Central Minnesota's Independent, Nonprofit Animal Shelter

Central Minnesota’s Independent, Nonprofit Animal ShelterPO BOX 701 ST CLOUD, MN NOVEMBER 2010 Telephone (320) 252-0896Ortega Family

Issue 4—Volume 73November 2010Published Quarterly ByTri-County Humane SocietyDesktop PublisherJennifer JacksonEditorVicki DavisBOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentKristin StewartFirst Vice PresidentKaren ZimmerSecond Vice PresidentChris KudrnaSecretaryCyd ReuterTreasurerMatthew LarsonLarry DeGraaf, Kurt Durrwachter,Jim Hart, Jan Hovda, Ann Imholte,Melody Moore, Colette EllenbeckerExecutive Director - Vicki DavisIncorporated Dec. 11, 1974Tri-County Humane Society735 8th St. N.E. P.O. Box 701St. Cloud, MN 56302(320) 252-0896www.tricountyhumanesociety.orgMARK YOUR CALENDAR!November is Adopt ASenior Dog MonthNovember 19, 20, 21Santa PawsMay 6Wine, Kibble & BidsMISSION STATEMENTWe believe in the human/animal bond and exist to support Central Minnesotaby practicing and promoting quality adoption services and education programs.GUIDING PRINCIPLESSHELTER - The base of operations of the Tri-County Humane Society is ourshelter. It is there that we give temporary care to animals who for variousreasons are homeless.We value:• A clean, cheerful, healthy, and inviting atmosphere for both animals andpeople.• Our professional and compassionate staff who provide daily care for theanimals at the shelter and insure a successful adoption program, and ourvolunteers who, in assisting the staff in daily animal care, willingly take onboth pleasant and unpleasant tasks.EDUCATION - Through our educational programs, we teach humane andwell-informed animal care.We strive to:• Inform people of the problem of pet overpopulation and the multiplebenefits of spaying and neutering their pets.• Help pet owners to understand total animal care, including how to meettheir pet’s nutritional, behavioral, and social needs.• Emphasize a sense of responsibility and the realization that pet ownershipinvolves a lifelong commitment, and create an awareness of our mission inthe community at large.COMMUNITY SERVICES - The Tri-County Humane Society recognizes itsmembership in and obligations to the surrounding community.We strive to:• Provide professional and helpful information regarding a variety of animalconcerns.• Respond to alleged cruelty and neglect reports with appropriate referrals.• Reach out to the community through staff and volunteer involvementprograms and activities, and provide humane and appropriate care forimpounded animals.The Tri-County Humane Society is a member of theMinnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare (MnPAW),a coalition of animal welfare organizations in Minnesotacommitted to finding a home for every healthy andtreatable companion animal. TCHS’s ExecutiveDirector, Vicki Davis, is currently serving as President.SurrenderedAdopted43030816637118671713512007151ClaimedEuthanizedJulyAugustSeptember2Follow us on Facebook. Become a fan and join our cause!

