Founded in October 1999

MISSION STATEMENT WE SHALL SHELTER, NURTURE, AND CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED, UNWANTED, AND STRAY ANIMALS; HELPING THEM TO REGAIN TRUST IN MANKIND; ASSIST WHEN ASKED; INTERVENE WHEN NECESSARY.

GOALS 1. Work to rehabilitate those animals with special needs and problems, whether physical or

emotional; and provide them with new qualities to make them adoptable. 2. Implement school and public programs and services to promote responsible pet ownership. 3. Place animals into humane environments where they will receive food, water, shelter, vet

care, and the necessary human contact to fill their needs. We will NOT tolerate living conditions where they will be chained or confined in inadquate space for long periods of time.

4. Provide a spay/neuter program to the public, while at the same time, altering animals in our shelter, prior to adoption.

5. Be advocates for animals, speaking for those who are innocent, that cannot speak for themselves.

PLEASE----HELP US , HELP THEM

www.brighteyes.petfinder.com

Founded October 1999

JANUARY 2014JANUARY 2015

NOVEMBER 16, 2016 NEWSLETTER BRIGHT EYES CARE & REHAB CENTER

B.E. WEBSITE: brighteyesanimalshelter.org---FACEBOOK---eMail Address: brighteyes@3rivers.net---Mailing Address: P.O.Box 1498, Choteau,MT 59422---Physical Address: 175 Hwy 221,Choteau,MT 59422---Phone: 406-466-2100---Petfinder: brighteyes.petfinder.com =============================================================================================

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terrie Nylund, Pres.,Founder--466-2461 (h); 466-2191(Ace Hardware); 466-2100(Shelter on Tues.,Fri.,Sat.)Rick Kerr, Vice President Lorraine Walley--466-2215Sandy Kempa,Secr.,eNewsletters--406-315-3248 Sandra McGhee--467-2387Steve Nylund,Treas.--466-2461(h); 466-2191(Ace) Dale Durr--466-5801Dodie Sekora--899-7801 Sandy Lange--466-2032=============================================================================================E-Newsletters are done by Sandy Kempa, and emailed to those who have supplied an email address. E-newsletters save B.E. money, which we happily spend on needy animals. Because of our recent computer problems, we have had trouble getting our paper newslettes mailed out to those who do not have computers, or those who choose not to participate in electronic newsletters. We are continuing to work on solutions, and hope people will be patient. We thank Liz and Michele for doing the paper newsletters, and placing them at the Skyline Lodge, Double Arrow Vet Clinic, East Slope Vet Clinic, the Beehive, and the Seniors Center. Paper newsletters are always found at the shelter, too. Our FACEBOOK account and our own Website also have the current newsletters. We thank Kindra for her work on our FACEBOOK account and Dale for her work on our Website.=============================================================================================

NOVEMBER 16, 2016 BRIGHT EYES GENERAL MEETING MINUTES The November meeting was called to order by the President, Terrie Nylund. She asked attendees to

peruse the 11/16/16 Treasurer’s Report, which was approved as written. Income came from: Cash donations; Membership; Refund from Davis Business Machines for service contract; Memorial for Robert & Sandra Nylund; Pet Memorial for Eva Anseth’s kitty “Mittens”. Expenses were to: Breen Oil; Double Arrow Vet Clinic; NW Energy; 3Rivers (phone and internet); Ace Hardware (litter); Montana Waste; Petco(food); Acantha(dinner/danceads); Teton County annural fire fee; October payroll; State, Fed, Social Security taxes; Medicare; Swenseon and Co (Oct.payroll prep). Spay/Neuter checking account had income from: Scrubbies; Cash Donations; Pet Memorials; Pet Adoptions; Surrender donation. Expenses were to: East Slope Vet clinic(dog spays, neuter, certificates); Double Arrow Vet Clinic(Cricket tests, cat spays, shots). Savings account had income from interest; and there were no expenses. Our CD’s are waiting for needed expenses for the animals, the shelter, and the property. Our working capital is much smaller than our total assets, and is carefully managed for the benefit of needy animals. A complete Treasurer’s report is found in the meeting agenda or available by request.CORRESPONDENCE: 1. An envelope of information on a Beagle adoption; 2. A letter from Davis Business Machines thanking us for our business and offering continuing assistance on new copy machine; 3. A Montana State Fund dividend refund notification; 4. A nice note from Julie Wood and John Scheiffelbein; 5. A lovely note from Barbara Duncan; 6. A nice note form Elaine Sedlack and Pet donation for Eva Anseth’s kitty Mittens. OLD BUSINESS: The October meeting minutes, found in the October newsletter, were approved as written. We are still having problems getting our paper newsletters mailed out; but we are continuing to get that problem resolved. Sorry! ====================================================================================================================

