Woman’s chronic illness leads to help shelter animals

Wallace will receive donations for the Humane Society of Adams County until mid-November.

By Ashley McCarty

Defender of the People

The journey of a local resident with a chronic illness has led her on the path to helping house animals.

Mary Jo Wallace, 64, of Winchester, Ohio, developed neuropathy after an adverse reaction to surgery in 2017. More than eight weeks ago, while browsing the Defender Weekend Edition, she discovered a Regional Agency program on Aging that has helped local residents manage chronic pain.

The program was weekly and, in addition to exploring the chapters of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain,” participants were asked to complete an action plan to tailor each chapter to their lifestyle.

One week, as Wallace mulled over her course of action, she decided she was going to help the less of us.

“I love animals, especially cats. I have welcomed cats over the years; I’ve had it all my life, even as a child. I have visited different shelters and know they need help. Animals cannot help themselves, we have to help them. They are family and we have to provide for them, ”Wallace said.

She contacted the Humane Society of Adams County, located in West Union, Ohio, and began to compile a list of their needs.

“They need both cat and dog food, but mostly they need cat food, wet and dry shreds. They need dry and canned kitten food and litter. The litter they use is Equine Fresh pellets, and it is available from Tractor Supply. A 40-pound bag costs $ 6. They also need bleach, paper towels and washcloths, ”Wallace said.

The foods most widely accepted by the Humane Society are Fancy Feast, Friskies, Special Kitty, Rachel Ray, Purina One, Royal Canin Urinary, Pedigree, Blue Buffalo, and Blue Wilderness. The Humane Society also needs laundry detergent, Fabuloso, and deodorant.

His granddaughter, Maddie Wallace, a sophomore at North Adams, will assist him in this endeavor.

“We all love animals. She was thrilled to do it and she loves going to the animal shelter when she can, ”she said.

Wallace will accept donations until mid-November. Donations can be dropped off at his residence at 3005 Coon Hill Road, Winchester, Ohio 45697. To contact Wallace for more information, call (937) 386-0580.

“These animals need our help. If people love animals like me, consider making a donation. Without animal shelters, animals would be on the streets, or worse. I implore people to help me. Animals are a family. Like I said, they can’t help themselves, so we have to help them, ”Wallace said.

For more information on the Humane Society of Adams County, contact (937) 544-8585, visit their website at https://www.adamscountyanimals.org/ or their Facebook page.

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