HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON. Pawsitive Progress

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1 HUMANE SOCIETY OF GREATER DAYTON Pawsitive Progress Fall 2012 Upcoming Events November 8, 2012 Pet Afflaire, 6 to 9 p.m at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way, Kettering Treat Your Pets, Take Them Out to Pet Afflaire! Enjoy dinner with your pets while supporting the animals of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton! Join us for this year s Pet Afflaire on Thursday, November 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering and help us celebrate our 110th anniverary. This year, we are pleased to announce Mike Houser as Pet Afflaire honoree. Mike has been a loyal supporter of the Humane Society for nearly 20 years not just as a generous donor but also as a two-term board member and a Caryl Philips Society member. This year s event will be a night to remember and includes a silent auction, dinner with the dogs and entertainment by world-renowned speed painter Tim Decker. To buy your tickets, visit events/pet-afflaire or contact Jim Summers at (937) to check for availability. Thank you to our Pet Afflaire sponsors! Webster Veterinary Klein Family Foundation November 10, 2012 Museum Holiday Shop Around, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton November 17, 2012 Siebenthaler s Open House and Adoptathon, 1 to 4 p.m. at Sibenthaler s Garden Center, 6000 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville November 24, 2012 Share the Love Adoption Event, 12 to 4 p.m. at Subaru of Dayton, 995 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton Visit events for a complete list. Sue Taylor

2 Humane Society of Greater Dayton 1661 Nicholas Rd. Dayton, OH Telephone Numbers: Phone: (937) 268-PETS (7387) Fax: (937) MeowZa: (937) 434-MEOW (6369) Investigations: (937) Adoptions: (937) Donations: (937) Spay/Neuter Program: (937) Volunteer/Events Info: (937) Brian s Beat Dear Friends: Champion Rescued on October 16, 2012 Web site: Hours of Operation: Tue - Fri 1 to 6 p.m. Sat 12 noon to 4 p.m. Adoption Fees: Cats and Kittens: $25-$75 Dogs and Puppies: $75-$300 Small Animals starting at $45 Board of Directors: Bruce Langos, Chair Todd Holmes, Vice Chair Dave Griffin, Treasurer Bev Rose, Secretary Mike Brown Joyce Cology Nicholas Davis Major John DiPetro Kim Lopez Barbara Fryburg Jim Hoffman Todd Holmes Christy Mauch Beth Redden Rachel Rodman Will Roess Kent Sholder President and CEO: Brian Weltge A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere. -Groucho Marx Meet Champion. This sweet dog was abandoned in our dog park in terrible shape. He was emaciated and dehydrated so badly that you could see virtually every bone in his body. In addition, he was completely covered in fleas and if that wasn t enough, he tested positive for heartworms. Although he was in pitiful shape when he was left here, he is now getting the best care possible because of your support! On behalf of Champion and hundreds of other animals in critical condition that make their way to the Humane Society to get help, thank you! This year we are proud to say we ve saved a record number of animals who have dealt with severe injuries or cruel and neglectful circumstances. Animals like Wendy the cat who suffered from a severely broken pelvis as a result from being hit by a car; or Forest the two-year-old Dachshund that was paralyzed in his hind legs and discarded on the side of the road; or Newman, the dog that was being starved and was abandoned in a house still locked in his crate; or the 137 birds seized from awful living conditions and circumstances at a facility in Moraine. The stories go on and on, but all have a familiar theme. They are all stories about animals that have found themselves in harm s way. They didn t deserve to be treated so poorly, but with your support, the Humane Society has given them a second chance at life. Your Humane Society of Greater Dayton helps animals like this every day! We take pride in transforming their lives so they can be happy and healthy again. As the area s largest no-kill shelter, we want to be able to continue the life-saving work for animals that wouldn t have a chance at survival in other shelters. Emergency, life-saving care is expensive and as a nonprofit, we do not get any government or county assistance. I would like for you to consider an investment in our new Rescue Fund. This fund will be dedicated to help with emergency, life-saving procedures for animals that have been severely injured or who are severely ill. All of the money donated to the Rescue Fund will help animals just like Champion, Forest, Wendy and Newman. We have a goal of raising $50,000 for the Rescue Fund by the end of the year, but we can t do it without your help! To donate to the Rescue Fund, please visit or call (937) Thank you for caring about our community s animals! Gratefully, Brian Weltge, President & CEO

