Tell Tails Holiday 2013 - The Shelter Connection

TELL
TAILS
Holiday 2013
Who’s Your DADDY ?
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Who’s your Daddy?
President’s Letter
Welcome new volunteers
Smile.Amazon.com
Black
Pictures– our pups at
home
Thank You to our
Merchant Supporters
DNA results
Remember homeless
dogs
Happy Tail : Clyde
“Paws to Remember” pavers
are still available. Go to our
web site:
Dog DNA Testing
For our special HOLIDAY EDITION of Tell
Tails we thought it would be fun to DNA
test a few of our long time residents and
find out their true identity! DNA testing is
fun for most dog owners but it does have a
very important function...knowing the
breed(s) of your dog can be extremely helpful for veterinarians in identifying breed specific genetic disorders and diseases. How accurate are these results? Mars veterinary claims that its Wisdom
Panel is 95% accurate, based on breed testing from 13,000 dog DNA samples
in its giant canine DNA bank.
Here are the dogs we tested. Can you guess their breed(s)? See results on
page 7.
BANDIT
CLOVER
JOLIE
Www.theshelterconnection.org
And click on the paver on the
home page.
LEVI
PATCHES
The Shelter Connection is a volunteer organization at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. Our mission, in partnership with the Town,
is to improve the quality of life for the dogs at the shelter and increase adoptions through training and socialization. A secondary mission is
public education to shift the public perception about shelters and dispel the myth that shelter dogs are “damaged goods”.
The shelter is located at 75 Marino Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050
The Shelter Connection
Board of Directors
President’s Letter:
Robert Slifkin MD
President
As the holiday season approaches reflecting upon the 15 years that The Shelter Connection has
been at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter I realize that we have so much to be
thankful for:
Jeff Rosen
Treasurer
Marianne Sikora
Secretary
Rosanne Palumbo Wellmaker
Director of Training
Regina Lagrasta
Volunteer Coordinator
Denise Waters
Special Events Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
Paula Hornak Kellner
Education and Public
Awareness Coordinator
-our wonderful volunteers who, as adoption advisors, spend so many hours helping people connect with dogs that fit their life style or, as dog handlers, socializing and giving our dogs the
basic skills that make them more adoptable.
-the incredibly dedicated staff at the shelter. They are truly “animal people” who go beyond
what their job calls for to help the dogs and make their stay at the shelter comfortable and as
safe as possible.
-the Town of North Hempstead government which has been so supportive of The Shelter Connection’s work and efforts.
-and last, but far from least, our wonderful community of supporters who supply the funds that
enables The Shelter Connection to help so many dogs in so many ways, and through their feedback, let us know that our work is appreciated.
Advisory Board
In 15 years (as of November 2013) The Shelter Connection has spent:
Sue Hassett
Asst. Director, North
Hempstead Animal Shelter
-over $115,000 for the Mend-A-Paw fund which has paid the medical and surgical bills of shelter
dogs that are not covered in the shelter budget. We are now Heartworm testing all of the dogs
and treating any infections before the dogs are adopted.
Erik Tallbe, CPA
Accountant
-more than $42,000 to supplement the shelter food budget to buy a premium food and healthy
training treats.
Chantelle DiLorenzo
Attorney
Special Thanks to:
CastleRock Printing for their
contribution towards printing
this newsletter
-more than $91,000 for physical improvements to the shelter that help the dogs stay sane and
happy while they are at the shelter such as the nature trail, agility park, real life room, etc.
In the next year we look forward to continuing to meet our mission of improving the quality of
life for the dogs at the shelter, increasing adoptions through training and socialization, and educating the public about our wonderful shelter dogs.
Bob Slifkin
WELCOME !
The shelter would like to welcome our newest volunteer adoption advisors:
The Shelter Connection
P.O. Box 226
Greenvale, NY 11548
516-626-8948
tsc@theshelterconnection.com
www.theshelterconnection.org
The Shelter Connection is an all
volunteer nonprofit charitable
organization. All contributions
are spent on programs and services to improve the quality of
life of dogs at the Town of North
Hempstead Animal Shelter. All
contributions are fully tax deductible.
Jacob Brinster, Molly Edelblum, Susan Edelblum, Ian Fuller, Fran Gelfand, Corrinne
Hall, David Hall, Kendall Hall, Laura Hall, Randy Katz-Lane, Mia Krishnamurthy,
Mary Margiotta, Kimberly Lasek, Lisa Lebowitz, Keith Mait, Roberta Oswald,
Joanna Reisman, Natalie Reisman, Donald Scal, Jane Scal
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BLACK
Black...the color of choice for dogs...it goes with everything, is flattering to your
outfit when you walk, hides a multitude of sins (dog hair) on your little black
dress and makes you look slim...is officially back in fashion this season.
But it never really went away. No household is complete without a black dog, a
staple since the 1920s. Black was the color at the end of the 20th century and
its popularity goes on. Shelters all over America have black at the heart of their
collections. Often overlooked or fading into the back of a kennel unnoticed,
black dogs are ’de rigueur’ this year for only the most fashionable dog adopters!
Come meet our most fashionable black beauties!
Ebony was the greatest mom ever when
she gave birth at the
shelter. Her pups are
long adopted but this
black and white beauty
remains. She loves her
people at the shelter &
smiles a big toothy grin
when you talk to her.
A black and white
boy who is nervous
in the company of
other dogs but so
cuddly with people
he deserves a lap
to crawl into &
snuggle. No other
dog needed. Diego
has all the love you
will need!
