Vol. 31 No. 4 Pawsitively Perfect

Fall 2016Vol. 31 No. 4

HUMANE TIMESHUMANE TIMESPawsitively Perfect: Nine great reasons to adopt a shelter pet.

CHANGING OF THE GUARDWelcome Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Scott Lee.

SHELTER RIDDLEWhat does a shelter pet need to be healthy and happy?

A DOG WHO SEES WITH HER HEARTA special dog makes herself at home.

WHO IS JENNA?Discover what happens when a mystery dog arrives at the shelter.

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Inc.

A HOUSE IS NOT A HOMEwithout a pet!

We are pleased to support the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County and its mission to find forever homes for the animals in its care.

SUSAN SCHUYLER SMITH, ASID, PRESIDENT

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ADOPT A SHELTER ANIMALDiscover gratitude and love in a delightful spectrum of colors, textures, sizes and shapes.

H U M A N E S O C I E T Y O F V E R O B E A C H & I N D I A N R I V E R C O U N T Y • 3

Foundation BoardChairVirginia Schwerin

Vice ChairHarold Oberkotter

TreasurerWilliam N. Hudson Jr.

Secretary Charles S. Cruice

Foundation MembersJo Ann BeckerStephen C. FrobouckGena GroveRobert McCabeFrank M. Spitzmiller, IIBetsy Woodruff

In the Cole Porter musical “Kiss Me Kate,” they sing the song: “It’s Too Darn Hot.” Well this past summer, it was just that. Thank goodness for our marvelous volunteers who regardless of the heat, came in day after day to do whatever was needed, whether at the Shelter or one of our two Thrift Shops. To our dog walking buddies, a “special” thank you, just when we didn’t think it could get any hotter IT DID! Regardless of the stifling heat, you made sure all the pups were walked and got the love and attention they needed.

Our Dog Park friends were rarely seen during the day, (who could blame them), but took advantage of the “somewhat” cooler early morning temperatures.

Once again, shelters across the nation held Clear the Shelter Day on July 23. This year, we extended Clear the Shelter Day to Aug. 7. Eighty-six cats were adopted to loving homes. We are forever grateful to three “special” volunteers who we fondly refer to as “The Cat Ladies.” Paula Snyder, Carolyn Duncan, and Carol Maxwell, spearheaded the effort, making sure each and every kitty went to just the right home. They also supplied the raffle items for the adoption kick-off.

While our “Clear the Shelter” promotion was successful, we recognize the real problem. There is NO EXCUSE for not having your pets spay or neutered.

It is estimated there are more than 80,000 companion animals in Indian River County alone and of those, only 30 percent have been sterilized. If you know of someone who has an unsterilized pet, please impress upon them the importance of having their pet spay or neutered. Tell them to ask their vet, or contact the Humane Society Clinic.

We offer low-cost spay/neuter services and in some cases, financial assistance is available. At the same time, why not make sure your pet is current on all core vaccinations and get a microchip to help ensure a return home if lost? Give our Clinic a call 772-388-0801.

Director’s Messageby Chalmers I. Morse

Board Of DirectorsPresidentMary Ryan

First Vice PresidentSamuel F. Beach Jr.

Third Vice PresidentSusan Schuyler Smith

TreasurerAndrew Sowers

SecretaryWendy Trimarche

Board MembersJill CollinsonCharles S. CruiceRoger C. HainesWilliam N. Hudson, Jr.Stacy KatzPriscilla “Lala” MaresiAnnette MillerHarold OberkotterDick PippertSteve SmithMaria WhittleSusie Wilber

Advisory CouncilEvan KleinShirley PetrolineMaria Segura Tiramisu is mother to the nine pups on the cover

(Cannoli, Cheesecake, Cobbler, Eclair, Flan, Meringue, Mousse, Muffin and Pecan Pie). Cover photo by Phillipe Marquis, PhilMarquis.com, 321-626-9542.

4 • H U M A N E S O C I E T Y O F V E R O B E A C H & I N D I A N R I V E R C O U N T Y

Volunteer Contributing WritersDeb FreedPaula GibsonCynthia HaskettJoan PatotaPaula Snyder

Senior PhotographerPhil Marquis DesignerStephanie LaBaff

Contributing Shelter Staff WritersGloria AllenDeb Anderson, D.V.M.Annette BarcusIlka DanielRuss IsaacChalmers I. MorseCissy SumnerMaria ValenciaJanet WinikoffBillie the Bird

The Humane Times is produced four times annually through the dedication of Humane Society volunteers and staff, and funded by participating advertisers. Entire contents copyright © 2016 by the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. The publisher is not liable for errors or omissions. Postmaster send returns to: Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Inc., P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach FL 32961-0644

Features7 SHELTER RIDDLEWhat does a shelter pet need to be healthy and happy?By Deb Freed

8 CHANGING OF THE GUARD Welcome Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Scott Lee.By Ilka Daniel

17 OPEN DOOR, OPEN HEARTYour membership gift will keep giving!By Russ Isaac

22 SASSY, A DOG WHO SEES WITH HER HEARTA special dog makes herself at home.By Cynthia Haskett

24 PAWSITIVELY PERFECT Five great reasons to adopt a shelter pet.By Janet Winikoff

25 HOLIDAY GIVINGHSVB & IRC makes gift-giving stress-free and meaningful.By Ilka Daniel

C O N T E N T S

Fall 2016

A kitten is in the animal world what a rosebud is in the

garden.

– Robert Southey

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him

wag his tail.

– Kinky Friedman


30 WHO IS JENNA?A nationwide search for the identity of a special dog.By Janet Winikoff

10 HUMANE HAPPENINGSCelebrating People, Pets and Events

16 VOLUNTEER CORNERHeroes of the Humane Society

18 NEW BEGINNINGS Out of the Shelter and Into a New Family

20 FIT & FRIENDLYHoliday HazardsDr. Deb AndersonBehavior, All Wrapped UpBy Cissy Sumner

23 WAGS & PURRS

26 IN MEMORY & IN HONOR For Love of Family, Friends and Pets

28 CALENDARLooking Ahead

31 THE BIRD’S LAST WORDA Word From the Bird By Billie

Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County

6230 77th StreetPost Office Box 644Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644 Phone 772-388-3331 www.hsvb.org

Executive Director/CEOChalmers I. Morse 772-571-6413

Chief Financial OfficerRose Gallo 772-571-6414

Director of Development & MarketingRuss Isaac 772-388-3892

Director of OperationsMaria Ramirez 772-571-6401

Director of Animal Protective ServicesIlka Daniel 772-388-4592

Director of EducationJanet Winikoff 772-571-6418

VeterinariansDr. Deb AndersonDr. Elizabeth BybeeDr. Tanya Ciacciarelli772-388-0801

Pet Behavior ManagerCissy Sumner772-571-6409

Director of Thrift ShopsAnnette Barcus772-567-2044

Admissions & Adoptions ManagerMaria Valencia772-571-6400

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What comes in twos and helps the adoptable ani-mals at the Shelter every day of the year? The answer is wings – belonging to the generous,

caring Guardian Angel and Tooth Fairy sponsors. Everyone needs an angel to watch over them, especially

homeless animals. Guardian Angels are giving the ani-mals the best life at the Shelter while they are awaiting adoption into their forever homes. Your annual spon-sorship helps to furnish the things that enhance every Shelter pets’ quality of life: special bedding, prescription diets, medical care, and even toys.

