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PAWS CHICAGO MAGAZINE Summer/Fall 2009 Annual Report PAWS Chicago Heroes of the Year 2009 Ann Lurie Charles Day, Julia Mickelson East meets West & Carol Walter Merging Holistic and Mainstream Veterinary Medicine Outdoor Activities for You and Your Dog The Scoop on Litterboxes www.angeltales.org PAWS Chicago Guardian ngel AProgram Julie Donatelli Leaves a Legacy for the Animals “It gives me peace of mind to know that no matter what, my pets will be well taken care of. They will not be left to fend for themselves or be subject to an uncertain fate.” Through the PAWS Chicago Guardian Angel Program, Julie has ensured the futures of five-year-old Sparky (above), as well as her nine and 14-year-old tabbies Bob and Cassie, should she be unable to care for them. When Julie Donatelli read about PAWS Julie worked with her attorney on the Chicago’s No Kill philosophy, she knew that she appropriate language and then completed the Pet had found an organization she wanted to support. Care Enrollment Form, a questionnaire covering Since, she has contributed financial resources the background, special needs, personality and and time to Chicago’s homeless pets, leading temperament of each of her pets. Once finalized, volunteer orientations, helping with fundraising she informed her friends and family that she was and community outreach events, and donating a Guardian Angel, providing them with precise to the cause. instructions should anything happen to her. While starting her future planning, Julie “I really believe in the importance of the work wanted to ensure that her cherished pets were that PAWS Chicago does on a daily basis and I taken care of after she passed and she wanted to can’t think of a better use for a part of my estate help PAWS Chicago continue to save homeless than to entrust it with PAWS Chicago,” Julie says. pets in years to come. On PAWS Chicago’s website “Our animal companions add so much to our she learned of the Guardian Angel program, lives but are also totally dependant on us for their where individuals can guarantee the wellbeing survival. So anything I can do to provide for their of their beloved pets by making a bequest to care and protection I will gladly do.” PAWS Chicago. A bequest to PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill For information on humane organization, is a wonderful way to save the PAWS Chicago’s planned giving lives of homeless cats and dogs long after your lifetime. programs, please call PAWS Chicago also has a program that enables you ( to provide for your own pet after your death. 773) 890-5116 www.pawschicago.org Adoption & Humane Center 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago Adoption Hours Weekdays Noon – 7pm about Weekends 11am – 5pm PAWS Chicago PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, focused on alleviating Chicago’s tragic pet homelessness problem. Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless pets killed in the city has been reduced by more than half – ―from 42,561 pets killed in 1997 to 19,288 in 2008. PAWS Chicago envisions a No Kill Chicago and that dream is within reach because of important lifesaving work that is being done every single day. A National Model Adopt a homeless pet and save a life! People from across the nation are visiting PAWS Chicago Visit PAWS Chicago’s Adoption & Humane Center at every month to see how they can bring No Kill success 1997 N. Clybourn Avenue. New puppies, kittens, dogs to their communities. Only 10 years ago, PAWS Chicago and cats arrive daily from PAWS Chicago’s Admissions & was a fully volunteer grassroots organization. Now, PAWS Recovery Center. If you do not find what you are looking Chicago’s programs are recognized nationally. for at PAWS Chicago, please visit another No Kill shelter • PAWS Chicago’s Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is the or rescue group. largest free spay/neuter clinic in the nation, focused on assisting low-income families who cannot otherwise afford the procedure. Foster a homeless pet in need PAWS Chicago utilizes its foster network for sick or • PAWS Chicago’s Pippen Fasseas Adoption & Humane injured pets who need healing, or a little time, before Center is the first cageless, No Kill shelter of its kind they are able to be adopted and for kittens and puppies in the Midwest. Located in highly-visible Lincoln who are not old enough and do not weigh enough to be Park, this state-of-the-art Adoption Center is leading spayed or neutered. By placing these special needs pets the way in cutting edge programs and design. in foster homes, space is available in PAWS Chicago’s • PAWS Chicago has been recognized as one of the best Admissions & Recovery Center to save more homeless pets. run charities in the nation. Every year, PAWS Chicago has received the highest four-star rating by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity Spread the word evaluator, for efficient use of donors’ funds. Your Without the public’s involvement, homeless pets will