Summer 2010 - Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter

PAW PRINTS
Summer 2010
Hot Dogs (and Cats): Summertime Tips
by Terry Cunningham
Hiking: It’s difficult to carry a sufficient
amount of water for you and your dog on
a long summer hike, so if the trail you’re
planning to hike doesn’t feature a creek,
lake and/or plenty of shade, leave Fido at
home. Consult local hiking guidebooks to
find trails that cross year-round streams
and wind through a shady forest. Take rest
stops at stream crossings to allow your dog
to take a long drink and cool down in the
water. Remember, an active dog will cover
many more miles than you will during your
hike.
Sun Protection: Pet owners must be
cognizant of the dangers of exposure to
the summer sun. With the sun high in the
© Loneman Photography
sky, there’s no escaping the paw-scalding
The author and his running partner, Darby,
heat of a hot truck bed. Griddle-hot pickup
taking advantage of summer.
truck beds (even those with bed liners) are
Summer offers limitless opportunities to no place for a dog in the summer. In the
recreate outdoors with your pet. Does yard, cats and dogs need to be able to find
anything beat a brisk hike with Fido relief from the sun’s rays, so if you plan to
through alpine meadows brimming with leave your pet outside, make sure there
wildflowers? Maybe you prefer cruising is ample shade available throughout the
the back roads of Montana with Spot’s day.
head out the window, floppy ears billowing
in the breeze. But summer also creates a Breed-Specific Issues: Certain pets
unique set of challenges for pet owners. require special attention during the
Heart of the Valley offers the following tips
on how to ensure your pet enjoys a safe,
active summer season.
Car Rides: Responsible pet ownership
means knowing when to say “no.” As much
as your dog or cat might enjoy a car ride, if
your errands involve leaving your pet in a
parked car, it’s best to leave it at home. It
can take just fifteen minutes for an animal
left in a hot car to succumb to heatstroke
and suffocation. Even with outside
temperatures in the 70s, the interior of a
car parked in the shade can quickly reach
90 degrees, while a car parked in the sun
can reach 160 degrees in minutes.
summer. Short-nosed (brachycephalic)
dogs – including Pugs, Boston Terriers,
Boxers, Shih-tzus, Bulldogs, King Charles
Spaniels, Lhasa Apsos and Shar Peis – are
disproportionately prone to heatstroke
because their anatomy doesn’t allow them
to pant as efficiently as other breeds.
Persian cats are also brachycephalic, so
owners of Persian cats should monitor their
activity level in the summer months. Darkhaired animals absorb heat more rapidly
than their lighter-haired counterparts,
meaning blondes may indeed have more
fun during the summer.
Recognizing the unique challenges that
sun and heat pose for your pet is essential.
Let’s make sure that the only hot dogs in
the Gallatin Valley are those on the grill.
Inside This Issue
Letter from the ED ............................2
Happy Tales..........................................3
Wave of the Paw..................................3
Read My Eyes.......................................4
Weight and Your Pet............................5
Memorials............................................6
Honors..................................................7
Coming Events.......................................8
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road • P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 •
(406) 388-9399
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Open Monday through Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends:
There’s an old saying that goes, “A house is not a
home without a pet.” Anyone who has ever had
a dog or a cat in their life knows how true this is.
What is more comforting than a furry friend gleefully
welcoming you at the door? What lights up a room
more brightly than a puppy bouncing with a toy in
tow or a cat rubbing your leg affectionately?
Pets fill our lives with joy, but they are more than just
enthusiastic playmates and goofy entertainers; they
are our cherished friends in good times and in bad.
They leap to protect us, shower us with boundless
affection, and listen like no one else. They warm our
hearts and heal our spirits.
HOV frequently takes in animals whose path to success is a challenging one, and provides them with what
they need to find the love and compassion they deserve. Once HOV takes in an animal, he or she is given the
absolute best care possible and so much more than a place to wait until a new home comes along. A fullservice veterinary clinic; social and physical enrichment and training; dedicated adoption counselors – all of
these are at the disposal of every single animal in our care.
