Spring 2015 paw Save the prints Date

2nd Annual Speakeasy Night at Best Pies Edison’s future is looking bright! Friday, May 1st by emily watt, animal programs manager 12th Annual Truckee Duckee Scoot, scoot, drag, drag...This Derbee is how the story starts. At just six Sun., June 7th months of age a happy and bright eyed puppy named 14th Annual Brews, “Snoopy” was turned into a Jazz & Funk Fest rural Northern California shel- Sat., Aug. 8th & ter. Snoopy had no use of his Sun., Aug. 9th back end and would drag 6th Annual and scoot anywhere he need- Peaks & Paws ed to go. He had lived his first Sat., Aug. 22nd several months of life in a home but the older Snoopy got the more challenging it Always eager to meet new people, go for a walk or What’s Inside was for his owner to properly cuddle, Eddie’s upbeat personality won everyone over. care for him. Animal Updates

His owners decided the only option was Cold, damp, rough floors were no place New Humane to relinquish him to their local animal for a sweet and effervescent boy who was Education Programs constantly dragging his back end all over control where it was even more chal- Thank You to lenging for the shelter staff to provide the place. The shelter knew that they had Our 2014 Donors Snoopy with everything he needed. to take action or Snoopy’s last days would be full of pain and loneliness. In Memory & In Honor Donations The shelter staff, volunteers, res- cue networkers, and loving and Thank You to caring people all from across Our Constant California and Nevada set out Companions on a mission to find Snoopy a Thank You to way out of an imminent and Our 2014 In-Kind fatal ending. A sweet descrip- Donors tion and video went out along with some photos that charac- terized Snoopy’s personality and plight. The email went out to anyone within a 500 mile ra- Despite the cold concrete floor at the first shelter, dius that might be able to help. Eddie’s infectious smile never faltered. Naturally, every email recipient

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named Edison, that in place we were ready after Thomas Edi- for surgery. son, an innova- Surgery day was an early one, tive and charis- Edison was up and in the car by matic figure in his 6:30 am. Arriving at the specialty own right. Edison vet’s office, Edison was greeted (Eddie) was with open arms and smiling faces. placed in foster He would have his surgery and care with an in- then spend the night. credible volun- teer family who After he was cleared to go home really helped us from surgery his first team of fos- make progress ters, Allyson & Bart, picked him up Eddie quickly adjusted to his new cart and began mov- with his condition and settled him into their home. ing around easily, however, his left leg always seemed and understand After five days at their home Edi- to hinder his movements. him more. son moved on to the second phase of his foster with Carla & Over the next few months we wanted to give this incredible Mike. At this point, Edison was up worked on managing and be- dog a chance but given his and hopping around on three ginning to rehabilitate the dog physical limitations and the extra legs and going for short little walks everyone had come to know care required, no one was able in his cart. He would also come in and love as Edison. During this to provide him with a safe place. and spend his days at the HSTT time our wonderfully dedicated The email and video soon office entertaining our staff and medical team constantly ob- reached the HSTT office and the playing with volunteers. served and discussed the best staff all knew we had to give this course of action to allow Edison After Edison’s recommended 14 dog a chance here in Truckee. to live the most full life possible. day recovery period in foster After consulting with our shelter’s care, it was decided that coming After a significant amount of medical staff and a Bay Area res- back into the shelter and staying observation, research and cue specializing in cart dogs, in an adoption room wasn’t the discussion, it was decided transport was arranged for the best option. following day. Edison’s best shot at a “normal” life would be amputation of From the moment Snoopy en- his left rear leg. Whether his tered our lives, his giant spirit and condition was congenital or happy go lucky attitude filled acquired from some trauma every inch of a room and anyone early on, too much time had who met him instantly fell in love. gone by and too much dam- It was quickly decided that the age had been done to reha- name Snoopy just didn’t quite fit bilitate his left leg well this extraordinary dog who, after enough to use. all, invented his own way of get- ting from place to place. We put together a plan and timeline for Edison’s surgery After spending some time getting and a team of two different to know more about his personali- fosters offered to split his post One of Eddie’s foster homes with Allyson ty, it was decided that this bright surgery care and give him his and Bart also included son, Blayne and vibrant dog would be best shot at recovery. With (pictured), Eddie’s steadfast helper and caregiver.

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At that point, Allyson & Bart hope that they will find a safe and welcomed Edison back into their loving place to call their own. home for as long as he needed While most people would say that to recover. It wasn’t long after these animals are lucky to find having Edison back in their lives their way to us, I would have to that they realized they just say that we are so lucky to be couldn’t part with such a special able to help them. dog. On March 19th, 2015, Edison Special thanks to the following officially became a permanent for lovingly caring for Edison. member of their family. Town of Truckee Animal Services While Edison still has a long road Dr. Mike Ryan of physical therapy and recovery ahead, his new forever family will Eddie’s First Foster Family - be there every step of the way. The Bohnet Family Allyson and Bart’s teenage son Sierra Veterinary Specialists, Reno even refers to Edison as the “love Eddie’s Two Post-Surgery Fosters - of his life.” The Brown Family & The Edison’s special and heartwarm- Givens Family Edison’s new family also includes two ing story is just one of many. HSTT’s Dedicated Volunteers dogs and some . We already knew Every year, so many special Jackie Woelz Eddie loved dogs but weren’t sure needs animals, just like Edison, about the cats. In true Edison style, he is Pam Goldman of Dogaroo Ranch figuring them out and they are slowly find themselves at HSTT, in the becoming friends. exciting humane education possibilities by erin ellis, volunteer & humane education programs manager We’ve expanded our Pals if your kids are interested in below and email Erin Ellis at program (our in classroom educa- learning more about animals in [email protected] if you are interested tional program) and have been a super fun, hands on way, sign in attending one or all. teaching children as young as them up today. You can con- May 12th from 5:30-7pm: How to preschool about what is means to tact us via phone, 530-587-5948 Read Dog Body Language, with be kind to animals. We’re involved or stop on by the shelter. The Carla Brown, owner of The with many of the local schools, as price for camp is $150 and in- Savvy Dog well as the Boys and Girls Club and cludes the full week, snacks, a the Truckee Donner Park and camp t-shirt and all materials. May 16th from 5-6pm: Knowing

