Fall 2014 PawsBrief

Executive Director’s 2 Update: You Balance Ann Krier with Marley, the Books for Humanity adopted in 2011. Featured Happy Tail You’re Invited to on pg. 4. 7 Bowser’s Boo Bash Dogs Playing For Life- Playgroup Training 8 Transforms WHS

Buster’s World- Spay & Neuter Saves 11 Lives in the Shelter

Kristen Klay Embraces 12 and People

Willamette Humane Society Providing Compassionate Services to Pets and People

whs4pets.org Executive Director’s Update You Balance the Books for Humanity

Brief Paws is published quarterly by Willamette Humane Society. My Humane Friends, Bowser’s Boo Bash September means back to school, new beginnings, the best October will bring us one of the real highlights of the season, Moving? Send us your change of address weather of the year, the first day of autumn, and cool mornings… Bowser’s Boo Bash, the weekend before Halloween! I remember the or email it to: don’t you just love this time of year? first Boo Bash I attended in 2005. I had not previously been much of [email protected] a costume person, so I was amazed and impressed by the variety of costumes I saw, but it was nothing compared to last year. The variety Editor: Jay Levitre Playgroup Trainings and creativity and humor just seem to get better every year, and I can’t WHS Communications Manager Speaking of school, we wait to see what and who will show up this year. What will you be? have great news for you. WHS The real lasting impact Bowser’s Boo Bash had on me, however, Willamette Humane Society staff and volunteers went back was the experience I had witnessing the overwhelming generosity of PO Box 13005 • 4246 Turner Road SE to school a little early in August our supporters, some of whom never even come in to the shelter. As Salem, OR 97309 • 503-585-5900 so we could enroll our dogs a shelter staff person, I am part of a unique group of human beings www.whs4pets.org in some upgraded programs capable of working with the extreme emotional complexity, the never ending workload, and the relatively low [email protected] in September. Thanks to the paying but highly rewarding work that is animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming. I don’t have to tell you Mon/Thurs/Fri • 12 pm—7 pm generous sponsorship of Animal that stress levels run high among shelter workers, but what you may not realize is what an impact your giving Tues/Wed • Closed Farm Foundation, who covered has on our ability to continue to do our work. Yes, your donations fund vaccines, and food, spay and neuter Sat/Sun • 12 pm—6 pm all the costs, we hosted Aimee surgeries, and the day to day expenses of operations, but when you publicly raise your hand and pledge your Sadler here for a Playing For support, you become the moral, ethical and emotional antidote to the stress called compassion fatigue that Davenport’s Den Supply & Gift Store Life seminar and a week of hands can overwhelm our staff. You balance the books for humanity, reminding us that people are more kind (located inside the shelter) 503-585-5900 on workshops for our staff, volunteers, and shelter dogs. We met than not, more generous than not, and more supportive than we would ever know if it weren’t for this colleagues from shelters throughout western Oregon, and saw the event. You are the face of good, no matter what mask you choose to wear that night. WHS Spay & Neuter Clinic magic that can happen when shelter dogs have daily social and Don Bourne and his wife Eileea are a couple who have been the icon of that goodness for me since 4246 Turner Rd. SE • 503-480-SPAY physical outlets to burn energy and learn new skills. What she did Mon – Fri • 8 am—5 pm the first year when the auctioneer said, “Who wants to raise their hand and donate $5,000 dollars for the for our shelter is best described later in this newsletter by Annie animals?” Don raised his paddle, and I had tears running down my face with gratitude and amazement that Ingersoll on pg. 8, but I loved the chance to learn so much from WHS Thrift Store & Gift Shop people really could be that GOOD! 548 High St. NE • 503-362-6892 someone of Aimee’s caliber. Mon—Sat • 10:30 am—6 pm What I took away from this intensive week of training- in addition to new skills and knowledge- was even more appreciation for Beyond Ordinary Goodness our staff and volunteers, and the incredible dedication we all share This year, Don and Eileea have gone above and beyond ordinary goodness Board of Directors for helping our animals. with an extraordinary gift, and they hope to inspire you to do the same. They are Terry Wade, President You’ll be pleased to hear that Aimee, who has experience supporters of Willamette Humane Society since 1973, but this year they wanted Jenny Hudson, Vice President with shelters throughout the country, complimented our staff and to donate to WHS in a way that would create a sustainable legacy that would Terri Ellen, Secretary volunteers, saying that we have integrated our teams so effectively, keep serving the animals even when they are gone. They have given a $75,000 Mel Monroe, Treasurer there is no evidence of “us and them” dollar gift to our endowment fund, which