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The Paw
The Paw Print is a periodic publication of Haven Humane
Society, dedicated to a North State with no more homeless pets.
Print Winter 2019
A WordbyFrom the Clinic
Dr. Cyanna Howden
As we wrap up 2018, it feels as though the year went by in a blink of an eye. Of course,
nobody could have anticipated that the North State would be ravaged by not one but two
of the largest disasters in California history. Although it brought with it many hardships, it
also acted to bring us together as an organization and as a community.
Working together throughout the year, we were able to successfully manage an
evacuation center for over 600 animals, provide medical care and rehab for over 30 burned
cats, complete over 5,000 spays and neuters, treat over 30 shelter dogs with heartworm, and
assist with care for the Camp Fire animals. We were able to fundraise so that, with the help
of Dr Correia at VCA Asher, several animals received much needed fracture repairs. For
the first time in my 12 years at Haven, every animal that entered our doors that could be
treated and saved, was.
It is because of your amazing support and generosity that we are able to continue to grow
Bellamy received heartworm
and improve as an organization so that no animal is left behind. Thank you! treatment and was adopted in
September.
The Art of Fundraising
by Jennifer Haynes
Fundraising is one of those necessary tasks that enable great causes and scares
people silly — both at the same time. Even when needs are great, asking for money
is a daunting task. Fundraising begins with good relationships. Good relationships
are essential for success: between board members and staff, and staff and donors.
Nonprofits rely on the generosity of donors, though giving patterns have changed
over time. Today, we see donors making more targeted gifts in an effort to maximize
their impact. Program-specific giving attracts three times as many supporters as
requests for support for general operations. When we posted on GoFundMe.com the story of Jiggs who needed a fractured leg
repaired after being hit by a car, our supporters raised $2,000 in 3 days. Because we raised the money so quickly, Jiggs escaped
amputation and the leg was repaired. Social media crowd-funding provides immediate communication between those in need
and those who want to help, so we can heal our patients without delay.
You want to make a tangible difference and know exactly how you’re contributing to important, lasting change. A long-
time dream of ours, and perhaps yours, was to build a kitten nursery, staffed 24 hours a day, to save the little ones that were
abandoned. Together, we did it! We’ll be having an open house in the spring. We invite donors to see how their money is being
used through tours of our facility, and presentations at our events.
We listen to and interact with our donors, discovering their passions, and connecting through our love for animals. A
simple phone call from our staff or a board member lets you know how you made a difference and can be so rewarding to both
of us. People give to make a difference, and that’s what you’ve done. In October, we mailed a letter that featured Babette, a
black lab mix who had been hit by a car and suffered two broken back legs. We requested donations be made to our Misty Lee
Fund for Babette’s surgery cost. Our request was met with great generosity and Babette had her surgery at VCA Asher and
is now recovering in foster care.
It’s our responsibility to keep you informed about the great things your donation has allowed us to accomplish, and there
are many. The staff at Haven is very proud of their work to save animals, and your donation is behind every animal we save.
Haven Humane Society
P.O. Box 992202
From the CEO’s Desk
Redding, Ca 96099-2202
(530) 241-1653 2018 was one of the most challenging years
for Haven Humane Society, Shasta County
Haven Humane Society, founded in 1952, is
a local, non-profit, charitable animal welfare and the entire state of California. We have
organization dedicated to the relief of ani- seen devastation hit in many forms all over our
mal suffering. beautiful state and so many of our neighbors
have lost homes and loved ones. As I sit here writing this letter we are
The Society is supported by contributions
from caring individuals and is governed by a still in December and I cannot help but think that this is the first time I
volunteer Board of Directors. Current finan- can remember wanting a year to end and get it behind us.
cial reports are available to Society mem- As I reflect on 2018 I look past the losses and look at all of the positive
bers and contributors upon request.
things that have happened. Our community truly came together in so
Haven Humane Society is not affiliated with many ways this past year. I saw an outpouring of support at every shelter,
any other Humane Society or SPCA, nor nonprofit and support organization I visited during and after the Carr
does it receive funding from any national or and Camp fires. The help we received at Haven from this community
state humane associations.
was inspiring. Our team of staff, volunteers and partners were working
BOARD OF DIRECTORS long days and nights for days on end and the help we received kept us
Officers motivated and working as hard as we could to assist our community and
Connie Grinols … Chairperson
Sally von Dachenhausen … Vice-Chairperson the animals.
Tammy Parker … Treasurer Thanks to your support we completed construction, staffed and
Madeline Rippe …Secretary opened our kitten nursery. In a few months, we were able to save 173
kittens’ lives because of this nursery. We are looking forward to a full
Directors
Josh Lowery
season of saving lives with the nursery in 2019 and we will keep you
Dr. Christina Cosh posted as we get closer to our official grand opening and “kitten shower”
Dr. Kara Tenant in March or April.
