Waggin` Tales - Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County

Humane Society
for Inland Mendocino County
9700 Uva Drive
Redwood Valley, CA 95470
OUR MISSION
Provide a safe haven for displaced
companion animals.
Enhance the physical and mental
well-being of the animals in our care
while seeking suitable homes.
Actively assist in reducing pet
over-population through education
and spay/neuter programs.
Develop awareness and promote
responsible and humane treatment
of all animals.
Shelter Hours & Information
Wednesday thru Friday, 1 PM - 5 PM • Sat thru Sun, 11 AM - 3 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Major Holidays.
9700 Uva Drive, Redwood Valley, CA 95470
Phone: (707) 485-0123 FAX: (707) 485-0351
Web: www.mendohumanesociety.com • Email: hsimc@pacific.net
Visit us on Facebook & View our adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com
HSIMC Volunteer Programs
• Short-term Foster Program • Mobile Adoptions • Fund Raising
• Dog Walkers • Cat Cuddlers • Maintenance/Gardner
Our Wish List . . . Can You Help?
For the Animals: Good quality canned cat and dog food, large Natural
Balance rolls, Kongs, gentle leaders and Halties. Cash is always needed.
VOLUNTEERS to walk dogs and cuddle cats.
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Issue 5 • Volume 9/2015
Waggin’ Tales
Front & Back Cover
BoD • Staff • Monthly Meeting
From the Editor’s Desk
Farewell to Two Dear Friends
Our Hearts Go Out
2-3
Adopt a Kennel or Condo
Donations made in:
In Memory & Honor of People
In Memory & Honor of Pets
Purrs & Tailwags • Angels
New & Sustaining Members
Shelter Alumni • Special Thanks
4-5
Max Meets His Match
Barn Cats • Emergency Fund
Will Power • Spaghetti Dinner
Raffle Story • Upcoming Events
Celebrity Bartenders
6-7
Dog’s Dilema • Volunteer Corner
Grant Writer • Shoutout of Thanks
Board of Directors
Maggie Weaver, President
Ann Koch, Vice President
Lizette Robinson, Treasurer
Vickie Adams, Secretary
Leslie Dodds, Mac McAlister,
Mike Fesler, Stephanie Fesler,
Mary Miller, Carolina North,
Tara Hatton, Marie Myers,
Joe Hurlbut
Staff
Brenda Harder, Shelter Coordinator
Adri Vega, Kennel Supervisor
Jan Monson,
Kennel Assistant
Hiliary Ames,
For the Shelter: Unscented liquid laundry detergent, unscented dryer sheets,
bleach, toilet paper, plastic garbage bags.
VOLUNTEERS to put all of these things to work.
Cattery Attendant & Shelter Assistant
For the Office: Standard white/color copy paper, laminating sheets,
EPSON 200 Ink Cartridges, 1ST class postage stamps, cash of any
denomination, and Avery mailing labels #8160. And, of course, VOLUNTEERS.
Monthly Meeting
3rd Tuesday of each month
6 PM at the Shelter
For the Fundraisers: SILENT AUCTION ITEMS & RAFFLE GIFTS!!!
Printed by Printing Plus
Mailed by Express-it
Cattery & Kennel Attendant
Suzanne Coffman,
From the Editor’s Desk
Farewell to Two Dear Friends
As a small, independent non-profit shelter and adoption center, HSIMC depends on
a very small paid staff and its volunteer force to care for the hundreds of dogs and cats
that come into the shelter every year. Without volunteers the humane society would not
exist. This past summer we lost two of our treasured people. JAN MCALISTER from
Laytonville served tirelessly on our board of directors for many years; she garnered raffle
prizes and silent auction items; she fostered newborn kittens; she helped in the office on
short notice and was always willing to help in any way she could to benefit the “critters”
in need. Her last act prior to succumbing to a stroke was to negotiate the purchase of
a “lightly used” van for the shelter. “This is how much money we can spend and not a
penny more”, she told Lee Miller of Thurston Motors. “Yes Jan, whatever you say” was
Lee’s response. How sorry we are that she never got to drive the van, but she sure could
drive a bargain! Few people were able to deny her requests to help the shelter animals.
