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Location
10501 County Hwy S South
PO Box 562
Between Chippewa Falls & Jim Falls
715-382-4832 | 715-382-4377 (fax)
Website
www.chippewahumane.com
Email
chippewahumane@yahoo.com
Shelter Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 12-5pm
Wednesday - Closed
Saturday & Sunday - 12-4pm
Staff
Amanda Bell, Gary Blaeser, Nicole Goulet,
Dria Hebel, Taylor Ivorson,
Kayla Kasmierski, Gina Marsh, Olivia Myers,
John O’Branovich, Patty Weigel, and
Irvin Woodbeck.
Board of Directors
President – Paula Young
Vice-President – Deb Newman
Secretary – Sandra Stiles
Treasurer – Lori Mueller
Jackie Gibbs
Allyson Gommer
Karen Scarseth
Amie Winters
Inside this issue:
Happy Tails/Feature Creature 2
Shelter Thank You’s 2
Purr & Paw Carnival Celebration 4
Memorials 5
Chippewa Humane
Association
March 2012
Shelter News
Our largest fundraiser of the year, Purr & Paw Carnival Celebration, is
scheduled for April 14 at the Eagles Club in Lake Hallie. See the insert for event
details, sponsorship opportunities, and to sign up to attend the event. We look
forward to seeing you there!
In early February Vickie Price resigned as Shelter Manager. We want to thank her
for her seven years of dedicated service to the shelter, the animals and to the
surrounding communities with outreach programs and speaking events. She was a
valuable resource for animal related questions to citizens, businesses and various
government departments. The shelter staff is continuing their commitment to the
shelter and putting in extra time and effort during this transitional period. The
Board of Directors is diligently searching for a new shelter manager and hope to
have a new person in the position as soon as possible. In the meantime, it is
business as usual and we appreciate your support during this time.
We would like to provide you a brief overview of how much is needed to operate
the shelter. The shelter is run the same as a small business with payroll and related
taxes as the largest expenditure. The majority of the shelter employees are paid
minimum wage with no benefits. The next two largest expenses are insurance and
animal care expenses. The main source of income for the shelter is general
donations and fundraising. The second is from service contracts with the County's
townships. As part of the contracts, the shelter receives a portion of that
township's dog license revenue. As hard as we try to cover expenses with
donations & fundraising, it doesn't cover all the expenses. In 2011 total expenses for
the shelter were $225,000 and income was $208,000. The difference was covered
by dipping into our savings account, which we continually try to build up in case of
emergencies. If you would like more detailed information on the shelter financials,
please contact our Treasurer, Lori Mueller.
We want to thank you for your support in 2011 with volunteering, monetary and
non-monetary donations. Without it we wouldn’t be able to provide the services
that we do. And thank you to the shelter staff and volunteers for keeping the
shelter operations running, we couldn’t do it without you.
Chippewa Humane Board of Directors

Fur Bowl Results
The 9 th annual Fur Bowl was held February 18, 2012 at Falls Bowl in Chippewa Falls. 60 bowlers
participated and due to their generosity and contributions by local businesses and individuals they
were able to raise $862 for the shelter.
Thank you to Falls Bowl for hosting the event and to all that participated and volunteered their
services. Volunteers include: Penny West, Mary Berg, Linda Hebert, Carla Steinmetz, Linda
Burlingame, Kris Nyhus, Roxi Falkner, Jenny Schneider, Deb Murphy, Chris Franz, Terri Heuer and
Cheri McHugh. Thank you!
Shelter Thank You’s
A special thank you to The Edge Pub & Eatery, Nancy Akurkowski, and Hudson Electric for donating proceeds of The
Polar Plunge event at The Edge on January 7th. The brave souls who dared to jump into Lake Wissota’s frigid water
raised $687 for the shelter. We appreciate you thinking of us!
We would also thank everyone who donated to our shelter over the past year. Every donation makes a difference and
your generosity can never be thanked enough. We also receive many non-monetary donations that helps us
throughout the entire year. Blankets, pet food, pet care products, detergent, bleach, etc. helps our budget by not
having to purchase these items ourselves. If we have an abundance of anything, especially food that we can’t use up
before it spoils, we “pay if forward” by giving it to the local food pantries to help those struggling to take care of their
pets. This helps families in need to keep their pets at home and out of the shelters. Nothing goes to waste and
everything single item we receive is greatly appreciated.
