Summer 2013 - Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter

PAW PRINTS
Summer 2013
Heart to Heart Park Taking Shape
It’s hard to lose a beloved animal, and even tougher to find ways to honor
your fondest memories of your time together. Your community animal shelter
has the answer to this dilemma: the Heart to Heart Animal Park, a unique and
peaceful place to commemorate the strength of the bond between people
and pets.
Volunteers and shelter dogs enjoy the
park together.
Located at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, the park was established by a
handful of foresighted donors who imagined a place dedicated to keeping
memories of cherished animals alive, a place that could also help support the
mission of the shelter. Now their dream is being realized. Their “seed money”
allowed us to construct the “first phase” of the project. Elements of the park,
such as walking paths and bridges, are now completed. We envision a linear
park along the creek with gorgeous views of the Bridger Mountains, public
walking trails and outdoor seating. As new structures are added and plantings
mature, the park will become a destination for reflection and recreation.
This spring, Greenspace Landscaping approached the shelter with the
intention of donating trees for shade or cooling near the small, newlyestablished park. Soon we were collaborating with the landscapers to improve the basic design of the park, and planning for a
more ambitious project.
At the 2013 Dog Ball in June, we unveiled the design concepts
for the full-scale park and described how gifts at the build-out
stage will start a cascade of contributions. Over time, the park
will build a long-term revenue base for the shelter, helping
pets for many years to come. When donors buy memorial
plaques, benches or sculptures to honor of beloved pets, their
gifts will also assist shelter animals.
You can make a gift towards installation of the completed
park, and you may also make a gift in honor of a special pet
(or pet-lover). You’re invited to come and visit the Heart to
Heart Animal Park at our “campus” on Cameron Bridge Road.
Cross the creek by walking on the “rainbow bridge” and see
the fountain that honors Bob and Elsa Montgomery, two
special donors. To support the park or to honor a special
person or pet, please email Kathryn Hohmann at kathryn@
heartofthevalleyshelter.org or call 388-9399 ext. 106.
Executive Director, Phil Rogers, and friend of the shelter, Lou
Spain, stand next to the Park Visionaries wall which features the
engraved names of Bert and Sharon Hopeman and Dr. Rob Myers.
Many thanks to Bert and Sharon Hopeman and Dr. Rob Myers for their early support of our park!
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road • P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719
(406) 388-9399 • www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Open Monday through Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in for the Long Haul
As a few of your readers know, in late March, I had contemplated leaving my
position at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter. It was a difficult decision even
though I had agreed to remain until a new leader was found. Collaborating
with the board of directors, we began a search and even placed an
advertisement in the pages of this newspaper. As time went by, I realized that
I had some soul searching to do - which is where Ginger comes in.
Ginger is one of three dogs in our household, rescued from a shelter in Utah.
When my family and I first saw her, she was cowering, kennel crazed, thin and
wary of people. We arrived in the nick of time. Only two days remained until
Ginger was scheduled to be euthanized. I’m happy to report that Ginger has
turned into a loving family dog. Weighing my decision to leave the shelter,
I consulted the board of directors, staff members and top volunteers. And I
had a heart-to-heart with Ginger (known as Ginger Rogers, by the way). She
doesn’t understand how close she came; she doesn’t know that we never
euthanize pets for length of time or lack of space at our shelter; she has
no clue that once we decide to find a forever home for an animal, we deliver on that promise. And she
certainly doesn’t care that we run our organization based on our mission but still operate as a business.
Heart of the Valley
Animal Shelter
1549 East Cameron Bridge Road
P.O. Box 11390
Bozeman, MT 59719
Open 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday through Sunday
(406) 388-9399
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Board of Directors
President: Allison Garwood
Vice President: Margot B. Ogburn
Treasurer: Cory Pulfrey
Secretary: Claire Gillam
Mark Albrecht, DVM
Jim Bangs
Anne Sexton Bryan
Laura Cunningham
Merrilee Glover
Keith Hamburg
Dawn Leadbetter
Donna Spitzer Ostrovsky
Liz Smith
Nancy Xander
Staff
Executive Director
Phil Rogers
I have decided to remain at the helm for another two years, because continuity is what’s best. We will
build on our strong forward momentum. So much remains to be done on behalf of the lost and abandoned
animals of the community. I’d like to share a few of our plans for the future.
Director of Development
Kathryn Hohmann
Increased education and outreach to the community: Our staff works hard to gain visibility about
adoptable animals, especially our “long-stays” most in need of homes. A volunteer takes adoptable dogs
downtown; another outreach expert makes sure that seniors who live in care facilities get their dose of “pet
therapy.” In late June, our childhood education program gets into full swing, with six week-long Pet Pals
Summer Day camp sessions.
Operations Director
Maria Mulvaugh
Shelter behavior conference: This fall, we will bring together animal rescue professionals from across the
western states. Holding this conference is a natural, because we’re already assisting smaller shelters with
technical issues and behavioral challenges. When cases of animal hoarding, neglect or outright abuse come
to us, we know steps to take; we want to share our knowledge and learn from other shelters.
