HUMANE HUMANE - Halifax Humane Society

HALIFAX
HUMANE
SOCIETY
Est. 1937
Sprinting Toward a New Era of Animal Welfare
REDINGER CLINIC NOMINATED
FOR CLASSY AWARD
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HHS WELCOMES THE HSUS
ANIMAL CARE EXPO
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HHS BUILDS AN
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
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DOG & CAT
BEHAVIOR TIPS
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SPRING/SUMMER 2014
EMAIL: [email protected]
Letter from the
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
It is said that the purpose of a three or five year plan is to set goals and define a moment
from which to look back. Having reached a three-year term with Halifax Humane Society,
I willingly embarked on that retrospective quest myself by picking apart the successes and
challenges that this organization has endured during a challenging economy. I must say
that there are not many accolades in animal welfare; after all, we do this work out of an
unadulterated passion to serve those who can’t help themselves. Still, spending a few days
reflecting on what this staff, our board, and this community have achieved; I couldn’t imagine
a better feeling. That’s the best accolade I could ask for.
In three short years, our programs have multiplied and improved vastly. To be exact, the
number of programs jumped from 16 to 38, the lives touched went from 15,000 to over
25,000. The award recognition followed, and shortly thereafter interests from all over the
world. Individuals and organizations wanted to know how this seemingly small organization
from Daytona Beach was being mentioned alongside national non-profits amidst an injured
economy. Those interests resulted in our hosting of the largest animal welfare convention in
the world in our own Daytona Beach, leading international education programs (both onsite
and abroad), inspiring legislation, and building a mobile adoption and transfer vehicle that
is being used as a national model. I’ll let you discover on your own the many other exciting
new programs at HHS in the ensuing several pages.
So of course the natural question is, “What’s next?” Well, throughout the incredible growth
and achievements, the aging facility we have all visited on I-95 and LPGA Blvd remains
the same; no longer reflecting the vision of our magnificent organization and hampering
the continued progress of our mission. The first of many future developments to kick off
a reimagination of what a truly humane society should be is a community dog park. It is
my firm belief, and that of this board, that this organization cannot sustain its future by
acquiring a fan base from adoption and intake alone. We should be a reason for animal
lovers around our entire service area and beyond to gather and rejoice. We should be a reason
to celebrate our pets’ stories, to plan a visit during travel, and to view the many other exciting
programs HHS has to offer. Our love for animals should be infectious, and the opportunity
to be contagious should be realized. The Volusia County Commission and the ECHO
Committee have partially funded the project, ensuring that our limited assets continue to
go where they belong, directly to our pets. However, we want to open up the opportunity
to welcome partners who want to invest in the future of our humanity; individuals who
believe that our area should be known for our
undying love for animals and that Halifax
Humane Society can inspire good far beyond
the reach of our own shelter walls.
Thank you for all you do for our animals,
Miguel Abi-hassan
Chief Executive Officer
Halifax Humane Society
If you would like to schedule a visit to further discuss
the future plans of Halifax Humane Society, please
contact Michelle Hebb at (386) 274-4703 ext. 318.
In memory of our beloved friend Andé, who brightened the day
of everyone he encountered as Miguel’s loyal companion and
ambassador of Halifax Humane Society.
Halifax Humane Society
Programs & Services
Adoption Center
Redinger Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program
Meet Your Match
SAFER Assessment Program
Off-Site Adoption Program
Prison Pups & Pals/Paws of Freedom
Admission & Receiving Department
All Animal Intake Center Including
Domestic Animals, Wildlife, and Exotics
Lost Pet Database
Animal Behavior Counseling
Dog Obedience Group Classes
Special Needs Pet Foster Program
Shelter Transfer Program
Disaster Response
Contract Services for Municipalities
Leadership & Career Development
Planned Giving Programs (Gift of Estates, Stocks,
Insurance, Property,
Animal Care/Protection Information and Call Center
Cruelty Investigation Resources, Training and Transfers
Multi-Level Community Humane Education & School Visits
Shelter Tours
Public Appearances
Legislative Advocacy
Emergency Medical Fund
Volunteer Program 2.0
High-End Pet Retail Store & Gently Used Pet Supply Shop
Pet Microchipping
Off-Site Thrift Store
Pet Health Insurance
Shelter for Aggressive/Quarantined/Investigation
Case Animals
Wildlife Triage & Rehabilitator Transfer
Memorial and Honorariums
Membership
Sponsor Opportunities (Events, Bricks, Kennels,
Naming Opportunities)
Special Events, Yappy Hours, Community Outreach Events,
& Third Party Events
Pet Assisted Therapy
Pet Cremation Services
Grief Counseling
Table of Contents
2 Letter from the Chief Executive Officer
HALIFAX HUMANE SOCIETY
4 Redinger Clinic Nominated for CLASSY Award
6 HHS Welcomes HSUS Animal Care Expo to Daytona Beach
8 Building an International Presence
2364 LPGA Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone: 386-274-4703 Fax: 386-267-0651
www.halifaxhumanesociety.org
Protecting Animals in the
Greater Daytona Beach Area Since 1937
9 Milo the TN Biker Dog Takes a Ruff Ride
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
10 2013-14 Events in Review
11 Water Safety for Pets
11 Subaru of Daytona Shares the Love with HHS Animals
Melvin D. Stack, ESQ, President
Margaret Ferguson, Vice-President
Michael R. Leonard, Treasurer
Deirdre Macbeth, ESQ, Secretary
12 HHS Sprints Toward a New Era of Animal Welfare
MEMBERS AT LARGE
13 Kick Back at the Island Party on August 15
Matt Banker
Patricia Culler
Robbie Kennerson
Janice Scott
Vonda Sullivan
14 2015 HHS Best Friends Calendar Contest
15 HHS Success Stories from Our Facebook Friends
16 Volunteers Above & Beyond
17 My Cat’s Ruining My Furniture
17 Barking & Barking & Barking...
18 Memorials & Honorariums
23 HHS Gem Club
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Miguel Abi-hassan, Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Pari, Chief Operations Officer
Susan Herrin, Administrative Services Director
Amanda Williams, Animal Care Director
Tyler Stover, Community Outreach Director
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The Halifax Humane Society exists to protect animals from cruel, neglectful and exploitative treatment. It is the belief of the Society that
all living creatures possess an intrinsic value, which is manifested in its creation. Further, the Society believes that mankind must become a
responsible steward of animals which he has domesticated and brought under his control.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Redinger Clinic
Nominated for
CLASSY Award
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or the second consecutive year,
Halifax Humane Society achieved
the incredible honor of being
named a National Top 5 Nominee for
the 5th Annual CLASSY Awards. The
CLASSY Awards are the highest form of
recognition for charities and nonprofit
groups. The award ceremony is held
annually in San Diego. The weekend
recognizes social achievement and
encourages the brightest minds in the
social sector to engage in conversation
around social problems and solutions.
HHS was the National Winner for
Animal Advocacy at the 4th Annual
CLASSY Awards for the widespread
changes the organization made
to improve the outlook for our
community’s animals. This year,
the HHS spay/neuter program was
nominated, highlighted by the work of
the Redinger Spay/Neuter Clinic. HHS
was nominated alongside impressive
organizations that included World Vets,
PETA, Best Friends Animal Society, and
Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Opened in April 2012, the Redinger
Clinic has already made an incredible
impact in our community. For the
first time in several decades, HHS is
seeing a decline in animal intake into its
shelter due to the widespread efforts to
promote spay/neuter and trap-neuterrelease (TNR) programs. HHS is using
the success of the program to serve as a
model for other communities that are
combating pet overpopulation.
Between the Redinger Clinic and
the HHS shelter, the organization is
projected to perform nearly 12,000
surgeries in 2014. These surgeries
project to decrease animal intake at local
shelters and rescues by nearly 4,200
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(L to R) HHS Community Outreach Director Tyler
Stover, CEO Miguel Abi-hassan, and volunteer
Anthony Perez pose on the red carpet at the 5th
Annual CLASSY Awards ceremony.
cats and 3,600 dogs. With Halifax Humane
Society currently receiving over 13,000 animals
each year, controlling the pet population is more
important than ever. The Redinger Clinic is a
key component to taking on this challenge.
The Redinger Clinic uses new technology to
target regions and populations most in need of
help controlling
Since the opening of the Redinger Clinic
in April 2012, HHS has performed over
22,000 spay/neuter surgeries for both shelter
animals and those owned by our friends in the
community. Spaying and neutering pets has
proven to be the most effective and humane
method of controlling the pet population.
