Alliance Magazine Summer 2017

Alliance
Animals. People. Community.
SHELTER
MEDICINE
Summer 2017
Vets on the front lines
help animals like paralyzed
kitten Talleyrand
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Dear Friends,
Editor: Pam Townsend
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Roger Marmet...................Chair
Jay Timmons......................First Vice President
Lisa LaFontaine................President and CEO
Amy Meadows..................Second Vice President
Gwyn Whittaker..............Secretary
Hon. Mary Schapiro......Treasurer
Theresa Fariello...............Vice President
William Herman..............Vice President
Gregory Riegle.................Vice President
Shelter medicine is a unique profession that is quickly becoming
one of the most exciting and desirable destinations for
veterinarians. While most veterinarians are following a life-long
dream to care for animals, shelter veterinarians have unique
opportunities to practice in a broad range of areas above and
beyond typical medicine and surgery. From preventive medicine
and infectious disease control to veterinary forensics, emergency
care, and public health, shelter veterinarians must be able to
adapt to the ever-changing needs of a shelter environment and
provide innovative solutions to challenges not seen in most
private practices.
Veterinarians who choose to work in animal shelters are often on
the forefront of animal care, and tackle the difficult challenges
faced when treating animals from many different backgrounds, geographic locations,
and varying levels of socialization. I am honored to work with such a talented, caring, and
compassionate group of professionals.
Nowhere is that more evident than at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA). We currently
have a chief medical officer, four staff veterinarians, two part-time relief veterinarians, 10
veterinary technicians, and three client services representatives. They touch—and often
save—the lives of more than 16,000 animals a year. Yes, they administer vaccines. Yes,
they treat routine parasite infections. And, yes, they prevent a new generation of homeless
animals from being born by conducting spay and neuter surgeries on an almost daily basis.
But that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.
As in any veterinary practice, our medical professionals diagnose and treat a wide range of
health issues, from eye and ear infections to arthritis and cancer. They set broken bones,
amputate limbs that cannot be repaired, pull decayed teeth, and remove foreign objects
from stomachs. Unlike their colleagues in private practice, they sometimes face outbreaks
of life-threatening diseases such as parvovirus. They provide intensive, round-the-clock
care for the victims—saving an incredibly high percentage of them—while helping prevent
spread of the disease among other shelter residents.
HRA veterinarians employ both cutting-edge technologies and ancient approaches to
medicine, as in the case of a paralyzed kitten named Talleyrand, who can now walk thanks to
acupuncture treatments. And they are often presented with unique challenges that require
creative solutions to unusual problems. Take the example of Free Willie, a three-toed box
turtle surrendered to HRA when his owner could no longer care for him. Our veterinary staff
discovered that Willie had two complete fractures of his bottom shell. They stabilized the
fractures (which can take 3 to 4 months to fully heal) with flat picture frame hangers and
super glue and later added hooks and wires, making sure the hardware was thin enough to
not drag on the ground. Treated with antibiotics and pain medication, Willie stayed with us
until he was ready for transfer to a rescue organization.
Nina Benton
Steven Bralove
Priscilla Clapp
Saone Crocker
Pamela DeLoach-Jupiter
Jackie Dobranski, DVM
Louie Dweck
Colleen Girouard
Anissa Grossman
Leslie Harris
William Harrop
Joseph Howe
Kenton Keith
Erika Kelton
Betsy Marmet
Matthew Parker, MD
Laird Patterson
Susan Ridge
Robert Rosenfeld
Hon. Carol Schwartz
Andrew Weinstein
Charles Weir
Jean Whiddon
Drew Willison
Jeff Wilson
Lois Godfrey Wye
Shelter medicine involves more than just veterinary staff. These professionals share their
expertise with and serve as role models for many animal caregivers, who also contribute to
animal health through their dedicated care of shelter residents and may aspire to become
vet techs. They are fundamental to the shelter medicine program.
All of us who care about animals owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women who
pursue careers in shelter medicine. They do it not for the glory or the easy hours. They do it
because they care so deeply – particularly for the animals who are temporarily homeless,
and to whom we therefore bear an extraordinary responsibility.
