making tracks, winter 2011

HSTB in the Community Page 4Decorate the Tree of Love Page 7HSTB Wellness Clinic Page 8

Inside This Issue

Wishing that All Shelter Pets find a Home for the Holidays

Newsletter of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay Winter 2011

Making Tracks • Newsletter of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

In the last few months we’ve had two bad cases of animal cruelty. The first was “Lee Roy”. He was a kitten who had been thrown out of a car on the Crosstown Expressway. One of our prior adopters saw him stick his head out from the sewer and was able to pull over and rescue him before he got hit by a car. He had road burns from his ordeal. His face was scratched up from the concrete, his eye was injured and his pads were bleeding. After he completed his medical treatment and started to heal, he was taken on our weekly Fox TV adoption segment. A retired veterinarian came in to adopt little Lee Roy and he will be spending his Christmas in a safe, loving environment.

The second case was “Katie”, the 7 month old terrier puppy that was nearly starved to death. This time a member of the animal loving public was driving down Fowler Avenue. She thought she saw a dead dog on the

shoulder and when the dog lifted her head, she pulled over. Katie was so weak from starvation she was unable to stand. She brought her to HSTB and she was immediately transferred to Dr. Katie Myer at the Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service. We named her “Katie” because Dr. Myer helped save her life. When she was stable, she was returned to HSTB for care. Our own Dr. Karla Bard took her home to foster her until she became strong and healthy enough for someone to adopt her. Within a few days, Dr. Bard’s husband fell in love with this little girl and decided to adopt her. Katie will be spending all of her holidays with the Bard Family where she will receive as much love and affection as any dog can handle.

We would be unable to have such happy endings without our loyal supporters and donors. I wish you and your family a very wonderful holiday.

Sincerely,

Sherry SilkExecutive Director

Sherry SilkExecutive Director

[email protected](813) 774-4309

Board of DirectorsPresident:

Connie Johnson

Vice-President:Mary Birrell

Treasurer:Michael Neff

Secretary:Patti Sutherland

Rose FerlitaBrian Funk Mike GratzTara Hood

Justin KlatskyMorris Massey

Bob ReinaLinda Reitz

Allison RobertsCynthia Sarff

Christopher Stephens

Advisory Board:Victoria J. Alvarez, P.A.Sheila Sims Anderson

City Councilwoman Yvonne Yolie CapinJohn Dingfelder

Carol Funk Richard Gonzmart

Callum Hay, D.V.M.Dennis McCulloughDominique Mellow

County Commissioner Sandy MurmanKaryn Ringhaver

Cathy SmithBill Zingalie, D.V.M.

Editor:Lisa Knight

[email protected](813) 367-2078

Contributors:Sherry Silk

Nancy McCallLisa Knight

Danyelle HoLayout & Design:

Debra Roberts Bellanti

Making Tracks is a newsletter published quarterly

free of charge to our donors by the Humane Society of

Tampa Bay located at 3607 N Armenia Ave,

Tampa FL 33607. For further information

please contact the Editor: Lisa Knight 813-367-2078

Letter from the Executive Director

Lee Roy came to HSTB after a good samaritan found him on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.

Katie with her now mom, Dr. Karla Bard, and gaining weight every day.

Katie before


Our Shelter Animals’ Holiday Wish List!

Dog ToysKongs

Nyla BonesSoft Dog Treats

(i.e. Pupperoni, Beggin’ Strips)Dry Cat & Kitten Food

Canned Cat FoodCat Toys

Covered Litter BoxesCat Scratchers

(http://stretchandscratch.com)Bleach

Simple GreenHedge clippers and loppers, garden tools

50’ 12 or 14 gauge indoor/outdoor extension cordsSize AAA, AA and D batteries

Home Depot or Walmart gift cards

Make A Difference this Holiday Season…

Automobile donations are an incredibly fast and easy way to help the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. When you donate your car to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, it is taken care of for free with no paperwork hassle. Donate Car USA processes the physical vehicle itself, handles all the car donation paperwork with the DMV, state, etc., and arranges for the sale of the donated car at auction. They also accept trucks, vans, motorcycles, RV’s, trailers, boats, planes, even lots and real estate.

Call 1(800)269-6814for more information.

Pet Photos with Santa at

The Humane Society of Tampa BayDecember 17th and 18th in our Gazebo

1pm-4pm$10 Donation Requested

International Plaza, Grand CourtDecember 4th and 11th

8am–10am(For photo pricing please contactInternational Plaza 813-342-3780)

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay gazebo was donated by Dwight and Laurie Raines in memory of their son Ryan. The Raines have been valuable volunteers since 2010.

