Animal Tracks CAT Person? We’Ve Got You Covered

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Also Inside: It takes a network to get pets adopted messag fro Janell Do hroughout the last several years, Animal Hu- table of contents Animal Humane Society is the leading Tmane Society has placed an increased empha- animal welfare organization in the Up- sis on community engagement. I have repeatedly Animal Tracks • Spring/Summer 2014 Spring/Summer 2014 per Midwest, dedicated to engaging and serving local and regional communities shared my view that AHS can provide leadership in Editor: Jeff Moravec of people and animals. Our mission is to the community but without you, we cannot address Managing Editor: Carrie Libera engage the hearts, hands and minds of Associate Editor: Dorothy Grinolds the community to help animals. the challenges facing animals. We need you – not just your financial support, Designers: Through comprehensive programs and Janna Netland Lover, Local Design Group services, Animal Humane Society pro- but your ideas, activism, volunteerism, advocacy Jill Paul, Animal Humane Society p. vides resources that compassionately Photographers: 10 and action as well. I challenge you to think about serve all the stages of an animal’s life. what you do each day or week throughout the year Miroslavich Photography As a private non-profit organization, we Dorothy Grinolds, threedog Photography Are you a receive no federal, state or government that models your compassion and the place animals funding and rely totally on private dona- hold in your life and heart. Animal Tracks is published twice a year. Cat Person or a tions, merchandise sales and adoption Our actions and decisions influence how others fees. Dog Person? perceive animals, positively or negatively, and more importantly, impacts the lives of animals themselves. Are animals welcomed in our communities? Are Our animal preferences boar of director they integrated in the fabric of our lives? What importance does society place highlight our differences Carolyn Smith, Chair on animals as members of our families, that are loved, and whose passing is Ainsley, 4, is our dog – and similarities. Tom Hoch, Vice Chair Maureen McDonough, Secretary grieved? person, and her sister Scott Schroepfer, Treasurer The smallest to the biggest things have an impact. When we don’t clean up af- Cora, 3, is our cat person. Scott Aebischer Lisa Goodman ter our pets we leave a bad impression – one that keeps animals from being wel- They are the daughters of David Gutzke comed by all. When we properly train our companion animals, we enhance our Anne Johnson Krebsbach p. John Huber 18 relationship with them but we are also sending good animal citizens out in our and her husband, Jayson. James Lane Cyndi Lesher neighborhoods, creating good impressions. When we adopt we are saving lives. Anne is director of sites Social Animals Lia Melrose Thank you for the importance you place on animal lives. When we are at Animal Humane It takes a network to get Dr. Ned Patterson, DVM thoughtful and intentional we create a welcoming place for animals that inte- Society. Damon Schramm pets adopted. Tim Taffe grates them in all facets of our lives and gradually influences the value society animal humane society magazine | Spring/Summer 2014 Tina Wilcox places on them, improving care and treatment as we move toward our vision of Donna Zimmerman animal tracks Janelle Dixon, President & CEO “creating a more humane world for animals.” I am reminded of ”The Starfish Story,” by Loren Eiseley. A wise man was walk- staﬀ leadershi ing down the beach and saw a young man throwing back into the ocean starfish CAT that had washed up on the beach. “I must ask, then, why are you throwing star- person? Janelle Dixon We’ve got President & CEO fish into the ocean?” asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young you covered Also Inside: Eileen Lay man replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them in, It takes a network to get Chief Operating & Financial Officer they’ll die.” pets adopted Pine River Update

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and Outreach Officer v every mile? You can’t possibly make a difference!” At this, the young man bent o c Katie Nelsen, CFRE down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the e Chief Advancement Officer h water, he said, “It made a difference for that one.” On t 2 Animal Humane Society is a member What will you do today to make a difference? animal humane society magazine | Spring/Summer 2014 A message from of the National Federation of Humane petcetera p. Janelle Dixon Societies and Pets Across America, a animal tracks 6 consortium of humane organizations Sincerely, Feline housing upgrades 4 throughout the country that raise funds to care for animals in local shelters. DOG Locations, hours person? Star power for Rescue Waggin’ and services Animal Humane Society is a founding We’ve got you covered member of Minnesota Partnership for A partnership for vet training Animal Welfare (MnPAW) and the Min- 25 nesota Horse Welfare Coalition. Also Inside: Memorials and tributes Janelle Dixon, President & CEO It takes a Breeder bill status network to get pets adopted Youth summer volunteering 31 Animal games Missio Visio Cor Value A better way to give To engage the hearts, hands and minds of the To compassionately and responsibly create a Be good to animals. Partner with people. 2 • Animalcommunity Tracks toSpring/Summer help animals. 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.orgmore humane world for animals. Lead responsibly with compassion. www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 3 Humane investigations Our humane agents work with law enforce- ment and respond to thousands of reports of animal neglect and cruelty each year. sav th dat ! location Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/ prevention for more information. Buffalo nov 4375 Hwy. 55 S.E. • Buffalo, MN 55313 Microchip and nail clinics (763) 390-3647 Win Dinner Microchip and nail trim clinics are of- 7 Friday, November 7, 2014 fered monthly at our five locations. 2014 The Saint Paul Hotel, St. Paul – 6:30 p.m. Coon Rapids For specific times and locations vis- 1411 Main St. N.W. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 it www.animalhumanesociety.org/ (763) 862-4030 microchip. ine and dine at this unique event that supports the programs and Tiger Wservices of Animal Humane Society. For just one night, top chefs in the Golden Valley Adopted 2/3/07 Wildlife rehabilitation Twin Cities prepare courses paired with fine wine, creating a one-of-a kind 845 Meadow Lane N. • Golden Valley, MN St. Paul Injured and orphaned wildlife are accepted 55422 at our Golden Valley location. For infor- dining experience in the intimate setting of The Saint Paul Hotel ballroom. (763) 522-4325 mation call (763) 489-2223 or visit www. You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive auction items while hear- animalhumanesociety.org/wildlife. ing more about Animal Humane Society. St. Paul Seating is limited. Please make your reservations early to guarantee your Lost and found pets 1115 Beulah Lane • St. Paul, MN 55108 seat at this premiere Twin Cities dining event. For reservations, call (763) (651) 645-7387 We offer a Lost and Found Online Bulletin Board for you to post miss- 432-4842 or email [email protected]. Supported by Ray Woodbury ing or found pets. You can also re- Zemke of The Cellars Wines & Spirits and The Saint Paul Hotel. 9785 Hudson Road • Woodbury, MN 55125 view stray animals in our care. Visit (651) 730-6008 www.animalhumanesociety.org/ lostandfound. Now Boarding our service Tours 6002 28th Ave. S. • Minneapolis, MN 55450 Tours of our facilities are available to (612) 454-4850 Adoption Pet training www.nowboardingpets.com students or other groups by appoint- Let an animal choose you! 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Or visit our online library for Programs for rabbits including Hoppy at any of our five open admission loca- help with pet training and behavior at Animal Humane Society is closed New Hour and Rabbit Agility are offered at tions where we provide safe refuge for www.animalhumanesociety.org/library. Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AHS through Minnesota Companion Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, thousands of animals each year. Ap- Rabbit Society. To learn more about Therapy animals Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, pointments are required to surrender an all animal training opportunities, vis- Through AHS’s animal-assisted therapy and Christmas Day. animal. Call (763) 412-4969 or visit www. it www.animalhumanesociety.org/training program, Animal Ambassador teams Zara animalhumanesociety.org/surrender. visit hospitals, nursing homes and other Adopted 5/19/13 or call (763) 489-2217. facilities. 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“Last year, AHS helped find homes for nearly 6,000 dogs and puppies that arrived here through Rescue Waggin’ and other transport programs.”

