Dancing for the Dogs was held on Saturday March 10, 2012 at the Historic Tidewater Inn.  The event was amazing and so successful!

Because of the overwhelming community support, Talbot Humane, Caroline Humane, and Bay Water Animal Rescue each received $15,000 from the event.  The money will be used for spay/neuter services and medical needs of the animals in our care!

Talbot Humane wishes to thank those who made the evening such a success!  The Dancing for the Dogs team, led by chairwoman Amanda Showell-Cook and Co-chair Peggy Geisler, the dancers- professional and celebrity, sponsors, donors and all who came out and generously gave in order to support Talbot Humane, Caroline Humane and Bay Water Animal Rescue.   We are already looking forward to year 2- Saturday March 9, 2013,  again at the Tidwater Inn!

For information on this year’s event or how to get involved next year, please visit:  www.dancingforthedogs.com

It is true, if we all do what we can, we make a HUGE difference together.

Run UNLEASHED with Talbot Humane!

Unleashed is a charity marathon training program benefiting the important work of Talbot Humane.  Set your personal goal:

Animal Care Technician Position (PT)

Talbot Humane is seeking a dependable, energetic, dedicated, and hard-working individual to join our team as an Animal Care Technician- we have one PT position available- Friday-Monday.  Duties include but may not be limited to  intake processing, medicating, feeding, cleaning and monitoring health of animals.

Strong work ethics, animal handling experience, a love for animals and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Working weekends and holidays are a must.   Salary dependent upon experience.

Please apply in person at Talbot Humane 7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD  21601 during regular office hours.  No phone calls please.

Here is a totally cool way to help Talbot Humane save some dollars.  We are so happy to share we have been chosen as a recipient of FREE kitty litter from World’s Best Cat Litter!  There is one catch, we need you to click a link everyday.  All you have to do is go to www.givelitter.com or click the Give Litter Now icon on this page everyday for the next 2 weeks, click Talbot Humane (SO EASY)  and we automatically win litter for the kitties!

Did you know it costs Talbot Humane over $600 every 5-6 weeks just for litter alone- and this is at a shelter rate!  This donation will help us stretch our funds a little bit further-with your help of course!  The best part is you literally click once a day from each of your devices and we get the reward- I doubt it could be easier than this to help the kitties of Talbot Humane!   Thanks friends in advance for your clicks!  We will keep you updated on how much we receive!

Garry with his current favorite friend Emmett

Talbot Humane is pleased to announce our Employee of the 1st Quarter 2012 as Garry Robinson.

Garry began his career with Talbot Humane as a volunteer.  It all started when he made a promise to his beloved cat.  Before she passed away he promised to volunteer his time a Talbot Humane to give love and compassion to kitties in need.   From the beginning Garry was dependable and compassionate, coming in to help care for the cats daily- even on holidays.  When a position opened for a part time animal care technician in December, he was the perfect match!

Selected by a landslide by his co-workers for his dedication to the animals, compassion and work ethic, Garry is always pleasant and kind.

We at Talbot Humane consider ourselves lucky to have Garry as part of our family, and hope he is with us for many years to come!

We have made it to the Qualifying Heat for the

ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge!

 TALBOT HUMANE is the only  shelter on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to make it into the qualifying heat of the ASPCA $100K Save More Lives Challenge, one of 108 shelters nationwide. It’s a competition that inspires shelters and their communities to come up with innovative ways to save at least 300 more dogs and cats within a three-month period than were saved during the same three months the year before. And we could win between $5,000 and $125,000! Our staff and volunteers are raring to take a shot at saving more lives than before. That’s where you come in.

 UPDATE:

TUESDAY APRIL 17th-

WE MADE IT TO THE NEXT ROUND!

Call by May 31, 2012

And Help the Animals of Talbot Humane!

Comfort Air Service is donating to Talbot Humane AGAIN THIS YEAR by giving a FREE Spring air conditioning tune up in exchange for your $94 tax deductible donation to Talbot Humane.

