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Winter 2011 • V Ol. 45 No. 4 Winter 2011 • Vol. 45 No. 4 FROM THE MAILBOX Photo: Kelli Herwehe A Word From Hi San Diego Humane Society, BOARD OF TRUSTEES We are really happy in our new home in Pacific Beach! We have three floors to run around Fred Baranowski Dr. Judith T. Muñoz on and jump on the resident cat, Precious, who puts up with us. Our new owners renamed us Chairperson from Cinnamon and Cheyenne to Thelma and Louise, which seems to fit us better since we are Beverly Oster Ornelas Secretary Interim President inseparable. We are the hit at the PB Vet Clinic, since Dr. Farley thinks we are really cute. So far David Hickey life is great! We get fed, have tons of toys, and we like to sleep on our owner’s heads at night. Plus, Chairperson, Finance Committee s you may already know by now, I am volunteering as the San we get to play in the laundry basket! Thank you so much for finding us such good parents. Diane Gilabert Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s interim president and leading Chairperson, Board Governance & Nominating Love, Committee Athe search committee to find a successor for Dr. Mark Goldstein. In Thelma and Louise Susan Davis addition to leading the search with several past and present members of the PS: Louise is the one with the white chest and legs. Chairperson, Development Committee Board of Trustees, my role is to maintain the organization’s legacy of success Sandy Arledge; Allen Blackmore; by continuing its three-year strategic plan with the talented and experienced Robert Brown, Ed.D.; Lee Collins; Hi all my human friends and animal friends at the San Diego Humane Society, Dana Di Ferdinando; Dave Mason; management team already in place. Lisa Miller MD; David Mittleman; As we make this transition, it is important to highlight that Dr. Goldstein’s I just thought you would like to know I am doing great at my new home. My new pack leaders are Anne Perry; David Sear really nice and friendly and we go on walks twice every day. I have been to Kellogg beach and also LIFE MEMBERS passion, dedication and vision have helped the San Diego Humane Society Vi & Dan McKinney, John Parker become a national model in animal welfare. We are immeasurably grateful for his the dog park that I really like as I meet lots of other dogs. Anyway, thanks again for all the love and Interim President numerous contributions and we wish him well in his future endeavors. kisses you gave me. I really appreciated it as I know you guys are really busy. I also want you to Dr. Judith T. Muñoz Our sights are set on the future and on the goal of achieving even more know that I am wonderfully happy here and hope that you can help more doggies like me. Senior Staff Renee Harris, Executive Vice President on behalf of the animals and people we serve. We are eager to identify a new I will come over and say “hi” some time. Kim Shannon, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer/SVP president that is both talented and experienced, and is capable of leading the Shelly Stuart, CSPG, CFRE, CAWA, essage Love, San Diego Humane Society into the next chapter of success. The past year has Chief Development Officer/SVP Gabbi Kelly Riseley, Chief Financial Officer been one of significant progress as demonstrated by the opening of an additional Hello San Diego Humane Society, AnimalFare Editors campus in Oceanside, the dramatic improvements made to Oceanside’s only off- Michael Baehr, Kelli Herwehe leash dog park, a second Paws Kitten Nursery, numerous successful adoption Contributing Writers Nicole Angelucci, Shannon Gusy, Abigail Kouzi, events, expanded humane education for youth and adults, and much more. Daizy and Widget have a wonderful and loving home life. They have a huge yard to play and Jenny Ludovissy, Elkie Wills These achievements have laid a foundation for a new president to continue to relax in during the day and know when to come inside for dinner. We enjoy playing with them Design & Layout build upon. and having them as part of our family. Kat Godard, DraDog, LLC One of my first activities in this role was to pay a visit to the North Campus. Published quarterly by: The Cross Family San Diego Humane Society and SPCA There I fell in love with a small black fur ball (a poodle mix)! My husband, Dan, Gaines Campus 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 and I adopted Jackson and he was immediately welcomed into our family by his North Campus (For dogs) big brother, Greystoke (a standard poodle, lab and Australian shephard mix). It 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 Dear San Diego Humane Society, North Campus (For cats) didn’t take me long to adopt a new family member! Ruby Tuesday has been such a love! You saved her life! She has a great time with her doggie friends 