Pender Humane Society - Pender County Humane Society

Spring/Summer 2014
Pender Humane Society
Critter Chatter Newsletter
A No Kill Animal Shelter ● PO Box 626 ● Burgaw, NC 28425 ● 910-259-7022 website: penderhumane.org
Debra Rye, A Caring Heart
by Ronnie Robinson
Seven years ago, Debra Rye came to
Pender Humane Society with a firm
willingness to learn and master the
skills needed to work with rescued
animals. Sadly, and very suddenly, on
January 23 Deb Rye was taken from all
those she touched with her caring
heart – her loving family, her many
friends and co-workers, her beloved
pets, and especially for Pender Humane Society, from the many animals
she tended to so lovingly. Deb Rye
personified the qualities necessary for
success in the manager’s position;
one being sensitivity to the many deficiencies found in abandoned and
abused animals, such as decent diet,
immunizations, protection from the
elements, and just plain love and affection; second, the ability to match
the right adoptive family with the right
dog or cat.
Shelter worker Mindy, to whom Deb
became almost a mother figure, tells of the bonding experience with Deb resulting from hours of reading about
pit bull behavior in dealing with Uno, a complicated dog. Uno eventually came to live with Debbie and many
other animals that benefited from days and weeks as guests in Deb’s home. Deb seemed to know when a little
extra attention would make all the difference.
Debbie’s mom, Janet, tells that as a young child Deb would look for “pretty bugs,” and take them to show the
neighbors. Though a respect for living things surfaced early, after the death of her husband, Debbie’s life
seemed to change for the better as a result of her work at the shelter. And in summer, Deb’s granddaughter,
Amaya, could often be seen at the shelter helping care for the animals – following in her grandmother’s footsteps.
But animals weren’t the only recipients of the love of Deb Rye’s caring heart. Retired shelter worker Winnie was
warmly welcomed to share Deb’s home after experiencing a fire in her own place. Winnie says that she and Debbie agreed that the basis for a good evening was “a good lap, a box of chocolates, and a good book to read.”
Mary Elia tells the story of a PCHS shelter cat that had been adopted by a single gentleman, but after two years
was returned to the shelter and was not adopted for several more years. Within days of Debra Rye’s passing,
another single gentleman adopted that same cat. Some at the shelter can see Deb Rye’s guiding hand in this
adoption!
Debra Ann Rye
A Caring Heart Remembered
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Meet Mary Elia, the new Shelter Manager
Pender Humane Society is very fortunate to have Mary Elia, as our new Shelter Manager. The suddenness of Debra Rye’s passing and the nature of operating a no-kill
animal shelter found the Humane Society with an urgent need to provide uninterrupted care for the many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens at the Shelter. Mary, who
had worked extensively with Deb Rye as the Assistant Manager continued her daily
duties at the Shelter after Deb’s unfortunate death. After several months of assuming
these tremendous duties, she succumbed to the pleas of several members of the
Board and accepted the position as Shelter Manager. Mary’s fantastic organizational
skills and love of animals makes her a natural for this challenging position.
Mary and her husband Dennis have been married for 26 years and have raised two
girls and two boys as well as being blessed with nine grandchildren. Although born
in upstate New York, Mary and her husband have been fortunate to live in many parts
of the United States including California and Washington, DC. She and Dennis decided to leave the cold weather of the north and head south to Wilmington after retiring. After a few years of retirement she became bored and decided to volunteer at the
Shelter. Later, she became the Assistant Manager working under Deb Rye.
Mary’s education is in accounting but her main career focus was Child Support in
county government. Mary has had vast experience in procedural writing which she is
putting to good use in currently writing the PHS procedural manual. PHS welcomes
Mary, Dennis and their three cats. Our work in saving animals, continues.
Mary Elia, Shelter Manager
Shelter News by Mary Elia, Shelter Manager
Although our friend and manager, Deb Rye, is no longer on this earth with us, we have no doubt that she is
watching over the shelter still. Two of our animals that have been with us a long time were recently adopted
along with several of our other dogs.
Before Deb passed, she had arranged for Jellybean and Missy to go to foster homes. Jellybean had been with
us for a year. Jelly Bean loved dogs but did not like other cats. She has been adopted by Patricia Dareneau.
