The Tattle Tails- Spring 2016

Spring 2016

A publication for the friends of the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA

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Hot Weather Safety Tips 2016

With the summer months approaching it is important to not forget about summer safety for our furry friends. With just a few precautions you can ensure your pet will have a safe and happy summer.

Board of Directors Officers President Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Dr. Darnice Pettigrew Brandon Howdyshell Brenda Long Justin Bridges

Parasite Prevention - As the weather warms, flea and tick prevention becomes very important for our companion pets. It will keep your pet and home free from those nasty summer pests such as fleas and ticks. Talk to your veterinarian about the most appropriate preventative for your pet. Most over the counter preventatives are not as effective and end up in the long run more costly. Heartworm preventative is another treatment that dogs need not just during the summer months but all year long. Heartworms are transmitted through infected mosquitoes and infection can be deadly.

Directors Aaron Graves Dr. Charles H. Henderson, III Karen Mast

Dr. Nina K. Smith Butch Strawderman

Hours of Operation: Incoming Animals & Adoptions Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wednesday evenings from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Telephone: 540-434-5270 Email: info@rhspca.org Website: www.rhspca.org Address: 2170 Old Furnace Road P.O. Box 413 Harrisonburg, VA 22802

NEVER leave your pet in a parked car- Not even for a minute! On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. For example, on an 85 degree day the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes.

After 30 minutes, the temperature can reach 120 degrees.

Pets can easily suffer irreversible damage or die.

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Provide ample shade and water - Anytime your pet is outside, make sure they have protection from the sun and heat with plenty of fresh, cool water and shade. Add ice on those really hot days. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don’t obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from the heat.

ANIMAL PALOOZA! September 24: 9:30—1:30 Join us at Harrison Park in Bridgewater for our first ever Animal Palooza. This event is hosted by Rockingham Parks and Rec, with all proceeds benefiting the R-H SPCA. You can register your dog for up to three activities.

Fee to compete in up to 3 events: $10 per dog. For more information or to register, call 540.564.3160, or visit www.rockinghamcountyva.gov/.

Limit exercise on hot days - Take extra care when exercising your pet in the heat. Adjust duration and intensity of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On really hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours.

Be especially careful with pets with white colored ears as these pets are more susceptible to skin cancer. When walking your pet remember that asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet’s feet so walk your dog on grass if possible. Always carry water with you to keep your pet from dehydrating.

Activities include:  Dog Vs. Food  Pup Pageant  Amazing K-9 Race  Dancing with the Dogs  Rockingham Ruffs Got Talent

Thanks again to all our wonderful sponsors for Paws Under The Stars. It was a successful event, thanks to you!!

Email devdirector@rhspca.org if you would like to receive the newsletter electronically. Money saved will go directly to the care of the animals! facebook.com/rhspca

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Memorials In Memory of Lee A. Dofflemyer A.Swanson Williams James and Wanda Dalton Bryan and Carolyn Dalton Alan and Jennie Dalton Ronald and Martha Dofflemyer

In Memory of Charles V. Funk His sister Mae F. Morris and Family In Memory of “Bee” Julie Brumback In Memory of Anna Baker Shannon Leffel

In Memory of William Chalfant Presbytery of West Virginia John and Nancy Irvine Nancy and Ron Simon Janet and Jean Fifer

In Memory of Brad Rhodenizer’s Mother Eugene and Sherry Leffel In Memory of William Chelgren, Jr. James McHone Jewelry Vivian Hevener Thomas and Elaine Stauffer Harrisonburg Public Transportation Employees

In Memory of Janet Arehart Gallikers Dairy Steve, Vic, Kim, and everyone from the Shenandoah Valley Implant Institute Elmore, Hupp & Company PLC Tara and James Armentrout David and Rachel Frye Eileen Burke Bass Bill and Sally Brubeck Olivia Driver Staunton Machine Works – Steve, Jim, Jason, Justin, James and Liz Bonnie Young Peter Miller Keister Elementary School Thomas and Beth Hart in memory of her birthday

In Honor of 2016 Birthday Wishes: Donna and Randy Harper, Bryan, Blair, Brady, New Baby and Pet Parker Harper, Whitney Harper and Pet Tucker Harper Danny and Brandy Hales In Memory of Harley Kelly Sue Delaney In Memory of Kay Elaine Hawkins Laura Markham Dawn and Donald Smith Lamplighters, First United Methodist Church Cindy Deavers

In Memory of “Elizabeth Ann,” 22 years old and recent blindness and “Michal,” 12 years old, born with no back legs Anonymous

In Memory of our best friend “Bailey” Ted and Janet Bechtel

In Memory of “Gus” the sweetest dog of the Wong Family Carol Yetzer

In Honor of “Brandy” Leo Miller

In Memory of Ben DeGraff John and Nancy Irvine

In Memory of Warren "Shirtail" Garrett and his beloved "Sue Dog" that he adopted from the SPCA Dee Garrett

In Memory of Elizabeth Atkins John and Nancy Irvine

In Memory of “Gus,” beloved dog of Mike and Phyllis Wong and Family John and Betsy Mauzy

In Memory of Bob Atkins McHone Brothers, LLC Arthur and Mary Jo Mitchell Thomas and Emma Dunham Bobby and Beverly Miller

