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Winter 2017 News from Humane Society of Broward County Walk for the Animals Details inside! Pages 16 & 17 Presented by The Humane Society of Broward County is a nonprofit organization funded by friends like you who care about animals. From your Board Chair, s we begin the new year of 2017, we do so with a heavy heart. Last year the HSBC placed nearly 7,000 animals, which was a rewarding On January 3rd, Marti Huizenga, a great friend to many people experience for us. One such animal – a cat – had been in our shelter for A– and most certainly to the homeless animals at the Humane Society of more than 250 days waiting for her new home! Finally she was given her Broward County – lost her battle with cancer and passed away. chance, and after being in her new home for a few days our staff received Everyone associated with the shelter – past, present and future – will be the following email from the new pet owner: “Hello! We rescued Miss forever grateful to Marti for her years of hands-on involvement with the Pepper a week ago! She’s so sweet and already has gone so far! We love our organization, her unwavering belief in our mission, and the importance sweet girl.” she placed on teaching young children the rewards that come from pet This is just one example of the impact the HSBC has on the lives of both ownership and that all living creatures must be treated with humane people and pets. kindness. Everything we are able to accomplish is made possible from the support Marti will be sorely missed. However, her giving spirit will live on and we receive throughout the year in many different ways, one being the never be forgotten…her contributions that helped to shape our HSBC’s largest event, the annual WALK FOR THE ANIMALS. As a reminder, community can be seen all around us and will serve as a living tribute to the 2017 Walk will take place on Saturday, March 18th at Huizenga Plaza. this exceptional and warm-hearted woman. I hope you, your family and friends and pets will join us for this day of fun. As we have done every day since 1944, and as a way to honor the memory A registration form is included in this issue or you can visit of Marti Huizenga and her importance to the shelter, the Humane Society walk4theanimals.com. I hope to see you there! of Broward County staff and volunteers will continue to embrace the On behalf of the animals that are cared for every day, thank you for challenges and rewards that come with caring for the thousands of showing your love by supporting the Humane Society of Broward County. animals who depend on us and who benefit from our programs and Warm Regards, Chairman of the Board Thom services. Bambenek and his dog Sofie Thom Bambenek On the Cover: Seven-month-old Hendrix is a feisty fellow who is a natural entertainer. He was fortunate to find his forever home in Davie with a family who enjoys his antics. There are many more felines of all ages still waiting to be adopted. IN THIS ISSUE... Stop by the shelter for a visit! HERE'S THE SCOOP! ................................... 3 Our Mission: ABC'S OF EDUCATION.............................. 4-5 3 The Humane Society ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY .....................6 of Broward County MARTI HUIZENGA REMEMBERED ............7 Board of Directors provides shelter, aid CLINIC CORNER ........................................... 8 Thom G. Bambenek and responsible TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR........................ 9 Chairman of the Board adoptions to animals John R. Squitero PAWS AUXILIARY NEWS....................... 10-11 Vice Chairman of the Board entrusted to our care, Melody Saleh and educates the ADOPTION AMBASSADORS......................12 Secretary 7 Matt Katz community about HOLIDAY ANGELS .......................................13 Treasurer respect and kindness to BIG DOG GOLF TOURNAMENT ................15 Gerald Weber all animals. Past Chairman of the Board WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 2017............16-17 Leia Bosco No portion of this magazine may FROM THE MAILBAG............................ 18-19 Barbara Brush be reproduced without the express Christine Forman Bryan S. Greenberg written permission of the MEMORIALS AND HONORS................ 20-22 Christy Gumberg Humane Society of Broward County. Steven W. Hudson LEGACY CLUB...............................................23 Carolyn Lee BECOME OUR FAN! 13 Margaret Meldeau BLACK FRIDAY EVENT................................24 Virginia I. (Ginny) Miller David North DOLLY’S DREAM..........................................25 Susan Penrod Brian Poulin FROM OUR INVESTIGATOR...................... 26 Ingrid Poulin facebook.com/browardhumane Jennifer J. Robinson Susan A. Smith PAW PATH......................................................26 Jamie Taylor Stiles Issue 17-1 Paw Prints is a quarterly HAPPY TAILS .............................................. 27 Eugene (Huey) Vanek newsletter published by the Humane Jennifer Edwards White Society of Broward County, Inc., a Nikki Worsnop Winchester private, nonprofit 501© (3) animal 24 EVENTS AND INFORMATION................... 