Summer offers limitless opportunities to recreate outdoors with your pet. Does anything beat a brisk hike with Fido through alpine meadows brimming with wildflowers? Maybe you prefer cruising the back roads of Montana with Spot’s head out the window, floppy ears billowing in the breeze. But summer also creates a unique set of challenges for pet owners. Heart of the Valley offers the following tips on how to ensure your pet enjoys a safe, active summer season.

Car Rides: Responsible pet ownership means knowing when to say “no.” As much as your dog or cat might enjoy a car ride, if your errands involve leaving your pet in a parked car, it’s best to leave it at home. It can take just fifteen minutes for an animal left in a hot car to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. Even with outside temperatures in the 70s, the interior of a car parked in the shade can quickly reach 90 degrees, while a car parked in the sun can reach 160 degrees in minutes.

Hiking: It’s difficult to carry a sufficient amount of water for you and your dog on a long summer hike, so if the trail you’re planning to hike doesn’t feature a creek, lake and/or plenty of shade, leave Fido at home. Consult local hiking guidebooks to find trails that cross year-round streams and wind through a shady forest. Take rest stops at stream crossings to allow your dog to take a long drink and cool down in the water. Remember, an active dog will cover many more miles than you will during your hike.

Sun Protection: Pet owners must be cognizant of the dangers of exposure to the summer sun. With the sun high in the sky, there’s no escaping the paw-scalding heat of a hot truck bed. Griddle-hot pickup truck beds (even those with bed liners) are no place for a dog in the summer. In the yard, cats and dogs need to be able to find relief from the sun’s rays, so if you plan to leave your pet outside, make sure there is ample shade available throughout the day.

Breed-Specific Issues: Certain pets require special attention during the

summer. Short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs – including Pugs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Shih-tzus, Bulldogs, King Charles Spaniels, Lhasa Apsos and Shar Peis – are disproportionately prone to heatstroke because their anatomy doesn’t allow them to pant as efficiently as other breeds. Persian cats are also brachycephalic, so owners of Persian cats should monitor their activity level in the summer months. Dark-haired animals absorb heat more rapidly than their lighter-haired counterparts, meaning blondes may indeed have more fun during the summer.

Recognizing the unique challenges that sun and heat pose for your pet is essential. Let’s make sure that the only hot dogs in the Gallatin Valley are those on the grill.

PAW PRINTSSummer 2010

Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 1549 East Cameron Bridge Road • P.O. Box 11390 Bozeman, MT 59719 • (406) 388-9399 www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org

Open Monday through Sunday, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

Inside This Issue Letter from the ED ............................2 Happy Tales..........................................3 Wave of the Paw..................................3 Read My Eyes.......................................4 Weight and Your Pet............................5 Memorials............................................6 Honors..................................................7 Coming Events.......................................8

Hot Dogs (and Cats): Summertime Tipsby Terry Cunningham

© Loneman PhotographyThe author and his running partner, Darby,

taking advantage of summer.

Heart of the ValleyAnimal Shelter

1549 East Cameron Bridge RoadP.O. Box 11390

Bozeman, MT 59719Open 11:30 am - 5:30 pmMonday through Saturday,

closed Sundays(406) 388-9399

www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org

Board of Directors

President: Nancy PalmerVice President: Debby BangsTreasurer: Merrilee Glover

Secretary: Laura Cunningham

Marcia AndersonMargot Barg

Anne Sexton BryanSusan Gallaher

Allison GarwoodJennifer KochMark Mathes

Chris O’Rourke, DVMDonna Spitzer Ostrovsky

Cory PulfreyLiz SmithLou SpainStuart Tilt

Mike ‘Buz’ WeasWendy Wilson

Staff

Executive DirectorTraci Weller

VeterinarianCrista DeJoia, DVM

Director of DevelopmentKathryn Hohmann

Assistant Operations DirectorAngela Sandoval

Volunteer/Education ManagerKari Chiocchi

Office ManagerMary Wilhelm

Development AssociateJessica Groseth

Medical CoordinatorLorri Nielsen

Feline SupervisorKelly Haniuk

Canine SupervisorBeth Harper

Canine EvaluatorBen Donoghue

Customer ServiceAmanda Davidson

Megan Flamm

Kennel TechniciansBeverly Armstrong

Diane BrowandJared Hogg

Sonya HorynaBeth JohnsonPeg Kurokawa

Blaine LorkiewiczTony MarcuzzoErica Walrath

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Dear Friends:

There’s an old saying that goes, “A house is not a home without a pet.” Anyone who has ever had a dog or a cat in their life knows how true this is. What is more comforting than a furry friend gleefully welcoming you at the door? What lights up a room more brightly than a puppy bouncing with a toy in tow or a cat rubbing your leg affectionately?

