Fall 2010 - Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter

PAW PRINTS
Fall 2010
SHY CAT SUCCESS STORIES
Why so Shy? How Not To Overlook Your Perfect Match
by Angela Sandoval, HOV Operations Director
KiKi (aka Little One)
Dear HOV,
You would hardly recognize me, your beloved
Little One. I was so shy! I used to run and
hide under the bed every time the door bell
rang or when I heard a strange noise. Now, I
meet and greet everyone! I have to flop over
and get a belly rub as soon as my family or
friends come through the door! My favorite
activity is to chase string, and my family
tells me all the time how they think I am the
perfect kitty. I love when we are going to bed
because I can lie under the covers, especially
when it gets chilly out. I can’t help it - I just
purrr and purrr and purrr. I want to thank
HOV for taking care of me when I didn’t
have a family and helping me to find my new
family. I hope that all the kitties you help in
the future get a “purrrfect fit” family the way
I did. Cheers to making purr-fect families!
Arlie
When I first came home, I hid most of the
time. I came out to eat and to use the litter
box, but I was so nervous in my new home.
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Every day at Heart of the Valley we see a
similar sight: families browsing through the
adoptable cats at the shelter, discussing
amongst themselves how to narrow the list
down to their perfect match:
“Ooh, this one is so pretty! He looks part
Siamese!”
“This one really wants to play – he’s
reaching out to say hi!”
“This one meows and looks right at me
every time I walk by!”
While all of us who work at the animal
shelter are familiar with the magic of
“love at first sight” (many of us having
experienced it firsthand), we are also
wary of the success of an adoption made
on strictly superficial grounds. While it is
important that an adopter fall in love with
the sight and sound of their new pet, it is
perhaps more important that a deeper
level of understanding and a synchronicity
of expectations is developed. Yes, that cat
is adorable, but do you also want to take
home his habit of vocalizing 24 hours a day
and walking across your newspaper while
you are trying to read it? Sometimes the
cats that make the best first impressions
at the shelter can become the biggest
troublemakers in your home if your needs
and theirs are not well matched.
And the most heart-breaking part of this
scenario is who gets left behind at the end
of the day. When all the adopters have
gone home with their new “outgoing,
playful, part-Siamese” cats, and the staff
have turned out the lights to go home for
the night, rows upon rows of quiet eyes
blink from the safety of their kennels and
resign themselves to wait one more day
for a new home. These silent sentinels
are not invisible, and there is not a single
thing wrong with them, but they will be
constantly overlooked for adoption and
wait up to twice as long as their more
outgoing neighbors. They are the shy cats.
What is a Shy Cat?
From the shelter perspective, a shy cat
is one who does not engage in overtly
confident, attention-seeking behaviors
upon first meeting. The “shy cat” might be
the one you don’t notice at first because she
is curled up in a ball with her head turned
away, or intently grooming herself, or just
looking at you while remaining completely
motionless. This behavior, of course, does
not always “sell” her well to a potential
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Inside This Issue
Letter from the Development Director.2
Wave of the Paw...................................4
Dog Park Tips.........................................5
Kids Camp Review.................................6
Woofstock!...........................................7
Back away from the Holiday Goodies...9
Memorials...........................................10
Honors.................................................11
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road • P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 •
(406) 388-9399
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Open Monday through Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
MESSAGE FROM THE development Director
“Gratitude is the memory of the heart.”
~Jean Baptiste Massieu
Here at Heart of the Valley, as we move into the holiday season,
we’re taking a moment to conduct a “gratitude check.” That
means appreciating friends: our volunteers and donors ,
sponsors and supporters who help make the shelter such a fine
organization.
It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come since the community
pulled together to build our fine facility. You may remember
the old shelter—or perhaps you go back even farther, to a time
when two organizations agreed to collaborate on the mission of
animal sheltering. If that’s true, you’ll recall those days when
animals were housed in a patchwork of temporary buildings
sited on a landfill; the animals’ water bowls routinely froze
during winter days; surgeries were performed in a building
without reliable running water. If you were along for that part
of our journey, you’re probably already grateful for the progress we’ve made – and you don’t take our new
facility for granted. If you’ve never made the drive to see our “campus” complete with an off-leash dog
park and agility play area, it’s long past time to make the trip and see for yourself. But the bricks-andmortar of the facility would be empty without the people who make up our community.