will help fund spay and neuter surgeries Shannon Priem, Past President hierarchies, but rather everyone pulling with an annual distribution. They realize that a healthy, well-funded endowment Terri Jackson, DVM together to do what is best for the dogs and is the key to sustainability for a non-profit organization, and they encourage all Juan Lopez respecting each other in the process. Some of our supporters to consider making a gift to the endowment fund. I cannot, no of you reading this were there, but every one matter how I keep trying, really convey how deeply the Bourne’s gift inspires me of you who supports WHS made the week to be the best steward of their gift, and to provide outstanding care for homeless possible. pets in our community while working at solving the problem of overpopulation The way we funded Aimee’s first through our spay and neuter programs. You can read more about how we’re training here in 2010- the reason we balancing the overpopulation from Buster on page 11. have had playgroups for the last four When November comes, and Thanksgiving reminds us all to focus on gratitude, I know my heart will be years- is in part because of the DIG full to overflowing with every story, every donation, every volunteer hour, every animal saved because of your fund, which comes in a nickel at a time support and engagement with our mission. for bottles and cans! Whether you With enduring gratitude, volunteer to run a playgroup, donate The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence monthly to the Golden Hearts Club, is awarded to the members of Independent bring us your bottles and cans, or Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous give when you’re able, I am so proud independent review, been able to certify, document, of what we accomplish here together and demonstrate on an annual basis that they BJ Andersen meet the highest standards of public accountability, through our teamwork and mutual program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. concern for the animals. Executive Director

Page 2 Brief Paws: The Official Newsletter of Willamette Humane Society whs4pets.org Fall 2014 Edition Page 3 Happy Tails... Pet-to-People Connections Forged With Your Support Marley Bella I got Marley from Bella and I are getting along WHS in July of 2011 as wonderful. We were made for an adult dog and she has each other. She is beginning to been the most wonderful calm down and seldom howls companion ever since! now. Is eager to follow me She is the mellowest dog everywhere, She sleeps with ever and loves when we me and sleeps all night. pet her. I always joke that her quota for love and I am thankful to Tamia for attention is infinite. She making the trip to Salem to is fast friends with anyone pick her up and to Maria for who has a hand to pet working for and with Tamia her. She loves to go on on the paper work. hikes and explore, but Bella is to meet my always keeps an eye on son and daughter this me and doesn’t wander weekend and I know far. The dog park is a Sebastian a.k.a. Adam they will love her . They favorite place, especially always had poodles in if she has the opportunity their lives when growing to chase squirrels. Marley up. Marley with Ann is a constant joy and we Bella with WHS volunteers are lucky we found each -Phyllis Holley other! Sebastian -Ann Krier Sebastian, aka Adam, has found his forever home. Adopted in January, Attila he will be one in a few short weeks! He gets along great with the other My boyfriend and I animals in the house, though the adopted Attila almost have put him in his place on more Princess 6 months ago. We than one occasion! He is trying really Princess was adopted couldn’t imagine life hard not to get too excited when from the Willamette without him. He is meeting new people; he’s just not Humane Society in January the best puppy we aware of how big he is! Thank You 2013. She had a large mast could ever ask for. for allowing us to bring him into our cell tumor on her left side We love him so home. which you removed. The first much that we call photo is just after she came him our child. -Janile King home. Her name is now Katie We just wanted Anne. to say thank you I truly want to Princess in recovery from the bottom thank you for taking of our hearts. He a chance on this old is the best thing Staffordshire mix. She to ever happen is a wonderful dog with us. He is just a happy temperament. the sweetest, smartest, most She loves her playful puppy beds, her food, her ever and he is cat, her toys, the water perfect for us. Attila with Jeni and Dylan hose, walks, car rides, Thank you! people, and especially Rogue with Olivia balls. She rolls tennis -Jenifer Wolf balls with her snout, and moves a soccer ball along with her front Submit YOUR Happy Tail! legs, and wow can she E-mail your adoption experience to Thelma Rogue block! [email protected], or submit at I’m happy to have Thelma and her Rogue was adopted right out her and so grateful for whs4pets.org. buddy Valor. She is of her foster home in March of what you’ve done for starting to find herself 2014, and still comes to visit her her. Thank you! Send a high-resolution photo of and her place here. foster parents at Nature’s Pet Market! -Tammy Swank you and your pet to be considered -Mary Ann Rogers Thelma and Valor for the cover of Brief Paws! Princess a.k.a. Katie Anne

