01, THE OHIO V LLEY

"ANYTHING IS PAWSIBLE WITH YOUR HELP AND DONATIONS"

CONTACT INFORMATION

PHONE: 740-373-5959

FAX: 740-373-9060

WEBSITE: www.hsoy.org

E-MAil: hsoY@suddenlink.net

MAILLNG ADDRESS:

90 Mt. Tom Road

P.O. Box 5 Marietta. Ohio 45750

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday-Friday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Closed

SHELTER STATISTICS RECEIVING - JAN. - MAY 2008

Dogs Owner Surrender 290 Stray Surrender 139 Humane Officer ....•.. 30 County Warden 162

Cats Owner Surrender 131 Stray Surrender 138 Humane Officer 12 County Warden 1

Dogs Rescue.............. .205

Dogs Euthanized 134

Ca s Euthanized 168

Rascal's Long Journey Home! Rascal cam to HSOV in December of 2007. Butch br ught him in, and took to him right away, He knew Ra cal was special, and that he would do whatever it took to rnak ur Ra cal got a home. Rascallmmediately captured the harts of everyone at the h Iter, and many volunteer lucky enough to take him for a walk.

Rascal is a m dium siz , 5 year old GerrnanShepherd/Norw gian Elk mix, short in tature but tall in heart. Anyone who walked him knew he was a strong d g wh c uld literally pull you al ng. H ocru pied the first corner pen through the main kennel's right-hand d Of, and quickly became a fixture at the shelter.

Rascal wa a friendly fellow, a fann dog that always greeted anyone who came near his p n, begging fOf a walk and a home with a wag of his tail and a plead­ing face. H gr eted the helter staff each morning with a hug, wrapping his paws around their arms to hold on tight. He had a way of standing up sideways against his kennel door' and tilting is head to give you a pleading 10 k tbat warm d your heart. Everyon loved Rascal.

Mo t dogs are adopted within a m nth or two, few are allowed to stay longer, a kennel space is scarce. Rascal tayed on, he was taken to WTAP twice for the Friday morning P t Of Th W ek seg­ment, and everyone prayed that Rascal wouId find a forev rhome.

On April 26, 200 , Rascal's miracle finally happened. Lila McIntire visited the helter with her two children, and

Humane S~iety

JUNE 2008

th y wer taken with Rascal' charm. This most unlik iy match was magical from the beginning, and Lila took Rascal horne. Everyone held their bI ath and era ed their fingers.

Then lila called the shelter in tears to report that Rascal had g tten 1 se, and Butch Morri wa alert d to be on the lookout for him. Butch patrolled the area a couple of tim s, but did not sp t Ra cal. Then Lila called the shelter back. Ra cal had returned to his new home at 2:30 AM the next m mingo Everyone br athed a huge igh f reJief. They knew a cal had found his forever home.

Rascal had been at th shelter (r a long, that he was a prime candidate for kermel craze, but he was tough and had somehow re isted. When he was finally taken from the shelter, he immediately broke free. But Rascal returned to a horne he barely knew. Thi was Rascal's way f aying, "Thank you, I'm home."

Everyone is so happy for Rascal and his forever family. H is missed at the hel­ter. Butch has to remind him elf that Rascal had a happy ending every time he walks by Rascal' Id pen and sees another dog in there.

Thi isn't just another successful adop­tion story, it's a miraculous ending that so many people hoped and prayed for. Congratulations, Rascal, on your new happy forever hom and a prayer f r a good, long and healthy life with yOUT

forever family.

John House

A Note from the SHELTER

F r thos f y u wh aren't aware, th Huma.ne Soaety of th Ohio Vall yent r d a contest ba.ck in dober 2007 offering the grand prize a helt r make ver valued at up t one million dollars. Thi ontest mvolved hundreds upon hundred of hour I gged nl a computer in an ffort to earn points for our shelter, by over 2000 support­

ers of the HSOV. I'm plea ed to be able to announce that we did in fact finish in the top twenty out of appr xi­mat ly nine hundred animal shelter aero s the United Stat .

