Spring/Summer 2014

Critter Chatter Newsletter

Pender Humane Society

A No Kill Animal Shelter ● PO Box 626 ● Burgaw, NC 28425 ● 910-259-7022 website: penderhumane.org

Seven years ago, Debra Rye came to

Pender Humane Society with a firm

willingness to learn and master the

skills needed to work with rescued

animals. Sadly, and very suddenly, on

January 23 Deb Rye was taken from all

those she touched with her caring

heart – her loving family, her many

friends and co-workers, her beloved

pets, and especially for Pender Hu-

mane Society, from the many animals

she tended to so lovingly. Deb Rye

personified the qualities necessary for

success in the manager’s position;

one being sensitivity to the many defi-

ciencies found in abandoned and

abused animals, such as decent diet,

immunizations, protection from the

elements, and just plain love and af-

fection; second, the ability to match

the right adoptive family with the right

dog or cat.

Shelter worker Mindy, to whom Deb

became almost a mother figure, tells of the bonding experience with Deb resulting from hours of reading about

pit bull behavior in dealing with Uno, a complicated dog. Uno eventually came to live with Debbie and many

other animals that benefited from days and weeks as guests in Deb’s home. Deb seemed to know when a little

extra attention would make all the difference.

Debbie’s mom, Janet, tells that as a young child Deb would look for “pretty bugs,” and take them to show the

neighbors. Though a respect for living things surfaced early, after the death of her husband, Debbie’s life

seemed to change for the better as a result of her work at the shelter. And in summer, Deb’s granddaughter,

Amaya, could often be seen at the shelter helping care for the animals – following in her grandmother’s foot-

steps.

But animals weren’t the only recipients of the love of Deb Rye’s caring heart. Retired shelter worker Winnie was

warmly welcomed to share Deb’s home after experiencing a fire in her own place. Winnie says that she and Deb-

bie agreed that the basis for a good evening was “a good lap, a box of chocolates, and a good book to read.”

Mary Elia tells the story of a PCHS shelter cat that had been adopted by a single gentleman, but after two years

was returned to the shelter and was not adopted for several more years. Within days of Debra Rye’s passing,

another single gentleman adopted that same cat. Some at the shelter can see Deb Rye’s guiding hand in this

adoption!

Debra Ann Rye A Caring Heart Remembered

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Debra Rye, A Caring Heart

by Ronnie Robinson

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Pender Humane Society is very fortunate to have Mary Elia, as our new Shelter Man-

ager. The suddenness of Debra Rye’s passing and the nature of operating a no-kill

animal shelter found the Humane Society with an urgent need to provide uninter-

rupted care for the many dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens at the Shelter. Mary, who

had worked extensively with Deb Rye as the Assistant Manager continued her daily

duties at the Shelter after Deb’s unfortunate death. After several months of assuming

these tremendous duties, she succumbed to the pleas of several members of the

Board and accepted the position as Shelter Manager. Mary’s fantastic organizational

skills and love of animals makes her a natural for this challenging position.

Mary and her husband Dennis have been married for 26 years and have raised two

girls and two boys as well as being blessed with nine grandchildren. Although born

in upstate New York, Mary and her husband have been fortunate to live in many parts

of the United States including California and Washington, DC. She and Dennis de-

cided to leave the cold weather of the north and head south to Wilmington after retir-

ing. After a few years of retirement she became bored and decided to volunteer at the

Shelter. Later, she became the Assistant Manager working under Deb Rye.

Mary’s education is in accounting but her main career focus was Child Support in

county government. Mary has had vast experience in procedural writing which she is

putting to good use in currently writing the PHS procedural manual. PHS welcomes

Mary, Dennis and their three cats. Our work in saving animals, continues.

Meet Mary Elia, the new Shelter Manager

Mary Elia, Shelter Manager

Shelter News by Mary Elia, Shelter Manager

Although our friend and manager, Deb Rye, is no longer on this earth with us, we have no doubt that she is

watching over the shelter still. Two of our animals that have been with us a long time were recently adopted

along with several of our other dogs.

