News Letter draft - Summer 2012.pub - Hinsdale Humane Society

HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY / SUMMER 2012
Director’s Desk
“This new day is too dear, with its hopes
and invitations, to waste a moment on the
yesterdays.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Some people shy away from animal shelters.
They assume the available pets all
have “issues,” but I assure you that is far
from the truth. In fact, I am constantly
amazed at how easily the dogs and cats
adapt to their new homes. They don’t
waste a moment on the yesterdays. They
reinvent themselves with a new family.
I think we could all learn a thing or two
from our pets about living in the moment.
Do squirrels beckon you to a barking
party at the window? Are sunbeams inviting
you to a nap? Why worry when there
is kibble to nibble? Why worry at all?
Lori Halligan, HHS Director & Marley
I just got back from a road trip helping
my oldest son, a recent college graduate,
relocate halfway across the country. New
state. New job. New apartment. New
IKEA furniture. One of the first things he
wants to do is find his local animal shelter
and adopt a new best friend. Feline or
canine… it doesn’t really matter. As long
as it is furry and lovable. (And spayed or
neutered!)
Just this week at the shelter, a middle
aged man walked into the lobby and the
look on his face immediately told me
something was terribly wrong.
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Humanely Speaking
An Adventure in Animal Awareness
In general, kids love the cats and dogs they see at the shelter, but bugs… that is a
different story entirely! Each summer, Hinsdale Humane Society hosts three
weeks of what some might call “Pet Camp” but it really is much more than that.
From 9am-noon each day, kids between the ages of 9-12 learn about working
dogs, bugs, wildlife and what it takes to maintain happy, healthy animals, whatever
the species.
Humane Educator and camp
coordinator, Kym Iffert, looks
forward to the next week of
camp, August 6-10. “The best
part of the experience is that
the children learn about so
much more than cats and dogs.
They learn to empathize and to
have respect for all living
things…plants, animals and
each other,” Kym shares.
We spend our first day learning
about our campers and
counselors…each one introduces
themselves by answering
one thought provoking
question: If you could be any
animal, what would you be and
why? Some responses were
very informative for the counselors
“I’d be a Cheetah because
I’m one fast cat!” (Eilise,
age 9). Other answers were
well thought out, “…an eagle
because I would love to be able
to see the world from the sky
and eagles are protected under
the law” (Jennifer, 11) . Regardless
of what the answer
was, each child offered an interesting
perspective to embark
on the week-long adventure.
Pond scum can be lots of fun!
Campers pose for a photo before entering
the Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
After introductions on our first day, we were visited by a police officer and his
K9 partner. Officer Gaddis from the Willow Brook Police department talked
about how he uses fun games and positive reinforcement when he trains his police
dog to use her nose to find items or “to catch the bad guys.” K9 officer Icha
(pronounced EYE–ka) did not disappoint when she found every package that had
been hidden around the room.
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GOOD NEWS!
HHS in the News! Check us
out on WLS and WGN TV
Hinsdale Humane Society appeared
recently on WLS TV for a special
segment “Doggie Make-overs.” Four
lucky adoptable dogs enjoyed becoming
TV stars and instantly famous!
Our phone lines starting ringing the
minute the show aired, and all of the
doggie models were adopted. HHS
shelter staff and volunteers enjoyed
hanging out behind the scenes and
“the lights, cameras and action!”
HHS also appeared on WGN TV
Mid-day News showcasing adoptable
animals and promoting our annual Pet
Walk fundraiser.
HHS Staff &Volunteers on the set of WLS TV
with News Anchor Sylvia Perez and Linda Yu
Dr. John Bishop, DVM, Willowgrove Pet Clinic,
Lori Halligan and Steve Saunders on WGN TV
Mid-day News Adopt-a-Pet segment
PAWS FOR APPLAUSE
HHS Birthday Club Members:
Special thanks to those children
who Celebrated Birthdays and
made donations to HHS: Allison
Siepman; Glory and Marley Wierdak
(CARe dogs) by Mr. and Mrs.
David Gerard and to Caroline
Kemnitz and Aimee Rounds.
A big thanks to those who held
lemonade stands and donated the
proceeds to HHS: Faith Nasharr,
Saunders and Mitchell Thompson;
Sofia Valenzuela; Elise Gillman &
Maggie; Mary Claire Callaghan;
Kat, Sarah, Amelia and Charlotte;
Jackie Vogel, Emily Lai, and Olivia
Stefani; Lauren and Morgan Ridgway
and Alison Abelda, in memory
of Charmaine Crane.
Thanks to Scouting Troops:
Natalie Kalmen and Emmy Rhoads
gave us a plant that they grew for
their Daisy Journey Patch; Troop
1380 Spring Ave. Girl Scouts donated
part of their cookie money;
Troop 1048 Girl Scouts donated
shelter supplies and made donations;
and to Brownie Troop 58184
from Ogden Ave. School who donated
their girl scout cookie money.
Thank you to Sandra Vaughn and
the customers and employees of the
Jewel Food Store in Elmhurst,
who hosted a food & supply drive
for the animals.
And to the area schools who gave
monetary donations and/or food
& shelter suppies: Congress Park
School students of Ms. Lockie.
Special thanks to Pet Supplies
Plus, Westmont, for donating pet
goody bags for Pet Walk 2012.
