Paw Prints

F A L L 2 0 1 4

A  PUBLICATION  OF  THE  TRI-­‐LAKES  HUMANE  SOCIETY  

P.O.  Box  588,  Reeds  Spring,  MO.  65737        417-­‐272-­‐8113  

“Their Best Hope Is Us,

Our Only Hope is

YOU !”

In the first 6 months of 2014, we took in 130 cats and 165 dogs. That’s 295 animals

needing homes. We adopted out 158 cats and 186 dogs.

344 forever homes … so far!

In 2013 we took in 368 dogs and 361 cats and found homes for 362 dogs and 354

cats. That’s 716 forever homes

NEW PUPPY PLAYGROUND The "Elmo & Rosalea Marrs Memorial Dog Park" was opened in Stockstill Park in

Branson in April. It is a 1 ½ acre, fenced facility for dogs to go off-leash to run, play, socialize and exercise. There are separate areas for small and large dogs – all complete with their own ‘fire hydrants’! The park features concrete pathways, a pavilion, picnic tables, benches and play equipment for the dogs.

The park is open sun up to sun down, weather permitting. All members receive an electronic key fob to gain entrance. An annual membership

fee of $25 for Residents + $5 per additional dog, provides necessary revenue for on-going expenses and allows for future upgrades to the Dog Park. A membership-based park was chosen to address safety by tracking to ensure that all dogs have current vaccinations before being admitted.

2

On July 4, when employees arrived at the shelter, they found a box at the gate with 6 - 2 day old puppies! That is a terrible thing to do to a puppy, abandoned without a mama! And SIX of them!!! Well, the shelter staff set to work, cleaned them up, made them a nice temporary bed, got all the formula ready and one of the employees took the puppies home for the first week - bottle feeding every 2 hours. You have to make sure you get the formula just right hoping they are getting enough nutrients and that they don't try swallow too much or eat too fast and get choked. No one was getting much sleep at Mom #1's house, except the puppies!

The next week, a volunteer took the puppies home and by this time, the feedings were spaced to every 3-4 hours. But there was still all the cleaning and cleaning up after. They were growing and eating pretty well, but still being bottle fed. At this stage they are so hungry, you are never sure if you are giving them enough food or too much. It is a very tiring, tedious task and very emotional for the surrogate mom. But, Mom #2 was going out of town for two weeks.

So, the next volunteer took over, Mom #3. By this time, at 3-1/2 weeks old, they were able to eat a little canned puppy food, but still being bottle fed. At 4 weeks the bottle was taken away and the formula was mixed with a little dry puppy food. Slowly, but surely, they got used to

the canned and dry mixed together and were eating well, now on a 4-5 hour feeding schedule.

Now they are 6 weeks old - at 8 weeks, the puppies will be old enough to go to the shelter. They are eating and playing well, very healthy, happy puppies and will be available for adoption the first part of October.

We know anyone that is a devoted follower of the Tri-Lakes Humane Society would never dump puppies (or kittens) at our gate, but please pass on the word to anyone that would even consider such a thing. It is not good. We are not well equipped to take care of newborns. The odds of saving newborn puppies is very small. We feel very fortunate that we have been able to save these 6 little cuties!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Puppies in a Box

3 In Memory of …

Vic Vickory by Donna & Jack Gillispie

Gary Snadon by Donna & Jack Gillispie

Marie McMullin by Sandra Agostini

My sister, Nancy Schnell George & Sandy Schnell

Bert Kendall by Gar & Gail Morrow

Butch, Frank, Jessie, Katy, Seibar, Coconut,Daisy & Seibrina - by Doug James

Betty Kenly- by Bob Kenly

Mel Bruns - by Elinor & Dan Reitz, John & Barbara Bruns, Gerry Bortz,Garrett Stack, Robert & Mary Ryder, Mr. & Mrs. John Stearns

Don Wrinkle - by Wanda Campbell

My parents, Chester & Cookie Atra - by Cathy Jain

Ben Crisp - by Jeff & Kathy Johns

Helen Forristal - by Dennis & Linda Douglas

James Phipps - by Dennis Hanks Chevrolet, Inc.

