Tattle Tails February 2015 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Loving Animals and Science — by Khris Erickson, Humane Educator

February 2015

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THIS IS LOVE ne of the most reward- I think I might have Oing aspects of working loved him the instant at HAWS is receiving updates he loped in…. about our alumni from their adoptive parents. From the con- We drove home and tact form on our website to the discussed with certainty letters and cards with snapshots that we wouldn’t get In this issue: to meet’n’greets at our events him. As a formality, we or at our shelter, we are thrilled talked briefly about Direct Line 2 to see the love. what it might entail to pick him up on Sunday Humane Education Social media has become the or Monday. [But, at one most popular way for our point, later that after- Highlights 3 adopters to share photos and noon] I played a voice stories, talk about their experiences and generally mail message and heard that our second hold on It’s All About keep our “family” going. Some days, logging onto Ralphie had become a first hold; I didn’t even listen the Animals! 4 our Facebook page is nothing short of a love-fest. to the rest. I could hardly find the words. Talk about positive reinforcement! “WE GOT RALPHIE!” Volunteers 6 One recent adopter, Nick Honeck, has been including REFLECTIONS ON DOG PARENTING posts about life with his HAWS’ dog, Ralphie, in his Thank You 7 “Animals blog “A Slight Discomfort” (aslightdiscomfort.word- should fit into press.com). Ralphie came to HAWS as a stray – a big your sched- mixed breed with a wirehair coat; young, friendly ule,” I matter- and well-mannered. Quickly he had 2 pending of-factly told holds placed on him, and when Nick and his wife, Michelle in Michelle, first viewed Ralphie, they were already the first week potential adoptive home #3. after we Please enjoy the following excerpts from Nick’s blog. brought home Ralphie. BRINGING HOME RALPHIE “When you The process of getting Ralphie still seems charmed. love some- It didn’t seem like he would be ours, and then, thing, you all at once, he was. make sacrific- Michelle’s conviction led us to choose a shelter dog. es,” Michelle I was more inclined to get a puppy, but taking on retorted. I’m a shelter dog appealed to Michelle from both a not Michelle, so I had a lot to learn. practical and sentimental standpoint. It is hard for me to recall a time before Ralphie We were told that there were actually two “holds” lived with us. Paradoxically, it doesn’t seem like he on Ralphie. We could look at him and if we liked has been in our life this long. “I love coming home him, we would be added to the list. Part of me just and having him greet me. I can’t help but smile,” wanted to leave – how often do people refuse dogs Michelle says. they put on hold? Michelle’s strength and conviction Ralphie’s tell is his tail. It frantically, joyfully wags in these situations when I grab his leash, or when he sees me is truly the thing retrieve his food cup. It laconically wags when that propels us we stare at each other and I pet him or when he forward: In her sees the cat coming his way. It wags wildly when mind, we came he tries to get my Dad’s dog to chase him and License #267280-DS here to meet sweetly when he kisses our friends’ dog, Beau. Visit us on the web: him and we still www.hawspets.org would. They put Sometimes, he doesn’t even turn around to look us in a small room at me, he just puts his head all the way back and 701 Northview Road and we waited looks at me upside down. He is a dopey, playful P.O Box 834 anxiously for him dog. I don’t think I like anything as much as he Waukesha, WI 53187 to arrive. loves peanut butter and walks. He makes us 262-542-8851 Continued on page 2 The Humane Animal Welfare Society of THIS IS LOVE Continued from page 1 Waukesha County leads Direct Line By Lynn Olenik, Executive Director the community in animal laugh and he makes us smile. welfare and assures sanc- ove. My favorite application of that word is when tuary for animals in need. Lit is preceded by “unconditional.” Unconditional We are grateful that he is in love is what our pets bring us. They are always our life everyday, and doubly Published by: HAWS happy to see us. They offer a wag or a purr for no grateful to HAWS, where 701 Northview Rd. other reason than our touch and a kind word. Of we found him. “I think he’s Waukesha, WI 53188 course, any type of treat is appreciated! Most of us made our house feel more like (262) 542-8851 can share a story of a great friend that stayed by us home. I feel so lucky that we www.hawspets.org while we were sick or sad, not expecting anything got him. I couldn’t imagine Jennifer Smieja, Editor in return. I believe for many of us that would have been a canine or a more perfect dog for us,” [email protected] feline companion rather than another human. Michelle said. HAWS Board of Directors Cindy Pechanach Our pets are forever faithful and forgiving. The forgiving part is what On Monday, President often brings a lump to my throat or a tear to my eye. Situations come July 21st, we Bill Stone up that are out of our control – divorce, death, loss of one’s home – celebrated First Vice President, Treasurer forcing people to give up a beloved animal. For that person, their heart our one year is broken. They can understand what lead to the separation, but what anniversary Michael Nell Second Vice President about their pet: Ever faithful and loving unconditionally, do they be- with Ralphie. lieve their owner will come back? That lump gets bigger when I see a We decided to do the things Sabrina M. Bryant Secretary tail wag for a volunteer or a shy cat come forward for a staff member. that he loves. We took him for They are brave enough to try love again. The tears come when I watch a ride and let him sniff out the Todd Cleary Nick Drewsen a dog trot happily out the doors of our shelter with a new family. window the whole time. We Fred Hilton When the letters come I smile at “it was like he always lived here.” bought him his first ice cream. Sandy Hoffmann The resiliency to pass on that unconditional love is amazing. We have We took a walk. We gave him Gretchen Jaeger, DVM so much to learn from our pets. a meaty bone. And we show- Terry Jannsen ered him with attention. Nancy Mayo My German Shepherd, Rose, came to me at age 3 when her original Kenneth J. Petershack owner could no longer keep her due to a family illness. He did not I don’t think he even realized Kerry Schnier wish to give her up, but understood the problem and had few options. the day was special – besides Susan Sorrentino At the time, my heart was broken from the loss of a dog that I loved. the ice cream. We celebrate HAWS Staff Rose and I both needed each other, and in no time at all Rose stayed him everyday. That is love. A Lynn Olenik by me, following me, looking out the window and waiting by the Executive Director door if I left. It has been like this with all the pets I have adopted from Mark Hess shelters or rescues. Pets have the amazing capacity to love again. C Field Service/Facilities Manager Kelly Rohda Shelter Manager Khris Erickson Humane Educator Claudeen E. McAuliffe, Ph.D. TAILS, TALES & TREATS! Behavior Department Manager Come to HAWS for our second series of our FREE, lunchtime talks. Cassie Gugin Learn more about Waukesha County’s only open admission SNIP Clinic Manager and full service animal shelter and humane society! SATURDAY Johanna Schmanski A.M. RECESS Mobile Adoptions Coordinator February 23rd: Estate Planning for Pet Owners At Central Bark — Sussex Jennifer Smieja W227 N6193 Sussex Road Development Coordinator March 30th: Canine Body Language 10 AM – NOON Sara Stoss April 27th: Call Before You Volunteer Coordinator Kidnap $5/dog Kim Kalczynski, Jaime Merkel, Sponsored by/benefits HAWS! Alysha Hansen For more information on HAWS, or to RSVP for any session, please Kennel Leads contact Jessica at 262-542-8851, x112 or [email protected]. Details at hawspets.org Jessica Pinkos Events Coordinator, Adoptions Lead Whitney Callies & Ashley Haley Adoptions Leads Visit Us Receiving/Office Hours 9-6 Monday-Friday 9-4 Saturday 12-4 Sunday Viewing/Adopting Hours 1-6 Monday-Friday 11-4 Saturday 12-4 Sunday

