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Fall 2014 News from the Humane Society of Broward CountyFall 2014 News from the Humane Society of Broward County

Happy Adoption Stories: 4-4-40 Promotion and

Coast-to-Coast TransfersPages 14 & 15

IN THIS ISSUE...

Our Mission:The Humane Societyof Broward Countyprovides shelter, aid

and responsibleadoptions to animals entrusted to our care,

and educates thecommunity about

respect and kindness toall animals.

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written permission of the

Humane Society of Broward County.

t’s hard to believe the summer of 2014 has come to an end; they were fun months filled with wonderful activities to benefit the

animals in our care. I can assure you the Humane Society of Broward Countyhas more of the same planned for the upcoming fall and winter months! Visitour newly revamped website at www.humanebroward.com where you’ll beable to get information on the various events and programs that are available.

Also hard to believe – time flies when you’re having fun! – is that PAWS on theGreen Women’s Invitational Golf Tournament will celebrate its “Sweet 16”anniversary this year on November 3 and 4, and the 2015 Walk for the Animalson February 28 will celebrate its silver anniversary.

Over the summer we were able to purchase a state-of-the-art digital X-raymachine. This is thanks to some very special people, including major donorsGraham Berwind, and Barbara and Arnold Grevior, as well as a few Paw Printsreaders who sent in contributions after reading about our need in the last issue.This is a first for the shelter’s clinic and it means we will no longer have totransport injured animals to an offsite clinic for X-rays.

HSBC summer camp sessions sold out this year and the feedback from the kidsand parents was fantastic! Due to the high demand for our very popularchildren’s programs, the Education Department has created new activities –and added to existing ones – for the coming months. You can read all about

them beginning on page five and on the HSBC website. Invite your friends andcome on over to the shelter and enjoy what we have in store for you!

Equally important is the fact that we exceeded our goal and sterilized 2,000-plus cats in the Hollywood area thanks to a generous grant from PetSmartCharities®; more and more animals are finding new homes through theAdoption Ambassador Program; our Behavior Training Program is an invaluabletool for pet owners in the community; the Animal Assisted Therapy Programcontinues to expand its outreach; and our amazing staff, and tirelessly dedicatedvolunteers, are able to continue doing what they love best: caring for theanimals and educating the community about humane treatment of our furryfriends.

Because of the success of all of our fundraising events, as well as the programsand services we offer to the public, the HSBC is provided the means to continueto thrive and play a very important role in animal welfare in our community.

All of this is possible because of you!

Many thanks for helping us help the animals…and making Broward Countyan example for others to follow.

The Paw Prints newsletter is sent to all supporters donating in the amount of $15 or more per year. To ensure that you continue to receive your issue of Paw Prints, please use the enclosed envelope to make a minimum donation of $15. The animals need your help, and we don’t want your mailing to be

interrupted! The Humane Society of Broward County directly receives 100% of contributed funds. Solicitation no. CH-00656.

Issue 14-3 Paw Prints is a quarterlynewsletter published by the HumaneSociety of Broward County, Inc., aprivate, nonprofit 501© (3) animalwelfare organization established in1944. We are not a branch or affiliateof any national or local organization,and we do not sell or exchange ourdonor list.

Amy Bloom Clough Paw Prints Editor

Cover photo by Bea Morell

www.happypetphotos.com

On the Cover: Remington, a.k.a. Remy, was adopted by the Tutt family of Davie inMarch 2014. At 100 pounds and still growing, the goofy pup has brought loads ofenergy with a side of chaos into the household! The Tutts love rambunctious Remyand are happy to provide his forever home.

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Board of DirectorsGerald Weber

Chairman of the BoardThom G. Bambenek

Vice Chairman of the BoardMelody Saleh

SecretaryCharles Sparano

TreasurerSteven W. Hudson

Past Chairman of the Board

Barbara BrushTari Collins

Anthony De MeoChristine Forman

Danielle GaudreauBryan S. GreenbergChristy Gumberg

Ronald S. HaligmanNina Zumwalt-Hallick

Matt KatzCarolyn Lee

Margaret MeldeauVirginia I. (Ginny) Miller

David NorthSusan Penrod

Danielle PetersBrian PoulinIngrid Poulin

Jennifer J. RobinsonSusan A. SmithJohn R. Squitero

Jamie Taylor StilesEugene (Huey) Vanek

Jennifer Edwards WhiteNikki Worsnop

Board of TrusteesArnold Grevior

Barbara GreviorMarti Huizenga

Elaine LevineAl Sorensen

President and CEOChristopher Agostino

F.Y.I. You can make a lasting commitment to the Humane Society ofBroward County by naming the Humane Society of Broward County,Inc. in your will.

We recommend working with your private attorney to ensure that yourwishes are carried out. For the purposes of a bequest, our legal nameand address are:

Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. For more information, please contact Kathy Tricomi at 954.266.6845.

Gerry Weber with his dogs Cody and Lacey

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From your Board Chair,

Warm regards,Gerry Weber

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HERE'S THE SCOOP! ................................... 3

ABC'S OF EDUCATION.............................. 4-5

ANIMAL ASSITED THERAPY........................6

ADOPTION AMBASSADORS........................7

CLINIC CORNER ........................................ 8-9

PAWS AUXILIARY NEWS ............................ 10

ADVICE FROM TWEETY ............................ 11

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT...........................12

ANIMAL SURRENDER PREVENTION.......13

WISH LIST .................................................... 13

4-4-40 PROMOTION.....................................14

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ ............................15

FROM THE MAILBAG............................ 16-17

MEMORIALS AND HONORS................ 18-20

PLANNED GIVING ..................................... 21

FROM OUR INVESTIGATOR ......................22

PAW PATH......................................................22

HAPPY TAILS .............................................. 23

EVENTS AND INFORMATION................... 24

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AdoptionsWe're happy to report the following

new homes found during June, July and August 2014:

Cats: 239Kittens: 694Dogs: 709Puppies: 469Other: 56

Total: 2,167

Pets of the Week

The HSBC is fortunate to feature pets on WPLGLocal 10 every Saturday morning between 9:30and 10:00 a.m. We’ve been visiting the stationfor the past 10 years, introducing the SouthFlorida community to the wide variety of breedsthat we see. Of course, the best part is seeing thefeatured dog or cat get adopted after its bigdebut! Thank you, Local 10, for helping us tofind loving homes for thousands of pets over theyears.

New to our Pets of the Week repertoire is NBC’s6 in the Mix, where each week we feature a peton their 11:30 a.m. show. We’ve had severallovable felines who’ve found homes after beingspotted by caring Channel 6 viewers, including athree-legged kitten and a blind kitten.

Holiday Shopping withiGive.com

Shopping online with igive.com means thatyour purchase helps your favorite cause! Thereare more than 1,500 online vendors listed,including Amazon. Once you’ve visitedwww.igive.com and selected the HumaneSociety of Broward County as your “cause,” allyou need to do is use the iGive button on thestore’s website when you shop. We’llautomatically receive a percentage (the averageis 3%) of the purchase amount. It’s that simple!

Bloomingdales Grants Aid

Our generous friends at Bloomingdales haveawarded the HSBC a $2,000 grant to help withour children’s newsletter, Pet Press. The fundswill be used for the distribution of the newsletterto all the Boys and Girls Clubs that we work with.

South Beach Tow'sReality Rescue

In our last issue of Paw Prints we mentionedthat a recent episode of the reality TV showSouth Beach Tow was filmed at the shelter.Featured in the show is tow truck driverJerome, who also happens to love animals.Jerome brought his family to the shelter a fewweeks after taping to adopt sweet Cindy. We’rethinking she just may have a shot at showbusiness!

Right on Target

Associates from the Super Target in Miramarstopped by to volunteer their time at theshelter. Target as a whole gives back plenty tothe community each year by volunteering withdifferent organizations and getting theassociates and community involved. Ourshelter was chosen this time because the teamat Target 1512 vocalized their desire to giveback to the animals in our community. Theteam not only volunteered, but collected lots ofitems from our wish list as well.

Film Festival Fundraiser

The Indie movie Gone Doggy Gone is a comedyabout a couple stuck in a dull marriage who treattheir dog like a baby. They work the daily grindin Los Angeles and leave little time for each other;the free time they do have is spent doting on thedog -- until their beloved pooch gets kidnapped.What ensues is an outlandish adventure as theyhunt down the kidnapper, find a renewed love foreach other, and conquer their fear of parenthood.

In late November two Fort LauderdaleInternational Film Festival screenings of GoneDoggy Gone will be held to benefit the HSBC. OnSaturday, November 22 the Ft. Lauderdale eventbegins with a 3:30 reception in the courtyard ofCinema Paradiso, moving indoors for the 5:00movie. On Sunday, November 23 there will be a1:00 p.m. reception in the lobby at CinemaParadiso in Hollywood, followed by a 2:00 movie.The cost for each event is $15 and includes a glassof wine, a light buffet and admission to the movie.The HSBC will receive $5 for each ticket sold. Forticket information call 954.266.6862.

B I T S A N D P I E C E S A B O U T W H A T ’ S G O I N G O N . . .

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Jerome and his family welcomedCindy into the fold.

Our winning team from Super Target in Miramar.

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Education: Accomplished!

he HSBC’s Education Department was excited to welcome more than

200 campers ages 6-12 to the shelter thissummer. The happy campers learnedabout staying safe around animals, beingresponsible pet guardians, and ways theycan help homeless animals. The kidsshowered the animals with love andaffection and further enriched their livesby making toys, treats, bandanas, and evenfurniture for them! They also worked inthe kennels and catteries, cleaning cagesand feeding the animals. One of the kids’favorite activities was helping to promotethe animals for adoption. Campers wereurged and empowered to use their new-found knowledge to continue helpinghomeless pets even after camp was over.