Recreation children’s programs. Your Health, with Linda Slack A new program we’ve added -Cruz ($25 fee, 20% will be donat- Edventure Summer Camp is back this year is for high school stu- ed to HSTT.) Bringing your dog to and we’ve expanded that as well! dents and adults. We’ve started this presentation is necessary to Camp went so well last year, that a Spring Speaker Series and are practice what is being demonstrat- so excited about the great we’ve added another week and ed. Dogs must be fully vaccinated, more ages. Session 1 is from July 13- speakers we have lined up! All people and dog friendly. 17 (8:30am-12:30pm) and is for ag- but one of our speaker series June 16th from 5:30-6:30pm: es 7-9 yrs. Session 2 is from July 20- presentations is free. Space is Puppy Mill Free Reno, 24 (8:30am-12:30pm) and is for ag- limited and you must RSVP to Billy Howard es 10-12 yrs. Space is very limited so hold a spot. See the line-up

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 updates on some of our shelter favorites by kara carstensen & rachel frank, adoption specialists

Darlene After quite some time, we decid- ed Darlene deserved a break Darlene, the beautiful and often from the colony so we enigmatic tortoiseshell cat, has moved her to the back offices, finally arrived at her happily ever where she could move around after. Darlene was up against the more freely and get more of the uncertainty of living in the shelter attention she craved. system for the majority of her life. Then, on a January day, Dar- Darlene means “tenderly loved,” lene’s luck changed dramatical- and this is what we wished for her. ly. A couple came in looking for Being moved around and having a , but at the time we only new cats come and go while she had a few teenagers and sever- continued to be overlooked must al adult cats. They decided to have been confusing for Darlene. meet our cats but nobody struck Sometimes she was a little crabby. them as a match. As they Sometimes she was playful. Some- wrapped up, we casually sug- Now Darlene is exactly where she times she was depressed, despite gested they meet Darlene - our wants to be...with her loving family tons of love from volunteers and secret weapon! They followed us in a warm, cozy home. one-on-one time in our staff offices. back to the offices and boom – These emotional days made it hard GAME OVER! chagrin, her family decided she for Darlene to be appreciated for needed another, younger friend Darlene displayed her true colors who she is. And Darlene knows from HSTT. After her initial rejec- right away, approaching them exactly who she is! tion, Darlene has come around immediately, soliciting attention and is gradually accepting the gently and showing off her re- new kitten into the family, as laxed, one-of-a-kind cattitude! It long as she shares the attention, was music to our ears when we and as long as it remains on her heard “we would like to adopt terms… reassurance to all of us Darlene” and we all did a little that she’s still most certainly the dance in our heads (and maybe Darlene we know and love! even outright) to celebrate! And we wouldn’t want it any Darlene’s new family got to work other way. right away helping her feel at By Kara Carstensen home. Her new dad made her a scratching post the day they Bethany brought her home, and her mom Sweet, inspiring Bethany was put together a cylinder covered found on a very cold and snowy with fabric for her to snuggle up Tuesday morning. She was alone in on the cat tree. and afraid in the backcountry, Darlene had a lovely time set- two miles from a trailhead near tling into her new home. She Independence Lake. Because Darlene possessed a ton of love and a calm demeanor, we could favors sitting by the computer to Clearly Bethany had recently not understand why it was taking such keep warm and snuggling in her given birth to a litter of puppies, a long time to find her a home. Dad’s lap. Much to Darlene’s but they were nowhere to be

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 animal updates... (cont.) found. It seemed she had at least been nursing them for some time, so perhaps she was intentionally deserted without her puppies…we really can’t be sure.

Regardless of how it came to be, the situation was dire. A Good Samaritan brought Bethany to the shelter, and she arrived as a very thin and very sad dog. She was extremely shy and scared upon arrival, and we worried that she might regress in the shelter setting.

For two weeks Bethany worked with staff to slowly recover and heal af- Bethany’s new family cherishes her and have given her the life she deserves. ter such a traumatic experience. With time, a warm bed, some good to how she has bloomed since yard for the introduction. Every- food and kind people, Bethany be- finding her new life. one knew right away that she was going to become an gan to embrace her new surround- On January 20th we received a integral part of their lives. ings-and most importantly, she letter from a family looking to experienced her first taste of real add a younger, motherly, mixed Without coaching, the family let safety and love. breed dog to their family. Their Bethany come to them when When Bethany was finally ready to 10 year old papillon needed a she was ready, gave her gentle go onto the adoption floor, she companion, and their daughter reassurance and were wonder- quickly began melting hearts as her was looking for a “velcro dog.” fully patient and understanding truly sweet disposition was revealed The whole family was eager to about her past. After about a more and more. But the strides she provide a nurturing home to a minute, Bethany started rolling made at the shelter don’t compare dog who needed it most. around in the yard, wiggling up to them and showing just how They read Bethany’s relaxed and at home she felt. bio online, and Next, we did a doggie intro with shared their inten- their papillon. It was officially a tions to give her se- match, the deal was sealed, curity, love, and a and Bethany left with her new lifetime commit- family that day! ment. We encour- aged them to come As time has gone on, we’ve to the shelter to learned just how much Bethany meet her as soon as means to her family, and what possible! The family an angel she has proven to be. piled in the car for The family’s daughter suffered the two hour trek, from anxiety and post- and when they traumatic-stress-disorder and arrived we brought since bringing Bethany home, Bethany out to the Poor Bethany was found as a stray and had obvi- their daughter “can’t begin to ously just had puppies.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 animal updates... (cont.) say how much Bethany has who teach us so changed [her] life.” Bethany happi- much, it’s really that ly follows her everywhere. simple.

