ANIMAL FOUNDATION OF GREAT FALLS NEWSLETTER SPRING 2006 Moving Steadily animal Forward FOUNDATION of Great Falls Melanie Lattin THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION HAS RAISED $1,078,259 Fostering a caring communityFosteringa for animals caring at this writing in its capital campaign for a state-of-the-art community for animals animal shelter and dog park! What a testimony to the generosity of so many people and to the value people place on helping animals. The Foundation’s goal is to PRESIDENT TRUSTEES raise a total of $2.2 million, so we are nearly halfway to the target. Robert James Sally Cerny Andrea Johnstone The Foundation contracted with Animal Arts/Gates Hafen Cochrane, a TREASURER Melanie Lattin Colorado architectural firm which has specialized in designing animal care John Gilbert Sue Skees facilities for 27 years. Based on what they learned through their assessment Mary Willmarth visit to Great Falls, the architects prepared a conceptual design of the new animal shelter. ABOUT OUR BOARD Mark Hafen relates that he strove to incorporate elements of historic buildings Sally Cerny is the retired CEO of in Great Falls to make the structure not only aesthetically pleasing but also Northern Rocky Mountain Easter Seals- compatible with other buildings in the community. Goodwill. She and her husband Chuck As the design reveals, the homeless cats and dogs in Great Falls will have are active in a Golden Retriever rescue an impressive place to live while they wait for people to adopt them and group and have two older rescued dogs. take them to their forever homes. The staff, volunteers and visitors will also John Gilbert is a business appraiser enjoy a healthy, comfortable, pleasing environment. Although critics might and forensic financial analyst. His dog contend the proposed design is too grand for animals, the new shelter will be Beemer goes to work with him each more than a holding place for strays. It is foreseen the facility will become a day. His wife Donna is also a CPA and community center for animal welfare activities. Along with being a safe, shares an office with John and Beemer. pleasant place for homeless animals to live, the building will provide space Bob James is a partner in the law firm for adoption services, animal control services, animal training, humane society of Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick & Higgins activities and community education. In short, the animal shelter will be a and has been a trial lawyer for 28 years. gathering place for people who care about animals and are interested in Bob and his wife Cindy have five grown children, three cats, and two dogs. improving animals’ lives in Great Falls. Andrea Johnstone has been the owner of In addition to fundraising and selecting sites for the animal shelter and dog a decorative plumbing and tile business park (see pages 2-3), trustees from the Animal Foundation are meeting with for 26 years. She and her husband Bill Humane Society of Cascade County director Chuck Tourtillot to determine the have two sons, two very large dogs, approximate size and configuration of the new shelter. Specific questions, and a grand-dog adopted from the such as how many dog kennels will be needed or what size the communal HSCC shelter. cat colonies should be, are being addressed. Consideration is being given to a Melanie Lattin works for the City of multitude of factors to best meet the needs of the animals and people who Great Falls and is a canine and human will be using the facility. massage practitioner. She and Matthew Gressard share their home with a cat Story continues on page 2. and three dogs, two of whom are rescued. Sue Skees previously owned Mountain Title Services. Sue and her husband John have shared their home with a rescued cat and a dog from Camp Collie. Mary Willmarth is co-owner of a project planning and business services consulting firm. She and husband Mark have a young son and a spirited, rescued cat. Moving Steadily Forward Story continued from cover page.
Once the size and use determinations have been made, facility. They will also provide revised cost estimates prior to Animal Arts will design preliminary floor plans using their the project being handed off to a local architectural firm. expertise in animal behavior and health. The architectural The board of the Animal Foundation has one other major firm will make recommendations regarding mechanical endeavor in the works–attending the Fur Ball on April 22 designs and building materials best suited for an animal care and having a great time!
