Harbor Humane Society Paw Prints - June 2012

,14345 Bagley St.(at US Hwy. 31)West Olive, MI 49460(616) 399-2119harborhumane.org

Hours:Mon.-Fri.: Noon–6Saturday: Noon-4

Visiting and admitting end 1/2 hour before closing

Board of Directors:Gregory Dziewit,

PresidentDel Dozeman,

Vice PresidentJane Urbankski,

SecretaryTeresa Huxhold,

TreasurerNita D’ArienzoFrank FoxNick DefoeLisa Lungaro,

Executive Director

Issue 1, Vol. 55

When birthdays or holidays roll around, what kids would say, “I don’t want any presents.” Harbor knows several selfless kids who have not only said it, but who followed though and asked their friends and family for gifts to the shelter instead.

Kenny Cronin got everything he wanted for Christmas, so for his birthday in January, he asked his friends to come to his party with donations for Harbor.

“We expected to get a few small bags of kitty litter or a few cans of pet food, but the kids were incredible,” said Kenny’s mom Jen. “They brought huge bags of food and filled our entire jeep. Kenny was so excited. It was a much more memorable birthday than if he had just gotten traditional presents.”

The Russell family decided to skip the traditional gift giving as well.

“At Christmas time, my 12-year-old daughter who wants to be a vet wanted to find a local shelter and donate money rather than giving gifts,” explained her mother Lecia. “So we decided as a family to give to Harbor, St. Jude’s Research facility and to a local family battling cancer.”

Lecia’s daughter delivered the check to Harbor and was beaming ear to ear, her mother said.

“I think it made her feel good to donate because we have been pretty fortunate, and now she wants to look into volunteering at the shelter.”

Thanks to these generous kids and families, as well as to Erin Burke, Peyton Risselade and Autumn VanDoornik, who also gave up birthday presents for themselves and collected donations for the shelter instead. It is greatly appreciated!

Families skip birthdays andChristmas presents to give to HHS

Kenny Cronin poses with the donations for Harbor he received in lieu of presents for his birthday.

SPECIAL EXPANDED EDITION

The Russell family (left to right): Brianna, Lecia, Shane, Jordyn

Newsletter of Harbor Humane Society, a non-profit 501(c) (3) corporation

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Fostering Can Work Miracles on Traumatized DogsIt was love at first sight for

Judy Grams when she met Pixie, a Chihuahua mix, and Cooper, a Rat Terrier Mix. Unfortunately, it would take several months and lots of tender loving care until the two surrendered dogs would be able to return that love.

The pair was full of fleas and so scared when they entered the shelter that for almost two months no one could touch them. Harbor Humane Kennel supervisor Beth Curtis and board member Teresa Huxhold didn’t give up. They continued to interact with them, until eventually Teresa and fellow board member Nita D’Arienzo decided to foster them in their own homes.

“Some animals can come into a shelter and are fine, but others don’t adapt well to that environment,” Teresa said. “That’s why the foster program is so important. When you have what appears to be an unadoptable, cowering dog, you can get them out and put them in a home and see what the issues really are.”

Even though they still couldn’t touch the skittish twosome, Teresa and Nita socialized Pixie and Cooper with their dogs and cats, and took them on long walks to see if they were OK with other pets, children and all kinds of people. They put pictures of the pups on Petfinder, and that’s when they caught the eye of Judy and her husband Joel.

“I just happened to be looking on Harbor’s Petfinder site, and I saw these two babies who looked so scared,” Judy said. “My sister volunteers at Harbor and knew Teresa, so I knew that they were making progress, but that it would

take time to build their trust.”

Judy couldn’t get them out of her mind, so she arranged to meet Teresa and Nita and accompany them on one of their walks. “They were skittish of course, but I knew I wanted them. I went home and told my husband that I already loved them and that he would, too. We visited again, and the rest is history.”

It would be two more months of socializing in their foster home before Pixie and Cooper were prepared for their new home. Today, Judy says they are doing great.

