Spring 2016

Issue 1

The SPCA Special

A publication for the
supporters of the
Rockingham-Harrisonburg
SPCA
Issue 1, Spring 2016

Fundfest Dates
MAY 18

TWYSTED

JUNE 1

JUSTIFIED

Special Needs Dogs

JUNE 15

GLASS BETTY

JUNE 29

LITTLE WALTER AND

THE CONVICTIONS

JULY 13

WHO SHOT JOHN

WITH GYPSY TOWN

JULY 27

HARRISONBURG, VA. April 8, 2016. It was 2014 and SPCA

volunteers and staff members were thrilled as Pit Bull mix,
Frankenweenie, walked out of the facility with his new forever
home and a wagging tail.

SRO WITH KELLY MAY

BROWN

Now it is a cold winter day about a year after Frankenweenie was

AUGUST 10

JOHN SAMSON

adopted. SPCA volunteers respond to a call about a stray dog. As

AUGUST 24

THE GOODSONS

they arrive at the site, they poke around the area and hear a
rustling in a nearby dumpster. They look down into the darkness
of the dumpster and are shocked to find the familiar face of
Frankenweenie, abandoned by his family and all alone once again.

Want to Change a Life?

For those eager to work with animals in need or adopt, The Rockingham
Harrisonburg SPCA offers many volunteer and foster programs to the public.
Opportunities to become involved are flexible and easy for both adults and children.

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Many people have seen the

could contact his family.

Despite his ordeal, he remained

famous Sarah McLachlan

Unfortunately, the registered

the most happy-go-lucky dog youd

SPCA commercials broadcast

number was disconnected, and

ever know! He absolutely loves to

on various television channels.

he was back to square one.

play with ball toys and can always

People tend to turn the channel

Weenies condition the second

be found carrying one around,

and go on with their day. It is

time through was much worse.

Adoption Facilitator Taryn

easy to push images of

He was extremely thin and

Bromser-Kloeden adds.

homeless and hurt pets aside

infested with fleas and other

and continue going through the

parasites, showing how long he

motions of everyday life. In

had been outdoors trying to

Harrisonburg, sick and

survive. The SPCA volunteers

homeless animals are brought

showered him with love and

into the

care until he was healthy

Harrisonburg/Rockingham

enough to be transferred to a

SPCA regularly. Through the

local special needs dog rescue

help of rescue groups and foster

where he is being treated for

programs, these once sad and

Lymes disease.

helpless animals are

rehabilitated into happy, loving
homes.

Foster care is essential for

special needs animals to
rehabilitate these dogs health

When Weenie arrived at the

and happiness. Weenie is

SPCA for the second time, his

currently with a foster family

microchip which was implanted

that is seriously considering

before he was originally

adopting him.

adopted was checked so they

Another Pit Bull mix named

Phoebe came into the shelter very
thin, dehydrated and overall
unhealthy. She was very uncertain
and untrusting of people when she
first arrived. The staff worked to
socialize her while improving her
health along the way.
Phoebe is now up for adoption and
is doing wonderfully, a staff
member pointed out. Phoebe is also
known for being very snuggly and
friendly to all people she meets.
Featured as the Kline May Corner
pet, Phoebe is being offered at a
special reduced price of $25 plus
the spay and deposit fees.

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Another special needs animal is

abuse by an owner in the past.

When it comes to special needs

Great Pyrenees, Falkor, who

In the close quarters of the

animals, patience, love, and

also came in as a stray. He was

kennel environment, his fear

friendliness are the keys to

emaciated and had a sore on his

was exasperated. The staff

finding their forever homes. The

neck. With the help and

worked on socializing him first

animals introduced above are just

generosity of Heartland Vet

with women staff and when he

a glimpse into how the SPCA

Clinic, he was treated for his

showed improvement, one of

rehabilitates dogs with unique

health issues. Heartland Clinic

the male volunteers was able to

qualities.

also found early signs of

work with him and gain his

cataracts. The attending vet

Think about Frankenweenie for a

trust.

minute. He is an animal who has

With immaculate

gone through considerable

improvement, he was moved

measures to find a forever home

into a foster home where he is

and the

thriving and will soon be ready

Rockingham/Harrisonburg SPCA

for adoption after the foster

has made it their mission to help

parents learn more about his

him and all other animals in

needs and personality.

similar situations. With the help

fostered him while he

recovered from his treatments
and blood work. He has since
been transferred to a local
rescue group where he will be
adopted.
The last and oldest special

of foster programs and rescue

needs dog is an adorable black

lab mix, Pete. When he arrived
at the shelter, he had a terrible
fear of men, signaling severe

He loves to fetch. You would

never know that he is ten years

groups, dogs in need will be able

to live happy and healthy lives.

old! Petes foster family told

volunteers and staff.

How Can I Become Involved?

