Winter 2015
News from the Humane Society of Broward County
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Get your Walk Registration Form Inside! Pages 16-17
The Humane Society of Broward County is a nonprofit organization funded by friends like you who care about animals.
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Gerry Weber with his dogs Cody and Lacey
From your Board Chair,
hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season with family, friends, and your furry pets! The New Year is typically a time for future resolutions but also reflection and 2015 is no different. We were all saddened by the passing of our beloved Tweety. This issue is dedicated to her. She always brightened everyone's day. The Humane Society of Broward County enters its 71st year of serving pets and their owners throughout south Florida, and this longevity speaks volumes. We continue to be grateful to all past and present donors who have supported the organization over these many years and who give voice to those who do not have one - the animals. This year the HSBC will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of its largest fundraising event, Walk for the Animals. We've come a long way from when the Walk consisted of just a table or two set up for a couple of hundred supporters who came to walk for the animals. Last year's event had an estimated 5,000 participants and 2,500 dogs who came out to support our mission! This year's Walk will take place on Saturday, February 28th; you can find details about this fun event in this issue of Paw Prints. I hope to see you there for a record-setting 25th anniversary Walk! In addition to our longer-running events, we had some "firsts," as well, over the past few months: the PAWS auxiliary's Fast and Furriest Casino
On the Cover: Tweety was the HSBC’s beloved resident mascot for nearly two decades before she passed away at the end of 2014. This newsletter is dedicated to her memory.
Night hosted by Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale, and a visit from Animal Planet as part of its first-ever Road To The Puppy Bowl which will air prior to the Super Bowl in February. Our thanks to the Hayim family for generously opening their showroom for the PAWS fundraising event and to Animal Planet for choosing the HSBC as one of only six shelters in the country to be featured during the Puppy Bowl, and for underwriting $2,500 in adoption fees! We are also grateful to the foundations that have helped to fund some of our programs and services over the past year, including the ASPCA. They generously underwrote the adoption fees, collars, leashes and ID tags for the pets adopted at the October 2014 ASPCA Mega Match-athon (another first!), Presented by Subaru. Broward County Animal Care and Adoption joined with the HSBC at this day-long event and together we placed 25 cats and 54 dogs into loving new homes. Good job, everyone. As we begin 2015, I wish each of you a healthy, happy, and safe New Year, and thank you for your continued support! Warm regards, Gerry Weber
IN THIS ISSUE... HERE'S THE SCOOP! ................................... 3 ABC'S OF EDUCATION.............................. 4-5
Our Mission: Board of Directors Gerald Weber Chairman of the Board Thom G. Bambenek Vice Chairman of the Board Melody Saleh Secretary Charles Sparano Treasurer Steven W. Hudson Past Chairman of the Board Barbara Brush Tari Collins Anthony De Meo Christine Forman Danielle Gaudreau Bryan S. Greenberg Christy Gumberg Ronald S. Haligman Nina Zumwalt-Hallick Matt Katz Carolyn Lee Margaret Meldeau Virginia I. (Ginny) Miller David North Susan Penrod Danielle Peters Brian Poulin Ingrid Poulin Jennifer J. Robinson Susan A. Smith John R. Squitero Jamie Taylor Stiles Eugene (Huey) Vanek Jennifer Edwards White Nikki Worsnop Board of Trustees Arnold Grevior Barbara Grevior Marti Huizenga Elaine Levine Al Sorensen President and CEO Christopher Agostino
The Humane Society of Broward County provides shelter, aid and responsible adoptions to animals entrusted to our care, and educates the community about respect and kindness to all animals.
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ADOPTION AMBASSADORS........................7 CLINIC CORNER ........................................... 8 REMEMBERING TWEETY............................ 9 PAWS AUXILIARY NEWS....................... 10-12
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ASPCA MEGA MATCH-A-THON ................12 BIG DOG GOLF EVENT .............................. 13 BLACK FRIDAY EVENT ..........................14-15
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ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY .....................6
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS FORMS ......16-17 FROM THE MAILBAG............................ 18-19
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MEMORIALS AND HONORS................ 20-23 ROAD TO THE PUPPY BOWL.....................24 PLANNED GIVING LEGACY CLUB ............25
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FROM OUR INVESTIGATOR...................... 26 Issue 15-1 Paw Prints is a quarterly newsletter published by the Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., a private, nonprofit 501© (3) animal welfare organization established in 1944. We are not a branch or affiliate of any national or local organization, and we do not sell or exchange our donor list. Amy Bloom Clough Paw Prints Editor Cover photo by David Lee www.dmlphotography.net/
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EVENTS AND INFORMATION................... 28 F.Y.I. You can make a lasting commitment to the Humane Society of Broward County by naming the Humane Society of Broward County, Inc. in your will. We recommend working with your private attorney to ensure that your wishes are carried out. For the purposes of a bequest, our legal name and address are:
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Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. For more information, please contact Kathy Tricomi at 954.266.6845.
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Get with the Program If you brought a new canine family member in at holiday time, or if you’d just like to brush up on your dog’s manners, the HSBC has a program tailored for everyone’s needs. We offer low-cost dog obedience and puppy classes at the shelter -- and we can modify a specific training plan for you and your family, depending on your needs. Visit our web page at www.humanebroward.com for all the information you need to register, or call Stephanie in the Behavior and Training department at 954.266.6819.
Funky Halloween
The HSBC Pet Boutique located in the shelter lobby offers several beautiful t-shirt designs by artist Dean Russo. The shirts retail for $22; some are also available in children’s sizes. Stop by the shelter to choose your favorite or visit our website to order your t-shirt work of art on line. Our Animal Care Associates were busy in the fall building, planting and tending a garden area to grow fresh greens for the rabbits in our care. For those of you who may be thinking of adding a bunny to your household, remember to adopt your new family member from the HSBC.
Santa Delivers!
Adoptions
We're happy to report the following new homes found during September, October and November 2014:
Cats: Kittens: Dogs: Puppies: Other: Total:
190 525 647 345 55 1,762
# In October we hosted a “Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour and Pet Costume Contest” at Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park. Owners dressed up their pooches in their Halloween best for a chance to win fabulous prizes from BarkBox. 150 people attended and more than $1300 was raised to support the shelter. A funkygood time was had by all! The first place winner was a three-legged peg leg pirate pooch.
Birthday Party Benefits the Animals Many thanks to Dr. Lloyd Maliner for thinking of the animals on his birthday in November. Dr. Maliner celebrated his 50th with friends and family at a Morrocan-themed extravaganza hosted by his wife Annette. He asked his guests to make donations to the HSBC rather than lavish him with gifts. Because of his generosity of spirit, close to $4,000 was donated to the shelter. A belated “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Maliner!
Thanks to our Friends The HSBC extends a heartfelt thank you to Gary Fuchs, President of G&F Equipment Rental, Inc. and his staff. Gary and his dedicated employees are an enormous help each year with our Walk for the Animals, working closely with HSBC staff during the setup and breakdown of the event. In addition, they provided much-needed support during our shelter renovation project.
This year the HSBC started a new Christmas Eve tradition, with Santa himself and one of his elves delivering adopted pets! Seven-month-old Baloo was the first to be brought to his new home in this very special way, and he didn’t mind his “Merry Christmas” t-shirt at all. He seemed more interested in playing with the holiday ornaments on the tree.
Dog Enrichment Items Needed
Our Dog Enrichment Program finds ways to stimulate and enrich the lives of the dogs in our care, and we’re always in need of basic “tools” to help us accomplish this. If you’re able to provide any of the following items, we’d appreciate your help: dog treats, cat treats, peanut butter, Natural Balance Food Rolls, baby food, Cheerios, Kongs, Dixie cups, plastic Easter eggs, pipe cleaners. Donations may be dropped off at the shelter during regular opening hours.
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Middle School Kids are Helping Hounds
ur Helping Hounds program gives kids ages 11 through 13 a hands-on opportunity to help homeless animals at the HSBC. Middle schoolers roll up their sleeves at the shelter once a week for the eight-week session. They feed animals, clean cages, bathe
dogs, make enrichment items for the animals, raise money for the shelter, and spend quality time socializing with the animals. Students who must earn service hours for their school will gain 24 service hours by completing a Helping Hounds session.
The next session of Helping Hounds begins in March. Each group is limited to ten members, so act quickly by calling Carrie Neff at 954.266.6822 today.
The Helping Hounds held a bake sale to raise money for the animals.
Optimus gets dried off after a good bath.
Roxy gets some exercise while playing ball.
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Spend Spring Break with Us
nimal-loving kids from 6 to12 are invited to spend Spring Break at the HSBC where they’ll enjoy a unique week of furry fun. Spring Break campers will get to help with feeding the animals, working in the cattery, bathing dogs and cleaning cages. They’ll also make toys and treats for the animals, learn what it’s like to be a veterinarian, discover the responsibilities involved in having pets,
and of course they’ll spend lots of time giving love and attention to the animals. Spring Break Camp happens March 23 - 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. The fee is $225 for the week, which includes a daily snack, camp t-shirt, and a Friday pizza party. Register online at www.humanebroward.com/kidscamps or contact Carrie Neff at 954.266-6822 or cneff@hsbroward.com.
Campers love getting furry cuddles.
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ooper’s Kids Club, the Teen Club and the Seniors Club recently held a fundraiser to benefit the shelter, selling t-shirts for $12 and tote bags for $10 each. The items have been extremely popular, with over $1,000 being raised so far. There are a limited number of shirts and totes left; if you’d like one of these fabulous items please contact Katie at ktutt@hsbroward.com or 954.266.6875. 4
These t-shirts and tote bags are available now!
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ur Humane Education Department stays busy and uses many supplies to teach children all sorts of things about animals. We use an assortment of creative ways to make learning fun, which translates into a lot of supplies being used in the process. We’d love your help in keeping down our costs! Below is a list of items we’re constantly in need of. Donations may be dropped off at the shelter during regular opening hours.
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Hand sanitizer 12” latex balloons, assorted colors Curling ribbon Plastic table cover rolls, assorted colors Permanent paint markers Fleece, any pattern Markers Poster board Glue sticks Car wash supplies Capri Sun juice pouches Juice boxes that are 100% juice Snack-size bags of chips Wowbutter or other soy-based peanut butter substitute Rolled oats Powdered milk
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Bunny Basics
What We’re Wishing For
A Children’s Carousel
he students at A Children’s Carousel school in Weston selected the HSBC again as their charity of choice. They raised a grand total of $461, and also donated detergent, bleach, toys and cases of towels. Teacher Rita Rose (pictured) stopped by the shelter to drop everything off. The animals say “way to go” and “thank you” to our friends at A Children’s Carousel!
