ANIMAL FOUNDATION OF GREAT FALLS NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2011 Construction Phase One Complete! Have you driven by the Margaret J Maclean Animal Welfare Center building site lately? When you do, you’ll see that the building is starting to take shape. Phase One of the new shelter has wrapped up. Utility connections have been made, the monument sign has been placed, footings, foundation walls, and piers are Fostering a caring community for complete, and the rough grading now reveals the shape of the topography. animals by providing shelter, advancing The City is resurfacing 25th Avenue NE from 8th to 9th Street this summer, animal welfare, and promoting the so boulevard sidewalk, curbing, and driveway curb cut work will be undertaken bond between animals and humans when that project is complete. Story continues on page 2 through innovative programs, education and service.

Nano McCluskey and her rescue dogs Bandit and Morin took a walk on the building site on June 4, a Spay Neuter May 2011 Clinic day of beautiful sunshine after seemingly endless rain. The monument sign is ready for text to be added. Story on page 11. On June 6, crews were working hard on site grading with more rain in the forecast.

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Construction drawings and specifications for Phase 2 We thank the following companies for have been completed and final pricing of this next phase the work they accomplished over the is underway. Phase 2 will include: winter and spring. Great job! • Complete thermal envelope of the building (exterior walls, columns, windows, and roof) Enterprise Electric • Under-slab utilities inside the building L’Heureux Page Werner (plumbing and electrical) Trucking and Excavating (MRTE) • Interior concrete floor slabs Siemens Engineering Company • Mechanical heating, ventilation, and air Sletten Construction conditioning equipment and airflow distribution Thomas Dean & Hoskins • Basic electrical components United Materials • Finish grading of the site topography By the end of this month (July2011), L’Heureux Page Werner will have completed the final construction drawings for the remaining phases of the project. At that time, we will have a full set of design documents with detailed information for Phases 3 through 5. The center will be ready to open at the end of Phase 3. Our fundraising committee is working diligently on the capital campaign. The goal is to keep donations flowing in ahead of construction needs so there will be no delays in the building process due to lack of funds. We are committed to having the new animal welfare center open as soon as possible, and the community has been unbelievably generous since we broke ground on the project. The anonymous couple who sponsored both sections of the building by donating $500,000 in March led the way for others.

The education room was recently sponsored in the Morin, Bandit and Nano McCluskey walk past the piers at the shelter entrance. amount of $50,000 by a young couple who stated, “We believe we can make the biggest change in our community now – while we’re here to see the impact of our contribution. It’s so important to commit to the things you believe in. For us it is the Animal Foundation.” This spectacular donation came on the heels of several other major gifts, including $27,800 from a couple who chose to name three dog areas, and three gifts totaling $25,000 for naming rights in the cat area. You can put your name, or that of a loved one, on the new Margaret J. Maclean Animal Welfare Center, too! Available naming opportunities range from $1,200 for a landscaping tree to $20,000 for the main lobby, a large room, or viewing hall. Naming rights are also being offered at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park. Please consider donating to this wonderful project. We would be more than happy to meet with you and answer your questions! Contact Ellen at 727-7387 for more information. The timeline for overall completion depends on actual costs incurred and our fundraising results. We need your continued support and look forward to working with you to open the doors. Purple Paw Winners Showstoppers at Fur Ball 2011

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Another fabulous night was had by the Fur Ball attendees, including the furry ones! A sold-out crowd of more than 350 people were in attendance at the Heritage Inn on April 16th to help raise money for our much needed animal welfare center. 6 For those of you who were unable to attend, the night was spectacular – delicious food, beautiful surroundings, exciting 7 auction items, and most importantly, people who genuinely enjoyed each other’s company and the animal welfare cause. The Foundation is pleased to report that the evening raised $57,000 – and some regular attendees reported it was the best Fur Ball in our seven-year history! A big thank you to those who sponsored the event, bought tickets, bid on items, purchased raffle tickets, joined us in the card blitz, and toasted your glasses 5 to such a worthy cause. It’s because of you that the Animal Foundation is able to move forward on our new building, provide needed spay/neuter services in Great Falls, and and Ty and Gus are part of the historical reenactments at the continue to maintain our well-loved dog park. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This event could not have taken place without countless hours When the dogs visit, good things happen. One example of a put in by our committed volunteers. We appreciate everyone’s positive outcome is a young girl who suffered a brain injury. efforts to make this another successful Fur Ball and sincerely She was unresponsive to her environment and unable to speak. hope you enjoyed the evening as much as those who benefited Ty, who is especially good with mentally challenged patients, from your dedication. visited this girl as she sat in her wheelchair. When she saw Ty, 2011 Purple Paw Award she struggled to shape her lips to call him. This was just the Bestowed on Canine Team beginning of her progress. Ty became a regular visitor and she Not one, but five dogs were the recipients of this year’s Purple grew better every time he came to see her, eventually reaching Paw Award at the 2011 Fur Ball. The honor, awarded annually out to pet him. to a cat or dog who best illustrates the bond between animals The couples use their time at the Juvenile Detention Center and humans, was bestowed on five dogs this year because they allowing the children to enjoy the dogs and also teaching about are a working team. “We couldn’t choose just one, since this caring properly for pets. Bonnie Ganster remarked, “When we team is a unit,” said Sally Cerny. “They work together and take our ‘fur kids’ to the center, you can see the love in the we want to recognize them together.” eyes of the children after 30 minutes with the dogs. They The certified therapy dog team is comprised of two Newfoundland bring out the best in those young people.” dogs:Ty and Gus, and a Golden Retreiver: Sasha (belonging to The Animal Foundation is grateful to these two very generous Craig & Bonnie Ganster) plus two Maltese/Chihuahua crosses: families who have dedicated so much of their time so that Bella and Biscuit (belonging to Chris & Sherri Boyer). For the others in need can experience the very special bond between past five years these two couples and their dogs have visited animals and humans. patients weekly as part of the animal enhanced therapy program Note: The Animal Enhanced Therapy Program at Benefis has enough at the Benefis Physical Rehabilitation Unit. They also meet the certified pets in their program. Please do not call them – they’re busy young inmates at the Juvenile Detention Center once per month taking care of patients. Thanks for understanding.

