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Heartline
…published by the Sacramento SPCA
volume xxi, issue 1ii: winter 2010
Offices and Shelter
6201 Florin-Perkins Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
(916) 383-PETS
www.sspca.org
Shelter Hours
Tues–Sun, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Mon
2010 SSPCA Board of Directors
Anna Orlowski, President
Pam Hooley, Vice President
Monica Siewert, Secretary
Steve Meyers, Treasurer
Linda Starr, Guild Liaison
Irene Campbell
Nancy Field, M.D.
Katie Goodin
Catherine Guess
Barbara Guthrie
Tom Kausch
Allison Otto
Tom Peno
Jennifer Brown Shaw
Lynda Vittes
Executive Director
Rick Johnson
Finance Director/Controller
Mike Oei
Director of Development
Steve Potter
Director of Operations
Trish Green
Director of Public Relations
Lesley Kirrene
Director of Community Services
Val Masters
IT Manager/Webmaster
Wendy Meyer
Special Events Coordinator
Anna Zablah
Humane Education Manager
Dee Dee Drake
Executive Assistant
Linda Salle
Chief of Shelter Medicine
Laurie Siperstein-Cook, DVM
Chief of Surgery
Giselle Chan, DVM
Spay Clinic Supervisor
Ed Ong
Animal Services Manager
Suzanne Waters
Newsletter Design and Production
Marianne Skoczek
animal related communications
(916) 488-3991
Managing Editor
Dee Dee Drake
Cover Photo
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(916) 683-3548
qwkpaws@comcast.net
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The Sacramento SPCA
is dedicated to ensuring the humane
treatment of all animals in the
Sacramento area, providing a safe and
nurturing environment for unwanted,
abandoned, and mistreated pets until
they can be permanently placed into
loving homes. Through proactive
intervention, public education, and
community outreach, the Sacramento
SPCA seeks to promote respect for all
life by breaking the cycle of abuse,
neglect, and pet overpopulation
in our communities.
In this Issue…
2 ….… Directions
3 ….... Hello, Kitty!
4 ….... Business with a Heart
5 ….... Join the Sacramento SPCA
6 ….… Another Glorious Gala
7 ….… Share the GIft of Giving:
10 Gifts You Can Give the Animals
14 …… Don’t Miss These 4-Paw Events!
15 …… Memorials and Honoraria
16 …… Picture Perfect:
Our 2010 Photo Contest Winners
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on the cover…
Need help
We’re here to
lend a paw!
(916) 383-PETS
Animal Care Services … ext. 9125
Behavior Helpline … ext. 9148
Community Services … ext. 9142
Education … ext. 9149
Fund Development … ext. 9105
Membership Services … ext. 9103
Retail Store … ext. 9104
Spay Clinic … ext. 9122, 9123
Special Events … ext. 9102
Volunteer Department … ext. 9147
KFBK r a d i o a n c h o r K i t t y
O’Neal—pictured here
with Sammy, one of her five beloved
cats—has been a devoted supporter of
the Sacramento SPCA for more than 20
years. Read more about Kitty’s passion for
animals on page 3.
“Never try to outstuborn a cat.”—lazarus long l 1