3 Buy Tickets Now for Your Chance to Win a Fiat Wow! Can you see yourself driving a brand new Fiat? Now is your chance! Enter today and you could have a 1 in 1,000 chance to win a brand new Fiat! Raffle tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by visiting org/fiat, by visiting the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Road, or by calling Jim Summers at (937) Tickets can be purchased through December 27. Employees, board members and immediate families of Humane Society employees are prohibbited from joining the raffle and are not eligible to win any prizes. Winner of the grand prize, along with three supplemental prizes, will be announced at Bob Ross Fiat, 91 Loop Road, Centerville on December 29. Winners need not be present to win. A minimum of 600 tickets must be sold for the Fiat grand prize to be awarded. If 600 tickets are not sold, the grand prize winner will get a 50/50 cash split with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and will not receive a car. Fore Paws Golf Classic Hits a Hole-in-One With carts full of golfers, the sun shining bright and gifts and prizes in abundance, this year s Fore Paws Golf Classic was a huge success for the Humane Society. Don t worry if you missed out, a date for next s year event will be coming soon! We would like to also thank all the individuals and businesses who made this event possible including Bev Rose, Joyce Cology, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP; Jey Ellis and Evelyn Davidson, Ed O Neill, Vishal and Melissa Soin, Coldwell Bankers Heritage Realtors, Cardboard Heroes Sports Stuff, Barbara Fryburg for the Black Cat, Kent Sholder, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, Orthopedic Institute of Dayton, Inc., Olive and Jewels Riley, Sandy s Towing, Tree Care Inc., and M.K. Brown and Associates.

4 Keep Your Pets Safe This Fall Season Fall can bring some fun and exciting holidays including Halloween and Thanksgiving, but these fun times for families can be dangerous or harmful to your pets. Here are a few tips from our experts to keep your pets safe during the fall festivities: 1. Chocolate is a No-No Chocolate, especially dark chocolate or baker s chocolate can be very dangerous to your pets. Also, candies containing xylitol, an artificial sweetener, can cause problems for your furry friends. If you think your pet has injested something toxic, call your veterinarian as soon as possible. 2. Avoid Pumpkins Although these popular decorations can be fairly nontoxic to your pets, if nibbled on, they may make your pet s stomach a little upset. In addition, if you carve pumpkins and then light them with candles, make sure and keep them out of your pet s way. A curious kitten or puppy can easily knock over a lit pumpkin or get too close to the flame. 3. Watch Decorations Stringing up lights or using other electronic decorations can add some personality to your home. However, be sure and secure your plugs and cords so animals will not be tempted to chew on them. If a cord does gets chewed, your animal runs the risk of getting cut or burnt. They could even get a life-threatening electric shock, so be careful. 4. Costume Caution If your pet is one of the hams that loves to dress up make sure you put them in a costume that is safe. You do not want costumes that constrict the animal s movements or make it difficult for your pet to breathe, bark or meow. If your pet doesn t like wearing a costume then don t force it to, it just causes unneeded stress. 5. ID Your Pet Whether you are out for your daily stroll or trick-or-treating, one thing every pet needs is to be properly identified. Make sure your pets have on their identification tags. Another added security is getting your pet microchipped. This way, if your dog or cat does get loose, you will have a greater chance of someone identifying you as the owner and returning your pet safely home. Changes Underway at MeowZa Cat Boutique Are you a cat lover who wants to share your love of cats with the rest of the world? Well, we need your help! The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is looking for volunteers to help run and operate the MeowZa Cat Boutique, a store-front that has been located in the Dayton Mall since The store has adoptable cats available along with cat merchandise. In the past, the store has had part- and full-time staff to help run the day-to-day operations, but we are now relying soley on volunteers to operate this location. If you are interested in volunteering your time to help find loving, forever homes for cats and kittens in need, contact Caitlin Lewis at (937) or her at clewis@hsdayton.org.

