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OCT 2013—MAR 2014

SUN P.E.T.S. Spay & Neuter For A Better Future

Serving Snyder/Union/Northumberland Counties

Prevent Excess Through Sterilization

SUN P.E.T.S. is a nonprofit 501C(3) all-volunteer organization serving Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties with our low cost spay/neuter program for

pets of low-income families and individuals. We strive to educate the public on the problem of pet overpopulation and on proper pet care.

Inside this issue:

CONTACT INFORMATION

SUN P.E.T.S.

PO Box 64

Lewisburg, PA 17837

Toll-free

1-866-472-7387

[email protected]

www.sunpets.org

(More information inside)

Please come out and support us!

Partnership with Petco Statistics

2

Dinner Auction Information Basket Ideas

3

Dr. Murphy—Obituary BVRA Thank You

4

Dr. Murphy’s Spay-A-Stray Spay-A-Stray Coupon

5

Donations Thank You—Pompeii Soap

6

Resources 7

PITV—Story & Photos 8

PITV—Story & Photos 9

Resources Cont’d Officers/Board Members

10

Veternarian Showcase Dr. Crombie—LVH

11

Upcoming Events 12

Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Doors open at 5 p.m. -- Dinner buffet starts at 5:30 p.m.

Country Cupboard - Tickets $25

Come Dine with Friends and Family —BYOB

Silent Auction with Themed Baskets and Specialty Items

Only 160 tickets will be sold

Come Enjoy— Good Food, Good Company, Great Fun

Door Prizes/Raffles

Tickets are available NOW! Tickets are available at Brookpark Pet Supply, Lewisburg Veteri-

nary Hospital, Animal Care Hospital, or from a SUN PETS member.

http://www.sunpets.org

PREVENT EXCESS THROUGH STER IL IZATION

SUN P.E.T.S. PARTNERS WITH

SUN P.E.T.S. received a $13,500 grant from

PETCO Foundation in early 2013 to support spay,

neuter, and vaccination services for 191 homeless

cats throughout the Susquehanna Valley from

March through September 2013.

SUN P.E.T.S. continues to have numerous pre-

vious and new clients calling for help to spay, neu-

ter and vaccinate the remaining outside / homeless

cats as part of local TNR projects, and we are apply-

ing for additional grant funding for this ongoing ef-

fort.

These funds are now fully expended, and the

following accomplishments were achieved with the

support of the PETCO Foundation:

SUN P.E.T.S. UTILIZES PETCO FOUNDATION GRANT FOR HOMELESS CATS

69 male cats and 122 female cats received spay/neuter/vaccination services as part of several Trap – Neuter – Release (TNR) and rescue pro-jects throughout the region.

Services were provided by Keystone Mobile Vet-erinary Services (86 cats), Susquehanna Trail Ani-mal Hospital (58 cats), Lewisburg Veterinary Hos-pital (33 cats), and Selinsgrove Veterinary Hospi-tal (14 cats). These clinics provided services at minimal cost to extend the PETCO Foundation grant to as many homeless / TNR’d cats as possi-ble.

Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations and ear-tipping were included with each spay/neuter procedure.

Total cost of the project was $13,706.10, includ-ing the $13,500 grant dollars plus $206.10 from SUNP.E.T.S. to cover the overages.

We are so very grateful for the financial support provided by the PETCO Foundation. The impact and the goodwill generated by this project are immeasurable.

The total number of cats and dogs that SUN P.E.T.S has helped to spay or neuter--

18,662

Statistics "These totals represent animals that have been spayed,

neutered and vaccinated in 2013, including: SUN

P.E.T.S.-eligible clients receiving services through

our participating veterinary clinics, self-pay clients

receiving low-cost mobile clinic services, and numer-

ous homeless cats that received services funded

by SUN P.E.T.S.' PETCO Foundation Grant and by

"Dr. Murphy's Spay-A-Stray Fund."