d i rec t i o n s
People Who Make a Difference
One volunteer can make a difference at the Sacramento SPCA.
But what a change more than 1,600 volunteers can make!
“Princess” arrived at our doors severely matted, filthy and scared.
The tiny poodle mix had received little or no attention for months, and
the prospects for a new home were bleak. We contacted All Over Rover,
a mobile grooming business that often grooms SPCA animals, and
asked if they could help. We called our friends at CW 31 and asked them
if they would cover an on-camera makeover for Princess. Soon after, this
little “diamond in the ruff” had a new look and new beginning.
Our cover this month features Kitty O’Neal, KFBK radio anchor and
SPCA volunteer for more than 20 years. Geoff Petrie, General Manager
of the Kings, and Anne-Marie Petrie, CBS Radio, produced public service
announcements encouraging spay/neuter and adoption of shelter
animals. And we can always count on the entire CW 31 and Channel 13
crew to be ready to help at the annual Reigning Cats and Dogs Gala or
Doggy Dash.
The SPCA has more than 1,600 volunteers who provide support
with fundraising and animal care, adoptions and education. Some
are new volunteers; others have been volunteering for over 40
years. All are there to help make a difference in the lives of animals.
Even in these challenging times, the SPCA has placed more than
6,000 dogs and cats in new homes this year. We performed
spay/neuter surgeries on more than 22,000
cats and dogs to reduce the number of animals
coming into local shelters. We educate thousands of
children about responsible animal care and help hundreds
of seniors with visits of animals and personal
care for their beloved pets every year. All this would
not be possible without volunteers.
On behalf of Princess and others like her who
have received a second chance, thank you for caring.
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Rick Johnson
Executive Director
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Meow!
Hello, Kitty!
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KKFBK radio afternoon news anchor Kitty O’Neal didn’t
always plan to be an award-winning journalist and Sacramento celebrity.
“I’ve loved cats since I was a little girl,” O’Neal says. “I really had only
one goal: All I wanted in the world was to go to bed and be covered with
cats. And now I am.”
O’Neal, who just celebrated her 25 th year on-air with KFBK, cherishes
time spent with her five beloved indoor cats. “I cannot imagine my life
without animals in it,” she says. “They have brought more joy and more
friendship to my life than I could have imagined.”
…by Dee Dee Drake
Managing Editor
O’Neal and her husband, Kurt, share their Sacramento
home with felines Sammy, Leo, Rudy, Juneau and
Daisy. Sammy, an Abyssinian mix, is the household’s
eldest (and quite possibly O’Neal’s favorite, although
she wouldn’t confess). “Sammy was a mixed breed that
nobody wanted,” she says. “He likes to sleep on my neck.
Many nights I don’t get a good night’s sleep, but he’s so
old and sweet that I just can’t change things on him now.
He’s been a wonderful friend all these years.”
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“Who hath a better friend than a cat”—william hardwin l 3

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Keep close with a
click of the
mouse!
Have you joined our online community
and read the latest issue of eTales
Business with a Heart!
Corporate citizenship. Commitment. Generosity.
Please visit our website at
www.sspca.org/BWAH.html
Don’t miss out on current news from the
Sacramento SPCA. Just look for
“Join Our Online Community”
on our home page, enter your
e-mail address and you’re in!
www.sspca.org
for a list of our generous business partners
participating in our corporate giving
program, and for information on how
your company can participate!
4 l “Pets, like their owners, tend to expand a little over the Christmas period.”—frances wright

Meow!
Four of the cats found their way to O’Neal’s
home through well-meaning friends. “I’ve never had to
go out and try to find a cat for myself,” she says. “They
just seem to find me. All my friends know that I’m a cat
lover, and I get these phone calls where they say, ‘We
have this cat...’.” The fifth cat, Daisy, arrived in a different
fashion. “We named her Daisy because she just
sprang up in the bushes in the backyard,” says O’Neal.
“She was a stray, and of course we fed her. Now she’s
here to stay.”
O’Neal has been a longtime supporter of the Sacramento
SPCA, contributing countless hours hosting
events and promoting the organization throughout the
region. The reason for her enthusiasm is simple. “The
thought of all those unwanted animals just breaks my
heart,” she says. “The least I can do is give back to the
animals for all that they’ve given to me.”
“The SPCA is very fortunate to have someone as
caring and influential in the community as Kitty supporting
us and our animals,” says Executive Director
Rick Johnson. “Kitty is always available and willing to
support all of our events. It’s always a pleasure to have her
here. I really enjoyed having Kitty help me give a guided
tour of the SPCA to Betty White. Betty kept trying to
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get her to take home another cat, but Kitty kept saying
that her household was already full!”
That full house ensures that O’Neal has achieved
her lifelong goal of sleeping while covered with cats. But
it’s not always quite as blissful as she’d planned. “I have
trouble getting out of bed sometimes because they’re all in
there with us,” she says. “I have to manipulate and twist
certain ways to get out, because of course I can’t disturb
them.” Is it worth it “Of course it is,” says O’Neal. “I
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Lifelong
animal lovers
and longtime
Sacramento
SPCA
supporters
Kitty O’Neal
and husband
Kurt—with
a very young
Sammy—were
featured in
Heartline
in 1995.
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s p c a
m e m b e r s h i p s
make a difference
in the lives of
animals and people
throughout the
Sacramento region!
Your SPCA membership
helps us promote respect
for life and break the cycles
of animal abuse, neglect
and overpopulation in our
communities. Memberships
make great gifts to
memorialize, commemorate
or honor the special people
or animals in your life.
Join online at
www.sspca.org—or
call (916) 383-7387,
ext. 9103.
darla, adopted 2002, and gracie, adopted 2003
join the spca!
“Which is more beautiful—feline movement or feline stillness”—elizabeth hamilton l 5