Before Deb passed, she had arranged for Jellybean and Missy to go to foster homes. Jellybean had been with

us for a year. Jelly Bean loved dogs but did not like other cats. She has been adopted by Patricia Dareneau.

Patricia’s home is perfect for Jelly Bean, she has two dogs which Jelly Bean loves.

Missy was also with us for about a year. She was surrendered by her owner who could not take care of her.

She started out very nervous about us, but soon learned that we all loved her. Now she has a wonderful home

with the Maness family.

Tina came to us from a hoarding situation, not only was she timid and afraid, she was pregnant! Her five pup-

pies quickly found homes, but Tina remained with us for almost two years. She was adopted by the Organ fam-

ily. Mr. Organ lost his companion poodle on 12/26/13, and he was grieving for her. His daughter came to see

Tina and the rest is history. Now Tina sleeps with her new dad and is totally spoiled.

Mario was with us for more than a year before he found just the right buddy. His previous owner was a single

guy who just adored Mario but he moved to a place where Mario was not allowed. His new owner, Mr. Thomp-

son contacted us just days after Deb passed. He also is a single guy who was looking for the perfect compan-

ion and Mario was the perfect match.

During January we took in six puppies, River, Athena, Rowan, Russell, Lindsey and Alexander. They were poo-

dle/ walker hound mix. All six puppies were adopted almost immediately. Also adopted were Lacey, Amy,

Jennie, Parker, Mocha, Chanel, Beth, Meg, Sunshine, Jo, Teddy Bear, Tori, Morgan, Wesley, Sugar, and Honey.

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FOFF II Resale/Consignment Store by Gloria Johnson

In the 2013 Spring/Summer Newsletter you learned of another leap of faith that Pender Humane Society was

taking – the opening of a 7,000 square foot resale/consignment shop on Highway 117 in Burgaw. The shop

was named For Our Furry Friends II or FOFF. I am pleased to announce that we have landed on our feet!!

This was not accomplished by the Humane Society alone. We are so grateful to ALL our shoppers and do-

nors!! Without the support of the community I would be reporting a much different result. We really love it

when folks donate and then purchase items before leaving. We

have received many compliments on what a wonderful place to

shop. We like to think we have created a very special place for

the public to find their special bargains and treasures. Not to

mention in helping us help our animals. The purpose of this store

has been to support the Shelter with whatever was needed; espe-

cially, when operating funds are low. We have been able to do

just that. We have been able to pay off two debts with profits

from the store. Currently, the only debt we owe is the mortgage

on the Shelter. Each month finds us paying extra on that mort-

gage so that in seven years Pender Humane will be debt free.

Please check our web site – penderhumane,org for days and times of FOFF’s operation . THANK you all!

Spay and Neuter Fund Starts, Again! by Gloria Johnson

We are pleased to announce the re – activation of our Spay/Neuter Fund. It has been several years since the

old fund was closed. Due to the need for such a service, the Humane Society pledged $500 in January to start

a new fund. Due to the generosity of our shoppers at For Our Furry Friends Re- Sale Shop II who drop their

change into the donation box in front of the cash register, we have been able to match the $500 from the Hu-

mane Society making a grand total of $1000. Each month Furry Friends will count the donations from the box to

add to the pot. Up to this date we have altered five animals. The fund will run as before with the Shelter Man-

ager, Mary, being in charge of the fund. She may be reached at the shelter Monday, Wednesday – Friday 10 –

12. She will interview the folks who need help with this service. This fund will be on going. This service is so

needed in our area.

Every Dog Deserves a Soft Bed by Gloria Johnson

When looking for off the floor dog beds this pass winter, I came

across the website www.kuranda.com. The word indestructible

caught my eye. We who know how destructible dogs can be, won-

dered at such a claim. Well, l thought we would buy two of them (all

we could afford) and give the product a test run. We knew several of

our dogs at the shelter could easily attest if the product would live up

to its claim. When the shelter dogs were introduced to the two new

aluminum beds, they immediately climbed on them and laid down. To

this date the beds are as good as new. Here is where you our sup-

porters come in. So many of you ask how you can help the animals in

our care, well here is a perfect way. Pender Humane Society has an

account with the company. Go to their website at www.kuranda.com/

donate/10954 . Please make sure you order “aluminum beds” directly from the manufacturer in Glen Burnie,

Maryland. Click on “Donate a Bed” and then “Select Your Shelter by State.” Whatever you decide know that our

“fur family” gets the best of everything while in our care! Thanks for your support through all these years.

