pawschicago.org MAGAZINE 2013

The Gold Standard for No Kill Find animal welfare organizations worthy of your support

RACING TO Do You Know SAVE LIVES What’s in Your TEAM PAWS Heroes ’s Food? KISS-FM’s Angi Taylor See page 36 inside with her PAWS Dre Adoption & Humane Center 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue, Open 7 days a week Jingling Subaru keys. about Weekdays Noon – 7 p.m. PAWS Chicago Weekends 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The ultimate dog whistle. PAWS Chicago ( are Worth Saving) is a Penny is lucky to be alive. This one- week-old kitten was born at Chicago’s national model in animal sheltering, committed city pound. When she and her mom, to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats Jaycee, were transferred to PAWS Chicago’s Rescue & Recovery Center and in our community. Founded in 1997, the Jaycee was unable to nurse Penny, number of homeless pets killed in the city each year who desperately needed her mother’s has been reduced by nearly 70 percent, from 42,561 milk to survive. Our veterinary team acted quickly and paired the tiny kitten to fewer than 14,000. Through adoption, spay/ with another nursing mother who neuter and community outreach, PAWS Chicago’s immediately accepted Penny into the litter and allowed her to nurse. After mission is to build No Kill communities – starting several weeks of care, she was ready with a No Kill Chicago – where homeless pets are for her spay surgery and became respected and no longer destroyed simply because Penny available for adoption. they are homeless.

follow-up calls, site management, fundraising, fostering, event A National Model support, humane education and community outreach. Volunteers PAWS Chicago is building a global resource for shelters and are critical to PAWS Chicago’s operations and play an invaluable role individuals interested in learning about its life-saving strategies in building a No Kill Chicago. and best practices. People from across the nation visit PAWS Chicago every month for a first-hand look at how they can bring No Kill success to their communities. In 16 years, PAWS Chicago Adopt a Homeless Pet and Save a Life! has transitioned from a fully volunteer grassroots organization to a Visit PAWS Chicago’s state-of-the-art, No Kill Adoption & national model: Humane Center at 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue in Chicago’s Lincoln • The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is one of the largest free and Park neighborhood. Since our founding, we have united more than low-cost spay/neuter clinics in the nation, focused on providing 25,000 cats and dogs with new families, with 5,606 adoptions in 2012 services to low-income families who could not otherwise afford alone. New , kittens, dogs and cats arrive daily from PAWS the procedure. The GusMobile, the mobile counterpart to the Chicago’s Rescue & Recovery Center. If you do not find your perfect Lurie Clinic, enables PAWS Chicago to provide accessible spay/ match at PAWS Chicago, please visit another No Kill shelter. neuter and vaccinations in the neighborhoods where the highest stray populations originate. • The Pippen Fasseas Adoption Center is the first cageless, No Foster a Homeless Pet in Need Kill shelter of its kind in the Midwest. Located in highly visible PAWS Chicago utilizes its foster network to care for puppies and Lincoln Park, this state-of-the-art Adoption Center is leading the kittens who need time to grow before being spayed or neutered, pets way in innovative programs and shelter design. who are sick or injured and need time to recuperate, animals who need time to build confidence and acclimate to living in a home • PAWS Chicago has been recognized as one of the best-run environment, pets whose families have experienced a crisis and need charities in the nation. For the past 11 years, Charity Navigator, a temporary home while their families rebuild their lives, and for the nation’s largest independent evaluator, has given PAWS hospice care, when a pet needs a loving family for his remaining days. Chicago its highest four star ranking, placing it in the top 1% of By placing these pets in foster homes, there is space available at the charities in the nation for efficient use of donor funds. In 2012, Rescue & Recovery Center to take in and save more homeless pets. Charity Navigator recognized PAWS Chicago as the highest- Some things are a natural fit. Like Subaru owners and their four-legged copilots, Symmetrical rated Animal Rights, Welfare and Services Charity in the nation. All-Wheel Drive and confidence on the road, and the proud partnership between Subaru Your contributions go directly to saving animals’ lives. Spread the Word and PAWS Chicago. Because anyone willing to give pets a little deserves some back. • Transparency, which allows the public access to truthful statistics Without the public’s involvement, homeless pets will continue to about the fate of homeless animals, is a cornerstone of PAWS die in silence. Become an advocate and voice for homeless pets. Get Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. Chicago’s No Kill mission. Current financial reports and shelter involved in your community and learn about what is happening to data are always available at www.pawschicago.org. homeless pets. Inform your family, friends and neighbors about the reality that homeless pets face and why it’s critical to spay/neuter pets and adopt from shelters. Volunteer and Give of Yourself Roto Subaru Autobarn Subaru Liberty Subaru Gerald North Aurora Subaru Evanston Subaru to the Animals Arlington Heights Countryside Libertyville North Aurora Skokie PAWS Chicago was founded as a volunteer organization and has RotoSubaru.com AutobarnSubaruofCountryside.com LibertyAutoCitySubaru.com GeraldSubaruNorthAurora.com EvanstonSubaru.com Support No Kill Efforts stayed true to its roots. Our network of more than 5,000 volunteers By donating to No Kill shelters, you will support life-saving work Grand Subaru Muller Subaru Gary Lang Subaru Napleton Subaru International Subaru donate their time in nearly every aspect of the organization to Bensenville Highland Park McHenry Rockford Tinley Park as private donations should go to saving, not killing, homeless cats GrandSubaru.com MullerSubaru.com GaryLangSubaru.com NapleteonRockfordSubaru.com SubaruofOrlandPark.com provide high quality care to all animals, working in intake, and dogs. Mid City Subaru Bill Jacobs Subaru Gerald Subaru Napleton’s Schaumburg Subaru socialization, animal care, , adoption counseling, Chicago Joliet Naperville Schaumburg SubaruChicago.com BillJacobsSubaru.com GeraldSubaruNaperville.com NapletonsSchaumburgSubaru.com

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and longevity. With Merrick as a partner, we are able to educate our adopters and the general public EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexis Fasseas SENIOR EDITORS Keri Buscaglia, Julie Mazzola about the importance of high-quality, high-protein, DESIGN DIRECTOR Amie White ADVERTISING Sarah Ahlberg low-carb . I also encourage you to read about the Gold WRITERS Sarah Ahlberg, Keri Buscaglia, Alexis Fasseas, Melissa French, Julie Mazzola, Sara McGaughy, Susanna Negovan, Standard of No Kill on page 10. I receive calls and Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM emails from individuals around the country who PHOTOGRAPHERS Richard Chen, Claire Demos, Caitlin Lisa, Julie Mazzola, Malia Rae Photography, Sebastian Sparenga, want to support animals in their community, but do Sofia Spentzas, Brigette Sullivan not know how to assess if an organization is efficient, effective and truly committed to the No Kill model. PAWS CHICAGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS We will continue to feature organizations like MN Photo by: Sofia Spentzas SNAP and Austin Pets Alive, who have demonstrated Paula Fasseas, Founder and Chair Pam Carey, President Alexis Fasseas, Treasurer George Karcazes, Secretary the ability to really make an impact. Dear Friends and Supporters, And please don’t miss our feature on TEAM Janice Beck, Barbara Bradford, Pam Carey, Bruce Crown, Charles Day, Mark Duggan, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, PAWS. This group of inspiring athletes pushes Peter Fasseas, Raj Fernando, Sonia Florian, Suzie Glickman, George Karcazes, Suzanne LeMignot, Amy Mack, Mayari Pritzker, It has been another busy year of lifesaving at themselves every year, training and competing in Barbara Royal, Bob Sherman, Bill Smithburg, Maria Smithburg, Michael Sweig, Jeff Thieman, Amy Turk PAWS Chicago. We cannot thank you enough for athletic events to raise funds and awareness about your support, enabling us to continue to take steps homeless pets. TEAM PAWS has been an essential DEVELOPMENT BOARD toward building the No Kill community that we foundation of funds, really fueling the growth of President Treasurer Membership Chair have envisioned since our founding in 1997. our adoption program and enabling us to save more Amy Turk Maria Smithburg Chris Ksoll I am so excited to announce that Merrick Pet and more lives each year. Hospitality Co‑Chairs Media Chair Care will be providing the dogs and cats in our Bonnie Spurlock, Nancy Sterling Jaclene Tetzlaff adoption program with their high-quality pet food. Thank you for all you do for the animals, and Judy Tullman It has always been our dream to feed our shelter pets the same caliber of food that we feed our own pets Sharon Axelrod, Nancy Baird, Wyllys Baird, Janice Beck, Sharon Bergen, Aileen N. Blackwell, Lynn Block, and can highly recommend to adopters. As you’ll Renata & Robert Block, Jessica Bloom, Ben Bornstein, Walter Brindell, Jennifer Burg, Melissa Canning, Pamela Carey, read in “Do you know what’s in your pet’s food?” Paula Fasseas Lindsay Carlton, Deborah Chapman, Jackie Chesler, Larry Chesler, Tara Clack, Melissa Cocagne, Angie DeMars, on page 36, the cost of a high-quality pet food is Founder and Chair Pamela Duffy, Anthony Eliseuson, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, Candace Fates, Steven Fatora, Christine Fisher, James Foley, the least expensive way to optimize your pet’s health Susan Frank, Wayne Gailis, Laurie Gentle, Kimberly Gleeson, Suzie A. Glickman, Deb Gold, Alison Victoria Gramenos, Marjorie E. Habermann, Casey Harris, Meda Hatcher, Linda Havlin, Beth Hayden, Frances Henkel, Stephanie Henry, Virginia H. Holden, Holly Hunt, Susan Jacobson, Shari Johnson, Candace Jordon, Robert Kabakoff, Susan L. Karkomi, Linda Karp, David J. Kaufman, Brittany Kirk, David M. Klaskin, Chris M. Ksoll, Cheri Lawrence, Linda Leahy, Suzanne LeMignot, Carole Lenders, Alice Lerman, Sheryl Lesch, Levine, Leigh Levy, Brett Lyons, Amy Mack, ADOPT a Homeless Pet Karen Maisa, Joanna Mallers, Christine Mallul, Joseph M. Manicki, Elaine Markoutsas, Michael C. Marrion, Anita Mauro, These precious homeless pets are looking for new families to open their homes and hearts to them. Dan Mauro, Kristina McGrath, Helen H. Melchior, Irene Michaels, Amy Mick, Julie Miller, Kurt Miller, Rita Moore, To see all the available PAWS Chicago dogs and cats in need of new homes, please visit pawschicago.org. Pamela Myerson-Gratz, Saq Nadeem, Sharon R. O’Brien, Dawn O’Neal, James O’Neal, Nancy Officer, Stasia Ogden, Macey, a gentle one-year-old Bluto, a handsome five-year- Natalie Paldrmic, Gregory Pappas, Anne Marie Peretz, Pamela Phillips Weston, Bernice N. Pink, Julianne Port, Mayari Pritzker, Shepherd mix, came to PAWS old kitty, is an independent, Stephanie Prousis, Suzanne Prysak, Ashley Quicksilver, Emily A. Raub, Sugar Rautbord, Barbara Rinella, Sharon Rosenthal, Chicago scared and timid after Bluto yet friendly boy and will be a Macey being found as a stray. With loving, gentle companion to Robin Ross, Erin Runnels, Rebecca Sanchez, Regina Savage, Alissa B. Shulkin, Maria Smithburg, Peggy Sorenson, Lori Souder, nurturing and encouragement his new family. He loves to be Patricia Spagat, Patricia S. Spratt Bauer, Bonnie L. Spurlock, Virginia Stafman, Nancy Sterling, Lynne A. Styles, Jo Ann Sweig, from volunteers, Macey is coming close to his human friends and Jessica Tampas, Jaclene Tetzlaff, Allison S. Thomas, Nancy Timmers, Heidi Torrence-Simon, Howard Tullman, out of her shell and showing off will snuggle the day away or her sweet personality a little more follow you around the house. Judith K. Tullman, Amy L. Turk, Lauren Walfish, Laura Wallace, Lori Wallis, Carol Walter, Julie Weisler, James Patrick Welch each day. She has also gained a lot He also gets along well with of confidence by rooming with an other cats and dogs! Bluto will outgoing dog – she’d love to have make a wonderful companion a canine companion in her forever and has plenty of love and Email [email protected] to give PAWS Chicago ideas and feedback for future issues. home. Although Macey is a little affection to offer. Can you help shy, she loves being loved and this sweet boy find a place to To advertise in PAWS Chicago magazine, contact Sarah Ahlberg at 773.890.5116 or email [email protected] will thrive with a kind and patient call home? rescuer who will give her time to come out of her shell.

5 “I am truly honored to be a member of TEAM PAWS. I believe New Small Dog Paradise! Table of Contents animal lovers are the warmest Play Area & Suites Exclusively for Petite Pooches Seen on the Cover: KISS-FM morning show host, Angi Taylor training humans on earth and I’m so for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with TEAM PAWS. proud to run for the animals and Photo by: Caitlin Lisa Photography the people who save them. This year is all about rockin’ the blue savethedate bib. GO TEAM PAWS!!!” COVER STORIES December 6 & 7 26 TEAM PAWS HEROES | Racing to Save Lives 36-Hour Holiday 28 Nine Lives Club Adopt-a-Thon 30 Why I Race for TEAM PAWS 11 a.m. Elite Athlete Michelle Stoffel PAWS Chicago 32 TEAM PAWS Duos Adoption Center 33 TEAM PAWS Shepherds 10 The Gold Standard for No Kill | Transforming Animal Welfare February 28 12 Austin Pets Alive Animal 14 MN SNAP Magnetism 36 Pet Health | Do You Know What’s in Your Pet’s Food? 7 p.m. Galleria Marchetti

IN THIS ISSUE Spring 2014 5 From the Chair 36-Hour Holiday Adopt a Homeless Pet Adopt-a-Thon PAWS Chicago 8 For the Love of Gus | Favorite Goods for Dogs Adoption Center 16 Beach Party Run for Their Lives May/June 2014 18 PAWS Chicago Spotlight | Melissa French Angels with Tails 20 Around PAWS Chicago 12 – 4 p.m. 20 North Shore Adoption Center Michigan Ave & Oak St. 20 Spring Adopt-a-Thon For the past five years, Angi Taylor has 21 Angels with Tails been the voice that wakes up Chicagoland 22 Summer Kitten Adoption Challenge alongside Brotha Fred as morning co-hosts June 8 22 Governor Quinn Signs Animal Welfare Laws of 103.5 KISS-FM radio. A runner for most Run for Their Lives 23 Subaru and 101.9 The Mix Partner with of her life, Angi recently completed her first 8k Run/4k Walk PAWS Chicago to Save Lives full marathon – the Bank of America Chicago 9 a.m. start 24 Kids Corner Marathon – with TEAM PAWS. She also Montrose Beach 34 PAWS Chicago’s Emergency Response to Oklahoma donned the distinguished blue TEAM PAWS singlet in the 2012 Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon 40 PAWS Chicago + Merrick Pet Care Partner to which she completed on behalf of Dre, the July 24 OPEN 24 HOURS │ WEBCAMS │ ALL-SUITE │ AIRPORT PARKING Improve the Lives of Pets four-year-old she adopted from PAWS Beach Party 42 Memorials & Tributes Chicago at an Angels with Tails event. 6 p.m. Two Chicago Airport Locations 51 Rutherford Needs a Home | A Gertie’s Fund Spotlight Inspired by her love of animals, Angi has Castaways at become an avid supporter of PAWS Chicago, North Avenue Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Chicago Midway (MDW) Beach Boathouse emceeing the annual Animal Magnetism (847) 678-1200 │ Paradise4Paws.com │ /Paradise4Paws event and volunteering time with her daughter November 2014 as a part of PAWS Chicago’s 12 Strays of Christmas. But, running is where Angi finds Fur Ball Tell them that her balance and inspiration to do more to help 6 p.m. PAWS Chicago sent you! save the lives of homeless pets. The Drake Hotel

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8 Cornerstone 1: Mission & Strategy W hen looking for Gold Standard organizations in animal welfare, a mission statement that is committed to No Kill is the first thing to consider. Assess whether it is broad enough, whether it is realistic in scope, and whether it is active and solutions- based. Beyond the overall mission, the organization must demonstrate strategic thinking and capability.

Key Questions • Ask the organization what their overall mission is and how they plan to reach it. Ensure that their priorities align with yours. Listen for action words and results. • Evaluate the leadership and whether they have a history of growing businesses or nonprofit organizations; whether they have a depth of knowledge about how to optimize resources and maximize impact; and whether they have shown a commitment to the No Kill movement.

or more than a century, homeless pets were killed on a massive scale behind closed doors in animal shelters. The No FKill movement has brought light to this tragic epidemic, prompting Cornerstone 2: people around the country to get involved, save lives and change the Transparency status quo. Gold Standard Transparency is a frequent buzzword, But transformation requires leadership, innovation and action. With an but organizations must actually live it ever-growing number of animal groups in the marketplace, PAWS Chicago to be Gold Standard. Publicly reporting has received frequent inquiries from individuals about how to conduct their detailed programmatic results for due diligence and ensure their local shelter is effective, sustainable and and financial statements should be committed to the right practices. standard for all nonprofits. It provides Thus began the process of developing the Gold Standard for No Kill, insight into whether the organization is designed to assist consumers with asking the right questions to ensure that effectively stewarding resources, making their support for animals is maximizing lifesaving impact. The following an appropriate impact, and operating in are important Gold Standard cornerstones to consider, as well as a spotlight a sustainable manner. on two No Kill organizations making a tremendous impact in their communities: Austin Pets Alive and MN SNAP. PAWS Chicago magazine Key Questions will continue to feature leaders and innovators in the field. • How does the organization present NO KILL This Gold Standard for No Kill document will continue to evolve as itself in the public space? Is it easy individuals and organizations around the country continue to contact us to find detailed information on their with questions and to provide improved feedback on its application in the program results and financials? T ransforming Animal Welfare real world. • For larger, established organizations, consult Charity Navigator for a rating on financial effectiveness and by Alexis Fasseas Email [email protected] with questions you have on transparency. Gold Standard charities applying the Gold Standard for No Kill to your community. will be rated 4 Stars in both categories.

