SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County Shelley Frith Drane Adoption Center

Gratitude Report

2014-2015

2014 HighlightsWithout the continuous support of you, our donors and adopters, we would not be able to reach the achievements we set out each year to accomplish. We have renamed our annual report to the Gratitude Report to show our gratitude for your support. Let us share just a few of our highlights:

* We are almost at the No-Kill level! The community save rate for 2014 was 84%!* Our tireless veterinary partners spayed/neutered 1165 cat and 948 dogs for a total of 2103 surgeries.* From January 2014 to December 2014 we hosted 5 Wellness Clinics. * During those clinics 792 cats and dogs were seen by Dr. Eric Lorens of the Pet Clinic of Rocky Mount. * From January to December we accepted 2721 animals from our animal control facilities, surrounding counties, and our community. * 579 cats and dogs were adopted locally. * 1984 animals were rehomed through our rescue partnerships. * Through our partnerships with Food Lion and Wal-Mart to collect torn bags of dog and cat food we were able to distribute approximately 37,000 pounds of food to in-need families in our community.

We have monumental dreams and goals for the future of this facility and the community including expanding our Wellness Clinics and our spay/neuter program, the Snip Trip. We want to see our community reach the No-Kill status by bringing the community euthanasia rate below 10%.

We could not continue our life-saving work without you and your support. Please stop by to see the animals who have been saved by your dedication.

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It is hard to believe that yet another year has gone by and that I am finishing up my second year as Executive Director of this lifesaving organization. It continues to be an honor and a privilege to serve in this capacity. Like so many years before, fiscal year 2014-15 has seen its share of challenges but has proven to be one of our most successful years yet! We have improved our financial position, grown our community awareness, strengthened our internal operations, and, most importantly, increased the number of lives saved. The remarkable dedication and efforts of our staff, volunteers, and board members, who have provided extraordinary care and support while we strived to achieve so much, have enabled these accomplishments. These important people serve our organization not only as our compass but also as our backbone, with-out which we would lose sight and fall short of the lifesaving efforts we are currently able to provide. Last year we focused on our main goal: operating the SPCA as a professional animal welfare organization with a direct emphasis on increasing adoptions by improving the adoption experience. I am happy to report that our efforts paid off. We had been trending upward in our adoption and positive placement numbers over the last couple of years, but this year we took a greater leap forward – providing services to over 2,700 animals. While this is a welcome increase, everyone will agree that we want and NEED to do even better. It is my commitment to each of you as friends of the SPCA to build on our momentum, to strengthen our organization, and to stay true to our mission of saving more lives. I am so proud of all of our staff and volunteers for increasing our positive outcomes, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in fiscal year 2015-16. I speak for the entire staff and board of the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA when I humbly say “Thank you!” for the love, trust, support, and dedication you have given as we continue to grow, strive for the achievable goal of a 100% No-Kill community, and save and enrich the lives of the animals in our area.

Message from the desk of Nicole Harris, Executive Director

We began 2014 by pledging to increase not only our adoptions, but also overall posi-tive outcomes for the animals in our service area. Last year we found homes for 2,700 dogs and cats. So far in 2015, we’re off to a roaring start. As of the end of June, we have already found homes through adoption, rescue, and owner return for more than 1,500 pets — that’s more than halfway to our goal in only six months! Through adoption events, outreach, and our day-to-day adoption programs, I’m confident we’ll be able to hit that 2014 number and maybe even exceed it! And as we focus on saving lives, it is also important to look at the preventive side of the equation. Each spring and sum-mer, we see a significant increase in the number of puppies and kittens entering our county and city pounds and shelters. Our low-cost spay/neuter program, Snip Trip, has been established to help prevent the birth of countless unwanted puppies and kittens. We know we’re making an impact. As of this letter, we’ve already sterilized more than 900 dogs and cats, and we’re on track to sterilize up to 900 more by the end of the year. Whether through the dedication of our volunteers and foster families, our passionate and committed staff, or cutting-edge programs like the Critter Summer Camps, bi-monthly wellness clinics, low-cost spay/ neuter, transfer/transport programs partnered with countless rescues, or simply our volunteer and foster programs, the SPCA is leading the way in saving lives in our community. As you would expect, managing our facility is a

constant and costly venture. The costs associated with maintaining our aging internal and external infrastructure continue to increase. We make an effort to control costs and manage resources, but as the need for our services increases, our need for funding and support increases as well. We want to continue expanding our services and programs. Given the needs of our 10-year-old facility and our desire for expanded programs and outreach, we foresee capital improvements in our future. We, the volunteers, staff, board members, and friends of the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA, are united by a common goal: our mission to provide warm shelter, medical care, food, and love to companion animals in need. The board of directors is committed to moving our organization forward and will work diligently to further our mission in the hope of saving as many lives as possible. I don’t want to miss the opportunity to acknowledge and thank you for the role you play in helping us achieve our goal of ending need-less euthanasia. We couldn’t do it without you.

Message from Scott Stone, Board President

2014 HighlightsWithout the continuous support of you, our donors and adopters, we would not be able to reach the achievements we set out each year to accomplish. We have renamed our annual report to the Gratitude Report to show our gratitude for your support. Let us share just a few of our highlights:

* We are almost at the No-Kill level! The community save rate for 2014 was 84%!* Our tireless veterinary partners spayed/neutered 1165 cat and 948 dogs for a total of 2103 surgeries.* From January 2014 to December 2014 we hosted 5 Wellness Clinics. * During those clinics 792 cats and dogs were seen by Dr. Eric Lorens of the Pet Clinic of Rocky Mount. * From January to December we accepted 2721 animals from our animal control facilities, surrounding counties, and our community. * 579 cats and dogs were adopted locally. * 1984 animals were rehomed through our rescue partnerships. * Through our partnerships with Food Lion and Wal-Mart to collect torn bags of dog and cat food we were able to distribute approximately 37,000 pounds of food to in-need families in our community.

We have monumental dreams and goals for the future of this facility and the community including expanding our Wellness Clinics and our spay/neuter program, the Snip Trip. We want to see our community reach the No-Kill status by bringing the community euthanasia rate below 10%.

We could not continue our life-saving work without you and your support. Please stop by to see the animals who have been saved by your dedication.

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Changing of the Guard in the Development Department

Run for your life in the 2015 Zombie Run!The SPCA Zombie Run on October 24th kicks off in Uptown Martinsville. During the 5K race, run-ners will weave their way through zombie-infested territory on the Dick and Willie trail. During the one mile Fun Run, runners must avoid flag-grabbing zombies to cross the finish line with the most flags.

CostPre-registration

5K - $30; Fun Run - $20; Combo - $45Day-of Registration

5K - $35; Fun Run - $25; Combo - $55The SPCA needs sponsors. What a great way to showcase your alliance with the No-Kill movement and the SPCA, while supporting a healthy option for citizens who are running for not only their lives but also for the lives of thousands homeless and neglected animals in our community. Overall benefits of sponsorship:1. Your sponsorship will support the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA 5K Zombie Run and 1-mile Fun Run.2. Publicize your alliance with the MHCSPCA and our community’s No-Kill Movement initiative.3. Help raise community awareness for the importance of spay/neuter programs for cats and dogs in our community.4. Help make a difference in the community while supporting participants who are not only running for lives but also running for the lives of thousands of homeless and neglected animals in our community.

5. Support the funding of educational programs throughout our community to prevent future abuse and animal neglect.

Over 2,700 animals came through the SPCA in 2014. Your sponsorship will provide funds for the care and comfort of our shelter animals as they wait patiently for placement in their “forever homes”.

We need volunteers for this event! We need cheerleaders, traffic controllers, make-up artists, and zombies!! All volunteers can sign up at the shelter. “Zombie” volunteers must sign up by October 5 and are required to attend at least 2 sessions (1 per week) of “Zombie School” to be held at the SPCA shelter on:

Mon., Oct. 5, 5:30pm; Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00am; Mon., Oct, 12, 5:30pm; Sat., Oct. 17, 10:00am

Farewell!In May of 2015, after serving as the Director of Development for the SPCA of MHC, I made the difficult decision to resign my position in order to spend more time with my family. It was a whirlwind year and a half…to say the least! I was stunned to discover the reach and the huge impact that the SPCA has on our community. The staff of your SPCA is an extremely dedicated group of people and the organization is more than worthy of our support. I dare say that the SPCA can stretch a dollar further than any non-profit in our area! I would like encourage you to continue supporting this wonderful organization with your financial contributions and/or your time. Both are much appreciated. The things I miss most are my daily puppy fixes (in case you didn’t know…puppy breath is awe-some) as well as the wonderful people that I grew to love during my tenure. I wish everyone at the SPCA contin-ued success and will continue to volunteer at the shelter. See you soon! Melissa

Dear Friends of the SPCA: I would like to introduce our new Director of Development and Community Relations, Mary Compson. Mary officially joined the organization on July 20; she will be helping us with marketing, community outreach, public relations, and fundraising as we continue to grow, expand our impact, and save lives throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Mary is a hometown girl. She grew up loving and respecting animals on a farm in Figsboro where her father’s family raised cattle and horses. She has had a varied career, working in the arts, restaurant management, business administration, technical writing, and education in Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and various locations in Virginia. From 2001to 2015, Mary worked as an English teacher in Henry County and Martinsville City schools. When Melissa White ended her tenure as Director of Development, Mary applied and was hired to the position. Mary brings varied skills, creativity, and passion for humane society to the position. She plans to foster the relationship between the MHC-SPCA and the local public school systems as a way to spread the mission of the organization and also help promote the talents of the students of Martinsville and Henry County. She has had success as a grant writer and will pursue grant funding for expanded programming.