Maybe you’d rather have fairy wings. As a Tooth Fairy, your sponsorship helps fund dental procedures for the adoptable dogs and cats, many of whom arrive at the Shelter suffering varying degrees of dental disease. Left untreated, infected teeth can affect major organs and result in serious health problems. Animals needing dental care are often passed over by potential adopters in favor of ones not needing treatment. As a Tooth Fairy, you are giving these pets an equal chance for adoption.

You can wear your wings for a full year and give the Shelter’s animals a better life for only $250. If you would

like your wings to be especially significant, consider becom-ing an Archangel or Golden Tooth Fairy for $1,000. To honor your generosity, your name and pet’s photo will appear on a video display in the Humane Society lobby, and you’ll be listed as a Guardian Angel or Tooth Fairy on our website, HSVB.org. First-time angels and fairies also receive a special commemorative gift.

A brochure/application is available at the Shelter or visit HSVB.org and click on the “Get Involved” button. You can download an application to mail in or become a Guardian Angel or Tooth Fairy online. We have a pair of wings just waiting for you to show how much you love the animals.

Shelter RiddleWhat does a shelter pet need to be healthy and happy?

By Deb Freed

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In May we sadly lost our dear friend Cornelia Perez, who was an important part of the Humane Society for nearly her entire life. (Please see an article about Cornelia in the Spring 2016 issue of the Humane Times). Cornelia recognized the importance of dental care and was instrumental in starting the Tooth Fairy Fund. What a wonderful way to honor her memory, with a gift to a program that meant so much to her - The Cornelia Perez – Tooth Fairy Fund: providing dental care for every shelter pet.

A new dental treatment room will be named in Cornelia’s honor in the expanded Wellness Center.


Please join us in wishing a warm welcome to the new Animal Control Officer (ACO) for the Vero Beach Police Department!

ACO Scott Lee arrived in Vero Beach from Oregon when he was 6 months old and had the good fortune of grow-ing up with a strong appreciation for native Florida and its wildlife. As a youngster, he was blessed with a wide variety of pets including not only dogs and cats but also guinea pigs, hamsters, pigeons and an iguana.

He and his wife Paulette currently share their home with two loving Australian shepherds and five indoor cats. Lee takes great pride in living in the house built by his great-grandfather and has ties going back several genera-tions in Vero Beach.

“I feel privileged to be in a position where I can edu-cate and create awareness about current animal welfare issues,” says Lee.

He is no stranger to animal control calls. Over the years while working for the Vero Beach Police Department as

a parking enforcement specialist, Lee had the opportunity to assist ACO Bruce Dangerfield who retired this past June on many calls.

He helped Dangerfield and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County rescue a wild hog named Petunia who was begging from restaurant patrons as they were returning to their cars in an attempt to steal their doggie bags. Thanks (Story continued on page 9)

A Changing of the Guard Welcome Vero Beach Animal Control Officer Scott Lee.

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to Lee’s quick thinking, Petunia was safely captured and transported to HSVB & IRC.

Lee was also present when Dangerfield responded to the call for Laverne and Shirley, two severely emaciated pups rescued at the Vero Beach Golf Course. He was overjoyed to see them adopted into a loving, forever home where they can live together.

Scott is a graduate of Vero Beach High School and received his Florida State Animal Control Certification from Daytona State College. Lee revealed that he looks forward to keeping both the residents and the animals of the City of Vero Beach safe.

“I would like to see the number of animal bite cases reduced in our community,” says Lee. He feels this can be done by enforcing City animal control ordinances, helping people with proper confinement for their dogs and cats, and reuniting families with their lost pets by making sure all animals have proper identification.

To report an animal welfare concern within the Vero Beach City limits or ask the advice of ACO Lee, please con-tact the Vero Beach Police Department at 772-978-4600.

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Volunteer Sandy Mandel helps to stuff Kong toys with yummy filling for the dogs.

HUMANE HAPPENINGS

Celebrating People, Pets and Events

Courtney a Shelter cat who is seeking a forever home.

Summertime at HSVB & IRC

Shelter dog Cooper on an outing with his foster mom.

Jack and Bella, a pair of beagles recently adopted.


Shelter guest Wilbur hanging out in our Adoption Lobby. He found an awesome home in July.

HUMANE HAPPENINGS

Chalmers Morse, Executive Director receiving a bequest from the estate of William G. Gunther presented by his attorney, Glenn Grevengoed.

A special thanks to José Ratto and Edwin Rivera for leading a Zumba Party fundraiser at the Shelter that raised money and pet supplies.

Executive Director, Chalmers Morse visits with Summer Foster, her sister Vanessa and her brother Blake. In lieu of gifts, Summer collected $145 for the Humane Society at her 13th birthday party. Vanessa made cupcakes for the staff and volunteers, which Blake helped distribute. Thank you for this generous and selfless donation, Summer, Vanessa and Blake!

Our apologies…..the members of the Decorations Committee for the 2016 Cause For Paws were incorrectly identified in the last issue. The Decorations Committee was Chaired by Lynn Weiskittel and also included Kitty Mountain, Julie Goodrich and Leslie Cameron. Our sincerest thanks for the incredible effort from this team to produce such an impressive setting for our great event!

Volunteers enjoy themselves at the Shelter’s Summer Ice Cream Social.


HUMANE HAPPENINGS

We are grateful to the residents of Merrill Gardens for donating homemade dog treats. Many thanks!

Members of the Humane Society’s Board of Directors join Executive Director Chalmers Morse in breaking ground for the Shelter’s Animal Wellness Clinic expansion.

Volunteer Charlotte Hadley donated pet beds to keep our animals comfy. Thanks Charlotte!


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Volunteers Brandy and Katie Hall work to find shelter dogs like Bella and Jack a new home. These two beautiful beagles were adopted soon after this photo was taken, so thanks for all of your hard work, Brandy and Katie!

Volunteer Lisa Musser spends time socializing kittens at the shelter.

HUMANE HAPPENINGS


Children’s Summer Programs

HUMANE HAPPENINGS

Madison Brescia and friend photograph therapy dog Pierre.

Volunteers Carol Mershon and Michelle Smith take a group photo with students in our Animal Photography Class.

Christopher and Madeline Coppola take a selfie with Shelter mascot Mooshu, The Famous Bearded Dragon.

Madison Brescia plays with Mooshu.

Ella Fredell with Tiger during our Cat Care Class for Kids.

Therapy dog Pierre poses for Arianna Liebman.


Clear the Shelter Cat Adoption Event

HUMANE HAPPENINGS

Storm Grove Middle School student Vivian Botar snuggles with a cat in the Shelter’s Adoption Lobby.

Shelter guest Danya Etter visits with a Siamese kitten as volunteer Anny Claeys looks on.

Jennifer Powers, Nathan and Chuck Hooper cuddle with a feline friend.

Shelter volunteer Halle Mason socializes a kitten.