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o you know that rabbits can be trained to use a litter box? Do you know that pet rabbits can live 10 or more years? Hop on over and learn about rabbit care and behavior at Bunny Basics at the Humane Society of Broward County. Bunny Basics is held semi-monthly. Topics you will learn about include: proper housing, socialization, exercise, introducing a second rabbit, feeding, bunny-proofing, and more. A MUST for new rabbit parents! To find out the date for next Bunny Basics, please call Carrie Neff at 954.266.6822.
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Elena Biolwich Sophia Cruz Yajaira Cruz Hailey Duek Gianna Edwards Veronica Garrido Danica Helprin Madison Jenner
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Reese Metevia Carolina Gomes Paula Helena Presutti Kayla Puccio Lindsey Rubinger Maya Watson Brianna Winogrodzki
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Put your PJ’s on
hat could be better than an evening of playing with puppies in your PJS? NOTHING! Join us at the shelter for some fun, food and furry friends on Friday, May 1 from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m. Register on line at www.humnaebroward.com or e-mail Katie at Ktutt@hsbroward.com or call 954.266.6875 for more information. Tell your friends about the PJ party!
Celebrate Your Birthday with the Animals! Call 954.266.6875 to find out how to have your birthday party at the Humane Society! Here are the birthday celebrations held at the shelter in September, October and November 2014:
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he Education Department is hosting Family Fun Night at the shelter on March 6, and you’re invited! The festivities will include a spaghetti dinner, playing bingo for prizes, visiting with furry friends, and an awesome silent auction. Family Fun Night runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; the cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 years and under. Registration is available under the Education section of our website at www.humanebroward.com/kids-camps. If you have questions or need more information, please email ktutt@hsbroward.com or call 954.266.6875. 5
Our Animal Assisted Therapy program has grown so much, and has a variety of great information to share. We know you’ll enjoy reading about all the good things AAT has to offer in our community.
Partnering with Kidz Korner
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e’ve teamed up with Kidz Korner, a facility in Plantation that addresses the medical, developmental, emotional, spiritual, educational and social well-being of children. This includes those children that require specialized 24-hour medical and respiratory care. We have four AAT teams visiting Kidz Korner, and the kids are so happy and comforted when a furry friend stops in to get a cuddle!
Terry and AAT dog Katie.
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AAT dog Bella at the Storybook Festival.
ach year our therapy dogs participate in the Storybook Reading Festival, held this time at Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines. The festivities at the event focus on the importance of literacy, reading and writing. Our therapy dogs participate year-round in our Wags & Tales Reading program, so they’re the perfect way to reach out to children at the festival and promote literacy in the warmest, furriest way possible.
NSU Dateline Health Show
ateline Health is Nova Southeastern University's public service show hosted by Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D, Chancellor of NSU Health Professions Division. The 30-minute service program promotes the community's overall health and wellbeing. The HSBC was invited to participate and talk about our Animal Assisted Therapy Program, something we’ve done several times in the past. It’s always a privilege to bring our certified therapy dogs to the show and disseminate important information about the shelter's programs and services. To watch our interviews, check our website at http://humanebroward.com/animal-assisted-therapy-videos/.
In Touch with Animal Reiki
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eiki is a Japanese form of stress reduction through light touch. The belief is that animals are our spiritual teachers and partners on this earth; when we invite our pets to join in on our meditations and healing, we share the energy with them. This, in turn, gives them a sense of aiding their beloved owners to the road of healing. Scientific research shows that when you and your animal are in a state of relaxation, this is when deep healing occurs with the body on an emotional, Animal Reiki Circle Linda, mental, physical and spiritual level.
Debbi and Lexi.
We held this event to bring awareness of the benefits of Reiki to our AAT teams and their therapy dogs, and the experience was very well received. We plan on holding Animal Reiki Circles for our AAT teams a few times a year. If you’d like more information on Animal Reiki, please contact Marni at mbellavia@hsbroward.com. 6
The show's host, Dr. Fred Lippman, gets a cuddle from special guest and AAT dog Karma.
A Howling Good Time
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doption Ambassadors and their dogs turned out for the Central Broward Animal Hospital Howl-oween Event in October. Happily, many animals found their forever homes that day.
Adoption Ambassador Betty Ann O’Sullivan manned the table at the Howl-o-ween event.
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The Story of Bear
n April of 2014 we had a call from our friends at Broward County Animal Care and Adoption to ask if we could help with Bear, a young dog whose legs had been injured. We agreed...and so began our journey with Bear.
Bear was having trouble walking on his left rear leg, and once we ordered X-rays we could see that he’d suffered fairly serious injuries to both legs: There was a mid-shaft fracture of the right femur and a distal spiral fracture of the left tibia. After his initial surgery, Bear went into an Adoption Ambassador foster home for the quiet and stress-free recovery time he needed. The wonderful Adoption Ambassador family cared for Bear for three months, bringing him back and forth to the shelter for his many follow up visits and surgeries. In addition to managing his medical care, his foster family worked on basic training with Bear, bringing him to the shelter for sessions with volunteer trainer Susan Claire, CPDT-KA.
We received an update from Eligio in October that Bear passed his training to become an Emotional Support Animal for Eligio. Bear is now equipped with the skills necessary to help Eligio with his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Eligio also informed us that Bear’s legs are 100% healed and he has resumed normal activities. Bear accompanies Eligio everywhere and the two are best friends. We recently received even more good news about Bear – he’s become a cover model! Bear is featured in two books -- a children’s activity book and a book for adults, created and illustrated by HSBC Teen Adoption Ambassador Jennifer Carter, a 15year-old student at North Broward Preparatory School. Bear and his dad Eligo
Bear recovers from his first surgery. Bear had his initial surgery at the shelter on April 17, 2014, with pins being inserted in both legs to repair the damage. We estimate his legs were fractured for at least two weeks before receiving this necessary surgery that saved his life. Bear has received five surgeries, with the last being performed in July 2014 to remove the pins. The surgeries and the medications that Bear received saved his life, but his road to recovery was not over. After his final surgery Bear needed to rebuild muscle strength in his back legs and learn how to be an active dog again.
15-year-old Jennifer Carter featured Bear on the cover of her Adoption Ambassador Pets' Activity Book. The children’s book is 11 pages of fun activities including a crossword puzzle, word search, word scramble, and Sudoku game. Each page has a unique activity highlighting an Adoption Ambassador pet that found a home through the program, which is how Bear found his forever home.
Bear's happier now that his casts are removed. On August 1, 2014 Bear’s hero arrived in the form of Eligio B., a United States Veteran, who adopted Bear and welcomed him into his Boynton Beach home. So, we’re thrilled to say that Bear’s sad story has a very happy ending.
Success Stats September, October and November 2014
Adoptions: ............................................ 33 Average days in AA home: .................... 40 Active Ambassador Families ................ 65 Flunkies (adopted their AA dogs).......... 3 Adoptions since program began........385 (Aug. 2012 – Nov. 2014)
The Adoption Ambassador program is made possible by support from the Mary N. Porter Designated Fund, David W. Leonard Fund, Francis and Bessie McDwyer Fund, and Helen Victoria Foote Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward. 7
Special Delivery
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• Scissors • Padded exercise mats for animals to recover from surgery on • Comfort Zones ($25 each) • New nail clippers for dogs and cats • Paper towels • Pet Ag puppy bottles (six pack) • Advantage, Revolution and Capstar • Latex exam gloves • Full-size towels • KMR - Kitten milk replacer • Esbilac - Puppy milk replacer • Kitchen timers (Digital) • Baby scale to weigh kittens • Puppy milk replacement – powder • Digital heart monitor $3,000
henever possible, we work with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption in an effort to always do what’s best for the animals. Recently we went to their facility to transfer a dog that was pregnant and close to full term. She also had an upper respiratory infection that soon developed into pneumonia.
up. Within a week of arriving at the HSBC she gave birth to 9 healthy puppies, and despite feeling so awful, she was an attentive and doting mom. Mom and pups were placed into foster care and received plenty of TLC.
By the time this edition of Paw Prints makes it to your mailbox, the puppies will all have been placed We immediately treated the soon-to-be-mom with for adoption and will likely already have gone to antibiotics. To help with her breathing we placed their forever homes – Mom, too! her in a crate, covered it with towels, and attached If you think that being a foster parent may be a a nebulizer through the door. She was very ill, and good fit for you, please contact Volunteer Services refused to eat for about two days – but then at 954.266.6814. thankfully the treatments kicked in and she perked
The curious pups are so adorable.
Mom (dubbed "Noel") with her babies.
Hollywood Animal Hospital Joins VCA
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Clinic Statistics September, October and November 2014 Spay/Neuter surgeries for our low cost programs and SNIP: 2,461 Rabbit spays/neuters: 64 Dogs treated for heartworm: 33 Animals in foster care: 208 8
he VCA Animal Hospitals are proud to announce that Hollywood Animal Hospital has joined the VCA family. Hollywood Animal Hospital has been part of the South Florida community since 1947. Since its inception, Hollywood Animal Hospital has grown to include a staff of 22 doctors and more than 100 technical and support staff. These individuals have been selected not only for their compassion and communication skills, but also for their appreciation of the special roles that pets play in our lives. In addition, a lifelong commitment to continuing education is an integral part of the philosophy of the medical staff. Determined to provide the finest veterinary care, in 1950 Hollywood Animal Hospital became a Certified Member Hospital of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This voluntary veterinary organization sets high standards that member hospitals are required to maintain and continually upgrade. There are only 3,200 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada which have been awarded accreditation as an AAHA Member Hospital. Hollywood Animal Hospital is open 365 days a
year, 24 hours a day. They are very pleased to join the 17 other VCA Animal Hospitals in the area to provide Humane Society of Broward County adopters follow up care for their newly adopted pets.
Nancy French, HAH Hospital Manager; Mary Steffen, HSBC Sr. Vice President of Operations; Susan H. Zobler DVM, DABVP - VCA Regional Medical Director; and Dr. James Dee, founder of Hollywood Animal Hospital
Tweety
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weety, our dear shelter mascot of 19 years and longtime “writer” of the Dear Tweety articles in this newsletter, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on a Sunday in October. We had been monitoring her health closely for some time; she had been getting fluids every other day and, recently, an X-ray revealed a large mass in her chest/abdomen area which was causing her discomfort and breathing difficulties. We made the most loving decision that we could, helping her to cross over the Bridge in peace.
Tweety came to us nearly two decades ago through our Women in Distress program, in which we assist women through the Broward agency with temporary housing for their pets. We agreed to keep Tweety for a month so that her owner could be housed safely and restart her life, but her owner was never able to come back and claim her cat. Meanwhile, we’d fallen in love with the sassy girl and had even given her the prime living quarters of our entire upstairs office area.
