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25 Years of Saving Lives Page 8 Community Interest Maddie’s Legacy Saves Countless Lives Visitors to ARF enter through the Maddie’s Animal Care Center doors. Maddie’s Fund® (www.maddiesfund. org) is a family foundation endowed by 2890 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 the founder of Workday® and People- (925) 256-1ARF Soft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl. Adoption Hours Maddie’s Fund is helping to achieve and Wed - Thu: Noon - 6 pm sustain a no-kill nation by providing so- Fri: Noon - 7 pm Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm lutions to the most challenging issues facing the animal welfare community the family’s beloved Miniature Schnauzer ARF Thrift Store through its grant giving, hands-on ani- 1950 Market Street, Suite H who passed away in 1997. Concord, CA mal care, research, and education. Mad- Follow Maddie’s Fund at Facebook. Mon - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm die’s Fund and its signature Maddie’s Pet com/MaddiesFund and @MaddiesAdopt Board of Directors Adoption Days, America’s largest no-cost on Twitter and Instagram. Tony La Russa, Chairman pet adoption event, are both named after Gregory L. McCoy, Esq., President Jennifer Hall, Vice President Bradley N. Blake Last Revision: March 23, 2014 William A. Blase, Jr. Kara Carter Glenn Colacurci Timothy Krisch Bianca LaRussa Neal Mitchell Coming Steven C. Parrish Soon! John Schiavo Marsha Servetnick ARF’s Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic John Steiner Amy Trask ARF is expanding affordable spay/neuter services! A custom designed Mobile ARF Executive Staff Spay/Neuter Clinic will soon be completed and on its way across country to ARF. Elena Bicker, Executive Director Our new Mobile Clinic will allow us to spay and neuter more local dogs and cats, Bobbe Bartlett, Development Director help pet guardians in underserved areas in Contra Costa County access spay/ Lindsey Dohlman, Animal Programs Director neuter services, and deliver needed pet wellness clinics to veterans as part of our Elaine Durkin, Finance Director Stephanie Erickson, Operations Director Pets for Vets program. Sponsorship of ARF’s Mobile Clinic will ensure stronger Gaye McDuff, Volunteer Services Director community outreach and reduce the number of unwanted litters. Contact Sally Wortman, Clinic Director Bobbe Bartlett at (925) 296-3149 or [email protected]. www.arflife.org

Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, which receives no local, state or federal fund- ing. Life-saving services and programs are made possible through the generosity of caring people.

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Page 2 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 A Message from the Executive Director

