PAW PRINTSWinter 2014 Enriching the Lives of Shelter Dogs Moving into 2014, Heart of the Valley’s Canine Behavior and Enrichment Department is busy and thriving. There are so many new and exciting programs being implemented at Heart of the Valley for our shelter dogs, each designed to better their lives inside and outside the shelter.
On any given day, you will find Heart of the Valley staff and volunteers hard at work training and enriching the lives of shelter dogs. You may find Ben Donoghue, Canine Evaluator and Trainer, in the Community Room, video recording a one-on-one training session with a young and eager to learn shelter dog. If you are downtown, you may cross paths with volunteer, Ross Calarco, practicing leash walking and socialization with a friendly shelter dog who is sporting a blue “Adopt Me” vest. Walk past the shelter’s grooming room and you may find the lights turned down low and see Courtney Collins, Animal Massage Practitioner, massaging the achy limbs of a high-energy and anxious shelter dog (see below). Driving along the road to the shelter, you may find yourself coming upon Tony Marcuzzo, Behavior Assistant, being pulled on skis behind an active shelter dog who loves to run (see page 3).
Heart of the Valley strives to make every dog that is adopted into our community an ambassador for the shelter. This is accomplished through one-on-one training sessions from our dedicated canine staff and hours of time and patience spent with experienced volunteers. While a shelter can be stressful place for dogs, we work diligently to enrich their lives as much as possible. Thanks to generous grants from the Cross Charitable Foundation and the Gilhousen Family Foundation as well as a matching gift from Ron and Jane Lerner, our shelter dogs are gaining new life skills to take with them into their forever homes. It is our hope that with compassion and proper training we can increase the adoptability of the lost or surrendered dogs that are in our care. A Hands-On Approach to Easing Anxiety Courtney owns and operates Canine Kneads Animal Massage. She is a graduate of the Northwest School of Animal Massage, where she received her certification as a Small Animal Massage Practitioner. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork and the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. The endless courage of her last companion Red October and the magical bond that occurred between them is what inspired her to pursue a career to work with dogs.
“Working with shelter dogs is FUN! First I take the grooming room and transform it. I bring in a soft light table lamp, I have a diffuser infused with Lavender steaming the room, I put two big wireless speakers out, one in the tub and one under the kennels, and then I turn on the massage music. I like the dogs to have a new experience and I am trying to create a calm environment. I really enjoy the dogs at HOV because they need not be sick or injured. The focus for me at HOV is the long stay dogs, dogs that have been at the shelter a little longer than normal. Often it will be with a very young very high energy dog. One of the most priceless moments for me is the first few seconds that a dog shuts Courtney lends her skills to out the barking, the clanking of cages and the doors closing and opening. When I see it shelter dogs in need in their face and their eyes close and the deep breath finally comes, that is what is most rewarding.” - Courtney Collins Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road • P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 (406) 388-9399 • www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org Open Monday through Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm heartofthevalleyshelter.org
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter The Importance of Having a Plan 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 Open 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Sunday One of the most difficult questions to answer is “what do you want?” The (406) 388-9399 www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org follow up question can be even more troublesome, “what is your plan to get there?” Board of Directors President: Allison Garwood Vice President: Margot B. Ogburn Keeping in the season, dropping 20 pounds may be want you want, but having Treasurer: Cory Pulfrey the will power to pass up a donut in the break room can be a real hurdle. Easy Secretary: Claire Gillam
to lose focus, isn’t it? That’s why we need the strength of a plan. Mark Albrecht, DVM When I worked in the corporate world, creating a long term plan was a Jim Bangs Anne Sexton Bryan worthwhile venture. It gave us relief from daily work to reflect where the Laura Cunningham company was and where we wanted to go. The ink was hardly dry when Keith Hamburg Dawn Leadbetter changes in the market environment made us all understand the word flexible. Donna Spitzer Ostrovsky Liz Smith Wall Street loved our three year strategic plans, however their last question Nancy Xander was often, “how much money will you make this quarter?” I don’t miss those guys. Staff Executive Director First, I hate the words strategic plan - call it a road map, focus, or preparing your mind plan. It should be Phil Rogers measurable and manageable. Include stretch goals, but be realistic. And maybe most important, it should Director of Development Kathryn Hohmann be short enough so everyone in the organization knows what’s in it. At Heart of the Valley, we have just written such a document. It came from deep within people who are Development Assistant Amanda Davidson close to the shelter. The “want” part includes part drive and part focus. The plan part takes the same drive Operations Director and commitment. It lists our vision, mission and values. Second, initiatives and goals are limited to five, Maria Mulvaugh and verbiage wise, the length is two pages: Animal Care Manager Beth Harper • Shelter operations and programing Veterinarian • Training and Outreach John Weyhrich, DVM • Communication and Public Awareness Veterinary Assistants • Financial Sustainably Kari Chiocchi • Board Development Lisa Baker Volunteer/Education Manager As my grandmother Pearl once said, there are many different ways to get somewhere, (she also said that Emily Wallace cobwebs on the ground in the morning, meant it was going to rain that day). Our core mission remains the Education Coordinator same, but we are willing to get outside our comfort zone and build new roads. Stagnation is not an option. Kate Reedy As you will see, we are about connecting to the community and getting it right. We are non-political and Canine Behavior Consultant Ben Donoghue first and foremost comes the care of our shelter pets. Behavior Assistant Tony Marcuzzo On behalf of all HOV employees, we wish the best to our donors, volunteers and community supporters in Kennel Supervisor 2014. We hope you are looking forward to making this a great year. We know we are. Blaine Lorkiewicz
Canine Coordinator Jordan Gilbert
Customer Service Phil Rogers Megan Flamm Executive Director Canine/Feline Technicians Diane Browand P.S. Heart of the Valley’s new strategic plan is at the printers at the time of this newsletter. We will be more Molly Cayer Erika Gamache than happy to share it with you by mailing a copy upon request. Hans Glassman Jared Hogg Angie Kenworthy Stacy Miller Carlie Peterson Christian Richins Check out our new license plate design! Katie Voss Specialty pet license plate proceeds directly Scott Zimmerman Lauren Zwiefelhofer support Heart of the Valley!
Page 2 heartofthevalleyshelter.org Skijoring with Shelter Dogs Heart of the Valley Behavior Assistant works with resident dogs on recreational skijoring
By Tiffany Jerry, Bozeman Daily Chronicle Staff Writer
Gliding on his skis down the snow-covered road, Tony Marcuzzo shouts, “Let’s go puppies” and “Good dogs” to the two canines in front of him. The dogs seem to sense the excitement in Marcuzzo’s tone and dash a bit faster across the snow. After a U-turn halfway down the road, Marcuzzo and the dogs speed back to the starting point and take a quick rest before pushing off for another trip down the lane.