TA shelter kitty gets some TLC.

Campers made scratching postsfor the shelter cats.

Puppy playtime! Campers learned that having a puppy is a big responsibility.

Making new friends, both two-legged and four.

Teaming Up For Kids with the Miami Dolphinshe Miami Dolphins and the HSBC teamed up in September

to spread awareness about responsible petownership. On a visit to the Lester H. WhiteBoys & Girls Club, HSBC Chairman GerryWeber introduced Miami Dolphins centerMike Pouncey, tackle Jason Fox, and formertight end Greg Baty, as well as MiamiDolphins Women’s Organization membersDiane Philbin (wife of Head Coach JoePhilbin) and JoAnne O’Keefe (wife of WideReceivers Coach Ken O’Keefe). The group,

joined by pet ambassadors, spent timetalking about animals and proper pet carewith more than 100 excited Boys & GirlsClub members.

Fox and Pouncey talked about growing upwith pets and the responsibility of caringfor them, and the kids took it all in. Manythanks to the gang from the MiamiDolphins for teaming up with us and givingthe Boys & Girls Clubs a wonderful treat!

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HSBC’s GerryWeber (secondfrom left) with

Miami DolphinsrepresentativesJason Fox, Greg

Baty, DianePhilbin, MikePouncey and

JoAnne O’keefe.

Thanks to the Miami Dolphins for teaming up for the kids!

Katie Tutt of our education department talks to the kidsabout important things that pets need in their lives.

Shea Albert 7Kaitlyn De Pani 10Sophia Freman 9Emma Hershenson 8Hallie Israel 11Emily Ledbetter 6Ruby Levenson 9

Gianna Milan 13Tori Murray 9Meredith Niksa 9Emma Relyea 10Ella Schweiger 6 Kaitlyn Urruela 9

Celebrate Your Birthday with the Animals! Call 954.266.6875 to find out how to have your birthday party at the

Humane Society! Here are the birthday celebrations held at the shelter in June, July and August 2014:

School’s Out! Let’s Play! he HSBC is hosting several “Pet Playdates” during the 2014/2015 school year. Kids aged 6-12 are encouraged to join

us for a day of tail wags and purrs from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. onNovember 11, January 19, or February 16. Kids will give TLC to somehomeless pets, play animal-themed games, and make toys and treatsfor the animals. The cost is $65 for the day, which includes a snackand pizza lunch. Please email cneff@hsbroward.com for moreinformation.

TWinter Day Camps

s your child an animal lover who would enjoy bringing cheer to homeless pets this holiday season? If so, he or she would

love our Winter Day Camps, where your child’s kindness will brightenthe lives of lots of deserving dogs and cats. Kids from 6 to 12 years oldwill love pampering shelter animals by making them treats and toys,doling out lots of pats and cuddles, and learning interesting facts andtidbits. The cost is $65 for theday, which includes a snackand pizza lunch. The WinterDay Camps are 9:00 a.m. until3:00 p.m. on December 22, 29or 30, or January 2. Pleaseemail cneff@hsbroward.comfor more information.

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Come Out and Shopur third annual Craft Fair and Flea Market, presented by the HSBC’s Seniors for

Animals Club and the Teen Club, is right around thecorner! The fun happens Saturday, November 8 from10 a.m. until 3 p.m. indoors on the shelter's secondfloor. You’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade items likejewelry, bath and body products, and pet accessoriesthat make great gifts, as well as gently usedcollectibles, toys, clothing, books, and home goods.There will be tasty food available, great raffle prizes,four-legged friends, and more! Please emailcneff@hsbroward.com for more information.

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HSBC campers always get theirshare of kitten cuddles.

Sign your little animal-lover up for

a day of waggin' good fun!

Visit Marsha Joseph from My Doggie Delights

at the fair and market.

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n October we began a new education program with the

schools called Purrs & Tales. Similar toWags & Tales with therapy dogs visitingschools to be read to, Purrs & Tales offerskids ages 5 to 12 the opportunity tocome to the shelter and read to cats. Weare working with the schools’ ReadingResource Centers in targeting childrenwith below average reading skills, and wehope to see great strides made. Please callKatie at 954.266.6875 to find out theschedule for reading dates or register online at www.humanebroward.com.

Purrs & TalesKicks Off

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This letter came to volunteer Debbi Correale and her AATdog Lexi, who work as a team in our Wags & Tales ReadingProgram at Dolphin Bay Elementary in Miramar:

Debbi,

I am so grateful that you volunteer and share your sweet littleLexi with our students. The Wags kids are the talk of thetown here at Dolphin Bay. Not only does it motivate themto practice reading aloud fluently, but they feel so specialbeing the chosen ones that get to read to Lexi.

You and Lexi are teachers....very important ones. Some ofthe students in the past few years had zero experience withdogs. Most have bad feelings about reading. Some were veryhesitant to get close to a dog or a book and by the end of theyear, had the dog in their lap while reading away.

The other miracle of the Wags program is that most of thestudents at the end of the year say reading is their favoritesubject. It is usually their least favorite in the beginning ofthe year.

Have a happy summer!

Meghan Greenwell,2nd Grade Teacher

In May our AATvolunteers and therapydogs participated inthe Relay for Life eventin Coral Springs.People were excited tomeet and greet ourtherapy dogs, whoprovided comfort tothose attending theevent.

Many thanks to all the volunteers who attended thisyear's Summer Splash Fest. We all had a great time,and the dogs -- and pig – also seemed to have a blast.

We thank Performance Pups for use of the lake tohold our event and for donating the proceeds fromthe event back to the HSBC for Walk for the Animals2015. The lake is open to the public and is a greatplace to have fun with your dog. For informationvisit http://www.performancepupsinc.com/.

Twice a year we partner with Catholic Hospice fortheir bereavement camp, providing cuddles andwags for the kids attending. Our therapy animalswork their magic ensuring all the kids have funplaying ball, tossing a Frisbee or just sitting closeand petting them. This is one of our favoriteevents!

Therapy dog Buddy of our Wags &Tales Reading Program at SW RegionalLibrary was asked to participate in theannual Market Fair. His mom Terriwas delighted to help out. Buddy paw-painted pictures that were given tochildren who attended the fair. Someof his paintings were even auctionedoff!

Meet Wilbur, our firstVietnamese potbelliedpig volunteer! Wilburparticipates in both oureducation and seniorsprograms, making visitsand helping to put bigsmiles on people’s faces.

Our Animal Assisted Therapy program has grown so much, and has such a variety of great information to share, that we’ve decided to give it a pageof its own. We know you’ll enjoy reading about all the good things AAT has to offer in our community.

Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort

Painting Goes to the Dogs

Making a Splash

Join us! We’re on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HSBC.AAT

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Adoptions: .............................................. 34

Average days in AA home: ...................... 30

Active Ambassador Families .................. 76

Flunkies (adopted their AA dogs) ............ 3

Adoptions since program began ..........360(Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2014)

Success StatsJune, July and August 2014

Mixing and Mingling!ur Adoption Ambassadors can often be found out and about in the community, showcasing their latest houseguest. Our

Ambassadors are primarily in Broward County, but we also have a fewin neighboring counties. These temporary caretakers really get creative,visiting many pet-friendly locations including outdoor dining spots, theFarmers Markets at Whole Foods in Pembroke Pines and FortLauderdale, the Festival Flea Market in Pompano Beach, Yellow Green

Market in Hollywood, Riverwalk, Plantation’s Food Truck Invasion,Coral Springs Green Market, the HSBC lobby and so many other places!If you know of a pet-friendly venue or an event that’s coming up, pleasesend us an email at info@hsbroward.com and we’ll share it with ourAmbassadors.

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Buckey and Lindsey Langdon at a local parkEbony and Sue Kramer

at the Coral Springs Dog Park

Janine and Louie at Pembroke Gardens

Mighty Mouse at Bloomingdales in Boca Raton

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Romeo and Sammy

Hannah makes new friends at theFloranada Elementary School event.

To join this incredible programthat’s helping to save lives on adaily basis, call 954.266.6839and sign up for one of theupcoming orientations:

Nov. 15, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join theProgram!

avannah, an Adoption Ambassador, met Dacia when she was with her Ambassador dog Sammy at a

dog park. Dacia knew that the deaf Catahoula mix would beperfect for her family. Flash forward: now Sammy’s best friendis Romeo, a rescued pit bull mix brought from Chicago threeyears ago. Dacia says, “Romeo is a very picky guy...we had anumber of "meet and greets" before we met Sammy. It didtake some time for Sammy to figure out that my cat still hasher claws and not to mess with her (ha ha), but now everyoneis getting along great and we've settled into an easy, happyroutine. I want to thank the Humane Society for givingSammy such a good temporary home while she waited for us,her furever family, to come along. I know that she was therea while and had been passed up because of her deafness...thatjust makes us love her more, although it has been funny (andnot unchallenging) learning a new way to communicate. :) Ieven think Romeo knows, because shortly after she camehome he was crying and licking her ears and kept looking atme with this perplexed look on his face. Thank you again forall you do for the animals and for helping our family becomecomplete.”

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The Clinic has the following wishes. Should youhave medical items to donate that are not listed,please call 954.989.3977 to see if these are items thatcan be used. Any dollar amounts listed are given incase you’d like to contribute funds to purchase theitem(s).