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PARALYZED KITTEN
WALKS AGAIN
By Dr. Meg Hamilton
One day in early December, a Good Samaritan heard noises
coming from a storm drain and called the Humane Rescue
Alliance (HRA). There, one of our Animal Control Officers
discovered a tiny 1.8-pound kitten who seemed unable
to move her hind legs. X-rays revealed that her back had
been broken by her fall, causing paralysis of her lower body.
Not only was the kitten, who we named Talleyrand, unable
to move or even feel her hind legs, she also was unable to
urinate on her own, requiring that her bladder be manually
expressed several times daily.
At first glance, her future seemed bleak. A phone consult
with a veterinary neurologist gave Talleyrand a guarded
to poor prognosis for return to function. But because she
was otherwise healthy and we were managing her pain
associated with the fracture, I decided that she would be a
good candidate for veterinary acupuncture.
Veterinary acupuncture has been shown to be successful—
sometimes even more successful than surgery—in returning
a paralyzed animal’s function after a traumatic injury. And not
only is it a non-invasive and far less expensive option than
surgery, acupuncture can be started up to two months after
the injury and still reverse the paralysis while surgery must be
performed within a much shorter period of time.
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As a graduate of the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in Reddick, Florida,
where I completed the Small Animal Acupuncture Training Program, I have
experienced firsthand the benefits of treating patients with both Western
and Eastern medicine. While at HRA, I have used acupuncture to treat many
shelter residents with a variety of medical conditions, including torn ligaments,
allergies/itchiness, anxiety, prolapses, arthritis, and various paralytic injuries.
My hope for Talleyrand was to help her regain feeling and movement in her
hind end and her ability to urinate and defecate on her own with full continence.
Treatment involved frequent acupuncture sessions (almost daily in the
beginning) and electro-acupuncture treatment featuring introduction of a mild
electric current to stimulate the nerves and muscles, increase circulation and
blood flow, and manage pain. Each treatment lasted about 30 to 40 minutes.
Talleyrand responded immediately and could feel her hind toes after one
to two acupuncture sessions although she still could not move them. After
about 10 days she was able to urinate on her own and was responding with
small movements when we squeezed her toes. After a month she was kicking
her hind legs and spreading her toes. From there it was all uphill in terms of
her continued improvement, including flicking her tail, standing, walking, and
then eventually running. The day she stood up on her own was a cause for
celebration! And with each successive accomplishment we knew Talleyrand
would live a happy life.
“
Veterinary
acupuncture has
been shown to be
successful—
sometimes even
more successful than
surgery—in returning
a paralyzed animal’s
function after a
traumatic injury.”
”
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Talleyrand’s prognosis is excellent. She has a permanent curvature to
her spine and the balance in her hind end is not 100 percent due to her
vertebral fracture and spinal cord injury, but she is a happy and healthy
kitten with a big personality!
Talleyrand was recently adopted by a veterinary technician who
can follow up with her future care, including periodic acupuncture
treatments. She may experience intermittent setbacks in her comfort
and mobility throughout life, but with continued acupuncture and
pain medication if/when needed, those setbacks should be limited
and fixable. She is truly a testament to the healing power of veterinary
acupuncture!
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VETERINARIANS' NOTEBOOK
When most people think about shelter medicine, they think of vaccinations, treatment of parasites, and spay/
neuter surgery. And it’s true that veterinarians at the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) give a lot of vaccinations—
some 9,000 a year—and treat hundreds of animals for coccidia; giardiasis; and a variety of worms, including
potentially deadly heartworms. They also spay and neuter nearly 7,000 animals a year.
But while “routine” care takes up the largest percentage of their time, HRA veterinary staff—are faced with much
more unusual cases. Our four staff veterinarians share some recent interesting examples below.
hernia through his diaphragm was about four centimeters
wide and that most of his liver, his gall bladder, and all of
his small intestines were herniated into the chest. We gently
placed these organs back into their normal positions in the
abdomen, closed the hernia, and made sure the rest of his
abdomen was free of abnormalities.