The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County would like to send a special shout-out to our “Cat Ladies,” Carol Maxwell, Paula Snyder and Carolyn Duncan, who helped arrange our “Clear the Shelter” promotion, which resulted in over 40 cat adoptions the first weekend. We exceeded our goal by finding homes for 86 cats and kittens! They supplied raffle items, coffee, donuts and even cake!

We’ve been successfully adopting cats from Pet Supermarket since March, and are forever indebted to volunteer Carl Novelli who has faithfully cared for the kitties every morning, seven days a week, before the store opens. He and his father-in-law clean and care for the cats and offer some special loving and play time. A special shout-out to volunteer Debbie Wegner who fills in when needed. Pawsome!

One of the most important things we can do for our shelter dogs is give them lots of exposure to potential adopters. Barbara Wood and Rich Buzzell are out in the community and at our thrift shops several times a week, helping our pups find their forever homes. Longtime neighbors, they have helped us out at many special events, too. We can attribute a lot of dog adoptions to these faithful friends of the Humane Society!

JEAN KNOESEN Vero Beach Thrift Shop cashier Jean Knoesen was born and raised in Rhodesia and later lived in South Africa with her husband. She’s come a long way to the Treasure Coast! Jean has a pas-sion for gardening and also volunteers at McKee Botanical Garden, but it’s her love of animals that brought her to the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. She and her hus-band have five children and six grandchildren, and run a local shrimp farm!

Volunteers are special people. Each one brings unique talents, insights and strengths to our organization. To celebrate these individuals, we choose one volunteer from each of our locations to recognize for their outstanding work. Please join us in congratulating and thanking these volunteers for their service to the Humane Society and our mission.

PATRICIA THOMPSON Pat came to us by way of volunteering at a South Florida shelter. She cashiers at the thrift shop, and uses her expertise as a for-mer antique dealer to work in the jewelry department. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she’s lived in Conn. and Northern Calif. Although she has three children, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchil-dren and numerous step-children, she is currently owned by three Cornish Rex cats. Pat wants us to know that volunteering is both fun and beneficial!

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ANNY CLAEYS In the few short months Anny has been volunteering at the shelter she has proved to be invaluable. When she first started, she told us, “I want to learn it all.” That great attitude has led her to become cross-trained as a Dog Socializer, Cat Socializer, Adoption Greeter, and Wellness Clinic Assistant. She also helps out at special events. Anny’s dog, Bella, is the light of her life. We will be sad to see Anny and Bella go, since they are planning to move back to Belgium in the fall to be closer to family.

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Heroes of the Humane Society – Volunteer Spotlight

VOLUNTEER CORNER

Volunteer Spotlight

Barbara Wood and Rich Buzzell

Carol Maxwell, Paula Snyder and Carolyn Duncan


The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is our county’s oldest and largest animal protection organization. As our community’s only

Open Admission Shelter, we are committed to accepting any animal who comes to our door regardless of type, age, health or behavior.

Every dollar of your support will help us continue to serve and save the lives of as many animals as possible, both in our shelter and throughout our community.

We care for over ten thousand animals each year, but our main mission is to prevent cruelty and neglect before it occurs. Since 1953, The HSVB & IRC has been providing the protection of all animals through a holistic blend of vital proactive programs:

• Adoption services• Targeted Spay & Neuter• Behavior Training & Rehabilitation• Affordable Veterinary Care/Low-Cost Clinic• Education• Behavior Training• Hands-on Community Outreach & Cruelty PreventionEach of these services plays an integral role in keeping

animals out of the shelter and with loving, caring families.Since we are a not-for-profit organization, relying pri-

marily on private donations, this “Open Admission” policy requires a constant flow of supporting funds from gener-ous people like you.

On behalf of the animals, thank you for helping us keep our promise to be there for all of them! “Open door, Open heart.”

Open Door, Open HeartYour membership gift will keep giving!

By Russ Isaac

The following infographic shows the results of our efforts in 2015 supported by generous individual members who have donated $50 or more to care for the animals of our county.


NEW BEGINNINGS

Out of the Shelter and Into a New FamilyARIEL PRESNER

Nicholas Presner went to the Humane Society looking for a bulldog. His daughter’s dog had recently passed and he was hoping they could

provide a forever home to another animal in need. But his attention was caught by a large, mature Rottweiler who had obviously had a rough life and had given birth to many litters.

“She had such gorgeous eyes,” he says. “I was captivated.”

Ariel’s story was a sad one. She was brought to the Humane Society by a sheriff’s deputy who found her tied to a tree without food or water.

After three weeks of visits with his daughter, Presner decided that Ariel was the right dog for them. When he first saw her, Presner says she was timid, and her tail was between her legs. Now she has blossomed into a confident pet and has slimmed down a bit.

Presner says Ariel is very mellow and seems to have motherly instincts toward his 10-year-old daughter Samantha and their other dog. Now she is mostly an indoor dog, although she does do daily laps around a fenced yard. In the house, she has a big comfy couch to sleep on.

CARRIE AND TOFU DANIEL

Turkeys are native to the Americas, and

were prized by the Indians not only as a gustatory delight but also for their orna-mental feathers. This, however, is a tale of two turkeys who will neither be eaten nor plucked.

Each came to the Humane Society as a stray. Each has found a loving home with Ilka Daniel, the Society’s Director of Animal Protective Services. The

brown and white turkey Carrie, is a Bourbon Red

heritage turkey. She was found roaming at large two years ago. Daniel says she loves to sit in your lap and have you scratch under her wings.

The white turkey is fittingly named Tofu. She was found as a hatchling in the middle of a busy highway last Thanksgiving. Shelter staff fostered her until she was big enough to join Ilka’s little group of turkey hens. Tofu is a Royal Palm turkey and her favorite treats are mealworms and biscuits.

Samantha Presner and Ariel

Alexia and Ricky Daniel with Carrie Tofu Daniel


STITCH KRIEGER

Stitch did not have a good start in life. As a 4-month-old pup, he was found abandoned with a wire tied tightly

around his right rear paw. His first piece of luck was being brought to the Humane Society.

After careful medical assessment, it was determined his right leg had to be ampu-tated. Upon his recovery, he was transferred to the adoption center, where Sharlene Krieger and her daughter Alyson are both volunteers. Sharlene says she fell in love with the pup immediately.

Having only three legs does not hold Stitch back. At the Kriegers his favorite activity is swimming in their pool. He also loves to go camping and attends doggy day care at Paw Prints. He is very friendly and has a good appetite. At night he cuddles in the bed with Alyson. Life is good for the former stray pup.

NEW BEGINNINGS

BENTLEY AND BELLA

Bentley is a 2-year-old orange tabby who was surrendered to the Humane Society in the fall of 2015. Fearful, traumatized and unable to accept any human contact, Bentley had not

been treated kindly in the past. This sweet boy touched the hearts of staff and volunteers who spent time socializing him, convinced that with the right guardian his armor of protection would fall away.

We knew his adoption would not be easy but we were up for the challenge. He needed an exceptionally patient and loving family. Another shelter cat, Bella, played a significant role in Bentley’s rehabilitation. Staff and volunteers felt they should be adopted together. A Facebook post featuring Bentley’s story was written in the hopes it would help him find a home.

Well, our prayers were answered! A special family read his story and after meeting Bentley, the decision was made to adopt him. And they would bring Bella home too!

