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Pet Gazette
A publication of the Fayette Humane Society, P. O. Box 244, Fayetteville, GA 30214!
www.fayettehumane.org / info@fayettehumane.org / phone: 770-487-1073!
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www.facebook.com/pages/Fayette-Humane-Society/490710464325091!
READ ABOUT THESE AND OTHER FEATURED PETS ON PAGE 6
Quilla
Molly
Sydney
UPCOMING EVENTS
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September
JOIN US!!
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12th-14th: PetSmart National Pet Food Drive…page 8!
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13th &14th: PetSmart National Adoption Weekend 11-5 pm…page 8
Sat. 20th: Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival 10-6 pm…page 8
Sun. 21st: Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival 12-5 pm…page 8
Tugg
Adoptions are
held every
weekend.
PetSmart
2701 Highway 54
October
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Peachtree City
8th: “Fore the Paws” Golf Tournament…page 5
18th: FHS Yard Sale 9-3 pm…page 3
November-Dates
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TBA
Belk’s Charity Day Sale
PetSmart National Adoption Weekend
Please see our website for more information!
Saturday
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
I’m Tibby and still available. !
Adopt me, please!
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A Message from Our President
Who we are...
Dear Friends,!
Incorporated in 1973, the Fayette
The one thing that’s predictable in life is that it’s fundamentally unpredictable,
bringing new challenges every day. This is certainly the case in 2014—when the
abandoned animal population is surging—and when nowhere are the seeds of
success more evident than in the number of animals given a second chance.!
Humane Society is the oldest
nonprofit humane organization in
Fayette County, Georgia. !
Here’s a brief summary of what we accomplished in the first six months, thanks
to the generous support of our donors:!
We are staffed by volunteers and
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are supported entirely by
• Permanent loving homes were found for 91 cats and 158 dogs.!
individual and corporate donations. ! • We provided 596 spay and neuter surgeries and advocated new policies to reduce pet
overpopulation.!
Because we do not have a shelter,
• We continued to save the lives of countless healthy and treatable animals through our extensive
foster care and veterinary network.!
most animals we rescue live in
temporary foster homes until they
are adopted. !
We believe all companion pets have
intrinsic value and deserve to be
treated with love and respect.!
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FHS Board Members!
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President: Stephanie Cohran!
Vice President: Karen Scannell!
Secretary: Sharon Marchisello!
Treasurer: Sabrina Brown!
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Molly Young!
Karin Keller!
Rani Rathburn!
Our 24/7 Supporters
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FHS would like to thank these
businesses who are helping us 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
Doggie DayCare of Fayette
Fayetteville!
Happytime Boarding &
Grooming, Peachtree City!
Peachtree City Self Storage
Peachtree City!
Puppy Tubs B&B Pet Resort
Peachtree City!
Dollar Wise Mini Storage
Fayetteville !
SmartStop Self Storage !
Peachtree City!
Tack Trolley Horse and Pet
Fayetteville
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• We have deepened our partnership with Fayette County Animal Control and the Fayette County
Commissioners to test TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) as a means of controlling Fayette County's
exploding feral cat population. TNR has been implemented successfully in many other
communities and has proven more effective than Fayette County's long-standing policy of trap
and euthanize. Besides, TNR is more humane.!
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Our achievements are proof we’re navigating well through complex and challenging times,
providing critical services to animals in need. Yet make no mistake. There’s still more work to be
done. The demand to find foster homes for cats and dogs has intensified, and if we receive
approval from the Commissioners to take over and implement TNR, we will need more volunteer
help than ever. !
I am confident that our wonderful volunteers will step up to the task as they never fail to amaze
me with their enthusiasm and hard work. In short, the Fayette Humane Society enables these
people to do what they do very well, and that’s a great place to be. !
As I hope you can tell, this excites me. We create value on so many levels. We’re hitting our stride,
and I’m confident that with your continued support, our efforts will result in many more animals
getting the second chances they deserve.!
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Until they all have homes,
Have a Story
Idea?
The Fayette Humane
Society’s newsletter team
is always happy to hear
from our readers. If you
have story ideas or photos
you’d like to submit for an
upcoming issue of the Pet
Gazette, please send an
email to one of our
newsletter committee
chairpersons: !
Karen Arkin
karenarkin117@gmail.com
or Rose Ann Stevens
roestevens@aim.com.
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FHS Volunteer In Profile (VIP): Sharon Marchisello
In this issue of the Pet Gazette we are recognizing Sharon Marchisello. Sharon was born in Schenectady,
New York, grew up in Texas, and lived in various parts of the country prior to moving to Peachtree
City in 1994. In addition to work (Sharon is retired from Delta Air Lines and currently back as a
contractor), world travel, and master gardening, Sharon has published two books. Live Cheaply, Be
Happy, Grow Wealthy, a nonfiction personal finance manual, is available in e-book format only, and
Going Home, a mystery novel, has just been released by Sunbury Press in both paper and electronic
forms. Sharon began volunteering for the FHS in 2007, and through her skills, strengths and experience
contributes greatly to the accomplishments of this organization.!
