President’s Notes Thoughts From the President & CEO would like to begin by ties which value, respect and saying, “THANK YOU,” care for animals. Michigan Humane Ito all of our loyal sup- While a wide variety of porters! Despite the economy components need to be ad- ociety ervices and record unemployment, dressed in order for a mu- S S it is abundantly clear that nicipality to be designated as animals hold a special place a “healthy community,” Adoption of Companion Animals in the hearts of many here at the core are the following in our community. Your basic concepts: Animal Behavior Assistance generous support has meant • Taking an active approach that the Michigan Humane in reducing animal overpopu- Animal Care/Protection Information Society was able to continue lation through incentivized to provide our vast array of licensing and spay/neuter Cruelty Investigation services to tens of thousands programs of animals in 2009. • Working to reunite lost Education From a mission standpoint, with their families everything we do must always • Promoting mandatory Legislative Advocacy relate back to saving animal identification for both lives, which in turn brings us and Rescue of Injured Animals ever closer to achieving our often-stated goal • Providing public education on animal of “100% adoption of healthy (adoptable) issues Reuniting Lost Animals animals by 2010.” With our adoption rate for • Transparency of statistics and consistency healthy dogs at 98% and healthy cats at 99%, in measuring results With Their Guardians I am so excited to let you know that we will • Providing for a “Safe Haven” sheltering achieve that goal by the end of 2010! facility for the community’s lost or surren- Shelter for Stray/ So, as we look beyond 2010, what kinds of dered animals Abandoned/Unwanted Animals things will MHS be doing? Most importantly, Other considerations would include but not we will be continuing to focus on eradicat- be limited to: Spay/Neuter Program ing the root causes of companion animal • Having sufficient pet-friendly housing homelessness through a myriad of proactive, options based on the total number of area Veterinary Centers preventive programs aimed at keeping animals residents in their homes. Continuing to expand our low- • Pet-friendly parks and recreation, includ- Volunteer Program cost sterilization program will be a key com- ing parks ponent of that effort, as will the implementa- • Traditional and specialized veterinary Care and Shelter tion of new programs designed to increase care, including low-cost options for essential the number of stray animals returned to their services such as sterilization, vaccinations and owners, and new and innovative approaches microchipping to adoption programs. • Sufficient opportunities for residents to This all leads to the development of what obtain animal grooming, day-care, boarding we are referring to as the “Healthy Pet Com- services, etc. Where Your munity” initiative, which will create synergistic These are exciting times at MHS, and we partnerships with all stakeholders within a continue to enlist your support as we embark Money Goes given locale for the mutual benefit of the ani- on our new strategic path. There is something mals and the public. By engaging a community for everyone to do – just remember, “Some- to embrace this concept, the needs of the ani- body Here Needs You.” 11.2% mals will be met, not only by animal-welfare FUNDRAISING organizations, and animal care and control 0.7% 6.0% agencies, but by the residents of the com- RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & GENERAL munity, as well – all the while enriching and promoting a higher quality of life for everyone Cal Morgan within the community and creating communi- President & Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010

CHAIR OF THE BOARD TREASURER DIRECTORS Lee Lien Elizabeth J. Correa Dennis Harder Madeleine Berman Denise Lutz Beverly Hall Burns Petra Pepellashi VICE CHAIR IMMEDIATE PAST Samantha Durakovic Rick Ruffner Linda Axe CHAIR Tina Ford Bruce Thal 82.1% Cheryl Lippert Rosalind E. Griffin, M.D. Marvin G. Towns, Jr. SHELTER, RESCUE, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS SECRETARY Sam Haberman Daniel A. Wiechec CHARITABLE HOSPITALS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS Cheryl L. M. Phillips Ross Lerner

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SAVING MORE LIVES... TOGETHER HOW TO REACH US Detroit Center for Animal Care 7401 Chrysler Drive Detroit, MI 48211 Adoption Center – 313.872.3400 Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004

Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 3600 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Adoption Center – 248.852.7420 The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality Veterinary Center – 248.852.7424 service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.

