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Upcoming Events<br />

� Feb. 18, 19, 20 – CDHS at <strong>the</strong> Bismarck<br />

Tribune Sports Show<br />

� February 21, March 14 – Membership<br />

meeting<br />

� March 12, April 9, May 14 – Dog walking<br />

class<br />

� March 19 – Bene-Pet Dinner and<br />

Auction<br />

How can I not write about <strong>the</strong> single<br />

biggest rescue operation CDHS has<br />

encountered in our 50 year history? Of course<br />

I am talking about <strong>the</strong> situation in Scranton<br />

this past October. Much has already been<br />

written and discussed about this situation in<br />

<strong>the</strong> local media, so I will keep my overview<br />

brief. Basically it started as a request for<br />

help. Representatives from several rescue<br />

organizations decided <strong>the</strong> best way to assess<br />

<strong>the</strong> situation was to see firsthand <strong>the</strong> animals<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir present condition.<br />

History tells us to be prepared for just<br />

about any<strong>thing</strong>, but we were not prepared<br />

for <strong>the</strong> number of dogs we encountered. We<br />

were calculating what our facilities could<br />

care for, transport, etc. All our planning and<br />

thoughtful consideration went quickly down<br />

<strong>the</strong> tubes! The animals were in very poor<br />

living conditions, and most were in need of<br />

medical care. The owner went from building<br />

to building, pen to pen and said which dogs<br />

we could take and we took all we were<br />

allowed to.<br />

We started kenneling <strong>the</strong> released dogs<br />

in <strong>the</strong> pet taxis we had brought with us. She<br />

kept releasing more and more, and we kept<br />

finding kennel space, lap space, any space<br />

available to get as many dogs removed as<br />

we possibly could. That is why at <strong>the</strong> end of<br />

<strong>the</strong> day we were driving home with 129 dogs<br />

in four SUVs. Ninety-six stayed at CDHS<br />

and <strong>the</strong> rest went to Prairie Paws Rescue<br />

in Jamestown. That amount of dogs was<br />

some<strong>thing</strong> we managed to absorb only by <strong>the</strong><br />

grace of <strong>the</strong> mild fall wea<strong>the</strong>r as we were able<br />

to use enclosed but unheated kennel spaces<br />

continued on page 2<br />

Focus on<br />

all Fours<br />

A publication for friends of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

<strong>Doing</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>hard</strong>, <strong>right</strong> <strong>thing</strong><br />

By Sue Buchholz<br />

Photos by Jolene Podoll<br />

January - March 2011<br />

The biggest rescue


Continued from page 1<br />

in our original building. This solution worked<br />

fairly well for temporary housing. It was like<br />

“roughing-it” camping, and I definitely had a<br />

flashback to my Alabama trip after hurricane<br />

Katrina. Dogs were housed four to six per<br />

kennel; we washed dog bowls outside in<br />

Rubbermaid tubs; we cleaned for hours a day<br />

and when <strong>the</strong> last pen was clean, we could<br />

and should have started all over. It was a crazy<br />

time!<br />

Dealing with <strong>the</strong> health of all our new<br />

arrivals was daunting, but immediate. This<br />

resulted in <strong>the</strong> shelter being closed to<br />

<strong>the</strong> public to keep potential disease from<br />

spreading. All <strong>the</strong> while we were dealing with<br />

all <strong>the</strong>se issues; we were haunted by <strong>the</strong> faces<br />

of <strong>the</strong> dogs we had to leave behind. The owner<br />

signed a release with <strong>the</strong> Sheriff’s Department,<br />

so we had <strong>the</strong> authority to remove <strong>the</strong><br />

remaining estimated “40 or so” dogs, but all<br />

our facilities were taxed to <strong>the</strong> max!<br />

We spent <strong>the</strong> week trying to engage <strong>the</strong><br />

assistance of anyone we could think of. Offers<br />

started coming in from rescue groups which<br />

was encouraging. We contacted <strong>the</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />

<strong>Society</strong> of <strong>the</strong> United States (HSUS) in hopes<br />

that <strong>the</strong>y could go to <strong>the</strong> farm and remove<br />

<strong>the</strong> remaining dogs. Their emergency teams<br />

were already deployed elsewhere in <strong>the</strong> U.S.,<br />

but <strong>the</strong>y contacted <strong>the</strong> ASPCA, which in turn<br />

offered to transport some dogs to a shelter in<br />

Colorado. The HSUS also did make contact<br />

with some reputable rescues which were able<br />

to assist.<br />

With all of <strong>the</strong>se promises of assistance,<br />

we headed back to <strong>the</strong> property <strong>the</strong> next week<br />

to retrieve <strong>the</strong> remaining dogs. The property<br />

owner was evicting <strong>the</strong> owner of <strong>the</strong> dogs<br />

and <strong>the</strong>y were in immediate need. We just<br />

needed to do it and worry about <strong>the</strong> “hows”<br />

and “wheres” later. Might be crazy, but it got<br />

<strong>the</strong> job done!<br />

Seventy dogs were removed that day,<br />

with 50 coming to CDHS, 14 going to<br />

Prairie Paws in Jamestown and six going to<br />

foster homes who work with Pet Project in<br />

Dickinson. More vet assessments, more shortterm<br />

overcrowding, more mayhem and more<br />

satisfaction than I can describe.<br />

Rescue groups arrived, transport<br />

was arranged for o<strong>the</strong>r dogs to be sent<br />

to organizations in o<strong>the</strong>r states. This was an<br />

incredible undertaking that is actually still<br />

affecting us greatly today. We have had 56<br />

puppies born from some very pregnant moms<br />

who arrived with bulging bellies. The public<br />

interest and support had been no<strong>thing</strong> short of<br />

phenomenal. Adoptions are at an all-time high,<br />

visitors to <strong>the</strong> shelter are at an all-time high,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> publicity and community feedback<br />

has been overwhelmingly positive.<br />

If you brought shelter supplies out in<br />

<strong>the</strong> mornings and <strong>the</strong> shelter staff was<br />

locked down caring for animals, we thank<br />

you and appreciate your support! If you<br />

sent a check, we thank you! All your notes<br />

of encouragement are being placed in an<br />

album that you can read whenever you need<br />

a pick-me-up! The staff has been stretched<br />

with extra work and worry, but we made it<br />

through for <strong>the</strong> animals. One comment I took<br />

particular interest in was from <strong>the</strong> Puppy Mill<br />

Task Force division of <strong>the</strong> HSUS, located in<br />

Washington D.C. This woman told me she has<br />

been involved in ‘large-scale’ confiscations<br />

of up to 70 dogs in major metropolitan areas<br />

with lots of resources and she knows how<br />

much combined effort <strong>the</strong>se <strong>thing</strong>s take. She<br />

went on to say she “had no idea how we were<br />

able to pull this off in Mandan, North <strong>Dakota</strong>!”<br />

She has never met <strong>the</strong> people who love this<br />

organization and do whatever it takes to help<br />

animals in need. The fact we were able to do it<br />

did not surprise me at all.<br />

Board of Director elections<br />

to be held in March<br />

Elections for <strong>the</strong> CDHS board of<br />

directors will be held March 14 at <strong>the</strong> general<br />

membership meeting, 7 p.m. at <strong>the</strong> Broadway<br />

Conference Center in Bismarck. There are<br />

four general board positions open, plus we<br />

will hold elections for all executive board<br />

positions. Any CDHS member may vote at<br />

<strong>the</strong> election. Members wanting to apply for<br />

a board position must have been a member<br />

for 30 days and must submit <strong>the</strong>ir intent in<br />

writing (e-mail is fine) to CDHS President,<br />

Cameo Skager, by March 7. Contact Cameo at<br />

663-1965 or cksn@bis.midco.net.<br />

Volunteers Needed<br />

Volunteers are needed at <strong>the</strong> following events:<br />

� Feb. 18, 19 and 20 – Bismarck Tribune<br />

Sports Show booth<br />

� March 19 – Bene-Pet<br />

Please contact <strong>the</strong> shelter if you can help with<br />

<strong>the</strong>se events. Thank you!<br />

Needs<br />

List<br />

• Volunteers to do snow removal<br />

• Fleece to make blankets - various<br />

prints and colors<br />

• New or used electric clo<strong>the</strong>s dryer<br />

• Good condition enclosed 4- or 6-horse<br />

trailer<br />

• Cash donations<br />

• Gas cards<br />

• Kitty litter (non-clumping)<br />

• Liquid laundry detergent<br />

• Heavy-duty trash bags<br />

• Bleach<br />

• Volunteers<br />

• Booklets of 44-cent stamps<br />

Be sure to visit our purchase and<br />

drop sites:<br />

• Big K-Mart<br />

• Cash Wise Foods<br />

• Gold Label Feeds<br />

• Gourmet Doggy Diner<br />

• KT Animal Supply<br />

• NoDak Mutual Insurance<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 2 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


Website Helper Needed<br />

CDHS is in great need of someone<br />

willing to spend time updating our<br />

website on a regular basis. A working<br />

knowledge of website editing would be<br />

helpful, but is not necessary as we are<br />

willing to train anyone who will be able<br />

to devote a few hours per week to <strong>the</strong><br />

task. It’s so important that our events are<br />

posted and our furry animal friends are<br />

updated on <strong>the</strong> website so <strong>the</strong> public can<br />

see who is available for adoption. Please<br />

help if you can!<br />

Spay Day USA 2011<br />

CDHS will recognize Spay Day USA in<br />

February 2011 by offering $15 spay/neuter<br />

assistance certificates to help people<br />

spay or neuter <strong>the</strong>ir pets. People can call<br />

<strong>the</strong> shelter at 667-2020 to request <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

certificates. Certificates can be redeemed<br />

at all local and several central North<br />

<strong>Dakota</strong> veterinary clinics.<br />

Spay Day USA is sponsored by<br />

<strong>the</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> of <strong>the</strong> United<br />

States (HSUS) with <strong>the</strong> primary goal<br />

of increasing <strong>the</strong> number of pets being<br />

spayed and neutered and decreasing<br />

<strong>the</strong> number of unwanted puppies and<br />

kittens born each year. Thank you to our<br />

generous donors who make <strong>the</strong> Spay/<br />

Neuter Assistance Program possible.<br />

Check out Dock Dogs ®<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Bismarck Tribune<br />

Sports Show<br />

While you are visiting <strong>the</strong> CDHS booth<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Bismarck Tribune Sports Show<br />

(Feb. 18, 19 and 20), be sure to check<br />

out <strong>the</strong> Dock Dogs® competition. As<br />

seen on ABC, ESPN and <strong>the</strong> Outdoor<br />

Channel, <strong>the</strong>se amazing dogs compete<br />

in three different competitions – Big Air,<br />

Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve. The<br />

competition is open to anyone – <strong>the</strong> only<br />

restraints are that all handlers must be at<br />

least 7 years old and <strong>the</strong>ir dog must be at<br />

least 6 months old. These events are not<br />

limited to certain breeds. Any breed, from<br />

<strong>the</strong> smallest Chihuahua to <strong>the</strong> largest<br />

Great Dane is welcome at a DockDogs®<br />

event. If you would like more information<br />

on competing or to register, please go to<br />

www.bismarcksportshow.com/dockdogs<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

THANK YOU one and all!<br />

By Sue Buchholz, Shelter Director<br />

The main <strong>thing</strong> on my mind is all <strong>the</strong> exhausting and down<strong>right</strong><br />

dirty work put in by staff and volunteers when we took on <strong>the</strong> responsibility<br />

of all <strong>the</strong> puppy mill dogs of late. It’s not a task for <strong>the</strong> faint of<br />

heart, and all <strong>the</strong> dedicated staff and volunteers proved once again<br />

we are in it for <strong>the</strong> animals! On <strong>the</strong> days we were retrieving <strong>the</strong> dogs,<br />

we left a bigger burden on <strong>the</strong> staff who stayed behind. Little did any<br />

of us imagine how much extra work we would be bringing back home<br />

with us!<br />

We arrived back at <strong>the</strong> shelter late at night with hours of work<br />

ahead of us. After our long day and three-hour drive <strong>the</strong> transport<br />

kennels were filthy with vomit and feces. The dogs were scared and sick. Volunteers met us at <strong>the</strong><br />

shelter and we began to examine all <strong>the</strong> dogs’ overall condition, clean <strong>the</strong>m somewhat and exercise<br />

