The Pet Press Summer 2015

The Pet PressThe Magazine for Pet Lovers, Compliments of SafeHaven Humane Society

Summer 2015

Training • Seminars • Agility • Scenting • Manners • Good Citizenship

3F (Furry Friend Fun)

PUPPY CLASSES AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPYDuring this six-week course, puppies willlearn to socialize and learn valuable skills,including loose lead walking. Pet parentswill receive information to solve andprevent common puppy problems.This class is a fun way to get puppies off to agreat start! After completing and passing theAKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test, puppies will beeligible for a S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal and

certificate from the AKC.

Cost: $110/six sessions.For puppies 6 months and underStart Dates: June 29, 4 p.m.; July 18, 11 a.m.,and Aug.. 17, 5 p.m.

Summer Schedule

Puppy Party TimePuppies will be introduced to each other,learn important dog-to-dog social skills, andhave lots of time to play. Come and beentertained as you watch your pup interactand play with other puppies!

Our trainers will be on hand to answerquestions you have about raising a puppy,potty training, play biting and more.

Cost: $5 per class**Date: Saturdays, 10 a.m.**Free to puppies adopted from SafeHaven

Family Dog - Basic MannersAre you looking for leash manners? This beginner’s class focuses on improving yourdog’s behavior when walking on leash and greeting people. You will also learn newskills that will help when you are in the community, like leave it, stay, and beginningrecall work. We use real-life scenarios so the skills you learn are easily transferred intoyour home and every day life. This beginner’s class will not only help you and your dogto learn the basics, including “sit”, ”down”, ”wait at the door” and “settle”, it will alsofocus on teaching your dog to focus on you, settle down and tune out distractions.

Cost: $100/six sessions. For dogs 6 months or older.Start Dates: June 4, 7 p.m.; June 23, 11 a.m.; July 7, 3 p.m.; July 25, 12:30 p.m.,and Aug. 10, 6 p.m.

AKC Canine Good Citizenship ClassThe Canine Good Citizen Program is designed toteach and reward dogs to have good manners athome and in the community. The course stressesresponsible pet ownership for owners and basicgood manners for dogs.

Cost: $120 /six sessions. For dogs 1 year or older.

Start Dates: June 11, 5:30 p.m.; June 29, 6 p.m.,and Aug. 18, noon.

Let’s Play Sports!Do you want to find a new way to spend time withyour dog, but aren’t sure what you’ll both enjoy?During this course, we’ll introduce you and your dogto fun sports and exciting activities that you can dotogether. Each week we’ll sample something different –Agility, Rally and Scent Work. Plus, you’ll learn how toteach your dog new tricks and games to play.

Cost: $75/four sessions Start Dates: June 15, 5 p.m. and July 9, 4 p.m.

Sports & Entertainment

AKC Community CanineThe AKC Community Canine is an exciting advanced levelobedience course that prepares dogs for real life challengessuch as walking on a loose lead past a variety ofdistractions, mastering advanced stays, leave-its, recallsand more. Dogs taking the AKC Community Canine courseand test must already have earned the Canine GoodCitizen award.

Cost: $120/six sessionsStart Date: July 30, 5:30 p.m.

Manners and Obedience

Training • Seminars • Agility • Scenting • Manners • Good Citizenship

3F (Furry Friend Fun)More Sports & Entertainment

Introduction to ScentingLet your dog work at something he “nose” how to donaturally and help build his confidence andrelationship with you. Dogs learn how to sniff outgoodies, while you learn how to help your dog fromthe other end of the leash. This class focuses on thebasics of this new fun sport that you can enjoy withyour companion.

Cost: $75/four sessions.Start Dates: July 23, 6:30 p.m.

To register, visit safehavenhumane.org and select the Pet Training tab.Questions? Email [email protected]

or call us at 541.928.6743.

Please note class dates & times are subject to change so please check ourwebsite for the most up-to-date information.

Seminars & Workshops

Loose Lead WalkingIf you are struggling to keep yourdog walking nicely beside you, thenthis is the workshop for you! Duringour hour long workshop, we willteach you how to use non-aversive,positive reinforcement methods thatwork to keep your dog happily atyour side.Space is limited.