Plan ahead and save the date for next year’s Fur Ball: April 21, 2012. See you there! FUR BALL 2011 ABOUT OUR BOARD 1 Sally Cerny enjoys giving out the Purple Paw Awards. 2 Renée Chew Hopkins was all smiles at the Fur Ball. Pam Guschausky, President, is a partner at the 3 Purple Paw winner Sasha poses for the paparazzi. 4 Chris Boyer and Biscuit got lots of attention from the accounting firm Anderson Zurmuehlen (formerly crowd., including Judy Cummings (right) and Barb Purdy. 5&6 Craig Ganster, Ty and Gus were crowd pleasers Hamilton Misfeldt). She has one grown son, Andrew, too. 7 Sherri Boyer with the beautiful Bella. two rescued dogs, two foster cats and two older cats. , Vice President, is a lawyer and shareholder PENNIES FOR PETS Sara Sexe in the firm of Marra, Sexe, Evenson & Bell, PC. 8 Bailee McMaster and Noah Schmit count the copper coins. 9 Jimmy Schneiderhan, Cinto Kuka and She and her husband Doug have a daughter, a son Declan Okes were intent on adding it up. 10 The kids from Our Lady of Lourdes loved visiting with Angel and a dog. and AFGF Executive Director Ellen Gauthier. It was a chance to Stu Nicholson, Treasurer, is a former chief financial help children understand the value of pets in our lives and how officer for the Davidson Companies and former important it is to care for them responsibly. trustee for the Great Falls Public Schools. Stu has three sons and three step-sons from a previous marriage. He and his wife Janie live with Murphy, a six-year-old Bichon Frisé who runs the household. Coleen Balzarini is the financial officer for Special Thanks for McLaughlin Research Institute and serves on the Board of Federal Credit Union. Coleen has three grown sons and ten grandchildren. Community Support While Coleen and her husband Tom do not have pets in residence, they are often visited by her 8 parents’ Pomeranian Peanut. John Huber is a financial consultant with We have been the D.A. Davidson & Company. John and his wife Mary beneficiary of multiple group fundraising efforts have six children and a seven-year-old Golden since our last newsletter and genuinely appreciate Retriever named Rossi. the support of our community contributors no Bob James is a partner in the law firm of matter the amount. However, the children at Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick & Higgins and has been a Our Lady of Lourdes were definitely the most trial lawyer for 35 years. Bob and his wife Cindy have five grown children, one cat and two dogs. heart-warming group since our last update. Gayle Boule, in charge of the Extended Care program, Melanie Lattin is a certified dog trainer and 9 works part-time for the City of Great Falls. She and organized Pennies for Pets and identified the Matthew Gressard share their home with a cat Animal Foundation as the recipient of and three dogs. pennies brought to school by the children. Anne Martinez is an active community volunteer Linda Passuccio’s third graders are mentors and part-time management consultant specializing to the extended care class and they assisted in strategic planning. She and her husband Larry have with counting pennies. The final count was three teenagers, two dogs and two rescued cats. $101.40 in pennies! Whitney Olson is the vice president of Bison Ford. Her husband, Doug Little, teaches at Fort Shaw Anne Cummins, organizer of the Winter Elementary School and coaches the Simms-Cascade Market at the Moose Lodge, donated a portion wrestling team. They share their home with of the vendor fees and all entry fees to benefit two greyhounds. the Spay of the Falls. Pampered Chef distributor Owen Robinson, president of both Lumber Roxanne Lynch hosted a luncheon event in Yard Supply and Flawless Auto Body, has been a 10 February that raised over $1,000 – also to community volunteer for 35 years. He and his benefit the Spay of the Falls committee. wife Gayle share their home with two active, older dogs Pyper and TJ. Davidson Companies employees contributed at their Wear Jeans Day in April and the Downtown Association allocated 50% of the proceeds from their Poker Run in May. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR These community supporters are great examples of the philosophy, “it takes a village.” Ellen Gauthier Together, we are going to see the animal welfare needs of our community addressed. Plan now for Dog Days of Summer: August 2, 2011 The are once again hosting dog We’re on the Web! lovers at and donating a portion of the proceeds to the Animal Foundation. There will be a www.theanimalfoundation.org parade and much more. Please join us for an evening Check us out on our website. We have tons of America’s favorite sport combined with man’s best of information about our projects and how you can help. You can contribute to the friend – what could be better? Thank you Voyagers! capital fund drive online using PayPal or The Dog Days of Summer is also the theme for a your credit card. two-month art exhibition at Gallery16. It opens July 1 and runs through the end of August. Pets Over The Rainbow: August 20, 2011 The Rainbow Senior Living also knows how Like us at: pets can help us live a healthier and longer life. Facebook.com/animalfoundationgf Please mark your calendar for their second annual event!

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A note from Ellen.... The Margaret J Maclean Animal Welfare Center will be The Animal Foundation of Great Falls completed because of your ongoing commitment. continues to move forward because of you. John Hancock Field stated, “All worthwhile men have good This issue of our newsletter is dedicated to our donors––each thoughts, good ideas, and good intentions – but precious and every one of you who have contributed in large or small few of them ever translate those into action.” Thank you ways––we are grateful for your partnership. Without the support for being among the precious few who translate your good you have shown, we would not be where we are today. intentions for homeless animals into very real actions by Over 4,400 cats and dogs have been spayed or neutered in our volunteering your time and donating funds to continue this clinics because of you. That translates into many thousands of work of compassion. animals that were not born unwanted and homeless. Hundreds of dogs enjoy the off-leash park regularly because Ellen Gauthier, Executive Director of your contributions. [email protected]

Amounts cumulative through May 31, 2011