To learn more, visit www.redingerclinic.org, or
to set an appointment to have your pet spayed
or neutered at a great rate, please call
(386) 310-4935.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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(COURTESY OF THE DAYTONA BEACH-NEWS JOURNAL)
HHS WELCOMES HSUS ANIMAL CARE
EXPO TO DAYTONA BEACH
This May, the Humane Society of the United States
(HSUS) Animal Care Expo was held right here in
Daytona Beach for the first time. The event took place at
the Ocean Center, with Halifax Humane Society staff and
volunteers chipping in to help host the conference. This
year’s expo was highlighted by an opening night welcome
session with HSUS President Wayne Pacelle and guest
Jackson Galaxy, host of Animal Planet’s “My Cat From
Hell.”
Known by many as “the cat whisperer,” Jackson Galaxy
is a feline behaviorist with over fifteen years of experience.
On his show, he works with families to help them reign
in their out-of-control cat’s behavior. He also works
alongside many animal shelters and rescue organizations.
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JACKSON GALAXY SPEAKS TO EXPO ATTENDEES. (COURTESY
OF THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL)
At the conference, Jackson was able to share ideas with
shelter leaders to improve enrichment programs and
ultimately save more lives.
Expo attendees took advantage of daylong certificate
courses on the opening day. The rest of the week featured
a series of learning workshops covering a wide variety of
topics pertaining to animal welfare. Guests also enjoyed
plenty of networking opportunities with other animal
welfare experts from around the globe, and were able to
check out some of the latest technology and retail items at
the event’s exhibit hall.
One of the HHS dogs was also able to take advantage
of the great networking opportunities offered at the expo.
Wally, a ten-year-old Chihuahua mix, traveled north with
the staff of AHeinz 57 Rescue in DeSoto, Iowa following
the conference. Shortly after his arrival, Wally was
adopted into a new forever home. Wally arrived at HHS
in the fall of 2013 and had been fostered by an HHS
staff member while he waited for the right opportunity.
In this case, the global networking offered at the expo
created the perfect solution for Wally!
WALLY FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME SHORTLY AFTER
TRAVELING TO IOWA FOLLOWING THE EXPO.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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BUILDING AN
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
At Halifax Humane Society, a common discussion is
the concept of helping all animals, both inside and
outside the walls of our shelter. In the past year, the
organization has taken major steps toward doing just
that.
In 2013, HHS CEO Miguel Abi-hassan joined
Humane Society International and the Centers for
Disease Control as part of a relief team sent to Haiti.
The group traveled to Port-Au-Prince to work with
the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture in assisting with
rabies control in the street dog population. Haiti is
plagued with the highest incidence of human rabies of
any country in the Americas, a situation that worsened
with the 2010 earthquake.
Prior to the relief efforts, less than humane treatments
were being used to combat the disease. Miguel helped educate on the humane handling of potentially rabid animals and field
tranquilization. Over the two-day consult, Miguel taught local officers how to use equipment including blowguns, control
poles, and muzzles in a humane manner. The CDC also set up rabies surveillance procedures to monitor any reoccurrence of
the disease.
The relief team contributed donated medical and safety equipment to local officers that will be used to control rabies and
promote safe, humane handling of animals.
Earlier in 2014, Halifax Humane Society again teamed up with Humane Society International. This time, the organizations
worked together to transport two dogs, Princess and Stella, from Iran to Daytona Beach.
Many areas of Iran are overwhelmed with large numbers of stray dogs, and animal shelters are scarce. Because dogs are considered
unclean under Islamic law, they face difficult odds of finding a happy ending and are in constant danger.
In recent years, programs have been created to facilitate the transfer of these dogs to the United States, where they can be adopted
through American shelters and rescues. In this case, Princess and Stella traveled via airplane to the U.S. with a handler, who
stayed with them initially to help with the adjustment and keep their meals consistent.
Princess and Stella’s story became very popular upon their arrival at Halifax Humane Society. The increased exposure they
received at HHS allowed both to quickly find their happy forever homes. While HHS continues to prioritize its own animals,
these international ventures have motivated staff and elicited worldwide attention to the great efforts being made in the area to
improve animal welfare.
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Milo the Tennessee Biker Dog
TAKES A RUFF RIDE
Story Provided by Joe Burris
Milo showed up at my home one hot summer day. He was
hungry, hot, scruffy, and had several scars on his back. I
assumed that he had been hit by a car, thrown from a moving
vehicle, or even shot at. He was only about 10 months old.
My next-door neighbor told me NOT to feed him because he
would never leave. Ha-ha! I headed straight to the grocery
store!
I learned later that Milo had
been living in a cornfield for
a few months and was eating
the farmer’s cat’s food. He
had chewed up a $50 water
hose as well and that is
probably what got him shot
at. The farmer said he knew
that Milo was a very smart
dog, because he learned his
schedule and knew exactly
when to come out of the
cornfield to eat the cat food.
He was also clever enough to
know that he could get cold
water out of the water hose
when it was over 100 degrees.
I took Milo to our local
humane society and they
checked him over, gave him
his shots, checked him for
any disease, and neutered
him. Then, he was ready for
his first visit to the Paw Spa,
which he visits every four
weeks and absolutely loves.
One day, after Milo had been at the house for about three
weeks, I was leaving on one of my Harleys and he wanted
to go with me. I could not believe it! I stopped but did
not bother to turn the loud engine off. I placed him on the
passenger seat and rode him around the neighborhood. He
rode like a pro! I had to find a way to give him more stability,
so I rigged a Coca Cola crate on the bike with a foam pad in
it. He rode for two years in the Coke crate that had five-inch
walls. When we were in Florida at a bike rally, we spent some
rainy days building a new seat made specifically for Milo. It
is equipped with a harness for his protection and my peace of
mind. He has ridden with me for two years now, traveling
as far as 400 miles in one day. When it rains, Milo is smart
enough to wipe his “Doggles” on my back to clean them and
then he sticks his head right back in the wind.
Milo loves to ride and is a
pro! He leans in the turns
and never complains about
where we go or what time we
go home. He is the perfect
riding partner. He now has
his own Harley that never
leaves the garage unless he is
aboard it. We ride to work
together every possible day.
At work, Milo is the tailwagging greeter! He works
with me at Value Cargo Vans
every day spreading love and
cheer.
This year, Milo and I took
our first Ruff Ride to support
Halifax Humane Society
animals during Daytona Bike
Week. What a fun event!
Milo and I loved the ride
and we met many wonderful
people. It was one of the best
events during this year’s Bike
Week.
Milo is a great companion and co-worker with lots of love
to share. I am sure that Halifax Humane Society has plenty
of smart, lovable pets that need to adopt someone just as
Milo adopted me! Milo and I look forward to riding in
the Biketoberfest Ruff Ride and continuing to support our
friends at HHS in the future. Keep your nose and knees in
the breeze!
EMAIL: [email protected]
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2013-2014 EVENTS IN REVIEW
9th Annual World Series of Chili
300 hungry animal supporters flocked to Jackie Robinson Ballpark in
November for the 9th Annual World Series of Chili. Teams from all over
Central Florida competed for the grand prize, which was taken home this year
by Heli-Hogs Hillbilly Chili. The Heli-Hogs were kind enough to donate
their $500 prize back to Halifax Humane Society, contributing to over $5,000
raised for animals at the event.
4th Annual Fur Ball Gala
Nearly 700 animal lovers satisfied their sweet tooth at the 4th Annual Fur
Ball, which was once again “A Chocolate Affair”. The event was highlighted
by live entertainment from Erin Kidd, the Crescendudes, and Shaina Harper.
Along with dinner, guests were able to bid on over 200 silent auction items,
and take part in a riveting live auction. The night concluded with the famous
Chocolate Lounge, featuring delightful treats from many local chocolatiers.
Proceeds from this event eclipsed $100,000, making it the most successful Fur
Ball to date!
Bike Week Ruff Ride
HHS continued its recent tradition as a prime destination for Bike Week and
Biketoberfest visitors by once again hosting Ruff Rides during each event.
This year, the Ruff Ride became a Poker Run for the first time. Riders visited
destinations including The Hideout, Roadside Tavern, and BFFAR on their
way to the final destination, The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon. Over 200
riders took part in March Ruff Ride to raise funds for HHS animals.