<strong>the</strong>m a bit. We gave <strong>the</strong>m a little water and some fresh air. We bunked dogs toge<strong>the</strong>r by sexes and<br />

size. Exhausted, but on clean bedding for <strong>the</strong> first time possibly ever, most of <strong>the</strong>m were settled in<br />

by <strong>the</strong> time we left at 3 a.m.<br />

We were back by 8 a.m. <strong>the</strong> next morning. All of <strong>the</strong> dogs had severe diarrhea from parasites and<br />

lack of food. We had to provide food and water sparingly – a heartbreaking site was to see <strong>the</strong>m<br />

fighting over water, let alone food. It was several days before <strong>the</strong>y stopped sparring over food and<br />

water. The diarrhea did not resolve quickly ei<strong>the</strong>r. Day after day we were met with very messy kennels<br />

and dogs.<br />

Thankfully veterinarians came to our facility several times to assist with everyone’s overall<br />

health. Vaccinating and starting <strong>the</strong> worming process on 150 dogs was overwhelming too. The<br />

paperwork alone took hours and hours - documenting each dog with a photo and logging its medical<br />

condition. The kennel cleaning process took all day long. Plus we still had to care for all <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

cats and dogs who were living at our facility prior to this monstrous event. It makes me tired still<br />

to think about it, but maybe that’s because it’s now <strong>the</strong> end of January and for <strong>the</strong> first time since<br />

October 9 I think our routine is getting back to normal and is almost under control.<br />

We still have more than 90 dogs in our shelter. However we have been busy with lots of adoptions<br />

and are beginning to see <strong>the</strong> light. Some staff gave up days off for weeks, part-timers put in<br />

extra hours, and volunteers worked tirelessly in big and small ways to help under some really challenging<br />

conditions. I would like to thank our awesome CDHS staff – Missy Benson, Nancy Fehr, Caroline<br />

Hamel, Kristie Heck, Chris Hendrickson, Sonya Johnson, Shelly Kohler, Jessica Lindquist, Nicole<br />

Martineson, Jessie Monson, Carrie Roth, Carrie Schmidt, Cheyenne Sletten and Austin Verhasselt.<br />

The people who volunteered hours and days of <strong>the</strong>ir lives to help are invaluable! Please give a<br />

word of thanks to <strong>the</strong>se dedicated people – Katja and James Weiand, Becky Johnson, Carol Davis,<br />

Colleen Pfau, Annette Bjornstad, Jolene Podoll, Dr. Barb Espe and Dr. DelRae Martin from Heart<br />

River Animal Hospital, Anne Green, Margaret Green, Larry Nytz, Renae Glatt, Nina Kadrmas, Dr.<br />

Jacob Carlson from Missouri Valley/Pinehurst Animal Hospital, Marj Smith, Prairie Paws Rescue in<br />

Jamestown, Bob Guler, Pat Bosch and Kathy Hagel.<br />

I fear I have missed someone and for that<br />

I sincerely apologize. It’s a privilege to work<br />

alongside such caring, generous people who<br />

are not afraid to get <strong>the</strong>ir hands dirty and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

heartstrings tugged! I know families sacrificed<br />

time with loved ones, but as always, <strong>the</strong> rewards<br />

are in <strong>the</strong> smiling faces of <strong>the</strong> dogs we<br />

saved. Sadly I am afraid we will face similar<br />

challenges again, but I know <strong>the</strong>re are people<br />

and a great community behind us, holding us<br />

up and helping us meet that challenge. Come<br />

what may, we will do our best. The animals<br />

depend on us and deserve no<strong>thing</strong> less.<br />

3<br />

Focus On All Fours


No real champion<br />

for <strong>the</strong> animals<br />

By Cameo Skager,<br />

CDHS Board President<br />

I initially started writing this article by<br />

lamenting about <strong>the</strong> fact that no legislator<br />

stepped up to sponsor a felony animal cruelty<br />

bill during <strong>the</strong> 2011 North <strong>Dakota</strong> legislative<br />

session. Then, on <strong>the</strong> last day to sponsor bills,<br />

a bill was sponsored – Senate Bill 2365.<br />

This bill is NOT <strong>the</strong> bill that CDHS helped<br />

to formulate this past summer and fall. At that<br />

time we were asked to participate in rewriting<br />

<strong>the</strong> law about animal cruelty. Cynthia Feland,<br />

<strong>the</strong>n Bismarck’s Assistant State’s Attorney,<br />

crafted <strong>the</strong> language, making it a class<br />

C felony violation to be cruel to animals<br />

(defined in several different ways).<br />

Sitting at <strong>the</strong> table during <strong>the</strong>se meetings<br />

were representatives from CDHS, FM<br />

<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> in Fargo, Farm Bureau,<br />

Farmer’s Union, North <strong>Dakota</strong> Stockmen’s<br />

Association, North <strong>Dakota</strong> Department of<br />

Agriculture (State Veterinarian), <strong>the</strong> North<br />

<strong>Dakota</strong> Veterinary Medical Association and<br />

many o<strong>the</strong>r farm, ranch and livestock groups.<br />

As of <strong>the</strong> last rewrite of <strong>the</strong> bill, all seemed to<br />

be in agreement that we could move forward<br />

with <strong>the</strong> chosen language. No one commented<br />

that <strong>the</strong>y didn’t approve of <strong>the</strong> language ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />

verbally during <strong>the</strong> meeting, or later, to an<br />

e-mail query.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> beginning of <strong>the</strong> session, <strong>the</strong>re was<br />

no sponsor for <strong>the</strong> bill we had worked on. We<br />

tried desperately to try to find a sponsor for<br />

<strong>the</strong> bill. The few legislators that displayed any<br />

interest at all came back to us and said <strong>the</strong>y<br />

did not agree with <strong>the</strong> felony penalty. They<br />

thought it was too strict. Our opinion is “that<br />

is <strong>the</strong> reason for <strong>the</strong> bill.”<br />

Now that this new bill has been sponsored,<br />

we are getting <strong>the</strong> word that <strong>the</strong>re is no<br />

Abygail and pups<br />

support for it from<br />

any of <strong>the</strong> groups.<br />

I have looked<br />

through both<br />

bills and though<br />

SB2365 does<br />

stipulate a felony<br />

penalty, it also has<br />

lots of extra small<br />

changes. They<br />

don’t look like deal breakers to me, so maybe<br />

<strong>the</strong>y are just excuses for <strong>the</strong> felony penalty to<br />

not be supported once again. No one is really<br />

telling us why <strong>the</strong>y won’t support <strong>the</strong> new<br />

bill, but we will likely hear some<strong>thing</strong> once<br />

<strong>the</strong> bill gets a hearing with <strong>the</strong> Agriculture<br />

Committee.<br />

Even knowing that it likely won’t pass,<br />

we will move ahead with support of SB2365<br />

because we need to continue to speak in<br />

favor of <strong>the</strong> felony penalty. When you have<br />

seen <strong>the</strong> great atrocities we have seen and<br />

<strong>the</strong> awful, painful circumstances that animals<br />

are forced into because humans choose not<br />

to act responsibly, we could do no<strong>thing</strong> less.<br />

There needs to be a stronger deterrent to this<br />

behavior.<br />

We fully understand <strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong><br />

farm and ranch groups who wouldn’t want a<br />

rancher to get in trouble for cropping ears,<br />

docking tails or o<strong>the</strong>r such standard farm<br />

practices. That is not <strong>the</strong> intent of <strong>the</strong> bill. The<br />

intent is to punish those who knowingly and<br />

willfully cause pain and suffering to animals<br />

by neglect or abuse.<br />

North <strong>Dakota</strong> remains a holdout in<br />

providing a needed punishment for people<br />

who abuse animals. We are one of only four<br />

states that does not have a felony animal<br />

cruelty law, along with Idaho, Mississippi<br />

and South <strong>Dakota</strong>. Studies have shown<br />

that people who abuse animals are<br />

more likely to abuse people, often<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir families and likely spouses and<br />

children.<br />

So, in ano<strong>the</strong>r example of how we<br />

do great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people, we<br />

must keep pressing our legislators to<br />

step into this century and do <strong>the</strong> <strong>right</strong><br />

<strong>thing</strong>. We can’t stop talking about this<br />

and we can’t stop asking. It’s <strong>the</strong> only<br />

way to get someone to finally listen.<br />

Tours & Thanks & Things<br />

� A special thank you AGAIN to John<br />

Drew of John’s Appliance Repair. He has<br />

donated his time and supplies several<br />

times in <strong>the</strong> past few months to keep<br />

our washing machines running. He is<br />

certainly a shelter friend extraordinaire.<br />

If you need any appliance repair, make<br />

sure to call John.<br />

�Hats off to <strong>Dakota</strong> Dust-Tex. They have<br />

been donating <strong>the</strong>ir services to us for<br />

<strong>the</strong> past several months. We receive<br />

lobby rugs and air fresheners from <strong>the</strong>m<br />

and are so pleased with <strong>the</strong>ir giving<br />

spirit!<br />

�Hurray for Mrs. Okerson’s fifth-grade<br />

class at Ft. Lincoln Elementary School<br />

in Mandan. They sold “puppy chow”<br />

at <strong>the</strong> school and raised $333 for <strong>the</strong><br />

shelter! The class will be sponsoring a<br />

kennel with <strong>the</strong> money.<br />

�Thank you to Mandan Middle School<br />

students who had a hat day and donated<br />

proceeds to help <strong>the</strong> puppy mill rescues.<br />

�Thank you to Girl Scout Troup #83107.<br />

They made blankets for <strong>the</strong> shelter<br />

animals and toured <strong>the</strong> shelter so <strong>the</strong>y<br />

could meet <strong>the</strong> recipients of <strong>the</strong>ir gifts.<br />

�Bravo for Julie Leingang’s third-grade<br />

class from Solheim. They gave to<br />

CDHS ra<strong>the</strong>r than having a holiday gift<br />

exchange at school. So generous!!<br />

�Thank you to <strong>the</strong> second-grade class at<br />

Highland Acres. They brought supplies<br />

to CDHS as a holiday gift for <strong>the</strong> cats<br />

and dogs as part of <strong>the</strong>ir classroom<br />

service project.<br />

�Thank you to Emily for asking that<br />

her birthday guests bring gifts for<br />

<strong>the</strong> shelter ra<strong>the</strong>r than for her. Your<br />

generosity deserves a standing ovation!<br />

�Becky Dohrman’s eighth-grade Girl<br />

Scouts toured <strong>the</strong> shelter while<br />

ga<strong>the</strong>ring info for <strong>the</strong>ir “Silver Project.”<br />

We can’t wait to see what <strong>the</strong> girls come<br />

up with!<br />

�Thanks to students at Wachter Middle<br />

School. They made toys for <strong>the</strong> dogs at<br />

<strong>the</strong> shelter.<br />

� Thank you to <strong>the</strong> Lewis and Clark<br />

third-grade classes. Teachers Amber<br />

Wickham, Nancy Johnson and Boriana<br />

continued on page 7<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 4 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


CDHS hires<br />

Volunteer<br />

Coordinator<br />

After many years of wishing and<br />

hoping that we could hire someone to<br />

help us work in a more organized way<br />

with volunteers, we’ve finally done it.<br />

Mandy Schaaf has accepted <strong>the</strong> position<br />

of volunteer coordinator. She will be<br />

working with <strong>the</strong> shelter staff and<br />

board, organizing volunteers for various<br />

events, projects and ongoing shelter<br />

activities. She will start out by contacting<br />

everyone signed up on our volunteer list,<br />

updating <strong>the</strong>ir information. So if Mandy<br />

calls you, you’ll know why.<br />

Mandy has been active with CDHS for<br />

15 years serving on <strong>the</strong> board of directors,<br />

as a volunteer assisting with office work,<br />

cleaning kennels, walking dogs and has<br />

been involved in organizing <strong>the</strong> Shaggy<br />

Shuffle for <strong>the</strong> past 10 years. Working in<br />

various positions has allowed Mandy to<br />

see <strong>the</strong> organization from many different<br />

perspectives. Mandy and her husband are<br />

<strong>the</strong> proud adopters of five shelter dogs.<br />

Mandy also currently works at<br />

Missouri Valley Family YMCA as parttime<br />

member specialist. Mandy has had<br />

experience supervising, recruiting and<br />

working with volunteers and employees<br />

at <strong>the</strong> YMCA and God’s Child Project.<br />

Mandy wants to thank <strong>the</strong> volunteers<br />

and members for <strong>the</strong>ir continued<br />

commitment to CDHS and is excited<br />

about working to engage more people as<br />

active CDHS volunteers. Mandy can be<br />

reached by e-mail at cdhsvolunteers@<br />

midco.net.<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Paw-some Volunteers<br />

Karen first came to CDHS to find a cat. Not<br />

only did she find her cat, but she also found a<br />

group of people that she enjoyed working with.<br />

Karen became a volunteer and started attending<br />

membership meetings. In 2008, Karen<br />

became a board member and in 2009 she<br />

became our Treasurer – by far <strong>the</strong> biggest job<br />

on <strong>the</strong> board of directors. Her background in accounting<br />

made her a natural fit for <strong>the</strong> job. She<br />

has spent countless hours organizing our books,<br />

filling out government paperwork, budgeting,<br />

running payroll and dealing with <strong>the</strong> financial details<br />

so necessary to run a successful business.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> past, Karen also took over <strong>the</strong> reins of<br />

