No place to go Bringing the story home - Animal Humane Society
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ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE WINTER 2009/10<br />
ANIMALTRACKS<br />
<strong>No</strong> <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>go</strong><br />
<strong>Bringing</strong> <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>home</strong><br />
Inn <strong>go</strong>od company
The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is <strong>the</strong> leading<br />
animal welfare organization in <strong>the</strong> Upper<br />
Midwest dedicated <strong>to</strong> engaging and serving<br />
local and regional communities of people<br />
and animals. Our mission is <strong>to</strong> engage <strong>the</strong><br />
hearts, hands and minds of <strong>the</strong> community<br />
<strong>to</strong> serve more animals.<br />
Through comprehensive programs and<br />
services, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
provides resources that compassionately<br />
serve all <strong>the</strong> stages of an animal’s life.<br />
As a private non-profit organization, we<br />
receive no federal, state or <strong>go</strong>vernment<br />
funding and rely <strong>to</strong>tally on private donations,<br />
merchandise sales and adoption fees.<br />
ANIMALTRACKS<br />
WINTER 2009/10<br />
Circulation: 58,000<br />
Writers: Deb Balzer, Bridgette Bornstein<br />
and Tracie Jacobson<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Laurie Brickley<br />
Design: Mike Tincher, T DESIGN<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy: Cynthia Lapp, Shelly Mosman,<br />
Krista Erin Nelson,<br />
Laurie Schneider, Scott Streble<br />
and John Wagner<br />
on <strong>the</strong> cover<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong> by Krista Erin Nelson<br />
Trippy Grove was one of <strong>the</strong> first guests at<br />
<strong>No</strong>w Boarding near <strong>the</strong> Minneapolis/St. Paul<br />
Airport. An affiliate of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong>, <strong>No</strong>w Boarding is a premier pet<br />
boarding and doggy daycare facility that<br />
supports <strong>the</strong> programs of AHS.<br />
BUFFALO FACILITY<br />
4375 Hwy. 55 S.E.<br />
Buffalo, MN 55313-5236<br />
(763) 390-3647<br />
Pet adoption and surrender, memorial garden, microchip<br />
and nail clinics, pet loss services, youth programs<br />
COON RAPIDS FACILITY<br />
1411 Main St. N.W.<br />
Coon Rapids, MN 55448<br />
(763) 862-4030<br />
Pet adoption and surrender, dog training, microchip<br />
and nail clinics, pet loss services, shelter <strong>to</strong>urs, youth programs<br />
GOLDEN VALLEY FACILITY<br />
845 Meadow Ln. N.<br />
Golden Valley, MN 55422<br />
(763) 522-4325<br />
Pet adoption and surrender, dog playgroups, microchip<br />
and nail clinics, pet boarding, pet training, shelter <strong>to</strong>urs,<br />
wildlife rescue, youth programs<br />
ST. PAUL FACILITY<br />
1115 Beulah Ln.<br />
St. Paul, MN 55108<br />
(651) 645-7387<br />
Pet adoption and surrender, microchip and nail clinics,<br />
pet loss services, youth programs<br />
WOODBURY FACILITY<br />
9785 Hudson Rd.<br />
Woodbury, MN 55125<br />
(651) 730-6008<br />
Pet adoption and surrender, dog training, microchip<br />
and nail clinics, pet loss services, shelter <strong>to</strong>urs, youth programs<br />
NOW BOARDING<br />
6002 28th Ave. S.<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55450<br />
(612) 454-4850<br />
www.nowboardingpets.com<br />
Pet boarding, grooming and dog training<br />
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locations hours<br />
BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Nic Pifer – Chair<br />
Teresa Morrow – Vice Chair<br />
Jeff Ament – Treasurer<br />
Scott Aebischer<br />
Dr. Ed Clausman, DVM<br />
Barb Colombo<br />
Kerry D'Ama<strong>to</strong><br />
Lisa Goodman<br />
Dean Hedstrom<br />
Tom Hoch<br />
Don Jacobsen<br />
Sheila Kennedy<br />
James Lee<br />
Cyndi Lesher<br />
Murphy McKee<br />
Lia Melrose<br />
Dr. Ned Patterson, DVM<br />
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY<br />
Incoming <strong>Animal</strong>s: 10 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 6 p.m.<br />
Adoption Center: 12 p.m. <strong>to</strong> 8 p.m.<br />
SATURDAY<br />
Incoming <strong>Animal</strong>s and Adoption Center<br />
10 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 6 p.m.<br />
SUNDAY<br />
Incoming <strong>Animal</strong>s and Adoption Center<br />
11 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m.<br />
Closed December 24, 25<br />
and January 1, 18<br />
contact<br />
MAIN PHONE NUMBER<br />
(763) 522-4325<br />
WEBSITE<br />
www.animalhumanesociety.org<br />
Tours of our facilities are available <strong>to</strong><br />
students or o<strong>the</strong>r groups from first grade <strong>to</strong><br />
adult by appointment. Maximum group size<br />
is determined by location. Golden Valley also<br />
offers evening volunteer-led <strong>to</strong>urs on <strong>the</strong><br />
first and third Wednesday of <strong>the</strong> month<br />
by appointment.<br />
To schedule a <strong>to</strong>ur at any of our<br />
locations call <strong>the</strong> education<br />
department at (763) 489-2220.<br />
The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is a member of Pet Shelters<br />
Across America, a consortium of humane organizations<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> country that raise funds <strong>to</strong> care for<br />
animals in local shelters.<br />
The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is a founding member of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Minnesota Partnership for <strong>Animal</strong> Welfare (MnPAW)<br />
a coalition of animal welfare organizations in Minnesota<br />
committed <strong>to</strong> finding a <strong>home</strong> for every healthy and<br />
treatable companion animal in Minnesota.<br />
Wayne Popham<br />
Boyd Ratchye<br />
Damon Schramm<br />
Kristi Skordahl<br />
Carolyn Smith<br />
Stephanie Swanson<br />
Dr. Robert Washabau, VMD<br />
Janelle Dixon – CEO/President
a message from Janelle Dixon<br />
In this issue we contemplate what our community might<br />
look like should <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> cease <strong>to</strong> exist and<br />
not be available <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong> programs and services that<br />
have come <strong>to</strong> be trusted and expected by <strong>the</strong> communities<br />
we serve. When considering that scenario, one tends <strong>to</strong><br />
reflect on <strong>the</strong> way things work now.<br />
Really, <strong>the</strong>re are two parts <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> equation. One of <strong>the</strong>m<br />
is <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. The o<strong>the</strong>r is <strong>the</strong> community<br />
as a whole—those who support our work on behalf of animals<br />
and those who use our services, particularly <strong>the</strong> core services<br />
of taking in unwanted, <strong>home</strong>less and neglected animals,<br />
caring for <strong>the</strong>m and finding <strong>the</strong>m new <strong>home</strong>s.<br />
Our work is not done in a vacuum, nor can <strong>the</strong> problems we face in animal welfare be solved<br />
that way. The nearly 35,000 companion animals we take in each year come from people unwilling<br />
or unable <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> care for <strong>the</strong>ir animals. Close <strong>to</strong> 20,000 of <strong>the</strong>se animals find new<br />
<strong>home</strong>s because people in <strong>the</strong> community look <strong>to</strong> AHS when <strong>the</strong>y want a family pet.<br />
As is apparent in <strong>the</strong> numbers, <strong>the</strong>re is a disparity between <strong>the</strong> animals <strong>the</strong> community can no<br />
longer care for and those <strong>the</strong>y give a second chance by adopting through AHS.<br />
Did you know that only 18% of family pets come from humane societies or o<strong>the</strong>r animal<br />
welfare organizations? There are many options for people when <strong>the</strong>y are considering adding<br />
a companion animal <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir family—pet s<strong>to</strong>res, breeders, friends and <strong>the</strong> humane society.<br />
However, when an animal is dis<strong>place</strong>d <strong>the</strong>re are far fewer options and AHS is often at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>p of <strong>the</strong> list.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> foreseeable future <strong>the</strong>re will be many animals that need <strong>the</strong> services of AHS. The community<br />
will continue <strong>to</strong> rely on us <strong>to</strong> be <strong>the</strong>re for <strong>the</strong>m and <strong>the</strong> animals. In order <strong>to</strong> narrow this<br />
gap between <strong>the</strong> number of animals being surrendered and <strong>the</strong> number being <strong>place</strong>d, we ask<br />
<strong>the</strong> community <strong>to</strong> look <strong>to</strong> us when considering a family pet—and <strong>to</strong> consider giving more<br />
animals a second chance at a happy, healthy, life-long <strong>home</strong>.<br />
We provide <strong>the</strong> services we do because <strong>the</strong> community needs us and trusts us <strong>to</strong> do so. AHS,<br />
in return, relies on <strong>the</strong> understanding and support of <strong>the</strong> community <strong>to</strong> ensure that we can<br />
continue <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong>se much-needed services. Through this partnership, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r we can<br />
work on a solution <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> problem and positively impact more and more animals’ lives<br />
with each passing day, month and year.<br />
Thank you for your support and commitment <strong>to</strong> caring for animals in need.<br />
Janelle Dixon<br />
CEO/President<br />
contents<br />
2 Facility locations and hours<br />
3 A message from Janelle Dixon<br />
4 Petcetera<br />
6 <strong>Bringing</strong> <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>home</strong><br />
9 Snow Angels<br />
10 What if AHS did not exist<br />
20 Inn <strong>go</strong>od company<br />
22 Memorials, tributes<br />
and honorariums<br />
29 Ways you can help<br />
30 Calendar of events<br />
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petcetera<br />
Companion cats and feral cats<br />
Programs focused on feral cats are becoming more prevalent across <strong>the</strong> country. We at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong><br />
<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> have received inquiries about how our organization responds <strong>to</strong> feral cats.<br />
At AHS our focus is on companion animals—placing healthy companion cats in new <strong>home</strong>s. This past<br />
year, more than 21,000 cats came through our five facilities. Only 500 of <strong>the</strong>se cats were feral.<br />
Cats that come <strong>to</strong> us are ei<strong>the</strong>r strays or owner surrendered or feral. Strays are cats that have<br />
lived with individuals and families but have become lost and separated from <strong>the</strong>ir owners. Our<br />
objective is <strong>to</strong> reunite <strong>the</strong>m with <strong>the</strong>ir owners or find loving <strong>home</strong>s for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Feral cats are different—<strong>the</strong>y have lived in <strong>the</strong> wild with no shelter and have not known human care<br />
or contact. They are fearful, unsocialized and incapable of living in a <strong>home</strong> environment.<br />
When a cat comes through our doors at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>the</strong>y are evaluated <strong>to</strong> determine<br />
if <strong>the</strong>y are an owned, stray cat or a feral cat. Keeping feral cats in captivity causes immense<br />
suffering that will not subside with time—even with care, food and shelter. They are not <strong>place</strong>able<br />
as pets or prospects for adoption. In our experience, <strong>to</strong> kennel a feral cat any longer than absolutely<br />
necessary is cruel.<br />
According <strong>to</strong> Minnesota’s animal welfare statutes, when <strong>the</strong>re is a reasonable determination by a veterinarian<br />
that a feral cat is suffering and is beyond cure through reasonable care and rehabilitation,<br />
<strong>the</strong>n an animal may be relieved of its suffering by humanely euthanizing it. In <strong>the</strong>se cases, <strong>Animal</strong><br />
<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> follows <strong>the</strong> recommendation of its veterinarians and makes that humane choice.<br />
Our focus remains on companion animals. Each year, nearly 13,000 animals receive sterilization<br />
surgeries at our facilities prior <strong>to</strong> adoption. With <strong>the</strong> public’s help we are able <strong>to</strong> find <strong>home</strong>s for<br />
thousands of cats each year, but <strong>the</strong> reality is <strong>the</strong>re are still not enough <strong>home</strong>s for <strong>the</strong> healthy<br />
and socialized cats that are in our care.<br />
Our next effort is <strong>to</strong> find a way <strong>to</strong> offer affordable spay and neuter services <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public so that<br />
<strong>the</strong>y can have <strong>the</strong>ir cats sterilized and not contribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> overpopulation problem. Our desired<br />
outcome is fewer cats entering animal welfare organizations and greater proportion of surrendered<br />
cats being <strong>place</strong>d.<br />
While we share concerns for <strong>the</strong> feral cats in <strong>the</strong> community our organization must look at our core<br />
programs and where we can have <strong>the</strong> greatest impact on <strong>the</strong> most animals in <strong>the</strong> community. Longterm,<br />
we envision programming that assists feral cats. Presently, finding <strong>home</strong>s for companion animals<br />
and <strong>place</strong>ment of all healthy and treatable animals remains our number one priority.<br />
Reading is fun, reading <strong>to</strong> animals is even better<br />
Your child is sure <strong>to</strong> turn in<strong>to</strong> a bookworm in February! Join us on February 7 and 21 for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong><br />
Ambassadors Reading Fun (AARF) program. AARF invites children <strong>to</strong> come and read <strong>to</strong> a registered<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy animal at AHS. <strong>Animal</strong>s are <strong>the</strong> perfect reading partner—<strong>the</strong>y’re fun <strong>to</strong> be around and <strong>the</strong>y<br />
provide a non-judgmental<br />
environment for kids <strong>to</strong> improve<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir reading skills.<br />
Kids who read will receive a<br />
free book while supplies last.<br />
<strong>No</strong> registration is necessary.<br />
For more information please<br />
visit www.animalhumanesoc<br />
iety.org/animalambassadors<br />
or call (763) 489-2220.<br />
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Grant wishes for animals this<br />
holiday season<br />
Scratching posts and ping pong balls may not<br />
have made your holiday shopping list this year,<br />
but for animals awaiting a <strong>home</strong> at AHS,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y’re on <strong>the</strong>ir list.<br />
Wish trees are up at each of our five facilities<br />
and on <strong>the</strong>m you’ll find opportunities <strong>to</strong> purchase<br />
a Snow Angels animal sponsorship (see<br />
page 9), or items from cat <strong>to</strong>ys <strong>to</strong> dog leashes.<br />
Simply grab an ornament off <strong>the</strong> tree, buy <strong>the</strong><br />
requested item (many can be purchased right<br />
at AHS)and drop it back at <strong>the</strong> facility nearest<br />
you. Snow Angels are available in $25, $50<br />
and $100 increments and make great last<br />
minute gifts for <strong>the</strong> animal lover (or pet!)<br />
in your family.<br />
Presents for <strong>the</strong> pets in your life<br />
Where would we be without <strong>the</strong> animals in<br />
our lives? The bond we have with <strong>the</strong>m makes<br />
families whole and <strong>the</strong>ir antics<br />
bring countless hours<br />
of laughter <strong>to</strong> our lives.<br />
Consider <strong>the</strong> gifts you’ll<br />
give your pets this holiday<br />
season and turn <strong>to</strong><br />
AHS <strong>to</strong> make those<br />
purchases. Each of<br />
our facilities carries<br />
merchandise for<br />
sale from hamster<br />
wheels<br />
and treats <strong>to</strong><br />
dog food and<br />
Kongs. S<strong>to</strong>p by<br />
and do a little holiday<br />
shopping for your<br />
pet. S<strong>to</strong>res are open during<br />
regular Adoption Center<br />
hours. Proceeds from <strong>the</strong> sale of s<strong>to</strong>re items<br />
support <strong>the</strong> animals in our care.