—Paul Sorenson, digital strategy manager

Actor and producer Josh Duhamel lends his The new, joined cages offer a more appealing talents to spread the word about Rescue living space for cats, and some flexibility for Waggin’ in an 8-part web documentary. housing needs.

helped find homes for nearly 6,000 “We looked at a lot dogs and puppies that arrived here through Rescue Waggin’ and other of data to be sure we transport programs,” said Paul Soren- would have the number son, AHS digital strategy manager, who helped coordinate AHS’s involve- of cages we needed.” ment in the web series. The documentary, produced by First-class felines —Kathie Johnson, PetSmart Charities, actor Josh Du- senior director of operations hamel, and Duhamel’s production Cats get the suite life while they await new homes. company Dakotakid Media, includes cameos from celebrity pet adoption

he cats at Animal Humane Davis’ Koret Shelter Medicine Pro- A key to making the change was Charities PetSmart Buzby Sherrie advocates including Kristen Bell, TSociety’s adoption centers now gram, after she was invited to visit being sure AHS could give the cats Adam Shankman and Bret Michaels, know a little about how we humans AHS. the extra rooms without causing a Tales from the Road and significant footage shot at AHS. feel when we get an upgrade at the “Dr. Newbury, using the Associa- shortage of overall space. “We looked Duhamel, who spent several days Hilton. tion of Shelter Veterinarian Guide- at a lot of data to be sure we would The Rescue Waggin’ program gets some star power. at AHS last November during pro- The centers at all five AHS loca- lines, recommended that each cat have the number of cages we needed,” duction of the series, narrates the tions have been modified so that should have two feet between litter Johnson said. “But we also know that nimal Humane Society plays a starring role in a new eight-part documen- documentary and appears in several instead of having access to only one box, food and an area to rest, or a if a situation causes the need for Atary series that debuted online in March. episodes. cage, cats available for adoption can separate area for each whenever pos- extra cages for a short period of time, “Rescue Waggin’: Tales from the Road” follows 21 dogs on their journey now wander through three of them. sible,” Johnson said, “and our new we can always temporarily ‘plug’ the from the Carthage (Mo.) Humane Society shelter to Golden Valley, where AHS Yes, the felines have gone from hav- arrangement gives them that separate holes to immediately create more staff and volunteers help them find new homes with loving families in Min- ing a room to having a suite. area.” The change did not require housing.” nesota. According to Kathie Johnson, replacing the existing cages, just “The people here think the new The series highlights Rescue Waggin’, a program operated by PetSmart senior director of operations at AHS, the addition of a few new ones and arrangement is great,” Johnson said. Charities that picks up pets from shelters in communities where there are the change came about based on rec- cutting holes between them all. The “But the reviews from the cats are the more dogs and puppies than can be placed through adoption. Rescue Waggin’ Watch the documentary ommendations from Sandra Newbury, modifications were made site by site most important thing -- and they just transports those animals to adoption centers in areas where adoptable dogs series online at DVM, of the University of California- during the past few months. love it.” and puppies are in higher demand. animalhumanesociety.org/ AHS is a primary destination for Rescue Waggin’ animals. “Last year, AHS rescuewaggin

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Sustainers are in vogue It’s an opportunity for the students to A better way to give. get experience with onthly giving (or “sustainer”) Mprograms are becoming increas- surgical training and ingly popular in the U.S. as support- learn about shelter ers of non-profit organizations recog- nize their advantages – most notably medicine, as well as the convenience of making automatic contributions. the value of affordable, “It also makes a difference to high-volume, high- spread a gift over the entire year,” according to Patti Michurski, who quality surgery. along with her husband Rick have been Animal Humane Society sustain- Building better vets ing donors for four years. “This way we can make a much more substan- An AHS/U of M partnership provides valuable experience. tial gift than we would be able to do otherwise.” niversity of Minnesota vet- neuter surgeries per day. Students “We are happy to be partnering SAVE your summer Participants in AHS’s sustain- Uerinary students are getting work primarily with animals from with the University of Minnesota,” ing donor program provide ongoing hands-on surgical experience through rescue organizations, but also dogs Johnson said. “This collaboration A summer volunteer program is a future builder. support that AHS relies on to care for a partnership with Animal Humane from AHS. benefits AHS because students will the animals, said Sarah Berger, AHS Society, Kindest Cut and the Mel- According to Kathie Johnson, graduate with a better understanding t’s not summer in Minnesota yet (we just hope spring has come by director of annual giving. “In addi- rose Animal Clinic, located at AHS’s senior director of operations at AHS, of the realities of shelter medicine Ithe time this magazine arrives in your mailbox), but we’re already tion, it means less mail so more of the Golden Valley facility. it’s an opportunity for the students to and the needs in our communities, thinking about our big plans for Youth SAVE – our Summer Animal contribution is going directly to the The students participate in a get experience with surgical training and it helps the university because it Volunteer Experience. services our donors care about, such week-long rotation at the clinic, with and learn about shelter medicine, as better prepares its students to work Youth SAVE is a unique program open to 16- to 18-year-olds who want as food and shelter, medical care, each of the nine students involved well as the value of affordable, high- in the community and provide spay/ to volunteer with AHS over the course of an entire summer. Partici- training, spay and neuter surgery, performing as many as a dozen spay/ volume, high-quality surgery. neuter services to their clients.” pants will help by assisting customers looking to adopt an animal and and adoption support.” providing for the daily care needs of animals in the shelter. “Through secure, automatic “The volunteer commitment is easy and flexible,” said Lynne Bengt- monthly payments from a credit card, son, AHS volunteer services manager. “We debit card or bank account, sustain- just ask for a three-hour shift three times ing donors provide support that we Capitol watch a week, over three months, from mid-June can count on all year,” Berger said. to late August.” “We just deduct the designated con- Stay tuned for updates on the breeder bill. Volunteers will be invited to attend tribution from the preferred account guest speaker presentations to hear about hot topics in the animal wel- until the donor lets us know to stop t the time this edition of Animal and cat breeding operations. fare community and to explore possible career options. Topics expected or change it.” ATracks went to print, Animal Because action was expected in to be covered include wildlife, dog training, vet services careers, issues To learn more about the Humane Society was involved in a both the Minnesota House and Senate in animal welfare, and using volunteer experience on a resume or col- sustainer program, go to www. number of efforts at the Minnesota between the time this magazine was most current developments in our lege application. animalhumanesociety.org/donate/ Legislature, including supporting a printed and when it arrived in your legislative efforts. Please visit www. Applications for the Youth SAVE program are being accepted through sustaining-gifts. bill that would require licensing and hands, we have created a page on the animalhumanesociety.org/speakup April 26. More information can be found at www.animalhumanesociety. inspection of large commercial dog AHS website to give you access to the for the latest information. org/volunteer.