Another Glorious Gala
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On October 9,
Arden Hills Resort
Club and Spa
was transformed
for “Hollywoof,”
our 24 th Annual
Reigning Cats and
Dogs Gala. More
than 800 guests
helped us celebrate
and raise money for
the animals of the
Sacramento SPCA.
Many thanks to
all who made
this event such
a huge success!
Join us for our 25 th
Anniversary event
on September 24,
2011. To learn more,
call (916) 504-2802.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa
Bank of Sacramento
Bayer Health Care
California Cascade
Circle Design
Dr. Bob and Rob Taketa
Fort Dodge Animal Health
Fritz Harrold
Irene & Dr. Matt Campbell
James and Cynthia Strain
Joe and Allison ElGuindy
Law Office of John L. Richmond
Ken & Gerri Wigglesworth
KUNI Chevrolet
Margurite Roth
Michael Greene & Co
Monica Siewert, SPCA Board Member
Nancy Field, SPCA Board Member
Naomi Aoyagi and Friends
O'Connor Engineering
Olivia & Kerry Straine, Straine Consulting
Otto Construction
Pam Hooley, SPCA Board Member
Pat Santillanes
Peter and Angela Verbaere
Scalia Goodin LLP
Shaw-Valenza LLP
TechSkills of Sacramento
TV Log and Entertainment
Wells Fargo
GOLDEN PAW AWARDS
Hoppy Brewing Company
Best Brewery & Friendliest Servers
Paesano’s
Best Restaurant
Il Forno Classico & Thai Basil
Tie for Best Vegetarian Dish
D’art Wines, Rail Bridge Cellars, Michael David
Vineyard 7 Woodbridge Winery
Tie for Best Winery
Melting Pot
Best Dessert & Best Display
Evan’s Kitchen
Woof!
Best Themed Costumes & Display
6 l “A dog has one aim in life…to bestow his heart.”—j. r. ackerley

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during the holidays … and throughout the year
“Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”—washington irving l 7