Patricia’s home is perfect for Jelly Bean, she has two dogs which Jelly Bean loves.
Missy was also with us for about a year. She was surrendered by her owner who could not take care of her.
She started out very nervous about us, but soon learned that we all loved her. Now she has a wonderful home
with the Maness family.
Tina came to us from a hoarding situation, not only was she timid and afraid, she was pregnant! Her five puppies quickly found homes, but Tina remained with us for almost two years. She was adopted by the Organ family. Mr. Organ lost his companion poodle on 12/26/13, and he was grieving for her. His daughter came to see
Tina and the rest is history. Now Tina sleeps with her new dad and is totally spoiled.
Mario was with us for more than a year before he found just the right buddy. His previous owner was a single
guy who just adored Mario but he moved to a place where Mario was not allowed. His new owner, Mr. Thompson contacted us just days after Deb passed. He also is a single guy who was looking for the perfect companion and Mario was the perfect match.
During January we took in six puppies, River, Athena, Rowan, Russell, Lindsey and Alexander. They were poodle/ walker hound mix. All six puppies were adopted almost immediately. Also adopted were Lacey, Amy,
Jennie, Parker, Mocha, Chanel, Beth, Meg, Sunshine, Jo, Teddy Bear, Tori, Morgan, Wesley, Sugar, and Honey.
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FOFF II Resale/Consignment Store by Gloria Johnson
In the 2013 Spring/Summer Newsletter you learned of another leap of faith that Pender Humane Society was
taking – the opening of a 7,000 square foot resale/consignment shop on Highway 117 in Burgaw. The shop
was named For Our Furry Friends II or FOFF. I am pleased to announce that we have landed on our feet!!
This was not accomplished by the Humane Society alone. We are so grateful to ALL our shoppers and donors!! Without the support of the community I would be reporting a much different result. We really love it
when folks donate and then purchase items before leaving. We
have received many compliments on what a wonderful place to
shop. We like to think we have created a very special place for
the public to find their special bargains and treasures. Not to
mention in helping us help our animals. The purpose of this store
has been to support the Shelter with whatever was needed; especially, when operating funds are low. We have been able to do
just that. We have been able to pay off two debts with profits
from the store. Currently, the only debt we owe is the mortgage
on the Shelter. Each month finds us paying extra on that mortgage so that in seven years Pender Humane will be debt free.
Please check our web site – penderhumane,org for days and times of FOFF’s operation . THANK you all!
Spay and Neuter Fund Starts, Again! by Gloria Johnson
We are pleased to announce the re – activation of our Spay/Neuter Fund. It has been several years since the
old fund was closed. Due to the need for such a service, the Humane Society pledged $500 in January to start
a new fund.
Due to the generosity of our shoppers at For Our Furry Friends Re- Sale Shop II who drop their
change into the donation box in front of the cash register, we have been able to match the $500 from the Humane Society making a grand total of $1000. Each month Furry Friends will count the donations from the box to
add to the pot. Up to this date we have altered five animals. The fund will run as before with the Shelter Manager, Mary, being in charge of the fund. She may be reached at the shelter Monday, Wednesday – Friday 10 –
12. She will interview the folks who need help with this service. This fund will be on going. This service is so
needed in our area.
Every Dog Deserves a Soft Bed by Gloria Johnson
When looking for off the floor dog beds this pass winter, I came
across the website www.kuranda.com. The word indestructible
caught my eye. We who know how destructible dogs can be, wondered at such a claim. Well, l thought we would buy two of them (all
we could afford) and give the product a test run. We knew several of
our dogs at the shelter could easily attest if the product would live up
to its claim. When the shelter dogs were introduced to the two new
aluminum beds, they immediately climbed on them and laid down. To
this date the beds are as good as new. Here is where you our supporters come in. So many of you ask how you can help the animals in
our care, well here is a perfect way. Pender Humane Society has an
account with the company. Go to their website at www.kuranda.com/
donate/10954 . Please make sure you order “aluminum beds” directly from the manufacturer in Glen Burnie,
Maryland. Click on “Donate a Bed” and then “Select Your Shelter by State.” Whatever you decide know that our
“fur family” gets the best of everything while in our care! Thanks for your support through all these years.