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Rocking Out Wellness Clinics in 2014Wellness works! In our earlier years, the SPCA hosted low cost rabies/ vaccines clinics. Pet owners could come to the shelter, sign up, and wait for service with lots of other pets and pet owners. This was not a sophisticated system, but that method was typical of traditional rabies clinics and yielded high numbers of clients seeking the service. Throughout the hustle and bustle of these clinics, we continually heard “Thank you.” Local citizens told staff, our faithful Veterinarian Dr. Eric Lorens, and each other how thankful they were to receive services at discounted prices that enabled them to fall within compliance of county and city ordinances and provide yearly vaccines for their animals. Prior to these clinics, many animals in attendance had never received vaccines. By 2013, the SPCA, driven by the appreciation and further needs of the rabies clinic clients, wanted to bridge the gaps between what these animals needed and what our clients could afford. We decided to launch a Wellness clinic to continue the progression of humane education and help eliminate the barriers that kept local pet owners from seeking their own veterinarian services and developing relationships between their veterinarian and their animal. These bi-monthly clinics needed a more personal feel where owners could communicate one-on-one with the vet. We changed the way we saw patients and clients, asking for appointments rather than first come first serve, and began to add basic physical exams for every visit, creating a situation that felt more like traditional vet service with less like a rabies clinic. We focused on edu-cation and continuing care, even going as far to provide suggested local vets names and addresses.We are always happy to help serve our community; our mission is to promote self-sustaining efforts that help individuals become respectable pet owners, making change happen with the “animal owner “in the mirror! By taking time to talk to each client and answer questions, we are helping them to receive needed services and we are educating them about full-service practices that can provide care that is very necessary to their animals. As 2015 is coming to an end, we have achieved most of what we set out to do: providing basic services at super-discounted prices to help pet owners meet mandated requirements of our city and county and supportive services that promote the welfare of animals. The SPCA will continue to offer these services to animals and people in need. Our next clinic is scheduled in October, and the staff of the SPCA is ready to help schedule an appointment as soon as our date is confirmed. We are currently creating a call list for appointments. Call the SPCA at 276-638-7297 to add your name to the call list.

SPCA 2014 Wellness Clinic Statistics* *All services are provided by supervising veterinarian Dr. Eric Lorens

Individual Animal Exams 792 Microchip Implants 63

Yearly Feline Vaccines 157 Yearly Canine Vaccines 521

Rabies Vaccines 619 Feline AIDS/Feline Leukemia Tests 7

Canine Heartworm Tests 104 Nail Trims 92

Animal Dewormings 156 Animal Ear Cleanings 15

Single Applied Dose Flea Medication 13 Baths 10

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Ms. Margaret K. AdamsBrenda AlleyMs. Anne F. AndersonAlta D. Bayne*Mrs. Donna BelcherMs. Shirley BeltonMs. Carol BerlaukLynn and James BerryMr. and Mrs. Kirby BlevinsMr. and Mrs. Allen BoazMrs. Laura Bowles and Dr. Tom LaubEllen ByrdMr. and Mrs. Robert G. ClarkBeth and Don CoaleBetsy ColeMr. and Mrs. Bill CollinsMs. Lucy H. DavisAnn and Dave DollarhiteMr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Frith, IIMr. and Mrs. James W. GarrettMr. and Mrs. Larry GoochMr. R. James GrantMs. Elizabeth S. Gravely

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. GroganMr. Joseph S. GroganMr. and Mrs. Otis HallMr. and Mrs. Millard P. Hall, Jr.Mr. Ural E. HarrisMs. Margaretta Hart*Nancy and David HelmsMr. and Mrs. Jay R. HerveyMrs. Ray HollingsworthMrs. Kitty Sue HookerEmma and Bobby Hughes

Ms. Laura JamesPeggy and Raymond JoyceMrs. Enid C. Lapage*Mr. Kenneth LesterMrs. Louise LesterMs. Louise N. LindsayMrs. Betsy MattoxLynn and Don McGheeMs. Kathryn C. McMillionMr. Walter MilsteadMs. Linda NanceMrs. Mary B. Pannill*Mr. Glen D. Powell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles PrillamanReba and Anna ReynoldsEd StoneMr. Jack I. Stultz*Shirley Windham and George VieleMr. Christopher WalkerMr. and Mrs. Peter R. WellsMs. Caroline WolfeSharon and Joe WoodBeverly and Mark Woody

Including the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County in your estate plans allows you to enjoy recognition for a substantial gift during your lifetime while making a powerful statement about your love of animals. Remem-bering the SPCA in your will, trust, or other estate plans allows us to help thousands of animals utilizing our leading-edge programs, rescues, and clinics. The Best Friend’s Society is our special way of recognizing those whose planned gifts ensure a healthy financial future for our organization and the homeless pets in our care, now and in the future. For more information on how you can become a member of the Best Friend’s Society, please contact Nicole Harris at (276) 638-7297 or email exec@spcamhc.org. All inquiries are confidential.

Save a Life Through Legacy Planning

Members of the Best Friend's Society

SPCA Mission The SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County serves animals and people with progressive, compas-sionate programs delivered by professional staff and volunteers to prevent cruelty; ensure the welfare, safety, refuge, and adoption of animals; educate the public to improve the life of our

community; and reduce the suffering caused by pet overpopulation.

Your Financial Support is Crucial to the MissionThe SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County is a unique and independent 501(c)(3) organization and is not affiliated with any other state or national entity, such as the Humane Society of the

United States or the ASPCA. We are supported by contributions, grants, bequests, investments, and proceeds from our in-shelter store and off-site thrift store. Your contributions stay right here

to help the animals of this community. The tremendous support of our community is demon-strated through the generosity of others.

Presidents Society($10,000+)Ms. Carol BerlaukMr. and Mrs. Kirby BlevinsMr. and Mrs. Allen BoazMrs. Laura Bowles and Dr. Tom LaubCity of MartinsvilleMr. and Mrs. Robert G. ClarkMrs. Kitty Sue HookerLucky Dog Animal RescueMr. Reed S. MooreNorth Shore Animal LeagueMrs. Mary B. Pannill*Mr. and Mrs. Scott StoneWal-Mart Super Center

Guardians Club($5,000+)Ms. Anne F. AndersonMr. and Mrs. Steve BarthMr. and Mrs. Jacob E. Frith, IIMr. and Mrs. Borden F. Hanes, Jr.Hermes Family FoundationHooker Furniture Co. Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lacy

Tacoma Inc.

Rehomers Club($2,000+)AC Furniture Co., Inc.American Express FoundationAmericrown Service CorporationKirsti and Arthur AndersonAnonymousAnonymousApplied Felts, Inc.Dan BaptistMrs. Carolyn BaptistMrs. Charles C. BassettMr. and Mrs. David W. BowlesCapital District Humane Association, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jack CooperMr. John DoeJeffrey and Michelle EastlandFood Lion #1058Food Lion #2619Friends of Homeless AnimalsMr. and Mrs. Phillip GarrettMr. R. James GrantMr. and Mrs. Michael P. HaleyHappy Paws Rescue

Ms. Adrienne HermesHooker FoundationNancy and Dennis HoyJim Mills Nissan Chrysler Jeep Dodge RamJones & DeShon OrthodonticsMrs. Patricia JordanDr. Kathryn J. Hecker-Magee and Mr. Richard W. MageeDr. Sherril Moon and Dr. Lou MontgomeryMrs. Dot H. Montgomery*Nancy and Henry MooreMr. and Mrs. Douglas RiddleDotty and Randy RobertsonSerenity Cabinets & MillworkMr. and Mrs. Garland SmartMr. and Mrs. James C. StoneTracy and Samuel TateThe Elster FoundationMr. and Mrs. Paul B. Toms, Jr.Tractor SupplyMr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Webb

Legacy Club($1,000+)Anonymous

Blue Ridge PackagingBrosville Animal ClinicBurch-Hodges-Stone, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Nathan ButterworthCarlisle SchoolMr. and Mrs. John K. CollinsMs. Jane CovingtonDr. and Mrs. Mark A. CrabtreeCSX Corporate CitizenshipMr. and Mrs. William CurleeMrs. Stephen DashoffHassell DeShazoMr. and Mrs. Lewis T. DraneMr. and Mrs. Kevin G. FarrellFood Lion #2623Food Lion #430Mr. and Mrs. Bill GardnerMr. and Mrs. Larry GottMr. Irving M. Groves, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Otis HallMr. and Mrs. Scott HillAndrea and Mike JoyceMrs. Louise LesterRobin ManleyNancy and Dale McGheeMs. Linda NanceNature’s OutletLori and Kenneth OakesMr. and Mrs. Rudy O’Dell

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Annual Appeal Donors

For his Eagle Project, Armonti Rountree updated the SPCA’s Off-Leash Dog Park. The agility equipment and picnic tables were rebuilt and freshly painted. Amonti planned this project in memory of Dorothy Campbell, late mother of Clay Campbell. This project was funded solely with grants and donated materials.

