Alliance Magazine Summer 2018

Alliance
Summer 2018
Animals. People. Community.
Creating
Change
Humane Rescue
Alliance Using
Innovative Ideas for
the Animals of the
DC Region

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Dear Friends,
Cruelty/Neglect Reports:
202-723-5730, press 1
Cruelty reports accepted 24 hours a day.
Animal-Related Emergencies:
202-576-6664, press 1
Main Number: 202-723-5730
Adoptions (New York Ave.):
202-727-5494
Adoptions (Oglethorpe): Ext. 503
Behavior and Training: Ext. 236
Development: Ext. 315
Finance: Ext. 326
Media Inquiries: Ext. 267
Special Events: Ext 323
HOURS AND LOCATIONS
71 Oglethorpe Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Adoption Hours: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily
Closed for adoptions on Mondays.
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Adoption Hours: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily
Closed for adoptions on Mondays.
Stray animals are accepted
24 hours a day at New York Ave.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gregory Riegle.......................Chair
Steven Bralove.......................First Vice President
Lisa LaFontaine .....................President and CEO
Mary Schapiro.........................Treasurer
Lois Godfrey Wye................ Secretary
Nina Benton
Priscilla Clapp
Pamela DeLoach-Jupiter
Jackie Dobranski, DVM
Louie Dweck
Theresa Fariello
Anissa Grossman
Leslie Harris
William Herman
Joseph Howe
Kenton Keith
Erika Kelton
Erica May-Scherzer
Matthew Parker, MD
Laird Patterson
Susan Ridge
Hon. Carol Schwartz
Lauren Talarico DVM, DACVIM
(Neurology/Neurosurgery)
Andrew Weinstein
Charles Weir
Jean Whiddon
Gywn Whittaker
Drew Willison
Jeff Wilson
One of the many reasons I’m proud of the work we do at the
Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) is our desire to evolve. The
needs of the animals and the people who care for them are
constant. But the way in which we strategically address those
needs is continuously changing.
In this issue of Alliance, we are highlighting several examples
of our organization creating change to better the lives of
Washington, DC’s animal population and assisting the people
who care for them.
When we created HRA, we initiated a plan to address one of our
most urgent needs - a mobile veterinary clinic. The need was
twofold:
1. Our shelter location on New York Avenue does not have
adequate medical facilities. When we intake animals to that
facility, they must endure a stressful journey across the city
aboard a transport vehicle to our Oglethorpe Street location where they are treated for medical
issues, including spay/neuter and vaccines. With our mobile unit based at New York Avenue,
we have alleviated that added stressful situation for our animals.
2. Many neighborhoods in our city are underserved when it comes to veterinary care. The
importance of spay/neuter and vaccines to the welfare of our pets cannot be overstated. But
for many of our clients, transporting their pets to our facilities is problematic. The solution: bring
the vet clinic to their neighborhoods.
Through very generous donations, we purchased a mobile veterinary clinic that will address both
of these needs. Spay/neuter in the mobile unit has already begun and we hope to bring the mobile
veterinary clinic into neighborhoods in the future.
Another addition to our veterinary practice has certainly created change in the lives of our animals.
We launched a strategic partnership with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine (VMCVM) in May. The partnership addresses two needs: to provide expanded education
for veterinary students at VMCVM and provide an increased capacity for quality veterinary services
to the Washington, DC region through HRA. We will now be able to augment the number of animals
we care for exponentially. The program establishes an innovative model in veterinary medicine,
education, and animal welfare and we are thrilled to have the students at both of our locations.
Of course, many of you – our supporters – know about our work rescuing, caring for, and adopting
animals. Every case has a story, but this month we’re highlighting two in particular that demonstrate
our dedication to each animal and our willingness to go the extra mile for animals in need. A cat
named Snuggle Muffins arrived at HRA after suffering severe burns to his head. He required delicate,
attentive care from our medical team in order to heal and be ready for adoption. With his wounds
healed, our adoptions and care staff are completely committed to finding a home for this sweet cat.
