The Tattle Tails- Summer 2018

Summer

2017- 2018 Board of Directors Officers President Dr. Darnice Pettigrew Vice President Brandon Howdyshell Treasurer Brenda Long Secretary Anngela Gibson

Directors Michael Sharp Justin Bridges Sheri Brown Nina Smith

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 Amber Nesselrodt, Emily Oblinger, Hannah Voss Receptionist Allison Stidham Animal Care Technicians Sandra Castro, Connie Delamater, Candra Hisey, Olivia Towe, Ashley Williams, Charlotte Wylie, Lisa Delamater, Mikayla Jarvis

Upcoming Events Foster Orientations September 29 October 17 November 16

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

Volunteer Orientations September 21 October 12 October 23 November 7

3 - 4:30 p.m.

3 - 4:30 p.m.

5:30 - 7 p.m.

5:30 - 7 p.m.

All Orientations held at the R-H SPCA; 2170 Old Furnace Rd. September 14 Petsmart National Adoption Weekend | 1 - 3 p.m. | Petsmart

Adoption Showcases

September 29 Harrisonburg International Festival | 12 - 6 p.m. | Hillandale Park

Visit facebook.com/rhspca/events for a full list of adoption showcases!

Announcements T-Shirts for Sale! $15 plus tax. S, M, L, and XL available.

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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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 May 10, 2018 - August 13, 2018)

In Memory Of Our Friends

In Memory of Charles Bazzle Sara Foltz Charles and Dorothy White Deanna Foltz Gerald and Yolanda May

In Memory of Virginia Lee Berrocal Paul and Marsha Rexrode

In Memory of Noah Anthony Miller Catherine Lochead In Memory of Bill O’Brien Jean O’Brien In Memory of Donald Everett Phares Sherry Pearson In Memory of Gary Porter Michele Sheffer

In Memory of Nina Bradburn Rebecca Hanson Donna Fulk Jane Cooper

In Memory of Florie Ritchie Graves Family David Bleach and Katherine Ciak Gianluca De Fazio Walter and Patricia Wratchford Charles and Elsie Ziegenfus Mary Miller Turner Energy Services Group

In Memory of Eleanor Canter John Canter

In Memory of Chad Rhodes Betty Sue Melchor

In Memory of Ben Casey Dawndrea Casey

In Memory of Gene Rohart Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC Margaret Cahill Dale and Jean Boyers

In Memory of Kevin Boyle Bill Loomis

In Memory of Robert Davis Carol and Joe Moroney In Memory of Paula Kratzer Dean Melrose Church of the Brethren In Memory of Marianne Halterman Robert Halterman In Memory of Steve Harris Brenda Schwarzkopf In Memory of Joyce Helbraun Michael and Violet Allain Denise Whitman In Memory of Karen Hornick Donald and Elizabeth Guthrie In Memory of Linda Baker Light Sherry and Eugene Leffel Kent and Christy Puffenbarger

In Memory of Dawn Avery Smith Conni Burket In Memory of Weldon Southerly Bill Rader In Memory of Brenda Phillips Stearn Christy, Wanda, Wannetta, and C.H. In Memory of Nancy Strawderman Stearn Sherry and Eugene Leffel 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 Rosalie Walters Lisa Crofton

In Memory Of Our Pets In Memory of “Candy,” beloved border collie Marylee Ford and “Bunches” In Memory of “Dusty,” faithful friend to Caroline, Ella, Michelle, and Patrick Debra Mason In Memory of “Humphrey” Susan Berry In Memory of “Jag” and “Walker” Linda Hamrick In Memory of “Johnny” Julie Weikert In Memory of beloved cat “Koko” Jayne and Eric Rynar In Memory of “Maggie” Vickie Dean In Memory of “Minnie,” head of the Owyar-Hosseini canine household Susan Palocsay In Memory of “Sadie” Morris Caroline Siemer In Memory of “Snoopy,” beloved pet of Christy Morgan Milla Sue Wisecarver In Memory of “Lacey” Spruhan Denise Whitman In Memory of “Oreo,” beloved companion of the Armstrong Family Ricahrd and Pamela Wilkins In Memory of “Squeaky” Ursolina Creel

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In Honor Of Our Friends In Honor of Avery Brown Barbara Barss In Honor of Corinne and Bob’s Marriage Eleanor Baker In Honor of James Edward Ford’s Birthday Marylee Ford Huffman In Honor of Gina Kirkpatrick’s Birthday Mary and James Eye In Honor of Paul Malabad for Father’s Day Marylee Ford Huffman In Honor of Lee Norford RE Fawley Jack and Mary Whitley In Honor of Dr. Darnice Pettrigew Wayne and Sandy Mongold

In Honor Of Our Pets In Honor of “Gus,” Harry,” and “Tim” Victoria Richardson In Honor of “Mikey” Julie Weikert In Honor of “Molly’s” 7th year Linda Spire In Honor of “Sophie” Sara Zimmerman In Honor of “Warron Peace” Jeanette and Darold Crawford

A special thank you to Estate of Charles Conrad Byers given by Frances Ann Byers for a very generous gift to the RockinghamHarrisonburg SPCA. We greatly appreciate the funds provided in order to help us carry out our mission of helping homeless animals in our local community. We greatly appreciate the support.

