NEWSLETTER DEDICATION - Haven to Home Canine Rescue

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Summer 2010
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Our Haven to Home Newsletter is dedicated to all of the past, PRESENT and future Haven to Home Foster
Families. Without our foster families there would be no Haven to Home. Willingness to open hearts and
homes for orphaned dogs has allowed Haven to Home to place over 345 dogs in our short existence. Our
foster families are truly the “Haven” in Haven to Home. They are very much appreciated for all their efforts
as we strive to help homeless dogs in the Central Pennsylvania Susquehanna Valley. Those interested in fostering should contact Vanessa Askey at h2hevent@ptd.net or 570-568-0929. THANK YOU!
S PECIAL H ELP N EEDED
Rudy, a 1-year old Chihuahua, was relinquished to Haven to
Home because his owners couldn’t afford to take him to the vet
for treatment of his broken leg. X-rays indicated a severe fracture
and required a referral to an Orthopedic Veterinarian. Rudy
went to see Dr. Hassinger in Plains, Pa. Because the owners
failed to seek help immediately, Dr. Hassinger was concerned
that the bones may have begun to fuse. He performed surgery
that same day, on June 29.
The operation seems to have been successful. However, the surgery cost $2,000 and this was with a
10% discount given for rescues. Without the surgery, amputation of the leg may have eventually
been needed. Please help us defray the cost. Donations can be made via PayPal from our website:
www.haventohome.org. Or mailed to Haven to Home, c/o Laurie Allison, Treasurer, 625 Hillside
Drive, Berwick, PA 18603. for more information, email haventohome@gmail.com or call 570-3740330.
Haven to Home Canine Rescue has rescued and placed 345 dogs since we began in May ’08. We have
done this with a small group of dedicated volunteers, a handful of foster homes, no physical place to
call home and lots of faith, hope and charity. During these hard economic times, people are having
trouble making ends meet and often their pets are the first things that need to go. We’ve been there
for them.
Please stay tuned to our website to see our available dogs, what fundraisers are coming up and where
you might be able to help us raise much needed funds. http://www.haventohome.org. Thank You!
Enjoy the rest of your summer!! Robin and “Rudy”
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M EET C HUNKITA !
Chunkita is a sweet 3 year old. She weighs approximately 35 pounds and is about the
size of a larger beagle. She just loves to ride in cars. Chunkita is very devoted to her
foster mom who calls her the "velcro" dog. She gets along well with children, dogs,
and cats - a very quiet sweet easy going girl. She is UTD with vaccines and is spayed.
She needs a little work on leash walking but other than that she is the perfect dog!
Chunkita is house trained.
To see all available dogs, visit www.haventohome.org.
C HECK P RESENTATION
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Katrina Dry from the Shikellamy High School honor society presented a
check in the amount of $680.55. They had t-shirts made and sold them
to benefit Haven to Home. Thank you Katrina!
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Check us out on CCN! They did a story on our rescue a few months
ago. Here’s the link. : http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/
video/video.php?v=143339752343617
Each day approximately 10,000 humans are born in the U.S.
Each day
approximately 70,000 puppies and kittens are born as well.
This leaves
5 million animals without a home to die in shelters this year.
Opt to
adopt.
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Calendar of Events
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September 11, 2010 ~ PetSmart Adopt-a-Thon, 11-4pm
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September 11, 2010 ~ Doggie Dip/Swim at the Lewisburg Pool, 4-7pm. $7 per dog, humans free!
(Portion of the proceeds benefits SUN P.E.T.S.)
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September 18, 2010 ~ Milton Harvest Festival, 8-5pm
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September 25, 2010 ~ Annual Yard Sale, Watsontown, 7:30-noon
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October 9, 2010 ~ Adoption Event, Brookpark Pet Supply, 10-2pm
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November 13, 2010 ~ PetSmart Adopt-a-Thon, 11-4pm
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December 11, 2010 ~ Adoption Event, Brookpark Pet Supply, Lewisburg, 10-2pm
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December 2010 ~ Cookie dough sale and gift wrap for charities at the Susquehanna Valley Mall
To volunteer to help with any event, contact Linda Gemberling at 570-524-4267.
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The Steiner family, mom Wendy and boys Jalen
and Drew, were looking for their first dog. They
were a little nervous, wondering what to expect,
but met and fell in love with Stella instantly.