The story of Marco and Ronald, two dogs who suffered extreme neglect in their previous home
and lived with us for 20 months as their Humane Law Enforcement case played out, is a dramatic
example of an animal being touched by virtually every corner of our organization. After our HLE
officers brought them in from harm’s way, our caregivers, trainers, and medical team worked
with these two dogs to address their poor health and lack of socialization. Our development and
communications teams raised money and awareness for their cases, and our adoptions team
identified potential adopters that would understand their special situations. After an animal cruelty
conviction of their previous owner and an adoption for Ronald, both dogs are progressing to a
much happier life.
As you read more in depth about the ways HRA continues to create change – positive change – for
the animals and our community, you can be assured that we will never stop evolving and creating
new, innovative programs to enhance the lives of the animals and people who live here.
Enjoy your summer!
All the best,
Lisa LaFontaine
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Going Mobile
The future is in motion with a new
mobile veterinary clinic at HRA
By Dr. Joshua Woolsey, Chief Medical Officer
The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) faces many challenges
each day in caring for the District’s animals. At the top of that
list is transportation. Enter the solution: a 33-foot mobile
veterinary clinic brightly adorned with the faces of a few of
the cats and dogs HRA has helped in the past. But this clinic
doesn’t just look good on the outside. The custom-designed,
state-of-the-art, diesel vehicle is a self-contained veterinary
hospital on wheels. It is equipped with a two-table surgical
suite, treatment area, and cages to accommodate upwards
of twenty animals at a time. It is capable of operating
remotely on generator power or with a stationary electrical
hook-up. It was designed with ultimate flexibility in mind
and it can easily accommodate routine surgeries, dental
procedures, and wellness veterinary services. It can even
act as a mini teaching hospital for students participating in
HRA’s groundbreaking new collaboration with the Virginia-
Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Most importantly,
it will enhance the care of the animals HRA serves.
Following the historic merger of The Washington Animal
Rescue League and the Washington Humane Society that led
to the creation of the Humane Rescue Alliance, the National
Capital Spay Neuter Clinic on L Street was closed. As a result,
each day, animals requiring spay or neuter surgeries and other
medical procedures are transported from the main shelter
facility on New York Avenue to the HRA Medical Center on
Oglethorpe Street. This daily movement of animals across
the city requires significant staff time and resources and it
can be very stressful for animals. Stressed animals are much
more likely to suffer from contagious disease and experience
behavioral deterioration while under our care. This can lead to
longer stays in the shelter and, in rare cases, it can even set
the animal on a downward spiral that may ultimately result in
euthanasia. By deploying the new mobile veterinary clinic at
the New York Avenue adoption center, HRA veterinarians will
be able to perform thousands of surgeries on-site each year,
eliminating the need to transport these animals.
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HRA’s donors were instrumental in securing the vehicle and
making life better for our animals. The Philip L. Graham Fund
provided a critical lead gift, joined by the KOIVU Fund and the
Ralph S. and Frances R. Dweck Family Foundation. In addition,
more than 400 online donors collectively gave $45,000 to
support the purchase of the vehicle. Paired with funds in a
reserved account, these supporters enabled HRA to make this
important investment.
Although the initial motivation for purchasing the mobile clinic
was to address the daily challenge of transporting shelter
animals for surgery, it will also free up space and other resources
to increase the number of surgery slots available to the public
at the HRA Medical Center. This will allow HRA to better serve
the incredible demand that exists in the community for these
“ ”
HRA’s donors were instrumental in securing the
vehicle and making life better for our animals.
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services. The medical team is also very excited
about the prospect of one day soon taking the clinic
on the road to serve District residents more directly.