Pets fill our lives with joy, but they are more than just enthusiastic playmates and goofy entertainers; they are our cherished friends in good times and in bad. They leap to protect us, shower us with boundless affection, and listen like no one else. They warm our hearts and heal our spirits.

HOV frequently takes in animals whose path to success is a challenging one, and provides them with what they need to find the love and compassion they deserve. Once HOV takes in an animal, he or she is given the absolute best care possible and so much more than a place to wait until a new home comes along. A full-service veterinary clinic; social and physical enrichment and training; dedicated adoption counselors – all of these are at the disposal of every single animal in our care.

Yet as we take in more and more animals who have nowhere else to go, the time and money required for each of the animals in our care escalates. With the progress we have made comes ever new challenges such as the rising costs of food, medicines and vaccines.

Your ongoing support of Heart of the Valley will help us continue to realize the promise of a puppy or kitten -- a future that is brighter and a world that is safer and kinder to animals – in short, a more humane community. Thank you!

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Pet SuppliesNutro Max adult dog foodNutro Max adult cat foodNylon dog collarsNylon cat collarsFeliway plug-insKong stuff-it toysDog training treats

Cat treesCanned cat foodGift cards to pet supply stores

Cleaning SuppliesPowdered laundry detergentPaper towels

Toilet paperBleach

MiscellaneousVarious children’s craft materialsCopy paper

WISH LIST Your donations mean the world to the animals at the shelter!

A special thank you to Heart of the Valley’s amazing foster parents:Mindy Brown, Becky-Jo Flamm, Teresa Ypma, Michelle & Minna Gantt, Jan & Terry Deal, Mike & Mary Ellerd, Cori Harris, Devon Gainer, Larissa Jackiw, Micki O’Neill, and Christine, Fiona & Nora ShawThank you for taking HOV’s special needs pets into your homes, and caring for them as your own!!

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Saying “thank you” could never be sufficient expression of our gratitude. Adopting the lost lab pups, then named Raggedy Ann and Andy, has awakened the joy in our home that had fallen to sleep by the loss of our beloved “Lilly” last October. We have named our pups after the 1950’s-1960’s cartoon characters, “Beany & Cecil.” After three days of adjusting, Beany & Cecil came to life, realizing that they had a pretty good thing going on, and suddenly, they were acting like a couple of cartoon characters, so the names just fit and now, so it is. Beany & Cecil have fully adjusted to their new lives, home and family here in Three Forks. We walk with them around our property several times per day, and just this last week they were finally introduced to our main, large, pasture. They love the freedom of simply running and exploring, while we love the safety our completely fenced in property serves. I have been working with them on the leashes and they now are able to sit, stay, come and heel on command. Beany has a trick of crawling, which is a crack up, so now Kurt has taught her to crawl on command and watching her is truly cartoonish! Our wonderful pups are growing, adjusting, and loving life out here. They are very happy, very healthy, and honestly, they are the sweetest dogs we have ever known. Oh, and by the way, they remain inseparable, so we are very glad that we decided to take both of them, to keep them together. Thank you again for our darling labs, we love them very much and will always remember where we got them from!

Happy tales adoption stories!

A WAVE OF THE PAW TO...Josh and Holly Allen and Dee-O-Gee, for donating proceeds from their DBA coupons to Heart of the Valley.

The Blind Guy, for the great discount on blinds for HOV.

Phyllis Conner, for working tirelessly to feed the feral cat colony at the old shelter site, AND pick up animal banks all over town.

Dr. Loni Odenbeck of Hardaway Veterinary Clinic, for performing a life-saving surgery on a shelter dog (who has since been adopted!).

Bank of Bozeman, for allowing HOV to use their conference room for Executive Committee meetings.

Libby Mock (Bridger Feeds), Dr. Mark Albrecht (Gallatin Veterinary Hospital), Dr. Colin Bonnett (Gallatin Veterinary Hospital), Mike Ross (MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks), Kevin Frey (MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks) and Jennifer Hill (Pawsitive Performance Canine Rehabilitation) for presenting in HOV’s Educational Seminar Series.

