Issue 3 - Fall, 2008 - Michigan Humane Society

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President’s Notes 

THOUGHTS FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO 

As the 

state’s oldest 

and largest 

animal welfare 

organization, the 

Michigan Humane 

Society has long 

been known for 

doing virtually 

anything and 

everything for the 

animals of our 

community: 

investigating 

allegations of 

animal cruelty, 

rescuing animals 

from dire situations, accepting stray and 

owner-relinquished animals, adopting animals 

into loving homes, providing veterinary care, 

working to pass animal protection legislation, 

and much, much more. While our staff, Board 

of Directors, volunteers, and supporters like 

you can take much pride in what we do for 

the animals, it is clear that much more remains 

to be done in order to solve the problems of 

animal homelessness, abuse and neglect. 

Part of the solution to myriad animal issues 

is defining and creating what a healthy 

community looks like for the animals who 

reside there. Are animal control facilities 

adequate to handle the animals they are 

mandated to care for? Are there strong 

collaborative working relationships with 

animal rescue organizations, as well as easily 

accessible and affordable sterilization and 

preventative veterinary care programs? Do the 

residents of the community know where to 

find their lost animals? Are animal cruelty laws 

uniformly enacted and enforced? 

CHAIR OF 

THE BOARD 

Cheryl Lippert 

VICE CHAIRS 

Linda Axe 

Ed Powers 

SECRETARY 

Cheryl L. Phillips 

Photo by Jack Cruikshank 

These are just a few of the questions being 

asked as the Michigan Humane Society looks 

to the future and what our role in that healthy 

community should be. 

Envision a day when … 

• Every companion animal lives out his or 

her life in a loving home 

• Every companion animal receives the 

appropriate veterinary care for the duration of 

his or her life 

• No animal suffers from neglect or abuse 

• All animals – companion and wild – are 

valued for their vital roles in the community as 

a whole 

It does take a certain amount of creativity, 

as well as a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves 

and work together to achieve a common good. 

Animals ask for so very little – so please do 

what you can to help them. Opportunities 

abound, from acting as a temporary foster 

family for a litter of homeless kittens to taking 

part in our fundraising efforts, such as the 

Mega March for Animals. We invite you to 

join us at Hart Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 5 to help 

end animal homelessness. 

Other simple ways to help include 

promoting the use of identification tags, 

encouraging animal adoptions rather than the 

purchase of pets, or even passing out flyers 

about our low-cost sterilization program. 

Anything and everything you do is much 

appreciated, not only by us, but more 

importantly, by our four-legged friends. 

Cal Morgan 

President & Chief Executive Officer 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009 

TREASURER 

Dennis Harder 

DIRECTORS 

Madeleine Berman 

David L. Bialosky 

Elizabeth Correa 

Samantha Durakovic 

Tina Ford 

Sam Haberman 

Beverly Hall Burns 

Ross Lerner 

Lee Lien 

Denise Lutz 

Petra Pepellashi 

Rick Ruffner 

Bruce Thal 

MICHIGAN HUMANE 

SOCIETY SERVICES 

Adoption of Companion Animals 

Animal Behavior 

Assistance 

Animal Care/Protection Information 

Cruelty Investigation 

Education 

Legislative Advocacy 

Rescue of Injured Animals 

Reuniting Lost Animals 

With Their Guardians 

Shelter for Stray/ 

Abandoned/Unwanted Animals 

1% 

RETAIL OPERATIONS 

Spay/Neuter Program 

Veterinary Centers 

Volunteer Program 

Wildlife Care and Shelter 

WHERE YOUR 

MONEY GOES 

12% 

FUNDRAISING 

9% 

MANAGEMENT & GENERAL 

78% 

SHELTER, RESCUE, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS 

CHARITABLE HOSPITALS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS 

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HOW TO REACH US 

Detroit Center for Animal Care 

7401 Chrysler Drive 

Detroit, MI 48211 

Adoption Center – 313.872.3400 

Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004 

Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 

3600 W. Auburn Road 

Rochester Hills, MI 48309 



Berman Center for Animal Care 

900 N. Newburgh Road 

Westland, MI 48185 



Adoption Center Hours 

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m 

Veterinary Center Hours 

Mon.-Sat., by appointment 

The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality 

service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values. 

COVER STORY 

12 Helping Homeless Animals 

MHS works to change the faces 

of animal homelessness, and 

place more animals from the 

streets into loving homes 

Photo by Stephanie Herring 

Cruelty Investigation 

Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck 

& Highland Park 

313.872.3401 

Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Emergency Rescue 

Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck 

& Highland Park 

313.872.0026 

Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m 

Behavior Help Line 

248.650.0127 

Administrative Office 

30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 

248.283.1000 

Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

DEPARTMENTS 

2 President’s Notes 

4 Corporate Spotlight 

US-Mattress and Hill’s Science 

Diet partner with MHS 

5 Events Calendar 

6 Adoption Spotlight 

MHS launches pilot cat and kitten 

adoption program with PetSmart 

7 In Memory of a Dear Friend 

Pat Sparrow 

10 Paws for Applause 

Thanks to these groups 

for supporting MHS 

11 Ask the Vet 

Protecting your pet through microchipping 

14 MHS Holiday Store 

Shop for MHS holiday cards and gifts 

15 Event Tails 

A report of recent MHS events 

16 Kind Kids Honor Roll 

Kids’ donations support MHS 

Editor 

Nancy Gunnigle 

Contributors 

Tricia Brosnahan, Monica Celizic, Jack Cruikshank, 

Theresa Falzone, Kristy Graszak, Laura Maniaci, Lou 

Mika, Michelle Mooney, Wendy Mosella, Heather Pauli, 

Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Linda Reider, Nicole Reno, 

Mike Robbins, John Scharff, Filemon Vargas 

is published three times per year by the Michigan Humane Society 

30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 

Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 

MichigAnimals is designed by Signature Media, 

a division of the Detroit Media Partnership. 

Community Outreach 

Introducing educational 

presentations for adults 

8 Laws for Paws 

Animal welfare legislation update 

9 Pet Photo Gallery 

Photos of our readers’ adorable pets 

17 Fun for Kids 

Take the Wordsearch challenge 

and learn about animals in need 

18 Tribute Gifts 

Our loved ones’ celebrations, honors 

and memorials 

23 Celebrity Chat 

Detroit’s The Heidelberg Project 

award-winning artist Tyree Guyton 

The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and entertainment in support 

of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the generous support of our corporate 

partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a donation of $35 or more within the last 

12 months. 

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Corporate Spotlight 

Did you know that 69% of pet 

guardians let their pets sleep on 

the bed? 

Animal lovers know that providing 

such comfort to our cherished animal 

companions is but one small way we 

can repay their unconditional love and 

companionship. However, while spending 

by animal guardians in the U.S. on their 

pets has never been higher, animal 

homelessness and mistreatment remain 

widespread. 

In recognition of this great divide, the 

Michigan Humane Society announced a 

new partnership with US-Mattress, 

America’s leading online mattress retailer, 

and one of the largest mattress retailers in 

the Midwest. The organizations have 

joined forces to launch “Sleep Well,” a 

program designed around two goals: to 

deliver the perfect night’s sleep to people 

and the pets who share their lives, and at 

the same time, through funding of MHS 

programs, to positively impact animals 

who are currently without a home or in an 

abusive or neglectful situation. 

“A safe, comfortable place to sleep is 

one of life’s basic needs for humans and 

animals alike, but tens of thousands of 

animals right here in metro Detroit don’t 

experience that,” says Mike Robbins, 

director of marketing and communications 

for MHS. 

“Through this partnership, US-Mattress 

is committed to improving our 

communities by helping 

animals right in their 

own backyard.” 

Locally owned and 

headquartered in 

Brighton, US-Mattress 

operates two full-service 

stores in Macomb and 

Plymouth. But you don’t 

have to live nearby to 

experience their great 

customer service – you 

can order online at 

www.us-mattress.com. 

And to bring even more 

value to their customers, 

they provide free delivery 

nationwide! 

US-Mattress started 

as a small company with 

big ideas, and knowing 

that customers are the 

heart of the business, 

strives to provide an 

excellent shopping 

experience every step of 

the way by offering all the top brands, 

great service and knowledgeable experts to 

help you choose the right mattress. 

The “Sleep Well” partnership takes that 

commitment one step further. For every 

MHS supporter who purchases a mattress 

set through US-Mattress, whether in-store 

or online, the company will make a $100 

donation to the Michigan Humane Society. 

It’s easy – just tell them you heard about 

them from MHS, or enter the online order 

code “MHS.” 

“Whether one of their local stores 

is convenient to you, or you prefer to 

shop via the Internet, everybody can 

obtain the perfect night’s sleep and 

ensure the same for a local animal in 

need,” says Robbins. 

Not only is Hill’s Science Diet 

helping animals with the Science 

Diet Shelter Nutrition 

Partnership, which provides dog and 

cat food at no charge for the animals 

in MHS’ care, but this year, the 

company is proud to be the 

Presenting Sponsor of the third 

annual Mega March for Animals on 

Sunday, Oct. 5! 

Hill’s sponsorship of this event will 

build on the generosity of MHS supporters 

like you who want to help thousands of 

homeless animals in metro Detroit find a 

loving place to call home. 

Along with a good diet, exercise is 

important to keeping your pets healthy 

and happy – so bring them to Hart Plaza 

for the Mega March for Animals. You and 

your pets will have a great time while 

helping animals in need go from Homeless 

to Loved, One Step at a Time! 

For more information about the Mega 

March for Animals, see page 5. 


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We hope you will join us for these and other upcoming MHS events. 

For full details and our complete events calendar, visit www.michiganhumane.org! 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 

MEGA MARCH 

F O R A N I M A L S 

HELP THEM GO FROM… 

Events Calendar 

HOMELESS TO LOVED 

This year, tens of thousands of homeless animals who are scared, hungry and alone will 

depend on the Michigan Humane Society. Help transform animal lives from Homeless to 

Loved, One Step at a Time! Gather your family and friends, and join MHS for the third 

annual Mega March for Animals, a festive, family-friendly event that includes a 2-mile 

walk and other activities. It’s the largest walk for animals in Michigan! 

