Summer 2012 - Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Summer 2012
Dear Friends,
Hailey, loyal companion of our CEO
With the longer days, my dog Hailey and I have been enjoying evening runs and walks together.
The other night she and I were out for a long leisurely walk as we often do after work.
We stopped in a park near our house and sat down in the thick green grass, with a view of the
Flatirons behind us, lots of people and dogs walking by and a nice breeze blowing.
Hailey was clearly content. She laid next to me so relaxed and with what appeared to be a
huge smile. I was happy, too. An evening in the park, with my dog, in this beautiful city was
all I needed. Hailey does that for me a lot. She makes simple moments feel joyful. She makes
me smile, laugh and feel loved. Her emotions are so tied to mine, I often joke that we feed off
of each other’s moods. She is my loyal companion who makes every day just better. I am so
blessed to have this sweet soul in my life.
I know you, too, share so many moments worth celebrating with your pets. And for
every animal we serve at the Humane Society, our goal is to create the chance for
them to have a lasting healthy and happy relationship with families of their very own.
As we enter into some of our busiest months, your support to help us accomplish this
goal means more than ever.
Together we can save countless lives and create new, joyful beginnings for the
animals we serve. Thank you so much for your generous contributions to support our
mission. You are the source of that joy, that hope and the companionship between a
pet and his/her guardian.
In This Issue:
Sincerely,
Lisa Pedersen, CEO
Volunteer Spotlight Your Donations Are Critical Summer is Foster Season PetSmart Adoption Center a Success Upcoming Events Cause for Paws Doggie Dash Losing a Pet is Heartbreaking The Cat Daddy Returns to Boulder Fun Upcoming Classes Special Gift Spotlight Safe Travel With Your Pet Planning Your Legacy
20th Annual POTL a Huge Success 2012 Board Members 2012 Annual Awards Winners Adoption Love Letters Welcome Ellen Taylor Free Cats of Summer Does Your Pet Need a Friend?
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
SHINES on Amanda Ibrahim!
Have you visited our Westminster PetSmart
Adoption Center? If your answer is yes,
chances are you’ve either seen her smiling
face or had a wonderful interaction with our
Spring/Summer 2012 Volunteer Spotlight
recipient! If your answer is no, we suggest
meeting her as soon as you can! We’re pleased
to announce the Volunteer Spotlight
is shining brightly on Amanda Ibrahim this
spring and summer.
Amanda is a vital resource for the dogs,
cats, and staff of the Humane Society of
Boulder Valley’s Westminster PetSmart
adoption center. She began volunteering
in November of 2011, and in just five short
months has given more than 400 hours to
the animals there. Not only does Amanda
enrich the lives of adoption dogs through
exercise and social time, but she’s a great
advocate for felines as well. On any given
day, you’ll see Amanda comforting the
cats by ensuring they have a clean place
to stay or playing with great toys like the
Da Bird! Her service also led to expanding
our "Tails on Trails" volunteer program to
include opportunities in the Westminster
area where she takes dogs for hikes on area
trails to get some time out of the shelter.
And for the kitties, she takes extra time to
film and edit footage of the adoption cats
showing off and features the videos in their
website profiles.
"Amanda always comes in with a smile,
a great attitude and a willingness to do
anything to benefit the lives of the animals
at our satellite adoption center. I do not know
what we would do without her,” says Jason
Hammond, HSBV Client Services Coordinator.
“Her videos increase the number of people
who see our cats for adoption, and she
always manages to capture each cat’s
individual personality. Her thorough exercise
of the dogs decreases their stress and
increases the adoptions. Amanda’s assistance
with new volunteers is one of the reasons
why we are becoming a successful adoption
center. Thanks Amanda for all that you do!"
In addition to the many other volunteer hats
she wears, Amanda has recently become a
mentor to new volunteers by training new
dog and cat kennel assistants during their
first volunteer shifts and welcoming them to
the Westminster facility. Amanda’s passion
and patience makes for a great introduction
to their volunteer journey as they join our
team of committed volunteers.
Thank you, Amanda, for being an amazing
ambassador for the adoption animals in
Westminster. You really are a lifesaver!