Shelter Site Chosen Melanie Lattin GOOD NEWS! The Animal Foundation and the City of Great Falls have come together and selected the optimum location for the new animal shelter. Although a street address will not be assigned until the project progresses further, the site is immediately south of North Middle School on 25th Avenue NE between 6th and 8th Streets NE. Ultimately, the site will encompass four acres—more than enough room to meet the requirements of a new building and to allow for future expansion if that should ever be necessary. The site is centrally located, an important feature for the convenience of those going to the shelter and for the delivery of efficient animal control services. The attractive new Just two of the reasons we want a better building will be a great addition to the visible, high traffic area where it will be located. shelter for homeless animals in Great Falls. The site is easy to find, which is another advantage for anyone who wishes to visit the shelter. Once the new shelter is built and people see for themselves the monumental differences between a state-of- the-art shelter and the current facility, it is the Animal Foundation’s belief the number of people who visit the shelter to adopt animals will dramatically increase. The site is within the city limits so the infrastructure is in place to the property boundary. The cost of building a new facility will not have to include substantially extending water and sewer lines or constructing roads. These improvements are very expensive and the Foundation worked hard to find an appropriate location which would not require undertaking these types of site development. Another plus for building the animal shelter at this site is the relative lack of potential conflicting interests. A “future home of“ sign marks the western edge of the property where the new shelter will be built. The Animal Foundation would like to thank Johnson-Madison Lumber Company for donating lumber for the sign posts and Matthew Gressard for installing the sign. We encourage you to drive by the site and envision the building which will one day be there to house homeless animals and provide a center for animal welfare events and activities in Great Falls.
2 Dog Park Progress Melanie Lattin
DOGS IN GREAT FALLS––and the people who want a protected, People who like to walk their dogs on River’s Edge Trail will enjoyable place to let their dogs run free––will be happy to be able to spice up their regular walks by unleashing their learn a site has been chosen for the dog park. dogs to run and play with other dogs before continuing on The dog park will be developed on an approximately with their walks. And, as many people who have dogs know, three-acre site west of 9th Street North between the River’s watching dogs play is a form of entertainment in itself. Edge Trail and the railroad tracks. The property belongs to the Once the Animal Foundation has finalized a conceptual drawing City of Great Falls and is undeveloped park land. The site is of the dog park, dog-loving people in the community will be expansive enough for two areas for dogs: one for large dogs organized to spread the word about the dog park and to help and another separate area for small or elderly dogs. raise funds to develop the park. The dog park will be a vital Call Melanie Lattin at addition to the special use areas 453-8598 with in the Park and Recreation questions or if you Department’s inventory of would like to help parks. Just as particular parks with the dog park. in Great Falls are designed to be used by people who wish to golf, swim, play soccer or skateboard, the dog park will provide a place in the sun for Dogs of all kinds will enjoy people who wish to safely and the future dog park. Jolene legally allow their dogs off Monheim photographed leash to run and play with these happy canines on an other dogs. adventure last winter.
That new dog park should keep Moab & Guido busy for hours! Then we can get a REAL cat nap.
