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Fall 2014 • Vol. 29 No. 3
MESSAGES
Chalmers Morse, Executive Director
Deb Freed, Editor
Producing the Humane Times is a "labor of love," and no one knows
that more than the wonderful volunteers who do everything from writing
articles and taking photographs, to distribution. We couldn’t do it without
them, and I am most appreciative. There are two volunteers in particular that
are very special, Editor in Chief Deb Freed and her husband Gary, who does
the graphic design; what an incredible job they do! Sadly after more than 9
years, Deb and Gary have decided to lay down their red editing pencils and
publishing programs and retire. (Don’t worry, there will still be a Humane Times.)
Let me tell you a little about Deb and Gary. In addition to the Humane
Times, as longtime volunteers, Deb and Gary have done whatever was
needed and then some. They worked tirelessly raising money for the new
Shelter as co-founders of the "Guardian Angel/Tooth Fairy Program." Gary
would always lend his expertise with computer problems and graphic design,
including when we went from using paper forms to computers at Cause for
Paws. Speaking of Cause for Paws, they were always the first to sign up to
help there, too. Deb and Gary have served on the Advisory Council and the
Board of Directors. Not only are they hard working volunteers, they are generous donors as well.
I could go on, but I know our Editor in Chief is already wielding her red
pencil. In short, Deb and Gary Freed are remarkable, making a difference
each and every day in all that they do, and the Humane Society has truly
been blessed by their unbelievable dedication. I value their wise counsel and
friendship and know that we can always count on them. Best
Wishes, Deb and Gary…THANK YOU.
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this
nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one
another. – Erma Bombeck
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Great news—the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County
is making it even easier for you to adopt a pet. Beginning October 1, the
Shelter will be open seven days a week for adoptions. The hours will be from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays until 6:00 p.m.
Most animal rescue organizations are in business because they care about
animals—certainly not to get rich. But HSVBIRC is unique in our county in that
ALL animals are accepted. We also provide many other services that other
rescue groups do not, such as education and cruelty investigation. On page 3
you'll read why we call ourselves "Open Door, Open Heart."
The adorable cover photograph by Phil Marquis shows our latest "bundle
of joy" success story. Mother Rosie, one of two rescued horses you may recall
reading about in the last issue of the Humane Times, recently gave birth to
this little guy. We're so happy to report all three horses are doing fine. You
can read about their progress on page 10.
We're starting a season of exciting Humane Society activities. On January
17, you are invited to enjoy a day of fun with your favorite canine pal at Bark
in the Park. Then on March 23, Cause for Paws will be held at Oak Harbor.
You'll dine on cuisine prepared by Chef Dean Evans, Vero's 2014 Top Chef.
It's time to say, "Farewell," and on page 7 there is a letter
for you. Please read this message written from our hearts.
2013
2014
Board of Directors
Fritz Spitzmiller, President
Samuel Beach, 1st Vice President
Sheila Marshall, 2nd Vice President
Cynthia Haskett, 3rd Vice President
Jo Ann Becker, Secretary
Bill Hudson, Treasurer
Jill Collinson
Michelle Servos
Charles S. Cruice
Steve Smith
William Frates
Susan Schuyler Smith
Roger Haines
Andrew Sowers
Wayne Hockmeyer
Maria Whittle
Stacy Katz
Susie Wilber
Foundation Board
Jo Ann Becker
Robert McCabe
Stephen Frobouck
Hal Oberkotter
Gena Grove
Virginia Schwerin
Debbie Sheridan
Bill Hudson
Fritz Spitzmiller
Tim Swift, Foundation Campaign Director
Advisory Council
Dori Coffey
Mary C. Mullan
Leslie McGuirk
Dick Pippert
Wendy Trimarche
Honorary Board
Nancy Benedict
Dr. Henry Doremus
Horace C. Ford
Cornelia Perez
Shelter Management
Phone - 388-3331
Chalmers Morse, Executive Director
Ext. 115
Dorothy Ritchey, Business Manager
Ext. 114
Rose Gallo, Controller
Ext. 121
Russ Isaac, Director of Development & Marketing
Ext. 127
Connie Cotherman, Asst. Dir. Dev. & Special Events
Ext. 126
Maria Ramirez, Director of Animal Care
Ext. 131
Ilka Daniel, Director of Animal Protective Services
Ext. 128
Phaedra Kohler, Director of Client & Volunteer Serv.
Ext. 120
Janet Winikoff, Director of Education
Ext. 118
Dr. Elizabeth Bybee, Veterinarian
Dr. Deb Anderson, Veterinarian
Humane Times Volunteer Staff
Deb Freed, Editor
G. L. Freed, Graphics
Pat Anwyl
Cornelia Perez
Cindy Haskett
Arlene Rourke
Janice Lunn
Linda Scott
Contributing Shelter Staff Writers:
Connie Cotherman, Ilka Daniel,
Russ Isaac, & Janet Winikoff
© 2014 Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River
County. Humane Times is published in February, June,
and October. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is encouraged in keeping with the publication’s educational intent.
For reprint permission, comments, or questions email the
editor at [email protected]
COVER: Rosie and Baby Howard
by Phil Marquis
OPEN DOOR, OPEN HEART
Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River
TheCounty
(HSVBIRC) is an open admission shelter that
has been faithfully serving the community for over 60 years.
We offer many valuable services to the animals and people of
Indian River County, but there are differences between us and
other rescue organizations and "no-kill" shelters.
The use of the terms "no-kill" and "open admission" introduces a topic that stirs strong emotions and raises fundamental
issues that need to be addressed transparently—and with facts.
HSVBIRC is and plans to continue operating as a responsible,
open admission shelter. In short, we will not turn away any
animal that comes to our doors. We refer to ourselves as an
"Open Door, Open Heart" shelter because we, uniquely among
all local shelters and rescue operations, accept all Indian River
County animals.
An essential part of our mission is to help educate the public regarding animal welfare, illness, and pet overpopulation.
After animals are brought to us
● We assess each animal's health upon admission and provide
appropriate medical care throughout their stay. This is accomplished by our staff veterinarians and trained support staff.
● Our medical protocols exceed industry standards, and we
regularly treat animals with medical conditions, including heartworm, so we can place them for adoption.
● We provide spaying or neutering to reduce overpopulation.
We are proud to have provided almost 1,000 sterilizations thus
far in 2014.
● We evaluate every dog or cat's personality so marginally
adoptable animals can find homes where their temperaments
will not be an issue.
● For more serious behavioral concerns, our trainers and animal behaviorists work to remedy problems which could render
an animal unadoptable.
● Many healthy, good-natured dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, and
other animals come to our Shelter for adoption—and we never
place a time limit on how long they can stay here.
