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www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 ADOPTIONS: RAINBOW BRIDGE:

DOGS: Jason, Whisper, Justin, Felicity, Hayden, Beautiful animals in our We all love animals and do everything we can to bring Bella, Hope, Crystal, Mia, Nell, Stanley, Whiskey, care that crossed over: health and happiness into the lives of those in our Jasper, Myron, Doozer, Rhett, Jean, Dugan, Sampson Rogue, a male Borques care. Every so often we hope someone can go over the Great, Melrose, Darla, Echo, Carl, Teddy, Lily, Parakeet; rabbits Cocoa and above what is needed on a daily basis to help Bella, Lizzie, Phyllis, Jethro, New York, Deloris, and Honeybun; cats with our very special needs animals. Snowball, Bette, Garbo, Gilda, Harley Eugene, Horatio, Samuel, Lani, Paxton, Wrigley, Rolo, Bojangles, Anna, Elsa, Ben, Quaisi, Charlie Chaplin, These are the sweet ones who because of age or Niko, Madelyn, Gabby, Beau, Suzzi, Whistler, Ash, Smokey and Grace. medical needs are more difficult to find permanent Dyson, Marley James, Max, Marmelade, Trixie, Duke, homes for, and therefore, might need to spend their Wendy, Rascal, Hugo, Kissy, Nala, Johnny, Bling, Blitz final days without a home of their own. But, not Taz, CATS: Cinnamon and Clove, Charles, Oliver, Quaisi the 15 year old blind Shih Tzu! His earth angel, Noris Marigold, Stitch and Katniss, Cuddles, Lillian and Malvey, fell in love at first sight and took Taz into her Leonardo, Michi, Thumbelina and Taffy, Molly and heart and home for his final days. 2 Moe, Chickory, Jesse, Pretzel, Julius, Hanna, Chili 3 GUINEA PIGS: Gloria, Gatito, Daisy We will all see Taz when we cross over the Rainbow BORQUES PARAKEET: Aria Bridge, but we know when the time comes for Noris FERRETS: Ringo, Apricot to meet him, he will be running as fast as he can and RABBITS: Max and Jasmine, Snow as soon as he sees her he’ll jump high into her arms to once again give those special kisses to his mom. UPCOMING EVENTS: Noris, words could never say how grateful we are to The HSFC Annual Meeting will take place at 6PM you for loving Taz. on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at the Administration Building in Fairfax. All members in good standing are Grace welcome to attend. We will be electing the Board of

Directors. Hope to see you there!

Spring2ACTion is Alexandria’s Giving Day that is a Springfield Days Petfest 24-hour online event that will allow HSFC to have a South Run Park virtual fundraiser along with over 100 other nonprofits. May 30, 2015 It will be held on April 22, 2015, wherever there is 9AM – 3PM an internet connection. Here’s the URL to our page: www.spring2action.razoo.com/story/Humane- Society-Of-Fairfax-County

Taz at the Farm and in front of the fire in his foster home

www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 SPOTLIGHT ON ANIMALS: WAGS and PURRS:

Meet Gideon and Goldie, a beautiful bonded pair A special thank you to Rita Atkins for helping us with Thank you to Lisa Schroeder for rounding up all the who we would love to have adopted together. Goldie a special needs animal. In mid-January Rita took on volunteers for the surgery week. Thanks to Vicki came to us from another shelter in a litter of five the very difficult and labor intensive care of Maggie, Kirby, Chris Fowler, Gina Lynch and Patty Cake for kittens. Goldie is learning to trust people and is doing one of our building cats. Maggie, who had lost a lot two weeks of foraging in the woods to bait and draw very well with our socialization program. She eats of weight in a short period of time, was diagnosed the deer to the assigned target areas. Tons of thanks by scooping her food into her mouth with her paws! with liver issues and ended up with a feeding tube. to Claire Corsi (pictured), and Matt Snyder for their Gideon is a very playful and social cat. Come meet Rita learned how to feed her and administer her attendance and devotion all week in the surgery these two love bugs! Once you meet them, you won’t medication through the tube and did so tirelessly suite and to Michael Sweeney, Cara Gadeden and want to leave without them! for weeks until Maggie was stable enough to have Beverly Russell for their commitment to the project. the tube removed and eat on her own again. Rita Many thanks to the HSFC Board of Directors for continues to foster Maggie until we can find her a their continued support with this five year research permanent home. Thank you, Rita for your caring project. They see the dream that one day the deer dedication to Maggie and the HSFC. overpopulation issues will be mentioned only in our 4 history books. For more information on this project or 5 Animal medicines can be very expensive. Kathy to help, go to www.humanedeermanagement.org. Temchatin is our go-to lady who searches far and Goldie wide for us until she finds the best price. Thank you Thanks so much to Val Garcia for helping us to find a so much, Kathy for always helping us and the pets new home for the huge animal house donated to the who need these meds. HSFC. With her assistance there will be some very lucky animals at Rikki’s Refuge enjoying their large A huge and very warm thank you to our wonderful spacious quarters. A big thanks to Dave McDermott volunteers who braved the cold and long nights to for the use of his truck, his farm to store it and his help with the Deer Spay Project held in Fairfax City. muscles to move it! Gideon

