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SPRING 2006
IN THIS ISSUE:
2005: A Year in Review
Volunteer of the Year
Hurricane Preparedness
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CONTENTS
From the President’s Desk
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Humane Education
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Animal Behavior: Ms. Behavin’
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Cruelty Investigations
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Volunteering
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2005
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Hurricane Preparedness
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Letters
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Happenings at the Houston SPCA
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Wish List and Charitable Giving
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In Honor/In Memory of
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Adoption Alumnae
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MISSION
To promote commitment to and respect for all animals and to free them from suffering, abuse and exploitation.
EDITOR:
Stacy Fox
SERVICES
The Houston SPCA accepts all animals. In addition to an
open-door policy, we provide the following comprehensive
programs and services:
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Patricia E. Mercer
Amber Benn
Meera Nandl
Julie Knapp
Max Mixson
Alice Sarmiento
Kelsey Williams
Julie Knapp
EXECUTIVE STAFF
President
Patricia E. Mercer
Vice President of Shelter Services
Jorge Ortega
Adoptions
Spay/neuter surgery for adopted animals
Humane education
Cruelty investigations
24-hour injured animal rescue
Pet-assisted therapy
Lost and found matching
Animal advocacy
Foster care program
Disaster response services
Pet loss support group
Pet Safe (provides temporary boarding for pets of victims
of domestic violence)
Behavior program/dog training classes
Mobile adoptions
Retail (pet supply store)
Critter Camp
Free vaccinations and spaying/neutering for pets of incomequalified families
DESIGN:
Active Imagination
PRINTER:
A&E Graphics
Vice President of
Administrative Services
David Dubec
Vice President of Volunteer
and Staff Resources
Julie Knapp
Vice President of Development and
Community Outreach
Alice Sarmiento
SHELTER HOURS
9 am – 7 pm , Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9 am – 5 pm , Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
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Houston SPCA Team Member
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The Houston SPCA offers many services to the community to help people
and animals. One of the most important aspects of our mission is to educate
the public about what we do and what they can do to help Houston's homeless
pets. Our Humane Education program takes on this challenge by starting
with the children. We teach them about responsible pet care, pet overpopulation
and animals’ feelings. They learn that animals deserve respect, kindness and
compassion. When children learn these things — and that there is someone
out there, like the Houston SPCA, to help those that cannot speak — it will
carry over into their adult lives and make them better citizens.
We had another great year in Humane Education. Our Manager of Humane
Education and Children's Programs not only presents our free school programs
but also facilitates shelter tours, directs the Spring Break and Summer Critter
Camps and coordinates the Girl Scout Paw Pals patch program. In 2005, we
presented over 300 school programs to almost 9000 Houston-area students
and led 93 shelter tours. There were 13 schools visited to present the Career
Day program, "Careers Working with Animals," with a total of 1385 students
in attendance.
As for the Girl Scouts, there were a total of 450 patches awarded for the year:
47 Daisies, 198 Brownies, 197 Juniors and eight Seniors/Cadettes. In order
to earn this patch, these Girl Scouts had to tour the shelter and learn about
what the Houston SPCA does every day to help homeless pets in our
community, as well as to participate in a selection of animal-related activities.
Many scouts donated money and supplies to the shelter as a service project.
Critter Camp was a huge success in 2005! There were two new camps added
to our summer program. Now we not only offer the Animal Welfare and
Animal Kingdom Critter Camps, but we have added the Dog & Cat Camp
and the Tween Camp for 12-14 year olds. During these camps, kids are
involved with lots of crafts, games, guest speakers and shelter animal activities.
The Tween Camp gets the older kids more involved in shelter activities.
Campers walk dogs, bathe them and learn about grooming, brush horses and
learn about several career opportunities working with animals. Summer Critter
Camp dates, information and registration will be available on our Web site
after Spring Break.
We had another
great year in
Humane Education!
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by Kelsey Williams
EVERY DOG CAN BE A GOOD CITIZEN
In just two years since the Houston SPCA began offering low-cost dog training
classes to the public, we have trained 230 teams through our group classes!
We currently offer four classes: puppy kindergarten, basic training level one,
basic training level two and a tricks and games class. All of these classes are
group classes with ten dogs per class and they are held once weekly for six
weeks. One of the most critical steps to developing a successful, loving
relationship with your dog is training. It is also very important that dog
owners participate in the training of their dogs. We offer group classes because
they provide a great outlet for dogs to learn appropriate interactions with
other people and dogs, and they also allow both dog and owner to learn
together in a fun and rewarding setting.
Dog training classes are important for every dog, even if you don’t think yours
really needs it. A good training program will focus on meeting a dog’s physical
and mental needs in a fun and rewarding manner. If worked with regularly,
dogs that respond to basic cues, such as “come,” “sit” and “stay” are less likely
to develop inappropriate behaviors, such as excessive barking, digging and
aggression. These same dogs have a better quality of life because they live in
an enriching environment and are able to practice some normal canine
behaviors in an appropriate way. Many inappropriate behaviors in dogs begin
because the dog is bored. Our classes focus not only on teaching your dog
appropriate behaviors but also on teaching people how to include their dogs
in every aspect of their lives.
All of the classes at the Houston SPCA are taught by a certified pet dog trainer
and certified animal behavior consultant. In the puppy kindergarten and basic
training classes, I teach all the basic behaviors like coming when called, sit,
down, stay, walking appropriately on a leash, leaving objects alone (leave-it),
dropping objects, no jumping, etc. We also discuss how to correct certain
inappropriate behaviors that cannot be corrected in a class setting, such as
housetraining, destructive chewing, digging, separation anxiety and much
more. Our tricks and games class is six weeks of constant fun! This class is
for people who just want to spend time with their dogs, playing and having
a good time. We teach all the basic tricks you’ve seen before—shake, roll-over,
play dead, etc.—but we also teach some new tricks like crawling, riding a
skateboard, jumping through hoola-hoops and even a little bit of agility
training!
If you or anyone you know are interested in dog training classes, please contact
the Houston SPCA Animal Behavior Department at (713) 869-7722,
ext. 187, or e-mail me at. All classes are held once weekly for six weeks and
cost $85 for the sessions. Dates for upcoming classes and registration forms
are available on the Houston SPCA Web site.
Kelsey’s Quick Tip:
One of the golden rules of animal training is: Behaviors that are reinforced
or rewarded are repeated; behaviors that are not reinforced simply go
away. If you know this rule, use it to help you train your dog. If he does
something right, make sure your dog gets reinforced for it every time
he does the behavior!
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by Charles Jantzen
The Houston SPCA Cruelty
Investigative team responds to
thousands of cases of animal
cruelty and drives tens of
thousands of miles rescuing
animals from danger and
distress each year.
2005 was a year that tested the team to its limits and each team member rose
to meet those challenges. More cases than ever before were reported to the
Houston SPCA and our teams responded to the needs of the animal victims
of Hurricane’s Katrina and Rita. The cases that the investigators worked
ranged widely from basic neglect to animal torture. The conditions in which
animals are kept and the overall care varied greatly and no two cases were
ever the same. The dedication of the Houston SPCA team members was
inspiring as they worked tirelessly to improve the lives of animals and give
them a better, second chance at life.
Repeat offenders are one of the most frustrating aspects of the Investigator’s
work. One of the most notable cases from last year involved a suspect that
previously had animals forcibly removed from her in the past by the Houston
SPCA. In this case, the animals were located on an overgrown piece of
property. They were forced to live in pens filled with feces and debris. There
were other animals on the property chained to abandoned cars and a lawn
mower. The Houston SPCA team located two dogs and two cats living in a
trailer home filled so high with debris that there was only a 4-foot gap between
the top of the material and the ceiling. Investigators carefully climbed and
crawled up and down the entire length of the trailer methodically searching
for trapped animals. Investigators had to battle their way through thickly
walled vegetation and over enormous piles of discarded household items in
their search for other victims. To their horror, they discovered live animals,
virtually bald from hair loss and frightened, living among dead animals in
varying stages of decomposition.
