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Shelter Scoop
Summer 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
Motorcycle Club Fundraiser .....1
“Take a Hike” Fundraiser.........1
Spotlight on Our Staff.............2
Spotlight on Our Volunteers......2
Happy Tails..........................3
Shelter News........................4
Ways to Help........................4
Spotlight on Foster Families......5
Funds Help HCHS...................6
Why Adopt an Older Dog?.........6
Dog Walk............................7
Double Your Gift-giving...........7
HCHS Events & Services ..........8
A 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization
Director of Shelter Operations
Deb Crute, LVT
Shelter Staff
Beth Cressman LVT, Supervisor
Laura Wright, Supervisor
Brandi Carufe, Kaitlin Cronin,
Devin Gardner, Kathryn Jackson, Lori Rheel,
Trina Rosenblum, Joel Schermerhorn,
Maria Schermerhorn, Judy Sidorowicz,
Elaine Stefanelli,Tim Yeary
PetSmart Adoption Center Staff:
Christina Russell-Lamont, Coordinator
Fay Amatrano, Erin Sinnott
Board of Directors
Marion Ott, President
Laura O’Connor,Vice President
Brent Truitt, Treasurer
Amanda Fucci-Bartoszek, Secretary
Beth Adams, Lynne Attanasso,
Nicole Franzese, Cathy Karlin,
Dick Stinson, Dale Trethaway, Jennifer Truitt
Newsletter Committee
Deb Crute, Kenny Fass,
Amanda Fucci-Bartoszek, Marion Ott,
Brent Truitt, Jen Truitt
Newsletter Contributors
Beth Cressman, Laura Wright
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Copyright 2014 Heart of the Catskills Humane Society
P.O. Box 88, Delhi, NY 13753 ~ (607) 746-3080
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.heartofthecatskills.org
Worn & Weathered
Motorcycle Club Fundraiser
Fifty motorcycle kickstands went up at 11:00 AM in the parking lot of HCHS
on a beautiful, sunny, and chilly Saturday morning on August 24, 2013. The
Worn & Weathered Motorcycle Club of Stamford held their first annual poker
run to benefit the homeless cats and dogs at the shelter. Registration started at
9:00 AM with lots of hot coffee,
donuts, and the cutest cat and
dog cupcakes you have ever
bitten into! Folks brought items
from the shelter’s wish list and
visited with the furry residents
while waiting to start their
long road trip touring beautiful
Delaware County. The shelter
staff watched in awe and with
big smiles as the motorcycles
were revved up, and they rode two-by-two down the driveway to Route 10 on
their way to raising a total of $1,000 for HCHS!
Beth Cressman’s “Take a Hike” Fundraiser
I wanted to do something special to commemorate the two-year anniversary
of my final chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I am an avid
hiker and have always wanted to hike the notorious Devil’s Path in the Catskill
Mountains in one day. I decided to go ahead and up the challenge by hiking it
barefoot and turning it into a fundraiser. So, last June, I hiked the 23-mile, sixmountain trail while barefoot, totaling over 7,000 vertical feet.
I started in 40-degree rain, had a brief window of beautiful sunlight, waded
through waist-high rapids upstream from a raging waterfall, trekked through
thunderstorms complete with a lightning strike right in front of me on a
mountain summit, and ended (finally!) with a giant cut on my foot that I had
been hiking on for the final 14 miles. And all of this while hiking with my
amazing little 15-pound shelter dog, Mimi!
This experience definitely represented triumph through tragedy. Best of all,
I ended up raising money for two charities near and dear to my heart. A little
over $1,100 each went to Delhi’s Relay for Life and to the Heart of the Catskills
Humane Society, where I have joyously worked for almost 13 years now. A
year later, I remain cancer-free and continue to enjoy our beautiful Catskills and
helping homeless cats and dogs find their forever homes.
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Spotlight on Our Staff
Fay Amatrano started working at
HCHS as an adoption assistant at
our PetSmart Adoption Center in
Kingston back in 2010. She has
been one of our most reliable and
dedicated employees. Fay is always
willing to fill in for vacancies and
drop everything to make a trip from
Kingston to the shelter for a special
needs cat. She also works a second
job at a local bar/music venue, and she
has recently started collecting their
returnable bottles and cans for regular
donations to the shelter!