“And it feels like they’ve been a part of our family forever. They are very special and sweet and cuddly. I love them so much, and so does Joel,” Judy adds.

Many believe that fostering a pet, getting attached to it, and then having to give it up would be difficult, but Teresa says that’s not the case if you find the right potential adopter.

“You enjoy the time you have with them,” Teresa says, “And then

you find the right person for them and it makes it all worth it. You get really excited for them. Especially with Judy and Joel.”

In the shelter, Pixie and Cooper are scared and withdrawn

Walks help with their socialization . . .

So they’re ready for their new home!

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Most aspects of unseasonably warm weather are welcomed, but here at Harbor Humane Society, we’ve had an unpleasant, early reminder about something we generally identify with a later time of year: heartworm disease. We have twelve heartworm-positive dogs currently in our care. Heartworm is a serious, life-threatening situation for these dogs, which is caused by a bite from an infected mosquito. And for the caretakers of these dogs, treatment is a lengthy, involved, and costly process.

Perhaps the most heartbreaking aspect of these dogs’ predicament is that, with proper preventative care from their owners, it could have been avoided. That’s why it’s so important for all pet owners to make sure they are giving their dogs a monthly heartworm preventative medication. If there’s any bright side to find in the shelter dogs’ situation, perhaps it is that this gives us an opportunity to share and emphasize the important message of year-round, monthly heartworm prevention.

While difficult, costly and not preferred, treatment for heartworm-positive dogs is possible and normally yields happy

endings. Here are some of our recent favorites:

SHANAMany of you are familiar with

Shana, who we first mentioned in our 2011 holiday appeal letter. Shana came to Harbor as a malnourished, cowering stray that had clearly suffered abuse at human hands. Her terrified demeanor coupled with her heartworm-positive status made her an unlikely adoption candidate. Following an online appeal, Shana found a foster home. Her adoptive mom happens to be a music teacher who regularly sees young students in the home. In addition to the medication Shana is taking to help clear up her heartworm disease, the socialization she experiences each day with the steady stream of music students has helped heal and

strengthen her spirit. Go Shana!

ROCKYRocky

made his way to Harbor one year ago, and only recently found his happy ending.

Initially arriving as a heartworm-positive stray, Rocky underwent treatment and thought he had found a home. Unfortunately, housebreaking proved difficult for Rocky and he returned to Harbor for a second stay. Athletic and

Medication is Key to Preventing Life-Threatening Heartworm in Dogs

Pixie and Cooper were lucky, but not all animals that come into Harbor are. Many who are so traumatized will not be considered adoptable, and Harbor doesn’t have enough resources to work with all of those who need help on socialization. But YOU can help give them a second chance.

According to Molly Klont, Harbor’s foster program manager, all types of foster homes are needed so that pets can be exposed to children, other pets and a range of new things. Harbor needs foster homes for:

Pets who need work on their •manners and socialization skills like Pixie and CooperPets who are recovering from •heartworm disease or another medical condition Kittens who need to be bottle-fed •and cared for at least eight weeks“Weekend enrichment” where •dogs get some time out to be socialized and trained while the shelter is closed, but are still able to be viewed by potential adopters while we are open. This gives shelter staff an idea of what the pet will be like in a home, but is a shorter-term commitment for the foster parent. Won’t you call today to find

out more? Contact [email protected] or (616)399-2119.

HHS NeedsFoster Homes

Rocky

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When we think of our connection to the special animals in our lives, we cannot help but think of the many ways they teach us, enrich our lives and, of course, touch our hearts.

There are many stories over the years that have filled our hearts and reiterated the importance of the work we do. Work that is entirely supported by friends and donors like you. Max’s journey is one such story.

Still grieving the deaths of their Great Dane and Golden Retriever, Harbor volunteers Carol and Wayne Roberts were taking their time before getting another pet. One thing they were sure of is that they were “big dog” people, and that when the time was right they would get a dog (or dogs) similar to the ones they had lost. When Harbor put out the call to volunteers for a family without dogs to foster a very ill dog brought in as a stray, Carol and Wayne heeded that call.

