“The Dog” is at it again! The Kool Kats at Hair O’ The Dog Wine & Spirits annual Chili Cook-Off is once again, going to the dogs (and cats too!) Friday February 2nd from 5-7PM you will have the chance to taste not 3 but 6 delish chili dishes (everything from meat-lovers to vegan are represented!) paired with wine or beer. Our Annual Battle for the Chili Bowl is a good time for everyone- especially the animals in need! Each year it is Talbot Humane staff & volunteers verses “The Dog” staff in an effort to raise funds for the animals! You vote with your dollars to see which team wins! The generous folks at HOTD are also donating a 10% of the sale of featured wine and beer to Talbot Humane during this event. These folks really are AMAZING friends to the animals!

 This year the funds will go toward our program which helps us keep loved pets in their homes. Your support means pets stay where they are most loved, and out of hte shelters of our area! 

Not into chili so much? Well, you will still want to stop by and meet our pets for adoption, enter your name in a raffle drawing and just join in the fun! Questions? Contact us today! We just KNOW it’s gonna be fun for everyone, and the big winners- the animals thanks to the generosity of Hair O’ the Dog and YOU!

While our mission speaks to preventing pet overpopulation, preventing acts of cruelty and neglect and providing a safe haven for animals of our community, another important goal is pet retention. All too often pet owners do not reach out to their local shelters, trainers or veterinarians. Talbot Humane wishes to be a resource for pet owners.

In cooperation with our local veterinarians, trainers and other animal related resources in our area, our hope is to offer solutions in order to help loved pets stay in their homes.  Issues such as inability to afford acute medical care, litter box issues, inappropriate barking, destructive behavior, socialization, even life circumstance changes which may lead owners to need some assistance with feeding and care for a period of time. Our ultimate goal- pets stay in the home and reduce the number of animals entering local shelters. 

If you are a pet owner experiencing problems and are in need of guidance or have considered surrendering a pet due to life circumstances please contact us today. Please email Dayniese Hurley at Dayniese@talbothumane.org or call (410)822-0107 and state that you are calling regarding tour retention services. We want to help keep the 2 and 4 legged members of your family together!

Talbot Humane is so proud to announce we have joined forces with fellow Maryland  humane and animal control facilities to place 2,000 cats and kittens in new homes during the month of July!  Fees will be waived at all of these facilities and each one will have other special incentives. 

For the month of July, Talbot Humane FELINE adopters will receive:

• No adoption fee

• Free post adoption wellness exams from participating veterinarians:  All Pets Veterinary Hospital, Easton Veterinary Clinic, Community Animal Hospital, Mid-Atlantic Cat Hospital, Spay Now, Inc., Pet Health Clinic.

• Starter bag of food

• Cat goodie bag
  

Our open admission shelter could not do all we do without the support of adopters, donors, volunteers and well wishers.  If you are considering adoption of a new cat or kitten, July is the right time to fall in love! We can’t wait to break this number and place these needy pets in loving homes, with your help!

The Following Shelters are Participating: 

Come out on Thursday March 2nd to support Talbot Humane and our Executive Director for our Guest BARKtender competition! This year 4 of our great Talbot Humane friends will be slinging drinks for the animals at Doc’s! Talbot Humane’s Executive Director is first up competing for the coveted trophy and most importantly raising cash for the animals of our community. Come out for din- 10% of the dinner bill goes to the animals and fill the donation jugs too!

We send 2 Paws Up to Doc’s Downtown Grille for always stepping up for Talbot Humane!

What a wonderful year for the animals of our community- thanks to you!

• 1,115 animals entered the care of our open admission shelter
• More than 105 strays were reunited at Talbot Humane, and close to 100 more in the community thanks to caring neighbors
• More than 740 animals found their forever homes
• 313 animals entered foster care- pets that may not have had a chance without these volunteers opening their homes
• Our Intervention Program provided resources and assistance to pet owners in crisis from across Delmarva
• Our Pet Loss Support Group provided relief and caring to grieving pet owners from across the mid-shore
• Our volunteers gave more than 11,000 hours this year to the animals, programs and events of Talbot Humane
• Our pets and volunteers participated in more than 40 events this year across the mid-shore.
• Our Pet Pantry served more than 7,000 pounds of food to hungry pets
• Our Veterinary Heroes, those veterinary practices which give their time and services at a reduced rate touched the lives of well over 1,500 animals this year
• 2016 saw milestones for our UNLEASHED team- cumulatively they ran more than 13,000 miles and raised more than $25,000 for the animals!
• More than 800 pets from Talbot and Dorchester Counties were spayed or neutered thanks to our programs and services
• Head to Tail Thrift and Vintage opened in September and has been going strong with donations and shoppers alike

These are but a few of the many successes to be celebrated for the animals of our community this year thanks to your support.

YOU save lives.

YOU make our Humane Community.

With Great Thanks, 

The Staff and Board of Directors of Talbot Humane

Imagine waking on January 1, 2017 and the cages and kennels of Talbot Humane being almost bare… Would that not be the MOST amazing way to begin the New Year? Well, our staff and volunteers are going to do our best to make this a reality for the more than 170 pets in our care at this time!  

Warm bed. Full belly. Love. Care. They don’t ask for much from us and what they give us in return is immeasurable. 

Here’s the deal for the rest of 2016:

• Felines are FEE FREE
• Dogs of all ages adoption fee 1/2 off
• All small mammals and exotics adoption fee 1/2 off
• Visit our pets at Talbot Humane, PetSmart of Easton, or PetValu of Easton
• Check our social media pages, Facebook and Twitter for the Pet of the Day all month long to see and learn more about each animal.

When we speak to our staff and volunteers, some of our fondest holiday memories included adding a new friend to the family during the holidays. Our lives are that much richer when we share our hearts with those who love so unconditionally.  

We welcome you to visit us Monday-Saturday through the holiday season, if nothing else allow us the opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support for our mission and values at Talbot Humane.  We appreciate all you do, and, we know without you we would nothing.  

Join us at Head to Tail Thrift and Vintage on Sunday December 4th for our first Paint Your Pet Party!  2-4P join artist Maggii Sarfaty who will help you turn your pet into a masterpiece!  Only 30 spots available, register online TODAY!  https://talbothumane.givezooks.com/events/holiday-paint-your-pet-party

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.

On Tuesday October 18th, Please join us for the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at Head to Tail Thrift and Vintage.

Event from 3p-5p

Ribbon Cutting at 4P

Head to Tail Thrift and Vintage was created in order to provide a sustainable source of support for the operations and programs of Talbot Humane. 

 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 11a-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!

Saturday October 15th

11A-4P

Grand Opening for the public!

Food, sale specials, SNAPS and more will be present for your enjoyment! Come, shop, and help the animals of our community!