Marcuzzo, a behavior assistant at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman, is just beginning his second season training dogs at the shelter for recreational skijoring – a sport he refers to as “a hybrid of skiing and mushing combined.” Long-stay shelter dog DJ, a Lab, pit bull, shepherd mix, is Marcuzzo’s “first protégé of the winter.” He is learning skijoring alongside Marcuzzo’s dog, Razzi.
Marcuzzo, who has worked at Heart of the Valley for four years, said he was first introduced to scooterjoring – the snowless version of skijoring with dogs – three years ago.
“A positive influence and friend of mine hooked me up one day on a scooter with a dog and I haven’t been able to stop since,” Marcuzzo said.
During the spring and autumn – on the days of the year that are not too hot for the dogs – Marcuzzo began taking shelter dogs out for runs with a scooter.
“We have quite a few dogs doing it now,” Marcuzzo said. “We’re fortunate enough to have a long, gravel driveway so we can run our dogs on scooters during the spring and fall when it’s cool enough.”
Then, last year, Marcuzzo decided to introduce skijoring, when a retired sled dog was staying at the shelter. Marcuzzo and Heart of the Valley staff members noticed positive changes in the dogs doing scooter and skijoring and he decided to continue it this winter. Amanda Davidson, development assistant at Heart of the Valley, said skijoring requires minimal equipment and helps make the shelter dogs more adoptable.
“We found it very beneficial for the shelter dogs in their enrichment here at the shelter, keeping them active, keeping them learning and engaged,” Davidson said. “It really makes them better pets and adoptable pets, especially for the more active members of our community.”
Marcuzzo said the most important part of skijoring is to ensure the safety of both the dog and the skier. According to Marcuzzo, the equipment required for skijoring with dogs is a mushing-specific harness for the dog, a waist belt for the skier, which is similar to a climbing harness, and a line to connect the skier and dog that includes a bungee shock absorber. Marcuzzo said paw wax is also a good idea, to allow the dog to stay out on the snow longer without experiencing irritated paws.
This article appeared in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on December 15, 2013. The full article can be viewed online at bozemandailychronicle.com.
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Page 4 heartofthevalleyshelter.org Ask Ben: Q & A with HOV’s Canine Behavior Consultant
Q: I have a friend who has two standard poodles. The younger one is about two years old; he is smart and usually well behaved. She recently went on a trip and was gone for about two weeks. After she left, “Happy” peed on top of the bed in the guest bedroom. He continued to do this even after she returned. Can you think why this pooch is doing this?
A: To start solving the problem, I would first discount any medical problems. Then I would start to do systematic management. In other words, I would start by blocking off just the guest bedroom and see if the behavior continues in a different place. If the behavior does continue I would place the dog in a crate or safe zone (a blocked off laundry room) when the owner is not home and on a leash and in the same room at all times when the owner is home. The owner will want to note times of anxiety/ excitement/frustration and find ways to direct that energy to appropriate behaviors such as chewing on a toy. Play, seeking behavior (sniffing the ground, “find it” games) and chewing, are three natural ways for dogs to relieve stress and anxiety. What triggered this behavior can be any combination of the following:
Physically something is wrong - It could be a urinary tract infection, or something else that is making him drink abnormal amounts of water.
Age - He has reached maturity which may affect some natural instincts and desire to mark his territory.
Social/Status stress or pressure (both positive and negative) - This is commonly associated with transitional caregiver or alternate routine. In the household this becomes a displaced behavior, for example when people or new dogs enter a house or room, the dog has an emotional response that makes him want to display his social status. You see this if your dog is outside having already relieved himself and then the neighbor lets out his dog and your dog feels the need to put on a display that includes marking his territory. In the house, he goes to the place he feels he is allowed to display/release this energy and it smells like the appropriate place.
Other stressors/trauma (mental or physical) - This can manifest as a phobia due to accidental trauma. For example, my dog Jedi slipped on a shiny floor when he was two years old. He now avoids such environments. Also in this case, the owner leaving could have created stress that then created a bad habit. The phobia or trauma may have instilled a block in the dog’s mind regarding the normal chain of routine. In other words, for some reason, they feel unsafe doing what used to be normal.
Anxiety - Anxiety increases blood pressure and may increase water intake which then causes the need to urinate.
These are some further questions I would have for your friend. 1) Is he neutered and if so when? Testosterone levels will even out over a period of six months after neutering. 2) Does he seem to be urinating more frequently when he does go outside? 3) What time of day is he urinating inside and what events in the household precede this? 4) Is it possible that another animal relieved themselves in that same spot?
I hope that this is helpful. Let me know if you have further questions and if need be, I would happily meet with your friend if the behavior persists.
Cheers, Ben Donoghue
Heart of the Valley’s Behavior and Training Department is now offering a Behavior Helpline for both dogs and cats. You can contact the Behavior Helpline at (406) 404-3072.
Page 5 heartofthevalleyshelter.org MEMORIALS A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed loved one. A Heart of the Valley memorial not only remembers the life of a loved one, it also offers hope and opportunity to the animals at the shelter. “Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.”