2013 Male Cats

Female Cats

Male Dogs

Female Dogs Total

Jan 70 106 13 7 196

Feb 7 22 7 12 48

Mar 12 13 10 8 43

Apr 72 89 4 9 174

May 44 91 1 1 137

Jun 10 19 4 7 40

Jul 84 84 12 9 189

Aug 16 23 11 13 63

Sep 13 21 8 7 49

Oct 28 35 6 7 76

Nov 14 20 5 9 48

Dec 7 14 6 4 31

Total 377 537 87 93 1094

OCT 2013—MARCH 2014

Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Doors open at 5 p.m. -- Dinner buffet starts at 5:30 p.m.

Country Cupboard - Tickets $25 Rt. 15 & Hafer Road, Lewisburg, PA

SUN P.E.T.S. volunteers are busy planning the Annual Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction. It will be held Saturday, February 22 at the Country Cupboard in Lewisburg.

We always have a great selection of auction items thanks to the donations from our members, friends and supporters. These con-tributions make this fundraiser very successful and the proceeds help support our spay/neuter mission in our three county area. We are asking for donations of items for the auction. Here are some suggestions for auction items:

A handmade craft item

A fancy homemade baked good

An unused Christmas or Birthday gift that just isn't "you".

How about a Princess House or Longaberger item that is collecting dust in it's original box?

Gift cards or Gift Certificates

Monetary donations (SUN P,E,T.S. will purchase a basket)

In past years, we accepted individual basket items and our volun-teers assembled baskets. Unfortunately, we do not have the man-power to assemble baskets this year. To help defray the cost of

an entire basket, ask friends, relatives, or co-workers to work to-gether on a basket. Your donations are important to the success of this fundraiser.

If you're not really creative or inspired, below is a list of basket suggestions. We also include a "donated by” CARD on the item, so if you do have a business, your name will be displayed. You could also donate the basket in honor or memory of a loved one. There will also be raffles and drawings. Sponsors or donations for the basket of cheer or gift cards for the raffles are welcome. Be a sponsor and advertise your business. Thanks for your continued support and friendship as we work together to help control pet over population in our community.

B A S K E T I D E A S Italian basket = sauce, spaghetti, olive oil, etc

Fancy feet = foot scrub, toe nail polish, toe separator, slippers/socks

Coffee Lover's Delight = variety of coffees, chocolate dipped spoons, mugs, etc.

Fido's favorites = Christmas stocking filled w/stuff for fido

Bath & Body Pleasure = gift basket from Bath & Body Works

Country Basket = pancake mixes, muffin mixes, jellies, syrup (breakfast type items)

Here....Kitty Kitty = litterbox, litter, scoop, toys, food

Scrapbooking = all kinds of items filled this box in regards to scrapbooking

Homemade soaps = different kinds of soap

Game Basket = card games, board games, children's games

Feeling under the weather = blanket, chicken soup mix, Tylenol, cough drops and a crossword puzzle book

Death by chocolate = Hershey & Gertrude Hawk chocolates, cocoa packets, "Turtles", Pepperidge Farm cookies

All Wrapped Up = gift wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, cards

Frame It = a variety of frames in all shapes and sizes

Horsin' Around = Horse calendar, books about horses (ex: Black Beauty)

To donate a prize and arrange for pickup or delivery contact

Marcy at 570-916-5798.

DONATIONS ARE NEEDED by February 15, 2014. Dona-tions may be dropped off at Brookpark Pet Supply

400 Farley Cir, Lewisburg, PA. Store Hours: M-F 9-6, Sat 9-4

Please be sure to attach your name, address and phone

number to your donation.




SUN P.E.T.S. members were shocked and sad-dened to hear of the death of Dr. Matthew Murphy on September 22, 2013 when he fell from a roof. Dr. Murphy impacted so many lives – human and animal alike. He and his clinic staff at Keystone Mobile Vet-erinary Service made the long trip from Scotland, PA (near Chambersburg) to several SUN P.E.T.S. Mobile Clinic locations throughout the Susquehanna Valley every other month to provide low-cost spay, neuter, and vaccination services to pet and homeless cats. Along with his wife Brenda, 3 adult children, 6 grand-children and the mobile clinic staff who accompanied him on each trip, we mourn his loss.

