Spring2016

SERVING ANIMALS AND THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1952P.O. Box 147 • Charles Town, WV 25414 • 304-725-0589 • www.awsjc.org

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HAPPY CATS AND CUSTOMERS It took two years of raising funds to make the new cat room a reality. The new lobby, cat room and cat colony were completed in the fall of 2015. Not only are the cats happier but so are the staff and customers! With the funds raised from two Valentine’s dinner/ auctions, the lobby, restroom, hallway, and cat room all received new tile floors. The cat room was reconfigured for the new Mason cages, which allow cats to move more freely in their caged areas. They can climb up and down and have beds on various levels with the litter boxes at the bottom, hidden for more privacy. A separate bank of cat condos was purchased with the

funds from a grant from the Parkersburg Community Foundation- Ruth Hornbrook Memorial Fund. This bi-level condo allows cats to visit each other by way of portals or the unit can be closed off for separate quarters. A glass door separates the cat room from the cat colony. This is a small area with areas for sleeping, climbing, and play . Three large glass windows and a glass door allow visitors to watch the cats interact from the lobby. The lobby was upgraded with new office furniture, cabinets and chairs. Stop by the shelter and see how the community has helped change the lives of the cats and kittens as they wait for loving homes.

Panera’s Ten Year Commitment to AWSThe local Panera Bread franchise, comprised of 14 bakery-cafés along the Blue Ridge Mountains, presented the

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County (AWS-JC) with a donation of $1650.00 on Tuesday, March 8th. AWS-JC is the “Operation Dough-Nation” partner of our local Ranson Panera Bread and this $1650.00 contributed to their total

contribution of $20,000 over the past 10 years. Panera’s Community Operation Dough-Nation program focuses on bringing Panera and its customers together to make a difference in the community. The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County has been a partner since 2006. Contributions from this year’s donation were made to sponsor AWS’s new cat room and to help with renovation of its older dog kennels.

Dedicated Board Members Will Be Missed

After years of dedicated service, Ann Trumble and Anne Marie Kohlhepp have retired from their positions on our Board of Directors.

Ann Trumble began volunteering for AWS in 2002. She was elected to our Board and served as treasurer from 2003 to 2015. Thanks to her expertise, AWS was able to enter into the 21st century with all finances recorded on Quick Books, allowing for easy access of all information, including budgets, payroll, donations, shelter costs, veterinarian costs, utilities and all types of income that is generated annually. Serving as treasurer was comparable to a full time job and she did it all with ease and patience. She is now retired from NIH and enjoys life at Shenandoah Farm with her husband, Tom, sister, Alice, three horses, four dogs, and one cat.

Anne Marie Kohlhepp joined the Board in 2006 and almost immediately became chair of the Renovations Committee and instituted an annual fundraiser –the Valentine’s Dinner and Auction, held at the Hollywood Casino to benefit our Capital Campaign funding. This year’s seventh annual Valentine’s event had a sold out attendance and raised more money than any other year, with a profit exceeding $34,000! Anne Marie was relentless in her endeavor resulting in a new isolation facility, a new cat room, offices and upgrades to our existing facility. Her Renovations Committee members, Board members, shelter staff and our dogs and cats are grateful for her tenacity and fortitude in accomplishing these improvements for the betterment of the lives of all of the animals at the shelter. Anne Marie works from home with the company of three dogs. She is also kept busy with two

grandchildren and twins on the way.

Thank you to both of these wonderful women and their years of hard work, dedication and friendship.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Dunn, PresidentDottie Kracke, Vice PresidentJill Bonvillain, TreasurerJudith Cain, Recording SecretaryAnna Mary Walsh, Corresponding SecretaryJanet Bailey Jeff BreseeKay BreseePam BushDixie DunnMina GoodrichJan Kletter, MDDawn RodgersJane TarnerDannie Walls

SHELTER STAFFShelter Manager - Gwen SheltonAnimal Care Coordinator - Andrea CarrollKennel Assistants - Carrie Angel, Robert Back, Michela Cipriano, Cindy Hawes and Susie Jennings

NEWSLETTEREditors - Dixie Dunn, Jane Tarner, Anna Mary Walsh

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DONATED BY:Anna Mary Walsh, Bill DunnWebsite supported by: Bill and Dixie DunnWebmaster - Bill Dunn

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

DINNER/AUCTIONS A GREAT BENEFIT FOR AWSTwice a year, the auction committees work very hard to have successful events. Both events have a wonderful dinner, raffles and over 100 silent auction items and 10 live auction items. The Howl-O-Ween Dinner and Auction held on Oct. 24th was very well attended, with many who enjoyed dressing up for the costume contest. Each year the attendees become more and more creative with their scary and/or funny costumes and makeup. This year was the ninth and most successful Howl-O-Ween event with over $20,000 raised! The money generated from this event went directly to operating

expenses and care for the shelter animals. The Valentine’s Dinner/Auction, held on Feb. 13th, had a sold out crowd, raising over $34,000 to help fund the renovations of the dog kennels. Many thanks to all who attended and to the individuals and businesses who donated items and sponsored the event, and to the Hollywood Casino for hosting the event. These success stories would not happen without the support of the community. Mark your calendar for this year’s Howl-O-Ween Dinner and Auction on Oct. 29th.

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SPREAD THE WORD!!!DINE OUT AND HELP HOMELESS PETS

The Animal Welfare Society continues to participate in Applebee’s Dining to Donate program. Dine at Applebee’s in Charles Town on the first Thursday of each month and Applebee’s will donate 20% of your bill to the Animal Welfare Society. Bring in the flyer printed from the AWS website – www.awsjc.org or mention Animal Welfare Society to your server. AWS is also participating in the Dining for Dollars fundraiser at Glory Days Grill in Ranson from January 1st to December 31st, 2016. When you dine at Glory Days Grill in Ranson, the restaurant will contribute 10% of your total food purchases to the Animal Welfare Society. You must keep the copy of your guest check (not credit card receipt), and either mail it to: AWS, P.O. Box 147, Charles Town, WV, 25414, place it in the collection box at Petco in Ranson, give to a Board member, or drop it off at the shelter on Leetown Pike.This is a great opportunity to grab your family and friends, enjoy a great meal and help support the efforts of AWS to help take care of the needs of the abandoned, abused and surrendered animals of Jefferson and surrounding counties.