Free spay/neuter clinic: Each year, our cat numbers soar during kitten season. In the past, we have
sheltered more than 200 cats at peak times, and although adopters always step up to give these pets
their forever homes, it’s important to be part of the solution. So we’re beginning a spay-neuter program,
targeting barn cats and wild (feral) cats, aiming to improve cats’ lives and reduce unwanted litters. An
upcoming clinic will be held on June 28. You can find more information on our website.
Heart to Heart Animal Park: A peaceful park, situated on our 50-acre campus, will be the community’s
only space specially designed to commemorate the strength of the bond between people and pets. When
finished, the space will have stream crossings, patios, shade trees and walking paths. No operational
monies are being spent for the park but it will generate funds for our animals in the long-term. Come down
and see this “pet project” that I’m so excited about, or find out how you can remember a special animal.
As I write this, we’re just celebrating a successful Dog Ball, our biggest fundraiser of the year. Our
supporters were so generous, and we want them to know that we couldn’t do our work without their
contributions. We’re only months away from Woofstock, our festival of pets, love and happiness, held each
year at the shelter. This event, scheduled for Sept. 7, is opened to all and free. Come on over. I’ll be here!
This article appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on June 17, 2013. It can be viewed online at
bozemandailychronicle.com.
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Development Assistant
Amanda Davidson
Animal Care Manager
Beth Harper
Veterinarian
John Weyhrich, DVM
Veterinary Technician
Kari Chiocchi
Veterinary Assistant
Lisa Baker
Volunteer/Education Manager
Emily Wallace
Canine Behavior Consultant
Ben Donoghue
Canine Lead
Blaine Lorkiewicz
Customer Service
Megan Flamm
Adoption Counselors
Diane Browand
Brandon Castner
Molly Cayer
Erika Gamache
Jordan Gilbert
Jared Hogg
Angie Kenworthy
Tony Marcuzzo
Christian Richins
Erica Walrath
Scott Zimmerman
Lauren Zwiefelhofer
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The 2013 Dog Ball
You Made Our Wishes Come True!
Sometimes wishes do come true. Magic really does
happen. On June 7 at the 2013 Dog Ball, our supporters
came together to create a magical evening of fun and
giving, and we’re pleased to say that we were able to raise
more than $140,000 for the lost and abandoned animals of
the community.
During the entire event, we highlighted the theme of the
evening, “Wags to Wishes,” using examples of how Heart
of the Valley brings pets and people together. Whether
we were telling how our staff re-united a long-lost dog
with a faraway owner or helped a family choose their first
kitten, we underscored our life-saving work while also having a great time! From the greeting at the front door, assisted
by tail-wagging shelter dogs, to the music by Little Jane and the Pistol Whips, the evening was a high-energy tribute to our
mission: finding forever homes for animals.
We premiered a four-minute movie that showed the work of our staff and volunteers, and heard from Executive Director,
Phil Rogers, about future plans for the shelter. One of these plans is the Heart to Heart Animal Park which is currently
underway. At the end of the night, the crowd enthusiastically gave $29,000 to Heart of the Valley’s Long Stay program
which is designed to care for dogs and cats that have been at the shelter for three months or more.
The evening was filled with many wonderful silent and live auction items, all donated by generous individuals and
businesses in our community. The live auction featured an exciting seaside getaway to San Diego, which was made
possible through a close collaboration between Heart of the Valley and the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. For the
first time ever, we auctioned off an all-inclusive trip to the 2013 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival which displays the art of
up to 170 international, national, and local artists. The live auction also included a delectable case of mixed Bordeaux,
the always popular trip to Westminster in New York, two top-of-the-line children’s bikes, a fantastic cooking party for 10
at Olivelle, a fly fishing package complete with gear as well as a day with an expert guide, a weekend ski getaway in the
Yellowstone Club, and a relaxing stay at the spectacular Holland Lake Lodge.
The Dog Ball was a resounding success and would not have been possible without the dedicated members of the Dog
Ball committee and committee chair, Nancy Xander. Nancy, along with Debby Bangs, Laura Cunningham, Violet Adams,
Allison Garwood, Shauna Deckert, Dawn Leadbetter, Rebecca Murray, Sarah Day, and Claire Gillam, gave generously of
their time and talents and we can’t thank them enough!
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Raising a Dog’s Self-Esteem
By Ben Donoghue, Canine Behavior Consultant
“How can I help you?”
I ask this question to every dog entering Heart of the Valley. A shelter dog thrives
on safety and a purpose. Heart of the Valley’s Dog Enrichment program was
developed with a “You can do this!” attitude. The enrichment we provide each
individual dog comes from tracking and evaluating the dog’s behavior. Shelter dog
enrichment is about reaching a dog’s mental and physical needs and giving the
dog skills during their stay with us that they can take into their new home.
