“Uniting and People Since 1947” March 2015

New animal shelter will touch the lives of thousands of pets and their people page 3

Inside this issue Bow Wow Boogie 7 Year in Review 8 Memorial Gifts 10 All in a Day’s Work 12 Happy Tails 13 Contact Us THE PAW PRINT POST

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Gessner, Vice President Anna Marie Ohler, Secretary A Home for Marleigh Audra Caplan Pete Hicks Dr. Andrew Holloway arleigh is a 3½-year-old female Hound Claudia Holman M mix who was surrendered to The Hu- Dr. Amy Hubbard mane Society of Harford County on March Elliot Kleinman Lawrence Kreis, Jr. 11, 2014 because of her separation anxiety Mary Leavens issues. Her prior family said that other than Stephen Nolan the separation anxiety, she was the perfect Dr. Robert Silcox Andrew Tress dog, but recently she had destroyed some mer volunteer & outreach coordinator, Nicky Linda Walls furniture and they could no longer keep her. Wetzelberger. Nicky owns a young outgoing Charles R. Wellington When she arrived at our shelter, Marleigh Australian Shepherd named Darra, who EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR was beyond terrified. Our shelter quickly bonded with Marleigh and Mary Leavens technicians were able to examine drew her out of her shell. It was

SHELTER MANAGER her, but for days, she laid in her amazing to watch the transfor- Blaine Lang kennel, barely eating, not making mation! Outside in our play yard,

ADMINISTRATION STAFF eye contact, and not responding to Marleigh and Darra would run, Becky Archer, Volunteer & touch or affection. She was reluc- romp and wrestle with each other. Outreach Coordinator tant to go outside for walks and The terrified Marleigh disappeared, Kim Aumiller, Office Manager Erin Long, Marketing Coordinator would frequently “put on the brakes” replaced with a happy and very Cathy Owensby, Database and refuse to move. Potential confident girl! Manager adopters would come to meet her, In July Marleigh finally found Vicki Rose, Foster & Rescue Coordinator but because they were unable to her special someone. Oh, what a make an emotional connection, they would feeling! We were so overjoyed to know that ADOPTIONS STAFF leave without taking Marleigh home. Ashley Fischbach, Manager Marleigh was with a person who would love Megan Bradley Things started to change for Marleigh her unconditionally and help her overcome Heidi Griswold when she went into foster care with our for- her separation anxiety issues. Kaitlyn McElligott Angela Perrera REUNITED ANIMAL CARE STAFF Animal Visitation and Adoption Hours Ken Conant, Cattery Manager Monday – Friday 11 AM – 6 PM Gotti was reunited Stephanie Kemmerer, Kennel Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM with his person on Manager Sunday 12 PM – 4 PM November 24, 2014 David Juchniewicz after getting lost Gayle Lewis Administrative Office Hours and ending up at Maria Troutman Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM the shelter!

RESCUE ME! STAFF Rescue Me! at Harford Mall Hours David Truitt, Manager Monday – Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM Jacqueline Hammaker Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM

TECH STAFF Telephone Contacts Lauren Hurst, Manager Main number 410-836-1090 Tara Gascon Rescue Me! 410-838-2300 Katelynne Mooney Ext. 102 Foster Care & Rescue Coordinator Jennifer Seidl Ext. 104 Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Ext. 105 Lost and Found Ext. 106 Marketing Coordinator Ext. 109 General Information & Client Services Ext. 111 Office Manager & Human Resources Ext. 113 Shelter Manager

Adoption Fees* Uniting Pets and People Since 1947 Puppies 8 weeks – 11 months $250 Dogs 1 year – 5 years $160 2208 Connolly Road Dogs 6 years – 9 years $ 95 Dogs 10 years and older $ 35 Fallston, MD 21047 410-836-1090 8 weeks – 6 months $125 Fax: 410-877-3788 7 months – 5 years $ 95 www.harfordshelter.org Cats 6 years and older $ 45

Rabbits $ 25

*Please inquire about the adoption fees for all other animals

Page 2 M A R C H 2 0 1 5 GIMME SHELTER RAISING CRUCIAL FUNDING FOR A NEW FACILITY

Faced with a facility that is sagging, cracking, peeling and crumbling from almost 70 years of use, The Humane Society of Harford County is about to enter into a brand new chapter in its history. By the Fall of 2015, with your help, a critically-needed new facility will be complete, ready to comfort and care for thousands of Harford’s homeless animals.