Continued on page 12 10 11 Austin Pets Alive Every year, the dreaded kitten season T aking No Kill to Texas brings waves of litters into shelters and many are ultimately killed. TNR programs are proven solutions to kitten overpopulation. Dr. Ellen Jefferson With Austin Pets Alive (APA) in the lead, Austin, Texas has become Key Questions: the largest No Kill community in • How many spay/neuter surgeries is the nation. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, a the organization performing on the pets of the general public and are they veterinarian, joined the advocacy targeting those surgeries to low- organization in 2007 to change the income families, providing them for fact that 14,000 pets a year were free or low-cost? Spay/neuter surgeries being killed in Austin, with only 50 performed on owned pets (compared percent of pets making it out of the to adoption program pets) is key to city impoundment facility alive. Just reducing pet overpopulation. six years later, they are saving more than 90 percent of the animals in their community. • Where are the services being provided? Austin Pets Alive’s success has built off of the Emancipet Spay/ Are they convenient for low-income families or is transportation offered? Neuter Clinic that Jefferson founded in 1998. At the time, the city shelter was killing 85 percent of the animals coming in. By providing • How robust is the organization’s spay/neuter for low-income families, Emancipet was able to help TNR program? bring intake down and continues to target 15,000 spay/neuter surgeries per year in low-income communities, now operating II. Comprehensive without Jefferson’s oversight. Adoption Programs APA started as a grassroots effort with a robust foster program. Incorporating Best Their approach was to take in only those pets who were on the Continued from page 11 Practices in Shelter euthanasia list at the city shelter. “What we found by looking at Medicine those animals only is that there were certain groups without a safety • Look at Guidestar to evaluate the organization’s 990 Adoptions are the most tangible net and that’s where we created our programs,” said Jefferson. filings. Become knowledgeable about the basics of life saving work that an organization Tiny newborn kittens, called “Bottle Babies” (because they are nonprofit reporting so you can determine if Fundraising can perform. But many animal not yet able to eat on their own), were the largest single group and Administration percentages are appropriate for the shelters have a long and continued APA targeted because of the staggering statistic: more than 1,200 organization’s size and reach. history of killing dogs and cats as a kittens a year were dying. They modeled their baby bottle nursing • Ensure the organization has sustainability and is operating population management tool. The No program after the local Wildlife Center, where babies were set up in within its means. Being able to say ‘no’ can be more important Kill movement was founded to end rooms with volunteers, feeding from cage to cage on 24-hour shifts. than saving every life if the long-term viability of the this inhumane reality and hold private APA started small by launching their Bottle Baby program in a organization’s lifesaving would be compromised. shelters accountable for dedicating trailer. But by 2011, the city shelter moved to a new building and their resources to saving lives. Many Austin Pets Alive was able to move into the vacated facility. That is of these traditional “open door” kill now home base for APA’s innovative lifesaving programs. They will shelters have adopted the language of save 2,000 Bottle Babies this year. No Kill, but have not yet reformed and APA also has a Ringworm Ward for cats and a Parvo Ward for adopted these lifesaving practices. If puppies, both quarantined from other shelter populations, and a dog Cornerstone 3: you are committed to building No Kill behavior program. The Parvo Ward treats around 500 dogs each Programmatic Effectiveness at communities, it is essential that you ask year with an 85 percent survival rate for the often-fatal disease. Building No Kill Communities important questions below to determine Last year, APA surpassed the 6,000 adoption mark on a $2.5 Developing programmatic expertise and operational whether a shelter you want to support million budget. With a robust foster network, APA will have up to excellence is critical to creating change. There are three core is really living up to the expectation of 1,000 animals in foster at a time during peak season. Typically two- programs essential to building No Kill communities. Gold saving–not killing–homeless animals. thirds of their shelter population is in foster homes. Standard organizations will be top performers in at least one With weakened immune systems APA’s work is not done. They have reached No Kill status, but of these sectors. from stress and exposure to disease, now they have to sustain it. This will require a capital campaign homeless animals present a myriad of for a new building in the coming years, since their lease on the old I. Affordable and Accessible Spay/ illnesses. The most essential component city shelter will expire in 2015 and will not be renewed due to its Neuter Programs for Low-Income of an adoption program is the field dilapidated condition. Families ANd Trap, Neuter, return (TNR) of shelter medicine, with a trained for feral cats veterinary team working to provide each Free and low-cost targeted spay/neuter in low-income pet with the treatment and rehabilitation communities is critical programming for any organization necessary so that they can be ready looking to make major transformation toward No Kill in To read more about Austin Pets Alive, for adoption. their community. visit austinpetsalive.org. Continued on page 14 12 MN SNAP Continued from page 13 For an organization to be No Kill, Saving Lives Through Spay and Neuter it must save all healthy, treatable and rehabilitatable animals and feral cats. Cornerstone 4: A common rule of thumb is that they Volunteers & Community In only a few short years, MN SNAP always willing to help. As much as anything must have at least a 90 percent save The most essential foundation for any animal welfare (Minnesota Spay Neuter Assistance Program) else back then though, they were a real live rate, meaning that at least 90 percent organization is engaging the community in the cause of has made a big impact for homeless animals. success story; something concrete to show off of animals taken in make it out alive. homeless pets. It is the public that will adopt, volunteer, Every day, they take strides toward fulfilling as we tried to convince people that what we and raise funds and awareness about the number of their mission, “To help end the suffering and were suggesting was achievable.” Key Questions: homeless animals in need. Gold Standard organizations death of companion animals in Minnesota due MN SNAP has focused on the most • Assess the shelter’s data to know how to inspire people to join the cause and help! to pet overpopulation…”, by providing high- important spay/neuter population: providing determine what percentage of They invite the public into all aspects of the organization quality, affordable and accessible spay and subsidized services for low-income families animals leave the shelter alive. and have nothing to hide. neuter surgeries to their state’s underserved who could not otherwise afford the procedure. • Evaluate the shelter’s physical populations. Since starting surgery on April They are currently on pace to perform more spaces to determine whether there Key Questions: 21, 2010, MN SNAP has spayed or neutered than 15,000 surgeries this year. They operate are enough isolation areas to treat • How vocal is the organization about the plight of homeless more than 38,000 animals. This has all been a spay/neuter van that has hosted nearly the wide range of disease that animals? Do they rally and motivate the community to get accomplished on a start-up nonprofit’s budget 1,000 clinics at 140 different sites. Starting presents itself in shelters. In more involved? Are they frequently on television, radio and in of less than $400,000 annually. in early 2011, with the addition of a second progressive shelters, animals will print, discussing animal issues and raising awareness? surgical team, the vehicle is out-performing be housed in suites with bleachable • Are trained volunteers able to help every aspect of the surgeries seven days a week. In early 2012, flooring and wall surfaces and organization, or are there areas where the volunteers are a third team was added at a stationary clinic isolated air flow. not permitted? four days a week, working directly out of the • Do they have a robust shelter Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC) medicine program where they Alexis Fasseas is Editor-in-Chief of facility. “This allows us to brag that we provide are treating diseases like ring PAWS Chicago magazine and helped 11 days of surgery per seven-day-week,” worm, parvo, all upper respiratory found PAWS Chicago in 1997. She is jokes MN SNAP’s newly minted Executive a member of the Bar, but her Britt and Rick Gage disease, calici, heartworm, mange Director Dana Andresen. and other common illnesses in career is focused on strategy and management in the business sector. In late 2009, Britt and Rick Gage decided In 2012, MN SNAP purchased a building shelters and perform orthopedic to shift their animal welfare focus to spay/ in the heart of North Minneapolis, one of the surgery, necessary dentals and neuter after meeting with MN SNAP’s founder, most socioeconomically challenged areas in other surgeries? Kim Culbertson, DVM. The goal was to address the entire country, where they are planning to • What is the shelter’s return policy? the tragic pet overpopulation epidemic in their open a permanent Spay/Neuter Clinic. They A No Kill should require that any community. “The best estimates we were able are in the process of kicking off their first adopters bring the pet back to them to get our hands on at the time suggested capital campaign to build-out and operate in the event that the adopter can no that between 85,000 to 100,000 companion their Clinic. longer care for it. animals a year were being put down in Beyond their spay/neuter focus, MN SNAP Minnesota, primarily due to overcrowding. has worked to usher in progressive change to III. Innovation & With just over 5 million people in the entire their community. They successfully lobbied, Leadership in Animal state, that number seemed way out of educated and advocated for a rethinking of Welfare to Challenge balance,” said Rick. The large, traditional open how feral cats were handled in Minneapolis; the Status Quo and door kill shelter in the area was taking in over efforts that ultimately saw the Minneapolis Initiate Change 33,000 pets each year and killing around city council unanimously pass a Trap While lifesaving programs 40 percent while working with a budget Neuter Return (TNR) ordinance amendment are essential to building No Kill of over $12,000,000 annually. The Gages in September of 2013. Modeled after the communities, model organizations were convinced that a massive change was successful Cook County TNR ordinance, PAWS also innovate and provide leadership needed, and utilized their business skills, their Chicago worked with MN SNAP to facilitate that can be shared within the animal resources, and their connections to help Dr. meetings between Dan Niziolek, Director welfare field at large. Kim make MN SNAP a reality. MACC, and Dr. Donna Alexander, Director of Hearing about PAWS Chicago’s successful Cook County Animal & Control. TNR Key Questions: spay/neuter program, the Gages, Dr. Kim, ordinances are proven to be the most effective • How has the organization and a handful of other early MN SNAP way to reduce cat and kitten overpopulation. responded to challenges and Angels, made several trips to Chicago in the In less than three and a half years, MN SNAP innovated to solve problems? founding days of their organization. “PAWS has become the leading spay/neuter voice • Is the organization perceived as was so inspiring for us in those early days,” in Minnesota. a national leader in a particular Britt remembers. “They were supportive and program or arena?

To read more about MN SNAP, visit mnsnap.org. 14 Cabana Hosts The Cabanimals Bonnie and James Spurlock Beach Party Nancy and Michael Timmers Captain Sponsors Peter and Paula Fasseas Friends of Mr. Itchy Emcee Bill Kurtis with Nancy Officer Skipper Sponsors Co-chairs Renata & Robert Block with Hinsdale Pet Memorial Services and Co-chair Virginia Stafman Merrick Pet Care, Inc. Whisker Docs Virginia Lee Interior Design For 11 years, PAWS Chicago’s annual Beach Susan Dixon, Covey and Magic Party fundraiser has been a seasonal favorite for pet Max C. Ziberna lovers across Chicagoland, spending a warm summer night sipping tropical cocktails aboard Castaway’s on Media Sponsor SPLASH - A Chicago Sun-Times Publication North Avenue Beach. On July 18, legendary Chicago Beach Party guests and pooches enjoy the summer evening journalist Bill Kurtis joined co-chairs Renata and Special Thanks Robert Block and Virginia Stafman in leading the event, Paradise 4 Paws which raised more than $200,000 for homeless pets. Pixuru Pups were treated like royalty with complimentary Sparenga Photography pet spa services and kept cool in the splash pool, while Darick Maasen Art guests danced and watched the sun set behind the Swirlz Cupcakes waves of Lake Michigan roll in. We look forwarding to more: forever more cupcakes “The Cabanimals” Cheri Lawrence, welcoming you aboard next July! Christine Mallul & Kim Gleeson Airline Sponsor American Airlines Cabana Hosts Bonnie & James Spurlock

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Top Individual It was a record-breaking year for the PAWS Chicago Fundraisers: Run for Their Lives 8K Run/4K Walk. The annual pet-friendly Frank Coco event, sponsored by Zoetis, pulled nearly five thousand Deana Bond animal lovers to Montrose Harbor on Sunday, June 9, for Collette Cummins an afternoon dedicated to helping Chicago move one step Sheila Miller closer to a No Kill community. Rita Edidin The pet-friendly event was hosted by KISS-FM’s Brotha Lora Martyn Fred and “Kitchen Crashers’” Alison Victoria, who kept the Emcee Alison Victoria Courtney Magnuson crowd energized and entertained. It also featured dozens of Kim Carter activities that dogs could participate in with their owners, Kitty Wilde Title Sponsor: including; the Purina Pro Plan shelter-dog agility stunt Patricia Wall show, an interactive agility course, pet/owner stunt and Presenting Sponsor: Top Fundraising Team: costume contests, a pet painting station, and a kid’s corner. A special thanks to all of our sponsors, our hosts and Official Sponsors: The Retail Rovers supporters. Because of their generosity the PAWS Chicago The Lisa Foundation | Unleashed Run for Their Lives event raised more than $257,000. ComEd | Hindsdale Pet Memorial Services 16 PAWS CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT Melissa French Community-focused care backed by the Melissa French is – in the truest sense history,” she recalls. of the word – running down a dream. As After volunteering Director of Sponsorship for TEAM PAWS weekly for a year, French nation’s leading pet healthcare network and Athletic Events, she still pinches herself decided to start raising that she gets to combine her professional money for the organization n marketing expertise and her passion for by running a half-marathon Complete Wellness Care animals to further a mission that she is with TEAM PAWS. n inspired by every single day. “I knew that if I ran for Diagnostic & Medical Care “I feel lucky that I come into the office a cause close to my heart, it Adopt n to my dream job,” French said. “I know would keep me accountable in Dentistry/Surgery that I am exactly where I am meant to be – training and motivate me to get to the a pet from n saving lives at PAWS Chicago.” start line, so TEAM PAWS was the obvious In-house lab French manages the Run for Their Lives choice,” she said. 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PAWS Chicago Hosts PAWS Chicago North Shore Angels with Tails Adoption Adoption Center Events throughout City Raising awareness about the tragic fate that homeless pets face in shelters is what prompted This past spring, PAWS Chicago announced PAWS Chicago’s founding in 1997, and nothing exciting plans to expand its life-saving promotes the cause of homeless pets better operations and open the first satellite Adoption than adorable furry faces and four-legged friends Center in the Petco store at 1616 Deerfield Road taking over the streets of Chicago. in Highland Park. Every summer, PAWS Chicago hosts its Since the announcement, PAWS Chicago has signature Angels with Tails adoption events in jumped wholeheartedly into working with the communities across the city, partnering with retail North Shore community and is currently working stores and boutiques to showcase the wonderful to recruit volunteers, raise awareness about pets available in shelters. Sponsored by Merrick adoption and fundraise for the Adoption Center’s Pet Care, these premier adoption events feature WAYS YOU CAN HELP build out. The organization is currently hosting hundreds of adorable homeless cats, dogs, adoption weekend adoption events in Highland kittens and puppies from local shelters and VolunteeR Park as well as volunteer training sessions to rescue groups – each one eagerly waiting to PAWS Chicago is currently hosting monthly volunteer training events to prepare for its opening. To date, those adoption meet their new families. These new unions could prepare for the opening. > Sign up for a session today by contacting events have been incredibly successful, finding be seen up and down Michigan Avenue and Oak [email protected]. homes for 95 homeless pets, which underscores Street, on the streets of Roscoe Village and along the importance of this new Adoption Center. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Square. DonatE In this new market, there is limitless life-saving Supported by hundreds of volunteers, these PAWS Chicago needs to raise funds to open and operate this new potential. life-saving events help to raise awareness Adoption Center. Your donation of any size will help. > Donate today at The North Shore Adoption Center in Highland around the issue of pet homelessness and the pawschicago.org/donatenorthshore. Park is expected to open in 2014. This new importance of adoption. This summer, the Angels NamE A Room Center is an opportunity for PAWS Chicago to with Tails events resulted in new, loving homes PAWS Chicago is looking for generous individuals and corporations to name save more lives and expand its No Kill mission for 134 pets at PAWS Chicago. the dog suites, kitty condos, welcome center, and patio spaces in the North by focusing on uniting families in the northern Shore Adoption Center. > Contact Kaitlin Allen at 773.843.2500 or suburbs with homeless pets at risk. It will be [email protected] to learn more. modeled after PAWS Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption Center, which features custom cat Spread the Word Become a PAWS Chicago ambassador. Get your friends on-board, spread the furniture for kitties to climb and perch, and dog news through your social media network, and invite your neighbors to attend suites with windows, beds, toys and piped in one of the Highland Park adoption events at Petco. > Contact Kaitlin Allen music. Each pet will be well socialized and cared at 773.843.2500 or [email protected] to learn more. for, and dogs will receive multiple walks each day by loving volunteers. ADOPT Join PAWS Chicago at adoption events at Petco in Highland Park and meet Go to pawschicago.org/northshore for updates and join the adorable PAWS puppies, dogs, cats and kittens who will be available for community of supporters who want to help PAWS Chicago adoption and are looking for their forever homes. > Visit pawschicago.org expand the vision and save more homeless pets. for event dates and times.