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One Adopt a Friend for Life
Find your new best friend at the Sacramento SPCA! Adopting
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an animal is one of the best ways to support the efforts of our
organization. And there’s a bonus in it for you: Not only do pets
give unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically,
emotionally, and physically beneficial. Read on for one
dog’s special journey from unwanted to unbelievably loved. >>
SPCA Executive
Director Rick Johnson
carrying Ernesto
from the transport
vehicle on July 7.
Folsom residents Thom and Judy Barrett were becoming
regulars at the Sacramento SPCA. “We’d been looking for a dog for several
months,” says Judy. “We had two wonderful dogs for 13 years, and when
they passed away we waited almost a year to start searching for another one.
We were at the SPCA all the time, just trying to find the right dog.”
On one of their visits, the Barretts noticed Ernesto, a medium-sized mixedbreed
dog who had been transferred to the SPCA from southern California in
July as part of a special rescue operation (see Heartline, Fall 2010). A Chihuahua
rescuer in rural Tehachapi in Kern County had become overwhelmed by
the number of pets in her charge and was evicted from her home. The SPCA
took in more than 160 animals, most of them Chihuahuas, after the Humane
Society of the United States removed them from the property.
SPCA Executive Director Rick Johnson recalls that he personally carried
Ernesto out of the transport trailer when the animals arrived at the shelter.
“I remember him well,” says Johnson. “He was larger than most of the other
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dogs, and he was quiet and just let me hold him. He put
his head right on my shoulder.”
The public responded enthusiastically to the SPCA’s
requests for adoptive homes for the Kern County animals.
Once they became available, most went to new homes
within a month. But Ernesto continued to linger.
“A lot of people just walked past him in his kennel,”
says SPCA adoption counselor Casey DeCant. “The other
dogs were so much smaller. Ernesto wasn’t an adorable
little Chihuahua.”
A month went by, and then another. Ernesto became
a favorite of the SPCA staff, who often let him lounge in
comfort behind the adoption center’s front counter. But
none of the potential adopters wanted to take a chance on
an eight-year-old dog who was shy, a little nervous, and,
as DeCant says, “kind of funny-looking.” By the time
October rolled around, Ernesto had become a fixture at
the SPCA. “Everybody loved him to pieces,” says DeCant.
“But we still wanted to find him a great home.”
Enter Thom and Judy Barrett.
“We’d seen a lot of dogs, but none of them clicked
with us,” says Judy. “We got home, and my husband said,
‘I keep thinking about Ernesto.’”
The Barretts decided to take a chance on the shy, gentle
dog who had traveled so far to find a new family. Judy says
that Ernie has blossomed in his new environment. “He’s
just so loving,” she says. “He gets up in the morning and
the first thing he does when I let him go outside is run laps
around and around the yard. At night, he gets into bed
with me before he goes to sleep so we can snuggle.”
They have no regrets about making Ernie part of the
household. “He’s turned out to be a wonderful dog, and
we feel so lucky,” Judy says. “We’re so thankful to the
SPCA for taking such good care of him during his time
there. He wouldn’t be doing as well as he is if you guys
hadn’t been so good to him.” z
8 l “No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.”—christopher morley
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Two Be Sure to Spay & Neuter
2010 was a banner year for our efforts to stem pet overpopulation through spaying and
neutering. In February we celebrated the grand opening of a new spay/neuter clinic at the recently
opened Sacramento County shelter. Operated by the Sacramento SPCA, the clinic was made possible
with generous support from PetSmart Charities. “SPCA Clinic East” will alter more than
5,000 animals this year. In addition, our on-site spay/neuter clinic at the SPCA shelter performs
more than 16,000 surgeries annually.
You can help by ensuring that your pets are spayed
or neutered, and encouraging friends and family to
do the same. Every dog, cat and rabbit adopted from
the Sacramento SPCA is altered before going to his or
her home, but our clinic is available even if you didn’t
adopt your companion here. Know someone who needs
their pit bull or pit bull mix altered We’ll do it for free
through our We Pay to Spay Program! Visit www.sspca.
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“The Sacramento SPCA is dedicated to
reducing the regional burden of animals
entering our local shelters,” says Executive
Director Rick Johnson. “We’re looking to
perform more than 25,000 spay/neuter
surgeries annually by 2012.”
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Volunteer
Your time is one of the most cherished gifts you
can give to the shelter. Sacramento SPCA volunteers
play a critical role in our work, helping with everything
from clerical tasks to staffing special events
to socializing adoptable animals in the shelter. We
make every effort to match volunteers with the job
they enjoy most, and provide plenty of training and
guidance along the way.
“We couldn’t do what we do without the tremendous
support of our volunteers,” says Executive Director
Rick Johnson. “They make everything possible.”
If your New Year’s resolution is to give back to your
community, sign up today for an upcoming volunteer
orientation at the Sacramento SPCA. Please visit www.
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“There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat.”—Tay hohoff l 9