JOAN WADE of Willits passed away in early August.
At the age of 80 she was still substitute teaching and
coming to the shelter to walk dogs several times a
week. Her favorite dog Shi, a permanent resident at
the shelter was her joy. To see the two of them together
would gladden any heart. Joan was a consummate
teacher. She loved nothing more than taking on a
group of young people and marshalling them through
any project to make things better for the animals.
People half her age had trouble keeping up with her.
Sadly, last spring Joan fell and sustained an injury that
precluded her continuing to volunteer. This picture
was taken after she was injured, when she made one of
her last visits to the shelter. It shows the bond she and
Shi had.
JAN and JOAN will be sadly missed. Our hearts go
out to both theMcAlister and Wade families in the loss
of these two extraordinary women.
Our Heart’s Go Out . . .
The massive fires in Lake County have been dreadful; our hearts go out to all who
have suffered losses in this terrible tragedy. As animal lovers, we are particularly
distressed by the plight of so many pets and other creatures that have been lost or
injured. Several individuals have offered barns and pastures for large animals. We
at the Humane Society stand ready to help in any way we can to offer temporary
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Purrs & Tailwags
(those listed have done any number of good things for the animals)
Adopt a
Kennel or Condo
We continue to seek donors who
will sponsor a dog kennel or a
cat condo on an annual basis.
For $250 (dog) or $100 (cat)
per year a professionally designed sign naming the sponsor
or their business will be placed
on the kennel or condo.These
funds will be used to keep up on
repairs and improvements.
NEW DOG KENNEL
SPONSORS: Lloyd & Jan Mahan,
Potter Valley; Clarence & Sharon
Holmes, Laytonville; Dennis Hall
in honor of Ella Bird; The Sutton
Family, Hopland; Peter Dal
Poggetto, Willits; Kacy Knudsen,
Willits; Kitty McDill, Laytonville;
The Brakeman Family, Ukiah.
NEW CAT CONDO
SPONSORS: East Hill Veterinary
Clinic; Dennis Hall in honor of
Bitty Boy; In honor of Mona
Gnader’s Birthday; Jacob & Keri
Ponce in honor of Gavin Leising.
RENEWING DOG KENNEL
SPONSORS: Paul & Linda
Shimmin; Mariposa Market; Bruce
& Sandra Ledford; Randy & Pat
Coburn Coburn‘s Construction &
Cabinetry Inc.; Golden Vineyards;
Kitty McDill.
RENEWING CAT CONDO
SPONSORS: Marilyn Busch;
Doug Gomez; Francine Selim;
Tim & Julie Knudsen in memory
of Pippi; Rita & Aarne Bielefeldt;
R.C. Wong; Golden Vineyards;
Roberta Lemons in memory of
Troy Lemons; Peter Dal Poggetto;
Francine Bearden in honor of
Fiona and Ollie.