Nelson County Animal Control found this sweet, starving three year old boy as a stray trying to survive nights where temps dipped into the negative teens. The fact he survived is a testament to his spirit and earned him his name, Trooper. A local rescue sent us his picture and asked the HSFC for help. One look at his gentle eyes and we were sold! Trooper recently arrived at the Farm and is enjoying the attention of volunteers and staff as well as his comfy quarters, plus six meals a day! He has a long road ahead and would love to have a foster or forever home to call his own. Trooper is a Setter mix and after only 10 days in our care he went from very emaciated to on his way to being a healthy pup! He is a sweetheart and would love to be part of your family!

Trooper – Before and After! the Deer Spay Project

www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 WAGS and PURRS: Thank you to Lori Muhlstien and Mary Shaw for Second Chance Thrift Store helping us out at the Home 4 The Holidays event on Fifteen Igloo dog houses were purchased and Scout Troop 3651 and many, many more. We are November 1. If you are wondering if your donations to the Thrift donated to a rural Animal Shelter in Nelson County deeply grateful for your generosity! Store really make a difference, read on! for them to use at their discretion for dogs who have no shelter or inadequate shelter. Five additional Igloo Girl Scout Troop 3651 with the blankets they made by The doll you see in the picture came into the Thrift dog houses were purchased and donated to the hand for our cats. Great work! Store a few weeks ago. She caught the eye of our owner of several wolf hybrids in Prince William County manager Karen Chism and something told her the who were also in great need of new, safe and warm doll had value. But first, the elastic in her panties was housing. We also purchased 10 houses for dogs living shot. Volunteer Nancy Antice took her home and outdoors in the Dundas, VA area. We worked with fixed them! Karen then brought her to her house Stray Haven Rescue to get the houses to those in to do some research. She discovered the doll is a need. vintage Mattel MY CHILD DOLL from 1985. Karen determined her value from a couple of research sites Joint Base Bolling Monthly Work Day, Friday, October to be $100 and up. Next she went to volunteer 6 17 was a big success with 12 servicemen and Nancy Elliott to be listed on eBay with bidding starting 7 women coming to the Farm. They laid pavers under at $40. After 29 bids, this beautiful doll sold for $650! the last fence line, organized the lower shed “the Navy way” and helped with projects to prepare the Farm for Girl Scout Troop 3651 Lori Muhlstien and Mary Shaw A big thank you to the entire team for your tireless winter. Volunteer Kathy Temchatin assisted. efforts to raise the maximum amount of money from President’s Day 2015 marked the one year our Thrift Store donations. Well done! A special thank you to all Farm Staff and spouses anniversary of our rescue of the ten German This is Rolo on December 6 at the Pet Valu Springfield Spring is here! Clean out those closets and plus volunteers Satya Purohit, Kathy Temchatin, Pat Shepherd puppies dying from parvo. Rescuing event. As much as he clearly likes Popeyes, the best donate to the HSFC! Fattahian, Claire Corsi, Matt Snyder, Marge and Jeff them was one thing, saving their lives was quite part of his day was finding his forever home! Well Hofsass, Sonia and Antonia Baker, Noris Malvey, another! That day was the beginning of four weeks done Rolo and everyone at Pet Valu who helped us Colleen Lazerlee and Brian Nordwall transported and of 24-hour care by HSFC and the Prince William find Rolo’s home. handled dogs at the A Toast to the Animals event. Emergency Clinic. During a recent visit to the clinic, The dogs collected $314 in their donation vests and many of the staff noted the holiday and remembered had a great time. the outstanding and courageous commitment of the HSFC volunteers. Against all odds, and only because A huge, heartfelt thank you to Tom McEvoy for of HSFC volunteers and PWEC staff efforts, were all designing the new HSFC logo as well as his work on ten puppies able to survive and thrive in their forever the newsletters. Fantastic! homes. Thank you to all of our shepherd angels!

