News Letter draft - Summer 2011.pub - Hinsdale Humane Society

HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY / SUMMER 2011
Director’s Desk
“The way you get meaning into your life
is you devote yourself to loving others,
devote yourself to your community
around you, and devote yourself to creating
something that gives you purpose and
meaning.” -Mitch Albom
I love a good parade! This summer, the
Hinsdale Humane Society walked in the
Hinsdale 4 th of July parade and the Pet
Parade in LaGrange. The dogs (and 1
cat!) really “strut their stuff.” The animals
seem to enjoy the energy of the
crowd. I do, too!
Lori Halligan, HHS Executive Director
waves proudly in the 4th of July Parade
I find it impossible to walk in either
parade without unexpected tears springing
to my eyes. Why? Because parade-goers
show their appreciation back to us. They
clap and wave. They shout out words of
thanks and gratitude.
One young woman picked up her dog and
started moving his paw so he could wave
at us. “This is Max,” she shouted. “We
adopted him in 2002. Best dog ever!”
“Great!” I tried to shout back as the lump
built up in my throat and tears started to
spill over.
It is such a privilege to be part of the
community. A place where people devote
themselves to one another.
Humanely Speaking
continued on page 10
We Save Lives!
On a daily basis we receive multiple email requests from overcrowded animal
welfare organizations around the country pleading with us to help with their
overpopulation crisis by accepting surplus animals. Some requests are just written
descriptions of the current animals in need, while others are sent with pictures
of dozens of animals of all breeds and descriptions with pleading eyes almost
begging to be selected.
Tragically, many of these animals are euthanized in “kill” shelters, especially in
impoverished areas, simply because of the never-ending daily influx of homeless
animals and the lack of space to house them all.
It is those animals that the Hinsdale Humane Society is now also striving to rescue
when kennel space allows so that wonderful animals don’t have to die simply
because there is nowhere for them to go.
Since our partnership with both local and out of state animal welfare organizations,
the Hinsdale Humane Society is very proud to have been responsible for
the transfer of well over 1000 animals to our facility, many of which would have
been euthanized without our intervention.
A number of the dogs we transferred were rescued from puppy mill auctions.
Puppy mills are mass factory-based breeding operations where dogs live in
cramped and filthy wire cages their whole lives, rarely receiving medical care,
treated solely as inanimate objects and a source of income. cont. on page 3
Three of the fourteen puppies rescued from an
overcrowded shelter in Tennessee in March, 2011
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GOOD NEWS!
HHS Proudly Marching in
Community Parades
HHS staff and volunteers marched
proudly in the LaGrange Pet Parade
on Saturday, June 4th and at the 4th
of July Parade in Hinsdale. It was
heartwarming to hear the crowds
cheer, applaud and shout words of
praise as the HHS parade team
walked past the friendly crowds.
Special thanks to Walsh Landscape
for partnering with HHS. Walsh
decorates their truck and allows HHS
volunteers and pets to ride in style!
HHS volunteer, Claudia Moffat, rides her
scooter and passes out pet treats at the
4th of July Parade, Hinsdale
HHS at Community Festivals
Thanks to all who stopped by the
Hinsdale Humane Society table at
Uniquely Thursdays Festival. The
Hinsdale Bank sponsors the event and
generously offers area non-profits a
space at the popular outdoor festival.
Music, food, families and fun! The
summer festival is a great time for all.
HHS Volunteers Carole Cech and Kym Iffert
with pet therapy dog Dino, working
Uniquely Thursdays, Hinsdale
PAWS FOR APPLAUSE
HHS Birthday Club Members:
Special thanks to those children
who Celebrated Birthdays and
made donations to our shelter animals.
Welcome: Annie Schulz and
Megan Varchetto.
A big thanks to those who held
lemonade stands and donated the
proceeds to HHS: Sofia, Libby, &
Josie Menna, Leah Witmer; Sarah
& Lucy Battaglia; Lillie Lanphier;
John Maier, Jennifer Maier; Alexandra
Shepherd; Ellie Pendleton;
Gretchen Cannon; Tommy, Emily,
Anna and Ryan; Grace & Joey
Brady; and Jackie Blake.
Special thanks to the 8th grade
members of the CEP Youth Leadership
from St. Xavier School,
McClure School and St. Cletus
School for organizing fundraisers
and donating the proceeds to HHS.
Together the schools donated
$838.35!
To those from area schools who
donated the proceeds from their
school projects: Hinsdale South
High School Knitting Club for making
and donating snuggle blankets;
to Hillside Environmental Club -
$100 donation from 4 th thru 8 th
graders, Hillside School District 93.
And to the area schools who gave
monetary donations and/or food
& shelter suppies: St. Paul Christian;
Good Shepherd Lutheran; St.
Francis Xavier; First Presbyterian
Church of Wheaton; Field Park Elementary
School in Western Springs;
St. John's Lutheran in LaGrange;
and Hinsdale United Methodist
Church preschool program.
A big thank you to those donating
from the heart: to Katie Morrone;
Annie Horton (from Barkables);
Alex Hughes; Ella Roberts; Michael
Payne; Christopher Brenk & Edward
Dodson and to Grace Gitz.
Congratulations to the 2011
“Be Kind to Animals” Kids Art
Contest Winners!” K–2nd Grade:
Eryn B, Downers Grove; 3rd-5th
Grade: Anya E., Hinsdale;
6th-8th Grade: Ella R., LaGrange.
