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HGTV’s Alison Victoria crashing kitchens, saving lives Protect Your Pet The Next Step to Avoid these common a No Kill Chicago household risks Englewood door-to-door outreach North Shore Adoption Center Opens! ABOUT If we could, we’d give it a thumbs up. FREDRICK - Adopted May 2015 CLOVER - Adopted May 2015
PAWS CHICAGO MISSION IS TO BUILD NO KILL COMMUNITIES – STARTING WITH A NO KILL CHICAGO – WHERE PETS ARE NO LONGER DESTROYED JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE HOMELESS. Since our founding in 1997, a year in which a staggering 42,561 dogs and cats were killed in Chicago, the number of homeless dogs and cats euthanized annually has dropped significantly, down 77 percent by 2014. But this drop does not mean our work is done: In 2014, 9,817 animals were still killed in Chicago and nearly 60,000 animals were killed in the state of Illinois.
When will Chicago be considered a No Kill city? When we are saving every healthy and treatable animal. To reach that goal, PAWS Chicago is implementing a comprehensive No Kill model to build a No Kill Chicago.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HEALTH & BEHAVIOR Community is at the core of everything we do. Engaging the public Part of the commitment to guaranteeing life for all PAWS pets is in the cause of homeless animals and providing them with the keeping them happy, healthy and continually moving toward new information to make lifesaving choices, like adoption and spay/neuter, loving homes. In order to achieve this goal, we have built a is what has brought about such transformation in our 17 years. When state-of-the-art shelter medicine program and an onsite training people find out what pets are facing in a community’s sheltering center to treat and rehabilitate sick, injured, shy, undersocialized and system, they respond. They are inspired to donate, to volunteer, to behaviorally challenged animals. adopt and to spread the word. It’s through that mobilization that we • 2014 Save Rate: 97.5 percent will achieve a No Kill community. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTERS SPAY/NEUTER & OUTREACH Volunteers are the life-force behind PAWS Chicago. This dedicated PAWS Chicago’s Lurie Clinic – the city’s largest provider of free workforce is made up of thousands of impassioned community and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries – and its mobile extension, members who make it possible to provide homeless pets with the the GusMobile van, work to bring spay and neuter services to quality care and love they deserve. neighborhoods challenged with pet overpopulation. The Lurie Clinic • 2014 Volunteers: 103,718 hours, equaling 50 full-time employees is located in and serves Chicago’s most at-risk and under-resourced • 2014: 3,467 animals placed in foster communities where the majority of stray pets originate. Through PAWS for Life Englewood, we are reaching under-served families where they live, going door-to-door and providing free spay/neuter FINANCIAL HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY services and transportation. Every year, we strive to grow our programs to save more lives. As • 2014 Spay/neuter surgeries: 18,290 with everything we do, we make sure to view it through a lens that is • 2014: Program initiated in Englewood focused on making long-term, sustainable change. We believe strong fiscal management is key to optimizing and leveraging resources. ADOPTIONS PAWS Chicago has revolutionized the sheltering of Chicago’s For 13 years in a row, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest homeless animals through its cageless No Kill Adoption Center in independent charity evaluator, has awarded PAWS Chicago its Lincoln Park and our newly opened North Shore adoption facility. highest 4-star rating – a designation achieved by less than one These centers, in combination with more than 50 off-site adoption percent of charities evaluated. PAWS Chicago is also the highest events each year, enable PAWS Chicago to find new homes for rated charity in the Animal Rights, Welfare & Services category. thousands of animals. Some things are a natural fit. Like Subaru owners and their four-legged copilots, • 2014 Adoptions: 5,952 Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and confidence on the road, and the proud partnership between Subaru retailers and PAWS Chicago. Because anyone willing to give pets a PIPPEN FASSEAS PAWS CHICAGO BLAZER BUILDING AND MEDICAL CENTER ADOPTION CENTER GLENN L. FELNER TRAINING CENTER AND LURIE CLINIC little love deserves some back. Love. It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue ADOPTION CENTER Training, Communications, Spay/Neuter Clinic, Admissions Chicago, IL 60614 Located inside Petco Special Events & Development Program & Hospital (773) 935-PAWS 1616 Deerfield Road 1933 N. Marcey Street 3516 W. 26th Street Highland Park, IL 60035 Chicago, IL 60614 Chicago, IL 60623 Visit subaru.com to learn more. (847) 831-0152 (773) 475-3302 (773) 521-SPAY
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Megan Lee SAVING BABY GEORGE Check out our new digital digs Elaine Markoutsas ON THE COVER: Temperatures were way below zero when a teenage • News and resources for your pet Susanna Negovan Alison Victoria, pictured with boy found a tiny nine-week-old kitten in a garbage Domer, a dog she rescued from can in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. He • Adoptable cats and dogs the streets of Chicago. was clinging to life. His fur was matted and he was un- PHOTOGRAPHY: Bob Coscarelli • Information about the No Kill model derweight and congested, but still alive. The boy rushed • Ways to get involved the kitten to PAWS Chicago where our veterinarians photographers provided immediate medical care to warm up the kitten • Special events COVER STORIES and began treating him for an upper respiratory infec- 6 The Next Step to a No Kill Chicago tion. Once stable, the kitten, now named Baby George, Connect | Learn | Save Lives Jonny Blackstone Kylie Larson Englewood door-to-door outreach was welcomed into a loving foster home where he grew jonnyblackstoneproductions.com kylielarsonphotography.com strong. After his neuter surgery, Baby George made his 14 North Shore Adoption Center Opens way to the Lincoln Park Adoption Center where he was Rich Chen Photography Jeremy Lawson pawschicago.org 24 HGTV’s Alison Victoria Crashing kitchens, quickly adopted into a loving home. richchenphotography.com jeremylawsonphotography.com saving lives Bob Coscarelli Caitlin Lisa Photography 30 Protect Your Pet Avoid these common coscarelli.com caitlinlisa.com household risks FACEBOOK facebook.com/pawschicago Claire Demos Photography Sparenga Photography clairedemos.com chicagopetphotography.com ALL THINGS PAWS facebook.com/pawschicagofosters 12 Dogs Rescued from Puppy Mill facebook.com/pawschicagorescue Suzanne Deveney Breeding Operation soozed.com facebook.com/ 13 Barnaby: Lost & Found Microchip reunites pawschicagoadoptioncenter stolen dog with owner facebook.com/pawschicagonorthshore 15 Urgent Need for Foster Families 17 Draft Day in Chicago editorial team TWITTER LIVE GOOD twitter.com/pawschicago Editor-In-Chief Advertising 20 Joe Siprut Prominent attorney helping animals SAVING COQUI Alexis Fasseas Melissa French 22 Andrew Tobin A hero for homeless dogs At 15 years old, Coqui’s life was turned upside Senior Editors Creative Director down. His owner went into a nursing home and was unable to take his beloved dog with him. Instead, INSTAGRAM Danielle Gordon Joline Rivera IN THIS ISSUE instagram.com/pawschicago Julie Mazzola Coqui ended up at Chicago Animal Care & Control Art Director 16 Adopt-A-Bull PAWS Chicago’s bully breed (the city pound) and was scheduled for euthanasia adoption event raises awareness Writers Amie White that day. PAWS Chicago rescued Coqui after finding Kaitlin Allen 18 Creature Comforts Incorporating pet-friendly him shaking and coughing in his cage. His sweet Graphic Design PINTEREST Sarah Ahlberg designs into your home personality shone through. In addition to cataracts Sydney South pinterest.com/pawschicago Julia Poukatch 32 PAWS Chicago Fur Ball and masses on his body, Coqui was diagnosed with pneumonia and began receiving immediate medical 34 Animal Magnetism care from PAWS veterinarians. Coqui will need several 36 Petiquette Three steps to a well-mannered dog weeks to recuperate but is doing so in the comfort of YOUTUBE 38 Jackson Galaxy’s Guide to Catification a loving foster home. Once he is medically cleared, he youtube.com/pawschicagoadoption 41 Memorials & Tributes will be available for adoption. 49 PAWS Chicago Alumni Board of Directors Paula Fasseas, Chairman FROM THE Pam Carey, President George Karcazes, Secretary FOUNDER Alexis Fasseas, Treasurer
Janice Beck, Barbara Bradford, Bruce Crown, Charles Day, Lisa Dent, Prof. Mark Duggan, Peter Fasseas, Raj Fernando, Sonia Florian, Suzie Glickman, Suzanne LeMignot, Amy Mack, Mayari Pritzker, Dr. Barbara Royal, Bob Sherman, Bill Smithburg, dedication to this cause is making more of an impact than Maria Smithburg, Michael Sweig you realize. Together, we are not only building a No Kill community but a humane community where all animals Development Board are valued. And we are making tremendous progress! We finished President Ambassador Co-Chairs Benjamin Bornstein Melissa Cocagne & 2014 with better results for animals than ever before. Not Vice Presidents Julie Conway only did our PAWS Chicago programs save more lives and Melissa Cocagne & Amy Turk Hospitality Co-Chairs offer more services, but we reached a momentous milestone Membership Chair Bonnie Spurlock, for the city of Chicago. For the first time, the number of pets Chris Ksoll Nancy Sterling & Judy Tullman euthanized in Chicago fell below 10,000. While 9,817 pets is Media Chair still far too many, our community’s programs are working, Jaclene Tetzlaff Professional Board Liaison Ashley Pettit with 77 percent fewer pets euthanized last year than when
Sharon Axelrod, Nancy Baird, Wyllys Baird, Janice Beck, Sharon we were founded in 1997. Bergen, Dustin Bertram, Aileen Blackwell, Lynn Block, Renata Dear Friends, In this issue, you can read about new targeted programs Block, Robert Block, Benjamin Bornstein, Walter Brindell, Nicole like PAWS for Life (page 6) and Adopt-a-Bull (page 16) that Brown, Jennifer Burg, Jessica Canning, Melissa Canning, Pamela In May, I had one of the most moving experiences will continue to move us toward a No Kill community. Carey, Lindsay Carlton, Deborah Chapman, Jacqueline Chesler, attending the inaugural PAWS for Life Englewood We have dedicated this Summer 2015 issue to the idea Lawrence Chesler, Tara Clack Bell, Melissa Cocagne, Julie Conway, Community Day. We commonly hear about Englewood of home. Home is a place to live and belong, a retreat and PJ DeCamp, Angie DeMars, Pamela Duffy, Rick Eddington, Susan Engel-Arieli, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, Candace Fates, Steven in the news—as the most dangerous neighborhood in a refuge. It is also the biggest dream and aspiration for Fatora, Christine Fisher, Susan Frank, Adam Fried, Wayne Gailis, Chicago. But we at PAWS Chicago have a completely homeless pets. Laurie Gentle, Kimberly Gleeson, Suzie Glickman, Deb Gold, Alison different experience. We know it to be the most loving And finding homes for displaced or unwanted cats and Victoria Gramenos, Margie Habermann, Amy Halstead, community you will ever experience, where neighbors look dogs is one of our core missions here at PAWS Chicago. We Lauren Hamlin, Meda Hatcher, Gary Haut, Linda Havlin, out for one another. Englewood is about families, friends, are on track this year to find new, permanent homes for Beth Hayden, Frances Henkel, Stephanie Henry, Virginia Holden, community—and also a deep affection for pets. more than 6,000 pets. We opened our new North Shore Robert Hovermale, Holly Hunt, Susan Jacobson, Shari Johnson, I had the opportunity to talk to countless families who Adoption Center in December 2014 in Highland Park to save Candace Jordan, Robert Kabakoff, Susan Karkomi, Brittany Kirk, David Klaskin, Michelle Koss, Brigette Kragie, Chris Ksoll, were lined up around the block for free vaccinations for more lives (page 14). Cheri Lawrence, Linda Leahy, Suzanne LeMignot, Carole Lenders, the pets they adore. In total, more than 300 dogs and cats In our centerpiece article, “HGTV’s Alison Victoria: Sheryl Lesch, Hannah Levine, Leigh Levy, Nancy MacIntosh, came to Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, where Crashing Kitchens, Saving Lives,” we chat with the HGTV Amy Mack, Karen Maisa, Joanna Mallers, Christine Mallul, our GusMobile was parked, to receive free medical care. and DIY host, who happens to be a Chicagoan and a Joseph Manicki, Elaine Markoutsas, Anita Mauro, Daniel Mauro, Our volunteers and PAWS for Life team were on hand to passionate animal lover, rescuer and dedicated PAWS Kristina McGrath, Thomas McGuire, Irene Michaels, Amy Mick, talk about the importance of spay/neuter and to answer Chicago supporter (page 24). Alison explains how her pets Julie Miller, Kurt Miller, Michele Mistovich, Rita Moore, Pam Myerson-Gratz, Saq Nadeem, Dawn O’Neal, James O’Neal, questions about pets. make her house her home. I hope you enjoy the issue. Nancy Officer, Maria Pandolfo, Anne Marie Peretz, Ashley Pettit, I witnessed the gratitude from these families at being Pamela Phillips Weston, Bernice Pink, Stephanie Prousis, able to provide for their pets important vaccinations they Warmest regards, and thank you for all you do for Suzanne Prysak, Ashley Quicksilver, Laurie Randolph, otherwise could not afford, and it struck me that PAWS homeless animals, Barbara Rinella, Sharon Rosenthal, Robin Ross, Erin Runnels, is a movement that unites people through the process Rebecca Sanchez, Regina Savage, Allison Schatz, Haley Schulman, of helping animals. We bring people together from all Mitch Serrano, Stan Siuta, Maria Smithburg, Peggy Sorenson, Patricia Spratt Bauer, Bonnie Spurlock, Virginia Stafman, Fred different walks of life, the common thread being a deep Steingraber, Nancy Sterling, Lynne Styles, Edmund Sweeney, passion for caring for our companions, who cannot speak or Paula Fasseas Lesley Sweeney, Jo Ann Sweig, Jaclene Tetzlaff, Nancy Timmers, fend for themselves. Founder and Chair Andrew Tobin, Heidi Torrence-Simon, Howard Tullman, I tell this story to offer you, our donors, volunteers Judith Tullman, Amy Turk, Mallory Ulaszek, Mark VanGorder, and community supporters, my deepest thanks and Laura Wallace, Carol Walter, Julie Weisler, J. Patrick Welch, appreciation for the support you give to PAWS Chicago. Your Dori Wilson, Heather Yeager, Mark Yeager, Wesley Yee