Through their work each day with the public, HRA
staff understands that transportation can be a major
challenge for pet owners too. Despite the best
intentions, it can be very hard for some people to
get their animals to a veterinary clinic for care. HRA
already operates numerous vaccine clinics each
year throughout the city and this vehicle will allow
us to take our services directly to the people and
pets who need them the most. The mobile clinic
also has tremendous potential to help animals in the
event of natural or man-made disasters.
Although it is difficult to predict all of the challenges
that HRA will face in coming years, it seems clear
that the mobile clinic will be another powerful tool
to accomplish the mission of helping animals and
people in the District.
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HRA news and updates, as well as photos and videos that are sure to put a smile
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MARCO AND RONALD
A Long Road to Happiness
By Alix John, Communications
and Digital Media Specialist
When Marco and Ronald, two American Bulldog-mix dogs,
were found by Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) Humane Law
Enforcement (HLE) officers in September 2016, they were
confined in small crates and so emaciated officers could see
their ribs, backbones, and hip bones. They showed signs of
chronic neglect, including infected pressure sores, strong
urine odor, and discolored fur. They were removed from the
home and placed in the care of the Humane Rescue Alliance.
After a year-long investigation and court case, and because
of the hard work and dedication of our officers, their previous
owner was convicted of animal cruelty. With the legal process
behind them, Marco and Ronald were ready for a fresh start.
The horrific abuse they endured had a lasting impact on them.
While Marco and Ronald have been in our care, our behavior
and training staff and volunteers worked extensively to build their
trust and get them ready for the real world. While they made
great strides, each pup will need a separate home, with families
who understand their specific needs and are willing to work with
and love them. Despite their challenges, Marco and Ronald are
extremely sweet and won the hearts of staff and volunteers.
On May 19, Ronald got a big break. A couple, Hannah and Jeff
from Washington, DC, had visited Ronald multiple times while
he was at our Oglethorpe Street adoption center. While they
were aware of Ronald’s difficult past, they quickly fell in love
and took the plunge, adopting him and bringing him to his first
true, loving home.
“Though we knew he was a special dog from the moment we
met him at HRA, now that he is home I truly cannot imagine a
dog who would bring us more joy,” said Hannah. “Thank you
to every employee and volunteer at HRA who went above and
beyond in their care for Ronald. We are so grateful to HRA for
bringing this amazing pup into our lives.”
“This case is a testament to the work of our HLE officers to
protect the animals of our city,” said HRA Vice President of
Field Services, Chris Schindler. “It has been a very long road
with these animals and many people have put in a lot of time
and effort over the past year and a half.”
For Marco, adoption is hopefully not far off. He is a bit more
tentative than his brother and patient adopters that are willing
to let him learn at his own pace.
These two dogs have touched virtually every corner of HRA.
From the initial rescue by our Humane Law Enforcement
officers, through the constant care provided by HRA’s animal
caregivers, behaviorists, trainers, and volunteers, to the hard
work by our adoptions team to identify new forever homes
for them, they are an example of the dedication and lengths
to which the HRA staff will go to ensure the best possible
outcome for our animals.
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partner Spotlight
Dottie Fitzgerald:
Creating Change for Animals
with Creativity and Dedication
By Kit Gartland, Corporate and Foundation Giving Manager
Dottie Fitzgerald has long been passionate about creating
change in her community. From her position as Vice President
of Fitzgerald Auto Mall, which represents twelve dealerships
across three states, Dottie is a dedicated advocate for many
causes, including animal welfare. Since 2013, Fitzgerald has
partnered with the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) to promote
adoptions, participate in events, and raise money to support
our programs.
“I so admire the heroes of rescue - - they are angels on Earth
and they have accomplished much - but there is so much
more to be done,” said Dottie Fitzgerald. “You can stroke a
check and go on your way or, you can find a way to do more.”
Through this partnership with Fitzgerald, HRA is given the
opportunity to host several adoption events outside of the
District and reach a wider range of potential adopters. These
events have changed the lives of more than 200 animals
who have found their forever homes at Fitzgerald events,
and countless others who have benefitted from Fitzgerald’s
ongoing pet food and supply drives.