petcetera<br />
Couples counseling for you<br />
and your pet<br />
We’re committed <strong>to</strong> keeping pets and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
owners <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r, especially in situations that<br />
can be resolved with a little guidance from<br />
knowledgeable AHS volunteers.<br />
If you’re in need<br />
of a little behavior help<br />
with your pet, leave a<br />
message on <strong>the</strong> AHS Behavior<br />
Helpline at (763)<br />
489-2202. Our speciallytrained<br />
volunteers will return your call and<br />
walk you through how <strong>to</strong> best handle your situation.<br />
And don’t forget about our online Pet<br />
Behavior Library located at www.animalhu<br />
manesociety.org/training/library. Take a<br />
moment <strong>to</strong> peruse <strong>the</strong> information available<br />
<strong>to</strong> you—many pet behavior problems can be<br />
solved by simply applying a few tried-andtrue<br />
methods.<br />
<strong>Bringing</strong> families back <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
At AHS, we’re here for you and your family<br />
through all <strong>the</strong> stages of your animal’s life.<br />
That is why we recently launched <strong>the</strong> AHS<br />
Lost & Found Online Bulletin Board at www.ani<br />
malhumanesociety.org/lostandfound. This one<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p resource allows you <strong>to</strong> post a pho<strong>to</strong> of<br />
your lost pet along with helpful information<br />
that will aid in bringing your pet <strong>home</strong> safely.<br />
This service also allows you <strong>to</strong> review <strong>the</strong><br />
found pets and stray animals sections <strong>to</strong> see<br />
if your pet has been found by ano<strong>the</strong>r family<br />
or is in our care.<br />
Finding a new pet just <strong>go</strong>t easier<br />
Interested in adopting a <strong>go</strong>lden retriever or maybe a kitten? Need a little bit more information on<br />
that rabbit you’re considering? Navigate through <strong>the</strong> adoption pages on <strong>the</strong> AHS website and you’ll<br />
see that it’s become easier <strong>to</strong> find a new pet for your family. Search options now include specific<br />
breeds and age groups and each adoption profile provides you information that will help you consider<br />
all options when choosing <strong>the</strong> best animal for your family. See how much easier it is <strong>to</strong> find a<br />
new pet on <strong>the</strong> AHS website at www.animalhumanesociety.org/adoption.<br />
Become an animal advocate<br />
Can you imagine your pet(s) not having enough<br />
food and water or a warm, safe <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> sleep?<br />
What if <strong>the</strong>y weren’t given <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
exercise or experience everyday interactions<br />
with humans? For many dogs and cats across<br />
<strong>the</strong> state of Minnesota those circumstances<br />
are <strong>the</strong> only ones <strong>the</strong>y know.<br />
In February, <strong>the</strong> Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill<br />
(Senate File 7/House File 253) will once again<br />
be heard by our state legisla<strong>to</strong>rs. This very<br />
important bill will give <strong>the</strong> MN Board of <strong>Animal</strong><br />
Health <strong>the</strong> authority <strong>to</strong> license breeders and<br />
hold <strong>the</strong>m accountable <strong>to</strong> comply with existing<br />
applicable animal care standards under federal<br />
and state laws and regulations. We need<br />
your help in getting <strong>the</strong> message out across<br />
<strong>the</strong> state about <strong>the</strong> importance of this bill. Join us in our efforts by becoming an AHS <strong>Animal</strong> Advocate<br />
at www.animalhumanesociety.org/animaladvocates or calling (763) 489-2251.<br />
Carnival for <strong>home</strong>less and neglected animals<br />
It’s amazing what kids can<br />
achieve when <strong>the</strong>ir ideas are<br />
sparked by <strong>the</strong> things that inspire<br />
<strong>the</strong>m. Eleven-year-old<br />
Riley Christianson, 12-yearold<br />
Maya Charan and 9-yearold<br />
Spencer Christianson say<br />
that <strong>the</strong> work <strong>the</strong>y do at an<br />
annual neighborhood carnival<br />
each year is because of <strong>the</strong><br />
work done at AHS. “We all love<br />
our pets and think it’s great<br />
that <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
is rescuing animals that<br />
don’t have a <strong>home</strong>… and we<br />
want <strong>to</strong> give back.”<br />
For four years, <strong>the</strong> trio has been putting on <strong>the</strong> Kellogg Carnival with friends from school and in<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir neighborhood in Edina, MN. Activities include a ring <strong>to</strong>ss, a soccer ball kick game, a Frisbee<br />
<strong>to</strong>ss and much more, extending from <strong>the</strong> front <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> back yard at <strong>the</strong> Christianson’s house.<br />
It was a record-breaking year for <strong>the</strong> kids. More people attended <strong>the</strong> event than in years past.<br />
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adopter profile: bringing <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>home</strong><br />
More than<br />
a <strong>to</strong>ken<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
affection<br />
By Tracie Jacobson<br />
As we move through life we pick up many <strong>to</strong>kens along <strong>the</strong> way. A 26year-old<br />
scar on your ring finger serving as a reminder that at one time<br />
you made <strong>the</strong> best mud pies in <strong>the</strong> neighborhood. The picture of you<br />
arriving safely on <strong>the</strong> ground after jumping out of an airplane at 13,000<br />
feet that gives you inspiration <strong>to</strong> face your fears every day. Your stepson<br />
who is living proof that you have more love <strong>to</strong> give beyond your own children.<br />
Your dog whose <strong>place</strong> in your life is <strong>the</strong> only validation you need<br />
<strong>to</strong> know for certain that some things are just meant <strong>to</strong> be.<br />
Many of <strong>the</strong> adoptions that take <strong>place</strong> at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
provide such deeper meaning <strong>to</strong> families. The coming <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r of <strong>the</strong><br />
family with <strong>the</strong>ir pet was not planned, it was happenstance or, at <strong>the</strong><br />
very least, not part of <strong>the</strong> intended plans. Co-workers Jessica Teigen<br />
and Josh Sundby of Token Media in Minneapolis are part of two such<br />
families.<br />
Every two weeks, Josh and Jessica visit AHS in Golden Valley <strong>to</strong> shoot<br />
video profiles of animals available for adoption for Comcast’s “Pet Adoptions<br />
On Demand.” Jessica is <strong>the</strong> producer and Josh is <strong>the</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>grapher.<br />
After meeting hundreds of dogs along <strong>the</strong> way, both met a dog <strong>the</strong>y<br />
couldn’t forget.<br />
Jessica and her husband Allen already have Savannah, a chocolate Lab,<br />
at <strong>home</strong> and thought if <strong>the</strong>y would ever get ano<strong>the</strong>r it would also be a<br />
chocolate Lab. But last December, Jessica was convinced by Deb Balzer,<br />
<strong>the</strong> host of AHS’s On Demand segments, <strong>to</strong> look at a group of Plott<br />
hound mix puppies just arriving on <strong>the</strong> adoption floor. One of <strong>the</strong>m immediately<br />
s<strong>to</strong>le her heart. “I picked up that little puppy and I just knew.<br />
It was love at first sight. It was <strong>the</strong> same feeling I <strong>go</strong>t when I tried on<br />
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Jessica and Allen with<br />
Savannah and Esa Rhone<br />
The Token Media staff with <strong>the</strong>ir pets
Shelly and Josh with Lucy and Odessa<br />
my wedding dress. The eyes just start welling up and you know it’s a<br />
<strong>go</strong>od fit,” Jessica said. She <strong>to</strong>ld her husband that <strong>the</strong> puppy was all she<br />
wanted for Christmas. Jessica had <strong>to</strong> work <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> day, so her<br />
husband went and picked up <strong>the</strong> dog. They named her Esa Rhone, and<br />
she’s become a precious addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir family.<br />
Much like Jessica, Josh wasn’t really looking for a new pet since he<br />
and his wife Shelly already have a Cocker spaniel and a cat. Back in<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, his pho<strong>to</strong>graphy assignment included a profile of Odessa, a<br />
gentle German shepherd/greyhound mix with a calm demeanor that<br />
captured Josh’s attention. Odessa was thin and her fur was falling out.<br />
At a friend’s house a few days later, Josh was compelled <strong>to</strong> pull up <strong>the</strong><br />
pho<strong>to</strong> on <strong>the</strong> AHS website <strong>to</strong> show his wife. While he was on ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
shoot over that weekend, his wife went <strong>to</strong> see Odessa and brought<br />
her <strong>home</strong>.<br />
Odessa has fit right in, and even seems <strong>to</strong> have revitalized Lucy, <strong>the</strong><br />
family’s 10-year-old dog. Lucy was a bit grumpy until this big, silly,<br />
active playmate brought more fun in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> house. At first, Odessa was<br />
a bit nervous but once she started taking training classes at AHS, she<br />
became much more confident and comfortable with her new owners.<br />
“The responsibility of having a big dog scared me a bit, but she’s made<br />
<strong>the</strong> whole experience such a joy and so rewarding,” Josh said. “It’s one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> most rewarding things I’ve done in my life, besides getting<br />
married.”<br />
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Shelly Mosman Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy Pho<strong>to</strong> by John Wagner<br />
Faces <strong>the</strong> media<br />
couldn’t resist<br />
Each Tuesday morning Fox 9 highlights<br />
an AHS pet live on <strong>the</strong> air and each Friday on WCCO’s <strong>No</strong>on Show, a<br />
lucky animal is brought <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> station <strong>to</strong> get his moment in <strong>the</strong> spotlight,<br />
all in hopes that one will get adopted. But, it’s not only <strong>the</strong><br />
viewers who fall in love with <strong>the</strong>se pets.<br />
Juli Jay is <strong>the</strong> traffic reporter for Fox 9’s<br />
Morning Show. On one Tuesday morning,<br />
Little Mocha, a scared Yorkshire terrier<br />
who had been abandoned in his <strong>home</strong>,<br />
was spotlighted as that day’s Pick of <strong>the</strong><br />
Litter. Moments after <strong>the</strong> segment finished,<br />
Juli, who had lost her dog just<br />
months before, was visibly affected. She<br />
had fallen instantly in love with this little Juli Jay and Little Mocha<br />
guy and <strong>the</strong> feelings were mutual. The<br />
next day, Mocha made ano<strong>the</strong>r appearance<br />
on Fox 9, but this time as <strong>the</strong> new<br />
traffic dog. He now accompanies Juli <strong>to</strong><br />
many AHS events.<br />
Fox 9’s Morning Feature Reporter M.A.<br />
Rosko is well-known as a dog lover and<br />
her beloved silver-dappled miniature<br />
dachshund, Münter, is often at her side.<br />
MA Rosko, Münter and Big Red<br />
But one Tuesday, a big wiggly Lab named<br />
Frankie made his way <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> studio for<br />
<strong>the</strong> morning segnment and by Wednesday<br />
was appropriately renamed Red by<br />
his new owner who was thrilled <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
<strong>the</strong> handsome dog <strong>home</strong>. “I love him<br />
dearly,” says M.A. who adopted Red just<br />
one year a<strong>go</strong>. “I can’t imagine life without<br />
my #1 man, Big Red.”<br />
Sonya Goins and Dejaynay<br />
Over at WCCO, Sonya Goins was producing <strong>the</strong> <strong>No</strong>on Show and went<br />
back <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Green Room <strong>to</strong> check in with her guests. The tiny black<br />
kitten bouncing around <strong>the</strong> room waiting for her close up made quite<br />
<strong>the</strong> impression. After <strong>the</strong> show, Sonya quickly found her way <strong>to</strong> AHS<br />
<strong>to</strong> adopt <strong>the</strong> fuzzy feline who now <strong>go</strong>es by Dejaynay. As Sonya says<br />
“I adopted her for my kids, but she is my baby.”<br />
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Meanwhile back at <strong>the</strong> Token Media office…<br />
Each time Josh left for <strong>the</strong> Comcast shoot at AHS, Matt Hunstad, a project<br />
manager at Token, would ask him <strong>to</strong> keep his eyes open for a young,<br />
female chocolate Lab mix. Last June, Josh came back with pho<strong>to</strong>s of<br />
Sophia. “He had a <strong>go</strong>od feeling about her and <strong>to</strong>ld me <strong>to</strong> get <strong>the</strong>re as<br />
soon as possible.”<br />
After work that day, Matt and his girlfriend, Niki, went <strong>to</strong> meet Sophia.<br />
“While <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r dogs were barking and crying, she just sat <strong>the</strong>re calmly<br />
with an inquisitive look on her face,” Matt says. “We <strong>to</strong>ok her outside <strong>to</strong><br />
play and loved her energy.” Immediately <strong>the</strong>y had a “she’s coming <strong>home</strong><br />
with us” feeling and <strong>to</strong>ok <strong>the</strong> card off her kennel and <strong>place</strong>d her on hold.<br />
Sophia went <strong>home</strong> with Matt and Niki <strong>the</strong> next day and <strong>the</strong>y have continued<br />
<strong>to</strong> fall for her. They’ve taught her all <strong>the</strong> basic commands from sit <strong>to</strong><br />
heel. They hope <strong>to</strong> adopt ano<strong>the</strong>r dog within <strong>the</strong> next year.<br />
Having a second animal in <strong>the</strong> <strong>home</strong> was what drove Mariah Heck, ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Token employee, <strong>to</strong> look at <strong>the</strong> AHS website—that and <strong>the</strong> fact<br />
that she’d already been on <strong>the</strong> website with Jessica and Josh as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
pointed out <strong>the</strong> pets <strong>the</strong>y met during <strong>the</strong> Comcast shoot. She wanted a<br />
companion for her Ne<strong>the</strong>rland dwarf rabbit, Esteban.<br />
“One afternoon I checked <strong>the</strong> site and found Frida, a pretty female<br />
bunny with a jet black coat and cute, <strong>go</strong>ofy antennae ears.”<br />
Mariah and her boyfriend, Louis, went <strong>to</strong> meet Frida and immediately<br />
set up a “bunny date” for her and Esteban with <strong>the</strong> help of AHS partner,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Minnesota Companion Rabbit <strong>Society</strong>. After two dates, Frida<br />
went <strong>home</strong> with <strong>the</strong> couple.<br />
<strong>No</strong>w it could be said that Frida is a <strong>to</strong>ken reminder of how anyone,<br />
even a bunny, can take <strong>the</strong> <strong>go</strong>od with <strong>the</strong> bad. She is a great companion<br />
for Esteban, but at <strong>the</strong> same time can be quite a handful for him. Mariah<br />
explains: “Frida is quite fond of… lettuce leaves she can steal from Esteban<br />
when he is not looking. She moves his <strong>to</strong>ys and just takes over. He<br />
doesn’t complain <strong>to</strong>o much, because if he did, Frida might sit on him<br />
for a little bit.”<br />
Tracie Jacobson is on staff at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. She lives<br />
in Minneapolis and is <strong>the</strong> proud owner of Moose <strong>the</strong> cat and Kate,<br />
a boxer mix adopted from AHS’s Coon Rapids facility.<br />
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Niki and Matt with Sophia<br />
Mariah and Louis with Frida and Esteban
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What if?<br />
A world without <strong>the</strong> A<br />
Peaches<br />
Dunbar Sunny<br />
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By Bridgette Bornstein<br />
Dunbar, a two-year-old cat, was alone and suffering when a young woman<br />
found him and brought him <strong>to</strong> Golden Valley. His right rear ankle had sustained<br />
damage and it was clear he needed medical treatment…<br />
A young Lab mix named Sunny needed a <strong>home</strong>. When he arrived at a<br />
Fergus Falls shelter, it was overcrowded and <strong>the</strong>re was no space for him…<br />
Peaches, a pit bull mix, was left <strong>to</strong> die in a kennel on <strong>the</strong> side of <strong>the</strong><br />
road in rural Washing<strong>to</strong>n County. When <strong>the</strong> local sheriff found her, she<br />
was covered with burn marks and it was clear she had tried <strong>to</strong> chew her<br />
way out of <strong>the</strong> kennel…<br />
Since 1878, AHS has been helping animals in Minnesota and <strong>the</strong> people<br />
who love <strong>the</strong>m. But what if AHS didn’t exist? The communities in which<br />
we live could be quite different. And what would happen <strong>to</strong> animals like<br />
Dunbar, Sunny and Peaches?