Fay lives with two wonderful mutts—
a Husky/Shepherd mix named Timber
Fay’s adoption center supervisor says
she is a great asset and one of the best
adoption assistants she has worked
with in her seven years. Now that is
a real, heartfelt compliment, and we
could not agree more!
Fay Amatrano
and a Terrier mix named Fooey (an
HCHS alumnus); three great cats—
Tweek Bug, Mamma, and Beetle Juice
(the last two are HCHS alumni); and a
Ball Python named Snakey (not from
Spotlight on Our Volunteers
Here at HCHS, when we think of
amazing and reliable volunteers,
we think of Rhonda Bevins! When
Rhonda is not working as the Office
Manager for Tops Markets in Stamford
or taking care of her own furry
menagerie of five dogs and nine cats,
she can be found volunteering for the
shelter in numerous ways.
Rhonda is often our go-to woman
at weekend adoption days and bake
sales to benefit the shelter. She is not
shy about asking for donations for the
homeless animals, which makes her a
wonderful fundraiser! She willingly
fills in when we need someone to
transport cats to our adoption center
in Kingston, and she decorates a
gorgeous tree for our Holiday for the
Heart event every year. Rhonda also
takes a very active part in our Annual
Woofs & Wags Dog Walk, sitting on
the committee, holding down the fort
at the cat tent, and often baking tasty
treats and using her crafty, creative
skills to fashion special cat toys to sell.
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HCHS!). Fay only chooses vacation
destinations that allow dogs, and
she and her boyfriend love to take
them hiking and to the dog park in
Kingston.
Rhonda Bevins
But Rhonda’s most special gift is her
willingness and ability to be a loving
foster mom to litter after litter of
kittens, and then letting them go to be
adopted into loving homes. Rhonda
has been volunteering at HCHS for
eight years and fostering kittens for six
years. She has nurtured over 13 litters
of kittens in that time! Rhonda says
that fostering is her form of relaxation:
“I love to nurture the momma cats, and
I love watching the kittens grow and
learn to play. And there is nothing that
compares to hearing them purr for the
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first time! There is no better form of
relaxation than playing with a kitten.”
People often ask Rhonda how she
is able to let them go after watching
them grow up, and her answer is
always the same: “Yes, it is hard, but
I am pre-loving them for their future
fur-ever homes! They go on to a home
so I have room to foster the next batch
of kittens.” Rhonda admits that she
does cry sometimes when they leave,
but that there are happy tears mixed in
with the sad. She truly finds such joy
in her kittens finding their very own
homes: “I give a piece of my heart to
every cat and kitten that I foster, and they
in return give a piece of theirs to me.”
You can see why Rhonda Bevins is an
HCHS treasure. Thank you, Rhonda,
for all you do for our homeless
animals and for doing it all with
cheerfulness, a sense of humor, and a
heart willing to open wide for the next
little one in need!
Happy Tails
Slide
I just wanted to say how much we love the
new addition to our family. We adopted a
tuxedo named Slide from you last week.
We are back in Connecticut and Slide, who
we renamed Sly, is very happy and doing
well. Thank you for our wonderful cat!
~The Niemynski Family
Tally
Here are just a few of the wonderful tales about
pets who, because of your support, have now
found their forever homes...
Chunk
To say the least, Chunk has proven to be an
amazing addition to our family. The moment
I laid eyes on him I just knew that he was the
one. It was love at first sight. He has such
a unique personality, from the way he struts
when he walks to the gentle way he puts his
paw on your cheek to make you aware of his
presence. Whether he is chasing the laser
pointer around the house at 4G speeds or
giving his toy mouse a run for its money, he
never turns off his purr-motor. Chunk has
definitely become king in our castle, and we
wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you
for allowing Chunk to bless this family in his
new fur-ever home.
~The Schmidts
Sienna
I just wanted to let you know that little
Sienna is doing really well. For the first
week my resident cat Dandelion (also a
Heart of the Catskills alum) hissed and
growled at her, and she would just purr at
him. Now they are lying together and eating
together. She is so sweet and friendly and
loves to lie in the sunny windowsills.
~Kate Henderson
Rufus
Yoshi
Tally is absolutely wonderful! We love
her to pieces. She adores children, which
is great because there are many in the
neighborhood. We hike an hour or more
every morning, and then we go to the old
school grounds every afternoon and play
ball with the other dogs and swim in the
creek for another hour. We can’t keep her
out of the water, especially when there is a
stick in the picture! After all that exercise,
she’s a couch potato at home. She also gets
along just fine with the cats, who really like
her. She’s really settling in and becoming
our baby. Thank you so much!