Fitzgerald has also helped HRA build and strengthen
partnerships with other companies like Subaru through their
Share the Love and Subaru Loves Pets programs, which
donate a portion of sales of each new car sold or leased. As a
Hometown Charity partner selected by Fitzgerald Auto Mall,
the Share the Love program has raised over $160,000 since
2015 to support HRA’s work in the community. By building this
connection, Fitzgerald is contributing to a robust and diverse
funding stream to keep HRA’s programs strong and, ultimately,
help more animals find loving homes.
Dottie and her team at Fitzgerald Auto Mall are clearly
dedicated to promoting positive change in our community,
for people and animals alike. And, by thinking “outside the
box,” they have created an adoption community within their
customer base.
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“While adoption events are expected at animal support
retailers, what about other retailers? How about your local
auto dealership?” Dottie continued. “Thanks to our many
loyal customers and caring associates, we have some name
recognition and a good database. We held our first adoption
event in December 2013 and we received such positive
feedback, we decided we could do more to raise awareness
of the joy of adoption. By holding events every other month,
rotating through our Montgomery and Frederick County
locations in Maryland, we have been credited with over 200
adoptions to date.”
HRA is extremely grateful for Fitzgerald’s efforts in support of
our work and we are humbled by their continued commitment
to our mission for animals.
HRA: Caring for the
most VULNERABLE
By Dani Rizzo, Digital Director
From preventative medicine and infectious disease control to emergency care, shelter
veterinarians must be able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of a shelter environment
and provide innovative solutions and care for some of the community’s most vulnerable
populations of animals. Nowhere is that more evident than at the Humane Rescue Alliance.
Our medical team is dedicated to caring for and helping to change the outcome for the more
than 20,000 animals they serve annually. One of those animals is Snuggle Muffins.
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In early January, community cat Snuggle Muffins came to
his caregiver’s yard for his nightly meal and they immediately
recognized something was wrong and called the Humane Rescue
Alliance (HRA) for help.
Animal Control Officer Ryan Jesien responded to the urgent call
and was able to locate Snuggle Muffins, a grey-colored domestic
short hair cat, with a traumatic wound to his forehead. Slowly,
Officer Jensien was able to gain his trust and safely confine
Snuggle Muffins, after which he was transported directly to our
emergency partner Friendship Hospital for Animals for urgent
evaluation and supportive care overnight.
“Given the severe head trauma, his demeanor was remarkable—he
was incredibly friendly and outgoing,” said Officer Jesien. “Once he
trusted me and it was clear I was there to help, he began soliciting
attention, head butting, and even making biscuits when I placed him
in a carrier.”
When Snuggle Muffins arrived at the Humane Rescue Alliance
Medial Center the next morning, it was unclear what had
happened, but the medical team quickly began treating a large
head wound, in which nearly the entire crown of his head showed
exposed muscle and a small central area of skull exposed, in
addition to the appearance of a previous burn-like injury to the
area. Throughout this incredible trauma, the medical staff noted
that he was bright, alert, and very affectionate.
After months of critical care by our medical team and three
surgeries to repair his head wound, Snuggle Muffins was finally
feeling better and found a new loving family.
Throughout his journey, no matter how much pain he was in,
Snuggle Muffins remained friendly and loving, and is not only a
testament to the resiliency of animals, but to the intensive, roundthe-clock
care our entire medical and animal care teams are
committed to providing to each animal in our care.
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A WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIP
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
and Humane Rescue Alliance embark on a unique strategic
partnership to benefit veterinary students and shelter animals
By Matt Williams, Senior Director of Communications
The news just keeps getting better for DC’s animal population,
as the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) and the Virginia-
Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia
Tech (VMCVM) have launched a strategic partnership to
provide expanded education for veterinary students and
an increased capacity for quality veterinary services to the
Washington, DC region. The program establishes an innovative
model in veterinary medicine, education, and animal welfare.