Sharon Kozij, Pet Supplies Plus
Manager, generously donated hundreds
of goody bags for both dogs
and cats. Special thanks to Purina,
Fromm and Natural Balance for
contributing products & samples.
A big thank you to those donating
from the heart: to Linda Kajmowicz,
Linda Ranieri, Valerie
Varney and Mark Riley for their
Yard Sale purchases; Linda
Kozlowski and Comfort for Critters
for their handmade blankets for the
animals; The staff of Adventist Lab
Partners for their Penny War to raise
money for the animals; Abby Cole
made cat blankets for the animals;
The Willowbrook staff of LaForce,
Inc. for their Pennies for Paws fundraising
drive; Members of the Lyonsville
Congregational Church for the
proceeds from their pet blessing; and
Samantha Barton who made pillows
for the animals.
Congratulations to the 2012
“Be Kind to Animals” Kids Art
Contest Winners!” Claire S. and Mia
S., The Lane School, Hinsdale
Eryn Lee B., Hillcrest School,
Downers Grove and Aleah V., Freeman
Elementary, Aurora.
Thank you to the Friends of the
Hinsdale Public Library, who made
a donation to our READ program, in
honor of their summer reading club,
where kids and teens have read over
14,000 hours this summer!
Claire S., The Lane School
Be Kind to Animals Contest Winner
Like us on Facebook!
Check out the
Hinsdale Humane
Society page 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.

Adventure in Animal Awareness... continued from page 1
A sunny Tuesday at Mayslake (part of DuPage County Forest Preserve) found our
campers skimming pond scum and swooping nets through prairie grasses to see
how many different species of bugs, snails and aquatic life we could identify (41
different species so far, including one small Blue Gill fish!) The campers learned
how important pollinators are to our everyday lives (bugs are responsible for 33%
of the fruits and vegetables we eat).
Did you know that bugs and people are not always so different? Earwigs fiercely
protect their young. Spiders build traps to catch food. Ants practice cooperative
farming with aphids.
During our visit to Shedd Aquarium, the campers learned that the same techniques
used to train dogs are implemented with dolphins, whales and sea lions. Why
train a sea lion? “So we can learn more about them and help keep them healthy,”
answers Natalie, a 9 year old from Hinsdale. A camper favorite, the trip to Willow
Brook Wildlife Center taught them how our modern world affects wild animals
and how to respect wild life. At Brookfield Zoo, campers learned about
“animal enrichment” and how to re-use and recycle objects like old phone books
and plastic bottles into interactive toys and games for the animals.
Most importantly we learned that animals, just like humans, need to respect others
for what each species has to offer and that in order to be healthy, we need to be
happy.
To sign up for Adventures in Animal Awareness for August 6 – 10, call Hinsdale
Humane Society at 630-323-5630 or download a registration form from our website
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org The cost is $160 per camper. Scholarships
are available for financial need.
Sam’s Medical Fund
Sam, a Bernese mountain dog mix, came to us from an overcrowded downstate
shelter. He was found as a stray, but was never claimed by his owner. Shortly
after his arrival to Hinsdale Humane Society, we noticed him favoring his left rear
leg. After a thorough examination by a veterinarian,
it was discovered that Sam had a probable
fracture as a puppy that did not heal properly.
This will require a very expensive and complicated
corrective osteotomy surgery to repair.
We are constantly amazed at the compassion
shown by so many of you… from the children
who have hosted lemonade stands to the family
who left a credit card slip and said they would
cover whatever funds we could not raise! And
the people who made donations, but didn’t want
to be acknowledged.
Sam
We are currently consulting with veterinary experts
to determine the best medical options for Sam, who in spite of constant pain,
remains a sweet, gentle dog.
As a result of the generosity of animal lovers in the community, volunteers, and
staff, so far we have collected $2,886. Special thanks to those who made donations
to help Sam: Laurie Berg, Sophie Biancalana, Matthew Billenstein, Tanida
Birkholz, Jim Conlin, Grace Dolci, Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Meyer, Faedra Charlton -
Perrin, Charlie and July Porta, Lauren & Morgan Ridgway, Marilyn Pavlik,
Franny Schiavitti, Ray Redding, Kathy Daly, Kevin & Lee Dages, Jan Miller,
John & Donna Donaldson, Sylvia Kuchenbecker, Caroline Johnston, Vicki
Jacobsen, Bev DePhillips, Bridget Conlan, Jack & Colin O’Brien.
Thank you so much!
Two Paws Up!
...to Cuts on Cass, Westmont who
ran a special hair cut promotion to
support HHS. During the month of
May, they collected a dollar from
every haircut and donated the proceeds
to Hinsdale Humane Society.
And, the grand total was $700! In
addition, Cuts on Cass sponsored
Pet Walk and donated a gift basket.
Cuts on Cass, Crystal Gambosi and Katie Horejs, Coowners
and Lori Halligan, HHS Executive Director
Nick Kesseric collects pet food & supplies
at Walgreens, Hinsdale
...to Nick Kesseric, Hinsdale Central
High School, who organized a food
and supply drive for his English class
assignment “Impact on the World.”
Nick raised $384.59 and collected
dozens of items from the HHS wish
list. Thank you for helping the animals
of the Hinsdale Humane Society.
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Fun at Pet Walk’12!
Photo credits:
Mary Alex and Mike Halligan
Pet Walk 2012– Record Crowds, Record Attendance!