New Homes Found for 125 Homeless Pets

With the warm weather comes breeding season and waves of new puppies and kittens inundate shelters. To address this crisis, PAWS Chicago designed a 36-Hour Spring Adopt-A-Thon to save more lives, raising awareness about the importance of adoption.

This year, the annual event held on June 21 and 22, was a terrific success. The Adoption Center was bustling with adopters throughout the day and night, who met their new best furry friends during the adoption marathon. By the close of the event, 125 wonderful pets had found loving homes.

Congratulations to all of the new happy families who were united at PAWS Chicago. 20 Around PAWS Chicago Around PAWS Chicago MORICI, Attorneys at Law FIGLIOLI & ASSOCIATES Hundreds of Kittens Saved in CHARLES A. WALLACE Annual Kitten Attorney at Law

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Governor Quinn Signs Important Animal Welfare Laws Successful Practitioner of the Compassionate Side of the Law Pets in the State of Illinois now have some protection in place when it comes to ensuring their humane treatment. This past summer Governor Pat Quinn signed two new animal welfare bills into law: the Anti-Tethering Bill (HB 83) and the Lemon Bill (SB 1693). The Anti-Tethering Bill was signed into law on July 20 at the PAWS Chicago Adoption Center. It’s an important step in the right direction for pet safety because it places limits on the length and type of tethers Subaru and that can be used to restrain animals. It is hoped that this will take Illinois in the direction of prohibiting tethering of pets altogether. 101.9 FM The MIX On August 17, the Governor also signed the Puppy Lemon Bill (SB Partner with Hundreds of kittens, previously at 1693) into law, focused on protecting the consumer against negligent PAWS Chicago to risk of euthanasia, are safe and animal breeders and puppy mills; specifically mandating that people Save Lives sound in new homes thanks to the who purchase animals with a pre-existing, undisclosed disease or life-saving efforts of the annual illness, get a refund, replacement or reimbursement of veterinary This summer, 101.9 FM The PAWS Chicago Kitten Challenge. costs incurred as a result. This law will also require pet stores to notify MIX joined PAWS Chicago and Subaru at 11 adoption events From mid-July through Labor customers and the state veterinarian of a life-threatening outbreak of contagious diseases. throughout Chicagoland. The Day, more than 300 kittens were events, called “Love A Pet,” saved through the hard work and There is never a replacement for a pet, but the Puppy Lemon law is also about accountability and putting pressure on pet stores to featured homeless dogs in need dedication of PAWS adopters, of loving homes. While there, volunteers and supporters, who work with more reputable pet suppliers; a detail that animal welfare advocates are hoping will ultimately help halt production at puppy guests had an opportunity to answered the call to help these meet and adopt these adorable homeless pets. This year, the call mills. The law, and ultimately the financial liability of selling sick and unhealthy dogs and puppies, will place increased financial pressure pups, win prizes from MIX on- was particularly urgent because of air talent, and test drive Subaru the warm Chicago summer; it had on pet stores, who, in large part, obtain their supply from puppy mills, where dogs are repetitively bred in unsanitary conditions without vehicles. For every test drive, a the potential to be fatal to the influx donation was made to local pet of kittens moving into Chicago’s proper food, water, shelter or veterinary care. As a result, the puppies originating from mills are often wrought with medical, genetic, and shelters and rescues, including Animal Care & Control. In total, the PAWS Chicago! Kitten Challenge placed 304 into mental issues. PAWS Chicago thanks Governor Quinn for his continued support of loving homes. Through these wonderful animal welfare laws that give a voice to these innocent pets. events, PAWS Chicago found loving homes for 26 dogs.

22 11 kids corner These kids are ffifindingi great ways to lend Jake, Claire & Ceci a helping hand to homeless animals. Jake (8), Claire (10) and Ceci (4) have a deep love for animals and an appreciation for PAWS Chicago’s efforts to find loving homes for homeless pets. They wanted to find a way to help the John L. Marsh Elementary School organization and its mission, so they decided to hold a lemonade and cookie stand during the Old Town Art Fair. The stand was a hit PAWS Chicago would like to congratulate the first and raised $120 for PAWS Chicago, which will go toward saving grade students at John L. Marsh Elementary School in more homeless pets. Chicago for collecting and donating more than 400 items from our donation ‘wish list’ as a part of their “Kindness Project.” Marsh school is located in an area with one of the highest populations of stray pets, and the students, recognizing the , wanted to do their part to make a difference. Led by their supportive teacher and PAWS Chicago community outreach volunteer Jennifer Guerrero, the first grade students went to each class to explain the PAWS Chicago mission to all the classroom and then handed out flyers asking for donations. The children were responsible for collecting and organizing the items and also recognized each donor with a special certificate of Through the perseverance of the students, and the generosity recognition. Each student even created a doggie-shaped of those who donated, they have enabled PAWS Chicago to visor to wear while carrying out their project so they would save more lives by stretching our dollars even further. be recognized as Kindness Project members.

Will At just six years of age, Chicago resident Will is well on his way to becoming a seasoned animal advocate. For the second year in a row, Will set up a lemonade stand alongside an Angels with Tails adoption event in his Roscoe Village neighborhood. He served up homemade lemonade and cookies to all those passing by looking for a snack and a way to quench their hot summer thirst. Through his efforts, he raised more than $250 for PAWS Chicago. Will is an animal lover whose interest in helping pets began by fostering, then adopting, Rambo, a cat rescued from a No Kill shelter in San Francisco. After the recent passing of Rambo, Will and his family hope to continue Proud supporter of saving lives by rescuing another cat or two soon! PAWS Chicago he signature navy singlet and TEAM PAWS logo is The Secret to Success The Life-Saving Impact of not just an indicator of an extraordinary athlete, Each January, TEAM PAWS builds its new team with the goal TEAM PAWS T but has become a vehicle for creating awareness of growing by 25 percent each year – this is growth that translates Each TEAM PAWS member pledges to raise funds between $500 TEAM around pet overpopulation to countless runners and into more lives saved. When a member joins the team, they pledge and $3,000 – all of which totals the ability to fund nearly one-third spectators at events around the globe. With each step, to compete in one of the featured races or a race of their choice in of the Adoption Center’s annual operating costs. stroke and pedal, TEAM PAWS athletes serve as a voice the name of TEAM PAWS. They then plan a fundraising strategy In 2013, the total financial support of TEAM PAWS raised for pets that deserve a second chance at life. They race based on the events they’ve chosen. the funds needed to save 2,000 cats and dogs. TEAM PAWS is an for change and strive to make a difference in the lives of There are benefits to membership. In addition to the essential component of PAWS Chicago’s ability to continue its PAWSby Keri Buscaglia thousands of pets whose lives depend on their efforts. inspiration and camaraderie of TEAM PAWS, runners can take annual growth and save more dogs and cats each year. In 2013, the team’s goal was to raise funds to save advantage of discounted athletic training, participate in dog- 2,000 cats and dogs who would otherwise become a friendly fun runs, dog-friendly bar nights, pre-race PAWSta They wake before the sun rises, training hard to log the tragic statistic by working to raise even more money (Pasta) parties and race day team hospitality tents. Get Involved miles while most of us are still in bed. They pound the streets from its fundraising efforts. Set a new goal. Accomplish a milestone. Be inspired. Get of our neighborhoods, well after dark, because after a long In addition to its impressive life-saving financial Who Competes for TEAM PAWS? involved and save lives. day there’s nothing better than the rhythm of feet striking accomplishments, TEAM PAWS has garnered some TEAM PAWS members share a united goal of racing to save PAWS needs your support, whether you are an existing team pavement. They are members of TEAM PAWS, one of the impressive accolades in the athletic arena as well. It is one the lives of homeless pets. They range in age from 16 to 72, and member, volunteer, fan club supporter, past member of the team fastest growing charity endurance fundraising teams in of only seven Official Charities in the Bank of America come from all walks of life. The team’s experience ranges from or are looking to sponsor or donate to the team. Join TEAM Chicago Marathon and is one of the largest teams in seasoned marathoners to masters who have crossed dozens of PAWS and be a part of the change to make Chicago a No Kill city. the nation, and they are proud to be pushing their bodies, the race. This elite charity status has made the TEAM finish lines, not just here in Chicago, but as far away as competing around the world in support of PAWS Chicago and PAWS navy singlet one of the most highly honored, Kong and London. Recently, three Chicagoans raced to save lives its mission to save homeless pets. distinguished and recognizable on the course amongst in Berlin, Germany! Chances are you’ve seen them, either on the lakefront, runners and spectators. Many members of the team are trained PAWS Chicago plowing out a solo run, or in a pack, training together, under volunteers, pet foster parents and adopters, while others use one name and one cause. The goal? Support PAWS Chicago running as their way to support the cause. and change the world for homeless pets by being their advocate, one step and one race at a time.

Registration for the team opens January 2014. Visit teampaws.org to sign up and start saving lives. 26 TOP FUNDRAISER Ken Gasper, 39 NINE Lives Club TEAM “I initially ran in Chicago only, but over the years, PAWS NINE have added additional races and locations as my way of spreading the word and bringing awareness Ken Gasper’s path to running started nearly 13 years ago after his friends made TEAM Lives outside of the Chicagoland area. Racing gives me an a bet as to whether or not anyone in the group could complete a marathon. With a opportunity to inform others of the mission of PAWS little encouragement, Ken registered and completed his first marathon. But it was Club Chicago, which makes me want to keep running. I the beginning of something bigger; he immediately knew he could do better and PAWS like to think of it as my two legs helping out my four- wanted to race again. legged friends.” Ken first became involved with PAWS Chicago in 2007, when he adopted his The “Nine Lives Club” was launched in 2013 to recognize dog, Lyla G. Since 2008, Ken has run more than 18 marathons and six triathlons the outstanding efforts of those who raise $3,000 or more, with TEAM PAWS, including the New York Marathon, Austin’s Livestrong, and the which translates into what it costs to save nine homeless TOP FUNDRAISER Jeff Welch, 47 Big Sur International Marathon. Ken will complete his twentieth marathon just dogs and cats. These signature members are truly before his 40th birthday. motivated by the cause and are identified by their Nine Lives Club royal blue singlets. “Running the Mt. Nittany Marathon (in State College, Pennsylvania) was challenging because it was hot, humid and hilly. But when I saw my six-year-old niece ringing her TEAM PAWS cowbell and cheering in her official “TEAM PAWS ‘PAWS Chicago Fan Club’ T-shirt, I was inspired to finish the race.” has given me the opportunity to show my love for all animals. “My dog, Jersey, was “My dog is my best friend and I believe I am truly inspired rescued from one of that every pet deserves a loving by this amazing the highest kill shelters owner, a warm home and a happy organization and in southern Louisiana knowing that my and I can’t imagine heart. It’s also inspired my children small contribution my life without her. So and awakened them to the plight of makes a difference many homeless dogs homeless animals.” makes every training and cats can be great Dawn Levine, 42 pets and will eventually step worthwhile!” TOP FUNDRAISER enrich their forever Jim Peck, 50 Christine Roloff, 25 homes. Euthanasia is not the answer. I race “Any organization that prevents suffering because I want to “I care about the protection Jeff Welch is running his way around the world, for animals is a great thing, especially spay/ of homeless animals and all in support of homeless animals. A runner most of support the No Kill neuter programs. I am not a resident of I support the No Kill his life, Jeff has completed ten marathons since 2009. mission and continue He recently donned his “Nine Lives Top Fundraiser” Chicago but think TEAM PAWS is a good philosophy that PAWS singlet in Germany, running the 40th BMW Berlin to educate the public.” represents. My inspiration way to be part of the Chicago community Marathon; then, two weeks later, he ran the Bank of Elizabeth America Chicago Marathon and will finish off the is my rescued Pit Bull, Racioppi, 27 and to raise money for a great cause!” Maxwell. I found him season with the ING New York City Marathon. He has also represented TEAM PAWS in the Goofy Challenge starving, scared and abused (the Disney Marathon), the Vancouver Marathon, on the street more than nine and the Ragnar Relay from Madison, WI to Chicago. “As a lawyer, I have a passion for animal justice and fair Jeff is inspired by the outpouring of crowd support years ago. I don’t want any treatment. Every life is precious and pets bring us endless joy, animal to go through the he receives from spectators on the course while wearing the TEAM PAWS jersey, both in Chicago even in the worst of times. Last year, my heart stopped, for an pain, suffering and and across the globe. During his most recent race unknown reason, during a half marathon training run and I was abandonment he in Berlin, he met a runner from D.C. unable to complete the Chicago Marathon on did.” who had adopted his dog from PAWS Chicago. For behalf of PAWS Chicago. Just one year later, Jeff, spreading awareness for the No Kill mission with the support of my partner and pets, I am Amy with every step is what makes it all worthwhile. poised to resume my distance running, Daniel-Moser, In addition to running, Jeff has played a stronger than ever. As I cross the finish 35 leadership role in growing TEAM PAWS, serving line, my heart will be filled with the lives on the TEAM PAWS Committee and being an we are saving.” inspiration and role model to many rookie TEAM PAWS members, both for his running skills Joseph Manicki, 35 28 and his commitment to homeless animals. WHY I RACE FOR TEAM “Fundraising and running for a “My own pets (two PAWS charity makes completing a race that cats and two dogs) much bigger of an accomplishment. have brought me so Plus the crowd support for TEAM PAWS much joy and have “As an officer with the LAPD for the past is an amazing energy boost!” gotten me through “All cats and dogs 17 years, I have made it my personal difficult times. I am deserve a loving mission to save dogs in need of rescue Kristina Jurgensen, 31 excited to be able to and work with local shelters to find raise money for such home and all homes homes for dogs in need. Combining a good cause and should experience my love of running with the TEAM PAWS participate in this the love and joy pets mission to save lives is just another way I 26.2 mile party!” can do more for these wonderful animals.” can provide.” Amanda Runnion, 30 FREDDie ACKERLEY, 46 Robin Brazy, 35 “After volunteering at PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center for two years, I decided it My rescue dog, Luna, loves to run. We began training together, was time to combine both slowly going further with each run. Not long after, I decided to my passions: running and run the Chicago Marathon for a charity and TEAM PAWS was helping animals.” a great way to honor my faithful running partner. I continue to be amazed at the work that PAWS Chicago does to Aleksandra Bush, 21 help animals all over the country, and am proud to say I am personally helping a few of those cats and dogs.”

Kendra Frigo, 41 “In every race, there is that moment that TEAM ELITE ATHLETE you have to dig deeper, push it beyond your PAWS Michelle Stoffel, 32 limits. It hurts, but nothing is close to the pain of the homeless dog’s heart that isn’t Michelle Stoffel, an all-star college swimmer, marathoner and loved, that sits in a kennel feeling lost and CHICAGO VETERINARY Committed to working with you and your family triathlon champion is also a member of TEAM PAWS. She first got her EMERGENCY & SPECIALTY veterinarian to help return your pet to good health. start when she visited the city and signed on to run in the PAWS Chicago confused.” CENTER Run for Their Lives 8K four years ago. Since that first race, Stoffel has Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (CVESC) provides comprehensive, moved to Chicago and continues to use endurance events as a platform high-quality emergency, critical and specialty care to Chicago-area cats and dogs to raise awareness for saving homeless pets. She recently extended her 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our state-of-the-art facility includes: commitment to PAWS by becoming a volunteer at the Adoption Center. Advanced Surgical Suites, Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner, “I started volunteering for PAWS because I know every volunteer effort Magnetic Resonance Imaging Center (MRI), Cardiac and Abdominal Ultrasound, counts,” she said. “I have been inspired by other members of the team who go the extra mile to volunteer.” Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging, Thermally Regulated Oxygen Cages and more. Michelle has used racing in endurance events as a platform to raise awareness for saving homeless pets and giving them a second chance OUR BOARD-CERTIFIED AND RENOWNED EXPERTS ARE READY WHEN YOUR PET NEEDS US MOST at life. To date, she has complete in four half-marathons, two full CARDIOLOGY Dr. Dylan Frederickson NEUROLOGY & SURGERY marathons and four triathlons (three of which she placed first in her age Dr. Michael Luethy Dr. Tracy Goode NEUROSURGERY Dr. Jeff Brourman Diplomate ACVIM Dr. Michael Podell Diplomate ACVS group).The highest honor of racing came when Stoffel was invited to Dr. Christina Hafemann Dr. James Hardiman Diplomate ACVIM compete in the USATriathlon Age Group National Championship this DENTISTRY & Dr. Aaron Jackson ORAL SURGERY Dr. Rebecca Patterson Dr. Zachary Niman Diplomate ACVS summer. Like most TEAM PAWS athletes, Stoffel’s inspiration is her Dr. Erin Tennyson Diplomate ACVIM rescue dog, Chopper, a five-year-old Pit Bill/Boxer mis she rescued while DERMATOLOGY Dr. Seth Thomas Dr. Steven Neihaus ONCOLOGY Practice limited to Dr. Stacia Volbrecht living in Iowa. “If it wasn’t for Chopper, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” EMERGENCY SERVICE Dr. Amy Wiedemann Surgery she said. “Because of him, I realized how important this cause is and, Dr. Jerry Klein INTERNAL MEDICINE Diplomate ACVIM Supervising Veterinarian Dr. Arathi Vinayak through it, I have taught myself dedication, friendship and that hard Dr. Seth Ghantous OPHTHALMOLOGY Diplomate ACVS work will always win. It has become a part of every aspect of my life.” Dr. Brooke Bartell Diplomate ACVIM Dr. Rachel Fluegge Dr. Jack MacKenzie RADIOLOGY Chopper is always by Michelle’s side and is her biggest fan. He has been Dr. Jason Crawford Dr. Sinyee Fok Diplomate ACVIM seen delivering her post-race flowers, giving celebratory kisses and often Diplomate ACVR sporting a TEAM PAWS tri top or singlet at her races. Her victories and elite status in the triathlon community is helping Michelle make waves Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center Emergency Care | Intensive Care | Specialty Care of change and raise awareness for homeless pets in Chicago. 3123 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60618 – www.ChicagoPetEmergency.com – 3028 773-281-7110

CVESC Ad_sept_2012.indd 1 9/25/12 3:34:54 PM TEAM DUOS FIANCÉES Daniela Hernandez, 26 & Lionel Garcia, 34 TEAM PAWS AROUND THE WORLD PAWS “TEAM PAWS means more to us than just MADISON > CHICAGO “As a volunteer, I get to see running a race. It SAN “Knowing that the animals who were strays, is about uniting a FRANCISCO JERUSALEM TEAM PAWS given up, abandoned or community with a abused, and am amazed by fundraising cause that we truly BERLIN saves so many how resilient they are and how much love they have to believe in, and working lives gives me GREAT great joy. I had give. It makes me want to do toward a goal that we everything I can for them. To WALL OF no idea that I know we can one day CHINA be a part of that is priceless.” TEAM would get so achieve making Chicago PAWS much more TEAM Laura Slivka, 28 a No Kill city.” PAWS TEAM TEAM TEAM PAWS TEAM TEAM than I give.” PAWS PAWS PAWS PAWS TEAM BOSTON TEAM PAWS TEAM MIchele Daniela and Lionel found more than inspiration, they found true love when they met PAWS PAWS Mcintire, 45 through their sisters who first joined TEAM PAWS. They plan marry in Disney World WASHINGTON in between competing in the Dopey Challenge: a half marathon and a full marathon back-to-back. D.C.

