Huntsville Hounds on Transport (HHOT DOGZ)
Volume 11 Issue 1 Spring 2018
On Wednesday April 4th, GHHS introduced our latest program,
Huntsville Hounds on Transport (HHOT Dogz.) We also unveiled the
fantastic new transport van, graciously donated by Jerry Damson
Automotive Group. The artwork for the van was designed by Fred
Sayers. The first monthly transport to The Humane Rescue League,
will be on May 11th. GHHS will be transporting dogs from our
shelter as well as dogs from A New Leash on Life and Huntsville
Animal Services. The van can hold 20+ dogs, depending on the sizes.
The drivers will make the trip through the night and deliver the
dogs to the rescue in the Washington, DC area the next morning.
Dogs transported to the Washington DC area will be available for
adoption soon after their arrival. The state of Alabama does not
maintain strict spay/neuter laws and therefore, has a large
homeless dog population. There are more homes awaiting pets in
other, northern areas of the US.
Thank you to Jerry Damson Auto Group for the HHOT Dogz transport
van and to Fred Sayers for the happy art work. Everyone at GHHS is
very excited about the new transport van,
From the Chair of the BoardBoard of Directors
Terry Bradford, Chair Lana Ritch, Vice Chair Eileen Beardsley,
Secretary Sandy Edwards, Treasurer Jerry Nutt, Past Chair Shelby
Agnew Penny Billings Leigh Christian Ben Gamble Tim Hufford Grant
Martin Karen Reed Bethany Sneed Diane Strickland Margie
Wiesman
Shelter Staff Jill A. Gardner C.E.O.
Lisa Mendes Thrift Store Manager
Stephanie Sullivan Director of Operations
Patrick Burleson Judy Cameron Julia Coberly Casey McCrary Lauren
McCray Jay Ratts Susan Reid Marilyn Sharp Shannon Siegel Beth
Tumlin Nesha Walker-Taylor
GHHS is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to
the humane care and treatment of animals
Cook’s Pest Control sponsored an adoption event at GHHS on Saturday
April, 28th complete with food trucks, vendors, and even a mobile
pet groomer. The day was a huge success with many new faces in the
shelter. The GHHS Thrift Store was bustling all day with all of the
visitors taking advantage of the half off sale. Thanks,
“Cookie”
Greetings,
It is hard to believe we are almost half way through 2018. The
staff and board have been hard at work with several fund raising
and adoption events. So far 2018 has seen 213 animals adopted. We
pride ourselves on the care provided to these animals while we are
entrusted with them as they wait on their second chance of a
forever home. We have a great staff and volunteers that work with
animals that have behavioral issues, exercise the dogs, and just
love all of them. The animals are all well cared for, safe, and
happy. Stop by and take a tour. The Dog Ball continues to be our
largest fund raising endeavor and this this year was no exception.
The 2018 Dog Ball “Rocket Dogzz”, held February 2nd, was sold out
with over 800 in attendance and raised $155,000 with all the
proceeds benefitting the Greater Huntsville Humane Society. The
committee did a terrific job under the leadership of Mrs. Lana
Ritch and are already planning for 2019. A new program started late
in 2017 is the Animal Advocacy Membership. We now have over 224
members! We hope you’ll join us. Please think of us the next time
you want to adopt, donate, or volunteer.
Terry Bradford Board Chair
Thrift Store Corner Have you started your spring cleaning? Are you
getting rid of clothes that you have not worn in a while, household
items that you no longer use, or books that you have read and no
longer want? Bring all of your items to the GHHS Thrift Store. We
are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am until 4:30pm and will
gladly take your donations until 4:00pm.
We Accept Gently used clothing Coat Shoes Working Home Appliances
Towels Linen Toys Bikes Furniture Knick Knacks Books Movies
We Cannot Accept TVs older than 5 years Printers Cribs Mattresses
Text Books Encyclopedias Computers Food
GHHS Thrift Store cats, Tigerlily and Mr. Smee
Pet Wellness Clinics
GHHS has started a Pet Wellness Clinic program in partnership with
Rocket City Mobile Vet. Dr. Rene Holt will be on site at GHHS the
second Saturday of each month to provide discounted veterinary
services for qualifying low- income households. The first clinic
was held on April 14th and the second will be on Saturday May,
12th. Services are provided for pet owners with a household income
under $25,000. Services are all discounted and range from wellness
checks, to vaccinations flea and tick prevention and microchipping.