It’s really simple to help!  Call Comfort Air to schedule your check up. Write your check to Talbot Humane and provide to them when you have your work done.  Your home will be ready for cool comfort this summer while helping the animals in our care!

Thank you Comfort Air Services and supporting neighbors for caring about the animals in our community! 

Westphal Jeweler’s  Annual Spring Cleaning Benefits

the Animals of Talbot Humane! 

19 North Harrison Street, Easton

• 25% reduction on all redesigning, remounting, restoration, repair, restringing, ring sizings and in-store appraisals.
• Offering complimentary appraisal updates, cleaning, inspections and estimates.    Bring in up to a $100.00 donation for Talbot Humane and  receive a MATCHING  store credit for any of their specials during the event!

Westphal Jewelers

(410) 822-7774

www.westphaljewelers.com

EVENT GOES THROUGH APRIL 2012!

Supports Talbot Humane!

On Saturday, February 25th

11AM-3PM

Bring your treasures for a verbal fair market appraisal

1 item $5 or 3 items for $10

100% of proceeds will be donated to Talbot Humane!

Featuring Charlene Upham and Steve Blumenauer of Charlene Upham Estate Antiques

Antique and Fine Art Appraisers with a combined 47 years of Appraisal experience.

Charlene: 11A-3P Appraisals all manner of decorative fine arts to include:  porcelain, jewelry, and furniture (pictures included)

Steve: 1P-3P Appraisals of coins, silver and military

8614 Ocean Gateway, Easton Maryland  21601 East of Chapel Road, ~ 1/8 mile on the east bound side of Route 50.

For more information call (410)829-3559 or email: tandemantiquesandfineartscntr@yahoo.com 

We are elated to pass along the news that our 2011 Enclosure Sponsorship Program raised $11,050 for the animals.  We launched the campaign last year by offering local businesses, friends and families a unique opportunity to put their name on a safe, comfortable enclosure at the shelter to house animals waiting for their forever homes. The response has been so gratifying that it is our hope to double the amount we raise in 2012- already reaching over $11,500 as of February 2012!

In the year ahead, we will dedicate the funds contributed by enclosure sponsors to the Talbot Humane Spay Neuter program. With your help, not only will every animal leaving our adoption center be altered, we will be able to continue providing low-cost spay neuter service to our community. Your support will bring us one step closer to meeting our goal of preventing unwanted litters which will reduce the number of animals coming through our doors each year.

Sponsors receive:

•  A highly visible plaque with your name, to be displayed at your sponsored area  (all sponsorships expire December 31, 2012)
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter and on our website
• Grateful hearts of the animals your sponsorship will help!

We hope that you will choose to sponsor an enclosure at Talbot Humane. To do this simply download the Sponsorship form 2012 here and return  to our office.  By considering this opportunity your donation will be local, simple, direct, visible, and immediately effective.

Your gift will make a difference.

• 2011 Enclosure Sponsors

• 2012 Enclosure Sponsors

“The Dog” Helps The Dogs and Cats at Talbot Humane!

Open Heart, Open House

Saturday February 11th 11A-4P

 Cookie Lee Jewelry Sale

Talbot Humane Boutique

Delish Home Baked Treats

Adoption Special- All Cats 50% off, all dogs $20 off Adoption Fees- February 11th ONLY!

Door Prizes, Face Painting, and MORE!!!

Our Open House events are always so much fun! Mark your calendar- don’t miss your chance to shop for the Valentine in your life and of course, Fall in LoVe!!!

After returning to the area after several years, Denise re-joined the Talbot Humane team, this time as an animal care technician.  Since her return, Denise has set an amazing example by always striving to ensure each job is done properly and done well.  These qualities along with her compassion for the animals and sense of teamwork are only a few of the many reasons why she was voted Employee of the 4^th Quarter by a landslide.

Thank you Denise for joining our team, we at Talbot Humane are thankful to have someone so conscientious and compassionate caring for our shelter pets.  We give you 2 Paws Up!