contributions go directly to saving animals’ lives. continue to die in silence. Become an advocate and voice for homeless pets. Get involved in your community and learn about what is happening to homeless pets. Inform Volunteer and give of yourself your family, friends, and neighbors about the reality that to the animals homeless pets face and why it’s critical to spay/neuter pets PAWS Chicago was founded as a volunteer organization and adopt from shelters. and has stayed true to its roots with more than 7,000 volunteers who work in intake, socialization, animal care, dog walking, adoption counseling, follow-up calls, Support No Kill efforts site managing, fundraising, fostering homeless pets in By donating to No Kill shelters, you will support life- need, event support, humane education and community saving work. Private resources should go to saving, not outreach and in every other capacity to help the animals. taking, lives. Without these caring, dedicated individuals, PAWS Chicago would not be possible. SPECIAL Table of Contents EVENTS Visit www.pawschicago.org for event registration July 23 6 p.m. All Paws on Deck Beach Party Castaways North Avenue Beach Boathouse July 26 12 - 4 p.m. Angels with Tails Adoptions West Loop August 2 6:30 a.m. start Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Grant Park August 30 12 - 4 p.m. Angels with Tails Adoptions Armitage Avenue September 27 Free 9 a.m. start AIRPORT Run for Their Lives 8k Run/4k Walk PARKING Montrose Beach * October 11 Awarded 5 Paws by Chicago Magazine. 7:30 a.m. start Featured on The Today Show, Fox, NBC, ABC and CBS. Bank of America Chicago Marathon Grant Park November 13 6 p.m. Fur Ball The Drake Hotel *Offer valid for first time guests only for up to 4 nights/days. Other restrictions may apply. 080428-Paradise4PawsAd-REV.indd 1 4/15/08 1:32:44 PM Table of Contents COVER STORIES On the cover, Ann Lurie with her dog Sophie and homeless puppy Milo, photographed by Jessica Tampas 9 Holistic Veterinary Care Merging Holistic and Mainstream Veterinary Medicine 14 The Scoop on Litterboxes 16 Outdoor Activities for You and Your Dog 38 PAWS Chicago Heroes of the Year 2009 IN THIS ISSUE 16 2008 Annual Report 20 Healing Hands The PAWS Chicago 46 Statement of Activities Admissions & Recovery Center 47 Shelter Data 24 Saving Owen An Adopter’s Letter to Capital Campaign Donors PAWS Chicago 48 49 2008 Honor Roll of Donors 26 Clean Can Be Green Saving Homeless Pets and the Environment 28 A Puppy Mill Survival Story REGULAR FEATURES Pet Food Bank Helps Owners in Crisis Letters to Readers Rick Nielsen & Piece Deliver for 7 Homeless Animals 32 35 PAWS Chicago Profile Sharyn Hosemann 29 Kids Corner 44 Volunteer Spotlights 36-Hour Adopt-A-Thon Karen Murai, Tyler Leoschke, 30 Michael Zarley and Morgan Hill Third Annual Animal Magnetism 31 66 Memorials & Tributes Animal Rescue Pilsen’s Dynamic Duo 32 74 Adopt a Homeless Pet 34 No Kill Vision Takes Center Stage at PAWS Chicago Alumni Humane Society of the United States Conference 36 Seventh Annual Fur Ball 36 29 PAWS CHICAGO® ® MAGAZINE All Angel Tales creative contributors (writing, photography, editing and design) have volunteered their services. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexis Fasseas SENIOR EDITOR Patty Donmoyer DESIGN DIRECTOR Amie White ADVERTISING Sarah Ahlberg WRITERS Sarah Ahlberg, Catherine Crown, Patty Donmoyer, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, Joan Harris, Ingrid Kallai, Christie Keith, Amy Mack, Rochelle Michalek, Jennifer Molski, Lisa Nowak, Barbara Royal, DVM, David Sutton, Lisa Ward PHOTOGRAPHERS Sheri Berliner, Alexis Fasseas, Jennifer Girard, Jessica Hoffman, Dan Kasberger, Malia Rae Photography, Oscar Mendez, Barbara Royal, DVM, David Sutton, Sutton Studios, Jessica Tampas PAWS CHICAGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paula Fasseas, Founder and Chair Pam Carey, President Randall Sara, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer Angie DeMars, Mark Duggan, Peter Fasseas, Sonia Florian, Suzie Glickman, George Karcazes, Suzanne LeMignot, Amy Mack, Marla Minuskin, DVM, Bernice Pink, Barbara Royal, DVM, William Smithburg, Maria Smithburg, Michael Sweig, Jeff Thieman PAWS CHICAGO ADVISORY BOARD Kathy Finley, Brenda Sexton DEVELOPMENT BOARD President Vice President Treasurer Secretary & Membership Chair Amy Mack Amy Turk Maria Smithburg Chris Ksoll Hospitality Co-Chairs Calendar Co-Chairs Media Chair Bonnie Spurlock and Nancy Sterling Julia Mickelson and Carol Walter Jaclene Tetzlaff Denise Allen, Sharon Angell, Alison Ash, Nancy Baird, Wyllys Baird, Janice Beck, Sharon Bergen, Aileen N. Blackwell, Lynn Block, Anne Boyle, Anita L. Bryant, Lynn Caldwell, Deborah Chapman, Sarah Cox, Tammy Cozzi, Angela DeMars, Jill DeVaney, Richard D. Doermer, Tara Dunne Stocker, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, Candace Fates, James Feldman, Dana Fields, James Foley, Susan Frank, Christine Garcia, Ruth Geller, Rita George, Susan Germaine, Joy Germont, Christina Gilberti, Kimberly Gleeson, Suzie A.