A judge awarded all of the animals to the Houston SPCA and the Investigative
team continues to closely monitor this suspect to make sure that another
animal never dies or suffers in her custody. We will also work at the legislative
level to try and strengthen animal cruelty laws to prevent this type of situation
from occurring in the future.
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Julie Knapp
Director of Volunteer Services
Congratulations to the volunteer Award
winners of 2006!
These dedicated volunteers were honored at the annual
Houston SPCA Staff and Volunteer Holiday Party held at
the Westin Galleria on December 9. We thank them for
their hard work and the time that they give each year to
the animals of the Houston SPCA.
Outstanding Volunteers in Cats – Beverly Fluke and Gail McDonald
Outstanding Volunteer in Large Dogs – Nancy Merritt
Outstanding Volunteer in Puppies – Sonya Chesson
Outstanding Volunteer in Retails – Stan Urbanek
Outstanding Volunteer in Special Events – Judy Salmon
Outstanding Volunteer in Small Mammals – Susan Clear
Outstanding Volunteer in Barn – Steve Rundell
Outstanding Volunteer in Foster Care – Kathy Baksi
2005 Houston SPCA Volunteer of the Year
Suzanne Kubin
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2005REVIEW
A YEAR IN REVIEW
by Alice Sarmiento
In early 2006, the Mayor’s Task Force released an
unflattering report on the state of Houston’s animal
shelters, including the Houston SPCA. The report
neglected to look closely at the reasons for
euthanasia and failed to include a list of the many
programs and services that the Houston SPCA
provides to the animals and people of the greater
Gulf Coast. In this report, “2005: A Year in
Review,” we’d like to clarify the mission, vision,
statistics and life-saving programs and services
offered by your Houston Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Houston SPCA is to promote commitment to and respect
for all animals and to protect them from suffering, abuse and exploitation.
Vision Statement:
We will lead our community to appreciate the value of animals. We will
provide exemplary services that strengthen the human-animal bond.
The Houston SPCA is an open-door shelter providing services to more than
100,000 animals a year, including dogs and cats; small mammals like guinea
pigs, hamsters and rabbits; birds; farm animals like horses, cows, goats, pigs
and other animals; and native wildlife. The Houston SPCA is the ONLY
shelter in the Greater Gulf Coast area with the ability to provide humane,
temporary shelter for big, exotic cats like lions and tigers and other exotic
animals like primates and bears. The Houston SPCA accepts all animals in
need. Programs and services include: adoptions and foster care; lost and found
matching; humane education; cruelty investigations; 24-hour injured animal
ambulance and rescue service; spay/neuter of all adopted animals prior to
placement; free vaccinations and sterilizations for pets of income-qualified
families; the PetSafe program, which provides free temporary boarding, minor
medical care, vaccinations and sterilization for pets of families fleeing domestic
abuse; animal behavior helpline and dog training classes to adopters and the
general public; disaster relief services; pet loss support group; and pet-facilitated
therapy. All of the programs and services of the Houston SPCA, excluding
adoptions, Critter Camp and dog training classes, are free of charge.
SHELTERING.
In 2005, the Houston SPCA received 32,978 animals, a five percent decrease
over the previous year. Of the animals admitted to the Houston SPCA, 15,389
were canines, 14,440 were felines, 1005 were other domestic animals like
hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs, 831 were farm animals like horses, cows,
goats and pigs, and 793 were wildlife or exotic animals. Euthanasia decreased
by seven percent over 2004. Nearly 100 percent of the healthy, behaviorally
sound canines and 96percent of the healthy, behaviorally sound felines were
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placed into new, loving permanent homes! Other reasons for canine and
feline euthanasia included aggression, heartworm positive, mange or ringworm
and other skin disorders resulting in severe hair loss, untreatable medical
conditions like severe traumatic injuries, too young, canine distemper, kennel
cough in dogs and upper respiratory infection in cats, parvo and requestedby-owner.
ADOPTIONS.
The Houston SPCA remains the leader in the adoptions arena, placing more
animals into new homes than all other area shelters combined. In 2005, a
total of 13,505 animals found new homes, thanks to the Houston SPCA, a
21 percent increase in five years! We also placed 178 animals with our adoption
partners
MOBILE ADOPTIONS.
The Houston SPCA Mobile Adoption program brings adoptable animals
directly to the community throughout the year. Last year, 303 animals found
new homes, thanks to this life-saving program.
INFANT CARE PROGRAM.
This program provides free bottles, formula and directions to people
surrendering unweaned puppies and kittens. They are asked to care for these
babies until they are old enough for adoption. Hundreds of these “infant
care kits” were distributed last year. As a result, neonatal feline euthanasia
has decreased 66 percent and neonatal canine euthanasia has decreased 68
percent in just two years!
FOSTER PROGRAM.
The Houston SPCA’s foster program continues to attract families who are
willing to share their lives with young, sick or injured animals and give them
a second chance at life. There are nearly 600 families who nurtured and loved
1128 animals last year. The Houston SPCA also offers a Second
Chance/Healthy Adoptable Foster Program. This program places adoptable
animals in the shelter into temporary foster homes, rather than euthanizing
them, when space is needed for incoming animals. Last year, 151 dogs and
cats were saved!
CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS.
The nationally recognized Houston SPCA Cruelty Investigations Team
continues to set the investigative standard. Our team of highly trained men
and women drove nearly 130,000 miles protecting the innocent and investigated
nearly 9000 cases of animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. The work of the
Cruelty Investigations Team is featured nationally on Animal Planet’s “Animal
Cops: Houston” television show!
24-HOUR INJURED ANIMAL RESCUE.
The Houston SPCA continues to be the ONLY agency in the greater Houston
area to provide an injured animal rescue and ambulance service 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year. Over 1500 animals were rescued from danger and
distress in 2005.
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NATIVE WILDLIFE.
The Houston SPCA is proud of its commitment to saving our native wildlife.
We work in cooperation with Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education to
return native wildlife to their original habitat whenever possible. Last year,
this life-saving partnership assisted nearly 800 wild animals.
HUMANE EDUCATION.
Humane education is all about helping children and adults develop a sense
of compassion, respect, a sense of justice and commitment to our animal
friends. In 2005, the Humane Education Department gave 313 presentations,
visited 8362 students, gave 98 shelter tours, distributed 1400 Humane
Education newsletters, awarded 460 Girl Scout “Paw Pals” patches and hosted
nine weeks of Critter Camp for 109 campers.
SPAY/NEUTER AND VETERINARY SERVICES.
All animals adopted from the Houston SPCA are spayed or neutered prior
to placement. The Houston SPCA also provides free spaying and neutering
to pets of income-qualified families three days a week. Last year, 8335
adoption animals were sterilized and 1142 free spays/neuters were performed
at our free clinics. In addition, 99 dogs were treated for heartworms and the
veterinary staff performed hundreds of life-saving surgeries to mend broken
bones, fractures and other traumatic injuries!
PETSAFE PROGRAM.
The PetSafe program provides free temporary boarding, minor medical care,
vaccinations and spaying or neutering for pets of families fleeing domestic
violence and seeking a safe haven in area shelters. The Houston SPCA believes
that wherever people are at risk, animals are also at risk. This program helps
save the lives of the families who might be reluctant to leave a pet behind
with a batterer and saves the lives of the pets they cherish.
DISASTER RESPONSE SERVICES.
The American Red Cross, the City of Houston and local law enforcement
recognize the Houston SPCA as the lead agency providing disaster relief,
rescue and recovery services in our area. Last summer was extremely busy.
