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Bitter Root Humane Association
Volume 14, Issue 4
Fall 2014
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Sat - noon-5pm; Sun - 2-5pm
Member of Humane Society of the United States • Montana Animal Care Association • Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce
JACKIE, A HUGE HEART
262 Fairgrounds Road
P.O. Box 57
Hamilton, Mt 59840
406.363.5311
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Good; President
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Jim Coulter; Vice Presid
Kathie Butts; Secretary
Linda Williams ; Treasurer
Linda Turner
Mary Fox
Rhonnie Leonard
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contact the Board direct
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brha@bitterroothumane
STAFF
Eve Burnsides
Operations Manager
Michele Craig
Volunteer Coordinator
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Medical Specialist
Jennifer
Front Counter/Adoption
Counselor
Amber, David, Nate
Eric, Tristan
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an Mom, Ann Marie Carbin
Lovingly submitted by her hum
xia, Jackie lacked balance and
Born with spino-cerebellar ata
rned to
ters for most of her life. She lea
coordination in her hind-quar
she grew
enjoyed taking long walks. As
use custom-made wheels and
ner.
and she grew tired a little soo
older, her walks became shorter
y
much larger than her little bod
Jackie’s heart was figuratively
pack and
brave, eager to hang with the
would indicate. She was very
she had
. In her younger years, before
determined not to be left behind
gather
from a standing position and
her wheels, she would kick off
house
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law
across the
enough momentum to careen
repeated
soon as she fell and valiantly
for several yards. She got up as
loving,
nted to go. She was cheerful and
the effort to get where she wa
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loved and admired by all wh
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companion animals liked her
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settled into
nap one day in late August and
cushion.
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God called
her name so
gently
That only she
could hear.
No one heard
the footsteps
Of the Angel
drawing near.
Softly from the
shadows
There came a
gentle call.
She closed her
eyes and went
to sleep.
And quietly
left us all.
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Fall 2014
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Fall 2014
Bark
‘n the
Park
It was a dog lover’s
dream: a beautiful day,
a shady riverfront park,
activities, food and fun
with our favorite four
legged companions!
Indeed the Second
Annual Bark ‘n the
Park shaped up to be a
great community event
enjoyed by all!
To officially kick
off our event we had
our Bark ‘n the Park
costume parade: there
were around forty
fabulously attired dogs
and humans, showing
off their costumes while
marching through the
park! It was quite an
amusing spectacle.
The winner of the
best costume for the
parade? None other
than “Sherlock Bones”.
The fun was just beginning: there was an “Activity
Course” for pets and their people to try out some
simple and safe agility moves. Next was an agility
demonstration by Natasha Osborne and Pathfinder
Agility…and then a great clicker training demo from
Missoula based “Sit Happens”.
Hot dogs, ice cream and other delights kept the
guests from getting hungry. The array of interesting
dog related vendors provided a relaxing diversion:
from homemade dog treats to cozy pet beds, there was
something for everyone.
The doxie races brought out the competitive
spirit and provided some great photo ops for all the
participants. But the highlight of the day had to be the
Fall 2014
pet
contests: Biggest, Littlest,
Best Tail Wagger, Best Kisser, Best Pet Trick and Peanut
Butter Lick provided entertainment and laughs.
Watching a multitude of mutts of every shape and
size chomping on peanut butter covered spoons was
absolutely hilarious-the winner of the contest, Mini, ate
the spoon as well!
All of us at the Bitter Root Humane Association were
so encouraged and excited by the turnout, we can’t
wait to do it again next year!
Thank you to all of vendors,
volunteers and participants
who made this event one of
our best!
Bitter Root Humane Association
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Animals and information:
Community Outreach Update
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pet training, and how to be safe around
presentations
schools, civic groups, clubs and other groups to do customized
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about the BRHA Animal Shelter as well
care and humane treatment of animals.
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Recently we had the honor of presenting to two 2 grade classe
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Corvallis Primary School. Our Volunteer Diane
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Stella and shared information about the BRHA, what service
graders had
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out to the shelter to establish a presentation each
classroom.
