Ohio
Northeast Ohio shelter takes in 7 neglected dogs abandoned within in 3 days
WARREN, Ohio (WOIO) – The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project is desperate for help after taking in five malnourished puppies and two dogs with untreated tumors within three days – all neglected and abandoned.
Founder Jason Cooke stated funds are already depleted with 127 animals in their care, on top of the veterinary bills, operating costs, and the construction costs of the new shelter.
Scroll to the bottom of this story to see a list of resources that can help those struggling to care for a pet, and how you can help those in need.
Cooke said the Warren City Health Department called him on May 7 about a dog who was allegedly abandoned at a Palmyra home in Warren.
The dog was spotted through an open window “extremely underweight” with a “had a large, oozing mass on her side with insect activity,” Cooke described.
There was also no food or water in sight, according to Cooke.
Warren City police and Warren City Animal Control helped remove the dog from the residence “which was in deplorable condition,” said Cooke.
Warren police said no arrest has been made at this time.
Cooke said the dog, who rescuers named Beatrice, was immediately brought to Countryside Veterinary Service in Kinsman.
Beatrice was described by Cooke as malnourished and anemic, and suffering from the “extremely large mass on her side that was left untreated and has since become infected.”
Veterinarians had her undergo chest x-rays, blood work tests, take fluids, antibiotics, and pain medications to treat her in an attempt to build up strength and get the infection “under control,” according to Cooke.
Unfortunately, vets saw Beatrice’s health was even worse than they hoped once she underwent surgery, and she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Cooke shared the following explanation:
“Beatrice had a very proportionally large mass on her side, at the junction of the chest and abdomen. The mass was extremely painful and infected, even after a course of antibiotics. In an attempt to remove it surgically, it was found that the mass extended all the way through the body wall. This made the option of surgical excision impossible, so it was decided to euthanize her.”
WARNING: The photos of Beatrice’s neglect may be disturbing.
Within hours of first finding Beatrice, Cooke said he was notified that five malnourished puppies were found abandoned in a box in front of a vacant home on Tod Avenue in Warren.
He arrived to find all five puppies were also dehydrated and covered in their own urine and feces.
Cooke said he called police and rushed the puppies to Countryside Veterinary Service in Kinsman to save their lives.
Sadly, the puppy they named Rocky did not survive despite his valiant fight, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 9.
The other four were brought back to the shelter, and three are still up for adoption: Liberty, Skye, and Zuma.
Three days after finding Beatrice and the five puppies, Cooke said a “severely neglected dog” was again found on Tod Avenue in Warren on May 10.
Cooke said she too was immediately rushed to Countryside Veterinary Service in Kinsman where “it was determined that she is extremely malnourished; matted beyond belief; and has a large, painful mass on her mouth that is also infected…”
She was named Emerson, given pain medication and antibiotics, and was groomed by Dog House.
Emerson is scheduled to have surgery to remove a mass on her mouth as soon as next week, depending on how she recovers, Cooke shared.
She is currently in the care of a medical foster, however, she is still available for adoption.
Cooke said the veterinary care the dogs and cats of the Healthy Hearts and Paws Project received last week alone totaled $3,055.
This included exams, testing, medication, antibiotics, spays, neuters, and vaccinations, Cooke listed.
The project typically rescues dogs who test positive for heartworms because the cost of treatment is unfortunately expensive, which is why heartworm-positive dogs are more likely to be euthanized.
“Our mission is to promote animal welfare through education and by providing care and temporary placement for heartworm positive and emergency medical-needs dogs to give each dog a second chance at a positive outcome,” founder Jason Cooke stated.
Once the heartworm-positive dogs are successfully treated and cured, they are put up for adoption.
If you want to open your hearts to the joy of adoption by giving the gift of a “fur-ever” home, here is the link for dogs waiting for you at the shelter.
Click here to view adoptable dogs.
One of which is Nitro, who has spent over 2,000 days – most of his five years of life – without a permanent home to call his own.
[Adopt Nitro: Northeast Ohio dog spends 2,000+ days waiting in shelter ]
If you would like to adopt Emerson, Liberty, Skye, Zuma, Nitro, or any other four-legged best friend, click here to fill out an application.
Even if you aren’t able to adopt at this time, but still have some room in your home and heart, you can click here to learn about fostering.
You can help save a life even if you can’t make make a lifelong commitment.
For those who are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help, you can donate necessities for the shelter and presents for the animals there.
Click here to donate.
If you are unable to donate money or items, consider donating your time by volunteering at The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project.
Click here to learn how to become a volunteer.
The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project is located at 909 Martin Luther King Blvd. SW in Warren.
Call 234-855-5847 with questions.
City Dogs Cleveland listed the below information on pet pantries and programs that may provide free and low-cost pet care in Northeast Ohio.
“There is absolutely no shame in reaching out during times of hardship,” City Dogs encouraged.
- Services: Pet food pantry, low-cost pet supplies, low-cost vaccinations and vetting, microchips, and more.
- Address: 3711 E 65th St., Cleveland, OH 44105
- Phone number: 216-505-5853
- Website: https://www.neighborhoodpetscle.org/
- Email address: info@neighborhoodpetscle.org
- Services: Pet food pantry, pet supplies, help with vet costs
- Address: 5376 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129
- Phone number: 216-307-7814
- Website: www.companionpetsofcleveland.com
- Email address: CompanionPetsOfCleveland@gmail.com
- Services: Low-cost vet services with financial assistance available
- Address: 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
- Phone number: 216-771-4616
- Website: https://clevelandapl.org/community-pet-clinic/
- Email address: contact@clevelandapl.org
- Services: Pet food pantry open from 10am-12pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month
- Address: 10015 East River Rd., Columbiana Township, OH 44028
- Phone number: 440-243-2034
- Website: https://www.bereaanimalrescue.com/pet-pantry/
- Services: Pet food pantry for residents of Cuyahoga County. Please see the website for the client application for a monthly food pick-up.
