Winter 2010 Vol. 25 No. 4. Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

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1 Winter 2010 Vol. 25 No. 4 Humane Times Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County

2 2 MESSAGES Chalmers Morse, Executive Director Deb Freed, Editor On a recent flight, the woman sitting next to me was crying and going on about someone named Tonto. It turned out that Tonto was her four-year-old dog who had just died. She had no idea I was involved with a shelter, and frankly I wanted to keep it that way. She told me that her dog had died from Heartworm Disease. She went on to say, It s no wonder, I bought him from a shelter, so what can you expect? I asked how long she d had the dog. Oh I rescued him when he was only about a year old. I inquired if her vet hadn t prescribed some type of heartworm preventative for Tonto. Well, they did mention it at the shelter when I got him, but he was never sick so there was no need to ever see a vet. Sadly, we hear those words all the time. It is much easier to blame someone else, rather than accept responsibility. Here was a situation that was preventable. Simply by seeing her veterinarian on a regular basis and giving Tonto monthly heartworm preventative, he would still be alive. Then there was the man who brought a litter of kittens to the Shelter that he didn t want. When the staff offered assistance in spaying the mother cat, he replied, Oh there s no need, I only have the one cat, and she s an indoor cat. Well that may be so, but then how did she get pregnant? Having a pet can be wonderful and bring great joy, but it doesn't come without great responsibility, too. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant This year has been both a rewarding and challenging one for the Humane Society. The effects of the economy brought us many animals relinquished by people in distressed circumstances, but conversely there was the reward of being able to place them in new, loving homes. The Humane Times has told you many of these heartbreaking and heartwarming stories. As I reflect upon 2010, I am reminded of instances when a situation seemed hopeless, then suddenly a generous soul would appear to provide desperately needed funding, foster an animal, or adopt a long-term Shelter pet. Because of the kindness of supporters like you, we have been able to help the people and pets of our community even more this past year. Our Pet Food Bank has provided food for animals in need, our vaccination clinics have inoculated pets that otherwise would be vulnerable to Rabies and disease, and our spay/neuter vouchers have helped to reduce the pet population by offering free or low-cost sterilization. When I think of our donors, I am reminded of the Starfish Story (Loren Eiseley). It tells of two people walking along the beach, when one tosses a stranded starfish back into the ocean to save its life. The other says, There are miles of beach and hundreds of starfish, you can t make a difference. The first person replies, I can for that one. This is the time of year when many charities are asking you for a gift, but the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County would like to give you one in return. The article on the adjacent page describes how you can give and receive this holiday season and years to come Board of Directors Fritz Spitzmiller, President Debbi Vickers, 1st Vice President Cheryl Gerstner, 2nd Vice President Deborah Freed, 3rd Vice President Jo Ann Becker, Secretary Andy Beindorf, Treasurer Lin Angell David Brower, CPA Jane Cammann Roger Haines Kimberly Hardin Foundation Board Jo Ann Becker Andy Beindorf Parker Crowell Debbie Kanehl Sistie Lewis Michelle Servos Nancy Benedict Dr. Henry Doremus Barbara Evans Pat Anwyl Helen Baker G. L. Freed Cindy Haskett Shana Holub Advisory Council Honorary Board Thomas McDevitt Shelter Management Phone Chalmers Morse, Executive Director Ext. 15 Dorothy Ritchey, Business Manager Ext. 14 Kevin Humphrey, Controller Ext. 21 Keith Hinton, Director of Development Ext. 27 Connie Cotherman, Asst. Development Director Ext. 26 Janet Winikoff, Director of Education Ext. 18 Ilka Daniel, Director of Animal Protective Services Ext. 28 Maria Ramirez, Director of Animal Care Ext. 31 Phaedra Kohler, Director of Client & Volunteer Serv. Ext. 20 Dr. Elizabeth Bybee Sr. Consulting Veterinarian Dr. Lyndall Soule Consulting Veterinarian Humane Times Volunteer Staff Deb Freed, Editor Dr. Cynthia Haskett Bill Hudson Mike Molloy Cornelia Perez Dick Pippert Bill Hudson Virginia Schwerin Fritz Spitzmiller Susan Schuyler Smith Jim Thompson Maria Whittle Horace C. Ford Joanne Grymes Dell Lockwood Lynn Molloy Bob Nyberg Cornelia Perez Mary Schenkel Linda Scott Shelter Staff Writers: Connie Cotherman, Keith Hinton, Janet Winikoff 2010 Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Humane Times is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is encouraged in keeping with the publication s educational intent. For reprint permission, comments, or questions the editor at Petwrites@aol.com COVER PHOTO: Christmas Dreams by Linda Scott (Special thanks to Suzy Parker)