2 Tattle Tails February 2015 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Loving Animals AND Science — By Khris Erickson, Humane Educator

“ t’s like school, but even more fun!” II heard this from one of our summer campers a few years back. Since HAWS is committed to education and we want to encourage a love of learning in those who participate in our education programs, there isn’t any higher praise than that. If we can make learning fun we have a better chance of reaching people and making an impact. The word “science” typically brings up to real life situ- thoughts of chemistry, physics or biology. ations. And, for Sometimes learning science is a turn-off students who are for kids. But when we show them how sci- animal lovers but ence is used in the real world for animals, maybe aren’t that summer schedule entitled and additionally expand their definition of excited by sci- “Science with the Ani- science to include behavior and cognition, ence, the fact that mals”; allowing the kids we can encourage a real love of learning each lesson plan to look through the mi- about science. involves animals croscope at parasites we in some way is a sometimes see on animals One of HAWS’ new programs is the way to motivate them to fully participate. at HAWS, to map wild animal movements Veterinary Science Initiative (VSI). It’s a great way for HAWS to teach the next much like a wildlife biologist might, and to VSI is a national initiative that brings hu- generation of pet owners about animal learn how DNA is used for both pets and mane education programs into high school welfare. in wildlife studies. classrooms. Teachers are given lesson plans that adhere to National Education Because science is an increasing focus at Our hope is that through activities and pro- Standards and the last lesson in the local our schools, HAWS has incorporated it into grams that make learning fun we encour- program is a field trip to HAWS. many of our other programs as well. We age people of all ages to be motivated to run a spring break camp for disadvantaged learn more about animals. Because loving The advantage of this program is that it students each year with a science theme. animals isn’t enough, knowledge is one of allows students to see how science applies We’ve added a specialty camp to our the keys to making their lives better. A

HUMANE OFFICER’S CORNER Building a Society that’s Humane! — By Jill Miorana, Waukesha County Humane Officer

wonder if Tattle Tails readers No one has to explain the challenges I realize all the love and commit- of fundraising and grant writing. There ment that goes into supporting are folks who work hard and long at HAWS. It is all reflected in one those essential tasks. Some folks choose statement, one declaration: “Building a to donate money and supplies. Oth- Society that’s Humane.” ers plan events, socialize animals, lead critter camps and clubs and classes, sew “Building” is right out in front for a reason. blankies, craft and bake for fundraising, It is an action verb! It is inclusive, evolving, put the shelter in their wills. People who broad and also personal. It sings to my sentiment, let’s seek to share the ideals and have served as board members demon- heart as a Humane Officer. I would hold encourage others to do the same. We all can strate incredible commitment. And let’s no grudge if this sentiment put me out of let our strengths and interests lead us. If you not forget the people who intentionally business! find yourself a little burned out in your effort, choose to adopt a shelter pet. maybe explore a different course of action. If this statement strikes your heart, too, There is more goodness than meets My point is, if you’re touched by the state- you can take action every day to support the eye going on behind the scenes at ment, find your personal way to support it. it. Volunteers and paid workers do amaz- We can leave no greater legacy! ing acts of kindness that set very noble HAWS. The effort is huge. The cumula- examples for the rest of us. tive effect truly is building a society that’s Waukesha County Humane Officers are always humane. It is working because each available to discuss your concerns about animals: Some write in newsletters, hoping our believer is taking the action statement to Check out their website at waukeshacounty.gov/ words reach those who need to hear them. heart. In this month of Valentine’s Day humane or call 262-896-8330. E

February 2015 Tattle Tails 3 It’s All About the Animals!