<strong>the</strong> CDHS web page (an astronomical adventure!)<br />

and took on <strong>the</strong> job of organizing <strong>the</strong> We<br />

Care receipts from <strong>Central</strong> Market. Karen has<br />

provided foster homes for kitties and has played<br />

a major role in our last several rummage sales.<br />

When <strong>the</strong> rest of us are fast asleep, Karen<br />

is most likely burning <strong>the</strong> midnight oil, working<br />

on spreadsheets and financial statements and updating <strong>the</strong> web page. We so much appreciate her<br />

knowledge, expertise and willingness to pitch in. She has really done so much to help <strong>the</strong> board of<br />

directors, <strong>the</strong> shelter staff and ultimately <strong>the</strong> animals. And she does it all with a cheerful greeting<br />

and a smile on her face.<br />

As many people know, when you become an avid CDHS volunteer, sometimes your spouse is<br />

lucky enough to be pulled into <strong>the</strong> mix. Karen’s husband, Mike Holman, has also been an amazing<br />

volunteer for CDHS. He is <strong>the</strong> “help desk” king and helps <strong>the</strong> staff with electronic problems such<br />

as e-mail issues, printers on <strong>the</strong> fritz, security camera backups and computers that need updating.<br />

Mike also does such <strong>thing</strong>s as haul snow, offer up his trailer and truck for hauling big items and taking<br />

cans from McQuade’s tournament for recycling.<br />

Karen encourages all animal lovers to get to know CDHS. “When you know enough about <strong>the</strong> organization,<br />

<strong>the</strong>n you know what you can do to help,” she said. “People always tell me <strong>the</strong>y think it’s<br />

sad to come to <strong>the</strong> shelter, but it’s really not. Animals come in and are in need of love and attention.<br />

They get that and <strong>the</strong>y change. They get adopted and go home. It’s wonderful to see that.”<br />

Our great appreciation to Karen and Mike for all <strong>the</strong>y do for CDHS. We truly don’t know what we<br />

would do without you.<br />

Puppies, Puppies Everywhere<br />

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Karen Schwan Holman and Mike Holman<br />

with <strong>the</strong>ir cats, Siberian White Weasel, Hunter,<br />

Timmy, Speedy and Ozzy.<br />

Almond Amiga Ancho<br />

Focus On All Fours


Adoptable Pets<br />

Aveda<br />

• spayed femal<br />

black & white;<br />

shorthair<br />

• DOB: Nov. 2008<br />

• stray<br />

Bakken<br />

• neutered male<br />

shorthair orange<br />

• DOB: Dec. 2003<br />

• stray<br />

Benajmin<br />

Adopted<br />

Brewster<br />

• neutered male<br />

shepherd Cross<br />

• DOB: May, 2010<br />

• rescue<br />

Bugle<br />

• unneutered male<br />

beagle cross<br />

• ADOB Oct. 2008<br />

• puppy mill<br />

rescue<br />

See more CDHS adoptable pets on <strong>the</strong><br />

web at www.cdhs.net/adoptablepets.htm<br />

Harrison<br />

• male shorthair<br />

orange<br />

• DOB: Aug: 2010<br />

• stray<br />

Jimmy<br />

• neutered male<br />

english pointer<br />

Cross<br />

• DOB: Aug. 2006<br />

• stray<br />

Tannis<br />

• unspayed<br />

female beagle<br />

Cross<br />

• DOB: Oct. 2004<br />

• rescue<br />

Kaitlin<br />

• unsprayed<br />

female Beagle<br />

cross<br />

• DOB: Aug. 2009<br />

• rescue<br />

Lewis<br />

• neutered male<br />

orange tabby;<br />

longhair<br />

• ADOB: Jan. 2004<br />

• stray<br />

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Noel<br />

Oatmeal Cookie<br />

Rolls<br />

Adopted<br />

• spayed female<br />

white; shorthair<br />

• DOB: Feb. 2005<br />

• owner<br />

surrender<br />

• male longhair<br />

black<br />

• DOB: Aug. 2010<br />

• stray from<br />

Bismarck<br />

Impound<br />

Samuel<br />

• neutered male<br />

orange tabby;<br />

long hair<br />

• ADOB: Jan. 2004<br />

• stray<br />

Sykora<br />

• unspayed female<br />

Terrier Cross<br />

• ADOB: Oct. 2009<br />

• rescue


Santa Paws success<br />

About 100 people visited PlantPerfect<br />

in Bismarck in early November, bringing<br />

pets and children to meet <strong>the</strong> big guy and<br />

get a family picture. Thanks so much to<br />

PlantPerfect for hosting us, to In-Dog-<br />

Neat-O for sponsoring <strong>the</strong> event, to Santa<br />

Jerry and Mrs. Claus, our photographer<br />

Kiel Skager and all <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r volunteers<br />

who worked so <strong>hard</strong> to complete ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />

successful fundraiser.<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Thanks to all who helped<br />

A SUPER-DUPER HUGE HUMONGOUS thank you to all <strong>the</strong> groups, organizations, businesses<br />

and individuals who answered our call for help when we made our puppy mill rescue. So many<br />

organized supply-donation drives, collected money in offices and schools or sent personal<br />

checks. Our appreciation is overflowing, just like our garage and storage areas! We can’t thank<br />

you enough for helping us help <strong>the</strong> animals.<br />

More Tours & Thanks & Things<br />

continued from page 4<br />

Huck brought <strong>the</strong>ir classes to CDHS for a<br />

tour and <strong>the</strong> 65 students collected a vanload<br />

of supplies for <strong>the</strong> cats and dogs!<br />

� Thanks to Veracity Motors and <strong>the</strong><br />

Bismarck Bobcats for sponsoring an ad on<br />

URL radio. Proceeds from <strong>the</strong> ad are being<br />

donated to CDHS.<br />

� Rock on Roller Girlz! The Bismarck<br />

Bombshellz roller derby team held a<br />

fundraiser for CDHS at CashWise Foods<br />

and brought many much-needed donations<br />

to <strong>the</strong> shelter.<br />

� Thanks to Kirkwood Mall and URL Radio<br />

for sponsoring <strong>the</strong> donation drive shortly<br />

after our puppy mill rescue. Many people<br />

dropped off needed items and it filled up<br />

several truck-loads!<br />

� Thank you to Wachter Middle School<br />

students for holding a hat and jeans day<br />

and donating more than $550 plus supplies<br />

to <strong>the</strong> shelter.<br />

� Thank you to Horizon Middle School<br />

students for <strong>the</strong>ir year-long effort to raise<br />

money for charity. They divided up <strong>the</strong><br />

proceeds and part of it came to CDHS to<br />

help <strong>the</strong> animals. Awesome!<br />

� Thank you to Clear Channel Radio and Red<br />

Carpet Car Washes for holding a supplies<br />

and donation drive to help us care for our<br />

puppy mill rescues.<br />

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� Thanks to Mrs. Kaiser’s sixth-grade class<br />

from Centennial Elementary. They raised<br />

more than $235 by holding a school<br />

rummage sale. We admire YOUR kindness!<br />

� Thank you to Katja Weiand for holding a<br />

Tupperware fundraiser for CDHS.<br />

� Thanks to Sara Jochim for her great letter<br />

and donation. We appreciate every dollar<br />

we get!<br />

� Thank you to West <strong>Central</strong> Service Center<br />

staff and clients for holding a donation<br />

drive and donating supplies and money. We<br />

appreciate your help!<br />

� Thank you to Workforce Safety and<br />

Insurance for holding a Jeans Day and<br />

giving <strong>the</strong> proceeds to CDHS.<br />

� Thank you to Becky Markel, of Gate City<br />

Bank, for making a donation and for her<br />

employer for matching <strong>the</strong> donation!<br />

� Thank you to Maurices for <strong>the</strong>ir donation<br />

as part of <strong>the</strong>ir national Runways and<br />

Rescues promotion.<br />

� Thank you to our Heart River heroes!<br />

The employees of Heart River Veterinary<br />

Hospital once again brought CDHS an<br />

awesome holiday gift – much needed<br />

supplies and items for <strong>the</strong> shelter. The<br />

Heart River employees decided to forego<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir holiday party and instead donate to<br />

<strong>the</strong> shelter.<br />

Thanks to Aetna employees and corporation<br />

We’ve certainly found a wonderful friend in <strong>the</strong> employees of <strong>the</strong> Aetna Service Center in<br />

Bismarck and in <strong>the</strong> Aetna Corporation. There are a few different ways that Aetna employees<br />

can donate to <strong>the</strong> charity of <strong>the</strong>ir choice, and when <strong>the</strong>y do (and enter <strong>the</strong> donation<br />

information into <strong>the</strong> Aetna database), <strong>the</strong> corporation matches <strong>the</strong>ir donation. In 2010, we<br />

received a combined amount of more than $21,000. That is a HUGE and wonderful gift to<br />

keep us going month to month and we are so proud and pleased to be a chosen charity for<br />

all <strong>the</strong>se employees and <strong>the</strong> corporation. Please check with your corporation to see if <strong>the</strong>y<br />

have a matching charity gifts program and if you can designate CDHS as a recipient. It’s a<br />

great feeling to help <strong>the</strong> critters!<br />

Focus On All Fours


Tails of<br />

Success<br />

Sassie<br />

Wiggles everyone!<br />

When walking my human lately, I hear o<strong>the</strong>r humans asking if<br />

I am a different dog. I am not, so thought I’d send you new photos<br />

so when you see me you will know I am Me. It seems my white<br />

face and white “fur glasses” make humans not know. Why don’t<br />

<strong>the</strong>y just smell me?<br />

I walked my short legged human 4 miles today. I made sure<br />

to read all <strong>the</strong> Christmas and NY notes on both sides of our<br />

streets! She is becoming well trained on waiting for me to finish<br />

my correspondence. AND I finally got her trained to drive me to<br />

Igoo Park, walk me, and <strong>the</strong>n drive me home with a milkbone to<br />

munch. I can only hope your owners to be are so trainable !!!<br />

Sassie<br />

We Love Eddy<br />

Eddy (aka Solo) has completed our family. Every day he makes<br />

us smile and forget <strong>the</strong> cares of <strong>the</strong> day. My husband and I are so<br />

thankful for Eddy and <strong>the</strong> unconditional love he gives and we share<br />

back with him. He enjoys going for drives and walks and good ol’<br />

couch time too. We also love his playfulness and cuddliness too. He<br />

is <strong>the</strong> complete package and Eddy knows it too!!!<br />

Sheryl<br />

Lottie & Storm<br />

Hi everyone!<br />

We adopted Lottie a month ago and want to share with you her<br />

progress. At first she would go to Jill readily and was leary of Ray.<br />

She soon learned that Ray has <strong>the</strong> treats. Now we are pretty good.<br />

She still prefers Jill. She loves to go in <strong>the</strong> camper and lay on her<br />

blanket. She was given two blankets to use when we got her and she<br />

uses <strong>the</strong>m a lot. We also have a large dog kennel that we put up in<br />

<strong>the</strong> house. At first we thought she might need a place she could call<br />

her own and a place she could get away from Storm. He is still a pup<br />

and can be a pain when he wants to play. She uses it a lot. We took<br />

<strong>the</strong> door off so she never has to be afraid to be locked up again. She<br />

can come and go when she wants. She appears to know that. Usually<br />

we let <strong>the</strong> dogs sleep at <strong>the</strong> foot of <strong>the</strong> bed. She prefers her own<br />

blankets and sleeps on <strong>the</strong> floor beside <strong>the</strong> bed.<br />

We are happy we have her and our friends and relatives have<br />

given her a warm welcome. We know she is happy, even though she<br />

looks confused sometimes, because her tail is always wagging.<br />

Jill, Ray, Lottie and Storm<br />

Dolly & Frazier<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 8 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


Rio & Mr. Phishers<br />

Rio is <strong>right</strong> at home<br />

I just wanted to give you an update since I’ve<br />

been living in my new home. I was a little nervous when I first<br />

got home and realized <strong>the</strong>re was ano<strong>the</strong>r (much larger) cat already<br />

living <strong>the</strong>re. The humans call him Mr. Phishers. My voice was a little<br />

scratchy <strong>the</strong> first couple days after all <strong>the</strong> hissing, but it didn’t take<br />

us long to become buds. Phishers now lets me jump on him, chase<br />

him around <strong>the</strong> house, play with his toys, and even tries to give me<br />

baths sometimes. Oh yeah, and my humans are pretty cool too. They<br />

like to pick me up a lot and give me kisses. Which is ok sometimes,<br />

but someday <strong>the</strong>y’ll realize I have too much exploring to do. Thanks<br />

CDHS for giving me ano<strong>the</strong>r chance at happiness!<br />

Love,<br />

Rio, Mr. Phishers, Megan, and Justina<br />

Peanut & Hope<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Living <strong>the</strong> good life<br />

I know you probably have been wondering about my newest adventure<br />

and how my new adoptive parents are doing. As you know, I have a strict<br />

two month probation period for new parents and I am writing to let you<br />

know I have decided to keep <strong>the</strong>m. My bed is comfy, <strong>the</strong> food is good and<br />

