Paw Prints February 2007

PAWPRINTS
THE MOBILE SPCA - A NO-KILL ADOPTION GUARANTEE HUMANE SOCIETY
FEBRUARY 2007
Maddie Pet Rescue Project
Year 3 Grant Awarded!
Just before going to press we received word that we had been
funded for 2007. Our adoption goals this year are very high making our job this year even more daunting. We will have details of last
year’s Project in the next newsletter including numbers, goals and
what we accomplished and what we need to accomplish in 2007.
Please see page 6 for the adoption clinic schedule for 2007 and
mark your calendar now. We will need your help to make 2007 a
success.
Adoption Options Workshop
Coming in February!
The Mobile SPCA, City of Mobile Animal Shelter, Petfinder.com
and the PETCO Foundation are presenting an all day seminar,
February 25, for animal welfare professionals. Speakers from top
shelters and universities will speak on increasing adoptions, working with veterinarians and training for shelter dogs. Mobile SPCA
members receive a reduced fee for registration of just $10.
Registration includes workshops, educational material, lunch,
Adoption Options t-shirt and a gift from The PETCO Foundation.
Anyone interested in attending can register at http://www.petfinder.com/adoptionoptions, call 732-254-6553 for info or email
[email protected].
2007 Photo Contest Announced!
Winners will appear in the
MobileBay
SERVING MOBILE & BALDWIN COUNTIES
monthly
See details page 3.
How Much Is That
Doggie in the Window?
by Marcia Mathis
2006 Silent Auction
by Marcia Mathis
A steady flow of Mobile SPCA supporters through the 2006
Silent Auction resulted in another successful fundraiser, ultimately
providing our group with over $5,000.
And not only did we make a lot of money, but it was fun! Held
November 9th at Stewartfield on the Spring Hill College Campus,
the evening was a delightful mix of music, camaraderie, beverages
and wonderful food, catered by the always superb Naman's
“Auction” continued on page 6
INSIDE:
Photo Contest .................page 3
Adoption Schedule...........page 6
Nursing Home Visits ........page 7
Pet Palooza.....................page 8
When you walk by a pet store that advertises "Puppies For
Sale", don't you want to go inside and look at those adorable cuddly balls of fur? But consider what's behind the sign. The sad fact
is that the chances are good those puppies inside were born to
mothers who live in the horror that is a puppy mill.
No one who loves animals would want to read stories about the
appalling conditions in which mother dogs are kept by irresponsible
breeders whose only reason for being is to make money. Everyone
has seen exposes on Sixty Minutes and Dateline that show in graphic detail the inhumane environment in which animals are raised when
their owners view them as nothing more than machines that fuel
their livelihood. They exist all over the United States and the product of these horrific businesses end up in pet stores, diplayed in
clean cages wearing trendy collars and bearing exhorbitant price
tags. There are such dealers in our area. Standing outside, looking in, one forgets (if they ever knew) the atrocities that occurred
that brought that adorable puppy to that sparkly store, wagging his
tail and begging for a perfect home.
“Puppy Mill” continued on page 5
Elizabeth Flott, Humane Officer, recently spoke to members of
First Baptist Church of Mobile's Education In Enrichment (EIE)
program on the history and purpose of the Mobile SPCA.
Lynn Chance accepts a check for $678 from Saraland
Elementary School student Natalie Hovey. Natalie was chosen as
the overall Red Ribbon Leadership Award winner for her school.
Her program “Pennies for Pets” benefitted the Mobile SPCA.
OKAPI 4H Club members collect pet food and supplies for the
Mobile SPCA for their Christmas Project. These girls collected
food, toys, leashes, collars - you name it!
Above: The Mobile SPCA and the Maddie’s Pet Rescue Project
shared a booth at the Greater Gulf State Fair in October. Below:
Volunteers from Girl Scout Troop 535 pitched in to clean cages
and vehicles. Front Row from left: Lauren Moore, Ashley Hallford,
Hannah Burns, Kristen Copeland, Sarah Hinton, Sarah Peacock,
Alissa Hadden, Alex Foresman. Back Row from left: Julie
Hallford, McKenzie Greer, Lauren Condon, Lisa Peacock.
Above: Mobile SPCA
volunteers marched with
our adoptable dogs in the
Holiday and Christmas
Parade in downtown Mobile
in December. Left: Maddie
and parade goers at the
huge dog adoption in
Bienville Square after the
parade.
