Unleashed, a Star-Studded Soiree for Guests and Their Pets, Finds

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Nashville Humane
Association
Newsletter of the Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010
Fax: (615) 352-4111
Unleashed, a Star-Studded Soiree for Guests
and Their Pets, Finds Homes for Shelter
Runway Models
www.nashvillehumane.org
Adoption Hours
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm
The 2nd annual Unleashed Dinner with Your
Dog at the Hutton Hotel was one of the most
anticipated events of the New Year, and it did not
disappoint! This year’s Co-Chairs, Marcia Masulla
and Kristin Milner worked tirelessly, along with the
entire committee, to create a totally fabulous event.
From the moment they walked in, guests and their
pups experienced the star treatment: glamour shots
on the “red carpet” by the Paw-parazzi at the Yelp
Photo Booth by photographer Rebecca Ward, plus a
delicious treat from Pedigree at the Marilyn Monroe
Strolling Table and a complimentary Lipman
cocktail hour. Attendees then perused the Baxter
Bailey & Company pop-up store, full of everything
the discriminating mutt could ever desire, and the
silent auction complete with a large selection of
items such as trips, jewelry, tickets and, of course,
plenty of doggie loot!
United Way Campaign
You can designate your
United Way donations
to Nashville Humane
Association. Simply include
our agency code: 7075.
NHA’s Volunteer Program
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NHA Celebrates Top Tails
Donor Society Members
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The grand ballroom set the stage for the highlight
of the evening, the Canine Couture Fashion Show,
hosted by super-songstress Kellie Pickler. And the
star power did not stop there. Seventeen celebrity
walkers (Susie Brown, Heather Byrd, Stephen
Cochran, Charles Crabbe,
Sarah Darling, Allison
DeMarcus, Margaret Ellis,
Cortland Finnegan, Karla
Lawson, Dean Miller, Jamie
O’Neal, Julie Roberts,
Mike
Smith,
Shane
Tallant, Jimmy Wayne,
Hilary Williams and Holly
Williams) came out in
support of NHA to walk
some of our most stylish
shelter residents down
the runway, showcasing
the one-of-a-kind doggie
fashions and accessories
created by Nashville’s most
talented designers: Baxter
Josie
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Inside
Officers & Directors
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Mission Driven
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Unleashed, cont.
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Tribute Gifts
Spring 2012
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Mild Winter May Cause Major
Challenges for Our Pets
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Cortland Finnegan strikes a pose on the
catwalk with Roxy
Kellie Pickler poses with Unleashed Co-Chairs, Kristen Milner
and Marcia Masulla, just before taking the stage
OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
Tonya Mitchem Grindon
President of the Board
Mike T. Hill
Vice President of Finance
Rebecca Burcham
Vice President of Development
Robin I. Patton
Executive Committee (Past President)
Jennifer Holt Peterson
Treasurer
Bryan M. Young
Secretary
AT LARGE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jody Cummings
Steve Massey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Terry G. Brockman, DVM
Jim DeLanis
Mark Isaacs
Darcy Lashinsky
Libby Sieveking
Julianne Williams
LIFE MEMBERS
Marion P. Couch
George Crook
Maclin Davis
Mission Driven
At the conclusion of the Nashville Humane Association’s monthly staff meetings, each employee
expresses a “mission moment.” Everyone takes a second to reflect, then shares a personal story
of something they witnessed that exemplifies NHA’s mission of finding responsible homes,
controlling pet overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals. It’s a time for
laughter, joyous tears and elevated passion. In that same spirit, we would like to share with you
some of our many 2011 mission moments:
NHA proudly placed 2,962 companion pets into loving homes
More than 310 animals were adopted thanks to the continued support and special promotions
by our friends at Comcast, WSMV Channel 4, and WTVF News Channel 5
NHA successfully spayed and neutered 8,106 animals through our Community Spay and
Neuter Program and ROVER
NHA’s Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) assisted HSUS and ASPCA in four separate
counties across Tennessee, caring for and placing 61 animals into healthy, loving homes
NHA’s Community Pet Food Bank served the needs of Davidson County residents by
distributing approximately 15,000 pounds of dry food and 9,000 cans of wet food
Nashville Scene Voted NHA #1 for
Best Animal Shelter
NHA was recognized by the
Nashville Paws Reader’s Choice
Awards
• #1 Best Spay Program - ROVER
• #1 Best Pet Festival - Dog Day
• #2 Best Animal Shelter
NHA (out of approximately
5,000 community animal shelters
nationwide) was named one of the
Top Ten Emergency Placement
Partners of 2011 by the Humane
Society of the United States
NHA is committed to finding responsible homes, controlling pet
overpopulation and promoting the humane treatment of animals.
