Summer 2013 - Bitter Root Humane Association

Bitter Root Humane Association
Volume 13, Issue 3
Summer 2013
This is a Special Issue of Paw Prints...a “Tribute Issue”. It includes two stories that demonstrate
the power of the love that comes from people and pets cherished and lost.
BETTY LONG FAMILY
HOSTS FUNDRAISER FOR SHELTER
When Betty Hoops Long passed away in May
of this year she was only 61. At the time, BRHA did
not know of her passion for animals but it became
obvious very quickly. Memorials started pouring
in and then her family called. Her husband Scott
and sons Scotty and Sam and their wives, Sandy
and Sara, wanted to do something more for BRHA
as a tribute to their wife and mother.
And so it started. Betty had been a singer
with a Texas group called “Young Country” as a
young woman and Scott was the bass player.
The band members, who had not been together
for thirty years, were contacted and
agreed to reunite and play a “gig” at
the Daly Mansion for Betty. Invitations
went out, a bar-b-q caterer was hired,
the band flew in and a dynamic
committee of Betty’s women friends
turned the tent at the Mansion into a
festive Western themed event site.
About 200 people enjoyed some
great music and shared memories of
Betty. In a particularly poignant video
presentation, Betty’s life was shared with
the crowd accompanied by the live
band playing songs chosen by Scott…
it was a beautiful tribute to a lovely and
compassionate woman.
All the income from tickets and donations was
given directly to BRHA as was Betty’s wish. Many
of the vendors, Missoula Dickey’s BBQ, the Daly
Mansion, Rainbow Bar, Jay Straw Sound were kind
enough to give in-kind donations to the Long
family.
Bitter Root Humane Association wants to
sincerely thank the Long family for sharing Betty’s
life and love for animals with us.
Shelter hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri - 1-6pm; Wed - CLOSED; Sat - noon-5pm; Sun - 2-5pm
Member of Humane Society of the United States • Montana Animal Care Assocation • Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce
SHELTER LIFE
> Every day is one step closer to adoption.
262 Fairgrounds Raod
P.O. Box 57
Hamilton, Mt 59840
> Every day is one more hug or pat on the head.
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> Every day is one more chance to make a difference...
> Every day is one more heartfelt smile.
Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and the many others who donate
their time, money and services for the welfare of the animals...
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy Good
President
Kathie Butts
Secretary
WISH LIST
Linda Williams
Treasurer
Jenny Laing
Linda Turner
Mary Fox
Rhonnie Leonard
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STAFF
Eve Burnsides
Operations Manager
Michele Craig
Volunteer Coordinator
Char
Medical Specialist
Jennifer
Front Counter/Adoption
Counselor
Erin, Ryan, Brycon
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(Stuff BRHA a
• Tall Kitchen Bags, white
• Black Lawn and Leaf Bags
• Exam Gloves, size Med.
(available at Costco)
• Toilet Tissue
• Powder Laundry Detergent
• Cat poop scoopers
• Paper Towels
Haiku
Jenny Laing – July/Aug 2013
So far from the house
I just watch from my kennel
as you barbecue.
Please don’t make me sit
in the car and wait for you
in the broiling sun.
A year and a month.
Gregorie in our kitchen.
Come and take him home.
• SMALL dog treats
(oh please, oh please….yum!)
Bitter Root Humane Association
Summer 2013
President’s Corner
Since 1984, Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA)
has provided care and services for animals brought
to us by concerned citizens. This includes stray and
injured animals as well as those deemed vicious by
law enforcement agencies in Ravalli County. Over
time, great strides have been made regarding animal
care, including years of work by the Animal Control
Board, which culminated in the 2007 passage of a
comprehensive animal control ordinance and hiring
of an animal control officer in January 2011. However,
that position was eliminated by the Ravalli County
Commission in September 2011. Earlier this year, the
2006 animal control ordinance was overturned and a
new, limited dog control ordinance was implemented
by the Ravalli County Commission.
From 1984 through county fiscal year 2012-2013,
the Ravalli County Commission’s fiscal year budget
included support to BRHA for services provided to
Ravalli County citizens and Ravalli County Sheriff’s
Office. Between 2005 and 2010, the Ravalli County
Commission allotted on average $25,000 to $30,000
per fiscal year. In 2011, the Ravalli County Commission
required BRHA to have an expensive full audit of its
2010 financials. This audit resulted in the following
statement by auditors Galusha, Higgins, Galusha: “In
our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Bitter Root Humane Association as of
December 31, 2010, and the changes in its net assets
and its cash flows for the year ended in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.” In fiscal year 2011-2012,
the county commission allotted BRHA $15,000. In July
of this year, for the budget year 7/2012 to 6/2013, the
commission issued a payment to BRHA for $10,000.
