Nov-Dec 2016 Vol.

#5
Sevier County
Humane Society
Board Members
PresidentMartha Gilchrist
Vice PresidentCheri Hagmeier
SecretaryBeverly Brosch
TreasurerCheryl Morgan
Valerie Vilce, E. Shane Patterson
and Brennan Garrett

Coordinators
Volunteer Coor
adoptadoggie@hughes.net
Rescue Coor
sevierhumane1@aol.com
Fundraising & Marketing Coor
shelterstaffsevier@gmail.com
Education Coor
lovesdogs45@outlook.com
Social Mediavalerie9724@att.net
Newsletter
adoptadoggie@hughes.net

Pawsome News!
SAVE the DATE: Saturday, December 3rd is the date of SCHS Wags to Riche$ Annual Auction &
Luncheon Fundraiser! Join us at the Sevierville Civic Center, 200 Gary Wade Blvd, for a fun filled afternoon
of good food, great auction items and fun. Doors open at 11:30 for auction registration and ticket sales.
Auction Preview and Luncheon start at noon with the professional auctioneer starting the auction at 1pm.
Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at the shelter or by emailing
cherylmorgan@bellsouth.net.
Adding some wine to your holiday shopping list? Please stop by the Old Mill Winery, 3331 S
River Rd, Pigeon Forge beginning Nov 3rd, and look for the Wags & Whiskers label. A portion
of each bottle sold will be donated to SCHS to help our homeless pets.
Help SCHS homeless pets by shopping at Belk! Purchase a charity sale ticket
from SCHS for $5 and receive $5 off your Belk purchase and special discounts on Nov 5th.
Or...beat the rushpurchase the ticket now and shop at Belk now through Nov 4, put your
purchases on layaway and receive the $5 off plus special discounts. On Nov 5, Belk opens at
6am & the first 100 Charity ticket holders will receive a Belk gift card! Tickets can be
purchased in advance at the shelter or by emailing cherylmorgan@bellsouth.net.
Have your pets picture taken with Santa at The Christmas Place, 2470 Parkway, Pigeon
Forge on Nov 13 from 10a to 6p! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SCHS. Mark
your calendars, have your pets put on their best pair of antlers or elf ears, and come join the
fun!
Bonediggity Barkery & Gifts, 716 Parkway #106 , Gatlinburg will be selling dog treats as
a fundraiser for SCHS. Look for the SCHS logo on the packaging and a portion of each
sale will be given to SCHS. Help Santa and SCHS homeless pets at the same time!
Chipotle, 1713 Parkway, Sevierville is also showing their support for SCHS. On Dec 20th, mention SCHS
when ordering and 50% of the sales will be donated to SCHS! Shop, eat and donate!

Events Coming Up!

Nov 3Wags and Whiskers wine becomes available at Old Mill Winery

Dec 20Sevierville Chipotle Fundraiser5pm to 9pm

Nov 5 Adoption Event at PetSense Noon to 4p

Nov 12, 19, 26 & Dec 10, 17, 24, 31Adoption Event at PetSense, 11a to 3p
Nov 11, 12 & 13National Adoption Event at PetSMART Sevierville 11a to 3p
Nov 7, 10, 22 & Dec 12 & 19 Low Cost Spay Neuter SPOT call for appt..865-680-5701 or 865-453-7000
Nov 12Volunteer Orientation9:15am at PetSENSE Sevierville
Nov 12Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Nov 13Pet Pictures with Santa at The Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge, 10a to 6p
Nov 17 & Dec 29Volunteer Orientation5:30pm at shelter on Gnatty Branch Rd

Dec 3Wags to Riche$ Annual Fundraiser Auction & LuncheonNoon to 4:30pSevierville Civic
Center, 200 Gary Wade Blvd
Dec 10Adoption Event at PetSMART 11a to 3p

**AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION**

Cher 2 yr old Cher is a friendly girl
who enjoys the company of other cats
in the community cat room at the shelter. Cher is looking for the Sonnyshine of her life*groan* Come by
and let her steal your heart.