Thank you Drs. Cheema and the entire staff at Thank you to the talented and generous Jennifer Reitz Potomac Valley Veterinary Hospital for once again for creating the Springfield Bridgewalk flyer, Doggie treating all of the ringworm kittens for so long and for Swim flyer, signs for the wine event, thank you flyers keeping them well socialized during their stay. for donors, the Chico’s flyer and our new tri-fold brochure. We appreciate your beautiful work! To the staff at Stahl Exotics, thank you for treating all of our small mammals.

Many thanks to Dr. Rhymes and the staff at Parkway President’s Day 2015 marked the Veterinary Clinic for their continued support on a daily one year anniversary of our rescue basis! Rolo admiring Popeye’s of the ten German Shepherd To the doctors and staff at Sully Animal Hospital, puppies dying from parvo. thank you so much for all that you do for the HSFC. Rescuing them was one thing, Thank you to the many people and organizations who saving their lives was made donations to the HSFC, including: Dogtopia, quite another! Jennuine and the staff of Your Dog’s Best Friend, Wylie Wagg, COPT, Kilroy’s, Pet Valu, Food Lion, Girl

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Tools For Walking Your Dog The Easy Walk Harness made by Gentle Leader is my 10 Reasons Not to Use a Retractable Leash they run out the leash, including neck wounds, lacer- favorite. The leash hooks to the front and when the By Dr. Becker ated tracheas, and injuries to the spine. We’ve all either been dragged down the sidewalk by dog pulls, the harness tightens across their shoulders our own dog or have seen someone else taking their and avoids tension on the dog’s neck. Sometimes for A retractable leash is not so much a leash as it is a 6. Retractable leashes allow dogs more freedom to dog for a “walk” but really who is walking who? It’s some extra safety with an exuberant dog I’ll also hook length of thin cord wound around a spring-loaded pull at the end of them, which can look like aggres- very easy to get annoyed with your dog for pulling the leash to the collar. There still needs to be a little device housed inside a plastic handle. The handles sion to another dog who may decide to “fight back.” you along because really – can’t he understand that training done to help the dog learn to walk next to you of most retractable leashes are designed to fit you are really doing something nice for him by taking but any pulling can easily be managed avoiding pain comfortably in a human hand. A button on the handle 7. The handles of retractable leashes are bulky and him on a nice long walk? In reality, dogs that pull on a and injury to both you and the dog. controls how much of the cord is extended. can be easily pulled out of human hands, resulting in leash are just doing what dogs do. They have no idea Retractable leashes are popular primarily because a runaway dog. that when you hook the leash to his collar that he is they aren’t as confining as regular leashes, allowing supposed to walk very calmly next to you. Now, there dogs more freedom to sniff and poke around on 8. Along those same lines, many dogs – especial- are a few dogs that will naturally be well behaved on Many people think that tools such as walks. But unfortunately, there are many downsides to ly fearful ones – are terrorized by the sound of a 8 a leash but they are few and far between. Most dogs choke chains/collars or prong collars this type of leash. dropped retractable leash handle and may take off 9 get very excited when they get to go on a walk – think running, which is dangerous enough. To make mat- of all those smells and sights that they get to take in! can fix a strong dog who pulls. The 10 Reasons Not to Use a Retractable Leash ters worse, the object of the poor dog’s fear is then Add to that certain breeds that go into scent overload reality is that these tools are often “chasing” her, and if the leash is retracting as she – think hounds and you have a perfect recipe for put on dogs by people who do not 1. The length of retractable leashes, some of which runs, the handle is gaining ground on her – she can’t pulling. Hmm, so much for that nice peaceful walk know how to properly use them and can extend up to 26 feet, allows dogs to get far escape it. Even if this scenario ultimately ends without around the neighborhood after dinner! enough away from their humans that a situation can physical harm to the dog (or anyone else), it can cre- end up causing pain to the dog or quickly turn dangerous. A dog on a retractable leash ate lingering fear in the dog not only of leashes, but Many people think that tools such as choke chains/ even permanent damage is often able to run into the middle of the street, for also of being walked. collars or prong collars can fix a strong dog who example, or make uninvited contact with other dogs pulls. The reality is that these tools are often put on or people. dogs by people who do not know how to properly use them and end up causing pain to the dog or even The Gentle Leader Head Halter is another tool I highly 2. In the above scenario, or one in which your pet is A retractable leash is not so permanent damage. Additionally, the dog can still pull. recommend. This is similar to a halter that you would being approached by an aggressive dog, it is near- much a leash as it is a length of thin Using these tools to control a dog will never teach use on a horse. The premise is that if you control ly impossible to get control of the situation if the cord wound around a spring-loaded them how to properly walk so that you can both enjoy your dog’s head, you can control their body. Many need arises. It’s much easier to regain control of – or your time together, especially if you haven’t received dogs need to be trained to tolerate the Gentle Leader protect -- a dog at the end of a six-foot standard flat device housed inside a training by someone who actually knows how to use Head Halter and then there are some dogs that leash than it is if he’s 20 or so feet away at the end of plastic handle. them in a proper manner that doesn’t cause harm. will do fine the first time one is put on them. Some what amounts to a thin string. There are a couple of great tools that most people people that you encounter on your walk may ask or can easily learn how to use and that are available at even think that your dog has a muzzle on him. When 3. The thin cord of a retractable leash can break – any pet store. wearing a properly fitted Gentle Leader Head Halter especially when a powerful dog is on the other end of 9. Retractable leashes, like most retractable devic- a dog should be able to pant, eat, drink, etc. with no it. If a strong, good-sized dog takes off at full speed, es, have a tendency to malfunction over time, either problem. the cord can snap. Not only can that put the dog and refusing to extend, refusing to retract, or unspooling whatever he may be chasing in danger, but also the at will. A regular harness is great for a dog who is small or cord can snap back and injure the human at the other who doesn’t pull very hard. When using this with a end. 10. Retractable leashes are an especially bad idea dog who is a strong puller it actually can teach them for dogs that haven’t been trained to walk politely on to pull. 4. If a dog walker gets tangled up in the cord of a re- a regular leash. By their very nature, retractables train tractable leash, or grabs it in an attempt to reel in their dogs to pull while on leash, because they learn that Regardless of which type of tool you use for your dog, it can result in burns, cuts, and even amputation. pulling extends the lead. dog, none of them replace training. Showing your In addition, many people have been pulled right off dog what you want him to do and rewarding him for their feet by a dog that reaches the end of the leash If your dog is well trained, gentle mannered and smart doing it is still the best way to get a well-behaved and keeps going. This can result in bruises, “road enough to master a regular leash and a retractable companion. rash,” broken bones, and worse. leash without being confused, you could be one of the rare guardians that can walk your pooch on any Happy walking, 5. Dogs have also received terrible injuries as a result kind of leash without increasing risks to either one Betsy of the sudden jerk on their neck that occurs when of you.