Share your HAWS Adoption Story – use the form on our website under “Adopt” or just email us at [email protected]. Don’t forget to send us your Alumni pictures, too! For more great stories check out “Rescue Tails” at hawspets.org. RESCUE TAILS... HAWS doesn’t actively publicize our end of life HAWS’ Field Services Manager, Mark Hess, captured a banded bird this fall with help services, but these actions of love and caring are much from high school students at a Mukwonago park. The bird had a fractured wing and appreciated as we assist our animal friends across the was unable to fly. Rainbow Bridge: The U.S. Geological Survey and the Canadian Wildlife Service ask that these birds be “Our family went through the tough time last night reported as part of the North American Bird Banding Program. Bird banding is impor- of having to put down our cat of 17 years. I want to tant for studying the movement, survival and behavior of birds. Of the 60 million birds thank everyone at HAWS who made this upsetting banded in North America since 1904, about 4 million bands have been recovered and time for us the best it could be. The young man at the reported, with data used to moni- front desk who helped us, taking a moment to say he tor populations, set regulations and was sorry for our loss…it meant a lot to us. The little CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION things like that make a big difference! Thank you to AWARDED TO restore endangered species. Results from banding studies support nation- Mark who explained what was going to happen, and MARK HESS al and international bird conservation was very understanding that our six year old was there Banding Data programs such as Partners in Flight, and about to say goodbye to his cat. Mark let us know Band Number 1038-77711 Banded 06/22/2009 Species CANADA GOOSE Sex MALE the North American Waterfowl that it would be peaceful for Ebby, and made sure we Age of Bird WAS TOO YOUNG TO FLY WHEN BANDED IN 2009 Location NORTH PRAIRIE, WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN, USA (COORDINATES: LAT: Management Plan and Wetlands for had extra time alone to say our last goodbyes. He was 42.91667; LON: -88.41667 ) Bander MR BRIAN J DHUEY WISCONSIN DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES the Americas. so kind and polite, taking time to just listen to our SCIENCE OPERATIONS CENTER 2801 PROGRESS ROAD happy stories about her and let my son tell him about MADISON WI 53716 A cooperative venture involving Encounter Data his cat. Ebby will be missed but she lived a long, happy Location 01 mi N of MUKWONAGO, WAUKESHA Encountered 10/17/2014 many local, state and federal agen- COUNTY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES life. She is no longer in pain and she went peace- Desc: INDIAN HEAD PARK cies along with citizen groups and fully with us by her side. THANK YOU to everyone at volunteers, the USGS and CWS were HAWS.” – The Grundtner Family most thankful for the help provided to them by Mark’s actions!

...AND ADOPTION STORIES

Mertle Leonard Here is a pic- Leonard is exactly ture of Mertle what was missing in her new in our lives! He’s home. Her such a little cuddle favorite thing buddy and when we come home Sunday, March 15th Noon – 4:00 PM to do seems to be sitting on he gets so excited. From fuzzy to fabulous! Watch as shelter dogs my lap while I We love him so become stars at HAWS’ 5th annual grooming watch TV and much and the love competition. Enjoy raffles, view our adoptable crochet….here is definitely given pets, even learn tricks of the trade. All are she is model- back. Our entire welcome to attend this FREE, “fun”draising ing a hat I family loves him event! Grooming begins at noon; judging am making. and treats him like completed by 4pm. Thank you for the little prince he is. — Brian and Extreme Makeover: HAWS Edition is now all you do! accepting applications for competitors! — Christine M. Danielle A. Groomers, please contact Angela at 262-542-8851, log on to hawspets.org or email [email protected]. Napoleon Zeus Two weeks ago My husband my husband and I and I ad- adopted a 3 month opted Zeus old kitten you called (a/k/a Balto). Poof, but we call He has him Napoleon. We been such a just want you to wonderful know that he is addition to such a sweet kitty our family. and we couldn’t be He loves to wrestle and play tug-o-war, and he defi- happier. We lost our nitely loves to run! His dad takes him for runs almost last cat last June due every day. Zeus now has a little sister – he is so gentle to cancer. You can’t with her, and you can tell that they love each other. imagine how this new little kitten has helped to fill We are so incredibly happy that we decided to adopt a void in our lives. Thank you SO much! We are just this amazing dog! Our lives have definitely changed crazy about him! — Don & Alexis D. for the better because of him! — The Peters Family

4 Tattle Tails February 2015 BEHAVIOR DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS A One of a Kind Deuce By Tracie Hilbert, Mod Squad™ Volunteer Don’t let the when he showed off his snazzy new tricks. It name fool you didn’t take long for Deuce to develop trust in – Deuce is a his new human friends, gain confidence and one-of-a-kind warm our hearts – but he still needed a home. dog! Little did Deuce know, a family just south of The dap- the border was looking to adopt a companion per dachs- for their little girl, a dainty dachshund just like hund was a him! They packed up the car and traveled to little anxious, HAWS to see if the dachshunds could be a guarded and match. After all, could a Bears fan and a Pack- protective of ers fan be on the same team? Their playdate his food when made it clear – this dashing duo was meant he arrived at HAWS in August with his two to be! siblings. He was soon enrolled in the Mod ™ Deuce has come a Squad and took full advantage of all the ac- long way from the tivities the team offers to support dogs during boot camp where his their stay at HAWS. He made tons of progress Mod Squad™ journey as he nibbled his way through our feeding began. He has program (a 6-week boot camp), enjoying one- teamed up with his on-one work with team members during his new dachshund gal- mealtimes. pal to spend many Deuce’s journey in the Mod Squad™ took him memorable dachs- far beyond boot camp – he explored hiking hund days at his new trails with his new Mod Squad™ friends, social- home, thanks to his ized during doggy playdates, mastered basic new loving, compas- manners and became the talk of all the dogs sionate parents.