Veterinary students began working at HRA on May 7.
“We are thrilled to launch this partnership, which will be
transformational for the animals and people of our region
and beyond,” said HRA President and CEO Lisa LaFontaine.
“Virtually all of the 10,000+ animals we house in a given year
need medical care of some kind. Through this affiliation, we
have access to a pool of third-year veterinary students who
can lend their hands, heads, and hearts to our mission – and
hopefully, carry their experience with us into their professional
careers.”
The overall impact of the partnership will include a significant
improvement in healthcare delivery to HRA animals, enhanced
practical experience for students, and the establishment of
an innovative model of public and private collaboration for
veterinary medicine, education, and animal welfare.
“This partnership creates a win-win situation,” said Gregory Daniel,
interim dean of the veterinary college. “It will enhance learning
opportunities for our students and provide them with valuable
experiences in clinical medicine, and also benefit the health and
well-being of the animals and residents in the Washington, DC
area. We are pleased to welcome HRA to our network of clinical
service and research collaborators in the national capital region.”
Key benefits of the partnership include:
1. Expanded experiential clinical education to VMCVM
students, taking advantage of HRA’s large and diverse
caseload to further their education in general surgical,
medical, and emergency care, and the unique aspects of
shelter medicine.
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2. Increased capacity for HRA to provide quality
veterinary services to homeless animals and
to offer high-quality, high-volume care to
low income households, thereby fostering
responsible pet ownership and addressing pet
homelessness.
3. Providing an opportunity for VMCVM to
establish a major regional teaching facility in
Washington, DC and to serve as a focal point
for animal welfare and veterinary medicine
education in the national capital region.
The agreement establishes a shelter and homeless
companion animal medicine program to provide
educational opportunities for the students while
also enhancing the HRA clinical programs. The
agreement also provides a spay/neuter and
primary care service to further enhance the ability
for the community at-large to provide responsible
pet ownership and better manage population.
A group of seven third-year students began
clinical training at HRA on May 7, becoming the
first to participate in the 3-week shelter medicine
rotation, now a requirement in the college’s
veterinary program curriculum. Students will gain
hands-on experience in general surgical, medical,
and emergency care, animal welfare, and the
unique aspects of shelter medicine in an urban
environment.
“It is really exciting to launch this partnership that
not only gives our students access to a highquality,
high-volume shelter medicine program,”
said Jennifer Hodgson, associate dean for
professional programs for VMCVM. “It also gives
HRA increased capacity to provide quality care for
homeless animals and to offer expanded services
to underserved populations.”
To accommodate the expanded learning and
service, HRA veterinarian Dr. Julia Petrovitch, joined
VMCVM this month as the on-site faculty member
who will partner with other HRA veterinarians
and staff to provide instruction for the students
and superior care for patients and clients. Dr.
Petrovitch will be a clinical assistant professor in the
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences for
VMCVM.
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the event again and incredibly proud of our fundraisers’ hard work and tireless efforts to raise awareness and
gain support for this special, one-of-a-kind luxury event benefiting the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA).
Tonight is sure to be the perfect mix of style, sass, and super-fierce sashaying down the runway!
HRA’s news feed compiles pertinent media stories about animal
welfare issues from sources throughout the United States,
including major daily newspapers, websites, blogs, and other
news organizations. The news feed, located on HRA’s homepage,
compiles interesting and informative news stories dealing with the
animal welfare world, from adoption and rescue, to news about
wildlife protection and legislative matters concerning the health
and safety of animals. At no cost, readers can subscribe to a daily
email highlighting the top stories each day as well as view the entire
newsfeed at www.humanerescuealliance.org/news. The daily
email lands in your inbox every morning shortly after 9 a.m., updating
you on the news cycle’s top animal-related stories. You can join the
hundreds of readers – including many of the top animal welfare
experts in the U.S. – already subscribed to the HRA news feed by
easily subscribing.