3 Contributions to the Animal Foundation Cumulative through April 10 , 2006
$100,000 and Above John & Sue Ann Mountain West Bank We’re nearly halfway there! Margaret Maclean Estate Stephenson-Love Jim & Carol Mungas $1,078,259 Every dollar gets us closer! John & Sue Skees Dale & Linda Stoverud Robert & Gladyce Oakland Bill Tacke & Barb Teberg Earl & Lillian O’Neil $25,000 - $99,999 TRANSAD/SignPro PETCO Foundation Fur Ball Proceeds 2005 Mitch & Erin Tropila Mark & Gerianne Poulsen Humane Society of Barbara Purdy Cascade County $1,000 - $2,499 Catherine Reid Help us come full circle. Bob & Cindy James Anonymous (2) Rudell & Adele Robinson Charlie & Sydne Abernathy Owen & Gayle Robinson & $10,000 - $24,999 John Bebee & Kim Schulke First Interstate BancSystem Anonymous & D. A. Davidson Match Foundation Match Big Sky Gold Diamond Brokers Jim & Michelle Belknap Joe & Leslie Russell Our Goal & Wholesale Jewelers Benefis Healthcare Shane & Amy Sanders Andrew & Wendy Davidson Big R Jeff & Esther Smith & D.A. Davidson Match Big Sky Animal Medical Center Bonnie Solberg $2.2 Joe & Terry Fox— Big Sky Animal Medical Center Chris Southall & Suzanne Shaw Million Fox Fine Jewelers Pet Memorials Spectrum Medical Estate of Frances Zipperian Susan Carpenter Steve & Lois Spencer & Kathleen Cosgriff Central Montana Radio Network Ralph Steffani Sam Juvick Memorials Pat & Lorrin Darby Great Falls Tribune Chicago Title Insurance Company Stoddard Construction Dayton & Polly Kolstad Davidson Company Employees Purpura Family Mark & Ginger Christensen Sutherland’s Jewelry John & Colleen Kunz & Wales & Marie Davis Cogswell Agency Gene & Jane Thayer First Interstate BancSystem Dennis & Susan Dell $5,000 - $9,999 Sue Dorr Cooper Shirlee J. Thiebes Foundation Match Jack & Elizabeth Devine Craig Barber— & Chuck McKenzie Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick Roger & Toni Larsen Entech Computers & Printing Center USA.com Jim & Nancy Cory & Higgins Cathy Lewis Office Automation Rick & Peggy Bourne James & Leslie Davis Joan A. Verstegen Tom & Debbie Lewis Steven & Debra Erwin David & Tanya Cameron Jim & Jean Day Roy & Diane Volk–– Jeff Linabary & Trina Knoche Emma J. Evans Ben & Caroline Carter Monte Dolack Heritage Inn Harvey & Judy Lowthian Evergreen Veterinary Clinic–– Chuck & Sally Cerny Jim & Ida Donahue Waddell & Reed Jack & Peggy Manning Becky Jourdonais Davidson Family Foundation Bobbie Erickson Wadsworth Companies–– Mark Motors Ferrin’s Furniture Ed & Carolyn Dolezal Everlasting Memories WB Wadsworth Builders McCollum Modern RVs Forde Nursery Dan & Mary Beth Ewen Farmers Insurance Group–– Ray & Lynne Wahlert Ray & Laurie Mohney Walter O. Forsman Martha Garrigues & the Trina Knoche Bill & Marlene Walden Montana’s Precious Gold Kim Fox Estate of Lois Long Edwin & Barbara Fuller Mark & Mary Willmarth Janice Moog Elizabeth Frantz & Bill & Andrea Johnstone Pat & Lyn Galvas Roger & Jan Wolter Norm & Sally Newhall Gannett Foundation Match KFBB Television Jeff & Mary Gray Marjory Ninneman Memorials Grand Union Hotel Lamar Outdoor Advertising Judy A. Gretch $500 - $999 North Country Media Group Larry & Sandy Geske Larry & Anne Martinez J Mar Music–– Art Works Frame Shop Ben & Mayme Ober Dennis & Marianne Granlie & D.A. Davidson Match J & Marni Constantino & Gallery Phil & Jeanie Palm Don & Mimi Grant L’Heureux Page Werner James Hames Bonnie Beckstrom–– Paris Gibson Middle School Great Falls Veterinary Service–– Nora Norum Lynn & Charlie Hardin Kaleidoscope Art Glass 8th Graders Rick Helms Titcomb Foundation Bill & Karin Hedglin Bill Beecher Peak Health & Wellness Center H & H Enterprises of Great Falls Roger & Lani Witt Heritage Bank Best Friends Animal Hospital Photo Plus Jean Halvorson–– Jane G. Hibbard Dean & Sue Bohne Planet Earth Aspen Grove Gallery $2,500 - $4,999 Sue Holman Mike & Gail Carter Julie Ramsey High Plains Pizza Anonymous (2) Gregg & Dawn Holt Dave Certozke & Nancy Rechlin Jim & Cheryl Hirose David & Leslie Baldridge Kristine Oakland Houtonen Bethann McGregor Carl Rostad & Nancy Luth Gene & Doris Hodges Carol