Thanks to Scouting Troops:
Brownie Troop #70543 for making
hand made pet enrichment toys and
to Brownie Troop #654 for donating
food & shelter supplies and sponsoring
a homeless animal.
Special thanks to BUSTER’S in
Hinsdale, for their ongoing support
of the Hinsdale Humane Society.
In addition to having a collection
canister in her store, Judy regularly
donates pet related raffle baskets,
sponsors HHS special events, and
promotes shelter related activities.
We appreciate all you do!
HHS Executive Director, Lori Halligan with
BUSTER’S Store Owner & Manager, Judy Scapin
Follow us on Facebook!
Check out the Hinsdale Humane
Society on Facebook! You’ll find
hundreds of photos of our adoptable
animals, read happy adoption stories,
and learn about what’s happening at
the shelter. Go to facebook.com and
enter Hinsdale Humane Society.

HHS: We Save Lives!... continued from page 1
When their usefulness for breeding has ended, they are discarded and those that
are not destroyed are sold at auction, many times to other puppy mill breeders and
the abuse continues. With the help of our volunteers to socialize the dogs and
accustom them to human touch and the extra
TLC provided by our staff, the rescued puppy
mill dogs thrived and were adopted into
homes where they now live as pampered pets.
When an animal shelter in Alabama was
forced to close due to the sale of the property,
HHS answered their plea and selected two
large-breed seven year old dogs who sadly had
lived there since puppies. After living their
entire lives in an animal shelter, we are delighted
to report that Penny was adopted into a
loving home within only two days of her arrival,
and Shelly within a week.
Shelly
Fourteen puppies destined for euthanasia from
an overcrowded Tennessee animal shelter are
now living happily in their new homes as a
result of our cooperative efforts and transfer
program.
These are just a few of the hundreds of happy
endings the Hinsdale Humane Society is responsible
for creating as a result of our transfer
and adoption programs.
Our most recent transfer, Krissy, a seven year
old Labrador mix, who also lived her entire
life in the Alabama shelter, was selected to
transfer to HHS even though she has tested
positive for heartworm disease. While other
animal welfare organizations continued to pass
her by as a result of her illness, we believe she
deserves a chance to live happily ever after
and are going to do everything we can to give
her that chance.
Krissy
The Hinsdale Humane Society provides a
number of valuable pet-related services to the
communities it serves such as our humane
education and pet-therapy programs, stray
holding, behavior helpline, and dog obedience
classes, to name a few. It is our adoption program,
however, that is and continues to be the
crux of our operations resulting in the rehoming
of well over 100,000 animals since
our founding in 1953.
Penny
Thank you very much for your past and continued
support. With your help we will be
able to continue to save the Shellys and the
Pennys and the Krissys of the world.
Because saving animals is what we do best.
Photos courtesy of DMS Photography
Two Paws Up!
...to Pet Supplies Plus, Westmont
for donating the pet goody bags for
Pet Walk 2011. Sharon Kozij, Pet
Supplies Plus Store Manager, generously
donated hundreds of goody
bags for both dogs and cats. Each
bag was filled with pet treats, toys,
and food samples. Attendees were
delighted to receive all the free
goodies! Special thanks to Purina
and Natural Balance for contributing
products and samples.
Pet Supplies Plus Store Manager, Sharon Kozij and
Assistant Manager, Jerry Trynoha helping to gather
up the pet goody bag donations for HHS Pet Walk
Eliza, Bridget and Cara
Talk about a birthday celebration!
Three friends from Hinsdale Central
High School had a combined celebration
for their 16 th birthdays. They
planned a jungle themed party and
invited lots of other friends. Eliza
Gross, Bridget Gilmore and Cara
Tenerelli decided to ask for donations
to help the animals of the Hinsdale
Humane Society.
So imagine our surprise when we
opened an envelope to discover
$1,084 in cash to benefit the cats and
dogs of HHS!
The girls didn’t make this donation to
receive any recognition, but they certainly
deserve our gratitude!
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Fun at Pet Walk’11!
Photo credits: DMS Photography;
Mary Alex and Mike Halligan
Pet Walk 2011– A Record Breaking Year!
With the state of the economy in the past two years, we have felt the impact
like many people, families and businesses. This gives us more reason to be
thankful and to celebrate the great news - our 22nd Annual Pet Walk fundraiser
reached record numbers! We raised approximately $55,000, increasing
our revenue across the board in attendance, raffle ticket sales, pledges,
sponsors, and walkers.
We couldn’t do it with out the help from our passionate, hard working volunteers,
our dedicated staff, our generous sponsors, and our animal related
partners. It was a wonderful day for all who attended and fun to be surrounded
by animal advocates and animal lovers!
Special thanks to Pet Walk MC, Sylvia Perez, ABC –7, Windy City Disc
Dogs, Wiggles-n-Wags, For Your Canine, Willowbrook K-9 Officer Dave
Gaddis, “Party to Go” DJ, and Denise Zak, Pet Intuitive. A very special
thank you to Jamie Buerle for stopping by and her efforts on behalf of homeless
animals through the “Sox for Strays” Program.
Thanks to the “Fabulous Five” who Raised Top Dollars
for Hinsdale Humane Society’s Pet Walk 2011!