Our volunteers donate their time and help us with everything from dog walking to cat cuddling, data entry
to groundskeeping. Over the years, we’ve watched our volunteers develop from an informal bunch to a
strong and steady team, topped off by our “alpha” dog and cat volunteers. The “alpha volunteers” are
our most highly-skilled helpers whose expertise with animals just keeps getting better. Our occasional
volunteers and our steady types who arrive day in, day out, are all treasured, and to train even more
people, we’ve designed a monthly volunteer orientation. This month, it was gratifying to see more than
forty new, fresh faces arriving for our morning-long session, ready to learn. During Woofstock, our recent
“festival of pets, love and happiness,” more than 150 volunteers pitched in, running everything from
parking to pony rides and directing games and contests. Without their skills, talent and hard work, we
could not have hosted more than 2,000 people at our biggest public event.
Our “gratitude check” could expand from our hometown heroes –city and county managers who entrust
us with stray animals and local donors who make contributions honoring a special pet – to those who run
charitable foundations in distant cities. Donors help us in so many ways, from sponsoring kennels, keeping
senior pets in the spotlight, expanding our summer Kids Camp so that more children can experience the
magic of the animal-human bond.
Thanks to our adopters as well. Each person who leaves our shelter with their new “best friend” is helping
to fulfill our mission --Finding homes for the lost and abandoned animals of the Gallatin and Madison
Valleys. Already in 2010, we’ve found new homes for 612 cats, 383 dogs and 21 rabbits.
Please know that the holidays aren’t the only times when we feel the gratitude for the gifts that come from
our community. It’s certainly true that we seldom stop long enough to bask in our accomplishments; it’s
easy to want to do even more. We’ve come a very long way, but there’s still a road ahead, and as we go,
we remember everything you’ve done for us and the animals in our care.
Kathryn Hohmann
Heart of the Valley
Animal Shelter
1549 East Cameron Bridge Road
P.O. Box 11390
Bozeman, MT 59719
Open 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday through Sunday
(406) 388-9399
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Board of Directors
President: Debby Bangs
Treasurer: Merrilee Glover
Secretary: Laura Cunningham
Marcia Anderson
Margot Barg
Anne Sexton Bryan
Susan Gallaher
Allison Garwood
Claire Gillam
Jennifer Koch
Mark Mathes
Chris O’Rourke, DVM
Donna Spitzer Ostrovsky
Cory Pulfrey
Liz Smith
Lou Spain
Stuart Tilt
Mike ‘Buz’ Weas
Wendy Wilson
Staff
Executive Director
Traci Weller
Veterinarian
Crista DeJoia, DVM
Director of Development
Kathryn Hohmann
Operations Director
Angela Sandoval
Assistant Operations Director
Beth Harper
Volunteer/Education Manager
Kari Chiocchi
Office Manager
Mary Wilhelm
Development Associate
Jessica Groseth
Medical Coordinator
Lorri Nielsen
Feline Lead
Beverly Armstrong
Canine Leads
Erica Walrath
Blaine Lorkiewicz
Canine Evaluator
Ben Donoghue
Customer Service
Amanda Davidson
Megan Flamm
Adoption Counselors
Ryan Armstrong
Diane Browand
Rebekah Donoghue
Jared Hogg
Sonya Horyna
Peg Kurokawa
Tony Marcuzzo
Johanna Marx
Lindzey Preston
Kennel Technician
Kathy McReynolds
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...your best friend is waiting
Shy Cat Success Stories, continuedSh
yat
My new family wondered how long it would take me
to come out of my hiding place. The shelter staff had
the answer: “Shy cats require more patience and
understanding than confident cats. Arlie will come
out when she is ready”. The key was to let me make
the decision of when it was safe to come out. Slowly,
I would come out to visit my new people. I loved to
be cuddled and to play! I still have my shy moments,
but that is just who I am. Every day, with every new
experience, I feel more confident. It is amazing to
see how far I have come!
Why So Shy?, Continued
adopter, especially if her next-door
neighbor is hogging all the attention
with his antics.
But the shy cat you see at the shelter
might not be truly shy at all. The animal
shelter is a very stressful place to live,
and cats generally exhibit stress in very
different ways than dogs or humans.
In fact, the crouched, motionless
stance I described earlier is the classic
definition of an anxious or tense cat.