Bradley & Steve L’Heureux Paul & Lori Husted Herb & Debbie Chesterfield J. David Slovak Identity Screen Printing & Gannett Foundation Match Insty Prints Cooper Construction Ron & Rita Staley & Embroidery Clinic United Pharmacy Larry & Jan Jackson Bob & Judy Cummings Jack Stephenson Paula Jackson Davidson Companies Peter & Elizabeth Jennings Decorating House Jeff & Julie Stephenson Don & Cherie Johnson Jean Dybdal Cecilia Kincaid Diamonds by Design Art Taft & Kim Haloupek Nobby & Betty Johnson Electric City Kennel Club KRTV Dickman Excavating Tom & Dena Warr Harris & Jan Kallestad Fisher Radio John Kutzman & Jean Faure Dan & Linda Donovan Bob & Ronnie Whiteford Robert & Pamela Kampfer Caspar Garrigues Michael Laird Douglas Wilson & Company Jim & Fran Wylder Dirk & Connie Larsen John & Donna Gilbert Gloria LaMott Gina Drummond Loucks & Glassley Great Falls Bench Advertising Kory Larsen & Eklund’s Appliance, $250 - $499 Marson Productions–– Pam Guschausky Gay Nevin Larsen Electronics & Furniture John & Judy Alexander Mary & Danita Severson Don Henderson & Melanie Lattin–– First Liberty Federal Credit Union Robert Anderson Barb Moe & Howard Axtell Marty Andrews––Penthouse Animal Harmony F & L Pet Resort Vincent & Myra Bakke PMA Management & Lending–– Salon Professionals Lodestone Advertising Jaybe Floyd & Michael Luckett Donna Barlow Pat & Jolene Goodover Pam Lemelin–– Deb Louttit Flynn Insurance Agency Anders & Barbara Berry & John & Jan Popa Renaissance Creative Bruce & Caroline Madsen–– Mike & Sydne George Gannett Foundation Match Purple Cat Creations–– Malisani Montana River Outfitters John Goodnow Anders & Barbara Berry & Flowers & Gifts Linda E. Metzer Ed & Peggy Matteucci Randy & Nora-Flaherty Gray D.A. Davidson Match R.G. & Rose Marie Robertson Bill & Joyce Miller Brian McCabe Memorials Great Falls Clinic Employees Board of Directors, Humane Roy & Nancy Roch Montana Farmers Union Diana McCullough & Matthew Gressard Society of Cascade County David & Stephanie Rohrer Insurance Agency Kris Whitaker Knud & Katherine Grosen Allen Bloomgren Jill & Jerry Santy Tim & Debbie Murphy Gaines & Beth McFadden Hartelius, Ferguson, Baker Bill & Carol Bronson Jim Searles & Terri Marceau & Stu & Janie Nicholson Stan & Jane Meyer & Kazda Sidney Stapp Colla D.A. Davidson Match Gary Lynn Olson Moderne Cabinet Barbara Henry & Conservation Congress Marian Setter Phil & Stella Palm Jack, Kim & Ciaran Molloy Gannett Foundation Match Country Cupboard–– Karel Shane Roberts Family Memorial Fund Jeff & Jolene Monheim Jim Hinde & Lynn O’Malley Ruth Ann Yingst Barbara Skelton Tom & Jan Robitaille Anne Morand Alan & Carla Hobbs Bruce & Marty Cowgill Skyline Veterinary Clinic Timothy, Mike & Suzie Seery Mountain Title Services Bjarne & Dena Johnson Dana Ranch Company Max Smith
The Animal Foundation truly appreciates each and every contribution it receives, regardless of the size of the donation. However, because of space considerations in this issue of Sheltering Skies only donations valued at $250 and above and memorials will be listed. On an annual basis we will acknowledge all donors. We make every effort to get names and amounts correct, but if we have made an error, please call Mary Willmarth at 727-6826 and accept our sincere apology. 4 These generous individuals and businesses make a difference for animals.
George & Audrey Stratford ISABEL EMETT Al & Barbara King CASPAR C. “CHUCK” LEONARD DALE Studio Montage Sherman & Joyce Mills Doris Sheridan GARRIGUES III “SWEDE” JOHNSON Gorham & Patti Jo Swanberg Gary & Shirlee Wyman Dan & Mary Beth Ewen James & Patricia Munch Anonymous Earl & Trudy Terwilliger Great Falls Teachers Credit Union Jack & Donna Lewis Joe & Katrina Stark BOB JUDGE The Gallery Salon Lloyd & Shirley Hahn Melford Rustad Louise Toole Jim & Cheryl Hirose The Tree Man––Ric Valois Richard & Sharon Frye Helen DeRoeck Persis M. Webster Peggy Doheny The Udder Company Gary & Kay Bjelland John & Arlene Lindell Russel & Judy Waring Karen Rowland Thompson, Potts & Donovan Rosie Peterson Thomas & Donna Tarantino Susan Buchel Dick Pike Travel Time RV Del & Trudi Schmidt Hazel Stull Gordon & Judy Hunt Sue Wenz Les & Ardyth Waite Kenneth & Cheryl Rogers Janette Halcro SAM JUVICK Carol Weber Daniel & Janna Higbie MARY ANN FISCHER Carl Johnson BEVERLY MITCHELL Dennis & Carroll Weir Jerry & Kelly Parsons Phil & Darlene Stephenson JR & Beverly Hutchinson Arline Watkins Bob & Jan Williams Leslie Giles Earl & Trudy Terwilliger Brett Williams Anne Getzenberg DARRELL L. THOMAS BELOVED PET Billie Conners Wood Express––Bill Bowen David & Jan Stewart Rick & Mona McDunn MEMORIALS 2004-2006 Dick & Linda Juvik Gladys Young Ed & Peggy Matteucci John & Mary Ann Kahler Rosemary Liston ANNIE Louise Zampich Richard & Judy Souders Harold & Carmen Poulsen Kent & JoAnn Schaufelberger Dona J. Mellott Donna & Dean Zook Fern Blewett Roy & Donna Aafedt Lillian Borge Jim & Helen Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Thomas DUTCHESS Angeline Juvick & HONOR GIFTS 2004-2006 Randy & Nora Gray Richard & Carrie Reisig Kevin & Ramona Devine Donna Stevenson Randy & Colleen Biehl Audrey Kraft SUE ANN STEPHENSON-LOVE Bob & Donna Stevenson CALDER—MELANIE LATTIN & Stacey Flaherty & Glen & Pam Thomas Jack Stephenson Ruth McBean MATT GRESSARD Mara Ledbetter Marvin & Diane Nelson Richard & Jean Brugger Bob & Cindy James OUR GREAT NIECES Kevin & JoAnn Flaherty Gary & Kathy Davis & NEPHEWS CHUCK GILSTRAP Michael & Valerie Flaherty Howard & Margaret Enloe P.D., BELOVED DOG Mark & Ginger Christensen Elizabeth Davis Ardith O’Day Larry & Mary Ann Seitz Janice Moog Dick Irvin YOUR LOST LOVED ONES MARY O’KEEFE Phil & Karen Korell SADIE OF 2004 Donald & Catherine Hurd Jan & Lisette Carter Chris & Cindy Reiquam Carol Bradley & Steve L’Heureux Cathy White Erney & Ann Edwards Arvid Lind MARK HAUGEN Martin Kux Mountain West Bank OATUS—TIM & SANDY WEBB PATTY & RANDY FISHER Mike & Gail Carter & Dale & Judy Schwanke Flynn Insurance Agency Janice Warhank Clayton & Deilla Smith Merrill Lynch Match US Bank Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick MICHAEL ROMANCHUK & Higgins FRANK HAYES Donald Hamilton PATTY SIDOR Bo Willard Bob & Cindy James Hartwig Moeller & Mike & Gail Carter & Roy & Diane Volk Janice Moeller-Briggs Merrill Lynch Match William & Barbara MORRIS L. HUNGERFORD GANDHI—JOHN & SUE ANN Browning Cowan Katherine Lund TEPHENSON OVE MR. & MRS. ROBERT W. S -L TOM SCHROEDELL Roy & Nancy Souder Charlotte Woon CLARK & “SWEETUMS” John & Sue Ann Faculty & Staff of Nelson & Megan De Los Reyes Larry & Andrea Lett Stephenson-Love Mitch & Erin Tropila Simms High School Walda A. Hungerford The Toscano Family Peter & Jeannie Filkins Bob & Cindy James MARJORY NINNEMAN Gloria Page Pete & Barbara Osterman SIDNEY LOUISE COLLIN SCHUSTER Howard & Janece Johnson Bob & Cindy James EDITH L. FOGT Jean Faure & John Kutzman Cindy & Bob James Herb & Debbie Chesterfield DUSTY GLIKO Lily Houseman HISKEY ELANIE ATTIN Robert & Anne Walker W M L Roy & Diane Volk MOLLY A. (WEGNER) Keith & Rita Gebo Jan & Lisette Carter Craig Barber PATRICIA PIPINICH VANHOUTEN Mary Glynn SNOWFLAKE CINDY JAMES Rodney & Carol Kummer Betty J. Grove Jim & Betty Grant Morris & Walda Hungerford Phil & Jeanie Palm Neil & Debbie Midtlyng Richard & Colleen Tamblyn Dana Ranch Company Sarah MacGilvra HELSEA ENSON UFFY GAYLE GREGOVICH Donna Boland Ugrin, Alexander, Zadick C , B , B Don & June Ollmann Vern & Bonita Vickery Jerry & Bertha Pederson & Higgins & TIGER Debra Evans Bob & Cindy James RUTH FALK Dale & Linda Stoverud SARAH COWGILL Barry & Carolyn Valacich Vi Walker Tom Verica Marty & Bruce Cowgill MATTIE—BOB & David Roehm John & Rita Caldwell FELIX REPPE JOANNE CHURCH GLORIA LAMOTT Fred & Mary Knerr Teddie Bray Orren & Nancy Reppe Chuck & Sally Cerny Cecilia Kincaid David & Mary Heinrich Joseph & Annabel Super Kathleen McLees CURTIS & MARY LEE INMAN PSI KATIE MYERS Judith Hawkins Interior Design Robert & Judith Smith Bill & Joyce Miller Stacy Huser Tom Kotynski US Bank Employees SHOGUN JOE BENTON ALLEN MARSHALL M. GOODSILL EDWARD & MARION