Yet as we take in more and more animals who have nowhere else to go, the time and money required for
each of the animals in our care escalates. With the progress we have made comes ever new challenges such
as the rising costs of food, medicines and vaccines.
Your ongoing support of Heart of the Valley will help us continue to realize the promise of a puppy or
kitten -- a future that is brighter and a world that is safer and kinder to animals – in short, a more humane
community. Thank you!
A special thank you to Heart of the Valley’s amazing foster parents:
Mindy Brown, Becky-Jo Flamm, Teresa Ypma, Michelle & Minna Gantt, Jan & Terry
Deal, Mike & Mary Ellerd, Cori Harris, Devon Gainer, Larissa Jackiw, Micki O’Neill, and
Christine, Fiona & Nora Shaw
Thank you for taking HOV’s special needs pets into your homes, and caring for them
as your own!!
WISH LIST
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Cat trees
Canned cat food
Gift cards to pet supply stores
Cleaning Supplies
Powdered laundry detergent
Paper towels
Animal Shelter
1549 East Cameron Bridge Road
P.O. Box 11390
Bozeman, MT 59719
Open 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday through Saturday,
closed Sundays
(406) 388-9399
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Board of Directors
President: Nancy Palmer
Vice President: Debby Bangs
Treasurer: Merrilee Glover
Secretary: Laura Cunningham
Marcia Anderson
Margot Barg
Anne Sexton Bryan
Susan Gallaher
Allison Garwood
Jennifer Koch
Mark Mathes
Chris O’Rourke, DVM
Donna Spitzer Ostrovsky
Cory Pulfrey
Liz Smith
Lou Spain
Stuart Tilt
Mike ‘Buz’ Weas
Wendy Wilson
Staff
Executive Director
Traci Weller
Veterinarian
Crista DeJoia, DVM
Director of Development
Kathryn Hohmann
Assistant Operations Director
Angela Sandoval
Volunteer/Education Manager
Kari Chiocchi
Office Manager
Mary Wilhelm
Development Associate
Jessica Groseth
Medical Coordinator
Lorri Nielsen
Feline Supervisor
Kelly Haniuk
Canine Supervisor
Beth Harper
Your donations mean the world to the animals at the shelter!
Pet Supplies
Nutro Max adult dog food
Nutro Max adult cat food
Nylon dog collars
Nylon cat collars
Feliway plug-ins
Kong stuff-it toys
Dog training treats
Heart of the Valley
Toilet paper
Bleach
Miscellaneous
Various children’s craft
materials
Copy paper
Canine Evaluator
Ben Donoghue
Customer Service
Amanda Davidson
Megan Flamm
Kennel Technicians
Beverly Armstrong
Diane Browand
Jared Hogg
Sonya Horyna
Beth Johnson
Peg Kurokawa
Blaine Lorkiewicz
Tony Marcuzzo
Erica Walrath
Summer 2010
...your best friend is waiting
Happy tales adoption
stories!
Beany & Cecil
by Kurt & Susie Wolf
Saying “thank you” could never be sufficient expression of our
gratitude. Adopting the lost lab pups, then named Raggedy Ann and
Andy, has awakened the joy in our home that had fallen to sleep by the
loss of our beloved “Lilly” last October.
We have named our pups after the 1950’s-1960’s cartoon
characters, “Beany & Cecil.” After three days of adjusting, Beany &
Cecil came to life, realizing that they had a pretty good thing going on,
and suddenly, they were acting like a couple of cartoon characters, so
the names just fit and now, so it is.
Beany & Cecil have fully adjusted to their new lives, home and
family here in Three Forks. We walk with them around our property several
times per day, and just this last week they were finally introduced to our
main, large, pasture. They love the freedom of simply running and exploring,
while we love the safety our completely fenced in property serves. I have
been working with them on the leashes and they now are able to sit, stay,
come and heel on command. Beany has a trick of crawling, which is a crack
up, so now Kurt has taught her to crawl on command and watching her is
truly cartoonish!