~Dorian and Eric Huneke
After being at the shelter for several months
and looking for the right match, Yoshi
(second from left) finally found the perfect
family to call his own! I took him home
where he has friends and lots of space, and
now he is one happy boy! He is now called
Bonz, and he is shown here with his brother
and two cousins. They love to play together!
Bonz is a great dog, and we are definitely his
forever home.
~Donna Bender
Opt to Adopt!
I needed a fifth dog like I needed another
head. Then, earlier this year, I saw Rufus!
It broke my heart that, after 13 years, his
family moved and left him behind. I was
at the kennel in a heartbeat. Then I found
out he had CHF and needed to take a half
pill twice daily. No big deal! He fit in
beautifully. A few months have passed and
I have a new best friend. He clearly just
wants to be next to his human. I couldn’t
picture life without him! I want to extend
my assurance that you will not be sorry if
you adopt a special needs or older dog! I
encourage those that are able to look toward
rescuing an older dog. The benefit is two-fold!
~Maureen (Rufus’ Mom)
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Shelter News
Benefit Fundraiser at Crazy
River Café
Char Roberts and Artie DeBari,
owners of The Crazy River Café,
and their customers in Margaretville
displayed lots of heart for Valentine’s
Day this year when they held a hugely
successful benefit fundraiser for
HCHS on February 9th. The parking
lot was overflowing very early that
day, and there was only roadside
parking for most of the event! Local
artisans and merchants in the area
generously donated many wonderful
items for raffling during the day, and
customers donated a truck load of
items from the shelter’s wish list.
WIOX Radio joined the fun with
Artie Martello performing his Catskill
Mountain Magic, and Ben Rounds
providing musical entertainment
for all those who attended. A huge
heartfelt thank you to the Crazy River
Café and the entire community who
shared their big hearts for our homeless
cats and dogs!
Shandaken Theatrical Society
Benefit for HCHS
On March 9th, the Shandaken
Theatrical Society Playhouse in
Phoenecia staged a fabulously
successful HCHS benefit performance
of the comedy play, Sylvia, about a
stray dog that is found and the man
that she rescues. The Phoenecia Diner
and Mama’s Boy generously donated
a delectable champagne brunch to
start out the performance, and then the
actors and actresses put on an artistic
and professional laugh-out-loud
performance that brought both smiles
and tears to their pet-loving audience.
The theatre atmosphere was cozy and
inviting, and there was a lot of buzz
from the audience about returning for
future performances. HCHS thanks all
who were involved for such a pawsome fundraiser!
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Emerson Resort Fall Festival
Over Columbus Day weekend 2013,
HCHS was invited to a two-day Fall
Festival in Mount Tremper at the
Emerson Resort & Spa. Enjoying
sunny fall skies both days, the event
was well attended by young and old,
with lots of food, fun, and festivities.
With the addition of a number of
unique and interesting donations from
a generous donor, plus many of our
own items, the weekend was very
successful. Possibly the best part of
the whole experience was that two
of our shelter kittens, Full Moon and
Thingamabob, found their fur-ever
homes. We look forward to many
more of these special outreaches!
Chili Cook-Off
On Saturday, October 5, 2013, the
International Chili Society held a
chili cook-off at Woodstock Harley
Davidson in Kingston. HCHS
volunteers raised funds by selling
shelter t-shirts and bracelets. Cats
were on hand for adoption and were
the star attraction of the day. Many
adopters from PetSmart in Kingston
stopped by to share their adoption
tales as well as to sample some of the
delicious chili. Look for us later this
year at this annual event!
Update:
19 Basset Hounds at HCHS
Some of you may remember that
the shelter took in 19 older Basset
Hounds in July of 2013 when their
owner unexpectedly passed away. We
are happy to report that as of May
10th, the last Basset Hound from that
group was adopted and went to his
forever home! Thanks to all of you
who donated funds for their care and
came to visit them, and to all those
wonderful supporters who fostered
several of them too! We have a pawsome community of animal lovers
with lots of heart!
Heart of the Catskills Humane Society
Ways to Help!
Would you like to sponsor one
or more of the cat cages or dog
kennels that house our animals
during their stay at HCHS? By
participating in our Adopt-AKennel or Cage Program, your
sponsorship will help fund the
food, vaccinations, and spay or
neuter surgery for each cat or
dog housed in it while they wait
for their forever homes! For
more information, please visit
our website or contact HCHS.
