Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County

Waggin ‘ Tales
Issue 3 Volume Fall 2008
View our adoptable friends at
www.petfinder.com
“Our lives are in your hands”
From the Shelter Director’s Desk…………..
What an eventful summer! The June Raffle, the Ice Cream
Social, the Pooch Parade, our annual Yard Sale, and the beginning
construction of the new dog kennels.
For Inland Mendocino County
Humane Society
from Shelter Director Sheryl Mitcham
Most importantly, of course, the great number of dogs and
cats, puppies and kittens who have come into our care and have
either been adopted or are still with us. Our cat population is higher
than it has ever been and our dog kennels are consistently full.
In the past quarter we have taken in 8 dogs and puppies and have found homes for 8. Cat and kitten
intake totaled a whopping 114 and adoptions totaled an impressive 76!
We are constantly looking for new ways to highlight our mission to shelter and find new homes for
displaced companion animals, to promote spaying and neutering and the humane treatment of all animals.
We have made a concerted effort to enhance the shelter grounds. Special thanks are in order to
Crawford Signs for our new shelter sign, as well as to Michael Martinez and Wayne Mitcham for repainting and
installing additional signage.
Gerrit and Janice Van Hattem produced original
whimsical dog and cat artwork for our fence, giving our
entrance a more welcoming air. Doreen Foley has labored
throughout the summer keeping our planter boxes looking
fresh.
We are particularly looking forward to bring out
our first Shelter Calendar. This lovely 14 month calendar
is the work of Kimarie of Fantasy Stills. She has taken
outstanding pictures of shelter animals and put them
together for a calendar.
Calendars are now available for sale at the
Shelter, or you can order by mail. They are produced by
Creative Workshop in Ukiah and will make fantastic
Holiday gifts. Order forms are on page 9 of the newsletter
for our new calendars, as well as our traditional Christmas
wreaths, greenery baskets, swags, and new this year, fresh
greenery table centerpieces with candles.
Check out our website for pictures and more information on all of our events.
9700 Uva Drive
Take A Peek Inside
Shelter Director’s Message
Page 1
Memorials
Page 2
Happy Tales
Page 3
Past Happenings /Coming Events Page 4
Pet Health Alert
Page 5
Matching Funds Drive Update
Page 6
Wish List
Page 6
GoodSearch/GoodShop
Page 7
Thank You’s
Page 8
Shelter Calendar Order Form
Page 9
Christmas Wreath Order Form Page 9
Support Business Sponsors
Page 10
Advertise Your Business
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Redwood Valley, CA 95470
Phone: 707-485-0123
Fax: 707-485-0351
www.humanesocietyimc.org
Email: [email protected]
HSIMC Mission Statement:
• Provide a safe haven for displaced companion animals.
• Enhance the physical and mental well-being of the animals in our care while seeking suitable homes.
• Actively assist in reducing pet overpopulation through education and spay/neuter programs.
• Develop awareness and promote responsible and humane treatment of all animals.
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Visit our shelter at 9700 Uva Drive, Redwood Valley, CA 95470
Issue 3 Volume Summer2008
Just a few of our adorable “residents”
who are waiting for their “forever”
home. Could they be the perfect
addition to your family?
Did you know you can now make
your donations or pay for your
membership online with PayPal.
Simply go to our website,
www.humanesocietyimc.org,
and click on “Donations”. It will
take you to our secure PayPal
page to make your online payment
Memory Wall
The wall, put up several years ago by Savings Bank of Mendocino, is dedicated to the
memory of special pets. Individuals who have lost a special pet can make a contribution
to the shelter, and a plaque commemorating the pet is placed on the wall. The wall contains a copy of the touching poem, “Rainbow Bridge”, about the eventual reuniting of
pets and their owners in the hereafter. Call Sheryl at the shelter for further information.
The individuals listed below made contributions to the Humane Society in memory or
honor of special people and pets:
In honor of Taffy Montgomery by Sheryl Mitcham
In honor of Brenda Flickner & Patty Phillips by Berta Tatum
In memory of Arline Hooper by Ralanya Smith
In memory of Pearl and Huey by Dr. Cynthia Steele DVM
In memory of Meda Bisordi Locatelli by Frank Zeek Elementary School
In memory of Charles and Mede Locatelli by Daniel and Leveda Lockart
In memory of Robert Gerard Barry by Nicole Y Willis
In memory of Joan Whittle by Terry & Bernice Strickland
Our warm moist fall weather brings mosquitos, those pesky critters that can make us
itch. But they can do more than that to your beloved pets! They can cause heartworms, which can not only be debilitating but can cause death. That’s the bad
news……..the good news is heartworms can be prevented!