Summer Is Our Biggest Season of Need –
Your Donations Are Critical
As our summer temperatures soar at times into the triple digits, the pet population in our shelter often soars as hundreds
of homeless kittens and puppies are born. It’s also a time when our lost and stray numbers increase as pets
find themselves out and about more and getting lost. We find summer is often a time of transition as well, with
families taking long trips, moving or making lifestyle changes that affect their pets.
There are many ways to help, starting with sending a donation in the envelope enclosed in this newsletter.
If you can’t adopt a pet right now, you might enjoy sponsoring a pet’s care by clicking the icon on an animal’s profile.
Cash donations may be made online at boulderhumane.org or mailed to us at HSBV, 2323 55th Street,
Boulder, CO 80301. Your in-kind donation of items on our wish list will help us care for the homeless and
abandoned animals during our peak times of need. You may view our wish list on our website at
boulderhumane.org/wishlist or on Amazon.com. Please drop off donated items at
our Service or Adoption Desks during our regular business hours.
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Please help us ensure the animals receive the attention they need
and deserve. Your financial contributions are always appreciated.
All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
For more ideas, please call our Development Department at 303-442-4030, ext. 669.
What happens when a litter of newborn baby kittens or puppies is brought to the
shelter without their mother? How does a cat or dog who has been hit by a car
and has an injured limb properly heal in the shelter setting? These animals get
a chance to grow, heal and repair their minds, bodies and spirits, thanks to our
amazing foster volunteers. Our foster families make it possible to save more
animals by providing them the individualized care they need.
Our foster volunteer program includes 175 kind-hearted people who open their
homes to provide foster care for more than 750 of our shelter animals each year.
They’re helping us save animals that might need surgery and aren’t quite ready for it
yet, or they’re too young or small to go into our adoption center. Most are underage
baby kittens and puppies – kittens must weigh two pounds and be at least 2 months
old, and puppies need to be 8 weeks old before they can go into our adoption center.
Some of these babies arrive at the shelter very young and without their mothers, so
they must be bottle-fed every two hours – night and day – by our foster volunteers.
It’s a big commitment our foster parents make for these animals, and we greatly
appreciate them! Without this tender, loving care, these animals would not survive.
Tiny kittens such as Oscar, Grover and Cookie who were left as newborns to die in
a dumpster until a kind person found them and brought them to our shelter for
emergency care. These three kittens were bottle fed and in two different foster
homes for eight weeks. Now they’ve been adopted and are all in loving homes.
“Nurturing these kittens and bringing them through
to adoption is so fulfilling, especially for those that
have health issues or are long shots for thriving
and keep me up at night,” says Rosemary O’Connor,
a long-time foster volunteer. “I have this constant
parade of adorable, bouncy kittens coming into my
home that make fostering such an enjoyable experience. I just love doing it.”
Unfortunately some animals – especially older dogs and cats – are used to being in a
home, so they struggle and do not do well in the shelter environment. Some animals
show behaviors that were not present in their former home
and act depressed, frustrated or anxious, even fearfully
hiding and stopping eating. We have a special foster
program called HOPE – Homes Open to Providing Enrichment
– that really makes a difference in the lives of these animals.
Many times these special animals are euthanized in other
shelters due to a lack of resources, skills and volunteer
support. The success of our program and the compassion of our wonderful foster
volunteers give these animals a fighting chance for a new home and allow us to save
more lives.
To become a foster volunteer or host a HOPE animal in need, contact our
Volunteer Department at 303-442-4030. To donate much-needed foster
supplies, view our Wish List online at boulderhumane.org/wishlist.
Westminster PetSmart®
Enhanced Adoption Center
A Huge Success
In partnership with our friends at PetSmart Charities®,
we proudly opened a new Enhanced Adoption Center on
Saturday, July 23, 2011 in PetSmart's Westminster retail
location located at 10460 Town Center Drive at Highway
36 and Church Ranch Blvd. This new adoption center is
allowing us to better serve Broomfield County residents,
gives us additional kennel space to facilitate more
adoptions, allows us to transfer in more dogs and cats
and ultimately save more lives.
We opened this new center with much anticipation a
year ago, and we’re proud to report that it continues
to be a tremendous success. Since opening this new
center last July, we have helped 1,455 animals find
new homes, including 1,196 dogs and puppies and
259 cats and kittens.
This enhanced adoption center is part of a nationwide
initiative from PetSmart Charities with the goal of
saving more homeless pets. We are one of 11 such
centers around the country opened by PetSmart
Charities since May 2010, and our center is the most
successful in the country.
