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ANIMAL TALES
Stafford Animal Shelter Newsletter
9th Annual Fur Ball is Fun and Games
Reserve your ticket early
for Stafford Animal Shelter’s
“Fun and Games” Fur Ball
May 9th at Chico Hot Springs.
This year’s festivities include
casino games and a dog/
owner fashion show. The fun
begins at 6 pm in the tent with cocktails, appetizers and the
fashion show featuring people and their canines in matching tuxedos, evening gowns, Harley gear, kilts and more!
Try your hand at casino games in the dining room and
enjoy a lavish three course dinner with wine at 7 pm.
Hilarious Equinox Theatre actor Kent Davis will be the
event Ringmaster. Bid on great live and silent auction
items and meet Alston Chase, who’ll be signing his new
book, We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of
their Immortality.”
Fur Ball tickets are $75 per person; $85 if purchased
after April 30th. Seating is limited, so reserve your ticket
early. Call 222-1313 or visit www.staffordanimalshelter.org.
Stafford Animal Shelter serves the community by
providing a safe haven for stray, lost and roaming pets to
minimize at-large
nuisance animals. The
shelter spends considerably more on each
animal than their adoption or reclamation fees
cover, so fundraising
events are crucial to
continue these services
at discount prices.
Purchasing a Fur Ball
ticket can help assure
that Stafford Animal
Shelter will continue to
be there for you when
your pet is lost, you
need to surrender an
animal,
or you’re ready
Victoria Bell, our “Vanna”
to
adopt
a friend for life.
shows a live auction item
Big Dog Supporters:
Spring 2008
Happy Adoption Story
This December, a pregnant Dachshund cross was rescued
from a hoarding situation and brought to the shelter. She was
fostered by employee Amanda Kwiatkowski and the pups
were born at her home. “It was very exciting the night they
were born,” she says. “Raising them was a big chore, but a lot
of fun. It’s exciting to get the chance to watch something
grow up.”
When the puppies had been spayed they were ready for
new homes. The Brewington family of Billings saw Sissy on
our website and were very
interested, “We had a great
experience at the shelter,”
says Mei Brewington,
“When I called, everyone
was very responsive and
when I sent in the fax [of
the adoption application] I
got a call within a few hours.
You could tell people really
cared, and everyone has a
personal interest in the
animals.”
Kaya Brewington and her
The new puppy fits into
new puppy Libby
the Brewington household
well. “She plays tug of war with the two larger dogs which is
so cute, and she chases the cat around,” says Mei. “She’s very
playful and cuddly which is really nice for the kids.” Because
son Tristan calls his big sister Kaya ‘Sissy,’ the pup was
renamed Libby. The family carries little Libby everywhere
and “when she wants to go somewhere she’ll sit on your feet
until you pick her up,” says Mei.
Daughter Kaya says, “It makes me feel good to rescue
animals instead of buying them. All our animals are rescued
and they’ve turned out great. Libby and I have a bunch of
games we play together. When I look at her she looks away
pretending to ignore me, and she’ll follow me but when I
turn around she quickly sits down. She’s really funny.” See
adoptable pets online at www.staffordanimalshelter.org and
make a happy adoption story of your own!
Shelter Info
Letter from the Executive Director
The Stafford Animal Shelter
3 Business Park Road
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone: (406) 222-2111
Fax: (406) 222-8752
Website: www.staffordanimalshelter.org
Email: [email protected]
The shelter is located east of Livingston
on Old Hwy. 10. Exit 337 from I-90
Shelter Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 11-5
Closed Sundays and Mondays
STAFF
BOARD
Executive Director
President
Vicki Blakeman
Ashley Sullivan
Lead Veterinary Technician
Vice President
Linda Wright-Taillie
Andy Art
Veterinary Technician
Facilities Manager
Secretary
Treasurer
Gail D. Karnatz
Animal Behavior Counselor
Animal Caregiver Supervisor
Tiffani Zimmerman
Brant Robey
Directors
Juliann Jones
JonEllen Snyder
Stacey Raney
Customer Service Representatives
Elaine Divens
Laura White
Development Coordinator
Kris King
Pet Portrait Photographer/Animal Caregiver
Yvonne Venturino
Animal Caregiver
John Hammerel
Outreach Coordinator/Animal Caregiver
Leslie Seaton
Animal Caregivers
Angela Thomas
Chelsea Workman
Amanda Kwiatkowski
Sarah VanOrden
It’s springtime and all of us, people and animals, are
anxious to be outside after the long cold winter. Stafford
Animal Shelter has many projects underway and planned for
the coming summer. Duane Clark of ICD Home
Maintenance put a roof on our new storage shed. We need
more volunteers with building experience to help with
various building and repair projects. Our local Girl Scout
troop #239 led by Kim Villa has helped with outdoor spring
clean up. If you or your group have a few hours to help us
with some basic building, repair, or clean up, especially on
Saturdays, give me a call at 222-1311.
