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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