Kyle Cordes; Tractor Supply; Sharron Thomas; Eleanor Pickman; Callie Smith;
Aaron Collins; Ethan Oeding; Bruce Ledford; Alice Mannion; Fiona Dudley;
Michelle Markley; Ryan Kinney; Eve Jursch; Ray & Shirley Saunders; Thurman
Adams; Gail Chilton; Roger Vincent; Center for Spiritual Living; Jeanie Jennings;
Jan Kunzler; Beverly Anderson; Alberta Joy; Kevin Moore; Marybeth Kelly; Bobbi
Kelly-Ryan; Richard R. Ryan, SR; Jan Allegretti; Dorothy Asbury; Paul & Linda
Shimmin; Charles Moton; B. Elena Drivell Stone; J. Lamprich; Edward & Barbara
Schweitzer; Maxine Harris; Eloise Grothe; Candace Horsley; Charlotte Oeding;
Mary Beth Kelly; Adele Pruitt; Charlene Kelley; Kathleen Shuster; Tina Moody
Family Hair Care; Carre Brown; Adolph & Gayle Wagner; Susie Levoe; Erica
Smith; Erika Barrish; Vickie Oman; D. William Jewelers. Inc.; Maria Pilgrim;
Zachary Carpenter; Christine Cliburn; Mary Fisher; Callie Smith; Marian Dickson;
Wannell Dawe; Silva Septic; Chris Juszczak; Miguel Nunez; Anne Enberg; Allison
Pivniska-Clouse; Carmen Turrill; Ann Enberg; Larry Garber; North Coast Opportunities; Conception Gonzolaz; Julie Knudsen; Katherine Perrin; Pam Harrison;
Deanna Roderick-Crosby; Saundra Tassin; Lisa Petes; Mary Tane Sheppard; Kitty
McDill; Ray Langerin; Karen Swerczek; David Johnson; Naughty Boy Vineyards;
Gina Lang; Kale Haschak; Orr Hot Springs; Janice McAlister; Beverly Anderson;
Gail Chilton; Marybeth Kelly; Sonia Maclear; Deacan Burgess with GermainRobin; Elaine Richard; Mary Edwardsen; Katie Koerper; Heather Watson; Harold
Crothers; Brenda Suneson; Linda Morris; Joyce Gertier; Bobbie Kelly-Ryan for
all she does; Marjorie Thatcher; Kimberly Vadeinieks; special thanks go out to the
students of Willits Elementary Charter School who raised $121 in a coin drive and
donated it to the shelter. Johnathan Meadowbrook; Pat Collins; The Girl Scouts of
Northern California Troop #10462; Joanne Borges; Mary Louise Chase; Tracie
Mello; Sue Bostwick George Coravas; Heather Watson; Lisa Petersen; Russell
Clarke; Mona Gnader; Erica Gonzalez; Jill Cunningham and Gene & Carolyn
Stewart. We also thank all those who make anonymous donations.
Donations made in Memory of People
Adrienna Beach by the members of TOPS 834 Ukiah; Bob Sloan by Connie
Garzini, and Jessica Sloan; Carol & Michael Martinez; Jerry Whitaker by Lydell
Valador; Joyce Grand, loving mother of Marcia, Monique and Danielle by
Margaret Russell, her niece Mari Rozelle; Natalie Foucault by Dean and Jeannue
Remstedt, Charlie and Marie Meyers; Neil Elliott by Glen and Barbara Muller;
Patrick Healy by Fetzer Vineyards employees; Rodger Williams, by Joann Borges;
Shirley Everhart made her raffle ticket donation in memory of Sharon Harshbarger;
Jan McAlister by Glenda Pittman, Kitty McDill, The Laytonville Lioness Club,
Cherolyn Forbes, Arthur & LuAnn Jenkins; Jack Frank by Charles and Marie
Myers; Joan Wade by Marianne Olstad, Gene & Lori Pouquette, Debbie Bowles
who taught with her; Thayer Johnson by Roberta Lemons; Melina Chase
Thornhill by Leroy & Mary Louise Chase.
Donations made in Memory of Pets
Is there a Grant Writer in the House?
Like many non-profit organizations, HSIMC depends heavily on monetary
donations, in-kind donations, as well as volunteers who give so generously
of their valuable time. Along with these avenues of giving, the HSIMC is
also in need of an individual who would be willing to do grant research and
writing in order to secure grant funds for specific projects at the shelter, as
well as specific animal needs. If you, or any one you know has these skills
and is an animal lover, please have them contact Maggie Weaver at the
HSIMC (707) 485-0123; it would be deeply appreciated.
A Large Shoutout of Thanks!