3 Tis the Season and Reason for Giving It is hard to believe it s that time of year again when we rush around trying to find that perfect gift for our friends, family members, co-workers, and pets. We fill our already hectic days with decorating, baking and cooking, writing and sending holiday cards, and wrapping gifts. Before you know it, it s all over. The gifts are opened, the paper and bows discarded, the meals and desserts devoured, and we are left with bills, returns, and a newly found expanding waistline. We often get so caught up in the idea of the perfect holiday that we forget what the season is truly about love, family, friends, making new traditions, and cherishing old memories. This holiday season you can give a gift that truly gives back when you give a special memorial or honorary gift from the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. You can be certain it will not be forgotten, and your loved ones will cherish it forever, knowing that your donation also helped the abused, neglected, and homeless animals at this Humane Society. We have many gift options to choose from, depending upon the type and amount of gift you wish to give your loved ones or beloved pet. For your sister, who loves animals and always tries to help the local needy cats and dogs, you can make a donation to HSVB&IRC in her honor in support of our Pet Food Bank or Spay/Neuter Program. Think about a gift for Grandma, who recently lost her husband who cherished his beloved Golden Retriever, Sam. Imagine how moved she would be to receive an engraved commemorative brick paver with a personalized message permanently placed in the Shelter s beautiful Benedict Bark Park memorializing Grandpa and Sam. She would appreciate one in her honor as well. The pavers come in a variety of sizes: 4 x 8 Paver (3 lines of text with 14 characters per line) $125 8 x 8 Paver (6 lines of text with 14 characters per line) $ x 12 Paver (10 lines of text with 14 character per line) $500 For Aunt Sarah or Uncle Rick you could purchase a Tooth Fairy Sponsorship in his or her honor to help fund dental procedures for Shelter dogs and cats. Many of the cats and dogs come to us suffering with varying degrees of dental problems. Your gift will give each adoptable pet a better chance for adoption, and your aunt or uncle will receive a certificate and special commemorative gift. A tax-deductible donation of $250 will provide this sponsorship for an entire year. Mom and Dad, who are always there to watch over the family, will be thrilled to receive a gift of a Guardian Angel Sponsorship in their honor, knowing that their gift will help with the needs of the animals that reside at the Shelter. Their name will be placed on one of the cat condos or dog kennels for one year. Guardian Angel sponsorships can be purchased for a taxdeductible donation of only $250, and we'll send a certificate and special gift to them. (Angel & Fairy application on p.13) Don t forget about Tigger and Max who provide you with unconditional love. Shop for their gifts in the All for Paws Pettique located in the Shelter lobby. The gift shop offers a wide variety of wonderful toys, treats, and supplies. These memorable gifts will provide comfort and joy to your loved ones; in return, you will feel the true meaning of giving this holiday season. Your donations/gifts can be made at or by calling us at X 26. CC 3

4 Margo and Sarah Scheffeleers ran a lemonade stand and raised $52.45 for the Shelter animals. PAW PATTER Small Donors with Big Hearts The Humane Society appreciates all the donors and supporters who help make our mission to assist the people and animals of this community possible. But it especially touches us when children make the gesture to help, whether they collect money from a lemonade stand, bring in bags of food, supplies, or toys, or selflessly ask for donations for the animals instead of birthday gifts. No matter what the size of their donation, it s for certain their hearts are enormous. Fourth-graders from St. Edward s School presented HSVB&IRC with $400 in donations. Riley Lowell & Lilly Connell each collected $250 to become Guardian Angels in lieu of getting birthday gifts. Daria Denault, holding her adopted dog Chipper, presents Chalmers with her loving donation for the animals. The No Flea Market Pierce Genoni, aged 5, asked for Shelter supplies for his birthday. He donated a cart full of pet items. On Saturday, September 18th, the Shelter was transformed into a shopper s bazaar for the annual No Flea Market. A huge crowd of bargain hunters were greeted with musical entertainment on strings from Random Acts of Music. Both two-legged and fourlegged patrons delighted in the good deals they found on jewelry, furniture, books, household items, and much more. Be sure to visit the Humane Society Thrift Shops for your holiday decorating and shopping needs. Don't forget the Super Bowl Sunday Sale on February 6th. Thrift Shop locations and hours are on the back of this Humane Times. 4

5 TO THEIR HEALTH... by Dr. Elizabeth M. Bybee, DVM Pet Obesity A Growing Problem Almost half of the pets in the U.S. are overweight, but very few people believe that their pet has a problem. Unfortunately, pudgy pets are mistakenly called normal, and fit animals are thought undernourished. A healthy dog or cat should have an hourglass shape with a visible waist. The last two or three ribs should be palpable, yet not seen. Obesity is a concern because overweight pets are more prone to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, skin disease, and heat exhaustion. Research has revealed that excess weight may reduce our pets quality of life and their longevity by two years or more. If a pet is overweight, the first step to weight reduction should include a frank family discussion to determine all food sources. This includes meals, all snacks, and any "stolen" food. A sincere commitment is required from everyone, after all it is the people who overfeed and need to change their behavior. The second step is a visit to your veterinarian. Your pet s examination may reveal any health concerns, such as heart disease or arthritis. A blood test may be needed to rule out endocrine or metabolic disease. Your pet s age, sex, health status, and activity level must be considered when selecting a diet. The veterinarian consultation should include a realistic goal weight, diet recommendations, feeding guidelines, and any medication or nutritional supplementation that may be helpful. Adequate, complete nutrition cannot be compromised as we reduce excess calories. Cats are especially sensitive to food changes. A safe, gradual weight loss of 1% of body weight per month is very realistic. The third step of the plan is an attitude adjustment for the "feeders" in the family. Food does NOT equal love. If a food treat is appropriate, give a piece of the treat, not the whole thing. Learn to "treat" your pet with your time and activities. They will love the attention, and the increased play and exercise will help to keep them young and healthy. 80 dogs were vaccinated at the Fellsmere vaccination clinic held on August 29th Staff, volunteers, and Drs. Killpatrick, Bybee, and Soule assisted with the clinic A "cats only" vaccination clinic was held at the Shelter on October 17th by Laurie Iodice, Volunteer Cat Specialist Petting-Induced Aggression You re sitting in your favorite chair watching TV, and kitty jumps into your lap. While repeatedly stroking her, all of a sudden you find her teeth clamped onto your hand. Ouch! What just happened? This behavior is called petting-induced aggression. You may think this attack came from out of nowhere, but it is more likely that your cat was giving you warning signs ahead of time. Most cats enjoy being petted but may have definite tolerance thresholds. Overstimulation (by repeated stroking) or contact confusion (from touching kitty as she is getting sleepy) can set your cat into survival instinct mode. She bites or scratches to get away too much contact! You may be convinced that this behavior is totally unprovoked but your cat will give you body language signals like a thumping tail, flattened ears, rippling skin, low growling, or tense posture. From the cat s point of view, she's been giving you plenty of notice that she is no longer enjoying being petted. You haven t been paying attention to her warnings, so she needs to be more forceful. These are some suggestions for the best way to handle this problem: Pet for shorter periods. Try stroking your cat two or three times and stop. Use different petting motions (gliding, waving, circling, flicking, kneading, or rubbing), and stick to areas you know she likes. Sometimes lightly resting your hand on her body, with no movement, will be enough. Be conservative with your stroking and petting; always leave your kitty wanting more. 5