From its inception to the present time, BRHA has
provided far more than just kenneling. We provide
medical care, behavior enrichment and training,
exercise and socialization, adoption marketing
and community outreach. We provide a place
for law enforcement to bring strays, for owners in
untenable situations to surrender their pets, and
for county residents to come and find a new pet.
Our organization is not just turn-in numbers from
law enforcement. Without BRHA, there would be
NO services for county residents to help stray and
homeless animals, and many more would be
abandoned, become feral and run wild, risking public
safety.
This July, the Ravalli County Commission issued
a request for proposals for “dog boarding”. BRHA
submitted our proposal in accordance with our
usual terms and services. We were not awarded the
contract and are now unable to provide service to
animals picked up by the Ravalli County Sheriff’s
Office. BRHA continues to provide shelter and care for
any animals brought in by Hamilton city, Stevensville
city, and Darby city law enforcement. BRHA continues
to welcome and care for animals brought to us by
responsible citizens of Ravalli County, even though
the Ravalli County Commissioners have decided to
not assist supporting any of these animals, the largest
group of “boarders” brought to BRHA.
To citizens of Ravalli County, our donors and
supporters, we thank you so much for your support,
both monetarily and in conscionable action toward
stray and homeless animals.
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Beyond scars and matts
Such a beautiful old cat
looking for a home.
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INTRODUCING NEW BRHA BOARD MEMBERS
WELCOME ABOARD
LINDA WILLIAMS
Linda Williams and her husband Don moved to Montana
in July 1992, after Don took an early retirement. Linda has a
background in finance, having worked in financial institutions
in San Diego for 30 of her 50 years of married life. When she
arrived in Montana she went back to work - first as a loan
officer for United Western Mortgage in Missoula, and then at
Fox Lumber for 6 years as their primary bookkeeper.
In 2001, Linda ‘retired’ and opened her accounting
business – Premier Accounting Services - just to keep
occupied and out of Don’s hair. She intended it to be a part
time job, but Premier now has about 14 clients that keep her
pretty busy.
Linda has always been an advocate of the Humane
Association and its philosophy. She and Don have adopted
several older dogs since they moved to Montana. Linda
has always admired the way the BRHA has developed
their programs to re-introduce animals into loving “forever
homes”. She says she is proud to be a member of the BRHA
Board and looking forward to the Treasurer responsibilities.
RHONNIE LEONARD
My name is Rhonnie Leonard and I’m a native Montana
resident who moved back into the valley about 5 years
ago after living in Washington State. I am currently copartner of “At the Table”, a small catering company here
in Hamilton, and was previously employed by a large pulp/
paper manufacturer in Washington State working in various
departments - Personnel/Employee Relations, Paper Lab,
and finally Export Sales. As well as currently serving on the
board of the Bitterroot Humane Association, I also serve on
the board of the Daly Mansion and Bitterroot Dancers. I was
a volunteer for a few non-profit animal rescue organizations
in Washington State, and currently am an accredited Kindred
Hearts Transport Volunteer driver, and network for Lone Star
Mission Bistro
Support Dinner
Shih Tzu & Lhasa Apso Rescue. I have five (yes five) small dogs,
10 chickens, and a very large adopted horse wherein lies some
of my current interests. But I also enjoy cross country skiing, hiking
and fishing in this beautiful valley.
LINDA L. PERRY TURNER, PH.D., D.V.M.
Greetings, animal lovers and advocates! I’m so pleased to
be on the BRHA Board of Directors where I can contribute my
energy and expertise to benefit pets in need. You may know
me as the veterinarian with the Bitterroot Petmobile, a mobile
vet service for housepets. I started this practice after receiving
my D.V.M. from Washington State University in 1995, fulfilling a
lifelong passion for animals. I must have been born with this bond
since, even as a child, I’d wander off in pursuit of any dog that
walked by, heedless of the dog’s destination or distance from
my home. Apparently, this caused my mother some concern
as she reluctantly harnessed me to a tree in our yard to keep me
nearby. But as fate would have it, my first career was in medical
research. I received a B. A. in Zoology and a Master’s degree
in genetics from the University of New Hampshire and a Ph. D.
in Immunology from Harvard University. I served as an Assistant
Professor of Immunology at Emory Medical School in Atlanta
until 1986 when I took a sabbatical in molecular biology at
Rocky Mountain Laboratories here in Hamilton, a place to which
I returned on two occasions to research HIV, multiple sclerosis,
rabies, and Chlamydia infections. My name appeared on 60+
scientific publications when I became involved with Judy Hoy at
the Stevensville Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and decided it was
finally time to pursue my passion for animals. I also considered
it payback for the chickens and mice I’d sacrificed for the sake
of medical progress. As a board member with the BRHA, I will
contribute my time, my grant writing skills, and my veterinary
expertise as appropriate to help make our shelter the best it can
be!
A BUSY SUMMER
Here are photos of just a few of the events that we have been
involved in this summer. And more fun is on the way!!
