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SPRING 2016
Wagging
K
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MARTIN CO. SHERIFF
TALES
SHELTER
SUCCESS
“Boulevard”
the
Cat
PAWS
& CLAWS
Gala Success
YOUTH
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Wagging
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Dear HSTC
Friends,
TALES
I have had
the privilege
of serving as
President and
CEO of this
wonderful
organization
since spring of
2007.
2016 BOAR D OF DIRECTORS
CHAIRPERSON
GARY OBER
1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON
JEFF ATLAS
TREASURER
DEBI OWENS
SECRETARY
KATHY SKRZYPCZAK
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON
KATHY SKRZYPCZAK
DIRECTORS
DANA COATES
BILL CRANDALL
KIT HAAS
LINDA KARDOS
CARRIE LAVARGNA
TERENCE P. MCCARTHY
MARILYN MORRIS
CAROL PLATO
TOM WEISSENBORN
KAY ZIEGLER
During this
time due to the dedicated work of our
amazing staff, volunteers, board of
directors and our communities support
we have been able to change the culture
and operation at our humane society.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Today we are on pace for our fourth
consecutive year of 2,000 plus
adoptions, which has never happened
in our 60 year history.
BOAR D OF PROFESSIONAL
ADV ISORS
We spay and neuter more animals than
any other organization in our area, offering this service to the public at low
or no cost, to rescue groups with special
rates, and of course all of our animals up
for adoption have already been altered.
SHEILA BIEHL
MARY LAUB COWAN
LORI DESRUISSEAUX
JACK FRENAYE
KELLY BOLLEN
DR. SUSAN BRAUNSTEIN
NANCY CROWDERMCCOY
SONIA PAWLUC
HALSEY SMITH
VICKI BROWN
TINA LUCE
MANAGEMENT & SHELTER STAFF
PRESIDENT & CEO
FRANK VALENTE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
CANDICE VEACH
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
KAREN BELLUCY
DIRECTOR OF HUMANE EDUCATION
JESSIE CLIFFORD
COMMUNITY EVENTS MANAGER
COURTNEY ZANETTI
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
MANAGER
CANDACE CALLAHAN
CONTROLLER
YOLANDA CAMACHO
We foster more than 1,100 animals for
a variety of ailments or socialization
issues in homes throughout the Treasure
Coast. We treat hundreds of sick
animals through our shelter programs.
We continue to see an increase in
our humane education efforts in the
community, our volunteers contribute
over 100,000 hours of service every year.
We partner with Martin County Animal
Control, the Martin County school
system, and another dozen nonprofits
to provide much needed services to
our county.
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ADOPTION MANAGER
KRIS DORIN
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SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM MANAGER
JOSIE RIZZI
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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER
LANA LARSON
VETERINARIAN
KEA APILADO FISHER, DVM
Featured on the cover: Bingo, 3, is one of seven K9 dogs
with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. He belongs to
Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Albauer.
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As a result of this work we have a major
announcement to share with all of you.
Our humane society has been accepted
as a partner in the Best Friends No
More Homeless Pets Network. This
honor allows us to join over 1,000 well
managed and results driven shelters
and rescues, committed to progressive and innovative adoption solutions and
aggressive spay neuter programs. We
will all be working together to achieve
the goal of saving more lives. Best
Friends Animal Sanctuary is the most
respected no kill organization in the
United States and we are so pleased to
join their network.
And in our next edition of Wagging
Tales we will be sharing more good
news with all of you regarding a plan
for our adoption center in Palm City
that will help us continue our progress
as a safe haven for those who cannot
speak for themselves.
We are very grateful for your goodwill
and support which is the cornerstone
of our ability to serve the animals and
our community. Thank you from all
of us at the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast.
Sincerely,
Frank Valente
President, CEO
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
CHRISTINE M. HEARN
DIRECTOR OF THRIFT STORES
KIM MCFADDEN
We have built a clinic at our shelter,
have vets working here on sight, we
built and maintain an isolation unit
designed to provide a safe haven for
recovering animals.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE TREASURE COAST // SPRING 2016
Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge
Success Story
The Moving Tale of Boulevard the Cat
Benefits of Charitable Trusts
Feature Story
Martin Co. Sheriff K-9 Demo
Recent Adoptions
Paws and Claws Gala
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Misty’s Pals Holiday Party
Being a Foster
Community Thank You’s
HSTC Out & About
Community Events
Youth Volunteering
Donor Appreciation
www.facebook.com/HumaneSocietyTC
www.twitter.com/hstc1
www.instagram/hstcadopt
Wagging Tales is a quarterly newsletter published by the Humane Society of the Treasure
Coast, Inc., which is a not-for-profit corporation that has acted as the exclusive provider of
companion animal sheltering and protection services in Martin County, FL for 60 years.