FAMILY Barbara & Jon DISNEY LAND MARRIED Julie Morrisey, 31 ROME & Travis Morrisey, 31 CHICAGO

“There’s a great SAN FRANCISCO, CA - San Francisco Marathon, Tim Peddycord / MADISON, WI > Chicago, IL - Ragnar Relay / BOSTON, MA - Boston Marathon, Jeff Fine / BERLIN, GERMANY saying we repeat a - 40th BMW Berlin Marathon, Eric Bruce / JERusalem, israel - Louis Hanna / China - The Great Wall Marathon, Brian Foy / rome, italy - Rome Marathon, Lisa Keller / lot to each other… Washington, D.C. - Marine Corps Marathon, Carrie Haubrich / Chicago, IL - Midway Fly Away 5K, Corey Marchetti / Anaheim, California Disneyland Half Marathon, Rae Goodman ‘Running changes everything.’ Running for TEAM PAWS is no I get to share this TEAM “Being a TEAM PAWS Shepherd allows me the chance to share my previous experiences different. It’s not only SHEPHeRDs passion with my son. PAWS and motivate my fellow teammates who are new to the team. As a recently new Chicagoan, changed our lives for This summer, I would it is my way to pay it forward and ensure a strong team of active and involved animal-loving the better, but also do my long runs along endurance athletes.” TEAM PAWS Shepherds are special alumni members - Vince Coraci | two-year TEAM PAWS Marathoner | Dog Town Volunteer the lives of homeless the Des Plaines River Trail in who act as mentors to the newest team members, the suburbs while Jon would forming their own pack of support. They facilitate the BEST BUDS Michele & Laura animals.” run along the city’s lake sharing of the full team experience, providing guidance “Being a Shepherd lets me share my love of animals and running with others. PAWS Julie and Travis Morrissey’s on training and nutrition, helping with fundraising and Chicago does so much to help these animals, I’m honored to help support them and spread After spending years together on TEAM PAWS commitment to TEAM PAWS, path. Post-run, we would building lifelong friendships. the message to as many people as possible that ‘pets are worth saving!” and volunteering at the PAWS Chicago Adoption as well as their dedication text each other all of the - Mike Cora | five-year TEAM PAWS Marathoner | PAWS Chicago Professional Board Member to helping save the lives of Center, Michele and Laura describe their relationship details. It has been so much Vince Coraci Beth Morris homeless pets at the PAWS as “an unexpected friendship between a big hearted fun to read his reactions to “Being the Top Dog of the Shepherds program has meant so much to me because it Chicago Adoption Center, has accomplishing 18, 19, and grumpy blonde and slightly older peppy brunette.” made them invaluable assets to blossomed in ways I couldn’t have ever imagined. Not only have other Shepherds been The duo joined TEAM PAWS as a way to make the 2013 team. 20 mile training runs.” wonderful, enthusiastic resources for their “packs,” but it’s been a great surprise to see packs planning activities with each other as well. Being an athlete for TEAM PAWS is their races more meaningful and to pay forward the Barbara Cooke, 61 love they receive from their rescue dogs, Jet, Wrigley rewarding on its own, but the Shepherds program has been a tremendous way for athletes and Dex. Both women, who were named PAWS to have an even more enriching experience and has allowed us to utilize the amazing energy of the team in a positive way.” Chicago ‘Volunteers of the Year’ in 2012, were part “I am running for Team PAWS - Beth Morris | four-year TEAM PAWS Marathoner | PAWS Chicago Volunteer of the rescue missions to Moore, Okla. following a Mindy Bohmer with my mom. She is my devastating tornado. The encouragement exchanged motivation and inspiration for during their journey is the glue that holds their “Being a Shepherd means that I get the opportunity to help new runners be part of running, not to mention my love something that I’ve loved so much for the past five years. When I first joined TEAM PAWS in friendship together. That, and something they saw on 2009, it was a logical fit: I love running and love helping animals, so why not do something a T-shirt in the rubble: “Be Moore, Do Moore, Give for dogs comes largely from growing up in her that combines the two? By becoming a Shepherd, I get to help others reach their goals of Moore.” The phrase has become their life’s mantra both completing and succeeding in a marathon, and raising money for such an important household. and is exactly what they do for PAWS Chicago and cause. I also get to be part of a community of people who love running and animals as TEAM PAWS. Jon Cooke, 31 much as I do! Being a Shepherd this year has made the already very rewarding experience of running for TEAM PAWS, even better!” Mike Cora - Mindy Bohmer | five-year TEAM PAWS Marathoner 32 33 “It was truly humbling to receive such support. We appreciate this more than you could know. PAWS Chicago, saying thanks just isn’t enough!! PAWS Chicago’s Emergency You saved the lives of so many by helping our Oklahoma City shelter.” - Shana Gammill, Oklahoma City Shelter

Response to Oklahoma City The rescued cats and dogs arrived in by Sara McGaughy Chicago just five days after their world was turned upside down. And most were ready A class E5 tornado and several smaller for adoption. Those who were not spent time tornadoes ripped through Moore, Okla. recuperating in the care of volunteer foster on May 20. The devastation proved fatal; homes. By the end of the first adoption day, 29 23 people were killed and 377 others were dogs had been adopted by new families. injured. Property damages were estimated But more help was needed. Oklahoma City at $2 billion. Along with the human and still had more dogs and cats than they could financial toll, several hundred animals were handle. So PAWS Chicago volunteers made a also affected. In the 48 hours after the second trip, and this time transported 79 home- storms touched down, 150 displaced pets less pets not yet claimed by owners. There was had come into Oklahoma City’s Animal Care an increased need for resources following the and Control (ACC). two volunteer rescue trips to Oklahoma City. PAWS Chicago responded to the crisis Supporters of PAWS Chicago stepped up by by organizing a group of 16 volunteers donating money and supplies, opening their who drove eight vans to Oklahoma City homes to foster pets, and volunteering at PAWS on the Friday following the disaster. The Chicago’s Lincoln Park Adoption Center. volunteers were accompanied by members Throughout these difficult circum- of PAWS Chicago’s medical and intake team. stances, PAWS Chicago remained committed Emergency medical assistance was provided to Chicago’s Animal Care and Control (ACC). to pets in need and the group transported 76 In other words, PAWS Chicago did not take in cats and dogs from Oklahoma City’s ACC to “As an employee at the Oklahoma City Shelter fewer numbers of cats and dogs from Chicago’s PAWS Chicago’s Rescue & Recovery Center. that these pets were taken from, THANK YOU, ACC while it took in animals from Oklahoma Oklahoma City’s ACC facility, which is City. equipped to care for 400 pets, held nearly PAWS CHICAGO!!!! You gave these wonderful pets a PAWS Chicago was proud to be part of the 900 animals in the weeks that followed great chance at new and loving homes. We were life-saving efforts in Oklahoma City. As a re- the storms. The 76 pets who were rescued over capacity with dogs and PAWS made such a sult, dogs like Lettie, the first dog rescued from by PAWS Chicago alleviated some of Oklahoma to be adopted, Bethany and Karen overcrowding. The pets who were relocated difference in the lives of many! Thank you!!!” found loving, permanent homes in Chicago. to Chicago were a combination of existing - Jennie Leeper, Oklahoma city shelter Lettie is just three of the 155 pets rescued shelter residents and animals who had from Oklahoma City who have been given the recently been surrendered by their owners. gift of life, thanks to the dedicated volunteers Moore residents who lost their pets during and supporters who enabled PAWS Chicago to the storms were given 30 days to claim them, do something positive for a community that so there was no risk of taking wanted pets had been so devastated. out of Oklahoma.

Sara McGaughy is a career coach and the author of Matilda Mae: The Dog Who Needed a Name, which is available on .com. Sara is also the proud mom of a baby named Cole and Margaret, an eight-year-old Beagle mix.

Read more about our rescue mission to Oklahoma and a special dog named Griffin on our website at pawschicago.org/promise Lettie pictured with her new family and volunteer rescuer, Laura Slivka. All pets featured above were part of the Oklahoma Rescue mission.

34 35 VET CORNER DR. BARBARA ROYAL, DVM VET CORNER DR. BARBARA ROYAL, DVM

Royal Rule #3 Commercial raw foods, cooked commercial Look Beyond the Label raw foods, cooked fresh foods, and canned If you do, here’s what you might find: or unprocessed freeze-dried foods are preferable to kibble foods. : The high heat process of extruded kibble foods If you must feed kibble, choose a low-heat produces a byproduct of Acrylamides and Heterocyclic Amines, processed, high-quality meat-protein based food with greater than 30% protein. which are both potent -causing agents. PET Chemicals: There can be pre-manufacture ingredients that Appropriate and ideal aren’t required to be on the label because they were put in before pet foods for The the manufacturer got them. One big concern is ethoxyquin, a average pet should have: quinoline-based antioxidant used as a food preservative and HEALTH pesticide that is often sprayed on fish. Another is pentobarbital (typically used in the euthanization process), a chemical used to • At least 30% meat protein (and treat the food animals that has shown up in traces in meats. Do You Know What’s more like 40-60% if possible) in Your Pet’s Food? • Low carbohydrate percentage • No corn or wheat or other grains Royal Rule #4 by Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM • No soy or soy protein, or peanut Look for Products Made and Regulated in the U.S. butter In the United States, all pet food is regulated by the Food and • No unpeeled white potato Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of • No chemicals, or fillers Agriculture (USDA), and the Federal Trade Commission(FTC). It is (See ROYAL RULES #2 and #3) Being an advocate for your own health and well-being is difficult; add to also further regulated at the state level. So stick close to home when • Appropriate moisture content that staying on top of what’s best for your pet and suddenly nutrition becomes purchasing pet food. Products that are imported may have lax overwhelming. And with thousands of pet food products on the market today, Continued on page 38 it’s tough to know where to start. But the most important overall health decision you can make for your dog or cat is what you put in their bowl so it makes sense to start with labels and understanding pet food ingredients. Here are a few basic rules to jumpstart good decision-making when it comes to feeding your pet. QUALITY CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT

Royal Rule #1 Dogs, because they are carnivores and HIGH PROTEIN scavengers, have a little more leeway, but not much. Our dogs and cats are carnivores so they As scavengers, they can make do with a diet of should eat like carnivores. That means a diet shoe-leather and blueberries, but their bodies need predominantly comprised of meat protein, no grain well-balanced meals for optimal health. and minimal carbohydrates. Most pet foods today have that ratio backwards. Too much carbohydrate is being fed to our pets in the form Royal Rule #2 of grains (especially corn and wheat) and other Read, Read, Read foods (potatoes, rice, oats, and many more). Every label provides important information: This is not healthy. There are specific side effects associated with Ingredients: They should make sense to you this ratio imbalance, especially in cats, who are and not sound like a chemical factory. Remember, obligate carnivores (with bodies designed to eat and you are feeding a carnivore. This goes for treats too. get its energy and nutritional values from animal meat). These deficiencies manifest in the form of Guaranteed Analysis: Determine the dental disease, allergies, skin disorders, obesity, proportion of the three major food groups – fat, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, , protein and carbohydrate. kidney disease and more.

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Royal Rule #6 As humans we can choose to be a part of nature or Appropriate The What, the Where and the How collide against it. Medicine, nature and wellness have Moisture Buy from food companies that source their food parted ways for too long. There is a natural health in every from sustainable farms, using more natural and organic creature and I know that excellent food provides the tools Content products. Meats that come from feed lots/factory/ to maintain it. We must simply get back to the basics, pay industrial farms, etc. tend to have been produced by attention to diet, and watch our animals regain their wild Adding water to dry feeding cheap food to animals in close quarters. They are health. food does not make often given very little room to move, and don’t get normal Dr. Royal’s new book, The Royal Treatment: A Natural up for the drying effect exercise, stimulation or family connections. These animals Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets is now available in of the dry processed are more likely to have been treated with drugs and paperback on Amazon.com. For more information about kibble. Moisture is super chemicals and quite frankly, in my opinion, the stressors, Dr. Royal’s integrative approach to keeping your pets important for health, medications and unhealthy diets that these food animals wildly healthy through sensible nutrition and preventive especially in cats. Be endure cannot make a healthy body, or healthy meat. I medicine, visit RoyalTreatmentVetCenter.com careful with cats that suspect that we may find this industrial meat quality is also to blame for many of our pets’ illnesses. Dr. Royal has been wildly interested in the health will only eat kibble. benefits of appropriate nutrition for over 20 years. Her education and nutrition started before vet school It’s hard not to feel frustrated with the pet food when she worked with wildlife and zoo animals and industry and the hidden dangers of ignoring your pet’s was a copy editor for the Dr. Scholl’s Conference dietary needs. We can certainly do better. With all the on the Nutrition of Captive Wild Animals for several wheat, corn and other inappropriate ingredients we feed years. After becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine, she completed advanced courses in herbal medicine our pets, it’s no wonder our pets aren’t wildly healthy. and nutrition at Tufts University in Massachusetts.