Cost: $25 per dog or $20 to audit(without a dog)Date: July 18, 12:30 p.m.

Reactive Dog SeminarMany people are unsure how to handle thefrustrating and often dangerous problem of dogreactivity. This 45-minute seminar is free to thepublic, and will walk you through living withand managing a reactive dog. Whether your dogbarks and lunges at other dogs, or is fearful andreactive towards strangers, this is the seminar foryou! Learn why dogs become reactive, how tomanage it and get insight on how to usepositive, non-aversive methods to prevent it.NO DOGS ALLOWED

Cost: FreeDate: June 27, 11 a.m.

Basics for AgilityHave you ever wondered if your dog could do Agility?This class is a fun, non-competitive introduction to theequipment and skills used in agility. A great way tohave fun with your dog! May be repeated as often asdesired. Pre-requisite: Must have attended BasicManners class or have approval from instructor.

Cost: $100 /six sessions. For dogs 1 year or olderStart Dates: May 26, 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m.

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Come When CalledWorkshopTeaching dogs and puppies to comewhen called is vital for their healthand safety. This hour long workshopwill show you many games to play,helpful tips and ideas, as well asvaluable handouts to take home.Training is done using non-aversive,positive methods that work.Space is limited.

Cost: $25 per dog or $20 to audit(without dog)Date: Aug. 22, 3 p.m.

Calling all kids:Spend your summer with the animals & SafeHaven

Looking for something fun and educational for your kiddos todo this summer? SafeHaven Humane Society will host a varietyof camps for kids throughout June, July and August…

DAY CAMPS9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 29, July 8,July 14, Aug. 7, Aug. 19, Aug. 24 and Aug. 28Kids K-5th gradeCampers will enjoy arts and crafts, time withour animals, snacks and games centeredaround a specific theme.Cost: $50 per child.

FUN & FUR CAMPS10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 20 to 23Kids 3rd-5th grade10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 10 to 13Kids K-2nd grade

The theme for this year’s Fun & Fur camps isHumane Heroes. Campers will learn all aboutthe heroes in the animal welfare world and getto become heroes themselves. Camps includeanimal socialization time, crafts, snacks, fungames and more.Cost: $100/child, $60 for each additional child infamily.

JUNIOR TRAINERS CAMP10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 3 to 6Kids 6th-9th gradeCampers will learn the basics of dog and cattraining by working with our experiencedtrainers and shelter animals. Cost: $100 perchild, $60 for each additional child in family.

Register for 3 or more sessions and take 15% off yourregistration fee! Register today at safehavenhumane.org andselect the For Kids tab. Questions? Call Katie at 541.926.2924.

The Pet Press is a free quarterly magazine published by SafeHaven Humane Society in Tangent, Oregon. We are a private 501 © 3

organization. We are not affi liated with any other humane organization and we do not receive any government funding or tax dollars.

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Our HoursTuesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday through Monday, noon to 5 p.m.Our Board of Directors

Jessica Pankratz, PresidentJerry Morris, Vice PresidentDenise Manning, Treasurer

Jeff Otto, SecretaryKen Fletcher, DVM

Max FrederickDena Healy

Kelley Hook, Associate Board MemberOsalyn Houser

Kathleen MagnusonDenise ManningKim KautzmanTony Sullivan

Sherrie Payne, Associate Board MemberOur Staff

Chris Storm, Executive DirectorJim Storm, Director of Operations

Molly Jimenez, Human Resources and FinanceMarti Cersovski, Marketing and Communications Manager

Marilyn Peterson, Assistant TrainerKaysha Rogers, Assistant Trainer

Ron Th iesen, Development DirectorCarrie Harrington, Major Gift s/DevelopmentElisha Templeton, Special Events Coordinator

Peggy Krause, Administrative AssistantJodi Javage, Community Outreach and Th rift Store Manager

Emily Smith, Th rift Store AssistantJulie McAdams, Th rift Store Assistant

Adaline Padlina, Community Outreach and Volunteer CoordinatorKatie Bateman, Humane Education Coordinator