A new shelter is fter years of planning, the new items such as medical equipment and being built—but we A 19,000 square foot home of The supplies used every day, power wash still need YOUR Humane Society of Harford County cleaning systems, security and phone help to get it done!! (HSHC) is under construction, and systems, computers, copiers and print- while this is a momentous occasion, our ers, furniture, and other related expens- Make a lasting contribution! work is not yet complete. The current es.” cost estimate for the project, which in- Working with a local architectural cludes capital costs as well as related firm and with guidance from Shelter Provides food bowls, ancillary costs, is approximately $7.5 Planners of America, the safe and mod- $25 kitty litter, leashes & other daily supplies million. ern new shelter will feature: CARE Since HSHC serves as the official  A large, inviting lobby with an adop- animal shelter for Harford County, the tions & information entrance and an Provides comfortable County has committed to provide $6 animal surrender entrance; $50 new beds for the new dog kennels and million towards the design and capital  26 larger indoor/outdoor dog kennels COMFORT quarters costs of building the new shelter. “The & 18 smaller indoor/outdoor dog ken- rest is up to us,” said Mary Leavens, nels; executive director. Provides stainless steel  2 cat community rooms with outdoor $100 cages, medical supplies “The goal of our GIMME SHELTER access; & other long-lasting capital campaign is $1.5 million,” Leav- PROTECT ens continued. “Funds will be used for professional equip- (continued on page 14) ment for our first-ever procedures room

Use the envelope provided or donate online at www.harfordshelter.org.

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“You and I will meet again, when we're least We called the microchip company, expecting it. One day in some far off place, I will retrieved the owner’s contact infor- recognize your face.” –Tom Petty, singer/ mation, and left a message with Bud- songwriter dy’s mom. ould you recognize your beloved if In the meantime, he was given his W a year and a half had passed since you shots, flea & tick preventative, medi- last saw him? In July, a grey and white male cat cation for his nose, and treatment for a was brought into the shelter by a Good Samari- case of ear mites he had developed tan who found him wandering in while living outside on his her fields in Monkton. Initially, own. Buddy didn’t have long she thought he was a , to wait. His mom was soon but after trapping him, discov- on the phone with us, totally ered that this little guy was much astounded that Buddy had friendlier than she thought. been found – because she hadn’t seen Dr. Whovy This picture of Buddy was Consider making a tax-deductible dona- (Buddy’s real name) around taken as soon as he came in, and tion to the shelter! A donation for the as you can see, he was dirty, had her White Hall home for a animals is a thoughtful gift with special a scratch on his nose, and had year and a half! meaning. An acknowledgement is sent obviously been on his own for a Buddy is back at home to you and one is sent to the person or while, but he was friendly and today because of his micro- pet you’re honoring. Visit harfordshel- allowed our staff to examine chip. If your pet does not ter.org or contact Cathy at 410-836- him. already have a chip, *please* contact 1090, x103 to make your gift today! One of our standard procedures is to scan your veterinarian today to get one stray pets for microchips – and as luck would because neither time nor distance can harfordshelter.org have it, “Buddy” as we named him, had a chip. break the human/animal bond!

Page 5 THE PAW PRINT POST WIN A HANDMADE QUILT his quilt is destined to become a 2015 at our Bow Wow Boogie fundrais- T family heirloom that will be treas- er (see page 7 for details), and the win- ured for years to come, and you could ner does not have to be present to win. win it! Lovingly handmade and donated Purchase tickets online at by Wendy Wehner and Diane Hoover, www.harfordshelter.org or at the follow- this beautiful Queen sized Carpenter ing locations: Star pattern quilt with a dog accented  Humane Society of Harford Coun- motif is being raffled off to benefit the ty, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston Humane Society of Harford County’s  Rescue Me! at Harford Mall, 696 GIMME SHELTER Capital Campaign. Belair Road, Bel Air (next to Vision All funds raised will help build and equip Works) our new animal shelter. You may also call Kim at 410-836- Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. 1090, x111 to pay over the phone. Kim The winner will be drawn on May 1, will mail you your tickets. Good luck!