HONORARY MEMBERS
John O. Colton
Julia C. Colton
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Joy Beach
Paw’t It On Your Calendar
Feline Frenzy
In celebration of Adopt a Cat Month, help us
find 100 cats and kittens their forever homes
during the month of June.
Dog Day Festival
Don’t miss this nationally recognized day of
fun for all things dog! Mark your calendars for
September 22nd and join us at Centennial Park.
For more details on these events and more, visit
us at www.nashvillehumane.org or follow us on
Facebook.
Unleashed
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Bailey & Company, Judith Bright, Imogene + Willie, Love-Simone, Margaret Ellis, Marti
McFli, Melissa Tabor, Ole Made Good, Prairie-Go-Round, Prophetik and Tuft Design.
To conclude the evening, television host Shane Tallant served as our live auctioneer,
allowing guests the opportunity to bid on all of the fabulous fashions just seen on the
catwalk. Or shall we say “dog” walk?
All in all, the event was a huge success for both the NHA, as well as our furry models.
Through the generosity of our guests, the event raised $45,000 for the shelter, and all of
the adoptable models for the evening found their forever homes, which is what it’s all
about! If you missed it this year, or can’t wait to go again, mark your calendar for the
2013 Unleashed Dinner with Your Dog on January 26th!
Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom this evening would not have been
possible: Pedigree, Lipman, National Shows 2, HCA/TriStar, Now Playing Nashville, The
Farm at Natchez Trace, The Dog Spot, Blue Chip Pet Care, Five Points Animal Hospital,
Baxter Bailey & Company, Yelp, H Three Events, Strolling Tables of Nashville, Nashville
PAW, HER Magazine, Nashville Scene, WKRN News 2, Sir Speedy and Hutton Hotel.
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The following people supported the Nashville Humane Association through tribute gifts
between July 16, 2011 – March 14, 2012.
In Honor Of
Pets
Annie by Douglas Neal
Sadie & Atticus by Allyson J. Burke
Beko and Bear by Jan Elliott
Bubby Bum by Jacqueline Williams
Buddha by Tammery Ray
Gidget Buhler by Coco Lehman
Charlotte Henry by Nancy E Calonge
Coco by T. L. O’Neal
The Pets of the LBMC Marketing Department: Harvey &
Phranklin Alford, Audrey Patrick Allen, Chloe & Pepper Gill,
Gibson Knapper, Chance & Lucky Lloyd and in memory of
Toodles Stephenson by LeAnn Stephenson
Lukas by Catherine Broemel Page
Nina & Madison by Jeri & Michael Doebelin
Maggie by James R. Lachs
Mudi and Maxine by Jan Elliott
Mickey by Betty S. Davis
Elwood Petrey by Marilee Dunn
Pinko by Gail Snodgrass
Piper by Stephanie Manning
Raven by Julia Reynolds
Big River by Colby
Rubie by Lisa Marie Wells
Smoky by Karen B. Davis
Bobbie & Sun-Too by Bobbie & Bernie Weinstein
Zoe by Susan Gish
People
Mr. & Mrs. Lawson Allen (Mary Lauren, Lawson, Harrison, Frist
& Cole) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Carol Atkins by Joy Thompson
Jean Baird by Mary and James Baird
Joyce Baird by Mary and James Baird
Joy Beach by Maryglenn McCombs
Dr. Leighton Bell by Stacy S. Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. Carrey Bell by Patricia Ziegler
Nicole Schiechter & Ray Bluth by Susan & Ben Ward
Ray Bluth by Paulette
by Amy Chomsky
Debbie Bone by Linnea Folger
Jean Bowden by Fred & Kathleen and Kate & Grey
Lin Bowman by Anne D. White
Mary Bradley by Charles N. Parker
Rebecca & Stan Burcham, Clarence, Opal & Abra by
Peggy J. Vanderford
Charlie & Rosemary Burdeshaw by Cal Fuller
Dr. & Mrs. Terry Burkhalter by Linda Steadman
Linda Burnsed by Betsy Chernau
D. Brett Burrow by Mary Thom Vandercook
Lewis Burton by Frances Hardie
Becky Campbell by Dena Scearce
David P. Canas by Mary Thom Vandercook
Scott D. Carey by Mary Thom Vandercook
Lily & Jay Catalano by Alice LaBour
Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Pieslay Cheek by Charles & Lucy Zemp
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Cheek (Libby, Ross, William, Elizabeth & Laura)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Carol Cheshire by Linda & Jim Thompson
Julia Colton by Linda Puckett
John O Colton by Harvey & Helen Cummings
Mr. & Mrs, Charles Cook (Lawrence, Charlie, Margaret & Sarah)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. Steve Cook (Steve) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Jo Anne Corbitt by Mary and James Baird
Marion Couch by Pamela Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. George Crawford (Martha, John, Audrey & Clay)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Dr. Marta Ann Crispens & Staff by Bridget Berman
Jim Delanis by John O. Colton
Natasha Mink DeMatto by Ginger and Mike Ashford
Ben & Pat Dishman by Janice L. Spillman
Beth Donaghey by Bob and Sharon Hodges
Maggi Dunne by Murray C. Havens
Mr. & Mrs. Philip N. Elbert by Patricia Ziegler
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Elder (Margo, Jim & Colston) by Candy, Jim,
Josephine & Orin
John B. Enkema by Mary Thom Vandercook
Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Finucane ( Shannon, Brendan, Brendan,
Rylee and Preston) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Ms. Janetta Fleming by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Robert & Sharron Francis by Pat & Hal Aronson
John Thomas Friedland by Tara Robinson
Trish Frist by Linda Puckett
Greg & Carrie Gallo by Kelsey Jackson & Joel Van Belkon
Rebecca Gates by Tamara Adkins
Roland Gibbons by Gish, Sherwood & Friends, Inc.