R.W. Zak - by Shannon Katt, Al & Pat Wells, Jackie Krenkel, Mark Wiley/Heideman Assoc., Inc, Barb & Mike Theurer, Bradford & Bonnie Billings, Jay& Tricia Krause, Maher & Company, Inc., Stephen & Cherie Smetana, Patricia & Donald French, Mike & Linda Richmond, Jack & Helen Long, Zak Companies, Inc, Blessing Corporate Services, Bob and Pam Barbee, Randall & Martha Griffith, Dimitri Eck, Al & Nina Fournier, Robert & Karen Deeds, Charlie & Sherie Snider, Jerry & Judy Sandberg, Kate Rickard, Marilyn Burney, Basil & Terry Lashley, Earl & Susan Sketers, LeRoy & Betty Krause, Same & Kathy Baxter, Keith & Gwen Kroger, Bonnie Zak

Lois Allen – by Sandra Agostini

Gigs, a most wonderful cat – by Bonnie Zak

Terry D. Lewis – by Mrs. Ramona Lux & Family, Mrs. Sharon Pohl & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Pohl, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Uerling, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Warner, Mr. & Mrs. Rick Ruggles, Melissa S. Wilkinson, Angela McAllister, Jonathan Sampson, Kendra Haley

Marie Gebhardt – by Dan & Diane Duncan, Tricia Krause, Loving Friends in Silverbell

“Speedy” our kitten – by William & Nancy Hendrickson

Patricia Griffith – by Barbara Tell

Number One (a rescued duck) – by Alison Barulich

Joe Frieze - Sandra Agostini

And a donation In honor of Micky Gilley - by Maxine Morelock

BECOME A MEMBER OR GIVE A MEMBERSHIP AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE

Individual Membership - $15 Family Membership - $20 Business Membership - $50

You can download an application form from our website. It’s the last thing on the red list down the left side.

You will receive the satisfaction that comes from knowing you are keeping shelter orphans alive until homes can be found for them.

4

Russian artist Svetlana Petrova has become known for her online artwork of famous portraits featuring her cat Zarathustra. When her mother died she ‘inherited’ Zarathustra, a rather overweight ginger cat. "Zarathustra likes posing and is a really intelligent cat. He likes to lie on his back and make strange faces like he's speaking with somebody, so I began to take photos of him and inserted them into paintings.

Ameri-cat Gothic. I can has cheezburger? Based on Grant Wood's American Gothic

“Portrait of an Unknown Woman in Russian Costume and a Very Known Cat in a Vet Collar” based on Portrait of Unknown woman by Ivan Argunov

KEEP THESE DATES –

On Friday and Saturday, September 12 & 13 - it's the PetSmart Adoption Event and Billie will be there with cats both days.

Saturday, September 20 is the Kimberling Old Fashioned Picnic

On Saturday, September 27, Tri-Lakes Motors in Branson is having a "Jeep Show" and have invited us to bring dogs for a remote adoption site.

And, on Friday, October 10, the St. Marks Episcopal Church and the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, both in Kimberling City will be having a Blessing of the Animals held at the Presbyterian Church.

The 14th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes of Table Rock Lake is Friday and Saturday, Dec 5th and 6th.

Our Annual Silent/Live Auction was a great success this year.

The food was great, the auction items were fabulous and the Bingo was a lot of fun!

Next year’s Auction will be at LedgeStone Country Club in Stonebridge Village on Saturday, April 25, 2015. COME AND JOIN US - It is a fun fundraiser for our Shelter.

5

Don’t forget our Thrift Shop!

Humane Society Thrift Shop 22173 Main Street

Reeds Spring, MO 65737 417-272-8686

The Humane Society Thrift Shop is located right on Main Street (Hwy 413) in historic downtown Reeds Spring. Reeds Spring is becoming the mecca of shopping in Stone

County. There are several antique shops and flea markets, like Whirly-Gigs and, of course, the Thrift Shop. You can spend a day in this quaint little town and find all kinds of treasures.

Lots of bargains to be found!

It’s story time at the Animal Rescue League in Berks County in Birdsboro, Penn., where dozens of kids come to the shelter each week to read to the adoptable cats, improve their skills and provide comfort to cats awaiting their forever homes. According to the shelter’s Marketing & Communications Director, Beth Ireland, the Reading Buddies program is the brainchild of ARL’s program director, Kristi Rodriquez, whose own son struggled with reading. Rodriguez knew pets were often helpful in providing assistance to young readers so she brought Sean, a fifth grader, into the shelter to read to the cats. He loved it so much that he asked to come back.

Kids Read to Homeless Cats and Everybody Wins

Six months later, Sean has shown remarkable improvement in his reading and now reads to the family’s dogs at home. The children find the cats a non-threatening and supportive audience, while the cats enjoy human interaction and the rhythmic sound of the child’s voice soothing. For every five books read, the kids can earn points for prizes. “But it’s such a secondary thing to the kids,” says Ireland. “The prize for them is the opportunity to hang out with the cats. “

The ASPCA published an article recently indicating the annual cost to a No-Kill Animal Rescue Facility to provide an animal with the general necessities –Housing/Food/Basic Medical Care

(Vaccinations – No Major Medical)

Large Dogs $1,800.00 Annually Medium Dogs $1,600.00 Annually Small Dogs $1,400.00 Annually Felines $1,000.00 Annually