We knew that Bethany needed a By Kara Carstensen lot of love herself, but we had no Wilson idea just how much love and nur- turing she would provide. The true Two-year-old Wilson Bethany is friendly, goofy, social arrived at the shel- and loving. She brings joy to the ter in very rough lives she touches. shape. He was brought to HSTT as a Upon coming to HSTT, Wilson looked like he had She continues to be great pals with , but we lived a hard, outdoor life. her 10 year old papillon compan- soon realized that ion, and she befriended the neigh- Wilson was anything but feral. With some good food, a warm bor’s dog as well. She has even tak- He was simply scared and feel- bed and lots of playtime with our en the family’s three legged senior ing unwell, which was under- wonderful volunteers, Wilson was cat under her wing, helping the cat standable, considering his diffi- looking good and ready to find a feel more secure in the home. The cult past. forever home, now all he need- two became fast friends, and Beth- ed was for someone to simply You see, Wilson was found living any is extraordinarily gentle and give him a chance and this is under a deck, hungry, scared delicate when they play together. where Carl comes in. and alone. He had clearly been Learning about all the warm details attacked by other cats and Carl was looking for a feline present in her life currently, a stark there were pellets found in his friend to adopt and instantly no- contrast is apparent. Bethany’s life back from a pellet gun. We ticed Wilson’s silky white fur with was a frail and dark experience at soon learned that Wilson had black spots, or as Carl calls it, a only two years old. She was fright- FIV or Feline Immunodeficiency “cow kitty.” ened of people - and why Virus, which was most likely “As soon as Wilson was let out to shouldn’t she be? transmitted from an attack by walk around the room, he came A glimmer of good fortune another cat with FIV. It’s easy to over to meet me. He was very changed everything when she was see the world hadn’t been kind friendly and played energetically spotted that cold day in Decem- to him. with his toys. When he was out of ber, when the first of many big- Luckily he was safe, well fed his condo, all he wanted was a hearted people started showing and received lots of attention lap and his ears scratched. I her she matters, and she is loved. at the Humane Society, but we couldn’t believe how sweet he The true Bethany embraces that knew that he still had an obsta- was considering all that he had love and gives it back exponential- cle facing his adoption. You been through. I guess he knew ly. She never hurt another the way see, many people overlook cats he stole my heart and in the end, she has been hurt, and she never with FIV even though these cats Wilson picked me. I struck the held a grudge for the unfair road are perfectly capable of living kitty lottery when he did,” said she faced. She just goes on spread- normal, happy lives! The virus Carl. ing her grateful joy, effortlessly. cannot be transmitted to As for Wilson being diagnosed people or dogs. FIV cat’s eat Her family absolutely cannot imag- with FIV, Carl wasn’t the least bit normal , get vaccinat- ine their lives without her. This simple fazed and adopted him without ed regularly and live just like fact fills our hearts enormously. For hesitation. “Being a nurse, I un- other cats. Bethany, and all of our heroic pets derstand many diseases and

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no concern. Be smart about their kennel wagging their tail, having other kitties in the same smiling with perked-up ears are home. Understand that there’s the ones that get the most at- no danger to humans from the tention. Millie did not react this feline virus. After all, even kitties way to visitors. with FIV still need to be adopt- Millie was brought to HSTT by ed into loving homes. Give another shelter that had found them a chance to love you in her as a stray. Her numerous return,” said Carl. scars made it obvious that her Wilson really struck the jackpot life on the streets was anything with his new home, but regard- but easy. She was an adorable less of the fancy food and fluffy dog, but her past had been dif- beds, all he wanted was some- ficult and her spirit was broken. one to give him a chance. With Millie would lay on her bed, Being loved and cared for and liv- Carl, he finally knows what it hopeless that she would ever ing indoors shows. Wilson looks feels like to be a beloved pet. get a chance at a happy life. much healthier and much happier. And in return, Wilson gives Carl She did not run to greet new companionship, love, affection people like the other dogs. Mil- knew he couldn’t give the virus to and let’s be honest, he makes lie would fearfully crawl away me. With reasonable measures FIV+ him laugh with all of his from visitors, hoping that she kitties are completely safe with oth- silly antics! would soon be left alone. er FIV+ cats and there’s absolutely no risk to people.” By Rachel Frank Everybody at the shelter was worried that she would contin- So, do cats diagnosed with FIV Millie ue to be overlooked by poten- make good pets? You bet they do! The Humane Society of Truckee- tial adopters. Who would be Wilson adjusted quickly to his new Tahoe takes in all different types patient enough to teach a home where he gets the finest kitty of dogs; energetic, friendly, broken dog how to love and food, unlimited napping spots, smart, playful, shy. Millie was a trust again? scratching posts galore and best of special case - all, his very own person! He keeps a fantastic dog Carl smiling with his curiosity and that was simply ability to make anything into a toy waiting for (especially cardboard boxes.) someone to Carl recalls that, “Within a few days come along Wilson was sleeping in my bed and and help her couldn’t stay out of my lap. He break out of loves to be brushed and his coat is her fearful shell. beautiful. He absolutely loves his Every day peo- toys and his companionship is won- ple walk down derful! Wilson is almost dog-like in the adoption wanting to always be around. He’s hallway to look so loving and friendly. He’s every at dogs. The reason why I needed a kitty.” ones that run Very tentative and shy, Millie would hide when poten- “I would tell anyone wanting to to the front of tial adopters looked her way. Despite being very fear- adopt a FIV+ kitty that there’s really ful, Millie was always sweet and obviously adorable.

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In mid-December, Jacquie and Phil Millie soon became Sadie and kitten under her wing. She had were searching for the perfect ad- moved from the shelter to a truly started to come out of her dition to their family. They had seen house with horses, cats and shell, but the real test was soon Millie on the HSTT website and even her very own fenced yard. to come for Sadie. wanted to meet her. As veteran While it was wonderful, Sadie Jacquie and Phil have a thirst adopters, they were sure that their was overwhelmed by many for adventure- camping, hiking next canine companion would be things her new home had to and exploring new places. After a rescue. Soon, Jacquie and Phil offer. Sliding screen doors, new helping Sadie adjust to life on were headed to our shelter with people, other dogs and sudden the ranch they decided it was open hearts. Jacquie wrote an movements were some of the time to take her on her first va- email to a staff member before things she had to get used to. It cation and although there were they travelled to Truckee, “I know even took her some time to ad- some bumps in the road, she we can have another great dog just to Phil, but he knew that actually seemed to enjoy it- her from a shelter and I’m hoping we with patience and time, Sadie new family had helped her to have found her in Millie!” would warm up to him. gain confidence every day. Jacquie was not discouraged Sadie’s adjustment was slow, There was nothing this gal when she learned about Millie’s dif- but Phil and Jacquie were sup- couldn’t do! ficult past and seeing her shyness, porting her every step of the Sadie, once a homeless dog she was willing to give it a try. She way. They knew that she would has travelled to many exciting had no intention of rushing Millie’s adjust at her own pace. “She is places; Death Valley National adjustment to her new home. They such a joy! I love watching her Park, Valley of Fire State Park both understood that shy dogs take blossom and gain a little more and even Dallas, TX. On her time to adapt to new environ- self-assurance each day,” said travels with her family, Sadie not ments. Jacquie and Phil knew that Jacquie. only met lots of dog friends, but their job was to earn Millie’s trust Sadie slowly, but surely started she made lots of human friends and to help her feel safe. to get used to life on the ranch. too. Her cowering days are Every day she behind her. And while there greets Phil may be some small setbacks and Jacquie once in a while, Sadie is making when they great strides with Jacquie and get home Phil by her side and no matter from work how far they travel, when they and accom- get back to the ranch with her panies kitties, horses and especially her Jacquie back yard, she knows she’s when she home. goes to feed We’ll never know exactly what the horses happened to Sadie in the past, and the cats but we do know that her future she once looks very bright with people disliked. who understand and love her Sadie has very much. Jacquie and Phil have a thirst for adventure—camping, even taken a By Rachel Frank hiking and exploring new places. Sadie, formerly Millie, joins tiny stray them on these vacations now and they say, “There was nothing this gal couldn’t do!”