What “shy” really means in terms HOV Adoption Counselor Amanda
of actual cat behavior can best be Davidson performs a Meet Your
described by the word “valiance” – a
Match evaluation
term coined by the ASPCA in their ten
year study on feline personality. This study culminated in the creation of a
feline behavior assessment now used by many shelters, including HOV, to
gauge the “feline-ality” of a cat and find the perfect match for adopters.
The “MEET YOUR MATCH” Program
Mr. Loaf
Greetings to my friends waiting for their own forever
friend or family:
Hang in there: I waited about a year but WOW was
it ever worth the wait. I’m so happy now! I was
introduced to many potential adopters but they
all passed. I think it’s because I’m all black. I’m a
big guy but sweet, gentle and shy. I’m very well
behaved and had no problem at all adapting to my
new family. I’ve been here almost three years and
everyone just loves me. My favorite activities are
sleeping in bed (especially under the covers in the
cold winter months), sneaking bites from mom’s
dried flowers (my only naughty deed), helping make
the bed (I perform awesome belly slides to help
smooth out the sheets and blankets), lounging in the
bay window, walks outside on my leash, and letting
my sister chase me around the house (she is much
older and half my size but I let her boss me around). I purr and purr often throughout the day and night. Sometimes they say “shhh” as my purr can be quite
loud at night. I know they are kiddin’ cuz they just
keep on petting me. I love my new name, my new
family, and most of all, I love my new life! Fall 2010
If you have visited Heart of the Valley in the last couple of years, you have
probably noticed a colorful mosaic of bright purple, green and orange kennel
cards in the cat adoption areas. Each of these three colors stands for a cat
with a specific level of valiance, as discovered through the ASPCA’s Meet Your
Match system. Valiance means “how a cat responds to novel stimuli.” For
instance, a cat with high valiance will meet a new situation with confidence.
Take him home and he’ll probably adapt in no time at all. A cat with low
valiance, however, will take some time to warm up to any new situation, often
running and hiding whenever a new person walks into the house. Valiance
determinations are made through a comprehensive series of behavior tests
given by staff and volunteers at the shelter.
The paradox with low-valiance cats is that though they will seem shy or
skittish to every new person they meet, they also quickly gain confidence
once they are comfortable in their environment. Some of the cats who are
most withdrawn when strangers walk by are the most affectionate and
confident with the staff!
All of the adoptable cats with purple cards on their kennels are considered
low-valiance. While we get many more orange and green-coded cats (medium
and high-valiance, respectively) at the shelter, the purple cats tend to blend
in to the background more and get overlooked by potential adopters. As a
result, the purple cats tend to stay at the shelter longer. Of course, all of this
extra time at the shelter spent with staff and volunteers means the purple
cats tend to be our favorites!
So when you are thinking of adding a new feline friend to your household,
perhaps consider taking the extra time to get to know one of our fabulous,
low-valiance purple cats. They are all just a little “shy” at first, but with the
right mixture of love and patience will certainly blossom into your most
purr-fect feline companion.
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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
FELINE FUN DAYS!!
On August 14 and 15, we held our first Feline
Fun Days at the shelter. In commemoration
of International Homeless Animal Day –and
because we had many cats in the shelter – we
kicked off a special all-cats event. For the
weekend-long event, we offered adopters
a special “deal,” and invited them to “name
their price” for a cat of their choice. As
always, our cats were spayed or neutered, upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped.
Our day went smoothly, with staff and
volunteers pulling together to greet the
crowds. Many people had been alerted by front-page coverage in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle,
so our facility was crowded for two days with people wanting to cuddle kittens, enjoy refreshments, enter a raffle and find their
new friends. Feline Fun days was a joyous celebration of kitties, and it was a big success. A grand total of 58 cats found their
forever homes, including some of our senior and long-stay cats. Thanks everyone, for helping make this day so positive. Our feline
volunteers, cat techs, dog techs and front-desk professionals pitched in, and lots of kitties made it home!
A Feline Fun Days Happy Tail: Storm
I adopted Storm on August 14, 2010 during Heart of the Valley’s Feline Fun Days. When
I saw the article on the front page of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, I knew I had to help. I
immediately decided that I was going to adopt one of the “senior” cats since they are usually
the last to get picked. The newspaper article mentioned that Storm had been at the shelter
longer than all the other “senior” cats. Something just told me that she was meant to be a new
member of my family.