neighborhoods like Englewood, leading to The Next Step extreme overpopulation and high stray rates. “It’s just an uneven playing field when it to a No Kill comes to information and services in these neighborhoods,” Maxwell said. “We want to keep these animals in their homes, and to Chicago try to make the situation a little bit better.” Maxwell joined PAWS late last year after working for seven years to coordinate PAWS for Life similar outreach programs. Combining her Englewood door-to- master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago along with her exten- door outreach sive animal welfare experience, Maxwell is PAWS FOR LIFE & working not just to reach people with pets, by Megan Lee THE NO KILL MODEL but to build lasting relationships within the Englewood community. PAWS Chicago’s No Kill model has helped slash the city’s “You have to understand the human euthanasia rate by 77 percent since the organization’s founding circumstance to understand the pet circum- in 1997. While PAWS Chicago’s robust adoption, shelter medicine, stance,” Maxwell said. “This way, we can animal behavior, volunteer and spay/neuter programs have been help them all at once.” successful at addressing the cause of pet overpopulation and As part of the program, Maxwell and finding solutions to save the lives of cats and dogs, nearly 10,000 volunteers canvass door-to-door, block-by- homeless pets are still euthanized each year. block, meeting people and pets where they PAWS for Life is the next step to reaching deep into under- live. They offer information and no-cost resourced communities that are the source of pet overpopulation services, including spay/neuter services, and have limited access to spay/neuter information, services and medical care, food, litter, vaccines and transportation. By reaching people in their neighborhoods and training. Even transportation to and from going door-to-door, PAWS for Life is providing free services and veterinary appointments is arranged at no information to help families care for their pets. Across America, cost to the pet owners. If a pet cannot remain 80 percent of pets are spayed or neutered, but in Englewood, only in a home, PAWS will admit the animal to five percent of pets have received the important surgery. PAWS for its adoption program. Life is changing that. So far, PAWS for Life canvassing is SMITH LOVES HIS CATS. His affection for A new PAWS Chicago program launched late focused on Englewood, but PAWS aims them is obvious – when he rubs them between last year in Englewood, PAWS for Life, is giving to extend the program to other under- the ears, cradles them in his arms, and fills their Smith and other pet owners in the neighbor- served neighborhoods. bowl with a generous amount of food. hood the resources and support they need for The door-to-door community outreach It’s just the four of them, in a one-room base- their animals. aspect of PAWS for Life is only half of the ment apartment in Englewood, one of the most Designed to reach deep into the city’s program. Another contingent of PAWS under-served neighborhoods in Chicago. Buddy, under-served communities, PAWS for Life is a black-and-white shorthair, was born right proactive animal welfare: helping support Continued on page 8 in the basement. The second cat, Hop-Along, people in caring for their pets, said Laurie was a stray who couldn’t stay away from the Maxwell, PAWS for Life Outreach Manager. comfort of Smith’s warm apartment. And In Englewood, 49 percent of the population Mama, a small, friendly calico tabby, was left lives below the poverty line, with a 47 percent t Residents attended PAWS Chicago’s first behind when another tenant in the building high school graduation rate and a per capita Englewood Community Day where free moved out. income of just over $11,000 per year. More than vaccinations were provided for 230 pets and Together, they’re a tight-knit family. But 25,000 cats and dogs live in the three-square- 90 spay/neuter appointments were made. Smith also lives on a tight budget: “I just can’t mile neighborhood, but only an estimated afford three cats,” he said. five percent of animals have been sterilized in
6 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 7 “WE WERE PUT ON THIS EARTH TO TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO CAN’T TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES. I’M HAPPY TO DO THAT.” – SMITH
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workers and volunteers focus on that PAWS Chicago could provide. people who bring their pets to the Because of this program, another city pound, or Chicago Animal Care dog was kept from entering the & Control (CACC). city pound. PAWS representatives are sta- The work PAWS is doing in Engle- tioned inside the city pound, at wood and at CACC is changing lives, the front desk, ready to provide said Billie Shropshire, a resident www.familypetanimalhospital.com information and resources to people of Englewood who has received 773-935-2311 who come to CACC planning to give services through PAWS for Life. up their pets. Because many pets Shropshire and her daughter, 1401 W. Webster Ave. Ravin Baldwin, took in a young are being relinquished due to lack Chicago, IL 60614 of resources for food, training or cat, Black Girl, and her four kittens. medical care, PAWS representatives Although they initially planned to are there to talk with pet owners surrender the kittens, they fell in and offer support at the time of love and kept the whole brood. PAWS for Life Outreach Manager Laurie Maxwell critical need. “Laurie is like a daughter to me Already, the CACC outreach part now. I love this girl,” Shropshire said. of the program has helped keep The program has allowed PAWS more than 19 percent of pets from to reach what Maxwell calls “the GET INVOLVED being relinquished to the pound. last frontier of pet owners.” This outreach has helped people Those pet owners – like Smith, PAWS for Life needs like DeMarcus, who brought his who Maxwell approached as he volunteers to canvass in dog to the city pound. As Outreach walked by while she was canvass- Englewood and work with Advocate Kris Badillo spoke with ing in the neighborhood – deserve pet owners at Chicago Family Pet is proud to support PAWS Chicago DeMarcus, it was evident how the same love from animals as Animal Care & Control. much he cared for the puppy. But he people in neighborhoods with more couldn’t afford a crate, which was resources, and can offer pets loving essential for training. homes in return. For more information Kris provided DeMarcus with a “We were put on this earth to take on volunteering with crate and supported him with addi- care of those who can’t take care of these programs, contact tional information about free spay/ themselves. I’m happy to do that,” Laurie Maxwell at neuter, vaccines and basic training Smith said. g [email protected].
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BARNABY: LOST & FOUND Microchip reunites stolen dog with owner
DOGS RESCUED BARNABY HAD A PRETTY TOUGH biggest smile on my face and it was WEEK, BUT HIS STORY HAD A just so much relief. I can’t think of a FROM PUPPY HAPPY ENDING BECAUSE HE WAS happier feeling,” Johnston said. MICROCHIPPED. The 6 1/2-year-old About six months before the dog West Highland Terrier was stolen napping, Barnaby’s vet had placed MILL BREEDING from his apartment in the West Loop a tiny electronic chip about the size on May 18. of a grain of rice under the animal’s OPERATION Surveillance video from the skin between the shoulder blades. building shows a man leaving with a The microchip, which can be scanned white dog under his arm. A car pulls at a veterinarian’s office or shelter, EIGHTY-ONE DOGS AND PUPPIES WERE RESCUED FROM “It is because of volunteers like Joan Marie that PAWS up to the sidewalk, and Barnaby holds information that leads back to Adam Johnston with Barnaby (above). A BREEDING OPERATION IN ST. ANNE IN KANKAKEE can provide the life-saving support to animals in urgent and the suspect pull away. Why a pet’s owner. Surveillance video shows a man leaving COUNTY ON APRIL 7. The animals were housed, some for need,” said Paula Fasseas, PAWS Chicago’s founder and chair. Barnaby’s home was forcibly entered Johnston’s advice to all pet owners: Johnston’s building with Barnaby (below). years, in small, dirty pens with wire floors. They lived in a “Thanks to their efforts, the precious dogs who were rescued and he was taken, while nothing else Get your animals microchipped. windowless room, never seeing the light of the sun or feeling that day will never live in fear and sadness again.” in the condo was stolen, remains a “Do it. As soon as possible. It’s not the texture of grass. The stench of ammonia was so strong “My thoughts often go to all the dogs who weren’t rescued mystery and the case is still under that expensive and it’s incredibly that rescuers required masks to protect them from the fumes. from this puppy mill over the last decade,” Dauber said. ”I tell investigation. important. When you find your dog The rescue operation was organized by Animal Rescue everyone who asks about my experience that if they ever have When Barnaby’s owner, Adam is gone, you’ll thank yourself for Corps (ARC), a Washington, DC, based organization, which a chance to take part in a puppy mill rescue, do it – it gave me Johnston, got home and found the having done it – especially when reached out to PAWS Chicago to help provide transportation, such joy and peace at the end of that long day to know I helped dog missing, it was “just total panic – you get the call from the microchip volunteers, medication and care for the animals. so many animals.” I first thought he must be hiding and company telling you your dog is The animals were living “in inhumane conditions and are may be sick or even worse, but when found. If I hadn’t done it, I think I’d treated as nothing more than breeding machines,” said ARC I couldn’t find him and I saw that the still be hitting myself.” President Scotlund Haisley. “Dogs have been suffering here door had been broken into, I was just Barnaby was one of the lucky ones. for a long time but they are finally reclaiming their lives.” completely freaked out, confused Each year, more than 12,000 animals PAWS Chicago volunteers, including Joan Marie Dauber, and scared,” Johnston said. “I had come into Chicago Animal Care & $15 MICROCHIP carried Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Yorkshire Terriers, Poodles and no clue what had happened or if he Control, the city pound, without SPECIAL other small breeds out of these appalling living conditions. “I was safe.” owner identification. In 2013, less was among the first group of volunteers to bring dogs out,” Johnston, did everything he than one percent of stray cats and To help keep pets with their Dauber said. “Many people asked me if it was hard to be a part could to find his dog. He started 10 percent of stray dogs who came in families for life, PAWS Chicago is of this rescue mission. I said that it is different from watching a “Find Barnaby” Facebook page, without identification were claimed making the cost of microchipping an ad on TV – here, I knew we were taking them away from hung up posters, offered a reward by an owner. Lost cats are nine your pet affordable. this terror forever.” and contacted local media. By the times more likely and dogs are five PAWS Chicago took in 24 of the rescued dogs, where they following day, Chicagoans were out time more likely to get back to their While some of the rescued dogs continue to receive FEES ARE JUST $15 homes if they have a collar and tag received loving attention and medical care for untreated eye medical treatment at PAWS Chicago’s Medical in force looking for the little white $ PER PET FOR CHICAGO infections, respiratory conditions and dental issues. The dogs Center or time in foster to recuperate, dogs dog. After a possible suspect was or microchip, according to Chicago RESIDENTS ($5 FOR FERAL/ and puppies that needed more time to recover were placed in like Frank (pictured above), have already found spotted at a local pet store, Barnaby Animal Care & Control. NEIGHBORHOOD CATS) PAWS foster homes until they are ready for adoption. permanent loving homes. was dropped off at the PAWS Chicago Nationally, more than 10 million Stories like this are proof of the resilience of man’s best Adoption Center in Lincoln Park on dogs and cats are lost or stolen CALL 773-521-SPAY (7729) friend. Despite never experiencing the joy and tenderness of May 27. in the United States every year, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT the canine-human relationship, the dogs were immediately WANT TO GET INVOLVED? PAWS Chicago was quickly able according to the American Humane responsive to their rescuers. “On the day of their rescue, to reunite the dog with his dad Association. Between six and eight GO TO PAWSCHICAGO.ORG/ many of the dogs were asking for human contact in their You can make a difference in the life of an animal. because Barnaby was microchipped million end up in animal shelters, MICROCHIP FOR new surroundings, wagging their tails and even licking our Become a PAWS Chicago volunteer! and his chip was properly registered and only 15 percent of dogs and two MORE DETAILS fingers,” Dauber said. > pawschicago.org/volunteer to Johnston. When Johnston and percent of cats without tags or chips Barnaby were reunited, “I had the are reunited with their families.
12 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 13 WHEN WAS ALLTHINGSPAWS THE LAST TIME YOU PAWS CHICAGO GLENN L. FELNER NORTH SHORE ADOPTION CENTER OPENS! SAVED A LIFE?
URGENT NEED FOR CORGAN ADOPTS FROM NORTH SHORE FOSTER FAMILIES!