Today, we’re thrilled to hear news of Bentley’s great progress; he is becoming increasingly comfortable with being petted while Bella is the little spitfire of this Dynamic Duo.

As difficult as we knew it would be to place a cat like Bentley, we never gave up. We wanted him to know what being loved felt like, and our wish came true. Today B & B are living the good life as pampered pets.

Edtor’s note: If you have adopted from the Humane Society and would like us to publish your pet’s story, please con-tact Joan Patota at [email protected].

Sharlene and Alyson Krieger with Stitch

Bentley and Bella


The holidays are such a festive time of year that most people don’t want to think about the dangers pets may

encounter. Distracted by guests and gifts, it’s easy to forget that our four-legged friends can run into holiday hazards. But you can keep the holidays safe and cheery by watching out for these common threats to our animal companions.

Tree Trimmings: They may look beautiful, but tinsel, ornaments and lights can present serious dangers. Tinsel is the ideal play toy for cats: it moves and glitters but unlike a wily laser pointer, a cat can actually catch this thing! If eaten, it can cause serious mechanical damage to the digestive tract. Glass and metal ornaments resembling dog toys can be swallowed and broken, also causing GI damage including lacerations to the mouth. Electric string lights are tempt-ingly shiny but can cause permanent damage to a pet’s mouth if wires are bitten. And if lights aren’t three-prong grounded, they can even kill. Wiring should be in good shape, so throw out any frayed decorations. In homes that enjoy traditional celebrations, wax candles left unat-tended are a fire hazard that can injure pets and people if accidentally overturned.

Don’t forget about the dangers lurking underneath the tree, too. Gifts wrapped with

ribbon and bows, and small children’s toys with small

pieces can create a pet emergency if acci-

dentally ingested. “I have seen orna-

ments from trees, Christmas morn-ing toys and things just left out,” says Dr. Toccoa Graves of Treasure Coast Animal Emergency and Specialty

Hospital in Vero Beach. Holiday Foods.

Bones and Meat. Not only are the bones

dangerous but ingestion of fat trimmings can cause

pancreatitis - a condition that

occurs when the organ that secretes digesting enzymes is over stimulated. Pancreatitis is both painful and life threatening.

Desserts and snacks can present problems, too. Some nuts can be toxic, especially Macadamia nuts and wal-nuts. The artificial sweetener Xylitol found in many diet candies and cookies can play tricks on our pet’s bodies causing the pancreas to pump out insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia and sometimes death. Chocolate is also dangerous. “Dogs can detect wrapped gifts of chocolate and will often eat the entire box,” says Dr. Jeffrey Slade of Sebastian Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic. Chocolate is a delicious treat for humans but contains Theobroma cacao and caffeine, two ingredients that can be toxic to animals. While milk chocolate may only cause mild stomach upset, semi-sweet and dark chocolate and treats made with bak-ing chocolate can be lethal. The smaller the pet and the darker the chocolate, the more perilous. And don’t forget - all that fat and sugar can make him or her sick, too.

Plants. If you are planning to deck the halls, make sure any plants in and around your home are safe around pets. Several popular holiday plants can be toxic to animals including Pine needles, Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettia.

Medications. Houseguests may not realize their med-icine may be enticing to your pets. Remove pills, liquid medicines, dentures and retainers from nightstands and tables and make sure to keep them out of reach!

Keep in mind that pets are like toddlers, so view your home from their perspective. Sit on the floor and see which household items might put them in jeopardy. And since accidents can happen in even the most vigilant of households, keep your veterinarian’s phone number handy, so it’s accessible during an emergency. You can also get a free copy of the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County’s Pet First Aid and CPR booklet by calling 772-571-6418.

Remember - an ounce of prevention can indeed be worth pounds of cure. By taking a few precautions, you and your pets can safely enjoy this happy time of year!

FIT & FRIENDLY

During the holidays, pet parents need to keep in mind decorations and wrapping paper are tempting toys.

Holiday HazardsHoliday decorations tempt pets during the holidays.

By Dr. Deb Anderson


The holiday season is upon us and our lives are busy with decorating, shopping and

visitors. It is fun, but stressful, espe-cially for our dogs.

Think about it. Dogs love a rou-tine. The holidays get us crazy. We put trees in our living rooms and blinking light on our houses. The neighborhood yards sprout fat men in red suits, reindeer and blow up snowmen. Even your dog knows snowmen do not belong in Florida. It is no wonder their behavior becomes erratic. So does ours.

This is the time of year when people are bothered by their pet’s behavior, so if you have not taken the time to train your dog, it is pain-fully obvious. Friends and family are jumped on and hounded for atten-tion. But what about dogs who are usually well behaved? Now their lives are disrupted and they are confused. They go outside and Santa is waving.

They go for a walk and reindeer are blinking.

These dogs need to be reassured that life as they know it will resume after Christmas. How can this be accomplished? Try to keep your rou-tine as normal as possible. Take Spot for his walk and let him look at the decorations. If it is safe, let him come up for a closer inspection. Praise him for being brave and carry on. If Spot is too fearful, use a happy voice and keep on moving. Do not let him get into a tizzy. Canine Behaviorist Bill Campbell calls this the “jolly rou-tine.” When the situation is stressful tell Spot he is a silly pup and merrily stroll along. If it is not a big deal to you, it will not be a big deal to your dog.

If you are expecting visitors, con-sider your dog’s personality. Some dogs love company and wish they would never leave but some dogs get overwhelmed. If your dog is in the

second category, maybe you should put him in his crate as guests arrive. Bring him out a bit later, on lead, after things have calmed down. Allow some visiting. If Spot seems relaxed, keep him out longer. If he is stressed, bring him back to the crate with a lovely chew reward. It is not punishment to crate him. It is relief and safety.

Some people like to take their dogs with them for holiday fun. Again, judge your pup’s personality. If your dog disdains travel perhaps board-ing him is a better solution. Then you can enjoy your family and friends. That is what this holiday season of celebration is about.

Try to look at the holidays from a dog’s point of view and anticipate worrisome situations. Keep your dog safe and happy. Keep your routine as normal as possible. And fill his doggie life with love!

FIT & FRIENDLY

Behavior, All Wrapped UpPut a bow on your dog’s holiday manners.

By Cissy Sumner

It’s not uncommon for pets to act out during the holidays.

A change of routine can make the holidays stressful for some pets.

Holiday HazardsHoliday decorations tempt pets during the holidays.

By Dr. Deb Anderson


One day when I arrived at the

Humane Society Adoption Center to start my volunteer shift, I noticed a small dog in a crate behind the counter. I learned Sassy, a little, 8-year-old Papillion, was blind and very stressed. She had recently lost her sight and was relinquished by her owner who could no longer care for her. Two dedicated HSVB & IRC volunteers had taken her to a veterinary eye spe-cialist who diagnosed her with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS), a genetic disease for which there is no treatment. It often develops suddenly and progressively worsens, leaving its victims blind.

Sassy needed to be in a home where she could feel safe, secure and loved. Therefore, Sassy needed to come home with me! I took her as a foster dog, but everyone knew that she would be a permanent member of our family of “special needs” dogs.