Berman Center for Animal Care 900 N. Newburgh Road Westland, MI 48185 COVER STORY Adoption Center – 734.721.7300 Veterinary Center – 734.721.4195 12 Healthy Pet Communities How MHS is focusing on better outcomes Adoption Center Hours for homeless animals through adoption, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. lost pet and sterilization programs, and Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. how you can help. Veterinary Center Hours Mon.-Sat., by appointment Cover photo and photo at right by Ed Serecky Cruelty Investigation Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck & Highland Park 313.872.3401 Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Emergency Rescue Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck & Highland Park 313.872.0026 DEPARTMENTS Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 11 Ask the Vet Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 2 President’s Notes Expert advice on pet obesity

Behavior Help Line 4 Our Partners 248.650.0127 US-Mattress.com and Camp 14 Kind Kids Honor Roll Bow Wow Kids’ donations support MHS Administrative Office 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 5 Events Calendar 15 Fun for Kids Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 Test your spring wildlife knowledge 248.283.1000 with our quiz Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 6 Happy Tails Special animals who found happy endings, because of you 16 Tribute Gifts Editor Our loved ones’ celebrations, honors Nancy Gunnigle 8 Laws for Paws and memorials MHS takes aim against puppy mills Contributors 22 MHS Online Store Monica Celizic, Theresa Falzone, Allison Lucy, Michelle 9 Pet Photo Gallery Check out our new T-shirt styles and Mooney, Heather Pauli, Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Linda Photos of our readers’ adorable pets other items Reider, Nicole Reno, Mike Robbins, Jennifer Robertson, John Scharff, Ed Serecky 10 Paws for Applause 23 Celebrity Chat Thanks to these groups for Detroit hockey hero Steve Yzerman supporting MHS

is published three times per year by the Michigan Humane Society 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and enter- Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 tainment in support of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the MichigAnimals is designed by Signature Media, generous support of our corporate partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a donation of $35 or more within the last 12 months. a division of the Detroit Media Partnership®.

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4_5_MHS_spring10.indd 4 4/16/10 2:18 PM Events Calendar We hope you will join us for these and other upcoming MHS events! For full details and our complete events calendar, visit www.michiganhumane.org.

SPRING/SUMMER Protect-A-Pet Clinics To assist pet guardians facing financial dif- ficulty, MHS will hold its 20th annual series of Protect-A-Pet clinics, providing low-cost vaccinations for $3 each and low-cost mi- crochipping for $10 per pet. Pet guardians must present proof of low-income status with one of six acceptable documents to ensure the clinics reach those most in need. For locations, dates and the list of accepted forms documenting low-income status,visit www.michiganhumane.org.

Join us to help animals like Eddie, who was found severely malnourished and Mark Your Calendar! abandoned in Detroit. Through your support, he

was rescued by MHS and now resides with a loving family in Grosse Pointe.

JUNE 15 2011 Pet Calendar Contest Deadline SUNDAY, JUNE 6 Entry form: www.michiganhumane.org Mutt March Want to help the Michigan Humane Society protect, rescue and care for animals in need? SEPTEMBER 25 & 26 It’s as easy as taking a walk! Join hundreds of animal lovers and their canine companions Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo for the 22nd annual Mutt March, held at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Presented by PEDIGREE® Pointe Shores, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mutt March offers a relaxed, family-friendly 10 a.m.–5 p.m. atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Several course lengths of up to five miles are available, Detroit Zoo with break areas and refreshments along the way. Walkers who raise $150 or more will receive an event T-shirt, and those raising $300 will receive a custom set of MHS water OCTOBER 3 bottles – one for you, one for your pet. All canine walkers will receive a Mutt March Mega March for Animals bandana. We hope to see you there! To set up your personalized fundraising page or 9 a.m.–1 p.m. download a brochure, visit www.michiganhumane.org/march today! Hart Plaza, Detroit

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Because of You … The lives of hundreds of special-needs animals in MHS’ care have been dramatically transformed through your support. On their behalf, THANK YOU!

… I don’t have to live in a junkyard anymore – Caboo

By just 6 month old, Caboo had already and even fewer noticed Caboo. One day, a leash and playing fetch. experienced enough suffering for a lifetime. kind passerby saw the excruciating wound By early April, Caboo had blossomed Born on the streets, the young shepherd/ and called the Michigan Humane Society for into a healthy puppy, and he soon found a rottweiler mix lived in a junkyard, where help. MHS responders arrived quickly and forever home with Lisa Carleton of Livonia. he barely survived on scraps of food and in transported Caboo to the Detroit Center His once sterile life was completely trans- whatever dilapidated shelter he could find. for Animal Care for medical treatment. formed. This former junkyard pup now en- Life certainly wasn’t grand for this pup – but The veterinary team determined that the joys playing with toys, making friends with the situation became dire when Caboo lost remaining part of Caboo’s leg would need to the neighbor dogs, taking puppy-training most of his front leg, likely after being hit by be amputated. Following the life-saving sur- classes and spending lots of time cuddling a train traveling along the tracks adjacent to gery, Caboo recovered for several weeks in with his new mom. the junkyard. foster care with a member of MHS’ Cruelty “Caboo is a great dog who seems to be as He suffered alone, with no one to hear his Investigation and Rescue team. There, he happy here as I am to have him!” Carleton cries. Few people wandered the junkyard, learned the simple pleasures of walking on a says.