Great news! We are working in conjunction with the Park
County Spay/Neuter Task Force and veterinarians at
Livingston Veterinary Hospital and Colmey Veterinary
Hospital to provide low cost vouchers to those Park County
residents who cannot afford to have their pets spayed or
neutered. There are a limited number available to be used by
May 31st and another series of vouchers in the fall. If you
need a voucher, please contact us at 222-2111 for the
details and an application.
Each day brings more bad news about the national
economy. People naturally tighten their belts during
uncertain economic times. Many are finding they can’t
afford to keep their pets, or have lost their homes, so more
pets are being surrendered to us. The impact is that our
expenses are increasing at a time when donations are
decreasing, as people hard hit by the economy are less able
to donate. Please don’t forget that we need your help more
now than ever. Our shelter has an open door policy, meaning
we accept all pets that come through the door. The only way
we can continue to help the lost and displaced pets in Park
County is with your help. As little as $5 or $10 helps
immediately.
In Gratitude,
Vicki Blakeman
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Curious Kitties Science Fair Project
Annabelle Blair is a sixth grade student at Malmborg School who has always loved animals, so she chose
a Science Fair project to track cats’ response to bird calls. The project was entitled “Curious Kitties – What
Do They Purrfur?”
Blair made arrangements at the Stafford Animal Shelter to play
recordings of four different bird calls to the cats in the shelter’s Kitty
City room. “We counted the number of the cats’ orienting responses – if
they turned their head or twisted their ears – for each bird call,” explains
Blair. “We played two familiar species – the Chickadee and American
A shelter cat responds Robin – and two non-local species – the Shearwater and Trogan. They
to a bird call
responded to the Chickadee the most because it’s the most ubiquitous to
the area. One cat responded the same to all the bird calls, but the rest were more selective.”
Stafford Animal Shelter’s Kitty City has a ‘cat TV’ playing videos of birds, fish, and mice to
entertain the cats as they wait to be adopted. Blair found that this entertainment has not
desensitized shelter cats’ response to bird calls.
Blair is a shelter volunteer as well and says, “When I go to the shelter I get excited because
there are so many animals for me to take care of. I love to pet and brush them and I know it makes
Volunteer Annabelle Blair
them feel good because it makes me feel good.” To become a volunteer, call Kris at 222-1313.
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Anderson, Rodney
Aplin, Aimee
Art, Andy
Baerg, Mikelann
Baldensperger, Garrett
Barnett, Bill & Celeste
Barry, Patricia & Thomas
Basini, Buzz & Dawn
Baukel, Shannon
Beebe, Mary
Benton Family Foundation
Benton, Colleen, Miles &
McKenzie
Berghold, Joanne
Bessemer Trust
Bigner, Pauline
Black, Scott & Cindy
Bolton, Mark & Carol
Boston, Rosemary
Boyum, Bethany
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Dickinson, Terry & Raymond
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We couldn’t do our work without our
Neal
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Drislane, Dan
and deeply value their crucial support
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&
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Behavior Beat with Tiffani Zimmerman
Inside or Out – the age old question
It’s interesting how we’ve changed the “upbringing” of our furry friends over the
past few decades. Our behavioral expectations and treatment of dogs and cats
have shifted greatly since I’ve been involved in the animal field. I have to laugh at
the pet magazine offerings of little raincoats, bicycle baskets, or ramps for easy
access to your bed. I wonder what folks would have thought of this 50 years ago.
Animals need to be socialized and trained to meet your behavioral
expectations, especially if they are indoors with you. Years ago when pets spent
more time outside, so did the families who regularly played and socialized with
them. Families, and children in particular, just don’t hang out and play in the yard
as they used to with pets.
If you want a friendly, well-behaved animal, you will have to put some effort into training and socialization.