$400,000 and ABOVE KRTV Planet Earth John Gilbert Memorials Nancy Rechlin Anonymous Michael Laird Mark & Gerianne Poulsen – Pro-Build Jeff & Mary Gray Judy Rigler Margaret J. Maclean Estate Lamar Outdoor Advertising Catherine Reid Great Falls Clinic employees Rudell & Adele Robinson Trina Knoche – Knoche Insurance Albert Reeves & Estate of Lois Reeves (Wear Jeans for a Day) Owen & Gayle Robinson with $100,000 - $399,999 Larry & Anne Martinez & R. G. & Rose Marie Robertson J Mar Music – J & Marni Constantino First Interstate BancSystem John Skees & Sue Todd Skees D. A. Davidson match gift Tom & Jan Robitaille James Hames Foundation match Robert & Susie Neill Laura Rogers Hamilton Misfeldt & Company Harry & Nancy Roch $50,000 - $99,999 Nora Norum TRANSAD/SignPro and Tony Dilello Joe & Leslie Russell Bob & Cindy James PetCo Foundation US Bank Lynn & Charlie Hardin Shane & Amy Sanders The Roberts Family Barb Purdy Joan A. Verstegen Heritage Bank Sue Schleif Whitney Olson & Doug Little Mike, Susan & Timothy Seery Ray & Lynne Wahlert Mark & Patty Higgins Marian Setter John & Sue Ann Stephenson-Love Carole Lovinger & Keith Wolverton High Plains Pizza Shortgrass Web Development – $25,000 - $49,999 Dale & Linda Stoverud Jim Hinde & Lynn O’Malley Doug Ormseth Anonymous Mitch & Erin Tropila $1,000 - $2,499 Sue Holman Ken Small Ed & Carolyn Dolezal Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick & Higgins 3 Anonymous Donors Gregg & Dawn Holt Jeff & Esther Smith Carlson Family Foundation United Way of Cascade County Charlie & Sydne Abernathy Kristine Oakland Houtonen Max Smith Joe & Terry Fox – Fox Fine Jewelers Roy & Diane Volk – Heritage Inn Agamenoni & Frank, Court Susan Humble Bonnie Solberg Bill & Marlene Walden Reporting Paul & Lori Husted Chris Southall & Suzanne Shaw Humane Society of Cascade County Allegra Print & Imaging Insty Prints of Great Falls Spectrum Medical L’Heureux, Page, Werner $2,500 - $4,999 Bill & Cheryl Antonich Larry & Jan Jackson Steve & Lois Spencer Linda E. Metzger 5 Anonymous Donors Art Works Frame Shop & Gallery Paula Jackson Ralph Steffani Stu & Janie Nicholson Advanced Litho Printing Tom & Coleen Balzarini Wes & Tere Jackson Stoddard Construction Pacific Steel & Recycling Animal Medical Clinic – Tim Gilligan Donna Barlow Trudy Jakes & Jean Rolando Keith Strong David & Leslie Baldridge Karen Bates Peter & Elizabeth Jennings Sutherland’s Jewelry $10,000 - $24,999 Big Sky Animal Medical Center John Bebee & Kim Schulke & John Godwin Photography Dixie Swanson Anderson Steel Supply Carol Bradley & Steve L’Heureux D. A. Davidson match gift Don & Cherie Johnson Gene & Jane Thayer City of Great Falls w/Gannett Foundation match gift Cecil & Bonnie Beckstrom – Dayton & Polly Kolstad The Gallery Salon – Lee Bialczak Craig Barber, Crago, Inc. Bob & Linda Bundi – The Glass Art Shop Kaleidoscope Art Glass Kory Larsen & Gay Nevin Larsen The Peak Health & Wellness Center Printing Center USA Central Plumbing & Heating Jim & Michelle Belknap Norma Jean Lawrence Shirlee J. Thiebes Big Sky Gold Diamond Brokers Cindy Cieluch Photography Eugene & Karlene Bern – Bern & Pugh Cathy Lewis Torgerson’s & Wholesale Jewelers Davidson Travel Best Friends Animal Hospital Liggett Construction Travel Time RV David & Tanya Cameron – Dusty’s Sprinkler Service Bison Ford Lodestone Advertising Udder Distributing – Jeff Linabary Dana Ranch Company Farmers Insurance Group Nick Bonfilio & Deb Thatcher Brian & Pat Loucks Mark & Deb Visocan Chuck & Sally Cerny Fisher Radio Joseph & Cynthia Brodeur Loucks & Glassley Waddell & Reed Andrew & Wendy Davidson & Doug & Rose Forbes – Donald & Jacay Carey Bruce & Caroline Madsen Wadsworth Companies – D.A. Davidson match gift Kranz Flowers & Gifts Susan Carpenter Marson Productions – WB Wadsworth Builders Davidson Companies – including Forde Nursery Mike & Gail Carter with Marty & Danita Severson David & Doni Weissman Wear Jeans for A Day Lacey Gallagher D.A. Davidson match gift Bill & Janet Monsos Kris & Diana Whitaker Davidson Family Foundation Gannett Foundation Central Montana Radio Network Montana State Adjusters Assn. Mark & Mary Willmarth Dan & Mary Beth Ewen Caspar Garrigues Chicago Title Insurance Company Mark Motors Brenda Wolf & Al Dauderis Pam Guschausky Tim Gilligan Mark & Ginger Christensen Ed & Peggy Matteucci Roger & Jan Wolter Bill & Karin Hedglin Great Falls Bench Advertising Jim & Nancy Cory Brian McCabe Memorials Jim & Fran Wylder Walt & Geri Janas Great Falls Teachers Federal Credit Union Bruce & Marty Cowgill Stan & Jane Meyer Louise Zampich In Memory of Cecilia Kincaid Great Falls Voyagers Crown Jewelers – Paul Radonich Moderne Cabinet – Layne Shanahan Estate of Francis Zipperian & Matthew Gressard Bob & Judy Cummings Montana’s Precious Gold – $500 - $999 Kathleen Cosgriff Judy A. Gretch James & Leslie Davis Nancy Hasbrook John & Judy Alexander Bill & Andrea Johnstone H & H Crane Jim & Jean Day Anne Morand Steen Alme Purpura Family Dick & Marilyn Hensley Dennis & Susan Dell with Mountain Title Services Henry & Christine Anderson Renaissance Creative – Pam Lemelin Jane G. Hibbard D. A. Davidson match gift Mountain West Bank Associated Veterinary Service – Sletten Construction – Erik Sletten Jim & Cheryl Hirose Diamonds by Design Jim & Carol Mungas Jack & Wendy Newman Stockman Bank John & Mary Huber Dickman Excavation National Junior Honor Society of Vincent & Myra Bakke Bill Tacke & Barb Teberg Todd & Lael Humble Monte Dolack North Middle School Bill Beecher Titcomb Foundation John Kutzman & Jean Faure Jim & Ida Donahue Nestle Purina Pet Care Allen & Billie Bloomgren Roger & Lani Witt Gloria LaMott Douglas Wilson & Company Tan Tan Ng & Shih Sun (Sonny) Hung – Dean & Sue Bohne Melanie Lattin – Animal Harmony Eklund’s Appliance, TV & Furniture The Best Wok Jo Bridgeford $5,000 - $9,999 Malisani Entech Computers & Office Automation North Central Montana Adjusters Broken Wheel Gallery & Frame Shop – Big R Gaines & Beth McFadden Bobbie Erickson North Country Media Group Rebecca Hill Big Sky Animal Medical Clinic – Dan McKay & Deb Louttit Equine Protection League of Northwest Fence Products Dave Certozke & Bethann McGregor Rick & Doreen Scherr Chuck & Sue McKenzie Cascade County Robert & Gladyce Oakland Joel & Debra Chapman Rick & Peggy Bourne Bill & Joyce Miller Everlasting Memories Ben & Mayme Ober Herb & Debbie Chesterfield Ben & Caroline Carter – MDS Supply Jack, Kim & Ciarran Molloy Kim & Linda Fagenstrom – Optimist Club of Uptown Great Falls Church, Harris, Johnson & Williams Cogswell Agency Jeff & Jolene Monheim The Fagenstrom Company Penny’s Gourmet to Go – Brian & Laurie Conroy Jean Dybdal Montana Farmers Union Insurance Agency F & L Pet Resort Penny Rubner & Rick Lewis Cooper Construction Electric City Kennel Club Tim & Debbie Murphy Flower Farm/ Electric City Conservatory Phil & Jeanie Palm Mike & Pat Cotter Martha Garrigues & Estate of Lois Long Gary Lynn Olson Edwin & Barbara Fuller Ed & Paulette Patterson – Pat & Lorrin Darby Ellen Gauthier Earl & Lillian O’Neil Pat & Lyn Galvas Patterson Insurance Agency Wales & Marie Davis John & Donna Gilbert Phil & Stella Palm George Geise & Gannett Platinum LLC Jeff & Casey Dawson Humane Society of the United States Penthouse Salon Professionals – Foundation match gift Suzanne Porter Jack & Elizabeth Devine KFBB Don Henderson & Marty Andrews Mike & Sydne George Geannine Rapp-Purpura Dan & Linda Donovan