6 Ice Cream, You Scream On Saturday, October 16th, Kilwin s Ice Cream sponsored a people and pets costumed event to benefit the Humane Society. Door prizes were given out, as well as awards for the best costumes. Kilwin s donated 10% of all sales to the Shelter. Fun Fall Festivities Mulligan s Helps Mutts On Thursday, August 19th, Mulligan s invited all pet lovers to dine for donations to the Humane Society. Patrons enjoyed the great food and doggone good fun, as well as a chance to win door prizes. The Shelter received 15% of the proceeds. Connie, Diane, "Max", & Phaedra Kilwin's owners Jeff & Julie Denning Tom McDevitt, Hon. Board, & Mary Volunteers dine for the cause Marty, Amy, & "Rusty" Drabek Pups & people donned costumes Board member Mike Molloy & Lynn Dining & dancing with the dog ALL FOR PAWS PETTIQUE Pets are asking Santa for holiday gifts from the Humane Society s gift shop. Peppering for the Pets On Wednesday, September 16th, supporters of the Humane Society were able to pepper in some fun at Chili s and benefit the animals at the same time. From 4pm until 11 pm, Chili s donated 10% of the evening s sales to help the Shelter pets. a registered trademark of Chili's Cornelia Perez & Karen Hettinger "Max" and his new friends Toys, Books, Games, Pet Supplies, Clothing, Jewelry, and more Located in the Shelter Lobby "Max" loves kids, and kids love "Max" Sherry Shively & mascot "Max" 6

7 You are cordially invited to attend the 27th annual Cause for Paws. Cause For Paws 2011 Preview Party Hostesses for Cause for Paws 2011 are: Sally Anderson, Jo Ann Becker, Sandy Crowell, Betsy Forrester Virginia Schwerin, Jean Shropshire, and Maria Whittle. Preview Party March 15, 6:30-8:30 pm at Orchid Island Beach Club The Auction Benefit March 19, 6:00-8:30 pm at Vero Beach Museum of Art Sponsorship Tickets to both Preview and the Auction Benefit are $200 (Grand Patron) $350 (Benefactor) $500 (Major Benefactor) $1000 (Silver Sponsor +) Tickets to only the Auction Benefit are $100 (Friend) or $150 (Patron) per person Do you (or your company) have a fabulous item you can donate to Cause for Paws? Perhaps you have a beautiful piece of jewelry, a stay in your vacation home, tickets to the Super Bowl or Master s, or a valuable home improvement service. Call Cornelia Perez at Howl-o-ween (Featuring the Mutt Show) On October 30th the Humane Society welcomed costumed canines and pet-loving spirits for a day of frightfully fun festivities. Dogs competed in the Mutt Show for prizes in categories such as Tinkerbelle/Tom Thumb (Smallest), Fairy Tails (Best Costume), Oscar Award (Best Trick), Mr./Miss Congeniality Award (Best Tail Wagger), and of course, the All American Mutt Award. Twolegged activities included a hayride, bounce house, face painting, treasure hunt, sack races, and more. Attendees were goblin the yummy refreshments. It was a howling good time, and just ghost to show that animal lovers have the most fun. "Jennifer" Martinelli 2010 All American Mutt 7