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Jennifer Howlett HSTT had multiple Dolly Chapman & Shannon Hoyt litters of HP Employees Matching Program turned in last year. Hub Strategy & Communication Fortunately our new Carol & Todd Huckins shelter is perfectly Jack & Susan Hudock designed to accom- modate little ones. Sonya & Dave Huggins They were able to Mandala Hunter play hide and seek, Jeff Hurst watch videos of birds Mary Hurt and fish, and relax in Donald & Ellie Hyatt our beautiful cat Invisible Fence of the Sierras colonies until they Vicki Isacowitz found their new Leah Anne Isgreen families. Elaine Iverson Holly Jacobson Melanie Jackson Jonnie & Rod Jacobs Pamela Kimmel Dale Lawrence Brad Thomas & Leanna Jacuzzi Dee & Gordon Kingsley Judy Lawrence Barbara & Robert Jajko Margaret Kirkpatrick Jasone Lawshe Simone Janssen Susan Kirkpatrick Christine Lawshe Susan Jayson Jean Kittock Kerri Layman Shannon Jennings Leonard Kjer Brooke & Clinton Lazzari Tom & Phyllis Jensen Edy Klang Michael & Lisa Lebedeff Steve & Stacy Jeremias The Kling Family Foundation Irene Lee Charlie & Sally Johnsen Thomas Knapp Megan Lee Bruce Johnson Jennifer Knox Celeste Leon Eric & Danielle Johnson Alan & Kristine Kobata Leroy & Helge Lamb Family Hollis Johnson Curtis Crooks & Sandy Korth Private Foundation Joan de Ryk & Russell Jones Ali Kovach Don & Corky Leslie John Jones Denise Kowal Leslie Heating & Hydronics Katy Jones Pete & Kacey Kristian Pattie & Hartley Lesser Soupha Jones Kristin Krone Paul Lesser Tamar & Eric June Carole Kubec Bonne & David Lewis Dale & Robert Kaemmer Karen Kucharski, DMD Geneva Lewis Dana Mudd & Mike Kahlich Ann Burchill & Dennis Kundsin Keith & Linda Lindsay Kathy Kamei Sarah Kunnen Paco & Carol Lindsay Maureen Kane Carl & Sara Kuttel Sandra Lohmann Mollie Kane Megan Lacy Denise & Charles Lohner Lorraine Kaono Rich & Sue Ladich John Lombard Jack Kashtan Lagunitas Brewing Company Cheryl Lombardi Veronica Kaufman Lahontan Community Lombardi Insurance Solutions Peter & Nancy Kautz Foundation Jane Loomis Kelly Woodward & Syndi Keats Lauren Lake Gustavo Lopez Kayse & Thomas Kelly George, Lucia and Shai Lake/ Richard Lopez Valerie Kelly Welsh Lowman Family Foundation, Inc. Betsey Kelton Stacey Lamothe Jackie Lucarelli Charles Kendrick Dwayne Landenberger Catherine Luce Briitni Kern Catherine Lang Steven Lucia Desmonde & Bill Kerner Anna Lanzy Lucky 7 Tattoo Vicki Kerner Tony & Jan Lashbrook Jean Ludwick Andrea & Greg Keziah Law Office of Molsby & Bordner Maureen Ludwig John Killen Jennifer Lawler Diane & Stanley Luke

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Dennis Lund Lynda Moehling Bob & Pam Norris Stacie Lyans Rich Molsby Paul Norris Dr. Craig & Joy Machado Patti Paganini & Rick Momii Northstar California Resort Margie Machovec James Morando Meaghan Ogilvie Ali Liptrot & John Maciejewski Morgan Stanley Jane Kristiansen & Patricia Valerie & Gene Maczek Donna Morgan O'Grady Elisabeth Madden Robert Morrow Nancy O’Halloran Tom Kulczycki & Carolyn Magin Mother Nature’s LLC Jaime Olive Terra Maher Elizabeth Motter John Oliver Douglas Major Michelle Fernandes & Konrad Dan & Jill Olsen Kait Mally Motzek Adriane Olson Diane Malvin-Pang Mountain Hardware & Sports Mark O’Neill Evelyn Manetta Janet Mourning Cullen Shiffrin & Robyn Orloff Sabine & Richard Manseau Robert Mowris Michael Ort Ginger & Mike Mansel Dana Mudd Rodney & Gina Oswalt Anna & Paul Marderosian Juliet & Iain Mulholland Patti Ouellette Ira & Barbara Marks Susan Mullen Nancie Schoener & Bill Owens Karen Marks Julie Munge Ted & Sara Owens Gary & Tracy Marlborough-Vesci Carol Munoz Mary Page Jamie & Kirby Marriott Michael & Kara Murphy Margaret Paine Dennis Marshall Lina Murray Mac & Mark Palmer Eileen Martin Edward Nattrass Julia Parker Dena Matera Benjamin Neill Andrew & Kate Parkhill Bill & Judy Mayorga Kathy Nelson Elizabeth Parrish Colleen McCarthy Christina Nemec Martina Pavloff Brian McCartney Andrew Neustadt Pawsitive Pet Sitting of Truckee Kathryn McClure Dawn Neustel Kristy Pearson Phyllis McConn Philippa Nigg Burke & Lee Pease Sherry McConkey Ninkasi Brewing Company Alison Peltz George & Sherry McConnell Anthony & Ann Nistler Eric Perlman Felice McDonald Justin & Stephanie Nistler Brent & Susan Peterson Karen Heald & Kathleen McElheney Patrick & Alison McEnany Kath McGaughey Daniel & Hollie McGee Jack & Charise McHugh Scott McKee The McKenna Family Fund Maureen McKeown James McKray Lore & Phil McLaren Michael & Tami McNerney Kathleen McNichols Nancy McShannic Jennifer McVey Casey Meddock Stacey Meredith James & Karen Meskimen Ethan Miklas Stuart Miller Brenda Milum Luckily for Bradley, a stray found in Truckee, he had a safe, warm place to Randy Misch come to when he was picked up. He wasn’t claimed by his owner, so HSTT found him a new loving home. Photo by Dan Anderson of arsonink.com.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 thank you to our 2014 donors