SPONSORS FOR VALENTINE’S DINNER AND AUCTIONGreat Dane $1,000-Panera Bread Company

Bernese Mountain - $500Mina Goodrich and Larry Dean- In Honor of Wally and Otis; Dannie Wall and Wayne Braunstein- In Memory of Bluesette; Rob and Mary Logan Hoxton- In Memory of Lucy, Windstock and Elliott; Jill Bonvillain- JLB Business Solutions-In Memory of Blue and Emily; Guy Chicchirichi; Sheehan Insurance Group; Bank of Charles Town; Tri-State Fence and Lawn; Gaggle Empire LLC.

Italian Greyhound $250The Kohlhepp Family- In memory of Helen and Ray Kohlhepp; Jane Tarner- In Memory of Joey Long, North Jefferson Elementary’s school dog of 13 years; Jeff and Kay Bresee- In Memory of Molly, AWS graduate; United Bank- Charles Town Team; United Bank,; River Riders, Inc.; J&K Precision Auto Care; Stephen Skinner; Neal and Alice Barkus; Country Roads Car Club.

Toy Pomeranian $100 and upPaul and Elizabeth Welch; Jean Neely; Candy Cain- In Memory of Harley; Gagan Singh, M.D.; Thomassen Ford; Jefferson Security Bank; Apple Tree Animal Clinic; Susan Brown and Arthur Wineburg; Mindy May and Meredith Adams– For Cats Only; Barbara Spicher and Martin Burke; The Medical Eye Center; Kable Team Realty, LLC.

SPONSORS FOR PAWS AND CLAWS HOWL-O-WEEN DINNER AND AUCTIONTop Dog- $1,000Mina Goodrich and Larry Dean- In Honor of Wally and Otis; McKinney’s Auto Repair and 24-Hour Towing; Sheehan Insurance Group-William Patrick Sheehan.

Cool Cat- $500Dannie Wall and Wayne E. Braunstein- In Honor of Scooter and Lucy; Jane Tarner- In Memory of John Clinton; J and K Precision Auto Care; JLB Business Solutions- In Memory of Blue Bonvillain; Don Amoroso and Fran Phillips.

Classy Canine –$250Cornerstone Lawn Services, LLC; Jan & Maggie Kletter; WGAM Inc-Tracy & George Moody.

Cat’s Meow- $100BVintage ;William and Judith Reichardt; Andy’s Pizza; Apple Tree Animal Clinic; Stephen Skinner.

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CAN YOU HELP US FIND A LOVING HOME?

MESHE By Gwen Shelton This is the story of a new beginning for one old backyard dog. Meshe started this new journey

on the day that a neighbor noticed her tethered in the back yard of a house that was recently left vacant. Can you imagine any owner simply packing everything up and leaving their supposed pet tied out in the back yard with no way to get food or water or help in the event of extreme weather? This was Meshe’s plight until a concerned neighbor felt she simply had to act. She went to the house and unchained Meshe and brought her home with her. This was no easy thing to do since she had dogs of her own at home and soon found that Meshe would not blend with the family pets. Undaunted, she made a warm comfortable space in a weather tight shed and saw to it that Meshe received the appropriate care. After a visit to the vet she put her on a balanced diet with supplements to help Meshe with a skin condition that had been worsened by her outdoor life. Of course, she knew the shed was far from an ideal situation for Meshe and she began to look for a better place for her to live. During this search she reached out to AWSJC who did promise a future spot at the shelter when something opened up. Meshe was surrendered to the AWSJC shelter on April 30th 2015. Meshe has several characteristics that make adoption opportunities few and far between. Meshe is a black dog with bully breed in her and she is also an older adult. Her exact age is unknown as her teeth are very worn down, but the greying muzzle does suggest some years. With all these strikes against her, Meshe still maintains a very good attitude and is energetic and happy with any attention she receives. More recently, in November of 2015, we were visited by a volunteer who thought she

might like to try fostering a dog for us. Several dogs were considered for foster but Meshe seemed to stand out for her as really needing the help. So, on November 16, 2015, Meshe went into a foster home. Meshe is still in that foster home today. The original person who found her, Christine Kain, still supports Meshe’s financial needs, whether it is a bath at the local vet, food and supplements or flea and heartworm treatment. Christine’s devotion to the care and future happiness of this dog is overwhelming and we want to thank her for all the care she has and continues to give. Meshe’s foster care giver, Terri Mehling, has taken on not only the home care for Meshe but also the job of teaching her better social skills so that she will make a better pet when she finds that forever home she needs so badly. We appreciate Terri’s willingness to open her home and her heart to help a deserving animal. The happy ending to Meshe’s story has yet to be written but as long as we have people like Christine and Terri, dogs like Meshe still have a chance. If you would like to consider adopting Meshe or any of our other deserving pets, please contact the shelter or stop in.

A FAIRY TALE THAT NEEDS A HAPPY ENDING! by Abby Horner There once was a puppy named Diamond who ended up at the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County along with her siblings. One by one, her brothers and sisters found homes, but still Diamond remained. Then, one happy day, a family came to take Diamond to her very own “forever home”.....but, along came the villains of the story - the bad old Homeowner’s Association which told her new owners that Pit Bull Terriers were not welcome in the land. So, sadly, Diamond was returned to AWS. She waited and waited some more, then found another family to take her in. Unhappily, they had another dog and Diamond is a princess who requires her home to be dog and cat free (although she adores humans). So back came the poor girl to AWS. Yet a third time she found a home - only to come back shortly afterwards because she had “too much energy”. Time passed, five YEARS worth of time, and Diamond is still looking for that “forever” home. AWS is sure that, somewhere out there, there is a hero or heroine to this story, who can make her wish come true! If Diamond is offered a treat, she will smack her lips.

