Post on 02-Apr-2016
description
Animal Health Center: Florida’s first non-profit animal hospital
accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Page 4
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
REUNITEDTwo “tails” of going home, Page 6
NEW “LEASH” ON LIFELoving Pit Bull finds forever family, Page 8
Fall 2014
Krista Sparkman Photography
in Veterinary ExcellenceLEADERS
2 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
L
from the E.D.
etter
Sherry SilkExecutive Director
FALL 2014
LETTER FROM THE E.D. 2
AAHA ACCREDITATION 4Animal Health Center, a leaderin veterinary excellence
REUNITED 6Two “tails” of going home
VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER 8
NEW “LEASH” ON LIFE 8Loving Pit Bull finds family
SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS 9
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FOR PETS 10
THANK YOU 11
INFORMATION / EVENTS 12
4
6
8
2 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
I was bursting with pride when we received word that we had passed our rigorous review by veterinary experts from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The Humane Society of Tampa Bay became the first non-profit animal hospital in the State of Florida to be AAHA-certified. When a hospital has AAHA accreditation, it is considered by the veterinary community to be the gold standard of the industry. Our own Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations, led the effort to obtain this distinction. It would not have happened without her leadership and commitment to our organization.
Only 12-15% of animal hospitals in North America have gone through this demanding and time consuming accreditation process with a total of 3,200 accredited practices in the U.S. and Canada. Currently, there are only 18 non-profit hospitals in the country that have received this distinction; our Animal Health Center has now joined this elite group.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay holds itself to a higher standard. Animals are our passion and keeping them healthy through excellent care has always been our number one priority because they deserve nothing less. We also believe that people should not have to turn their pets in to a shelter, or have them euthanized, because they can’t afford veterinary care. Seven days a week we provide affordable, high-quality veterinary care to the public. And, any proceeds from our animal hospital benefit our mission and programs at our shelter.
I am truly fortunate to have such wonderful veterinarians, technicians, receptionists and other staff who commit themselves every day to be the very best and to always help animals in need.
For The Animals, Under the leadership of Dr. Karla Bard (left), the Animal Health Center sterilized 11,506 dogs and cats in 2013.
Kri
sta
Spa
rkm
an P
hoto
grap
hy
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 3 Kri
sta
Spa
rkm
an P
hoto
grap
hy
6:00pm – 11:00pmTampa Marriott Waterside
• Adoptables• Dinner&Drinks• CelebrityFashionShow• Silent&LiveAuctions• Music&Cigarsbythewater
Tickets – $125 per personSponsorships & Corporate Tables Available
813.876.4150/specialevents@humanesocietytampa.orgOFFICIAL 2014
BE MORE ENTERTAINING Special Events Winner
Black Tie / Masquerade Attire Optional
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 3
4 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
After months of rigorous review by veterinary experts, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Animal Health Center became Florida’s first non-profit animal hospital to be awarded accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Considered the Gold Standard in the industry, AAHA accreditation involves evaluation on 900 standards of veterinary care.
“We aim to lead the way for the health and well-being of companion animals in our community and beyond,” said HSTB Executive Director Sherry Silk. “Being the first non-profit in our state, and one of only 18 in the nation, to receive AHAA accreditation confirms that we are on the right path.”
Only 12-15% of animal hospitals in North America have gone through the demanding and time-consuming accreditation process with a total of 3,200 accredited practices.
The Animal Health Center is open to the public and provides affordable veterinary care and spay/neuter services. Any proceeds from the Center will benefit the mission and programs of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. To make an appointment for your pet, call 813.870.3304. For more information, visit humanesocietytampa.org/ahc
ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER:
4 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
FLORIDA’S FIRST NON-PROFIT VETERINARY HOSPITAL TO BE AAHA-ACCREDITED
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 5
Allergy Testing and Treatments
Annual Check-ups
Blood Tests & Lab Work
Dental Cleanings
Grooming Services
Heartworm Treatment
Micro-chipping
Vaccinations
Wellness & Preventative Care
Spay/Neuter Surgeries
Special Surgeries
Ultrasounds
X-rays
surgery & DiagnostiCs
“Being AAHA-accredited means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion and keeping them healthy through excellent care is our #1 priority; because they deserve nothing less.”