Dogs Make a Splash
at the Pooch Plunge
On December 5, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
hosted the 2nd Annual Santa Paws Holiday Pooch Plunge at
Sailfish Splash Waterpark where dogs of all sizes were free to
romp around with their four-legged friends at the wildly pupular pool party!
While many enjoyed playing fetch and chasing their pals,
others decided to play it safe as they waded through the
shallow waters of the kiddie pool. With raffles and music
there was fun had by all! Even Santa was there to spread
holiday cheer and take Pet Pics with the pups and the ones
they hold dear!
Much to our surprise, the heavy winds and rain didn’t scare
anyone away! More than one hundred people brought their
dogs to this splash-tacular event! Thanks to their goodwill, the
HSTC raised more than $1,000 for the shelter and donated
nearly 30 gifts and more than 20-pounds of food to House of
Hope to distribute to local kids and families in need.
We invite you to join us next year – same place and same time
– for a wet and wild afternoon come rain or come shine!
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SHELTER SUCCESS STORY
The Moving Tale
of Boulevard
By Doreen Marcial Poreba
THIS SUCCESS STORY
IS SPONSORED BY
“He wasn’t too crazy about being restrained and touched
around the neck area but he was tolerant of us giving him pills
and brushing and trimming his nails,” said Thomas. “Some of
this negative reaction was due to the mental state from past
abuse.”
After receiving the TLC that he needed and being nursed
back to health, Boulevard came out of foster care and was
adopted by Robin Cline of Fort Pierce.
The HSTC thanks all of the people who cared enough to get
involved and see to it that Boulevard found his forever home!
In the meantime, HSTC Director of Operations, Candice
Veach, has filed a police report regarding the abuse and the
incident is still under investigation.
Robin Cline pictured with Boulevard
Most people have observed someone seated in a car throwing
garbage out the window littering the street. That’s bad
enough, but think about how shocking it would be to watch a
pillowcase being tossed out of a moving vehicle and discover
there’s a kitten in it. That’s exactly what one man witnessed
on Port St. Lucie Boulevard.
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Fortunately, this good Samaritan and animal lover brought
this abused kitten into the Humane Society of the Treasure
Coast to receive any needed medical care and ultimately a
new loving home. Old injuries from abuse were discovered,
including a broken tail close to the tip and a broken nose,
which later caused an abscess and sinus infection.
The kitten, which the staff affectionately named Boulevard,
also was not too friendly with people, and he was placed in
the HSTC’s foster program with two dedicated volunteers,
Les and Roxie Thomas. They bathed him, trimmed his nails,
cleaned his ears and provided tender loving care. During his
recovery, it wasn’t long before Boulevard started to behave in
a friendly manner at his foster home.
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June
4th
is National Hug
Your Cat Day!
#hstccathug
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BIGGEST
BENEFITS
TO USING A
CHARITABLE
TRUST
Many people are inclined to use their assets to help leave the
world a better place when they die. Some want to leave behind
a philanthropic legacy while others just want to use money
that they will no longer need to do some good in the world.
No matter your motivations, adding charitable donations
to your estate plan will not only help others, but it will be
beneficial for you as well.
One of the best vehicles for leaving assets to a charity is
through the use a Charitable Trust. There are two major types
of charitable trusts: Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable
Remainder Trusts. These can be set up during the donor’s
lifetime (inter vivos) or through a donor’s
will to go into effect upon his or her death
(testamentary).
your charitable trust. Furthermore, if your charitable trust is
set up during life then you could be eligible for income tax
deductions based on the value of the up-front or eventual gift
to charity in the year the trust is funded.
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PRESERVE VALUE OF
APPRECIATING ASSETS
The tax-exempt status of a charitable trust also provides
another major benefit for your wealth. It can serve as a taxfree vehicle for assets that will significantly appreciate over
time such as stocks and bonds. You can also sell non-income
producing property to create a charitable
trust and receive the full value of the
property without losing large chunks of it
to capital gains tax. Since charitable trusts
allow you to leave your wealth to individual
beneficiaries alongside the charities of your
choice, you could significantly add to the
assets you are able to leave to your family
while also giving back to a good cause.
