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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
Winter 2013
Giving Thanks
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s our second year of operating the shelter comes to an end, we reflect on the
many dogs and cats that touched our lives while they were in our care. Each
was an individual that was given the medical care they needed to be healthy, training to improve their social skills to fit into a new home, and attention and play time
to keep them fit, both physically and mentally. By the end of October, 63 dogs and
149 cats had found new homes, and 125 dogs and cats had been reunited with their
caretakers.
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e would like to express our gratitude to the large number of people who contributed to the success of the shelter this year:
To all the people who have adopted one of the animals from our shelter
To all the volunteers who come to the shelter every day of the year to clean,
feed, walk and socialize with the animals,
To all of you who have graciously donated to the shelter: Without your financial support we would not be able to continue to provide a place of refuge for
our community’s animals in need.
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n the coming year, we face new hurdles: A significant financial challenge will be
replacing the heating system and the hot water tank at the shelter which are approaching the end of their useful life. And although we have a dedicated core of
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volunteers working at the shelter, we need others who are interested in taking a
leading role in outreach activities for our school programs, in fundraising activities
and in filling positions on our board of directors.
We wish you a happy holiday season. With your support,
we look forward to continued success in the coming year.
Thank you!
~ from all of us at The Humane Society of Jefferson County
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Winter 2013
Leaving a Legacy of Love
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hrough the Legacy Circle, we recognize thoughtful persons who have
included the Humane Society of Jefferson
County, WA in their wills or estate plans,
thereby ensuring the future of our organization ... and thousands of animals in
need …
By naming HSJC as a beneficiary in a
will or living trust
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By making a gift of cash or appreciated securities to establish a charitable
gift annuity
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By creating a charitable remainder
trust
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By naming HSJC the beneficiary of a
life insurance policy or retirement account
o include HSJC in your will or estate
plan, or for more information, please
contact Paul Becker at (360) 437-9085.
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he Humane Society of Jefferson
County (HSJC) is a non-profit
corporation dedicated to protecting and
promoting the well-being of animals
while treating them with dignity and
respect. Our mission is to foster positive
relationships between animals and people
and increase the public’s education and
awareness of the humane treatment of all
animals. We provide a safe haven to shelter and care for lost, abandoned, abused
or unwanted animals, and we promote the
adoption of abandoned and surrendered
animals. We are also committed to reducing the number of unwanted animals
through the promotion of spaying or neutering, and to providing information and
referral services to the public.
Board Members
Paul Becker, President
Stephen Gillard, Secretary/Treasurer
Kenneth Shelton, Donna Regester,
Elizabeth Hewitt
Shelter Attendants
Jenny and Jillian
Scheduling Coordinator
Marsha Wiener
Photography
Jenny, Deja Webster, Ellen Heinemann
Newsletter
Nancy Giebink
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Lost … and Found
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iger and Lily were born with Chlamydia, a bacterial
infection that causes watery discharge from the
eyes. We were able to treat it with eye drops from the vet,
and soon the two black kittens were adopted. Sadly, six
months later they were returned to the shelter when their
adopter’s living situation changed. For several months
they were passed over by potential adopters because their
eyes still sometimes watered and because they were black
(black cats and dogs adopt slower from shelters). Early this
fall they finally found their Forever Home, where Tiger is
now Shadow, and Lily, Raven, and where a cat-flap door
allows them to come and go freely between the house and a
custom-built outdoor playpen complete with catwalks and a
spiral staircase.
came to us as an owner-surrender on July 30th. A
J ake
consummate hound— barking and boisterous, ready to
follow a scent anywhere—at one year old, he had received
no training whatsoever. We worked with him on basic
obedience and on his barking, and in the weeks that followed, he gathered many admirers, but no one who was
ready to take on the challenge of a young hound. On Halloween day, a couple came to the shelter to make a donation on the one-year anniversary of their dog’s death. Not looking for another dog, they laid eyes on
Jake. It was mutual love at first sight! Jake can now roam and explore to his
heart’s content within the safe perimeter of a fenced yard.
Winter 2013
Holiday Giving Ideas
Shopping
If you shop at Amazon.com, you can now support the HSJC at the same time!
Through it’s new program AmazonSmile. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to
the charitable organization of your choice. There is no extra charge to you! Choose the Humane Society of
Jefferson County WA by following this link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-3626034.
At the top of your screen, it will say “Supporting: Humane Society of Jefferson County,
WA” ….. And you will be!
Our “Wish List” is also on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/HF5B0BKSXUCH/
ref=cm_sw_em_r_ws_1uqfsb130TQBT_w. Here you can purchase much-needed supplies for our shelter
residents to be delivered to us directly.
If you would like gifts with the HSJC logo, go to http://www.cafepress.com/hsjcwa. We earn a commission on the items you buy there, all of which have the HSJC logo.
You can access all of these sites on our website at http://jeffersoncountyhumanesociety.org/
Sponsoring
Our adoptable dogs and cats can now be
“sponsored” on
Go to http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/WA262.html.
Click on the animal’s profile and you’ll see a big green
“Sponsor Me” button. A pop-up takes you to a screen
that allows you to donate between $25 and $500. It’s
that simple!
Homemade Treats
Kitty Fish Biscuits
7 ounces sardines in oil
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup wheat germ
Mash the sardines, along with
the oil, and mix in the remaining
ingredients.
Roll the fish dough into small
balls and place them on a cookie
sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Flatten the fish balls with a
fork, and bake them at 350 degrees
until they begin to brown.
Cool and store in an airtight
container.
Makes 2 dozen yummy cat treats.
Peanut Butter and
Pumpkin Dog Treats
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whisk together the flour, eggs,
pumpkin, peanut butter, salt and
cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as
needed to help make the dough
workable, but the dough should be
dry and stiff.
Roll the dough into a 1/2-inchthick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Bake at 350 degrees until hard,
about 40 minutes.
Makes 25 irresistible dog treats.
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HUMANE SOCIETY OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA
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P.O. Box 845
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
JEFFERSON COUNTY ANIMAL
SHELTER
Open Tuesday - Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
112 Critter Lane, Port Townsend, WA
Just off Jacob Miller Road, 3/4 mile north of Hwy 20,
next to the fire station and Jefferson County Waste
Disposal & Recycling
Shelter Phone: 360-385-3292
Call the shelter for information regarding
adoption, owner or stray surrender, report a
lost pet, euthanasia and cremation services.
Always leave a message. Dog licensing is
mandatory in Jefferson County. Stop in to
license your dog.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 845, Port Hadlock WA
98339
Email: [email protected]
For Animal Control Services: Bites, barking
and animal noise complaints, animals at large,
animal cruelty complaints, capture of stray
animals, rescue of sick or injured animals or
removal of deceased dogs or cats from public
areas, contact:
Animal Control: 360-385-3831 ext 1