• Scissors• Padded exercise mats for animals to

recover from surgery on• Comfort Zones ($25 each)• New nail clippers for dogs and cats• Paper towels• Pet Ag puppy bottles (six pack)• Advantage, Revolution and Capstar• Latex exam gloves• Full-size towels• KMR - Kitten milk replacer• Esbilac - Puppy milk replacer• Kitchen timers (Digital)• Baby scale to weigh kittens• Commercial laundry carts on wheels (2 needed) $400 ea. DONATED

• Puppy milk replacement – powder• Digital heart monitor $3,000

Shout-Out to Our Friends at Emerald Hills Pharmacy

Feature Item:Portable nebulizers

$30 - $80 ea.

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Clinic StatisticsJune, July and August 2014

Spay/Neuter surgeries for ourlow cost programs and

SNIP: 2,598Rabbit spays/neuters: 45

Dogs treated for heartworm: 31Animals in foster care: 183

he HSBC is very fortunate to have a strong base of supporters who believe

in the importance of our work and, therefore,contribute financially to support our programsand services. Donations come to us fromprivate individuals, businesses, volunteergroups, and, endearingly, kids’ projects such aslemonade stands and bake sales.

One local company that has made a criticaldonation on an ongoing basis is nearby EmeraldHills Pharmacy, located on Stirling Road inHollywood. They donate our entire supply ofdoxycycline, which is a medication we provideto adopters who are bringing home a dog or catshowing signs of a cold or infection. EmeraldHills Pharmacy has been generously making thisdonation for the past three years, havingprovided the HSBC clinic a savings of tens ofthousands of dollars each year! And in additionto what they donate to the shelter, they alsoprovide doxycycline at NO charge to anyadopter who goes to a VCA Animal Hospital andreceives a prescription for doxycycline. Yes, ifthat adopter goes to Emerald Hills Pharmacy,they will receive the prescription for free.

Obviously, the owners of Emerald HillsPharmacy are animal lovers -- but they’re alsobig believers in a sense of community. So theyput their money where their mouth is: we’rethrilled that they’ve signed on as a sponsor ofour 25th Annual Walk for the Animals!

Emerald Hills Pharmacy has a wonderful retailarea with organic and natural products for

people including soaps, shampoos and lotions.So if you need a prescription filled for yourselfor your pet, you may want to stop by this uniquepharmacy that believes in helping our adoptedfour-legged friends.

e’re happy to report a grand total of 2,262 spay/neuter surgeries having

been performed in our targeted grant withPetsmart Charities ® for the Hollywood 33020zip code. This is a tremendous number ofsurgeries, and we feel very grateful to PetSmartCharities for having made this possible. Manythanks also to DPC Veterinary Hospital and PetDoctor of Davie for assisting us on severallevels, including getting the word out to thetrappers that work this zip code, and inproviding a large percentage of the surgeries.Sherry Norm and the staff at DPC VeterinaryHospital, and Dr. Osti of Pet Doctor of Davie,are dedicated to helping decrease the homelesscat problem in Broward County. We areimmensely grateful for their dedication andsupport.

Thanks to the gang at DPC VeterinaryHospital: Dr. Vincent LoDuca with (L-R)

Brandi Miller, Sheena Nutting Front,Jeannie LaChance and Melissa Torres.

Harley waits for her prescription to be filled at Emerald Hills Pharmacy.

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he HSBC recently began incorporating a product called

Viyo Recuperation into our wellnessprotocols at the shelter. Viyo Recuperationis a 100% natural liquid that contains allessential nutrients -- vitamins, minerals,amino acids and fatty acids. The producthas many uses, particularly in a shelterenvironment due to the inherent stresses.The primary benefits (and the reason wewanted to try it out) are immune supportand to encourage eating and drinking.When an animal is stressed the immunesystem becomes suppressed and the appetitewanes. Since the immune system is notoperating at full capacity, the animal is moresusceptible to the viruses and bacteria thatare prevalent in shelter environments.

Viyo is also extremely beneficial for surgeryrecovery, and since every pet leaves the

shelter spayed or neutered, about 75%require surgery prior to going home (theother 25% have come to us already spayedor neutered). Viyo can also promote thetransition to a new diet, boost support forpuppies and kittens, revitalize skin and haircoat, improve oral medication intake andbolster health for older and frail pets.

With all of these reasons for introducing theuse of Viyo Recuperation into our protocol,we’re very optimistic about the positiveeffects and benefits we’ll be seeing shelter-wide. Initially we'd introduced its use inJune with our animals in foster homes, withrave reviews from the foster parents.Currently we are only using Viyo in-houseand sending it home with select adopters,but we plan to stock it for sale in our PetBoutique in the very near future.

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Kittens enjoy Viyo Recuperation following their spay/neuter surgeries.

Boosting Our Animals’ Health

Behavior Training Program Manager Stephanie Rodgersgives a "high five" to a canine client for a job well done.

Dog Training Classes at the HSBC

Puppies will gain the socializing and basic manners they need at our puppy class.

his class is a great place to start if you have a new dog in your family

or just want to brush up on the basics. You’lllearn everything you need to know abouthow to have a happy, healthy, well-behavedcanine companion. The class is given by aCertified Professional Dog Trainer who willbe available to answer your specificquestions, including the quickest way tohouse-train your puppy, creating goodhabits from the start, and the importanceof early socialization and training. Otherbasic obedience cues taught in the class

include commands such as sit, down, place,wait, coming when called and stay. Doggie-Be-Good is a six-week class offered onSaturdays at 10:00 a.m. or Tuesdays andWednesdays at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. The feeis $90 for dogs adopted from the shelter and$120 for all other dogs. Pre-registration isrequired; to do so, visit our web page atwww.humanebroward.com or drop by theshelter. Call 954.266.6819 for moreinformation and assistance with registering.

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or the recently acquired puppy, start off on the right paw with

Puppy Pre-School! Puppies havedevelopmental stages during which time it’scritical to teach good habits and preventundesirable behaviors. Exposure to otherdogs and people during these stages willhelp your puppy develop into a calm, well-adjusted adult dog. At this four-week classyour little one will socialize with otherpuppies and learn basic manners, with adifferent parenting issue being covered eachweek. Don’t delay—this class is only forpuppies 8 to 16 weeks old. The four-week

course is $60 for puppies adopted from theshelter and $80 for all others. It isn’tnecessary to pre-register, though puppiesmust have had two series of vaccinations inorder to attend.

We also offer an extensive program forprivate trainings that includes basic dogobedience classes, Canine Good Citizenclass and Private Behavior ModificationConsultations for solving commonbehavior problems. And we make housecalls! Please call the number in the abovearticle or visit our website for more details.

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Doggie-Be-Good Basic Obedience

Puppy Pre-School and More

on the prowl

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PAWSMembership Gathering and Orientation

he annual PAWS membership gathering in August included both new and active members, and provided an orientation session for

those who needed to become more familiar with the HSBC. It was anopportunity for mingling, learning more about what PAWS does for theHSBC and the animals, anddiscovering facts and details aboutthe programs and services offeredby the shelter. A private tour alsohelped give PAWS members abetter understanding of howthings operate behind the scenes.The PAWS members were invitedto stay afterward to help make dogtoys for the four-legged friends atthe shelter.For information about PAWS orhow to join, please visit on line atpawsbroward.com or contact954.266.6827.

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A snapshot of the PAWS members who turned out for the August meeting.

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he annual PAWS Holiday Shopping Bazaar will take place just in time for the

holidays, and this year it’s at a new venue. Eventchairperson Stacy Sager is thrilled to announce thatthe Coral Ridge Country Club will be hosting the2014 fundraiser -- an animal-loving shopper’sdream -- on Monday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m.until 4:00 p.m.

Those who peruse what’s offered at the Bazaar willfind a wide array of unique gifts including jewelry,clothing and accessories, home and holiday décor,pet items and much more. There’ll also be a ChineseAuction featuring items from participating vendors.Shoppers can take a break from the shopping fun toenjoy a light bite, drinks, socializing, and pet-cuddling at the mobile adoption area. It’s all tobenefit the animals, so call a few friends and make adate to join us!

We would like to recognize and thank PremierBeverage Company and the Coral Ridge CountryClub for their generous support.

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AcaciaACURE OrganicsBubbles & BubblesCollections by MaureenDeborah JamesFresh & Fabulous CreationsHSBC Pet BoutiqueInterior DigsLilac And LiliesMillers Way Orchids & NurseryOrigami OwlPark Lane JewelryPetra Soy CandlesQBS DesignsSalon Bark Spa & BoutiqueSmartteSusan's JewelryThe Rolling RackThe Spice QuarterWe regret any omissions due to printing

deadline.

The HSBC's Pet Boutique will be onhand for holiday shoppers.

Participating vendors are:

SAVE THE DATESWednesday, January 21, 2015

Coral Ridge Country Club

The Fast and FurriestThursday, December 4, 2014

Ferrari-Maserati of Fort Lauderdale

An evening to remember featuring spectacular cars and casino-style games

For more details on these events call 954.266.6827

The dogs enjoyed their homemade toys!

Send your letters, questions and comments to:Tweety the Queen, c/o HSBC, 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

TweetyAdvice from the HSBC resident feline mascot, Tweety

Dear Tweety,

I met the girl of my dreams but there's one small problem...she's a "cat person." No offense to you, but I have never been a fan of cats.They're sneaky, unpredictable and have sharp claws and teeth. They also sit and stare at you and that makes me feel anxious. I just don'tfeel comfortable around them. Is there any advice you can give me to become more of a "cat person?"

Thank you,

Not a Cat Fan

Dear Not a Cat Fan,

If a cat could laugh, I’d be rolling over holding my belly and roaring withlaughter. Oh my, we do have you fooled! I love it. All the things we do to makepeople and dogs feel uncomfortable, you've bought into.

Since I prefer that you worship cats and stay in your hunky-dory relationship,I will give you the simple side of cats so you can feel more like a man.