In Memory of Those Who Loved Pets Philip Saccoccia In Memory of Jeff In Memory of Craig Alexander In Memory of Christopher T. Byrne Tom Christensen Richard & Dorothy Stratford The Kurtz, Ellefson, Hutchins and Shaw In Memory of Carol Jodar In Memory of Donnie Allen Families Debby & Jim Bangs Diane Allen In Memory of Rosemary Cappello Marjorie Smith In Memory of James R. Anderson Bunny Chapa In Memory of Brittney Kaelberer Dora Anderson In Memory of Dusty Cline David & Peggy Bunger In Memory of Endsley Barrett Gary & Judy Cline In Memory of June Kallestad Debby & Jim Bangs Tamara & Thomas Longo Elise Donohue Karen & Gordon Williamson In Memory of Helen Collier In Memory of Jackson Kent Scott & Kristie McPhie Kong-Wei Ho Suzanne Day Robin & Elizabeth Gerlach Valeria Bickwermert Scott & Kristie McPhie In Memory of Shari Bellingham Marsha & Marshall White In Memory of Roy C. Kinne Lynn Bellingham In Memory of Pauline Dacar Leilani Kinne In Memory of Marjorie Benner James Goehrung & Karen Grigry In Memory of Carl & Millie Krenning Pam & Beaver Carey In Memory of Vera Mae De Haan Gene & Debbie Gibson In Memory of Gary A. Bogar James D. Williams In Memory of Jada Danelle Krusniak & Rosie The Jordan Family In Memory of Joe Deason William Hoch Information Technology Center, MSU Ruth Quist Jennifer Britton Becky & Dave Gibson In Memory of Elaine Dincau Tracy Dougher Jean & Wayne Neil Pat & Ginger Povah Carol, Pat, & Alvin Collins Dorie Seymour In Memory of Anthony Alan Drake Hannah Sukut Hup Davis & The Dan Figgins Family Cathy Iddles Drake Vanderpool Lisa & Mark Sukut Bill & Jeannie Hermes In Memory of Johanna Egloff Edward & Mary Gardner David Wend Charlotte & Bud Knighton Korean Church of Bozeman Donna Beasley In Memory of Frank Elliott Samantha Frye Steele & Dale Steele Charlie & Pat Kirk Marla & Neal Riley John Berezny Elise Donohue In Memory of Ward Fitzwater Thomas & Janee Roche Marion & Steve Cherry Sharon Hapner Sara Folger Richard & Catherine Dowdell In Memory of Dennis “Mike” Fixmer James & Tonya Frederic Glenn & Karen Guernsey Denny & Jan Thompson Jon & Sharon Holtzman Diane Oman In Memory of Jeff Frazee Dawn McCoy Beougher & Laurel Beougher In Memory of Karen Boisseau Anita Anderson Sally & Bob Sands Janet Ethen In Memory of Mrs. Barbara Gibson Marcella Babineaux In Memory of Dorothy Brence David Large & Margaret Wheeler Dan & Nancy Delekta & Beartooth Fly Ron & Brenda McMichael In Memory of “Bub” & Marie Gibson Fishing In Memory of Nancy Brown Gene & Debbie Gibson Judy & Jerry Williams Eric Semerad In Memory of Kay Green William Korth Dorothy Dacar Richard Lease Sally Hart Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall In Memory of Billie Louise Griffin Tamara Granger Karen & Gordon Williamson Neal Ross In Memory of Connie Kathryn Lane Tony Brancato In Memory of Pat Hanson Michelle Bertolino Bates Jan Zauha Mary & Craig Fellows Bob & Carol Sloan In Memory of Patricia Burkhart In Memory of Pete Himelright Renee & Jeremy Storm Susan & Michael Copeland Charlotte & Bud Knighton Lewis & Clark Motel of Bozeman & Lisa In Memory of JoAnn Cape In Memory of Dianne N. Honatke (Fratangelo) Sebena Leon & Debbi Royer Walter & Hallie Banziger Maureen & Lynn Nordahl Dennis & Janice Thompson Judy Ritts Marilyn & T.H. Roth Eric & Jean Hastings Sally Cable Betty Tocci Clarence & Mary Gaworski Beverly Bradley Kellie Morton Bear & Char Keane Sherri Robertson Thomas & Denise Stenzel Joan Savage The Morrow & Pate Families Community Food Co-Op Dean & Kristi Drenzek In Memory of Mark C. Horswill & his beloved Mr. & Mrs. Edward Makoff Candy Tschache dogs – Beatrice Ann & Sir Simon Richard Ruth & John Mepham Wally & Pat Brownell Ann Tisdale Tom & Julie Lethert Gary & Grace France In Memory of Alan & Molly Iddles Mary Bertagnolli Dennis & Kathy Hoffmann Cathy Iddles Drake Vanderpool In Memory of Lois Lynch
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Angela & Joe Rossman & Zac Gene & Ethelyn Hanni Robin Zetzer & Steve Fladhammer In Memory of Marjorie In Memory of Dan Roy In Memory of Brisbane Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital Merlene & Bill Shuman Lynn & Jim Rylander In Memory of Stan Milesnick In Memory of Larry Smith In Memory of Bucki Juliar Marge Dogterom Bob & Linda Batchelder, & Bob & Lisa Erin Bills In Memory of Richard L. Miller In Memory of Darlene Sprenger In Memory of Budy Larilyn Miller Dorothy Stocksdale Mike & Cherry Eustace In Memory of Quinn Moody The Stanek Family In Memory of Buster Sharon Hapner Scott & Marcy Humphrey Lisa Canter In Memory of Jean Moyer Wayne & Jean Neil In Memory of Cache Elizabeth G. Rosson Jerald Nunn David & Betsy Quammen In Memory of Paul Munkdale Morning Sounds at Bozeman United Meth- In Memory of Cash Nancy Geesey odist Church Kendra Aanestad In Memory of Patsy (Pat) Krieg Noon In Memory of Nancy Steimke In Memory of Charley Brown Sandra Fikani Ginger & Pat Povah Ann Van Balen & Marvin Morgenstein Shirley Gerhardt In Memory of Fern Wells Howard & Jinny Goodman Margaret S. Hartzell Tom & Judy Nickel Bob & Katie Shaw Jack & Jeanine Kuge In Memory of Clara L. Yadon Jane & Fredric Leopold Lynne Buckingham The Huisengas Penelope & Ben Pierce Stev Herpst In Memory of Beloved Pets Erin Pepus In Memory of John Olsen In Memory of Abby Robert & Jorlene Hanold Anne Del Campo Peggy Tombre In Memory of Chet In Memory of Kerry Lee Olson In Memory of AJ Kevin & Linn Krieg Bob, Marnie, Jess, Abe, & Leila Schueler Louise Kirby In Memory of Chibby Harold & Peaches Sappington In Memory of Alby Campbell Cindy, Kelly & Mugs Charles & Shirley Hamp Mary & Mike Doyle In Memory of Chloe Ron & Barb Adlington In Memory of Ali Daryl Purdy Nan & Kirby Granger Sharon Hapner In Memory of Chris & Gus Craig & Lois Mengel In Memory of Amber Andrea Withner Karin & Robert Utzinger Erin Pepus In Memory of Clemmie Rick & Nancy Barber Polly Rogers Sheila Krieg Christina Smith In Memory of Amber Bamber Darius & Cynthia Larsen Becky & Jerry Pape Sid & Judy Rente In Memory of Cleo The Lemke Family In Memory of Ancsa M. Joan Ryshavy Peter & Laurie O’Brien Mary Anne Hansen In Memory of Coach, Sassy & Drake Jan Suchala In Memory of Annie Tom & Sandra