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Legacy Club($1,000+) Cont.Mr. and Mrs. Robert PrattMr. and Mrs. Roger RayLaurel J. ReeseMr. and Mrs. David ReynoldsPatricia RhodesRooster Walk Inc.Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Schilbe, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank SheltonMr. and Mrs. Robert SherwoodMrs. Gwen SowdonMary Ellen and Vincent StoneMr. and Mrs. Elliot StoneThe Groves-Chaney FoundationThe Kroger CompanyVA Federation of Humane SocietiesStuart and Tom WebsterMr. and Mrs. Edward WhiteMr. Ted Woody

Sanctuary Club ($500+)Lorna AdkinsAll 4 Paws Rescue, Inc.American Endowment FoundationBarbara BaronBassett Mirror Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin BeelerDr. Mary BettertonBig LotsMr. and Mrs. Walter Bondurant, Jr.Stephanie BrilesKim and Steve BurgessBurlington County Animal AllianceSharon and Bob BushnellMr. Worth H. Carter, Jr.Mrs. Gayle ChathamMr. and Mrs. Ford ChildressCollins McKee-Stone Funeral ServicesCounty of HenryCynthia and Lawrence CowleyMs. Lucy H. DavisDawson PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Andy DeVaultDrewry Mason ElementaryThe Matthew Erikson FamilyMr. and Mrs. William C. FainFido’s Finds and Kittie’s KollectiblesFood Lion #2533Mrs. J. English FordMr. James B. Frith, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. FrithMr. and Mrs. James W. GarrettMs. Sherry GottMr. and Mrs. H. C. GravelyMr. and Mrs. Alfred T. GrodenMr. Joseph S. GroganCristin and Greg GrothausMr. and Mrs. Butch H. Hamlet, IIIMr. and Mrs. Jay R. HerveyHey CollaborativeMr. and Mrs. Byron HicksDr. and Mrs. Donald R. HolsingerTerri and Tim HopkinsEmma and Bobby HughesJackie, Holly, and Scott HunterMr. and Mrs. L. Randolph IsleyMary Ellen JenningsMr. and Mrs. John JohnsonDr. and Mrs. David JonesPeggy and Raymond JoyceRosemary KellerCharlotte KisseleffKrumenacker Family LawJoe LambethLowes Home ImprovementDr. and Mrs. Mark MahoneyMahoney Family MedicineJohn MartinEllen MetzgerPatrick Henry Community CollegePeace & Plenty FarmPedigree FoundationPetco FoundationMr. and Mrs. John T. PinkardTerry and Whitey PittsMr. and Mrs. Frank PringThe Honorable and Mrs. Roscoe ReynoldsDr. Donald W. RichmanThomas E. ScarceKathryn and George SelfMr. and Mrs. Brad SmartSnyder OrthodonticsStanleytown Elementary SchoolStifel Nicholas & Co.J.B. and Bronte TatumThe Marjorie Sutton Memorial FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert TurnerMr. and Mrs. Wally VinsonWalter WestDonna Whitlow

Animal Lovers Club ($250+)The AlippesAmeriStaff, Inc.Angler’s Choice, Inc.

Animal LoverAnonymousBandit’s Place Inc.Kathryn K. BaugusDr. Theresa Bechtel and Mr. Dave MeyerDonna and Shane BelcherDr. Maurice H. BellMr. amd Mrs. Ronald BennettJoan and Charles BloomerMr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Bowles, Jr.Bowles Properties, Inc.Delores and William BrysonMr. and Mrs. Smith ChaneyMrs. Ruth G. ChaneyMrs. Ann CheshireClarence’s Steak and Seafood HouseMr. Bruce CohenourMrs. Brenda CohenourMs. Paige R. CoxMr. and Mrs. Joseph DeVaultJeri DraperRebecca DyerMr. and Mrs. Duke EasleyMr. and Mrs. Jay EdelenMr. and Mrs. Glenn C. EdwardsMs. Cynthia Ann FergusonDr. Edward Fine and Dr. Phyllis Parrent

Mr. Pres GarrettDr. Angeline Godwin and Mr. Jim HattenMr. and Mrs. Larry GoochMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. GordonMs. Elizabeth S. GravelyJo and Don GraysonMaurice HammackRegina F. HarrisMr. and Mrs. George H. HarrisHaverline Labels, Inc.Vicky HinesTony S. HodgesPeggy HollanderMr. and Mrs. Walter HyltonMrs. Cecelia JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Edward F. KezarKim and Fred LaxtonBill LeathMr. and Mrs. William D. LeisyMr. and Mrs. Bill LemonsDr. and Mrs. David O. LewisLockman & Associates InsuranceDr. Raymond F. MallinakMr. and Mrs. Curtis L. ManningRoxanne and Harold MartinMartinsville First Savings BankMartinsville Surgical AssociatesMr. and Mrs. John C. MatthewsMrs. Charlotte McClain

300 volunteers donated over 6,000 hours to support our work

Annual Appeal, continued

Jeannine Day has been volunteering with the SPCA since January 2015. Volunteers like Jeannine provide life-saving support.

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Dave McClay and Ken GarrettDr. and Mrs. David B. McConnellLynn and Don McGheeBetty and James McIntoshSgt. George F. MerrimanPhilip MeyerBrenda and Eddie NewmanNilit America, Inc.Dianne OleinikoffChristopher OswaldMr. and Mrs. Bobby PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Dick PilsonMs. Letitia PulliamJosh and Amanda RakesMr. and Mrs. William S. RayReflections Mrs. Frances H. RichardsonDonna S. RobersonMartha RobertsonRock Tenn CoPhyllis and Randy SchlueterDr. and Mrs. David SeamonMrs. Wendy SeamonDebra and Robert ShearerMr. and Mrs. Steve D. SheppardMandy ShowalterMr. and Mrs. Herbert ShumateSkincentivesDr. and Mrs. Arthur SleeperMr. and Mrs. Darrell SmithSouthwest Virginia Gas CompanyAlice and John StrongThe Greene CompanyMs. Peggy C. UramSusan and Jim VargaMarilyn VaughnMr. and Mrs. Sean VerlikVirginia International Raceway

Humane Club($100+)A Guardian Angel FoundationMr. Jacob C. Aaron, Jr.Caren and Darren AaronMr. and Mrs. John AbercrombieJeffrey AdamsTruman AdkinsPegeen and David AlbigBetty AldridgeAltrusa International Inc. of Mar-tinsville-Henry CountyMr. and Mrs. Sergio AmatoAnn and Michael AmosAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousShelly and Everette ArdenAngie ArdenJanet and Richard AshbyRoy Ashley

Mr. Winfred P. BaileyJuanita BaileyMr. and Mrs. Scott BakerMr. and Mrs. Milton A. Barber IVMary BarnesTonya BarrowBassett Girls Basketball TeamMr. and Mrs. W. Christopher Beeler, Jr.Jackie BelcherBelkMr. and Mrs. James BiglerAshley Y. BlackwellBlue Ridge VillageSarah BookMr. and Mrs. Scott BosshartMr. and Mrs. B. Manly Boyd, IIIMr. and Mrs. Charles BradshawMr. and Mrs. Ernest BrayMr. and Mrs. J. Gary BrewerStephanie and Brian BrinegarCharlotte BrooksMs. Jessica BrownNancy and Bob BrownDyanne S. BrownMr. and Mrs. James BryanSherry BryanKim and John BuckDelaney BurrisTimothy CallahanB.P. Cannaday and J.V. CannadayCaptain Toms SeafoodDr. and Mrs. Robert CarlishTami CarrollPam and Rick CaudillMr. and Mrs. Randy CazellCarie ChaneyCharity League of MHCLois and Andrew ChristensenChristine CitranoClover Cat RescueMr. and Mrs. Joe CobbeHilda CockramMr. and Mrs. Garry N. ColemanMr. and Mrs. Rives Brown ColemanMr. and Mrs. Herb P. Collins, Jr.Joan and Raymond ConnerNancey and Charles CorbinBecky and Garry CoxMrs. Louise P. CrealJanice CritzSue CritzSam and Carolyn DavisMs. Judith M. DavisKelly Fallis and Harry Deaner, IIIDeborah and Jim DeFrieceRev. and Mrs. Jim DickersonMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. DietzStan DillonAnn and Dave DollarhiteDr. Barry DorseyDr. Mark Mason DDS

In 2012 the SPCA’s thrift store Fido’s Finds and Kittie’s Kol-lectibles first opened its doors for business. Our dream for the thrift store was to see it blossom into an independent business run entirely by volunteers and stocked by donations from our commu-nity. Some of our first donations to this venture came from estates, filling the store with elegant and classic items for sale. Volunteers joined the Fido’s team to handle the register and mer-chandise, making it possible for all proceeds to come back to the SPCA. Our dedicated ladies staff Fido’s Finds and Kittie’s Kollect-ibles five days a week.If you are interested in making an estate donation or a donation of furniture, household items, antiques, or books and need help load-ing or unloading, contact Alice Ann Blevins at 276-656-1101.

Fido's Finds

Fido’s Finds volunteers Rebecca Crabtree, Alice Ann Blevins, and Lori Gooch. If you are interested in helping at Fido’s Finds, please contact Alice Ann at 276-656-1101.