How we are different
While open admission shelters like ours give refuge to all
animals, many limited admission shelters—which often refer
to themselves as "no-kill"—place restrictions on the animals
they are willing to admit. Their decisions might be influenced
by the animal's adoptability or the owner's willingness to make
a donation. Animals who are old, sick, injured, or who have
behavior issues might be turned away by limited admissions
shelters. Others are denied on the grounds that the shelter has
no space.
When an animal is turned away from a limited admission
shelter or offered the option of being put on a long waiting list,
that animal must go elsewhere. Often, that "elsewhere" is our
open admission shelter.
Working to fulfill our mission
The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River
County believes in helping the greatest number of animals with
our available resources. Simply turning our backs on these
animals and feeling that euthanasia shouldn't exist won't make
euthanasia go away. We believe in action and actual efforts,
programs, and initiatives to help the animals. Our never-ending
work to promote more animal adoptions, comprehensive spay
and neuter programs, animal rehabilitation, and public education will do the most to reduce the necessity of animal euthanasia in our community.
The reality
Despite the fact many of the surrendered and stray animals we take in are sick, unwanted, and neglected, we strive
to place each adoptable animal into a new home. We strongly
believe that admitting them is much more humane than their
being dumped or abandoned. We hold stray animals brought to
us by Animal Control in the hope that they will be reclaimed by
their families. We also perform the role of the quarantine facility
for Indian River County's bite cases and for dogs declared predangerous or dangerous according to county and state statutes.
At times animals come to our Shelter who are too sick, too
severely injured, or too aggressive or behaviorally unsound to
be adopted into the community. In these situations, we believe
that euthanasia is the most humane alternative to an existence
of suffering and pain or being limited to life in a cage. There
will be times when we cannot legally or ethically adopt an
animal into a home because of potentially aggressive behavior.
We also have an obligation to keep the residents of our community safe from harm.
We do not take euthanasia lightly. Every decision to euthanize is a painful one that weighs heavily on our staff. As we
grieve for the animals who must be euthanized, we celebrate
the heart-warming adoption successes we witness every day.
The numbers
Nearly 30% of our total euthanasia cases are requested,
to humanely end the suffering of a sick animal family member.
Another 19% are feral animals that we are legally prohibited
from releasing back into the wild. In 2014, the remaining 51%
of our other euthanasia cases comprised less than 19% of our
total intake, well below the national averages.
Annually, nearly 1,500 animals are surrendered by their
owners, and we accept more than 1,500 stray animals picked
up by county law enforcement and Animal Control officers each
year. In accordance with our county contract, these animals are
admitted for a set fee of $75 each, but the expense of caring
for them far exceeds that. Nearly 70% are not sterilized, and
many arrive with health issues that must be treated.
Thanks to your donations, we're saving the lives of thousands
of animals. Our Open Door, Open Heart approach works. RI
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Our Summer Scrapbook
Cat volunteer Celeste Gwyn discovered
some of our Shelter cats are hoarders, too!
Chef and Owner
Christopher Bireley of
dog-friendly Osceola
Bistro welcomed our
HSVBIRC Ambassador
"Shep" & Dog Buddies
Joanna Salina & Sue
Manganiello for lunch .
They were invited back
for the Chef's Tuesday
event, "Yappy Hour."
Donors made it possible
for our Outreach and
Wellness Clinic team
to set up appointments
at the Garcia Plaza in
Fellsmere for free spay &
neuter surgeries.
Some of the Shelter
pets who went home
this summer.
Staff and volunteers strolled
through downtown with
Shelter dogs, spreading the
word about our many
animals looking for homes.
Ilka Daniel spent time with over 50
Fellsmere families distributing free Pet ID
tags, dog & cat food , and info on spayneuter services and disaster preparedness.
Summer Children's
Program attendee ,
Lillian Varn
designed & painted
this shirt that says "I
got my cat from a
local sheter…why
don't you save an
animal's life today."
They found new forever homes this summer!
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PET HEALTH & BEHAVIOR
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
by Dr. Elizabeth M. Bybee, DVM
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a condition of inflammatory cells infiltrating the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.
This thickens the walls and disrupts normal food digestion and
absorption, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. The
symptoms depend, somewhat, on the area of the digestive
tract affected.
The severity of the disease and the need for treatment
varies greatly from the nuisance of occasional vomiting, to a
life-threatening inability to utilize food. It can affect pets at any
age, but is usually a middle age or older pet problem.
The cause of IBD is usually unknown, but probably is associated with an overactive, localized immune system disorder. It
can affect any animal, but with dogs, certain breeds (basenjis,
soft-coated wheaten terriers, shar peis, and German shepherds) seem to be more prone. In cats, Siamese have been
found to be predisposed to IBD. Many other diseases mimic
the same symptoms, therefore a diagnostic evaluation may
Introducing a New Cat
be extensive. Blood tests are needed to rule out liver, kidney,
thyroid, or pancreatic disease. Fecal testing helps detect parasites. Radiographs and/or ultrasounds help to eliminate foreign
objects or possible cancer. Cats need to be evaluated for Feline
Leukemia or FIV. Also, a hypoallergenic food trial is often
needed. Once these common causes of GI disease have been
eliminated, then the only true diagnosis of IBD is with a biopsy.
The treatment is usually a combination of drug therapy
(i.e. Prednisolone, Metronidazole, Chlorambucil, antacids,
anti-emetics, etc.) and diet management. Many pets need an
easily digestible, high-fiber, low-fat food, or a hypoallergenic
or hydrolyzed protein diet indefinitely. Prebiotics and probiotics
have also been helpful for some.
Patience and tenacity are needed to find the correct combination for each individual pet. IBD is rarely cured, and the
symptoms may wax and wane, but the right treatment can help
many pets live healthy and comfortably for years.
by Laurie Iodice, Cat Behavior Specialist
by Connie Ellis, Dog Behavior Specialist
If you're thinking of adopting a new cat or kitten, planning
ahead is best. Keep these two
tactics in mind: GO SLOWLY and
NEVER PUNISH. If you push their
introduction, you may have to
start all over again.
Set up a room where your
new kitty can acclimate to the new environment with some
privacy. Start by feeding the new and resident cat on opposite
sides of the door—but not too close. This introduces them by
scent only, and they will begin to associate good things (food!)
with each other. Gradually move the food dishes closer to the
door with each feeding and swap bedding so that each animal
can get used to the other's scent. Don't allow sight or interaction just yet.
Confine the resident and allow the new kitty some time
for supervised house exploring. Repeat this until the resident
cat seems comfortable with the scent of the new cat. Next, let
the new member and resident cat get a peek at each other.
