Happy Tails MagazineA Publication of the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley Winter 2015 Edition
2014 By theNumbers
Happy TailsLetters of Love
WOOF!Kid’s Newsletter
Ask AbbeyTips and Resources
On the Cover:Shelter Alumnus Jedi
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MissionWe are on a mission to improve the quality of life in our community by connecting animals and people.
VisionWe envision a compassionate community where all animals are recognized for their inherent value and the human-animal bond is celebrated.
ValuesCompassion for all animals
Belief that every animal has intrinsic value and the right to be free from cruelty, neglect, and abuse
Commitment to ending pet overpopulation
Appreciation of our qualifi ed and committed staff and volunteers
Management Group
Jo-Anne Dixon DVM Executive Director/ Medical Director
Brooke BonnerDirector of Development & Communications
Brittany FarrellAnimal Shelter & Volunteer Manager
Nadia Novik LVT Animal Operations Manager
Andrea ParkerBarkin’ Basement Manager
Board of DirectorsPriscilla Pittiglio, PresidentKathy Guinn, SecretaryJinny Olsen, Treasurer
Rosemary Aquilante, Past President Joseph Begovich, Youth Board MemberRenee FaltingsBobbi HuntChris KochDeida RunswickTim Semones
Graphic Design graciouslydonated by Christine Ferguson
Animal Shelter of the Wood River ValleyA Private Non-Profi t CorporationID #82-0351171
100 Croy Creek Road P.O. Box 1496 - Hailey ID 83333 Telephone: (208) 788-4351 Fax: (208) 788-3601
Website: www.animalshelterwrv.org
Email: [email protected]
Facebook:www.facebook.com/AnimalShelterWRV
Hours of Operation:Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Sat - Sun: 10 am - 4 pm
Barkin’ Basement Thrift Store
111 S. Main Street P.O. Box 1496 - Hailey ID 83333
Telephone: (208) 788-3854
Facebook:www.facebook.com/BarkinBasement
Hours of Operation:Mon - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm
Who We Are at the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley
Connie KoonceKennel Manager
Andrea ParkerBarkin’ Basement Manager
Brittany FarrellAnimal Shelter and Volunteer Manager
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Mission Impact 4
Letter from the Executive Director 5
Happy Tails from the Community 6
Featured Adoptable Animal 9
Program Highlights 10
Big Changes at the Barkin’ 12
Woof! Kid’s Newsletter 14
Lost & Found 16
Licensing Your Dog 17
Ask Abbey Training Tips 18
Volunteer Spotlight 20
Remembering Friends 22
Summer Benefi t Sponsors 23
Our Business Friends 24
Calendar of Events 28
CONTENTS Winter 2015
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Happy Tails Magazine
Ugg, Shelter Alumnus
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489The number of
adoptions in 2014. That’s 489 new happy
tails in one year! Next year’s goal? 525 adoptions!
Help us get there - check out our current adoptable animals by visiting the Shelter’s
website.
$6,207Money raised in 2014
by kids! Read more about these amazing
young advocates on page 14.
2,575Number of wet dog
kisses doled out by our adorable adoptable
canines. Okay, so that number is a total guess, but the more kisses the
better, right?
Imagine if we could count all of the smiles
smiled thanks to animals?
Four Hundred and Fifty
The number of spay/neuter surgeries performed at no cost
for the free community spay/neuter clinics! To learn more about
how spay/neuter clinics impact the community, go to
page 10.
Shelter Statistics 2014 by the numbers
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Hi Everyone,
Seth and I just wanted to give you all an update on Lilly. We adopted her this summer and moved her to Las Vegas. She is happy and lively 14 hours a day and does not have a mean bone in her body. She has been going to day care about once a week, in a place where she gets to run freely with other dogs and play all day. She goes for walks with us in the morning and sometimes at night (2-4 miles a day). She loves the exercise and hasn’t had any issues with other dogs. She is gentle with our elderly cat and seems to be protective of him when our friend’s dogs come over to visit.