Nick recovered from surgery well. While most patients
require oxygen support for at least 24 hours, his respiratory
rates returned to near normal almost immediately, even
while breathing room air! Follow-up radiographs confirmed
the surgery’s success, revealing clearly in black and white
that Nick’s lungs now had room to expand normally.
Nick spent the next week recovering in the Medical Center,
receiving post-op medications and good old TLC. And just 10
days after surgery, he was medically cleared, adopted and
moved to his forever home.
Dr. Julia Petrovitch
HERNIA REPAIR LETS CAT BREATHE EASILY
Nick Furry was surrendered to the Humane Rescue Alliance
in early February 2017. During his first few days with us,
animal care staff noted that the 1-year-old tabby had
an increased respiratory rate and his breathing seemed
labored at times. Our medical team was alerted and
arranged for diagnostic radiographs (X-rays), which revealed
a severe diaphragmatic hernia, which is a hole in the
diaphragm (the muscle separating the chest and abdomen).
Larger hernias can allow multiple abdominal organs to
move into the chest cavity. This organ “relocation” interferes
with lung expansion, preventing the afflicted animal from
taking a full breath and getting sufficient oxygen to the
blood.
It was clear to us that we had only two options: to humanely
euthanize Nick (which is commonly done in such situations)
or attempt to fix the hernia via surgery. Since Nick’s clinical
signs were relatively mild in comparison to other patients in
the same predicament, we elected to attempt surgery. We
knew that it would be risky but wanted to give this young cat
a chance at a healthy life.
So, on Valentine’s Day, Dr. Baker and I scrubbed in and got
to work. Upon opening Nick’s abdomen, we noted that the
FAST ACTION SAVES PUPPY’S LIFE
Dublin’s story—at least what we know of it—began on the
streets of DC in early March, when he was found running at
large wearing a cone of shame and with a bandage dangling
from his left front leg. The Animal Control Officer scooped
up the friendly 6-month-old puppy and transported him to
the Humane Rescue Alliance’s New York Avenue Adoption
Center.
There, Dr. Baker conducted an initial examination of Dublin.
The most obvious issue was his severely swollen left front
paw, which was about three times the size of the right one!
He also had a deep laceration above the back of his left
“wrist” and multiple small cuts on both the top and bottom
of the paw. Dr. Baker cleaned and rewrapped Dublin’s paw
and started him on antibiotics and pain medication. Given
the severity of his injury, she then had him transferred to our
Medical Center for continued treatment.
I checked Dublin the following day and found that his injury
had worsened significantly. The paw, which had a strong,
unpleasant odor, had become even more swollen and the
tissue was now a very unhealthy grey/lavender color. While
palpating the paw and forelimb, I found that the tissue above
the laceration on the back of his leg was extremely hot to
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the touch; however, the paw and tissue below the laceration
was ice cold. I checked Dublin’s neurological reflexes on the
affected limb and noted that he did not react at all when I
pinched his toes. This neurological deficit, combined with
the rapid worsening of the paw’s appearance, made me very
concerned that Dublin was at high risk of developing a life
threatening systemic infection (septicemia). I consulted with
colleague Dr. Hathaway and we decided that amputation
of his left forelimb, while extreme, would save his life by
stopping the spread of the infection. Dr. Hathaway then came
in on her day off and performed the procedure.
Dublin recovered from his surgery without any issue and,
thanks to his wonderful personality, he quickly found his
forever home where he has adjusted easily to life as a “tripawd.”
Dr. Elysia-Marie Branson
GIVING THE GIFT OF PAIN-FREE EARS
Fiona, a 3-year-old female dog came to the Humane Rescue
Alliance in January from a partner shelter in Florida. While
conducting her initial examination, I discovered that not only
was an active infection in both ears causing Fiona pain, but
both her ear canals were completely occluded with tissue,
which occurs when infections go untreated for an extended
period of time.