MOBILE &
SPCA
MobileBay
SERVING MOBILE & BALDWIN COUNTIES
monthly
present the
Be Kind To Animals
PHOTO CONTEST
A competition of photographs of companion animals.
Winning photos will appear in the Mobile Bay Monthly
The top ten finalists will be determined by a panel of judges and will be published in the
May issue of the Mobile Bay Monthly. Winners will be determined by public voting.
Winners will be notified by mail and will be announced in the September issue of the
Mobile Bay Monthly. The public is invited to vote for their favorite photograph for $1.00
per vote. There is no limit to the number of times a person can vote. Votes must be postmarked by June 15.
1st Place Prize - $100 • 2nd Place Prize - $75 • 3rd Place Prize - $50
2007 Mobile SPCA Photo Contest Entry Form
Attach to back of photograph. One per photograph.
Name ___________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________
City _____________________________ State _____ Zip _________
Phone___________________________________________________
Photograph Title ___________________________________________
This form must be securely attached to the back of the photo.
The Mobile SPCA reserves the right to use any photograph
entered in the contest for publicity purposes.
ENTRY FEE:
$7.00 for each photograph entered.
Make checks payable to the Mobile SPCA.
DEADLINE:
Entries must be received by Feb. 28, 2007
MAIL OR DELIVER ENTRIES TO:
Mobile SPCA
620 Zeigler Circle West • Mobile, AL 36608
c/o PHOTO CONTEST • Tues. - Sat. 10 am - 3 pm
RULES FOR THE PHOTO CONTEST
1. Entry fee is $7.00 per photograph. ($30.00 fee for returned
checks.) There is no limit to the number of photographs
entered.
2. Each entry must be an original photograph taken by the person
entering, identified by an ENTRY FORM permanently attached
to the back of the photograph.
3. No names will be allowed on the front of the photographs.
4. Photos will not be returned unless accompanied by a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Entrants may also come by the
Mobile SPCA office to pick up their photographs until June 15,
2007. The SPCA is not responsible for lost photos.
5. Any deviation from these rules will result in the photograph not
being judged, and forfeiture of the entry fee. Decisions made by
the Exhibition Committee will be final.
6. The MOBILE SPCA reserves the right to disqualify any photograph that the Exhibition Committee feels may have endangered the animal in its staging.
7. Prizes will be awarded after June 15, 2007. Winners will be notified by mail and will appear in the September issue of the
Mobile Bay Monthly.
8. The top 10 photographs will be selected by a panel of judges.
The ten finalists will be published in the May issue of Mobile
Bay Monthly. The public is invited to vote for their favorite photograph for $1.00 per vote. There is no limit to the number of
times a person can vote. Votes must be postmarked by June
15, 2007.
9. The Mobile SPCA reserves the right to use any photograph
entered in the contest for publicity purposes.
Memorials
Memorial for Peaches & Abby
You will always be in my heart.
I love you always & forever
MaMa
u
In memory of
Levi Hall
Jan Everett, Nattalie Kinzer
Pat Law, Shelia Wilkinson
(Four of the Fearsome Fivesome)
u
In memory of
Our buddy
Rascal Greiss
Sam and Maggie Metzger
u
In memory of
Carol Fountain’s cat
Gidget
Jahala Woods
u
In memory of
Vikki and Bill Finch’s dog
Bud
Bertice, Ray and McLeod Turner
u
In memory of
Michele Gates’ dog
Max
Who died 9-14-06
Windsor Place Ladies
u
In memory of
Richard Anthony Pristera
Bud and Connie McLean
u
In honor of
Our grandmother
Anne Yeend
Rachel and Hillary Tapley
u
In memory of
Dr. and Lisa Fondren’s dog
Booger
And congratulations on the
Arrival of four new puppies
Tracy D. Holcombe
u
In memory of
Kelli Patrick and Mandy Davis’
Black Dog
John W. Mincy
u
In memory of
Rick Rebert
W. Lynn Dossett
In memory of
In memory of
In honor of
Barbara Grubb’s beloved dog
Susan Weller’s beloved dog
Breck Pappas’
Melissa
17th birthday
Foxy
Alton Lott and Dee Hyland
Raymond and Suzanne Pappas
Grace Dixon
u
u
u
In memory of
In honor of
In honor of
Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Harris