The staff at the shelter said that they could not understand why Storm had been at the shelter
so long since she was such a sweet cat. After meeting Storm I felt the same way and decided
to take her home with me. Storm has adapted to her new home very well. She follows me
everywhere and if I am sitting down, you are sure to find her on my lap!
As Storm and I left the shelter that day, several staff members stopped us so they could say
goodbye. It was my first trip to Heart of the Valley and I was so impressed. The facilities are
clean and you can tell the staff truly cares about each and every animal there.
A WAVE OF THE PAW TO...
Dr. Steve Wallingford, for helping with SNAP clinics and helping with vet work when HOV’s staff veterinarian is away.
Jennifer Hill, for consulting with HOV on rehab exercises for Libby, an injured (and since adopted) dog.
Lynda Livingston and the Last Wind-Up, for generously donating some of their fees to HOV.
The amazing Woofstock committee, and especially Violet Adams, our fearless committee chair, for the countless hours they devoted
to making Woofstock 2010 the best one yet.
Dan Stebbins, for taking wonderful photos of our dogs for the Heart of the Valley website.
Ed and Camillia Starr, for fostering Marlee, a beautiful and timid Australian Shepherd mix who came to HOV from a hoarder.
Laura and Terry Cunningham and Keith and Bobbie Mainwaring, for coordinating and staffing HOV’s float in the MSU Homecoming
Parade.
Smith Roedel, Sherry Schupbach and Jeanne Knox, for starting up the “Shelter Dog Park Days” runs in Maxi Park.
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
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Fall 2010
...your best friend is waiting
Get out and exercise with your dog!
But take a few precautions to make your experience good for everyone…
Our big off-leash dog park is open and free to the public. It has a walking path around its perimeter, and it’s a safe place where
people can bring their dogs to run and play. The shelter also has an agility park where there are obstacles like tunnels, dog-walks,
a-frames and weave poles. Both of these areas are fenced, so traffic isn’t a concern…your dog can run safely and you can get some
exercise.
It’s important to remember a few “rules” when you come into any dog park:
*Have your dog wearing its collar and id tags as well as keeping your dog up-to-date on shots. You shouldn’t bring
aggressive dogs along.
*Be careful that you don’t throw toys right towards another, unknown dog. When dogs meet, they have greeting rituals
that help them “get to know each other.” Sometimes balls or other toys can trigger competitive or aggressive responses, so
you should be aware of this possibility.
*It’s fine to bring children to our dog park, but watch them carefully.
*Bring along a leash to use when you approach the park. Be mindful of the fact that sometimes dogs become territorial
when leaving or entering the park. And if your dog doesn’t have a good recall, you may want to keep it on-leash, even in our
off-leash park!
*Be careful about bringing your puppy to a dog park, and get the advice of a professional before doing so. Because this is a
crucial time for your pup’s socialization, you’ll need to keep alert and make sure that your pup is safe. Also, puppies don’t
know the “rules” and can be overly enthusiastic with older dogs who might reprimand them.
*Please always ask owners before petting or offering an unknown dog a treat. Don’t start games like tug-of-war with dogs
that you don’t know. And of course, always clean up after your dog.
*Remember that our larger, fenced facility is closed each Thursday morning from 9-10 for the use of shelter dogs. Please
don’t bring your own dog at this time!
WISH LIST
Your donations mean the world to the animals at the shelter!