If you don’t currently have your pet on a monthly heartworm preventative program,
visit your veterinarian for testing. After testing negative for heartworm, your vet can
prescribe a monthly pill or topical application to keep him that way!
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Happy Tales…………..
Ditka’s Story
This is a story that is very near and dear to the heart of your Waggin’
Tales editor, Sharron Thomas. That’s because Ditka, formerly known by
many at the shelter as Creek, is my “Grand-dog”!
Creek derived his shelter name from the circumstances under which he
was found. He was a young stray, probably only four or five months old,
who had been eluding capture by running off into the creek bed whenever
shelter volunteers tried to catch him. This went on for several days before one of the volunteers managed to snag him and brought him in to the
shelter office. I happened to be filling in for the shelter director that day,
so I was occupying her desk. Creek immediately took refuge under my
chair and whined, cried, and talked to
Board of Directors
me about his ordeal for the rest of the
afternoon! Obviously, we immediately bonded!
Margaret North, President
Ann Koch, Vice President
Heidi Vaughan, Secretary
Sharron Thomas, Treasurer &
Newsletter Editor
Jerry Harris
Kat Harris
Galen Fife
Gerrit Van Hattem
Michael Martinez
A month or so later my daughter Michele and son-in-law Dave came to the
shelter to find a dog for them and their boys,
Nathan and Miguel. I swear I did not try to
influence their decision! After meeting and
HSIMC Programs
spending time with several dogs, it was
obvious that Creek was to be theirs!
Short-term Foster Program
Two years later, and renamed, Ditka is a fullBuddy Program
fledged member of the family. A sweeter dog
Mobile Adoption Program
cannot be found! He runs with his mom,
wrestles with his dad and sibling “brothers”,
and harasses his sibling cats! Best of all, he
Fall Visitation
still loves his “Grannie”!
&
Staff
Sheryl Mitcham, Executive Director
Wayne Mitcham, Kennel Supervisor
Stacy Demmet, Kennel Assistant
Taffy Montgomery, Volunteer
Cattery Supervisor
Joyce Roof, Cattery Attendant
Patricia Barrera, Weekend Cattery
Attendant
Board meetings are held on the
third Wednesday of each month
at 6pm at Selzer Realty in Ukiah,
and are open to members and the
public.
Wanted
HSIMC is looking for an
experienced Non Profit 501 © 3
Grant Writer willing to work on a
percentage basis.
Interested parties are invited to
contact HSIMC Board of Directors
President, Margaret North, at (707)
467-3624, or HSIMC newsletter
editor, Sharron Thomas, at (707)
467-3632
Viewing Hours
Tue - Fri 1 - 5 pm
Sat & Sun 11am - 3pm
Closed
Mondays &
Major holidays
Also, view our adoptable
friends at
www.petfinder.com
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Past Happenings…….. And Coming Events
Here are highlights of a few past events:
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Originally scheduled for a June 18 drawing, ticket sales for our annual Raffle were garnering such tremendous response, thanks to some wonderful ads run by the Ukiah Daily Journal, that we extended the drawing date to June 25.
We raised over $10,000 again! These are difficult economic times, so we really appreciate the support shown by everyone who bought the tickets. Congratulations to the all of the winners (over 40!) and many, many thanks to all of the
individuals and businesses that donated all of those great prizes!
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The Ice Cream Social Spay/Neuter benefit held on 8/17 was a lot of fun for all who attended, as well as productive for
all of the animals who will benefit from the money raised. Thanks to Leslie Dodds for spearheading the benefit. Thanks also to Kat, Bill & Dana of the Blue Sky Band that kept the
place hopping as well as our celebrity scoopers, Miss Mendocino Stephanie Page,& John
McCowen. Thanks also to our sponsors, Savings Bank of Mendocino, Rainbow Ag, Ken
Fowler Auto Center, Pawstoadopt.com, Crawford Signs, Arrow Fencing, & Dick Selzer/Realty World Selzer Realty. Also to Angels Distributing, Nancy Paxton, Theresa
Lackey, & George Kennedy from Ukiah Senior Center, John Bogner of Realty World Selzer for being our MC, Sue Whitman of Ukiah Daily Journal, Patty Gorden, Stacy Dennet,
Taffy Montgomery & her sisters, Evelyn, Mary & Margery, Lisa Mammina of the Saturday
Afternoon Club, and everyone who attended and made the event a success! I’m still trying to work
off the pounds from the delicious pie, cake and ice cream served!