• No pre-registration is required, and there is no minimum donation to walk 

• Pets are welcome to walk on a leash or in a carrier; 

bring current vaccination records 

• To create your own web page and collect donations online, visit 

Presented By: 

www.michiganhumane.org 

HART PLAZA, DETROIT 

9 A.M.-1 P.M. 

Walk Information: 

1.866.MHUMANE, ext. 149 


Sponsored By: 

THURSDAY, OCT. 23 AND 

FRIDAY, OCT. 24 

Animal Welfare Conference 

Professionals from the animal welfare, 

animal control and veterinary fields, and 

volunteers from around the state, will 

gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Grand 

Rapids for the fifth annual Michigan 

Partnership for Animal Welfare (MPAW) 

Animal Welfare Conference, presented by 

the PETCO Foundation. The conference, 

Michigan’s premier animal welfare 

educational opportunity, will include a 

variety of sessions on today’s important 

animal issues. The public is welcome. To 

register, call 1.866.MHUMANE, ext. 117, 

or visit www.mpaw.org. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 

Here’s a look at MHS events 

scheduled for early 2009 

FEBRUARY 12 

2009 Telethon 

WXYZ-TV, Channel 7 

APRIL 19 

Bow Wow Brunch 

Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn 

MAY 2 & 3 

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo 

Detroit Zoo 

JUNE 7 

Spring Mutt March 

Grosse Pointe Shores 

Media Partners: 

JUNE 8 

Putts Fore Paws 

Forest Lake Country Club, 

Bloomfield Hills 



Adoption Spotlight 

CAT ADOPTION PROGRAM LAUNCHED AT PETSMART 

There were no astronauts in sight, 

but on Friday, Sept. 12, shoppers 

at a local pet-supply store 

witnessed one small step for MHS and 

one big pounce for feline-kind, as the 

Michigan Humane Society launched a 

pilot program for cat and kitten 

adoptions with the PetSmart at M-59 

and Adams in Rochester Hills. 

The store will house up to 10 

adoptable cats and kittens at a time, 

many coming directly from MHS 

temporary foster homes. In addition 

to reaching more potential adopters, 

this new venue will help free up foster 

homes so those volunteers can take 

in other cats in need of extra TLC 

before adoption. 

MHS adoption counselors will be onsite 

on Saturdays and Sundays, but 

adoptions can take place any time during 

regular store hours, seven days a week. 

The adoption costs and process will 

mirror that at MHS’ three adoption 

centers, and will include the same valuable 

adoption package. The featured cats and 

kittens will be pre-sterilized, current on 

vaccinations and pre-tested for feline 

leukemia. Adoptions include the MHS 

10-day health plan. 

Fifteen-month-old tortoiseshell Patches will be one of the first MHS cats to benefit from a new off-site adoption program. 

MHS is partnering with the PetSmart at M-59 and Adams in Rochester Hills, which will house several cats and kittens in its 

comfortable pet adoption area. Adopters can visit the store seven days a week to adopt a feline friend. 

And whether you adopt from an MHS 

adoption center or off-site, the support does 

not end the day you take your new family 

member home. MHS checks in with 

adopters at three post-adoption intervals. 

MHS is proud to partner with PetSmart 

to help more pets find loving homes. This 

will be especially important during the 

warmer months from April to October, 

when shelters everywhere are overflowing 

with homeless cats and kittens. 

Thank you, PetSmart! 



IN MEMORY OF A DEAR FRIEND: 

PAT SPARROW 

MHS will long benefit from the compassionate legacy of 

much-loved supporter and Board Member Pat Sparrow, 

pictured with her husband, David, at the MHS 2003 Bow 

Wow Brunch. 

On Jan. 22, 2008, the animals lost one 

of their best and most loyal friends 

with the passing of Pat Sparrow, 

who was a long-time member of the MHS 

Board of Directors and, in later years, the 

MHS Honorary Board. 

Pat’s service to the MHS began in the 

1980s, which was a tumultuous time for the 

organization. Pat established herself as a 

quiet force on the Board of Directors, 

*$100 – 4”x8” (your engraved text) 

*$500 – 8”x8” (your engraved text or logo) 

*$1,000 – 12”x12” (your engraved text or logo) 

• Buy one for yourself 

• In honor/memory of a person or pet 

• As a holiday gift for another pet lover 

• 100% tax deductible 

providing leadership combined with 

compassion and vision. According to one 

former Board member who had the privilege 

to work with her, she was “a guiding light” – 

a sentiment that we’re sure was shared by 

many. Pat’s service to the animals cared for 

by MHS can best be characterized as 

understated and never self-serving. She 

preferred to work behind the scenes most of 

the time, with the exception of having been a 

co-founder – and for several years a co-chair 

– of the Bow Wow Brunch. 

Pat and her husband, David, continually 

said “yes” to the animals through their 

generous support of the organization. She 

took great joy in having been a part of both 

the groundbreaking and building-dedication 

celebrations at the MHS Berman Center for 

Animal Care, especially as it was a project 

started in the early years of her tenure as a 

Board member, and one which she had 

previously been afraid would never come 

to fruition. 

Though Pat is no longer with us, her 

spirit will live on through her legacy of 

compassion toward the animals cared for by 

the MHS. She will be sorely missed, and we 

wish her family peace and comfort in 

knowing what a wonderful friend she was 

to all of us and that her memory will be 

honored for years to come. 

The attractive pavers, bearing your message or logo, will join the 

hundreds of others installed on the Joan Rodecker Entrance Plaza at 

the MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland. 

Community Outreach 

Cheryl Phillips, secretary of the MHS Board of 

Directors, is a member of the MHS Speaker’s Bureau, 

which offers presentations to adult groups with an 

interest in animal welfare. 

MHS SPEAKER’S 

BUREAU TAKES 

THE STAGE 

Educational presentations 

now reaching adult groups 

Photo by Ed Serecky 

In 1925, the Michigan Humane Society 

began its long heritage of educational 

initiatives with the launch of a formal 

humane program for school-age children. 

Earlier this year, MHS built on this strong 

foundation by training several members of 

its Humane Education Committee – 

consisting of staff, Board members and 

community members – to give 

presentations to adult groups and 

organizations. These volunteers are 

available to speak to any group that is 

interested in learning more about the MHS 

mission or related animal welfare topics. 

The MHS Speaker’s Bureau seeks to 

reduce companion animal homelessness 

and to promote humane values toward 

animals. 

Our first adult program, “How to 

Choose Your Perfect Paws,” encourages 

people to think ahead before choosing a 

companion animal. A key aspect of the 

program is promoting the adoption of pets 

from animal welfare organizations, as 

opposed to buying animals from pet stores, 

by discussing the pros and cons of the 

different choices available. In late fall, the 

Speaker’s Bureau will add more adult 

education programs to its lineup. 

If your workplace or another adult 

group is interested in a program, call 

248.283.1000. 


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Laws for Paws 

ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION UPDATE 

The Michigan Humane Society works to introduce, promote and advance animal welfare through the state Legislature. You can help! Join our 

Legislative Action Network to receive Legislative Action Alerts by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/legislation or call 1.866.MHUMANE. 

Bill/Issue Bill #(s) Description/Purpose Sponsor(s) MHS Position Reason for MHS Position Status 

State Legislation 

Dog Bites PA 206 Requires responsible Mayes Support This law encourages responsible VICTORY! Signed into 

ownership practices guardianship by requiring that law by the governor 

during a dog bite 

pet guardians remain at the 

incident 

scene of a dog bite until 

information has been exchanged 

with the injured party and 

medical services arrive. 

Animal Fighting SB 1405 Adds penalties for Thomas Support Senator Thomas introduced Referred to Senate 

animal fighting groundbreaking legislation Committee on Judiciary 

developed by MHS that would 

prohibit the solicitation of 

street fighting and possession of 

animal fighting video footage. 

Animal Hoarding, HB 5946 Defines animal hoarding, Warren Support MHS developed legislation Referred to House 

Tethering and increases protection for that would address the Committee on Judiciary 

Transportation tethered animals hoarding of animals, tethered 

dogs and the the safety of L 

pets during transportation 

Learn more: For more detailed information and the latest updates on these bills, visit www.michiganhumane.org/legislation. 

COMPANION ANIMAL 

WELFARE FUND 

A NEW, EASY WAY 

TO HELP ANIMALS 

COMING SOON! 

Beginning in spring 2009, taxpayers will 

have a new, convenient and easy way to 

donate funds to help homeless companion 

animals. Michigan tax forms will include 

an option for taxpayers to either designate 

a portion of their state income tax refund 

or make a voluntary donation to a new 

interest-bearing Companion Animal 

Welfare Fund in the state Treasury. The 

funds will be distributed through grants to 

animal shelters and rescue groups that 

implement creative adoption and 

sterilization programs. More information 

on how you can contribute to this fund will 

be available in the next issue of 

MichigAnimals! 

HERITAGE GUILD 

THE GIFT OF 

A LIFETIME 

FOR ANIMALS 

Your love for animals today can 

help prevent animal suffering for 

generations to come. By creating an 

estate plan that includes the Michigan 

Humane Society, you’ll help ensure MHS 

is here to protect and care for the 

animals in our communities well into 

the future. 

Designating the Michigan Humane 

Society as a beneficiary in your estate 

plan makes you eligible for membership 

in the MHS Heritage Guild, which has 

its own exclusive benefits. Among them 

is the opportunity to enroll in the new Pet 

Guardianship Program, which provides compassionate care for pets 

following the loss of their guardians. Estate gifts may be made through 

bequests, life insurance policies and many other planned giving options. 

For additional information on creating a legacy for animals, please call 

Tricia Brosnahan at 248.283.1000, ext 126. 


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MICHIGANIMALS PHOTO GALLERY 

Photo Gallery 

Photos of Michigan’s most adorable pets, sent in by our readers 

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1. Ralph and his frosty friend 

Lorraine Andary, Northville 

2. Joey falls asleep gift-wrapping 

Denise & Russ Lokuta, Southgate 

3. My best friend, Sophie 

Valerie Richards, Detroit 

4. Gracie, Molly & Bailey: 

“Who needs reindeer?” 

Sean & Terri Compton, Eastpointe 

5. Will – the light of her life 

Ellen Zehnder, Clarkston 

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6. Phoebe asks, “Who, me?” 

Sally Primo, Pontiac 

7. Daisy celebrates victory 

Carol Warner, Romeo 

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8. Bandit plays peekaboo 

Catherine Gibbs, Roseville 

MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos! 

Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your 

name, phone number and city of residence to: 

Photos@michiganhumane.org 

There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be 

featured in future issues of MichigAnimals. High-resolution 

PET PHOTOS WANTED 

digital photos required. Dogs and cats wearing collars/ID tags 

and cats photographed indoors will receive the best possible 

consideration. 

All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society. 

Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in 

any manner. 



Paws for Applause 

MANY THANKS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT MHS! 

Held in memory of Richard L. Rowe, a 

great man and friend to all animals, the 

16th annual Gramps Memorial Hockey 

Game took place on April 12 at City Sports 

Ice Arena in Detroit. The event began with 

an open skate for all the players, as well as 

their families and friends, raising more than 

$2,500 to help MHS provide lifesaving care 

for animals. 

For the past seven years, Lucille and 

Karen Briggs have raised funds to help MHS 

change animal lives by selling Avon products 

outside local stores. This season, 

they raised more than $4,600! 

A toast to Fiamma Grille in Plymouth for 

hosting an evening with guest bartenders, 

special drinks and appetizers on Aug. 6, 

which raised $543 for the animals of MHS. 

The staff at Novi Feed and Supply organized 

a charity car wash this summer, raising $60 

to help the animals in MHS’ care. 

Ram’s Horn Restaurant in Fraser served up 

a better future for animals by hosting its 

first annual night out for MHS on Aug. 5. 