8 New Beginnings an Freddy Faulkner It would seem they were a match made in heaven, Joan Faulkner thought when she spied Freddy, an adorable 10 pound Pomeranian, waiting to be placed in a kennel at HSVB&IRC eight years ago. She had been hoping to adopt a Pom. Joan, a therapy dog volunteer, noticed Freddy s sweet eyes and just knew he was the one she d been waiting for. After a test-meet with her other dog, Coco, Freddy joined the family. Since then, Freddy has become Joan s partner, providing therapy for patients at Health- South where he is considered a member of the staff and has the run of the facility. As fate would have it, besides helping others, Freddy used his special therapy powers for Joan while she recovered from a stroke three years ago. This tiny dog chooses people as his most favorite toy! Freddie may be a small dog, but he makes a mighty big difference when he s doing his job of helping others in their time of need. LS Call it animal magnetism, but sometimes that s all it takes to create a special bond. Jacqui Shearer felt it when she visited the shelter with her daughter Nicolette and met Samson last June. We saw him in the cage, and he looked so sad and miserable, said Shearer, of a then mangy little cat. She returned with her son Cameron, and they knew Samson was the one. But when they came in to adopt him, Samson had become ill, and the vet said the outcome wasn t looking good. He looked awful, but I wanted him so much; I don t know why. She took Samson to Dr. Gambella who determined that the problem was severe allergies. Despite that inauspicious start, Samson, a flame-point Persian mix, has blossomed into a beauty. He is the best cat ever; we are so blessed. He is so loving and sweet. Every day he does something that we re just howling about; he s a constant joy. MS Samson Shearer Harley & Sierra Brierton 8 Some years ago, Louise Brierton had nurtured puppies which then moved on to be trained as guide dogs for the blind. How ironic, then, that her white German shepherd, Caesar, became blind. Dismissing suggestions of euthanasia, Louise came to the Shelter to find a companion for Caesar. Miraculously, Sierra, a border collie, stepped right in as guide dog, staying beside Caesar and nudging and guiding him in the right direction. Then Louise adopted Harley, an abused and fearful springer spaniel. With care and affection, Harley began to thrive, is now totally devoted to her teen-age son, and is the best loved dog on the block. In their large fenced yard, the three dogs romp and play together so vigorously that people watching them might never realize that one of those dogs is blind. HB

9 d Happy Endings This kitty cat story I must tell, about two travelers named Tiggs and LuLa Belle. Exclaimed Pam and Ken looking in the window, "They're the ones; oh yes we know." LuLa Belle, she s so beautiful and shy, and Tiggs, a lover boy, just prancing by. They hugged them up and whisked them away, no need to return another day. Love visiting Tennessee, but home is Vero seeing the suitcases, they purr, "Let's go." Now these sweet cats do move about. Does their furniture go too? Oh yes, no doubt. Yet the minute Tiggs hears Ken's car, this feline knows he can't be far. So Tiggs abandons Pam's lap yes, even if he's taking a nap. See them piled up in their toy ship? They must be dreaming of another trip. So goodbye precious cats, so very adored; you bet your life, they're never bored. LM Tiggs & LuLa Belle Thompson Cody Mulhern When Ellen Mulhern and children, Kellie, Catlin, and Sean, decided to extend their family, they knew exactly what they wanted and where to find their new addition. They were seeking a beagle who would share lots of love with them. After weeks of searching, Kellie called to her family from the Shelter s kennel, I found him. She had come across Cody, a four-year-old beagle. The Mulhern family s new member is full of spirit. Cody is happiest when he is with the kids, especially when they take him for walks. Cody loves to walk around the pond to monitor the ducks. He is so intrigued by them that once he jumped through the screened window and ran to the pond with the screen flapping around him. At night he snuggles up on Ellen s bed, drifts off to sleep, and snores loudly; but she doesn t mind. He is a joyful addition to the family. CH Hello, I m Twinkie! I was brought to the Humane Society as a threemonth-old frightened kitten. The first person who helped me when I arrived was Carolyn Duncan, a cat volunteer. She gave me my name, put me in her lap, and played with me every day. I didn t notice at first, but maybe she began to love me, too. Within a week I was adopted and moved to someone s home for a year and a half. Then sadly, they said they couldn t afford to keep me, and I was returned to the Shelter. This time I was in a different cat room, I had a new name, and Carolyn didn t see me. Then one day Carolyn came into my cat room and found me again! She realized I was Twinkie, now all grown up. She told me she had just lost her cat to illness. It was love at second sight for both of us. We were meant to be together after all! BN Twinkie Duncan 9