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Sharon’s volunteer duties are numerous. She tenderly cares for cats and kittens by being a foster mom and an adoption lead.
Sharon has been Secretary on the Board of Directors for three years, a member of the planning and newsletter committees,
and at times has answered calls on the cat line. A most valuable task that Sharon undertakes for the FHS is grant writer.!
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With a Masters in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, Sharon’s expertise has procured spay/
neuter grants from Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, PetSmart Charities, ASPCA, Best Friends, Clothes Less Traveled and
Petco Foundation to name a few. Other grants have assisted with veterinary expenses, emergency medical assistance,
vaccinations and low-income pet owner assistance. “Sharon works tirelessly and spends countless hours applying for grants
that help us tend to the cats and dogs in our care,” said a fellow volunteer. !
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Sharon has loved animals and owned cats all her life, mostly rescues. Sharon and her husband, Michael, have a 12-year-old
cat, Snow White, and their guest bedroom usually houses a foster cat or two. Sharon, we salute your hard work and
dedication to the animals of the FHS!
Interested in volunteering? Call 770-487-1073 or fill out a form online at www.fayettehumane.org.
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If you have items to donate, please contact Leah Thomson at leahthomsonptc@gmail.com.
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Changes in Our Aging Pets!
H o w O l d i s Yo u r Pe t ?
We all love our pets—young and old alike. Yet as they age, it
may be easy to overlook behavioral changes that can indicate a
medical or other problem. Prior to more obvious signs such as
changes in appetite, water intake, exercise level, urination
levels, vomiting and coughing, you may start to notice
behaviors that could be signaling an early sign of disease.
Promptly report any unusual symptoms to your veterinarian.
Pet owners, especially those who regard their pet as family, like to
know how old their pet is in "human years." You’re probably familiar
with the common method of determining a dog's human years by
multiplying his dog age by seven, but there are more accurate
calculations as shown in the following chart for both cats and dogs.
Possible Behavior Changes in Older Pets!
•! Increased reaction to sounds!
•! Increased vocalization!
•! Confusion!
•! Disorientation!
•! Decreased interaction w/humans!
•! Increased irritability!
•! Decreased response to commands!
•! Increased aggressive/protective
behavior!
•! Increased anxiety!
•! House soiling!
•! Decreased self-hygiene/grooming!
•! Repetitive activity!
•! Increased wandering!
•! Change in sleep cycles!
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association
source: fourpawspetranch.com
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Paws to Give!
Because we do not receive government funding, we rely heavily on the generosity of people like you. !
Donations can!be made by check or money order and mailed to: !
Fayette Humane Society, P. O. Box 244, Fayetteville, GA 30214!
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Your Name: ______________________________________________________________________________!
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Address: _________________________________________________________________________________!
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Phone: ______________________________!
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Email:____________________________________________!
$10 ____ $25 ____ $50 ____ $100 ____ Other $_________
Building Fund $_________! !
To pay via PayPal or to set up recurring donations, go to www.fayettehumane.org/how-to-donate/!
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You can also make a special donation that can be posted on our website's "In Honor/Memory" page. Donate in
memory of a beloved pet, or a family member; recognize a friend's or relative's birthday or anniversary; or donate to
the care of a sick or injured animal. !
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My donation is for this special needs pet_________________________________________________________!
My donation is in memory/honor of____________________________________________________________!
Honoree’s address if acknowledgement is desired____________________________________________________!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION. 100% GOES TO THE SUPPORT OF THE ANIMALS!
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“Fore the Paws”
Charity Golf Tournament!
October 8, 2014
BRAELINN GOLF CLUB!
500 Clubview Drive!
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Registration: 7:30 a.m.!
Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m.
Score a hole-in-one and WIN A CAR! Sponsored by Toyota of Newnan!
A registration fee of $85.00 includes green fee, golf cart, range balls, continental breakfast, and awards lunch buffet. !
This is a ‘best ball’ tournament so handicaps are not required. If you would like to participate, complete this form,
and submit with your check(s) payable to the Fayette Humane Society, and mail to: FHS c/o Karen Arkin, 117
Tamerlane, Peachtree City, GA 30269.!
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Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________ !
Phone:__________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________!
If you would like others to join, please list as follows:!
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Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________ !
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Phone:__________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________!
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Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________ !
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Phone:__________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________!
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! TOURNAMENT RAFFLE: Numerous items will be available for raffle the morning of the event. The raffle is open to
tournament participants and non-participants, and tickets must be purchased between 8-10 a.m., October 8, at Braelinn
Golf Club. Winners will be announced the day of the tournament, and you need not be present to win. Raffle tickets are
$1.00 each, with a special tournament participant rate of $20.00 for 25 tickets and two mulligans.!
For more information about the tournament, please call Karen Scannell at 770-461-1754.!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Visit our website to see more pets
waiting for their forever homes!
Put a pair of sunglasses on
Tugg, a three-year-old Beagle
mix, and you can take him
anywhere. He thinks he’s Joe
Cool and that everything in
life is fun, interesting and
meant for play, especially his
blanket. “Every night he tugs
at his blanket and shakes it
around until he gets
completely balled up in it,”
says his foster mom. “I’m
always laughing at his antics
because he’s quite possibly
the happiest dog in the
world.”