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Our Generous Donors List

Donations listed are checks dated by the donor from July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.

If we have overlooked your donation, please let us know so that we can amend our records.

Benefactor $1,000 +

Sam & Robin Allen Wally, Barbara, & Buttercup Baker Louise O. Burevitch The GE Foundation Guardian $500 - $999 Don & Gloria Johnson Stephanie Heath-Jones Beth Patterson & the State Farm Companies Foundation Good Neighbor Program Harry & Tanya Puckett Kevin Snyder & Family – Bugs, etc… Larry & Norma Troutman Sponsor $250 - $499 Stuart & Lynn Blue Raymond & Roberta Bost Brent & Beth Dixon Friends of Wesley “Tank” Starnes & Buster, his loyal canine com-panion Hal & Margie Hilburn Nelda Illick Cathey & Allison Johnston Don & Evelyn McFee Michael & Teresa Redden Brad & Helen Rittersporn Donald & Veronica Robinson State Employees of NC Combined Campaign Mary Swain Nancy Wilkes Host $10 - $249 Rev. Ronald & Kathleen Abrams Holly Acker Joan Ackerman Bobby & Anna Acord Jerry & Jill Adams Cheryl Ade Cathy Aleksandravicius James & Jessica Argentina Marilyn Baker Michael Barbaretta Joan Barney James Barnhill David & Dana Bearce Wilda Kay Beasley Mr. & Mrs. William F. Beckmann & The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Gary & Sue Beger Cindy Beisel Angela Bellm

Roberta Bennett Kirin Bialobryski Bob & Kathy Bickler Pamela Blake Norma Bloodworth Kelly Blum Joseph Boccia Evelyn Bradshaw Joyce Brandt Gary & Jada Brennan Pamela Brodhead Clifton & Sandra Brown Marise Brown Tim & Niki Bryant Brian Burgess Darles Burgess Robert & Elsbeth Buric Angela Calabrese Margaret Capen Cardinal Employees – Sheila, Krishna, Peanut & Allison Dusty & Ashley Carmichael – William D. Carmichael, DDS, PA Carolina Transport of Burgaw, Inc. Lessie Carter Teresa A. Carter The Carter Family Frank & Doris Castellano Carol Cheatham Martha Clark Neill Clark Ileana Clavijo Roseann Collingwood Claude & Jo Cooper Larry & Sallie Cooper Barbara Corbley Jim & Barbara Cote Kenneth & Suzan Cowan Michael & Robin Cunningham Rudiger & Linda Daunke Linda Davidson Judith deJong Victor & Judi DelPizzo – Seven Seas Inn Barbara DiMauro Dog Speak Nancy Doherty Deb Dowd Carl Drescher East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Co. Alvin & LaVerne Easton Dorothea Edwards Tami Erbes Brent & Lydia Evans Kim Farmer Linda Farrell Ruth Fazzari John Feeley

Nicholas & Linda Figliolo Joseph Fischer Todd Fischer Joseph & Janice Fisher James & Kelly Floyd Iris Focks Lolita Fowler Skip Fry – Wilmington Marine Cen-ter Beanie Fussell Michael Gandini Kyle & Karen Gaskill Ricky Giddens Goin’ Postal—Hampstead Dave & Maureen Goslin Spike & Margaret Gray Mike Grimes – Criminal Investiga-tion Techniques, Inc. Joseph Gurganus Allison Haffey Gordon & Tanya Hall Arnette Hamby Lydia Hampel Judith Hartsook Gayle Harvey Maynard & Ellie Hess Elizabeth Hill Carl Hinds Erin Hinson Gary & Michelle Hitt Cynthia Ho Pauline Holly Janet Howard – On Shore Surf Shop Henry & Joanne Hughes Jack & Gloria Hurst Janet Jackson Susan Jackson – Azalea Dog Training Club, Inc. Michael & Allyson James Teresa Lee James Jane Jarcho & Bernard Bob & Marie Jarrett John & Lynda Jeffreys Robert & Ann Lee Johnston Bob & Rita Jones Tom Jones Edna Kain James & Dorothy Karika Linda Kelly Karen Kenney Walter Kinney Jack Kleven & Associates Richard Kokel Marion Kreh Walter & Mary Lackey Renee Lamphere