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your counters.” still like cats person, but I person, but I 10% person dogs and cats dog dog cat cat 5% I’m a still like dogs we decided to ask our friends and person I’m a I like I’m a I’m a supporters, along with staff and 0% volunteers, to tell us a few of their thoughts and opinions on cats and | By Jeff Moravec dogs. We conducted an online survey ou may wonder come to Animal Humane So- early this year, soliciting input from Why are you a dog person? Y(or you may not): ciety from Leech Lake Legacy AHS staff and volunteers and the What in the world (although we get cats from public (through an invitation on our 71.4% dogs feel more like a member compelled these Animal them as well). And so on. Facebook page). A total of 661 people of the family Tracks editors to devote Still, for whatever reason we responded, about half of them were such a large section of the put dogs on the cover, as someone members of the public. 65.7% dogs have better personalities magazine to this examination with an affinity for cats I just felt We were happy to learn -- not that 65.2% dogs are more loyal of “dog people” and “cat people”? our feline friends were not getting we were surprised -- that most of you 49.3% because dogs understand more The idea actually came from an their due. like to think of yourselves as animal observation I made shortly after becoming But I remained conflicted. I love lovers first and foremost, even if you 23.8% I am allergic to cats editor, a little over a year ago. Rifling through the dogs, too. And could we really ask our have a preference for a cat over a 4.8% dogs are easier to care for stacks of old issues, I noticed a clear bias for putting dogs loyal readers to go six months with- dog or a dog over a cat. (So on the cover. out a really cute pup staring back at if you need to alternate In fact, the last six issues of Animal Tracks (published biannually) have had them from Animal Tracks? which of the two covers of dogs on the cover. It’s been four years since a feline graced the front, and it’s No, we couldn’t. Or least we didn’t this magazine face up on your coffee only happened twice in the last seven years. want to. So we solved the dilemma, table, go ahead. We’ll understand.) Why would that be? not by putting both a cat and a dog Fewer than 20% of respondents Why are you a cat person? “People respond better to dogs,” one colleague said. Well, maybe. Dogs do together on the cover, but by giving placed themselves firmly in the dog look like they’re smiling, at least a lot more than cats do. Then there’s that them each their own cover. We also camp or the cat camp, and further, 86.6% cats are easier to care for thing about dogs’ eyebrows. But then why is it that millions of us trade links to intentionally made each cover so more than 75% either had no prefer- 47.7% cats don’t require funny feline photos and thousands show up for cat video festivals? (I’ve never darn cute that even if you do prefer ence between cats and dogs, or if they as much attention even heard of a dog video festival.) That’s pretty responsive, isn’t it? one species over the other… you did have, they still liked them both. In reality, dogs have been on the cover of Animal Tracks more often in might just have second thoughts. What differences we might have, 37.6% cats have better personalities large part because they make more news than cats do. Our last cover depicted And so we’d have something to one respondent wrote, are more than 28.1% cats understand more the dogs from our Pine River seizure. The issue before was about the dogs that actually put between those covers, outweighed by the similarities. “Dog

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y dog people believe universally that well. Dog people love to be the center dogs require more attention than of their dog’s world, and cat people Do you think there is a You have no preference between dogs and cats. “I can deal with a litterbox cats, whether it is in direct care or don’t want to have a pet with as difference in Where does one have an advantage over the other? otherwise. Only 1 of 290 who an- much needs as a dog has.” once or twice a week swered that question begged to differ. So, if it takes so much to work to personality when it suits my schedule. But a lot of cat fans (because they care for a dog and give it the atten- traits between dog dogs I can’t imagine picking up have more experience with the spe- tion it needs, what could a canine people and cat people? cats cies, perhaps?) disagreed. Only 47.7% possibly offer that makes the poop- steaming poop in a plastic said they believe cats require less ing and walking and slobbering all Feels more like a bag outside on demand attention than dogs. worthwhile? “I think cat people like to have the It’s because dogs “feel more like a member of the family: 87% 13% when it suits a dog’s 33% freedom of not being home at a cer- member of the family,” according to no Is more loyal: 95% 5% schedule.” tain time, or being able to leave for 71.1% of the dog people who took our 67% a day or two,” said one respondent. survey. About 65% also said their be- yes Is easier to care for: 1% 99% “Dog people have to schedule around lief that dogs are “more loyal” factors “Could you imagine a cat going home to let the dogs out.” into their preference. Even 91.4% of Doesn’t require as much attention: 2% 98% park? It would be one big “I think that dog people and cat those without a preference said they hissing mess.” people have different energy levels, are convinced that dogs are “friend- Understands more: 81% 19% not necessarily physical energy, but lier” than cats. Describe the personality Is friendlier: 91% 9% regarding how much activity they “I love cats,” one respondent said, traits of a “Cat Person” “Cats seem more want in their lives,” one survey taker “but I feel that dogs reciprocate that Does not cause allergic reactions: 84% 16% said. “Cats are less responsibility, but love more than cats do. When my Aloof Busy Calm Cat Crazy independent. Dogs seem I think provide less companionship as family returns from a vacation, my Easy Going Enjoys Gentle Homebody codependent.” dogs get so happy they could explode, “When my family whereas the cats would get passive Independent Indoor People Intelligent of us are cat people, and some are dog be with them and all over them and aggressive and shun us for having Introspective Introversion people, we will be able to rescue more happy to do whatever they want them returns from a vacation ever left.”

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respondent commented. “I don’t my windows. Cats are tidier in that dent. “You cannot go hiking in the Active Adventurous Athletic have the time to exercise a dog sense and that may be why some may wilderness with your cat.” as much as the dog might need. It choose a cat over a dog.” There is a flip side to that, one cat Energetic Excitable

is a decision based on the needs of Not surprisingly, the difference lover wrote: “I would rather curl up Extroverted the animal as much as any preference in what it takes to care for a dog or on the couch with a cat in my lap

that I might have.” a cat (bathroom habits and beyond) than to go outside in -30 degree Friendly Fun EasyEasyEEasy Going “I feel the difference between was a recurring theme in the survey. temperatures and walk a dog.” Happy Laid Back Likes Loud Love dog people and cat people has more Less than 5% of respondents with a Also, the reasons for not hav-

to do with their expectations of the preference for dogs said they believe ing a cat stated by those with a Loyal Loyalty Needy Outdoors Outdoorsy people and cat people are both animal animals,” said an AHS employee canines are easier to care for than dog preference may be exactly lovers and understand the bond and who took the survey. “If a person is felines, but nearly 87% of those with the same reasons why cat own- Outgoing Pack Playful Social responsibilities that we have for ani- expecting an animal that will just be an affinity for felines said ease of ers love their kitties. These “word clouds” show the relative mals,” the survey participant wrote. there and require little work, they care is a reason they gravitate toward “With cats you have to work frequency (larger type = more) certain words “Love is love no matter how you may gravitate towards a cat. If their cats. to have them love you,” wrote one were used in our survey to describe dog and get or give it,” said another. “If some expectations are for the animal to Those who consider themselves respondent. “It’s somehow more cat personalities.

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e y “Anyone who loves fuzzy critters is If the good people.” personality fits... rewarding that way, even though the unconditional love of dogs is Who has the better personality, dogs or cats? nice, too.” Ok, that’s sort of a ridiculous question, isn’t it? “You always know where you Animals within any species – dogs, cats, or humans for that matter -- will stand with cats,” said another. have a wide variety of personalities. We’re not sure it’s any more accurate to “You persuade cats… you order say dogs have a particular personality than it is to say that people have a par- dogs.” ticular personality. In the end, all of this is over- There are certain traits (behavioral and otherwise) that may be more com- thinking the subject, one survey mon in dogs than in cats, and vice versa, and those sometimes fall under the taker told us. Our preference is broad category of personality. Some of us humans may prefer certain traits simply determined “by what we over others, which may in turn lead us to prefer as a pet – in general – a dog grow up with.” over a cat, or a cat over a dog. Or, as another said, “Just like That doesn’t make one “better” than the other. Different, yes. Better, no. foods that we eat, having a dog or But it also didn’t stop us from asking about personality in our survey. cat as a family member is just a “Personality” – or whatever you want to call it – did seem to be more impor- personal preference.” tant to those animal lovers who prefer dogs over cats. A total of 65.8% of survey That respondent’s final com- respondents who prefer dogs said “dogs have better personalities.” It was the ment may be the most important, second most popular reason, after “dogs feel more like members of the family” though: “I think that anyone who (71.4%). brings an animal into their lives “I love how ‘human’ a dog can feel,” said one dog lover who took our survey. for the right reasons is loving and “I love a dog’s personality -- their ability to kind of know how you’re feeling.” giving and has a wonderful soul.” Another said, “It’s more interesting and engaging to interact with dogs. “I’ve always maintained They have more engaging personalities because they wear their emotions on the thought ‘to each his own,’” their sleeve (on their paw?).” another said. “The love is all the Personality makes a difference to those who prefer cats as well, but just not same, whether it is a cat or a dog. as much. A total of 37.4% cited personality, but it was behind “cats are easier to They all want to be loved and to care for” (86.5%) and “cats don’t require as much attention (47.7%). love in return.” “Cats don’t have a ‘better’ personality,” said one respondent, “just a person- We thought that was a perfect ality that better fits my own.” comment to sum up the subject. “I like cat personalities,” wrote another. “They are mysterious and fascinat- But then we saw this one: ing.” “What about guinea pig One survey taker did have a particularly interesting view on the whole people???” question. “Cats’ personalities are more like a human than dogs,” she wrote, Next time, perhaps ...