I AM NOT A CAT PERSON BY MARK MYERS found myself talking to her and petting foster home environment where she her occasionally. My allergy was easily could learn to feel safe and grow accus- am not a cat-person. From the time I managed by regular hand-washing and tomed to being around people. I was two or three to when I moved out an antihistamine now and then. When we When we brought her home, Baka on my own, our family always had dogs. returned Tinks to the shelter, it only took cowered behind the toilet for several We never had a cat and never wanted a few days before she was adopted. It hours. She finally ventured out slowly, but one. I don’t understand cats, and I don’t seemed like a success- stayed in the bathroom. really care for them. They don’t come ful experiment. So even She often hid under her when you call them. They sit there and though I’m not a cat- bed or would dash away stare at you. They’re strange, moody, and person, I agreed with when we approached; inscrutable. And I have a mild allergy to Cathy and the kids to even the slightest house- cat dander on top of all that. So when my foster another cat. hold noise alarmed her. wife, Cathy, wanted to foster cats for the We picked up a year But we were patient and Humane Society of Harford County, I was old tortoiseshell cat gentle with her. We were not exactly thrilled with the idea. But she named Baka from the determined to give her as insisted, and our kids, Keiko and William, shelter in October, much time and space as were definitely on board and excited. I 2013. We were original- she needed to start to feel was—as is usually the case—out-voted. ly going to foster a different cat, but the at home. It was a full two weeks before We fostered a pretty calico named folks at the shelter asked us to take Baka Cathy noticed her purring one evening— Tinks for a couple of months as an exper- because she had been there for several very faint—but definitely there. iment. She and I got on tolerably well. I months and they felt she had some spe- After a couple of months, Baka started cial needs we might be to come out of her shell. She didn’t run able to provide for. away as often when we came around. Baka was the pro- Her appetite improved. She started to verbial “scaredy-cat.” explore the upstairs part of the house a She was very nervous, little. She let us pet her now and then. I on edge, and stressed- discovered that she loved to have the out. She had no desire back of her neck massaged gently. She to explore or socialize. would close her eyes, relax, and . I She just hid. We under- would speak to her gently and tell her stood why we were what a pretty cat she was. asked to foster her. By the time the Christmas season Baka needed a good (continued on page 13) Page 6 M A R C H 2 0 1 5 TICKETS SELL OUT FAST! DON’T WAIT TO GET TICKETS TO THE BEST PARTY OF THE YEAR

Friday, May 1, 2015 7:30-11:30pm ~ Richlin Ballroom 1700 Van Bibber Road Edgewood, MD

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For tickets and sponsorship information: Visit harfordshelter.org CALL Mary Leavens at 410-836-1090, x101 or for tickets EMAIL [email protected] Event Sponsor: TICKETS are $50 per person or $450 for a table of 10 Must be 21 or over to attend www.harfordshelter.org

Proceeds benefit the homeless and neglected animals of Harford County Page 7 THE PAW PRINT POST 2014 Was a Banner Year WE HAD A LOT OF FUN—ALL FOR THE ANIMALS!

Erika Dedrich (left) held a quarter auction on June 14th and donated cash!

Ellen Rosenberg (l.) and Kim Peters (r.) held a DogtoberFest party in their home and pre- sented executive director Mary Leavens with a check for the animals!

We held several huge adoption events at Hickory Veterinary Complex in 2014 and adopted out dozens of dogs and puppies!

The SC&H Group, LLC volun- teered in June to do yard work A great time was had by all at and make our property pristine. our Bow Wow Boogie party. We auctioned off a motorcycle; sports memorabilia; a beach- front vacation to Emerald Isle, NC; a week’s vacation at Deep Creek Lake; a deep sea fishing tour; and lots more. Don’t miss this year’s Boogie on May 1st! Photos courtesy of Linda Napfel & Dr. Amy Hubbard.

The Aberdeen Lions Club held a Pancake Supper and brought all kinds of donations to help us care for the animals.

Homeschoolers Making a Difference made cage pads for the cats at The Art Rooms Professional Art Rescue Supplies in Havre de Grace hosted Me! at The Town Goes to the Dogs & Harford Cats art competition early in Mall! 2014. Purchase your figurine or canvas now! Details at www.harfordshelter.org. Page 8 M A R C H 2 0 1 5

In 2014 we learned that the readers of Harford Magazine voted us as Best Charity/ Nonprofit!!

Rising country music starlet, Jessica Our 2nd annual Basket Bingo on Lynn, played a benefit show at The Aug. 15th was jam packed with Bel Air Armory on Sept. 20th. players, fabulous prizes and Photo courtesy of Gary Patek raffles, food and fun! Photo courtesy of Linda Napfel Forest Hill Lanes was packed for last year’s Bowl-a-Rama. Teams of bowlers collected pledges to support the animals in our care. Photo courtesy of Linda Napfel

The Lynx Motorcycle Club held a Poker Run on May 18th that kicked off from The Humane Society of Har- ford County. The run raised lots of dollars to benefit the animals.

