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3rd Quarter 2012
1700 North 200 West • Angola, Indiana 46703 • Tel: 260-833-2877 • Fax: 260-833-2840 • www.angolaanimalshelter.org
Adoption Hours | 12-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | 12-7pm Thur | 10-2pm Sat | Closed Sundays & the 2nd Wed of every month
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About Our Shelter
Welcome to our first quarterly newsletter. It is with the
greatest of appreciation that I thank everyone who is a
“friend of the Steuben County Humane Society.” We are truly
blessed, because without the help of the community, we
simply could not operate. Although we get some funding
from the county and the city of Angola, the majority of our
funding and support comes from donations, volunteerism,
and fund raising. These efforts, in combination with keeping
our operating expenses low, allow to focus on finding forever
homes for the nearly one-hundred new animals we take-in
every month.
The Steuben County Humane Society was incorporated in
1972 by a group of concerned animal lovers, and received
a Not for Profit Certification 501(C)3 in 1973. The current
location was built in 1976. Before that the location was by
Redington Heights down at the water treatment plant. Alice
and Paul Eble were instrumental developing the shelter from
1972-2008 when they retired from their volunteer service.
They are in their 90’s and still alive and well. They represent
the foundation on which the shelter was born, and we honor
them for their outstanding contributions to Steuben County.
The mission of the Steuben County Humane Society remains
homes for our animals, promote
the humane treatment of animals,
including spaying and neutering,
and to assist in cruelty and neglect
claims.” The Board of Directors is
currently made up of 14 board
members and 7 honorary board
members. The shelter work team is
made up of four full time
employees and one part time
Steve Mumby, President
employee, all of which are
dedicated beyond belief to the love and care of animals.
I am thankful for being a part of the Steuben County Humane
Society and for all it does to help animals find new homes.
Our challenges are many, but we face each with enthusiasm
and with our mission in full view. Our focus over the next
several months will be to find funding to continue our spay
and neuter program and make repairs to the shelter building,
and to work on ways to improve laws to protect the rights of
animals.
On behalf of the entire board of directors thank you for caring
and for supporting our shelter.
Featured Pet
Milly - Treeing Walker Coonhound
Milly is a real sweet pea so snatch her up quick! She is spayed and
up-to-date on all her shots. While Milly prefers to be the only dog
in your life, she is willing to meet other pups. You never know, you
might have her perfect match! She also requests a home without
cats because they cramp her style. But don’t miss out! Milly is
absolutely beautiful and sports a short tri-colored coat with a
personality you’ll adore.
View all of our adoptable pets at www.AngolaAnimalShelter.org
We have 61 dogs and 103 cats available!
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Our Partners
Pawsitively Paradise
(260) 668-7297
pawsitivelyparadise.com
Captain’s Cabin
3070 W Shady Side Road
(260) 665-5663
Kim Brunner (Training)
(260) 668-0258
All Paws & Claws
Dr. Engle DVM, Andy
Catey, DVM, L. Miller, DVM
(260) 665-5612
Grandview Vet Clinic
Dr. Green DVM
(260) 665-2090
GrandviewVetClinic.com
Pokagon Veterinary
Dr. Zimmer DVM
(260) 665-6023
24 Hour Care (ER)
(260) 426-1062
www.NIVesVet.com
Our Mission
The purpose of the
Steuben County Humane
Society is to find forever
homes for our animals,
promote the humane
treatment of animals,
including spaying and
neutering, and to assist
in cruelty and neglect
complaints.
Did You Know?
234 pets were adopted
last quarter!
3rd Quarter 2012
Shelter Spotlight Featuring
Patti Klaiss
1. How long have you been involved with the shelter?
I have been at the shelter for almost 6 years.
2. What is your role at the shelter?
I am the Senior Team Leader - the “go to” person when the
rest of the team needs guidance. I consult with vets,
Patti Klaiss, Sr. Team Leader
approve adoption applications, answer emails, help spot
clean in the afternoon, and make vet runs. I do whatever
needs to be done like help clean in the mornings so that we open on time, teach
biweekly volunteer classes, update pet biographies and write weekly reports. I spend
my evenings on the shelter Facebook talking with volunteers, posting animals, and
raising monies. I am a firm believer that I ask no one at the shelter to do anything I
have not or would not do myself. I am out in the kennels cleaning every single day.
I know all of the animals by name and their personalities. These furry friends have
touched my soul. I work hard to ensure they are safe, healthy and get a wonderful
home. This is more than a job to me.
3. Do you have any pets of your own?
5 dogs and 4 cats
4. What do you most enjoy about your job?
Interacting with the animals, making a differance in their lives and watching them
leave when they find a home. We could learn a few things from the animals . They
have the ability to forgive and they adapt.
Aluminum Cans
During the past twelve months,
shelter supporters have given over
$9000 to benefit our animals just
by recycling!
If you’d like to help, simply drop off
your aluminum cans in the wellmarked dumpster just outside the
shelter building. We’ve made this
easy while providing a great
opportunity to recycle.