DIEGO
A black and white
stunner with a mischievous and fun way
about her. She would
surely be a dazzling
accessory to someone
looking for a one and
only companion as she
does not enjoy the
company of other
dogs. See her DNA test
results on page 7.
JOLIE
EBONY
NICO
He looks like an oversized Boston Terrier.
He is black and white
and a smart and confident fellow, with
that square jaw of a
runway model. He
would prefer to be
your one and only
and would do well
with proper structure
& guidance.
No matter how little money and how few possessions you own,
having a dog makes you rich. Louis Sabin
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BELLA with Roxie
BOBO
BEANS (Tweak)
BANDIT with his men
BELLA
BECKY (ROXIE)
BUDDY
SAM with Coco
BOBBY (Jake) with Hartley
BLITZ
CLYDE
COSMO
CAGNEY (Shibby)
COLA
BOOKER
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AUTUMN WIND
CAPUCCINO (on left)
CRACKERS
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BUTCH (Murphy)
BRANDO
BUTTER with Deuce
BUTTONS (Marley)
CHARLIE
CANAAN (on right)
CHECKERS (Ally)
COCO with Daisy
DAISY
NEPTUNE with Drummer
AJAX
DAISY
DILLON
DILLON
DAKOTA
ARCHIE
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The Shelter Connection
The Shelter Dogs wanted to thank the following folks
for helping make their lives just a bit better while
they wait for their forever homes…
THANK YOU to all the Merchants who have helped keeping the funds coming for the animals at the
Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. They’re eating better, playing better and healing better thanks
to the generosity of local businesses.
Please help us by patronizing the following “Pet friendly” merchants.
Merchants who helped The Shelter Connection with a special price
for:
Printing the newsletter
CastleRock Printing & Graphics, Port Washington
Merchants who sponsored special events for The Shelter Connection:
Unleashed Pet Boutique & Spa, Port Washington– Howl-O-ween Pet Parade
Shield’s Hardware, Port Washington– TJ Day
Joanne’s Gourmet Pizza, Roslyn
Please shop at and look for The Shelter Connection collection boxes
at the following merchants:
Bagel Boss, Port Washington
Main Street Wine & Spirits, Port Washington
Bott’s Service Station, Port Washington
North Shore Farms, Port Washington
Diane’s Place Hair Salon, Port Washington
Petland Discounts, Port Washington
Diva Flowers, Albertson
Port Washington Animal Hospital, Port Washington
Frank’s Pizza, Port Washington
Shields Hardware, Port Washington
Garden World, Flushing
Unleashed Pet Boutique & Spa, Port Washington
Grace Wine & Spirits, New York City
Yogurt & Such, Greenvale
Joanne’s Gourmet Pizza, Roslyn
This was a tough year for everyone.
Thank you to the people who still found a way to help the animals.
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BANDIT: Bandit is a Redbone Coonhound , American Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier Cross! His
great grandparent was a Staffie and the other a Coonhound/Bull Terrier cross. We always knew
he was part hound from his strong hound like features and a bit of ’bay’ in his bark, but we surely
wouldn’t have come up with such and exotic sounding hound dog!
CLOVER: Clover has a strong dominance of American Staffordshire Terrier going back to her
great grandparents. One of her great grandparents was a mixed breed (too dilute to identify
breed) and so her breed is a Staffordshire Terrier Mix. She strongly resembles a Staffie in body but
wouldn’t it have been great to know what that ‘mix’ was that gave her the cutest face ever! Oh
well…
JOLIE: Jolie is a Dalmatian/America Staffordshire Terrier and mix breed cross! Sure didn’t see
that one! The fun of mixes is the creation of some of the cutest faces you will ever see and Jolie
sure fits the bill!
LEVI: Levi is an American Bulldog/Greyhound/American Staffordshire mix. Wow! His great
grandparents were a Staffie and Bulldog/Greyhound/mix breed and down to his parents he was
Staffie from one parent and that incredible mix on the other. It sure makes for one cute dog!
PATCHES: Patches is an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix with the mix too dilute to identify.
Her long legs and thinner body make me wonder what exactly that “mix” is?!
REMEMBER YOUR HOMELESS DOGS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
When your pooches are tucked in and snuggled up with you on these long winter nights, let us not
forget the dogs at the shelter who are safe and warm…and loved…but do not have their own special
person or family to love. The gift of a medium or large rawhide with knotted ends goes a long way to
relieve boredom and keep the dogs busy until that special someone comes along.
Thank you on behalf of our furry friends.
Please
Help us help the dogs
At our local shelter
Yes, I want to help improve the quality of life for the dogs at the Town of North Hempstead
Animal Shelter. Enclosed is my gift to support The Shelter Connection:
$100
$50
$25
$15
$10
Other $________
Please make checks payable to: The Shelter Connection and mail to: The Shelter Connection
Your donation is fully tax deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt. P.O. Box 226
100% of your donation will be applied directly to program services.
Greenvale, NY 11548
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HAPPY TAIL:
CLYDE
I adopted Clyde in November 2006. He's been a never ending
source of joy---the best thing I, a senior, could ever have in my
life. He's a great companion--full of love and makes me laugh
with his goofy stunts. Clyde is my reason for getting up in the
morning.
He had a very painful injury but with excellent care he's now
doing fine and ready to resume the walks that he loves so
much. He loves people, other dogs and even at 8 years old he
still loves his squeaky toys.
I was very lucky to make a "wrong" turn on my way to find the
perfect dog. Thank you for having him at your shelter and giving him good care until I found him.
The Shelter Connection
P.O. Box 226
Greenvale, NY 11548
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Greenvale, NY
Permit No. 144
“Got” medium & large
Rawhide bones with knots?