We sheltered 1500 animal victims of Hurricane Katrina, 1200 victims of
Hurricane Rita and provided food and water to more than 8000 animals left
behind in homes in Beaumont and the six-county East Texas area affected
by Hurricane Rita.
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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR & TRAINING.
The Houston SPCA was the first animal welfare organization in the greater
Houston area to have a full-time, certified, university-trained professional
Animal Behavior Specialist on staff. The Houston SPCA offers low-cost dog
training classes, taught by a certified pet dog trainer and animal behavior
consultant, to adopters and the general public. These classes focus on meeting
a dog’s physical and mental needs in a fun and rewarding manner. Dogs
trained through our program are less likely to develop inappropriate behaviors,
such as excessive barking, digging and aggression. Through group classes,
230 teams have been trained. In addition, thousands of people have received
free telephone counseling, which enables us to address behavior issues
immediately. And the Animal Behavior Specialist also works with shelter
staff to evaluate the temperaments of incoming animals in order to make
perfect matches with potential adopters.
PET FACILITATED THERAPY.
Teams of volunteers visit the sick and elderly in nursing homes and hospitals
with animals from the shelter. These caring teams bring smiles to thousands
of people in need!
PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP.
The Houston SPCA offers a free pet loss support group to people experiencing
the loss of a beloved pet. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month
and is facilitated by a professional counselor.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES.
Volunteers are critical to the life-saving mission of the Houston SPCA. In
2005, over 500 volunteers contributed 46,000 hours of service.
The Houston SPCA depends entirely on the generosity and kindness of people
just like you! We receive no funding from tax dollars, the United Way, or general
operating support from national animal welfare groups like the ASPCA or the
HSUS. The Houston SPCA has been designated a “Four-Star Charity” by Charity
Navigator. Thousands of innocent lives were saved last year, thanks to your
charitable gifts. Please consider giving to Houston’s largest and most progressive
animal shelter and welfare organization in 2006 and make it possible for us to
realize our mission!
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PROTECTING YOUR PETS FROM DISASTER
by Stacy Fox
The Texas Gulf Coast is a place of beauty and varying environments. There
are sandy beaches, flat prairies and piney woods. It is not a matter of whether
or not the grasslands or forests will burn or if a hurricane or tropical storm
will strike but of when! In addition to natural disasters, we are also at risk from
man-made events like chemical spills, toxic releases and deadly explosions.
Knowing how to protect your pet from disaster today may prevent tragedy
and save its life tomorrow.
First, make sure you know the evacuation route from your home. Everyone
in your family should know the plan and be prepared to evacuate quickly and
safely. Plan ahead to ensure that your family and pets will have a safe place to
stay, because most evacuation shelters do not allow pets. Identify animal
shelters, boarding facilities, veterinarians, motels and friends or relatives outside
your area that may be willing to temporarily house your pets after a disaster.
If, for some reason, you are forced to leave your pets behind, post highly visible
signs in windows and on doors, letting rescue workers know how many pets
are inside and where they are located; where you are; and your vet’s name and
phone number. Leave plenty of fresh water in a large open container that
cannot be tipped over. Leave food in a battery-timed feeder that will prevent
your pets from eating all their food in one day. Separate dogs from cats and,
in the case of flooding, make sure that they have access to high shelves or
counters where they can seek safety.
Build a disaster kit for your pets. Include the following:
Extra leashes and collars
A plastic pet carrier or kennel
A copy of your pet’s medical and shot records sealed in a plastic bag
A pet first aid book and supplies
Medications (one month supply)
Non-spill food and water bowls
Cat litter and foil/disposable litter pans
Plastic bags (for waste disposal)
Towels and blankets
Non-electric can opener
Paper towels
Disinfectant
Grooming supplies
A recent photo of your pet in case you are separated and need
to make “lost pet” flyers
A two-week supply of food and water
We learned a lot of lessons from last year’s dual disasters of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita, the most critical being that advance planning can be the difference
between life and death!
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DISASTER
If you evacuate, TAKE YOUR PETS WITH YOU! Animals left behind in a
disaster can become injured, lost or killed. Animals turned loose to fend for
themselves are likely to become victims of starvation or predation or to die
from consuming contaminated food and water. Your pets should be wearing
a collar and I.D. tag at all times with current information.
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guys for saving the local animals.
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love animals as much as I do.
Some day I want to be an animal
cop just like you guys.
Love,
Cheyanne
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KRINGLE’S KRITTERS
NEIMAN MARCUS GOES
TO THE CATS AND DOGS
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The 16 Annual Houston SPCA and Neiman Marcus Holiday Pet Adoption
Event was a huge success this year. On the first floor of Neiman Marcus,
Galleria, cuddly canines and frolicking felines played in specially decorated
windows. Theater Under the Stars designed the windows in a “Cats” and
“Dr. Doolittle” theme. Houston SPCA staff and volunteers were on hand
from November 25 through December 23, playing matchmaker and helping
bring families and homeless animals together for life. With 118 adoptions
in all, it was easily the most successful year for this life-saving event!
The Houston SPCA is grateful to Neiman Marcus, Stacey Swift and the
Neiman Marcus PR Department and to Louis Serrat and the Neiman’s Design
Team. We’d also like to thank Amy Hernandez and Theatre Under the Stars
for helping with the incredible window designs!
Kringle’s Kritters brought a touch of the holiday season to the Houston SPCA
in December. The lobby was filled with holiday music and the “HO HO
HO” of St. Nick as animals lined up to pose pretty for the camera. Santa
made three visits to the shelter, giving cats, dogs and even the resident rooster
an opportunity to be photographed on the jolly fellow’s lap From eager
beagles to lovely labs to cuddly kitties, Santa had visits from a variety of fourlegged pals.
Some deserving boys and girls received more than a photo and a goody bag.
They received a friend for life! Tyler Luck was one such good boy, and he
and his family welcomed a beautiful, adorable puppy into their hearts and
home.
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OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS STRUT THEIR STUFF
AT THE 2006 HOUSTON SPCA MUTT STRUT!
On April 8 at 10:30 a.m., a “paws-itively” good time began as thousands
of our four-legged friends paraded through the streets of Houston. These
animals and their human companions strutted their stuff to help raise
lifesaving funds for the more than 60,000 homeless, abused and neglected
animals the Houston SPCA serves every year through programs that
include adoptions, foster care, humane education, animal cruelty
investigation, disaster relief, 24-hour injured animal rescue, lost and found,
pet loss support and more.
The 2006 Houston SPCA Mutt Strut was a fun-filled event that began
with a two-mile fun walk through the streets of downtown. A Post-walk
Promenade took place in beautiful Jones Plaza where our four-legged
friends competed in a variety of contests. Cool demonstrations kept the
crowd entertained, and many local vendors were on hand to share their
pet-related expertise and services.
Luncheon article to come
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO
HELP THE ANIMALS AT THE HOUSTON SPCA
GIFTS FROM THE HEART
by Alice Sarmiento
We were so impressed by the support we received after both Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. It was amazing to see how much people care! What many
did not realize was the toll it took on our shelter. Sure, we were tired, but we
had to go on. Because of that, our services continued uninterrupted as we
took on the great task of saving hurricane victims and saving lives here at
home. We had to spread our energies and cancel a major event. That is why
I remind you of the importance of continuing your support of the Houston
SPCA. We hope we will never again face what 2005 brought us, but we must
be ready for 2006 and beyond. So please remember us as we continue our
daily work and prepare to face what the future may bring.
A THOUGHTFUL WAY...
To give Houston’s homeless animals a second chance at life! Your gift
today helps the Houston SPCA provide services for more than 60,000
animals every year. The Houston SPCA places more animals into
permanent, loving, responsible homes than all other area shelters
combined. And, your Houston SPCA accepts all animals in need. No
animal is EVER turned away!
