Spring 2014 - Bitter Root Humane Association

Bitter Root Humane Association
Volume 14, Issue 2
Spring 2014
GOOD
THINGS
COME TO
HE WHO
WAITS
… Or so that saying
goes. Buddha came
to BRHA in September
2013, a beautiful, quiet
2 year old Aussie mix.
As his name indicates,
Buddha is a patient and
well-mannered boy.
He learned the routine
quickly: sit quietly, wait
at doors before going
through, don’t pull on
the leash (they soon let
you off and you can
run like crazy) and no
barking, please. And
so, Buddha-like, he
patiently waited…and
waited. Four months
later that patience
was rewarded. Katie
and Thomas came
to the shelter from
Missoula; the happy
ending is shown at
leftv.
Shelter hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 1-6pm; Wed - CLOSED; Sat - noon-5pm; Sun - 2-5pm
Member of Humane Society of the United States • Montana Animal Care Association • Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce
Quilt Raf fle
to benefit the
Bitter Root Humane Associatio
262 Fairgrounds Road
P.O. Box 57
Hamilton, Mt 59840
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406.363.5311
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Good; President
ent
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
Char
Medical Specialist
Jennifer
Front Counter/Adoption
Counselor
Drawing June 21, 2014
TickeTs AvAilABle AT
Robbins on Main, chapter One
Book store, Paper clip
and the Animal shelter.
$2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Quilt created and donated by kel
Erin, Kelly, Amber,
Ashley & Nick
ley Floyd - approximately 5 fee
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Displayed at Robbins Hallmark
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include review
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financial reports
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board, funding,
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fundraising and
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recommends to
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collaborates an
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with the fundin
out, recommen
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d to the board,
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management of
and implemen
happenings an
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the shelter. They
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map
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Our Educationou
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an
ts,
Outreach Comm
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ittee, chaired by
supporters.
and is comprise
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volunteer coordi
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nator Michele C
implement, a sy
raig, meets quar
who have time
stematic approa
and opportunity
terly,
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to develop and
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about humane
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and the comm
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similarities betw
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animals, as wel
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l as safety tips fo
the
r approaching
strange animal
s.
With the except
ion of the Execut
ive Committee,
all of these com
mittees may an
d do include
volunteers from
among our volu
nteer base,
member and su
pporter base, an
d interested
community mem
bers. If you ha
ve a particular
interest or expe
rtise which you
would like to le
to help us achiev
nd
e our work, plea
se let our front
desk know, 3635311, and we
will be very ha
ppy to welcom
e
you.
- Kathy
Spring 2014
Bitter Root Humane Association
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An Akbash
Update
Let’s talk warm and fuzzy!
The warm hearts of the
people who come in and
adopt our creatures…who
take them in, love and share
their homes and lives with
our furry friends…
The fuzzy faces that are
oh so expressive in their joy
when they meet their new
moms and dads…
And speaking of happy
homes, here’s an update
on the Akbash that were
brought to us this past
Thanksgiving and those
that were brought in shortly
thereafter.
As you’ll recall, these dogs
came to us shy and afraid
due to their unfortunate start
with a breeder who could
not properly care for them.
Thanks to the efforts of dedica
ted staff and
volunteers, these dogs have lea
rned that life can
be good and that the hands tha
t feed them will
also stroke and pet them. The
y learned that human
companionship is not such a sca
ry thing after all. Not
all have come around, but we
aren’t giving up!
RAYMOND
FINANCIAL
JAMES
SERVICES,
Member NASD
/SIPC
One exceptional pup, Mira, rec
ently passed her
Beginner education with flyin
g colors. Once very shy,
she now goes to see new people
with a wagging tail.
Happy dog, happy family.
Nine of the fourteen dogs and
puppies have
been adopted into loving hom
es. Three are in foster
homes learning how to be nor
mal, happy dogs. The
remaining two are still here at
the shelter just waiting
for that special someone to tak
e a chance on love…
INC.
Paul M. Kink
Branch Man
Diane Thom
P.O. Box 1887
172 Golf Cour
se Road
Hamilton, M
T 59840
ager
as-Rupert
Financial Adv
isor
(406) 363-4293
(800) 800-6766
Fax: (406) 36
3-4303
imr@montana
.com
Still at the shelter.