A large shoutout of thanks to our satellite adoption centers. Kittens and cats
at Coast Hardware and The Purple Moose in Willits. And, Moochie Poochie
in Ukiah for puppies and kittens. CAN YOU HEAR US?
Show You Care with One of the Many Ways to help
Being a member is the easiest way to show your support for the work done by the shelter.
Our Mission is to provide a safe haven for healthy, adoptable animals and enhance their well-being while
seeking suitable homes. We also provide spray/neuter education to develop awareness in the community
and promote responsible, humane treatment of all animals.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
HSIMC New Membership Form
Date: _______________
Name: ________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
City: ________________________ State: ______ Zip: _________
Phone: ______________________ Cell: ____________________
Type of membership (please circle one): New Member
Renewing Member
Membership Level (please circle one):
Senior/Student: $20/year Individual: $35/year
Family: $50/year Business: $75/year
I am willing to help at events: YES ____ NO ____
Contact me by phone: (
) _______________ or Email ____________________________________
Other Ways to Help
CoCo by Lloyd & Janet Mahan; Lucy by Leslie Dodds; Tucker Weaver by Taffy
Montgomery; Sassa Hamilton by Abbey Kaufman.
General Donation (please specify amount): $ _______
Donations made in Honor of People
Dog Kennel Sponsorship:; $250.00
(plaque to be placed on dog kennel)
Maggie Weaver’s Birthday by Phyllis Berryman; Mona Gnader’s Birthday by
Chana Eisenstein; The marriage of Marcia Howlett and Chris Howard by Hope
Patterson and Melissa Thornhill in honor of Melissa Thornhill.
Donations made in Honor of Pets
Ethan Oeding for his newly adopted dog Scrappy; From Penny Seaman, a Birthday
gift for the Seaman Cats who were adopted from HSIMC in 2012.
Cat Condo Sponsorship: $100.00
(plaque to be placed on cat condo)
Honorarium (please specify amount): $ _______ In Honor of: ________________________________
Memorial ($50.00 minimum) (please specify amount):$ _______
(plaque to be displayed on memory wall)
In Memory of: ______________________________
Fires, continued from
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shelter to displaced dogs and cats. The need for foster care will be great
and with the help of many volunteers, we will do all we can to help.
Any one wishing to help is urged to call us at (707) 485-0123 or email
us at hsimc@pacific.net.
The Dog’s Dilema
Please help us with our dilemma! We are getting very concerned about
the wonderful volunteers who come to walk and socialize us. Our
volunteer dog trainer, Leslie, and our kennel supervisor, Adri, have
such huge hearts that they want to rescue as many dogs as possible.
In fact, they rescue dogs from at least three different shelters regularly
plus take in owner surrenders. Here lies the dilemma . . . our volunteers
are so dedicated and they come as often as humanly possible but they
are getting pooped!!! They really need help. Do you like to go for long
or short walks? Perfect! Do you prefer not to walk, but enjoy sitting
under a shade tree watching a dog play or swim in their pool or possibly
throwing a ball for a dog? Perfect! Do you like putting on a raincoat
and walking in the rain? Perfect! Do you prefer sitting under a carport
cover when it’s raining. Perfect! We love getting out of our kennels as
much as possible and enjoy people so are more than happy to work with
your schedule and preferences. Hope to see you or your family member,
friend or neighbor at the dog walking orientation. It is offered every
Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please spread the word! Sending a bark of thanks
and a slobbery kiss your way! The Dogs at HSIMC
Using “Will” Power
Last Will
and
Testament
Volunteer Corner
The need for a well-run, vibrant animal shelter and adoption center will
always be with us. “Kitten Season” will happen every year, puppies will be
born year-round, and people will always need to re-home pets and surrender strays. We like to think of HSIMC as a growing organization, and
it is, but for many of us the growing is growing older! We strive to attract
enthusiastic members/volunteers of all ages, but we know that the future
naturally lies with the next generation of animal lovers. However, we all
have an opportunity to continue supporting the animals by using our
“WILL” power. Remembering HSIMC in your will can make a huge
difference. Please consider the animals in your estate planning and use
your “WILL” power!