Secure the door slightly ajar. Play, using an interactive toy (like
a feather stick), and give some treats to each cat. Keep the introductions brief at first. Once they seem fairly comfortable, it’s
time for a short meeting. Open the door when no one is looking and act nonchalant. Hissing is normal at first and perhaps
some posturing. If you see overt aggression, separate the cats
immediately and go back to the previous step.
Successful integration means another litter box and more
frequent scooping. Go slowly and they'll become fast friends.
For dogs, people come in
three smells—infant, pre-puberty,
and post-puberty. If your dog
has never smelled an infant, he
may not understand the new
arrival. Often dogs are surrendered by their families and the
reason given is "New Baby," but
this may not be necessary. Generally there are some months to
begin working with the family dog before the baby's arrival. A
simple conditioning program for expectant families may allow
everyone to stay together.
Get a doll, baby powder, a baby blanket, and disposable
diapers. Now you have something you can start fondling over,
like you would your new baby. Rock the doll in a chair, talk and
sing to it as if it were real. Powder it and change its diaper. Let
the dog smell it. If possible, use a doll that cries and can be
bathed with baby soap. Let your dog share time with you and
the pretend baby.
While you are in the hospital, send home used blankets
and diapers from your baby for the dog to smell so there are
no surprises for the dog. Will you allow the dog into the baby’s
room? If not, how will you keep him out—a baby gate or
screen door? At least allow the dog to see and smell the baby.
Remember, when you bring the new baby home, the dog's
"mother" has been away, and he is VERY happy to see you. Let
someone else hold the baby so he can "greet" the returning
mother and avoid accidentally injuring the baby. With a little
planning your dog and baby can grow together.
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A Tale of Two Kitties
If animals could talk, oh the stories they might tell us. This
is especially true for a couple of cats that recently made their
way to the Humane Society. The Shelter staff makes every effort to help reunite lost pets with their families.
Lisa Sparks was devastated when her cat, Kiki
White Sox, disappeared in
May 2013. She made a big
poster offering a reward,
walked the neighborhood
time and again, printed and
posted flyers, listed him on
lost animal websites, and put his photo on Facebook. She even
borrowed traps from Animal Control that she placed around
her house in case Kiki was nearby, but frightened. Lisa and her
husband checked out every lead from dozens of phone calls, but
none of the sightings were her Kiki. But in her heart she always
kept a candle burning with hope that Kiki would someday return.
Then in August, over a year since Kiki vanished, she received a call from HSVBIRC. The staff had scanned the microchip
of a kitty who had been turned in, and it was Kiki! There were
more than a few happy tears and lots of purrs and kisses at their
reunion at the Shelter.
Georgia resident Ashley
Moore thought she'd never
see her kitty, Ava, again. But
in June a kindhearted person
brought the wandering cat
to the Humane Society. The
microchip was there, but
unfortunately led to a disconnected phone number. But HSVBIRC's staff doesn't give up that
easily. After some detective work they were able to connect
with Ashley's father who relayed the message to her that Ava
had been found. It's believed that Ava may have gotten into a
vehicle in Atlanta and made the 500-mile trip to Vero Beach.
Arrangements to transport Ava back to her home fell
through at the last minute, but that didn't stop Humane Society
Director of Animal Care Maria Ramirez from making this reunion
happen. Maria drove Ava to Savannah to return her. Ashley was
so happy that the Humane Society was able to reunite them.
All pets adopted from HSVBIRC have microchips. Regular
free ID tag events are held, and there is a 24-hour Lost and
Found hotline. It only takes a moment for an escape, so be on
guard, and be sure to keep your pet's microchip contact information updated with HSVBIRC and your microchip company.
Read and Relax
by Thomas Hardy
Many of us are prone to stress, but have
on the adoption floor and help to increase the
you ever given thought to animals being
dog’s success in his or her new home.
stressed? Stress can have a detrimental effect
The purpose of the Read and Relax
on the behavior of dogs, resulting in illness
program is two-fold. On one hand it is about
and behavioral problems such as anxiety and
helping a dog calm down and relax. Dogs hang
aggression. Causes of stress in dogs can be
out with you at home when you are watching
due to scary events, uncertainty, hunger and
TV, reading, cooking, and relaxing. Reading
thirst, lack of sleep, abuse, and pain. Some of
aloud to them creates a calming atmosphere.
the dogs rescued by the Humane Society suffer
By calming them, they become more appealfrom these conditions.
ing to potential adopters. That’s essentially the
The first and most comprehensive efforts to define an
mission of HSVBIRC—to find forever homes for rescued dogs
animal’s basic needs were addressed by the Brambell Comwhere both the adoptive family and dog will be happy.
mission, established in Great Britain in 1965. The Commission
Research now suggests that dogs can actually help childefined five basic needs, known as "The Five Freedoms." These dren learn to read. By reading out loud to a dog, children read
are to ensure the animal is: (1) free from hunger, thirst, and
without the pressure of a classroom. Dogs are nonjudgmental,
malnutrition (2) free from discomfort (3) free from pain, injury, attentive, and perfect listeners.
and disease (4) free to express normal behaviors (5) free from
The Indian River County School District has an Accelerated
fear and distress. Without these "Five Freedoms," dogs may
Reading Program where students must set aside 35 minutes for
exhibit behaviors such as restlessness, jumping, hypervigilance, reading each school day. Why not do it with a dog needing love
irritability, hyperactivity, or barking, growling, and whining.
and attention in an unpressured and enjoyable environment?
Chronic stress can lead to distress, which in its worst form can
At the Humane Society children must be 10 or older and be acbe actual pain.
companied by an adult to participate in Read and Relax.
The Humane Society’s program to help rescued dogs
As a regular volunteer with the Humane Society's Read and
overcome stress is called Read and Relax. Originally devel- Relax program I've learned it's not only good for the dogs—it’s
oped at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in
also good for me! If you are interested in HSVBIRC’s Read and
Westbrook, Maine, the Read and Relax program was deRelax program please contact Milissa Ferrer, Volunteer Coordisigned to help decrease the dog’s arousal and stress levels
nator at 772-388-3331 ext. 112.
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For the past nine years, we have had the pleasure of serving as volunteer Editor and
Graphic Production team for the Humane Times, and this will be our last issue. From the
start we accomplished our goal of producing a full-color magazine at a lower cost for
the Shelter than the black and white newsletters of years past. We are happy that we have
been able to help the Humane Society in this way and hope our efforts have benefited the
Shelter's animals.
The focus of the Humane Times has always been about the animals and the Humane
Society's mission. There is some sadness in the work done by the Shelter staff; but there
is also great joy. This Humane Society's volunteers are the most dedicated animal lovers you'll ever meet. Our loyal donors believe in the work being done and are wonderfully
generous people. It was a privilege to tell their stories.
