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ClubHelping Very Important Pets Get Out of the Shelter and On With Their Lives Message from the President he Society for the Prevention T of Cruelty to Animals of Texas To call 2006 a year of tremendous growth and change is a private, non-profit, reservation for the SPCA of Texas would be an understatement. This required organization dedicated to organization has a long and rich history of not only saving the lives of countless animals in crisis and fi nding them improving the welfare of all animals. wonderful homes, but also of knowing how and when The SPCA of Texas is the leading to adapt to the changing needs of those animals and the animal welfare agency in North Texas community at large. We have certainly made great strides in with two shelters and three spay/ adapting to those needs this past year more than ever before. neuter clinics located in Dallas and Collin County, and serves as an active From our new clinic on Village Fair Drive in Oak Cliff and resource center providing an array our new Reservation Required policy to our capital campaign of programs and services that bring and subsequent purchase of a new property, which will in people and animals together to enrich a few short years become home to animals currently being each others’ lives. cared for at our Dealey Animal Care Center on Industrial Blvd., we have forged ahead. MISSION STATEMENT From the move of our administrative staff to the new building on Lone Star Drive and the The SPCA of Texas is a charitable addition of a beautiful new sculpture at our Perry Animal Care Center in McKinney to the new organization dedicated to improving the fi eld turf at the Dealey Animal Care Center in Dallas, I’m proud of the people who have made welfare of all animals. everything we’ve accomplished this year possible: the hard-working and dedicated employees and volunteers, the enthusiastic and devoted Board of Directors and, most importantly, the LOCATIONS incredibly generous and infi nitely caring people who all combine to give so many animals a SPCA of Texas/Headquarters second and sometimes third and fourth chance at life. 2400 Lone Star Drive Dallas, Texas 75212 Everything we’ve done this past year has been designed to take us into the future as a focused, hard-working, streamlined, forward-looking and state-of-the-art organization committed to SPCA of Texas/Dallas improving the welfare of all animals and being the go-to community resource for north Texas and beyond. 362 S. Industrial Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75207 The magazine you are holding is yet another way we have stepped up our commitment to people and pets. And yet, because of competitive pricing, improved technology and the generosity of SPCA of Texas/McKinney Alpha Graphics at Market Center, it is not costing us any more than the previous newsletter 8411 Stacy Road (formerly FM720) format did. After all, the animals are our fi rst and most important focus. McKinney, Texas 75070

Speaking for everyone at the SPCA of Texas, I’d like to wish you all a happy and wonderful SPCA of Texas/ 2007. We’re going great places together! Village Fair Spay/Neuter and Animal Wellness Clinic As always, thank you for your continued support of the SPCA of Texas. It is because of friends 4830 Village Fair Drive like you that we are able to continue and expand our ability to make a difference in the lives of thousands of animals in need of our help. Dallas, TX 75224

Thank you for your compassion and commitment, New SPCA phone number: 214.742.SPCA Animal Talk is a magazine published by the SPCA of Texas and distributed to our contributors and friends.

James Bias, CAWA SPCA OF TEXAS President BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPCA of Texas Board Chair: Rugger Burke Vice Chair: David C. Hudson ANIMAL TALK CREDITS Treasurer: Lee Dinkel Secretary: Amy Honey The publication of Animal Editor: Maura Davies Talk in full color was Copy Editor: Alicia Brown President: James Bias made possible through the Graphic Design & Layout: Kent Gilliam Barbara Butler generosity of Stories and Photos: SPCA staff, unless otherwise noted Bert Childers, DVM Bill Driscoll Would your prefer to receive Animal Talk electronically Tricia Linderman via e-mail? By doing so, you will help the SPCA of Texas Sam Price Mary Prothro direct more of its funds toward the care of the animals. at Market Center Mary Spencer Please go online to www.spca.org/newsletter and provide Kirk Thor your contact information. You will then begin receiving Denise Wallace 214.631.5678 an electronic version of Animal Talk. 1 Reuniting Families on Ever the Lost and Found e-Pole Heard of a The SPCA has taken the task of posting pictures and information about lost and found pets on neighborhood

Barking Telephone? signs and telephone poles and put it on the web. Called the Lost and Found e-Pole, this online resource allows Be the envy of all your friends as you proudly the community to post photos and descriptions of lost play the SPCA of Texas’ “Adopt a Big Dog” ring and found pets in the hopes of reuniting them with their tone, written and performed by Edie Brickell. owners. We ask that people posting information about a lost Your $2.49 purchase will support the SPCA in our or found pet include a detailed description of the pet, efforts to protect and care for homeless and the area or neighborhood where the animal was lost or abused animals. found, a picture if available and contact information. The post will stay on the SPCA’s e-Pole for one month, after which the person may again submit their Download your ringtone information.

at www.spca.org If a person posts an animal to the e-Pole and wants to do more, the SPCA invites them to also place an ad in their local paper, post actual signs around their neighborhood, go door to door and utilize other online services.

To post a lost or found pet, visit www.spca.org/lostfound.

Shop! Save! Support! New, convenient online Shop online at www.spca.org for spay/neuter appointment you and your furry friends and support the SPCA animals. Every booking purchase you make will provide for the animals in our care while Does your pet still need to be spayed or neutered? Are they await their forever home. you looking for an easy way to make an appointment? Now you can make your pets’ spay/neuter appointment online in less time than it takes to make a cup of tea or coffee.

Lending a Helping Paw: Simply go to www.spca.org/appointment and complete SPCA Offers Behavior Help Line, the online form. Remember that it is imperative to have your pet spayed or neutered as soon as Online Help possible. This simple surgery will save What do you do when your beloved kitty cat starts thinking outside thousands of animal lives. of the box? How about when little Lucky takes a shine to a pair of Now it’s easier than your shoes? Help is just a phone call or a click away! its ever to help the B SPCA help the The SPCA is proud to offer its Animal Behavior Help Line and animals. & Animal Behavior Help Pages Online. If you need advice on how to solve your pet’s behavior issue or whether s you should contact your veterinarian for help, our staff will walk you through a possible solution. le Animal Behavior Help Line For Dogs or Cats: 214.461.1819 b

Animal Behavior Help Pages Online b For Dogs: www.spca.org/doghelp

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It has never been easier to support the SPCA of Texas’ programs and Donate services online at www.spca.org/donate.

Find your new best friend online and learn where our animals will be available for adoption at www.spca.org/fi ndapet. Adopt

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the pet-lover in your life or shopping for yourself or your pets, check out our online store at Shop www.spca.org/shop.

Discover the wide variety of programs, services and volunteer opportunities that the SPCA offers at www.spca.org/volunteer, www.spca.org/education and www.spca.org/rescue. Programs

The SPCA provides quality spay/neuter surgeries and out-patient wellness veterinary care for pets. Find locations, hours and contact info on www.spca.org/locations or make your spay/neuter appointment Clinic online today at www.spca.org/appointment.

Learn all about the SPCA of Texas and fi nd the locations, hours of operation and policies in one convenient spot at www.spca.org/about. About Us

Have a question about pet behavior? Look no further than our pet info page at www.spca.org/dogbehavior and www.spca.org/catbehavior. If you still have questions, contact the behavior help desk at Pet Info www.spca.org/doghelp and www.spca.org/cathelp.

