Heart BeatFall 2006

ONE, TWO, THREE...DIG!!HOV Shelter Dogs Break Ground on New Facility

By: Ann Vinciguerra, HOV Development Coordinator

After years of dreaming, planning, and then receiving tremendous community support, Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is now one giant step closer to having a new facility. On September 12, HOV staff, Board of Directors, Building Campaign Committee members, and representatives from Martel Construction and Faure Halvorsen Architects came together to watch four eager dogs break ground for the new animal shelter. But the backhoes were left at home for this groundbreaking ceremony. The event took on a different twist when some of those present wielded ceremonial golden shovels and helped four shelter dogs as they eagerly pawed, scratched and dug in at the new site. It was this teamwork that got the ball rolling so that Martel Construction could begin digging the building’s foundation. Next time you are headed eastbound on Interstate 90, look for the blue “Future Home of Heart of the Valley” sign about two miles east of Belgrade. From the highway you can already see the Martel Construction crew hard at work on the new animal shelter.

Many thanks to HOV’s generous donors, hardworking staff and volunteers, and dedicated Board and committee members for bringing HOV to this monumental point in the Building Campaign. Although we are pleased with the progress made so far, it is vital that we keep the momentum going. Members of the community have donated $3.4 million to date towards the $5 million Building Campaign goal ($4 million for the new building and $1 million for the endowment). Your help is essential to get Heart of the Valley “over the top.” Please consider making another gift or multi-year pledge to the campaign. A donation envelope is included in this newsletter. The helpless animals thank you for your support.

Join Heart of the Valley for a Community Meeting!Monday, November 13th at 7pm

in the Ballroom at the Emerson Cultural CenterHeart of the Valley Board members and staff will be on hand to provide an update on the progress of the building of the new

shelter and on daily operations at the existing shelter.Come view detailed plans for the modern facility expected to be completed by Fall 2007. Learn more about your local animal

shelter and resource for animal adoption and education. Refreshments provided.

Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter • 2125 North Rouse Avenue • Bozeman, MT 59715 • (406) 587-0456Open daily 11:30 am - 5:30 pm; Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Generous donors from our community have raised $3.4 million so far toward the new shelter, but the “thermometer” isn’t full yet!

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Heart of tHe Valley

animal SHelter

2125 North Rouse Bozeman, MT 59715

Open daily 11:30 am - 5:30 pmTuesdays 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

(406) 587-0456www.montanapets.org/hsgv

Board of Directors

OfficersPresident: Melanie BabcockVice President: Tom Klein

Treasurer: Jane LernerSecretary: Debby Bangs

Board MembersNeal Ainsworth

Marcia AndersonSuzanne Edwards

Erin FenigerEd Guza

Penny HattenDawn Hayes

Jim KlosRebecca H. Pape

Joanne PieperLou Spain

Kimberly Walker

StaffExecutive Director

Margie Taylor

Director of OperationsErika Leckington

Assistant Director of OperationsDebra Thompson

VeterinarianKathy Quigley, DVM

Volunteer/Education ManagerCharleen Engberg

Development CoordinatorAnn Vinciguerra

Development AssistantAngela Sandoval

Medical CoordinatorLorri Nielson

Feline SupervisorRebekah Donoghue

Canine SupervisorKate Faust

Acting Canine SupervisorBlaine Lorkiewicz

Canine EvaluatorBen Donoghue

Kennel TechniciansJessica Bosch

Nicholas HaganJackie Lightner

Omni-TechsMolly CayerLily Davis

Kari JohnsonJohnna StoneKari Tuttle

Front DeskAmy Miller

letter from tHe executiVe director After reading a misleading headline in the local newspaper

in late July, many of you might have had a moment when you thought that Heart of the Valley had changed its “no-kill” policy. Let me assure you that this is not true. For many years HOV’s policy has been to give every animal initial and periodic medical and behavioral evaluations. So long as an animal is deemed adoptable, then it is held until it is placed in a new home. If it is

deemed not adoptable, then it is humanely euthanized. Animals at HOV are never euthanized solely because of age, breed or length of stay. HOV has an obligation to the community to ensure we do not adopt out animals that are sick or a danger to people or other animals. Nobody wants to live near an aggressive dog that might bite a child or kill another dog or cat. Every animal that leaves HOV for a new home must be an ambassador for other homeless animals waiting at HOV to be adopted.