•
The annual meeting and election of board members added three new members to the BOD, Garrit
Van Hattem, Michael Martinez, and appointee Galen Fife. Welcome aboard!
•
Miss Mendocino, one of our
“celebrity scoopers” with two
of our special volunteers!
A lot of dog-gone fun was had by all at the Pooch Parade on Sunday, September 21. The parade
started at The Broiler in Redwood Valley, with the dogs and their human companions strutting their stuff a short
distance along Uva Drive, winding up at the HSIMC shelter. Special thanks to
Katharine Kleiber for heading up this fund raiser. Thanks to Kelley Boesell of Moochie
Poochie’s for hosting games & contests for the dogs. There were doggie treats as well as
hot dogs for their human companions cooked by Gerrit Van Hattem, Rich Thomas &
Wayne Mitcham and donated by Andy Nelson of Raleys, Frito Lay & Pepsi. Thanks to
our booth vendors, including Margaret Winkler & Elizabeth Crosetti of S.N.A.P., a
microchip clinic with Mary Merritt & Doctor Barbara Otrubouva from Yokayo Veterinary Center, & Kimarie of Fantasy Stills. Thanks again to the Blue Sky Band, Selzer
Realty for printing and helium, Hakim Johnson & Roger Harris of Friemans Home
And they’re off!
Improvement, Shirley of the Broiler Steakhouse & Deep Valley Christian School for
use of their parking lots, Taher Zaki of Comfort Inn, Bob Angell Distributing, Kathy Kelly
& Nancy Bush of Silva Septic, and all of our volunteers and staff who made this fun event happen, and especially the participants, both canine and human!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
•
Be sure to stop by our booth at the annual downtown Ukiah Pumpkinfest October 18th and 19th.
This is always a fun and colorful event, and we love to hear the rescue stories so many people
stop by to share with us about their special animals . We will be selling beautiful Shelter
HSIMC at last year’s Pumpkinfest
calendars created by Creative Workshop from the stunning photos of HSIMC Shelter animals by Kimarie of Fantasy Stills. Kimarie has also graciously donated a 16X20 photo
sitting of your pet as our raffle prize for some very lucky person. The prize will be awarded at the end of the two day
Pumpkinfest. We’ll have a sample of the photo sitting featuring Sheryl’s own Rambo, a very photogenic boy!
•
Our annual sale of traditional Christmas wreaths, greenery baskets, and new this year, fresh greenery table centerpieces is coming up. These are always tremendously popular. See our order form for more details.
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PET HEALTH ALERT: PROTECT FIDO AND FLUFFY FROM FLEAS
REPRINTED ARTICLE FROM THE ASPCA
As the festive days of summer wane in many parts of the country, one little
parasite keeps the party hopping in warm, humid areas where he reigns. With
nearly 2,000 species and subspecies, the flea thrives at temperatures of 65 to
80 degrees and feeds on the blood of the unsuspecting—especially cats and
dogs.
Fleas are hearty and nimble pests, and when searching for a host, they can jump up to two feet, 10,000
times in a row—that adds up to the length of three football fields! They can also cause troublesome health
problems in companion animals, such as anemia, skin allergies and tapeworms.
These legendary leapers are tough to fight, but the ASPCA offers tips that will rub your pets the right way:
Know your enemy: Confirm your pet has fleas by identifying signs such as droppings or “flea dirt” in your
pet’s coat, excessive scratching and scabs.
What goes around comes around: Treat all of your pets, not just those who show outward signs of
infestation.
Shine on, pet parent: Thoroughly clean your house, including rugs, bedding and upholstery, and discard any
used vacuum bags.
Honor—and trim—nature’s gifts: Since fleas love long grass and shady outdoor spots, remember to treat
and maintain your yard as carefully as your house.