Dr. Mark Girone by Martha Elzen
Benjamin E. Goldammer by Mary Thom Vandercook
Grace by Hope Hall
Kyle Granath by Henry Hill
Rosie Graves by Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hilbert
Rebekah Greenberg by Ellen Maranca
John J. Griffin, Jr. by Mary Thom Vandercook
Mr. & Mrs. Parker Griffith (Meredith, Parker, Helen, Anna,
Parker & Hall) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. & Mrs. Hartley Hall (Carolyn, Hartley & Grace) by
Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Melanie Hampton by Charlotte Bryson
by Marthagem Whitlock
by Sue Hunt
by Janice L. Spillman
Fran Hardie by Susie Russenberger
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Hardison by Patricia Ziegler
Tyree B. Harris, IV by Mary Thom Vandercook
Fong Chong Havighurst by Karen & Clark Havighurst
Mr. & Mrs. John Hayworth (Martha, John Margaret & Hedges)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Charles W. Head by Debra and Al Corlew
Mr. & Mrs. Lorring Helfrich (Reid, Hannah & Lorring)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Joe Hersh by Natalie S. Ryman
Sarah & Daniel Horner by Michelle, Andrea, Nina, Rebecca
& Catherine
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hough by Gail & Robert Zika
River Abigail Howard by Carol A. Rehder
Chrystie Howard and Alison Dunn by Jamie Spicer
Grace & Mark Hunt by Susan & Ben Ward
The Davis Hunt Family by Martha Givhan
Brenda Hutchins’ Birthday by Jane Hutchins
Gavin Ivester by Gillian Uy
Libby Jackson by Nancy Carter
Mada Johnston by Margreete G. Johnston
James D. Kay, Jr. by Mary Thom Vandercook
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kinard (Paula, Bob, William & James)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Meg Kirkpatrick by Maggie Meiers
by Katherine Eubanks
Kent E. Krause by Mary Thom Vandercook
Dr. Steve Ladd by Lee Hailey
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Lamar (Elizabeth, Howard, Hall, Warner &
Trent) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Randi Land by Pamela Price
by Charles & Katherine Flood
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lane by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. & Mrs. John Lavey (Hannan, John, Frances & Mary Sparks)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Elizabeth Gayle Layne by Troy & Sandy Malone
Nancy Lewis by Diane Sasson
William A. Lewis by Mary Thom Vandercook
Hollis S. Liggett by The Community Foundation of Middle
Tennessee
Alice Hinton Van Lingen by Emily James
Mr. & Mrs. George Mabry (Emily, George, & Harrison)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. & Mrs. James Main by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Malone (Kristen, Dave, Jack and Alli)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Mason (Laura, Steven, Lanier, Steven
& Adelaide) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Cory & Janet Mason by Richard & Paula Tucker
Alex McClure and Norman by Teresa Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Mike McGuffin (Shannon, Mike, Hayden, Mary,
Chandler & Jackson) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Harriet & Jim McKee by Weeza & Don Swain
Ellen M. McQuillan by Ellen P. Mayo
Staff of Pet Med by Martha Elzen
Dr Courtney Merrow by Martha Elzen
Jim Meyer by James DeLanis
Phillip Miller by Mary Anne Luckett, Haley Wilson, Eric
Hamilton, Larry Staggs & Anna Phelan
Benjamin J. Miller by Mary Thom Vandercook
Millie, Paul, Wes, and Koko by Joe and Bev Goodson
Molly Mitchell by Paul E. Johnson
Jackie Mitchell by Linda Whitley
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Mullowney (Frieda, Jim, George, & Wyatt)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Kelly Norton by Ruth J. Sealy