Top fundraisers qualify to win exciting prizes at our Pet Walk Prize Night
1. Carol Koepke, Hinsdale
2. Judy Porta, Indian Head Park
3. Deborah Kraus, Hinsdale
4. Leslie Moneka, Dunlap
5. Dr. Bishop and Dr. LoPiccolo,
WillowGrove Pet Clinic, Willowbrook
Thanks to our Generous Pet Walk 2011 Sponsors!
Premiere Sponsors
Allstate Insurance Company,
Madeline LoPresti Agency
Alberto Culver
Hinsdale Animal Cemetery
Grand Champion
Citadel Information Management
Hinsdale Animal Hospital
PETCO Foundation
The Velvet Touch, LTD
The Modern Dog Boutique
WillowGrove Pet Clinic
Best of Show
Burr Ridge Bank
Land Rover, Hinsdale
Shirey Cadillac, Oak Lawn
The St. Francis Group
Top Dog
Boone Animal Hospital
Kramer Foods
MPI Investment Management
The Barker Shop
UBS Tolbert/Hammersley
Cat’s Meow
Buster’s, Hinsdale
Continental Motors
DeVries Animal Hospital
Kwik Kopy, Downers Grove
Paws in Paradise
Pet Supplies Plus, Westmont
Zoey’s Eatz & Treatz
Media Sponsors
Liberty Suburban Life
The Doings Newspapers
The Hinsdalean
ABC 7 News - Sylvia Perez
Trend Setters
Adolf Funeral Home
Darien Animal Clinic
Mavco Insurance
Roudebush Realtors, Inc.
Photography
Diane Smutny, DMS Photography
Mike Halligan

IN HONOR AND MEMORY
The following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of June 30, 2011
In Memory of Pets
A.J. by Margaret Miller
Achilles by John, Sue, David, Sam and
Matt Larson
Alex by Jacqueline Jessen
All our cats by Dr. and Mrs. Robert
Briney
Andre by Joan Prochaska
Annie and Mikie by Harriet Potenza
April by Judy Hamontre and Destiny
Baby by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beardsley
Bandit by Carolyn Ressl
Baron by Lori Kolodziejski
Bentley by Deborah and Stephen Kraus
Blackjack by Betty Kalber
Blackjack by Sue Schierholtz
Bock Bailey by Cindy Michaelis
Bogie and Sammy by James Herman
Bootsey by Sue Schierholtz
Brandy and Candy by Adrienne Beutler
Brandy by G. Angelats
Buffy by Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens
Buster by Emre and Barbara Kandemir
Buster by Virginia Ourada
Buster I by A. Eeck
Buttons, Brownie and Lady by Donna
Preucil
Charley by Tim and Anne Racke
Charlie and Frankie by Pat and Tom
Reed
Charlie by Mary Burba
Charlie by Susan Gathercoal
Chiang Baratta, Tiger Kraus and Max
Kraus by Stephen and Deborah Kraus
Cinci by Sussanne Zakhireh
Cookie by Walter S. Arentz
Copper and Jacks by Robin Kamin
Corky by Clifford Schwartz
Cosmo by Kirsten Parsons
Cricket by the LoPresti Family
Daisy and Arco by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Frenette
Daisy by Corazon & Bruce Johnson
Daisy by Lorraine Lyttek
Daisy by Susan Bertuglia
Dante by Kathy Dieskow
Diva by the Hubers
Duffy by Ann Bosclair and Jeffrey Jens
Duke by Paul Steinhagen
Eddie by the Vahl Family
Emily by Kristine Hegner
Frankie by Linda Esler and Jim Durkan
Fritzie and Toby by Barbara Gacek
Frosty by Beverly Davison
Gibson Knapp by Kelly Abate
GiGi by Joni W. Holinger
Ginger by Mr. and Mrs. Robbie
Marshall
Gordon by Henry L. Messerschmidt
In memory of Miss Kitty
Gus by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Edleson
Gus Grove by Ann and Emily Kalata
Harley by Bill and Denise Glynn
Harley by Mr. and Mrs. M. Klucina
Harly and Piede by Andy and Karen
McGaughan
Heide by Barbara Lloyd
Heidi by Debbie Dewbray
Hercules by Michael Shannon
Holly by Donna & Mark Lamb
Huggy by Karen Khurana
Indy by Wilma Beshoar
Izzi by Sue Schierholtz
Jenny by Pat Richardson
Jody by Corinne Venturi
Josie and Chance by Jane Wendt
Kali by Vivian Tvrdik
Lady by P. Mumford
Lena & Frankie by Carol Gunia
Mandy by Marilyn Halbreich
Marbles by Dorothy Reisser
Marbles by Virginia O’Connor
Matty by Kimberly Karshen
Max by Marge and John Kayser
Max by Terry & Ursula Kushner
Max, Foxy, Megan and Buddy by Diane
Repp
Mello and Biskit by Joan Menton
Mica by Kathryn Dieskow
Mindy by Mike and Judy Gerharz
Mitzi by Anthony Salemi
Molly by Arlene Jerstad
Muffin by Colette Pecinka
Myth by Marian Bargemann
Napoleon by the Reverts
Nellie by Judy Hamontre and Destiny
Ollie by Virginia Janis
Pandora by Rita Myles
Parker by Susan and Bob Lindsay
Peggy Mc Lagan by Mr. and Mrs.