We hope when you turned the pages of the Humane Times you found items that
warmed your heart, something that made you smile, knowledge about animal health and
behavior, displays of generosity from our donors, a desire to help, and an appreciation for
the Humane Society's mission in the community.
During these years, we have had the good fortune to work with some terrific volunteer
writers, volunteer photographers, and Shelter staff writers. Producing the Humane Times
would not have been possible without their insightful, educational, and creative contributions. "We couldn't have done it without you," is not only a true statement, but it's spoken
with our deepest gratitude.
Deb & Gary Freed
The Littlest Angel Has Bigger Wings
Our Littlest Guardian Angel grew up, but she didn't grow
out of helping the animals. In 2006, when Lilly Connell was
turning 7, she decided the Shelter animals needed help more
than she needed presents. She asked everyone to make a
donation to the Humane Society instead of bringing her gifts.
After collecting over $400, she became our youngest Guardian
2006
2007
2009
Angel and first child Guardian Angel. She has continued the
tradition every year since. Lilly turned 15 on August 18, and is
now a sophomore at Vero Beach High School.
She recently renewed her Guardian Angel sponsorship with
money she had saved all year. The Shelter animals are blessed
to have Lilly as their Guardian Angel.
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Punkin Iodice
When she was surrendered to HSVBIRC, Punkin was three months old.
She was lethargic, malnourished, had a temperature of 103, and suffered
from bowed legs and ear mites. She would not eat, and at less than two
pounds her future seemed bleak.
Dedicated volunteer and cat expert Laurie Iodice knew that if Punkin was
to have a chance, she'd require an experienced, committed caretaker; Laurie
was just the one who could meet her needs. Laurie began a daily diary of
Punkin's progress. She received daily massage therapy and physical therapy
from Laurie, in addition to a great deal of love. Punkin began to thrive.
Although still small, Punkin now weighs nine pounds and her legs have
straightened. She shares Laurie’s home with Buddy and Holly, the Iodice’s
other two cats. She spends her days climbing the cat tree, jumping on
Buddy to lick his face and ears, and enjoying the wonderful life that Laurie
has given her. CH
Dudley & Molly Russell
It had only been a month since losing their beloved American bulldog,
Mack, when Sue and Bob Russell heard about Dudley, a seven-year-old
bassett hound who was at the Shelter and in serious need of a forever
home. Dudley had been brought in with another bassett, presumed to be his
brother, who was very ill and sadly didn’t survive. Dudley was depressed and
grieving over his lost pal. But for Sue and Bob, it was love at first sight, and
Dudley joined their family.
Then only three weeks later, they got a call about another bassett who
had just come to the Shelter. Again, one look and Sue was convinced fiveyear-old Molly would be perfect to bring Dudley out of his grief; she was the
perfect remedy.
Molly is part of the Russell family and now runs the household. Molly’s
motto is “What’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is mine,” and Dudley is just
fine with that. They make a happy and perfect pair. LS
Moses Dumitru
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Moses, a five-year-old one-eyed Manx, had been living at the Shelter for
a while. Found in the wild, it was thought that his eye injury was due to his
inability to defend himself because he had been declawed. Pets with disabilities are often passed over. He tended to play alone with a catnip toy.
Amanda Dumitru found him when she accompanied a friend to the
Shelter. As a student living on campus, she knew she couldn’t have a pet but
looked at the cats anyway. Moses walked over and pressed himself against
the glass that separated them; Amanda fell in love immediately. Unable to
forget him, Amanda went back to the Shelter to see Moses four times. She
would just have to change her living arrangements, so she moved into a
house with three roommates.
Living with four humans means there is always someone around to rub a
belly and play. Amanda says he even sleeps on the pillow next to hers. Sweet
dreams, Moses. AR
nd Happy Endings
Jewel Rortherdt
Jewel, a five-year-old stray Catahoula mix, arrived at HSVBIRC after living on Vero’s streets. She was skinny, anemic, and heartworm positive. But
thanks to a brave kennel mate named Junior, Jewel received a much needed
blood transfusion to prepare her for the long road to recovery. Once Jewel
was spayed and her heartworm treatment was started, she needed the tender loving care of a foster family to heal her physical and emotional scars.
Along came Ingrid and Hubert Roetherdt who also needed tender loving
care after recently suffering the loss of their beloved Tasha. Jewel, Ingrid,
and Hubert blossomed in their newfound union. After a few months recovery,
the thought of Jewel leaving them was unthinkable. She was officially adopted by the Roetherdts.
Today she spends her days keeping careful watch over her new family.
She is also especially fond of keeping a close watch on the lizards and squirrels who frequent her backyard paradise.
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Kapa Van Dalen
Many are familiar with the popular title of a book/movie from the 60's,
entitled The French Connection, but few are acquainted with the Alex-Kapa
connection. This one is somewhat unique, as it takes place in the Van Dalen
home between their three-year-old son, Alex, and a kitty named Kapa, a
Persian mix adopted from HSVBIRC.
They bonded from their first shared touch, and along with the two family
dogs, this playful mix has developed a congenial camaraderie that complements the pet vs. person behavior. Kapa's name is composed of the first
initial of the name of each person in the family. During quiet times, she will
entertain herself on the screened porch, keeping a watchful eye on the darting antics of the small lively lizards.
From the youngest to the oldest family member, each pet has a place in
their hearts and home. This American Connection shows remarkable togetherness and delights everyone.
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Cooper Sposato
Who can explain that instant attraction, that inner knowledge that this
dog is the one for you? It happened to Brenda Sposato's eight-year-old
son, Brendan. The bond was immediate. Even after some counseling from
HSVBIRC, the Sposato family chose to follow their hearts and bring Cooper
home to be a forever member of their family.
Cooper is a small mixed-breed dog with thick unruly hair. From the
beginning, the family understood that he had a feisty character and a unique
personality. He guards his food with intensity, but everyone knows to give
him the space he needs. He also firmly believes it is his job to protect his
home and loved ones. Cooper makes it clear that nobody better dare mess
with them under his watch.
He has great fun playing fetch and loves his stuffed toys, which he
throws up in the air with gusto. He is one happy dog, and what makes
Cooper happy makes his family happy, too.
JL
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HUMANE EDUCATION
Social Media for Mutts (and Kitties, too!)
Do U LUV NMLS (Do you love animals)? Many
children and young adults use Facebook, Twitter,
SnapChat, WhatsApp, and other forms of social
media to communicate with family and friends. Taking photos on their smart phones and typing out a
quick message with their thumbs and hitting "send"
is second nature.