Our wonderful pups are growing, adjusting, and loving life out here.
They are very happy, very healthy, and honestly, they are the sweetest dogs
we have ever known. Oh, and by the way, they remain inseparable, so we
are very glad that we decided to take both of them, to keep them together.
Thank you again for our darling labs, we love them very much and
will always remember where we got them from!
A WAVE OF THE PAW TO...
Josh and Holly Allen and Dee-O-Gee, for donating proceeds from their DBA coupons to Heart of the Valley.
The Blind Guy, for the great discount on blinds for HOV.
Phyllis Conner, for working tirelessly to feed the feral cat colony at the old shelter site, AND pick up animal banks all over town.
Dr. Loni Odenbeck of Hardaway Veterinary Clinic, for performing a life-saving surgery on a shelter dog (who has since been adopted!).
Bank of Bozeman, for allowing HOV to use their conference room for Executive Committee meetings.
Libby Mock (Bridger Feeds), Dr. Mark Albrecht (Gallatin Veterinary Hospital), Dr. Colin Bonnett (Gallatin Veterinary Hospital), Mike
Ross (MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks), Kevin Frey (MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks) and Jennifer Hill (Pawsitive Performance Canine Rehabilitation)
for presenting in HOV’s Educational Seminar Series.
Thrive and Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply for partnering with HOV to coordinate the “Pups and Pals” program.
Wild Joe’s Coffee for allowing HOV to promote educational programming in their window.
MacKenzie River Pizza for hosting “Pizza for Pets,” and donating a portion of sales to Heart of the Valley.
Dr. Shari Skifstad of All West Veterinary Hospital, for “pinch-hitting” when our shelter veterinarian iss away from the office.
Richard Reiley and the members of the Bozeman Lions Club for generously providing and planting 4 new trees for HOV’s Agility Park.
Abby McMillen, Sola Café and tart Boutique (tartique) for hosting and donating a portion of all proceeds from the Folk Dog art shows
to Heart of the Valley.
Stifel Nicolaus, for the use of their conference room for Development Committee meetings.
Billy Costigan and poindexters.com, for donating the sound equipment and expertise at the Dog Ball.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Summer 2010
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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
Read My Eyes
by Ben Donoghue, HOV Canine Behaviorist
Through eye contact, we can decipher very quickly whether someone is a
friend or foe, we can use it to coax or intimidate, and our eyes can show affection,
fear, excitement, calmness, and aggression; they are a window to our inward
emotions. If you pay attention, it is usually the first thing a dog looks at when greeting
a human being or another dog. The kind of eye contact that is given back to the dog
often leads to the behavior the dog then exhibits. I find most humans understand
instinctually the good from the bad eye contact a dog gives them, but few understand
how to use their own eyes to curb or encourage desired behaviors in a dog.
With inter-species relationships such as with you and your dog, eye contact
becomes important in establishing
and strengthening the bond shared
between you. Below are some things
that I have found to be consistent with
all dogs, in regards to reading their eyes
and what you should do.
An example of “hard eye”
1)
Hard eye: Eyes wide open,
whites of eye can sometimes be seen,
tension and tight skin around eyes, and staring with little or no head movement. The
two common times that you will see a hard eye are when the dog is environmentally
stressed, or is in predatory/work mode. When directed at you it is best to return the
eye contact with a soft eye, and it is best to redirect your dog to a toy or treat when it
is targeted on something else.
2)
Soft eye: Lots of blinking, relaxed face, not staring, looking away. This is a
sign of relative comfort with the dog’s environment and should be praised softly and
rewarded. I have also seen dogs use this to deter aggression toward them, such as a
raised voice or a charging dog.
3)
Visual Marker: Puppies are cute so we look at them softly and lovingly, which
An example of “soft eye”
in turn encourages the pup to approach and we then shower it with attention. As you
continue to train your dog, eye contact becomes a powerful way to communicate
happiness with what they have done.