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Humane Club($100+) Cont.Jerri and Michael DreweryMargie and Paul EasonJanet and Earnest EdwardsRhonda Edwards and Timothy J. VollinkGrace EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Robert ElmoreDr. and Mrs. John EngelBarbara and Pete EpperlyStephanie ErnstMr. and Mrs. Beverly M. EstesCarter EureIrina EvsyukovaEye Physicians & Surgeons of MartinsvillePatricia FeatherstunMrs. Jacqueline Bulwith-Fein and Dr. Bennett FeinAlfred Ferguson, Jr.First Team Auto MallFirst United Methodist ChurchThomas FoegeFood Lion #70Food Lion Community RewardsElizabeth Ford*Beth Fore

Frith Construction Co., Inc.Nicola GarciaGina GasperChristine GeorgeMr. and Mrs. Meriwether GermanAnn and Steve GibsonElizabeth GilbertMr. and Mrs. Terry GilbertCarla GilesGirl Scout Troop #2038Mrs. Vickie B. GregoryMr. and Mrs. Howard GrodenskyMr. & Mrs. Mike GroganGrooming Tails Doggie Salon & BoutiqueDara HackosDorothy and Charles HaleyMs. Lauren HaleyBrian HallJulie HallMrs. Sadie G. HampsonSally and John HanburyMichael and Joyce HankinsEmma HankinsDr. and Mrs. John B. Hardy, Jr.Rachel HardyMr. and Mrs. Raymond T. HarmMr. and Mrs. Jonathan HarrisElizabeth and Haze Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. HaynesMr. and Mrs. Mark HeathBeatrice HeathNancy HeathMrs. Larry HeatonJ.B. and Katherine HeldrethSeth HelmsKristen and Joe HelmsThe Bill Hensley FamilyDavid HighnoteJeanne Hinchee and Roy EdmondsJudith HixsonMs. Patsy A. HobsonKay and James HodgeAngie and Charles HodgeRita and C. Michael HodgesDenise and Tim HoelkerMr. and Mrs. Robert W. HoggBarbara and Morgan HollandHazel M. HolleyMrs. Ray HollingsworthAndera HookerMrs. Sam A. Hooker, Jr.*Mr. and Mrs. David HopkinsJacquelin and Bob HopkinsJanine HowardMr. and Mrs. Donald K. HoweCatherine Hurley

Mrs. Suzanne HutchensMr. and Mrs. Patrick H. HuttsEtienne and Ewa HuygensPeter InglisMr. A.G. IngramChase Inman and Chris EanesDr. and Mrs. James Isernia, and Lindsay IserniaBob JaffeHolly and Kevin JenkinsSheryll Frost and Richard JenningsMrs. Sandra JohnsonKaryn and Joel JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Dean JohnstonWilliam H. JonesMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. JordanJames R. Joyce Jr.Just Breathe Yoga & BodyworkDr. and Mrs. Ralph Y. KahnMr. and Mrs. Nick J. KaravatakisTommy and Tony KeenMr. and Mrs. Mike KellyMr. and Mrs. Steven KeyserMr. and Mrs. James KieferHelen and Sam KingKing’s Grant/Sunnyside Communities

On November 1st the SPCA held our first Zombie Run at the Fieldale Textile Heritage Trail. This event hosted a 5K-race through territory filled with lurking zombies and a one-mile fun run in which participants defended their flags against reaching zombies. Despite the cold November weather with rain and wind, over 40 runners participated. This inaugural event generated over $3,500 for the SPCA to be used toward the Spay/Neuter Fund and the Cat Cage Replacement Fund. Thank you to the generosity of our runners, volunteers, and sponsors for this fantastic event.

Annual Appeal, continued

Zombie Run Participants Ran for Their Lives to Save Lives

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The third annual Fur Ball kicked off on February 21st with Mardi Gras flair! This black-tie event featured a Cajun-themed dinner, dancing to live music by Spare Change, a photo booth, great raffle prizes like diamond earrings and a week in Myrtle Beach, and auction items. Despite hazard-ous weather, this event was the party of the year for the SPCA! With the generous support of our sponsors and attendees, this event raised over $40,000 for the Spay/ Neuter Fund.

In 1994 the SPCA became partners with North Shore Animal League, beginning one of our most fruitful and long-standing partnerships. This year marked the 21st year of our partnership with North Shore, which, in 2015, was awarded the Hallmark Channel’s Hero Award for its work on behalf of homeless ani-mals. To highlight our long-standing partnership, North Shore Animal League, American Humane Association, and the Hall-mark Channel arranged the largest single transport in our history. On May 26th, 63 puppies, 23 dogs, and 36 cats were loaded onto two vans for adoption through North Shore. Our partnership with North Shore allows us to open our doors for puppies from 16 other counties. We look forward to the continuing growth of our relationship with North Shore Animal League.

Life-saving Transport Partners

Party of the Year at the Mardi Paws Fur Ball

Going Home

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*"Animals Going Home" includes animals adopted, animals returned to owners, and animals transferred to other adoption agencies

*New Arrivals

No-Kill Movement in Martinsville-Henry County

Here we are, sitting near the middle of the 2015 calendar year, the beginning of a new fiscal year, and almost at the three-year benchmark of sustaining efforts for a “No-Kill” community. Last year, our com-munity-wide euthanasia rate was 16%. By comparison, our neighbor-ing county had a euthanasia rate of 85%. It has been a long road; our community and this organization have faced many challenges together. We have endured many self-evaluations and budget concerns because our community has, along with us, suffered economic decline. We had to factor the population numbers with projected population growth of cats/kittens and large breed/pit bull-type dogs, populations we have had little success with in the past. We were able to pull together the right tools, staff, information, and community support. Now we look back at the beginning struggles and find it hard to realize that this organi-zation ever ran any other way. With community support, established rescue partnerships, and the undying will and engagement of some very beautiful people, we will continue our “No-Kill” goal for a fourth year in 2016. We are in an aggressive campaign to establish more in-depth humane educational programming; we hope to grow and expand our current Wellness Clinic and low-cost spay/neuter services. Ultimately, we hope to reduce the need for a shelter system by promoting respon-sible pet ownership and impacting the overpopulation problems in this area. With your continued love and support; the unsurpassed dedication and limitless hours of service from our volunteers, board and staff; and finally, the strong partnership of the SPCA, the Henry County Animal Control, and the Martinsville Animal Control, we will remain commit-ted to our goal and give life a chance!

ExpenseBreakdown

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The SPCA was happy to welcome Matthew Grey from Humane Society of the United States for a visit earlier this spring. Pictured: Captain Fincher, Melissa White, Matthew Grey, and Nicole Harris.

The SPCA was voted the second best charity in southwestern Virginia in the Virginia Living Magazine. We were voted the best charity in Martinsville.

Financial Reports

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Hogs for Dogs was started in 2007 in memory of Alma Isley. With each year the number of participants has grown. 2015 was our biggest year yet with over 100 riders attending the eighth annual Hogs for Dogs. This year the event was held in memory of Harry Wayne Oakes II. When the ride kicked off, the line of riders stretched for miles down the highway. This year even our neighboring community of Danville participated by hosting the third stop for the ride at the Thunder Road Harley Davidson store. During this event, our

On Saturday, May 9, the SPCA’s world was turned upside down with one phone call from our Animal Control Officer E. C. Stone about what appeared to be a case of animal hoarding. Martinsville Animal Control doesn’t house felines, and we have always been there to help with housing or holds for them as needed. Initial reports were that there were at least 30 cats that had been left unattended in a house with little to no food or water for a period of two weeks. We agreed to go over and help assess the situation. To say we were unprepared for what we were walking into was an understatement! Having assisted with other hoarding cases, we were physically prepared with all the necessary equipment, staff, and triage plan, but none of us were emotionally ready for what we were about to experience. Upon our arrival at the house, we were forced to wait for someone to unlock the door. As we waited, the smell outside the home

was putrid, while inside the home a multitude of cats were frantically scratching at the door, jump-ing at the windows, and crying out in desperation. The cats were literally begging for rescue! As we entered the property, we were met with the horrible reality of the situation. It was the most horrific sight that any of us had ever experienced or could ever have imagined. Words cannot describe the level of filth, the smell of ammonia and feces, and the feel of it under our feet. The initial rescues were easy because the cats were climbing all over us in a desperate attempt for some kind of help. We began our search, which encompassed trash-filled rooms with piles of feces a foot and a half deep in some places. There was not a clean spot in any part of this home. We found cats that had been locked in rooms with no access to water or the feces-covered food that had been strewn across the floors downstairs. The litter boxes that were provided were overflowing as was most every surface in the home. We removed 18 live cats that first day. When we finally found the access door to the basement, we removed 10 dead cats, some appearing to have suffered greatly before they died. During a week of rescue work, we pulled 27 living cats from that house. Each cat had burns on its paws from lengthy exposure to urine. Most had some corneal scarring, some were missing eyes, and all had URIs (Upper Respiratory Infections) and thinning hair from flea infes-tation. The 10 deceased cats were transported to our shelter veterinarian’s office for cremation, and the SPCA plans to place their remains in a peaceful location.

27 Cats Saved from Tragedy

Get Your Motor Running at Hogs for Dogs

These incredible ladies are the driving force behind this marvelous event!

longest in-resident dog at the SPCA found his forever home. Squeaks had stayed with the SPCA for six months, bouncing into the hearts of staff and volunteers. At Hogs for Dogs he bounced his way into the heart of his adopter/bike rider. Thank you to all our participants.

With your help the Kroger Community Rewards Program continues to grow! By enrolling your Kroger Plus card and picking the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA, each swipe of your card raises donations for the shelter. Enroll your Kroger Plus card at www.kroger.com/communityrewards.