If you are interested in
becoming part of our growing
Planned Giving Program —
such as including HCHS in your
wills, insurance, or other estate
plans— or would like more
information, please download
our Planned Giving Guide from
our website, or call Brent Truitt
at (845) 586-5108.
Help us continue to expand our
Heart Walk path around the
shelter grounds by purchasing
a bluestone paver, and at the
same time, help us care for our
area’s homeless animals! If you
would like more information on
the Heart Walk or to purchase a
paver, please visit our website
or contact HCHS.
Don’t forget our homeless
four-legged friends the
next time you shop ‘till you
drop! For more information
on iGive or eBay Giving
Works, please visit the HCHS
website.
Don’t forget, it’s not too
late to renew your annual
HCHS membership!
Spotlight on our Foster Families
Meet the Millers— foster and 4-H club family extraordinaire! In January of this year, Christine Miller and her daughter
Madison started a journal to track their HCHS foster care journey. But their actual volunteering started five years ago
when their 4-H group called “Thistle Be the Best Little 4-H Club” started visiting the shelter regularly to walk dogs,
socialize cats, and collect donations from the shelter wish list. Then in early 2012, the
Millers started their foster journey with their first foster, a black cat named Owl, who
has since found his forever home. In August of 2013, they fostered their first mother
cat with a litter of kittens. The kids, Madison and Gus, affectionately named the kittens
Princess, Prince, Charming, and Fuzzy Face. And then came their first foster puppy in
December of 2013, and it has been a fostering whirlwind ever since! Here are a few
entries from their fostering journals for you to enjoy:
First foster puppy, Holly: “The cutest puppy you would ever see! Holly got to spend
Christmas with us and she went home on December 26th. While we were fostering her,
she got to spend her days at ‘doggie day care’ at Grammy’s house sleeping on the floor
on her blanket by the stove and breakfast bar. She went all the way to the North Pole
[NY] with us only to find that they were closed due to an ice storm! She did great on
the 14 hour car trip though! We really, really miss Holly, but are glad she’s got a great
home now.”
Christine Miller
Third foster dog, Po: “Po is the black and tan Coonhound with a big and loving heart.
He just wants to curl up in our laps. When we brought him home, he loved to ride in the car with his feet on the console
and his face close to ours. He loved to sleep in bed with us and laid his head on our chests.
We took him to Petco for an adoption day, and a wonderful family walked through the door
like they came to Petco that day to find him, and they fell in love and adopted him. He has
almost an acre of fenced in yard in his new home and a Golden Retriever buddy named
Charlie. And his new name is Sweet William.”
Seventh foster cat, Delacotta: “Delacotta had been waiting to be adopted at the Petco
adoption center, but after a while, it was time for her to come back. We asked if we could
foster her instead of having to bring her back to the shelter and Deb said yes. She’s been a
little shy but has started warming up a little in the last few days. She loves to sit on the piano
amongst the flowers and listen to Madison play. We’re hopefully going to be able to send her
to the PetSmart adoption center in Kingston and find her forever home there soon.”
Christine started taking their foster dogs and also some shelter dogs to Petco in Oneonta
on Saturday adoption days back in January. The Millers have set a goal of getting 50 dogs
and cats adopted from the shelter in 2014, and they are well on their way with a
total of 13 dogs and 9 cats adopted as of May 10th! In addition, they have been
taking shelter dogs and cats to be filmed and highlighted on the Delhi Telephone
Company cable channel and website once a month! And their Hobart Cub Pack 39
is committed to raising $1,300 for our Annual Dog Walk this year in September—
the amount it costs to operate the shelter for one day. How paw-some is that?
There is no doubt that this amazing family can do whatever they set their minds
to. Stay tuned for an update in our next annual Newsletter and see how they did
Gus Miller
meeting their goals!
Madison Miller
Foster Caregivers Needed!
HCHS is looking for foster caregivers for kittens and their moms. All you need is an
extra room to keep them in while they are in your care, attention, a little time, and lots
of love! If interested, please call or email HCHS for more information.
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Funds Help HCHS Wash and Dry with Ease—
Plus Upgraded Dog Runs!
As you can probably imagine, the shelter goes through a mountain of laundry each and every day, from blankets to towels,
to pet beds and washcloths. The daily, continuous use took its toll on the string of relatively basic washers and dryers we
have gone through. They required frequent repairs and, in fact, have been replaced several times over the past few years.