4th Annual Mutt Strutt 5k
An early morning thunderstorm wasn’t enough to keep an estimated 1,500
participants away from this year’s Mutt Strutt 5k! Hundreds of canine
companions joined their owners on the World’s Most Famous Beach for
a walk, jog, or dash on what became a beautiful Daytona Beach morning.
Special guest Kaylee from 103.3 The Vibe kept the energy high with great
tunes on the Bandshell before and after the race. Participants raised over
$20,000 for our four-legged friends.
For upcoming HHS event dates, please visit
www.halifaxhumanesociety.org/events.cfm.
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WATER SAFETY FOR PETS
to come for a swim if their owner is already in the water.
You can also use toys or treats as an incentive for your
dog.
Some dogs are built better for swimming than others.
Thicker dogs with short legs, like Bulldogs, often have
a difficult time staying afloat. It is a good idea for these
dogs to wear a life preserver when swimming. When
allowing your pet in a large body of water, such as a lake,
even stronger swimmers should wear a life preserver.
Summer is on the way, and many of us have opened our swimming pools and are
making plans for beach and lake outings. We all love to bring our pets along on
these outings (when permitted), so this is a good time to refresh our memories
on a few safety tips.
While most dogs will “dog paddle” instinctively, this does not always mean that
they are natural swimmers. Along those lines, even though some breeds of dogs
are known for swimming ability, this still does not mean that your individual
dog enjoys the water. However, dogs generally can be taught to go in the water,
and many learn to enjoy it.
When starting out, do not force your dog to swim by simply throwing him in
the pool. This can be a very traumatic experience for a dog. Some dogs do not
know how to swim correctly, and will only paddle with their front legs. Their
back end will begin to sink, and they can even drown.
Dogs are more receptive to swimming when they enter the water on their own.
Some will enter the water without any prompting, while others are more likely
Dogs often get so excited about swimming that they do
not know how to exit the pool. Help guide your dog to
the pool steps or ramp so they can make a safe exit. Even
if your dog is a good swimmer, keep an eye on them for
signs of fatigue. If your dog begins breathing heavily or
splashing harder while swimming, it is time to remove
them from the pool for a rest.
Cats tend to avoid water at all costs. Cats usually do
possess the ability to swim, but should never be forced
into the water. Their fur quickly becomes waterlogged,
and cats can become cold very quickly in the water. Cats
should only enter the water if they choose to do so on
their own. Even if your cat does enjoy water, he should
still be supervised.
Always rinse off your cat or dog and towel dry them after
they swim in a pool, lake, or ocean. The chemicals in
pool water, or the salt and/or dirt in other bodies of water
can be harmful to their coat and cause skin irritations.
With a few precautions and a little patience, you and
your pet will be able to enjoy a wonderful summer in
the water.
SUBARU OF DAYTONA SHARES THE LOVE WITH HHS ANIMALS
In early 2014, Subaru of Daytona raised $26,500 for Halifax Humane Society animals during this year’s “Share the Love”
campaign. The donation will help the community’s homeless animals and aid many
programs at HHS, including spay/neuter and adoption efforts.
During the Share the Love campaign, Subaru donated $250 for each new Subaru
purchased to one of five selected charities. This year, Subaru of Daytona featured Halifax
Humane Society as its local charity option. Along with the national contribution,
Subaru of Daytona matched this donation, resulting in a total contribution of $500
for each new Subaru purchased.
Subaru of Daytona’s contribution will make an incredible impact toward helping the
community’s animals in need taken in by HHS. HHS relies on the backing of our
friends in the community, and Subaru of Daytona has consistently stepped up as a
top supporter.
the World Series of Chili.
In addition to hosting the Share the Love campaign, Subaru of Daytona has also been
a primary sponsor of several major HHS events, including the Mutt Strutt 5K and
To inquire about hosting a third-party event to support HHS animals, please contact Michelle Kress at (386) 274-4703 ext. 328.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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HHS Sprints toward a
New Era of Animal Welfare
I
n recent years, Halifax Humane Society has garnered
a great deal of attention for the changes it has made
to improve the lives of animals in the community,
both inside and outside the walls of the shelter. While the
philosophies and programs have made drastic changes over
this time, the Halifax Humane Society property has remained
mostly unchanged. That is about to change as HHS is
planning its first major addition to the property in over a
decade. The plan centers around the development of the firstever, not-for-profit, pet-centric Travel Center and Rest Area.
HHS has been awarded a Volusia ECHO grant in support
of this innovative new endeavor. The Travel Center and Rest
Area, serving residents and visitors alike, will be the first of
its kind in the United States. Guests from both near and far,
two-legged and four-legged, will be able to get out, stretch
their legs, and enjoy the area. Dogs and their owners will take
a walk back in time and enjoy the feel of “Old Florida” while
exploring walking trails. Dogs can let loose and burn off
energy in the small or large off-leash dog parks on site.
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With Daytona Beach’s status as a top tourist destination, the
Travel Center and Rest Area will be designed to encourage
vacationing pet owners to bring their pets along on their visit
to Central Florida, while providing pet travel information
and referral services throughout the state. Pet travel is rapidly
becoming more common, with half of pet owners now
traveling with their pets, equating to 30 million people each
year.
With a prime, visible location on I-95 and near I-4, the
newly developed HHS Travel Center and Rest Area could
double walk-through traffic to the HHS Adoption and Pet
Center and provide a more positive and educational visitor
experience for the community. It will provide additional
revenue opportunities to secure the financial well-being of the
organization, while also building Daytona Beach’s reputation
as a pet-friendly community.
HHS would like to thank the Volusia ECHO committee and
the entire County Council for their support in making this
community dream a reality.
KICK BACK AT THE
Island Party on August 15
Halifax Humane Society is set to “Send off the Summer”
at the 4th Annual Island Party. The Island Party is our
cornerstone summer event, and is not to be missed! Join us
on Friday, August 15th from 7:00PM to 11:00PM at the
beautiful Estate on the Halifax to enjoy fabulous island fare,
cocktails, music, and silent auction/raffle items.
This year’s Island Party will be highlighted by a special
fire performance by Tony Ynot. Ynot has been involved
with dance & fire performance art for over 10 years and is
constantly evolving. He has lit up various cabarets, clubs,
receptions, schools, festivals, art openings, and is a member
of the Miami-based group Illuminations. Ynot is known for
his expressive and exotic style, and is sure to captivate your
senses.
Featured at this year’s event will be a tour of Agatha’s
Cottage, which is celebrating its 100th year. Guests will
also enjoy a signature cocktail ice luge. Tickets for the
Island Party are $50, which includes the island buffet,
cocktails, entertainment, and more. To learn more, visit
HHSIslandParty.com.
Find New Retail Items at HHS
Summer is here and exciting new retail items have arrived at
Halifax Humane Society. You can now purchase Chomper Wet
Dog toys for your dog to enjoy both in and out of the water!
Also newly available is Blackwood super premium cat food. This
high-quality food is made in small batches in the U.S. and filled
with nutritious ingredients to keep your cat healthy and happy.
There are plenty of other toys, collars, leashes, dog foods, and
more available. To explore all of our great retail items, visit the
HHS shelter at 2364 LPGA Boulevard.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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2015 HHS BEST FRIENDS
CALENDAR CONTEST
The Best Friends Calendar contest returns
soon! Once again, you will be able to enter
your favorite photo of your pet to compete for
a spot in the 2015 HHS Best Friends Calendar!
The Best Friends Calendar has been a staple
fundraiser for HHS animals since 1999. Each
year, HHS holds a contest asking pet owners to
send in their favorite photos of their beloved
animals. Hundreds of entries come in, and our
supporters are able to vote for their favorite
pictures!
With an incredible 730 votes, Bow won the
right to be the 2014 Cover Pet! The next ten
pets by votes were featured in the calendar as
monthly winners, along with a pair of Judge’s
Choice winners. In all, nearly 100 pets were
featured in this year’s edition.
Contributions to the HHS Best Friends Calendar
contest help provide our animals with a
brighter future. Proceeds from this fundraising effort help pay for food, grooming, vaccinations, medical care, cleaning supplies, and more
for our animals.
To get a better look at the difference your contribution is making, visit us at Halifax Humane Society. You may even find a new best friend
to star in next year’s calendar!