28 welfare organization established in Board of Trustees 1944. We are not a branch or affiliate Arnold Grevior of any national or local organization, Barbara Grevior and we do not sell or exchange our F.Y.I. You can make a lasting commitment to the Humane Society of donor list. The late Marti Huizenga Broward County by naming the Humane Society of Broward County, Elaine Levine Amy Bloom Clough Inc. in your will. Al Sorensen Paw Prints Editor We recommend working with your private attorney to ensure that your wishes are carried out. For the purposes of a bequest, our legal name President and CEO Cover photo by: and address are: Christopher Agostino Bea Morell Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., 2070 Griffin Road, happypetphotos.com Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. For more information, please contact 27 Kathy Tricomi at 954.266.6845. The Paw Prints newsletter is sent to all supporters donating in the amount of $15 or more per year. To ensure that you continue to receive your issue of Paw Prints, please use the enclosed envelope to make a minimum donation of $15. The animals need your help, and we don’t want your mailing to be interrupted! The Humane Society of Broward County directly receives 100% of contributed funds. Solicitation no. CH-00656. BITS AND PIECES ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON. Shooters Rocks HSBC in the Movies Here’sScoopSco oThep Halloween Fun at Petco Shooters Waterfront in Fort Lauderdale recently hosted their Rock the Dock concert event and chose the HSBC as their beneficiary organization. The fundraiser was a huge success, bringing in $2,500 for the animals in our care. In early November the HSBC became a movie Thank you, Shooters Waterfront, for including set, with filming taking place for scenes for an us! upcoming TV movie. The "Killer Crew" came to shoot the final scenes of "Girlfriend Killer," which The Petco crew put on a very happy Women in Distress’ New will appear on the Lifetime network. (Check out Halloween event! Campus to Include Pets IMDb for a synopsis.) The HSBC’s adoption center inside the Petco Women in Distress, with a $200,000 grant from It was wonderful working with actors Carole in Boca Raton held a Halloween adoption Bank of America, has announced plans to build Wood, Barbie Castro, Brian J Gross, and Mackey, event, with fun that included face painting, a pet-friendly shelter on their existing campus in the beautiful Golden Retriever. We cannot wait raffle prizes, a Plinko board and a “guess how Deerfield Beach. The Jim and Jan Moran Family to see the final product. Check your local listings many candy corns” challenge. Although there Campus will provide a safe environment for in early spring for this chilling flick! were only two adoptions that day (and nine the victims of domestic abuse so that they may reside following day!), staff and volunteers were very at the emergency shelter with their pets while Y100 busy with people looking at the adorable receiving services from Women in Distress. Adoption Assistance puppies and kittens. Research shows that nearly half of abuse victims will not leave a dangerous situation because of Hats Off to Senior Nannies fear for their pet’s safety; this new safe haven will help to change many lives. The HSBC has been working with Women in Distress for over 20 years, and will continue that support by providing pet food and veterinary care to the animals at the Deerfield Beach campus. The partnership will serve as a valuable model for other domestic violence agencies nationwide. Michelle Fay and a shelter friend Y100’s Michelle Fay, the mid-day host from 10 Three-Year Rabies a.m. – 2 p.m., is helping to promote our The Senior Nannies group at the Stratford Court Vaccinations adoptable pets each week. Every Friday she posts community in Boca Raton held a Passport The HSBC vaccination clinic now offers the a photo on the Y100 instagram page of herself Around the World event in October, with option of three-year rabies vaccinations, as well with a pet she has met while visiting the shelter. proceeds from the food and flavors, raffle and as the one-year vaccination that has been Michelle shares her home with two dogs (she prize drawings going to the HSBC. Senior available in the past. You are still required by law loves cats, too, but her fiancé is allergic). You can Nannies are the best! to purchase your Broward County pet license follow her @Fayonair and @y100miami. yearly. To schedule an appointment, call Community Foundation of 954.266.6858 or go to [email protected]. Microchipping is also available. Adoptions Broward Benefits HSBC We're happy to report the following The Humane Society of Broward County new homes found during recently received its annual distributions from September, October and November: the following Funds that were established at the Community Foundation of Broward to support the mission of the HSBC: Louis and Isabell Cats: 206 Gunton Fund of the Community Foundation of Kittens: 367 Broward; Humane Society of Broward County Dogs: 598 Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward; Mary N.