AnimaLetter - Colonial Capital Humane Society
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AnimaLetter - Colonial Capital Humane Society
April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 1 AnimaLetter April - May 2012 Pick a Puppy or Two! In This issue: O Adoptions Donations & Tributes Happy Endings CCHS Cleans Up (in 2 Ways!) They’re Puppylicious! Looking for Their Forever Homes Kitty Visitation Day Student Member Report Dog Biscuit Day Inspires Gift CCHS Student Membership Volunteer with CCHS Pretty Poison New & Renewing Members NC Pottery at Peddler’s Depot Join the Kitty Committee Scenes from the Kitty House Membership Information n page 5 of this issue, CCHS features some of its youngest guests now at foster homes throughout the area. Niki, Allison, Maggie, and Blaze, pictured here, are 11 months old and American bulldog/ pointer mix. As you may have guessed, they are related. They are 4 of 7 puppies born to a dog that found her way to CCHS. All have been neutered, are up-to-date on shots, and wormed. They are also sweet and gentle. Please spread the word to everyone you know to pick a puppy or two! Adoptions CCHS Donation Wish List • • • • • • paper towels Fresh Step scoopable litter toys pillowcases dog food Purina dry cat food Donations can be dropped off at Petsense, next to Harris Teeter in New Bern. We are especially grateful for monetary donations toward our veterinary bills for spaying, neutering, immunizations, and illnesses. Please send checks to CCHS at P.O. Box 326, New Bern, NC 28563. Thank you! Upcoming Events February 1 - March 25 Woofie—Shepherd mix puppy Dogs Biscuit—Terrier Bo—Boxer puppy Charlie—Lab mix puppy Dexter—Dapple dachshund Fulcher—Dachshund George—Boxer mix Heidi—Border collie mix Jo Jo—Poodle Mia—Llapso mix Mondo—Terrier mix Moonshine—10-yr-old lab Priscilla—10-yr-old cocker spaniel Sanders—German shepherd Sweetie—Lab mix Willow—Basset hound Biscuit Heidi Cats Buddy—DLH declawed grey/white Joey—DSH black Katie—DSH tabby kitten Marley—DLH black/white kitten Max—DLH black kitten Piper—DLH grey Saturn—Tabby Simon—Siamese kitten Smokey—DLH gray/white Yoda—Declawed brown tabby DSH = domestic short-hair DLH = domestic long-hair Sweetie 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 Buddy Saturn April 14 Come see CCHS at the Fairfield Harbour Yard Sale 6am to noon April 21 Adopt-a-thon / Membership Drive at Petsense 10am-1pm 2025 S. Glenburnie Road (next to Harris Teeter) Adopt-a-thons are held frequently at Petsense on Saturdays from 10am1pm. Dog-a-thons are held outdoors and cat-a-thons are held inside. Check the Sun Journal for other CCHS yard sales (see page 4). April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 2 DONATIONS & TRIBUTES Our costs can be staggering; your additional gifts have kept us afloat. Thank you for your generous support of Colonial Capital Humane Society. Please know that every gift is greatly appreciated. February & March Gifts to CCHS Linda Allind, Sponsor Humane Society of the U.S., Sustainer Rose Roper Sandra Barter David Hurst, Patron Clint Routson, Sponsor Beaufort United Way, Sponsor KK Wealth Advisors Lynda Sadler Dr. Joseph & Janet Buff, Sponsor Rena Knott Nate Salsbury Linda Burke, Patron Patricia Lafkas Pamela Schillar, Sponsor Renate Catalano The Neverending Story Diane Shultz Debi Corriher We are all volunteers, with no paid staff. Your contributions go right to the cats and dogs who come to us. Our veterinary bills are a neverending story, and we are so very grateful to you for letting us continue to save animals. Rose Marie Smith, Sponsor Georgia Crawford Amy & Andy Dagner, Patron Phyllis Davey In honor of “all my pets, past and present” Dina Diestrkid Dena DiGeloromo Diane Dunn Joanna French Carol & James Froales Carl & Pamela Newton gave a gift in memory of Pumpkin. Thank you. Jackie Lockey in memory of Sandra Reddey & Melanie Garris, Sponsor Timothy & Barbara Ludwig Mildred Glaudel, Patron Anthony Mascuro, Patron Golden Age Club J. Meityson, Patron Leslie Haney & Julie Collins, Patron Maggie & Chas Mignnay Gail Harrelson, Sponsor C.D. & Anne Morris, Patron Linda Hicks Carl & Pamela Newton in memory of their beloved Pumpkin Shirley Hostyn Sheri Stilley Harriett Sutton Elizabeth Talbert Elaine Talbert, Patron In honor of Bryna Coonin & David Talbert and in loving memory of Squeaky Marjoria & Joseph Teklits Patricia Traynor Amy Game Linda Hitchcock, Sponsor Sylvia Smithwick Cynthis Ridlon Thank You, Petsense! for your continuing support 2025 S. Glenburnie Rd. (next to Harris Teeter) 252-636-0460 Mary Urbanic Lawrence Walson, Sponsor Phyllis Welch Pamela Whitting Kenny Wilcott Deborah & Gerald Willard, Patron Lisa Wimpfheimer, Patron Patricia & William Wolak, Sponsor Errors? Please write: [email protected] Colonial Capital Humane Society thanks for continued sponsorship of the “Be Kind to Animals” CCHS monthly ad in the New Bern Sun Journal April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 3 H APPY E NDINGS —R EPORTS FROM O UR A DOPTIVE FAMILIES Lady Ann Finds Love—Fur Real! “My mother lost her long-time companion Gracie last July,” relates Becky. “Mom lives by herself and really missed Gracie and their companionship. “ Then came Hurricane Irene, which flooded her mom’s home. Moving in with Becky wasn’t too bad, since she was able to enjoy the family’s two Lady Ann prepares for a nap after a hard day of.... dogs. nappipng. “Mom was able to move back into her house at Thanksgiving. But something was missing,” Becky continues. “Luckily for us, we live in a small town. On Christmas Eve, a friend called to say she had seen a perfect cat for Mom at Petsense. “ CCHS members know that if a cat was seen at Petsense, it’s one of ours. Lady Ann was 11 years old at that time and, like all of our cats, needed a forever home. Sometimes it’s more difficult to place an older cat, although they are ideal pets for seniors. “We called and emailed on December 26 and heard back a couple days later. Mom and Lady Ann met on New Year’s Eve at Petsense. Love at first sight for both of them. Mom and Lady Ann immediately formed a comfortable relationship. Lady Ann picked out a chair for herself and settled in. She likes telling Mom when to go to bed and when to get up. Lady Ann sleeps next to Mom and follows her around all day. A very Happy Ending for both of them. I don’t know who’s happier!” Lady Ann with her forever mom. He Enters a Boy’s Dream to Snag His Own Simon and new brother Ethan watch sports together. “Lisa Lee helped us rescue our first cat, Sagwa,” recalls Kathleen. “A Siamese, Sagwa is a great pet that also prefers to ‘gently boss’ my younger son, Dom, rather than letting him engage her.” Dom loves cats. (Yay, Dom!) The family often went to see the kitties at Petsense, but Kathleen feared that Sagwa would also decide to boss any new cat that entered the picture. “When we saw Simon at Petsense, he reached out to Dom’s head and meowed,” Kathleen says. “During the next week, Dom dreamed about Simon repeatedly. Then one night he came in to me in the middle of the night crying. In his dream, he had watched as a doctor who was trying to help Simon actually hurt him. Simon meowed out to Dom to help him. “Dom was beside himself. So the next day, we went to see Simon, but he had been moved to Wendy’s [Chapman] ‘infirmary’ to recover from a cold. At that point, Lisa suggested that we might like to foster Simon to see if Sagwa would accept him.” They did, and she did. Sagwa remains the princess of the house, but Simon is content to just snuggle on the closest lap. “Simon is a joy. We love him and we thank you all for your commitment to care for these pets while they await their forever Simon blends in beautifully with Denver homes.” —coloring and personality. April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 4 CCHS C LEANS U P AT THE FIRST YARD S ALE OF THE S EASON for a donation, and many people respond generously. Another part of their success stems from the excellent relations they’ve built with donors in the community through their dedication and hard work. CCHS is always on the lookout for more items to continue its success at Peddler’s Depot and yard sales. Please take a look in your attic, shed, or dresser drawers for high-quality items that can be turned into cash for our companion animals. Call Linda Clark at 252633-0250. If you can deliver items, great. If not, one of our volunteers may be able to pick them up from you. A trio of talent—Linda Clark, Mary Sanders, and Sharon Foley—kicked off the 2012 CCHS Yard Sale season on March 23 and 24 at a new venue, 1901 Wilson Street, off Trent Road. They’re delighted with the results. “On Friday alone, we made $350,” says Linda. Although