First, it's very basic science. We are carnivores: in other words -- PREDATORS.Our job is to hunt. That's what we'd do all day if we were still wild. Instead,we are in homes where we have to make our own fun. So what do we do? Wehide out waiting to pounce on something to "pretend-hunt." Hey, if it's youwe’re “hunting” and that bothers you, it’s your own fault for not providing uswith enough play/hunt games! Bring a laser light or feather stick toy to yourlover girl's house and let us chase that around. Make it a challenge for ushunters. Extra bonus, bring us treats and direct us after a good chase with thelaser pointer. We'll thank you later. Maybe.

Second, we're independent creatures. Don't try too hard with us. Dogs like that mushy stuff; we really don't. Let us come to you. We lovescratches under the chin, behind the ears and over the back. Word of warning though: most cats don't like their bellies rubbed. That's adog thing. We also don't wag our tails when we're happy -- we wag our tails before we’re going to pounce on something, so if you see thetail wagging, pet session in OVER!

Third, I love that our stare freaks you out. I'll give you the secret to breaking the stare though. Just slowly blink at us; that's what cats do tocalm each other. Close your eyes, count to three and then watch the cat reciprocate.

Okay, that's all the cat secrets I can give away for now. We're pretty easy creatures as long as you follow our rules. Now go get me somecatnip!

Your Queen,

Tweety

HSBCAdoptionCounselor Luis (a cat

aficianado)spends some

time with Ubi.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Spotlight On: Ellen Schorr

Began volunteering: August 2004

Departments: PAL (Petting, Attention and Love) for both dogs and cats; Substitute Greeter

Pets at home: Ellen has no pets of her own, though she “claims pettingrights” for all the neighbors’ dogs, and she tends to the pets of several familiesin her neighborhood when they’re away or too busy with work to walk theirdogs.

Favorite part of volunteering: “My favorite thing about volunteering, otherthan the interaction with the animal, is introducing the dog or cat to potentialadopters and watching the connection develop.”

What the animals say: “Ellen is super-sweet, bubbly, and kind to all of us furrykids. When we see her coming to spend time with us, we get so happy andexcited to see her! (We wag and purr a lot, too.) She gets right down on theground to give us a cuddle and a tummy scratch and make us feel sooooo loved.Ellen is a star!”

Ellen Schorr

Our grooming station is in need ofFURminator de-shedding tools. All sizesand shapes are welcome!

There are lots of ways you can help us to help the animals. Just choose a wish here and make it come true; or see what the Clinic iswishing for in this issue. Feel free to grant as many wishes as you like! (Cost of some items is included in case you’d like to donate thefunds for purchasing.) Should you have any questions, please call 954.266.6810.

• Packing tape • Disposable packing tape dispensers• Manual can openers• Ping pong balls for cats to play with • Home Depot Gift Cards - for bldg maint• Polaroid 95 & 500 film • Dishwashing soap• Dishwasher gel• Scrubbing brushes for dishes • Publix gift cards (to buy fresh veggies for

our rabbits)• Toys for dogs and cats• Soft treats for dogs and cats• White towels• Paper towels• Humane cat traps (need 5 - $57 each)

• 8.5 x 11 lucite frames with easel back• Gallon-size zip lock bags• Boxes of tissues• Full-size towels• Plastic forks and spoons• Plastic table covers and skirts • Liquid hand soap• Treats for dogs and cats• Swiffers, both wet and dry• Foldable rolling cart ($30)• Samsung - WB250F 14.2-Megapixel

Digital Camera – White ($125) – need 2• Polaroid camera model 2300 ($150)• iPAD 2: black with WiFi (no data plan

needed), 16GB or higher, must have iOS 6 ($499)

• Commercial laundry carts on wheels (2 needed - $400 each) - DONATED

• Sensation Harnesses for Ambassadordogs ($30)

• New or gently used small radio / CDplayer for dog training ($40)

• New or gently used digital video recorder($500)

• Gently used box truck with lift gate • Gently used golf cart ($2,000)

Wish List

Feature Item! Furminator Professional

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he very busy Animal Admissions department at the HSBC opens daily at 8:00 a.m. to assist the public. While

appointments are encouraged, they are not necessary. When aperson calls for information about surrendering a pet, he or she isgiven the opportunity to speak to someone who can offer guidanceso that, if possible, the pet can stay in their home. This past fiscalyear (October 1, 2013 – September 30, 2014) we received a total of6,820 calls, with 1,208 of those calls ending up with the pet beingsurrendered.

Sometimes a person who has decided to give up a pet is actuallyjust frustrated – it could be because of a chewing problem, orbarking too much, or carpet soiling. After talking to an admissionsassociate and being given information and the proper educationaltools, the owner may decide to work with the pet. Other easily-remedied situations may be a pet owner who has lost his or her joband needs a supply of pet food for a few weeks. Or the pet has anunplanned litter and we can help by sterilizing the adult animal,often at little or no cost. Recently a family was ready to surrendertheir dog because he had an eye infection and they couldn’t affordto take him to the vet. After examination at our clinic, an eyeointment was supplied and the dog was able to stay with his family.

Another part of the surrender prevention program is our publicfoster system. In the spring and summer months people often bringin litters of kittens, but some are just too young to go up foradoption. With a limited number of HSBC volunteer foster homes,we introduced the public foster program in 2013. This segment ofsurrender prevention provides the individual who was planning ongiving up the kittens with the necessary resources to care for them.We do require that they bring the kittens back so we can monitortheir progress, and later spay or neuter them. The aid we giveincludes food/formula, medication and, in some cases, basictraining. We encourage the public foster parents to find homes forthe kittens and if they do, we spay or neuter the kittens before they

go to their forever homes. If they cannot find homes, the kittensmay then be brought to the HSBC to be placed up for adoption.

As is the case at many animal shelters, one of the more commonbreeds of dogs we see at the HSBC is the American Staffordshireterrier, a.k.a. pit bull. To help keep unplanned “pittie” offspringfrom ending up in shelters, we offer ongoing free spaying/neuteringservices for this breed -- another aspect of surrender prevention.This fiscal year we sterilized 262 pit bulls at no charge.

While we can’t offer assistance in every situation, this fiscal yearthrough our surrender prevention program we were able to help1,054 families to keep their four-legged family members. And youcan help! If you have extra pet food or a training crate you aren’tusing, these are just a couple of the things we’re always in need ofin order to continue this very beneficial program.

This calico kitty was going to be surrendered to the shelter aftershe had a litter of kittens. Her family decided to keep her when

we spayed her at no cost as a “surrender prevention.”

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4-4-40 promotion

Here’s Olivia Rose with her newfamily, heading home to St.

Petersburg. The Adamses werein town on vacation and saw

the Local 10 broadcast -- and itjust so happened they were

staying at the hotel across thestreet from the shelter. They

stopped in to visit the animals,fell in love with 75-pound

Olivia Rose, and were thrilledto take her home.

Annabelle’s new family arededicated Local 10 viewers

and watch every Saturday tosee who is featured. They

stopped by during thepromotion and couldn’t

resist this girl.

Sam’s new family saw the 5-year-old on Local 10 andwere impressed with how

well behaved he is.

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Cici and Dami are motherand daughter: they're very

attached, and we wereespecially happy when

Krystal from FortLauderdale adopted the pair.

Daisy’s family, theFaigmans, saw the Channel10 story and drove over to

find their next familymember. They tell us,

“Beauty (now named Daisy)is doing great. She has

blended into the family verywell and gets along with all

the other Danes. We loveher. Thanks again.”

Alonso gets his closeup during Local 10’s morning broadcast with Mark Jackman.

Tiger, six, loves cuddling with his new mom

Samantha from Boca Raton.

oward the end of the summer we realized we had a great deal of pets for adoption that were either over 40 pounds or over the

age of four years, and many were being overlooked for the younger andsmaller pets. So we came up with an adoption promotion called 4-4-40and ran it in the middle of August. For four days, anyone who adopted apet four years of age or older, or weighing over 40 pounds, would havetheir adoption fee waived. On the Saturday of the promotion, our friendsat WPLG Local 10 started broadcasting live from our adoption center at6:30 a.m., featuring 4-4-40 pets throughout their morning show. Happily,after four days 172 pets found their new 4-ever homes.

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Teddy, six, and his brotherThugs (not pictured) wereable to stay together when

Freddie of Tamarac adopted the duo.

87-poundHercules, now

named Marine,was thrilled to be

adopted and going home.

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California Dreamin’ ... of Florida Homes

George from Davie adopted a dog from us inAugust, then decided to come back and adoptanother so that his dog would have a friend.

He chose little Cruiser from California.

The precious cargo is delivered.

Hopper, who has justthree legs, receives a

checkup and de-wormingmeds before being placedfor adoption. He was one

of the first to go home.

his summer we were contacted by an animal rescue group in Simi Valley, California that had an

abundance of small breed dogs, mostly Chihuahuas andChihuahua mixes, that they were having trouble findinghomes for. Apparently this breed or mix is one of the morecommon dogs to be found at shelters on the west coast. Weagreed to help, and soon more than two dozen pint-sizedfour-legged passengers, aged five months to 10 years, wereflown to Fort Lauderdale on two private flights.

We’re thrilled to report that the majority of our “Cali dogs”have found new homes here in sunny South Florida. As ofthis newsletter writing, only two were still awaiting theirforever homes.

Many thanks to South Aviation for providing the plane, as wellas to owner and pilot Fred Machado and pilot John Parker.

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Rummy is ready to go home!

Six-year-old Dingo heads home to Coral Springs with his new family.

The first flight is unloaded and ready to head to the HSBC.

Ducky went to anAmbassador home until he found his

new forever family.