Dr. Albert S. Gaston
the much-loved pet of
John and Joan Duffy
Anne and Bill Yeend
Betsy and Dick Otts and
u
u
All of their family
In memory of
In memory of
Ingrid, Jones, Heather and Randy
Clementine and Maggie
Molly
u
lovingly cared for companions of
Anne and Bill Yeend
In memory of
Larry and Evelina McGee
u
Butch
Dianne, Andrew, Brenna
In memory of
John E. Nichols
and Colin McGee
Anne and Billy Yeend’s
u
u
precious dog
In memory of
In memory of
Molly
Sara Lilley’s beloved cat
Brandy
Art and Karen Green
Andy
beloved Golden Retriever of
u
Grace Dixon
Matthew and Michelle Henesy
In memory of
u
Tom, Andrea and Wenkuan Rich
Molly
In memory of
u
Janine Woods
Frederick C. Woods
In memory of
u
Celia Mann Baehr
my girl
In memory of
u
Blossom
Grace Miller Davis
In memory of
she will never be forgotten
Robert and Pat Meaher
Rachel Guyton’s wonderful cat
Suzanne Sealy
u
Siam
u
In honor of
Debra and Pat Guyton
In memory of
Bea James
u
Kelsey
Happy Birthday and
In memory of
The Kellett family’s very special
Merry Christmas
Robert Pipes
dog and great companion
Janie Wray
Patricia A. Mitchell
Mary C. Trainor
u
u
u
In
honor
of
In memory of
In memory of
Peggy Reynolds
our sweet kitty
Joey Latunski’s
Merry Christmas
Moonbeam
Chi Chi
Janie Wray
Bob and Carolyn Fillingham
Linda and Bill Pahlman
u
u
u
In honor of
In memory of
In memory of
my
mother
Janine Woods’ beloved
Janine’s beloved dog and best
Bonnie
Howard
Buddy
Buddy
Susie
Pape
He will be missed
Art and Karen Green
u
Krisha Howell
u
In memory of
u
In memory of
Buddy
In memory of
Buddy
Our
sweet
friend
and companion
Fred Woods
Jeannie Cooley
of
Janine
Woods
Gregory and Natalya Peterson
Lea Kuebler
Ray, Susie, Alex, Breck, Jane
u
u
Barlett and Jack Pappas
In memory of
In memory of
u
Buddy
Jo Jo
In memory of
Janine’s faithful friend and the
Loving cat of Carolyn Beard
Mr. Woods
Sweetest dog ever
Missed by all of her family
Jahala, Barkley and Ernie
Donna Turner
Bob and Helen Linzey
In honor of
Angela Barrett
Bountiful Bowmaker
Janine Woods
u
In memory of
Charles Jones
Ruth and Lewis Patterson
u
In honor of
Bill Woolley
who found and cared for Mutley
John G. Cherry, Jr.
u
In memory of
Molly
Devoted companion to
Anne and Billy Yeend
Bob and Fontaine
u
In memory of
Buddy
devoted to Janine Woods
a great lady who cares
Bob and Fontaine Ward
u
In memory of
Ed and Poppy Fields’ dog
Curly
Martha O’Hara
u
In honor of
John F. Reynolds
Peggy Reynolds
Merry Christmas
In honor of
Stephanie & Garrett
Williamson
Norman and Ruth Berger
u
Merry Christmas
In honor of
Anneke Deuschle
Cathy and Jeff Deuschle
u
In memory of
my 17-year-old cat
Yeager
my companion and buddy
he will be missed
Rusty Knapp
u
In memory of
Parley
Lewis and Nan Wilder
u
In honor of
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Bush
Marilyn K. Reece
u
In memory of
Poppy Field’s dog
Curly
Edward E. Fields
u
In memory of
Susan Martin
John Binkley and Joyce Langley
“Puppy Mill continued from page 1
Don't be misled by the owner's claim that the dogs inside were
not bred in puppy mills. A pet store owner or employee should be
happy to show you the breed registry papers and health certificates
which will list the breeder's name and address. If this documentation is not forthcoming, you have indeed found puppies raised in a
puppy mill.
The puppies are the lucky ones. Their mothers unfortunately
will never have the life they hope to have. That's why where they
came from is kept secret...because if a pet lover knew the life their
new purchased puppy's mother lived to bring him here they'd never
be a part of it.
Puppy mills should not be confused with legitimate, responsible breeders. A fancier who follows a breeding plan, produces a
limited number of litters per year and raises the puppies (and parents) with plenty of human contact, loving care and socialization
skills is not remotely in the category of a puppy mill. In fact such
reputable breeders are as vocal as shelter workers and volunteers
in their discouragement of pet stores that obtain their puppies from
puppy mills because they know the difference between responsible
care and motivation only by profit rather than commitment.