One good way to remember loved ones and to help our animal friends
at the same time is through a gift to the Houston SPCA. Gifts may be
extended in memory of a loved one…in honor of a special occasion
such as a birthday, anniversary, retirement or wedding… as a holiday
remembrance… or, as a way to say a special “Thank You!”
To honor the memory of a beloved pet or celebrate the adoption of a
new animal friend…
We will promptly notify whomever you designate that this gift has been
received from you, for the occasion you have specified. The amount
you have given is completely confidential and will appear only on our
acknowledgment to you.
Please make checks payable to, “Houston SPCA” Your Gift is tax deductible.
Please fill out this section completely:
To enroll in the Animal Friends Monthly
giving, complete the form and return
it to the Houston SPCA with one
of the following:
Enclosed is $
For:
Memorial
In Honor Of
• A voided check
General Donation
• A voided savings account deposit slip
• Your bank name and account number
In Memory Of
or
(This does not include debit cards.)
In Honor Of
Please debit a monthly gift of
Occasion:
$
Please Notify: Name:
from my
Checking account
Address:
City:
Savings account
State:
Zip:
Signature (required)
Gift From:
Name
Address
City:
Additional Comments:
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The Houston SPCA accepts donations online! The site is a generous project
of the team over at ESX Engineering. Please take the time to visit. Check out
the great site, browse around to discover shelter happenings and, while you’re
there, make an online donation.
MATCHING GIFTS DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS!
BRICK BY BRICK, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AUTO DONATION
By supporting the Houston SPCA Friendswalk, you will help the thousands
of homeless and abused animals that are in our care. Like the bricks that
currently line our walk, a brick can be engraved with your own personal
message and permanently placed along our walk for only $150. For an
additional $65, you can have a loose engraved brick to place in your garden
or library. Call(713) 869-SPCA, ext. 142, to get your brick today.
Donating that old vehicle is great way to help the animals of the Houston
SPCA and a great tax-deduction for you. We accept vehicles, running or not,
through our auto donation program. Call (713) 869-SPCA, ext. 141, to make
this easy and hassle-free donation.
CAT AND DOG KENNEL SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring a kennel at the Houston SPCA is a unique way to show your
support for the homeless and abused pets that we care for on a daily basis.
For only $250 per year or $1000 for a lifetime sponsorship, your personalized
message will be engraved on a kennel sign that will be placed throughout the
shelter. Your commitment will help with our life-saving efforts. Call (713)
869-SPCA, ext. 142, to place your name or message in our shelter today.
DO SOMETHING FOR NOTHING!
It’s simple to help! Just present your donation card or HSPCA code to the
corresponding grocery store and a portion of your bill will be donated to the
Houston SPCA.
Randall’s Remarkable Card Code #777: Stop by the customer service desk
at Randall’s, and ask them to link your Remarkable Card to our Good
Neighbor number.
And next time you’re in Kroger, be sure to have the cashier swipe your
Kroger Share Card.
Ask your employers if they match charitable contributions. Many companies
do! It’s a great way to double your donations through your companies’ generous
matching gifts programs.
REMEMBERING THE ANIMALS IN YOUR WILL
You can make a lasting gift to the animals by naming the
Houston SPCA as a beneficiary in your will, living trust, life
insurance policy, pension plan or charitable trust. Such gifts are
tax-deductible for estate tax purposes.
To ensure that your intentions are carried out according to your
wishes, be sure to use our full name and address: Houston
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 900 Portway
Drive, Houston, TX 77024.
The Houston SPCA is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.
With more than 82 years of service to the animals and people
of Houston, Harris County and the greater Gulf Coast region,
the Houston SPCA has a long-standing record of being a careful
steward of funds. The Houston SPCA is not a part of any other
local or national humane society or SPCA and does not receive
any United Way or government funding.
Thank You To Our
Donors Who Have Helped
Make The Houston SPCA One
Of The Country’s Leading
Animal Protection
Organizations.
HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS
Animals are dear to many people’s hearts. And what better way to honor or
memorialize someone than with a gift to the Houston SPCA. We receive
honorariums for birthdays, marriages, everyday accomplishments and even
a few BARK Mitzvahs! Memorials are a great way to remember a beloved pet
or loved one and his or her love for animals. These gifts are recognized in the
last few pages of each issue of The Voice of the Voiceless.
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Diane M. Sterling, In honor of Barkley
Belinda-Leigh & Paul Hall, “In honor of Bartles, Sable and Yoshi“
Tessa S. Lesley & Carl S. Stutts, In honor of Cathy & Dennis Spar & their Huskies-Kemo and IPO girl
Phil & Paula Panneck, In honor of Christian Panneck
Craig T. Lackey, In honor of Dr. Robert Shannon
Dorothy L. Prescott, In honor of Frank Yahner
Jennifer Lucas, Cy-Fair I.S.D. Media Specialist, In honor of Jessica Hughes-District Professional Libarian
Geraldine Lotton, In honor of Joan McKinney
Carol Lynn Brown, In honor of JoAnn Ellis & Susan Belden at Fondren 5 Star Kennel
Suzanne & Dewey Rozar, In honor of John Jankowski
Marian Chapman, In honor of Kimberley Baker's Birthday
Charlene Ware, In honor of Sandy Snow & Sarilea Deaton
Anne H. Bushman, In honor of Stephen & Susan Mathews
Martha & Ronald Storms, In honor of William Lambert's Birthday
Marilyn D. & Williams A. Brown, “In honor of Melanie & Tim Elmer, Leonora & Frank Elder, Julie & Nikki
Seibert, Carey & Dave Kelley, Rita, Renee & Laura Griffin“
Karen A. Stewart, In honor of Harry Wong
Dana & Eugene T. Wood, In honor of Addie
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, In honor of Alison Smith & Dean Burkhardt
Mary Y. & James Clifton, “In honor of all your pupcakes, Linda Hudson & Mike Clann“
Ronald L. & Mary Compton, In honor of Andrew Wilkomirski
Catherine E. Compton, In honor of Andrew Wilkomirski
Marilyn J. Gouvan, In honor of Animal Cops
Billie Diann Warren, In honor of Ann & Bobby Mize
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Ann Cole
Sheryl A. Falk, In honor of Annabelle Falk
Leeann Artingstall, In honor of AnnaMae Schuler
Kim A. Jakub, In honor of Annie
H. Fenny Juan, In honor of Baboo Ooi
Mary H. C. & J. L. Sylve, “In honor of Banjo, Little One & Chewy Davis“
Rebecca D. Brown, In honor of Barbara Turner
Mary Y. & James Clifton, “In honor of Belle, KoKo & Charlie“
Joan Harman, In honor of Ben Davis
Linda S. Genneken, In honor of Beringer & Butch
Lynn Jackson, In honor of Bill Street
Cathy L. Reinbeck, In honor of Boo Burttschell
Mary Y. & James Clifton, In honor of Brinkley
Paulette Gang, In honor of Bucky & Sinatra
Deborah G. & James Forker, “In honor of Burt L. Darden, Sr.“
Jennifer Rodgers, “In honor of the Cairn Terrier, Denni“
