2012 Fall/Winter Newsletter - Leon County Humane Society

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Hal & Jan Smith ❅ Gerry & Tim Phipps ❅ Dora Hittinger ❅ Marcie
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Pawsitive Action Patrons
Gold Paw Sponsors
Mainline Information Systems ❅ Novey Animal Hospital ❅ Sonny's BBQ
Joseph A. Strasser ❅ WCTV ❅ STAR 98.9 ❅ Tallahassee Magazine ❅ Armstrong Tree Service ❅ Oliver Renovation ❅ Paws & Claws Animal Hospital
Hills Science Diet ❅ North Florida Animal Hospital ❅ Tallahassee Democrat
Silver Paw Sponsors
Owen Title Company ❅ Bullwinkle's Saloon ❅ Tallahassee Regional Animal Hospital ❅
Tim Scott CPA ❅ Fur by Robin Adams Photography ❅ Hotel Duval ❅ Allied Veterinary
Emergency Hospital ❅ Catering Capers ❅ Moose Lodge #1075
Bronze Paw Sponsors
England Florist & Events ❅ Enterprise Foundation
J. Barry Mittan ❅ Graphic Press
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Copper Paw Sponsors
Chuck & Patty Mitchell ❅ Carol Clark
Realty ❅ Ron Sachs Communication ❅ Nick
& Jan Waller ❅ Capital Veterinary Specialists
❅Greenberg Traurig ❅ Bank of America ❅
Gem Collection ❅ Buck Lake Animal
Hospital ❅Treasure Hut ❅ D.A.R.A.I.S ❅
Proctor Subaru ❅ Uptown Café ❅ Cabot
Lodge ❅ CSU Communications ❅ Wagland
Kennels ❅ Northwood Animal Hospital
Florida State Employee Campaign
Convenient Donation Option!
Choose LCHS account #8090 and make a
difference for animals in our community!
Friends
At Home Vet Care
Synergy Salon
Sniffen & Spellman
Tim Mountain, DVM
Walk The Tail
BB&T Mortgage
The Equels Law Firm
Invisible Fence
The Sechrest Design Company
Custom Pet Monuments
Suz-Annz Down Under
Culley's Meadow Wood
Keith Lawson Company
Stewart's Pharmacy
Pampered Poodles
Aarons Rentals
Pet Paradise
Rivers Realty -Keller Williams
Athletic & Family Chiropractic
Cleo, Toby, Rick & Ramona Cumbie
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Newsletter
Winter 2012
413 Timberlane Rd • Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: (850) 224-9193 • Fax: (850) 224-5209
[email protected] • www.LCHS.info
Paw Prints Calendars Make A
Wonderful Holiday Gift!
This holiday season give a gift that keeps on giving to homeless animals with our unique Paw Prints Calendar. The 2013 edition features
the delightful faces of more than 350 local pets and all proceeds benefit
the animal programs of LCHS. This one-of-a-kind calendar can be yours
today for only a $10 donation and can be purchased at the LCHS office on
Timberlane Road, by calling 224-9193, online at www.LCHS.info, or check our
website to find a vet clinic or local
business near you that is selling them!
A $2.50 shipping fee will be added to
2013 PAW PRINTS
your order when purchasing calendars
CALENDAR
online or by phone. They make the
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FRIENDS
thank you to Maria Stephens for her
time & creative efforts in designing the
calendar, and Committee Members
Sharon Bruley & Rik Bist who helped
to make it such a successful fundraiser for the animals!
LCHS
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Celebration of Compassion
On October 6th, the LCHS Advisory Council hosted a
“Celebration of Compassion” event at the Barn at the
Old Willis Dairy on Centerville Road. More than 250
of LCHS’ Business Sponsors and Patrons were recognized during this special appreciation reception and
honored for helping to make the work of LCHS
possible year-round. The private reception featured
group tours of the original homestead by Frank &
Peper Willis, a book signing by author and travel
Tracey Van Hook and Frank & Peper Willis
writer, Ginger Warder of her book – “Fido’s Florida”,
Animal Ambassadors, the Bluegrass sounds of Blue & Lonesome and fabulous southern
food by many local restaurants and shops. The evening was made possible by event
sponsors, our Advisory Council Committee & volunteers as well as businesses and individuals who donated services and merchandise for a fun, casual get-together for local pet
lovers. Many thanks to Fur by Robin Adams Photography for the beautiful event photos.
Angela & Bill Jackson
A Fantastic Dog Wash Season
This was another incredible year for our famous
“Dog Wash Season” held
April through September.
Hundreds of dedicated
LCHS volunteers, returning customers & their pets
as well as many new
LCHS Volunteer Michelle Stewart
clients enjoyed pet pampering activities! More than 800 dogs were scrubbed clean
and dry and with our expanded nail trimming services
many received pedicures by experienced volunteer vet
techs. Our Dog Washes have been a tradition in Tallahassee
for more than 20 years & help to raise much needed
monies for our Animal Medical Care Fund. Special thanks
to Liz Maryanski who volunteers as the Dog Wash Diva,
her husband Bob and the Ellis Family for great event
photography, local restaurants for providing delicious
lunches for the volunteers, Patient’s First, TCC, STAR 98.9
and Novey Animal Clinic who help promote the washes
and our awesome volunteers who are willing to get wet
and dirty to clean the dawgs!
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In 2012, your Leon County
Humane Society has
❆ Saved the lives of more than 700
dogs & cats through our Rescue,
Foster, Adoption and Transport
programs.
❆ Coordinated more than 12
Rescue Ride Transports, saving
the lives of hundreds of dogs.
❆ Provided more than $90,000 for
animal care programs helping
local companion animals.
❆ Collected, boxed and delivered
3,500 pounds of donated pet food
and supplies to 72 senior citizens
and 250 companion animals in 4
counties as part of our annual
“Friends Fur Life program”.
❆ Distributed more than $4,000 in
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grant funds for over 80 spays,
neuters and vaccinations from
the ”Amberlita Fund”.
❆ Joined the ASPCA and other
local organizations in a Community Partnership to help better the
lives of the companion animals in
our community.
Jan. 27th, 2013 Place & Time TBA
Volunteer Appreciation &
Annual Membership Meeting