They raised $500 and collected numerous 

wish list items. 

The following organizations held casual 

days benefiting MHS so that more animals 

can find loving homes. It’s casual for 

a cause! 

Arrow Strategies 

Clark Hill PLC 

Ford Motor Co. 

GM-EDS 

Peoples Trust Credit Union 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 

St. Linus Catholic Church 

Xpedex 

It’s our pleasure to recognize two, very 

dedicated dog bank host 

locations and their patrons 

who have consistently and 

generously supported us by 

donating their spare change. 

This issue’s shining stars are: 

Good Time Party Store and Deli, Northville 

Tirami Su Italian Ristorante, Northville 

A heart-filled thanks to all our dog bank 

host locations! The Michigan Humane 

Society’s Dog Bank Program has become an 

integral part of our fundraising efforts on 

behalf of the animals. A little change can 

make a BIG difference. 

To host a dog bank at your business, or if 

you know of a business that would like to 

support this effort, please call Michelle 

Mooney at 248.283.1000, ext. 125. 



Ask the Vet 

PROTECTING YOUR PET THROUGH MICROCHIPPING 

Q: What are the benefits, costs and risks associated with having a pet microchipped? 

A: While the benefits of microchipping 

are numerous, the risks to your pet and 

the costs are minimal. For a modest cost 

of about $50 at one of MHS’ three 

veterinary centers (or $40 at the time of 

adoption from MHS), microchipping 

provides a permanent, unalterable method 

of identifying a lost or stolen pet by using 

a hand-held scanning device. 

Veterinarians and animal shelters 

(both nonprofit shelters like MHS and 

municipal animal control shelters) have 

universal scanners that can be used to 

scan pets that are reportedly found as 

stray animals. If a microchip is detected in 

a found pet, the unique, pet-specific code 

can be readily traced to the guardian who 

registered the microchip. 

A microchip can work only if it is 

registered to the guardian with current 

contact information. Unfortunately, a 

significant number of microchips are 

not maintained with current contact 

information, or are never registered in 

the first place. 

The process of implanting a microchip 

can be accomplished in just a few seconds 

with a sterile syringe-like implanting 

device. The microchip is implanted 

beneath the skin on an animal’s back with 

minimal discomfort – comparable to that 

of a vaccination – or without any 

discomfort if it is implanted at the time of 

an anesthetic procedure. 

Michael Redmer, D.V.M. 

As long as simple post-implantation 

recommendations are followed, the 

chances of microchip infection, migration 

or failure are minimal. 

Q: I have an 8-year-old dog, 

and a 3-year-old cat who 

remains indoors at all 

times. Are they good 

candidates for microchips? 

A: Indoor pets are still excellent 

candidates for microchipping. Many pets 

get lost or separated from their guardians 

at some point in their lives. Some surveys 

suggest this occurs in as many as one out 

of three pets. Not only do “exclusively” 

indoor pets sometimes venture out an 

open window or door, but we should all 

be prepared in cases of local disasters. 

Fires, hazardous material spills, 

tornados or other emergencies can 

result in damage to a residence or 

mandatory evacuation from one’s home, 

and unfortunately, this commonly results 

in pets being separated from their 

guardians. The modest cost of having 

our pets microchipped is well worth the 

comfort of knowing that they have a 

permanent form of identification – 

regardless of their ages. 

Microchipping is not a replacement 

for ID tags, however. MHS recommends 

microchips in addition to a collar and ID 

tag/license for both dogs and cats. Collars 

and ID tags often are taken off during 

bathing or grooming, or can be lost. 

Quite surprisingly, of the approximately 

15,000 stray dogs and cats sheltered at 

MHS facilities annually, fewer than 10% 

arrive with any identification. As a result, 

only about 10% of these lost or – in a 

few cases, stolen – pets are ever reunited 

with their guardians. 

Don’t delay. Be prepared for the 

unexpected, and have your pet 

microchipped at an MHS veterinary 

center, or attend one of our pet 

microchipping clinics. 

MHS is partnering with Camp Bow 

Wow on a low-cost microchipping tour. 

For fall dates and locations, visit 


Michael Redmer, D.V.M., has been 

a staff veterinarian at the Michigan 

Humane Society Berman Center for 

Animal Care in Westland for more 

than 10 years. 

Do you have a pet health or safety 

question for this column? E-mail your 

inquiry to: 

AsktheVet@michiganhumane.org 

For a wide variety of pet health 

and safety topics, visit: 


Did you know… 

the Michigan Humane 

society operates one of the 

largest veterinary practices 

in the state? 

You want the best care for your dog, 

cat or other companion animal. 

Our professional veterinary staff will 

provide your companion animals with: 

• High-quality, compassionate care 

• Comprehensive services including 

vaccinations, spaying and neutering, 

microchipping, surgery and more 

• Three convenient veterinary 

center locations adjacent to 

our adoption centers 

Call us today for an appointment. 

Detroit Center for Animal Care 

7401 Chrysler Drive • 313.872.0004 

Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 

3600 W. Auburn Road • 248.852.7424 

Berman Center for Animal Care – Westland 

900 N. Newburgh Road • 734.721.4195 


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HOMELESS TO 

LOVED 

CHANGING THE FACES OF 

ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS 

Few animal issues are as far-reaching as companion animal homelessness. It’s estimated that, right now, 

there are tens of thousands of homeless animals in metro Detroit. As the largest and oldest animal 

welfare organization in the state, the Michigan Humane Society is on the front lines in not only dealing 

with the current consequences of animal homelessness, but also alleviating it for the future. Of course, animals 

become homeless for many reasons. Here are just a few of the many “faces” of animal homelessness, and how 

MHS is helping transform their lives from homeless to loved. 

ADOPTION VS. OTHER OPTIONS 

Only an estimated 15% of companion 

animals are acquired – adopted – from some 

type of shelter or rescue group. Whether due 

to habit, preference or misconceptions about 

shelter animals, many of the remaining 85% 

potential pet guardians turn to other sources, 

such as breeders or pet stores. The resulting 

problem is two-fold: Not only are highly 

adoptable animals including purebreds already 

waiting in shelters for new homes, but it’s also 

not uncommon for animals purchased from 

pet stores and other sources to end up in 

shelters because of “people” reasons, such as 

illness, lack of time and energy to care for the 

animal, allergies or moves to “no pet” 

housing. And it’s not an issue of pedigree, or 

lack thereof – about 25%-30% of animals in 

shelters are purebreds. 

Fortunately, the large pet supply store 

chains have incorporated an “Adoption 

First” philosophy, promoting the idea 

that people first consider the adoption of 

dogs and cats (see the PetSmart Adoption 

Spotlight, page 6); however, other pet 

stores continue offering mass-bred purebred 

puppies for sale. 

“While no shelter can adopt their way 

out of the problem of animal homelessness, if 

twice as many people turned to shelters for 

their next pets, we’d be a lot further ahead 

of the overpopulation curve,” says Mike 

Robbins, director of marketing and 

communications for MHS. “We’re working 

hard to get the word out that shelters like the 

Michigan Humane Society provide great pets 

and the very best value.” 

ABUSE, NEGLECT AND ABANDONMENT 

While overpopulation is a major factor, 

animal homelessness is not just the result of 

too few available homes; it also results from a 

lack of responsible, caring homes. In 2007, 

the MHS cruelty investigators responded 

to 5,384 cases of animal abuse and neglect. 

In some cases, a combination of educating 

these guardians both about providing 

responsible animal care and the penalties for 

not doing so are enough to turn a situation 

around. At other times, if necessary, the 

animals can by law be taken from 

unresponsive owners. However, they add 

to the number of homeless animals in 

the community. 

The rate at which animals are locked up in 

foreclosed homes – that is, abandoned illegally 

– has increased so much in recent years that a 

new term was coined for it: “foreclosure 

pets.” In the last two years, MHS has seen a 

150% increase in such abandonment cases. 

Sadly, these animals weren’t even given the 

“courtesy” of their guardian driving them to 

the shelter. They were just left behind. 


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LOST PETS 

While most animal guardians could never 

envision being part of the homeless animal 

problem, many actually will. It’s estimated 

that one-third of pets will get lost at some 

point in their lifetimes. While those with 

identification, such as a dog license, an 

ID tag or a microchip, are often quickly 

reunited with their guardians, the reality is 

that most lost pets who find their way to 

shelters have no form of ID. Lost animals 

without ID not only fill shelters and strain 

resources, they only get reunited with their 

guardians a small percentage of the time – 

only 8.3% of the 14,904 strays at MHS in 

2007 were reclaimed. 

CREATING A HEALTHY 

PET COMMUNITY 

“The animal homelessness epidemic is 

one without a single solution,” says Cal 

Morgan, president and CEO of the 

Michigan Humane Society. “The ultimate 

remedy for animal homelessness will come 

from the development of a healthy pet 

community,” adds Morgan. “In such 

a community, key companion animal issues 

like pet sterilization and adoption are 

accepted and widespread, and individual 

responsibility for the well-being of our pets is 

understood and embraced. Another critical 

component is animal welfare organizations, 

inclusive of humane societies, rescue groups 

and city-run animal control facilities, all 

working together and sharing in this 

great responsibility.” 

EXPANSION OF FREE AND 

LOW-COST SERVICES 

It’s tough keeping the family together 

these days, but MHS aims to do just that. 

In order to keep pets healthy and in their 

homes for a lifetime, even through the 

tough financial times we’re all facing today, 

MHS is providing more low-cost or free 

services than ever before. 

• Low-cost sterilization programs have 

put spaying and neutering in the reach of 

nearly 1,000 additional pets; the programs 

are ongoing in several communities. 

Details can be found at 

www.michiganhumane.org. 

• Low-cost microchipping events in 

partnership with area Camp Bow Wow 

locations provide a permanent, safe 

and effective form of reuniting lost pets with 

their guardians, which helps free up space 

and other resources for unwanted animals. A 

key to saving lives is keeping animals 

from becoming hopelessly lost and 

ultimately homeless. 

• MHS’ free vaccination program reached 

record-breaking numbers of cats and dogs 

of low-income guardians over the spring 

and summer. 

• MHS’ free Behavior Help Line, 

248.650.0127, is available to any animal 

guardians who, from time to time, may need 

assistance with or insight into their pets’ 

behaviors. Messages can be left 24 hours 

a day. 

• A free pet food bank available through 

the generosity of donated food from the 

public allows MHS to provide food to those 

who are experiencing economic struggles but 

remain motivated to keep their pets. 

MARCHING TO END ANIMAL 

HOMELESSNESS 

The Michigan Humane Society’s third 

annual Mega March for Animals takes place 

on Sunday, Oct. 5. Seeking to end animal 

homelessness, the event is fun, festive and 

family-friendly. Bring the kids and bring 

your pets (if they would enjoy it). For a 

peek at last year’s event, visit 

www.michiganhumane.org and click on the 

“2007 Mega March” video link. 