nimal <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
What if… AHS couldn’t help o<strong>the</strong>r shelters?<br />
Many animal shelters in Minnesota with limited space or resources rely<br />
on AHS for assistance. Organizations in Red Lake, Willmar, Fergus Falls<br />
and Brainerd are among <strong>the</strong>m. The relationship between AHS and Friends<br />
of <strong>Animal</strong>s in Cloquet is one of many partnerships—<strong>the</strong> shelter brings<br />
eight <strong>to</strong> 10 dogs and a few cats <strong>to</strong> AHS every o<strong>the</strong>r month. According <strong>to</strong><br />
Friends of <strong>Animal</strong>s Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Mike Licari this has been of great<br />
assistance in relieving <strong>the</strong> pressure on his organization. “We’re located in<br />
a rural area where many stray dogs come in<strong>to</strong> our shelter, filling us <strong>to</strong><br />
capacity. Often, <strong>the</strong>y’re full of porcupine spikes or have been sprayed by<br />
skunks or in fights. If we didn’t have AHS <strong>to</strong> transfer some of <strong>the</strong>se dogs<br />
<strong>to</strong>, I don’t know what we’d do.”<br />
Some groups in Minnesota just can’t handle <strong>the</strong> volume in <strong>the</strong>ir regions<br />
Helping ano<strong>the</strong>r rescue organization<br />
We work with groups in o<strong>the</strong>r states<br />
because <strong>the</strong>ir shelters are overcrowded<br />
with dogs and we have <strong>the</strong> capacity<br />
<strong>to</strong> help.<br />
and drive five hours or more <strong>to</strong> drop off animals at AHS, often bringing<br />
30 or more at a time. That could be a full capacity for a shelter in certain<br />
parts of <strong>the</strong> state.<br />
“Some of <strong>the</strong> shelters we partner with have very limited space,” said AHS<br />
Community Programs Coordina<strong>to</strong>r Jen Faehnrich. “For example, I talked <strong>to</strong><br />
one last week that has only five dog kennels. They had just taken in two<br />
more dogs and had no room for <strong>the</strong>m. If AHS didn’t exist, two of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
dogs would have had <strong>to</strong> be euthanized regardless<br />
of <strong>the</strong>ir adoptability.”<br />
It’s not just in Minnesota. AHS’s willingness <strong>to</strong> help<br />
now stretches across state lines. Frantic calls come<br />
from as far away as Oklahoma from desperate rescues<br />
needing room for animals on an emergency basis.<br />
“We work with groups in o<strong>the</strong>r states because <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
shelters are overcrowded with dogs and we have <strong>the</strong><br />
capacity <strong>to</strong> help here,” Jen said. “In Oklahoma, for example,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y tell me <strong>the</strong>y would have a 100 percent<br />
euthanasia rate if <strong>the</strong>y could not get <strong>the</strong> dogs <strong>to</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r rescues. <strong>No</strong>ne of <strong>the</strong> agencies <strong>the</strong>re can take<br />
<strong>the</strong>m. We’re basically <strong>the</strong> last chance for <strong>the</strong>se dogs.”<br />
The relationships in Oklahoma began with a very<br />
small local rescue contacting AHS. Word spread and<br />
now more and more groups in Oklahoma are contacting<br />
AHS with <strong>the</strong>ir requests for help. “We are really<br />
fortunate <strong>to</strong> be in <strong>the</strong> position <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> help so<br />
many animals and organizations,” said Jen.<br />
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What if? A world without <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
Even with <strong>the</strong> shelters open<br />
seven days a week, animals are still<br />
being left at our doorstep.<br />
A dog arrives at AHS<br />
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What if… AHS did not accept surrendered<br />
animals and offer adoptions?<br />
Last year, AHS received 34,752 domestic animals and 2,910 infant and<br />
injured wildlife. Nearly 1,000 of those animals were left in AHS’s afterhours<br />
drop off. “Even with <strong>the</strong> shelters open seven days a week, animals<br />
are still being left at our doorstep,” AHS Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Service<br />
Cindy Johnson said. “So imagine what <strong>the</strong> number of abandoned animals<br />
would be if we weren’t here? I think <strong>the</strong> biggest population that would<br />
suffer would be <strong>the</strong> stray animals because so much of what we do<br />
complements <strong>the</strong> local animal controls.”<br />
AHS’s five locations are open-admission facilities meaning that every<br />
animal surrendered is accepted regardless of age, health or temperament.<br />
Thousands of animals that o<strong>the</strong>rwise have no safe refuge have<br />
found one at AHS. “So many people adopt from AHS. If we weren’t here,<br />
I think we’d see a greater proliferation of backyard breeding and puppy<br />
mills,” said AHS CEO and President Janelle Dixon. “Imagine <strong>the</strong> greater<br />
number of stray animals running at large. What would neighborhoods<br />
and communities look like if <strong>the</strong>re were all <strong>the</strong>se animals needing a<br />
<strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>go</strong> and no one <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong>m?”<br />
Without a safe <strong>place</strong> like AHS, would animals be left in <strong>the</strong> streets or<br />
abandoned in <strong>the</strong> countryside? What would that look like in terms of<br />
numbers? As some AHS staff have hypo<strong>the</strong>sized, <strong>the</strong> seats of <strong>the</strong> Target<br />
Center could be filled almost twice over with animals that were neglected,<br />
<strong>home</strong>less, unwanted or abandoned—animals that would have normally<br />
come through AHS doors each year.<br />
Although AHS is not <strong>the</strong> only shelter in <strong>the</strong> Twin Cities, it does have <strong>the</strong><br />
ability <strong>to</strong> help more animals because of its resources and capacity. “Rescues<br />
and smaller organizations do a wonderful job, but <strong>the</strong>y’re often limited<br />
admission organizations and may lack <strong>the</strong> resources <strong>to</strong> handle a large<br />
volume of animals,” Cindy said.<br />
Some communities know first-hand what happens when <strong>the</strong>re isn’t an<br />
organization like AHS. “Recently we were involved in an unfortunate situation<br />
in sou<strong>the</strong>rn Minnesota,” said AHS Golden Valley Site Manager Bruce<br />
Kranig. “People were dropping off <strong>the</strong>ir animals <strong>to</strong> a man who lived in a
Some communities know first-hand<br />
what happens when <strong>the</strong>re isn’t an<br />
organization like AHS.<br />
shack because <strong>the</strong>y knew he would care for <strong>the</strong>m. But he had little <strong>to</strong><br />
no means <strong>to</strong> do so. He was giving <strong>the</strong>m what he could as far as water and<br />
food but <strong>the</strong> reality is that <strong>the</strong>y were living in filth and relied on <strong>the</strong> remains<br />
of o<strong>the</strong>r animals <strong>to</strong> survive. That’s what can happen when <strong>the</strong>re<br />
isn’t a local option.”<br />
AHS is also involved in disaster response, whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s providing pet<br />
boarding for fire victims in <strong>the</strong> Twin Cities or rescue services for pets affected<br />
by natural disasters such as Hurricane Ike and <strong>the</strong> Iowa floods in<br />
2008. “Many folks have become aware that animals are a really important<br />
part of our community and we can’t address human health needs without<br />
also addressing <strong>the</strong> needs of <strong>the</strong> animals that are part of those human<br />
lives,” said University of Minnesota Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Veterinary Social Services<br />
Jeannine Moga. “That is what <strong>the</strong> animal welfare professionals do, <strong>the</strong>y fill<br />
<strong>the</strong> gap. If <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> didn’t exist, we would really be missing<br />
a critical part of our public health team in our community.”<br />
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AHS’s impact on <strong>the</strong> community in 2008<br />
34,752 companion animals in need of care and assistance<br />
were received by AHS. An additional 2,910 injured<br />
and orphaned wildlife animals were treated.<br />
2,644 animals from overcrowded shelters around <strong>the</strong><br />
region were taken in by AHS.<br />
2,821 spay/neuter surgeries were performed by AHS’s<br />
two mobile surgical units for 25 animal welfare<br />
organizations without surgical facilities of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir own.<br />
22,207 animals were surrendered <strong>to</strong> AHS by owners who<br />
could no longer care for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
1,771 lost pets were reunited with <strong>the</strong>ir owners.<br />
22,783 animals received medical treatments(for illness<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r medical issues while at AHS).<br />
700 cases of animal cruelty and neglect throughout<br />
Minnesota were investigated by AHS’s two<br />
humane agents.<br />
12,390 spay and neuter surgeries were performed <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure that every dog, cat, puppy, kitten and rabbit<br />
was sterilized prior <strong>to</strong> adoption.<br />
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What if? A world without <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
What if… AHS didn’t have<br />
<strong>the</strong> loyal and generous support<br />
of donors like you?<br />
While much of this s<strong>to</strong>ry is focused on <strong>the</strong> impact that <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> has in our community, <strong>the</strong> real impact comes from <strong>the</strong><br />
tremendous and committed support of donors like you. We truly<br />
couldn’t do this work without you. Without you, AHS wouldn’t exist.<br />
Loyal donors have carried us through difficult times, have responded<br />
during periods of great need, and have supported us through constant<br />
change and growth. With your help, AHS has remained committed<br />
<strong>to</strong> an open admission philosophy where animals are accepted<br />
regardless of health, age, breed or temperament.<br />
Through your support of our work, you are sharing your love of animals<br />
and <strong>the</strong> joy of giving with o<strong>the</strong>rs. You have met <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />
thousands of animals who come <strong>to</strong> us looking for a safe refuge and<br />
new, loving <strong>home</strong>s. You have helped us expand our programs and<br />
services <strong>to</strong> include pet training, boarding and education. You have<br />
met <strong>the</strong> needs of animals requiring special medical attention. You<br />
have provided spay/neuter surgeries <strong>to</strong> help address <strong>the</strong> problem<br />
of pet overpopulation. You have supported AHS’s humane investigations<br />
work and helped rescue thousands of pets from cruelty<br />
situations and natural disasters.<br />
As a private non-profit organization, we receive no federal, state or<br />
<strong>go</strong>vernment funding and rely <strong>to</strong>tally on private donations, merchandise<br />
sales and adoption fees. But you may be surprised <strong>to</strong> know that<br />
adoption fees cover less than half of our costs. Approximately 60%<br />
of our budget comes from individual donors, our most important<br />
source of revenue. Every single gift makes a difference, regardless<br />
of its size.<br />
Thank you for sharing our vision of a more humane world for animals.<br />
Thank you for making AHS a priority in your charitable giving.<br />
You have demonstrated your commitment <strong>to</strong> helping animals in<br />
need. You have invested in something you believe in. Thanks <strong>to</strong> you,<br />
<strong>the</strong> animals won’t ever have <strong>to</strong> experience “What if… ”<br />
Janelle Dixon<br />
CEO/President<br />
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What if… animals couldn’t get <strong>the</strong> help <strong>the</strong>y need?<br />
A handful of local veterinary clinics donate some of <strong>the</strong> services available<br />
at AHS, such as dental cleanings and X-rays, so that strays and abandoned<br />
animals can get <strong>the</strong> care <strong>the</strong>y need right away. “We might have a stray animal<br />
that was hit by a car and if that pet isn’t claimed by its owner we can<br />
work with our vet partners who can help make sure <strong>the</strong> animal receives <strong>the</strong><br />
medical treatments it needs,” Jen said. “Our partnerships with breed rescue<br />
groups are also invaluable. When a dog has particular challenges and<br />
needs special care we can work with <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> make sure its needs are met.”<br />
On that same <strong>to</strong>ken, calls for assistance <strong>place</strong>d by AHS <strong>to</strong> smaller rescues<br />
are often met with a bittersweet response—<strong>the</strong> smaller rescue can’t take<br />
in any more animals because <strong>the</strong>y are also overwhelmed with <strong>the</strong> number<br />
of animals in <strong>the</strong>ir care.<br />
Minneapolis <strong>Animal</strong> Care and Control also relies on AHS when <strong>the</strong>y have<br />
<strong>to</strong>o many animals. “During <strong>the</strong> fall and winter months, AHS has been<br />
<strong>the</strong>re <strong>to</strong> help us—taking in large numbers of animals, especially cats,” said<br />
Marilyn Fisher of Minneapolis <strong>Animal</strong> Care and Control. “If it weren’t for<br />
AHS and o<strong>the</strong>r rescue organizations taking some of <strong>the</strong>se animals from<br />
us, <strong>the</strong>n most likely euthanization would be <strong>the</strong> outcome.”<br />