In Memory of Joanne Snoddy Arthur and Mary Jo Mitchell Norma Heath Richard and Rebecca Smith Phillip and Christina Updike Mary Blanks

In Memory of Elizabeth and Bob Atkins Martha Bocock instagram.com/rhspca

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Memorials In Honor of Jack and Linda Ridder Marylee Ford Huffman

In Honor of the Dedicated Doctors and Staff of Ashby Animal Clinic Marcia and John McGrath

In Memory of “Brie” Valerie Rice

In Memory of "Miles," the gentle giant of Bob and Sharon Moreland Marcia and John McGrath

In Memory of Helen Diehl John Whitmore Mildred and Robert Davis

In Memory of “Wilde Oscar” Marcia and John McGrath

In Memory of Lillian Weaver Auxiliary to the Virginia State Firefighter’s Association

In Memory of "Diesel," beloved cat of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson Marcia and John McGrath

In Memory of Jeffrey L. Harold Wanda Phillips New Market Exxon JMU Office of International Programs

In Honor of Kiaya Beasley Birthday Kiaya Beasley Melissa Kyger John and Jennifer Riner Jennifer Chapman B.A. & S.I. Shafqat

In memory of “Mork,” “Turk,” “Max,” “Toby,” “Hobo,” “Sambo,” all the schnauzers in my life that have loved me unconditionally and enriched my life, RIP In honor of “Bruno,” who is still there for me Gail Lohr

In Honor of Brenna’s 2nd Birthday Charles Billingsley

In Memory of Bill Messerley Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4150 Carolyn and Robert Gochenour Ronald “Butch” and Lynne Stover Brian and Christie Dove

In Memory of Gay Knox Dale and Charles Kipps In Memory of Margie “Til” Heatwole Betty Gentry-Metzler

In Memory of Chi-Chi & Annie Lorelei and Joseph Avery

In Memory of “Moose” Barbara Penney

In Loving Memory of Margaret Showalter Charles Funkhouser and Pat Loomis

In Memory of “Maggie,” beloved pet of Wade Family Barbara Penney

In Heavenly Happy Days Jimmy Sipe Charles Funkhouser and Pat Loomis

In Memory of “Mavis” Barbara Penney

In Memory of “Chester,” “Gracie,” “Felix,” and “Arley” Eileen Driver

In Memory of Peggy Whetzel Harrisonburg Mennonite Church Salt Sunday Class

In Memory of Glenn Hedrick Cheryl, Tom, and Sean Martin Rob, Laura, Paige, and Charlotte Daily

In Memory of “Sierra,” beloved pet Robin Teske In Memory of Wanda Sites W.R. and C.E. Harlow

In Memory of Joy Fisher Cheri, Vic, and Jenna Smith

In Memory of William Tyler Karen Green @rocktown_SPCA

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Summer Jam!

Memorials

About the Bands

In Memory of Moo, beloved companion of Jeff and Lisa Kratzer Donald and Ginger Usry

Party of Four

| 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | www.reverbnation.com/p4janglepop

The music of the seventies can be viewed as a reaction to the huge wake left behind by The Beatles. But by the 1980's and 1990's, the world was ready again to embrace melodic jangle pop. Power pop devotees like Matthew Sweet, the Posies, and Teenage Fanclub-clearly influenced by '60s melodies and song structure--opted for a more modern guitar sound. Bands like Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms, and Tom Petty represented middle American jangle pop, as contrasted with the mold-breaking innovation and aggression coming out of Seattle. With unerring accuracy, Party of Four plays it all and then some.

In Memory of Sherry Shannon RR Donnelley In Memory of “Tommy,” cat owned by Pat Loomis and Charles Funkhouser Terri Denton In loving, hugging Memory of "Tommy," our cat of 18 years Pat Loomis and Charles Funkhouser

Teaze

In loving, loving Memory of Aunt Rosie Gorham, you will be missed Pat Loomis and Family

A TEAZE show is a glimpse back in time, an authentic tribute to rocks most outrageous era. Playing the greatest party anthems from Bon Jovi to Van Halen, with stage moves Poison wouldn't dare attempt. If you long for the days when the grass was green, the girls were pretty (and so were the guys), let TEAZE pour their sugar on you.

In honor of Terri Denton - Miss-Chick-a-dee, thank you very much for your generous, kind thought in the SPCA PAWS program Love ya, Chick Pat

Three Sheets to the Wind

In honor of all the care for animals and hard work preparing for the successful Paws under the Stars – Bravo Pat Loomis and Charles Funkhouser

8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

| www.yachtrock.biz

Named both as "Best Band" by Richmond Magazine, and "Best Cover Band" by STYLE Weekly for five years running (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, and 2015), Three Sheets to the Wind is

In Memory of Phillip Campbell Farm Credit of the Virginias

America's #1 Tribute to Yacht Rock.Three Sheets to the Wind pays authentic tribute to AM Gold classics from the '70s and '80s.

In Memory of Reno, our German Shepherd Norman and Joyce Bradburn

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Upcoming Events Fundfest, 5:30 to 8 @ Turner Pavilion May 18: Twysted June 1: Justified June 15: Glass Betty June 28: Little Walter and the Convictions July 13: Who Shot John with Gypsy Town July 27: SRO with Kelly May Brown August 10: John Samson August 24: The Goodsons

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | www.teazerva.com

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