“The Mega March for Animals positions 

MHS to take a big bite out of homeless 

animal suffering through not only the 

potential to raise funds but to gather 

increasing numbers of animal lovers to 

the cause,” says Mike Robbins. “Why is 

this so important? Because with increased 

awareness of animal issues, we simply have 

the power to do more through education to 

change perceptions and funding to change 

animal lives.” 

While solving the issues of animal 

homelessness means addressing the tens of 

thousands of companion animals right here 

in southeastern Michigan without proper 

shelter and care, MHS is quick to point out 

that it begins and ends with each individual 

animal. It costs MHS, on average, 

approximately $120 to transform the life of a 

single animal in need. 

“Every dog, cat, rabbit, bird or other 

animal we care for has a face, a name, a 

story, and because of the public’s generosity, a 

second chance,” adds Robbins. “Imagine the 

possibilities if each walker raised $120 or 

even $240, and personally helped MHS 

transform the lives of one or two animals 

from homeless to loved.” 

OVERPOPULATION 

Too many pets, too few homes. 

But how much does one 

unsterilized animal really 

contribute to pet overpopulation? 

Overpopulation Quiz: In seven years, how 

many kittens can one unspayed female cat 

produce with her mate and their offspring? 

Choose the average stadium attendance that 

best matches your answer. 

A. Fox Theatre, 

5,045 

B. Ford Field, 

61,305 

C. Michigan State, 

70,540 

D. The Palace, 

22,076 

E. Joe Louis Arena, 

18,871 

F. Comerica Park, 

37,618 

G. U of M, 

110,264 

Answer: All of the above! 



MHS Holiday Store 

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SHOP CONVENIENTLY WHILE 

HELPING ANIMALS IN NEED! 

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MHS HOLIDAY CARDS 

Show your compassion for animals in 

need by sending MHS holiday cards in 

your choice of eight adorable styles. 

Each card features warm and fuzzy 

greetings and the MHS logo on the 

back. (For inside greetings, please visit 

www.michiganhumane.org.) 

Styles A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H 

15 cards/16 envelopes per box 

D 

G 

Style I – 4 each of styles E, F, G & H 

16 cards/17 envelopes per box 

All MHS holiday cards are on sale! 

$5.95/box 

ORDER NOW, IN PLENTY OF TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

• Take advantage of special sale pricing on holiday cards and 

clearance items! 

• Shop securely online 24 hours a day at 


• Order toll-free at 1.866.MHUMANE (weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) 

• Your purchases will help animals receive the best gifts of all: 

life-saving care and new, loving homes! 

MHS 2009 PET CALENDAR 

Help animals 365 days a year by ordering 

MHS’ one-of-a-kind 2009 Pet Calendar. 

Purchase one for yourself, and make giftgiving 

easy by ordering calendars for the 

other pet lovers in your life. This 13-month, 

high-quality, full-color calendar is sure to 

bring smiles all year long. Features hundreds 

of adorable photos of local pets, holidays, 

MHS event dates, pet health and safety tips, 

and a special money-saving offer! $15 

Sponsored by: 

Reserve your copy now! 2009 Pet Calendars 

will be available for shipping by Nov. 15. 

COMING IN 

OCTOBER 

This fall will bring more than pumpkins, 

cider and trick-or-treaters. OK, we love all 

those things, too, but we have great news! 

The Michigan Humane Society will soon 

launch our NEW ONLINE STORE, 

featuring a brand-new array of unique 

items and MHS logo gear for pets and the 

people who love them! Many items can be 

personalized with a pet’s name. You don’t 

need to dress up, pack up the family, or 

waste gas – shop conveniently online at 

www.michiganhumane.org! 

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Event Tails 

PROTECT-A-PET FREE VACCINATION CLINICS 

MHS’ 18th annual series of spring and summer pet vaccination clinics, held in Hazel Park and Detroit, grew by 27% over the 2007 clinics, 

providing a record 13,095 free vaccinations for 6,652 dogs and cats whose guardians are on low or fixed incomes. The vaccinations guard 

against distemper, parvovirus, rabies and other diseases, and will help protect not only those pets, but other animals in the community. 

MEET YOUR BEST FRIEND 

AT THE ZOO 

In early May, the 16th annual spring Meet 

Your Best Friend at the Zoo adoption event, 

presented by Pedigree® Food for Dogs and 

held at the Detroit Zoo, placed 663 dogs, 

cats, puppies and kittens – nearly 100 more 

than the previous spring – into new, loving 

homes. Purrs and tail wags for our 

sponsors: Pedigree, VCA Animal 

Hospitals, PETCO, Pet Suite Retreat and 

104.3 WOMC. 

“Top Dog” Jessie Kline (third from left) and friends enjoy a 

relaxing moment at the Spring Mutt March. 

At the inaugural Putts Fore Paws, more than 100 golfers took 

a swing at helping the animals cared for by MHS. 

PUTTS FORE PAWS 

Gorgeous weather supported animal 

welfare to a “tee” when the inaugural 

Putts Fore Paws golf outing took place 

June 23 at Forest Lake Country Club in 

Bloomfield Hills, raising more than 

$34,000 to benefit the animals. Mark your 

calendars for the second annual event, to 

be held Monday, June 8, 2009 at Forest 

Lake Country Club. Reservations are 

limited and will go fast! Call 

1.866.MHUMANE for more information. 

Presented By: 

Media Sponsor: 

SPRING MUTT MARCH 

It was a beautiful, sunny spring day for the 

20th anniversary of the Spring Mutt March, 

held Sunday, June 1 at the Edsel & Eleanor 

Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. More 

than $50,000 was raised by 550 walkers 

and their four-legged companions. Golden 

retriever Jessie, who recently passed away, 

and her guardian, Karen Kline, achieved 

Top Dog status for the sixth consecutive 

year as the highest individual fundraiser, 

collecting $2,693 in donations. Thanks to 

our sponsors: General Motors Foundation 

and Grosse Pointe News. For a special 

tribute to Jessie, please see page 22. 


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Kind Kids Honor Roll 

Above: Seven-year-old Erin Hatala, pictured with her kitty, Jones, donated $200 she received in lieu of birthday 

presents. Above, right: Mia Beer, shown with friends at her birthday party, requested wish list items for MHS instead 

of presents. At right: The Da’tengill Elementary 3rd grade Community Service Club made Snuggles blankets for the 

animals. 

This list honors compassionate kids 

who have so generously made 

donations to help the dogs, cats, rabbits, 

ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, 

reptiles and other animals in our care. For 

lots of ideas, including fundraisers and fun 

craft projects to help the animals, please 

visit www.michiganhumane.org. 

Thank you for being kind kids! 

MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS 

Holly Beaupre, Sabrina Gappy & Lauren 

Dybowski’s lemonade stand raised $13.60 

Wendy Benson $82.98 

Beverly Hills Elementary School “Pennies for 

Pets” $251 

Brownie Troop #371 $5 and supplies 

Brownie Troop #1648 $180 from scout dues 

and supplies 

Michael Coluzzi can collection raised $60 

and supplies 

Maggie Cooney $61.25 

Deerfield Elementary First Graders bake sale 

raised $600 

Divine Child Elementary School book 

fundraiser $35 

Matt Dolengowski “Charity Ball” $440 

Emerson Middle School Bowl-a-Thon $871 

Amber G. Enczur $100 

Jared Falkner $60 in lieu of birthday gifts 

Farmington Public School District $1,100 

Megan & Rachel Foreman $46 and supplies 

Jessa Gebbie $25 

Girl Scout Troop #404 $50 

Girl Scout Troop #606 $50 

Girl Scout Troop #1852 $100, kitty forts and 

dog treats 

Girl Scout Troop #3352 $24 and supplies 

Girl Scoup Troop #3368 $85 

Caitlin Goedert and Emily Bly $100 

Grosse Pointe North High School Art Honor 

Society bake sale raised $116.58 

Erin Hatala $200 in lieu of birthday gifts 

Holcomb School $15 

Independence Elementary School $561.09 

Junior Girl Scout Troop #560 cookie sales 

raised $110 

Grant & Craig Kitt, Delaney & Piper 

Pantalone $60 

Michael Lechance $29 

Lighthouse Elementary Student Council 

“Pajama Day” $356 

Marshall Middle School “Spanish Speaking 

Fundraiser” $518 

Northville High School talent show raised 

$1,000 

Parkview Elementary “Helping Around the 

House” $114.40 

Heather A. Preczewski $50 

Princeton Elementary School $60 

Lisa Richards $100 

Theodore Roosevelt High School Key Club 

$188.51, blankets and pet food 

Rosedale Elementary $44.15 

Salem High School $49.84 

Sashabaw Middle School raised $361 selling 

key chains 

Schoenhals Elementary School $50 

Freddy Soderburg $60 and supplies 

Stadium Drive Elementary School of the Arts 

Dance-a-Thon $1,000 

Troop #178 $49 and homemade dog biscuits 

Troop #1278 $150, food and treats 

University Hills Elementary Spirit Council 

$120 

University Liggett School “Treasure Hunt” 

$100 

Samantha Weak $80 

WISH LIST SUPPLIES & 

KITTY FORTS 

Alameda Preschool 

Holly Basile in lieu of birthday gifts 

Mia Beer in lieu of birthday gifts 

Brownie Troop #412 

Brownie Troop #3326 

City Year Detroit Young Heroes 

Daisy Troop #2564 

Da’tengill Elementary Community 

Service Club 

Dodson Girl Scout Troop #479 

Douglas Elementary 

Daniella Gama-Diaz 

Garfield Elementary 

Girl Scouts at Edison 

Girl Scout Troop #175 


Girl Scout Troops #732 & #1006 


Girl Scout Troops #793, #162 & #116 





Leah Hodgeman 

Junior Girl Scout Troop #24 

Junior Girl Scout Troop #722 

Junior Troop #144 

Junior Troop #2294 

Brent Koger in lieu of birthday gifts 

Metropolitan Junior Academy 

Riley Upper Elementary School 

Eleni Roupas 

Jennifer Smith 

Troop #568 

Troop #711 

Troy Co-op Preschool 

Troy School Care Company 

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 

Liz Mooney and the Junior Optomist Club 

handmade valentines 


016_017_MIAFall08 9/12/08 3:20 PM Page 17 

Fun for Kids 

WORDSEARCH SOLUTION 

Find out how you can help animals: visit 

www.michiganhumane.org/volunteer_kids! 

The Michigan Humane Society depends on regular 

donations of supplies that bring comfort to the animals in 

our care while they await loving homes. The following 

items are greatly needed at all three MHS adoption centers: 

Carriers/crates (all sizes) • Clay cat litter • Clorox wipes 

• Dog and cat toys (non-porous) and treats • Dry and 

canned pet food • Kong toys (L & XL) for dogs 

• Towels and small blankets 

WISH LIST 

Consider organizing an MHS Wish List drive at 

your school! Download our complete Wish List at 

www.michiganhumane.org/Donate. 

Thank you for making wishes come true! 