Malloy’s out- Julia Reoutt Miriam Seiverling going personality Rescued Wine Kaitlin Selph probably saved Donald Rhoades Jean Selwood his life as he was Ric Grow's Quality Olga Semavina chosen for rescue Service from an over- Patsy Sevison crowded shelter Riedel Construction Steve Sewell in the area. Ursula, Alek and Bart Sexton Drake Riina Laura Sexton Malloy is Dean Rizzi Craig Shaffer available for Tanya & Gordon John & Katie Shaffer adoption & just Ringold Shane McConkey Foundation waiting to The Ritz-Carlton, Mary Shannon meet you. Lake Tahoe William & Jamilee Sharbrough Nedra Benites & Bill Fitzgerald & Sondra Sharee Rob Robb Janie Sharp Matthew Roberds Sharp Real Estate Team Judi & Ned Roberts Al & Patt Shaw Michael Lebedeff & Maureen, Leigh & Lauren Chris Peterson Lisa Robertson Sheehan/Moffett Tasha Peterson Rock & Rose, Inc. Mary & Steve Sheetz Petra Restaurant Katherine Rodriguez Susan Sheldon-Valcalda Tricia Phillips Donald Roeder David Shennan Felicia Piacentino Richard Rohlf Norma & Bill Short Nina Pivirotto Bette & George Rohrback Harry Baker & Marian Shostrom Michael & Alison Plapp Andrew & Corissa Romer Anna Siebelink PlumpJack Squaw Valley Kelly Romer Diane & Vincent Siebern Randi Porter Sandra & Fred Romero Sierra Crest Concrete Porter Simon, A Professional Nanette Rondeau Sierra Rescue Corporation Simone Ruiz Sierra Pet Clinic MM & Peggy Powers Janet Ruttenberg Sillicon Valley Community Suzanne Preaseau Dr. Mike & Laura Ryan Foundation Mrs. Julie Pride Jennifer & Eric Saathoff Douglas Lacey & Cindy Silvani- Mary Prince Kim Sachtler Lacey John & Susan Prouty Salesforce.com Foundation Sue and Tom Simmons Prudential California Realty Lynn & Gary Salit Tonya Simmons Geoff Quine Robert W. Salz Daryl & Susie Simms Deanna Quinlan Philip Samuels Heather Simon Meg & Nick Rab R. M. & I. Sasaki Jim & Martha Simon Holly Jacobson & Jim Raines Ron Williams & Lynn Sasso Timothy & Terri Sitter Heather Rantz Save Mart Supermarkets Frank & Brenda Slootman Marc Rayacich The Savvy Dog SmallPond Studio Pamela Raynak Heather Solomon & Courtney David Smith Melody & Donald Rebbeck Scanlon Dian Duryea & Frank Smith Susan Recht Michael & Janet Scarpelli Harry Smith Daniel & Mary Reeves Foundation Kane & Aimee Schaller Joy Smith Louise & Russell Reich Lil Schaller Lisa Smith Hailee and Alaina Reichwald Karen Schellenberg Mr. & Mrs. Earl Smith Crystal Ching & Tony Reid Mr. & Mrs. Schneider Snowfit, LLC Robert & Susie Reisfelt Frank Schnitler Linda Snyder Julia, Peter & Lily Reoutt William Schopfer Harry Englebright & Evelyn Dale Rew Schwab Charitable Fund Somjen Robert Reisfelt Kathy Scopin Tony Sorce Gunter Reiss Nancy Sechrist Debbie Sorkin

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William & Doris Spain Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal Elaine Walenta Kurt & Kelly Speck Kelly Takemoto Jennifer Walske Dr. Twylah Sperka Terri Tangney Kevin & Robin Ward Charlotte Anderson & Richard Cathy Taylor Trinkie Watson Spickard Christy Taylor Erik Holmes & Emily Watt Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Gregory Taylor Kelsey Watt Foundation Lois Taylor Virginia Weathers Squaw Valley Corporation Joyce Taylor Martha Weaver Anton & Jennifer Standteiner Kent TeKrony Travis Weaver Ashley Staron Telos Partners, Inc. Krista Weidman State Farm Office of Roxanne Andrew & Jeanette Terry Jerry Weingord Duffield Terri Tewell Wells Fargo Community Support Mary Stauffacher Brad Thomas Campaign Gisela & Anthony Steiner Keith Thomas Jackie Wells Linda Stephens Jessica Thompson Nancy Wells David Stepner Marcy, Bob, Sawyer, Riley & Cole William Wendin Dan Stern Thompson Cornelis Wesseling Taud Stevens Mary & Calvin Tilden Angela White David Goldsworthy & Linda Stewart Greg & Jen Tirdel Kristi Whitten Veneta Stewart Donna Tissue The Whittle Family Doris Stoessel Mike Titus Charitable Lead Trust Carla Stokes Mackenzie Tobin-Padell Fred & Candi Wickman Dale Stokes DoeRenee Toll Wild Cherries Coffee House Deb Safford & Mike Stram Avyn Tomberlin Paul & Colleen Wilford Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Town of Truckee Barb & Savannah Wilkinson Sugarpine Design Lisa Trainor Jim & Erin Wilkinson Jennifer Suh Trimont Land Company Kaya and Patty Williams David B. Swalander Memory Trambley Matthew Hippler & Neysa Carolyn Swanson Michael & Jennifer Trombetta Williams Craig Swanson Truckee Masonic Lodge No. 200 Wilson Telecommunications Carol Swartzlander Truckee River Winery Karen & Andy Wirth Switchback Public Relations Truckee Tahoe Lumber Peter & Christina Wirth Blanche Tabe Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge David & Joanna Brown Wishner Terri Tagney Art Takaki & Brita Tryggvi Deanne Witt Tahoe City Downtown Merchants Cherie Turner Lucinda Woerner Association The Turquoise Bone Kendra Wong Tahoe Donner UBS Employee Giving program Thomas Wong Association Sandra Uejo Gary Wood Tahoe Forest Hospital Else Uglum Wendy Wood District United Way California Capital Suzanne & David Woodhead Tahoe Forest Multi Region Rachael Woods Specialty Clinic US Bank Foundation Jo Ann Woodsum Tahoe Forest Women's Vail Resorts & Northstar WoofTrax, Inc. Center California Resort Bud Worrell Tahoe Golf Tech Karen & Gary Valestrino Cindy & Malcolm Worrell Tahoe League for J. Thomas & M. Catherine Frances & Niklaus Wrany Charity Van Berkem Kenneth & Lavonne Wuertz Tahoe Sierra Board of Gary Vesci Realtors Foundation Pamela & Ted Villalba Thank you to everyone for Tahoe Sports Exchange Tracy Voelker supporting our life-saving work Tahoe Truckee Community Ronald & Nancy Vomund in 2014. If you have questions or Foundation Bill & Karine Wagner corrections to this list, please Leslie Wait call Dale Lawrence at 530.582.2468.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 in memory & in honor

A donation in memory of a person or pet is a wonderful way to show some- one you care and make a difference doing it. These gifts go directly toward helping the homeless animals in our community. Memorial Donations From September 21, 2014 through March 31, 2015

In memory of Bandit. Love Tanya & Gordon Ringold. In memory of Bella. From Tanja Hester. In memory of Bill Foster. From Robert Morrow.