Dr. Murphy will always be remembered for his kindness and compassion. He truly made a difference in the lives of people and animals. During his lifetime, the 55-year-old veterinarian was able to support so many rescue organizations, sanctuaries, TNR projects (and volunteers), and pet / property owners who have cared for, literally, thousands of animals. With his mo-bile surgical unit and 3 clinical staff, he provided ser-vices to several rescue and low-cost spay/neuter or-ganizations throughout Pennsylvania, including PAWS of Central Pennsylvania (in Camp Hill, PA), Kitz and Katz Animal Foundation in Hanover, PA, the No-body’s Cats Foundation, serving 8 counties in south-central Pennsylvania, and the Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) in Harrisburg (for 13 years).

DR. MURPHY, SUN P.E.T.S. MOBILE CLINIC VET, PASSED AWAY IN SEPTEMBER

SUN P.E.T.S. began working together with Dr. Murphy and his clinic staff two years ago when he agreed to come to this region every other month for a Sunday Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats. We are grateful that he extended his services to our organiza-tion and clients.

The following quote is from a message sent to Dr. Murphy’s family:

“Some of the good Dr. Murphy did was invisible, as it is the absence of countless stray and homeless pets that were NOT born because of Dr. Murphy's hard work and excellent skills. As one elderly woman explained, thinking of her outside cats no longer breeding too many kittens and causing her anguish and stress from worrying about the poor dears, "Now I can enjoy my cats." That is just one small example of the good that Dr. Mur-phy created. And there is a ripple effect as that good continues on.”

One person CAN make a difference in the world, as evidenced by Dr. Murphy’s life and his dedication to helping animals. He is missed and will be remembered fondly by the SUN P.E.T.S. volunteers and clients, and their companion and homeless animals who have no voice but ours.

SUN P.E.T.S. is grateful to The Buffalo Valley Rec-

reation Authority (BVRA) for or-

ganizing and sponsoring two spe-

cial events for dogs – and for

sharing the proceeds from both

events with SUN P.E.T.S. to sup-

port our mission.

BVRA’s annual DOGGIE DIP on

Saturday, Sept. 14th and Wednes-

day, Sept. 18th was a resounding success! Dogs had

the opportunity to play, run free, and swim in the

Lewisburg Community Pool after it closed for the

Special Thanks to The Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority (BVRA) for Sponsoring Two Fund-Raising Events for Dogs

season. A free dog wash was included in the regis-

tration price for each dog.

On September 21st, BVRA spon-

sored its second annual Tails to

Trails 5K dog walk on the Buffalo

Valley Rail Trail. The course

started and finished at Buffalo Val-

ley Outfitter, in Brookpark Farm,

Lewisburg.

Thanks again to BVRA for your ongoing support,

and for offering these fun activities for dogs in our

community!


DR. MURPHY’S SPAY-A-STRAY FUND COUPON:

Please check what you would like to support, detach this coupon, and send it to

SUN P.E.T.S., PO Box 64, Lewisburg, PA, 17837 with your donation check.

DONOR’s Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________

(___ cats) Spaying (Females) - $60 / cat (___ cats) Neutering (Males) - $40 / cat

(___ cats) Rabies Vaccination - $10 / cat (___cats) FVRCP Vaccination - $10 / cat

(___cats) Ear tipping - $ 5 / cat

Dr. Matthew Murphy of Keystone Mobile Veteri-nary Services died tragically in late September 2013, leaving a vast void in the animal welfare field. Dr. Murphy was the veterinarian who first collaborated with SUN P.E.T.S. in late 2011 to make our dream of a regularly-scheduled mobile spay/neuter clinic for cats a reality during the past two years.

In his honor, the SUN P.E.T.S. “Spay-A-Stray” fund has been re-dedicated as “Dr. Murphy’s Spay-A-Stray Fund” as a permanent memorial to honor this inspirational veterinarian. From our initial contact in July 2011 through the most recent SUN P.E.T.S. mo-bile clinic in August 2013, Dr. Murphy and his staff spayed, neutered and vaccinated over 1,700 cats, in-cluding scores of free-roaming, homeless cats from throughout the Susquehanna Valley.