Pet Supplies
Nutro Max adult dog food
Nutro Max Weight Control
Adult Cat Food
Nylon dog collars
Nylon cat collars
Feliway plug-in refills
Kong stuff-it toys
Fall 2010
Dog training treats
Cat trees
Canned cat food - pate
Gift cards to pet supply
stores
Stainless steel water
buckets
Kuranda Kennel Cots
Puzzle Toys for Dogs
Terry Washcloths
Cleaning Supplies
Powdered laundry Detergent
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Bleach
Miscellaneous
Various children’s craft
materials
Copy paper
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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
Summer Fun at the Animal Shelter: Campers Combine Play and Learning
by Kari Chiocchi, HOV Volunteer & Education Manager
Camp is a cherished rite of summer for many families. Each year, parents can choose to enroll children in camps that feature faraway places with overnight stays. But right here in Bozeman, there is a local choice that is just as exciting, one that mixes play and
learning, outdoor activities and indoor craft projects, all with an animal theme. It’s Pet Pals kids’ day camp at Heart of the Valley
Animal Shelter. Our camp highlights the bond between children and animals in many different ways. We help our campers be creative and have
fun, while learning hands-on skills with animals and humane education. Our day-long slate of activities includes dog walking, cat
care, and behind-the-scenes tours of the shelter. Because we keep our sessions fairly small (15 to 18 kids is a perfect size), we have
an excellent ratio of counselors to kids. We enlist our shelter staff, including our veterinarian, dog and cat experts and our canine
behaviorist, in the learning opportunities. This year, campers had an outdoor, kid-sized obstacle course, built by our counselor Chuck
Knighton. Each morning, campers walked our shelter dogs on paths around our 50-acre property, and in the afternoons, they played
outdoor games and made craft project, including bandanas for shelter dogs, pages for scrap-books and framed photos of themselves
and their favorite pet. At week’s end, campers decorated the sidewalk with vibrant chalk portraits of their favorite shelter pets. Our campers always form strong bonds with shelter pets. The act of creating an “adopt me” sign for an animal’s kennel gets children
connected to our pets, and sometimes those animals even find their forever homes because of relationships with campers. This year,
one of our first-time campers convinced his family to adopt a long-stay cat. Other campers have acted as matchmakers, located the
perfect home for a lost or abandoned animal and making their summer camp experience especially memorable. Other campers who
live in places where keeping pets isn’t feasible are able to bask in the experience of being around animals all day long! This summer, our six sessions ran from the last week of June to the first week of August, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’re already
planning a full set of sessions for next year, too. And we’re searching for individuals and organizations to support the scholarship
portion of our Kids’ Camp for 2011. If you’d like to find out how you can help make the 2011 season happen for every interested
child, contact Kathryn, and if you’d like more information about sending your own child to our Kids’ Camp, call Kari at 388-9399. Page 6
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...your best friend is waiting
This year’s Woofstock was the best ever, with great attendance, hundreds of happy dogs,
record contest participants, and lots of great food! Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors
and supporters who made this event possible!
All photos are courtesy of Rebecca Murray and Bozeman Pet Pics (www.bozemanpetpics.com).
Fall 2010
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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter...
Persistence Over Force
by Ben Donoghue, HOV Canine Behaviorist
Email, cell phones, text messaging, face book, the internet; the volume of
communication modes has been on the increase. Whether you embrace or stay
away from these new technologies your dog will continue to require, patience,
understanding, time, consistency, and trust; qualities of communication that
strengthen relationships. One of the greatest things about living with a dog is that
they remind us of the little things in life, just by being present, conscious beings who
want our companionship.
So what do we do when a behavior problem arises in our canine friend? With the
massive amounts of information available via the internet we may find ourselves
overwhelmed with answers. The reality is that there is rarely just one solution to
solve a specific problem. One constant element will arise and that is the relationship
Licking of the lips is a calming signal.
shared between you and your dog. All too often I find people are looking for a quick
fix for a behavior problem, when what is truly needed is persistence and dedication to improve the relationship with their dog.
Tips for Bonding with your Dog:
1.
Controlling space- Your space should always be respected by your dog. For dogs that jump up, sit on your feet, or lean
heavily on you, I find it best to step into or lean into the dog’s space. The important part is to reward heavily when the
dog steps back or moves away.
2.
Clear Consistency- Your dog will learn your physical communication over your verbal. Be constantly aware of your body
language around your dog and how they respond to it. Try asking your dog to sit without opening your mouth.
3.Environmental Sensitivity- Generalizing and feeling comfortable in a new or changed environment can be difficult
for most dogs. Understand when your dog is stressed or over stimulated and take action. Research Canine Calming
Signals; these signals let you know that your dog is processing thoughts and adapting to its environment.
Love your dog, not just through petting and treats but through acceptance of your dog as an individual. If you find yourself
constantly forcing or luring your dog into behaviors, find ways to clearly and persistently communicate what you want. Allowing
and rewarding your dog for thinking will increase the love they have for you.
A big thank you for these awesome Eagle Scout projects!
Finn Johnston built a new shaded bench area near
the dog agility park. In order to make this happen,
Finn learned AutoCAD, raised money for the
materials, and scheduled a team of volunteers to
help with the construction – quite a feat!