That has now changed.
Thanks to an anonymous funding source, we now have commercial grade machines that can keep pace with our daily
needs. They can take the punishment of the mountains of bedding (and pet hair) we throw at them.
And, coming up this summer, that same funding source is making it possible for us to upgrade our outdoor dog runs
If you have ever visited the shelter during mud season or even after a small amount of rain, you may have noticed that
our outdoor dog runs quickly get overrun with water and mud. And, given the frequency of precipitation up here in the
Catskills and the resulting water and mud, our ability to actually use the runs for outdoor play and socialization for our
dogs is limited. To solve the problem, we asked for and received the funding necessary to have landscaping work done to
keep the dog runs dry. When that work is done, the dogs will be able to use the runs at all times and seasons, and the runs
will be more presentable to potential adopters. And, after that, we are hoping to find funding to replace the plastic dog
houses that we currently have in the runs with a more permanent pavilion-type covering.
Thanks to all of our generous donors— small and large, anonymous or named. Your support makes projects like this, and
operating the shelter on a daily basis, possible.
ASPCA’s Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Dog
1.What You See Is What You Get: Older dogs are open books— from the start, you’ll know important things like their full-grown size, personality and grooming requirements. All this information makes it easier to pick the right dog and forge that instant love connection that will last a lifetime.
2.Easy to Train: Think you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Older dogs are great at focusing on you— and on the task at hand— because they’re calmer than youngsters. Plus, all those years of experience reading humans can help them quickly figure out how to do what you’re asking.
3.Seniors are Super-Loving: Dogs already in their golden years are devoted and grateful. It’s an instant bond that cannot be topped!
4.They’re Not a 24-7 Job: Grownup dogs don’t require the constant monitoring puppies do, leaving you with more freedom to do your own thing.
5.They Settle in Quickly: Older dogs have been around the block and already learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack. They’ll be part of the family in no time!
6.Fewer Messes: Your floors, shoes, and furniture will thank you for adopting a senior pooch! Older dogs are likely to already be housetrained—and even if they’re not, they have the physical and mental abilities to pick it up really fast. With their teething years far behind them, seniors also are much less likely to be destructive chewers.
7.You Won’t Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: Providing a loving home for a dog in their golden years is not a less serious commitment, but it can be a shorter one.
8.They Enjoy Easy Livin’: Not that older dogs don’t require any exercise— they do— but they’re not going to need, or want, to run a marathon every day.
9.Save a Life, Be a Hero: At shelters, older dogs are often the last to be adopted. Saving an animal’s life offers an unparalleled emotional return on your investment, and you’ll feel the rewards every day you spend together.
10. They’re CUTE! © 2014 ASPCA (this list can be found at www.aspca.org)
*We here at HCHS certainly think that similar reasons can be said for the adoption of an older cat!
HCHS Senior Pals Program: Are you 60 or older and looking for that special cat or dog, but are unable to afford the
expense of vet bills, spaying/neutering, etc.? Well, HCHS has a Senior Pals Program that may be just perfect for you!
Through a grant from the Werner Dannsheimer Testament Fund, HCHS is able to provide a loving cat or dog, five years
or older, who has been waiting for their forever home. To learn more about our Senior Pals Program, please call HCHS or
visit our website.
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Heart of the Catskills Humane Society
Howl-o-Ween: 11th Annual
Woofs & Wags Dog Walk
The 11th Annual Woofs & Wags Dog Walk & Fair held on September 14,
2013 at the American Legion Field in Delhi was a
howlin’ good time! The theme was Howl-o-Ween,
and everyone involved got into the “spirit” of the
event. The weather was beautiful, and everywhere
you looked there were dogs and people dressed in
delightful costumes. Some memorable costumes
included folks riding ostriches, a pair of dogs dressed
as bunches of grapes, another pair of dogs dressed
as the Sheriff and the Jailbird, and a favorite all
around— a member of the HCHS Board of Directors
dressed as a giant cat scratching post complete with a
fuzzy ball toy on a spring!
Some highlights included the Haunted Hay Dog
Maze and Bean Bag Toss, the Candy Corn Cat Tent, the Musical Sits & Downs
contest, the Funniest Costume contest, and Psychic Readings with your dog.