Rebecca Berg Thanks to your support and all of the amazing people who helped in
Wendell Enders
so many ways we were able to help over 930 animals evacuated during
HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY the Carr fire. We also sheltered hundreds of animals in place and cared
Managers for them until their families were able to return home. We housed and
Mark Storrey cared for 623 small animals at the Shasta Gateway stores in Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
and cannot thank them enough for letting us use six empty business
Janet Tedder spaces for evacuated animals. This was something we had not planned
Executive Assistant
for and I could not have been more proud of our team and this amazing
Daniel Zanine
Controller community for making it work so well. The reunion of animals with
Dr. Cyanna Howden
their families was emotional every time and heartwarming.
Chief Medical Officer In what could be written off as a horrible year, 2018 also brought
LeAnna Niemann many positives and as always I choose to focus on that. I am humbled,
Clinic Manager honored and oh so proud to be a member of the Haven Humane Society
Lt. Catie Huff team and I have never been more proud to be a part of any team than
Animal Regulation / Receiving I was working with this one in 2018. You are an important part of our
Jim Lewis team, and I look forward to seeing what we can all do together to help
Shelter Manager
the people and animals in our community in 2019.
April Scott
Director of Development Thank you so very much for all you do for our community. Now
more than ever, I know that we have the team and community that can
make our ultimate goal of a North State with no more homeless pets a
reality.
“We adopted
Foxy Face on On behalf of the entire team we want to wish you a Happy New
April 1. She is Year, and a warm welcome to 2019!
doing well and
very much loved.”
- The Felsher Yours for the animals,
Family
Mark Storrey, CEO
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Volunteer Corner
by Kassie Badman & Madeline Rippe
HELP WANTED!! The Haven Humane Society at the adoption center; kittens
Volunteer Groomers need YOU! One of our awesome covered in poop; occasional
groomers recently moved to Arizona, and another is 82 guinea pigs; birds and other
years old and comes when she can, so we are looking animals as required. Must adore
for more help. We would love an experienced groomer, dog kisses. Must be willing to
but our other groomers have 33 years of combined remove ticks and fleas; be patient
experience and will train someone who wants to learn while holding a dog needing its nails trimmed or its coat
and commit to a regular schedule. shaved. Must not be intimidated by dogs that, at first,
want nothing to do with you.
The benefits are too many to list. Among them
are bazillions of dog kisses; getting to know the dogs
by interacting with them; getting a shy, scared dog
to react with joy to human contact; getting to know
and love and appreciate the staff at Haven (who are
amazing); and leaving after an emotional day knowing
you made a HUGE difference in the life of every animal
you handled. The animals ALWAYS give far more to us
than we give to them.
To apply for this rewarding, joyful, humbling
volunteer position, just come in to Building B on a
Thursday at 10 a.m. Ask to see the Groomers, and the
rest will become happy history.
The groomers currently gather to groom animals every HOPE TO SEE SOME VOLUNTEERS “APPLY”
Thursday from 10-5, with time off for lunch to chat and FOR THIS POSITION AND I ASSURE YOU, YOU
sit with a “lunch dog” (usually one that is shy, scared or WILL NOT BE SORRY YOU DID!
needy). Initially, groomers must be able to commit to If you are currently a volunteer at Haven and are
coming in every Thursday to learn what’s involved from interested in exploring areas where we need help, please
Meredith and Karen, and they are fantastic teachers! get in touch with our wonderful volunteer coordinator,
After training, if you wish to groom on a different day Kassie Badman, to find out more. There are many things
(Mon-Sat), then that would be swell! Having three happening at Haven needing willing, eager and qualified
groomers working together works best for lifting and volunteers. If you are not currently a volunteer, please
holding large dogs. visit HavenHumane.org and fill out an online volunteer
Volunteers must be willing to get up close and application. Remember, the animals NEED YOU! And
personal with dogs new to the shelter; dogs already right now, the Groomers need you, too!