the sale was to start at Noon, people started showing up at 9am. And buying. Part of the secret of this group’s success is their name-your-own-price policy. In fact, they simply ask CCHS C LEANS U P AT CCHS P RIOR TO K ITTY VISITATION D AY T op to bottom, inside and outside...nothing is left untouched by cloth, cleaner, or clippers when there’s a Deep Clean at the CCHS no-kill cat shelter. No offense intended to our cats, but it takes them about a day to create a bit of a mess. The twice-daily volunteers do what they can while there to empty litter box business, sweep, and clean up accidents coming from one end of a cat or the other. We ask the cats to keep it neat, but they just want to have fun. To ensure the place was spic and span in preparation for Kitty Visitation Day, CCHS staged Operation Deep Clean in March. A dozen or more volunteers cleaned beds and perches, changed linens, scrubbed walls and floors, power-washed front and back porch areas, washed litter boxes and kitty carriers, and more. Steve Williams (lower right) planned to clip one or two branches; a few hours later, he had the flatbed of his pickup piled high with trimmings. Many thanks to the volunteers who gave time in this way. If you have a few hours to devote to a Deep Clean (or can wash a couple bags of laundry), call Mary Martha Rose at 252639-0136 or email her at [email protected]. Thanks! April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 5 THEY ’RE P UPPYLICIOUS AND L OOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER H OMES O ur puppies have several things in common: they are cute as the dickens, up to date on their shots, will be (or have been) neutered, and don’t ever, ever to be abandoned again. • Spencer is 5.5-months, mixed breed, with unique markings. He will grow to medium size but already has an extra-large sweet personality. • Teddy is 6-months, shepherd/lab mix; his photo seems to say, “Take me home—please??” • Ella Mae is 6 months, 31 pounds, to be about 50 pounds when grown; a go-with-the-flow pup. • Fletcher is 6 months, yellow lab mix; loves attention and • • • • • • • gets along great with other dogs. Kit is 5 months, terrier/lab mix; 29 pounds now and not destined to be a large dog. Bear is 5.5-months, English/shepherd mix; very lovable and gets along well with other dogs. Lucky (and Lennie), 3 months, dachshund mix. Bonnie and Clyde, 3 months, Jack Russell mix. Blaze, 11 months, is another of the American bulldog mix pups mentioned on page 1. Cassie, female black mix; Chester, male shepherd mix. All in the same family of lab/short-hair mix: Amos & Ruth; Fudgette & Joseph; parents Darlin & Buddy. Spencer Teddy Ella Mae Fletcher Kit Bear Lucky Bonnie Clyde Blaze Amos and Ruth Cassie Fudgette and Joseph Chester Darlin and Buddy April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 6 More Pets Looking for Their Forever Homes! Athena Athena is so stressed at our cat shelter because she wants one-onone love, not other cats. Elsie, found at Greenbrier, is very, very lovable, pretty and just a little shy at first. Brody, 2, is a Boxer/Lab mix who is a lover, cuddler, and a jogger. Elsie Jesse (2.5, best cat EVER) Snow Angel (9, declawed; see Kricket’s story, below) Kricket Brody Dixie (11, declawed) Jersey is a Pit Bull Terrier who is going on 2 years old. She was abandoned as a puppy and the person who found her couldn’t believe how dear she is. Her foster mom will attest that she has continued to be beautifully behaved—sweet and gentle. Justin Travis (1, lab/retriever) Kricket is 4 and declawed; when her owner died, the family dumped her and others at the shelter. She looks like she’s still in shock. Justin is 9 months old and rescued from a situation where some days he just didn’t get any food. Teddy is a 4-year-old Norwegian Forest cat who is one handsome boy. Teddy These are only a few of our great cats and dogs. For adoption information on these or any of our other dogs and cats, please visit www.colonialcapital.org. A few of our cats are also at Petsense next to Harris Teeter in New Bern. April - May 2012 AnimaLetter A CATSOLUTELY L OVELY K ITTY VISITATION O n a warm March Saturday, more than a dozen folks were warming to CCHS kitties. It was Kitty Visitation Day at our shelter on Old Airport Road. This was a very rare opportunity for people to meet all the CCHS cats. The