We are experiencing a great deal of change at One of A Kind, and we would like to share some of it with our loyal followers, supporters, and adopters. These changes are encompassing all aspects of our rescue mission and we are doing our best to continue to move forward.

In Northeast Ohio, the slightest glimpse of warm weather creates a great longing for summer vacation. It is becoming increasingly more popular to include our pets on family vacations, as they are members of the family after all. Whether or not to include your pet on vacation is something to consider in your plans.

From the beginning, the vision of One of A Kind Pet Rescue has been to create a no-kill society where every cat and dog has a loving home. To achieve this, it is important to understand what is meant by the terms no-kill and euthanasia.

Most dog owners are aware of the annual vaccinations such as Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, but many are not aware of illnesses and parasites that our dogs can contract that are not protected by vaccines? Coccidia, Giardia, and worms are just a few of the parasites that are common and found near all of us.

We are so very fortunate to have the followers and supporters that we do. We are often asked what we need most. Although it changes with the season or events taking place, the following items are always in need at both the adoption center and our spay & neuter clinic.

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 ahold of them.

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 furry friend in public.

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 need.

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 make up for lost time.