Join us Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Westminster PetSmart as we
celebrate our one-year anniversary! We’re planning
a parking lot pet expo event with local rescue groups
and other local pet-related organizations.
Westminster PetSmart Adoption Center Hours
Mon - Fri: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., last meet at 7:30 p.m.
Sat - Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., last meet at 5:30 p.m.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Humane Society of Boulder Valley would love your help
at the satellite adoption center in Westminster. If you’d be
willing to give your time to dogs and cats in need, please
contact Lindsay Scott, Volunteer Services Manager at
Lindsay.Scott@boulderhumane.org or 303-442-4030 x654.
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It’s Foster Season:
Giving Animals a
Fighting Chance
Upcoming
Events
All Month in June
Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! Fee-waived
adoptions for all cats age 6 months and
older during the entire month of June.
Coming Soon:
Cause For Paws Doggie Dash!
June 4 – August 10
Camp Muddy Paws Summer Camp
June 30, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Purina® Pet Project Event
City Park, Denver
PurinaPetProject.com
Our friends at Purina® are encouraging people
to join together and build a better life for
homeless pets! They’ll supply the materials,
you bring your creativity. Build cat climbing
towers & dog beds, make dog and cat blankets
and decorate pet bowls and bandanas.
They’ll also offer face painting, sand art,
balloon making, the Purina® Pro Plan®
Incredible Dog Challenge and pet portraits by
Shelter Me Photography. Plus meet adoption
animals from 8 local animal shelters and
rescues including cats from our shelter.
Our trainers will also be there talking about
positive training techniques and offering free
no-pull harnesses for dogs wearing choke,
prong or shock collars as part of our No Choke
Challenge program.
July 21 - 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Westminster PetSmart Adoption Center
One-Year Anniversary Event
10460 Town Center Drive, Westminster
Save The Date!
Saturday, September 8
New location
It’s official! Our 23nd annual Cause For Paws Doggie Dash 5K Run/Walk is set for
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Boulder Reservoir! Bring your dogs, too!
This year’s presenting sponsor is once again the Wags and Menace Make A Difference
Foundation (wagsandmenace.org) which seeks to provide medical treatment for
sick animals in Colorado, to fund organizations and activities that benefit animals,
and to inspire, teach and motivate other individuals and organizations to achieve
similar objectives.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Boulder Reservoir. The 5K run/
walk is a scenic path around the reservoir and is a Bolder Boulder qualifying race.
Participants are encouraged to walk or run with dogs on leashes.
Raise Pledges and Donations to Support Our Homeless Animals
Participants are encouraged to raise critical funds needed to help homeless shelter
animals by soliciting donations from families and friends. Win great prizes!
Take the Applied Trust Team Challenge!
It is the mission of
the Humane Society
of Boulder Valley
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to protect and enhance the lives
of companion animals by promoting
healthy relationships between
pets and people.
Up for a little friendly competition? Gather 6 or more people to form a team and raise
pledges to support the Humane Society. You’ll be competing for an amazing VIP catered
breakfast and some special team prizes!
Delicious Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Whole Foods
After your walk/run enjoy a full pancake breakfast — pancakes hot off the griddle, bagels
and cream cheese, fruit, yogurt, coffee, juice and more.
Pet Expo
Dozens of local businesses will set up booths at the event for our popular Pet Fair!
Attendees will learn about local pet supplies and services, talk with veterinarians
and more!
Register online now at boulderhumane.org/doggiedash.
Upcoming
Events
Losing A Pet Is
Heartbreaking
July 14
Mew Mew's Yarn Shop Benefit Event
2770 Dagny Way Suite 108, Lafayette
Trusted Friend.
Loyal Companion.
Best Boy.
Zach
Zach had cancer and suffered a major seizure from which he really could not recover.
Just before the seizure Zach was sitting at the base of Jim and Ron’s chairs, face to face
with Lucy, their other dog – his paw touching her, his nose pressed against her. They were
both still and silent. They think perhaps Zach was telling Lucy goodbye.
“We will warmly remember Zach’s splendor, grace and love. We know he is at peace, no longer
in any pain – the cancer had spread and was bad. It was causing all sorts of issues for him.