www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 Volunteer of the Quarter 2014 Year in Review

4th Quarter 2014 – Carolyn Monroe We have seasonal promotions, featured items and a 2014 was a terrific year for the HSFC. Thank you all different sale every day! for your tireless efforts on behalf of the animals. Here After 33 years is a breakdown of our work last year by the numbers: in sales at The One of Carolyn’s tasks for the store is to research Washington Post, items that are donated which we believe have In 2014 we helped 256 animals find their forever Carolyn retired significant value. This “homework” has been very homes! and tackled her interesting for her – Carolyn has learned quite a bit 181 Dogs, 55 Cats, 1 Rabbit, 5 Birds, 11 Guinea first project as a and has been able to put more accurate prices on Pigs, 2 Gerbils, and 1 Ferret woman of leisure special items we sell. We’ve found our customers by attempting like the little pink cards Carolyn types up about these The HSFC provided financial assistance for 229 to remove the items and often take them along when they make a animals. In addition, our AniMeals Pet Pantry was wallpaper in her purchase. Carolyn is often surprised at the value of used 474 times by 197 families. foyer. items that have been donated to the store. 10 Our feral cat outreach program, run completely by 11 After three months volunteers, successfully Trap Neuter Returned (TNR) A million thanks to the following dedicated volunteers of scraping (mostly adding holes to the drywall) 407 cats. Amazing! for making our event the best ever! Gina Lynch, and finding the wallpaper still there, she hired a Vicki Kirby, Patty Cake, Carmen Newett, Naomi professional and applied to the Humane Society Under store manager Karen Chism’s The HSFC Spay/Neuter Van provided veterinary care Vitti, Marlene and Mike Hammer, Debra and Robert Otto, Mary Kendall, Tim Tuggle, Rebecca Forrest, of Fairfax County Second Chance Thrift Store as a direction, we’re seeing better and for more than 300 dogs. The savings to the HSFC volunteer. That was in late summer of 2012. was more than $42,700.00! Shelly Feely, Lynn Mayo. Melissa Atkisson, Barbara better quality donations. Atkisson, Beverly and JR Marschall, Justin Lawhorne, Carolyn has always been an animal lover. These days A Toast to the Animals 2014 Jane Janeczko, Julia Simpson, Tom McEvoy and Lisa she is owned by two Wire Fox Terriers, (Barnum Carolyn has even seen the kind of Schroeder.