AHS also acts a central hub for people who have missing pets. The newlylaunched<br />
Lost and Found Online Bulletin Board is a valuable resource <strong>to</strong><br />
serve <strong>the</strong> Twin Cities. In 2008, AHS <strong>to</strong>ok thousands of lost pet reports<br />
and was able <strong>to</strong> reunite more than 1,700 animals with <strong>the</strong>ir families. If<br />
AHS didn’t exist, those happy reunions might not have happened.<br />
A dog on site at a cruelty investigation
AHS employs <strong>the</strong> only professional<br />
humane agents in Minnesota <strong>to</strong> enforce<br />
animal welfare statutes.<br />
What if… AHS wasn’t <strong>the</strong>re <strong>to</strong> protect<br />
neglected animals?<br />
AHS employs <strong>the</strong> only professional humane agents in Minnesota <strong>to</strong> enforce<br />
animal welfare statutes. <strong>Humane</strong> Agents Keith Streff and Wade<br />
Hanson log thousands of miles each year assessing reports of animal cruelty<br />
inflicted upon domestic and farm animals in Minnesota. Their services<br />
are in high demand by municipalities and law enforcement agencies<br />
with limited resources.<br />
If AHS did not exist, law enforcement would need <strong>to</strong> provide training<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir personnel for cases of animal cruelty, neglect, hoarding and<br />
<strong>to</strong>rture—training that would also need <strong>to</strong> include caring for animals in<br />
fragile and compromised emotional and physical states. “Without humane<br />
agents, <strong>the</strong> condition of animals in abuse cases could become more acute<br />
before <strong>the</strong> animals receive <strong>the</strong> help <strong>the</strong>y need,” said Keith Streff. “Many of<br />
those cases would never be investigated, those responsible would not be<br />
held accountable, and <strong>the</strong> animals would continue <strong>to</strong> suffer.”<br />
According <strong>to</strong> Wade Hanson, AHS is also a resource for people who become<br />
overwhelmed in caring for <strong>to</strong>o many pets. “Our role isn’t just about rescuing<br />
people’s animals. It’s also about educating <strong>the</strong>m on <strong>the</strong> proper care of animals<br />
or helping <strong>the</strong>m realize <strong>the</strong>y have more animals than <strong>the</strong>y can handle.”<br />
AHS in <strong>the</strong> classroom<br />
Continued on next page.<br />
AHS… from a<br />
nine-year-old’s<br />
perspective<br />
By Sasha El-Hai<br />
It all started when I met<br />
Indi<strong>go</strong>. I was looking out <strong>the</strong><br />
window when I saw something.<br />
It was a deep brown. It wandered around my yard for a minute and<br />
<strong>the</strong>n padded off. I <strong>to</strong>ld my mom, and we ran outside <strong>to</strong> see what was<br />
<strong>go</strong>ing on. It was a friendly chocolate lab that greeted us with a flick<br />
of his tail and a <strong>go</strong>b of slobber on my shirt.<br />
There were plenty of tags on his collar. In fact much <strong>to</strong>o many <strong>to</strong><br />
handle! They had telephone numbers of all different people: owners,<br />
humane societies. Everything. Finally we found what we wanted, a<br />
shiny silver tag that read: Indi<strong>go</strong>. After many tiring calls we found<br />
<strong>the</strong> address.<br />
If we hadn’t found Indi<strong>go</strong>’s <strong>home</strong> we would have brought him <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> where <strong>the</strong>y would help him find a <strong>home</strong> by<br />
letting people who want a pet dog be able <strong>to</strong> see and get <strong>to</strong> know<br />
him. He would have had a chance at a new <strong>home</strong>.<br />
Without <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>, would <strong>the</strong> streets have more<br />
stray animals? They help taking in stray animals, treating <strong>the</strong>m and<br />
putting <strong>the</strong>m up for adoption. Without AHS strays would wander <strong>the</strong><br />
streets where <strong>the</strong>y can get hurt or get sick.<br />
<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> also rescues animals from <strong>place</strong>s like puppy<br />
mills where helpless puppies are crammed in<strong>to</strong> cages. They are<br />
abused and fed poorly. Without <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> more<br />
puppies would be stranded at puppy mills.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r helpful deed AHS does is training dogs and preparing <strong>the</strong>m<br />
<strong>to</strong> be around people and o<strong>the</strong>r dogs. Pet s<strong>to</strong>res generally don’t do<br />
that. So, some animals might not be prepared <strong>to</strong> be around people<br />
without <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
They also rescue injured or orphaned wildlife but, without <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>, some might not make it. AHS gets <strong>the</strong>m<br />
healthy again so <strong>the</strong>y can return <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> wild.<br />
Kids that want <strong>to</strong> learn more about <strong>the</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> should <strong>go</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
Unleashed. It’s a summer camp that teaches children about animals<br />
and of course, AHS.<br />
Since AHS does all of <strong>the</strong>se helpful things <strong>to</strong> prepare our animals<br />
and rescue <strong>the</strong>m I highly suggest it as a <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> get a pet.<br />
Sasha El-Hai is a fourth grader at Kenwood Elementary in<br />
Minneapolis, Minn. She lives with her mom, dad, older sister<br />
and two beloved cats, Maisy and Pumkin. She hopes <strong>to</strong> be a<br />
professional writer someday.<br />
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What if? A world without <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
Continued from previous page.<br />
<strong>Animal</strong> welfare work also extends <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Capi<strong>to</strong>l where humane agents<br />
are critical in helping <strong>to</strong> create effective legislation <strong>to</strong> help protect animals.<br />
“They play a key role in <strong>the</strong> development of <strong>the</strong> legislation because<br />
<strong>the</strong>y would use it in practical application,” said Cindy.<br />
Education of children <strong>to</strong> prevent abuse <strong>to</strong> animals is an important part<br />
of AHS’s work. Research indicates that young people who are abusive <strong>to</strong><br />
animals are more likely <strong>to</strong> commit violent acts against people. AHS’s educational<br />
programs in <strong>the</strong> schools and at <strong>the</strong> shelters and partnerships in<br />
<strong>the</strong> community strive <strong>to</strong> address this link. As Tammy <strong>No</strong>ack, AHS education<br />
manager said, “We feel that teaching kids how <strong>to</strong> treat animals compassionately<br />
translates <strong>to</strong> teaching <strong>the</strong>m how <strong>to</strong> treat o<strong>the</strong>r people respectfully.”<br />
AHS recently developed an anti-dogfighting program for high school<br />
students <strong>to</strong> help <strong>the</strong>m better understand <strong>the</strong> impact of that type of<br />
animal abuse on <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
What if… all those animals weren’t<br />
spayed or neutered?<br />
The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> helps <strong>to</strong> reduce <strong>the</strong> animal overpopulation<br />
problem by spaying or neutering every cat, dog, kitten, puppy and rabbit<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> adoption. Last year alone it sterilized 12,390 animals in its care.<br />
Its mobile services unit (MSU) also provides low-cost sterilization <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
rescue groups in need of this critical service. Last year, <strong>the</strong> MSU performed<br />
an additional 2,821 spay/neuter surgeries. Imagine if all those<br />
animals were still able <strong>to</strong> reproduce. If AHS didn’t exist, 15,211 animals<br />
could still be producing litters, many of which would become <strong>home</strong>less<br />
and neglected animals.<br />
AHS also provides affordable euthanasia for pet owners who decide it’s<br />
time <strong>to</strong> say <strong>go</strong>odbye <strong>to</strong> a pet because of health or behavior issues or endof-life<br />
care. “It happens quite often that people wrestling with that decision<br />
simply cannot afford what <strong>the</strong> vet charges. So without affordable<br />
euthanasia, many pets would continue <strong>to</strong> suffer,” states Cindy.<br />
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If AHS didn‘t exist, 15,211 animals<br />
could still be producing litters, many of<br />
which would become <strong>home</strong>less and<br />
neglected animals
What about Dunbar, Sunny and Peaches?<br />
When Dunbar arrived at AHS, veterinary services staff immediately<br />
started him on pain medication and antibiotics while waiting for his<br />
owners <strong>to</strong> find him. When <strong>the</strong>y didn’t arrive, radiographs were taken of<br />
Dunbar’s leg <strong>to</strong> see if it could be saved. Unfortunately, <strong>the</strong> damage was<br />
beyond repair and <strong>the</strong> leg had <strong>to</strong> be amputated. <strong>No</strong>w fully recovered, save<br />
for a few more rounds of antibiotics, Dunbar has already found a new<br />
<strong>home</strong>. He’ll never again lack shelter or human companionship.<br />
Sunny <strong>the</strong> Lab has <strong>go</strong>ne beyond being man’s best friend—he’s now <strong>the</strong><br />
companion and <strong>the</strong>rapy dog of two autistic siblings, Ellie and Ben. The<br />
children’s parents, Kiersten and Matt, visited AHS in hopes of finding a<br />
dog <strong>the</strong>y could train <strong>to</strong> be a <strong>the</strong>rapy pet for <strong>the</strong>ir family. They met Sunny<br />
and loved his disposition. Since his adoption he has <strong>go</strong>ne through several<br />
months of intensive training and is quickly proving <strong>to</strong> be everything his<br />
new family needs and more.<br />
The evening Peaches was found she was cared for by a local animal<br />
control officer who became involved in her case. The officer brought her<br />
<strong>to</strong> AHS <strong>the</strong> following day where she received medical treatment for her<br />
wounds and was given time <strong>to</strong> heal. After just a few short days in our<br />
adoption center, Peaches found her forever <strong>home</strong>, one where she’ll<br />
never be hurt again.<br />
All of <strong>the</strong>se animals share one thing in common—<strong>the</strong>ir s<strong>to</strong>ries would be<br />
quite different if <strong>the</strong>re had not been a <strong>place</strong> for <strong>the</strong>m. They are <strong>the</strong> lucky<br />
ones <strong>to</strong> have found a safe <strong>place</strong> and a second chance because of AHS.<br />
<strong>Animal</strong>s give us so much and ask for so little. They enrich our lives and<br />
make our families whole. Where would we be without <strong>the</strong> animals in our<br />
lives? Where would <strong>the</strong>y be without us? What about those yet <strong>to</strong><br />
be helped?<br />
Dunbar<br />
Sunny with Ben Peaches<br />
Bridgette Bornstein is a Minneapolis-based writer with two cats:<br />
a bossy Himalayan named Buddy and a shy purebred Persian named<br />
Ollie. Both are rescue animals.<br />
To learn more about Sunny watch <strong>the</strong><br />
inspiring video online at<br />
www.animalhumanesociety.org/ATWinter09<br />
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AHS pet boarding<br />
Inn Good Company<br />
By Deb Balzer<br />
When you bring your pets <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s Golden Valley<br />
boarding facility, you can trust <strong>the</strong>y are in <strong>go</strong>od company, surrounded by<br />
people who truly love animals and love <strong>the</strong> work <strong>the</strong>y do.<br />
Laurie Fosler, who has been with AHS for 27 years, was <strong>the</strong>re when <strong>the</strong><br />
boarding facility opened its doors on <strong>No</strong>vember 1, 2001. From day one<br />
and now as manager of <strong>the</strong> facility, she has been getting <strong>to</strong> know each<br />
of <strong>the</strong> animals and <strong>the</strong>ir owners.<br />
“When you take care of someone’s pet, you are taking care of a family<br />
member,” says Laurie as she <strong>go</strong>es through a pho<strong>to</strong> album of past and<br />
current clients. “We take pride in caring for <strong>the</strong> animals, whe<strong>the</strong>r it is<br />
walking a dog or brushing a cat, we do everything we can <strong>to</strong> make <strong>the</strong><br />
pet’s experience here a positive one.”<br />
“Our staff is very caring and attentive,” adds Laurie who is quick <strong>to</strong><br />
point out that it is a team effort at AHS. “We are able <strong>to</strong> care for special<br />
needs animals—we provide medication and assist older animals in<br />
getting around. In fact, we are able <strong>to</strong> accommodate nearly any<br />
companion animal.”<br />
On a recent Friday morning, Lexie, Edie and Mickey were all lined up<br />
with <strong>the</strong>ir people ready <strong>to</strong> be checked in for a weekend getaway.<br />
Barb Lindberg has been bringing her beautiful <strong>go</strong>lden retriever, Lexie,<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Golden Valley facility for five years. “Lexie loves coming here and<br />
knows exactly where <strong>the</strong> treats are kept.” As Barb signed in, Lexie sat<br />
patiently waiting for affectionate pets and treats, and she promptly<br />
received <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
“Everybody loves<br />
Mickey here and it is<br />
<strong>the</strong> first boarding<br />
facility where he<br />
seemed content.”<br />
– Latasha Watkins, Golden Valley Boarding cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
