Fall 2008 The Newsletter of the Humane Society Pet Resource & Adoption Center in Warren County

Molly helps her owner, Wilson Abbott of Phoenix Signs, deliver finished products. Molly was a stray Chocolate Lab found in Warren. She now has a home and a job. Lucky girl.

The Humane Society will take the fun activities of Paws in the Park and begin a new tradition. A Pet Celebration and Open House will take place on Sunday September 21st from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Society Shelter at 212 Elm Street. We have a beautiful view of the river and a large parking lot which will be transformed into a fun day for all. This will give our friends, alumni, and supporters a chance to visit, show off their pets, and enjoy an afternoon with their dogs. Our cat photo contest offers cat lovers the chance to show off their photography skills and their feline friends. A canine costume contest and doggie games will highlight the fun. There will be music, food, and games for the kids. The Cinco C’s Alpacas from Port Allegany will highlight the event. A Blessing of the Animals will be officiated by Reverend Dan Wolboldt of the Interfaith Chapel.

The 2008 Dad's Pet Care Golf Scramble was a great success! Thanks to Blueberry Golf Club, Dad's Pet Care, Karen Sobkowski, sign sponsors, and players. Hope to see you next year! Back row (left to right): Mark Phillips, Joe Saber, Barb Smith, Dave Anderson, Sam Marek, Lori Mineweaser Front row: Patti Weirtel, Ellen Nelson, Sandy Wilks

Bring the kids! Bring the dog! Enjoy a fun time at Paws Along the River.

Membership levels and benefits:

❏ $1 Kind Kid Membership (children 12 and under)

❏ $15 Golden Paw Membership (Senior 60 or older) (college student)

❏ $20 Pet Pal Membership (individual)

❏ $35 Pack Leaders Membership (family 2 or more)

Please fill in and return enclosed membership envelope today! Or, log on to www.warrenhumanesociety.org then click HELP OUT

The Warren County Humane Society believes that animals deserve a second chance. We care about all animals. We offer many services in our county and communities that are often silent. Adoption of companion animals, shelter and vet care for injured and homeless animals, animal control, stray dog pick up, pet cremation services, tours, humane traps, obedience training, cruelty investigations and dog licenses. All of these services are made possible by the generosity of our supporters. The rewards of Adult Memberships include: • 10 % discount on a session fee at Moments In Time

Photography Studio • $10 discount on W.C.H.S. obedience classes • $2 discount off any clothes item on our shelter

boutique display • $1 off a gentle leader • $5 discount on cremation services (limit one per

year).

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HELP WANTED

Volunteering is key to any community organization. It is also the basis for an impressive resume for a high school student thinking of college. Employers look favorably on those who give of their time for others. Retired persons who would like to do “something they have always wanted to do”, or just simply need something to do, are also welcome. We have a myriad of opportunities and need those willing to give of their time to help us help the animals. Enhance your resume by volunteering at the Humane Society!

Gift Giving- Remembering the Warren County Humane Society in your will, life insurance policies, or charitable trust is an excellent way to help provide care and protection for needy animals in the future. You can name The Warren County Humane Society as a direct beneficiary of special assets, a portion of your estate, or as a contingent beneficiary to receive those assets originally designated for loved ones in the event that they do not survive you. Your gift enables you to provide comfort, safety, health and compassion for animals long after you are gone. A wonderful way to express your love for animals as part of your legacy to the world.

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Recycling Makes Cents! The Humane Society has teamed up with Segel and Sons to raise funds for our services. Donate your empty aluminum cans at the Humane Society, or at Segal & Son for the Humane Society. Drop your

cans off at the shelter kennel bins, gates open at 8 am daily. DO NOT CRUSH CANS. No glass, tin, or plastic.

Volunteers to clean our Education Room | Volunteers to help clean kitty cages | Substitute Photographer | Handyman’s Helper Sam’s Gift card for cat litter | Surgical and rubber gloves Soft dog treats for training | Pine-sol (orange or lemon) Dish & Laundry Soap | Collars and leashes | Toilet Paper Paper towels | Small Shop Vac | Postage Stamps | Purina Kitten food | Copy paper | Scissors

Thank You Society Volunteers for a Great Summer!

Educational Tours and Programs

Humane Educators are needed who can spend an hour visiting the schools, playgrounds, and daycare centers. They are also needed at the shelter to teach children proper care of their pets and proper handling of animals.