Harrisonburg-Massanutten Rotary Club Trivia Fundraiser!

Calling all geeks who enjoy micro-brews! Join us and the Harrisonburg-Massanutten Rotary Club to help raise funds for local pets in need while having a great time! Proceeds benefit Breaking Free and the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA.

Thursday, September 20

Walk-ins welcome! $25 per person for trivia (food sold seperately)

5 :30 - 9:00 p.m.

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Pale Fire Brewing Company Ice House 217 S. Liberty St. #105

Sponsor a table!

$300 for four person table Includes 2 complementary beers and an Urgie’s cheesesteak and chips per person.

For more information contact C.J. Chenoweth at 540-746-1111 or cchenoweth@BECPAS.com.

Update on Heartworm Positive Dogs Thank you to everyone who so generously donated to the Nova Medical Fund toward our dogs that tested positive for heartworm disease. We are so appreciative of your kindness and generousity that truly helped these loving animals become healthy and happy in their new homes. We are proud to say that five out of the six dogs have undergone the beginning stages or completed their heartworm treatment. Wayne Brady is still at the shelter patiently waiting for his turn!

Come on down Drew Hairy! This goofy fellow was adopted this August!

Wagtastic Beast was adopted in July Bob Barker, adopted in after quite a journey.

August, underwent a round He was treated for of heartworm treatment, heartworms, had spent time recovering in his leg amputated, foster and learning how recovered in a foster to be an inside dog. He is home for weeks, and now with his forever family only after a few days and will be retested for back at the shelter heartworm in the coming found his forever months. home.

Alex Trebark was adopted in June by these two lovely ladies!

Vanna White was adopted in July. Her new mom says she is doing super well. She is finished her heartworm treatment and can tell she is feeling so much better. She is working on her shyness and is learning some fun tricks!

She gets more confident each day.

Wayne Brady, a five year old beagle, is still waiting for his forever home. This silly man is guaranteed to make you laugh with his fun attitude and excitement about treats.Can’t adopt?

Think about fostering or donating.

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Special Tail Wags and Purrs To...

Joseph and Noah for asking for donations to the shelter instead of birthday gifts this year. You guys are dino-mite!

Dave’s Taverna for hosting a fundraiser and adoption showcase on July 20th. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the shelter and enjoy some good food and beverages.

Chili’s of Harrisonburg for hosting a fundraiser all day on August 4th in order to benefit the animals in need at our shelter. Thank you for the support!

Everyone who donated food to our hungry animals after WHSV released a story we took in 300 animals in the month of June. We appreciate the kind gesture!

Carolyn and Peyton Keenee, with 4 Hands 8 Paws, for donating proceeds from their business that sells adorable animal related t-shirts, bandanas, decor, and more. Check out their products at https://4hands8pawssite.weebly.com/.

All the local area veterinarians who continue to work with us by spaying and neutering animals, preforming life saving surgeries, and being there whenever they are needed. A special acknowlegement to Massanutten Animal Clinic who has recently agreed to donate a feline spay or neuter surgery each month. We thank Heartland Veterinary Clinic and Ashby Animal Clinic for their continued support and offering help whenever called upon.

They truly have the best interest of the animals at heart. An important shoutout to our volunteer vets, Dr. Pettigrew of North Fork Veterinarian Hospital and Dr. Leavenworth, who donate their time each week to treat all the animals in our care.

Success Stories!

DID YOU KNOW? We have a “Did You Know?� blog on our website at https://www.rhspca.org/ did-you-know. This blog covers a variety of animal welfare related topics like what to do if you come across possibly orphaned wildlife, the debate about indoor/ outdoor cats, what a day in the life is like at the shelter, and more.

Longest Resident, Nom Nom Bigfoot Adopted!

Nom Nom Bigfoot, a two year old bluetick hound mix, called the shelter his home for 316 days. He came to the shelter in October 2017 as a stray. While he was here staff learned he loved tennis balls, that he loved to sun himself outside on his bed, and he let his nose lead him wherever he wanted to go.

Nom Nom went on several field trips on adoption showcases and participated in a hound around town day. He developed quite a following on our social media. During our Back to School adoption special in August, Nom Nom was saved by the bell! On the last day of the event, this longtime student of the shelter graduated! He will now enjoy the companionship of his new fur-sister in his forever home.

You can now fundraise for the RockinghamHarrisonburg SPCA through Facebook. Create a fundraiser for your birthday or special occasion and share with your friends. We greatly appreciate the support!

Shy kitty, Tip, finds the right fit!

Tip, a seven year old silver tabby, spent about three months with us before finding her forever home! She was known for hiding under her mound of blankets but slowing started to gain trust and some fresh air.

This nice couple recognized her sweet nature and took her home in July.

162 adoptions since the last newsletter!

(May 15 - August 30)

We are in need of some items! During the summer months there is a lot of moisture that enters our building which causes problems with neccesary equipment. Having two dehumidifers would be very helpful to our organization whether they are new or used. Another wishlist item is Kuranda beds for our doggies and kitties. If you walk around the shelter you will see pretty much any animal using these beds. Our current ones are old, dirty, and beat up. Visit https://kuranda.com/ donate/5098 to donate a Kuranda bed. As always, we are in need of volunteers and fosters to join our team in helping the homeless, orphaned animals in our community. Learn more at rhspca.org.

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