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… I received the medical care I needed to treat my painful burns – Sally

Last summer, a young stray was brought to the MHS Detroit Center for Animal Care with life-threatening injuries. Sally had experienced chemical burns from a hot liquid searing much of her small body, including a large area along her spine, and most of her ears. Unfortunately, there were … My disability didn’t prevent me from no witnesses to tell of her ordeal and whether the injuries were inflicted intentionally while finding my forever home – Charley she was out on the streets. Sally required a month of intensive medi- At the Michigan Humane Society, a disabil- nails on a specially designed nail file, press cal care and then additional time in foster ity, such as blindness or hearing loss, doesn’t an Easy button, and other skills that his care with an MHS veterinarian. Despite the stop an animal from being adopted. Each “peers” were still trying to master. Char- excruciating pain she was in, she charmed ev- year, MHS helps hundreds of special-needs ley proved to everyone that his disability eryone with her affectionate personality and animals find loving homes – animals such wouldn’t stop him from anything – and it delicate “kitty kisses” as if to say, “Thank as Charley, a 5-year-old beagle/Dalmatian sure didn’t stop him from getting adopted. you,” to the staff treating her wounds and mix whose owners surrendered him to the When Paul and Pam Cruden of Oxford providing a safe haven. MHS Rochester Hills Center for Animal Township visited the adoption center in In November, once she had fully healed, Care. Charley is completely deaf which can, October, Charley’s sweet, gentle nature im- Sally found her forever home with Mike in some cases, make dogs easy to startle mediately caught their eye. After bringing Gary of Taylor. Today, she’s living a healthy, or more difficult to train. Because of this, their current dog, Clyde, in to meet Charley, happy life with someone who finds her truly volunteers in MHS’ Pawsitive Start in- they found he was a great match for the beautiful despite her rough start and perhaps shelter training program didn’t expect that whole family. The Crudens soon adjusted less than perfect appearance. he’d pick up new skills as easily as the other to Charley’s deafness by providing him with When she first went home, “she fit right in,” dogs. To their surprise, he proved to be a visual cues. Gary says. “She’s got all kinds of energy – she star student! “If we’re going for a car ride, which he loves to play, and she especially loves to have In lieu of the auditory “clicker” train- loves, I’ll just show him my keys,” Paul her head rubbed. She curls up in bed with me ing used to train animals, Charley learned Cruden says. “He sees them and gets all at night, we hang out in the morning – she’s to respond to a flashlight and some hand excited! We just don’t look at his deafness as just an all-around amazing companion. I love signals (and, of course, a few treats!). Within a disability – it’s just a part of life, and we’re her so much.” days, he had learned to sit, “trim” his own so fortunate to have him.”

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Animal Welfare Legislation Update The Michigan Humane Society works to introduce, promote and advance through the state Legislature. You can help! Join our Legislative Action Network to receive Legislative Action Alerts by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/legislation or call 1.866.MHUMANE.

Bill/Issue Bill # Description/Purpose Sponsor MHS Position Reason for MHS Position Status State Legislation Ban on Primates as Pets HB 5762 Prohibits private ownership Kandrevas Support Primates belong in their native habitat. Awaiting hearing of non-human primates These wild animals can be dangerous and in the House as pets should not be kept as pets in private Agriculture homes. The average pet owner cannot Committee provide the specialized care, diet and housing needed by primates held in captivity. Animal Fighting HB 5655, Property and animal Espinoza Support The House bills would allow the forfeiture House bills passed 5656, 5668 forfeiture related to & Johnson; of all real or personal property involved and sent to Senate & SB 1122, animal fighting; animal Barcia & in animal fightingand add animal fighting Judiciary Committee, 1123 fighting as racketeering Kahn to the list of crimes considered to be where all are racketeering. The Senate bills would prevent awaiting hearing people convicted from owning animals for at least 5 years.

Animal Fighting SB 1124 Adds penalties for Kahn Support This groundbreaking legislation developed Awaiting hearing animal fighting by MHS would prohibit the solicitation in the Senate of street fighting and possession Judiciary Committee of animal-fighting video footage.