MEET ZOE: Zoe Caldera began volunteering at HSIMC in the fall of
2013 when she arrived in the area with her family from Tucson, AZ.
Now a high school senior/college student, Zoe has grown into a very
reliable volunteer in the cattery and kittery working with the cats and
kittens and in general being very helpful. She is pursuing certification
in welding at Mendocino College and is also majoring in zoology and
hopes for a future as a zoologist or veterinarian. “What originally drew
me to the Humane Society was the desire to meet more people and lend
a helping hand around the shelter” she said. “As long as I’m around
my voice will always be there to speak on behalf of the animals. I have
gotten to know the shelter staff and other volunteers over the years. This
has become more than a volunteer job to me, it’s a second home! I can
give back to my community and do what I love most, help the animals!”
Needless to say, Zoe became a valued part of our volunteer “staff”.
Carrie Gillespie of Long Valley Lumber for waiving her commission in the new
shade covers for the dog playpens; Helga Raab; Mike & Darlene Lewis; Tara
Moratti for donating her commission on a home sale; Ryan Luna; The Howard
Foundation; Elizabeth Weeks; Dustin Kotterman; Lynn & William Hoomalu;
Theresa Lackey; Christopher Juszczak; Ken Fowler Motors; Gina Lane for her
many donations; Kale Haschak; Bi Coastal Media; Jim Mayfield; Long Valley
Feed Store for their donation of goat’s milk for our bottle babies; Fetzer
Vineyards; Elaine Richards for her donation to purchase new “kiddy pools” for
the shelter dogs; Ukiah Daily Journal and Willits News for printing our “Name
Your Own Price” June promotion flyer. Doug Gomez for his large donation to
“help fix kittens!”; Northern Aggregates for their numerous donations of rock
for kennels, driveways and walkways, Pete Swanton, for pulling a banner behind
his plane promoting the HSIMC Open House and Appreciation Day. Chris at
the Bakery Outlet in Ukiah for donating all of the buns for our appreciation
day barbecue. Elaine Richard; Bill Barksdale for all he does for the animals;
Lynne Nagel of Bradford Ranch; Francine Long; Berr Pet Supply and Cardinal
Pet Care for a large donation of pet supplies.
Angels for
the Animals
Welcome aboard to: Sara Cope & Karena Jolley; Lloyd & Jan Mahan; Marcia
Miller; John & Nellie Larsen; Raymond Theeringer; Jay Johansen; Julie Dodd;
the Sutton Family; Fay Monteleone; and Dee Dix. Our members are the
backbone of HSIMC, we can’t do it alone.
We are sending discount coupon books to all new members!
New Members
These good people make monthly, or more, donations like clockwork: Lynn
& William Hoomalu; Peter Dal Pogetto; Eddie Alexander; Christine Erkkila;
Esther Pokriots; Helga Raab; Mike & Darlene Lewis; Heather Rose; Gary
Silver; Kyle Cordes; David Dauer; Patrick Crone; Ken Fowler Motors and Teresa Lackey.
Sustaining
Members
News from Shelter Alumni
Mandy Cartwright and her son Simon adopted the dog “Café” from the shelter
in January of 2011. They renamed him “Max Trouble”. “Max has been such a
blessing,” Mandy wrote, “not only for us, but for our family and friends as well.
Max was always intended to be a part of our family in the grand scheme of
things. I wanted to say thank you for taking him in until the stars aligned. Bless
you all.”
We love to hear from our “Alumni”
Special Thanks for Special Things
This spring the Boy Scouts of Troop 212, Willits, came to the shelter two days
in a row to do grounds work, indoor cleaning, cat socializing and dog walking.