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HHS Success Stories from our
FACEBOOK FRIENDS
This is Bailey, I adopted her from
you in 2009 when she was six
months old. Bailey turned four
last month and celebrated her
special day with a homemade
puppy cake. She weighs 47 lbs
and has the whitest teeth you
have ever seen! Her favorite toy is
a green ball. We live 10 minutes
outside of Washington, DC where we go for long walks in
the morning and join our local running club in the evenings
for runs. She’s very smart and knows the names of her toys.
Thanks again for all you do and helping these sweet angels
find their forever homes.
I wanted to say thank you
because Marshmallow is quite
possibly the most lovable cat I
have ever encountered! I caught
him sleeping like this… As you
can see he has made himself at
home less than 48 hours after we
adopted him.
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parks and loves his brother
Tyson (Shih Tzu) and his
BFF Chanel (neighbor’s
kittie). He LOVES kids
and female dogs. Most
of all Reese wanted to
say, “ADOPT DON’T
SHOP.” Shelter dogs &
cats are the best and are
forever thankful for the love and homes they get!
We adopted Thor, now
named Jack, back in January.
As you can see he has found
his forever home with my
15-month old son Anthony.
Thank you for all you do
to make friends like this
possible.
Hey HHS! We just
posted an adorable
picture of Peaches, a kitty
we adopted from you
not too long ago. She’s
really enjoying hanging
out with our technicians
in the lab today.
Angel fits right in!
We rescued this blue nose brindle
from HHS about a month ago.
He is doing great and as you can
see has taken over the CAT’S bed,
lol! Our dog Blu.
Just wanted to give you an update on Reese, adopted 2-1/2
years ago from HHS. He continues to do great. He is super
amazing, super active, loves the pool, playing fetch, hiking,
We just adopted Layla
from you and she is
already fitting in nicely
with our family. She
loves our other dog
Samson our yellow
lab who we rescued
about 4 1/2 years ago
from Halifax Humane
Society also. They are
the best doggies ever!!
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Volunteers Above & Beyond
Every individual who becomes a volunteer with the
Halifax Humane Society begins the same way – at
the HHS 101 Orientation Class. After completing
this class, PET 111 Dog Walking and PET 112 Cat
Socialization the work can begin.
In most instances, volunteers continue with their
training classes inside and outside the shelter.
Humane Society classes include customer service, off
site events, photography, administrative work and
more.
For some volunteers, the interest in animal welfare
becomes a path to a new vocation. Special training
like dog grooming and advanced training with the
humane society behaviorist are important aspects of
volunteering.
Proper grooming and training result in animals
that look good, feel good, and find new homes. There have also been those that even become Halifax Humane Society
employees. In the past year, our volunteers went above and beyond to provide over 10,000 hours of service to help our
animals in need.
To learn more about volunteering at HHS, please call (386)274-4703 ext. 319.
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Barking & Barking
& Barking
My Cat’s Ruining
My Furniture
Sound familiar? It is completely normal and necessary for cats to
scratch and climb. Cats will behave this way whether we provide
a proper outlet or not. If your cat has chosen your favorite
armchair as his scratching post, follow these easy tips to help
your cat learn the rules.
Purchase or make several scratching posts and place them in your
cat’s favorite hangout areas. Be sure to place one by your cat’s
bed, since cats will generally stretch and scratch immediately
after waking up.
Giving the cat a lot of choices helps him to choose the post
rather than your chair. Rub a small amount of catnip on the
post to attract your cat. Another way to encourage the cat to use
the scratching post would be to hang little toys at a height where
the cat would scratch to get to them. Be sure to keep treats
available to reward your cat for the right behavior.
Cats love to climb. Choose some posts that have a perch on top,
giving the cat an opportunity to climb to the top of the room.
Place some toys or cat treats on the perch to attract and reward
your cat. You may also consider a window hammock or some
sturdy shelves for your cat to explore.
A constantly barking pup is a problem many dog owners
face. Doorbells or knocking tend to be the most common
triggers for barking in the home. Our reaction to the
doorbell is to drop everything, quickly get up, and walk to
the door. We may not realize it, but this actually trains our
dog to have the same reaction! On the way to the door, we
may have also added communication with our dog, “Quiet,
sit, no, quiet, bad,” (fill in your own words).
When a dog barks, he is alerting the family that there may
be trouble. Since this is the dog’s job, we will need to
redirect his behavior. Some of our behavior will need to
change as well. There are some simple steps to redirect the
barking.
The dog is barking at the front door or running around
barking. The first thing you will need to do is get the dogs
attention. A loud clap works well, or you could blow a
whistle or shake pennies in an empty soda can. The idea
is to startle (but not scare) the dog to get his attention and
refocus his mind.
When your dog looks at you, immediately say, “Enough,”
and show him a treat. Pat your leg directing the dog to
come to you. As soon as he responds, say, “Good,” and
give him the treat along with plenty of petting and positive
reinforcement. Then, turn away from the door or window
and say, “Let’s go.” Present your dog with something else
to do; give him his favorite bone or toy, or maybe toss a ball
with him.
By following these steps, you have redirected the dog and
given him something more rewarding than barking. If you
are consistent, your dog will become conditioned over time
to hear the knock or ring and run to you.
Your cat may need some adjustment time to stop clawing
the furniture if this has been his habit. To correct your cat,
simply clap your hands loudly, and then redirect your cat to the
scratching post or proper climbing
area. Reward him for scratching
or climbing in the appropriate
area. Should the cat run and hide,
you will know that you overdid it
and you will have to clap a little
softer next time.
By creating appropriate places
for your cat to scratch and climb,
you will eliminate an unwanted
behavior.
HHS now offers Soft Claws to
eliminate unwanted scratching.
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Memorials
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Gifts
Received June 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
In Memory Of – From
Albert John Cisson - Jim and Sharon France; Alice M. Thomas - Brenda B. Thomas; Andrew Eberwein - Beverly Eberwein; Ann Varketta Kyle and Janice Berris; Anna Edelman - Elizabeth Houck; Anna Sadowski - Joan Bass; Annie Maybeck - Molly O’Neill; Arthur “Rudy” Tew
- Elizabeth Burns; Barbara Hoefert - Wellness Family Practice; Barbara Williams - Judith L. Anderson; Barry Dwight Thomas, Sr - Dennis
Toler; Beryl Pomerenke - Ellen Cain; Beryl Pomerenke - James Moore & CO.; Beryl Pomerenke - Leatrice Gooch; Beryl Pomerenke - Martin
& Jacqueline Hurwitz; Beryl Pomerenke - Sally Stevens; Beryl Pomerenke - Scott & Debbie Buckwald; Blanche Young - Sue Freid; Bob
Sweeney - John & Ursula Bock; Bruce Charles Robb - Christina & Mark Robb; Bruce Clark - Elizabeth Landfair; Bruce Clark - Joanne
Landfair; Bruce Clark - Linda Cook; Bruce Clark - Pamela Wedekemper; Bruce Clark - Suncoast Bankers Compliance Assoc.; Bruce Clark Teresa Brown; Bruce Montgomery - Diane Brasells; Bud Asher - Baron H. Asher; Bud Asher - Gail & Buddy La Cour; Bud Asher - Gloria M.