Tweety had a wonderful life with us all. She attended more meetings, birthday parties and camps than any other pet, and only wished that shrimp was served at all events! We hope that her path across the Bridge was lined with coffee creamer and turkey lunch meat.
Tweety is missed by all the staff and volunteers at the shelter who knew and loved her well.
Never one to miss a snack, Tweety knew which staff members kept treats for her and she would visit them daily.
Tweety inspects the sweets at a bake sale fundraiser.
During the shelter renovations, Tweety enjoyed exploring all the storage boxes in the Education Center.
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PAWS Puts Fashion Forward
he annual Fashion Forward for PAWS, held in October in conjunction with Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, treated a sellout gathering to a fabulous afternoon of fashion and socializing. Chairpersons Christy Gumberg and Julie Strauch were delighted with the success of the ever-popular event, which raised over $31,000. Guests arrived to enjoy a cocktail hour during which they could try their luck at a Chinese Auction. Mobile adoptions were held on site and, happily, several shelter animals found new homes that day. Attendees also had an opportunity to purchase prize drawing tickets for the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale. The lucky winner, Betsy Marolf, was thrilled with her prize! A delicious gourmet sit-down luncheon was followed by the muchanticipated fashion presentation, which showcased some of the latest fall trends courtesy of Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale. The traditional grand
Sohely van Woerkom, Lynne Coon, Holly Bodenweber and Jeannie Hudson
Ingrid Poulin and Jamie Stiles
finale of models strutting down the runway -- adorable puppies in tow - was a fabulous finish. Guests took home a special gift bag courtesy of CHANEL, and VIP guests received an additional gift from Tease Salon. Sponsors of Fashion Forward for PAWS included: Lorraine Thomas, Christy & Andy Gumberg, ACURE Organics, Jeannie & Steve Hudson, Julie & Dr. Axel Strauch, Mary & Richard Kazares, Fashion for PAWS (Sylvia Sperry, Suzie Smith, Elaine Johnson, Tari Collins, Margaret Meldeau, Mildred Mariner, Christine Forman, Tara Forman, Nicole Fratarcangelli, Lucy Weber, Mary Anne Richter), Ingrid & Brian Poulin, Dawn & Peter Dellapina, Stiles Corporation, Friends of PAWS (Cindy Caird, Susan Greaton, Melody Saleh, Maria Favre, Jonelle Milton, Linda Gazie, Tammy Tubandt, Judy Simkowitz, Fran Custer, Gabrielle Wellner, Deborah Day), Ann’s Florist, Premier Beverage Company, Tease Salon, CHANEL and Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale.
Pam Farber, Lorraine Thomas and Ashley Floto
Jonie Sabo, Elias Synalovski and Christy Gumberg
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An HSBC shelter puppy makes her debut on the runway
Members Mix it up
he PAWS Fall Membership Mixer was held in October, giving members the chance to gather at the shelter and take a tour of the newly renovated facility. They learned new details about our programs and services, and heard all about upcoming PAWS events and how to
The members had fun making toys for the dogs in our care.
Event Chairpersons Christy Gumberg and Julie Strauch
get more involved. Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and dessert were also enjoyed, compliments of Pangogh. A good time was had by all and the evening concluded with the guests having an opportunity to make dog toys for the dogs in our care.
For information on joining PAWS please visit www.humanebroward.com/PAWS or call 954.266.6827.
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PAWS on the Green Turns “Sweet Sixteen”
he 16th Annual (“Sweet Sixteen”) Ladies Invitational PAWS on the Green Golf Tournament, presented by AutoNation, was held at Grande Oaks Golf Club on November 3 and 4. Chairs Pamela Baynes, Barbara Castell and Lisa Kitei, along with Honorary Chairs Marti Huizenga and Ursula Scott, are delighted to announce that over $160,000 was raised for the shelter’s programs and services. Players started the festivities with a pre-tournament cocktail party generously hosted by Marti and Wayne Huizenga. Those guests staying at the Riverside Hotel enjoyed a nautical ride on the Water Taxi to the Huizenga’s waterfront Fort Lauderdale home, where they joined up with other tournament participants for a fun-filled evening of delicious food, drinks and music. Guests also brought “birthday gifts” for the animals at the shelter, to celebrate the tournament’s memorable year. The two-day event included golf, live and silent auctions, fabulous player gifts and hole-in-one contests with the chance to win a two-year lease of a luxury vehicle provided by AutoNation. Participants also enjoyed a Monday night cocktail party and an awards luncheon that wrapped up the tournament on Tuesday. Mobile adoptions were a popular attraction both days, and several puppies and kittens found their forever homes! During the cocktail party Dr. Harry Moon donated his time as auctioneer for the live auction, which featured exclusive trips, private dinner parties, golf packages and many more fabulous items. The Thunderhead Band provided entertainment that evening. One of the highlights of the party was a prize drawing for a beautiful sterling silver bracelet with Kashi pearls and sterling silver golf balls, generously provided by Pamela Huizenga
The Overall Net Winners were Jo Ann Feindt, Diane LaVecchia, Susan Lincoln and Marilyn Paul.
Heidi Huizenga, Ursula Scott and Pamela Baynes.
Jewelry. The lucky winner was a very happy Monica Correll. The overall gross winners of PAWS on the Green this year were Pat Case, Karen Hale, Diane Lang and Ann Fulginiti. The overall net winners were Susan Lincoln, Jo Ann Feindt, Diane LeVecchia and Marilyn Paul. A huge “thank you” goes out to the hardworking committee and volunteers that made the tournament such an enormous success. Many thanks, too, to the Sponsors, Tee Sign Sponsors and Underwriters which included: AutoNation, Nova Southeastern University – H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Lorraine Thomas, Nancy Bailey - Anthony R. Abraham Foundation Inc., City Furniture / Ashley HomeStore, Marti and Wayne Huizenga, Holy Cross Hospital, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ellen and Skokie Jackson, Miami Dolphins, The Marker Group, Rick Case Automotive Group, E-Z-GO Textron, Ursula Scott, Pamela Huizenga Jewelry, Stephens Distributing, Premier Beverage Company, Water Taxi, Grande Oaks Golf Club, Frederica Golf Club, Publix, Dr. Barry Carragher, Barbara Castell, Terri and Marty Cole, D & B Tile Distributors, Dianne Davant & Associates, Elbo Room, Kathryn Glenewinkel, Christy and Andy Gumberg, Paula and Jim Haliczer, Halmos Holdings, Michelle Howland, Dennis Stevick, Dale Atkins and ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Heidi Huizenga, Lisa Kitei and Tim Harris, Doreen and Keith Koenig, Jutta Lopez, Miller Construction, Ann Marie and Harry Moon, Moss & Associates, Cathy O’Connor, Charlie and Laura Palmer, Lois Schmatz, Diana and Steve Shelton, Sally and Mike Shiff, Stiles Corporation, Tim Singer & Associates, Sheri and Don Whittington, The Thomas Family Foundation, Wells Fargo and Annette Yarborough.
Marti Huizenga, Pamela Baynes, Lisa Kitei, Ingrid Poulin, Gerry Weber and Barbara Castell.
Pamela Huizenga, Monica Correll and Gerry Weber.
The Overall Gross Winning Team was made up of Ann Fulginiti, Diane Lang, Pat Case and Karen Hale.
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PAWS on the prowl Continued
Shopping from the Heart
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he PAWS’ annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar, held in November at the Coral Ridge Country Club, featured a wide selection of local vendors showcasing their wares. Shoppers who attended not only left with wonderful items for their holiday gift-giving, but also with the knowledge that their purchases helped the animals at the shelter. Each participating vendor generously donated a portion of their sales that day to the HSBC. Chaired by Stacy Sager, the Holiday Shopping Bazaar was a big success as attendees shopped, socialized, enjoyed delicious bites and sipped wine and champagne provided by Premier Beverage Company. There were also plenty of cuddles to go around, as several dogs and cats were available for adoption. Shoppers also had the opportunity to win hourly door prizes and to participate in a Chinese Auction
that included items from each of the vendors. PAWS thanks these generous vendors and underwriters for their support: Abington Auction Gallery, Acacia, ACURE Organics, Collections by Maureen, Deborah James, Elektrik Boutique, Fresh & Fabulous Creations, HSBC Pet Boutique, Interior Digs, Lilac And Lilies, Millers Way Orchids & Nursery, Only Good Stuff, Origami Owl, Park Lane Jewelry, Petra Soy Candles, QBS Designs, Ruby Petals, Salon Bark Spa & Boutique, Smartte, Susan's Jewelry, The Rolling Rack, The Spice Quarter, THRIVE by Le-vel, Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale, Daniel Provenzano, Edward Williams, Richard Delio, Angel Dublan, Susan Greaton, Perry and Debbie Keese, Coral Ridge Country Club and Premier Beverage Company.
Dawn Dellapina, Ingrid Poulin and Stacy Sager
ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon, Presented by Subaru
The Martinez family of Tamarac were so happy to take eight-monthold Janet home!
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Visitors enjoyed seeing the cats available for adoption on the HSBC mobile unit.
he ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) granted funding to 33 animal rescue organizations in the U.S. to participate in the 2014 ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon event, presented by Subaru. A total of nearly $220,000 was granted to support this wonderful nationwide effort. Locally, both the HSBC and Broward County Animal Care and Adoption were selected to participate. Taking place in October
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Jody, from Hollywood, fell in love with Poppins and brought her home. She reports that her new family member is doing great.
at TY Park, potential adopters were invited to “Fall in Love” and find their next family member. Adoption fees were waived for pets six months of age and older, and both shelters had a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption at the park that day. Between the two organizations, 79 animals met their new families – and fell in love. Special thanks to Subaru of Pembroke Pines for helping us to promote this event.
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Join our Volunteer Team
ore than 500 volunteers give of their time each month to help the HSBC and the animals we care for. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the shelter, visit www.humanebroward.com and go to the “Get Involved” tab. If you see a program that’s of interest and you have some time to spare, please call Nicky at 954.266.6814 to sign up for an orientation session. Soon you'll be on your way to a wonderful new experience of giving...and receiving!
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Heart of the Community Award
e’re proud to say that several of our volunteers were honored in October when Hands on Broward held their annual Heart of the Community Awards Dinner. Recognized for their dedication and service were: Bather Carol Sirotto (4 years, 216 hours); Customer Service volunteer Debbie Reidbord (13 years, 666 hours); Susan Claire, Adoption Ambassador and Pet Boutique volunteer (15 years, 650 hours); and Animal Assisted Therapy volunteers Terry Best (four years, over 600 hours) and Terri Cannici (five and a half years, 870 hours). We are grateful to all of our wonderful volunteers for their time, effort and commitment to the animals.