Welcome New FurVol Volunteers!

Welcome to our new official FurVols Team members on completing orientation: Vittoria Avera, Candy
Barnes, Cristian Berruquin, Veronica Cooley, Virginia Galentine, Candice Gibson, Johnathan Gorenflo, Whitley
Hoffner, Tim Parton & Jill & Samuel Thompson.
To join our FurVol team, let us know by e-mailing our volunteer coordinator at adoptadoggie@hughes.net.

Sevier County Humane Society, 959 Gnatty Branch Rd, Sevierville, TN

Website: www.sevierhumane.org

E-mail: Shelterstaffsevier@gmail.com

37876

Thank You to Our Supporters!

We appreciate the donations weve received, including items from our wishlist and monetary donations. Thank you to all
of our donors, including those who wish to remain anonymous.
The following memorial and honorarium donations were received within September & October
In memory of Donna Cox by George & Jane Dominick
In memory of their dog Maverick by HJ & Marsha Hayes
In memory of their cat Pumpkin by Bob & Cheryl Morgan
In memory of Freddy, Sierra & Snuggles by Pumpkin M.
In memory of Pumpkin by Reilly, Tess & Big Boy
In memory of Hope by April Stone
In memory of Freddy Ogle by Valerie Vilce
In memory of Pumpkin by Valerie Vilce
In honor of Ivonne Campe's Birthday by Bonnie Brulotte
In honor of Peanut the cat by Elizabeth Herron
In honor of Ivonne Campe's Birthday by Marie Merritt
In Honor of Tommy Cooper by Allyson & Timothy Neal
In honor of Ivonne Campe's Birthday by Gaye Scalf
In honor of Ivonne Campe's Birthday by Cindy Stelzman
In Honor of Mary Kellogg-Joslyn's Birthday by the Titanic Crew

And general, SPOT, building, Peter Pan medical or noncash donations:

Patricia Adams
Ted Amato
Eddie Avery
Brandy Avery
James Baker
Aaron Barfield
Mike & Cindy Bone
Lynn Brown
Michelle Brown
Joseph Bucolo
Christopher Burdick
Ivonne A Campe
L C Chambers
Kathleen Chenoweth
Daniel A Cimino
Mike Clum
Joy Coats
Shelia Conner
Linda Cozzolino
Janice Crockett
Kenny Crockrell
Tom & Cathy Deaderick
Angie DeForest
Linda Doctor
Jamie Doherty
John Durbin
William England

Tatiana Finaskina
Debra A Flick
Vivian Fritz
John Fuller
Dee Gallon
Cynthia Galyon
Carol Garner
Tammy Germani
Martha Gilchrist
Christian & Jenna Goodrich
Jeremy Gresham
Stewart Hatoot
Louis & Joan Heider
Paula Henderson
Fred Hendrickson
Jessica Herron
Konon Randall Hood
Douglas & Shirley Howes
Valerie Ingemi
Bernadine Jacobs
Beth Jones
Dawn Joy Jucker
Sabrina Julian
Tina Kirby
Krista Kizer
Tim Kress
Joe Labhart
Joe & Sharon Leone

Deonna Light
Raven Sierra Love
Karen Malone
Kathy Manis
Jami Marshall
Norma McCarter
Denis McNeal
Charles E Metcalfe Jr
Robert & Sandra Millard
Shirley & Tim Morrison
Helen Musgrove
Michael & Starla Myers
Myriam Nau
Tommy Oakley
Rodney Ohara
Kathleen Parker
Keri Jo Patterson
Nancy Peltier
Jan Perkins
Peter & Barbara Perretta
Ted & Mary Prettiman
Leroy Quigley
Stephen & Regina Ramey
Mr & Mrs Ronald Richard Reagan
Reilly, Big Boy & Tess
Christine Reyes
Gerald F Roberts