We know he fought and held on for us wanting to be the good boy, that perfect boy to the
end. Well, he was, and he will only be remembered as the best boy ever. We loved him, and we
will always love him so dearly.” - Jim Hering and Ron Werner
Losing a pet can be a devastating experience. Did you know we offer a Pet Loss Support
Group for those who have experienced or anticipate the loss of their companion animal?
Anne Cattarello is the facilitator of the group discussion. She is a licensed professional
counselor with a Masters in psychotherapy from Naropa University and a certificate in Pet
Bereavement Counseling from the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB).
The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. in our Administration
Office at the shelter. Attendance is free - just stop in.
Want to honor a treasured pet with a tribute or memorial gift? Gifts may be given
online at boulderhumane.org/donate.
The “Cat Daddy”
Comes Home To
Boulder
Go to boulderhumane.org/doggiedash
for more info and to register online
All Month in October
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Thanks for
Voting Us:
Best Non-Profit
Best Veterinarian
Best Pet Store
Runner-Up Best Fundraising Event
Puttin' On The Leash
You may watch Jackson Galaxy work his cat mojo
magic on television as host of Animal Planet's popular
show My Cat From Hell, but did you know Jackson got
his start working with cats at the Humane Society of
Boulder Valley?
We enjoyed having Jackson, a.k.a. "Cat Daddy," visit
our shelter in May as he took a time out during his
book-signing tour to talk with our staff and share ideas
about ways to enhance the experience of our shelter
cats while they’re with us.
September 8
Cause for Paws Doggie Dash
Boulder Reservoir
Runner-Up Best Used Treasures
Thrift & Gift Shop
Pictured: HSBV Cat Behavior
Expert Helena Kokes, Jackson
Galaxy, HSBV Director of Shelter
Services Bridgette Chesne
Best Veterinary Clinic
Best Second Hand Store
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Last winter Jim Hering and Ron Werner, our friends
from HW Home, had to say goodbye to Zach, one of
their best friends.
Mew Mew's Yarn Shop is named after the
owner's cat Mew Mew who was adopted from
the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.
Every year as a special tribute to Mew Mew
and the animals still looking for their new
homes, the fine folks at the yarn shop donate
100% of profits generated during a single day
at the shop to benefit our animals. Plus all
merchandise will be 20% off!
Sports Classes
Like Summer
Camp for Dogs!
Our Training and Behavior Center offers the
following fun sports classes:
Agility
Learn how to navigate an obstacle course together
Hop, Jump, Skip
Agility designed especially for growing puppies
Curb Your Enthusiasm Workshop
For pet parents who have an enthusiastic
adolescent dog who is overly exuberant when
greeting people and other dogs!
The Great Outdoors
On a hike or just around the block, distractions
are everywhere! Learn how to take what you
have learned in indoor classes and apply it to
real-life situations.
Friday Night Sports: Why choose one?
Come sample a variety of dog sports
Learn more and register online at:
boulderhumane.org/training
Shop our
Thrift & Gift Shop
If it’s value and hidden treasures you’re seeking,
look no further than our Thrift & Gift Shop
located at 5320 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder.
You’ll find jewelry, household wares, antiques,
designer-label clothing and shoes, books and
much more. We’ll gladly accept your gently used
furniture and donated items for resale.
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Thrift & Gift Shop hours
Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Donations accepted
Mon - Fri: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Marble
Pishi
Sampa
Special Gifts Spotlight:
The Lalezari Family
One of our biggest challenges and goals is to reduce the length of stay for animals
in our shelter. The shelter can be a stressful place for animals, and we know they
will have wonderful, rich lives once we match them with the right adopters.
Our dedicated team of volunteers and staff are constantly creating and testing new
things to help our adoption animals find their new homes more quickly and save
more lives. Thanks to generous support from the Lalezari Family of Boulder, we’ve
been able to provide some wonderful new services and offerings for our long-term
cats who are almost always our older cats.
Carla Lalezari and her husband Ramin are
incredibly dedicated to helping older cats
and have provided a generous fund for the
past two years to help us achieve some of
our goals. They have helped our shelter cats
in various ways, including purchasing muchneeded dental procedures; gift certificates
good for supplies, training or future
veterinary care; and enrichment items for
the cat adoption areas.
The Lalezaris have three older cats of their own – Sampa and Marble are 11 years old,
Pishi is age 13, all adopted from shelters. “We have so much love and compassion for
these older cats,” says Carla Lalezari. “Older cats are misunderstood and deserve to
be given a chance and a home as much as the kittens and other younger cats.