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standards when it comes to labeling, laws and eat their fat. Simply decrease (often by half) the volume overall regulations. Unless I really know a company well, of food (good quality food) for a dog and they lose I tend to avoid foods and treats after the weight. Sometimes in just a few weeks they are down to a disaster of 2007 where more than 13,000 pets manageable size. Weight gain and loss in dogs is all about died because of poor regulation in pet food ingredients. the food. If they are not burning the calories with exercise, No Brushing Required For Dogs and Cats they need to eat even less than they would if they were Royal Rule #5 active. Simple. All Natural Ingredients No Alcohol Keep Pets Trim Cats, however, must lose weight slowly and carefully We may not know anymore what a normal weight or they can become very sick. I count weight-loss time in looks like in our pets. Recent studies show that over 50 cats in terms of months. The diet should be changed to percent of our pets in this country are overweight to provide more protein and fat and fewer carbs per meal obese. Sadly, this is, as Temple Grandin says, “when bad to really make a difference, And a slow, steady weight becomes normal.” loss over the course of a year should be a benchmark for Before After The secret to weight management and weight loss in success. general is carbohydrates. Carbs cause weight gain. The Remember, treats and everything that goes in a pets carnivorous bodies of dogs and cats know what to do with mouth are included in my rules for health. Often when protein and fat, but carbs get transformed into quick, owners decrease meals to help with weight loss, they cheap energy, which gets stored – as fat. So if your pet is quietly increase treats because they feel guilty. But treats overweight, look hardest at the carbohydrate percentage, can be very calorie dense, so beware! not the fat content of the food. If your dog doesn’t seem to be able to lose weight with One aspect of weight management that does differ careful diet regulation, ask your vet to check the thyroid between cats and dogs is the speed with which the pounds function. Many dogs have undiagnosed hypothyroid can be safely shed. Dogs are uniquely suited to lose weight conditions that hamper weight loss and affect many other fast. As scavengers, when they can’t find food, they just aspects of health over time. Order Today & Save 20% Enter the code facebook20 800-684-2600 www.petkiss.com 38 PAWS CHICAGO Why Merrick is Different PETS ARE WORTH SAVING Merrick's collection of dog recipes are made using only the freshest, locally grown ingredients. 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Britton Bob Hauschild by Tom and Connie Johnston Beverly Ann O’Donnell by Michael McNicholas, Care Associates, Joe and Dee Tortorici, and Linda Doron Adeline Cekus by Theresa Holland Tim Hawkins by Mac and Jen and she was a hospice volunteer – first visiting Gregg Fahey, Lauren Kriz, and Michael O’Malley Kathy Smith by Anne Brunetto, Carol Eagan, Jean her own, she continued the tradition. It Shirley Chaban by Brian McBride Michael, Jill, Celine, and Kris Bill Olson by Wade and Denise Johnson Hubbs, Jenn and Dan Laratta, Rachel and Chris didn’t matter what breed, it mattered the Nancy Chapman by Joyce Cooper, Mary Hoberg, Anne Henderson by Barbara MacEachron patients in their homes and later working Jake O’Tolski by Laura Lash Highet, Robert and Eileen, Tim and Megan Fodor Mary Kay Siebert, and Tom and Esther Detlefsen Mother-Vlasta HOmolkova by Peter & Ellyn every Thursday at the inpatient unit. She Charlene Padovano by David, Mari Ann, Jan and your Mary Kathy Smith by Specialty Insurance Agency Inc., dog was a part of the family. Even through Irene Checchia by Frank DeVincentis Ron Hoss by Dorinne & Susan friends at Remanco, Jan and Hank, Julie Reding, Kimberly, Eileen Enderle, Mahoney Gearheart, and Carmine and Julie Dr. W.E. Cherry by Patricia Ebbers George Hranicka by Robert Wappel expected her dogs to give too…training Kalina, Nicole, Paul, Jay and Cari (The Moose Crew) Patty Smith by Leslie Wadsworth a divorce and raising two young kids on her Annabelle (Bella) Chmiel by Mr.a nd Mrs. Elan Jacoby & Andrea McCarthy Keith Pascus by Elissa and Ira Swidler, John and Manfred Snook by Donna Wender own with very little money, she couldn’t Keith Conant by Lisa Cuseo-Ott Esther James by Dr. Kenneth James them as therapy dogs and then putting them Marjorie Seastone, Julia Wold, Marla and Steve Krause, Sheldon Snyder by Ann and Emily Percival, Arthur Kathryn Cool by Alex and the London Team, Amy Laverne Jarvis by Elaine Sarah to work providing comfort to nursing home Nina, Robert and Susan Star, and Stuart Shulruff Baron, Beverly and Tom Cable, Dan and MaryKay, Eric say no to her son’s Steve’s request to adopt Wolfinger, Andrea Wass, Aon Corporation, Diane Chester “Chet” F. Johansen by Industrial Gas Elizabeth Patterson by Karen and Bill Lundgren Cott, Harry and Carol Bonyun, John and Nancy Webster, Salmonson, Endurance Specialty Insurance, Ltd., Engineering Co., Inc. and the Robert N. Britz Family residents, hospice patients and their families. Robert Perelman by Landon and Leslie Thorne, Scott Turban, Sherry Lynaugh a sheepdog named Molly. Mary was a Jason Bennett, Karen Cullinane, Lynn Anderson, Mary Dale Johnson by Wichester Estates Buffalo Grove HOA Negro Pesantez by Maury & Donna, and Bruce Lord, Susan Shure, the family of Scott and petite lady, all of 4’-10” and 90 pounds, Walkenhorst, Natalie R. Firestone, Pam Hunter, Rick Issie Johnson by Glori Rosenson My Mother came to know PAWS Suzanne, Barb, Lynn and Barry Paula Clar, and the New Trier Athletic Department and Carla, Smitty, Teresa Reames, Tracey Isaacson, Linda Alice Evelyn Jones McCollum by Shure Incorporated Chicago through my PAWS dog Luke. She Jacqueline Phipps by Sarah L&L Doris Solomon by David and Barbara Clark, so the sheepdog would be quite an Cool Milliken, Ryan Keller, Adele, Kathie, and Sharon Dorothy Kaplan by Belle R. Waldfogel Michael A. Piekarski by Diane Smith David and Helen Koetz, Lori and Alfred Wade, Janet M. Craig by PSJH Laboratory Katarina by Derrick Willer was very supportive of PAWS Chicago’s Bea Rhea Platt by Martina Charlotte Jonsson Marshall and Barbara Miller, and Phyllis Weir endeavor. Molly proved to be a sweetheart Glen Crick by Sarah Follmer Melvena Keys by Gary Yeager, George Manak, and was a major part of the family who was Marie Crowley by Beth Prezembel, Richard and Pamela Linda and James Owens, and Mandy Hunt No Kill mission and I know she would be Continued on page 44 Devermann, Village Buick GMC, and Wade Rodgers Dorothy Klimaszewksi by Diane and James Barnes, tremendously honored by the gifts given in dearly loved. Crystal by Michael Charnota Beverly and Gene Sawinsky, Doreen and Frank Max Doyiakos by Jody Gomez Chambray, Pamela Bishop, Peg Brown, Donna Klinger, her memory.” As her kids grew into adults, Mary was Kyle Patrick Eagle by Pam, Rick & Rachel Karen, Byron, Alex and Laura (and Delilah), Kathleen working full time and enjoyed traveling, so Ekaterina by Jennifer MacArthur McLeod, Lance and Dawn Archer, Marie and Bob – Joanna Mallers Lisa Koziol Ellis by Leigh Barrett Pangman, Mary Rhodes, and Wayland Archer In Memory of Kathryn “Katie” Cool was born on December 22, 1983 a dog of her own wasn’t the best option. and lived in Hoffman Estates. She graduated from William Instead she spoiled her grand-pups with Kathryn Cool Fremd High School in Palatine in 2002 and received her treats galore! Home baked peanut butter Certificate in Massage Therapy from Harper College. doggie treats were a favorite amongst the In Memory of Charlene Padovano is remembered as a kind She also loved horses and, at the age of 67, Katie was a kind and caring person who loved working mixed breeds and the wheaten . and compassionate woman. Family was always finally got the chance to ride for the first time on with animals, people and children. After serving as the Mary’s last years were spent living in Charlene Padovano first in Charlene’s life and her two daughters, a vacation in Montana. “She was thrilled and gave primary caretaker for her grandmother for three years, Lincoln Park near North Pond. On nice Sandi and Kim, were her priority. She worked at the thumbs up as she got off the horse,” said her Katie began working at Minee-Subee Day Care and later days she could be seen sitting by the pond Maine South High School for 26 years and became daughter, Kim. “We were so glad that she got that Bright Horizons Child Care. She will be remembered by waiting for the next dog to come by and the confidant of many teenagers throughout her chance before her health failed.” her compassion and drive to always help those in need, be it say hello. Every week she had a story of career. She loved working with kids. Charlene and her family have been great friends, family and especially animals. her new favorite dog, their name and their Charlene also had a passion for animals, which supporters of PAWS Chicago. They donated She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Linda and breed. She once said “I can read a dog’s she passed along to her daughters. She was the items to help the animals PAWS Chicago saved Don Milliken; sister, Jenny Cool-Perik; brother-in-law, Troy mind.” for which we all asked “how so?” kind of person who wouldn’t hesitate to stop her from Hurricane Katrina and continued to follow Perik; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her and she responded “I always know when car in the middle of the road if she saw an animal and support the organization ever since. Her family and friends, Katie is also deeply missed by her special they’re hungry!” Mary may not have been in need. Charlene had dogs for most of her life family selected PAWS Chicago as an organization four-legged friends, Smudge, Ripsi and Moe. Katie’s family able to reads dogs minds, but she certainly and then graduated to “grand-dogs” (as she liked to receive gifts in her memory because of the felt the best way to honor her life and love of animals was to read their spirit. to call them). She received great joy in babysitting opportunities PAWS creates for homeless animals request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to PAWS Paws Chicago was a natural fit for her grand-dogs and spoiled them to pieces. They and also because of its No Kill mission. Chicago – an organization they feel has a well established Mary’s donations as she passed on. She always brought a smile to her face and were a great reputation for excellence and is a No Kill shelter. would be so very proud of the many comfort during her battle with cancer. dogs she helping as her love of them is continuing on. 43 Memorials & Tributes

In Memory In Memory In Memory of of of PAUL RICHARD BLACKWELL Lowell Suzanne Dean Sears Mr. Blackwell, Rutan Thank you for sharing your love of literature and the English language with all of us at St. Ignatius. You have left a lasting legacy in so many of your students, who you inspired with your passion for the written word. Without Gifts made in memory of people (continued) your influence, PAWS Chicago magazine might not exist. In appreciation, Helen Soloway by Karen & Ken Rosenberg Virginia L. Walker by Vee and James Nolan, Alexis Fasseas Georgia St. Germaine by The Kalamazoo Nicole Bosak, Dean and Gail Starr, Pat and Stuart Regional Chamber Foundation Malsch, Cheryl, Sara and Augusta Rose, Allan and JoAnne Stephens by Jackie Ann Thellefson, Arlene Lane, David Walker and Robert D. Stevens by Laurie and Chris Sonia Schoenfield, Frank Kuper, Gail Finegan, Patrick Sullivan by Paul Curtin Joseph Serio, Lauren Cerniglia, Michael and Riley Sullivan by Linette Atterbury Patricia Smith, Rudolph and Marilyn Lading, Leonard Suslick by his daughter’s friends Susan Mokry and Mark Allen, and Tina Link and Susi and Michael Hartman Michael Vallortigara by Ilene Lerose In Memory of In Memory of Joan Swift by Northern Trust Company Leroy Walker by Gerald and Sandra In Memory In Memory Lisa C. Taliaferro by Ellen Chamberlin and Charlie Santerelli, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes and Mark Davis John William Gallmeyer, Bradley Warner and Elisabeth Turner, Family, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Walker of of Charles and Meredith Nelson, Elizabeth Hunter, Louis Watson by Karen Burggraf Elizabeth Lee Haxall, Elsie and Steve Aubrey, Frederic Tripp Watson by Anita Denz, Charlotte Bradbury and Constance Gemmer, Harriet S. Riegel, Jamie and Bob Hamor, and Jay Ambrosini Mark Davis was the beloved husband of Keith Mark Johnson, Jody and Frank Adams, Kurt and Deborah Alyssa Weaver by Gordon Weaver Laurie Demma Davis. His greatest passions John William Bradbury was a Jacobson, Leonora Sheeline, Linda Noelle Cabot, Lisa John and Ruth West by John and Michael West Pascus Ben-Zeev, Louisa Stiles Levy and Dr. Nelson Levy, Riley Westfall by Colleen Mesenbrink were dogs, cigars and golf. Dogs, however, beloved husband, father, grandfather hadaway Louise W. Lamphere, Margaret and John Ottman, Rita Wight by Karen Berkowsky and Family Mary Caroline Frey and Jim McKay, Mary McAuliffe, Carolyn Williams by Martina Gualino were his favorite. It all started with Nicky, a and friend to the animals. John Nicholas and Anny Noyes, Nina and Ogden Hunnewell, Biggie Winer by Patricia Silver Papillion they decided to get after Laurie’s dog was a resident of Wilmette, IL. He Sandra and William Powel, Terri Vogel, the Schultz/ Marcella Wrobel by Joyce DeSomer and Julie Sims Hays Family (George, Pam and Alex), Trimble and Neal Edward Yastrow by Clff Perry Lucy passed away. Lucy’s passing left a great attended the University of Colorado Stamell, William and Lucy Lacasse, and Lydia Mason Thomas Yollmann by Elizabeth Malik Ron Thornton by Ninnie & Papa Barbara Zemek by Heather & David Oakes void in which Mark knew a new pet could help and graduated from the Business Bessi F. Trepina by Rose Mary Woodley Raymond J. Zittman by Robert Urbaniak fill. They noticed a Papillion on that month’s School at Michigan State University. Yasha Turetzky by Mary Niehaus Laura Zuncic by Topco Baskin Turner by Lacy Savage page of their PAWS Chicago calendar and felt He proudly served two terms of it was a sign. Longtime PAWS supporters, service in the U.S. Army and moved Nicky and his “parents” attended the very first on to own a company that leased Gifts made between March 1, 2013 and July 1, 2013 Fur Ball event, held at ESCADA. They had a railroad tank cars. He was the in honor of the following people In Memory of fabulous time and Nicky, looking his best in a cherished husband of Mary Nolen Marla Minuskin, DVM spiffy tuxedo, was featured in Skyline Magazine. Bradbury, the loving father of Julie Marsha Adams by Hayley Wolfcale Adam Diederich and Lucy by Colleen Harvey Kathy Albright by James Pszanka Connie Dilger by Lori Dilger Mark and Laurie got a kick out of the fact that (Kurt) Miller, Cynthia (Antonio) Kaitlin Allen by Gregory C. Cameron Harry Dobrow by Mary and Christopher Chranko, Co-founder of Family Pet only Nicky was featured in the newspaper, Miranda and Lisa (James) Schreiber Will Alter by Joey Rosenblum Monte Washington and Steven R. Dobrow Lori Anderson by Lisa O’Malley Theresa Drapala by Kris (and Missy) Animal Hospital not Mark. and the adored grandfather of Nolen George Andrews by Niki Anos Mary Drevant by Chaucer After welcoming Nicky into their lives, and Grace Miller and Benjamin, Lucy Bella’s Birthday by Duke’s Dream Team Joseph Durepos by Clare Durepos April 17, 1960 – May 3, 2013 Rabbi Batshiva Appel by Karl Riedl Joe Dvorak by Katie & Boots Mark & Laurie rescued a dog from Wisconsin and Nicholas Schreiber. Dr. Erica Aronson & Mr. James Lopez by Jake David Edelfelt by Dan and Cory A tribute from Family Pet Animal Whipp & Brady Petersen, Larson Financial Eliza by Auntie Janette named Maggie, a beautiful red Poodle. “He John was a huge animal lover. He Aunt Elaine by Lisa, Leslie, Jared, Jenna and Noah Julien Fagel by Isaac Warshaw Hospital to our beloved loved dogs and his favorite name was Barbara Balsam by Hugh Balsam Alexis Fasseas by Bernice Pink carried her around like a child and referred Bud and Terry Phillimore by Marla Gordon Bobbi & Rob Feldgreber by Susie & Stewart co-founder, Marla Minuskin, DVM: to her as his daughter,” Laurie recalled. When “Midnight”, which he gave to five of Ray Bartel by Chris and Justin Bruce Fine by Buddy Brian Bates and Luis Coronado by Dr. Curt Fischer by Jennifer Dankers Maggie passed away they decided to rescue them throughout his lifetime! His Larren and Patricia Nashelsky Wendy Foley by the Charfoos Family daughter Julie fondly remembers Suz Bates by Beth and Steve Robin French & Bare Feet Power Yoga by Ashley Pyle While Marla’s professional accomplishments are abundant and her involvement with another dog to help ease the loss so they drove The guests at the bridal shower for Elizabeth Friedel by Pammy Jean, Milo halfway to Kansas City to adopt a Poodle how he could never say no whenever Casey Becker by Jann Greenberg & Perry, Prince, and Maddy the veterinary community impressive, these are not the things that endeared her to the Abra Berkoff by All the Schafers John Friedland by Claude and John masses that love her… named Hope. They renamed her Maggie II. one of his children brought home a Georgia Biederman by Rhonda Drury Nike Fromm by Mark Fromm She loved Mark and would not leave his side pet and asked if they could keep it. Floyd D. Blanski by International Wayne Gailis by Winifred Godfrey The first thing you noticed about Marla was her smile because it practically entered the Union of Operating Engineers Keri Gathman by Jaclyn Park of the bed. John was pleased when she ended Thomas Blew by Origin Capital Eli Geleerd by Paige Ben-Dashan room to greet you before the rest of her - wide open, whole-hearted, framed by her dark Gayle Blitz by Larry and Myra Nikki Ginger and James Deaner by Jeffrey hair and sparkling fawn-lashed eyes. Next were the infamous hugs, affectionately described In 2011, Laurie was visiting PAWS Chicago up marrying her husband, Kurt, a Steven Blum by Theodore Blum Gutowski, Laura and Mike and Kristen and spotted a Poodle named Josie. Laurie veterinarian. He supported Julie Barbara Bradford and Robert Sherman by the John Kate Ginn’s First Communion by The Krueger Family as "bone-crushing.” Even the staunchest non-huggers in her life made an exception for her. D. and Leslie Henner Burns Family Foundation Deb Gold by the Mercer Chicago Office brought her home as a foster dog, and though and Kurt’s work serving on behalf of Steve Brown by Sue Hanna Goldschmidt by Rhoda Herzoff Another undeniable part of Marla's magic was her unfailing ability to make you feel that Burnham Park Animal Hospital by the Canham Family Anna Gomberg and Jason Rothstein by Eileen Betley you were the most important person in the entire world. Mark pretended to be mad and wanted Laurie PAWS Chicago’s Development Board. The Castelluccio Family by Marilyin Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Goodman by The to take the dog back, the next day he went Most recently, he was extremely Isabella Charfoos by Julie Gordon Ruttkay and Avadek Families Marla loved life fiercely, dedicating her career to saving and enhancing the lives Shui Fong Cheung by Doris Cheung Sharon Graboys by Mom and Dad out and bought toys for her and she’s been a proud of his grandson Nolan, who Chloe & Stella by Gabriela Suarez Cynthia Graham by Laura Smith and of countless animals and, by extension, their owners. To her Family Pet family she was Dr. Tara Clack by Debbie Evans Anne, Clayton, and Elizabeth colleague, mentor, sister, friend, inspiration, and touchstone for remembering our mission: part of their family ever since. They named volunteered countless hours at PAWS Carla Corwin by James Lacey Alison Victoria Gramenos and Luke Harding her Ava. When Mark wasn’t taking care of throughout high school. Julie says Ann and Paul Couchenour by Cardi Fleck by the Kitchen Crashers Team we are here for the animals. We hold dear the memories of a million laughs and tears shared North Rice by Lauren Crandall Elinor Grant by George, Nadia, Jacob and Dodo his “kids,” he enjoyed his fish pond and bird her father’s love of dogs was passed Dad by Ar Grayson by Sheila Brown over the decades, and find some solace from our grief in knowing that the good days far Dad by Kristin C. Lanigan Jeff Grinspoon by Sue, Ed and Arnie outnumbered the bad during her time living with cancer. She spent them fully - lavishing watching. on to them. “We all love animals Dad by Megan Alston and Jeff and Stephanie Sanchez In lieu of flowers, Mark’s family requested because of my dad.” Tina D’Amico by Kathryn Call Alison Gross by Gret, Lauren and all of our animals affection on her loved ones and traveling widely with her beloved husband and friends. Daughter’s Birthday by Patricia Nelson - Norman, Strider, Faye, Pickles and Evening memorial donations be made to PAWS John is deeply missed by all lucky Devin Davidson by Coco, Lillpen and Isabel Dickstein Rebecca Gross by Lucy McGrath and We can show no greater honor to Marla's memory than to embrace our lives and Hedy Davis by Ivan and Bobbi Maria and Francisco Lemus everyone (furry and not) around us with all the passion we can summon, and continue to Chicago. Laurie finds comfort knowing that enough to have known him. Carrie DeAngeles by Sallie Grubbe by Megs & Greg generously spread the wealth of love and smiles she invested in us. these gifts will help save the lives of so many Dan Delinger by Charlene Delinger Michelle Guerrero by Samuel Guerrero homeless pets in Mark’s name. Continued on page 46 44 45 Memorials & Tributes