She was quiet and reserved for the first few days. Charlie, our three-legged Aussie took her under his wing. He guided her and protected her from obstacles as she “mapped” the house. She memorized her paths around our home and learned the schedule in just a few days. Outside I would walk in front of her tapping my thigh so she could follow until she became familiar with her yard. She quickly adjusted to her furry three and four-legged friends and began to show her personality.

Sassy loves to run through the yard smelling everything. She barks and jumps at the door waiting for her daddy to take her in the car when he goes for coffee each morning. She barks for her after-dinner treat and has learned to climb the stairs to bed and down again. She is frisky and vocal about reminding us that she loves attention. Her lack of sight does not inhibit her enjoyment of life nor our love for her.

Here are a few tips and techniques that can help a blind dog adjust to their new sightless world.

- Your voice is very soothing to a blind dog, so talk to him often, let him know when you enter or exit the room.

- Get down low in your home and yard to identify any obstacles that may be dangerous such as low branches.

- Teach your dog “help words” such as “step up,” “stop,” and “danger.”

- Keep furniture in place so paths around the house do not change.

Other tips and techniques may be found on BlindDogs.net.

Sassy, a Dog Who Sees With Her Heart A special dog makes herself at home. By Cynthia Haskett

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Tooth Fairies Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Doud - In Memory of Cornelia PerezMr. & Mrs. Richard Gabrich - In Honor of HaydenMr. & Mrs. William Isaacson - In Memory of Cornelia PerezMrs. June Pickett - In Memory of Cornelia PerezMr. & Mrs. Chris Ryan - In Memory of MurryMr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina - In Honor of The VolunteersMr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina - In Honor of Cornelia Perez

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WAGS & PURRS


Have you been thinking about bringing a new pet into your life? At the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, nearly 6,000 ani-

mals seeking homes enter through our doors each year. If you’ve been wondering why adopting from a shelter is better than buying a pet, we can give you nearly 6,000 reasons – plus five more below – to get you started!

Do the Math. According to national statistics, 25 per-cent of all shelter animals across the US were originally purchased from pet stores, puppy mills or private breed-ers. At the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, the numbers have been as high as 42 percent. Some people surrender their animals after impulsively spending hundreds, or even thousands of dollars on a pet purchase only to realize their animals need food, supplies, veterinary care, training - and love. If you are hooked on a particular breed, please check the shelter’s website HSVB.org frequently. You can even search by specific species and breeds.

Save Lives. If we wanted to find a home for every homeless pet in the US, each person in your family would have to take home seven just to keep up with the number of unwanted litters born each day. When animals are purchased, they not only take away a potential home that could have gone to a shelter animal, but they also encourage people to breed pets for a profit. When you adopt from a shelter, you are giving a new life to a shelter pet and preventing the suffering of animals bred for a buck.

Get a Great Deal. At the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, all adopted dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed before adoption. These procedures would typically cost a pet parent up to $800. But thanks to our wonderful donors, many of these procedures are underwritten, making adoption a very affordable and attractive option for anyone seeking a pet.

Make an Awesome Match. The Humane Society has adoption counselors and animal behavior professionals who are trained in making amazing matches between pets and prospective adopters. Our staff and volunteer counselors are very knowledgeable about the animals at the shelter and adept at making great recommendations. You may come to the shelter seeking a particular animal or breed, but try leaving your heart open to finding a pet who is the best match for you, your family and your lifestyle.

Set a Wonderful Example. Everyone wants to help homeless animals, but according to PetFinder.com only 20 percent of all family pets were adopted from a shel-ter. When you adopt a pet, you are showing compassion through your actions. People who opt to adopt rather than shop for an animal are setting a positive example for others.

Want to come in and look around? Please do! Our Humane Society is located at 6230 77th St. For more infor-mation about adopting any of the animals seeking homes, please call our Adoption Department at 772-388-3331 ext. 110.

Pawsitively Perfect Five great reasons to adopt a shelter pet. By Janet Winikoff


As strange as it may sound, have you considered giving a microchip for a gift? That small, thoughtful present could mean the difference between a pet being returned home safely or being lost forever. It is a gift that will bring peace of mind, know-ing the animal is now easily

identified, and it lasts the life of the pet. How about a gift certificate for a Spay or Neuter pro-

cedure or annual vaccinations? These types of presents are especially treasured by those struggling financially. For those who are no longer able to drive, the gift is even more meaningful if accompanied by the offer of trans-portation to and from the Veterinarian’s office. Our Humane Society Animal Wellness Clinic offers quality wellness services at bargain prices for everything from vaccinations, dental procedures, monthly prescription heartworm, and flea and tick medications to state of the art spay/neuter services (772-388-0801).

If Fido or Fluffy are behaving a bit unruly lately, it might be time for that special nudge to get some much-needed training started. A certificate to attend Obedience Classes might be just the ticket. Here at HSVB & IRC we offer a full range of classes with convenient times to accommodate busy lifestyles. Not every pooch can brag they have a graduation certificate to frame (772-571-6409).

Romping and playing in our spacious dog parks allows pet owners the opportunity to meet new friends while their dog frolics and meets new friends too. HSVB & IRC annual membership includes entry to our private dog parks where all animals must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on annual vaccinations in order to gain admittance.

For friends and family that (gasp) don’t have a pet … yet, how about an adoption gift certificate for a new furry, family member? We have just the pet to suit every need from bunnies, birds and guinea pigs to loving dogs and cats. Are farm animals what your loved one wants? We have horses, goats, pigs and often chickens or ducks to round out the choices for a new family member.

(772-571-6400).For that special gift that honors a lost pet or in a special

pet’s memory, a Memorial stone paver in our volunteer pavilion may be just the thing. They come in several sizes and pay tribute to those we cherish so much. It is also possible to give a donation in honor or memory of someone that has left a footprint or paw print on your heart.

A Guardian Angel gift is a fantastic choice for someone whose love for animals rises above merely assisting in their basic care. As a Guardian Angel, your one-year sponsorship helps provide the extras that enrich and provide for a shelter pets special needs. Guardian Angel gifts pro-vide for things like prescription diets, medical needs, behavioral training, even special bedding and toys if necessary.

A Tooth Fairy gift is perfect for someone who wants to put a bright smile on the face of a shelter pet. Many of our animals arrive with gum and dental disease from lack of proper care. Left untreated this can lead to serious infections that can affect major organs. Your one-year sponsorship can help fund these dental procedures thereby making these pets healthy and more adoptable by preserving their health (772-388-3892).

If a night on the town celebrating Indian River County’s only open admission animal shelter strikes you as the perfect present, how about giving someone tickets to our annual “Cause for Paws”? It guarantees them a fun filled night joining like-minded people. A delicious meal, meeting animals available for adoption, an exciting live auction and a myriad of gift options are available for pur-chase to round out a night to remember (772-388-3892).

Our “All for Paws” shop located in the HSVB & IRC adop-tion lobby is chock full of toys, collars, leashes, scented

candles and board games for pet lovers as well as more gift ideas for

friends and family. If you are not quite sure which gift to choose, we offer gift certifi-

cates to the All For Paws Store and the Sebastian and Vero Beach

Humane Society Thrift Stores.As the holidays are swiftly approach-

ing, please remember us for your gift-giving needs. Shopping at HSVB & IRC helps us speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Holiday GivingHSVB & IRC makes gift giving stress free and meaningful.