Page 4 Brief Paws: The Official Newsletter of Willamette Humane Society whs4pets.org Fall 2014 Edition Page 5 Petcetera Count Dogula invites you to Events Grants News owser’s Boo Bash returns to rom the Karen M. Schroth he Willamette Humane Bthe Salem Convention Center FCharitable Foundation for TSociety Behavior & Training Bowser’s Boo Bash on October 25th! Please come Animals, we received $15,200 program is proud to partner with your family and friends, don to assist us in our strategic goal with Chemeketa Community Our signature dinner and auction to benefit the animals! your favorite costumes, and enjoy to Stabilize the Cat Population. College, and Catherine Steinke, a served meal, hosted wine and This gift will be used toward cat CPDT-KA, to offer a Professional Presented by beer, live music, and an on-site spay and neuter surgeries for Dog Trainer certification Salem Convention Center professional photographer. You’ll both Community Cats, and cats series of classes this fall. Visit have the opportunity to support owned by residents receiving chemeketa.edu and view the Fall Saturday, October 25, 2014, 5 pm animals at Willamette Humane government income assistance. Community Education course Society by bidding on hundreds Another portion will be used to catalog for details! $60 before Oct. 18, $70 thereafter of vacation packages, pet-themed offset cat adoption fees to entice items, and one-of-a-kind experiences the community to adopt a “Better Purchase tickets at whs4pets.org in the silent and live auction. It’s the than Free” cat, which includes spay big event of the year, and our goal & neuter surgery and a full adoption Hosted wine from is to raise over $130,000 for the package! Gold Sponsor: animals with your help! You can help in a number of ways- as an attendee, a volunteer, an item donor, or an rom the event sponsor. FAnimal Farm Foundation we received an all week, all ith Willamette Humane expenses paid WSociety’s upgraded workshop from website came a wealth of nationionally volunteer bloggers to feature recognized dog adoptable pets! Not only is trainer, Aimee Martha Russell’s ever-popular Adopt-an-Oregon-Dog.com blog ou’re invited to the Mews ‘N Sadler. WHS staff syndicated directly to whs4pets. Brews 5th Monday party, which and volunteers, and guests from Y org, but we welcome cat blogger returns to Santiam Brewing Co. regional Oregon shelters attended. Aimee is the founder of the Dogs Jean Dion, and returning on Sept. 29th from 4 - 9 pm. For bloggers Shelly & Elisha every pint or growler filled, Santiam Playing for Life training program. Mackerell. Cat photographers Brewing donates $1 to Willamette She updated our playgroup Shannon Priem and tag-team Humane Society! Patrons are also techniques (she brought us training Marilyn Scahill & Maryam Shad encouraged to bring canned cat and in 2010) and introduced her Fancy now provide professional-grade dog food to donate. Footwork and Monsters on Leash training series to our dog handlers. photos of adoptable cats on a Learn about what this means for weekly basis! our shelter and the dogs of our community on page 8!

Page 6 Brief Paws: The Official Newsletter of Willamette Humane Society whs4pets.org Fall 2014 Edition Page 7 Dogs Playing for Life Life-Saving Training Provided for Regional Shelter Staff & Volunteers

n attendance were 56 staff Aimee Sadler Aimee Sadler and her assistant, Over the course of the week, we teaches attendees Sarah “BB” Thompson, presented saw first-hand several dogs that Imembers and volunteers from from the shade as a week of seminars, workshops were previously labelled “dog- WHS. Because the terms of the she observes the and group handling sessions at aggressive” learn to relax, greet and Animal Farm Foundation’s dogs interact Willamette Humane Society. even play with other dogs. Under grant required WHS to invite Aimee’s guidance, one particularly personnel and volunteers from imee Sadler is the founder aggressive dog learned that other other area shelters, we were Aof the Dogs Playing for Life dogs are not a threat and that he pleased to have 39 people from program, where shelter dogs are can relax and learn to greet others 7 other shelters participate in the given opportunities to mingle, play without fear. When he began to workshops. Some came from as far and romp with one another. With romp and play with another dog— away as Roseburg to participate. her strong knowledge of behavioral something staff and volunteers Another term of the grant made this science and natural ability with never expected to see—there were educational opportunity possible for uring the last week of dogs, Aimee has a special talent but a few dry eyes in the audience. so many: there was no cost for any August, WHS was granted an for working with shelter dogs with Seeing him make a friend and participants to attend. All workshops, D seminars and handling sessions amazing