by Tavie Washburn
Patty and Tony Novotny by Jeanne and Jay Forsythe
Richard Olguin by Mara Olguin
Sister Maria Joseph’s 2nd Grade Class - Overbrook by
Olivia Thorngren
Dr. & Mrs. John Overholt (Martha, John, Audrey and Clay)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Esen and Cano Ozgener by Rachel and Gary Odom
John Parks by Mark Hutchison
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Parrish by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Charles Paschetag by Syd Mayberry
Reid Patton by Keith Gambill
The Patton Family - Robin, Richard, Wilson, Reid & Crawford
by Judie & Dick Greenman
Robin Patton by John & Stephanie Ingram
by John Overton Colton
by Sweetie, Poppy & Bingo - aka Judie & Dick Greenman
by John and Carole Sergent
by Ed and Hillary Cooper
Molly & Thomas Pennington by Phyllis Thorp 0Pennington
Anne Perkins by Brownie & Halton Brown
Mark Peters by Mary Thom Vandercook
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Phillips by Raymond & Janice Mockmore
Lisa Sundahl Platt by MaryKat Sundahl
Jim Platt by MaryKat Sundahl
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Pollock (Devereux, Gordon, Grace, Fenner
& Gordon) by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Ellen Pryor by Heath Overton
Bill Pryor by Frierson and Diane Craig
Joy Ramage by Dan Ramage
Becky Reed by Carolyn Daniel
The Reveals by Donna Michel
Dr. Bill Riordan by Barbara Gray
Lesie Roberts by Broadcast Music, Inc.
Sandy Robinson by Shelly Robinson
Maggie Robinson by Robert M. Robinson
Russ, Lavena, Conner, Erin, & Ian Russell by Toni, Fred, Chip
& Graham Roosth
Gracie Russell by Kathryn Colegrove
by Lauren R. Clay
Whitney Sanders by Jason & Susan Epstein
Martine Sanders by Dena Scearce
Brad & Seanna Sherwood by Hank & Weezie Sherwood
Canter & Emery Smith by Marge Kestenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Blanton Smith, Jr. by Patricia Ziegler
Mr. & Mrs. Don Smith by Patricia Ziegler
Cindy Smythe by Joanne Formosa
Janis Sontany by Mary and James Baird
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Joe Sowell by HCA Foundation
Alan M. Sowell by Mary Thom Vandercook
Thalia Spinrad by Barbara Tsakirgis
Jack, Will & Nicky Spiva by Patricia Hennessy
Elizabeth A. Stalnaker by The Crichton Group
Mr. John Steakley by Matthew and Kathleen Kinser
Sydney Ellen Stevenson by Rebecca Williams
Staff & Teachers at Willow Pilates Studio by Karen Sue O’Bryan
Wilma Mae Stump by Anneliese Specht
Weeza & Don Swain by Harriet & Jim Mckee
William Tate by Mary Thom Vandercook
Mr. & Mrs, Steve Taylor (Sarolyn, Steve, Avery & Eleanor)
by Candy, Jim, Josephine & Orin
Crom Tidwell by Lea Tidwell
Mitzi Turner by Gail Gardner
Edith Tynes by Dana Messer
Frances Anne Varallo by Anne & John Petrucelli
by James Petrucelli
Henry E. Walker by Harriet Elder
by Margo Elder
by Susan C. Welch
Donnie Wenn by Anita Wenn
Kathy West by Elinor Peek
Frank Wilbert by Mary Thom Vandercook
Caroline Trost & Joe Wiley by Mike, Maggie, Woody, Mac Dunne
Justin P. Wilson by Richard V. Norment
by Mary-Margaret Collier
by Jared Plunk & Lauren Varney
by Jason E. Mumpower
by Barry Murphy
by Melinda Parton
by Tom Fleming
by Deborah L. Jones
by Dennis F. Dycus
by Robert T. Lee
by Faye J. Weaver
by Ann V. Butterworth
by Arthur A. Hayes, Jr.
by Blake Fontenay
H. Dale Yenzer by Vicki Estrin
Robert P. Ziegler by Mister T’s Patio
Pat Ziegler by Teresa and Kellie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zika by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hough
In Memory Of
Pets
Abby by Bonaparte’s Retreat
by Jacqueline Williams
Annie Allen by Employees of American and Safety Equipment Co.