Humane Club($100+) Cont.Ms. Barbara L. KirkDr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Kiser, Jr.Jim Mottley and Donna KogerLynn and John KorffKira KulishMrs. Valerie KyleCarol LacyMr. and Mrs. J.B. LamkinMarie and Michael LantripPatricia and W.A. LaudermilkCheryl and Frank LauzauBeth and Don CoaleBarbara LawsonRuth B. LayneMs. Donna K. LeaheyMr. and Mrs. Morton LesterMs. Debbie W. LewisChristell and Pete LewisDr. William D. Lewis*Dr. and Mrs. Eric Lorens DVMSharon Shepherd and Stephen LukePamela M. Lukow and CharlieMr. and Mrs. Dave MaddoxBlanche and Tom MahoneyLorelei and Terence ManeyMr. and Mrs. Robert MannJan MartinMr. and Mrs. Ron W. MartinMr. and Mrs. Robert P. MartinMartinizing Dry CleaningMartinsville Area Community FoundationShirley MasonAmy and Mark MasonRuby and Charlie MasonLinda McAlisterMarge and Ken McDonaldMr. and Mrs. Jimmy McGarryMs. Kathryn C. McMillionGayle MeadorsMr. and Mrs. Eugene MedleyMerialGretchen and Jones MetzelaarsMarylin and Robert MetzgerMike Haley Vacuum Services CenterMr. J. P. H. Milewicz-ReimMr. and Mrs. James MillerAmy and John MillerJune MinterDeloris MinterLynnie MitchellMr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. MizeMr. and Mrs. Ramie MizeMr. and Mrs. Eric MondayMr. and Mrs. Bob Moore

Barbara J. and Leslie Ann MorganKim MosleyJohn MottleyMount Olivet Ruritan ClubMr. and Mrs. Jason MuehleckDr. and Mrs. James K. MuehleckOlivia MurchisonMr. and Mrs. William NeaseMr. and Mrs. Carson NeaseEmma NesterDebra NesterSandra Neverett and Pamela CranstonDennis NewmanCarla and Bob NorrisMr. and Mrs. Bobby NuzumAngela Painter and Mark HicksMr. and Mrs. William PannillBlair ParkerBarbara ParkerMr. and Mrs. Brad ParkerPatrick Henry ElementaryMr. and Mrs. William PearsonMr. and Mrs. Gregory S. PeitzAlec C. PerryKimberly and Johnathan PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Ronald PiggMr. and Mrs. Heidi PinkstonMs. Jayne PlasterChristina and Charles PoffPerry and Judy PotterMr. and Mrs. Charles PrillamanMr. and Mrs. Ray PrillamanMr. and Mrs. Donald G. PrillamanDr. and Mrs. William D. PrincePro AutomotiveSarah and Tyler PuckettRangeley Ruritan ClubMona RawleyNoel ReedKristin and Sue Rehder-WashburnRescue ProudCarl ReynoldsGayle and L. Kent ReynoldsPrincess Zena and Miss FrecklesMr. and Mrs. John L. RichardsonMs. Shirley M. RiddleRising Sun BreadsCecil RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Chip RobersonDeborah and Gary RobertsEunice and Ryan RobertsDan RobertsMr. and Mrs. Baxter RobertsonMs. Kermeen RobertsonMr. and Mrs. C. J. RobertsonRockbridge Dog Rescue Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ross, Jr.Mrs. Laura V. RutterMr. and Mrs. Scott SappDr. and Mrs. George P. Scouras

Lisa and Eric SeiyJ. Scott SemonesMs. Brenda SessorMr. and Mrs. Paul SetliffDeborah and David L. SharpYvonne and Jerry ShockneyMr. and Mrs. William A. SibbickAvis SinclairMr. and Mrs. H. Fletcher SmithMr. and Mrs. Evan SmithMr. and Mrs. Kenneth SmithJessica SmithMary and Tripp SmithSmith River OutfittersMs. Donna SneadSarah and Jeff SouthardMr. and Mrs. Guy StanleyStanleytown United Methodist Church Handbell ChoirKaren StewartDiane and Eddie StoneMs. Joy StoneMr. and Mrs. Rick Stone, Jr.Stone Dynamics, Inc.Susie P. StringerJudy StultzSupreme Court of Virginia Clerk’s OfficeMs. Sylvia SurberMr. and Mrs. Greg SurrattMs. Shirley M. SwainJudith M. Szulecki M.D.Mary Lou and Pete SzymanowiczDavid TatumVickie Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Barry TedderLorrie, Bill and Amber TeegenThe Cato CorporationThe Smile Center Family & Cosmetic DentistryMr. and Mrs. Roy L. ThomasMs. Jane ThomassonShelby and Wally ThompsonLorraine and Eric TichayJudy and Ted TomczakMs. May H. TomsTransitional Day ProgramTammy and Cotton TrentMr. and Mrs. Danny TurnerMs. Margaret TurnerMr. and Mrs. Donald TwistDrs. Tom and Denise UnterbrinkUTZ Quality FoodsMr. Bruce ValleyEvelyn VaughnVeterinary ServicesDr. and Mrs. Jason VigueVista Pointe CondominiumGail and Bob VoglerMr. Norman WaaksDoris and Gary WalkerRuth WardAnn and Donny WardRoger WardLynn and Noel WardAngela and Robert WeinerthDr. and Mrs. Richard WelhamMr. and Mrs. Wes WellsMelody WellsWendy’s

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Summer Camp

Debbie WhitlowMr. and Mrs. Raymond WhitmoreMr. and Mrs. Winston WhitmoreIrene Bennett and Clarence Wilcox IIIMr. and Mrs. Gerald WilliamsMary WilsonShannon WilsonRoslyn and Max WingettElizabeth and Jason WittAmanda and Mike WittMs. S. Wolen and Mr. R. GilbertSharon and Joe WoodThe Randy Woodall FamilyMr. and Mrs. Richard C. WooldridgeMs. Penny WyattBrenda and Barry WyattDr. and Mrs. Steven YellinPatricia J. YoungDr. and Mrs. Zeke ZanatosMs. Debbie Zytkewicz

Paws Club(up to $99)220 Studio and Day SpaMr. and Mrs. Doug AaronLeslie AdamsAdams GroceryMr. and Dr. Christopher D. AdcockMs. Beth AdkinsWinnie and Earl Agee

Billy AgeeMildred and Osborne AldridgeMr. and Mrs. Timothy AlexanderMonique and James AligJoyce AmosMs. Mary T. AmosLorri Ann AmosMs. Marion R. AndersonThe Reverend and Mrs. Gene AndersonDenise AndrewsDianne and Daniel AngellAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & BarRebecca ArmentroutCourtney ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Ricky ArnoldMollie ArringtonBetty ArringtonSandra AtheyAndrew AtkinsAtlas EPSMs. Hilda AyersMs. Gale BallardDr. and Mrs. Deepak D. BanerjeeJean BaptistMr. and Mrs. William H. BarbourCourtney Barker

Ms. Connie BarkerValerie BarrowMs. Sandra BaryDiane and Jeb BassettAllison BauerKatie L. BawellJudy and George BaylorMr. and Mrs. Jim BecknerElaine and Joseph Behl, Jr.Deborah BelcherDavid BellMr. and Mrs. Clarence BenfieldBritte BennettMrs Dora A. BennettLynn and James BerryBinding TimeKristen E. BirkmeierTodd, Leigh Ann, and Madeline BishopMrs. Gladys BlankenshipRuth BlankenshipJudy and James BlessingMr. Larry A. BlevinsMr. and Mrs. Gary BocockKathy BoitnottMs. Nancy BondurantMs. Teresa BowerReta D. BowerMarianne and Robert BowlesCarrie P. BowlesDr. Locke BoyceWalter BoydTina BoydCindy and Jimmy BoylesMs. Barbara Y. BradshawLoretta and David BranchBetty and Robert BranchSuzanne BrittMs. Helen A. BrooksHeidi and Travis BrownMary BrownMs. Lynn P. BrownDonna BryantMrs. Michael E. BryantNancy BryantLouise and John BryantJohn BuccieroThe Buffkin FamilyHayle BuffordMs. Jennifer BukowskiMr. Roy O. BullingtonDr. Judith S. BuninWendy BurchPam and John BurgessMr. and Mrs. Phillip M. BurnetteMs. Mary BurnetteMr. and Mrs. Gary BurnhamVickie BurnsDebbie ByrdJo Ann and Timothy ByrdCakes With Personality &

Cafe DelightLynn M. CalamanVivian CallawayAmanda CamdenRobin CampbellMs. Gary CardwellMs. Doris CarlsonMartha and Alvis CarterJoy and Robert CarterMr. and Mrs. Terry CarterMr. and Mrs. Gil CarterElizabeth CaseyHunter CassadyPeggy and Eddie CassadyMr. and Mrs. Fred CawthorneThe Cecil FamilyMartha ChampireRandi and Ryan ChandlerMr. A. R. ChapmanSandra ChappellChris’s Custom FramingLaura Citrano and Scott RamsdellBrittney ClarkMarlon ClarkMr. and Mrs. James ClaryPastor Ken and Terry ClevelandSteven CogginLenore and Richard CohenBetsy ColeMs. Doris R. ColeJarrell ColemanMarsha CollinsMr. and Mrs. David CollinsMs. Brenda CollinsColors on ParadeKathleen ComptonMr. and Mrs. Gerald Compton, Jr.Rachel CookEmily, Jonathan, and Sugar Plum CookVirginia G. CookeMr. James B. CorbinThe Honorable and Mrs. Kenneth CovingtonMartha CovingtonPatti CovingtonErcell CowanMr. and Mrs. Andrew CoxAndy CoxConnie CoxSue and William CraddockSusan C. CraftonMr. and Mrs. Dan CraigMr. and Mrs. Robert CraneMr. and Mrs. Tom Crawley, Jr.Lorene CruiseMr. and Mrs. Steve A. CruiseAllen CurleeWilliam CurleeMs. Linda DaltonMrs. Bobby Dalton

In 2015 the SPCA kicked off its first summer youth program. During this weeklong camp, children learned the proper handling of cats, dogs, and puppies. They made toys, beds, and treats and bathed pup-pies. Camp cost $55 per child, but scholarships were available for children who could not afford the cost. Thank you to Hey Collabora-tion and Charity League for the grants that funded this event.

