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Marshall County Humane Society News

The weimeraner known as the Gray Ghost

‘Lucky’ friend

Lucky is a beautiful Weimaraner, just waiting to be your faithful companion. He would love to walk in the woods with you or he would just be happy to curl up with you and watch Nascar races! He needs some training but is very smart and learns fast. For more information on Lucky, call 662-544-0090 or 662-564-2900.

Have you noticed the sleek, regal dog in the VW Jetta commercials or seen pictures by the famous photographer William Wegman of dogs in human clothes? Those are weimeraners.

In the early 1800s Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar began developing a “super dog,” a combination of all the best qualities of scent hounds and fowl hunters. Although his records have been lost so it is uncertain exactly which dogs were used in the process, two of the main ones were the red schweiss hound (like a bloodhound) and the Great Dane. The result was the present-day weimeraner.

The weimeraner (weimie for short) today is also called the Gray Ghost because of its unusual short gray coat and those eerie light eyes, which can be light amber, gray or gray-blue. A male stands about 26 inches at the shoulder and weighs 70 to 85 pounds; females are slightly smaller. They are super smart, problem-solving animals and, like all hunters, require lots of exercise. They are intensely loyal to their owners but not stranger-friendly like labs and must be trained early to accept outside people. Since they are bred to be the superlative hunter any small animal that strays into their territory is at risk. They can be trained to abide cats if they are introduced to them as pups.

Training and exercise are the key with these noble animals. They are awkward teenagers, a period which lasts with this breed until they are two, sometimes three years old, not knowing their own strength and into everything from stealing food off the counter to eating furniture. For that reason young dogs are not recommended for families with young children or old or infirm members unless they are closely supervised. Adult weimies, on the other hand, after proper training, are used in therapy with children and old people, and in police work--anything that requires high intelligence and great athletic ability.

Because of their temperament and intelligence weimies must have people. If left without sustained, regular human contact they easily and quickly become neurotic, problem dogs and can be impossible to manage. It is generally understood that if you can’t control your weimie, it will control you.

This all adds up to make the weimeraner presently living at the Marshall County Humane Society Adoption Center a special case. Of course, we want all the little dogs there to find the perfect home, but most of them are happy at the center with the other dogs, a safe, comfortable place to stay and a secure food source. The weimie must have more. If you can handle a dog that may be smarter than you (they are also called the dog with the human brain) and give it the love, guidance and exercise it needs call us at 662-564-2900.

We also have some really cute kittens (not to be used as weimie food). They have already been fixed and their shots are up-to-date. They are just at the right age to grab your heart and adjust to your family. Let us know if you have a spot for any or all of them. (662-564-2900) See the accompanying pictures for a study in cuteness.

To make your appointment with our Humane Society sponsored, low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-252-6196. For information on adoptions, fostering or anything but the Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-564-2900.

Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.