Gus & Angel by Faye Putman
Annie by Carol Allen
by INDIA WEBBER
Bandit by David Livingston & Cathy Hinton
Bear by Glenda R. Wheeler
Becky by Barbara Kay Ramsey
by Margret Buxkamper
Beeper by Linda & Jim Thompson
Belle by Margo & Oscar
Bentley by Harvey Sperling
Blaze by The Millis Family
Boomer by Mary Ann Maddin
Bradley by Cheryl Orloff
Brandy by Rachel Wall
Bridget by Dinah L. Petree
Brillo by Matt & Barbara Irion
by David & Barbara Jones
Buddy by Sherry
by Alda Rae & Bobby McAdams
by Jan & Tom Diehl
Smokey & Bunkey by Larry Luttrull family
Sole Cadiz by The Katseff Family
Callie by Michelle Froedge
Calvin by Jared and Meaghan Porter
Calvin Cat by Ivan and Beth Chester
Honey Caplan by Jamie Katseff
Capri McKinney by Beth Jones
Casey by Scott & Leslie Ruder
Cassie by Mr. & Mrs. Wilson Herndon
Chance by Allen & Doris Kiger
Charlie by Randy Rhodes
Chief by Julia Reynolds
Chili by Vicky Davis
Cinnamon by Mary Ann Gregory
Claude by Emmy Phillips
Clementine by The Isaacs Family
CoCo by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Costner
Coda by Gary Patton
Connor by Ellen P. Mayo
Daisy by The Gambill Family
Woodstock, Wags Shadow D-Dog by Louise Warren
Divot by Leslie Higgins
Flutter & Domino by Sara Otterstrom
Duke by Madeline Bell
by Chris and Joan Henning
Dunham by Sandi & Bob Dunham
E. C. by Gannon & Ogilvie Families
Ella by Gordon & Nancy McDaniel
by Mimi Wallace & Marian Harrison
Evie by Rosi & Patrick Raher
Oliver Fell by Jamie Latseff and Einstein
Foster and Sammie Troutt by Tammy Troutt
Furby by Robert & Melissa Halliburton
Gabby by D. R. Garrett
by Jo Ann Wray
Gabby Smith by Karen Valiquette
Gabriel by Barbara & John Culley
by Elinor Peek
Calvin Garden by Sashie Buchanan
Grady Gavin by Marilyn Holmes
George by Elinor B. Peek
by Eva Wright
Gildy by Henry Hildebrand
Ginger by Mr. & Mrs. Gary Williams
Ginger and Jeff by Patrick Lavin
Gracie by Stephanie Creasy
by Dellson & Ellen Yandell
by Mark & Sheryl Thompson
Pup-Pup Gross by Larry and Trisha Butrum
Grundy by Jean Paxton
Forrest Gump by Lorie C. Canale
Samantha & Hailey by Lane F. Willingham
Mischief Hammet by The Palmers
Hannah H. by Your Brooks Brother’s Family
Harrison by Miranda Christy
Harry by Ann Ulrey
by Madeline Bell
Hayley by Susan Wilson
Tara & Heather by Dawn Glassnap
Duke Henning by Katherine & James Henning
Henry E. Walker by Ann Ulrey
Griswald Hensley by Friends at CEPS
Hogan by MaryBritton Cummings
Honey by Galia Williams
by Lisa Long
Hoover by Shirley Peek
Howard by John & Julie Erwin
Jackson by Mimi Wallace & Marian Harrison
Josephine by Martha Young
Josie by Jared and Meaghan Porter
Jupiter by Emily Burn
Kali Hatridge by Sarah Korelin
Kayce by The Johnson Family
Kirby by Dinny Dearborn
Kricket by Barbara Ramsey
Little Girl Law by Mark, Polly and Eric
Pitino Legate by Eddie, Susan, Kim & Deborah
Lizzie by Mary Hildebrand
Lola by B & James Lowry
Lolly by Mr. & Mrs. James M. Denson
Lucy by Jon & Judy Bunce
Luna by Mary Agnes Burton
by Anne Rochford
Madeline by Heather & Dennis McWeeney
Madison Martin by Sharron Francis
Maggie by Friend From St.Thomas Cath Lab: Vickie, Cindy,
Nancy, Brandie, Leza, Anita, Nelda & Brenda E.