Your dog’s eyes can tell you a lot about how they are feeling so be observant and be aware of what your eyes might be
telling your dog. You will find that the bond shared between you and your dog strengthens when you listen to your dog’s talk.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
The Dog Ball Committee
The Dog Ball is Heart of the Valley’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it would
not be possible without the dedicated group of volunteers who make up the Dog Ball
committee! To Violet Adams, Holly Allen, Marcia Anderson, Debby Bangs, Meghan
Fay, Erin Feniger, Allison Garwood, Courtney Collins Horn, Lindsey Kurz, Kietra Nelson,
Brenda O’Connor and Sue Ritchey - THANK YOU! These women helped out every step of
the way, from hand-addressing invitations, to asking for donations, to selecting the meal,
to helping out at Riverside for the WHOLE DAY of the event. Ladies, it would not have
been possible without you!
The Dog Ball was a resounding success, culminating when those present responded to
our very special and urgent request for a new x-ray machine to replace our broken 1980s
unit. The response was overwhelming and HOV was able to raise nearly $30,000 toward
a new x-ray machine. The following week, a very generous benefactor who had attended
the evening’s festivities came forward with the remaining $20,700 - we couldn’t be more
thrilled!
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Summer2010
...your best friend is waiting
Weight and Your Pet
Crista DeJoia, DVM
Obesity is one of the leading causes of sickness in the United States,
not just for humans but for our pets as well. The health risks for obese pets
are much the same as for humans: diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis,
respiratory disorders, heart disease and many forms of cancer.
So how do you know if your pet is overweight? Here are some simple
guidelines. If your pet is a healthy weight you should easily be able to feel his
ribs, he should not have a sagging stomach and you should see a waist when
viewed from above. Your pet is overweight if it is difficult to feel the ribs
under fat or he has a sagging stomach. He may also have a broad, flat back
and no waist when seen from above.
Your veterinarian can examine your pet and rule out any medical
SNICKERS: HOV’s Biggest Loser
problems that may be contributing to obesity. He or she will determine an
Snickers the beagle came in to HOV last summer
ideal body weight and calculate daily calorie requirements necessary for the
weighing 70 pounds. Staff fell in love with his sweet pet to lose weight. This may mean a reduced calorie diet, reduction in food
temperament, but were worried about his health
amount, or both.
- Snickers was almost instantly fatigued when he
Exercise is an important part of weight loss. In dogs, this means going
walked from his indoor kennel to his outdoor kennel. on brisk walks that gradually increase in length as the pet loses weight.
Needless to say, staff were THRILLED when he came Chasing balls or sticks and swimming are also great forms of exercise. Cats
back in for a visit weighing only 35 pounds - HALF of require a bit more creative forms of exercise. Use feather toys, flashlights,
his former body weight! This just goes to show what paper bags or balls, anything that your cat finds interesting to chase. Try to
a healthy diet and exercise can do!
engage your cat for ten minutes twice a day. There are numerous toys that
move and squeak that may also be interesting to your cat.
Multi pet households with an obese pet should feed the pets
separately if possible. This eliminates food sharing or stealing. Food should
not be left out all the time, and the food bowl can be moved on a regular
basis to encourage the pet to move to get his food.
Rechecks and weigh-ins are important to monitor progress. A healthy
weight loss should be around one pound per month for cats and one to five
pounds per month for dogs, based on their size and the amount they have to
lose. Most pets will achieve their weight loss goals in six to eight months.
Weight loss is tough for anyone: two- or four-legged! However, losing
weight and getting in shape can add not only years to you or your pet’s life;
it can also make those extra years more enjoyable. Shedding a few pounds
off of your cuddly canine or feline may be easier than you think. It simply
requires understanding the need for weight loss and fitness, attention to
details and simple assistance from your veterinary healthcare team.
Staff’s Pick Pup:
“Grover”
Grover has some years
behind him, but he still
has some spunk left!
Show Grover a leash
and he’ll spark right up.
He needs a little work
on his leash manners.
Grover is very food
motivated, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to train him. He
would love a quiet home where he could sleep away the
day on a cozy bed by the fire.