Annual Appeal, continued

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Sandy DaltonLenore and Joe DanielsThe Darden FamilyMs. Betty DavisThomas DavisMary DavisJenny Sizemore and Jason DavisNancy and Milt DavisMr. and Ms. Eldred DavisJeannine DayMr. and Mrs. Chris DeatherageThe Honorable Susan DeatherageMr. and Mrs. Don DeatonBlair DeckerDecorative Painters ExchangeJenny and Michael DellisNicole DettmerPatricia and David DickersonDavid DiefenthalMr. and Mrs. Butch Dillinger

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Dillon, Jr.Kathy and Reggie DoddChristian DollarhiteCharles and Josh DooleyArlen and Emma Ruth DossConstance DrakeElizabeth and Loren Dubois, Jr.Lynn DudleyMr. and Mrs. Norman DuensingCathy DunhamEvelyn EadesPatricia and Richard EastEddie EasterKathleen and Samuel EatonMr. and Mrs. John EdensMr. and Mrs. Steve P. EdgertonMona and Ray EdmondsMiss Mittie L. EdmundsAnna EdwardsEl NortenoEl RanchitoElements Day SpaEster Eller

Sherron EllingtonRegina and Henry EnglewoodJohn T. Eplett IIIJudy M. EpperlyClaire and Robert EpsteinPatricia EricksonMr. and Mrs. Gene FainFamily YMCA of Martinsville and Henry CountyMs. Jane FarleyDeputy Terry FarmerMr. and Mrs. John FaveroFenderz Drive-InMr. and Mrs. Ronald FentressCarter FerrellFirst Baptist ChurchMr. and Mrs. Oakley H. FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Tom FitzgibbonsCarl Fleisher

Ashlyn FlemingMr and Mrs. James L. FloydMr. and Mrs. Walter W. Flythe, Sr.Frances FoegeDoug, Teresa and Jakob FoleyJames FoleyPeggy FoleyJonathan ForcierMr. and Mrs. James FordMike, Rachel, Molly and Thomas ForrestLavonne and Tony FortnerInez FreemanFriedrichs Family Eye Center OptometryFrith’s Dixie Pig BarbecueMr. and Mrs. Larry FulcherJackson GalaxyMs. Fran L. GaleDr. and Mrs. Ross F. GaleElizabeth GardnerJane J. GardnerMarsha and Ronnie Garren

Mr. and Mrs. Bill GarrettRobert E. GarstElizabeth GauldinAnna GehrkenMarny GehrkenLillian and Paul GeibSally and Larry GibbsMs. Ruby T. GibsonJudy Gillespie and Kelly RobertsBobby GoadMr. and Mrs. Harold GoadJ GodwinThe Honorable and Mrs. Virgil Goode, Jr.Vicki Goodman and Gary PickMrs. Betty T. GordonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth GradyCathie GrantMr. and Mrs. John L. Gregory, III

Vicky GriffinMr. and Mrs. William P. GriffithMs. Nancie GrimMs. Jean GuntherBrandi GuslerGym 24Amanda HachbartJessica HagermanMrs. Phyllis HairstonMs. Mona P. HaleyMelissa and Dirvie HallElmer L. Hall Jr.Melissa and Eddie HallMs. Mary Elizabeth HamArlen and Pat HamptonMelanie and Jay HamptonToni HancockDulcie and Matthew HankinsGary HarbourPaige HardieJackie HardingKristen HarrisAnnpaige and Ronald HarrisNicole and Jerry Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Randy HarrisBrittany HatcherMs. Kathy HatcherKen HaynesHCI - EBS, Inc.Terri and Logan HeaterBarbara and Gary HelmickCarol and Darrell HelmsTeresa HemmingsCraig HendersonStephen HendersonSusan C. HendersonBecky and Chris HendersonMr. and Mrs. Richard M. HenningsenMr. and Mrs. Harry HensleyMs. Elizabeth M. HerringtonMs. Hazel C. HillNancy and Philip HillsmanTracy Hinchcliff

Donating to the SPCA of Martinsville-Henry County just got even easier! The MHC-SPCA’s “Reducing Animal Suffering: Early Neuter” project is now avail-able for funding through Google’s “One Today” dona-tion app. One Today lets you easily give $1 each day to causes and nonprofits that inspire you. It’s a communi-ty of generous people like you doing one good deed a day. Go to the Google App store and download the free app to your phone or device and see for yourself how you can help support the dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and people of Martinsville and Henry County.

Stephanie HirshbergMr. Jerry R. HodgeWilma HodgesLaJuan Hodges and Lindsey WilsonSue HodgesTaylor HodgesJanice HodgesHeather HollandNancy Moncrief and Phil HolleranViki HooverBob HopkinsMary HopkinsLynn HopkinsMerri and Pete HopkinsonLaurel HornsbyHorsepasture Christian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Tommy HoustonCarol and Raybon HubbardSteven HubbardMs. Virginia G. HuffordRuth HughesWerner HughesMr. and Mrs. Al Hundley

One Today Donation App

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Paws Club(up to $99) Cont.Mr. and Mrs. Bill HutchinsonICF InternationalMartha and Wayne IngramMr. and Mrs. Anthony InmanNancy InquillaAmanda IrahetaMr. and Mrs. Donald IrvineWendolyn IsleyNadine and Harold IsleySandra JacksonMr. Robert Lackey and Mrs. Janine JacobJoyce and Norman JacobsEthel H. JamisonOlivia JarrettJohn Redd Smith ElementaryAddie R. JohnsonRobin and Steve JohnsonMr. and Mrs. David JohnsonTeresa JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Ron JohnsonNancy JonesMary and Carter JordanPatricia JordanMs. Nancy B. JoyceLoretta and Gary Dean JoyceLois JoyceMs. K.J. JoyceRachel JurenSara KamaMr. and Mrs. Mark KangasWendy L. KappKatie’s KornerMs. Nancy Ann L. KeatonNorma and Carl Lee KernodleMr. and Mrs. Charles KingDavid KingKings Mountain Animal ClinicJackson and Carol KiserMallory and Joseph KnightHolly KozelskyMr. and Ms. Nicholas M. KraskaMrs. Ruth KravitzAnne G. KrogenasKroger Floral Shoppe #347Ms. Barbara M. KurtzKristen KuznickiKwik Lube, IncKyanite Mining Corporation & Blue Rock ResourcesSheila LackeyAlicia and Bill LantzMichele LaPradLillian and Henry LaPradeJane LaPradeSandra J. LaubLouisa and Ralph Law

Mr. and Mrs. Richard LawhonTiffani LawrenceDina and Jeanette LawrenceRicky D. LawsonBurnette LawsonMr. and Mrs. Gerald LawsonCarolyn I. LawsonJoan and Harry LecikNancy LeggettWilliam S. Legus, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Leisy, Jr.Mrs. Jo LesterKennith LesterMr. and Mrs. George W. Lester, IIMarie LiebeltSherry and Paul LiretteSavannah N. LoganLinda and Robert LongLos NortenosLove and Hope MinistriesDeborah C. LovellCarol LovellMs. Nell C. LovellMr. and Mrs. James LucasChristie LucasPatsy LukeMary and Laurie LyonsWhitney and Jeffrey MadisonMagna Vista High School Medical ClassEdna MaldonadoMarian MaloneyBruno MaltaLisa B. ManningBetty MartinBetty L. MartinSuzanne and Charlie Martin, IIIMartinsville Uptown Revitalization AssociationDwayne MasonPatricia and Paul MayMr. and Mrs. Larry MayhewMayo Christian ChurchFelecia McBridePat and Woodrow McCainMary K. McClanahanMary McCraryBarbara A. McCrawDr. and Mrs. John McCraw, Jr.The McCutcheon FamilyMs. Frances McDanielCarole McGovernNatalie McKenzieMrs. Charles A. McKinsterGary McMarrMr. and Mrs. Bob McMillanIvel McMillian, Jr.Judy MeeceAlice MelnikoffCarol and A.J. Melton

Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryJessica MerchantPatti MeredithDiane MeredithPhyllis and Danny MerricksMr. and Mrs. Marvin J. MerrimanBarbara MerrimanTonya MescherCarol and Thomas MeyerMi RanchitoMicro Systems Specialists, IncMrs. Betsy MidkiffMr. and Mrs. Bob MillerSarah MillerMr. and Mrs. Charles MillerTim MillsLeighAnn MinnickMartha and George MinsonPearl and Steve MinterRosemary MinterJohn MinterMr. and Mrs. Bobby J. MitchellMr. and Mrs. Henry MitchellKen MizeMs. Annis J. MizeAmy MizeMolly’s OriginalsMonroe Muffler BrakeAnn MontgomerySharon MooreBernadette and Eric MooreBarbara and Jay MoormanJim and Pat MorongHeather MorrillGinny and Lewis MorrisMr. and Mrs. George E. Morris, Jr.Drs. Susan and David MorrisMovie TownMtn Jax Restaurant & Pub, LLCMr. and Ms. Thomas R. MurphyKristen MuscatelloMustang’sPaul and Anna NadlerNana’s NicheFrankie Nance and Toni WorleyNancy’s ChocolatesNational Great Pyrenees RescueTeresa and Tony NewmanCurtis D. NiblettMr. and Mrs. Sam NicholsLinda and Bruce NordstromWilliam OakesMegan and Melody OliverHilda OlsonJohn O’MalleyMr. and Mrs. Ken C. PaceBetsy PalmerLorraine Parks

April PatrickPatsy, Kathy, Charley, Carter, and KendraDebra PattersonMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. PaynePenn Veterinary Supply, Inc.Mary Catherine and Gerald PerryDebra and Darrell PetersJames PetersPetfinder.com FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dan PhillipsNancy G. PhilpottShirley PhilpottMr. and Mrs. John D. PhilpottChandres PickettPigs R UsJennifer PitzerMr. and Mrs. Silas H. PlybonPocahontas Garden Club Aux.Tamera PotterChaser PowellMelissa PowellMr. Glen D. Powell, Jr.Ellen and Thomas PratoKaren PrattPat and Tom PrevetteCheryl, Barry, Grace and Bear PriddySandra and Scott PrillamanConnie F. PrillamanPrillaman & PaceMargaret PuckettDiane and Thomas PuckettGlenda PulliamDr. and Mrs. Thomas RachnerMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. RadfordPenny and James RakesRolene and Jerry RamseyDeborah RamseySusan Ranieri-LindKittie and Billy RatcliffCathy RayRay Hollingsworth Dance and Arts StudioNina and Ted ReaReach Out RescueJohn RebderBarbara and Lewis ReddJohn ReevesMr. Dennis ReevesBarbara and Daisy ReifsnyderMr. and Mrs. David ReinigAmanda Resnick