There are two major
types of charitable
trusts: Charitable Lead
Trusts and Charitable
Remainder Trusts.
The main difference between the
aforementioned charitable trusts is who
receives money when. In a Charitable Lead
Trust, the charity will be paid first; upon
termination of the trust, remaining assets
will go to beneficiaries chosen by the grantor. A Charitable
Remainder Trust will be distributed first to chosen beneficiaries
as a stream of income, and then the remainder will go to the
charity chosen by the donor upon the termination of the trust.
Below are three of the major benefits to setting up a charitable
trust.
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TAX BENEFITS
There are numerous tax benefits to setting up a charitable
trust, but the biggest is the fact that charitable trusts are
exempt from capital gains and estate taxes upon the death
of the trust grantor. This could mean significantly lower estate
taxes on the rest of your assets depending on the size of
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WARM AND FUZZY FEELING
Sure, there are plenty of tax and wealth benefits for you and
your family included in setting up a charitable trust, but let
us not forget the peace of mind you can achieve by knowing
you are using your wealth to do some good in the world.
The philanthropic aspect of a charitable trust means you can
choose the causes that are most important to you and use the
assets you have accumulated throughout your life to give back
to them. The possibilities are nearly endless, and remember:
you can’t take it with you.
Attorney John J. Mangan, Jr. is the founding attorney of the Law
Offices of John Mangan, P.A., with a primary office located in Palm
City, FL. Mr. Mangan practices in the areas of wills, trusts, estate
planning, and probate. He may be contacted at 772-324-9050 or
through the web at www.PalmCityLawyer.com.
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FEATURE STORY
K-9 Dogs are
Shining Stars at
Martin County
Sheriff’s Office
Dogs have long been known as “Man’s Best Friend,” and in
the case of police dogs, that saying couldn’t be more apropos.
Officers who are charged with the responsibility of working with
a K-9 police dog make a seven to 10 year commitment while
forming a special bond and working together to protect the
public.
all those teeth, it’s a good way to thin out a crowd,” said Foster.
“The dogs, in general, are a good asset to the sheriff’s office.”
Foster said the majority of time when a K-9 is used, the subject
is running from a scene, vehicle or a house, and more often
than not, the situation ends with the subject giving up because
nobody wants to get a dog bite.
Training is key to a successful K-9 program. The sheriff’s office
has a trainer who trains every Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 2
a.m. for a total of 40 hours a month.
The dogs work on many different aspects every day, such as
different types of tracking in the woods, an industrial park, and
other environments. They work with the dogs on obedience,
basically training them to always listen to their handler. They
practice article searches to be ready to respond to situations that
include someone throwing a gun out of a window, people being
held up in buildings, suspects hiding, and those who refuse to get
out of a car.
Foster said the bond that develops between the K-9 and his
handler is much different than that of a household pet.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office counts on their team of seven
K-9 dogs — with the majority coming from Germany — to help
with a variety of police duties. Two of the K-9 dogs — a labrador
retriever and an English springer spaniel — are called “single
purpose” dogs because their duty is limited to detecting
narcotics. The remaining five dogs, all German shepherds,
are known as “dual purpose” because they search buildings,
track suspects using scents, apprehend suspects and sniff out
narcotics. The sheriff department’s current K-9 program has
been in place since 1992.
The dogs are tested on whether they have a good, aggressive
drive before they ever qualify to be in the K-9 program. Once
a dog passes the tests, he is paired with his police handler and
they go through more than 600 hours of training together. The
four months of schooling at the International K-9 College starts
the initial bond.
“You have to remember they’re a working dog and have a
purpose. They do have to get along with members of the
household… your children and spouse. They typically blend
right in and fit with the family.”
The biggest difference is that the deputies are spending 24
hours a day with their K-9 companions at home and at work.
The part that is no different than having a pet dog is when the
time comes to say goodbye.
In the meantime, the K-9 officers enjoy their special relationships
with their four-legged companions while strengthening their
bond daily and using their skills to protect the public.
“Martin County is safer because of these canines,” said Sgt. Jamie
Foster. “The dogs make a huge difference when we’re tracking
suspects, especially in the woods because a dog can detect a
human scent better than a human can. It’s an incredible tool.” Just
the presence of a K-9 with the deputy can make a difference,
according to Foster.