Proof of household income is required.
Long-Term Residents Welcome New Staff
Bo Bo is a 7 1/2 year old American Staffy/ Labrador mix. He has
been at GHHS since December. Bo lived the majority of his life on a
chain and was completely indiferent to humans when he arrived at
GHHS. Since that time, Bo has learned that humans can be caring and
loving. He has learned the joy of toys and other dogs. Bo is a
wonderful, gentle animal who deserves a second chance.
Allure Allure is a beautiful 5 month old kitten who is FIV
positive. Allure and her siblings were surrendered to GHHS in
February. Both of her siblings have been adopted. Allure is a bit
shy, but warms up quickly when rubbed. She loves other cats and it
is safe for her to be in a home with other cats. This sweet girl is
ready for a second chance.
Casey McCrary is joining the GHHS Thrift Store team as Thrift Store
Delivery/ Clerk. Casey was a Children’s Programmer at the
Huntsville Public Library. But, her love of animals brought her
to
GHHS. Casey was raised in Huntsville and aside from her love of
animals, she also enjoys hiking, nature, and fashion. She started
her own hiking group complete with a Huntsville Hikers Facebook
page. Casey is currently pursuing a degree in social services at
Calhoun. Welcome Casey!
Nesha Walker- Taylor has joined the GHHS staff as an Animal Care
Technician. Nesha has a passion for animals and recently graduated
with a Vet Tech degree. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Nesha
loves to
travel and has been to Africa, Australia, and Italy. She will soon
be headed to France and Japan. Aside from her travels, Nesha loves
to spend time with her French Bulldog, Casear and her American
Bulldog/ Dalmation mix, Rock. Welcome Nesha!
GHHS Donors From January 1, 2018- May 1, 2018
Robert Ackert Linda H Allen Cathy Anderson Bryan Anderson Eugene
Andrzejewski Bill Anglin Anonymous (6) Judy Armstrong Graham Arnold
Elizabeth Balch Julie Bangham William Barksdale Sandra Barnes Tina
Barnes Janice Barnett Ken & Lea Ann Barnett Robert Johnson
Barrett Charles Bashore Gabriel & Tabitha Bassett Joel Beasley
Victoria Blacklock Blossomwood Elem. Students Curtis Boldin Pearl
Books Sarah Bowen Jerry Bowling Cherly Bowne Timothy Brady David
Braswell M. Roy Braswell Donna Briseno Kathy Brock Tim &
LawanaBrockwell Kenneth Brooks Kathleen Bucher Cheryl Bunn Jackie
Burch Kathie Butler C & A Printing LLC Carol Cadenhead Cajun
Steamers Huntsville LLC Jane Campbell Jan Campbell Charlotte Camper
Tracy Cheek Cannell Herb & Connie Carr Gloria Carr George
Carter Steve Cash Richard Chambers Jeanne Chandler P. Chatfield
Chocolate Fountain Designs Brad & Pam Clasgens James Clem Tracy
Collier Colsa Corporation Diane Cooper Greg Cooper Andre Cope
Audrey Corp Kathryn Cowan Nell & Harry Craft Larry Crandall
Donna Crocker Jen Dalton
Jessica Hatfield George Havrilla Renee Healy Janet Heard Howard
& Rebecca Heffelfinger Denise Henderson Joseph Hendrix Gayle
Henley Adam Henry Cynthia Hensley William & Reet Henze Michael
Heu Rose Higgs Denise Henderson Joseph Hendrix Adam Henry Cynthia
Hensley William & Reet Henze Michael Heu Rose Higgs Chris &
Liana Hill Mary Hinkson Susan Hively Sheree Holland Pam Holley John
& Teri Holly Amanda Holrath Carolyn Holt Cynthia Hopper Roselie
Hoskins Sherri Hudgins James Hulka John Roberts Humphrey Mitchell
Hunt Janice Hunter Huntsville High School Latin Club Huntsville
Obedience Training Club Pat & Bob Huntzinger Paul Jackson Jay
& Pam White Family Fund Gary Johnson Vicky Johnson Susanne
Jones Michele Jones Anita Jones William Karlson Kedra Scott Thomas
B. Keene Walter Keller Kurt Kleeman Randall Kline Ann Knipschild
Beth Latifi Eugene Lawson Deborah Lee Jack & Juan Lee W. H.