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Our Generous Donors List
Donations listed are checks dated by the donor from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
If we have overlooked your donation, please let us know so that we can amend our records.
Roberta Bennett
Kirin Bialobryski
Sam & Robin Allen
Bob & Kathy Bickler
Wally, Barbara, & Buttercup Baker Pamela Blake
Louise O. Burevitch
Norma Bloodworth
The GE Foundation
Kelly Blum
Joseph Boccia
Guardian $500 - $999
Evelyn Bradshaw
Don & Gloria Johnson
Joyce Brandt
Stephanie Heath-Jones
Gary & Jada Brennan
Beth Patterson & the State Farm
Pamela Brodhead
Companies Foundation Good
Clifton & Sandra Brown
Neighbor Program
Marise Brown
Harry & Tanya Puckett
Tim & Niki Bryant
Kevin Snyder & Family – Bugs,
Brian Burgess
etc…
Darles Burgess
Larry & Norma Troutman
Robert & Elsbeth Buric
Angela Calabrese
Sponsor $250 - $499
Margaret Capen
Stuart & Lynn Blue
Cardinal Employees – Sheila, Krishna,
Raymond & Roberta Bost
Peanut & Allison
Brent & Beth Dixon
Dusty & Ashley Carmichael – William D.
Friends of Wesley “Tank” Starnes Carmichael, DDS, PA
& Buster, his loyal canine comCarolina Transport of Burgaw, Inc.
panion
Lessie Carter
Hal & Margie Hilburn
Teresa A. Carter
Nelda Illick
The Carter Family
Cathey & Allison Johnston
Frank & Doris Castellano
Don & Evelyn McFee
Carol Cheatham
Michael & Teresa Redden
Martha Clark
Brad & Helen Rittersporn
Neill Clark
Donald & Veronica Robinson
Ileana Clavijo
State Employees of NC Combined Roseann Collingwood
Campaign
Claude & Jo Cooper
Mary Swain
Larry & Sallie Cooper
Nancy Wilkes
Barbara Corbley
Jim & Barbara Cote
Host $10 - $249
Kenneth & Suzan Cowan
Rev. Ronald & Kathleen Abrams
Michael & Robin Cunningham
Holly Acker
Rudiger & Linda Daunke
Joan Ackerman
Linda Davidson
Bobby & Anna Acord
Judith deJong
Jerry & Jill Adams
Victor & Judi DelPizzo – Seven Seas Inn
Cheryl Ade
Barbara DiMauro
Cathy Aleksandravicius
Dog Speak
James & Jessica Argentina
Nancy Doherty
Marilyn Baker
Deb Dowd
Michael Barbaretta
Carl Drescher
Joan Barney
East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Co.
James Barnhill
Alvin & LaVerne Easton
David & Dana Bearce
Dorothea Edwards
Wilda Kay Beasley
Tami Erbes
Mr. & Mrs. William F. Beckmann & Brent & Lydia Evans
The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Kim Farmer
Gary & Sue Beger
Linda Farrell
Cindy Beisel
Ruth Fazzari
Angela Bellm
John Feeley
Benefactor $1,000 +
Nicholas & Linda Figliolo
Joseph Fischer
Todd Fischer
Joseph & Janice Fisher
James & Kelly Floyd
Iris Focks
Lolita Fowler
Skip Fry – Wilmington Marine Center
Beanie Fussell
Michael Gandini
Kyle & Karen Gaskill
Ricky Giddens
Goin’ Postal—Hampstead
Dave & Maureen Goslin
Spike & Margaret Gray
Mike Grimes – Criminal Investigation Techniques, Inc.
Joseph Gurganus
Allison Haffey
Gordon & Tanya Hall
Arnette Hamby
Lydia Hampel
Judith Hartsook
Gayle Harvey
Maynard & Ellie Hess
Elizabeth Hill
Carl Hinds
Erin Hinson
Gary & Michelle Hitt
Cynthia Ho
Pauline Holly
Janet Howard – On Shore Surf
Shop
Henry & Joanne Hughes
Jack & Gloria Hurst
Janet Jackson
Susan Jackson – Azalea Dog
Training Club, Inc.