Sheri Robertson
Cathy Robertson
Tim & Elizabeth Sausman
Samatha Seaton
Karen Sherman
Steinunn Sigurbjornsson
Patricia B Smith
Patricia Smith
Terry Snyder
Eryk Stacy
Paul & Kimberly Stephenson
K S Stephenson
Summer Stupplebeen
Gary & Sharon Sweeney
Susan Taboas
Belinda Tinker
Gloria Tyrrell
Brandy Ward
Harry Wedler
Patricia Weisenberger
Mary Wescot
Alina Whaley
Kevin White
Susan Widener
A Geraldine Wilkins
Tina Marie Williams
Greg Williams
Sarah Woodward

We would also like to thank the following businesses for their support: Black Harvest Wrestling, CHA Animal Shelter, Citizens
National Bank, Loving Care Kennels, PetSENSE, PetSMART, Sevier County Animal Clinic, Humane Society of TN Valley
Were honored to see so many people believe in and support our mission. If you would like to make a donation or
memorial/honorarium via credit card, please call the shelter at 865-453-7000.

Stop Pet Overpopulation Today!

Through SCHS SPOT program, 199 pets were altered during Sept & Oct 2016!
73 dogs & 126 cats!
Thats 1024 altered pets so far this year preventing an estimated 4096 more unwanted births
Thank you to all caring pet lovers who helped to prevent unwanted litters!

Call (865)453-7000 or (865) 680-5701

For the third year in a row, SPOT has been approved to receive a grant from an
anonymous foundation to assist with the cost of spay/neuter of Sevier County cats
and dogs. This grant requires SPOT raise at least $1000 in donations in order to get
another $1000 in matching funds. Sevier County Humane Society Treasurer,
Cheryl Morgan, was excited and grateful to receive a $500 donation for our SPOT
(Stop Pet Overpopulation Today) Program from Paul and Kimberly Stephenson at a SPOT event on October 10 th. The generosity of the Stephensons brings us closer to our goals!!
Paul and Kimberly are admitted animal lovers and have an understanding of the problem of pet overpopulation in Sevier County. They have 7
dogs and 4 cats, all of them are fixed and they encourage others to do the same for their pets.
We simply cannot adopt or rescue our way out of the current crisis of pet homelessness. Just as in personal health issues, prevention remains the
most cost effective solution and everyone should know that puppies and kittens can safely be fixed by four months of age to prevent accidental
litters, according to Spay Tennessee Program Manager, Julie Jacobson.
There are a hundred reasons to put off having your dog or cat fixed but there are ten million reasons in shelters to do it today. The SPOT Program
exists to make spay/neuter surgery affordable for every Sevier County resident and save lives through prevention. Sevier County Humane Society
believes that the best way to reduce shelter euthanasia is to reduce shelter intake and the best way to reduce shelter intake is to fix more pets! If
you want to make a donation to SPOT that will be doubled or to sign your pet up to be fixed, please call the Animal Shelter at 865-453-7000.

The Sevier County Humane Society SPOT program

would like to thank these foundations for their support as SCHS SPOT program works to help spay/
neuter Sevier County Pets and prevent unwanted
litters.

Under Construction
SCHS is looking for business owners, supporters & artists who would like to donate items for our Wags
to Riche$ Auction Fundraiser. If you would like to help the homeless pets of Sevier County, have auction items you would like to donate for our popular annual fundraiser auction event, or would like to be
a sponsor of the event, please contact us at cherylmorgan@bellsouth.net or call the shelter for more information 865-453-7000.

Shine On Spotlights!
Staff Spotlight!
Gail WerneckeGail relocated from Florida, where she had worked with the ASPCA at
temporary shelter housing for 367 Pit Bulls, to be a part of the team caring for SCHS cats.
Gail moved to TN with her family of catsBaltimore, Jag and Bomber.