Get all of the latest information about SPCA events including fundraisers, community events, SPCA appearances in the community and offsite adoption locations at www.spca.org/calendar. Events

Find out the scoop on the SPCA’s latest breaking news and information at News www.spca.org/news. www.spca.orgwww.spca.org Register on www.spca.org today and begin receiving breaking news, event information, vaccination reminders and more. All via e-mail! SPCA of Texas/McKinney Will No Longer Euthanize for Space Becomes a Reservation Required Shelter Shelter News The SPCA of Texas announced that as of September 5, 2006, it Upon surrender, would no longer euthanize animals for lack of space at its Perry SPCA staff will Animal Care Center in McKinney. The SPCA will no longer conduct a health operate as animal control in any capacity and will no longer assessment and take in unlimited animals, becoming a Reservation Required administer the shelter. The SPCA’s Dealey Animal Care Center in Dallas S.A.F.E.R. test began operating as a Reservation Required shelter on February (Safety Assessment 1 of this year. The SPCA is asking the community to be a for Evaluation partner in the process of finding new homes for animals. Re-homing)—a standardized The goal to no longer euthanize for space was first proposed behavior in 2000 as a part of a comprehensive five-year plan designed assessment tool to take the SPCA into the 21st century as a state-of-the-art, that gives shelters a cutting-edge animal shelter while remaining more intensely consistent, accurate focused on its core mission, to improve the welfare of all animals. way of measuring temperament in dogs—and inform the person who brought the animal Over the last two years, the SPCA’s Perry Campus shelter in in of their options. McKinney has relinquished all animal control contracts back to the various cities/municipalities it had previously served. Going forward, If an individual’s animal, whether stray or owner surrender, is deemed however, the SPCA will be transferring adoptable animals from the not adoptable or the SPCA is full at the time of their call, the person City of The Colony, Collin County Animal Services and other groups bringing in the animal will be advised to check back with us on a daily in an additional effort to place more animals into homes. basis, and they will also be offered tips on how to make the pet more adoptable (have it spayed or neutered, vaccinated, trained), how to “Finding homes for and keeping animals in homes is of the utmost attempt to place that animal into another home themselves or directed importance to us,” said James Bias, SPCA of Texas president. “We to an SPCA of Texas Pet Placement Partner (shelters and breed rescue will never again euthanize an animal for space at our either of our groups the SPCA has relationships with). If it is a stray, the person will facilities, renewing our pledge to find homes for as many animals as be advised to take the animal to closest local animal control agency to possible.” ensure the pet stays near the area where it became lost.

As a part of this policy change, stray and owner surrendered animals Additionally, animals who are brought to the SPCA through the are taken in by reservation only, based on available space, which organization’s Rescue and Investigations department will remain will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are separate from the regular intake of owner surrender and stray animals, available every day beginning at 9 a.m. not affecting the number of spaces available to owner surrendered and stray animals each day. The SPCA will never euthanize for space and never turn an animal away because of their looks, age, breed or non-contagious treatable “The Reservation Required system will allow the SPCA to do more health condition based upon available space and SPCA policies. for the animals waiting for homes in its shelter,” said Bias. “We will Furthermore, if an injured animal is brought in that the SPCA is unable be able to pursue our mission statement with a renewed purpose and to assist, it will be humanely euthanized if the person who brings in drive, and, as always, make a difference, one animal at a time.” that animal so chooses and the SPCA concurs.

Running Like the Wind SPCA of Texas Dedicates Sculpture “Born to Run” at Perry Campus in McKinney

The SPCA of Texas proudly unveiled the statue entitled “Born to Run” commissioned by Myron K. Martin and donated to mark the entrance of the SPCA’s Phoebe Perry Campus in McKinney on Saturday, October 28 at 11 a.m.

The morning’s program consisted of a few words spoken about the statue by SPCA President James Bias and SPCA Board Chair Rugger Burke in order to honor the spirit of volunteerism exemplified by emeritus board member Myron K. Martin.

The larger than life bronze statue, created by noted artist and sculptor Lorenzo Ghiglieri, depicts a mare and her foal running with joyous abandon, a physical manifestation and emblem for the campus.

A tour of the Perry Campus immediately followed the unveiling.

5 P e t T i p s March is Heartworm Prevention Month It’s Almost Allergy Season SPCA of Texas warns pet owners about the dangers of heartworms. Dogs with allergies The SPCA of Texas warns that heartworms, common in warm- weather states such as Texas but found in all 50 states, can be fatal to Dogs can have allergies just like humans. Some signs are constant your dog. scratching, rashes and excessive shedding. The difference is that dogs react differently to allergies than humans. Dogs react with skin Throughout March, to help spread awareness on the prevention problems which can often lead to infections. of this potentially deadly parasite, the SPCA is participating in national heartworm prevention month by offering one free month of Dog allergies are often caused by topical substances such as Heartgard® with the purchase of a 6-month supply or a $5 mail in ointments and fl ea collars or air contaminants such as pollen, mildew rebate with the purchase of a 12-month supply. or dust mites. Sometimes fl eas and food can cause dogs to have allergic reactions. Heartworms, spaghetti-like worms usually 6 to 10 inches Some tips for taking care of your dog with allergies are: in length, live in the hearts and • Give your dog a bath in oatmeal or with an oatmeal-formulated lungs of dogs. Heartworms are shampoo several times a week. carried in a microscopic form by mosquitoes that have bitten • Soak your dog in an Epsom salts bath. an infected animal. When that mosquito bites a healthy dog, • Ask your veterinarian if an anti-infl ammatory would help comfort that dog gets heartworm. The your dog’s discomfort with allergies. parasites then circulate in the • Place a dehumidifi er in your dog’s sleeping area. To decrease bloodstream, multiply and molds, place activated charcoal around house. obstruct the fl ow of blood to the heart and lungs. • Keep your dog in an air-conditioned place. Eventually death occurs. • Keep your house dusted and vacuumed regularly. The only way to avoid heartworms is to give your dog heartworm • Treat your dog for fl eas even if you do not see any. preventives. First, have your dog’s blood tested to determine if he’s heartworm-free. If he tests positive, he will need to be treated fi rst. • Use hypoallergenic dog food or treats. Collaborate with your vet and invent a homemade diet. Treatment is a three-step process lasting three to four weeks that involves injections and oral medication to kill the heartworms. If your dog tests negative for heartworms, start him on preventives Cats with allergies immediately. These are available via a monthly pill available at the Did you know that 15% of all cats in the U.S. suffer from one or SPCA of Texas. more allergies? The causes fall into several categories: The SPCA’s March Heartgard® special is good at the Martin Spay/ • Inhalant allergies caused by airborne articles that irritate the nasal Neuter and Wellness Clinic in Dallas, the Village Fair Spay/Neuter passages and lungs and Wellness Clinic in Oak Cliff and at the Perry Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic in McKinney. Heartworm tests are available at both • Contact allergies derived from prolonged contact with an irritating clinics for $22. A current negative heartworm test must be on fi le to substance purchase heartworm preventives. Treatment is also available if you discover your dog is heartworm positive. • Food allergies that result from the grains, meats and dairy products included in cat food To make an appointment at any of the SPCA’s clinics, please call 214.742.SPCA. • Drug allergies from antibiotics and anesthesia • Flea allergies, the most common of all The only number you need for all of Symptoms can range from irritation of the skin leading to severe your SPCA of Texas information: itching, excessive oily skin, ear infl ammation and hair loss to vomiting and diarrhea. 214.742.SPCA To help your cat cope with these allergies, The SPCA of Texas suggests asking your vet for treatment options. Some cats might Or find us on the web at: need to be medicated. At home, try using a different kitty litter, vacuuming more frequently using a very good fi lter and switching to a food formulated for allergies. No matter what, make sure to www.spca.org remove all human drugs and oily-leafed plants from your cat’s reach.

6 Helping Very Important Pets Get Out of the Shelter and On With Their Lives

Throughout my years of working with humane organizationsorganizations and talking to volunteers and supporters, one question I often hear is, “What can I personally do to help animals get adopted?” As a perfect example, the SPCA is pleased to announce the unveiling of an all new,new, unique and convenient program that allows you to play a major role in helping our very important pets (VIPs) fi nd new homes.

It’sIt’s easy to become a VIP champion and there is no commitment or fee to join the VIP Club.

Simply go to www.spca.org/vipclub, complete the VIP Club registration information and you will begin receiving monthly information about animals in our shelter who desperately need your help. You will then be able to use the information we send you to help fi nd new homes for our VIP animals by printing and posting fl yers, sending e-mails, putting the animals’ information on your e-mail tag or simply by talking about the animals to your friends.

And best of all, you’ll fi nd great satisfaction in knowing that you personally helped an animal fi nd a new and loving forever home.

