The Tattle Tails- Spring 2017

A publication for the friends of the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

Spring 2017

The Tattle Tails

Prosperous Paws Under the Stars

On March 18, many party go-ers joined the RockinghamHarrisonburg SPCA at the Spotswood Country Club for a night of delicious food, dancing, drinks, and fantastic music provided by Everyday People. Besides the dancing and food, there were several raffle prizes and live auction items including artwork, petcare supplies, gift certificates, jewelry, and more! wwThank you to all who attended the event, to those who donated raffle and auctions items, and to the staff and volunteers who helped organize and run the event. Thank you to Josh Puffenbarger for donating his auctioneer talents and helping the live auction go smoothly. Thank you to all the sponsors of the event who made this event possible and generously help the SPCA continue the mission to help the orphaned animals in the community. wwSpecial thanks to: Super Nova Sponsors LD&B Insurance and Financial Services, TG Land Holdings, LLC., Blue Ridge Insurance Services, Inc., Blue Ridge Bank, Heartland Veterinary Clinic, The Successful Mix, LLC., and Dr. & Mrs. Charles Henderson.

Blue Moon Sponsors Dick Meyers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat, Ken and Linda Kline, Andy Huggins, Butch Strawderman in memory of Jay Strawderman, May Supply, Union Bank and Trust, Classic Tuxedos, North Fork Veterinary Hospital, Kathy Moran and Marcie Harris, Fine Earth, Special Fleet Services, Anonymous, Summit Community Bank, and Ron Holsinger.

Shining Star Sponsors Camp Horizons, Terri Denton, Walmart DC 7045, United Bank, and Cottonwood Auctions.

Beverage Sponsors Blue Ridge Beverage, Butch Strawdernan, and Rodney Eagle.

Dessert Sponsors A.L. “Dick” Strawderman, and Chris, Cricket, and Olivia Driver. wwAll the proceeds from this event directly benefited the orphaned animals served by the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA.

Summer Jam: July 3, 2017 Location: Massanutten Resort Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10 p.m.

KID’S CORNER Brought to you by Massanutten WaterPark BEER & WINE GARDEN $4 tickets

FOOD Big Fat Daddy’s BBQ, Jack Brown’s Burger Joint, K’s Thai-American Grill, Eastern Star & Grillizza Pizza TICKETS Advance | $15 (April 28 - July 2) At-Gate | $20 Kids under 7 are free!

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FUNDFEST LINEUP

2016-17 Board of Directors Officers President Dr. Darnice Pettigrew Vice President Karen Mast Treasurer Brenda Long Secretary Justin Bridges

Directors Brandon Howdyshell Anngela Gibson Dr. Nina K. Smith Butch Strawderman

Staff Executive Director Anne Anderson Shelter Manager Maggie Rucker Adoption & Rescue Coordinator Jo Benjamin Humane Educator & Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Watson Development/Fundraising Manager Emily Higgins Assistant Managers Candice Dodson, Heather Cook Kennedy, Amber Nesselrodt Receptionist Kim Sites Animal Care Technicians Sandra Castro, Connie Delamater, Emma Haag, Candra Hisey, Olivia Towe, Ashley Williams, Charlotte Wylie Hours of Operation: Incoming Animals & Adoptions Monday-Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm– 7:00 pm Location: 2170 Old Furnace Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 413 Harrisonburg, Va. 22803 540-434-5270 info@rhspca.org www.rhspca.org

Fundfest is our charitable summer concert series where the RHSPCA teams up with local charities to provide a great time and raise money for great causes around the Valley!

Cost: $2 Time: 5:15 - 8:00 p.m.

Beer Tickets: $4 or $7 for two Location: Near Turner Pavilion in the grassy park across from the Daily News Record.

May 17 Relentless

July 12 Who Shot John

May 31 Little Walter & The Convictions

July 26 Standing Room Only with KMB

June 14 August 9 The Goodson Band Cheap Whiskey June 28 Everyday People

August 23 The Judy Chops

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The Tattle Tails is published quarterly for supporters and friends of the RockinghamHarrisonburg SPCA. Email devdirector@ rhspca.org if you would like to receive The Tattle Tails electronically.

