources to do our part in helping the situation.

If you have children returning to school and find yourself busy buying school clothes, shoes, and supplies, take a moment to remember your beloved pet.

We are often asked where we get the 4,400+ animals we rescue every year. Last year, we rescued 4,466 dogs and cats from the danger of euthanasia and found them forever homes. But where did they come from and how did we do this?

Did you know that June is “Adopt a Cat” month? Here are some questions to ask yourself if you are considering adopting a new feline friend.

When adopting a rescue cat or dog, sometimes things don’t always go as planned.

Warm weather is finally here and along with it comes a few unwelcome guests. Flea and tick season is upon us!

With a new year comes new beginnings, fresh starts, and resolutions. We are so proud to celebrate the achievement of saving 4,466 companion animals in 2022!

Though Covid is still very much with us, the effects of the pandemic are being felt every day in the rescue world, and the pains are severe.

One Of A Kind Pet Rescue is one of the few rescues in Ohio with a barn cat placement program. For cats that are unsocial or semi social (sometimes referred to as feral), barn owners are the perfect caretakers.

The average pet owner who brings a new furry family member into the home is not aware of the guidelines and laws surrounding pet vaccinations and their schedules. As a non-profit rescue, we have built our vaccination schedule around what is best and what is required.

Sometimes, when it seems as if there is no hope, everything miraculously falls into place and a glimmer of chance appears. This is the story of Cinder, who is still not out of the woods, but in a much better place of hope.

If you are ever behind the scenes at One of A Kind Pet Rescue, you know that what we do is non-stop. It is a constant, fast-paced environment of essential work. Each year, we rescue, heal, and adopt over 4,000 cats and dogs. To accomplish this task, we must collaborate.

Do you remember the song "What's New Pussycat?" Though Tom Jones was referring to his love interest in this 1966 classic, we here at One of A Kind Pets are more interested in the love interests between actual kitty cats this time of year, and how their love for one…

If the Easter Bunny is coming to your house this week, we want everyone to enjoy the holiday safely without incident. Unfortunately, holidays bring dangerous items for our pets, so while everyone is enjoying the festivities, keep these items safely tucked away from cats and dogs.

Recently, our veterinarians have treated many animals who have been negatively affected by the elastic bands used for ponytails, also known as hair ties. These springy little bands can be a danger to pets and you must take the proper precautions to ensure that your furry friends do not get…

With warmer weather on the way, we begin to see a significant increase in outdoor walking. Most of us, including our dogs, suffer from cabin fever this time of year and the pandemic has left everyone⁠ feeling even more confined. Here are some helpful tips to follow while walking your…

Storing other pet foods safely away from our dogs, especially the mischievous ones, is important and there could be rather foul repercussions when we fail.

In all that we do, we remain focused on both our mission and our vision, each established almost sixteen years ago during our inception. Unfortunately, this keeps our team extremely busy 24/7.

Throughout the year we will ask the public to help us by fostering pets. This is a commitment and should not be taken lightly! We have listed just a few of the reasons we are in need of caring people who will open their homes and hearts to pets in…

Most of you are aware of the “Winter Kitties” that entered our facility due to a terrible hoarding situation in West Virginia. The very next day, our team was knee-deep in snow saving Huskies who were also in desperate need of help. Rescuing never stops!

Dogs are as diverse as humans, and come with their own experiences, preferences, and quirks. Because of this, there are many things to consider before you start your search for a new pet.

Has your dog been a little “off” lately? Possibly stumbling, turning circles, or wobbling as though drunk? These subtle symptoms can be the first telltale signs of Vestibular Disease.

A new year is upon us, and we have wasted no time in moving forward with our goals. Our work was slowed a bit in 2020 due to the COVID-19 shut down and regulations, but with a new year, a new vaccine, and safety measures in place, we hope to…

There are many reasons why a pet owner should consider spaying their female dogs, one of the more serious being a condition known as Pyometra, which can be very painful and sometimes deadly if not caught and treated in time.

We can all agree that 2020 has been a challenging and difficult year for all of us. With the coming holidays, we are gifted with a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the future.