2021 was a landmark year for Talbot Humane, a nonprofit that has served the midshore since 1932, seeing to the well-being of animals and the needs of the community in a wealth of ways, from offering spay/neuter assistance and carefully considered adoptions to crafting legislation to improve animal welfare and micro-chipping pets. In November, the shelter acquired land and a building next door to the existing premises. The real estate was purchased directly from St. Peter and Paul Church.  

Talk about serendipity! 

“A much-needed updating and expansion of our facility was something we had been considering for a while, but it hadn’t made it past the back burner,” says Patty Crankshaw-Quimby, Talbot Humane’s Executive Director. “We were happily surprised by the opportunity that literally fell into our laps. It was the proverbial ‘offer you can’t refuse.’ Saint Peter and Paul approached us to ask if we had any interest in acquiring the real estate. The answer was a resounding “yes”! (Indeed, the Parish House was the locale of our holiday gift shop.) 

A vastly updated and enlarged shelter will enhance Talbot Humane’s efforts on behalf of the animals in our care and beyond.  We will be able to offer services to members of our community—and perhaps even beyond Talbot County {“Animals in need know nothing of geographic boundaries,” Patty says).     

With the land and building now in our possession, we have entered the planning phase of what will be a years-long effort. Early wish-list brainstorming has already begun.  

“A facility with plenty of natural light is key,” says Patty, knowing that this cuts down on the animals’ stress level. Animals flourish when they get a sense of daylight. “Their comfort will be considered at every turn.” She explains that enclosures will no longer be “cages” and chain link. Well-maintained green spaces will punctuate the campus, offering great play spaces for the animals. Medical facilities will be expanded. Also benefitting from the up-to-date shelter will be staffers, volunteers, and the public. Colorful, inviting areas for potential adopters to spend time with the animals will be paramount. Plans will be drawn up with an eye toward maximum efficiency, sustainability, and use of technology.  

“2022 marks Talbot Humane’s 90th anniversary,” says Board President Bridget Horner. “We are thrilled to be entering this banner new year with such a groundbreaking project.”

The 12th annual Cookie “Walk” returns! Let our volunteers do the baking for you. Cookies must be pre-ordered. Orders close on Saturday December 11th at NOON.  Pick up for orders is Saturday December 18th 8a-noon at the Easton Farmer’s Market on North Harrison St. Easton. 

Link to order: 2021 Cookie Walk! 

If you are someone who prefers to pay cash or check, you will need to come to Talbot Humane before December 11th to fill out the order form and pay. 

Are you interested in be a baker? We want you! Contact our volunteer coordinator today talbothumanevolunteer@gmail.com 

Join us on Sunday December 5th from noon-4P as we welcome Santa to Talbot Humane! He will be arriving next door at the Pawsitively Fabulous Pet Boutique for photos with pets and their people!  Photographer and Talbot Humane volunteer Bob Quinn will work his magic to get fantastic shots of your pets (and people) with Santa!

Photos are $10 per print.  

The 2022 Petparazzi Calendar is on sale now! Featuring local celebrity pets- those who raised the most $ for their fellow friends at Talbot Humane. This year competitors raised over $22,000! 

Calendars are available for $15 +tax at Talbot Humane and will also be for sale at Pawsitively Fabulous Pet Boutique beginning Mid-November.  We thank all of the competitors and donors for their support! 

We are thrilled to share the Pawsitively Fabulous Pet Boutique is returning this November to offer unique gifts for your holiday needs! Open through Christmas 2021, we will have unique gifts for sale- animal centric, of course! You will find something at all price points for the people and pets in your life- and you will know your holiday shopping is helping the animals of our community!

Our doors will open on Friday November 12th at 11A at 7906 Ocean Gateway, Easton- directly next to Talbot Humane! 

Hours:  Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11A-4p until Christmas, with some fun events peppered through the holiday season. 

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amy Eutsey at talbothumanevolunteer@gmail.com

Come hang out for the First Annual End of Summer Block Party at Snifter’s Craft Beer and Wine Bistro! The event scheduled for Saturday September 4th from 3-7P will be held in their parking lot at 219 Marlboro Avenue, Easton, MD. They plan to have 20 Craft Beers on Tap, Food, Live Music by Penny Pistolero, and more! Tickets will be just $20 with a portion of those proceeds going to Talbot Humane. This will include as many tastes as you’d like and a branded taster glass! Love that beer?! Pints will be available for purchase. Beer not your thing? They will have other options too.  Of course food will be available as well as shopping from local artisans and vendors. 