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 The San Diego Humane Society has an extremely talented and dedicated Main Telephone: (619) 299-7012 watching the Chargers’ game and she really loves her time at Fiesta Island meeting lots of new friends. Website: www.sdhumane.org team of staff and volunteers and their work is invaluable. We all thank you for She is so funny; she makes me laugh all the time. Email: [email protected] your continued support in serving the animals and people here in San Diego. We To report animal abuse call (619) 243-3466 truly could not do it without you. We eagerly anticipate this new chapter and the She’s 12-lbs. of energy, movement, and unconditional love. She has big brown eyes, long eyelashes, salt Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San many new milestones to come. We will keep you informed as we make progress and pepper colored hair like mine. She is such a joy, she cuddles, she plays, she hikes, and loves life. Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s scope of social in our search for a new president and about other important developments Ruby’s foster mother from the San Diego Humane Society literally saved her life and mine. People tell responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. The Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide moving forward. In the meantime, feel free to contact us with any questions, we me I’m much happier now that I have Ruby, and I know that I am. range of programs and services that strengthen value your input. the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, S. Neuman provide medical care and educate the community Sincerely, on the humane treatment of animals. Do you have a happy adoption story to share? Then As one of San Diego’s oldest nonprofit organizations, the Humane Society has campuses we’d love to hear from you! Visit www.sdhumane.org in both San Diego and Oceanside and is supported Dr. Judith T. Muñoz, Interim President and go to the Success Stories page for more details. solely through contributions, grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the Muttique retail store, and small fees for services. About Dr. Judith T. Muñoz: Dr. Muñoz has more than 30 years of executive-level experience, For your privacy, the Humane Society does having recently retired from The Scripps Research Institute as its Vice President responsible not sell, rent, lend or exchange its mailing of for the departments of Human Resources, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career and ON THE COVER: After surviving horrific burns, Stewie’s resilience becomes an inspiration to all. Read more on page 10. contributor lists. Postdoctoral Services, and the International Office. She served as a member of the San Diego COVER PHOTO: Emi Killeri Humane Society’s Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2009 and as its Chair for seven years. President’s M President’s AnimalFare • Winter 2011 www.sdhumane.org 3 Pet Lovers Dance the Night Away at the 25th Anniversary Fur Ball F1 F2 F5 F4 F3 Photos: 1) Gizmo wins the “Beau of the Ball” award and mom, Wendy Wang, couldn’t be more proud! 2) Princess Pia and Princess Gia wear their matching pink dresses. 3) Animals artist Stephen Fishwick performs for the crowd. 4) PETCO Foundation Board President, Charlie Piscitello accepts the award as the 2011 Fur Ball honoree on behalf of PETCO and the PETCO Foundation. 5) Fur Ball Chair, Colleen Blackmore-Reilly poses with the San Diego Humane Society’s Interim President, Dr. Judith Muñoz, her husband, Dan Muñoz and their dog Greystroke. Special thanks to the sponsors that made this evening possible: he 25th Anniversary Fur Ball was a spinning exquisite dinner by Jeffery Strauss of Pamplemouse Grille. success, raising nearly $250,000 that will directly At the 2011 Fur Ball, we were proud to honor PETCO Tbenefit the animals we serve and the programs we and the PETCO Foundation for their dedication and Cox Communications provide. The beautifully dressed attendees sashayed down support of the San Diego Humane Society and 7,000 other Diane Glow, Ed.D. the red carpet making stops to take a souvenir photo, at animal welfare organizations across the country. PETCO San Diego County the Belle and Beau contest, or to admire the many silent Foundation Board President, Charlie Piscitello, was Credit Union auction items. present to accept this prestigious annual award. As the sun set to welcome a beautiful evening under The night was complete as we introduced the true stars WSP Corporate Benefits the stars, the 550 human and 200 canine attendees were of the evening...two doggie alumni families shared their and Insurance Services entertained by musical guest, Haute Chile and artist, miracle moments and the joy that these companions bring Mr.
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