Animals are terrific friends.
They energize our walks,
enrich our solitude, make
us laugh, and bring us
unconditional love and peace
of mind. And to top it off,
medical studies have shown
that pets are literally
good for our health!
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The Sacramento SPCA has
numerous programs to help
local seniors and their pets
continue their relationship
and strengthen their special
bond. And in 2011, we’ll
launch exciting new services
for seniors, including pet care
workshops. Stay tuned!
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Support Our Senior Programs
Here are just some of the benefits we offer to those age 60 and over:
Seniors for Seniors : Adoptions fees are waived for animals age 5 and older.
Other Adoption Discounts : 20 percent discount for seniors who adopt an animal
younger than 5 years.
Gracie’s Adoption Center Retail Store Discounts : 20 percent off items in
our shelter retail store.
Dog Training Class Discounts : Take six one-hour dog obedience classes for only
$49 (regular price: $95)!
Private Animal Behavior Consult Discounts : Need immediate help with your
dog’s behavior issue A private consultation gives you and your dog one-on-one attention to
address your dog’s behavior issue(s) and any applicable training to help resolve your particular
situation. By appointment only. One hour for $49 (regularly $60).
Behavior Helpline : This free service offers assistance with dog and cat behavior issues.
Calls are reviewed and returned within 48 hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Love on Loan : Do you live in an active seniors community or have a friend in a nursing
facility who would benefit from a visit with a pet Pet therapy has been proven to reduce stress!
Our volunteers bring their certified pets to visit with residents and patients at senior and special
care facilities. To learn more or to schedule a visit, call (916) 383-7387, ext. 9142.
Free Estate Planning Seminars/Pet Guardian Program : These quarterly
seminars review wills, trusts, probate and tax laws, and include information about how to care
for your pet in the event you are no longer here. Call the SPCA Development Office at (916)
383-7387, ext. 9105 for more information. z
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10 l “Anyone who considers protocol unimportant has never dealt with a cat.”—robert heinlein

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Attend Camp Kindness
Our popular Camp Kindness features games, crafts,
educational guest speakers and opportunities for hands-on
time with the SPCA’s adoptable puppies and kittens.
“The Sacramento SPCA has offered Camp Kindness since
2002,” says Dee Dee Drake, humane education manager.
“This year was our most successful ever, with more than 150
campers attending during the summer. And we expect to
be even bigger in 2011!”
Our day camps are offered for children and teens
ages 7–9, 10–12 and 13–15. Look for applications for
our summer 2011 week-long sessions on our website
on April 15. Special one-day sessions of Camp
Kindness are offered during the winter and spring
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Go Back to School with a
Dog Training Class
Our basic beginner six-week class will teach you
how to be a leader to your dog so that he will trust
and respect you, and listen to what you ask of him.
We’ll cover mental and physical exercise needs, and
you’ll learn to teach your dog the following: not
to jump on you; to respond to his name; and to
sit, lay down, stay, come, walk on leash politely,
wait at doors, and shake.
Already know the basics Polish your skills
in our intermediate class. You can even take
the Canine Good Citizen test at the SPCA!
We also offer special classes just for seniors at a
discounted rate.
Come train with us at our shelter or at the Sacramento
County shelter on Bradshaw Road. All classes
are taught by SPCA instructors and are open to
dogs aged four months and older; you need not have
adopted from the SPCA to enroll. z
“Remember, if Christmas isn’t found in your heart, you won’t find it under a tree.”—charlotte carpenter l 11