The 23rd Annual Pet Walk fundraiser was a smashing and smooching success.
We are delighted to share that we enjoyed record crowds and participation
at Pet Walk 2012. Starting out with a picture perfect sunny day is
always a blessing and a relief. As people started arriving, we were thrilled
to see the parking lots full and lines of people registering for our biggest
fundraiser of the year.
Hundreds of people and pets enjoyed the beautiful sunny day and the fun
animal-related activities at Pet Walk 2012. The Pet Mall was packed with
vendors showcasing the latest in pet products and services. Shoppers enjoyed
the event goody bags, entering to win vendor prize raffles and picking
up free product samples, treats, and goodies. And, the people and pets enjoyed
walking the new Pet Walk route through beautiful KLM Park.
Guests could choose from plenty of exciting entertainment and demonstrations
including the high flying frisbee dogs, carnival games for dogs, K-9
police dog demonstrations, pet contests on stage, petting zoo, pony rides and
more. Check out the fun photos from Pet Walk 2012 on our website
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/photos.
Save the date for next year's event - Pet Walk 2013 will be held on Sunday,
June 2nd at KLM Park, Hinsdale. Hope to see you next year!
Congratulation to the “Top Dogs” who Raised Top Dollars
for Hinsdale Humane Society’s Pet Walk 2012!
1. Dr. Bishop and Dr. LoPiccolo,
WillowGrove Pet Clinic, Willowbrook
2. Judith Oswald, LaGrange Park
3. Laura Donohue, Glen Ellyn
4. Coreen Radjevic, Stickney
5. Anne DeSimone, Paul Hollis, Patti LaMantia (tie)
Thanks to our Generous Pet Walk 2012 Sponsors!
Premiere Sponsors
Allstate Insurance Company,
Madeline LoPresti Agency
Hinsdale Animal Cemetery
Sam’s Club
Petco Foundation
Grand Champion
Citadel Information Management
Hinsdale Animal Hospital
The Velvet Touch, LTD
The Modern Dog Boutique
WillowGrove Pet Clinic
Best of Show
Burr Ridge Bank & Trust
Carl Buddig & Company
Land Rover, Hinsdale
Merrick Animal Hospital
Shirey Cadillac, Oak Lawn
Top Dog
Boone Animal Hospital
Top Dog (cont...)
BUSTERS
Cuts on Cass
Doggie Diner
Elmhurst Animal Care Center
Kramer Foods
MPI Investment Management
Whole Foods
Cat’s Meow
DeVries Animal Hospital
Kwik Kopy, Downers Grove
Pet Supplies Plus, Westmont
Regent Products
Trend Setters
Adolf Funeral Home
Mavco Insurance
Media Sponsors
Liberty Suburban Life
The Doings Newspapers
The Hinsdalean
ABC 7 News - Sylvia Perez

IN HONOR AND MEMORY
The following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of June 30, 2012
In Memory of Pets
Alexander by Jerri Picha
All our dogs and cats by Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Kunesh
Annie and Mikie by Harriet Potenza
Annie by Ann Boisclair and Jeffrey Jens
Annie from Mr. and Mrs. Dan Swartz
Arden by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pope
Baby by Ralph and Mary Beardsley
Bambi by Dana Linhart
Bandit Johnpeter by Johanna Hutson
Barney by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Erickson
Bear by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mumford
Beeky by Laverne Dooley
Booker by Joan Prochaska
Bourbon, Yevett by Mr. and Mrs. Tony
Vincitorio
Brownie, Lady and Buttons by Donna
Jean Preucil
Buddy and Rocky by Barbara Liberty
Buerhle by Melissa Abel
Buffy by Florence Mazur
Buster by Virginia Ourada
Buttons 2 by Jean Griffiths
Cleo by Beverly and Robert Nemec
Cricket My Love by Madeline LoPresti
Cuddles by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mlynek
Dakota by Margaret Hopkins
Dan’s Buck by Daniel Corcoran
Daphne by Laurel Swanson
Daphne by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Swanson
Doty by Leo Kozura
Dudley by Richard Marquez
Eleanor by Harriet Dygert
Eric by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Moraski
Erie, Peake and Georgie by Mr. and
Mrs. Jeffrey Moraski
Ernie by Mr. and Mrs. Donald O’Toole
Fargo Falconi by Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Barrett
Felix by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bradley
Fluffy and Coco by Charlotte Andres
Fred and Tipper by Ajay Nagarkatte
Garcia by Kathy Dieskow
Garcia by Mr. and Mrs. James Casey
Ginger, Buffy, Sandy and Friday by Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Savel
Goldie by Kathy Dwyer
Gracie by Kathleen Mc Govern
Graf by Mr. and Mrs. James Williams
Guiness by Gilbert Norman
Gypsy by Charles Harwood
Hannah by Mr. and Mrs. George
Laws, Jr.