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Cara Delgado & Carol Herron
Carolyn Simmons, In honor of Catherine Athearn
Jackie L. Waite, In honor of Charlie
Michele Barton, In honor of Chickey
Yuri L. Tsuchitani, In honor of Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, In honor of Cindy & J.R. Hunter
Kami L. Slaback, In honor of Cindy Hunter
Julie Antley, In honor of Cissy & Judy
Richard & Debbie Botthof, In honor of Claudia & Chuck Jirka
Bettye J. Cutting, In honor of Clyde
Melissa Mares, In honor of Cookie & Freckles
Darline T. Wagner, In honor of Darline T. Wagner
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, In honor of Dave & Nancy Cook
Edward L. Ferguson, In honor of Dave Kubala
John D. Elmer, In honor of David & Suzanne Bang
Dana L. Desenberg, In honor of David R. Jones
Gretchen L. Barrera, In honor of David T. Schorr
Tara J. Cunningham, In honor of De Cunningham
Dana K. Sublett, In honor of Deborah Schuren
JoAnn M. Bicking, In honor of Deborah Spatola
Karen Dubrul, In honor of the doctors & staff at Mt. Airy Animal Hospital
Kendra Spencer, In honor of Doug Powell
Stephen G. Sachnik, In honor of Dr. Christine Orengo
Patricia Forbes, In honor of Dr. Courtney Forbes
Valerie J. Stateson, In honor of Dr. Courtney Forbes
Ralph E. & Toni Wallingford, In honor of Dr. L. D. Eckermann
Jennifer Helm, In honor of Dr. Scott Sprabery
Taffi Tippit Bissonnet Southampton Veterinary Clinic In honor of Dr. Tippit's clients
M. Drew & Jill Wasson, In honor of Drew Wasson
Kelly Ward, In honor of Duchesne Academy Lower School Faculty & Staff
Richard & Debbie Botthof, In honor of Ed & Tena Russ
Norma W. & Mitchell T. Borne, In honor of Edith Ann Graber & Richard Audre Jr.'s Marriage
Iliana G. & John L. Haddad, In honor of Eleanor's 1st Birthday
Linda L. Tapia, In honor of Electra
Jannis Cooley, In honor of Elizabeth Vittor
Howard & Lottie Marcus, In honor of Ellen Marcus' Birthday
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Emily Blondeau & Elaine Prappas
Robert C. Ervin, In honor of Emily Downing
Karla C. & John R. Ring, In honor of Eva J. Ring's Birthday
Katrin Brown, In honor of Fiona MacIntosh
Sallie K. Carlisle, In honor of Fletcher
James C. Martin, In honor of Fritz
Dessie Humphries, In honor of Genie Dunnage
Jane Humphries, In honor of Genie Dunnage
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Gerda Gregersen & Jan Clark
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, “In honor of Grace, Gavin & Peter Geib“
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Miriam E. Mainguy, In honor of Hannah Yeates Birthday
Leslie Kelso, In honor of Hannah Yeates Birthday
Mark J. & Catherine D. McRae, In honor of Hannah Yeates Birthday
Jennifer Sidenstricker, In honor of Harold & Linda DesChamps
Margaret A. Earsley, “In honor of Heather M., Paul G., Aaron A. & Justin H. at WHS“
Allene S. Holman, In honor of Helen Shoup
John L. Ruhberg, In honor of Helen Shoup
Diana LeBlanc, “In honor of her cat, Tom“
Linda S. Button, “In honor of her dog, Shasta“
Sara M. Zehner, In honor of Honey Matera
Rachel E. Cauley, In honor of India & Kamali Unger
Helen Richardson, In honor of Jacqueline & Dana Atkinson
Stephen J. & Gerry Cerra, In honor of Jacqueline K. Maher
Jane & Jeff Haas, In honor of Jane Honey Shaw
Mary R. Murrin, In honor of Janet Herman
Esther M. Perrine, In honor of Jennifer Hovas
Rebecca L. Wingstrom, In honor of Jennifer Johnson
Karen V. Bendorf, In honor of Jim Boller
Sifa N. Mvoi, In honor of Jim Spence
Jennifer Helm, In honor of Jim White
Joan B. Wood, In honor of Jodi Bishop's Birthday
Mary R. Murrin, In honor of John & Anna Roach
Justin Harris, In honor of John & Pat Harris
Smith Barney Citigroup, In honor of John G. Parsons
Carol Ann McNeely, In honor of Joyce McNeely-Kreitzer
Jennifer Anderson, In honor of Julie Gutman
Mary Ann Oler, “In honor of Karla, Gail, Susan & Carolyn“
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, In honor of Kay & Clark Martin
Aarika Florus, In honor of Kerstin Menander
Lynn D. Marchesi, In honor of Kitty Witty & Annie Anders
Brad L. Turner, In honor of Kitty Lund
Dana K. Heckman, In honor of Laura Coughlin
Randi L. Rea, In honor of Laura David
Warren H. Fisher, In honor of Laura Davis
Casey A. Collins, In honor of Laura F. Leavitt
Allen L. Ratcliff, In honor of Les & Ginger Crane
Lauren D. Damen, In honor of Linda & Ben Reid
Janice M. Wilson, In honor of Linda King
Barbara Thomas, “In honor of Linda Miller by Carolyn, Barbara, and Renee“
Lisa J. Seymour, In honor of Lindsey Stewart
Greg Roberson, In honor of Lisa Cherbuliez
Cathy Wining-Thomas, In honor of Lisa Honey
Laura Walther, In honor of Luis the rescue driver
Nancy & Joe L. Flores, In honor of Luther & Marilyn Brewer
Bonnie B. & Philip Mills, In honor of Lynn Marchesi's Birthday
Billie A. Thurmond, In honor of Mr. And Mrs. John Shaw & Mr. And Mrs. Marvin L. Jones
Gabrielle R. Patout, In honor of Maddy Elo Apslund
Lori Carper, In honor of Madeline
Judith L. Deeds, In honor of Maggie & Bailey Lily
Jack C. & Karen Faubion, In honor of Marcia Carpenter
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Maria Perez
Anna M. Vander Voort, In honor of Marise' Mikulis
Carolyn E. Schaff, “In honor of Martha K. Suiter, Wilson & Tucker“
G. Justin Ehni, In honor of Martine Kaye
Julie H. & Bob Jenkins, In honor of Maya & Bob Buck
Mary Y. & James Clifton, In honor of Meekah Simon
Kimberly J. Munson, In honor of Michele & Richard Albrecht
Matthew J. Oprendek, In honor of Michele Quattlebaum
Jack G. & Trina J. Stanfield, In honor of Micki Fine & Kidder Peabody
Peggy R. Weiser, In honor of Midge Leonard
Candace J. Sherman, In honor of Miriam Murphy
Jeanne C. & Ed Daniels Westenfield Development Co. In honor of Miss Ellie Puckett
Mary H. C. & J. L. Sylve, In honor of Momma & Kit-Kat Sledge
Lucie A. Aldridge, In honor of Montrose Animal Clinic
Michael & Aprille Wait, In honor of Morgan & Connor Short
Michele T. Silver, “In honor of Mrs. O. J. Tauber, Jr.“
Nancy Bolduc River Oaks Animal Hospital In honor of Mrs. R. P. Bushman
Thomas L. Guerrero, In honor of Mucho Poocho
Ruth Lancaster, In honor of Murray the Cat
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Nancy Michon & Lisa Shaw
Nancy S. & David W. Beck, In honor of Nancy Pittman
David & Millicent Lewis, In honor of Niles & Maggie Warner; Conrad & Sherman Lewis
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Parker Baldaro & Donece Knudsen
Phyllis Butler, In honor of Paul Bowmen's Birthday
Melissa D. Hensley, In honor of Paula Bailey
Karen Holmes, In honor of the people who helped during Katrina
Vicki B. & Gary Friedman, In honor of Rick & Beverly Fetterman
Catherine Deblieux, In honor of Romeo
Jacque Berkaw, In honor of Sally Berkaw & Sam
Annette R. Littleton, In honor of Sandi Phillips
Deborah L. & Dennis K. Wood, In honor of Sean Runkle
Barbara Konig, “In honor of Sharon Pearson & her daughter, Kellie“
Jim & Kathy H. Hall, In honor of Sissy & Skippy Hall
Dan B. Bailey, In honor of Sterling Bailey
Karen B. Knecht, In honor of Sue Buckley
Steven Unger, In honor of Sue Unger
Lynn E. Lovat, In honor of Susan Graham & Royce Carrington
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Scott M., Miller, In honor of Susan Miller
Carol A. McNamara, In honor of Susan Nemoto
Sally C. & Don Bell, In honor of Suzanne Zimmerman & David Bang
Lesley L. Lloyd, In honor of Suzanne Zimmerman's Marriage
Susan E. Schaff, In honor of Taffy Charlie