HOV achieved a great milestone recently when ground was broken for the new shelter facility on September 12th. It was a wonderful tribute to Marcia Anderson and all the very generous donors in the Gallatin and Madison valleys who share HOV’s vision of a simple, modern facility where homeless animals are warm and safe while waiting to be reunited with their family or placed into a new home. Breaking ground also was the culmination of months of work with Faure Halvorsen and Martel Construction figuring out how to obtain the most “bang” for each dollar to be spent during construction. With plans finally set and dirt moving, it is now easier to envision the new facility and the changes it will enable to reduce the length of stay for animals at HOV. At the new facility, the staff will spend less time cleaning and more time training and working with animals to keep them socialized. They will spend less time protecting animals from harsh weather conditions and more time counseling potential adopters and assisting new adopters with training and education about their new pet. Adopters will come to a pleasant welcoming environment to select from healthy well-adjusted animals that are ambassadors for other homeless animals waiting to be adopted. The sad and lonely faces of every animal that must spend this winter outside at HOV should be a reminder of the need to complete the Building Campaign. If you have a companion animal snuggled warmly by your side, please honor the joy he or she has brought to your life by joining the effort. If you have already given, then please ask your friends to get involved. This must be the last winter outside for homeless animals.Margie Taylor

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LOVE ANIMALS?Volunteer at Heart of the Valley

Animal Shelter and put your love of animals into action!

Volunteer positions available:Dog Walker Foster CareCat Companion Office WorkSpecial Events Special Projects

It doesn’t take a lot of time to make a big difference in the lives of the

animals!

Pick up an application at the shelteror find one online at

http://www.montanapets.org/hsgv Heart of the Valley is a proud member of Montana Shares, a partnership of Montana-based nonprofit groups devoted to

improving the quality of life in communities throughout the state.

IT’S TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET!Looking for a meaningful way to get rid of your old furniture, artwork, sports equipment, tools, tack, or

other quality household goods?

Donate your goods to The East Main Trading Company to be sold for the benefit of HOV! Call

Jessica of the EMTC at 586-5670 for details.You can even have it picked up for you free of charge! For more on this, call Candace at 585-7222

WHere eVery adoptaBle animal findS a Home

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When I first meet with groups visiting Heart of the Valley, they invariably think the shelter is a petting zoo of sorts. They have come to play with the animals. When I explain we will not be handling the pets on our tour, there is the predictable rumble and perplexed looks of what could they possibly be doing here then? Once we start to talk, however, there is silence, attention, and interest in learning why the animals are at the shelter, the role of Heart of the Valley, and how each of us can make decisions that impact their world. Hands are raised and questions are asked. They want to know more. They want to help. They want to be involved with positive change. There are often rather alarming comments about their own pets getting run over or hurt, and many have experienced

losing a pet or giving up a pet. We talk about options, what to do, commitment, and the importance of responsibility. That is what information and teaching are all about - giving individuals the tools to make educated decisions. Many studies have proven the connection between animal abuse and human violence. As people learn to be better pet owners, they learn to be better citizens. They understand the importance of their actions, and how we have many choices and need to consider the consequences of our decisions. Shelter animals impress visitors on the tour, and they begin to understand that each pet has a story and deserves respect. They understand the animals at the shelter are cared for, yet homeless and need to be adopted. While playing with animals is fun, visitors get so much more out of learning about them and their plight. Of course, one presentation will only have minimal impact on a person’s life. With so many influences everyday, one visit to the animal shelter has a lot of competition. But it does help. They know things they did not know before. They can choose to build on their new knowledge and learn more. Teaching accountability, respect and the importance of caring for others can only help build character and allow individuals to see the power of compassion. If you are interested in a tour for your group or having HOV come to your classroom or next meeting, please contact me at 582-1847 or hov_charleen@bridgeband.com.