Sunny is a six-year-old
Angora mix who has a
disposition that’s as bright
and friendly as her name.
She’s also a beauty queen
with an incredibly soft white
coat that garners
compliments left and right.
“She enjoys being brushed,
but isn't demanding of it, and
doesn’t let her coat get in the
way of having fun,” says her
foster mom. “Besides her
favorite scratching post, she
loves stuffed animals and
playtime with other cats.”
One-year-old Sydney is a
Quasara is a lap cat in
free-spirited Australian
training who’s a tad shy
Shepherd mix who is
when meeting new people.
intelligent,
athletic and alert
Yet after a couple of ear
scratches, she reaches toward to her environment. On the
home front she is
you, tentatively places her
paws on your lap and gazes housetrained, sleeps well in
her crate, and is happiest
into your eyes to make sure
when kept busy. “She
it's okay. “This sweet little
particularly likes long hikes
girl knows she wants to
cuddle and needs someone in the hills, walks around the
block, and games of fetch in
with a cozy lap,” says her
the backyard,” says her foster
foster mom. “She and her
mom. “Just give her a job to
sister, Quilla, are bonded
do, praise her efforts, and
together and would love to
she’ll make you proud.”
be adopted as a pair.”
Good golly! Miss Molly is a
gorgeous 1½-year-old tabby
with emerald eyes and
patches of white fur on her
face, chest and paws. She’s
also missing the tip of her tail,
which only adds to her charm.
“Molly has lots of cat-titude,”
says her foster mom. “She
greets you at the door, takes a
quiet seat next to you, and
watches the birds and
squirrels through the window.
Just pull out the toys, though,
and she’s ready for action.”
Two-year-old Ronaldo’s
brown saucer eyes will have
you saying, “Yo quiero a
Chihuahua-Terrier!” This
cute little guy would
happily spend most of his
life curled in your lap to
watch TV. He also loves to
run and play. “At 20
pounds, he won’t fit inside a
Gucci bag, but he’s great on
a leash,” says his foster
mom. “Playing fetch is his
favorite activity, and it’ll be
even more fun when he
learns to return the balls.”
Two-year-old Hailey is a shy
yet charming brindle
Dachshund-Plott. “Hailey is
an all-around joy,” says her
foster mom. “She’s
housetrained, well-behaved
and a perfect balance of
energy and serenity. Anything
you do, she wants to do, too.
For playtime, she likes to
chase bubbles with her doggie
pals, and she welcomes any
opportunity to run and
explore her surroundings. All
she needs is love and gentle
guidance.”
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Quilla is playful, fun-loving
and always in motion. First
she needs to check out
what’s happening out the
window. Next she’ll climb
into the toy box or see if any
closets or cupboards are
open. Then, of course, there
are naps—can’t be late for
those. “As busy as she is,
Quilla can always fit some
hugs and kisses into her
schedule,” her foster mom
says. “She’s close to her
sister, Quasara, and would
love to go home with her.”
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COME VISIT ZOLA AT MINUTEMAN PRESS!
123 Huddleston Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
770.487.8016
print@minutemanpressptc.com
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Interested in advertising in the FHS newsletter? Call 770-487-1073.
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Grayson’s Home Sweet Home
Make a Recurring Donation
FHS drew a lot of publicity when one
of our volunteers rescued Grayson, a
young cat who had been set on fire
by gang members. Although he
recovered from his burns, he tested
FIV positive, which made it more
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difficult for him to be adopted. In
January, he was transferred to the Best Friends Animal
Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, where his quirky personality
and gentle disposition charmed staff and visitors alike.
FHS just received word that Grayson has found a forever
home with a loving family who will provide the special
care he needs.
Many of our donors have asked for the ability to set up
recurring donations to the FHS. Now you have the option of
specifying through PayPal that a certain dollar amount be
automatically charged to your credit card each month. To sign
up, go to our website at www.fayettehumane.org/how-todonate/.
Come See Us at Shakerag!
The FHS is again participating in Peachtree City’s
Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival September 20 and 21.
Last year's event was a great success and we're very
excited about the items being created by friends and FHS
volunteers. We will have some well-received repeats from
last year as well as creative new offerings. Most of our
items are animal-related. This is a great time to treat
yourself to something original and begin gathering
holiday gifts for friends and family. We'll be in the same
location, space number 25. Hope to see you there!
PetSmart National
Adoption Weekend!
The FHS and the Peachtree City PetSmart
store are partnering to make the PetSmart
Charities National Adoption weekend
September 13 and 14 a very special event.
Adoption hours will be extended, from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. PetSmart will also be holding its first
National Pet Food Drive that weekend. In addition to showing
dogs and cats looking for their forever homes, we will set up
tents in the parking lot with people food and entertainment.
Stop by and say hello, buy a tasty treat, and think about
adopting a new furry friend.!
More than 30 cats and dogs rescued by the Fayette Humane
Society found their forever homes at last year’s event! For
more information about adopting a loving companion animal,
visit our website at www.fayettehumane.org.
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
www.fayettehumane.org
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
P.O. BOX 244
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