The North Shore Adoption Center has already Everyday we see homeless pets at had its first celebrity adoptions! Angelface and risk that we cannot help because of a Diamond Baby went home with long-time PAWS shortage of foster homes. Chicago supporter Billy Corgan in June 2015. Please become a PAWS foster and help us increase Both kittens came to PAWS Chicago with special the number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens we challenges. Diamond Baby required a hernia can save by placing them in temporary homes. Our surgery. Angelface had an upper respiratory foster families provide nurturing, warm, stress-free infection when she arrived in a cardboard box environments that help our homeless pets heal, grow, with the rest of her young littermates. With learn basic manners and develop socialization skills. dedicated medical care from our veterinary team Foster homes prepare our animals for the transition to and a lot of love from volunteers and staff, these their new adoptive homes. spunky kitties recovered, and are now settling in at home with their new brother, PAWS Chicago alumnus, Mr. Thom. Learn more and sign up today at pawschicago.org/foster
PAWS Chicago’s first satellite adoption center opened homeless pets each year by providing convenient, local in December 2014. The PAWS Chicago Glenn L. Felner access for foster and adoption families. Adoption Center, which is located within a bustling In the first five months of 2015, 343 animals were Highland Park Petco, is PAWS Chicago’s latest initiative to adopted through the new facility, and PAWS Chicago CHANDLER HEADS NORTH, HOME save more lives. The new center expands the geographical is reaching high and aiming for 500 more adoptions reach of the No Kill mission, and helps hundreds more in 2015! Chandler, a Beagle mix who came to PAWS Chicago with kidney complications and severe Visit online at pawschicago.org/northshore. dental problems, smiled his way into the hearts of a family who met him at the North Shore Adoption Center. 14 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 15 AROUNDTOWN / Susanna Negovan-A- ADOPT BULL “Bully breeds have been PAWS Chicago’s bully breed MISLABELED and adoption event raises awareness WIDELY by Megan Lee MISUNDERSTOOD for too long”
PAWS Chicago and Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC). PAWS is CACC’s largest bully breed transfer partner. Six beautiful dogs found loving homes at the event. “We think if we can get more people to adopt these bully breeds, we’ll certainly see the kill rate go down. That’s really one of our last steps to making Chicago a No Kill community,” said Paula Fasseas, founder of PAWS Chicago. “Events like Adopt-A-Bull help raise awareness in the public and help show people how they can get involved.” g
DRAFT DAY IN CHICAGO
WHEN DANIELLE COLBY ADOPTED HER LOVABLE signature adoption event, designed to enlist celebrities Chicago Bears Jay Feely and Alex Brown select their Puppy Bowl picks on the draft board. BULLY BREED, VIDA BOHEME, FROM PAWS CHICAGO, to advocate for the commonly maligned breeds, often she thought the dog would act as a security guard, helping mislabeled as “Pit Bulls.” Pit Bulls, a combination of multiple THIS SPRING, THE NFL DRAFT CAME TO CHICAGO NFL players, Jay Feely, Eric Winston, Anthony “Spice” her feel safer in her home and while out running. breeds such as Staffordshire Terriers and American Bulldogs, for the first time in more than five decades. But the Adams, Alex Brown and Thomas Davis. The crowd She soon found that she’d gotten not only the gentle are also the most commonly euthanized dogs in shelters. most adorable action was found at PAWS Chicago’s roared with each selection as rookies joined Team Ruff protector she expected, but also a new best friend and “Bully breeds have been mislabeled and widely Lincoln Park Adoption Center where the first-ever Road and Team Fluff. life partner. misunderstood for too long,” Colby said. “It’s time to educate to the Puppy Bowl Draft was held. The draft event kicked off MVP Week at PAWS Although her job as the co-star of The History Channel’s folks about these breeds so that they can see this type of dog Joined by Animal Planet and the National Football Chicago. Animal Planet generously covered the American Pickers keeps her busy, when Colby is home, she without the initial stigma of fear attached.” League Players Association (NFLPA), four-legged adoption fees for each Most Valuable Pet, helping and Vida are inseparable, running regularly, playing games Adopt-A-Bull launched April 4, 2015, at the Double Door players from PAWS Chicago, including Mutt Ditka, connect even more families with loving cats and and cuddling together. Vida also occupies a prime sleeping in Wicker Park and was attended by hundreds of local dog Charles “Peanut Butter” Tillman, and Barkus Allen, dogs. By the end of the event, 92 homeless animals spot in Colby’s bed. lovers. In addition to Colby and Vida, the event featured pet- were added to the draft board by current and former were united with adoring families. Colby and Vida showed off the many benefits of bully friendly vendors, information for visitors and – the stars of breeds during Adopt-A-Bull, PAWS Chicago’s newest the event – bully breed mixes available for adoption from
16 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 17 CREATURE COMFORTS 2 3 4 Incorporating functional, stylish pet-friendly designs into your home
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1. DOG EARED BUMPER BED - CRYPTON.COM, $124 2. FLOWER MARKET PET DISH - MACKENZIE-CHILDS.COM, $48 1 3. MARRAKESH COLLAR - LAPOFLUXURYDOGSPA.COM, $125 4. MAN’S BEST FRIEND PILLOWS - FRESHAMERICAN.ANNIESELKE.COM, $132 5. LETTO DAYBED - MIACARA.COM, $1,000 6. BON CHAT ECO-TOTE - HARRYBARKER.COM, $38 7. BROWN JORDAN OUTDOOR DOG BED - BROWNJORDAN.COM, $125-$175 STYLISH CHOICES ABOUND IN THE WORLD OF PET SWAG. FROM CUSHY BEDS IN EYEPOPPING PRINTS AND COLORS, TO FASHION-FORWARD COLLARS Last year, Pottery Barn sold outdoor rugs that looked collection of comfy pet beds offers three sizes in 11 popular (studded with rhinestones, crystals or beads, if you like) that will make them feel convincingly like vintage kelims. Liora Manne for Trans- outdoor fabrics, including a kicky stripe. Ocean (transocean.com), Loloi (loloi.com), Surya (surya. Elegant gear has been a mainstay of brands like Ralph like a million bucks. Treat them to fine dining—with yummy wholesome eats dished com) and Couristan (couristan.com) are among the leading Lauren (ralphlauren.com). One of its leashes with equestrian- into handsome bowls (that, perhaps, suit your décor more appropriately). outdoor rug stylemakers. inspired hardware even comes in pink for the girls. A collar Add to all of this, ink jet printing, which not only allows that your fashionista pups will be craving is a red number gorgeous realistic images but a wider range of hues and at Lap of Luxury (lapofluxurydogspa.com), studded with And toss out those raggy toys—don’t your children beads up and doesn’t penetrate) and Crypton SuperFabrics techniques that mimic painting. colorful stones, concha style. deserve the very best? Not only are there fabulous looking now have growing competition among designer names At the recent Maison et Objet, a chic home fashions Harry Barker (harrybarker.com) also is a fab find for balls to fetch or squeakers to poke, but also tasteful totes to like Trina Turk as well as to-the-trade sources like Donghia, event in Paris held twice a year, a booth drew showgoers equipment and toys. It’s one of our faves because every stash and carry. Kravet and Schumacher. Softer textures, some even to a clear Lucite dog bed, with an oval navy reverse-painted product sold is sustainable: canvas, fibers, hemp, natural Even more important, new trends have pet stuff focused channeling silk, chenille and velvet add to the appeal. backrest imprinted with a crown. But the ooos and aaahs rubber, eco-friendly fills—as well as nutritious treats sans on function as well as fashion. Meaning what holds up, There are outdoor rugs with polypropylene fibers that feel were generated by the fluffy pillow, printed with the most preservatives, artificial flavors and colors. what’s easy to clean. convincingly like lush wool and weaves that rival the best adorable white pup, black eyes, nose and paws riveting In case you’re wondering: Pet products are close to a Performance materials have been quite revolutionary in indoor styles—in fact, many designers are specifying them attention. The sooo lifelike image was digitally printed, and $60 billion per year industry, according to the American home design, offering protection from sun, spills, mildew, in homes with high traffic areas populated by kids and pets. the company can personalize with your pet’s face. Pet Products Association. In fact, overall pet spending mold and bacteria. Outdoor fabrics such as Sunbrella (which No wonder. Patterns range from wide stripes to geometrics One newcomer to pet products is an established name has not fallen off since tracking began, and the figure, no last year introduced a totally waterproof fabric—water just and florals. in outdoor furniture—Brown Jordan (brownjordan.com), doubt, will continue to grow with more innovations in which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Their design and style. g
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LIVEGOOD / Role Models in Action
Prominent Attorney Helping Animals
by Carley Champlin
SATIATING HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT WHILE LEVERAGING HIS TENACITY FOR HIGH-STAKES CORPORATE LITIGATION, Joe Siprut has a proven track record of success in multiple areas of legal practice. Since founding Siprut P.C., Joe has led his team to achieve favorable rulings in areas from class actions and consumer litigation, to personal injury and civil rights. Most recently, you may recognize him as the lead counsel in the class action lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on behalf of all college athletes Beer Speaks. who suffered head injuries. His diligence and precision throughout the case yielded a $75 million settlement, and Dogs Drool. a significant revision of the NCAA concussion protocols, changing college sports forever. Having grown up with dogs his entire life, Joe Siprut has been passionate about the welfare of his canine friends with the same fervor he brings to his law practice. Aiming to spread awareness about homeless pets in Chicago while raising much-needed resources, his annual Siprut P.C. Charity Golf Outing solely benefits PAWS Chicago. He has “Sammy wants for nothing personally committed to fund and name the Joe Siprut and gets more love than he Reception Area at the Lincoln Park Adoption Center. He finds satisfaction knowing that “because of that pledge, dogs will knows what to do with.” be rescued and saved and will live out very full and happy lives who otherwise wouldn’t be able to.” Joe and his children—Lana (9) and Joe, Jr. (6)—have devoted themselves to providing the fullest and happiest life to Sammy, a sprightly Border Collie mix who arrived at PAWS Chicago by way of an Oklahoma rescue organization that could not provide the medical care that Sammy needed. The poor puppy had a severely damaged back leg due to a nasty gunshot wound. The veterinarians at PAWS Chicago swiftly amputated Sammy’s leg, and under their watchful eyes, he began his road Joe Siprut, with his to recovery. children, Lana and Now, Lana and Joe, Jr. are enamored with their darling Joe, Jr., and their companion and Sammy has a newfound freedom to run PAWS Chicago painlessly on his three legs. “Sammy wants for nothing and rescue, Sammy. gets more love than he knows what to do with,” says Joe.
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ANDREW TOBIN A HERO FOR HOMELESS DOGS by Susanna Negovan
RETIRING TWO YEARS AGO AT AGE 52 LEFT ANDREW TOBIN LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL WAY TO SPEND HIS FREE TIME. “The more I learned about PAWS Chicago’s mission and everything we do … I couldn’t dedicate enough time to it,” says the former law firm finance director. Andrew serves on PAWS Chicago’s development board and is co-chair of the annual Beach Party fundraiser. But it’s his work as a trained “Gold Star” volunteer – which allows him to interact with every type of adoptable dog – that has proven to be most rewarding. Volunteering three days a week, Andrew estimates he’s had a hand in adopting out about 150 dogs. “I always go to the website and download images of all the dogs I’ve interacted with, and every couple of months I go through the photos. There are times when I feel like I will cry when I see them again — and then I see an alumni photo with them lying in a comfy bed with someone who loves them … there’s nothing like it.” YOU’RE SAFE HERE, “Counseling potential adopters is about making a “ connection and matching up a lifestyle,” he says. “When I AND WE’RE GOING TO talk to somebody and they say, ‘I live in a single-family home FIND YOU SOMEONE with a big fenced-in yard,’ I’ll think about a dog that we have The Perfect Fit! that is looking for a situation like that.” WHO IS GOING TO The dogs range from homeless puppies to older and owner-relinquished – a situation that can be particularly For the Pet-Lover LOVE YOU AND KEEP hard on the animal, Tobin says. “There is no doubt that dogs YOU FOREVER. grieve, dogs get depressed. Even though the Adoption Center We’re sure both you and your pet will make many Unlock your Lifestyle is beautiful, it’s still a shelter. When I see dogs that have friends at Luther Village, Arlington Heights’ clearly been in homes, they’re just looking for the safety and Live it at love and affection they had at one point in their lives. I say, premier retirement community. Luther Village! ‘We are going to find you a good home. You’re safe here, and Our Villa and Courtyard homes offer great access we’re going to find you someone who is going to love you and keep you forever.’” to walking paths and are the first choice for Andrew and his partner of 18 years, development board many dog owners. member Gary Haut, found a special way to commemorate
their shared devotion to homeless animals last year. “When Our midrise homes are also pet friendly.
we got married, we didn’t need pots and pans, so we asked people to make donations to PAWS instead. Being a financial • Social and Educational Opportunities “ person, I look to see how efficiently the money is being used. • Maintenance-free living I know our labor force is such a big part of our volunteer ANDREW TOBIN • Low monthly fees program that I’m always confident the money is going to be offered by Shaw Realty Services used well.” • 24-hour Security www.luthervillage.com Find your perfect fit. Choose from stunning studios and 22 / PAWSCHICAGO spacious one bedrooms to 847-506-1919PAWSCHICAGO / 23 PWS0615 Villa and Courtyard homes. 1220 VILLAGE DRIVE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL Luther Village is a nondenominational development of The Shaw Company managed and offered by Shaw Realty Services. “DON’T LOOK UP. WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T LOOK UP,” warned her crew. It was too late. Alison Victoria, interior designer and host of HGTV and DIY Network’s popular show, Kitchen Crashers, looked up just as her crew’s van pulled into a restaurant parking lot in Chicago to see an emaciated pit bull trying to lick up any scraps of food it could find on the ground. “I have tunnel vision, I don’t even think about anything else,” admits Alison, who says she freaked out when she saw the dog literally on its last legs, all skeleton and skin. “I went inside and I got some chicken and French fries. I was trying to feed him. He was so timid and so scared.” She immediately told her crew that she couldn’t continue to build anymore that day. Alison followed the emaciated pit bull around for three and a half hours, through empty alleys on one of the coldest days on record, until he finally calmed down and laid on the lawn of a run-down house. This wasn’t the first time she’d halted production to rescue an animal. There was the time she saved a raccoon (which caused production to stop for five hours), another time it was a bird. “I black out when it comes to animals,” she says. “When I need to save an animal, nothing else is in my brain. It’s like fight or flight kind of energy. So if I see anything like this, they know production will stop for a little bit. ‘Alison has to go save an animal.’” she jokes. Alison is passionate about a lot of things and while animals have a special place in her heart, her work keeps her busy and traveling around the country regularly. She knew she wanted to become a designer ever since she was a little girl. She and her best friend decided to redesign her bedroom one afternoon as a project. “We ripped up her carpet. We got to the VICTORIA hardwood flooring. We painted all of her furniture Alison peach. We laid the room out differently, changed out the lighting. You know, we made pillows,” she Crashing Kitchens, Saving Lives explains, nonchalantly. That’s where it all started and that drive and passion for design has been part by Megy Karydes of her DNA ever since. Alison left Chicago to attend college at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and became the youngest designer at Christopher Homes in Las Vegas upon graduation. Later she would take the helm at creative director of the Silverton Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, overseeing its $160 million expansion. When HGTV approached her to do a show along the Crashers theme (Yard Crashers, House Crashers, PHOTOGRAPHY: Bob Coscarelli Bath Crashers), she would become the first female STYLING: Mel Muoio Crasher and host of Kitchen Crashers.
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“I often hear people who say ‘I want to get that sofa but I don’t want my dog to sit on it.’” Alison explains. “First of all, we need to be smart about selecting fabrics that work for our lifestyles. There has to be a sofa or something that we share with our dogs.”
Selecting your furniture or building materials – whether it’s fabric for a sofa or the type of flooring – should be done thoughtfully When Alison found when you have a pet, Alison Domer, he was a severely says. Thinking it through before malnourished stray in investing will save money, time need of urgent care. and aggravation in the long run. Today, Domer is a healthy, happy boy who is loving life with his new family.