“Thank you so much for your wonderful tour today and talk to our group. Your thoughtful words were right on mark with all of the goals of our Young Leaders

Program. At the end of the day, many youth mentioned how much they enjoyed their time at the shelter.”

~Dr. Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer

THE ROLE OF HUMANE EDUCATIONBy: Charleen Engberg, HOV Volunteer/Education Manager

I REMEMBER “MAMA”By: Debra Thompson, HOV Assistant Director of Operations

This summer the shelter lost perhaps its most unforgettable character: Mama, shelter mascot for more than 10 years. The calico with the soft grey eyes. The manx with the nubby tail that could swear in five languages. Boon to all kittens. Bane to errant cats, dogs, and people alike. Mama, whose life itself spun tales too many to retell here. Just for instance... There was the day the UPS man came twice: once to make his delivery, then again (after his route was done) to open the truck door and let out a stowaway Mama, the unlikely package who had slipped aboard his truck earlier. Mama marched out of the truck and into and through the lobby to the cat adoption room where - she must have been certain - the Royal Dinner awaited. Imagine yourself throughout that day in the brown uniform, opening the brown truck doors, scanning the brown boxes, and being faced again and again with the orange, black, and white cat. No worries. Mama had no desire to bolt. She was content to shift her post on the load as needed and spend the day “watching the traffic.” Mama - world traveler. Mama - consummate hobo. Cries out for animation, doesn’t it? Those of us who remember the girl lament not only her passing, but also the fact that she didn’t allow herself time for a memoir. A slim, sardonic volume it would have been, full of episodes of a life fully lived. Succulent reading. Mama, you will be missed. You will also be much remembered!Mama’s health failed suddenly, stunningly in early summer. She spent the final weeks of her life in the home of her best friend

and compatriot, HOV volunteer Vickie Lutz.

Mama with Vickie Lutz,HOV Volunteer

Charleen Engberg

with Indigo at a recent

event.

A herd of pets and theirhuman companions took to the

streets of downtown Bozeman onSunday, September 17th to help HOV

celebrate the human-animal bond.

Pet Parade 2006 events included a special celebration of pets adopted

from shelters, as well as a display of the award winning pictures from a local 5th grade animal art contest. Participants in the parade ranged from a group of rescued greyhounds to a wagon full of bunnies, and everything in between!

Striking black T-shirts featuring the work of local artist Juli Adamswere a hit at the event - extra shirts are available at the shelter for a

$10.00 donation!

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HOV’S 2006SWEET PEA PARADE

FLOATWAS A BIG HIT!

Congratulations toJane Lerner, who won this beautiful vintage cat quilt

handcrafted by Susan Davis of Olde America Antiques in

Bozeman!

Many thanks to Susan Davis for her hard work in

creating and raffling off this treasure!

There are many ways to get your message out to the community, and a parade float is one of the most fun! For this year’s Sweet Pea Festival Parade, HOV volunteers put together an award-winning float. That’s right: HOV won for “Best Use of Sweet Peas!” In keeping with this year’s parade theme of “Sweet Pea on Broadway,” the float depicted a backstage dressing room, full of hair and make-up crews. The divas? Adoptable shelter dogs, of course! The best part is that thousands of parade watchers had the opportunity to see those lovely doggie divas, who definitely stole the show! Thanks to everyone who helped create this masterpiece!

PUTTING OUR BEST PAWS FORWARD:

HOV’S FIRST ANNUAL PET PARADE!The parade was led by members of the

Bozeman High Marching Band

HOV Volunteers Simon Hale & Lori Stephens with adoptable shelter dogs

Stash and Indigo Humans and canines alike celebrate the fact that all of these dogs were adopted from shelters & rescues!