Last summer, children attending the Humane
Society’s Summer Children's Programs came up
with a great idea: they asked if they could help
spread the word about animals available for adoption through social media. Many of our students had a knack
for photography and coming up with catchy, fun phrases.
It seems like a great fit—if children use social media to
promote homeless animals, their posts just might gain momentum and translate into greater adoptions. The students also
expressed an interest in communicating positive pet parenting
Help for Dog
Behavior Problems
by Cissy Sumner CPCC-KA, CPDT-KSA
Did you know the most common reason dogs
are relinquished to shelters is for behavior problems? Many of these problems can be solved with
some training. A normal person probably trains
one or two dogs in a 10 year period. A typical
professional dog trainer trains multiple dogs every
day, thus they have more experience and more
methods to teach dogs polite social etiquette.
Best Behavior Dog Training and HSVBIRC
want to help you teach your dog to be a pleasure
to live with and a wonderful companion. To help
discourage people from relinquishing their dogs,
we have started a new drop-in training class. This
class is available every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the
Humane Society. For a small fee of $10 at least
two trainers are there to teach you and your dog
some basic skills and show you how to solve common difficulties.
In addition to training, we also encourage you
to ask questions and share some of the issues you
might be having with your pet. You might be surprised to find out you are not alone and that there
is a simple fix for the problem.
Remember, every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the
Shelter, excluding holidays, for $10 you can get
help with your dog. You can come as often or as
seldom as you like, but you don't need to wait.
You can get valuable help right away!
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messages about spaying/neutering, pet microchips, and heartworm prevention. Of course
the Humane Society has some guidelines
regarding posts, but children accompanied
by a parent or legal guardian can meet with
animals at the Shelter who need some social
promo, create their posts, and get volunteer
credit for their efforts.
According to one study, more than sixty
percent of children ages 13-17 have at least
one social media account and many spend
over two hours a day on Facebook and Twitter—so let’s put
that time to good use! If you know of a student who might
be interested in helping us, please have them give us a call
or message us on Facebook. For more information about our
program call Janet Winikoff at the Humane Society's Education
Department at (772) 388-3331 ext. 118. JW
Shelter Welcomes Rosie’s Colt
Billy when rescued
Billy now
Rosie when rescued
Rosie now
IT’S A BOY! The Humane Society welcomed a new baby this past August,
a handsome colt who was
born to Rosie, one of two
emaciated horses rescued
by the Shelter in April. He's
the little guy on the cover.
As you can see, Rosie’s
adorable foal is long and
lanky, with gangly legs. He
can usually be seen nursing
on mom or eagerly trailing
beside her in the pasture.
But the picture wasn’t always so bright for these horses. Rosie, a 15year-old bay mare, and Billy, an 11-year-old gray gelding, were brought to
the Humane Society after we received reports from concerned citizens. Once
relinquished to the Shelter, both horses needed round-the-clock care which
they received from dedicated staff and volunteers. The average equine pregnancy is 11 months, but Rosie’s condition was so grave that it was difficult to
assess the health of her foal or her due date—so we waited patiently.
Now things are looking rosy for Rosie, baby, and Billy, too. All of the
horses have filled out beautifully, regaining much of their strength, and are
doing well. To help us celebrate our new colt’s arrival, we held a name-thebaby contest on our website, humorously called "Rosie’s Raffle." The winner
was longtime volunteer and Board V.P. Cindy Haskett, who chose the name
"Howard" to honor veteran maintenance staff member Howard Jones.
We are also seeking loving homes for our horses. If you are interested in
adopting Billy and/or Rosie and her colt, please call our Adoption Department
at 388-3331 ext. 110.
JW
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Speaking for the Animals
Our Vision and Mission
The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County
(HSVBIRC) is the county’s oldest and largest animal protection organization. Every dollar of support we receive helps us
continue to serve and save the lives of as many animals as possible, both in our Shelter and throughout our community. We
rescue and care for over seven thousand animals each year,
but one of our main missions is to prevent cruelty and neglect
before it occurs.
Since 1953, HSVBIRC has been providing the humane care,
shelter, and protection for all homeless animals through these
proactive services: Adoption Services—placing adoptable
pets in permanent loving homes; Veterinary Services—providing an affordable care clinic, spaying and neutering, microchips, and vaccinations; Animal Outreach—conducting behavior training and rehabilitation, hands-on community outreach,
on-site spaying and neutering, as well as protecting animals
from cruelty and advocating for animal protection; Education/
Advocacy—promoting responsible pet ownership and respect
for all life, through Humane Education.
Each of these services plays an integral role in keeping
animals out of the Shelter and in loving, caring families. We're
here for all the animals of Indian River County and promise that
we will accept any animal that comes to our door. That's why
our motto is "Open Door, Open Heart."
Since we are a not-for-profit organization, relying primarily on private donations, this "open admission" policy requires
a constant flow of supporting funds from generous people like
you. Please consider donating to support our overall effort, or
you can choose to have your contribution designated for one
of our four major areas of support. On behalf of the animals,
thank you for helping us keep our loving promise to them! RI
Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 10 a.m.
START NOW BY FORMING YOUR "PACK"
Bark in the Park is a FREE fun day for
your family and dogs. Activities include:
Dog Parade, K-9 Frisbee Dogs, Lure
and Agility Courses, Children's Activities, Food & Beverages, and more.
Start your "pack" now and your team
might be the
top dogs. Help us reach our fundraising goal to benefit the homeless animals by starting a "pack" (group) and
raising pledges to compete for prizes
and top honors. To become a sponsor, join or form a "pack," or for info,
go to barkintheparkvero.org
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Thanks To You!
Shelter dog Molly is thanking
owner Eddie Dunford of WetMutt
for donating 45 WetMutt beds to
the Shelter. These mats withstand lots of wear and tear, are
waterproof, odor resistant, easy
to clean, and help cushion paws
and joints. WetMutt is right here
in Vero. www.wetmuttbeds.com
County Commissioner Joe Flescher
and North County Republican Club
President Ted Pankiewicz donated
600 lbs. of dog food to our Food
Bank and 400 lbs. of horse food
for the rescued horses. They are
pictured with Executive Director
Chalmers Morse and Development
& Marketing Director Russ Isaac.
We want to give Connie, Sandy,
Jeri, and all the members of
the American Legion Auxiliary a
great big thanks! These wonderful ladies delivered a carload of
cat, dog, and critter food to the
Shelter. We give them an extra
big thank-you for the treats they
brought for everyone as well.
GUARDIAN ANGELS
Our newest angels (as of 8/31/14)
help to provide important extras for
adoptable dogs and cats for a year.