On April 23, 200 , Richard Thompson and his crew of Z ot 0 Judg s vi it dour h Iter. We h d a pe tacular day. There were ver 200 people at the shelter durin hi visit showing upport. Mr. Thompson left here impress d, but not without providing me with an assign­ment which consisted f e ing how much labor voltm­teerism we could confirm befor hand, in the event we were to be ho en as th mak over winner. 1 was extr mely proud to be able to email Mr. Thompson with­in a matter of days and report to him that all f the local union voted unanlmou ly to build the entire heller free of charge a their contribution.

Mr. John Anton, Marketing Oir ct T f r MARS Petcare, owner of Pedigree Food, was a member of the shelter tour as a supporting judge. 1 had the pleasure of spend­ing •orne time speaking with J hn regarding the i ues we face in obtalnlng enough food to sustain us for any

lenglh of time at lh 5h Iter. He put me in conta t wilh their helter department, and we are currently working to implement a program ba ed on the redemption of

upons to n ure ur 5h It r d esn't run short on food. H wever, this program i not yet up and nmning, please c ntinue to donate dry dog and puppy fo d. We­have ample cat and kitten f od.at lh pre ent time.

OUT h Her w h. n as one of the three finalists in the cant l, and on May 21, 2 08, I had the pleasure f appearing on th Mik and Jull t Show with Randy from Stray Rescue in L Louis, MO., an Linda from Jeffer on C unty PCA. Though w wer n't ch n as the winner, 1 will ay a I've said f r m nlhs We have alr ady w n. Our community is behind us, Mayor Mullen prom­ised to have a sign erected n Route 7 0 w will be asi­er to locate, we have $26,000.00 as a r sult of the conlest, and Richard Thompson, founder of Zooto told me to make ure our building and trade v lunteers were till on board· with us and we will "see what we can do around back at y ur sh ter" .

This has b en a phenomenal experience, and with u t the I yalty of our upp Tters and dedication on behalf f th sh Her employes, it would have never been possible. Let's keep the momentum g ing. There are gr at things in tore for the future of the Humane S ciety of the Ohio Valley....." The Little Shelter That Could".

In dosing, please spay or neuter your pet ~ teach your children the importance of spayi.ng and neutering, and encourage family and friends to do the same.

Respectfully Submitted, Cheryl Ann Byers

The HSOV is in desperate need of a volunteer Grant Writer. We are funded

in part by money obtained through grants. If you have had any experience or are willing to learn, please call the

shelter at 373..5959.

UDog Day At The Roar" On Saturday, July 12, 2008 HSOV will be host­ing a two block walk with you and your furry friend. This event is being held in conjunction with The River Boat Roar and the 5K Run For The R ar. Registrati n begins at 9:00 am at the Pepsi Pavilion which i in the parking lot next to the L fayette Hotel on Front Street. The entry fe is $5.00 and the walk will begin at 9:30 am. Join us in the festivities £ r a great time!

Thanks, - Tiffany Insley

The HSOV is asking for donations of any alu­minum cans, old cell

phones. We recycle these items

and receive cash. We are always in need of news­

papers (without inserts) and any of the items on our Wish Ust!

WISH LIST Tax deductible donations are always

welcome but other items may be purchased. • Sam & Walmart

Gift Cards • Kitty Litter & Pans • Bleach • Laundry detergent • Treats • Dog Toys • Cat Toys • SmaJl Pet Beds • Copy Paper

• Blankets and Towels

• Paper Towels • Gas Cards • Latex Gloves • Dog Food • Puppy Food • Cat Food • Kitten Food

Staff Cheryl Byers

Shelter Manager haron Morris

l. Igr. / Adoption a rk Dennis (Butch) Morris

Human Offie r

Board of Director

l \ W sterne er - Prcsidtmt

t ve B k r - Vice Pre idenl

Mary Eddy - Trea.surer

Tiffany Insl y - cr tdr)"

J nnifer Deem

Jill Demin

J\.nn Fraker

Mark\:' Vlck rs

Brenda Sm,th

New From The Website: Y u can now download the fI II wing forms from a pdf file fr ill ur web ite www.h.ov.org and c mplere and mail them to:

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Tales of the Heart We invite our reader and friends to share their happy storie and pictures, ifpossible, about ani­mals they have adopted from OUI shelter. The stories amy be included in future edition of the Pet Gazette. Pictures will be displayed on a poster located in the shelter lobby. All stories and pictures become the pr perty of HSOV and can­not be returned. PLEASE MAIL YOUR STORIES AND PICTURES TO: HSO\T, P.O. Box 5, Marietta, OH 45750.

