August-September 2014.indd - Colonial Capital Humane Society
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August-September 2014.indd - Colonial Capital Humane Society
August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 1 AnimaLetter August-September 2014 M AY W E P ICK Y OUR B RAIN ? O ur membership is a tremendous untapped resource of people who believe in our mission. Thousands of dollars are diverted from our cats and dogs when we must pay for such expertise as legal opinions, architectural plans, general contractor oversight, or accounting. We would like to be able to ask for help when we are presented with challenges or opportunities that require a considered opinion before progressing. If you have a specialty that you feel could help us, please send an email to bjf1966@gmail.com. This does not mean you automatically agree to help; it means you will consider whether it’s feasible for you to do so. Thank you. A Bounty of Blessings E ACH WEEK, CCHS goes through 20-25 boxes of litter, 14 bags of Purina Cat Chow, 6 bags of Pro Pac dog food. Dr. Alexis Vidaurri of Craven Animal Hospital saw a CCHS volunteer at Target with hauling cartloads of pet food and cat litter. She learned that CCHS’s usual low-cost (sometimes free) source of food was unable to help at this time, and the volunteer was going to purchase the items out of her own pocket. Dr. Vidaurri opened her wallet and basically emptied it into the volunteer’s hand. The compassion shown was very moving. Thank you, Dr. Vidaurri, for caring. Adoptions! Dogs Abbagail—black lab mix BooBoo—chihuaha Buster—yellow lab mix Chance—retriever mix Conner—black lab mix Charlee—shep. mix puppy Ella—shep./lab mix puppy Kaylee—beagle Larry—beagle mix puppy Leo—beagle mix puppy Lila—beagle mix puppy Little Belle—chihuahua Louie—beagle mix puppy Luigi—beagle mix puppy Tank—beagle mix puppy Traveler—bulldog mix Walker—hound Cats Blaze—grey kitten Julia—buff kitten Leo—brown tabby kitten Penelope—white/brown tabby kitten Princess—calico kitten Pumpkin—calico kitten Reno—brown tabby kitten Stubbie—calico Tanya—DLH white/brown kitten Key DSH—domestic short-hair DLH—domestic long-hair 1. Senior 2. Special needs 3. Declawed cat In This issue: A Bounty of Blessings 1 Adoptions 1 Membership Renewals & Donations 2 Update from Adoptive Families 3 Order now! CCHS 2015 Calendar 3 Looking for Their Forever Homes 4-5 Spay/Neuter Program Returns 6 2013 Shelter Statistics 6 Lions, Tigers, and Pit Bulls? 7 Scenes from the Shelter 8 Community Resources 9 Volunteer with CCHS 9 CCHS Yard Sale Schedule 9 ForeverHome 2014 Don’t miss it! 10 Our Wish List If you happen to be near Petsense, where we have a bin for donated items, we would appreciate any contributions of the following items from our CCHS Donation Wish List. Abbagail ITEM Larry & Luigi Leo, Reno Walker Dawn dish detergent 13-gallon Glad trash bags Black contractor plastic bags Clorox Canned Friskies cat food Purina dry cat food Canned Pedigree dog food Purina dry dog food Fresh Step scoopable litter MONTHLY NEED 4 lg. bottles 4 45-bag boxes 4 boxes 5 gallons 200 cans 10 large bags 200 cans 10 large bags 25 boxes August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 2 MEMBERSHIP, DONATIONS & TRIBUTES August-September 2014 Our expenses are unending; your donations have kept us afloat. Thank you for your generous support of Colonial Capital Humane Society. Please know that every gift is greatly appreciated. MEMBERSHIPS / GENERAL GIFTS Angela Aldridge, Patron Judith & Thomas Balsanek Chris & Sandra Barta, Sponsor Dana & Timothy Bayliss, Sponsor Beaufort County United Way, Inc., Sponsor Robert & Sharon Buckley George P. Byrd, Sponsor Sylvia W. Clark, Sponsor Jennifer Coventry, Sustainer Georgia Crawford, Sponsor William H. Dams Diana D’Aarco Stephen & Marilyn Durci, Patron James & Pamela Gray Family Revocable Trust, Benefactor Mary Lynn Howell Linda & Bryce Howells, Sponsor Marilyn Johnson Michael & Linda Jones, Sponsor Bryce & Linda Howells, Sponsor