LEGOWIK R.M. Bruskotter MEMORIALS 2004-2006 Roger & Toni Larson Jane G. Hibbard Carole Legowik-Zohn SPIKE RICHARD JARACZESKI DANIEL G. SMITH KYLE MCCRACKEN RICHARD SANFORD Jaybe Floyd & Michael Luckett Tom & Jan Robitaille Jeff & Esther Smith Tom & Debbie Lewis Glenn & Billie Lockwood Lori Taylor GEORGE BOOMER SOPHIE Loretta Pearce BRIAN MCCABE Catherine Reid Chuck & Sally Cerny Mark Olson Brian & Chelle Chase Pat Kellcher Jim & Irene Brown CLEM JOHNSON Bob & Cindy James Morty & Margaret Boyd Ed & Peggy Matteucci Harold & Vicki Everson Shirlee Thiebes Arlene O’Day CRAIG AXTELL Jean Cooper Richard & Judy Souders Greg Schwandt Theodore & Jewel McElhenney William Hale Doris Mudd & Julee Kranz JUNE TONKOVICH Sue Todd Skees Florence Manning AGNES OSWEILER Jeanne Tonkovich ED TEDDY Gary & Shari Swartz J. W. & Lynn Bloemendaal Davidson Companies MARTHA MARTIN Bob & Cindy James Gary & Barb Mercer Brian & Stacy Hopkins BRIAN SHERIDAN Bernice Laird John Sheridan GEORGE MAY Mr. & Mrs. John C. Haven HELEN ANN GAMRADT You can designate a cash donation Glenn Tremper Sherm & Claire Ewing Chris & Cindy Reiquam or pledge to the Animal Foundation WARD F. JUNKERMIER Antoinette Woodcock Ronald & Pennie Vihinen Bob & Cindy James Ben & Caroline Carter John & Mary Gregory through United Way. Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Sletten
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Please remember the Animal Foundation if you would like to commemorate the memory of an animal or person in this poignant way. Entry No: Entry Help the Environment & Dr. Scherr’s Memorial Gifts Help Build Fund Animals at the Same Time Local veterinarian Dr Rick Scherr kindly donates a memorial gift to the Animal Foundation on behalf of each pet put to rest at his clinic, When you take your recyclable cans to Big Sky Animal Medical Center. Dr. Scherr has contributed Steel, Etc. at 302 3rd Street South, $2,010 toward building a new shelter through this inspired and you can donate the proceedsName Pet to benevolent program. The Animal Foundation respectfully requests other veterinarians to “Cans for Critters.” consider starting a similar program. This Breed (if known) (if Breed method of contributing canAddress help clients The money you contribute through balance the heartache of losing their pet with recycling your cans will beNumber designatedPhone to the knowledge their veterinarians have their the Animal Foundation to help with pets in mind while helping to make a difference in the lives of Categories homeless animals Frisbee Fetch our fundraisingFrisbee campaign.Puppy Face: Cutest in ourLookalike community.Pet/Owner Best est Mutt est Mutti Small Face: Cutest Ears Longest FREE - rieve Ret Weenie Large Face: Cutest Trick Best FREE - Says Simon Costume Best Kisser Best FREE - Off Bark- 6 category. one any in enter to 5 $ Fees: The Fur Ball Rolls In Melanie Lattin
If you’re a person who cares about the welfare of animals in our and dog training certificates; handcrafted quilts; restaurant community, what could be better than spending an enjoyable packages; an American Girl doll; 3-day stay at Seeley Lake; evening with people who feel the same way you do? wooden rocking Golden Retriever; fine art; antique oak How about the fact that your presence will help the Animal washstand; yoga lessons and LARGE plush animals. The list Foundation build a state-of-the-art animal shelter and develop of incredible items goes on and on. If you’re a sports fan, be a dog park in Great Falls? aware that a Notre Dame football game package and an This year’s Fur Ball will be held Saturday, April 22, 6 pm, at Ironhorse golf package will be on the bidders’ block! If you the Heritage Inn and promises to be an exceptional event. (or perhaps someone you know?) is partial to diamonds, you The evening will begin with a yappy hour and music will be won’t want to miss the opportunity to bid on a pavé diamond provided by Society Swing. An elegant dinner will be served, bracelet and a diamond and sapphire pendant or try your luck