MHS Takes Aim Against Puppy Mills

The Michigan Humane Society has launched a statewide collaboration to de- velop legislation (preliminarily entitled the “Puppy Protection Act”) aimed at regulat- ing puppy mills in our state. Unlike smaller “hobby” breeders, puppy mills house large numbers of adult dogs in close confinement for years, often without any meaning- ful human interaction, exercise, or even adequate care. These animals are forced to produce litter after litter of puppies until old age, when they are sold at auction or destroyed. Their puppies are typically sold to pet stores or via the Internet. In fact, up to 99% of pet stores that sell puppies buy them from puppy mills! While MHS does not oppose care- ful breeding and individual placement of purebred dogs by responsible individuals, we stand against the substandard conditions and care in many large-scale commercial kennels. Seven states have fore reaching out to breeders, pet stores, HOW YOU CAN HELP passed puppy mill laws within the past two animal control agencies, veterinarians, gov- View our Puppy Mills video, and sign years, including close neighbors such as ernment officials, and other concerned indi- the MHS Protect Our Puppies pledge at Indiana and Pennsylvania. viduals and groups this spring to help create www.michiganhumane.org/cruelty_pup- It is important that we act now to prevent strong legislation that will protect dogs and py_mills. Then, tell others that up to 99% giant dog breeding companies in these states responsible breeding while curtailing the of pet stores that sell puppies buy them from relocating to Michigan. MHS is there- unacceptable practices of puppy mills. from puppy mills!

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1. Angel’s Scooter Ride Specs Carin & Michael Taylor, Port Austin 3

2. Sweet Snuggly Dreams, Blue Kathy LaFramboise, Wayne

3. Buford’s “Kitchen Eyes” 1 Monica Celizic, Clinton Twp.

4. Lola Asks, “Where’s My Breakfast?” Jenny & Peter Kanefsky, Birmingham

5. A Tummy Rub for Farfel, Please Jodi Millman, Troy

6. Callie and Her BBF, Farley 4 Kathleen Cosgrove, Grosse Pointe Woods

7. Carlton – Cat as Art 5 8 Cheryl Phillips, Northville

8. Sampson “Nose” Relaxation 7 Rachael Wade, Royal Oak

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Pet Photos Wanted MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos! digital photos in jpeg format required. Dogs and cats wearing Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your collars/ID tags and cats photographed indoors will receive the name, phone number and city of residence to: best possible consideration. [email protected] All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society. There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in featured in future issues of MichigAnimals. High-resolution any manner.

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Wags and to These Groups That Support MHS!

$40,000 for a variety of charities through- out southeastern Michigan.

Olive Garden restaurant donated $1,000 to MHS from its community-giving project. The 257 households who signed up for the Kroger Community Rewards program raised $1,087.05 for MHS in the first The following organizations held casual quarter of our joining the program. Do you days benefiting MHS, so that more animals shop at Kroger? Register your Kroger card can find loving homes. It’s Casual for a online for the Community Rewards pro- Cause! gram, and designate the Michigan Humane • 52-3 District Court Society as the benefiting charity by visiting • Allegis Group www.krogercommunityrewards.com. • Robert Bosh LLC The Michigan Humane Society benefited • Chrysler Materials Engineering from the generous employees at American • Community Programs, Inc. Community Mutual Insurance Company During the month of February, Malter • Detroit Diesel in Livonia. The company, represented by Chiropractic Center in Utica raised $475 • Dykema Gossett Law Firm Eric Turmel, Amanda Caporosso and Gail through their new client referral program. • Eaton Corporation Aspery, raised $2,989.29 for the animals in • Group Associates Inc. MHS’ care. The funds were raised by em- • Independent Bank ployee participation in monthly raffles, an Kitch Attorneys and Counselors raised • Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates annual Craft Fair, Chili Cook-off and Bake more than $2,500 for MHS as part of Sale, and other fundraising initiatives. their 40k Challenge, in which they raised

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Guarding Your Pet’s Health and Safety Q. As he’s gotten older, my beagle has packed on a few extra pounds – about five actually. He’s almost round, like an apple! How can I get him back to a healthy weight?