Charles B. Mc Lagan
Peggy by Jane C. Mc Lagan
Penny by E. Szablewski
Pepper, Frosty and Joshua by Eleanor
Friedl
Percy by Kathryn Dieskow
Petey by Joni W. Holinger
Phoenix by Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens
Prince and Raskell by John Lubien
Prince by Alice Abraham
Princess by Frank Glover
Princess by Kathy Dieskow
Pumpkin Cunningham by Gale Wagner
Rocky by Jim and Laura Williams
Rocky by Patrick and Bonita Yanahan
Roxie by Betty Toft
Sam by Barbara Swanson
Sam Grimm by Judy Mc Fall
Samantha by Dennis Baren
Sasha by Salle Huber
Shiloh by Thomas Stack
Skylar by the Kayser Family
Sniffles, Harley, Dingy, Midnight and
Willie by the Madej Family
Spencer by Janice and Dan Strom
Spex by Gary Meyers
Spice and Shadow by Hollis Hess
Spike by Mary and Steve Kowal
Spike by Teresa M. Young
Spike, Jordan, Patches by Donald and
Joy Larson
Sterling by Rob & Char Ekroth
Stitch by Paul and Jamie Kaczmarek
Stompy Jones by Ann Kozak
Tabitha by Gail Davis
Taffy by Gladys Schneider
Taffy by Steve Arch
TAN-D by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Simunek
Tandy by Mr. and Mrs. B. Stuart
Tarzan by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Brudnak
Tasha and Frieda by G. Wheeler
Tasha and Rommel by Peter A. Salerno
Teddy by Sandra Feffer
Thunder by Kenneth C. Novak
Tisha, Patti, Patches and Sugar by Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Piekarz
Tootsie by Laura Bukachek
Tootsie by Salle Huber
Tory and Shelly by Carol Grench
Tuft-Tuft by Ann Boisclair and Jeff Jens
Whipper by Barbara Baranowski
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In Memory of Pets (continued)
Wynston by Anne Babinec
Yvette Roehmer by Helen DeWitt
Zachary by Erin Vahl
Zeus by the Cartwright Family
The Zimmerman Kitties by Marian
Zimmerman
In Memory of People
Arlene Blauw by Marie and Marilynn
Pavlik
Arthur Kornichuk by Ellen Emery
Barbara L. Babbini by Mr. and Mrs.
David Bere
Bette Thomsen by the Metcalf Family,
Mary Alksnis
Betty Slazes by Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Johnson
Bill Mitchell by Barbara and Bill
Anason, Cindy White, Emmet Goldberg,
Karen Packard, Debra Bragg, Irene
Thompson, The University Health
System Consortium, Nancy Nellis
Mr. and Mrs. C. Steiner by Cynthia
Steiner
Carl Hammond by Mary L. Kelly, the
Stay-Fit Team: Denise, Sian and Terri,
Mr. and Mrs. James Casey, Mrs. Pam
Hammond, Judy and Charlie Porta,
Sandra Hernandez, Ellen Morgan
Carole Zaccari by Beverly A. Garside
Carrie Blankshain by Ernest Wickstrom
Charlotte Schuler by Martha Schuler
Chet Moculeski by Eleanor Moculeski
Dave Long by Mr. and Mrs. J. Krozel
David Regnery by Nora Arnold
Dennis Harrington by LaVergne R.
Novak
Diane Lynn Marfant by Rose Potock
Diane Lynn Shenuk by Steve Myck
Dorothy Bachochin by Marie and
Marilynn Pavlik
Edith Borst by John Borst
Edward Budzyna by Linda Budzyna
Edward Torres by Elizabeth Vantassel
Elaine Frank by Michelle Henkel
Eleanor Simanek by Mr. and Mrs.
William Mareska, Judy Mareska, Christine
McDermott, Peggy Grant, Daniel A.
Cohn, Winifred Schuett, Elizabeth
Kostrunek, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kozurek,
Betty Halbert, Andrea Goldberg,
The Kobal Family, Carol Godoy,
George Rezny, Mary Ann and Charles
DeVille, David E. Briere and J. David
DuPre, Jean Collins, Bernadine Tomek,
Helen and Rose Sirovy, Ginder and
Betty Bendz, the Hawthorne Club,
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Sandra Lissner, Ruth Dube, Mr. and
Mrs. James Delaney, Mr. and Mrs. William
Gross, Elizabeth Jurkacek, Mr. and
Mrs. John Mareska
“Wicky’s Shoes”
Eunice Wickstrom by Mr. and Mrs.
Nick Leone, Bonnie Garr, Mr. and Mrs.
Jack Bacastow, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Nakamura, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wickstrom,
Cory Lo Bianco, Jean and Dave
Richter, Sally Holcomb, E. M. Bronson,
Leslie Moneka, Dolly Moneka, Associated
Hearing Services, Lorrie Anderson,
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magrow, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Mazanec, Betty Pawlick,
Gail Westerhoff, Mrs. Mavis Willis
Fritzie Infield by Genie Nowak
Irma Brown by Mr. and Mrs. Art Heitz,
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Zielezinski,
Janice Rosella, Michael Mohrfeld, Mr.
and Mrs. David Butterfield, Lawrence
Screw Products, Inc., Mrs. Mary Reitz
Jack Ketter by LaVergne Novak
Jacqueline Blank by George Zack, Irene
Blazek, Kathy Turillo, Helen Peschel
Jeff by Jodie Jones
Joan Gallati by Martha Renfroe
Jordan Crist by Karen McNaughton
June E. Gaertner by Wayne and Barbara
Parsons
Karen Shahnasarian by Jennine
Trefonas
Karl Halbig by Marlene and Wallace
Knapp, Terri and Jackie Timm, Suzanne
Converse, Matthew Sachs, Jiajie Wei,
Fei Yang, Allyson Martinez, Ying
Zhang, Cheng Wu, Gail Ledet, Pam
Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Olson,
Mr. and Mrs. William Wright, Kim and
Cheryl Schlytter, Ray and Jeanette
Ruginis, Paula Gleason, Mr. and Mrs.