Representing the HSBC at the awards dinner were Foster Care Coordinator Lacey Freeman, volunteer Carol Sirotto, volunteer Terri Cannici, AAT Manager Marni Bellavia, volunteer Debbie Reidbord, Customer Service Director Darlene Rankin, volunteer Susan Claire and Adoption Ambassador Coordinator Rachel Bryan. 13
Giving Thanks for Happy New Homes
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lack Friday 2014 was greeted with fanfare at our shelter and at Broward County Animal Care and Adoption. In a joint adoption extravaganza, both animal shelters held a “Name Your Price Pet Adoption Event” on November 28. We brought several adoptable pets to WPLG Local 10 at 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. to promote the event. Then in typical Black Friday tradition, doors opened early and “door buster” specials were offered. Adoption fees
were waived for select pets during the door buster hour. After that time, adopters were able to pay the adoption fee they thought was fair for any pet over the age of six months. As it turned out, nearly all the adopters paid close to, or equal to, the normal adoption fee. A grand total of ninety-five animals found new homes during Black Friday!
Jake got to go home to Delray Beach with Katie.
Snickers the hamster found a home too with the Taveras family. 14
We opened the doors early on Black Friday and the shelter was soon bustling with potential adopters!
Sharon and her family, including their 12-year-young Lab, were excited to welcome Blaire and Penelope to the family. All the girls got along wonderfully!
The Essick family from Hollywood couldn't wait to take six-year-young Moca home and spoil her with lots of love!
The Rivera family added Teo, to their happy family.
Dino met his new mom at the event.
Black Friday Adoption Special Continued....
Kahlua became a member of the Leone family.
Two-year-old dachshund Midnight was adopted by the Stewart family.
Camera-shy tiger kitty Bella, nine years young, went home with Peter in Fort Lauderdale.
Donna and Andrew of Hollywood with Whiskers – their newest family member.
The Knapiks
adopted two felines who didn’t come in to the shelter together, but shared one of our community cat rooms. Two-year- old Sammi had been with us since early August; she and five-year-old Nala (not pictured) became the newest members of their family.
The Koroff family
had been window shopping on our website for weeks, looking for just the right dog to add to their family. They planned on visiting the Humane Society during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. On Black Friday the Koroffs met two dogs, fell in love with both (as did their 11-year-old Lab), and the family grew by two! 15
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2015 www.walk4theanimals.com
Who: What: Where: When: How: Parking:
YOU!! With or without your dog 1.25 mile Walk, to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County Huizenga Plaza in Downtown Fort Lauderdale 32 E. Las Olas Blvd, 2 blocks South of Broward Blvd. Saturday, February 28, 2015, rain or shine. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. Have family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, classmates & anyone else you can think of sponsor you & make a donation to HSBC and you’ll earn goodies for yourself! Parking is participants’ responsibility and is available at a variety of public garages & lots in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
If You Raise: You’ll earn these Goodies: $150
T-shirt and dog bandana
$250
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY LEVEL: A 25th Anniversary Walk for the Animals Key Chain
$300
Baseball hat and VCA Animal Hospitals free exam gift certificate ($50 value)
$500
FREE VIP Parking on Walk Day, name recognition on Walk Day, and name recognition on the Walk website
$1,000
Humane Society umbrella and VCA Animal Hospitals gift certificate ($100 value)
$2,500
Humane Society picnic basket and personalized brick on the HSBC Paw Pathway
$5,000
Photo shoot and prints of you and your furry friend at Little’s Photography
$7,500
Your pet’s photo on the HSBC TV network
Prize levels are cumulative. All items are while supplies last. Sorry, no goodie substitutions. No goodies without claim coupon.
BRING YOUR DOG AND THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A FUN-FILLED DAY! • Enjoy a free pancake breakfast, live entertainment and much more • Grab free treats for you and your dog from over 40 sponsors • Qualify for great prizes including a chance to win your dog’s photo on next year’s Walk publicity • Create a Pack so your whole team can walk and fundraise together • Raise money so the Humane Society of Broward County can help even more homeless animals in 2015 (you’ll even earn some great prizes for your hard work)
SKIP THE LINES
on Walk day and join us for one of our Advance Check-In Days at the Shelter! You’ll be able to turn in any cash or check donations you’ve received, pick up coupons for the prizes you’ve earned and even receive a special gift!
INDIVIDUALS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
PACKS
Visit www.walk4theanimals.com to join in on the fun!
(all Pack leaders must attend an Advance Check-In Day):
Need more info?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015 9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
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Alpha Dog Marketing Boehringer Ingelheim Broward Health Brown and Brown Insurance Emerald Hills Pharmacy LaCroix Nestle Nesquik One Lucky Mutt Papa John’s Pet Emergency Center Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Ron Jon Surf Shop Stiles Sun Credit Union Trueba Media We Florida Financial Wizard Creations Zoetis
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 9:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 2015
R E G I S T R A T I O N
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Before you begin collecting, make copies of this form so you can collect more money and earn additional goodies. You may pick up additional forms at the shelter, Pet Supermarket locations, VCA Animal Hospitals or any Broward IHOP – or go to www.walk4theanimals.com for a list of distribution sites. Any size donation helps the animals!!!
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Sponsor Name Harry Caynine
Cash or Check $50
Contact Information 12 Puppy Dog W. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319
Corporate Matching?
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$_______ $_______ $_______
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To receive goodies, individual walker must turn in a registration form and monies collected at Advanced Check-In. Pack Leaders must register their Packs at Advanced Check-In February 16, 17 or 18. Contributions to the HSBC qualify for a tax deduction. You and the people who make a donation to you should check with employers to see if they have a Matching Gift Program. In order to get “goodie credit” for corporate matches, a matching gift form from the company must be submitted with the check donation at time of registration. Make checks payable to the Humane Society of Broward County. ALL WALKERS MUST READ, SIGN, and SUBMIT this waiver: In consideration of my signing this agreement, I hereby for myself, my heirs and my administrators, assume any and all risks which might be associated with the Walk. I waive and release any and all rights and claims for damage which I may have against the organizers and any others connected with this event, their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries or damages of any kind whatsoever suffered by me or my pet as a result of taking part in this Walk and related activities. I also understand and agree to permit HSBC and the Sponsors of this event to use for publicity or promotional purposes my name and pictures of me and/or my dog without liability or obligation to me. Your Signature: __________________________________________________________ Doggone it! I can’t participate, but here’s my donation of $________ to help the animals. ________My tax deductible gift is eligible for a corporate match and I have attached the necessary paperwork. PRINT PLEASE t-shirt size: (please circle) S M L XL XXL Two-legged Walker Name: ________________________________________________________________ Four-legged Walker Name: ________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________Apt./Suite __________City________________________________ State__________Zip __________________Phone: __________________________________ E-mail:________________________________ Pack Name (if applicable):______________________________________________________________________________________________ Solicitation #CH656 A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.
The Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Questions? Call 954.266.6817 or e-mail info@walk4theanimals.com
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Send your letters and cute pet photos to: 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 Or e-mail photos and letters (photos JPG with a minimum of 180 dpi resolution) to info@hsbroward.com.
Dear HSBC,
This letter is from a family that adopted a five-year-old blind Chihuahua. She had come to us from a rescue group that was under investigation by the authorities:
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Hope all the shelter animals get adopted and spend happy holidays with their new families. Linda, Marty, and Hope Coral Springs
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hank you so much for blessing me with my border collie mix puppy (Minnie) now named Reagan. Words can't even express the gratitude I feel for having her in my life. She's my best friend! She's such a loving, happy, and highly intelligent little girl. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing puppy. Thank you again, so much! Love, Melissa and Reagan Plantation
Reagan
Hope
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Dear Humane Society,
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e recently adopted "Tulip" now "Tux" in May of this year on her paper it said "Sweet Kitten" and let me tell you that is a complete understatement. She is beyond sweet!!! She purrs non-stop, loves a good belly rub and adores our other HSBC alumni dogs Jessie (Cowgirl) and Cody( Optimus Prime) and alumni cat Izzy (Kai). Thanks so much!!!
ust thought I would send a picture of "Ireland" formerly called "Dimitri,� a white standard poodle.
He is a WONDERFUL, HAPPY CAMPER, and so am I. He walks every day with me on the beach for two miles (was very frightened by the sound of the waves before) and is loved by everyone he meets. Sometimes I do get jealous. He always wants to be petted and is now on a diet because he loves to eat. I am so very, very, happy he is mine and can't thank you enough. He can never replace the dog I lost named Mufasa that I also got through you years ago; but, he is his own soul and for that I am grateful.
Tux
I don't know how I lived months without him. Maureen Delray Beach
Shari Graham
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e adopted Simon (aka Zeus), a Pug mix, last October 2014. We are happy to tell you that he is doing well and has captured our hearts completely. He has a wonderful sweet nature and everyone who meets him loves him. We are so happy to have him and just cannot imagine not having Simon with us. Thank you.
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Dear HSBC,
Dear Humane Society,
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adopted Duke (formerly Barry) from your facility in 2012 when he was 4 months old and he is such a joy. Jennifer Erstein Plantation
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e adopted Eileen, formerly Jezebel, from the HSBC. She finished her heartworm treatment in July and is doing great! She's gained 15lbs, loves the dog park, and is a super snuggler. She is our little angel and we can't imagine our life without our three-legged family member.
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adopted this cute little bundle of joy, Cynder, from you at Hallandale Petco 2 years ago. Kelly Thompson
Michelle Morgenstern Plantation
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e adopted Belle at HSBC 10/2012. We're in love with her!