6 Dragonfly Dry Goods Tom & Joan Tolmie Junkermier, Clark, Campanella Gary & Marsha Schumacher Steven & Sharman Akre Gina Drummond Kathy Treloar & Stevens Dale & Judy Schwanke Nicole Albertson Barbara Colwell Duncan Evie Ugrin Robert & Pamela Kampfer Seattle Mariners Francis & Helen Allaire Eagle Beverage United Materials John & Sherry Kauffman Karel Shane Jack & Robin Allaire Edward Jones Investments Victory Cleaning Service – Vernon Hill Tom & Phyllis Kinney Bob & Maggie Short Betty Allison Enterprise Electric, Inc. Wal-Mart Foundation Charles & Silke Kirkwood Katheryn Showen Fred & Vicky Anderson Steve & Deb Erwin Tom & Dena Warr Kris & Kathleen Knaphus Wendy Sire & RBC Dain Rausch John Anderson Emma J. Evans Willard & Nancy Weaver Kruger Helicopter Service Foundation match gift Pam Anderson Richard & Debra Evans Wells Fargo Community Support J. Eldon & Erica LaTray Barbara Skelton Barry & Jan Annala Evergreen Veterinary Clinic – Campaign Phillip Lee & Susan LeBow Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Sletten Roger & Jill Ash Becky Jourdonais Bob & Ronnie Whiteford Danny & Leslie Lemire Katheryn M. Sloan Patti Ashmore Fast Car Wash Kay & Phyllis Williamson Bill & Susan Littlefield Val Smelser Ria Bakas Jeffery Ferguson Law Offices John & Hedda Wolfe Bill & Joan-Nell Macfadden Jerry & Vicky Speer Brian & Donna Bagley Ferrin’s Furniture Lonnie & Ruth Ann Yingst Sara MacGilvra Roger & Deb Spring Darryl & Marci Barker First Liberty Federal Credit Union Jerry & Jenny Yoneji Jan Mayernik Anthony Stewart Dudley & Tammy Beard Jaybe Floyd & Michael Luckett Gary & Nancy Zadick George & Connie McCabe Stifel Nicolaus Beargrass Grille Flynn Insurance Agency Gary & Barb Mercer Rob & Val Stone Mark & Meredith Beckedahl Lou Fontana $250 - $499 Barbara Mikkelson George & Audrey Stratford Belt Valley Animal Hospital – Bruce & Karen Gaare Susan Agostinelli & Larry Green Betty Jean Miller Jim & Dee Strauss & Gannett Dale Schott John Goodnow with Davidson Matching Funds Neal & Mary Jane Mishler Foundation match gift & the Dick & Joan Bennett Mike Grafe Pam Hansen Alfred Insurance Barb Moe & Howard Axtell Baxter International Foundation June T. Berg Randy & Nora-Flaherty Gray Jack & Barbara Anderson Raylene Morgan match gift Fred & Cheryl Berry Great Falls Veterinary Service – Robert Anderson Andrea Moss Sunnyside Elementary School Better Cabinet Deal Rick Helms Charles & Judith Astrin Doris Mudd & Julee Kranz 5th graders Gary & Vicki Bickler Knud & Katherine Grosen Austin Designs – Tim & Christy Austin Catherine Nelson Sutton & Gardner – Jeffrey Sutton Big Mouth BBQ Harry Birkenbuel Construction Jeanette C. 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Gayle Boule Matching gift Chico Hot Springs Stuart Purdy Bob & Jan Williams Bob & Linda Boysen Sam Juvick Memorials City Lights Jane Quesenberry Delano & Marilyn Wilson Branch & Sherry Brady Harris & Jan Kallestad City Motor Company Chris & Cindy Reiquam and Wood Express – Bill Bowen Kathryn Braund John & Colleen Kunz & Carl Clark US Bank matching funds Gladys Young Donald, Isabelle & Michele First Interstate BancSystem Sidney Stapp Colla Rikki’s Pizza & Pasta Mike & Robin Young Broxson Foundation Matching Funds Helen Comer Russell & Judy Riesenberg Bob Zepp Susan Bugajski Dirk & Connie Larsen Companion Golden Retriever Rescue Rocky Mountain Sleep Bill & Stacey Zins James & Sara Buley Roger & Toni Larson Lynn Compton Disorders Center Joseph & Carole Zohn & Bundi Gardens Latigo & Lace Conservation Congress David & Stephanie Rohrer Rita Legowik Bunko Babes Kris Lattin-Jackson Anne Cummins John & Trudy Rosenbaum Donna & Dean Zook Kelsy Burgmaier Tom & Debbie Lewis Davidson Investment Advisors Charles & Jan Rossell Sandra Burwell Bob & Tami Lincoln Max & Kristina Davis Reed & Mike Rydell – $100 - $249 Martin & Brenda Byrnes Harvey & Judy Lowthian Shawn & Kelli Dawson Leo P. McMeel Insurance 7 Anonymous Donors Terry & Donna Cady William & Pamela Lundberg Andree Deligdisch Sam’s Club Foundation Anonymous & Microsoft Giving Campaign Jeffrey & Katherine Campbell Malek Angus Beef – Ty & Alecia Malek Matthew Donnelly Robert & Kathleen Sands 3D International Linda Campbell Jack & Peggy Manning Peggy Dotson Jerry & Jill Santy Claire Abell Joanie Carl McCollum Modern RV’s Barbara Colwell Duncan Joni Schaper Bruce & Lynda Aafedt Fran Carlson Star Ferrrel-McDonald E2Value McKay Rowen Associates – Phil Rowen Eddie’s Supper Club McMillan Studio El Comedor Eric & Laurel Mills Glenda Evans Ray & Laurie Mohney Tamra Everson Kevin Moncrief Sherm & Clarissa Ewing Montana River Outfitters – Craig Madsen Fair Claim Work Comp Attorneys Janice Moog Jack & Jean Fisher Motifs for the Home Walter O. Forsman John & Danzell Neely Kim Fox Norm & Sally Newhall Elizabeth Frantz & Gannett Marjory Ninneman Memorials Foundation match gift North West Crop Insurance Harry & Joy Fulton Services Bruce & Karen Gaare Bob & Bonnie Pancich Larry & Sandy Geske Paris Gibson Middle School Ray & Jeanne Geyer 8th Graders Bill & Sis Gilbert Purple Cat Creations Emery & Dawn Giskaas Julie Ramsey Donald & Jean Goldhahn Carl Rostad & Nancy Luth C. David Gorton Tom Sander Grand Union Hotel One of the many ways you can ensure a better future for animals John & LaVerna Scott Dennis & Marianne Granlie Jim Searles & Terri Marceau & Don & Mimi Grant is by becoming a member of the Animal Foundation of Great Falls. D.A. Davidson match gift Grass Man Tractor Services Ritchie & Marilyn Secor Great Falls Chapter Grizzly Annual membership renewals will support programs and provide a predictable Doug & Sara Sexe Scholarship Association revenue source as we move forward. We now have nearly 250 members and Patrick & Genny Shannon Great Falls Music Teachers Assn. – Ship It Practice for Pets hope to have 425 by the end of 2012. Please help us meet that goal! Terri Skiba Carol Hagan Skyline Veterinary Clinic Ron & Sharon Hall David Slovak Jean Halvorson – Choose the membership level that’s right for you: Joyce Sponheim Aspen Grove Gallery Ron & Rita Staley Gary & Marilyn Hendrix Platinum Paw $500 and up Grant & Dona Stebbins Steve & Jan Heppell Jack Stephenson David & Linda Hinds – Golden Paw $ $ Jeff & Julie Stephenson Big Sky Volkssport Club 250 - 499 Studio Montage James & Teresa Hodges $ $  Subway Sandwiches & Salads – Gabbye Hopkins & Lia Sophia Silver Paw 100 - 249 David & Doni Weissman Sandor Hopkins $ $ Art Taft & Kim Haloupek Mary Ann Hutchens Bronze Paw 50 - 99 for the love of animals Mick & Suzie Taleff Izaak Walton Inn The Blue Rose Jody Jakes & Bill Benton Friend of the The Decorating House Doug & Kathy James Foundation $10 - $49 The Tree Man – Rick Valois Jeremiah & Katie Johnson The Westin Seattle Nobby & Betty Johnson Jay Tischendorf & Jacqueline Maillet Scott Juneau Businesses can choose to join at the Silver Paw level or above. PHOTOS BY CINDY CIELUCH TAKEN AT THE GREAT FALLS ANIMAL SHELTER APRIL, 2011 (PAGES 7 -10) Jan & Lisette Carter Bill & Marie Gamradt Jack & Maureen King Our Lady of Lourdes Bill Wilson Jana Carter Edwin & Janis Garleson Judy Kinonen Extended Care & Third Grade Donald Wilson Central West Animal Clinic – Micki Lague Joey & Jann Gay Kathleen Kiser Susan Overfield Eddie Wilson Melvin & Peggy Champion Keith & Rita Gebo Don & Michele Kisler Theresa Oyhamburu WRS Architecture-Bill & Billie Stuff Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, On the Border Bill & Sue Gibson-Donnell Gary & Barbara “Dimmer” Kjelsrud Pacific Steel & Recycling, Branch 1 Ursidae Team Students – Jessica Cieluch Leslie Giles Rory Klaue Palagi Plumbing & Heating Co. North Middle School Clark & Lewie’s Pub & Grill and Adam Gill Ted Kline Jerry & Kelly Parsons Vern & Bonita Vickery Sip n Dip Lounge Gregory & Valerie Goeser Jeanne Knight Pasta Montana Luella Welsh Marilyn Clark Lynne Goodman Tom Kotynski & Gannett Patrick Flaherty Law Firm David & Ellen Westenbarger Robert & Marilyn Clarke John & Janice Gorman Foundation match gift Bonnie Paynich Brett A. Williams Clients of Associated Veterinary Service Jim & Betty Grant Audrey J. Kraft Pete’s Auto Sales June Williamson Bob & Helen Coleman Harriet Gray Kirsten Krauss Allen & Sandy Peters Dick & Paula Wilmot Cool Beans Coffee Pub Teresa Gray William & Harriet Kuhr Mark & Annette Peterson Gary & Mimi Wolf Dennis & Janis Conner Great Falls Floral Monty & Colette Kuka Jerry & Phyllis Phillips Mike & Michelle York Conklin, Nybo & Lanning Great Harvest Bread Rich & Rita Kuka Shirlee Phillips Mike & Shirley Young Connor & Shannon John & Marge Greer Robert A. Kudrna Melanie Picken John Zohn & Carole Legowik-Zohn Contract Flooring Greer & Walker, LLP Micki Lague & Pierce Carpet Mill Outlet Robert & Rose Cosby Jane Gregoire Bear Paw Golden Retrievers Nada Pitt Up to $99 Counseling Department of Bob & Gayle Gregovich Eva Lang Bary & Nancy Poletto 8 Anonymous Donos CMR High School Delbert & Pamela Grote LJ’s Hair & Nails Mike Potter 3D International William & Barbara Browning Cowan Howard & Frances Gusaas Phyllis A. Lee Power Pro Roy & Donna Aafedt Evan & Pearl “Sue” Crandall Scott & Arika Hagel Catherine Leffler Zeta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Charles & Grace Abbott Lewis, Slovak & Kovacich Procraft Carstar M. Abrahamson Paul & Sharon Lindstrom Public Drug Company Arthur & Christina Agre Wayne & Sally Linnell Jim Purdy Dean & Dotty Albert Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Lola Pygott Jon & Roxy Albright of Great Falls Ray & Jeanne Quigley Ed & Helen Alexander Lithia Honda of Great Falls Real Deals Home Decor Jim & Lori Alkestad Jacqueline Lohman Shirley Reidy David & Terry Allen Long Insurance Agency Doreen Beryl Richard Mary Gentry Allison Mike Louttit & Riverview Pet Grooming Studio Holly Amdahl Nancy Tokumoto Louttit Kyle & Carmen Roberts Amigo Lounge Blake & Tammi Lowthian Walter & Shauna Roberts Anderson Glass – Brian Lindgren Lucero & George Sarah Robertson Keith & Nancy Anderson Lisa Lynn Edward & Barbara Rooney Kristi Anderson MacKenzie River Pizza Company Stewart & Marilyn Rose Larry & Nancy Anderson David & Joyce Madson Vern & Marge Rothschiller Marlene Anderson MCM Commercial Properties – Frances Ruffatto Nancy Fura Anderson Bill & Kim Madison Dennis & Debra Ruggerie Vic Andersen & Jane Heath Mandala William & Elaine Ryan Wayne & Marcia Anderson Dan Marberg Bill Salina & Jo Hall Salina Darrell & Gayle Archey Robert & Catlin Marcinek Bill & Gaylene Salonen Amber Asay & Shaun Pisk Bill & Pat Maronick Helga Sandrock Kellee Asmussen Les Marsh Kim Larsen-Santini William & Kathleen Austin Alice Marshall & Brandon Jurasek Gil & Evelyn Schaefer Jim & Carol Auth James Martin Bernard & Leota Schermele John & Susan Avery Glenn Mason Angie Schneider Mary Jo Bailly Brian & Jordan Crosby William & Pamela Haggerty Tom & JoAnn Matsko Dick & Karen Schoonover Robert & Linda Bailey Donna Crosier Nick Hammen & Debra Schmidt Billy Maxwell Ronald & Lisa Schreffler Shirley Bailey Jim & Sandi Cummings Daphne Hankins Kevin & Linda McCafferty James & Bonnie Schreiber Judith Baker Mr. & Mrs. John Curtis Jeannie Hansen Ron & Susan McCullough Roger Semler & Eileen Gallagher Janet Banach Constance Dahl Tanya Harant – The Living Room Charles McKay & Anna Louttit-McKay Shade Tree Mobile Home Park – Bob Bann Daisy’s Deli Tom & Karen Harant Evelyn McKenna Leo & Christine Leidy Cecile Baranko & Ed Dambrowski James & Sandy David Patrick & Kelli Harrington Harold & Nanette McLaughlin Kathleen Shryne Ed & Marilyn Bartlett Joe & Suzie Davis Andrew Hayes Jayne Flynn McManus Ron & Colleen Simonetti Barkin’ Bakery Diane Kehne-Killpack Kyle & Tami Haynie Meadowlark Country Club Robert Skinner Larry & Linda Barghultz Dan & Sue Della Rossa Heart of Montana Robin Meguire Susan Skovron Bonnie Barnes Diane Della Rossa & Stuart Greene David Heckler Dona Mellott Smith & Company Richard & Lois Barnes John & Pam Denham Jerry Hedrick Duane & Shirley Menghini Mark Smith & Jodie Ugrin-Smith Bathe Your Own Dog Devine Brothers Distributing David & Mary Heinrich Merle Norman Cosmetics W. Lee & Melissa Smith Sandra Bauer Dan & Cheryl Devine Monica & Anna Heisler Michaela Messman Neil & Sharon Snyder Jeanne Baumann Kevin & Ramona Devine Betty Henderson Neil Michaels David & Jan Stewart Virgie Baumgartner Dick Olson Construction Sara Hessler Douglas & Kathryn Miller John & Marie Stewart James & Corinne Beardsley Discover Moving & Storage William & Marva Hoard John E. Miller John & Megan Stewart Mark & Meredith Beckedahl Helen Dodge William Hodges Ryan & Gail Miller Frank & Lois Stimac John & Carol Beckman Virginia Dokken Holiday Inn Express - Riverside Ted & Erin Mitchell Dave Stovak Albert & Joyce Bell Michael Donovan Jack Holland Hartwig & Janice Moeller Howard Strause Frank & Noreen Bell James & Lorraine Dooner Tim & Sherie Holtz Phillip & Laura Moessner – Hazel Stull Eileen Bennett Leon Dorich Colleen Holzheimer Maple Moose Baskets Thaddeus & Su Suits Carol Benson Robert Drummond Jerry Hood Montana Milling Joseph & Annabel Super Alva & Connie Bernard Michael & Adrienne Dube G.S. & M.H. Houlihan Gary Montgomery & Tracy Stein Meghan Lulf Sutton Bigfork Inn Gail Duerre Houston, Helseth & Myers Mary E. Moore Greg & Deb Schwandt Big Horn Wilderness Equipment Phil & Vicki Dunham Don & Sharon Howarth John Moran Kenneth & Margaret Swisher Jean Birch Jack & Mary Dykstra Michael & Cory Huber James & Lynda Morin Art & Jo Tadej Joyce Bixler Richard & Carol Ecke & Lisa Hudecek Michael & Cathleen Morrison William & Shirley Taylor Martin & Kay Bjorgum Gannett Foundation match gift Steve & Brenda Hudspeth & D.A. Davidson match gift William & Susan Taylor Jo Dee Black Erney & Ann Edwards Sandy Huisman Orloff & Dona Morrow The Goldstone, Inc. Mark & Paula Blessinger Leo Ellingson Edward Hull Karen Motil The Pita Pit Whitney Bliss Mary Elting Don & Catherine Hurd James & Sheryl Mowry Kimberleigh Thiel-Schaaf Daren & Joella Bloomgren David & Lois Engbrecht Stacy Huser & Tim O’Hara Neil & Debra Mungon Bryan Thies Leslie Bobier Frank & Debbie English Indian Hammer Veterinary Service Grace Myers Gregory & Joan Tierney A.M. Bohr & Mary Ann Rose Doug Evans & Julie Topel-Evans Indigo John & Donna Myers Louise Toole Julie Bogden Beth Evenson Kurt & Kathy Jackson Alice Myron & Linda Ulschmid Shannon Toscano Robert & Annette Bold Harold & Vicki Everson C. Veda Jacobs National Laundry & Dry Cleaners Erin Townsend Borrie’s Family Restaurant Arvin Eyre Jaker’s Natural Balance Health Care Russell Trainer Jane Ida Bourke Remuldo & Eleanor Faccenda Ted James Robin K. Neel Billie Treat Sarah Bower & Tom Crane Facility Improvement Corp. Charles & Gerry Jennings David & Shelly Neil Glen & Peggy Tremper Bob & Shirley Bowlin Ferro Appraisal Services Deloris Johns Kay Leann & Jake Neil William & Debra Trenberth Carl & Sara Box First Congregational Church – Cevin & Brenda Johnson with David Neill Marc & Janice Trimmer Morty & Margaret Boyd High Schoolers Davidson Matching Funds Kenneth & Sharon Ann Neill Joe & Mary Tropila Donna Brandon Tom & Sandi Filipowicz Gordon & Ruth Johnson Matthew Neill TTT Repair Bryan & Kerry Brashear Shirley Fjield Jim & Donna Johnson Steve & Brenda Neiller Eugene Tynes Teddie Bray Jim & Helen Flaherty Kelly Johnson James & Katie Nelson Ulm Pishkun 4-H Club Rich Breiner & Janet Carlson Ginger Flesch Steven & Carol Jonas Ray & Cary Nicklay Max & Jill Van Heel Harvey & Cheryl Bremer Karen Fox Janet Schraegle Jones NorthWestern Energy Troy & Erin Voeller & Samantha Price Bill & Michele Brennick Jim & Sandra Francetich Jordahl & Sliter, PLLC Candra Oakes-Niswanger John Van Horn Barbara Brewer John & Derline Francis Shirley Jorgensen Beverly O’Connor Dyrck & Karen Van Hyning Brenda Jean Bridgeford Kenneth Frank & Sun Microsystems K & K Trucking Arlene O’Day Phyllis Viccione Robert & Amy Broden Foundation match Ike Kaufman Office Max John & Carolyn Walker Robert & Kerry Bronson Joseph & Beverly Frankovich Lorri Keith Jesse & Julie O’Hara Sharyn Wallace Maryann Bross Fritz’s Auto Repair – Martha Kentzel John & Carol Oja Janice Warhank Mike & Carol Brown Fritz & Donna Sykes Jim & Leslie Kerr Jerry & Lin Olson Russel & Judy Waring Jim & Irene Brown Fuddruckers William & Sharon Kiffe Doug & Sherry Oswood Catherine White Bruttles Candies Viki Gallagher Al & Barbara King Greg & Deb Oswood Bo Willard Roy & Joyce Bryant