and Baylee), one very grouchy cat named Lucy and customers we are now attracting On October 18th, 2014, The Humane Society of her Thoroughbred horse, Jasper. All but Jasper live Fairfax County hosted one of our most important We also want to give a special thanks to Fairfax City with her in Fairfax. Volunteering at the Thrift Store take a step up. fundraisers of the year, “A Toast to the Animals” at Mayor, Scott Silverthorne, a dedicated animal lover, gives Carolyn the chance to help make a difference Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton, Virginia. The for taking the time out of his incredibly busy schedule in the lives of homeless and neglected animals. She weather was spectacular; the several hundred to come out and support our event. believes what we are doing at the store is contributing people in attendance were fun and enthusiastic; the important revenue to the HSFC’s goals. donations and revenues were greatly appreciated And, of course, no wine event to benefit animals If asked about her hobbies, Carolyn would have and over the top; the food was 5-star and absolutely would be complete without an exciting and to put researching items for the Thrift Store in the delicious; the Silent Auction was more exciting than educational visit from Master Police Officer Michael top 10 of her list. There’s also riding her beautiful Rodeo Drive and the sponsors who made this record Riccio and the famous K-9 Comak. Carolyn has always been an animal horse, digging in her tiny yard, spoiling her brand breaking event possible will always be our special lover. These days she is owned by new great great nephew, visiting her sister who angels. Check out the full list of sponsors and silent lives in Gainesville and serving as President of her auction donors on our web site under events. two Wire Fox Terriers, (Barnum and community’s Homeowner’s Association. And Carolyn Baylee), one very grouchy cat thought retirement would be boring! named Lucy and her Thoroughbred Carolyn we thank you for your dedication to the horse, Jasper HSFC and your efforts to research donations. We are grateful for your time and energy!

Congratulations on being selected as volunteer The little store is so bright, clean and well-organized. of the quarter. Carolyn and the other volunteers all work very hard

to make it more like a gift shop than a thrift shop,

although Carolyn notes that we do have some wonderful prices! Under store manager Karen Chism’s direction, we’re seeing better and better quality donations. Carolyn has even seen the kind of Mayor Silverthorne and volunteers customers we are now attracting take a step up. Master Police Officer Michael Riccio his K-9 Comak

www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 The HSFC 2014 Volunteer of the Year is Jim Zawanda!

