🌱K-9 Park Opening Celebration + Looking For An Adorable Pet?

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Avon-Avon Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Humid; breezy in the morning. High: 86 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories in Avon-Avon Lake today:

1. If you're wanting to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your household, look no further than these shelters in the Avon-Avon Lake area for a pet you can take home.
   Across Ohio, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. On a search for a lovable new friend? Consider starting at a local animal pound like Storms Angels, where Smitten the cat is waiting patiently. (Avon-Avon Lake Patch)
2. This is so fun! According to a PR Newswire article, "five participating influencers have each completed five projects for the 2022 FrogTape® Paintover Challenge®. Of the 25 total projects, celebrity interior designer Taniya Nayak has selected the top five overall. Now through August 3, it's up to the public to select one project to be declared the Grand Prize winner at frogtape.com/paintoverchallenge/vote, all voters will be entered into a $1,000 sweepstakes for participating." Which one is your favorite? I know which one I'm voting for! (PR Newswire)
3. There will be a very special Opening Celebration of the Canning Family K-9 Park, located in Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday, July 31 at 4:30 p.m. Maria's Ice Cream will be on hand to help keep everyone cool. Puppy and people treats will be available for purchase. Hope to see you there! (Avon Ohio via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Cleveland Clinic: "Could a stroll through the grocery store help identify early signs of Parkinson's? Our researchers developed a virtual reality experience to see if we can identify neurodegenerative diseases before symptoms start." (Cleveland Clinic via Instagram)
• FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc.: "Foster Home Needed! Three-year-old Arthur is currently at doggie daycare and we would like to get him in a home. Fido provides everything needed for our fosters. Please help us." (FIDO's Companion Rescue Inc. via Facebook)
• Avon Lake City Schools: "All school supplies lists are available on each school's page. Happy shopping. See you in a few weeks! #ALfirstday2022" (Avon Lake City Schools via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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