results: immediate applications for two cats and a total of six kitties found homes as a result of the visitation! As can be seen in the photos, Kitty Visitation Day was a treat for humans and felines alike, although one or two cats preferred to observe the events from a safe distance. CCHS volunteers worked hard at the shelter not only on event day, March 10, but also on the day before, making sure everything was especially spic and span. (See separate article, page 4.) “CCHS is proud to have saved dozens of cats and to give them a safe and secure environment,” says CCHS Kitty Committee Chair Wendy Chapman. “But nothing takes the place of a forever home, where lasting bonds of love and trust can take root.” Keren Medina and Dena DiGeloromo are also founding members of the Kitty Committee. To join the Committee, write [email protected]. Page 7 April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 8 Student Member Report Dog Biscuit Day Inspires Gifts A TV Debut on Behalf of Colonial Capital CCHS Animals Benefit from Holiday-Inspired Project —submitted by Imari Smith CCHS Student Reporter I am a fifth grade student at Ben D. Quinn. This month, I had an opportunity to go on the Phil Knight Show and talk about the Bronze award for Junior Girl Scouts. One requirement for obtaining this award is to address a need and create a plan of action to meet that need. I decided to volunteer my time at Colonial Capital Humane Society. Ms. Wendy Chapman, a volunteer at CCHS, came with me to the Phil Knight Show and gave valuable information about providing good and loving homes for cats and dogs. I was excited and nervous. This was my first live TV appearance. With the support of Ms. Chapman, I began to feel more comfortable. I enjoyed my time on live TV and would love to do it again. Are You Due to Renew? Look at the date above your name on the mailing label of this newsletter. If you are due (or overdue) to renew, please do so today. Use the form on the final page. Buying/Listing a Home? teve Williams of Prudential Clear Water Realty of New Bern and Jennifer Johnson of Team New Bern are continuing to contribute a portion of their sales to Colonial Capital Humane Society. Becky Flannery at Wells Fargo of New Bern also makes a donation to CCHS from each closing she performs. CCHS thanks these caring professionals and encourages everyone to use their services. S Jennifer Johnson 252-626-3804 [email protected] www.searchnewbernhomes.com Steve Williams 252-671-9097 [email protected] www.prudentialclearwater.com Becky Flannery 252-636-8207 [email protected] F ebruary 23 was International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, a day to...well...show dogs how much we appreciate them. It also was the inspiration behind a Childcare Network #76 project to help CCHS. “I had been thinking about what we could do at Childcare Network #76 to celebrate International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day,” says Director Tina Chase. “While an obvious activity might be to create things made from dog biscuits, I thought it would be better if we could collect miscellaneous items for animals in need. So, we asked parents to donate items that could help people who are serving as foster parents while dogs—and cats—are waiting for their forever homes.” Childcare Network dropped off dog food, cat food, and yes, dog biscuits, that will be used by our foster parents. Colonial Capital Humane Society is grateful for this generous gesture! Tina Chase, Director Childcare Network #76 3705 Old Cherry Point Rd New Bern, NC 28560 252-636-3791 Caring Is Always in Season. A gift of notecards (10 for $10) and/or a poster ($15)—for you or someone else—is also a gift to the companion animals of Colonial Capital Humane Society. Purchase them Monday through Friday at Neuse Veterinary Clinic, 2819 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern (252- 6377128), at Peddler’s Depot, or, call and leave a message at 252-633-0146. April - May 2012 AnimaLetter THE CCHS STUDENT MEMBERSHIP CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS olonial Capital Humane Society frequently receives calls from students (or their parents) who wish to make a difference in the lives of abused and abandoned animals. A membership category is now open to students aged 18 or under. The annual dues for this membership is $10. A membership form can be found on the last page of this issue. Student members receive a membership card recognizing their support of Colonial Capital. They receive an email link to a full-color version of AnimaLetter for each issue. And they receive email notice of activities and events in which they is a member in good standing. may wish to The mission of Colonial Capital Humane Society is to rescue and participate. relieve the suffering of abused, abandoned, and stray animals; C If you would like to have a stronger role in our mission, please contact us about one of the positions listed here. Our volunteer coordinator is Mary Martha Rose, 252-6390136, [email protected]. Cat Trailer Weekly Shift, AM or PM—Get up close and personal with our cats. Unless they are ill, new to the environment, or have difficulty adjusting, our cats have free rein over their shelter as well as a screened-in outdoor enclosure. They are cared for twice daily by volunteers. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours and select either a morning shift (7-10 a.m.) or an evening shift (4-7 p.m.). Contact: Ann Hughes Thomas, 603-505-0080, [email protected]. Kitty Laundry—Pick up one or more bags of laundry outside the cat trailer each week, or even just twice a month, and then bring it back when clean. Contact Mary Martha Rose, 252-639-0136, [email protected]. Foster Parent—Our very young kittens, cats with adjustment difficulties, and all of our dogs are in foster care. Apply to be a foster parent by filling out a form that is available at www.colonialcapital.org. We appreciate your patience after you submit your application, as it can take several weeks for a volunteer to get back to you. provide for their care until forever homes can be found; and create greater public awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering and humane treatment of animals. CONSIDER THIS! P R E T T Y P O I S O N . B E F O R E YO U P L A N T , • Poisonous plants and bulbs: Many of the plants that gardeners cherish can pose a potential poisoning hazard to cats and dogs. This list from the ASPCA documents 445 types of plants that are toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Many types of bulbs, like hyacinth, tulip, and daffodil, have noxious effects if chewed or swallowed. Once these bulbs have flowered, they generally don’t pose a threat. Other plants like day, Asiatic and Japanese lilies can cause kidney damage to cats if only one or two leaves are ingested. To be sure, check with your garden center for pet-friendly plants and shrubs. If you fear your pet may have eaten any potentially harmful plants, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control. • Mulch: Cocoa mulch, noted for its fine texture and sweet aroma, contains two of the same toxic substances found in chocolate: theobomine and caffeine. Curious puppies or other pets may be attracted by the sweet aroma, so it’s best to avoid this type of mulch in your pet-friendly garden. • Decorations: Many gardeners opt for gravel or rock mulch instead of wood mulch. Some dogs are obsessed with eating these rocks and can form large obstructions that require surgical removal. Dogs ingesting rocks are usually a direct result of boredom or anxiety, but young puppies could pick up this unhealthy habit if not supervised. • Fertilizers: Even organic fertilizers can be toxic to your pet. Blood and bone meal are commonly used meat-based, organic fertilizers that dogs may find irresistible. If ingested, these substances can cause gastric distress including vomiting and diarrhea and pure bone meal could cause an Page 9 obstruction in the stomach. Other types of chemical fertilizers are typically not attractive to pets but if the gardener mixes these compounds with blood and bone meal, the scent may surely invite a dog to eat the dangerous blend. If these fertilizers are used in the garden, be sure to fence off the area to keep pets away. • Insecticides, rodenticides, and herbicides: You can make the yard safer for your pets with careful use and placement of chemicals made to control insects, rodents, and weeds. If you do treat your lawn or garden with sprays or powered treatments, read the label. With many products, your pet can safely play on the treated area after 24 hours. • Fleas, Ticks, and Heartworms: More time outdoors means more exposure to