Gifts made in honor of people (continued) In Memory of David Gupta by Marla and Mitch Gary Modes by Neal Drasga Cassie (Mama Cass) Splain by Rebecca Stern Gifts made between August 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013 Louie Carlton Linda Hanson by Holly Tesch and Susan Polachek Molly by Kelly Kennoy Patricia Spratt Bauer by Freebear and Joan Harris by Dorothy Sharlin and Nancy Brandwein Mom by Allan Willson Freita and Joanne and Michael in memory of the following pets Timothy Lee Hawkins by Tom and Diane Kacprowicz Mom by Amy St. Expedite by Angela Repta Vince Hayner by Jeanelle Hayner Mom by Robert Bogolin Ginny Stafman by David and Ellen Stafman Alexa and Chris Heina by Deborah Clarke Moulton-Chmielewski Wedding by Guests Angela Stekovich by Frank Keller A Loving Companion by Sara BB’s dearest pets by Jamin Klotz Cece Conklin by Carol Davis Sydney Hinz by Chari Schwartz and Emerson Christopher Mountan by Mystic Celt Steve & Amy’s Wedding Day by Jim & Lin Abbey and Churchill Brown by Rebecca Bea Bell by Maria, Megan and Meredith Cecil, Foster, Diego, Eastland, Maddie, Amy and Ken Hogrefe by Dr. Monika Robinson Barbara Mousigian by Petrice Espinosa Lisa Stevens by Megan Abbey Force by Melissa and Rich Stalica Bea Rooney by Kailey Max, Radley, Zoe, Dusty, Gabby, Hobbs, Homes bought and sold by Menard Luke Moyta by Joan K. Moore Stella Strock by Northwestern Illinois Association Abby by Jean M. Galovich and Tracie Bell Bear by Tricia and Ben Kona, Lucy, Miss Daisy, Orbit, Piper, Tufu Johnson & Associates Murphy by Kelly Kennoy Jennifer Tedjeske by Bill and Debbie Hunter Abercrombie Holden by Rris & Beau by Jackie Hermie and Paloma by Chicago Dog Walkers Pam, Kali, Todd & Ali Beaumont by Nancy and Jim Celtic by Ross and Cuz Rose Houston by Beth and Benjamin Ruth Murray by Marimonica Murray Ray Tennison and Tasha by David Markiewicz Adrian, Suki, Petey, Diego, Elsa, Pascal, Stanley, Bella DeCicco by Fred and Elaine Norden Chanel Lauren by Brother Kenneth & The Jessica Beth Hubbard by Nancy Benton Debbie Muth by your IIM Family Tim and Mira by Leah and Nate Paulie, Harry Winston, Angie, Hedwig, Rouille, Bella Farnum by Patty Charley by Griffin Lyn and Frank Huckin by Ann and Lyle Dwyer the Najarian Family by The Mueller-Ingiands Virginia Tiu by Andrew Schumacher and Virginia Tiu Gemini, Meeko, Baxter, Jinx, Cali, Miss Kitty, Kali, Bella Fricano by Sam & Michelle Charlie Franger by Susan and Kelev Julia Huebner by Uncle Tom and Aunt Martha Annie Nelson by Daniel and Kristen Smith, John Judie Travers by Ann Roepke Clementine, Kitos, Claire Kincaid, Bo, Chloe, Bella Grzeslo by Gary & Rebe Charlie Grossman by Lindsie Miller Kristen Jahnke by Chris Boyle and Lori Bigus, Nobuko Hijiya and Annie Nelson Rebecca Tupuritis by Chicago Dog Walkers Maggie, Jake, Sophie, Henry, Winston, Ernie, Belle Fletcher by Winston, Mila, Charlie Luljak by Oliver, Alison and Addison In Memory of Gemma James by Helen Dohrmann Don and Beth Nesta by Matt Nesta Joan Uth by Charles, Alex, Filfil and Dylan Tabby, Steve, Ebony, Mosey, Mr. Sylvester, Angel, Mark, Nancy and Cooper Charlie St. Germaine by Patricia J. Hurley Jeff by Ilene Kaplan Barbara Nolan by Carla and Susan Josh and Betsy Utley-Marin by Kris Kridel Dallas, Moses, Pumpkin, Cassie, Summer, Mooch, Benjamin by Edelman Teammates Charlie, Sadie & Jake by Marcia Murton Bailey Simon Kirsten Johnsen by Alan Bibergall, Dag and Heather Oakes by Champ Betty Volkmar by Hanna Goldschmidt Smidgen, Minnie, Neko, Heidi, Hoover, Sammie, Benners by Angela Rossi Chelsea Damato by Rita Valerie Johnsen, Jeffrey Elkins and Vicki Kurtin Meghan O’Brien by Joan K Moore Mr. John Wallis by Joanne Terrence, Sydney,Phoenix, Egon, Hera, Brew, Benson Hall by Stephanie Morrison Cherokee by Kathy Doubek Patricia Johnson by Daniel Johnson Benjamin Olejnik and Kelsey Kinney by Mom and Jill Charlie Ward by Marget Brue Swiffer, Indigo, Mr. Tumnus, Matilda, Farley, Benson Marinelli by Everyone at DoggieWorks Chester by Mary Frances Paulina Johnson by Cris Olivia Levine by Richard Lazar, MD Wedding Guests by Aaron and Kim Levy Luella, Trixie, Shima, Abby, Number Three, Maia, Bernie Garcia by Kelly & Greg Chica by Sofia Damianos-Estes Susan E. 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Jozaitis Fred Orkin by Heidi and Jim Kirsch Wedding by Anne Sawkiw and Mark Watkins Bodhi, Kyle Jones, Jazz, Buzz, Eddie, Sampson, Flo, Bimbo von Ebers by your “Family” at Dominican Chloe Lentini-Manne by Stan Manne Irene Kaminski by Tony & Madelon Martin Sarah Pang of CNA Insurance by Wedding Guests by Keith and Terri Simpson Wrigley, Oscar, Puss In Boots, Bristow, Kahloa, Bing by Marie and Fern Lentini-Manne Eytan Kaplan by The Schneidmans Magnani Continuum Marketing Daniel Weiler by Kim Pearson Chloe, Derby, Mischa, Ozzy, Jack, Lil Wayne, Zoey, Bingo Dowiarz by Brian Mroczek Chloe Messerer by Jeffrey Messerer and Julie Olson Katie Karp by Kimberly Karp Parker by Auntie Janette Anna Weissberg and Daniel Kotsias Toby, Felix, Wally, Baxter, Gizmo, Miu Miu, Athina, Bixby by Joyce Yamashita and Caryn Chloe Newman by Lori and Alan John and Kimberly Karzen by Laura Dunn Sexton Jimmy Pawelski by Aunt Lynn and by Susan and Sarah Williams Murphy, Casey, Oscar, Ming, Lola, Elsa, Shooter, BJ by Mark Schlosser Chloe Nyari by Diane Nyari Kasturi by Vanessa Lyon Uncle Dan and Stanley Wil Wheaton by Kristy Butts Greta, Sprout, Cecil, Azaz, Peep, Murdoch, Maggie, Blanca by Faye Krygsheld Chloe Olson by Annete Champagne Lyn Kaufman by Joy, Amy and Melinda Randi Pawelski by Lynn Berk Rochelle Wherthey by Heather and Aut Lucie Lu, Mochi, Bro, Hobie, Bailey, Homer, Ozzy, Blossom Cohen by Katie Bosley Chloe Ryan by Jennifer Ryan Mike & Lindy Keiser by Jay Blasi Tommy Pawelski by Aunt Lynn & Uncle Dan, and Stanley Julie Wickboldt-Schiff by Michael Wickboldt Yin, Regis, Dakota, Maya, Jack, Baron Barack, Blue by Katie Duffy Cinco Schwartz by Lori & Alan and Toby Kendra Stevens by Mom David Peck by Paul, Debbe, Ben, Sam, Jack & Muppit Camryn Wilneff by Isabel Lucy, Ivan, Puck, Bosco, Lefty, Lucky and Roquefot, Blue Shares by Kelly James Cinder Sniger byEllen Goodman Amy Kennedy by Sean Kennedy Becky Perman and Ali Majd by Julie Pedlar Dinneen Christy and Adam Wolf by Mom and Dad Flanagan Mickey Mouse, Prudence, Celia, Sherman, Ed, Bo and Lola by Patrick Smith Circe Casey by Larry Nicholson In Memory of Avril and Hersch Klaff by Michael Sher Mary Grace Peterson by Heather and Autumn Ella Wood by Mom Pearl, McGee, George, Marmelade, Sam, Mindy, Bobo by Liza, Joel and Lou Brown Clancy by Kathie and Art and Klaff Family Foundation Robert and Jamie Pirrello by Aliza Jenny Zelle by Joe Schneider Beavis, Sofie, Bear, Shadow, Gallagher, Max, Luke, Boboli by Jim Clarise by Kevin, Sue & Amy Baxter Bailey Melinda Kleehamer by Nayra Phil Raskin by Diane Salkovich Esmerelda, Duke, Shadow, Lilo, Kobe, Trigger, Bodger Kuchta by Marianne Baltowski Cleo (Flea) Scott by Amanda DaBruzzo Maria Zeller Brauer by Kimber Nussbaum Matsuzie, Shelby, Sydney, Lily, Mala, Murphy, Bonnie by John Lyrla and Larry Michalski Cleopatra by Alison & Terry Sparks Prysak Kalista Klees by Anne Mansfield Sara Rhodes by Christine Griffin Loretta Zusel by Mike and Yvonne Spencer, Rosie, Lily, Badger, Redford, 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Auntie Candy, Uncle Bobby and Molly David and Mary Hoerster, and Liane Bertoia In Honor of Bella, and Baby by Blum Animal Hospital Bowden by Marisa Coco Mandujano by Alicia Mandujano Lauren and Jake by Karen Wadler Sandi Rosenberg by Charlotte Garfinkel and Ina Winer Ali Fields by Your Friends at Noah’s Ark Pet Supply Brady Samuels by Muray & Anne Marie Peretz Cocoa by The Berger Family Daniel Levin by Stephen Galler Ross at Domicile Consulting by Michael Kirsh the wedding of Allie Fields by Nancy and Susan Brandy by Michelle Laiss, Brian Lipner, Cody Anderson by Marie, Christine and Dillon Madeline Jayne Licausi by Kelly Peters Jasson Rothstein/Annie Gomberg by Sam and fam Alvie Klein by Marilyn Spracker Dulce Lipner and Bella Lipner Cody by Anna Toberman Lindsay and Christian by Your Loving Family Harry Rubinoff by Angie, Geoff & the Noah’s Ark Crew Amber Vedral by V Braxton by Mrs. Amanda Stapleton Cody Kaldor by Alison Anixter Andy Rosenthal & Anderson by Helene and Harvey Brewster by Sandra Kapuler Cogie Roberts by Doris Ayres Mei Ling by Jessica Gurinas Russ Marshall by Jennifer Pense and Jeff and Shelley Ross Brinkley by Joanne Copland Cohen Go by Mom and Daniel Vikki LoMonaco by the 8th Grade Team Mrs. Samuels by Astana PAS Angel by Angie and the Noah’s Ark clan Brooklyn Galati by Jennifer Remis Cokie Benedict by Derek Hailey Grace Luick by Momm and Daddy, Michael Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott Santi by Sherry Molitor Karina Grabovsky Angel Heebner by Terese, Tom, Kyle & Mei Mei Bruiser Young by Aung Marg & Barbie Colby Coletta by Jackie, Steve, In Memory of and Jack, Heather Stensby and Betty Roberts Delores Savin by Kimberley Savin Angus by Robert Nagy and Lisa Bubba Schroeder by Marianne Baltowski Alex, Daniel and Lauren Amy Mack by Betsy and Rob Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schiemann by Nancy Mangiantini Smith and Lawrence Tanner Buca Masek by Annette and Don Colby Liss by T.J. & Kerry Wilbur Woobie Dr. John MacLellan by Harley The Schwab-Reis Family by Lisa, Jonathan, Annie Schnieder by Pat Knox Buddy by Janice and Suge and Janice Seiller Cookie by Gita Trivedi Maggie Mae by Marjorie Steiner Clara and Ellie Bear, woof woof Annie Stewart by Harmony Mind Buddy Griffin by David, Kathy & Andrew Copper Berkoff by Jen, Adam & Abra Wilder Prysak Diane Makuch by Caroline Vanderoef Amanda Schwartz and Bryan Savage Body Fitness and Kelly Buddy Heath by Lauren Bianchi and Petar Ivanenc Copper by Jack & Darlene Schultz Carole Mallers by Joanna Mallers by Suzy, Jill, Marti and Judy Apollo Green by Gloria Groom Buddy Kaplan by Cindy and David Crystal by Mike Charnota Christine Mallul by Kathy Suzanne Sears by Mark Andri ch Arden by Pam, Len & Leo, Moses, Buddy Pedicone by Annie, Nancy and Steven Cujo, Lulu, Chubby, Ruby, Violet and Margaret Mancoff by Cynthia, Susy, Katy and Paul Vicki Seglin by Kathi Rodney, Betty & Judy Bugsy Tullman by Jamie and Thea, Ruthy by Shui Fong Cheung Chiarra Mandato by Barb and Chuck Gitkin Bob Sherman by Quarles and Brady Arlo Silverman by Miriam Adrienne and Dickie, Gloria and Joseph Curly Strubin by Kim Kelnosky Axel and Gracie by Nina and Rich Marcus, Judy Nancy Sterling, Phyllis, and D.C. by John Baltowski Susan Manilow by Carolyn, David, Spencer and Claire Jill Shure by Susan & Michael B.J. Manelli/Lisiecki by Harvey and Chuck Bonnie, Jim Marmalade and Remi Dado Goldberg by Erin, Jeff & Langdon Jennie Marini by Riley Patricia Shure by Wendy Babbs by Martin Keidan Buster by Leota Gajda Daisy by David Wilkinson, Kristin, Lora Martyn by Marina Panos Lindsay (Pooks) Sica by Pookie I and Autumn Babe by Ryno and the Shifrins Buster Pickus by Sarah, Max and Rachel Chris, Lily and Rosalie Betty Axelson McClelland by Betty Fisher Laura Sillers and Matt Elliott by Baby by the Legend Group Butcholo Petersen by Steve Karpenko Daisy Greco by Marianne Baltowski Marcus McHugh by Tegan Anne and George Stronach Baby Roseman by Baby Roseman’s Buttons by Richard, Shirley, Lora Dakota by Linda and Leo Jenny McKinney by the Fabrys Grace Silverstein by Cade Family and Rita and Jud Edidin and Pumpkin Rausch Darcey by Gotta Go Inc. Marcus Melnik by Anonymous Genevieve Sirota by Peder Bailey “Buddy” Kuesel by D & K Buttons, Muffins, Heather, Duchess Denver by Margaret Milarczyk Paul D. Mercier by Arnold K. Moas Anna Skinner by Aimee Skinner, Daniel Wilke Bailey Cheatham by Jill Moscato and Reggie by Scott Koorsen Dexter Gradisher by Ravelingeen Family Jesse Meyer by Anna and Chris and Amy Monroe and Phillip and Lisa Adams Bailey Healy by Lorraine E. Healy Buzz and Odie by Cindy and Larry Warner Dexter Salahub by Kathleen Warner In Memory of Emma Meyers by Zoe Prince Rachel Skolnik by Camryn Bailey Jaros by Linda Hanson Cagney Dugas by Michelle Edwards Diablo by Sandi Pollans and Ira Goodkin Gracie Hanson Emma Nicole Meyers by Olive and Davis Victor and Aprl Skrip’s 25th Wedding Bailey Keller by Lara Flejter Callie by Bob & Julie Seely Dingo Vandenburg by Martha Mia by Auntie Janette Anniversary by Judy Halteman Bailey Pijoos by Rachel Camie Valencia by Kristen and Nate Dingo by Ira Goodkin Bailey Schlesser by Alison Fields Cammie by Fran, Neal, Jessica, Diva by Grandma The Micinski Girls by the Moran Girls Holden Smith by Juan Marin Bandit by Carrie Camino Adam, Ellie and Andrew Dodger by Dr. and Mrs. James Dunlap Bandit Ferguson by Katie and Tom Candy Probst by Gail and Kathy Douglas Priddle by Judith White Bandit Havlin by Brenna Candy Schulhoff by Lisa Duchess Bailey by Mara Barkleigh by Greg Birkenbeuel and Jim Apgar Carly by Jamie Goldstein and Thomas Molinari Duck by Casey & Nina Barney Wheaten Scottie by Chuck and Mar Carmel Barkell by Nano and Hampton Dudley by Agnete J. Pfendt In Honor of Barron Lemke by Bill Card Casey by the Trinity United Methodist Church Duffer Bleck by Eugene Bleck Basia by Donna 5th through 8th Grade Sunday School Class Duggan by Ray & Joanie the wedding of Baskin Turner by Mom Casey Ellis by Barbara Benkin Duke by the Greenthal’s In Honor of Deb Gold Baxter by Anna, Matt, Lily and Pokey Cassie Splain by Gavin and Meghan Duke Garland-Paweslki by Caro Kim & Aaron Levy Baxter Cloud by Richard T. Ruzich Catty Kroemer by Monica, Jonathan, Cass & Chels Dulcinea by Aunt Vicki and Uncle Tom Deb Gold is a cherished volunteer and Continued on page 48 member of PAWS Chicago’s Development Board. In honor of her recent retirement, In Memory of OREO In Memory of Deb’s employer, Mercer, decided to give Gemini Mace a generous contribution. They knew “In memory of Oreo, for 14 years volunteering at PAWS Chicago was her you have been a wonderful part of “In losing you, I lost a part of myself. passion and that donating to PAWS our family. You have brought us The overwhelming loss, sadness, Chicago in her name would be a most nothing but joy, laughter, love, and and profound grief is beyond welcome gift. Deb loves what PAWS does a lot of “fletching” over years. We words. Our beloved, beautiful, for the animals (and Chicago) and says will cherish the memories from our smart, good, gentle, loving girl. We “It's always such a joy to match a dog annual Sante Fe Vacation and how will always remember her, miss her, with the right family. Mercer knew it you loved an adventure. You will love her and are so thankful for was my passion and knew that donating always hold a special place in our her being in our lives. Rest in peace to PAWS would be a most welcome gift.” hearts. We love and miss you dearly.” and love our sweet darling girl.” Thank you, Mercer, and thank you Deb! - Kelly, Nathan, Blaze, and – Linda Mace all the neighbors 46 47 Memorials & Tributes