“They’re a good deterrent … when a dog’s barking and showing
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Paws & Claws
Sponsor Party
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast showed appreciation
to the Paws and Claws Sponsors on February 11th at the beautiful
studio of American bronze sculptor and photographer Geoffrey
Smith, located in Port Salerno. Guests meandered through the
spacious studio, which is filled with a variety of breathtaking
sculptures, some of which are life-size. They also were given the
first look at the clay original of a shitsu dog that Smith offered to
generously donate to the cause. At the Paws and Claws event, the
piece was featured as part of the live auction. Special thanks goes
out to all of the event sponsors along with high school student
Tristan Komorny, who donated his musical talents and time to play
music during the event.
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Paws & Claws
Brings Out the
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“Mardi Growl”
in Guests
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From the jazzy jesters to the
magnificent masks, some 250
animal enthusiasts gathered in
grand style to enjoy this year’s
annual Paws and Claws event,
which featured the theme,
“Mardi Growl at the Mansion,
French Quarter Glam.” Guests
filled the Mansion at Tuckahoe
to bid on
hundreds
of
tempting
items in
the silent
auction
before heading to the
beautifully lit and decorated
tent on the veranda at the
base of the property, courtesy
of EventMakers.
New Orleans had nothing on
this event, as guests enjoyed
their own version of Mardi
Gras wearing colorful beads
as they enjoyed tasty hors
d’oeuvres and cocktails, a
delicious dinner and dancing
to the sounds of Memory Lane.
WPTV and Fox 29 anchor
Jay Cashmere emceed
the event and auctioneer
Elliot Paul conducted a live
auction, which included
naming opportunities for the
shelter’s expansion project,
a handcrafted bronze-cast
sculpture by Geoffrey Smith
and a one-ofa-kind piece of
jewelry designed
by David
Crandall with
Eric Michaels
Jewelry. Thanks
to the generosity of sponsors
and individuals who attended
the event and those who bid
on silent and live auction
items, the event raised
$230,000.
Volunteers also helped fortify
the event’s success. Leading
the way were co-chairs Allola
McGraw and Bev Mauermann.
They received plenty of help
from committee members
Katie Astras, Vicki Brown,
Bob Castellano, Maryellen
Castellano, Dixie Church, Diane
Coakley, Dana Coates, Lori
DesRuisseaux, Carol Dippy,
Cindy Greenspan, Susan
Halliburton, Sandy Jevaney,
Dr. Linda Kardos, Shaun Kelly,
Marilyn Morris, Debi Owens,
Carol Plato, Merri Shumway,
Carol Silcox, Kathy Skrzypczak,
Karen Spriggs, Karen Viener
and Kay Ziegler.
homeless pets in need and is
the HSTC’s largest fundraiser
of the year. Proceeds help to
ensure the continuation of
progressive adoption, foster
and enrichment programs
for abandoned, abused and
neglected animals in the area.
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The Savastano Family
Foundation
The Silvester Foundation
St. Charles Avenue
Sponsor ($5,000)
Vicki Brown & Ed
Botwinick
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Paws and Claws Gala 2016
1] Vicki Brown and Susan Halliburton 2] Sara Kornegay shows off donated
necklace and paw pendant with event co-chair Bev Mauermann.
3] Bud Burdick, Ginny Potter, Carl & Julie Fischer, Brenda & Jack Moran,
Ann & Jim Young 4] WPTV and WFLX Anchor Jay Cashmere, Sheriff
William D. Snyder, Bridget Baratta, HSTC President & CEO Frank Valente
5] David Crandall, Frank & Millie Savastano
6] Debbie Hicks with Shea and Brenda Susla with Clifford
7] Dixie Church made the perfect jester as she engaged the crowd
during the live auction. 8] Sheryl & Elliot Paul and Diane Coakley
9] Marsha Martin and Merle Townsend dancing to the music
10] Dr. Roderick Wood and Dr. Kea Apilado
The Paws and Claws gala is
the Treasure Coast’s largest
and oldest event supporting
Paws & Claws
Sponsors
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“An event like this can only be
successful with the combined
efforts of volunteers and
staff, who work for months in
advance, and support from our
guests,” said HSTC President
and CEO Frank Valente. “We
are extremely grateful to all
who are involved, which helps
us continue helping the animals
in need.”