When Stella went to their house for a visit it was
like she belonged there. A week after that meeting
Stella moved into their hearts and home. Stella, a
medium sized mix, with a sweet disposition was a
great match for this family. After the first day,
Jalen said, "Is it possible to love something right
away? Cuz I think I love Stella." It didn't take
long for them to learn what Stella wanted and for
Stella to learn their routine. Within a couple
days Stella had adjusted to her new home and the
boys had adjusted to their new pet. Wendy says,
"Adopting Stella through Haven to Home was an
incredibly smooth and easy process. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful dog to complete our
family.”
Foster a Dog...Save a Life!
If you're curious about what it takes to be a foster parent to an abandoned or stray dog, take a minute to
read our frequently asked questions at www.haventohome.org.
What is a foster home? Foster parents provide temporary homes for dogs prior to adoption. Providing foster care is a
wonderful and personal way to contribute to saving homeless pets. Haven to Home is seeking foster homes for dogs only.
M EET R UBY !
Ruby is 10-12 months old and weighs 45 lbs. She was found as a stray that no
one was looking for. Ruby is beautifully marked in black and white and looks like
she has eye and lip liner on. Her favorite toys are the stuffies, the ball, the frisbee,
the chewy bones, well Ok, she likes them all! She has no trouble sharing them
with either human or canine friends and plays well with other dogs both big and
small. She is housebroken, not crate trained, but is well-behaved when loose in
the house. Ruby walks well on leash, sleeps on the couch at night and is affectionate and enjoys belly rubs. While she loves her foster dad, she doesn't seem to
like men who are carrying something in their hand and is fearful when foster
mom gets the broom out to sweep the floor. Ruby is a smart girl with lots of potential and could do well at agility or make a good running partner. Ruby is up-to
-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed.
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D ONATIONS
AND MEMORIALS
~ T HANK
YOU !
Nicole and John Redman
LaDawn Sheaffer
Kevin Taylor
Walmart
Jennifer Ward
Watsontown Vacation Bible School
Darcy Washburn
Thanks again Bill and Gloria!
Jill Weaver
On July 10, Haven to Home hosted a festival in Huf- Corey Woodstock
nagle Park, Lewisburg, with the Kidney Foundation
In Memory:
of Central Pa. Special thanks to Tony’s Deli, Williamsport, Brusters Ice Cream, Williamsport, The Laurie Allison ~ In memory of Virginia Herring’s
schnauzer Casey who passed away in June.
Whole Enchilada Wagon, Schwans, Middleswarth
Potato Chip Co., Pepsi, Weis Markets and Giant.
Victor Deihl and Stuart Roe ~ In memory of Dakota
Helpers:
Jimmy Thompson
Alli Hartzell
Jane Taylor ~ In loving memory of our Golden
Tiffany Hess
Claire Perrin
“Sadie.” She was 13 years old and a determined
Sharm Liddick
Frank Perrin
fighter to the end.
Kellee Kissinger
Marjean Krech
Ruby Baker
Amy Reickert
In Honor:
Jen Gross
Jolyn Burrel
Alison Confer ~ in honor of Georgia
Connie Mattis
Mackenzie Keely
Marna Moss
Hal Crozier
Rudy’s Surgery:
Jim and Lynda Burns
Floyd, Dustin and
Amanda Bashore
Mike Catherman
Sam
Virginia Butler
Randy
Judy Fisher
Laura Arndt
Debra Gray
Katrina Mowery
Pamela & Deb Gross
Geraldine Johnson
Donations:
Ruta Karelis
Rebecca Anstey
Jacquin Kichman
Barb Barnhart
Lindsay Lawer
Margaret Bieber
Jane Lewellyn
Richard Bonham
Jake Mangels
Tina Campbell
Cathy Ranck
Dianne Eberle
Rebecca Spirko
Furmanos
Dennis Winehold
Pete Gager
Robert Walter
Sabrina Goss
Kathleen Hummel
New Membership:
Crystal Jones
Amy Rickert
Kimberly Mincemoyer
Big thanks to Bill and Gloria
Lehman of the Flower Tents for
their generous donation. They
sold off their remaining flowers
for a donation to our rescue.
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IS LOST ...
Or you find a stray dog. What do you do next?
Obviously, check for a collar and ID tag. Ideally, a dog should have a rabies tag, a county license, and a tag with
owner’s phone number on it. Call the county number on the license to get owner’s name. If there’s a rabies tag, it
will have an ID number and the name of the veterinary office; call the vet’s office for owner information. If there is
no ID, take the dog to a nearby vet to be scanned for a microchip. Tattoos are usually found on inner thigh or in an
ear.