I have established 3 walks a day for <strong>the</strong>m. Most importantly, <strong>the</strong>y are very<br />

trainable and treat my well being as a high priority, (I especially like <strong>the</strong> way<br />

<strong>the</strong>y rub my ears!). Once <strong>the</strong>y have completed <strong>the</strong>ir training, I will continue<br />

my work overseeing <strong>the</strong> household and I have <strong>the</strong> responsibility of being a<br />

role model for my little sister, Hope. Don’t get me wrong, I still have plenty of<br />

time for my naps, watching <strong>the</strong> world go by and just living <strong>the</strong> good life.<br />

Mister Peanut Brown<br />

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Emerald is a Gem<br />

I just wanted to let you know that Emerald is doing really well.<br />

He fits in perfectly with our family. He is just <strong>the</strong> sweetest cat.<br />

We all love him. And he gets along really well with everyone in<br />

<strong>the</strong> family except our golden retriever Burt. But <strong>the</strong>y are slowly<br />

warming to each o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Emerald likes to sleep on my pillow at night. And sometimes<br />

he’ll just lay <strong>the</strong>re and sometimes he’ll try to snuggle really close<br />

to my face. Or tap me with his paw to let me know I’m his friend.<br />

But he’ll only sleep <strong>the</strong>re when Burt isn’t in bed with us.<br />

Heide<br />

Twiggy is Awesome<br />

Twiggy is doing awesome, recovering well from her surgery. My<br />

Rottweiler, Gunnar is her “babysitter”, he follows her around<br />

<strong>the</strong> house. She fits in perfectly with my o<strong>the</strong>r animals. Last nite<br />

she slept in bed with all of us. She just purrs & cuddles when we<br />

hold her. My o<strong>the</strong>r cat has even accepted her. I think that she<br />

has grown overnite! We love her so much! Thank you and your<br />

staff for bringing her into our lives! I promise to keep you posted<br />

and will bring pics.<br />

Lisa<br />

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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong><br />

<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s<br />

2011 Bene-Pet Dinner & Auction<br />

in<br />

North <strong>Dakota</strong><br />

Saturday, March 19<br />

5:00pm Social Hour • 6:00pm Dinner<br />

Seven Seas Hotel & Waterpark, Mandan<br />

Early bird tickets $20!!<br />

After March 1, 2011 $25.<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

2104 37th St., Mandan, ND 58554 •701-667-2020 www.CDHS.net • BenePet@cdhs.net<br />

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Puppies, Puppies<br />

Everywhere<br />

Bravo & Encore<br />

Anginetti<br />

Barry<br />

Larry & Dora<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Moms helping moms<br />

By Sue Buchholz<br />

Foster parent services can be provided by<br />

people, or sometimes we enlist <strong>the</strong> services of<br />

nursing cats and dogs to step up to <strong>the</strong> plate<br />

and pitch in. We had to take this route with <strong>the</strong><br />

influx of puppies arriving at CDHS last October.<br />

Sasha had her seven enroute to <strong>the</strong> shelter,<br />

and did a fine job of raising <strong>the</strong>m all by herself.<br />

Sasha raised Flint, Fancy, Fabian, Flip, Fabio,<br />

Seven and Savvy.<br />

Cinda, <strong>the</strong> hound-cross, raised her seven all<br />

by herself too. She added Pico, Ancho, Carnie,<br />

Cayenne, Canela, Comino and Hominy to <strong>the</strong><br />

pupulation. Our little 15-pound Paula Deen<br />

decided to have eight puppies, aptly named<br />

Almond, Anginetti, Dunkaroo, Hazelnut, Mango,<br />

Samoas, Rosette and Snickerdoodle. We<br />

thought we would have to supplement her puppies,<br />

but she did a fine job all on her own. Lyric,<br />

<strong>the</strong> St. Bernard, came with two babies, Encore<br />

Paula Deen and her puppies.<br />

and Bravo. Paula Deen thought that was not quite<br />

fair, and we agree, but are not in charge of such <strong>thing</strong>s.<br />

Yetta added Loca, Amega, Bonita and Chica to her lineage, but she developed mastitis and had<br />

to have her youngsters removed for a time. This lead to a dilemma – do we hand feed <strong>the</strong> babies, or<br />

see if ano<strong>the</strong>r Mom is willing to take on some fosters? By that time, Paula’s puppies were six weeks<br />

old and eating on <strong>the</strong>ir own. Would Paula raise ano<strong>the</strong>r dog’s puppies? All we had to do is ask! For<br />

only being a six-month-old youngster herself, Paula readily added Yetta’s babies to <strong>the</strong> chow line.<br />

Yetta received medication and treatment and was soon feeling much better. She still had a lot of<br />

milk so we decided to try her with one of her puppies once again. What a joyous reunion that was!<br />

Yetta had been so worried about her kids and was happy to have at least one back to raise.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> meantime, ano<strong>the</strong>r dog we named Shar delivered 16 puppies! Sadly, three only survived a<br />

short time, but <strong>the</strong> remaining 13 were strong and ready to eat. That’s a tall order for any Mom, so we<br />

looked at our options one more time. Paula’s original cookie kids were doing ok on <strong>the</strong>ir own. Paula<br />

was still happily raising three of Yetta’s kids.<br />

Medically Yetta was doing just fine with her one puppy...would she consider helping out Shar?<br />

All we had to do was ask again and she said a big YES <strong>right</strong> away! I think Yetta would have taken on<br />

<strong>the</strong> entire 13, but she is a tiny tot herself so we just asked her to add two, which she happily did. So,<br />

if you are keeping track, Paula is raising<br />

Yetta’s kids, Yetta is raising one of her own<br />

and two of Shar’s, Shar is doing her best<br />

with <strong>the</strong> remaining 11 and <strong>the</strong>y are fast<br />

approaching six-weeks of age. Somehow<br />

it has all worked out and we have raised a<br />

lot of happy, healthy puppies that will soon<br />

be adopted into loving homes. After being<br />

spayed and neutered of course! We all love<br />

puppies, but enough is enough! That’s what<br />

Paula Deen says anyway.<br />

Paula Deen after <strong>the</strong> rescue.<br />

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Focus On All Fours


Puppy Tails: A Basset and a Half<br />

by Danielle Hanna, CDHS volunteer<br />

Basset Hounds invaded CDHS last summer.<br />

As soon as one went, ano<strong>the</strong>r came in. The last<br />

one was Jonesy, <strong>the</strong> puppy – a tri-colored hot<br />

dog topped with a big squirt of energy. It didn’t<br />

take long for someone to show interest in this<br />

swee<strong>the</strong>art. Better yet, this person considered<br />

giving a home to two dogs. The o<strong>the</strong>r one?<br />

Boomer. I call him <strong>the</strong> Sawed-Off Shotgun.<br />

Spitting image of a Yellow Lab – except he can<br />

run under a pickup without ducking. Half his<br />

lineage is, of course, Labrador. The o<strong>the</strong>r half?<br />

Yep. Basset.<br />

Boomer’s stumpy legs explain my<br />

nickname “Sawed-Off.” But why do I call him<br />

<strong>the</strong> “Shotgun”? From Hurricane Katrina, he<br />

went to a shelter in Minot – a shelter that was<br />

going to put him down. No one would adopt<br />

him. He fought with o<strong>the</strong>r dogs. CDHS was<br />

Boomer’s rescuing angel. Staff and volunteers<br />

offered him love and patience, and <strong>the</strong> first<br />

time I walked Boomer, I discovered <strong>the</strong><br />

Sawed-Off Shotgun could wag his tail as<br />

<strong>hard</strong> as any o<strong>the</strong>r dog and loved to have<br />

his belly rubbed.<br />

Darrell, a retiree and<br />

dedicated volunteer, was carefully<br />

introducing Boomer to<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r dogs. “He’s been in<br />

solitary confinement so<br />

long, he needs a few<br />

friends,” Darrell<br />

observed.<br />

Boomer<br />

was actually<br />

learning to get<br />

along somewhat. When<br />

CDHS told us someone might<br />

adopt both Boomer and Jonesy – if<br />

We can’t wait<br />

to meet you<br />

- stop by and<br />

visit us!<br />

<strong>the</strong>y could get along – Darrell and I agreed to<br />

introduce <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

The following afternoon, we brought <strong>the</strong>m<br />

out to <strong>the</strong> lawn. Jonesy sat down cock-eyed<br />

on one hip. With puppy-like fascination, he<br />

observed <strong>the</strong> goings-on at <strong>the</strong> welding shop<br />

across <strong>the</strong> road, seemingly oblivious to<br />

Boomer’s prodding nose. Once <strong>the</strong> old hound<br />

had satisfied his interest, little Jonesy turned<br />

around to return <strong>the</strong> canine ritual. Boomer’s<br />

eyes flashed. “Grrr!”<br />

Darrell and I pulled <strong>the</strong> dogs apart. Boomer<br />

threatened <strong>the</strong> pup with his stare. But Jonesy<br />

absentmindedly studied whatever-it-was<br />

across <strong>the</strong> road again, turning a cold shoulder<br />

to <strong>the</strong> grumpy old-timer. Yep. Whatever. Big,<br />

tough piece of old lea<strong>the</strong>r. Skippy-dee-doo.<br />

The pup took no offense to Boomer’s poor<br />

manners. Was <strong>the</strong>re still hope? We decided<br />

to take <strong>the</strong> dogs for a walk. Along <strong>the</strong> trail,<br />

Boomer growled at Jonesy when<br />

<strong>the</strong>y stopped to sniff a fence.<br />

But Darrell and I kept <strong>the</strong>m<br />

moving, and eventually<br />

<strong>the</strong>y fell in side-by-side,<br />

scarcely seeming to<br />

notice each o<strong>the</strong>r. Darrell<br />

and I relaxed. Well, maybe<br />

this would work, after all.<br />

On <strong>the</strong> journey home,<br />

<strong>the</strong> situation changed.<br />

Drastically. Boomer slowed<br />

and stared <strong>hard</strong> at Jonesy.<br />

Suddenly, he pounced on<br />

<strong>the</strong> puppy’s shoulders, teeth<br />

lunging for <strong>the</strong> back of his<br />

neck. Darrell and I yanked<br />

<strong>the</strong> dogs apart. And <strong>the</strong>n we<br />

saw it. Boomer’s tail was wagging. Wagging?<br />

We kept walking. A moment later, Boomer did<br />

it again. The puppy rolled out from underneath<br />

him and batted his paws at <strong>the</strong> old hound.<br />

Both tails whipped high in <strong>the</strong> air. They<br />

wanted to play!<br />

Back at <strong>the</strong> shelter, we turned <strong>the</strong>m out<br />

into a fenced yard, along with Zaire, one of<br />

Boomer’s previous acquaintances. Zaire’s<br />

energy matched <strong>the</strong> puppy’s, and <strong>the</strong>y tore up<br />

<strong>the</strong> lawn running. Jonesy tripped over his ears<br />

once or twice, performing an impressive back<br />

flip. Every time <strong>the</strong>y ran past old Boomer, he<br />

grinned, wagged his tail faster … and watched<br />

<strong>the</strong>m zip by. Well, you could tell his heart was<br />

in it. Guess he just isn’t spry enough to keep<br />

up with those young pups.<br />

It’s impossible to predict <strong>the</strong> futures of <strong>the</strong><br />

CDHS dogs. I never saw Jonesy and Boomer’s<br />

potential adopter again. Jonesy found a<br />

forever home, but Boomer is still waiting. “I<br />

think Boomer’s getting less tough in his old<br />

age,” Darrell says. He now regularly turns<br />

Boomer out with a pack. He occasionally<br />

growls at a newcomer. But when <strong>the</strong> dogs<br />

tussle, Boomer just cheerleads on <strong>the</strong><br />

sidelines, wagging his tail. His favorite dogs<br />

are still <strong>the</strong> short ones he can keep pace with<br />

(wink).<br />

I hope Boomer and Jonesy think of each<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r now and <strong>the</strong>n, because it was little<br />

Jonesy who taught Boomer how to make a<br />

friend. And to think Boomer was once going<br />

to be put down! I’ll confess, I never thought<br />

much of <strong>the</strong> old Shotgun – until now. It kinda<br />

warmed one’s heart to see a grumpy old dog<br />

like him warm up to a charming puppy like<br />

Jonesy.<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 12 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