Another way to best help our animals is to make a donation that will go directly to the care, support and enrichment of all the SPCA’sSPCA’s VeryVery Important Pets. There’sThere’s a convenient link on the VIP Club homepage—again, that’sthat’s www.spca.org/vipclub—thatwww.spca.org/vipclub—that allows you to choose the giving level that is best for you.

Whether you help the SPCA’sSPCA’s VIPs by posting their information and fi nding them new homes or whether you give to provide for their enrichment and care, you’ll be making an immeasurable impact on many animals’ lives. YYouou can indeed make a difdifferenceference to animals every day by just taking a moment to join this amazing new program.

I think that this is a unique opportunity for the community to get involved and hope that you will join us by supporting this effort.effort.

James Bias, PresidentPresident of the SPCA of TTexasexas VIP Club

7 Dear Diary, I have been in the SPCA’s Dallas shelter since October 11, 2006 and was feeling like there was no hope of someone adopting me until today. I found out that the SPCA has created a new program that will hopefully help the perfect family see me and take me home. The program is called the VIP Club. Humans can join this club and print posters of me and Just hanging out at the shelter other VIP animals and place them in their neighborhoods, work places, schools or give them to a friend. Club members will also receive updates about VIP animals who need their help. I hope the SPCA will get a lot of humans to join the VIP Club and help animals like me. Zeus

Allie p.s. Skettles This new club is already a huge success! Two of the SPCA’s longest-term residents, Allie and Skettles, were adopted soon after the launch of this program! Karen Uher Diane Combs Cynthia Johnson December Mandy Hall Gaylene Scales Torres Vanessa Beth Leermaker Wright Andrea Johnnie Lee October John Gardner Kristy Cotton Patricia Johnson November July Jonathan Dudko Rich Bushart Ahlenius Linda August Mary Riche Bruce Mueller Susie Moore September

SPCA Goes to School SPCA Carter Robertson Mills Tammy Elliot Tricia June Jenner Poppe Fran Piel Leigh McCormack January Lou Olinger Suzanne Demaree Gloria Franklin February Holly Gemmell Turner Lori Janet G’Sell March King Teresa Rebecca Biderich Jeanie Nadel April Peggy Sinclair Barb Robertson Scott Farrow May Volunteer of the Month for 2006 for the Month of Volunteer neuter, teaching children to neuter, Be Bite Free and teaching Acts of Kindness the 10 towards animals. More topics can be addressed based on each individual request. If you are a parent, school or civic group interested in learning more about please contact Kristen educational programs, the SPCA’s or Everett, Humane Education Coordinator at 214.461.1811 at [email protected] The Outreach & Volunteer Volunteer The Outreach & Relations department has gone back to school The Humane once again! Education programs the SPCA by offered emphasize Texas of fundamental lessons such as the importance of spay/

9 by helping the SPCA’s by helping the SPCA’s communications team get of animals to be put on pictures Website. the Ester Rippel volunteers Ester www.spca.org or call or www.spca.org and we’ll mail 214.742.SPCA one to you! If you’re interested in interested If you’re Texas of becoming an SPCA applications can be volunteer, found online at

Volunteering at the SPCA of Texas of SPCA the at Volunteering To become an SPCA of an SPCA become To education outreach to administrative offi many ce work, there are to administrative offi education outreach help animals—as a volunteer! ways to help the SPCA—and in either one of the SPCA’s two animal care centers, be involved two animal care SPCA’s in either one of the care programs or spend time at one of the in one of the foster locations. From humane mobile adoption hundreds of offsite the SPCA relies so heavily on volunteers, there are a broad range are a broad range on volunteers, there relies so heavily the SPCA have programs of the SPCA’s available. Many of opportunities may work with pets You t within any lifestyle. been designed to fi Texas is always in need of animal lovers’ helping hands. By helping hands. By lovers’ in need of animal is always Texas an integral part of you will be volunteer family, SPCA joining the Because people and animals. special bond between building that Have you ever wanted to do something to help animals but just but just animals to help do something wanted to you ever Have of The SPCA along? opportunity come had the right haven’t

The SPCA The Wants You! Wants

For more information, please visit www.spca.org or call 214.742.SPCA. For more information, please visit www.spca.org help dogs, cats, rabbits and even horses, goats and pigs, we’d love to have you join our team. becomes a volunteer and attends with you. If you’d like to help the SPCA All volunteers are required to be 18 years of age or older. If you are All volunteers are required to be 18 years of age or older. between 12 and 17, you may volunteer if a parent or legal guardian 214.461.1909 McKinney, Texas 75070 Texas McKinney, SPCA Perry Campus - McKinney SPCA FM720 8411 Dallas, Texas 75207 Texas Dallas, 214.461.1813 Martin Spay/Neuter Clinic 362 S. Industrial Blvd. Dallas Animal Care Center Dallas Volunteer Department: Volunteer How to contact the SPCA of Texas Texas of How to contact the SPCA and badges. asks new volunteers to give a one-time asks new volunteers to give a one-time the cost of aprons volunteer fee to offset of the volunteer orientation, the SPCA of the volunteer orientation, the SPCA offi ce receives your application, a staff offi time At the member will contact you. calling 214.461.1813, and mail or fax it to the SPCA. Once the volunteer can be found at www.spca.org or by can be found at www.spca.org complete a volunteer application, which complete a volunteer Volunteer all you need to do is volunteer, Texas Check # 1000 Community 123 Across DFW Date______DFW, Texas 75201 Daily $XXXXXXX Pay to the order of SPCA of Texas

Amount As much as it takes to save our animals Donation Loving Community Note Signature Alana Constantine, Jackie Wall and Colleen McBride presented the SPCA of Texas with an abundance of pet food, treats and donations. Thanks to all of the realtors at Wall & Associates for collecting these items for the SPCA in an effort to help make the holiday season brighter for our four-legged friends. Wall & Associates have been involved in a wide array of animal and pet-oriented events and accept donations throughout the year as a commitment and effort to benefi t the homeless animals in our community. Their slogan is, “Helping Pets Find Homes for Their People.” Dealey Campbell and her mother, Pamela Petty, recently delivered a check donating Thanks Wall & Associates! $5,000 to the SPCA of Texas from the Helping Paws Working Together: Cynthia Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey Family Herschkowitsch of South Oak Cliff High, Foundation. Thanks to the generations second from right, and students from the of love and support that this family has school presented a $1,000 donation to given and continues to give, differences SPCA President James Bias, far left, in are made in the lives of homeless animals memory of Steve Irwin, the “Crocodile in our community each and every day. Hunter,” honoring his outstanding service The SPCA of Texas E.M. “Ted” Dealey to animals around the world. They will Animal Care Center, named after receive a plaque on the SPCA’s Tree of Dealey’s great grandfather and Pamela’s Life, located in the SPCA’s Martin Spay/ grandfather, serves as the backdrop for Neuter and Wellness Center in Dallas. the photo which includes (l to r) SPCA President James Bias, Pamela Petty, Dealey Campbell and David Schulz.

Warming paws and hearts: Kelly Baird, of Quiltmakers, Inc., and her daughter, 13-year-old Emily Baird, raised $881.75 for animals in the SPCA’s Moody Medical Annex in Dallas. Baird had over 170 blankets made specifi cally for the homeless cats and dogs in the SPCA’s care. Baird also brought a gift card for the Dealey Animal Care Center’s expenses Big Smiles from the SPCA to Smiles with maintenance. Hollywood Style Orthodontics in McKinney for their generous donation Emma Donnalik asked for donations at What drove the drive was their precious of $113 and a big delivery of in-kind gifts cat, Thomas, Quiltmakers, Inc.’s store her eighth birthday party instead of gifts. such as newspapers, towels, blankets, She has been doing this for her birthday cat who recently passed away. Baird and treats, food and cat litter that will go to her customers wanted to do something since she turned four years old. She has help the homeless animals at the SPCA one cat at home that Santa brought at special and in memory of him. The group of Texas. A huge thanks also goes to also dedicated a brick in memory of their Christmas. Santa Claus just might have KLAK Radio for partnering with Smiles gotten the kitten at the SPCA. dear friend for the new SPCA’s Dallas Hollywood Style Orthodontics and Headquarters on Lone Star Drive. Thank helping to make this fundraiser such a you, Baird family and Quiltmakers, Inc., Donations included canned & dry food success! along with cat toys. for your hard work and generosity! 10 Love

NOTE: Allie was adopted after spendingAllie more than 10 months in our McKinney shelter. She was introduced to our supporters during the launch of our new VIP Club.

