We are so lucky to now have Head to Tail Thrift and Vintage open for business! The store not only is a form of revenue for our efforts at Talbot Humane, but, we have a new location for fun events!

The store will stay OPEN until 6 pm on Fridays in December!  Join us for these events:

Nov. 25~ Santa’s Sack Sale 

Get the first look and best selection of toys for holiday giving at Head to Tail Thrift & Vintage!

Nov. 29~ RISE UP with a Giving Tuesday Challenge!

We want 100 animal lovers to stop in the store with a $10 donation on national Giving Tuesday and two great things will happen: The Talbot Humane Board of Directors will match up to $2,000 in donations, for a possible $4,000 fundraising drive for the day! AND, how about this- the first 50 people who make a $10 donation get a FREE DRINK coupon from Rise Up Coffee Roasters. Oh my!

Work ’til 5? We’ll stay open until 6 pm!

Dec. 4~ Paint Day with Maggie Sarfaty 

Join us for a “paint your pet” paint afternoon fundraiser with a favorite local artist. Space is limited, so sign up early! Create something special for yourself this holiday season. Register here:  https://talbothumane.givezooks.com/events/holiday-paint-your-pet-party

Dec. 8~ Pet (and families) Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Come to the store from 5-7 pm with your leashed pet and have your holidays photo taken at our annual event to benefit the animals with a $10 per pet suggested donation.

Dec. 9~ Finer Things from Talbot County

You won’t believe the amazing things that have been generously donated to Head to Tail Thrift & Vintage! Waterford crystal, gold jewelry, fine art work, designer handbags and many other wonderful gift ideas! Shop with us for that special piece at an affordable price!

Dec. 16~ Holiday Color Sale

All merchandise with something red or green on it is 50% off all day! Hunt for those colors and grab a great deal just before the holidays!

Dec. 23~ Last Minute Shopper Support

Don’t panic! Let us help you find the unusual, the unexpected, the last minute gift! Never fear, there’s always something special at Head to Tail Thrift & Vintage.

Talbot Humane is opening an upscale thrift and vintage store, to serve as a sustainable source of funding for the work we do for shelter animals. We are counting on the generous support of community members like you to donate those gently used treasures you no longer need, which we can turn into much needed revenue!

CONTINUALLY SEEKING DONATIONS OF:

ART WORK, JEWELRY, CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY CLOTHING, SHOES & ACCESSORIES, HANDBAGS, HOUSEWARES, FURNITURE, PET SUPPLIES

Donate those things you know you don’t need to a local shelter instead of a BIG BOX second-hand retailer. Keep your money in your community, where it can do the MOST GOOD!

Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10a-5p
Thursday 11a-7p
Saturday 10a-4p
Closed Sunday, Monday, and major holidays

Across Rt. 50 from Talbot Humane, Westbound side
7871 Ocean Gateway
Easton, Maryland 21601
Contact: susan@talbothumane.org today!

A Fascinating Read for a Great Cause!

Author Gail Buchalter has written a page turner,  “Friday Nigh Fighters” is a fictional tale about a forensic veterinarian and her fight for justice for those without a voice, set right here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

A portion of the ongoing sale of this book is being donated back to Talbot Humane! You can visit her website here:  http://fridaynightfightersmystery.com/

Gail Buchalter is an award-winning journalist who was a staff writer for People magazine and a contributing editor at Parade magazine for 20 years, and arguably one of the longest surviving freelancers at Forbes magazine. She wrote about film, television and recording artists, sports figures and her true love – animals. Gail was born and raised in Manhattan, lived in Nashville, Los Angeles and Southampton, NY, before moving to rural Maryland, where she opened a yoga studio in 2002. A board member of the local humane society, she was also instrumental in helping create a low-cost feral cat spay/neuter organization. She has adopted and fostered numerous cats and dogs, and today lives with her three dogs and two cats on several acres in the woods.

