The Tattle Tails- Winter 2018

A publication for the friends of the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

Winter 2018 Please join us for our premier fundraiser of the year

The Tattle Tails

DISCO DOGS & CATURDAY NIGHT FEVER March 10, 2018 7 p.m. — 11 p.m.

Get your groove on at Brix and Columns Vineyard 1501 Dave Berry Rd. McGaheysville, VA 22840

$75 per person

Please RSVP

by Feb. 23

Groovy tunes

by Mike Davis

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic Beverages included

raffle and auction items hors d’oeuvres provided by

Thank you to our FURR OUt sponsors!

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Henderson RSVP by calling Emily Eby at 540-434-5270 or emailing devdirector@rhspca.org.

All proceeds benefit the orphaned animals at the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

32 Animals Adopted During Home for the Holidays Event

Thank you to all the adopters who opened their hearts and homes to these once orphaned animals who needed your love. We want to especially thank the following veterinary practices who provided free spay and neuter surgeries for many of the animals in order to help them find a home in time for the holidays.

Thank you!

Ashby Animal Clinic, Broadway Veterinary Hospital, Copper Ridge Animal Hospital, Dayton Animal Clinic, Green Meadows Veterinary Services, Harrisonburg Animal Hospital, Heartland Veterinary Clinic, Maple Lane Veterinary, Massanutten Animal Clinic, New Market Veterinary Clinic, North Fork Veterinary Hospital, and Valley Veterinary Hospital.

2017- 2018 Board of Directors Officers President Dr. Darnice Pettigrew Vice President Karen Mast Treasurer Brenda Long Secretary Justin Bridges

Directors Brandon Howdyshell Anngela Gibson Michael Sharp

Staff Executive Director Anne Anderson Shelter Manager Maggie Rucker Adoption & Rescue Coordinator Jo Benjamin Humane Educator & Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Watson Development/Fundraising Manager Emily Eby Assistant Managers Candice Dodson, Heather Cook Kennedy, Amber Nesselrodt Receptionist Kim Sites Animal Care Technicians Sandra Castro, Rebecca Cwalina, Connie Delamater, Emma Haag, Ashlie Hoefler, 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

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Upcoming Events February 21 5:30 - 7 p.m.

March 6 5:30 - 7 p.m.

March 23 3- 4:30 p.m.

April 5 April 20 May 11

5:30 - 7 p.m.

3- 4:30 p.m.

3 - 4:30 p.m.

February 23 3 - 4 p.m.

March 7 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

April 13 2 - 3 p.m.

April 28 1 - 2:30 p.m All Orientations held at the R-H SPCA; 2170 Old Furnace Rd. Visit Adoption facebook.com/rhspca/ Showcases events for an updated list of adoption showcases!

FUNDRAISERS February 26 Woof Down Some Chipotle

Just come in to the Chipotle in Harrisonburg from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Bring in the fundraiser flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated!

March 10 Disco Dogs and Caturday Night Fever

7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Brix and Columns Vineyard. RSVP by Feb 23

April 3 Paint Nite at Capital Ale House at 6 p.m.

Learn to paint “Dog on the Beach” step by step. $15 of each ticket purchased is donated to the animals!

April 16 Purrfect Night for Panera

Help support the animal by eating Panera. Bring in our flyer or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order and Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase.

April 18 Great Community Give

A day of giving for the local community! See Facebook for more details!

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

Money saved will go directly to the care of animals!