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We always look forward to visiting the classroom and sharin
so much
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of animals with the children. We also love that the
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you!
you are interested in having us do a presentation for
ANIMAL ZEN….BY JEN
Peanut butter and
apples, eggs, beef, carrots
and peas-hot dogs and
cheese…Yum!
And that’s what the
dogs are having!
Variety is the spice of
life –for all creatures. It’s
especially true in a shelter
environment.
Nutrition, exercise and
love are all important
factors in the life of a
shelter animal, but they
also need stimulation and something to keep their
minds sharp and their furry souls happy while they
wait for their special someone to come along and take
them home.
Jennifer, our amazing front desk admin/adoption
specialist person recently attended a training seminar
put on by the ASPCA. While there, she
learned of the stimulating and positive
effects of providing treats for the dogs
stuffed inside of Kong toys.
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Eve Burnsides, Operations Manager
Jennifer spends a lot
of time in the kitchen
chopping, stuffing and
getting the Kongs ready
each day, but it’s worth
every minute when
you watch the dogs’
reactions. They are
happier and look forward
to that break in their day.
The dogs have to
work at getting the
treats out and this keeps
their minds and paws
occupied, lets them play with the toy and just be
dogs-chewing, slurping, drooling-all the good stuff!
Volunteers help a lot with outdoor activities…
getting our animals’ senses stimulated… and it really
shows when they take them out of the shelter. Hiking,
attending an adoption event, visiting retirement homes
or just riding around in the vehicle gives our animals a
sense of what a normal life could be.
Next up-Doggie Yoga! Just kidding, but Jennifer is
talking about aroma therapy…
Fall 2014
August 15 through November 10, 2014
BRHA gratefully acknowledges the support and generosity of so many who wish to honor the memory of
loved ones. We are humbled by the dedication and love of animals that those departed loved ones
exhibited, and are truly grateful to their families for suggesting that memorials be sent to the BRHA for
the benefit of the animals.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETS
For Jackie
For Bailey
For Booker
For Smokey
For Sari
For Nicky & Jade
For Cash
For Star
For Harriet -“Harry”
For Tom
For Phoebe & Stella,
Judith Lane Friends
For Olivia Boulter
IN HONOR OF
From Ann Marie Carbin
From Regina & Kandall Boham
From Linda Brook
From Bernie & Linda Helldorfer
From Dona Fisher
From “Brownie” Foss
From Herb & Melinda Depp
Charlotte & Charlie Oliver
From Thelma Ballatore
From DeeDee & Tom Sanders
From Glenda Krueger
From Linda Packet
From Kent & Diane Myers
ForKanandi,
wonderful adoptee
From Suzy & Jon Bertsche
For Lily McLaughlin’s
From Linea Maxwell &
Birthday
Yvonne Hirsch
For Corinne Kunkel
From Eli & Deborah Tullis
For J.C. & Sarah Howell From Sallie Anne Bryan
birthdays
For Maggie Stelzl’s birthday From Dave & Carole Mackie
For Shelley Loranger’s
25 years of service From PayneWest Insurance Inc.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEOPLE
For Michael Schugrue
From Pat & Scott Stewart
For George Vandergrift
From Dave & Sue
McCormack
Nancy Engleman &
The Poker Girls
Phil & Dorreen Romans
Margaret Reardon
Carmen Ortiz
DeeDee & Tom Sanders
Janice McEndarfer
Sharman Akre
Terry & Marianne
Hammerschmidt
Ann Seymour
Rachel Field & Keith Lyum
Kate Shandra & Jan Arnold
Claudean Brewster
Lynn & Andrew Blair
Inland Sales Group, Inc. (IL)
Mike & Dee Stearns
For Toni Morehead
From Jean Miller
For Beverly Thompson Kelso From Herb &
Melinda Depp
For Howard Rapp
From Diane Thomas-Rupert
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