opportunity to learn from behavioral challenges. One of enjoy interacting with another dog Dogs interact in playgroup at Willamette Humane Society a nationally-known trainer who Aimee’s specialties is developing was truly moving and captured were free to all who chose to attend. created revolutionary, life-saving techniques for helping unsocialized the essence and purpose of the programs for shelter dogs. With or dog-aggressive dogs learn workshops. hat’s the hook to receiving Making Matches statement from BJ Andersen, the generous sponsorship of the the social skills needed to enjoy Wa week-long free workshop he benefits of a safe, effective AWHS’s Executive Director, Animal Farm Foundation, interactions with other dogs. from a nationally-renowned shelter Tplaygroup program are sums up the value that Aimee’s trainer? WHS must commit to numerous and multi-faceted. When playgroups have had on WHS conducting at least 5 playgroups a dogs attend playgroups, they- over the last 4 years: “Aimee’s week for all eligible shelter dogs. burn excess energy, enjoy social Dogs Playing for Life program We are proud to say that we have camaraderie, receive lots of mental has brought WHS the best return already expanded our playgroup stimulation, and simply have a on investment of any workshop, program to meet this minimum goal. good time. Dogs who need social training or seminar we have had It is our hope that in the near future, coaching learn important skills that here, in terms of ongoing benefits to we’ll be conducting playgroups for make them better all-around-dogs. programs. Adoption information and the shelter dogs every day. Observing the dogs interact with matches are better, dogs’ mental one another allows staff to make health is better, the volunteer WHS staffers Jessi Keller imee also presented seminars informed decisions about what program is enhanced and staff (left) and Sarah Steele Aon working with dogs who are homes would be a good match training is better.” (center) direct playgroup particularly challenging to walk on for the shelter dogs. Like people, while Aimee Sadler (right) leash, and dogs that have reactivity many dogs prefer to be with specific ith the knowledge gained and BB Thompson (rear) issues. Following each of these personalities and temperaments. Wfrom Aimee’s workshops in offer support and guide seminars, group handling sessions And because not all dogs mix August, we can continue to grow observers through the process of providing allowed participants to practice the well with all canine personalities, the program and reap even greater rewards and correction. techniques and receive feedback learning what temperaments a dog benefits. Thank you Aimee, BB, from Aimee and her assistant. prefers to socialize with is crucial staff, volunteers and guests for your for making appropriate adoption commitment to enhancing the lives e at WHS feel particularly recommendations—especially of shelter dogs. And thank you to Wfortunate, as this was the when the adopter already has a the Animal Farm Foundation second time Aimee came to teach dog of their own. Another important for recognizing the need for shelters us about playgroups. In 2010, benefit of playgroups is the joy to have programs like these Aimee presented to WHS staff they bring to volunteers and staff. and for providing this invaluable and volunteers, and the result was Seeing shelter dogs having the time opportunity. the launching of regular playgroup of their life reminds us all why we sessions that have become a pivotal devote ourselves to the sometimes -Annie Ingersoll, CPDT part of our enrichment program. difficult job of improving the lives of Behavior & Training Manager homeless dogs.

Page 8 Brief Paws: The Official Newsletter of Willamette Humane Society whs4pets.org Fall 2014 Edition Page 9 Round of Apaws Buster’s World Mews & Views from Buster Katze, Resident Feline The Last Chance Club Helps Chewy Dear Friend of the Animals, Why focus on the combined vaccinated, and received an ear-tip Humaneitarian Award recipient Dr. Arlene Brooks of I’m pleased to report on our spay community-save rate and not the to identify them as “fixed.” They Turner’s Homestead Veterinary Clinic Last Chance Club were then returned to the location provided over $1,000 in pro bono services when she & neuter progress, and how your save-rate of individual shelters? extracted 16 teeth from 10 year old Charleston Chew, a support is literally saving lives. Because we share the same where they were trapped to prevent Dachshund ailing from periodontal disease. The surgery population system of animals. The other “unfixed” cats from moving was supported with a donation by Sylvia & Dale Strand, Through the Marion Polk community save-rate is an indicator into their previous space and using in memory of Vince Strand, a former Humane Investigator Community Cat Program, we’ve of effective population control. their resources to reproduce. We for Willamette Humane Society. WHS volunteer, Lee combined the surgery capacity When unchecked breeding (supply) have funding in hand for another 298 Nichols, adopted Chewy shortly after the