Thrive and Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply for partnering with HOV to coordinate the “Pups and Pals” program.

Wild Joe’s Coffee for allowing HOV to promote educational programming in their window.

MacKenzie River Pizza for hosting “Pizza for Pets,” and donating a portion of sales to Heart of the Valley.

Dr. Shari Skifstad of All West Veterinary Hospital, for “pinch-hitting” when our shelter veterinarian iss away from the office.

Richard Reiley and the members of the Bozeman Lions Club for generously providing and planting 4 new trees for HOV’s Agility Park.

Abby McMillen, Sola Café and tart Boutique (tartique) for hosting and donating a portion of all proceeds from the Folk Dog art shows to Heart of the Valley.

Stifel Nicolaus, for the use of their conference room for Development Committee meetings.

Billy Costigan and poindexters.com, for donating the sound equipment and expertise at the Dog Ball.

Beany & Cecilby Kurt & Susie Wolf

THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

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The Dog Ball is Heart of the Valley’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it would not be possible without the dedicated group of volunteers who make up the Dog Ball committee! To Violet Adams, Holly Allen, Marcia Anderson, Debby Bangs, Meghan Fay, Erin Feniger, Allison Garwood, Courtney Collins Horn, Lindsey Kurz, Kietra Nelson, Brenda O’Connor and Sue Ritchey - THANK YOU! These women helped out every step of the way, from hand-addressing invitations, to asking for donations, to selecting the meal, to helping out at Riverside for the WHOLE DAY of the event. Ladies, it would not have been possible without you!

The Dog Ball was a resounding success, culminating when those present responded to our very special and urgent request for a new x-ray machine to replace our broken 1980s unit. The response was overwhelming and HOV was able to raise nearly $30,000 toward a new x-ray machine. The following week, a very generous benefactor who had attended the evening’s festivities came forward with the remaining $20,700 - we couldn’t be more thrilled!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:The Dog Ball Committee

happiness with what they have done. Your dog’s eyes can tell you a lot about how they are feeling so be observant and be aware of what your eyes might be telling your dog. You will find that the bond shared between you and your dog strengthens when you listen to your dog’s talk.

Read My Eyesby Ben Donoghue, HOV Canine Behaviorist

Through eye contact, we can decipher very quickly whether someone is a friend or foe, we can use it to coax or intimidate, and our eyes can show affection, fear, excitement, calmness, and aggression; they are a window to our inward emotions. If you pay attention, it is usually the first thing a dog looks at when greeting a human being or another dog. The kind of eye contact that is given back to the dog often leads to the behavior the dog then exhibits. I find most humans understand instinctually the good from the bad eye contact a dog gives them, but few understand how to use their own eyes to curb or encourage desired behaviors in a dog.

With inter-species relationships such as with you and your dog, eye contact becomes important in establishing and strengthening the bond shared between you. Below are some things that I have found to be consistent with all dogs, in regards to reading their eyes and what you should do.1) Hard eye: Eyes wide open, whites of eye can sometimes be seen, tension and tight skin around eyes, and staring with little or no head movement. The two common times that you will see a hard eye are when the dog is environmentally stressed, or is in predatory/work mode. When directed at you it is best to return the eye contact with a soft eye, and it is best to redirect your dog to a toy or treat when it is targeted on something else.2) Soft eye: Lots of blinking, relaxed face, not staring, looking away. This is a sign of relative comfort with the dog’s environment and should be praised softly and rewarded. I have also seen dogs use this to deter aggression toward them, such as a raised voice or a charging dog.3) Visual Marker: Puppies are cute so we look at them softly and lovingly, which in turn encourages the pup to approach and we then shower it with attention. As you continue to train your dog, eye contact becomes a powerful way to communicate

An example of “hard eye”

An example of “soft eye”

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Staff’s Pick Pup:

“Grover” Grover has some years behind him, but he still has some spunk left! Show Grover a leash and he’ll spark right up. He needs a little work on his leash manners. Grover is very food motivated, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to train him. He would love a quiet home where he could sleep away the day on a cozy bed by the fire.

Kitty Pick of the Litter:

“BJ”BJ has been at the shelter since May 26, 2009, but don’t let that scare you off! He is very low energy, more of an observer than a participant, so he would make a nice companion for an older person. BJ seems to get along with all cats. He is a real low key, mellow guy that enjoys spending time walking around on a leash and lap time.