One Step Closer

Generation Humane

Humane Education is an important program for Talbot Humane.  The ultimate goal says Executive Director Patty Quimby  is to raise the next generation to be Generation Humane.  Thanks to a grant from The Social Justice Committee from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Easton, and the youth in their Religious Education Class, along with funds from the Talbot Humane Education Fund, we are one step closer.  110 age appropriate books relating to empathy for animals and the human animal bond have been purchased and will soon be distributed to each school in Talbot County.  “Our hope is the children of our community will find joy in reading, and joy in these stories  which share how important animals  are to our lives.” states Quimby.

Adoption Coordinator, Julia Laramore was voted Employee of the 3rd Quarter by her co-workers.  Julia began her career with Talbot Humane in October of 2004 as a part-time animal care technician.  Through the years, Julia has shown her dedication to the animals and the organization.  Julia is helpful, kind and compassionate.   A few of the many kind words said about Julia by her co-workers:  ” she shows great dedication to finding our animals  forever homes”,  “Julia is willing to help wherever she is needed”, and “she does a great job at matching families to new pets.”

We at Talbot Humane are proud to have Julia as part of our team.  Thank you Julia for your hard work and dedication to the animals of Talbot county, for this we give you 2 PAWS UP!

The holiday season is upon us, and we at Talbot Humane are in full swing!  We hope you choose to join in the fun and help the animals all at once!

Talbot Humane 4th Annual Home for the Holidays Open House, Saturday December 3rd, 11A-4P

Our holiday wish it to find homes for every animal in our care. Wouldn’t it be the best Christmas morning ever to have an empty shelter because every pet had found their forever home. Unfortunately, this is not a reality, but you can help us give the pets a comfortable and safe haven while with us.  Attend our Open House on December 3rd from 11a-4p to make a difference!

Come and enjoy:
Delish homemade treats for visitors,
Adoption specials
$1 raffles to win one of 2 awesome pet baskets
Giveaways

Be ready to SHOP in our Pawsitively Fabulous Boutique which will be filled with awesome gifts for the pets and pet lovers in your life.  There will be something for everyone, even those who are not looking to adopt at this time. We hope to see you, your help allows Talbot Humane to continue providing for the animals of our community.

Talbot Humane Dog Brigade- Easton’s Olde Tyme Holiday Parade, Saturday December 3rd 6:30P

Kick off this holiday season with a march through Easton with your pup!  Join other dog lovers as we show off our furry pals and support the animals at Talbot Humane! $25 entry fee goes straight to the care of the animals, each additional dog is $5.   Simply download the Talbot Humane Dog Brigade Entry Form and return with payment to Talbot Humane!

TALBOT HUMANE REINDEER RUN , Saturday December 10th at Idlewild Park 8A

Come out in the brisk December air and be a part of Talbot Humane’s first ever 5k fun run/walk!  We are excited for this event, which we hope will be the first of many!  Preregistration is encouraged-  event fees:  $25 Individual, $40 Family, $10 Students (day of event $30, $45, and $15 respectively.)  Simply download the 5k Reindeer Dash & Kids Fun Run Registration Form, and submit with your nonrefundable registration fee to Talbot Humane.

Cookie Exchange and Holiday Boutique at the Easton Farmer’s Market, Saturday December 10th 8a-1p

In years past we have held our cookie exchange at the Elk’s Holiday Bazaar but have moved this year!  Visit us at the Easton Farmer’s Market on North Harrison Street and load up on your holiday treats! We will also have our boutique set up with awesome gifts for the pets and pet lovers in your life.  All proceeds benefit the animals of Talbot Humane!

Photos with Santa at Easton PetSmart,  Saturday December 17th, Sunday December 18th 11A-4P

Each year PetSmart stores across the nation support local humane and rescue organizations.  During the holidays they do this by offering photos with Santa!  The last weekend before Christmas is the weekend Talbot Humane benefits from these photos.  Visit our volunteers at the Easton PetSmart on Marlboro Road  Saturday or Sunday and have your pet’s pictures taken with Santa for $10 each.  Talbot Humane receives $5 from every photo sold!  These make awesome gifts as well for the pet lovers in your family!