Just in time for Christmas! Nicholas, Holly, Noel and Smokin’ Joe are just waiting for your phone call to join you by your Christmas tree. Remember, the very best friends are furry! These little guys have already been neutered/spayed.To adopt one, call Marshall County Humane Society at 901-212-6066 or 662-564-2900, or go to Petfinder.com to see all our pets. For Marshall County Humane Society low cost spay/neuter information, call 252-6196.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Holiday Recipes
Cola-Basted Ham
10 lb. pre-cooked ham 6 cups cola 2 tbsps. Dijon-style prepared mustard	1 tbsp. mustard powder 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 cups dried bread crumbs
Preheat oven to 325 degrees). Place ham fat side down in a shallow pan. Pour cola into pan 1/2 inch deep. Bake 2 to 3 hours, or until ham can easily be pierced with a fork, basting with cola every 15 minutes. Center of ham will read 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Remove ham from pan and cool. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Cut away the rind with a sharp knife. Combine sugar, mustard, bread crumbs and enough cola to form a thick paste. Spread paste over entire ham. Place ham on roasting rack in oven and bake 45 minutes longer, basting every 10 minutes, until mustard paste has melted into a dark glaze. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing.
Green Bean Casserole Remix
2 (9-oz.) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese	10 slices bacon 10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped 1 cup half-and-half cream salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place green beans into a 1 quart or similar sized casserole dish. Fry bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy. Remove to drain on paper towels. Drain off some of the grease, leaving enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Add mushrooms to the grease in the pan and season with garlic powder and onion powder. Cook and stir until tender, about 4 minutes. Pour the half-and-half into the pan with the mushrooms and stir to scrape the bacon flavor from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour this mixture over the green beans. Crumble bacon over the top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the sauce is bubbling and the top is toasted.
Spiced Cranberries
12-oz. bag fresh cranberries 1/2 cup cider vinegar 3/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tsps. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt	1 cup sugar 1/2 cup port wine 1/3 cup raisins 1-1/2 tsps. curry powder
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wash and sort cranberries. Combine sugar, vinegar, port, orange marmalade, raisins, pumpkin pie spice, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add cranberries and mix well. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in cranberries and cover with foil. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until cranberries are soft. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to thicken slightly. (May substitute chopped dates for raisins.)
Jam Cake
1 spice cake mix 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut (optional)	1 cup seedless blackberry jam 1 cup raisins
Mix cake mix as directed on box. Add remaining ingredients and stir by hand. Pour into greased and floured pans -- 9x13 plus 8x8 . Makes more batter than normal for a cake mix. Bake as directed on mix package. Toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
Glaze/frosting
Glaze/frosting 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter	1 small can Pet milk 1 tsp. vanilla
Heat in small saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Pour over warm cake while still in pan. Serve warm or cooled.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - December 18, 1997

Corey Yates tapped for first team All-District in Class 4A, District II

Corey Yates, the Holly High Hawks senior running back, was selected to the first team in District II. Yates piled up impressive stats this year while carrying the pigskin. He was also tapped for a slot on the All-District Second Team. Lamont Hubbard and Christopher Lyons also received double nods as honorable mentions.

Karen Green selected “coach of the year”

Karen Green, track coach at Potts Camp High School, has been selected as girl’s cross country “Coach of the Year” by the Mississippi Association of Coaches.

Galena students win 1998 Energy Poster contest

This year’s winners of the 1998 Energy Poster contest include Thomas Bullock, fourth grade student at Galena School and Amber Davis, sixth grade student at Galena. Their posters will appear on a wall calendar.

25 Years Ago - December 23, 1982

Got their deer

Among those reporting deer to The South Reporter this week were Lee Culver, eight-point; Tim Shaw, six-point; Jerry McCrory, four-point; Preston Knight, six-point; and Barry Smith, eight-point.

Deborah Foster completes B.S.

Deborah Foster of Waterford has completed work toward the Bachelor of Science degree in social work at Jackson State University. She will return in May for commencement exercises. Deborah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Foster of Waterford.

Annual Thursday Club tea held in Gholson home the 16th

Mrs. Henry Fort Gholson entertained with the annual Christmas tea of the Thursday Club at her lovely home on College Ave. The dining table was centered with an antique crystal and silver epergne arranged with red carnations and fir branches, flanked by silver candelabra holding red tapers and tied with red bows on a runner of green and red taffeta. Old English wassail was served from a silver punch bowl at one end of the table and wine was served from the other end. Mrs. Fort Gholson Jr. assisted in serving.

50 Years Ago - December 19, 1957

Helpful hints for the Christmas holidays

Fruit-filled cookies will not break and crumble as easily as other types when mailed for Christmas.
You can move your holiday centerpiece from table to mantel to buffet to add variety to the more permanent decorations.
Use a turkey-shaped cookie cutter to make a jellied cranberry sauce cut-out to garnish a bowl of Waldorf salad.
What is thought to be the first electrically lighted Christmas tree was hung in 1896 in the lobby of San Francisco’s Palace Hotel. It had 500 lights.
Relive your child’s holiday tension by giving him something to do instead of telling him what not to do.
A folded damp cloth placed under a mixing bowl keeps it from slipping and speeds mixing.

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