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The show premiered its eighth season on air and began She’s also not only the face of Cabinets To Go, but she had one blue eye and one gray eye,” she says, recalling how “I’m pretty hard core,” she says. “I’m a tough chick and shooting season nine in Chicago this April. used the company’s cabinets when she crashed her own Las striking and beautiful he looked to her that afternoon, I can handle my own. But when it comes to animals, any In addition to working on Kitchen Crashers, Alison Vegas kitchen recently. despite the fact that he was cold, emaciated, hungry and animals in need, it melts my heart. It makes me feel so maintains her interior design business and recently Besides her professional accomplishments and accolades had clearly suffered neglect from living on the streets. human. It’s a love that’s unconditional.” designed her second furniture collection with Wicker Park- received over the years, including being recognized as one Once the dog was in a safe spot, she immediately called Alison considers Paula Fasseas, founder and chair of based Interior Define. A sofa and chair she designed are of Crain’s Chicago 40 Under 40, how she spends her very PAWS Chicago and begged them to help. PAWS Chicago, an inspiration for working toward making currently available on the showroom’s floor. limited free time means just as much to her. She only aligns Alison waited for PAWS Chicago’s rescue transport to Chicago a No Kill city and educating people when it comes Interior Define reached out to Victoria when they were herself with two charities: PAWS Chicago and Habitat for arrive. Domer affectionately licked the rescue worker Jorge’s to spaying and neutering their pets. seeking someone with expertise on furniture design for the Humanity because she wants to feel like she’s making a real hand before he jumped into the car to get warm. And, then, Alison may work on others’ homes on a daily basis and her local Chicago market. difference and not spread herself too thin. Alison says she lost it. home may be where her heart is – but that’s only because “I know what people want, and I know what’s missing out Alison has been a supporter of PAWS Chicago for 10 years, “I could not keep myself together,” she says. “Even though that’s where her dogs are waiting for her at the end of her there in the industry, so it was very easy for me to create, volunteering, helping host events, and encouraging friends I knew he was safe, I was bawling. I was so depressed by his workday. She shares her home with a Westin Terrier named and also create based on Chicago,” says Alison, referring to to get involved and attend events or foster pets whenever condition and what he lived through, but so happy at the Wesley and a Maltese named Kennedy. She calls them her life. the need to be mindful of smaller and tighter spaces and possible. She even considered starting a similar shelter in same time.” “There is nothing like coming home, especially in the designing with apartments in mind. Las Vegas. And then, the pit bull Domer came into her life in The following day, Domer found a loving foster that business that I’m in, to have the loyalty of your dogs – you “When you’re working with smaller spaces, you want that restaurant parking lot and her appreciation for PAWS would eventually become his permanent home. cannot explain it,” she admits. “You’re on the road, you’re to make sure that everything is a conversation piece,” she Chicago’s work escalated. “Since that day [Domer was rescued], there is nothing I stressing out, all I want to do is walk in and have them jump adds. “To be able to swivel and look at the kitchen or swivel can do to repay PAWS,” says Alison. That experience proved on me. They’re the one real thing and one real constant and look at the living room and really make it not just about THE DAY IT ALL CHANGED FOR DOMER (AND ALISON) to Alison just how much the organization believes in, and happiness in my life.” g the furniture, but also open up conversation with the piece.” Alison could not fathom leaving the dog behind. “He carries out, its mission.
26 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 27 ALISON’S PICKS HOT FOR THE HOME 1. PET PORTRAITS BY ELIZA ROSEN Chicago-based Eliza Rosen’s gift is not just being able to use paint brushes well, it is her ability to take a pet’s personality and make it come to life on paper. Through her company, Eliza Rosen Illustration, she works directly with her clients to design custom art pieces that highlight their pets’ true personality in a whimsical, completely one-of-a kind fashion. Clients send a well-lit photo of their pet and share a bit about his or her personality before she begins on the first stroke. By the end, clients have an 8” x 10” piece of art, printed on heavy weight, premium archival paper, making it easy to add their own personal touch with a frame. Add a set of 10 correspondence cards featuring the pet portrait for $22 more. ELIZAROSEN.COM, $150 FOR ONE PET; $200 FOR TWO PETS
2. V-HIGH LOUNGE It’s the kind of thing you might expect to see in The Jetsons home. The V-High Lounge, part of the new Vesper V-line, has a modern, curved design and includes a soft cushion made of 1 faux fur. Although made with our feline friends in mind, I’m told even their canine friends are welcome at this elegant rest stop. Just released this spring, it’s available at independent pet retailers throughout Chicago and suburbs. USA.HAGEN.COM, $64.99
3. ALOTA DOGS PET BOWL A personalized 3 pet bowl is a nice touch in any home, even if your pet can’t read. Surburban Chicago-based The Stationery 2 Studio offers a host of personalized items, including the Alota Dogs Pet Bowl (don’t let the name fool you, it can be used for any type of pet that drinks from a bowl), which can be customized using almost two-dozen font choices. The fact that it’s also made of ceramic makes is harder for spills to occur from accidentally bumping. THESTATIONERYSTUDIO.COM, $38
4. LEELOO CAT SCRATCHER San Fran- cisco-based P.L.A.Y. (Pet Lifestyle and You) designs eco-friendly and durable pet bedding and toys that are stylish for owners while safe for pets, and healthier for our planet. We’re coveting its Leeloo Cat Scratcher for its sleek infinity shape. When not in use as a scratching post 4 or napping haven, it looks like a piece of art. It’s both good looking and supports a cat’s natural scratching behavior. Currently available at local boutiques around the city. Proud supporter of PAWNATURALS.COM/PETPLAY.COM, $39 PAWS Chicago 5. DOZER DONUT BED Pets need their own space, even when it seems they already own the joint. Give them a place they can claim completely their own like the stylish Dozer Donut Bed by Chicago-based PetEgo, known for its high design pet accessories. The Dozer Donut round 5 bolster bed lets your pet curl up to take a nap but also looks adorable in any home décor. It comes in three sizes and the pillow cover is removable and machine washable, making clean up a breeze. PETEGO.COM, $62-134
28 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 29 BATHROOM Wellness Products Picks TOOTHPASTE Some Dr. Barbara Royal, veterinarian at Royal Treatment Veterinary Center toothpastes contain xylitol, recommends these products to help keep your pet safe and healthy. PROTECT YOUR PET which is extremely toxic to cats and dogs. Xylitol is Avoid these common household risks also used in some sugar-free gums and candies. Be sure to by Amy Williams Bernstein keep these where pets can’t get to them.
Cats and dogs are naturally curious, which can lead to trouble. “As you MEDICATIONS Don’t animal-proof your home, remember that their sense of smell is so much leave medicines out. Clean better than ours,” cautions Dr. Barbara Royal, veterinarian at Royal up any spilled medicines immediately. Treatment Veterinary Center. Here’s a room-by-room guide to making your home safe for your pets. TOILET PAPER Some pets eat toilet paper and other cotton products, which can cause an obstruction in the intestines. If you can’t keep these products away from your pets, keep SIMPLEHUMAN 45-LITRE GRANNICK’S BITTER APPLE VETRI-SCIENCE LABORATORIES bathroom doors closed to RECTANGULAR STEP CAN TASTE DETERRENT VETRI REPEL SPRAY keep pets out. A simple slide lock on the lid keeps Apply this bitter-tasting liquid to This natural flea and tick repellent is pets out of this trash can, no matter electrical cords, furniture, or anything made from essential oils that mask how alluring the contents. It also has you want to keep your pet from the scent of animals’ skin, so fleas and BEDROOM an extra-strong pedal mechanism chewing. Grannick’s has different ticks aren’t attracted. Since it doesn’t to keep the lid opening and closing versions for cats and dogs, and you can contain any synthetic chemicals or toxic smoothly even with heavy kitchen use. choose from a dabber top or spray. WINDOWS Tie up long ingredients, it’s safe if pets lick it off. cords on window drapes or $45 AT SIMPLEHUMAN.COM $6.49 FOR 8-OZ DABBER TOP $22.20 FOR 16 OZ AT WAG.COM blinds. Puppies and cats are FOR CATS AT PETCO.COM especially at risk of getting tangled up and strangled.
CORDS Protect electrical cords from being chewed to prevent electrocution or burns. Consider flexible protective cord covers that keep cats away from the cord.
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PLANTS Make sure your house plants and flower arrangements aren’t toxic. You can find a list of KITCHEN TRASH CANS Invest avoid the stove and oven. dangerous plants by going in covered trash cans and Use a spray bottle to to pawschicago.org/toxic. recycle bins. “People say, discourage them from FOOD Some people ‘But my dog never gets exploring those areas. REMOTE CONTROLS foods are toxic to into the trash,’” says Dr. Put remote controls away. pets, including onions Royal. “But there could CLEANERS Keep “We touch food and then (especially for cats), be that one time that cleaning products stored we touch the remote, and chocolate, coffee, grapes there’s bacon grease on away and use natural we don’t realize it might and raisins. To avoid top of coffee grounds.” surface cleaners. “Cats smell good,” says Dr. Royal. accidentally giving your and dogs lick the pads Dogs who chew on these can pets food that will harm COUNTERS of their feet, so they can ingest small plastic parts or them, clean up food spills Cats that ingest the chemicals,” be exposed to battery acid. immediately and don’t like to jump on counters says Dr. Royal. feed them table scraps. should be trained to
30 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 31 5 6 7 8 FUR 1 Tim & Jessica Canning 9 10 with Brewer 2 Co-Chairs Jake & BALL Stephanie Henry and 1 Murray & Anne Marie Peretz with homeless dogs 3 James & Bonnie Spurlock 4 Fur Ball emcee Lisa Dent 5 Ann Lurie & Mark Muheim 6 Paul Harvey, Jr. & Dina Kinnan 7 Raj Fernando and 2 Mayari Pritzker 8 Canine Guest 11 9 Honorary Chairs Janice ON NOVEMBER 14, 2014 The gala featured a rousing & Philip Beck with 3 Henry & Betsy PAWS Chicago hosted the 13th appearance by Smashing Pump- Annual Fur Ball at The Drake kins’ frontman Billy Corgan. 10 Paula Fasseas and Presenting As a dedicated supporter of Smashing Pumpkins’ Hotel, co-chaired by Stephanie frontman Billy Corgan PAWS Chicago’s work, Corgan & Jake Henry and Anne Marie Sponsors hit the auction block to offer a 11 Robert Sherman & Barbara & Murray Peretz. Honorary 12 Bradford, Presenting once-in-a-lifetime, music lov- Chairs Janice & Philip Beck Sponsors A. Marek er’s dream experience with a Fine Jewelry were celebrated for their com- personal, in-home Smashing 12 Cheri Lawrence and mitment in helping save the Pumpkins concert for 20. In Auctioneer David Goodman lives of homeless pets. addition to remarkable vaca- of Auction Results tion destinations, sports pack- 4 The event was attended by Honorary Chairs Bid to Save Lives Donors more than 750 people and 275 ages and a fine wine collection, Janice & Philip Beck Medicine for Kittens pets, and was presented by A. one of the highlights of the evening was a bid to sponsor Co-Chairs Stephanie & Jake Henry ($30,000) Marek Fine Jewelry, Chopper and Anne Marie & Murray Peretz Bonnie & James Spurlock SAVE PAWS Chicago’s next trans- Trading and the Drake Hotel. port van. These vans will be Auction Chairs Kimberly Gleeson Medicine for Puppies THE Dogs enjoy the festivities with utilized to take homeless dogs and Cheri Lawrence ($25,000) Janice & Philip Beck DATE their owners, from walking and cats from high kill shelters Jewelry Raffle donated the red carpet to dancing late to PAWS Chicago’s Medical by A. Marek Goshwara Moonstone Spay/Neuter Support 14th Annual into the night. Center every day. g Teardrop Cage Earrings with 1.45 ($20,000) Fur Ball diamond carats Raj Fernando Nancy & Michael Timmers November 13, 2015
Gold Benefactors Carol & Dennis Markos Benefactors Judith & Howard Tullman Elaine Markoutsas & Jimmy Chaos Charles Leroux Claire Demos Photography Business Valuation Group, Inc McKinsey & Company Bernardi Securities, Inc. Heather & Mark Yeager Emily & Andy Mullen DJ D. Jones Morgan Stanley The Cotto Family In Honor of Eli’s Cheesecake Rita & John Canning Barbara & Richard Rinella Platinum Benefactors Petco Foundation Alfredo Cotto Patrons Rosemary Fanti Pam & Ed Carey Dr. Steve Stryker & Gary Poppins Popcorn Brenda & Jack Pickleman The Marchetti Family The Honorable William J. Bauer Deborah & Bruce Crown Dr. & Mrs. Kurt Miller Winnetka & Patricia Spratt Andrea Schwartz Alicia Halloran Robert & Mayari Pritzker Abbot Downing & Barbara Bradford & Susan & Michael Frank Animal Hospital Renata & Robert Block J. Patrick Welch Jonny Blackstone Productions more Cupcakes Pat Garrison Family Foundation Noah’s Ark Pet Supply Jennifer Burg Wells Fargo Private Bank Robert Sherman SF Foundation Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures John & Carol Walter Northern Trust Chicago Veterinary Emergency Décor Sponsor | Kehoe Designs Paradise 4 Paws Bartlit Beck Herman Paula & Peter Fasseas Family Foundation Walfish Family Anne Pramaggiore & Specialty Center Pixuru Palenchar & Scott LLP Anne Marie & Shari & Keith Johnson Walton Street Capital, L.L.C. The Professionals Moving Kimberly Gleeson Media Sponsor | SPLASH - A Rich Chen Photography CHICAGO SUN-TIMES.com PUBLICATION Sound Investment Linda & Charlie Johnston Julie & Lawrence Weisler Specialists, Suzanne Prysak Suzie & Ross Glickman Janice & Philip Beck Murray Peretz Mitch Serrano & Dr. Mark Fritsch Colleen & Joseph Grosz Sparenga Photography Ann Lurie Special Thanks Spoken Four Maria & Bill Smithburg Karen & Fritz Henderson Grand Benefactors Auction Results Sutton Studios The Lynne Cooper BMO Private Bank Bonnie & James Spurlock Steven P. Kent River Branch Capital 32 / PAWSCHICAGO Auctions By Cellular Terlato WinesPAWS InternationalCHICAGO / 33 Harvey Foundation Merrick Pet Car, Inc. Lynne Styles Cheri Lawrence Cetaphil Wahl Clipper Corporation Joanna Mallers Thompson Coburn Christine & John Mallul animal magnetism
Animal Welfare Leadership Award Recipients Cook County Commissioner Alderman Joe Moreno, 1st Ward John Fritchey Alderman Ameya Pawar, 47th Ward City Clerk Susana Mendoza Alderman Scott Waguespack, Cari Meyers, Founder of the 32nd Ward Puppy Mill Project
Nearly 500 animal lovers and their canine companions rang in the first day of spring by celebrating homeless pets at the sold out 9th Annual PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism event, held Friday, March 20 at Venue One. The evening was emceed by 103.5 KISS-FM’s morning host, Fred, and co-chaired by HGTV and DIY Network’s Alison Victoria and Professional Board member Lex Cisler. This dog-friendly event was presented by The Professionals Moving Specialists and proceeds raised will help fund critical life-saving programs for homeless animals.