Bourbon Street Sponsor
($10,000)
Paws & Claws Sponsor Party
1] Ryan and Jodi Figman with Apex Pavers & Pools
2] Lori DesRuisseaux cuddles up to an alligator
3] Matt King and Debi Owens of Wilmington Trust
4] Jeff and Deanna Atlas, Jackie Burke, Amy DuBois, Katie Norris and
Gerry Saelzer 5] George and Dana Coates 6] Kay Ziegler and Bill Blalock
7] Musician Tristan Komorny with HSTC employee, Candace Callahan
8] Shaun Kelly and Paul Feinsinger
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Royal Street Sponsors
($2,000)
Apex Pavers & Pools
Four Rivers Property
Owners
Shaun Kelly & Paul
Feinsinger
Saelzer / Atlas Wealth
Management Group of
Raymond James
Wilmington Trust
St. Claude Street
Sponsors ($1,000)
Walter & Robin Bell
Bob and Maryellen
Castellano
CenterState Bank
Gerry & Kathy DeMont
Dr. Walter & Mrs. Carol
Dippy
Fenton, Lang, Bruner
& Associates
Jack & Carol Jane
Heckenberg
Fred & Sandy Jevaney
Martin Kurtz of Charles
Schwab
Dr. Stephen Levine &
Dolores Lashkevich
Rick Carroll Insurance
Treasure Coast Medical
Concierge
Treasure Coast Urgent
& Family Care
Joyce Williams
Paws & Claws In-Kind
Sponsors
Crary Buchanan Attorneys
at Law
Elliot Paul & Company
Auctions
Eric Michaels Fine Jewelry
Geoffrey Smith Galleries
John & Beverly Martino
Treasure Coast
Newspapers / TCPalm
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HUMANE EDUCATION
HUMANE EDUCATION
MISTY’S PALS
Annual Christmas Party
Misty’s Pals Pet Therapy group held their annual Christmas Party on Tuesday,
December 15th .
Piper’s Landing
GIVES BACK
It had been decided at the November meeting that instead of donating toys,
dog or cat food, treats or bones that they would donate money to be used for
free adoptions for families. We collected $200 at the party and several dogs, cats
and rabbits found forever homes over the holidays. A tremendous “thank you” to
Misty’s Pals for their generosity.
For those that aren’t familiar with Misty’s Pals they are a group of approximately
70 volunteers and their pets who do pet therapy work in the Martin County
area. The group mostly consists of dogs but they also have cats, rabbits and
even a mini horse. Monthly they visit 16 nursing, independent living, assisted living, Memory Care & Dementia facilities, and the
Kane Center Day Care. In addition they provide the Humane Society’s award winning Paws to Read Program in two Libraries,
two schools, all of the Martin County Boys & Girls Clubs, and provide Pawsitive Healing in Palm City Rehab Center. In addition
they administer the Humane Education’s Lessons in Kindness Programs in the Martin County Schools that teach children pet
responsibility and respect and kindness of not only animals but for each other and are present with their pets for Shelter Tours.
They are always out in the community so if you see them with their turquoise shirts on and their animals with matching bandanas
please say “hello.” For more information about Pet Therapy, which is not the same as a service dog, or to schedule a
program for your school or club, please call the Humane Education Department at 772-600-3221.
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Piper’s Landing Dog Club and residents collected $525
for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast over the
holidays. Two of their members, Susan Blutstein and
Sabrina Schneider presented the check to Lynda McGlynn,
Interim Director of Humane Education.
Both Susan & Sabrina are
also members of the Humane
Society of the Treasure
Coast’s Misty’s Pals Pet
Therapy Program. The
Piper’s Landing group
collected the money to
go towards the Shelter’s
Spay/Neuter Program. The
contributors were Jeanne
Lambdin, Alan & Joan Cochran, Greg
& Suzanne Mooney, Sabrina Schneider,
Morry & Susan Blutstein, and Lawrence and Virginia Biasotto.
Charles and Sally Saussman also donated a check in
memory of their dog. A big thank you to all our friends at
Pipers Landing.
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Foster
BEING A
Thank You!
v Happy Birthday, Bo!
Life’s a Beach!