Frederick & Teresa Kruske Kittie & Daniel Lane Dorothy & Joseph Legista Benjamin Lemke, Patron Robert & Eleanor Liland, Sponsor Lessie Lonstad, Patron John & Susan Lucas, Sponsor Barbara & Timothy Ludwig Jill & Christopher Merritt Michelle & Eric Miller, Sponsor Rani & Mike Moran Neil & Mary Ann Ober Rosemary Pakoszdi Frank Rooney Frances & Anthony Scarano, Patron Pam Schiller, Sponsor Jean Spagnolo Ray & Mary Tait, Benefactor Dick & Aggie Turk, Patron Alexis Vidaurri, DVM W.T. & P.M. Vincent, Patron Jane Vinson, Patron Daniel & Ginny Walsh, Patron Mary Watson Edward & Marcia Werneke, Patron Robert & Tina West Clark & Linda White, Patron SPECIFIC GIFTS Robert & Suzanne Forsythe, Sponsor Cat care and supplies Bill & Lynda Sadler, Patron Pet Food Pat Foltz, Sponsor in memory of her loving cat Dora Mary Lynn Howell in memory of Jimmie P. Gail & Gene Krielow in honor of Sherrel Miller Bruce & Sue Martin in memory of Emmett Parnell, a good man and a friend to everyone. Brandon Korink, Sustainer a Guardian Angel gift in memory of his mother, Sheri Davidson, who passed away in September 2012 TRIBUTES CarolinaEast EMS Jane Sobotor, Manager in honor of Sharon Foley and best wishes for her retirement Bryna Coonin & David Talbert, Patron in memory of Toby, a dog loved by Prudence Wing and Joe Hayes Sarah Swan, Patron Happy Birthday to Linda Taylor and a one-year membership in CCHS! Edward & Marcia Werneke in memory of Cassie Clark & Linda White in honor of Casper William H. Dams in memory of Sasha Marie MEMBERSHIP I am a: [ ] New Member [ ] Renewing Member Membership Type: [ ] Individual: $25 [ ] Student (18 & under): $10 [ ] Family: $40 [ ] Senior (65 or older): $15 when ? e r u s Patron: $50 Not e to renew e du Sponsor: $100 you’r Email m Sustainer: $500 ail.co m g 66@ Benefactor: $1,000 bjf19 I would like to donate: $ _________________ CONTRIBUTION [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ] Additional Thanks to These Organizations Continuing Help New Bern Sun Journal Lynaire Kennels Petsense of New Bern Target and Walmart of New Bern August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 3 H APPY T AILS : U PDATES FROM O UR A DOPTIVE F AMILIES W e are so happy to have Bella (Princess). We think she is beautiful, which is why we named her Bella. She is such a joy, and we just love her. She and big sister Isa (just 3 years old in May) are getting along really well. Thank you so much for giving Bella to us. Come and visit anytime! We have taken a few pix of Bella and will send them every once in awhile. —Pat and Gary Foltz, New Bern, NC Bella, aka Princess, seems quite comfy and looking mighty pleased with herself for scoring such a great home! Isa certainly does not seem to have a problem with sharing her bed with Bella. W e adopted Licorice (aka Homie) in April. She spent the first two weeks in one closet, coming out only to eat, and then only if we sat with her. She also came out at night to sleep in our bed with us. Finally, she decided to stay and now runs the house (spoiled rotten). As you can tell in the photo, “This is my toy and don’t touch it!” We did have to board her for 10 days, which concerned me that she would go back to the closet. She was fine...and happy to be home. Thank you for our special new family member. Our grandchildren love her when they come to visit. —Margaret & Paul Scheele, New Bern, NC THE “Step BACK from the toy, Mom, it’s mine and I don’t have to share it with nobody!” THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE! C O L O N I A L C A P I TA L H U M A N E S O C I E T Y 2015 C A L E N D A R Contribute to CCHS’s Rescue Efforts Honor Our Local Fire Rescue Workers and 12 of Our Rescued Dogs T his handsomely produced (and modeled) 10x8 calendar opens to 10x16, to hang proudly from your fridge or wall. Of course you’ll want to have one of your very own, but please also consider the calendar’s potential for holiday gift giving. To order online, visit the website shown, above right; donate $18; click