Michael & Allyson James
Teresa Lee James
Jane Jarcho & Bernard
Bob & Marie Jarrett
John & Lynda Jeffreys
Robert & Ann Lee Johnston
Bob & Rita Jones
Tom Jones
Edna Kain
James & Dorothy Karika
Linda Kelly
Karen Kenney
Walter Kinney
Jack Kleven & Associates
Richard Kokel
Marion Kreh
Walter & Mary Lackey
Renee Lamphere
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Our Generous Donors List (cont’d)
Mark & Julie Lampie
Jim & Cathy Laramee
D. Jeanne Laurain
Leslie Laws
Cary & Eveline Le Blanc
Deborah Libby
Suzanne Linehan
Jack Lusis
Joseph & Alma Lusis
Barbara Lutz
Mikki Lynch
John & Sara Mackleer
John W. Mackleer, III
Lynn MacQueen
Frank & Donna Madonna
Caroline Malatesta
Timothy Marahrens
Tori Marsack
Sandra Martino
Patricia Masalonis
James Mayew
Julia Mazza
Regina McBarron for Health Science
of CFCC
The McCormack Family
Jennifer McGinnis
Cynthia McHale
Emily McInturf
Glenn & Kathryn McLeod
Daniel & Christina Meier
Michael & Brenda Meier
Danny & Lisa Merritt – ECM Corporation
Larry Midgett
Harry & Gretchen Moore
Marguerite Moore
Louis & Ruth Ann Morrell
Mike & Carolyn Moser
Richard & Barbara Mullins
Barbara Murphy
Deborah Murphy
Anne Musser
Frances Musser
Andrea Nero
Emily Neuenfeldt
Sara Nienow
Allan & Linda Norris
Andrew Francis Nowel
Katherine Owens
Valerie Packer
Margaret Paliotti
Carol Palladino
Hardy & Vickie Parker
Susie Parker
Tony & Margaret Pasquale
Rabun & Virginia Patrick
Dan Payne, Jr.
Performance Auto Specialist, Inc.
Richard & Brenda Pinette
Susan Powell
Curtis & Sheri Prout
Patrick & Dona Quinlan
Barbara Redfearn
Van Reid & Pat Casaw
Nancy Reighley
Zollene Reissner
Mary Sue Rivenbark
Joseph & Kristin Rogers
Lara Rose
Lou & Denise Roziewski
Herman & Anne Rozycki
Marc Sabransky
Ed & MaryBeth San Miguel
Richard & Diane Savrann
Carla Schoonmaker
Judith Scott
Jim & Leilani Shapley
Tamlyn Shields
Grace Shott-Clardy
Andrew J. Simmons, Jr.
Sirius NYS Team
Patricia Sloat
Aurelia Smith
Gloria Smith
Gary Smithwick
Paula Spelts
Larry & Esther Steffee
Heike Steinle
Barbara Stephens
Peggy Stoltz
Joe & Kate Tatman
Britt & Julie Taylor
Kathy Thigpen
John & Penny Thomas
Doris Thompson
Peggy Thompson
Lynn & Janet Toedt
Nancy, Molly, & Kelly Tower
Chris Townend – Townend Construction
Jung-Ying Tzeng
John & Pam Valente
Curtis & Susan Vardaro
Virginia Wade
Kathryn Weeks
Edward & Mary Weingart
Bob & Laurie West
Arlene Whitty
John Willie
Jack & Betsy Winters
Fred & Carole Woods
Robert Woodson, Jr.
Hubert & Mercedes Yepko
Claire Young
David Young
Tina Youngs
Miscellaneous Gifts
Jane Cherry
The Horner Family
Sandra Isolica
Richard Sheridan, Sr.