Harley by Jo Anne Shoemaker
Hazel by Mary Margaret Evans
Heide by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd
Hennessey by Mr. and Mrs. William
Bevan
Hercules by Charles Stuparits
Jamie and K.C. by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Owcarz
Jenny, Buddy and Cally by Carole
Huebotter
Jordan by Marlys Allen
In memory of Annie,
HHS Pet Therapy dog
Kali by Vivian Tvrdik
Katie by Cynthia Rein
Katy by Jennifer Voss
Kinsky by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dehaan
Kirby by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Porta,
Kathy Dieskow
Krinda by Josephine Ardizzone, Ken
Kendrick, Sandra Lee
Kristie Love, Maggie Sue and Mollie
Jean by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hass
Lizzy by Ethel McIntyre
Lucky by Mary Jacobs
Lucy by Dorothy L. Altman
Mac by Kelly & David Bryant
Maggie by Mrs. Edward Bryan
Mahi by Nicki Gleva
Marbles by Dorothy Reisser
Marley by Sandra Kaspar
Martin by Maria Kapusta
Maui by Mrs. Robert Grandy
Max by Carol Krawczyk
Max by Deborah Rexroad
Merlin by Mr. and Mrs. Mika Casey
Mica, Krinda and Makenzie by Gloria
Dyokas, Judy and Charlie Porta
Mickey by David Kosin
Milli by Joyce Pyka
Mingie, Cinci and Kishmish by Sussanne
Zakhireh
Molly by Judy and Charlie Porta
Molly by Linda Budzyna
Molly by Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty
Muffy by Adele Mayer
Murphy by Kathy Dieskow
NEO by Barry Quint
Nolan by Joe Grazulis and Beth
Melewski
Norm Laprapei by Sophie Kraus
Oliver by Susan Surdenik
Oscar and Maxine by William Lunz
Otis by Cindy Temenak
Pal by Anne Landgraf
Patches by Richard Stacho, Sr.
Peaches and Pickles by Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Schulfer
Peggy by Mr. and Mrs. Charles
McLagan
Pepper by Donna Cirignani
Pepper, Frosty and Joshua by Eleanor
Friedl
Poki by Karen Martin
Pork Chop by Kedra Olsen
Presto by Patrice Sweeney
Prince by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stack
Princess Rigo by Salle Huber
Puppie by Ann Boisclair and Jeffrey
Jens
Rocket by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Glista
Rolf by Mr. and Mrs. John Stutte
Rory by Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ciaglia
Sally by Terry Rocco
Sammy Lou by David LeVine
Sandy by Anne Bernier
Sasha by Anna Maria Derose
Sassy by Bobby Serushan
Serena by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Retzer
Shadow by Laurine Demeo
Shelly and Tory by Carol Grench
Simon by Eugene Skoff
Snicky by Paula Fullager
Sniffles by Ken Thompson
Sniffles, Harly, Dingy, Midnight, Willie,
Alli, Snooper and Sneyzer by the Madej
family
Spade by Russell M. Evans
Spice and Shadow by Hollis Hess
Taffy, Timmy, Lucky, Buffy and Smitty
by Winifred Schuett
Taz by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kutz
TC Johenan by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Kraus
Thunder by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vijuk
Tigger by Mary Schueren
Tina by Virginia Taylor
Tip by Ginny Reid
Toby Jantelezio by Sylvia Jantelezio
Trixie by Jean Michael
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In Memory of Pets (continued)
Trouble by the Neumann family
Whipper by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory
Baranowski
Winnie by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ziemer
Wolfgang by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd
Zeus by Shirley Rzeszutko
Zoe by Ron Mihalcean
In Memory of People
Alan Kitzer and Molly by Helen Racan
Alan Kitzer by Hancock Engineering,
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johnson, Lyons and
Pinner Electric Companies, Helen Racan,
Judith Schlipp and Be Antonicic,
Mr. and Mrs. William Schlipp, Earl,
Sara and Ben Schuenemann, Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Wagner
Alicia Todd by Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan
Huth
Andrew Sychowski by Carole Volenec
Arthur Kornichuk by Mr. and Mrs. Brant
Emery
Bea Lask by Susan Apel, the Mielke-
Maday family
Bernice Grytness Lassk by Jennifer,
Jessica, Sarah, Jen and Shannon
Betty Nicholson by Mr. and Mrs. Tim
Pyle
Carole Zaccari by Beverly Garside
Carolyn Ahern by Carrie Nutter, Mr.
and Mrs. Jerry Whitebread, Barb and Ed
Crass, Lillian Husa, Mr. and Mrs.
George Sikora, Dr. Fran Ahern Smith
Charles and Shirley Cunningham by Mr.
and Mrs. Elliot Tarabour
Charmaine Crane by Alison Abelda and
the 400 block of Bruner
David Long and Shadow by Mr. Joseph
Long
David Regnery by Mr. and Mrs. Renton
Brodie, lll
Deborah Sobyra by Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Allison
Dick Bowen by Mr. and Mrs. Chris
Greco
Donald G. Edwards by Mr. and Mrs.
James Tvrdik
Eleanor Cikanek by Dr. and Mrs.