UPDATE!!! EVENT RAISED OVER $1,100 FOR THE ANIMALS!

Thank you McMartin & Beggins Fine Furniture for supporting Talbot Humane! 

Local artisans to celebrate local wood – live demonstrations and local tastes!

McMartin and Beggins furniture makers present WOOD, an event. By locals and for locals, this celebration of wood art and food cooked, baked and smoked with wood – is a first annual, unique event. See live demonstrations making lumber from logs, taste fresh grilled flatbreads, smoked oysters and fish. You’ll see local experts turning wood, showing joinery and inlay techniques and even acoustic guitar making. Of course, you’ll find local decoy carving, and you’ll watch woodcut print-making, see wood sculpture, and local folk art. Nibble on cedar planked foods, enjoy local beer and wine, and appreciate classic fine furniture. Enjoy the acoustic sounds of local artists playing wood instruments. Celebrate autumn on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, with WOOD.

Who:               McMartin and Beggins Furniture Makers

Phone:             410-745-5715

When:              Saturday, October 29^th, 2011

Hours:             1 – 5 pm

Where:             9027 Tilghman Island Road, Wittman, MD

Cost:                $10 donations encouraged

NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT TALBOT HUMANE

Zumbathon® Spookathon for the Animals!

Saturday October 22, 2011

5PM-8PM

At Commitment Fitness in Easton

Tickets are only $10

Raffle Drawings for Prizes

Come in costume- best costume wins a prize!

Talbot Humane will be present with friends for adoption and fun items for sale. 

For more information contact Sarah Wilkinson at sashleyw91@gmail.com

Talbot Humane and Talbot County Animal Control would like to remind citizens during the times of high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding to PLEASE bring your pets indoors. Talbot Humane will lend crates to those in need during this time.  Do not leave dogs tethered out or in containments such as kennels, sheds or any other structure which may flood or collapse.  Please keep cats indoors during and after the event.  Animals suffer from stress just as humans during extremes and may behave erratically, or not recognize their surroundings.  If you see a problem within Talbot County, please contact our office at (410)822-0107.

If you are in a danger zone, please plan to leave well in advance of the impending weather event. You will want to contact friends or family outside of the immediate danger area to stay.  Contact local hotels to see if they are pet friendly, or will waive their policy during an emergency.  In Easton the following hotels will accommodate pet owners- Tidewater Inn, Days Inn, Comfort Inn and Inn at 202 Dover.  These businesses ask that owners call in advance to find out their requirements.

The following animal boarding facilities are also open and able to board your pets:  Kevertin Pet Resort, Tri Crown Inn for Pets, and Top of the Bay Pet Lodge.  Please call in advance, they are filling quickly.

In the event the Social Services Shelter at Easton High School is opened, the Talbot Animal Disaster Services shelter will also open to house pets for those residing in the shelter.  Please be advised this shelter IS NOT a drop off for your pets- it is only for those residents living in the shelter.  This shelter should also be used as a means of last resort- it will be stressful for you and your pets.

When evacuating your home with pets, owners should bring the following items:

• A crate or carrier for each pet
• Medical records, a photo, veterinarians name and number, and any medication for each pet
• Food for 3 days for each pet
• Bedding, litter, cleaning supplies for each pet
• Sturdy leashes, toys and any special items needed for your pet

Pets suffer from stress during these times just like us.   The best way to protect you and your pets is to be prepared. Have a plan, and do not wait until the last minute to act.

As an open admission shelter, we often receive dogs with fear, anxiety, separation and excitement issues.   Thundershirts help us manage these dogs and bring them one step closer to their forever homes.  Your Thundershirt donation will be put to excellent use helping to transition one of our wonderful dogs back to a forever home.  Interested? Just click this icon  to start helping the dogs in need at Talbot Humane today!