Working with several animal welfare organizations throughout the state for more than a decade, Dr. Mur-phy refined his processes to safely and efficiently spay, neuter and vaccinate over 100 cats a day on a routine basis through his mobile surgery unit.

SUN P.E.T.S. created its “Spay-A-Stray” fund last year when we realized that numerous clients and vol-unteers were willing to assist our mission by trapping, neutering and releasing (TNR’ing) homeless cats on

Dr. Murphy’s “Spay a Stray” Fund

their property, in their barns, and in neighborhood colonies to reduce the number of unwanted cats and kittens – especially those born outside to ferals, strays, and former pet cats that had been dumped. Many of these animals live in large colonies supported by volun-teer caretakers stretched to the limit of their resources providing food, shelter and other care on a daily basis.

Many volunteer caretakers and rescuers have told us that they could Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) more homeless cats, but just cannot afford to pay for these services for multiple outside cats. Your donation helps them do all they can for homeless cats by subsidizing the costs to spay, neuter and vaccinate them.

You can become a Sponsor of Dr. Murphy’s Spay-A-Stray Fund by earmarking (“ear-tipping”) your dona-tion to assist clients who are committed to trapping, spaying, neutering, and vaccinating multiple outside cats. These donations are used judiciously on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your generosity in honor, and in memory of Dr. Matthew Murphy, an unassuming but remarkable leader who paved the way for SUN P.E.T.S.’ expanded services to so many animals in this region.


NEW & RENEWED

MEMBERSHIPS

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in supporting SUN P.E.T.S

Wayne Stahl (A sister & brother trust fund)

Cindy Gingrich

Susan Davis

Jeff & Nina Goff

Barb Ritchey & John Huckaby Lynda Burns (Spay A Stray)

Sharon Koppel

Dave & Cathy Fox

Dagny, Elsie, Ruby, Mrs. Beasley & April Leininger

Valerie Martin & Kevin Henry

Coldwell Banker Penn One Real

Estate Holiday Gathering

Estate of C. Robert Wright

DONATIONS DONATIONS in MEMORY DONATIONS in HONOR

In memory of . . .

Hilda Garverick By Denise & Mark Polis

Gloria Cromley By Julie Wilver

Robert Bauman By John & Mary Jane Africa

Emily Showers By John & Mary Jane Africa

“Shone & Stella”

By Rolanda Ritzman

“Gabe” Beloved Dog of Darrell & D’Arcy Sampsell

Family (PITV Sponsorship)

By “Aunt” Lorena Sampsell

“Miah” Beloved Brittany Spaniel of Karl Sampsell & Pat

Emery (PITV Sponsorship)

By “Aunt” Lorena Sampsell

PENNIES for PETS

SUPPORTERS

Marlene & Bill Raker, Mitch Raker,

Helen Norell, Ken & Kris Raker, Mary & John Sabotchick, Lynn & Tiffany Pianis

Adele Gierding

Dorothy Gearhart

Marjorie Kuhns

Theresa Gross

Valerie Grahn

Romayne McPherson

Helen Powell

Betty Reed

Rosemary & John Baskin***

Gail Heintzelman

Rolanda Ritzman

Far Point Animal Rescue

Betty Wentzler

*** New Members

A perfect gift for a pet lover in your life is to “honor” that special person with a donation made to SUN P.E.T.S. Donations can be made to the general fund, or may be designated as a gift to our special program, “Dr. Murphy’s Spay-A-Stray Fund” to support Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) efforts in our area.

We will send an acknowledgment to the Honoree in your name.

In honor of Barkley, Gretta,

Vanna, & Rope

By Jo Ritzenthaler

Thank you to Jessica, owner of Pompeii Street

Soap Co. in Mifflinburg, for hosting a SUN

P.E.T.S. yard sale in June of last year next to

her business. With the help of Jessica, her

family, her staff, Dawn Hartman, Rick Hart-

man, and Christy Abrahamson, SUN P.E.T.S.

A Belated but Heartfelt Thank You!

made over $900. Pompeii Street

Soap Co. is a great supporter of

SUN P.E.T.S. We appreciate their

generosity and commitment.

Thanks, also, to SUN P.E.T.S. members and

friends for their donations.