NEW BUSINESS: 1. DINNER/DANCE LAST MINUTE details were discussed. Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 19th, from

6:00 -10:00 p.m. at the Stage Stop Inn. The music will be by Jeremy Buckman’s Ragin’ Dragon, enjoyed by all last year, too. The soups going to be offered, so far, are: Split Pea, Leatherthroat Chili, Bison Stew, Chicken Noodle, Oyster Stew, Pork Tenderloin Soup, Creamy Southwestern Chicken soup, Green Chili, and Potato Soup! Yum! There will be menus at the cashiers’ table, in front of each soup, and at eating tables. FREE WILL DONATION is all we ask, for the needy animals. Numerous desserts and some salads, crackers, rolls, margarine, etc. also offered. A real feast and so much fun, too! A Silent Auction will be set up, also. All for the needy animals! Come Join Us!

2. VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, and FRIENDS of Bright Eyes are invited to a Christmas Get Together at the Nylunds on Friday, Dec. 9th, 6:30 p.m. If you are coming, please bring a snack to share.

3. BOARD MEMBER ELECTION: These board members terms are expiring: Steve Nylund, Dodie Sekora, Sandy Kempa, Dale Durr, and Sandy Lange. All were unanimously re-elected. The animals are thankful.

4. MISC.:1. Terrie announced that the upcoming Shelter Manager, Kindra Stimson, finishing her year at Carroll College, will be in Choteau for the Dinner/Dance! 2. The attendees looked over the list of shelter pets adopted to new homes, and those shelter pets still available for loving and forever homes. 3. There will be NO DECEMBER meeting. We will gather at the Nylund’s to visit and think of next year’s efforts to help so many needy animals. Meeting adjourned! Respectfully submitted, Sandy Kempa, Secretary Page 2

ADOPTIONS AND GOOD NEWS UPDATES! TIME TO CELEBRATE! YAHOOOO! 1. SAWYER, a long-time shelter resident, was adopted by Gary Powell, a fine man! Gary and Sawyer are a great pair of buddies; who look after for each other! Sawyer goes with Gary to visit Frankie, Gary’s mom, at Skyline! 2. TATER, puppy, was adopted to Mark & Wynter Larson. Tater will liven up their home!3. FOXY, a sweet Pom girl, was an adoption facilitated by Bright Eyes, to Rose Purket and Terry Caldwell. :-)4. HANNIE and BARBIE, two good barn cats, were adopted by Rosanne Morris, and are busy ridding their

domain of pesky mice. 5. PICASSO, beautiful kitty, was claimed by Andrea Greyn. 6. SPROUT, dear and beautiful Siamese kitten, has basically recovered from her early-life distemper. What a

trooper, he was; always cheerful as he fought for good health. He has a cute little walk, but that giveshim so much character. Now to find a loving owner for this special little boy!

7. MARIAH, wonderful stray doggie mom to several puppies, is doing great in her Fairfield home with Julie and John, as well as PHOEBE and MOCHA, their other BE adopted pets! YIPPPEE!

MANY THANKS TO THESE GREAT FOLKS! YOU ARE WHY, WE NEVER GIVE UP SEARCHING FOR GOOD HOMES! ====================================================================================================================

GIFTS FROM OUR WONDERFUL FRIENDS!CASH DONATIONS FROM: Trish & Brent Smith; Cap Edwards; Barbara Duncan; Jim Thalman; Pat Larson; Traci Cain; Sammy’s former owner; Beth; Rolf Schlueter.MEMBERSHIP: John Scheffelbein & Julie Wood MEMORIAL for Robert & Sandra Nylund, from Dodie Sekora PET MEMORIALS FOR: “Jessie” Nylund, faithful dog, from Sandy Kempa; for “Kallie” dog of Carolyn Hazzard,

from Sandy Kempa; “Mittens”, Eva Anseth’s kitty, from Elaine SedlackADOPTION DONATIONS FOR: “Sawyer” doggie, from Gary Powell; for “Patches” doggie, from Rae Baerlocher; for “Hannie” and