Memorials

(from October 24, 2017 through February 5, 2018)

In Memory Of Our Friends

In Memory of Shirley Hevener Vivian E. Hevener In Memory of Elaine Joecks Eugene C. and Sherry Leffel

In Memory of Richard Bernier Eugene C. and Sherry Leffel

In Memory of Harry Steven Judy Eugene C. and Sherry Leffel

In Memory of Caroline Brill Dale and Charles Kipps

In Memory of Linda Layman Jerry and Janet Wampler

In Memory of Walter Campbell David Jones Bergton Library Advisory Commission

In Memory of Mary Lee Long Mary Louise Long

In Memory of Chuck Carter David and Brenda Minnick In Memory of Norman Clatterbuck Richard and Donna Tinsley Kaye Gary In Memory of Douglas Crider Jerry Crider Lois Rhodes In Memory of Wayne and Dorothy Daniels Garry E. and Leah D. Sherman In Memory of Betty Jane Davis Karen Necsary In Memory of Sammie Drechsler Janice Drechsler In Memory of Michele Davis-Hogsett Melanie Lilly In Memory of Leona Hottinger Wanda and Kevin Rexrode In Memory of Joe Gardner J. Carol Gardner

In Memory of Tamara Grandle Long Eugene C. and Sherry Leffel In Memory of Greg Painter Patricia L. Whitmore In Memory of Barbara Pettigrew Butch Strawderman Loring and Anngela Gibson Kevin and Avra K. Leigh Chris and Kris Carroll Lowell Berry JoAnn N. Milander Brenda Dean Long Chris and Emily Eby Beverly London James F. Olsen In Memory of Chad Rhodes Betty Sue Melchor In Memory of Tim Runion Beverly London In Memory of Robert Sellers Blue Ridge Florist

In Memory of Alice Hansburger Robert G. and Susan Gier Gilmer

In Memory of Sandra Kay Shiflet Jennifer Armstrong Noland and James McHone Anne Carver Clayton and Jacqueline Towers Kathy L. Hilbert

In Memory of Jamie Hedrick Betty Hedrick

In Memory of Sean Benjamin Stallings John Davis

In Memory of John David Giorgini Mary Jo Heckman

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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James and Jeri Mclnyre In Memory of Jody Ann Turner Raeann McCarty Court Staff of U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

In Memory of “Bob” Chris and Emily Eby In Memory of “Bogey”, “Katie”, and “Winnie” Leroy G. and June B. Williams

In Memory of Sandra Kay VanPelt Harry and Susanne Byrd

In Memory of “Bubby Jessee”, “Happy Sam Whitmore”, and “Mint Whitmore aka Prissy Missy” Nancy J. Whitmore

In Memory of Leroy Whetzel Sharon Layman

In Memory of “Charlie” Walter C. and Doris M. Whitmore

In Memory of Fred Whitmore Patricia L. Whitmore

In Memory of “Cherie,” our precious poodle Lowell and Patricia Robinson

In Memory of Pat Windmiller Donald and Margie Zimmerman Ron and Pam Seibert Harry and Barbara Bradley Dennis and Wannetta Hughes Thomas M. and Pat Manley

In Memory of “Cheyanne” Bonnie Crawford

In Memory of Joseph Woelfling Kevin and Avra K. Leigh Kathy and Macie Moran-Harris Rhonda and John Cooper

In Memory Of Our Pets In Memory of “Ani” Janice Hamilton

In Memory of “Bandit”, “Callie”, “Megan”, “Peaches”, “Snickers”, and “Trina” Olen O. and Frances J. Dovel

In Memory of “Chessy” and “Cuffy” Kathryn A. Bennett In Memory of “Chloe” and our SPCA dogs “Josie” and “Sadie” James O. and Barbara D. Shifflett In Memory of “Danno-Kitty” Bonnie G. Thompson In Memory of “Drew” Julia F. Ritchie In Memory of “Eddie”, “Lucy”, “Macy”, and “Sam” James and Katherine Kaeli In Memory of “Felix” and “Orly” Jack and Eileen S. Driver

In Memory of “Baxter” Barbara and John Penney

In Memory of “Fluffy” Debra S. Mason

In Memory of “Baxter” Robert G. and Susan Gier Gilmer

In Memory of “Frisky” and “Suzie” Ron and Michelle Ornstein

In Memory of “Bella” and “Patches” Joseph D. and Diana M. Enedy

In Memory of “Gil” Patricia Benninghove

In Memory of “Belle”, “Bo”, “Callie”, “Luther” and “Spike” John A. and Nancy S. Sowers