Summer 2010
Kitty Pick of the Litter:
“BJ”
BJ has been at the shelter since
May 26, 2009, but don’t let that
scare you off! He is very low
energy, more of an observer than
a participant, so he would make
a nice companion for an older
person. BJ seems to get along
with all cats. He is a real low key,
mellow guy that enjoys spending
time walking around on a leash
and lap time.
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Gifts From the Heart...
MEMORIALS
A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed loved one.
A Heart of the Valley memorial not only remembers the life of a loved one, it also offers hope and opportunity to
the animals at the shelter.
“Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.”
In Memory of Those Who Loved
Pets
In Memory of George Barclay
Larilyn Miller
Avalon & David Haberkorn
Sara Anderson
In Memory of Robert Blake
Deanna Nash, Norma Irish & Hope Talbert
In Memory of Margaret Boobar
Jennifer Griffen
In Memory of Bob Bradley
Dee & Ron Stringer
In Memory of Tara Bowman
Charline & Lou Spain
In Memory of Nancy Chesley
Ethel Hanson
In Memory of Betty Chronic
Vicki & Ron Young
In Memory of Shauna Cudney
Ethel Hanson
Robert Tootell
Lynne & Tommy Miller
Esther & Perry Fishbaugh
In Memory of Linda Davis
Fraternal Order of Eagles 326
Renae Swanson
In Memory of Olga Westphal Diehl
Marsha & Marshall White
In Memory of Doris Fitzwater
Sharon Hapner
In Memory of Mary Fogle
Rosetta & Howard Barrick
In Memory of Betty Freeland
Emily & Rick Luther
Elisabeth & Robert Montgomery
Shirley & Larry Williams
Jeanne & Thomas Vogel
Erma Brenner
Gary and Vona Williams
Arvilla Williams
Alice Williams
Nancy Axtell
Alicia Robinson
Doris Quinn
Myrna Williams
In Memory of Josette Geer
Wellness Worx
In Memory of Ray Gilley
Anne Tyler
In Memory of Joann Gogal
Jeanne & Robert Yeley
Elaine & Reed Howald
Op/Tech USA
Kate & Steven Lundberg
In Memory of Frank Harrison
Joan Ryshavy
In Memory of Irma Heller
Sharon Hapner
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In Memory of Janis Hoffman
Rosetta & Howard Barrick
Jackie Hoffman
Ethel Hanson
In Memory of Bob Holloway
U.S. Securities & Exchange
Commission Sunshine Fund
Jennifer Ostrom
Carleen Holloway
The Franciscus Family
In Memory of Mark Horswill
Ann & Stuart Tisdale
Kathleen Horswill
In Memory of Gordon Hudson
Eleanor Jo Hudson
In Memory of Dan Kaufman
Joan & Gary Reysa
In Memory of Sharon Kelly
Carol & Fred Sanford
In Memory of Fritz Kessler
Douglas Worthington
In Memory of Anne Kinney’s Father
Dee & Tom Hall
In Memory of Millie Krenning
Debbie & Gene Gibson
In Memory of Richard Lakey
Mark Lakey
In Memory of Shane Glenn Lalani
Carol Glenn & Sal Lalani
In Memory of Madeline Landes
Mary & Bud Burkhart
Nancy & Michael Mortier
Karen & Gordon Williamson
Brent Pusey & Madeline’s Southbrook Lassie
Karen & Jack Rogers
P.T. Cowles
Bobbie & Keith Mainwaring
JoAnne & Dennis Erickson
Karen & Bill Duffey
Joyce Duffey
Jim Duffey
Marlene & Jerry Abercrombie
Marilyn & Ted Krogen
Bev & Bill Townsend