As you may imagine, working in animal rescue is often stressful, and demanding- both emotionally and physically. It takes a special person to be able to handle thousands of animals a year, always with love and compassion.  Talbot Humane is so very fortunate, we have a wonderful staff of compassionate and caring individuals.  Each year, we have the privilege of recognizing those who have gone above and beyond.

This year, Dayniese Hurley is the recipient of the 2011 Above and Beyond Award.  Dayniese is the epitome of what it means to go that extra mile.  In her 11 years with Talbot Humane, Dayniese has always put the animals’ needs first.  Her dedication to the animals is proven by her efforts in placing many animals which otherwise would not have a second chance into rescue groups- 155 last year alone!  She works diligently to find foster homes for upwards of 200 animals annually while she herself has fostered well over 150 animals during her time at Talbot Humane.  Dayniese is always willing to help a co-worker, volunteer or member of the public, no matter how busy she may be. For all of this and more, we thank you Dayniese.

Dayniese was also named Employee of the 2nd Quarter by her co-workers for her dedication to the animals, and helpful nature with staff, volunteers and the public.  Talbot Humane feels blessed to have such a dedicated friend on our team.

The animals of Talbot Humane are so lucky to have friends like these~

Whether a birthday or a lemonade stand the children of our area make a difference everyday!

TWO PAWS UP for your love and kindness to the animals!

The Nolan girls of St. Aubins Place donate their lemonade stand money to Talbot Humane!

Tabi Seebach had a lemonade stand for the animals!

Maggie Parchman collected a bag full of money for the animals at her lemonade stand!

Thank you!

We love our generous friends!

What great girls to donate to Talbot Humane!

Don’t Miss the Fun at Talbot Humane!

Come one, come all to Talbot Humane on Saturday August 6th and take part in our 2nd Annual Summer Adopt-A-Thon!  This day will have something for everyone.  Whether you are ready to adopt, or just want to stop by and enjoy the day!  Beginning at 11a and going until 4p, all adoptions this day are 50% off, with all adult cats having their adoption fee waived, give-a-ways, prizes, face painting and more! Hotdogs, drinks and a bake sale too.  All in an effort to find loving homes for the wonderful pets in our care.  For more information call or email today-  we hope to see you soon at Talbot Humane!

Would you like to help advertise for the animals?

Download our Summer Summer Adopt-A-Thon Sign and share!

Thank you to the following businesses and community members for sponsoring this event:

Gabby’s Pet Depot, Scottish Highland Creamery, Giant Foods, Sean Mann Outdoors, Tastee Freez, Dominoes Pizza, The Masthead at Pier Street, Wet Dog Car Wash, WCEI, Francies Muth Facials, and The Volunteers of Talbot Humane

We appreciate the support of our community!

Celebrate our Nation’s birthday with a new pet!

Now through July 18th Talbot Humane will discount all adoption fees by 25% in an effort to find homes for our wonderful pets.   This means you could bring home a new love  for as little as $7.50- what a deal!   All pets have been spayed or neutered, are current on vaccines to the date of adoption, micro-chipped,  cats have been FeLV/FIV tested and dogs heartworm tested and provided preventative while in our care.

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than to add a new friend to your family! For more information please contact us today (410)822-0107 or email us.

Friday June 24th PNC Bank in St. Michaels is having a friends and family day from 9AM-6PM.  They will be taking pet photos and have give-a-ways for their pet customers too!  Talbot Humane will be there from 11AM-2PM with adoptable pets, giveaways and more.  We hope you come out and support your local bank and Talbot Humane all at once!

Comfy Kuranda beds needed for our shelter friends

Our shelter dogs deserve the best! Kuranda beds are durable, easy to clean and comfortable for the animals in our care.  We now need more beds as  daily use and washing has taken its toll on many of those currently in use. You can help us by donating a bed to Talbot Humane! Just go to http://kuranda.com/donate today, input our zip code, 21601.  We and the pups will be so thankful for your generous donation!

Great Summer Read For All Animal Lovers!

Be sure to pick up your signed copy of Made for Each Other at Talbot Humane today!   It is a fascinating read on the power of our bond to animals.   All proceeds benefit the Shiloh Fund which allows us to treat sick and injured pets at Talbot Humane.