By Ilka Daniel

Finding that unique gift for people near and dear to us is always the most stressful part of gift giving. You want to find that special something that lets them know your gift comes from the heart. Selecting your gift at HSVB & IRC takes the stress out of giving, and it is satisfying to know your gift will be treasured. Whether it’s a

birthday, anniversary, holiday or special occasion, your gift helps support our mission and benefits the citizens and animals we help here in Indian River County. It also helps support our local economy.


In Memory of ..................by…Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Charles Alford

Amy Thompson ........................................Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Anderson

Frederick O. Sinclair .................................Apotex Corp

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. & Mrs. Juan Bello

Suzane Geyer ............................................Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benedict

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Judith Bewersdorf

Paul Otto Petroline ...................................Mr. & Mrs. Art Blanchet

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. & Mrs. George Boehm

Helen Langdon Murray ...........................Ms. Brooke Borden

Jane (Jinny) Johnson.................................Ms. Polly Brockway

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Deborah Brower

Pup-Pup & Olive .......................................Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buzzell

Andrea Miller ............................................Mr. Kevin Campe

Thomas Gould ...........................................Cape Cod Lumber Company, Inc.

Kendall Sterling Grumman ......................Mr. Chester Caswell

Toni Rilea ....................................................Ms. Laura Cesare

Julia Ghnouly .............................................Mr.& Mrs. Darcy Chaffin

Jane (Jinny) Johnson.................................Mr. John Chidsey

Bunnie Benz ..............................................Ms. Shirley Coleman

Mary Consalo ............................................Mr. Anthony Consalo

Belle ...........................................................Ms. Joan Cook

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Marjorie Cook

Amy Thompson ........................................Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coste

Roxie Vandright ........................................Mrs. Deborah Crossman

Eva ..............................................................Ms. Mary Davis

Jeanette Festa ...........................................Mrs. Carol Dennison

Jane Romeyn .............................................Mr. & Mrs. Tom Duffy

Judy Susan Haller ......................................Mr. & Mrs. Harry Duress

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ernst

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Louise Faivre

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Carol Fennell

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Ms. Shelly Ferger

Duncan .......................................................Mrs. Eileen Finestone

Lois Barshell Travers.................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Flacco

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Dr. & Mrs. Gary Freed

Rikki and Honor of Noelle .......................Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Garr

Jane (Jinny) Johnson.................................Ms. Doris Gentile

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Ms. Kirby Graham

Kendall -on her birthday .........................Ms. Jeune Grumman

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. & Mrs. R. Hankins

Robert Edward Greene ...........................Mr. & Mrs. Tom Hartenbach

Danette Jayne Erwig ................................Mr. & Mrs. James Herman

John Galbert ..............................................Ms. Joan Herschel

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Karen Hettinger

Cornelia Auxier Perez...............................Mr. & Mrs. Toby Hill

Jane Cammann .........................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holley

Kathryn Hope Johnson ............................Ms. Donna Hutchingson

Willard Reynolds Ashburn, Jr. .................Indian River Exchange Packers, Inc.

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Indian River Medical Center

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. William Isaacson

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. & Mrs. Dermod Ives

Janette (Midge) Erwig .............................Mrs. Rosalind James

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Marjorie Jennings

Andrea Miller ............................................Mr. Dennis Johnson

Jane (Jinny) Johnson.................................Mr. Milton Johnson

Dupont Huber ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jones

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Kim Justice

Willie ..........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kelly

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Ms. Jane Kent

Danette Jayne Erwig ................................Ms. Dorothy Kingsbury

Jane Romeyn ............................................Mr. Earle Kirkbride

Lucie McAleer ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Komarinetz

Rebecca Anne Streetman .......................Ms. Anne Lanier

Bebe ..........................................................Mrs. Martha Lemasters

Chinko .......................................................Mr. Charles Lockhart

Kathryn Hope Johnson ............................Mr. & Mrs. Rick Lyman

Suzanne M. Geyer ....................................Ms. Emmie Majka

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. & Mrs. George Marshall

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. John Massung

George G. Fritz ..........................................Mrs. Adele McAuliffe

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Nancy McKown

Pebbles ......................................................Mr. & Mrs. Richard

Minetti........................................................Steven Douglas

Broyles .......................................................Col. & Mrs. John Mitchell

Cornelia Auxier Perez...............................Mr. & Mrs. Edward Morris

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................National Association of Letter Carriers

Suzanne & David Geyer ...........................Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nelson

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Newell

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mrs. Penny Odiorne

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. T. Rene Perez

Ted Sinclair ................................................Mr. T. Rene Perez

Smitty ........................................................Mr. & Mrs. David Persson

Izzy Tindol ..................................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Petroline

Hannah, Havanah & Willow ...................Mrs. June Pickett

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Juan Prieto

Jane Romeyn .............................................Ms. Cecilia Reiling

Joseph Richard ..........................................Mrs. Linda Richard

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mrs. Janet Riley

Willard Reynolds Ashburn, Jr. .................Mr. Bob Robertson

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. John Roper

Jane (Jinny) Johnson.................................Ms. Linda Ruggiero

Robert Rutnik ............................................Mr. & Mrs. William Rutnik

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Baron .........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Cowboy .....................................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Leo .............................................................Dr. & Mrs. Donald Schultz

Dr. James Gilbert Perndess .....................Dr. & Mrs. Donald Schultz

Kathryn Hope Johnson ............................Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sexton

Bon, Mickey & Amber Shander ..............Ms. Maxine Shander

Sami ...........................................................Mrs. Jane Shannon

Jane Romeyn .............................................Ms. Diane Shaw

Gretchen, Emma & Ritter ........................Mr. & Mrs. Bo Short

Gail A Wilson .............................................Ms. Connie Shumate

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. Jordan Shupe

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Dr. & Mrs. Howard Smith

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. Rick Smith

Susan C. Piccirillo ......................................Tcts Social Committee

Stella Mingain ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Marc Soucy

Baxter & Max ...........................................Mr. Thomas Stephens

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Laura Stocker

Amy Thompson ........................................Ms. Robin Suarez

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Harlan Swift

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Tate

Baxter Yacolucci .......................................Ms. Suzanne Taylor

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. James Taylor

Willard Reynolds Ashburn, Jr ..................Jeanne Taylor-Britt

Bogey .........................................................The Robert F. & Eleonora W. McCabe Foundation

Arthur M. Hill ............................................Mrs. Linda Thompson-Hill

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Margaret Topping

Suzanne Geyer ..........................................Ms. Marie Tufo

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Ms. Heidi Turgeon

Zetty Grable...............................................Mr. & Mrs. Hans Van Zonneveld

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Susan and Rafael Viamontes

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Rafael Viamontes

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vitulli

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Wachter

Sydney Noel Fish .......................................Ms. Anne Wallace

John Galbert ..............................................Mr. & Mrs. Bob Walsh

Jane Romeyn .............................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Webber