In the Beginning- We start by making the dog’s environment predictable and
consistent in regards to the arrival of resources and access to social interaction.
Through daily routine at the shelter we are able to assess what motivates the dog
and what social interactions the dog enjoys the most. We will use these motivators
and social likes to help make positive emotional changes.
Allowing for Growth- Each dog that is up for adoption will receive a prescription of trainings, interactive toys, and
behavior modification specific to that dog. These prescriptions are put into four basic categories that we use to
help each shelter dog grow. These four categories aid the people that train and care for the dogs in the shelter and
also educate the public and potential adopters. The four categories are:
Home Alone- This can also be called in-house manners. We stress the importance of house training as well as
the use of interactive toys to help keep a quieter and cleaner kennel. Also, dogs that live in the house with their
families are more likely to form stronger relationships and are less likely to be rehomed.
Basic Manners- Here we practice the process of learning with positive reinforcement and operant conditioning.
We want to keep a dog’s mind open to learning and encourage engagement with people.
What’s That?!- This is about working on a dog’s impulse control and setting up the environment so that the dog
can make a good choice. Some prescriptions in this category consist
of controlled dog-to-dog interaction, handling exercises, and trading
Parenting Your Dog Training Course
or relinquishing of resources such as food or a toy.
Energy Needs- We will grade a dog as high, medium, or low energy.
We meet these needs through controlled dog playgroups, walks, and
playtime with a person.
When we meet a dog’s mental and physical needs in the shelter we
can help that dog make the transition into their new family easier.
When we provide positive experiences and help the dog form new
and constructive relationships, we not only enrich their lives but help
to raise their doggie self-esteem. Provide safety, support and growth
for your canine best friend and they are sure to love you for it!
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This course is taught by HOV’s Canine
Behavior Consultant, Ben Donoghue.
Classes are offered on Thursday nights,
August 15 through September 12 and
September 26 through October 24.
Times - 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Cost: $35 for HOV alumni, $70 for spayed/
neutered dogs, and $75 for intact dogs
For more information, call Ben Donoghue at
388-9399, ext. 122
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A Day in the Life of Pet Pal’s Campers
What: A summer day camp that teaches compassionate animal care through interactive lessons,
games, guest speakers, and time with shelter pets.
For: Animal-loving youth in our community ages 6 to 12; up to 20 campers each session
When: Six week-long summer sessions; Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM
Where: At Heart of the Valley’s Community Room and 58 acre campus
Why: At Heart of the Valley we believe that humane education at an early age yields lifelong benefits.
Dog Walking! Each morning, campers take an adoptable dog for a walk on the
shelter’s trail system. About 30 minutes are spent enjoying the company of a shelter
dog.
Games & Crafts! Each week is filled with group games and team building activities
to promote campers working together. Each day brings new crafts ranging from tiedying pet bandanas to making ‘Adopt-Me’ signs for the camper’s favorite cat or dog.
A ‘behind-the-scenes’ scavenger hunt is a favorite Tuesday activity.
Guest Speakers! Heart of the Valley is grateful for our
community partners who donate their time to teaching campers about a wide
variety of animal related topics. Campers especially enjoy their interactions with
the guest speaker’s animals. We’d like to thank:
• Intermountain Therapy Animals for teaching campers about the important roles
therapy dogs play in our community.
• Katie Davis for her interactive sled dog presentation.
• Alpacas of Montana for teaching campers about their Anatolian Shepherds,
Cookie and Griz, and how they protect their farm’s alpacas.
• Planet Natural for teaching campers about the importance of beneficial insects
and for all the ladybugs campers got to release!
• Montana Raptor Conservation Center for their awesome educational
presentation and for introducing campers to education birds Chaco, Boo, Pilgrim
and Nigel.
• Montana Horse Sense for teaching campers about horse care and safety.
• Katy Jordan and Dr. Kathy Quigley, DVM, for teaching campers about careers in veterinary medicine.
• Tyler Cotterell and Pop Tart for teaching campers about Hedgehogs.
Cat Cuddling! Campers round out their day cuddling cats. With over 65 cats up
for adoption at a time, there is lots of love to give!
If you have an animal-loving child and would like to sign them up for Kids Camp,
consider early registration in 2014. This summer, 42% of our registered campers
came to camp in 2012!
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MEMORIALS
A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed
loved one. To make a memorial gift to be included in the newsletter, you can donate by mail, online at
heartofthevalleyshelter.org, or call (406) 388-9399.