I just wanted to give everyone an update on Allie...... She’s doing better than I expected.

Friday was touch and go. I pretty much left her alone in her little room. Saturday, she came out of her little room and rolled around on the fl oor by me and rubbed her head against my hand. I’d scratch her ears and head. After that, we just bonded. I think she knows I’m there to protect her. Just wanted to let you know that our new

family member is getting along great with She allows me to hold her and has explored every inch of the house. She is so loving. I his new girlfriend. He’s a really sweet dog didn’t expect her to do this well, so soon. and we’re so glad to have him. Thought I So far, she hates the other cats and dog. She growls and hisses. I keep them separated. would send a picture to show you his new She either has the run of the house or bedroom, whichever isn’t occupied by the others. girlfriend. She hasn’t hissed at my grandson but I haven’t let her spend much time around him, yet. She slept with my 27-year-old daughter one night. She has her own little room in one of my Thanks again, walk-in closets - with her bed, toy, food and water. I put the others out of the room so Allie Trey (Francis), Michelle, Shaun, Dalton, can use the cat box. Shelbi and Garrett Cook

I’m so excited that she lets me pick her up.....so soon. She’s a terrifi c little lady! I just love her.

I’ll keep you posted on her progress.

Thanks! Jeannie Dorsey

Former SPCA dog now lives the good life in England! My friend, Fiona, adopted her 6-year-old Penny from The After Terry King, afternoon radio host of Colony SPCA a couple of years ago. Penny ended up in the kind of home that you hope all SPCA dogs will end up in. KVIL, saw Bear on an SPCA TV segment Here is today’s report on Penny, who is a charming lab mix, a he immediately fell in love with him and little short on “smarts” but very long on a loving nature with his sweet face. Terry told himself if Bear the typical lab appetite for anything that vaguely looks good, was still at the shelter the next day at noon, and Sam, and ultra-smart Scottish Border Collie also adopted he would adopt him. in the states. Penny spent part of her required quarantine at After discovering that Bear was still home and part of it at The Doggie’s Wonderland in Plano (the available the following day, Terry came rules have changed from the time when animals spent months in doggie prison in customs) having a great time and then to the shelter and adopted him. While once quarantine was over they fl ew over to England. Here is Terry was signing paper work, Bear was this morning’s report on the dogs from Fiona: anxiously pawing at the front door because knew he was going home. “Penny and Sam love it here. I think the weather is much kinder if you are stuck in a fur coat! They have much more freedom as well. Lot of ice country and woodland walks where they When Terry opened his Jeep door, all 70lbs can run off leash. Penny is working on regaining her former fi gure and Sam is managing to of Bear jumped in the driver’s seat as if gain just a little weight too.” he belongs there. With a smile on his face and a hop in his step, Bear new he had Very much a “happy ever after” story! found a new, loving home. 11 Stories

Michelle wasn’t expecting to fall in love, but on To whom it may concern, an average morning in September, love showed We came into your shelter on a up on her television Tuesday afternoon in June 2004. screen. Harley, a 5-year- Although we both love animals, we old shepherd mix, was were not quite ready to adopt, we featured on Fox 4’s Good were just looking. Of course, we Day Show as the Pet of the found and fell in love with a cute Week. Harley had been little mutt (Jack Russell, Beagle, in the shelter since July Pointer) named Oreo. We would and even though he is a have adopted her on the spot, but loveable and endearing somehow, we did what we thought dog, he was passed over for was the responsible thing for us, adoption again and again. and walked away. Unfortunately, Harley is heartworm positive and that She had a very scary profi le deterred many potential (presumably fi lled out by her adopters. Having heard previous owner) that essentially Harley’s story, Michelle Photo provided by said she was a bad dog. She enjoyed knew Harley was meant for TLC Pet Photography barking, playing rough, and tearing her. Michelle had recently things up. We still lived in an apartment, and could not afford the endured chemotherapy and was on the road to recovery. She had liability, even though we felt that bond. never adopted from a shelter before nor did she have any other animals. Despite that, she knew she needed Harley and Harley We decided not to speak of getting a dog again for a while, in hopes needed her. They could help each other heal. Since his adoption that we would both be able to put it on the back burner. Well, that in September, they have become quite the pair. Harley is in Friday morning, I couldn’t take it anymore, and I went to look at the treatment for his heartworms and will be heartworm-free very dog I had fallen for online. I looked at her info more, and saw that she soon! Michelle says Harley has blossomed since coming into her had been in the shelter for a long time, and had been given the status of home and is quite the snuggler. Michelle and Harley are looking VIP dog, so her adoption rates dropped to $50. I called my other half forward to many, many more years together! and we realized this was fate, and we had to have that dog.

I rushed to the SPCA before they closed on that wonderful Friday About six months ago our Sandy (Cocker Spaniel) passed away afternoon, signed all the papers saying I understand what a bad dog she after 15 years as a member of our family. We adopted Sandy is, and left with my little handful. We were very excited to have her. We from an animal shelter 15 years ago. It took us the six months renamed her Kelsey that weekend (she didn’t answer to Oreo) and she to get through the loss of our devoted friend. Our daughters are was instantly the joy of our lives. We played with her and loved her. now teen and college age but they still miss the commitment and She was rowdy at times (part Jack Russell-go fi gure), but overall, she love of our dog. was just a bundle of affection. With very little effort, we have taught her commands and she is well behaved (except the occasional bark). My wife and I will soon be experiencing the empty nest as our We were amazed at how little time it took for her to adopt us as the children go off to college. On Sunday, August 8, we decided leaders of her pack and respect our rules. it was time to adopt a new friend. We had already visited the Mckinney shelter on Saturday and fell in love with two wonderful I wanted to tell my story to point out the fact that a lot of what previous dogs (but could only choose one). Sunday was a remarkable day. owners may be telling about the dogs are opinions, and the dog just Scores of people were adopting dogs. We quickly developed a might need more love than that person can/will give. I am just sad the bond with a beautiful Husky mix named Topaz. previous owner got to watch my dog be a puppy, as that is a joy I would have loved to have!! Topaz has instantly become a member of the family. She is heartworm positive and someone has generously donated the We love our Kelsey very much, and wouldn’t trade her for the world. resources for the treatment. The SPCA is wonderful organization. Thanks so much for giving her to us. She is the light of our lives!!! Every volunteer was so helpful and supportive. Thank you again!! Kristen Powell and Joshua Solon From our family, we thank you. Ken Helvey 12 

 Written by Alicia Brown People and Pets Making a Difference! SPCA Communications Specialist

Delta Society Affi liate, this program pairs trained SPCA volunteers The Best Medicine and their pets with hospitals, nursing homes, retirement centers, rehabilitation centers and social service organizations in the Dallas Sometimes there is nothing more therapeutic than the love of a and Collin County areas in an effort to enhance the mental, physical canine companion, especially for those who may have mental and and emotional well-being of the individuals that these organizations physical illnesses or disabilities. Scott Farrow and his seven-year-old serve. Labrador Retriever, Molly, and Susie Moore and her nine-year-old Golden Retriever, Zip, provide this kind of support for those in need “To go into a stressful environment and be able to relieve some of that each and every week. With countless hours of volunteer efforts and stress for even just a few minutes-that’s worth it,” said Moore. “If it compassionate dedication to placing smiles on the faces of those who helps somebody, it’s worth it.” need them most, it is no wonder that these Pet Partner teams have each been awarded Honorable Mention for the Delta Society’s 2006 A recent American Heart Association study on animal-assisted therapy Beyond Limits Therapy Animal Awards. Within the Delta Society, shows a 12-minute dog visit lowers blood pressure and reduces the there are over 8000 Pet Partner teams in the U.S. and in four other production of damaging hormones in cardiac patients and those with countries, making this award a truly incredible honor. hypertension.