surgery. “Chewy and organizational resources of exceeds adoptions (demand), the of these surgeries, and appreciate is a wonderful boy who just needed a surgical ‘last chance’ Willamette Humane Society and flow of cats will just spill into another your support to keep the balls rolling. and now has a future with Lee and his family” said Richard Willamette Valley Animal Hospital shelter like an ice tray, and spill into (You know what, that should be our Brooks, Last Chance Club partner. with the free-roaming cat trapping Junior Trainers Feature Adoptable Dogs our backyards and streets where new slogan!) expertise, volunteer force, and the cycle continues unchecked. We Lara Halvorsen (left), and sisters Claire (center) and grassroots strength of the We’ll be reaching out to residents Madelyn (right) Fish scrapbooked adoption profiles to have to curb the breeding cycle by in targeted neighborhoods to perform display in the shelter! Lara attended two weeks of Jr. Coalition of Oregon, Salem Friends spaying & neutering owned and un- of Felines, and Coalition Advocating Trap Neuter Return (TNR) on a Trainers Camp. “During her time at the camps, she trained owned cats alike for the strategy to large scale. We appreciate your 2 different dogs, a young pit bull puppy and a challenging for Animals. Together, the whole of be successful. walker hound. Lara’s patience, gentle handling, and training our group is greater than the sum of support now more than ever. We’re skills truly shined at camp where she participated in training its parts. I was around when the WHS Spay in constant need of donations to fund sessions, bathed the dogs, and took them for walks” & Neuter Clinic was in its infancy. surgeries, and volunteers to help said Annie Ingersoll, Behavior & Training Manager. Her Many of you may wonder what Through your support, it has now trap, transport, and spread the word! spaying & neutering free-roaming dedication to promote adoptions and serve the animals at performed over 22,000 spay & With paw-kneading gratitude, WHS is pronounced in her continuing efforts. community cats and working with neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. other animal welfare organizations With your help, we can subsidize has to do with saving lives of animals surgeries to make them affordable Mcnary Estates Lemonade in the shelter! As an example of how Buster Katze and accessible to low-income cat Resident Feline Thank you to Shá and the Eppley Multifamily NW Miniature Golf successful this strategy is in our own family for selling lemonade to benefit Thank you to Multifamily NW for owners. With each prevented Consultant backyard, the Animal Shelter Alliance litter of , a kennel is made the animals during the annual McNary hosting a MiniGolf Tournament at of Portland (ASAP) has implemented Estates Sale. They raised $55 for the Best Little Roadhouse benefiting available in the shelter, and adult pets! animals at WHS! Association a joint spay & neuter program, and cats are saved. members raised $1,000 during the pooled their resources to achieve second annual event. a 91% community-wide save-rate Through foundation grants, for cats and dogs. If you’re not individual donors, and volunteer impressed, please sniff some support, we offer free trap rental, and read that last sentence again. and spay & neuter surgeries for Our community can and will obtain community cats. Since January, similarly impressive, life-saving 522 community cats were trapped results in the near future by focusing and brought to the clinic through on spay & neuter, and working our Fix-a-Feral program. They Rose Court Events together. were spayed or neutered, Thank you to Imperial Sovereign Rose Court royalty, supporters, and Miss Gay Oregon, Sunshine Ray MacPherson, for Endowment Fund Grows for the Animals raising $1,514.50 for our pets from the recent Gay Oregon Pageant and Fashion Faux Paws events! With great pleasure, we announce the new Don A. and Eileea J. Bourne Endowment Fund. This named fund of $75,000 will Stella Arnesen Supports the Pets benefit spay and neuter services with an annual distribution into Thank you to Stella and family for Girl Scout Cookies perpetuity. This ongoing income means that Willamette Humane donating food and supplies! Many thanks to local Girl has a guaranteed annual gift to subsidize the sterilization surgery Scout Troops costs for cats and dogs of citizens in financial need. Decades who donated to from now, if sterilization services are not the critical need they are the animals at today, the fund will support the greatest need at the time. Willamette Humane Forest Ridge H.O.P.E. Group Society! A big thank you to Forest Ridge Endowment gifts lower the cost of fundraising, allowing more Turner Troop #10121 donated students who raised $400 from gifts to go directly to the work you so passionately support. If you’d $350, and Salem Troop #10088 lemonade and Kettle chip sales! The like to learn more, contact Susan Carey at 503-585-5900 ext. 305 donated $500 from recent cookie students are part of a service group that sales. stands for “Helping Out Planet Earth.” or [email protected].