In memory of my son, Craig Brown. From Felice Dogs like adorable Alfie benefit from memorial McDonald. and honorary donations. These donations help pay for vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries and other In memory of Lucy Ann Brown. From David & necessary medical procedures. Photo by Dan Ander- Linda Brown. son of arsonink.com. In memory of David & Linda Brown's sweet and beloved cat, Lucy Brown. From Kathleen Eagan & Jim Duffy. Memorial Donation Use this coupon to honor the In loving memory of Cameron. From Syndi Keats memory of a special person or pet.

& Kelly Woodward. Gift made by (Name & Address): In loving memory of Cameron. From Jeanie Collins Duffield of Beyond Obedience. ______In memory of Syndi & Kelly's beloved Cameron. From Stacey Meredith. ______In loving memory of Blackie Carson. Love Ron & Linda Carson. Gift Amount In memory of Ron & Linda Carson's beloved cat, Blackie Carson. From Andrew & Corissa Romer. $______

In loving memory of Humbert Ciradella & Sierra, his loving In memory of the following person or pet: dog of many years ago. From Bud & Sharon Pace Arnold. ______In memory of Betty Cravens. From Kurt & Carol Haskell. Please notify (Name & Address): In memory of Anne Cavanagh for the Pet Assisted Therapy & RUFF Programs. From Mary Ellen Clifford. ______In loving memory of our amazing dog, Cody. “Nothing gold can stay.” Love Dolly Chapman & Shannon Hoyt. ______In loving memory of Danny Boy. From Jeanie Collins Duffield of Beyond Obedience. Mail coupon with tax deductible donation to: Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe In loving memory of Thomas Devil Dog Dickson. From 10961 Stevens Lane, Truckee CA 96161 Lynne Baker.

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In memory of Joye Heide. From Al & Patt Shaw. In memory of Isabella, beloved dog of Carrie Walker. From Amanda & Mighty Cravens. In memory of Lucy Jones, beloved dog of Jan Jones. From Doris Banfield. In memory of Kate, Best Cat Ever! 1996-2014. From Ursula, Alek and Drake Riina. In memory of Katie, my beloved cat. From Doris Stoessel. In loving memory of our son, Dan Kerner. Love Desmonde & Bill Kerner. In memory of Susan Kilorglin. From Karen & Gary Valestrino. HSTT notifies the families of every life-saving gift made on their loved one’s behalf. These gifts help cats like In memory of my brother, James Dominic Lanzi. Cricket live a full and happy life. Photo by Dan Ander- From Anna Lanzi. son of arsonink.com. In memory of James Dominic Lanzi. From Elisabeth In loving memory of Toby Dickson. From Lynne Baker. Madden. In loving memory of Eika. From Jeanie Collins In memory of James Dominique Lanzi. From Bonnie Duffield of Beyond Obedience. Bass. In loving memory of many pets and people. From In memory of Lief - the best bad kitty we ever had. Jeanie Collins-Duffield of Beyond Obedience. From Paul & Colleen Wilford. In loving memory of Emma, Nellie & Lana. From In memory of Lilly, beloved pet of Kathy Bienvenu. Steve Macica & Teresa Colucci. From Wolff. In loving memory of Emma. HSTT cat so lovingly In loving memory of Clyde Litchfield. You will be cared for by Deb Hannah. From the Humane missed. From Vicki Kerner. Society of Truckee-Tahoe. In memory of Little. So sorry for your loss, Ruthie - In memory of our beloved son, Jackson Ferree. Little had a great life with you! From Jane Love Ken & Laura Clauson Ferree. Hollingsworth. In memory of Jackson Ferree. Love Wayne In memory of Lucy, beloved dog of Jan Jones. From & Diane Ferree. Doris Banfield In memory of Jackson Ferree. From Susan Baird. In memory of Max, Deb Stansell's great dog. From Andy & Karen Wirth. In memory of Teresa Fletcher. From Virginia Weathers. In memory of Meggie, Cooper’s good friend and beloved dog of the Breen's. From Terry & In memory of Gnarly, beloved dog of Katie Judy Erhardt. Browne. From Art Takaki & Brita Tryggvi. In loving memory of Millie. From Jeanie Collins As a holiday gift in honor of Polo Graham. Duffield of Beyond Obedience. From Colleen McCarthy. In memory of our cat, Misha, adopted from HSTT in In loving memory of my father, Capt. William Thomas 1999. From Patricia Morris. Hamill, Jr. From Jeanie Collins Duffield of Beyond Obedience. In memory of my sister, Vickie Moody. From Kurt & Carol Haskell. In loving memory of Tikva Hamilton. From Andrea Bollakis. In memory of Christine Edith Murphy. From Naida Blaut.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 in memory & in honor (cont.)

In memory of our friend Christine E. Murphy. From In memory of Taylor, beloved dog of Nancie Marcella Fehely. Schoener & Bill Owens. From Sharon Praetzel. In memory of John Neary. In memory of Taylor, beloved dog of Nancie From: Susan L. Simmons & Thomas C. Ballister Schoener & Bill Owens. From Ilori & Marilyn Crang. Alan & Kristine Kobata Dennis Lund In loving memory of Tucker. She was a sweet gal. Nina & Steve Brown From Vicki Kerner. Della Michelle Yee In loving memory of Tucker. You were blessed to In memory of Gordon Lyle Ness, Jr. From Julia Parker. have Tucker and he was blessed to have you. I'm so sorry for your loss. From Terri Tagney. In memory of Nitro. From Stuart Harman. In loving memory of Tug. From Jeanie Collins In memory of Oliver. And now in blessing that this will Duffield of Beyond Obedience. help a dog find a forever home. From Briitni Kern. In memory of Vision, Diane McCormack's sweet and In memory of William Raymond Oneill. From beloved long-haired dachshund...a champion Mark Oneill. among many champions. From Kathleen Eagan & In memory of Bodhi Palmer, beloved dog of Matt & Jim Duffy. Heather Palmer. From Jill & Jason Dobbs. In memory of Jean Waldt who recently passed In memory of Bodhi Palmer. From Martina Ditto. away but left behind much love. From Paul Lesser. In memory of Bodhi Palmer, a great dog and even In memory of Jean Waldt. From Geneva Lewis. better friend. From Andy & Karen Wirth. In memory of Jean Waldt. From Pattie & Hartley In loving memory of Peaches. From Jeanie Collins Lesser. Duffield of Beyond Obedience. In memory of Charley C. Waters. From Brian Cunningham. In memory of Peakaboo's. Love Elizabeth Creger. In loving memory of Jack Wong. From Jeanie Collins In memory of Kimberly Richter. From Monte & Sharon Duffield of Beyond Obedience Perman. . In loving memory of Riley, beloved pet of the Orlady Family. From Carolyn Smith. In memory of Sage. From Eileen Martin. In memory of Sandy and Samantha. From Nancy Sechrist. In memory of Greenbean Scanlon. From Heather Solomon & Courtney Scanlon. In memory of Shakti. From Dena Matera. In loving memory of Stanley. From Jeanie Collins Duffield of Beyond Obedience. In memory of Sushi Mori. Love Barb & Savannah Wilkinson. In memory of Sven, Barb Joplin's first cat love. From Cherri & Rob Gillmore. Adorable puppy, Olive, is just one of the lucky pets that In loving memory of Tasha. From Jeanie Collins found a home through HSTT last year. Memorial & Honor- Duffield of Beyond Obedience. ary donations make finding loving homes for needy pets possible. Photo by Dan Anderson of arsonink.com. In memory of Jim Taylor. From Marlene Chan.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 in memory & in honor (cont.)