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Our first PAWS for the Cause motorcycle ride kicked off in early October. This old-fashioned poker run provided riders with a route map to ride at their own pace. Each rider returned to the SPCA after the ride for live music, food, and raffle prizes. This first time event raised approximately $2,000 for the SPCA. Mr. and Mrs. David L. ReynoldsInice and Paul ReynoldsReba and Anna ReynoldsNorma RicardKaren and Jeffrey RichardsTilisa R. RiddleFrances and Paige and Hayden RigneySyronia RigneyMr. and Mrs. Benjamin RippePatsy and Moss RoachShirley and Jessie RoarkDawn S. RobertsDonna and Peter RobertsLinda and Carlos RobertsSam RobertsHeather RobertsonMiss Kathy E. RobertsonKelly and Dan RobertsonMonique RobinsonKathy, Kaitlin and Madison RogersLaura RogersMr. and Mrs. Terry RoopLisa RosenbergSue Rosser

Allyson, Dyer, and Cole RothrockMadie and James RountreeKathy W. RoweMr. and Mrs. William T. RoysterJudith and Robert SanbornElizabeth and Adam SandtSandy River Equestrian Center Inc.Sanville Boys & Girls ClubDana SappMr. and Mrs. Bill SaterCathy and Benny SaundersMr. and Mrs. Bobby SaundersGeorge SchneiderMs. Jacqueline A. ScottMr. and Mrs. Walter R. SeamonMr. and Mrs. Chad SecrestShirley and Cherie SelfSeniors Unlimited

Mr. and Mrs. James SevertBrian SheltonJane and Harry SheltonMcKenzie ShoughJanet and Howell ShraderTeri and Roger ShumateBobbie E. ShupikRose and James Siler IIIAnne M. SissonRobin Smart and Rick AdamsSelma and Warren SmithMegan SmithKathy SmithRachel SmithMrs. J. Hubert SmithGene and Jan SmithStuart SmithSusan and William Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Rayford SmithMs. Wanda SmithBill and Dee SmithMr. and Mrs. Lee C. SmithMr. and Mrs. William SmithDr. and Mrs. Edward P. SnyderHeather SnyderMarie and Gary SolomonThe Phil Solomon FamilyNina and Frank Souder, Jr.Southern StatesMr. and Mrs. Tilden SowdonMrs. Arlene SpencerMr. and Mrs. Scott E. SpencerYvonne SpencerSports LanesSpring Street Baptist ChurchDebra L. St. John and CodyAllie StanleyCindy StaplesStarling PharmacyState Farm InsuranceMr. and Mrs. Rick SteereJoshua StegallDr. and Mrs. George A.

StermerLawrence StinsonMrs. Clinton StoneBrenda StoneTiffany StovallCarolee and Charles StrobelBevelene R. StroopElizabeth SullivanHarold SvainMr. and Mrs. Claude SwansonKathy and Dave SweetMr. Thomas SydnorJoseph SzynalLauren TaaffeMr. and Mrs. Frank TaylorMs. Linda J. TaylorBrian TaylorJoan and Horace TaylorMr. and Mrs. Gene TeagueMr. and Mrs. David R. TempleTeresa’s School of Baton and DanceTexas SteakhouseThe Gieseke BoysThe Kroger CompanyThe Pacific BayThird Bay CafeJulie ThomasJames and Carolyn ThomasAndrea ThomasDelores ThompsonLaura and David ThompsonChristina ThompsonKerry and Ray TilleryMr. and Mrs. James TobinAnne TownsendTravel Consultants, Inc.Mrs. Charles W. Trent, IIITrinity Baptist ChurchBarbara and Lewis Tripp, Jr.True Value HardwareRola Tseng-PappalardoCarolyn and William TudorMr. and Mrs. George TuggleMr. and Mrs. George TuggleLalia TurlingtonJuanita and Henry TurnerSandra TurnerCarolyn TurnerJo, Kari and Woody TurnerBetty Joe and Monroe TurnerMr. and Mrs. Daniel G. TylerUptown SweetsGarrett and Diana Van NuttMr. and Mrs. Charles Van NuttLaurence VanderwoodsAndres and Rebecca VasquezLatasha VegaElizabeth Via-KolinskiVirginia Laureate Beta LambdaVista Vapes LLCKaren VoorheesCarla Voorhees

Amy and Bobby WadeMr. and Mrs. Donald WadeBresha WadeCarolyn WadeLaVonne and Stuart WaldenJen and David WallMs. Mary Ann WallDenise and Dustin WallaceMary and Errol WallaceMr. and Mrs. Bobby WashburnCapt. and Mrs. Harry WattsMs. Sharon H. WayneAmy WeasonfieldCarole and Laurel WebbWanda WebbPaige and Jeff WebbSandra M. WebbWednesday Bridge ClubSandra WeeksAmy WelsenfeldDr. and Mrs. Michael G. WenksternWest Window CorpMr. and Mrs. Randall WhiteChris WhiteTiffany WhiteJoeLene WhiteSabra WhitenesWendy WhitlockWild MagnoliaJan L. Wiley and Carol SommersDeborah WillardBrittany and Belinda WilliamsDavid and Suzy WilliamsRon WilliamsThomas WillisJean P. Wilson and Pamela PritchettLinda and Mike WilsonSherry and Tommy WilsonCrystal WilversRachael and Lea Anna WingfieldGeneva and Jimmie WinnMr. and Mrs. Don WintrodeKaicey WitherowBonnylee WittMr. and Mrs. Wayne WombleEric WoodAmy and Glenn WoodMr. and Mrs. Jerry WoodMrs. Claude Lee Woody, Jr.Mrs. Martha Woody and Mr. Bob BeckerLinda and Paul WormaldLuanne WrayMs. Peggy S. Wray-WoodJennifer WrightHeather and Jimmy WyattVictoria and Richard WyattMr. and Mrs. James Wyatt, Jr.Yamato Japanese RestaurantRachel and Frank YoungKaren Zimmerman

PAWS for the Cause

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Presidents Council($1,000+)Mr. and Mrs. Allen BoazMr. R. James GrantMr. and Mrs. Michael P. HaleyNancy and Dennis HoyAndrea and Mike JoyceMr. and Mrs. Frank LacyMs. Linda NanceShirley Windham and George Viele

Benefactor($500+)Ms. Anne F. AndersonAnonymousMr. and Mrs. William CurleeMr. and Mrs. William C. FainMr. and Mrs. James W. GarrettMary Ellen JenningsHeather and Robert McDonaldDotty and Randy RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Scott StoneMary Ellen and Vincent StoneMr. Roy C. Stone, Jr.J.B. and Bronte TatumMr. and Mrs. Paul B. Toms, Jr.

Sustainer($200+)The AlippesMr. and Mrs. Benjamin BeelerKim and Steve BurgessSharon and Bob BushnellMargie and Paul EasonJanine EpperlyMrs. Jacqueline Bulwith-Fein and Dr. Bennett FeinMrs. Kitty Sue HookerMr. and Mrs. L. Randolph IsleyMr. and Mrs. John JohnsonDr. and Mrs. Mervyn KingMr. and Mrs. Henry LongMr. and Mrs. Charles PrillamanGayle and L. Kent ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. David L. ReynoldsMandy ShowalterKathy and Dave SweetMr. and Mrs. Peter R. WellsNancy WhitlowMr. and Mrs. Winston WhitmoreMr. and Mrs. Richard A. Wilson

Supporting($100+)Mr. Jacob C. Aaron, Jr.Caren and Darren AaronMr. and Mrs. Sergio AmatoDiane and Jeb BassettMr. and Mrs. Jim BecknerMrs. Gladys BlankenshipJoan and Charles BloomerMr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Bowles, Jr.Mrs. Laura Bowles and Dr. Tom LaubMs. Nancy F. CampbellMs. Gary CardwellTami CarrollLouise CollieMr. and Mrs. Donald R. CrowderHeather and Gaige DaltonNancy and Milt DavisAnn and Dave DollarhiteMs. Jane FarleyPatricia FeatherstunMs. Cynthia Ann FergusonMr. and Mrs. Meriwether GermanLibby and Carl GreenDavid and Dean HanbyMrs. Ray HollingsworthJacquelin and Bob HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Al HundleyMr. and Mrs. Walter HyltonMartha and Wayne IngramMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. JordanPeggy and Raymond JoyceMarie and Michael LantripAlicia and Bill LantzLaura LarkinsBarbara LawsonMr. and Mrs. Morton LesterPamela M. Lukow and CharlieMary Jane and Cecil LynchMr. and Mrs. Jimmy McGarryLynn and Don McGheeWayne J. MitchellMr. and Mrs. Henry MitchellBarbara J. and Leslie Ann MorganDrs. Susan and David MorrisNease Holding Co, LLCCarla and Bob NorrisEllen and Thomas PratoDiane and Thomas PuckettThe Honorable and Mrs. Roscoe ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. Douglas RiddleMiss Kathy E. RobertsonJanet B. RuoffDeborah and David L. SharpMs. Rebecca H. SheppardSelma and Warren Smith

Snyder OrthodonticsMr. and Mrs. Rick Stone, Jr.Judith M. Szulecki M.D.Vickie TaylorMr. and Mrs. Roy L. ThomasJudy and Ted TomczakMrs. Margaret S. TomsMs. Peggy C. UramMr. Norman WaaksDrs. George & Pat WallaceMrs. Patricia C. WardzalaRoslyn and Max WingettDr. and Mrs. Zeke Zanatos