Austin ........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wessinger

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Chris Whittle

Melinda (Lyn) Myers Smith .....................Mrs. Rita Widenhofer

Zetta Marlene Spiesel ..............................Mr. Jeff Williams

Mary Helen Black .....................................Mrs. George Wisniewski

Willard Reynolds Ashburn, Jr. .................Mr. Todd Wissing

Susan C. Piccirillo ......................................Ms. Thomas Zalucky

Minee Zanotti............................................Mr. & Mrs. Allan Zanotti

In Honor of ......................by…Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Calvin Allen

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Art Andrews

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Archie S. Wingfield, Jr. Charitable Trust

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Arden

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Betty Armistead

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Glenna Auxier

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Janet Baines

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Dorothea Baird

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Helen Baker

Bruce Dangerfield ....................................Mrs. Helen Baker

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Harris .......................Mr. Lawrence Barkett

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Al Bartlett

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Jo Ann Becker

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benedict

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. Jon Blackwell

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Dr. Lawrence Block

Sven Frisell .................................................Ms. Catherine Brown

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Charles Claghorn

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. J. Dianne Cluff

Laurie Fourmont .......................................Ms. Morgan Cullen

Amber Smith .............................................Ms. Kristin Davies

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Isabelle Dayton

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Randi Dempsey

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Lois Ann Detwiller

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Donadio & Associates, Architects, P.A.

Amelia Elliot...............................................Ms. Ashley Dowdell

Bob & Portia ..............................................Mr. & Mrs. Gary Dowler

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Egan

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Shelly Ferger

Sylvester ....................................................Ms.Sonya Fowler

Cindy Haskett ............................................Dr. & Mrs. Gary Freed

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Dr. & Mrs. Gary Freed

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Mike Gallagher

Amber & Daisy Manoogian .....................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gibb

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Gloria Gibbons

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Henry Gibson

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Gifford Youth Achievement Center

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Leonor Gonzalez

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Frances Graves

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Mary Graves

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Greene’s Citrus Management Inc

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Guy

Dez ..............................................................Ms. Mary Haaksma

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. George Hamner

Kaitlyn Taylor Hill’s High School Graduation

.....................................................................Ms. Nathalie Hill

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Carter Hopkins

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Indian River Exchange Packers, Inc.

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Frank Iodice

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Jim Rott Home Improvements

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Nancy Johnson

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Russell Kaliher

Jane Mudd .................................................Mr. Michael Karin

Judy Kloski .................................................Mr. John Kloski

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon Kushner

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Kutschinski

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Ellen Lagerquist

Maureen & Lance Luther ........................Mrs. Mary Laughton

For Love of Family, Friends and Pets

IN MEMORY & IN HONOR


In Honor of ......................by…Sebastian ...................................................Mr. Ty Lawrence

Mimi Drew .................................................Mr. & Mrs. Peter Liddell

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Gary Lindsey

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Miss Marilyn Link

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Gwenda Loy

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Miss Alma Loy

Jean Hopkins .............................................Mr. Jeffrey Main

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martini

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Hal McAdams

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Charles Michael

Koko Belle ..................................................Mr. & Mrs. Richard Minetti

Sue Martino ..............................................Ms. Gwendolyn Moraski

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Sara Morley

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. George Moss

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Newell

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Anna Nichols

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Marjorie Owens

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Page 2 Design, Inc.

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Richard Parent

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Parent

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Joan Patota

Jackie ..........................................................Ms.Dolores Pesce

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Joan Radabaugh

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Talmage Rogers

The Volunteers .........................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Paula Snyder ..............................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Schaefer

Sheri Anderson .........................................Ms. Jessica Schmitt

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schneebeck

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Dr. & Mrs. Donald Schultz

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. John Schumann

Lizzie Smith ................................................Ms. Susan Schuyler Smith

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Warren Schwerin

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Eleanor Sexton

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Juanita Smith

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Dr. & Mrs. Howard Smith

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Spitzmiller

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stevens

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Mary Jane Stewart

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Judi Talbot

Marjorie Hunt ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Kelvin Taylor

Cornelia Perez ...........................................The Robert F. & Eleonora W. McCabe Foundation

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Ms. Sandra Thomas

Sten Tonnessen.........................................Ms. Cindy Tonnessen

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Dan Toscano

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. John Tucker

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Village Beach Market Inc.

Bailey ..........................................................Ms. Sheila Washburn

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Brian Weaver

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. David Webster

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Winikoff

Sue Martino ..............................................Woodland Anesthesiology Assoc

Cornelia Perez ...........................................Mrs. Harriet Yemm

(Pet) In Memory of...by…Big Yellow Cat Cinamon ...........................Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Banfield

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Nancy Barnhouse

Zuzu & Sassy ..............................................Mrs. Nuong Brennan

Pandora......................................................Ms. Marilyn Jane Burkhart

Sidney Cauley ............................................Ms. Karen Cauley

Tiki Freed ...................................................Ms. Iona Davis

Tebow .........................................................Ms. Jean Dolinger

Pippi ............................................................Mr. & Mrs. Gary Dowler

Putter .........................................................Mr. Thomas Flannery

Duncan Gauthier ......................................Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gauthier

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Ms. Joan Hettinger

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Ms. Karen Hettinger

Joe Cherniak ..............................................Dr. & Mrs. Sheldon Kushner

Bailey ..........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Lipscomb

Senca ..........................................................Ms. Julie MacDonald

Tiki Freed ...................................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Newell

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Michael Newell

Trueman .....................................................Mrs. Marjorie Owens

Tammie & Tigger ......................................Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Palmer

Coco............................................................Mr. & Mrs. Mark Pickard

Murry .........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Chris Ryan

Busen ..........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Meisha........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Lola .............................................................Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Salina

Molly Goff ..................................................Mr. & Mrs. John Steggles

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Ms. Inge Thompson

Lola Hettinger ...........................................Mr. & Mrs. Peter Trimarche

Molly Goff ..................................................Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Wolf

Mac Goff ....................................................Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Wolf

(Pet) In Honor of..by…Hayden .......................................................Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gabrich

Buford ........................................................Mr. & Mrs. Doug Miner

IN MEMORY & IN HONOR

WWW.LEAHMULLER.COM

DUKE AND LEXI

“SAVING ONE DOG WILL NOT CHANGE THE WORLD, BUT SURELY FOR THAT ONE DOG, THE WORLD WILL

CHANGE FOREVER.” – KAREN DAVISON

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Bark in the Park Is January 21st!

Save the date for the 5th annual Bark in the Park on Jan. 21, 2017 at Riverside Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free! And there are more activities than ever, including the Disc-Connected World Famous Frisbee K 9’s and the entertaining Dock Diving Dogs. Plus, there will be food trucks, merchandise vendors, a dog parade, children’s activities, a free photo booth and an incredible demonstration by the Indian River County Sheriff’s K9 Department! Your dogs will also be able to participate in the lure course, agility course and costume contest!

While the event is free, we need your help to raise funds to continue to serve the animals of our community. Please form a team or join our fund-raising website and help us save the lives of many needy dogs, cats and other deserving animals. To register or for more information, please visit Barkintheparkvero.org.

Save The Date – Get Your Tickets for Cause For Paws!

Mark your calendars for one of the can’t miss events of the Vero Season, Cause for Paws, which will take place on March 14, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Oak Harbor.

