The Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio Announces the 5th Annual PAWS 4 A Cause Saturday, May 16, 2009

CLEVELAND--(Business Wire)--
The Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio (PAWS) will celebrate the 5th Annual
PAWS 4 A Cause: Find Your Forever Friend event, Saturday, May 16, 2009 (9:30
a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) at the South Chagrin Reservation Polo Grounds of the Cleveland
Metroparks.

This year`s family-friendly event centers on finding homes for some of Northeast
Ohio`s homeless animals. Dogs and cats from PAWS and many other local rescue
organizations will be available for adoption during the event.

The event will also feature:

* 1 or 2 mile walk around the park ($25 pre-registration fee/$30 day of)
* Chinese raffle and Big Ticket raffle, featuring an East side and West side
Dining and Entertainment package, each valued at more than $1,000
* Dog contests
* Food concessions
* Local craft and pet-related vendors
* Canine demonstrations

For complete information and online registration visit www.pawsohio.org.

The Public Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) was founded in 1976. PAWS is a 501(c)3
non-profit organization considered to be one of Ohio`s most reputable
long-standing cat and dog humane rescue groups.

PAWS is dedicated to the rescue of homeless animals in Northeastern Ohio. The
mission is to rescue stray and/or abused cats and dogs and place them in good
homes. It is a PAWS policy to adopt animals to responsible homes only in the
greater Cleveland area. Medical care and temporary foster homes are provided to
rescued animals. PAWS policy ensures that all animals are spayed or neutered so
that the cycle of births that result in more pets than homes does not continue.
The advantage of adopting a fostered animal is that potential adopter will be
made aware of the animals` personalities, habits, likes and dislikes in the home
environment. PAWS can help find the perfect companion for anyone`s home and
lifestyle. PAWS is a no kill organization unless an animal is suffering.

PAWS philosophy is that kindness to animals helps build a better world. Through
the generosity of other caring individuals, PAWS can ensure that animals who
come into the care of PAWS will never again be alone, hungry, sick, afraid or in
pain.

Note to editors: Amy Beichler, PAWS Executive Director, will be available for
interviews before and during this event.

Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio
Colleen Bittner, 440-213-0549
pr@pawsohio.org
www.pawsohio.org

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