Starcher Cardinal Distributing Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital In Memory of Coal J & V Restaurant Supply & Refrigeration In Memory of Atticus Larry Baker & Brenda Anderson-Baker Max & Jo Ellyn Reeder Mary Westby & Lisa Claus Kroeger Allison & Richard Garwood In Memory of Austin In Memory of Cody Le Ann Samuelson Mohler Karen & Doug Alexander Bob & Katie Shaw Pamela & Mark Refling In Memory of foster kitten, Azalea In Memory of Cody Sally Jo Harris & Suzanne Fraim Marie Stordahl Patty McKernan & Chip Petrie Debby & Jim Bangs In Memory of Bailey In Memory of Cole/Hayden Trudi Sedlak-Outlaw Grandma H., Cindy, & Kelly Daryl Purdy Cher & Brad Meuli In Memory of Barney In Memory of Cooper Jennifer & Justin Haverluk Wood & Linda Wooden Ellen Stephenson Karen & Richard McComish In Memory of Bella In Memory of Cooper Corrine Fohrer Sherry Brown Kyle Blessinger Bill & Jill Etherton In Memory of Belle In Memory of Corabell & Annie Arthur Wittich & Wittich Ogburn, P.C. Penelope & Ben Pierce Al & Brooke Cunningham Dorothy & Cyril Firth Iris M.-L. Model In Memory of Cowboy Katie & Fred Cady In Memory of Ben Jim & Deb Dahlin, Gabby, Tanner, Reba, In Memory of James (Sandy) Owens Kathy Quigley and Foothills Veterinary Cody, & Logan James Owens Hospital In Memory of Doc In Memory of Fern Palmer In Memory of Big River Lincoln Linda Lennon Mr. & Mrs. John Jutila Suzanne & Steve Mallinson Liz Smith In Memory of Canoe Pickett In Memory of Bogie In Memory of Dolly Ralph & Barbara Kruse Beaver & Pam Carey Cindy Huntsman In Memory of Dennis E. Quinn Tyler & Jessica Oehmcke In Memory of Duke & Bailey Robin & Elizabeth Gerlach In Memory of Bonnie, Fritz & Biscuit Leonard Baluski In Memory of Judy Roedel Dawn Sturman In Memory of Dusty Dan Reinoehl & Jody Sprout In Memory of Boo-Boo Angela Rossman
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In Memory of Dutchess Hilary Field In Memory of Rooster Ray & Margie Erickson In Memory of Maggie Jeff & Dezi Kappes In Memory of Ed Lynn Bellingham In Memory of Rowsby Sigrid Gentile-Chambers & David Chambers In Memory of Maddie Davidson Gina Albini In Memory of Einar Marty & Phil Ashcraft In Memory of Rudy Mary Vant Hull Mary & Mike Doyle Debby & Jim Bangs In Memory of Evie Shirley & Dennis Davidson Howard & Peggy Ross Frank & Sally Cifala Lily, Jack & Milo Debbie & Dennis Stoner In Memory of Funny Face In Memory of Madison John & Mary Murphy Marsha & Marshall White Wendy Wilson & Abby McMillen In Memory of Rufus In Memory of George Gershwin In Memory of Maggie Richard & Allison Garwood Bob & Dee Dee Rasmus Stuart Whitehair & Lee Stadtlander In Memory of Sadie & Skylar In Memory of Ginger In Memory of Malcolm Louis & Cynthia Binfet Jane & Jim Klos Wood & Linda Wooden In Memory of Sam Penelope & Ben Pierce In Memory of Mattie Mae Wood & Linda Wooden Karen & Doug Alexander Susan Paige In Memory of Sammie Joanne Pieper In Memory of Maude & Mary Dick & Shirley Blackwell Denver Bryan & Anne Sexton Bryan Mom, Cindy, & Millie In Memory of Sammy Charlie & Rena Adler In Memory of Maxie Jane & Fred Leopold Patricia Cook Nan Pizitz In Memory of Sasha Iris M.- L. Model In Memory of Mecca Mary Ann Childs Sherry Brown Eugenia & Leonard Kehl Richard & Allison Garwood Angela & Lawrence Keesee In Memory of Mei-Mei In Memory of Scooter Richard & Allison Garwood John & Jane Hodges Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall In Memory of Ginger In Memory of Mesa In Memory of Scout Brooks & Jenny Martin Larry & Anna Michnevich Penelope & Ben Pierce In Memory of Girl In Memory of Mica Elizabeth Robinson George & Joanne Snyder Ken & Linda Pierce In Memory of Scout In Memory of Gunny Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital Brad & Kim Tolson Peggy & Mike Durney In Memory of Millie In Memory of Scruffy In Memory of Hemingway Penelope & Ben Pierce Myrna Williams The Monday Cat Ladies In Memory of Miss Boo In Memory of Silver In Memory of Kintla Gary & Ann Hammond Penelope & Ben Pierce Amber Schrag In Memory of Miss Josie In Memory of Simon Randall Schrag The Monday Cat Ladies Liz & Dan Smith Danielle Thomsen In Memory of Monty In Memory of Solee In Memory of Kit Kit & Dickens Pat Godward Teri Lynn Nightingale Toby Sorensen & Robin Cadby-Sorensen In Memory of my four legged buddies who In Memory of Sophia In Memory of Kodi are in heaven Mike & Mary Doyle Tracie Vanderpan Lorraine J. Decker In Memory of Sophie & Panda Clark In Memory of Koko Wooden In Memory of Ollie Davidson Virginia Zisch Cindy, Sam & Ross Henrichs Renee & Jeremy Storm In Memory of Spunky In Memory of Kona In Memory of Oly Frank & Linda Clancy Katie & Bob Shaw DeWayne Van Sickle Joyce Ann Wasinger In Memory of Konan & Shady In Memory of Oreo Steve & Cindi Cochran Kathleen Tilton Tom & Sarah Riddle In Memory of Squeek In Memory of Laddie In Memory of Ozzie McWiss Joe & Sharon Smith Liz & Dan Smith Joe McCarty & Priscilla Wisner In Memory of Stella In Memory of Lily In Memory of Paki Heidi Morrison Henry & Marilyn Kathrein Diane Hilborn In Memory of Stella Demaree In Memory of Little Red, Alby & Tuffy In Memory of Peachy Rebecca Demaree Dennis Biggs Joanne Pieper In Memory of Sula In Memory of Lizzie In Memory of Piggy Penelope & Ben Pierce Cindy, Kelly, & Muggins Al & Brooke Cunningham In Memory of Swoozie In Memory of Louie In Memory of Poncho Kathy Young Linda Neavil Myrna & Gary Ryti In Memory of Tavia & Brandi In Memory of Lucy In Memory of Pyper Ed & Lynn Hines Kristi, Jeremy & Shaylee Ragar Peggy Hart In Memory of Taylor In Memory of Lucy In Memory of Radar Chris & Jan Bowers Bob & Dorothy Williams Sandy McCue In Memory of Tembu In Memory of Lulu In Memory of Ribsy Richard & Sherrie Fast Lynn Paron The Mahers In Memory of The Nugget Frank & Mary Kowalczyk In Memory of Riffle Cindy Huntsman In Memory of Luna Kimberly Walker In Memory of Thomas
Page 8 heartofthevalleyshelter.org HONORS There are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley. Holidays, birthdays, weddings, or just everyday good deeds can be a reason to celebrate - and transferring that good feeling to direct aid for the shelter animals is the sweetest gift of all!