Rescued cats from Butte Fire on the way to ARF

approached the kennels with caution, curious as to what Hospital to help replace their diminished supplies. Animals they would reveal as I peered around the corner. One are resilient and we took comfort in helping ease their pain. I gentleman was busy tending to an older Mastiff mix Our days are rarely typical, but our focus is consistent with a cage card, “I am a grumpy grandpa, staff only.” The as we embrace ARF’s mission of “People Rescuing Animals… man stood up when he saw me, and I introduced myself. Animals Rescuing People®.” ARF was able to rehome “Aren’t you from Walnut Creek?” he asked. “Why are you all more than 2,600 pets last year, an all-time record, and our the way out here?.” The Butte Fire in Northern California innovative programs brought love to 319,903 people in had destroyed more than 70,000 acres and we witnessed need. The Pets for Vets program we launched in 2012 has the devastation first hand on our 150+ mile approach. “We since placed more than 300 shelter animals with veterans for came to help, to show our support. We want you to know invaluable emotional support. you are not alone in this tragedy.” He extended his hand and Whether the day brings deployment, rescue runs, or Pet we shook, as his eyes welled up. “Thank you. Thank you for Hug Pack visits, we are invigorated to say “yes” and respond. caring.” We never stop looking for ways to improve what we can do The cyclone fencing kennels housed displaced animals in for the animals and communities who need us. Our spay/ a random assortment: the Mastiff caged next to three cats, neuter clinic is one of only two affordable cost clinics in the then a pit bull puppy, all in harmony. We began to unload county, and our sought-after sterilization services book up weeks in advance, delaying surgery and potentially resulting Whether the day brings deployment, in litters. We purchased a mobile spay/neuter clinic, and as we gain financial momentum, we will target regions with a rescue runs, or Pet Hug Pack visits, we are high surrender rate and low-income residents who want to invigorated to say “yes” and respond do the right thing, but cannot access services. The mobile clinic will also provide health and pet wellness checks for VA the crates, food, and other pet supplies we had brought. veterans. Calaveras Humane Society’s original message stated: “We Thank you for playing a crucial role in ARF’s success these have 35 dogs in need of temporary shelter and only 17 past 25 years and continuing to energize our life-saving crates” and we responded in force, alongside members work throughout the next 25 years. I hope you will consider of the community. ARF’s staff and volunteer team split up a gift this holiday season so ARF may continue to deliver to assess the cats on property, and then travel to the dog outstanding medical care, save lives, and match those in holding at Calaveras County Fairgrounds. With the team in need with the unconditional love that only a pet can provide. place, I departed with the excess items not need for the Butte Together, we can change lives! Give today. Fire victims, and drove another 150 miles west to the Valley Fire. The ARF team rescued 19 pets who had been living Happy holidays, in the shelter prior to the fire, in order to make room for resident pets displaced. The Valley Fire destruction received similar ARF support and we delivered fluids, antibiotics, burn cream, bandages, and other items to Middletown Veterinary

Page 3 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 Connecting Hearts

Buster Boo and Leo Adopted July 2015 Adopted June and July 2015 “We waited all this time to adopt a dog after our dog “Two weeks after we adopted Boo, we adopted a sec- died nearly eight years ago. We’ve dropped by ARF a few times ond cat from ARF, Leo. He and Boo have very similar laid back, this year, just to have a look. We were very lucky to see Buster, social personalities and things are going very well. They hang and then, after having a family meeting that evening, decided out together most of the time, and play together and sleep in to adopt her. I have six children, and it was going to be a family the same perch. Boo plays fetch just like a dog - we throw her decision to bring a dog back into the family. It has been ab- a little furry toy mouse, she tears after it, brings it back and solutely wonderful. Teaching the children how to “potty train” drops it at your feet and we throw again, over and over. They and how to teach the puppy commands has been fun. She’s really do seem to like each other and we are thoroughly enjoy- been such a wonderful addition to the family.” ing both of them. We are very happy.” Sparky Adopted September 2015

Unlike most people, Michael didn’t come to ARF looking for a new family member - he was a photographer sent on assignment to capture a few photos of the staff and grounds. As he was looking around and getting acquainted, a small, scruffy black dog caught his eye. By the end of the day, Mi- chael was back at ARF with a leash and collar and brought Sparky home. Now Sparky’s a picture-perfect subject for her dad, and has brought joy to her new home. “Sparky is a wonderful companion and goes everywhere with me. She loves to go on my photoshoots and when I pick up my camera gear she really gets excited. The other wonderful trait she has is getting along with our other dog, Isaac. Seems like they have been buddies forever.”

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December January February

Check arflife.org for holiday mobile Wine & Whiskers Pet Loss Support adoption event locations and dates! Redbird Club, Group Busch Stadium ARF 15 St. Louis, Missouri 9

Volunteer Information Session Community Service ARF 12 Grades 6 - 12 16 - 18 20 ARF

Basic Manners classes begin Cardinals Care/Winter Warm-Up ARF U Hyatt at the Arch, 16 See classes at arflife.org St. Louis, Missouri 30 Save the Date!

Winter Camp begins ARF 21 See camps at arflife.org March, 2016 The Business of Saving Lives ARF

25th Anniversary! May 22, 2016 Animals on Broadway Check arflife.org Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek for details!