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Happy Tail
Both of these buff and orange tiny kittens came in as strays. Button came in alone
and was an immediate hit with our shelter staff. Full of personality and enthusiasm,
the biggest challenge was teaching him good manners. He loved playing with all other
animals, and his new friends include a rabbit, other kittens, and dogs! Jester came in
with two tiny brothers. None of them knew much about people and they cowered
in the back of their kennel at first, shivering and hiding their faces when they were
held. With all the cuddling provided by the shelter staff and volunteers, he quickly
begged for attention at his kennel door and purred loudly every time he as held.
These two kittens recently went to a home with a women who was looking for
active, loving kittens. What a wonderful match!
Feature Creature
Greta is a Beagle-Terrier mix that was surrendered in July. The paperboy at her last home
surprised her and she nipped at him. Unsure about her temperament, her former owners
surrendered her to the shelter. She was such a great dog that the staff began using her to
outreach with adults, and then children, and finally with other animals. She has been a great
addition to the outreach efforts and has behaved very well! She's the official "cat tester" for
the shelter as well. She's an older sweet girl who loves to snuggle. It's getting harder for
her to be at the shelter, so we hope to find her a forever home soon! Her adoption price
has been partially paid, so spread the word that she's ready for a home!

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April 14 at the Eagles Club in Hallie
“Step Right Up” for this fundraising party sponsored by the
Chippewa Humane Association
Social Hour - 5:00pm • Buffet Dinner - 6:00pm
Silent Auction/Raffles 5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Program & music to follow dinner
Cost: $30/person includes dinner
Tickets Available at:
Chippewa Humane Association ● Chippewa Veterinary Clinic
Gordy’s County Market Downtown ● Lake Wissota Animal Hospital
RSVP by April 6 or you’ll miss all the fun!
Tickets also sold at the door (limited quantity)
For more information call 382-4832 or 497-4386
Sponsored by:
Platinum
Advanced Laser Machining • Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic
Chippewa Veterinary Clinic • Fresh ‘N’ Kleen
Lake Wissota Animal Hospital • Northwestern Bank
Gold
Cadott Animal Hospital • Creative Graphics & Tri-County Advisor
Mason Companies • TTM Technologies
Silver
Jackson Trucking & Excavating • Lake Wissota Family Chiropractic
RCU • The Ark Animal Hospital
Bronze
Blain’s Farm & Fleet • Citizens State Bank • Economy Furniture
Great Northern Corp. • Northside Pet Hospital • Wisconsin Metal Fab • Xcel Energy

Purr & Paw Carnival Celebration
Join us on April 14 at 5:00pm at the Eagles Club in Hallie for our largest fundraiser event of the year. This event
includes dinner, entertainment and small & large raffles throughout the night. Sponsorships are available at the following
levels:
Platinum Sponsor – $500
● Dinner, dance and cocktails for 8 guests
● Designated platinum table signage
● Introduction by our Master of Ceremonies
● Personal name on event marketing
Gold Sponsor – $300
● Dinner and dance for 6 guests
● Designated gold table signage
● Introduction by our Master of Ceremonies
● Personal name on event marketing
Silver Sponsor – $200
● Dinner and dance for 4 guests
● Designated silver table signage
● Introduction by our Master of Ceremonies
● Personal name on event marketing
Bronze Sponsor – $100
● Dinner and dance for 2 guests
● Designated bronze table signage
● Introduction by our Master of Ceremonies
● Personal name on event marketing
YES! I WOULD LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR FOR THE PURR & PAW CARNIVAL CELEBRATION
Name _______________________________ Address ____________________________________________
Phone # ______________________________ Email ______________________________________________
Sponsorship: Platinum $500.00 _____ Gold $300.00 _____ Silver $200.00 _____ Bronze $100.00 _______
____ I cannot sponsor at the above levels, but would like to purchase ________tickets to the Purr & Paw Carnival
Celebration. Tickets are $30 per person.
____ I cannot sponsor at the above levels, but would like to donate $______ to the shelter.
____ I cannot sponsor at the above levels, but would like to donate _______________________________ for the
raffle. Please pick up my donation at ______________________________.