Our annual calendar con- test was back this fall, with Jasper Jinx voted as the cover winner. Every pet that entered was a winner because all pro- Volunteers walking shelter dogs and proud pets that ceeds from the contest were adopted from HSHC and their parents all provide for the care and marched in the Bel Air Christmas Parade on Dec. 5th. comfort of the animals.

Friends and family of Tyler Anderson held their 2nd annual memorial disc golf tournament and donated proceeds to be put toward our new building fund.

Page 9 THE PAW PRINT POST Memorial Gifts

Donations thoughtfully made Laura Anderson Ray Harting Charles Jagdman for the animals in 2014 in Thomas & Denise Andreone Maria Babich Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pilliteri memory of a loved one. M. Gayle Hendrix Nancy Bainbridge Doris, Michael, Tracy, Jeffrey & Claire Patricia A. Kerr Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Davies All other donations are listed Cecilia Pindell Charlie Ewers Patrick Joseph Kelly on our website at Teresa M. Reider Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Frizzell Emjay Engineering & www.harfordshelter.org.   Jim Smith Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gobbel Construction Company, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Pierce Mr. & Mrs. Peter Steinmetz James Kendzejeski Linda & Ross Smith Lois Winkler Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Zilio IN MEMORY OF John Heaton LOVED ONES David Dill Viola Knopp Tiffany B. Burket Melissa, Scott & Noah Messina Charles J. Fiala Buddy Alexander Steve Chappin & Connie Puleio The Grue Family Kara Banks Doris Mary Doran Gerald H. Daniel, Jr. Patricia L. Hughes Harford Financial Group Margaret L. Foutz Era Tyler Anderson Lana Wahl Susan Schulz Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gessinger Churchville Rec Council, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Everett C. Warble, Jr. Lewis L. Glassmire, Jr. The Cooptown Car & Truck Dr. Claire Eckels Jane Wilkins & June Lazoff Show Committee Sharon Deaver Mr. & Mrs. John Greenwald James P. Gunther Jean Charlene Kreiss Betty Bageant Arthur B. "Whitey" Elliott Ann Lesini Bel Air Elementary School Ray Hiersetter JoAnne L. Sissum Debbie Ohl Sally Boggs Velva Blevins Leo Fang Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holste Dolores H. Lazarich Marilyn Grebe A. Bright Idea Team Jeannette Castronova Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Knight Judy Himpler Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beard Les Paul Deezar Mr. & Mrs. Harold Woodruff Dr. & Mrs. Brad Cogan Deb Whitaker Mylia Dixon Richard Borig Mr. & Mrs. Phillip F. Cramer JP Hirsch Alene Friant Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Herrick Mr. & Mrs. Richard Foard Sports & Spine Pain Ruth & Larry Friant Dr. David Fractor Management Nancy Giorno Lloyd Brumbaugh Marsha Fractor Dereck Hobbs Michael Lambert Angela L. Amadeo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gluckstern Citrus & Allied Essences, LTD Don & Jeff Maser Janet A. Blair Christine Louise Hatem Lisa Jean Crispino Pam Meister Shirley L. Reichenbach Mr. & Mrs. Steve Houston Ann Heller Stephanie O'Reilly Jayne Klein Betty Lee Burgan Charles & Betty Helman Dottie Smith Mary Leavens Kathryn A. Adams Thomas Leutritz Greg Sweeney Sandra Liotta Jane Gonter Theresa Mooney Jim Sweeney Pat E. Pahl Anne R. Mayne Kevin Sweeney Regina Ponton Ellen & Paul McIntosh Waldron “Wally” Hodsdon Marie Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ross Anna Marie Ohler Gretchen Bandy Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sweeney and Diane Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Repas William Beauchemin Family Alfonzo P. Zalduondo Mr. & Mrs. David Richardson Nancy Brown Andrew Tress Mr. & Mrs. Mark Sapperstein Andrea Brutzman Andrea Markiewicz Frank J. Casper Dr. Howard & Sandra Schapiro Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas David & Cheryl Pace Congersky Mr. & Mrs. William Hamel Amy Schoenberger Kathleen J. D'Amario Laurie K. Christoforo Ellen Segal Hannah McLaughlin Mary Fletcher William G. Christoforo Suzanne Stylc Deborah McGinley Renee, Steve, Matthew and Neighbors from Greenridge Clara Batlas Cox Jennie Gallagher David Juro Development Laurie Jones Mr. & Mrs. John Herbert Jerry & Lucille Kort Patricia Slezak Joann Wright Dr. Stephanie Linder Bernard Cross Medecision Leadership Team Lyn Merryman Bill Gemmill & John Henton Dr. Arnold L. Torres Mary R. Mitchell Sharon K. Meissner James Ward Ronald DeVivo Mr. & Mrs. Scott Mitchell Joe Meyers Conway Management William "Bill" Gemmill Robin Phelan Patty Nyitrai Arlene DeVivo Pauline Brannon Lauren Price Verna Minardo Mr. & Mrs. LTC Ronald G. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Kilburn Annette & Stephanie Howard Pat & Wes Troyer Schottenfeld Al & Dee Bauernschmidt Mr. & Mrs. Paul Moats Upper Chesapeake Medical Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Serio Jacqueline Brown Teresa M. Somers Center VSA Memorial Fund Raeann D. Sogge Nicholas Georges William Walther Carlton Nelson & Patricia William M. Gust Catherine DiDio Beth Wortman Harcarik Edith T. Ferrante Sue P. Kogut Barbara Rees Denise, Starr, Andy, Rene, Patricia Hammond Gerald Breece Hall Greg, Christina, Dave, Sandy, Mr. & Mrs. George Westerman MB & Ryan Harford County Office of Drug Reva H. Reedy Control Policy Pauline H. Nolan George Sidney Hopkins Robin Lynn Keith Linda Harris Anna Marie Ohler Mr. & Mrs. William Davidson, Jr. Rockets Band, Inc. Brandon Schmoll & Family Marion Noble Helene Novotny Darla Jean Rooks Judith E. Schmoll Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Zilio Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schantz Joan Houser Gary Harroll Anonymous Jack Patterson Margaret Dietz Jane Harroll Collen & Gary Ireland Jackie Anderson