Ollie Tullman by Adrienne Baskin, Beth Sadie O Ginger McDonough by Julie The Steinmeyer Family’s Cat by In Memory of Gifts made in memory of pets (continued) Wawrzaszek, Cari Meyers, James and Bonnie Sadie Obradovich by Linda Derrico Jenna Silverman and Family Spurlock, Michael, Janet, Emma, Deena, Rebecca Sadie Plack by Brian Thelma and Louise by Jessica Christensen Mr. P O’Neal Duncan by Paul Jones Heather Clark by Roberta Kodi Frantz by Everyone at DoggieWorks Max Noble by Carrie Joy & Brad and Joe, Nancy Sterling, Phyllis, and Roz Lax Sadie Waxman by Jodie and Mitch Kaplan Thombi the Dog by Rachel Wiandt Dylan by Rhea and Dick Hemingway Carley by Jon, Vivienne and Tiffany KoDo by Ron and Carol Max Schafer by Randy, Michael and Willa Onyx by The Foundation Corporate Team: Sam by Trudy Drewiske Thor Burke by Akeshia, Amber Damerow, Edie Feldstein by Beth Henrietta Braveheart Jennings by Kody by Deb and David Max Westerberg by Matt, Jennifer, Julia and Sayer Erin, Beth, Jenny, Morgan, Sarah and Mary Sam Babick by Kate Gallivan Javin Foreman, and Mechell Smith Edina Bloom by Rob Deborah Crotts & Cary Jennings Koko Alferez by Nick, Ricardo, M & M Max Wigdor by Dorothy and Annette Orange Friend by Liz Sammie by Lisa Koch Thunder Kitty by Joyce E. Markstahler Ella Marie Sanchez Soto by Robert Leshtz Henry by JC and Betty White Kuma by Marcelle Lecompte and Rick Friedman Maxie Rodriguez by Lynn Orange Grubbs by Brett Grossman Sammie Lynch by Amanda Belton Tia Christie by Deidre, Bill, Darcy, Elle Cahill Deneen by Mary Pat Cahill Henry Sadowski by Julia, Dave, Kylo by Ira Goodkin Maxine Hyde by Kay Collins Oreo by Kelly, Nathan, Blaze, and all the neighbors Sammiegirl by Adam and Marcey Josh, Noah, Hannah and Lance Ellie by Gina and Phil Sonja, John & Pippa Lacey Joyce by Cindy and David Maxx by Marlene Rotstein, Marsha, Ginny, Oscar Rich by JoAnn Revak Sammy by Sarah Frey and Leslie Scheld Tibby by Rick and Shirley Elsie by Anonymous Hercules Keller by Andi Lady by Elyse Blumenthal Morgan and Higgins, Mary and Elaine, Nancy Oscar Talkie by Scott and Karla Sammy Benach by Michael and Susan Tiger and Pumpkin by Ann Pollack Elvis Lewis by Janet, Foster, Hermione by Matt Priest Lana Sala by Larry Nicholson and Lucy, Susan, Bruce and Buddy, Mary Oso by Gracie Inacay Sammy Geisz by Kyle Rothus - Get Pet Chicago Tiger Edison by Martin Edison Jonathan, Alex and Bailey Herschel by Geoffrey Wool Leah by Jennifer Donlan Pat Cahill, Susan Stone, and Magnani Otis Ableman by Friends at CSC Sammy Kricke by Julie, Chris, Jesse & Greta Tigerlilly Butzow by Heidi Kuell Emily by Dad and Amy Hershey by Sally Robinson Leah Jones by Anna Jones Maxy by Autie Mary Otis Gallo by Rachel, Ryan and Renard Sammy Leitschuh by Twigs and Linda Tigger Coffey by Lori Coffey Emma Silverman by Janet and Jerry Wayne Himself by Betty L. Volkmar Leo Refka by Mary Maya Moylan by Stuart Schweidel Otis Walker by Anne Dasovic Samson by The Wilneff Family Tim by Henrik Martinell Emma Toben by Mike and Barb Bloom Hoagie Martin by Sunny, Tim & Sierra Austin Lexi by Jessica Leddy Mayer by Chris Pry Otis Worden by Laura Surowiec Sandy, Sox, Midnight and Stormy Timber Burke by Sharon Honaker Emmy Eads by Buddy, Mary , Hobbes Haas by Bruce, Phillip, Lilley by Noah’s Ark Pet Supply Mazel Mogul by Melissa Grund Oxford Knappenberger by Jacinta Knappenberger by Dawn Van Bolhuis Timmy D. Cat by Becky Duncan Dylan and Phineas Lee Genevieve and Charlie Lilly Stehno by the Spin Girls and Susie Karkomi Ozzie Skiba by Kim Strombeck Sara by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Toback Tiny by Jill and Butch Olefsky Erin and Sherman by Mr. and Hobie by Ladd Lee Lily by Rebecca Roberts McDawg McGinnis by Patricia J. Hurley P.D. Mellinger by Suzi & Bruce Sara Stojak by Kara Toby & Tyler by Vicky Porth Tobias Mrs. Steven Kari and Family Hobson Madigan by Rob & Alisa Lily Graham by Cynthia Durley Meeko by Jessica, Miss, Megan and Justin P.J. Letizio-Winter by Jay, Javi, P&S Sasha by Nik Toby Bender by Michael & Rebecca Ernie Dolby by Olivia Mazursky Holly by Janet and Bob Daniels Lizzie by Christine Gillespie Megan by Julie, Steve, and Ryno Panda by Kevin, Carol, Claire, Scott & Eric Sasha III by The NK. Gorawaras Toby Cohen by Laura & Ellie SIlverman Honey Stone by Nicki, Jim, Carly, Logan by Barb, Tommy, Samantha and Courtney Meister Rosen by Janet and Bruce (and Lily, Elsie and Cinnamon too) Sassy by Angel Murphy Tony and Symon(e) by Mary Poole Ernie Taylor by Danielle Allie, Nate & Cooper Woldenberg Logan Sinclair by Amanda DaBruzzo and Katie Mertz by Jessica and Justin (and Ducky), Papa by Ellen & Barry Savannah by Alyssa Dillon Tony Persico by Jean Sheridan Ethel by Biz Hope by Janet Thomas and Ken and Karen Larson Lola by Peggy and Deb Judy and Howard Tullman, Kay and Haskell, Patches by Noah & Amy Lauricella Schultz by Carolyn Potts Toonces Henninger by Gary, Jean, Fergie and Ernie Kazt by Judy and Steve Howie Ferguson by Diana Role Lola Dann by Lisa, Bing and Mei Becky, Randy, Harry and Simon Mathis Patrick by Pat Knox Scott Holt by Cynthia Muller Reed and Ringo Metzler Ferguson Jenkins Lauricella by Suzanne and Dan Hudson Emering by The Meyers Lola Ehlert by Patti Pernini Mia by Mr. Christopher Cirrincione Payton Rosenbloom by Melissa and Alex Scout Carter by Deborah and Curtis Levy Tootsie Wasik by Colleen and Eric, Ferguson Lauricella by Birdie, Hunter Mappa by Barb and Ray Lola Guerrant by Bobbi & Mike Mia Bizen-Laue by Susan Payton Stahl by Ross and Terri Scout Gibson by Erin Gallagher Goerge and Wastach, and Lori In Memory of Chad, Bridget & Halas Hunter Miller by Beth, Ken, Julia & Joe Lola Radetsky/Hart by Peter and Ellyn Mia Smith by Jessica Smith Payton Troutman by Teri Calisti Scout Solfisburg by Dennis & Stacey Torch Cherry by Sneaky Snowflake Finn by Brinda Gupta Hunter Teich by The McChrystals Loretta by Carla Levine and Lori, Mickey by Jaime, Kerri, Lisa, Peanuts Clark by Roberta A. Clark Scrubs by Frank Arias Trixie O’Neil by the Moriarty Family Jimmie Nelson Finn Keith by Laura Idgie Orloski by James Easterbrook Chris, Anna, Leah, Ella and Ruby Roxanne and Virginia Pearl by Lee & Shirley London Scruffy Jenkins by Victoria & Eddie Trixie Rothermill by Nan & Jim Fivien Howard by Jill Ziegler Inkie Freund by Julia Louie by Andrew Kral and Miles Day by Karen and Family Peep by Paige, Lynne and Michele Seamus by Victoria and Eddie Trixie Zeitler by Katherine Zeitler Flippy, Swing and Teeter Sullivan Io Green by Ellyn Ross Connie and Kevin Moore Miles Momongan Blundell by Anonymous Penny Berley by Paul, Denise and Rosie Senor Gato by Karen Truman Enciso by Narcie & Rudy Enciso by Amber Polivka Isabel by Jerry Raab Louis by Eileen Murray Millie Jaszczor by Mr. & Mrs. Penny Handt by Judy, Marvin and Sydney Sergeant and Bob Periser’s 81st Truman Jack Swierczek by Terri Helms Flo Dahlstrom by Leslie, Pistol and Lola Ivan by Your RCRS Family Louis by Miriam, Dan, Jake and Max C. Jaszczor & Family Petey by Nancy and Jim Birthday by Karen Woodson Truman Lemieux by Tracy, Matthew, Flo Wilson by Peggy and Deb Ivy by Tracy and William Souder Lucas Girraldo by Janet Mimi by Carol Davis and Margot Phoebe Linn by Johanna Schiavoni Shaba by Lee and John Saltzstein Jared,Sarah, Kyle and Bob Flooey Sachman by Wendy, Zack and Bari Jack Forberg by Andrew, Mary Frances & Henry Lucas Piasecki by Marty Keidan Mina Dilts by Jessi Langsen Pickles by Angelique Guinn Shadow Groessl-Gould by Karen Weeks Tucker Overturf-Richardson Flyer Parsons by Mom and Dad Jack Hickey by Donna Lucky and Ginger by Maureen Ryan Mina Rossi by Kelly Johnson Pinky by The Barry Wealth Consulting Group Shadow Meisles by Lori and Gary by Pat, Lizzie and Koufax Foster Hammes by The Goldwassers Jack Hoffmeister by Leslie & Nathan Lucky by Betsy English Misa by Debra Fletcher and Nan Potter Piper by David, Caren Maggi and Libby... Shadow Peck by Matt, Jen and Sawyer Tucker Schiltz by Linda S. Schiltz Foster Zeno by Ellen and Moose Jackson by Randi Randall Lucky Lapidus by Dennis Lapidus c/o Compassionate Critter Care and of course Meg and Em Shadow Sugar by Shelly & Jerry Tucker Semmer by Kathryn Semmer Foxy Mathias by Ellen, Mary Bauer, Jackson DiBona by Tom & Katie Lucky Minor by Steve Pflaum & Karen Robertson Miss Mike Olson by Ellyn Poncho by Jessica Paulson Sherman by Colleen Lockovitch Tuffy by Wayne Wright and Tom, Kathy, John, and Lauren Jaka Preston by Alison, Andrew and Sally Lucy Anderson by Megan Guerrant Miss Mimi Boyd by Mr.and Mrs. Ron Boyd Poncho Callihane by Kate, Chuck, Shirley by David Simmons Tyke, Tallulah and Jack by Rhonda Sanderson Francis by Melissa and Alex Jake by Elsie M. Ciulla and Judy Prindable Lucy Fellows by Mallory Bower Mocha Berna by Marcy Gloede the Spirit of Venus and Izzy Sidney by Mary Lynne and Jan Doleys Uma by Lisa Dent Frank by Betty & Tom Jake Curtis by Buddy Recentio Lucy Gleeson by Stuart Weiner Mocha Marcus by Aunt Judy and Uncle Howard Popper by Peggy & Deb Simon by Sue and Steve Graeme Uno James by Danielle, Duffy, Bruce, Dolly & Dan Franklin Movic-Gacim by PLee Jake Feldman-Arias by Nancy Timmers Lucy Keyes by Sparky Mole Eberhardt by Nora Fergus Porter Raebel by Karyn & Bob Skweekie by Liz & Chris Vince by Carrie Joy Frazier and Poochie Kwiatkowski Jake Grebic by Tallulah and Annabelle Lucy Rizzo by Nan and Jim Molly and Angel Bressler by Eileen Finegold Prince by Jill Decker Skylar Vandenbroucke St. Amant by Amy & Jake Virgule by Adele & Emma by Kary and Ashley Jake Shanoff by Susan Lucy Stein by Donna Fantozzi Molly Brandies by Jocelyn Princess by Dmitry Smithers by Mom and Dad Viva Chipain by Paula Hlavin Fredders by Jules Jake Voyt by Sharon, Rocco, Louie & Molly Lucy Stevens by Meg Molly Feder by Jessica and Justin Princess by Dr. Karen S. Schichtel, DDS Smokey by Charles and Alex Wallie by The Pattersons Freddie Falcon by Terr y Jasmine by Elaine and Fred Norden Luka by Alana Cooper Molly Frost by Andy and Sasha the Dog Pullman by Janet Baker Smokey Laws by Megan & Jason Kolisch Wally Colon by Stu & Joan Friend’s pet by Colleen Eakley Jasper Swenor by Melissa & Chris Luka Coronado by Dennis Hartke Molly Jaggers by Audrey Gaynor and Associates Pumpkin by Shelby Porter-Arnold Smokey Waldon by Zann, J and K Wally Easton by Tiffani, Matt, Mike and Lorna Fritz by Timothy McMurray Jax Cowhey by Karen and James Unckless Luke by Leda and Iris Molly Kleinhenz by Janice and Jason Seiller Puppy DeCamp by Danielle DeCamp Smortimer by Victoria and Eddie Weber Gryll by Barb & Les Furball, Cricket, Fletcher, Goertz Jayden Mariduena by Barbara Stasica Luke Zeidman by Jack Sigan Molly Nash by Joe Fleischauer Quincy by Catherine Peters and Erica Peters Snacky Dog by Jonathan Hoenig Whisper by Scott, Sandy, Charlie and Zack In Memory of and Gretchen by Lauren Boltz Jazz by Carol Lulu by Jennifer Honig Molly Perkins by Sue Meyer Rajah Sternberg by Michelle Edwards Snookie Noparstak by Barb, Tommy, White Tiger by Barbara Gabby Stringer by John & David JD and Reggie by Mark, Lisa, Kyle & Carly Lulu Mancoff by Eloise, Anne, Millie, Jake & Finn Molly Sutton by Greg and Kim Ranger Farmer by Karen Miller Samantha & Courtney Willie Bishop by Bonnie Bishop Jcka Sanderson and All of Us at TSDP Jelly Bean by Diane Moore Luna Bear by Jessa Molly ‘Tins’ by Margaret Loeffler Raven by Debra Marabotti Snowy Smits by Ellie, Dylan, Erin, Craig and Bruce Willie See by Don and Jeanette Wirkus Garth Bundas by his GSB Friends Jesse Stern by Dan and Elizabeth Miller Luna Cook by Peggy, Phil, Molly Westphal by Judy Skotzko Remy by Lance, Jim & Lola Socrates Waters by Mike and Judy Winnie Griffin-Johnson by Lori Nienke Gibbie Zimmer by Cathy Jet Rosenberg by Lynne Lieber Philip, Declan and James Molly Wojkowski by Beth, Ken, Julia and Joe Ricky Kulikowski by Mom and Dad Soloman by Mary Rubin Winston by James Contino Girlcat Merold by Lauren & Eric Jethro by Maureen Pearman Mac by Amy and Tony Monty by Melissa Whelan Riggs Betley by Lauren, Katy and Sue Sophia by Susan and Jerry Winston Laverty by Kim Lorig Gizmo by Shelly Barrad and Tashi Jewel by Doll Liz Maddie Laymon by Chris, Monty Woldenberg by Ellie Silverman and Family Riley Brennan by Lucky, Phoenix and Dan Sophie Holstein by Mike Sammon Winston Pawlak by Kathy, Ray, Charlie & Jackson Gizmo Eggen by Lou and Ray Jimmie by Albert Nelson Lauren, Issy and Winston Moose by Eric, Natalie, Violet, Riley by Jerome, Sarah and Porkchop Sophie Zollinger by Katherine Zollinger Wolf and Maisey Rankin by Becky Gizmo Eubanks by Lee and JM Joad by Emilie Tanner Maddie O’Donnell by The Wolens Family Clara and Tater Senne Ripley by Don MacGregor Spaulding Nelson by Mere, Wrigley by Dana and all of us at Chicago Gizmo Evert by Lynn & Dan and Stanley Joey Brown by The Greenberg Family Madeline Holly by John and Fig Morgan Ferek by Margaret Loeffler Rock by Nicole Rojas Ronnie, Faye and Dwyer Pet Sitters and Ryan Feeney Gizmo Fleming by Sarah Joey Martin by Heather Cain Madison by Sue Morgan Joy Golden Lorenz by Kay and Michael Rocket-”Rocky” Simpson by Terry Leja Sphinxy by Alison and Bill McClaren Wrigley Chilow by Gena, Bil, Jack Glory by Mr. and Mrs. WIlliam McIlvaine Joey Rozowsky by Mary, Harold, Bailey and Mila Maebe by Liz, Tyson and Piper Moses by Melinda Rocky Hallett by JoAnn Revak Sputnik Sowley by Chuck D. and Jimmy and Nancy and Ken Gomez and Cecil Myerson- JoJo by the Duque Family Maggie by Janice H. Halpern Muddle by Daryl Steverson Rocky Kane by The Wolf Family Squeeky Wolinsky by Donna & Basil Wrigley Feeney by Chantal Roshetar Gratz by Chris Weitman Jolie Petersen by Trina Bell Maggie Dauber by Green Paws Chicago MuffinK uzera by Felicia Kuzera Rocky Rohrman by Susan Stewart Stella Anderson by Melanie Splain Wrigley Peterson by Aunt Julie Gorgeous Salazar by Carlos, Pat and Liam Jordan by Brooke, Wood, Cate Maggie Dunlap by Dr. and Mrs. Murdoch by Luluservice Rocky Rzendzian by Amanda, Jennifer and Patrick Stevie Hutten Reeves by Rob and Rose Reeves Wrigley Rubenstein by Owen Gracie by Jack, Lynn and Maggie and the Animal Kingdom James E. Dunlap, Jr. Murphy McFadden Meacham by Gavin Meacham Rocky Schwartz by Julie and Michael Stewy by Lauren C. Meyers Silverman and Family and Linda Hanson Joy Wells by Mandy Gibson Maggie Fairchild by Tom and Carol and Meghan McFadden and Joseph McFadden Rocky Semmer by Kathryn Semmer Stoli by Don and Jeanette and Jamie and David Wrigley Sue by Sarah Staed Gracie Hanson by Pam Schiewe Jozie Laughlin by Anne, Phil, Meggan, Maggie Keller by Molly, Lucy, Murphy Michel by Gayle Michel Rocky Troiano by Paige, Erik, Alex Stomper David Kaplan by ND, JD and FD Xena Djukic by Lisa Petrik Gracie Loss by Rene Orengo Jamie, Carrie and Holly Christine and Wayne Ouimette Murphy Sorensen by Sally and Leighton Westerberg Stuart Pantazi by Denise DeVinny Xena Glosa by Bethie Gracie Shank by Jenny and Brian Kate Kitt by Staff from Clinical Coding Maggie Patchett by Kim and Brandon Murray and Bella by James Rieckenberg Rolf, Jake, Viking, Gunnar and Sugar DiPiazza by Adam Levine Yoda Chivini by Gail Hamilton Grendel by Judith Blazer Katie Finney by Steve Leek & Keith Gillespie Maggie Schroeder by Kerri Schroeder Murray Mischke by Kelli Schrade Murray by Dirk Olson Sugar Jones by Kristin Munro Yoda, Leia and Callie Carpenter Gretchen by Your Walkers Kaya Siegel by Mom and Daniel Maggie Wareham-Phillips by Linda Murray Wilson by Sarah, John, Rommel by Robert Jablon Sugary Shads by the Thomas Family by Mary Carpenter Gretta by Ruth Ann Hladish Kayla Wickboldt by Julie Wickboldt Phillips and Norm Phillips Nora, Jack and Gracie Rosie by Marsha and Jack Sui Raftery by Carol Floriani Yodi by Jennifer Byrd Grizzley Haussman by Michael KC Field by Rachel Maggie Wise by Pat, Carlos and Liam My furbabies by Geri Hugel Rosie McCann by Mark Fratella Sundance Lecompte-Friedman Yo g i by Mark Duggan In Memory of & Virginia Stafman Kelsey by Scott Koenig Maggie, Toby and Greta by LolaBelle Myah Fall by Betty Volkmar Rosie Steinke by John Baltowski by John and Mitsue Koch Yoshi by Jane (Miller) Grohe Phillips by Jenna Plonka Kenyan Salehi by Matt Williams, Cindy Magic by William C. Milligan Nakita Moore by Perry and Tamara Variano Rowdy by Rita and Pete Sunset by Mom and Dad Yvette by Rita and Jud Tyke & Tallulah Gual Cacho by Lori Meiri, Eric Adams and Teddi Bozych Magic Dey by your McGill Neighbors Nala Searfoss by Jessica Gorst Roxie by Don and Jeanette Sushi Metropoulos by Susan and Thom Zack Axelrod by Kent and Family Guido by Mike and Louise Kenzie Mowbray by Mom and Dad Mara by Janice & Yra Harris Nanook Hermie by Jackie Roxie Fyock by Kenneth & Jessica Zelen Suzie by Anne LaGrippe Zack by Anjali Sant Sanderson Guinness and Biscuit by James McDonough Kerry O’Connor by Meg, Jason & Marley by Wendy & Casey McGovern Neko by Denise Hopp Roxie Hedstrom by Vince, Kathy and all the furkids Sweet Rosie by Marjorie Wunder Zack by Grandma Guinness and Porter by Patti and Blake Seamus, Colleen, Bill & Gertie Marley Race by Ilene, JJ, Hayden and Harper Nepenthe Bilski by Jessica Roxy by Adam and Megan Sweet, silly Willow by Mom/Binnie Zeb Sneed by Angie and the gang at Noah’s Ark Guinness Newton by Jeannie Scheler Kersee by the LUC girls: Abby Masha Frances Kurut by Diane & Robert Freer by Pat McDonough Roxy Burr by Lisa Petrik Sweetie by Barbara Zeke by Allison Gunther by Mary Lynne and Jan Doleys Durlester, Katie Palmitier, Claudia Matou Gailis by Elaine and Ben Koffman Nicholas by Susan Cory Rudy by Lorie Westerman Sweetie Pie by Jim and Lynne Flanagan Zeke Willets by Kevin, Kim, Moshe & Iris Gus by Sarah Miller Plascencia, and Lauren Sarkesian Matsumi Estrada-Berg by Sean, Nicodemus Criglar by Kristen Ruby Tuesday Kirk by Renee and Jack Beam Tabby by Friends in the Marketing Zephyr by Patti and the whole Yau Clan Gypsy by Kevin and Deb Khan by Patrick and Vicki Grace Cynthia, Speckles, and Lovey Nikita by Pat L. Jacobs Ruffus by John, Jackie, Anders and Josie & PR Departments Zeus by Emilie Tanner Gypsy Apa by Michele Kidd by Susan Max by Jennifer Shankie and Nikki by Elisabeth K. Lewis Rummy by Erika Tabitha by Mitchell Marks Zoe by Jacqueline Phillips Gypsy Evans by Krista Killian Lyons by Pamela Benning Randy, Michael and Willa Nina and Sammie by Judy and Mark Rusgus Davidson by Jill Moscato Tallulah by Kim Bill and kids Zoe and Scorch Cannata by Jon, Habibi by Dan Wolf, Mitch Kaufman Kipper Kolodick by Gerald and Carol Ann Larm Max Abenne by Michelle Edwards Nina by Patricia M. Leonard Rusty by Marilyn Hebda Tasha Barnum Bilcer by Julie Leopold Heidi, Max, Sadie and Scarlett Hagrid by Dennis & Stacey Kipper Predan by Jim, Jo Anne, Jenny, Jason, Max Conaghan by Dan and Kate Noodles by the Michael & Carrie Sade Williamsby Katie & Max Tavern Burstein by Carrie Joy Zoee by The Conways Hailey Snyder by Ryan, Melissa and Phoebe Leigh Anne, Andrew, Sara, Matt, Ethan and Elise Max Coulman by Jessica and Justin Gidwitz Charitable Foundation Sadie by Mat and Laura Klein Taxi Pokuta by Suzi & Bruce Zoey by Lauralee Settles Haley Black by Peter Kirby Close by Dan & Kate Max Handler-Mantynband by Obiwan by Judi Sadie Braun by Dick and Carole Taz Goldenberg by Melaine Splain Zoey Brewer by Allison Hannah Day by Julie Degodny Kita by Jen and Mike and Matt, Jen and Sawyer Nancy, Ralph, Alex & Annie OC and Harvey O’Heath by Cheryl Dann Sadie Fiorini by Jennifer G. Te’a Gabriele by the Gregory Family Zoey Sherman by Julie, Steve and Ryno Shifrin Hannah Grossman by Catherine Kitty by the Uzzell’s and Mary Frances Max Horstman by Janet and his pal, Ernie Oliver Genson by Amy, Andrea, Sadie Goumas by Bev, Dave, Jordan and Ben Teddy by Jim Wolf Zoomy Kaboomy by Rachel Dean Harley Trometer by Buddy, Mary, Knuckles by Ruth Levine Max La Plente by Lynne Pantalena Gail, Renee and Tana Sadie Henry by Amanda Henry-Godino Teddy Niffenegger by Melissa and Alex ZuZu Henderson by Ellyn Dylan, and Phineas Lee Kobe by Linda Schirmer Max Majka by Lisa and Virginia Sadie Louck by Sue Roberts Teenie McTavish by Chuck & Mar Harry by Kelsey Jones and the James Family Kobe Bossung by Denise Max Mesenbrink by Colleen Mesenbrink Sadie Lynn by Nicole Hankosky Tess by The Barry Wealth Consulting Group Sadie Marie Stein by Nancy Grossman Tessie Schauer by Suz & Eldora (Stage One)