William Oelman, Dean R. Hoerger,
Barbara Earnest and Family, Mainline
Information Systems, Lacy Basile,
Pamala Issitt, Corey Krutsch, J.B.
Northridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rous
Laura Tomasik by Geri Maloney
Laverne Koeller by Joan Hoffman and
Anne-Marie Cullin
Lee Bramstedt by Barbara Latzel
Lena Bieszczad by Carol Graf
Lorraine Page by Janet Reese
Lyn Nichols by Deborah, Stephen and
Sophie Kraus and many others
Marianne Hillock by Ken and Joyce
Anderson
Marion Rende by Debbie Ainley
Mark by Tim and Anne Racke
Martin Pennino by Carol Krisko, Ann
and Martin Pennino
Michael Ogunowski by Marilyn Groszek
Michelle Austin by the Trevino Family
Nancy Nasharr by Mr. & Mrs. William
Eakins
Olga Walsh by J. Walsh
Ralph and Bette Garino by Janis Noone
Retha Johnson by Sunshine and
Charles Steelman, Lillian and Elayne
Ihnchak and Family, Denise Rempert
Robert Bischman, Jr. by Lynda Mottola
Robert L. Kelsey by Deborah Tinker
Robert O. Anderson by Marilyn
Anderson
Robert R. Roginski by Callie Neybert,
Stephan Dolan
Roy Bender by Virginia Bender, J. B.
Northridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rous
Ruth Cordin by Chris Cordin-Blitstein
Shirley Bruer by Phil and Paulette Nelson
Tom Abraham by Alice Abraham
Vern Jantz by Mrs. Sharlene Jantz, Mrs.
Vernon C. Jantz
Vernon Goers by Marsha and Jack Cunningham,
Sally Porter
Vernon La Chapelle by Deborah Dixon
Vic Kasturi by Scott and Theresa Dohler
Vickie Brautigam-Margaris by Marilyn
Anderson
Virginia & Walter Major by David P.
Eller
Virginia McKinnon and Moree Venard
by Stephen and Deborah Kraus
Voula Stevenson by C. Cutler Humiston,
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Wesley, John and
Jennifer Freeman, James Stevenson and
Rose Humiston, Roger Hildreth

In Honor of Pets
Abby by Ronald & Henrietta Bobulski
Ada and Whiskers by Dorie Budlow
Angel by L. Drescher
Angel by Lucy Dresc
Archie by Judy Moniak
Barba by Aldona Laska
Buddy by Doris LeVine
Buddy by Joel and Tina Brown
Buster II by A. Eeck
Calli by Jim Besso
Cindy and Chelsea by Caroline
Johnston
Dennie by Wilma and Fred Metz
Edelweiss by Paula Zo
Fiona by Kathleen Bunce
Frankie by Anita Coughlin
Fresca and Molly by W. C. Gerberich
Fritzie and Toby by Mr. and Mrs. Bruno
Gacek
Frosty by Beverly Davison
Goldie by Kate Dwyer
Gracey by Pat Richardson
Gus and Ollie by Cathy Obradovich
Hermey by the Venturi Family
Jack by Beth and Tom Garrow
Jack by Carolyn Kemp
In memory of Jack, HHS Pet Therapy dog
Kappy by Susan Selig
Kitty Girl by Bonnie Mack
Lady Dudley by Coco Gintz
Libby by Elizabeth Stuart
Lilyanna by Marilyn Halbreich
Maggie by Michelle Kik-Holbrook
Marlo by Suzanne Strohschein
Max and Maisie by Annette F. Harrison
Max by Donald and Joy Larson
Minnie by Eleanor Susin
Morris the Cat by Thomas Dambrowski
Nike by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Abel
Oliver and Isabel by Susan Surdenik
Panther by Michael Shewmake
Precious by Earl R. Larson
Rocky by Mary Kay Trilla
Rocky Cummings by Lucille Reyes
Ruby by William and Shirley Nelson
Rupert by Tim and Heidi Lardner
Rusty by Rosemarie Moore, Kathy
Dwyer
Sam by Mr. and Mrs. William Nicol
Scout and Jem by Elizabeth Zott
Seamus by Mary E. Conroy
Shiloh by Charles Zaher
Socks and Ginger by Jeanne House
Squeaky by Vittoria Berardi
Tanner and Annabelle by Rose Cowls
Tiny by the LoPresti Family
Tommy & Zebra by Fei Li
Tules by Jack Thiel
Wynston and Chu Chu by Anne
Babinec
In Honor of People
Amanda and Caroline Wigboldy by the
Cattin Family, Markey/Bowden Family,
Hollinger Family, Voytovich/Rudolph
Family, Ozark Family, Reyes Family,
Pruitt Family and others
Annie Schulz by Lexie Henry, Laila
Riba, and Marivel Fuentes
Bill and Paula Tomczyk by Carolyn
Kemp
Bob Baker and John Beatty by Charles
Stuparits
Bridget Gilmore by Mr. and Mrs.