Maggie by Elizabeth C. McDaniel
by Leza, Vickie, Brenda E., Cindy, Anita, Nelda, Nancy
and Brandi
by Richard P. Lechleiter. Jr.
by Sarah Hamil
by Ann Tuck
Maggie Measels by Joy Wall
Sunshine & Magnolia by Julie Ann Hawkins, Mary Hawkins
and Lee Ann Hawkins
by Bobbie & Bernie Weinstein
Malibu by Bill Lewis & Carolyn Brackett
Mary Barclay by Kelly Day
Max by Kimberly Milan
by Marjorie H. Hines
Max ‘Bubby Bum’ by Jacqueline Williams
Maxie and Dexter by Steve Asbury
McBrae by Dinah Petree
Meha by Ellen Jewell
Miles Blankenship by Ashley Bock
Millie by Mrs. John Fred Tarkington Jr
Misty by Terry Tibbott
Mocha by Emily Burn
Mollie by Jared Porter
Molly by Laurence O. Trabue, Jr.
by Barb Bechtold
Muriel Early by Larry Daughtrey
Murphy by Linda Jones
Neil by Jackie Brown
Nonyette by Mrs. Glenn J. Long
Oreo Phillips by Carr Family
Orville Black by Brad and Beth Jones
Paisley by Amanda Tamburrino
Pankow by Katie Strano
Peaches by Stephanie Shockley
Peanuts by Joseph & Dianne Rolwing
Willie & Peaty by Gearl Pruitt
Pete by Tracey McCartney
Pickens by Lorie C. Canale
Polly by Frances Bryan
Polly by Sarah Bell Early
Misty Poo by Terry Tibbott
Pre by George & Janis Parrott
Ruby & Precious by Peggy Vanderford
Bill Pryor by Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Kellogg
Ralph by Katherine McCrea
Reu by Vicki Williams
Rose by Jeannine, Micky & Leslie
Rose by Mark Aaron
Rosie by Glenda R. Wheeler
by Faye & Jim Dickson
Rowdy by Melissa & Buddy
Rudy by Mimi Wallace & Marian Harrison
Rusty by Sam and Carol Burgess
Ruthie by Mary McGrath
Sadie by Carol Rehder
Sadie by Designs in Paper
by MacKenzie Wooten McKaskle
Marshmellow & Sam by Mr. & Mrs. Frierson Craig
Sam by Corey Slovis
Sam by Carol Mindermann
Sassafras by Henry Hildebrand
Savannah by Anne B. (Mimi) Wallace
Scout by Margaret-Roger Growe
Sera by Julia Reynolds
Shadow by Carolyn Shindler
Shelby by Ellen Yandell
Simba Yenzer by Vicki Estrin
Skip by David Broemel
Smokey by Acklen Group Pals
Snapple by Frank R. Martinez
Gibson Fido Sole by Jessica D. Soloe
Sophia by Lili Hart
Sour Mash by Vicky Davis
by Becky, David & Sissy
by Dan & Beverly Sanders
Spanky by Kathy Ogles
Stella by Daryl Brown
by Paula Messenheimer
Stevie Ray by Ivey Durham
Little Cat, Ms Puss, Mew Stymie by Louise Warren
Sugar by Galia Williams
Suzette Inman by Mindy & Michael Grimes
Sweetie by Judith Dudley
Greta, Jimmy, Cricket & Tabby by Judy & Tm Eisert
Wesley Talbot by Jana Talbot
Tank by Elizabeth Tiesler
Tax by Melissa Morgan
Tiger by Stephanie Shockley
Tillie by James & Katie Henning
Toby by Amanda Wenger
Luci Trabue by Fred, Lucy, Lila & Nelson
Twiggy by Matthew Eden
Tyson by Jennifer & Thomas Ford
Watly by Elizabeth Roller
Wesley by Pat & Jim Meadows
Wheatley by Anne Verbosky
by Susan Cavender
by Susan Cavender
Brucie Williams by Rebecca Burcham
Winnie by Jared Porter
Winston by Carole Nelson
Lucy & Winston by Judy A. Bunce
Wrigley by Michael & Lisa Bressman
Yogie by Katerina Werkhaven
Zack by Debbie Neese
Jenaim Rose, Odie, Waldo Clem, Cricket, Buddy, Spiderman
& Zipper by Lorene M. Fuchs
Zoe by Mary, Mark, Mac, Garland, Foster & Walker Pierce
Zoey by John & Julie Erwin
by Carole Keith
Zowie by Terry Tibbott
People
Joan Alberstadt by Larry Hall
by Karen Barbaro
by Girl Scout Troop 2090 (4th Grade at Ensworth School)
by Kathleen & Alee Estes
by Jean G. Talbot
by Mary Ellen & David Denning
by Edward B. Lemaster III
by Vince & Cynthia Tenisci
by Danya & Bill
Joan Alberstadt by Cory Koslin
by Shirley and Ross Bailey
by Richard Alberstadt
by Lyn and Frank Downey
James Allen by Lou Dimond
Jimmy Allen by Beverly Hatcher
Gary L. Askins by Mindy Arrington
Nox Baldwin Jr. by Jo Walker
Charles Barry by Kathryn & Susan Billingsley
Mary M. Beatty by Robert Rich
by Bonnie Guinn, Bylee Kimmel, Kate Carr, Marilyn Palm
& Carol Berowicz
by Greg Johnson
by Edward & Valerie Hatcher
by Marlene J. Miesenhelder
by Labor Market Informatin staff
by Trudy DesLauriers
William Bender by Katharine Nicrosi Schull
by Apex Endodontics
Gerry Bennett by Deborah S. Jeffries
Christy Tucker Bethel by Geneva Ewing
by Bob & Muff Young and Sadie
by Mary Ann & Diego Giordano