Max (originally named Oliver) came to Harbor in desperate shape, found near a dumpster by two young boys. Emaciated and weighing in at a mere 14 pounds – 30+ pounds underweight, eyes caked with conjunctivitis, and testing positive for Parvovirus – this was a dog clearly in need.

Through Harbor’s Hope Fund, Max began his treatment for Parvo and the process of steadily gaining weight. Because of the severity and contagiousness of Parvo, Max needed a foster home with no other dogs. Viewing it as part of their healing process and a bridge to them being ready for their own new pets, Carol and Wayne were happy to oblige. With

his piercing blue eyes and rich red coat, little Max was certainly unique – but not what they’d envisioned as their “type” of dog.

After Max overcame Parvo, Carol and Wayne took him to dog parks where his appearance and friendly demeanor always drew a great deal of attention and interest. On one such visit, it would seem that Max had found his potential new home. An interested woman approached Wayne and Carol about their intriguing companion, and after hearing his tale of perseverance expressed her interest in adopting him. They gladly referred her to Harbor to facilitate the adoption application process.

Wayne and Carol’s ride home that day was unexpectedly quiet and sullen. “There was certainly an elephant in the room,” Wayne said. It was never in their plan to keep Max, but their time with him had touched their hearts in ways they had not expected. They realized the wait for their next pet was over: it was Max.

“People say he was lucky to find us,” Wayne says, “but it’s the other way around. We have

gotten back anything that we’ve given him ten times over.”

Today, Max is an active, healthy, 50-pound dog with no resounding social or behavioral issues, despite the terrible adversity he faced prior to coming to Harbor.

Harbor Humane Society cares for nearly 5,000 animals a year, many with needs every bit as dire as those Max had upon arrival. Won’t you consider opening your

Let an Animal Enrich Your Life and Touch Your Heart

Max upon arrival to Harbor Humane–positive for Parvovirus and nearly 30 pounds underweight.

Recent shot of Max–fully rehabilitated

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The Hope Fund is a special reserve earmarked for the most severely abused, neglected and mistreated animals that enter our facility. You can offer some hope to these animals by making a contribution specifically to the Hope Fund.

Harbor Humane Society has the commitment, facilities, and supportive staff to offer solace and treatment to these needy animals. We don’t always know these animals’ circumstances, but we know what to do to help them.

What we need from the community are financial supporters to ensure that Harbor can continue to provide the highest level of care and fosters/adopters who are willing to take these animals into their homes once they’ve been rehabilitated.

To donate to the Hope Fund, mail contributions to: Harbor Humane Society, 14345 Bagley West Olive, MI 49460, and specify The Hope Fund, rather than the general fund. You can also donate to the Hope Fund online at www.harborhumane.org/hope-fund.htm. If you’re interested in caring for one of these animals in your home while they are being rehabilitated, call us at (616) 399-2119.

Giving Hope to Animals in Need

When Alissa Hoekstra had to apply for a grant as an assignment for her marketing class at Calvin College, she didn’t think her organization would actually end up being the recipient. But it was – and the organization she requested the grant for was Harbor Humane!

“Our assignment was to write down our idea, a simple plan of what we would do and by when, and also a brief financial plan and submit it to the Pepsi Refresh Project, which gives grants to individuals, businesses and non-profits that promote a new idea that has a positive impact on their community, state or the nation,” Alissa said. “I chose Harbor because I’d been going there since I was little. My grandma had gotten a cat there, and a few years back we got our second cat there.”

Once Pepsi accepted her idea, the idea was opened up to online voting. And once she learned that she had won, she had to submit more in-depth paperwork.

“I didn’t expect to win because I hadn’t been checking the voting until I got an email saying I was ranked third place for the $5,000 grant category,” Alissa said. “I was pretty much in shock because there were so many other animal shelter

related ideas and I didn’t really think mine was that good compared to the others. But I guess people love to help animals. I have always loved animals and thought that helping the humane society could help more animals than I could individually.”