Marseglia; Bud Asher - Judy Ronci; Bud Asher - Marlene Aronoff; Bud Asher - Monica Mirro; Bud Asher - Sheryl Cook; Bud McDowell Laurie Senio; Bud McDowell - Laurie Senio; Carol Rapp - James & Jill Hutchinson; Charles Jerry Smith - Evelyn Holt; Charles Roscoe - Anna
Babcock; Christa Capodanno - Heinrich & Treuhild Herda; Colleen Becks - Janis & Timothy Jobson; Colleen Becks - Jay & Leila Adams;
Colleen Becks - Jerry & Michaelene Finley; Colleen Becks - Kathryn and Michael Hutcheson; Colleen Becks - Patricia Becks; Daisy Martha
Beachell - Joe Britt; Dan “Little Mac” McDermott - Charlie & Hildy Richards; Dan “Little Mac” McDermott - Jane McDermott; Dan “Little
Mac” McDermott - Robert & Patricia Monroe; David Bibb - Susan Prospect; Delores Barg - Virginia Fluke; Dennis “Lucky” Faulk - Geri &
John McMullin; Dennis “Lucky” Faulk - Tyler M Parks; Dennis Aucutt - Barbara and Steve Kempa; Dorine Linton - Ron & Sylvia Vickrey;
Dorothy Skeels - Dennis Schrieber; Dorothy Skeels - Diana Williams; Dorothy Skeels - J Dallepezze; Dorothy Skeels - James Carlson;
Dorothy Skeels - Karl Lemmerman; Dorothy Skeels - Marian Miller Green; Dr. Langford - Carole Crouch; Drucilla Massaro - Beverly
Eberwein; Edna C Gulick - Marilyn J. Sylvester; Elaine Attick - Alice Attick; Eleanor Carney Bush - Deborah Harmon; Eleanor Carney Bush
- Jean Schammel; Elizabeth “Betsy” Labasik - Frances M. Hopper; Eugene Gagliano - Pat & Jeff Vasilinda; Frances Duke Ponder - Barbara
and George Toney; Frank Noce, JR - Bob & Pat Emerson; Fred Gebhardt - David & Kathy Riban; Fred Gebhardt - Nancy Suthard; Fred
Gebhardt - Sharon Marvin; Gatlin Garrick - Julie I. Lambert; George Stewart - Nancy Stewart; Ginette Knight - Dolores & Laverne John;
Ginette Knight - Harry and Felicia Klug; Gisele Blackburn - Mark Sacks; Glenn Vincent - Robert McFarland; Gloria Manitsas - Alma More;
Gloria Manitsas - Barbara Ellen Alger; Gloria Manitsas - Stanley Bourgeois; Gloria Mantaez - Hazel Taylor; Hallie Cloud - Denise Kennedy;
Harvey Crane - Paul Brothers; Helen Adams - Pat Culler; Helena S. Ghinassi - Patty & Jerry Blake; His wife - Robert Green; Ida Mannello
- Deborah Mannello; Isabel Warren - Diane Porter; James Duane Brown - Pat Baldauff; James Edward Brown - Ed & Candy Witters; James
Edward Brown - Meg Nettles; James Edward Brown - Russell & Nancy Vanderbush; James Edward Brown - Youyan Zheng; James Stewart Eric & Victoria Teel; James Stewart - Greg Stewart; James Stewart - Lori Schomer; Janet Laurence - Barbara D. and Thomas G. Jones; Janet
Laurence - Carla Sauers; Janet Laurence - Sue Flassig; Janet Sommers Laurence - Mary Joy & Ronald Rogers; Jeanette Fortier - George &
Beverly Morris; Jeanette Fortier - Mark & Cheryl Carrier; Jess Ferguson - John & Marsha Rooney; Jim Convey - JAD, LLC; Jim Convey James & Susan Woytik; Jim Convey - John & Linda Stulpin; Jim Hopkins - Carol Johnson; Jim Hopkins - Gerald & Judith Meyer; Jim
Hopkins - Janet Proffitt; Jim Hopkins - Joan Kiley & Lynn Caruso; Jim Hopkins - Keith & Pam Kunze; Jim Hopkins - Kendra Cochenour;
Jim Hopkins - Louise Trinche; Jim Hopkins - Merrill & Ingrid Clark; Jo Ann Winslow - Margaret Ferguson and Gerald Granville; Jo Ann
Winslow - Phyllis Genter; Joan (GG) Muller - Cliff & Geraldine Smith; Joanne G. Sprankle - DOR/CSE; Joanne G. Sprankle - Edna Sullivan;
Joanne G. Sprankle - Leslie and Delvia Fowler; Joe McCarthy - Mary Lobello; John Allen - Wendy Goshert; John Bock - Ella & Robert
Kindergan; John Bock - Nina Bollenbacher; John Bock - Russell & Anna Sweeney; John Eggert - David & Kathy Riban; John J. Hafferty Adrienne Hafferty; John Joseph Reilly Jr. - Joan N Head; John T. & Dorothy White - Pat Kilpatrick; John T. & Dorothy White - Ruth
Goldwin; Jon Bross - Kimberly Lange; Joseph Davenport - Ronald Davenport; Joseph LaPorte - Lori Staudt; Joseph Thomas Liehr - John &
Mary Martin; Judith Doland - Michael & Cathy Sigalas; Judith Pegg - Carol & Greg Van Deusen; Judith Pegg - Gregory & Margaret
Federline; Judith Pegg - Lynn O’Neill; Judith Pegg - Mary Lou Matheke; Judy Andrews - Janice Bertram; Julia Browning Dowst - Rice &
Rose; Julius “Bud” Ross - Elaine Coughlin; Julius “Bud” Ross - Phyllis Shute; Julius “Bud” Ross - Toni Ross; Kathryn D. Kiesling - Richard
& Mary Heist; Kay Quarterman Stripling - Cheryl Moreman; Kay Quarterman Stripling - Paula & Travis Starling; Kay Quarterman Stripling
- Richard & Melanie Nagel; Kay Quarterman Stripling - Richard Hardy; Kay Quarterman Stripling - Virginia Fluke; Kevin Libby - Alice and
Alan Koscielniak; Leigh Patricia Betts - Robert & Susan Blanchard; Letitia Failor - Donald E. Byrnes; Letitia Failor - Irma Salzman; Letitia
Failor - Violet M. App; Lidia McCort - Cynthia L. Rzepkowski; Lillian Frances Harry - Thomas & Katie Mazzuckelli; Liza - Susan and David
Moore; Lloyd Clifton - John & Phyllis Paligraf; Lori Gordon - Joey C. / Pamela Gordon Chaskin; Louis Conway - Albert Ingham, JR; Louis
Conway - Annette Disbrow; Louis Conway - Brynn Newton; Louis Conway - Claire Gerard; Louis Conway - Edwin & Angelina Blair; Louis
Conway - Jay & Leila Adams; Louis Conway - Jeannine Savard; Louis Conway - Jim & Donna Murphy; Louis Conway - Mark & Marie
Earnhardt; Louis Conway - Ronald & Sheila Felix; Louis Conway - Stephen Moddle; Louise Murphy - Nancy E. Steng; Lucretia Fehn Mindy Weingarten; Lucretia Fehn - Robert & Lucretia Winters; Luis Leorza - Alan & Lorna Schlossman; Lyn Ballinger - Beverly Eberwein;
Lynda Scapino - Bruce Voges; Lynda Scapino - David & Marlene Sheridan; Lynda Scapino - David & Marlene Sheridan; Lynda Scapino - Lisa
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M. Jemms; Madeline Wallace - Ann Gidden; Madeline Wallace - Eleanor Callon; Madeline Wallace - John Wallace; Madeline Wallace - Joyce
& Eugene Gouldner; Madeline Wallace - Nancy & Donald Hillegas; Margaret Fippo - Robert Durham; Margarete Koop - Bob, Kay, and
Hailey Leuang; Marge Knowlen - Richard Knowlen; Marguerite Runyon - Dr Jane E Schell; Maria McEwen - Sennheiser Electronic
Corporation; Marian Mathews - Sandra Archer; Marian Stewart - Nancy Perkins and Randy Croy; Marie C. Simons - Mark Sacks; Marilyn
Fowler Ketchledge - Jean Ketchledge; Marilyn Fowler Ketchledge - Joan Kogut; Marilyn Fowler Ketchledge - Marilyn Bond; Marilyn Fowler
Ketchledge - Raymond Ketchledge; Marilyn Fowler Ketchledge - South Forty HOA; Marjorie Leonard - Pam Flores; Martha Linge - Mark
Malick; Mary Alice O’Neal - Andrea Mize; Mary Alice O’Neal - Christopher Schmitt; Mary Alice O’Neal - Cindy & Cliff Fisher; Mary Alice
O’Neal - Dale & Patricia Moy; Mary Alice O’Neal - Don Becker; Mary Alice O’Neal - Julia Fanok; Mary Alice O’Neal - Marsha Lahue; Mary
Alice O’Neal - Nilda Cook; Mary Alice O’Neal - Phil & Robyn Preston; Mary Alice O’Neal - Robert Schmadebeck; Mary Alice O’Neal Stephanie Foster; Mary Alice O’Neal - Sue Every; Mary Alice O’Neal - The Vandiver Family; Mary Ann Dalrymple - Charles and Joyce
Sherburne; Mary Cobb - Dorothy Husband; Mary Diuguid - Helen Thompson; Mary McKibbon - Sharon Marvin; Michael Covello Bridgette Kozak; Michael Covello - Central Florida Region Sports Car Club of America; Michael Covello - Colin Ehrhardt; Michael Covello