By Bitsy McKay
By borrowing your four walls to
expand ours, together we save lives…
A young man walks into our shelter with a plastic container full
of dirty towels and five 3 week-old puppies covered with fleas,
eyes glued shut with mucous and undernourished. He found
them behind a dumpster at his place of work. The shelter’s
Pet Exam staff takes the pups, feeds and bathes them, gives
them shots to prevent Kennel Cough and build their immune
system, then contacts our Foster Coordination department to
find a household willing to take the pups under their care for
five weeks until ready for sterilization surgery.
We average over 2,000 foster pets in over 500 homes
each year throughout our community. We depend on our
generous, caring and committed volunteers to save the
lives of these animals.
Our shelter has only four walls. We have room for only so many
pets. If one is sick with Upper Respiratory Infection or Kennel
Cough requiring at least two weeks medication and TLC, or if
he undergoes heartworm treatment or surgery for a broken
bone or other ailment, he needs a place to recuperate.
Similarly, if a kitten or puppy a few days old comes into the
shelter, she will not be ready for 8 weeks to undergo sterilization
and go up for adoption. If she requires bottle-feeding, and we
have to devote a kennel to her while she grows, we have to
take kennel space from an adoptable pet. Sometimes our pets
are just depressed or timid in their new kennel environment
and need a break from the shelter.
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Jane
certainly
knows
where
all the
comforts of
home are!
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graciously deliver all the
items to the shelter.
Our Foster program determines which animals need fostering
and sends them home with volunteers for specialized attention.
Pets stay with a foster family for 2 weeks to 2 months (or more
in special cases) to benefit from a more focused, less stressful
environment. Foster volunteers are responsible for their
ward’s care, feeding, medicating, socializing and tender loving
affection. We provide all medical needs at shelter expense,
but ask our fosters to contribute whatever they can by way of
food, leash, collar, litter, litter box, kennel, toy, etc. If it is not
possible for the foster to provide such things, we do.
Foster families come in many varieties: individuals looking for
some companionship but unable to own a pet due to life-style
or personal reasons, families with students eager to accumulate
community service hours for school, people who want to feel
the exhilaration that comes from doing a kindness for a less
fortunate being. Fosters can choose to care for one type of
animal or many, one type of care or many. But, whatever and
however many fosters a family takes on, they know that they
are saving lives and we are grateful for that.
Contact: Bitsy McKay or Emily Recco
Phone: 772-600-3220
Website: hstc1.org/volfostercare
< Neda Story, fosters Lucy, to help her heal from
Heartworm Disease
In their words: “Little Ruby Jane has brought such an amazing
dynamic into our house and helped to ease the sadness just a
bit for both me and Gia when we lost our Cocobean. She’s a
total sassy little daddy’s girl and one of the coolest cats (that
thinks she’s a dog) I’ve ever known! Happy Rescue Day Ruby!!” Once a pet has been cleared for adoption by shelter staff, the
foster parent will have the option of returning the pet to our
shelter or participating in our Mobile Adoption program to
find the pet a permanent, loving home.
Want to Foster?
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1) Whoever Said Three’s a Crowd?
A little over year ago, Dee and Wil Nardiello walked into
the Humane Society to make a donation. That’s when HSTC
employee, Morgan Horn, insisted on showing them this little
beauty. It was love at first sight, and little Ruby Jane soon
became rescue #3 for the Nardiellos.
2) In Honor of Bo
Here’s to a tradition four years in the making! A special thank
you to HSTC supporters, Bob and Frances Keating, who honor
a very special member of their family, their Golden Doodle ‘Bo,’
every year with a birthday party. They ask friends and neighbors
to bring donations for the shelter instead of gifts for their boy,
and last November, the Keatings dropped off another truckload of goodies. They brought in dozens of treats, toys and
bedding, as well as $450 in cash donations! Thank you Bob and
Frances and Bo for your continued support!
v Emily, Mason, and Mia really enjoyed
visiting the shelter and seeing the
animals when they arrived to deliver
the donations they collected.
^ Emily Osborn,
Mia and Mason and
seek shelter from
the storm in the
back of their van
during the drive.
3) Harbour Pointe Donation Drive
In 2011, Mia Ferrari started an annual donation drive in her
neighborhood for the HSTC. Four years later, she’s still at it, now
with her little brother, Mason, in tow! Despite the torrential rain
on Dec. 5, the siblings did a great job collecting pet food and
supplies. They even raised $200 in donations for the shelter.
Mia is now in the seventh grade and is an active member of the
National Junior Honor Society. Thank you for your philanthropic
spirit! You’re a great ambassador for the HSTC!