David Van Loo, Customer Care ManagerCindy Adkins, Customer Care/Adoption SpecialistJenna Bauman, Customer Care/Adoption SpecialistTyler Lomax, Customer Care/Adoption Specialist

Heidi Smith, Customer Care/IntakeJames Hollingsworth, Animal Care Manager

Josh Lapiro, Animal Care LeadChris McKaig, Animal Care Lead

Jill Frypico, Intake/Medical ManagerRose Ainsworth, Intake and Foster Care Coordinator

Jen Booth, Intake/Medical LeadSarah Staley, Intake/Medical Care Assistant

Brittany Milani, Intake and Medical Care AssistantKyle Morris, Intake/Medical Care AssistantTommy Anderson, Animal Care TechnicianChristine Gibson, Animal Care Technician

Travis Combs, Animal Care TechnicianMariah Peterson, Animal Care Technician

Katie Jimenez, Animal Care TechnicianCarly Storm, Animal Care TechnicianPaul Boysen, Animal Care TechnicianSeth Lynn, Animal Care Technician

Kody Peterson, Animal Care Technician/MaintenanceIan Snyder, Animal Care Technician

Cecilia Ruhf, Animal Care Technician

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viding: Compassionate temporary shelter care; healthy adoptable animals; information, understanding and education; spay and neuter programs, instead of euthanasia, for

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In This Issue...

Winifred Moore

Jean Hale

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This edition of the Pet Press is about “fostering hope” for animals, and for the community. Just what does the word hope mean? Hope is defined by the dictionary as “the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best.” As I look at the long history of SafeHaven Humane Society, I realize that as an organization we not only bring hope into lives, but we also receive hope in remarkable ways.

In the pages that follow you will read about Winifred Clara Moore who was one of the founding members of SafeHaven (then called Linn Humane Society) in 1974. Over 40 years later, SafeHaven is still the source of “hope” for thousands of unwanted, homeless, or neglected cats and dogs who rely on our hearts, our caring, and our compassion to take care of them until loving homes can be found. You will also read about our Foster Care program, our opportunities for youth this summer, and our Community Outreach work. Each program at SafeHaven is designed to “give back” to the community and, in turn, offer hope for a better world for us all.

You will also read about how SafeHaven receives “hope”. Jean Hale was a remarkable woman, a strong supporter

of many causes, and a person I was glad to call friend. She gave small gifts to SafeHaven over the years, but when she decided to leave a planned gift to SafeHaven in her will, that bequest gave SafeHaven “hope” for tomorrow. Read about Jean and how you too have the opportunity to join other Legacy Leaders in supporting SafeHaven for generations to come.

And finally, I leave you with this true story of HOPE. When SafeHaven is asked to rescue, sometimes it’s not only a cat/kitten/dog or puppy. Occassionally we get the request to help with goats, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and horses. We try to help all animals to the best of our ability, but sometimes our resources are limited. This was the case with a beautiful bay mare who was awaiting shipment to slaughter from a feedlot in Washington. SafeHaven is not set up to handle horses, but that doesn’t mean that we stop caring about that animal that needs our help.

I watched each day her status of “shipping any day” in hopes it would be “adopted” but it never changed. Just as dogs and cats are euthanized every day in shelters, horses are being shipped daily to slaughter facilities outside of the U.S.

Her status changed one Saturday to “shipping on Monday”. My heart broke for this horse I had never met. This horse needed someone to care about her too. She needed a rescue group or person to step up and say “Yes, I will help” but no one did. That’s when I knew

I had to do something!

The wheels in my brain started to turn. I reached out to some animal lovers, especially other horse lovers like myself, and a plan was put into place. I would adopt and foster her with the hope of finding her a new home and ultimately a new life. So, the little bay mare was saved just hours before she was scheduled to ship and I appropriately named her Hope.

Once she arrived, her name took on a much more appropriate meaning. The abuse she must have endured in her past had left scars—some physical, but mostly mental. Hope is so afraid of being touched. She stands and shakes and does her best to escape. She will stand right beside you, until you reach to pet her—then she moves away. She watches with curiousity, but remains reserved. She will take patience because she needs to trust again. There is a lot of work ahead for Hope, but my goal is that I will be able to find safety for her in a sanctuary or rescue where she can live out the rest of her life without the threat of slaughter or unkindness by humans. Ultimately my hope is that she knows that someone cares!

