SoHumane Southern Oregon Humane Society SoHumane Spring 2020 1 pring is in the air at SoHumane, and although we Sare facing uncertain times, our staff and volunteers SoHumane continue to care for the dogs and cats at the Adoption Center. We have begun remodeling Catville to make the BOARD OF DIRECTORS room feel more inviting and Steve Sobhi, President to provide the cats with Erik Larsen, Secretary much needed enrichment Carrie Zippi, Treasurer opportunities. The remodel will Tamara Abbett Sallie Johnson also include a private meet and Jane Bowse Jeremy Leever greet area for adopters to visit Mike Crennen Greg Lemhouse with adoptable cats in a calm Jennifer Davis Jim Maddux environment. Diane Dombras Lynn McBee “Real life” rooms are in the STAFF works for our dogs where staff Karen Evans, Executive Director and volunteers can take dogs Barb Dellinger, Development Director to relax and de-stress while Jennifer Wicklund,DVM, Veterinary Services waiting to find their forever Judi Hanstein, Volunteer & Support Manager homes. The rooms will be Ryan Johnson, Operations Manager Estrella Cervantes, Intake Supervisor designed to look like a living room in a home – including Anasazi Underwood, Adoption Supervisor comfortable furniture, beds, and toys! Stephanie Roberts, Kennel Supervisor Our Development team is hard at work applying for Maya Ryall, Animal Behavior grants and planning fundraising events including our Jaden Speedling, Adoptions & Kennels biggest – A Toast for Tails – which this year will take Ashley Chytka, Adoptions & Kennels place in August. You don’t want to miss this special night Caressa Zeller, Adoptions & Kennels Miranda Rueda, Adoptions & Kennels for the dogs and cats! We chose the theme “Dare to Kitty Brueckheimer, Cattery Dream” and that is what we are doing every day as we Rhonda Polk, Veterinary Care provide healthy food, shelter and veterinary care for the Jaime-Lyn Mendelson, Veterinary Care animals. Marinel Baker, Veterinary Care Those of us who are privileged to work or volunteer at Maggie Robinson, Veterinary Care the Southern Oregon Humane Society are lucky to be Ted Brown, Maintenance where saving lives is “what we do.” We are so fortunate Marcia Sims, Development Assistant Leanne Zinkand, Graphics & Web that we do not have to make life decisions for pets due Christy Sandoval, Epic Bookkeeping to time and space constraints. All of the dogs and cats at SoHumane are given time to find their new families. This gift of life is only possible because of you, our amazing SoHumane is published semi-annually by: supporters. Thank you for joining with us during this Southern Oregon Humane Society unimaginable time. Your donations are more important 2910 Table Rock Rd., Medford, OR 97501 now than ever! 541-779-3215 • Fax: 541-779-7532 www.sohumane.org We are always happy to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] me if you would like more information about any of our www.facebook.com/sohumane projects or if you would like to help make our dreams for EIN# 93-0391640 the animals come true. Printed by Valley Web Printing Volume 8, Issue 1 Karen Evans Executive Director 2 SoHumane Spring 2020 Life Saving Journeys ince 2005, the Saving Train has traveled Sthroughout the Pacific Northwest on a mission to rescue pets. Last year more than 800 dogs and cats were transferred from overcrowded shelters to SoHumane. Your gifts provide nutritious food, clean shelter and exceptional veterinary care for these pets who are homeless. People trust SoHumane and visit the Adoption Center to adopt a pet and offer a second chance for the dogs and cats in our care. Today the Saving Train represents a promise and a testament to SoHumane’s dedication to saving lives. It takes a lot of time and money to supprt these animals, but SoHuhumane believes that saving a life is priceless. Thank you for joining us in our mission to fill our kennels with dogs and cats, young and old, so that they will have the opportunity to find new families and homes. Share the Love SoHumane Adoption Event December 2020 3101 Biddle Road, Medford SoHumane Spring 2020 3 Hello Friends! I just wanted to say THANKS for rescuing me and helping me find a furever family to adopt. We immediately settled in with each other, and I’m loving the new life. My big sister Daisy is a blast! It’s like we were made for each other. We both love to romp and roughhouse, and she knows how to gently set me straight when I get a little too rambunctious. Mom and Dad say they don’t understand why I was at the shelter so We adopted one of the black lab puppies, long, but they are soooo happy I waited patiently BlackBerry back in August. Renamed her Raven to find them. Oh and by the way, Dad said the and here she is, this giant 5-month-old puppy. name