Sandra L. Snow, In honor of Terri Ware
Lisbeth M. Lazaron, In honor of the Cerimele Family
“Hillary, Clark & Ethan“ Davis, In honor of the Cole Family Feral Cats & Max Mixson
Marjorie E. McCormick, In honor of the Houston SPCA
Donielle Hall-Kasperek, In honor of the Katrina & Rita victims
Carolyn & Ed Schreiber, In honor of the marriage of Suzanne Zimmerman & David Bang
Charlotte & Chris Richmond, In honor of the Okerlund family
Lindy A. & Christopher J. Gilbert, In honor of the Reid Walker family
John B. Shethar, “In honor of the staff at Montlake Alehouse, Seattle, WA“
Frederica J. & Don D. Irwin, In honor of the wedding of Molly Quigley & Joby Hughes
Daniel & Sharron Sanborn, In honor of their wedding guests
Peggy Dougherty, “In honor of their 9-year old dog, Migraine“
Gail E. Alwyd, In honor of Thomas & Dylan Hinnessey
Julie Altman, In honor of Thomas Altman
Tara Larimer, In honor of Tommy
Randi L. Rea, In honor of Virginia Levisee
Kay & Fred Zeidman, In honor of Wick & Rob Rowland
Mary Y. & James Clifton, In honor of your lovable Oreo Matlock
Brian T. & Jennifer Boro, In honor of Ziggy Boro
Elizabeth Guerrero, In honor of James D. Prappas
IN MEMORY
Kathryn A. & Samir Al-Jazrawi, In memory of Boomer
Klein ISD - Krahn Elementary School In memory of Lynn Winters
Laurence B. McCullough, “In memory of Gabriel, Brownwood, & Sam & Duke“
Margaret H. Brofman, “In memory of Tawny, the 19-year old cat“
Barbara Walt, In memory of Butch
Wallace L. K. DeHay, In memory of Buttercream and In honor of Angel; Eliot; and Joe
Elizabeth & Ronald Kast, In memory of Charles A. Jeffreys
Betty T. Bailey, In memory of Constancy L. Theisman
Sandra J. Savit, In memory of David Scroggins
Padmakant & Nita Mehta, In memory of Neal the Golden Retriever
Mary Ann & Steve Martin, In memory of Frances Chumer Gasiewski
Bethany Creswick, “In memory of Gildah, Siegfried & Roy's 57 year-old elephant“
Jo-Anne & John Chappelle, In memory of Jeanette Louise Chappelle
Faye P. Ritzmann, In memory of Johanna Payne
Jodi A. Brock-Bates, In memory of Maggie Walmer
Doris J. Rimmer, In memory of Mrs. Jean Nester & Pepper
Sal & Patty Gambino, In memory of Ola Bosworth
Tina K. & Steven J. Harrison, In memory of Scruffy
Melanie P. Cutler, In memory of Shatsie Cutler
Jean & Stewart Nelson, In memory of Sugar Douglas
T. C. & Phyllis W. Osborne, In memory of Thomas E. Nowlin Of Exxon and Milton T.Willis- KODA
Maryan R. Jistel, In memory of Abbey Jistel the Corgi and Maryan the Llasa apso
Robert M. Tartell, In memory of a squirrel
Judith Ann McIntyre, In memory of all her dogs
Emma Paugh, In memory of all my 4-legged friends
Irene R. Hernandez, In memory of Angel
Bette C. & B. G. Cox, In memory of Ann Icenhower Arnold
Katrina M. & James N. Hock, In memory of Anna Rogers
Eleanor B. Moler, In memory of Apache Head
Donna Geresner, In memory of Ashley
Sandra P. Harper, In memory of Ashley S. Rogers
Stephanie E. Page, In memory of Bailey Pounds
Dana E. Lardner, In memory of Baker Waldman
Susan E. Middleton, In memory of Barbara Hilton
Beth D. Barron, In memory of Barley & Hoover LaFon
Kristi A. Garvin, In memory of Beau & Hope
Bryan S. & Adrienne Bilbrey, In memory of Ben
Amy P. Leibman, In memory of Benjamin Calvert
Joanna P. Meinecke, In memory of Bentley Collier
Debra K. & Phillip M. Bellan, In memory of Bernie Rockoff
James Christopher, In memory of Bertha V. Cole
Betty L. Carter, In memory of Betty Miller
Ruth Stone, “In memory of Beulah Voith, Mr. MacElhaney, Tookie, Tippy“
Jessica R. Danley, “In memory of Biscuit, Chloe & Bailey“
George Lancaster, In memory of Bogey Farb
Martin J. & Kelli C. Fein, In memory of Bogie Farb
Jeanne C. & Ed Daniels Westenfield Development Co. In memory of Boogie Puckett
Bessie J. Liedtke, In memory of Boots Holm
Stacy & Stephen Fox, In memory of Bruce the Beta
Amanda L. Nordstrom, In memory of Bubby Nordstrom
James Barrett, In memory of Bucky Fox
Maurice R. & Margaret C. Brown, In memory of Bull Brown
Faye Copland, In memory of Butter Risen
Jo C. Welch, In memory of Callie
Donna Lutz, In memory of Camille Romans
Andrew V. DeAngelis, In memory of Carley
The Ney Foundation, In memory of Carol Cotton
Susan A. & Mark A. Calhoun, In memory of Carole Muzinich
“Valero Refining-Texas, LP“, In memory of Carole Muzinich and Susan & Troy Cook
Warren G. Swartz, In memory of Carolyn Benish
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“Carl, Gail, Adam & Abby“ Blank, In memory of Cary Edward Blank
Dawn R. & Jose Martinez, In memory of Casey Jones
Miriam & Avi S. Raphaeli, In memory of Casey Gerold
Mark A. & Rosetta S. Urbach, In memory of Cedric Maberry
Sandra & Cliff Blackerby, “In memory of Charles G. Dunwoody, Jr.“
Jan W. Witham, In memory of Charlie Bertillion
Gary H. Prazak, In memory of Charlie Davis
Janie H. & Richard C. Russell, In memory of Chelsea Russell
Katherine A. Cox, In memory of Chrissy & Gilbert Kirk
Barbara A. Selby, In memory of Cinnamon & Prince
Sharon K. Pearson, In memory of Cleo Konig
Toni L. Blankmann, In memory of Clyde Uptegrove
Martin J. & Kelli C. Fein, In memory of Cody Cohn
Steven J. Berg, In memory of Copper
Jessica J. Tovar, In memory of Crackers & Mr. Bojangles White
Ora Lee Peters, In memory of Crystal
Kristy Clark, In memory of Daniel S. Spies
Kristin Kevern, In memory of David Crafts
Sandra A. & Ray L. Fortenberry, In memory of Domino Leleux
Jeanne Holderman, In memory of Dorothy Schmidt
Donna & Barry Davis, In memory of Dr. E. P. Stallings
John S. & Frances S. Morton, In memory of Dr. Helen K. S. Thomas
Jane S. Erskine, In memory of Dr. Helen Thomas
Juliet Laverde, In memory of Duchess Kerrigan
Scarlett M. DeLaune Animal Emergency & Urgent Care Center In memory of Duke Fuller
Jody Terry, In memory of Dzintars Kozlowskis
Leland R. & Gerry Bertillion, In memory of Earline Crutchfield
Brenda L. Williams, In memory of Ellie & Missy
Donna C. Lawson, In memory of Erika Radon
“George, Mary & AnaMichelle“ Lopez, In memory of Erin Elliott
Thomas & Barbara Stafford, In memory of Erin Elliott
Mary Ellen Weberlein, In memory of Erin Elliott
Carol Blain, In memory of Erin Elliott
Carol & Christopher Elliot, In memory of Erin M. Elliott
Elena M. & John Hawson, In memory of Erin M. Elliott
Jennifer H. Thompson, In memory of Ernestine McCann
Mary B. Schlipf, In memory of Evelyn Waters
Royal Purple LTD. In memory of Faye E. Wilson
Betty Taylor Ham, In memory of Fiona Mae & Ruffian Rose Taylor
Jeannie Knudson, In memory of Friskers
James C. Martin, In memory of Fritz
Nancy Wynne, In memory of Fritz Lundquist
Carol K. Vargas, In memory of George Vargas
Cynthia S. Seeman, In memory of George Kellogg
Deborah D. Mireur, In memory of Glenda Laney's Mother
Elaine M. Hutzelman, In memory of Goldie Williams
Marci Wood Pendley, In memory of Goober the cat & Bubbles the dog
Fred E. Greer, In memory of Gordon Delaney
A. E. Warren, In memory of Grace Warren & Yoda
Brenda H. & James T. Walters, In memory of Gus Roco
Lorenda M. Furman, In memory of Haley Castillo
Laura A. Gomez, In memory of Hannah
Ginger K. Mitcham, In memory of Hannah Kirkpatrick
Patricia M. Edwards, In memory of Hawthorne Edwards
Debra Tellez, In memory of Helen Thomas
Jack M. Rains, In memory of Hershey Thomas
Kimberley H. Bayer, “In memory of Holly, Suzanne Gunnell's dog“
Karen M. & Rusty E. Klasen, In memory of Hopie Taylor
Louise Dand, In memory of Hurricane Victims
Mary Villafranca, In memory of and in honor of all the hurricane pets!!!