Scouts Cody Pedersen, Aidan Bryant, Nicholas Hebel, Zach Dellett and Oren
Silverstein were accompanied by adults Ken Pedersen and Jen Dellett. The boys
were working on their “citizenship in the community” merit badge. It was the
boys’ idea to choose the Humane Society as the place to earn their badges. Earn
them they did through a lot of outdoor cleanup and indoor wall washing as well
as playing with the cats and walking dogs. The troop is chartered by First Baptist
Church in Willits.
Max Meets His Match
Sometimes it takes a year or more to find the perfect fit; we think we are
never going to be able to find a good home, particularly for an older cat
that is compromised in one way or another. Case in point: Max. Max
came to us with another cat named “Baby” in January 2014. They were the
dear pets of an elderly lady who was no longer able to keep them. She had
rescued both as kittens several years ago. Baby had just needed to be bottle
fed, but Max she had found lying in the street. He had been hit by a car
and had lost an eye and several teeth. She saw to it that he received the vet
care he needed to close the eye and neuter him and gave him lots of love
and attention. Baby, a Siamese mix was adopted relatively soon. Poor old
one-eyed Max kept being dismissed despite his love of laps, treats and
attention. Finally in mid-February of this year the right person came to the shelter. Phyllis Rose had lost her 14+ year
old cat and needed a new companion. Max made a bee line for her, following her around as she looked at different
prospects, when she sat down he was immediately in her lap. What choice did the poor woman have? She recognized
his delightful personality and calm manner. We like to think Max recognized the right person! Once again it shows
the wisdom of adopting an older cat for many people. Kittens can be a lot of fun, but their high energy is often more
than an older person wants to cope with.
Barn Cats
Every year we take in hundreds of cats and kittens. As a non-profit, no kill
shelter and adoption center we do our best not to take in feral cats, but it
sometimes happens, particularly when kittens refuse to be socialized. When
faced with this problem we try to match the cats with people who need a
“mouseworker” or two to live in their barn, shop or shed. The people agree
to keep the cats safe until they learn that this is where the food is. They
then continue to offer food, water and shelter to the cats, but let them live
on their own.
Emergency
Medical Fund
Every once in a while we are faced with a dilemma when a dog or cat suddenly requires very expensive medical treatment for an unexpected illness
or an injury. Several hundred dollars for a broken leg; up to $1,000 for a
dog with heartworm; what do we do? Money spent on one animal could
be used to spay or neuter lots of kittens and puppies, purchase a lot of
needed supplies, pay ongoing shelter bills. But, how do we face putting
down the otherwise healthy young dog who just needs cataract surgery,
the darling little yellow kitten with a broken leg, the two Labrador
Retrievers with major heartworm? This is when we call on our “Angels”
for help. Rather than make these seemingly continuous pleas, we are
setting up an Emergency Medical Fund for the animals and urge those
who wish to do so, to designate donations to this fund.
The North Bay Association of Realtors Mendocino County Chapter
got the ball rolling with a charity Golf Tournament to benefit the animals
this summer. Members of the county chapter came to the shelter in late
August to present a $3,500 check, take a tour of the shelter, visit with the
animals and express confidence that the tournament will be bigger and
better next year. We are delighted with their enthusiasm and willingness to
help! They are calling the fund “Pumpkin’s Second Chance Fund” in honor
of the little dog who was fostered and then adopted by realtor Trudy Sellars
Ramos and her family.
And so, dear friends, it happened again. The 8th annual Humane Society “Pasta for
Paws” spaghetti dinner took place at the Barra of Mendocino Winery in Redwood
Valley on April 25th. Despite chilly temperatures and brisk winds it was a great
success. Way more than 500 people were served Chef d’Bill’s signature spaghetti
with all the “fixings” followed by Mary Miller’s “dessert table to die for”.
The “Felt Tips” kept a cheerful tempo going on the patio. Those who were
seated outside braved the wind, enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine, and took
advantage of the snuggly fleece blankets provided.