She knows sit, speak, and give paw commands, and loves her stuffed toys. She’s intelligent, strong and confident as any lady should be! She is currently in training, so that she accepts a muzzle and can venture on walks where there might be other dogs. We expect her to pass with flying colors.

Diamond must be the only animal in the home, but she loves humans and is eager to learn. What a happy day it would be for her to go to a real home!

Baby Buck Marmalade Jack

WE STILL NEED HOMES!

BRUCE WAYNE by Andrea Carroll When AWS staff came to work on December 23, 2014, they found that someone had left a surprise waiting for them in a backpack on the porch. When they unzipped the backpack, a cat popped out! He was a Cornish Rex who was very eager to get out and make some new friends. He was very thin with jaundiced skin, and, at first, his age was hard to determine because he had no teeth. He was left with no note, only a book about the Cornish Rex breed and a kitty sweater. Animal Care Coordinator, Andrea Carroll, who was then a volunteer, took him into her home as a foster. His giant ears meant he needed a “bat” name, so he became Bruce Wayne (he was too elegant for “Batman”). A vet checkup revealed that Bruce Wayne was about fifteen years old, severely malnourished, and his body had gone into starvation mode, resulting in fatty liver disease. The remedy was good food and lots of it, a plan with which he was on board 100% ! He spent the first two days at Andrea’ s house eating a half-can of food every couple hours. His vet prescribed two different medications to get his liver back in shape. Fast forward a year, and Bruce Wayne has settled into the Carroll house as if he’d been there all his life— making his foster family a foster failure. He is still on medications to keep his liver healthy and has a mild heart murmur that he sees a cardiologist for once a year. He enjoys riding around the house on Andrea’s shoulder and sleeps in the Carrolls’ bed snuggled up under the blankets next to Andrea. He’s very popular at his vet (he’s been referred to as “the best cat ever” by the techs), came within three votes of winning a featured spot in his cardiologist’s annual calendar, and was the poster boy for AWS’ Paws & Claws Halloween event. THE KITTY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD by Jane Tarner Remember the 40 inches of snow that blew into our area at the end of January? The snow was not the only thing that blew into

my back yard. As I sat in my warm kitchen watching the snow fall, I heard a meow. Not surprising when you have 5 cats, but it sounded different and farther away. I turned on the porch light and then I saw it. A small gray kitten was sitting on my deck railing with a lump of snow on its head, meowing loudly. “Oh, no”, I thought to myself, “I don’t need this with 30 plus inches of snow coming”. But I knew I couldn’t leave it out there in the storm. I opened the door and it ran under my deck. I checked my outdoor cat house next to my back door to see if it was still protected from the snow. It was, so I could only hope the kitten would be smart enough to get inside it. I never heard the meow again and assumed it went home. The next morning the day long shoveling began. As I finished a path to my heat pump, I heard a MEOW! “Really, you are stuck under the deck?” With snow totally covering any way to get out, I began shoveling a path to the deck door so I could open it and it could come out. Thirty minutes later ,the snow was removed and the door was open. “Here Kitty, Kitty”- not a sound or sight of the kitten. At least it could get out and I headed up the steps to the back door. “Meow, meow”- out comes the kitten from the cat house!!! “You couldn’t

have done this before I shoveled!” I scolded as it purred and rubbed up against my legs. So another cat took residence in the large cage in the basement away from my other cats, which were not happy. The kitten was friendly and I was able to determine it was a female. I named her Nora after the Nor’easter and promised to get her spayed and then to the shelter. My friends laughed as I held her in my arms as she purred and declared “I am not keeping her”. But I was sure I was not. She got spayed, recuperated in my basement and went to a foster home. Her foster home was great, but she would not come out of the room. So back to me she came to get socialized. When I let her out of the carrier, she walked over to the cat door, went through it into the litter box room, used the litter box, came back out the door and looked at me as if to say “Any questions?” I am now the president of FFA- Foster Failures of America. Wanna Join?

SPIKE by Shawn Wedhorn My son and I adopted Spike. We love Spike so much!! He’s a chill dog, which I need and he’s loving and sweet and really smart and he’s incredibly patient. Spike has done so much more though. He doesn’t even know. I want you to know because this awesome dog has given me a new outlook on life. I spent a year in Afghanistan, as a contractor, not in the service. But I’ve been a military brat and a military wife all my life. I saw this as a chance to make my contribution to our country. I didn’t come back the same. I was angry-- sooo angry-- and all the other things. It was like my life stopped for a year but everyone else just kept going without me. I was very depressed. Long story short, my marriage fell apart and it took a year just to find a job. My son and I moved into our own place in April. Then I lost my cat of fifteen years in July. I spiraled down into depression. Spike is pulling me out of the depths of hell. He has given me a reason to get out of bed as well as to get out of the house when we go for our walks. I see how he loves to just stretch and roll in the grass. He sits on my lap while I cry but he always makes me smile. I love this dog!!!!! Thank You. 5

HAPPY TAILS

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Bow Wows of Thanks for AWS Wish list Items and Monetary Donationsfrom Businesses, Schools and County Organizations

Panera Bread Café 4461; The Petco Foundation; Glenn Edwards-Children’s Tennis Program Jefferson County Memorial Park; Hollywood Casinos; PGPresents, LLC; Charles Town Lodge No 948; Kabletown C.E.O.S. Club of JC; Shepherdstown Women’s Club (for all the great work you do); New Street United Methodist Church; University Health; Nicole Boulay- Loudoun Water;

Steve Yendrzeski; Sam Madkour; Ginny Taylor - PC Construction; Wright Denny Intermediate School; Jennifer Poteet for Driswood Elementary; Shepherdstown Elementary School; C.W. Shipley Elementary Second Grade; Martin & Seibert LLC; Wee Disciples Christian Academy; Potomac Family Dining Group ( Applebee’s); United Way of Frederick County,MD; J&K

Precision Auto Care,;Michele Terwilliger (Silpada); Clovers in Action 4-H Club; North Jefferson Elementary School – In Memory of Joey Long, NJE school dog; Smile.Amazon; Country Roads Car Club; McKinney’s Auto Repair; Glory Days; Country Clover;

4H-Club, United Way of Allegheny County, MD; Wright Denny K-Kids Club;Key Club -Jefferson High School.

