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Upcoming Events

PB&J Furry Friend Snowshoe Benefit
Sat Feb 18, 2012 @10:00AM - 02:00PM
The Fur Ball Blues Benefit
Fri Feb 24, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Nub's Nob Grateful Dog Walk/Run
Sat May 19, 2012 @10:00AM - 02:00PM
Collars for a Cause
Sat Jun 16, 2012 @10:00AM - 02:00PM
A Cause for Paws
Thu Jul 26, 2012 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM

LTBHS Testimonials

Thank you, LTBHS!

Just wanted to tell you all what a great job you do. Jodi and I have 5 pets between us and they all came from you! They are all doing well. Thank you!

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Adopt a Dog

Murphy
My name is Murphy and I'm a two year old Labrador/mix. I know my basic commands, I'm okay with other canines, and I don't mind felines as long as they keep to themselves. I'm generally very quiet and I keep my quarters tidy. If I choose to engage in activities, I prefer walks or hikes. I'm a very easy guy to live with and really quite handsome.

Adopt a Cat

samantha

Samantha is a gorgeous domestic long-hair mix. She is approximately two years of age and has been spayed. She has a playful personality and would make a loyal companion who is sure to add joy to the life of the lucky family who adopts her.
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LTBHS Staff Biographies

Deter Racine, Executive Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Oversees all shelter operations, fundraising, grant writing and budgeting. Past experience includes professional grooming, kennel and grooming business management. Mother to "Bertie," her bulldog and shelter employee. Deter has been with LTBHS for more than 10 years.

Marci Singer, Director of Development and Marketing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for fundraising, marketing, membership, donor development, retention and relations, and public relations. Marci has two rescue dogs, Baxter and Stanley, whom she's regularly walked by when she's not at the shelter.

Beverly Ironside, Controller and Director of Technology This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for IT, personnel development and training, donor relations and accounting. Beverly owns and shows two dogs that she grooms herself! Beverly has been with LTBHS for more than five years.

Teresa Chaney, Events Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for building the membership base, cultivating relationships with donors and businesses, amplifying public relations, coordinating and facilitating all events and building the volunteer program.

Jane Balmer, Pet Therapist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fulfills the ANGEL (Animals Need to Give Everybody Love) grant by taking LTBHS animals to senior care facilities for the purpose of offering elders the chance to interact with animals. Jane has both veterinary technician and elder care experience and has been with LTBHS for more than 12 years.

Julie DeGroot, Animal Care Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for the daily care and placement of all shelter animals. Maintains all vaccinations, grooming, and exercise schedules. Ensures that shelter maintenance is accomplished. Julie has three years experience as a veterinary assistant and has been with LTBHS for more than eight years.

Elizabeth Hart, Animal Care Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Responsible for the daily care of shelter animals, supervising kennel staff, training and walking dogs, helping with adoptions and greeting visitors. Elizabeth has been with LTBHS for more than five years.

Catherine Hayes, Animal Care Attendant
Responsible for the daily care of shelter animals, training and walking dogs, helping with adoptions and greeting visitors.

Elaine Seidler, Animal Care Attendant
Responsible for the daily care of shelter animals, training and walking dogs, helping with adoptions and greeting visitors.

Kristen Reider, Animal Care Attendant and Office Support
Responsible for the daily care of shelter animals, training and walking dogs, helping with adoptions and greeting visitors. Kristen also provides part-time office support.

Sherry Kujawa, Boarding & Grooming Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Manages and cares for the Boarding and Grooming facility from cleaning to feeding. Helps with animal check-in and check-out and plays in the yard with the dogs! Sherry has been with LTBHS for more than 10 years.

Sara Meyer, Boarding & Grooming
Helps with animal check-in and check-out, cleaning and feeding, and plays in the yard with the dogs!

Patty Howard, Professional Groomer
Grooms LTBHS animals for cleanliness and to restore their coats to a healthy state. Provides professional grooming to the public. Patty has been with LTBHS for more than 11 years and is the former shelter kennel manager. She has three rescued dogs from LTBHS and enjoys taking care of and riding her two horses.

Liz  Havens, Professional Groomer
Grooms LTBHS animals for cleanliness and to restore their coats to a healthy state. Provides professional grooming to the public.