“because they aren’t just exasperatingly happy all the time.” © Tatiana Zaghet - Fotolia.com Yes, that was someone who prefers cats over dogs. Just in case you couldn’t tell.

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Social © Denis Tabler, deepov, artSILENSEcom - Fotolia.com Animals It takes a network to get pets adopted By Dorothy Grinolds Tinkerbell ith more than 20,000 animals coming through our doors each year, Tinkerbell found a new home just WAnimal Humane Society needs to use every tool at our disposal to a few hours after her adopters saw match up pets with adopters. her video (which you can see at In this day and age, that means engaging not just the hearts, hands www.animalhumanesociety.org/ and minds of the community to help animals, but engaging their news- tinkerbell) on our Facebook page. feeds – and their TV sets -- as well. She was just two months old when AHS’s website may be our most prominent and important marketing she came to us a stray with a shat- tool, a place where thousands of people see their next pet for the first tered hind leg. After surgery and time. Increasingly, though, both new and “old” media are being used to lots of love from our staff, she was introduce animals to prospective adopters, especially those animals that as sweet and playful as ever. So might need a special showcase. we shot some footage of Tinkerbell Here we look at some recent stories about how animals looking for a playing, created a simple video second chance found their new loving homes through social media and and encouraged our supporters on the airwaves. social media to share our post.

and volunteers provide enrichment media channels, we are able to engage Elvis and exercise while animals wait for with supporters in a variety of ways: When Elvis arrived at AHS last Octo- homes, nothing can replace the stabil- to promote our lifesaving programs ber, he was like any puppy – playful, ity and love of an adoptive family. and services, gain new supporters active and attention-seeking. But El- So we convinced Elvis to pose for who will donate time and money to Dabit vis had a few challenges to face before a photo and we posted his story on help animals, and share the stories Dabit’s wishes came true when his finding a home. our Facebook page. After 594 likes, that take place at each of our five new person John saw his sweet Our veterinary staff discovered 314 shares and three days, Elvis was locations. face and read his wish list on our Elvis was suffering from Sarcoptic adopted by a family who saw him We are fortunate to have a support- Facebook page last December. A Mange, a disease caused by small on Facebook. They already had a pit ive community of people who believe 6-year-old lab mix, Dabit had been mites on the animal’s skin, which if bull/terrier mix at home and decided that adoption is the best way to add a waiting longer than the average left untreated results in itchiness, Elvis would make the perfect compan- companion animal to their family. The dog for a home and was now what hair loss and even infection. Elvis re- ion. length of stay for animals on our adop- we refer to as a “forget-me-not.” ceived extensive treatment from the arrival, Elvis was finally ready to AHS joined the world of likes and tion floors averages only 10 days. When they met, it was as if it was vets, and because this type of mange make his appearance in the adoption shares back in 2008 and since then Occasionally however, there are meant to be. A total of 184 people is highly contagious to other dogs, center. We knew it was important to we’ve gained more than 30,000 fans animals – like Elvis – who need an ex- shared Dabit’s wish list and helped Elvis had to be isolated for a large find him a home as soon as possible who share in and help us promote the tra push; animals who are passed over us find Dabit a home. File that portion of the time. so he could continue to heal rather work we do for animals every day. by potential adopters, senior animals, under #madeourday. Three long months after his than deteriorate. Even though staff Through the use of our social or those with special medical needs.

18 • Animal Tracks Spring/Summer 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 19 Bear Everyone at AHS, and our Facebook friends, love to hear how pets are doing after they’ve been adopted. That’s the concept behind Success Story Saturdays, when we let our adopters take center stage and provide updates about their new companions. For example, Holly told us about Bear, a 13-year-old lab who came to us after his owner passed away. Senior pets aren’t always people’s first choice when adopting, but Holly saw something in Bear she couldn’t pass up, and a month after adopting him, we passed along her report on our Facebook page: “He was so depressed when we first got him and now his tail never stops wagging! I just adore this old boy! Please don’t forget the senior dogs!” Sharing these success stories has helped us spread the word about the benefits of adoption. Each adoption is a happy beginning and brings thousands of likes and hundreds of shares, not to mention a lot of smiles.

s valuable as social media is these days, we also take Aadvantage of good old-fashioned news media through a partnership with WCCO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Minne- apolis. Every Friday on the noon news, WCCO features a “Pet of the Week” segment, where we introduce viewers to an adoptable animal live on the air.

We’re happy to report that Barney, now named Bosco, is doing great in his new home. As he discovers he is in a warm and safe home, his personality is shining. He’s enjoying exploring the outdoors when temperatures allow, and he’s getting along great with the three other dogs in the family. For the past four years, Carrie Libera, AHS public rela- tions associate, has taken dozens of dogs on the WCCO Barney Pet of the Week segment. “It’s such a pleasure getting to Barney, a senior Chinese Shar-Pei choose a lucky dog each week, knowing that their perfect mix, was found in early Decem- match may be tuning into the news that day,” Libera said. ber, roaming free in subzero temperatures. A Good Samari- “Many times when we return to the shelter, the phones tan brought him home, and made an appointment to bring are ringing off the hook with interested adopters – and him to AHS. It appeared Barney had been through a lot re- sometimes there is someone already on the way.” cently and was in need of some TLC. Our vet staff prepared The segment has a loyal following, with people telling Barney for adoption, and because older dogs often take us they watch the Friday news just to see the Pet of the longer to find homes, he was featured on WCCO. Week. “The best part is when I get updates from viewers That day, Jean was at home watching TV and saw that have adopted,” Libera said. “Sometimes I get to meet Barney’s appearance. She and her husband Dave had said them that day, other times they come back for a visit. I’ve goodbye to their family dog earlier in the year, and were even received Christmas cards from dogs that I’ve taken ready to start looking for a new furry family member. on TV. It’s a special thing to be a part of and we’re grateful Jean told Dave about the sweet dog she saw on the news, for the opportunity.” and they adopted Barney that evening.