Purrs of Thanks to our Wish List Donors Susan Pipes; Susan Destephanis; Marjorie Gaestel; Cheryl Beuning; Dee Hanna; Kathy Hamer; Betsy Mead; Tammy Kirik;

Susan Pipes; Lisa Jacob; Jesse McKnight; Dawn Rodgers; Charlene Fraysier; Carole Bassett; Alicia Ring; Dara Ritter; Linda Small; Judy Sager; Gayle and Earl Johnson; Abbey Horner; Paul Buscher; Elizabeth Stagner; Mary Simpson; Mark Rhoads; Nancy Fishenden,; Pamela Bush & Peter Rublee; Kayla & Ryleigh Hollowman; Denise Pohill; David and Gwen Boltson; Debby Kay; Sarah Lueck; Jan Dandrigi; Patricia C Scott,; Kim Thomas; Gayle Chapman; Kathleen Vasconcelos;

Ray Casiano; Melica D Propst; Christine Reed; Dottie Kracke; Sheri Lehman; Kelly Brown; Dannie Wall; Carol Stokes; Scott Gordon & Noel Laing; Michael Cummings; Bruce Staskiews; Brigid Rofen; Andrea & Dave Carroll; Darieus & Belinda

Zagara; Louis Covey; Deborah & Kevin Crowe; Carole & Lester Henry; Kim & Todd Molnar; Tina Boarman; the customers of Clippers Hair Salon; Jim Lusby-Treber, Jim & Kay Close, Jerry Arvin, Karen & Stephen Scott, Ivy Allison McMullen; Lacy Washabaugh; Rose Jackson; Kim & Todd Molnar; April Burnell; Sarah Samuelson; Catherine Stevens (In Honor of Logan’s birthday); Doris David; Millie Wells; Peter F. Dessauer; Jeff Sargent; Debby Kay; Theresa Rush,;Laura Lazur; Carrie Angel;

Dale Horensky; Angie Faulkner; Marla Seymour; Joe Schill; Angus McDonald; Douglas Evans; Kevin Styles; Melanie Friedman; Chris and Jackie Larson;Calvin S. Stokes, (new refrigerator); Erick Butterworth; Karen Schroyer; George and

Debra Cornwell; L. Narramore; Amy & Steven Secrist;Shaquita M. Basileo; Doneesha Robinson; Michele Terwilliger; Anna Williams; Lou Ann Spaur; Teresa Ballantine-Gossard Melvin Gossard.

Service Donors Businesses and Individuals who have donated time and supplies for Shelter Maintenance

McKinneys Auto Repair; Vital Signs Plus; Home Depot; Bill Dunn; John and Elizabeth Hostler – Greensburg Bed and Biscuit; Barbara Keech Photography; Linda Domer- All About the Dog

Generator DonorsTom Dunn; Jim Rogers/Pat Rissler; Linda Zangla; Holly & Marc Waybright; Helen Burch; Dana Pickles; Robert & Mary Ann Brewster; Fay Tyler; Vicki Lanham; Mina Goodrich & Larry Dean; Mary Murphy Jones; Joyce Herman; Ken & Beth Gilbert; Alcia Quiambao; William Lineburg; Rose Anne Tennant; Roberto & Isabel Depetri; Wanda Miles; Bill & Sandy Coughlin; Anne Kask; June Thompson; Paul & Mary Jackson; Deborah Fisk; Lauren Vogelsong; Ellen McDonough; James & Mary Holland; Carole & Norm Bassett; Henry Willard II; All-Star Animals 4-H Club; Cheryl & Wayne Bennett; E.L. & R.M. Danner; Carol Gallant; Constance Hartman; Brian & Jo Ann Hilger; Jeanne Kushner; Anne Luxford; Kenneth & Betsy Mead; Kathleen & Richard Mills; Jim & Melinda Schmidt;Doris David;

William Binkley; Sheri Crock; Mary Lynn Mauk; Theodore & Sylvia Viands; Tina Larrick; Faye Davenport; Scott & Valerie Campbell; Mary & Maurice Espinosa; Pam Bush; Textile Preservation Assoc.- Cathy Heffner; Steven Moler; Edward Yourkovich; Ellen Murphy; Jeffry Levesque; Dr. Doris Morgan; Tina Lippincott; Candy Cain; Dorothy Mozden; Sylvia Zepp; Nancy Snyder; Laura & Roland Johnson; Emma & James Locke; Gayle Chapman; Kenneth Pohill; Steven & Amanda Bock; Pamela & Daniel Blumenthal; Rosa Hall; Anne Marie Kohlhepp; Dannie Wall & Wayne Braunstein; Patricia Scott; Lee Ann & William Baty; Theresa Barb; Jody Cullen; Laurel Neff; Doreen Neff; Kimberly Bell-Jackson; Joan Pope; Sally Martin; Delores Nicewarner; Santo Richard Miglioris; Michael & Kathleen Sholl; Jennifer Stahl; John & Stephanie Sutton; Andre & Jessica Tuzzio; Nancy Zapotocki; Molly Lapenotiere; Cynthia Hamilton; Frances Keyser; Jane Tarner; Richard & Kathleen Kidwell; Jondra Kershner; Jennifer Perrott; Cynthis Baynham; Lisa & Paul Welch; Joni Miller; Laura Miller; Rose Ann Glover; Guy Chicchirichi; Karen Hill; C.K.

Gund; Pat Fiori; Brenda Winterstine; Brian Steeley; Blanca Haase; Eric & Bridgette Flanagan; Wanda Raczkowski; Janice DeHaven; William Senseney; Andrew Cremia; Kelye McKee; Mitchell Carroll; Russell Jones; Theresa Rush; Betty Jo & Joe Walter; Mary Ann Stevanus; Troy Kemp; Sandra & James Watkins; Carolyn & David Bryant; and Beverly Belchik.