Board members Marcia Anderson & Melanie Babcock and staff member Ann Vinciguerra enjoy the ride on our award-winning float!

Volunteers Terry & Laura Cunningham and Judy Heald keep our doggie divas looking good for the parade!

recent HoV eVentS...

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Hosted by the Gallatin Valley Mall, this event featured a raffle for 4 fantastic dog palaces and 3 unique kitty condos. The success of this event all comes back to the artists who put their labor into these masterpieces. Many thanks to...

Ted HammondKenyon Noble

Yellowstone TraditionsMartel Construction

Adam Adelmann of Anvil ArtJess Tode

Friends of HOV

TRASH TO TREASUREYour unwanted items may mean the world to the animals at the

shelter! Here’s the most current “Wish List”...

KiBBleS & BitS...

Gift cards to Bridger Feeds, Murdoch’s or PetsMartOffice supplies (staples, tape, pens, paper cutter)Copy paper (white)Paper TowelsTarps (larger the better)Trash bags (13-55 gallon)File cabinets (2 & 4 drawer)Carpeted single cat cubbiesCat toys & brushes

By: Lori Stephens, HOV Volunteer As she takes a rare break from her work, Connie Vander Jagt confesses she wants to do more. We’re sitting at a table in Van’s IGA, the grocery store Connie’s owned with her family since 1973. She’s a driven woman. Propelling that drive is a deep-seated motivation. “Seeing the connection between people and animals really moves me,” she says. Connie knows firsthand about that connection. Animals have played an integral part in her life from the start. There were always dogs and cats at home when she was a child. When she grew up and started her own family with husband Paul, the repertoire expanded. Their four kids brought home everything from the usual to the extraordinary. “We had all kinds of things. You name it. Dogs, cats, rats… a bat.” It seems nothing is out of the question for Connie, so long as it needs a home and love. Now that her kids are grown, each of them, it appears, inherited her love of animals. She boasts ten “grand-dogs” which she “dog-sits” on a regular basis. Time and money are gifts few people have enough of. Yet Connie gives generously of both. Van’s is a notoriously “soft touch” when it comes to charity. Connie’s generous habit first began with churches, then children’s causes, then Montana State University, and ultimately to animal welfare, which remains the cause closest to her heart. The Humane Society of Gallatin Valley benefited greatly from Connie’s generous spirit. Not only did Van’s open its wallet time and time again, but Connie rolled up her sleeves and also volunteered her personal time. She maintained a hands-on approach in a variety of ways as the animal shelter grew, merged, and ultimately became Heart of the Valley (HOV). Connie recalls her ten years on HOV’s Board of Directors fondly. Everyone coming together for such an important mission created a spirit of teamwork that Connie believes is so vital to reaching goals. She left the Board a year ago but her passion for the animals

never takes a break. She still gets involved and supports HOV in a big way because, she says, “Helping the helpless. There’s such a need for it. It’s just something I need to do.”

Duty calls and Connie must tend to business again at Van’s. As she leaves, she worries she’s not doing enough for the animals. She vows to do more. Bozeman and Heart of the Valley are blessed to count Connie Vander Jagt as a true friend.

Ten Minutes with... Connie Vander Jagt

When some of us think of Connie, we think of the free

treats she sends over to boost staff morale! Left: HOV

staff members Blaine, Lorri, Miranda, and Erika dig in to

the latest offerings.Bottom: Van’s IGA, Connie’s

family-owned store.