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PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS Melissa & Michael Canning, Business Valuation Group, Inc., Pam & Ed Paula & Peter Fasseas, Carey, Wanda Laszcz & Michael Cora, Poncho, PALMco Energy Inc., Nancy & Michael Timmers, Alison Victoria
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34 / PAWSCHICAGO MEDIA SPONSOR | SPLASH - A CHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 35 SUN-TIMES.com PUBLICATION Pinscher she has been fostering THE THREE-STEP for a few weeks. “When PLAN I’m there to watch him, I can interrupt unwanted behaviors. When I can’t, I crate him.” At first, she crated him even when she was going to step out of the room for a minute, but she has gradually 1 given him a little more freedom. THINK AHEAD
Having a well-mannered dog begins before you even have the 3 OBEDIENCE IS dog. “Where people go wrong COMMUNICATION is they let the dog set the rules,” BE CONSISTENT The most essential says Harris. “Instead, before you tool for teaching your find your dog, decide what kind dog is an obedience of behavior you want.” Harris “If you want consistent results, class. “Obedience is suggests talking to a PAWS Chicago you have to have consistent communication,” says adoption expert. “They can help behavior management,” says Harris. “It teaches the dog you decide what you want in a dog,” Harris. For example, if you relax to understand what you’re she says. the rules when company comes asking them to do.” This Before your new pet arrives, dog- over, letting the dog jump on the foundation gives your dog proof your house to remove temp- couch or take food from the table, the skills he needs to learn PETIQUETTE tations. “So many problems can be he’ll continue to behave this way. any kind of behavior. fixed by not letting them start in It’s better to put him in a crate the first place,” says Harris. Keep or another room than to have to Three steps to a well-mannered dog shoes in the closet, don’t leave food change bad behaviors later. on the counter, and keep garbage by Amy Williams Bernstein cans tightly closed. Use baby gates and close doors to areas you want to be off-limits to your dog. LEARNING CHARLIE, A TWO-YEAR-OLD GERMAN listen to commands. At the park, she SHEPHERD, BULLY BREED MIX “HAS growled and snapped at other dogs. TOGETHER A GREAT SPIRIT AND PERSONALITY,” Charlie had been to an obedience class, These days Charlie is much calmer says Melissa Footlick, who adopted but “we weren’t as committed to the and able to focus on commands. Charlie with her fiancé David Blake at training,” says Footlick. Now, she and But obedience training didn’t just the PAWS Chicago Lincoln Park Adoption Blake realized they had to do something help Charlie learn to listen to com- Center last summer. “She was the life of about Charlie’s behavior. mands—it also taught Footlick and the party,” says Footlick. “At the park, all They enrolled Charlie in a PAWS obe- her fiancé handling skills. “Train- the dogs wanted to play with Charlie.” dience class with Joan Harris, Director of 2 ing is just as important for adopters PAWS CHICAGO Then Charlie suffered an accident Canine Training and Behavior, and also MANAGE as for dogs,” says Harris. TRAINING CENTER while playing in a backyard. She got a began private in-home training. Footlick says the most surprising PAWS Chicago offers a range stick embedded in her side and had to “Obedience training is the foundation BEHAVIORS discovery has been that training is of training classes, from Polite have it surgically removed. After the that helps dogs learn desired behavior,” fun. “I’ve bonded with Charlie, and and Playful Puppy to Basic incident, some new troubling behaviors says Harris. A commitment to obedience it’s stimulating to her.” g Obedience to Agility. emerged, and some already existing training is key, but there is plenty you Begin managing behaviors ones got worse. can do to improve your dog’s behavior immediately so they can’t turn At home, Charlie was easily startled in your own home. In fact, teaching your into bad habits. Harris uses the Visit pawschicago.org and fearful of unknown objects. On dog manners in the home can be broken Charlie practices example of Pilot, a Doberman /training to see class walks, she pulled on the leash and didn’t down to a simple three-step plan. obedience training. details and register.
36 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 37 on a one-lane dirt road.” Galaxy said. “Although human drivers Practical Catification might have roadside etiquette, cats rarely do.” Galaxy catifies his 500-square-foot home Features of a well-planned superhighway include ample lanes to accommodate the traffic of multiple cats; on/off ramps to allow for access and provide escape routes; and destinations or rest stops to Jackson give cats good reason to use the highway. But what if you build a super- Galaxy’s highway, and it doesn’t solve the issues you were trying to Before you conclude that Catification address? Especially when work- sounds great, but is only for big homes ing in new spaces or with new Guide to with big budgets, hold on and see how cats, it’s tough to know who Split-level dining Galaxy and Benjamin were able to catify may be more of a tree dweller If you live with both cats and dogs, as Galaxy’s tiny, 500-square-foot guest than a cave dweller. Galaxy does, it may be necessary to house in Los Angeles, where he lived Galaxy recommends keeping separate them at meal times. Galaxy with his three cats, Velouria, Chuppy, your design open and flexible and Benjamin built feeding areas into CATIFICATION and Caroline, and his dog, Rudy. while you figure out the indi- their highway plan. They used the top vidual and communal needs of of the bookshelf in the living room as by Danielle Gordon “I walked into this space and immedi- your cats. “It goes to show you the cats’ feeding area, and added a ately panicked,” Galaxy said. “My cats that Catification is a journey set of pet stairs to help the older cats have extremely big personal space not a destination; the space reach the space. An eating area for the bubbles and needed enough room WHY CAN’T CATS JUST environment, Galaxy says. behavioral problems. ture of a Catification plan, as well as the process need to dog was added to the lower level. to get away from each other.” Galaxy HAPPILY SIT ON A COUCH And you can accommodate So how do you help a cat according to Galaxy: “A be given the room to breathe and Benjamin first had to identify the WITH THE REST OF US a cat’s need to run, climb, move from hiding out of cat superhighway is a path as the inhabitants cross their “traffic flows” within this small space, AND FEEL COMFORT- perch and relax using design fear to becoming a confident that allows cats to navigate challenge lines and become taking special note of “hot spots” where ABLE? Why do we need elements that make both bush, beach or tree dweller? a room without touching more and more confident.” g conflicts may occur. Once Galaxy and to adapt our environment you and your cat happy. Through “Catification,” ac- the ground. This is the key Benjamin had identified the areas of for them? There are various loca- cording to Galaxy. to creating good traffic flow concern, it was time to start mapping It’s all about understand- tions where particular cats You need to create an and providing your cat with out an orderly traffic flow that would ing how a cat sees the may feel more confident and environment where your access to the vertical world.” work for the felines and their canine and world, according to feline comfortable. A “Bush Dwell- cat feels both comfortable But before you jump into human companions. behaviorist Jackson Galaxy, er” keeps it on the down low. and self-assured. Catifica- building your superhigh- host of Animal Planet’s My They are not hiding, but tion can reduce stress for way, Galaxy and Benjamin Galaxy and Benjamin developed Cat From Hell. In the book they prefer being somewhat all humans and animals suggest you first identify the multiple lanes to optimize traffic flow. CATIFICATION: Designing a out of view. The “Beach involved: “You allow the “traffic flows” within your Taking a break They integrated the floor, sofa and Happy and Stylish Home for Dweller” is comfortable in territory to become his ally. current space, taking special Galaxy and Benjamin strategically ottoman, and two levels of shelves into Your Cat (and You!), Galaxy more open spots. And then You add features that allow note of “hot spots,” where placed scratching surfaces, cat beds their design, pointing out that since and coauthor Kate Benjamin there’s the “Tree Dweller,” your cat to move around conflicts or other behavioral Adapted from and toys along the superhighway, your cats are probably going to use your explain: “In nature, cats are hanging out somewhere in with confidence first in his problems may occur. Some CATIFICATION: Designing providing spots where a cat could furniture as a traffic lane, why not plan nowhere near the top of the vertical space of a room ‘comfort zones,’ and then, specific red flags to keep in a Happy and Stylish Home stop for a scratch, a nap or just some for it? the food chain. Your little like a leopard in a tree. over time, encourage him to mind are ambush zones and for Your Cat (and You!) alone time. lion is trying to avoid being Galaxy cautions that “un- come out and join the rest dead ends, where cats can by Jackson Galaxy and “All these lanes incorporate both animal attacked while at the same confident” cats may end up of the world.” feel particularly threatened. Kate Benjamin with the WHAT YOU CAN DO use and human use; for instance, the time seeking out the perfect in similar spots, like under a Like any superhighway, permission of Tarcher, an Have you catified your home? desk is for Galaxy to work at, but it’s also spot from which to nab couch, but for very different the main goals are to imprint of Penguin Random Send us your stories and photos at HIGHWAY TO incorporated into the superhighway. her prey.” reasons. They are “trying maximize efficiency and House. Copyright 2014 [email protected], HARMONY The credenza holds the TV as well as the A cat should walk into a to disappear or get away.” minimize the possibility Jackson Galaxy and and they may be featured on the cats’ elevated feeding area. The sofa and room and be confident and Unconfident cats tend to be Planning out a “cat super- for collision: “Cats shouldn’t Kate Benjamin. PAWS Chicago web site or furniture are part of the superhighway, comfortable in owning his more stressed and may have highway” is the main fea- have to compete for space in a future publication. too.” Benjamin said.