Animal Adoption Resources SUN P.E.T.S. does not take in animals or adopt out animals, but we do support those

organizations and individuals who are working to place animals into good homes.

ALSO VISIT ONLINE: www.petfinder.org and www.adoptapet.com

ANIMAL RESOURCE CENTER (Bloomsburg, PA)

(Dogs and Cats)

Phone: 570-784-3669, website: www.nokillarc.org,

For dog adoptions, call 570-356-2387 (Cindy)

For cat adoptions, call 570-759-0920 (Michelle)

ASHBURNS ANIMALS ON A MISSION (Kratzerville, PA)

Website: www.ashburnsanimals.com

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG RESCUE ASSOCIATION

Website: www.acdra.org

BECKONING CAT PROJECT (Montoursville, PA)

Phone: 570-971-4592, or visit: www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/86094

FABULOUS FELINES CAT RESCUE (Bloomsburg) (Cats)

Phone: 570-764-7799, website: www.fabulousfelinescatrescue.org

(Cat adoptions only. Not accepting cat surrenders at this time)

FAR POINT ANIMAL RESCUE (Port Trevorton, PA) (Horses, Cats)

Cats: Phone: 570-374-8268, email: [email protected]


Horses: Phone: 570-374-4710, email: [email protected]

FAR POINT COLLIE RESCUE (Port Trevorton) (Dogs)

Phone: 570-374-2742, or visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA425

HAVEN TO HOME Canine Rescue (Milton, PA) (Dogs)

Phone: 570-884-5067, website: www.haventohome.org

HILLSIDE SPCA Shelter (Pottsville, PA)

Phone: 570-622-7769, website: www.hillsidespca.com

KATS BY KEITHAN (Watsontown, PA) (Cats only)

Phone: 570-538-5610, or visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA690 or email inquiries to: [email protected]


LYCOMING ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCETY (L.A.P.S.) (South Williamsport, PA ) (Cats only)

Call 570-327-8707, website: www.lapsshelter.org

LYCOMING SPCA SHELTER (Williamsport, PA)

(Dogs, Cats, small animals)

Call 570-322-4646, website: www.Lycoming.org/spca

MEOW HOUSE (Williamsport, PA) (Cats only)

Call 570-494-0550, or visit www.animalshelter.org/shelters/Meow_House

MID-ATLANTIC GREAT DANE RESCUE LEAGUE

Phone: 570-441-0686 (Leigh Ann Hoffman Hunter, local rep.), website: www.magdrl.org or email: [email protected]

MID-ATLANTIC ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL Rescue

Website: www.maessr.org

MOMMY & ME Canine Rescue (Shamokin, PA) (Dogs)

Website: www.mommyandmerescue.com

or email: [email protected]

MONICA’S HEART GREYHOUND Rescue (Dogs)

Website: www.monicasheart.com

MOSTLY MUTTS Canine Rescue (Sunbury, PA)

(Dogs and a few cats)

Call 570-988-6483, website: www.mostlymuttsonline.com

PENNSYLVANIA SPCA (PSPCA) SHELTER (Danville, PA)

(Cats, Dogs, Horses, occasional small animals)

Phone: 570-275-0340, website: www.PSPCA.org, and enter "Montour County" location under adoptions.

Continued on page 10


F i r s t A n n u a l “ P a w s i n t h e V i n e y a r d ” C e l e b r a t i o n

A R e s o u n d i n g S u c c e s s a t S p y g l a s s R i d g e W i n e r y

SUN P.E.T.S. was thrilled to host its first annual

Paws in the Vineyard pet awareness and meet &

greet celebration on Sunday, Oct 13, 2013 on the

beautiful grounds of Spyglass Ridge Winery in Sun-

bury. Several hundred people attended the celebra-

tion, along with numerous pet dogs (and one pet cat)

on leashes. The main purpose of this event was to

raise awareness of the many animal rescue groups

and animal shelters in this area. This event was also

designed to be an informative experience to promote

public awareness and education regarding responsi-

ble pet ownership and decreasing pet overpopulation

through spaying/neutering and conscientious pet

guardianship.