Page 10 Brief Paws: The Official Newsletter of Willamette Humane Society whs4pets.org Fall 2014 Edition Page 11 Volunteer of the Quarter Service Directory Kristen Klay Embraces the Pets and People of Willamette Humane Society Community Education Pet Sitting & Boarding (continued) Capital Canine Club After a busy week of teaching first-year German Kristen knows that her work not only focuses on www.cityofsalem.net/canineclub • [email protected] Catopia—A Unique Boarding Experience students at Willamette University, Kristen is amazed helping the cats to feel comfortable, but the people The Capital Canine Club proudly sponsors the mutt mitt dispenser 503-689-3031 • catopiaboarding.com • Salem, Oregon at how calming and revitalizing her Friday visiting as well. Adoptions often hinge on provided in a dog’s adoption package at the Willamette Humane Society. Spacious, private suites accommodate your whole cat family. “Camp evening shift as a cat hospitality the mutual comfort of pets and the Show your love for your pet and your community by pledging to keep Catawanda,” Salem’s only fully-enclosed outdoor lounging environment, Kristen Klay neighborhoods and streams clean by picking up after your pet! Simply engages all of your cat’s senses. Loving, personalized care provides volunteer can be! She knows that a holds Bubbles, people they’re with. She wants all send a photo and the name of your dog(s) along with a pledge to always peace of mind. Special-needs kitties welcome. The next BEST place to calm handler makes a calm cat, and who was brought in as a stray. visitors to feel welcome, trusted, pick up, and we will post the photo on our website. Doing so shows that home. Appointments only, please. they need us to take things slow and at ease on the adoption you and your pooch “pawsitively” make a difference in your community. when first interacting. floor. You’ll find Kristen greeting Dog Gone News & Critters Too Newsletter RAYning Doggs - PET SITTING by JOY & LES RAY Kristen began volunteering guests, inviting them in, and being helpful but not (541) 220-4107 • www.DogGoneNews.com (661) 242-1912 (cell) • S. Salem • [email protected] with her 12 year old son, [email protected] Formerly RAYning Catts ‘n’ Dogs. Fifty five years of experience & Alexander, in 2012. It started overwhelming. Dog Gone News is a monthly publication for people everywhere who love references. Pet sitting in our large, clean, pet proof, 1-story home. as a way for Kristen to teach Kristen’s daughter, to pamper their pets. It features informative articles, heart-warming stories, Central air, heat, carpets throughout, with the comfort of your pet in local events, and Oregon pets available for adoption. Coming soon to mind. NO KENNELING. Overnighters sleep with us in our 3-room suite. him about service in the Isabelle, recently turned 12, Salem, and serving Albany, Lebanon, Brownsville, Corvallis, Philomath, Rates: $10 - $20 per day. community and a positive and was anxious to begin and Oregon’s Central Coast. Visit doggonenews.com for the latest work ethic, but quickly volunteering. Kristen and edition! Pet Supply Stores became a therapeutic her children even picked passion for her as well once up an additional volunteer Dog Training Davenport’s Den (located inside WHS) she connected with the cats. shift helping to maintain 4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem • 503-585-5900 kennels and socialize cats WHS Behavior & Training Program Located in and benefiting the animals at Willamette Humane Society. Kristen remarked on the 4246 Turner Rd SE • (503) 585-5900 x326 Davenport’s Den features Science Diet Pet food, treats and toys mission of WHS- providing available for adoption at www.whs4pets.org/behavior recommended by our Certified Professional Dog Trainer, pet supplies compassionate services to Petco! At Willamette Humane, we use positive, rewards-based training methods including crates, cat scratchers, leashes, collars, and more! pets and people- and how “Kristen is consistent, to help owners build healthy relationships with their dogs. From basic obedience courses to agility and trick training, we offer a variety of classes before volunteering, it was all reliable, and great at and seminars year round. Classes are taught by Certified Professional Nature’s Pet Market – Salem about the animals, and she didn’t communicating. She is eager to Dog Trainer, Annie Ingersoll, and class sizes are kept small to ensure 4555 Liberty Rd. S • Salem, OR 97302 • (503) 362-4555 realize how strong and important learn, eager to help, and not afraid personalized attention. www.facebook.com/NaturesPetSalem the connection to people can be. of a challenge. She sets a great Wholesome grub for the pets you love! Healthy, natural and affordable pet foods, supplies, accessories, professional training, and grooming. Many visitors to the cattery have example to the other volunteers” said Pet Massage Kim Berg, Volunteer Manager. We have dry, canned, freeze dried and raw foods and treats for cats recently experienced the loss of a pet, and and dogs. Find us in the Sunnyslope Shopping center next to Roth’s. are searching for them as a stray, or searching for Kristen will soon train new volunteers on the cat Pawsitive Kneads Animal Massage Happy pets, happy people! (503) 999-8941 • [email protected] a new companion to fill the void. Many others perceive hospitality team. Her advice to new volunteers is to PO Box 1268, Aumsville, OR 97325 and react to the expressed emotions of the cats in the take time to learn the ropes, to not be afraid to ask Your pet can experience the same health benefits from massage as you Spay & Neuter Services kennels, ranging from fear and insecurity to an intense staff members or other volunteers questions, and to do! Massage relieves stress and pain, eases muscle strain, detoxifies WHS Spay & Neuter Clinic desire to interact with their visitors- a longing for home. focus on reading the needs and moods of the animals. muscles, and the list goes on! Call today to find out how massage can improve your pet’s life. Remember, if it’s good for you, it’s good for them! 4246 Turner Rd. SE • (503)480-7729 As a volunteer, Kristen values the experiences and Being a new volunteer is just like having a new job- whs4pets.org/clinic connection she shares with visitors and potential comfort and knowledge will come over time. The WHS Spay & Neuter Clinic offers high-quality, low-cost spay and Pet Sitting & Boarding neuter services for cats and dogs. As a nonprofit organization, we offer adopters. Kristen, thank you for your service to the rates that will sustain our clinic and offer the lowest spay and neuter pets and people of our community! Animal House Pet Sitting, LLC surgery prices in the community. Low-cost services are available to Kristin Santose • 503-581-6313 everyone, regardless of income or geography. Animal House is the leader in professional home pet care since 1990. I Adopt a Pet Become a Volunteer care for all types of animals and birds. Cats and dogs are my specialty. whs4pets.org/adopt-a-pet whs4pets.org/volunteer Your pet stays home and care is provided by home visits. I also offer a dog View our Service Directory Online: 503-585-5900 ext. 322 503-585-5900 ext. 312 walking service. Bonded, licensed, and insured. whs4pets.org/local-service-directory Adoptable cats also available at Annual Our shelter If you’re interested in advertising in Brief Paws or on our website, partner locations: Attend a volunteer orientation on Sponsor of proudly feeds email [email protected], or call (503) 585-5900, ext. 308. the first Monday and third Thursday Willamette and recommends Humane Science Diet All non-WHS services paid a fee to advertise. We do not endorse of the month, at 5:30, in the WHS Society brand pet food. these advertisers or guarantee their products and services. Education Hall. Please ask for references.

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SHARON LUCHT RICK THOMPSON ESTELLE LILES RODEO People Memorials Fred Lucht Tom & Jean Knapper Honorariums For People and Pets Maryellen Barker Norman & Lorraine Beugli LEROY MILLS MERLIN TRAYLOR AALACRITOUS ALTRUISM GUS LYLE G. ADAMS CAROLE DAVIS Sherri & Anthony Boesen PAMELA LOVELY’S SIMON Kim Windfeather & Kathy Laurie Skillman Coleman Payne & Barbara Susan Anderson Tim Woodden BIRTHDAY Siobhan O’Cealliagh Wade Teresa Ferrer; Professional Goodfellow CATHY INGALLS Dr. Nelson & Marge Lutey FRANCES MAXINE DAY Staff Organization Oregon LORI ASA JENNIFER SPEAR LEL & MORGAN Susan Elliott Tass Ferrell Morrison & Tom LETITIA ALLEY Patty Jackson Anderson LUCY Dee McFarland Terrance & Sancha Alley D. Annie Ford Shirley Johnson-Boysal Carolyn Hitchcock LAURA I. EDEN Susan & Tony Haider; MARGE BARBER MONTE AND BARB Hawthorne Development Maryellen Barker JEN KASER’S BIRTHDAY Barbara & Timothy Mahoney Penny Nikolai Steve Spiro MATTHEW TURNER Janice Milani Don & Diana Redetzkr LLC Kathleen