“This is what we’re supposed to be doing,” said Farrow. “We don’t “We are very proud to be affi liated with the Delta Society and to go into it for recognition, but this has happened because of Molly’s be able to offer a program that showcases how valuable our animal work and she deserves it.” companions can be to society,” said James Bias, President of the SPCA of Texas. “Because of pet partner teams such as Scott Farrow and Molly and Moore and Zip volunteer as Pet Partners and Molly and Susie and Zip, lives are changed in countless and through the SPCA of Texas’ Compassion Connection program. As a unforgettable ways.” 13 Scott Farrow and Molly With at least one visit per month to “There are, of course, each organization they work with, some valuable lessons Farrow and Molly use their skills woven into these stories,” to help Alzheimer patients at the said Farrow. “I went Christian Care Center as well as through a period of children with various disabilities personal trials a couple and illnesses at Highland Park of year ago, but never United Methodist Church’s Night considered giving up our Owls program and Medical City work. You don’t have Children’s Hospital. Each visit to have a lot of money requires about two to three hours or things to truly work of preparation including grooming, God’s purpose and to be Molly gets plenty of extra love at bathing and inspecting Molly for any a positive infl uence in a Highland Park United Methodist lesions or wounds which may affect child’s life or any life. Church’s Night Owls program. the sterility of the environments in In fact, having nothing which she works. and being able to do so much is a blessing in itself. I’ve also learned fi rsthand that animals are “I have noticed that while passing a true gift, and it’s been a true pleasure to share this gifted animal with people in the halls at the hospital, at an institution or just on the streets, the world. I have now fi nally understood why this creature came into it never fails that people break out in a smile when they see this animal my life. These principles have come to light for me very clearly. What approaching them,” said Farrow. “Molly seems to bring out the smiles a great feeling to have true purpose and to use the gifts so graciously in people no matter what they may be going through.” given.”

It is easy to see the pride Molly, now seven years old has been a in Farrow’s eyes as he part of the pet therapy program for three recounts stories of how years. For most dogs, the toughest Molly has touched the part of preparing for pet therapy is lives of those she has the consistent training needed in worked with, whether order to pass the tests to be certifi ed helping someone to to participate in the program. For suddenly remember Molly, the challenge was getting over a wonderful memory her past. Farrow adopted her several from the past, bringing years ago and quickly noticed that she an instant smile to a had a severe case of separation anxiety distraught child’s face, consisting of a tendency to be fearful bringing a sparkle to the and destructive when left alone. He eye of a parent who is emphasized that the amount of quality able to see their kids truly time you spend with an animal is key. enjoy a fun moment in Through bonding, patience, love and life or bringing joy to a basic training, Molly came out of Molly mingles with the hospital staff who deals her shell and passed her certifi cation crowd at a recent Challenge with hardships all day. test with a perfect score the fi rst time Air event at the McKinney Scott and Molly visits Highland Park around. When the time came to be airport. United Methodist Church’s Night Owls re-certifi ed, Molly again passed with program. a perfect score and is now in the Complex category, the highest category the Delta Society offers.

“She’s a natural,” said Farrow. “Everybody who knows her understands that she’s a gift and that she has a sense about what she’s doing. She has a purpose and an animal that has a purpose makes for a happier, more content animal and a better pet and companion.” Molly in her Delta Society vest. Molly comforts Alzheimers patients at the Christian Care Center in Mesquite. Story continues on next page... 14 in the hallway. She Susie Moore and Zip discovered that this Susie Moore knew exactly dog was a therapy what she was going dog just like the ones to do that day in 1997 she had recently when she picked out the read about and knew six-week-old Golden right then and there Retriever puppy she named that one day she Zippidy-Doo-Da or Zip. would be involved Zip’s lineage includes a in pet therapy as well. Since then, she Zip visits with patient Wesley Dowd on grandfather who was a Parkland’s seventh fl oor. therapy dog and Moore has participated in has been working therapy over 15 years of pet dogs for more than fi fteen therapy work with several dogs including Zip. Moore and Zip not years. It seemed the pair only volunteer at Parkland, but also dedicate their time to two other was fated to come together hospitals and a prison. to bring comfort and love Susie gets Zip ready to visit the Burn to those in need. Intensive Care Unit. According to Moore, Zip was easy to train and eager to please. At one point Zip attended two obedience classes and an agility class each In 2000, Moore began her work as an SPCA of Texas Compassion week, making quick progress towards the goal of certifi cation. It is Connection volunteer shortly after Zip became a certifi ed therapy dog. this dedicated spirit and hard work that no doubt led Moore and Zip to receive the Honorable Mention award. “There’s nothing like helping people and being with your best friend at the same time,” said Moore. “What could be better than that?” “It is such a great honor,” said Moore. “I didn’t think we would get it because there are so many amazing dogs out there. I was thrilled to Twice a month through the Compassion Connection program, Moore get Honorable Mention.” and Zip go to Parkland Memorial Hospital and visit the patients who have requested that they stop by for a visit. There, Zip does a variety Thanks to the help of Scott Farrow and Molly and Susie Moore of tasks from aiding a patient with rehabilitation tasks to simply and Zip, lives are touched and hope is given to individuals resting with a patient on the bed and providing a cheerful face. every time they step feet and paws into one of their volunteer organizations. The staff of the SPCA of Texas would like to “When you bring a dog into a hospital situation and people can’t bring thank them for all of their hard work and dedication. We could their own animals into that environment, it gives them a sense of not be more proud of their accomplishments and everything that comfort to see a dog,” said Moore. they do to help make a difference in the lives of others in the community. In fact, Zip has been the only therapy dog at Parkland for so long that the hospital staff has begun thinking of him as somewhat of a mascot For more information on therapy animals, visit www.deltasociety.org. for the hospital. He is so loved by the staff and patients that he has For more information about the Compassion Connection program been on several of their Christmas cards and has been included in at the SPCA of Texas and to learn how to become involved, visit numerous staff orientation meetings. www.spca.org/volunteer or call Esmeralda Garcia, Outreach and Volunteer Relations Manager, at 214.461.1812. “Zip is just happy and willing to help patients and staff with unconditional love. There was one time that we came across a young man injured in a Jet Ski accident,” said Moore. “We took Zip to his bed and the young man made his fi rst movement since he had been in the hospital. He actually reached out to pet Zip.” In Memorium... It is with sad hearts that we share with you that just before Moore fi rst became interested in participating in pet therapy after the publishing of this story beloved Zip was diagnosed with learning about it through an instructor at All Breed Obedience cancer. After a short fi ght Training Club. The with his disease we are sorry instructor wrote an to report that Zip crossed the article about therapy rainbow bridge on Feb. 7, 2007. dogs in one of the club’s newsletters, As an untiring companion, Zip which Moore read brought joy into the lives of with great interest. everyone he met. His service to Soon afterwards, the community and his loving Moore went to smile will be missed. visit a friend who was a patient in Thank you Zip for showing Zip visits with Parkland staff in the OR Zip Baylor rehab and all of us the true depth of an Recovery Room. noticed a beautiful animal’s love. 1997 — 2007 Doberman standing 15 Pet Grief Counseling