SAVE THE DATE! 2019 EVENTS LINEUP
follow
Doggie Dash - Saturday, March 23 | Turtle Bay, Sundial Bridge us on:
5K & 10K Run/Walk – USATF Certified
Pet Fest - Saturday, May 4 | Haven Humane Society
estMUTTster Dog Show
estMUTTster Dog Show
estMUTTster Dog Show Demonstrations, Vendors, Food, & WestMUTTster Dog Show
Putt 4 Paws - Friday, July 12 | Riverview Golf & Country Club
3rd annual Golf Tournament
Bark Wine & Brew - Saturday, October 5 | Win-River Resort & Casino
12th Annual Gala Dinner & Auction
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Animal Regulation
by Lt. Catie Huff
It was a dark, cold, rainy winter morning when I was the first to arrive at Haven for work. I opened the gates
to the facility, as I do every day, and pulled in to park. As my headlights shined through the parking lot, I noticed
a black heap of something amongst a rain puddle. Not really thinking anything of it, I parked my car assuming it
was a bag that had blown into the parking lot, but was I mistaken. As I approached, I discovered the “black heap”
was a Labrador Retriever puppy clinging to life. I quickly gathered him up and brought him into the building. As I
laid him on the exam table I noticed the pads of his feet were bloody and he had broken nails. He was unresponsive,
soaking wet, and shivering. Knowing that our veterinary staff did not come on duty for another thirty minutes, my
first priority was to get this little guy warm and dry. As he began to warm up he started having seizures, his little
paws paddling the air. This explained how his pads and nails became raw from the surface of the parking lot. I was
praying he would hang on until medical help arrived.
As soon as our clinic staff arrived, I rushed the four-month old pup to the professionals, who administered
emergency aid. The puppy continued to have seizures throughout the day. The clinic staff worked tirelessly the
entire day to save him. At this point his prognosis was very guarded, but I knew he was in good hands and hoped
he would improve by morning.
As soon as I arrived to work the next morning I immediately went to
check on him. I was elated as I opened the door and saw him sitting up and
very alert in his kennel. As I visited with him, I noticed something was
“off ” with him. Later the veterinarian determined his sight was impaired
and he was possibly deaf also. The good news was the seizures had seemed to
have subsided. This little guy would just need more time to rest and recover,
so an employee took the pup into foster care in her home.
The pup, named Stevie, has been in his foster home for some time now.
Stevie has been shown unconditional love with his foster family and is
recovering rapidly. He makes improvements daily and even seems to have
gained back his vision.
We aren’t exactly sure how Stevie got to Haven Humane Society in the
middle of the night, but he came to the right place for help. He is a miracle
pup and a survivor!! Stevie is still looking for his loving forever home. Who
says money can’t buy love? For a small adoption fee you could have all the
love of a dog as wonderful as Stevie!
Volunteer Spotlight: Haven Sets Example for Programs
Robin Muehlhauser lives in Davis, but she volunteered as a counselor at Camp Love A Pet last summer because
her son was a camper 10 years ago, and Camp Love A Pet changed his life. He came out of his shell and engaged
with the world. He excelled so much, he went on to become a Camp counselor in later years. Because of her son’s
experiences with Camp Love A Pet, and because Robin is involved with many local rescues in the Davis area, she
requested to tag a long at Haven’s Camp Love A Pet so she could learn how to start a similar program in her neck
of the woods.
Robin has always fostered dogs and figures she must be a good person for the job, as all of her “packs,” which
include her own dogs, always get along splendidly. She delights in her dog packs, no matter the configuration.
Now that she’s returned to Davis, she will contact her local shelters to determine their interest in hosting a similar
camp. She will also need to contact the local agencies that deal with dogs in order to find like-minded people to staff
the camp, as well as identify the dogs with whom the campers would be paired. She is formulating ideas and ways
to get where she wants to go with this passion: “kids and dogs!”
Thank you, Robin, for taking the time to come experience Camp Love A Pet yourself and for wanting to
replicate the model in the Davis area.
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SPONSOR A PET
We hear it every day, “I wish I could take them all.” You can’t take them all; some
cannot even take one. But you can still help a shelter pet get adopted by donating
directly to its adoption fee. Reduced adoption fees help companion animals get
adopted. To sponsor a pet, send a sponsor donation to Haven Humane Society, P.O.