by K. Janelle Wilson
by Mrs. Steven G. Cauthen
by Nancy Wise
by Mary Susan Rhodes
by Michele McAvoy-Rubin
Klaus Bliesener by Murray C. Havens
Oliver T. Bobbitt by Jim & Sandra Tatum
Lettitia “Tish” Bower by Norma Suiter
by Mary L. Groft
by Ron & Doyle
by The Smartspace Team
by Phyllis Williams, Rob and Sandy, Tim and Jeannine
by The CBS B’s: Gennie, Kay, Polly, Judy, Linda & Laverne
by Mary Groft
by Paula & Buddy Linton
by Julia Boklage
Mary Bradley by Mike Allmand
by Robert A. McCabe, Jr
by Paul & Charlene Allen
by NES Staff
by Kraft CPA’s
by North Georgia Electric Membership Corp.
by Darrell & Deena Trimble
by Beverly M. Lancaster
by Calvin D. Moore & Edith R. Moore
by Mary Parsille
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Nan Lawson by Brenda, Dale and Ryne Hitter
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Elizabeth Gayle Layne by Tom Copeland
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William Lambeth Lester by Lillian Watson & Lynnwood
Amanda Lewis by Claudia McGee
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Thank You!
Mild Winter May Cause Major
Challenges for Our Pets
We all enjoyed the mild winter, with no snow to shovel and no icy demolition
derbies on the interstates. However, the favorable winter, with few belowfreezing temperatures, has caused an increase in the presence of fleas, ticks and
mosquitoes as early as March of this year.
These parasites are not just a nuisance: they can also cause major health
problems for your pets.
Fleas: Fleas can cause flea bite dermatitis and anemia, and even tapeworm.
When your pet grooms himself, he may ingest the occasional flea. Fleas
carrying tapeworm larvae can infect your pet with the parasite. Tapeworms are
easily treated, but have been known to lead to weight loss and decreased activity
in some animals.
Ticks: Ticks can be a serious and not too uncommon problem in our region.
Pets can become infected by one of more than fifteen tick-transmitted diseases.
Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are just a few.
Mosquito: Mosquitos carrying heartworm larvae, as a result of biting an
infected animal, can transmit the parasite to healthy pets simply by biting
them. The larvae is injected under the skin and, once mature, the adult
heartworms migrate to the animal’s lungs and heart.
“We tend to forget that bringing fleas and ticks into the house can allow the
diseases to be passed on to humans,” says Dr. Louis Lembo “It is important
to protect your animal and, in turn, you are protecting your family.” He
states further, “Prevention is less costly than treatment. The average cost of a
heartworm preventative is $5.00 - $7.00, whereas heartworm treatment can reach
$1,000.00 - $1,500.00.”
NHA’s Volunteer Program,
by the Numbers…
A quarter of the way through
2012, it’s already been a
great year for volunteerism
at NHA: new enthusiastic
volunteers are trained
each month, and current
volunteers are constantly
engaging in additional
programs to best apply their
skills and passions. Our staff
is so grateful to team up with
these hundreds of animal
ambassadors in Middle
Tennessee, who lend their
time, energy and hearts to
help fulfill our mission.
NHA volunteer Jvaughn
socializes two kittens in
the kitty room. To see
kitties at play, tune into
NHA’s Kitty Cam during
regular business hours.
To quantify the huge impact we already feel and know
volunteers make, please join us in celebrating the
Volunteer Program’s 2011 successes:
244 Dog Walkers & Puppy Socializers contributed
more than 2,500 hours of service with our canine
population
139 Cat Socializers contributed more than 1,500
hours of service with their feline friends at NHA
38 Teddy’s Wagon adoption aides spent more than
1,000 hours off-site, resulting in more than 100
shelter dogs and cats finding their forever homes
Prevention:
The good
news is that your local
veterinarian has the solution
for your pet. Visit your vet,
and together you can decide
among the many products
available which is best for
your pet. Additionally, keep
your grass mowed, remove
any standing water and trim
low-hanging shrubs. As Dr.