8 Joanne Frickle G.S. & M.H. Houlihan Robert & Beverly Lemieux Linda Frick-Olson Lily Houseman Tony & Caryn Lenz Richard & Sharon Frye Doreen Houston Todd & Heidi Lepard Erin Furr – Pink Papaya Bradley & Bente Houle Dennis & Terri Lester William & Patricia Gabriel Sean & Andrea Hoven Carl & Nancy Lesmeister Gary & Cindy Gahagan Howdy Murfitt Family Larry & Andrea Lett Eileen Gallagher Peter & Rhea Hristou Jack & Donna Lewis Vincent & Gladys Galli Carolyn Huber Stella Lindardos Chuck & Darlene Gardner Lisa Hudecek John & Arlene Lindell Betty Garrett Barbara J. Hughes Lindy’s Steak House Mary Gaudreau Linda Hughes Timothy Little Kenneth & Lory Gebhardt Gordon & Judy Hunt Gerald & Arlene Littlejohn Douglas & Kalu George JR & Beverly Hutchinson Michael Lockhart Bj T. Gerhart William & Sharon Hutchinson Glenn & Billie Lockwood Anne Getzenberg In Cahoots for Tea – Pam Kohut Edward & Zita Loeffler Heidi Gibson Harry Ingraham Mike Loftus Nora Gilligan & Dorothy Wallace Dick Irvin Richard & Mary Ann Lucas Roberta L. Gilstrap Clinton & Jerri Jackson Charles & Heather Lucero – Homeless and abandoned, these animals Hannah Giskaas James & Sharon Jacobson Aspen’s Capsters Kenneth & Tanya Gjullin JB’s Restaurant Bruce & Sandi Lund deserve a better shelter. Thanks to you, our Dagni Gleason Phyllis Jakes Katherine Lund & Charlotte A. Woon donors, we’re getting closer to opening the Jim Gleason Dick & Barbara Jaraczeski Ross & Debbie Lyle John & Susan Godwin Glenn & Sally Jeffrey William Lynch Margaret J Maclean Animal Welfare Center. Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Drs. Steffi Jesseau & Chuck Nolder Bill & Betsy Madison We thank you all most sincerely! Bert Goodman Mark & Bonnie Johannes Craig & Linda Madsen Dustin & Joni Gordon Alexander Johnson Gregory & Christian Madson Ken & Teresa Goree Carl Johnson Elizabeth Magee Phyllis Byers Sonja Dehn Karen Graf David & Jan Johnson John & Leslie Mahan Susan Buchel Elizabeth H. DeLoach Mark & Nancy Gray Gale Johnson Bruce & Carrie Mahin Muriel Buckley Nelson & Megan De Los Reyes Linda Greaves Howard & Janece Johnson Kathleen Mahin Emery Rose Burke Marianne Denning John & Mary Gregory Kathy Johnson Jack & Dora Mahood Thomas & Diana Burton Helen S. DeRoeck Erich & Matilda Grosse Leslie & Bonnie Johnson Dave & Marge Maloney Patricia Burwell Desserts & More Betty J. Grove Mary Ellen Johnson Peggy Manley Colleen Busby Col. Richard DeWitt (USA Ret.) Sebrina Gruntowicz – A Spirit of Design D. & Kim Jones Mrs. Gaynor Manning Charlie Byrne Dimitri’s Diane Gudatis Vickie Jones Richard & Carol Marberg Rachel Byrne Maribeth Doan Jack Gunderson Farms Ronald & Polly Hagen-Jones Earl Marble & William Mastrocola Rod & Del Clark Kelli Dobson Arlene Haaser Ron & Kris Jupka Sandy Mares The Cabinet Company Peggy Doheny Raymond & Helen Hackett Kristin Juras Micky Marion-Breedlove Café Earth Heather Doland Lisa Haffner David & Charlene Jurasek Gene & Peggy Marianetti John & Rita Caldwell Jamey Dombroski Lloyd Hagen John or Mary Ann Kahler Dr. Charles & Diane Marlen Carolyn Campbell Carl Donovan Bernie Hagerman & Max & Shannon Kalafat Francis & Anne Maroney Julie Campbell Karen Doran Loy Elementary Leadership Team Julia Katchmar Bryan & Kim Martin Canadian couple who loved the J.M. Dosen Cleo Hahn James & Linda Kathman Jean Martin Pacific Steel & Recycling T. Dosen Lloyd & Shirley Hahn Larry & Janet Kean Marialyce & Billie Martin Trailside Dog Park James & Donna Dougherty Janette Halcro Fran Keith Don & Deedre Martinko Candy Masterpiece William & Marlene Doyle William N. & Janet Hale Carol Kelleher Edward & Patricia Mattix Linda Capozzoli Donna Draper & Beverly Wiley Half Time Sports Bar Steve Kellogg Mark & Gayle Mauler James & Kathryn Carbis Jeannie Dresch April Hall Zollie & Evelyn Kelman Marian May Bruce & Judith Carmichael David & Shirley Driver Edwin & Pat Hall W. James & Judy Kembel Caren McCabe Joe & Margaret Carrico Patricia Dross Rosalie Hall William & Sandra Kempa Brent McCann & Wendy Raney Cascade Electric Company Brenda Dues Virgil & Nancy Jo Hall Don & Lois Kenczka Debb McClary Cathy Castner Gary & Ann Dues Dale or Linda Hallock Jim & Lana Rae Keough Gavin & Katie McCluey Cattlemen’s Cut Supper Club Danna Duffy Roxie Halter T & K Kiefer Mike & Susan McCord Nick & Patty Cetto Bob Durden Vernon Hamer Janet Kiely Shannon McDonald S. Wayne Chamberlin Larry & Margie Duren Don & Susan Hamilton Patricia Kiely Ann McDonnell Chapter BF P.E.O. J. L. Dustin Hands of Hope Speech Therapy Judy Kilmer Ray & Ann Christensen Dutton State Bank Brandy Hansen Ronald & Carol Kimball Jim & Irene Christianson Helen Duval Mr. & Mrs. C.E. Hansen Edward & Artha King Ken & Betty Christianson Annie Dyer Laurens & Susan Hansen Lisa King Carl & Roxanne Christofferson Annie Earl Todd & Kaleen Hansen Kingston Family Bob & Jo Anne Church Patricia Earley Don & Tina Harboway Julianne Kirkegaard Kevin & Paula Clark Sami Easley Gregory Harby Richard & Barbara Klemencic Donald & Joann Clure Jane Egan & Dean Brumberger Clark & Heidi Harden William & Laurel Kline CMR High School - Metal Shop Rosalie Egan Molly Harding Karen Peterson Knaup Coffee to Go James & Gayle Eidson Doris Harp Fred & Mary Knerr Cold Stone Creamery Frank Einarson Doris J. Harris Todd & Angie Knowles Coldwell Banker Cogswell Arlie Ellingson Wally & Gloria Hartman Jack & Jackie Knox Real Estate – John Kunz Rodney & Arlis Ellingson Victoria Hartney Jerome & Kim Kohm Lynette Coleman Roland Ellingson Richard & Gladys Harty Judy Kolar Susan Colvin William & Janice Ellison Fred & Jane Hashley Barbara Komar Mary Ann Connelly Howard & Margaret Enloe Will & Betty Hauck Jerry & Suann Konesky Billie Conners Frederick & Dorothy Erickson Mr. & Mrs. John C. Haven Joe & Linda Konesky Jan Connor B.J. & Mannie Erwin Melissa Hawes Phil & Karen Korell Denise Conrad Nancy Evans & James Trenberth Judith Hawkins Interior Design James Korpi Jean W. Cooper Amy Everaert Haynie Construction Valerie Kraenzel William & Margaret Cooper Paula Evitts Richard & Monique Headley Rachel Kranitz Marjorie Copeland Robert & Cheryl Ewen Thomas & Debra Healy George & Doris Kreis The Corkmasters, Harold & Adel Faler Andrea Hedges Jasmine Krotkov Purveyors of Fine Wine Gail Farley Robert Hedges Phil Kruger Christian Cornelius Howard & Marjorie Feldman Deborah Heim Charles Kuether & Susan Effertz Richard & Virginia Coughlin Rachel Field Mike Heine Rodney & Carol Kummer Rick & Mona McDunn – Lorna Coulthard Vern & Shizuko Fischer Chris Heisel & Leanne Kurtz K. Kunnemann McDunn’s Riverview Mini Storage Cozy Tea Hut Teresa Fish Gayle Heishman George & Colleen Kupka Theodore & Jewel McElhenney Robert & Necha Craig Randy & Patricia Fisher Donald & Marie Hellinger Martin Kux Karen McElroy Guy & Betty Crowe Five Loaves Coffeehouse & Bakery Frances Hendricks Laura LaFarr Bill & Juanita McGregor Terry & Monika Crummett Mark & Barbara Flaherty Mary Jane Hensley Bernice Laird Dorothy Jean McKay CU Source Patrick & Bonnie Flaherty Harry & Marjorie Hermanson Hastings & Veronica Lamb Tavie McKay Mary A. Culver Robert & Carole Fleming Alisa Herodes Kris Landon— Jan McKeown Vance & Peggy Curtiss Floors & More Laurie Hicks & Professional Dog Groomer Harry McKinsey Bruce & Bobbie Cusker Ross & Phyllis Floyd D.A. Davidson Matching Funds Diana Langenfeld Kathleen McLees Dante’s Creative Cuisine Fifth Street Diner Daniel & Janna Higbie Jan Langenfeld Robert & Jacqueline McLeod Garnet Dahmer & Delanie Butorac Eleanor Follick Ralph & Billie Higgins Bob & Connie Langevin Darrell & Marilou McNeese Ray & Joan Dalke Donald & Elaine Forbeck Regina Higgins Jim & Joy Langley Rob McNulty Ellen Joan D’Antuono Donna Fornfeist Cameron Hill Mark & Vivian Laramore Robert & Doris McPeek Robert Darnell Kay Fowler Steven & Donna Hinkle Katarina Latkovich Brian McVay Cassandra Davick Stephanie Fox V. A. & FloEllen Hippe Sherry Lankford Kathy Meadors Joe & Suzie David Vernon & Susan Francis Scott & Elizabeth Hobbs La Pastada Sharon Meeks Elizabeth Davis Richard Frank Steve & Kathy Hodgeson Peg Lauffer Darryl & Gail Meyer Gary & Kathy Davis Harold & Eleanor Fransen Michael & Marjorie Holland Morgan & Mindy Leach Mark & Andrea Meyer Ian & Nancy Davidson David Freeman & Virginia Salvador Kimberly Holler Judith Lee Mary Meyer Donna Dawson Rebekah French Bettie Lee Holzberger Sonja Lee MGM Property Management Jim & Jean Dawson Joseph & Darlene Friese Howard & Vilate Hooker John & Carole Lefebre Specialists – Knight P. Dean James & Holly Freudenberg Brenda Horn Diane Lehman Louie & Chris Maillet Doug & Christie Deck Roger & Mardelle Fromm Muriel Horner Robert & Jane Leirdahl David & Joan Milkovich