Kids and Designated Drivers get in free and Non-Alcoholic beverages will be free. They will have a kids zone with activities for kids with prizes, and face painting!

Corn Hole, and a few other fun games. Enter to win raffle, with a drawing hourly!

Talbot Humane volunteers will be there, and weather permitting we will have some pets for adoption milling around too!  

Call Hair O The Dog Today to purchase your tickets, 410-820-4700 or purchase online here: https://sniftersbistro.com/products/end-of-summer-block-party

Governor Hogan signed into law this May the Pets for Vets Act 2021! This means veterans who adopt a pet from an animal control or municipal shelter in Maryland will have the adoption fee WAIVED. While this law only applies to such facilities, we would love to see EVERY shelter in MD participate in this thank you to our veterans. Veterans adopting from Talbot Humane, please remember to tell us you qualify for a waived adoption fee, it is the very least we can do for your service to our country and communities. 

Easton, MD: Talbot Humane’s Unleashed Charity Running Program is thrilled to be running the streets of Easton again for the animals! We are seeking animal lovers of any fitness level to train with us for the Historic Drawbridge Half Marathon from Tilghman to St. Michaels this fall. We are holding an information meeting on August 4, 6 p.m., at the shelter (7894 Ocean Gtwy, Easton). Training begins Saturday, August 21, 7 a.m., 12 Magnolia St. in Easton (parking area next to ball fields).

The training method is run/walk/run, which is designed to build to the race distance quickly, prevent injury, and fit into busy lives. “The best part of this program is that it’s geared to get you off the couch and across the finish line of a 13.1-mile race in about 12 weeks,” says Head Coach, Amy Eutsey. “The program is so doable that many participants continue running as a regular form of fitness, challenging themselves to run more races or longer distances.”

**** If you would like to be kept in the loop of pre-conditioning training aids, information about the program, to have someone avaialble to answer your questions or concerns, please submit your email here, someone will be in touch soon! ****

SUBMIT YOUR EMAIL HERE

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Friends of UNLEASHED, Corporate sponsor and pace group opportunities to suppor the animals and the humans of the midshore!

UNLEASHED sponsorship form

For more information on the UNLEASHED program contact coach Amy Eutsey, (410)822-0107 or volunteer@talbothumane.org.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Patty Quimby at patty@talbothumane.org or 410-822-0107

In times of crisis, people are often told to leave their homes for a “short time,” only to find that they cannot return for days or even weeks. As a result, community animal shelters are overwhelmed with lost and separated cats and dogs following a disaster. The past year has reminded us emergencies are not only natural disasters but could be family illnesses and injury too.

Being prepared is the best step families can take to ensure that they and their pets are ready to face an emergency. Knowing that a kit is packed and ready to go can put families at ease.

“Helping our residents and pets during an emergency is extremely important to our organization.” Said Patty Quimby, Executive Director of Talbot Humane.  “The Talbot Animal Disaster Services  Team has been in place and ready to assist our residents during weather or other catastrophic emergencies where an emergency shelter would need to be opened since 2010.  Providing the tools to our residents to be prepared in the event of an emergency is a priority.”  Quimby adds, “Preparedness saves lives.”

We encourage families to build a Pet Emergency Go-Kit and store it with the rest of the family’s emergency preparations:

• Basic first aid supplies
• A 3-day supply of bottled water and the pet’s preferred food, held in a waterproof container
• Safety harness and leash
• Waste clean-up supplies
• Medications and a copy of the pet’s medical records
• List of veterinarians and local pet care organizations
• List of the pet’s feeding routine and any behavioral issues
• Comfort items, such as a blanket or favorite toy, to help keep the pet calm and comfortable

 Tips to Help Ensure Your Pet’s Safety in an Emergency:

• Ensure your pet’s identification by using a microchip or collar ID tag, and make sure that your contact information is up-to-date.
• Display a pet rescue decal on your front door or window to let first responders know there is a pet in the house. Include your veterinarian’s contact information.
• Learn where your pet likes to hide in your house when frightened. Finding your pet quickly will help you evacuate faster.
• Identify a location to take your pet if you need to leave your immediate area. Keep in mind that disaster shelters for people may not be open to pets. These shelters that do accept pets are not drop and go shelters- you must reside in the shelter for your pets to be admitted. We highly recommend owners scout hotels and motels with pet-friendly policies and ask relatives or friends if they could house you and your pet.
• Carry a picture of your pet in the event of separation.
• If you need to evacuate, consider taking a pet carrier or crate for transport and safe-keeping.

Families looking to learn more about disaster preparedness and safety can contact Talbot Humane (410)822-0107.