The commitment one makes to being a cat guardian is the most important element,
and that’s the same no matter the cat’s age.”
Carla believes the older cats really show their appreciation to their new
guardians. Her 13-year-old cat Pishi had been in three different homes before
they adopted her from our shelter, and she says Pishi is very loving, playful and
is really a kitten at heart.
The Lalezaris hope their financial support and their commitment to older cats
will inspire others to share their passion and find homes more quickly for longterm cats. We (and our kitties!) are so honored and grateful to have their ongoing
support and trust.
Safe Adventures and Travels With Your Pet
By Kat Burns, Director of Veterinary Services
As you gear up for outdoor and summer travel
adventures whether for a staycation or a
vacation a little further from home, remember
a little preparation also needs to go into
getting your pets ready.
As you set out to explore the great outdoors
with your dog, keep a few things in mind:
Only take your dog on a hike if you're sure
that he or she is healthy and able to make
the trip. Make sure your dog is current on
vaccinations and is wearing current ID tags.
Make sure the hiking trails you choose
are pet friendly. For local hikes, you can
check online at the City of Boulder's website
(bouldercolorado.gov) or get a trail guide to
help find a destination that is suitable for you
and your pet.
If your dog is wearing a backpack, make
sure it doesn't weigh more than 1/3 of
his body weight on flat hikes and 1/4 on
mountainous hikes.
Carry enough food and water for your dog to
last at least a day or two longer than you plan
on spending outdoors. Collapsible water bowls
are convenient and easy to pack.
Pack a pet first-aid kit similar to the
one you have at home.
Make sure your dog doesn't become
overheated. Dogs have a higher body
temperature than we do and can easily
become overworked and exhausted.
If your dog begins to pant heavily and you see
he has bright red gums, feel his inner thigh for
his temperature. If he is extremely warm, head
for a shady spot and sprinkle cool water over
his head and on his belly to slowly lower his
temperature. Simply pouring cold water over
your dog won't be as effective in cooling him
off. Once your dog is feeling better, it's a good
idea to call it a day and head home.
A great way to get your dog prepared to enjoy
the outdoors with you is to enroll him in a
training class. The Humane Society of Boulder
Valley offers a variety of classes, including
The Great Outdoors and Come Back To Me, a
come-when-called clinic. Check our website
at boulderhumane.org/training for upcoming
class offerings.
Travel with dogs and cats
If you're planning a trip away from home, you'll
have other things to consider when it comes to
your pet. It's hard to think about leaving your
pet at home while you are off visiting family
and friends. If you decide to take along your
companion animal, there are a few things the
Humane Society of Boulder Valley would like
you to remember so both you and your pet
have a happy and safe journey.
If you are planning a domestic airline trip
with your pet, we recommend you check with
your airline to ensure you have the proper
documentation, such as a travel certificate.
Most travel certificates require a veterinary
exam so plan ahead. International travel
requirements for pets can be complicated and
take months of advance preparation, depending
on your destination. You don't want to wait until
the day you fly to call your veterinarian.
Travel certificates are valid for 30 days, so
it is important to keep your return date in
mind. If you are traveling internationally, know
that each country has specific regulations
and often require specific airline-approved
carriers. Check with your airline for details.
You may find FAA regulations at faa.gov.
Also, make sure your animal is wearing an I.D.
tag and is microchipped.
Planning a road trip? If your animal is not used
to traveling by car, now is the time to get your
pet accustomed to car rides. Don't wait until
your trip. A great way to start is with short
practice trips around the block. Placing your
pet in a crate is the safest way for you and
your pet to travel by car.
Following these simple tips can help make your
travel plans safe and fun for both you and your
pet. Have a great time.
Kat Burns is Director of Veterinary Services for
the Humane Society of Boulder Valley's shelter
medicine program and full-service public
veterinary clinic. The veterinary clinic is open
six days a week. Need an appointment for your
pet? Call us at 303-442-4030.
Planning Your Legacy
Where There’s A Will There’s A Way
We invite you to invest in our future by joining
our Bequest Society and Legacy Giving
Program. You are eligible to join by simply
submitting a Bequest Society card to the
Humane Society of Boulder Valley notifying us
that you are making a gift to the organization.