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A Perfect Present: Give a Gift Card
Looking for last-minute stocking stuffers Give family and friends
the gift of love with a Sacramento SPCA gift card. Available in any denomination,
the cards may be applied toward adoption fees, SPCA logo merchandise,
event registration, spay/neuter services, vaccines and more. Gift cards must
be redeemed in person at the SPCA.
“We’ve continually had requests from the community to make gift cards
available so that when they are looking for gifts for friends, they can support
the SPCA and provide a gift at the same time,” says Executive Director Rick
Johnson. “They are really two gifts in one, because they also support all of
our work here.” z
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Open Your Heart, Open Your Home: Foster a Pet
Becoming a Sacramento SPCA foster parent is one of the very best ways to support the organization. We believe that
the abandoned and abused animals that enter our shelter deserve to have the best possible chance at finding loving, permanent homes.
Foster parents allow our animals to receive the proper care and attention they deserve as they wait for adoption. As a foster parent,
you’ll not only save the lives of animals in your care, but you’ll give other animals coming into the shelter who may not need the same
level of medical attention, a space on our adoption floor to find their own loving homes.
Thousands of animals have been successfully fostered and adopted through the SPCA’s program. One of these success stories belongs
to Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully.
Scully, currently serving her fourth term as D.A., adopted former foster kitten Manfred (now called “Taz”) from the Sacramento
SPCA in 2006. Scully and her husband, Brian, were already the guardians of Tigger, a golden-colored cat born to a feral mother. “I
told my husband that Tigger needed a pal,” says Scully. “He said no, but we were driving around one day and we were passing by the
SPCA. Brian said, ‘OK, let’s go in, but don’t expect me to adopt a cat!’ And of course we didn’t come out of there empty-handed.”
Taz, a three-month-old blue longhaired kitten, caught Scully’s eye right
away. “We were looking around, but we kept going back to him,” Scully
remembers. “Then we noticed he had an info packet posted on his cage,
because he’d been in foster care. His foster mom had provided all these
pictures and details about him, and we really liked what we saw. She
provided terrific information about him.” Scully still has Taz’s info packet
and photos as a keepsake.
Apparently Taz lives up to his name in every way. “We kind of named
him for the Tasmanian devil,” says Scully, “because he goes crazy when he’s
playing with cat toys, and also when he chases after butterflies and bugs.”
But Taz has his snuggly moments, too. “He’s so loving when he comes up
and nuzzles you,” she says. “We really enjoy how both he and Tigger will
come and jump up and cuddle with us. We have two loungey chairs upstairs,
and Taz comes up to Brian there every night and puts his nose on Brian’s
forehead. That’s Taz’s special loving.”
Scully remains an ardent fan of the SPCA’s foster care program. “It’s
awesome,” she says. “For people to take on the care of these animals in their
own homes is amazing. They really help shape the kittens they care for and
help them become great pets. The way they nurture them and prepare them
for those who adopt is just great.” z
12 l “A kitten is the delight of the household; all day long a comedy is played out by an incomparable actor.”—champfleury
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Honor a Loved One
Buy a commemor ative brick or tile to honor or memorialize a beloved
person or pet for only $50. When you purchase a personalized brick for our
Adoption Center walkway, you create a timeless tribute. Your loving and
thoughtful gift demonstrates your support of all the animals in the SPCA’s
care.
Tiles are $40 each; a portion of the proceeds benefits our shelter animals.
These tiles make great gifts for special occasions as well as wonderful honorariums.
After you have placed your order, we will mail you a Tile Certificate.
Bring this to a participating local Color Me Mine art studio to design
and create your custom tile. The Color Me Mine pros will glaze and fire it
for you—and we’ll notify you when your tile is installed on our Adoption
Center’s Commemorative Tile Wall.
Bricks and tiles may be ordered securely online at www. sspca.org—or
call our Membership Department at (916) 383-7387, ext. 9103. We’ll send
a card featuring a shelter animal to the recipient; donations of $250 or more
will be acknowledged in Heartline and on a perpetual plaque in our shelter.
For more information, please call our Development Office at (916) 383-7387,
ext. 9103 or 9143. z
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For birthdays, special occasions,
memorials, anniversaries and
more, commemorative bricks and
tiiles honor that special someone
and help a shelter animal
at the same time.
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Discover Our Thrift Store
Come on down and browse at the SSPCA Thrift
Store at 1517 E Street, Sacramento, where you can find
great bargains on new and gently used furniture, clothing
for children and adults, household items, electronics,
collectibles, jewelry, antiques, books and much more! The
proceeds from our volunteer-operated thrift store directly
benefit homeless animals housed at the shelter.
Not in a shopping mood Your donations are always
appreciated! Bring your donations to the Thrift Store,
Mondays from noon–3 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday from
10–a.m.–4 p.m., and Sunday by appointment only.
Please call first if you have furniture or other very large
items to donate to confirm available space. You can also
drop off your donations at the Sacramento SPCA shelter
during our regular business hours. z
“The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.”—ambrose bierce l 13