Leonard Beans Leonard is exactly I can’t believe it has HAWS MOBILE ADOPTION CENTER HIGHLIGHTS what was missing been almost a year Bringing Happy Tails to You! in our lives! He’s since Beans came such a little cuddle into our lives. He is a By Johanna Schmanski, Mobile Adoptions Coordinator buddy and when wonderful companion we come home and a constant joy. He As the weather warms up the Mobile team he gets so excited. definitely enjoys his will come out of hibernation and move into We love him so “retirement.” He looks high gear. Our much and the love forward to our daily events increase is definitely given trips to the farm for as the mercury back. Our entire our walk, and loves to rises: As spring family loves him greet all of the Jelli’s emerges there are and treats him like Market customers. We many things to the little prince couldn’t have asked look forward to! he is. — Brian and for a better dog! The most enjoyable thing for the Mo- Danielle A. – Jessica W. bile team this time of year is seeing the increase in the number of adoptions resulting from our visits. We have more opportunities to make “love connections” Zeus Misty between adorable HAWS adoptables and people looking for a new family member. My husband Misty is one happy bird! We have the great fortune of literally be- and I ad- She has a huge cage ing able to spread the love around! People opted Zeus and lots of toys and who might never have thought or known (a/k/a Balto). rings the bells all day. about HAWS, were it not for us coming He has She loves to sit on my to them, get the opportunity to see the been such a shoulder and rub her wonderful animals shine in more natural wonderful face on mine. She also settings - and the adoptables enjoy getting addition to sits on my husband’s out of the shelter, too! Potential adopters our family. lap when he plays video are able to see our pets’ true personalities He loves to wrestle and play tug-o-war, and he defi- games or watches TV. and how they can fit into their lives. nitely loves to run! His dad takes him for runs almost I knew that she was the every day. Zeus now has a little sister – he is so gentle one for us – thank you for taking her in and letting As you thaw out and get moving this with her, and you can tell that they love each other. us make her our new family member. This was our spring, stop at a HAWS Mobile Adoption We are so incredibly happy that we decided to adopt first time adopting and it feels so good to give an Center event and feel the love! To host this amazing dog! Our lives have definitely changed animal in need a loving home. Thank you for all that a Mobile visit, please contact mobile@ for the better because of him! — The Peters Family you do for the animals! — Commetic M. hawspets.org.

February 2015 Tattle Tails 5 Would you like to become a volunteer at HAWS? Log onto www.hawspets.org and click “Get Involved” or call our Volunteer News Volunteer Coordinator, Sara Stoss, at 262-542-8851, x120.

The staff at HAWS truly appreciates the time, energy and passion that our volunteers devote to the animals. HAWS volunteers play a vital role in bettering the lives of the animals during their stay here, and in helping to get them adopted to loving, forever homes!

CONGRATS Announcing the 2015 Wonder Walker Challenge! VOLUNTEER Beginning January 1st and ending March 31st, log the most hours walking HAWS’ shelter dogs and win OF THE MONTH great prizes! Compete with your fellow dog walking volunteer team, while keeping our canine residents Kathy Lang-Sigfred healthy and happy. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners with the most hours walked: 1st place prize – a portrait session with family and/or your pet at the location of your choice with a CD of all pictures taken, personalized Wonder Walker plaque, and an official Wonder Walker t-shirt! 2nd place – a subscription to Bark magazine and Won- der Walker t-shirt Kathy, what is your favorite thing 3rd place – Wonder Walker t-shirt about HAWS? The people!! Some of Remember to log your volunteer walking hours each the most amazingly time you’re at HAWS. Good luck and let’s take a walk! caring, genuine, and hard-working people Thanks to super-volunteer “Captain” Ron Beutler I have ever met. for creating a festive, seasonal display outside HAWS’ shelter this fall. Both the animals and people loved it!

FRIENDS of HAWS UPDATES Earn Money for Homeless Animals While You Grocery Shop

Join the Friends of HAWS: Log onto www.hawspets.org HAWS receives 1% credit for receipts from the following stores. Be sure to send your receipts and click on “Friends of HAWS” to learn more about us to HAWS often because the receipts do expire! Please leave the date portion on the receipt. or come to the next Friends meeting – the second Sentry Stores: Meadowbrook: Albrechts: Piggly Wiggly: Ask for a Funds For 701 Meadowbrook Rd. 3255 Golf Rd., Delafield Hartland and Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at HAWS. Friends sticker when Fox Run: Oconomowoc Social time with refreshments after each meeting! you check out. 2304 W. St. Paul Ave.

The Friends are pleased to present the second annual Multi-Media Sale SAVE THE DATE: on February 28th! The Friends of HAWS annual Stock up on gently used Pet Walk is set for May 2nd! DVDs, CDs, books, video games, puzzles This year we’re having a and special interest magazines. NEW: the Friends are combining their usual February Bake K9 KARNIVAL! Sale with this event! Have a sweet treat while browsing for a new book and more. SPECIAL: Watch HAWS’ website the Media Sale will feature a special section of and Facebook page for Drake, HAWS ’14 sports memorabilia, including pennants, pins, all the latest info alumni, says: team logo golf clubs and accessories – come see “Join me at the as it becomes available. park! Let’s Walk what we have from your favorite Wisconsin or for HAWS!” pro sports team! JOIN US FROM 10AM -3 PM.

Please note a correction to the Friends article in the November 2014 issue of the Tattle Tails. While the Friends of HAWS did pay for a van in the past, the Honda Element and the 2014 GMC van were purchased by a long-time HAWS’ supporter who wishes to remain anonymous.

Do you have an idea to help raise funds for the Shelter? Contact any Friends of HAWS member or email your idea to [email protected].