parasites like fleas and ticks. Keep your pets protected from these pests with topical treatments, sprays or dips. You can also prevent fleas and ticks by treating your yard and home. April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 10 A Annette Aldridge Sami Bills Chris Blythe Georgia Crawford Phyllis Davey Teresa Elsbury t the CCHS January meeting, member Wendy Chapman announced the establishment of the CCHS Kitty Committee. This group will hold separate adopt-a-thons just for cats and work to get the word out about these wonderful companions. If interested in helping or joining the Kitty Committee, contact Wendy at 252-675-2710 or [email protected]. Millie Glaudel Kathy & Wes Goforth Thomas Green, Student Member Jackie Lockey Bettie Moore Lois Rago Pamela Schillar Rosemary Sloan Imari Smith, Student Member I s there anything more beautiful than handmade North Carolina pottery? How about really inexpensive handmade North Carolina pottery? Our items are so gently used, it’s possible they weren’t used at all. The CCHS booth at Peddler’s Depot has everything from stuffed animals to overstuffed chairs and everything in between. Please stop by! Mary Urbanic Kathi & William Vann Lisa Wimpfheimer Gail & Lewis Zarrello Errors? Please contact: [email protected] Does your mailing label read “nonmember” or “adoptive parent”? You may have received a short-term complimentary subscription. Won’t you please consider joining CCHS as a member? FLOCK’EM WITH FLAMINGOS! S urprise a friend or family member with beautiful pink flamingos in their yard! The recipients get a good laugh when they see them in the morning, and CCHS can purchase food or supplies for our cats and dogs. We retrieve the flamingos—or, even better, the recipient will “pay it forward” to flock another friend. Send in your check for $25 to Colonial Capital Humane Society with a note giving your name and telephone number. We will call to arrange the date and place! April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 11 Scenes from the CCHS Kitty House “You want me to get IN the cat carrier? Think again.” “Who needs a profile shot when you’ve got a puss like this?” “I once caught a mouse THIS BIG!” “It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Or it’s some dude dangling a string.” “What part of ‘Do not disturb’ don’t you understand?” “I’m makin’ a break for it! Who’s with me? Anybody?” AnimaLetter Published every two months by The weekly ad space in the Colonial Capital Humane Society P.O. Box 326, New Bern, NC 28563 252-633-0146 [email protected] www.colonialcapital.org Newsletter Editor: Beverly Foster, [email protected] New Bern Sun Journal featuring two of our animals (“CCHS Presents...”) is donated to CCHS. We appreciate this added visibility to our cause. President and Treasurer: Leslie Geiter Vice President: Kathi Gaddy Vann Board of Directors Kim Davis Mary Martha Rose Lisa Lee Steve Stelma, DVM Lynn Perry Steve Williams AnimaLetter printed by The UPS Store 1822 S. Glenburnie Road New Bern, NC 28562 April - May 2012 AnimaLetter Page 12 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid New Bern, NC 28563 Permit No. 356 Colonial Capital Humane Society Post Office Box 326 New Bern, NC 28563 Next Meeting: April 26, 6 p.m. 206 Craven Street Call for details and to confirm (252) 633-0146 www.colonialcapital.org Colonial Capital Humane Society Please help us with your membership or tax-deductible contribution. NAME(s):__________________________________ PHONE: __________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________E-MAIL:__________________________ CITY:_______________________________________ STATE:______ ZIP:________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTION I am a: [ ] New Member [ ] Renewing Member Membership Type: [ ] Individual: $25 [ ] Student (18 & under): $10 [ ] Family: $40 [ ] Senior (65 or older): $15 [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ] Patron: $50 Sponsor: $100 Sustainer: $500 Benefactor: $1,000 I would like to donate: $ _________________ I would like to make a donation in honor/memory of: __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ (include the name and address of the recipient of your gift) Please detach and mail to: Colonial Capital Humane Society, P.O. Box 326, New Bern, NC 28563
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