& Susan Leighton Dianne Lewis Clyde Lewis Angela Lewis Quinn
Littenberg Dennis & Jane Loffelholz Ted Loeffelholz Tina Lohr
William Lytle
Charles Davis Robert Davis, Jr Terry De La Paz James De Lary Karyn
Decker Marie DePierre Mary & Hem Desai Mary Cathy Dickens Wendy
DiGennaro Nancy Dillard John & Linda Dimmock Kathleen Doberneck
Randy Dover Judith Downing Frederick Driesbach Anne Dunn W. L. Dunn
Nicole Earle Delores Edgeton James Elkins C. D. Elkins Charles
Estopinal Margarete Fanning Beverly Farrington Judy Faust Gayla
& Steven Feldman Nell Ferguson Wendy Ferguson Alison Finn
Michael Flaherty Flint River Animal Hospital Flip Side Tie Dyes
Janice Fowler LeAnne Fowler Lila Pryor Frank Gail Futoran Daryl
Gahm Sandra Gant Kathleen Garelick Samuel Garth Vicky Gauthier Mary
Ellen Gentz Demitri Gerousis GFWC du Midi Woman’s Club Cyrus Ghavam
Lindsey Gibbons Nancy Goldman Linda Lou Green Robin Gremillion
Sandra Griffith Mark & Misty Grochowski Peggy Grover Margaret
Gryder Betty Guard Barbara Guisler Charlene Guynes Kelsy Hagood
Stefanie Hakola Laurel Brown Hall Kathryn Hamilton Gary Hammonds
Robert Harper Kathy Harris DonaldHarris, J Cindy & Dick Hartman
Lynn Harvey
Peter Maiker Larry Mangum Mark Markushewski Richard & Karen
Maroon Gerald George Marotta Kat Masley Catherine Matras Jan May
Susan McCullough Carole McElroy Monte McGee Emily McGee Deborah
McGee Steve McGlocklin Deborah McVay Ann Miller Amy Mingledorff
Lorna & Richard Mitchell Charles S. Money Alan Montgomery
Ronald Moore Helen Moore Frances G. Moore Susan Moquin Janet
Morelock-King Amanda Morris Tracy Motyka Phillip Moyer Paul Mullek
Elaine Murphree Stella Myers Anita Myers Alice Myles Kathleen Myles
Saranya Nadella Network For Good David Newberry Gillie Nichols
Carolyn Nixon Sandra Noblin Faith Ohanesian Claire O’Neil Janett
Onisick Karen Osborne John Owings Thomas & Kathryn Pace Elaine
Papageorgiou Marilyn Parker Emily Parr Arthur Patten Sallie
Patterson William Patterson Clara Perkins Jacqueline Pettus Ted
& Carol Phillips Thomas Pierce Charles & Nancy Pike Vivian
Pinkley Pints and Pixels Rhonda Poling Terry & Carol Poole John
Porter James Potter Annie Powers Paul Prentiss, Jr. Brian Pung
Robin Quinn
Ashok Raman Lauri Ray Teresa Reaves Amy Reed Meighan & David
Reese Joyce Rehfield Robert Rieder, Jr Donna C. Roberts Terry &
Nina Roberts Melinda Robertson Nancy Robinson Michael Robinson Rita
Robinson Walter Rochelle Enna Roulier Marlene Rubidoux Estate of
Dianna Rudd Leslie Ruha Tamara Runkle Martha Russe Dolan Beth Ryan
Don & Pat Sachse Pat Sachse Susan Sadler Terry Saemisch SAIC
Dianne Sammons Cindy Saseen Raymond Schansman Justin Schmalzried
Wimukta Schoen Lucinda Schreeder David Schultz Katherine Seale
Donald Sealy Kim Sealy Richard Seeman Deborah Severn Sewan
Foundation Melody Sexton Lynn Shanks Kevin Shannon Lavina Sharp