Spring Book Sale
April 9–17 (tentative dates) l Location TBA
2 nd Annual Paws, Pals & Putts Golf Tournament
Monday, May 9 l Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento
18 th Annual Doggy Dash
Saturday, June 4 l William Land Park, Sacramento
25 th Annual Reigning Cats and Dogs Gala
Saturday, September 24 l Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, Sacramento
ariel, adopted 2009
Santa Paws Holiday Pet Photos
Saturday, November 5 + Sunday, November 6 l Sacramento SPCA
don’t miss these
4-Paw events in 2011
mariah, adopted 2010
14 l “Cats are smarter than dogs. You can’t get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.”—jeff valdez

Gifts received
August–October 2010
In memory
of…
“Bear”
Anne L. Bersinger
Linda G. Dabb
California Correctional
Peace
Officers A ssociation
Family and Friends
Sumiko Esposito
Anthony J. Esposito
Maryl Gray
Gregory Gray
Ben Hoemann
Katherine Hoemann
Howard Hutcherson
Ann Barkley
Family sand Friends
Lowell Langston
William Langston
Family and Friends
Sean McGuinness
Family and Friends
Norrine May Meade
Family and Friends
Patricia “Kelsey”
Olson
Jouko Salo
Alfred L. Sharee
Family and Friends
Ed Wilson
Ellen Zuckman
In honor
of…
Pam Hooley &
Jan Solone
KJ Naumann
Tom and Linda
Nelson
Maria Quintero-
Lenihan
napoleon and nutmeg, adopted 2010
Thank You!
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Memorial and honorarium contributions totaling $250 or more are
listed in Heartline. Individual names reflect individual gifts.
“Love is, above all, the gift of oneself.”—jean anouilh l 15

TThank you to everyone who entered our
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2010 Photo Contest. We received so many
heartwarming stories and beautiful photos
that selecting our winners was challenging.
If you missed this year’s contest, it’s not too
late to share your love! Please e-mail your photo
entries—and a little story on your furry or feathered
friend, if you’d like—to lkirrene@sspca.org. Send
high-resolution photos (at least 300 ppi) if possible.
We’re always looking for wonderful photos of SPCA
alumni to feature on our website and other marketing
materials. If your is selected you will receive an
assortment of SPCA logo gear. We look forward
to hearing from you!
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Dog Winner :
Picture
Perfect
Bryon P. Steiner and “Coco”
“On September 8, 2007, I brought home
Coco, a very frightened six-month-old
Weimaraner mix who was desperately
in need of a good home. For the
next several months, Coco and I spent
a great deal of time learning about
each other. While I spent hours in the
library reading books on dog training,
Coco was learning how to adjust to her
new environment and trust her new
owner. We went for daily walks, played
fetch, went backpacking, and practiced
her dog training almost every single
day. With a lot of hard work on her part
(and patience on mine) Coco has since
become one of the most well-adjusted,
well-mannered, and highly trained
dogs you could ever meet—not to mention
one heck of a bird dog! Now, three
years later, I look back and think how
much she and I both have changed, and
how lucky we are to have each other.”
16 l “Photograph: A picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.”—ambrose bierce

Cat Winner :
Daisy Garcia and “Tiger” and “Percy”
“I adopted Percy from the SPCA in
February 2008, when he was two years old.
From the moment I brought him home, he
knew this was his new forever home. He
came out of the carrier and made himself
comfortable on the couch like he belonged
there. About six months later, I adopted
Tiger (three months old), also from
the SPCA. I attempted to do the proper
introduction, but as soon as Tiger came out
of the carrier, they were both playing like
long lost brothers—and they have been
ever since. Thank you, SPCA!”

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Sacramento Society for the
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6201 Florin-Perkins Road
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twyla, adopted 2009
“The only gift is a portion of thyself.” —ralph waldo emerson
happy en d i n g s
We love to hear how SPCA “alumni” are
doing in their new homes, so please send
your photos and “happy ending” stories! Your furry
companion may be featured in Heartline or posted
on our Happy Endings bulletin board in Gracie’s
Adoption Center.
Mail to:
Sacramento SPCA “Happy Endings”
6201 Florin-Perkins Road
Sacramento, CA 95828
benjamin, adopted 2009
marlee, adopted 2006