Reviews:

“I could not conceptualize how someone could write a fictional book about pit bull fighting that people would want to read, but Gail Buchalter nailed it! She accurately portrays the medical, forensic and legal aspects of the work through characters that are fantastic and funny – I found myself laughing out loud at times – and could not wait to learn more about them. She has created an intriguing, gritty mystery with a heartwarming story about animals and the people who work to protect them. An outstanding accomplishment!”  — Melinda Merck, DVM, Owner of Veterinary Forensics Consulting, LLC, Austin, TX, who assisted with the prosecution of NFL quarterback Michael Vick.

“This is a great read told from the perspective of the forensic veterinarian who has seen it all. Her voice grabs you immediately, from the description of when the doctor first meets Ella, an abused pit bull she adopts, to the emotions involved in investigating these horrid acts of cruelty and violence. There are many factual pieces woven into this gripping story. It has all the elements of a fascinating read: love, hate, crime, animals, and a heroine working for the greater good!” — Patty Crankshaw-Quimby, Executive Director Talbot Humane; President, Professional Animal Workers of Maryland, Inc.

Thanks to your support, your commitment to helping us fulfill our mission, and the amazing work of our staff and volunteers, readers of What’s Up? Eastern Shore have named Talbot Humane as the Best Non-Profit on the Shore!  We are thankful for your support to help us continue to grow our programs and services. 

Did you know?

• Since 1932 Talbot Humane, FKA Talbot County Humane Society, FKA Friends to the Animals has been serving animals in need across the Mid-Shore.
• Talbot Humane has had a low or no cost spay/neuter program for public pets since 2000.  As of May 31st, we have already provide free or very low cost surgeries to over 300 pets from the Mid-shore.
• We offer humane education lessons and visits to every school in Talbot County. Just call to schedule a visit!
• Our public pet pantry has been open for owners in need since 2008.  We serve approximately 100 residents monthly.
• We offer pet bereavement services to residents of the Mid-Shore area on the first Thursday of each month.
• Talbot Humane offers a behavioral hotline for pet owners in crisis.  Our goal is to keep pets with caring owners.
• We offer low-cost microchip services to pet owners. The goal, to reunite pets with owners BEFORE they ever reach our doors!
• As our ability to provide services and education to the community has grown over the last 10 years, the number of animals entering our care has dropped by almost 1/2.  This is a testament to the power of education and support!
  
• In order to provide services at the current level, that is provide daily care to animals, animal control services, all of the services listed above and MORE, it costs $2,383 PER DAY, 365 days a year.

 Your support allows Talbot Humane to continue expanding our programs and improving the lives of pets and residents, not only in Talbot County but, across the Mid-Shore. 

We Thank You!

Adoption fees for felines of ALL ages waived!

Saving lives is what it is all about at Talbot Humane. In effort to save the lives of more felines in our community, Talbot Humane has joined the Million Cat Challenge.  This program sponsored by Maddie’s Fund, is a shelter-based campaign to save the lives of 1 million cats in North America over the next five years. The core strategy of the campaign will be five key initiatives that will offer every shelter, in every community, practical choices to reduce euthanasia and increase live outcomes for shelter cats.

Diamond is one of the hundreds of deserving cats that enter our care at Talbot Humane each year.

“Our first step in finding more homes for the cats and kittens in our care at Talbot Humane is to waive adoption fees for all felines,” shares Executive Director Patty Quimby.  “We are excited to be a part of this life saving program.  Ultimately we would love to be in the position where we are able to assist other shelters with their cat population, just as we currently do with dogs.”

Quimby says the process is simple. Visit their adoption center at 7894 Ocean Gateway, or PetSmart in Easton MD, meet the cats and kittens available for adoption, and fall in love.  “We hope to see other groups across the state and Delmarva join us in this life saving challenge.”

For more information on pets for adoption, the adoption process, or other services and programs available at Talbot Humane, please visit www.talbothumane.org today.

Talbot Humane has been providing pet food to residents in need since 2008 when our public pet food pantry opened.  In late 2011 Pet Pantries of Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline Counties opened their organization and  helped fill local shelters public pantry shelves.  Mary Kramer and Barbara Mulready joined forces in an effort to ensure pets in need had full bellies across the Mid-shore.

For the past 5 years the support offered by Pet Pantries has been an important part of our outreach programs to residents in need.  We are so grateful for all they have done for Talbot Humane, Caroline County Humane Society and Baywater Animal Rescue.  Providing thousands of pounds of dry dog and cat food to the shelters annually they have helped us feed more pets in need, it has been a labor of love on their part!