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Memorials

(from January 1, 2017 through April 25, 2017)

In Memory Of Our Friends In Memory of Robert B. Arbogast and Ward H. Shipp Judith and Paul Swisher In Memory of Mary Berbes Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi In Loving Memory of Gene F. Brill and his beloved Poodle Granddogs, “Paristina” and “Sabastian” Caroline, Adair and Shimmer Brill In Memory of Lil Brabson Eugene and Sherry Leffel

In Memory of Kenneth M. Downey Ed and Betsy Craun Jimmy and Janet Guynn David Desper John and Rhonda Johnson Deann Reed Wade and Sharon Menefee Reva Martin Phill and Pam Ungar Ramona Bosserman Don and Carole Landes Valley Career and Technical Center In Memory of Robert Drake Barbara Kauffman

In Memory of Charles “Chuck” Carter Anonymous

In Memory of John R. Eagle Wayne & Kathlyn Carlton BeBe S Pope Dhana Krause Betty Hedrick Rockingham Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Eddie Ney and Margee Greenfield-Ney Carol Yetzer

In Memory of Ellen Clare Bev London In Memory of Mary Ann Clark Pat Loomis and Charles Funkhouser Eugene and Sherry Leffel

In Memory of James J. Geary Eileen Nelson Julie Brumback Pamela Helsley Harrisonburg Unitarian Universalists

In Memory of Dr. Galen G. Craun Charles Funkhouser

In Memory of Rosie and Herman Gorham Pat Loomis

In Memory of Wade Craun Charles Funkhouser Amvets Post VA 7 Anonymous

In Memory of Janet Dean Hartman Donna H. Robinson Truck Enterprises, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Lyal Hood Virginia K. Woolf Doris H. Emswiler Janice Hoover Families Elizabeth Ryan Eddie and Jan Galvin

In Memory of William “W.B.” Carpenter, Jr. Charles Funkhouser & Pat Loomis

In Memory of Jane Thomas Dove John and Alice Williams Broadway High School Class of 1955 RMH Medical Staff

You can honor or memorialize a special person or pet in your life by donating to the R-H SPCA, which helps us care for the orphaned and abandoned animals in our community. What better way is there to honor or memorialize a pet, a friend or a family member than by helping our animals in need? Email devdirector@rhspca.org or call 540-434-5270.

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In Memory of Dick Hollar Charles Funkhouser In Memory of Garold Hopkins West Side Baptist Church Tillie Offenbacker Anonymous Julia Rader

Young, Nicholas, Branner & Phillips LLP Jeanie O’Brien Rachel and Graham Lilly Charles and Barbara Roberts Jack and Betty Albert Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission Staff Leslie Farrington

In Memory of Elaine Joecks Virginia Miller

In Memory of Ollie Oliver Janice Hamilton

In Memory of Kristin Jones Judith and Paul Swisher

In Memory of Carle “Carla” Phibbs Judith and Paul Swisher

In Memory of Beatrice Kegley Lana and Lewis Kemper Wallace & Nancy Winebriner

In Memory of Chad Rhodes Bev London In Memory of Gene C. Snyder Paul and Marsha Rexrode Ed Sipe Paul and Dorlores Long Richard A. Holsinger Nancy H. Voorhees Shirley Shifflett Denese Simons Cara Revett Peggy Allen Ken and Linda Kline Lois M. Rhodes

In Memory of Elaine Kohlman First Choice Home Health Services LLC In Memory of Linda Layman Wanda S. Moad Steve and Dori Walk Eileen Waterhouse Doris L. Harsh Diane C. Davis LSC Communications Dorothy E. Simmers Jeffrey & Faye Curl In Memory of Al Milander and His Cats and Dogs Jo Ann Milander In Memory of Eugene “Gene” Nemoytin Denton Family Charitable Foundation Carol A. Yetzer Charles Funkhouser & Pat Loomis In Memory of William G. O’Brien Richard Burtt Mr. & Mrs. John R. Riley Marcella Mullenax Stephen T. Heitz David and Rachel Frye Beverly London Carolyn Snow Charles Funkhouser & Pat Loomis Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center Timothy and Cartha Smith