- Crane Cams; Michael Covello - David & Peggy Bull; Michael Covello - David Feather; Michael Covello - Debra Martin; Michael Covello
- Dolores & Laverne John; Michael Covello - Edwin & Joanne Rademacher; Michael Covello - George Foster; Michael Covello - Janet V &
Gregory R Wieboldt; Michael Covello - Julia Hood; Michael Covello - Kerry & Victoria Babcock; Michael Covello - Leslie Leonardi; Michael
Covello - Linda & Bob Barnes; Michael Covello - Mike & Corrie WIse; Michael Covello - Paul & Joan Zumpfe; Michael Covello - Stephen
& Nancy Kidder; Michael Leadlay - Tish Whiting; Michael Wiesmore - Liliane Yates; Michelle Lewis - Eric Sherman; Mildred Tazelaar - E
Irene Neese; Mothers of Kathy & Larry Neeson - James & Jill Hutchinson; Myrtle Argo - Diana Sanford; Nonny & Poppy - Amanda Gray;
Nonny & Poppy - Amanda Gray; Nora J. Earle - F J Raymond Myers; Norma Wilson - Treasure Isle Mobile Home Park, Inc.; Pat Hans Hawthorne Hills Homeowners; Pat Hans - John G. & Shirley Andrews; Patricia Fisher - Christina Cullum; Patricia Kisbany - Donna Kearns;
Patricia Thompson - Carole A & Benny G Miles; Patricia Thompson - Gladys & Donald Holton; Patricia Thompson - Lindy Kopp; Patricia
Thompson - Maggie Althouse; Patricia Thompson - Marty & Cornelia Boice; Patricia Thompson - Robert and Sally Capo; Patricia Thompson
- Ron & Donna Matthews; Paul Tolstrup - Leslie Taylor; Penelope “Penny” Rose - Donna VanHout; Peter Myers - Michael Myers; Prisca
Weiss - Marian Marrese; Raien Noelle Truex - Dorothy Husband; Randall Stevens - Michele Cordaro; Raymond Benway - Nancy & Alfred
Fox; Raymond Benway - William & Jeanne Cullen; Richard & Mary Heist’s Mother - Nancy Riedel; Richard Albert - Barbara Kruser;
Richard Albert - Dan and Margie Peckham; Richard Albert - James Daniel; Richard Albert - Marlene Anderson; Richard Albert - Mary
Kruser; Richard Albert - Orlando & Sons Repair Center Inc; Richard Albert - Ruth Kelsey; Richard Albert - Shelly Gerstner; Richard Cagan
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- Marjorie Hohloch; Richard Eberts - Geri & John McMullin; Richard Eberts - Gwendolyn Walkley; Richard Eberts - Jim & Barbara Nagle;
Robert (Bob) Astrella - Barbara Carroll; Robert (Bob) Astrella - Harland & Jo Ann Drawdy; Robert (Bob) Astrella - Nancy Kerrigan; Robert
(Bob) Astrella - Otis & Linda Nichols; Robert (Bob) Astrella - Roberta Favis; Roberta Pysz - Sandra Pendlebury; Roger & Maggie - Joe &
Marjie Eubank; Rosalind “Rusty” Sakach - John & Cindy Vongray; Rosalind “Rusty” Sakach - Margaret Farkas; Russ Faber - Alanna &
Carolyn Muldowney; Russ Faber - Blair Realty DBA Pelican Bay Professional Village; Russ Faber - Dennis & Roxanne Manning; Russ Faber
- Doan Management Inc; Russ Faber - Julie & Joe Aillet; Russ Faber - Julie G. Johnson; Russ Faber - Pat Culler; Russ Faber - Staci & Rivers
Baird; Sandy Grindean - William Korff; Sandy Jones - Dennis and Meda Grim; Scott Voges - Bruce Langford; Scott Voges - David & Linda
Harder; Scott Voges - Dirk & Traci Voges; Scott Voges - Dirk & Traci Voges; Scott Voges - Jeffrey & Megan Owczarzak; Scott Voges - Jeffrey
Ward; Scott Voges - Jenny Anderson; Scott Voges - Jenny Berkemeier; Scott Voges - Joan Bartley & Randy McKay; Scott Voges - Karla
Konodasek; Scott Voges - Lauren Sandor; Scott Voges - Lawrence C. Szafasz; Scott Voges - Margaret & Mark Schloer; Scott Voges - Michael
& Tami Voges; Scott Voges - The Zajicek Family; Scott Voges - Tim & Sherrie Voges; Sharon Soulsby - June Brown; Shelly Muratore - John
and Sallie O’Donnell; Shirley Walker - Lucille A. Schmieder; Sister Roberson - Constance Treloar; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Argyle Agency
LLC; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Greg & Wendy Walker; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Kathy Eddie Ford; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt Michael Lewis; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Nancy Wencel; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Patricia & Richard Lambert; Stephen “Bucky”
Buckholt - Rebecca Darby; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Robbie Kennerson; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Robert & Margie Hillman; Stephen
“Bucky” Buckholt - Stefanie Buckholt; Stephen “Bucky” Buckholt - Valerie Egan; Susan Pagano - Henry and Anne Samoyedny; Susan Pagano
- Karen & Michael Peretz; Susan Pagano - Linda Cabalar; Susan Pagano - Michelle Boyle; Susan Pagano - Patricia Coon; Susan Pagano Thomas Rozmerski; Sybil Sacks - Barbara Blair; Sybil Sacks - Harry Wolf; Sybil Sacks - Marianne Warhol; Sybil Sacks - Melinda Coneys;
Thomas - John Kretzer; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Alice Earle; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Barbara Harkness; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Charles & Barbara
Keller; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Halifax Yacht Club; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Michael Blais; Thomas F. Wilhelm - Sylvia & Raymond Viola; Tina
Shelton - Virgina Bass; Tracy & Michael Arnold - Rita DeLong; Vicci DeLong - Jaime Collins; Vicci DeLong - Janice Collins; Violet Halpin
- Kathy Hardy; Walter Hitchcock - Mark and Linda Hahn; Wayne Lewis Wiseman - James Bryan; Wendy Hollingsworth - Betsy Chmielewski;
Wendy Hollingsworth - Seaside Herb Society Treasurer; Whitney Jean Lane - Jean Campbell; William Beehner - John Gray & Jeannette
Fraser; William James Utter - Sally Mose; Yvonne Thompson - Anita Parrish Emery ; Yvonne Thompson - Antoinette Harrison; Yvonne
Thompson - Betty Carroll; Yvonne Thompson - Carl & Pat Frederick; Yvonne Thompson - Carolyn Jones; Yvonne Thompson - Madeline
Shaddix; Yvonne Thompson - Marsha Lahue; Yvonne Thompson - Melayn Dorfler; Yvonne Thompson - Patricia Hook; Yvonne Thompson
- Sharlene & Al Fox; Yvonne Thompson - Wells Fargo Bank;
Honorariums
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Gifts
Received June 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
In Honor Of – From
Alessandro Ceserani - Mariel Dutoit; Angel Epstein - Carita R & Rick Blum; Barry Kite - Aberrant Gallery; Jack Williams; Tina
Wiu - Arbonne; Rafael A. Ramirez, JR; P.T. and Suzanne Fleuchaus; Herb Lubansky - Dwight & Sheryl Selby; Beverly Keiffer Josh Keiffer; Charles Lydecker - Carmen Faulkner; Charles Lydecker - Julie Rand; Charles Lydecker - Michael McKernan; Charles
Lydecker - Norman Lane; Charles Lydecker - Pamela & Frank Carbiener; Charlie Lydecker - Alan S. Florez; Charlie Lydecker
- Alan T. Holt PA; Charlie Lydecker - Alessandra Buenner; Charlie Lydecker - Alexander Doberstein; Charlie Lydecker - Angela
Heaster; Charlie Lydecker - Ann Margaret Emery; Charlie Lydecker - Anthony M. Grippa; Charlie Lydecker - APR; Charlie
Lydecker - Ben Johnson; Charlie Lydecker - Benjamin Barbieri; Charlie Lydecker - Bobbi Barlow; Charlie Lydecker - Bradley
Sargent; Charlie Lydecker - Brian & Martha Wilson; Charlie Lydecker - Brittany A. Higgins; Charlie Lydecker - Broderick Ureel;
Charlie Lydecker - Bryan &Sandi Sissons; Charlie Lydecker - Bud & Susanne Fleuchaus; Charlie Lydecker - Carl & Susan S.