Doctor knows best: Talk to your vet about choosing the right, species-specific treatment for your pet, such
as a topical, liquid insecticide applied to the back of the neck. Never use products for dogs on cats, and vice
versa. Also ask your vet to recommend products for treating your yard.
“Cats especially are extremely sensitive to insecticides, and pets can die from improper use of flea control
products,” says Dr. Steven Hansen, veterinary toxicologist & ASPCA Senior Vice President. “Just a few
drops of concentrated permethrin, present in many spot-on treatments for dogs, can be lethal to cats.”
Due to increased production costs as well as time constraints our
Waggin’ Tales Newsletter will be published on a trimester basis
(3 X year) beginning with the current issue.
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Wish List
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Liquid Bleach & non-scented liquid laundry soap
Kongs (dog toys)
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Good quality canned dog & cat food
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Dryden horse bedding (for kitty litter)
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Ping Pong balls for cat toys
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Brita filters
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Medium gentle leaders & # 2 & # 3 halties & leashes
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First class Postage Stamps
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Large Natural Balance rolls
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Standard copy paper
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Empty aluminum drink cans & bottles for recycling fund raiser
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New quality printer compatible with Dell PC
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Volunteers to organize fund raisers, walk dogs, clean & cuddle cats, help in the office, and
so much more!
Matching Funds Building Project Update
Ground breaking on the construction of our new dog kennels has finally begun! A - Z
Construction hopes to complete the project before winter. Thanks to Paul Shimmin, our very
generous benefactor, fund-raiser extraordinaire, and project coordinator, plus a legion of volunteers and contributors, our dogs will soon be housed in clean, modern and comfortable kennels.
With the completion of the kennels, we’ll turn our attention
to the refurbishing of the cattery, kittery, and the infirmary; all of
which are in dire need of updating. Other projects will follow as
funds allow.
If you would like to make a donation to our ongoing matching funds drive to build the new dog kennels at the shelter, as well
as help to fund future projects you can send your check made
payable to the HSIMC Building Fund, to the Savings Bank of
Mendocino County, PO Box 3600, Ukiah, CA 95482. Your contribution will be matched - dollar
for dollar - from the very generous donations in honor of the late Charles Shimmin of $10,000
from the Bank of Stockton, and $35,000 from Paul and Linda Shimmin.
If you want to make a donation of materials or time, please contact Sheryl at HSIMC at
(707) 485-0123 Wednesday - Friday (1p.m. to 5p.m.) & Saturday & Sunday (11a.m. to 3p.m.).
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Here’s are two painless, no-cost fund raising ideas that
can really quickly add up for the animals!
What if the Humane Society For Inland Mendocino County earned a
penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a
percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our
cause? Well, now it can!
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates
half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its
users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, designate
the Humane Society For Inland Mendocino County as your preferred
charity, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations
add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37
percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores
including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes
& Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an
order, you’ll be supporting the Humane Society For Inland
Mendocino County!
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Humane Society For
Inland Mendocino County as the charity you want to support, click on
the GoodShop logo, then click on the store’s logo, and begin shopping!
You get the exact same prices and services that you would if you went
directly to the store’s website. Best of all, the retailer will donate an
average of 3% of all your purchases (up to as much as 37%) to HSIMC!
Check it out! And, be sure to spread the word!
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Thank you... Thank you... Thank you
Special thanks go out to all of the businesses and individuals below for their ongoing support of the shelter
and its work with their donations , their time, and their loving energy:
•
A special thanks to Kimarie of Fantasy Stills for the beautiful pictures of all of our calendar pinups!
•
Thanks goes to the Redwood Credit Union and employees for their participation in the Human Race on behalf of
the Humane Society.
•
Thanks also to Patti Gorden for her always creative and beautiful flyers for the Ice Cream Social and the Pooch
Parade.
•
Thanks to the Van Hattems for the clever and whimsical fence paintings.
•
Thanks to Margery Clark for the Mule.
•
Merci to Neal & Barbara Shooter for their financial support.
•
A special thank you to Paul Shimmin for spearheading the kennel project,
and to A - Z Construction for the kennel construction
•
Mucho gracias to Pawsarotti for the ongoing donations.
•
What a great idea! Thanks to Mark Davis & Janna Ostoya for contributing a one-time
donation from their one-time tax cut! Wouldn’t it be great if everyone did that!