Are you or someone you know mourning the death of a beloved pet? The SPCA’s free pet grief counseling group Offsite Adoptions Events Calendar meets monthly: March 1st Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday 3/3 — SPCA/Dallas Headquarters Collin Creek Mall, 811 N. Central Expwy., Plano 2400 Lone Star Drive Noon to 5 pm Dallas, Texas 75212 Saturday 3/10 — More info: 214.742.SPCA (7722) Parks at Arlington, I-20 and Cooper Street, Arlington Hotline: 214.461.5131 (voice mail only, all calls returned Noon to 5 pm within 24 hours) Allen PETCO, US Hwy 75 and McDermott, Allen Noon to 4 pm Thursday 3/15 thru Sunday 3/18 — Events to Watch For Dallas Auto Show, Dallas Convention Center. March – Animals for adoption Thursday, 4 to 8 pm; Heartworm Prevention Month Heartgard Special Friday, 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Receive one (1) dose of Heartgard free with a six-month supply or receive Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm $5 mail-in rebate with twelve-month supply Saturday 3/24 — April – Vista Ridge Mall, 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy., Lewisville Animal Cruelty Prevention Month Noon to 5 pm To report suspected animal cruelty or abuse, visit www.spca.org/ Thursday March 22 thru Saturday April 7 — abuse. To learn more about the SPCA’s Rescue & Investigations Spring at Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Level One by department, visit www.spca.org/rescue. Banana Republic. Animals for adoption, Monday thru Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm, Sunday, Noon to 6 pm. Turtle Creek Association’s Easter in the Park Sunday, April 8, 2007 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April The Easter in the Park event will showcase local talent by top dogs Saturday 4/7 — in its Pooch Parade followed by the magnifi cent Dallas Symphony Collin Creek Mall, 811 N. Central Expwy., Plano Orchestra. Noon to 5 pm Location: Lee Park at Turtle Creek Blvd. and Lemmon Ave. Saturday 4/14 — For additional information, call 972.380.7390 Parks at Arlington, I-20 and Cooper Street, Arlington Animal Cruelty/Human Violence Awareness Week Noon to 5 pm Monday, April 15 through Sunday, April 21 Allen PETCO, US Hwy 75 and McDermott, Allen Noon to 4 pm National Volunteer Week Sunday, April 15 through Saturday, April 21 Saturday 4/28 — Vista Ridge Mall, 2401 S. Stemmons Fwy., Lewisville Pet Fest 2007 presented by Hill’s Science Diet Noon to 5 pm Saturday, April 21, 2007 Noon to 3 p.m. SPCA of Texas Perry Campus 8411 Stacy Road/FM 720 in McKinney, TX Happy Hounds and Kitties Find Homes for the Holidays! May – Be Kind to Animals Week For the sixteenth year in a row, the SPCA of Texas’ adoptions Sunday, May 6 through Saturday, May 12 event in NorthPark Center helped fi nd homes for many of the SPCA’s adoptable pets and gave shoppers a place to fi nd National Bite Prevention Week the perfect gift for animal lovers on their shopping lists. Sunday, May 20 through Saturday, May 26 The SPCA would like to extend a huge thank you and tail wags galore to NorthPark Center for hosting and to all June – who came in to visit and adopt. The SPCA invites all to Pet Flix Film Festival presented by VCA Animal Hospitals come again next year to the SPCA’s adoptions event in Sunday, June 3, 2007 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. NorthPark Center. Stay tuned to www.spca.org for details Hosted at The Granada Theater this November. Visit www.petfl ix.org for more information

16 SPCA of Texas Rescues, Awarded Custody of 23 Cruelly Confined Dogs from Paris, TX Property Dogs living in fi lth and forced to live off of garbage.

Under the authority of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department, the SPCA of Texas seized 23 cruelly confi ned dogs from a property in Paris, Texas on November 30, 2006. The dogs arrived at the SPCA’s Perry Animal Care Center After being removed from the property, the dogs were taken to the that day hours before a SPCA’s Perry Animal Care Center at 8411 Stacy Road in McKinney, bitingly cold arctic front TX, where they were examined by veterinarians, cared for and given passed through north Texas. all appropriate medical treatment. The animals were made available for Lamar County Justice of adoption on a case by case basis. the Peace Ernie Sparks of Precinct 5 Place 2 Court As always, operations like this are funded entirely by private donations to awarded custody of all the SPCA, who estimates the care per animal at $10 per day. 23 dogs to the SPCA of Texas and assigned a $200 To help the SPCA with this and future animal rescues by donating to the restitution. Rescue & Investigations department, please call 1.888.ANIMALS or visit www.spca.org/rescue. The dogs, most of which are un-socialized, had been living in a cruel confi nement situation—many of them locked or wired shut in crates, others held in pens or running loose and all of them forced to live in their own excrement—at the property, which was inside the city of Paris, TX.

The property owner, Donald Mark Gore, had been reportedly feeding the dogs, and empty dog food cans were strewn about, but Gore had not been supplying the dogs with water nor had he been cleaning the property. Many of these dogs needed immediate and ongoing medical care because of hair loss, serious eye conditions, cuts, scrapes and scarring.

Offi cials have already fi led criminal charges of animal cruelty and that hearing is pending. 17 You can help the SPCA of Texas stamp out animal cruelty!

When it comes to preventing animal cruelty, just one person can make a difference.

Last year, over 11,000 people took the time to contact the SPCA of Texas to report suspected animal cruelty and neglect. The information we received led to over 1,300 investigations in 58 Texas counties and 729 actual animals rescued.

We couldn’t do this without your help. The SPCA is asking each individual to take the following steps year-round to make life more humane for our animal friends, and to also remember that victims of family violence often include pets, who may SPCA of Texas Rescues be threatened, injured or killed by a violent family member to control or intimidate other members of the household. Just like Starving Livestock from other family members, animals need a place to be safe. Henderson County Property * If you witness or hear about animal cruelty, please report it! This includes animals being tortured, forced to fi ght, or Donkeys, cows and a horse are among the rescued denied food, water or shelter. Contact the SPCA’s Rescue and Investigations department at 1.888.ANIMALS, or email The SPCA of Texas seized 23 cows, 7 donkeys and one miniature horse from a [email protected] or report animal cruelty online at property near Athens, Texas on Monday, October 9, 2006 under the authority of www.spca.org. the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department.

* Ask your children’s teachers if they include humane education Half of the cows and some of the donkeys were extremely thin and the as part of their curriculum. The SPCA’s education department miniature horse was foundered, his hooves grown out many inches beyond serves schools throughout the metroplex. what is healthy so that he could not stand.

* Spread the word about the importance of responsible pet In the weeks leading up to the rescue, ownership, which includes spaying, neutering and vaccinating no food had been available to these to prevent more unwanted and potentially neglected, abused and livestock, making it only a matter sick animals. of time before they starved to death. The majority of the 17-acre property * Make sure your pets are wearing identifi cation at all times. was fi lled with pine trees under This could prevent them from becoming lost and falling into which no grass was growing. abusive hands. Even on the approximately three to four acres not under * Choose your next pet from among the many animals available cover of the trees, there at local shelters. Many have been victims of cruelty and are was no available grazing awaiting a second chance at life. and allegedly no other food was being offered to the * Take part in passing humane laws and support animal-friendly animals. Authorities have been informed that water had been shipped in for legislation. the animals to drink, but there was no naturally occurring water source on site. Furthermore, it is not known how much water had been made available. There For more information on how you can help, please visit were no structures present on the property. www.spca.org/rescue. After being removed from the property in question, the livestock were taken to the SPCA’s Perry Campus in McKinney, where they were examined by veterinarians, cared for and given all appropriate medical treatment. The SPCA Perry Ambulance Service was awarded custody of the majority of the animals and they were made Injured Animal Hotline available for adoption on a case by case basis. Responding to calls reporting injured animals within Dallas city limits As always, operations like this are funded entirely by private donations to the SPCA, who estimates the care per animal at $10 per day. To help the SPCA 214.742.SPCA with this and future animal rescues by donating to the Rescue & Investigations The Perry Ambulance Service is funded through a generous grant from the Phoebe and Russell H. Perry department, please call 1.888.ANIMALS or visit www.spca.org/rescue. Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc.