In Memory of Those Who Loved PetsIn Memory of Harold Brown Catherine Brown Beverly & Lawrence Wallace Leilani Erps Georgia & Robert Buehler Robert Atkins Betty Jo AtkinsIn Memory of Edna Carver Annette Epple-HaflaIn Memory of Tina Coil Glenda & Thomas KnappIn Memory of Christopher Flynn Debra FlynnIn Memory of Vera Finch Charlie FinchIn Memory of Pauline Forbes Evelyn HammerIn Memory of Maxine Humphrey Dixie & Jim ReichIn Memory of Helen I. Annette Epple-HaflaIn Memory of Molly Iddles Shirley & Dick BlackwellIn Memory of Wesley Jandt Robert Wolfe Carl Craft Ray & Marian Sperry Connie & Donald Kent Robert & Florence McGray Edward & Darlene MonfortonIn Memory of Linda Johnson Kaye Horsfall ConvenienceCare Clinic Mary Kay Fouhy-Thurston, FNPIn Memory of Bruce Kent Ray & Marian Sperry Jeanne RobyIn Memory of Jackie Law Ileana IndrelandIn Memory of Teri Messick Sara AndersonIn Memory of Storey Mills Sandee & John MillsIn Memory of Bernice B. Porter MSU Bozeman ITC Employee FundIn Memory of Maude Short Betty & Milt FreelandIn Memory of Betty Smith Sara AndersonIn Memory of Louis A. Spain, Sr. Robin & Darrel Choate Bobby Bjork Patty & Don Langohr Shiray Ranch Lynell & Bill Martel Jean & Wayne Neil Donna & Duncan MacNab

Tracie Vanderpan Jayne Van Alstyne Kimberly Walker Carol Code Alana & Ralph Smith Debby & James Bangs Martha Kelsey Scott LeProwse Beverly Adams Kathleen Williamson Beverly & Gordon Haugen Jane & Ronald Lerner Marcia & Larry Bowman Debbie Dehmer Bill & Pat Warfield Jean & Colonel Eric Hastings, USMC (Retired) Donna Beasley Shelley Vallereux Friends of Dorothy Bergstrom Dr. & Mrs. Lillie, Jr.In Memory of Ruth Stephenson Paul & Sally TaylorIn Memory of Lois Swanson Holly HausmannIn Memory of Philips V.C. Taylor Kristin TaylorIn Memory of Julia Thorne Kimberly WalkerIn Memory of Gladys Travis Elaine ReardonIn Memory of Herman Warsh Kimberly WalkerIn Memory of Rob White Eleanor TruittIn Memory of Kenneth Westland Catherine AinsworthIn Memory of Adelaide Wilder Beverly & George Mattson Corrine Plieth Berliant Anita Saunders Laurie & John Shadoan Beverly Tweedale Ludlow Howe Julie & Steven Munson Stephanie Sabo, Alpenglow Properties Blue Slipper Theater Karen Sanchez Steve Mattson

In Memory of Beloved PetsIn Memory of Abby Jennifer Ashley MillerIn Memory of Amigo Bob & Stephanie NelsonIn Memory of Annie, Caesar, & Miskka Dorothy & Harry MannIn Memory of Arthur Brandi Farrell

In Memory of Axl Nancy Anne PalmerIn Memory of Babe Jerry & Becky PapeIn Memory of Bandit Donald & Carol MyersIn Memory of Brooke Lindsey LindgrenIn Memory of Buckley Katrina JecroixIn Memory of Buddy Erin & Marty PepusIn Memory of Buffy Merrilee GloverIn Memory of Casey Mona MoranIn Memory of Chance The Newton Family Sally NewtonIn Memory of Charlie Snowtoes & Captain David & Mary Lou Wilson Wilson Auto RestorationIn Memory of Christian & Gem Marilee H. BrownIn Memory of Clarken “Kiera” Springson Lori MickenIn Memory of Colter Anna Šupák Mary CatesIn Memory of Cosmo Cathy RamondelliIn Memory of Dandy Jerry & Becky PapeIn Memory of Deke Mark & Carol ElliottIn Memory of Duke The BlackwellsIn Memory of Ebony Tamzin Brown & Gene MunsonIn Memory of Ember Anne, Chris, Caroline, & Elisa PolichIn Memory of Freckles & Misty James & Jeanette MartinIn Memory of Frida Shannon Scurlock, “Your Pet’s Pal” Pet-sittingIn Memory of Gidget Judith Lee GainerIn Memory of Gigi Ethel & Ben HansonIn Memory of Hannah Merrilee GloverIn Memory of Heidi Carrie JinnemanIn Memory of Honey Dezi & Jeffrey Kappes Pam & Mike AlvordIn Memory of Kaptain Kirk Trudy Rutherford