Page 10 M A R C H 2 0 1 5 Memorial Gifts Daniel E. Pferdeort Jackie Stewart Abner, a beloved dog The Canton Club Family The Senior Lunch Group of Curt, Anna Marie & Matthew Gail Case Fallston Presbyterian Church Ohler Gabriel and Schatz, two special Phyllis J. Cooper Mary Ruth Thompson Angel, a faithful friend pets Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sherman Judy Yocum Donna O’Leary Suzan Highland

Dr. Stanley Phillips Dr. Angelo Tirri Annie, a cherished pet Galaxy, a precious horse Robert Garonzik Mary Heubeck Walter & Barbara Schneider The Leavens Family Scrips Clinic Audiology Department Jeneward Voss Awesome Reed/Strassner, a Ginger, a special dog Harriet S. Ingehart beloved cat Harvey & Maureen Cohen Jeanne L. Pyle Carol Kees Deborah Lee Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Dave Francis Ginger, a cherished cat Linda Adel McDonnell Tish Hilker Bear, a treasured pet John Kennedy

Geraldine M. Martin Lynn Watkins The Hall/Pancio Family Gunther, a very special dog Helen McCann Mr. & Mrs. Paul Littmann Boh Boh, a special pet Lois Brooks The McIntyre Family Stan West Mr. & Mrs. George Stiles Mary Leavens Patty, Rick & Chris Rogers with John & Erin Long William Glenn R. Jane Ireland Brodie, a beloved dog Curt, Anna Marie & Matthew Ida Wheeler Melissa Harrah Ohler Frank Rakowski & Camelia Larrimore Jodie Marie Seling Brutus, a cherished pet Gus, a special pet Daniele Bananto Max “Chip” A. White, III Kathleen Costa Katherine Danish