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April Nelson<br />

Keith & Nancy Nelson<br />

Terry & Alice Nelson<br />

Jean & Nicholas Neumann<br />

Jean & Gerald Newborg<br />

Cindy Niemann<br />

Jason Nisbet<br />

Michael & Lori Nitsch<br />

David & Alice Nix<br />

NoDak Mutual<br />

Nikki Nordstrom<br />

Northland Financial<br />

Kristen Northrup<br />

Kevin & Hildy Oberlander<br />

Camie O’Connor<br />

Elizabeth Odegard<br />

Office of State Tax Commisioner<br />

Dennis Ogroske<br />

L.J. Ohlhauser<br />

Valerie & Ric<strong>hard</strong> Olheiser<br />

Deb Olsen<br />

Derek & Jamie Olson<br />

Jodi Olson<br />

Noreen Olson<br />

Paul & Carla Olson<br />

Ric<strong>hard</strong> & Jackie Olson<br />

Tami Olson<br />

Kate O’Neill<br />

Rita & Tom O’Neill<br />

Erica Oothoudt<br />

Kenyon Opp<br />

LaVilla & John Opp<br />

Marilyn Opperude<br />

Natalie Orosco<br />

Tracy Ostrum<br />

Ric<strong>hard</strong> Ott<br />

Mary Kay & Ric<strong>hard</strong> Ottenbacher<br />

Susan & Dennis Owen<br />

Danis Owens<br />

Kirk & Nancy Pandolfo<br />

Wayne & Christi Papke<br />

Parker’s Veterinary Clinic<br />

Robert & Denise Forte-Pathroff<br />

Erin Patton<br />

Erlys Paul<br />

Michael & Diane Paul<br />

Michele Paul<br />

Sherri & Vickie Paxon<br />

Jo Ann Payne<br />

Shirley & Neil Pedersen<br />

Paige Pederson<br />

Thomas & Susan Pederson<br />

Darla & Russ Pelton<br />

John & Tana Pendergast<br />

Wesley & Linda Perman<br />

Jason & Dana Petersen<br />

Beth Peterson<br />

Connie Peterson<br />

Dennis & Rocksanne Peterson<br />

Donna Peterson<br />

Vicki Pfaff<br />

Ranada Davis & Genevieve Pfliger<br />

Stephanie Piatz<br />

Antonella Pippia<br />

Plaza Barber Shop<br />

Lee & Jolene Podoll<br />

Bette & Ric<strong>hard</strong> Poppe<br />

Florence Porsborg<br />

Michael & Theresa Porter<br />

Randy & Deborah Praus<br />

Aaron & Kimberly Preabt<br />

Pride Inc.<br />

Cynthia Psychos<br />

Tocker & Melanie Pudwill<br />

Dorothy Puklich<br />

Cheryl Purdy<br />

Robin Putnam<br />

Rebecca Quanrud<br />

Yune Quintero<br />

Norma Ralston<br />

Dr. & Mrs. Pablo Ramos<br />

David & Helen Rask<br />

David & Lynette Raymo<br />

Alyce Reasland<br />

Tom & Patti Regan<br />

Marlys & Jerry Reichenberg<br />

Henry & Mabel Reichert<br />

Susan Reinhiller<br />

Shawn & Cody Remboldt<br />

Melvin & Delores Remmick<br />

Renaissance Charitable<br />

Foundation<br />

Tammy & Wes Renner<br />

Ressler Chevrolet<br />

Peggy Reu<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Jay & Marjorie Coenen-Rice<br />

Kathy Ric<strong>hard</strong>s<br />

Vonette Richter<br />

Mike & Bonnie Ripplinger<br />

Kim & Brian Ritter<br />

Cory & Sarah Rixen<br />

Mary & Ric<strong>hard</strong> Robinson<br />

John & Pamela Roches<br />

Lyla Roehrich<br />

Monte Rogneby<br />

Rod & Marilyn Rohrer<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 14 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


Cindy Rohrick<br />

Tim Rohrscheib<br />

Patricia Rokusek<br />

Dorothy Rolfstad<br />

Teresa Roll<br />

Lonnie & Jennifer Romsaas<br />

Miguel & Melissa & Hadley Rosales<br />

Michelle Rose<br />

Susanne Rose<br />

Rod & Bonnie Rosene<br />

Julie Roswick<br />

Lutene Roth<br />

Eileen Rouse<br />

Nicole & Tim Rouse<br />

Ken & Kay Royse<br />

Milton III & Diane Farnsworth Rue<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>rine & Laurence Ruebel<br />

Runnings Farm and Fleet Store<br />

Runway Express Mart, Inc.<br />

Paul Rusch<br />

Don & Evelyn Russell<br />

Sheena Russell<br />

Robert & Caryl Rutten<br />

Tera Rutten<br />

Ryan Chevrolet<br />

Ric<strong>hard</strong> & Angela Sabot<br />

Jane Sahli<br />

Teresa Sahli<br />

Kevin & Cheryl Sailer<br />

Lisa & Scott Sailer<br />

Kenneth & Jacque Salwey<br />

Sam’s Club<br />

Wendy & Dale Sanderson<br />

Paul & Patricia Sandness<br />

Tamie Sauer<br />

Evangeline Sauter<br />

Judy, Adam & Ryan Sauter<br />

Kyle & Cydra Solberg Sauter<br />

Nadine Sauter<br />

Saxvik Homemakers<br />

Ramona & Cleaton Sayler<br />

Maryann Schaaf<br />

Cindy & Darin Schafer<br />

Nick & Deanna Schaff<br />

John & Mary Shaffer<br />

Tim & Lois Scharnhorst<br />

Danielle Scharnowske<br />

Carrie Scheett<br />

Jordan Schell<br />

Robert & Linda Schiermeister<br />

Ric<strong>hard</strong> & Robin Schimke<br />

Andy & Cheryl Schlotman<br />

Heide Schmaltz<br />

Amanda Schmidt<br />

Karen Schmidt<br />

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schmidt<br />

Cathy Schmitz<br />

Joyce & Darld Schmitz<br />

Eileen Schnaidt<br />

Bonnie Schneider<br />

Pamela Kennedy-Schneider<br />

Thomas Schneider<br />

Darin & Stacy Schock<br />

Thomas & Deborah Schoffstall<br />

Sara Scholl<br />

Karen Schramm<br />

Don & Linda Schuette<br />

Douglas & Jane Schulz<br />

Georgia Schulz<br />

Karen & Harold Schulz<br />

Allen & Robin Schumacher<br />

Fr. Patrick Schumacher<br />

Judy & Gerald Schumacher<br />

Larry & Theresa Schumacher<br />

Amy Jo Schutt<br />

Gerard Schwan<br />

Robert & Carol Schwan<br />

Pam & Dale Schwartz<br />

Janice Schwartzbauer<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Viola & Dennis Schwind<br />

Joyce Schwinkendorf<br />

James & Mary Lou Scott<br />

Tracy & Myrt Scott<br />

Seed of Hope Thrift Store<br />

James & Jani Seifert<br />

Lannon & Linda Serrano<br />

John & Glenda Klipstein Sevcik<br />

Josette & Robert Severson<br />

Terry & Cindy Severson<br />

Susan Sevitts<br />

William & Cheryl Shelbourn<br />

Jim & Marci Silrum<br />

Becky Silva<br />

Jody & Jacinda Simmons<br />

Connie Simonson<br />

Lillian Sinkula<br />

Phillip Sjoberg<br />

Breeann Sjol<br />

Cameo & Kiel Skager<br />

Linda Skogen<br />

Tanya Skurupey<br />

Iva Slag<br />

Peter & Annemarie Slemmer<br />

Betty Smith<br />

Brenda & Sean Smith<br />

Frederic & Linda Smith<br />

Marj Smith<br />

Duane & Beverly Sorby<br />

Steve & Sheri Sorby<br />

Carl & Beverly Sorensen<br />

Randi & William Sorensen<br />

Helen Sorlie Estate<br />

Clay & Ramona Sorneson<br />

Muriel & Franklin Soule<br />

Souris Valley Animal Shelter<br />

Neil Sou<strong>the</strong>r<br />

Gladys Speleroy<br />

Glennis Spier<br />

Steven & Joy Spotts<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Stack<br />

Karla & Monty Stack<br />

Kasie Stadig<br />

Loren & Patricia Stadig<br />

Mitch Stafford<br />

Russel & Shirley Staiger<br />

St. Alexius Environmental Services<br />

St. Alexius Telecommunications<br />

Dept<br />

Standing Rock/Fort Yates –<br />

Community High School<br />

Angel Stanhope<br />

Stan Puklich Chevolet<br />

Susan Starck<br />

Kelly Steckler<br />

Kara Steier<br />

Margie Stellwag<br />

Dan & Sandy Stephenson<br />

Jeff Stillwell<br />

Deon & Karin Stockert<br />

Evangeline Stockert<br />

Paul Stoehl<br />

Maudie Stoller<br />

Rose Stoller<br />

Ginger Stolz<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w & Jane Stone<br />

Arnold & Marlene Stoner<br />

Brianna Strahm<br />

Mary Strand<br />

Tim & Candy Streifel<br />

Sherry Stroh<br />

Paul & Brenda Stubbs<br />

Patricia Struchynski<br />

Margaret, Kelly & Peggy Suchy<br />

Shannon Suggs<br />

Tait & Jennifer Sundstrom<br />

Glennda Sutton<br />

Stacey Svanes<br />

Jessica & Daniel Swenson<br />

Mary Beth Swenson<br />

Dan & Joan Swisher<br />

Sonja Taix<br />

Phyllis Tarnasky<br />

Sharon Taylor<br />

Kathy Telenga<br />

Ronald & Linda Terfehr<br />

Sheryl Terry<br />

Lila Teunissen<br />

The Bismarck Tribune<br />

Donna & Kenneth Thiede<br />

Dave & Kelly, Kyle Thiele<br />

James Thiele<br />

Cathie & Francis Thill<br />

Marie Thill<br />

Becky Thilmony<br />

Allan & Patti Thomas<br />

Leellen Thomason<br />

Alice Thompson,<br />

Eric & Susan Thompson<br />

Kelvin & Valarie Thompson<br />

Martin & Nancy Thompson<br />

Milo & Lyla Thompson<br />

Craig & Robin Thorstenson<br />

LeeAnn Thorstenson<br />

Robert & Dawn Thuen<br />

Barbara Tietz<br />

Mitchell & Renee Tjaden<br />

Peggi Tobias<br />

Jerry Toman<br />

Sherri Toman<br />

Bob & Linda Tonolli<br />

Dennis & JaneMarie Torgerson<br />

Cheryl & Stuart Tracy<br />

Marla Trail<br />

Thomas & Ginger Trousdale<br />

Dr. D.J. & Elaine Trzpuc<br />

Jim & Marlene Tschaekofske<br />

Wendy Tschida<br />

F.L. Tschosik<br />

Sarah Tuck<br />

Lois & Dean Tveter<br />

Deb & Charlie Tweet<br />

Leon & Audrey Uhrich<br />

Margueriite Ulmer<br />

Harold & Yvonne Umber<br />

Reed & Roberta Unterseher<br />

Randall & Pamela Upgren<br />

US Foodservice<br />

Jennifer Vaage<br />

Kathy VanBrocklin<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Vandemoer<br />