Stephen Ruby
Ethel Hawkins by Stephanie Christian
Eunice Wickstrom by Earnest and
Patricia Wickstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Bacastow
Frank Tomasik by Family and Friends
Fred Jantelezio by Sylvia Jantelezio
Frieda Hisch by Anne R. Smith
Gladys Schoij by Laura Renwick,
Joanne Gleason, Lori Hassler,
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Kenneth Shoy
Greg Knight by Mary Jo Nutter
James D. Scanlan by Mary Long
James Mc Cann by Robin and Kevin
McGrath
Satin
Janet Linhart by Dana Linhart
John Murray by Dr. and Mrs. Barry
Sidorow
Jordan Crist by Karen McNaughton
Joseph Stech by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Grey
Kathy by Mr. and Mrs. David McGuire
Kevin Bejcek by Chris, Cindy and Giani
Lillian Koresch by an HHS Donor, Mr.
and Mrs. George Kuchar
Loretta Pearson by Russell Pearson
Lorraine Hayduck by Deborah Hayduck
Louis by Colette Pecinka
Marion Rende by Deborah Ainley
Mary Morrison by Alicia Carroll
Maryann Karlovsky by Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Bender
Michael Lech by Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Pennino
Norine Loveall by Bonnie Engel
Otto Martinek by Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Behm, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dobner, Barbara
Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Terp, The
Pfendt family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Cichon, the Kubalanza Family, Beth
Bruckner Lord and Katherine A.
Zemtseff, Joseph Pitulla, Mr. and Mrs.
K. Weislak, Robert Martinek
Patricia J. Weston by Marion Weston
Paul and Paula by Sally Yarberry
Pete Westfall by Mr. and Mrs. Derrick
Peacock
Richard Strong by Patricia Ramirez and
Dana Musulin, Michael Hriszko
Robert and Pauline Joerms by Judy Joerms
Robert O. Anderson and Vickie Brautigam
Margaris by Marilyn Anderson
Roberta Zeman by Sharon Skibbe
Rosalyn Trapp by Janet Reese
Roy Bender by Virginia Bender
Sharon Heagy by Joanne Whigham
In Honor of Pets
Abby and Toby by Lisa Phillips
All our dogs and cats by Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Kunesh
All the kitties by Janet Monahan
Allie by the Orum family
Archie by Judith Moniak
Bandit Johnpeter by Johanna Hutson
Beanie and Buddy by Susan Anderson
Bear and Bella by Mr. and Mrs. James
Bennett
Billy and Ali by Bonnie Keefe
Blueberry, Mr. Big and Mookie by Mr.
and Mrs. Christopher Cavero
Brandy, Jake and April by Mr. and Mrs.
Tony Vincitorio
Bucky and Holly by Marilynn Pavlik
Bunny by Emmy and Maggie Rhoads
Cali by Howard Eggert
Calli by Mr. and Mrs. James Besso
Calliope by Virginia Haverland
Carla and Angie by Mdina and
Maverick
Cassie by Mrs. Louis Latouske
Charley by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stein
Chief by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jozwiak
Chloe by Marilyn Morris
Chloe by Michelle Holbrook
Chloe by Mr. and Mrs. Noe Carrizales
Cinco by Mr. and Mrs. William Farago
Cookie by Mr. and Mrs. Dominic
Carone
Daisy, Sheba and Blaze by Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Kunesh
Duke by Paul Steinhagen
Eleanor by Alice Gregory
Elfie, Cassie and Zach by Mr. and Mrs.
Ronald Eshleman
Fox, Erie, Megan, Buddy and Zoey by
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Repp
Fritz by Mr. and Mrs. James O’Malley
Frosty by Beverly Davison
Gracie by Dorinda Hicks
Gracie by Jean Mc Inerney
Inky by Elaine Jans
Josie by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Lloyd
Kali by Vivian Tvrdik
Keesha, Pookie and Shadow by Barb
Feller
Kenny by Karen Blair
Libby and Matilda by Mr. and Mrs.
Brian Stuart
Lily and Daisy by Judith Oswald
Louie by Mr. and Mrs. John Putz
Lucky and Minnie by Joyce Nemec

In Honor of Pets (continued)
Lucy by Eunice Daeschler
Lulu by Mary Catherine Craig
Maggie by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Strom
Marley and Toby by Lynette Sarther
Max and Maisie by Annette Harrison
Max by Carol Krawczyk
Micho by Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kitstou
Millie by Laurel Swanson
Millie by Mr. and Mrs. Mark Swanson
Miss Kitty by Sia Athanasas
Missie, Bits and Duke by Mr. and Mrs.
Brant Emery
Morris the Cat by Bryna Dambrowski
In honor of Morris the Cat,
9Lives Spokes–cat and HHS Alum
Nugget and Sophie by Julia and Allison
Burke
Oliver by Lia Fawley
Pinnochio by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Hrehoriak
Pork Chop by Fred Fabishak
Precious by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Larson
Punkin by Marion McSweeney
Rocky by Bobby Serushan
Ruby by Dr. and Mrs. William Nelson
Sadie by Chuck Simanek and Edna
Burke
Sam, Lovey, Frodo, Kittleby and Kipper
Sammie Madden by Alicia Carroll
Samson by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vijuk
Sandberg by Amy Zero
Sasha by Sue Doherty
Satin by Vi Polak
Savanna by Ann Piccininni
Shadow by Marilyn Czajkowski and G.
N. Lollis
Shadow by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Litt
Smokey by Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Ostling
Socks and Ginger by Jeanne House
Sophie by Sharon Skibbe
Tanner and Annabelle by Rose Cowls
Thunder and Lightning by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Yanikoski
Thunder and Samson by Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Vijuk
Timmy, Mickey Mouse, Mugzy, Chip
and Dale, Pooh Bear, Flower and Pip
by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon LaChappell
Wrigley by Jennifer Peterson
Wynston by Anne Babinec
In honor of Kepler
In Honor of People
Alice Cantal by Paul Steinhagen
Alison Budach by Amy Cianci
Annie Schulz by Kate Magnesen
Annie Schulz by Kelly Summerwill
Brian Riordan by Diane Wilson
Cynthia Curry by Teri Mc Ardle and
Kelli Otten
Delaney Lukowski by Gina Sawyer
Derrick’s confirmation by H. B.