38 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 39 Because Every Dog Is A Champion. MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES Especially Yours. PAUL LUTTER Introducing Leaving a Legacy for the Animals Technology-Based
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UrbanPooch_PAWS Ad_3.875x10.5_v2.indd 1 5/13/15 9:37 PM MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES In Memory of Gifts made between August 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 in memory of the following people Sarah Goldberg Adrienne Adams Audrey Dann by Peter Frank Geraci by Pat Geraci The Law Office of William by Pat Parrington and Paula Fasseas J. Factor, Thomas and Sarah Goldberg by Abigail Donna Nolfi, Tom Kehoe, Marina M. Adams by Dante by Jane Rivera and Philip Perkins, Alice Wallis L. Weinper, Wendy Elizabeth Drigotas, Alyssa Vanbuskirk, Allan and Johnson and Wendy Walsh Peterson, Anne Sherman Mary K. Davis by Harriet Wulfstat, Allen and and Jeff Laufenberg, Beth Judith Rudhman Jan Lev, Amy and Tyler Lennie Greenberg by Ora Kohl, C. and Rob Schuldt, Dunaway, Andrew Connor, Reynolds and Curt Roberts Carla Fabbri, Catherine William De Frise by Anna and Norman Berger, Meeker, Daniel Donnelly, Harriet McSweeney Anne & Kyle Rockey, Ariana Gerald Groeck by David Goldman, Dusan and Tyler Mongerson Gonzalez, Assurance Kathryn Giangiorgi & Stefica Matic, Jeffrey Agency, Berger Newmark & Bakker, Joe Urwitz, Joel Roxanne Lyn DeStefano Fenchel PC, Betsy Gidwitz, Charlotte Grove of Michaels, Kim and William by Amy Rzepka Beverly and Paul Jacobson, York, PA by Lucy Kron Butler, Laura Kastelic, Billow Butler & Co, LLC., Lisa Linsky, Matthew Teresa M. Devlin by Bobbi Zabel, Bozena & Marianne Gruber by Sarah Goldberg rescued her two dogs, Daisy Levin, Matthew Renaud, Lorrie Penfield, The Mariola Lenartowicz, Brad Eileen Hallahan and for Sony, Taco Bell, Budweiser and Subaru, among others. Michael McMillan, Myra Employees of Bethany & Jan Silverberg, Brita Oxford Instruments and Bucket, when she was working as an actor In California, she rescued Daisy, a 50 pound terrier mix and Stephen Pavlick, Village and Joshua Decker Miller, Carleen and Daniel Paul Hamburger, Stephen Murdock, Cindy and Andrew Dr. Joani Gudeman by in California. She was committed to these dogs, that was very protective of Sarah. One day, when Sarah was & Shelia Miller, Stuart Isabel Dickstein by Aver, Cindy, Sassy and Ms. Gianna McCarthy McCrary and Nancy David and Arden Brenner Ken Haut, Clarize Ditching, IN MEMORY OF going to the ends of the earth to care for them. walking Daisy in Santa Monica, she passed a pet adoption Davis, Gridley Family Constance B. Lohr, Cynthia Dr. Arthur Heath by and William Krucks Kathryn “Kay” Diegel & Kyle Leonard, Cyrus Latimer Levay Fyock LLC JOYCE HERDLISKA service set up on a busy corner. There she saw a little white by Joan Fenstermacher and Marguerite Freidheim, Marina Markovich and Wendy Rochlin Dan and Danielle Perper, Joyce Herdliska by Ann After a courageous battle with Her first rescue, when she was about eight years old, was terrier mix. The woman running the service said that if Sarah Adams by Elizabeth Soehn Daniel and Carol Goldberg, and Thomas Shannon Wes Dixon by Peter and Denise Crangle and Paula Fasseas Daniel Rosenthal, David and cancer, one of PAWS Chicago’s a cat she named Tootsie. On a trip to Wisconsin, her family liked the little dog, she should adopt her right away because Alex Anagnostopolous Diane Sigman, David and by Peter and Barbara Max Higgins by dedicated volunteers, Joyce stopped at a farmstand. Sarah ran into the barn and a few they were running out of space at the shelter. Sarah did, Brian Doyle by Narcisa Budworth, David Ellen Diamond Fritsch and Julie Hartin John Sullivan J. Neutz, David Wilburn, Herdliska passed away on Denise Nadeau and John minutes later, emerged with a little kitten–black with a white and named her Bucket. Bucket is recognizable because she Carolyn Bann by Carolyn Hoelter by Virgil and Ethel Dreiling Probasco, Donna McKinney, Melanie Rowe October 16, 2014. Formerly of forehead–cradled in her arms. The farmstand’s owner said sports a Mohawk. Daisy and Bucket spent many happy years Mari Howards by Connie Dreiling Elaine Cizner, Ellis & Linda Rosenzweig, Helaine and Sioux City, Iowa, Joyce came Betty Barth by Austin Hudson-LaPore that the kitty’s mother had been killed in the parking lot, and in Santa Monica. Several years ago, Daisy came down with B. Raymond Druian Ronald Schreiber, Irwin by Gregg LaPore to Chicago as an RN and later William E. Woodrich by Joan Mann Benuk, James Perlman, Sarah could have her. The plan was that Sarah could keep the kidney cancer. She was successfully operated on, but then she Janine and Jeffrey Esser, worked as a Senior Director Linda Becke by Carolyn Shifra Karkomi by Peter Bruce Duchossois Jason DeJonker, Jean and and Paula Fasseas cat for two weeks. But Tootsie rapidly became a member of lost her sight, had difficulty walking and, when she lost her and Michael Dailey by Leslie Carlstead Matt Thomases, Jesse at Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the family until, at the ripe age of 19, Tootsie passed on while appetite, Sarah knew it was time to put her to sleep. Bucket Eleanor Bell by Ricki Johnson, Jim and Lauren Fran Karp by Advocate 35 years. and Robert Herling Barbara Ehlert by Whitehurst, Joan Allen, Marketing and Consulting, curled up in Sarah’s lap. survives, and is a source of memory and smiles every day for Gertraud Ehlert John & Richard Kohn, Joy Betsy and Jack Karp and Mary Ann Bell by & John O’Malley, Judy Robert and Geri Friedman After her retirement in 2007, After college, Sarah decided to move to California to pursue Sarah’s parents, Judy and Bill Goldberg. Tracie and Steven Bell Alfred G. and Eleanor L. and Bill Goldberg, Judy Erickson by Susan A. Carr and P.D. Block, Ken D. Michelle Kaufman by Joyce became a Dog Town a career in acting. She earned her SAG card, and over the next Sarah Goldberg was a talented actor whose dazzling smile Bruce Berg by Haut, Kimberly Marie and Nancy and Michael Timmers Sherris Cummins Dorothy Erickson George Ruhana, Kimberly volunteer at PAWS Chicago 15 years – until her sudden and untimely death – appeared and raspy voice lit up a room. Her pets throughout her life by Patricia Rafferty McDonald, Lesley Young, John Kelly by Amsted where she enthusiastically Jack Boscutti by Linda and Bob Mendelson, Industries Incorporated, in numerous TV shows, movies and commercials. She had were a complete source of happiness for her. Wally & Joan Salberg Chris Fendick by Lisa McIafferty, Lois Anne L. Bettis, Boyle & walked dogs, trained volunteers been a biology major in college, but instead of becoming a In honor of Sarah’s love and commitment to animals, her Halina Baruffi and Family Zoller and Jim Mills, Feinberg, Janice and Steven Naida Brewer by and Anonymous Lou Chronowski, Marcia Austin and Jeanne Yohn and made adoption follow- parents and her brother, Bradley, and his family have set up Jean Pollard Kapa-Anderson, Margaret doctor in real life, she played one on TV, most prominently Mona Ferguson H. Lawrence, Margie and Carol Kinsella and Jimmy up calls. Joyce’s enthusiasm on 7th Heaven where she was the daughter of a Rabbi, who a fund in her memory. Howard Burks by LaDonna by Diana Role Kevin Stineman Charitable Kinsella by Donald Tanski and sunny personality were and Dave Sawyier and The Fund, Mariele & Robin Teddie Ferguson McBride, Marna Fainman Zachary Henry contagious. People were married the oldest son of an open-minded Pastor who taught Sidley Austin Foundation by Diana Role Goldwin, Maryanne Kokomoor by Dr. and naturally drawn to her and tolerance and acceptance. She also appeared on Judging Amy, Donations can be made to the Sarah Goldberg Katie Calhoun by Savo, Maura Semmes, Mrs. Frank Kokomoor Kay Nunnally Cynthia Fesanco- Melissa Schachter, became her long term friends. House, Without a Trace and other shows. She landed movie Memorial Fund at pawschicago.org/sarahgoldberg. Corzine by Joanne Meryl & Jeanne Haber, Frederick L. Kores, Leslie Cervantes Rosenbush, Michael Michael Arizzi, Michael D. Jr. by Andrew Agostini, roles in Jurassic Park III and Training Day. She did commercials by Jean Kralka Pizzuto and Tim Corzine Miselman, Mike & Margo Cataldo Family Enterprises, Oberman, Mr. & Mrs. Dana Mikstay, Edward Joyce was recognized by PAWS Mary Katharine Challman Wayne Fickinger by Robert Hartson, Patricia & Imperatore, Hostmark twice as Volunteer of the Year (Katsie) by Jeanne LaDuke Charles Aschauer, Jr., Richard Schnadig, Patricia Hospitality Group, Ilene Diana Podolsky, Geraldine Ball, PEAK6 Investments, Ross, J.L. Woode, Lauren and once as Volunteer of the Sara Chapman by Sara’s McAuliffe, Glen Rosenblum, Robert McBride, Ronald Agostini, Margaret Flynn Strays Foundation Joan Frazier, John and Salomon, Roslyn and Sam and Susan Wexler Mazzoni Month. In 2008 Joyce adopted Nancy Furr, Kathryn Mimi Grodzin, Ryan & Megan her dog, Fiona, from PAWS Marcie L. Chesin Hamann, Lois Heald, Sullivan, Sabrina Taylor, Lillian H. Koziol by by Gary Chesin Margaret Coladarci Sally and John Gardner, Joan Koziol and Julie whom she referred to as “the and Michele Lavin Sandy Frankenbush, Sarah & Robert Rutkowski Lisa Coole by Schwab, Sharon M. Rogers, love of her life.” Fiona now William Coole Alice Fischer by Phillip Kuhn by Mary Keck Shelley Elias, Shelli and Burt resides in a home with two Rosenberg, Shellye Harrell Clifford Wagner Alfredo Cotto by Jodi and Cassie Boots, Sherry other dogs from PAWS. Abudarham, Marco A. Robert Follmer by Peter Elmer Lewandowski and Paula Fasseas Koppel, Stacey & Robert Guitron, Mary Emmerick, Graves, Stephanie and by Lisa Foreman Max Schroeder, Melissa Joan Fon by Ivo Cozzini Allen Hochfelder, Stephen Joyce is truly missed by those Wheeler, Rachel & Jessica Schar, Stephen Josie Lewin by LaVelle, Renee Dryg and and Susan Neumer, Steven Rochelle Fisher whose lives she lovingly Thomas Chaderjian Robert Franklin by Mid- America Asset Management Myles, Steven Pearl, Gerlee Lodoirentsen touched. Katherine Crystal by Sue Hendrick, Sullivan by Khaliun Odgiiv Jacob Krugel-Lee Dave French by HS Class of 56, Susan & Amy Shanahan Fred Mardell, Susan and Joy Teresa Lyman Matthew Daley by Kris George Heisler, Susan and by The Helle Family Kridel, Sarah Begel, Chris James Geils by Constance Lawrence Aaron, Susan Sarah enjoying time with the loves of her life, Daisy and Bucket. Clasen, John Schomberg, and Anthony LaValle, Regenstein, Suzanne Michael D. Mahoney Shirley Webb, The Manley Deborah A. Geils, Gary Dickinson, Suzie Saxman, by Victoria Hollister Family and William Morgan Breit, Immediate Air The Eli’s Cheesecake Cargo Transit, Jeff Sode Company, The Joseph and and Elizabeth Ahlenius Bessie Feinberg Foundation,
42 / PAWSCHICAGO PAWSCHICAGO / 43 MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES Gifts made in memory of the following people continued Gifts made between August 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 in honor of the following people Joyce and Gordi Mash Arnold Payne by Denise Michelle R. Raduha Kira Simonian by Harry Marjorie Swift by Al White by Amy Dobrez by Mary Holewinski Dory and Dorothy, by David J. Raduha Ronald Kaufman Jeanne Aronson and A,B,C, and D Friendship Cara and Peter by Martha Beth DuVall Pat Garrison by The Desky Joan and Mal by Frank, Laurie, Linda Nancy and Linda Hensel Gary M. Wipperfurth by by Bridget Ozolins Debbie Herman by Evan DuVall Mrkvicka Giving Fund Ellen Hohos Nancy McConnell by Julia & Michelle Regutis Terry R. Riddle by Peter Ruth Slawik by David Five Seaons Tennis Team Simpson and Rita Wills and Paula Fasseas Pinkowski and Cindy Connie Tennyson by Chad and Sorina Vicky Cayetano by Dave Dvorak by Mary Ann Geissal Jennifer Johnson and Laura Pinkert by Laura S. Morrison, Frances Susan Tennyson Your Brother by Abernathey by Andrew Schumacher Linda Kuczka by Marjorie Krieger Bob Edwards by James Sandie McIlrath by Pinkert Revocable Trust Rita Sackar by Colleen Thiele and Thomas Diane Israel Elise Mae Hall Hurst and Claudia Sullivan Steve W. Brodt Ragland, Eva Laser, and Leslie Penna Catherine Trohman Cynthia Ceron by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tiffany Gibbs & Kevin Gwen Pippin by Jody Frank, Mary Olson, by Jeff Snell Wayne Zavislak by Sarah Ahlberg by Jeff Hoofmeister Edwards by Kristin Elbert Kendrigan by Robert Sean Johnson and Jessie Josephine Elizabeth Catherine Dauber Rhoda and Henry Frank, Martha Smith by John Hermann, Joe and Christine DiGangi Kabakoff and Katie Smith DeGrado by Rosalie Martin Mehoves by Richard S. Swoiskin, The Neal Bloomfield Winifred E. Uher by Dorothy Miller, Deborah Tara Chaill and Ana Paul H. 