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NOTICE!!! Don't forget to RENEW your 2008 HSOV Membership . or BECOME A NEW 2008 MEMBER!

Your membership helps us continue our efforts to take care of the less fortunate animals in our community!

Pi as compl t thi form and mail it and yo r ch ck Date: _

(made payabl t H OV) to H OV, P.O. Box 5 Marietta, OH 45750

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(Member hip i ba d n cal ndar year) D N w memb r hip D R new membership

D $50 General M ill r (v ting) D $500 Li~ Memb r (voting) 0$15 Junior Member (Under 18 yr . non,voting meml. rship)

D I HAVE ENCLO ED A CONTRIBUTION OF $ _

D I HAVE ENCLO ED $300 TO PON OR A CAGE OR DOG RUN FOR A YEAR. (Span ors name are displ yed t the shelter)

I am Lnterest d in receivina the following informati n: D Th L gacy Circle (long term giving) D Volunt ring D Canine '- payfN uter Pr gram

D Pregnant Paw C t pay/Neut r Program D Animal Rescue Pr gram

All memb r fee iv m mb r hip card and the quarterly new lener, The Pampered Pet Gazette. Visit our web ite www.h ·ov.org , read past newsl trer; learn more about the Humane ciety of the hi Vall y; "ee whar we are doin ,wh ur L1pport r ar , and h w y u can be' eonrributing fa t r in our it rt .

Thank ~ u! HSOV respects your priv cy and does nor seU or shar donor information.

Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month

June 3 6:00 pm

HSOV Board Meeting, Commissioners Office

Open to Public and Members

June 14 Pet Show, YMCA

June 22 2:00 pm

Longaberger Basket Bingo Marietta American Legion

July 1 - 6:00 pm HSOV Board Meeting Commissioners Office

Open to Public and Members

July 11 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm HSOV Booth

Riverfront Roar Downtown Marietta

July 12 - Registration at 9:00 am Dog Day at the Roar Downtown Marietta

July 16 -1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pet Therapy Program, O'Neill Senior Center

August 5 - 6:00 pm HSOV Board Meeting, Commissioners Office

Open to Public and Members

August 10 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Car Show

Muskingum Park

August 15 Newsletter Deadline

August 24 Poker Run

Cookbook Order Form - $7.00 Donation each

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Make che ks payable to HSOV. Pleas mail Ulis ord r form and check to. H OV PO Bo· ,Marietta. OH 45750

We will call to let you know wh n y ur co kbook i' available at Ule helter for pickup. Thanks for your 'upport!

Humane S~iety OF THE OH10 VA 90 Mt. Tom Road P.O. Box 5 Marietta, OH 45750

Presort Std u.s Postage

PAID Mari tta, Ohio Permit 0.18

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The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is a non-profit, volunteer organizatIon the serves ALL of Washington County. The NTIRE community's help is vital to its existence! PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER AND/OR GIVE AS MUCH SUPPORT AS

fOU CAN SO THE HSOV CAN CONTINUE THIS SERVICE! The 2000 Washington County census was 63,251. What a tremendous help it would be if everyone would give just $1.00 each yearl

HSOV, Inc. is funded in part by: Memberships; Fund Raising ActivitIes: the Marietta Community Foundation; Services provided to the City of Marietta and the Washington County Commissioners; Memorial ContributIons and Bequests, Private and Business Donations

Please contribute to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley Fund t he Marietta Community Foundation..• it helps us growl