All of the kind people, who droptheir loose change into the TCHSdonation banks that variousbusinesses have so graciouslyallowed to sit upon their countertops. There is no such thing as asmall donation.Coborn’s Pet Point savers, fordonating your pet point coupons.We are also now collecting FoodClub Labels for Learning.Kimberly Ann Ritsche Memorial Fund of the CentralMN Community Foundation, for the donation.Cheryl Lightle/Wade Skaja Fund of the Central MNCommunity Foundation, for the donation.Ann & Mark Thelen Fund of the Central MNCommunity Foundation, for the donation.John & Cindy Clemens Fund of the Central MNCommunity Foundation, for the donation.Leo T. Henkemeyer Fund of the Central MNCommunity Foundation, for the donation.CJ Banks/Christopher Banks, for choosing TCHS as theircharity for “Good Will Week.”Jenna Trisko, for her years of volunteer grant writing.Her writing talents and knowledge secured $17,631 in grantmoney for TCHS during the last three years. Grants wereawarded to help with in-house and community animalsterilization programs, cat enrichment projects, and seniorcitizen adoption assistance. Her devotion to our shelter issorely missed while she is a doctoral student in Grand Forksworking on her thesis that will focus on the human/animalbond.Lauren Stienke, for celebrating her 11th birthday at theshelter helping the animals.Emma Haroldson, for donating money from her birthday.Nancy Dyson-Powers, for raising $1104 for the animalsthrough garage sales and fundraising.The MacDonald, Weber, and Frantii Families, for raisingmoney for TCHS through garage sales and lemonade stand.Pat Sell, for designing the Companion Walk shirts.Sauk Rapids Sportsman’s Club, for their $2,000 donationto help spay/neuter animals at the shelter.Friends & family of Scott, Nancy, Maggie, Hattie, andAnnie Powers, for their generous bidding on the dessert &afghan auction in which proceeds were donated to TCHS.Werner Electric Supply/Dick Tracy, for the donationthrough “2010 Pay It Forward” promotion in memory ofMitchell Tracy.Thank you to Pizza Ranch for having a fundraiser forTCHS. We received $368, thanks to all who attended!Thank you to those who donate through United Way ofCentral Minnesota Donor Designated Funds, and othercommunity donation programs.Give-It-Get-It United Way community volunteer dayvolunteers, for painting the back hallway and working ondog walking trail. Thank you Jill Dieryck, Sandi Walters,Shannon Nies, Lucy Garding, Nikki Pfannenstein, NancyFlodquist, Lisa Specht, and Vikki Dullinger for your help.Jared Jackels from Ace Tree & Landscape donated woodchips for the dog walking trail.Thank you to all those who donated numerous items tohelp the animals including: cash, pet food, cat litter, petsupplies, crates, towels, blankets, toys, bones, aluminumcans, newspaper, and other miscellaneous supplies:Polly Anderson, Banfield The Pet Hospital, Shelly Bluhm,Renee Bernardy, Laurie Bentley, Ruth Boos, AudreyBreeden, Diane Brick, Keri Brunn, Mark Bordewick, CathyBurt, Ann Cofell, Kisha Cowgill, Jan Dalman, MeganDenman, Karen Delsing, Mary Dellinger, Jennifer Dorsch,Val Douvier, Dorie & Brian Drown, Darlene Engebretson,Jen & Lizz Engebretson, Janessa & Becky Engelmeyer,Scott & Corey Falk, Carol Freihammer, Bonnie Gould,Granite City Pet Hospital, Maggie Grass, Graveen Family,Karen & Randy Haight, Michael Halverson, Ken Hanson,Tuesday Hansen, Kevin Hammond, Emma Haroldson,Mandy Handeland, Hasieena Ibrahim, InnStep-District 742,Lisa Johnson, Sherry Jones, Sabrina Julkowski, PaulKampa, Lura & Jason Kiel, Grace & Hannah Klapak,Kloster Industrial Assets, Rollie Krueger, Shriley Kern,Linda & Mike Koltes, Michelle Lashinski, Kelsey LaBathe,Katera & Rachel Lampert, Robin Laurence & AdrianHornung, La Dee Dogs, John & Jane Lawless, Kelly Lind,Jean Louis, Kathy Lyerly, Rebecca Lysaght, Kim Matz,Don & Jeanne Malloy, Mauriel Meyer, Jenny Manderfeld,Jassie McGovern, Connie Miller, Minnesota School ofBusiness, Greg Murray, Kim