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Tribute Gifts 

To donate: Call 1.866.MHUMANE or visit www.michiganhumane.org 

The Michigan Humane 

Society is grateful for 

those who have made 

donations in honor or 

in memory of people or 

animals who have 

touched their lives. 

RETIREMENT 

Leslie Demyan 

David Liming 

The Harvard Drug Group 

SPEEDY RECOVERY 

Barbara Bloom 

Tracey & Eric, Marsha & 

Larry, Francie & Gene 

Dad 

Carol Darling 

MARRIAGE 

Coeta Holloway 

& Kenneth Karachi 

David & Lori Post 

Deb & Kirk Lobring 

Diane & John Rusing 

Jim & Susan Gillette 

Mary Fisher 

Mr. & Mrs. Laurence J. Yacht II 

Thomas Mackey 

CELEBRATING 

Scott Korobkin’s new job 

Suzie & Harold Leach 

IN APPRECIATION OF… 

Dr. Karen Wroblewski 

Brenda Lussier 

40TH ANNIVERSARY 

Fred & Shirley Baker 

Debby & Bruce Podolsky 

Wendy & Allen Solomon 

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Katkowsky 

50TH ANNIVERSARY 

Diane & Richard Kendall 

Ruth McCormick 

Ken & Jan Lang 

Audrey & Murray Bauman 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lang 

Don & Marilyn Campbell 

Sandy & Jack Kaumeyer 

Marilyn Hunter, Kathy 

& Greg Hunter 

50TH BIRTHDAY 

Denise Buono 

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raguso 

60TH BIRTHDAY 

Anneke Hamilton 

Connie & Dave Griffore 

Diane & Kerry Dillard 

Larry & Bev Rengert, 

Paula Ford 

Linda & Steve Hayden 

Rita Krol 

Tim & Sonia Kohler 

75TH BIRTHDAY 

Norman Clifford 

The Lazares & The Grosslights 

BIRTHDAY 

Betty Zimmel 

Catherine & Ralph Hancox 

Brooke Ballard 

Arden Shapiro 

Carmella Bate 

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Duncan 

Christine Valka Ford 

Katharine, Eddie & 

Kennedy Albers 

Don Dawson 

Kathy Tisdale 

Donna Mann 

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Haidle 

Syed Husaini & Masooma 

Ali Naqvi 

Ella Rajda 

Carol Pytko 

Jody Mattinson 

Bev, Guy, Jake & Jennie 

Linda Axe 

Amy & Suzanne Gerber-Stroh 

Linda & John Axe 

Adel Amerman 

Anna Warren 

Anne & Craig Marks 

Burton & Susan Farbman 

Carol & Tom Halsted 

Dr. William Krebs 

Ellen Kahn & Mike Zetzer 

George Meyer 

Jack Perlmutter 

Janis & Bill Wetsman 

Jean Willens 

Kimberly & Terry Cross 

Margot Kessler 

Mary & Patrick Mansfield 

Maxine & Stuart Frankel 

Maxine Frankel 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Decker 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lees 

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Noble 

Nancy & Kevin Dye 

Ruth Frank 

Stan & Margaret Cheff 

Sue Marx 

John O’Hara 

The Rafalski Family 

Juliann Racine 

Lloyd Racine 

Keith Meyers 

Danielle, Brian & Jack Keane 

Kelly Mankin 

Janet Toronski 

Klarissa Mae Ko 

Anonymous 

Mary Parsigian 

Jolene Brunet 

Nicholas Tocco 

Rocker 

Sofia 

Alexandra Klee 

Suzy Farbman 

Mr. & Mrs. John Axe 

Terry Shulman 

Mrs. Sandra Serowik 

& Stephanie 

BAT MITZVAH 

Madeleine Ward Gerson 

Cornell & Betty Jo Janeway 

Diana Tracy 

John & Linda Axe 

Lois & Avern Cohn 

Mimi & Michael Kan 

GRADUATION 

Emily Forrest 

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Buese 

IN HONOR OF… 

Amy Vail 

Donna Baske 

Andrei Costantino 

Implementation Management 

Assistance Inc. 

Andy & Killer 

Mary Kotcher 

Austin Fallscheer 

Michelle Fallscheer 

Bear 

Marvin & Nola Goldman 

Ben 

Jennifer & Steven Jacobs 

Boomer 

Linda Curran 

Brieanne Mirjah 

William Brown 

Bruce Bigler 

Jim Corriveau 

Buster 

Amy Place 

Carol Haas 

The Gang at ECS/ECP/SXI 

Stottlemeyer Programs 

Carolyn Galsterer 

Victoria Simon 

Cathy Schroth 

MaryAnn Fischer 

Cecilia Greco 

Michael Weinstock 

Champ 

Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Henderson 

CTAS 124 Speech Class 

Gayle LaVictoire 

Darren Bradshaw 

The cats 

Debby MacDonald 

Lisa Richards 

Deborah Gorga 

Annette Marie Geist 

Detroit Investigators 

Dr. Steven Arbit 

Dr. Christine Juergens 

Thomas Neubacher & 

Jim Gentile 

Dr. Kevin Stachowiak/Caseville 

Small Animal Clinic 

Jan Clabuesch 

Dr. Susan Soderberg & Staff 

Lynn Zott & Family 

Family & Friends of Robyn 

& Rory Lafferty 

Robyn Novak & Rory Lafferty 

Gary Detloff 

Carla Slomski 

George Knight 

Ruth Knight 

Inga 

Anonymous 

Jackie & Sophie 

Lindsey & Nathan Nicholas 

Jeff & Kathleen Sugamosto 

Derek Sugamosto 

Josephine Beardslee 

Anne Moceri 

Charles Exley, Jr. 

Kevin Weinman 

Dr. Ilana Kutinsky 

Kristin Mack & Matthew Church 

David Mesrey 

Leslye Golding 

Mrs. Joan Epstein 

Life Skills Students 

Janice Sikorski 

Linda & John Axe 

Hudson & Mary Mead 

Linda Henderson 

Cal Morgan 

Madison 

Jan Miller-Cory 

Margaret La Monica 

Cathy Diethorn 

Maximilian Atticus & 

Casey Jebediah 

Mark Bendure 

Michael Lachat 

Lauren & Colleen Lachat 

Missy 

Sameera Thurmond 

Mr. & Mrs. Bud Stebbins 

Kyle Wittbrodt 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kriger 

Brian & Denise Legghio 

Mrs. Buchanan & Ernie 

2nd graders 2007/2008 

Nancy Grosfeld 

Marlene Borman 

Nancy Osey 

Sharon Taylor & Wendy Siegle 

– The “RESULTS” Team 

New puppy 

Frank Condino 

Pepsi, Sprite & Griffen Levin 

Mark Levin 

Raymond Borne & Bozo IV 

Kathryn Pfaffenberger 

Sally Johnson 

Karleen Maurin 

Smokey, Ray, Sunny, Wonder, 

Buddy & Bleu 

Barbara Bartley 

Stussy & Tiki 

Chad Johnson & Jenny 

The Bertossi Family 

Rebecca Bertossi/Barton Malow 

Company Foundation 

Tim & Jeremy 

Barb & Jerry Todd 

Tim & Maggie Abramski 

Maggie Cesnick 

Todd Sawyers 

Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Mazei 

Trudy Foster 

Lee Miskowski 

Tuxedo cat 

Anonymous 

Vicki Corwin 

Myrna Hitchman 

Victoria Heygan 

Barton Malow Company 

Foundation 

Wedding Guests 

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Sperling 


Mr. & Mrs. Karl Hermann 


Danielle Burkhardt 

& Ryan Walsch 


Meghan Holefka & Scott Holmes 

IN THE NAME OF… 

Tinker 

Marjorie Jones 

FOR REMEMBERING 

Claire Duchene Memorial 

Bird-a-Thon 

Carolyn Horvath 

Dolores Duchene-Kim 

Ellen Christensen 

Jill Crane 

Joseph Racey 

Linda Duchene 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Peters 

Rob Duchene 

Robert Duchene 

Terrence McCabe 

IN MEMORY OF… 

Abby 

Linda Baker 

Agnes Kilby 

Raymond Kilby 

Albert Fella 

Laurie Freeman 

Liz Cartee 

Albert Nygord 

Ann Shore 

Barbara Simms & Community 

Choice Credit Union 

Meek/Beck & Assoc. 

Natalie Herrod & The 

Saline Plant 

Redford Rotary Club 

Albert, Sherri, Poochie 

Dorothy Straughn 

Alex 

1990-2008 

In loving memory 

Cathy & Joe McCormick 

Allie 

Jo Macek 

Amber Marcoux 

Marilyn Parker 

Anastasia Bagierek 

Ann Calcaterra & Radiation 

Oncology Co-workers 

Angeline Dugan 

Louise Parker 

Thomas Scott 

Anthony Imbronone 

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Seiter 

Arrow Ankers 

Jason Conti 

Aster Wynn 

Laurie Sagal, Jim & Nova 

August Richard-Day 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Day 

Bailey 

Bob Ciolek 

Barb Ragan 

Joseph Decker 

Barbara Lange 

Beth Nay 

Jerry & Julie Elsenheimer 

Barbara Wallace 

Cynthia & Leo Petherbridge 

Barkley 

Judy Konarske 

Beatrice Jordan 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hines 

Beau Stephens 

Dave, Karen & Gator Chiasson 

Ben 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lutz 

Berdie Howes 

Jean McFarland 

Bernadette Jaissle 

Mr. & Mrs. John Finazzo 

Bernard Schwartz 

Elaine Soest 

Noreen Mitchell 

Walt & Arlene Wenger, Jim 

Folkman, Ronald & Laura 

Barnard, Michael & Mary 

Novak, David & Karen 

Ruehl, Tom & Michele Joliat 

Bessie Shaddach 

Mary Ellen Filbey 

Betty Wallace 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Saunders 

Betty Yeats 

Bob Crawford, Smoky 

Mountain Chevrolet 

Mark Pasik 

Mildred Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thomas 

Mr. & Mrs. Neill Murphy 

Mr. & Mrs. Philip L. Yeats 

Scott Yeats 

Tim Catchpole & Family 

William Yeats 

Beverly Cripps 

Rose Errante & 

Marilyn Neuhausel 

Beverly Darrenkamp 

Bernard Darrenkamp 



Tribute Gifts 


Glee Fisher 

Debbie & Richard Behrendt 

Glenn Frederick 

Mr. & Mrs. E. Bacsanyi 

Mr. & Mrs. Joel Clark 

Mr. & Mrs. Noel von Glahn 

Mr. & Mrs. Regan LaMothe 

Ron & Ann Stafford 

Gloria Bylinski 

Mr. & Mrs. Mohinder Sandhu 

Gloria Gugala 

Robert Benger 

Gloria Muncey-Marion 

Bessie Vigliotti 

Cohen, Weiss & Simon LLP 

Gail & Bill Bernstein 

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Maxwell 

Gloria Putnam 

SJMO Medical Records Dept. 