20 • Animal Tracks Spring/Summer 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 21 after the dogs arrived at AHS shelters he Pine River case touched in Golden Valley and St. Paul. The an- Tmany Animal Humane Society imals required thousands of hours of staff in ways that went far beyond care during the three months of legal their professional capacities. They wrangling it took before the courts were reluctant to grow close to would allow AHS to place the animals animals that could very well have for adoption. “We expected to have a ended up back with the breeder decision on the disposition of these from whom they were seized – but animals 15 days after the seizure or they couldn’t help it. So when the less,” said Graham Brayshaw, DVM, long-awaited day came when AHS director of animal services at AHS. “It was allowed to put the dogs and turned out to be almost 90 days.” puppies up for adoption, several Mainly, though, the memory of AHS staff were happy to be able to Pine River is so fresh because the join the wonderful adopters from emotional impact of the case contin- the community in taking home ues to be felt – the incredible work on their own animals. Here are three the part of AHS staff and volunteers such stories, told in their own words. to care for the dogs and the outpour- ing of support in the community to find them homes will not soon be forgotten. “I continue to be amazed at that effort,” Brayshaw said. “It was phe- nomenal how an entire organization, Kathie Johnson & Shelby Kathie Johnson is senior director of operations at Animal Humane Society. and an entire community, could pull together to accomplish such great any of the Pine River dogs required foster care to help ready them for things.” Madoption. I decided to foster a little Chihuahua we called Shelby Ann. “Our staff and volunteers worked The minute Shelby walked into our home, she touched our lives and just themselves ragged taking care of seemed to “fit.” Before the case was resolved, I overheard my kids talking about these animals. We had staff and vol- how much they loved her and how awful it would be if she would have to go unteers who normally did not work back to the breeder. I also heard them say, “I don’t think Mom will take it very in animal care who agreed to pitch well if she has to go back.” They were clearly concerned, but because we are in, and we still needed assistance seasoned “fosters,” they knew the drill and were content with just caring for from the local volunteer community Shelby and giving her a great life while she was with us. Pine River and rescues to provide these dogs The day I was able to share with my family that the dogs were released for with the care they needed. It was adoption, we all cried a bit and then looked at Shelby. “What now?” Everyone truly a team effort,” he said. knew in their hearts that she wasn’t going anywhere. How did she change a Adopters lined up at AHS’ five “big dog” family into a family that adores this little dog, spoils her rotten and facilities when the dogs were first buys her sweaters? It’s beyond me. She brings so much joy to our lives and the UPDATE available for adoption on October 12, people that she meets. Our friends and neighbors just love her and so do we. Where are they now? | By Jeff Moravec and by the time it was all over, a total There is truly something special about this little dog and we feel so lucky to of 167 Pine River dogs and puppies have her in our lives. had found new homes through AHS. In addition, Twin Cities rescue orga- t’s been nine months since Animal town where the seizure occurred, it nizations helped place many more of IHumane Society was called upon feels like it was only yesterday. the dogs. Did you adopt a Pine River dog? to rescue 133 dogs and puppies from a Part of the reason was the sheer “It really was inspiring to see how Would you be willing to share your experiences with us? We’re putting together a special online breeding facility in northern Min- magnitude of the case. Pine River was many stepped up in such a tough situ- edition of Animal Tracks that will feature stories of adopters and their Pine River pets, and we’d love nesota. But to many involved in the the largest seizure in AHS history, ation,” Brayshaw said. “It’s some- to hear from you. Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/pineriverstories to participate. case that has become known simply ultimately involving 244 animals, in- thing we’ll feel and talk about for a Thank you for your help! as “Pine River,” after the Cass County cluding the 111 puppies that were born long time to come.”

22 • Animal Tracks Spring/Summer 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 23 Jen Gackstetter & Winnie Jen Gackstetter is the animal transfer liaison for Animal Humane Society. Winnie, a chocolate lab puppy, was born at AHS to a mom that was pregnant when she was seized from Pine River. Although Winnie didn’t have to live in those terrible conditions, I watched her and feared so much that she would somehow end up being sent back there. It was such a relief that she and her family and her canine friends didn’t have to be returned. And then I knew that her home had to be my home. Winnie has been so much fun, and it’s been a joy watching her grow. Winnie and my Dachshund hit it off right from the start but it took about six weeks after Winnie’s adoption for my Westie to stop being crabby about the new pup at home. The first time they played I almost cried I was so excited. Winnie is just the happiest dog I’ve ever known and just loves to be around people. I can’t imagine my life without her now. We weren’t looking for a third dog but there was something about this little brown chubby pup that just got to me, and I knew I couldn’t let her go. It breaks my heart to think that so many of those Pine River dogs went through years of life without knowing what the love of a person is like, but it’s so comforting knowing that they are in good homes now.

Nicole Wallace & Kodiak Nicole Wallace is a wildlife veterinary technician at Animal Humane Society. My Pine River guy is Kodiak, but we call him Kodi or Kodi bear. He is one of the Pine River dogs that had to go through our adoption preparation program. When I first got him he was so shell-shocked. He didn’t know how to climb stairs, jump into the back of a car, or play. He would flinch if I raised my hand to pull my hood over my head. He had no idea what it meant to be a beloved house pet. When Kodiak first came out to live on our hobby farm, he couldn’t even run without falling down. The veterinarians assured me it was nothing medical; he just didn’t have any muscle mass. It was so sad to watch this big beautiful boy be so excited to get outside and run, only to have his legs give out. But it didn’t slow him down much. He loves to go on walks and help with the horse chores. He instantly got along with the other dogs and cats. It has not been an easy transition and not without challenges. Every day I pray to St. Francis for patience, but he is truly a great dog with a heart of gold. He is making huge progress and has even recently started to play with some of the plethora of toys he has at his discretion! It is unbelievable to think of him back as one of the Pine River garage dogs and now the beautiful, beloved house pet he is becoming. He is the light of my life and I could not imagine my life without him, or his without me! Today he is a strong healthy boy with a forever home. It almost brings a tear to my eye to read this and know what he has gone through and where he is today.