~Dr. Karla Bard, Director of Medical Operations, Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Page 5 photos by Krista Sparkman
6 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
home
Samson was frightened and confused when he found himself back with us after two years with his loving family. They were devastated but had found themselves in a difficult circumstance and felt they had no other choice.
With each day the ache in their hearts grew. Each night, they waited in vain to feel him jump on the bed to snuggle beside them. Meanwhile, Samson was brokenhearted, needing extra comfort and TLC from our staff and volunteers.
Several days after his surrender, the family came to the shelter in tears hoping to get Samson back. They had prayed together and vowed to find a solution, no matter what, so that Samson could come home. “You can’t leave family behind,” said his dad.
When we brought Samson out and he caught sight of his pack, he started screeching. Then, 60 pounds of pure canine love jumped into his daddy’s arms. And that is where he will stay for the rest of his days.
On a normal Tuesday morning in June, Steve Kadelak was about to recycle his Sunday paper when a picture caught his eye in the Pet Pals section of the Tampa Tribune, The orange and white kitty staring back at him looked just like his pet who’d been missing since January! He immediately called our office and asked the adoption manager about a unique mark on his face. When she confirmed that the mark was there, he was ecstatic.
We don't know where Rooney had been since January, but we had recently transferred him from Hillsborough County Animal Services and decided to feature him in Pet Pals; we are so glad we did!
This picture says it all; a soft gaze at his dad, knowing all is finally well. Welcome home, sweet boy.
Two "Tails" of Going
Rooney
Samson
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 7
homehumanesocietytampa.org/woofstock
OCTOBER 9 – 31ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH
painted & regular pumpkins ● at the shelter ● pet friendly ● benefits our animals
See calendar on back cover for hours!
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 7
featuring live music by
8 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
Janet Saunders has been volunteering with us since 2010. In that time she has given more than 3,600 volunteer hours to our animals in many areas including cat companionship, adoptions, outreach and special events. She is a tremendous help with volunteer orientations and helps to mentor new cat companions.
Janet is also a dedicated and loving foster mom who has helped save the lives of countless kittens. She even organized our first-ever Kitten Shower (this June) which was a fun and immensely successful event.
Her passion for the animals, especially cats, is so valuable to HSTB. We can’t thank her enough!
JANET SAUNDERS
Janet and an adoptable kitten at our first-ever Kitten Shower
Lisa, a three-year-old, heartworm positive Pit Bull mix was transferred to us from Hillsborough County Animal Services. After being treated for heartworms she waited nearly three months for a home and, in that time, quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite for her sweet, playful personality.
Whether attending outreach events or teaching younger dogs how to play in our playgroups, Lisa was always a perfect doggie citizen during her stay with us! However, people are often reluctant to adopt Pit Bulls, so she waited.
One day, Alisha came looking for a friend for her dog, Honey, who had been dealing with anxiety issues. She decided that a canine companion might be good for Honey, and Lisa caught her eye. During their meet and greet, the girls acted like they had known each other forever, racing around the play yard and rolling around in the dirt. Alisha couldn’t say no, Lisa had won her over!
Lisa is now a big sister to Honey and helps to comfort her when she gets anxious. As you can see from her go-home photo, Lisa was so happy to be joining this family that she couldn’t contain her kisses!
LISA’S NEW
ON LIFE!
Lisa shows off her good doggie manners and infectious smile.
Kri
sta
Sp
arkm
an P
ho
tog
rap
hy
A complete family! Honey, Alisha and Lisa.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 9
Baby
Koa
Rin
Windy
We adopted "Carley", who we now call Baby or Itty Witty, the first week of February. We decided to get her because our oldest daughter just had her second brain surgery and a kitty is all she wanted while in the hospital. She is the best kitty ever and has settled into our family so wonderfully. She also has one of the most amazing bonds with our daughter Emily. Every night they sleep together and cuddle the whole night. She is a perfect fit and has completed our family.