Nothing makes her more happy than her toy balls. She LOVES balls! She could play fetch all day. She has a hard time contain-ing her excitement when we get home from work, and she has been a great energy and addition to our home. Here are a few pics!
Kimberly Hertin
Shelter friends,
About 17 months ago, I was adopted from you. I am a three legged, 1/2 black lab, 1/2 griff on you got from Burley. Thought we’d send this to you today. I love snow! I’m looking forward to skiing! My family says I’m so full of life. They say, “Live Derby!”
Derby and his family
Dear Animal Shelter friends,
Yesterday I learned that my longtime shelter kitty Hunter has diabetes. It was one of three possibly diagnoses for him; the other two having no hope of cure. I can get over my fear of needles for his furry love!
Heather Horton
Hello Animal Shelter!
It seems that Tallulah has fi nally found the “just right” bed (pictures attached). Kitty Boo Boo is now back in her 2 beds plus the 3rd one she would not have anything to do with until Tallulah moved in and started testing beds. Everyone is doing well. Jani
We all love Chewie very much, and she has fi lled our lives with love, caring, trou-ble, and energy. Sometimes she seems extremely intelligent and understanding. When you cough or sneeze she comes over and sniff s you out to make sure you are okay (unless she is working on a raw-hide). We are so thankful to the shelter for giving us our hot mess.
Dick, Mari, & Taylor Todd
Happy Tails StoriesEvery day at the Animal Shelter we receive cards, emails, and letters from members of the community who want to share their special “HAPPY TAIL” with us. WE want to share a few of
these wonderful stories with you. ENJOY!
LETTERS FROM ADOPTERS
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Dear ASWRV,
Update on Clyde. He is doing wonderful. He loves everyone he meets including strangers. His confi dence helps my other dog feel safer in new situations which would terrify her if he wasn’t around. He is an absolute goofball and might suff er from ADHD. He has lost eight pounds since being adopted and currently is a feathery 80 pounds. Clyde is just another great example of a wonderful adult dog that can be found at your shelter.
Grayson
Hello again!
Here is a picture of Sandy playing in the snow. She seems to love the outdoors, snow, water, everything! We got about 14 inches of snow before Thanksgiving week and she loved running around in it. During Thanksgiving, we travelled to California and Sandy got to stay at a ‘boarding’ place near Marsing, ID (it’s a farm-type place). She got to run around with ~10 other dogs and I’m pretty sure she loved it! She has been pooped since we picked her up.
Jordanne
To all of you at the Animal Shelter,
We feel so very fortunate to have Max - a - million, or Max as we named him, as a member of our dog children family. This adorable pup could not be a more sweet and gentle soul.
Sylvia & Bob Cook
Sterling kitty LOVES the snow and playing outside! Such a wonderful cat.
Jenn Allen
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I brought Amber home! I’ve only been meaning to send you something about her for months. She is a wonderful cat, so calm and mellow and friendly, who stays by my side all the time when I am at home, day and night. (See the picture of her waiting for me while I’m showering!) Her tail is the longest and most expressive I’ve ever seen.
Really she is an awesome kitty family mem-ber and I love her so much. Thank you for all that you do!
Rachel Schneider(Amber’s human)
Hello everyone at the Animal Shelter!
I just wanted to thank you guys again for sending me home with this little guy. He is saving my life in so many ways right now, it’s unbelievable. I couldn’t have asked for a better emotional support dog. He’s always so happy & friendly. He can be so naughty sometimes, but it’s so easy to look past.
I love Gus with my whole heart, and I couldn’t be more proud to be his mommy.
Kelsey
Send Us YourHappy Tail Stories!
Please visit
www.animalshelterwrv.org/happy-tails/
Send
LETTERS FROM ADOPTERS
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My Shelter is....Where we found adventure & wagging tails.