Diane Lukasiewicz by Avalon and
Fraedra Charlton-Perrin
Henry William Racke by Suzanne
Strohschein
Jen and Mike by Jennifer Peterson
Jill Harley and Sparky by Kathleen
Tervin
Norval Poulson by Tiffany Glass
Patty Weber by Lorraine Weber
Samantha Cheatham by Judy Porta
Sarah Otto by Krista Kamp
Tessa Voytovich by Allison Kracker,
Catherine Pruitt
The Westmont Village Board by Mr.
and Mrs. Brant Emery
Violette and Milan Pokorny by Michael
Beckerman
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.
Hinsdale Humane Finalist
for Prestigious Award
The Hinsdale Humane Society is
very proud to announce we were
selected as a finalist for the Alford
Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial
Excellence, awarded by
Northpark University. This annual
award, established in 2001, recognizes
and celebrates Chicago area
nonprofit organizations that exemplify
extraordinary organizational
managerial excellence and demonstrate
a strong sense of integrity
throughout the organization’s culture.
Some of the hallmarks of this
award are solid financial management,
outstanding programs and
services, and board engagement.
We were nominated in the small
organization category, for nonprofits
with annual budgets of less than $3
million. “ We tend to think of ourselves
as a place to adopt a pet, but
we are so much more!” shared Lori
Halligan. “ Through the award application
we were able to highlight our
innovative programs, including pet
therapy, humane education and
community partnerships.”
Although the Hinsdale Humane Society
was not selected as the overall
winner, Diana Watkins of Northpark
University had this to say about our
organization:
“Congratulations to you and your
staff at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
The Alford Axelson Award is
quite a difficult process that truly
requires strong managerial leadership
to even qualify as a finalist, so
this speaks volumes to your organization!”
Executive Director Lori Halligan,
Board President Judy Porta and
Board Secretary Anne DeSimone
attended the awards symposium in
June. It is wonderful to be recognized
for managerial excellence!
However, leadership of the Hinsdale
Humane Society is an ongoing work
in progress. Tools are in place to see
continued growth and vitality as an
organization, meeting relevant needs
of a pet-loving public!
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Hinsdale Humane Society - Interns & Externs:
Summer is a busy season for the Hinsdale Humane Society, for animals and students! For the past few months, the staff
has worked closely with three outstanding young adults who were selected for our internship and externship programs.
The Jordan Crist Memorial Externship for veterinary students was named in memory of Jordan Crist—an
exceptional young man who truly cared for the well being of animals. Two outstanding students work side-by-side with
the doctors and technicians at West Suburban Veterinary Associates in their state-of-the-art animal hospital gaining
experience working with advanced medical equipment. One day a week, the students shadow the staff and volunteer
veterinarians at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Michael Rosser
Jordan Crist Memorial Extern
Rebecca Saunders
Jordan Crist Memorial Extern
Michael Rosser, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Class
of 2015
“The Jordan Crist Memorial Externship was a fantastic experience for me. From
assisting in surgery and working up cases with the doctors at WSVA to helping
with veterinary care at HHS, I have gained a great deal of clinical experience that
will be very helpful in my future as a veterinarian. I hope to use the knowledge I
have gained through this externship to provide veterinary assistance to an animal
shelter in the future.” Mike also said his time at HHS added to his confidence as a
clinician and his desire to pursue shelter medicine as a chosen sub-specialty.
Rebecca Saunders, University of Missouri – Columbia, College of Veterinary
Medicine, Class of 2014
“Shelter medicine is a niche in veterinary medicine that I have wanted to explore
further and this summer I have that opportunity with the Hinsdale Humane Society.
One of the aspects of veterinary medicine I love most is being able to make
both a patient and client satisfied at the end of the day, and shelter medicine is no
exception. By learning about temperament assessment, behavior counseling and
other methods of evaluation, I know I will finish this externship with knowledge
of yet another exciting subset of veterinary medicine and a better ability to foster
the development of the human-animal bond that attracted me to veterinary medicine
in the first place.” Rebecca is ranked first in her class of students.
Robert Reschke Summer Intern: Jamie Gay
Jamie Gay, a senior at Purdue University studying animal science, is our Dr. Robert
Reschke 2012 Summer Intern, working 5 days a week at the shelter. Jamie is a
familiar face around HHS, having previously volunteered as a dog walker and summer
camp counselor. Since fifth grade, Jamie has wanted to be a vet. She has enjoyed seeing
behavioral assessments and health treatment plans in a shelter environment.
“I would really like to work in rehabilitation to help animals directly. This experience
has opened my eyes to determine what is best for the animals’ health.” Jamie is currently
applying to veterinary schools and hopes that her summer internship will be
beneficial to her future career goals.