Nahan, Kristi Nelson,Shannon Nelson, Danielle Nelson, Jim & Dana Nelson,Wyman & Gloria Nelson, Mark Nelson, Niesha Olson, DebO’Keefe, Kristie Olson, Helen O’Rourke, Rosie Ostendorf,John & Ann Ostendorf/Career Services, Kathy Patton,Joelle Peterson, Ed Peterson, John & Georgia Plumadore,Joan Rathbun, Jennifer Ronn, Michelle Rhindahl, RuthRickbeil, Andrea Rickbeil, Cyd Reuter, Nate & EclesteRichards, Bryn Rogers, Karen & Randy Rupp, Zoe Rogers,Rita Rubin, Rhonda Sargeant, Will Sanvick, Shana Stuckey,Lorie Steidl, Kevin Smith, Bethany Shevich, SchwitallaFamily, Paul & Kathy Tenvoorde, Patti Tellock, SallyThaylz, Diane Vosen, Pattiy & Lewie Walker, David &Nicole Wickman, Joseph Wolfe, Jane Zimmerman, KurtZdroik.To donate or to view animals for adoption visit our website www.tricountyhumanesociety.org.3

For the 22nd year, our annual Companion Walk was a huge success! Over 400 walkers, 250 dogs, a kitten, and a pigparticipated and strolled along the five kilometer trek and then returned to Wilson Park to partake in the games, food, vendorbooths, prizes, and silent auction. Congratulations to our dedicated Companion Walk committee and walkers for raising over$55,000! This is our main fundraiser of the year. We are able to achieve such remarkable numbers because of our friendswho walked, collected pledges, sponsored walkers, sponsored the event, promoted the event, donated prizes and provisions,and volunteered their time. Congratulations to the Granite City Pet Hospital for winning the Companion Walk VetChallenge! Their clinic raised $600 in pledges with the help of their staff and clients. On behalf of the animals this eventbenefits, our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to this year’s incredibly successful Companion Walk. See you nextyear—September 10, 2011!Thank you to the Companion Walk committee members who did an absolutely amazing job: Amy Asmussen, Kari Boehmer,Lisa Brownstein, Colleen DeGroat, Kristen Dollman-Stoll, Jan Hovda, Ann Imholte, Adam Jarboe, Amanda LaFayette,Angela Mundis, Marit Ortega, Lisa Pederson, Jamie Skeate, Brooke Strassburg, and Katie Stavos.Thank you to volunteers who helped: Nancy Anderson, Dean Anshus, Sherri Baker, Michael Bird, Brian & Kari Boehmer,Cindy Boettcher, Cory Boettcher, Sam Boettcher, Steph Boettcher, Dr. Gene Boysen, Lisa Brownstein, Beverly Carlson,Faith Cunningham, Mary Davis, Colleen DeGroat, Scott Devor, Kristen Dollman-Stoll, Anna Doulan, Brenda Eggerth, LoriEicher, Bob Ellenbecker, Lisa Esmay, Maddy Green, Brandee Hanson, Jim Hart, Kitty Haselkamp, Tiffany Hastings, WandaHohler, Mike Hohler, Taylor Hohler, Austin Hohler, Logan Hohler, Jada Hohler, Jenna Hohler, Jan Hohler, Jan Hovda,Eileen Iburg, Ann Imholte, Joel Imholte, Adam Jarboe, Annie Johnson, Karla Johnson, Laurie Johnson, Carol Jones, MartinaJuvera-Paul, Jerry Kenning, Ashley Knock, Julie Kusterman, Amanda LaFayette, Matt Larson, Celeste Lehman, AdamLewis, Cheryl Ley, Whitney Lougheed, Allie Madland, Heath Marquard, Bea Mastin, Danielle McGrath-Hermann, LilaMcGrath-Mansour, Lynette McGrath-Mansour, Jeremy Michaels, Mary Helen Montgomery, Melody Moore, Angela Mundis,Coya Myers, Erika Nachbar, Bev Nolan, Kathy Northern, Diane Notch, Dania Noyes, Jim Noyes, Kris Noyes, SabrinaPatino, Rod Pederson, Chad Piepgras, Jon Rand, Wendy Randall, Cyd Reuter, Daniel Shub, Heidi Shub, Adam & JamieSkeate, Katie Stavos, Jessica Steeves, David Steiner, Kris Stewart, Brooke Strassburg, Nicholas Thiede, Steve Thrune, SaraUnderhill, Richard Witteman, Fawn Wright, Elladee Zak, Karen Zimmer, and Alan & Rhonda Zimmerman.Thank you toeveryone whosupported andpledged theCompanion Walk!See youSept. 10thnext year!Special thanks to Lisa Esmay, MaddyGreen, Ella Zak, Lila Mansour-McGrath, Annie Johnson (pictured leftto right) of Girl Scout Troop 178, fortheir Silver Award. They donated theirtime, materials, and talent to make a dogkissing booth. Troop leader: LynetteMansour-McGrath. Artist: Joni Karl.Carpenter: Rick Green.