On behalf of the animals, thank YOU for caring,

P.S. When Hope was rescued, I thought only one life was being saved that day. Just three weeks ago, we learned that Hope was pregnant and today she gave birth to a little filly who I named Lacey. She is a healthy, adorable little girl just waiting to explore this world. Although we did not know it at the time, two lives were saved that day!

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We also accept donations of items for resale at our gift & thrift store. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit safehavenhumane.org and select the Shop tab.

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5 p.m. as we celebrate our one year anniversary in our beautiful

facility in Tangent. The event will feature a low cost microchip

clinic, a low cost vaccination clinic, and food and drinks. The

event will feature low cost vaccination and microchip clinics, food

and drinks, and more. You’ll also have the chance to meet the

team from Teen & Oregon Mustangs and learn more about the

important work they are doing for kids and horses in our state.

Adoption fees all day will be half off! Bring your family to

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Foster Care

Tucker, a gorgeous 6-year-old German Short Hair Pointer mix, came to SafeHaven Humane Society in January from Maui where he had been found as a stray. His shyness made the shelter a very scary world for him. Loud noises and sudden movements consistently worried him. This made him not very attractive to visitors. Luckily for SafeHaven, one of our foster care providers, Jan Kummer, took him home to provide him the TLC he needed to help him overcome his fear of the world.

After several months with Jan, Tucker is coming out of his shell and is much less fearful of the world around him. In fact, essential oils, such as roman chamomile, have helped to calm his nerves. Today, Tucker is getting along well with children and other dogs, and the neighbor’s cats don’t even seem to bother him. He loves taking nature hikes, playing chase, keep away, and a little bit of tug of war. He is also very sensitive to people’s emotions and will rub his nose against Jan’s face to show his love and concern. According to Jan, “Tucker gives his love so freely and unconditionally that he will be a wonderful blessing to his new forever home.”

Jack, a 7-year-old German Shepherd mix, came to SafeHaven as a transfer from the L.A. 4 Animals Foundation in California in Decem-ber. A month later he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

“We really wanted Jack to be able to enjoy his life to the fullest. We wanted him to have his own bed to lay in at night and a loving home to care for him until the end,” said Ainsworth. “We were fortunate enough to connect with a wonderful group of students at Oregon State who were willing to care for him.” Jack now has someone home with him all day to ensure the best care possible, and he spends his days going for walks, visiting people and getting an amazing amount of love. And he has a very comfortable bed to sleep in every night.

Tucker

Jack

At SafeHaven Humane Society, we work tirelessly around the clock to rescue and find loving homes for abused, neglected and abandoned pets. But we could not do all that we do for the more than 1,900 ani-mals that come through our doors each year without our dedicated team of foster care providers, like Jan. “Fostering a dog or cat in need of a home, love, and care is a time-consuming effort, but it’s also one of the most rewarding ways to help homeless pets. Providing a foster home for animals in need relieves the strain on our shelter and helps set the stage for successful adoptions. It also keeps shelter space open, allowing SafeHaven to rescue more

animals,” says Rose Ainsworth, foster care coordinator.

But not all of our foster families are caring for puppies and kittens to be adopted or cats and dogs, like Tucker, who just need a little extra TLC. Some of our foster care providers help us care for pets who are at the end of their life, like Jack. (See story below.)

Think you would make a good foster care provider? Learn more about our program by calling 541.928.6280 or visit safehavenhumane.org and select the Volunteer tab. We would love to tell you more about this vital program.

Fostering Hope


Community

Do we ever have some talented artists in our community! We put out the call to kids this winter about our first ever poster contest, made possible by a grant from Ralph Hull Foundation Charitable Trust. We asked kids to develop a poster around specific themes re-lated to animals, including “My pet is my fam-ily”, “Be safe when meeting a new animal”, “Choose the right pet for you” and “Advocate for animals”.

