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To reduce the overpopulation and suffering of dogs and cats through education and low-cost spay/neuter programs and to rescue, vet and place adoptable* dogs and cats into good permanent homes.
Most of us who choose adoption through rescue want to give a good home to a formerly unwanted pet, to do something good for an animal in need, and this is a wonderful thing! Unfortunately, there are people out there calling themselves rescues who are, in fact, scam artists preying on the big hearts of those who want to adopt a rescue animal. We encourage people not to adopt from these groups because if they are no longer making a profit, they'll
move on to something else and fewer animals will suffer. (Rescue groups never actually make a profit with our adoption fees. They don't even make a dent in our veterinary bills each month.)
Before adopting from any group, it is important to know how the animals are cared
for and what the rescue group's policies are. You may also want to know if they
are a legitimate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
501(c)(3) non-profit for over 30 years
Q: Are your volunteers held to a standard of
performance, even though they are
volunteers?
Reputable rescue groups will encourage and enforce a method in which rescue business is performed.
A: Planned Pethood has every volunteer
agree to a Code of Conduct.
Planned Pethood, Inc. Code of Conduct
Q: Is follow up support available after the
adoption?
Reputable rescue groups will offer training assistance and support.
A: Planned Pethood has experienced trainers
to help you (free of charge) if you have questions or need training guidance.
Q: Are the animals for adoption spayed/neutered?
Reputable rescues will not risk contributing to the overpopulation problem by adopting out breedable dogs or cats.
A: ALL of our animals are spayed/neutered before being adopted. In addition,
we offer low-cost spay & neuter opportunities and subsidies to make it
affordable (sometimes free) for EVERYONE to be able to get their companion
animals spayed and neutered.
Spay/Neuter Page
Q: Are the animals for adoption up to date on medical care? Does the rescue
euthanize animals whose medical needs cost more than "average" or do they
treat all treatable ailments, no matter the cost?
A: All of Planned Pethood's pets are up to date on age-appropriate shots and
flea and heartworm prevention before being offered for adoption. In addition,
Planned Pethood's policy is to treat all medical ailments, regardless of cost,
unless the treating vet feels there is nothing more that can be done. We do
not refuse treatment to our animals based on cost of treatment or on the
age of the animal. When we take in a dog or cat, we take that commitment
seriously.
Q: Where do the animals come from? Are they local, imported from hundreds of
miles away in Ohio, or even from out of state? Are they purchased from
illegitimate sources, such as puppy mills (thereby perpetuating the existence of
puppy mills)?
A: Planned Pethood makes it a priority to find homes for pets in our own
backyard. Until there are no more unwanted pets in the Northwestern Ohio
area, we will continue our policy of accepting only local animals. We place a
priority on strays and dogs that are on death row in kill-shelters.
risk, which makes the animal unsuitable for placement as a pet.
Carol Dunn - Founder/President of PPI
Founder, Center for Choice
Laurie Cantrell - Vice President
Loan & Grant Program Manager, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Craig Jacobs - Treasurer
CPA, Auditor for the State of Ohio
Stefanie Stark - Secretary
Licensed Independant Social Worker, Lucas County Children Services
Susan Bedra
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
Kelly Dilworth
Alumni Affair/Annual Fund Officer Asst. Director, Lourdes College
Barb DiNardo
Marketing/Management Professor, Owens Community College
Marge Dottling
Retired RN
Doug Kearns
Group General Manager, Yark Automotive Group
Chrissa Liskai
New Accounts Representative, First Federal Bank
Kittsen McCumber
DVM & Owner, Animal Emergency & Critical Care
Shirley Moran
CPA, Retired Controller, Owens Community College