- Address: 9500 Sweet Valley Dr., Valley View, OH 44125
- Phone number: 216-706-9363
- Website: https://fccas.org/what-we-do/pet-pantry-program/
- Email Address: pantry@fccas.org
- Services: Low-cost spay and neuter services. Spaying or neutering your pet is a critical way to help curb the animal shelter overpopulation crisis!
- Address: 885 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123
- Phone: 216-732-7040
- Website: https://www.petfixnortheastohio.org/
- Email: appointments@petfixnortheastohio.org
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s law requiring children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps must be restored, a divided panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.
The decision comes as a blow to NetChoice, which has won court victories against identical digital identification laws in other states, including Arkansas, Louisiana and Georgia. The trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies said the Ohio decision went against “clear national consensus” and that it intended to keep fighting.
“An unconstitutional law protects no one, and we remain focused on ensuring the First Amendment rights of Ohioans are protected,” said Paul Taske, director of the NetChoice Litigation Center.
Netchoice brought suit against Ohio’s law in 2024, arguing that it was overly broad, vague and represented an unconstitutional impediment to free speech.
The Cincinnati-based Sixth Circuit’s panel disagreed. In a 2-1 decision, it found that the law was not unconstitutional and sent it back to a lower court to have a block on the law’s enforcement vacated.
“At bottom, the Act imposes a parental consent requirement,” Judge Eric Clay wrote in the lead opinion. “That requirement constitutes a marginal burden that precisely targets the multi-faceted problem that Ohio has identified: Children’s unsupervised assent to terms and conditions for use of platforms that take advantage of and harm them.”
Judge Alice Batchelder concurred, writing that “a statute is not vague just because it has a wide berth.”
Known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, the Ohio law was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill that Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law in July 2023.
The administration pushed the measure as a way to protect children’s mental health, with then-Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, now a U.S. senator, saying at the time that social media was “intentionally addictive” and harmful to kids.
The law requires companies to get parental permission for social media and gaming apps and to provide their privacy guidelines so families know what content would be censored or moderated on their child’s profile.
Republican Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson called Thursday’s ruling “a win for Ohio families.”
“The court agreed that parents –- not social media companies –- should get a say in what kids see online,” he said in a statement. “We have an obligation to keep our children safe, and today, the most dangerous place for our kids is the internet. This decision gives parents the tools to be involved and provide oversight.”
Piketon, Ohio (WSAZ) – Folks in southern Ohio are waking up to power outages and road closures.
Route 32 in Pike County is down to one westbound and one eastbound lane due to debris on the roadway.
Drivers are also dealing with tree limbs on roadways.
The Athens County 911 dispatcher told WSAZ that it’s not believed a tornado touched down, but there is storm damage.
The dispatcher said storm damage from flooding and trees being knocked down has affected US 50.
Power outages are being reported in Athens, Pike, Vinton, Scioto and Meigs Counties and even as far south as Boyd County, Ky.
If you’re in a tornado warning area, you’re urged to get to the lower part of your home.
Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Clarence Burley, II, affectionately known as “Lil Man,” entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 60, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Born on May 22, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, Clarence was the beloved son of Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley.
He attended Ursuline High School and graduated with the Class of 1984.
Clarence was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years employed at Classic Optical Corporation as a Lens and Frame Specialist. Known for his skill and precision, he was recognized as one of the top lens shapers during his tenure with the company. He also worked for Goodwill Industries, where his exceptional work ethic earned him recognition and awards for outstanding service.
A devoted fan of the Oakland Raiders, Clarence enjoyed football, boxing, roller skating, and bowling. In his younger years, he was also an accomplished swimmer. He loved life and cherished spending time with family and friends. Whether enjoying a cruise vacation, visiting the lake to admire the water, debating sports statistics from A to Z, or simply sharing laughter with loved ones, Clarence brought joy wherever he went.
Known for his impeccable style, Clarence was often dressed to perfection. He was especially proud of his many Cadillacs, but none more than his beloved Cadillac Seville, affectionately known as “the baby caddy.” He could often be found cruising through the city, listening to music and enjoying the ride. His infectious smile, strength, humor, and generous spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved him.
In 1999, Clarence met the love of his life, the former Cathy Winphrie. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting bond, and they were united in holy matrimony in 2015. Together they shared a life filled with love, companionship, and cherished memories.
Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Cathy Burley; his children, Shannie (Meisha) Burley of Atlanta, Georgia; DeShawn Burley (fiancée Ziah) of Warren, Ohio; Eddie W. Matthews; and Montell Cochrane; his beloved grandchildren, Zaira, DeShawn, Jr., Deondra, Audrionna, Eddie, Jr., Quiara, Azel, Anyia, Marquel, Aiden, Adalese, Meadow, and Amatureas; five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Eula Winphrie; brothers-in-law, James (Jamie) Winphrie and Timothy (Kori) Winphrie; sisters-in-law, Regina Winphrie and Azella Burley; niece Helleenia Winphrie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Burley and Jacqueline Wilkinson-Burley; his brother, Wesley Burley; and his grandmother, Carrie Davis.
Though Clarence’s earthly journey has ended, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the family he loved, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His strength, perseverance, laughter, and love will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know him.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”2 Corinthians 5:8
A homegoing celebration will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2026 at Jerusalem Baptist Church , a visitation with the family will be 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gregory-Martin Funeral Home. For additional information, please call (330) 743-4098.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
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