6 Tattle Tails February 2015 HAWS THANKS YOU! DONATIONS MADE IN HONOR OF… “Ace” The Wonder “Doc” from “Luci” from “Remmy” from “Vinnie” from Gary & Derosa, Angela Koepp, Ally Reichert, Dr. Kenneth Dog from Ken & Karen And Roy Anthony Igl Rosemarie Clancy Donna Grode from Lynn & Ron from Wendy from Scott Grigg & Mandy Ploch Dziadulewicz “Lucky” from Claudia “Sammie” from “Whiskers” from Phelps Schiefelbein Judy Chambers CARING KIDS SUPPORT All the animals who “Ellie” from Sue & Glanz Kathleen Hrubesch Linda & Bob Ferentz, Connie from Leist, David from Ritenour, Scott & don’t have homes James Davies “Maggie” from Frank “Schnitzel” from Mira Koszyczarek Robb & Kathy Elizabeth Family from Cheryl THE HAWS CAUSE from Dennis & “Fluffy” from David & & Sue Millonzi Spalatin “Will” from Dale & Thoren McDaniel D. Schulz Melissa Hodik Barbara Kay “Magi & Rosie” from “Shadowfax” from Barbara Burnell Fischer, Dr. Paul from Leutner, Payton from Robbins, Peter from “B.J.” from Walter “Fox” from Deborah Lorna Goralski Sean & Leslie Abigale & Riley’s Pamela & Howard Christine Myers Denise Hearden Nicole Horwich sold & Charlotte Pladies Weindling Cozza Lupo “Max²” from Jo Ann Floeter Birthday from Rybolt, Ann from rubber band bracelets that she “Bandito & Panache” “Gidget” from Paula Neville “Shelties” from Karen Family & Friends Gibeau, Janet from Mayo, Rick & Nancy Karen Sheski from Dr. David & Caracci & John Linehan Anderson, Leroy from Mike Wilkinson from Jeffrey & Stone Bank School Shelley Faust “Mia” from Carol Alison Riedi made and raised $300, which “Ginger” from Zelko “Sierra” from Thomas Candis Englund Hall, Mary Ellen from Staff from Steven “Beasley & Ben” Edward Jaworski Brecklin Annesley, Gerry Steven & Michelle Mullins, John & & Laura Husslein she then used to both purchase from Roberta “Missy” from Susan from Lynn & Ron Nehs Sara from Linda Storkel, Barbara from Paetow, CPA “Gunther” from Steve Baumann “Sly” from Judith Carney wish list items for HAWS and Shearer Dimond Phelps Hammes, Abigail from Barbara Storkel “Boris” from Jake & “Molly” from Mike Aunt Estelle from Kevin & Jennifer Nitz, Laurie from Swanson, Ed & Judy give as a cash donation. Sheri Zuehlke “Harley” from Patricia Deschler “Snickers” from Dillon Kristine Rezach & Neal Solheim Marlyn Brandt Anne Marie from Aaron & “Bowser” from Dale “Molly” from Karen Peterson Hansen, Rev. Linda Norton, Jessica Mandy Reznichek & Barbara Burnell “Hunter” from Janet Quaden “Spice” from Robert from Dena from Kathleen & Rick Mittelman E. Lewcock Bobholz, Pete from Tilsner, Marlene from “Buddy” from James “Nala” from Jamie Phyllis C. Surface- McPhetres Belkowski IEWC Corp. & Sylvia Warzinski “Jet & Zeus” from Pendolino “Sprecher Williams” Kleist Harvey, Tom from O’keefe, Riley from Wacker, Margaret Beth Sundheim “Norman” from from Thomas Katherine Harvey Kevin & Jennifer “Cassie” from Williams Canine Campus of from Sheryl Sharon Kerr “Kasey” from Colleen Marcia Jungbluth Oconomowoc from Heine, Kimberly from Dillon Raether & Jay Walt Our Pets from Paul & “Tigger” from Dianne Lynn Martens Robert & Candy Phelps Jr., Ron For his Eagle Scout Project “Cece” from Scott Dixen Widgerson, Doreen Nyholm “Kelsey” from Ken & Eileen Hintze Carlson, Julie from Cullen from Lynn & Ron from Family & for Troop 109, Menomonee Brenda Robillard “Patch & Stitch” from “Tigger” from Nancy Deanna Ding Heroux, Maxime from Phelps Friends “Chester” from & Dale Goertz Karen & Roy “Kitten” from Agnes Shaune Smith Connor, Caitie & Marlene & John Quaden, Karen from Zaun, Amy from David Falls, HAWS Volunteer Dziadulewicz Turner “Penny Lynn” from “Tippy” from Cathy from Mike Holton Linda Malosh & Julie Mencel Candace Hegwood Anthony Levine “Cheyenne” “Kitty Boy” from Norine Miller Mierow Hess, Mark from Ramirez Family Zollner, Robyn from Veronica Margie & Phil “Peppy” from Krista “Tom & Chuchu” Cox-Poulsen, Family & Friends from Phyllis C. from Blue Gate collected enough supply Pietraszewski Carroll & Erwin Von from Robert & Courtney from Hoernae, Renee from Surface-Kleist Farm, LLC Victoria Laitsch “Daisy” from Krista “Kobe” from Beverly Der Ehe Geno & Dawn Family & Friends donations to make 13 kuranda-style beds for our cats. Luebke Smith & Erwin Von Tomczak “Picaro” from Martha Ibarra, Aric from He also collected $100 in cash for HAWS. Der Ehe “Lady” from Davis “Tuck” from Jerry & Curtis, Mr. & Mrs. Doreen Gassaway Kathryn Blanton David from “Dakota” from Craig Jacquelyn & Robert “Pumpkin” from Vernon & Barbara & Erlane Skoug Nielsen Debra & Allison “Tyra” from Craig & Did You Know… Hockerman Kendall Schmoldt did “Libby” from Tracy Mallatt Erlane Skoug Diaz HAWS’ Tattle Tails her Tae Kwon Do service newsletter is available project for HAWS, collect- online! ing many great pet supplies. Read Tattle Tails on-the-go, send DONATIONS MADE IN MEMORY OF… Grace Hooge did her black the link to friends, zoom in for belt service project for HAWS, “Abby” from Luisa “Daisey” from Prairie “Hunter” from Jack & Nancy & Terrance “Sally” from Diane better readability! Simply go to Ginnetti Animal Hospital Diane Melville Patin Schroeder the “Events & News” section exchanging Halloween candy “Abby” from Karen “Daisy & Lady” from “Hunter” from Robert “Molly” from Cheryl “Samantha” from for cash and spending it on Quaden Daniel Anderson & Susan Pyzyk & Michael Biro Prairie Animal of our website and click on “Akro” from Therese “Daisy & Lucy” from “Jake” from Cheryl “Morgan” from Paul Hospital “Newsletters.” treats for our cats! Bohn Wendy Trudell Swarztrauber & Amy Perri “Sammy” from Mary “Ally” from Doreen “Daisy” from Georgia “Jasmime” from “Moses” from Briscoe Gassaway Battermann Marcia Roth Raymond & Sharon “Samuel” from These kids and groups made awesome donations to “Amigo” from “Dakota” from Omiecinski Prairie Animal “Java” from Matt And Kanuck, David from Nalepinski, John HAWS through projects, lemonade stands and more: Georgia Charles & Patricia Hospital Bahr, Deborah from Lea Moulton “Muffin” from Perry School District of from Kim & John Battermann Giordano Dean Meier Ben Williams, Emma & Kalin “Jeeves” from Lynn & Kelly Zylke- Roth “Sasha & Lucky” from New Berlin Nalepinski “Anya” from Alison “Dakota” from Pat Edward Sexton Ballmann, Lacey from Kniaz “Mulder” from Kaplan, Lois from Orlowski, Ms from Gitter, John Howard, Taylor Wiersma Poetzl Family & Friends “Josh” from Andrine Dennis Bohn “Sasha” from Jean Family & Friends Cheryl Casamassa “Bailey & Buffet” “Dancer” from Mislinski Barker, Marion from Diebold, Alyssa Fritz, Washing- L. Braun “Mya” from Joyce Kearns, John from Osborne, Joyce from from Peggy & Prairie Animal Susan Wallenslager “Kacey” from Rita & Peper “Scooter & Boomer” Family & Friends Avery Foundation Dennis McEvoy Hospital from Kathleen & Barton, Gerald from ton 4H Club of Big Bend, Ca- Gary Suputo “Naomi” from John Keske, Paul from Rose Perszyk, Harry from “Bandit” from Prairie “Dexter” from John Martin Mickey Stewart “Kari” from Leona Brandt Marie & William Sandy & Fred dette Troop 2506 of Brookfield. Animal Hospital William & Kathie Bergeson, Molly from Hrin “Neelie” from Rachel “Scooter” from Carol Monhardt Hilton “Bear” from Prairie Zoelle Raschka Helen Curley “Kelsey” from & Andrew Kallio Kliever, Betty Jane Pfeifer, Burt from Kurt Animal Hospital “Disney Hielsburg Blohm, Paul from Eric Celebrating their birthdays for HAWS Keelystar “Noma” from David “Shadow” from Sean from George & Pfeifer “Beau” from Prairie Anderson” from & Leslie Floeter & Susan Blohm “Kitty Boy” from Luckowiak Patricia Graham Puls, Gregory from were Colleen Flynn, Graham Animal Hospital Randy Anderson Bruneau, Ed from Margie & Phil “Oreo” from William “Shadow” from Janet Koenig, Candt from Gale & Harry “DJ Kobor” from Thomas & Joan “Ben” from Cheri & Carroll & Kathie Zoelle Gibeau Patricia & John Appleman Kunick, Abigale Hammes & Richard Hunn Wisconsin Pet Lewandowski “Lady J & Milady” “Oscar” from Prairie “Shiba” from Marilyn Mueller Robbins, Peter P. from Care LLC Brunner, Mary from Riley O’Keefe, Carson & Brady “Bentley” from Mike from Jody Davis Animal Hospital Schaller Kolb, Walter from Family & Friends “Duffy, Blizzy, Squirt” Kim Brunner & Judy Scaff “Shilo” from Patricia Family & Friends Bradford, Sydney Kerstein. from Karen/Jim/ “Lily” from Dennis & “Oscar” from Sue Calewart, Marvin R. Rowell, Sherron from “Bently” from Lisa & & Neal Solheim Mike Warden Cynthia Evinrude Zimmer from Lori & Keith Krause, Harriet from Family & Friends David Lepine “Simba” from Robert Mary Towne “Duke” from Alice E. “Linus” from “Otto” from Prairie Chandler Rueth, John from “Blossom” from Alice & Barbara Maus “Bette” Blasing Raymond & Sharon Animal Hospital Christensen, Jeffrey Kreuger, Lee from Family & Friends Lewis Omiecinski “Smokey” from Claudette “Dusty” from Mike “Packet” from Alta J. from Family & Rugland, Cora Rae Scott & Debra Robinson “Bonnie” from John Deschler “Linzi” from Karla Werner Friends from Curt Jacoby & Beth Dietrich J Getzel Krumbeck Lamke, Ruth from “Ellie May” from Bill “Penny” from Cira, Robert from Sanfelippo, Joachim Surrounded by a CARING COMMUNITY “Snickers” from Family & Friends “Boris” from Dennis & Char Gross “Lola” from Prairie Raymond & Sharon Elaine Fillmore (Jack) from Charles Cathy & James & Judith Eick Animal Hospital Omiecinski Cobb, Ray from Leclaire, William Linski “Elliott” from Julie Pawlowske E. from Laverne In December, the staff and “Boss” from Rick & Carlson “Louie” from Dianne “Penny” from Beverly Donald Droese Sarnowski, Burton Cindy Kempfer Frances Tomczak “Sophie” from Marciniak from Dennis & “Emily” from Robin & Cushman, Arleen patients of Davies Orthodontics Marilyn Kuhtz Lempel, Rosemary Sandra Dugan “Brandy I & Brandy Sheryl Munger “Lucy” from Prairie “Pepper” from Robin A. from Larry & II” from Sandy L Animal Hospital & Sheryl Munger “Sophie” from Jeanne Suzanne Rather from Karen Schantz Sr., John presented HAWS with $10,000! We “Emma” from Roman Scherer & Curtis Pitel Marquardt Nicholas from Blue & Carol Draba “Machon” from “Pepper” from Heidi Cypert, Tom from are amazed by their generosity and “Brown Nose” from Robert & Pamela Johnson “Sophie” from Phyllis Family & Friends Leszczynski, Shirley KC Account Team “Emma” from Karla Benjamin Priddy Schroeder Reichert from Richard & Schultz, Harold from grateful for their continued support J Getzel “Pete” from Sue A. & Dale, Michael