In Memory of Those Who Loved Pets
In Memory of Christine Adams
Stephen & Anna Mongillo
In Memory of Donnie Allen
Laurie Brinkman
In Memory of Craig Alexander
Dick & Dorothy Stratford
In Memory of Betty Jo Atkins
Mike & Charlotte Haye
In Memory of Frank Barton
Charlotte Atterberg
In Memory of Lois Beebe
Belgrade Manor Homeowners Association
In Memory of Laura Bickle
Patricia Watts
In Memory of Nancy Brown
Dennis & Janice Thompson
Barbara Jensen
In Memory of Frances Charvat
Daun Clemens
In Memory of Helen B. Collier
William & Paulette Robinson
Robert Tootell
Emma Monroe
Nina Spannagel
Leesa Max Champion
Charlie & Pat Kirk
Shari & Ronald Gabaldon
Lee Micken
In Memory of Lois Corte
Tucker & Carolyn Moorshead
In Memory of Shauna Cudney
Shirley Cudney
In Memory of Joanne Daniels (Aunt Jo)
Marilyn Laurelli
In Memory of Joseph P. Deason
Martha Conger
Julie &Terry Lipelt
Mary & Troy Evenson
Missy Mayfield
Debra Jamieson
Signe & Jerry DeVall
Debbie & Neil Jamieson
Sally Perman
Dorick & Betty Sauvageau
Jayne Streim
Shannon Renevier
Noah Mehlan
Mark & Karen Perman
Kim Rehm & David Lageson
In Memory of Donald H. De Haan
Jim Hamilton
Jody Sprout & Dan Reindehl
Bob & Dorothy Williams
Sharon De Haan
Vera De Haan
Sara Anderson
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Rich & Gay Hovey
William & Melanie Sullivan
In Memory of Glenda Dimock
Al & Marilyn Loraas
Mike & Pat Cavey
Edie Scanlan
Whitney & Cody Taylor
In Memory of Michael Durick
Sharon Hapner
In Memory of Wally Eagle
Sara Anderson
In Memory of Joann Elliott
Tim & Jane Whaling
Alice Kintner
Neal & Marla Riley
George & Shirley De Belly
Jerry & Jan Cashman
Ken & Ethel Ashley
Erik Brown
H. & K. Randall
Laura Amble
In Memory of Doris Fitzwater
Sharon Hapner
In Memory of Jason Funk
Sharon Harvey
In Memory of George F. Gallagher
Sandra K. Murphy
Russ & Libby Sylvis
Lou & Charline Spain
In Memory of Don Gillam
Con & Daphne Gillam
In Memory of Carol Voigt Graybill
Helori Graff
Paul & Carroll Novotny
AJ Nese
Sharon Harvey
Yellowstone Truck Stop
Robert B. Tootell, Jr.
Dr. James & Terry Epler
In Memory of Irma Heller
Sharon Hapner
In Memory of Mark C. Horswill & his beloved
dogs – Beatrice Ann & Sir Simon Richard
Ann Tisdale
In Memory of Mary Howes
Virginia Howard
In Memory of Kathy Jennings
Alpine Orthopedics
Justin Runyon
Alice Ackley-Survis
John & Roberta Prange
Ken & Shirley Powell
Arthur & Joan Jennings
Ric & Linda Crandell
Pamela Tracy
Ray Webb
Alice Quigley
Lei Cai
Bert & Barbara Smith
Mike & Lory Jennings
Cheryl Johnson
In Memory of Matt Kafka
Laurie & Lowell Hickman
In Memory of William Jackson Kent
Dr. James & Terry Epler
Richard Saunders
Jean Hastings
Helen Kent
David, Andy & Anita Ruhland
Leon & Debbi Royer
George Kittrell
Jack & Naida Sievert
Debby & Jim Bangs
Ardyce Jaffe
Michael & Ellen Anderson
Donald & Connie Kent
Claudia & John Foster
Rick & Nancy Barber
Gene & Barb Brooks
Garth & Carolyn Sime
Toni Neal
Richard & Allison Garwood
Helori Graff
John & Antoinette Scully
Frances Craft
The Sperry Family
Shirley & Ed Sedivy
Russ & Libby Sylvis
Debra Kent
Gary & Carole Sisson
Gary & Angela Naden
Terry & Suzy Thayer
Vonda & James Laird
Brad & Cher Meuli
Sam Ferraro
Tim & Mary Barnard
Lou & Charline Spain
Lynn Robbie & David Hering
Candice Bartholomew
Claudia Kent
Marty & Claudia Kux
Rick & Bobbi Ogle
Carol Code
Holmes & Turner CPAs
Marjorie and Ray Sundling
Margaret Kent Shaw & Larry Shaw
Wes & Janean Stoecker
In Memory of Dr. Hilary Koprowski
Lynn Laurelli
In Memory of Paul Lytle
Sandi Hamilton
Carrie Hamilton
Sheri Green
In Memory of Faye Maher
Sara Anderson
In Memory of John McIlhattan
Jim & Carmen McIlhattan
In Memory of Sara Ruthanne McLain
Cynthia Bateman-May & Jody May
Laura McDevitt & Max Magee
Keller Williams Montana Realty
In Memory of Jean Megason & Taylor
Virginia Zisch
Linda & Family
Steve & Family
In Memory of Ron Dale Mortensen
Lou & Charline Spain
In Memory of James S. “Sandy” Owens, Jr.
