BIG DOGS BIG LOVE - Bitter Root Humane Association

Bitter Root Humane Association
Volume 14, Issue 1
Winter 2014
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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 Assocation • Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce
AND THE GOOD
NEWS IS…..
262 Fairgrounds Road
P.O. Box 57
Hamilton, Mt 59840
406.363.5311
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Good
Financially the Shelter has been successful in generating some badly
needed operating funds during the past several months. The Festival of
Wreaths held in November resulted in $10,000+ going into the general
fund. Thanks to about 40 fabulous wreaths created by local artists and
businesses, the silent and live auctions had some energetic bidding. And
one fabulous gingerbread house donated by an adoptive family from
years ago brought in over $600! Thanks to all who created and attended.
The Year End Appeal obviously tugged at some heart strings…over
$35,000 has been received to date. A hearty “Thank You” for your
generous gifts to all who have contributed to the welfare of the animals.
President
A couple of individual gifts have enabled BRHA to complete two
items of deferred maintenance. The roofs over the cat porch and portico
were replaced in mid-January; and the fencing in the rear dog runs
where volunteers walk and socialize the shelter dogs was significantly
upgraded. This area can now be used by the public as a second Meet
and Greet park. With its advancing age, the shelter always has a list of
improvements and repairs that could use attention. If you want to donate
funds for a specific purpose, contact Mgr. Eve Burnsides for options.
Kathie Butts
Secretary
Linda Williams
Treasurer
Jim Coulter
Linda Turner
Mary Fox
Rhonnie Leonard
As always, BRHA is grateful to all its very generous donors. As the
animals say….”Woof, Meow, Chirp, Cluck, Whinny”…and whatever
rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs say. Donations enable us to keep all the
animals clean, warm, fed and healthy….thanks!!
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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
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Erin, Brycon, Amber,Ashl
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We are seeking donations
of art for our upcoming
“Previously Appreciated Art
Sale”! If you have quality
artwork, sculpture, or other
forms of artistic expression
that you’re not enjoying like
you used to and are willing to
donate to benefit the BRHA,
please contact Linda Turner
at 961-3387. We will collect
and hold your donations until
our sale this summer. Keep
checking our website and
Facebook page for more
information on this event as
details become available and
thanks in advance for your
help!
Curled on window seat
catching wintertime sun rays
Content as can be
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It has always bothered me. When I drive behind
or park near a pickup truck with free-moving dogs in
the bed of the truck, I get concerned, angry, worried,
fearful. What if the driver slams on the brakes and
the dog is thrown from the vehicle? What if the dog
just decides to jump out while the truck is moving
at high speed, or even when parked and decides
to wander off. What if the dog is protective of its
territory and bites someone who walks too close?
What if the dog is tethered to the truck bed on a
leash that is long enough for it to jump over but not
long enough to touch the ground? Some time ago,
I was in the parking lot at the shelter when exactly
that happened. A dog in a truck bed jumped out
and was hanging by his leash. If I hadn’t been there
at just that moment, I feel sure the dog would have
died before the owner came back outside.
• An article in thecarconnection.com entitled,
“Ford and the Humane Association Tell
Pickup Owners: Keep Dogs Out of Truck Beds”,
succinctly expresses the same concerns,
“…according to the American Humane
Association, 100,000 dogs die each year while
traveling in truck beds. Some are ejected
during accidents. Some jump out while the
vehicle is moving. Others die from debris,
low-hanging limbs and exposure. Ford
recommends:
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• Keep animals inside the truck not in the truck
bed.
• If your truck has a back seat, keep your pet
there, rather than in the front seat, where (it)
can more easily be hurt or cause a distraction.
• Whenever possible, crate your dog while in the
car, or use a pet seatbelt.
• Don’t let dogs travel with their heads out the
window. Yes, they love it, but they can be
struck by debris or even fall out”.
Tripswithpets.com links to an article entitled, “The
Dangers of Dogs Riding in Pickup Truck Beds.” It
states, “…veterinarians see numerous cases of dogs
being injured because they jumped out or were
thrown from the bed of a pickup truck. If these
dogs are lucky enough to still be alive, broken legs
and joint injuries are among the most common
types of damage that they sustain and often result
in amputation…..Being in the open air traveling at
high speeds (whether their head is out the window
or they’re in the back of the truck) can likely cause
damage…..Swirling of air currents in the bed of a
truck can cause dirt, debris and insects to become
lodged in the dog’s eyes, ears, and nose……There
have been cases where dogs were thrown out of
the back of the truck while still attached and being
dragged on the road while the owner is
still driving……The HSUS notes that they
don’t know of any brand of harness that
is safe for the back of the truck. It’s best to
have the dog in the cab with you, and if
it’s an extended cab, the dog should be
restrained in the back and away from the
windshield.”