Five-month-old Tiptoe was theyoungest passenger to make theflight and is now spoiled by the

Ferreira family.

Dear Humane Society,

adopted my two cats Rusty and Dusty from you in 2009...They are both very happy living here as you can see in the pictures.

I just got a cat from a friend because she is sick. She got the cat fromyou in 2003. Her name is Jade, so I now have three rescue cats and lovethem all.

Veronica

Send your letters and cute pet photos to: 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312Or e-mail photos and letters (photos JPG with a minimum of 180 dpi resolution) to info@hsbroward.com.

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Mailbag:

hanks for the great job you do. I adopted my calico “Kaley” from you 15 years ago and

she’s the queen of my house. Thank you!

Rosemary

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Dear HSBC,

want to thank you for ushering me through the adoption process last week. I’d been there the week prior and returned

on Thursday, prepared for disappointment. Instead, when I walkedthrough the kennels, I found a tiny Chihuahua puppy namedChewy...I was delighted when the staff told me I could take him homethat same day.

Seven years ago I adopted a Chihuahua from Animal Control. He wasdiagnosed with Lymphoma a year ago. He had chemotherapy from aspecialist but died in June.

Chewy, now named Papi, is happy and growing. He and I live alone. Iwalk him at least 5 times a day. Papi gets boneless, skinless chickenwith his dry food and drinks filtered ice water. He’s the first dog I everhad who will fetch and play with toys! He has a car seat and is my co-pilot. He even rides in my bike basket when I take him to the dog park.I also have a portable pet shade that he lies on when I do yard work.

He has a sweet demeanor and loving disposition. Papi is such a perfectdog, and I hope the family who loved him first and had to give himup can take comfort knowing he’s brought joy to me. He has managedto take much of the sting of my loss away.

Ms. GonzalezMiami

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Dear HSBC,

e wanted to thank the Broward Humane Society from the bottom

of our hearts for helping us to find Gamora.She is such a wonderful puppy, and theperfect dog for our family! She is sweet andloving, and learning to listen! We couldn'tbe happier! We feel like we hit the jackpot!

Maya, Spencer, Adelyn, and Emma Harvey

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Gamora

Hi,

y name is Slash! I got a new home three months ago and I just love it. My roommates are Ringo

and some big drooly things - I think they call them dogs- and some people too. I've taken over and feel like theking of the house. Thanks HSBC for helping me find myfamily.

Slash

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Rusty and Dusty

HSBC

USA

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Princess

Dear Humane Society,

t is a dream, I never thought about getting a dog. Then just speaking to someone who adopted a dog I got tempted. Glad we went to the Humane Society and Ellen

said that Princess was a good dog. Well she is just a love to us. She is good, quiet, andtrained. She sleeps all night in her little bed. She sure brightened up our home. Last weekshe was lying around, so I took her to the doctor, I thought she was sick. She had acomplete check-up and the doctor said she was healthy and spoiled. We give her a lot oflove because she honestly is a great loving dog. She sure is a princess.

I’m enclosing the picture we took of her! I sure thank you people. She was well takencare of. I hope to see you again to bring Princess to see you.

Sincerely yours,

Henry and Rosalyn WieckOakland Park

p.s.: It was at the Festival Flea Market when they had dogs from the Humane Society that we decided to go on the computer to see dogs that you people have.

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Jolene and hernew family

Dear HSBC,

ust wanted to drop a line to once again thank you for your kindness on Saturday. Robin (now Jolene) is settling in nicely and we are

thoroughly enjoying her. She has made a nice addition to our family and hasalready made herself right at home. I'm attaching a pic for you.

With gratitude,

Adam Northrop a/k/a Nicolette

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Jack and Earl

Angel and friend

Dear Humane Society,

hanks for finding my forever home!

Angel the dog & the Van Dreason familyCoconut Creek

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Dear Humane Society,

e are thrilled with our new family member, Jack the cat, adopted in July of this year from the shelter. He's a two-year-old male that had

come in to the shelter because he didn't get along with other cats but he hadbeen around dogs -- which is exactly what we needed. We specifically wanteda large adult cat, not a kitten. Jack is an absolute wonderful cat for us and hehas even trained our Great Dane, Earl, how to behave around him! He isliterally the perfectly well-behaved cat of our dreams...and the first cat myhusband and I have ever owned. Thank you so much!

Heather GreenClewiston

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In memory of Chablis, our beloved golden. Thank you for 14wonderful years. We love you and will miss you daily. Love yourfamily, Richard, Cindy, Kirsten, Kaitlyn and Riesling.

In memory of Fudgie. From Marc, Val, David, Tyler, Ali & Tyga.

In memory of Irene, from Debbie & Steve Weston.

In memory of Bear, given with love from Bear’s Uncle Bernie & AuntBarbara.

In memory of Munchkin – your mommie Helaine & daddy Harveymiss and love you dearly. From Cleo, Lione, Cynthia & Nancy.

In memory of Clover, from Gwen Dernis.

In memory of Buster, Tobi-Velicia Johnson’s beloved cat. FromRobin, Adam, Rafa & Roger Ross.

In memory of Rosie. She was a very special soul who was a funand loving part of her family. She will be remembered. From SheilaKatz.

In memory of Harley & Buster – you are missed every day. FromRandi Waldstein.

In memory of Hoochie – Pets leave paw prints on our hearts. FromRod, Ashlee, Betty, Jayden & Andy.

In memory of Ally. We’re so sorry for your loss. Ally was a goodfriend for many years and will be missed. With love from theZunzunegui family – Joe, Hope & Jackie

In memory of Stuie, from Cary Steklof.

In memory of James Bond – Harry’s best friend forever. From KimTobin.

In loving memory of our good boy, Bradley. From Gigi Brydger’sfamily.

In memory of Girl Pavsner, a loyal and special friend…fromSuzanne Garber.

In memory of Snickers, from Harriet Vanderbeek.

In loving memory of Lucky Obama, September 15, 2013. We thinkof you and miss you every day. XOXO

In memory of Molly Schindler-Laffey, from Paul Salmon.

In memory of Chloe with thoughts of you, Daphne, and fondmemories of your loyal and trusted friend. From June Lewis.

In memory of Corona, from Carolyn & Marty.

In memory of Chloe, a sweet companion. From Iris Wolinsky.

In memory of Buddy, a very special dog. From Pat Noble & family.

In memory of an orphaned pet. From John Livingston.

In memory of Milly Camejo. Madeline: Milly will always bein our hearts and never forgotten…From Charlie & Marcy.

In memory of Andy, from Cam Enright.

In memory of the Russo dogs. From Sylvia & Sal Russo.

In memory of Cassiopeia who, with Athena, was adopted in 2004.She passed away July 13, 2014 and is dearly missed. From LisaJoraskie.

In memory of Laramie of Monroe Street, Jim & Grey’s beloved dog.From Scott & Ellen Fehr.

In memory of Floyd Mariano. We love you, Floyd. May you rest inpeace. XOXO Carla & Frank Spina.

In memory of Cosita – I will miss you very much my littleCosita. Love, your Mom.

In memory of Darwin Hare & Durango Soulliere – Dogs leave pawprints on our hearts. From Ashley & Jessica.

In memory of Mollie, Barnie, Countess, Max, Maddie & Sassy. FromMr. & Mrs. Andrew Anderson.

In memory of Eddie who lived 15½ years and was dearly loved andnow missed by Scott, Richard & Grandma. From Sandra Goldstein.

In honor and memory of Cheyenne & Laramie, twowonderful friends. With much love from Naomi, Hannah,Sam & Hunter.

In memory of Tango. We are so sorry for your loss; Tangowas a wonderful little girl. We will miss her, too. FromBarbara & Stephen Gilbertson.

In memory of Holly May Barr, from Dale Anderson.

In loving memory of our #1 furry son, Timmy. We saved you fromthe HSBC and you saved us with your unconditional love. You werethe best dog ever and you are missed every day. We love you,Timmy. From Tina, Dave, Joey, Kevin, Tamara & Leah.

In loving memory of my dog, Trivi. From Norma Jilani

In memory of Holly May Barr. From Michael & Missie.

In memory of Shadow who was dearly loved by Sam andTerry 1999 – 2014. From the Miller family.

In memory of Idgie – 15 years as a companion and “snowbird.” Therides south won’t be the same but the memories will remain. Ourthoughts are with you, Cindy. From Ray & Jack.

In memory of Dudley Kotler, from Dr. Robert & Lorelei Ennis.

In memory of Pica who was adopted from HSBC at age twoand lived to be more than 17 years old. From SharonBrown.

In memory of Bandit, from Claudette Abrams.

In memory of Bandit, from Shad & Lauren Hoffman.

In memory of Dudley. From Meta Lee.

In memory of Bubbles who will always be in your heart andmemory. From Amy & David Weinstein.

In memory of three friends’ beloved pets who passed this year:Lonnie’s Fergie; Fran’s Zoie; and Dijon’s Calvin “The Cool Cat.” FromJune Gunnison.

In memory of Bandit, faithful friend of Linda Boyd. From LoisStepanik.

In memory of our beloved Sandy – always in our hearts.From Eileen, Larry & Scott Adelman.

In memory of Bailey Hartley, from Eric Storch & Caroline Jenne.

In memory of Gracie – You were a companion to one and afriend to many. Your memory will live forever in our heartsand dreams. Miss you. From Robin, Kathy & Bob.

In memory of Tuesday – Grandma & Grandpa love and miss youvery much. From Allen & Marna Kay Harker.

In memory of Schatzi Henschel, from grandparents Jim &Lee.

In memory of Nimloth “Tucker.” From Mark & Ana McNaught.