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In Memory of Boyd “Rocky” Swisher Charles Funkhouser and Pat Loomis In Memory of Lauren Tate Jane L. Smith Joyce M. Schumacher Beth Anderson In memory of Gary A. Templon James Wolfe In Memory of Randy (Red) Waggy Robert & Kathy Waggy In Memory of Charles Wampler Pat Loomis and Charles Funkhouser In Memory of Robert C. Williams Betty Hedrick Marguerite C. Allen

Barbara Kauffman Joan Byrd

In Memory Of Our Pets In Memory of “Arlie”, “Sam” and “River,” beloved pets of Mary Ann and Jeff Miller Donna Robinson

In Memory of “Quincy” Douglas Harrison In Memory of “Roxie” Evelyn Hoover In Memory of "Rumble" John, Rhonda, and Karenell Johnson

In Memory of “Barnum” & “Bailey,” beloved dogs of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Chrisley Kay and James Acker

In Memory of “Sammie” Drechsler Janice Drechsler

In Memory of "Charlie" Barry M. Rhodes

In Memory of "Sammy," "Rita," and "Grace" Billy and Joan Hulvey

In Memory of "Charlie," Our Best Friend Walter and Doris Whitmore

In Memory of our pets, each one left paw prints on our hearts – “Shadow, ” “Ginger,” “Scruffy,” “Monkey,” “Curly,” “Boogie,” “Prissy,” “Cuddles,” “Cinder,” “Lucky,” and “Harley” Robert & Kathy Waggy

In Memory of My Best Friends, “Ellé” and “Libby” Lilly Forrest In Memory of our beloved dogs, “Emma Lou”, “Tenderfoot,” and “Scottie” Susan L. Schuckman In Memory of “Hobo,” our beloved GSD Norman and Joyce Bradburn

In Memory of “Tessie,” the best dog in the world Janice Hamilton In Memory of “Trevor” and “Kyffin” Trimble, beloved dogs of Cecelia and Doug Trimble Denise A. Whitman

In Memory of “Jake,” beloved pet of Sherry Brooks and Family Milla Wisecarver

In Memory “Winnie,” beloved pet of Abigail Zoellner Joseph and Lorelei Avery

In Memory of “Kody” Dixie Arbogast Anne Anderson

In Honor of Fonda and Richard Cullers Phillis J. Spitzer

In Memory of "Margaret Ann," our Shih Tzu Dr. F.E. and Mrs. Murray In Memory of “Miss Kitty,” beloved pet of Pam and Richard Wilkins Donald and Ginger Usry Jerry and Faye Curl

In Honor Of Our Friends

In Honor of Dee Dee Dawson Harrisonburg High School In Honor of my chick-a-dee friend, Terri Denton Pat Loomis In Honor of Dr. Walter Green Carol Yetzer

In Memory of “Oreo,” he graciously shared his life until recently with Lyn and Carol Bess Mary G. Keller

In Honor of Lincoln’s birthday Cathy Fulk Paige and Andrew Hawkins

In Memory of My Cat, "Pistol" Carolyn Price

In Honor of Gail Lohr’s Birthday Phillis J. Spitzer

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In Honor of Deputy Charles Turner Robbin Holland In Honor of Bryan Vanderwarker’s birthday Anne Vanderwarker In Honor of Kristen Vanderwarker’s birthday Anne Vanderwarker In Honor of Steven J. Yunker Michelle M. Crotteau Robin and Harry Atwood Kathleen Kraft Andrew and Suzanne Perrine Rebecca Sasser Laughing Dog Productions LLC

Cat Success Story: ASPCA Cat Transport

Thanks to a partnership with a ASPCA relocation and transport program, the R-H SPCA was able to transport a total of 19 cats to a shelter in Massachusetts.

These cats were transported to a shelter where they have a greater chance of adoption, while our shelter makes room for a busy kitten season. Happy tails to them all and thank you to the R-H SPCA staff for making this transport happen.