Evelyn & Tom Halpin
In Memory of Tom Larson
Nina Sims
Judy & Eric Strohmeyer
Helen & Clayton Schievelbein
Shirley & Charles Hamp
Marlene & Donald Larson
Norma Larson
Margie & Pierce Mullen
Arlene & Paul Wylie
Karen Larson
Julia & Scott Crouse
Edith & Eugene Renner
In Memory of Syd Leach
Sharon Hapner
In Memory of Judy Marchwick
Mildred Cox
In Memory of Alan McGuire
Rosalea Abelin
In Memory of Walter Mecklenburg
Janis & Dan Hertel
In Memory of Otis Mull
Kirsten & Troy Core
In Memory of Michael Neuman
The Thurston Family
In Memory of Mary Patton
Gleniss Indreland
Brent Pusey & Lassie
Debbie & John Crowther
Shirley & Don Hansen
Jill & Robert Holman
Deborah & Steven Campbell
Kathleen Moran
Thomas Christian
In Memory of Stephen Rediske
Maureen & John Ruggles
In Memory of Kyle Ritchey
Tom & Dee Hall
In Memory of Tommy Scott
Sam Hoffman
In Memory of Grace Sibley
Natalie & Jeremiah Hoyt
In Memory of Dr. Ken Spain
Judy & Jim Paffhausen
In Memory of Marc Tonn
Phyllis & David Johansen
In Memory of Mary Lou Vellinga
Deborah & Steve Wilken
Bank of Bozeman
Judy & Jim Paffhausen
Jen & Kurt Gummer
Cheryl Greenway
Missy Mayfield
Penny & Gordon Storjohann
Pat & Charlie Kirk
Margaret Tennent
Laurie & Tom McGuane
Ruth & John Habeger
Esther Nelson
Diane & Eugene Spranget
Marjorie & Robert June
Wendy Hess
In Memory of Evelyn Vickrey
Winnie Gowin & Family
Debra Clary
Louise & Richard Cole
Mary & Jim Ayres
Helen Collier
Bethel & Joe Halladay
Cynthia & Louis Binfet
Linda Rowe
Mable Welz
Judy & Robert McCubbin
In Memory of Roger “Rodeo”
Vincent
West Yellowstone Sled Dog Races
In Memory of Homer Wheeler
Larilyn Miller and Family
In Memory of Casey White
Becky White
In Memory of Shirley Worthley
Richard Worthley
In Memory of Theresa Young
Lois & Carl Wambolt
In Memory of Beloved Pets
In Memory of Addie
Anne Marie & Jeff Reider & Molly
In Memory of Albie
Anne Marie Reider
In Memory of Alfie
Joanne Pieper
In Memory of Allie Bean
Steve, Betsy, Sunny & Wylie
Carlye Cook
Melissa & Andrew Martzloff
In Memory of all of our kitties
Joan & Michael Olson
In Memory of Ava
Sarah & Carl Olimb
In Memory of Bacchus
Diane Hilborn
In Memory of Bear
Judge Holly, Jan & Dineen
In Memory of Beau
Jeanette Prevel
In Memory of Bobbie
Hilary Field
In Memory of Boris
Marion & Steven Cherry
In Memory of Breccia
Betsy Robinson & Steve Gehman
Laurie & Tony Thatcher
In Memory of Calhoun
Erin Pepus
In Memory of Casey
Shirley & Dick Blackwell
In Memory of Chessie
Brent Pusey & Lassie
In Memory of Chewbacca
Douglas Wolfson
In Memory of Creepy
Maureen & John Ruggles
In Memory of Dexy
Dan Stebbins
In Memory of Doug
Anne Tyler
In Memory of Grant
Traci Weller
Jan & Terry Deal
Dian, Jim & Chad Bottcher
Tracy Paine (in memory of all IBBC Summer 2010
...To the Heart
HONORS
There are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley. Holidays,
birthdays, weddings, or just everyday good deeds can be a reason to celebrate - and transferring that good
feeling to direct aid for the shelter animals is the sweetest gift of all!