And many thanks to all the businesses, groups and individuals who may have donated to AWS and may have inadvertently been left out of the above donors.

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MEMORIALSIn Memory of Blue Bonvillain-Amanda Stroud, Candy Cain In Memory of John Clinton-Lawrence Phelps, Linda Small, Treva Blackford, Pamela Bush & Peter RubleeIn Memory of William Hepner-Melissa A Boswell, William N. Rinehart, Anne W Carver, Carrie B. Rhodes, Charles W Bolton Jr.,

Julia K Rader, Darryl Coffman, Nancy HepnerIn Memory of Jessie Hicks-Linda BallentineIn Memory of Tenton Nelson Horton- Barbara Humes,

Charlene ClarkIn Memory of her father, William Hepner-Carole HenryIn Memory of William Hepner-Charles Sisson, Jr., Henry &

Barbara Reid, Greg Maddox In Memory of Beth Walsh, with love, Roger & Cindy WebsterIn Memory of Bailey- Ellen McDonoughIn Memory of Chester, Carol Blessing’s beloved dog-Sherry

BrownIn Memory of Winston & Porkchop-Sherry BrownIn Memory of Joseph Abel-Joyce RudnickIn Honor of David Hammer’s many years of community

service- Ann & Tom TrumbleIn Memory of Larry Stillwell- Dottie KrackeIn Memory of her husband, Larry Stillwell-Mary Lou StillwellIn Memory of Patsy Croushorn-Katherine Dunbar, Susan LeeIn Memory of Micki, Nicki, Ginger, Duchess, Princess &

Abbey-Janice BreedenIn Memory of Tenton Nelson Horton, “a dear and loving

man and friend. He was so good to all of his animals & he is greatly missed by his friends in Colorado.”- Carolyn Baldwin

In Memory of Patricia Croushorn- Sandra & Jake GruberIn Memory of Cesarina Wysong- C. Locke WysongIn Memory of Sandra Cookson- Mariland & Charlie LeeIn Memory of her JCAWS best friend for the last 15 years,

Harley- Frances KeyserIn Memory of Frances Latterell- Richard LatterellIn Memory of Nutterbutter, their cat who passed away- Karen

& Stephen ScottIn Memory of Barley & In Honor of Trixie- Janette & Michael

CollinsIn Memory of John Morrison- Susan ParfreyIn Memory of Patrick’s “Woody”- Roger RameyIn Memory of Kitty, Crystal, Impy & Tooey and In Honor of

Buff Cat- Betty Jo & Joe WalterIn Memory of John Morrison-, Susan ParfreyIn Memory of Lily Butler, much loved dog of Linda and Pat

Butler- Jane TarnerIn Memory of Melvin Strider- Gideon Properties, LLCIn Memory of Terry L. Carey- Sylvia Zepp In Memory of Ian Pape’s 32nd B-day- Karen I. McMullenIn Memory of Lily Butler- Stephen & Bridget RothIn Memory of Linda Shackleford- Lincoln Elementary School,

Purcelleville, VAIn Memory of Smokey- Jim KnowltonIn Memory of Mayor David Hamill- Jane TarnerIn Memory of Knotty, beloved cat of Janet Bailey& Rem

Onyshak- Candy Cain, Jane TarnerIn Memory of Dear Smokey- Cat Tails Inc.In Memory of Charles Dillow, Sr. - Jennifer Carlucci, Estate of

Lolee JuddRichardson, Mary & K. Scott Holder, Nutwell Plumbing &

Heating, William Booth In Memory of Jasper, beloved dog of Carolyn Bradford and

Brandeis- Jane Tarner, Candy CainIn Memory of Bradford- Pamela & Daniel Blumenthal

And many thanks to the many businesses, groups and individuals

who may have donated to AWS and may have inadvertently been left out

of the above donors.

In Memory of Joey Long: - North Jefferson Elementary School’s mascot and canine friend of 13 years - Jane Tarner, Rachel Potts, Eileen Davis, William & Patricia Stine, Susan Ingram & Gary Heerd, Marilyn

Hynoski, Mary Jenkins, Cheri C. Perks

In Memory of Charles Redden- David TomickIn Memory of Joey Long- North Jefferson Elementary School-

money generated from a Scentsy saleIn Memory of Geoff Lewis- William & Janice ParrisIn Memory of Beverly Whitmore -Brenda HildebrandIn Memory of Charles Dillow - Engle United Methodist

ChurchIn Memory of Beverly Whitmore - Mary & Maurice EspinosaIn Memory of Beverly Whitmore- David RamsburgIn Memory of Shirley Rickard- Ken Seal Co., Guy

Chicchirichi, Rebecca Kesner, Mary Moffat In Honor of Dr. Jan Kletter- Wayne & Cheryl Bennett In Honor of Rod Glover & Tom Mayes wedding, 10/10/15-

Beth & Mark SeibelIn Honor of Rosemary Wagner-Steve & Bridget RothIn Honor of Connie Clem- Darlene & Diana GrimesIn Honor of Kate & Kevin Gladmon- Carolyn & Don

WhetstoneIn Honor of Maddy, Vicki & Dana Johnston- Carolyn & Don

Whetstone-Thanks to the AWS StaffIn Honor of Donald & Carolyn Whetstone- Dana, Vicki &

Maddy JohnstonIn Honor of Kate and Kevin Gladmon. - Love, Dana, Vicki &

Maddy JohnstonIn Honor of three friends, Terri Ramsey, Donna Kerns, Cindy

Chapman- Tina LarrickIn Honor of her companions, Gretchen & Odi- Helen BurchIn Honor of the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Travis Hessenauer-

Jordan HitrikIn Honor of Margaret Bloom & Kim Hit- Otho S BloomIn Honor of Jeff Bloom & Josie- Otho S BloomIn Honor of Lucy - “Thank you for bringing ‘families’ like

ours together” - Patricia DonohueIn Honor of “My Wonderful Teachers at Charles Town Middle