Weight and Your PetCrista DeJoia, DVM

Obesity is one of the leading causes of sickness in the United States, not just for humans but for our pets as well. The health risks for obese pets are much the same as for humans: diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, respiratory disorders, heart disease and many forms of cancer. So how do you know if your pet is overweight? Here are some simple guidelines. If your pet is a healthy weight you should easily be able to feel his ribs, he should not have a sagging stomach and you should see a waist when viewed from above. Your pet is overweight if it is difficult to feel the ribs under fat or he has a sagging stomach. He may also have a broad, flat back and no waist when seen from above. Your veterinarian can examine your pet and rule out any medical problems that may be contributing to obesity. He or she will determine an ideal body weight and calculate daily calorie requirements necessary for the pet to lose weight. This may mean a reduced calorie diet, reduction in food amount, or both. Exercise is an important part of weight loss. In dogs, this means going on brisk walks that gradually increase in length as the pet loses weight. Chasing balls or sticks and swimming are also great forms of exercise. Cats require a bit more creative forms of exercise. Use feather toys, flashlights, paper bags or balls, anything that your cat finds interesting to chase. Try to engage your cat for ten minutes twice a day. There are numerous toys that move and squeak that may also be interesting to your cat. Multi pet households with an obese pet should feed the pets separately if possible. This eliminates food sharing or stealing. Food should not be left out all the time, and the food bowl can be moved on a regular basis to encourage the pet to move to get his food. Rechecks and weigh-ins are important to monitor progress. A healthy weight loss should be around one pound per month for cats and one to five pounds per month for dogs, based on their size and the amount they have to lose. Most pets will achieve their weight loss goals in six to eight months. Weight loss is tough for anyone: two- or four-legged! However, losing weight and getting in shape can add not only years to you or your pet’s life; it can also make those extra years more enjoyable. Shedding a few pounds off of your cuddly canine or feline may be easier than you think. It simply requires understanding the need for weight loss and fitness, attention to details and simple assistance from your veterinary healthcare team.

SNICKERS: HOV’s Biggest LoserSnickers the beagle came in to HOV last summer weighing 70 pounds. Staff fell in love with his sweet temperament, but were worried about his health - Snickers was almost instantly fatigued when he walked from his indoor kennel to his outdoor kennel. Needless to say, staff were THRILLED when he came back in for a visit weighing only 35 pounds - HALF of his former body weight! This just goes to show what a healthy diet and exercise can do!

giftS from tHe Heart...

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A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed loved one. A Heart of the Valley memorial not only remembers the life of a loved one, it also offers hope and opportunity to the animals at the shelter. “Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.”

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Those Who Loved Pets

In Memory of George Barclay Larilyn Miller Avalon & David Haberkorn Sara AndersonIn Memory of Robert Blake Deanna Nash, Norma Irish & Hope TalbertIn Memory of Margaret Boobar Jennifer GriffenIn Memory of Bob Bradley Dee & Ron StringerIn Memory of Tara Bowman Charline & Lou SpainIn Memory of Nancy Chesley Ethel HansonIn Memory of Betty Chronic Vicki & Ron YoungIn Memory of Shauna Cudney Ethel Hanson Robert Tootell Lynne & Tommy Miller Esther & Perry FishbaughIn Memory of Linda Davis Fraternal Order of Eagles 326 Renae SwansonIn Memory of Olga Westphal Diehl Marsha & Marshall WhiteIn Memory of Doris Fitzwater Sharon HapnerIn Memory of Mary Fogle Rosetta & Howard BarrickIn Memory of Betty Freeland Emily & Rick Luther Elisabeth & Robert Montgomery Shirley & Larry Williams Jeanne & Thomas Vogel Erma Brenner Gary and Vona Williams Arvilla Williams Alice Williams Nancy Axtell Alicia Robinson Doris Quinn Myrna WilliamsIn Memory of Josette Geer Wellness WorxIn Memory of Ray Gilley Anne TylerIn Memory of Joann Gogal Jeanne & Robert Yeley Elaine & Reed Howald Op/Tech USA Kate & Steven LundbergIn Memory of Frank Harrison Joan Ryshavy In Memory of Irma Heller Sharon Hapner