A memorial gift to Heart of the Valley is a thoughtful way to express your sympathy and honor a departed loved one. A Heart of the Valley memorial not only remembers the life of a loved one,

it also offers hope and opportunity to the animals at the shelter.“Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.”

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GiftS from tHe Heart...

MEMORIALS

In Memory of Katz Marvel Jessy MuellerIn Memory of Kiowa Stephanie & Bob NelsonIn Memory of Kodi Jennifer HandsakerIn Memory of Lady AnonymousIn Memory of Luke ConvenienceCare Clinic Mary Kay Fouhy-Thurston, FNPIn Memory of Mac Dennis & Pamela SchmidtIn Memory of Mandy Erin & Marty PepusIn Memory of Medusa Gloria GreggIn Memory of Missy Janel & Lloyd QueenIn Memory of Mr. Duffy Trudy RutherfordIn Memory of Murphy Ruth Rudner-Muench & David MuenchIn Memory of Mysty Victoria, Greg, Marti, Lori, Meg, Gene, & DianeIn Memory of Nemo Colleen & Wayne PetersonIn Memory of Nic Diane Hilborn & Carrie HolderIn Memory of Nikki Mary & Frank KowalczykIn Memory of Otis Neal Ross Sara AndersonIn Memory of Peepers Merrilee GloverIn Memory of Pintler Hilary Field & Wesley Broadway Chris SabatiniIn Memory of Rocky Farah, Stephanie, & Candace JohnstonIn Memory of Ruppy James & Jeanette MartinIn Memory of Samantha Courtney GundersonIn Memory of Sasha James & Jeanette Martin Deborah LeffIn Memory of Scarlett O’Hara Barbara & Joseph GillespieIn Memory of Scout Mary & Dick NittingerIn Memory of Slate the Cat Susan PerinIn Memory of Slim Tamzin Brown & Gene MunsonIn Memory of Spunky Carol Glenn LalaniIn Memory of M.M. Sounder Milliam & Martha HendricksIn Memory of Trixie Charlene OwensIn Memory of Tucker, Beloved Dog Courtney TroutIn Memory of West Debby Applebaum & Doug KremerIn Memory of Whiskers Craig & Debra Hubbard

In Honor of Those Who Love AnimalsIn Honor of Debby Bangs Alice MeisterA Birthday Gift in Honor of Erin Feniger Kimberly WalkerA Birthday Gift in Honor of Merrilee Glover Marla & Donald De ShawIn Honor of the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kurz Kimberly Walker Katherine Veltkamp Keehr Marie & Trever McSpaddenIn Honor of Vickie Lutz Mary CatesIn Honor of Tony Mueller Ella & Thomas MuellerIn Honor of the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Jerry & Becky Pape Marie & Trever McSpaddenIn Honor of Gladys Shaw Ileana IndrelandIn Tribute to the marriage of Melissa & Charles Smid Barbara & Glenn SorensonIn Honor of Tim Sweeney David DegilA Birthday Gift in Honor of Laura Swift Rosemary & Robert TroxelA Birthday Gift in Honor of Courtney Trout Lida & Hanes BorenIn Honor of the Person Who Turned in my Purse at Wal-Mart Anna Van Mourik

