A Cry for Help Three Major Summer Rescues President’S Update
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Humane Society of Missouri FALL 2007 Gift Shop Purchases Help Animals Tails A Cry for Help Three Major Summer Rescues President’s Update Lead Animal Welfare Agency in Missouri For those of you who are fans of as well as staff from the Society’s Bentley Studios Animal Planet shows such as Animal Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. These Cops and Animal Precinct, did you situations often involve middle of the know that the Humane Society of night phone calls and rescuers dealing Missouri has our very own “Animal with grisly scenes that include carnage Cops” department that serves St. Louis and live animals terrorized and fighting as well as the entire State of Missouri? for their lives. Another St. Louis based It is known as the Rescues and group has helped the Humane Society Investigations Division and we with these types of large animal handle cases every bit as harrowing rescues. Our heartfelt gratitude is and heart-wrenching as those seen on extended to the Missouri Emergency television. In fact, our department Response Service, which trains monthly Kathryn Wright Warnick happens to be one of the largest animal with our emergency response team rescue and investigation operations creating an effective partnership for in the United States providing much our large animal rescue efforts. needed aid to tens of thousands of Due to the expertise of the Board of Directors animals each and every year. Humane Society’s Rescues and Officers Quite often, when you see the Investigations Division, I am proud to Chairman of the Board Humane Society of Missouri on the announce that our agency has Andrew Bresler Vice Chairman and Treasurer news, our Rescues and Investigations been named by the State Emergency Robert W. Hull officers or investigators are handling Management Agency as the first President an animal cruelty, abuse or neglect responder “Lead Animal Welfare Agency” Kathryn Wright Warnick situation. It may be a large scale case for all emergencies throughout the Vice President and Secretary such as a substandard puppy mill or State involving animals. This is a real Thomas O. McCarthy Board Members a single animal suffering from abuse. tribute to the dedicated staff members Geraldine Auger In addition, this elite team of officers of the Rescues and Investigations Errin R. Braddock and investigators is highly trained Division. You can learn more about this Virginia M. Busch Jean E. Collins, Ph.D. to respond to large scale disaster fascinating work by reading about Lauren Connors situations and our services have been recent rescues in this issue of Tails. Kathie Day Harvey Fields requested by other groups across The Humane Society’s Rescues and Malcom Ivey the country. Such was the case with Investigations Division is the last line of Dr. Robb Jones Michael G. Josias, SPHR Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as well defense for many abused and neglected Mary C. Kullman as smaller scale disasters including animals in Missouri, and, unfortunately, Ann Liberman Laurie Livingston tornado and flooding situations. in many counties we are the only line Ann Marr Horrific accidents such as the of defense. These initiatives are made Dr. Robert A. McCoy tractor trailer wreck last year involving possible by the generosity of our Pam Nicholson Nancy Siteman 42 horses and the very recent cattle donors. All involved with these efforts George D. Tomazi tractor trailer wreck in Downtown wish to thank our supporters for your Janet Torrisi-Mokwa Dorie Wilner St. Louis are also handled by the commitment to animals in need. Directors Emeritus Rescues and Investigations Division Edwin B. Meissner, Jr. Faye Beth O’Byrne Hours and Locations Main Number (314) 647-8800 Headquarters 1201 Macklind Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Contents Adoption Center (314) 951-1562 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 10 am-6 pm; Thurs. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm Veterinary Medical Center (314) 951-1534 Patients seen by appointment Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm Sat. 8:30 am-4 pm 2 The Scoop Behavior Helpline (314) 951-1540 Build-A-Bear Workshop Cremation Service (314) 951-1562 Dog Training (314) 802-5709 Bear Hugs Foundation Donates Education Programs (314) 951-1579 to Rescued Canines Gift Shop (314) 951-1566 Lost and Found (314) 951-1562 Membership and Auto Donations (314) 951-1542 Humane Society of Missouri’s Volunteer Opportunities (314) 951-1577 Women’s Leadership Council All Locations Closed Major Holidays Westport Area Center Purses for Pooches & Pals 2400 Drilling Service Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Picture This! Your Pet Adoption Center (314) 951-1588 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 10 am-6 pm; on Our New Calendar 3 Thurs. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm 4 Bark in the Park Veterinary Medical Center (314) 951-1590 Patients seen by appointment Save the Date for Bark ’08! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm Sat. 8:30 am-4 pm 5 Education Chesterfield Valley Center (636) 530-0805 17357 Edison Avenue Club H.O.P.E. Working Hand-in-Paw Chesterfield, MO 63005 Toward a Kinder Community Adoption Center (636) 530-0806 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 10 am-6 pm; for People and Animals Thurs. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm 6 Volunteer Spotlight Veterinary Medical Center (636) 530-0807 Patients seen by appointment Meet a Volunteer Who Is A Matchmaker Gift Shop (636) 530-7676 Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (636) 583-8759 7 Pet Advice Union, MO — Adoption hours by appointment 8 Open house every Saturday 11 am–3 pm New Pets at the Holidays: Closed Major Holidays Make Your List and Check It Twice Report Animal (314) 647-4400 Abuse and Neglect 8 R&I Team Web addresses: www.hsmo.org www.longmeadowrescueranch.org A Cry for Help Three www.petshoppingspree.org Major Summer Rescues Behavior e-helpline: [email protected] Administration The Rescues and Investigations Team: President Kathryn W. Warnick 9-1-1 for Missouri Animals Vice President of Operations Debbie Hill Stop Puppy Mills In the Name of Love Chief Financial Officer Anne Goeckner Director of Dr. Suzanne Saueressig Join Our Lifesaving Team Veterinary Services Ranch Director Earlene Cole 16 You Can Help 20 Director of Development Judith Miniace, CFRE Tributes & Memorials Director of Communications Jeane Jae Time Running Out on IRA Tax Law Education Director Sue Gassner for Charitable Giving Adoption Centers Director Cyndi Nason Wish List Tails Staff Editors Tiffany Collins 20 Holiday Gift Guide Karen Isbell Staff Contributors Kathryn Wright Warnick Linda Campbell Patricia Cassens, CFRE Earlene Cole Lauren Connors Jan DeFranco On the Cover: One of many dogs rescued from Sue Gassner Jeane Jae JoEllyn Klepacki Judith Miniace, CFRE deplorable conditions during Summer 2007. Suzanne Saueressig, D.V.M. Jessica Stegan Design & Art Direction 501creative, inc. Cover Photography Tiffany Collins Humane Society of Missouri Tails is a quarterly magazine published by the Humane Society of Missouri. Photography Mike Bizelli, employees, The Humane Society of Missouri is dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to volunteers and supporters of all animals in need — large and small — that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Our mission is the Humane Society of Missouri to end the cycle of abuse and pet over-population through our rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter programs and educational classes. We are committed to creating lasting relationships between people and animals through our adoption programs. We further support that bond by making available world-class veterinary care and outstanding pet obedience and behavior programs. The Scoop Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Donates to Rescued Canines A BIG “Thank You” to Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation for donating $2,000 to the Bollinger County rescue that took place in July. This money will be used for the continued care of the more than 50 dogs and puppies found in deplorable conditions at the home of an unlicensed breeder in Bollinger County. Matt Oldani of Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation with Kathy Warnick, president, and Tim Rickey, Director of Rescues and Investigations, for the Humane Society of Missouri Humane Society of Missouri’s You are invited to join with women making a long-lasting WOMEN’S difference in the lives of abused and neglected animals. As a member of the Humane Society of Missouri’s Women’s LEADERSHIP Leadership Council, you will be leading the way toward a more compassionate community for people and pets alike. COUNCIL To learn more visit www.hsmo.org/wlc or call (314) 951-1501. Inaugurual Members Claire Applewhite Bonny Filandrinos Linda L. McCaffrey Sandra Saur Bernet Bai Harriet J. Fivecoat Kit McClorey Andi Schankman Lynda W. Baris Marilyn Gaffney Casey M. McMunn Patience Schock Cathy Berges Kathy R. Gardner Judith Meador Barb Shepard Elizabeth A. Biddick Barbara Geisman Cathy Meeks Diane Sher Melanie A. Brasier Jeanna M. Gossett Babbette Meiners Anita Siegmund Tina Bryan Dana M. Grimm Natasha J. Tasson Meyer Betty Sims Lisa R. Burgess Marianne V. Hart Sarah C. Newman Barbara E. Slavkin Karin E. Caito Barbara Haynes Lydia Padilla Roberta W. Sprich Anita Campbell Kathryn Hodgson Laura D. Padousis Nancy Sueflow Karrie Carlin Alexa Hull Penny Perr Jan Torrisi-Mokwa Ione Chase Laura S. Kaiser Nancy Pollock Kelly A. Trout Jean Childers Lindsay C. Keen Janet Poppen Robin L. Turner Ruby Christian-Harriman Teresa Kroll Linda Raclin Kathy Warnick Elizabeth Cohen Patty E. Krosch Elizabeth Remmert Ann Carroll Wells Kathie Day Diane Lacey Paula Riney Wendy Werner Melanie DiLeo Maggie Laughlin- Margaret Ritter Jane Wulf Melissa K. Drane Honerkamp Laura Rogers Anne Yannakakis Joyce Edwards Joan Malloy Teena Rull Jill Young Mary Ferguson Donna J.