In Memory of Janis Hoffman Rosetta & Howard Barrick Jackie Hoffman Ethel HansonIn Memory of Bob Holloway U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Sunshine Fund Jennifer Ostrom Carleen Holloway The Franciscus FamilyIn Memory of Mark Horswill Ann & Stuart Tisdale Kathleen HorswillIn Memory of Gordon Hudson Eleanor Jo HudsonIn Memory of Dan Kaufman Joan & Gary ReysaIn Memory of Sharon Kelly Carol & Fred SanfordIn Memory of Fritz Kessler Douglas WorthingtonIn Memory of Anne Kinney’s Father Dee & Tom HallIn Memory of Millie Krenning Debbie & Gene GibsonIn Memory of Richard Lakey Mark LakeyIn Memory of Shane Glenn Lalani Carol Glenn & Sal LalaniIn Memory of Madeline Landes Mary & Bud Burkhart Nancy & Michael Mortier Karen & Gordon Williamson Brent Pusey & Madeline’s Southbrook Lassie Karen & Jack Rogers P.T. Cowles Bobbie & Keith Mainwaring JoAnne & Dennis Erickson Karen & Bill Duffey Joyce Duffey Jim Duffey Marlene & Jerry Abercrombie Marilyn & Ted Krogen Bev & Bill Townsend Evelyn & Tom HalpinIn Memory of Tom Larson Nina Sims Judy & Eric Strohmeyer Helen & Clayton Schievelbein Shirley & Charles Hamp Marlene & Donald Larson Norma Larson Margie & Pierce Mullen Arlene & Paul Wylie Karen Larson Julia & Scott Crouse Edith & Eugene RennerIn Memory of Syd Leach

Sharon HapnerIn Memory of Judy Marchwick Mildred CoxIn Memory of Alan McGuire Rosalea AbelinIn Memory of Walter Mecklenburg Janis & Dan HertelIn Memory of Otis Mull Kirsten & Troy CoreIn Memory of Michael Neuman The Thurston FamilyIn Memory of Mary Patton Gleniss Indreland Brent Pusey & Lassie Debbie & John Crowther Shirley & Don Hansen Jill & Robert Holman Deborah & Steven Campbell Kathleen Moran Thomas ChristianIn Memory of Stephen Rediske Maureen & John RugglesIn Memory of Kyle Ritchey Tom & Dee HallIn Memory of Tommy Scott Sam HoffmanIn Memory of Grace Sibley Natalie & Jeremiah HoytIn Memory of Dr. Ken Spain Judy & Jim PaffhausenIn Memory of Marc Tonn Phyllis & David JohansenIn Memory of Mary Lou Vellinga Deborah & Steve Wilken Bank of Bozeman Judy & Jim Paffhausen Jen & Kurt Gummer Cheryl Greenway Missy Mayfield Penny & Gordon Storjohann Pat & Charlie Kirk Margaret Tennent Laurie & Tom McGuane Ruth & John Habeger Esther Nelson Diane & Eugene Spranget Marjorie & Robert June Wendy HessIn Memory of Evelyn Vickrey Winnie Gowin & Family Debra Clary Louise & Richard Cole Mary & Jim Ayres Helen Collier Bethel & Joe Halladay Cynthia & Louis Binfet Linda Rowe Mable Welz Judy & Robert McCubbin

In Memory of Roger “Rodeo” Vincent West Yellowstone Sled Dog RacesIn Memory of Homer Wheeler Larilyn Miller and FamilyIn Memory of Casey White Becky WhiteIn Memory of Shirley Worthley Richard WorthleyIn Memory of Theresa Young Lois & Carl Wambolt

In Memory of Beloved Pets

In Memory of Addie Anne Marie & Jeff Reider & MollyIn Memory of Albie Anne Marie ReiderIn Memory of Alfie Joanne PieperIn Memory of Allie Bean Steve, Betsy, Sunny & Wylie Carlye Cook Melissa & Andrew MartzloffIn Memory of all of our kitties Joan & Michael OlsonIn Memory of Ava Sarah & Carl OlimbIn Memory of Bacchus Diane HilbornIn Memory of Bear Judge Holly, Jan & DineenIn Memory of Beau Jeanette PrevelIn Memory of Bobbie Hilary FieldIn Memory of Boris Marion & Steven CherryIn Memory of Breccia Betsy Robinson & Steve Gehman Laurie & Tony ThatcherIn Memory of Calhoun Erin PepusIn Memory of Casey Shirley & Dick BlackwellIn Memory of Chessie Brent Pusey & LassieIn Memory of Chewbacca Douglas WolfsonIn Memory of Creepy Maureen & John RugglesIn Memory of Dexy Dan StebbinsIn Memory of Doug Anne TylerIn Memory of Grant Traci Weller Jan & Terry Deal Dian, Jim & Chad Bottcher Tracy Paine (in memory of all IBBC

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HONORSThere are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley. Holidays, birthdays, weddings, or just everyday good deeds can be a reason to celebrate - and transferring that good feeling to direct aid for the shelter animals is the sweetest gift of all!

Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them, and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. To make a memorial or honor donation to Heart of the Valley, or if an error or omission has occured, please contact us at (406) 388-9399 or via e-mail

at deva@heartofthevalleyshelter.org. This list reflects donations received between January 23, 2010 and June 28, 2010.

dogs)In Memory of Holly Ferne, Nancy & John PalmerIn Memory of Isabelle Deb BalazIn Memory of Jack Susan & Bill WallIn Memory of Jasper Hilary, Ryan & Francie LaFoleyIn Memory of King Elizabeth, Robin & Paige GerlachIn Memory of Klondyke Elizabeth LairdIn Memory of Lillie Lee & Darrell MickenIn Memory of Loki Sandra McCueIn Memory of Lucky Jan & Terry DealIn Memory of Lucy Laura & Steven SweeneyIn Memory of Lucy Joanne PieperIn Memory of Luka Brit & Becky Miller/Blue BasketIn Memory of Maddie Sheryl & Michael WasIn Memory of Maggie Lou & Missy Sue Eleanor & Harry KinyonIn Memory of Maggie May Beatrice & Richard HorswillIn Memory of Mandy Cheryl BoylanIn Memory of the Martin Family Pets Jeannette & James MartinIn Memory of Mattie Shirley & Charles HampIn Memory of Mingus Mary Anne Hansen & Craig Hall Sheila BonnandIn Memory of Miyax Nicole YoungIn Memory of MoJo Elisabeth & Robert MontgomeryIn Memory of Mona Mary Anne Hansen & Craig HallIn Memory of Monte Peggy Storey & Scott ZenzIn Memory of Peaches Mary Anne Hansen & Craig HallIn Memory of Pixie Elizabeth LairdIn Memory of P.T., Mr. Patches

Barbara & Tim Brown Timothae HarveyIn Memory of Radar Traci Weller Charline & Lou Spain Debby & Jim Bangs Nancy Palmer Allison & Richard GarwoodIn Memory of Rio Jenni WestIn Memory of Rocky Jane & Jim Klos Jill & Jim Gibbon Lindsey & Chris Kurz Debby & Jim BangsIn Memory of Rosebud Schwab Lath & Michele McLeod Danelle, Cary, Shirley & MonetIn Memory of Rosie Cindi & Steve CochranIn Memory of Rowdy & Ruby Pam & Mike AlvordIn Memory of Rudie Chelsea HermannIn Memory of Rufus Model Gloria PlautIn Memory of Saber Joanna HarperIn Memory of Sam Ann Bergstrom Cathy & Jess StovallIn Memory of Sammy Mary Anne Hansen & Craig HallIn Memory of Sierra Mary & Larry MartinIn Memory of Smokey Charlene Owens Daniel PottsIn Memory of Smudge Cindi & Steve CochranIn Memory of Stetson Fran FarinaIn Memory of Tamfrey Robert RicciIn Memory of Teddy Elisabeth & Robert MontgomeryIn Memory of Tsavo Traci Weller Liz & Dan Smith Melissa Martzloff Debby & Jim Bangs Nancy PalmerIn Memory of Waggers Jan Bjork Charlotte & Bud Knighton

In Memory of Willow Margaret BoylanIn Memory of Wolfgang the Weimareiner Tia & Anders Persson Tani & Charles FritzIn Memory of Yoda Ferne, Nancy and John PalmerIn Memory of Zamboni Corky Bush