This is a sampling of ARF classes, workshops, camps, and events occurring December 2015 - March 2016. To register or to view the most up-to-date information on events, visit ARF’s website.

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Give the Gift of Life This Holiday Season: Send an ARF e-card

What could be a more meaningful gift for the pet-lover in your life? Visit www.arflife.org to send an e-card today! Pets for Vets - Billy and Noni Billy, a veteran, experienced disruptive night terrors during his transition back to civilian life after combat. When he Wishlist For ARF’S Animals adopted Noni, a beautiful Catahoula mix from ARF, her gentle, Dog and cat toys/Kongs loving demeanor put him at ease right away. Noni was slightly Cat harnesses timid in new situations, but she and Billy had an immediate and Dog and cat beds powerful connection. He knew it was just the right match when, Plastic litter pans on her first night at home, she instinctively licked Billy’s face to Baby blankets wake him from his nightmares. Support ARF’s Pets for Vets Pooper Scoopers program and connect shelter pets with veterans who need Rawhide chews/Nylabones them at arflife.org. Puppy pads Ceramic bowls Clip leashes (6 ft) SPEND WINTER BREAK Pet Food Express gift cards Chevron or other gas gift cards WITH CAMP ARF! Register now for Winter and Martin Luther King Day camps! arflife.org c

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Journey’s puppies, (l-r): Yellowjackets, Styx, Santana, Eagles, Tesla, America, and Chicago Covered in downy soft fur, the days-old puppies postpartum complication, her foster parents stepped up to whimpered, scooting towards their mother, quieting as tirelessly bottle feed the newborn litter around the clock. they instinctively nuzzled towards her warmth. The young With tremendous care, Journey miraculously survived her Chihuahua mix, barely out of puppyhood herself, sniffed dangerous condition, her foster family helping to raise her protectively over her seven brand new pups. She had arrived puppies until they were strong enough to eat on their own at the public shelter as a stray, her belly swollen with the later and find homes. stages of pregnancy, and gave birth just hours later in her So many dogs and cats like Journey and her puppies kennel. Vulnerable and helpless, the little family’s chances arrive in public shelters daily with illness, injuries, neglect, or for survival were dimming in the public shelter without a broken heart. Journey’s story is a dramatic rescue - but it’s resources to care for such young lives. Now, just one of the many daily miracles at ARF her brown eyes scanned the room and fixed where our supporters make it possible to on ARF’s rescue team, knowing they were save lives, provide needed care, and teach here to help her; trusting they would save trust. her and her babies. You are the rescuers to all eight members of this family who wouldn’t have Rescue me. Rescue us. survived another day. They are just a handful of countless animals whose remarkable ARF’s rescue team drove more than stories of hope are made possible by your 200 miles to give “Journey” and her seven compassion. Each one is now surrounded precious babies their only chance at life. by comfort, rescuing their new families Safe at long last under the watchful right back with their unconditional love. care of a volunteer foster home, Journey’s Anyone can be a rescuer to animals gratitude shone and she was able to dote in need. Together, we’ll continue to be there on her pups lovingly. When a sudden for those who need us - all of them. spike in blood pressure rushed her to the emergency vet with eclampsia, a Journey Donate today at www.arflife.org.

Page 7 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 25 Years of People Rescuing Animals...Animals Rescuing People® 1995: ARF Emergency Medical Fund® established

Inspired by calls they received from the community, ARF volunteers Bev Greenbaum, Dorothy Bullard, Elvira Clark, Enid Schlichtman, and Dolores McCoskey - the “EMF Ladies” - began making and selling crafts to raise dollars to help caregivers who couldn’t afford veterinary care.

The ARF Emergency Medical Fund® was formed in 1995, and is funded by the ARF Thrift Store and generous donations from the public. It has provided thousands of qualifying residents of Contra Costa County with affordable, high-quality, non- emergency veterinary care, keeping their pets at home and out of overcrowded shelters.