----- PLEDGED WALKERS -----Our sincere thanks to all of the walkers who helped us raiseover $44,500 in collected pledges:Vicki Davis - $65851st Place - Pat Sell—$5140.57(donated prizes back to be auctioned)2nd Place - Colleen DeGroat—$15853rd Place - Stephanie Horvath—$13704th Place - Heidi Wagner—$1311Vanessa Popp - $620Joelle Marie Neubert - $710Valerie Timm - $580Lisa Pederson - $525Kris Stewart - $520Lisa Brownstein - $515Janet Delre - $500April Tidd - $430Deanna Quade - $412Karen Zimmer - $400Katie Stavos - $375Holly VanderWeyst - $348Lisa Jordanne Zapzalka - $332.76Kurt Durrwachter - $330Preston McGraw - $323Marit Ortega - $345Kirsten Auld - $307.01Kathy Snyder - $305Melanie Ashfeld - $302Sherri Baker - $300Jamie Skeate - $300Claire Dorniden - $300Felicia Fahnhorst - $300Linnea Lang - $272Russ & Hanna Klimmek - $265Theresa Krueger - $255Liz Mews - $250Dana Bowers - $245Melanie Johnson - $235Martina Juvera-Paul - $235Paula & Conner Jacobs - $234Gretchen Leisen - $230Cyd Reuter - $220Sara Johnson - $218Colette Neron - $215Angie Handeland - $215JoAnne & Cubby Schaefer - $210Nancy Johnson - $210Patti Schmitz - $210Melody Moore - $205Kelli Schuh - $202.75Barb Kolbinger - $200Amber Jackson - $200Jessica Knack - $200Amy Studanski - $200Steph & Kelly Vorpahl - $200Lorie Steidl - $200Jennifer Roche - $200Jennifer Forsland - $200Maggie Asper - $177Shelly Wolfe - $170Sabrina Julkowski - $167Tarah Voltin - $165Kennidy Twedt - $165Maria Anderson - $160Niesha Olson - $158.10Trisha Hetue - $155Haley Condon - $155Justin Ruth - $151Bethany Batdorf - $150Amanda McFadden - $150Burdette Miller-Lehn - $150Kathy Huben - $130Lisa Tobish - $130Cindy Albright - $125Patty & Austin Horn - $125Lynn & Matt Larson - $125Johnna Listul - $125Alyssa Luttschwager - $123Alexa Lehn - $120Jody Wheeler/Stacy Janicki - $120Joel Erickson - $115Alison Bloom - $115Kayla Himmerding - $106Jeni & Alexis Senn - $105Janel Eiynck - $100Joyce Howard - $100Jen Skurdahl - $100Mary Geller - $100Gail Gornick - $100Amanda Toppe - $100Perian Stavrum - $100Lindsey Rivard - $100Todd & June Tongas - $100Cullen McMillan - $100Lynn Clark - $100Deb Oster - $100Kendel Torkildson - $97Wanda Kuseske - $95Heather Ernst - $90Amber Gave - $90Katrina Hansmeier - $86.75Halle & Buddha Trulson - $85The Millers - $85Melissa Studanski - $85Gretchen Maue - $80Josie Hall - $80Angela Mundis - $80Jena Rivard - $75Katelynn Lipelt - $755th Place - Jim Noyes—$11856th Place - Jessica Peterschick—$9507th Place - Jodi Pflepsen—$9208th Place - Jan Hovda—$9059th Place - Emily Bezdicek—$81010th Place - Ted Schafer—$710Steph, Tracy, Karen Mueller - $75Dennis Strassburg - $75Diane Miller - $75Gale Eastwood - $75Brooke Strassburg - $75Marilyn Girtz - $75Krista Hutchins - $75Tasha Freese - $75Aaron Amberson - $66Rachel Davis - $65Janine Behrendt - $65Rita Rubin - $60Corina Schlichting - $60Companions Animal Hospital - $56Jennifer Vouk - $55James Ryckman - $55Deb Flaaten - $50Carol Hoffman - $50Kristie Ekstrom - $50Peggy Okroi - $50James & Hillary Zeppelin - $50Jenny DeWenter - $47Diane Deters - $35Ernestine Hagar - $25Michael Mattson - $25Jim Nelson - $25Michele Monson - $25Rachel Sandvold - $25Mariana Kennedy-Lypen - $25Amanda Stombaugh - $24Abrah Etzler - $20Nicole LaVigne - $20Holly Murphy - $20Julie & Skyla Hennon - $20Sarah Rassier - $20Lindsey & Dominick Hartjes - $20Izzy Riedeman-Lenarz - $20Nicole Berg - $20Tamara Deland - $20Natalie Johnson - $20Jeremy Kenning - $20Suzanne Ross - $20Joy Beck - $12Gage Miller - $10Monica Davis - $10Chelsea Swiggum - $8Rhonda Grant - $7Meghan Pearson - $4A special thank you to:Benton County Mounted Patrol for leading walkers on the 5k route.Pat Sell for designing the groovy print on the Companion Walk Woofstock t-shirts.Brooke Strassburg and her family for tie-dying all of the Companion Walk Woofstock t-shirts.Kristi Brosowsky for making a map of the walk route and map of Wilson Park.Fawn Wright for sewing the flag of friends, an use of the motor home.Pleasantview Elementary School for lending us tables and chairs.Cathedral High School for lending the stage.Heidi Scapanski for lending us the use of straw bales for seating.THANK YOU!!!Vendors:Advanced Care Pet Hospital, AffiliatedEmergency Veterinary Services, All Four Paws,Banfield, Best Buy, Cold Spring/St. Joseph/Paynesville Vet Clinic, Companions AnimalHospital, Dr. Order Inc., Good Earth Food Co-op,Granite City Pet Hospital, Kimball VeterinaryClinic, Nutro Products Inc., Pine Cone PetHospital, La Dee Dogs, Rasmussen College,Sok’s Rapid Wash/Dog WashAll those who donated:5th Avenue Grille, Ace Bar & Cafe, Adam &Jamie Skeate, Advanced Care Pet Hospital,Affiliated Emergency Vet Services, All FourPaws, American Red Cross, Anew Place Massage& Life Coaching, Angela Mundis, AngushireGolf Course, Anton's, Applebee's, Barker's More4 Less, Becker Furniture World, BeckerVeterinary Clinic, Bernatello's Pizza, Bernick'sPepsi, Best Burger Ever, Bo Diddley's, BoysenAnimal Hospital, Bravo Burritos, Bruce's BirdHouses, Budget Wise Magazine, Burger King,Burger Time, Caliber Kennels, Carlos CreekWinery, Cathedral High School, Chuck & Don's,Chris Harren at Coborn's-Foley, Coborn's Inc.,Cold Spring Veterinary Clinic, CompanionsAnimal Hospital, Coya Myers, Coyote MoonGrille, Custom Comfort Beds, Daddio's BBQ,Dairy Queen, Denny & Kathy's Ace Hardware,Diamond Pet Food, Domino's-Sauk Rapids, Dr.Order Inc, Erberts & Gerberts, Finken Water,Fleetwood Advertising, Four Flags Over Aspen,Gary's Pizza, General Pet Supply, Geyer Rental,Gold's Gym-Sartell, Godfather’s, Good EarthFood Co-op, Grand Casino Mille Lacs, GraniteBowl South, Green Mill, Hair & Body Works,Holiday-Waite Park, Holiday Inn, Holiday InnExpress, House Of Pizza, Hoye HomeFurnishings, Jimmy's Pizza, JM Oil Co., KenBachofer-Exploring Light Photography, KimballVeterinary Clinic, Kings Kennels, La Dee Dogs,Landwehr Construction, Leah Fernelius, LeeAnnChin's, Lincoln Depot, Luchianio's, Mary BethLarcom, Mexican Village, Miller Auto,Minnesota Twins, Mongo's Grill, MunicipalAthletic Complex, Nutro Products, Odonata ArtGallery, Old Chicago, Olive Garden, PacificWok, Papa John's, Papa Murphy's, PatriceSullivan & Ken Fischer, Perkins, Pine Cone PetHospital, Pirates Cove, Pizza Hut, Powder Ridge,Qdoba Mexican Grill, Quizno's, Red Lobster,Rengel Printing, Rich Spring Golf Club, RiverBoat Depot, Royal Tire, Roma Pizza, Sammy’sPizza, Schluchter Investment Advisors, ShirleyFiala, Skatin' Place, Soaring Adventures, SoksRapid Wash/Dog Wash, Space Aliens, SpectrumSanitary Supply, St. Cloud Bakery, St. JosephVeterinary Clinic, Starbucks, Steve Pederson,Subway, Summerland, Super America, SusanGapinski, Taco John's-Waite Park, Target, TGIFriday's, The Blue Buffalo, The Boot Shack,Valerie Timm-Mrs. Benton County, VillageDrug, Waite Park Police Department, Waite ParkVeterinary Hospital, Wendy's, Wild Bird Center,Wild Mountain, YMCAMichael Bird, Adam Lewis, Heidi Shub, Dominic Hartjes and Katie Stavos, for photographing. 5