Tel l us your Shelter story!Use #MyShelterIs @AnimalShelterWRV and post your story to
Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!E-mail stories to [email protected]
Donations can be made online atwww.animalshelterwrv.org/donate
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Seven-year-old male Lab/ Australian Cattle DogSize: Medium Weight: 42 lbs
Boo Boo and his friend Bear were given up to the Shelter when their owner moved and could not take them along. Boo Boo has spent much of his life outside, living in the yard. He’s ready to become a house dog and see what being a true companion is all about! Boo Boo will need someone dedicated to building his con-fi dence and giving him slow introductions to people and new situations. He is very friendly with dogs and
would do best with a friendly and confi dent dog in the house. He has lived with cats and been friendly with them, but we feel he should not be in a home with young children. He is an active and aff ectionate dog who
would love daily outings and to learn what it is to be a family member.
Boo Boo graduated from the Pet Pal Program on August 1, 2014, after completing the six week program working with a volunteer, learning skills that help make him highly adoptable. For more information on
Boo Boo or the Pet Pal Program, please give us a call at the Shelter!
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Success In Numbers
The Animal Shelter is always improving, increasing the number of animals we help while improving their quality of
life. From personalized enrichment programs for each pet to one on one volunteer interactions through the Pet Pals program for special needs animals, the Shelter has diverse programs to meet the varied needs of each animal and help them be as adoptable as possible. Since 2009, the average length of time each pet stays at Shelter is down 30%. Th at means pets are fi nding their happy homes three weeks faster than they were just six years ago!
However, on occasion, there are still animals that wait much longer for a new family. And the An-imal Shelter is able to care for them as long as it takes. Gene Kelly, pictured here, is still waiting… 347 days and counting.
As the fi rst shelter in Idaho to adopt “no kill” policies, we are proud to be able to shelter long-
term residents like Gene Kelly as long as they need. Programs like the free community spay/neuter clinics, the lost and found network, and foster care homes help make this possible.
Th e free community spay/neuter clinics has stabilized the valley’s stray population. Since the clinics began in 2006, the number of stray animals impounded at the Shelter has dropped by 43%. Th is drop allows us to continually have space for new animals, including those who are brought in from kill shelters around the state.
Gene Kelly, and all of our longer-term animals, bring so much joy to the Shelter. Th ey represent what rescue is all about: resilience, hope, and love. Gene Kelly just turned 11, but you couldn’t fi nd a happier dog. We all know that Gene’s home is right around the corner – but until he fi nds his perfect family, the Shelter will be here to give him food, shelter, and most importantly, love.
“Since 2009, the average length of time a pet stays
at Shelter has dropped 30%.”
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“Since the implementation of the free community spay/ neuter clinics in 2006,the number of stray animals impounded
at the Shelter has dropped by 43%.”
Gene Kelly: 347 days, and counting,for his forever home
Number of Impounds from 2006 - 2013
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ANIMAL SHELTER OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEYBARKIN’ BASEMENT THRIFT STORE
Big Changes at the Barkin’ Celebrating our 2oth Anniversary
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CCome by and see the bigchanges at the store! The staff were hard at work in
January, reorganizing the sales fl oorand putting a new presentation onour houseware goods.
A fresh coat of clean white paint onall of the display shelves was of thefi rst order. Gone is the bright red of old. Next was the fun task of fi llingthe shelves, in colorful groupings of merchandise. Our vast assortmentof dishware and glassware sparkles nicely with the new bright white background.
Our clothing department was reor-ganized with the help of new displayhardware. Little things like movingthe position of shirts and pants canmake the shopping experienceeasier for our customers.
We are well into the winter season, which means it is time to roll out
winter specials at the store. Look for MYSTERY MONDAY SALES, andDOUBLE STAMP TUESDAYS untilwe have our 2015 spring opener.
Every Thursday is SENIOR DAY atthe Barkin! 20 % off everything inffthe store for all of shoppers 65+ in age.