Lembo urges, “Prevention
is the best answer for
the upcoming flea/tick/
mosquito season.”
26 Community Pet Food Bank operators ensured
that more than 175 qualifying animal-owning
households received supplementary pet food and
supplies from the Community Pet Food Bank,
which stays stocked by generous donations from
individuals and companies
18 Media Hounds helped to capture adorable and
adoptable shelter animals through pictures and
videos featured on the web and on TV
15 Clerical Assistants contributed more than 650
hours of service behind-the-scenes, keeping us in
constant touch with our friends and donors like
you!
The spring and summer
seasons are filled with fun
times including outdoor
activity. Make sure you
and your pet are prepared.
NHA wishes you safe and
happy days in the sun!
12 Critter Camp volunteers (Counselors and
Kennel Buddy Aides) led 23 young people through
two weeks of fun with and learning about animals
at NHA
Keep your pet safe this spring and summer by mowing
grass regularly, removing any standing water and
trimming low-hanging shrubs.
Visit us online or follow us on
Facebook for more animal tips.
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Countless volunteers spent innumerable hours
preparing, fundraising, crafting, walking, doggiedressing, lifting, designing, auctioning, baking,
watering, selling, sweating and smiling at and before
special events
Nashville Humane Association
Celebrates Top Tails Donor
Society Members
On a lovely spring-like evening in Belle Meade, the 2011
Top Tails Donor Society reception was a great opportunity
to celebrate the accomplishments of NHA with our most
generous supporters and friends!
“I’m in love! He is
the most precious,
intelligent, adorable
gift I have ever
given myself!” says
Melanie Strothers
of her new puppy
Whopper (now
named Freckle
Face)
Hosted at the home of Kathy and Martin Davis, on March
1, 2012, the event welcomed 70 plus members of NHA’s
Top Tails Society, whose contributors donate a cumulative or
one-time annual gift of $1,000 or more. Longtime supporters
Laurie Eskind and Julianne Williams served as honorary
chairs, alongside Top Tails Society founder Robin Patton.
NHA staff members further enlivened the celebration by
bringing two adorable shelter puppies, Whopper and Lacy.
These lucky critters surely salivated over the delectable small
bites guests enjoyed from Kristen Winston Catering, including
warm tomato tartlets and sweet potato biscuits with diced
Benton’s country ham.
Irresistibly cuddly Whopper was adopted the very next
morning by Top Tails donor and attendee, Melanie Strothers,
and lovable Lacy was also scooped away to her forever home
within a couple of days!
In socializing with each other, and delighting in the company
of these animals, guests were reminded of the mission of NHA
and the impact of their charitable giving. The annual Top
Tails reception was no doubt a success, raising more than
$200,000, with smiles abounding!
Kathy Davis and
Harry Davis enjoy
a moment with
Lacy during the
Top Tails reception.
If interested in becoming a Top Tails Society donor, please
contact Jennifer Wheeler, Development Director, at (615)
354-6344 or by email at [email protected].
Tail-Tale Signs of Success: Josie
Rusty Moore is a longtime friend of the Nashville Humane Association. On one of his many visits to the shelter,
two years ago, Rusty noticed a 1 ½ year old Belgian Shepherd Mix, Bailey, available for adoption. There was an
instant attraction! He inquired about her history to learn she’d been adopted and returned to the shelter three times.
Each time, it was noted that she was “too much to handle.”
While at home and work, Rusty couldn’t stop thinking about this sweet dog. He felt certain she was not problematic;
she simply hadn’t found an owner that understood her needs. He made several visits to NHA specifically to take
her for walks and practice basic commands, and in doing so, Rusty realized this was a very smart dog. Common for
her breed, Bailey simply needed to stay busy. She needed a job!
Rusty went home, talked it over with the family and returned the next day with his son to adopt Bailey. Upon
arriving at NHA, they found an interested couple walking her. For 45 minutes, Rusty and his son waited, hoping
someone else was not going to adopt “their” dog.
Rusty and Josie share a
celebratory “high five!”
The long wait paid off for Rusty and Bailey, and they departed for home together. Rusty renamed her Josie, and he
soon felt the dog’s high energy and drive, along with his motivation to properly train her, would benefit residents
at nursing homes and children in schools. Josie frequents both now, and comes back to say hello at NHA, where
she shows off a new trick and how well-behaved she has become.
During her most recent visit to NHA, we were proudly informed that Josie is now an Official Member of the Davidson County Search & Rescue K9
Unit. Rusty exudes, “Josie is a smart girl!” And he knew she was capable of even more. It’s amazing what a shelter animal can accomplish! Let’s ALL
give a “High Five” to Rusty and Josie!
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