Persis; Charlie Lydecker - Carolyn Keenan; Charlie Lydecker - Casey and Tabitha Oravetz; Charlie Lydecker - Cheryl Youngman;
Charlie Lydecker - Chris & Terry Livingston; Charlie Lydecker - Christopher & Abbie Teague; Charlie Lydecker - Christopher
Dorworth; Charlie Lydecker - Christopher J. Burkett; Charlie Lydecker - Christopher Tolland; Charlie Lydecker - Cici & Hyatt
Brown; Charlie Lydecker - Courtney E. Sullins; Charlie Lydecker - CR & SI Burkett; Charlie Lydecker - Cynthia Dhand;
Charlie Lydecker - Daniel J. Dichiara Jr.; Charlie Lydecker - David & Mardi Sacks; Charlie Lydecker - Debbie Gormley; Charlie
Lydecker - Debra Dee; Charlie Lydecker - Dedes Family; Charlie Lydecker - Denise Nisbett; Charlie Lydecker - Denise Sharkey;
Charlie Lydecker - Douglas Daniels; Charlie Lydecker - Dwight & Sheryl Selby; Charlie Lydecker - Ed & Lisa Schatz; Charlie
Lydecker - Ed Schwarz; Charlie Lydecker - Frank & Mary Ellen Bruno; Charlie Lydecker - Frank W. Lill; Charlie Lydecker - Fred
& Linda Costello; Charlie Lydecker - Garrett Klayer; Charlie Lydecker - George & Patricia Pappas; Charlie Lydecker - Glenn &
Debbie Yarbrough; Charlie Lydecker - Greg Beasley; Charlie Lydecker - Gregory & Kelly Jaap; Charlie Lydecker - Hezi Cohen;
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Charlie Lydecker - Hristo Hristov & Rachael Petersen; Charlie Lydecker - J. Powell & Nancy Brown; Charlie Lydecker - Janice
and James Rose; Charlie Lydecker - Jeffrey & Jan Brock; Charlie Lydecker - Jeffrey & Lori Seidl; Charlie Lydecker - Jessica Sidor
Scott; Charlie Lydecker - Jim & Mary Greenlees; Charlie Lydecker - Joe & Barbara Petrock; Charlie Lydecker - John & Kimberly
Dodd; Charlie Lydecker - John & Romona Meneough; Charlie Lydecker - John & Shana Albright; Charlie Lydecker - John
Banks; Charlie Lydecker - Joseph J. McMahon; Charlie Lydecker - Joshua Wagner; Charlie Lydecker - Julie Freidus; Charlie
Lydecker - Julie Ufheil; Charlie Lydecker - Julie Young; Charlie Lydecker - Justin & Theresa Peterson; Charlie Lydecker - Karen
Merwin; Charlie Lydecker - Katie & Austin Brownlee; Charlie Lydecker - Kenneth R. & Gail Artin; Charlie Lydecker - Kimberly
& Brian Lindahl; Charlie Lydecker - Kyle A. Stites; Charlie Lydecker - Len & Jennifer Marinaccio; Charlie Lydecker - Linda S.
Downs; Charlie Lydecker - Mandy Campbell; Charlie Lydecker - Manoj & Sangeeta Bhoola; Charlie Lydecker - Marc Bernier;
Charlie Lydecker - Margaret & William Smith; Charlie Lydecker - Margaret Rodriguez; Charlie Lydecker - Mark & Paige Cohen;
Charlie Lydecker - Mary Beth & Timothy Fanning; Charlie Lydecker - Matthew Banker; Charlie Lydecker - Melvin & Susan
Stack; Charlie Lydecker - Mica D. Cyrus; Charlie Lydecker - Michael & Heather Scudiero; Charlie Lydecker - Monty & Cheryl
Coxwell; Charlie Lydecker - Nancy Abate Photography; Charlie Lydecker - Naomi Weiss; Charlie Lydecker - P.A. Jowers; Charlie
Lydecker - Pamela Thompson; Charlie Lydecker - Patrick Rice; Charlie Lydecker - Penny and Associates Inc; Charlie Lydecker
- Philip & Pamela Maroney; Charlie Lydecker - Politis & Matovina PA; Charlie Lydecker - Reghan & Rick Taylor; Charlie
Lydecker - Richard C. Fulton; Charlie Lydecker - Sandra Martin; Charlie Lydecker - Sarah & Craig Ballew; Charlie Lydecker
- Scott Bay; Charlie Lydecker - Sidney Levine; Charlie Lydecker - Snell Legal; Charlie Lydecker - Stephen & Carol Farmer;
Charlie Lydecker - Steven & Vicky Ridder; Charlie Lydecker - Teresa A. Rogers; Charlie Lydecker - Tessa & Scot Goettsch;
Charlie Lydecker - The Bike Shop; Charlie Lydecker - Thomas & Colleen Finwall; Charlie Lydecker - Thomas Tinsley; Charlie
Lydecker - Thomas Upchurch; Charlie Lydecker - Tim Tolland; Charlie Lydecker - Tom & Sherry Dargan; Charlie Lydecker Tony & Michelle Troiano; Charlie Lydecker - Victoria & Thomas Rhodes Jr.; Charlie Lydecker - WC & RA Pickett; Charlie
Lydecker - William & Linda Olivari Sr.; Chuck & Shirley Rossell - Leslie Belt; Cody - Linda ONeill; Dr. Sara Dean & Staff - Joan
Krueger & Doug Garno; Dr. Sara Dean & Staff - Joan Krueger & Doug Garno; Evelyn & Richard Solgan - Linda Lazar; Gail
Huber - Dreena Hoffmann; Ginger Hall & Rudie Lindgren - Elinor Healing; Glenn Vincent - Pamala McIntire; Glynne Pascal
& Corrine Butcher - Michelle Balzer; Grant Mateo - Glenn & Debra Zimmet; Grant Mateo - Harris Family Chiropractic, P.C.;
Grant Mateo - Kenneth Barton; Grant Mateo - Kevin Brantley; Grant Mateo - Mark Hamburger; Grant Mateo - Marry Mulero;
Grant Mateo - Victor Silva; Humphrey - Walter L Minix, JR; Jake, Duke & Summer McKernan - Michael McKernan; Joan
Bass - Robert Cundiff; John & Laura Montisano - Kristopher Wells; John Quesal - Joan Bass; Judi Pegg & Aunt Jo - Dennis &
Susan Seuling; Katie Strickland - Debbie Griffith; Keith & Lisa Taylor - Sandra Taylor; Koren Easterday - Karen Worke; Little
Girl & her kittens - Kerry & Toni Ceasario; Luther Beagle - Nancy Thomas; Maggie Taylor - Sonja Taylor; Matthew & Jack
Bollenbacher - Cathy Ingham; Mel Stack - Ross W. or Mary H Fullerton; Mel Stack - Sue Every; Melvin & Susan Stack - Johanna
Cobb; Mr. Carrigan - Connie Fagan; Patrick & Linda Petrillo - Ruth Rice; Paula & Rusty Taylor - Clay Taylor; Rick & Denise
Brown - Karen and Wayne Craig, Sr; Sandra Baratha - David & Bonnie Willey; Sandra Baratha - Michael & Diane Tehan; Seal Connie Fagan; Shannon & JoAnn - Roger and Maritza Patterson; Sheryl Heath - Stacy Heath; Stuart Arp; Stacy Heath - Steven
& Dianne Arp; Susan & Jeffrey Dees - Nancy and Chet Sheltra; The Ingham Family - Cathy Ingham; Thor Holler Vaughn Emily Holler; Tim & Diane Sheehan - Cathy Gear; Tuxedo - Judith Bowers; Tyler - Pat & Jeff Vasilinda; Worf Marzello - Sean
& Lisa Shaver
Pet Memorials
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Gifts
Received June 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
In Memory Of - From
All cats & dogs - Kara Porto; Aspen - Shawn & Kim Ritchey; Barkley - Dorothy Husband; Baylor Carroll - Karen & John Reeves; Bear - Bill &
Linda McMunn; Bella - Robertina Augustin; Bo Jones - Bill and Susan Voges; Bow Clark - Marian Weinstein; Buddha Goco - Ernie Pedersen;
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Buddy Nelson - Ann Marie Lewis; Buffett - Karen & John Reeves; Busta & Topaz Kenzik - Karen & John Reeves; Buster Skow - Celia
Hartnett; Buttercup Easterday - Mark Bugalski; Candygirl Rosa - Elaine Rosa; Charlie - Judy Iverson; Chaser - Doug Smith; Chester Morris
- Carol Beaghan; Cheyenne Jordan - Ann Marie Lewis; Cisco Magley - Elizabeth Burns; Clementine Riddle - Salley Wagner; Cricket Enslin
- Jim, Sherry and Ted E. Utter; Dakota Heath & Dakota Mogan - Heather Mogan; Dewey Davison - Pat Culler; Diesel Desotel - Margaret
Martin; Dreamsicle Heatwole - Celia Hartnett; Duchess Bucy - Jim & Mary Lou Scriba; Dusty & Missy Jellow - Tim Jellow; Dusty Truex Dorothy Husband; Ella & Penny Wolinski - Julie Thompson; Frazier Giannini - Jessica & Joey Yelvington; Georgie - Sandra Archer; Georgy
Girl Frey - Virginia Fluke; Ginger Fyock - Barbara Fyock; Gracie Lukas - Sharon Ross; Hanky & Panky - Marilyn Fulweber; Hogie Aleksis
- Martin Aleksis; Honey - Marlene Anderson; Hooter Lutz - Jim & Mary Lou Scriba; Iris Tra - Susan Krainik; J. Stogner’s dog - Johanna
Cobb; Jackie & Daisy Healy - Dorothy Husband; Jordan & Zoey - Lucille Griswold; Kahlua Buck - Paul and Ani Yeargain; Kilo - Patricia
Devine; Lillie Mazur - Sharon Dorfman; Lilly Lane - Charles Lane; Louie Starkey - Kevin Cahill; Lucy Modglin - Juanita Seng; Maggie Rosemary & William Voges; Maggie Hanzak - Marla & Mark Veenstra; Maggie Hippler - Joseph and Nancy Saufl; Malachi - Richard & Terry
Moore; Marlee Kantz - Jan Van Doren; Marmalade Kuhn - Patricia & Dennis Kuhn; Max Dunn - Barbara & Frank Morano; Max Kunc - J.