In Honor of our friends cats “Bella” & “Princessa” Dana Cornett In Honor of “Duncan” & “Riley,” beloved miniature poodles of the Malabad Family Marylee Ford Huffman In Honor of “Parker” & “Casanova,” best shelter cats ever Tom and Michele Rosengarth In Honor of “Teddy” Evelyn Hoover In Honor of "Wylie," "Digger," "George," "Mimi," and "Brodie" Billy and Joan Hulvey

May 6 - Kids for K9s Dog Walk @ Skyline Middle School @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

May 19 - Adult (16+) Volunteer Orientation @ R-H SPCA @ 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Staff member, Olivia Towe helps load cats on the transport van that took 19 cats to a shelter in Massachusetts.

Kitten Shower It’s kitten season! Please help us stock our shelves for the babies by donating items on our wish list.

WISH LIST Iams Wet Canned Kitten Food Purina Dry Kitten Food Kitten Milk Replacer, Powered Cash/Check Donations For a complete list of items needed visit: If you have any questions, please call the shelter at 540-434-5270.

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For more informaiton on events visit: www.facebook.com/ rhspca/events

May 13 - Kitten Shower @ R-H SPCA @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

In Honor Of Our Pets In Honor of “Bam Bam” & “Pebbles,” new paw prints on our heart Robert & Kathy Waggy

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 29 - Shelter closed to public for Memorial Day June 10 - Junior (12-15) Volunteer Orientation @ R-H SPCA @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

June 17 - Rocking-R Ace Hardware Showcase @ Ace Hardware @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 4 - Shelter closed to public for Independence Day A special thank you to everyone who has donated their time, talents, and financial support to the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA. Every little bit helps these orphaned animals find their forever homes!

Thank you for the generous support!

7 year old, Emmy Peery visited the shelter with her mom, Meg Peery, and sister, Caroline Peery, to donate a variety of dog and cat toys as well as food. Our furry friends say thank you!

Thank you to the 2nd grade class at Fulks Run Elementary School who produced and sold Chex Mix and donated the proceeds to the shelter. Their donation has made a difference in the lives of the homeless animals!

The Ashby Animal Clinic donated two Jeeps full of food for our shelter animals. The animals truely appreciate their generousity!

A group of students at the JMU Hart School donated their proceeds from the “Carnival for A Cause” event on April 3.

We thank them for their contribution to helping serve and protect the homeless animals in our community!

The 2nd and 3rd Grade class at Spotswood Elementary donated the proceeds of their sale to the SPCA. We greatly appreciate their support!

Foster Success Story: Ricky Gets a Chance The day before Christmas Eve, volunteer dog walker Jana Landes came to the shelter to walk dogs. In between walks, she stopped by the front desk to ask if we had any dogs that might benefit from being in a foster home. wwThe first dog that came to mind was Ricky. Ricky is an American English Coonhound mix who had been at the shelter for almost two months. Like many hounds we see, Ricky came to us as a stray on the skinny side, most likely a hunting dog who got separated from the pack and couldn’t find his way back. wwDuring his time at the shelter, Ricky was always a sweet and gentle soul, but was a very nervous little fellow. He would sit curled up in a little ball on his bed, patiently waiting for someone to offer him a treat.

He would take them ever so gently from your hand, but not before he does a few spins around his kennel, and steadily working up the courage to approach the front of his enclosure and take it lightly from their hand. wwGoing home with the Landes family was literally the opportunity of a lifetime for Ricky.

A few days into his stay in his foster home, we received an update from them: “Ricky has been such a sweetheart! He has been great with our boys, dogs, and only curious with the cat. He loves a soft doggie bed, treats, and lots of petting. He has such potential and just needs time to build up his confidence.” wwWhile Ricky was out in foster care, he received an adoption application from someone who had seen him on our website. They set up a time for the adopter to go to the foster’s house and it was love at first sight. wwWe receive updates on Ricky regularly. He is slowly but surely continuing to come out of his shell, gaining confidence and becoming the family dog we knew he could be. All this was thanks to a foster who gave him a chance!

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