1992: Inaugural Stars to the Rescue 2003: ARF opens 37,700 square-foot, no-kill shelter 1996: Visiting facility in Walnut Creek, CA 1993: ARF Animal Program Thrift Store (now Pet Hug opens in Pack®) created 1990: Evie Concord, CA 2001: Inaugural rescued Animals on Broadway

1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016

1991: Tony and 1996: ARF creates Elaine La Russa 2004: First FoodShare program co-found the Camp ARF Animal Rescue 1999: Mobile 2003: ARF’s Foundation (ARF) adoptions begin clinic opens 1993: Humane education programs begin 2002: First Pet Hug Pack® visit

ARF’s humane education programs began with Early on, ARF discovered the power of the the realization that compassion for animals is unconditional love of a pet in healing lonely learned at a young age. ARF All Stars® included hearts and providing health benefits. ARF classroom lessons delivered to schools in Contra originally partnered with the Friendship Costa County, and quickly grew to include Foundation and Oakland Dog Training Club, downloadable lessons for educators nationwide. and later established what was originally known as the Visiting Animal Program (VAP) to make ARF’s variety of innovative inbound and outbound pet visits to local people in need of comfort. humane education programs now include dog bite prevention, tours of ARF’s Learning Center, Now known as the Pet Hug Pack®, a national Camp ARF, birthday parties, service learning, model for visiting animal team programs, youth volunteering, and more. These programs ARF’s nearly 200 pet/handler teams spread provide children with opportunities to experience pet-assisted comfort to hundreds of thousands the unfailing friendship of animals and empower of people in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, kids to make a difference. schools, adult day care facilities, and more.

Page 8 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 25 Years of People Rescuing Animals...Animals Rescuing People® 2011: ARF launches disaster response team with Joplin relief

In response to crisis, ARF began deploying medical and rescue teams nationally to care for animals displaced by natural disasters and cruelty cases across the country. Notable deployments include:

2011: Joplin Tornado – Missouri 2012: Caboodle Ranch cruelty case – Florida 2012: Hurricane Sandy – New York 2013: Cruelty case – New York 2014: Cruelty case – Virginia 2015: Butte and Valley Fires – California

2015: Charity 2007: ARF retires building debt Navigator - 8 years of 4 stars (only 2% of charities achieve) 2006: All Ears ® 2010: Adjacent Reading 2015: 2016: 25th property acquired program is 30,000 anniversary implemented adoptions! of ARF

2007: Inaugural 2014: 25,000 spay/ Pit Fix Day 2008: Inaugural neuter surgeries at community cat ARF’s clinic spay/neuter event 2002: First Pet Hug Pack® visit 2012: ARF creates Pets for Vets program

ARF began waiving adoption fees for any active military or veteran adopting an ARF animal in 2012 as the Military & Veterans Pet Adoption Program (MVP). ARF’s board soon learned many challenges faced by veterans returning from combat could be alleviated by adopting a shelter animal. Emotional support animals help their veterans cope with isolation and provide them with stability and a reason to leave the house.

ARF partnered with the VA and created Pets for Vets, which has placed more than 300 pets with veterans since its inception and provides free training and assistance in caring for their pets on referral.

Photo credit: Share the Joy Photography Rosemary, a veteran, and her dog Leo

Page 9 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 Report to the Community The Numbers Behind the Lives Saved Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015

Income Corporations & Fees Foundations 9% 6% Individual Donations 3,421,643 Sales 7% Bequests 1,720,159

Corporations & Foundations 432,273 Bequests Special Fees 744,953 22% Events Sales 520,752 13%