They all love me, but it’s been
Trust
Care You Can
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406 / 363-76
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246 Marcus St 840
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Spring 2014
Volunteer
Spotlight:
“Volunteer
of the Year
for 2013”
Debbie Reid
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beyond!
at
volunteering
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April of 2010.
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Bitter Root Humane Association
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February 1, 2014 through
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
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEOPLE
For Isabelle Boulter
From Diane & Kent Myers
For Maggie Plummer
From Becky & Jim Cote
Charlie & Charlotte Oliver
For Lily Depp
From Charlie & Charlotte Oliver
Dick & Cindi Hayne
Becky & Jim Cote
For Oscar
From Charlie & Charlotte Oliver
For Roy
From Diane & Kent Myers
Becky & Jim Cote
Charlotte & Charlie Oliver
For Sweet Pea
From Jan & Ted Cabe
For Deuce
FromMommy
For Mister, Lucas, Aspen
and Eliza
From Pam & Rich Grant
For Boris Myers
From Jenny Laing & Zoe
For Barnie & Jesse James From Barry Mills
For Lola
From Dave & Carole Mackie
For Reilly
From Dave & Carole Mackie
For Chica May
From Kyp, Whitney & Sydonia
For Abzug & all rescue
animals
From Theresa Paradis
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Root Humane Asso
ciation
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For Terry Thomas
From Beth Robbins
For Barbara Boatwright
From Steve Farina
Leif Magnusson
Maude & Tom Kent
Steve & Amy Leibeck
Lawrence & Lois
Scammon
Peter & Sandra Scripture
For Kathy Richie
From Arlene Curry
For Robert Kohn,
Bernie Dittmaier
Dennis Claxton,
Arthur Fladstol
From Kea & Joe Yanzick
For Rosalie Dean
From Pam & Rich Grant
For Paul Berglund
From Alan & LuAnn Burgmuller
For Sonny Hilton
From Vincent & Celinda Scales
For Wanda Larson
From Beth Robbins
For Stanley Parker
From Gayle Sommer
For Hal Eardley
From Lee & Lorena Erickson
For Carter Mason
From Warren & Anne Hill
Margaret McGuinnis
& Family
Harold & Carolyn Nelson
Roberta Burnett
John & Patricia Powell
Tina West
For Carter and Ruff Ruff
From Lauralee Bell &
John Wallace
For Roxanne Farrell
From Morgan & Elizabeth
Farrell
For Mom & Dad,
in loving memory
From Ally
For My Husband Ludwig
From Trudy Landwehr
For Loydene “Deanie”
Raymond Arnold From Ally
IN HONOR OF
SIGNS • APPA
REL
Bitter Root Humane Association
For Mable McKillop
From Carol Meves
For Katie Mei Gibbs Birthday From Michele Craig
For Marcia Prather’s BirthdayFrom Mary Lyon
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Previousl
ART SALE
A Fundraiser for the
Bitter Root Humane Association
Saturday, June 21, 2014
11 am to 4 pm
315 S. 3rd St., Hamilton
We need your d
onations
to make this a su
ccess!
Paintings, photography,
sculpture, pottery,
and all things artistic.
Free yourselves of the bu
rden of past decors and sty
les.
Help the Shelter and suppor
t animals in need.
Please contact Linda @ 360-7387 or Susan @ 363-2834 for further
and/or pick up.
Or send an email to [email protected]
Fully tax deductible - 100% of proceeds will go to suppor
t the BRHA. Donors may set a minimum price for items
valued over
information
$100 and request their return if unsold.
BRHA Annual Meeting
room, a
Board of Realtors meeting
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was held March 27
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Spring 2014
Bitter Root Humane Association
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P.O. Box 57
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readership and awareness
you will be performing a
valuable service for the
animals we’re trying to
help. You can assist us in
cutting costs by advising us
of your change of address
or duplicate mailings. We
would appreciate your help
in updating our records.
Low Cost Vaccination Clinic,
st Vaccination Clinic,
Microchips,
Nail Trims, Clinic,
& Name Tags!
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, 10 am to 2 pm st
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, 10 am to 2 pm al Shelter, 262 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton Bitterroot
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$15
Feline leukemia/respiratory booster $25 emia/respiratory booster $25 Feline
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