Fifteen local animal rescue organizations partici-

pated in this fun-filled event to display their animals

awaiting adoption, to provide information to the pub-

lic about their mission, and to raise funds to cover

their operational costs. Several private vendors

joined the celebration in support of these organiza-

tions and their missions, including local businesses

and organizations that purchased event sponsorships.

The owners of Spyglass Ridge Winery generously

supported SUN P.E.T.S. by

hosting the day-long event on

their grounds, and by arranging

for live music during the day’s

festivities. They also had wine

tasting available at their tent

and tasting room.

Throughout the day, participants and visitors en-

joyed a glass of wine while visiting with representa-

tives from the animal rescue organizations, shopping

at the vendors’ tents, enjoying the delicious food pre-

pared on site by SUN P.E.T.S. volunteers, and listen-

ing to the music performed by David Latham and

The Strangers.

Animal rescue organizations that participated in this celebration include:

Ashburn’s Animals on a Mission

The Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association

Beckoning Cat Project

Far Point Animal Rescue

Far Point Collie Rescue

Haven-to-Home Canine Rescue

Hillside SPCA Shelter

Kats by Keithan

Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS) shelter

Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue (www.magdrl.org)

Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue

Mommy and Me Canine Rescue

Monica’s Heart Greyhound Adoptions

Mostly Mutts Canine Rescue

The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA) Danville Shelter

SUN P.E.T.S. would like to thank the following

Sponsors of the Paws in the Vineyard celebration:

Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury, PA

The UPS Store, Lewisburg, PA

Jersey Shore State Bank, Williamsport, PA

Blaise Alexander Ford, Lewisburg, PA

BZ Motors Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Lewisburg,

PA PA HeRo Canine Consulting LLC, Bloomsburg, PA

Mid-Penn Engineering Corporation, Lewisburg, PA

Pardoe’s Perky Peanuts, Montandon, PA

Dr. Douglas Spotts & Family

Warrior Run Petcare Center, Watsontown, PA

R. Paul Vidunas, Jr. DMD

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Also thank you to:

Michelle Simons, Simons Says Fitness 570-441-4240 (www.simonsaysfitness.com) – for donating 100% of the proceeds from several cycling events to sup-port our Paws in the Vineyard event.

David Latham McSween (www.davidlathammcsween.com) – for his fanciful drawing for our Paws in the Vineyard Logo (the dancing cat and dog), assisting SUN P.E.T.S. to design our website for this event, and for serenading the Paws in the Vine-yard participants and visitors with live music.

Jessica Welshans, from the Williamsport Sun-Gasette, for her informative news article, and WNEP Channel 16 for their wonderful news segment fea-turing the Paws in the Vineyard celebration.

The Following Vendors participated in the Paws

in the Vineyard Celebration:

The Treat Jar Pet Bakery, Mt. Carmel, PA

Black Dog Bakery, Loganton, PA

Heart to Sole, New Columbia, PA

Moore’s 4 Paws Pet Bakery, Muncy, PA

Boof Biscuit Company, Lewisburg, PA

Fleur et Chocolat, Watsontown, PA

Flying High Dog Training, Paxinos, PA

Harness Helper, LLC, Lancaster, PA

Laughing Dogz Photography, Milton, PA

Given the wonderful response of the animal rescue

community and private vendors, and the outstanding

support from our Sponsors for this event, SUN

P.E.T.S. has scheduled our next Paws in the Vine-

yard celebration on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. Mark

your calendars!

Cindy Crozier, President of SUN P.E.T.S.

interviewed by WNEP TV

http://www.simonsaysfitness.com

http://www.davidlathammcsween


OFFICERS

President ....................... Cindy Crozier

Vice President ............... Jan Hoffman

Recording Secretary ....... Linda Hafer

Appointment Secretary .... Sue Snyder

Treasurer ........................ Bob Snyder

Corresp. Secretary ..... Kristin Snyder

Membership Secretary .... Sue Snyder

Legis. Secretary . Robin Montgomery

PR Coordinator ........ Deena Eberhart

Newsletter Editor ............ Linda Hafer

Free Listing Calls ........ Karen Heeter

Adoption Resources continued from page 7

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY ADOPTION PARTNERS:

Brookpark Pet Supply (Dogs and Cats)

400 Farley Circle (Brookpark Farm), Lewisburg, PA 570-522-0322

Site of several Haven to Home Adopt-A-Thons held throughout the year, Cats and kittens shown at the store for adoption,

PETCO Store (Dogs and Cats)

Lycoming Mall, Muncy, PA (Dogs and Cats) 570-546-0710

Adoption weekends throughout the year for local canine rescues,

- Cats / kittens from L.A.P.S. Shelter (Williamsport) (570-327-8707) displayed at the store for adoption

PETCO Store (Dogs and Cats)

Buckhorn Center, Bloomsburg, PA 570-784-0130


- Cats / kittens from the PSPCA Shelter (Danville) (570-275-0340) dis-played at the store for adoption

PETSMART Store (Dogs and Cats)

Monroe Center, Shamokin Dam, PA 570-743-1490


- Cats / kittens from the PSPCA Shelter (Danville) (570-275-0340) dis-played at the store for adoption

PETSMART Store (Dogs and Cats)

TJ Maxx Plaza (1742 East 3rd St.), Williamsport, PA 570-323-3742


Cats / kittens from the Animal Care Sanctuary (East Smithfield, PA) (570-596-2200) displayed at the store for adoption

Sunlight Feed & Pet Supply Super Store (Cats only)

229 Montour Blvd (Hwy 11 west of Bloomsburg, PA) 570-784-6200

Cats and kittens from Fabulous Felines (Bloomsburg, PA) (570-764-7799) displayed at store for adoption

TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY, ABUSE or NEGLECT: CALL THE PSPCA CRUELTY HOTLINE at 1-866-601-SPCA (7722) or contact your local police, or the PA State Police.

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY’S

LOW-COST SPAY / NEUTER ORGANIZATIONS:

SUN P.E.T.S. (MILTON, PA) (Dogs and Cats)

Covering Snyder, Union and Northumberland Counties

Phone: 866-472-7387, website: www.SUNPETS.org

PA P.E.T.S. (BLOOMSBURG, PA) (Dogs and Cats)

Covering Columbia and Montour Counties

Phone: 570-784-5520, website: www.pennsylvaniapets.org

BECKONING CAT PROJECT (Montoursville, PA) (Cats)

Offering low cost spay/neuter for any and all cats. No income or geographic limitations. Traps avail. & can be borrowed for ferals.

Phone: 570-971-4592, email: [email protected]

facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Beckoning-Cat-Project

BOARD MEMBERS

Cindy Crozier ……… Robin Montgomery

Bob Snyder …………….. Deena Eberhart

Linda Hafer ……………….. Jan Hoffman

Linda Gemberling ………. Marcy Benner

Tracy Baylor ……………….. Gwen Hock

Sue Snyder


Veterinarians –Champions of Our Success

This is the second in a series of articles showcasing area Veterinarians that participate in our mission to offer

low-cost spaying, neutering and other services to the public.

Beth Crombie, D.V.M. Co-Owner, Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital

829 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA

and

Mifflinburg Veterinary Clinic

10655 Route 304, Mifflinburg, PA

There are times during the course of a person’s life when they might discover that the professional objective they have cho-sen is not really what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Such was the professional path of Beth L. Crombie, DVM. Dr. Crombie says that she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do after high school graduation, and finally decided to attend Colorado State University and major in Communications. Upon graduation, she took a job as a plant manager for a large printing company in Denver, and soon discovered that she was not happy in that posi-tion.

Fortunately for SUN P.E.T.S., and many animals in this area, Dr. Crombie went back to Colorado State University and received a doctorate degree from the College of Veterinary Medi-cine in 1990. Having grown up in both the Bucks County and Pocono Mountain areas, she decided to return to Pennsylvania and take a veterinarian position with the Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital under the guidance of Robert F. Martin, VMD.