Eric Strohmeyer Cynthia Henrichs In Honor of Kitty & Jim Eneboe In Memory of three great Airedales Mark Bohr Julie Hannaford Chad Groth In Honor of The Booths & Piper & Fritz In Honor of Linda Fellows In Memory of Tigger Don & Marilyn Murdock Sue & Chris Fellows Ann Weaver In Honor of Dorothy Borgstrom In Honor of the friends and family of Hilary In Memory of Toby Lou & Charline Spain Field & Wes Broadway Dave Chambers & Sigrid Gentile-Chambers In Honor of Katie Brady Hilary Field Charlotte & Bud Knighton Merrilee & John Glover In Honor of Tom, Tami, Ben & Melissa Finegan In Memory of Trace Hurlburt In Honor of Tamzin Brown Julie Finegan Kathleen Vaughn Thomas & Barbara Brown In Honor of Jim & Suzi Flynn In Memory of Trigger In Honor of Maria Brunner Teresa and Mark Greenwood Floyd & Leslie Fantelli Daryl Purdy In Honor of Foothills Veterinary In Memory of Trinity & Duchess In Honor of Lindsay Bryson At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery Dan & Lori Haynes Fredrick Bryson In Honor of Geoff & Penny Ford In Memory of Trutz In Honor of Rex & Nancy Byrd Melissa Van Liere Mareike Reinhold Johnston Travis & Kristin Byrd In Honor of Bob & Sherry Frawley In Memory of Tuxedo In Honor of Ross Calarco Melissa Van Liere Ron & Bonni Glock Matthew Calarco In Honor of Susan Gallaher In Memory of Uncle Pudge Dominic Calarco Wally & Shirley Gallaher Mary Johnson In Honor of The Campbells & Buddy In Honor of The Georges In Memory of Winston Don & Marilyn Murdock Wendy & Ken Stock Beth & Bill Hammond In Honor of Lisa Cappello In Honor of Shirley Gerhardt In Memory of Winston Bunny Chapa Bud & Barbara Duncan Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital In Honor of Annie Carlson In Honor of Barbara Gibson In Memory of Yogi Rita Garcia Michelle Maskiell Elizabeth Robinson In Honor of The Carstensens & Sammy In Honor of Hardaway Veterinary Hospital In Memory of Zach, Lassie & New Doggy Don & Marilyn Murdock At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery Ms. Brent Pusey and Beau In Honor of Sigrid Gentile-Chambers & David In Honor of Diane Harding In Honor of Those Who Love Animals Chambers Linda Neavil In Honor of Tawny Advincula Sandra Hernshaw In Honor of Mary Anne Hayes Lynn Bellingham In Honor of Doug & Kendall Child Dawn Hayes In Honor of Donnie Allen Roger La Croix In Honor of Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter Diane Allen In Honor of Barb Collins At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery In Honor of The Alstons Sandy McCue In Honor of Robin Hicks Wendy & Ken Stock In Honor of Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital Bunny Chapa In Honor of Greg & Rhea Anderson At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery In Honor of Matt Hinckley & Beth Anderson Randy & Debra Bickel In Honor of Laura & Terry Cunningham Mary Ross In Honor of The Applebys & Champ & Daisy Beth Hays Stevens In Honor of The Hinckley Family Don & Marilyn Murdock In Honor of Martha Daiello Mary Ross In Honor of Mrs. Val Aughney Hugh & Deanna McKay In Honor of Charlie & Bernie Hines Nelva Sears In Honor of Betsy & Richey Daniels Lou & Charline Spain In Honor of Barbara Banach Anne Kinney In Honor of Sunny & Clinton Hitchcock Diane Banach In Honor of Jill Davis Pat & Charlie Kirk In Honor of Hanna Barney Cody Sauer In Honor of Kim Hedges Cody Sauer In Honor of James Dennin Linda Neavil In Honor of Jane Barron Clarence & Mary Gaworski In Honor of Kathryn Hohmann Merrilee & John Glover In Honor of Carol Dismore Helen Hohmann In Honor of Sue Barrows, DVM Elise Donohue In Honor of Dottie Hollatz Sigrid Gentile-Chambers & David Chambers In Honor of Diana & Glen Dixon Melissa Hollatz In Honor of Kathy & Dave Beckhardt Julie Hannaford In Honor of Sharon & Bert Hopeman Corinne & George Kerber In Honor of Denis & Gloria Doyle Neven Matthews In Honor of Ross Bellingham Lou & Charline Spain Amy Hopeman Lynn Bellingham In Honor of Tracey Downing Katherine Hopeman In Honor of Bob & Nina Bergquist Brandi & Chad & Zelli Hedberg In Honor of HOV staff Travis & Kristin Byrd In Honor of Scott & Jackie Drown John & Judy Patterson In Honor of Val Bickwermert Kathryn & Richard Helzer In Honor of Jon & Berkley Hudson Jon & Janet Johnson In Honor of Katie Easton Meghann McKenna In Honor of Cecilia & Peter Bohr Irene Easton In Honor of Ginny Hunt
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Dr. Ellen Kreighbaum & Dr. Kathleen Chafey In Honor of Jean Mehren’s birthday Robert Richardson’s marriage In Honor of Mike & Shelia Ingram Timmie Mehrens January Heicher Jim & Debby Bangs In Honor of Sam & Heather Miller In Honor of Mr. Donald Rising & Ms. Eileen Lou & Charline Spain Thomas & Nathalie Woods Slevin & Sophie & Mia In Honor of Kathy Jennings In Honor of Robbin Mills Joanne Pieper Ric & Linda Crandell Terri Mills In Honor of Smith Roedel In Honor of Shayne Johnson In Honor of Montana Veterinary Hospital Allison Garwood Kesler Neale At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery In Honor of Tom Robinson In Honor of Susan Joyner In Honor of Penny Monforton Allison Garwood Sandy McCue Larry & Judy Bender In Honor of Tim & Sally Ryan In Honor of Amy & Chuck Juhnke In Honor of Glen, Maxine & “Max” Moore Roger La Croix Jody Preminger Thomas & Tess Moore In Honor of the Same Day Surgery Center In Honor of Alan & Jean Kahn In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Michael Mullaney Scott & Lauri Ferraro Jim & Debby Bangs Joanne Pieper In Honor of Bill & Susie Schwieterman In Honor of Kale, Aiden, Marika & Ronan In Honor of Gene Munson’s birthday Aaron & Danielle Schwieterman David Schultz Barbara & Tim Brown In Honor of Nelva Sears In Honor of Jerry Kalur In Honor of Travis & Jennifer Murray Kenny & Jo Whitman Laura Kalur Betty Cosand & Kraig Hustad In Honor of Jim & Bonnie Secor In Honor of Peter Kelsey In Honor of Adina & Jesse Nagel Nelva Sears Jim & Debby Bangs Greg & Carol Nagel In Honor of Bonnie B. Shearin & Ken Shearin In Honor of Laura Kerber & Chelsea Saulpaugh In Honor of Clint & Ann Nagel Harold Shearin Corinne& George Kerber Greg & Carol Nagel In Honor of Sherri and Clint Shoop In Honor of John Kinney In Honor of Pat & Raoul Nelson Cathy & Nathan Shoop Anne Kinney Anders & Tia Persson In Honor of Richard Showalter In Honor of Caity Kirk In Honor of Grace Nesbit Sandy McCue Pat & Charlie Kirk Toni Gibson In Honor of Doyle Smith’s birthday Diane Kirkpatrick