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Riley Fortney designed, constructed and installed these
awesome cat cubbies, shelves and steps that give the
adoptable cats fun new ways to exercise, play and
snuggle. The cats are thrilled with their new vertical
playground!
Fall 2010
...your best friend is waiting
Back away from the holiday goodies…
by Crista DeJoia, DVM
With the holidays approaching, it is important to remember that
those treats we enjoy so much for Halloween, Thanksgiving and
Christmas may not be a good idea for Fido or Fuzzball. Here is a
quick rundown of common foods that can be very harmful to your
pet.
Chocolate
Most of us know that chocolate is not good for pets, but why?
Chocolate contains both theobromine and caffeine, which can
cause damage to the heart and nervous system. Dark chocolate
contains the most theobromine, followed by milk chocolate and
white chocolate.
Avocado
The leaves, fruit, seeds and bark of avocados contain Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. Birds and rodents are
especially sensitive to avocado poisoning, and can develop congestion, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation around the heart.
Some ingestions may even be fatal.
Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts are commonly used in many cookies and candies. However, they can cause problems for your canine companion.
These nuts have caused weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of
ingestion and last approximately 12 to 48 hours.
Grapes & Raisins
Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these
fruits can cause kidney failure. In pets that already have certain health
problems, signs may be more dramatic.
Yeast Dough
Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive
system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach or intestines to
rupture. Because the risk diminishes after the dough is cooked and the yeast
has fully risen, pets can have small bits of bread as treats.
Xylitol
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in
most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels).
Onions, Garlic, Chives
These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more
susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. An occasional low dose, such as what might be found in pet
foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but it is recommend that you do NOT give your pets large quantities of these foods.
Milk
Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other milk-based
products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.
Fat Trimmings
Although it can be tempting to offer fat trimmings for a treat, even small amounts of fat can trigger a painful inflammatory condition
of the pancreas called pancreatitis. Signs of pancreatitis include stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Gifts From the Heart...
MEMORIALS
A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed loved one.
A Heart of the Valley memorial not only remembers the life of a loved one, it also offers hope and opportunity to
the animals at the shelter.
“Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.”
In Memory of Those Who Loved
Pets
In Memory of Craig Alan Alexander
Dorothy & Dick Stratford
Mary Ann & Dean Alexander
In Memory of Donnie Allen
Diane Allen
In Memory of Martha Baptie
Margaret & John Papadakis
In Memory of Mary Cavalero
Mary Ann & Stewart Park
In Memory of Yvonne Cutler
Georgia & John Simkins
Patricia & James Monger
Robert Tootell Jr.
Lynne & Richard Bailey
Billie Jean Ries
Nancy Hanafin
Linda Ardisson
In Memory of Marie Hager
Esther Nelson
Seth Chesley
Catherine & David McLaughlin
In Memory of Ruth Hamilton
Charlotte Atterberg
In Memory of Anne Hanson
Angel & Joseph Rossman
In Memory of Lois Johnson
Naida & Jack Sievert
In Memory of Helen Knight
Mary Lou Countryman
In Memory of Tom Larson