Linda Gregory, In memory of and in honor of Dirt Ball
Lina Croisette, In memory of and in honor of Rumor
Preston Towber, In memory of and in honor of Sly and Max
David Brown, In memory of and in honor of Stash & Rusty
Lisa R. Switzer, In memory of Indiana Jones
R. Ray Battin, In memory of Isabelle McKellar
Kathryn Katie A. White, In memory of James F. Wright
Marion K. Sanford, In memory of Jamie Hoover
Liliana Dorado, In memory of Jane Doe & MommaKat
Priscilla R. Wandel, In memory of Jane Hoover
Suzanne Shobe, In memory of Jane Marie Rutherford Bullick
D. L. Blumenthal, In memory of Jane Newfield
Janet M. & Morton Goldfarb, In memory of Jane Newfield
Yetta L. Green, In memory of Jane Newfield
Kenneth E. Lubel, In memory of Jane Newfield
Anne R. & Norman A. Mandel, In memory of Jane Newfield
Marlee & Bill Moses, In memory of Jane Newfield
Howard A. Plotkin, In memory of Jane Newfield
Dale M. & E.D. Schlatter, In memory of Jane Newfield
Jerry C. & Carol N. Wasserstein, In memory of Jane Newfield
Brenda S. & Edward E. Yosowitz, In memory of Jane Newfield
Cynthia D. Sparkman, In memory of Janet Miller
Gaynor Beesley, In memory of Janie Hoover
Steven M. & Kathleen Covey, In memory of Janie Hoover
Gary A. & Mary Lynn Mabray, In memory of Janie Hoover
Elizabeth S. Mackin, In memory of Janie Hoover
Constance W. Wittenbraker, In memory of Janie Hoover
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Richard M. & Felice Ann Goldstein, In memory of Janie Newfield
Misty Filipp, In memory of Jasmine Spain
Don & Sandy C. Harris, In memory of Jazz Forbes
Cheryl C. Fasullo, In memory of Jeanette Carson
Lara Simpson, In memory of Jeremy
Cheryl L. Platzer, “In memory of Jesse Lee Chappell, Milton DeVille & Judy Arnold“
Lisa Risch, In memory of Jessie
Paul W. Crowther, In memory of Jim Crowther
Cheri Daigle, In memory of Joan S. Dailey
Leigh Ann Nicas Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. In memory of Johnny R. Tamez
Parker B. Binion Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. In memory of Johnny Tamez
Kathy Kokas, “In memory of Julia Zammito, mother of Dr. Jack Zammito“
Scarlett M. DeLaune Animal Emergency & Urgent Care Center In memory of Julie Manen
Linda S. Magill, In memory of June's babies
Ivan & Martha Pieratt, In memory of Kathryn H. Murray
Maurice E. Robinowitz, In memory of Kito Robinowitz
Lynnis & John Burt, In memory of Lauren Michelle Teat
Richard E. & Joyce C. Lewis, In memory of Lee Ring
Karen V. Bendorf, In memory of Leslie Mullen
Anne Marie Felbinger, In memory of Lil Fella & Matthew Felbinger
Earl E. & Gail E. Newsome, In memory of Loyce Claire Quinn
Cynthia & Louis Ramon, In memory of Lucky Sieck
Jerome D. Richardson, In memory of Luke
David Benner, In memory of Mabel Yeager
Kathy E. & Jonathan Wright, In memory of Marilyn & Chichi
Morris E. Surnson, In memory of Marjorie Cowan Carpenter
Barbara Hendry “Maralo, LLC“ In memory of Martelia McAllister
Will Oliver, In memory of Martelia McAllister
Kraig & Heidi Junck, In memory of Marti McAllister
Carlos & Tricia Verastegui, In memory of Marti McAllister
William & Jean Chambers, In memory of Marti McAllister by Susan Chambers
Marcia Moore, In memory of Marti McAllister
Leigha L. Brooks, In memory of Mary Butcher Ober
Margaret McNeese, In memory of Mary Butcher Ober
Deidra S. Dierks, In memory of Mason Logge
Susan & James L. Barnes, In memory of Matrix Borkowski
Royce D. & Mary R. Wheeler, In memory of Maudie & Patrick
Kristi K. Correa, In memory of Max
Kathryn C. Knott, In memory of Max Brobson
Ruth J. & Donald A. Schumacher, In memory of Michael Anderson
Marcia K. Miller, In memory of Michael Miller
Victor K. Vuong, In memory of Michael Miller
Chester Myrel Carr, In memory of Mike Carnes
Charles E. Ford, In memory of Mitzi Ford
T. J. & Susan Usery, In memory of Mollie Pritchett
Connie Fontenot, In memory of Molly Gallaway
Debbie J. Russell, In memory of Molly Gallaway
Randal G. & Marilyn B. Rockett, In memory of Montgomery Joslin
Jacqueline D. Gold, In memory of Mookey
Betsy C. Bolin, In memory of Mr. Durrell Padgitt
Walter A. Thorne, In memory of Mrs. Jeanette Drennan
Betty J. Colwell, In memory of Mrs. Margaret Jane Hoover
Vivian E. & Cledis M. Light, In memory of Ms. Selmar Payne
Diana S. Burkhart, In memory of Murphy
Derrick Hilton, In memory of Mylo
Deborah & Rick Bott, In memory of Nancy Britain
, “Silverado Senior Living Houston, Inc.“ In memory of Nancy O'Harra
Herman & Jean Mason, In memory of Oscar Lamb
Christina M. & J. Weir, “In memory of Oscar, Ashley & Butterscotch“
Joe Manson, In memory of Pancake McClenny
Mark E. & Teresa M. Stephens, In memory of Patty
Wanda J. & Don Harris, In memory of Paul A. Scholz
Gin Kappler-Peeler, In memory of Paul Gloriod's 14-year old Pug
Rebecca S. & William Gage, “In memory of Peaches, the cat and Fox, the dog“
Margaret Harlan, In memory of Peanut & Rudy
Nolan C. Sandifer, In memory of Pearl Rohrer
Marni J. Harang, In memory of Pellinore & Zebidiah
Bette B. Baggett, In memory of Penelope Baker
Ellen S. Tarver, In memory of Penny
Elizabeth Kitay, In memory of Penny Tarver
Carmell E. Hergert, In memory of Peppy
Donna A. Kern, In memory of Phil Sperry
Melissa S. MacIntosh, In memory of Pooka Hailey
Lee E. DeGrasse, In memory of Preston Wainwright
Danita J. Maseles, In memory of Ralph J. Murphy
Steven D. & Barbara J. Meltzer, In memory of Rebel Jordan
Susan Blasing, In memory of Richard James Chip Seeber
Jacqueline Siegel, In memory of Robbie Lucas
Dick & Dorothy Eason, In memory of Robert (Bob) Blair
Janice V. Torecki, In memory of Robert Graham
Aurora Carrio, In memory of Robert Graham
Dean J. Diller Qwest “In memory of Robert Steurer, Sr.“
Scarlett M. DeLaune Animal Emergency & Urgent Care Center In memory of Roscoe Reedy
Dale Lipson, In memory of Ruby
Don M. & Marjorie M. Simecheck, In memory of Ruth Born
David J. Romero, In memory of Sabba Jones
Lou & Dennis D. Montes, In memory of Sadie Hampton
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T. J. & Susan Usery, In memory of Sailor Usery
Jane S. Abshire, In memory of Savannah Bell Stinson the cat
Sissy & Gene Boyd, In memory of Shelby Andres
Kay C. & George C. Barry, In memory of Shirley Ashley
Nicole S. Stoddard, In memory of Skitzy
Michael & Julie A. Smith, In memory of Slick James
Doris J. & Edgar R. Vance, In memory of Snuffy
M. Jane McLaggan, In memory of Sonic
Betty L. Carter, In memory of Sophie & Lily Hoffman
Kimberley H. Bayer, In memory of Spanky Gunnell
Kathryn W. & James H. Patterson, In memory of Spaulding & Cody Patterson
Christina Shepherd, In memory of Stanley & Minnie
Cynthia & Louis Ramon, In memory of Star Olson
Kristi Magdahl, In memory of Sterling Bailey
Diane M. Cusick, In memory of Stimpy Morgan