^ Kathy Higgins and her colleagues are all smiles
in the spirit of giving!
4) Triumph Aerostructures
We’d like to thank Triumph Aerostructures for donating a
Woods Lamp to the HSTC Medical Staff in December. The
high-tech diagnostic tool detects ringworm, which ensures
shelter animals are healthy when they go up for adoption.
This is an incredibly useful tool when it comes to surveying
cats, because it is believed about 30% of felines carry
ringworm.
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HSTC Out & About
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HSTC Out & About
1] Stuart Christmas Parade
“Here Comes Santa Claus!” On Dec. 4, the Visiting Nurse Association hosted the 55th
annual Stuart Christmas Parade. This decades-old tradition is something families and
local businesses look forward to each and every year. Unfortunately, the weather did not
cooperate this holiday season, and the HSTC could not feature our Pet Therapy dogs or
mobile adoptions in the festivities. Regardless, the show went on! And much to our surprise,
three dedicated HSTC supporters marched on. The wet, cold rain didn’t stop them!
1] J. McLaughlin ‘Sip & Shop’
On Jan. 29, J. McLaughlin in Harbour Bay Plaza hosted a ‘Sip & Shop’ to benefit the
HSTC. Customers enjoyed light refreshments while they shopped the latest styles
of the season, and 15% of sales were donated back to the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast. HSTC Mobile Adoptions were on site to greet shoppers, and HSTC
staff managed an Info Booth where people could get more information about the
shelter, current programs and ways they could get involved.
A BIG Thank You goes out to Jonas Barros, 9, Tatiana Nelson, 9, and Lisa Lorenz for braving
the storm! You did a great job representing the HSTC!
> J. McLaughlin: Scott Coccoli, Jon Antonelli and Neda Story enjoy the beautiful day
while they parade their pups around J. McLaughlin and Harbour Bay Plaza.
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< Jonas and Tatiana pose with the signs they created for the parade.
2] Community Extravaganza
On Jan. 30, all three high schools
joined forces once again to organize
the Community Extravaganza to
benefit an HSTC community partner
– the United Way of Martin County.
HSTC staff and volunteers were on
site managing an Info Booth and
escorting shelter pups, and whatever
was leftover at each vendor booth
at the end of the day was donated
to the HSTC Thrift Stores. We’d like
to thank SFHS, MCHS, JBHS and the
United Way of Martin County for
once again including us at this
wonderful affair.
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2] Home for the Holidays at Harbourside Place
“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays!” On Dec. 12, the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast participated in the Inaugural ‘Home for the
Holidays’ Event at Pucci & Catana in Jupiter! The event was organized by
the luxury pet boutique in Harbourside Place. Volunteers escorted a dozen
dogs, as well as several cats and critters, offsite for the event. Sunny 107.9
FM and pet psychics were there adding to the entertainment with music
and readings, and Coffee Culture generously donated delicious beverages
and cookies for all to enjoy!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Ashley Sugar with Pucci & Catana for
hosting this lovely event! We hope to partner again with you next year!
< HSTC Volunteer,
Scott Coccoli, shows a little
tyke how to gently pet an
HSTC shelter cat.
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Pucci & Catana Manager,
Ashley Sugar, and HSTC
Volunteer, Lauren Daily, model
a fashionable wrap designed to
cradle your adorable pet.
3] Pampered Chef Bingo Fundraiser
On Dec. 30, Holly Altman hosted a
Pampered Chef Bingo Fundraiser to
benefit the HSTC. The event served a
dual purpose: Participants played to win
useful kitchenware products that slice,
dice and do it all, and more importantly,
the evening was designed to help our
HSTC Shelter Pets. The ultimate goal was
to raise funds for toys, treats & towels
the HSTC uses on a daily basis. Their
efforts totally paid off – and then some –
amounting to nearly $900. A BIG ‘THANK
YOU’ goes out to Holly Altman for hosting
and the Bingo Players for participating in
a wildly successful fundraiser!
A passerby shows some love
to shelter pup, Lola, during the
event.
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Kendal Simpson-Jones catches
some rays as she shows some love
to a Mastiff-mix.
3] Port Salerno Seafood Festival
Every year thousands of people flock to the tiny fishing community of Port Salerno for
their annual Seafood Festival. This year, the HSTC once again joined in on all the fun!