10 HUMANE EDUCATION Cat won t wear a collar and tag? He just might Many in our community know that The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County offers free pet I.D. tags. While we often get requests to issue these tags for dogs, it s hard to convince those who live with cats to get tags for them, too. Why do we face this obstacle? The most common reasons we hear include my cat always stays indoors, I can t keep a collar on him, or the even more dire, my cat s collar might catch onto something and she ll choke. Happily, a new study by the University of Ohio puts these concerns to rest. Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Linda Lord studied 538 cats for six months and found that close to 75% three out of four - kept their collars and tags on for the entire study. Surprisingly, a person s perception of how a cat may tolerate a collar and tag plays a major role in determining if someone will put a collar on their feline at all. Part of the success of a cat wearing a collar is the expectation of the owner. For some owners, if a collar came off once, they were done. Some put the collar back on their cat five or six times, Lord said. None of the cats in Lord s study had any serious injuries resulting from wearing a collar; however a small number of cats (3.3 percent) had situations where the collar caught on the animal s mouth, forelimb, or another object. I would never say that something like this can t happen, Lord explained, but states that a simple buckle collar that s properly fitted (two fingers should be able to pass under the collar), along with monitoring your cat for the first week a collar is introduced, should reduce the chance of any problems. Describing the 2 percent national return rate for lost cats as abysmal, Lord added that a cat has a greater chance of becoming lost and never recovered than becoming injured from wearing a collar and tag. Lord also theorizes that lost cats without collars are often fed by good Samaritans or taken in by strangers, thereby greatly reducing their chances of being reclaimed by their true families. Her findings also addressed the myth that indoor-only cats don t need tags. Previous research published by Lord found that 40% of lost cats in one community were indoor-only cats. We hope this research study will change your mind about putting a collar and tag on your cat. If you would like to take advantage of our free pet I.D. tags for your cats, please contact us at (772) ext. 10. JW EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS February 2nd, 12-1:00 p.m. Living with Urban Wildlife Presenter: Ilka Daniel Admission: Free February 9th, 12-1:00 p.m. Thinking Outside the Box" - Addressing Litter Box Problems Presenter: Dr. Suzanne Gambella Admission: Free February 16th, Noon - 1:00 p.m. Help for Pets with Allergies Dr. Jeffrey Slade Admission: Free February 19th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Introduction to Nose Work* for Dogs Presenter: Cissy Sumner Class Size: Limit 10 Registration Fee: $25 February 23rd,12-1:00 p.m. Don t Leave Me!" - Helping Dogs with Separation Anxiety Presenter: Cissy Sumner Admission: Free *Working with dogs' amazing sense of smell 10 PET PAGES Book Review Curl up with your pet, child, or grandchild & a good book Wiggins Learns His Manners at the Four Seasons Restaurant written/illustrated by local author, Leslie McGuirk; with Alex von Bidder This is a wonderful book! The characters are adorable. Wiggins, an unruly chocolate Lab pup, takes young readers through captivating adventures at the Four Seasons Restaurant where he learns ten key lessons in proper etiquette, kindness, and respect. Leslie and Alex have effectively made good manners cool again. (ages 4-8) Gypsy, The Christmas Cat by local author & HSVB&IRC Volunteer, Laura Guttridge In Gypsy The Christmas Cat, a simple act of kindness marks the beginning of Gypsy's journey, gently teaching children about compassion, patience, and trust along the way. Every child will adore the story of the homeless cat, Gypsy, and the young girl who teaches her how to love, and will be delighted to learn that it is based on a real-life cat named Gypsy! (ages 9-12) Fluffy Saves Christmas by Kate McMullen; illustrated by Mavis Smith Fluffy, a popular and loved classroom guinea pig, experiences Christmas through a series of exciting adventures leading up to Christmas Eve. Fluffy and his fellow guinea pigs will be delivering the gifts with Santa. Why? Because Santa needs help from the cleverest rodent around. It s a heartwarming and fun story for children. (ages 4-8) CP

11 Who will speak forus? The Young Professionals of the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County extend an invitation to any young professionals who have a passion for animals and a desire to network with other young professionals. Speaking for the Animals Young Professionals Invited Who will speak forus? The Humane Society's Young professionals are a group of dedicated individuals who have a passion for the welfare of animals and a desire to help the Humane Society fulfill its mission by making Indian River County a better community for its people and animals, while networking with other young professionals in the community. The group's mission is networking and fundraising while having fun. Last year was the inaugural year for this group, and in May they held a fund-raiser scavenger hunt benefitting the Humane Society. The event was a huge success and raised over $7,000 to help with the Humane Society's Pet Food Bank and Spay and Neuter Program. The participants all had a great time and are looking forward to another exciting event this year. In addition, the group hosted two networking receptions to get to know one another and learn how they could enhance their businesses through the other members. The group meets on a monthly basis on the second Thursday of each month at the United Way office at 12:00 noon. If you are interested in becoming a member of this group of dedicated and passionate animal lovers who want to help make a difference for the homeless, abused, and neglected animals in Indian River County, please contact Connie Cotherman at the Humane Society at , x 26. CC Annual Membership Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Humane Society was held on November 3, Executive Director, Chalmers Morse, welcomed everyone and discussed accomplishments from the past year. The audience then viewed a heartwarming presentation of the 2010 Shelter activities. Copies of the Humane Society s Annual Report were distributed at the end of the meeting. New officers elected for the year are: Fritz Spitzmiller, President Debbi Vickers, 1st Vice President Cheryl Gerstner, 2nd Vice President Deb Freed, 3rd Vice President Jo Ann Becker, Secretary Andy Beindorf, Treasurer. Newly elected board members include Roger Haines, Kim Hardin, Mike Molloy, and Bill Hudson (Bill will also be serving on the Foundation Board). Joining the Advisory Council as new members are Michelle Servos, Debbie Kanehl, Susan Schuyler Smith, Jim Thompson, and Maria Whittle. The complete list of members of all boards can be found on page 2. The following people were recognized and honored with annual awards: Reynolds Achievement Award - Tony Barr & Ilka Daniel Animal Companion, "Midas Touch Award" - Laurie Iodice, Judy Koehler, and Sheila Marshall Special Recognition - Donna Starck Corporate Sponsor Award - Norris & Co. & Vero Insurance Nancy Benedict Leadership Award - Debbi Vickers Humanitarian Award - Dr. Gary & Deb Freed President's Award - Rene & Cornelia Perez Joan Carlson Animal Protection Award - Dr. Darrel Horn Lillian Becker Volunteer Award - Gus & Joanna Salina Media Award - Carolyn Schofield Of WPTV & Vero Beach Magazine Care Cadets Special Regognition Jessica Freed, Felicia Gordian, and Caylin Rose Dr. Darrel Horn of Florida Veterinary League received the Joan Carlson Animal Protection Award from Board President Debbi Vickers Some of the members of the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County Board and Advisory Council President, Debbi Vickers, congratulated incoming President, Fritz Spitzmiller, (r) shown with Executive Director, Chalmers Morse. Board member, Cornelia Perez, presented the Humanitarian Award to longtime Humane Society supporters Dr. Gary & Deb Freed 11