Pet stores such as PetSmart, B & B PetStop, Pet Supplies Plus
In memory of
Scooter Morris
Beloved cat of Cindy Morris
Jan and Roger Bailey
u
In memory of
Susan Martin
Jerry Alan and Gloria Bush
u
In honor of
Louise Greer
Dr. and Mrs. A. Les Greer
u
In memory of
Katie Welch
William B. Welch, Jr.
u
In memory of
Bob and Brenda Howard’s
beloved dog
Heidi
Grace Dixon
u
In memory of
Janine Woods’
Buddy
Laura Adams
u
In memory of
Billy and Anne Yeend’s
Molly
Laura Adams
In memory of
Belle Starr
James and Janice Spangler
u
In memory of
Frederick Woods
Benita Hatfield McNider
u
In memory of
Butch
John E. Nichols, Sr.
u
In memory of
Barbara Wood’s
Tasha
Janie Wray
u
In honor of
Lynda Crane
J. A. Cantey
u
In memory of
Bonzi
Nan and Joe Costello
u
For my
sweet Buddy
(1990-2006).
Thanks for
sharing your
short life
with me.
and many other local shops refuse to sell dogs and cats because
of the simple fact that hundreds of thousands of these animals are
euthanized every single year because there are not enough homes
to care for them. These stores are content to make their living from
supplies, grooming and veterinary care for well-loved pets without
inflating their profits by purchasing dogs from puppy mills. These
are the pet stores who deserve our business.
Every single person can make a difference. It's not enough to
simply refuse to purchase a pet store dog. You can do even more
by refusing to shop there and by urging your friends and family to
do the same. You can encourage state and federal officials to stop
the mass production and exportation of traumatized dogs by
passing new laws and demanding that existing laws be enforced.
Write letters to the editor about puppy mills and pet stores that use
them and educate others about how these businesses contribute
to pet overpopulation. And contact our member of the U. S. House
of Representatives and both U. S. Senators, asking them to urge
the USDA to strictly enforce the Animal Welfare Act and to support
efforts to increase funding for USDA/Animal Care.
Mother dogs who live their whole lives in a cage at a puppy mill
have no voice to speak for themselves. They have to count on us.
“Auction” continued from page 1
Catering. Two big tables spanning two dining areas were covered
with a delicious array of heavy hors d'oeuvres while a bar nearby
offered up wine, beer and soft drinks.
While perusing the wide array of donated auction items, guests
were entertained by live music provided by Tom Thomas and
Friends.
Throughout Stewartfield was a selection of great items suitable
for gifts or individual purchase. From fine silver, jewelry and porcelain collectables, gift certificates and original artwork to vacation
get-aways at the Gulf Shores Surf & Racket Club . . . we had it all.
Bidding was open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to allow plenty of
time for guests to select and watch the bidding process on their
items.
Our Silent Auction is a yearly event and a wonderful way to help
raise funds for ever-present expenses while enjoying time with
friends, volunteers and supporters. Though donations are actively
solicited prior to each auction, please keep the Mobile SPCA in
mind throughout the year if you come across items that would help
the cause at our next function.
Above right: Karen Green, Sonny Geron and Art Green
enjoy the bidding, food and company at the 2006 Silent
Auction. Right: Tom Thomas and friends donated their time
to entertain our guests. (Left to right) Tom Thomas, Karl
Betts, Steve Varnes and John Kline.
Mobile SPCA Adoption Clinic Schedule
Sat., Feb. 3
Sat., Feb.17
Sat., Mar. 3
Sat., Mar.17
Sat., April 14
Sat., April 21
May 5 & 6
Sat., May 19
Sat., June 9
Sat., June 23
Sat., July 7
Sat., July 21
Sat., Aug. 4
Sat., Aug. 18
Sat.,, Sep. 1
Sept. 15 & 16
Sat., Oct. 6
Sat., Oct. 20
Sat., Nov. 3
Sat., Nov. 17
Sat., Dec. 1
Sat., Dec. 15
Maddie Valentine Adoption*
MSPCA Valentine Adoption
Maddie March Mutt Madness*
MSPCA St. Patrick’s Day
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs *
MSPCA Adoption
Spring National Adoption Weekend*
MSPCA Adoption
Pet Palooza Adoption & Pet Fair*
MSPCA Adoption
MSPCA Adoption
MSPCA Adoption
Dog Days of Summer*
MSPCA Adoption
MSPCA Adoption
Fall National Adoption Weekend*
MSPCA Adoption
Maddie Adopt A Shelter Pet Adoption*
MSPCA Adoption
MSPCA Adoption
MSPCA Adoption
Maddie Santa Parade Adoption*
Mobile SPCA Office
PetSmart
Colonial Mall Bel Air
PetSmart
850 Government St.
PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart
Mitchell Center
PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart
850 Government St.
PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart
Colonial Mall Bel Air
PetSmart
PetSmart
PetSmart
Bienville Square
*Maddie Pet Rescue Project Coalition event
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Bay Area Strings Concert
Beautiful & Successful
Sarah Glover
Sarah is in the 5th grade at UMS-Wright.
