Talbot Humane is thrilled to be partnering with Lacaze Meredith Realty at 17 N. Harrison St. to open our Pawsitively Fabulous Boutique in downtown Easton.  The shop will be open Friday- Sunday beginning on Waterfowl Weekend and will open every weekend through December 22nd.

The boutique is filled with fresh ideas and gifts for everyone, not only animal lovers.  Even if you are not a pet owner, you will want to visit our shop for gifts and goodies for yourself, friends and loved ones.  Candles, clothing, home decor, pet toys and more will be filling the shop, all to benefit the animals of Talbot Humane.

The idea for the store came from Talbot Humane volunteer Melinda Sebastian.  Melinda is the brains behind our wonderful boutique each year at Bark in the Park and helps manage our gift corner at Talbot Humane.  With a background in retail, purchasing, and design, this was a perfect fit. “I wanted to find a unique and fun way to help raise funds for the shelter.  My mother works at LollyPop Farms, a shelter in upstate New York.  Their boutique raises thousands of dollars each year for the animals.”  Melinda was ecstatic when Lacaze Meredith offered part of their office space.  “This partnership will benefit both businesses,” shares Melinda. “Their location is perfect.  The staff at Lacaze Meredith has been so helpful, we are all excited to see this become a success!”

Melinda and her volunteers will be greeting shoppers Fridays and Saturdays 10AM-4PM and Sundays noon-4PM through December 22nd.  Once you’ve visited our boutique we hope you support the other downtown businesses as the too  give back to the community in so many ways.

Once again Talbot Humane will be holding our Fun Dog Show at this year’s Bark in the Park Festival on October 19th.  For just $10 you can show your pup pride in up to 10 classes, or, just come to watch the fun!

Dog Show Classes & Sponsors:

Lead Dog: TriCrown Inn for Pets

Trophies donated by Salisbury Gift and Garden

Ribbons donated by Eileen’s Pampered Pets

Pawrade of Adoptable Dogs: Invisible Fence

• Class 1- Tallest Dog- Sponsored by Community Animal Hospital
• Class 2- Fluffiest Dog- Sponsored by Easton Veterinary Clinic
• Class 3- Smallest Dog- Sponsored by Veterinary Medical Center
• Class 4- Most Adorable Puppy- Sponsored by The News Center
• Class 5- Dogs Adopted from Talbot Humane- Sponsored by Maryland Shore Pet Resort
• Class 6- Look-A-Like- Sponsored by Top of the Bay
• Class 7- Dogs Adopted from Other Organizations- Sponsored by Flying Fred’s
• Class 8- Best Trick/Talent (30 second limit)- Sponsored by Pet Health Clinic
• Class 9- Most Unique Look- Sponsored by Kevertin Pet Resort
• Class 10- Best Costume/Design- Sponsored by Midshore Veterinary Service
• Best in Show- Sponsored by our friends Brenda Hasbargen and Bonnie Baker

Preregistration has closed.  You may register the day of the event with cash or check.

Bark in the Park brings the community together, raises awareness to the plight of homeless animals and is a wonderful day of fellowship among animal lovers.  But, let’s face it- the funds raised are VITAL!

Everyone, even those who cannot attend, have a chance to  make difference for the animals in our community.   

• Create a fundraising page to support the animals.  Have friends and family donate on your behalf.  This is your chance to share why animal welfare and Talbot Humane are important to you! Click here to learn how to set up an online fundraising page for Talbot Humane– it is super easy!

• Make a one time donation through our fundraising site to benefit our Bark in the Park/UNLEASHED Fundraising Drive or on behalf of one of our awesome Bark in the Park/UNLEASHED  Fundraisers.  
  • BITP/UNLEASHED Donation Page 
  • Fundraisers:
    • Amy Denayer 
    • Amy Eutsey 
    • Kristin Darbee  
    • Quimby’s Crew 
    • The Barron Kitties   
    • And there are more friends adding pages every day! 

• Register today for the Bark in the Park Dog Walk  

• Register today for the Bark in the Park Kids Fun Run (new this year!)

• Register today to run UNLEASHED through Easton in the Bark in the Park 5K or 10K race 

 More MUST SEE events at Bark in the Park this year:   

• Parade of Adoptable Dogs including regional shelters and rescue groups
• The Fun and Famous Dog Show
• Agility,  dog tricks, tail wagging contest, chow down
• Animal Rescue Tent- local veterinarians and regional animal welfare groups in attendance
• Vendors
• Carriage rides, Music, Shopping and much more!

Businesses & Local Non-profits- We want YOU! 

• For more information on becoming a corporate sponsor please download the 2013 Sponsorship Packet.
• Local business wishing to have a spot? Please download the 2013 BITP Vendor Application.
• Local Veterinary Hospital please download the 2013 BITP Veterinary Heroes Registration.
• Local Non-Profit or animal rescue organizations please download the Non Profit and Animal Rescue Registration.

For more information on how you can be a part of this life saving community event, please contact Nancy Wells (410)822-0107 or email nancyw@talbothumane.org today!