Katie before


On October 16th the Glazer Family Foundation hosted a Pet Food Drive for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay at the Bucs vs. Saints game. We received over 1,100 pounds of dog and cat food and $663 in donations! Thank you Bucs fans!!

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

HSTB in the Community…

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has partnered with the Glazer Children’s Museum to promote dog safety featuring Clifford The Big Red Dog.

With the Glazer’s Children’s Museum


October 16th was National Feral Cat Day and in honor of it the Humane Society of Tampa Bay sterilized 122 feral cats! Feral cat caretakers also received a free bag of cat food for each cat they had spayed or neutered. This program is always in need of donated canned or dry cat food.

TNR has proven to be an effective and humane way to control the cat overpopulation. It is estimated there are over 200,000 feral cats in Hillsborough County. If you are interested in helping with TNR efforts, please contact Mary Ann O’Donnell, TNR Manager, at 813-625-0910.

Feral Cat Day…

When kittens are found living in feral cat colonies most trappers will try and capture kittens for rehab. When a kitten is captured and is 6 weeks old or less, it can usually be socialized to become a loving pet. Sometimes this happens in as little time as a week or two. The Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s TNR Manager works many hours to place these kittens in volunteers’ homes. These volunteers understand the specific needs feral kittens have and work patiently with them so they learn how to trust humans. In 2011, almost 400 kittens found homes after being rehabbed by staff and volunteers. If you are interested in helping foster feral kittens and helping them become loving house cats, please contact MaryAnn O’Donnell at 813-625-0910 for more information.

From Feral Kitten to Friendly Kitten!...

Saks was found dumped inside a tied bag in an ally way near the Yacht Club. He’s now healthy and friendly and

will be up for adoption soon!

Holiday Hours

Shelter:Closed December 24, 25 and January 1

Closing at 4pm on December 31

Clinic:Spay/Neuter and Wellness ClinicClosed December 24 - January 1


Passion for Pets…

On October 20th, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay held their annual Passion for Pets luncheon. With more than 400 attendees, the event was a huge success raising $295,348 in cash and sustainable funding over the next five years. We were delighted to have received a $35,000 match from three anonymous donors for the event and are proud to add the following individuals to our Animal Friends Sustainers Circle:

Constant Companion: Carol S. Funk

Faithful Friends: Frank Agliano, Blue Grace Logistics, and Royal Pets Market & Resort

Best Buddies: Renee & Travis Brunelle, Mrs. Stephen Dickey, Albert N. Docobo, Jared & Jennifer Maddux, Amy Nelson, Lindsay Rios, Dodie Spoto, Erin Stuart, and Trey & Nina Traviesa

We would also like to thank our sponsors who made the event possible:

“Passionate Supporter” - PAR, Inc.

“Faithful Companions” - Pat Antinori & Lance and Karyn Ringhaver

“Devoted Guardians” - Adcock Financial Group, Bank of Tampa, David & Susan

Rieth, Downtown Dogs, Mary Quinlan, South Tampa Puppy Palace, Tailored Pet Sitting, USAmeriBank, and Wag of Tampa

If you are interested in joining our Animal Friends Sustainers Circle by making a five year pledge of $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000 per year, please contact Nancy McCall at (813) 774-4311.

Lunch attendees visiting with one of our adorable adoptables.

Speaker Dwight Raines was surprised to see his favorite foster, “Princess”.

Sherry Silk (left) with Board Member Cynthia Sarff, Emcee

Sheena Parveen, Dwight Raines and Ben Moehnert.

Photos courtesy of KristaSparkmanphotography.com


The Annual Tree of Love …This year our Annual

“Tree of Love” is again going virtual!

Visit our website and watch the holiday scene evolve as people purchase “lights”, “ornaments”, “gifts”, and other holiday decorations!!

In addition to being able to purchase various items online, most items can also be purchased using the form below.

To participate online visit: www.humanesocietytampa.org

All donations will help care for the homeless animals at HSTB!

I want to help decorate the Virtual Holiday Room! Number of Tree Lights _____________ @ $5 each for a total of $ _______________

Number of Ornaments ______________ @ $10 each for a total of $ _______________

Number of Gifts ___________________ @ $25 each for a total of $ _______________

Number of Stockings _______________ @ $50 each for a total of $ _______________

Number of Candy Canes ___________ @ $100 each for a total of $ ______________

Number of Wreaths ________________ @ $200 each for a total of $ ______________

Total Amount Enclosed $ ________________

This gift is in honor of: ___________________________________________________________________

** Please specify “L” for light, “O” for ornament, “G” for gift, “S” for stocking, “C for candy cane”, or “W” for wreath, after each name **

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________________

Credit Card: _____________________________________________ Exp: __________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________

Mail to: Humane Society of Tampa BayAttn: Tree of Love

3607 N. Armenia Ave.Tampa, FL 33607


A dog came into the Wellness Clinic in a pitiful state. The animal would not eat or drink, and was vomiting and defecating blood. The client did not have any money, but this dog needed help. We had x-rays taken and found an obstruction. Dr. Yeruva immediately took it into surgery. A corn cob was removed from this poor dog’s stomach! He was hospitalized in our clinic for 2 days to make sure everything healed well and was returned to his owner with a warning to keep an eye on what the dog eats.