18 People Helping People All-New Customer Service Team and Telephone System Unveiled

Development In November of 2006, the SPCA of Texas took anther step Thanks to a special as the leading animal welfare organization in north Texas training program, the by unveiling a brand new communications and IT hub, team of Customer made possible through major support from the Hoblitzelle Service Representatives Foundation. The state-of-the-art system was installed at all answers many questions four of the SPCA’s main buildings and an all-new Customer previously transferred Service Team prepared to receive their inaugural telephone to other personnel, call just before Thanksgiving. schedules clinic visits, and advises callers on Since then, the newly installed digital/analog phone system a variety of animal has provided the SPCA the ability to implement a high- welfare topics. The quality Customer Service Team approach to answering over focused client service 11,000 monthly phone calls, allowing the SPCA to extend and economies of scale Customer Service team members, the human touch of excellent service to people as well as allow the SPCA to Christie Ward (left) and Debra Surace pets. The Customer Service Team consists of seven staff members, expand its commitment (right), are part of the team that answering phones seven days a week. of providing the best answers more than 11,000 phone calls and most comprehensive every month. The new system connects all four SPCA locations, provides direct dial animal welfare and capability to each desk, and permits voicemail messages to be relayed community support. to cell phones… and to emails! It also handles faxes, converting them to emails and enabling staff to respond to calls and faxes wherever This would not have been possible without the immense generosity they can log into the Internet. Response time to messages has been of the Hoblitzelle Foundation, established by Karl and Esther drastically reduced, allowing the staff of the SPCA, from South Hoblitzelle in 1942. The SPCA of Texas previously benefited from the Dallas/Village Fair up to McKinney/Perry Campus, to be equally foundation’s great generosity, most recently in the 1990s with a major accessible at all times. grant for the establishment of the Russell H. Perry Animal Care and Education Campus.

Strutting Their Stuff at SPCA’s Annual Fun Run/Walk It’s no secret that this year’s SPCA of Texas Strut Your Mutt 5K was a paws-itively perfect success. On Saturday, November 4, a record breaking amount of people came out to the Museum of Nature and Science in Fair Park to enjoy a day of fun, friends and festivities Thanks to the following and to frolic over the scenic fair grounds. Over 1,200 people arrived with their four-legged individuals and teams for their friends to enjoy the beautiful, cool weather as paws pounded the pavement for the 5K run enthusiasm and support: and one mile strut. Top Ten Teams — Fun for the whole family including music provided by Mix 102.9, live music, great food, Charlie’s Angels $15,161.00 vendor booths, activities for pets and kids, agility demonstrations and the SPCA’s mobile Oily Pups $3,731.00 adoptions unit rounded out this event-filled day. The Roustabouts $2,913.00 In addition to the fun had by all, the event raised the incredible amount of over $100,000 for The Zazza Zoo $2,881.00 the homeless dogs and cats of the SPCA with individual and team fundraising challenges. Racing for Rescues $1,511.00 The fundraising goal for this year was $85,000, and thanks to the hard work and dedication The Flea Bags $1,475.00 of our supporters we far exceeded that goal as well as surpassed last year’s total amount of Team WSM $1,381.00 almost $70,000. Littermates $1,375.00 Dogzilla $1,345.00 Awards and prizes were presented to the top ten individual and team fundraisers at an event Pavement Pounders for Pups $1,015.00 wrap up party in December at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Lakewood/Dallas. Strut your Mutt was presented by Hill’s Science Diet with additional support from: Top Ten Individuals — Kimberly Lawrence-Burns $3,952.50 VCA Animal Hospital Bread Winners Lifeguard Melissa Knott $3,907.64 Companies Carrabba’s Italian Grill M&M The Special Events Barbra Bruner $1,438.00 Mix 102.9 Citibank Company Valerie Grzywinski $1,135.00 Museum of Nature and Science CD Source Moore Disposal Inc. Lauren Newman $956.00 Fair Park Dallas Dallas Lite and Barricade, Inc. Petco Foundation Alison Mainhart $770.00 African American Museum Dee’s Doggie Den & Kitty City Resource One Kelly Page $670.00 Alphagraphics Flashback Video and Run On! Amelia Salas $640.00 Atlas Chiropractic Photography.com Schering-Plough Catherine Mouton $600.00 Bark Busters Hardie’s Cara Draper $500.00 Barking Hound Village Hound Mounds 19 Paws Cause 2006 Sparkles On Sunday, November 12, 2006, Paws Cause hosted their annual party and Support the SPCA when auction at Ciudad Restaurant on Oak Lawn. This purr-fectly fun evening raised more than $200,000 to benefi t spay/neuter initiatives. The SPCA you shop for groceries of Texas’ Village Fair clinic will receive $100,000 for its operational fund Albertson’s customers can link #49000115967 to their and the remaining balance will be put toward an endowment. Preferred Savings card and a percentage of your purchase More than 350 guests enjoyed famously delicious food and drink, a silent will support the SPCA of Texas! auction featuring designer pet beds and celebrity-designer pet bowls as well as a Bone Appetit prize drawing including restaurant gift certifi cates. Tom Thumb/Safeway customers can link #542 to their In addition, many 2007 Paws Cause desktop calendars were sold, Reward Card and a percentage of your purchase will benefi ting the fi nal tally! Paws Cause’s proceeds will enable the SPCA to support the SPCA of Texas! offer ever-necessary veterinary procedures at a clinic that truly has been built by your loyal support. We are very thankful for the Paws Cause Kroger customers can present the card below during each Committee’s efforts and appreciate all that they continue to do for the purchase and support the SPCA of Texas! SPCA of Texas! A very special thanks to the 2006 Paws Cause Honorary Chairs Mary and Skip Trimble.

The SPCA of Texas is deeply indebted to the extraordinary efforts of the event Co-Chairs Diane Brierley and Karol Wilson and Committee Members: Jon Acton Jack Knox Libby and Al Allred Jennifer Lassiter and Bruce Pauley Sue Bauman Marcia Lawson Sarah Bayley Nancy Latner ------FOLD HERE ------Rebecca Belew Nancy Lindquist Barbara and Robert Bigham Ann and Guy Marcus Alison Black Beth Mayfi eld Kristina Bowman Amy and Michael Meadows Hal Brierley Lindsey and Michael Miller Sharon Burgher Mary and Bill Miller Andrea Alcorn Burrows Jenny Mullen Connie and Denny Carreker Betsy Myers Nancy and Gene Carter Janiece Niemann Diane Cheatham Clair and David Pasahow Kathi and Thelbert Childers Jodie and Billy Payton Jeanne Marie Clossey Paige Phelps Phyllis Comu Maria Plankinton Mary McDermott Cook Evelyn Ponder Mary and Ted Davis Gigi Potter Lynn Dealey Martha and Larry Powell Marie Dean Carol Price Melissa and David Deitchman Mary Prothro Giana DePaul Carol Ronchetti Price Dixon Carla Rowland Debby Slaughter Dudley Kit Sawers Barbara and Steve Durham Tammy and Billy Scarborough Gwen Echols Carol Seay Mary Cassandra Evans John Shore Mary Candace and Walter Evans Mary Kate Smither Holly Forsythe Mary Spencer Due to the tremendous success of Brenda Gillies Patty and Dennis Stone Strut Your Mutt at Fair Park in Dallas Brenda and Rick Gray Shirley and David Torok and because of venue scheduling Monica Greene Mary and Skip Trimble Larre Green and Peter Gerard Texas Tucker confl icts, Strut Your Mutt’s date is Karen Hamilton Patty Jo and John Turner being moved to February 2008. Barbara Hickey Karen Urie Lisa Higgins Kimberly and Justin Whitman Jennifer and Doug Houser Karol Wilson The SPCA will send out information David Hudson Trisha Wilson Jim Huppenthal Cheryl and Sam Wyly about the ‘08 Strut Your Mutt as details Gaye Kaiser Isabelle Young become available. Elisabeth and Patrick Keller 20 SPCA of Texas’ 3rd Annual Feast and Treats Event helps pets of low-income families receive necessary veterinary care The SPCA of Texas, in conjunction stamps, AFDC/TANF, with the City of Dallas and the Dallas Section 8, VA Major Association of Young Lawyers Disability, Parkland (DAYL) Animal Welfare Committee, Health Card, AIDS Clinic hosted the third annual Feast and service organizations, Treats on Friday, November 24 at Medicaid, SSD or SSI. the SPCA of Texas’ Village Fair Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic. Feast and Treats Friday During the event, a variety of free was a huge success and veterinarian treatments—including assisted a total of 203 vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries dogs and cats. In all, the and wellness visits—were provided for residents of Dallas following were spayed that could not otherwise afford those services. or neutered: 22 female dogs, 15 male dogs, 11 female cats and 4 male cats. Furthermore 143 dogs and eight cats were seen by veterinarians Pets were treated to such free services as spay/neuter surgery, and vet techs for wellness checkups and other treatment. And, DAYL vaccinations, heartworm testing, heartworm preventives and also sponsored the treatment of 21 heartworm positive dogs, two treatments and the opportunity to ehrlichia positive dogs and four dogs with mange. feast on free pet food and treats provided by Canine Commissary. The SPCA would like to thank the DAYL for their care, compassion and generosity and for making this event not only possible, but a huge To qualify, pet owners had to success. reside in Dallas and bring a photo I.D. along with proof of one of the following services: WIC, food