Anna Rawlings Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Blackburn Buddy, a beloved dog Harlee, a beloved pet Dr. Amy Hubbard Regina Bolduc Barbara Beitscher Lisa Darcey Roger & Paula Drake Milford "Bill" Redel JoAnne Fleming Buddy Hyde, a dear cat Harley Turansky, a faithful pet Dorothy Ann Abel May E. Fotia Mr. & Mrs. Walter Pratt Barbara Ann Wheeler Baltimore County Fraternal Carol Gover Order of Police Lodge #4 Buster, a faithful friend Holly, a cherished pet William Gover Cecelia C. DeGraves Mary Laukaitis Michael Mayer Jan & Ray Klimovitz L. G. Hoffer Buster Testerman, a dear pet Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rongione, Jr. Peggy Lawrence Holly Caylor, a beloved pet Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pollard, III Beth Freeman & Bill Harlan Bill Harlan & Beth Freeman Carol A. St. John Virginia Slyker Mr. & Mrs. Brian Vecchio Buster Weyant, a special pet Holster, a special pet Warren White Kristen Rellihan Mark D. Rostine Karen Meredith Barbara Wooddell Roger Leonard Carly, a special pet In Honor of All Our 4-Legged Mr. & Mrs. Chad Looney Marion Davis-Wieboldt Kelly Bock Children, Living & Deceased Patricia Moxhan Nancy Donovan Reed Paula Mitzel Casey Butler, Nikki Sanford, Sharon Patro Helen Gill Williams Smokey, Ziggy & Mittens, In Memory of Precious Pets Leslie Pease special pets Mary Ellen Adams Angela Davis LTC (RET) Mr. & Mrs. Traino, III Susan Cooper Brundick Deborah Butler-Sanford In Memory of three special cats Trudy Ryan Patricia M. Bullis Champ, a cherished dog Patricia Cataldi Cecala Barbara Sewell Dana Biggers Mr. & Mrs. Harmon Sandy & Tim Connelly Gary & Mary Leavens & Family Isabel Crist, a beloved pet Chester, a Cocker Spaniel Eileen Fisher Anna Marie Ohler Alice Yvonne Crist Henry Bradley Shelly Hayes Jessica Sweigart Isabella, a special friend Deborah Jordan Chester, a special dog Michael Williams Georgia Brandstadter-Palmer KinderCare Family Friends at the Attorney Curt, Anna Marie & Matthew James & Sheryl Kohl General’s Office Ohler Jake Casey, a dear cat

Donald H. McKinstry, Sr. Frances Snyder Chubby, a precious pet Rudy & Merideth Fischer Michael McMillion Gray Kirk Vansant Advertising, Mr. & Mrs. R. Donald Awalt The Jehnert Family pets Betsy & Kathy Ross Inc. Bernadette Jehnert Michael Schruefer Carole, Shirley, Roz, Gail, Clyde, a faithful friend  Patrick & Doug Michael Thomas Riley Cooper & Karen Johnson Lady Tobash, a special pet

Dorothy Wright Joshua Tobash Jan Scheibler Coby Tegges, a cherished pet  Mr. & Mrs. Dale Clements The Book Club Jane Shapiro Lincoln, a treasured dog Robert Krasniewski Dakota Bayne, a special pet Lois W. Phipps Gloria Sedney Sharon K. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Brandow Rosaria Buonaugurio Lucy Marie Rogers, a dear dog Frank Yaeger Richard Broomfield Rosemary Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Gary Leadore Dakota, a treasured dog  Judy Levenson Coven Craig & Danica Campbell JoAnn & Pete Spencer Joyce Doherty Marie Zientak Marmalade, a special dog Michael & Carole Drabo Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Daniel Dip Stick/Dipper, a special dog Lawrence Aiello Linda Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. James Drabo Judith K. Schmoll 

The John Carroll School Class Terry Romine Duke, a special friend Matilda, a beloved pet of 2015 Joshua Dresher Ellen Byington Carolyn Krebs IN MEMORY OF Joycelyn Sedney SPECIAL PETS Fire, a precious pup Mickey Flanigan, a dear friend Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Sturtevant Nicole Policare & Room 1 Timothy & Mary Jane Flanigan April White A Special Pet Program Aides Jennifer Bates (continued on page 12) Page 11 THE PAW PRINT POST Adoption Day Photos! All in a Day’s Work MAN WITH DEMENTIA REUNITED WITH HIS DOG hen a Rottweiler was brought into The tion – a tag – and located a veterinari- W Humane Society of Harford County in an in Virginia who fit the missing pieces of August 2014 by Harford County Animal Con- this puzzle together. The Rottweiler is trol with no information other than a note named Molly and her owner is Robert A. (last saying “owner at Harford Memorial Hospital; name withheld for privacy). The veterinarian dog seized by MD State told Lang that Robert is an excel- Police”, shelter manager lent pet owner and also gave Blaine Lang knew he Lang an address and an emer- needed to intervene. gency contact number. When With no other information Lang dialed the emergency num- to go on, Lang contacted ber, he was connected with Rob- the police. Apparently, a ert’s neighbor who confirmed that man in the early stages of Robert was missing and that he dementia and travelling has no other family. from Richmond, VA on Knowing what he had to do, Interstate 95 had sudden- Blaine was soon on ly gotten confused and his way to the hospi- stopped his vehicle beside the road. tal with Molly to reu- The officers who responded could nite with Robert. not find any identification on the Both dog and man man, and they discovered he was were overjoyed to see travelling with a dog, so they con- each other! With Mol- tacted animal control and took the ly by his side (and a man to the nearest hospital. neighbor who’s now Next, Lang contacted Harford Robert’s guardian Memorial Hospital and learned that and caretaker), both staff had no idea who the man was are back at home or where he was from. So Lang together in Richmond, retrieved the dog’s only identifica- safe and sound.