Jennie & Larry Larson
Marty & Tom Daiello
Michael Yawitz
Sandy Strother
Charlotte & John Jutila
Ken Crouse
Lori Hansen
Lisa & Joel Moellenkamp
John Larson
Dorothy & Donald Crouse
Linda Crouse & Christopher Cassard
In Memory of Janet Manley
Christie Johnson
In Memory of Birdena Monaco
Liz Smith
M. Joan Ryshavy
Sandra O’Donnell
Winifred Burchalewski & Janet Hamer
In Memory of Ron Retchless
Paula Anderson & Mark Tedsen
Susan Weller
Traci Weller
In Memory of Carolyn Rogers
Charlotte & John Jutila
In Memory of Carl Smith
Menga Huffman
In Memory of Bill Steele
Holly & Dell Fuller
Susan Speer
Karen & Ron Sanchez
Maxine Flemming
Patricia Simmons
Jeanne & Thomas Vogel
Wilma & Gary Bogar
Leo & Chris Martin
In Memory of Mary Taylor
Carolyn Wilmont
In Memory of Debra Thompson
Jane & Ron Lerner
In Memory of Helen Washington
Kristin & Brian Hodges
In Memory of Beloved Pets
In Memory of Alger
Shirley Gerhardt
Barbara Duncan
In Memory of Allie
Carlye Cook
In Memory of Archie & Lola
Snaque Rollo
In Memory of Barney
Jeannette & James Martin
In Memory of Bertha
Penny & Don Black
In Memory of Biakka
Betsy Robinson & Steve Gehman
In Memory of Billy, Mama and
Padie
Vickie Lutz
In Memory of Boomer
Diane Stewart
In Memory of Bosco
Wade Knighton
In Memory of Brogan
Maureen & John Ruggles
In Memory of Carbon
Ian Taylor
Jessica Bearrow
Traci Weller
Nancy Palmer
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Catherine
Dick & Shirley Blackwell
In Memory of Charlie
Ann Bergstrom
Cathy Stovall
In Memory of Cinnamon
Doug Palmer
Ferne & John Palmer
In Memory of Daisy
Mary & Charles Zartman
In Memory of Dutchess
Gena Powell
Hilary Field
In Memory of Feather
Sheryl & Michael Was
In Memory of Fjord
Jennifer & Bob Koch
In Memory of Gus McCoy
Beth Littlefield
In Memory of Hallie
Myrna & Gary Ryti
In Memory of Huck
Carlye Cook
In Memory of Jack
Erin Pepus
Shannon & Eric Becker
In Memory of Jenny
Mary & Lee Wilhelm
Traci Weller
In Memory of Lily
Penelope & Ben Pierce
In Memory of Lucy
Nancy Palmer
In Memory of Maggie
Mary Jo & Harold Paul
In Memory of Max Schlauch
Fran Zelenitz
Allison & Richard Garwood
In Memory of Melanie Schell’s
Angel
Carlye Cook
In Memory of Merlin Apgar
Ruth Stafford
In Memory of Molly
Joanne Pieper
In Memory of Molly & Jeff King’s
Kitty-Cat
Theresa & Michael Mullen
In Memory of “Monkey” Palmer
The Bechara Family
In Memory of Morgan
Joanna Harper
In Memory of Mystery
Diane Stewart
In Memory of Neeko
Snaque Rollo
In Memory of Nellie
Mike & Mary Ellerd
Traci Weller
Carol & Dan Hamacher
In Memory of Newkit
Corlann Bush
In Memory of Opus
Paula & Ben Blend
In Memory of Oui
Bonni & Ron Glock
In Memory of Patrick
Diane & Dave Stewart
In Memory of Purdy
Shirley Gerhardt
Lucy Devarshuis
In Memory of Rocky
Carlye Cook
In Memory of Roscoe
Jeanie Westnedge
In Memory of Rufus
Maria Sandoval
Dr. Malekeh Hakami
In Memory of Sarah
Katie & Bob Shaw
In Memory of Scooter
Sandra Murphy
In Memory of Seraphene
Linda Knight
In Memory of Shelley
Barb Clarke & Tony Tye
In Memory of Stella
Christopher Meiner
In Memory of Sunshine
Hilary Field
In Memory of Tag
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Teddy
Tom & Tam Frank
In Memory of Tika
Bob Rasmus
In Memory of Titan
Diane Hilborn
In Memory of Toulouse
Mary Jo & Harold Paul
In Memory of Tsavo
Carlye Cook
In Memory of “Uncle” Palmer
The Bechara Family
In Memory of Whoopi
Sandra Murphy
In Memory of Yoda
Wenda Morrone
In Memory of Zoe
Mary & William Claridge
In Memory of Zuki
Alice Siebecker
In loving memory of long-time HOV employee and volunteer Debra Thompson.
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Fall 2010
...To the Heart
HONORS
There are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley. Holidays,
birthdays, weddings, or just everyday good deeds can be a reason to celebrate - and transferring that good
feeling to direct aid for the shelter animals is the sweetest gift of all!