We enjoyed reviewing all of the entries for our K-12 poster contest, and are pleased to announce our winners: Grand prize winner: Elia Rybolt

K-2nd grade first place: Cole Hanson K-2nd grade second place: Evan Fee K-2nd grade third place: Samuel Bloedel

3rd-5th grade first place: Sophie Hanson 3rd-5th grade second place: Danika Kihlstadius 3rd-5th grade third place: Ella Javage 6th-9th grade first place: Makayla Alize 6th-9th grade second place: Jadah Schmidtke 6th-9th grade third place: Chrissy Veach 10th-12th grade first place: Karmen Miles

Grand prize winner: Elia Rybolt

1st Prize K - 2nd Grade Cole Hanson

1st Prize 10th - 12th Grade Karmen Miles

1st Prize 3rd - 5th Grade Sophie Hanson

1st Prize 6th - 9th Grade Makayla Alize

I first met Jean many years ago during the days of SafeHaven’s legendary semi-annual bake sales held at Heritage Mall. We always advertised them in the newspaper and, typically, had people lined up waiting to buy from our huge selection before we could fill the tables. Jean became one of our regular customers and we were always happy to see her arrive. She had a memorable personality and a hearty laugh. She often told us about her border collie that was her beloved companion of many years. As an avid reader and someone truly interested in making a difference, she subscribed to many newspapers and publications from across the country. At each bake sale, Jean would present me with a large handful of articles that she had gleaned about animal organizations and issues, hoping that one or more of them might be of help to SafeHaven. She also occasionally wrote letters to the editor to highlight animal and community issues that were important to her. Years later when the bake sales came to an end, I could count on an envelope filled with articles arriving in my mailbox weekly. This continued for many years until Jean was no longer physically able to keep up with her subscriptions and mailings. I learned so much from what Jean sent and shared many of those articles and pearls of wisdom with SafeHaven administration for implementation at our shelter.

As my former bake sale partner and co-board member, Pat Martin, said recently, “Jean was an activist in every sense of the word. She was informed globally and locally and was willing to step up.” She certainly did that... in a big way!

Jean cared deeply about SafeHaven and the life-saving work it does for our communities. She showed that in many tangible ways, including monthly donations to help the animals. She was a wonderful friend and the incredibly generous donation she left to our organization when she passed away insures that her legacy of helping and protecting innocent animals will continue indefinitely. Jean Hale was one of a kind and I am so thankful to have known her!

A legacy of hope: Jean Hale By Osalyn Houser, SafeHaven Humane Society Board of Directors

Hope Through Art

Become a Legacy Leader for the animals!Would you like more information on how to include SafeHaven Humane Society in your estate plans to become a “Legacy Leader” for the animals? Give us a call at 541.926.2924 and we can discuss options.

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Happy Tails

I wanted to let you know how Wilbur, who our son José named Charlie, is doing.

We adopted Charlie in January after finally giving in to our son’s begging for a dog of his own. Jose is 13 and has been with us for three years. Jose has been a foster child since he was 3, and has lived in 16 different placements; he’s never had much to call his own. He knows a lot about being abandoned, rejected and unwanted. Jose is a wonderful young man who, despite everything he has been through, is an honor roll student, a kind and loving kid, and we are privileged to be fortunate enough to have him enter our lives. That Charlie was also in a foster home before being adopted was nice in that Jose could feel an immediate bond with him. We adopted Jose about a year ago, and this wonderful young man nor Charlie will ever have to worry about having a home again.

When my husband and I decided it was time for Jose to have his own dog , we knew it had to be a shelter dog. We had some requirements about size and shedding, so we decided we would choose the dog and surprise Jose with his new rescue. Jose was thrilled, and a bit overwhelmed with the duties of taking care of a small and young puppy. It has been an enlightening experience and overall very good for both of them.

Charlie is in a pack with a 10-year-old Westie who has hip dysplasia and has had knee surgery. Marshall is just a little grumpy about a young sprout with so much energy. His other pack mate is Madison, a 4- year-old miniature schnauzer who has decided Charlie is a fun playmate and as long as he doesn’t lay on her face, she is happy to snuggle with him. They love to rough house and tear around the yard and living room, giving us all lots of laughs.