In cases like Fiona’s, when ear infections have gone on for so
long, standard medication is no longer a possibility because
the drops or ointment cannot penetrate past the overgrown
ear canal. Her only option for pain- and itch-free ears was a
surgical procedure called a total ear canal ablation, or TECA
for short, which involves removing the entire ear canal and
bulla (aka the inner ear).
Donations from generous donors enabled us to arrange
for a board certified surgeon to perform this procedure.
An unavoidable side effect was the loss of Fiona’s hearing;
however, it was likely already compromised prior to the
surgery. The procedure was successful and Fiona was
adopted shortly after! Today, she’s enjoying an itch- and
pain-free life with her adoring human companions—and a
new name (Mollie).
Dr. Kendra Baker
NEW YEAR BRINGS SECOND CHANCE TO
EMACIATED DOG
In late December, on a cold and snowy night, two Good
Samaritans found a 10-month-old American bulldog
abandoned in a dog crate in Northeast DC. He was little
more than a pile of skin and bones, lying in a giant puddle
of urine and feces, and as close to frozen as a living dog
could possibly be. The dog’s rescuers immediately called DC
Animal Care and Control, and an officer was dispatched to
the location.
When he arrived at our New York Avenue Adoption Center,
the dog, who we named Sparky (in the hope, perhaps, that
the spark of life in him was strong enough to help him survive)
tipped the scales at an astonishingly low weight of just 54
pounds. His internal body temperature was too low to even
register on a rectal thermometer. He required intense medical
care in the form of heat support, IV fluids to rehabilitate him
from shock, and various blood tests to measure his blood
sugar, level of anemia, and level of dehydration. Uncertain of
his chances, our overnight staff nevertheless watched over
him and tended to him all night during his sleepover in our
makeshift ICU.
These efforts paid off, and the next morning Sparky finally
had a “readable” body temperature and stood on his own for
the first time since his arrival! He received round-the-clock
care for 2 straight days, followed by 7 more on an intensive
re-feeding diet and TLC regimen.
On January 6, a volunteer for American Bulldog Rescue
picked Sparky to transport him to his new foster home in
Pittsburgh, where he would continue his recovery. We were
thrilled to learn that Sparky now weighs 85 pounds!
Sparky is currently available for adoption through American
Bulldog Rescue and is looking forward to a happy life in
a forever home! You can learn more about him on their
website, americanbulldogrescue.org.
Dr. Jackie Hathaway
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ENTROPIAN SURGERY GAVE MINIMIS A WHOLE
NEW LOOK--AND OUTLOOK--ON LIFE.
FOCUSING ON EYE ISSUES
By Pam Townsend, Media Coordinator
If you’ve ever had an eyelash, a grain of
sand, or a speck of dust caught in your
eye, you know how painful even such
tiny, temporary, objects can be. A variety
of chronic conditions can also cause
discomfort and even blindness. Animals,
too, can suffer from painful and potentially
vision-destroying eye problems.
Take the case of Minimis, for example. This
4-month-old puppy arrived at the Humane
Rescue Alliance (HRA) last October
following the eviction of her owner.
When veterinary staff examined Minimis,
they discovered that she had entropion,
a fairly common condition in which an
animal’s eyelids roll inward, allowing the
eyelashes to rub against the cornea and
irritate it. At the very least, the condition is
uncomfortable and in some cases it can
cause painful corneal ulcers and even
permanent scarring.
After ruling out any underlying causes
or irritants, HRA veterinarians contacted
veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Nancy
Bromberg, who performed surgery on
Minimis in late December. Less than 2
weeks later, Minimis’s eyes were bright and
shiny for perhaps the first time in her life!
Given a clean bill of health, Minimis was
enrolled in HRA’s Prison Pups Program at
Patuxent Institution, where she lived with —
and learned basic manners from — inmates
under the guidance of HRA Behavior and
Training staff. Minimis graduated from the
program in March and was adopted shortly
thereafter.
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MING & BAMBINA
Ming and Bambina arrived at the Humane Rescue
Alliance in the spring of 2016. Although they were
each found separately by different people on
different dates, they both faced similar challenges.