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O’Connor by Suskin, Jenner & Block, Darlene Strong by Aunt Joanne and Mary and David Canmann Thomas J. O’Connor LLP and Ronald Marmer Shelley Scott by Bob Trkovsky Mary Weghorst by Carole by James Madine Christy Tyler Photogaphy Lisette and Asher Diane Goldberg Hunckler Linda Saltzman and Edward Kwiatkowski by Melissa K. Bridges Falk by R Scott Falk by Shirley Hunckler Susan E. Jones by Mr. Bill Pajak by Erik Strang Anthony Quattrochi James Sunderland, Jeannine Bailey and Mrs. James Jones and Pamela Pajak by Gina Arnieri Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Sr. by Leslie Carlstead Florine S. (Faye) by David Smith Sal Cianciolo and Jamie Paula and Peter Becky Goldstein Pollack by Ann Pollack Weinstein by Poklop by Marilyn Cianciolo Fasseas by Paula Bork by Emily Novick Natacha Julmy Wilbur (Doc) Pal Frances Quirk by Perry Ellen Sutton by Michael Brown Sandy and Corey Baker by Tiffanie Gill by Janis Berman Michelini and Mary Darrow Karen Short by Carol Anne McMillen by Tricia Hofmann William Ciganek by Lily and Anna Feinerman Nicholas Goldstein Kyros Walker and Mr. Kathleen Michals by Alberto and Aimee by Monica Possekel and Mrs. Richard Levy Stacy Ballard by Paracchini, Amy Bluhm, Joan Von Leesen John Clark by Nancy Clark Andrew Kramer, Anne Nancy Gospo by Kaplan, Anthony and Marcel Digital Nidia Banuelos by Renee Clark by Cameron Hoban, Besty Carisa Banuelos Paul Schroeder and Dan Nickow, Breezy The Grays by Andrew Kraft Israelov, Britt, Robert, and Barry/Lesniak Family Barb Cooke by Jennifer Soudan, Christine Ken Greenwood and by Joleen Dimond Harriet Goldberg and Paul Hunter, Claire Beth Caldwell by Adler, Dawn Gord, Debbie Grace Geenwood Tori Bender by Vince Coraci by Shonfeld, Dolores Kohl, Grant Nachman Sylvia Manning Greta Zimmer, Griffin Sudha Gupta by Wallace, Jacqueline Kadin, Vishwanath Gupta Besh by Ramakrishnan Billy Corgan by Highland Jane Werman, Janet Balasubramanian Park Ford Lincoln Beatty, Jennifer Arra, Heather Hallack Jerome Sorkin, Jim Abrans, and Thomas Booker Bill and Dave by Nancy Cortes by John and Lynn Finneke, by Alexa Lim John Lynam Jennifer Long Joseph and Carolyn Duris, Joshua and Pamela Miller, Danielle Hamada Ava Blaugh by Anonymous Bruce and Deborah by Janet Hamada Crown by Bradley Crown Jospeh Reinstein, Juliana Thomas Blew by Gendelman, Julie Hills, Kate Harder by David Scherer Matt Daley by Rupal Mehta Karen Zucker, Kathleen Scullion, Lily Christopher, Leonard Harder Mr. and Mrs. Pete Dr. Rob Dann and Staff Lisa Kohl and Ricardo Garrett Harker by Robert Blohme by Robert by Rochelle Barrad Hornos, Meredith Lovell, Kabakoff and Katie Smith Kabakoff and Katie Smith Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Annarene Davis Greer Wedner, Phil Atteberry, Harp Burke Family by Sophia Bonaguini by Debra Wadman Robert and Heather Bartell, Kathleen Davidson by Anonymous Sarah Snyder, Sidney Kohl, Grandma and Stephanie and Dennis Billie Harrison by IN MEMORY OF JAMES ROBERT Vic Branstetter by Robert Grandpa De by Ellen Cohen, Steven Preston, Denise Bowles IN MEMORY OF JOEL T. CALLAHAN IN MEMORY OF JEFFERY STARZEC Kabakoff and Katie Smith Meents-DeCaigny Susan Felitto, Taft Lewis, GEILS Tim and Tracy Hedstrom, Jim Hauser and Patty Dr. David Brdecka Debbie, Peter, and Lola Tom and Georgie Geraghty by Walter Zegers by Ben & Kali Wolff by James Pszanka and William and Jody Savino Barbara Heidegger Brian and Alison Jessie Degrado and Sean David Fendick by by Randy Towry by Gary Lohman Johnson by Paul Tyma Michelle Horst Barbara Heller by IN HONOR OF LILY AND Michael Brickman Teresa Devlin by Wayne J. Fickinger by Elisbeth Heurtefeu by Jenifer Carnow Jennifer Grimes Liza McElroy, Penelope ANNA FEINERMAN Sullivan and Richard Mr. and Mrs. Heppner Tony and Maddie John Diekmann and Joel and Marilee Wehman by Erica Portnoy iHeartMedia Raising Awareness for Homeless Pets Britvec by R Scott Falk Klaff by Daniel Doerschner, Darren DeMatoff, Ed Kate Fitzgerald Gretchen Hoenecke by Robert Brizzolara Egan, Esther Fishman, by Beth Davis Meta and Richard Joutras In February 2014, iHeartMedia placed the spotlight on PAWS Chicago when it named by Carol Brizzolara James Lowers, Jennifer Lundal, Loren Girovich, Susan and Michael Frank Mitch Von Hoffmann the organization as a community not-for-profit partner. Through this grant, iHeart- Dr. P.J. Broadfoot, Martha Joa, Maureen De by Denise and Keith Morton by Debbie Meltzer DVM by Evan DuVall Matoff, Pamela Stella, Paul Media launched campaigns for PAWS Chicago, providing extensive pro bono airtime Belloni and Susan Linnell Ty & Diana Fujimura Jeffrey M. Holden Erin Brown by by Robert Kabakoff by Diana Role to inform the Chicagoland community about PAWS Chicago’s free and low-cost Lurie Jennifer Long Patricia Dietrich and Katie Smith by Susan Dietrich Karin Hollister by Mr. Spay/Neuter Clinic and extensive adoption programs. iHeartMedia radio talent also Michelle Bruenning by Robin Fulgencio by Honey, Gregory Anderson E.ON Climate & Renewables Cyndi Dobson by Vany, Henry/Joe, The came together at PAWS Chicago’s ‘12 Strays of Christmas’ open house to help adopters Walter Zegers Chua’s and The Martin’s Kevin and David Carl Bufalini by Jackson-Purpura by at our Lincoln Park Adoption Center find their perfect match. Kathleen Todd Emily Driscoll and Joyce Gallagher Kevin Poll and Jose Fleites Quincy by Amy Swano by Meg Hanley Jay Burghardt Audrey and Nina Chicago’s homeless animals would like to thank the iHeartMedia team for raising by Jody Hines Robin Dusek by Arthur J. Gallagher & Jacobs by Nina Jacobs Eugene Chen Co. by Tyson Smith awareness and helping to build a No Kill community. Michelle Calvanese Michael Jennings IN HONOR OF THE WEDDING OF and James Schroeder Kayla Dutton by Judy Gallo by by Pamela Jennings KENGO KAJI AND STEVE JUZWIK by Neil Burmeister and Maureen Rogan Cathy Schwak William Hamilton
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Gifts made in honor of the following people continued Gifts made between August 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 in memory of the following pets
Steve Juzwik & Kengo Lois LaCorte by Lenore McCarthy Brooke Patterson and Ricky Shorr by Nancy Timmers by Brooks Abby, CJ, FanToo, Chubby by Doris Cheung Lola by Elizabeth Rento Molly by Peter and Kaji by Charlton Harper Rosemary Scarpelli by Elizabeth Malloy Gatsby by Joseph Mareta Abbie Weisberg Dexter and Tricia Rooney George, Alber Paula Fasseas & Jeff Nearhoof, Chrysa Pyewacket, Molly, Daisy 3 and Blaze by Lonigan by Laura Czerniak, Craig Krenek, Coralie Lang by Sarah & Todd McClure Pat Pawlowski by Karen Short by Andrew Tobin by Bailey, Tiger, Bob, Max, Daniel J. Travanti Trust and Bob Watson Monty by Neil and Dawn & David Galea, Richard Lang by R Scott Falk Heather Oakes Lynn Pavalon Sadell Tobin Cody, Butch, Jack, Carol Ann Scott Deborah & Glen Mordecai, Purrl, Princess Leia, Daisy by Margie Alsip Lucibella Kasza Denise & Thomas Renville, Alex Lavery by Ray McKinnis and Dana Payne by Stephen Simon by Comptroller Judy Messi, Snickers, Sting, by Jill Kasza Moog by Robin Fellers Elki Yoshikawa, Enelsa Francine Smith Nancy Jo Scarborough James and Dana William Paradise Baar Topinka by Snowball, Tristan, Cricket Davis by Peter IN MEMORY OF Lopez, Fritz Allgaier, by David McKinnis Michael Frerichs Gracie, Seuss, Lilli, and Paula Fasseas LuLu by Jackie Tokarz Murphy Plotke by Matt Lawrence by Robert Jessie Pell and Maple Diana Smith by Hannah, Bowden, Matt and Plotke ERMA HANSON Georgianne and Joseph by Peter Madison by Jessica Brunner, James Rollins Kabakoff and Katie Smith Melissa & Keith by by Patricia Pell Joyce Wilkos Daniel R. Tuchscherer Mew, Bear, Cloud, Tango Davis May 10, 2001-Nov. 14, 2014 & Marvin Snow, Jennifer Emily G. Tedrowe by John Van Huis Brumby, Charlie, Kitty, and Paula Fasseas Brosche Nessie by Jean Sykora Goben, Joseph Sheridan, Karen P. Layng and Perak Family by Gina Smith by Robert Nubie, Crash, Walter, and Patricia Sternberg Family by James Pszanka Todd Michaels by Valerie Martin Kabakoff and Katie Smith Howard Tullman Lily, Oona, Maurice, Diablo Solorio Maggie by Ronald Kamish Joyce Neumeyer, Justin by Sasha Neir Noodles, Crackers, Torres, Kathleen & Michael CareFusion Foundation I at by Pearson and the Sophie, Gigi, Boo, Suki, “Erma, I love you so much and I miss Brian Lee by Lizzie The San Diego Foundation Murray and Annemarie John Smith by Robert Innovation Insights Team Luke, Harley, Katrina, Maude by Christine Tardio Munchkin and Manny Staff, Kathy & Joseph Dillon Kipping by and Charles Day, Douglas by the Michael Gidwitz you terribly. I miss your eyes, your Tomase, Keith Jackson & J. Ferrazza Peretz by Mr. and Kabakoff and Katie Smith Petunia, Buddy, Max, Michals Family by Mrs. Bruce Simons Sarah Tyler and P. Cody Debra Leon Tardio, Katherine and Robert Charitable Foundation Momoko Otsuka, Kevin Kris, Charlie, Ripken, Tardio and Susan Rashid soft fur, your tenderness and most J. Duffy, Kin Tso, Kyoko H. Neal Lenhoff Tim Kostelancik Lisa Smith by Phipps by Meron Hewis Tigger, Fizz, Chloe, Lila, by Lynn Hajduk Mollie Peskind by Herta Bernhard Dory Lou by Adam Kitty Officer by Peter of all your spirit. You’re with Gracie Yoshikawa and Yoshiaki Jack, Olive, Chaos, Boostrom Max Payne by and Paula Fasseas Ishiwata, Laura Lynn Louis Michelson by Linda, Dawn Peskind Sarah Tyler-Phipps Nala, Cookie, Murphy, Jaimee and Larry Levin Larry and Allie Orloff Lynn Smith by Robert by P. Cody Phipps Jane McLagan now, running again and using your Beese-Mandice, Maria Tigger, Maya, Kachina, Duffy Foley by Ollie by Oliver Haynold & John Ptak, Micaela F. by Gretchen K. Meyer Michael and Laura Kabakoff and Katie Smith Morgan, Miss Van, Max, new legs. Run, my little one, run Rebecca and Jason Pharo by Caroline Briggs Sue Valez by Alexandra Altman Maude by Peter and Gibson, Michael Gargano, Torti, Winston, Quincy Paula Fasseas Ollie, Freckles, Sox, Eileen Lewalski Miele by Ralph Miele Sher Smith by Robert Raymond Lacy Oliver, Rocky, Foster, like the wind, along the shores of Michael Jutovsky, Noriko & by Betty Gaynor Kim & Jerry Pohl by Kabakoff and Katie Smith Dusky Woldenberg Sammie and Max Masayuki Tsuchiya, Pamela Merlin, Fluff, Bailey, by Julie Shifrin Clover Mazzola by Samel Lewis Dr. Kurt and Julie Jackie & Steve Hirsh Caroline Vial and Robert Chloe, Sebastian, Turkey, Lake Michigan!” Pohl, Patrick Brunner, Dulce Lipnen by Miller by Mr. and Barbara A. Smith by Peachey by Anonymous by Holly Ronzi Paul and Ellen Brunner, Luke, Velvet, Archie, Emma Ahlberg Opie Rosen by Michelle Laiss Mrs. Howard Miller Katie Pollak by Vicky Chioris Smith and Carmen, Cade, Barkley, Love, Mom Rhonda Krienheder, Rita Eric Kincaid David Byron Smith Michael Vick by B Gregory by Marc Matlin Missy Bloom Kreml Kelly Hondru Bakewell, Rosemary & by Julia Moe, Kitty, and Mick by Barbara B. Kreml Anna Little Dr. Kurt Miller by the and Daria Fedoriw by Blum Animal Hospital Keith Kremkau, Satsuki & Baldridge and Lorrie Little Trott Family Foundation Robert and Karen Ms. Gita Sobti and Emma by Christine and Oz Allen Spurgeon Kazuyuki Toriyama, Sharon Andrew Atkinson Mitzi by Catherine Wolf by Devon Spurgeon Principali by Edward Dyer Mr. Bikram Saggoo Dick Wake by Brady Abraham by Amy Swano & James Unti, Susan and Heather Livertoski Tom Mills and Ruth by Vin Talwar and Jolie Freeman John Delapa, Susan and and Brad Oedzes Lara, Brad Wolf, Sean James Pszanka by Emmett Henkel by Erin Roger Buck, Therese and Alexander by McInerney and Jill Toth by Scott Pearson and Kristin Judge, Kris Kathleen Grube Ryder and Cooper Cara Wallace by Claudia Kleemann Douglas Hustis, Thomas and Katie Lowes, Phil Spector by the Weinger/ Bruce Wallace F. McCarthy, Timothy & Avery Longdon by Addie Reinckens, John and Phil Raskin by Gail Spector Foundation Erma by Linda Hanson Mary Ann Teister, Yukihiko Amber by Kathleen Surber, Alex Millunchick, Annette Freeman, Chris Pierce, Mary Ring, Cindy Warner by Carey Plock Ito and Namiko Yamazaki Andrew and Taunya Matthew Costerisan Sterling-McCarthy Abbie Price Erma by Peter and Bell and Nellie Ranum, Paula Fasseas Reback, Beverly Sklar, Rick and Anne McGrath, and Sarah Cutrara by Alex Kitchie Karen Kabakoff by Robert Angels and Tippy Bruce Marx, Christa Nick, Jessica Rickert, Dan Anthony Wedyck Dougherty by Mr. and Kabakoff and Katie Smith Colette Gramins, Dr. and Pam Rasper by Steve, Mike and by Leslie Rosen Flag by Peter and Dosen, Laura Slazyk, Mrs. James Dunlap Paula Fasseas Mrs. Feldman, Emily Grace Plamondon, Ozzie Constance Brickman Roxanne by Nancy Clark Mr. and Mrs. David Laurie Nueske Weil Evans, George and Molly Ornelas and Melissa Armani by Pamela Petrakis Floyd by Carol Marusarz Kabakoff by Robert Phoenix, Gina Borkowski, Montalvo, Yeong and Maria Reese and Jeff Jeanne LBS Stoker by Jody L. Rouse Kabakoff and Katie Smith by Michele Choe Jane Rogers, Karen and Jenny Lee, Jack and Zehr by Shirley Demeris