On Jan. 30, HSTC staff and volunteers joined the Fur Seasons Resort for Pets who
staged a ‘Doggie Day Care’ area for the first time at the festival where people
could make a donation to have professionals watch their pup while they enjoyed the
festivities. All proceeds benefitted the HSTC. We’d like to thank April Price and the
Port Salerno Seafood Festival for allowing us to be there, and we’d especially like to
thank the Fur Seasons for all their hard work setting up, managing and breaking down
the ‘doggie day care’ zone. What a nice touch to the event!
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It was a real team effort making sure the first Doggie
Daycare was a success!
4] Activities Expo
The HSTC recently participated at the Activities Expo at Harbour Ridge Yacht &
Country Club where residents were able to learn more about the shelter and all the
wonderful services and programs we have to offer. We’re grateful to have been invited
to participate in such a unique event and appreciate the outpouring of
support received.
“B-I-N-G-O!” Lisa Teetor shows off a
pet bed she won for her beautiful Plott
Hound, Cleo.
4] Martin County Quarter’s Auction, Jan. 5
Another BIG THANKS to Holly Altman and the Martin County Quarters Auction
Vendors for designating the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast as the benefitting
charity for the Jan. 5 Quarters Auction! It was a wildly successful night with $364
raised for the shelter, plus a trunk load of donated pet items! What a great way to kick
start the New Year! The animals at the HSTC appreciate your support and goodwill!
Shaun Kelly and Allison Cialella make sure the shelter pups are
front and center as people pass by.
HSTC Volunteer, Shaun Kelly, and event organizer,
Holly Altman, proudly show off all the donations they
collected!
< Volunteer Program Manager, Lana Larson, sharing
volunteer opportunities with the residents of Harbour Ridge.
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Humane Society for about 5 months
now [as of January]. I love working
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a career of it. Besides juggling two
jobs, volunteering, and school, I
enjoy music production, surfing, and
hanging out with friends.
Q. What department do you
volunteer with at the Humane Society of the
Treasure Coast, and what led you to make the
choice to work with them?
A. I currently work in the Animobile [Public Spay/
Neuter] program at the shelter. Working in
veterinary practices have been a dream of mine for
many years. Once I learned of an opportunity to get
a sneak peek on a veterinarian’s career, I certainly
jumped for it.
Q. What motivates you as a young volunteer? What
do you find makes the work the most meaningful?
A. I think that the most motivating value is the
fact that, every day, we are making an animal’s life
better. We see so many different animals from so
many different backgrounds. Some come in clean
and groomed, and some come in with tangled hair
and fleas. But we treat every animal with the same
love and care, and it’s cool to know that we can help
them improve their health.
Q. What impact do you hope to make during your
time volunteering with us?
A. The Animobile [Public Spay/Neuter] program
is going through a time of much needed changes.
These changes were made to keep a safe
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I hope to help put these new rules in place to help
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Q. Has there been a specific instance that really
stuck in your mind as a volunteer? (Something
that really made you feel like you were making a
difference)
A. There was this one time in the surgery room,
when the doctor was basically explaining the
entire process of the surgery. It really put what we
were doing into perspective. We were improving
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difference we were making, but it really gave me a
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Q. How do you think your experiences as a
volunteer will help you as you progress in life?
What are some things you have learned or skills
you have gained in your time with us?
A. I think that my experience with this program
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I have learned to prep surgery equipment and
animals before surgery, as well as recovery for
animals, and cleaning of surgical tools.
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as a youth volunteer?
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learn, not to mention my youthful energy. I probably
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April 10-16 th is National Volunteer Week! Thank you Volunteers!
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HSTC
Honors Donors
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast is most humbled
to have the support of so many loyal donors, and on March 8,
100 of them were recognized during the fourth annual Donor
Appreciation Evening at Spoto’s Oyster Bar in Stuart.
HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente and Development
Director Karen Bellucy welcomed and thanked the attendees.
They acknowledged members of the HSTC Caregivers Circle,
Lifetime Legacy Circle, Cherished Friends Circle and Faithful
Friends Monthly Giving Team.
After the social hour, guests boarded the Stuart shuttle to the
Lyric Theatre to enjoy the timeless music and cabaret-style
show, Kander and Ebb…And All That Jazz.
The recognition evening was made possible through the
support of HSTC corporate sponsors Keith and Lauren Carroll
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“Our organization continues to grow with a new shelter
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Debi Owens of Wilmington Trust 4] Bob & Frances Keating
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