Rita Vandaalen<br />

Ron & Glenda VanderLinden<br />

David & Nicola Vasbinder<br />

Grant & Angel Veen<br />

Jennifer & Brent Veil<br />

Veracity Motors, Inc.<br />

John & Marlys Verwey<br />

Frank & Susanne Vetsch<br />

Denice Vetter<br />

Mat<strong>the</strong>w & Jolene Vidal<br />

Frances Vobr<br />

Gertrude Vold<br />

Kristie Voeller<br />

Scott & Tamra Volkert<br />

Alicia Vollmers<br />

Chad & Michelle Vollmers<br />

Jennifer Vos<br />

Maureen & Myles Vosberg<br />

Wachter Middle School<br />

Darlina Wagner<br />

Vicki Wagner<br />

Al & Mary Wahl<br />

Clark & Brenda Wahl<br />

Teri Wahl<br />

Timothy & Melissa Wahlin<br />

James & Melissa Wahlman<br />

Kristi Walcker<br />

15<br />

Donnita Wald<br />

Jason & Jessie Wald<br />

Tina Wald<br />

Michelle Wall<br />

Thomas & Sandy Wallner<br />

Wal-Mart Supercenter #1534<br />

Mike & Marion Walter<br />

Clinton & Cheri Wanek<br />

Aaron Wangler<br />

Marlys Ward<br />

Kim Riedlinger- Wassim<br />

Holly Watts<br />

Brad Webster<br />

Susan & Robert Wefald<br />

James & Katja Weiand<br />

Justin Weichel<br />

Mark & Diane Weide<br />

Brenda Weigel<br />

Darlene Weigel<br />

Kailey & Lucas Weigel<br />

Kevin Weigel<br />

Stephanie Weigel<br />

David & Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Weisenberger<br />

Jessica Weiss<br />

Susan & Jeff Welch<br />

Christie Iverson & Gregory Wentz<br />

George & Elaine Wentz<br />

Cheri & Don Wenzel<br />

Marianne & Don Wenzel<br />

Vernie Werner<br />

West <strong>Central</strong> Service Center<br />

Stella Westmeyer<br />

West River Vet Clinic<br />

John & Linda Westbee<br />

Susan Westgard<br />

JoAnn Wetsch<br />

Janine Wetzel<br />

Larry & Kathryn White<br />

Whiting Oil & Gas Corp.<br />

Amber Wickham<br />

Michelle & Tim Wiedrich<br />

Pete & Deanne Wiens<br />

Mark & Terri Wilhelm<br />

Leslie Wilkie<br />

Linda & Carlyle Will<br />

Sandra & Vincent Williams<br />

Nancy Willis<br />

W. Kenneth & Cynthia Willmann<br />

JuLann & Scott Wiseman<br />

Melissa Whitney<br />

Terry & Vera Woelber<br />

Lynn & Jeanne Wolf<br />

Renae Wolff<br />

Nicole Wolfswinkel<br />

Patty & Larry Wood<br />

Terry & Sally Wood<br />

Kristina Woodall<br />

Julie & Douglas Woodworth<br />

Don & Linda W<strong>right</strong><br />

Nicole W<strong>right</strong><br />

Kim & Myron Wutzke<br />

Greg Wysk<br />

Melanie & Kiley Yates<br />

Wayne Yeager<br />

Youth Football League, Inc<br />

Lyle & Jackie Zachmeier<br />

Audrey Furness Zahm<br />

Christy & Scott Zainhofsky<br />

Terry & Bonnie Zander<br />

Jocelyn Zent<br />

Alice Zerr<br />

William & Ruth Zerr<br />

Reuben & Ellen Ziegenhagel<br />

Brooke & Wade Zimmerman<br />

Gwen Zingg<br />

Adopter Members<br />

Nicole Ackermann<br />

Shara Adams<br />

Steve Arso<br />

Pat & Jessica Balvitsch<br />

Jason & Stephanie Bankston<br />

Randy & Candace Baumgartner<br />

Susan Bednarz (2)<br />

Becca Beitelspacher<br />

Elizabeth Boone<br />

Chris & Jodi Brown (2)<br />

Kevin & Stacy Cederstrom<br />

Kevin & Shannon Chaussee<br />

Matt & Mandy Cook<br />

Karen Crawford (2)<br />

Gary & Heide Delorme<br />

Curtis Demke<br />

Nathan Dokken<br />

Roy & Jill Feist<br />

Kelli Folk<br />

Bradley & Bonnie Foss<br />

Sue & Lynn Glock<br />

Jackie Gullickson<br />

Danielle Hanna<br />

Sharon Hartmann<br />

Eric & Janelle Henninger<br />

Sheldon Herr<br />

Michael Hertz<br />

Drew & Amber Hetletved<br />

Erik & Susan Holland<br />

John Huddleson<br />

Rita & Jerry Huffman<br />

Jon & Fran Joersz<br />

Jessamyn Johnson<br />

Gary & Connie Kalanek<br />

Doug & Nora Kane<br />

Sheri Kelly<br />

Tom & Jody Kraft (2)<br />

Lisa & Doug Kruckenberg<br />

Joshua Lapp<br />

Ray & Karen Larson<br />

Lee, Jeremy & Heidi<br />

Erin Maslowski<br />

Yvette Mat<strong>the</strong>ws<br />

Jordan & Kala Means (2)<br />

Brian Moritz<br />

Keith & Nancy Nelson<br />

Laura & Matt Nelson<br />

Melissa Ness<br />

Cindy Niemann<br />

Virginia O’Brien<br />

Elizabeth Odegard<br />

Jodi & Gayle Olson<br />

Wayne & Christi Papke (2)<br />

Terry & John Ringland<br />

Katie & Casey Rogstad<br />

Rod & Marilyn Rohrer<br />

Sean Sadaj<br />

Colleen Sand<br />

Nadine Sauter & Tami Leibel<br />

Timothy Scheid<br />

Norma Sims & Hank Beck<br />

Pamela & Michael Stein<br />

Margaret & Kelly Suchy<br />

Scott Tengesdal<br />

Tory & Michelle Thompson<br />

Brian & Lena Trondson<br />

Jason & Jessie Wald<br />

Brittney Walter<br />

Neal Wetzstein<br />

Melissa Will<br />

Cassandra Wilmoth<br />

Mike & Jo Wilson<br />

Mike Wilson<br />

Laurie & Ric<strong>hard</strong> Wolfe<br />

Sherry & Kent Yancey<br />

Focus On All Fours


Memorials:<br />

People to Remember:<br />

In loving memory of Bradley<br />

Bavendick from Joanne &<br />

Frank Bavendick<br />

In memory of Rae Bloom from<br />

Jeanette Kieper/Rae Bloom<br />

Estate<br />

In memory of Charlotte Brink<br />

from Iva Slag<br />

In memory of Bertha Deringer,<br />

beloved mo<strong>the</strong>r of Cindy<br />

Schatz & Edna Deringer from<br />

Henry & Mabel Reichert<br />

In memory of Bob Fears, a<br />

relative in Montana from Janice<br />

Schwartzbauer<br />

In loving memory of Beverly<br />

(Wrangham) Fode, a very<br />

special lady. From Harold &<br />

Vonny<br />

In memory of Brenda Graner<br />

from Darlene Graner<br />

In memory of Douglas Grenz<br />

from Danna & Paul Fitterer<br />

In loving memory of Bev Hanson<br />

from Terry & Lori Bruner<br />

In loving memory of Betty Hicks<br />

from Becky Thilmony<br />

In memory of Arlene Holm from<br />

Joyce & Darld Schmitz<br />

In loving memory of my aunt,<br />

Ruth Kaelberer from Peggy<br />

Reu<strong>the</strong>r<br />

In loving memory of Fred Kist,<br />

a respected business man and<br />

a great friend to many. He<br />

had a heart of gold and will<br />

be missed by all those that<br />

knew him. His legacy lives on<br />

because of <strong>the</strong> kind, gracious<br />

and respected man that he was.<br />

With love from his dear friends<br />

and family.<br />

In memory of Billie Klein from<br />

Neil & Shirley Pedersen<br />

In memory of Jodi Lindley of<br />

New Town from Dean & Lois<br />

Tveter<br />

In loving memory of Kathy<br />

Martineson from Sue<br />

Buchholz and everyone at<br />

CDHS<br />

In memory of Rose Mattson from<br />

James & Darlene Eliasson. In<br />

loving memory of our aunt,<br />

Rose Mattson, who passed<br />

away in early November. She<br />

will be greatly missed. From<br />

Roger & Paige Mattson<br />

In loving memory of Sandy Mees<br />

from Dennis & Jennifer Boger<br />

In loving memory of Joseph<br />

Meier from Darlene Meier,<br />

Norma Boutrous<br />

In loving memory of Denise<br />

Meyers, who loved animals.<br />

From Audrey Furness Zahm.<br />

In memory of Freida Mintes<br />

from Jacquilynn Bratz<br />

In loving memory of Garrett<br />

Monzolowsky from <strong>the</strong> Regan<br />

Family<br />

In memory of Jan Nelson from<br />

Kevin & Sandi Axt<br />

In memory of Anna Njos from<br />

Daryl & Diane Gronfur<br />

In memory of Ervin Njos from<br />

Daryl & Diane Gronfur<br />

In memory of Noel R Noakes<br />

from Michelle & Timothy<br />

Wiedrich<br />

In loving memory of Stan<br />

Puklich from his friends<br />

and associates, Robert &<br />

Denise Forte-Pathroff, Jill<br />

Carter, Brenda & Tim Kellar,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Service Department at<br />

Stan Puklich Chevrolet, Carol<br />

Krause, Sue Buchholz, <strong>the</strong><br />

Ryan Family Dealerships of<br />

Minot, Williston and Bismarck,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Dacotah Foundation,<br />

<strong>the</strong> children of Judy Perius<br />

(Puklich) - Jerry Perius, Teresa<br />

Picha, Mary Aydt, Tammy<br />

Massey, Kristi Perius & Lisa<br />

Bochet, Karen & Harold<br />

Schulz, Tracy & Adele Koenig,<br />

Jim & Marci Silrum, Daniel &<br />

Diane Mock, Chad & Michelle<br />

Vollmers, Marlan & Barb<br />

Haakenson, Creative Spirits,<br />

Scott & Tamra Volkert, Melvin<br />

& Delores Remmick, Allan &<br />

Patti Thomas, everyone at The<br />

Bismarck Tribune<br />

In memory of Tim Ralston from<br />

Beth Peterson<br />

In memory of Ellen Russell from<br />

Iva Slag<br />

In memory and honoring <strong>the</strong> life<br />

of Lydia Schatz from Cheri<br />

Jessen<br />

In memory of Jeffrey Socha<br />

from Kirk & Nancy Pandolfo<br />

In memory of Marian Sorenson<br />

from Marcella Lund<br />

In memory of Blondie Sorlie<br />

from Brenda & Sean Smith<br />

In loving memory of my mom &<br />

dad, Art & Ardella Strand<br />

and grandparents, Joe &<br />

Stella Bessaw from Jo Ann<br />

Payne.<br />

In memory of Jim Taylor from<br />

Dean & Lois Tveter<br />

In loving memory of Alvin<br />

Tescher from LoEtta Feigert<br />

In loving memory of Paula<br />

Tunseth from Terry & Bonnie<br />

Zander<br />

In loving memory of James<br />

Wetsch from Joann Wetsch<br />

In memory of Mildred<br />

Youngblood from Terry &<br />

Signy Leischner<br />

In memory of Edward Yunker<br />

from DuWayne & Mavis<br />

Baranyk<br />

In loving memory of Alfred Hartl,<br />

from Annette Bjornstad<br />

Pets to Remember:<br />

In memory of Betty Slowik,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Tony Slowik. From George &<br />

Linda Linz, Jeff Homan & June<br />

Weisbeck<br />

In memory of Bobcat who<br />

was much loved by Jim<br />

Breidenbach & Kathleen<br />

Nordstrom from George &<br />

Linda Linz, Dr. Barb Espe<br />

In loving memory of my Brady<br />

from Cheri Jessen<br />

In memory of Buster, beloved<br />

family dog of Mark & Kitter<br />

Hawks. From Dave & Deb<br />

Larson<br />

In loving memory of Carlton,<br />

Juneberry & Ramsey -<br />

beloved shelter animals who<br />

had a warm and loving home to<br />

spend <strong>the</strong>ir last days. From Lee<br />

& Jolene Podoll<br />

In memory of Champina from<br />

Aaron Wangler<br />

In memory of Chance from Jan<br />

& Sherman Johnson, Reed &<br />

Roberta Unterseher<br />

In memory of Cinny, beloved<br />

friend of Larry & Patty Wood<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman<br />

In memory of Cruise Sauter<br />

from Kyle & Cydra Solberg<br />

Sauter<br />

In loving memory of Fred Grenz,<br />

beloved dog of Sheree Grenz &<br />

Cory Howery from Andy, Vicki,<br />

Bobbi & Razscal<br />

In memory of Graycie, beloved<br />

Weimaraner of Dirk & Lori<br />

Kuntz & Family from JT &<br />

Missy Kuntz.<br />

In loving memory of Gunnar,<br />

beloved canine of Terri Sahli<br />

from Sue Buchholz<br />

In memory of Harley & Asher<br />

from Richie Leblang<br />

In loving memory of Hugh<br />

Hefner, <strong>the</strong> beloved cat with<br />

<strong>the</strong> sad eyes from Marilyn<br />

Opperude. In loving memory<br />

of Hugh, <strong>the</strong> old man kitty that<br />

enjoyed living out his final<br />

years at <strong>the</strong> shelter. From Lee<br />

& Jolene Podoll<br />

In loving memory of my dog,<br />

Jade. She was a good dog and<br />

I miss her. I am glad that I was<br />

able to make her last years<br />

happy ones. From Maryls Ward<br />

In loving memory of Joey<br />

Rhodes, beloved canine<br />

companion of Alicia & Steve<br />

Rhodes. In loving memory of<br />

Joey Rhodes, beloved dog of<br />

Alicia & Steve Rhodes. What<br />

we have once enjoyed, we can<br />

never lose. All that we love<br />

deeply, becomes a part of us.<br />

From Gary & Colleen Garland<br />

In loving memory of Lacy,<br />

beloved feline of Dr. Barb Espe<br />

from Sue Buchholz<br />

In loving memory of Lestat,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Martin & Anne Green & Family<br />

from Cathie & Francis Thill, Dr<br />

Barb Espe<br />

In loving memory of Manfred &<br />

Mopsie from Leola Allen &<br />

Ernie Conry<br />

In memory of Marty, <strong>the</strong> beloved<br />

cat of Mary Johnston from Paul<br />

& Patricia Sandness<br />

In loving memory of Max from<br />

Harold & Marvel Lue Harter<br />

In loving memory of Millie,<br />

beloved canine companion<br />

of Marie Nelson from your<br />

co-workers, Jamie Olson, Mike<br />

Sandal, Peggy Anderson, Pat<br />

Frohlich, Ken Heitkamp, Sandy<br />

Williams, Ashlee Link, Gladys<br />

Botz, Shannon Friedt, Marlene<br />

Larson, Linda Kue<strong>the</strong>r, Judy<br />

Froseth, Priscilla Deschene,<br />

Renee Ulmer and Terri<br />

Wilhelm.<br />

In memory of Missy, beloved<br />

canine companion of Bill &<br />

Delcie Light from Fred & Judy<br />

Bott<br />

In loving memory of Missy<br />

Beazley, a wonderful old kitty<br />

owned by Jim & Carol Beazley,<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman.<br />