Folks ate in the Barking Cauldron Café and perused various craft items, t-shirts,
and pet gear at the Beastie Boutique. We had some
exciting new vendors including Island Girl Henna and
photos with your dog by Candid Canine. The shelter
dogs strutted their stuff in the shelter dog parade with
many dressed as other animals including a turtle, a
hippo, and a monkey! They were very good-natured
about the whole thing and met many new friends
throughout the day.
HCHS would like to thank all of the volunteers who
planned and helped with the event as well as the supporters who raised pledges
and attended the Dog Walk. Without you, we could
not make this such a fun and successful day in support
of the homeless animals.
Make sure you save the date for the 12th Annual
Woofs & Wags Dog Walk! It will be held on Saturday,
September 13, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. And
we have a change of venue this year— the event will
be held at the SUNY Delhi upper soccer fields. So
what can you expect when you arrive? Well we do not
want to give too much away, but you may be met by
some “pup-arazzi” on your way in! So make sure you
are ready to walk the red carpet, because this year’s
theme is Hollywood Goes to the Dogs!
Double your gift-giving opportunity to HCHS!
Does your employer participate in a charitable matching gift program? If
so, please consider HCHS! Many companies will match their employees’
contributions to a charitable organization of their choice. That means you can
help our shelter animals x2!
2013 Sponsors
Count Barkula
Delhi
Liquor Store
55 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
607-746-2321
Joanne Callahan
Associate Broker, ASP
Century 21 Chesser Realty
160 Main Street, Delhi NY 13753
Cell: 917-612-4054
[email protected]
www.joannecallahanc21.com
Sittin’ Pretty
B & B Construction– Roxbury
CADI– Delhi
Chet Delameter– Hancock
Delhi Animal Hospital
East Meredith Fire Department
The Sand Agency– Ocean, NJ
Two Old Tarts– Bovina
Veccvideography.com– Delhi
Wags
Brookside Veterinary Hospital– Arkville
Clark Companies– Delhi
Elite Home Inspections– Walton
LT York Contracting & Jacalyn Clark– Delhi
Margaretville Liquor Store
Otsego Auto Crushers– Oneonta
Price Chopper– Delhi
The Village Closet Ltd. – Trout Creek
Watershed Post
Woofs
Blue Dog Grooming– Oneonta
Candace Vancko– Delhi
Cash Advance– Albany
C&C Feeds– Walton
Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties– Delhi
Community Bank, N.A. – Delhi
D&D of Walton, Inc.
Delhi Diner
Delhi Motor Company
Erickson’s Automotive, Inc. – Arkville
Five Star Subaru of Oneonta
National Bank of Delaware County– Walton
Ray’s Fine Wines & Spirits– Delhi
Second Nature Construction– Delhi
Ted Martin Builder, Inc. – East Meredith
Uncle Alan’s Antiques– Delhi
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Heart of the Catskills Humane Society
46610 State Highway 10
P.O. Box 88
Delhi, NY 13753
“The greatness of a nation
and its moral progress
can be judged by the way
its animals are treated.”
~Mahatma Gandhi
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Look for HCHS at these upcoming area events!
Roxbury Sidewalk Festival:
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Margaretville Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary Flea Market:
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Join us at these HCHS Events:
12th Annual Woofs & Wags Dog Walk & Fair
Saturday, September 13, 2014
SUNY Delhi (upper soccer fields), Delhi
Keep an eye out for pledge forms in August!
HCHS Annual Meeting and
Biannual Heart Walk Unveiling
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Annual Meeting at the Delaware County Historical
Association, Delhi. Heart Walk Unveiling at HCHS.
Do you want to keep
informed on HCHS
updates?
Visit www.heartofthecatskills.org
and sign up to receive our Shelter
Scoop e-mail bulletins.
Complete Services Offered
Public Low Income Spay/Neuter Vouchers
Dog & Cat Adoption Services
Microchipping for Adoptees
Pet Listings on Petfinder.com
Humane Education Programs
Senior Pals & Animal Angels Programs
Dog & Puppy Training Classes
Junior & Adult Volunteer Program
Barking Books Reading Program
Cremation Services & Memorials
Lost & Found Registry
Lilac Lane Pet Memorial Garden
HCHS is open Tuesday through Saturday,
from 11am to 4pm, and by appointment.
We’re located at 46610 State Highway 10 in Delhi, just two
miles north of the Village. Turn at the Delaware County
Historical Association, where you will see our sign.
We Welcome Your Visit!
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