•
Thanks as well to Crawford Signs for our new shelter sign
•
Thanks to Michael Razzano and Jim Persky of Pacific Internet for the creation and
maintenance of our fabulous website! Great job!
•
Our thanks to the doctors and staff at Mendocino Animal Hospital, Valley Veterinary
Hospital, and Yokayo Veterinary Clinic for the special assistance they give us in the care of
shelter animals.
•
A very special thank you to Bliss Fisher at Animal Control, Care-A-Van, and the clinic staff at the Animal
Control Wellness Center.
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To Realty World/Selzer Realty for our monthly meeting space.
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As always, to Price Waterman for their guidance and keeping our books straight!
•
Ukiah Chamber of Commerce for their support
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To Cheryl Shrader of Anderson Valley Animal Rescue who’s always there to help!
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Grazie to Steve & Tammy Brutocao for their generous donations
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To all the people who put money into our donation boxes and the many businesses who keep our boxes on their
counters, a huge thank you!
•
And especially to Sheryl Mitcham, our Shelter Director extraordinaire, Staci Demmet, and Taffy
Montgomery, who together with their staff and committed volunteers, keep our Shelter functioning at
capacity with efficiency and a level of dedication that is inspiring to everyone! Thank you all!
Plus, a huge thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who give
their time and positive energy walking dogs, working in the office, and
fostering kittens and puppies. For all of those donors of time, money and
materials not named for lack of space, thanks so much! We couldn’t do it
without each and every one of you!
We also truly appreciate the cooperative efforts of all of the many
other animal rescue groups and Mendocino Animal Control. Working
together, we are stronger and more effective in our mutual goal of finding
every adoptable pet their “forever home”!
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To order, please fill out, clip and mail in enclosed envelope
Wreath, Basket & Swag Order Form
All of our arrangements are made with fresh greens and natural materials.
# of Wreaths @ $35 Each _____
# of Sm. Baskets @ $15 each_____
# of centerpieces w. candles @ $25 each____
# of Med. Baskets @ $25 each _____
# of Lg. Baskets @ $30 each _____
# of Sm. Swags @ $15 each _____
# of Lg. Swags @ $25 each _____
Total amount of order ________
Date to be picked up ________________
Name______________________________
Address_____________________________
Phone_______________________________
Orders to be received by Dec. 10 and picked up by Dec. 15
Please make checks payable to: The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino
Shelter 2009 Calendar Order Form
# of calendars @ $20 each_______
Please add $5 each if mailed_______
Total amount of order ________
Date to be picked up ________________
Name______________________________
Address_____________________________
Phone______________________________
Please make checks payable to: The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino
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Thank you for supporting our business sponsors
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Ad Rates for a single edition
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HSIMC. Mail to HSIMC, 9700 Uva Dr. Redwood Valley, CA 95470.
Thank you for supporting the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County
A non-profit 501 3 (c) foundation whose mission is to provide a safe haven for displaced companion animals
Tax ID 94-2674977
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Show You Care...Become a Member of the Humane Society
Becoming a Humane Society member is the easiest way to show your support of the work done by
the shelter. Being a Humane Society member DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO COMMIT ANY
TIME. It does mean you may if you choose, help with the decision-making process of the running of
the shelter, including participating in our annual board member elections. Whether or not you choose
to participate, your support of the Shelter through membership is vital to its continued efforts.
WON’T YOU PLEASE JOIN US TODAY??? Simply return the reply form below with you check payable to HSIMC in the enclosed envelope to HSIMC, 9700 Uva Drive, Redwood Valley, CA 95470. Your
membership fee supports the day-to day care of the animals at the shelter.
Date__________________Name________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________City, State, Zip_____________________________________
Phone________________________________Email_________________________________________________
Please indicate your choices by circling the appropriate answers below:
Purpose of this form:
Donation
Type of Membership being applied for:
Membership level:
Membership
Memorial
New Member
Renewing/Returning Member
Senior/Student ($20/yr)
Business ($75/yr) Patron ($100/yr)
Individual ($35/yr)
Honorarium
Family ($50/yr)
Please enclose business card for one edition of our newsletter.
If a Memorial or Honorarium, the name of the person or pet:___________________________________________________
I am interested in volunteering! Please call me at:_________________________________________________________