In Honor of Those Who Love Animals

In Honor of Christine Adams Marilyn LaurelliIn Honor of Katie Alvin Beth HoffmanIn Honor of Sara Anderson G.R. SmithIn Honor of Carol Belohlavek Linda FleischerIn Honor of Laurie Blue Bridget & Walter WoolbaughIn Honor of Sheila & Guy Bonnand Barbara & Roger SuperneauIn Honor of Cynthia Cochran Wanda & William FallinIn Honor of Marty Daiello and Gus Melissa & Fred Witter Hugh McKayIn Honor of Hannah Eaton Nelda Zilis Danielle & David WandererIn Honor of Elke, the Best Pet Sitter Polly RogersIn Honor of Charleen & Dave Engberg Jennifer EngbergIn Honor of Minna Gompertz Kathleen Brandis & Michael VlasesIn Honor of Connor Haupt Carmen & Jared Jansma Erin Heaney Todd Simonson Ann & Thomas SeitelIn Honor of Marnie Hayes Beth HoffmanIn Honor of Kathryn Hohmann Dianne & David RushenbergIn Honor of Bill Honkey’s kindness Barbara & RG McMullenIn Honor of Sharon & Bert Hopeman Amy Hopeman

In Honor of Louise Kirby Meghan KirbyIn Honor of Luuk & Milou McKenzie Elizabeth and David Wagner Tanya & Jeffrey Baker Kathryn & Chris Catlett Linda Hathorn & John Geiger Holly & Kenneth Eiden Judith Danioth-Fisher & Aldrich FisherIn Honor of the marriage of Emily Blair & Jess Metcalfe Hilary FieldIn Honor of Penny Monforton Joyce & Ken DierksIn Honor of Jeff Mortensen & Marcie Martin Sherry & Jim SchupbachIn Honor of Vikki Naki Toby BedardIn Honor of Lou Spain Dorothy BorgstromIn Honor of Pamela Stallings Anna StallingsIn Honor of Susan Swimley Tracie ColterIn Honor of June Toppel Jordan WernerIn Honor of Myrna Williams Sheila RoystonIn Honor of Elika Zillis Meg Long

In Honor of Special Pets

In Honor of Coddie Marge DogteromIn Honor of Hughie Thurston Mary Kay ThurstonIn Honor of Kobe Vanda & George GallagherIn Honor of Mohrchen Christel & Rod BoyerIn Honor of Poika Sigrid Gentile-Chambers Cole & Tiffany Feisthamel Mark Miller Cynthia & Ronald Wittenauer Janet & John Winnie Summer GriffisIn Honor of Sam Diane HilbornIn Honor of Sully Brooke Weaver

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Join Heart of the Valley in celebrating Pets, Love and Happiness on Saturday, September 11th from 11:00 - 5:00. Activities will include Dock Diving, Doxie Derby, Bozeman’s Fastest Dog, a Herding Demonstration, Therapy Dogs, the Kids’ Corral, Food, Beer, Pet Idol, and much more! Beat

the lines and register for contests online at www.heartofthevalleyshelter.org!

COMING SOON!Volunteer OrientationsLearn all about HOV and about the exciting volunteer opportunities that we offer.July 24th, August 7th, and September 4th, 10 - 11:30 am at HOV. To register, email volunteer@heartofthevalleyshelter.org

Sunday FundayJoin HOV at the Bozeman Brewing Company on Sunday, July 25th, from 4 - 8 pm. Fifty cents from each delicious beer you drink will be donated to Heart of the Valley!

Parenting Your DogDoes your dog eat off the table, jump up on strangers, and pull on its leash? Then we’ve got the course for you! Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is proud to offer “Parenting Your Canine,”a five-week course taught by HOV’s Canine Behavior Consultant, Ben Donoghue. This course will improve communication between humans and their dogs, as well as providing a foundation in obedience, and preparing participants to become AKC Canine Good Citizens.

Thursday nights - July 29th - August 26th September 9th - October 7th 5:30 - 6:30 or 7:00 - 8:00

Woofstock 2010Celebrate Pets, Love and Happiness with HOV on Saturday, September 11th, from 11am - 5 pm. Events include demonstrations, contests, a Kids’ Corral, and much more!

For more information about upcoming events, call (406) 388-9399 extension 112, or email jess@heartofthevalleyshelter.org.

Expect Delays! Just a friendly reminder that if you’re traveling out to the shelter, you’ll need to build in more time than usual. Road construction on Valley Center Road is ongoing, and traffic in both directions is sometimes halted. Please be patient with this work, which will eventually mean a better route – and don’t let this inconvenience keep you from visiting us at Heart of the Valley.

We are a proud member organization.Learn more at www.montanashares.org