In Honor of Special PetsIn Honor of Alfie Adrienne Rubin-MagidIn Honor of Buddy Jesse Sobrepena, JDS Architects, Inc.In Honor of Granite Jennie & Scott HoltonIn Honor of Keiffir William TuckerIn Honor of Moose Shirley & Verne RiceIn Honor of Otter Siri & Kayla GerrityIn Honor of Rocco Dennis & Catherine DixonIn Honor of Silo Cassi & John HedstromIn Honor of Simone AnonymousIn Honor of Telly AnonymousIn Honor of Tippet & Munchkin AnonymousIn Honor of Willie Shelley & David Roberts

Gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one are special to those who send and receive them,

and are truly appreciated by Heart of the Valley. Every effort is made to list all honors and memorials correctly. If there is an error

or omission, please contact HOV at (406) 556-4651. This list reflects donations made between June 16 and September 15, 2006.

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A WAVE OF THE PAW TO...Kay Lansverk & The “Wow” Kids Group at United Methodist Church for selling their old toys to make money for shelter animals!

Hallie Schultz, who raised valuable funds for HOV at her garage sale!

The Critter Corral & The Puppy Tub for providing weekly grooming for shelter animals!

The Black Irish Band and Springhill Pavilion for putting on a memorable benefit concert for HOV!

The Filling Station and the following bands for raising the roof and much needed money for HOV: Tom Cook, Jam-L, Soopernoodle, The Pranks, & BoozehoundsAshley Siders for donating proceeds of a Formal Tango Milonga to HOV!

Nancy Ruby at Yogamotion for donating proceeds from a week of yoga classes to HOV!

The Bozeman RotarAct Club for hosting a benefit golf tournament and donating the proceeds to HOV!

Kristie & Scott McPhie for transporting “Phoenix”, an HOV shelter resident, to German Shephard Rescue in Ogden, Utah!

There are many reasons to honor someone you love with a donation to Heart of the Valley. Birthdays, weddings, or just everyday good deeds can be a reason to celebrate, and transferring that good feeling to direct aid for the shelter

animals is the sweetest gift of all!

GiftS from tHe Heart...HONORS

P.O. Box 11390Bozeman, MT 59719

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Murdoch’s “Pet-O-Ween”Saturday, October 28 from 11am to 1pmIt’s time to dress up for “Howl-o-ween” with your furry friends! Stop by Murdoch’s and have your photos taken - proceeds will go to Heart of the Valley!

Heart of the Valley Community MeetingMonday, November 13, 7pmIn the Ballroom at the Emerson Cultural CenterJoin Heart of the Valley Board and Staff for an update on the progress on the new shelter as well as daily operations at the existing shelter. Refreshments provided!

Jane Van Alstyne Ceramics Collection Show and SaleProceeds to benefit HOV. Watch for details of this upcoming event!

Montana Spay/Neuter Task Force Clinic in BozemanSaturday, November 18Stop those litters - Spay those critters!For more details about free spay/neuter clinics, call MSNTF at 599-1313.

Santa PawsCome have your pet’s picture taken with Santa! Perfect for keepsakes or Christmas cards!At Bridger Feeds: Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 2 pm.At Murdoch’s: Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Snowshoe ShuffleFriday, February 2, 2007Bring your dogs and your snowshoes (or cross-country skis) to Moonlight Basin and romp by the light of the moon, then enjoy fantastic food and drink and a party worth remembering!

For more information about upcoming events, call the HOV Development Office at 556-4651.

Looking for a way to help homeless animals stay warm this winter? Try

fostering a dog in your home for the night. It’s a simple way to make a big difference

in the life of a needy animal!

OH, FOR A WARM BED...

SAVE - THE - DATE! Make your gifts to loved ones really mean something

this holiday season and beyond!

Give to Heart of the Valley in the names of your friends, family, and business associates - they will receive a written acknowledgement from us and the priceless knowledge that your

donation helped an animal find a home!

Animal Shelter

Did I hear October is Adopt-A-Dog

Month? I’m a dog! And I’ve been

waiting the longest! Pick me!~Fallon