Box 992202, Redding, CA 96099-2202. Please include your name, address, and
phone number. We will choose a dog or cat that needs a better chance at adoption. Ryker sponsored by
Amanda Lockett
ADOPTED
158 days at Haven
279940 Caesar sponsored Oakley sponsored by Felicity sponsored by
292645 Vader sponsored by Barbis sponsored by
by Eddi Fencil Kade Meyers Kade Meyers
Anonymous Kade Meyers
AVAILABLE ADOPTED ADOPTED
AVAILABLE ADOPTED
21 days at Haven 98 days at Haven
50 days at Haven
Lucille sponsored by Sammy sponsored by
Dante sponsored by Margo sponsored by Spaz sponsored by
Kade Meyers Kade Meyers
Kade Meyers Kade Meyers Anonymous
RESCUE RESCUE
RESCUE RESCUE ADOPTED
32 days at Haven 32 days at Haven
23 days at Haven 32 days at Haven 24 days at Haven
Moya sponsored by
Tracker sponsored by Chaps sponsored by Kade Rainy sponsored by
Jasper sponsored by Kade Meyers
Kade Meyers Meyers Kade Meyers
Kade Meyers RESCUE
RESCUE RESCUE RESCUE
RESCUE 51 days at Haven
11 days at Haven 130 days at Haven 35 days at Haven
38 days at Haven
Rosie sponsored by
Boise sponsored by Minnie sponsored by Hazel Grace sponsored Topper sponsored by Verleen Rath
Kade Meyers Lesly Wion by Lesly Wion Lesly Wion RESCUE
RESCUE ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED 114 days at Haven
21 days at Haven 16 days at Haven 34 days at Haven 91 days at Haven
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Tizzy sponsored by
Verleen Rath 280957 Monty sponsored by
ADOPTED Steve & Sage Taylor Jacob sponsored by Ghost sponsored by
Parker sponsored by Wendell Enders Wendell Enders
37 days at Haven AVAILABLE Wendell Enders ADOPTED ADOPTED
ADOPTED 25 days at Haven 17 days at Haven
194 days at Haven
Mandrake sponsored
Moose sponsored by 292138 Ginger sponsored Spot sponsored by by Miranda Aduddell Ed sponsored by
Wendell Enders by Wendell Enders Richard Stamm ADOPTED Anonymous
ADOPTED AVAILABLE RESCUE 80 days at Haven ADOPTED\
205 days at Haven 139 days at Haven 7 days at Haven
297039 Babushka 298455 Trusty sponsored by 297311 Truman 297393 Amelia 293770 Juno sponsored
sponsored by Jerry Eubands sponsored by sponsored by by Kade Meyers
Miranda Aduddell AVAILABLE Jerry Eubanks Jerry Eubanks AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE AVAILABLE
131526 Kiyah sponsored
298213 Fancy sponsored 299186 Molly sponsored by 299401 Mary-Beth 299518 Biggie
by Jeannine Gillan &
by Jerry Eubanks Jerry Eubanks sponsored by sponsored by
Lois Phelps
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE Jerry Eubanks Jerry Eubanks
AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE
Your gift can save
300230 Munster sponsored
Doc Holiday sponsored by
Anonymous
a shelter animal’s life
by ADOPTED
Brandon Moore 12 days at Haven
AVAILABLE
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Special Tributes
Memorials, Anniversaries and Special Achievement Tributes in the name of a loved one(s) should be sent to Haven
Humane Society, P.O. Box 992202, Redding, CA 96099-2202. Please indicate name and address of the individual(s) to
whom you would like us to send notification of your thoughtful donation.
IN HONOR OF ANIMALS IN HONOR OF THE MEDA FAMILY IN MEMORY OF “LARRY”
EVERYWHERE Virginia Tracy Rebecca & Glen Cooper
Nancy Rice
IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN SMITH IN MEMORY OF “PETEY”
IN HONOR OF HAVEN STAFF Craig & Barbara McKend The Dersch Family
Karen Collins
Meredith & Roger Parks IN HONOR OF BONNIE STERLING IN MEMORY OF “KISKA”
Dianne Burrell Karen Collins
IN HONOR OF “ROSIE” Jim Blomster
Heidi Brown IN MEMORY OF “JESSIE”
IN HONOR OF ANDREW & NATHAN Karen Collins
IN HONOR OF “RUDY” DIAMOND
Linda Alberti Hernandez Harold & Nancy Diamond IN MEMORY OF “MR. B”