12 12 In Memory of and In Honor of Family & Friends Donations given from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 In memory of Donated by In honor of Donated by Ms. Victoria Allen Ms. Joan Augusta Mrs. Lucy P. Auxier Margaret Bailey Ms. Lucy Catchings Balsam Ms. Pam Barker Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Bertrand Ms. Dolores E. Bishop Ms. Dolly Mae Brewer Ms. Maryan Carlsen Mr. John A. Clawson Mrs Rebecca B. Colton Ms. Elizabeth Cormany Mr. Michael Creech Mr. Jacob A. Daly Ms. Elsie Ruth Fechter Ms. Evelyn Fegley Mr. John Greenland Mr. Chuck Haas Mr. E. P. Henry, II Mr. Bob Hirsch Mr. Philip Huddy Mr. Vincent Ingoglia Mr. Tyler Isaacson Mr Edward J. Kettel Ms. Kyra Lee Dr. Aris Lindsey Mrs. Adele Machata Ms. Ruth Maglione Mr. Clint Malone Ms. Martha "Mame" Mascia Mr. Michael Mascia Ms. Darcy McDavid Mr. John O'Neil Mr. Robert G. Owens Mr. Ira (Ike) Pfalzgraf Mr. Richard Sanderson Ms. Meg Shapleigh Ms. Sally Sibson Ms. Patti Sklenka Ms. Estelle Strickland Ms. Nancy Taylor Mr. Douglas Thompson Mr. Harold Topp Ms. Sara Williams Ms. Tara Witkowski Ms. Brandy Witkowski Mrs. Jacqueline McCracken Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Miner Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Turner Mrs. Ginger F. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Alan M. Hester Mr. & Mrs. David M. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Clifford L. Whitehill Mr. William B. Catchings Ms. Carol W. Cooney Mr. Greg Haskett Miss Alma Lee Loy Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez Mr. & Mrs. Russell Twitchell Mr. & Mrs. Toby Hill Mr. Roger S. Azevedo Clerk of Circuit Court Mrs. Polly Schwey McCabe Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Patrick W. Gillen, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Kay Karaindros Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez Mr. & Mrs. Donald Shropshire Mr. & Mrs. David C. Nolte Mr. & Mrs. Jim Daly Ms. Lynne Martin Lafayette Chapter #222, O.E.S. Mrs. Marjorie M. Jennings Ms. Gwenda L. Loy Ms. Marie F. Delroccili Ms. Stephany K. Summer Mrs. Audrey F. Sidey Mr. & Mrs. Vincent L. Ingoglia Mr. & Mrs. William Isaacson Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey R. Garinther Ms. Jenny Han Mr. Ronald M. Jacobs Mr. Jeffrey S. Johnston Mr. Phillip S. Kleweno Mr. Vincent J. Messina Robert B. Sears VENABLE,LLC Ms. Winnie Weitsen Ms. Vicki L. Horton Ms. Betty F. Pratt Mary Rozelle Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Ramer Ms. Judy H. Malone Mr. & Mrs. Richard Silverstein Ms. Rose Vece Mr. & Mrs. David Geyer Mr. Thomas J. Vercek Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Simonsen Mrs. Keith W. Kline Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Sanderson Ms. Suzanne Taylor Ms. June G. Bennett Dr. & Mrs. W. Bernard Kinlaw Mr. & Mrs. Clarence B. Yates Mrs. Betty A. Zwemer Ms. Eva Kelly Ms. Carolyn Ahles Mr. E. Clifford Norris Ms. Carol H. Whitehouse Ms. Sally G. Clements Cotton Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Fabick Mr. & Mrs. Kimball Morsman Ms. Carol W Thompson Mrs. Ann E. Johnson Ms. Margaret Benson Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr. Mrs. Jean Mae Kay Betty McLaughlin Ms. Patty A. Nees Warren & Virginia Schwerin Dr. Michaela Scott Laurie Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Hall Mr. James Sawler Mr. & Mrs. Kent E. Dennison Mr. & Mrs. Ritchie MacPherson Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Finestone Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Gervasio, Sr. GUARDIAN ANGELS Our newest angels (as of 9/30/10) help to provide important extras for the pets for a year. *Renewals Guardian Angels *Eileen Arnold In Memory of A/C Lulie P. Arnold In Memory of Meg *Lilly Connell (age 11; donated her birthday money) Damian, Chance, & Justice In Memory of Baron & Alex *Dr. Gary & Deb Freed In Memory of HaFu Freed Bill & Pat Isaacson In Memory of Tyler Isaacson *Dr. & Mrs. Robert Janicki In Honor of Mr. Bean Jasmine", Cleo, Beau, Botties & Big Al Riley Lowell (age 11; donated her birthday money) *Marilyn & Wayne Palmer In Memory of Tammie TOOTH FAIRIES Our newest fairies (as of 9/30/10) help to provide dental procedures for adoptable dogs and cats for a year. *Renewals GOLDEN TOOTH FAIRIES *Nancy & Peter Benedict In Honor of Fiona Mike & Sarah Salina Tooth Fairies Angel In Loving Memory of Angel from Karen Hettinger, Joanna Salina & Becky Yambor *Dr. Gary & Deb Freed - In Memory of Pedro & Mac *Rene & Cornelia Perez In Memory of Katie Bug In Memoriam John R. (Jack) Kennedy It is with sadness that we report the passing of John R. (Jack) Kennedy. Jack served as a director on the Foundation Board of the Humane Society since As Big Paws Society members, Jack and wife Elizabeth attended a Humane Society reception in March While there, they fell in love with a little Shelter dog whom they adopted and named Yonnie. Jack s wisdom and advice will be missed by the Foundation and all his friends at the Humane Society.