Norma Weston
Cynder
Eileen
Dear HSBC,
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adopted Jake about 5 years ago. He was a gift for his big sister to dominate and they are the best of friends. They play hard and love each other. Did I mention how photogenic he is? Bill Knowles Fort Lauderdale Jake
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e adopted Emma (formerly Ming) in November. Such a sweet kitty and we are so happy she is part of our family! The Nagy Family Tamarac
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To have your memorial expressed through our newsletter, please use the enclosed envelope to send a contribution of $25 or more. Donations of $100 and more appear in color; for a $500 contribution a photo of your pet will be included. We will send an acknowledgment to the bereaved upon your request. Please print clearly, and indicate whether your memorial is for a person or pet. Due to space limitations, your message may be edited; multiple donations in memory of the same person may be grouped together. The newsletter is scheduled to mail in January, April, July and October. Memorials received by December 20 are included here. The deadline for the April issue is March 20. In loving memory of Tweety, the fabulous feline who sat In memory of Lucky. From William Boyle. on my lap or would push things off my desk on a daily basis so she could be comfortable. I will miss her sweet meows, In memory of my precious Macey. From Gloria Matos. which were reminders to give her treats or part of my In honor and memory of Nancy & Neal Stone’s beloved Sherlock. In loving memory lunch. RIP, Tweety – you will be missed every day. From With love from Greg, Jim & Casper. of Jim, Kirby and Cherie Wachter. In memory of King. From Jeffrey Gross & Bill Dinan. Sparky from In memory of Brandy Fontana – not just a pet but a cherished member of our family. From Eddy, Christine, Brett, Tyler, Noelle, In memory of Angel, from Mary Hughes. Rhonda and John Chad & Cocoa. In memory of Cali, from Debbie & Steve Weston. Thibodeau. In memory of HSBC’s mascot cat, Tweety. I will miss her In memory of Dot, Ricardo, Marissa & Brian’s beloved dog. From “meow” greeting every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. The Linda W. upstairs won’t be the same without her. From Sara Sears. In memory of Dutch, the best pet in the world that was adopted In memory of sweet Ginger, precious pup of Nanette Malmrose. from HSBC. From Alicia & Derek Briggs. From Debbie Dempsey. In memory of Murphy the Cat, from Beth Storey Taylor. In memory of the Russo dogs. From Salvatore & Sylvia Russo. In memory of Zoey Marinelli. We are so sorry for the loss of Zoey. In memory of Titan Gembala – we love you Titan. From She was very loved and we will all miss her. Love, Susan, Alan, In memory and honor of my dog Spikie. From Carol Osno. Richard & Sandy Fleites. Robert, Jordan, Amanda & Ribby. In memory of Buster; we are so very sorry for the loss of your puppy. In memory of Stanley, a wonderful and magical cat. We’ll miss him. In memory of Biscuit and Gravy K-9 Cohen. Love always, Dinah & From Sharon, Stephen, Ali, Keith, Matt & Jaime. Let’s make sure every cat possible gets the same love he inspired. Stephanie. In memory of Woody, beloved dog of Gail & John Barr. From John From Rafael Layzequilla. & Sharon Petrik. In memory of Tony, from Maritta Winn. In memory of Samson. Our thoughts are with the Brauser family In memory of Tiger Lundy, from the Siskind family. on the loss of Samson. We hope he is happy and playing in Dog In memory of Ozzie Serafini. The loss of a family member is devastating. I know Ozzie brought you great joy for many years. Heaven with all the other pets we have both lost. Love, Ronnie & In loving memory of Bambi Boy who gave his all with love and Our prayers are with you during this time. From the Sweeney devotion. From Susan & Michael Koenigsberg. Jeff Dennis. family. In memory of Mei Ling, from Jane & Steve Appelbaum. In memory of Ringo, from Brian Glaccum. In memory of Journey who was loyal and loving and had a good In memory of Lily Mest, a lovely dog. She will be greatly missed. life with Evan & Robyn. From David & Pat Weinstock & Snickers. In memory of Dixie. From Tari & Edward Collins. From Diane & Lee. In memory of the Smith family’s beloved best friend and In memory of Teddy Jack, from Kristin Carter. In memory of Baby Huey, from Cherie Wachter & Anne Bennett. loving pet, Cosmo. From Ken & Toby Brown. In memory of Tuscany & Fenway. From Jane Palmisano. In memory of Patch – always in our thoughts. Love, Jamie & Denise In memory of Fluffy, my special pet for 14 short years. From Janet In memory of Droopy & Chuchi. From Ana Bermudez. Gembala. Schlang. In memory of Rudy & Sammy. From Bev Yanowitch. In memory of Charlie, with love from Mom, Dad & Buffy. In memory of Tweety – May she enjoy eternity at the Rainbow Bridge. From Yvonne Presley. In memory of Banjo, an exceptional dog and wonderful In memory of Bella Luna. From Jeremy Schinder. companion to Eric Schlubach. Banjo was well loved and is In memory of Baxter Ogle, a good dog. From Margaria In memory of Ginger, our little Jack Russell Terrier who went to deeply missed. He was adopted from HSBC and Eric is Heaven on 10-28-14 at the age of 15 years, 9 months. From Dan & Fichtner. grateful to have had Banjo’s helpful presence at a time of Chris Rankin. personal crisis and suffering. Banjo will never be forgotten. In loving memory of Bones who we adopted from HSBC 15 From Rebecca Manship & Arthur Schein. In memory of Tuesday. Dear Tuesday, we love and miss you. From years ago and who just passed. From Mr. & Mrs. Donald Grandma & Grandpa Harker. In memory of Meg. Molly & David: I am so incredibly sorry for your Kilgore. loss. Meg had the best parents & brother ever...you saved her life In memory of Gypsy – May you rest in peace, little girl. God Bless In memory of “Harley Girl” Bonner – she will be truly missed and and gave her 13 years of loyalty and love. She’s peeking over the You. From Carla & Frank Spina. live forever in our hearts. She will always be a shining light. From rainbow bridge thanking you. Thinking of you now and always, Michelle Bonner. In remembrance of the Russo dogs, from Salvatore & Sylvia Russo. Margie. In memory of Bashert “Beezer.” From Marlene Fontaine. In memory of Olan & Rusty. I’m sure my sweet boys are together In memory of Lynne Block’s dear dog, Grace. From Meta Lee. again, playing tug and running around doggie heaven. From Amy In memory of Hudson, from Antonia & Jeremy. In memory of Ginger. We miss and love our dear “Golden” Perlman. Ginger. 2001-2014…forever in our hearts. From Heather, In memory of Margot, from Keith Myers & Lovett Taylor. In loving memory of Marilyn, my best little Toy Poodle Scott & Tyler Green. In memory of an amazing dog, MOCHA BARON. She will truly be friend for 15 years. We were honored with her presence. missed by all who knew her. With our deepest sympathies, Amy, She will be in my heart forever, till we meet again. From, In memory of Corky, from Julie Lanza. Maureen. Brett, Blake, & Lindsay. In memory of little Shadow: His life was short but his love was endless. You are the Shadow of our hearts! From Ivonhe Mantilla. In memory of Bella – we are sorry for your loss. From Ethel & Sue In memory of Woody, from Dale & Bill. Ann. In memory of Muffin & Misha Alexander and Elmo Llinas. In memory of our precious girl, Lucy. From Momma & Scotty. From Judith Alexander. In memory of Fodo, from Julie Kurtz. In memory of my close friends’ dog, Millie, who passed away this past year way too soon. From Robert Kraljevich. In memory of Lucy, from David Cruz. In memory of Al. From Joe & Carol Pundai. In memory of Bella. From Deborah Weston.
In memory of Troy. I will miss you always my beloved sweet boy. It was so hard to let you go, but I know you are in Heaven enjoying being free. From Hilda Gil.
In memory of Goldie. From Barbara Ursillo.
In memory of Woody, from PhilPot.
In memory of Holly, from John & Sharon Petrik.
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In memory of Missy, from Jeffrey Bass. To a cause very close to my heart, in memory of Katja Wassmer, who has left too early. From Susanne Brammerts.
In memory of Timothy Swanson, from Patricia Rush.
In memory of Leonard Baroff. From Rich & Terri Balber.
In loving memory of Katja Wassmer, a great animal lover, a great human being, a great friend. You will always be in our hearts. From Alfredo Fruscella.
In memory of Hedwig Semmel from Doreen, Phyllis, Lauren, Lucy, Mary, Lanis, Kathy, Linda, Carrie, Lissette, Maria, Dr. Reisinger & Dione.
In memory of Katja (Katie) Wassmer, from Anne Bennett.
In memory of Pat Gilbert – she will be missed. From Mona Parker.
In memory of Katja Wassmer. From Louis & Diane Bradley.
In memory of Christine Malone. From Mary Batherwich.
In memory of Katja Wassmer, from Joanne Schrager.
In memory of Michael D. (Dusty) Richardson. From Karen Rainville.
In memory of Barbara Trapani. From Bonde Lashway.
In memory of our parents Morris & Helen Ritz. From Joel Ritz & Marcia Ritz.
In memory of our beloved daughter-in-law Katja Wassmer who will be sorely missed. From Jacquie & Joe Agnew.
In memory of Warren Cohen, from Cherie Wachter.
In loving memory of Katja (Katie) Wassmer. She was a good neighbor who loved animals. She and her husband, Carl, loved the dogs they adopted from HSBC. We will miss seeing her smiling face. With love, Joel & Dee Christe.
In memory of Sheryl Wunsch. From Rose & Ron Dreyfus.
In memory of Albert J. Cauwenberghs, Sr. From Bryan & Karen Hurst.
In honor of John Biggie, who died October 13, 2014…he was a dedicated cat lover, family man and a great younger brother. Fom Ted Biggie.
In memory of Stanley Cherkis. Dear Emily & Family, My deepest sympathies over the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Gayle Sherb. In memory of Katja Wassmer, a special lady who touched all of our hearts. I will remember her kindness…always. From Stephen Sullivan.
In memory of Eileen Martino, from Gigi Wright. In memory of Lucas Boyd, from Lisa Goldberg & Family.
In memory of Marcelina Estrada, from Manuel Estrada. In loving memory of Deborah Morley, mother of Josh Gibson. From Barry Sanders.
In memory of Patricia Schweihoffer. From Joel & Marsha Schuler.
In memory of Daniel L. Fuchs. Rest in Peace, Danny! Mickey, Dickens, Wille & Romeo will welcome you to heaven. We will miss you! Love, Lucy & Sarah.
In memory of Tim Swanson. From Bruce & Celeste Swanson.
In memory of Natalie Fordon, from Nancy Munro.
In memory of Bartholomew Peluso, Jr. From Herb Jacobson/Color Reflections.
In memory of Louis D’Agostino. From Peters & Monyak, LLP.
In memory of Timothy David Swanson, from Jonnell Michael.
In memory of Tome Gordo, Suzette’s loving husband. Tome is in heaven with all the felines, including his loving baby. From Wendy Stone. In memory of Hedy Semmel, our angel, the heart of the clinic, always there to lend “a hand!” From your loving friends and colleagues at the VA.
In memory of Daniel Fuchs who had an understanding heart. He will be missed for that and his wonderful smile. May he rest in peace! From Brother-in-law Junior & Peter.
In memory of Russell L. (Rusty) Silva, Jr. From Fifteen Group & Oaktree. In memory of Marie Sanderson, from Rose Sutton. In memory of Suzanne Cugieri, from K. Alberts P.A. In loving memory of Caren R. Cohen. From Ellen & David Meyers. In memory of Jean Rowe Spencer. From Carole & Louis Morningstar. In memory of Anthony Michael Tartaglia. May your son’s wonderful memory live in your heart. From Daryl Miller. In memory of Peter John Mason, from James & Goldie Knoderer. In memory of Joe Medeiros, a good friend with a great smile and sense of humor. Sadly missed. From Carol Hieronymus. In memory of Harvey “Duke” Duke. Although I didn’t know you for long, I will miss you and always remember you. From Gail Winter. In memory of a cousin, Corinne Drabik Preston Alexander. From Geraldine & Herbert Jesk. In memory of Russell Louis (Rusty) Silva, Jr. He was a man of integrity whose hard work and dedication knew no limits. From Brickman – Sunrise 142. In memory of Peter Mason, from Virginia Blumel-Wilson, Greg Wilson & Duchess the Dog. In memory of Anthony Michael Tartaglia, III. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From Devon Klapholz. In memory of Arabella Bowling. Gina, your mother was a gift to us all. We are going to miss her more than words can express. From Mary & Bill Shannehan. In memory of Russell Silva, from Stiles Corporation.