A. Your pet is not alone – pet obesity lost plan, based on calorie reduction and is among the most common problems age-appropriate, regular exercise, for your affecting pets today. Within the MHS pet. A reduced-calorie food may also be veterinary practice, we estimate that recommended in some cases. more than 25% of our furry clients are Remember, obesity develops over overweight or obese, which corresponds time, and your pet’s diet and activity to the national trend. Certain breeds of levels should likewise change gradually. dogs (including beagles) and cats are Even though excess weight is unhealthy, genetically prone to putting on weight sudden caloric restriction isn’t good for more efficiently. pets. For example, in cats, it can result in Also, pets – like people – tend to gain a potentially fatal condition called fatty weight as they age. The problem, simply liver. put, is that an overweight animal is eating Pets should be fed a well-balanced, more calories than his body needs based veterinarian-approved food with limited on his activity level and metabolism. low-calorie treats. Can’t resist those big Quite often, we are part of the problem brown eyes? Try offering a few small if we demonstrate our affection for our carrots. Better yet, treat your furry friend pets with excessive or inappropriate food by engaging him in a healthy activity, items. such as a walk or throwing a ball, at least Pet obesity, defined as the animal three times a week. weighing 20% more than his ideal weight, It’s important for all family members can affect his comfort, quality of life and to be on the same page when it comes longevity. Excessive weight increases a to feeding and giving treats to your pet. pet’s risk of serious health problems, Following the gradual and appropriate Michael Redmer, D.V.M., examines the weight of a including degenerative joint disease, dietary and activity changes recommended canine client. diabetes, heart and respiratory diseases, by your veterinarian will result in your With three veterinary centers, in and many types of cancer. Obesity also pet having a happier and healthier life. Detroit, Rochester Hills and Westland, the can increase the risk of anesthesia and Michael Redmer, D.V.M., has been a Michigan Humane Society operates one of surgery complications. staff veterinarian at the Michigan Humane the largest veterinary practices in the state. You can quickly assess your pet’s Society Berman Center for Animal Care in For a wide variety of pet health and safety weight with a three-step check: As you Westland for more than 10 years. topics, visit: www.michiganhumane.org. place both thumbs on your pet’s backbone and run your fingers along his rib cage, does the skin easily move back and forth over the ribs, and can you easily feel, but Top Five Wellness Initiatives for Your Pet: not see, the ribs? Does your pet have a 1. Annual physical exam 2. Vaccinations 3. Dental exam/care discernable “waist” when viewed from 4. Parasite control (heartworm, flea/tick, internal parasites, etc.) above? Finally, does his abdomen have a slightly “tucked-in” appearance from the 5. Spay/Neuter (if not already completed) side? An apple shape, as you described, MHS clearly indicates a weight problem. So, Veterinary what’s the best way to start to a weight- Centers reduction regimen for your pet? With a visit to your veterinarian. Your pet should first be evaluated for Detroit Rochester Hills Westland any potential underlying conditions, Detroit Center Rocheter Hills Center Berman Center such as Cushing’s disease, diabetes or for Animal Care for Animal Care for Animal Care 7401 Chrysler Drive 3600 W. Auburn Road 900 N. Newburgh Road hypothyroidism, which could explain the Detroit, MI 48211 Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Westland, MI 48185 weight gain. Once medical issues are ruled 313.872.0004 248.852.7424 734.721.4195 out, your veterinarian can tailor a weight-

www.michiganhumane.org 11 Feature HOW MHS IS CREATING ‘HEALTHY PET COMMUNITIES’ Adoption, Lost Pet & Sterilization Programs: Keys to Ensuring a Home for All Pets

ight years ago, Michigan Humane Society President and CEO Cal Mor- Egan made a bold proclamation: By 2010, MHS would find homes for 100% of its healthy (adoptable) dogs and cats. While this might seem a lofty goal – and, indeed, it is unprecedented for a large, open-admission organization – with current adoption rates at 98% for dogs and 99% for cats, MHS is confident that it will be able to reach its goal by year’s end while advancing additional programs to help end animal suffering. To make this milestone adoption goal a reality, the Michigan Humane Society con- tinually seeks new ways to positively impact the lives of thousands of animals in need. Most recently, MHS introduced a package of new programs designed to further the organization’s efforts in creating “Healthy Pet Communities” – that is, a “safety net” in which organizations and community members collaborate in addressing the three predominant issues in ending pet homeless- ness: Adoption, Lost Pets and Spay/Neuter. As the largest animal welfare organization in Michigan, and touching the lives of more than 100,000 animals each year, MHS must be at the forefront of these efforts to create a stronger support system for animals in crisis. “The concept of a healthy pet community is one in which major companion animal issues, like adoption, identification and sterilization are accepted and widespread,

and responsibility for the well-being of our Serecky Ed by Photo

pets is understood and embraced,” Morgan Adopted pets and their new families are enjoying valuable benefits as members of the new MHS Alumni Club! says. “While the needs of our community are diverse and our challenges great, the Michi- On March 29, MHS launched two exciting MHS veterinary center services and products gan Humane Society stands on the verge of adoption-based programs that add even more for the newly adopted pet; 10% off Camp achieving 100% adoption of healthy dogs value to what is already the best option avail- Bow Wow camp and in-home care (Home and cats – a tremendous victory and one able when finding a furry family member. Buddies) services; 10% off MHS Online key element on the journey to ending animal MHS Alumni Club: Store purchases; a subscription to MichigAni- homelessness.” As a prestigious alumnus of the Michigan mals, and other special offers. The new pet Humane Society, the adopted dog, cat or is eligible for these exclusive benefits for 12 Adoption Program Innovations other companion animal, and his or her months post-adoption, which can add up to Adopting a pet from the Michigan Humane guardians are automatically entitled to a host tremendous savings! Society has always been an exciting, memo- of valuable benefits at absolutely no addi- 60-Day Adoption Guarantee: rable and worthwhile endeavor, but now it’s tional cost under the new MHS Alumni Club. In addition to a new best friend and a great become even more financially rewarding. The benefits include a 10% discount on adoption package, MHS adopters go home