This grant certainly does help Harbor Humane Society. Because of Alissa, Harbor was able to purchase a piece of anesthesia equipment for the surgical area, some computers, a refrigerator, a kennel sponsorship in Alissa’s name, and purchase several heartworm and FILV/FIV test kits. Thank you Alissa and PepsiCo!

Do you know of grants that HHS could qualify and apply for? If so, contact [email protected] or (616) 399-2119.

Pepsi Grant Allows HHS to ‘Refresh’ Computers and Equipment

heart to one of these animals, either through fostering, adoption or a financial contribution so that Harbor can continue our important work? Your contribution is tax deductible, endlessly appreciated and will make sure that we continue to help other families like Max’s open their hearts to unexpectedly special, life-enriching, furry companions.

Help protect our planet (and save on Harbor’s postage expenses by receiving Paw Prints online rather than in hard copy. Simply email us at [email protected] with your name, address, city, state, and zip code, and confirm that the email address you’d like us to email your Paw Prints to you. You can also call us at (616) 399-2119, extension 111.

Go Green!

Alissa Hoekstra

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By Wade Rouse Gary and I adopted Marge

from a city shelter because, as a happy, new couple, we wanted a family. Marge was from a litter of 14, which was unceremoniously dumped in a large box in an alley. We believed she would grow to be only 50 pounds, whereas she topped out at nearly 85, believed she was a prime candidate for potty training since she always peed on the newspaper, though she would battle a leaky bladder for life – but we picked her largely because, out of the hundreds of abandoned dogs at the shelter, she immediately responded to our voices.

Our falsetto voices, to be accurate.

Gary and I often create characters – much like Saturday Night Live cast members do – to skewer the world around us. We did so that day at the shelter, after touring the facility with a hard-edged, urban professional in a power suit, a redneck couple whose wife was so hung over she kept pulling her Busch beer bandana over her eyes to “squeeze out the damn light,” and a woman in a glitter tube top who was in the market for a dog to provide “a little protection.”

Thus, that day, we created Ne-ne (the successful, professional city woman), Connie (the hard luck, hard-partying gal who couldn’t hold a job), and Trixie (the town whore).

It was while standing in front of Marge and her brood that we unconsciously began doing our characters, each of whom was defined by an oddly high-pitched voice and caustic, snarky, biting

wit, almost as if Chelsea Handler had just ingested a helium-filled balloon.

Marge immediately took notice. And so did we.

“Mr. Tutwiler,” Gary said to Marge, as if he were Connie, “git’cher hands off the forklift and back on my behind where they belong!”

“Twenty bucks? Twenty bucks!” I screamed ala Trixie, licking cake-batter flavored gloss off my lips. “That won’t even get you a flash of my teats and a date to Taco Bell!”

“My goodness!” Gary screamed, as the tiny puppy scrambled up our chests and into our arms to kiss our faces, while the others hid. “She loves it! She speaks our language!”

It was a sign, because very few in either of our lives had, really.

My older brother, Todd, died when I was 13, and though he was the exact opposite of me – a true country boy who loved to fish and hunt and work on motorcycles – we had a special relationship, and often communicated via a secret language.

“If you ever get into trouble and I’m nearby,” Todd would tell me, “yell ‘Suzuki!’ (his favorite motorcycle), and I’ll be right there.”

And I did. Many times. And he was always there to protect me.

Gary lost every man he loved,

in quick succession, all of whom used their words as weapons, as lances to wound, as sponges to deplete Gary’s torrent of love and care and optimism until he was no longer needed, and he was left abandoned, empty, alone, unable to speak.

And – though Marge was just a puppy – it seemed nearly miraculous to stumble upon such a sign.

Marge eventually – as dogs do – leapfrogged us in years. She is now 13.

She has seen us through our early 30s into our mid 40s. She has developed grey hair alongside us. She gets stiff after exercising. And, for nearly a decade and a half, this 80-pound mutt has laid – day in and day out – on my feet, as I wrote and tried to make sense of the world via words, my own language.