In Honor of Jim & Mary Nesbit Wendy Lessley In Honor of Douglas Kirk & Jill Graham Toni Gibson In Honor of Virginia Smith Pat & Charlie Kirk In Honor of Richard Newman Tom & Kay Bergsland In Honor of Christy & Steve Koehler Jennifer Newman In Honor of Tim & Denny Solso Julie Hannaford In Honor of Mary Noll & Michael Burke Elizabeth Schultz In Honor of Phyllis Kohler Roger La Croix In Honor of Sorensen Veterinary Hospital Anne Morrill In Honor of Janie & Howard Obenhoff At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery In Honor of Lisa Koyama Suzette Oltrogge In Honor of Kristi Spain Girls Outdoors In Honor of Lola Olson Lou & Charline Spain In Honor of Lisa Koyama & Scott Busse Lou & Charline Spain In Honor of Larry & Betty Spain Don Jackson & Cathy Ebelke In Honor of Darren & Brendan Pettyjohn Lou & Charline Spain In Honor of Shelly Kozicki’s birthday Carol & John Parrish In Honor of Lou & Charline Spain John & Sue Kozicki In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Pieper Allison Garwood In Honor of Timea Laatsch’s birthday Joanne Pieper Jim & Debby Bangs Kole Burdick In Honor of Joanne Pieper In Honor of Patti Spillman In Honor of Lauren & Bayley Eileen Slevin Carol Scott-Fowler Cindy Lacy In Honor of Laurie Pieper & Bill Kaszer & In Honor of Erin Sturman In Honor of Dianna Lawson Penny & Abby Dawn Sturman Jim Doran Joanne Pieper In Honor of The Stocks In Honor of Carol, Robin, & Sasha Long In Honor of Leora Pittenger Wendy & Ken Stock Hamilton Cherie Barr In Honor of Janet Storey’s birthday In Honor of Rocky & Helen Longano In Honor of Jody & Dick Plummer Peggy Storey & Scott Zenz Roxane Longano Tom & Kay Bergsland In Honor of Bernadette Stough In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Willard C. Loomis In Honor of Cory & Diane Pulfrey Pauline Hollern Karen Loomis & George Koutoulas Sharon & Sam Pulfrey In Honor of Ted & Patricia Suko In Honor of Scott Luckay April Pulfrey Randy & Debra Bickel Frank & Jan Luckay In Honor of Victoria & Chreston Rabtoy In Honor of Bill Sullivan In Honor of Norm Mackin Jason Jablonski Melanie & Bill Sullivan Michael Thoraen In Honor of Dr. Doug Rains In Honor of The Switzer Family In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. Alan Maycock Charlotte & Bud Knighton Shelly Martel Joanne Pieper In Honor of Gerry Ralston In Honor of Carol Taebel In Honor of The McCoy Family Paige Weirich Tom & Kay Bergsland Beth Littlefield In Honor of Bill, Suzy, Mackenzie & Katie Rea In Honor of Grace Tallman & Liberty In Honor of Dr. Dawn McDonald and Staff Dan Rea Sheckleton Lou & Charline Spain In Honor of Paul & Dorie Refling Susan Schwab In Honor of The McKenzie-Reifs & Skitch Dorothy Refling In Honor of Denise & J. Ternes Don & Marilyn Murdock In Honor of Jenny Moon Richardson and Aaron & Danielle Schwieterman
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In Honor of Marsha Thill Cynthia & Joseph Kosciesza Deb Balaz Bellena Arnold Denise & Jim Muzynoski In Honor of Loki In Honor of Timea’s 11th birthday In Honor of caregivers for Bud & Sissy Liz & Dan Smith Kathryn Catlett Wood & Linda Wooden In Honor of Maggie Zisch In Honor of Hilary Treanor In Honor of Cedar Virginia Zisch Brookes Billman Suzanne & Steve Mallinson In Honor of Maggie, Missie, & Max In Honor of Mary Tunby In Honor of Chloe Ann Eleanor Kinyon Amy Zearfoss Mary Brydich In Honor of Manikay In Honor of Laurie Tuohy In Honor of Chuck Norris Sally Hart Rita Garcia David Tillotson In Honor of Marcus In Honor of Nicole Tursich In Honor of Chucky, Banner & Spike Carol & Brian Landsverk Thomas & Sandra Tursich Suzanne & Steve Mallinson In Honor of Mattie & Allie In Honor of Cliff & Joan Tweedale In Honor of Copper Sharon Willits Beverly Tweedale Jessi Kershner In Honor of McKinnley & Madison In Honor of Melissa Van Liere’s birthday In Honor of Creole Lyn Stahn Penny Ford Suzanne & Steve Mallinson In Honor of Miss Kittie, Jackson, & the four In Honor of Sandy & Kurt Vontagen In Honor of Curtis & Gayle’s pups horses Marshall & Marsha White Amanda Lipsey Virginia Zisch In Honor of W Montana Vet Emergency In Honor of Deke In Honor of Mohrchen, member of the HOV Hospital (PETS) Carol & Mark Elliott feline class of 2002 At Home On The Range Pet Cemetery In Honor of Dexter Rod & Christel Boyer In Honor of Kimberly Walker Mary Hickey In Honor of Molly & Dougan Botterud Jim & Debby Bangs In Honor of Duffy Anne Botterud In Honor of Nettie Warwood Dick & Mary Nittinger In Honor of Morgan Bryan & Sarah Warwood In Honor of Duke Bobby N. Crowe & Marlene T. Moran In Honor of Jan & Ron Waudé Elizabeth Vaughn In Honor of Mr. Wiggles Tom & Kay Bergsland In Honor of Gator Coleen Ross In Honor of Katie & Steve Webster Jess & Cathy Stovall In Honor of Nina Tom & Kay Bergsland In Honor of Ginger Katharine Hastings In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. William Welch & Pat Dunn In Honor of Oliver Buddy In Honor of Ginger Clara Stroh Joanne Pieper Claire Gillam & Josh Minalga In Honor of Paisley In Honor of Kenny & Jo Whitman In Honor of the Goldens we’ve rescued Mike McGowan Nelva Sears who’ve rescued us in return In Honor of Percy & Perkins In Honor of Judy Williams Sue & Brian Kelly Robert Burton Sue & Chris Fellows In Honor of Gus, Max, & Tommy In Honor of Peter In Honor of Diane Wills The Whittens Chris & Terry Syme Dawn Sturman In Honor of Griz, Annie, & Zowie In Honor of Ping Zing In Honor of Jan Woo Elizabeth Young Jim & Lucretia Berardinelli Thomas & Nathalie Woods In Honor of Henry Warwood In Honor of Reagan In Honor of Mary Beth Duffy Woods Scott Warwood Teri Nightingale Thomas & Nathalie Woods In Honor of Humphrey In Honor of Riley In Honor of Diana & Mark Woodward David Eitle Erma Kurk Corinne & George Kerber In Honor of iPod In Honor of Rocky, Gabi, Walter & Olivia In Honor of Nancy Wycoff Margaret Fox Victoria Bonner Karen & Rik James In Honor of Jasmine In Honor of Rudy In Honor of Sharon Zeiters Bob & Linda Shanks Jack & Roxie Davant Linda Neavil In Honor of Jazz In Honor of the “S” kittens I fostered who In Honor of Virginia Zisch Carol & Brian Landsverk brought me such joy Jeannie & Steve Zisch In Honor of Jit Mary Ellerd In Honor of Cathy Zwagerman Chris & Jan Bowers In Honor of Sake Jillian DeFreest In Honor of Jocko & Oliver Cap & Jan Offutt In Honor of Special Pets Jean & Mitch Munch In Honor of Shadow In Honor of Abe Amy Washtak & Brian Reddicks Jeffery & Janice Grayson Darlene Siedschlaw In Honor of Leo In Honor of Sheba & Lola In Honor of Atticus Hilborn Steve & Suzanne Mallinson Kayla Rae Kilbride Adina Smith In Honor of Lily In Honor of Skippy, Sadie, & Sarah In Honor of Bubba Audelle Estes Helori Graff Jim & Mary Ayres In Honor of Ling Ling In Honor of Sonja & Lucy In Honor of Cabo & Ruby’s Birthday John & Jane Hodges Doris Edwards Tiffany & Cole Feisthamel In Honor of Lion In Honor of Spotty Jane & Ron Lerner Beverly Dunn Martie Howell Stephen Hample In Honor of Lizzie, Jack & Stevie