Grace Mathews 

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Hoeft 

Graham 

Lisa Forzley 

Greg Caton, Murphy & Heather 

Christine Ferriter 

Greg Rys 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rys 

Gregory Olane 

Pam & Mike Olane 

Griff 

Julie Harrison & Dennis Kutzen 

Grizzly McLandress 

H, M & Buddy 

Guddy 

The Vaishya Family 

Gwennie & Hiedi 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zimmermann 

Halyard 

Judith Poole 

Hank Quirrenbach 

Ron & Cathy Wurm 

Harley 

Kellen Brugman 

Harriett Laney 

Mary Daloisio 

Helen Bussiere 

Don, Jane, Michelle, Scott, 

Barb, Glen 

Helen Cutrubes 

Mrs. B. Klein & Sons 

Helen Evans 

Detroit Retired City Emp. Assn. 

Helen Jean 

William Jean 

Helen Miller 

Donna Probert 

Helen Tripp 

Cheryl Lippert 

Henry Gie 

Virginia Mazurek 

Herbert Hice 

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Aiuto 

Walt & Marie Pelto 

Herbert Strickland 

Mr. & Mrs. Don Stone 

Herbert Tewilliager 

Mike & Rebecca McWethy 

Hercules Spanitz 

Peter, Paul, Ashlee & 

Megan Spanitz 

Herman Hamric 

Carol, Chiquita, Nancy & 

Cinderella Magnuson 

Honey 

Jeannie & Randy Davidson 

Hugh “Bud” Harrison 

Coolidge Intermediate 

School Staff 

CoreSource 

Mr. & Mrs. John Hughes 

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dickinson 

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Goldsberry 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benton 

Ida Carnaghi 

Marie Spezia 

Ida Di Felice 

Nancy Ludorf 

Indy & Kyalami 

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Duncan 

Irene Naples 

Arcade Bar & Grill 

Carol Erz 

Dianne Karsh 

Karen Mac Donald 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Giovannoni 

Isha 

Ileane & Bruce Thal 

Jack Kurkowski 

Darren & Fran Kubacki 

Jackey Przybala 

Debbie Przybala 

Jae & Cookie 

Camille Krygowski 

James Braden 

Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Weaver 

Nicole Mushisky & 

Sue Maliszewski 

James Kinkade 

Kathy & Phil Jurgens 

James Tyminski 

The Yasoni & Rand Families 

Jamie Ann Gentile 

Amy Gentile & Steven Karpinen 

Jan Marie Rollin 

Barbara Ribant 

Jane Smallwood 

Harry Kurrie 

Jane Wilamowski 

Marjorie Geisel 

Janet Stinson-Sagovac 

Anna Stinson & Gretchen 

Bernie & Jill Cipa 

Mr. & Mrs. Danny Key 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Uhlig 

Schmelzle CPA & Associates, Inc. 

Stan & Dorrie Wencley 

Sue Taylor & CF 

Stinson employees 

Tim O’Neil 

Todd Close & CFC Group 

Wendy Warren W-Cubed 

Jason Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Avi Moskovitz 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Gierlach 

& Family 

Jasper 

M. Margaret Goodrich 

Mr. & Mrs. John Antosh 

Jean Komlos 

Rudi & Jo Anne Persico 

Jean Schild 

Brian Mollow 

Jean Stephens 

Andy & Kim Lim 

Daryl Royal 

Don Sherman Insurance Agency 

& Financial Services 

Lois Maier 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hopfner 

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hoffman 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sistek 

Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Love 

Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Wheatley 

Jeanette Beswick 

Mr. & Mrs. L. Kiloustian 

Jeanette Burrick 

Logtec 

Jeanette Dickman 

Joan Hecht 

Jeanette Pardon 

Ralph Williams 

Jeffery Alan Sliwa 

Kevin Doucet & Friends in 

CN Automotive 

Jennifer Barrett 

Dr. Jon Cabot 

Jennifer DeMay 

Helen Declercq & Ellen Forrester 

Lisa & John Rutherford 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stamm 

Rebecca Kavanagh, Jennifer 

LaForce & Bill Davis 

Jeremy 

Pat Blackwell 

Jerry Bannon 

Cynthia & Riccardo Arcaro 

Jerry Bender 

Mom & Harvey 

Jerry Ferrick 

Vietnam Veterans of America 

Chapter 267 

Jessie 

Dan, Bernie, Syd, Monty, Kate 

& Isabella Hernden 

Jimmy, Kitty & Kitty 

Gwen Prais 

Joan Gwynn 

Doreen Thison & 

The Pankow Staff 

Jody 

Carol Muckenhirn 

John Ruemenapp 

John Coleman 

Joe & Jayne Johnson, Gary & 

Michelle Johnson, Katie & 

Dave Tear, Patty & 

Lloyd Johnson 

John Griesen 

James Whalen 

John Jolly 

Barbara & Bob Bohdanowycz 

Bill Wentz 

Kathleen Stacy 

Mr. & Mrs. Art Conley 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Phelan 

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Frankenstein 

Mr. & Mrs. James Tyner 

John Posselius 

Joan Towar 

John Schwochow 

Charlie & Patti Larsen 

Lois Lamont 

Matthew Ahrens 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Keegan 

Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Fleischer 

John Smalley 

The Alexanders 

John Sobush 

Annette McNeill 

Kellen & Kenneth Martin 

Maryann Olesko 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Miller 

John Zajac 

Ellen Schwab 

Joseph Chizmadia 

Gregory Chizmadia 

Joseph Huber, Sr. 

Barb & William Foren 

Joseph Spitzer 

Larry Cohen 

Josephine Okragleski 

Jacqueline & John Renner 

Jim & Lynn Harper, Sean 

& Cynthia Canty 

Jim, Jenny & Jenna Kantrow 

Linda & Tim Klein 

Josephine Roebuck 

Frank Roebuck 

Joyce (Pepper) Rose 

Carole Duprey 

Joyce LeMaster 

8th Grade Staff at Discovery 

Middle School 

Daniel Gorman & Ford 

Credit Friends 

Kenneth LeMaster 

Mary Larson 

Juanita Slama 

Beverly & Robert Pears 

Judith Henrikowski 

Dennis & Michelle, Dan & 

Karen, Doug & Terri Kazensky 

Judy Ann Rogers 

Darby McEvilly & 

Deborah Schira 

Reliable One Staffing Services 

William Beachum 

Judy Doty 

Daryl & Gail Aspery 

Julienne Haberda 

John Falcone 

Julius Baile 

Kathy Mastin 

June Handley 

Charles Handley 

Justin Telnack 

Bridget & David Turner 

Karen Schultz 

Bud & Sally Schultz 

Karen Munn 

Ronald Pearce 

Susan Miller 

Karen Oestreich 

Thais Pohl 

Kasey 

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Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marinack 

Katchina 

Barbara Field 

Kathleen 

Marianne Reinhard, Robert, 

Matt & Eric 

Kathleen Hanlin 

Randal Cole & Paul Turnbull 

Kathleen Schulte 

Carol & Mike Reno 

Kay Riwney 

Don Schiemann 

Keith Rogers 

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Ford, Jr. 

Kelly 

Kathleen Sullivan 

Kelly Grant 

Richard & Marie Van Fossen 

William Anderson 

Ken Eltringham 

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fowler 

Kenai 

Shannon Weigant 

Kenneth Kemp 

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Kessler 

Kim Fisher 

Joseph Salerno, DPM 

Leslie Foley 

MSX International 

Kim Mindell 

Ann Newman 

Kimberly Aldrich 

Ann Aldridge 

Kimberly Covington 

James Massey, Megan 

Roseborough, Phil & Mary Jo 

Ciatto, Karen Maase, David 

Goodrich & Pam Decker 

Kimberly Thomas 

Larry Cohen 

Kirk Lippert 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael McQueen 

Kodiak 


Joan Cavanaugh 

Kody Bangert 

Janice & Terry Wolff 

John & Elizabeth Hansen 

Marjory Warren 

Molly Kimball, Eric Duncan, 

Chip Haubrock 

President & Mrs. Eric 

Gilbertson & Saginaw Valley 

State University Family 

Thomas & Connie Messinger 

Kolleen O’Meara 

Anne Beaubien 

Kona Gabel-Regner 

Michael Jacobs & everybody 

Kory Brueck 

Amber Brueck 

Kramer 

Bob & Bev Pears 

Kristine Johnson 

Bill & Martha Cox 

David Johnson 

Mary McHale 

Suzanne & Robert Moss 

Kylee & Lynzee Stachowski 

Jim & Diane Stachowski 

Laney Dresner 

Marilynn & Norton Weiss 

Larry Underwood 

City of Birmingham Employees 

Laura Penar 

Kathleen Caster 

Lavern Grewe, Jr. 

Josephine & Patricia Gosik 

Margaret Cisco 

Lavinia Schrandt 

Alma Machina & Karen 

Chuck & Julie Gauer 

Concha Azofeifa 

Irma Spitzer 

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Downey 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Henry 

Lenard Lavender 

Deborah Zielesch & GM 

Powertrain Compliance 

& Certification 

Dennis Scheunemann 

Milt & Linda Scheffler 

Mr. & Mrs. James Kolhoff 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Young 

Sheila & Brian Petty 

Stephanie Ernster & Friends 

from NVC 

Leo Cantor 

Elaine & Mehmet Bayram 

Leo Gramlich 

Mr. & Mrs. William McLin 

Leo Mamp 

IBEW Local #58 

Leona Marr 

Theresa Gehringer 

Leslee Ricci 

Justin Ricci 

Lawrence Ricci 

Lou Coder 

Mr. & Mrs. David Kokko 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert VanNess 

& Air Pressure Crews, 

Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, 

Benton Harbor & Jackson 



Tribute Gifts 

Pam Ball & Mathematical 

Reviews 

Ronald Foster & Family 

Tien Huynh, Jim Steinberger, 

Matt & Patrick 

Timothy Hanson 

Lester 

The CTs 

Lillian Boyagian 

David & Annette Manganello 

Duch Family 

Hulki Aldikacti 

Isabelle Zakarian 

Maureen & David Cooper 

Mr. & Mrs. John Brown 

Rosemary Willingham 

Rubik Mailian 

Lillian Feher 

Faye Morais 

Lillian Wade 

Al & Mary Kline 

Lillian Zak 

Dr. Jon Cabot 

Lillie Webber 

Jack & Gail Thom 

Lisa Forrest 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Redner 

Lisa Senkus 

Barbara Wierzbicki 

Rebecca Grace & Eric Stokan 

Terri Faris 

Little Cruiser 

We miss you every day 

Paul & Pat Seibold 

Logan 

Susan Pryce & Carol Stetter 

Lola Gafa 

Diana Ziolkowski 

Lorraine Gorzelski 

Linda Fulkerson 

Louis Chech 

Evelyn Root 

Kathy Popelka 

Lois Taylor 

Patrick & Terri Mach 

Susan & Robert Donaldson 

The Hill Family 

Louise 

Donna Schmidt 

Louise Weeks 

Rosemary & Larry Sands 

The Poppell Family, The Unver 

Family, The Kujawinski Family 

Vince & Mary Louise Greeson 

Lucas Kekel 

Lucinda Rhodes 

Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hagemeister 

Lucky The Cat 

Cory Estes & Atherton UMC 

Jr. Church Class 

Lynn O’Brien 

Kathryn & Michael Lutz 

Maddie 

Karen & Janice Cassetta 

Mae Ruggerio 

Julie Ann Croteau 

Maggie Kelly-Toma 

Maureen Kelly & John Toma 

Maggie Miller 

Teresa Miller 

Maggy Fowley Beasley 

Ted Schneider 

Magic 

H. Aileen Hinds 

Mama Bird-Lovebird 

Valerie Michel 

Mama Cat 

Jerome Ward 

JoAnn Mondowney 

Marilyn Gray 

Olga Jackson Morgan 

Satira Ward 

Mandy 

Anne Jones & Tim Wirkus 

Margaret Green 

Anna Buck & Alexandra 

Walterspiel 

Daniel Mathisen & The EMC 

Family at Pfizer 

David Simmons & colleagues 

in EPBU 

Gail Triggs 

Glenn Pelot 

Jeff King & Regina Noack 

Joanne Rochow 

Kay Carter 

Laurie Palma 

Maggie Lally & Lisa Fane 

Mary Ellen King 

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Marshall 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Scheel 