Jim was quite getting them into the hands people who may not surprised and have easy access to the internet or still prefer to get honored that he their information in print. Some readers may know was selected as of the Consumer Information Catalog from Pueblo, Volunteer of the Colorado (published since 1970) or the Consumer Year! Action Handbook. Others with questions about federal government programs and services may have Jim suspects the visited the USA.gov or GobiernoUSA.gov federal web reason he wanted to portals or called the toll-free 1-800-FED-INFO national volunteer with HSFC contact center. is similar to other 12 volunteers. Our 13 mission appeals to Jim had no idea that the frightened any animal lover and the location is close to his home. Jim started volunteering with HSFC in January 2012. ball of fluff who hid under their WoofTrax: Take your Walk for a Dog At first, he thought he’d just volunteer at the Second guestroom bed for a month would Chance Thrift Store for a couple hours every other become the joyful, loving and spoiled Support you’re the HSFC AmazonSmile is a simple Saturday. Because the staff and volunteers there simply by walking your and automatic way for you are a joy to work with and he felt so welcome and brat she is today! dog! Use the app each to support your favorite appreciated, Jim started going in for a couple hours time you grab for the charitable organization every Saturday. Now, it’s every Saturday, opening to leash. It’s healthy for you, every time you shop, at closing time. Jim and the other volunteers work hard, Dave and Jim have been together for over 20 years your dog, and the HSFC. no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon. enjoy each others’ company, laugh a lot and get a and got married at the end of March, 2014. Jim Click “Get the App” at the com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast great deal of satisfaction knowing that they’re helping was thrilled that several folks from the store joined top of their page, www. selection and convenient shopping experience as bring in thousands of dollars monthly for the support them for their memorable Hillbilly Bear Hitchin’. Dave wooftrax.com, install the Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon of abused, neglected and homeless animals. and Jim are the proud parents of Twiggy, AKA She free Android or iPhone will donate a portion of the purchase price to your Who Must Be Obeyed. Twiggy came into their lives app, and start taking your Walk for a Dog every day. favorite charitable organization. You can choose from as a feral kitten via a co-worker who works with her You can select the HSFC as the rescue you are nearly one million organizations to support. To shop neighbors on a capture, spay and release operation in walking for in the setup tab of the app for iPhone at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com their community in Lorton. Jim had no idea that the users, or in the settings menu for Android users. The from the web browser on your computer or mobile Because the staff and volunteers frightened ball of fluff who hid under their guestroom more people walking for the HSFC, the more money device. You may also want to add a bookmark to bed for a month would become the joyful, loving and will be donated. AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and there are a joy to work with and he spoiled brat she is today! start your shopping at AmazonSmile. Select the felt so welcome and appreciated, Do you shop online? If Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc. as your charity Jim started going in for a couple So what keeps Jim coming back, especially after so, every purchase can of choice and then start shopping! hours every Saturday a really strenuous day of sorting through a massive benefit the homeless amount of clothing and household items from our animals at the HSFC. generous donors? Of course, it’s Jim’s belief in the Start by visiting iGive. Whole Foods Vienna HSFC mission. But it’s also because he looks forward com, register for free, and Nickels for Non-Profits: to enjoying a fun and rewarding day with store designate the Humane Every time you shop at Jim tells us that his “day job,” when he’s not busy manager Karen and a great group of fellow Saturday Society of Fairfax County, Whole Foods in Vienna at the store, is at the Federal Citizen Information volunteers including Nancy, Deb, Becky, Carol, Inc. as the beneficiary of and use your own Center. For over 18 years, he’s been blessed to Carmen, and others. your shopping trips. Every shopping bag, the store work with a group of dedicated public servants who time you shop online, start at www.igive.com and a gives you a nickel to are passionate about getting federal government Jim, congratulations on being named 2014’s donation is made, at no cost to you, to the HSFC. donate to your favorite programs, services, benefits and consumer Volunteer of the Year! We appreciate your It couldn’t be easier to support the animals in need charity. We hope it will be information out to the American people. Jim serves dedication and enthusiasm. Happy anniversary while shopping online! the HSFC! as a liaison to the various agencies that still print to you and Dave and best wishes to you from all consumer publications and want assistance with of us at the HSFC!

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NEED TO REACH US? Board of Directors: HSFC Administrative Office also, Cats and Small Animal Adoptions 4057 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax President 703-385-7387 (PETS) Vicki Kirby

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10-5 Vice President Saturday 10-4; Sunday - Closed Debra Otto Adoption hours: 14 Monday - Friday 10-4 Saturday 10-3; Sunday - Closed Treasurer Mary Kendall HSFC Farm (Centreville VA) All visitors must call ahead - 703-385-7387 (PETS) Corresponding Secretary Dog and Horse adoptions - by appointment only Marlene Hammer Just a cat Dog’s Bedtime Prayer Second Chance 1 - Thrift Store 4055 Chain Bridge Rd. Fairfax Recording Secretary 703-385-3064 Julia Simpson She is - just a cat. Now I lay me down to sleep, Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10-4 A vert small presense The king-sized bed is soft and deep. Saturday 10-3; Sunday - Closed doesn’t take up much space. I sleep right in centre groove, Large green eyes My human beings can hardly move. Main Site: www.hsfc.org much too big for her face. I’ve trapped their legs, they’re E-mail (General): [email protected] She is - just a friend. tucked in tight, Happy to be greeting you And here is where I pass the night. E-Mail (Volunteer Related): while purring a tune [email protected] improving how you feel No one disturbs me or dares intrude, and never, too soon. till morning comes and “I want food!” She is - just a joy. I sneak up slowly to begin, Guarding windows And nibble on my human’s chin. sleeping on the bed For morning’s here, it’s time to play, chasing unseen ghosts I always seem to get my way. until she’s fed. She is - just yours. So thank you Lord, for giving me, No other will do This human person that I see. her choice is clear The one who hugs me and holds me tight, with anyone else And shares their bed with me at night. she will just disappear.

Original poetry and Art by Patricia Walter 2000 © www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015 www.hsfc.org October 2014 – February 2015