Marjorie Watson
Deborah Weston
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Memorials
In Memory of Gerald Arthur
Barney:
Gary & Sue Beger
Jim & Barbara Cote
East Litchfield Volunteer
Fire
Joseph & Janice Fisher
Don & Gloria Johnson
Mark & Julie Lampie
Jack Lusis
Joseph & Alma Lusis
Glenn & Kathryn McLeod
Andrea Nero
Allan & Linda Norris
Richard & Brenda Pinette
Sirius NYS Team
Nancy, Molly, & Kelly
Tower
Jack & Betsy Winters
In Memory of Sadie, Kate Eldridge’s beloved Husky:
The
Robinsons
In Memory of Brandy & Alex: Bob
& Kathy Bickler
In Memory of Rudy, “My Little
Man”: Pam Blake
In Memory of Alison English: Tim
& Niki Bryant
In Memory of George Harris: Brent
& Lydia Evans
In Memory of Sadie Mae Sample,
“A real sweetheart”: Gayle Harvey
In Memory of James Soutar: Maynard & Ellie Hess
In Memory of Wesley “Tank”
Starnes & his beloved dog,
Buster: Friends of Wesley &
Buster
In Memory of Jonathan Best: Bob
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Our Generous Donors List (cont’d)
& Marie Jarrett
In Memory of Dino, beloved cat
of Norma & Larry Troutman:
Don & Gloria Johnson
In Memory of Bandit: Don & Gloria Johnson
In Memory of Raven: Don & Gloria Johnson
In Memory of Finnegan: Allison
Johnston
In Memory of Gracie: Fred &
Carole Woods
In Memory of Robert William
Bromley, Father of Randy Bromley: Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Lucille Katherine
Bromley, Mother of Randy
Bromley: Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Mary Susan Varner
Miller, Mother of Emory Miller:
Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Travis, Adam, Lydia,
In Honor of Nancy Parrott: Cathey &
Tucker, Peak, & Gretta, faithful dogs of Allison Johnston
Allison Johnston: Cathey Johnston
In Honor of Bernie Zikos: Robert &
Ann Lee Johnston
In Memory of Betty Duck, Aunt of
Becky Waldrup Johnston: Cathey &
In Honor of Hal & Margie Hilburn:
Allison Johnston
Mikki Lynch
In Memory of Ginny Parmenter, Mother
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of Brian, Wife of Jim: Cathey & Allison In Honor of “My Aunt’s 75 Birthday”: Caroline Malatesta
Johnston
In Memory of David Davis, Father of
Susan & Ann, Husband of Betty Sue:
Cathey & Allison Johnston
In Memory of Tippy & Tucker, “the
dogs who taught us about life”:
Cathey & Allison Johnston
In Memory of Sally Marotto: Anne
Musser
In Memory of “Rusty” Istone, Brother
to Colby & new baby, Reagan Leigh:
Susie Parker
In Memory of Kizzy, beloved pet of
Ranald & Mindy Totten:
Britt &
Julie Taylor
In Memory of Donna M. White,
Sister of Vic Sizemore: Cathey
Johnston
In Memory of our dog, Alexander: Britt
& Julie Taylor
In Memory of Stan Waldrup, Father of Becky W. Johnston:
Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Mary Waldrup,
Stepmother of Becky W. Johnston: Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Bobby Bray, loving
Shetland Sheepdog of Larry &
Barbara Bray: Cathey Johnston
In Memory of Roland Edward
“Skip” Huene, Stepfather of Barbara Bray: Cathey & Allison
Johnston
In Memory of Richard Respet,
Husband of Kathy Respet:
Cathey Johnston
In Honor of Pam Stokes for Christmas 2013: Barbara Murphy
In Honor of Joey & Tammy Bannerman for Christmas 2013: Hardy &
Vickie Parker
In Honor of Babs & her pups: Barbara Redfearn
In Memory of Willie: Larry & Esther
Steffee
In Memory of Gloria Sizemore,
Wife of Vic Sizemore: Cathey
Johnston
In Memory of Diana Sizemore,
Gloria Sizemore’s Papillon:
Cathey Johnston
In Honor of Dan & Christina Meier
for Christmas 2013: Michael &
Brenda Meier
In Memory of Jill, beloved pet of Rich &
Wanda Hutchens: Britt & Julie Taylor
In Memory of Silhouette & Ashton, beloved pets of Joe & Kim Feith: Britt &
Julie Taylor
In Memory of Mitt Burriss: Peggy
Thompson
In Memory of Chloe Carpenter: Peggy
Thompson
Honors:
In Honor of Judy Scott’s birthday:
David & Dana Bearce
In Honor of Andy & Penny Cracker: Hal
& Margie Hilburn
In Honor of Mikki Lynch for Christmas
2013: Hal & Margie Hilburn
Did You Know ????