She is a sweet girl with a big heart whose
favorite channel on TV is Animal Planet. She
enjoys playing piano, tennis, horse-back riding and playing with her turtle Betsy as well
as our three cats, Bea, Otis and Ernie. This
spring Sarah rescued four, abandoned, fourweek old kittens that we fed replacement milk with bottles until they
were all able to eat solid food. She also found homes for all of the
kittens with the help of her classmates. Sarah is always finding box
turtles, frogs, lizards and other creatures in the yard. She makes
habitats for them, names them, feeds them, observes them for a
short while, then lets them go. You see it is no surprise that Sarah
would give up gifts on her 10th birthday in favor of donations for
the SPCA. She loves animals! Sarah wants to be a marine biologist
when she grows as well as a nature photographer.
by Lori Anbuhl
It was an evening of beautiful music and a great cause that
brought many supporters out for our first ever Holiday Strings
Benefit Concert. The Mobile SPCA presented a special holiday concert performed by the Bay Area Strings Community Orchestra the
evening of December 14 at the St. Joseph’s Chapel on the campus
of Spring Hill College. Under the direction of Scott Wright, the
evening’s music ranged from classical to popular holiday fare. Bay
Area Strings Community Orchestra, is an ensemble of string players of all ages and is part of Mobile Symphony, Inc. Proceeds from
the sales of tickets will benefit the Mobile SPCA’s adoption and
spay/neuter programs.
Photos With Santa
Photos with Santa in December at PetSmart brought a large
number of pet enthusiasts out for pictures with their beloved pets.
We especially thank Roger Bailey, Pat Marquis, Alan Anthony and
Jim Lee for their role as Santa Claus and their patience with the variety of pets they encountered. And, as always, our great volunteers
who were Santa’s helpers. We also appreciate PetSmart for giving
us the opportunity to take part in this always fun event.
Nursing Home Visitation Schedule
Feb. 11
Mar. 11
Apr. 15
May 20
June 10
July 8
Aug.12
Sept.9
Oct. 14
Nov.11
Dec. 9
Beverly Healthcare (Fairhope) • 108 South Church Street
Sea Breeze Health Care Center • 550 Congress Street
Murray House • 1257 Government Street
Stacey Manor • 1045 Novatan Road
Cogburn Health • 1448 Tuscaloosa Street
Cogburn Health • 8002 Grelot Road
Gordon Oaks • 3151 Knollwood Drive
Hearthstone At Heritage Woods • 3440 Hillcrest Road
Lynwood Nursing Home • 4164 Halls Mill Road
Knollwood Pointe • 5601 Girby Road
Grand Bay Convalescent Home • 13750 Hwy 90 West
Atria Regency Visitations - Wednesdays 5:30 Pm
4720 Morrison Drive
February 28 • March 28 • April 25 • July 25
August 29 • September 26 • October 24
Travis Parnell
Travis Parnell of Satsuma and Mobile SPCA volunteer Ramona
Cavazos hold Travis' new puppy, Season's Greetings. Travis and his
mother, Cheryl Parnell, adopted the new puppy at the Mobile
SPCA's Perfect Pooches pet adoption January 6 at PetSmart.
Travis made straight A's on his last report card and received $20
for his hard work. Here he donates the $20 to the Mobile SPCA.
The Mobile SPCA, a no-kill
adoption guarantee humane
society, is a Maddie’s Pet
Rescue Project Partner.
Pet Palooza
PET FAIR &
SUPER ADOPTION
Saturday, June 9 • 10 am until 3 pm
Mitchell Center on USA Campus
New location! Lots more room!
Would you like to be a vendor? Please call
the Maddie Project office at 432-4159, email
[email protected] or go to
maddie-alabama.org for more information.
Mobile SPCA • 620 Zeigler Circle West • Mobile, AL 36608 • (251) 633-3531 • Fax (251) 633-3549 • [email protected]
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Family - $20.00
Individual - $15.00
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