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Above: Carolyn and<br />
Joel Mueller with Edie<br />
during her first visit <strong>to</strong><br />
Golden Valley Boarding.<br />
Right: Lexie gives her<br />
owner, Barb Lindberg,<br />
one last <strong>go</strong>odbye<br />
before her stay.
Latasha Watkins has been bringing Mickey <strong>to</strong> AHS for two years.<br />
For Carolyne and Joel Mueller, bringing <strong>the</strong>ir little<br />
affenpinscher, Edie, <strong>to</strong> board with AHS was a brand<br />
new experience but one which came easily. “We<br />
adopted little Edie in January and knew since she came<br />
from AHS, boarding her here would have <strong>to</strong> be <strong>go</strong>od.”<br />
And being <strong>go</strong>od is exactly why Latasha Watkins has<br />
been bringing her dog, Mickey, <strong>to</strong> board with AHS for<br />
two years. “I like <strong>the</strong> standard of care. Everybody<br />
loves Mickey here and it is <strong>the</strong> first boarding facility<br />
where he seemed content. That sealed <strong>the</strong> deal.” As<br />
Latasha <strong>go</strong>t ready <strong>to</strong> head out, she turned <strong>to</strong> add,<br />
“He’s in <strong>go</strong>od hands here.”<br />
But boarding is not just for dogs. Cat, birds, rabbits,<br />
gerbils, hamsters, rats, and even pet chickens and<br />
bearded dra<strong>go</strong>ns are welcome. One of <strong>the</strong> staff<br />
favorites is Doug, an animated and beautiful sun<br />
conure that frequents <strong>the</strong> facility.<br />
The AHS Golden Valley boarding facility is open<br />
seven days a week. Call (763) 489-2222 for more<br />
information.<br />
Deb Balzer is on staff at <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. She has two dogs,<br />
rottweiler mix Abacus and shepherd mix Nikki, and two cats, Alex and<br />
Chloe. Three of <strong>the</strong> four were adopted from <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
Watch a video of <strong>the</strong> bird Doug enjoying his time<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Golden Valley boarding facility at<br />
www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/petboarding.<br />
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memorials and honorariums<br />
We are grateful <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> community for your generous support of <strong>the</strong> animals through memorial and tribute gifts and have been pleased <strong>to</strong> acknowledge <strong>the</strong>se gifts in this<br />
magazine. We are committed <strong>to</strong> providing quality content with information about our programs and services and want <strong>to</strong> ensure that your donations are directly supporting<br />
<strong>the</strong> animals in our care. We sincerely appreciate every gift made in honor or memory of a loved one or pet, however, starting in 2010 only pet memorials of $100 or more will<br />
be listed in this publication. All memorial and tribute gifts will be acknowledged on our website at www.animalhumanesociety.org and will be updated monthly. Thank you.<br />
IN MEMORY OF A PET…<br />
Remembered by…<br />
ABBI<br />
Phyllis and Floyd Dahl,<br />
Kathryn Dahl and Murphy<br />
AGRIPPA<br />
Annie Chase<br />
ALEX<br />
Michael Garrett<br />
ALEXIS<br />
Renee McCarthy<br />
ANN CROWLEY<br />
Sandra and Stephen Vincent<br />
ANNIE<br />
Vonny Schmidt<br />
Austin<br />
ATHENA<br />
Timothy and Lisa Dolan<br />
AUSTIN<br />
Merridy A. Shanks<br />
BABA<br />
Susan and Gary Purkat<br />
BABY<br />
Wendy Sievert<br />
BAILEY<br />
Brenda Koehnen and<br />
Eric Anderson<br />
BANDIT, TIGGER & TOSH<br />
William and Elizabeth Frank<br />
BARNEY<br />
Christa Schroeder-Korte<br />
BAXTER<br />
Abby and Bruce Johnson<br />
BJORN TANGEN<br />
Tara Bor<strong>to</strong>n<br />
BLACKEY<br />
Lori Lindell<br />
BOGART & OTIS<br />
Gretchen Arf<br />
BOSCO<br />
Jon Sundal<br />
BRUNO<br />
Eric and Lois Hansen<br />
BRUTUS<br />
Lori and Michael Herman<br />
BUCCA<br />
Heidi McCluskey<br />
BUCHI<br />
Joyce and Ronald Beauchane<br />
BUD & MAX<br />
Georgia and James Christiansen<br />
BUMPER<br />
Irene Weaver<br />
CALVIN<br />
Steven Loeding<br />
CAPPY<br />
Jill Tarant<br />
CASEY<br />
David and Meridith Litsey<br />
CASEY<br />
Jan Rivers<br />
CAT<br />
Andrei Sobolev<br />
CHLOE<br />
Barbara O'Sullivan<br />
CHOPPIE<br />
Makenzie Johnson<br />
CLAUS<br />
Toni Howard<br />
CLEO & TEDDY<br />
Mark Snyder<br />
CODY<br />
Lea Ann Kinnard and Allen Valek<br />
CODY<br />
Mary Gail Meyer<br />
DAISY<br />
Jessa Olstad<br />
DAZER<br />
Lois <strong>No</strong>rstad<br />
DEUCEY<br />
Debra K. Lyneis<br />
DIAMOND<br />
Leslie Dodd Cox and Charles Cox<br />
ELLY MAE<br />
Julie and Chuck Watkin<br />
EMI<br />
Teri, Anne, Kirtie, Jenny<br />
EMMA<br />
Margaret and John Tackman<br />
EMMA<br />
Mary Von Ruden<br />
FELIX, PUNKY, MITZY & SUSU<br />
Shirley Schaller<br />
FLICKA<br />
Laura Anderson<br />
FRED<br />
Lynne Kasper<br />
FREEDA<br />
Frances We<strong>the</strong>rall<br />
GIZMO<br />
Pamela and Richard Cunningham<br />
GIZMO & DEEDE<br />
Clarence and Mary Birkhauser<br />
GOOFUS, KATIE, KITTY<br />
& MUTTLEY<br />
Sico America Inc.<br />
GRETCHEN<br />
Jack Stein<br />
GUS<br />
C. Lynne Fundingsland<br />
HANNAH<br />
Christine S. Olsen<br />
HAWK<br />
Kay and Gary Rasmusson<br />
HEDY<br />
Harry and Jeanne Gallaher<br />
HEIDI & ANDY<br />
Mary and Robert Stacke<br />
HENRY<br />
Kathleen Clock<br />
HOGAN<br />
Carol Meyer<br />
IZZY<br />
Hospital Operating Room<br />
JAKE<br />
Lawrence Kalal<br />
JAMAICA<br />
John Hesterberg<br />
and Gena Berglund<br />
JESSE<br />
Susan Smith<br />
JESSIE<br />
Lynn Monroe<br />
JESSIE<br />
Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm<br />
JOE<br />
John and Barbara Probst<br />
JOEY<br />
Gary Glunz<br />
KINDER<br />
Elizabeth Dussol<br />
KITTY, NIKKI & LISA<br />
Donna and John Smoluch<br />
KOKO<br />
Patricia Scholen<br />
LINDA & GARY HAUGEN<br />
Kristin and James Rohde<br />
LITTLE WILLIE<br />
Randee Arfmann<br />
LOUIE<br />
Patricia and John Beithon<br />
LUCKY<br />
Marilyn Miller<br />
LUCY<br />
Jessica Pallansch<br />
LUKE & DAKOTA<br />
Mikka, Ella, Zach Schacherer<br />
MAGGIE<br />
Mike and Lori Herman<br />
MAX<br />
Jean Falkavage<br />
MAXINE<br />
Glenn Davis and Jill Weiss<br />
MAXINE<br />
Neal Peterson and<br />
Deanna Thompson<br />
Bruno<br />
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MAXINE<br />
Seth Welna<br />
MAXINE<br />
Shridhar Suvarna<br />
MIKE<br />
Linda Kraf<strong>the</strong>fer<br />
MIMI<br />
Samantha Lukmann<br />
MINNIE<br />
Patricia and Gene Hetland<br />
MUFFET<br />
Elizabeth Kelley<br />
MUFFIN<br />
Karen Ghris<strong>to</strong>pherson<br />
MY BIRDS<br />
Resa Johnson<br />
OLIVER<br />
Heidi McCluskey<br />
OTIS<br />
Linda Raasch<br />
OWN DOG<br />
Peggy and James Doran<br />
PARKER<br />
Becky Pohlad<br />
PEARL<br />
Susan Terry and Barb Gacek<br />
PHAEDRA<br />
Annie Chase<br />
PHOEBE<br />
Margret and Larry Olson<br />
PRINCESS<br />
Frank and Helen Miller<br />
PUMPKIN & TULIP<br />
Leslie Steinman<br />
PURRSNICKITTY<br />
Pierre Dussol<br />
R'SHEA<br />
Arlene J. Mulleady<br />
SADIE<br />
Mark and Lisa Hayek<br />
SADIE<br />
Sightline Partners, LLC<br />
SASHA<br />
Marilyn Miller<br />
SASHA & SAMANTHA<br />
Cleome Hennessy<br />
SASSY<br />
Peter Sanders<br />
SCHNOOPY<br />
Gloria and Glenn Gaster<br />
SCOUTY<br />
Dennis and Kathy Bealka<br />
SHADOW, BARNEY, ALLIE,<br />
ARIEL & MADDIE<br />
Elke and Kent Knopp-Schwyn<br />
SHELBY<br />
Jan Marschke<br />
SHEP<br />
Ursula Nelson<br />
SHOOTER<br />
Sheila Kennedy<br />
May 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009<br />
SIERRA<br />
Tanya Ferguson-Niles<br />
SIMBA<br />
Kirby and Lily Koch<br />
SNICKERS<br />
Douglas Dudgeon<br />
SOPHIA<br />
Linda Lockrem Moe<br />
SOPHIE<br />
Laurie, Marx, Lucky, and Zuzu<br />
SPOOKY, RASCAL & BEN<br />
Barbara Armstrong<br />
SQUASH<br />
Dean Koener<br />
SUGAR FACE<br />
Donaleen M. Nickerson<br />
SYDNEY<br />
Nancy Brydle<br />
TASHA<br />
Caroline and Edward Strugala<br />
TEDDY<br />
Judy and Gary Fadden<br />
THOR<br />
Denise Latimer<br />
TIGER<br />
Mary Welfling<br />
TILLY<br />
Vivian and Lewis McGonagle<br />
TINA<br />
Marian Mitchell and<br />
Sandra Kampen<br />
TIPPY<br />
Ronald Bendixen and<br />
Warren Emmons<br />
TOM KAT<br />
Gustave and Julia Virkus<br />
TOONES<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria and Gre<strong>go</strong>ry Schimke<br />
TREVIE, GRINDL, MICKI & RIPPY<br />
Joe Brabec<br />
TUCKER<br />
Betsy and Craig Davies<br />
TUCKER AND BOOTS<br />
Betty and John Rystad<br />
WHITEY, DEUCE, KANSAS<br />
& CARLOS<br />
Lucille Rinehart<br />
WILLOW<br />
Jodi Spoden<br />
WYATT<br />
Shannon Mavis<br />
YAEGER<br />
Lori Herman<br />
YASHI<br />
Gail and Chris Fre<strong>the</strong>m<br />
ZEUS<br />
Steven Froeschl and Ron Dahlin<br />
BLUE CROSS ANIMAL<br />
HOSPITAL WOULD<br />
LIKE TO HONOR THE<br />
MEMORY OF:<br />
MACGYVER<br />
Kathleen Garry<br />
OSCAR<br />
Margaret S<strong>to</strong>ll<br />
HOPKINS PET HOSPITAL<br />
WOULD LIKE TO HONOR<br />
THE MEMORY OF:<br />
Owned and Loved by…<br />
0-2<br />
Paul Walker<br />
A.J.<br />
Megan Vertin<br />
ABBEY<br />
Greg and Diana Staber<br />
ABBY<br />
Doris Johnson<br />
ANNABELLE<br />
Natasha Georgia<br />
BABS<br />
Sharon Austin<br />
BASIL<br />
Barb Dore<br />
BEAR<br />
David Schulze<br />
BELLA<br />
Lisa Thompson<br />
BELLE<br />
Frank Kurth<br />
BOSCO<br />
Marti Steider<br />
BUCK<br />
Kelly Hedlund<br />
BUNNY<br />
Jane Stene<br />
CASEY<br />
AJ Peterson<br />
CASS<br />
Chuck Dvorak<br />
CHEETO<br />
Amy Hill<br />
CHELSEA<br />
Jacky Cox<br />
CHESKA<br />
F.C. Baggeroer<br />
COCO<br />
Bart and Kelly Hunt<br />
CODY<br />
Nancy Borland<br />
FIONA<br />
Leslie Osborn<br />
GENERAL<br />
Nelva Allen<br />
GRADY<br />
Mike and Heidi Tuttle<br />
HALEE<br />
Louise Hill<br />
HANNAH<br />
Michael DePass<br />
HARVEY<br />
Jim and Carol Eubanks<br />
HAWKEYE<br />
Tim Young<br />
HEINZ<br />
Ken Essig<br />
HONEY<br />
Mary and Randy Wi<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
JALO<br />
Susan Saloka<br />
JAZZ<br />
Glenn Necklen<br />
JOEY<br />
Dan and Laurie Jansen<br />
KIKI<br />
Walter Klemm<br />
KIKI<br />
Siri Rustad<br />
KIRA<br />
Liz and Aaron Gronert<br />
KIRBY<br />
Ilene Goldberg<br />
LACEY<br />
Ron Erhardt<br />
LADY<br />
Darcy Spong<br />
LIL' BUTTON<br />
Mark Warner<br />
LILLY<br />
Beth Chou Kalas
LILY<br />
Karen Boros<br />
LIZ<br />
Jeanne Stafford<br />
LOKI<br />
Bonnie and Russ Ramsay<br />
LUCY<br />
Jennifer Lick<br />
LUNA<br />
Cassie Smart<br />
MAGGIE<br />
Robbie Collins<br />
MANDY<br />
Chuck Sanders<br />
MATTIE<br />
Tryg Overland<br />
MAX<br />
Chad and Judy Lilegren<br />
MAX<br />
Sally Anderson<br />
MAX<br />
William Mozey<br />
MCKENZIE<br />
Pat Holmes<br />
MIDNIGHT<br />
Tom Holzer<br />
MINNIE<br />
Evelyn Nelson<br />
MOCHA<br />
Betty King<br />
MOLLY<br />
Bridgett Swenson<br />
MORRIS<br />
Ernest Wokson<br />
MURRAY<br />
David Kelzer<br />
PEPPER<br />
Brian Kopp<br />
PRINCESS<br />
Nancy Pascoe<br />
PUCK<br />
Mark Keating<br />
ROGUE<br />
Diana Johnson<br />
ROMEO<br />
Mike and Karen Utt<br />
ROSIE<br />
Dirk Beehthold<br />
RUSTY<br />
Barb and Glenn Perkins<br />
SADIE DIOR<br />
Ray Kmetz<br />
SAMANTHA<br />
Keith Larson<br />
SAMMY ROSS<br />
Willard Swerdlick<br />
SUKI<br />
Quin<strong>to</strong>n Anderson<br />
T.J.<br />
Delorer Thaemert<br />
TEDDY<br />
Nancy Tarbox<br />
TIGGER<br />
Robin Carpenter<br />
TOBY<br />
Robert Hagen<br />
TOBY<br />
Micki Lee<br />
WHIMSEY<br />
Janet Hebrink<br />
WILLIE<br />
Jonathan Fogel<br />
WINNIE<br />
Pat Blanch<br />
METROPOLITAN<br />
VETERINARY REFERRAL<br />
SERVICES WOULD LIKE TO<br />
HONOR THE MEMORY OF:<br />
ALLIE<br />
Barbara and Thomas Eitel<br />
AVA<br />
Debra Sholl<br />
BANDIT<br />
Kristin and B. Brakeman<br />
BARKELY<br />
Richard Chalfen<br />
BOGIE<br />
John Anderson<br />
BONNIE<br />
Mark and Valerie Eckstein<br />
BUCA<br />
Cindi and Ben Masur<br />
COLBY<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w and Colleen Regan<br />
DAISY<br />
Andrew and Alice Schmitz<br />
DAKOTA<br />
Becky and Dave Malinak<br />
DAKOTA<br />
Robert and Angie Bomier<br />
HAUS<br />
Pam and Mike Roberts<br />
JACK<br />
Elaine Anderson<br />
JACK<br />
Peter and Kristin Taun<strong>to</strong>n<br />
KIRBY<br />
Nancy and Don Trosvig<br />
LOUIE<br />
Susan Leslie<br />
MILO<br />
Mary McCue<br />
MONTE<br />
Kristine and Daryl Serbus<br />
MOOGLE<br />
Carolyn and Benjamin Pogatshnik<br />
MORGAN<br />
Nancy Aronson<br />
OTIS<br />
Audra and Jason Clark<br />
PEGGY<br />
Kathleen and Joe Zwack<br />
PEPPER<br />
Mariyn and Mark Groenke<br />
TOBY<br />
Gail and Joe Teynor<br />
SOUTHDALE PET<br />
HOSPITAL WOULD<br />
LIKE TO HONOR THE<br />
MEMORY OF:<br />
ABBY<br />
Richardson Family<br />
ABBY<br />
Blunt Family<br />
ANGUS<br />
Kelly Family<br />
ARCHIE<br />
Owen Family<br />
BABA<br />
Thomas Family<br />
BART<br />
Martin Family<br />
BELLA<br />
Clin<strong>to</strong>n Family<br />
BLANCA<br />
Susan Stiles and Jeff Robins<br />
BOOTIES<br />
Dickey Family<br />
BUSTER<br />
Hoch Family<br />
CHUCKIE<br />
Squires Family<br />
CINNAMON<br />
Kathie Paris<br />
CORKEY<br />
Judy Morgan<br />
CULPEPPER<br />
Wende Dewing<br />
DEUCE<br />
Renee Rhodes<br />
EBONY<br />
Grace Transfeldt<br />
FRECKLES<br />
Braun Family<br />
GENIGEM<br />
Dr. Thomas Alexander<br />
HOBSON<br />
Helgen Family<br />
JAKE<br />
Nancy Jarrett<br />
JAKE<br />
Scott Anderson<br />
JESSIE<br />
Helen Honmyhr<br />
KALI<br />
Sue Allen<br />
KARMA<br />
Brzezinski Family<br />
MAC<br />
Kathie Hennessy<br />
MIKEY<br />
Brockman Family<br />
MISSY<br />
Lang Family<br />
MOLLY<br />
Thayer Family<br />
MORGAN<br />
Jane Anderson<br />
NAN<br />
Edina Park Department<br />
NESSIE<br />
Johnson Family<br />
OLIVIA<br />
Margaret Baine<br />
PHOEBE<br />
Marie Langenfeld<br />
PHOEBE<br />
Cohen Family<br />
PUMPKIN<br />
Houle Family<br />
ROSSI<br />
Williamson Family<br />
SASHA<br />
Karen Connors<br />
SCAMP<br />
Weiman Family<br />
SCHATZIE<br />
Fishman Family<br />
SCOUT<br />
Falldin Family<br />
SHERWOOD<br />
Shellberg Family<br />
SIMON<br />
Motch Family<br />
TESSA<br />
Harms Family<br />
WALLY<br />
David Nussbaum<br />
WILBUR<br />
Caster Family<br />
WINNIE<br />
Downey Family<br />
WOODY<br />
Wilkins Family<br />
WYATT<br />
Kunert Family<br />
WHITE BEAR ANIMAL<br />
HOSPITAL & OTTER LAKE<br />
ANIMAL CARE CENTER<br />
WOULD LIKE TO HONOR<br />
THE MEMORY OF:<br />