9 Bob & Darlene Miller Rosie Peterson Brent & Tracie Roeder Joseph & Joan Slocum Connie Tryon Deborah Miller Pet Paw-See Donald & Alma Roehm Calvin Small Rick & Phyllis Tryon Deborah Miller Robert & Christy Pfennings Mary Romsa Allison Smith Robert & Monica Tucker Jeanne Miller Barbara Phillips AnneRose Rogers Clayton & Deilla Smith Cheryl Tuck Larry & Sally Miller David & Stephanie Pickron Kenneth & Cheryl Rogers Dick & Shirley Smith D. Tuss Sherman & Joyce Mills Brian Pike Merrie Rosbarsky Gregg & Devan Smith Ann Twitchell Marie Mitchell Dick Pike Lockie Rosebasky Jennifer Smith Tyad Mary K. Mitchell Gregg & Malinda Pike Aune Rossberg Margaret Smith Lowell Uda Phyllis Mitzel Pin ‘N’ Cue Recreation Janet Rossmiller Robert & Judith Smith Guy & Patricia Ulshafer Jeffrey & Sharon Moe Cheryl Pinsonneault Matthew & Hazel Rowell Deane & Sandra Smith United Methodist Church Larry & Rondela Mogstad Ray Pippin Karen Rowland Verna Smith Barbara Urquhart Montana Senior News Pizazz Ruth Royal Society for Human Resource US Bank E mployees Jeanne Moore PMI Bank Ken & Brenda Way Rubino Management of Great Falls Elizabeth Van Dyken Moose Lodge #532 Scott & Kay Pladsen Jessica Rucinski Jacklin Strosnider for Timothy Murray Alicia Vance Willard & Janet Morley Bruce & Cecile Sorensen John & Sandi Vanni Morning Light Coffee Roasters Martha Sorensen Warren Vaughan Robert or Judy Morran Gary Sorum Patricia Vetere Jeanine Morreim Irene Sotelo Ronald & Pennie Vihinen James & Helen Morris Roy & Nancy Souder Jan Vinci William & Connie Morris Richard & Judy Souders Donald Vogelsang Rex & Verlene Morrow Mike & Joy Stafford Maurice & Marion Volkman Peter & Virginia Mueller Stampin’ Up Laurie Vosberg Diane Muich Starbucks Coffee Annie Voyles James & Patricia Munch Joe & Katrina Stark Laura Vukasin Beryl Munns Steel, Etc. Melanie Wade Irene Murphy Nicholas Stein Robert & Sarah Wagner Bev Murray Gayle Stende William & Joanne Waldenberg Jean Murray Geraldine Stensrud Vi Walker Patty Myers Jay & Lisa Stenzel Jeff & Sherri Walla R. D. Nance Charles & Nancy Stephens Kathy Wallace Bill Nelson Phil, Darlene, & Ward Stephenson Miriam & Michael Walters John & Daisy Nelson Penny Stevens Merla Warden Marvin & Diane Nelson Dwight & JoAnn Stevenson Cheri Waring Patricia Nicholls T.J. & Julia Stevenson Elizabeth Waterfield Ryan Niemann Julie Stimac Arline Watkins Arica Nile Olaf & Marie Stimac Bruce Len Watkins Darlene Noble John & Jean Stone John & Lorainne Watson Jerry Noble Tire Factory Lucy & Jill Storbakken Don & Deb Weakland Leah Noel Leslie Poletto Betsy Rushworth Marjorie Stricklin Bradley & Cheryl Weaver Noodle Express Bill & Juanita Polston Russell Country Realty Carl & Rosanne Stukey Jennifer Webster Northwest Management Carol Pond Melford & Carol Rustad Lori Harper-Suek Persis Webster Rick & Jeannie Nowaski Eileen Porter Vernon & Eloise Rustvold Suhr Transport Sue Webster Steve & Terry Nylund Carmen Poulsen Salad Creations Rebecca Sutherland Lois Wells Gerald & Linda O’Connor Richard & Theresa Preite Jo May Salonen Barbara Sutton Warren & Sue Wenz Ardith O’Day Jean Price Marguerite Samuels A.G. & Arlene Swenson Mary Kay Westphal William & Sylvia O’Keefe Maurizio & Virginia Primiani Lynn Sanders & Autumn Sykes Kirk & Carol Wetzel Charles & Margaret Olson Sam & Sharon Pulfrey AAA Self-Service Storage match Frances Taborek Wheat Montana Jerry & Ilene Olson Don Purcell Darlene Sanford Harry & Jan Takenaka Pam Whitaker Don & Julie Ollmann Tommy & Lee Ann Pyeatte Cary & Julie Santy Richard & Colleen Tamblyn John & Mildred White One Hour Xtra Clean Willie & Mellisa Pyette Owen Sargent Tap House Grill Robert & Eleanor Wigen Charles & Paula Olson Angie Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Sartain Thomas & Donna Tarantino Marla Wilckens Jerry & Ilene Olson Pamela Quinn Jack & Bertie Saunders Patty Taurman Pennee Wilkinson & Petrine Beatty Kenneth & Linda Olson George Racely Darrell & Sharon Schamp Annie Taylor Gary & Sara Willits Mark Olson Rachel’s Furniture Gallery Kerry & Phyllis Schaefer Jon & Michelle Taylor Ruth Williams Wayne D. & C.U. Olson Lorraine Ramos Barb Schlecht L.A Taylor Madeleine Willson Sandria O’Neill & Roxanne Bullard John & Karen Raemaeker Marcella Schmearer TC Glass – Ed Habel Helen F. Wilson Ann Ortisi Shirley Ralston Ron & Darlene Schmid D.W. & Nadine Thares Nancy Wilson Richard & Earlene Ostbert Marshall & Dolores Ramsey Del or Trudi Schmidt The Breaks Steve & Clara Wilson Pete & Barbara Osterman Norene Rash Laurie Schraer The Cattlemen’s Cut Supper Club Michael & Dana Winn Jack & John Osweiler William & Marian Rau Schulte’s 38th Street Store The Daily Grind Winterrowd Plumbing Duane & Jan Otness June Raymond & Coffee House The Depot Restaurant Andy & Jean Wirth Gloria Page Jeffrey & Callie Rearden Doris Schweikl The Doggie Doo Duo William Wojtala Brian & Jenny Painter Violet Reather Kerry Scott The Health Food Café Scott Wolf Richard J. Palmer Gary & Nola Rebal Bonnie Seaburg Dan & Nadine Thares Henry & Kimberly Woloszyn Misty Palmerton Fritzi Redgrave David C. Sears Beth Ann Thelen Women of the Moose Great Falls Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza David & Ruth Reeves Sedgie’s Glen & Pam Thomas Chapter 547 Joan Paredes William & Leona Reese Larry & Mary Ann Seitz Joanne Thomas Antoinette Woodcock Park & Ponder Coffee House John & Florence Reed Vicki Selin Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Thomas Bob & Lois Woodmansey Mel Pate Robert & Susan Reiley Michelle Sellers Carol Thompson Dan Woods Pat Patefield Richard & Carrie Reisig Dawn Seright Jon & Gail Thompson Roger & Carla Workman Sharon Patton-Griffin Robert & Denise Reissing Gary & Rose Shelden Wallace & Diane Thompson Tom Workman Barbara Jo Paull Dawn & Matt Reitz Doris Sheridan Shelly Thorn Marvin & Juanita Works Dennis & Lenora Paulson Loy Ann Rembe Dolores Shevalier Virginia Thornburg Gary & Shirlee Wyman Brian Peacock Margaret Richardson John Sheridan James & Debra Thoroughman Laura Young Clayton & Joan Pearce John & Karen Rickert Shannon Shipstead Tom Skovron Builders Terry & Linda Youngworth Loretta J. Pearce Karrie Risko Shop for Charity Day Operations Jeanne Tonkovich Richard & Lillian Zeller Randy & Connie Peck Marie Rivera Thomas R. Shuman Sharon Tooke Marion Zenz Bill & Sharon Pedersen Aundria Roberts Collin & Anne Schuster Topline Supplies Scotty & Claire Zion Don & Maryellen Pedlar Dixon & Toni Robison Bertie Skees Sigvardt Patrick & Patricia Tracy Dean & Donna Zook Herbert & Verna Penner Tracey Robinson & Kenneth Ariola David & Niki Simanek Janice Trainer Anne Perron & Mark Bauer R. Bruce & Joyce Robson Ray & Kathy Simonsen Travelers Property Casualty Ray & Carol Peters Marla Rocks-Preston Jeanette Simmons Gary & Diane Trescott Esther Peterson Louis & Patricia Rodriguez Helen Simonaitis Paula Tronson