In Memory of “Ginger” Tim and Maria Brown

In Memory of “Belle” Carol A. Yetzer In Memory of “Bo”, “Flo”, “Madam”, “Nemo”, “Phoebe”, and “Toby” S. Grayson Sless

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In Memory of “Hermie”, “Miss”, “Tucker”, and many other faithful pets Richard L. and Pamela B. Wilkins Donald L. and Ginger B. Usry In Memory of “Hokie” Michael Z. and Susan H. Koch In Memory of “Ike” and “Scruffy”

Yvonne Loker

Cathy and Dave Moyer

In Memory of “Jak” Donald L. and Ginger B. Usry

In Memory of “Sawyer” Brenda Sue Wilkinson

In Memory of “Johnny” Julie Weikert

In Memory of beloved cat “Sunny” Kenneth E. and Karen H. Lohr

In Memory of “KD,” beautiful, beloved, and brave Eric and Jaybe Rynar

In Memory of “Tip” and “Zeb” Richard L. and Jenny C. Meadows

In Memory of “Kody” Dixie G. Arbogast

In Memory of all the pets I’ve loved before Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Murray

In Memory of “Lee” Bradely C. and MaryAnne Akers In Memory of “Leroy” Leo Miller In Memory of “Lexi” Carol A. Yetzer In Memory of “Lil Red” Sharon Layman In Memory of “Maggie” Vickie Dean In Memory of “Magpie” Traci Zimmerman In Memory of “Mandie” Thomas Addy In Memory of “Midnight” Scott and Robin Mongold In Memory of “Mog” Phyllis Peterson

In Honor Of Our Friends In Honor of Christy Cunningham Annette Forhadel In Honor of Ms. Terri Denton Joseph W. and Elaine F. Behl

In Honor of Kirby Downey’s 7th birthday S. Edward and Betsy Craun In Honor of Judi Fields Corey Fields In Honor of Karin Flagle Christopher and Olivia Driver In Honor of Cate G.’s birthday Erin Morris In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gearing Joseph W. and Elaine F. Behl In Honor of Joe and Crystal Hayden Marylee Ford Huffman

In Memory of “Ms. Maddie” Thomas and Kathy Dunham

In Honor of Sarah Jones Love, Sylvia and Judy Judith A. Dilts

In Memory of “Muffin” and “Pepper” Christopher and Anne Kendrick

In Honor of Kathy and Jim Kaeli Keith and Mary Lawder

In Memory of “Myla” Sandra Long

In Honor of Magpie, beloved feline histopathologist Jessica Walters

In Memory of beloved dachshund, “Ophelia” Jon and Sara B. Ritchie

In Honor of Rebecca Meadows Denis Meadows

In Memory of our beloved cat, “Phil” Robert Templon

In Honor of Betty Miller from Mt. Sidney United Methodist Jeffery D. and Faye B. Curl

In Memory of “Prinsie” Don and Suzanne Criss In Memory of “Prissy”

In Honor of Becca and Eric Miller Raymond Sellers

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In Honor of Sharon Newman Jeffery and Carla Newman

In Honor of “Hank” Gregory L. and Ellen Grove

In Honor of North Fork Veterinary Hospital for their kind care during our last days “Owen”, “Rudy”, and “Bob” Anderson

In Honor of “Hap”, “Lulu”, “Oliver” and “Sag” Kenneth G. and Linda R. Berry

In Honor of Adeline Rynar Janet Murray In Honor of Andrea Sanders Betty Wenger In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Maupin Stewart Joseph W. and Elaine F. Behl In Honor of Dale Wegner II Dale and Waneta Wegner In Honor of Dr. and Mrs. David Whitehead Joseph w. and Elaine F. Behl

In Honor Of Our Pets

In Honor of “Indie” Harter Michael and Gwendyl Harter In Honor of “Hazel” and “Misha” Paula J. Putman In Honor of “Humphrey” Susan Berry In Honor of “Journey” Arbogast Dwight and Donna G. Arbogast In Honor of “Kitty Bennett” Celia M. Mitchell In Honor of “Little Kitty” and “Mr. Fluffers” Kurt Magalis