dogs)
In Memory of Holly
Ferne, Nancy & John Palmer
In Memory of Isabelle
Deb Balaz
In Memory of Jack
Susan & Bill Wall
In Memory of Jasper
Hilary, Ryan & Francie LaFoley
In Memory of King
Elizabeth, Robin & Paige Gerlach
In Memory of Klondyke
Elizabeth Laird
In Memory of Lillie
Lee & Darrell Micken
In Memory of Loki
Sandra McCue
In Memory of Lucky
Jan & Terry Deal
In Memory of Lucy
Laura & Steven Sweeney
In Memory of Lucy
Joanne Pieper
In Memory of Luka
Brit & Becky Miller/Blue Basket
In Memory of Maddie
Sheryl & Michael Was
In Memory of Maggie Lou & Missy
Sue
Eleanor & Harry Kinyon
In Memory of Maggie May
Beatrice & Richard Horswill
In Memory of Mandy
Cheryl Boylan
In Memory of the Martin Family
Pets
Jeannette & James Martin
In Memory of Mattie
Shirley & Charles Hamp
In Memory of Mingus
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
Sheila Bonnand
In Memory of Miyax
Nicole Young
In Memory of MoJo
Elisabeth & Robert Montgomery
In Memory of Mona
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
In Memory of Monte
Peggy Storey & Scott Zenz
In Memory of Peaches
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
In Memory of Pixie
Elizabeth Laird
In Memory of P.T., Mr. Patches
Barbara & Tim Brown
Timothae Harvey
In Memory of Radar
Traci Weller
Charline & Lou Spain
Debby & Jim Bangs
Nancy Palmer
Allison & Richard Garwood
In Memory of Rio
Jenni West
In Memory of Rocky
Jane & Jim Klos
Jill & Jim Gibbon
Lindsey & Chris Kurz
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Rosebud Schwab
Lath & Michele McLeod
Danelle, Cary, Shirley & Monet
In Memory of Rosie
Cindi & Steve Cochran
In Memory of Rowdy & Ruby
Pam & Mike Alvord
In Memory of Rudie
Chelsea Hermann
In Memory of Rufus Model
Gloria Plaut
In Memory of Saber
Joanna Harper
In Memory of Sam
Ann Bergstrom
Cathy & Jess Stovall
In Memory of Sammy
Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall
In Memory of Sierra
Mary & Larry Martin
In Memory of Smokey
Charlene Owens
Daniel Potts
In Memory of Smudge
Cindi & Steve Cochran
In Memory of Stetson
Fran Farina
In Memory of Tamfrey
Robert Ricci
In Memory of Teddy
Elisabeth & Robert Montgomery
In Memory of Tsavo
Traci Weller
Liz & Dan Smith
Melissa Martzloff
Debby & Jim Bangs
Nancy Palmer
In Memory of Waggers
Jan Bjork
Charlotte & Bud Knighton
In Memory of Willow
Margaret Boylan
In Memory of Wolfgang the
Weimareiner
Tia & Anders Persson
Tani & Charles Fritz
In Memory of Yoda
Ferne, Nancy and John Palmer
In Memory of Zamboni
Corky Bush
In Honor of Those Who Love
Animals
In Honor of Christine Adams
Marilyn Laurelli
In Honor of Katie Alvin
Beth Hoffman
In Honor of Sara Anderson
G.R. Smith
In Honor of Carol Belohlavek
Linda Fleischer
In Honor of Laurie Blue
Bridget & Walter Woolbaugh
In Honor of Sheila & Guy Bonnand
Barbara & Roger Superneau
In Honor of Cynthia Cochran
Wanda & William Fallin
In Honor of Marty Daiello and Gus
Melissa & Fred Witter
Hugh McKay
In Honor of Hannah Eaton
Nelda Zilis
Danielle & David Wanderer
In Honor of Elke, the Best Pet Sitter
Polly Rogers
In Honor of Charleen & Dave
Engberg
Jennifer Engberg
In Honor of Minna Gompertz
Kathleen Brandis & Michael Vlases
In Honor of Connor Haupt
Carmen & Jared Jansma
Erin Heaney
Todd Simonson
Ann & Thomas Seitel
In Honor of Marnie Hayes
Beth Hoffman
In Honor of Kathryn Hohmann
Dianne & David Rushenberg
In Honor of Bill Honkey’s kindness
Barbara & RG McMullen
In Honor of Sharon & Bert
Hopeman
Amy Hopeman
In Honor of Louise Kirby
Meghan Kirby
In Honor of Luuk & Milou McKenzie
Elizabeth and David Wagner