We are very thankful for the foster home that took care of Charlie, his litter mates and his mother. Charlie was obviously well adjusted and had been socialized as he came into the house like he owned the place. We want to thank the foster home who took care of him. Charlie is so sweet and loves to cuddle. He and Madison cuddle together and we call them Yin and Yang. Thank you all so much at Safe Haven for your kindness, the help we received, and for saving this litter of puppies and their mother. We are extremely appreciative, and absolutely delighted with our little guy.

Mike, Sandi and Jose

Charlie

Hope through adoption The bond between pet and owner is often indescribable, and we appreciate that we get to witness the beginning of new pet/owner relationships every day. We love hearing from our adopters about life with their new pet. If you have a Happy Tail to share, please send to [email protected]

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It was with great sadness and affection that we said good bye this year to one of SafeHaven Humane Society’s original founders, Winifred Moore. Winifred, known to her friends as Winkie, along with Jan Volz and Cathy Miller, led the way to the development of Linn County’s first animal shelter in 1974.

During this time, private homes were the only option for housing homeless animals; the local pound was crowded and the community had a real issue with strays. So the trio submitted the paperwork to create Linn Humane

Society, which would eventually be renamed SafeHaven Humane Society.

This committed group raised money to support the shelter in a variety of ways, including bake sales. And when they came up short of money, they often contributed out of their own wallets to keep things going.

“What these three women did 40 years ago has had a tremendous and lasting impact on our community. Without their commitment to create a humane society for our area, we would not be able to do all that we do now for the more than 1,900 animals we rescue each and every year, and the countless lives those animals go on to touch. Winifred was truly a remarkable woman, and we’ll always be grateful to her for her passion for the animals.” said Chris Storm, executive director of SafeHaven Humane Society.

In Fond Memory

Winifred Moore, one of the founders of Linn County’s first humane society, was born on Dec. 26, 1923 and passed away on April 28, 2015

In memory of Winifred Moore

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First, you’ll need to decide if a boarding kennel or a pet sitter who can stay in your home is right for you. If you think your pet would enjoy being around other animals and would be comfortable in a kennel environment, boarding your pet might be the best option. Ask people you know if they have any recommendations. Most kennel facilities will allow you to take a tour of their facility before you decide to board your pet with them. Once you make the decision to board, be sure to schedule

your pet’s stay well in advance. Many facilities can book up quickly, especially over holidays. Your pet will need to pass a temperament test before their stay, and you’ll want to be sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations.

Bring your pet’s own food to a kennel. This may reduce the chance of diarrhea or upset stomach. And you’ll want to find out if you’re able to bring your toys, blankets, treats, or bedding for your pet.

If your pet craves routine and the comforts of home, finding a pet sitter might be the best option. Ask family, friends and your vet if they have recommendations. Meet with potential pet sitters and allow them to spend some time with your pet. Once you decide on a sitter, you’ll want to provide clear instructions, a schedule and emergency contact information while you’re away.

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Big or small, from routine to emergency, your pet is in good hands at River’s Edge Pet Medical Center

Large Animal Doctor on StaffLeah Snyder Gray DVM, DACVIMBoard Certifi ed, Equine Internal Medicine

Call for regular appointments Monday - Friday from 7:30 - 5:30 and on Saturday from 8:00 - Noon

541-924-1700

Profe ssional Ve t e r i n a r y Care For Your Pet

Monthly giving opportunities at SafeHaven

When you make a monthly gift to SafeHaven Humane Society, you become part of our Inner Circle. And your gift, no matter the size, will make a big impact on our ability to care for the more than 1,900 animals that come through our doors each year.