For more information and to request our
Legacy Giving brochure, please contact Don
Shires at 303-442-4030 ext. 669.
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Our Bequest Society and Legacy Giving Program
enhances the long-term stability of the Humane
Society of Boulder Valley by providing an extra
stream of income to meet the increasing demand
to save the lives of companion animals. By joining
our Legacy Giving program, you will be part of
making history with us and creating a cornerstone
for our future. The animals are counting on us to
be there for them, now and always.
20th Annual
“Puttin’ On The
Leash – Bark To
The Future” Gala
Raises $305,000
“We are so inspired by the incredible support of this community,”
said Lisa Pedersen, CEO of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.
“The funds raised at this event will help us serve more than 9,000
animals in need each year. We are able to do more for each animal
who comes through our doors because of our community’s generosity
and dedication to helping animals.”
This year’s “Puttin’
On The Leash – Bark
To The Future” Gala
benefit was another
big success as our
organization’s largest
fundraising event of
the year. Nearly 1,200 people attended the April 28 event and raised
more than $305,000 net representing six percent of our $5 million
annual operating budget. The 20th annual Puttin’ On The Leash event
was held at the Coors Events Center on the CU campus in Boulder.
The first Puttin’ On the Leash event held 20 years ago was a fashion
show with adoption dogs on stage with the models that raised $50,000
to purchase a mobile adoption unit. Today it has grown to be a much
larger event and one of Boulder’s best and largest fundraising events.
Proceeds from the event will provide critical resources for our
lifesaving services such as our highly successful shelter transfer
program, behavioral and medical rehabilitation programs and
community assistance programs.
This year’s Puttin’ On The Leash event — with the theme of Bark To The
Future for the 20th annual event — was a play on the popular 1980s
movie “Back To The Future” and included a courthouse clock stage
and 1950s prom scene set designed by Scenographics of Denver, a real
DeLorean courtesy of Stephen Tebo, a makeshift time warp machine and
volunteer greeters costumed as characters from the 1980s and 1950s.
Thanks for going
back in time with us
And what a great time it was! This year’s Puttin’ On The Leash, held April 28th, was our
20th annual event. We had a blast going “Bark To The Future” with our guests, many who
donned fabulous costumes from the 80s and 50s. With huge live and silent auctions,
heart-warming presentations and incredible food and drink, we can’t wait to go back
again next year!
Thanks to your support, we raised more than $305,000 of our $5 million annual operating
budget which helps the 9,000+ homeless and abandoned animals we serve each year.
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Mr. Fusion
Platinum Sponsors
(Auction Night Sponsor)
- marilyn & jim reynolds -
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
ADVERTISING
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- sandy & sally bracken - biff bilstein - BILL GOODACRE -
Food & Beverage
Sponsors
- Susie Coit - Mike & Cindy Nelson -
Avery Brewing • Blue Moon Cake Design/It’s All Good Gluten Free Patisserie • Boulder Café • Aji/Leaf/Dushanbe Tea House/Huckleberry • Chocolove Premium Chocolates
Ciolo Foods/Sartori Foods • Restaurant 4580 • Front Range Catering • Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill • Half Fast Subs • Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy • John’s Restaurant
The Leading Veg • Murphy’s Grill • Nita Crisp Crackers • Noodles & Company • Pearl Street Steak Room • Peet’s Coffee & Tea • A Spice of Life • Snooze • Sushi Tora
Tahona Tequila Bistro • Ted’s Montana Grill • Terroir Restaurant • Whole Foods Market
Attendees bid on the nearly 500 silent auction
items donated by more than 200 Boulder-area
businesses while sampling menu items and
beverages donated by more than 20 Boulder
area restaurants, caterers and specialty food
and beverage sponsors. The event also included
a live auction of more than 20 donated items
such as travel and entertainment packages and
included shelter dogs and a kitten as “models”
on stage. The auctions were followed by a
special appeal/paddle raiser for critical funds
for our animal behavior modification, medical
and adoption services.
Scan this code
with your
Smartphone QR
code reader to
view a video with
highlights from
this year’s event!
The event was co-chaired by Biff Bilstein and
Scott Walker, both of Boulder, with Linda Oliver
and Gail Pederson, both of Boulder, serving as
auction co-chairs. Special guests Mike Nelson,
chief meteorologist for TheDenverChannel7,
and Dr. Lee Woods of Broadway Animal Hospital
in Boulder served as co-emcees of the event,
with Don Martin providing auctioneer services.