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www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 25 Maggie Oliver Rosie & Mac Snickers the dog Uncle Tony Belle Furby Mariah Reese John Debee and Michael Christopher Foss Georgia Feist Clinton and Vynnette Kathleen McKenna-Harmon Derrick and Melissa Lisa Okray and Vladimier Molly Deprekel Liz Gronert Shields Patches Ruby & Darby Perkins and Laurence Harmon Blondy Grubac Martha Rengo Malcom Christina Lopez Megan Arnold-Wright and Snoopy Vera Harry Slifter Ginger Steve and Amy Solberg Justin Schweigert Janet Degidio Peaches Kevin Wright Gwendolyn Aubineau Jill Countryman, Ana Genz- Bobo Sarah Dillon Maude Riley Mali Rugby, Tanner, Moose Sophie Wall, Sue Wilson, and Lisa Lisa Gordenier Olsonowski James and Sue Thunstrom Ginger Shelly and Matt Frericks Dave and Christina Pullen Brenda Johnson Peaches & Coco Nancy Donners Boggart Scott and Stephanie Lumley Maverick Riley Marcie Susan Buck-Wischmeier Sophie Versooth Marilyn Johnson Marilyn and Tom Miller Bonnie Harnit Hailey Marie Berghult Jan and Mike Schneider Debra and Frank Nelson Sadie Bret Gageby Boris Michael Flanigan Max Rookie Katie O’Leary Sophie & Bear Tony Velosco Happy Kathleen Schmitz Jody Laughlin Sadie & Sasha Jane Ann and James Martin Allan Poquette and David Me Too Rory David and Sheila Senechal Sparkles Zolka Marti Moore Terry and Mary Jo Kelly Sally Deborah Saul Henry Meggie Rudy David and Elizabeth Sparky Phyllis Claire darton Stofferahn Sandra Donnelly Ross Bartz Dale Johnson Hershey Mickey Rusty Sally Sparky & Rowdy Timothy and Sarah Dillon Barbara Shumsker and Betty Badali Pisey Frutos Debora Nugent Kurt Hayek Hunter Minnie Sadie Sparky & Rowdy Lindsey Rain Sam Pam Knolls Doug and Jane Denny The Spink Family Charitable Josephine Dolan Izzy Mittens Sahara Miska Fund SpikeDog & MandyCat Judith and Bill Bowler Pat Beening Amy Jordan Jada Sam and Sam Mimi and Stu Carlson Mitz Sammy John Debee and Michael Spuds Kevin Kee Gloria Connor Mary Jane Adams Shields Bette Babcock Jake Mo Sammy Peanut & Princess Samantha & Lucy Stashie, Beth’s “Little Grace and jeff Whipps Jeff and Sandy Behnken Thomas Mason John Debee and Michael Anita Neumann Man” Jake Martha Shields Walter Molly Sasha Sammy Susan Hackney Ed Atcas Lori Wright Amy Dow Rebecca Forman Penni Mark Holmberg and Brandee Avis Ramsdell Steger, Nigel, Ashley Jasper Monster Schnitzel Maude E Pants Alison Ford Mae & Bentley Douglas Nelson Ronald Taschner Sammy James Miles Jon Stelter Rita Lehnert Virginia Schmidt Pepper & Cruiser Linda Wilkinson Whiskers Brice Judith Bonneville Jazmine Nala Shadow Midnight & Angel Love Karen and John Swesey Stewie Janet and Delroy Knafla Maggie McNelis Sanibel Jan Marie Freger Joe and Peggy Faida Matt Hanson Nancy Neumann Pete Tabitha Clem Wilbur & Olivia Buddy Susan Bedard-Nye Jezebell Neava Skippy Milhouse John Debee and Michael Strømpe-Kitty Patricia and Norman Wells Kathy Pederren Sarina & Rosie Linda Engler Marc Stock Alyson Hill t was the summer of ’98 and we really wanted a dog. We Justin and Christine Shields Michele Nordtorp-Madson Willie Buddy Singleton Gary Showalter and Naomi Jon Logue Junior Nellie Slicky would go to the humane society in St. Paul just about Phyllis Brill Suki Brad and Jill Johnson Jeff and Michelle Kevlin I Jim and Leslie Hanson Cathy Engstrom Millie Ursula Nelson Ann Christensen Winnie Buster Dean Brand Sasha Mary Petersen Kacy Nobber Smokey every day. One day we walked into the puppy room and Pistol Robert and Joan Burton Sunday, Sarah & Sadie Tom and Carol Waldock Dorothy Payne Lari Richman Wayne Hagen Milo Terry and Bruce Hutchins Marsha and Phillip Winston Butch noticed a very shy brown puppy. Right away we knew she Kathryn and Jim Strating Sasha Sussman Rodney Emerson Kaleb Ozito Smokey Pooh & Tigger Laurie Walters Jennifer Semotuk Brian Harter Jody Porter Elizabeth Miller was the dog we’d been searching for. Miska Keith Dahling Sunny & King Labat Winston Caesar Amy Jacobson Schnapps Elaine and Gary Jarrett Kenai Ozzie Smokey Princess John Debee and Michael Bonita and Jerome Labat Erica Kopilenko Craig Olson We named her Sally, as in Sally Brown, Charlie Brown’s Mollie Winston & Eddie Jerry Green Dan and Celeste Johnson Helen Miller Shields Sweet Sadie Mae Calvin Kirby sister. She was very sweet and very shy—always looking Connie Hertz Puppy Barbara Skoog and Emmett Susan K. Thompson Eric Sheldon Patan Snickers Schnitzel Dacey Marcia Miller Stella Nicotra Kaye Scarborough Molly Steven Nunweiler Rita Lehnert Zeus, Buddy, Achilles Candy away from anyone’s gaze. We would take her for walks at T1 & T2 & Tibby Peanut Sonny Mary Mott and Andrea Pushka, Babs, Callie & Scooter Robert Neitzke Dunbar Cokie Marcelyn and William Terryle and Angelos Anne and Bob Tift Zoe Severson Como Lake and she would just lie down—it was all too Susan and Ronald Zappa Smale Siderakos Casey Molly John Debee and Michael Howard Walstein Sophie Andrea and Larry Dunbar Shields Scooter Taco & Beignet Zoe Lisa Chubb much for her. But we kept at it and she slowly got used to Daniel Hedlund and Robin Mary Beth Crowley Catherine Settanni and Casper Mona Qbert Preble Delores Thaemert Sparky all the people and dogs walking around the lake. Pretty your friends at Gravie - Karen Dahlgren Taconite Peggy Knapp Jennifer Loewen Marek, Mike, Jen, Mary Scooter, Tipsy & Stormy Kay and Steve Dedon Charlie soon she would get excited every time we would get out Ranger, KC & Muffin Vicki Saueressig Bette Goodman Stella Beth, and Jill Richard and Sheila Chaffee Tanna Hopkins Pet Hospital Amy Kuretsky the leash. Moose Sidney Joyce and Charles Sandquist Would like to Honor the Charlie Ferguson Vicki and William Kolb Jim and Mary Kaner Strompe Kitty Johanna Bell Taylor Memory of… Michelle Madson Training her was easy—she wanted to please and she Mowgli Karen and Michael Frey Loved and Missed by… Chica Jody Porter Stuart was very smart. Soon, her beautiful soulful brown eyes Kent Kokko and Margaret Teddy Rogo Abby Lindsey Garski Moris Caroline and Brian Emswiler Pam Parlicek Chip would meet our gaze and let us know that we were her Tom Christenson Tigger Mr. Bojangles Teddy, Boo, Sadie & Abby Sheri Narrgard-Hughes David and Christine Michael Dvienick Chloe people, that she trusted us and she knew how much we Schroeckenstein Abby Tigger Suzanne and Matthew Ally Brian Doyle Robert Slacken loved her. Mr. T Woods Robert Lee Cici Roger Newton Tozie Tess Amos Jim and Suzanne Paulson Birgit Anderson We had a wonderful 15 years with this beautiful dog. Ms. Mario Michelle and Bryce Thorpe John Slothower Cinco Patricia and Steven Harris Kirby Tucker She was our soul mate and our constant companion. She The 5 Herbie’s Amy John Novicki Donna Piras Kathy Probst Mudgett & Muffet John Davidsen Iona Searler Daisy Mae Pete Clicquot Kitty Ty lived life on her terms—very mindful and deliberate, nev- Kale Nerison and Deborah Angel Brigit Anderson Mike Maye Thorson-Nerison Tigger Linda Reznick Joseph Werner er hasty or rushed. Saying goodbye was one of the hardest Donald and Mary James Mike LaFond Dirk Petey Lacey Winnie Munchie Annabella Ryan and Katherine King Donna Nagel Dennis Schapiro and Jeanne Timmy & Sugar Mark Sheehan Frank and Linda Thomas things we’ve ever done. But she had a long and wonderful Janet and James Ryan Becky Mundie Dixon Pippi Andre Lady Pres Wrigley Reese Tinker Baboo Julia McCunn Sarah Kissack life and we are forever grateful to the humane society for Murphy Barbara Record Elissa Clark John Sammler James and Mary Dejarlais Jennifer Amendt Duke Polly Jim and Sue Walder Sierra Erickson Lazer Yoda rescuing this beautiful girl so that we could share 15 years Remy & Jacks Toby Morgan Bailey Shirley Adzick Kelly Bearson Nelson Alison Eckhoff and Mark Eric and Michael Rogers Lee Tschetter Christian Clapp Sannes Kendall and Kyle Stevens Jane Hennesey Eddy Poo of her life. Mr. Dennis and Ms. Turid Leo Amy Lilibridge Zoe Ormseth Rex, Pookie & Jenny Simon Tom Bailey Robert Fallstad Pat Heine Jim Zachariason Linda Ramsay and Reynold Robert and Carol Johnson Kathy Vollmer Ingrid Fischer Elsie Prince Nikki Warnsholz Lucy Bonita Winger Zoe Mary and Kenneth Reid Skippy, Molly & Gizzy Turbo Bailey Myra and Tony Grannes Ardelle Kindy Janey Lovelock Debora N. and Barb S. Rocky Trina Levin Kimberley Mancini Siri Rustad Emo Ranger Noodles Alan and Evelyn Ingber Lucy Diana Johnson Zoey Allison and Brian Perry Smokey & Sheba Tweeter Bandit Sandra Lien Joyce Saabye Jayne Reid-Whalen Rolly (Poley Puppy) Roxanne Wells Mr. Steven R. Pieper Curtis and theresa Klatz Frank Rascal Norma & Carl Anne Lowe Macquire Richard Bunderson Zoey Jill and Ray Ostby Snicker Twilight Barnie Cory and Becca Martin John Sheldon Kristi Bader Rosie Rascal O Jo Ms. Margaret Gerszewski Mary Goblirsch Richard and Ardy Darling Franny Maizie Melissa and Louis and Mr. Edward Gerszewski Paul and Stephanie Zoey Ms. Cynthia Adelson Bart Laura Bracken Laura Elbakkal Betty Swanson Berezovsky Pete Spong Pederson