We Thank Our Sponsors

Baird Wealth Management

Bay Imprint

C. Albert Matthews

Captain’s Ketch Seafood

Choptank Electric

Delmarva Unleashed Magazine

Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals

Easton Elks Club

Easton Utilities Commission

Foxy’s Harbour Grill

Hair o’ the Dog

Hertrich of Easton

Jason’s Computer Services

Maryland Environmental Service

M&T Bank

Mid Atlantic Tire

Oxford Lawn & Landscape

PetSmart

Pierson’s Comfort Stations

Preston Automotive

Provident State Bank

Queenstown Bank

Salisbury Gift & Garden

Tricrown Inn for Pets

Visitors TV Network

West & Callahan

Whitten Insurance/Nationwide

YMCA of Chesapeake

As of May 1, 2013 there were 86 felines in our care.  Most of these are wonderful adult cats looking for a loving home.  As cat lovers know, felines, when well cared for and living indoors can live to upwards of 15-20 years!  So a 5 yr old cat still has so much to give.  In an effort to place our adults before kittens season kicks into high gear we are offering all cats 5 years and older at the bargain adoption fee of only $5 for a limited time.  All interested parties must still submit an adoption application and follow the regular process.

Remember, all of our cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, vaccinated- including the rabies vaccine, FeLV/FIV tested, wormed, receive flea and tick treatment and microchipped.  Stop by and meet our cats Monday – Saturday after 11AM.  We are sure you will fall in love!  To see some of the many cats available at Talbot Humane, simply click HERE.

Simply amazing.  Those are really the only words to describe the community support to help feed hungry pets in our area.  When Talbot Humane began our Pet Pantry in 2008, we really had no idea it would take off in such a fabulous way.  Our goal was simple, to help  owners who are faced with the prospect of surrendering their pets because they can no longer afford to purchase food. Many needy families in our community are loving pet owners, but, may be having a difficult time providing food for both their families and their pets during these trying financial times.

When we started we had a few pantry users.  Within one year we were serving close to 100 friends in the community, and these numbers continue to grow.  Today dispensing more than 2 tons of food annually, this program is truly life saving.  The beauty of this program is that every bag and can of food has been donated by our generous community.  We have even had friends who used the pantry, donate back once they have gotten on their feet.  Others have chosen to volunteer with Talbot Humane so they can give back too.

Over the past 5 years, we have seen pet pantries open in shelters in our surrounding counties.  We now even have a group who’s sole goal is to collect food for the shelter pantries- Pet Pantries of Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties.  Our work isn’t done yet.  There are still days where we are down to only a few bags of food on our shelves.  We are always accepting dry dog and cat food for the Talbot Humane Pet Pantry.  Great thanks is owed to everyone who has donated to this project.

Thank you friends for all you do.  This is just one more example, if we each do a little, together we truly make a major difference for the animals.

For the animals,

Patty Crankshaw-Quimby

March is here and for Talbot Humane and all the other rescues and humane societies in the area this means we will soon be seeing litter upon litter of kittens.  We want to stop kitten season in it’s tracks today!  Talbot County residents you really cannot beat this deal.

If your feline companion or barn cat is over 8 weeks of age, we can help you have he or she spayed or neutered through our low cost spay neuter program. Not only does your cat receive this surgery, but they are dewormed, nails trimmed, and receive rabies and distemper when needed. For an additional fee you may have your cat tested for FeLV/FIV and/or microchipped.

Please call today to schedule your appointment at (410)822-0107.  Be part of the solution to animal over population- have your pet spayed and neutered today!

Donations made to Talbot Humane last month during our  holiday appeal and matching gift campaign well exceeded our initial goal of $30,000.   Because of your generosity these 2 campaigns brought more than $75,000 to Talbot Humane!

“We are so appreciative of the community’s support,” said Patty Quimby, executive director of Talbot Humane. “The St. John Foundation, an exceptionally generous friend of Talbot Humane, has again matched contributions made during the month of December, and we are thrilled. This will help many animals during the winter when many need it most.”

The matching challenge ensures that each contribution saves twice as many animals, purchases twice as much pet food and supports twice as many veterinary services. Vernon Nily of the St. John Foundation said, “We are proud and happy to assist Talbot Humane in any way and are amazed at the number of contributions they raised in December.”

Thank you friends.  Once again, proof YOU make all the difference for the animals in our community.

St. Michaels Running Festival and Talbot Humane Partner! 

We are excited to let you know that Talbot Humane has become a non-profit partner of the St. Michaels Running Festival – which will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  In partnering with this event, we have a wonderful opportunity to raise money and awareness for our cause.  Here is how the partnership works:

We have created a team, Talbot County Humane Society, and we need as many people as possible to sign up for our team.  10% of ALL registration fees will be donated to our organization from the running festival. *

Talbot Humane team UNLEASHED will begin training for the St. Michaels Running festival soon!  Walkers to runners, couch potatoes to seasoned runners- WE WANT YOU ALL!  Check out how to get moving with Talbot Humane!

Don’t need training help but still want to do more for Talbot Humane?  Raise funds from friends and family to support your run that day- It’s easy to do and will make a great impact on our efforts!

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We are asking you to sign up to participate in the St. Michaels Running Festival.  You don’t have to be a runner to do it – you can run in any of the races or even walk the 5k course. Just sign up online and make sure you choose Talbot County Humane Society when prompted to join a team.  During the sign up, you will be asked if you would like to raise additional funds for a charity. Please select YES and choose Talbot County Humane Society. You will be able to customize your charity home page after completing registration. You access your fundraising homepage via a link that will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

If you can, please commit to helping us by spreading the word to your friends and family.

You can sign up online by going to www.RunStM.com (click on the register now tab) or you can contact us to talk about joining our team – Nancy Wells – (410) 822-0107 – nancyw@talbothumane.org

*In order for us to get the 10% contribution, no other discounts may be used.