Arnold by Charles Scott Fluffy by Jay Branson Jordan Furlett, Kelly Kanter, Michelle Scissors, Jeff Welch and Benjamin, Joey & Sammy Buster by Tim Scott Kelly Kirby, Lisa Hessel, Jennifer Greenman, Philip Rheinheimer Alan Stoll and Chris Aspen Lawrence Fred by Joseph Scmaltz Kagan by Alisa Kagan Lori and Harvey Reich, by Louis Cohn Bowler by Charles Hillock Brandon and Rachel Grace and Gabriel by Janet Barkell IN MEMORY OF KOLYA Mary Castellano, Marybeth Haupt by Kim Smith Isabella Rosellini Anne Kanne and Cavolick, Nate Rootberg, Joanne and Michael Mary Stroud by West by Charles Colson by Koula Bandit & Mike by by Stephen D’Iorio Mark Padley Neil and Glor Huse, Paul Mary Mohr by Kaara Kallen Rizzio by Patricia Spratt Therese Schott Donna Carlson and Edward Kanne Karls, Quin Yuter, Scott Kate Wheaton and Candy Sutfin by Michael Warner by Itchy “Itchilicious” and Michelle Brand, Kiley Moss by Stephen Romanenghi Bauer by Bruce Grazman-Rocha IN MEMORY OF ZACH RASKIN Leo Kasper by Terri Cribb Scott Mitchell Curtis and Melissa Vasquez and Julie Duval Susan Collins Vikas Didwania and Susan Fine by Robert Felty by John Wayland John and Char Kazmer Barbie Ivy Curtis, Stacey Steve Swafford and Holly Golightly White by John and Char Kazmer Soffa, Susan Butler- Debbie Mugavero Bear Bielski by Jake Marton by Johnson, Sylvia Raquel by James Pszanka Rose Family by Jackson Seamans by Colleen White Kelly Bielski Brian Severson by Robert Kabakoff Remy, Julie & Adam Sara Keiper by and Veronica Edwards. and Katie Smith Whiteford Family Shelia Bigelow Rick and Tiffany Munster Beau, Maggie, Simba, JellyRoll by Peter Lorraine by Jeanine Gassel by Rebecca Schunck Porscha and Brian Rowe by Tony King Joey by Debra Hilton by Robert and Candace Joyce and Terry Szpiech, and Paula Fasseas Sarah Killebrew and Tony Vodicka and Alexander May Susan Hansen, Nina Jennifer L. Wilgocki Laesch by Ellen Kelleher Luci and Jake by George Musielak and Blu, Bosz, Callie, Jersey by Sharon Jackson Jennifer Berg Annie by Jillian Musielak and Stu Betts, and by Marilyn Wilgocki Pepper, Charlie, Cody, Kevin Rudy by The Balentine Bunch and Allan Hines Ernie and Sophie by Jewels Giangiorigi by Nancy Kinzie by Wayne Gailis by Bonnie Adelman Scott Kinzie Karen Lynn by Sam Kevin Noonan by Chicago Dog Walkers Genette Giangiorgi and Aimee Lanzafame Brent Holten Rachel Wilson by Rita Sackar by Matthew and Melissa Mary Crosser Bogie by Carolyn Joey O’Brien by Maggie Kircher by Gregory C. Simpson Tanner by Gail Tanner Hyatt Regency Atlanta Sheila Macikas by Katie & David O’Donovan Porter-Andrews Beth Mannino Cynthia OLeary by Janice Vondrasek Sara Winey and Dave Gail and Jeff Savage Chris Tardio and Charles Stasior by Robert Buddy by Diann O’Brien Josie by Samuel Lewis Eric and Hannah Klamm, by Scott Fadanelli Day by Nancy Temkin Kabakoff and Katie Smith Kimberly Vander, Ronnie Manley by Nancy Officer by Bob and Terry Leja IN MEMORY OF EMMETT HENKEL IN MEMORY OF CARSON RAGIEL Lisa Wallace & Barbara Amen Kirby by Andrew Scott and Elizabeth Gerry Schwartz Charlie Taylor by R. and M. Wirtz Tyrrell, Brian and Buster by The Hosier Burnham and Diane Nicole Marceau by James Oglanian by by Mark Egmon Bonnie Singer by Tim Zodan Family Fund of The and Ron McHale-Mix Marcia Svenkeson, Nicole Marceau Ann E. Oglanian Minneapolis Foundation and David and Judy Kristen & Nadan Karla Temple and Beth and Gregg Wolpert Koda by Debbie A. Evans Ellegood by Menard Louis Marcheschi Olivia Olczyk by Sehic by Ted Keller Georgia Bioziotis by by Bill and Lorrie LaComb Calvin by Peter and Johnson & Associates by Lee Marcheschi Kimberly Olczyk Judy Schaefer-Drosos Paula Fasseas Kolya by Eric Yee, Ian Sephton by Robert Sally Zurn Mead Melinda Milenkovich David Klaskin by Mark and Dena by Olivia Pahl by Olivia Pahl Kabakoff and Katie Smith Terry, Bo and Princess by Nancy Doyle Amber Carey by Peter and Patricia Means Catherine Wolf Heather Prach Leja by Ava Holly Berland and Paula Fasseas Bill Pajak by Bob Villarese Deborah Sexton Miranda Muir & Family Kukus Soszynski by Ronald Korkosz by Judy Markey by by Debra Ocasio Jan & Dave Thompson by The Julie Kosarin Carson Ragiel by Timothy Sullivan Samantha Korkosz Adam Markey Mary Ann Pankow by by Robert Kabakoff Charitable Gift Fund Dana Ragiel PAWSCHICAGO / 47 Shirl and Casimir Paw Shawn, Roger, and Katie Smith Laika by Louis Pollman Linda Kuczka by Ryan Marks by Robert and Houdini by Rania Chapman by Peter Penny Kuczka Kabakoff and Katie Smith Ms. S.E. Parker and Christina Gouglev Rose Ticoli and Robin and Paula Fasseas LaKota by Joan Weber Mr. D. Van Witzenburg Geiger by David Fitch Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thomas and Marie by Suzanne Parker Lynn Sheets by Charlie Chase by Eva Leo by Cathy Devine Kulpins by Scott Kulpins McBride by Kent Clark Kevin Sheets and Lawrence Chase and TransUnion IN MEMORY OF SCOOTER P. Chet by Dana Zions Libby by Ryan Chopp IN MEMORY OF SCHATZI HINTZ Chloe Lentini-Manne Lilly Girl by Beverly Baum BROWN by Stan Manne and 46 / PAWSCHICAGO Fern Lentini-Manne MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES Gifts made in memory of the following pets continued PAWS Chicago ALUMNI
Paxton Pang by Schatzi by Maggie Hintz Sophia Walter by Julie, Tiffany by Randy Bruns Kaitlyn DalSanto Steve, and Ryno Shifrin Your support makes these stories possible Verdell Scholten Tiger Tom by Jenny Lenz Pickle Chips and by Vicky Mittel Sophie and Sadie Lucy by Gigi Pritzker Klingle-Iverson by Trixie by Carla Renee Scooter P. Brown Marguerite Juliusson Corwin and Anonymous Precious by Marie by Gordon Meyer and David Montagano R. George and Apple Inc. Tugger by Kathy Sophie by Anita M. Papenmeier Rajah by Peter and Scratchy by Peter Meredith and Felicia Fox Paula Fasseas and Paula Fasseas Tyson by James Thomsen Spooky Mulder IN MEMORY OF SAM Maddie Raskin by Peter Scratchy by Gabi Sparacio by John Koz Ulysses by Ms. and Paula Fasseas and The Robert and Pamela Harting and Jamie Taylor Foundation Lucky Struthers by Dr. Ted Marusarz Our beloved Sam passed peacefully Bernie Roenigk by Peter and Paula Fasseas Virginia and David Foster Seamus by Kenton Foutty Wile E by Matt Planchak today. He loved LOVED, dinner, Sunny by Lori massages, carrots, sleeping with Ruby by Renee Angelopulos Sherlock by Anderson Henkel Winnie by Lynne Styles Sandra Hausner and Lydia Polonsky willing houseguests, golf cart Sabrina by Peter and Sweet “Kitty” and Paula Fasseas Sid by Ann Kinsinger Adorable “Nosey” Xian by Marc Matlin rides, intimidating bigger dogs and by Diane Monhaut Sadie, Squeaks, Maddie Smithers by Karie Laing Yegor by James and kissing smaller white ones. His and Zoey by The Gary Sweet Ella Koppel Marianne Phalin genealogy was a beautiful mystery. Kash Charitable Gift Fund Smore by Peter and by Susie Karkomi Paula Fasseas He looked like 30 pounds of rolled Sam by Mr. and Mrs. Tate by Julie Schweigert Thomas Spicer Sophia by Peter and up black carpet. But we basically Paula Fasseas Tess and Harley by Connie had the great fortune to share our Sassy cat by Elias and Tom Rostafinski Maskaleris home for almost 16 years with a living teddy bear. We’ll miss his cuddly self so much. Thanks Sam. We love him more than I can express Sammy and Zev were best friends 3-8-2000 – 1-26-2015 Odin [PAWS name Sony] is our pride and joy, a source of We adopted Sammy the Bichon Frise [PAWS name – Aileen and Sheila immense happiness and the only thing that stopped us Sal] in 2006. This photograph shows Sammy sitting from crying daily over the loss of another pet. He LOVES on the bench we donated to the Debbie Gottlieb Beitler to be woken up with kisses. Every time my hubby and I Dog Park in Highland Park. The bench is in memory of are having a bad day, we just send each other pictures of our son, Zev, who passed away in 2009. Sammy and him. It works instantly as a cheering up device. We love Zev were best friends and Zev’s dream was to have a him more than I can express. -Kelly Harrold small dog park where Sammy could play. After years of planning, a group of dog lovers opened this amazing off-leash dog park. -Audrey and Daniel Weinberg IN MEMORY OF SABRINA PROUSIS IN MEMORY OF EMMA DAMATO
Gifts made between August 1, 2014 IN MEMORY OF LAKOTA NELSON CALLING ALL and Febrary 28, 2015 in honor of the following pets PAWS ADOPTERS!
Aldo by Aditi Shah Chompers LaPidus Harper Stack by Leonard Fenrich by Maude by Melisa Goldie Sammy by John Schaeffer by Dennis Cook Patrick Stack Rhonda Fenrich The purest Allie by Kathleen Graf Moo Moo by Savanah by Linda Ware Daisy by Holly Evans Harper T by Roger Leopold Plenkers Pamela Kasper Alysa by Michelle L. Saltzman by Ulla Plenkers Savannah and love at Tkachenko Weaver Danny Saslow by Moomoo by Brian Ellis Wilma by Erik Kolacz Ellen Saslow Hiedi by Donna Arcus Lila by April Boston and David Kroeger Bella, Mookie, and Oliver Muneca and Fennec first sight Styles by Pamela Meland DJ by David Rice Jadyn Sophia Lentini- Lily by Robin Olson by Garnet Starborn Seanie, Eeyore by Manne by Stan Manne Trish Gancer Bing by Virginia Paynton Einstein by Jeremy and Fern Lentini-Manne Linus by Amy Bloemke Murphy by Linda Nyari Gottschalk Simi by Anjali Doshi Bjork by John E. Mulaney Joey Saslow by Lizzy by Kathryn Hempel Oscar and Betty White Ellie by Kim Feil Ellen Saslow and Curtis Warner by Hugh Balsam Spike Fitzgibbons Bow Wow and Miau by Emily Smith by Otto Betts Eloise Fancler by Jonah, Acorn, Walnut, Lola, Annie, Chief, Peanut Butter and When I visited PAWS, I will never forget one of the Margaret Fancler Snickers, Blossom, Neige, Oliver, and Jelly Bean Peelle Stella by Ellen Bonk Brady Disner by Pinecone, Gizzie, Bubba by Steve Moore by Jennifer Peelle volunteers saying “Hey, what about the little Basset Jonathan Disner Emmett Henkel by Smokey, Winston, Boo, Stonewall Cohen Elizabeth Hurley Cubby, Dutches, Cook Lonigan by Allison Nold Penelope Mae by Cook by Renee Cohen Hound, Susie Q?” My eyes are filling with tears writing Brody England by by Jennifer Wilson and Anders Watson Caroline Edelmann Linda England Fawn Brown by Sunny Byczek by this because that was the moment my life changed Kathi Zadak Josie by Greg Sego Maddie Cares by Mia Petie by Your friends Marcelo Chamorro forever. I’ve fallen in love a few times in my life, with dogs Buddy by Beth Mannino and Rachel Lieb-Lappen and staff at UCAOA Send us photos and updates of your Freddie Cat Kern Kenny and Pearl by Willie Blasi by Jason Blasi and men alike, but I’d never felt punched in the gut the Charlie Gantz by by Stacey T. Kern Matthew Schomburg Magnum by Marc- Rocky and Dakota adopted PAWS Chicago animals and you Joshua Gantz Oliver Wright by Maril MacDonald Xian by Marc Matlin way I was when I first laid eyes on my Sue. Through a Gunther by Sandy Boland King Louie by might see your pet in our next issue! Charlie Saslow Kristin Keeley Mandy, Rusty, and Rogie by David Shapiro really rough patch in my life a few years ago, burying by Ellen Saslow Hannah by Julie Galanis Toby by Robert Buck Kramer Peterson Rupert by Brian Stanton my face in her soft fur made me certain everything > Email your high-resolution photos to Chloe, Marina, and Max Hanz Schafer by by Amy Halik Martha by Michael Harris by Beverly McCaskill Jill A. Schafer Sadie Kash by Anonymous would be okay. And everything was. -Melissa D’Lando [email protected]
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Donna & Mike Bell PAWS Chicago Leave a Legacy Guardian Angel for the Animals Program The Guardian Angel program at PAWS Chicago was created to offer planned giving opportunities to those interested in saving homeless pets for years to come. A bequest A bequest to PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill made to PAWS Chicago through this program provides for the shelter, food, veterinary humane organization, is a wonderful way to save the lives care, medicines and support required to help of homeless cats and dogs long after your lifetime. homeless pets find loving new homes.
Mike and Donna Bell decided to secure the future of PAWS Chicago through a planned gift after learning about the Guardian Angel program. “We were moved by the No Kill model and wanted to do our part to help homeless pets for years to come,” said Mike Bell. And, according to Bell, the process was as easy as meeting with their attorney to create the trusts.
“We hope that through our gift, PAWS Chicago will be able to continue to grow and save more lives,” Bell added.
For PAWS Chicago, it’s not just a hope but a small step that will make a difference in the lives of homeless pets long into the future.
Through the Guardian Angel program, and in Please visit honor of their beloved cat, Amy, Donna and Mike pawschicago.org/guardianangel have ensured the futures of homeless cats and for more information dogs for years to come. and sample language, or call (773) 475-4240.