To say that we were excited and grateful when television personality and celebrity stylist, Carson Kressley
announced he’d be returning as our host for the second year would be an extreme understatement.
Kressley’s effervescent and light-hearted banter is the perfect accouterment to this evening’s fun-loving
mood. We are honored to have him support our beloved Fashion for Paws!
A huge thank you to this year’s Fashion for Paws committee members
who have volunteered their time and hard work to make this year’s
event a truly extraordinary experience for our guests, as well
as our sponsors and fundraisers. With their creativity,
team work, and tireless efforts, we are able to support
HRA’s programs that touch over 60,000 animals a
year and countless members of the community
who need HRA’s help to care for their pets.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors,
honored guests, fabulous fundraisers, and
YOU we can continue the important work of
HRA as we strive to help even more animals
and people this coming year. We invite you
to learn more about HRA’s mission by
talking to any of our volunteers this evening
or by visiting us online at www.
humanerescuealliance.org.
Again, thank you for being here and we hope
you have a spectacular evening!
Yours most sincerely,
Teresa and Jeff
Fashion for Paws
Fashionable 12th Annual FUNdraising
Runway
Show Recap
By Emily Miller, Director of Special Events
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On Saturday, May 5 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, more
than 700 guests reveled in a one-of-a-kind event, the Fashion for Paws
12th Annual Runway Show. This year’s event featured a fashion show with
39 participants and their dogs sporting this season’s hottest trends, as well
as a reception, dinner, and dancing. With the help of our incredible donors
and fundraisers, we raised $385,000 to support the programs and services
that HRA provides to the community. We welcomed back Carson Kressley,
Emmy award-winning TV personality, style expert, and fashion designer, as
our event host for the second year. He presided over the program, keeping
guests laughing throughout the evening.
Photo by Moshe Zusman
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Participants competed in a friendly, 15-week
fundraising campaign, raising a minimum of
$4,000 each to secure their spot on the runway.
The top participants, who were recognized on
stage at the event, raised a combined total of
$81,651. The 2018 Top Fundraisers, Teresa and
Mark Del Rosso, raised an astounding $30,000;
the First Runner-Up, Deb Sengupta, raised
$26,151; and the Second Runners-Up, HRA’s
own Joel Lopez and Kareem Woodard, raised
$25,500. We are truly grateful for the support
of these incredible individuals, and all of our
fundraising participants. We cannot thank them
enough for their commitment and dedication to
HRA.
For the first time, the Fashion for Paws program
showed attendees the many services HRA
provides to the community by highlighting the
story of Finn and his owners, Carly and Ray. This
heartwarming story of how HRA was able to
Photo by Christine Peeler
Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan Photography
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save a dog’s life and reunite him with his family gave guests real
insight into how HRA’s Medical Center is a lifesaving resource for
families in our community.
Katya Avdeev, Kim Elleen, Mila Fashion, Studio D’Maxsi, Suistudio,
and Wylie Grey were our women’s clothing sponsors, while our
male models were dressed by luxury retailers Paul Stuart, Suit
Supply, and Zadig & Voltaire. Participants had perfect hair and
makeup graciously provided by PR at Partners. All of the pups
looked stunning in signature doggie couture by Anthony Rubio.
They were well taken care of thanks to the team from Spot On Dog
Training, Power City Pups, and HRA’s own volunteers.
Thanks to the always-creative Design Foundry who wowed us,
along with Quince Imaging, John Farr Lighting, and Maryland
Sound, for donating a portion of their services and transforming
the hotel ballroom into a spectacular space. We were honored to
have Audi return for a seventh year as a Top Dog sponsor.
Thanks to our event Co-Chairs, Executive Committee, participants,
and volunteers who spent their evening helping us make the
Fashion for Paws 12th Annual Runway Show a night to remember!
Photo by Moshe Zusman
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