on “Review Donation and Continue” or “Provide Special Instructions,” then provide mailing information for the calendar(s). CCHS and our kennel dogs extend heartfelt thanks to Zach and Ashley Frailey of Uprooted Photographer for donating their time and talent for this calendar. And we wish to thank our models—rescue workers from Station 17 / Pamlico; Station 21 / Pamlico; Station 13 / Craven. Cost: $15 Purchase at: Neuse Veterinary Center and Petsense Purchase Online (plus $3 S&H) at: www.colonialcapital.org August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 4 Dogs Looking for Their Forever Homes Copper & Blaze It’s puppymania! We recently rescued a number of wonderful puppies and dogs from some pretty unhealthy living conditions in New Bern. Already, they are doing much, much better and are eager to find love and happiness in a forever home. Jasco, 1 year Mercy, 9 months Little Bit, 4 years Tyler, 2 years Brooke, 10 months Sam, 6 years Jase, 3 years River, 2½ years Muttley, 4 years Please share this page! Post it in your office, your church! Let’s get these guys adopted! August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 5 Cats Looking for Their Forever Homes Tell the world! Come meet our kittens any day of the week at Petsense! 2025 S. Glenburnie Rd., 252-636-0460, Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 10am-6pm Kimmie Mouse Molly Brown Francheska Kristen Murphy Chewy Penny Phineas Peanut Sissy Cat Charlie Sky These are only a few of our cats and dogs. For adoption information on these or many of our other pets, please visit www.colonialcapital.org, click “Pets,” then click on “dogs” or “cats.” Apply to adopt online or call to request a written application! 252-633-0146. August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 6 Calendar SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM RETURNS! P als for Paws and Spay2Save of Carteret County have partnered to bring inexpensive spay/neuter services back to New Bern through Spay2Save’s mobile clinic. The clinic is operated by a NC-licensed veterinarian and utilizes the most current surgical techniques, anesthesia, and equipment. The costs are as follows: • Cat (male or female)–$40 • Dog (male or female) • 50 lbs or less–$60 • Over 50 lbs–$70 • Feral cats (male or female)–$20 Included with each surgery: • A complete physical exam. • Dog–DA2PP vaccination • Cat–FVRCP vaccination • Rabies vaccination • Pain medication. There is no reduction in fee if the animal already has received the Rabies vaccination. What to Do To take advantage of subsidized spay/neuter program, visit www. palsforpaws.org, complete the application, and send it, with payment, to: Pals for Paws, P.O. Box 14740, New Bern, N.C 28561. You will then be sent a voucher to present to Spay2Save as full payment at the time of your appointment. When you schedule the procedure, you will be told where in New Bern the mobile clinic will be parked. Currently, the clinic is operating on Thursdays in front of A Dog’s Dream on 1819 Racetrack Road, in New Bern. 2013 S TATISTICS ON P UBLIC A NIMAL S HELTERS T he North Carolina Department of Agriculture released its 2013 statistics for animal shelters. The full report is available at (get ready): http://ncagr.gov/vet/aws/fix/documents/2013AnimalShelterReportPDF5-7-13.pdf. Below are numbers culled from that report of dogs and cats at local agencies. When asked about the kill rate at Craven-Pamlico Animal Services Center, Trinity Smith pointed out that the Center provides free euthanasia services for people who cannot pay for euthanasia on their own. If it weren’t for you, those Kill Rates would be higher. Instead, our cats and dogs are with us for however long it takes for them to find the best forever home. While waiting, they are being cared for by our absolutely wonderful volunteers who give hours and hours of their time and could easily be stars on the Mike Rowe series, “Dirty Jobs.” These volunteers not only are not paid, they frequently also give