Looking for a Pet? Lakewood Animal Shelter is Nearing Capacity

Paige is a cute boxer-mix. She's shy until she gets to know you. Then you can't get her to stop giving you kisses.

She's one of quite a few pets at the Lakewood Animal Shelter — which is at full capacity.

Volunteers are calling on the community for help.

You can start with Paige, who would love a permanent home.

Adoption fees are only $35. That includes deworming medicines, initial vaccination, capstar flea pill (seasonal), a collar with identification tag, a cardboard carrier, and initial veterinarian visit with second vaccination from participating local veterinarian.

If you are interested in adopting Paige, contact the  at 216-529-5020, and ask about collar No. 114.

Adoption hours are from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The shelter is located at 1699 Metropark Dr. in Lakewood (in the Metroparks, just beyond the Lakewood Dog Park). Please visit the website or the blog at for more information.

The organization is asking for the public's help. The Lakewood Animal Shelter is at capacity with cats, and that means homes are needed for all of the animals — and fast. This time of year is especially difficult, because influx is high and cages are limited.

Can you — or someone you know — rescue one of these beauties, or perhaps offer up a foster home? You might just find a lifelong friend.