For more information about our intern and extern scholarship programs, please visit
our website at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call 630-323-5630 x14
Jamie Gay
Dr. Robert Reschke
Summer Intern

Pedigree Foundation presents grant to Hinsdale Humane Society
Jim Kenny, Category Manager, Kmart;
Lori Halligan, HHS Executive Director and
Judy Porta, HHS Board President
The Hinsdale Humane Society participated in the 7th Annual Kmart/Pedigree Adoption
event on Thursday, June 14th, at the Kmart/Sears holdings headquarters in Hoffman
Estates, IL. Hinsdale Humane Society, Animal Welfare League, and Save-A-
Vet were invited to showcase animals available for adoption and to distribute adoption
literature.
Hundreds of employees enjoyed a break from their work day to meet the adorable
adoptable animals looking for their forever homes. The kittens, puppies, cats and
dogs enjoyed a day away from their shelter environment, and a day filled with extra
love and attention!
Kmart stores hosts an annual in-store promotion in which they collect a percentage of
sales from PEDIGREE Food for dogs and donate proceeds to animal shelters
throughout the nation. This year, Pedigree generously presented the Hinsdale Humane
Society a donation of $5,000.
We are proud to partner with Pedigree and support their lifesaving mission of helping
shelter animals find loving, forever homes.
Hinsdale Humane Society Blessing of the Pets, Blessing of the Bricks
The weather was particularly sunny and hot, but that didn’t stop approximately 50 guests and 20 pets from enjoying our
third annual Blessing Event on Sunday, June 24. In addition, 51 new bricks were installed in the Carla E. Fisher Memorial
Garden.
Flute music, poems, and a reading of a prayer from St. Francis of Assisi added to the ambiance of the day. Rev. Susan Gerow,
Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange, offered individual blessings for beloved pets, both living and departed.
“Blessing the animals is a way to give thanks for the love between people and their pets. I believe God creates that love
between us,” she reminded us.
After the service, Pastor Gerow said prayers with families as they held hands
over their personalized bricks. The bricks share heartfelt messages of hope
and loss:
You live on in hearts left behind.
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
Forever Loved. You will always be deep in my heart, safe in my soul.
In loving memory of Alan Kitzer. Molly was from HHS and when you left us,
she went too – your loyal loving friend.
The Hinsdale Humane Society would like to thank all our animal friends and supporters who have made the Memorial
Garden a special place to celebrate pets and the people who love them, as well as mourn the loss of loved ones dear.
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The first words out of his mouth were, “It breaks my heart to do this, but I’m going to have to return Harley.” The owner lost
his home and was no longer able to care for his beloved pet. After some tearful goodbyes, Harley was led to a kennel, where
he will learn to reinvent himself with a new family.
The Hinsdale Humane Society will take good care of Harley. We will carefully screen a new family and tell them everything
we know about Harley’s health and habits. But I’m sure the man will worry about his beloved dog.
And I’m trying not to worry about my son now in New Hampshire. Will he remember to pay his bills on time? Will he eat
something other than pizza? Will he remember to call his mother? My heart aches that he is leaving the nest, but he has
hopes, dreams and career aspirations that don’t involve staying in Illinois. Like any newly adopted pet, my son is learning to
adjust to new surroundings.
Yet his mother is struggling to adjust. I’m attempting to live in the moment. I’m trying not to yearn for yesterdays or worry
about tomorrows. And here’s another Emerson quote I’m aiming to live by: Write it on your heart that every day is the best
day in the year.
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Save the Date(s)…
Rotary Run for Charity Classic
Oct. 14, 2012
Mark your calendar to attend the 18th
Annual Rotary Run Charity Classic on
Sunday, Oct.14th at The Community
House, 415 West Eighth St., Hinsdale.
Walkers get set to participate in
Rotary Charity Classic 2011
The Mutt Strut has grown into a fun
popular event for pets, people and a
great place to meet other pet lovers!
No pet? You can register for the 3k, 5k
and 10k run, or the a 5k walk. Join the
other walkers for a morning of music,
activities, and the grand finale 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 8th
HHS will host a
bake sale on
Saturday,
Sept.8th. From
9am - 4pm.
The HHS booth will serve up a variety
of delicious homemade baked goods
including: brownies, cookies, cakes,
cupcakes, breads and more! All of the
proceeds benefit our shelter animals.
Mark your calendar to attend the Hinsdale
Retailers Garage Sale and HHS
Bake Sale held at the Public Works
Building next to the shelter.
Do you like to bake? Your donated
bake goods will help the animals. For
more event information or to make a
baked good donation, please call
630-232-5630 x17.
Pennies for Paws “2012 Spare Change Drive”
Breaks Records!
A special THANK YOU to all of the participating schools, classrooms, and
groups who participated in the Hinsdale Humane Society's "Pennies for
Paws" 2012 Spare Change
Drive. We are excited to announce
that a record number of
schools and classrooms enrolled
this year - and together they
raised $8,079.66!
A very special thanks to our
friends at Hinsdale Bank and
Trust, the official bank of the
Pennies for Paws program, who
have sponsored the spare change
drive from its kick off in 2009.
And, over the past four years,
we have raised a total of
$22,000! That is a lot of coin
counting!
It has been rewarding to see the
program grow and to interact with
our area schools and children.
We are inspired by how caring,
loving, and passionate our young
children are toward animals.
And, we are proud of the efforts
of the students to help our homeless
animals. Special thanks to our
“Top Dog” Schools: Madison
School, Hinsdale; Elm School,
Burr Ridge; Monroe School,
Hinsdale and The Lane School,
Hinsdale.