MEMORIAL GIFTS, Ruble, a special rescue dog Tecon, a dear horse continued from page 11 Rachel Watts Judith K. Schmoll

Sabrina (Teresa Bagley’s dear Teddy, a beloved dog Molly, a dear pet cat) Curt, Anna Marie & Matthew Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Harmon Judi Miller Ohler

Morla Cristofori, a dear pet Sean, a beloved dog Toby, a special dog Alice Yvonne Crist Curt, Anna Marie & Matthew Lois Phipps Ohler Murphy, a special pet Truman DiRocco, a special Michelle Horner Shilo, a dear pet dog Audrey & Rachel Buchanan Lisa Marie Darcey Nicholas, a special cat David Truitt Sissy, a special pet Valore, a special pet Richard Brinegar Lisa Rogers Peanut, a cherished cat Matthew Rosser Snookie, a faithful friend Wayward Sassy Lady, a Rudy & Merideth Fischer beloved pet Prancer, the Muzii Family dog Mr. & Mrs. George Stiles Lois Phipps Special Pets Anonymous Wendy, a dear dog Rae Ann, a special pet Laura M. Zuiderveen John A. Antal, Jr. Sunny Luber, a special pet Theresia Logan Michelle McCormick Willow, a faithful friend Rudy & Merideth Fischer Raven, Taz & Demon, Taz & Raven, dear pets cherished pets Daniel Crawford Zeus, a special pit bull Michelle Crawford Steve & Christina Harris

Page 12 M A R C H 2 0 1 5 Adoption Day Photos! Happy Tails So many heart-warming adoption stories happen every day at the shelter. If you’ve adopted your best pal from the Humane Society of Harford County, we’d LOVE to share your story on our Facebook page! Email [email protected] and remember to include a recent photo. Visit harfordshelter.org to read many more happy tails!

It was such a pleasure adopting “Patriot” who we re-named Rusty. He is the most amazing and sweetest dog. He is now 3 years old and has ad- Rusty justed wonderfully with our 10-year-old beagle. He is our 3-year-old daughter’s best friend and fol- lows her everywhere. We are so thankful he picked us to love him and give him a furever home! -Love, The Opert Family

I adopted Dolly in De- cember of 2011 and she Buzzy & completes my life. I can’t Benny imagine a day where she is not home to greet me. I am so thankful for the Humane Society of Har- Our names are Buzzy and Benny and ford County for letting we love our new home with our mom me adopt the cutest 8 Claire. We were adopted on August 2, week old who has Dolly 2014. Thank you for taking care of us grown into a 13 lb big girl! before we got adopted. -Brittany

Cathy, Keiko, and William did not object at I AM NOT A CAT PERSON, all, but it was my idea and I’m sticking with continued from page 6 that story. So that’s what we did. On January 26, 2014, Baka joined our family. came around, Baka seemed quite at home. It How has it worked out? Well, Baka is ex- felt like Baka was member of our family. Ex- tremely happy and content. She gets along cept she wasn’t. We were her foster family. very well with each one of us. Of course, like Our job was to help get her ready for her all family members, Baka and I have had a future family. And anyway, I’m not a cat- few disagreements. For example, she’s un- person. So we brought Baka back to the Hu- der the impression that the chair in the mas- mane Society. We hoped that Baka’s time ter bedroom where I like to sit and read be- with us was well spent and that it wouldn’t be longs to her. And she sometimes walks long before the right family would be willing across my stomach at 2 a.m. when I’m in bed to adopt her. But it didn’t feel right. and in a hard sleep. But every morning when Not long after the new year, we went back I get out of bed, Baka greets me with a me- to the shelter to see how Baka was doing. ow, rubs against my legs, and gives me a Baka had reverted to her “scaredy-cat” ways. kiss on my nose—much to my wife’s dismay The staff told us she always hid out of sight, who’s her primary caregiver. Baka sleeps in and people who came in could never get her bed every night, but once we’re up, she even the slightest glimpse of her. How was likes to sleep the day away in our bed. She she ever going to get adopted? always waits until after the bed is made and It was at that moment that I made the slips under the covers to lay on the pillows. decision. Not my wife, not my kids. I decided. I’m still not a cat-person. But I love Baka. We were going to adopt Baka. To be fair, And Baka loves me. Page 13 THE PAW PRINT POST