In 2009, Dr. Martin decided to semi-retire and sell his veteri-nary practice to Dr. Crombie and M. Borden Loving, DVM. They also bought a veterinary clinic at Mifflinburg. There are now three other full time veterinarians working with Dr. Crombie and Dr. Loving, along with a general staff of 20 people. Dr. Martin continues to work part-time as needed. Since acquisition of the Lewisburg Animal Hospital, Dr. Crombie and Dr. Loving have opened a daycare center for dogs - “Stay-N-Play Doggie Day Care,” that is usually filled to capacity. Dr. Crombie takes her own dog to the center twice a week for exercise and interaction with other dogs. “It makes for wonderful nights because he is exhausted when he gets home,” Dr. Crombie says.

Dr. Crombie says she works 45 to 50 hours a week, “with paperwork taking up a good part of the time.” She also says that one of the most interesting parts of being a veteri-narian is doing stomach/abdominal surgery. “I am always amazed at the range of items that can end up in a dog’s stomach. I never know what I am going to find – stones, underwear, plastic, bikini bottoms, corncobs, small balls, etc.,” she says. Dr. Crombie also does numerous liver, spleen and pancreatic surgeries. “One of the hardest things to deal with is when we could do something to help or save an animal, but the owners cannot afford the treatment,” Dr. Crombie says. “Another difficult decision is to have to euthanize a litter of kittens or an adult cat when we really don’t want to do it. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no other option. Thank goodness it only happens occasionally.”

Dr. Crombie believes the answer to bringing the feral animal population under control is through education. “I just wish people would realize what they are doing. Pets aren’t livestock, and you can’t treat them as such. I wish there was some kind of birth control dust we could sprin-kle around outside for cats.” Dr. Crombie says rural areas are the worst, especially in areas where there are barns. “Free spays and neuters would definitely help the animal population, but no one can afford to do that,” she says. The demand would be enough to drive you crazy!” Dr. Crombie says that dogs are treated with much more respect than cats. “Cats are treated like they are rodents.”

According to Dr. Crombie, the most remarkable change in Veterinary Medicine is how pain is managed. “It used to be that no one really thought much about animal pain. Now we always think about managing pain in every case we deal with. Pain management has come a long way, and I am sure lots of animals are quietly grateful.”

There is a large, two story cage standing by a window in the waiting room of the Lewisburg Animal Hospital. There are usu-ally kittens and/or cats in the cage that are waiting for adoption. “It is remarkable that we adopted out 60 cats over the summer. Kittens go quickly, but it takes longer for adult cats to find homes,” Dr. Crombie says. Anyone looking for a new cat or kitten is welcome to check at the Lewisburg Animal Hospital to see the animals on display.

The Lewisburg Animal Hospital holds discounted spay/neuter clinics for stray and feral cats, but not for house pets, every three months. They can handle 35 to 40 cats a day at the clinics which are not advertised. In conjunction with SUN P.E.T.S., Dr. Crombie also holds rabies clinics periodically, and offers low-cost animal spaying and neutering service to SUN P.E.T.S. clients. She says that she is

“the luckiest person in the world to get to do good things nearly every working day, and to meet so many nice people and their pets.” She added that she couldn’t do it without her team. “We have really good people working here.”

You can make an appointment to see Dr. Crombie at the

Lewisburg Animal Hospital, or sign your dog up for “Stay-N-Play

Doggie Day Care,” by calling 570-523-3640, and to make an ap-

pointment at the Mifflinburg Veterinary Clinic, call 570-966-7387.

- by Gwen Hock

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Upcoming Events Participating Veterinarians

SUN P.E.T.S. is very grateful to the following veterinarians for

their program participation. Without them we could not

accomplish our mission.

Animal Care Hospital ............................................... (570-524-7560)

Companion Animal Hospital ................................... (570-374-2247)

Dr. Warren Fisher ..................................................... (570-547-2436)

Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital ............................... (570-523-3640)

Middleburg Veterinary Service ............................... (570-837-1212)

Mifflinburg Veterinary Clinic ................................... (570-966-7387)

Selinsgrove Veterinary Hospital ............................ (570-374-5755)

Sunbury Animal Hospital ........................................ (570-286-5131)

Susquehanna Trail Animal Hospital ...................... (570-538-5538)

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