from Elaine Grant “Bruno” from “Mack” from Tammy Thomas R. Beske “Steve, Edie, Pooka, Donald & Ruth Betty Jankowski “Felix & Katrina” of the HAWS cause! Barbara Parrott Mouse” from Kraus Lezak, Jean from Schwark, Irene from from Scott Grigg & “Pete” from Prairie Ebersperger Karen/Jim/Mike Prudence Precourt Family & Friends Judy Chambers “Maggie Mae” from Animal Hospital Warden Davenport, Margaret “Calli” from Cecil & Debra Cobble from Shannon Liska, Helen from Schwartz, William “Fred” from Bob “Phoebe” from Gloria Harris “Stormy” from Susan Netzel Jeane & John O. from Marilyn Henderson “Maggie Mae” from Bruce Bell Darmstadter Liska “Casey” from Donna Mary B Gram Dushek, Janet from Schwartz “Freeway” from “Pierre” from Shirley & Kurt Roemer “Tatum” from Bonnie Vernon & Barbara Lomas, Jim from Steinbacher, Dennis Barbara Schwister “Maggie” from Craig Ann Rich Stanke James & Judy “Casper” from Hockerman from Robert & Carol Davidson “Piper” from Jodi Lomas Kathleen Seivert “Freyer, Judy” “Taz” from Robert & Egan, Joyce M. from Steinbacher from Christine “Maggie” from Smith Barbara Maus Lomelino, Dorothy “Cassandra” from Family & Friends Strahlendorf, Harry Cianciolo Nancy Panawash “Pogo Garcia” from from Patricia Robert E. Lewcock “Teddy” from Noreen from Linda Kay “Maggie” from Carol Melody Fait, Victoria from Maslonek “Gidget” from Gary Michaels Ronald Fait Lynch “Chico” from Prairie & Jacqueline Dennis & Jeri Pet Supplies Plus of Brookfield “Porter” from Prairie “Tess” from Marjorie Lyle, Ray from Family Stubinsky, Joyce M Animal Hospital Hamilton Quade Franzini, Michael from Animal Hospital Schmidt & Friends from Family & “Chili” from Georgia Family & Friends collected a huge amount of “Ginger” from Carol “Maggie, Sadie & “R.B.” from Richard Madisen, Donald from Friends Battermann “Tobi & Punky” from Austin Kane” from Glen & Nickels Freyer, Judith from Jeff Madisen supplies for HAWS in Decem- Mary Gormanson Anita Tully Family & Friends Sugden, James from “Chivas” from “Ginger” from “Randy” from Lisa “Trooper & Maizie” Mann, Dennis from Joanne Keller Claudia Gaulke Claudia Gaulke “Mandy” from Craig Gapinski, Nancy from ber! Our thanks to Chris and Shepard from Dale A. Sharon Mann Underhilll, Charles “Chloe, Red, Ferdie” & Carol Davidson Dorothy Dorger “Ginger” from Prairie “Riley & Sandy” Morgan Mackowey Sr., from Chris Bethe the entire team! from Sanet Struck Animal Hospital “Marvin” from Julie Golson, Donna S. from Chuck & “Tuffy” from Marjorie Norman from Dale Vasatko, Barbara from “Christy” from Carlson Lisa Pace from Ronald & & Nancy Goertz “Grey” from Laura & Lindenstruth Erica Fallon Janice Becker Mardell Meacham Michael Wandrey “Mazie” from Brian & “Riley Hake” “Weezie” from Lynn McCaffery, Kitty from Winkler, Jennifer from Portrait Art by Lisa Marie held her annual Halloween Mini- “Cinnamon” from Susan Stys from Jeremy & Haley, Scott from Eric Family & Friends “Harley” from Blake Beres & Susan Blohm Claudia Winkler Mini Sessions, donating session fees to HAWS. R&R Insurance Sharon Bickert Lewis “Mercede” from Catherine Peters “Wilma” from Lynn McConnell, Nancy Wussow, Joyce from “Cinnamon” from Prairie Animal “Rosie” from Karla Hazi, Katalin from from Tracy & Doug did a supply drive. The “Harli” from Christine Hospital Beres Family & Friends Family & Friends Services Inc. Waukesha Zombie Steve/Carol/Rachel & Scott Leny J Getzel Marconnet Blattner “Winnie” from David Zimmerman, Traci “Mick” from William “Rusty” from Timothy Held, Cecilia B. from McQuestion, Daniel Walk did their annual Halloween march for HAWS. Sattell, “Hattie” from J. Crowley, Md Channel Family & Friends from Todd & Lois “Cisco” from Prairie William & Judith S. Poulson from Marilyn Zangl Animal Hospital “Woodie” from Lori Mcquestion Johnson & Appel & Co., SC donated their Blue Jean Friday Sadkovich “Miki” from Janet “Sadie” from Claudia Ingwell, Steve from Price Hrbacek Beverly Janke “Cocoa” from “Henry” from Charles Gaulke Moran, Betty-Joyce funds to HAWS. The employees of Fiserv in New Berlin, led by Barbara Reinhold “Wylie” from Gerald from Family & Czaplewski “Millie” from James “Sadie” from Greg Jensen, Barbara from & Faye Sheehan & Sharon Ellis Zero Zone Friends Sharon Gale, again selected HAWS as their charity of choice “Cooper” from Ken & “Holly” from Janice Horbachevsky & Adelmann, Jean from Carol Mila Reick “Miss Kitty” from Mary Rynders Juds, Chris from Tari Musselman, Andy for a recent fund raiser, collecting $160 dollars and Vernon & Barbara Roy Adelmann Bulski from Mary Ellis “Corkie & Sydney” “Honey K” from “Sage” from Mike & Hockerman Atwood, Susan from Stigler donating several boxes of other needed pet items. from Nicholas Raymond & Sharon Judy Scaff Kanuck, Dave from Family & Friends Philippi & Jackie Omiecinski “Mittens, Midnight Ppg Industries Evenson & Blackjack” from The Wisconsin Hunter-Jumper Association raised over Honor your loved one, person or pet, with a donation to HAWS. Donations can be made via mail, $800 in cash and a car load of donations, bringing in their haul phone or through www.hawspets.org using Paypal. Click on “Ways to Give” or use our website “Tribute” form. after their year-end banquet.