School”, Ms. Spurlock, Ms. Parker, Ms. Grithith, Ms. Diamond, Ms. Allen, Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Hollcroft, and the office staff- Anna Walter

In Honor of Joe & Beth Caltrider & family- Carol RigglemanIn Honor of Tyler & Mary Mayhew- Carol RigglemanIn Honor of Anna Mary Walsh- Blue Ridge CTC / Enrollment

Management Dept.In Honor of sweet Huckleberry- Treva BlackfordIn Honor of Ellie, Bear, Star, Tommy- Eleanor & David

LeathersIn Honor of his nephew, Jeff Bloom - Otho BloomIn Honor of Debby Kay- Jim Knowlton In Honor of David Hammer’s many years of community service- Ann & Tom Trumble

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ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY “BARK IN THE PARK” SET FOR JUNE 4TH, 2016

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County is having its tenth annual Bark in the Park fundraising event at Jefferson Memorial Park in Charles Town, WV. The event will be held on June 4th (rain date June 5th) from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with registration at 9:30. You and your best doggy pal or pals can participate in a day of fun. There will be a Blessing of the Animals; an Interactive Dog Pledge Walk; canine demonstrations; dog and owner games; canine contests; vendors that include dog

rescues, crafts, products, and delicious food provided by Big Daddy’s BBQ. This year there will also be a microchip clinic for participants at the low cost of $20 per pet! For a doggone good time, plan to spend the day and quality time with your best friend to benefit the homeless pets at the Animal Welfare Society shelter. Registration is a $10.00 donation per dog for the event and your canine friend receives a doggy bandana and goody bag. Collect pledges from friends and family to participate in the Interactive Dog Walk, similar to a walkathon, with suggested pledges beginning at $5.00 per lap. This major fundraiser for the Animal Welfare Society depends on the contributions from these pledges to help sustain the Society’s animal shelter on Leetown Pike and other programs, like spay/neuter and education outreach. Print the Dog Walk Pledge form and Registration Form from the AWS website www.awsjc.org and start collecting pledges now.

HOME DEPOT HONORS JOHN CLINTON by Dixie Dunn John Clinton was a valued employee of the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, but also worked at the Home Depot, and for the Youth Court in Jefferson County as a counselor. John passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2015. He was a champion for dogs, especially troubled dogs as he worked with their behavior and trust to get them to the point of becoming great adoptees into a forever home with a family. He was

a “gentle giant” among us all, becoming a beloved staff member and friend to all with whom he worked, including members of our Board. The employees of Home Depot knew of John’s passion for animals. They contacted AWS to find out about our shelter needs. Last summer and early fall, the shelter was in the process of a major renovation project. The

response by Home Depot staff in helping with general upkeep projects of the facility was overwhelming. I’m not sure there was any one left to work at Home Depot the day they came to help! We had people painting the inside of the shelter, installing a new toilet, planting flowers for the front of the shelter—and all of the supplies were donated by Home Depot. The impact John had on everyone he met was incredible. We laughed, we cried, we made new friends. The work at the shelter was a fitting tribute to John who kept the welfare of the animals close to his heart.

JHS HONORS AWS FOR PARTNERSHIP IN JHS’S WORK EXPLORATION PROGRAM by Jennifer Parker, M.A. Special Education, JHS Transition Coordinator/Special EducatorThe Animal Welfare Society was recognized on Monday, April 25th, at the Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting at 7:00 pm. for its participation with Jefferson High School’s Work Exploration Program since it began in the Spring of 2010. Michela Cipriano is one of our former students and is now an employee at AWS. While our goal is focused on volunteer experience (without expectation to hire) it is always nice to see a success story like Michela. We truly appreciate the opportunity for our students to volunteer. Counting this year, I have had three students go on to pursue a career as a vet tech and it all started with their volunteer experience with the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County! Thank you!!!

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DEDICATED DONORS FOR 2015

Golden Leash Donors $1,000 and upBlue Ridge Bread (Panera); Mitchell Carroll; City of Charles Town; Faye & Henry Davenport; Bill and Dixie Dunn; Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation; Wallace Fauble; Glory Days; Lori Gochenour; Mina Goodric; J & K Precision Auto

Care; JLB Business Solutions; Victoria & Dana Johnston; Marguerite & Jan Kletter; McKinney’s Auto Repair & Towing; Helen & Edward Moore; Charles Town Moose Lodge; Parkersburg Area Community Foundation; PETCO; Patricia Rissler & Jim Rogers; Tracey Rissler; William Patrick Sheehan; Calvin & Carol Stokes; John & Stephanie Sutton; Jane Tarner; Ann

& Tom Trumble; Victoria Weagley & Polly Kuhns; Dannie Wall; Jack & Gretchen Weigel; Bridget Wenner; WGAM, Inc.; Henry Willard; Patrick Winter; Darieus & Belinda Zagara; Michael Zimmerman.

Silver Tag Donors $500-$999Peter Abbrecht; Arnold Amoroso; Norm & Carole Bassett; Jack Blackford; Pam Bush & Peter Rublee;David & Andrea Carroll; James Casey; CEOS of Jefferson County; Sheri Crock; C.W. Shipley Elementary School; Dale DeYoung; Scott Gordon; Michelle Griffith; Karla Hanes; Michelle Harris; Rebecca Horn; Ethyl Hornbeck; Elizabeth Hostler; Hoxton

Financial, Inc.; Richard Kidwell; Dottie & John Kracke; James & Debbie Lancaster; Harrison & Vicki Lanham; Jacqueline & Christopher Larsen; Robin Mose; PGPresents, LLC; James Poulson; Alcia Quiamboa; Steve & Bridget Roth; Taylor

Mountain Farm; Katherine Upton; Andrew Wandler.

