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Paw PrintsStone County Humane SocietyJanuary 20222021 was another wonderful year for the Stone County HumaneSociety. In spite of the many challenges the pandemic presented wewere able to adapt and provide excellent service for the animals andresidents of Stone County. We could not have done this without you.Your support made it possible to keep the shelter full at all times andprovide low-cost spay/neuter services- THANK YOU.We did make tremendous progress in 2021 with adoptions(especially cats) and with our spay/neuter program, however muchremains to be done. We look forward to working with you to make2022 our best year ever.-Tina Holmlund, SCHS President-Tina Holmlund, PresidentJerry Weber, Vice PresidentDeanna Benson, SecretaryBonnie Dumas, TreasurerLinda Peters, Assistant TreasurerDebbie DeVitoJane MalloyDebbie McClungStacy RuleCarole WeberDogsAdoptedTransportedTotal Adopted/TransportedSurrenderedReturned to OwnersCatsAdoptedSurrenderedReturned to Owner2021 202013511361353013714151151332021 2020991040788731 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022We raised 1,124 from the sale ofbaked goods donated by the community 1,592 donated 535 donated 4,000 donated (yearly)Pays for 1 Rabies VaccineGets 1 Cat Neuteredis Enough to Spay 1 Female and Prevent Unwanted LittersIt is crucial that our animals are socialized They can become accustomed to only seeing staff members thendevelop a fear of strangers (potential adopters)We encourage everyone to come volunteer!Volunteers can walk dogs or just play with the animals.This helps them learn to trust people.We have other ways to volunteer including atthe Low-Cost Clinics and our Second Chance Shop.*Please call ahead to set up a time to volunteer**COVID-19 may interfere with our volunteer program*Gresham McMillan has volunteered at the shelterlonger than any other volunteer. He helps socializethe dogs and cats. His dedication plays a vital rolein getting the animals ready to meet adopters.We appreciate this man more than he knows!2 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022This duo was considered “Hard to Adopt”. They were afraid ofstrangers and would not let anyone, except staff, near them.They had been at the shelter for 2 years when our prayers wereanswered. A woman decided to take Desi home and give him achance. It took 2 weeks for her to be able to pet him. Soonafter that, he opened up and became a joy. After Desi settled in,this woman came back for Lucy. Lucy warmed up a lot fastersince Desi was already comfortable there. Desi and Lucy werereunited and now live a wonderful life in a home, together.Ramona arrived at the shelter in bad shape. She was only 4 yearsold, but looked like 10. She disliked being in the cat cottage somuch that she sat with her nose to the wall and barely moved. Shewas depressed, not grooming herself and barely eating or drinking.This broke our hearts! We got word out that Ramona desperatelyneeded a forever home. Our prayers were soon answered. Nowknown as “Mona-Moo”, this special kitty has made a hugeturnaround! She has gained weight, grooms herself and strutsaround without a care in the world. Her adopter describes her asloving and sociable and is so happy they found each other.Lola suffered from fear aggression. She was aggressive towardsother dogs and strangers because she was scared. Workingher with other dogs and trying to introduce her to potentialadopters seemed impossible. She eventually warmed up tosome dogs and made friends. People came to meet her, butshe growled at them and they wouldn’t give her a chance. Alovely family from Norfork contacted us to see if they couldfoster her. Lola soon let down her guard and became one ofthe family. She even let them bathe her, which we thoughtwas not possible. Lola has found her forever family and nowenjoys playing cards and dress up. Her shirt says “SpoiledRotten” and that is exactly what she is!3 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022The Second Chance Resale Shop,located at 210 W Main Street on the square,is operated by volunteers and all proceeds go to the shelter.To view items for sale, go to Janet Kirch’s Facebook MarketplaceYou can also Come on down to the shop, we would love to see you!We are open Wed thru Sat 10am-4pm**Sales from the shop raised around 40,000 this year!**4 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022SCHS holds a low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic once a monthat Nixon’s Animal Hospital for low-income residents.This clinic is available to Stone County residents only.Clients pay 30 for each animalSCHS pays the remaining 50 per animalAppointments can be made by calling (870) 269-5200Spay/NeuterDogsCatsTotal Animals S/NTotal Paid to Dr. Nixon for S/N20212020222295517 26,535183182365 18,285This chart shows the number of animals altered through SCHS.5 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022Our shelter has many animals with special emotional needs. There are a lot of dogswho are so afraid of strangers that they either act aggressively (out of fear) or shakeso badly the people say no thanks. Most of them are the calmest and sweetest animals.anyone looking for a companion to chooseone of these “Special Needs” or “Hard to Adopt” animals. Theyare loyal to no end and have a lot of love to share. It mighttake a few visits to the shelter or a week or so of fostering,but you won’t regret giving these precious souls a chance.The Paws in Prison program is a great experience for both the dogs and inmates.Dogs in the program receive obedience training and often learn tricks as well.PIP trained dogs are highly sought after.