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORIn this issue I bring to you some very exciting news!! We are finally going to be able to spay and neuter100% of the animals before they are adopted. How are we going to be able to do this and why haven’t webeen doing it before? The Board has unanimously decided to convert our current training building into asurgical center. Let me share some of the history and reasoning behind this decision.We’ve been struggling to get more and more spay/neuter surgeries done in our current surgery and examroom. Every year we come close to doubling the number of surgeries we’ve done the previous year. Goodstable growth, but while doing so, we get behind on exams because the exam room is also the surgery room.This contributes to animals not being available for adoption in a timely manner. The length of an animal’s stay in a shelter isvery relative to their physical and mental well-being. Taking measures to shorten the time between their arrival and whenthey get adopted saves lives and money, improves the lives of the animals in our care and even reduces staff stress.We carefully investigated what it would take to expand the surgery and exam room. Due to the nature of the surroundingstructure, the cost was far more than we were comfortable investing. Brainstorming sessions with the Board led us to thedecision to use our pre-existing training building which would require minimal renovations to fulfill our needs.While we would prefer to do both, suspending our training program and focusing those resources on our animals’ health andwell-being is the right thing to do. We take some comfort in knowing people can get reliable training in the community andwe can always revisit the dog training program some time in the future. We work really hard to provide the absolute bestprograms with the money we have been entrusted with and we believe that for the TCHS mission and strategic plan, this is themost important direction to take right now. With your continued support, we can make it happen.Vicki Davis, CAWAExecutive DirectorFROM THE COUCHDear Confused,Dear WIBS,I noticed that you used to be a lot fluffier. What happened?ConfusedI have known for years that my lovely coat of fur is worth a fortune, and individuals at alaboratory have finally discovered its worth as well. They are offering to pay my humanesociety money for feline fur. They use it for coming up with treatments to help people withallergies. How cool is that? That means more people may be able to reap the benefits ofsharing their home with a feline friend in the future!So step up like I did, and save that cat hair from being brushed or shaved and bring it tothe humane society. It’s the least we can do for those less fortunate than us!Hair needs to be clean (but not washed) and from a healthy cat. There are always peskydetails, so call the shelter to get the whole scoop.WIBS (Wish I’d Been Spayed)Use www.goodsearch.com for your internet search engine, and chooseTri-County Humane Society St. Cloud, MN as your charity. We receivea penny per search, and all those pennies add up!6A kitten is, in the animal world, what a rosebud is in the garden.-- Robert Southey