Photo of the actual nickel taken from the cat’s stomach.

HSTB Wellness Clinic…Making a Difference….

A woman came into our Wellness Clinic with a pit bull puppy that she had found in the river. He had been tied all over with fishing line and was floating between two pieces of wood when she rescued him. He was covered in insect bites and small wounds, and frankly lucky to be alive. We treated his wounds, gave him his first set of vaccinations, and sent him home with antibiotics. Three weeks later she returned with the pup for its booster vaccines and he had healed beautifully. Not only that, but he is now fat, happy, and obviously in a loving home that will treat him as a member of the family.

A woman brought her cat into the Wellness Clinic because she was not eating and was starting to act lethargic. Dr. Yeruva did his examination and sent her out to get the cat’s intestinal tract x-rayed. When she came back with the x-rays, it was found that there was what looked like a metal ring blocking the cat’s intestines! We immediately scheduled her surgery with Dr. Bard, but we were all wondering how on earth does a cat end up swallowing a ring?? Once the surgery was performed and we spoke with the client, we got our answer.

Dr. Bard removed the obstruction, and after looking at it, we saw that it was a nickel! Only the outside of a nickel is actually silver and the thinner coating on the center of the coin had been eaten away while inside the cat’s body to make a donut shape. We called the client to let her know the cat was doing well, and soon found out that her child had a habit of ‘flicking’ coins to make them spin on their sides across the floor. Apparently, this spinning nickel looked like a yummy toy to the cat! Needless to say, she has asked her child not to do that with the cat around anymore.

Happy and healthy at home!


Volunteer of the Quarter…This quarter, we would like to spotlight Krista Sparkman. Krista became a volunteer in June of 2010. When she volunteers at the shelter, you’ll see her doing what she does best…taking pictures. Krista is a professional photographer who is passionate about saving animals. She comes in every week and takes adorable photos of our dogs and cats and puts them on our web site. To see the animals through her eyes is amazing! She really makes the animals personalities come through in her pictures. And it helps them to get adopted when potential adopters can see the sparkle in their eyes from the web site. Krista has an amazing ability for bringing out the beauty in every animal. Thank you Krista for being a voice for the animals…through your camera lens!

In the fall of 2009 volunteer Angela Kent started collecting pet food for Casper’s Cupboard to help feed hungry animals in the Tampa Bay community. She started with two pet food drives at AT&T and over the last two years has been able to add several other locations.

The following groups have held one or two food drives a year for Casper’s Cupboard:

AT&T Pioneers - Tampa Mixed Club chapterHappy Tails Pet Sitting - Citrus Park

Incarnation Catholic SchoolSt. Timothy Catholic ChurchSt. Mark’s Catholic Church

Sacred Heart Academy Student CouncilSacred Heart Catholic Church

The locations below have had continuous food drives in their stores for the last two years.

Barks by the Bay - Hyde ParkDog Lovers - CarrollwoodThe Hound’s Meow - Lutz

Petco - OdessaRoyal Pets - Northdale

Through October of 2011 Angela has helped collect 27,000 pounds of pet food!!

A special thank you to Angela for all of her hard work and devotion to making sure community animals don’t go hungry!

If you would like to donate to Casper’s Cupboard, please drop off any cat or dog food at the shelter during normal business hours.

One Person Can Make a Difference! …


Successful Adoptions

We adopted Sophie two months ago. She is an amazing dog who has added so much joy to our home. She goes pretty much everywhere with us, and loves to ride in the car and go on long walks. She is such a blessing to our family, and we are forever grateful we decided to stop by the Humane Society that day. We are also so thankful to the person who found her and brought her in. She’s in a “forever home” and is being loved and cared for the way she deserves.

- Pam Curry

I just want to say thanks to everyone that helped my family get Zuko and a special thanks to all who supported him in making him a part of our life. He was shy at first which is to be expected in a new home but after a couple of hours he made his way around and is doing very well at this time. He’s very cuddly and playful.

- Robert Till

We went to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in November, 2010. It was our first visit to the shelter and had no intention on bringing home a dog that day. Soon we came across a little 6 pound chiweenie puppy. Once we got him out into the play pen his vibrant personality showed quickly. Jack formally known as ‘Henry’ has grown to be a huge part of our family. He loves going for long walks, snuggling, running laps around the house, and playing with his many many toys. Thank you Humane Society for bringing such a joy to our lives!