An opportunity to make a
difference in an animals life is
here in your community
everyday. The Rockingham
Harrisonburg SPCA offers
volunteer programs for those
looing to work closely with
animals in need. Volunteers
must be 16 years of age and
older and they must attend an
orientation session before they

may begin volunteering.

Teenagers and children under 16
years old may volunteer
alongside their parent or
guardian whom is over the age
of 18.
A Student Volunteer Program is
offered to teenagers 13-15 years
old. Their main responsibility is
teaching dogs good manners
through their kennel doors.

Kids 6-12 may apply for Kids

Club and Pet Pals. They will
meet at the shelter once a month
during the school year and then
will be able to work with pets
along with their parents. For
applications and more
information, visit
www.rhspca.org and click
volunteer.

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Mark Your
Calendar
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA
offers many events year round. Events
range from fundraising efforts to adoption
centers. Adoption centers are often set up
at local Harrisonburg events.

HARRISONBURG, VA

microchip ID and a goodie bag.

April 30, but it was moved to

February 18, 2016.

After the fee was paid, the

a later date. Owners may

Rockingham/Harrisonburg

animals were available to go

register their dogs for up to

SPCA was at Rockingham

home with their new families.

three events. To register, a

County Fairgrounds April 9

$10 registration fee is

and 10 for Shenandoah Valley

Rockingham County

required. Call (504) 564-

Builders Associations 36th

Fairgrounds are located at 4808

3160 with questions and to

Annual Home and Garden

S Valley Pike, Harrisonburg,

register your pet.

Show. Animals were on-site

VA 22801.

and available for adoption at a

At the Home and Garden Show

reduced fee.

Harrisonburg SPCA is also

along with the SPCA adoption

hosting a few specials on cats

The Home and Garden Show

center, there were food trucks,

in the next few months.

was open to the public. SPCA

DIY sessions, Classic Car and

Between April 30 and May 7,

volunteers and staff introduced

Truck Cruise-In, homesteading,

cats over the age of five are

dogs and cats to those who

Good Living Showcase, a kid

available for adoption for a

attended. Animals were located

zone and over 150 vendors.

reduced fee of $15.

at the on-site adoption center.

Future events the

Unaltered cats require a

To adopt an animal, a 25-dollar

Rockingham/Harrisonburg

down payment towards their

adoption fee was required. The

SPCA will have are adoption

spay or neuter surgery that

fee covered vaccinations, flea

centers at Animal Palooza in

goes to the local veterinarian

treatment, de-worming,

Bridgewater September 24. It

of your choice. The fee for

The Rockingham

was originally scheduled for

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Did You Know

Going against popular
belief, the
Rockingham/Harrisonbur
g SPCA is not affiliated
with any other SPCAs in
Virginia or the country. It
is an independently run
organization by local
residents. The
Rockingham/Harrisonbur
g SPCA is not in contact
with other SPCA
organizations such as the
Richmond location. The
work done is to benefit the
local area by providing
medical attention and care
for dogs and cats in need
of assistance until they are
adopted.

spaying the cat is $50 and the

There will be plenty of healthy

fee for neutering the cat is

and friendly dogs and cats at the

$35.

upcoming adoption events.

The SPCA takes in more

Helping the SPCA fundraise is as

kittens during the spring and

easy as the click of a button.

summer. Saturday May 7

AmazonSmile is free and donates

from 11am to 3pm, the SPCA

a portion of your purchase to a

is hosting a Kitten Shower.

charity of your choice. Make sure

To prepare for the influx of

to pick the Rockingham

kittens, experienced foster

Harrisonburg Society for the

home families will attend and

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

answer questions regarding

their fostering experiences.
Refreshments are provided
and donations are accepted.
Appropriate donations include
kitten toys, food, and milk
replacer.
Adoption Facilitator Taryn

To further help fundraising

efforts, go to WoofTrax.com to
download the app. Support the
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA
by just walking your dog. For
every mile you walk, a donation
will be made to the Rockingham
Harrisonburg SPCA.

Bromser-Kloeden said,

Fun at Fundfest
The Rockingham
Harrisonburg SPCA will
be sponsoring a summer
concert series. Every other
Wednesday from 5:30
8:00pm concerts will be
held across from the Daily
News Record. Admission
is $2 and all proceeds
benefit local charities
serving our community.

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SPCA Say What?

The Rockingham/Harrisonburg Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in
August 1972 to provide assistance to animals and the
public. It is an independent nonprofit organization,
unrelated to other SPCA organizations. Their mission is
to promote respect, compassion, education and advocacy
resulting in a humane and sustainable environment for
all animals.

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be

judged by the way its animals are treated.

Gandhi

Talk to Us!
Address
2170 Old Furnace Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22803

Phone

Follow Along On Our Journey!

(540) 434-5270

Email
info@rhspca.org

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