“Barbie”, from Rosanna Morris; for “Tater”, puppy, from Mark & Wynter Larson. SURRENDER DONATION for Hannibal and Barbarian cats=============================================================================================NON-MONETARY GIFTS FROM: Kaylene Larson for dog food, labels; Henry Craig for canned cat food; Terry Lennox for cat litter, food; Pat & Randy Larson for fun pics of their animal family; Dodie & David Sekora for cardboard cat scratchers and Pendaflex holder; East Slope for 3 bags of treats; Lisa Hartman for 2 pet beds; Nancy Fisher for laundry detergent from another unnamed donor; Stage Stop Inn for sheets; Betty ? for puppy pads; Beth for dog bowel for Sport; Jessie ? for kitty litter. Sorry that some names are incomplete.============================================================================================

THESE NICE SHELTER DOGS NEED LOVING AND FOREVER HOMES! 1. TEAGAN, spayed female Border Collie mix; really nice girl; maybe a ranch?2. SPORT, neutered male Chocolate Lab/Border Collie mix; handsome boy!

THESE NICE SHELTER CATS NEED LOVING AND FOREVER HOMES! 1. ALEX--DLH, neutered male, dark grey with some white; so sweet, big boy with beautiful eyes! A condition2. JACK--DLH, neutered male, grey tabby with a little white; full of personality; healthy but has a condition3. KATIE--DSH, spayed female, dark grey; likes people--maybe a mouser? 4. CHARLOTTE--DLH, spayed female, black, very nice girl5. ZYPPER--DMH, neutered male, gold, big, loves people (not other cats), healthy but has a condition6. PANDORA--DSH, spayed female, white with some grey, loving, on special diet 7. SAMMY--DMH, spayed female, black, beautiful, ALL PAWS DECLAWED, mature, kidney issue 8. EOWYN--DSH, orange female adolescent, cute, funky girl 9. SPROUT--DLH, male Siamese mix, a distemper survivor (can’t ever get distemper, again), darling! 10. TANK--DMH, male black kitten, very spunky and vocal11. BO--DSH, spayed female, black, nice girl 12. SPARROW--DMH, spayed female, sweet but has cancer issues, special needs 13. BLUEBELL--DMH, spayed female, Siamese looking, beauteous blue eyes! 14. CALYPSO--DLH, female kitten, grey with some white; cutest dark mustache and beard, playful =============================================================================================from JUBILATE AGNO: “For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry...For in his morning orisons he loves the sun and the sun loves him. For he is of the tribe of Tiger. For the Cherub Cat is a term of the Angel Tiger. For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodnesss he suppresses. For he will not do destruction, if he is well fed, neither will he spit without provocation. For he purrs in thankfulness, when God tells him he’s a good Cat. For he is an instrument for the children to learn benevolence upon. For every house is incompleat without him and a blessing is lacking in the spirit.” Christopher Smart, (1722-1771) Page 3

BRIGHT EYES IS STILL ‘HOWLING’ FOR:

1. RESPONSIBLE ADULT SHELTER VOLUNTEERS, willing to help in various ways---cleaning dog kennels, feeding, sweeping, mopping, cat litter pans, dishes, laundry, walking, socializing, phone work, meeting the public, etc. Training is provided. MONDAYS, THURSDAY AFTERNOONS, EVERY OTHER SUNDAYS, SUBBING, ALL NEEDED. We would be flexible with your schedules, too. So, if you are a caring, dependable, and willing adult; who can help out on a regular or a flexible basis; please contact Terrie Nylund or come to the shelter for a Volunteer application.

2. SHELTER SUPPLIES NEEDED: A. Clay-type Cat Litter B. LIQUID Laundry Detergent C. Address Labels for paper newsletters (8 1/2”x11” sheets); D. White Copy Paper E . Pastel Copy Paper F. Postage StampsG. HP 564 Ink Cartridges in black and color for office printer H. Treats I. Kleenex J. Pump Sanitizer GerK. Used Laser Ink Cartridges L. Box Tops for Education

3. NO ALUMINUM CANS, anymore. Lost our people who took them to GF. NO USED MP3 PLAYERSNO TONER CARTRIDGES NO USED CELL PHONES Recylers don’t want them.

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ALWAYS NEEDED: FOLKS TO COME TO OUR MEETINGS; FUNDRAISER HELP & ATTENDEES; LOVING AND FOREVER HOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS; CASH DONATIONS; MEMBERSHIPS

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RUSH TO THE BRIGHT EYES’ EXCITING DINNER/DANCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 6:00-10:00 P.M.--STAGE STOP INN

DELICIOUS SOUPS, DESSERTS, SALADS! GREAT MUSIC BY JEREMY BUCKMAN!SILENT AUCTION; FUN, FUN, FUN!

FREEWILL DONATION to COME IN! MEET YOUR FRIENDS, THERE! DONATED DESSERTS WELCOME!