After four books, Marge is still the first person to hear what I write – yes, I read to her in falsetto – and she listens more intensely than any other reader or fan I’ve ever known.

Marge has helped shepherd

Dum-Diddle-Dum-Dum

Gary and Wade with a young Marge

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me and Gary through a sea change of triumphs and traumas: A move to the woods of Michigan, a career as a fulltime writer, along with the loss of my mother to cancer, and Gary’s grandmother. But I feel more capable of handling life now, thanks to her.

Still, whenever I begin to become a turtle again, Marge coaxes me to get up and walk with her and talk to her. She forces me to take pause and look up at the sky with her, to chase seagulls on the beach with her, to swim in icy Lake Michigan with her – our dueling, dog paddling shadows on the sandy surface below giving me hope that everyone can find that special someone with whom to swim through life. She, like Gary, has re-taught me that it is OK to love, no matter the risk, that this is a world of strays, of mutts and men,

all of whom have to overcome great odds to find that perfect someone who loves us unconditionally, who embraces our quirks and neuroses, that special someone who, quite simply, speaks our language.

(This is an exclusive excerpt from

Wade Rouse’s essay, ‘Dum-Diddle-Dum-Dum,’ which details the special language he shared with his rescue dog, Marge, from his newest book, I’M NOT THE BIGGEST BITCH IN THIS RELATIONSHIP: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man’s Best Friend from America’s Favorite Humorists, edited by Wade Rouse by arrangement with New American Library,

a division of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. Copyright Wade Rouse, 2011, and featuring a foreword ‘written’ by Chelsea Handler’s dog, Chunk, and essays by nine New York Times bestsellers and one Tony winner. The anthology celebrates rescue dogs and covers the whole spectrum of emotions that come with dog ownership. Wade is donating 50 percent of the royalties to the Humane Society of the United States.)

Editor’s note: Marge passed away last year on April 11, 2011 at almost 14 years of age. Harbor extends its deepest sympathies to Wade and Gary as they observe the one-year anniversary of her death.)

Marge, later in life

Harbor Humane Society has adoptable pets available not only at the shelter, but also in several pet stores throughout the month. Thank you to the ChowHound, Petco and Tractor Supply locations who work with us to get more visibility for our pets and free up space for more animals in our

shelter. All Adopt-a-Thons run from 12pm to 2pm, with the following schedule:

ChowHound, Holland -- •First Saturday of the monthPetco, Holland – Second •Saturday of the monthChowHound, Gd. Haven– •Third Saturday of the

monthPetco, Grand Rapids Alpine •Ave. location – Fourth Saturday of the monthTractor Supply, Holland •or Hudsonville – Fourth Saturday of the month (see our website for schedule)

Looking to Adopt a Pet? Try the Shelter or the Pet Stores

www.harborhumane.org

Your help

COUNTS.

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energetic, a primarily confined shelter life proved tough for Rocky. He remained here for many months until he was “discovered” by a local trainer of Frisbee dogs who noted his agility and amazing jumps. We’re happy to report that today Rocky is both heartworm free and training to be a championship Frisbee dog!

HANKJust like Rocky and Shana once

were, Hank is a heartworm-positive dog here at Harbor who deserves a second chance. He–and we–can’t do it without you. Won’t you take a moment to return the enclosed

envelope with a tax-deductible gift to help Hank and any other heartworm-positive dogs we will have to treat now and in the future?

Don’t forget preventative care your own dog. Purchasing the monthly preventative medication is a small price to pay to steer clear of this potentially fatal disease. As the saying goes: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

HEARTWORM continued from page 3

Along with being part of the ‘front desk staff,’ Hank is one of the dozen heartworm-positive dogs currently at

Harbor Humane.

People are running to help Harbor Humane Society – literally

RUNFOS is a non-profit organization where runners come together to raise money for various groups in need. Each year their board of directors chooses individuals or organizations to benefit, and this year Harbor Humane Society is one of three benefactors.