Montgomery Cornell
Colleen Pars by Therese Xandrew
Di Aldridge by Carole Huebotter
Dorothy Johnson by Ginny Porcelius
Eunice Wickstrom by Betty Pawlick,
Mavis Willis, Betty Bronson, Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Magrow
Grace Gits by Madhu Kottapalli, Hannah
Seymour, Stephanie Dillard,
Amanda Widtfeldt
Jan Dunham by DeVries Animal
Hospital
Jerry and Dagmar Harper by Nancy
Wilson
John Rose by Chuck and Roe
Dressander
June Heyer by Marilyn Pavlik
Manikandan, Jayanthi, Govind,
Swaminathan, Shanmugam, Sasirek by
Anonymous
Maren by Dave and Kara Torri
Meg Knister by Krista Kamp
Robyn Garrison by Lillian Dick
Salle Huber by Mary Shutack and the
Hannon Family
In Memory of
Eunice Wickstrom
Eunice "Wicky" Wickstrom, passed
away January 24, 2011 at 95 years
young.
Leslie Moneka with her great aunt “Wicky”
share a meal and a smile in this photo from
1993. Wicky is wearing her Pet Walk
t-shirt!
Wicky was a dedicated supporter of the
Hinsdale Humane Society for over 20
years, along with her close friend Caroline
Blankshain. She was a top fundraiser
for the HHS Pet Walk, participating
in the event until she was 92. Wicky
did not let physical limitations stop her
efforts and continued to gather donations
when walking was no longer a
possibility.
At Pet Walk this year, her great niece
Leslie Moneka raised over $1500 for
the Hinsdale Humane Society by
“Walking in Wicky’s Shoes.” Leslie
was inspired by Wicky’s dedication to
all animals and actually wore her aunt’s
favorite sneakers. Leslie said, “She and
I would often joke that she had the snazziest
kicks in her retirement home. She
loved them and they exemplified her
unyielding youthful spirit.”
Eunice Wickstrom was truly a pioneering
woman! She served as an army
nurse in WWII, and was one of the first
nurses in the Chicago Public Schools.
She traveled all around the world and
was especially concerned about the
plight of animals who were threatened,
endangered or facing loss of habitat.
HHS is pleased to have formed a fond
friendship with the families and friends
of Eunice Wickstrom over the years.
We extend our sincere sympathy for
your loss. Yet we celebrate the passion
and dedication she felt for the homeless
animals of Hinsdale Humane Society.
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Jordan Crist Memorial Extern: Kim Klazura
Kim Klazura was selected as the Jordan Crist Memorial Extern for 2011. This opportunity
is open to students currently enrolled in a graduate program at a veterinary
medical school. Kim received her Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of
Illinois where she is currently a 2nd year graduate student pursuing a degree in veterinary
medicine.
The extern spends four days a week at West Suburban Veterinary Associates in
Westmont, and one day a week at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
“The knowledge that I have gained this summer at West Suburban Veterinary
Associates and the Hinsdale Humane Society has definitely helped prepare me for
my future career in veterinary medicine,” shared Kim. “This externship has been a
wonderful experience! I have learned so much about the work that goes into operating
a successful humane society, and I have been able to observe the importance of
veterinary care and disease prevention in a shelter environment. The field of veterinary
medicine is my passion, and I know that I will enjoy going to work every
single day.”
Samantha Cheatham, HHS assistant manager with
Dolce, an adoptable pet who received a blessing
from Rev. Susan Gerow.
Families hold hands as they offer prayers over
personalized bricks in memory of
loved ones departed.
Kim Klazura
Jordan Crist Memorial Extern
Hinsdale Humane Society Blessing of the Pets, Blessing of the Bricks
On Sunday, June 26 approximately 50 guests and 19 pets participated
in a very special event at the Hinsdale Humane Society. We blessed 53
new bricks added to the Carla E. Fisher Memorial Garden. We also
included a “blessing of the pets” ceremony, the first one held at HHS
since 2006.
Gathering music was provided by Maggie Bendis and Lydia Zoells,
French horn and Emma Anetsberger, flute. After Executive Director,
Lori Halligan welcomed guests, HHS volunteer & foster parent Kevin
Irving read a children’s story about the unending love provided by a
small puppy to his adoring family.
Rev. Susan Gerow, Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, offered special
prayers and blessings. Guests were charmed by her gracious
warmth. She individually blessed 2 birds, 2 cats and 15 dogs. All the
pets received blessing medallions, treats and gifts. After the service,
Pastor Gerow said prayers with families as they held hands over their
personalized bricks.
Volunteer Claudia Moffat had this to say about the brick for her dad,
James “Red” Moffat, a lover of animals and of life. “My mom was an
HHS member when I was little, and she and Dad cleaned puppy cages
as part of her responsibilities. My sister and I would spend the time
playing with the puppies. I think Dad would appreciate having a place
in this garden. The dedication was lovely, and very moving for Mom
and me.”
All animal lovers know what a blessing pets can be to our lives, so it
was a delightful experience to bless our pets! Pastor Gerow also reminded
us of animals throughout the world who are neglected, endangered
or mistreated.
We hope to offer a “Blessing of the Pets” as an annual event. Maybe
we’ll see you sometime in 2012!