March Susan Evans Jennifer Milre JENNIFER BODDA WILLIAM D. Deborah & Megan West KATNISS Chung Yun BOBBIE FARLEY Linda Brandow MONTY VITALITY PET HOSPITAL - Elise Yun & Hekun Wu Sally & Norman Bone PECKENPAUGH Jane Hazelton FOR HELPING THE Ted & Joanne Debacon ROBIN AND TOMMY DALKE YOU FOUND Beverly Haslebacher Zach Diehl BRIAN KLEIN AND DOLLAR RICHARD ANDERSON DICK FAULKNER WHS Board of Directors JAMES NORLIE’S Diana Hodapp Laurie Klampe Marge BIRTHDAY RICK & LIZ POECKER’S RICHARD ESPEY’S James Norlie MARGARET WILSON’S MOTHER BIRTHDAY AND FATHER’S SUE KOGER GEORGE BARR JAMES G. GARDINER Beth Mechlin BIRTHDAY Peggy Lewellyn Cassy Eriksson Raymond Woods DAY MARY OBERST Barbara Bourque Marti, Mike, Morgan & Sharon & John Oberst LAURA BASL STEVE HANDE REX L. PUGMIRE Mason Chaney Amy Segal & Brian Joanne & Doug Kowitz Carolyn Pugmire RANDY WHITTAKER Schachtsick Diane Barnett ROBERT HESS JOHN RITCHIE Darren & Lindsey HANK MR. PINS NORA BIEGE Irene Longaker Connie & Terry Murphy Buchholz Pet Memorials Laurie Klampe Norman & Lorraine Beugli Maryellen Barker Gregg & Tawnya Caudill AFTON CHEYENNE Estelle Lile GEORGE HIGLEY LUVENIA RENEE SANTANA Shirley Coffelt Linda Alstad Brenda Russell HARVEY & NEWMAN NELLIE, MISSY & SAM Mary Maulding Frank & Zelda Suniga Lucinda Boatwright Dustin Conly Frances Phillips Frances & Gene Ginn Jack & Madeline Strickfaden Brian & Carla Cornick Joan Fraser ANDY CHLOE CECIL HINSEY Kelly & Eriks Gabliks Wally Nusbaum Donna Wada HENRY PENNIE ANNA PAULINE Karen & Bill Horner ARLEN SCHLAG Wendy Hackman Luci Hoard Kate and Keelie Switzer BOATWRIGHT Craig & Joyce Fear Bi & Alice Hahn ATTICUS CLYDE & WILLY China Carl & Darlene Becklund JOHN HOBSON Melanie Hancock Ellen & Patrick Kudszus Pamela Daniels DAISY HUBBARD Gerald, Sharon, and Nanc Nellie Hobson SUSIE SCHNEIDER Rob Hatchell & Brooklynn Ronald & Eileen Daniels Andrea & Tim Buntjer RICKETS Boatwright Sandra & Kaitlin Schneider Santibanez John Schlieski Lucinda Boatwright KATHERINE MARTINO Justin & Annie Hedlund CONAN JACK Ann & Jerry Chetock HUTZLER LOUISE K. SHULTZ Dru & Ken Johnson Dana Mclaughlin Beverly Otjen SASSY Les & Cathy Foster Sharon Roemmel & Theresa Mary Lou & Mark Janeba Sandra Kumnick James Stone Betty Jo Kostenborder Cornwell Polk County Sheriff’s Office OLLIE CORK KNEWTON Teresa, Terry, Terri, Brion & SHARON C. STEVENS Lou Nordyke Tracy & Jeff Crandall Joanna & Roger Brown SONNYBOY Samantha Lee GLENN RICHARD Pamela Bresnahan & Peter Cheryl Seleen Sherrie Vogel Sebastian & Catherina George & Barbara Shore JOHNSON Axelrad Dori & Greg Showell CRUSHER Mekkadath Daniel Johnson Craig & Cherie Cline Vernon & Mariel Tatchio Gretchen & Dale Hoppe KOVA ROBERT Theresa & Doug Johnson Marina Jacks Kimber Townsend & David Chip & Lisa Paluska SOPHIE BRANDOW Steven & Kathy Speckman Marilyn & Dennis Leckington Weston DENVER Stockton Garver Linda Brandow Linda & Joel Leming Jeff & Jill Van Laanen BAILEY Larry & Jan Bevens KURO, PETER, CLARENCE KERRIE K. JONES Amy Meyerson; Law Office Dallas Volunteer Fire Joan Fraser & KITTY T.C. KEVIN & DEBI Ronald & Joan Jones of Amy Lin Meyerson Association MARY DORY Sakurako Thatcher; Egami Fred Lucht CARNAHAN Troy Morris Richard & Joan Peffley Dixie Falls Construction Sarah Rinehart; Sarah EMMIE BECK Rachel & Michael Job Growers Joan Fraser THYRA & BOOMER Carnahan Rinehart Law Offices DON WILSON DRAKE LINUS & SABRINA Marilyn McKibben MARCY & BOB Joel Smith & Pamela Frank & Zelda Suniga Rod & Joyce Brown Marlene & Marvin Roberts BAILEY BOO PHYLLIS CLOYD KLOSTERMAN Randy & Barbara Fraser Gloege TIGGER, HENRIETTA, Richard Hilts; Beverly Holmes Rita Valko FATHER GEORGE WOLF ELI KOBI, & ARTHUR City View Funeral Pauline Weaver & Charlie Bonnie Kovach Laurie Skillman MINGUS Dan & Nancy Heer Scribner BRANDY Home EDNA Sally Templeman Cathy & Casey Jones; LICHTENBERGER Walsh & Associates PC ELLIOTT Artworks By Cathy J YOUR PET MATT DALMOLIN Betty & Bill Spotlight Your Donna & Greg David Marshall SARAH STONE DOC BROWN Winifred Sangirardi Charnholm Loved Ones! Joann & Brad Tongue Burgess MISSY Rachel & Michael Carnahan Tracy & Jeff Crandall ZUMA Combined tribute LINNEN DR. JAMES LIUM CALHOUN GINGER Nan & Bill Devlin DAVENPORT G. Donald THERESA THOMMEN donations of $250 or more David MacMillan & MITZ Marcia & John Moeller Irene Price Yvonne Beardsley are eligible for a small Elisa & Jay Schofield, DMD Lois Stark Les Olson Montgomery photo! Michael & Lorene Vollmar

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