Owned and Loved by…<br />
ABBY<br />
Christy and Todd Anderson<br />
ARCHIE<br />
Jo Petersen<br />
Eli<br />
Your Generosity Makes It All Possible – Thank you!<br />
Claus<br />
ASPEN<br />
Patty and Richard Bearer<br />
BABO<br />
Jacquelyn Thompson<br />
BAILEY<br />
Kristen Chelberg<br />
BANDIT<br />
Krista and Richard Leary<br />
BEAR<br />
Debbie and Kent Porterfield<br />
BLUE<br />
Paige Wallin-Lemke<br />
BUDDY<br />
Mary Wandera<br />
BUSTER<br />
Tom Cardinal<br />
CASEY<br />
Barb Leszinski<br />
CASSIE<br />
Tim and Michelle Kletti<br />
CHASKA<br />
Dennis Sanftner<br />
CHIEF<br />
Karyn Koehler<br />
CHLOE<br />
Julie Kimker<br />
CINDER<br />
Steve Hawkinson<br />
COCO<br />
Jackie Wells<br />
CODY<br />
Dean and Cynthia Blank<br />
CODY<br />
Robert and Renee Lange<br />
CONRAD<br />
Barbara Allan<br />
COOKIE<br />
Carole and Rolf Overlie<br />
CYRANO<br />
Lisa Chevalier<br />
DANDY<br />
Ann Koves<br />
DECOY<br />
Brad Grove<br />
DOLLY<br />
JoAnne Owens<br />
ELKE<br />
Michael Bieter<br />
FRISKY<br />
Leah Suchy<br />
GEORGE W. BUSH<br />
Laura and Robert Culp<br />
GINGER<br />
Kathy Forsberg<br />
GINGER<br />
Tom Albers<br />
GISELLE<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>r Karls<br />
GOMEZ<br />
Liz Pitts<br />
GRACIE<br />
Brent and Maisha Rusco<br />
HUGO<br />
Judy Myers<br />
INDY<br />
Sherri Lichty<br />
JAKE<br />
Stanley Cernohous<br />
JASMINE<br />
Diane Frost<br />
KALI<br />
Carol Wenzel<br />
KEISHA<br />
Shirley Marcotte<br />
KIRBY<br />
Shelley Taylor<br />
KITTY<br />
Diane Bruns<br />
KRAMMER<br />
Ty and Molly Bergren<br />
LADY<br />
Mary Carloni<br />
LOTUS<br />
Kathy Carroll<br />
MAGGIE<br />
Barbara Olson<br />
MAGGIE<br />
Pat Riley<br />
MAX<br />
Sara Bechel<br />
MAX<br />
Valerie Hughes<br />
MAYA<br />
Carolyn Brunner<br />
MEGAN<br />
Mar<strong>go</strong> Mason<br />
MIKE<br />
Terry Larson<br />
MIKE 2<br />
Robert Hohenauer<br />
MOLLY<br />
Julie Hervas<br />
MUCKWA<br />
Shelley and Bill Pickett<br />
MUFFIN<br />
Richard Lindgren<br />
MUFFIN<br />
Judy Myers<br />
MUFFIN<br />
Faith Mayer<br />
NELSON<br />
Kathy and Greg Sherwood<br />
POOH<br />
Mary Napier<br />
PUP<br />
Joanne Nelson<br />
REECES<br />
Joanne Kohler<br />
ROSE<br />
John and Candice Walsh<br />
SADIE<br />
Tim Harder<br />
SADIE<br />
Kathy Svendsen<br />
SALLIE<br />
Peggy Solnitzky<br />
SALLY<br />
Vickie Robinson<br />
SAM<br />
Tom Arcand<br />
SAMMY<br />
Kevin and Kim Larson<br />
SANTANA<br />
Robert Wiener<br />
SARA<br />
Anita and Larry MacDonald<br />
SCURRY<br />
Stephan Orsak<br />
SHADOW<br />
Debi Gallagan<br />
SHADOW<br />
Fran and Jim Paulson<br />
SHEBA<br />
Lynda Halbert<br />
SHELBY<br />
Gretchen Erie<br />
SNOOPERS<br />
Cindy Carlson<br />
SPIKE<br />
Greg Nash<br />
SUNNY<br />
Matt Morelli<br />
TAFFY<br />
Lonnie and Natalie Ulmer<br />
T-BONE<br />
Nick Orth<br />
TIGGER<br />
Joe and Louise Renik<br />
TILLIE<br />
Lois Meyer<br />
TUFFY<br />
Jim Knobel<br />
TY<br />
Bill Jwanouskos<br />
TYE<br />
Sandra Olson<br />
WHISPER<br />
Arlen Ubbirza<br />
WINDSOR<br />
Joel Schilling<br />
ZOE<br />
Mary and Dennis Potz<br />
IN MEMORY OF A PERSON:<br />
Remembered by…<br />
ARLINE ANDERSON<br />
Patricia Mittelstaedt<br />
GAIL R. ANDERSON<br />
Anonymous<br />
Family and Friends<br />
Diane Aves<br />
HENNING C. ANDERSON<br />
Todd Williams<br />
JOANNE ANDERSON<br />
Janice and Gerold Tobler<br />
FRANCES J. MILLER ANDERSON<br />
Mark Hebert<br />
NORMAN ANDERSON<br />
Maryann Anderson<br />
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memorials and honorariums<br />
KARL BERGSTROM<br />
Thurza and Lloyd Bergstrom<br />
JUDITH BERKE<br />
Lori Berke<br />
MARGARET BERLIN<br />
Susan and William Laidlaw<br />
HAROLD W. BETTS<br />
Friends and Family<br />
DOROTHY BLACKSTONE<br />
Elizabeth Drumm<br />
DANIEL BONASONI<br />
Sharon Bonasoni<br />
Laura and Donald Considine<br />
BETSY BOWDEN<br />
David Bognar<br />
DONALD & JOAN BOWMAN<br />
Bowman Children<br />
ROBERT BRAUN<br />
Family and Friends<br />
JOHN BRICKLEY<br />
Nadia and Nathan Davidson<br />
Kate Roberts and Matt Bjurstrom<br />
John Spokes and Casey Strangl<br />
IMOGENE BRIGHAM<br />
Lisa and Guy Montagne<br />
MARGARET H. CARBO<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Nelson<br />
JANNA R. CHRISTIANSON<br />
Joy Hammer<br />
RICHARD CONLIN<br />
Richard and Cathy Giersten<br />
PAM COUTURE<br />
Cindy and Brian Zierwick<br />
EVA CRYER<br />
Family and Friends<br />
TIM DALTON<br />
Sheila and Gavin Pittman<br />
Kevin Hood<br />
ANITA C. DANIELSON<br />
Cynthia Tingle<br />
MARY DUGGAN<br />
Kim Anderson<br />
Marion Bazal<br />
CHARLES DWINNELL<br />
Jeanne L. Dwinnell<br />
STANLEY EFRON<br />
Miles and Genelle Efron<br />
DELMAR “DEL” FARNHAM<br />
Family and Friends<br />
GRETCHEN FIELDS<br />
Joel and Deborah Pittman<br />
DIANE KAY FILLEY<br />
Lindsay and Jerome Merkel<br />
DANIELE FRAZIN FINLEY<br />
Adrea Martine<br />
DANIEL MARK FISCHMAN<br />
Phillip and Arlene Grodnick<br />
WANDA SCHACKMANN-FLECHSIG<br />
R. Thomas Gunkelman<br />
Marc Flechsig<br />
Jennifer Martin<br />
Thomas Gunkelman<br />
ROBERT FOERSTER<br />
PattiAnn and Thomas Kurak<br />
CINDY LYNN FORSBERG<br />
Jeffrey L. Forsberg<br />
ROBERT AND LEONA FREED<br />
Paula Freed<br />
JOETTE FRISCO<br />
Scott and Karla Frisco<br />
JOHN P. FURBER<br />
Steven and Barbara Cook<br />
Jane Becker<br />
PETER GARSKE<br />
James Ford Bell Foundation<br />
Steven and Sally Kenady<br />
Joan Hedin<br />
Joseph Miller and Emily Dewit<br />
Jane and Gary Tygesson<br />
Peggy Naas and Steven Mestitz<br />
Susan Mugrdechian<br />
Julie Armbrust<br />
Steven and Rebecca Grabski<br />
Mark and Debra Welken<br />
William Smiley<br />
Lui<br />
MARVIN GEERDES<br />
Bonnie and John Man<strong>the</strong>y<br />
LORRAINE GERRY<br />
Monica and Kasey Kranz<br />
C'DALE B. GROSS<br />
Chrysanne Gross<br />
Susan Terry and Barb Gacek<br />
NANCY HANSEN<br />
Karen Schwartz, Mary Wegmeye,<br />
Betty Young, Dina Stender<br />
Kora Bimberg<br />
JEFFREY PETER HANSON<br />
Pavel Guigauri and Diana Rabkina<br />
Mark Graettinger<br />
Julie Denison<br />
Monica Traphagan<br />
Mgmt and Admin Staff of<br />
Cardiovascular Associates<br />
Physicians and Staff of<br />
Cardiovascular Associates of<br />
<strong>No</strong>r<strong>the</strong>rn Wisconsin<br />
Pamela Hanson<br />
David Johnson<br />
Barbara and David Dow<br />
Russell and Virginia Duris<br />
Kelly Ahern<br />
GLADYS HARPER BARBER<br />
Barbara and Thomas Brown<br />
JEAN HARRIS<br />
The Windibrow Foundation<br />
WILLIAM HASSINGER<br />
Rochelle Arens and<br />
Kenneth Jewett<br />
FRANK HEIMSTEAD<br />
Chris Waring<br />
BONNIE LEE HENDERSON<br />
Robert and Teresa Rankin<br />
JACKIE HOFSTEDE<br />
Jeni Hofstede-Bryan<br />
ANN B. HOVERSEN<br />
Alan and Karen Allstadt<br />
Sandra and Dick Smilanich<br />
<strong>No</strong>rmandale Veterinary<br />
Hospital P.A.<br />
Halverson and Blaiser Group<br />
DOROTHY JACKSON<br />
Kimberly and Richard Jackson<br />
KENNETH JAEB<br />
Family and Friends<br />
DAVID B. JOHNSON<br />
Lorraine Berger<br />
GLENN L. JOHNSON<br />
Shirley A. Bennett<br />
Grenith Griffin<br />
LEO J. JOHNSON<br />
Leland and Marilyn Meyer<br />
Arrow Media<br />
Vision Woodworking, Inc.<br />
Family and Friends<br />
DONALD KAMMER<br />
Jeannine and Keith Acker<br />
ROCKY KATTER<br />
Anita and Tony Phillippi<br />
JUDY ANN KING<br />
Jean Gilbert<br />
CAROL KIRKWOOD<br />
Jean Tordoff<br />
MARK KNUTSON<br />
Denise Schwartz and David Lalim<br />
New Hope Bowl Lounge<br />
Family and Friends<br />
MARGARET "MAGGIE" KOCH<br />
David Halsrud<br />
Teri Koch<br />
Arlene and John Bergseth<br />
James Zangl<br />
Tom and Barbara Campbell<br />
GERALD F. KOROGI<br />
Judith K. Korogi<br />
Susan and Philip Gulstad<br />
JEAN KOSS<br />
FRH Pharmacy<br />
Melissa Wallace<br />
EVELYN KOST<br />
Dennis and Gail Mathisen<br />
Timothy and Sharon Crimmins<br />
HOWARD AND ARLENE KRAFT<br />
Lynn and Mike Gilligan<br />
SHEENA KRIDER<br />
Lenny Krider<br />
ARLYCE LABERGE<br />
Lawrence Ludwig<br />
Billie and Pat McQuillan<br />
Lorraine Bethke<br />
Phyllis Prahl<br />
Mary Wagner and Bill Moore<br />
Hec<strong>to</strong>r Gallardo<br />
Lisa Raddatz<br />
Edith Bodie<br />
Allison LaBerge<br />
Justin LaBerge<br />
Family and Friends<br />
NANCY S. LANE<br />
Anita and Tony Phillippi<br />
Walt McCarthy and Clara Ueland<br />
KAREN LARSEN<br />
Lila Voehl<br />
BERNICE L. LARSON<br />
Richard and Peggy Gaspard<br />
DOROTHY CARTER LARSON<br />
Elaine and <strong>No</strong>rman Larson<br />
JANICE J. LEDUC<br />
Carrie Kocken<br />
Alice and James Hoff<br />
Anonymous<br />
PAUL LEHMANN<br />
Jeffrey and Robin <strong>No</strong>rsted<br />
Kraus-Anderson Construction<br />
Company<br />
Stacey Dahlstrom<br />
JANICE LEYSE<br />
Prime Advertising and Design<br />
James and Carol Ward<br />
MEG LILIENTHAL<br />
Adele and Joe Peskorz<br />
VERA O. LOMBARDO<br />
Dominique Railey<br />
JEANNE LYNER<br />
Timothy and Bonnie Power<br />
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LU MAETZOLD<br />
Sharon Maetzold<br />
WILMA A. MARONEY<br />
Family and Friends<br />
FREDERICK MARTY<br />
Rogre Bo<strong>the</strong><br />
Susan Sorenson<br />
Janice and Brian Hennen<br />
Karen Bessler<br />
Lydia and Frederick Lamphere<br />
Emily Lamphere<br />
LORRAINE MATHEWS<br />
Ann Rock<br />
ROGER MCKINNEY<br />
Leonard Anderson<br />
Larry Litt<br />
MARY MCLAUGHLIN<br />
Carolyn Hawkins<br />
FRED MCNEE<br />
Gladys and James Nelson<br />
Tom and Eve Rutter<br />
GENEVIEVE MELLBERG<br />
Tonka Equipment Company<br />
Judy Fleming<br />
EMBER MELROSE<br />
Lia E. Melrose<br />
Paige Rogers<br />
DOUGLAS L. MORTON<br />
James Carroll<br />
Independent Telecommunications<br />
Pioneer Association<br />
MOTHER<br />
Anonymous<br />
REGINA MUELLER<br />
Rosalie Nesheim<br />
DOROTHY MUNROE<br />
Corrine and Robert Bergstrom<br />
KARIN CHRISTINE MURPHY<br />
Chad Eng<br />
GERDA R. NELSON<br />
Donald and Alice Harring<strong>to</strong>n<br />
JEAN MATSON PERRY NELSON<br />
Albert and Rebecca Matson<br />
Jenell Grassle<br />
Mar<strong>go</strong> Murphy<br />
Barbara Schwartz<br />
Margaret and Avery Merriman<br />
JOANN NELSON<br />
Roxanne and Stephen Lerum<br />
LOIS J. NELSON<br />
Robert and Karen Lindesmith<br />
GEORGE AND HELEN NEPSHA<br />
Georgian Woehnker<br />
BETH NORRIS<br />
Cindy Elgard<br />
JOHN C. NORTH<br />
Tyrone and Kathleen Thayer<br />
KAREN OLSEN<br />
Carol Henderson<br />
SHIRLEY ANNE OLSON<br />
Family and Friends<br />
H.J. Murray<br />
J & D Dental<br />
JAMES P. OSBORNE<br />
Kathleen Osborne<br />
JIM PETERSON<br />
Janet Kothman<br />
Family and Friends<br />
FRANCES BARBER REED<br />
Barbara and Thomas Brown<br />
PAT REDDIN<br />
Sarah and Greg Stauffer<br />
DONALD P REIMER<br />
TK Advisors Ltd<br />
JIM RICHARD<br />
Melanie Flores<br />
PHYLLIS ROBINSON<br />
Karen Moore<br />
LOIS SALTER<br />
Clarence and Geraldine Nelson<br />
SIERRA SAGE SCHULTZ<br />
Robin Schultz<br />
GUSTEW WILLIAM SCHULTZ<br />
Bradley and Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Smegal<br />
JOHN SEMAN<br />
Famoly and Friends<br />
MERLENE SHERMAN<br />
Diana Lewis<br />
Nils Hasselmo<br />
Robert Helzer<br />
Third Door Media, Inc<br />
RAY SEIDEL<br />
Kathleen Kjoberg<br />
ERNESTINE SIME<br />
Aiko and Sam Higuchi<br />
and Barbara Jean Sorensen<br />
DR. WERNER SIMON<br />
Family and Friends<br />
Louis and Sheila Martin<br />
Ann Snyder Harrod<br />
MARY SISTERMAN<br />
Arline Dimond<br />
HOWARD SORTLAND<br />
Judith and David Gat<strong>to</strong>n<br />
MARCI SOTEBEER<br />
Barbara and Robert Eng<br />
Elaine Colberg<br />
JANET S. STEPHENS<br />
Hor<strong>to</strong>n, Inc.<br />
Theresa and Howard Bear<br />
CRAIG STINAR<br />
Tracy Walker<br />
Mark Jones<br />
YOUR MOTHER<br />
Linda and Thomas Sullivan<br />
EUNICE M. SWENSON<br />
Family and Friends<br />
KENNETH TAYLOR<br />
Joan K. Taylor<br />
PAUL DAVID THOMPSON<br />
Jean Popovich<br />
John P. Kingrey<br />
Christy <strong>No</strong>vak<br />
House DFL Caucus<br />
A<strong>the</strong>en and Stephen Johnson<br />
Paula Thompson<br />
Susan Scott<br />
Susan Schwarz<br />
Diane Hurley<br />
Dianne Ruppert<br />
Peggy and Jerrald Ohm<br />
Richard and Kathy Anderson<br />
St. Croix Valley Farms<br />
Steve Kessel<br />
Judy Lykins<br />
Mark Popovich<br />
Anne Popovich<br />
Michael and Cathlene Gunvalson<br />
Robert and Pat Ahrens<br />
Jan Horner<br />
Marion Hildreth<br />
Jason Nichols<br />
Robert Click<br />
ROBERT THORPE<br />
Joan Howland<br />
JENNY VOYER<br />
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JOHN E. WALLACE<br />
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Bradley Gunn<br />
Shirley Anderson<br />
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Nancy Cole<br />
Gale Micka<br />
COLLEEN WALTER<br />
Kathryn and Terry Sherwood<br />
MAGGIE WARD<br />
Tracie and Kyle Jacobson<br />
Jennifer and Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Gabbard<br />
RIKON Power Tools<br />
TN Marketing<br />
Eric Lewald<br />
Susanne Wollman<br />
Paula Zukoff and John Buckland<br />
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Michael and Annette Ryan<br />
Anonymous<br />
Robert MacDougall<br />
Esti Koen and Andrew Meltzer<br />
Strings N' Things<br />
Elizabeth Latimer<br />
Carol Christensen<br />
Allina Health System<br />
Autumn Brodhecker<br />
Frued America<br />
Fine Woodworking<br />
Black and Decker Corporation<br />
DELTA | PORTER-CABLE/DEWALT<br />
Asa Christiana<br />
BUD WARNER<br />
Myrlin and Alan Warner<br />
MARYL WERNER<br />
Ronald Werner<br />
COLEEN S. WIESE<br />
Carole Nass and Family<br />
JOANIE WRIGHT<br />
Dan and Patti Renollett<br />
THOMAS R. WRIGHT<br />
Fran Wiese<br />
DAMIN YOU<br />
Rose and Mason Chen<br />
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:<br />
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Suzanne and Berkeley Claiborne<br />
Renee Shakerin and David Bocek<br />
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Ms. Bonnie L. Hansen and<br />
Mr. William J. Hansen<br />
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Mr. Bradley and Ms. Angela Bliese<br />
CAITLIN BURCH<br />
Ms. Heidi and Mr. Stephen Burch<br />
Melissa Albay and Robert Brown<br />
Robert and Julie Barnhart<br />
SUSAN CALHOUN<br />
Phyllis Hindal
ADELAINE CHARLSEN<br />
Adelaine Charlsen<br />
DALLAS<br />
Susan and Tad Peterson<br />
LOGAN DENZER<br />
Lisa Denzer<br />
Melinda Pfohl<br />
NATALIE, AMELIA<br />
& SAMUEL DIRKSEN<br />
Erin Dirksen<br />
ERIN<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>r and Jeffrey Jones<br />
