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Humane Society Takes Second Place in Zootoo.com Nationwide Contest!

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Posted: 10:08 AM May 21, 2008
Last Updated: 10:09 PM May 22, 2008
Reporter: Bruce Layman
Email Address: bruce.layman@wtap.com

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The Humane Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley has won second place and a check for $20,000 dollars in a nationwide "animal shelter makeover contest," sponsored by zootoo.com.

The three finalists were announced live Wednesday morning on "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet," seen on FOX Parkersburg.

More than a thousand animal shelters across the country participated in the contest. The Humane Society of Parkersburg made it to the top twenty group of finalists, also huge accomplishment.

"Stray Rescue of St. Louis" won the top prize of a one million dollar makeover for its animal shelter.

Winning third place was the Jefferson County SPCA in upstate New York.

We'll have more information on the $20,000 makeover prize the Humane Socity of the Mid-Ohio Valley in our evening newscasts and on our web channel, WTAP.com.

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Posted by: John Location: Belpre on May 22, 2008 at 08:35 AM
This is so awesome, HSOV and HSOP do so much for our ombinmed communities, I hope this raises awareness of the plight of the neglected animals and that they benefit the most from this.

Posted by: Pamela Location: Waterloo Iowa on May 22, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Congratulations to the people of Marietta and Parkersburg for their concern and love of their animals.

Posted by: Inda Location: Marietta on May 21, 2008 at 09:37 PM
This is the best news for the animals and the staff there. The animals are so often placed the last on anybody's list. Finally some justice for our little friends, our best friends.

Posted by: Rachel Location: Waterford on May 21, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Congratulations to everyone who pulled this off and especially to Cheryl thanks for all your hard work!! Thanks WTAP for all the publicity you have given it has helped to change the lives of these precious helpless homeless animals. Go Mid Ohio Valley let's continue our support and not let it end here with the zootoo contest ending. These animals need all the help we can give them and everyone can do their part. Let's get together and stay strong and make this shelter a no-kill. God Bless ALL!

Posted by: JAMEY Location: MARIETTA on May 21, 2008 at 02:30 PM
CONGRATS!! I'M SO GLAD THAT THE COMMUNITY PULLED TOGETHER AND MADE THIS HAPPEN! I HOPE THAT THE SHELTER LOOKS INTO REMODELING THE BUILDING,IT IS IN REALLY BAD CONDITION. SEE WHAT THE COMMUNITY CAN DO WHEN WORKING TOGETHER,LETS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SHELTER!

Posted by: C Location: G on May 21, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Just goes to show that every once in a while the good guys in the world get a little recognition - (though it really should have been 1st place, but...)

Posted by: Teresa Location: Marietta on May 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Congratulations to the Humane Society and thanks to the people of the Ohio Valley who participated and helped this happen. Obviously this area is a HUGE animal loving community. Way to go!!!

Posted by: Bobette Location: Parkersburg on May 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I think both Shelters should be commnded for the fine job they do through out the year. The general public should be more responsible for spaying and neutering their animals. And both Communities should be very proud that our shelter made it in the top 20 in this very fine contestest. Congrats!!!! to both.

Posted by: Carol Location: Marietta on May 21, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Fantastic! I am sure they will put it to good use. Congratulations to Cheryl and Staff. Thank you ZooToo!

Posted by: STEPHANI Location: PARKERSBURG on May 21, 2008 at 10:42 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! I know it was not first place but hey I am sure you and the animals can work it with the 20,000.00 I see some smiling pets.

Posted by: Karen Location: Moss Run on May 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations!! I'm very happy for the animals and the wonderful people who take care of them!!

Posted by: Logan Location: Marietta on May 21, 2008 at 10:14 AM
That is just wonderful! Good Job Ohio Valley Humane Society.