13 In memory of... Angel Honey Beard Buddy Jasmine Chastain Brandy Collette Rusty Cooper Max Cummins Neche Danger Teddy Bear Dempsey Bridget DeSimone Munch Ford Dragon Garceau Billie Goodridge Chilli Greif Jasmine Guttridge Misty Harris Bean Janicki Peppy Jones Pumpkin Kratsch Bob Krupp Luna JimJim McLaughlin Lollie Miraglia Koji Mueller Honey Nolan Tammie Palmer Katie Bug Perez Cinnamon Reinsmith Willie Relyea Katie Schmale In Memory of and In Honor of Pets Donations given from July 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 Donated by... Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. Salina Mr. & Mrs. Robert Beard Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. Salina Mr. & Mrs. James D. Chastain Mr. Peter Collette Mr. Bill Cooper Mr. Jim Cummins Mr. Thomas E. Panebianco Mr. Joseph Dempsey Mrs. Marjorie Carrier Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Russell E. Garvin Mr. Stanley Goodridge Mr. Herbert Greif Mr. & Mrs. Mike Winikoff Mrs. Dot Harris Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Janicki Mrs. Jeanne R. Mudge Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. Salina Ms. Ursula I. Kratsch Mr. & Mrs. John Krupp Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. Salina Mr.& Mrs. William J. McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hegener Mr. & Mrs. William Isaacson Mr. Karl Mueller Ms. Elizabeth Nolan Mr. & Mrs. Wayne L. Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Baker Dr. & Mrs. Gary Freed Mr. & Mrs. David Geyer Mr. & Mrs. Agustin H. Salina Mrs. Arlene C. Rourke Ms. Mary J. Colucci Ms. Patricia H. Relyea Ms. Jennifer Schmale In memory of... JoJo & Snoopy Smith Rudder Steele Spice Stevens Callie Taylor Abbie Thompson Shadow Walch Kano Watson Laddie Winters Laddie Winters Chase Wisniewski In honor of... Big Earl Lady & Tramp Donated by... Mrs. Violet Smith Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mantzuranis Ms. Anna Bain Slater Mr. & Mrs. James T. Ueltschi Mr. Miles J. Bailey Mrs. Anne R. Bailey Ms. Suzanne Taylor Mrs. Nancy Perry Ms Marianne S. Taylor Ms. Lisa Thompson Ms. Jean A. Walch Mr. Lyle Watson Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Winters Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Winters Ms. Clara M. Wisniewski Donated by... Ms. Elizabeth Martin Ms. Carol Bieber Ms. Susan Bishop Mr. Christopher Brown Ms. Jean S. Clinton Mrs. Roberta Delisle Mr. George H. Duke Ms. Marie Dumas Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Franklin Ms. Barbara Jean Grass Mr. David A. Jaffe Ms. Lisa Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Ligon Mrs. Rosa Morell Ms. Elinor H. Morgan Osceola Organic Farm Mrs. Jayne M. Rau Volunteers of the Month The Humane Society could not care for all the homeless animals that arrive every year without the contributions of its volunteers. Congratulations to these recent honorees: For the Shelter September Tony Barr October June Pickett November Jean Siegel For the Sebastian Thrift Shop September Nancy Forste October Gini Allen November Bea Evans For the Vero Thrift Shop MAIL THIS APPLICATION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE September Sally Rainey October Marilyn Norton November Terri Divergilio 13