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 A kitten room & a nursery;  Private, individual cat and dog “get-acquainted rooms” to pro- mote bonding and adoptions;  Modern medical treatment facili- ties and separate isolation/ quarantine for sick animals;  A procedures room for exams and spay/neuter, to ensure that procedures are performed prior to animals being adopted;  An expanded Small Critter room;  Dog bath area;  Separate stray cat holding area;  Separate dog & cat intake are- as;  Expanded outdoor recreation space for dogs and cats to exer- cise;  Epoxy flooring and partially heated flooring;  Multiple air handling systems with 100% fresh air exchange with 8 changes per hour;  A retail shop;  Lighted parking lot with 70 (continued on page 15) Honoring your support on the donor tree ecome part of this attractive, hand-carved wooden interior treeB that will be displayed prominent- ly in the new Adoption Center Lobby with stones, acorns, and brass and copper leaves bearing the names of special animals or people. Donors can honor a pet, person or family, either living or deceased, or a busi- ness on this beautiful tree to be seen by thousands of visitors for years to Copper Leaf $1,000 Crown Acorn $5,000 come. For more information, contact Brass Leaf $2,000 Contributor Stone $10,000 Mary Leavens at 410-836-1090 or [email protected].

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Leave your mark To our donors, volunteers, foster parents, adopters, he GIMME SHELTER campaign needs and welcomes gifts at all levels. the Harford County veteri- With a variety of giving levels, the campaign provides numerous opportuni- T nary community, our res- ties for donor recognition, including naming rights for individual areas within the cue partners, our staff, the new facility, as well as for dog and cat kennels, benches and landscaping. A business community, all of plaque recognizing your name or company name will be placed in/on the area for our friends near and far… the following naming opportunities: THANK YOU for all that you do for the homeless Shelter Building $1,000,000 Small Animal Suite $25,000 animals of Harford County! Two-Story Pole Barn $500,000 Cat Nursery $25,000 Adoption Center Lobby $250,000 Kitten Room $25,000 Education/Training Room $100,000 Counseling Area (4) $10,000 Dog Kennel Wings (2) $50,000 Puff & Fluff Grooming Area $10,000 BUY A BRICK Leaves of Love Donor Tree $50,000 Get Acquainted Rooms (6) $10,000 and help pave the way Medical Treatment Suite $25,000 Dog Kennel (44) $5,000 to a new park for our Cat Community Room $25,000 Cat Condo (32) $2,500 canine friends! Outdoor Play Yard $25,000 Outdoor Bench (10) $1,000 Courtyard $25,000 Outdoor Trees (unlimited) $500

For more information, contact Mary Leavens at 410-836-1090, x101 or mleavens @harfordshelter.org.

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parking spaces; and memory of a person or pet. Simply use the  So much more! enclosed envelope or visit Everyone has the opportunity to contrib- www.harfordshelter.org to make a gift. Gifts ute to the new facility. Whether making a by check should be made payable to The general donation toward the care and com- Humane Society of Harford County. fort of the animals, naming an area in or To learn more, please contact Mary Leav- around the building, or purchasing a com- ens at 410-836-1090 ext. 101. Mary would he Friends of Rebel’s Dog memorative “Leaf of Love” on the Donor be delighted to show you the designs of the T Park invite all to help fund Tree, help make the new shelter a reality. new building, give you a tour, and just have a the building of our new dog Gifts can also be made in honor of or in friendly informative conversation. park in 2015. Honor your pet, business, family or a friend by ordering an engraved brick with your personal message. These bricks will then be per- manently integrated into the landscape of our new dog park on the grounds of the Humane Society of Harford County in Fallston.

For more information or to order a brick, visit Over 100 dignitaries, major donors, volunteers & staff gathered on September 4th for the official ground- breaking of the new home for the Humane Society of Harford County. www.rebelsdogpark.com Page 15 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Baltimore, MD Permit No. 3361

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