In Honor of “Adeline’s” bark mitzvah Betty Becker

In Honor of “Lucky”, “Lucy”, and “Sally” Olen O. and Frances J. Dovel

In Honor of “Ava”, “Chloe”, “Fuzzie”, and “JJ” Olen O. and Frances J. Dovel

In Honor of “Mikey” Julie Weikert

In Honor of “Bama” Betty Wenger

In Honor of “Miss Molly” Julia Ritchie

In Honor of “Callie” Brower Anne Simmers Brower

In Honor of “Mr. Mel” Eric Jenkins

In Honor of “Dusty” Marvin C. and Grace W. Hillsman

In Honor of “Magnolia” and “Mesi” Paldao Michael and Gwendyl Harter

In Honor of “Gabby Rose” Edward and Melinda Rose

In Honor of “Pip” and “Toothless” Ron and Michelle Ornstein

In Honor of “Gabby” and “PJ” Mark D. and Linda S. Hensley

In Honor of “Raider” Lanny L. and Phyllis Branner

In Honor of “Ginger”, “Josie” and “Moe” Lucy R. Deyerle

In Honor of “Raven” David and Brenda Minnick

In Honor of beloved cat “Gypsy” Olen O. and Frances. J. Dovel A sincere and special THANK YOU to: The Anonymous Fund of the Community Foundation North Fork Veterinary for having a Christmas raffle fundraiser Ten Thousand Villages for hosting a community shopping event The Plecker Family Fund of the Community Foundation

Show some for the animals by donating with ease online today! rhspca.org/donate

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Success Stories!

Cats and Humans Find Their Inner Yogi

Thank you to everyone who participated and donated a bag of cat food in order to help our feline friends.

We greatly appreciate everyone making this event so fun! A special thank you to Veronica Whalen Jones for donating her time as our yoga instructor. Meowmaste!

My Friend Calls It a Foster Fail, We Think It Was Just Meant To Be Written by Raider’s Mom Raider is a four year old hound who came to the shelter in July ‘17. As part of our protocol he was tested for heartworms and he came back positive. Heartworm treatments can be expensive and pose a serious health threat if untreated. Raider was placed into foster in October ‘17 to start undergoing his treatments at North Fork Veterinary Hospital and be in a better environment for recovery. We are very thankful for fosters who help animals like Raider, veterinarians who help treat these orphaned pets and individuals who donate to our NOVA fund that covers these types of medical expenses.

From day one at our house, Raider wanted to make friends with everyone and everything. He was gentle with our toddler and two indoor cats, and was very curious about his surroundings… he even tried to make friends with his reflection in the mirror!

Raider was so happy to make new friends, and Hammy and Laura (our resident dogs) were very excited to have someone new in the pack. wwIt only took Raider a few days after meeting Hammy and Laura to become comfortable in his new home, and it only took a few days after that for him to protest going into his crate. One day when I was trying to coax Raider into his crate, Hammy went in first and blocked his way as if to say “Don’t put Raider in there!” He now eats, sleeps, goes for walks and does everything with Hammy and Laura. wwOur daughter likes to hug and kiss all the dogs, and Raider is especially patient with her. They were adorable on the evening of his last shot. My daughter was very happy to see that Raider was home from the doctor, and hugged and kissed him “to make sure he’s better.” He knows how to open the baby gate and let himself into her room, and doesn’t seem to mind when she includes him as a prop in her play time. wwDuring our short time as a foster family for Raider, we grew to love him very dearly. As the days went by it got harder for me to remember that we were only fostering Raider, and when a lady approached me and said she was interested in adopting him I had to swallow the lump in my throat. It occurred to me in that instant that I just couldn’t imagine sending him home with someone else…it’s like he was always meant to be here with us. So for Christmas this year our home officially included one more member of the pack. We adopted Raider on December 22, 2017!

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