In memory of Buddy. Thank you, Buddy, for being a special partof the Shirley family. From Charles Smith.

In memory of Cory, from JC & Jack.

In memory of Spider, loved by Shereen & Larry. FromBarbara & Bob.

With loving memories of Skye Sanchez. From Tina & Teena.

In memory of Bea, from Micki Peck.

In memory of Adam Schulman from the following family andfriends: Anita & Michael Fischler & family; Barbara & RichardBrietstein.

In memory of Adam Schulman, from Helen & SheldonSinger.

In memory of Adam Schulman with our deepest sympathy on theloss of your son. From Cecile & Marc Kaplan.

In memory of Katherine Maurer, our dear friend and very specialperson who loved animals. From the Wynn family.

In memory of Katherine Maurer, from Ellen Reintjes & DonTatzin.

In memory of Cody Hartwell – no words can express our sorrow atyour loss. You are in our prayers. From Nina & Chris Freeman.

In memory of Carlo Mutti from the following family and friends:Deborah & Leslie Hicks; Aunt Ginny; Marcus & Christina Eckert;Anne Coveno Goldenberg; Angelina Cosman.

In memory of Ruth Sember, from Theresa Milazzo.

In memory of Pauline Pepe, 91, who peacefully joined ourLord on June 18th. She loved her family, friends, cookingfor others and all God’s creatures, but especially dogs. Fromher loving sister, Pina, and nieces Candy & Diana.

In memory of Henry Ferris and his love for dogs. From Melissa &Peter Katz & family.

In memory of Ruth C. Sember, from Elliott Himelfarb &Janet Minker.

In memory of Ruby Block. She was a loving Grandma, Mother andWife. May she have eternal peace! From Jeff & Randy Kaplan.

In memory of Dr. George Perraud, from Billie Fielder.

To have your memorial expressed through our newsletter, please use the enclosed envelope to send a contribution of $25 or more. Donations of $100 and moreappear in color; for a $500 contribution a photo of your pet will be included. We will send an acknowledgment to the bereaved upon your request. Please printclearly, and indicate whether your memorial is for a person or pet. Due to space limitations, your message may be edited; multiple donations in memory of the sameperson may be grouped together. The newsletter is scheduled to mail in January, April, July and October. Memorials received by September 20 are included here.The deadline for the January issue is December 20.

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In memory of Robert Anderson. From Mainlands Section 4 Civic &Recreation Association.

In memory and honor of our dear friend Ruth HimelfarbSember. From Jack & Peg Owen.

In memory of Jeanne Marks from the following family and friends:Martha & Bill Marland; Charles Zalakar; Alice McCarty; Diane &Maurice Wei; Roger Arndall; friends at Walgreens; Leila Yocum.

In memory of Katherine Maurer. From Julie Phillips.

In memory of Ruth C. Sember with love from DonnaHimelfarb.

In memory of Beverly Benson. From Steve Smith.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild, from Sherry Fell.

In memory of Jeanne Marks. From Florida BankersAssociation.

In memory of Beverly Benson, with deepest sympathy fromTere Blanca & Blanca Commercial RE, Inc.

In memory of Adam Schulman, from Evaristo & MadeleineGomez and Maxwell Kirchhoff.

In memory of Hilde Rothchild. From Nina Britton.

In memory of Beverly Benson, from Yip Associates.

In memory of my Uncle Richard. From Polly Ann MacMillan.

In memory of Beverly Benson, from Karen Moore Tolen.

In memory of Jeanne B. Marks – Many heartfelt condolences foryour loss and prayers for comfort for your family. From the Men’sPrayer Group.

In memory of Beverly Benson. From Jamie & Jon Bourbeau.

In memory of Beverly Benson, from the Rosalsky family.

In loving memory of Jeanne Marks. From Janice Cummings.

In memory of Jo-Anne Roman. From Christine & AustinForman.

In memory of Rexford Charles Finegan. “Life is eternal, and love isimmortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing savethe limit of our sight.” – Rossiter Worthington Raymond. FromAngela Gurley.

In honor and memory of Rexford Finegan. From BeckySwenson.

In memory of Rexford Finegan. Perhaps they are not stars in the skybut rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us knowthey are happy. The brightest ones are those who are closet to yourheart. From Kimberly Dodson.

In memory of Jeanne Mary Marks, an animal lover who particularlyloved her cats. From Claire & Jim Mays.

In memory and honor of Rexford Charles Finegan. From Wes& Mercedes Holston.

In memory of Jeanne Mary Marks, from George & JoanLange.

In honor and memory of Beverly Benson who loved heranimals. From Brett Hunsaker.

In memory of Laura Davis, from Ted Davis.

In memory of Barbara (Bobby) Trelease Sears. My deepest sympathyto the family. May God walk with you as you grieve the loss of yourMother. Hold on to the beautiful memories you have of her and shewill be with you always. From Margaret Poteat.

In memory of Barbara Trealease Sears from the following family andfriends: Jan & Judy; Mike Harper; Jeffrey Sherlock; Melani Singer;Stephanie Summers.

In memory of our dear friend, Arturo Borbolla. From Robin & AdamRoss.

In memory of Jeanne Bombinski Marks, our sister tragicallylost and joyfully remembered. From Sally & Fred Page.

In memory of Shirley, from Linda Pauley.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild. So sorry to hear about the loss ofyour beloved mother. Please accept my condolences. From ElissaBrown.

In memory of Joseph Dori. From Maria Channell.

In memory of Bobby Sears, “Blizzard” Sears’ mom who passed andis watching Blizzard from Heaven. Blizzard, who stayed by Bobby’sside until she went to heaven, will continue to protect mom’s houseand brother Grad. Bobby will be sorely missed by all. She was aspecial lady. From Leilani Luke & Maedyne Molina.

In memory of Bill Kurau, from Jeff, Tina & Cali Sanford.

In memory of Marta Lucia Buitrago. From Nicole Killmer.

In loving memory of Marilyn Cheek, a very strong, nice person. FromShirley Pfitzenmaier.

The Feiertag family offers our condolences on the passing of DorothyKrantz.

In memory of Barbara-Ann T. Sears, from Marie Guerin.

In memory of Barbara Trelease Sears – sending thoughts and prayersto her family. From Angelo Gasparri.

In memory of Lillian Weisfeld, from Marcia & Lenny Brod.

In memory of Kathleen Gregg, my dear friend who was a wonderfulperson. She loved all animals and loved my two adorable Shih TzusLuckie & my little Gigi. Kathy will be missed by all. From Sandy, Gigi& Luckie Saposnick.

In memory of Barbara “Bobby” Sears. Thank you for being such akind, loving person to your family, friends and animals! You will betruly missed. Love, Diane, Anthony & Gillian Sears.

In memory of Lillian Weisfeld, from Cheryl Retchin.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild, from Leonor Linares.

In memory of Eve Carr. From Erica Carr-Betts.

In memory of Leonard Gold. From Maria Abate.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild, my grandma, who always had somuch love for all God’s four legged creatures. From Danielle, Alexis& Ian.

In memory of Dorothy Krant. Stan: I was sorry to hear about thepassing of your mother Dorothy. My thoughts and prayers are withyou and your family. From Warren, owner of “THE OFFICE.”

In memory of Arthur Nelson. From Sylvia Back.

In memory of Arthur Nelson, from Atlee Robinson.

In memory of Lillian Weisfeld. From Sandra Rosenberg & Burt Abriss.

In memory of Arthur P. Nelson, from Sturdy Savings Bank’sDirectors and Officers.

In memory of Claudia Corrigan. From Anne Bennett.

In memory of Lillian Weisfeld, from Sarah & StephenMarkowitz, Deborah & Micah Liben and Rebecca & RoniGreene.

In memory of Arthur P. Nelson. From Susan & Wayne Dilks.

In memory of Shirley Nordlinger – she was a truly beautiful personwho will live on in the hearts of all. From Denise & Larry Burk.

In memory of Maia Goldworm, from Marcy & Ken Levin.

In memory of Arthur P. Nelson, from Cape May CountyAssociation of Realtors, Inc.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild, from Ellis & Rusty.

In memory of Rexford Finegan, from the employees at UBS.

In memory of Sherman Carr, from Frank Leah & Julie Finlon.

In memory of Emily Rachel Sutker. Happy Birthday, Emily – Missingyou always, but a little extra today. From Mandy Georgi.

In memory of Katherine Maurer. From Jane Wynn.

In memory of Maia Goldworm, with sincere condolences. From DavidKatzman, Scott Schulman & Abby Thierman.

In memory of Peggyanne Gatens. From MCNA Dental.

In memory of Dan Van Zile, from Barbara Schnell.

In memory of Bill Kurau. In addition to being a loving husband,father and friend you were the best “dog daddy” to Lucky. You willbe missed. From Marguerite Kirschner.

In memory of Timothy David Swanson. “Precious in the sightof the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15. We willmiss your sweet smile here on this earth, but rejoice in God’spromise that we will see you again one day. From Tim &Vanessa Larson.

In memory of Tim Swanson, from the following family and friends:Matt Swanson & Laura Pugh; Lois Larson; Joy & Ericka Ezzell.

In memory of Maria P. Marcoux, from Kelli Fanelli.

In memory of Scott Allen – who passed on August 22, 2014– and in honor of Arlene Allen and her love of animals. FromHoward & Tina Zogott.

In memory of Iole Galiano, from Sabrina Lunde.

In memory of Jo-Anne Roman – we will always rememberher kindness and friendship. From Art & Yvonne Presley.

In memory of Lillian Stevens. We will miss you, darling Lillian. Allour love, Marni, Marcia, Steve, Paula & Peter.

In memory of Iole Galiano, from Nancy Miller.