Michael Metzger
Robert & Joan Dokson
George & Penny Hart
Martha & Robert Hocutt
Harriett Parks & Rachel Hyde
Ken & Laura McDuffie
Ms. Linda Wahlbom
Joanna Powell
Karen Cain
John Rice
In Memory of Madge Pederson
Carol Code
In Memory of Roberta Pringle
Ventures West and The Povahs
In Memory of Donald Richard
Charlotte Atterburg
In Memory of Becky (Brown) Richey
Steve & Donna Tucek
In Memory of Dr. Ken Spain
Wayne & Jean Neil
In Memory of Marie Quenemoen
Tim Murphy
In Memory of Reed Renshaw
Paul & Mickey Steere
In Memory of Donald Patrick Richard
Marge Dogterom
In Memory of Larry S. Ross
Esther Nelson
Neal Ross & Family
Jess & Cathy Stovall
Michael & Cathy Dubois
In Memory of James E. Short
Janice Geiger
Pat Brown
In Memory of Edsel Steuber
Big Sky Curs
In Memory of Arthur Tammarine
Ellen Jesaitis
In Memory of James Toohey
Linda Ward
In Memory of Cole Walter
Kathy Anderson
Kristin & Katie Sherwood
Mike Delaney & Ileana Indreland
Marcia Anderson
Jan & Jim Schwartz
Richard and Allison Garwood
In Memory of Wilda Wheeler
Jack & Naida Sievert
Kathy Smith
In Memory of Barbara S. Wilson
Ken & Holly Eiden
In Memory of Donald Woodruff
Beverly Adams
In Memory of Beloved Pets
In Memory of Amigo & Spud
Debby & Jim Bangs
Richard & Allison Garwood
In Memory of Angus
Dr. Tom Jakob and Staff at Cottonwood
Veterinary Hospital
In Memory of Bear
Lauren Swanson
In Memory of Bella
Bethany Lark
In Memory of Belle
Beth Brannock
In Memory of Blue
Richard & Allison Garwood
In Memory of Bodie
Lauren Swanson
In Memory of Bones
The Monday Cat Ladies
In Memory of Bridgette
The Rossmans
In Memory of Bruce
Bethany Lark
In Memory of Buster
Martha & Roger O’Meara
In Memory of Buster, Estate & Portal
John Maysak
In Memory of “Callie the Cat” Sondergaard
Merrilee Glover
In Memory of Calhoun
Kimberly Walker
Ben & Penelope Pierce
In Memory of Cheyenne
Liz Smith
In Memory of Chico
Karen Alexander
In Memory of Chloe
Sarah Coffield
In Memory of Cill
Ray & Sandy Strother
In Memory of Cooper
Martha Hendricks
Debby & Jim Bangs
David & Judith Cook
Liz & Dan Smith
Richard & Allison Garwood
Fran Zelenitz
Melissa Banta
Jim & Sherry Schupbach
In Memory of Cori
Rachel Waldow
In Memory of Cowboy
Candice Bartholomew
In Memory of Daisy
Sharon Zeiters
In Memory of Divot
Joanne Pieper
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In Memory of Donnie
Diane Allen
In Memory of Duffy
Carolyn & Joe Manley
In Memory of Ebby & Barney
Carol A. Martin
In Memory of Emma
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
In Memory of Emma (Auntie Em)
Sharon Zeiters
In Memory of Fern
Candice Bartholomew
In Memory of Fern & Lola
Steve & Cindi Cochran
In Memory of Gay
Karen Alexander
In Memory of Gus
Tom & Marty Daiello
Roy & Marilyn Pezoldt
Helen Witter
In Memory of Hayden The Cat
Michael Donovan
In Memory of Henry
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
In Memory of Henry
Charlene Owens
In Memory of Holly
Harry & Dottie Mann
In Memory of Holly
Erin Pepus
In Memory of Justus
Margaret Whelan
WendyThompson
Bosco, Tucker & Gracie
In Memory of Katie Sue
Steve & Cindi Cochran
In Memory of beloved Kayley Morris Hughes
Robin Morris, Emma Hughes, & Robert Hughes
In Memory of Kenzie
Laurie & Mark Salo
In Memory of King
Susan Cowden
In Memory of Kira
Ross & Sandy Bellingham
In Memory of Kodi
Wayne & Jean Neil
Mike & Pam Alvord
In Memory of Kohen
Penelope & Ben Pierce
In Memory of Lacey J.