Please return to Chippewa Humane Association by April 6, 2012
P.O. Box 562, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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Memorials & Honorariums
Received November 1, 2011-February 25, 2012— Michelle Alix in Memory of Samantha; Ardis Anderson in Memory of
Kitten; Robin R. Arnhold in Memory of Mildred Kleinheinz; Burton Axness in Memory of Lorraine Axness; Mazie Baker in
Memory of Eleanore Eimmerman; Tom & Marlene Barr Barr in Memory of our beloved dogs; Rod & Annette Bartilson in
Honor of Mia & Mazie; Dawn & Randy Benson in Honor of Katana; Gloria Blum in Memory of Norman Blum; Betty
Bresina in Memory of Sadie; Judy Brist in Memory of Diamond Anderson; Elaine Brown in Memory of all pets that went
before us; Monette Brown in Memory of Kizer, Murphy & Bruttus; Sue Bruhling in Memory of Sarge, Cleo, Bossworth,
Oliver, Emily, Lucas & Ruby Sue; Gary & Vicki Bunkelman in Memory of Maggie & in Honor of Easton; Dan & Jean Burns in
Memory of Willard & Hermanilda Chwala; Brenda Carlsten in Memory of Beatrice Severson; Russ Clark in Memory of Blu
& Roo Roo; Karen Connell in Honor of Duke; Ryan & Jennifer Cook in Memory of Madeline Cook and in Honor of Kujo,
Riley & Daisy Mae; Pam & Tom Davis in Memory of Mark Erickson; Mike & Jeri Dickrell in Memory of Putts; Sharon Doers
in Memory of Darrell Doers; Gene Doucette in Memory of Vonnie Doucette; Anita & Pat Downey in Memory of Major;
Doris Durst, DVM in Memory of Chelsea; Victoria Dutter in Memory of Harper; Kathleen & Irvin Engebretson in Memory
of Guinness; Peggy Erickson in Honor of Deb Newman; Lynn Fisher & Barb Coleman in memory of Rufus Fisher; Sally &
Alvin Fleming in Memory of Terrill; Dawn & Josh Fleming in Honor of Taylor Jacobson; Dawn Frazer in Memory of Abby &
Champ; Payton Freagon in Memory of Teah Freagon; Lynn Geissler in Memory of Lucky; Janet Goodwin in Memory of
Mildred Kleinheinz; Gerianne Grubba in Memory of Tasha; Doug Gullickson in Memory of Francis Hilkie; Nylah Gust in
Honor of Bardi (CCHA dog); Terry & Cheryl Halida in Memory of Bosco; Mick & Nancy Hansman in Memory of Jeanne
Isom; Sandra Heidtke in Memory of Grand-dog Brittany; Steve Hemauer in Memory of Betty Hemauer; Jim & Sue Hennig
in Memory of Ruth Adams; Darcy Holman in Memory of Kim Elaine Heidtek; Linda Howe in Memory of Jack Howe;
Lindsey Jandrt in Honor of Willow; Mary Jenneman in In Memory of Cassy and in Honor of Mattie; Tom & Julie Joas in
Memory of Peanut; Sue Johnson in Honor Deb Newman; Ken Johnson in Honor of Toby; Elizabeth & Anish Kadakia in
Honor of Sampson; Joe Kasteli in Memory of Shani; Shelly Keepers in Memory of Belle; Rosemary Kilbridge in Memory of
LennyJeanette King in Memory of Fritz & George; Lois Kloss in Memory of Cindy Rood; Dennis & Arlys Krause in Honor
of Sparky & Mabel; Dennis & Marky Kuba in Memory of Quincy; Sheila Kvapil in Memory of Gobby Cat & Honor of Tina
McGee; Tom & Louise Lea in Memory of Bill Nye; Kathleen Lembezeder in Memory of Tom Hable; Lana Luhm in Memory
of Tracer; Kathi Mandelert in Memory of Callie; Shelli Manning in Honor of Deb Newman; Brenda Marion in Honor of
Sammy; Randy Matherne in Memory of Misha; Emmy Mathwig in Memory of Olga Mathwig; David Mecikalski in Memory of
Charlie; Susan Mishefske in Memory of Minnie; Michele Nelson in Memory of Bailey Nelson; Nancy Nerdrum in Memory
of Krista VanZutphen; Lucille Nicol in Memory of Les Nicol; Northwest Pathways to Independence in Memory of Chicken;
Stephanie Olson in Memory of Trixie; Randal & Diane Passint in Memory of Misha; Barbara Peterson in Honor of Jake,
Abby & Stewie; Janet Rubenzer-Pike and Rod Pike in Honor of Ray Klimovitz; Tim & Sharie Poppe in Memory of Max &