Grusauskas; Meelo - Deloris Girouard; Michael Jackson White - Julie Thompson; Midnight giuve - Lawrence Nelson; Miko Taylor - Shanda
Schnibben; Missy - Shawn & Kim Ritchey; Mittens Torregrossa - Dorothy Husband; Noel Mortola - Mary Ann Godin; Pearl Lentz - Karen &
John Reeves; Pookie Casey - Sharon Dorfman; Preston - Brenda McNeely; Rausy - Dianne Gebhardt; ReRe - Gloria Krug; Rocky & Chipper
Dolliver - Deborah DeVolder; Rocky Velasquez - Anita Parrish Emery ; Running Buddy Thomas - Pamela Hanson-Peterson; Sage Alexander
- Anita Parrish Emery ; Samantha & Webster - Ronald Heide; Scout Richard - Jessica Ekey; Shammy Dougherty - Ann Marie Lewis; Shasta
Reeves - Kelly Smith; Shiloh & Buford - William Rieder; Sparkle DePugh - Ann Marie Lewis; Spartan the Great Dane - Angie Koliopulos;
Spies - Jim, Sherry and Ted E. Utter; Spunky Heebner - Caryl Heebner; Summer Crossman - Judith L. Anderson; Super Trooper - George
& Carol Roller; Talia - Gloria Manitsas; Tango-Jack - William Wallace; Tux & Tag Kaufman - Donna Nelson; Tuxedo Stan - Phyllis Forsyth;
Tybee - Francis Anthony & Sue Hidalgo; Tyler Gielen - Sharon Dorfman; Tyson - Orlando & Zoraida Mattey; Zak Velasquez - Anita Parrish
Emery ; Zydeco Davis - Susan Gillmer
Courtyard Bricks
We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Gifts
Received June 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014
Loving memory of Ladee: 1999-2013 - Dr. & Mrs. David M. Riban; In memory of Magic & Zeus - Gary & Leah Jones; In
memory of Herschell & Henrietta - Howard & Nancy Stevens / Jim & Connie Collins; In memory of Mary R. Diuguid Philip Diuguid; Dr Horne Ponce, Zen & Shipmate - Jennifer Horne; Always with us - Sophie & Lulu: 2013 - Beth Hollis
/ Anna Sanders; Dixie Midnight - Hawk (Chy): 2012 - Ronald Lane; In memory of Dorothy M Bell: 12-27-2013 - Ronald
Lane; Always with us - Logan & Lucas - Barbara Collins; In Memory of Muff-E Presley, Our Joy & Love - Yvonne Presley;
WOOF! MEOW! - Gloria Manitsas - Heart & Soul - Jason Manitsas; In loving memory of my dear Isabella. Always with us.
JMO - Aaron Delgado; In memory of “Bingo” - Cage sponsored by Haydee (Kennel Sponsor) - Haydee Rodriguez
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GET READY FOR SUMMER, JOIN THE GEM!
Flex your financial muscle to help the Halifax Humane Society!
The H H S GEM (Givin g Ever y M o nth ) Cl ub al l ows our organization to use l ong-ter m planning to
env i si on a t i m e w h en o ur ser vices are no l onger needed, and ever y animal is p l aced into a loving,
fo reve r hom e. I f yo u jo in th e G E M, we can more effec tivel y al l ocate resources due to the steady
i nco me we re ce ive fro m mo nth ly giving to make a b igger impac t in our communit y. These funds
w i ll be u se d for an imal care an d ado ption, spay/ neuter ser v ices, b ehav ioral training for animals
i n o ur ca re, Pr iso n Pups N Pals, an d much more.
Impact of Donations to HHS
Bronze Paw ($15 min.) - Can feed an
animal for a month.
Silver Paw ($25 min.) - Can vaccinate an
animal to keep them healthy and prepare them for adoption.
Gold Paw ($45 min.) - Can spay or
neuter the pet of a low-income family to
stop the cycle of litters being born and
potentially entering animal shelters.
Platinum Paw ($75 min.) - Can provide
an animal care package for a veteran
adopting a dog from our Prison Pups N
Pals program.
Diamond Paw ($100 min.) – Can
transport animals to an offsite adoption
event, increasing the chance for
adoption.
Benefits of GEM Membership*
♦GEM Membership Card
♦HHS Tumbler Cup
♦10% off pet meds and supplies from HHS
Shelter
♦10% off total purchase at HHS Thrift
Store
♦Adoption discounts at the shelter
(restrictions apply)
♦HHS Newsletter
♦Exclusive invitations to all special events
♦VIP Tour of the HHS Shelter (Gold,
Platinum, & Diamond Paw members)
*Minimum $15/month donation required
For more i n fo r m ati o n o r to j oin the GEM, please co ntac t M iche lle at
(3 8 6 ) 27 4 - 4 7 0 3 ex t. 3 1 8 or at mhebb@halif ax humanesociet y.org.
EMAIL: [email protected]
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HALIFAX HUMANE SOCIETY
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
Spring/Summer 2014
2364 LPGA Blvd. at I-95
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
Phone (386) 274.4703 Fax (386) 267.0651
Email: [email protected] · halifaxhumanesociety.org
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm / Sunday 10am-2pm
RADIO
PAID
Daytona Beach, Fl
Permit No. 235
WHERE TO FIND HHS
Big Talk with Big John – Goliath Radio 1380 AM – 4th Wednesday of every month at 4:30 PM
WVYB 103.3 FM The Vibe – regular appearances
WROD 104.7 FM – regular appearances
WNDB News Daytona Beach 1150 AM – regular appearances
102 JAMZ Orlando – regular appearances
PRINT
“Tails from the Front” article – Daytona Beach News-Journal – every Thursday
Adoptable pet photos: Pennysavers – every Wednesday; News-Journal “Our Towns” section – every
Thursday; Ormond Beach Observer – every Thursday; Seniors Today – every other Friday
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook.com/halifaxhumanesociety
Pinterest.com/halifaxhumane
Youtube.com/halifaxhumanesociety
Instagram.com/halifaxhumane
@halifax_humane
Plus.google.com/+HalifaxhumanesocietyOrg
IN THE COMMUNITY
Yappy Hour social outings – various locations – 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM
Many community events – check event calendar at www.halifaxhumanesociety.org/events.cfm