Make sure to pick up one of ourFREQUENT SHOPPERS PUNCH CARD on your next visit. For every$100 spent in the store, you receive a$10 credit towards your next in storepurchase (some restrictions apply).
Come check out our brand newCAT ADOPTION CENTER! Built to be more spacious and comfortablefor our cats, we’re excited to use theBarkin’ to help more animals fi nd lov-ing homes. Stop by and say hi to ourlatest resident the next time you’reshopping!
BARKIN’ BASEMENT THRIFT STORE
111 Main Street - HaileyOpen 10 - 6, Monday - Saturday
(208) 788-3854
We do free pickups!Just call us to make
an appointment.
Follow us on Facebook to
see our weekly special sale.
facebook.com/BarkinBasement
Items we CAN Accept: Washed clothing, clean shoes, pillows,
sheets, towels, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, jewelry
Sports clothing - sports equipment - camping gear, rackets, mitts...
Houseware items: glassware, fl atware, utensils, dishes, tabletop appli-ances, accessories
Handtools and small power tools
Art and picture frames
Media - books, CDs, DVD...
Games and toys
Working electronics, fl at screen TVs, stereos, DVD players, headphones, gam-ing units, speakers ...
Furniture -- indoor/outdoor - lamps, chairs, dressers, tables, shelves ...
Computers & Printers can ONLY be accepted by appointment
Items we CANNOT Accept: Sleeper Sofas, Mattresses or Box Springs
Tubed televisions
Cassette tapes, VHS tapes
Children’s car seats or cribs
Wire Hangers
Large appliances, washer/dryers, large refrigerators - construction materials - tiles, sinks, fi xtures, carpet, padding...
Fax Machines
Hazardous materials that are toxic, fl ammable or explosive - Paints, gasoline, ammunition... Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead batteries, gaso-line, antifreeze...
Any items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current safety standards
Any items that are heavily soiled or broken beyond reasonable repair
Barkin’ Donation TipsHere is a quick reference guide for our valued donors!
Barkin’ Basement Sales Associate Karlie holding Ronda kitty
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Kids Just Love AnimalsFrom pet food drives, to hot apple cider stands, to
special hand made cat beds; the animals have a lot of kids to be thankful for. As these kids have proven -
philanthropy can start at any age.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Animal Shelter, check out our volunteer page where we have
a special section dedicated just for kids!
Meet some of our super star kid volunteers:
From top left: Jessica made ceramic bowls at Boulder Mountain Clayworks and sold them for $15 a piece to
benefi t the Animal Shelter. The Griffi n kids hold a lemonade stand on the bike path - helping thirsty
athletes AND animals! Kai and his friends raise funds for Paws for Hunger. Clara, Hayden, Max, and Sarah
have held multiple lemonade stands throughout the year, and always make a point to come visit the cats. Bottom center: The Schwarmann kids, visiting from
Germany, spent most of their vacation volunteering! From top right: Dakota & Wyatt bring special holiday
gifts for the animals. Skylar holds a snack stand to raise money (including hot apple cider!). Sawyer visits the Shelter for the fi rst time and drops off
presents for the animals. Lizzy, Tracey, and Winston bring a donation to help the dogs and cats.
Jessica
Griffi n kiddos
Kai & his buddies
Clara, Hayden, Max & Sarah The Schwarmann kids
Dakota & Wyatt
Skylar
Sawyer & his mom
Lizzy, Tracey & Winston
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Kid’s Book Club
“How Cody Found His True Colors...” is both a story and an activity book based on
an Animal Shelter alumnus! Read about how Cody found his new home and helped paint
the town! When you purchase the book, the proceeds go right to helping animals
at the Shelter!
Purchase your copy of “How Cody Found His True Colors...”
at the Shelter!
We want your artwork!We love seeing your artwork of Shelter pets (or of your adopted Shelter pet!).
Right now we need your help getting our friend Gene Kelly adopted. Send in your drawings of Gene Kelly, along
with a line about why someone should adopt him!