MOLLY FANNIG<br />
Brenda and Mark Davitt<br />
Justine and George Greene<br />
ARABELLA & TATE FELIPE-CATON<br />
Brian and Susan Burbach<br />
Julie and Jason Roettger<br />
Michael Langmack<br />
Anonymous<br />
FREEDA MAE, HOLLYMOO<br />
& WOOFDA LULU<br />
Phyllis Hindal<br />
AUDREY GOODNIGHT<br />
Family and Friends<br />
LEAH HALL<br />
John and Christine Hall<br />
MADISON HANNON<br />
Elizabeth Malanaphy<br />
Robert and Michelle Zappa<br />
Anonymous<br />
SCOTT & MAUREEN KLECKNER<br />
Jeff Kleckner<br />
GRACE LARKIN<br />
Ms. Barbara and<br />
Mr. Timothy Larkin<br />
EMERSEN MEHRING<br />
Renee and Joel Osanai<br />
Danielle and Steven Nelson<br />
Cynthia and Chris<strong>to</strong>pher O'Connor<br />
Karla Rose<br />
MARY NELSON<br />
Mary Huttner<br />
SPENCER NELSON<br />
James Olson<br />
LAURA O'NEIL<br />
Jon and Holly Cotner<br />
JAMES PIERSON<br />
Jonathan Pierson<br />
REBECCA<br />
Daniel Kaplan and Maya Hanna<br />
KAYLA RUF<br />
Jeffrey and Leslie Peterson<br />
Kayla Ruf<br />
MIA SEDGWICK & AHJI GUYN<br />
Mark Nelson<br />
Paul and Jennifer St. Clair<br />
Peter and Lucy Ma<strong>the</strong>ws Heegard<br />
Shani and Keith Swift<br />
Shani and Keith Swift<br />
Anonymous<br />
Paul and Jennifer St. Clair<br />
HALLIE SIMON<br />
Linda and George Larson<br />
Anonymous<br />
KATE TURNER<br />
Philippe and Lynn Gallandat<br />
Ligia Hernandez and Reinaldo<br />
Rodriguez<br />
Anonymous<br />
SOPHIA UPSET-DEAN<br />
James and Bonnie D'Aquila<br />
Scott and Sheri Yarosh<br />
Stephanie Carlson<br />
Thomas and Ann Schoreder<br />
Sophia Upset-Dean<br />
INGA WILLIAMS<br />
Annette and Michael Putnam<br />
Anne and Richard<br />
Marchand-Tauer<br />
Kenneth and Melissa Perttula<br />
Village Shores<br />
ANITA YORK<br />
Julie and Jay Cain<br />
HAPPY RETIREMENT TO:<br />
Recognized by…<br />
KATHY PRIEVE<br />
Medtronic Firmware Team<br />
IN HONOR OF:<br />
Recognized by…<br />
ABANDONED DOGS<br />
Hewitt White, Jr.<br />
AGNES<br />
Mike Emerick<br />
ALL ANIMALS<br />
Phyllis and Steven Kilmer<br />
Mr. Kory Andry<br />
FOR ALL MY PETS- PAST<br />
AND PRESENT<br />
LaVern Johnson<br />
AMOURA<br />
Eunice Bailey<br />
ANDRE<br />
<strong>No</strong>rman and Phyllis Peterson<br />
ANDY<br />
Mary and Robert Stacke<br />
BAXTER<br />
Conscience Concepts Builders LLC<br />
BELLE<br />
Chris and Julie Klunder<br />
BENSON & YUKON<br />
Mary Sandvig<br />
JOAN BERDAN<br />
Craig Berdan and Mark S<strong>to</strong>rck<br />
ELWOOD BLESI<br />
Anonymous<br />
BRADY<br />
Toray Plastics (America), Inc<br />
BRANDI<br />
Shannon Martin<br />
BUBBLES<br />
Jan and Les Habben<br />
BUDDY<br />
Gayle and Rosann Olson<br />
BUFFER<br />
Jonathan and Sharon DeVries<br />
BUGSY<br />
Sasha Odermann-Karr<br />
and Jeffrey Karr<br />
CALLIE<br />
Jo Tennison<br />
LINDA CARLSON<br />
Anthony Carlson<br />
CHARLIE<br />
Louise J. Leninger<br />
CHIANTI & PICCOLA<br />
Alison G. Rice<br />
CLETE<br />
Julie and Greg Anderson<br />
CODY<br />
Jan and Thomas Solei<br />
COWBOY<br />
Sandra and Bruce Edlund<br />
CURIOUS<br />
Jacob Davis<br />
DAISY, PATRICK & ABBY<br />
Terry and Diane Whiteley<br />
DAKOTA<br />
Anthony Serapilio<br />
DAPHNE<br />
Mr. Chris<strong>to</strong>pher D. Douglas<br />
DESTINY<br />
Carol Henning<br />
DINAH<br />
Maye McNeill<br />
NATALIE, AMELIA & SAMUEL<br />
DIRKSEN<br />
Erin Dirksen<br />
DUKEY<br />
Gretchen and John Hysell<br />
ELI<br />
Howard Wittels and Beth Ryan<br />
ELSA, SNUGGLES & RAJ<br />
Martha and Scott Roberts<br />
ELVIS<br />
J. K. Hawkins Co.<br />
ELY & RILEY<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong> and BJ Jorgenson<br />
EMMY<br />
Ann Astrup<br />
ETTA<br />
Sarah Bauer<br />
FAITH<br />
Deborah Prokopf<br />
FAT LOUIE<br />
Joyce Urie and Douglas Urie<br />
ALYONA FOX<br />
Barbara <strong>No</strong>ble<br />
FRANKENSTEIN<br />
Rachel Seamans<br />
FRANKIE<br />
Tanja Nyholm<br />
DR. KATE FREED, GRAND AVE<br />
VETERINARY CENTER<br />
Betsy and Craig Davies<br />
FRIDAY<br />
Melanie and Thomas Oestreich<br />
MARLEY GABLER<br />
Amy Beckman-Gabler and<br />
Steven Gabler<br />
GIZMO<br />
Phyllis Hindal<br />
IRENE GOLDMAN<br />
Susan and John Mar<strong>go</strong>t<br />
GRANDCHILDREN<br />
Carol Mann<br />
L. GREENWOOD<br />
Ruth Rals<strong>to</strong>n<br />
GUS<br />
Angela Schroeder Malone and<br />
Dan Malone<br />
NANCY GUSTAFSON<br />
Lucas Johnson<br />
HARLEY & CUDDLES<br />
Gary Glunz<br />
DANA HEIMARK<br />
Dana Heimark<br />
Minnesota His<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
<strong>Society</strong> Library<br />
HENRY<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Brunsdale<br />
IGGY<br />
Cheryl Weller<br />
IKE<br />
Carl R. Youngdahl<br />
ISIS & EDDIE<br />
Broc Morrow<br />
JACK & EDDIE BROAT<br />
Pamela and Philip Broat<br />
JASPER<br />
Anne and Charles Leck<br />
JASPURR<br />
Jane and Charles Odell<br />
JELLY<br />
Samantha Lukmann<br />
JETTA, JO, LUCKY & KITTY<br />
Clin<strong>to</strong>n and Alvina Bliss<br />
J.J. “JIM”<br />
Karen Kirk<br />
JILL RAINERSON KARNES<br />
Elaine Rainerson<br />
DR. SHANNON KENNELLY<br />
Susan and John Mar<strong>go</strong>t<br />
Rocky<br />
KIDLAT<br />
Kale Fajardo<br />
KIRBY & LILY<br />
Kirby and Lily Koch<br />
KITTY, XENO & TABBY<br />
Karen and Gary Ruud<br />
RUBY KNAPP<br />
Evelyn and William Knapp<br />
MARK KNUTSON<br />
Anonymous<br />
KONA<br />
Arlene Nadeau<br />
TRACY KRALING<br />
Marcia Brower, D.V.M.<br />
Alexa Schmaltz<br />
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JOHN H. LAWSON<br />
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LENA & LUCY<br />
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M. Hymes-Riechers<br />
LILLY<br />
Daniel and Martin Gora<br />
LILLY<br />
Joyce Boyko<br />
LUCY, CLEMENTINE & PEARL<br />
Carolyn Clark<br />
MARK LUTHER<br />
Thomas Hoch<br />
MAGGIE<br />
Dorothy Martinson<br />
MARLEY<br />
Eldora Erickson<br />
BERNICE MAROHN<br />
Jill Starke<br />
MAX<br />
Michelle Greenlee<br />
MAY<br />
David and Diane Wright<br />
LYNN MELINE<br />
Mr. and Mrs. James Coulter<br />
MICAELA<br />
David Zeitchick and Leslie Williams<br />
JENNY MILLER, AHS STAFF<br />
Susan and John Mar<strong>go</strong>t<br />
MILO<br />
Linda Bauck<br />
MIMI<br />
Jeffrey and Amy Sprout<br />
MIMI<br />
Louise Bormann<br />
MINNIE<br />
Robert and C.B. Zweibel<br />
MITSY<br />
Diane Reiland<br />
MISTY & SMOKEY<br />
Todd and Toni Volkmeier<br />
INDY & MOOKIE MOORE<br />
Wenda and Cornell Moore Fund<br />
MOOSE<br />
Adam Olkon<br />
MUFFIN<br />
Nicholas and Nicole Kieger<br />
MURPHY<br />
Stephen and <strong>No</strong>reen Conway<br />
NEKO<br />
Sally Higgins<br />
NELLIE<br />
Genevieve Dykhoff<br />
RUTH INGRID NORMAN<br />
Anonymous<br />
WENDY NOVE<br />
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ROY ORBISON<br />
Sandra Waterman<br />
PABLO & TUCKER<br />
Andrew and Sarah Ihrke<br />
PEANUT<br />
Kelli Gauthier<br />
RACHEL PELC<br />
Elizabeth Gunderson<br />
PENNY<br />
Scott Uhl<br />
NEAL PETERSON<br />
Kelly Benson<br />
MR. PIP<br />
Karen Dahlstrom-Harris<br />
POE<br />
Judith and John Riley<br />
PRINCESS & TINKERBELL<br />
Kristin and Sean Thomas<br />
RAINY & RUBY<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong> and BJ Jorgenson<br />
RALPHY<br />
Danielle and John Stefans<br />
DR. AUDREY REINBOLD<br />
Nancy Hartung<br />
REX & LUCKY<br />
Vija Brookshire<br />
KATIE RIVERS<br />
Valerie and Alan Rivers<br />
CHARLES RODGERS<br />
Charles and Margaret Rodgers<br />
Minnesota His<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
<strong>Society</strong> Library<br />
ROMEO & CALLIE<br />
Ms. Tara L. Carlson<br />
ROONEY<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher and Marva Bohen<br />
ROSALYN "COU-COU"<br />
James Cassidy<br />
RUBY, HEMI & DIRTY<br />
Jessica Houlding<br />
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SAM<br />
Cynthia Carpenter<br />
SAMANTHA<br />
Nance Torrence<br />
SAMMIE<br />
Gail Jones<br />
SASHA BU<br />
Patrick and Shawn Johnson<br />
FRANK SCHREIBER<br />
Ms. Linda K. Brunell and<br />
Mr. Monty Nelson<br />
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Jana Worrall<br />
SHOTZEE<br />
Lee Klement<br />
SNOOPY<br />
Marie Kulick<br />
SOPHIE<br />
Sue Ellen Weyer<br />
SPOT<br />
Michele and Robert Tidd<br />
STANLEY & PEACHY<br />
Larry and Maxine Smith<br />
JASON & DANA STRAUSS<br />
Jason Strauss<br />
STREETROD<br />
Rose Mary Gallaher<br />
SUE & PAULA<br />
John and Ruth Huss<br />
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Irene Glaser<br />
SWEET PEA<br />
Vanessa Little<br />
SWEET PEA & BOO BOO<br />
Roberta McKechnie<br />
LINDA "TODDIE" TASTAD<br />
Melanie Duenow<br />
TERRENCE<br />
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THUNDER<br />
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MISS TIGGER<br />
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TINKERBELL<br />
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Anthony Rees<br />
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Barbara Leopold<br />
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TORGO & ADELE<br />
Kristina Durivage<br />
TUCKER<br />
Jennifer Brehm<br />
TULA & LILY<br />
Ruth Dutchak<br />
TWINKIE<br />
Nancy Utter<br />
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JOHN WALLACE<br />
Ms. Donna Nerud<br />
Anonymous<br />
MARY WEITZMAN<br />
Kathleen Clock<br />
GRACE ELIZABETH RACE WELCH<br />
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Ruthanne Bredenberg<br />
WINDSOR<br />
Ronald May<br />
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Darcy Winter<br />
CLARENCE WISPELWEY<br />
Ryan Wispelwey<br />
WYETT<br />
Reeve Lasky<br />
YUKON<br />
Debra K. Lyneis<br />
CONGRATULATIONS ON<br />
YOUR WEDDING:<br />
Recognized by…<br />
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PELAERE<br />
Esta, Jennifer and Jeff<br />
PATRICK HARKER &<br />
MEGHANN REZNICEK<br />
Cynthia and Austen Cargill<br />
The Caravan Trust<br />
Marianne Liebmann<br />
Gerrald and Lynda Brown<br />
DEB MALMON & SEAN DIVINE<br />
Mike Malmon-Berg<br />
Michael Goldberg<br />
JAMIE MEIDLINGER &<br />
SCOTT PELZER<br />
Jeff Warren<br />
Joan M. Pelzer<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria O'Reilly<br />
PAUL<br />
Ka<strong>the</strong>rine Jangula<br />
DON RISTAD & KENT CASSIDY<br />
Dr. R. Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Rich<br />
DEREK STEELE &<br />
SARAH RUVELSON<br />
Matteo Rossi<br />
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The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks<br />
Advanced Carpet Res<strong>to</strong>ration<br />
for its support<br />
Your pet stain and odor removal<br />
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The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks<br />
Pet Cremation Services of MN<br />
for its support<br />
“ The most personal<br />
and private pet<br />
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for its support<br />
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The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks<br />
Purina ONE for its on<strong>go</strong>ing support<br />
Purina ONE feeds all of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s cats, dogs, kittens and puppies.<br />
The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks<br />
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Dedicated <strong>to</strong> creating books with a message<br />
that inspire, uplift and <strong>to</strong>uch your life.<br />
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The <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> thanks<br />
Chuck & Don’s for its on<strong>go</strong>ing support<br />
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how you can help<br />
Volunteer If you are interested in helping with shelter activities or<br />
special events we have many opportunities for you <strong>to</strong> consider. Volunteers<br />
assist in many ways—with cus<strong>to</strong>mers on our adoption floor, in<br />
our training school, surgery, education, special events and more. We<br />
request a minimum one-year commitment and approximately six<br />
hours per month. For more information, call (763) 432-4833<br />
or volunteer@animalhumanesociety.org<br />
Contribute <strong>to</strong> our wish list We appreciate donations <strong>to</strong> our wish<br />
list. At this time we are in need of <strong>the</strong> following items: bath <strong>to</strong>wels, newspapers,<br />
cat and dog brushes and combs, gift cards for animal and shelter<br />
supplies (PETCO, PetSmart, Cub, Rainbow), cat bedding (fleece fabric, rugs,<br />
blankets,) cat <strong>to</strong>ys, canned food (cats, dogs, puppy and kittens), food bowls,<br />
bleach, spray bottles, Timothy hay, Kleenex and paper <strong>to</strong>wels.<br />
We gladly accept donations at any of our five campuses.<br />
Become a foster parent We need individuals <strong>to</strong> provide temporary<br />
loving <strong>home</strong>s <strong>to</strong> dogs and cats still nursing <strong>the</strong>ir babies, or litters of<br />
kittens and puppies <strong>to</strong>o young for adoption. The required time commitment<br />
may be a few days or several weeks. For more information contact<br />
Kelly Anderson at (763) 489-2228.<br />
Wag & Wheels You can help animals get <strong>the</strong>ir tails wagging by making a tax<br />
deductible donation of your used vehicle. We accept cars, trucks, boats, mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles<br />
and more. The donation process is quick and easy and we offer free <strong>to</strong>wing in all<br />
50 states. For more information contact Brie Geurink at (763) 432-4810<br />
or bgeurink@animalhumanesociety.org<br />
or visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate vehicle<br />
With gratitude <strong>to</strong> our 2008 donors:<br />
Linda Allen and Gordon Miller<br />
Adam Anderson<br />
Dave Anderson<br />
Rhonda and Doug Basch<br />
Linda and Thomas Biernat<br />
Teresa and James Black<br />
Jerry Bothun<br />
Amber Brown<br />
Kathy and Thomas Brown<br />
James Brozowski<br />
Mr. Paul Bultman<br />
Melinda Carlson<br />
Jessica Cherne<br />
Lisa Christensen<br />
Abra Coleman<br />
Caroline Collins<br />
Melissa Cullo<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Timothy Curtis<br />
Kelli Damiani<br />
Kirby Dickovich<br />
Raymond Duren<br />
Jane Dusek<br />
Lou Ann Dvorak<br />
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Linda Eichstadt<br />
Julio and Julia Fajardo<br />
Amber Fox<br />
Jerry Fredine<br />