Kristy Walton
In Memory of Lily
Martin & Della Stauber
In Memory of Lola Ruth
Candice Bartholomew
In Memory of Luka
Lindsay Ryder
In Memory of Magnum
Jill Serocki
In Memory of Merlin
Laura & Terry Cunningham
Debby & Jim Bangs
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In Memory of Mikey
Mary Harris
In Memory of Miles
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Molly
Carolyn Wilmont
Kimberly Walker
In Memory of Muggs
Myrna Williams
In Memory of my Buddie in heaven
Lorraine Decker
In Memory of Naida
Sharon & Joe Smith
In Memory of Nanu
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Nikki
Susie Gallaher
Liz and Dan Smith
Pat Gallaher & Burgess Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Gallaher
In Memory of Pipsqueak
Becky & Jerry Pape
In Memory of Pita
Bobby Crowe
In Memory of Purrdy
Lela M. Wolenetz
In Memory of Rocky
Darrell, Jean, Scott, & Kyle Kundert
In Memory of Rosie
George & Vanda Gallagher
In Memory of Ruby
Nikko & Holly Brown
In Memory of Rusty
Richard & Allison Garwood
In Memory of Sam
Penelope Pierce
In Memory of Sawyer
Carol Jablonski
In Memory of Sebastian
Dr. Tom Jakob and Staff at Cottonwood
Veterinary Hospital
In Memory of Shadow
Debby & Jim Bangs
Bethany Lark
In Memory of Shadow, Aleia & Sam
Joseph McCarty & Priscilla Wisner
In Memory of Shady
Steve & Cindi Cochran
In Memory of Shaefer
Jim & Sherry Schupbach
In Memory of Shamrock
Timothae Harvey
Barbara & Tim Brown
Tamzin Brown
In Memory of Sophie
Liz & Dan Smith
Debby & Jim Bangs
Beverly Adams
Melissa Banta
Wendy Wilson & Abby McMillen
Shannon Parsons
Michelle Neelley
In Memory of Spencer
Liz & Dan Smith
In Memory of Squirty & Butte Girl
Pam & Beaver Carey
In Memory of Storm
Penelope Pierce
In Memory of Sugar & Daisy
Marshall & Marsha White
In Memory of Tanya
Lynn Laurelli
In Memory of Taylor
Liz & Dan Smith
Richard & Allison Garwood
Ben & Penelope Pierce
In Memory of Tessa
Homewood Suites Hotel Staff
In Memory of Tika & Cooper
Cheryl Baker
In Memory of Timber
Suzanne Mallinson
In Memory of Tucker
Tia & Anders Persson
In Memory of West & Yellowstone
Bob & Susan Hajek
In Memory of Wilson
Penny Monforton
HONORS
There are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley - birthdays,
weddings, or just everyday good deeds! To make a gift in honor of a person or pet to be included in the
newsletter, you can donate by mail, online at heartofthevalleyshelter.org, or call (406) 388-9399.
In Honor of Those Who Love Animals
In Honor of Carol Belohlavek’s Birthday
Linda M. Fleischer
In Honor of The Bogars and The Guernseys
Jeanne & Bill Hermes
In Honor of Cecilia Bohr’s Birthday
Cynthia Henrichs
In Honor of Sheila Bonnand’s Birthday
Guy Bonnand
In Honor of Clemmie Burris
Bridger Forest Products
In Honor of Ross Calarco
Dominic Calarco
In Honor of Sigrid Gentile-Chambers
Kathryn Chambers
In Honor of Traci Colter’s Birthday
Susan Swimley
In Honor of Keira Devlin
Betsy & Matthew Taduck
In Honor of Harry Erickson
Jim & Mary Ayres
In Honor of Tom Fagrelius
The Gillam Family & The Dogterom Family
In Honor of Shirley Gerhardt
Bud & Barbara Duncan
In Honor of Mahri Hafla & Nathan Hafla’s
Birthday
Annette Epple-Hafla
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In Honor of Helen Heaton’s Birthday
Carla & Jon McCoy
In Honor of Kathryn Hohmann
Helen Hohmann
In Honor of Menga Huffman
Menga, Marjorie, and Jim
In Honor of Nancy Kelly
Jeff Pfeil
In Honor of Mr. Peter Kelsey
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Honor of Penny Monforton
Ken & Joyce Dierks
Larry & Judy Bender
In Honor of Rita Mundt
AAA Mountain West
In Honor of Pat’s Pet Parlor
Jane Ellen Krabler
In Honor of Libby Sylvis’ Birthday
Susan Swimley
In Honor of Ericka Wendell’s Birthday
Kelly Jones
In Honor of Special Pets
In Honor of Blossom
Polly & Chuck Rogers
In Honor of Blue
Ron & Bonni Glock
In Honor of dogs
Rena Adler
In Honor of Ginger
Amanda Aguirre
In Honor of Hexcel
Joan Knowles
In Honor of Holly & Coco
Irene Easton
In Honor of Kitty Brown
Ashley & Kyle Koenig
In Honor of Louis
Annie Bertagnolli
In Honor of Madison
Lyn Stahn
In Honor of Maggie & Buddy
Russ & Martha Aveson
In Honor of Max
Doug Alvord
In Honor of Max & Gus
Ken & Suzi Whitten
In Honor of Maxie
Nan Pizitz
In Honor of Minnie
Bill & Beth Hammond
In Honor of Miss Dixie
Gladys Perry
In Honor of Mitzi
Lois E. Alger
In Honor of my pets who are very much loved
Gladys Nelson
In Honor of Neko
Florence Krinitt
In Honor of Olive Horowitz
Sheila Horowitz
In Honor of Oliver
Clara Stroh
In Honor of Otis (formerly Kruger)
Todd & Evelyn Benson
In Honor of Ozzie
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Honor of Packer
Lee Micken
In Honor of Patches
Geraldine F. Schessler
In Honor of Pesto
Karen Williams
In Honor of Sadie Muffin Money
Mike & Peanuts Money
In Honor of Sadie & Rhett
Lillian Yerger
In Honor of Shilo
Jason Buehring
In Honor of Smokey
Thomas & Barbara Brown
In Honor of Trude and Shadow
Bob Kensinger
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Join Heart of the Valley in celebrating
Pets, Love and Happiness on Saturday,
September 7th from noon - 5:00 p.m.