their own money to help our dogs and cats. All in the name of love. County Total Cost per Operating Animal Dog or Received Adopted Returned to Handled Cat at Shelter Out Owner cat 2519 199 20 2275 90% dog 1915 512 228 1111 58% Expenses Facility Name City Kill Rate Euthanized (kill/recd) Craven-Pamlico Animal Craven $357,981.00 Services Center New Bern $79.01 Carteret County Carteret Lenoir $324,008.86 Humane Society $274,250.00 Lenoir County SPCA Betsy Bailey Nelson Beaufort Newport Kinston $96.23 $87.60 cat 2046 631 38 1334 65% dog 1313 826 261 201 15% cat 1455 398 3 997 68% dog 1676 1065 87 492 29% Washingto $380,490.00 Animal Control Facility n $146.51 cat 1425 308 6 1103 77% dog 1168 744 117 315 27% cat 3160 340 48 2772 88% dog 2710 1174 582 954 35% cat 1399 324 13 995 71% dog 1825 801 154 842 46% Onslow County Animal Onslow $1,126,670.00 Shelter Jacksonville $190.47 Pitt County Animal Pitt $443,045.00 Shelter Greenville $137.33 August-September 2014 AnimaLetter L IONS , AND T IGERS , AND P IT B ULLS ? ... NOPE F or most of the 114 years since the American Pit Bull Terrier was first recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC), the breed was rightly seen as the perfect “nanny dog” for children because of its friendly nature, loyalty and stability. As the ASPCA notes, the Pit Bulls were “once considered especially non-aggressive to people.” Fanciful myths about the breed abound, and some public officials have compared their bites to those of sharks and tigers. Since the 1980s, the media have falsely portrayed the Pit Bull as a bloodthirsty monster, inherently more dangerous than other strong breeds of dog. Pit Bulls are the dog of choice for irresponsible breeders, dog-fighters, people who want a tough-looking dog to tie up in their yard and those who refuse to have their male dogs fixed because they think those big, swinging balls make them look tough by proxy (86% of fatal canine attacks involve an unneutered male, according to the American Humane Society). A 2009 study in the Journal of Forensic Science found that the owners of vicious dogs, regardless of the breed, had “significantly more criminal behaviors than other dog owners.” The researchers added that “vicious dog owners were higher in sensation seeking and primary psychopathy,” and concluded that “vicious dog ownership may be a simple marker of broader social deviance.” And according to the ASPCA, “Pit Bulls often attract the worst kind of dog owners.” Meanwhile, advocates say that Pit Bulls are the most frequently abused, tortured, abandoned and euthanized breed of dog in the U.S. Shelters across the country are overflowing with Pit Bull mixes. Because of their stigma, they’re often difficult to adopt out; a ride to the shelter is almost always a one-way trip for Pitties. The American Temperance Testing Society (ATTS) puts thousands of dogs – purebreds and spayed-and-neutered mixed breeds – through their paces each year. The dogs are tested for skittishness, aggression and their ability to differentiate between threatening and non-threatening humans. Pit Bulls are the second most tolerant breed tested by ATTS, after only Golden Retreivers. Pit Bulls do not have special “locking jaws” – that’s pure mythology. They don’t demonstrate some sort of special shaking action when they bite – all dogs display similar biting behavior. Pit Bulls do not exert an unusual amount of bite-force for their size. Multiple studies have found that bite force correlates to body weight, and tests of three breeds conducted by National Geographic found that the American Pit Bull Terrier exerted less bite-force than German Shepherds or Rottweilers. Sometime in the 19th century, European breeders began crossing various terriers with Bulldogs in search of a breed Page 7 —BY JOSHUA HOLLAND, EXCERPTED FROM ALTERNET.ORG, JAN. 30, 2013 that had the former’s enthusiasm and the latter’s stamina and strength. The Pit Bull breeds that resulted were then imported and embraced “as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, to drive livestock, and as family companions.” (UKC also notes that Pit Bulls “have always been noted for their love of children,” but aren’t “the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers.”) Karen Delise, research director for the National Canine Research Council and author of The Pit Bull Placebo, has investigated hundreds of serious dogbite incidents in depth. As she explains: My study of dog bite-related fatalities occurring over the past five decades has identified the poor ownership/ management practices involved in the overwhelming majority of these incidents: owners obtaining dogs, and maintaining them as resident dogs outside of regular, positive human interaction, often for negative functions (i.e., guarding/protection, fighting, intimidation/status); owners failing to humanely contain, control and maintain their dogs (chained dogs, loose roaming dogs, cases of abuse/neglect); owners failing to knowledgably supervise interaction between children and dogs; and owners failing to spay or neuter dogs not used for competition, show, or in a responsible breeding program. When an Arizona woman was killed by one or more dogs identified as Labrador Retrievers, one local newspaper reported the story. That same year, a California man was killed by one or more Pit Bulls, and the incident was reported by at least 285 media outlets. When an infant in New Jersey was reportedly killed by a Siberian Husky, around a dozen local news outlets reported the tragic incident. But when another infant was killed by what authorities described as a Pit Bull in Nevada the same month, it was reported by more than 200 media outlets around the world. Fortunately, attitudes are beginning to change. Actor Linda Blair, best known for her role in the The Exorcist, devotes her time to rescuing pitbulls and other unwanted dogs. Shows like “The Dog Whisperer” include Cesar Millan’s Pit Bulls, that have calm temperaments and a lot of patience with smaller dogs. “Pit Boss” is a reality series that follows Luigi “Shorty” Rossi, a little person who rescues Pit Bulls that are often bigger than he is. “Pit Bull” is not a breed. It’s a term for a variety of breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and mixes of those dogs. “Pit Bull-type dog” is basically meaningless – they’re dogs with various phenotypical traits that subjectively fit the label. August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 8 Scenes from the Shelter Cat Napping 101 is now in session. What? The 4:15 doesn’t stop here??? I swear I didn’t do it! You believe me, don’t you? Hey, I’M ready to start on this shelter expansion thing. Where’s the rest of my crew? It’s ME you want, not these other bozos. And now, for my NEXT trick... Yeah, you’re jealous of my summer cut. I am one sexy cat. Neutered, but sexy. Who needs a bed when you can curl up with a garbage can lid? MOM! He’s touching me again! On a fine summer day, apparently a lot of our cats opted for the indoor A/C! It can be lonely when you’re so clearly intellectually superior. August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 9 AnimaLetter The weekly ad space in the New Bern Sun Journal featuring our animals is donated to CCHS. We appreciate this added visibility to our cause. Colonial Capital Humane Society P.O. Box 326, New Bern, NC 28563 252-633-0146 cchs@colonialcapital.org www.colonialcapital.org Newsletter Editor: Beverly Foster, bjf1966@gmail.com K URANDA G IVES T HEM C OMFORT Community Resources C Animal Abuse/Abandonment Reports: • Craven County: Craven-Pamlico Animal Services, 252-637-4606, animalcontrol@cravencounty.com • New Bern City: Animal Control (via Police Department), 252-633-2020 • Jones County: Sheriff ’s Department, Tom Labuda, 252-448-7091, #227 • Onslow County: Animal Control (Jacksonville), 910-455-0182 Spaying/Neutering If You Require Financial Assistance: • Greenville Spay Today Clinic, 252-321-8839, www.spaytoday.net • Carteret County: Encore Pets