Lost and Found Pets Most lost pets can be found if you take action immediately.

If your pet strays contact: • Newspapers • Radio Stations • Humane Societies • Police • Veterinarians • Place posters in your

neighborhood

To prevent a tragedy: • Keep a collar and ID tag on

at all times • Write your phone number on

collar with a marker • Have your pet tattooed or

micro-chipped • Put the rabies tag on your pet’s collar • Keep collar tightened so only two fingers fit under • Check tie outs and door locks often • Check fences To report lost and found pets call: 726-3604 or 726-1961.

Haley Nelson, Pat Evans, and Phoebe Nelson bring gifts for our Society pets. They had a birthday celebration where guests were asked to bring gifts for the Shelter.

Sheba is an awesome brindle colored Lab mix. A stray, about a year old, she is looking to be found by her forever family.

Best Wishes Ginny Ginny Simmonsen has been volunteering for over 10 years. She has done just about everything one can do with helping with fundraising, advertising pets on the radio and TV and informing the media about the stray animals to help owners find their pets. Ginny was always there to help and give time. We are so privi-leged to have her be a part of our life. We will miss you Ginny. Stay warm in Maine.

Want to Sponsor a Page? Call 726-1961

Mike, Mya, Mindy, and Marissa Grubbs stop for a photo on adoption day of their new Humane Society kitty.

Liz Davis travels in style with her two Humane Society adoptees, Hoover and Satchmo.

We found our Forever Homes! Please help others like us.

“Thank you for Suzy. She is a joy and we love her a lot. Suzy is a true diva - a Soci-ety pet.” —Jim and Donna Brinker

Erin Richardson is beaming with her new adopted dog, Wilson.

“We adopted cats from you about a year ago. Look what fun they are having! I’m sending my birthday money to you and hope it helps. “ - Sharon Kate Harrington of Russell.

Birthday or Anniversary? Think about asking your guests to give gifts for our animals.

Fall and winter sessions begin on Tuesday September 16th with primary and graduate classes. Call us at 726-1961 or go to www.warrenhumanesociety.org for more information and how to enroll. Make your dog the best he or she can be!

A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. My life is likely to last

10-15 years. Any sepa-ration from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to under-stand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It’s crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when speak-ing to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will not forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, re-member that I could hurt you, and yet, I chose not to.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncoop-erative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old, for you too will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to be thankful your pets. En-joy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without our pets. Hope, love, and joy is here on earth and has four legs.

Looking for a Special Gift? The Humane Society now offers custom embroidery sweats, t-shirts and hoodies. Stop by and check out our great clothes and have your favorite breed or pet featured.

Kelly Gnage and Jake on Graduation Day.

Board members Marilla Norton and Sandy Nicholson walk with volunteer Lynn Barry and their new friends, Cloe and Sadie at the First Annual Hike and Bike on June 29th. We raised nearly $700. Looking forward to next year!

In Memory of: Roger Anderson Sallie Urbanik Sandy Hall Sheila Gema George Bubash I Carol & Gary Anderson George Bubash II Carol & Gary Anderson Howard W. Campbell Rev. Roy & Eleanor Forstrom Susan Huckabone Alma Clover Pete & Dody Peterson Marie Cole Marion, Mike & Susan Cole Roger Knowlton Daniel & Barbara Zingone Jr. Maxwell Cole Dave & Martie Frederick Stanley Collin Collin Family Bradly Collin Collin Family Lynn Collin Collin Family Mildred (Millie) Cooper Phyllis Broadbent Kelly Johnson Jackie L. Johnson Sophie Craker Jeannette Fredericks Mr. & Mrs. David Gowing Paul G. Duckett Delores Lee George Boyer Betty Knupp The Alfred Johnson Family Kathleen Herron Mary Barbera Agnes Rovensky Danek Agnes V. Baker Grace D’Angelo Stephen & Marcia Cosmano Henry English Steve & Susan Huckabone Nancy Frontera United Refining Company Helen M. Gatens Sally,David & Cynthia-Paulmier Betty Gerarde Blair Employees Leroy & Evalyn Churchill Friends & Co-workers Blair Nevada Restaurant Assoc. Helen, Rose & Murry Charlie Gerringer Dave & Martie Frederick Veto Greto Suzanne Barone Jim Reilley & Kathy Senchuk Susie Zimmerman Charles Thompson & Family Terry & Carolyn McIntosh Rich & Judy Lawson Donald Gustafson The Boston Family Inge Carlsson Kinzua Kougars Robert Hallabaugh Mr. & Mrs. David Taylor Anna Halle Rebecca Bozic Marian Hawks Blair