Special Events (net) 1,025,798 Individual Total 7,865,578 Donations 43%

People Connect 9% Program Development Fund 1,955,586 Expenses Community Total Program Expense 5,132,928 Clinic 26% Outreach Animal Care & Adoptions 2,457,018 6% Training 247,266 Clinic 1,539,171 Fundraising 6% People Connect 542,743 Training Community Outreach 346,730 4% Administration Fundraising Expense 380,360 7% Administration Expense 396,704 Animal Care & Adoptions Total 7,865,578 42%

Eight Years of Four Stars years! 8 For the eighth consecutive year, ARF has earned the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator. This award for fiscally responsible mission work places ARF at a level achieved by only 2% of charities rated. Michael Thatcher, President and Chief Executive Officer of Charity Navigator writes: “Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.” This remarkable accomplishment could not be achieved without the tireless hours contributed by more than 500 dedicated volunteers intensely involved in every aspect of ARF’s work.

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2,601 156,046 dogs and cats adopted pounds of pet food delivered 14% increase from last year

94,797 3,148 adult volunteer hours spay and neuter surgeries performed

319,903 people reached by therapy pets YOU can change lives Page 11 www.arflife.org Winter 2015 In Honor of Special Friends

All cats at ARF, Megan K. Reuter Little Graycee, Dennis L. Wilkinson Adoption fees for ARF’s Very Important Pets (VIP) All my cats living and forever in Lizzy LaBasco, Leona and Tom my heart, Ellen Yamamoto LaBasco have been pre-paid by generous donors. Angelina Ma, Rodger Baldwin Mattie, Robert B. Simon To sponsor an animal, please contact [email protected]. Bear Bear Bigelow Gee, Lynn Gee Meow Meow, David Geiger Bernadette Grice, John D. Grice Mercedes Carbone Lewis, Blondie and Buster, Elizabeth C. Morgan Robak Bazooka, Amy and Paul Mulligan Mokey made in memory of Adams Muriel Isaac, Shennen Brady Brie, Tyler Horn and Alexis Tivet Puff, Inky, Bunns, Hershe, Calbear Lundberg, Christina A. and Zoe, Sara Born Brody, Nicole and Hank Lasagna Rollie, Junior and Bitsy, Vicki Adams Murphy Acquistapace, Nolan Click, Kaboom and Streaky, and Douglas Hogendorn Cathy Felter, Sing For America Moore Halley, Lexi and Tammie Kramer Mona, Michael C. and Heather A. Foundation Pet Hug Pack visit at Ruth Cornelius, Sophie, Hannah, Stead Charlie Kettering, Sherry E. Bancroft Garden, Billie Hopper Tiger, Marley, Simon, Missy, November, Riza Tiglao Kettering and David Mitchell Tangerine, William J. Coaker Jr. Oscar, Lori Kinser Deeni Schoenfeld, Howard A. Reed Shindle, Julia A. and Kevin P. Cupid, Danna Prosser and Brian Piper , Eleanor Chamberlain Schoenfeld Fitzgerald Brooks Pow and Zap made in honor of Diane Farthing, Joelle Sumski Roxy, Lisa M. Bicker Cuvee made in memory of Mikey, Linden Van Wert Dr. Rob Arrick, Fidelity Charitable Ruth Reeves, Joan V. Nopp and Squeaky, Eleanor Chamberlain Pretzel and Wiz made in honor Gift Fund Gaylene Pearson Donatella, LaRae Gayler of Modem and Velcro, Gryphon Emma, Sheridan E. Stanton Ryan and Mindy Bloomfield, Dr. McDreamy made in Channing Glenn Colacurci, Steven E. and Bunnie Kelly memory of Ronnie Souza, Redwood, Lisa Lane and John Wanda Wong Shayna Greenwall and Moishe Savannah and Lila Souza Hughes Gremlin aka Chief, David A. Greenwall, Donna and Ephraim Felix made in honor of Luigi, Scooter, Ally and Valerie Heuer Freeman Greenwall Julie Larive Sideways, Emily Flaxman Halo, Albert R. Bjorgum Summer of Saving Lives, Harrison, Alice and John DeHaan Topanga, Mary Coughlin Janny Pappalardo Faber and Charlene White Jason, Stephanie Pfister Uma, Paige Radell Bear, Sara Born The Reddy Family, Sara Born Jasper Johns, Susan Larson Vinnie, Julie Barry Karl Perazzo, Lynne Belmont-Fox Tim Reed, Kristin C. and Peter H. McIntosh, Meghan and Terrence Whiskas, Leslie and Nicole Lopez Latitude 38 Parrot Head Club, Becker Murphy Zeta, Tau and Alpha, Marie A. Karen M. Grant Tony La Russa, Sheridan E. Stanton Memphis and Strawberry, Ava Ramagli Lauren and Bradley Potts, Karen and Eleanor Chamberlain D. Gilbert Elizabeth and Richard Bilotti Looking for love...