Patron($50+)Pegeen and David AlbigMr. and Mrs. Milton A. Barber IVJudy and James BlessingMr. and Mrs. Kirby BlevinsDyanne S. BrownMr. and Mrs. Beverly M. EstesMr. and Mrs. Ronald FentressThe Honorable and Mrs. Virgil Goode, Jr.Ms. Sherry GottMr. and Mrs. Randy HarrisKristen and Joe HelmsMs. Elizabeth M. HerringtonMr. and Mrs. Steven KeyserMs. Nell C. LovellMs. Laura McGeeMr. J. P. H. Milewicz-ReimMr. and Mrs. Gregory S. PeitzKimberly and Johnathan PhillipsMr. and Mrs. John D. PhilpottAnn and Rusty ReaserMr. and Mrs. William T. RoysterDebra L. St. John and CodyJoan and Horace TaylorKerry and Ray TilleryMr. and Mrs. Leon TowarnickiPaige and Jeff WebbMr. and Mrs. Danny Wulff

Family(up to $49)Charlotte AlbertMs. Mary T. AmosMr. and Mrs. Tony AmosMr. and Mrs. William H. BarbourMaggi and John BartolomeMs. Sandra BaryMr. and Mrs. Clarence BenfieldMr. and Mrs. Harry R. BoherNancy and Bob BrownBetsy and James BrumfieldJo Ann and Timothy Byrd

Martha and Alvis CarterMr. and Mrs. Smith ChaneyMr. and Mrs. Mark ChetnikLois and Andrew ChristensenMr. and Mrs. George ClantonMr. and Mrs. Garry N. ColemanMs. Brenda CollinsJoan and Raymond ConnerMs. Helen Jane CookVirginia G. CookeMr. and Mrs. William L. Corbin, Jr.Rick CosbyThe Honorable and Mrs. Kenneth CovingtonSusan C. CraftonMr. and Mrs. Dan CraigMr. and Mrs. Tom Crawley, Jr.Mrs. Bobby DaltonVirginia L. Sizemore and Fred J. DavisPaula and Toby DealMr. and Mrs. Butch DillingerMs. Lisa DixonKathy and Reggie DoddLynn DudleyMadeline R. DurhamKathleen and Samuel EatonMona and Ray EdmondsMiss Mittie L. EdmundsTaylor EdwardsDr. and Mrs. John EngelBarbara and Pete EpperlyThe Matthew Erikson FamilyTommy FarrisMr. and Mrs. Oakley H. FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Howard FrostKelsey FulcherKirk GoodrichMrs. Betty T. GordonMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. GordonMr. and Mrs. Larry GottMrs. Vickie B. GregoryMs. Nancie GrimMr. Joseph S. GroganMelissa and Dirvie HallGary HarbourDr. and Mrs. John B. Hardy, Jr.Jeanne Hinchee and Roy EdmondsMs. Deborah J. HiteKay and James HodgeRobert HolthausenMary HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Donald K. HoweWerner HughesJackie, Holly, and Scott HunterMr. and Mrs. David JohnsonGloria JoyceMs. K.J. JoyceHelen and Sam KingCharlotte Kisseleff

SPCA Membership

Mrs. Elizabeth KnightonMrs. Ruth KravitzLisa LancasterDina and Jeanette LawrenceSam LawrenceJoan and Harry LecikMrs. Jo LesterMr. and Mrs. James LucasMr. and Mrs. Jack LucasPatsy LukeMrs. Langhorne MauckMr. and Mrs. Larry MayhewBarbara A. McCrawMs. Frances McDanielMr. and Mrs. Bob McMillanElizabeth R. MiersMr. and Mrs. William E. MinterPearl and Steve MinterNancy and Henry MooreJim and Pat MorongMr. and Mrs. George E. Morris, Jr.Ginny and Lewis MorrisFrankie Nance and Toni WorleyKatherine NewcombMr. and Mrs. Sam NicholsMr. Stephen L. OakesRebecca and Catherine OliverMr. and Mrs. Brad ParkerMr. and Mrs. William PearsonNancy G. PhilpottMr. and Mrs. Silas H. PlybonMr. and Mrs. Frank Pring

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. RadfordMr. and Mrs. Roger RayBarbara and Daisy ReifsnyderInice and Paul ReynoldsMs. Kermeen RobertsonRuth and Drury RothrockMadie and James RountreeJudith and Robert SanbornDr. and Mrs. George P. ScourasLisa and Eric SeiyJane and Harry SheltonMr. and Mrs. William A. SibbickMs. Frances SmartRobin Smart and Rick AdamsMary R. SmithMr. and Mrs. Darrell SmithMr. and Mrs. Greg SurrattMr. Thomas SydnorMary Lou and Pete SzymanowiczLaura and David ThompsonJo, Kari and Woody TurnerGail and Bob VoglerLaVonne and Stuart WaldenMary and Errol WallaceMr. and Mrs. Bobby WashburnMs. Sharon H. WayneCarole and Laurel WebbSylvia WebsterJan L. Wiley and Carol SommersWendy and Daniel WillsonMr. and Mrs. Don Wintrode

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Pick of the LitterStart your search for the perfect companion at the Martinsville City and Henry County pounds. Dogs and cats are anxiously waiting for you! When animals go unadopted at the pounds, our Rescue Coordina-tor starts working to get them out of the pound using our rescue partners up and down the east coast. Visit the Martinsville City pound by ap-pointment and the Henry County pound Tuesday through Saturday between 12:30pm and 3:30pm.

Often, people are reluctant to adopt shelter dogs because of certain preconceived no-tions that something must be wrong with them. A big reason that dogs wind up in shelters is because they were given up by their owners for reasons that have nothing to do with the dog’s behavior. A lot of families give up their dogs because they can’t afford them anymore or they

are forced to move to a place where they can’t have dogs, or, worse, can’t have a dog of a particular breed. With the help of the Sheriff’s Deputies and the SPCA staff who work so hard to place dogs in their forever homes, Chris and I have been able to place three dogs in our family. The latest member of our fam-ily is Patches. He is a mixed breed year-old male with a lot of energy and love to give our family. Every morning and evening he is waiting to smile and bounce and gives tons of love to his parents. Patches joined another pound adoptee, Bandit, and a stray, Chance. Chance is now going on twelve, so Bandit needed a buddy to play with, and Patches is the best. They both love playing with their squeaky toys and running together in the back yard. I could not imagine life now without these two boys. Both have different personalities, but both are so protective and loving. They give more to us than I think we do to them. They both have a family now and a forever home. Please remember that dogs at the pound are good dogs and that a wide vari-ety is available. The staff can help place you with the right dog. Love can’t be bought, but you can adopt it. Many are waiting with love for their forever homes. - Lisa and Chris Garrett

MHC SPCA Gratitude Report www.spcamhc.org Page 20

President: Scott Stone First VP: Elizabeth DeVaultSecond VP: Tiffany SmartEndowment Chair: Bob ClarkTreasurer: Bill GardnerSecretary: Alice Ann BlevinsPast President: Laura Bowles

Nicole Harris, Executive Director Dr. Eric Lorens, Veterinarian In-Charge Donna Belcher, Rescue and Spay/Neuter Coordinator; Adoption Coordinator at Henry County Animal Shelter (HCAS) Debbie Toms, Financial Officer Mary Compson, Director of Development & Community Relations Catherine Gupton, Social Media Specialist; Development Assistant Amy McGuire, Executive Assistant Courtney Allen, Floor Supervisor; Animal Health Coordinator Keisha Wooten, Transportation Manager; HCAS/Sr. Care Technician Jerry Harris, Building/Property Manager; HCAS Care Technician Susan Sessoms, Office Manager; Foster Coordinator; NSAL Supervisor Amanda Rakes, Office/Volunteer Coordinator James Gupton, HCAS/ Animal Care Technician Lillian Feegans, Feline Manager Ta'Quina Wilson, Animal Care Technician; NSAL Co-Coordinator Stacey Pfeiffer, Animal Care Technician; NSAL Co-Coordinator Jesse Alley, HCAS/Animal Care Technician Shane Belcher, HCAS Care Technician Geffery Clark, HCAS Care Technician Linda Bailey, HCAS/Animal Care Technician

Sandee Barth Carol Berlauk Nate ButterworthMartha ClarkTanya VerlikJudy DashoffJoe GroganSamantha MahoneyLiz Secrest

Gwen SowdonJohnathan PhillipsJeanie CurleeRebecca CrabtreeFrank SheltonJoy HaleyJennifer GravelyLaura HundleyKim Buck

Even before the SPCA took on 27 cats from the hoarding case, our cages were in horrible disrepair. Peeling paint and rusted sides prevented adequate housing. In the face of the cat population overload from the hoarding situation, our cages simply could not handle the workload anymore and started to fall apart. In urgent need and desperation, we bought individual used cages from Lynchburg Humane Society. To make the cages work, we also purchased hardware to assemble them into banks. Once the parts arrived, we were able to assemble 5 new cage banks to update our cat department. Now our sweet cats and kittens can be housed without fear of rust or peeling paint.

Three times a year the SPCA hosts a spay/neuter special to help the residents of Martinsville & Henry County prevent un-wanted litters. In October 2014 during “50 Shades of Spay,” we altered 130 cats, “Fix ‘Em Feb-ruary 2015” hosted over 100 cat surgeries, and “Stop Baby Mama Drama” in May altered over 30 large breed dogs.

New Cat Cages Arrive

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Volunteers Keep the Love Alive

Thank you to our loyal and generous supporters. The SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County is a No-Kill facility and our community has almost reached the No-Kill status. Help us continue fighting homelessness so our community can join the growing No-Kill movement. With your support, our dream of reaching and maintaining a No-Kill community is achievable.

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