In memory of Lynn Stokrocki. From Anne Bennett.

In loving memory of my brother Danny Hill and Aunt Rose. FromEric & Gigi Berger.

In loving memory of Janet Deutsch, from Holly Latch.

In memory of a wonderful man, Paul Swindell, who loved his wife,family, humankind and animals. Sincerely, Natalie Godin.

In memory of Iole Galiano. From Katherine Cameron.

In memory of Joseph Mitchell. From Barbara O’Connell.

In memory of Bart Peluso, a wonderful Father, Grandfatherand Friend. We will miss all the good times and laughs butwe will always have all you taught us and shared. In ourhearts forever…Love, Rick, Margaret & Lauren.

In memory of Janet Deutsch Boyd, from Elisabeth Eisenring.

In loving memory of Ricky Jesel. From Marge Neily.

In memory of Hilde Rothschild, from Marcia Stettin.

In memory of Loretta Labrie. From Sharon Wade.

In honor and remembrance of Evangeline F. Reed, a Dear Friend wholoved and wanted to help “ALL” animals! From Marlene Larsen.

In memory of Iole Galiano, from the BHN – Quality & EpidemiologyDept.

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In honor of Cleo, from Laura Toggweiler.

In honor of Chynna & Minnie, theRobertson dogs. Enjoy your new home!Love from Aunt Cheryl.

In honor of Carina Ballerina Stray Cat andMr. Muffin Man Feral. From Judith Sutter.

In honor of Amos & Boomer Thomaswho I adopted from HSBC. They wereboth precious family members who aresorely missed. From Jennifer Thomas.

In honor of Gator – Happy 15th Birthday,Gator! From Gina Stelnik.

In honor of Figment (a Shepherd mix)who was a loving friend for 13 years toDena & Nick Gronsky. She will be missedgreatly. From Lauren Cummings.

In honor of Bindi, my cat’s 10th

birthday. From Joe Cannaday.

In honor of Karly Feinberg, our “honeygirl.” You are the sweetest 13 year oldpuppy in the whole wide world and wetreasure every moment with you. Youmake every day of our lives a joy. WeLove You So Much. From Mommy & Jeff.

In honor of Nimloth “Fargo.” From Mark& Ana McNaught.

In honor of Carlo Mutti, from John Vicoli.

In honor and in celebration of thewedding of Ray and Bill. From PaulSalmon.

In honor of Carlo Mutti, from Steven &Leah DiBenedetto & Family.In honor of Laird Morrison – Love YouForever Friend. From Cindy.

In honor of Catherine Sweeney, fromSuzanne Leek.

In honor of Charlotte Jones and all of thework you do for these precious animalfriends. From the Diaz family.

In honor of Huey Vanek and his 90th

birthday. We love you, Huey. From Alan& Barbara Weiss.

In honor of Kathy Loper – HappyBirthday, Kathy. From Jane-Ellen Doro.

In honor of the Ehrlich family and sellingyour house! From Lilli Rachel Stevens.

In honor of Esperanza Vega Clement –Happy Birthday, Mama! Besitos –Charles & Jean.

In honor of Rachel Levi and her OctoberBat Mitzvah. From Grandma CarynDemsky.

In honor of Randy Shattenkirk’sbirthday. From Kala Mischel.

In honor of Dr. Linda C. Rogers – HappyBirthday! From Barry Alcock.

In honor of Lourdes Lopez – HappyBirthday! From Alicia Mustain.

In honor of Chris Forman on herbirthday, from Lise & Leland Hirsch.

In honor of Gayle Scott. Birthday Wisheswith love from Barbara & Karen.

In honor of Cheryl Ennis – Wishing you aspeedy and complete recovery. Get wellsoon. Love, Irene & Jerry Kogan.

In honor of the Carey family –Congratulations on your new home!From Lilli Rachel Stevens.

In honor of Bill & Ray to celebrate yourlove for each other and in honor of yourlife shared with rescue animals. FromLudovic & Marilyn Binner.

In honor of Steve Zuckerman – HappyBirthday, Steve! Pets love you. From LinaCastellanos.

In honor of Kaitlyn Urrela and herbirthday. From Jacqueline White.

In honor of Steve Zuckerman – Happy60th Birthday from the Dave & GeriFreedman.

In honor of Steve Zuckerman – Happy60th Birthday from Judy Hickson.

In honor of Greg McCulloch, fromMelissa McCulloch.

In honor of Dr. Eileen Osti for the careshe provided to my beloved cat April,who I miss very much. From Dale Cohen.

In honor of my late wife Barbara, fromJames Bergman.

In honor of Abigail Jacobs’s Bat Mitzvah– Congratulations! From Donna & GaryBranse.

In honor of Carol A. Lyman – Happy 50th

Birthday! Here’s to another 50 years.Wishing you happiness and good health.From Karen Lyman.

In honor of HSBC volunteers Harry &Barbara Conti who fostered and adoptedTeddi, a feline with a big heart whospent many loving years with volunteerNorma Walters before she passed. TheConti family opened their hearts andhome so Teddi could continue to receivemuch love. From Cherie Wachter.

Send an extra-special message with a donationfor the animals! Contributions of $25 or morereceive mention in Paw Prints; donations of$100 and more appear in color. Please use theenvelope provided in this newsletter. Paw Printsis scheduled to mail in January, April, July andOctober. Messages received by September 20 areincluded here. The deadline for the Januaryissue is December 20.

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H O N O R S A N D C E L E B R AT I O N SH O N O R S A N D C E L E B R AT I O N S

Hi, I'm Opie and I am soooo sweet. I'mjust one of the many lovable pets at the

HSBC waiting for a forever home!

Hi, I'm Bruno! My friends and I at theHSBC would love it if you came to visit!

A Lasting ImpressionDo you want to leave a lasting legacy for the animals? You can do justthat, and give the gift that will keep on giving -- providing food, shelterand a second chance to a great many needy animals. Those of us who love animals our whole lives often want to be able tomake a difference for as many animals as we can. The best way to carryout that wish is to support all of the animals at the Humane Society ofBroward County through a bequest. By making a bequest to the Humane Society of Broward County in yourwill, you can ensure that your love for animals will continue on…andthat we’ll be able to keep providing food, shelter, medical attention andcompassion to the tens of thousands of animals who depend on us. Youwill also be recognized as a member of our Legacy Club.

Name ________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

City, ______________________State_______ Zip____________

Phone _______________________________________________

Fax _____________________________________________

E-mail___________________________________________

If you would like more information about legacy gifts,please phone 954.266.6845 or complete the followingand mail it to:Humane Society of Broward CountyAttn: Development2070 Griffin RoadFort Lauderdale, FL 33312(fax) 954-989-3991 or call 954-266-6845

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s a private, non-profit open-admission animal shelter the HSBC relies on the generosity of people like you to help us raise

funds to carry out our numerous programs and services. With anaverage donation of $29.00 and an operating budget of $7,035,000, weraise our funding in a variety of ways. These include adoption fees, low-cost dog obedience classes, low-cost spay/neuter services, birthdayparties, summer and holiday camps, direct mail appeals, walk-indonations, pet boutique sales, corporate sponsors, fundraising eventsand from people who remember the Humane Society of BrowardCounty in their estate planning.

Often when you hear the word “estate” you think of someone or a familywith a palatial home and thousands or millions of dollars in the bank.However, your estate consists of your home (regardless of its size), realestate, funds in your bank or brokerage accounts, pension or retirementfunds, IRA funds, life insurance, jewelry, artwork, etc. -- just to name afew. The HSBC has been fortunate over the years to receive gifts fromhundreds of people who believe in the work we do and include theshelter in their estate plans. Their gifts have ranged from $1,000 to closeto a million dollars; some gifts have included real property and jewelry.

Making a gift can be as simple as leaving the HSBC as a beneficiary ofa life insurance policy, an IRA or an investment account, while otherswho have a will or trust may choose to remember the HSBC in theirestate plans. It is important to consider what assets you have, whatpeople or charities are important to you, and how you want them tobenefit. What type of legacy do you want to leave? Make sure to consultwith your attorney or financial planner when creating your will or trust.If you choose to include the HSBC, our legal name and address are:Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., 2070 Griffin Road, FortLauderdale, FL 33312.

One other thing to consider…the HSBC is not part of any nationalorganization with a similar name. While there is an organization in

Washington D.C., we are not affiliated withthem and they do not financially support us.

For more information please contact Kathy Tricomi at 954.266.6845 orat ktricomi@hsbroward.com. If you have already included the HumaneSociety of Broward County in your will, please let Kathy know so thatyou can become a member of our Legacy Club!

Planned GivingLeave a Legacy for the Animals

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Your planned giving helps animals like me for years to come!

Planned GivingLeave a Legacy for the Animals

The HSBC Planned Giving Committee is always looking forinterested professionals in the field -- attorneys and financialplanners -- who love animals and want to get involved. Pleasecontact Kathy Tricomi at 954.266.6845 if you’d like moreinformation on using your skills to help the animals.

Robert Grant Cindy Laganiere

ach morning as I enter the rear parking lot of the shelter, I feel proud and thankful to see the large number of

people who have shown up with animals to be sterilized, takingadvantage of our low-cost programs. There are many ways thatthe animals arrive at our facility for the procedure – sometimeswith no collar, or tied with an electrical cord for a leash, carriedin a laundry basket, or tied in the back of a pickup truck -- butwe are always happy that someone cared enough to take the timeto have their pet spayed or neutered. Unfortunately, after almost30 years I continue to be dismayed by the large quantities ofhomeless animals. As with most shelters throughout the country,the number of incoming cats continues to remain steady, and inmany areas grows yearly.