When the book, Made For Each Other, The Biology of the Human Animal Bond, was published in 2009,  E.O. Wilson, the leading evolutionary biologist of our time, declared it “original and important.”  It was #2 on the Huffington Post’s list of the most influential books of the decade. Made For Each Other is the first book to explore the ancient brain system that still forge powerful bonds between humans and animals.  It also explains the latest brain science that shows why caring for animals can make us healthier and happier.

Talbot Humane is expanding our team. The new position of  Coordinator of Fundraising and Development will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining effective fundraising events; growing online giving; grant research, writing and reporting.  Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge and experience in the principles & practices of fund development and a solid connections to our local community are a must.  All interested parties please send cover letter and resume, including 3 references and current contact information to patty@talbothumane.org subject: fundraising coordinator,  or mail to: Talbot Humane P.O. Box 1143 Easton, Maryland 21601 ATTN: Patty Quimby.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Talbot Humane Employee of the 1^st Quarter- Nancy Benner

Nancy Benner pictured here with some of her best friends.

Nancy Benner was named Employee of the 1^st Quarter by her Talbot Humane co-workers. Nancy exemplifies what it means to be a Talbot Humane employee.  She is a true team player and is compassionate to all.   Nancy was a volunteer with Talbot Humane for several years before becoming an employee in August of 2006.  Here are a few the many kind words her co-workers shared about Nancy: “Her friendly nature and compassion for the animals, shows everyday.”  Nancy is helpful and is always there when we need her.”  “She is friendly, helpful and fun to work with.”  “She cares deeply about the animals.”  We at Talbot Humane are proud to have Nancy as part of our team, thank you Nancy for your hard work and dedication to the animals of Talbot county- YOU ROCK!

Operation WOW- Koons for the Cause

Helps you earn money for Talbot Humane!

Join Koons Easton Toyota in an effort to contribute to the betterment of our community. Simply download the Koons Toyota Easton TH Coupon and bring when you have your vehicle, any make, any model, serviced at Koons Toyota Easton.  They  will donate 5% of every repair bill to Talbot Humane! We are so thankful for local businesses supporting our organization.  Thank you Koons Easton Toyota for caring about the animals of our community!

May 2011 Edition of Talbot Tails

We would love for you to read our May 2011 Edition of  Talbot Tails to learn more about what’s new at our adoption center.  We enjoy sharing the good news about what we do at Talbot Humane with our friends and the community.  Want to join our mailing list and receive updates and newsletters?  Click here to join!

Easton’s Downtown Merchants Give Back  ~  May 5, 6, 7

Come shop for Mother’s Day, graduations  &  weddings and help the animals of our community all at once. A portion of each business’s sales will be donated to Talbot Humane.

We thank the following participating businesses:

Temptations

Shearer the Jeweler

Lanham Hall Design

Murdoch’s Florist

Lizzy Dee

Gracie

Green Energy Design

La De Da

M. Randall

Frugalicious

Trade Whims

Mimi’s Closet

Darnell’s Grill

Westphal Jewelers

Silver Linings

The Clay Bakers

Andrea’s Papillon

Irish Traditions

Easton’s Promise Art Gallery

For more information please visit www.eastonmainstreet.com or call 410.822.8822

Join us in Welcoming a Night with Meg Olmert

April 29th at 7:30PM

Tickets $45 at the Avalon

Stay after to enjoy coffee & dessert.  Chat with Meg and have your copy of  “Made for Each Other” signed!

Meg Olmert is the Director of Research for Paws For Purple Hearts, an innovative canine therapy program that has reduced the symptoms of PTSD in hundreds of service members at the Palo Alto VA Hospital and at Walter Reed.  This year the program is also being offered at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda.  Meg will discuss the new scientific understanding of our need to connect with animals and how that connection can help to heal even the deepest wounds.

Meg Daley Olmert has created and produced documentary television series for National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and PBS. Most recently, she wrote the highly-acclaimed National Geographic film, “And Man Created Dog.”