Hilary McLellan, In memory of Stormy Dog McClellan
James D. & Sue S. Loerts, In memory of Stuart
Edward M. & Martha B. Waggoner Lakeland Farm In memory of Suellen & Clifford
Kay L. Thomas, In memory of Tammy McRoberts
Debbie J. Russell, In memory of Teddy Fontenot
Mark Coleman, In memory of Thelma Rodericks
Walter N. Graham, In memory of Thelma Rodricks
Doris & E. E. Grissom, In memory of Thomas E. Nowlin
Joann M. & George R. Hatten, In memory of Thomas Nowlin
Roger W. Johnson, In memory of Thomas Nowlin
Joyce C. Williams, In memory of Thomas Nowlin
George O. Wilson, In memory of Thomas Nowlin
Amy H. & David Young, In memory of Toby Hatten
Linda J. Feerick, In memory of Tom Mokrycki
Ray D. Langston, In memory of Tom Nowlin
Dorthey Manhart, In memory of Tom Nowlin
Paula J. Pell, In memory of Trouble
Carolyn L. Watson, In memory of Tyler Watson
Kathleen L. & Andrew F. Dreher, In memory of Varg
James E. Lewark, “In memory of Verne E. Farmer, Jr.“
Dorothy D. Bennett, In memory of Veronica Virginia Cottingham
Bette Butter Brinson, In memory of Virginia Fossler
Eugene R. & Diane Yezak, In memory of Wiliam Keith Neely III
Cynthia A. Cox, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Marlen De La Garza, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Julie DeMille, In memory of William K. Neeley III
W. Douglas & Linda Engsminger, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Leilani & William S. Ferguson, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Laura L. & James A. Seitz, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Alan P. Stolz, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Gail T. & Michael D. Talbott, In memory of William K. Neeley III
Carol M. Ashton, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Marian L. Burrows, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Fabian & Carolina Caballero, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Mathilda Ceaser HCQCUS (Houston Center for Quality of Care & Utilization Studies),
In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Christina M. Daw, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Sesinando & Aida De Leon, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
J. W. & T. L. Foss, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Virgie V. Fowler, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Joe J. & Marilyn M. Hogue, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Sonora Hudson, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Christi Murphy, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Joyce Navarro, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Rosario Peralta, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Cheryl E. Randall, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Diane A. & Frederick A. Simmons, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Melinda A. Stanley, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Kimberly H. Truong, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Annette Walder, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Nelda P. Wray, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Butch & Kathleen Brezina, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
Jessica G. Stefaniak, In memory of William Keith Neeley III
K. Paige Staggs, In memory of William Martin
“Hart Plumbing Company of Texas, Inc.“ In memory of William N.
Melba Scott, In memory of Wilma
Ellen M. & Harvey Grodjesk, In memory of Winston Smith
Charlene Zimmerlee Safety First In memory of Woody Slattery
Robert Taurasi, In memory of Zacchaeus
Marjorie D. Kagan, In memory of Dr. Patricia Yarborough
Iris Bilan, In memory of 99
Leslie Johnson, In memory of Alex
“Leon, Charlotte, Jazz, Cowboy,” Cobb, In memory of all the heroes that helped the helpless animals
Tim Brinson, In memory of Cosette
Kathryn Albee, “In memory of Molly Malone Albee, a beloved Doberman“
Anne Mersereau, In memory of Robbie Lewis
David Reimers, “In memory of Rusty, Fat Boy, and Sparky“
Susie Hebert and Laurie Simkins, In memory of Tom Nowlin
Carrie B. Cavalier, In the name of Domino
Vassili Zavialov, In the names of Bagira & Putty
Robin J. Sturik, “In memory of Wolfie, Sargie, Joan, and ArthurAlden“
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A DOG NAMED TEX
are eventually returned to the shelter and put back up for adoption. Last
year, 151 animals got a second chance at life thanks to the Healthy
Adoptable Foster Program.
In the case of Tex, the Houston SPCA turned to the DeLongchamps
family. This dedicated foster family has great experience rehabilitating
homeless animals, teaching them to trust again and giving them a second
chance at life. Tex spent one night at their home and became a “forever
foster.” He never left! He took to the DeLongchamps homestead like a
champ! He quickly settled in with the kids and found a permanent spot
on a velvet blue chair. Tex loves to play with the DeLongchamps other
dog, Lady and he gets along with all the other farm animals on the ranch.
Tex is a true Texan and a champion of the heart!
Tex arrived at the Houston SPCA on August 16th. He was malnourished
and thin. The Houston SPCA’s Animal Behavior Specialist evaluated Tex,
and although he was frightened, found him to be a good adoption
candidate. But Tex was overwhelmed and sat in the back of his kennel
trembling constantly. Day after day for nearly two months, he waited
patiently for some family to stop and play with him and take him home.
His liquid brown eyes reached out to each and every visitor. He silently
begged for the opportunity to shine. But most people just kept walking
and overlooked this loving boy because of his quiet, dignified nature at
the shelter.
One day, the number of incoming animals was greater than those being
adopted. Rather than euthanize a healthy adoptable dog to make space
for another, the Houston SPCA turned to its Healthy Adoptable Foster
Program. In this innovative program, adoption animals are temporarily
placed into foster homes until space becomes available. The foster animals
EDITORS NOTE: I encourage you to send in your adoption stories and photographs. We’ll run as many as
we can in future issues of the newsletter. Your stories and photos can be sent by USPS mail to: Houston SPCA
Alumnae News, c/o of Alice Sarmiento, 900 Portway Drive, Houston, TX, 77024 or by email to [email protected].
Please include your name, address, and phone number so we can contact you if we need additional information.
In order for your photographs to be returned, you MUST write your name and address on the back of the photo.
I just love happy endings and can’t wait to read your stories!
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