They were very young—about 4 weeks old—when
they were found and they had a common congenital
condition called eyelid agenisis. One or both eyelids
of cats with this condition fail to develop properly
and are therefore unable to close completely; this
causes the eyes to become dried out, leading to
irritation and possibly infection. Sometimes the eyes
themselves are abnormally small. Depending on
the severity of the condition, surgical correction is
typically advised to prevent continual eye irritation.
Ming and Bambina were too young for surgery
of any kind when they came to HRA but, like all
very young kittens, they needed the care of an
experienced foster guardian until they were. Ashley
Young, HRA transfer coordinator, was happy to take
on that responsibility.
“I was immediately drawn to Bambina,” Ashley
explains. “She was so dirty and crusty and just so
little when she arrived. I had her scheduled to go to
a rescue but when she tested positive for FIV, they
declined to take her. I was so sad; I went back to the
shelter the next day and took her home myself to
foster. Soon afterward, I found out about Ming and
thought wouldn’t it be great for Bambina to have
a sibling! They ended up being the best of pals.
Bambina was shy and introverted while Ming was
rambunctious and fearless. They were perfect for
each other!”
In addition to providing basic kitten care, Ashley
regularly applied warm compresses to sooth their
eyes and remove any ocular discharge.
When they were each about 6 months old,
Bambina and Ming had the first of several surgeries
to reconstruct their eyelids. One of Ming’s eyes
required three surgeries while the other was
declared a success after just one. Bambina needed
three procedures on each of her eyes.
While Ming and Bambina will never look “ordinary,”
their unique appearance didn’t stop them from
finding a forever home—together! Today, they are
happily enjoying life in a loving home with two other
feline companions.
“
Bambina was shy and introverted
while Ming was rambunctious
and fearless. They were perfect
for each other!”
”
Ashley Young, HRA transfer coordinator
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FASHION FOR
11TH A N N UA L RU N WAY SHOW
Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan Photo by Moshe Zusman
Photo by Moshe Zusman
Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan
Photo by Moshe Zusman
RAISES
DOGSROCKED
theCATWALK
On Saturday, April 8, more than 60 Humane Rescue Alliance
(HRA) ambassadors and their four-legged companions took to the
runway sporting this season’s hottest trends at the Fashion for
Paws 11th Annual Runway Show. With more than 900 guests in
attendance, the event brought in $400,000 to support the more
than 60,000 animals HRA cares for each year. The 2017 event
was held at the Grand Hyatt Washington, and we welcomed
celebrity host Carson Kressley to reign over the festivities.
Joining Carson and our ambassadors on the runway were a few
adoptable dogs who soaked up attention from event guests.
HRA ambassadors competed in a friendly, 12-week fundraising
campaign, raising a minimum of $3,000 each to secure their
spot on the runway. The 2017 Model Washingtonian of the Year,
Jessica Abrahams, raised an impressive $26,315; the Model First
Runner-Up, Natalie Kahla, raised $21,905; and the Model Second
Runner-Up, Deb Sengupta, raised $13,980. We are truly grateful
for the support of these incredible individuals, and all of our
fundraising ambassadors. We cannot thank them enough for
their commitment and dedication to HRA.
Aram, Katya Avdeev, Lilly Pulitzer, Lynn/Louisa, Studio D’Maxsi,
and Undeniable Boutique were our women’s clothing sponsors,
while our male models were dressed by CityCenterDC’s luxury
retailers Arc’teryx, Paul Stuart, and Zadig & Voltaire. Ambassadors
had perfect hair and makeup, graciously provided by PR at
Partners. All of the pups looked stunning in signature doggie
couture by Mallory DeBenedetto, Anthony Rubio, and Emily Abril.
They were well taken care of thanks to the team from Anytime K9,
Spot On Training, Power City Pups, and HRA’s own volunteers.