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Our Generous Donors List (cont’d)

Mark & Julie Lampie Jim & Cathy Laramee D. Jeanne Laurain Leslie Laws Cary & Eveline Le Blanc Deborah Libby Suzanne Linehan Jack Lusis Joseph & Alma Lusis Barbara Lutz Mikki Lynch John & Sara Mackleer John W. Mackleer, III Lynn MacQueen Frank & Donna Madonna Caroline Malatesta Timothy Marahrens Tori Marsack Sandra Martino Patricia Masalonis James Mayew Julia Mazza Regina McBarron for Health Science of CFCC The McCormack Family Jennifer McGinnis Cynthia McHale Emily McInturf Glenn & Kathryn McLeod Daniel & Christina Meier Michael & Brenda Meier Danny & Lisa Merritt – ECM Corpora-tion Larry Midgett Harry & Gretchen Moore Marguerite Moore Louis & Ruth Ann Morrell Mike & Carolyn Moser Richard & Barbara Mullins Barbara Murphy Deborah Murphy Anne Musser Frances Musser Andrea Nero Emily Neuenfeldt Sara Nienow Allan & Linda Norris Andrew Francis Nowel Katherine Owens Valerie Packer Margaret Paliotti Carol Palladino Hardy & Vickie Parker Susie Parker Tony & Margaret Pasquale Rabun & Virginia Patrick Dan Payne, Jr. Performance Auto Specialist, Inc. Richard & Brenda Pinette

Susan Powell Curtis & Sheri Prout Patrick & Dona Quinlan Barbara Redfearn Van Reid & Pat Casaw Nancy Reighley Zollene Reissner Mary Sue Rivenbark Joseph & Kristin Rogers Lara Rose Lou & Denise Roziewski Herman & Anne Rozycki Marc Sabransky Ed & MaryBeth San Miguel Richard & Diane Savrann Carla Schoonmaker Judith Scott Jim & Leilani Shapley Tamlyn Shields Grace Shott-Clardy Andrew J. Simmons, Jr. Sirius NYS Team Patricia Sloat Aurelia Smith Gloria Smith Gary Smithwick Paula Spelts Larry & Esther Steffee Heike Steinle Barbara Stephens Peggy Stoltz Joe & Kate Tatman Britt & Julie Taylor Kathy Thigpen John & Penny Thomas Doris Thompson Peggy Thompson Lynn & Janet Toedt Nancy, Molly, & Kelly Tower Chris Townend – Townend Con-struction Jung-Ying Tzeng John & Pam Valente Curtis & Susan Vardaro Virginia Wade Kathryn Weeks Edward & Mary Weingart Bob & Laurie West Arlene Whitty John Willie Jack & Betsy Winters Fred & Carole Woods Robert Woodson, Jr. Hubert & Mercedes Yepko Claire Young David Young Tina Youngs

Miscellaneous Gifts Jane Cherry The Horner Family Sandra Isolica Richard Sheridan, Sr. Marjorie Watson Deborah Weston ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Memorials In Memory of Gerald Arthur Barney: Gary & Sue Beger Jim & Barbara Cote

East Litchfield Volunteer Fire

Joseph & Janice Fisher Don & Gloria Johnson Mark & Julie Lampie Jack Lusis Joseph & Alma Lusis Glenn & Kathryn McLeod Andrea Nero Allan & Linda Norris Richard & Brenda Pinette