If your pet has bad breath, a
pill called Clindamycin can kill
the bacteria and therefore the
odor in its mouth. Ask your
Vet about this product .
If your pet refuses to take his
medication, try crushing the
pills and put them in an empty
pill capsule then put the pill in
the pet’s wet food. First ask
your Vet if crushing the pill
will have an effect on its overall effectiveness.
A clip ear on a stray cat often
means the animal has been
trapped, spayed or neutered
and then released back into
the wild.
In Honor of Christina Rivenbark:
Cathey & Allison Johnston
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Fundraising Events by Norma Troutman
The Fifth Annual “FORE Our Furry Friends” Golf
Tournament this year was held at Castle Bay Country Club on
April 26, 2014. This was the fifth year of the tournament with 100 golfers joining us this year. Unfortunately, the shoot out cash prize of
$50,000 and the hole in one of $10,000 went unclaimed. The golfers
not only enjoyed the perfect weather but were also delighted with
breakfast, snacks, and a full luncheon. Pictured here are the first
place winners who are: Dave Lowenthall, Erica and Scott Dunkerly
and Ron Thomas. Modern Woodmen of America was this year’s major
sponsor. PHS would like to thank Joanne Adcock and Modern Woodmen for their contribution and John Valente (in back) and the GE employees who helped put this event together. If you would like information about next year’s event, contact John at [email protected].
Approximately $10,500 profit was made this year.
10th Annual Raffle Fundraising Event will begin June 6th.
PHS members will begin selling their
$25 raffle tickets on that day. Ticket purchasers have the chance of winning cash prizes totaling $2,500. First
place prize is $1,000, second place is $750, third place is $500 and fourth place is $250. Winning tickets will be
drawn at the PHS sponsored spaghetti dinner at the Hampstead Community Center on September 12, 2014. For
raffle or spaghetti tickets, call Gloria at 799-5401 or Norma at 512-3123. You can also email Gloria at [email protected] or Norma at [email protected]. Please put “Raffle Ticket” or “Spaghetti Ticket” in your email.
Fall Spaghetti Dinner at the Hampstead Women’s Club will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014. Joe Marrotta will again be cooking his own authentic Italian meat sauce
with PHS volunteers making the salad and homemade deserts. Tickets are $8 each or $15
for two. Hurry and purchase your tickets since this event sales out fast. Last year we had
over 248 people attending. For tickets, contact Mary in Burgaw at 315-420-4405, in Hampstead contact Bernie at 270-9240 or Ronnie at 270-3044 and in Wilmington contact Gloria at
799-5401.
The Ninth Annual Wilmington Fur Ball plans are currently being worked on by
the Fur Ball Committee. This upcoming event will be held the first Saturday in December
(December 6, 2014) at the Country Club of Landfall. The event will start at 6:30 with lavish
hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction, wine, beer and champagne being offered. A new
band, Horizons, from Charlotte, NC has been hired to provide music. Check out their music
and entertainment at http://samhillbands.com/bands/horizon/index.shtml. Tickets will soon
be on line through PayPal on the Fur Ball website, wilmingtonfurball.com. Since last year’s
event was so successful, the Fur Ball Committee decided to create a Fur Ball Foundation
Grant to help other no-kill groups in the tri-county area. More information on these mini
grants will be provided later this summer in the PawPrints Magazine.
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Animals currently available as of 5/19/2014 at the Pender Humane Society.
Please consider sharing your home with one of these.
Pepper, partially blind pit mixed
found in ditch. Sweet, sweet
dog.
Buttons, loves belly rubs
Stella, at Shelter for 3 years.
Needs someone she can trust
again. Sweet but timid.
Boo Boo, owner died. Would love large
yard or farm to run and play.
Sabrina, loving cat who has been the
Otis, beautiful orange tabby with
longest resident at Shelter. Waiting
gentle disposition.
for you for 3 years now. Please give
Dakota, sweet lab/beagle
her a home.
mix.
My Donation to PHS’s Shelter Operating Account
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: ______________ Zip: __________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
My 2014 Membership Fee
$_______________ ($35 per person)
My Regular Donation
$_______________
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