Hinsdale Humane Society receives grant from Pedigree Foundation
KMARTAND PEDIGREE BRAND JOIN FORCES TO HELP AREA DOGS FIND LOVING HOMES
Nationwide In-Store Fundraising Campaign Helps Homeless Dogs at Three Local Animal Shelters
Judy Porta, HHS Board President; Jennifer Vlazny, HHS Operations Manager;
Jennifer Conneran, Assistant Category Manager, Kmart; Jim Kenny, Category
Manager, Kmart; Steve Nelson, Sears Holdings, Divisional Merchandise
Manager and Greta Schumacher, MARS Petcare U.S.
The Hinsdale Humane Society participated in the 6th
Annual Kmart/Pedigree Adoption event on Thursday,
June 9th, at the Kmart/Sears holdings headquarters
in Hoffman Estates, IL. At the event, employees,
their families and local shelters came together to
feature pets available for adoption.
Hinsdale Humane Society, Animal Welfare League,
and Save-A-Vet were invited to showcase animals
available for adoption and to distribute adoption literature.
The animals enjoyed the road trip, even
though a severe rain storm made the trip a bit more
challenging! Loading, unloading and driving in the
pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of the HHS
staff, volunteers or pets. Our shelter animals enjoyed
a day away from their shelter environment, with
plenty of extra love and attention from all. And, we
were excited to adopt out 10 shelter animals directly
resulting from the event.
Hinsdale Humane Society received a generous donation of $13,000 from Pedigree. For the sixth consecutive year, a percentage
of the sales of PEDIGREE Food for Dogs sold at Kmart stores nationwide were donated to local Chicagoland animal
shelters. A special thank you to Pedigree for supporting our animals in need and helping our homeless dogs find
loving forever homes.
HHS Volunteers & Staff enjoy showcasing adoptable animals
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Save the Date(s)…
Rotary Run for Charity Classic
Oct. 16, 2011
Mark your calendar
to attend the 17th
Annual Rotary Run
Charity Classic held
on Sunday, October
16th at The Community
House, 415
West Eighth St.,
Hinsdale.
All fundraising proceeds benefit The
Hinsdale Humane Society, District 181
Foundation, The Community House,
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation and Rotary
Charities.
There will be a 3k, 5k and 10k run, a
5k walk, and a mutt strut. All course
routes will pass through the historic
streets of Hinsdale and beautiful surrounding
neighborhoods returning to
The Community House. Runners and
walkers will gather on the grounds for
a morning of music, activities, fun, and
the award ceremony.
For more information or to register for
the run, call 630-908-7418 or log on to
www.rotaryruncharityclassic.org
HHS Bake Sale, Sat. Sept 10th
HHS will host a bake sale from 9am to
5pm on Saturday, September 10th.
Our booth is part of the Hinsdale Retailers
Annual Garage Sale. This is a
very popular event, with hundreds of
people, shoppers, and vendors attending.
The event is also a great opportunity
for us to showcase our adoptable
animals and raise needed funds.
Mark your calendar to stop by the
Hinsdale Retailers Garage Sale for
some great bargains and clearance
items. And, stop by the HHS table to
pick up some delicious homemade
baked goods: brownies, cookies, cakes,
cupcakes, breads and more! And, all
proceeds will benefit the animals.
For more information, please call
630-232-5630 x17.
Director’s Desk continued from page 1
Did you hear about the Civil War re-enactor who suffered a heart attack
during the Hinsdale parade? This community sprang into action… doctors
and nurses from Hinsdale Adventist Hospital, paramedics and police officers,
community members who happened to be in an area where a stranger needed
immediate assistance. Richard Raidy’s life was saved.
“It truly was a miracle – he could have been anywhere else and died,” said
Raidy’s daughter, Kristina. “Words honestly can’t describe how thankful we
all are, we’re all so lucky and appreciative for what everyone did for my
dad.” [Suburban Life, July 8, 2011]
This is an extraordinary example how individuals create a sense of community.
But I see simple (albeit less dramatic) acts of kindness every day.
Recent catastrophic storms have overwhelmed our community. Huge trees
blocking streets. Flooded storm drains. Broken fences. Power outages that
lasted for days.
But then I saw people walking down the street with chain saws clearing limbs
so cars and ambulances could go through… folks with rakes cleaning debris
from storm sewers… neighborhood kids picking up trash from elderly residents’
yards… and orange power cords running across the street because
some houses had power and some didn’t.
The Hinsdale Humane Society has been a part of the community for 58 years.
When you think about it, much has changed in that time. But something has
remained constant. People helping friends, neighbors and complete strangers
in their community. It gives purpose and meaning and a feeling of absolute
gratitude.
HHS Parade Team at 4th of July Parade
Vern Goers Fall Shop-N-Share
Fall Sale to benefit the
Hinsdale Humane Society, Sept. 1st - Oct. 31st
* Holland Bulbs * Mums * Asters * Pumpkins
* Cornstalks * Fall Decorations
Name______________________________________________
Date __________________ Sales Total _________________
Vern Goers Greenhouse. 5620 S. Oak St. Hinsdale. 630-323-1085
Hours: M,T,W,TH,F 8am to 8pm; Sat 8am to 6pm. Closed Sun.
Vern Goers Greenhouse generously donates 10% of
purchase to help our HHS animals

Ask Jenny…HHS Operations Manager &
Obedience Instructor, Jennifer Vlazny, answers pet
related questions and offers practical advice.