Charles Garrett<br />
Lee Gjorvad<br />
Jan Goetz<br />
Jay Groth<br />
Dell Gunvalson<br />
Jason and Ann Heath<br />
Shawn Hermanson<br />
Fred Hinickle<br />
Diane Horvath-Cosper<br />
Gary Hovey<br />
Ronnie Howell<br />
Juan Huerta-Sanchez<br />
Hans Huijbers<br />
Bruce Illies<br />
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Services Corporation<br />
Tara Inveen<br />
Thomas Jackson<br />
Alisandra Johnson<br />
Barbara Johnson<br />
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Timothy and Michelle Jorges<br />
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James Knoblauch<br />
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Erin Kottke<br />
Paula Kringle<br />
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Daniel Marthaler<br />
Rachel and Stephen Mollick<br />
Valeri Mota<br />
Patrick Mullen<br />
Raymond Myslicki<br />
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match gifts. Simply completing a short form from your employer’s<br />
human resources department can mean ano<strong>the</strong>r gift <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong><br />
<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. Learn more about matching gifts by contacting<br />
your employer’s human resources department.<br />
Include <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> in your estate plan<br />
Making a gift <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> through your will or<br />
estate plan can be a rewarding way <strong>to</strong> show you care. Your generosity<br />
will ensure that we remain a force for <strong>go</strong>od in <strong>the</strong> lives of animals and<br />
people for years <strong>to</strong> come. Our website has charitable giving information<br />
<strong>to</strong> help you learn more about which methods may be right for you.<br />
Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/plannedgiving,<br />
or contact Melissa Peacock at (763) 489-1575<br />
or mpeacock@animalhmanesociety.org<br />
Brian Myers and<br />
Jodie Reeb-Myers<br />
Alicia Nelson<br />
Janna Netland Lover<br />
and Joseph Lover<br />
Jennifer O'Brien<br />
Steven Paulson<br />
Nic and Ann Pifer<br />
Beverly Pixley<br />
Teresa and David Raymond<br />
Jane and T.R. Regnier<br />
Nicole and Eric Riley<br />
Ruth Rose<br />
Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Rutten<br />
Curtis Scheible<br />
Kurt and Julie Scheurer<br />
Jeff Schuller<br />
Kristen Seeley<br />
Audrey Skowron<br />
John Slack<br />
Bonnie Smith<br />
Jennie and Bryan Smith<br />
Susan Soltvedt<br />
Hea<strong>the</strong>r Stad<strong>the</strong>rr<br />
Margaret and Timothy Szeliga<br />
James Tarbox<br />
William Tuomala<br />
Ronn Vabnkrevelen<br />
Khue Vang<br />
Ashley Voigt<br />
Emily Wert<br />
Steve Wickerman<br />
Kristin and David Wilcox<br />
Stephanie and Gerard Wilharber<br />
Debbie and Richard Wolfe<br />
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calendarof events<br />
events<br />
Open House at <strong>No</strong>w Boarding<br />
S<strong>to</strong>p by <strong>No</strong>w Boarding <strong>to</strong> see <strong>the</strong> pet boarding,<br />
doggy care and grooming facility that is getting<br />
rave reviews from two and four leggeds.<br />
An affiliate of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>,<br />
<strong>No</strong>w Boarding is open 24 hours and park<br />
and ride shuttle service is available <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Airport.<br />
6002 28th Ave. So., Minneapolis.<br />
(612) 454-4850<br />
February 6, 12 – 4 p.m.<br />
training<br />
Introduction <strong>to</strong> Pet Dog Training Classes<br />
Find out about <strong>the</strong> dog training classes<br />
offered at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. People<br />
only at this first session please. All classes are<br />
held from 6:30–8 p.m. on <strong>the</strong> dates below.<br />
<strong>No</strong> registration necessary. For information<br />
call (763) 489-2217. For a complete schedule<br />
of all our dog training classes, visit<br />
www.animalhumanesociety.org<br />
December 2, 8, 17, Golden Valley<br />
December 3, 14, <strong>No</strong>w Boarding<br />
December 15, Woodbury<br />
December 16, Coon Rapids<br />
January 5, 7, 13, 21, 28, Golden Valley<br />
January 6, 26, <strong>No</strong>w Boarding<br />
January 12, Woodbury<br />
January 20, Coon Rapids<br />
February 2, 10, 15, 25, Golden Valley<br />
February 8, 23, <strong>No</strong>w Boarding<br />
February 9, Woodbury<br />
February 17, Coon Rapids<br />
March 2, 11, 18, 23, 29, Golden Valley<br />
March 4, 22, <strong>No</strong>w Boarding<br />
March 9, Woodbury<br />
March 17, Coon Rapids<br />
Canine Good Citizen Test<br />
A certification program designed <strong>to</strong> reward<br />
dogs with <strong>go</strong>od manners at <strong>home</strong> and in <strong>the</strong><br />
community. The program stresses responsible<br />
pet ownership. All classes held Mondays at<br />
8:15 p.m. in Golden Valley and Wednesdays at<br />
8:15 p.m. in Coon Rapids on <strong>the</strong> dates below.<br />
For more information, visit www.akc.org or call<br />
our Training School at (763) 489-2217.<br />
December 7, Golden Valley<br />
December 16, Coon Rapids<br />
January 11, Golden Valley<br />
January 20, Coon Rapids<br />
February 1, Golden Valley<br />
February 17, Coon Rapids<br />
March 1, Golden Valley<br />
March 17, Coon Rapids<br />
Dog-Aggressive Dog Classes<br />
A specialized class for people seeking help with<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir dog-aggressive dogs will be starting soon<br />
at our Training School. This class is not for<br />
dogs that are human-aggressive or have a bite<br />
his<strong>to</strong>ry. For more information and <strong>to</strong> be <strong>place</strong>d<br />
on a waiting list call <strong>the</strong> Training School at<br />
(763) 489-2217. Space is limited.<br />
Yappy Hour!<br />
Well-behaved dogs are welcome with <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
dog-loving owners at this event. Admission is<br />
$10 for <strong>the</strong> public and $7 for enrolled Training<br />
School students. Dog owners need <strong>to</strong> bring<br />
vaccination records (rabies, bordetella,<br />
distemper, and parvovirus). Two sessions are<br />
held on each of <strong>the</strong> Fridays listed below at<br />
5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in Golden Valley.<br />
For information call (763) 489-2217.<br />
December 4, 11<br />
January 15, 29<br />
February 5, 26<br />
March 19, 26<br />
Rabbit Agility<br />
This event is a great opportunity for caged<br />
and house rabbits <strong>to</strong> explore and get exercise<br />
and mental stimulation at <strong>the</strong> same time.<br />
For more information, please contact our<br />
Training School at (763) 489-2217 or<br />
rabbitagility@mn.companionrabbit.org.<br />
Classes are $25 for five weeks and held in<br />
Golden Valley. All rabbits must be spayed<br />
or neutered.<br />
Hoppy Hour<br />
A social hour for rabbits and <strong>the</strong>ir owners held<br />
at 1 p.m. on <strong>the</strong> dates listed below in Golden<br />
Valley. $3. For more information, please contact<br />
our Training School at (763) 489-2217 or<br />
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rabbitagility@mn.companionrabbit.org.<br />
All rabbits must be spayed or neutered.<br />
December 13, 27<br />
January 10, 24<br />
February 7, 21<br />
March 7, 21<br />
Bunny Basics Class<br />
This is a class for people interested in getting<br />
a rabbit or those who already have one and<br />
want <strong>to</strong> know more about <strong>the</strong>ir care. (Please,<br />
no rabbits in class.) The class is free, but<br />
donations <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Minnesota Companion Rabbit<br />
<strong>Society</strong> are welcome. Register by calling<br />
(763) 489-2234. All sessions are held from<br />
6:30–8 p.m. on <strong>the</strong> dates below.<br />
December 3, Woodbury<br />
December 14, Golden Valley<br />
January 7, Woodbury<br />
January 11, Golden Valley<br />
February 4, Woodbury<br />
February 8, Golden Valley<br />
March 4, Woodbury<br />
March 8, Golden Valley<br />
Intro <strong>to</strong> Therapy <strong>Animal</strong>s<br />
Are you interested in learning more about how<br />
you and your pet (dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit,<br />
horse and more) can become part of a visiting<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy team? Join us <strong>to</strong> find out more about<br />
what <strong>the</strong>rapy animals do, what training you and<br />
your animal will need, and how <strong>to</strong> become a<br />
registered <strong>the</strong>rapy animal team. This session<br />
is free, but registration is required. All sessions<br />
held from 7–8 p.m. For more information,<br />
call (763) 489-2220 or email education@animalhumanesociety.org<br />
January 21, St. Paul<br />
February 8, Golden Valley<br />
March 10, Buffalo
winter 2009/10<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs, clinics and groups<br />
AHS Tours<br />
Ever wondered what <strong>go</strong>es on behind <strong>the</strong><br />
scenes at AHS? Join us for a <strong>to</strong>ur of our Golden<br />
Valley location. You’ll learn more about AHS<br />
and <strong>the</strong> animals we serve, and get a guided<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur through <strong>the</strong> working areas of our shelter.<br />
Cost is $1 per person. Participants must be at<br />
least 6 years of age. Space is limited, and<br />
registration is required. All <strong>to</strong>urs held from<br />
7–8 p.m. on <strong>the</strong> dates below. Call (763) 489-<br />
2220 or email education@animalhumanesociety.org<br />
<strong>to</strong> register.<br />
December 9 and February 9<br />
Microchip and Nail Clinics<br />
This event includes microchip (permanent<br />
identification) and nail trim clinics. Microchipping<br />
is $40 and nail trims are $12 plus tax.<br />
Clinics are held from 1–3 p.m. at <strong>the</strong><br />
locations and on <strong>the</strong> dates listed below.<br />
Call (763) 522-4325 for more information.<br />
December 6, St. Paul<br />
December 13, Coon Rapids and Golden Valley<br />
December 19, Woodbury<br />
December 20, Buffalo<br />
January 3, St. Paul<br />
January 10, Coon Rapids and Golden Valley<br />
January 16, Woodbury<br />
January 17, Buffalo<br />
February 7, St. Paul<br />
February 14, Buffalo, Coon Rapids<br />
and Golden Valley<br />
February 20, Woodbury<br />
March 7, St. Paul<br />
March 14, Buffalo, Coon Rapids and<br />
Golden Valley<br />
March 20, Woodbury<br />
Pet Loss Support Group<br />
This support group is an on<strong>go</strong>ing informal<br />
support group led by a trained facilita<strong>to</strong>r for<br />
those dealing with <strong>the</strong> grief caused by <strong>the</strong> loss<br />
of a pet. There is no admission charge. The<br />
group meets in Conference Room D across<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Training Room in Golden Valley,<br />
Mondays at 7 p.m. For easy and convenient<br />
access, please park in <strong>the</strong> <strong>No</strong>rth parking lot.<br />
Call (763) 489-2205 for more information.<br />
family programs<br />
Pet Parenting Workshop<br />
When you bring a new pet in<strong>to</strong> your <strong>home</strong>,<br />
everyone in <strong>the</strong> family should be ready <strong>to</strong><br />
share <strong>the</strong> joys, challenges, and responsibilities<br />
involved in caring for that pet. The Pet Parenting<br />
Workshop is designed <strong>to</strong> help families explore<br />
and prepare for pet ownership. Families<br />
will explore some of <strong>the</strong> myths surrounding<br />
pets, find out what local laws pertain <strong>to</strong> pet<br />
ownership, learn about and plan for daily pet<br />
care responsibilities, and more.<br />
Space is limited and registration is required.<br />
Workshops will be held from 2–4 p.m. in Golden<br />
Valley. Cost is $30 per family. Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/petparenting<br />
for more<br />
information, or contact <strong>the</strong> education department<br />
at (763) 489-2220 for more information.<br />
January 16 and March 20<br />
youth programs<br />
AARF February Fun With Reading<br />
<strong>Animal</strong> Ambassadors Reading Fun (AARF) invites<br />
children <strong>to</strong> come and read <strong>to</strong> a registered<br />
<strong>the</strong>rapy animal at <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong>. <strong>Animal</strong>s provide a calm, non-judgmental<br />
environment for children <strong>to</strong> improve <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
reading skills. <strong>No</strong> registration necessary. S<strong>to</strong>p<br />
by our Golden Valley facility between 1 and 3<br />
p.m. on <strong>the</strong> dates listed below. Children who<br />
read will receive a free book while supplies last.<br />
February 7 and 21<br />
Unleashed Express Mini Day Camps<br />
Spend a no-school day with AHS at one of<br />
our mini-day camps! These one- and two-day<br />
Unleashed Express days include a variety of<br />
activities. Kids will learn about responsible pet<br />
ownership, create items <strong>to</strong> make shelter animals<br />
more comfortable, spend some time with<br />
shelter animals, and more. Camps are available<br />
for kids in grades 3–7 and run from 9 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 4<br />
p.m. Look for more information on our website<br />
at www.animalhumanesociety.org/unleashedexpress<br />
or call (763) 489-2220.<br />
February 15, Coon Rapids and Golden Valley<br />
March 29–30, Golden Valley<br />
March 31–April 1, Woodbury<br />
April 5–6, Coon Rapids<br />
PetSet Youth Club<br />
Register now for <strong>the</strong> next semester of <strong>the</strong><br />
PetSet Youth Club. Club members learn from<br />
animal experts, examine animal-related<br />
current events, develop community service<br />
projects <strong>to</strong> help animals,<br />
and more. Groups are available<br />
for grades 5–8 and<br />
9–12 in Golden Valley and<br />
grades 5–8 in Woodbury.<br />
PetSet groups meet twice<br />
a month. Look for more information<br />
on our website<br />
at www.animalhumanesocietey.org/petsetyouthclub<br />
or call (763) 489-2220<br />
<strong>to</strong> register.<br />
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