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All my past beloved pets, Ursula Dusty, Marilyn Schaeffer Mark Fecchi, Christine Fecchi Pam Burney E. Nelson Edith J. Price and Roland, G. Melana Anne Matthews, Julie Morris Ally, Adrienne Wong Lindsay McCrea Mike A. Archer Rambo and Shasta, Dr. Amber Marmalade, Kevin D. and Ellie, Kevin Trejo Amparo Merryfield Christopher J. Hussar Bea A. Olsen Elton Nelson, Ellena N. Bloedorn Margaret Joscher Ray Leavitt, Nancy B. and Charles Anakin, Barbara L. and Jim Edgin Friendly, David Geiger Tamara Dees C. Jenkins Angela Quattrin, Anita J. Quattrin Gracia Bell, Harriet McCrudden Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Richard Dale, Nancy C. Goodman AXL, Mary Gaston Gregory Davis, Sue and Daniel Linda Martins Riley Murphy, Antonette K. and Bailey, Sherri Lewis and Anita Tucci- Spencer Meow, Tony and Elaine La Russa Donald A. Murphy Smith Hana, Ellen F. and Martin B. Frank Minnie, Doreen Small Robert W. Jensen, Mary Jensen Benjie, Shannon, Heather, Howard Rogers, John C. Minney Miss Chloe, Beverly A. Schierer and Edward Andrews Peeper, Momma, Petruchio, and Susan Cliff Misty and Smoki, Marilani Wright Russell H. Baum, Douglas and Einstein, Mags, Sydney, Eli, Howard Rogers, Contra Costa Mo, Tony and Elaine La Russa Martha Duncan Chloe and Hamilton, Steven B. Sheriff Volunteer Services Moby Dick, Gumsaba Danville Sammi and Fifi Martin,Joy and Karin M. Chase Lloyd E. and Vina K. Pringle Ladies Martin-Gieryng and Tom Gieryng Bigelow, Stanley and Carole Cook Wendy Buckley Morgan Howell, Nancy M. Larmer Sasha, Nova L. and Lewis M. Bunky, Barbara A. Shuman Hunter, Kathleen A. Chin Mrs. Beasley, Lefcourt Caesar, Janet M. and Michael E. Jackie Craig-Corrigan, Tomiye and David L. Vickers Scrawny Mommy, David Geiger Brown Lisa Michetti Elena and Bill Bicker Sean Flavin, Suzanne Mattmiller Caliope Cambareri, Marie James Mosier Muffin, Carole A. and H. Paul and Bill Goldman Cambareri Jake, Lesley A. and Paul Caffery Breslin SGT. Patrick Jay Lucas, Patricia Charles D. Mathews, Elizabeth J. Jake, Greg and Michele M. McCoy Muriel Eleanor Unverferth, Lucas Mathews Elena and Bill Bicker Elaine and Jay Unverferth Sharon Dare, Ju Dee Bell Charles Dean Moore, Dr. May E. Jake Reardon, Janet M. and Myeka, Steven L. and Maria Valente She-Ra, Princess of Power, Kris Moore Michael E. Brown Nancy Pyle, Charlotte Pyle Byrne Chewy Harris, Denise L. and Roger Joanne Smith, Susan Williams- Olga Radosevich, Shiloh, Bruce and Mary T. Whitaker Lindsay Westberry Barbara C. MacGregor and Debra Snickers, Kaye and Jack Gordon Christopher ‘Luby’ Lubinski, Joe Joseph, Kathleen J. Carrai Mackay Spot O’Malley, Rocio and Shaun Deborah Judith Stone and David B. Joey, Andrea D. and Joseph P. Milani Susan and Urs Obayashi Gallagher Loughlin Juno, Ranger, Atlas, Gypsy, Barbara C. MacGregor and Debra