- Jessie Wheeler

After years of longing for a dog of our own, we found Wilfred at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. We knew instantly this was our new companion and best friend. The staff at the shelter was so friendly and thorough during the adoption process, answering all of our questions and sending us off with the tools we needed to be successful puppy parents. Wilfred has since become the love of our lives. He loves to go on runs, play fetch, and go to the dog park. Thank you to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay staff for uniting us with Wilfred, who brings such joy and happiness to our lives.

-Alexis Huggins and Jason Childs


Special Thanks...

K-Force helped raise over 1,200 pounds of pet food donations!

Thanks to Global Alliance for Rabies Control and Pfizer Animal Health for donating 250

doses of rabies vaccines.

Thank you New York Life employees for donating a day of volunteering!

HSTB board member and Founder& CEO of Talk Fusion with Sherry Silk at Talk Fusion’s Vision Corporate event. Talk

Fusion associates donated almost $13,000 to honor Bob and join in the commitment of

helping homeless animals at HSTB.

The kitties at HSTB thank the Town and Country Senior Center ladies who made cat

blankets!

Thank you Outback Steakhouse for donating a work day to HSTB!

A SPeCIAl THAnkS To THe followInG ComPAnIeS for HelPInG HSTB!

Barking Deals.comCitigroup Clear Channel Outdoor AdvertisingColumbia Restaurants Glazer Children’s MuseumGlazer Family FoundationJulie & Minh Ho

Hyde Park Village Hydrodog Mobile Pet GroomingIdexx KForce Outback Restaurants PAR, Inc.Painting with a TwistPetco Foundation

PfizerSubaruTalk FusionTampa Bay BuccaneersUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of TampaWillis of FloridaYard of Ale

NOveMBeR 2011November 25thThe virtual Holiday Room goes live today!visit www.humanesocietytampabay.comAnd help decorate the room!

DeCeMBeR 2011Yard of Ale hosts “Ales for Tails” The First Saturday of every Month Join us on Saturday, December 3rd from 5pm-7pm at Yard of Ale located at 406 South Howard Avenue. Enjoy drink specials and chance drawings with your four legged friends, all for a $5.00 donation that will benefit the animals at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. We hope you and your four legged friends can join us for a yapping good time!

International Plaza Photos with Santa and PetsSunday, December 4th 8am-10amSunday, December 11th 8am-10amPlease join us at the Grand Court at International Plaza with your furry friend(s) to have your holiday picture taken. For photo pricing, please call International Plaza at 813-342-3780.

Photos with Santa and Pets at HSTBSaturday, December 17th 1pm-4pmSunday, December 18th 1pm-4pmPlease join us at HSTB’s gazebo with your animals to have your holiday picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

HOWLiday Block PAWty in Hyde Park villageDecember 15th; 6pm- 9pmProceeds Benefit the Humane Society of Tampa BayHyde Park Village You and your 4 legged friends are invited to join us for a yip-yapping good time at the courtyard area outside of Downtown Dogs, located at 1631 West Snow Circle in Hyde Park Village. You’ll have a chance to win great prizes while enjoying drink specials and give-aways/discounts at participating Hyde Park establishments for you and your furry friend(s).

jANuARY 2012Tampa Bay Society Chili Salsa Cook-OffSaturday, january 14th; 1pm – 5pmEast Lake Woodlands Country ClubDo you have what it takes to win the first ever Tampa Bay Society Chili/Salsa Bowl? Put your team together and show us how it’s done! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

MARCH 201225th Annual BARK in the PARK Fundraising Walk for the AnimalsSaturday, March 10th; 8:30am - 12 noon At Al Lopez Park You can make a difference! Collect donations as a “pack” or individual walker to help the Humane Society of Tampa Bay provide shelter, food, spay/neuter services and medical care for the thousands of animals that are relinquished to our shelter each year!

Dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing

care and comfort for companion animals in need.

Humane Society of Tampa Bay

3607 N Armenia Ave.Tampa, FL 33607

(813) 876-7138www.humanesocietytampa.org

Adoption Hours:Sunday

Noon - 5:00 p.m.MondayClosed

Tuesday & WednesdayNoon - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Friday, SaturdayNoon - 5:00 p.m.

Spay/Neuter ClinicMonday - Friday

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(813) 870-3304

Wellness ClinicThursday-Sunday

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.(813) 870-3304

Call for an appointment.Walk-ins also accepted until 1:30pm.

Calendar of Events

For more information on upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Special Events at 813-876-4150 or [email protected]

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