Woofstock is a free, annual community
event for you, your family and your pets.
Activities will include Dock Diving, Doxie
Derby, Bozeman’s Fastest Dog, Frisbee
Contest, Kids Corral, Food and much
more!
There is something for everyone and
every pet at this year’s Woofstock!
Call (406) 388-9399 for more information.
Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them, and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. To
make a memorial or honor donation to Heart of the Valley, or if an error or omission has occured, please contact us at (406) 388-9399 or via e-mail
at [email protected]. This list reflects donations received between January 1, 2013 and July 14, 2013.
Upcoming Spay and Neuter Clinics at HOV
By Beth Harper, Animal Care Manager & SNAP Coordinator
Every animal shelter faces the problem of unwanted, neglected pets. Each
year, we watch our cat numbers climb, especially during kitten season.
Although we always find loving homes for our feline friends, rather than
merely reacting to high animal numbers, we want to be part of the solution
to animal homelessness. That’s why we’re holding special Spay Neuter clinics
and offering service free of charge or at very low rates. We’re targeting
“community cats,” which are free-roaming cats, barn cats, feral (wild) cats, or
strays that live in “colonies” and may exist on handouts from caretakers.
Our clinics are now in full swing. We’ve already held three clinics and are
pleased to report that 59 cats were spayed or neutered. We know we’re
already making a difference. This year we are offering low-cost vaccinations
and micro-chipping in addition to our spay-neuter services. Nearly half of the owners/caretakers are electing to
vaccinate their cats. If you know anyone who has taken in strays, has barn cats or manages a feral colony, spread the
word about our program. To hear more about these clinics call our SNAP line at (406) 388-9399 ext. 157.
We’re holding clinics through October, with upcoming clinics on August 23, September 27, and October 25. Clients are
scheduled in advance by appointment only.
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‘Tis the Season - PART II
Insect Alert!
by John Weyhrich, DVM
When it’s warm and dry, everyone spends more time outside. Hitting the
trails in the company of a canine companion is an annual ritual in Montana.
Unfortunately, summer can also herald the onset of the dreaded “tick
season.”
Ticks are small insects that emerge with the onset of good weather, and
literally hang out in tall grass and low-lying brush, waiting to hitch a ride
on an unsuspecting, warm-blooded passerby. Once onboard, ticks latch
onto their host’s skin and begin feeding, because they need blood to
complete their life cycles. Ticks are certainly not pretty and it’s always
disturbing to notice them on your pets, but aside from aesthetic issues,
the main concern is that ticks can transmit diseases to pets and people
alike. These maladies include Lyme Disease, Erlichiosis, Babesiosis, and
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and are typically characterized by fever, lethargy, weakness, and swollen
joints. Ticks may also cause anemia or a transient paralysis. These symptoms may not arise for several
weeks after initial exposure to a tick. However, the sooner a tick is discovered and removed, the less likely
these problems will be.
After each outing, owners should inspect pets. Be aware that ticks often migrate to hairless parts of the
body as well as deep crevices in the skin. Be sure to check the inside of the ears, between the toes, the
axillary regions (“arm pits”) and the inguinal area (“groin”). Small ticks may be the size of a pencil head;
engorged ticks may be much larger.
If found, ticks should be carefully removed using the following technique:
• Use forceps or tweezers (or a special tick-removal tool) to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
• Using slow, steady tension, pull the tick away from the skin. With patience and gentle traction, the tick
should ultimately come free from the skin. A small bit of skin may adhere to the tick; the tick’s mouthparts
may remain in the skin. Don’t worry too much about removing any remaining bits.
• Dispose of the tick by flushing it down the toilet, or keep the tick in a small container, pending
identification of the tick species.
• Clean the site where the tick was attached with a mild soap and water, povidone iodine, Chlorhexidine,
or other skin disinfectant.
• Wash your hands after handling the tick and cleaning your pet’s skin – or better yet, wear latex or
similar thin, protective gloves during the whole procedure.