In loving memory of Mott, beloved<br />

shelter dog that just needed to<br />

have a chance at happiness and<br />

had a warm, safe and loving<br />

home until <strong>the</strong> end. From Lee<br />

& Jolene Podoll, Dr Barb Espe<br />

In loving memory of Muffy,<br />

beloved dog of Peggy Ledahl-<br />

Schmidt from Francis & Cathie<br />

Thill<br />

In loving memory of Pebbles,<br />

beloved cat of Jim & Marie<br />

Nelson from Dave & Peggy<br />

Anderson, Karen Schramm<br />

In loving memory of Ramsey,<br />

a sweet young dog that just<br />

needed a second chance at love<br />

from Thomas Hammerel<br />

In loving memory of Roger,<br />

beloved feline companion<br />

of Chris Hendrickson &<br />

Family from Marj Smith, Sue<br />

Buchholz, Dr Barb Espe<br />

In memory of Ronnie Flaten<br />

from Brian & Paula Grosinger<br />

In memory of Rueban, beloved<br />

Chocolate Lab of Shan & Jerrea<br />

Kuntz & Family from JT &<br />

Missy Kuntz.<br />

In memory of our three beloved<br />

pets, Sarge, Cheyenne<br />

& Maverick. They live in<br />

our memories now. From<br />

Meredy<strong>the</strong> Bagley<br />

In loving memory of Scrappy.<br />

We miss you terribly and think<br />

of you often. Thank you for<br />

finding us and spending 15<br />

years in our family. Thank you<br />

for helping me at my ice cream,<br />

sitting with us at bonfires,<br />

sitting on <strong>the</strong> dock with us,<br />

jumping in <strong>the</strong> boat & making<br />

yourself at home, running relay<br />

races up and down <strong>the</strong> stairs,<br />

teaching Ratty <strong>the</strong> ropes, and<br />

your loving head butts. Love<br />

you. Frank, Susanne, Killer,<br />

Ratty & Kira Vetsch.<br />

In memory of Skipper, beloved<br />

dog of LeRoy & Twyla<br />

Zimmerman from Dave &<br />

Peggy Anderson<br />

In loving memory of Stretch, <strong>the</strong><br />

beloved lobby cat at CDHS. He<br />

was quite <strong>the</strong> little character<br />

and had a full life at CDHS<br />

riding on his “stretch” limo and<br />

sunning himself outdoors. He<br />

charmed all that he met and<br />

will be greatly missed by all.<br />

From all his friends and family<br />

at CDHS. In loving memory<br />

of Stretch. He stole <strong>the</strong> hearts<br />

of all that he met. He will be<br />

greatly missed. From Andrea<br />

Hoffman, Lee & Jolene Podoll,<br />

Marj Smith, Dr. Barb Espe,<br />

Francis & Cathie Thill. In<br />

loving memory of Stretch, who<br />

was loved beyond measures by<br />

all who met him. There is no<br />

death, only a change of worlds.<br />

From Gary & Colleen Garland<br />

In memory of Tia, beloved canine<br />

companion of Kelly & Sue<br />

Helgeson from Terry & Cindy<br />

Severson<br />

In memory of Toby, beloved feline<br />

companion of Gail McNullen<br />

& Tim Dockter from Wayne &<br />

Christi Papke<br />

In memory of Tucker, beloved dog<br />

of Ron & Laure Turner from<br />

Dave & Peggy Anderson<br />

In loving memory of Velcro,<br />

a beloved, sweet and<br />

entertaining kitty. We will<br />

all miss his wet kisses and<br />

humorous antics. From Lee &<br />

Jolene Podoll, <strong>the</strong> CDHS staff<br />

Memorials from<br />

Dr Barb Espe:<br />

In loving memory of Carlton,<br />

beloved feline at CDHS<br />

In loving memory of Cinder,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Dan & Jessica Swenson<br />

In loving memory of Danke,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Tim & Belinda Garey<br />

In loving memory of Ebeneezer,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Gerry & Ray Dockter<br />

In loving memory of Fiesta,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Wendy Curry<br />

In loving memory of Gulliver,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Angela Uhlich<br />

In loving memory of Ivy, beloved<br />

canine companion of Dave &<br />

Elaine Schlinger<br />

In loving memory of Jerzee,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Scott & Lisa Sailer<br />

In loving memory of K.C., beloved<br />

canine companion of Michelle<br />

Harris<br />

In loving memory of Kitty & Cat,<br />

beloved feline companions of<br />

Donald Hoesel<br />

In loving memory of Lucy,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Lynnea & Clayton Ritz<br />

In loving memory of Marcel,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Jane & Dan Halverson<br />

In loving memory of Missy,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Kimberly & Mark Boettcher<br />

In loving memory of Puppi,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Jason Shillingstad<br />

In loving memory of Ren, beloved<br />

canine companion of Burnell<br />

Fandrich<br />

In loving memory of Sally,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Donna Keller<br />

In loving memory of Scamp,<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 16 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


eloved feline companion of<br />

Vonnie & Harvey Haakenson<br />

In loving memory of Sequoia,<br />

beloved canine companion<br />

of Lynn Gullickson & Chris<br />

Gullickson<br />

In loving memory of Smokey,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Joan & Bob Nordstrom<br />

In loving memory of Tobby,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Gail McMullen<br />

In loving memory of Tomas,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Jennifer & Tait Sundstrom<br />

In loving memory of Turbo,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Jennifer Hoff<br />

In loving memory of Willie,<br />

beloved canine companion of<br />

Borgie Kloster<br />

In loving memory of Zipper,<br />

beloved feline companion of<br />

Joan & O.W. Yunker<br />

Honors:<br />

In honor of Gary & Colleen<br />

Garland Anniversary &<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Christmas. Happy Anniversary<br />

& Merry Christmas from Larry<br />

& Patty Wood<br />

In honor of Spencer Burch’s<br />

birthday. Happy birthday<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman<br />

In honor of Sheldon Loftsgard’s<br />

birthday. Happy Birthday<br />

Sheldon from Mary Loftsgard,<br />

Maudie & Rose Stoller<br />

In honor of Bert & Debbie<br />

Patterson. Merry Christmas<br />

from Karla & Monty Stack<br />

In honor of Zac Melgaard for<br />

earning <strong>the</strong> rank of Eagle<br />

Scout. From Arta Leno<br />

In honor of my sisters, Joan<br />

Onstad, Carol Althaus<br />

& Sylvia Olson. Merry<br />

Christmas from Arta Leno<br />

In honor of Larry & Patty<br />

Wood’s birthdays. Happy<br />

birthday from Daryl & Virginia<br />

Kerzman<br />

In honor of William & Verena<br />

Ekberg’s marriage.<br />

Congratulations on your<br />

marriage from Denise Brown.<br />

In honor and memory of Elmer<br />

& Evelyn Klipstein from<br />

John Sevcik & Glenda Klipstein<br />

Sevcik<br />

In honor of Jeff Fremming.<br />

Merry Christmas from Beth &<br />

Michael Fremming<br />

In honor of Colleen Garland’s<br />

birthday. Happy birthday<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman,<br />

Larry & Patty Wood<br />

In honor of our precious rescue<br />

dog, Sassie from Joe & Marge<br />

Ellefson<br />

In honor of Viki Lee Renken’s<br />

Birthday & Christmas.<br />

Happy Birthday & Merry<br />

Christmas from Larry & Patty<br />

Wood<br />

In honor of Tim Riegel. Merry<br />

Christmas from Karla & Monty<br />

Stack<br />

In honor of Bill & Gail Baron<br />

from Jerry Toman, Jan<br />

Cronquist & Lee Toman<br />

In honor of our daughter, Sheila<br />

Leary from Jim & Gail Leary<br />

In honor of Bev Keesey’s<br />

The babysitters’ club by Tom Pederson<br />

It was a Sunday afternoon when Susan called<br />

from CDHS; she had gone out to help care for <strong>the</strong><br />

dogs just rescued from a puppy mill near Scranton.<br />

There was a fresh litter of pups whose mo<strong>the</strong>r was<br />

too sick to care for <strong>the</strong>m and no one was going to<br />

be around that evening for <strong>the</strong> overnight feeding.<br />

“I need to bring <strong>the</strong>m home just for <strong>the</strong> one<br />

night”, she explained. Well, as I’m writing this,<br />

it’s 45 days later and we just returned <strong>the</strong>m this<br />

afternoon. Here’s our story.<br />

The first few weeks were <strong>the</strong> most labor-intensive;<br />

feedings every 3-4 hours around <strong>the</strong> clock,<br />

each session lasting a minimum of 90 minutes.<br />

We quickly settled into a routine, Susan was<br />

“input”, initially using a syringe, but within a few<br />

days getting <strong>the</strong>m used to a bottle. I learned that<br />

feeding nipples came in different flow rates as we<br />

went through every variation. However, <strong>the</strong> pups<br />

couldn’t distinguish between <strong>the</strong> bottle and my<br />

nose, which was extremely popular. My assignment<br />

in <strong>the</strong> feeding process was preparation and<br />

output. Before each pup was fed, I would clean it<br />

with a wet cloth and towel. After <strong>the</strong> feeding, I’d<br />

massage and bounce <strong>the</strong> infant around to facilitate<br />

“output”; which isn’t nearly as glamorous as it<br />

sounds. At this point <strong>the</strong>ir eyes hadn’t opened,<br />

<strong>the</strong>y weighted about a pound each and when set<br />

down <strong>the</strong>y would slide around on <strong>the</strong>ir bellies.<br />

We kept <strong>the</strong>m in an eighty degree temp room,<br />

at first in a plastic wading pool and later with a<br />

2 ½ ft high fence. As <strong>the</strong> pups grew older, we<br />

observed <strong>the</strong>ir progress, eyes opening, learning<br />

to walk, needle teeth popping through and finally<br />

developing <strong>the</strong>ir individual barks. I should admit<br />

at this point that we didn’t have kids and although<br />

we’ve raised a number of kittens and puppies, this<br />

was my first experience with fresh borns. I found<br />

invaluable information on <strong>the</strong> Internet, but <strong>the</strong><br />

real help was advice from <strong>the</strong> staff at CDHS, Jerry<br />

Buchholz and his staff at Bismarck Animal Clinic.<br />

Jerry actually saved <strong>the</strong> life of little Barry when he<br />

became sick and required an overnight stay at <strong>the</strong><br />

Clinic.<br />

Yeah, Barry – we did name <strong>the</strong>m all. Bubba,<br />

Beyonce, Dora, Cruiser, Missy, Harry, Barry, and<br />

Larry. I won’t bore you with <strong>the</strong> details, but each<br />

name was based on a behavior or characteristic.<br />

Sure, I know <strong>the</strong>ir new families will rename <strong>the</strong>m,<br />

but those are <strong>the</strong> names we’ll remember.<br />

Our first break was about three weeks into <strong>the</strong><br />

project when we switched from bottle feeding to<br />

self-feeding. Although we’d still get up overnight to<br />

check on every<strong>thing</strong>, we finally were able to sleep<br />

for more than three hours at a time. I never realized<br />

what new parents go through, Kudos to <strong>the</strong>m.<br />

The biggest job since that point was keeping<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir quarters clean. We changed out <strong>the</strong> bedding<br />

4-5 times a day and Susan made a near-daily trip<br />

to <strong>the</strong> Laundromat in addition to <strong>the</strong> laundry we<br />

did at home. I found that <strong>the</strong> mere act of moving<br />

<strong>the</strong> guys from <strong>the</strong>ir soiled pen to <strong>the</strong> holding<br />

bucket and back to <strong>the</strong> newly cleaned pen brings<br />

on ano<strong>the</strong>r round of “output”-- several times to<br />

<strong>the</strong> point where we’d need to do a second round<br />

of new pads within 20 minutes of <strong>the</strong> first. That,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> staggering gait when <strong>the</strong>y started walking<br />

17<br />

birthday. Happy birthday<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman,<br />