Wine, Kibbles & BidsOur 10th annual Wine, Kibbles, & Bids event is set for Friday, May 6, at College of St. Benedict’s GoreckiCenter in St. Joseph. It’s Mother's Day weekend, and what better way to show your love and appreciation formom than to take her out for an exquisite dinner with wine tasting, live music, and the greatest silent auctionin town. The silent auction also gives mom the opportunity to pick out her own gift!For the Animals“Name Brand” Dry Cat & Kitten Food, “Name Brand” Dry Puppy Food, Clay Cat Litter, Paw Thaw, Rabbit/Guinea Pig Food,Rawhides, Toys, Kongs, Timothy Hay, Ceramic Food Dishes, Cash Donations for Vet ExpensesFor the ShelterBrooms & Dust Pans, Ultra Chlorox Liquid Bleach, Hot/Cold Water Hoses, Laundry Detergent, Window Cleaner, Hand Soap, ToiletPaper, 55 Gallon Plastic Garbage Bags, Rubbing Alcohol, Contractor Disposal Bags, Lanyards for Volunteer Nametags, Band-Aids, HolidayDecorations (any holiday), Leather Gloves, Hammer, Paint Brushes/Rollers, Folding/Stacking Chairsbold = greatest needFor the OfficeColor/White Copy Paper (8 1/2 x 11 only), Card Stock Paper, Pre-Paid Phone Cards, Coborns/Cashwise Pet Points, Stamps (.28 & .44), Fine PointSharpies, Crayola Markers, Laminate Sheets, Aluminum Cans for Recycling, Clorox Wipes, Canned Air, Scotch Tape RollsSpecific Volunteer NeedsOff-Site Adoption Volunteers, Basic Maintenance Assistance, Laundry Room Helpers, Animal Transporters, Animal Caregivers at Shelter, Volunteers tohelp with fundraisers, Volunteers to walk dogs 8am to 11am, Veterinary Technicians & Pre-Veterinary Students to assist with surgeries & exams.Kayla Beuning and other SCSU students, for taking a shelter dog to campus advocating adopting from a shelter vs.puppy mills.Jeanna Dean and Bob Erickson, for volunteering at the SCSU Mainstreet Fall Fair.Tabitha Wood, for organizing an Avon Fundraiser which raised the shelter $59.80.Stephanie Al-Rifai, Ashley Kock, Samantha Gohman Bahner, Kendra Schreifels, and Annette Houg, for assistingwith shelter tours.Dondra Roland & her dog Joey, Sandy Spichke & her dog, Gale Eastwood & his dog Raz, Coya Myers & her dogMandy, Dan Wieczorek, Kelly Suter, Alecia Prom & her dog Shelby, Jack & Jan Propsma, Jim Tesch & his dogKrusher, and Bob Erickson, for bringing pets to senior care facilities.Alexis Tebben and Elise Herman, for assisting with animals on a humane education pet visit to New Horizon Academy.Becky Vos, for visiting Albany Elementary School for a humane education pet visit. Humane Education visits, catered tochildren and young adults, are available to schools and child care facilities in the tri-county area.Off-Site Adoption Events - Kayla Beuning, Davin Dickson, Sara Doyle, Amy Dziuk, Bob Erickson, Ryan Gillen, KatieHarren, Kitty Hasselkamp, Annette Houg, Paula & Conner Jacobs, Melanie Johnson, Brittany Kalina, Ashley Kock, AprilKlinghagen, Nicole Kummer, Stephanie Laver, Shannon, Jordan & Cassidy Lindboe, Whitney Lougheed, HeathMarquard, Sherry & Hannah Nierenhausen, Mckenzie Nue, Holly O’Neal, Ed Peterson, Tannia Peterson, Alecia Prom,Stacie Teonyan, Kendra SchreifelsBenton County Fair Booth - Marge Bates, Joy Beck, Steph, Sam & Cindy Boettcher, Sharon, Tasha, Tabby & BeckyBotz, Lisa Brownstein, Kayla Beuning, Ciera Davis, Mckenzie Eisenschenk, Bob Erickson, Annette Houg, KittyHaselkamp, Claudia Hovendick, Jeannie Johnson, Amanda, Brian, Kaylee & Jadyn Kivel, Ashley Kock, Nancy Kampa,Missy Holbrook, Shelly, Heavan & Shelby Ludwig, Heath Marquard, Ashley Mecum, Angela Mundis, Scott & MichaelMattson, Diane Miller, Allison & Amaya Murray, Sherri & Hannah Nierenhausen, Katie Owen, Martina Juvera Paul, CydReuter, Annessa Rosch, Kendra Schreifels, Denise Sieben, David Steiner, Sarah, Steve, Lakota & Tallis Watson, AmberZapzackaYou all are fantastic volunteers - we could not do it without your help!7