The always creative Design Foundry once again wowed us,
this time with a modern geometric-inspired theme. Thanks to
Quince Imaging, John Farr Lighting, and Maryland Sound, all of
which donated a portion of their services, the hotel ballroom was
transformed into a spectacular space. We were honored to have
Audi return as a Top Dog sponsor. EVP and COO Mark Del Rosso
provided remarks and guests enjoyed exploring a luxury car on
display during the reception.
Thanks to our Co-Chairs, Steering Committee, ambassadors,
and the more than 100 volunteers who spent their
evening helping us make the Fashion for Paws
11th Annual Runway Show the best one yet!
PAWS
$400,000
Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan Photo by Moshe Zusman
Photo by Moshe Zusman
Photo by Vithaya Phongsavan
Photo by Moshe Zusman
www.fashionforpaws.org
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY
Tributes listed here were received January 1, 2017 through April 15, 2017.
HONORS
Abby
Kendall Toniatti
Alexa and Pepe
Rosemarie McManus
Alli Schultz and Greg Matlesky
Kathy Matlesky
Allie Swislocki
Kate Bukowski
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Hannah Lantos
Anissa Grossman
Michelle Cooper
Benjamin Szczurowski
Kristen Zarenko
Betsy Holler
Margaret Hobbs
Bev O’Free
Anthony, Patti, Governo,
and Marcello
Brian and Sarah
Hilary Waldron
Buster and Luch
Scott Englert
Charles D. Weir
Gregg Weir
Charlotte Farrell
Corey Farrell
Chris Colwell and Carianne
Vanhoozer
Shikha Parikh
Clare Searby
Emma Zayer
Corey Williams
Janice McLean
Craig Doheny
Fulcrum Properties Group, LLC
Daniela Portnoy
Alexander Avanesyan
Diane Liebman’s 70th Birthday
Sharon Bates
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Ellen Pollack
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William Wright
Eli Podell
Arden Hellmann
Eliot Bilski
Ann Kete
Ella Berry Joshi
Kelly Abramson
Petya Koeva
Ellie
Joelle Seligson
Eve Murdock
Rebecca Gross
The Gattuso Family
Sigrid Hepp-Dax
George, Maurice and Lucy
Corey Henry
Greg and Ann Kutrow
Eric Eversmann
Harley and Rizzo
The Sportman Family
Henry Patrick
Stewart Patrick
Jake and Hallie Munsat
Richard and Lori Alonso
Michael Casson
Ashley Chertkof
Neil Cowie
Jordan Elias
Jack Finglass
Irene Gutierrez
Alexander Hirtle
Myer Krestnbaum
Lloyd and Rori Malech
Dana and Parker Margulis
Lisa Morenoff
Steve Munsat
Jill Rosenstock
Judith Selis
Jamie Matthews
Jerry Tan
Jane Kortan
Alison Knickerbocker
Janet McGrath
Peter McGrath
Jen Kast
Benjamin Freas
Jill Sayenga
Gary Bowden
John C. Christiano
Priya Chatterjee
Dr. Joyce Schantz
Alice Miri
Julie Conway
David Hawkings and
Betsy Wright Hawkings
Julie Widra
Lauren Brown
Kai Castillo
Monique Sanfuetes
Karen Tustin
FINRA
Kathleen Gregory
Judy Frels
Kathryn McCullough
Brenda Freeman
Doreen Lucas
Clara C. McCullough
Kevin Dolliver and Lawrence Coig IV
Stacey Barton
Kim Katzenbarger
Scott Katzenbarger
Kim Nelson and Kevin Cadden
Linda Miller
Kim Walker
Ana Guardado
Kimberly Katzenbarger
Douglas Katzenbarger
Kelly Katzenbarger
Lainie and Noah
William Mallison
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Rebekah Smith
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Heggers
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May
Michael and Linda Foxworth
Melissa Smith
Christopher Hensley
Michele Wolin
Jessica Abrahams
Missy
Harry Teter, Jr.