In honor of Chopper & Fiona; thank you for the match from Rugby, Cowboy & Carmen Electra. From Cherie Turner. In honor of Chopper & Fiona. Love Andrew Bolam & Annie Hooker. In honor of Cowboy Wolf-Dog. From Eric & Danielle Johnson. As a holiday gift for Lois Doolittle. From Lisa Smith. In honor of Edison to help dogs like him. From Eileen Endres. In honor of pets like Edison that need a little extra help. For your next birthday, anniversary or celebration, From Wayne & Diane Ferree. consider asking guests to make a donation to HSTT instead of purchasing a gift. Guests love knowing In honor of my friend Eileen Endres' birthday. From their donations will help cute older ladies like Nella. Carol Swartzlander. Simply call Dale Lawrence at 530.582.2468. We will provide you all the information and materials you As a holiday gift in memory of Enzo, Kate Doyle's dog. need. Photo by Dan Anderson of arsonink.com. From DoeRenee Toll. In honor of Feather & Dixie. Love Jonnie & Rod Jacobs. Honorary Donations: As a holiday gift in honor of Michael, Molly & From September 21, 2014 through March 31, 2015 Scooter Pie Graham. From Colleen McCarthy. In honor of Amber. From Michael & Alison Plapp. In honor of Happy. From Elayna Hocking. As a holiday gift for Lauren & Kelsie Archuleta. From In honor of Hot Dog and Puppy, our beloved cats. Lisa Smith. From Silvani Douglas Lacey & Cindy Silvani-Lacey. As a holiday gift in honor of Harry & Marian Baker. As a holiday gift in honor of Judy Howes. From Peter From Tom & Phyllis Jensen. Werbel & Knute Anscomb. In honor of Alison Bermant's birthday. From Lynn & In honor of Idgie. From William C. & Judith Beaty. Gary Salit. As a holiday gift for Jim & Diane Iovine. From Terri In honor of all the amazing animals who leave paw Tagney. prints on our hearts. From Danielle Bevard. As a holiday gift for Pete & Karen Iovine. From Terri In honor of Blaze, Kona, Lucy, Mouse & KT. From Terri Tagney. Tagney. As a holiday gift in honor of Tom & Phyllis Jensen and In honor of Boomer & the staff of HSTT. From the Jensen Family. From Harry Baker & Marian Ingeborg Heinje. Shostrom. As a holiday gift in honor of my mother, Elaine In honor of Tove Jensen. From Susan Brandy. Bottorff. From Dale & Diana Borman. In honor of Jonah. From Simone Janssen. In honor of Buddy Guy. From Deborah Brown. In honor of Jenny Kendrick’s birthday. From Robert Yeo. In honor of our dog, Budz. From Mary Shannon. As a holiday gift in honor of my nieces, Lauren & In honor of Cindy Burson's birthday. From Marcy, Melanie. From Andrea Bollakis. Bob, Sawyer, Riley & Cole Thompson. In honor of Mabel, to be used for special dogs like In honor of Cassius. From Laura Brown. Chloe that need some extra TLC. From Eileen In honor of Chelsea Hester. From Brian, Heather & Endres. Orland River. In honor of Maddie. From Todd & Carol Huckins.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 in memory & in honor (cont.)

As a holiday gift in honor of Pam & Sarah Medley. In honor of Roxy’s excellent kibble challenge. From From Curtis & Jeneine Gustafson. Ron & Linda Carson. In honor of in honor of Miss Kitty Carlyle & Baron. In honor of Rufus. From Katy & Bill Dunmire. From Susan Sheldon-Valcalda. In honor of Dr. Ryan. From Anna & Paul Marderosian. In honor of Marlita O'Brien. From Terri Tangny. In honor of my beloved Sadie Girl. From Susan As a holiday gift in honor of Barbara Jensen & Cordero. Marilyn Nielson. From Tom & Phyllis Jensen. In honor of L. Marc Silvani & Sargina. From Silvani In honor of our adopted dog, Pickle. From Kane & Douglas Lacey & Cindy Silvani-Lacey. Aimee Schaller. As a holiday gift in honor of Dave Borgmeyer & April In honor of Pickle. From Kait Mally. Shepherd. From Don, Cristy & Mays Borgmeyer. In honor of little Pickle to help she and her friends. In honor of the Soi Dogs from Thailand to help them From Lisa Smith. find homes. Sondra Sharee & Bill Fitzgerald. In honor of Mary Winkler's cat, Pumpkin. From In honor of the Soi Dogs from Thailand to help them Lorraine Kaono. find homes. Michael & Tami McNerny. In honor of Lucy Rebbeck. From Melody & Donald As a holiday gift for Patti Tagney. From Terri Tagney. Rebbeck. In honor of Jim Taylor and Harold Taylor. From Susan In honor of Red, Katie & Silver. From Jane Kristiansen & Fil Calderon. & Patricia O'Grady. In honor of my girls. From Leslie Wait. In honor of Megan Reeves. From Daniel & Mary Reeves. In honor of Rick Artis & Vivian Williamson. From Elaine Walenta. In honor of Ethan Reichwald. From Alaina Reichwald. In honor of Zelda. From Jen Hodder. As a holiday gift in honor of Tina Rosati. From To make a memorial or honorary donation, Colleen Carroll. please visit www.hstt.org or call Dale Lawrence at 530.582.2468.

thank you to our Constant Companions Sustaining donors give ongoing monthly support to help us care for every pet that comes our way.