Tanya & Jeffrey Baker
Kathryn & Chris Catlett
Linda Hathorn & John Geiger
Holly & Kenneth Eiden
Judith Danioth-Fisher & Aldrich
Fisher
In Honor of the marriage of Emily
Blair & Jess Metcalfe
Hilary Field
In Honor of Penny Monforton
Joyce & Ken Dierks
In Honor of Jeff Mortensen &
Marcie Martin
Sherry & Jim Schupbach
In Honor of Vikki Naki
Toby Bedard
In Honor of Lou Spain
Dorothy Borgstrom
In Honor of Pamela Stallings
Anna Stallings
In Honor of Susan Swimley
Tracie Colter
In Honor of June Toppel
Jordan Werner
In Honor of Myrna Williams
Sheila Royston
In Honor of Elika Zillis
Meg Long
In Honor of Special Pets
In Honor of Coddie
Marge Dogterom
In Honor of Hughie Thurston
Mary Kay Thurston
In Honor of Kobe
Vanda & George Gallagher
In Honor of Mohrchen
Christel & Rod Boyer
In Honor of Poika
Sigrid Gentile-Chambers
Cole & Tiffany Feisthamel
Mark Miller
Cynthia & Ronald Wittenauer
Janet & John Winnie
Summer Griffis
In Honor of Sam
Diane Hilborn
In Honor of Sully
Brooke Weaver
Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them, and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. To
make a memorial or honor donation to Heart of the Valley, or if an error or omission has occured, please contact us at (406) 388-9399 or via e-mail
at [email protected]. This list reflects donations received between January 23, 2010 and June 28, 2010.
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COMING SOON!
Volunteer Orientations
Learn all about HOV and about the exciting
volunteer opportunities that we offer.
July 24th, August 7th, and September 4th,
10 - 11:30 am at HOV. To register, email
[email protected]
Sunday Funday
Join HOV at the Bozeman Brewing Company
on Sunday, July 25th, from 4 - 8 pm. Fifty
cents from each delicious beer you drink will
be donated to Heart of the Valley!
Parenting Your Dog
Does your dog eat off the table, jump up
on strangers, and pull on its leash? Then
we’ve got the course for you! Heart of
the Valley Animal Shelter is proud to offer
“Parenting Your Canine,”a five-week course
taught by HOV’s Canine Behavior Consultant,
Ben Donoghue. This course will improve
communication between humans and their
dogs, as well as providing a foundation in
obedience, and preparing participants to
become AKC Canine Good Citizens.
Thursday nights - July 29th - August 26th
September 9th - October 7th
5:30 - 6:30 or 7:00 - 8:00
Woofstock 2010
Celebrate Pets, Love and Happiness with HOV
on Saturday, September 11th, from 11am - 5
pm. Events include demonstrations, contests,
a Kids’ Corral, and much more!
For more information about upcoming
events, call (406) 388-9399 extension 112, or
email [email protected].
Join Heart of the Valley in celebrating Pets, Love and
Happiness on Saturday, September 11th from 11:00 - 5:00.
Activities will include Dock Diving, Doxie Derby, Bozeman’s
Fastest Dog, a Herding Demonstration, Therapy Dogs, the
Kids’ Corral, Food, Beer, Pet Idol, and much more! Beat
the lines and register for contests online at
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org!
Expect Delays!
We are a proud member organization.
Learn more at www.montanashares.org
Just a friendly reminder that if you’re traveling out to the shelter, you’ll need
to build in more time than usual. Road construction on Valley Center Road is
ongoing, and traffic in both directions is sometimes halted. Please be patient
with this work, which will eventually mean a better route – and don’t let this
inconvenience keep you from visiting us at Heart of the Valley.