Tammy Shaw Gary Sheffer Jackie Sheldon Elizabeth Shepherd Pride
Sherrill Nathan Showers Shannon Siegel Susan Sims Jauneth Skinner
Anne Smalligan Cynthia Smith Linda H Smith Stanley & Rachel
Smith Christopher Smith Bethany] Sneed Jill Snider Alanna Spivey
Susan Stewart Amanda Stokes Lisa Strickland Patti Stromecky Sherri
Super Jordan Sutherland April Taylor
Sara Taylor Chelsea Thomason Joe Thurman Tanya Tidwell Imme Tietke
Mary Lynn Trainer Georgann Trexler Lawrence Tubbs Vicki Upton Joy
Urben Beth Vest Sandra Wake Walker Properties Pamela S Wallis Gail
Wallis Deborah Washburn Stephanie Weaver Donna Webb Keith and
Cheryl Weil Charitable Fund Mark Weir Charles T. Welch Randy J. and
Lisa Welch Haley Whaley John & Carolyn White Virginia White
Diane Wick Mary Wiggs Jeannine Wilder Robert Wilke Miranda
Wilkinson Rhonda Williams David Wilson Lise Wilson Kenneth Wohlfert
Carol Wolf Mary Ann Wolfe Teresa Womack H. Lee Woolf, III Janice
Wooten Kim Wright Anne Yates Michael Yates Jane Yeargain Paula
Yerby Dianne Young
Honorariums
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Suzie Broadway Jill & Blakely Buck Norma Cecil Paula Cushman
Mary Dang Stacey DeFore Sam & Luci Eidt Angie Elkins Paul
Graham Page Haas Cameron Handyside Lulie Lewis Haynes Amy
Howard
Angie Keel Jim & Betsey Laury Linda Lockhart Emy & Danny
McCoy Jerri McLain Susanne Olson Teresa Reaves Charlie Sanderson
Sabrina Savage Shelia Scruggs Bob & Barbara Ward
Memorials
Jim & Mae Hutchins Tom & Ruth Ann Konantz Shannon Siegel
Don & Patti Marsh Jack Li John Miles Laura Grimes Margaret
Walker Michael & Melissa Timberlake Wendy Wilson & Curtis
Benzle Terry Frix Sandra Kendall Daniel Clough Bradley Thomas Darby
& Dan Berra Nell Ferguson Paula Cushman Laurel Boyd Kathy
Forsythe Paul & Peggy Jacobs Patrick & Evelyn Helpingstine
Jayne Murray Jeannine Wilder Flesch Family Wallace Jenkins Felecia
Stallcup Jeffrey Oliver Jayne Murray Becky Stover Beth Buckelew
Rick Chappell Geri Lizotte Charles Wainwright Estella Dunham Gerald
Patterson Merry Beth Ward Bill & Janet Sholes Dianne D.
Reynolds Thomas Craig Renate Woods Emy & Danny McCoy H. Wayne
& Wyness Koger Ivonne Fernandez Craig Cilimberg Copeland
Sisters Beverly Sullivan Mary R. Lane Kathleen Berry Kristin Gipner
Jay & Faith McDowell Kathleen Berry Serena Sage
Lorraine Ennis Cindy & Byron Ashley Steinhauser Susan &
David Steinhauser Ann Hopper Jane Hill Jeff & Lisa Cooper
Daniel Jett Amy Roark Beth Griggs Aileen Bray Jayne & Don
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Terry Hartway
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Cantonis Pam Siegler J.B. & Bebe Freeman Roger & Ann
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& Mary Occhipinti` Audrey Williams Vicki Antoniel Mary Mittiga
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