Runners sign up for races and ask their family members and friends to sponsor them with donations. Runners may then contribute all of their donations to Harbor or split it between Harbor and the other benefactors.

“When choosing Harbor, we looked at how big of an impact we could make, whether runners would see results and whether those results would be measurable,” said RUNFOS director Derek L’Huillier. “We

also want the donations to stay local at this point. Our board brainstormed 30 organizations and felt Harbor deserved our vote this year.”

How can you help? If you’re a runner, there are three more races this year that you can enter: Tulip Time, the Lakeshore Miracle Run and Pace for Poverty. RUNFOS is also working to coordinate additional, partnership races this year.

Not a runner? Sponsor

someone who is. There are many ways to help. Find our more by visiting RUNFOS.com.

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Shelby’s Place is a thrift store operated by Harbor Humane Society. 100% of Shelby’s proceeds go to Harbor Humane. Come see our adoptable shelter animals at the store!

12360 Felch, Holland, MI 49423, (616) 392-6050 Located between Hobby Lobby and Kohl’s

Shelby’s 7-year Anniversary Celebration - May 11& 12Enjoy popcorn and yummy treats!! Plus Great Sales!! Super Summer Sale - Week of June 11All Summer Clothing 50% off !

Christmas in July at Shelby’sJuly 28 & 29Enjoy Delicious Treats& Delightful Sales!PLUSWith Donation of Needed Items, Receive an Extra 10% Off Your Entire Purchase!! Back to School Sale - Week of August 27Take 50% off All Children’s Clothing and Shoes!

Shelby’s Place Spring and Summer Events

2012 HHS Events

Lakeshore Pet SittersJust Dogs in Grand

Haven and Saugatuck

Grand Valley State University

Chuck E. CheeseHolland Seven

TheaterStar Theater HollandSandcastle ToysRed RobinMust Love Dogs -

Grand HavenChow Hound of

Holland and Grand Haven

Petco of Holland and Grand Rapids

The Lost City Laser tag

Brie BerggoetzSanford-Brown collegeWGHNWayne and Carol

RobertsVan Den Bosch FeedsPark TheatreWHTC92.7 the VANWOOD-TVGrow It Again

HydroponicsMetalFlow

CK Lawn CareBig Blue Water

ComputersMichigan Commerce

BankService MasterGrumpy Pups Pet

Photography Pro Temp Heating and

CoolingHolland Lock and SafeTractor Supply

Hudsonville and Holland

Service Pro

MAY 23 4pm–8pm‘Gab for Good’ at Monelli’s in Wyoming (benefitting HHS)

JUNE 24 Paws for a Cause FundraiserSaugatuck Yacht Club4pawsforacause.org

JUNE 10Pet-a-palooza

JUNE 12Spring Lake Heritage Festival Dog Walk

JULY 12Douglas Dunes ‘Turnabout’ Show (benefitting HHS)dunesresort.com

SEPTEMBER 8Putts for Paws Golf BenefitGrand Haven Country Club

SEPTEMBER 16Harbor Humane Tea DanceDouglas Dunes

OCTOBER 13Tails on Trails Dog Walk and Rescue RaffleLocation TBA

NOVEMBER 10Bowling BenefitCentury Lanes, Holland

DECEMBER 8Fur Ball BenefitLocation TBA

...and more! Watch our web page and ‘like’ us on Facebook for full details.

T h a n k Y O U !

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Harbor Humane Society has recently implemented a program similar to online dating called Meet Your Match, designed to match potential adopters with the perfect pet, based on their personalities and lifestyles.

Originally developed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Meet Your Match is designed to increase adoptions, improve interactions with clients and decrease the number of animals returned

to shelters because of poor fit. The program begins with kennel staff temperament testing the dogs in Harbor’s care, according to ASPCA standards. Who’s a goofball? Who’s a couch potato? Which dogs need active families and which will prefer to laze in the sun most of the day?