• Monitor your pet for signs of tick-borne disease and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
Note: Please DO NOT apply hot matches, nail polish, petroleum jelly, or other chemicals to the tick. These
folk methods generally don’t work, and they may harm your pet’s skin.
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A WAVE OF THE PAW TO...
Hays Dental group for Pet of the Week alerts.
Laura and Terry Cunningham and Gallatin Valley Land Trust for all their hard work on the Tails on Trails event.
The Monday Cat Ladies for decorating the Catio inside and outside and planting cat grass and catnip!
Renee Hogin for being an important part of the Donation Pick-Up team over the years. Thank you for your service!
Thomas J. Scanlin for his years of cat cuddling and thoughtful conversation – his love for traveling, arts and cats is an inspiration to
all. Thank you for your service Tom!
Gil and Deb Stober at Peak Recording and Sound for their studio time and talent.
SNAP volunteers for their efforts in making the 2013 season a success! A big thank you to Sandy Feeney, Ellie Howell, Marion
Cherry, Margaret Huntsman, Carol Martin, Chris Sabitini, Roberta Theriault, and Mary Ellerd.
Heart of the Valley volunteers! So far in 2013, volunteers have donated over 7,018 hours of their time!
Susan Balding and the crew at the Eagle for their help getting our message out.
Dr. Jane Mahlow for developing handbooks for the SNAP clinic and assisting with surgeries.
Rachel Vaught for her consistency as a Thursday morning E-Team volunteer. Your steady service and love for the shelter’s dogs has
been a great asset to the dog enrichment program – we wish you all the best in your move to Arizona!
Heart of the Valley’s dedicated animal bank collectors - Sally Howe, Marion Cherry, Connie Mangas, Joan Reysa, Sherry Heis,
Candace Hamlin, Ashley Johnson, Schatzie Farley, Myrna Ryti, Cindi Cochran, Phyllis Conner, Mary Suit, Kathy Moran, Alan
Williams, Kathy Clark, Sondra Dean, Kelly Huntsman, and Laura, Aubrey, Breck and Hope Johnson.
Nick Chapel and Mariah Meyer for their hard work caring for the shelter grounds.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Happy Tails: Hanna!
“Hanna, as I call her, has been doing very well.
Through the winter we did lots of cross-country skiing. The first few trips were a
little bit challenging, but by the fourth trip she seemed to have gotten the idea
of it and finally started relaxing a bit and enjoying her time outside. All in all we
probably traveled about 75 miles of trail over the winter.
Hanna, called Sigma during her stay
at HOV, enjoys time spent outside
with her new owner, Lori.
Come spring the hiking and floating was on. We have been on numerous long
hikes and last week she bagged her first peak! Although she likes hiking, she has
really taken to rafting. She did so well on the boat from the get go that after on
the fourth trip I also began bringing people she did not know.
She is coming along faster than I expected and is becoming quite the love hound.
She finally figured out that all that scratching feels good!”
- Lori Munro, adopter
Find us on Facebook!
“Like” Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter on
Facebook to find out about cool dogs and cats
and shelter events!
FOLLOW HOV ON TWITTER!
Follow @hovshelter to learn about what’s
going on at the shelter!
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Foster Tails!
Dear Heart of the Valley,
Thank you for giving
our family a wonderful
opportunity to get more
familiar with cats! We
never really interacted
with cats much, so
fostering kittens really brings us to learn the
ways of the feline. They’re very flexible...
and scratchy! All of my friends are cat/kitten
lovers, and thought me strange for not having
a big interest in cats.
I can see why they like them, but I still think
I’m more of a puppy lover. I think it’s the
puppy breath that draws me close, and
pushes them away. It doesn’t matter to me,
though - kittens are just as fun as puppies!
Thanks again for the kittens! We will return
them safe and sound (and maybe a little
rambunctious).
-Jessica Jorgenson, age 14
Are you or someone you know
interested in becoming a Heart
of the Valley foster parent?
Please contact Beth Harper,
Animal Care Manager, at beth@
heartofthevalleyshelter.org or call
(406) 388-9399 ext. 104 for more
information.
Staff’s Pick Pup:
Duchess
Hi, I’m Duchess, a five year old Australian Cattle Dog mix.
Fetch is my favorite game and I will chase anything that you
throw - tennis balls, frisbees, you name it! It takes some
time for me to warm up to new people, but once I trust you,
maybe we can go for a run together some time. I have a lot of
energy and would love a human with some to spare as well.
Kitty Pick of the Litter:
Delta
We are a proud member of Montana Shares, a
partnership of Montana-based nonprofit groups
devoted to improving the quality of life in the
communities throughout the state. To find out
more, visit www.montanashares.org.
Hi, I’m Delta, a sixteen year old orange tabby. I would be
perfectly happy to lounge on your windowsill all day as I am
front declawed and need to be an indoor only cat. I would
prefer to be the only pet in your home which means more lap
time and pets for me! If you are looking for a gentle, slower
paced feline, I just might be your gal!