I googled dog harnesses and found
“Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Dog Harness” and
“Ruff Rider Roadie Dog Harness”. They
work with your auto safety belt to keep
your dog safe and comfortable if you
decide to let him ride shotgun. We as
animal lovers are responsible for keeping
our pets as safe as possible. Please, folks,
don’t not let your pets ride in the back of
your pickup.
Kathy
Winter 2014
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
New Volunteer Becky Lovejoy
hit the ground running when she
and her husband Doug Lorain
moved to the Bitterroot Valley from
Portland, Oregon last fall. Becky
had contacted the BRHA months
before she arrived because she
wanted get to work quickly giving
something back to the animals.
Becky’s background with
animals is extensive. She spent
eight years at the Oregon Zoo,
as a horticulture volunteer,
interpretive guide, enrichment
volunteer, zoo camp staffer and
leader of an invasive plant
removal group. She has also
worked with Guide Dogs for the
Blind and with her own certified
therapy Dog “Judy” has visited
nursing homes and a juvenile
prison.
On her initial shelter tour
with Volunteer Coordinator
Michele Craig, she noted
that some clean-up and repair
would benefit the back dog runs.
With the approval and a hearty
“Yahoo!” from Shelter Manager Eve
Burnsides, within a week of arriving
she was raking up weeds, checking
out fencing, and looking for ways
to make little improvements. Other
volunteers and staff caught the
fever, and with everyone’s help,
a week-long Fall clean-up was
RAYMOND
FINANCIAL
underway
and a cleaning/improvement
team was founded.
Other team projects included
organizing supplies and repairing,
repainting and repurposing fun
accessories for the dogs to play on.
Within a short time the physical
transformation of the shelter gave
everyone an extra spring in their
step due to the spiffed up grounds.
/SIPC
Welcome, Becky; can we clone
you?
JAMES
SERVICES,
Member NASD
Other
projects will have to await
the arrival of Spring, but in the
meantime, Becky is part of the
Fund Development Committee
and continues to add to her list of
projects.
INC.
Paul M. Kink
Branch Man
Diane Thom
P.O. Box 1887
172 Golf Cour
se Road
Hamilton, M
T 59840
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as-Rupert
Financial Adv
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(406) 363-4293
(800) 800-6766
Fax: (406) 36
3-4303
imr@montana
.com
Still at the shelter.
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Jorja’s Journey
Two years ago I arrived at BRHA. The people who brought me
there thought they would put me down. I had very little hair and
a lot of sores due to severe allergies. I was not a happy girl. The
wonderful staff at BRHA worked with Dr. Hans Boer at Companion Pet
Clinic to determine my problem. It took many tests but they finally
found I had airborne allergies.
I spent several months at BRHA then went to Judy Paul’s foster
home. That was better but still pretty scary. I stayed there for about 5
months. No one wanted me because I was scared of everything and
everybody. I went on a few trial runs but they did not work out.
On Dec. 2, 2012, Mom and Dad came for me and took me to my
Forever Home. I was still pretty scared and did not know what to
expect. All I wanted was a place to hide. They let me find my own
way and finally I knew this was a pretty good place. I have three
beds, lots of binky’s and more love then any girl could want. Dad
says it was a great day when I found my bark. Instead of running and
hiding when someone comes to our home, I run to the door and bark.
I have been to see Dr. Rod Rosychuk, head of Dermatology at CSU
Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Ft. Collins, CO., for my allergies. I went
to Bozeman MT to see Dr. Albrecht at Gallatin Veterinary Hospital who
did an orthopaedic procedure called tibial plateau levelling osteotomy
(TPLO) on both my back knees. Now that I am out of pain, I go for lots
of walks with Mom and Dad.
To all you kids at BRHA, don’t give up hope, your Forever Home is out
there.
I want to say thank you so very much to BRHA, Dr. Boer, and Judy
Paul for all you did for me in my dark days. You gave me a second
chance at life and I will love you all forever. I am happy, cared for and
most of all loved.
Jorja Schilling
Today I w
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lot more
so you no
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wagging
NEW BOARD
MEMBER JIM
COULTER
The most recent member of
the BRHA Board of Directors is
Jim Coulter, shown with recent
adoptee “Rosemary”.
Jim is currently the
General Manager of the
Ravalli Republic. He has an
extensive background in sales,
management and marketing,
and work with non-profits. Past
Boards include March of Dimes
(MT statewide) and Ronald
McDonald House in Missoula. In
his own words, “over 25 years
of local marketing, business
background, a love of pets (4
dogs, 3 cats, 3 goats) and a
strong desire to serve”.