Rebecca & Glen Cooper
IN HONOR OF “MAGGIE” FOR MELANIE DAVIS’ CARR FIRE
George Eberhardt FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF “NINA”
Ron Mewis Lucille Schlapia
IN HONOR OF ALLISON CEASE
Kathleen Paylor IN MEMORY OF “SUZY” IN MEMORY OF “BART”
Mary Trevor Shannon Bushnell
IN HONOR OF HOLLY CARPENTIER
Maya Conrad IN MEMORY OF “SARAH” IN MEMORY OF “ANNIE”
Doris Ojeda Helen Shaffer
IN HONOR OF PAM CHANDLER
Sylvie McGee IN MEMORY OF “PEPI, PJ & SUMI” IN MEMORY OF “TIGER”
Genevieve Cham Marnie Gasik
IN HONOR OF THE FREDRICK FAMILY
Megan Weiss IN MEMORY OF “ASHA” IN MEMORY OF “CALLIE” &
Tara Keys “RAVEN”
IN HONOR OF JESSIE HARTMANN Barbara Robinson
Art & Heidi Stein IN MEMORY OF “ELWOOD”
Laureen Reid IN MEMORY OF “SHILOH”
IN HONOR OF VAL MOULE Marilyn Cumiford
Georgia Kiel IN MEMORY OF “GRACIE”
Ellsworth Garrity IN MEMORY OF “COOKIE”
IN HONOR OF BARBARA GREEN’S Lydia Wikeen
80TH BIRTHDAY IN MEMORY OF “ISABEL”
Paul Lashbrook Lina Hanson IN MEMORY OF “MITZE”
Don & Carol Price
IN HONOR OF NORM & JESSE NELSON IN MEMORY OF “DOLLY BELLE”
& CAPITAL CITY MINIS Susan Buchholtz IN MEMORY OF “PEANUT”
Daniel Barber Mike Lipani
IN MEMORY OF “RIKKI”
IN HONOR OF WENDY OSBORNE Tammy Crews IN MEMORY OF “OSA KITTY”
Ivan Abeshaus Jeanette Diamond
IN MEMORY OF “PHOENIX”
IN HONOR OF LAURA ROBINSON Rasha Horn IN MEMORY OF “STEELE”
Kris Mangiaracina Glen & Rebecca Cooper
IN MEMORY OF “ZEKE”
IN HONOR OF CHRIS WIKEEN Dr. Thomas & Paula Daniel IN MEMORY OF “DIZZLE”
Sharon Prosser Kathy Graves
IN MEMORY OF “BUSTER”
IN HONOR OF 1ST RESPONDERS John Eric Paschek IN MEMORY OF ALL MY
Lorraine Lewis KITTENS
IN MEMORY OF “SANDY” Candace Ratledge
IN HONOR OF DR. HOWDEN Jerry & Nancy Aasen
Jacqueline Gai, DVM IN MEMORY OF “SADIE”
IN MEMORY OF “DUKE” Mike & Sharon Matirko
IN HONOR OF DR. DOUG EVANS Jerry & Carla
Elizabeth Glaser
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Mission Statement
Haven Humane Society
supports the community by
promoting humane treatment
of animals through sheltering,
spay/neuter, adoption,
community education,
outreach, rescue and animal
regulations.
A full color edition of this newsletter
is available on our website at
http://www.havenhumane.org/community-outreach/
newsletter.
(cont’d. from page 7) IN MEMORY OF DIANE GAZZIGLI IN MEMORY OF BEN MATTOX
Linda Forward North Court Storage
IN MEMORY OF “LACEY” Linda & Earl Bydalek
Dennis & Nancy Larsen IN MEMORY OF LOUISE LEONARD Jerry & Sally Peters
JoAnn Welch Roger & Janel Longnecker
IN MEMORY OF “FOXY”
Elva Rehdorf IN MEMORY OF AL COHEN IN MEMORY OF ROLAND GRISHABER
JoAnn Welch Steve Grishaber
IN MEMORY OF “CALLIE” Eugene & Mary Ellen Biek
Madeline Rippe IN MEMORY OF MYRNA BODAMER Michael & Jane Cleary
Elizabeth Carmenita
IN MEMORY OF KIRK HOWARD IN MEMORY OF EVELYN BLACKWELL
Jennifer Howard IN MEMORY OF LEEANNA BATTEN Greg & Deborah Blackwell
Linda Batten Ron & Marcia Litterst
IN MEMORY OF DALE W ATKIN
Barbara Kauss IN MEMORY OF BARBARA FLEENOR IN MEMORY OF CAROL MINERD
Diane Rolfson Ann & Eugene Mills
IN MEMORY OF SHARON POWERS Jean Brumback
Gene Keller IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA MORELLI Faith Ivery
Sandy Ramalli
IN MEMORY OF FRANK SMITH Vivian Crowe IN MEMORY OF CINDY HUMM MEDA
Karen Dewald Virginia Tracy
IN MEMORY OF CARLOS CARTAYA
IN MEMORY OF BILL HOYER Al & Willie Smith IN MEMORY OF ERIC BLACKWELL
Brenda Hoyer June Mackey
IN MEMORY OF EARL “BUTCH”
IN MEMORY OF KAYLEY MULLINS WHEELER IN MEMORY OF MARGARET KENNEDY
Shirley Davis Roger & Meredith Parks JoAnn Welch
IN MEMORY OF AL MAYR IN MEMORY OF KATHLEEN EVANHOE IN MEMORY OF TOM LUKEN & “JAKE”
Bill & Leanne Weber Linda & Earl Bydalek Iris Luken
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