Dogs are pack animals; they need to interact socially just as we do. In the wild, canines depend on survival by
staying close to their pack. Dogs that spend most of their time alone, or only with others dogs, often
demonstrate fearful, aggressive, or overactive behavior around people because they haven’t learned to
interact in ways we find appropriate. What we consider ‘natural’ or ‘appropriate’ behavior from a dog is not
instinctual to them, but rather needs to be taught. I often hear, “I leave all kinds of toys out there for the dog
to play with, but he still digs holes.” Dogs left outdoors for extended periods of time often get lonely, bored,
and frustrated. They generally do not play in the yard by themselves. As a result, they may dig holes, bark
excessively, or find ways to escape.
As for cats, they tend to have their own agenda. If you want a friendly cat, look for one that has been well
socialized. There are many available here at the Stafford Animal Shelter. A wild barn cat’s kittens, cute as they
may be, may not be your best bet due to lack of early socialization. Cats can’t be compelled to be lap cats if
they’re not already comfortable being so. When you keep a cat outdoors, they’re less likely to be an
affectionate feline friend. Cats not as comfortable with people do make great rodent control residents though.
Highlighting Shelter Staff
Hundreds of stray and abandoned animals come through Stafford Animal
Shelter’s door each year and their immediate care is in the capable hands of our
Animal Care Technicians who are here for them seven days a week, every day of
the year. This hardworking staff also does endless loads of laundry, cleans
pounds of animal refuse from kennels and
litter boxes, and scrubs stacks of food bowls
and all the floors. Visitors often comment on
how clean and fresh our shelter is, but it takes
constant work to accomplish that feat.
Animal’s medical needs are attended to by
Veterinary Technican Gail
our
two Veterinarian Technicians and our
Karnatz medicates kittens
contract Veterinarian, Mitch Childs. The
Animal Behavior Specialist assesses the animals’ temperaments and
recommends behavior modification plans. The Adoption Consultants work
hard to make sure every adoption is a great fit for all involved.
We are lucky to have the best pet photographer of any shelter around;
she makes our animals shine. The Public Relations Coordinator and
Development Coordinator write great website descriptions and pet ads to
highlight each animal’s personality, and the Executive Director keeps
everything running smoothly. Next time you visit the shelter, take a
moment to thank the friendly folks who make the Stafford Animal Shelter
Tiffani Zimmerman and Elaine Divens
the great place it is.
test a dog for food aggression
The Doctor Is In - Veterinarian Mitch Childs
Springtime Questions:
Why does my pet eat grass? Both dogs and cats may be seen eating grass after
it greens up in the spring. There are many myths as to why they munch on grass.
My father told me, “It’s a sign it’s going to rain.” Others say they think their pet eats
grass when their stomach is upset so it will cause them to vomit.
An internationally renown nutritionist was asked this question and he responded that it was not completely understood from a nutritional standpoint, but
he had observed a pack of wild dogs killing a gazelle in Africa and thought that
setting was as natural as one could find. He observed that the dogs ate the grass
the gazelle had eaten before they ate the meat. While we think of our dogs and
cats as being carnivores, or meat eaters, actually coyotes, wolves, bobcats and mountain lions eat roughage and berries in the wild. So even though our dogs and cats have been domesticated for thousands of
years, they still occasionally revert back to their primal instincts.
Why does my dog’s urine burn the grass? This question does not arise in regions that receive greater
annual rainfall, which dilutes the urine, but is common here in the semi-arid parts of the High Plains. One of
the kidney’s many functions is to filter the blood to remove the main waste product of protein metabolism
called ammonia. Nitrogen makes up a large part of ammonia. If we accidentally spill lawn fertilizer on our
grass, the nitrogen may similarly burn the grass if not properly diluted. Lush green grass is a result of the
ideal ratio of nitrogen to water for your soil’s condition.
Large female dogs and older arthritic male dog’s burning the grass are more apparent than males that
can lift their legs against a post, or smaller dogs that urinate smaller amounts. Sometimes burned grass
areas can be a sign of a urinary infection, which can be a serious medical condition that your veterinarian
will need to diagnose and treat.
Some people limit or train their dog to urinate in one section of the yard and add extra water to that area,
or decide to keep their dog in an exercise run. A drug called dl-methionine may help in some cases, but it is
an added expense and is not a natural chemical in the body so could be damaging to the dog’s health. If the
dog’s liver is not healthy, the chemical may cause complications resulting in liver failure. If your veterinarian
has ruled out all medical conditions, ask for a prescription food specially formulated to produce less ammonia in the urine. Examples include Hill’s KD and Purina’s NF. Feed your dogs one of these special foods
from mid-April to mid-October to promote a lush green yard and to help prevent having the brown grass
spots with a ring of tall dark green grass surrounding it.