14 Off - Leash Supporters Cheri & Jerry Jones saw a need when they realized the refrigerator at the barn wasn t large enough, so they donated a new one. Both volunteer with the Humane Society s Pet Food Bank program. Humane Society Care Cadets Madelyn Hite, Grace Reinders, & Felicia Gordian spent the day educating the public about the Shelter s animal protection and adoption services at the Family Jamboree at the IRC fairgrounds. On October 16, Humane Society volunteers distributed shopping passes at Macy s Shop for a Cause event. For a $5.00 donation to HSVB&IRC, shoppers were able to receive from 10%-25% off on most merchandise. Ilka Daniel, Director of Animal Protective Services, represented HSVB&IRC at the National Night Out crime prevention event. The Humane Society wanted to educate the public about the connections between animal abuse and human abuse. Janet Winikoff, Director of Education, & Executive Director Chalmers Morse distributed free pet ID tags and spay/ neuter information at the Oceanside Business Association s September Concert Series. HSVB&IRC was the OBA s Charity of the Month. Members of St. Elizabeth's Church in Sebastian delivered a donation of pet supplies collected during a pet blessing by the Rev. David Newhart on October 16. In all about 30 dogs and cats were blessed and free pet ID tags were given out by HSVB&IRC. At the Village Shops Saturday, February 19, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (parade at 3:00 p.m.) The shops are hosting a Mardi Gras for pets and their families, offering special sales and promotions. Merchants will donate a portion of sales to the Humane Society. There will be a Mardi Gras pet parade with prizes for costumed pets. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag of pet food to donate to HSVB&IRC s Pet Food Bank. Free pet ID tags will be available. GOLD BUYING EVENT Coming in February! (Check hsvb.org and local media for dates.) Vero Estate Jewelry owner and animal lover, Michael Edmonds, has generously offered to donate 10% of the total price paid to sellers for precious metals to the Humane Society. Save all of your old, broken, and unwanted gold, platinum, and silver jewelry for this event. He will also buy fine watches, diamonds, antique, and estate jewelry. Get "green" for yourself and let your "gold" benefit the Shelter animals. 14

15 Humane Happenings Dec Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec 2 - First day of Hanukkah Dec 6 - Registration for Jan. Dog Training Classes begins Dec 11 - We re at the mall with Shelter pets Dec 21 - First day of winter - cuddle your pet! Dec 25 - Christmas Day (Shelter is closed) Dec 31 - New Year's Eve (protect pets from loud noises) - Last chance for 2010 tax year donations Jan Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 8 - New Year's Day (Shelter is closed) - Puppy & Dog Training Class starts (11-12pm) - Puppy & Dog Training Class starts (7-8pm) - Puppy & Dog Training Class starts (1-2pm) - Volunteer Orientation (9am-11am) - We're at the mall with Shelter pets Jan 22 - We're at the mall with Shelter pets Jan 30 - Smitty movie release Feb Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Want a Laptop for Christmas?... so does the Humane Society. Vivian and Mike, owners of Computer Connection, have generously offered to erase your used laptop computer s hard drive if you ll donate it to the Humane Society. You must call them first at to make the arrangements. WAGS & PURRS to these businesses for their support Big Lots Bob Evans Restaurant Cat Hospital - Dr. Gambella Chili's Computer Connection Eva Tiffany Jeweler Hartley Press Hill s Science Diet Hometown News IRC Sheriff s Dept. Indian River Mall John Michael Matthews Kilwin's Ice Cream Luminaries Macy's PetAg, Inc. PetSmart/PetSmart Charity Pet Supermarket Photographic Associates Press Journal Sam's Club Smart Practice Vero Beach Vero Beach Magazine Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach Police VeroBeach.com VeroNews.com Vero Estate Jewelers Village Shops WGYL - WTTB - WOSN WQCS WWCI TV10 Your Hub.com Feb 1 - February is National Prevent a Litter Month Feb 5 - Volunteer Orientation (9am-11am) Feb 6 - Superbowl Sunday Sale (Both Thrift Stores) Feb 12 - We're at the mall with Shelter pets Feb 14 - Registration for Mar. Dog Training Classes begins Feb 19 - Mardi Paws at the Village Shops (10am-4pm) Feb 22 - Spay Day USA Feb 26 - We're at the mall with Shelter pets Happy Holidays May your holidays and all the year be filled with the same happiness you bring to the Shelter pets. Board of Directors, Foundation Board, Honorary Board, Advisory Council, Staff, and Jennifer" Martinelli, 2010 All American Mutt Show Winner 15

16 Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, FL, Inc. P.O. Box 644 Vero Beach, FL change service requested NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #877 JACKSONVILLE FL photo: "Freddy" Faulkner Shelter Hours Adoption Center open Mon. - Sat. 11am - 6pm, Sun. CLOSED Receiving Center open Mon. - Sat. 8am - 6pm, Sun. CLOSED Humane Society th Street, Vero Beach (772) Adoption & Education Center Hours Monday-Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday CLOSED Susan Kelly, Adoption Senior Counselor - ext. 10 Alisha Zaleuke, Customer Service Supervisor - ext. 11 Pet Behavior & Training Connie Ellis, Pet Behavior Program Coordinator - ext. 19 Volunteer Program Phaedra Kohler - ext. 20 Animal Receiving Hours Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00p Sunday CLOSED Barbara Reed, Receiving Senior Counselor - ext. 30 Thrift Shops Annette Barcus, Thrift Shops Operations Manager Patti Blackwell, Sebastian Manager Donations Received 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Vero Beach th Street (772) Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sebastian Sebastian Blvd. (772) Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Emergencies - (772) Visit the Humane Society - From US1 turn west on 77th St. (Hobart Rd.). We're one block west of 58th Ave. Come and see the wonderful pets available for adoption or take a tour. The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is a nonprofit organization that operates the only open admission animal shelter in Indian River County. This Humane Society s mission is to make a better community for the people and animals by: Providing humane care and shelter for homeless animals Placing adoptable pets into permanent loving homes. Promoting spaying and neutering of companion animals. Promoting responsible pet ownership and respect for all life through Humane Education. Protecting animals from cruelty. Pledging to be advocates for animal protection. We are dependent upon your financial support as a steady source of operating income. Please help us speak for those who cannot speak for themselves by your donations and your support of the Thrift Shops. SERVING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SINCE 1953