When her book, Made For Each Other, The Biology of the Human Animal Bond, was published in 2009,  E.O. Wilson, the leading evolutionary biologist of our time, declared it “original and important.”  It was #2 on the Huffington Post’s list of the most influential books of the decade. Made For Each Other is the first book to explore the ancient brain system that still forge powerful bonds between humans and animals.  It also explains the latest brain science that shows why caring for animals can make us healthier and happier.

Meg’s website: https://sites.google.com/site/megolmert/

Abigail Silva celebrated her 8th birthday by giving back to Talbot Humane!  Her friends and family donated supplies for the animals instead of bringing gifts to Abigail’s birthday celebration.  Thank you Abigail, the animals, staff, and volunteers give you “Two Paws Up” for your generosity!

Celebrate Oxford Day with Talbot Humane!

We hope to see you April 30, 2011

Oxford Day is always filled with something fun for everyone.  The day begins at 7:30AM with a Pancake Breakfast at the OX firehall  and festivities go all day!  Support Talbot Humane for only $20 and register for the Oxford Day Dog Walk.  The 9AM  Walk  will be kicked off with the Blessing of the Animals at 8:55AM and runs from the Causeway to the Ferry Dock.  Once at the Ferry Dock,  show your pup pride  in the Talbot Humane Oxford Day Dog Show- this is ALWAYS a blast!  The dog show is FREE, but, for only $20 you can sponsor and judge a class!  Interested?  Just download the OX Day Dog Show Sponsorship Form and contact us!  The Annual Oxford Day Parade begins at 11AM – what a joy to see our community show their Talbot County pride!  Enjoy  music, Civil War Drills,  free rides on  the Skipjack  Nathan of Dorchester, delicious food, Oxford Marketplace in the Park and more, all day long!  We hope you decide to enjoy the day in Historic Oxford Maryland- You really do not want to miss the fun!

For more information on OX Day events:

At just 4 years old, Jake Hershey is making a difference for the animals of Talbot Humane.  He had friends donate gifts to Talbot Humane in lieu of gifts for his 4th birthday.  Pictured here with his sister Olivia, we thank you Jake and your entire family for caring about the animals!

Heather Matthews is a long time supporter of Talbot Humane- and she is only 14! For the past 7 years, Heather has asked her friends and family to donate to Talbot Humane instead of receiving gifts for her birthday.  Heather is setting a wonderful example for other young people in our community- giving back is an amazing way to make a difference.  Pictured here with Executive Director Brian Metcalf and their newly adopted friend “Heidi”, we thank you Heather- YOU ROCK!

Easton Elementary School 2nd grader Margaret Keswick had friends bring donations for Talbot Humane for her 8^th birthday.  Margaret lives by the Golden Rule and wants everyone to know just how important it is to care for the animals of our community.  Way to go Margaret!

6 year old Addie Shilliday already knows the importance of giving back.  For her 6th birthday, she asked her friends and family to donate to Talbot Humane instead of receiving gifts.  Thank you Addie for caring about the animals!

Gabrielle Galante celebrated her 12th birthday by supporting Talbot Humane!  Instead of receiving gifts for herself, Gabrielle asked her friends to bring donations for the animals of  Talbot Humane.  Thank you Gabrielle, you are setting a wonderful example for other children!

Times are tough for you and  Talbot Humane.  Because of this, we have teamed with Market America, a national company that puts money back in your pocket and ours!  If you shop on-line, this is well worth your 5 easy minutes!  FREE OF CHARGE to you and Talbot Humane,  shop businesses such as Walmart, Target, Staples, JC Penney and 4,000 others and see the benefits.  Click the link here today.  Once you sign up, add to your favorites and use this portal for all online shopping, you will quickly see the benefits for you and Talbot Humane!

Dogs entering the Talbot Humane Adoption Center that test positive for heartworms will continue to receive treatment thanks to support from Odie’s Fund. Based at the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Odie’s Fund provides grants to animal shelters and dog rescue organizations to help pay for veterinary treatment and emergency supplies.