Send your pictures to:Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley
PO Box 1496Hailey, ID 83333
or drop off your pictures to the Animal Shelter in person at 100 Croy Creek Road in Hailey!
Our next Happy Tails Magazine will featuresome of the pieces we receive from you!
ASWRVKool Kid’s Projects
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Through the Lost/Found Network, there has been an 11% increase in animals being reclaimed by their
owners since 2006. That’s 220 more critters!
Bernard
1,573licenses were issued to Blaine County resident dogs in 2013!
Every animal adopted from Shelter goes home with a
microchip, license (for dogs), and free identification tag.Pet IDs are the #1 way you can ensure your pet gets
home if ever lost!
The Animal Shelter’sLost and Found Network
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Every year in the U.S., over 10 million pets are lost.
Renew your Blaine CountyDog License,
purchase an ID tag,and help your dog
STAY FOUND.Purchase your 2015 Blaine CountyDog License and pet ID tag at the
Animal Shelter today!
You can also purchase your 2015 dog license at all of our valley Pet Clinics, the Barkin’ Basement, SV Police Department and Ketchum Police Department.
Calling All Dog Walkers & Hikin’ Buddies!
Download ResQwalkand earn money for theAnimal Shelter of the
Wood River Valley every time you go
for a walk!
It’s free.It’s simple.
And it will helpsave lives.
Helping animalsone step at a time
ResQwalk is a mobile app that enables animal lovers to support animal rescues and shelters every time they go
for a walk.
H l i i l
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ASK ABBEY We all know dog training isn’t easy. Dogs learn very diff erently than we do.
For that reason, it’s best to start with the basics. A good base of dog behavior starts with teaching your dog to sit –
a command that comes in handy in almost every situation.
Follow along with our step-by-step tutorial on teaching your dog to sit.
If you’re interested in expanding your dog behavior knowledge, consider signing up for the
Shelter’s basic dog obedience class.
You can sign up on-line! Visit www.animalshelterwrv.org
for more information.
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Abbey Hayward
TRAINING TIPS
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Step 1: Take some treats in your closed hand and stand in front of the dog.
Step 2: Move the treat hand across your dog’s head between its ears. When it looks up, click and treat. Repeat several times.
Step 3: Now lean over your dog a little so that he leans backward. As soon as his hind legs start to fold, click and treat. Repeat several times.
Step 4: Eventually, your dog will sit. Click and treat. Move away, coax your dog to you and see if he’ll sit on his own. Click and treat. Now teach him to stay seated. Let him sit, but wait a few seconds, then click and treat. Repeat several times.
• After the dog understands what is expected of him, start using the same hand that was fi lled with treats and raise your hand up and to your chest. If your dog sits, click and treat.
• If the dog can repeat this behavior, raise the same hand (now EMPTY) and if your dog sits, click and treat from your other hand. (This is how we teach a dog the hand signal that means “sit.”)
• Practice this behavior in as many new places and with as many people as you can. This will help generalize the behavior so the dog will want to sit when it meets everyone!
• To see this in action, visit our website for an instructional video: www.animalshelterwrv.org
What is Clicker Training?
“Clicker training is a method of animal training that uses a sound—a click—to tell an animal when he does some-thing right. The clicker is a tiny plastic box held in the palm of your hand, with a metal tongue that you push quickly to make the sound.” –ASPCA
We use the clicker training method at the Shelter to train all of the Shelter dogs. Not only is it a positive, fast, and effi cient means of training – the dogs love it too! Join one of the Shelter’s basic dog obedience classes and you can start learning how to use a clicker to train your dog.
Call the Shelter for class availability (208-788-4351) or go on-line and sign-up for the next available class (http://animalshelterwrv.org/obedience-class-sign-up/).
To start learning how to clicker train today, visit www.clickertraining.com for re-sources.
TEACHING SIT STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:
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Our Shelter is a happy place . . .