In memory of David Forth. Our dearest Kari, In loving memory of your Dad, David. Sincerely, Steve & Michelle.
In memory of Peter John Mason, from W.A. Berg and Susan Blumel-Berg.
In loving memory of Joan Marshall, from Joanie Degrandmaison.
Our deepest sympathies to Kelly Trahan and family on the loss of her father, Russ Silva. From Guy Amicone & Jonathan Karzmer.
In memory of Katja Wassmer. We love you forever, Katja!!! From Jim & Yvonne.
In memory of Harold Greenberg, from Sarah Hugos.
In memory of Katja Wassmer, a very dear and close friend who loved dogs…she will be missed not only by family and friends but also her two wonderful dogs. From Ray Davies.
In memory of Dirk A. DeYoung. From Ronald & Kathryn Ebert.
In memory of Maia Devon Goldworm, beloved daughter who loved animals. From Karen & Jerry Fischer.
In memory of our member, Mrs. Faith Ann Dressler. From the members of Tri-Gate Chapter No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star.
In memory of Louis D’Agostino, from Robert Roth.
In memory of Katja Wassmer, from Dad & Mary. In memory of Hedwig Semmel. From Sidney & Eleanor Sontag and Family. In memory of Nicholas Natale, a true lover of animals, God’s creation. From Patricia O’Neill. In memory of Norman Scheinkman, a caring volunteer. From Darrel Price. In loving memory of Hedy Semmel, from Meta Lee and Peggy Elder & family. In memory of our in-law Judy Katz who loved and cared for many rescued cats and dogs. From Patricia Hamilton, Patricia Evans & George Weir. In memory of Katja Wassmer, from Sandpiper Woods Townhomes Association. In memory of Michael Richardson, my nephew who passed away too soon. May you rest in peace. From Michelle Thomas and Jeanette Richardson were cousins. From Ron Richardson and Family. In memory of Janet Pinsky. Mark – we are so very sorry to hear about your mom. No one can ever take away from you and your family all the wonderful memories that you will have forever. Please accept our deepest sympathy. From Jane & Allen Sklaver. In memory of Len Baroff, from Jo-Ann & Allen Levine.
In memory of David Forth – I am so sorry for your loss. With love from Will Levy. In memory of Arabella Bowling. From Lillian Rachelson. In memory of Paul Betman, from Allan & Anna Karden. In memory of Detective Connie Bell of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. From the Shining Star members at the Broward Sheriff’s Office. In memory of Peter John Mason. God gave us dominion over animals as stated in Genesis 1, v 26-28. Uncle Peter’s dominion over animals was one of love and caring. From the William & Lydia Blumel family. In memory of Peter John Mason, from Nancy & Ward Gottschalk. In heartfelt memory of Lucas Boyd. From the Sabra family – Richard, Laurie, Danny, Joey & Julia.
In loving memory of William H. “Mac” McMorris from the following family and friends: Mr. & Mrs. James Houston; Gilda Servetter; Ronna Rogers; Carol & Murray Stein; Nancy & Nelson Goodman; Board of Directors of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund, Inc.; Bob & Carolyn Gillette. In memory of William H. “Mac” McMorris. Our donation is made in honor of Mac and his loving wife Sharon and family. From Patricia & Adrian Dovell. In memory of Barbara-Ann Sears, from Regina Matthews.
In memory of Pamela, from Nancy Smith.
In memory of my beloved sister, Diane Smolka, and her pet, Cedar. From Jim & Judy Smolka.
For our friend Linda Wilson in memory of her father, Thomas J. Brady. Love from the 2A Tennis Team. In memory of Peter Mason, from Fred Nagle.
In memory of Salvatore & Zelda Spalma. From Charles Spalma. In memory of Al Cauwenberghs, Sr. From Dorothy Weber.
In memory of Dana Castellano, from Jacqueline & John Laggy.
In memory of Joseph Moretti, Jr. From Maria O’Connor.
In memory of Caren R. Cohen, a very special and caring person! From Seth & Beverly Ripple.
In memory of Katja Wassmer, from Erin Marsh.
In memory of Trudi Moss, from Alan Moss. I am from the UK, my dear wife passed away nearly 2 years ago, we were married for 42 years. Both in the UK and when in Ft. Lauderdale where we have a home she loved watching programs about the Humane Society and was actually in the process of arranging volunteer work. I give this small donation in her name.
In loving memory of my son John David “JD” Terziu. From Marlene Terziu.
In memory of Peter Mason, a huge animal lover who adopted from HSBC. He will always be remembered for his kindness and devotion to his pets. We love you. From the Flack family.
In memory of Robert Quidort. From Joanne LoBue.
In memory of Mrs. Ruby Saunders – Mom loved animals more than people. From Greg & Ellen.
In memory of Molly May Baltzelle. From Bill & Judy Kaczor.
In memory of my mother who died November 9, 2014. From Signy Gudjonsdottir.
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HONORS AND CELEBRATIONS Send an extra-special message with a donation for the animals! Contributions of $25 or more receive mention in Paw Prints; donations of $100 and more appear in color. Please use the envelope provided in this newsletter. Paw Prints is scheduled to mail in January, April, July and October. Messages received by December 20 are included here. The deadline for the April issue is March 20. In honor of Bosco, from Karen Chewning. In honor of my newly adopted dog and cat. From Kimberly Renk. In honor of Susie, Wooley Bear, Lucky Obama & Moxie – the loves of our life! The ones who bring us true joy. From Veronica Reyolds. In honor of all of the wonderful animals in the HSBC shelter who are still waiting for their forever homes. From Susan Hayes. In honor of DuckyBoy. Our whole family has benefitted so much from the adoption of DuckyBoy from the Humane Society of Broward County. Thank you. From Fran & Andy Katz. In honor of Max. Debbie & Marilyn, we are so sorry for the passing of Max. As a special part of your family, we know she brought so much joy. We love you. From Bob & Diane. In honor of Luna, from Samantha Thompson. In honor of Ginger. From Ettorette Moore & Jon Schneider. In honor of Sabrina & Sammy, from Debbie & Steve Weston. In honor of all the pets I’ve had and loved before. From Paula Adamson. In honor of Doobie, Brodie & Tanner. From Peggy Blake. In honor of Karly Feinberg our “honey girl.” You are the sweetest 13+ year old puppy in the whole wide world and we treasure every moment with you. You make every day of our lives a joy. We Love You So Much. From Mommy & Jeff. A Happy & healthy 2015. In honor of Milo – Happy 3rd Birthday, Milo! Love, Momma. Merry Christmas to our grand-dogs. From Joan & Harry Winston. In honor of Daisy & Scruffy Huizenga, from Skyylar Baynes. To all the pets in need…Merry Christmas from Pamela Otano. In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Delisle. From Bob & Mary Cebrat. In honor of my wife Betty. From Oscar Skowron. In honor of Madison Jenner – Happy Birthday!!! From Troy Lysengen. 22
In honor of Marianne Laacks. She was the matriarch of animals and the neighborhood, and will be missed! Chelsea and Bear are happy again! From Ina Felman & Tim Harder. In honor of Ed Waller, from Forest & Kathy Blanton. In honor of Dorian Vinderine. Thank you very much, from Mel Zel Bachelorette. In honor of Robert J. Puck, from Debbie Lollar & Shelley Marciano. th
In honor of Sandra Borofsky – Happy 80 Birthday! From Sharon Colen.
In honor of Sandy Borofsky. From Arlene & Willie Smitherman. In honor of the marriage of Joe Knapp and Kenny Baublitz on October 23, 2014, at 2 River Road Inn, Cape Neddick, Maine. From Billy Wynn & Vito Skidmore. In celebration and in honor of the marriage of Hallie and Nick. Congratulations from June True. In honor of the marriage of Mr. Joe Knapp and Mr. Kenny Baublitz. From Mr. James Monroe, Mr. Stoney Welsh, & Charlie Brown.
In honor of Dr. Lloyd Maliner, from Joan Stolove.
In honor of Sandy Borofsky’s birthday, from M. J. Dorman.
In honor of Charlotte Jones who I know can’t wait to be fully recovered and back helping with the precious animals. From the Diaz family.
In honor of Carey Beyle Morgan. This is your passion. Merry Christmas. Love, Mom.
In honor of Jack Goushian and Victor Basile. Congratulations on your commitment ceremony – wish we could be there with you. See you when you get back to Florida this winter. From Phillip Greenberg & Tim Wike. In honor of Liza Padro, from Victor DeJesus. In honor of Sandy Borofsky – Mazel Tov on your 80 Birthday!! Love, Diane.
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In honor of the Singer Family – Congratulations on your new home! From Lilli Rachel Stevens. In honor Sandy Borofsky – Happy 80th Birthday! From Cindy & Al Uber. In honor of Pierrette Bettex – Happy 80th Birthday! From Cindy & Al Uber. In honor of Pierrette Bettex – Happy 80th Birthday! From Roz & the babies. In honor of birthday girl Kayla Puccio, our granddaughter. From Stephanie & Jonathan Harris. In honor of Pierrette Bettex on her 80th birthday and the wonderful party she had to raise money for HSBC’s Walk for the Animals. In honor of Janice Jhonson. Dogs and cats thank you for being so kind toward them. You are so very special!!! From Maritta Jo. In honor of Cookie Baron – Happy Birthday! From Bob & Connie McGee. In honor of Ms. Frances Mesirow, from John Collins. In honor of Eileen & Bianca. From Dakota. In honor of Jacey & Trent on their engagement. From Cherie Wachter. In honor of Sandy Borofsky – Happy 80th Birthday! From Joan & Lenny Nourick. In honor of Sandy Borofsky and her 80th birthday from the following family and friends: Jeannette White; Sue Burkhart; Alan & Honey Sabbath; Ken & Marcela White; Louis Kroll.