While experiencing a serious illness with one of my owncompanion animals and spending several days in my personalveterinarian’s office, I looked around and began to do the math.While the number of cats in the United States far outweighs thenumber of dogs, I was able to quickly determine thatapproximately one cat was brought in for every twenty dogs. Ifeel sure this varies slightly, with different veterinarian offices andmunicipalities, but it’s pretty safe to say that many people will nothesitate to take their dog for medical care, while hoping that the

cat at home can work through its difficulties on its own. Thereare certainly cat lovers out there who will do anything to care fortheir cats, including going without the basic necessities forthemselves, but they are a small group.

Cat colonies have grown throughout our country -- places wherecompassionate people attempt to feed, sterilize and care forsometimes hundreds of abandoned and homeless cats. The ironyis that if hundreds of abandoned/homeless dogs were living in adilapidated shopping center, hoping that someone would comeby to give them care, the human race would be appalled. Anational media frenzy by all major networks would ensue onevery television channel.

The reality is that far too often, cases of animal cruelty on cats gounreported (and unpunished) because of the belief from thegeneral public that “it’s only a cat.” Yet in the state of Florida, inevery law relating to or in any way affecting animals, the word"animal" shall be held to include “every living dumb creature,”leaving no doubt that cats are to be treated as equals with allanimals.

Unfortunately in other states, the definition varies. There areanimal control facilities throughout the country where cats areeither considered “not to be a priority” which, translated, meansthat they will not be rescued or even accepted into some shelters.These organizations do not offer the cats an opportunity foradoption to a potential caring home, or the possibility of beingfound by an owner who is searching to locate them. Therefore,they are left to fend for themselves. Needless to say, those placesdon’t have the same standard of care for the cats in thecommunity as they do for the dogs.

If you observe what you consider to be an act of cruelty on anyanimal, contact your local police department immediately.Reports of unsubstantiated neglect and/or cruelty can be reportedto us at 954.266.6840.

Now you know why there is no leash/containment law for cats…

Protecting Cats – Your Help is Needed

From Our InvestigatorSharron Carmichael

From Our InvestigatorSharron Carmichael

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Stray and feral cats can live a life of neglect -- and worse.

Paw PathThank you to everyone who has sponsored acommemorative brick on the HumaneSociety’s Paw Path! Those listed belowpurchased a brick during the months ofJune, July and August 2014.

Pay lasting tribute to a friend,pet, or family member andshow your support for theHSBC at the same time! Witha contribution of $250, yourspecial message will appear ona Paw Path brick at the shelter.For more information or toreceive an order form, pleasecall Leana at 954.266.6818.

rush, a seven-year-young, 19-pound feline, sat at the shelter for nearly two

months awaiting his forever home without anyluck. That changed when we posted his photoon our Facebook page with the flowingmessage:

Hi, I'm Crush (A282735)! I'm a 20 lb maleOrange Tabby Domestic Shorthair mix and Ihave been at the shelter for close to 50 days. Asyou can see, I'm very photogenic. Will you helpmy photo get at least 50 shares? I need a foreverhome badly!

Well he certainly got more than 50 shares; atlast count it was nearing 1,500. Needless to say,this is how Crush met his new family. When

they saw his photo on Facebook, despite living210 miles away in Orlando, a couple wrote andsaid if he was still at the HSBC on the weekendthen they’d make the drive down to get him.Crush is now a new resident of Orlando andmom Michelle writes, “Crush is settling intohis new home. He is very happy!! He lovesgiving kisses and getting belly rubs!!! He is sucha gentle giant!! We are so happy to have him asmember of our family (now the other 4cats...that's a different story...lol)… I think hisdays at the Shelter prepared him well for his 3brothers/1 sister as he is not phased by theirhisses and growls. Last night I had all 4 boyslaying/sleeping with me around the couch. Itwas a happy moment!

We love a happy Facebook ending. Please logon and become a fan of the HSBC. Even if youalready have a full house you can help make adifference by sharing our posts.www.facebook.com/browardhumane.

Happy TAILShe HSBC is fortunate to be able to help other animal shelters when we have space

available, and we often visit other facilities such asthe Broward County Animal Care and Adoption.On a recent visit the staff at Animal Care asked ifwe would help find a home for Jericho, a

handsome six year young Siamese mix. When heoriginally arrived at the BCAC he was in a cat trap, which is used to trap

feral or free-roaming cats.Although the trapped kittymade it clear that he wasvery annoyed, the staffthere soon realized that theunderweight, blue-eyedbeauty was not feral butwas in fact a super-affectionate fellow who justwanted to be petted.

Before long, Jericho camedown with an upperrespiratory infection,which is highly contagious

to other cats. Everyone was very fond ofthe affectionate feline, but he could notstay in the cat areas so staff veterinarianDr. Johnston put Jericho in his office,isolated from the other shelter cats, duringhis treatment. Once Jericho recovered hewas transferred to the HSBC for adoption.

Jericho was not at all happy in a single catkennel, and our community cat roomswere full, so we temporarily converted oneof our get-acquainted suites to a cat roomfor him. Dr. Johnston, his biggest fan,visited every day before heading off to hisday’s work at Animal Care. According toDr. Johnston, “Jericho is a unique felinewho is very smart and acts more like adog…he’ll follow you around. He does getalong with dogs and will be a greataddition for a lucky family.”

Jericho's many good qualities were finally recognized and he's now goneto live with his new family in Palm Beach.

Featuring warmand fuzzy shelter stories

Teaming Up for Jericho

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ight-pound Ruby was brought to us in August by a concerned neighbor who said the dog had been

abandoned by her owner. Little Ruby had horrible puncturewounds to her face, and some of her toes were inflamed andswollen. She was in a lot of pain so our veterinary staff immediatelygave her pain medication and started her on a treatment program.The wounds were cleaned and a drain put in so she could heal.

Ruby’s luck changed during our 4-4-40 promotion when Jasminefrom Hollywood stopped by and fell in love with her. Because ofthe injuries, Jasmine had to bring Ruby back to the shelter clinicseveral times so she could be rechecked. We’re happy to report thatRuby has made a tremendous recovery and is now being spoiledon a daily basis!

It’s only because of donations from our supporters that we’re able toprovide extra care and treatment for injured animals like Ruby. Thankyou for making this possible!

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Ruby visits with vet tech Katie Berry andDr. Koscielniak to have her wound

cleaned and the drain removed.

Jericho says goodbye to Adam, CustomerService Team Leader (right), and heads

home to Palm Beach with John.

Ruby’s a Gem

The Power of Facebook

Crush and his new family

BCAC's Dr. Johnstonvisited often with Jericho.

Pet Loss and Grief Support Sessions are held free of charge on the second andfourth Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the shelter. To register, pleasecall 954.266.6848.

Dog Obedience Classes - are offered in six-week group sessions with classeson Tue. or Wed. evenings or on Sat. mornings. The cost is $90 for dogsadopted from the shelter and $120 for all other dogs. To register or for moreinformation visit www.humanebroward.com. For private dog obediencelessons call Stephanie Rodgers at 954.266.6819.

Volunteer Orientation sessions are held on a regular basis: Call VolunteerServices at 954.266.6814 for details.

Puppy Pre-School – Classes are offered in four-week group sessions withclasses on Sat. mornings. The cost is $60 for puppies adopted from theshelter and $80 for all other puppies. To register or for more informationvisit www.humanebroward.com. For private lessons call Stephanie Rodgersat 954.266.6819.

Humane Society of Broward County: Locatedimmediately west of I-95 on the south side of GriffinRoad. Tel: 954.989.3977

Visit us on the web at www.humanebroward.com.Adoptions: Mon - Sat: 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Receiving: Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The shelter is located at

2070 Griffin RoadFort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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FOR THE FOLLOWING SHELTER SERVICES, CALL 954.989.3977 AND ASK FOR THE EXTENSION NUMBER.ADOPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESS 6

HOURS AND DIRECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6723

OWNER’S REQUEST EUTHANASIA………………… 6722

CALL THESE SERVICES DIRECTLY:ADOPTION AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. . . . . 954.266.6839

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6877

ANIMAL ADMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6873

BEHAVIOR HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6851

BEHAVIOR & TRAINING PROGRAMS . . . . . . 954.266.6819

CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6840

DOG OBEDIENCE REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . 954.266.6855

DONATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6816

EDUCATION DEPT. SCHEDULING. . . . . . . . . 954.266.6848

HURRICANE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6871

JOB HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6859

PAWS AUXILIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6827

PEACE OF MIND/LEGACY CLUB. . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6845

PET BOUTIQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6836

PETSET AUXILIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6827

PRIVATE PET CREMATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6833

SPAY/NEUTER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.463.7729

VOLUNTEER SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 954.266.6814

The HSBC pet cemetery and mausoleum are locatedat the Broward Pet Cemetery in Plantation Acres.They offer private or communal burial; cremationsand arrangements can be as simple or as elaborateas you wish. Visit www.browardpet.com or call954.476.0743 for more information.EV

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N CALENDARNovember 7: PAWS Holiday Shopping Bazaar,

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coral Ridge Country Club

November 8: Craft Fair and Flea Market 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., in the HSBC Education Center

November 22: Gone Doggy Gone movie: reception and showing, Ft. LauderdaleSee details in Scoop section

November 23: Gone Doggy Gone movie: reception and showing, Hollywood See details in Scoop section

December 4: The Fast and Furriest Ferrari-Maserti of Fort Lauderdale

January 21, 2015: Angel PAWS Luncheon & Fashion Show Coral Ridge Country Club

February 28, 2015: Walk for the Animals

We'll be on the road for Mobile Adoptions. Come see us!Festival Flea Market Mall in Pompano Beach

November 22, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

December 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.