Because our dogs love the fun lady!Sandy Berk has been volunteering at the Shelter for 14 years,
walking dogs and volunteering at events. The dogs love her – in fact, she is known as the “fun lady”! Whenever Sandy comes
around, they know it’s their turn to go for a hike!
The Animal Shelter relies on volunteers like Sandy to help keep all of the animals happy and healthy while they await their new homes. For more information on becoming a Shelter volunteer, visit us online at www.animalshelterwrv.org/volunteer or give
us a call at 208-788-4351!
Need some inspiration? Check out Sandy’s story below!
In 2001 just BEFORE 9/11 the airline I fl ew for was off ering three month leaves. I was thinking, “What am I going to do with my time?” A former
board member suggested I volunteer at the Animal Shelter. I started walk-ing dogs, taking one dog at a time on leash down to the river and back.
That was two miles round trip and I was able to walk fi ve dogs a day. After a couple of years, I was able to take a group of dogs, off leash, up the canyon in the back of the Shelter. I could hike up and down for about fi ve hours a day and exercise at least 18 to 20 dogs a day!
It became a passion and I did this about four days a week.
I fi rst came to Sun Valley out of college from California and lived here full time until I became a fl ight attendant based in Hawaii. I am retired now but still go to Hawaii in the winters where I’ve been volunteering at the
Honolulu Zoo in the reptile department for about 22 years. I actually started walking the big monitor lizards, including the Komodo Dragons on leashes, before I started hiking the dogs! We found that walking the large monitor
lizards daily actually gave them more stamina and kept them healthier.
I love volunteering and working with all the amazing dogs that end up in the Shelter. I try never to have favorites--sometimes I can’t help it--but every dog is special and needs love and attention at this stressful time in their lives.
I guess I’m known as the “fun lady” to the dogs because when I arrive they all start jumping and barking and begging to be the next ones who get to hike!
Even after they have been hiked they keep begging for more!
Because our dogs love the fun lady!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
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My Shelter is... Where volunteering changes lives.
Tel l us your Shelter story!Use #MyShelterIs @AnimalShelterWRV and post your story to
Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!E-mail stories to [email protected]
Donations can be made online atwww.animalshelterwrv.org/donate
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MEMORIALS
Remembering Friends
If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane,I’d walk right up to Heaven,And bring you home again.
Throughout the year,we receive many heartfelt donations
in the memory of a lost loved one or treasured pet.
They come from family members,friends, and people whose liveshave been touched by animals.
We want to take this time to honorall of the people and pet memorials
we received during 2014.
Tippin AKA “Tippy”
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AbigailAlfi e
Edward “Eddie” AlfsMark “Sparky” Anderson
Tippin AquilanteJasmine Baukol
BaxterBear
BeckyBFGK (Big Fat Grey Kitty)
Jerry BoasBodhi
BuddhaBuff
Buff yButterCaddis
ChappieChuck
Claire and DeetsClancy
Norman ClarkPunzi Closner
CooperCooper & B.J.