Lois Highhouse Robert & Doris Harvot Daniel & Cheryl Wolfgang Joseph Howard Richard & Alice Pedersen Joan Madigan Mr. & Mrs. Orlo Johnson Rebecca Bozic Lord Families Elizabeth Hubert Duane Anderson Ronald & Karen Rine Lea Etta Haight Scott and Claudia Haight Kenneth Haight Matthew & Colette Haight Rich and Kathy Jones Anthony & Evelyn Raffa Bart & Sara Ann Schuver Tom & Diane Pintagro Thomas Pintagro Michael & Lisa Lewis Lawrence & Jacquelyn - Gustafson Warren & Becky Lundmark Graydon & Eleanora Snyder Jeffrey & Debra Gustafson Richard & Kaye Wood Jeffrey Present Philip & Pauline - Baumgardner Eudora Bower The Lind Family Helen Caldwell The Hunt Family Mary E. Johnson Cousins from Sweden Robert (Spinner) Johnson Kelly Johnson Alice Kushner Jim & Linda Schumann Bob & Barb Shield Pamela Nielson & Family Chester Lake Marjorie E. Brenan Pat & Joann Hultquist Hazel Shield & Lana Creal Brad Laughner James Ostergard Jan DiPenti & Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mailhot Mr. & Mrs. Gene Moore Frank & Deb Kuzminski Frances Brennan & Family LeRoy Leichtenberger Mr. & Mrs. Larry Burns Mary Bonnell Leuthold’s Birthday Bonnie Corcoran Geraldine Lewis Lowe’s Birthday Bonnie Corcoran Cheryl Ann Lucks Sabra Ristau Moon & Renae Lucks Shawn, Juley Carlson & Family Allen & Ro Nelson Pat Carlson Judd & Rhonda Sharp Phyllis Lynch Don and Pam Hanna Gordon Mahan Jim & Donna Brinker

Armando Trombetta Rose Servidio John L Valastiak Agnes V. Baker Emilie M. Valastiak Agnes V. Baker Axel White Morrie Kintner Family Margaret Wright Andrea Wright Robert Yaegle Joanne Anderson Daniel & Shirley Giffin Don & Nancy Gheres Donald & Helen Chambers Elmer D. Haight Susan Huckabone Frances Durante Family Kinzua Valley Car Club Jane Young Cindy Greer Carol Barnickle Daniel Newsom Gayle & Lawrence Musser Susan Klebacha Sharon & Donald Lang Sandra Nicholson James & Jenny Curtis Vera & Dude Bonnie Corcoran Aggie & Jake Bonnie Corcoran Cora & Frank Bonnie Corcoran In Memory of “Pets”: “Annie” Amanda, Chris, Janine, Anne, Cindy & Julie D. “BeBe” Stutler Bob & Ann Follett “Cholly” Baker Agnes V. Baker “Eve” Haritan Rob & Susan Klebacha “Freckles” Kebo Thompson “Gracie” Munksgard James & Stephanie Tannler “Guido” Virgil & Dolores Green “Jakie-Boy” Terry & Dottie Sturm “Jasmine” Hamel Ann Mead Sharon Gage Rick & Patty Sherbondy “Katie” & “Toby” Duckett Jim & Carrie Duckett “Maggie” Bowler Laura Whitten “Molly” The Nichols Family Jim & Susan Haskins “Molly” & “Pepe” Mom & Dad, Sharon & Mike, Kathleen & Jim Dr. & Mrs. C.E. MacKenzie “Neko” The Ladies Joan Hamel “Onyx” Sharon Gage “Remi” Jeff & Kathy Gibbs