-23 SCHS Dogs were adopted from the PIP Program in 2021-6 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022“Bashful” AlexanderTina Holmlund“Little Luna” DoriaRick Doria“Gabby” and “Saddie” Ivy“Nugget” Ecos“Daisy Mae” EdwardsKim Kambas“Kitty Boy” EverettPam Alexander“Steve Irwin” GloverTina HolmlundPam Alexander“Barnabas” GoodwinIrma Goodwin“Shippo” HammondJames/GracieHammond“Gracie” HolmlundLinda PetersJane MalloyBonnie DumasDonations Made in Memory of Pets That Have Passed on Kitty EcosKenneth/Connie Crymes“Koda” LarsonLiz LarsonTina Holmlund“Heidi” McOwenTina Holmlund“Timmi” SnyderLinda PetersJane MalloyAnn Snyder“Persia” WallacePhyllis Haynes“FMR Marea” WeickhardtKathleen WeickhardtTina Holmlund“Pyrose” WilliamsTina HolmlundVicki GloverPam AlexanderMaureen BrockDr./Mrs. WyattWorking for SCHS has been a dream come true. I have always wanted to workwith animals and becoming the manager of a NO KILL shelter has been sorewarding. I always say it’s bitter-sweet when a pet finds their forever home;we want them to live a great life outside of the shelter, but we also don’t wantto see them go. Nothing warms my heart more than witnessing one of ouranimals thoroughly enjoying life with their new family. One thing that hurts myheart, however, is when people in our community talk poorly of our organization.I just have to remind myself that SCHS was built on donated land with donatedmoney from generous people who share our love of animals. I am so gratefulthat we have such amazing supporters and a clean, fun environment for theanimals to be housed in. Wishing everyone HEALTH and HAPPINESS in 2022!-Stacy Rule, SCHS Manager7 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyBetty Jean AveyJanet Smith/Doug LeeJeff BauerleinSharon RosaKenny BurnsHarold/Freda LancasterGlen BindrichMaureen BrockDale/Tina HolmlundDr./Mrs. Ken WyattKenneth/Connie CrymesNorma CavalierAnthony/DeannaDeleonabreuCathryn ChambersKenneth/Connie CrymesEmilee, Kindel, Tina& Marc DailyNancy FowlkesDale/Tina HolmlundDavid PayneAvanell RailDr./Mrs. Ken WyattYvonne Marie DuncanDale/Tina HolmlundMaureen BrockBarbara Sue EvansWill/Beth MaysMichelle FranksJanuary 2022Amy GentryLanelle WilmethKim GrahamLinda PetersAnn SnyderWanda StewartLockheed MartinSheryl IrvineBeverly LarsonJulie Ann StowMaureen BrockDale/Tina HolmlundJane MorringCharles/Mary PfiesterLouise HollowayAlice DillonDavid Keith SutterfieldDiana CarreonGinger LancasterLinda PetersBetty ThrowbridgeDeb DeVitoRichard McCaslandSharon RosaMaxine Wyatt-Jane MorringEleanor MitchellSharon RosaMarilyn Sutton-Debra RiddickSCHS would like to acknowledge and thank thegenerous donors that support our cause:Ray AlexanderMichelle BaldridgeBrit/Linda BallEdward/SandraBeardenJoseph/Karen BersteinCharlotte BickerstaffJudy BishopPam BlantonSteven BlumreichRuth BondsRocky BowersLoraine BradshawMaureen BrockBill/Linda BundyKim ChaneyShirley ClevelandDiane DepietroDeb DeVitoShirley/Hannah DykeBill/Bonnie DumasVicki GloverGerry GoodinIrma GoodwinPam GrassoCherryl HaleyPhyliss HaynesRandall “Termite” HeadRichard P. HergetDale/Tina HolmlundStanley HortonRichard/Maria HuffDonna JamesJanine JohnsonLarry/Brenda KembleSteve/Janet KirchWade LipscombSarah LindleyKay LloydBarbara LockebyMelissa MasseyBrian/Deb McClungKimela McKnightJane MorringFatme MyuhtarYvonne NessethLise Ostrem/HaraldOgreidLynn OlsonCindy PetersonAnnette PettitBrenda PittsDavid PittserRoland PughRobbie PurdomZachary RaubeSharon RosaPaul/Ann ShaferFiona SimmonsCynthia SnowJoel/Ann SnyderMarilyn StenbeckPaula Brent StewartKay SutterfieldDoug TaylorJanis ThibodeauxCheryl ThompsonFrank/Mary NellThompsonDoris VincentMarcia WallaceJanice WarnerJerry/Carole WeberSandi WheatleyJanice & Gary WilsonRobin WhittenMartin/Deborah WolfDr./Mrs. Ken WyattDavid/CarlaZarkzewski8 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022This includes kennel staff salaries and all aspects of animal care(food, meds, vet services, etc.)To learn more about becoming a member clickClickto renew/start annual duesIf you would just like to make a donation withoutbecoming a member, clickPlease include the form belowMail to: SCHS 17379 Hwy 9Mtn View, AR 72560Please Check One of the following options:Family Membership ( 40)Single Adult Membership ( 25)Senior Citizen - 65 and Over ( 15)Extra Donation, Amount: Please write your email if you would prefer toreceive future newsletters via email:Name:Address:City & State Zip:Phone #:Thank You for Your Support!9 P age
Stone County Humane SocietyJanuary 2022Louie and Louise were found in a pile of trash at therecycling center when they were babies.They are visually impaired due to an illness they contracted.The pair was adopted as kittens, but their home environmentchanged and it was too loud for them; they were very scared.They are now 3 years old and looking for a new home.One would think they might be skittish because they are blind,but that is not the case. They love affection and move aroundjust fine once they learn their environment.They would do well in a quiet environment with no other pets.They are litter box trained, declawed and ready for adoption.They must be adopted together.10 P a g e
Your support made it possible to keep the shelter full at all times and provide low-cost spay/neuter services- THANK YOU. We did make tremendous progress in 2021 with adoptions (especially cats) and with our spay/neuter program, however much remains to be done. We look forward to working w