Spay2Save Mobile Clinic, 252-622-2373, www.encorepets.org • New Bern: Pals for Paws/Spay2Save Mobile Clinic, www.palsforpaws.org Poison Control: • 888-426-4435 is the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center. There is a consultation fee. CHS volunteer Cherie Christensen, who initiated and organized the effort to get these fantastic Kuranda beds for our dogs, is gratified at the response from our membership and other CCHS friends to help all our dogs. Others are still waiting, though, for their little piece of heaven while hoping to be adopted. These beds are very sturdy, chew proof, comfortable, and get our dogs off the ground. To help, go to www.kuranda.com, click on “Donate a Bed” in the green bar at top, then in the green box at right, select “North Carolina,” click “Go!” scroll down to select “Colonial Capital” and select a bed in the list to donate. If you have any questions or need assistance, call Cherie at 252-626-8998. Thank you!! CALL FOR KENNEL VOLUNTEERS CCHS YARD SALES 1390 MCCARTHY BLVD. A WHOLE WAREHOUSE! 8-1 SAT., 10-2 WED. Cat Shelter—Do you have morning or afternoon hours you can give to our 75+ cats? From cleaning out litter boxes, to cleaning up, to providing fresh water and food, to giving our kitties a few stolen moments of love. Call Mary Rose at 252-639-0136. Aug. 23/27 Nov. 1/5, 15/19, 29 Sept. 6/10, 20/24 Dec. 3 Oct. 4/8, 18/22 Dog Kennel—The work is hard, dirty and SO worthwhile. Join the team with as few or as many hours as you can give. To discuss what’s involved with doggy duty, call Cherie Christensen at 252-626-8998. Donations also accepted on these dates, or call 670-3333 All proceeds go toward our veterinary expenses. Are You Due to Renew? Members receiving AnimaLetter by email will not see their renewal date. Sending out renewal notices can be expensive. Not sure when your dues are due? Email bjf1966@gmail.com (just click on the email address). We will let you know what our records indicate. Do you receive AnimaLetter by snail mail? To see AnimaLetter in color, get it faster and save money for CCHS, choose to receive our newsletter only by email. Write to bjf1966@gmail.com AnimaLetter printed by The UPS Store 1822 S. Glenburnie Road New Bern, NC 28562 CCHS’ S BIG A DOPTION E VENT S EPTEMBER 13-14! Face Paintin g! Games! 2025 S. G LENBURNIE R OAD , Door N EW B ERN ( NEXT TO H ARRIS T EETER ) s! P ETSENSE Prize CCHS’s dogs and cats will • Party games and activities. F OREVER H OME Raffl be out in force for a two-day • Face painting. e! 2014 adoption event, when Pet• Drawings for door prizes. sense presents ForeverHome • Raffles for prizes. S EPT . 13-14 2014 on September 13 and • You-and-your-pet photography 10-4 a Prequa 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. portrait sessions. opt t! lify Ad or Ca O n line! Petsense suggests that • And more, yet to be finalized. g Do anyone even thinking about Please spread the word to evwww.colonialcapital.org adopting go ahead and eryone you speak with after you prequalify by going online as soon as possible to Colonial finish reading this. Capital’s website, www.colonialcapital.org, and filling Dozens of CCHS puppies and dogs and more than out the online application there. Those who do qualify 100 kittens and cats are waiting to find their loving forto adopt and see a dog or cat at ForeverHome 2014 will ever homes. also receive a pet adoption gift bag worth up to $100. Are you finished reading? Have you called anyone But there’s more! The Carteret County spay/neuter yet? What are you waiting for? Will we see you there? mobile van will be there, providing low-cost services. For Hope so! more information on this, call Petsense at 252-636-0460. But there’s more! • An educational booth provided by Wild Ark • A dunking booth with special guest. New Bern, NC 28563 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid New Bern, NC 28563 Permit No. 356 Post Office Box 326 Colonial Capital Humane Society August-September 2014 AnimaLetter Page 10