Guardian Angels
Baumgardt Family Foundation – In Memory of “Yogi” Baumgardt
Lilly Connell - In Celebration of her 15th Birthday
Dr. Gary & Deb Freed – In Honor of Rosie's baby, “Howard”
Mrs. Judy Greene – In Memory of “Toby”
Mrs. Nancy Ireland (2)
Mary Ann Jackson – In Memory of “Captain Whiz-Bang”
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Janicki – In Honor of “Mr. Beans”
Ms. Jean Palmer Messex – In Memory of All the Messex’ Jack Russells (2)
Ted & Dawn Michael – In Memory of Kirsten Swanson & “Tiger”
Wayne & Marilyn Palmer – In Memory of “Tammie” & “Tigger”
Bob Smith & Patti Burns – In Memory of “Guido”
Nancy Solari – In Memory of “Suzy” Solari
Keith & Susan Taylor – In Memory of “Katy”
Vero Acupuncture/Kate Hoffmann, AP
TOOTH FAIRIES
Our newest fairies (as of 8/31/14)
help to provide dental procedures for
adoptable dogs and cats for a year.
GOLDEN TOOTH FAIRIES
Nancy & Peter Benedict – In Honor of “Fiona”
Tooth Fairies
Janet Baines
Dr. Gary & Deb Freed – In Honor of the Humane Times Staff
Chris & Mary Taylor – In Memory of “Murry”
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In Memory of
and In Honor of Family, Friends & Pets
Donations given from May 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014
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In memory of…
Donated by…
In memory of…
Donated by…
Ms. Margaret Ash
Mr. James Bassett
Mr. Robert E. Briggs
Mr. Frank Brown
Mrs. Betty Brown
Mr. Bryan Wesley Cooper
Mrs. Marion Dair
Capt. Daniel Dennison
Mr. Burton Farwell
Mrs. Marilyn Farwell
Mrs. Julia R. Ghnouly
Ms. Frances Gluck
Mr. Louis Franklin Hanks
Mr. Steve Harber
Mrs. Nancy B. Hedden
Ms. Yvonne Hensley
Mrs. Joan Brown Higgins
Mrs. Margaret Hough-White
Mrs. Eleanor Jones
Mrs. Doreen Koch
Mrs. Joan E. Lewis
Ms. Shirley Onsrud Lind
Mrs. Carole Lowell
Mr. Karl Mahler
Mr. Yannick J. Martin
Ms. Betsy McCurdy
Ms. Patricia Schell
Betty Cutler
Ms. Margaret J. Mazzeo
Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Porter
Miss Cheryl L. Tew
Scott R. Bayman
Dr. William H. Fleming
Donald A. Leslie, Jr.
Mrs. Claire E. Vartain
Mrs. Claire E. Vartain
Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Gehrig
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Taylor
Ms. Arlene N. Mallouk
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Schaumloffel
Ms. Stacey Morabito
Ms. Stacey Morabito
Mr. & Mrs. Darcy G. Chaffin
Ms. Ruth C. Manyak
Bernard A. Egan Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Lila Blakeslee
Ms. Loretta F. Crowley
Mrs. Evelyn Daly
Mr. & Mrs. E. Lewis Dollar
Mrs. Joyce Gulowsen
Mrs. Dama E. Hanks
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mulgrew
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pope
Mr. Domenic Raso
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Weisberg
Mr. Hildur K. Wright
Ms. Gayle W. Heath
Ms. Nancy Ulrich
Ms. Sis Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Binney
Mr. & Mrs. John B. Claar
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Clarke
Ms. Joanne Dunlap
Mrs. Robert E. Filliettaz
Mr. & Mrs. Martin French
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Fuiks
Mr. & Mrs. Dan R. Hartmann
Mrs. Nancy B. Langhorne
Mr. Jay McBrian
Mrs. Virginia E. Miller
Ms. Adrienne S. Rodewald
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Settle
Mr. Phillip M. Tatem
Ms. Pamela Thye
Ms. Corin A. Wood
Indian River County Veterans Mall
Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Anthony P. Quinn
Ms. Vicki J. Benoit
Ms. Jean Fisher Hall
Mr. Steve Holman
Lorraine Kachele
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn R. Schuessler
Ms. Tamara Schumar
Mr. & Mrs. Neil E. White
Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Whiting
Mrs. Reigh Yurek
Ms. Sandra H. Hatton
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel D. Connell
G. T. Rhodes Men's Wear
Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Hyer
Mr. & Mrs. WIlliam F. Hawksworth
Ms. Maureen A. McCurdy
Mr. Richard T. Muller
Mr. Paul H. Norair
Dr. Terrance O'Neill, DVM
Mr. Reginald Patota
Mr. George Ruding, Jr.
Mr. Jay Rupert, III
Mr. Philip Russo
Ronald Sample
Ms. Eva Sardello
Mrs. Andrea Sneed
Mr. Lloyd Snyder
Mr. Clifford Spivey
Ms. Bette Stanton
Mr. William P. Stewart
Mrs. Sandra Stubblefield
Mr. Dale Sumner
Mrs. Sheila Bullock Tucker
Mrs. Kathleen A. Westbrook
Mrs. Margaret White
Mr. James E. Wiecjorek
Ms. Jane Wissel
Miss Samantha Witkowski
Miss Brandy Witkowski
Miss Tara Witkowski
Mrs. Mary K. Medlin
Harris Corporation
Matheson & Horowitz, P.A.
Ms. Jill S. Norair
Ms. Bethany J. Rice
Ms. Christie D. Turner
Ms. Rose Donaldson
Ms. Carol Ann Javins
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart F. Slafsky
Ms. Sheila K. Smith
Mrs. Derenda Blanton
Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Fairchild, III
Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Brown
Ms. Patrice A. Floria
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Jackson
Jim Rott Home Improvements
Ms. Judy Alice Kloski
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Peters
Mrs. Sue Croom
Ms. Gailanna Matthews
Mrs. Carrie Spivey
Matthew Wrenn
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Stanton
Mr. Fred L. Addison
Bobby's Restaurant
Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc.
Ms. Katherine DiPanfilo
Florida Bankers Association
Ms. Freeda Horn
Ms. Susan Leeds
Mrs. Carl W. Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Salvato
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Walker
Ms. Beth West
Mr. Terry Stubblefield
Mr. Terry Stubblefield
Mr. Terry Stubblefield
Mr. Terry Stubblefield
Best Behavior Dog Training
Mrs. Eileen M. Aleo
Ms. Airey D. Ellis
Hon. & Mrs. Jonathan W. Feldman
Ms. Faith E. Gay
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Richey
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Siragusa
Mrs. Rosalie A. Zavarella
Mr. Matthew Cashman
Ms. Shelly Ferger
Ms. Joan G. Francart
Ms. Susan F. Kamer
Ms. Diane Morgan
Mr. Ryan Morrone
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Warren L. Schwerin
Dr. Dana L. Neefe
Mr. & Mrs. Eric R. Rothardt
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip H. Barth, III
Essex Asset Managment
Ms. Shelly Ferger
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Norman R. Witkowski, Sr.