February 2015 Tattle Tails 7 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Milwaukee, WI Humane Animal Welfare Society Permit No. 1770 of Waukesha County Inc. 701 Northview Road P.O. Box 834 Waukesha, WI 53187-0834

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Check www.hawspets.org regularly for updates, CALENDAR OF EVENTS including all the latest Mobile Adoption tour stops! February March 11 Pedicures for Rabbits FRIENDS OF HAWS DOG DAY AT THE & Guinea Pigs 6:00 – 7:00 PM MULTI-MEDIA SALE MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS See February 11th listing for details. February 28 10 AM – 3 PM Sunday, March 8 Gametime 4:00 PM The Friends of HAWS present their annual fundraiser, featuring Join HAWS Mobile Adoption Center at the Monthly Friends Meeting 7:00 PM new and gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, puzzles and hockey game – and bring along your best Our monthly planning meeting — special interest magazines. Special features include a sports memo- doggy friend, too! Purchase game tickets to all adults are welcome! rabilia section and bake sale! Browse, enjoy a sweet treat and pick benefit HAWS through hawspets.org, or by See page 6 for details. up an item or two featuring your favorite Wisconsin sports team. calling Brian at 414-227-0567. Game on! 14 Cat Pedicures 9:30 – 10:30 AM See February 14th listing for details. 8 Dog Wash at Petlicious Pet Spa 17 Solving Common Canine 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Behavior Problems 6:30 PM 17 Solving Common Canine Spiff up your pooch for Valentine’s Day with Is your dog jumping on your guests, Behavior Problems 6:30 PM help from HAWS and Petlicious! No appointment counter surfing, barking too much? See February 17th listing for details. necessary; 2117 Silvernail Road. Proceeds to Are you still dealing with housetraining benefit HAWS. issues or chewing on your stuff? Come Sunday, March 15 NOON – 4 PM 21 Pedicures for Rabbits 10 Canine Body Language to this FREE informational seminar and Our 5th annual grooming competition & Guinea Pigs 9:30 – 10:30 AM 6:30 - 7:30 PM get some solutions to these problems! turns shelter dogs into stars! Free admis- See February 21st listing for details. In some ways it’s pretty obvious what our dogs Please leave your canine friend at home. sion for spectators; grooming begins at Pre-register at hawspets.org. are trying to say. Dropping a ball at our feet = noon, judging completed by 4pm. 24 Cat Pedicures 5:00 – 6:00 PM See February 14th listing for details. playtime! Staring at us during dinner = want 21 Pedicures for Rabbits food! But what does it mean when they show & Guinea Pigs 9:30 – 10:30 AM 28 Greyhound Meet’n’Greet the whites of their eyes or hold their tail high up TTOUCH FOR DOGS Volunteers are available at HAWS for 1:00 – 3:00 PM over their backs? Is a wagging tail always good? Saturday, March 21 NOON – 4 PM small animal nail trims. Please bring your See February 28th listing for details. Knowing how to “read dog” can help improve pet in a carrier. No fee - cash donations Come learn how gentle touches can your relationship with your dog, and also keep alleviate stress and build confidence in to HAWS’ small animal fund are greatly 30 Tails, Tales & Treats your pet, while creating a long lasting you and your children safe. For adults and kids appreciated! NOON – 1:00 PM ages 10+. Pre-register at hawspets.org. Regis- bond. Pre-registration required. Complete Come for a bite to eat and learn tration fee: $5.00. Children ages 10-14 free. First Aid for Pets 1:00 – 4:00 PM details, including class fees and registra- at HAWS’ series of free, informative Presented by Emergency Medical tion, at hawspets.org. lunchtime talks! Learn how to “read 11 Pedicures for Rabbits Services. Call 262-879-0165 for details dog” when Humane Educator Khris & Guinea Pigs 6:00 – 7:00 PM and registration. 9 HAWS Companion Circle Erickson presents “Canine Body Lan- HAWS volunteers will be available at 6:00 – 7:30 PM guage.” Call 262-542-8851, x112 Pet Supplies Plus, 18610 W. Bluemound 23 Tails, Tales & Treats NOON – 1:00 PM For members of HAWS new legacy for details and registration. Road, Brookfield, for small animal nail trims. society; Wendy S. Rusch of Reinhart, Please bring your pet in a carrier. No fee - Come for a bite to eat and learn at HAWS’ series of free, informative Boerner, VanDeuren SC presents “Estate 31 Canine Body Language cash donations to HAWS’ small animal fund Planning for Pet Owners.” Enjoy a facil- 6:30-7:30 PM greatly appreciated! lunchtime talks! Join Wendy S. Rusch of Reinhart, Boerner, VanDeuren SC ity tour and light appetizers. Registration See February 10th listing is requested; call 262-542-8851, x112. for details. Monthly Friends Meeting 7:00 PM for “Estate Planning for Pet Owners.” Call 262-542-8851, x112 for details Our monthly planning meeting - all adults and registration. are welcome! See page 6 for details. 24 Cat Pedicures 5:00 – 6:00 PM SAVE THE DATE: 14 Cat Pedicures 9:30 – 10:30 AM See February 14th listing for details. JOIN THE HAWS staff and volunteers are available at the shelter to help with a sometimes challenging 28 Greyhound Meet’n’Greet K9 KARNIVAL HAWS’ annual pet fest/fundraiser! grooming issue for cat owners! Learn how to 1:00 – 3:00 PM easily do pedicures at home for your favorite fe- Join reps from Greyhound Pets of Saturday, May 2nd line. Suggested donation of $7/cat. Please bring America (GPA-WI) in HAWS’ lobby to Visit hawspets.org for details. your cat in a carrier for safety and comfort. learn about adopting this “greyt” breed.

HAWS DOG U & KITTY COLLEGE, TOO! Help Homeless Animals Classes ongoing; see full schedule online. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS Now also offered at Central Bark Support the HAWS’ cause – hands on! by Joining HAWS! in Sussex. Many opportunities are available! Log onto www.hawspets.org Details/registration at www.hawspets.org Register for an orientation session at for information on how to become an Annual or 262-542-8851, x114. www.hawspets.org or call 262-542-8851, x120. or Sustaining Member. Join online using Paypal!