Sam and in Honor of Corky; Patricia Popple in Memory of her parents; Eddie & Jean Porter in Memory of Muffin &
Chelsea; Lila Powell in Memory of Muffin & Bear; Barb Ramseier in Honor of Lady; Roberta Rasmus in Memory of Richard
Stafford; Nancy Redard in Memory of David Redard; Steve Roach in Honor of Ellie May; Gail Roder in In Honor of Kirby;
Laura Rose in Honor of Gary Gienhapp; Amy & Steve Roth in Memory of LeRoy Duncan Roth "Dunc"; Bea Roycraft in
Memory of Lexi; Mike & Julie Ruf in Memory of Josie; LeRoy Rusch in Memory of Mary Jo Rusch; Juanita Rufledt in
Memory of Wanda Mason; Joyce Ryan in Memory of Spunky; Mark & Pat Sauder in Memory of Cocoa; Ken & Bonita
Schimmel in Honor of Neil Schimmel & Jessica Harrison; Susan Schleppenbach in Memory of Lucky & Cal; Chuck Schmidt
in in honor of Rocky; Cheryl Schroepfer in Memory of Pepper; John & Teresa Schultz in Memory of Mildred Klinheinz;
Connie Scott in Memory of Jean Ross; Bonnie Selmer in Memory of Wanda Jeannette Rufledt Mason; Jackie &Larry
Siddons in Memory of Salty Dog; Dean & Dawn Siddons in Honor of Miss Kalka; Edith Sippel in Memory of Robert Sippel;
Cory & Amy Sisk in Memory of Shady; Vivian Slater in Honor of Cleo; Julie Smith in Memory of Ruger & Honor of Miss
Nikki; James J. Smith in Honor of Meghan Feiler; Leslie & William Smith in Memory of Luke; Dorothy Sokup in Memory of
Bernard Sokup; Cheryl Solberg in Memory of Scruffy & Joe Anderson; Darrell & Gail Solberg in Honor of Sophie & Roxie;
Linda Stai in Honor of Lydia; Rod & Cathy Steele in Memory of Katie; Beverly & James Steinke in Memory of Dottie, Dash
& Chico; Bernice Stellick in Honor of Teddy; Kay Stopfer, DVM in Memory of Jasmine; Marilyn Stratton in Honor of
Marilyn Stratton; Don & Donna Sypniewski in Honor of CCHA volunteers; Ann & Galen Teerink in Memory of Morgan &
Abby Teerink; Kenneth & Marilyn Thames in Memory of Wanda Mason; Barb & Chuck Wald in Memory of Gertie; Donna
& Tom Wall in Honor of Happy Tails Dog Park; Jamie Wathke in Memory of Rusty & Scott Wathke; Pat Weisheipl in
Memory of Little Dog & in honor of Shadow; Anne Welke in Memory of Frances Welke; Don & Rose Welton in Memory
of Rose Welton; Milton & Sharon West in Memory of Maxi & Bunky; Bob & Donna Wolniak in Memory of dog Princess &
cats Ma-Ma Kitty-Kitty & Sheba; Judie & Jerry Zais in Memory of Melissa Tafel; and Tom & Doris Zimmerman in Memory
of Max from Atlanta.
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P.O. Box 562
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PLEASE REMEMBER THE ANIMALS
WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY
Name (please print): ___________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________
Phone: day _________________evening _________________
Email address: ______________________________________
Please make your check payable and send to: Chippewa County Humane Association,
P.O. Box 562 * Chippewa Falls, WI * 54729 (March 2012)
NON-PROFIT
POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT # 502
The Chippewa Humane Association has seen the effects of the challenging economic climate first hand. Sometimes people come to us with a box
of kittens, other times they surrender their dog as they can no longer afford its proper care, or simply abandon their pets to fend for themselves.
The good news is that we are there to help, but we need YOUR HELP to continue our efforts.
During these tough times, please consider a gift to provide for those who can not speak for themselves. Your tax-deductible contribution will
help us provide a safe place for those homeless pets until a new permanent home can be found.
Thank you for your continued commitment and compassion. Consider giving a gift in Honor or In Memory of a loved one.
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