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A Day in the Life of a TALGV Dog by Rusty - As Told to Jennifer Symons Vol. XXVII, Issue 1 A Newsletter for the Friends and Supporters of The Animal League of Green Valley Spring 2013 A Day in the Life of a TALGV Dog by Rusty - as told to Jennifer Symons Welcome to the dog side of TALGV! A man and a woman, and they both I’ve been asked to lead you through a want to walk with me. As they put on day in the life of a TALGV dog and I’m the leash, the woman pets my nose and happy to obey. I’m a dog; I like says its beautiful. How nice of her to having a job. notice. A TALGV morning starts with lights on, On the walk, the TALGV person asks doors opening, and the arrival of them to bring their dog in to meet me, today’s pack of humans. One of them too. The man whispers that they’ll see comes into my run with a leash. “Sit,” me tomorrow. Are these my new she says. It’s the training game. We people? play it every day at TALGV, and with all Back inside, the day changes again. that practice, I know “sit,” “stay,” Visitors are gone and TALGV people are “come,” and usually “leave it.” Right doing paperwork and more cleanup. now, I just want to go on my morning (They’re very fond of cleaning here.) walk, and I do mean right now! Time for peace and quiet, and supper My run has an outside room—I sit in will come soon. I can almost smell it the sun a lot—but these walks are now. great. I like the open space, sniffing You’ve probably heard that dogs detect stuff on the ground and in the air, and all kinds of things just by smell. I can confirm that. For sharing this exercise with a person. Oh good, she’s instance, yesterday I smelled fear next door. My new sitting down. This is my favorite part: She’s giving me neighbor had been lost, hurt and hungry. TALGV people a massage. Sure, she’s looking in my ears and checked him nose to tail to see what he needed, gave him checking my paws, but she’s rubbing my belly and medicine and even a b-a-t-h! Today, he smells safe. shoulders, too. In dog tones, I’m singing, “Heaven….I’m in heaven…” My neighbor to the west doesn’t talk much. She’s here because her owner died, and still has the scent of sad. I TALGV has great room service. When we get back understand. I came here for the same reason, so I know from our walk, my run is clean, the water is fresh and sad. The TALGV people and I will help her feel less lonely. today there’s a new toy! In just a short time, yes, here it is: Brunch. Meals here are served two times a day A little further down, the smell is of new—downy fur, soft like clockwork. (Humans love their routines.) food and lots of poop. Puppies! When mid morning arrives, so do the visitors. This day is almost done. I’m resting on my soft bed inside Sometimes people stop at my window to talk to me. for now. Later, I’ll go to my outside room and sleep under There are two now. What? They want to meet me? the stars. Maybe I’ll dream about those people who visited Really? I’m not the cutest or the youngest….but here me today. Do you know the scent of hope? they come. Hey, they smell friendly. Groundbreaking 2013 The Animal League of Green Valley celebrated the New Year by breaking ground for its expansion project. The much needed space will provide a new cat wing, an adoption counseling room, a multipurpose room for volunteer training and Outreach education, and computer work stations. Construction is scheduled for completion near the end of July. The present cat rooms will be converted to dog kennels and a new outdoor dog area is also planned. TALGV continues to grow and improve with the support of our community and our many donors. TALGV Board Members L to R: Joan Matti, Rose Welliver, Georgia Puttock, Linda Moser, Jean Davis, Kim Eisele, Kareen Kell, Nancy Arnold THANK YOU! with Page Repp, General Contractor Foster Program Enriches Lives by Jan Noll Gigi, Magic, Daisy 4, Guy, Tyson, Buddha, Curly....this list of names of some of man’s best friends goes on and on. They are just a few of TALGV’s dogs that have benefited from the current foster care program. In November 2012, Jean Davis recruited Ed Zimmermann to reenergize TALGV’s foster program. The need was immediate as the shelter had to find homes for dogs that were to be displaced due to the upcoming construction. Ed asked Jan Noll to be his co-coordinator and together they took on the job. In a short time the plan was perfected, and with an enthusiastic team of volunteer foster parents the program was in full swing at the start of construction; placing 19 dogs in foster homes. This would not have been possible without the generosity of the families that offered their hearts, their time and their homes to these dogs. Congratulations and thank you to each family that volunteered. When a dog is placed in a foster home, change happens. Not only is the dog out of a kennel and in a home where his needs are met, but he Christopher with his foster mom blossoms with the love and attention he receives in the home. The foster parents are asked to enforce the dog’s positive behaviors, help with socialization, work on some basic training, and help reduce any anxiety the dog may have developed during his time at the shelter. Many of the dogs actually become more adoptable with the diligent concern received. To date, more than ten of the foster dogs have been adopted. Foster families also find their lives enriched by caring for and meeting the needs of the dog. Many have commented on how they enjoy walking, playing and spending time with a dog who offers unconditional love and only asks for affection, time and, of course, two meals a day! The foster program continues to need foster homes, especially for the larger dogs. The need will still be there even after construction is finished. Please contact TALGV if you have room in your home and heart to join this worthwhile program. Nova loves his foster home! Thank You! The Benefits of Adopting an Adult Cat Kittens will always be popular, up and watch your favorite shows on TV. They've already and most have no trouble learned about the unconditional love thing. attracting admirers. But for the Adult cats are usually a better choice for families with abandoned, forgotten, and small children. Kittens often play rough and are constantly heartbroken adult cats, you just underfoot. They're sharp--they can't help it, but kittens are might be their last chance to all teeth and claws. Generally speaking, adult cats are have the love and warmth of a more mellow, and often more patient with young children. home where they can live out their years in comfort. When Adult cats require less attention and supervision. They're properly cared for, cats often quiet companions. They have well-developed manners, live well into their late teens, use the litter box and the scratching post without constant and sometimes into their early reminders. Veda is 15 years young. twenties. Typically, they will Many adult cats end up in shelters due to no fault of their remain active and even playful own. Separated from their loved ones, surrounded by throughout most of their lives. Some may need a little other cats, confined, extra patience while adjusting to a new home, but once confused, and sometimes Mama Cat is 12. they feel safe and secure again, they'll offer years of frightened, many are faithful companionship and unconditional love. emotionally devastated by If you have an older cat in your home and are looking for their misfortune. Regretfully, a friend for him or her, another adult cat may be the best most people gravitate toward choice. Kittens can be too playful and may upset your cat the cute, bouncy, big-eyed instead of providing companionship. A kitten may cause kittens. Older cats sit by and your resident cat to be more annoyed than amused. watch, as one loving family after another passes them After a long day at the office, you may just want to come over for a cute kitten. home and curl up with your furry friend--but most kittens Adopting an adult cat is a prefer an action packed evening--lots of tousling, way to say to a deserving frolicking, and plenty of running and jumping. An adult cat animal "I believe in you." will greet you at the door and be more than happy to curl Check with TALGV about special adoption fees for mature cats. TALGV 2nd Annual GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, April 12th at the Country Club of Green Valley Scramble Format Shotgun Start at 7:30 am $65 per person Includes golf, cart, lunch & prizes $30 goes directly to the animals Team Prizes for Men, Ladies & Mixed Registration Forms Available at TALGV and the Country Club of Green Valley Showing their love for the animals Nearly 200 TALGV supporters enjoyed good food, live music, and wonderful silent auction prizes at our ‘Give Your Heart to the Animals’ event on February 17, 2013.
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