“Romeo” Fry Loren Campbell “Scooter” Jilk Steven & Carole Blair “Spencer” Merenick Tim, Patty & Lindsay Finch “Sweet Samantha Sue” Paula Ross “Tucker” Sharon Gage “Zeke” Stanko Lyle & Vinopal Family Sponsor – A – Kennel In Memory of: “J.R. Jackson” Brooks & Roko Whilton “Casey Reist” Mike & Karen Kolos Uncle Matt & Aunt Julie “Bill Simonsen” Mike & Karen Kolos Humane Society Staff & Board of Directors “Larry Steele” Sally, Tobias, Fletcher and Sophie “Jane Young” Mike & Karen Kolos Sponsor –A- Kennel in Memory of “Pets”: “Buster, Waldo, Luke, Alex, Fred, Madalyne, Sam, Pud, Bunny and Scooby” Bob and Ann Follett “Jasmine” Joan Hamel “Leuka” & “Cooper” Sandy & Bill Anderson “Herky” Carolyn & Don Worley “Sammy” Ross Mike & Karen Kolos Pat Fiem “Brin, Curly & Taylor Louise” Mike & Karen Kolos “Coco” Caroline Haslet IIn Honor Of: Veryl Brinkley’s Retirement Eisenhower High School Faculty Dr. Frank Butt’s Birthday Angie Valone, Ginny Simon-sen, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hoff-man Wallace Carter Paul & Betty Mailhot Kelly Fried Pat Evans Jane & Rick Strohmeyer Lauryn Harshaw Penny Highhouse Bob Klebacha’s Birthday Susan Klebacha Bob & Sally Metzgar Larry & Kathy Lang Marilla Norton Kim Kobielski Patti Petruney’s Birthday Claire A. Depto Dr. & Mrs. David Rice Bill & Louise Hill

Kenneth & Dorothy Steele’s Wedding Anniversary Sally Steele In Honor of “Pets”: “Timoflea Romeo” Baker Agnes V. Baker Sponsor – A – Kennel In Honor of : Linn & Shari Hyde’s Wedding Pat & Mark Evans Sponsor – A – Kennel In Honor of Pets: “Chamberlain”, “Clover” and “Archimedes” Karen Davidson A Society Cat Larry Burns Special Remembrances are a great way to honor or remember pets and pet lovers. Honorary Donations - Donations made in honor of someone. They will be printed in the newspaper and in our "PAW PRINTS" newsletter. Memorial Donations - Donations made in memory of someone special or a beloved pet. They will be printed in the newspaper and in our "PAW PRINTS" newsletter. A thank you card is sent and also an acknowl-edgement to notify the fam-ily of your thoughtfulness. Sponsor-A-Kennel - With a $20.00 donation or more you get to choose a type of kennel, Dog or Cat, and a plaque will be placed on a kennel for everyone to see that visits the animals at the shelter. There is a maximum of 3 lines containing 24 letters including spaces for each line on the plaque. We mail thank you cards for the Sponsor-A-Kennel and they can be done as a gift. Just fill in the comments section on where to mail the ac-knowledgement and it will be mailed saying you spon-sored a kennel in their name.

Anne Putnam Mallinson Patricia Brown Les & Carla Lewis Carla & Marion Gay Janet & Gail McChesney Dolores Parker William Michell Anne & Jack Fallin Carla & Marion Gay Brenda Bonace Martin Steven & Carole Blair Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Rambish Bob & Alma Wirthlin Julie Myler Robert & Lisa Brugler Kelly Johnson Ruth Ann McKinney Daniel & Cheryl Wolfgang The Strickland Family Mr. & Mrs. Gary Knafler Beth Pearson Anita Cohan Eunice Matthews Felix Matthews Ross Miller Jerry & Charlene Corbran Karl William Mintzer Joan Tubbs Garris Michael & Lona Lindvay Chuck Nichols The Nichols Family Arthur F. Pazderski Friends & Co-workers at Blair Meredick Phelps Tinker & Mary Maines Sarah Jane Pirillo Danny Reynolds II Pauline Pittman Harold & Emily Traub Casey Reist Sally Steele Chuck Schaffer Norma Schaffer V. Lynn Seamens Leonard & Barbara Briggs Corry Auto Dealers Exchange Pauline Smith Lias Tire Racing Arthur R. Gren Co. Inc. Delbert Seekings Randy & Danielle Smith Sandra Shannon Phyllis & Robert Borstorff Dan & Lynn Cole Bill Simonsen Wallace Carter & Family Ralph & Patsy Hoffman Angie Valone Bob Daye & Jim Sally Steele William & June Hale Bill & Louise Hill Carlyle & Lily Hoffman Bob & Barbara Hourigan Helen E. Waite Larry R & Debbie Vicini Craig & Karen Wolfe Willard & Vivian Munson Mr. & Mrs. Jim Reynolds Burton R. Smith Blair Corporation Walter Smorawski Jennie Jones Allan L. Stino Margaret A. Stino