Q. What are the requirements for a pet to become part of the HHS pet
therapy program? Lynn, Westmont
A. The Hinsdale Humane Society currently offers three Pet Therapy Programs.
Our Pet-a-Pet program consists of volunteers and their own approved
pets visiting with residents of area nursing homes and retirement communities.
The goal of the program is to reduce loneliness and boredom for the residents,
while encouraging reminiscence and recall.
In our R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program, volunteers
and their own Delta-certified dogs visit schools and libraries where children
read to them. Children who may be intimidated learning to read in front of
people are able to relax and progress their skills by reading to an animal.
Teams of trained owners and their Delta-certified dogs visit the Adventist
Paulson Pediatric Rehabilitation Center to help children with physical rehabilitation
in our C.A.R.e (Canine Assisted Rehabilitation) therapy program.
All three programs are exceptionally rewarding not only for the recipients of
the visits, but for the volunteer teams, as well. The programs currently consist
of fifty one dogs and three cats, though rabbits and birds are welcome in the
Pet-a-Pet program, as well.
Naturally, it takes an exceptional pet to qualify, so even though the family pet
may be well-behaved and friendly, it also must meet the following criteria:
• Obedient, socially friendly, and calm temperament
• Tolerant of being touched, sometimes roughly, with no retaliation
• Socialized with people of all ages
• Able to handle unusual events, sights, and sounds
• Current on all vaccinations with written proof from your veterinarian
• Able to walk calmly on a tight leash without jumping on people if a
large pet, or be carried around calmly in a basket if a small pet
(Pet-a-Pet)
• Is comfortable in a sit, stay for an extended period of time (R.E.A.D.)
• Pass a shelter-performed behavioral test (Pet-a-Pet)
• Delta certification (R.E.A.D. and C.A.R.e)
For additional information regarding the above programs, please visit our
website www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and click on Programs and Services
If you have a question for “Ask Jenny” email jenny@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Or call our behavior helpline 630-323-5630
A tribute or memorial gift to Hinsdale Humane Society is a meaningful way
to remember a special person, occasion, or devoted pet. We will send an
acknowledgment card to the recipient of your gift in their honor or memory
and include the tribute in our quarterly newsletter.
For more information call us at 630-323-5630 or go to our website
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and download a memorial/tribute form.
Humanely Speaking
is published quarterly for the
members and friends of the
Hinsdale Humane Society,
22 N. Elm Street,
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
630-323-5630
FAX 630-323-6027
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Shelter hours: Tuesday 2-8pm;
Wednesday through Friday
12 noon to 6pm;
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Closed Monday
Board of Directors
President: Judy Porta
First VP: Tom McFadden
Secretary: Anne DeSimone
Treasurer: Rafael Rivadeneira
Members: Kevin McGrath; Thomas
Prohaska, Carol Koepke, Ann
Marie LoPiccolo, John Haarlow,
Diane Malzahn
Staff
Executive Director:
Lori Halligan
Operations Manager:
Jennifer Vlazny
Assistant Manager:
Samantha Cheatham
Animal Care Staff:
Robyn Garrison, Patty Powell,
Kelly Baccus, Alan Lis, Katie
Wolfe.
Receptionist:
Kathy Daly
Contributing Services
Pam Salomone:
Public Relations/Special Events
Laura Donohue
Humane Education
Volunteer Coordination
Mary Alex
Bookkeeping
Deborah Kraus
Pet Therapy Coordination
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Hinsdale Humane Society
22 N. Elm Street
Hinsdale, IL. 60521
Save the Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Rotary Run Charity Classic to benefit the Hinsdale Humane Society
Reggie “Rags”
I adopted Reggie (Rags) from HHS on
Mother's Day weekend 6 yrs ago. He
is a dear sweet dog and quite a character!
He loves long walks and sitting
on the front porch with me watching
the world go by. I can't believe that
he is already going to be 7 since it
seems like only yesterday that I saw
his big brown eyes and it was love at
first sight. He brings a smile to my
face every day! D. Sauers
FROM OUR MAILBAG
Greetings! I just wanted to let you
know that Foxy has been renamed.
She is now Jadzia Dax Wallace
Hoffelt, we call her Dax, and she
is adjusting nicely to our home. Her
only issues have been puppy biting
when she gets excited playing in the
yard and house training. We start dog
school next week, so hopefully we
will be able to address these issues
with a firm plan. Thank you so much
for bringing her to our lives. She is
such a good girl.
Sincerely, Janice W.
I just wanted to send a note thanking
HHS for taking care and doing such a
wonderful job with Lilo. I adopted her
with the help of Alan, HHS Adoption
Counselor. Alan was fantastic. He
was so helpful and kind. Lilo is doing
well in her new home and is slowly
getting introduced to her new roommate
(Tiggy, male tabby).
Thank you again. Sarra M.
Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit #279
Hinsdale, IL
Our family adopted Rusty on May 15th,
2010. He was found wandering the
streets of Chicago. He had a microchip,
but nobody responded to it. He is the
cuddliest dog I have ever met. He
enjoys tummy rubs and lots of attention.
Thanks to Hinsdale Humane
Society for all their help!
The Schuster Family
Rusty
We Want To Hear from You!
If you have a favorite photo or pet story,
we would love include it in our quarterly
newsletter. Send to:
info@hinsdalehumanesociety.org