with a delicious vegetarian option, of course. at winning the raffle for an extraordinary 1.01 carat brilliant- cut diamond pendant. The featured speaker will be Dave Pauli, director of the Northern Rockies Regional Along with the fun of socializing with Office of the Humane Society of the United like-minded people and the entertainment States. Dave spent several months in the of competing for great auction items will Gulf Coast region with the be several activities which put the f-u-n HSUS rescue operations after in fundraising. But the best part of the Hurricane Katrina and will evening is sure to be meeting, talking be sure to have captivating and laughing with people who have stories to recount about his experiences there. The Purple Paw opened their hearts to help homeless animals who cannot Award will be presented to a very special animal to recognize help themselves. This gala event truly is a celebration of that animal’s actions which demonstrate extraordinary service compassion and kindness. to humans and the wonder of the animal-human bond. If you don’t already have tickets, there may be a few seats If you attended the Fur Ball last year you know about the left. Last year we sold out early. Call 761-8399 for reservations. caliber and variety of items which will be offered in the live Tickets are $60 each or $450 for a table of eight. If you have and silent auctions. For a sneak preview of what you might your tickets, plan to be generous! Proceeds from the first Fur want to be ready to place your bid on, consider this sampling Ball reached an incredible $45,000. The Animal Foundation of auction items: gourmet dinners in private homes; cat and will be using all funds raised to make the goals of a new dog topiaries; handcrafted birdhouses; veterinarian, grooming animal shelter and dog park a reality for Great Falls.
An FAO Schwarz Bengal Tiger will be in the Fur Ball live auction—It’s an amazing Take a Chance on our 3 by 6 feet.Who would want such a critter? Benefis Diamond Raffle! Foundation told us the Sletten Call Cindy at 452.6648 to get Cancer Center would LOVE the your raffle tickets before it’s tiger for the children’s area. too late! RAFFLE TICKET Buy the Bengal, donate it to the cancer center, $ and benefit both the new shelter and kids. Stunning 1.01 Carat each We hope that individuals, organizations, or a 10 Brilliant Cut Diamond $ business will consider bidding on the tiger. 4 for 30 “Mr. Bengal” might bring $750 to $1500 and
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7 Honor Your Beloved Pets, Loved Ones and Friends with a Paver at the New Animal Shelter Help support the building of a new animal shelter in Great Falls by honoring a special pet, loved one or friend with a commemorative paver. Your personal inscription will forever celebrate the unique relationship you now cherish or have had with a beloved pet or animal-loving friend. Pavers will be prominently displayed in visible locations and be of a material consistent with the décor and architecture of the new shelter. The price will be $950 for a 12”x12” paver, $450 for a 6”x 12” paver and $150 for a 6”x 6” paver. Business logos or paw prints are an additional $50.
Kelsey, Chance and Calder were cherished canines, still remembered with great love.The kitty was a neighbor who tolerated dogs and enjoyed a short movie career.
P.O. Box 3426 Great Falls, MT 59403 Non-Profit www.theanimalfoundation.org U.S. Postage animal PAID FOUNDATION FOR MORE INFORMATION Great Falls, MT Robert James Permit #151 of Great Falls 406.452.6648 Fostering a caring communityFostering for aanimals caring community for animals
Be sure to check out our website, www.theanimalfoundation.org, CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED for more information about the Animal Foundation. The website includes a virtual tour of the existing animal shelter which may be of particular interest to people who have not visited that facility. And, for your convenience, you can contribute to the capital fund drive on-line!