Her demeanor is one of a kind, my husband and I both grew up with multiple cats, and have never seen anything like Baby. Her favorite thing to play with is her stuffed monkey that she walks around the house with in her mouth. She loves to cuddle and will purr for endless amounts of time when she is with people. She never minds being in the girls’ laps and all around is just the best. Thanks for letting us adopt our family member from you!
-Sean, Melissa, Emily and Abigail Wallace
We adopted Koa formerly known as “Pongo” this past December and we are so happy we did. Koa has truly been a blessing and it didn’t take long for him to fit in with our family.
He’s my daughter’s best friend and partner in crime and between the two of them they make sure my husband and I stay active. We all love him very much.
Thank you for allowing us to give Koa the home he deserves!
-The Aleman Family
I adopted this lovely girl about two weeks ago, and I haven’t been happier. She has brought so much joy in my life. Rin, (formerly Ronnie) was the perfect match, and I fell in love with her the moment I saw her.
My friend recommended going to HSTB after recently adopting their own puppy. I couldn’t have made a better choice. Rin is the smartest puppy I’ve ever met, being a Collie/German mix. I was able to potty train her within a couple days and she has already mastered “SIT!”
Thank you for everything HSTB! - Bethany Cameron
My fiance and I adopted Windy at the end of January 2013. We kept her name because nothing else seemed to work. Since then we have moved back home to the Florida Keys and Windy has been our fur baby ever since. We were warned that she would be a one pet girl and for now we wouldn’t have it any other way.
She is very active and likes to play but she also loves her downtime, lounging in the sunlight. She still isn’t a lap kitty but she always has to be near us. I’m glad we were able to make her ours, thanks to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. -Amanda and Daniel Humane Society of Tampa Bay 9
10 Fall 2014 Making Tracks
Hillsborough County has designated four public shelters as “Pet-Friendly” as a last resort for residents in dire need. Space is limited, and given on a first-come first-served basis. No reservations are accepted. At public pet-friendly shelters, the pet owner must:
Register when first arriving
Bring proof of current rabies vaccination
Bring a sturdy carrier
Bring enough supplies for their pet(s)
Remain on site with their pet(s) during the storm
Pet-Friendly Shelters in Hillsborough County Burnett Middle School 1010 N. Kingsway Road Seffner, FL 33584 Sgt. Smith Middle School 14303 Citrus Pointe Drive Tampa, FL 33625 Bartels Middle School 9020 Imperial Oak Blvd. Tampa, FL 33647 Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way Ruskin, FL 33573
IS YOUR PET PREPARED?
For more information on pet preparedness during disasters, contact Hillsborough County Animal Services at 813-744-5660.
If your pet is not current on shots, the Animal Health Center offers affordable vaccines. The Center also offers FREE MICROCHIPS ON SUNDAYS with any veterinary service. Microchipping is one of the best ways to make sure your pets can find their way home to you if lost!
The Center is located at 3809 N. Armenia and is open from 12:00pm–7:00pm on Mondays and 8:30am–3:00pm Tuesday–Sunday. Call 813.870.3304 for more details!
Hurricane Season is here and our pets depend on us to keep them safe!
In the event of a Hurricane you must be prepared to be housebound for several days or, possibly, to evacuate to a pet-friendly shelter. Be sure to have seven days of pet food, water and medications on hand. Also, in the event of an evacuation, pet owners should have a Grab ‘n Go Bag ready containing the following information:
Medical/Vaccination Records
Special medical/behavioral instructions
Picture of your pet, picture of you with your pet
All identification numbers (tag,microchip,etc.)