Rummage Sale
Yappy Hour
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Summer 2013
TRIBUTE TO ANNIE
by Laura Kleinjan
June 18, 2013
Today one of my best friends died. Her
name was Annie and she gave us 17 wonderful
years. When I saw her at the Bitter Root Humane
Association back in 1996, I had to have her. Her
history was that she was given up because she
chased sheep…a herding dog…imagine! I
used my last $40 to get her out and brought her
home. She then became one of the best cow
dogs on our ranch, and with love and training
never chased any more sheep, and learned to
herd chickens gently back into the hen house.
Annie was also the guardian against childhood
monsters. She would walk into the kids’ room at
night and lay by the door, giving reassurance.
Whenever a person saw Annie, they could
find my husband Dennis. Those two were
inseparable. Annie was accidentally left in a
cow pasture 10 miles away and once got lost
in town, but always found her way back home.
When she decided she was too old to do her
job, she stayed home and kept me company.
She also taught a new pup the ropes.
In her final two days she became an invalid,
confused
and in
much pain. I made
the tough decision to take her to
the vet to make the trip across the Rainbow Bridge.
The appointment was for 4:45 today. When I went
to bundle her up to put in the truck for her final ride
at 4:30, she took her last breath and died in my
arms.
Annie is buried on a hill behind our house so
she can keep watch over the livestock like she
loved to do.
Of course we could never replace Annie, but
if another Aussie dog comes to you needing a
home, please think of Annie and us.
Thank you BRHA staff for providing such a
wonderful service to the community.
Love the Landscaping!
If you’ve visited the shelter lately, you probably noticed
our front entrance’s new look. Flowers and greenery have
replaced those invasive weeds thanks to the efforts of
several animal loving and green thumbed volunteers. Our
special thanks to Parnelli Sharp (Paws at Home petsitting)
and Deedee Sanders who offered their time, muscles, and
pocketbooks to see this project through from start to finish
- with some help from Parnelli’s husband, Paul, for hard
labor! Thanks also to Samantha O’Byrne (Sam’s Spade)
and her associate, Carla Wiencek, for
the landscape design
and plants at cost. The
generosity of Donaldson
Brothers Ready-Mix who
supplied and delivered
landscaping rock and of
Huls Dairy who provided
compost, both free of
Summer 2013
charge, is also greatly
appreciated.
The
Bitterroot Nursery pitched
in with a huge discount
on mulch, Evans’s Ace
Hardware gave reduced
prices on hoses, and
Evergreen Weed and Feed donated weed treatment for the
entire front yard. We also have a new “Community Pet Pantry”
thanks to Dan Turner’s construction and Donna Haglund’s
painting. It’s now easier to leave donations of food and
supplies for pet owners that otherwise may be unable to keep
their animals. You’ve all done a
tremendous job to enhance the
exterior appeal of the shelter and
we thank you sincerely. Now, who’s
up for painting the inside???
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Bitter Root Humane Association
Summer 2013
MEMORIALS
May 15, 2013 through August 15, 2013
BRHA gratefully acknowledges the support and generosity of so many who wish to honor the memory of
loved ones. We are humbled by the dedication and love of animals that those departed loved ones
exhibited, and are truly grateful to their families for suggesting that memorials be sent to the BRHA for
the benefit of the animals.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PEOPLE
For Betty Hoops Long
From
For Delena Dowdy
From For Leonard Ruggerio From
For Charlie King
From
For John Carbin
From For Dave Guilland
From
For Steve Powell
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For Pete Miller
From
For Kelly Jo Nelson
From
For David Matti
From For Jared Wade Lucas From
For Anita Nelson
From
For Josef Hardenberg From
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETS
For Jackson
From Kathy Good
Bill & Gretchen Wilson For
Maddie
&
Cooper
From Cynthia Erickson
Bob & Ellen Knight
For Daisy III
From Lucille Benson
Jack & Kathleen Jenks
For Cindy
From Carole & David Mackie
Judy & Jim Peterson
For Woody, beloved Golden From Dee Dee & Tom Sanders
Kelley & Dan Floyd
For Monty, beloved St. Bernard From Diane & Tom Sanders
Doug & Caryl Klein
For Molly
From Larry Fulbright
For
“Train
Wreck”
From Beth Robbins
Bruno, Marsha, Tom & For Junior
From Jean Butler
everyone at Lambros ERA
For Wilbur Oliver
From Sue & Dave McCormack
Rusty & Janice Snow
Marti Hale
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenbaum Lori & Larry Draper
First Security Bank
For Otto
From Michele Craig
Ruben & Alina Esquivel
Jay, Q & Joan
Galusha, Higgins & Galusha
For Bear Frayer
From Candice Swiger
All those who attended “Betty’s Bash”
IN HONOR OF
Kea & Joseph Yanzik
Montana Psychological For Amy Greer
From Q DeHart
Association
For Cindi Hayne
From Cynthia Erickson
CJ Engelhardt
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