In honor of Steven F. Nickerson, from Linda & Susan. This is a tribute gift for Jennifer Powers Sulinski in honor of all the pets who have been in her life over the years, to support the wonderful Humane Society of Broward County. From Kelley Frohlich. In honor of Joseph Frontero, our loving nephew who had such a special love for animals, especially dogs. From Aunt Bev & Uncle Jim. In honor of Lloyd Maliner on his 50th birthday from the following family and friends: Brandon & June Elrod; Michelle Guenere; Freddy Andrade; Mark & Michelle Sukenik; Connie Francese; Ibis Wheeler; Randi & Richard Kramarz; Silvia Rosales; Larry France; Mercedes & Roberto Del Castillo; Ed Maisonet & Ana Motz-Maisonet; Ynes Acosta; M. Damas; Designer Discount Fabrics; Luis Escobar; Steven Schein; Gina Davidson; Carla Caride; Anonymous Donor. In honor of Lloyd Maliner on his 50th birthday from the following family and friends: Douglas & Amy McClennen; Steven & Margaret Hansen; Angelica Guckes & Eduardo Fernandez; Dora Weiss; Gaetan Berube & France Page; Tate Waters; Veronique & Nicolas Dourassoff; Gary Saff & Tamara Lior; Paul Halpin; Lori Gottsegen Zuckerman; Alan & Denise Siegel; Robert & Veronica Maliner; S. Edmund Resciniti; Gus Armenakis; Neurology Offices of South Florida; Anonymous Donor of a Lowe’s gift card; Carlos Lopez; Victor & Erin Owoc; Brian & Sandra Wolf; K. Hones & F. Michaud; Lloyd Colvin & Susan MalinerColvin; Dr. Amy Dunetz Abraham & Antonio Abraham; Desi & Alexandra Morales; Christina Clarke; Richard & Hilary Baldwin; Martin Maliner; Joseph Traina. In honor of Elaine Farquharson – thank you for all you do! From Barbara Collins. In honor of Debra Jean Graham – Happy Birthday! Love, Mom. In honor of Shawn Gilbert. From your secret Santa. In honor of Heather Thomas, from Joyce Albert.
HONORS AND CELEBRATIONS In honor of Jack & Martha Stewart. Merry Christmas! Love, Jack & Holly. In honor of Oliver Miller – thanks for making our lives complete with companionship and unconditional love. We miss you and will always keep you in our hearts. From Taylor. In honor of Kathleen & Tom Long. Merry Christmas to both of you! I love you very much. From Debbie Lubov. In honor of Shelley Finnigan. Merry Christmas, Shelley. This donation is being made for Haley, Yogi, Wrigley & Crazy Cocoa! From Debbie Lubov. In honor of Ana Rodriguez – wishing you and your family (including critters!) a wonderful holiday! From Mary Otto. In honor of Erica Weston – Merry Christmas from Mary Virginia.
Our donation honors the life of our generous and compassionate friend, Carl Steinmetz. Sincerely, Ed Davis & Brad Edmonds. In honor of Marti & Wayne Huizenga. From Norman & Jane Tripp. In honor of Judith Matregrano. From Akerman LLP. In honor of Dr. Rudd and Team at Bayview Animial Clinic. Thank you again for the care and comfort you gave to Lucky. Our best for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Bobbie & Steven Klinger. In honor of the Doctors and Staff of Emerald Hills Animal Hospital. Our thanks for the love and care you provide to Mollee Suskind on each and every visit. You are all angels and we are most grateful. Happy Holidays! From Laurie, Len, Wes, Russ & Moll Suskind.
In honor of Niall & Stephanie Brennan, from Debbie & Steve Weston.
In honor of Bonnie & Alex Muxo, from Tom & Sharon O.
In honor of Dr. Ken Moore. From Debbie & Steve Weston.
In honor of Cailey Katz on her 10th birthday. From Barbara Roseland Katz.
In honor of Reece, Ava & Adrianna. Merry Christmas to my little cherubs. Love, Mommy. In honor of Dr. Charles & Elaine Kahn, with many thanks for your care and friendship. Wishing you a Happy New Year! From Lynn & Jed Jacobson. In honor of Richard (Dick) Borghi, Jr. and his love for animals. From your friends at CORS-AIR.
In honor of Cailey Katz’s 10th birthday from the following family and friends: Roseann Massa-Brown & Robb Brown; Sarah Gillespie-Cummings & Steven Cummings; Marie & Padraig Keane; Pamela B. Ofstein; Karen & Jeffrey Spitzer; Melisa Curra; Suzanne & Kenneth Moore; Amy & Christopher Bross.
In honor of Elaine Forbes & Spritzen. Merry Christmas and Love, Diane. In honor of Jenny Aboud. From The Hutton Boys! In honor of Steve & Alina Kuduk. In celebration of the marriage of Steve Kuduk & Alina Amaral. Two wonderful people who love pets and each other. From Catherine Janik & Ruth Gilbert. In honor of the Biasetti family for your boundless love of animals – Happy Holidays. Love, the Press family. In honor of Victor & Madonna Blasucci. Merry Christmas to The Ultimate Pet Parents! Love, Gracie & Suzie. In honor of Mimi & Papa Stewart, from Bryant & Roxanne Stewart. In honor of Nancy, Scott & Ms. Emily. From Sallie Sherwood. In honor of The Jim Papit Family. From Dee & Michael Papit and Sydney & Max. In honor of Marti & Wayne Huizenga. From Dr. J. Preston Jones.
In honor of Best Friend Butler Service. From Heidi Kahan.
A Lasting Impression Do you want to leave a lasting legacy for the animals? You can do just that, and give the gift that will keep on giving -- providing food, shelter and a second chance to a great many needy animals. Those of us who love animals our whole lives often want to be able to make a difference for as many animals as we can. The best way to carry out that wish is to support all of the animals at the Humane Society of Broward County through a bequest. By making a bequest to the Humane Society of Broward County in your will, you can ensure that your love for animals will continue on…and that we’ll be able to keep providing food, shelter, medical attention and compassion to the tens of thousands of animals who depend on us. You will also be recognized as a member of our Legacy Club. Name ________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________ City, ______________________State_______ Zip____________ Phone _______________________________________________ Fax _____________________________________________ E-mail___________________________________________
If you would like more information about legacy gifts, please phone 954.266.6845 or complete the following and mail it to:
Humane Society of Broward County Attn: Development 2070 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (fax) 954-989-3991
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Road to the Puppy Bowl
he television channel Animal Planet generously underwrote the adoption fees for our Road to the Puppy Bowl adoption event in December. That meant fee-free adoptions for any animal at the shelter, including puppies, rabbits, cats, guinea pigs, you name it! Miami Dolphins mascot TD was on hand for the fun, as were the Dolphins’ Offensive Tackle Billy Turner and Stephanie Hickey, wife of Dolphins General Manager Dennis Hickey. There were plenty of photo ops, giveaways and adoptions – which equaled many smiling faces and 31 happy new homes.
Adopters were interviewed by Animal Planet.
Miami Doliphins mascot TD greeted everyone, big and small.
Billy Turner and Stephanie Hickey getting some cuddles.
As posted on Facebook: would like to share our adoption story for the winter newsletter. About a month ago I saw the "Road to Puppy Bowl" event shared on Facebook and I started looking at the dogs that were available for adoption on the Humane Society website. There were quite a few that caught my eye (and my heartstrings too). I decided to surprise my kids by bringing them to the event. I hadn't mentioned anything about it to them so they were so excited when we arrived and they saw all that was happening. Still, they had no idea that we might actually be adopting that day. I took them in to see the dogs and there were a few that we chose to meet. As a room opened up, out came a lady with this adorable furball snuggled into her arms. I, of course, immediately fell in love. When I asked if she was available the woman said "YES, the couple who had just met her didn't think a puppy was right for their lifestyle.” My 6-year-old daughter was thrilled so we followed her back into the room with "Pebbles.”
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We knew instantly that she was the one for us. She was young, energetic, hypoallergenic (I have allergies), and she warmed up to all 3 of us right away. I knew I couldn't possibly leave without her. And we didn't. Pebbles came home with her new family not more than an hour later. Fast forward and here we are, Pebbles (now Pixie) is settled in just wonderfully. She has made us all so very happy and I can only hope that we have brought her the same. I tend to think so since she's always so happy. Her personality is one in a million. She loves to play with my kids who are 3 and 6, she also loves to play with her cousins (especially Dexter, my niece's 2-year-old Beagle). She loves giving kisses and cuddling. She's great when it comes to crate time and behaves really well in general. She loves car 24
Dolphins player Billy Turner enjoyed meeting the felines too.
rides and as of recent she's having a blast at the dog park. We are truly blessed to have had this opportunity, not only to give an amazing dog a forever home and family but to have given us a forever family member. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the Humane Society of Broward County, the Miami Dolphins and Animal Planet for organizing the event that brought us together. # HSBROWARD # MIAMIDOLPHINS # ANIMALPLANET # R2PB # PIXIE Sadia & Family
Maleeah and her friend Pixie.
Honoring Our Legacy Club Members
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he Planned Giving Committee held its annual Legacy Club Luncheon in November at the Coral Ridge Country Club to honor members, while welcoming their guests as well. Legacy Club members are truly a dedicated group of supporters; they demonstrate their belief in the HSBC’s mission, and the programs and services offered, by choosing to leave a lasting legacy to the animals in the future. HSBC Chairman of the Board Gerry Weber shared with the guests many of the accomplishments achieved by shelter staff and volunteers this year, including the completion of the shelter renovation; spaying and neutering nearly 12,000 owned pets and free roaming cats (this includes 2,262 cats in a targeted area in Hollywood that were sterilized thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities®); educating more than 150,000 children in our community and placing over 8,200 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rabbits and Guinea pigs in fiscal year 2014. Guests enjoyed a wonderful lunch, and learned more about the shelter by playing an entertaining game of “Jeopawdy” hosted by committee member Charles Sparano of McGladrey. Attendees also enjoyed meeting two dogs available for adoption, Peaches and Jen, who were surrendered because their owner had too many pets.