More than 200 volunteers were on hand to help
organize and run the event.
2012 Board
members
Chair
Joe Sleeper
Vice Chair
Ned McClain
Secretary
Michele Wells
Event Platinum Sponsors included Control
Service Center, Club Z: Buddy & Laura
Zuckerman, Nuf Said Advertising, Superior
Liquor and Marilyn & Jim Reynolds. Auction
Sponsor was “Mr. Fusion” Bill Hayes and Estey
Printing Company.
Sally Bracken
Mark your calendars!
Patty Young
Our next Puttin’ On The Leash event will
be held Saturday, April 27, 2013!
Frank Bruno
Meg Collins
Renée Shires
April Stone
Steven Woods
Budd Zuckerman
Executive team
Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Pedersen, CAWA
Ernie
Ernie is a 1-year-old Parson Russell Terrier/Pug
mix who was transferred to us from another
local shelter partner for behavior modification
due to fear. Our trainers used lots of treats
and clicker training to help him build positive
associations with new situations and people.
Ernie was adopted on March 28, 2012 and now
lives happily in his new home in Loveland with a
canine buddy.
javier
Javier is a 1-year-old stray who was brought to
us by Broomfield Animal Control with a broken
leg. Our veterinarians placed pins in his leg and
set it with a cement-like substance to keep the
bones in place. Javier stayed in a foster home
while he healed and grew stronger, and he was
adopted May 12 by a family in Longmont.
Vice President of Development &
Community Relations:
Don Shires
Vice President of Operations
Ellen Taylor
Vice President of Finance &
Administration:
Steve Metzger
Newsletter Editor
Kim Sporrer, APR
Director of Communications
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Your Donations At Work
Saving Lives!
Year-To-Date Totals, as of May 31, 2012
Adoptions
Reunited Lost & Found Animals
2,707
332
Spay/Neuter Surgeries
1,821
Animals in Foster Care
338
Behavior Modification
216
Transfer Animals
1,560
Live Release Rate
93.9%
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Meet two of the thousands of animals who benefit
from your donations to our fundraising events:
Congratulations to
our Annual Awards
Night 2012 Winners!
Peppermint Patty
Betsey
Monty
Adoption Love Letters
peppermint patty
Michael Lappin, DVM, PH.D. & CSU Veterinary
Teaching Hospital – Unsung Heroes
Peppermint Patty (AKA Chloe at
time of adoption) is an absolute
gem. She is smart, affectionate
and playful. She's going to
manners classes where she is
having a great time. She loves
to run, jump and crawl. Patty is
totally fearless so we have to keep
an eye on her. Fortunately we live
in the country on some acreage
so she has lots of space. We are
so blessed to have her be a part
of our family. She joined two other
Chihuahua mix dogs.
PetSmart Charities, Inc. – Advancement
- Cindy R.
From left to right: Don Shires, Karen Foxwell, Kayleigh Paladino,
Marilyn Reynolds, Jennifer Schwartz, Erin Parr, Westminster
PetSmart Store Manager representing PetSmart Charities,
Dr. Lesli Groshong representing CSU and Renee Enroth
Our Annual Award winners were as follows:
Businesses and Organizations:
CU Athletics – Friendship
Victoria Johns & QRC of Boulder – Unsung Hero
Volunteers:
Renee Enroth of Westminster – Distinguished Service
Karen Foxwell of Boulder – Unsung Hero
Andy Merryman of Boulder – Community Engagement
Marilyn Reynolds of Boulder – Humanitarian of the Year
Employees of the Year:
Kayleigh Paladino of Boulder – Animal Enrichment
Jennifer Schwartz of Boulder – Exceptional Client Service
Don Shires of Westminster – HSBV Ambassador
betsey
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On February 13th I adopted Betsey
from your shelter during Free
Cat Friday. I immediately fell in
love with her when I met her!
Many people have commented to
me about adopting an older cat
(she is 15 year old); like everyone
only wants a kitten, but I'm older
and need adopting so it didn't
even cross my mind when I was
adopting her that she was on the
older side :O) She gets around just
fine and like me; acts about half
her age much of the time.