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In Honor of Squirty & Butte Girl In Honor of Taylor Brown In Honor of the victims of puppy mills Lana & Joseph Torrence Suzanne & Steve Mallinson Velma McGlothin In Honor of Sterling & Jordon In Honor of Tinker In Honor of Winston Brad & Kim Tolson Suzanne & Steve Mallinson Melanie & Bill Sullivan In Honor of Sweet Mango In Honor of Trixie In Honor of Zabby Bean Sally Sanchez Katie Oliver Jennifer Lane
Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them, and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. To make a memorial or honor donation to Heart of the Valley, or if an error or omission has occured, please contact us at (406) 388-9399 or via e-mail at [email protected]. This list reflects donations received between July 14, 2013 and January 20, 2014. Fostering: Full of Rewards for Pets and People By Brandon Castner
Fosters are people in the community who volunteer their time and home to a shelter pet in need. The fostering process, while full of commitment, is one that is bursting full of benefits not only for the shelter pet, but also for you! Fostering helps Heart of the Valley because of the consistency that a dedicated caregiver offers in a quiet, low-stress setting. Fostering provides the animal more opportunities for socialization, exploration, and expressing a wide range of normal behaviors that are difficult to achieve when the animal remains in a shelter environment.
Each foster pet brings its challenges, but the benefits to both the shelter animal and the foster family are worth the investment. From personal experience, I know that the process can bring up a lot of concerns. You may find yourself asking, “Is this behavior normal? Are they eating enough? What if I can’t give them the help they need?”
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It’s good to be concerned about the quality of care you’re providing; this means you’re doing it right. The important thing to remember is you are not alone. The shelter representatives are available for help along the way if you decide that fostering a pet is an option for you.
Which types of shelter pets can benefit from a foster home? • Feral or unsocialized kittens • Kittens or puppies under 8 weeks old, possibly with nursing mothers • Long stays, both cat and dog • Unsocialized dogs • Medical recovery
Fostering also comes with the benefits that we give ourselves. By opening our hearts and home to a shelter pet, even for a very short time, we feel a sense of accomplishment. When our duty has ended for each pet, we can be happy knowing how much difference we made. My first foster dog struggled with separation anxiety, an issue that required patience and work on a day-to-day basis. It wasn’t until she found her forever home that I realized that I truly felt an overwhelming sense of pride. My attention to her special needs gave her a better chance to find her forever home.
The commitment to fostering is as important to you as it is to the animal. You have shown compassion in ways most only wish they could. Bringing pets and people together is simple when you give each animal, regardless of special need, a brighter future through fostering.
To learn about Heart of the Valley’s foster program or to fill out a foster application, visit our website at heartofthevalleyshelter.org. Questions? Please contact Beth Harper, Animal Care Manager, at [email protected] or (406) 388-9399 ext. 204.
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Heart of the Valley’s Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)
Heart of the Valley provides numerous programs and services to the community to help with animal-related needs. One of these important programs is the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP), which seeks to help the existing community problem of unaltered “community cats” through sterilization. Many of these “community cats” are unwanted and make their way onto or are left on someone’s property. Many property owners are also animal lovers and will provide food and care for these cats. Eventually more cats move onto the property and the population quickly increases!
In 2013, Heart of the Valley altered 154 cats and at the owner’s request, vaccinated 56% of those cats against Rabies. 10 of these cats were also given a microchip, which can easily be done while the cat is being spayed or neutered.
In 2014, Heart of the Valley hopes to increase the number of “community cats” that are altered through SNAP. We will be offering monthly SNAP clinics during the months of May through October. For more information on SNAP, call Heart of the Valley at 388-9399 ext. 240.
Veterinary Assistant, Kari Chiocchi, HOV volunteers monitor cats and 154 “community cats” were spayed or prepares a cat for surgery kittens in the recovery area neutered at HOV’s 2013 SNAP clinics
Just a few of our happy adoptions in the past few months...
BEULAH BURGER ARCTIC CORNBREAD
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Happy Tails: Othello The Cat Who Rides Horses
“On August 25, 2012 I was on a mission to Heart of the Valley in search of a barn cat for the Flying D Ranch. Mr. C. had just died, leaving Moe alone so a new buddy needed to be found. My instructions were clear – it had to be an older, neutered male. The cat had to be friendly with people, dogs and other cats. I had never adopted an older cat – my relationships had always started with kittens. Was I going to be able to “bond” with an older pet? My fears were unfounded because the minute I saw Othello, I fell in love and had to adopt him. This solid black cat with no tail, age nine, had a winning smile and meow that captured my heart. So, along with Blarney (yes, I was a sucker for a second cat), back to the ranch we went. After the usual transition phase, everyone settled in and Old Moe was happy to have a buddy.