Gifts made between March 1, 2013 and July 1, 2013 in honor of the following pets

Ajowan by Takeshi Tanaka Cassie, Wally and Sophie Spaeth Hawthorn and Coleridge by Jane Greer Noni and Tony by Debra Jurich All the sweet dogs and cats in need by Madonna Chloe by John Kovach and Jessica Turk Honey Berkson by Liza, Joel, Harris, Evan and Oliver and Silvio Marchese by Anne and John O. M. Ivan Cinderella by Jamie Reifman Lou Brown Rudy and Charlie by David and Deris South- Amore by Aaria Khaitan Cooper Tracy by Jacie Tracy Husker by Kelli Klanderud worth, James and Lucia Brown, Mark Carlascio, Andy by Henrietta Burton Crosby by Richard Shoemaker Jack Fitzgerald Allen Kennedy Onassis, Lucile and Olivia and Ava Olczyk Banks by Melissa Hayes Eighteeny by Lino Darchun Vanderbilt and Sir Winston Woo by Chad Allen Savannah and Wilma by Erik Kolacz and David In Memory of In Memory of Bibingka by Annalisa Burke Freckles by Jason Pullukat Karen by Sarah Anderson Kroeger In Memory of In Memory of In Memory of Black Cats by Zeynep Isgor Gus by Marie Whitney King Hammond by Matthew Giudice Sinatra by Ashley Williams Princess Raven Bootsie, Jebus, Wolfie, Rocky and Apollo by Hank Chambers by Lindsie Miller Missy Cali by Neva and Jennifer Cali Squishy by Ellen Taylor AKAYL oxford Tigger Coffey Lauren Boltz Happy Wawer by Jolanta Wawer Muneca by Svetlana Subotic Schlorer Mttarabo i 48 49 In Memory Piper Fasseas Daisy May Fasseas (1997 - 2013) (1996 - 2013) For 16 wonderful years, sweet and spunky Daisy May, from the start, you fit so well into our Piper supervised and controlled our entire family as the most stubborn and opinionated dog pack with a seriousness of duty and an we’d ever met. We loved your independence and invigorated enthusiasm for life. A whole personality, and you were such inspiration, opening lot of personality was squeezed into such our eyes to the reality that homeless animals faced a small, adorable package. in Chicago. But it was your gentleness of spirit brought such balance to our lives. Home is not the Pup, we will never forget your same without you. deference, your constant kisses and your uninhibited expressions of love and Thank you for 17 years of affection and devotion. You will forever be adored. companionship. We will miss you always.

In 1997, 28,314 animals came into the city pound. Daisy was one of 1,920 who made it out alive.

Pet Loss Support Group Meets Monthly at PAWS Chicago The loss of a beloved and cherished pet is devastating. PAWS Chicago’s ‘HEAL Pet Loss Support Group’ meets on the third Wednesday of each month at PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center to provide support during these challenging times. Facilitated by Joy Davy, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and made available by generous contributions by Hinsdale Pet Memorial Services, these sessions help grieving pet parents work together to deal with the difficult emotions related to losing a pet in a calm, safe, and nonjudgmental atmosphere.

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RutherFord Needs A Home A Gertie’s Fund Spotlight

At PAWS Chicago, we have a special place in our able to do by partnering with specialty hearts for senior pets: especially those looking for veterinarians. Not only were we able to families at a time in their lives when growing old perform Rutherford’s neuter surgery, but gracefully in the nest of a safe, loving home should we gave him some much-needed dental be the norm. That’s why we started Gertie’s Fund. attention as well! Named after a dog whose life could not be saved, Gertie’s Fund focuses on helping to save these Today, Rutherford is comfortable and senior pets, because they face the greatest risk of recuperating in a volunteer foster home, where he euthanasia. And this year, thanks to the generosity is also getting the love and attention all senior pets of our supporters we rescued the firstG ertie’s Fund deserve. But his journey is not over yet. Once he is pet: Rutherford. medically cleared, he will return to PAWS Chicago to begin the search for his new family. We found this sweet seven-year-old Labrador mix at the city pound and were compelled save him. He If you are interested in adopting Rutherford, please was losing his spirit and was at risk of euthanasia. email [email protected] to arrange a time When we brought him to our Rescue & Recovery to meet him. Center, our veterinarians found him to be suffering To read more about Gertie’s Fund and how you from a perineal hernia – an abnormal displacement can help senior pets like Rutherford, please of pelvic and abdominal organs, possibly caused visit pawschicago.org/gertiesfund. from him not being neutered. His condition required an extensive specialty surgery, one that we were 51 NONPROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE CHICAGO PAID HENRY, IL PERMIT No. 6 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 935-PAWS www.pawschicago.org

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PAWS Chicago Donna & Mike Bell Leave a Legacy Guardian Angel for the Animals Program The Guardian Angel program at PAWS Chicago was created to offer planned giving opportunities to those A bequest to PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill interested in saving homeless pets for humane organization, is a wonderful way to save the lives years to come. A bequest made to PAWS Chicago through this program provides of homeless cats and dogs long after your lifetime. for the shelter, food, veterinary care, medicines and support required to help homeless pets find loving new homes. Mike and Donna Bell decided to secure the future of PAWS Chicago through a planned gift after learning about the Guardian Angel program. “We were moved by the No Kill model and wanted to do our part to help home- less pets for years to come,” said Mike Bell. And, according to Bell, the process was as easy as meeting with their attor- ney to create the trusts. “We hope that through our gift, PAWS Chicago will be able to continue to grow and save more lives,” Bell added. For PAWS Chicago, it’s not just a hope but a small step that will make a difference in the lives of homeless pets long into the future.

Through the Guardian Angel program, and in For information on PAWS honor of their beloved cat, Amy, Donna and Mike Chicago’s planned giving have ensured the futures of homeless cats and dogs programs, please call for years to come. (773) 475-4240 or visit www.pawschicago.org.