12 www.michiganhumane.org Feature with the peace of mind that they now share Identification for every pet their home with the very best companion is essential to saving more lives. MHS now includes available, guaranteed! And, if the adopter no-cost microchipping feels otherwise, for any reason, they are en- with its feline adoptions. couraged to return the pet to MHS for a full adoption-fee refund (within 60 days). “We have the ability to offer such as- surances because of our confidence in the high-quality care services and investment in each companion animal inclusive of our matchmaking process,” says Mike Robbins, director of marketing and communications for MHS. “We apply extensive resources to ensure that the animals entrusted to our care are physically and emotionally ready to become wonderful companions.” Photo by Anna Gerasimova Anna by Photo

Helping Lost Pets Get Home are reunited with their families. The ePole guardians. Plans are to expand this program Losing a beloved pet is devastating, and it functions like a virtual telephone pole for to a five-days-per-week operation with a goal can happen to even the most cautious of pet public use. Those who lose a pet, and those to sterilize 8,000 animals annually. guardians – an estimated one in three pets be- who find a lost pet, can make contact, 24 Since one cat, her mate and their sub- come lost at some point in their lives, and the hours a day. To post a lost or found pet on- sequent offspring can produce more than vast majority lacking any form of identifica- line, or for other helpful resources, visit 300,000 homeless cats in seven years, each tion will never be reunited with their families. www.michiganhumane.org/lost. of the resulting sterilizations represents the That is why MHS is diligently working to prevented suffering of numerous innocent educate everyone who shares their home with Spay/Neuter to Save Lives lives. Not only that, it also helps animal companion animals on what they can do to To be effective in the long term, adoption welfare groups place the adoptable animals maximize the chances of finding a lost pet. and lost pet efforts must, of course, be paired already waiting patiently for a second chance Providing pets with visible ID is critical. In with programs that get to the root of the at a loving home. addition to providing a “ticket home,” it en- problem – too many homeless pets. courages neighbors to come to your pet’s res- In March 2008, MHS launched an aggres- Everyone Plays a Role cue quickly, before he travels far from home sive, low-cost feline sterilization program that While MHS takes a leadership role in the – or worse, is stolen or hit by a car. Dogs and would add significant incremental impact to vision and advancement of healthy pet com- cats (even strictly indoor cats) should wear a the already 12,000-plus annual dog and cat munities, the fact is that humane organiza- collar and ID tag/license, as required in your sterilization surgeries it performs through its tions, individual citizens and local govern- community, at all times. adoption and veterinary services. In the first ments must work collaboratively to make our MHS also strongly encourages dog and cat two years of the program, more than 8,000 communities safer for the companion animals microchipping, which provides permanent low-cost sterilization surgeries were per- who depend on us fully. As momentous an ID should the pet’s collar or tag fall off. The formed for the pets of qualifying low-income achievement as it will be for MHS to reach minimal cost, approximately $50, is well 100% adoption of healthy animals in 2010, worth the peace of mind. To help save lives Creating happy this represents only part of the journey to since only a tiny fraction of lost cats brought endings is at the establishing healthy pet communities. One center of every to shelters are reclaimed, MHS now includes MHS program. thing is certain – the journey cannot continue no-cost microchipping with all of its feline without your support! adoptions. It’s critical to begin searching for a lost pet right away. But one must also know where to look – or where to take an animal they’ve How You Can Help found. Helping get lost animals back home Think adoption first when considering saves lives. To that end, MHS believes it’s adding a pet to your family. crucial for people to have one centralized Ensure that your pets are spayed/neu- location to search for their lost companions. tered and have up-to-date identification For the best chance of reuniting a stray pet at all times. with his guardian, found animals should be Stay informed and vocal about your transported to the appropriate municipal ani- community’s progress on companion mal control shelter or its designated shelter- animal issues. One of the best ways? ing organization. Register for MHS’ free e-newsletters at In 2009, MHS launched an online tool, www.michiganhumane.org. dubbed the ePole, with the hope of dramati- To donate, use the enclosed envelope, or cally increasing the number of lost pets who visit www.michiganhumane.org. Photo by Ed Serecky Ed by Photo

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his list honors compassionate kids who Thave so generously made donations to help the dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles and other animals in our care. For lots of ideas, including fundraisers and fun craft projects to help the animals, please visit www.michiganhumane.org. Thank you for being kind kids!