Call the local vet offices including the emergency vet clinic, the local SPCAs, and local animal control officer and/
or county dog warden. Local police departments will take information or can provide information on local animal
control officers.
Not many local radio stations will announce it on air, but most will take the information and connect callers with
each other should both the “loser” and the “finder” call. Place a found ad in the newspaper. If you have found a
dog, provide only basic information in the ad, let callers provide identifying information. For example, instead of
saying “Found male black lab with white spot, neutered,” just say “Large black dog found in Lewisburg.”
Email the information to family and friends. Sending the information to a rescue group like Haven to Home will
allow it to be distributed to a large network of people concerned with animal welfare. Facebook or My space pages
are a good option too.
Below is the protocol that Haven to Home uses with local contact information:
1. Check for rabies tag, license or tattoo (may be located in ear or inner thigh). Also a vet can scan the dog for a
microchip.
2. Contact Lycoming Co. SPCA (570-322-4646) and Danville SPCA (570-275-0340) and local veterinarian offices.
3. Place an ad in the Daily Item (570-286-5671). There is no charge for a found dog. Do not give detailed information about the dog so the owner can give you proper identification (e.g. black dog found in Timbuktu area).
The actual owner will be able to tell you the gender, collar, markings, etc.
4. Call your local police and dog wardens: Northumberland County, Alan Fegley (570-286-0424); Union and
Snyder Counties, Ken Snyder (570-837-1915), Milton area, Sam Shaffer and Wayne Hoover, Lewisburg area
(570-412-6748).
5. Take a picture of the dog from the chest up. Do not reveal what gender the dog in the photo. An H2H representative may be able to come and take the picture to circulate through our network.
6. CATV will run an ad. Contact Jill Cotner, jillcotner@ccn-productions.com, 570-275-9661, ext. 144.
7. Call the local radio stations. They may take the information from you and offer to share it if anyone calls.
WILQ will put it on the air (800-377-1051).
Note to Self:
Is my dog wearing an ID tag? If not, make getting a tag with your contact information and a dog license high priority on your to-do list. Consider calling the vet for a
Microchip too.
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F OSTER
PROFILE —J UANITA
M OORE
Juanita fosters Haven to Home dogs because she loves dogs and she finds it
very disturbing to see dogs that are abused and not loved like they should
be. She wants to show them that they are loveable and that they have a place
in a loving home. There is nothing more satisfying then to love a dog and get
them ready to go to that perfect home where they will be loved as a member
of a family. She even likes to get them a little spoiled. Her daughter wanted
her to volunteer at the hospital or at a nursing home but when she started to
foster dogs, her daughter agreed that this is what she was meant to do.
Pictured: Haven to Home's foster mom, Juanita Moore, with her own dogs, Poodles Gigi, Jasmine, Sienna, Maisha, and foster dog Dolly, a Chihuahua.
N EW F UNDRAISING E VENT - Y APPY H OUR !!
Beginning August 12 and continuing through October, every Thursday from 5:30 until
8:30 PM will be "Yappy Hour" at Lewisburg’s Town Tavern. No, it’s not a typo, yes-it’s Yappy not Happy Hour. Haven to Home has teamed up with the Town Tavern for a
Happy Hour with a canine twist. A percentage of each evening's sales on the patio and
shanty will go to Haven to Home Canine Rescue. Patrons are invited and encouraged to
bring their well- behaved dogs who are on a leash and current on vaccines to enjoy an
evening of socializing. H2H volunteers will also be there holding raffle drawings, providing information and showcasing their adoptable dogs. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer with this fun
new event or just stop by to visit and have some refreshments.
S UMMER P ET C ARE
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NEVER leave your pet in the car. Though it may seem cool outside, the sun can raise the temperature
inside your car to 120 degrees in a matter of minutes! Be kind, and leave them at home.
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Water, water everywhere! Whether you’re indoors or out, both you and your pet need access to lots of
fresh water during the summer, so check their water bowls several times a day to be sure it’s full. If you
and your dog venture out for the afternoon or to the dog park, bring plenty of water for both of you.
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Your dog shouldn’t be left outside unsupervised on long, hot days, even in the shade. Shade can move
throughout the afternoon, and pets can become ill quickly if they overheat, so keep them inside as much
as possible.
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Signs of heatstroke: Panting, staring, anxious expression, refusal to obey commands, warm dry skin, high
fever, rapid heartbeat, vomiting and collapse.