5 What to Ask a Rescue Before You Foster a Pet Fostering a pet can be a wonderful and amazing experience to help save the lives of animals. However, before you choose to foster with the Humane Society or any other shelter, here are a few questions you should ask: About the Pets: 1. What types of animals does your organization take in? 2. Where do you typically get your animals? 3. What is the normal in-take process for when animals come to you? 4. Do you conduct assessments on a pet s personality before you place them into foster care? 5. Do you have trainers to help with behavior issues? 6. What are your adoption fees? About Medical Care: 1. Do you provide all medical care prior to fostering animals? 2. Do you provide heartworm or flea prevention? 3. Do you have a vet on staff? 4. What should a foster do if an animal needs emergency vet care? 5. Do you spay/neuter before placing into foster care? About Fostering: 1. Do you have a staff person focused solely on fostering? 2. What supplies do you provide fosters? 3. What is the organization s expectations of fosters? 4. How long are pets typically in foster care? About the Organization: 1. Are you a state-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization? 2. Do you have any paid staff? 3. Do you have liability insurance? About Adoption: 1. Who is your typical adopter? 2. Do you have restrictions on who can or can t adopt an animal? 3. Are fosters involved with the adoption process? About Community Outreach: 1. Do you have adoption days? If so, who is responsible for transporting foster pets? To learn more about fostering, call Janie Davis at (937) Wet Noses, Happy Hearts Thank you to everyone who brought their dogs out to this year s Wine, Washes and Wet Noses event at A Taste of Wine in Miamisburg. Square One Salon and Spa, A Taste of Wine and T.J. Chumps sponsored this year s event and as the day was filled with splashing in the sun, it seemed all the pets left happy and squeaky clean!

6 Wish List Animal Care Large dog cages Cat/kitten toys Canned cat/dog/kitten/ puppy food Dry kitten/puppy food Greenies pill pockets Wild birdseed Havahard live cat traps Bunny toys Plastic baby keys Large towels Kuranda pet beds Dog houses (medium and large) Veterinary Care Empty prescription bottles 35mm film canisters Paper bowls Distilled water Surgical gowns and masks Paper and cloth surgical drapes - all sizes Eye ointment Bandaging materials (padding, roll gauze, tape, wrap casting material) Rubbing alcohol Mineral oil Microscope slides and slide cover slips Immersion oil Toothbrushes Urinary dipsticks Warm water circulating heating pad Office Supplies Copy paper Post-it notes Sharpie markers Become a member of the Caryl Philips Society Donor support is the lifeblood of our organization and the Caryl Philips Society is a group of pet lovers who strongly believe in and support the mission of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Caryl Philips Society members support our organization through numerous outlets including a financial committment and personal involvement. Gift levels range from $1,000 to $5,000 annually and members receive a variety of benefits and exclusive privleges. Members of the Caryl Philips Society act as advocates for the animals in our care and support the organization s mission to build loving relationships between pets and people. To get information on becoming a Caryl Philips Society member, contact Brian Weltge at (937) or bweltge@hsdayton.org. Couple Donates Van to HSGD Thank you so much to Dan and Nancy Drozd who graciously donated their van to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton after purchasing a new van. We bought a new van and this one still works great so we decided to donate it, said Nancy, who volunteers for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton as well. If you have a vehicle you would like to donate to the Humane Society, contact Jim Summers at (937) Plan Ahead and Leave a Legacy The Legacy of Care is a valued and special group of people who believe in the Humane Society of Greater Dayton s mission and who choose to help us continue to build a community where all animals are valued and family life is enhanced through pet ownership. Through planned, charitable gifts that can be made in a variety of ways, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is able to ensure our future viability and community impact. Programs include wills and bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, life insurance, charitable lead trusts, retirement funds and outright gifts. By consulting with your tax advisor, you can determine which of these options is best suited for your particular circumstances and charitable objectives. Leave a legacy and help future animals in need! For more information, please contact Brian Weltge at (937)

7 Children Stepping Up as Donors At the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, we are always grateful for all of the supporters we have, but recently we have noticed an even more inspiring trend. Lately, children have been showing their giving nature by donating supplies and money to help the animals right here at the Humane Society. Rather than getting birthday gifts, they have chosen to ask their family and friends to give them pet supplies or donate cash that they collect and bring directly to our organization. This giving quality at such a young age is so inspiring to us and words can t express how thankful we are for each of them!

8 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 530 Dayton, OH 1661 Nicholas Rd. Dayton, OH (937) 268-PETS (7387) Miami Chapel Rd Richley Ave Nicholas Rd South Edwin C Moses Blvd In order to update our records, please check your name and address, and contact us if corrections are needed or if you are receiving duplicate mailings. If you would like to receive correspondence, please register online at Be a Champion! Donate, Today! Help the Humane Society of Greater Dayton as we launch our Rescue Fund and help animals just like Forest get a second chance at life! Donate today at rescue-fund. All money raised will go directly to animals in need.