Volunteer Spotlight!
Linda Jones, Barbara Russell & Chef Joe CairnsThis months Spotlight is
shining on volunteers whose help is invaluable when preparing for our annual fundraising auction. The beautiful bows and wrappings on our baskets and the artwork labels are just part of
Lindas donated time & talents. Barbaras wreaths and holiday decorations help make our annual
auction festive. Chef Joe Cairns of Walters State Culinary School volunteers his time and
culinary skills to provide the menu and coordination of the preparation & serving of the
delicious auction meal. Thank you for your contributions which help make the annual
auction a success!

Hometown Heroes
The Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity from UNC
contacted SCHS to schedule a Volunteer Day
on Saturday, Oct 29th. Because there is always a need for help, we were excited to
schedule their Volunteer Day. After a volunteer orientation, held at the Critter Barn because it
was a large group of over 60 people, the group went right to work. Several of the group members followed the transports to the adoption events to set up and help at adoption events at both
PetSMART and PetSENSE in Sevierville. The remaining group members stayed at the shelter,
trimming branches along the road, cleaning leaves from dog play yards and giving the animals
beds a thorough scrubbing. Of course, once work is done, there is always time for some cuddle
and play time with SCHS homeless pets! THANK YOU to these Hometown Heroes for their generous gift of time!

If you would like to schedule a Volunteer Day for your organization or group, please contact our volunteer coordinator
at adoptadoggie@hughes.net

Tips & Treats

Holiday Pet Safety
Our pets enrich our daily lives. Whether sharing the holidays with you
or spending time at a boarding facility, there are a few tips worth repeating to keep your holidays happy.
Be sure to do some planning for your pets. If they are traveling with
you, have their vet records available and scout out vet locations in case
of emergency. Provide pet sitters or boarding facilities with your vets
phone number & address, along with the ASPCA Poison Control Center
phone number and information on nearest Emergency Vet Clinic.
Our holiday celebrations often include different foods and decorations.
We all know chocolate is harmful to pets, but did you know turkey skin,
yeast dough or decorating with tinsel all are potentially deadly for your
pet? Stay safe. Avoid giving table scraps or human treats to your pets.
Sharing your time & love with them is all the treat they need.
Some celebrations gather us all together with family & friends. Please keep in mind, this may be overwhelming for your pet.
Please provide them with a safe area or personal space where they can escape the noise and bedlam which often accompanies
human gatherings.
For more information and tips on enjoying a safe holiday with your pets: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/
holidays.aspx?utm_source=prettyurl&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_term=holiday

Pup Praise Cookies

~2 cups whole wheat flour
~1 tbsp baking powder
~1 cup peanut butter
~1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
~Water as needed
1. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine all of the ingredients above to make a soft dough.
A small amount of water can be added if the dough is dry.
3. Roll out the dough and cut out using holiday cookie cutters.
4. Place on parchment paper on cookie sheet and bake for
about 15 18 minutes.
5. Cool and serve! The cookies can be frozen in a Ziploc and
pulled out a few at a time dependent on your ability to resist
those big, begging eyes.

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Happy Tails!
Our FurVOL team is instrumental in creating many Happy Tails throughout the year. Each weekend, they spend hours at
each adoption event giving SCHS homeless pets more exposure and a chance for a better life. FurVOLs give up their time
hoping they can help SCHS staff find the best homes for the animals in their care. Some weeks adoptions dont happen, but
our FurVOLs keep coming, keep helping and are enriched for having done what they can to help SCHS pets. In 2016,
SCHS has had over 1000 adoptions for the first time in its history. As we end this year, THANK YOU to our FurVOLs,
Board & Staff members who have given their time and hearts toward a better life for SCHS animals. Enjoy looking at a
handful of the hundreds of faces youve helped this year!

SCHS wishes you and your family a

safe and peaceful holiday season.