26 • Animal Tracks Spring/Summer 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 27 White Bear Animal Buddy Digger Jake Merlin Piper Sammi Baby Kauer Chin & Soo Lei Gus Meece, Daisy & Charlie Peri, Pepper, Ozzie & Hospital Would Like to Rebecca Wiberg Roy and Carin Peltier Mary and Jeff Marshall Lesley and Nishant Khattar Craig and Betsy McNully Lance and Barb Witschen Michelle Mulcaster Richard Spelz Kathi and Dean Gallaway John Debee and Michael Caliope Honor the Memory of… Buster Fatso Jasper Mike Princess Sassy Bailey & Sadie Clara Belle Gwen & Dolly Shields Patricia and Ken Kern Loved and Missed by… Rachel Hagelberger Francisca and Ben Belmares Diane Rose Pam and Joe Kryzer Michael Anderson James Hansen Jeannine and Keith Acker Patricia Svendsen Carol and Peter Havanac Mia Princess Abby Casper Frisky Jenna Millie Rainbow Shadow Bandy, Cleo & Brina Clicquot & Grgich Hank Scott Sawyer Penella Thomas Jensen Lezlie Bohanon Brenda Lyness Barb and Dale Norman Margaret and DeEon Sandra and Richard Nancy McMullen Diane Teigen Kathleen and Lawrence John Debee and Michael James and Vicki Thomas Michael Princess Alex CeCe Fritz Kelly Phillippi Olmsted Reggie Skye Koral Shields Ike Katie O’Leary Lori and Joel Johnson Wendy Jenz Amanda Sigler Gunther and Mary Nifke Jewel Milo Mary Beth and Rick Olson James Beck Basia Larry and Barbara Brandt Mickey Andy Cheston Ginger Robert Angellis Clay Carlson Sophie Charlene Wade Isadora Susan Benfield Beth Wolszon Cheri Peck Pam Bauer Jinx Dona Will Sarah Neumeier Angel Chewy Goose Jessica Mayer Sport Jack & Eddie John and Diane Taylor Mike Schulte Stacey Janssen Juneau Joan Teppen Bermey Pamela and Philip Broat Angelo Citron Grace Shawn Carpenter Spud Jasmine Mark and Francoise Malek Nikki Murray Jim Nelson Kalli Linda Martinez Ms. Rose Wahlberg Annie Gracie Lesa Brandt Stanley Jester Mary Lou Morris Melissa Malinowski Kayla Laurie Dilts Pamela Schreiner Asta Dana and Dave Olmstead Striker Jester Toomey Lori Gravink Kishon Tiffany Haltli Simone French Bailey Marlene Conrin Suki Jet & Artie Becky Ryan Archie Kitchi Mali Judy Conley Susan and Eric Mottinger Baily Chelsea Goebel Tabby Lynn Jill, Nick, Thorbjorn & Steve Grewing Lacey Gene Mammenga Emma Barney Gina Meyer Tally Scott Anderson and Lisa Mikki & Kirby Raj & Prince Rupert Ann Zeimetz Lady Al Conard Bailey Valerie Commers Thomas Telzrow and Carol Bart Scott and Linda Van Dale Rex Tigger JoJo Mimi & Cody Jenson Jackie Wilcox Mochi Cathy Engwer Verna and Dennis Markuson Rascal & Joey Leonita Rich and Kim Poirier Bryanne Shaw John Debee and Michael Bazel Jennifer Carroll Rex Tiki Jojo Shields John and Julianne Spanjers Laura and Tim Linder Lilly Mollie Robert and Jean Manson Cristine Almeida and Brian Mindy Ricki Nicole White George Cannon Gorecki Bella Kathy and Kelly Johnson Riley Tobie Mike and April and Zack Thomas Tjernlund Beth Huberty Lizzie Molly Matthew and Carrie Miron Kada Rupert Rocky Debbie Toensing James Johnson Leon and Susan Vogt Bella Sadie Evey Krammer-Carlson Rocky Toby Moe Michael Plunkett Lezlie Bohanon Lucy Morgan Diane Taylor Kasey Audrey and Kenneth Roxy, Stymie & Spike Roger Cheney Michael and Jill Servatka Geri and David Roundy Johnson Benny Anne Nelson Romeo Tully Lynn Chow Travis Green Lucy Odie June Geoluvowicz Mike Morrissey Coco & Samson Kelsey Mona & Libby Saddie Clyo Gray Cloud Robert and Mary Burkel Bau, Samson, Sprit, Bernadine and Kenneth Charles Ballentine Amy M. Salmela Bianca Susanne De Palma Roxy Tyler Deborah Gorski William and Eileen Barbara Ellis Oreo Cleopatra & Fred Mahon Morgan & Moppet Linda Wiegart Spreeman Lucy Kathy Berg Paul and Diane Swanson Kramer Sadie Gunner Joseph and Janice Bauer Victoria and David Poole Cody Sheryl Caspers Daniel Gillett Binky Marcia Weisman Roxy Tyson Joan O’Sullivan Brian and Debra Price Colby Shane and Judy Potratz Oscar Kathy Berg Baxter Janay Blazyewski Kyra Mose Bonnie Gilson Macy Mike and Karen Luxem Chad Hallonquist Sadie Rose Bitsy Hermie Lesley and Nishant Khattar Dave and Norine Quick Rudy Cody, Terri, Chesie, Neil Winston Margery Ecklund Arlis and Myron Werley Cookie Peggy Olson Lindberg Vegas Beau Dozer & Cotti LaDonna Schultz Maddy Jackie and Peter Reis Bruce Dotte Lance Muffy Sam Roger Christopherson Izzy Oscar Anne Gruden Tyler Bowman and Ashley Cristine Almeida and Brian Kathy and William Slowter Blue Mark Maruska Rusty Vette Arends Elizabeth and Richard Thomas and Sandra Stiger Copper Meredith and Robert St. Jennifer Black Mary Kaase Beau, Buck & Buddy Gorecki My Wonderful 7 Dogs Charbonneau Peter Koentopp Pierre Maddy Michael and Kelsey Susan and Claus Mahler Cossette Blue Carole Wolkerstorfer Patches Ryalee Lundberg Lapsi “PowerPack” Gwen Henricksen Samantha Cosmo Jack Barbara Ellis Bella Rod Dockter Eileen Roberts and Chuck Jeanne and Don Johnson Maggie Jenna Novara Vince Nemo Michael Aafedt David and Terri Zustiak Margaret Johanson Penelope Thomas and Gayle Miels Dakota Hoyum Polly Carlson Boots Marcia and Larry Marose Sadie Valerie Hughes Jeannine Sonstegard Samantha Linda Boche Cur B Puckett Jack Susan Garfield Amanda and Brent Johnson Bella Liam Nikki & Tobie Susan LaCrosse Jane Frost Steve Mottl Mauldiva Webster Andrea Werpy Dottie Barbara Fleig Britta Larry Scaringe Pepper Sadie Haley Stafford Sharon Wildfang and Reed Sammy Deagle Jack Dennis and Jacquie Lentz Bobby Thomas Malone Lilly & Eddie Carpenter Bernice De Ponti Max Jack and Grace Willy Thomas LaCourt Ayda and Elijah Garcia Ellen Lowery Pepper Wachloarowicz Jessica and Landon Duke & Gus John Debee and Michael Oliver & Molly Brutus Scott Wendt Roger and Lois Beringer Hartvigsen William Koch Shields Sandy Amy Wallin Dexter Jake Michelle and Dennis Sam John Debee and Michael Katherine Mankey Scott and Sara Christensen George Martin Melrose Ullmann William Anderson Zuli Brando Ellie Lilly-Heimer Shields Buddy Scott and Norma Wilson Dog Services Bruce Watson Reid and Laurel Gilbertson Tony Delphia Sasha Kevin and Kim Larson Oliver (Googily Bear) Allen Willman Bruce & Scrappy Ember Melrose Lizzie & Haley Gaye and John Christensen Sasha & Minnie In Tribute to a pet Nativity A. Radder Lia Melrose Jason, Debbie, Ashley, and Oscar Rachel Clark Tom Torborg Recognized by … Bucky Emma Nadine Anthony Sassy 30 Dogs 2013 Lynette and Robert Jane and Christopher Louie Otis Palmgren Jenkins Tina Corazza John Debee and Michael ack in 2002, we adopted a cat after, Booker was there to celebrate the birth of our daugh- Kat Corrigan Brenda Groff Shields Abet Wubet Buddy, Gus, Cooper & Epi & Zoey Lydia & Ruby Pearl Johnsen from your shelter and this cat ter, Lauren. Lauren is three years old now and affection- Dorothy Heinz Hobo Margaret and Robert Ms. Kathryn L. Johnson Satan B Amanda Hofman-Frethem Barbara and William Tara Brown McCartney has brought us so much joy. ately referred to Booker as her best friend. Alice & the Hawkinson Maggie Penny Roberts Family Reunion Buffy, Dejae, Heidi & Fluff Bear Patricia Betlach John Debee and Michael Gabe Norma Herther and Kevin Shadow We got Booker shortly before we We had to put Booker to sleep just a few days ago. He Nancy Woelffer Maggie Liebo Shields Luanne Brault All our Current David and Judy Bork Loney Kimberly and Brian Liebo got married in October 2002. Our had liver and kidney failure. We hope Booker knows how 4-Legged Family Buster Frankie Magic Stein Sophie and Stanley Bell Daniel Sampson John Debee and Michael Barbara Glaser college professor gave us some money much joy he brought to our family and how much we truly Shields All the Loving Felines Buster & Maggie Marie & Rosie Buster as a wedding gift and told us to get cared for him. As much as we miss Booker, we are thankful Kirsten and Eric Gregerson Judy Mellesmoen Freddie Tabitha Clem Sheryl and Bruce Leach All Those Lovin Animals Champ Marley something that would remind us of our college days. So, that we were able to spend over 11 happy years with him. Tanya and Michael Altimari Leon and Susan Vogt Fritz Elisabeth Quam Mark and Linda Dohmen we settled on Booker and welcomed him into our home. As we choked back tears to explain to our daughter that Angel Champ & Lillie Max Ruby and Charlie Malzer Connie and James Volling Gary & Alonzo John Debee and Michael Booker was a very warm and loving cat. He chose us as our beloved cat was not returning home, she said, “Booker Angus Charlotte Kate Lechner Shields much as we chose him. is an angel now.” Joan McGonigal-Staska Jane Hamann Gertie & Lila Max Gulli Anni Chase Elizabeth and Joseph Brama Kimberly Gulli We lived in Golden Valley for a few years while pursu- Thank you for bringing us such an amazing cat. We Elaine and Charles Schmieg Dennis Breining and Dan Ginger Max Torok ing graduate school and then moved to the Kenosha area wanted you to know he lived a full and happy life. Armani Alexander Bundy Jean and Craig Humphries Stephanie and Girard Haines Chester Ginger, Trixie, Hazel & Wilharber to begin our careers. Booker was with us when we finished Gretchen Maglich Shannon Hyvare-Day and Samantha Max, Mattie & Auzzy Axl & Rose Bryan Day Marjorie and Donald Troupe Mark and Susan Bonitz our degrees and started “real jobs.” Sincerely, Sheri Figueroa Chewy Gus Maxine Booker then moved with us into our first house. Soon Hillary S. Babs Koch Kent Kokko and Margaret Jensina Rasmussen Paul Vinopal and Patricia Nancy and Paul Wolff Moris Ginnis