Emergency contact info for you and your pet
Emergency contact (outside the disaster area)
Owners should also have a pet first aid kit available, bedding, collapsible food/water bowl, 2 extra collars and leashes and a pet carrier.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 11
Wags, Purrs & Many ThanksTHANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES
AND INDIVIDUALS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT
Adcock Financial
Antinori Family
Bank of Tampa
Bright House Sports Network
Fifth Third Bank
Forns Design & Construction
GulfShore Bank
Hill Ward Henderson
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society from Hillsborough
Community College- Plant City
Maxi-Blast, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Nielsen Group
Painting with a Twist – South Tampa
PAR, Inc.
Petco
PetSmart Charities
Phillips Pet Food
Janet & David Saunders
Sit Tampa | Boutique Pet Sitting & Dog Walking
Soho Cycling
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation
T Rowe Price
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa Bay Storm
Tampa Yankees
TECO
USAA Foundation
Vivint
Whole Foods
WMNF 88.5 FM
Humane Society of Tampa Bay 11
Thank you to the Wells Fargo Community Connection (Westshore Branch) for
granting us $1,000!
Thank you, CitiGroup, for donating a day of hard work
for our animals!
Thank you to University of Tampa for collecting
donations for our animals!
Christine Palhete attends Critter Camp and loves
to collect donations. Her donation bags sport
messages like “Cats Are Cool”, Adopt Before You Shop”, “End
Animal Homelessness”, etc. Thank you, Christine!
Thank you, Tampa Yankees, for a fun and successful Bark At
The Ballpark!
Thank you to the Lightning for donating your Fridays to
helping our animals!
Thanks to Phillips Pet Food for donating 20 pallets of pet food
to our animals!
SAVE THE DATE!
EVEN
TS AUGUSTPUP CRAWLAugust 16, 2014SoHo: MacDinton’s, World of Beer, Yard of Ale, and The Dubliner4:30pm – 9:00pm
BEERFEST WITH CREATIVELOAFINGAugust 23, 2014MOSI8:00pm – 11:00pm
OCTOBERTUXES & TAILSOctober 11, 2014Marriott Waterside6:00pm – 11:00pm
SEPTEMBERWOOFSTOCKSeptember 20, 2014Hyde Park Village4:00pm – 7:00pm
Our Vision
Our MissionLeading The Way Because Every Life Counts™
Dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need.
humanesocietytampa.org
Humane Society of Tampa Bay3607 N. Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607(813) 876-7138
Adoption Hours:Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: Noon - 7:00pmSaturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Animal Health Center3809 N. Armenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33607(813) 870-3304
Spay/NeuterMonday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Veterinary ServicesMonday: Noon - 7:00pm
Tuesday-Sunday: 8:30am - 3:00pmCall for an appointment.
Making Tracks is a newsletter published quarterly, free of charge, for donors of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay located at 3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa FL 33607. For more information, please contact the Editor: 813-367-2078 .
Sherry SilkExecutive Director
SherryS@humanesocietytampa.org(813) 774-4309
Board of DirectorsPresident
Mary BirrellVice President
Chris BauerTreasurer
Laura TatemSecretary
Diane HomaMember At Large
Michael Neff
Mike GratzMary Kate Harrison
Lyda Tymiak Lindell, MDKimberly Mello
Linda ReitzCindy SarffMary Scott
Advisory Board:Victoria J. Alvarez, P.A.
Pat AntinoriCity Councilwoman Yvonne Yolie Capin
John DingfelderCarol Funk
Richard GonzmartBobby Harris
Stephanie MastroDominique Mellow
County Commissioner Sandy MurmanJudge Tracy Sheehan
Cathy Smith
Editor:Lisa Knight
lknight@humanesocietytampa.org(813) 367-2078
Contributors:Lisa Knight
Nash McCutchenLeslie Menichino
Sherry SilkOrnella Varchi
Layout & Design:Nash McCutchen
PUMPKIN PATCHOctober 9 – 31, 2014Humane Society of Tampa BaySaturday – Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pmTuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
LOVE TO PARTY FOR PETS? Join us as an event sponsor or vendor!
For more information, contact our Special Events Coordinator at
813.876.4150 orspecialevents@humanesocietytampa.org
Event details and more events can be found at humanesocietytampa.org/events