SPCA of Texas’ Neuter Scooter Event Fixes Over 700 Male Cats, Saving Millions of Lives

Over 200 “Scooters” were neutered as the SPCA of Texas Village Fair Spaying and neutering results in the prevention of millions of Spay/Neuter Clinic hosted “Neuter Scooter for a Nickel” for a third unwanted births. Neutering also reduces a cat’s chances of developing time in 2006 on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31 and over 500 male testicular cancer, diminishes roaming tendencies and decreases the cats were neutered at all three SPCA of Texas clinics on Tuesday, urge to mark territory by spraying. If left intact, two unaltered cats February 27, 2007 totaling over 700 male cats who are now fi xed for can produce more than 80 million cats over a 10-year period, and one life. This tremendous feat of veterinary proportions will save millions male cat can sire an unlimited number of kittens in his lifetime. of lives by preventing untold numbers of unwanted litters of cats. Thanks to the Neuter Scooter dedication of is held in staff, volunteers conjunction with and a wonderfully Spay Day USA responsible public, in February each there are now 700+ year, but the more cats who will live long, SPCA offered happy lives and not contribute to a total of three pet overpopulation. Neuter Scooter events in 2006 and plans to host a total of three To make your pet’s Neuter Scooters in 2007 to invite spay or neuter even more cat owners to take advantage of this opportunity to have appointment today, visit their male cats fi xed for just fi ve cents. At the October, 2006 event, in addition to this special, the SPCA gave away goody bags to everyone www.spca.org/appointment who wore a Halloween costume when they picked up their cat. or call 214.742.SPCA (7722).

21 New SPCA of Texas clinic hours at all locations Martin Spay/Neuter & Perry Campus Spay/Neuter & Village Fair Spay/Neuter & Animal Wellness Center: Animal Wellness Center: Animal Wellness Center:

Spay/Neuter Appointments: Spay/Neuter Appointments: Spay/Neuter Appointments: Monday-Friday Monday-Friday Tuesday-Saturday Drop off for surgery is at 7:30 a.m. Drop off for surgery is at 7:30 a.m. Drop off for surgery is at 7:30 a.m. Pick up at 3 p.m., same day Pick up at 3 p.m., same day Pick up at 3 p.m., same day Call 214.742.7722 for appointment Call 214.742.7722 for appointment Call 214.742.7722 for appointment

Wellness Appointments: Wellness Appointments: Wellness Walk-Ins: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. walk-in basis only Call 214.742.7722 for appointment Call 214.742.7722 for appointment Closed daily from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch Closed Sundays & Mondays Closed Sundays Closed Sundays

Upcoming Clinic Promotions: Hill’s Science Diet

— March — Pet Fest 2007 Heartgard® Special Saturday, April 21, 2007 Receive one (1) dose of Heartgard® for free with six- month supply; Receive $5 mail-in rebate with twelve- Noon - 3:00 pm month supply. SPCA of Texas – Perry Campus 8411 Stacy Road — April 16-21 — McKinney, Texas 75070 35/45 Surgery Special Cats & Dogs Get more details at www.spcapetfest.org. $35 males, $45 females-additional fees apply (vaccines, crypt, pregnant, in heat, bloodwork)

April 16-20 at the Dallas/Industrial Blvd. Martin Clinic and McKinney Perry Clinic 2007 April 17-21 at the Dallas/Village Fair Clinic Appointments necessary Pet Flix Presented by VCA Animal Hospital — May 12, 2007 — Microchip Clinic Calling all dogs, cats and dog and cat lovers, the SPCA of Texas is issuing an open call for pet fi lms produced by all new or established $20 microchip special fi lmmakers or pet enthusiasts with an eye for cinema. The top fi lms will All three clinics be shown at the SPCA’s Pet Flix 2007 fi lm festival on Sunday, June 3, Appointments necessary 2007 at the historic Granada Theater.

— June 12, 2007 — This year’s Best Overall Picture winner will receive a Neuter Scooter II grand prize package worth nearly $10,000! 5 cents, male cats only Additional fees may apply (vaccines, crypt, bloodwork, etc.) Sharon Carr All three clinics Travel Appointments necessary www.sharoncarrtravel.com www.wufspa.com www.hilton.com

For more information or to schedule an appointment, Complete rules, registration form and more information can be found please call 214.742.SPCA (7722). on the web at www.petfl ix.org.

22 You could say we have a nose for media!

SPCA Media Partners 2007

ScheduledScheduled WeeklyWeekly Placements Friday MondayMonday — KDFW-TV4/6:55 a.m./LIVE “Good Day” Pet of the Day — KDFW-TV4/6:55KDFW-TV4/6:55 a.m./LIVE “Good Day”Day” PPetet of the DaDayy — KTVT-CBS11/6:55 a.m./LIVE — DCTV (Dallas CommunityCommunity TTelevision)elevision) “CBS 11 Early Show” Pet of the Day Channel 27 PetsPets of the WeekWeek — KZPS Radio 92.5 FM www.kzps.com Pet of the Week — www.lynnetotin.comwww.lynnetotin.com — AdoptableAdoptable PetsPets — People Newspapers - Pet of the Week (8 Metroplex editions) — www.nbc5i.comwww.nbc5i.com — SPCA EventsEvents Saturday Tuesday — KRLD Radio 1080 AM/7:10 a.m. — KMKI Radio 620 AM/T-F — Pets of the Week (times vary) (Neil Sperry/The Colony Pet) — KDBN 93.3 FM-The Bone & www.933thebone.com — WFAA-TV8/8:15 a.m./LIVE “Tailwagger” Pet of the Day Pet of the Week — KUVN-TV23 (Univision) 5:15 p.m. — The Weatherford Democrat — “Paws to Consider” Column (“Noti-Mascota”/TAPED/Spanish) — City of McKinney (Ch. 15) — Pets of the Week — KEOM Radio (88.5 FM) 7:30 a.m./2:30 p.m. — Greensheet — Pet of the Week Pet tips/interview--TAPED — Dallas Morning News/Neighbors Sections – Pets of the Week Wednesday — Coffee News of North Texas Events in Collin/Denton County — KDMX Mix 102.9 FM/8:10 a.m. Pet of the Week/LIVE — Dallas Morning News/(Park Cities edition) Sunday Pets of Week — KRLD Radio (1080 AM)/8:10 a.m. — KSCS Radio 96.3 FM (www.kscs.com) Neil Sperry/McKinney Pet of Day Pets of the Week — KEOM 88.5 FM/8:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. — KLAK Radio 97.5 FM (www.975klak.com) — Pet Tips/Interview--TAPED Pets of the Week & Events from Collin County — KTVT CBS11/10:50 a.m. Pet of the Day/TAPED — KSKY 660 AM/11 a.m., Thursday The Dirt Doctor Howard Garrett — Pet of the Week — WFAA-TV8/12:55 p.m./LIVE “Tailwagger” Pet of the Day — Turtle Creek News — Pets of the Week — McKinney Courier-Gazette — “Paws to Consider” Column *Coverage rotates with other area shelters (Also runs in other Star Community Newspapers) — McKinney Courier-Gazette — Pets of week Monthly — Lakeside Times–Little Elm — “Paws to Consider” Column — Neil Sperry webletter — Pets of the Month/Info — Dallas Voice online broadcast — 2@2 — Dallas Child Calendar — Events (www.dallasvoice.com) — Pet of the Week — C+C Pets — Events

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