Once staff has a sense of a pet’s personality, they can better match them up with the perfect homes. For example, an exuberant young adult dog shouldn’t go home with a frail, elderly woman or neither

of them will be happy. A young twenty-something male who loves hiking and other activities could be the perfect pal for a similarly energetic canine. A smaller, older lap dog may be the perfect companion for the elderly woman.

Potential adopters who know as much as possible about a dog’s behavior up front will have more realistic expectations about how he or she will fit into their lifestyle. And the result? Everyone will live happily ever after.

Pick the Perfect Pet with ‘Meet Your Match’

Couch PotatoLike the easy life? Then I’m the perfect match for you.

WallflowerShy yet charming canine searching for patient owner with relaxed lifestyle.

Life of the PartyI think everything is fun, interesting and meant for play, especially you.

Go-GetterWant to get more exercise? Action is my middle name.

Free SpiritIntelligent, independent, confident and clever, I prefer making my own

decisions but will listen to you if you make a good case.

Busy BeeI’m a naturally playful, curious, and trusting canine.

GoofballI’m a fun-loving, happy-all-the-time, glass-is-half-full kind of dog looking for

someone who loves to laugh and play around.

Constant CompanionLooking for an emotionally secure, mutually satisfying, low

maintenance relationship?

Teacher’s PetI’ve got the whole package — smart, fuzzy, four legs, love to learn and live to please.

A dog’s score from the Canine-ality™ Assessment places the dog in one of three color-coded categories (purple, orange, or green) representing the dog’s level of persistence in pursuing something that he or she wants.

Each color category includes three Canine-ality descriptions that tell adopters how individual dogs are motivated. The evaluator chooses the Canine-ality that best fits the dog based on the animal’s score and on the evaluator’s determination of the dog’s source of motivation internal, external, or social (i.e. human attention) while conducting the assessment.

The Meet Your Match Canine-ality Manual and Training Guide provide templates that shelters use to create the purple, orange, and green cage cards with Canine-ality names and descriptions.

Meet the Canine-alities

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Name Email

Address

City State Zip Phone

I want to sponsor:

! Large Dog Kennel $500

! Small Dog/ Puppy Kennel

$250

! Cat Kennel $250

! Please re-use wording from my previous sponsorship

Name/wording on plaque (please print clearly)

Additional donation Total

Payment method ! Check ! Credit Card:

! Visa ! Mastercard ! Discover

Card number Expiration date

Signature Security code (3 digits, on back)

Automatic Renewal Option Sign up to have your annual sponsorship automatically renewed and deducted from your checking account. Simply provide your checking account number and bank routing number (found on the bottom of your checks)

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I authorize Harbor Humane to deduct the amount of my sponsorship from my checking account on an annual basis. I will give Harbor Humane 30 days notice should I wish to terminate this arrangement. Signature

Please return this form along with payment to: Harbor Humane Society • 14345 Bagley • West Olive, MI 49460

www.harborhumane.org • (616) 399-2119

2012 KENNEL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

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ip Kennel Sponsorships are seen daily by the thousands of visitors who come to Harbor Humane annually and promote community involvement and support of the shelter’s work. Additionally, Kennel Sponsorships can be great ways to advertise a business, memorialize a beloved family member, or pay tribute to a family pet past or present. Your sponsorship will help us care for the over 4,000 animals that pass through Harbor’s doors every year, and to provide the 16+ tons of food required to feed them. It will also allow us to continue our various programs of community outreach, such as low-cost spay and neutering services and food assistance programs for elderly, shut-in pet owners. Consider an annual Kennel Sponsorship today!

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By popular demand, Harbor logo wear is now available for sale! Choose from t-shirts or hoodies in black or magenta with Harbor’s distinctive logo right where it belongs: close to your heart. T-shirts are available for $10 each ($12 for extended sizes) and hoodies are $25 each. Logo wear is available for sale at Harbor Humane Society and Shelby’s Place, and at harborhumane.org.