PetsMart Adoptions
We are so grateful to PetSmart for hosting our
adoptable cats - they’re adopted out at almost four
times the rate there as at the shelter. You can enjoy
the convenience of shopping for both pet supplies
and a pet at PetSmart through April and again July
through August.
We can offer this option only with the help of part
time staff Sarah VanOrden. Sarah says, “I love doing
adoptions, it’s my favorite thing. I try to make myself
as available as I can at PetSmart. I don’t mind the
cleaning because I enjoy spending time with the
cats.” Thanks to PetSmart, Sarah and all the adopters who give our waiting cats both hope and homes!
Volunteers of the Month
I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I
know: the only ones among you who will be really happy
are those who have sought and found how to serve. —
Albert Schweitzer
January:
Henry Galer
February:
Loanne Frisk
March:
Amanda Small
April:
Amanda Herauf
Amanda Small cuddles a
puppy waiting for a home
Save the Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Bring your family and dog to Stafford
Animal Shelter’s 5th Annual Bark in
the Park on Sunday, August 17th from
noon to 6 p.m. at Miles Park,
Livingston. The event begins with a
walk-a-thon; and the person who
raises the most money wins an iPod!
Pick up your walk-a-thon pledge sheet
at the shelter today. Event festivities
include: an open dog swim and contests in the city
pool, hilarious dog competitions such as best trick,
best dressed and owner/dog look-a-like, fun kids’
activities, adoptable shelter dogs, food and drink
vendors and more. Call 406/222-1313 to become
a sponsor or learn more. See you there!
Walk-a-thon participants
Don’t miss the dog swim
Best Swimsuit Winner
Fastest Mutt Winner
We Appreciate our Business Partners
Big Dog Supporters
Chico Hot Springs & Day Spa
First Interstate Bank
PetSmart
Realty World, Pam McCutcheon
Yellowstone Country Motors
Top Cat Supporters
Bridger Feeds
Livingston Veterinary Hospital
You too can make a
difference as a
Business Partner,
contact Kris at
222-1313 or
[email protected]
Caring Canine Supporters
American Bank
Aspen Real Estate
At Home on the Range
Caffe’ D’arte
Coldwell Banker
Invisible Fence
KPRK
Native Landscapes & Reclamation
Nevin’s Glass & Windows
The Owl
Top Cat Supporters:
Pet of the Week Supporters
Ace Hardware
Alice daCosta
Counterpoint
Suzanne Hoefler Studio
The miracle is this - the
more we share, the more
we have. - Leonard Nimoy
Book List for Pet Lovers
Young Reader Recommendation
Sixth grader and Stafford Animal Shelter volunteer Henry Galer recommends
The Warriors series by Erin Hunter. Says Henry of the series about clans of
wild cats, “I like the fantasy, and I like the cats.”
Dogs
HOWL: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Dog Wit from the Editors of Bark magazine including work
by Al Franken, Dave Barry, Pam Houston, and Roy Blount Jr.
Merle’s Door, Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote
Puppy Chow is Better Than Prozac by Bruce Goldstein, recommended by shelter volunteer Julie Smith
Cats
*Cats on the Counter; Therapy and Training for Your Cat by Dr. Larry
Lackman and Frank Mickdeit
*Zen for Cats by Henry Beard with Illustrations by Ron Barrett, a hilarious
cartoon spoof sure to entertain fans of cats and all things Zen
*Available at Stafford Animal Shelter’s free lending library
Local Author
We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear: Intimations of their Immortality by Alston Chase
If you would like to recommend a book for our next list please contact Kris at 406/ 222-1313.
3rd Annual Cat Got Your Tongue
Gary Fish grows some horns
This February’s event was a great success; last
year’s income was doubled and twice as many guests
attended this fun fundraiser. The audience guessed
animal phrase charades that were acted out by local
celebrities, learned the etymology of these phrases
from Chrysti the Wordsmith, and bet on which charader
was guessed most quickly.
Attendees also enjoyed the ‘Taste of Livingston’
buffet and a silent auction of local art. Since the food,
auction items, sound system, and location were donated, all the funds raised have gone directly to caring
for homeless animals. Thanks to everyone who made this fun event possible.
*Cat Got Your Tongue
photos by Audrey Hall
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At the Stafford Animal Shelter
we house the homeless,
feed the hungry,
and on the side
we run a matchmaking service.
Unique Handmade Pet Prayer Flags
now available at the Shelter
Big Dog Supporters:
We will never sell
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anyone else. We
value and respect
your support.