Jim lives in Corvallis with his
wife Stacy and their menagerie.
Welcome, Jim; we’re glad to
have you aboard!
Winter 2014
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MEMORIALS
November 1, 2013 through February 1, 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 Princess, Gia & Ramsey
For Good Ole Dogs
Caleb & Tobie
For Nicky
For Reilly, Princess, Angus,
Ramsey & Tessie
For Deuce
For Eric & Dillon
For Murphy
For Kiesha
For Daisy & Wayne
For Dino, Rosie, Leo
..Christmas Memory
For Gray Sea
For Pansy Pony,
our rescued dog
From Cindi Hayne
From Diana & John Ford
From “Brownie” Foss
From Michael Cowan
FromMommy
From Donna King
From Connie Johnson
From Kenneth & Carol Kellett
From Jennifer Laing
From John & Valerie Winn
From John & Evelyn Kenney
From Jefri Houston & Gina Kneeland
ForRosebud,
Mr. Man & Maggie
From Herb & Diane Howe
For Lola
From Melinda & Herb Depp
Charlie & Charlotte
Oliver
For Gypsy
From Alberta Snyder
For Wilbur
From Herb & Melinda Depp
For Grunt & Tulip
From Mario Di Lorenzo
For Corky
From Ruth Gerger
For “Jack” Peterson
From Joan Bouchard
For Bailey Neaves
From Diane & Kent Myers
For Kelly Nelson & Sheeka From William & Kim Malensek
For Tana
From Virginia Rostad
For Ramsey
From Samantha Goddess
Debbie Reid
For Jazz
From Shirley Wheat
For My Molly
From Janet Manning
For Tana
From Maribeth Talia
For Jake
From Joan and Rod Lawrence
For Shadow Pigman
From Anonymous
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For Heidi 1989-2005
From Donna Grinde
For Milo
From Rob & Terri Roeper
For Belle & Rex
From Bill & Mary Lyon
For Loxie
From Donna Darnell
For Otto
From Debbie Reid
For Kathy’s Toy
From Anonymous
For Princess
From Debbie Reid
For Stubby
From Patti Rosa
For Katie
From Debbie Reid
For “Dog” Turner
From Anonymous
For Molly
From Anonymous
For Daisy Deer Willis
From Kent & Diane Myers
For Astor
From Valerie Collar
For Princess Jasmine
From Kathy Roubik
For Cocoa
From Donna Dyrdahl &
Raider
For Rosebud
From Marsha & Jim
Dandridge
For Chadwick
From Susan & Lonnie Wetzsteon
For Corky & Buck
From Lois & Gary Micheletti
IN HONOR OF
For Madison Ruetten and
Her dog Buddy
From Bernice Ruetten (Mom)
For Sallie Anne Bryan
From JC and Sarah Howell
Merry Christmas
From JC and Sarah Howell
For Mr & Mrs. Jim Macklin
Merry Christmas
For Dr. Dirk & Teri Beyer’s KidsFrom Sharon Robertson
For Kirt Lloyd
From Kathy Good
For Matt & Jen Gallagher` From Linda Perry Turner
For Don & Joni Lodmell
From John & Cindy Mikesell
For Linda Chandler
From Christy Chandler
For Beven & Cristi Lane
From Brenda Necker
Winter 2014
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEOPLE
For Marilyn Miller
From “Brownie” Foss
For Gary Sikes
From Kathy Good
For Ruth Kelly
From Kathy Good
Rachel Field &
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For Sandra Strong
From Larry Fulbright
Allegra proud
For Dan Humphrey
From Dottie Cairo
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For Willa Sargisson
From Janet Sigmond
For Dennis Claxton
From Beth Robbins
For Shirley Kolsky
From Ralph & Marilyn
Keppel
For Tony Laslovich
From Whitney Curtis
For H.D. Crain
From Ethel Crain
For Fern Robinson
From Deanna Raisl
For Barbara Werner
From Dennis Werner
From Wallace Hunter
For Verne Bowers
From Bill Bowers
Cynthia Nixon
For Walter “Slim” Warren
From Marilyn Warren
For Robert “Thunder”
Thornton
From Carolyn Thornton
For Irene Wright
From Jerry & Lygia Skipper
For Ida Rutledge
From Alice Foster
These long winter days…
For Jack Peterson
From Joyce Ferrie
For Kay Sitzman
From David & Barbara Purucker
My leash hanging on its hook
For Barbara Boatwright
From Ginny & Jack Friberg
waiting to be used
Brian Moss
Susan & Richard Crawford
The Hubbard Family
For Marie Decker
From Susan & Lonnie Wetzsteon
Winter 2014
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