But that is only part of the story. The barn and arena on the Flying D is the center for all the equine programs on the ranch. Othello quickly made friends with the staff, dogs and guests. But little did we know, that he would become the Official Ambassador for the Equine Program because Othello loves the horses. He is happy walking under them, rubbing noses together, and most of all, riding. Yes, riding. He will nap on top of Gizmo, the senior horse at age 30, for an hour or two. Then Gizmo will take Othello for a walk – maybe through the barn or outside to catch a cool breeze. You can almost see the horses saying “Hey – Giz – did you know there is a cat on your back?”
This little fella has completely captured our hearts. Othello has brought joy to all who have met him. So for people who might be hesitant to adopt an older pet – DON’T WAIT! Go out and find that cat or dog who will make you smile every day. Othello does.”
- Erin Pepus, Adopter Happy Tails: Cherokee & Squeak Golden Girls
“I’m happy to report that both Cherokee and Squeak are doing great in their new home. They are completely predictable and easy to care for. They listen well, eat well, crate/pen well, are very respectful of the cats, love their new yard and are superb snugglers.
They only bark when it’s appropriate and are great watch dogs spending most of their time sitting in the window sunbathing and watching cars go by. They love the ample access to outside and are remarkably active and very playful. We’re working on settling into a regular routine that will work for the whole family but quite enjoy doting over them in their transition.
By adopting two elderly dogs, I appreciate that they already know so much and it’s very easy to communicate with and groom them. All in all, they are a welcome and perfect fit with our family and seem to feel right at home. They are such easy pups and we are so glad we are able to give them a good home for the rest of their lives. We are smitten!”
- Cassandra and Jamey Lewis, Adopters
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A WAVE OF THE PAW TO... Charlotte Boscamp and Sandy Feeney for making beautiful fleece beds for shelter pets. Smith Roedel for all he does to care for the shelter, inside and out. Lee Stadtlander for her incredibly diligent and thorough data entry work. Cathy Dicharry and Patty Hunt for their outreach to community seniors through visits with shelter pets. Custom Logo for their excellent customer service and donations to the shelter. The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary of Bozeman for generously donating pet and cleaning supplies over the holidays. Travis Murray for his hard work and construction skills. Roshan Patel for making HOV’s senior adoption video. Gallatin Veterinary Hospital and Hardaway Veterinary Hospital for their donations of orthopedic surgeries. Cheryl Moore-Gough and Mattie Whitehouse for their volunteer help with daily cat care at Petco and Karla Barrell for her volunteer help with daily cat care at PetSmart. John Heilman, Larissa Jackiw, Amanda Flohr, Vicki Juhl, Emma Shafer, and Lindsay Bryson for taking adoptable dogs off-site to Petco and PetSmart for National Adoption Weekends. To all the foster families in 2013 that helped 122 animals in need. Diane Leuschen for her talent and creativity in creating a fabulous design for our Dog Ball 2014 printed materials! Tiffany and Tom O’Malley for the use of their office space. Sophie Zhu, Mariah Young and Melissa Bolinger for their dedication and support as volunteers in the vet clinic. You each are a pleasure to work with and a HUGE help! Heart of the Valley’s animal bank collectors for their time and dedication: Sally Howe, Marlene Moran, Joan Reysa, Sherry Heis, Candace Hamlin, Marion Cherry, Kayla Kilbride, Schatzie Farley, Myrna Ryti, Cindi Cochran, Phyllis Conner, Mary and Cathy Suit, Kathy Moran, Alan Williams, Bernadette Hillier, Sondra Herrly, Kelly Huntsman, and Laura, Aubrey, Breck and Hope Johnson. Margot B. Ogburn for the use of her office conference room. Donation Pick-Up Volunteers for all their help: John and Linda Lindahl, Susan Spanjol, Nick Hether and Jennifer Murray. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Staff’s Pup Pick Wilbur Hi, I’m Wilbur! I am eager to become a part of your home, but I am very nervous when meeting new people. It may take me a long time to warm up, but I can assure you that when I do, I am one cool dog. I am so smart and ready to use my mental capabilities to learn new tricks. I would benefit greatly from the company of a socially confident dog and even like dog-savvy cats. I prefer a very quiet home to live in, so a home absent of children under 14 would be ideal. If you are looking for a special dog, one that really could use your help to break out of his shell, then come meet me today!
Kitty Pick of the Litter Kimmy Hi, I’m Kimmy! I am currently the longest stay resident at Heart of the Valley since I have been with them since June of 2012! I just spent a month in a foster home so I could take a break from the shelter and now I’m settling in at Bozeman Montessori, HOV’s newest off-site adoption center. At 12 years old I am a senior, but I am full of energy and I am super friendly. I like playing with all kinds of cat toys and scratching posts. I also have a lot to say and I’ll let you know what’s on my mind at all times! I chirp and twill when I’m happy and content. I absolutely love people, although I do prefer to be the only animal in the house. If you are looking for a loving feline companion, come meet me today!
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P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org Please report duplicate or inaccurate mailings to (406) 388-9399, ext. 222 COMING SOON! Drop-In Puppy Class Open enrollment puppy class is offered every Thursday night at 6pm.
Parenting Your Dog Training Course This five-week obedience course is taught by HOV’s Canine Evaluator and Trainer, Ben Donoghue. Classes are offered on Thursday nights - March 20th through April 17th at 7:00pm and Tuesday mornings - March 18th through April 15th at 9:00am.
Cost: $35 for HOV alumni, $70 for spayed/ neutered dogs, and $75 for intact dogs For more information, call Ben Donoghue at 388-9399, ext. 207 New Pet Adoption Kiosks! Snowshoe Shuffle March 1st, 2014 Registration at 5:30pm, snowshoeing Thanks to the generosity of two local foundations, the Gardner C. Waite starts at 6:00pm Foundation and the Knight Foundation, Heart of the Valley has added two Join HOV at Big Sky Resort (formerly new pet adoption kiosks to the lobby! Adopters can browse adoptable Moonlight Basin)! Snowshoe a lit two animals, fill out an adoption application and learn more about the shelter. mile course with your dog, and then enjoy We would like to extend a sincere thank you to both foundations for making a chili feed, raffle, and music! this possible! Tickets are $25 per person and kids 10 and under are free!
The Dog Ball: Howlywood Nights May 30th, 2014 The Dog Ball will take place at Riverside Country Club on Friday, May 30th. Tickets are $150 per person. Guests will enjoy a fully hosted cocktail hour and indoor/ outdoor silent auction, a delicious dinner, live auction, and a night of dancing and fun!