THERE IS A COST TO RESCUE – WE ARE WILLING TO DO OUR PART TO SAVE LIVES

Photo credit: Animal Rescue League of Berks County

6

All of our animals, at some time or another, need a guardian angel. For your $25.00 monthly sponsorship you will receive a picture and information of one of our cats or dogs that are waiting for a furr-ever home. Your name and picture of your sponsored animal will be hung on our Angel Wall at the shelter. By becoming a Guardian Angel, you help provide food, veterinarian care and housing for an animal. This is your chance to help an animal in a very special way. If you would like to become a Guardian Angel for one of our animals, please call the shelter at 417-272-8113 or mail in your tax deductible check in the amount of $25 per month to Tri-Lakes Humane Society, PO Box 588, Reeds Spring, MO 65737 - or email diduncan@centurytel.net and let us know who you would like to sponsor, or we can pick a pet for you. Our Current Special Guardian Angels come from all over the Midwest - many right here in the area.

Thank you so much to al l of our Guardian Angels ! ! !!

Why isn’t there a mouse flavored cat

food?

“Dogs' lives are too short.

Their only fault, really.” Agnes Sligh

Turnbull

We Love Our Guardian Angels

Mike & Glenda Miller – Gordo & Mae (Dogs) Barb Oney -- Gray, Alex, Ranger, Clairbair (Dogs) Linda & Kenny Rogers -- Allie (Dog) Gail Strong -- Alex, (Dog) Stanley & Pat Sharp -- Ty Ty (Cat) O.J. & Chris Thompson -- Julie ( Dog) Dolores Vivano -- Miranda (Dog) Dave & Mary Vanderweel -- Grinlee (Dog) Doris Young -- Shep (Dog) Anonymous Angel -- Mel, Sarabi, Chilly, Jeanette (Cats)

Tracy & Tony Adler -- Hank (Cat) Mary Phyl Dwight -- Ladybug (Dog) Gil & Ardith Edmiston -- Oz (Dog) Nina Fournier -- Squash (Cat) John & Tamara Haslar --Loralie (Dog) Tim Hopkins -- Emmit (Dog) Jan Hoynacki – Freckles (Dog) Candance Ludeke - Faith (Dog) Chris Loyd,-- Missy & Napoleon (Dogs) Betty Moore -- Brittany (Cat) Dave & Donna Madera -- Zucchini (Cat) Irma McCaskill,-- Gabbie, Randy, Fred (Dogs)

It is so nice to know that there are people out there who want to help and sometimes wish they could adopt but can’t …

… so this is their way of helping just one animal in a very special way.

7 SHELTER WISH LIST

Pet Supplies

Clay type kitty litter, Litter boxes,

Canned kitten food and Kitten Chow,

Canned puppy food and Puppy Chow

Canned and Dry dog food

Collars and Leashes, Dog Shampoo and “Mutt-Mitts”

Slicker brushes, Ear wash, Cotton balls, Q-tips,

Rawhides, Chew toys, Cat toys,

Non-tip water bowls and crocks

Ear wash, Cotton Balls, Q-tips

Cleaning Supplies

Paper towels, old towels

Trash bags (39 Gallon, heavy duty),

Tall kitchen bags,

Bleach, liquid laundry detergent,

Brooms, Mop heads, Heavy duty hoses & spray

Office Supplies Copy Paper, manila file folders (letter size)

Future Improvement Wishes & Plans 4’, 6’ and 8’ lightweight fiberglass tables

Security camera for the front gate

Generator, Easy-Up canopy

These items may be dropped off at the Humane

Society, 102 Washboard Hollow Rd, Reeds Spring

Tuesday thru Saturday, 11.00 am-4.00pm

Or the Thrift Shop, 22173 Main St., Reeds Spring,

Monday thru Friday 10.00 am-4.00 p.m.

and Saturday 10.00 am-2.00 pm

Thank you for all your help! Remember, our doors stay open to all the neglected, abandoned animals only because of generous people like you!

___________________________________________________________________________________

WAYS TO HELP THE SHELTER Ø Do you use Fresh Step cat litter? Most of the boxes have Paw Points on the side. Cut them

out, go to www.freshstep.com/paw-prints, look for our Shelter and donate your points. Easy!

Ø Save all the Best Choice Proofs of Purchase and send them to the Shelter, attn.: Sherie.

Ø Harter House receipts - send to Shelter attn.: Bonnie

Ø Natural Balance UPCs and original cash register receipt – send to Shelter attn.: Carolyn

Ø Country Mart Community Cash (when they offer it) – send to Shelter attn.: Billie

8

PAW PRINTS P.O.  Box  588                                  Reeds  Spring,  MO  65737  

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #20 Reeds Spring, MO 65737

MISSION STATEMENT

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Visit Our Website!

www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org And see our adorable adoptables, upcoming

events, Paw Prints Newsletter and more Shelter activities and information.

Our e-mail address is Pets4u@centurylink.net