Cornfl akeLane Coulthard
CrashDellaDuff y
George EarlingEmilyFarley
Forbes and CodyGiffi e and Spook
Griff eyEddie “Buzz” Griffi n
Megen GrimesHailey girl
HalleyHawker B Dog
HeidiHobbsHueyJackJake
JamesJasper
Java & Murphy
Bob JensenJessie Bear
JosephDr. David Karges
KeylaJoan Keyston
KinzeeKira
Kit Kat & TwinkieKitten Boy
Nolan Kreczkowski Sharon Lang
LeoLily
Lonnie “Dart” LindquistLinzee & Toby
Lucky Dog & MurphyLucy
MaddyMae
MaggieMaggie May
MagnumMaisie the Hamster
MaureenMaxie
Jack MessengerMia
Mickey & BootsMitzi
MizutakiMolly Brown
MonkeyMoose
Bonnie MoraMousieMoxa
MusetteMyakka
NapoleonNin
Obie & LaylaOliverOllie
Darcie OlsenOpieOtto
PebblesWalter Peck
PepperPerkoPicaboReconRichieRiley
Bailey RinkerRocker
PeeDee RolloRosieRuby
SagebrushSandySatori
SchnellScoutSierra
Sita, Chula & MistiSmokeSnickerSpartySpazStellaSybil
Billy SymsTabitha
TazTh e Talented Mr. Ripley
TigerToby & Linzee
TootsieTrue North
TuckerTulip
Marley VandenburgFelisa Vanoff
Elizabeth WebsterWhiskey
Dennis WillingWilly
WinstonCalvin Woodbridge
Richard WooleyBennie Woz
YogiDick York
Zeke
MEMORIALS
Page 22 photos left to right: Jerry Boas, Baily Rinker, Hailey girl, and Felissa Vanoff Page 23 photos top to bottom: Punzi Closner, PeeDee Rollo, Winston, and Lonnie “Dart” Lindquist
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SUMMER BENEFIT SPONSOR Directory
Helping support our valuable programs & services
Ruscitto/ Latham/ Blanton Architectura PA
Friend of the Shelter
Idahound Friend of the Shelter
GILMANCONTEMPORARY
Fat Cat Sponsor
BIG WOOD BREAD Top Dog Sponsor
Sentinel Fire & SecurityFriend of the Shelter
MarketronFriend of the Shelter
BALDY BISCUITCOMPANY
Proud Puppy Sponsor
SCOTTEVEST, INC. Top Dog Sponsor
Wells FargoPrivate Bank
Friend of the Shelter
Rocky MountainHardware
Friend of the Shelter
MAESTRO TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONS
Proud Puppy Sponsor
SUN VALLEY SOTHEBY’SINTERNATIONAL REALTY
Top Dog Sponsor
Wood River InsuranceFriend of the Shelter
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
ANNUAL BENEFIT
2015
“The Expedition” *by Christine Warjone
Save the Date
Trail Creek PavilionSun Valley
*This artwork will be featured on all promotional materials & then sold during
the live auction at the Dog Days event!
BENEFIT SPONSORS
THURSDAYJULY
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LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS Directory
You can support the Animal Shelter by shopping these local business partners throughout the year
Baldy Biscuit Company For every bag of biscuits that you buy, 10% is donated to the Animal Shelter.
Not to mention Gypsy, a shelter alumnus, is Baldy Biscuit’s offi cial taste tester!
Because Project: BE HAPPY candles
Because Project is a Sun Valley based company that rescues old bottles, turns them into candles and then
donates the profi ts to charities! When you purchase their BE HAPPY
candle, 10% goes to the Animal Shelter!
Lizzy’s Fresh Coff ee Love 4 Paws
Who doesn’t love a hot cup of joe? Especially when it benefi ts the animals!
With the sale of every bag of Lizzy’s coff ee, $3 is donated to the Animal Shelter.
Willow Papery Visit the Willow Papery in Ketchum
and pick up a box of special paw print notecards for the animal lover in your life!
Willow Papery donates $7 for every box of notecards sold!
BUSINESS PARTNERS
ONLINE SHOPPING PARTNERS
Fashion First AidFashion First Aid is a major
supporter of the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley -
donatIng 1% of each month’s profi ts to benefi t the
Shelter animals!
Amazon SmileWith every purchase made
through Amazon Smile, Amazon donates .05% of
your purchase to the Shelter!
BarkBoxWhen you purchase a BarkBox subscription
& use code: WOODRIVER, they’ll donate $15 to the Animal Shelter!
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Parting Shot:
Ginger, adopted September 2013,and Butters, adopted in 2007, enjoying a sunny afternoon intheir forever home.
ANIMAL SHELTER OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEYP.O. Box 1496 Hailey ID 83333-1496
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Shelter alumnus Squirrel and her pal Stella Novik - - winter morning walk