We make every effort to accurately reflect all donations in this list, but if we have made an error, please call Ellen at 727.7387 and accept our sincere apology. All donations of $1,000 or more will be recognized in a permanent, prominent place of honor in the center. In-kind gifts are categorized at a donation level based on the value of your gift.

We sincerely appreciate your consideration of the Animal Foundation of Great Falls as you make plans for the distribution of your estate.

It is because of your kindness that we will continue to build our helping animals who cannot help themselves. Once you have offering of programs and services once the animal welfare center made provisions for the Animal Foundation of Great Falls in is complete. We are here to work with you and your legal advisors your estate plan, please let us know so that we can thank you in designing a gift suited to your particular needs. If you choose now for your future support. For more information please call to leave a bequest, we will see that it is put to the greatest use in Pam Guschausky, our board president, at 727-0888.

10 Spay of the Falls Alters 90 Dogs, 249 cats in May

The number of animals spayed or neutered by the Spay of the Falls is planning the next spay/neuter clinic dedicated Spay of the Falls team has surpassed 4,400! on August 27 and 28, 2011. Call 403-3219 to schedule The Animal Foundation’s spring clinic, held on May14-15 an appointment for your cat or dog. The service is free at Montana Expo Park, was another great example to low-income residents of Great Falls and Cascade County. of the extraordinary commitment to addressing Proof of income is required. To sponsor animals in the animal welfare issues in Great Falls. Committee August clinic, send your contributions to: Spay of the chair Karin Hedglin said, “The collaboration Falls, PO Box 3426, Great Falls, MT 59403. between the Spay of the Falls committee, Grant funds available between clinics for the Spay Montana task force, and the “fixing”dogs. If you or someone you know needs community of volunteers working to financial assistance to spay or neuter a dog before reduce the number of homeless cats and our next clinic, please call 403.3219 for info. dogs in our area was inspiring.” Spay-ghetti Dinner Helps Fund Clinics Clinic organizer Gloria LaMott stated, Please plan to attend the Spay-ghetti Dinner on “This clinic went so well, I’m very pleased. October15, 2011 at the Moose Lodge in Black Eagle. I want to extend a big thank you to our This is the main fundraising event that supports sponsors and the many volunteers who make the spay/neuter clinics. It will be a fun evening with it happen – we couldn’t do it without you. good food, a silent auction, raffle and much more! And thank you to all the area residents who Call event director Judy Cummings at 453-5559 brought their animals in to be spayed or neutered.” 1 for more information.

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1 Volunteer Glenda Alexander helps a kitty wake from anesthesia. 2 After long hours of food prep and serving hungry volunteers, chefs Karin Hedglin and Dewey Goering ham it up. 3 Volunteer Rod Clark is a regular vet assistant at the clinics. 4 Lisa Hudecek gives Montana state legislator Jean Price a tour of the cat recovery area. 5 Board president Pam Guschausky takes a break from her duties at the autoclave to love up a kitten. 6 AFGF Treasurer Stu Nicholson is the weigh-in guy. 7 Volunteers release a feral cat that was altered at the clinic, helping stem the tide of stray cats and kittens. 8 Volunteers Cathy Reid and Nancy Gleason explain aftercare 9 to a client at cat check out. 9 Shaving bellies takes finesse, and Kim McIntosh from Spay Montana has it.

11 P.O. Box 3426 Non-Profit Great Falls, MT 59403 U.S. Postage PAID www.theanimalfoundation.org Great Falls, MT Permit #128 FOR MORE INFORMATION Ellen Gauthier, Executive Director 406.727.PETS or 727. 7387 Fostering a caring ellen@ theanimalfoundation.org community for animals

Sheltering Skies Editors: Ellen Gauthier & Melanie Lattin Designer & Photographer: Pam Lemelin

Sunday September 18 2011

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“Bring your dog, and please bring a friend to Lani and Roger Witt enjoyed last year’s soggy Strut Your Mutt. This event is fun and it will stroll with Weezy. Another black canine was help us get the new shelter built,” said Animal suited up for the cool weather and many dogs Foundation executive director Ellen Gauthier. dressed up for the best costume contest. “Registration opened in June.You can register now and be ready when we strut on You don’t have to bring a dog to Sunday, September18. Early registrants participate; cat lovers (without their can start getting pledges. Online fundraising cats) are welcome to join the fun. through social networks is the new thing Walkers can take part as individuals or and we were very pleased with it last enter as teams. There will be prizes for year,” added Gauthier. those who raise the most money on many Organizers hope to register at least 250 pledge levels. Single Strutters, Lazy Dogs canines and their humans. “Last year’s and Cat Nappers can register for $20 event was soggy but there were smiles before the walk, $25 on event day. all around. People love to show off their Individuals can also form or join a team. dogs,” says event director Pam Lemelin. “We’d love folks to band together and “We moved the walk to September in walk as a team at the event. The team hopes of better weather this time that raises the most pledges will be in around,” she said. “We’re kicking off the the front of the parade,” says team pledge drive now so animal lovers development head Nano McCluskey. who want to help homeless animals and “Teams can be corporate, breed specific, compete for prizes can get a head start.” mixed breeds, or mixed species. Participants are encouraged to register online and Dog and cat people can get along!” their own fundraising page where donors Additional sponsors, vendors and volunteers can easily pledge and pay online securely. are needed. For more information, contact If you would rather register without a computer, AFGF Executive Director Ellen Gauthier at you can come to one of our registration events 727.7387. More information can also be or get a registration form to fill out from our office. found at strutyourmuttGF.org, including links Strut Your Mutt will begin at Whittier Park on the to register online. south side of the Civic Center and walk leisurely down Central Avenue, hanging a right at 6th Street and turning Our Second Annual STRUT YOUR MUTT! west at First Avenue South, returning to Whittier Park. 9am – 2pm Pet Lover’s Market & Food Fair 9am – 10:45am Registration 11am – Noon Strut Your Mutt DOG WALK Best in Show Sponsors Noon – 2pm Demonstrations & Prizes

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