Mr. & Mrs. John Ridley 

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Green 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Carter 

Patricia Riva Urrea & 

Darren Riva 

Ron Morgan Cowen 

Margaret Hoopes 

J. K. Brown 

Margaret Mary Angus 

Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta 

Delta Chapter 

Michael Heaphy & 

Melissa Decker 

William & Anne Heaphy 

Margaret Scott 

Cheryl Davis 

Maria Butman 

Shannon Bradley & G/S 

Leasing, Inc. 

Marie Link 

Sal & Nancy Simmons 

Marie Smith 

Gregory Connelly 

Marion Helenbart 

Jane & Jeff Puvogel 

Marion Perttunen 

Joseph A. Young & Associates 

Livonia Police Officers 

Sandy & Bob Taradoina 

Marjorie Porter-Turney 

Yvonne & James Porter 

Marjorie Rowand 

Geri Schoen & Judi Kubicki 

Joan & Phil Levitt 

Joan Mattison 

Sheila McCarthy 

Mark Caporali 

Portia & Larry Reuben 

Marlene Shotwell-Robertson 

Caren Smith 

Ruth Coll 

Marsha Adamusik 

TCF Bank 

Martha Mueller 

Ellen Axtmann, Ken, Bei, 

Terry & Tina 

Jan Masterson, Tim Hinckley, 

Carol Sokolosky & 

Robb Wooten 

Marv White 

Michael Tulumello & FST 

VLE Team 

Mary Atamian 

Motif Jewelers 

Mary Braswell 

Tricia Lobaton & The 

Winnipeg Control Tower 

Mary Finger 

Dolores Green 

Mary Louise Hannula 

Al & Anita Westerback 

Dean Politis & Lynn Moniz 

Dottie, Robin, Margo, 

Mark Hannula 

John Southall 

Maggie & Scott Diamond 

Sara Nicholson & Meg’s 

Friends in Sales M&P 

Mary Louise Roy 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Imerzel 

Max Caughey 

Gerald & Delois Caughey 

Max Heilbrun 


Max Hershey 

Dr. Lauren Davenport 

Max Thal 

Beth & Bob Ruskin 

Dr. Denise Acierno 

Eunice Galperin 

Janis & Bill Wetsman 

Lynda & Douglas Thal 

Mr. & Mrs. M. Fry 

Nancy & James Grosfeld 

Sarah Ormond & Scott 

Roberts 

Vicki, Lance & Elmo 

Maxie Burke 

Christy Courtney-Wilson 

Maxwell Sholund 

Mr. & Mrs. Bryane Kowalewski 

Maya Arntsen 

Theresa Hullinger & Eric Snoek 

Michael & Trooper 

Mary Kotcher 

Michelle Levell 

Don, Judy, Jason & 

Adam Levell 

Margaret Flippin 

Mary Kay Makarewicz 

Mickey 

Carla, Dave & Megan Lehn 

Miki Monaghan 

Sue & Dick Cassle 

Milan Trpovski 

Ralph, Erica, Stephanie & 

Maddie Gerson 

Mimi 

The Cooper Family 

Missy Kitty 

Betty & Kelly Tower 

Molly Corey 

Al & Betsy Hensel 

Mona Carlson 

Sandy Gruebner 

Morgan Brice 

Betsy Brice 

Mr. & Mrs. Cooper Metalski 

Melanie, Craig & 

Adam Metalski 

Mr. Ben 

Shelley Buchler 

Mr. Griff 

Laura McGowan & 

Susie Campo 

Murel Orlick 

Jim & Teresa Robbins 

Murfie Miller 

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Miller 

Murphy 


Nancy Bodnar 

Shirley & Robert Savage 

Natasha Kowaleski 


Nic & Lori’s Beloved Reggie 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Biess 

Nicholas Israel 

Dena Brown, Greg Stigall, 

Beth Hamlin, Kelly Thelen 

& Kristi Wynne-Jones 

Nina Gail Richeson 

Cheryl Stark 

Dan Hancock 

Jim, Barb & Matt Demgen 

Karen Benning & Nshan 

Hamparian 

Laura McClain & Jim 

Linda & David Vander Roest 

Lorraine Jackson 

Michael Seidel 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Freese 

Mr. & Mrs. David Park 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Straub 

Mr. & Mrs. Tim MacArthur 

Ryan Kato 

Thomas Wallace 

Norbert Scherer 

Delores Scherer 

Norma Berlin 

Hilbert Middle School Staff 

Norma Jean Campbell 

The Campbell Family 

Norman Clifford 

Alan & Mae Cameron 

Marilynn & Norton Weiss 

Norris 

Kurt & Lisa Terrien 

Odo 

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Sperling 

Olive & Waxbean 

Nancy Adams 

Otis 

Barbara Kudla 

Otis 

You’ll be forever missed 

Mama cat & the staff 

at Sparr’s Greenhouse 

Our dog 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holt 

Ozzie 

Thomas Preczewski 

Pamela Walen 

Rick & Lisa Noble 

Pat Rugan 

P.S. & Marty Sarowski 

Pat Sparrow 

Diane McDonald 

Helen Rowin & all Jerry’s kids 

Lois & Avern Cohn 

Pat & Jack Melcher 

Peter & Diane Palmer 

Richard & Anita McLoughlin 

Sarah & Doug Allison 

Patches 

Deanna Sadlowski 

Patricia Hyde 

Angela & Scott Doucet 

Bill & Lori Hyde 

Bobby Davidson 

Carolyn & Dan Malin 

Holmes Murphy & Associates 

Iowa Bankers Association 

Jean Warman 

Malin Integrated Handling 

Solutions & Design 

Mary Trybus 

Richard & Jean Trybus 

Robert & Noel McCarter 

The Gaines Family 

The Raymond Corporation 

Travelers Omaha & 

Des Moines Offices 

Patricia Karadeema 

Kathy, Carol, Kim, Bob, 

Diane, Linda, Mary, Sue, 

Heidi, Stephanie 

Mary Jane O’Neill & 

Michael King 

Patricia Morrow 

Marsha Leiphart 

Paul Rekowski 

Brad, Susie & Allison Frazer 

Paul Sabo 

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Baier 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Steckowski 

Paula Jillson 

Aimee & Jeff Dahl 

Peanut 

Mike & Kathy Miller 

Pepper 

The Riemer Family 

Pepper and Beatrice 

Forever alive in our hearts 

The Goff-Kruszewski Family 

Pete & Gladys 

Anthony Curmi 

Peter Brown 

Francine & Edwina Pegues 

Phoebe Kaplan 

Gloria Miller 

Polly Cappellina 

Betty Gonko 

Poochie 

Tom & Andrea Parsons 

Pooh Bryant 

Christine Cooper 

Porter 

Barbara Petoskey & 

James Salay 

Punkin 

Elizabeth Temrowski Kern 

Pup 

Mary Pagan 

Ralph Courtemanche 

St. John Macomb Rehab 

Services 

Ralph Peckham 

Mary Shober 

Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Nieto 

Mr. & Mrs. Horst Hendrien 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Markey 

Prakken Publications, Inc. 

Rick DeGroot & Richard 

Wagner 

Sharon Bernath 

Raymond DesLauriers 

Andy, Margaret & Megan 

Benedict 

Raymond Fisher, Sr. 

Debbie & Richard Behrendt 

Wolverine Truck Sales 



Tribute Gifts 


Raymond Kuhn 

Marleen & Sam Elia (Savages) 

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Zembrzuski 

Richard Borrajo 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Spryszak 

Richard Lei 

Gary & Janice Bloom 

Mara Ignatius 

Richard Marshall 

K Tool Corporation 

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kay 

Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Simons 

Patricia Gosik 

Richard Rockwood 

Alyse Rosner Mccoy 

Cara Cunningham, Pamela & 

Leon Lysaght 

Katherine Cooper 

Latha Rangarajan, Elaine 

Manning, Michael Walsh, 

Gene & Sally Moy 

Mr. & Mrs. James Mawson 

Mr. & Mrs. John Martin 

Rita Foley 

Rick Passmore 

David & Karen Firman 

Riggs 

Florence Kaston 

Riley Kenny 

John Cruikshank 

Ringo 


Robbe Jasper Moore 

Cheryl McIlhon 

Robert & Patricia Wood 

Cynthia & Leo Petherbridge 

Robert Barnard 

Kathleen Neuman 

Robert Crespi 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Seeman 

Robert Engel 


Robert Fisher 

Donna Pawlowski 

Robert Simons 

Scott Simons & Public Relations 

Society of America 

Robert Szyszkiewicz 

RHFD Station #2 

Rochester Hills Professional 

Firefighters-IAFF Local 3472 

Robert Westman 

Dennis Flynn 

Roberta Jacoby 

Joan Tillman 

Robin Beattie 

Gene & Gail Laveroni 

Nancy Ludorf 

Ron Pollock 

Cynthia & Riccardo Arcaro 

Ronald Gossett 

Ford & Mercury Restorers Club 

Jim & Carol DeFranceschi 

Judy Cohen Busch, Mike & 

Dianne 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Costigan 

Staley Asphalt Co. 

