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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
How you can help stop animal abuse
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — After a number of recent pet abuse cases have broken hearts across the Valley, local agencies are teaming up to host trainings that could help put a stop to the abuse and neglect. Angels for Animals and the Columbiana County Humane Society have come together to host an animal abuse investigation training. 'I don't know what it's going to take to stop it, but it just if every person involved in some small way, I think we could put a little more of a dent in it,' said Sarah Underwood, board president of the Columbiana County Humane Society. The training comes from a desire to bring animal authorities, law enforcement, and your everyday people together to better help the animals of Mahoning and Columbiana counties. The course will cover the standards for animal neglect and cruelty, common problems of investigating animal crimes, and understanding the mandatory probable cause hearing. 'Any time you see any sort of animal abuse, anything you don't like the look of, see something, say something,' said Diane Less, founder and president of Angels for Animals. 'It's a living and suffering being, it should not be subjected to cruelty or any kind of suffering. It's not fair to them and it's not right.' For law enforcement officers looking to attend, the training is OPOTA-certified. It will feature attorney Jeffrey Hollard, who has served as a special prosecutor for animal cruelty cases in the state for more than 50 years. He'd also hosted a training back in 2016 that Less said was very successful. 'The people that came really liked it, they really learned a lot,' Less said. The cost is $100 for attorneys and judges, or $25 per person for law enforcement officers or employees with a humane agency. Those who aren't looking for a certification can join for no cost, but you must still register by contacting Sarah Underwood at 330-853-5424. 'We appreciate everybody's support as we've been in our transition phase. We know not having a humane agent has put a tax on our dog pound, and Angels for Animals has taken some cases for us, and, you know, it's tough,' Underwood said. 'But we appreciate that everyone has stuck by us with our monetary donations. It has helped us with what we have in our shelter, and just, we appreciate it. Our community has been wonderful through all this.' 'This is an awesome community,' Less agreed. 'All of this exists through private donations. It's for, by, and with the community. That's what makes it a better place for animals, and people, too.' The training will be held at Angels for Animals Andrews Hall from 1-4 p.m. Friday, May 30, at 4750 W. South Range Road. To register, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comic, action figure sale raises money for Angels for Animals
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Is there a comic or toy that you've been wanting and saving for? Well, you may have found the holy grail at Angels for Animals. It was Superhero Saturday at the animal shelter in Canfield. Many people came out to shop, as well as show support for the animals. There were vendors selling comic books, action figures and toys. All proceeds will be donated to Angels for Animals. Event organizer Tom Molocea says everyone loves animals and he wants to see them get the care they need. 'Anything I can do to help out other people with their animals — whether it's contributions here go to help the vet clinic, or if they go to the cat wing, or if they go to help the dogs — whatever it takes because this is a facility that does great work for a lot of different people and for a great cause,' he said. Molocea didn't have a specific goal in mind but says he's looking to help raise as much money as possible. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Breakfast fundraiser goes toward controlling cat population
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Bacon was sizzling Saturday morning at Angels for Animals in Canfield for its Valentine's Day Pancake Breakfast. Those who attended also enjoyed pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes and pastries. There was a basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing. One of the shelter's founders, Diane Less, says the pancake breakfasts benefit their Feline Fix Fests. Less says those are important to have because of overpopulation. 'All year last year, we fixed 5,000 cats for $20. That's a remarkable amount of work, and a lot of cats that didn't have to be born just to suffer and die. There's 30 cats for every home still,' she said. Angels for Animals will be hosting another pancake breakfast on March 8. Tickets will be $12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