Linda Vercillo Woronecki, Eric Woronecki and committee member Jill Ginsberg
Legacy Club Members Mr. Ralph Aguiar Mr. George Alexion Ms. Patricia S. Amey Ms. Peggy J. Anderson Mrs. Astrid Arrak Ms. Fran Ashley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Ball Mrs. Estelle Y. Banning Ms. Marjorie Bernstine Ms. Pierrette Bettex Ms. Harriet E. Bonin Mrs. Lorna R. Bowers Mrs. Frances M. Coffman Ms. Irma Cohen Ms. Marvely Correa Mr. Michael Coscia Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dagen Mr. & Mrs. Francis Davis Ms. Joan Durden Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Egyes Mr. & Ms. Daniel Fee Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Feinerman Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Fields Mr. & Mrs. Francesco Filippelli Ms. Joan Fisher Mr. Bill Forlani
Ms. Ellen Freeman Ms. Louise Geffner Ms. Beverly A. Glaser Mr. & Mrs. Dan Glatz Mrs. Leah S. Glickfield Ms. Wendy Gold Mr. Leon Grochowsky Mr. & Mrs. Duane E. Hanson Mr. Mark Hariton Ms. Carol Hieronymus Mrs. Marilyn S. Hine Mrs. Dorcas L. Hunt Mr. & Mrs. William Irving Ms. Gail Jacobson Ms. Bertha E. Jacobsson Mrs. Jenny Johnson Mrs. Dianne Johnston Ms. Ramona Johnston Ms. Bea Kantrowitz Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kempler Mr. Paul Klingenberg Ms. Fern Kohn Ms. Lynn Landesco Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Lee Mr. Jay Loebel Mr. Walter J. Lynwood
Chaired by Jennifer Robinson of The Northern Trust Bank Company, the HSBC Planned Giving Committee is a group of professionals willing and able to help you make a difference. “Planned Giving” refers to charitable gifts that are planned in advance to benefit the charity and the donor, using the principles of good financial planning. It can be leaving a legacy through your will, making the charity a beneficiary of your IRA, 401K or even through insurance. According to Jennifer “a gift of any size is always welcomed by a charity, and the HSBC has been the beneficiary of gifts ranging from $500 to over one million -- and some have even elected to leave the shelter property. The important thing is to plan ahead and recognize the charity by its proper name. Many people think that the Humane Society of Broward County is part of, or a branch of national organizations with a similar name… and that is simply not the case. It is always wise to seek the guidance of a good attorney or financial planner; however, many simple gifting strategies do not require extensive meetings and fees. For more information about planned giving please contact Kathy Tricomi, HSBC Senior Vice President/Chief Development Officer, at 954.266.6845 or ktricomi@hsbroward.com.
Treasurer of the Board of Directors and member of the planned giving committee Charles Sparano with Martha and Jack Stewart
Ms. Polly Ann A. MacMillan Mrs. Gabriele E. Magdanz Mr. Norman Mandel Mr. & Mrs. Frank Marino Mrs. Sarah R. Marx Mrs. Glenda McTiernan Mr. Anthony Messano Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Meyer Mrs. Patricia A. Milesi Ms. Enid Mitchell Mr. Gilbert S. Mitchell Ms. Ann Moslowitz Mrs. Mae Nachman Ms. Pam Nadler Ms. Deborah A. Newis Ms. Helen D. Oakes Mr. & Mrs. Hugh S. Oberlender Mr. & Mrs. Anthony L Pagella Mr. Bruce Palenske Mr. David Pearlman Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J Petrick Ms. Linda Phillips Mrs. Paul Roberts Ms. Janet Sander
HSBC Development Assistant Pat Helmus, committee member Britt Anderson and KayeLynne Northcutt
Ms. Janet Schiff Mrs. Sara J. Sears Mrs. Shirley J. Servita Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Shaddinger Ms. Linda Shallenberger Mr. & Mrs. Adam Starr Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Stewart Ms. Martha A. Stewart Ms. Ethel M. Thomson Mr. Art Tobia Ms. Judith Turner Mr. & Mrs. Hugh R. Valasquez Ms. Nicole A. Vanden Heuvel Mr. Eugene F. Vanek Mr. Mark Vellen Ms. Linda L. Vercillo Mrs. Barbara L. Weiss Ms. Julia A. Wingard Mrs. Veronica Woodall Mrs. Karola Woodworth
Sandra Arnold and Helene Massina
Eileen Schary and committee member Ruben Rozental
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Trap, Neuter & Return
adly, on a daily basis we receive complaints and concerns regarding cats. There are people who wish to report missing pets, or neglect and abuse situations; and there are people who want the cats residing near them caught and removed, with no concern as to the outcome. Many citizens call to report large numbers of cats at various locations throughout the county that need to be trapped and removed. These populations, under animal sheltering guidelines, are considered “colonies.” Pretty much everyone reading this article has at one point or another observed a colony of cats, even if they didn’t realize what it was. These colonies may be located behind shopping centers, near abandoned buildings, in public parks, even on college campuses. They might have started out with someone abandoning their pet, followed by someone else also thinking that was a good idea... and if the cats are not sterilized, a colony is born. While it is a known fact that cats for the most part are treated like second-class citizens and are abused, abandoned and neglected throughout the world, a push to reduce the number of cats that are euthanized due to being feral (un-socialized) or unsterilized has grown with programs such as “TrapNeuter-Return.” Trap-Neuter-Return is successfully practiced in hundreds of communities and in every landscape and setting. Cats are humanely trapped and taken to a veterinarian to be neutered and vaccinated. After recovery, the cats are returned to their home their colony outdoors. Kittens and cats that are friendly and socialized to people may be adopted into homes.
decades – is never-ending and futile. Since feral cats are not adoptable, in our society they are usually euthanized. But with a successful program like Trap-Neuter-Return, many more cats are able to live out their lives with the assistance of “caregivers” who feed and maintain the colony, always on the lookout for a new addition that has been abandoned, and watching for illness or injury. Many national animal groups support the Trap-NeuterReturn concept, and when done properly it has proven to be a successful answer to an overwhelming problem. In my experience, the process of TNR offers the greatest chance of success for the cats. It can also be rewarding to the caregivers whose time, money and kindness ensure that no matter what time of the night the cats need to be fed or how horrible the weather, they are always loyal to their colony. TNR is not about rescuing cats, it's about population control and permanently reducing the number of feral cats in an area. It's not about getting a wonderful cat a great home, it's about lowering stray intake and euthanasia rates, reducing costs for animal shelters, and creating a healthier, less hostile environment for the cats. In addition, spay/neuter of the cats eliminates common nuisance behaviors such as yowling and foul odor, and vaccinating them for rabies also provides a public health benefit. Please consider researching TNR if you are interested in assisting with the many colonies in our area, and be more sensitive to the many feral cats that you may see. If a colony is visible, there are caregivers; however, they can always use more hands to assist.
TNR stops the breeding cycle and therefore improves their lives while preventing reproduction. It is a fact that the removal and euthanasia of outdoor cats – something municipal animal control agencies have been pursuing for
Paw Path Thank you to everyone who has sponsored a commemorative brick on the Humane Society’s Paw Path! Those listed below purchased a brick during the months of September, October and November 2014. Mary P. Bullock Joseph Cohen Andy Davis George Dudziec Serona Elton
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Martin Fein PAWS ON THE GREEN GIRLFRIENDS Nancy Sieff William “Bill” Kling V.A. Clinic
Pay lasting tribute to a friend, pet, or family member and show your support for the HSBC at the same time! With a contribution of $250, your special message will appear on a Paw Path brick at the shelter. For more information or to receive an order form, please call Leana at 954.266.6818.
Featuring warm and fuzzy shelter stories
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Facebook Finds Walter a Home
hen Walter arrived at the shelter in late October, the little fellow was just a few weeks old and had suffered severe trauma to his back left leg. His foot was missing entirely, and granulation tissue had formed over the end of the exposed bone, which was embedded with dirt and litter. We sedated the kitten, cleaned the damaged area and sutured him up. Walter was then put on medication with the hope that the injury would heal. Unfortunately, after a few weeks it was clear that progress wasn’t being made, so we decided to amputate the limb.
page. It didn’t take long for Pat to see the clip of the nine-week-old playful kitty chasing toys and romping. She even showed the video to her cat, who watched with interest. Fast forward: Walter and Pat, and the cat, are a happy new family. Be sure to like us on Facebook and share our posts. As you can see, animals find their forever homes as a result!
After surgery and more TLC in foster care, Walter returned to the shelter to find his forever home. One of our staff took a short video of him playing, and posted it on her Facebook
Walter with his new mom Pat.
Walter loves his frog toy!
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Adison’s BFF
ine-year-old Adison longed for a kitten. Then she helped her aunt to foster a litter of kittens – and Adison decided they were a lot of work and getting into everything! So she made a mature decision, realizing that an adult cat would be just the ticket. She spent some time at the shelter,
carefully selecting 13-year-old Pierre, and is sooooo happy she did! Her mom reports that Pierre has settled in beautifully and sleeps with Adison every night. He also gets along great with their four dogs – three of which are HSBC alumni.
A Friend in Need
man named Richard found himself without a home to stay in with his beloved dog Miss Bali and two of her puppies, and he came to the HSBC to ask for help. Richard had recently been ill in the hospital; when he was released, he had to find new living arrangements that would welcome him and his canine companions. After speaking with him at length and learning the details of his situation, we worked out a plan: Richard would allow us to find homes for the puppies, and we would spay
and vaccinate Miss Bali and then place her in temporary foster care. This would give Richard the time he needed to find a home for the two of them. After about a month, Richard succeeded in his efforts and came to claim his girl. He was thrilled to be reunited with Miss Bali, and it was obvious that she was overjoyed to see him. We are only able to provide this kind of help because of the generosity of supporters like you. Richard and Miss Bali, reunited. 27
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Humane Society of Broward County: Located immediately west of I-95 on the south side of Griffin Road. Tel: 954.989.3977 Visit us on the web at www.humanebroward.com. Adoptions:
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Mobile pet adoptions Farmers Market at Broward Medical Health Center, Fort Lauderdale 10:00 - 3:00
BEHAVIOR HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6851
Walk for the Animals - Huizenga Plaza Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd, 2 blocks south of Broward Blvd.
DOG OBEDIENCE REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . 954.266.6855
February 28:
BEHAVIOR & TRAINING PROGRAMS . . . . . . 954.266.6819 CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6840 DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6816 EDUCATION DEPT. SCHEDULING. . . . . . . . . 954.266.6848 HURRICANE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6871
Pet Loss and Grief Support Sessions are held free of charge on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the shelter. To register, please call 954.266.6848. Dog Obedience Classes - are offered in six-week group sessions with classes on Tue. or Wed. evenings or on Sat. mornings. The cost is $90 for dogs adopted from the shelter and $120 for all other dogs. To register or for more information visit www.humanebroward.com. For private dog obedience lessons call Stephanie Rodgers at 954.266.6819. Volunteer Orientation sessions are held on a regular basis: Call Volunteer Services at 954.266.6814 for details. Puppy Pre-School – Classes are offered in four-week group sessions with classes on Sat. mornings. The cost is $60 for puppies adopted from the shelter and $80 for all other puppies. To register or for more information visit www.humanebroward.com. For private lessons call Stephanie Rodgers at 954.266.6819.
JOB HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6859 PAWS AUXILIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6827 PEACE OF MIND/LEGACY CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6845 PET BOUTIQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6836 PETSET AUXILIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6827 PRIVATE PET CREMATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6833 SPAY/NEUTER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.463.7729 VOLUNTEER SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6814
The HSBC pet cemetery and mausoleum are located at the Broward Pet Cemetery in Plantation Acres. They offer private or communal burial; cremations and arrangements can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Visit www.browardpet.com or call 954.476.0743 for more information.