Nick and Eduardo
James Fletcher
Nick Galbraith and Eduardo
Labanca
Meghan McGowan
Molly Polen
Nickleby and Chuzzelwitt
Thayer Scott
Oliver
Constance and Alan Burke
Rebecca Stauber
Rebecca Sneddon
Roberta Youmans
Jessica Abrahams
Roger and Betsy Marmet
Robert and Kathleen Marmet
Rosa Zielinski’s Bat Mitzvah
Kavita Berger
Rachel and Steven Braun
Richard and Anne Brown
Melissa Kahn
Victoria Kahn
Judith Meschel
Dona Teplitz
Eric Thiel
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Saks
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Jia Lynn Yang
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Jessica Abrahams
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Stuart Schooler
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Layne Weiss
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Kimberly Brown
Tallyrand
Susan Roehmer
Tony Harris
Melissa Harris
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Lauren Becker
Ty and Domino
Peter Shiller
Vicki Shteir-Dunn
Ursula Banzhaf
Wonder
Thomas and Anne Whalen
MEMORIALS
Alan Teitzman
John Angueira
Alan Teitzman
Martin Baldessari
Gary Regan
Herbert Russell
John Seal
Craig Ziskin
Albert J. Dobson and Larry Francis
Gina Dobson
Alice
Jonathan McIntyre
Amber, Squirt, Ellie, Sweetie, and
Jackson
Gary Sikora
Andre Suena
Richard Nelson
John Schnitker
Vera Kurlantzick
Sarah Prosser
Jacqueline Ratner
Anne T. Phillips
Omar Bashir
Sandra S. Jackson
Robert and Brenda Sandler
Judy Siegelman
Julie Ziegler
Ash
Patricia Gross
B.J. Andrews
Celia Gainer
John Kester
Mary Lee Wilson
Donald and Jody Atha
Barnabas
Yonette Thomas
Beelzebub
Jen, Sarah, Erica, Erin, and April
Bertie
Christine Condon
Bonnie
Mary Lou Lou Soller
Bonnie’s Beloved Dog
Delores Bushong
Brisco
Elaine Lamirande
Buford
Rhonda Carter
Caesar
Michael Buckley
Calie
Valerie Barton
Continued on Page 12
ALLIANCE
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY Continued
from Page 11
Camellia
Jane Diven
Casey Eisman
Margery and Mel Elfin
Catherine Kady Beauchamp
Louis Davis
Chewy
Jody Magowitz
Cheyenne and Sushi
Judy and Gordon Marks
Chili Dog
Charlotte Lekakos
Chip
Margaret Pacy
Clancy
Caroline Whiteman
Clara
Robert and Hazel Kreinheder
Cleo
Lisa Kahalley
Coco
Heidi and Nate Johnson
Joe and Jodi McCarthy
Cupid and Pepper
Julius Genachowski
Dalai Lhasa Egeland Jorgenson
Alpa Davis
Daphne
Mary Lou Soller
Darby Farrell
Charlotte Lekakos
Dash
Gail Joice
Don Wright
Lee Monsein
Donna P. Thomas
Kristen Kornfeld
Robert Kurtz
Pamela Kurtz
Kathleen Smith
Lillie Tobash
Dooley
Kimberly Daniels
Douglas
Tina Conway
Dudley Yuknis
Christina Yuknis
Elby
Lynn Karcich
Eli Markman
Joshua White
Ellie
Amanda Hungerford
Richard Patch
Elvis
Megan Lewis
Emerson Laukhuf-Fitch
Maria Paula Elizondo
Emma
Sit-a-Pet
Debra Holing
Esther and Sam Pollack
Ilene Pollack
Esther Orr
Kimberlie Orr
Felix Santorineos
Karine Mauprivez
Ginger Kiefel
Lara Beasley
Gompers
The Cornell Family
Gracie Hickey
Karen Hamrick