The 33rd celebration of this signature event is sure to be the best ever, including an open cocktail hour with hundreds of silent auction

items, plus an incredible meal and live auction. All to raise the funds necessary for the Humane Society to provide the wide range of vital services to over 10,000 animals and their human families each year.

We rely primarily on private donations and thanks to you, we are able to save the lives of these deserving animals!

CALENDAR

Looking Ahead: October, November and December

WALK YOUR DOG WEEK

M O N D AYS U N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY

October 2016 Adopt a Shelter Dog Month 8 a.m. Agility Training1 p.m. Family Dog Manners

2:30 p.m. Agility Training



8 a.m. Agility Training

PET SUPERMARKET

8 a.m. Agility TrainingPETCO


8 a.m. Agility TrainingPET SUPERMARKET

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WORLD ANIMAL DAY

PET OBESITY AWARENESS DAY

NATIONAL CAT DAY

WINE, WOMEN & SHOES

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*Training dates are subject to change, please check the HSVB & IRC website for updates.


NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION

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CALENDAR

November 2016 Adopt A Senior Pet Month

ANNUAL MEETING

M O N D AYS U N D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY

December M O N D AYS U N D AY T U E S D AY W E D N E S D AY T H U R S D AY F R I D AY S AT U R D AY

6:30 p.m. Drop In Dog Training- Simple Solutions for Common Problems





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for adoption 5 to 7 p.m.




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with animals available for adoption 5 to 7 p.m.


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NATIONAL BLACK CAT APPRECIA-

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CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEARS EVE

PHOTOS WITH SANTA PAWS

PHOTOS WITH SANTA PAWS


Eight years ago, the Humane Society set off to solve a mystery. In the process, they

found a loving home and happy ending for a stolen dog with a tragic past.

In 2008 a mystery dog landed on the Humane Society’s steps. The question: Who was she?

Found running at large in a crime-ridden neighborhood, the beautiful, sweet-natured two-year-old female Catahoula hound we named Jenna had shelter staff perplexed. Brought to the Humane Society with a noticeable limp, an x-ray revealed Jenna once had a highly specialized surgery on her leg. It was an injury - and surgery - so unique the veterinarian who had performed the operation would surely have recognized the dog. Yet no one had stepped forward to claim her.

Soon the race was on to find Jenna’s family. Like search-ing for the owner of a glass slipper, shelter veterinarian Elizabeth Bybee disseminated

information to her colleagues across the country while the Humane Society distributed press releases, photos and videos to national media outlets. A friend of Jenna’s family soon spotted the adorable dog on a newscast, and it was then we learned of her incredible story.

Jenna, whose original name was Cocoa, had been owned by a family in Indiana that had given her to an acquaintance in Florida. As a puppy in the Hoosier State, Jenna had been hit by a car and her injuries had required a unique orthopedic proce-dure. After undergoing the extensive operation, being given away and then making the difficult move to Florida, her caretaker’s home was vandalized, and Jenna was stolen. It was assumed that she was gone for forever. But once it was learned that Jenna had been found and was with us, her second owner decided that it was in her best interest to have the Humane Society find her a new home where she’d be safe.

Within days, Jenna’s luck and life changed for the better. John and Sally Myers had read of Jenna’s plight and were seeking a companion for their Catahoula leopard dog, Spencer and cat, Cali. Jenna turned out to be the perfect match for their furry family. Jenna and Cali are especially

close. “Cali has no hesitation when it

comes to

getting attention from her big sister. She wants what she wants when she wants it!” John remarked with humor.

There may be some gray on her muzzle, but eight years later, the Myers’ love for Jenna continues to grow. “It is so hard to believe Jenna is in the ballpark of ten years old,” reflects John. “She has been a high-light for Sally and me.”

Who is Jenna?Staff remembers a nationwide search for the identity of a special dog. By Janet Winikoff


The Holidays will soon be upon us and I recently found myself reflecting on Holidays of the past as our thrift shops prepare for some wonderful upcoming sales and special events for 2016.

One year I even escaped the confines of Administration where I reside and do all the major planning and directing of the shelter. On that day, I was able to spread my wings and fly over to the Vero Thrift Shop. They were busy as usual, this time getting ready for lots of “Happenings”; Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. While sitting on a perch above the check-out area, I overheard Annette the Thrift Shop Operations Director, speaking on the phone to Raewyn, the manager at the Sebastian Thrift Shop. It seems she had “Big Plans” for a special holiday season.

There were going to be Special Sales with lots of GREAT ITEMS on the sales floor, all sorts of bargains and unique merchandise that they had been saving all year. They had spooky Halloween deco-rations and costumes, clothing, furniture and a bunch of sparkly stones called jewelry. They also had a stuffed Turkey (but let’s not go there). There were even “Old World” Christmas ornaments.

Speaking of the holidays, I remember another year when I snuck out and spent the day on top of the Christmas tree in the Adoption Lobby. It was fun to see the lobby all deco-rated and festive, but the greatest thrill was the look on the children’s faces when their parents brought them in to pick out a pet of their very own. Cissy Sumner, the Animal Behavior Manager, was letting folks know she offers free behavior consultations for all adoptions. Other advanced classes were available too.

Yup, my memories reminded me how wonderful the holi-days can be, whether you are into candy corn at Halloween or grabbing the strings of cranberries off the tree like me, it is the time to be with family and friends, and that includes your pets.

Then there is New Year’s Eve; I think this year I will sport a bow tie and fly over to one of the clubs so that I can watch atop one of those shiny disco balls as revelers dance the night away.

Remember - Keep your wing tips up!!

A Word from the Bird By Billie

THE BIRD’S LAST WORD

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH & INDIAN RIVER COUNTY • 6230 77TH STREET, VERO BEACH, FL • 772-388-3331EMERGENCY HOTLINE 772-388-4592

If you are receiving more than one copy of the Humane Times, please contact us at 772-571-6413 so that we may correct our records. The shelter is closed to the public on most national holidays.

The Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County is a nonprofit organization that operates the only open admission animal shelter in the county. This Humane Society’s mission is to make a better community for the people and animals by:

• 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.

Your generosity keeps our doors open for all animals. Please help us “speak for those who cannot speak for themselves” by donating to our shelter and supporting our thrift and gift shops.

SERVING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SINCE 1953

Open Door. Open Heart.

ANIMAL WELLNESS CLINICClinic Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed for lunch

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.By appointment only

772-388-0801

Adoption & Education Center Winter HoursMon., Wed.-Sun.: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Tue. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Dogs NOT available for viewing until 11 a.m.

Admission/Lost & FoundMon., Wed., Thu. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Closed for Lunch 1-2 p.m.Sun. CLOSED – For assistance with lost or injured animals, please call the Emergency Hotline at 772-388-4592.Maria Valencia, Admissions & Adoption Manager, 772-571-6400

Pet Behavior & TrainingCissy Sumner, Pet Behavior Manager, CBCC-KA., CPDT-KSA, PCT-A., 772-571-6409

Thrift ShopsDonations received 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Vero Beach – 4425 20th St.Annette Barcus, Director of Thrift Shops772-567-2044Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sebastian – 441 Sebastian Blvd. (County Road 512)Raewyn Watson, Manager, 772-589-0323Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Humane Society Vero Beach& Indian River CountyP.O. Box 644Vero Beach, FL 32961-0644

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