Elvis fits me much better. I agreed and – Carrie S. started answering to it immediately. Thanks again for everything. You guys are pawsome!!! – Love, Elvis (Ozzy) Grizzly’s Ruff life - Sharreen R We adopted this sweet guy a couple of weeks ago. His name was Ranger, but we changed it to Adika. We love him so much and can’t imagine SoHumane life without him. He has come a long way from receives no money or support from when we first got him. He’s not as skittish and government taxes. afraid. He loves getting and giving hugs and www.sohumane.org kisses. – Germana B. 4 SoHumane Spring 2020 You are invited to attend A Toast for Tails Dare to Dream August 29, 2020 Presenting Sponsor Little Caesars Pizza Diamond Sponsor Platinum Sponsor Celia & Jed Meese Jeannie & Gerald Taylor Gold Sponsors Southern Oregon Subaru • Tamara K. Abbett DDS, PC • Laurie Hymas • Eleanor & Georges St. Laurent, Jr. Silver Sponsors Cheers to 92 Years Linda & James Maddux • Harry & David 2Hawk Vineyard & Winery Premium Table Sponsors Tricia Hibner • Medford Walmart Supercenter Table Sponsors ACA Performance Services • Adroit Construction Company, Inc. Ashland Partners & Co. LLP • Belfor Property Restoration Pulver & Leever Real Estate Co. • Realty Pro Services LLC Rogue Valley Pet • Star Body Works • Wells Fargo Advisors LLC Bronze Sponsors • Hoffbuhr & Associates Buffet Dinner, Raffle, Silent & Live For tickets call (541)779-3215 x 106 Auctions, Canine Guests & Fun! or visit Padgham Pavilion at the Expo https://sohs.ejoinme.org/toastfortails SoHumane Spring 2020 5 The Invaluable Help of Volunteers Jennifer Wicklund, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine olunteers make the fourteen months, we have had the pleasure to Vworld go ‘round at the work with Hannah Smith, a student at Cascade Southern Oregon Humane Christian High School. She began her two-year Society. From Saving internship in January 2019, and this spring will Train transport drivers graduate and enter college with the goal of to event volunteers, becoming a veterinarian. Mature, eager to learn from kitten fosters to and always a pleasure to work with, Hannah dog walkers, SoHumane has been an invaluable addition to our vet care could not do what it does team. When asked what she will take away from or be the successful her time at SoHumane, Hannah said, “Being organization it is without an intern at SoHumane has been so amazing. I the invaluable help of have learned more here than I could anywhere Jennifer Wicklund, DVM hundreds of volunteers. else. Because of this opportunity I am able to get You may not know, but on the vet care hands-on experience in the veterinary field that side of things at SoHumane, we rely strongly will allow me to have a head start in my career. on volunteers. The veterinary care staff at I have learned how to give subcutaneous and SoHumane is a small group, composed of part intravenous injections, prepare a surgical site, run time veterinarians and vet care staff. For the tests on urine and fecal samples, restrain dogs over 1,500 dogs and cats cared for each year – and cats properly, and how spays, neuters, and seven days a week – that is a pretty small staff. other various surgeries are done. Having all of Volunteer help is extremely important. this experience will be a great asset for me in the future because I now have a strong knowledge At the Southern Oregon Humane Society, vet base that will make learning much easier in care volunteers have more freedom to learn college. I couldn’t have asked for a better than might be found in a private veterinary opportunity, and I am thankful every day that I get practice. Vet care volunteers may be working to come and really enjoy what I do.” towards a career in the veterinary field. They are frequently pursuing formal training as a vet assistant or technician in a certified program. Everything a volunteer does is directly supervised by a veterinarian or a trained member of the SoHumane vet care staff. As a vet care volunteer or intern, initial training revolves around animal restraint and handling. From there, an intern learns the medical intake procedure completed on each dog and cat at SoHumane. This involves becoming familiar with parasite and vaccination protocols and learning physical exam and behavior assessment skills. The highlight for most interns is spending time assisting with surgery preparation and watching surgical procedures. Although not for everyone, Being a SoHumane vet care volunteer provides this seems to be the icing on the cake! a unique hands-on opportunity to gain knowledge As a veterinarian, I find that teaching interns and understanding of the care provided for dogs and volunteers is very rewarding. SoHumane and cats in a fast paced shelter environment.