1st Year 4 offspring

2nd Year 12 offspring

3rd Year 36 offspring

5th Year 324 offspring

7th Year 4,372 offspring

Education Grant Awarded The Albert Schweitzer Animal Welfare Fund has awarded the Humane Society Pet Resource and Adoption Center in Warren a $5,000 grant toward humane education. This grant is specifi-

cally awarded for the use of funds to educate our area’s children on the im-portance of being humane toward ani-mals. We are in the planning stages. Most of the grant money will purchase “The Kind News”, a newsletter that will be distributed to students in grades 2,4,& 6. The remaining money will be used for humane education at the Humane Soci-ety for tours & Dog Bite Prevention edu-cation. Nearly 120 children visited the Hu-

mane Society last year and were provided information on stay-ing safe around animals.

Spay/Neuter Grant Awarded by Irene C. Evans Charity

Humane Society grant writer and Board member Sandy Nicholson has successfully acquired a $5,000 grant for a public spay and neuter pro-gram.

The program is in the beginning stages of plan-ning and will be announced soon. Pet owners will be able to apply for a $50 discount coupon

toward a spay or neuter. The Humane Society Pet Resource and Adoption Center in Warren is committed to help make this important surgery avail-able to all pet owners.

FOUND ON THE WEB: “If you're looking to make a dog part of your family, check your local shelters first. Not only will you be saving a life, but you will ensure that your money is not going to support a puppy mill. There are many dogs waiting for homes in shelters all across the country—and an esti-mated one in four is a purebred!” - Oprah Winfrey. Read the full article, “What you need to know before getting a dog”, and related articles on her website: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/tows_past_20080404_c

Check out our great pets. Adopt. Visit. Volunteer. Donate. Help us in your own backyard.

THE PROLIFIC DOG Did you know that a female and a male dog and their offspring can produce this many dogs?

ADOPT ME!

SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS SAVE LIVES

Ready for the Chilly Days Ahead? Cold weather is just around the corner. Now is the time to plan for the winter months. • Keep your kitty inside and help keep them safe from dan-

gerous snow plows. • Frostbite is serious. Check their feet often for swelling

and infection. • Shelter must provide warmth

for your pets. Bedding is a must. Use straw or hay.

• Check outside animals daily. • Fresh water is essential in cold

weather. Don’t let water be-come frozen.

• Feed more food in cold weather. It takes more calories to keep warm.

• A health check-up at the vet is recommended before the snow flies.

• Exercise your pets and bring them in the house in the cold harsh temperatures.

Think about what you would like and provide that for your pet. Inside is best!

Want to play? I do. The truth is, I live to play!! My name is Pongo and I will need an owner with some experience. It would be even better if you like to walk and exercise! I know how to sit, stay and can shake your hand. I am a male

Shepard Mix, and about two years old. I am looking for my forever home.

A Family Fun Day for You and Your Dog Pet Celebration and Open House at the Humane Society

Sunday, September 21 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Warren, PA

Permit No. 115

A Publication of the Warren County Humane Society 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA 16365 • 814-726-1961 Winter Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Friday 12:30 -4:30, Saturdays 12-3:00 p.m. www.warrenhumanesociety.org The only non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the homeless animals in Warren County

Golden Paw Sponsor: Whirley Drink Works Silver Paw Sponsor: United Refining Company Pearl Paw Sponsors: Gaughn's Drug Store, Superior Tire, Warren Moose Lodge #109, Holiday Inn of Warren Blair Corporation, Tidioute Oil Company

Let’s break that chain Dogs are pack animals and like spending time with their owners. They enjoy going on walks, playing, and riding in the car with their family. Just like people they suffer when they are confined in the hot sun, rain or freezing weather. “Outside only” dogs are more likely to bite and show aggression toward people and other animals. More than half of the cruelty and neglect calls we receive involve chained dogs. Kennels are one alternative. Out-side-only pets can be trained to live inside. We are here to help.

Call our Pet Helpline: 726-1961

Schedule of Events 12:00 - 3:00 Open House * Meet and Greet * Food Music * Cat Photo Contest Visit our Adoptable Pets * Harvey the Balloon Man Moments in Time Photography * Cinco C’s Alpacas

1:00 Blessing of the Animals by Reverend Dan Wolboldt 1:30 Hot Dog Relay * Scavenger Hunt * Doggie Games 2:00 Doggie Costume Contest