She hid under the bed for a few
hours when I brought her home;
and by night time she jumped up
into the bed and made herself
right at home. She is eating just
fine and exploring her new home.
I took her for her follow-up visit
at your vet clinic and she's doing
great medically and recovering
from her multiple tooth extraction.
She is quite the cuddler and she
does the most adorable thing;
when she lays next to me, she
always reaches out a paw and
puts it on my arm or in my hand.
I thought it was just her stretching
at first, but she does it every
time and she will even reposition
herself on my lap or next to me so
that her paw is in or on my hand;
it kills me. She lets me know when
she wants her chin scratched or
her belly rubbed while we are
watching TV at night.
Betsey is my first pet and while
I've always loved dogs and cats;
I had no idea I could love a kitty
so very much. She is adorable and
I just love her so very much. She
has rescued me I think, just as
much as I may have rescued her.
- Pam B.
Welcome
ellen taylor
Sammy
monty
kyra
I wanted to thank everyone at the
Humane Society of Boulder Valley
for our newest addition to our
family. We adopted Monty from
you a year ago and I have been
meaning to email your organization
about how wonderful he is.
He is a French Mastiff, the sweetest
slobber head ever! When we came
to see Monty he had been to your
shelter twice :(
Just a note to let you know that
Kyra is doing really well in her
new home.
You could tell on his face he was
sad and needed a loving home.
The report that his previous owner
filled out as to why they where
surrendering him stated that he
would go to the restroom all over
the house, run away from home,
and that he was destructive.
- Sandy K.
After spending some one on one
time with Monty and took him for a
walk around the property, we knew
we could give him a great home
and train him. Needless to say he is
absolutely wonderful! He was easy
to train and just needed a loving
home that would take care of him.
He truly is an amazing dog and we
are so blessed that we found him.
I just wanted to say thank you to
everyone who volunteers at the
Humane Society. If I could adopt
every dog I would, they all deserve
another chance and a loving home!
- Rashelle, Nate W. and Monty
She's settled in nicely, and is doing
well with her training to walk well
on a leash. She's best buddies with
Toby, and they're usually not far
from each other.
Thanks for the opportunity to
adopt such a wonderful dog!
Sammy
Wanted to share with you that
Boomer's new name is Sammy,
and we are all doing great! Thanks
to your wonderful training team,
Sammy and his sister kitty Lulu are
getting along wonderfully! They
have become great playmates and
loving friends.
We live walking distance to a dog
park, so Sammy gets to run and
play with his doggy friends almost
every day!
Lulu and I love Sammy so much!
Adopting Sammy was the best
decision ever! We are all very happy
and blessed to have each other.
Thanks so much for everything! I
love HSBV! You guys are awesome!
- Deb, Sammy Dog and Lulu Kitty
Ellen has extensive
experience in animal welfare
and was also previously
director of animal welfare
and education for American
Ellen with her dog JD
Humane Association
in Washington, D.C. She also worked as director of community
initiatives for New York City-based American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). With the ASPCA she
primarily supported the Partner Communities of Tampa, Florida, and
Shelby County, Alabama, increasing the live release rates of animals
by implementing data-driven programs and performing shelter
outreach to foster communication among humane organizations,
animal shelters, animal control agencies and grassroots groups.
In addition, Ellen served as director of operations for Larimer
Humane Society in Ft. Collins and Cleveland Animal Protective
League and was director of animal care services for Humane Society
of Southern Mississippi where she re-established animal sheltering
programs following Hurricane Katrina, doubling the number of
animals altered in the spay/neuter clinic, increasing adoptions and
implementing progressive, measurable programs.
Ellen is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified
Dialogue Education™ Practitioner (CDEP). She served on the board
of directors for the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers and is
a recipient of the Premier Shelter Staff Award. She was a member
of the team that created the Operational Tools and Resource Center
for the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) website and
was recently appointed as a Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare
Agencies representative for PetAid Colorado Disaster Services.
She attended Northern Virginia Community College and is currently
pursuing a bachelor’s degree in humane leadership.
Ellen’s broad scope of sheltering experience combined with
her incredible passion for saving the lives of the animals and
commitment to animal welfare makes her an exciting addition
to our team.
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Kyra
Ellen Taylor recently joined
the Humane Society of
Boulder Valley as Vice
President of Operations.
She most recently was
Executive Director of
Chesapeake Humane
Society in Virginia.
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