Friday,Nov. 192 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday,Nov. 2011 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday,Nov. 2110 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bring your pet to the Tri-County Humane Society for our 25th Annual"Pose Your Pet With Santa" fundraiser!You will receive 5 high resolution digital photos on one CD, giving you the ability to edityour pictures at home and email them to friends and family. You will also receiveinformation and discounts on reprints and holiday greeting cards. The cost is $35, all ofwhich goes directly to the animals. Photos may be taken with or without Santa.The Tri-County Humane Society is grateful to professional photographers Lisa Crayford ofCountry Gallery, and Sue Dropp of Dropp’s Unique Portrait Design for donating their timeand talent creating the set and taking the photographs. We also want to thank TheCamera Shop for donating materials and offering 20% off your order of photo greetingcards from pictures taken at the event. Their generous contributions, along with thesupport of the shelter’s dedicated volunteers, gives us the ability to use 100% of theproceeds for animal care.To make an appointment, call: 320-252-0896Event will be set up in our training facility, which is located behind our shelter. Please use the back parking lot.For the safety of all pets, please be sure your pet’s vaccinations are up-to-date and that your pet is parasite-free.All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.8Please post this page of information at work or school, or ask a business to post it in their window!

SHOPPING FOR THE ANIMALSWatch for our gift wrappingbooth at Crossroads, justoutside of Target in the mall.November 26, 27, 28December 4, 5, 11-242010-2011 OutingzCoupon Books arehereEnjoy great savings onrestaurants, recreation, golf,bowling, theatre, tanning,home improvement,automotive services, gas,hotels, clothing, petsupplies and much more.Books are only $25 and arefull of hundreds of greatcoupons.TCHS receives $9 from eachbook sold.FOR DOGSKongsDoggie BagelsStuffed ToysNylabonesToss-n-TugGreeniesLeashes & CollarsFood DishesFOR PEOPLET-Shirts & SweatshirtsAnimal Versionsof Monopoly-Dog-opolyCat-opolyPuppy-opolyHorse-opolyWild-opoly2 plane tickets4 1-day park hopper tickets, 2 Wet ‘N Wild tickets$60 gift certificate for TGI FridaysTickets $2.00Drawing to be held at TCHSFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.Need not be present to win. Must be 18 years of age to purchase ticket or win prize.Winner is responsible for any applicable fees or taxes.Vacation must be redeemed by Nov. 30, 2011ALLPROCEEDSBENEFIT THEANIMALSFOR CATSFurry MiceKitty KaviarCat DancersFeather TeasersCat NipSoft ClawsCollarsFood DishesWe also carry a wide variety of supplies for small animals;Cages, Toys, Food, Treats, etc.Looking for a gift for the person who has everything?Make a donation to the shelter in their name or their pet’s name. You won’t even have to wrap it and we’ll send them an acknowledgment.

Tri-County Humane SocietyP.O. Box 701St. Cloud, MN 56302-0701Return Service RequestedNon-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 583St. Cloud, MNCongratulations to the Granite City PetHospital for winning the CompanionWalk Vet Challengewww.granitecitypet.com2935 South 2nd Street * St. Cloud, MN 56301(320) 252-0277THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSMix 94.9 Rupp Printing Granite City Pet HospitalDeGraaf Financial Best Buy Irie Sol Jan’s DoghouseCountry Gallery Ziebart Banfield The Pet Hospital