Spyke, Kathleen L. Chambers Cody, Debra A. Kabrich and Denise Lucky, Kaya, Isabelle, Mackay Stephanie Campbell-Hartzell, M. Nelson Simon, Carson, Cleo, Felix, Isis, Patricia Hartman, William F. Susan L. Campbell-Weir Cynthia Stratton, Polly A. Bowen Lily, Bosco, Fancy, Kuma and Beemer Teddi Sutton, Carol B. and Jerry D. and Judith A. Morrow Kreacher, Pets Eternal Rest, Inc Penny Brown-Neuman, Sally Harter D.J., Robert and Mary Beth E. Bravo K.C., William and Kathlyn Johanning Werth Tessa Sobechko, Catherine T. and Daisy Gothberg, Lori S. Bungarz K.C. and Chewey, William E. and Peter Maris Jr., Janet and Robert Daniel J. Murphy and Tom Nootbaar Kathlyn Johanning W. Crabtree Timothy Cleere, Gene A. David and Lucy, Maria J. Riley Karen Black, Margaret J. Trainor Phoebe Forshay, Annette M. Rost Underwood David Christie Follett, Deborah G. Katie, Charles F. and Kristine Carlin Barbara and Scott Brady-Smith Twiggy, Dolores B. McCoskey Smith Kelly Powell, Patricia J. Howell John C. Faulkner Glenn and Diane Colacurci Dominique Jolene King Larry Crothers, Austin Sprint Team Phyllis Valentine, The Rosenthal Family Cushman, Duane W. King Cushman Leslie Stone, Carole Tunley Craig M. Valentine Elena and Bill Bicker Doris Broad, Sheila R. White Lucia, Joanne K. Kihara Christine Valentine Ziggy, Steven C. and Diane Parrish Dr. Buddy Murray, DDS, Esther D. Madison, Steven C. and Diane Que, Germen Parrish B.J. Rogers and Erin Galloway

This listing includes donations received from 5/31/15 through 9/28/15. We apologize if we made a mistake in representing your donation. Please contact Lynn at (925) 296-3156 or [email protected] to make a correction. Gift amounts of $100 or more are recognized in the Scoop newsletter. To honor a special friend, visit arflife.org/honor to send an e-card, or mail your donation to ARF and include a note letting us know the name and address of whom you would like us to notify.

What Will Your Legacy Be? Your decision to remember ARF in your will or trust will impact the lives of countless animals and people for years to come. You could be the future lifeline for dogs and cats, and bring the healing touch of animals to people in need. Planned gifts can include bequests, gifts of life insurance, retirement plans, real estate, and other opportunities. To discuss your plans, please contact Bobbe Bartlett at [email protected] or (925) 296-3149, or visit arflife.org.

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2,601 dogs and cats were rescued by love this year

Hermes Maple Timberland Rescued January 2015 Rescued October 2014 Rescued January 2015 Adopted February 2015 Adopted April 2015 Adopted February 2015

Ursula Prince Adam Brandy Rescued May 2015 Rescued October 2015 Rescued May 2015 Adopted July 2015 Still waiting... Adopted May 2015

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