Best Friends Donors $250-$499Janet Bailey; Jill Bonvillain; Helen Burch; Candy Cain; Gayle Chapman; Guy Chicchirichi; Cornerstone Lawn Services,

LLC; James Curtis; Tom Dunn;Mary Elizabeth Gano; Karen Glennon; Colleen Happy; Cathy Heffner; Carole Henry; Deborah Hill; Karen Hill; James Holland; Paul Jackson; Sandra Jenkins; James Keel; Richard Latterell; Mary Lynn

Mauk;Virginia Mitchell; Doreen Neff; Lisa Ocasio; Roger and Wanda Perry; Progressive Printing; Roger Ramey; Mark Reinhart; Dawn Rodgers; Karen Scott; Shepherd University; Anne & Dennis Small; Tim Smearman; Beverly Snaman;

Kasra & Shawn Statler; Susan Stevenson; Tastefully Simple; Textile Preservation Assoc.; Theodore & Sylvia Viand; Lisa Welch; Carolyn Whetstone.

Barks and Meows Donors $100-$249Meredith Adams; Sherry & Jo Adams; Apple Tree Animal Clinic; Stephen Arnold; Avalanche Services, LLC; B.Vintage;

Carolyn Baldwin; Linda Ballentine; Theresa Barb; Betsy Barker; Alice Barkus; Barry Bartow; Christopher Basch; Lee Ann Baty; Mary Bell; Kimberly Bell-Jackson; Cheryl Bennett; Kristy Benton-Grover; Black Dog Coffee Company, LLC; Treva

Blackford; Pamela Blumenthaul; Tina Boarman; David & Gwen Boltson; Stephen Boykin; Jeff Bresee; Sherry Brown; Linda Butler; Elizabeth & Dino Carson; Kabletown CEOS Club; Marie Cipriano; Michael Collins; Dale Comstock; Kimberly

Comstock; Mildred Contrino; Sandra Coughlin; Louis Covey; Jared Creel; Tina & Randy Creller; Kevin & Deborah Crowe; Claude Cyr; Darnell & Compan;, Doris David; Eileen Davis; Rebecca Davis; Mike Decelie; Vincent DeSantis;

Sandra D’Onofrio; Thomas Doyle; Tracy Eastman; Mary Ellis; Paul & Cathy Espinosa; Gary & Elizabeth Fazenbaker; L. Feder; Karen Fellers; Patricia Fiori; Carol & Paul Fisher; Lisa Fitterer; Brigette Flanagan; Charlene Fraysier; Diane Friis; Rose Ann Glover; Tracy Goglio; Michael Gouzie; Darlene Grimes; C K Gund; Kathy Hamer; Daranell Hanna; Dorothy Harman; Barbara Heinz, Kathryn Henry, Nancy Hepner, Carolyn Holcomb, Abigail Horner, Patricia Humphreys, Jack Huyett; Paul & Mary Jackson; Jefferson Security Bank; Pamela Johnson; Mary Murphy Jones; Charlie Keeling; Ken Seal

Co.; Anne & Tom Kerfoot; Jondra Kershner; Frances Keyser; Anne Marie Kohlhepp; Ray Kohlhepp; Jeanne Kushner; Tina & Mark Larrick; Eleanor Leathers’ Emma & James Locke; William Lutman; Greg Maddox; Beth Manzuk; Angus

McDonald; Ellen McDonough; Nancy McLoughlin; Ivy Allison McMullen; Betsy Mead; Santo Migliorise; Laura Miller; Steven Moler; Tracey & George Moody; Michele Moskowitz; Dorothy Mozden; Mr. P’s Emporium; Nancy Myers, Laurel Neff; New Street United Methodist Church; William & Delores Nicewarner; Anne Oxfort; Susan Pellish; Gavin & Patricia Perry; R Piper; Shay Potter; Mary Propst; Melica Propst; Wanda Raczkowski; Henry & Barbara Reid; Matthew Ridgeway;

Dara Lynn Ritter; Gerald & Kristy Ross; Joyce Rudnick; R Kent Schreiber; Patricia Scott; Alicia Secatello; Elizabeth Senseney; William Senseney; Shepherdstown Women’s Club; Charles Sisson; Stephen Skinner; Rebecca Smith-Kevern; Nan & Ed Snyder; Clifford Starliper Jr; Brian Steeley; Mary Stevanus; Phillip & Pamela Stevens; Kevin Stiles; Mary Lou Stillwell; Amanda Stroud; Karen Swanson; June & William Thompson; Charles Towle; Cheryl Turner; Tammy Turner;

Fay Smith Tyler; Evan Vass; Mary Via; VIP Boarding Kennel; Anna Mary & Gary Walsh; Betty Jo Walter; William Warren; Washington Humane Society; Sandra Watkins; Donald Watts; Rosalind Welsh; Patricia Willingham; Angela & David Wilt;

Brenda Winterstine; Eleanora Worth; Joan Wyant; Locke Wysong; Edward Yourkovich.

Biweekly / Monthly / Quarterly DonorsJacqueline Larsen; Meredith Adams; Cheryl Bennet; Mitchell Carroll; Mary Ellis; Mary Elizabeth Gano;Victoria & Dana

Johnston; Michele Moskowitz; R. Kent Schreiber; Bridget Wenner; Jacqueline Larsen; Wallace Fauble

And many thanks to the many businesses, groups and individuals who may have donated to AWS and may have inadvertently been left out of the above donors.

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Board member Dixie Dunn, volunteer Rem Onashak , and manager Gabrielle Harter take a break in the kitchen during the Applebees FlapJack fundraiser, which

raised over $1,400Wright Denny K Kids made dog and cat toys for the cats and dogs at the shelter.

North Jefferson Elementary School donated supplies and over $1,000 in monetary donations from staff and students. These donations were in

memory of their beloved school dog of thirteen years, Joey Long. Pictured is Joey’s owner, NJE school teacher, Lisa Long.

Pictured from left to right Pam Bush- Volunteer Coordinator, Dannie Wall- Board member; Robert Back; Bill Dunn-President; Ann

Trumble, former Treasurer.

CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS At AWS, we benefit from having an amazing group of volunteers whose talents and interests are deep and varied. Whether they’ve worked at training dogs, are experienced landscapers, or possess social media savvy, volunteers are encouraged to bring their skills and interests to their volunteer experience. In this way, our organization gains a wealth of know-how and expertise that we could not otherwise afford as a small non-profit, dependent on donations and fundraising efforts. At the same time, we hope that our volunteers gain enjoyment from sharing their abilities with us and the animals. We’re not unusual in our reliance on the help of talented volunteers. Today, all non-profits cultivate volunteer programs. What sets AWS apart is the level of commitment that our volunteers demonstrate in their daily care of our cats and dogs, in their efforts at monthly adoption events, and in staffing the ongoing fundraisers we must hold to keep our doors open and ensure that much needed improvements happen. In an effort to acknowledge and honor the work of these terrific people, AWS instituted the designation of an annual Volunteer of the Year Award in January, for the past year, 2015. Two recipients were named, Mary Lynn Mauk, was recognized for her dedication to the cats of AWS, and Robert Back, for his sustained efforts with some of our more challenged dogs. Both of these dedicated volunteers received a framed document during a short ceremony at the shelter, as well as our huge thanks! Continuing this effort, Dottie Kracke, Board Vice President and AWS Facebook guru, and I began collaborating on monthly posts for our Facebook page this winter, highlighting the work of some of our dedicated volunteers. In this way, we hope to not only give a shout out to some truly kind and generous individuals, but also to inspire others to follow their lead. So far, we have introduced the larger community to the volunteer work of Tina Creller, Mary Lynn Mauk, Abbey Horner and Jennifer Hartlep. Each of these volunteers has own her unique way of contributing to our organization and community, but all share a profound love of animals and desire to help them and agree that, through volunteering, they gain as well as give. If you or someone you know would make an awesome AWS volunteer, get started by completing an application. These are available on our website, at www.awsjc.org, at our shelter, or by sending an email to me at volunteer@awsjc.org with questions. Pam Bush- AWS Volunteer Coordinator

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If you are already a member, why don’t you invite a friend to join?Change of Address? Please let us know.

Please enroll me as a member or renew my membership at the level specified below:

Golden Leash Member $1,000 and over Silver Tag Member $500 to $999 Best Friends Member $250 to $499 Barks and Meows Member $100 to $249 Whiskers Club Member $50 to $99 Regular Member $30

Name _______________________________ Phone ____________________ Email ___________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is my additional contribution designated for:

$_________ General Operating Fund (This fund helps keep our doors open so that we can help the many homeless animals who need us.)

$_________ Spay/Neuter Fund

$_________ Shelter Capital Campaign and Renovations Fund

$_________ In Memory/Honor of (please circle):____________________________________________________________

I am interested in volunteering my time:

_______ Volunteering at the shelter

_______ Helping with fund raisers

_______ Offering professional skills (please specify)

__________________________________

_______ Volunteer at Adoption Days at Petco in Ranson

_______ Volunteer at Adoption Days at PetSmart in Martinsburg

(West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from theSecretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.)

Please return this portion with your remittance envelope. Thank You.

Sponsor A Dog Kennel Or Cat CageAnd Make A Lasting Impression

Leave your “Paw Print” at theAnimal Welfare Society Shelter

With a donation of $500 or more for a cat cage or adonation of $1,000 or more for a dog kennel you willreceive a personalized certificate. A sponsor for adog kennel or cat cage refers to those donationsthat support the care and upkeep of the animals inthe kennels or cages.

_____$500 Donation - Cat Cage_____$1,000 Donation - Dog Kennel

Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extentallowed by law.

Name of Donor____________________________Phone____________________________________Address__________________________________

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

With your support, the Animal Welfare Society has been ableto help hundreds of homeless, sick, and injured animals. With

your bequest, we can continue to care for these precious animalseven after you’re gone. By remembering the animals in your will,

your gift can live forever for the cats and dogs who need yourhelp most. If you wish to remember the Animal Welfare Society

in your will, we recommend the following language:

To the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County,Post Office Box 147, Charles Town, WV 25414

I bequeath the sum of ________ and/or (specifically describedproperty) for the general purposes of the Animal Welfare Society

of Jefferson County.

We appreciate all gifts given in tribute and in memory offriends and loved ones. To make sure that the family ofthose who are being honored or remembered is made

aware of your thoughtfulness, please include the nameand address of the family member. A note will be sent to

them. Without this information, we have no way ofgetting in touch with them. Thank you for your help!

2016 UPCOMING EVENTSJune 4th Bark In The Park(raindate 5th) Jefferson Memorial Park, Charles Town- 10-2pmAug. 25, 26 Jefferson County Fair 5-9pmSeptember 3 Yard Sale Zion Episcopal Church Charles Town 8-1September 13 United Way Day of Caring Shelter on Leetown PikeSeptember 24 Low Cost Rabies Clinic Tractor Supply Charles Town 10-12noonOctober 29 Paws & Claws Howl-O-Ween Dinner & Auction Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races 5:30-10pmNovember 27 Pet Photos with Santa Tractor Supply Charles Town 1-3pmDecember 3 Charles Town Christmas Parade 2 pm

50 gal garbage bagsLow dust Clumping Cat LitterKitten Chow • Puppy ChowDry Cat Food • Paper Towels

Large Disposable GlovesSee website or Facebook

for a detailed list.

Volunteersalways

welcomed!

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson CountyP.O. Box 147Charles Town, WV 25414

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Non-Profit Org.Permit #5

Ranson, WV 25438

Agency of the United Way of Jefferson CountyCombined Federal Campaign ID# 43359

AWS only receives United Way funds that are designated. Please designate your donations to AWS.

If you receive duplicate newsletters, please let us know at inforequest@awsjc.org

ONGOING EVENTSGlory Days Dining for Dollars – All Year Long

Applebee’s Dining to Donate – First Thursday of each MonthEach month, based on available animals and committed volunteers, AWS holds adoption events at Petco in Ranson

(second Saturday of each month), and at Petsmart in Martinsburg (third Saturday of each month). Check our Facebook page to confirm where we’ll be and then come on out. The animals look forward to meeting you!