To join, simply authorize SafeHaven Humane Society to receive a monthly tax-deductible gift from your credit or debit card account. For more information on enrolling in the monthly giving Inner Circle, call Ron Thiesen, Development Director, at 541-926-2924 or visit www.safehavenhumane.org

Do some good for the animals this summer Looking for something fun and meaningful to do with your kids this summer? Why not volunteer at SafeHaven Humane Society? Socialize with the animals, provide love and exercise for them all while learning about kindness and compassion! If you would like more information about volunteering with us, visit safehavenhumane.org and select the Volunteer tab. Or give us a call at 541.926.2924 or email

[email protected]


News

Many seniors living in nursing homes or retirement communities are unable to have a pet companion live with them full-time. Our pet therapy program provides monthly visits to a variety of senior facilities in our community to ensure our most treasured citizens are getting the pet interaction they need! After all, many studies show that interaction with pets has significant benefits, including:

1. Lowers blood pressure2. Improves cardiovascular health3. Releases endorphins that have a calming effect4. Diminishes physical pain

5. Lessens depression and reduces anxiety6. Decreases feelings of isolation, loneliness and alienation7. Encourages communication8. Provides comfort and socialization

SafeHaven brings shelter pets as well as some of its alums to approxi-mately 13 local senior care facilities each month. Volunteers spend about a half hour at each place visiting with residents and allowing them time for interaction with the pets. Interested in having SafeHaven come visit your senior community? Call us at 541.926.2924

Hope through pet therapy

AJ & Edith spending some time together at the Mennonite Village

Volunteer Kathy Sonderman with Emma and Spirit

Who doesn’t love summer? That time of year where the sun shines down and dries out us Oregonians who have been rained on for what seems like nine consecutive months! And it’s a wonderful time to squeeze in some adventure and relaxation. And the perfect time to get outdoors with your pet. Here are a few ideas of pet-friendly activities that you and your pet can enjoy this summer:

1. Pool time! Get a kiddie pool for your dog to help him cool off on hot summer days! And make it a pool party by inviting over a few of his closest friends. While the pooches cool off, enjoy a BBQ with friends.

2. Living in the Willamette Valley means access to gorgeous parks and hiking trails. Take your dog to play at the park or organize a hike that will fit your dog’s skill and endurance level. 3. Go camping, and include your dog on your outdoor adventure!

4. Many dogs love the water. Hit the river for an afternoon of swimming. If you’re boating, we encourage you to consider getting your four-legged friend a canine life jacket.

5. Take an obedience class or enroll your dog in agility or other specialty class. This a great way to bond with your pet and teach them something new. Visit our website at safehavenhumane.org for

upcoming class info.

6. Take a walk. Whether it’s early in the morning or a late summer evening when it’s cooled down a bit, taking a walk with your pet isn’t only good for your health but their health as well! Be sure to leash up!

7. Road trip! Take your pet with you on a scenic car ride with the windows (partially) down. If your dog loves to stick her head out the window, consider getting her “doggles,” which are canine goggles designed to protect eyes and shield from the sun as well.

Summer fun for you and your pet

Shop Amazon through its Smile programand support the animals. Just visitsmile.amazon.com and select SafeHavenHumane Society as your charity of choice.

Shop & support SafeHaven Humane Society

Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card atfredmeyer.com to SafeHaven Humane Societyand we’ll get a donation every time you shop!

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Small Animal CareMedical, Dentistry,

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Riverside Pet Crematoryfor your pet’s fi nal need

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Calling all bowlers (and non bowlers)! Join Linn Lanes for a four-week no-tap singles league tourney in July and raise money for the animals! The tournament is open to bowlers of all skill levels and ages. Cost is $32 for four weeks with $20 of each entry donated to SafeHaven Humane Society. For more information, visit linnlanes.com or call 541.451.3900.

Saturday, June 27, 2015 @ the Golf Club of Oregon

SafeHaven Humane Society and the Golf Club of Oregon invite YOU to the13th Annual Better Ball Tournament

to benefit SafeHaven on Saturday, June 27. Join hundreds of fellow pet lovers and community leaders

as they raise their clubs in support of SafeHaven!!

TEAM/PLAYER INFORMATION

Only $50 per player; $100 per team Power carts available for $25 2-player team, 18 hole Better Ball format Single players may register individually; will be paired the

morning of the event. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, June 25.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Breakfast Warm up bucket of range balls 18 holes of golf Hosted happy hour Opportunity to tee up ‘fore’ the animals!

Prizes awarded for: Low 3 teams – Gross and Net Hole-In-One Closest to the Pin (KP) Long Drive

visit safehavenhumane.org for more information and a player packet

Lace up your bowling shoes for the animals

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