Ronald Orcutt 

Amy Craft 

Ronald Phillips 

Roberta Polk 

Roscoe 

Holly Lako, Riley & Sophia 

Rose Cooke 

Patricia Kenny 

Rosemary Hayden 

Anne Varney 

Lynn Stephenson 

Mr. & Mrs. Bob McGee 

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hoste 

Wagner Family 

Rosie Norman 

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Koss 

Roxy 

Marie & Jed Czerniak 

Ruby Richards 

Lynne Durham, Greg, Rose, 

Aaron, Hoon, Wacky, Zany 

& Emily 

Rugger & Max 

Mr. & Mrs. John Brockschmidt 

Ruth Beltz 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong 

Ruth Elliott 

Jeanne Miller 

Ruth Patricia Grant 

Anonymous 

Mr. & Mrs. John McAleer 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maxwell 

& Family 

Steven Laird 

The Holy Cows 

Sadie Touma Young 

Leslie Touma & Molly Touma 

Sally Ann Welemirov 

Kimberly & Todd Parker 

Mr. & Mrs. David Roberts 

Mr. & Mrs. Halsig 

Mr. & Mrs. Mike McElroy 

Samantha McCallister 

C. McCallister 

Samantha MacWilliams 

Jeannette MacWilliams 

Samantha DiLaura 

Ruth DiLaura 

Sandra Hornyak 

Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Blome 

& Family 

Sandy 

Linda, Scott, Murphy & 

Mulligan Fox 

Sara 

Marian Nimbach 

Sasha 

Susan Kornfield & Peter Coggan 

Sassy 

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Ford, Jr. 

Savannah Zetz 

Dr. Jon Cabot 

Scout 

Dennys Grady 

Scruffy, Bonita, Odie, Mickey, 

Browan, Michael, Crystal, 

Ruchu, Rocky, Sara & O.J. 

Jane Bais-DiSessa 

Sean Pettibone 

Alex & Marilyn Bogaerts 

Shadow 

Aileen Hinds 

Shadow Smigielski 

Janet Lacoste 

Shadow Gammage 

SEM West Metro Team 

Shadow Weiss 

Kimberly Weiss 

Sharon Rygwelski 

Michelle Sanders 

Sharon Sommers-Struble 

Eleanor & Bill Quinlan 

John Herrington & Dawn 

Lukomski 

Linda Blodgett 

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Montgomery 

William Bray 

Sharon Wilhelm 

Scott Barns 

Shelby 

Sarah Borland, Brendan & 

The Borland Family 

Sheldon 

Patricia Stegall 

Sherman Longshore 

Audrey Longshore 

Shirley Burge 

Daniel & Annette Lepri 

Leo Ganci 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zerilli 

Nina Ganci 

Robert & Denise Wulbrecht 

Roberta & Tom Stolzenfeld 

Shirley Hart 


Shirley Hubbs 

Tommi West 

Shirley Jean Miller 

Friends from Chatt-Flint 

Shirley Larkins 

Brian & Kathee Metz 

Shirley Ryden 

Cici's Pizza 

Jim Powell, Jim & Patty Spence 

& Family, Jimmy Powell 

Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Larsen 

Viva Breen 

Shirley Winter 

Providence Park Operating 

Room 

Shorty & Daisy Lyons 

Elizabeth Lyons 

Sir Thomas More & Butterscotch 

Mary McLeod 

Sissy, Kitty, Jinx 

Christine Dzedzie 

Six Pack Deledda 

Ted Schneider 

Smokey “Roo” Kanefsky 

Jenny & Peter Kanefsky 

Smoky 

Frank & Valerie Ward 

Sparky 

Karen & Janice Cassetta 

Speedy 

Vicky, Roger & BeBe Burrows 

Stanley Nobles 

Scott & Donna Nobles 

Stanley Orlowski 

Sharon Poole 

Stanley Sandrowicz 

NNPs at Oakwood Hospital 

Steve Violante 

Jane & Bob Podzikowski 

Stoli 

Melonie Colaianne 

Sue Addy 

Carol Dombroski & DE core 

team friends & Doug Pileri 

Sue Bond 

Jan Joye 

Susan Miller 

Penny Hergenroeder & 

David Weiss 

Susan Plater 

Linda & Gary Grant 

Susie 

Susanne Lawrance 

Susie 

Charles Free 

Susie Ayers 

Mary Ann Laporte 

Sylvia Lieberman 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Light 

Sylvia McPhail 

Laure & Stephen Preston 

Mr. & Mrs. John W. McPhail 

Tom Wilczak & 

Steven Quinkert 

Taran O’Flynn 

BDO Seidman, LLP 

Bill & Peggy Matthews 

David Yankle 

Dorothy & James Brenner 

Kathy & Bob Lipson 

Mr. & Mrs. Tom Zelenak 

Pat Walsh, Mary Kay Galvin, 

Bill Walsh, Dan Walsh & 

Tom Walsh 

Tessia Rae 

Mrs. Ray Carlson 

The Noble Grafton 

Susan & Craig Larsen 

Thelma Yedlin 

Brad Graber 

Thor Gladstone 

Marji Mortimer & 

Corey Greenfield 

Thunder Graleski 

Suzanne Graleski 

Tiger & Cuddles 

Ginny Dimsa 

Tigger Lesperance 

Karri Bloemer 

Tio 

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Marie Mitchell 

The Enczur Family 

Tod Davidson 

Rosemarie, Seymour & 

Phoebe Karbal 

Toplin Koja 

Denice Brown 

Trixie Ann 

Cynthia Miluk, Tony, Layla 

& Lola 

Tyler Cabot 

Mrs. Robert Dadich 

Violette Valentine Payette 

Suzanne Rottet & 

Marilynne Zimmerman 

Virginia Carlson 

Dennis & Rita Komora, 

David & Shelly Lockwood 

Virginia Krikorian 

Carol Ohanesian 

Ed & Helen Benson 

Linda Lutz 

Lucy Dorian 

Marion Brown 

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Friebel 

Mr. & Mrs. Darol Bidwell, Jr. 

Team Moore & Pat, U.S. 

Trust, Bank of America 

Private Wealth Mgmt. 

Virginia Kwentus 

David Claeys 

Gerald Stein 

Michelle & Bryan Roy 

Plante & Moran, PLLC 

Sarah Wright 

Thomas Clement 

Virginia Vreeland 

Camille Adas 

Vivian Thayer 

Joseph Karam 

Mr. & Mrs. John Daly, III 

Walli Paas 

Boris Usztan 

Walter Kesselring 

Alliance Parts Warehouse 

Walter Zimmerman 

Betsy Pearce 

Wayne 

Donna Kehl 

Wayne McKenzie 

Linda Phillips 

Whitney Jacobs 

Amy & Scott Taxman 

William Forintos 

Al & Mary Kline 

William Hopkins 

James, Nicki, Angela & 

Andrea Varga 

Julie Geyer 

William Pardon 

Maria, Brenda & Sue 

Mr. & Mrs. D. Wesley 

Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Cairns 

Ralph Williams 

William Perttunen 

Joseph A. Young & Associates 

William Strohmer 

Kings Mill Board of Directors 

& Staff 

Zakary 

Mr. & Mrs. Grant Kitchen 

Zeke 

Don & Susan Durance 

Ziggy, Tasha, Tai, 

Sammy & Tiger 

Gregory & Renee Granken 

SPECIAL TRIBUTE 

Jessie 

1998-2008 


Beloved companion and loyal 

friend of Karen Kline. Jessie 

held consecutive titles as “Top 

Dog” from 2003-08 at the 

annual MHS Mutt March in 

Grosse Pointe Shores. Together 

Jessie and Karen raised more 

than $14,000 to benefit the 

animals. “It is because of Jessie 

that I was able to raise so much 

money for the Michigan 

Humane Society. People could 

not say ‘no’ to her,” says Karen. 

Jessie also was a therapy dog 

visiting seven facilities. She 

passed away this summer 

following a brief illness. The 

Mutt March won’t be the same 

without her. 

All honorarium recipients, 

the families of memorial 

recipients, and contributors 

will receive special letters of 

acknowledgment and 

gratitude from the 

Michigan Humane Society. 

Due to limited space, 

however, we are able to 

publish only those 

donations of $50 or more, 

which will appear in a 

future issue as space allows. 

Submission of photos does 

not guarantee placement. 


023MIA_Fall_08 9/12/08 3:26 PM Page 23 

CELEBRITY CHAT WITH TYREE GUYTON 

Celebrity Chat 

Photo by Greg Campbell 

Award-winning artist Tyree Guyton is known 

internationally as the force behind The Heidelberg 

Project, an ongoing outdoor art installation that began in 

1986 and today covers two city blocks in Detroit. 

Guyton, 53, grew up on Heidelberg Street in Detroit. As an 

adult, he came back and wanted to make a difference in that 

environment. Although partially destroyed by two Detroit 

administrations, The Heidelberg Project continues to rise from 

the ruins and today is recognized as one of the most powerful art 

environments in the world. 

“I follow my grandfather’s motto,” Guyton says. “Stick and 

stay. Never give up.” 

Primarily a painter and sculptor with his art displayed around 

the world, Guyton draws attention to the plight of Detroit’s 

forgotten neighborhoods, and spurs discussion and action. He 

continues to live and work in the city, working with children on 

Heidelberg Street almost daily as he guides the Project forward. 

Q: TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH 

COMPANION ANIMALS. 

A: I love birds. Over the years I’ve had two cockatiels and one 

conure, which is in the parrot family. Birds are a great metaphor for 

mankind in that there’s a lot we can learn from birds. We have to 

learn how to fly. Right now, I don’t have any because the nature of 

my work keeps me away from home too much to care for them. 

Q: YOUR WORK REFLECTS LIFE ON THE STREETS OF 

DETROIT. HOW DO ANIMALS FIT INTO YOUR WORK, 

PARTICULARLY THE INSTALLATION NAMED NOAH’S ARK? 

A: Growing up in the church world, I remember the story of Noah’s 

Ark and getting two animals of every kind. There’s a connection 

between everything, and everything has its place here. A person I 

know lost his sight, and he had a dog take him every place. Animals 

have a significant place here in the world. 

Q: DO YOU FEEL A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO 

HELP ANIMALS? 

A: I do. We get stray animals up at the project. We feed them and 

look out for them. 

Q: HOW DO YOU HOPE YOUR WORK MAY HELP LOCAL 

COMPANION ANIMALS? 

A: I reach out to the animals, and I hope that someone else may see 

that and they may begin to do that, too. We all need to respect 

animals. We’re all in this together. 

Q: IN THE COURSE OF CREATING ART IN THE 

NEIGHBORHOODS, HAVE YOU RUN ACROSS AN ANIMAL 

IN NEED OR AN MHS RESCUE WORKER? 

A: I see MHS rescue workers all the time. In fact, one lived around 

the corner from the project and was always looking for stray animals. 

An artist lives in one of the homes in the project, and he keeps 

bringing home stray dogs and cats. He cares for them full time. 

Q: WHAT DO YOU KNOW NOW THAT YOU WISH 

YOU’D KNOWN WHEN YOU STARTED THE HEIDELBERG 

PROJECT? 

A: I wouldn’t change a thing, especially knowing now about all the 

animals – all the birds and stray dogs and cats – that would come 

into my life as a result. 

Q: TELL US WHY YOU SUPPORT THE MICHIGAN 

HUMANE SOCIETY. 

A: I support their cause because I know what they do, and when I 

had animals, I used their vet services. We need the MHS to care for 

stray animals. Just think if we didn’t have them in place! It’s very 

important. I refer people to them all the time. 

– By Theresa Falzone 


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