The donor-advised fund was founded by Easton residents Simone and Greg Rones. “We are very impressed with how hard the staff at Talbot Humane is working to help the area’s homeless pets,” said Simone Rones. “We are honored to help them provide lifesaving heartworm treatments to dogs in their care.”

The grant will fund treatment for twenty heartworm-positive dogs that are waiting to be adopted. In addition, the Rones are also providing Talbot Humane with a “heartworm guarantee.” They have assured the organization that funds will be available to pay for treatment for any heartworm-positive dog that enters the Adoption Center during the current fiscal year.

Talbot Humane Executive Director Brian Metcalf thanked Simone and Greg Rones for their generous donation. “People often do not understand the financial challenges that go along with Talbot Humane’s commitment to our animals’ care,” he explained.

“To make sure each of the pets that we offer for adoption begins life in its new home as a healthy member of the family requires a significant commitment of resources. We greatly appreciate this donation from Odie’s Fund as recognition of our efforts for the community.”

Simone and Greg Rones established Odie’s Fund in 2005 in memory of their basset hound, Odie, that they had adopted in 1996 from a basset hound rescue group. “It is wonderful that one rescued pup is living on through this fund to help so many others,” added Metcalf.

It is not usually a cause for celebration when an animal has been at the Talbot Humane Adoption Center for six months. However, the cat the staff named “Vernon” was not the usual stray feline.

When the large orange and white, medium-haired cat was brought to Talbot Humane, it was found to have several jagged bite marks on its neck. Presumed to have been bitten by a wild animal, the staff had two options—euthanize the cat, or provide care for a six-month quarantine period.

With the Adoption Center already overcrowded with healthy and adoptable cats and kittens, providing appropriate long-term space would be a challenge. The staff, though, had already discovered that Vernon was a gentle giant and affectionate, despite having what they knew must be painful wounds. They decided Vernon was special and worth the extended commitment of time, effort and resources necessary to getting him adoptable.

On September 3^rd, Talbot Humane Executive Director Brian Metcalf gathered the staff together. “You are here today to celebrate one of the many achievements that make Talbot Humane different from most other animal welfare agencies,” he said. “What we are about to celebrate is what makes me so proud to be a part of Talbot Humane, and to have the opportunity to work with each of you.”

Talbot Humane is enhancing the adoptability of its canine population with a new training program for both volunteers and dogs.

More than fifty volunteers recently attended two Positive Paws Training sessions. The volunteers and staff received formal training manuals developed by Talbot Humane’s Animal Care Supervisor, Dayniese Hurley, along with instruction in dog handling.

Through the new program, volunteers are trained how to teach a dog to respond appropriately to its caretaker and environment. Each time the dog is taken for a walk, it receives positive reinforcement for proper behavior.

“Positive reinforcement is the presentation of something pleasant or rewarding immediately following a behavior,” explained Brian Metcalf, Executive Director of Talbot Humane. “It makes the behavior more likely to occur in the future and is one of the most powerful tools for shaping or changing the animal’s behavior and making it more readily adoptable.”

The ultimate goal of this new program, according to Hurley, its creator, “is to significantly enhance kennel behavior and shorten the average length of stay of our canine friends.”

Metcalf lauded Hurley’s efforts in developing the new program, which has been integrated into Talbot Humane’s daily protocols. “Dayniese is always looking for new and creative ways to improve the adoptability of our pets,” he said. “My hat goes off to Dayniese and to all of the amazingly dedicated dog walker volunteers who are following through with her visionary plan. It clearly has had a very positive effect on the overall behavior of our canine population.”

SAVE THE DATE- Saturday October 15, 2011! The Second Annual Talbot Humane Bark in the Park Walk and Festival.  Bark in the Park 2010 was a smashing success for the animals, and we plan to make 2011 even better.  This is the official site for all things Bark in the Park!

Keep checking this page, we will soon have more information on how YOU can help make a difference for the animals at this year’s event!