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Place a cool, wet towel over your dog or move them to a cool place, and call your veterinarian or emergency clinic.
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MEET SIRAS
If you are looking for a loyal and loving companion I'm the guy.
My name is Siras. I am a French Mastiff mix. Remember Hooch from Turner
and Hooch? That's the kind of dog I am, but not that big and I don't get in that
much trouble. I am a puppy about a year old who loves to run and play. I am
learning how to play nice with other dogs, but would be quite content to be your
only dog. I love people, walks and belly rubs. I am very cuddly and fun to be
with. I really like to play fetch, tug of war, go for rides and will happily go for
ice cream with you or play in the river. If you will give me lots of love, I will
make you smile every day. I am good with kids, but tend to knock the little ones
over so I would do better in a home with bigger kids.
U SING
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H EAD H ALTER
If you’re looking for the
most gentle way to control even the largest of
dogs and keep them from
pulling in a way that
doesn't choke him and
doesn't hurt him, you'll
want to use a head halter.
his head is automatically
pulled to the side, which
is uncomfortable, and
teaches dogs that the only
way to avoid this annoying sideways pulling action is to stop pulling.
It’s a great quick fix.
It is a law of nature that
wherever the head is
pointed is where the animal will go. And this
concept controls even
the largest of animals. It
was invented for horses
in the first place and
works off the same concept.
These head halters are
NOT muzzles. They still
let the dog fully open his
mouth, they are purely
for preventing leash pulling.
If your dog pulls forward, with a head halter
When you get your head
halter you’ll have to
probably spend a few
days getting your dog
used to the device. Dogs
that really pull seem to
object the most to the halter.
This is the same thing that
happens with many dogs
when they put a collar on for
the first time or wear a leash
for the first time. They spend
a few days, hours or minutes
throwing a fit, and then they
get used to it.
To get your dog used to it,
take two days where several
times you put the halter on
your dog and then do something your dog REALLY
loves for five minutes, then
remove the halter when
you’re done.
The core of Haven to
Home can be
summed up by our
mission statement
“Our mission is to
rescue dogs in need,
rehabilitate them in a
quality, nurturing
environment, and rehome them in a loving, responsible, permanent home as soon
as possible. We will
strive to promote a
culture of kindness in
our community
Important Numbers to Know!
To report animal cruelty, contact Officer Jack Audrey for Snyder and Union Counties and Officer Kris Sullivan in
Northumberland County. For all counties, you can call the hotline at
1-866-601-7722
240 Lepley Road
Winfield, Pa, 17889
Adoptions Info
haventohome@gmail.com ....................(570) 374-0330
Volunteering
Linda G. .. lindagemberling@hotmail.com…...(570) 524-4267
Membership & General Information
Linda H. ............ rushmere1@aol.com .... (570) 286-5193
Donations/Memorials:
Laurie ... allisonh2h@verizon.net... .(570) 752-3778
Foster Coordinator
Vanessa ..........h2hevent@ptd.net ........(570)-568-0929
Fundraising
Penny……...pcoup@verizon.net…..(570) 412-3926
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Do a good deed, please don’t breed…rescue and adopt!! Thanks! ~ Lassie
100 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg, PA 17837 Specializing in Natural and Premium Foods and Treats Professional Groomer on Staff Phone: 570‐522‐0322 Those that want to help but are unable to foster or adopt can still make a difference in other ways by volunteering.
Contact Vanessa at h2hevent@ptd.net. Some of those helpful activities include dog transportation, fundraising, adopt
-a-thons, dog handling at events, home visits, and exercising with a dog. Donations are always welcome! We are
currently in need of nylon leashes, postage stamps, crates (all sizes), toys, treats, beds, stainless steel dog dishes, feeding stands, Lupine combo or Premier Martingale collars. If you shop online consider shopping through I Give. Go to
www.igive.com and select Haven to Home as your cause. Monetary donations are always needed and appreciated.
Checks can be written to “Haven to Home” and mailed to Laurie Allison, Treasurer, 625 Hillside Drive, Berwick, PA
18603. Those who prefer to use a credit card may visit our website and donate via PayPal.
We wish to acknowledge our deep gratitude to one of our fellow animal care organizations for all that they do. Haven
to Home thanks SUN P.E.T.S. (Prevent Excess Through Sterilization) for their continued support. For more information about SUN P.E.T.S., please visit their website at www.sunpets.org.