28 • Animal Tracks Spring/Summer 2014 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2014 Animal Tracks • 29 Sheba, Monty & Cleo Sport & Ike Tucker Curtis Scheible and Jerrilyn Kristi Warner John Debee and Michael Answers to Playpen on page 31 Jones Star & Cole Shields Shilo Laurie Coyne Tucker & Vinnie Bill Prodahl Joe and Caroline Smith cat or dog? spot the differences Nermal: cat • “Garfield” Tucker Holcomb Dug: dog • “Up” 1. flower is a different color Spurbeck Oliver: cat • Disney’s “Oliver & Company” 2. diamond on curtains is missing Marilou Cheple Slink: dog • “Toy Story” 3. apple is orange in fruit bowl Tux Mr. Bigglesworth: cat • “Austin Powers” 4. stripe on chicken wing Dale Johnson Monty: cat • “Stuart Little” Tyler Bruiser: dog • “Legally Blonde Doug Powell Odie: dog • ”Garfield” Figaro: cat • Disney’s “Pinocchio” Vida Love Lake, VP Buddy: dog • “Air Bud” Wendy and John Strachota Lucifer: cat • Disney’s “Cinderella” Webster, Gizmo, Stella Dodger: dog • Disney’s “Oliver & Company” Emma & Dexter Einstein: dog • “Back to the Future” Megan Mikulski Petey: dog • “The Little Rascals” Wendy Mittens: cat • “Bolt” John Debee and Michael Mr. Jinx: cat • “Meet the Parents” Shields Sassie: cat • “Homeward Bound” Shiloh, Benson & Wilson Stumper Beethoven: dog • “Beethoven” (Chubs) Laura Schenk Willow Binx: cat • “Hocus Pocus” Sheree Lucas Barbara and Nicholas Azrael: cat • “The Smurfs” Sunshine Koester Sigge & Ari Lori Van Wechel and Dan Pongo: dog • Disney’s “101 Dalmatians” Aaron and Emily Garnett Pederson Willow Zero: dog (& ghost) • “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and Janus Kristin and Aaron Johnsen Crookshanks: cat “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” Sydney Milo: trick question! cat • “Milo and Otis” & dog • “The Mask” Simon, Roo, Tigger, David Christenson Wolf Chris McAlonie Sonja, Mia, Ari & Sigge Sylvia & Mama Kitty Louis Janus and Suzanne Michele Stuart Yukon breed find Thorpe Diane and Daniel Eidsmo Tasche gxtqtfeqrqympkf Simone Zelda Lawrence Lockman xfhqniweeceaehs Joseph and Kristin Don and Beverly Bajus Hoppesch Thor & Laney kxoblmvscsqnrzp Eric Tadt Zinny niplgekakgexsrg Sophia Jill and Eric Sjodin Deborah and Timothy Tina vkosihpuiaqmify Soulen Linda Nesheim Zoe ocmrhoshorthair Prosper Harvieux sttsiepalapeniv Spanky Tommy & Buddy David Ostrowski Carole Weatherby Zora & Purmina jeanimputbdlrvs Valerie Tiberius rctbnsphynxgfhp Spike Tucker Joann Sutton Karen and Michael Larson vegobzuiemqanug rhypayzhcruegpx llodgarcmidblqd

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