Sirius NYS Team Nancy, Molly, & Kelly Tower Jack & Betsy Winters

In Memory of Sadie, Kate El-dridge’s beloved Husky: The

Robinsons

In Memory of Brandy & Alex: Bob

& Kathy Bickler

In Memory of Rudy, “My Little

Man”: Pam Blake

In Memory of Alison English: Tim

& Niki Bryant

In Memory of George Harris: Brent

& Lydia Evans

In Memory of Sadie Mae Sample,

“A real sweetheart”: Gayle Harvey

In Memory of James Soutar: May-

nard & Ellie Hess

In Memory of Wesley “Tank” Starnes & his beloved dog, Buster: Friends of Wesley &

Buster

In Memory of Jonathan Best: Bob

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Our Generous Donors List (cont’d)

& Marie Jarrett

In Memory of Dino, beloved cat of Norma & Larry Troutman:

Don & Gloria Johnson

In Memory of Bandit: Don & Glo-

ria Johnson

In Memory of Raven: Don & Glo-

ria Johnson

In Memory of Finnegan: Allison

Johnston

In Memory of Gracie: Fred &

Carole Woods

In Memory of Robert William Bromley, Father of Randy Brom-

ley: Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Lucille Katherine Bromley, Mother of Randy

Bromley: Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Mary Susan Varner Miller, Mother of Emory Miller:

Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Gloria Sizemore, Wife of Vic Sizemore: Cathey

Johnston

In Memory of Donna M. White, Sister of Vic Sizemore: Cathey

Johnston

In Memory of Diana Sizemore, Gloria Sizemore’s Papillon:

Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Stan Waldrup, Fa-ther of Becky W. Johnston:

Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Mary Waldrup, Stepmother of Becky W. Johns-

ton: Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Bobby Bray, loving Shetland Sheepdog of Larry &

Barbara Bray: Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Roland Edward “Skip” Huene, Stepfather of Bar-bara Bray: Cathey & Allison

Johnston

In Memory of Richard Respet, Husband of Kathy Respet:

Cathey Johnston

In Memory of Travis, Adam, Lydia, Tucker, Peak, & Gretta, faithful dogs of Allison Johnston: Cathey Johnston In Memory of Betty Duck, Aunt of Becky Waldrup Johnston: Cathey &

Allison Johnston

In Memory of Ginny Parmenter, Mother of Brian, Wife of Jim: Cathey & Allison

Johnston

In Memory of David Davis, Father of Susan & Ann, Husband of Betty Sue:

Cathey & Allison Johnston

In Memory of Tippy & Tucker, “the dogs who taught us about life”:

Cathey & Allison Johnston

In Memory of Sally Marotto: Anne

Musser

In Memory of “Rusty” Istone, Brother to Colby & new baby, Reagan Leigh:

Susie Parker

In Memory of Willie: Larry & Esther

Steffee

In Memory of Kizzy, beloved pet of Ranald & Mindy Totten: Britt &

Julie Taylor

In Memory of our dog, Alexander: Britt

& Julie Taylor

In Memory of Jill, beloved pet of Rich &

Wanda Hutchens: Britt & Julie Taylor

In Memory of Silhouette & Ashton, be-loved pets of Joe & Kim Feith: Britt &

Julie Taylor

In Memory of Mitt Burriss: Peggy

Thompson

In Memory of Chloe Carpenter: Peggy

Thompson

Honors: In Honor of Judy Scott’s birthday:

David & Dana Bearce

In Honor of Andy & Penny Cracker: Hal

& Margie Hilburn

In Honor of Mikki Lynch for Christmas

2013: Hal & Margie Hilburn

In Honor of Christina Rivenbark:

Cathey & Allison Johnston

In Honor of Nancy Parrott: Cathey &

Allison Johnston

In Honor of Bernie Zikos: Robert &

Ann Lee Johnston

In Honor of Hal & Margie Hilburn:

Mikki Lynch

In Honor of “My Aunt’s 75th

Birth-

day”: Caroline Malatesta

In Honor of Dan & Christina Meier for Christmas 2013: Michael &

Brenda Meier

In Honor of Pam Stokes for Christ-

mas 2013: Barbara Murphy

In Honor of Joey & Tammy Banner-man for Christmas 2013: Hardy &

Vickie Parker

In Honor of Babs & her pups: Bar-

bara Redfearn

Did You Know ????

If your pet has bad breath, a pill called Clindamycin can kill the bacteria and therefore the odor in its mouth. Ask your

Vet about this product .