Earlier this year, the team at Pet Pantries decided to close the organization.  They generously provided their last funds to each organization to fill our shelves.  We are continuing the spirit and teamwork of Pet Pantries going forward. Talbot Humane is joining with Caroline County Humane Society, Animal Welfare League of Queen Anne’s County, Kent County Humane Society and Baywater Animal Rescue to continue our missions of helping the animals of our communities- creating Mid-shore Pet Pantries Coalition.   Each organization will be collecting food in their respective counties for the pantry with the help of local businesses and volunteers.  Each organization is looking for businesses willing to be a drop off location as well as volunteers to monitor and transport food.  For more information on how you can get involved, contact our office today!

Join the fun on Saturday, April 23, in Oxford for a Dog Walk and Show to benefit the animals of Talbot Humane. Talbot Humane provides a safe and healthy environment for unwanted animals in its care; places adoptable companion animals in good homes; protects all animals from cruelty and neglect; and reduces the unwanted companion animal population through spay/neuter services.

The Oxford Day Dog Walk begins at 9:00 and runs from the Causeway to Ferry Dock. The blessing of the animals takes place just before the Walk at 8:55. download the oxford day dog walk registration 2016 here. The fee to participate is $25. Registration also takes place the morning of the event.  Each entry receives a goodie bag for your dog to enjoy!

The Annual Oxford Day Parade begins at 11:00. Enjoy music, free rides on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester, delicious food, Oxford Marketplace in the Park and more, all day long. We hope you and your animals decide to enjoy the day in Historic Oxford Maryland. For more information on Oxford Day events, go to www.oxfordday.org.

What a deal- our microchip service fee has been cut IN HALF for a limited time! 

According to the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (NCPPSP), less than 2 percent of cats and only 15 to 20 percent of dogs are returned to their owners. This is a sad statistic, but it’s true! Your dog and cat cannot tell us their name, address or phone number- that is without your help!

Talbot Humane wants to increase the chances of reunited lost pets and owners.  One safe and effective way to provide identification is through having your pet microchipped.  In recognition of Pet Identification Week April 1-23rd, Talbot Humane will be offering microchipping of your dog, cat or ferret for only $10 for the entire month of April. This includes the registration of your chip with HomeAgain, a new collar and an identification tag.  Now when was the last time you even purchased a collar for $10?

For more information or to schedule an appointment call (410)822-0107 today.  Appointments are available between 11A-4P Monday-Friday 1P-3P on Saturday.

To learn more about the programs we have available for residents of the Midshore, click here!

Talbot Humane Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money for Shiloh Fund

Shoe donations will benefit shelter animals and micro-enterprises in developing nations and reduce what goes into landfills

Volunteers from St. Vincent De Paul have already begun delivering shoes for this project. Talbot Humane is proud of our community partnerships to improve the lives of not only animals but the citizens of our community!

Easton, MD, March 10, 2016:  Talbot Humane is conducting a shoe collection drive from March 15-May 15 to raise money for the Shiloh Fund, an emergency fund the shelter maintains to pay for unexpected medical expenses, such as surgeries, lengthy vet stays or costly medicines. The Shiloh Fund is central to Talbot Humane’s ability to save the lives of injured and sick animals that many open admission shelters would have to euthanize and No Kill shelters may turn away. Talbot Humane will earn funds based on the number of pairs of shoes collected. If we fill 100 bags with 25 pair of shoes each, we will raise $1,000 for the Shiloh Fund. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes at Talbot Humane on Rt. 50 in Easton.

All donated shoes will be purchased by Funds2Orgs and then redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations.  Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.

“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Patty Quimby, Executive Director at Talbot Humane. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like donate to us to help our shelter animals and to help those less fortunate become self-sufficient.  It’s a win-win for everyone.”

If you have a group or organization that  would like to collect 25 pairs of shoes to fill one of our bags, please contact Susan Langfitt, Fundraising Coordinator at Talbot Humane at 410-822-0107 or susan@talbothumane.org.