In Honor of Those Who Love
Animals
In Honor of Riley Becker
Michael & Kirsten King
In Honor of Deb Berglund’s
birthday
Maureen Gleason
In Honor of Bill Boltz
Angela & Joseph Rossman
In Honor of Lisa Boltz’s Birthday
Angel & Joseph Rossman
In Honor of Aspen & Robert Cok
Hilary Field
In Honor of Suzy Day & Jim
Penhale’s marriage
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Honor of Hilary Field
Michele Rippentrop
In Honor of Paige Gerlach’s
Birthday
Nancy & Ron Lurie
In Honor of Ginny Martin’s 90th
Birthday
Debby & Jim Bangs
In Memory of Macy Mayor
Katie & Richard Harte
In Honor of Maygan Olson
Payne Financial Group
In Honor of Gena Powell
Liddy Johnson
In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan
Schweitzer
June & Bob Schweitzer
In Honor of Liz Smith
Jessica Huber
In Honor of Janet Storey’s
Birthday
In Honor of Eric & Christie Trapp
Christie Johnson
In Honor of Joanna Wales
Margaret Schlotzhauer
In Honor of Woofstock volunteers
Elsa & Bob Montgomery
In Honor of Special Pets
In Honor of Griz & Hooch
Carolyn Wilmont
In Honor of Jake
Katy Brandis & Michael Vlases
In Honor of Lilly
Audelle Estes
Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them, and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. To
make a memorial or honor donation to Heart of the Valley, or if an error or omission has occured, please contact us at (406) 388-9399 or via e-mail
at [email protected]. This list reflects donations received between June 28, 2010 and October 11, 2010.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:
Keith Mainwaring
What motivates you to volunteer? As a retired carpenter with a ranch background, I have
the time and skills to do the building projects needed by
the Shelter. Many of the things I do would have to be left
undone if the Shelter had to hire them done.
What is the most rewarding experience while volunteering
at HOV?
I have always had a soft spot for dogs and it’s rewarding to
me to be able to help so many. It’s also great to have the
appreciation of the staff for the things I do.
Keith and a few of the weeds he pulled during HOV’s
Weed Pull.
Fall 2010
Was there a shelter animal that really sticks out in your
mind? If yes who and why? One animal that sticks out is our adopted calico cat Millie.
She’s my constant companion when I’m working around
home. While it’s difficult to pick one dog, the one I think
about most was a West Highland Terrier called Tippy.
(He didn’t look like Tippy to me, I called him Little Otis)
Thankfully he was adopted relatively soon but I still think
about him and hope that he has a good home.
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Non-Profit Org
U.S. Postage
PAID
Billings, MT
Permit No. 1
P.O. Box 11390
Bozeman, MT 59719
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Please report duplicate or inaccurate mailings to
(406) 388-9399, ext. 112
COMING SOON!
Volunteer Orientations
Learn all about HOV and about the exciting
volunteer opportunities that we offer.
November 6th and December 4th, 10 - 11:30
am at HOV. To register, email volunteer@
heartofthevalleyshelter.org, or call 388-9399.
Santa Paws
Come have your pet’s photo taken with
Santa at Petsmart on December 11th and
12th, 2010. Half of the cost of each photo is
donated to HOV!
Howlin’ at the Moon Snowshoe Shuffle
Join HOV on February 26, 2011 for a moonlit
snowshoe trek withyour dog at Moonlight
Basin, followed by a chili feed and live music!
Tickets are $20 per person, and include a tshirt and lots of goodies for you and your dog!
Kitty Pick of the Litter:
Kirin
At only one year old, Kirin has
spent over half her life at the
shelter. When she first arrived,
she was terribly fearful and shy.
But thanks to her lesson plan and
volunteers working one-on-one
with her, now she can usually
be seen lounging around in plain view! This fearful, shy kitten is
slowly becoming a more confident, beautiful adult cat.
The Dog Ball
The Dog Ball will take place at Riverside
Country Club on Friday, June 3rd, 2011.
Tickets are $150 per person. Guests will
enjoy a fully hosted cocktail hour and indooroutdoor silent auction, a delicious dinner, live
auction, and a night of dancing and fun!
For more information about upcoming
events, call (406) 388-9399 extension 112, or
email [email protected].
or go to our website at
www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org.
We are a proud member organization.
Learn more at www.montanashares.org
Staff’s Pick Pup:
Earl
Earl is a very loving
8 year old Australian
Shepherd mix. He
came to the shelter
from a hoarder who
had almost 90 dogs in
their home. Because
of his unstable home,
his ideal home will give him extra time to adjust and become
housetrained. He is quite energetic for his age, and with
time he will become your best friend! If you are looking for a
sweet, loyal and intelligent canine, come check out Earl!