In honor of…
Donated by…
Ms. Jean Arnold
Mrs. Helen Baker
Ms. JoAnn Becker
Ms. Jill Chamberlain
Mrs. Jane Bialosky
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Lee
Mrs. George F. Hamner, Sr.
Medscape
In Memory of
and In Honor of Family, Friends & Pets
Donations given from May 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014
In honor of…
Donated by…
In memory of pets… Donated by…
Mr. Errand Frazier
Mrs. Marie Gookin
Mrs. Gena Grove
Humane Society Staff
Mrs. Anne W. Jackson & Beemer
Ms. Cabela Nguyen
Mr. and Mrs. Rene Perez
Miss Madelief Raasveldt
Ms. Patti Radford
Ms. Patricia Rogers
Mr. James Schwiering
Mrs. Barbara Woodward
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Abraham
Dr. Kira M. Alexander
Joshua Folb
Mr. Andrew Gray
Carol Guess
Ms. Nancy Hackman
Mr. Adam Hyman
Ms. Kathryn A. Lindsey
Mr. Donald E. Ludewig
Richard P. Marcello
Mrs. Alice Pasqualetti
Mrs. Eve Sandoval
Susan Sims
Ms. Leslie D. Stewart
Mr. Harry J. Thompson, III
Mr. Roland J. Weathers, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. David B. Gookin
Ms. Mary Bray Onofrei
Mrs. Helen Baker
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Jackson
Ms. Myloan Duong Nguyen
Mrs. Marjorie M. Jennings
Mrs. Ashley W. Dowdell
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Strazzulla
Mr. & Mrs. Todd W. Mudge
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Grove
Mrs. Jane Schwiering
Riley Whitehouse
Beemer Whitney
Tini Wodtke
Ms. Carol H. Whitehouse
Mr. & Mrs. David Norquist
Mrs. Mary P. Graves
In honor of pets…
Donated by…
In memory of pets… Donated by…
Muffin Arbogast
Charlie Arbogast
Sadie Bailey
Buddy Baker
Dixie Boss
Max Brown
Lucky Campbell
Max Carinci
Perro D. Cat
Treasure Chamberlain
Willow Deauville
Jake Delisle
Maui Dietrich
Dutch Draddy
Deuce Dunn
Rusty Geyer
Daisy Gideon
Tabby Haas
Cappy Hall
Sandy Haskett
Madeline Kerr
Chester Kirschberg
Chilli Kirschberg
Bijou Kriener
Seamus Langan
Guynin Messenger
Rusty Miller
Ducy Mullins
Hank The Rhodesian
Ridgeback Nemson
Chatool Sorokin
Miss Kitty Soucy
Mr. Dale Sumner
Katy Taylor
Mr. Jake The Dog
Max von Linsowe
Ms. Romaine V. Arbogast
Ms. Romaine V. Arbogast
Mr. & Mrs. G. Norris Cook
Mrs. Helen Baker
Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez
Mr. & Mrs. Toby Hill
Mrs. Claire E. Vartain
Mr. Nick T. Campbell
Ms. Karen G. Hettinger, CPA
Mrs. Nell Field
Mr. & Mrs. William W. Caldwell, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Faircloth
Mrs. Barbara Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Karl C. Dietrich
Mr. William Draddy
Mr. & Mrs. David Norquist
Mrs. Suzanne M. Geyer
Ms. Stephanie Gideon
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Haas
Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Hall, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Freed
Dr. & Mrs. Jay D. Haskett
Mr. & Mrs. T. Rene Perez
Mrs. Penny Odiorne
Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon Kushner
Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon Kushner
Ms. Debbie A. Murray
Mr. & Mrs. Don Langan
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Messenger
Mrs. Allison D. Landsman
Mr. Ronald Mullins
Mrs. Christine Lipski
Mr. Jed I. Sorokin-Altmann
Mr. & Mrs. Marc A. Soucy
Mrs. Joan P. Patota
Ms. Margaret D. Bailey
Mr. Phillip M. Ukleja
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Miller
Baby Hopkins
Beemer Jackson
Midnight
Maddy Romeyn
George Smith
Fraser Smith
Bobby Stewart
Sampson Thomson
Puppy Van Saun
Mr. Robert D. MacDonald
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Jackson
Larry Fenner
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Goodrich
Dale W. Lerch
Mr. & Mrs. Russell F. Romeyn
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. David P. Smith
Mrs. Josephine Stewart
Ms. Taunja Thomson
Ms. Elizabeth Martin
In Memoriam
Bob Briggs
We are deeply saddened
by the passing of Bob Briggs. A
member of the Foundation Board
since 2011, he served until his
recent death. Bob was a member
of the Big Paws Society, along
with his wife Nancy who survives
him. The Briggs could always be
counted on to be annual underwriters of Cause for Paws. His kindness and love of
animals will be missed by all who knew him.
Barbara Evans
The Humane Society has lost
a true friend to the animals with
the passing of Barbara. Elected to
the Board of Directors in 1998, she
was named to the Honorary Board
in 2004. She and husband Jack,
who survives her, were co-chairs
of major gifts for the Building
Campaign and munificent donors.
Barbara will be remembered for
her deep love for animals, generosity, and sense of humor.
Kathy Westbrook
It is with sadness that we
recognize the passing of Kathy
Westbrook. Kathy was elected to
the Humane Society's Foundation
Board in 2002 and served until
2007-08. As Vice President and
Trust Administrator for Northern
Trust, she was a valuable asset
to our Board. Kathy graciously
hosted our Big Paws Society events at Northern Trust for
several years. She will be remembered for her kindness
and love for animals.
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Off - Leash
Feeding the Animals
Vero Beach Farmer's Market
The Humane Society will be at the Vero
Beach Farmer's Market every Saturday
beginning in October with information
and animals from the Shelter.
Dionne Ehrgood and Barbara
Benson cleared the shelves of a
store near their home in Port St.
Lucie and brought this cartload
of goodies for our pet food bank.
You two are awesome!
Humane Society Adoption Center ~ Education Room
6230 77th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32967
refreshments will be served
Children Give From Their Hearts
Madelief Raasveldt cares
so much about the
animals that she asked
for donations for the
homeless pets instead of
presents for her birthday.
