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Cuyahoga County Issues First Dog Licenses of 2012 to "Top Dogs"
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Nicole Dailey Jones: (216) 263-4602, (216)338-0863 or ndjones@cuyahogacounty.us
John Kohlstrand: (216) 698-2099 or jkohlstrand@cuyahogacounty.us
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio — Koko, a rescue dog from Brook Park, was recognized this week as Cuyahoga County’s overall Top Dog as part of an essay contest for kids in grades one through five.
Koko was issued Cuyahoga County Dog License No. 1 – the first license of the year issued by the county Fiscal Office to any dog for 2012 – on the strength of a short essay written by Brookview Elementary School first grader Troy Schick.
According to Troy, Koko is a friendly dog who likes to play catch and wrestle. “I’m so glad my mother rescued her from the shelter,” Troy wrote of his dog. “She is my best friend.”
County dog licenses numbers 2 through 5 were awarded to other dogs nominated through essays of 50 words or less. More than 100 entries from kids were judged by Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Sunny Simon of South Euclid and other members of the Council.
“We had some wonderful, touching entries,” Simon said. “Clearly, a lot of kids love their dogs.”
Said County Fiscal Officer Wade Steen: “I’m glad I didn’t have to choose.”
The other winning dog owners:
This was the first year of the contest, which is intended to raise awareness about the fact that responsible guardians always make sure their dog has a license, as required by state law.
All dogs in Ohio three months of age or older must by licensed each year by Jan. 31 or within 30 days of assuming ownership. Dogs must display a tag showing they have a license at all times. The licenses are important when lost dogs arrive at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, because the tags make identifying owners much easier. Also, revenue from license sales helps fund the shelter.
Licenses for 2012 went on sale Dec. 1. They cost $16 for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 for others. For more information about obtaining a dog license, call the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office at (216) 443-6938.
Nicole Dailey Jones: (216) 263-4602, (216)338-0863 or ndjones@cuyahogacounty.us
John Kohlstrand: (216) 698-2099 or jkohlstrand@cuyahogacounty.us
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio — Koko, a rescue dog from Brook Park, was recognized this week as Cuyahoga County’s overall Top Dog as part of an essay contest for kids in grades one through five.
Koko was issued Cuyahoga County Dog License No. 1 – the first license of the year issued by the county Fiscal Office to any dog for 2012 – on the strength of a short essay written by Brookview Elementary School first grader Troy Schick.
According to Troy, Koko is a friendly dog who likes to play catch and wrestle. “I’m so glad my mother rescued her from the shelter,” Troy wrote of his dog. “She is my best friend.”
County dog licenses numbers 2 through 5 were awarded to other dogs nominated through essays of 50 words or less. More than 100 entries from kids were judged by Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Sunny Simon of South Euclid and other members of the Council.
“We had some wonderful, touching entries,” Simon said. “Clearly, a lot of kids love their dogs.”
Said County Fiscal Officer Wade Steen: “I’m glad I didn’t have to choose.”
The other winning dog owners:
- Charlie Dalton, a Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School second grader, who wrote about Lola.
- Kaylee Harris, a third grader in Chapman Elementary School in Strongsville, who wrote about another dog named Lola.
- Tori Visconti, a fourth grader at John Glenn Elementary School in Seven Hills (Parma City School District), who wrote about Sammy.
- Emily Lowell, a fifth grader at Roehm Middle School in Berea, who wrote about Snoopy.
This was the first year of the contest, which is intended to raise awareness about the fact that responsible guardians always make sure their dog has a license, as required by state law.
All dogs in Ohio three months of age or older must by licensed each year by Jan. 31 or within 30 days of assuming ownership. Dogs must display a tag showing they have a license at all times. The licenses are important when lost dogs arrive at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, because the tags make identifying owners much easier. Also, revenue from license sales helps fund the shelter.
Licenses for 2012 went on sale Dec. 1. They cost $16 for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 for others. For more information about obtaining a dog license, call the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office at (216) 443-6938.