Lorin & Peter A'Costa Dee & Gordon Kingsley Mrs. Julie Pride Gertrude Bauman Pete & Kacey Kristian Mary Prince Hal Baxley Dale Lawrence Cathy Taylor - Active William C. & Judith Beaty Jane Loomis Family Chiropractic Linda & Ron Carson Ginger & Mike Mansel Lisa Trainor Gayla Conway Juliet & Iain Mulholland Krista Weidman Monica Evans Kathy Nelson Angela White To join our Constant Ramona & Trace Hackbart Philippa Nigg Matthew Hippler & Companions, visit Syndi Keats Justin & Stephanie Nistler Neysa Williams www.hstt.org or call Vicki Kerner Chris Peterson 530.582.2468.

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 thank you to our 2014 in-kind donors

Adelaide Gore Designs Carol & Todd Huckins The San Francisco Giants Alpenglow Sports Kahlila Accessories The Savvy Dog Alpha Omega Winery Kalifornia Jean Bar Sharp Real Estate Team Dan Anderson of arsonink.com Albert Lewis of seespotrun.com Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Any Mountain, Tahoe City Susan & Margaret Kirkpatrick Susan Small Backstreet Boutique Carolyn Magin & Tom Kulczycki SmallPond Studio Backstreet Framers La Galleria Chef David Smith Chris Banovich Lagunitas Brewing Company Squaw Dogs The Bar Effect Lake Tahoe Wellness Center Squaw One Bayside Foods Law Office of Molsby & Bordner Squaw Valley Ski Corporation Bespoke Stuff & Things Lorien Powers Studio Stags' Leap Winery Best Pies Lululemon Don Swanson The Blue Agave Mexican Cantina Mane Attraction Tahoe Blu Bogle Vineyards Winery Manzanita Restaurant Tahoe City Chocolates Bolam Gallery Ben Martin of the Nonprofit Tahoe Donner Association Maddie Bond Tahoe School of Music Tahoe Golf Tech Boreal Ridge Corp & Woodward Maui Jim, Inc. Tahoe House Tahoe Mo, Jo & Zoe Tahoe Oil & Spice Tracy Hansen & Chris Boyle Liz Moore Ten Thousand Villages David & Linda Brown Mountain Hardware & Sports Lee Terminello Charles & Annica Bryan Mountain Home Center Three Dot Studios Cabona's Mountain Valley Meats TIP Printing CADE Winery Mutt Lynch Winery Town of Truckee Canine Country Truckee Newport Beach Marriott Hotel The Tree House Linda & Ron Carson & Spa Truckee Family Eyecare Christy Hill North Tahoe Catering Truckee River Winery Coldstream Adventures Northstar California Resort Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge Cottonwood Restaurant Parallel Mountain Sports at Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Company Coupe Sixty-One Hair Studio Squaw Valley Twisted Rivers Wine Coyote Moon Pawsitive Pet Sitting of Truckee Uncorked Wine Shop Crux Events, LLC Performance Air Service Urban Angels Sandra Deakman Pet Pantry Donors Veterinary Specialists in Reno Brian & Joanne Depolo Pet Station The Villager Candle Shop Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital Print Masters Vulcan Construction Dorinda's Chocolate Cafe Prudential California Realty West Shore Cafe East River Public Relations The Real Graphic Source White Buffalo Event Masters The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Wild Hair Welding Fine & Funky Clothiers River Grill Willard's Sport Shop Fifty Fifty Brewing Company River Ranch Restaurant & Lodge Karen & Andy Wirth G Swanson Construction Riverside Studios Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique Gallery Keoki c/o Squaw Valley Judi & Ned Roberts Restaurant Gooddler Wish List Purchasers Rubicon Pizza Company Wendy Wood Dale Green Salon Bella Vita ZD Wines Hacienda Del Lago Holliday Development Thank you to all our in-kind donors for helping HSTT care for Nancy Holliday Photography homeless pets. Show your appreciation for these pet-loving Homewood Ski Resort companies by doing business with them whenever you can!

Paw Prints-Spring 2015 information Board of Directors Jill Dobbs, President Andrea Bollakis, Vice President Pete Kristian, Secretary Andrew Cross, Treasurer Cherri Gillmore Matt Girvan Mike Ryan, DVM The 7th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala Karen Wirth Gary Wood Raised Big Bucks for Area’s Dogs and Cats

The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe’s seventh annual Black Tie & Tails Stephanie Nistler, event broke records with nearly 400 guests and 100 dogs in attend- Executive Director ance. An impressive $120,000 was raised for the organization that works Emily Watt, on the front lines to assist homeless pets in the region. This event is con- Animal Programs Manager sidered one not to miss, as it sold out six weeks in advance this year. Erin Ellis, Volunteer & Humane Gala attendees and their pets arrived in style, parading down a red Education Programs carpet at the Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Guests enjoyed a swanky cham- Manager pagne reception complete with treats for the honored canine guests, a

Dale Lawrence, Hound Heaven lounge where every and any treat a dog’s heart might Development Director desire could be sampled, a best dressed pet contest and a dog-

Rachel Frank themed photo booth that provided for much merriment. Rounding out Adoption Specialist & Lead the evening was a highly successful silent auction, live music provided Behavior Evaluator by the OK Chorale and dancing thanks to lively tunes spun by deejay

Kara Carstensen Greg Whatley of Mountain Event Productions. Adoption Specialist & People hoping to join us at next year’s Black Tie & Tails Community Spay/Neuter Program Manager should purchase their tickets as soon as they go on sale,

& Alicia Fiack usually in the fall, as the event sells out every year.

Adoption Specialist This year’s Black Tie & Tails event was sponsored by Donner Truckee Veterinary Hospital, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Truckee Tahoe Location & Contact Information Lumber Company, Truckee Tahoe Pet Lodge, Nature’s Select of North- Address: 10961 Stevens Lane ern California, Sierra Pet Clinic, The Savvy Dog, Roxanne Duffield State Truckee CA, 96161 Farm Insurance and Pond Collective. Website: www.hstt.org Additional support and contributions came from Albert Lewis of seespo- Phone: 530.587.5948 trun.com, Ok Chorale, Man’s Best Friend Candle Company, all of the

To make a donation, please visit generous businesses that donated silent auction items, our volunteers www.hstt.org and look for the for their tireless work and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe staff for making Donate Now button on our home- the evening so elegant. And last but definitely not least, thank you Ted page or call Dale Lawrence at Owens, our amazing Master of Ceremonies. 530.582.2468.