Larry & Patty Wood<br />

In honor of Lonnie & Candy<br />

Kulseth. Merry Christmas<br />

from Karla & Monty Stack<br />

In honor of Chuck & Sandee<br />

Peterson’s birthdays. Happy<br />

Birthday from <strong>the</strong> Wisemans<br />

In honor of Jena Arteseros.<br />

Merry Christmas from Beth &<br />

Michael Fremming<br />

In honor of Adrianna Raile’s<br />

1st birthday. Happy birthday<br />

from your Grandpa<br />

In honor of Tommy & Lexi.<br />

Merry Christmas from Auntie<br />

Stacey<br />

In honor of Bev & Phil Keesey.<br />

Merry Christmas from Larry &<br />

Patty Wood<br />

In honor of Gary & Colleen<br />

Garland’s anniversary.<br />

Happy anniversary from Daryl<br />

& Virginia Kerzman<br />

In honor of Nanc & Jim Skaret.<br />

Thank you for taking care of<br />

our cats while we were away.<br />

From Keith & Mary<br />

In honor of Allison Riegel. Merry<br />

Christmas from Karla & Monty<br />

Stack<br />

In honor of Jan. She cared deeply<br />

about all God’s creatures<br />

In honor of my friends, Jim &<br />

Judy Krance, who care so<br />

greatly for <strong>the</strong>ir animals. From<br />

Eileen Hannu<br />

In honor of Delores Friedt’s<br />

birthday. Happy birthday<br />

from Daryl & Virginia Kerzman<br />

In honor of Reece Clayton, a true<br />

animal enthusiast. With love<br />

from Mom & Dad<br />

In honor of Daryl & Virg<br />

Kerzman Anniversary<br />

& Christmas. Happy<br />

Anniversary & Merry Christmas<br />

from Larry & Patty Wood<br />

In honor of Mark Gray. Merry<br />

Christmas from Beth &<br />

Michael Fremming<br />

In honor of Doris Dale. Merry<br />

Christmas from Karla & Monty<br />

Stack<br />

led to referring to <strong>the</strong>m collectively as <strong>the</strong> S**T<br />

Zombies, a term that stuck even after <strong>the</strong>y became<br />

more agile.<br />

The most rewarding part of our project was<br />

PlayTime; once or twice a day we spread out<br />

sheets and blankets in <strong>the</strong> sunroom and let <strong>the</strong>m<br />

run around until <strong>the</strong>y would fall asleep. My spot<br />

was on <strong>the</strong> floor where I was <strong>the</strong> base for an<br />

ongoing game of King of <strong>the</strong> Mountain. They also<br />

delighted in hauling around whatever objects <strong>the</strong>y<br />

would find and destroying Susan’s plants. And, of<br />

course output.<br />

We already have three dogs and four cats, all<br />

rescue pets of course. So keeping one isn’t an<br />

option, and frankly <strong>the</strong>re’s no way I could decide<br />

among <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong>y’re all special. But whoever is<br />

lucky enough to provide a forever home for one of<br />

my kids, know that you’re getting an extraordinary<br />

addition to your family. If you interested in seeing<br />

how my guys progressed and grew, I’ve posted a<br />

few videos at www.youtube.com/thormonster.<br />

Focus On All Fours


Open House<br />

CDHS supporters visit with some<br />

feline residents during <strong>the</strong> CDHS<br />

Open House. During December,<br />

CDHS invited city and county<br />

officials, long-time supporters and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>rs for an open house lunch and<br />

tour at <strong>the</strong> shelter.<br />

A Buck or So<br />

All Pets Veterinary Clinic<br />

Barney’s Tesoro – Mandan<br />

Bismarck Animal Clinic<br />

Bonanza<br />

Butcher Block Meats<br />

Cappucino on Collins<br />

Captain Jack’s Liquor – Mandan<br />

Captain Jack’s Liquor – North<br />

Captain Jack’s Liquor – South<br />

Cashman Nursery<br />

Cenex-Mandan<br />

Cenex-East Broadway<br />

<strong>Central</strong> Market – Mandan<br />

<strong>Central</strong> Market – Bismarck<br />

Creative Clay<br />

Cozy Creek Coffee & Gifts<br />

Crown Butte Kennels<br />

Cycle Hutt<br />

D’Fine Tanning & Hair Salon<br />

<strong>Dakota</strong> Pharmacy<br />

Doc’s Vet Clinic<br />

CDHS teams with marketamerica.com<br />

to earn money online<br />

When making your online purchases, please check out <strong>the</strong> new way that CDHS is earning money<br />

to help <strong>the</strong> animals. We have teamed up with marketamerica.com to earn money for any purchases<br />

made through <strong>the</strong> CDHS web portal.<br />

Through <strong>the</strong> website, www.marketamerica.com/cdhs, any purchases made help CDHS earn<br />

money and help <strong>the</strong> buyer earn money back as well (from 2 percent to 35 percent). Plus, if you refer<br />

someone to <strong>the</strong> website, you can also gain money back into your account (0.5 percent).<br />

The site is a portal to literally hundreds of online stores, plus marketamerica does promote some<br />

of <strong>the</strong>ir own products as well. You can access stores like Target, Wal-Mart, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s,<br />

Old Navy, Best Buy – basically just about any online store that you can think of.<br />

Getting started is easy. Log on to www.marketamerica.com/cdhs and register as a preferred<br />

customer. Click “sign in” in <strong>the</strong> upper <strong>right</strong>-hand corner, enter your e-mail address and select <strong>the</strong><br />

“No I am a new customer” option. Then just follow <strong>the</strong> prompts. Use <strong>the</strong> Search box at <strong>the</strong> top of<br />

<strong>the</strong> screen to find a specific item that you are shopping for, or use <strong>the</strong> Shop Partners link to find a<br />

specific online store.<br />

Jean Kranzler is our customer<br />

manager and her information is located<br />

on <strong>the</strong> website in case you have<br />

questions about <strong>the</strong> service. The<br />

service does not share your e-mail or<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r information with anyone unless<br />

you give permission.<br />

Sign up today and <strong>the</strong>n when<br />

you need to order some<strong>thing</strong> online,<br />

remember to log on through <strong>the</strong><br />

CDHS web portal address and you’ll<br />

be helping <strong>the</strong> critters at <strong>the</strong> shelter<br />

just by shopping. Bonita Beyonce<br />

Please support <strong>the</strong>se businesses that display CDHS donation canisters<br />

Dollar Store – Mandan<br />

Expressway Amoco<br />

Expressway C-Store<br />

Fiesta Villa<br />

Five Nations Arts<br />

Four Paws Inn<br />

Gas Plus<br />

Gourmet Doggy Diner<br />

Groomingdales<br />

Hair 2000<br />

Healthy Dog Center<br />

Heart River Animal Hospital<br />

Home Run C-Store<br />

In-Dog-Neat-O<br />

Interstate Vet Clinic<br />

Jay's Pawn Shop – Bismarck<br />

Jay's Pawn Shop – Mandan<br />

KT Animal Supply<br />

Ka<strong>the</strong>rine's Consignment & More<br />

Kirkwood Tesoro<br />

Kroll’s-North<br />

Lander’s Interstate Conoco<br />

Latitudes Gallery & Gifts<br />

Lewis & Clark Animal Hospital<br />

Little Caesar's Pizza<br />

Little Caesars Pizza – North<br />

Little Cottage Café<br />

Little Dukes (Cashwise gas station)<br />

M&H Gas<br />

Magnolias<br />

Mandan Public Library<br />

Midway Lanes<br />

Midway Liquor<br />

Missouri Valley Vet Clinic<br />

Mocha Momma’s – Mandan<br />

Norleen Conitz – State Farm<br />

Insurance – Mandan<br />

Northwind Home & Garden<br />

Pinehurst Veterinary Clinic<br />

Plaza Drug<br />

Polar Package<br />

Red Trail Petro & Pizza<br />

Rock’N 50’s Café<br />

Runnings Farm & Fleet – Bismarck<br />

Runnings Farm & Fleet – Mandan<br />

Sally’s Hair Care<br />

Schneider’s Flowerama<br />

Schwartz Chiropractic Center –<br />

Mandan<br />

Season’s Café<br />

Space Aliens Grill & Bar<br />

StaMart – Bismarck<br />

Stockman’s Supply Group<br />

Taco Del Mar – South<br />

Taco John’s – Mandan<br />

Taco John’s – North<br />

Taco John’s – South<br />

Taco John’s/Good Times –Bismarck<br />

The Bird House<br />

Treasures of <strong>the</strong> Sea & Earth<br />

Uni-Stop<br />

Uni-Stop – Mandan<br />

Urban Girl<br />

Village Mart<br />

West <strong>Dakota</strong> Meats<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 18 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter


“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Watch<br />

on <strong>Dakota</strong> Media Access - Channel 12,<br />

with host Rig Olsen<br />

Monday, Wednesday<br />

& Friday –11:30 a.m.<br />

Thursday – 7:30 p.m.<br />

Friday – 5:00 p.m.<br />

Saturday – 12:30 p.m.<br />

Also available online<br />

at dakotamediaaccess.org<br />

and cdhs.net.<br />

Produced by <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

and <strong>Dakota</strong> Media Access<br />

Become A cDHS memBer ToDAy!<br />

Memberships include a newsletter subscription. You will receive a complimentary<br />

one-year membership if you adopt a pet from <strong>the</strong> CDHS shelter. Memberships are<br />

tax-deductible to <strong>the</strong> extent of <strong>the</strong> law.<br />

Membership Categories (check one):<br />

____$10 - Junior (under 18) ____$150 - Pet Fanatic<br />

____$20 - Individual (1) ____$500 - CDHS Builder<br />

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____$50 - Dog Lover ____$2000-$4999 - Lifetime Benefactor<br />

____$50 - Cat Lover ____$5000+ - Lifetime Leader of <strong>the</strong> Pack<br />

____$100 - Business ____ Hush Puppy (Anonymous)<br />

Tax-Deductible Donation Categories:<br />

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____$25 - Adopt-A-Pet ad, published monthly in <strong>the</strong> Bismarck Tribune<br />

____$ _________ - monthly donation (CDHS will send an authorization<br />

form for your signature.)<br />

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Send to:<br />

CDHS, 2104 37th Street, Mandan, ND, 58554-8230 or call 667-2020.<br />

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<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />

Bismarck-Mandan’s<br />

NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER<br />

2104 37th Street, Mandan, ND 58554<br />

667-2020 / cdhs@btinet.net / www.cdhs.net<br />

Shelter Director, Sue Buchholz<br />

sbuchholz@btinet.net<br />

Office Manager, Carrie Roth<br />

Board of Directors:<br />

Cameo Skager, President - 2012*<br />

cksn@bis.midco.net<br />

Rita O’Neill, Vice President - 2011*<br />

oneilltr@bis.midco.net<br />

Karen Schwan Holman, Treasurer - 2012*<br />

Cathie Thill, Secretary - 2012*<br />

Monica Gainsforth - 2012*<br />

Anne Jorgenson Green - 2011*<br />

Robin Martin - 2011*<br />

Charlene Seifert - 2012*<br />

OPEN - 2011*<br />

(* Date term expires)<br />

CDHS is a nonprofit organization.<br />

January - March 2011 (Issue 1, Volume 51)<br />

Focus On All Fours is <strong>the</strong> official publication of<br />

CDHS and is published quarterly. Editor: Cameo<br />

Skager, Designer: Paige Mattson<br />

CDHS Shelter Hours<br />

Tuesday through Saturday<br />

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.<br />

Sunday and Monday<br />

closed<br />

CDHS Mission Statement<br />

Purpose: The purposes for which <strong>the</strong><br />

Corporation is organized are:<br />

1. To provide for, house, rehabilitate, and<br />

relocate lost, strayed or homeless animals.<br />

2. To provide appropriate medical services.<br />

3. To foster and promote humane treatment for all<br />

animals.<br />

4. To encourage proper responsibility by owners of<br />

animals in <strong>the</strong>ir care, training or control.<br />

5. To cooperate in <strong>the</strong> enforcement of laws that<br />

protect animals from cruelty or neglect.<br />

6. To promote spaying and neutering of companion<br />

animals to avoid unwanted litters.<br />

7. To help bring about a time when no more<br />

abused and/or abandoned animals will be<br />

destroyed anywhere.<br />

8. To do such acts and exercise such powers -<br />

within <strong>the</strong> law - as may be necessary,<br />

desirable or incidental to <strong>the</strong> carrying out of<br />

<strong>the</strong> purposes specified above.<br />

Focus On All Fours


www.cdhs.net<br />

Focus on all Fours<br />

2104 37th Street<br />

Mandan, ND 58554-8230<br />

“<strong>Doing</strong> great <strong>thing</strong>s for pets and people.”<br />

Adoptable Pets<br />

XL<br />

• neutered male<br />

special needs cat<br />

older adult<br />

• FIV positive<br />

• shorthair tabby<br />

• stray from<br />

Bismarck<br />

Impound<br />

Myron<br />

• longhair neutered<br />

male<br />

• abandoned at<br />

CDHS<br />

Delilah<br />

• female yellow lab<br />

cross<br />

• ADOB: Aug. 2010<br />

• rescue<br />

Cinda and pups<br />

NON-PROFIT<br />

ORGANIZATION<br />

U.S. POSTAGE PAID<br />

PERMIT NO. 419<br />

BISMARCK, ND 58501<br />

Puppies, Puppies<br />

Everywhere<br />

Shelby<br />

Fabian<br />

<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Dakota</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> 20 Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter

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