If your pet refuses to take his medication, try crushing the pills and put them in an empty pill capsule then put the pill in the pet’s wet food. First ask your Vet if crushing the pill will have an effect on its over-

all effectiveness.

A clip ear on a stray cat often means the animal has been trapped, spayed or neutered and then released back into

the wild.

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Fundraising Events by Norma Troutman

The Fifth Annual “FORE Our Furry Friends” Golf

Tournament this year was held at Castle Bay Country Club on

April 26, 2014. This was the fifth year of the tournament with 100 golf-

ers joining us this year. Unfortunately, the shoot out cash prize of

$50,000 and the hole in one of $10,000 went unclaimed. The golfers

not only enjoyed the perfect weather but were also delighted with

breakfast, snacks, and a full luncheon. Pictured here are the first

place winners who are: Dave Lowenthall, Erica and Scott Dunkerly

and Ron Thomas. Modern Woodmen of America was this year’s major

sponsor. PHS would like to thank Joanne Adcock and Modern Wood-

men for their contribution and John Valente (in back) and the GE em-

ployees who helped put this event together. If you would like informa-

tion about next year’s event, contact John at john.valente@ge.com.

Approximately $10,500 profit was made this year.

10th Annual Raffle Fundraising Event will begin June 6th. PHS members will begin selling their

$25 raffle tickets on that day. Ticket purchasers have the chance of winning cash prizes totaling $2,500. First

place prize is $1,000, second place is $750, third place is $500 and fourth place is $250. Winning tickets will be

drawn at the PHS sponsored spaghetti dinner at the Hampstead Community Center on September 12, 2014. For

raffle or spaghetti tickets, call Gloria at 799-5401 or Norma at 512-3123. You can also email Gloria at lle-

frog@aol.com or Norma at normat1@charter.net. Please put “Raffle Ticket” or “Spaghetti Ticket” in your email.

Fall Spaghetti Dinner at the Hampstead Women’s Club will be held on Friday, Sep-

tember 12, 2014. Joe Marrotta will again be cooking his own authentic Italian meat sauce

with PHS volunteers making the salad and homemade deserts. Tickets are $8 each or $15

for two. Hurry and purchase your tickets since this event sales out fast. Last year we had

over 248 people attending. For tickets, contact Mary in Burgaw at 315-420-4405, in Hamp-

stead contact Bernie at 270-9240 or Ronnie at 270-3044 and in Wilmington contact Gloria at

799-5401.

The Ninth Annual Wilmington Fur Ball plans are currently being worked on by

the Fur Ball Committee. This upcoming event will be held the first Saturday in December

(December 6, 2014) at the Country Club of Landfall. The event will start at 6:30 with lavish

hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction, wine, beer and champagne being offered. A new

band, Horizons, from Charlotte, NC has been hired to provide music. Check out their music

and entertainment at http://samhillbands.com/bands/horizon/index.shtml. Tickets will soon

be on line through PayPal on the Fur Ball website, wilmingtonfurball.com. Since last year’s

event was so successful, the Fur Ball Committee decided to create a Fur Ball Foundation

Grant to help other no-kill groups in the tri-county area. More information on these mini

grants will be provided later this summer in the PawPrints Magazine.

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My Donation to PHS’s Shelter Operating Account

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: ______________ Zip: __________________

E-Mail: ___________________________________ Phone: ____________________________

My 2014 Membership Fee $_______________ ($35 per person)

My Regular Donation $_______________

Animals currently available as of 5/19/2014 at the Pender Humane Society.

Please consider sharing your home with one of these.

Dakota, sweet lab/beagle

mix.

Otis, beautiful orange tabby with

gentle disposition.

Sabrina, loving cat who has been the

longest resident at Shelter. Waiting

for you for 3 years now. Please give

her a home.

Buttons, loves belly rubs

Stella, at Shelter for 3 years.

Needs someone she can trust

again. Sweet but timid.

Pepper, partially blind pit mixed

found in ditch. Sweet, sweet

dog.

Boo Boo, owner died. Would love large

yard or farm to run and play.