Monetary Contributions Arden Aiello community service project raised $76 Boulan Park Middle School $109.55 and supplies Brace-Lederle School casual day fundraiser $800 Amanda & Sarah Brittan lemonade stand raised $60 Clarenceville Summer Camp $59.12 Mrs. Clark’s first-grade class at St. Dennis School raised $100 and collected wish list items on behalf of the animals in MHS’ care. and supplies Emily, Patrick & Matthew Czarnecki service learning project raised $100 Christmas fundraiser $350 Western Wayne Skills Center gingerbread Hannah Darilek $14.19 fundraiser $25 Hannah Dell & Miranda Fortier $62 Lauren White allowance fundraiser $37.19 Divine Child Elementary 1st Grade Classes $132.32 Wish List Items Kate & Gillian Donohue & Trevor & Tiana All Saints Catholic School Simpson lemonade stand raised $20 Skyler Berney in lieu of 6th birthday gifts Madelynn Eaton penny collection raised $40 Beverly Elementary Joey & Rachel Eble & Rebekka Hale $103.36 Samantha Bluga Ella $5 Annika Boehn Diego Garcia lemonade stand raised $30 Brownie Troop #840 For Be Kind to Animals Week, the students at Brace-Lederle Girl Scout Troop #985 $50 and supplies Brownie Troop #13363 School held a casual day fundraiser. The students presented MHS with a check for $800 to help animals find new, loving homes. Girl Scout Troop #30629 $80 and supplies Brownie Troop #20226 Evan & Olivia Hayen $101 Brownie Troop #21206 Kettering Elementary $50 Brownie Troop #21422 Girl Scout Troop #42299 Marissa Koob $108 Brownie Troop #30404 Girl Scout Troop #45311 Shawn Lee art tile fundraiser $211 Brownie Troop #40170 P.D. Graham School Parker Locke $250 and supplies in lieu Bulman Elementary Faith & Jack Hartig of 1st birthday gifts Chippewa Valley JV Dance Team Zander & Zach Hartig Jack Murphy $69.75 of his allowance Churchill High School Independence Elementary School Asiimwe Najjuma $14 Clarkston Elementary Brownies Lakewood Daisy Girl Scouts Ariel Olweean $300 in lieu of family vacation Coolidge Elementary Lathers Elementary Redford Township District Library summer Daisy Troop #20258 Little Peanut Play Group camp fundraiser $100 Daisy Troop #43735 Alyvia Martinez in lieu of 7th birthday gifts St. Dennis School, Mrs. Clark’s 1st Grade Daisy Troop #70142 Emily Mayoras Class $100 and supplies Daisy Troop #73521 Randolph Elementary 2nd Graders St. Francis Cabrini $55 Defer Girl Scouts Red Bell Preschool St. Robert Bellarmine School Jeans Day Farmington Elementary Riley Troop #41127 raised $155.50 and supplies Gateway Country Day St. Mary’s School Isabella Scandals $20 in lieu of birthday presents Girl Scout Troop #214 The Dearborn Academy Nick Stanley $20 Girl Scout Troop #355 Troop #310 Delaney Tunney & Linnea Mishler lemonade Girl Scout Troop #1368 Troop #1703 stand raised $48.12 Girl Scout Troop #6347 Troop #2447 Walled Lake Northern High School Cause Girl Scout Troop #30810 Troop #40495 Club bake sale raised $300 Girl Scout Troop #40059 Troop #40708 Fiona Warner $400 in lieu of birthday presents Girl Scout Troop #40178 Troop #40827 Warren Woods Middle School $100 Girl Scout Troop #40741 Troop #41475 Warren Woods Tower High School Girl Scout Troop #40829 Troop #41874 bottle drive raised $140 Girl Scout Troop #41160 University High School Academy Webster Elementary School community Girl Scout Troop #42090 Vandenberg Girl Scouts

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14_MHS_spring10.indd 14 4/8/10 3:35 PM Fun for Kids Kids, Test Your Spring Wildlife Knowledge

If you spend time outside, chances are you will encounter some neighbors who are, well, a little “wild!” Many kinds of wildlife share our world, and you can keep them safer by knowing when and how to help.

CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER, TRUE OR FALSE, TO EACH QUESTION BELOW: 1. It is illegal for the public to keep wild animals, even if they are orphaned or injured. True / False

2. Coyote sightings in your neighborhood are always cause for alarm. True / False

3. If you find an injured wild animal, you should contact a licensed rehabilitator before handling the animal. True / False