Rumbling purrs and major tail wags go out to the following who donated
items for the silent auction. They include Backroads Productions; Wayne Menger;
Heather Rose; Jim and Ann Denham; Germain-Robin; Golden Vineyards; Mel
Lockey; Paul and Linda Shimmin; Sheryl Lynn Forbes; Lustre Jewelry; Margret
North; Hans Vester; Bobby Kelly-Ryan; Adolph and Gayle Wagner/Tim Kline; Mac
and Jan McAlister; Mary Edwardsen; Taylor Page; Tim Taubold and Denise Niderost;
Vickie Oman; Scoops Ice Cream & Deli; Leslie Roberts; Vickie and Aaron Adams;
Naughty Boy Vineyards; Christine Cliburn; Norma Lowe; Blue Ribbon Pets;
J.D.Redhouse; Consuela Rocha; Tina Moody; Mary Beth Kelley; Susie Levoe; Leah
Ortiz; Glass Artist Kale Haschak; Ken Fowler Auto; Charlie and Marie Myers; Mike
and Stephanie Fesler; Boomer’s Bar and Grill; Cat’s Meow; Savana Robinson; Katie
Koerper; Adel Pruitt; Jeff Leedy; Erika Barrish; Sharon Bianchi; Sue Sweet; Campbell’s
Napa Auto Parts; Don and Eleanor Pickman; Sue Anzilotti and Moonstonegold. A
huge thank you as well to all the individuals who bid on the silent auction items.
Spaghetti
Dinner Wrap
Raffle Story
Once again our friends stepped up to support “their” humane society by purchasing more than $12,600 in raffle tickets,
donating prizes and selling tickets. More than 200 attended the volunteer/supporter barbeque and open house held on July
19th the day of the raffle drawing. A number of the people attending held winning tickets which is always fun; a crew of
volunteers prepared and served the hotdogs and hamburgers and a variety of salads followed by a wonderful array of
cookies. That is how we “appreciate” our volunteers, we put them to work! We owe many thanks to all from the community
who donated prizes, as well as to those “out of the area” venues that have supported the animals for many years. We thank you
all. Special thanks, as well, to Sonia McAlear for providing music throughout the event.
Upcoming Events
The 5th Annual Tri-Tip Dinner will be held on November 7th in Carl Purdy Hall at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds in
Ukiah. It should be a fun event with wonderful food, incredible desserts, a quarter auction and a live auction run by our good
friend Sheriff Tom Allman, who will also serve as master of ceremonies. Save the date! Also, we are always looking for donated
items for our fundraisers; call us at (707) 485-0123 and we will make the necessary arrangements. Many thanks!
The annual Christmas Wreath Project will kick off at the Barra of Mendocino Annual Artisan Faire November 21st and
22nd. The “wreath elves” will go into full production just before Thanksgiving and will be hard at it until December 20th. We
are hoping for an early, rainy fall to freshen all the greens we will need.
On February 14th we have planned a second fashion show. The date coincides with Valentine’s Day. There will be a lot
more information about this event in weeks to come.
Celebrity Bartenders
Kimmarie and Roley of “The Office at Main and Mill” teamed up with Olivia and Jillian Walton of “Liv Fashion Boutique Inc.”
to raise money for the shelter. Liv and Jillian served as local “Celebrity Bartenders” for the event under the direction of “main
man bartender” Steven Simms.
All tips were donated to the shelter during the two hour event. Simms said he was “more than happy” to make the donation. The place was packed and more than $1,100 was raised for the animals. In addition to that, Kimmarie and Roley made a
large donation as well. The event also raised community awareness for the needs of displaced companion animals at HSIMC.
This was the second time in less than a year that “Liv Fashion” stepped up for the animals. In September 2014 they spearheaded
the highly successful “Let the Fur Fly” fashion show at Barra of Mendocino Winery.