Saturday, February 16, 2013

Alpine Meadows’ Fallen Patroller Memorialized with Dog Adoption Room at the New Humane Society Shelter in Truckee
Alpine/Squaw make final donation to secure adoption room in Bill Foster’s name

*Click here to view a video tribute to Bill Foster and the patrol dogs

[Alpine Meadows and Olympic Valley, Calif.] February 16, 2013 – Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley are excited to announce the dedication of the Bill Foster dog adoption room that will be built as part of the new Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society shelter that is scheduled to be constructed this fall. The announcement of the dedication of the new adoption room will be officially made tonight at the Black Ties and Tails event. Bill Foster was a 30-year veteran ski patroller who tragically lost his life this past December while on duty at Alpine Meadows.

“In keeping with our long standing support of the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society and in honoring Bill Foster’s memory and all the wonderful things he’s done for our mountain and community,” said Andy Wirth, president and CEO of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, “it’s our pleasure to announce the naming of the Bill Foster Alpine Meadows adoption room.”

Bill Foster was a mentor and coach to every Alpine Meadows dog trainer, past and present. Foster’s vision was that the avalanche rescue dog program was not a solo effort, but rather that it should bring together handlers, dogs and the community. To honor Foster, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley complemented funds raised by the Bill Foster memorial fund with the Humane Society to secure a dog adoption room in his name.

“As part of the Humane Society’s campaign to raise money to open the new shelter this fall, there were 10 ‘dog adoption real life rooms’ available and Squaw/Alpine claimed the last one to honor Bill,” said Stephanie Nistler, executive director, Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. “The dog adoption rooms are among the most public rooms and it’s a tremendous gesture to show the people who made donations in Bill’s name that he will be a lasting legacy.”

Cats & Dogs at Squaw Valley
Also in honor of love for the dogs and the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society, Squaw is hosting select Cats & Dogs event days at Squaw Valley. This event allows guests to play with both the fury and mechanical creatures of Squaw Valley from 5-7 p.m. Guests can get their photo taken with one of the Squaw dogs and for just $9 for adults or $4 for children, guests can ride up the Searchlight run and back in a snow cat. This is a benefit for the Squaw Dogs program and the Humane Society. This event takes place February 16-17; February 22-23; and March 29-30. For more information, visit www.squaw.com/things-to-do/events-calendar/cats-and-dogs.

About Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of pets through adoptions, community spay/neuter services and humane education programs. For more information call 530.587.5948 or visit www.hstt.org.

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