4. When you find baby birds on the ground, a nest of baby rabbits in the grass, or baby deer (fawns) left alone, animals include , distemper, parasites from a distance, the mother deer helps keep they are almost always orphaned. and mange. her scent from attracting predators to them. True / False Before intervening, contact your nearest 2. FALSE. Though more common DNR office. 5. When humans and wildlife in wooded areas, coyotes are highly experience conflicts, the animals adaptable to living close to humans and 5. TRUE. Development continues to usually lose. True / False are attracted to easy food sources, such as expand into once natural areas, shrinking pet food, unsecured trash and high rodent animal habitats by acres at a time. This ANSWERS populations. Although people often are puts a larger number of wild animals in 1. TRUE. Please resist handling or keeping frightened when they see a coyote wander closer proximity to each other and to wild animals. Wildlife is protected by state into their area, there is generally little cause humans. MHS recommends the use of regulations and may only be kept by those for alarm. There have been no reported proper preventive measures and humane who are licensed as rehabilitators through the coyote attacks on humans in Michigan’s “deterrents” whenever possible to avoid or Michigan Department of Natural Resources history. However, it is advisable to closely reduce many human/animal conflicts. To (MDNR). In addition to being illegal, the monitor small dogs while they are outside, learn more, visit www.michiganhumane.org/ keeping of wild animals by those who are and always keep cats indoors. wildlife. untrained and unlicensed often results in a poor outcome for the animal. Your safety 3. TRUE. If you find an injured bird or Now that you have completed our spring also is important to keep in mind; the many other wild animal, contact a DNR-licensed wildlife quiz, you can help educate others dangers associated with handling wild rehabilitator in your area before moving, about spring wildlife! touching or otherwise handling the animal. To locate a licensed rehabilitator in your area, visit www.michigandnr.com/dlr. WILDLIFE QUESTIONS For more information on common wildlife 4. FALSE. Though these baby animals may questions, including effective and humane appear abandoned or orphaned, it is normal ways to avoid or resolve wildlife conflicts, for many animal species to leave their young visit www.michiganhumane.org/wildlife, unattended for hours at a time. For example, or contact the Michigan Humane Society mother deer leave their fawns for up to eight Wildlife Department, located at the MHS hours before returning to nurse. Fawns do Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care, at not carry a scent, so by watching her young (248) 852-7420 ext. 224.

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all of Famer Steve Yzerman is known for his dedication and pas- Hsion on the ice. But did you know the former Detroit Red Wing also has a pas- sion for animals? As a star center with the Red Wings, Yzerman carved out a spectacular 23-year playing career that includes three Stanley Cups – one title coming in the same year he won a gold medal with Canada’s national hockey team at the 2002 Winter Olympics – and numerous awards and honors. Yzerman, 45, joined the Red Wings in 1983 and was named captain in 1986, a title he held for the remainder of his career. He was a key player in the team’s success, and when he retired in 2006, he ended his career with a spot on the NHL’s all-time leading scorer’s list, ranking sixth. Now vice presi- dent of the organization, he added a fourth Stanley Cup for the 2007-08 season and a gold medal from the 2010 Winter Olympics (he was executive director of Canada’s men’s hockey team) to his list of achievements. These days, “the captain” spends much of his time on the road with the Red Wings. The Stanley Cup goes to … the Yzerman family’s Coton de Tulears Stanley and Rooney, and Portuguese Lulu. When he’s not traveling, he shares a home with wife, Lisa, and daughters Isabella, 15, You’ve been a leader of the Red Maria, 11, and Sophia, 10. His four-legged Wings for 27 years now. What family includes dogs Lulu, Stanley and are the most important skills Rooney; and horses, Charlie, Joey and Mario. you gained in those years, and The hockey legend shared the joys and lessons how might those skills translate pets have brought to him and his family. into helping animals? As a player, throughout my career, I earned more and When did you realize you cared more responsibility, and now in the organi- for animals? As a boy, we always had a zation, I have more responsibility. In order to dog. My parents taught me early to respect have a pet, you have to show responsibility. and enjoy animals. We talk about that with the kids all the time. We started out with one dog, then two, then Was there one pet who especially three. You have to watch out and participate touched your life? All were special, in their care, and they’ve really done that. but I best remember George, a German You can’t ignore them; you need to be home Shepard/St. Bernard mix, a big bear of a dog. to take care of them. You take responsibil- ity, just as a player does. As I got older, there Do your kids love animals like was more responsibility to do the right thing, you do, and do they help with to set the right example. their care? Absolutely, they love animals of all kinds. They’d take in every animal out Tell us why you support MHS there, to feed and keep safe, if they could. What is the best aspect of shar- and the work they do. As an animal The girls take wonderful care of them. ing your life with pets? They bright- lover, I appreciate the effort they take to care en up a house and are always so happy, have for all the animals. I have great appreciation Do you consider pets as family so much personality. When you walk in the for the effort they take. My family and I members? They’re definitely treated better door, and the dogs come running, they cheer share that. than I am! I’m expendable – the animals everyone up. They’re great to have around aren’t! because they pick everyone’s spirits up. – Theresa Falzone and Allison Lucy

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