Children in Liberty Magnet
teacher Sandra Benham's class
sold food, crafts, artwork, and
even offered manicures to raise
over $200 for the Shelter's
animals at the end of school.
allforpaws32961
The Humane Society's eBay Store
Retired Hallmark ornaments
Halloween and holiday items
Hard to find collectibles
100% of the proceeds
benefit the Shelter
Delivery available to the Vero Thrift Shop
http://stores.ebay.com/allforpaws32961
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SANTA PAWS
NOVEMBER 1st & 2nd
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH
AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
2013-2014 "Year-In-Review"
Annual Recognition Awards
Presentation of 2014-2015 Board of Directors
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
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Annual Meeting
Kelly Ford's Customer Relations
Manager Cheryl Shaton brought
these pet treats. The card was
signed by her, Christopher, and
Cassandra who wrote, "We love
you and what you stand for."
Thrift Shops' Coming Attractions!
Holiday Kick-off Sidewalk Sale
Don't nap after Thanksgiving. Shop
for bargains, and help the Shelter
animals have a happy holiday.
Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Moonlight Madness Sale
You'll be howling at the moon with
excitement over the great deals on
Thursday, Dec. 11. It all starts at
3 p.m. and both thrift shops are
open until 7 p.m. in the evening.
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October is "Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog" month
World Animal Day
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 11 a.m. - Ellis*
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 7 p.m. - Ellis
Continuing Puppy & Dog Training 8 p.m. - Ellis*
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 1 p.m. - Ellis*
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Cissy's "Attention Please" 10 a.m.**
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Halloween – Keep pets indoors and safe
November is "Adopt-a-Senior-Pet" month
Santa Paws Photos-make appt. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Santa Paws Photos-make appt. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Annual Meeting HSVBIRC - Ed Room 5 p.m.
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Registration for Puppy/Dog Training - Ellis*
Thanksgiving – Shelter is closed
Thanksgiving Holiday – Shelter is closed
Thrift Shops' Holiday Kickoff Sidewalk Sale
Thrift Shops' Holiday Kickoff Sidewalk Sale
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
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Cissy's "Rocket Recall" 2 hr. class**
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Cissy's "Rocket Recall" 2 hr. class**
Thrift Shops Moonlight Madness 3 - 7 p.m.
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Christmas Eve – Shelter is closed
Christmas – Shelter is closed
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
New Year's Eve – Shelter is closed
New Year's Day – Shelter is closed
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 11 a.m. - Ellis*
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 7 p.m. - Ellis
Continuing Puppy & Dog Training 8 p.m. - Ellis*
Beginner Puppy & Dog Training 1 p.m. - Ellis*
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Cissy's "Canine Good Citizen" 10 a.m.**
Bark in the Park - Riverside Park 10 a.m.
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
Adoptable Pets at VB Farmer's Market 8 - Noon
*Ellis Classes are motivational training approaches that are not food-reliant.
100% of the registration fee benefits the animals at the Shelter.
** Cissy's "Simple Solutions for Common Problems" is a drop-in class any
Monday at 6:30 - $10. Agility continues on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday
mornings – call for times. For Cissy's class fees, call 772-978-7863.
For volunteer orientation dates and information contact Volunteer Coordinator Milissa Ferrer at 388-3331 x112.
Welcome Russ Isaac
The Humane Society welcomes Russ
Isaac, Director of Development and Marketing. A graduate of Amherst College, his background includes the founding and operation
of several successful marketing, consulting,
and service companies. He has experience
working with non-profit organizations in both
a professional and personal capacity.
As one of five children growing up in a pre-Revolutionary Connecticut farmhouse, there were plenty of cats, dogs, and horses at
home. The surrounding neighbors had cows, pigs, goats, and chickens. Russ tells us he perfected a realistic "cow call" at an early age to
help round up the neighborhood pasture breakouts.
Being a father of triplets brought an even larger variety of pets.
The children won a "Best in Fair" blue ribbon for their menagerie which
included a rabbit, gerbil colony, mountain horned lizard, and beta fish.
WAGS & PURRS
to these supporters of HSVBIRC...
ASPCA
Chicos
Computer Connection
Hale Groves
Hartley Press
Hill’s Science Diet
Hometown News
IRC Sheriff’s Dept.
Kelly Ford
Luminaries
Marquis Photography
North County Republican Club
Petco
PetSmart/PetSmart Charity
Pet Supermarket
Portfolio magazine
Press Journal
Rich Boyington Goldsmith
Sam's Club
Smith Heating & Air
Treasure & Space Coast Radio
Vero Beach 32963
Vero Beach Magazine
Vero Beach Police
Vero Estate Jewelry
Vero Home, Life & Design
VeroNews.com
Vero's Voice
WetMutt Beds
WAXE-Angelo & Brenda Show
WQCS
WWCI TV10
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Humane Society of Vero Beach &
Indian River County, FL, Inc.
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #877
JACKSONVILLE FL
Photo: Lulu Perez
P.O. Box 644
Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644
Shelter Hours
Adoption: Open Daily 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tue. - Open until 6 p.m.
Receiving: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tue. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sunday
Animal Wellness Clinic
Humane Society
6230 77th Street, Vero Beach (772) 388-3331
Clinic Times: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thurs. until 7 p.m.)
By appointment only 388-0801
We are closed on most national holidays.
Adoption & Education Center Hours
OPEN DAILY
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday - Open until 6 p.m.
Alisha Zaleuke, Adoption Supervisor - ext. 110
Visit the Humane Society
- From US 1 turn west on
77th St. (Hobart Rd.). We're
one block west of 58th Ave.
Come and see the wonderful
pets available for adoption.
Pet Behavior & Training
Connie Ellis, Pet Behavior Program Coordinator - ext. 119
Volunteer Program
Milissa Ferrer, Volunteer Coordinator - ext. 112
Animal Receiving Hours
Sunday CLOSED - For assistance with a lost or injured
animal please call the Emergency Hotline.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Maria Valencia, Lead Animal Care Supervisor - ext. 130
The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is a nonprofit organization that operates the only open admission animal shelter
in Indian River County. This Humane Society’s mission is to make a better
community for the people and animals by:
Thrift Shops
Annette Barcus, Thrift Shops Operations Manager
Patti Wolf, Sebastian Manager
Donations Received 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Vero Beach - 4445 20th Street
(772) 567-2044
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sebastian - 441 Sebastian Blvd.
(772) 589-0323
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Emergency Hotline - (772) 388-4592
Providing humane care and shelter for homeless animals.
Placing adoptable pets into permanent loving homes.
Promoting spaying and neutering of companion animals.
Promoting responsible pet ownership and respect for all life
through Humane Education.
Protecting animals from cruelty.
Pledging to be advocates for animal protection.
We are dependent upon your financial support as a steady source of
operating income. Please help us "speak for those who cannot speak for
themselves" by your donations and your support of the Thrift/Gift Shops.
SERVING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SINCE 1953