Harden Everhar
April Linton
Helen T. Farr
Joel Popkin
Henry D’Casta
Amy Mazur-Liberman
Hillary Ann Harvey
Peggy Luebs
Holly
Phillis Payne
Honey Abrams
Adrienne Metil
Jack
Georgia Abrahams
Ken Haltenhof
James Werner
Janet Weed
Cecelia Greenspan
Sarah Pickrell
Marcy and Ed Berger
Ed and Deb Bloom
Hilary and Dough Durante
Martha Liggett
Jennifer Peterson
Carla Schraub
Janet Jacobs
Laidler Campbell
Jessica Cowan
David Wise
Lori Cooper
Jeff Ajulini
Katherine Gordon
Jet Scarborough
Chip and Linda Heartfield
Joan Colbert
Nancy Benco
Joan M. Ledbetter
Chiquita Briley
Jolie
Ruth Henderson
Joseph A. Wells
Carl Skillman
Juno
Carly Kostakos
Kailey
Elyse and Tim Force
Katie Foeman
Meryl and Leonard Levitz
Cathy McVey Palmer
Michael Newmuis
Wanda Daniels Paul
Kent Rogers
Rachel and Steven Smidt
Kimball
Susan and Jim Blumenthal
Kumeni
Kristin Caspar
Layla
Mimi Shieh
Lily Staffier
Charlotte Lekakos
Linda Burka
Lester and Georganne Needle
Thomas Ruple
Linnea Crouch
Diana Greenwood
Ms. Lloyd
Stacy Fraser
Louise
Michelle Bazie
Lucky
Lynn Darcich
Lucky and Boots
Naomi Garner
Lucy
Shanna Devoy
Lyle
Jody Magowitz
Madeline Galaso-Schwartz
Catherine Galasso-Schwartz
Magee
Darcy Lane
Maggie and Toby
Pamela Sorensen
Dr. Marjorie Hogan
Randy Angel
Matilda Fauth
Hannah Lantos
Matt Pomeranz
Marvin Bloom
Michael Roth
Katie Oakley
Minnie Haha
Elizabeth Emes
Molly
Christine Condon
Morgan
Krissi Jimroglou
Michael Travis
Nelli
Joseph Handelman
Nola
Dana Sullivan
Oren
John Jorgenson
Owen
Rachel Shorey
Paco
Steven Dean
Patricia Witt
Robin Witt
Patton
Meg Thompson
Patty Loyd
Jennifer Loyd
Paul Slater
Patti Ouellette
Piccolino
Sophia and Theo Allison
Pie Chart
Jody Magowitz
Polly
Sharon Bradley
Princess
Ronald Herbert
Radar
Delores Bushong
Raja
Deena Loeffler
“Rex” Moyer
Judy and Greg Lyons
Riggs
Amy Kawazoe
Robert and Alan Cruickshank
Nancy Hueper
Robert Emmett Byrne
Alexis Arieff
Paula Choate
Shannon Lewis
Constance and Troy Yesh
Shelly Livingston
Rocket, Xander, and Cyrus
Lynda Wright
Rosie
Andrea Hirsch
TICKETS
Rusty
Marlene Debole
Saba Calandra
Nancie Kondo
Sally
Melissa Aoyagi
Sassy
Era Dabla
Scout Swanner
Christina Benson
Seth Rich
Andrew Godinich
Hilary Keller
Seymour
S.L. Mills
Shantih
Charles Martel
Sheldon Fielman
Janet and Bill Dobbs
Victoria Duncan
Rick Morstein
William and Laura McManus
Shana Potash
Gene Roberts
Simon and Major
Deborah Jeffrey
Spike
Judith Hecht
ON SALENOW
Stan
Jordan Konig
Sweet Pea aka Nurse Cat
Mary Jane Cox
Tabitha
Christine Kurtz
Tae “Birdman” Bennett
Kathryn von Rautenfeld
Teaghan
Stacy Neidoff
Tess
Mary Bird
Timmy
Tina Conway
Patrick and Rosalinda Raher
Vader
Jill Goebel
Vicki’s Dogs
Ursula Banzhaf
Virginia Honea
June Allen
William Wallace Hale
Keith Smith
Willie Stone Meinhard
Amy Jo Mazur-Liberman
Woodley
Jay Timmons
BENEFITING
THE
30th Annual
BARK
BALL
Masquerade
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington DC
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