A special congratulations to The
Lane School and Girl Scout Troop
51021 who in addition to collecting
spare change, collected food,
supplies and toys for the animals.
The girls also created a heartwarming
story book.
“Pennies for Paws is an important
youth-led program designed to
bring Humane Education into
school classrooms, while raising
money for homeless animals,”
shared Lori Halligan, HHS Executive
Director. “Together we
raise awareness of homeless pets,
and help children make a difference
in our community.”
Mark your calendar for next year's
spare change drive on April 15 -
May 18, 2013. To sign up your
Dennis Jones, Hinsdale Bank Chairman
& CEO, Pam Salomone, HHS Public
Relations and Jennifer Stout, Hinsdale
Bank Director of Marketing pause for
photo at the COIN KING machine.
Madison School “Top Dog School.”
Mrs. Maksymec’s 5th Grade won honors
of top classroom and a pizza party
Girl Scout Troop 51021, Lane School
collected coins and held a food and
shelter supply drive
classroom or school, contact Pam Salomone at 630-323-5630 X 17. For additional
details, go to our website: www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Ask Jenny…HHS Operations Manager,
Jennifer Vlazny, answers pet related questions and
offers practical advice.
Q. Now that it’s summer, are my pets at more risk to parasites?
Connie, Indian Head Park
A. Fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks, oh my! Summer is here, and so are the
nasty little critters that wreck havoc with the well-being of our pets. Though
parasites such as these are most common during the warmer months, they can
survive in the right environment all year round. Anytime your pet goes out
into the world -- even in his own backyard or for short walks around the
block, a visit to the veterinarian, a stay at the boarding kennel, a trip to the
groomer, etc. -- he is being exposed to the opportunity for fleas and ticks to
hop aboard or a mosquito to drop by for a quick meal. Fleas not only cause
your dog or cat to itch incessantly, but can pass tapeworms onto your pet and,
if left untreated, can cause life-threatening anemia or weaken your pet’s immune
system making him vulnerable to diseases. Mosquitoes can transmit
deadly heartworm disease, and ticks can cause serious infections to pets such
as lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. These diseases
can even be transmitted to humans!
The greatest defense against parasitic invasion is prevention, so we recommend
a visit to your veterinarian for advice on the best preventive medications
and the safest way to use them. Your veterinarian will be able to show
you the proper way to apply these medications and recommend just the right
dose for your pet to help assure his fun in the sun doesn’t result in any uninvited
house guests!
If you have a question for “Ask Jenny” email jenny@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Or call our behavior helpline 630-323-5630
Check out our newly redesigned website!
Make sure to check out our new website - same web address, with a new and improved
look! You’ll find expanded information about our adoptable animals and
the adoption process. The new easy to find animal pages include multiple photos,
video clips, social media share pages and links to additional adoption information.
Other new additions include: FAQ's, a search function, and shopping
cart. Please send us an email and share what you like or to make suggestions for
improvements: director@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
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: Diane Malzahn
Members: Thomas Prohaska, Carol
Koepke, Ann Marie LoPiccolo,
John Haarlow, Barb Parsons, Cindy
Rein
Staff
Executive Director:
Lori Halligan
Operations Manager:
Jennifer Vlazny
Assistant Manager:
Samantha Cheatham
Animal Care Staff:
Robyn Garrison, Patty Powell, Alan
Lis, Katie Wolfe.
Receptionist:
Kathy Daly
Contributing Services
Pam Salomone:
Public Relations/Special Events
Laura Donohue
Volunteer Coordination
Kym Iffert
Humane Education
Obedience Instruction
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 14, 2012
Rotary Run Charity Classic to benefit the Hinsdale Humane Society
Kaylee
I wanted to send an update on Kaylee.
I'm happy to report that she is now a
full member of the family and has
even doubled in size! She is playful,
and very adventurous. The best part
about Kaylee is how loving she is.
She loves to sleep in my arms like a
new born baby and will come up meowing
at my feet for love. I wanted to
thank you for your help in adopting
Kaylee. She has brought so much
love, joy and laughter to our home.
It's hard to imagine life without her as
our love for her is so great.
Thank you so much again, Jessie R.
FROM OUR MAILBAG
I adopted my beloved JoJo from HHS
over 13 years ago when he was 8
years old. I recently had to bid him a
teary farewell at age 21 because he
was in failing health. He was the only
cat I ever had and was such a joy! He
moved in to join me and my dog
Maggie, also from HHS, and we all
had a wonderful life together. (Maggie
died at age 18 four years ago.) JoJo
moved with me twice, most recently
to Colorado, and always adjusted
beautifully. He loved visitors and my
three boisterous grandsons and would
get up on the sofa to sit next to (or on)
anyone he took a liking to. He is very
much missed, but I often think
about how wonderful it is that HHS is
there to provide a temporary home for
even older animals until new, permanent
homes can be found. Thank you
for your continued good work on behalf
of the animals.
Diana Aldridge
Evergreen, Colorado
Former HHS Executive Director
JoJo
Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit #279
Hinsdale, IL
I adopted Heidi, the 8-year-old tabby cat
about 3 weeks ago and just wanted to
say she's great! I've never had a cat in
my life, but now I'm asking why I
waited so long. The timing was right, for
both of us and we're doing wonderful
together. Thank you. Heidi's the best!
Linda S.
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