Baker Institute To Improve For Animal Health Animal Health Annual Report Through Basic and 2009 – 2010 Applied Research

1 Table of Contents Director’s Message

3 Director’s Message 4 Research 14 Publications Dear Friends of the Baker Institute program parallels that of the Insti- events and accomplishments are 16 Faculty Accomplishments for Animal Health, tute. George began his research on described in the report. I am very pleased that Colin Parrish, the John 17 Faculty Funding canine hip dysplasia by studying the I am delighted to present the 2010 chemical changes in affected joints. M. Olin Professor of Virology, has 23 PhD Degrees Awarded Annual Report of the Baker Institute He continued his work by studying been appointed to serve as the next 24 News and Events for Animal Health. Our theme was the impact of growth on the disease director of the Baker Institute for 26 Mission: Operation Control “60 Years and Two Careers” as we and in recent years has directed Animal Health and the Feline Health 27 Pioneer Award Recognizes Plan celebrated 60 Years of leadership in the the research toward understanding Center. Colin is an extraordinary to Target Toxins fi eld of animal health research as well the genetic causes of hip dysplasia. scientist who has contributed in as the careers of two distinguished many important ways to the Insti- 28 Training Veterinary Researchers George leaves a legacy of students faculty members, Professor George Lust and collaborators who will continue tute since his arrival as a graduate for the Future and former Director Douglas McGregor. his efforts to solve the problem of hip student in 1980. His commitment to 29 Canine Hip Dysplasia: dysplasia in dogs. our mission is strong and our future A Cornerstone of Research Our 60-year history has been punctu- is secure in his hands. 30 Memorial Gift Program ated by discoveries that have improved Doug McGregor has had a distin- 34 Honor Roll of Giving the lives of animals. When we attended guished career as a researcher, It has been my privilege to serve the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba the Institute as interim director 59 Financial Summary administrator, and leader of research and Westminster Kennel Club Dog training programs. He enjoyed a during the past year. Thank you for 60 Baker Institute Advisory Council Shows, I was able to say with confi - highly successful career as a cellular your support and commitment to 62 Faculty, Staff, and dence that every one of the healthy and immunologist and, when recruited to our mission. The generosity of our Student Directory happy dogs present had been touched the Baker Institute as director, he set friends enables us to continue to by research performed at the Baker about creating the paradigm in place lead and grow our research efforts. Institute. In the early years, this work today in which the expectation is that To put it simply, we could not do it produced vaccines that saved dogs’ all research programs be federally without you! lives. More recently, identifi cation of funded. This was a fairly radical idea genetic causes of disease has helped to when Doug introduced it in 1975, and When he founded the laboratory limit the perpetuation of these diseases it has served us very well. Later, when that would become the Institute, in affected breeds. At this juncture, Doug was appointed associate dean James Baker’s vision was that the the genome sequencing efforts for for research for the College, he devel- challenges of animal health research the dog and horse are bearing fruit in oped NIH-funded training programs could be attacked using scientifi c many ways that show us the benefi t of for veterinarians. His success in this tools at the cutting edge. In the conducting fundamental research in regard is both impressive and inspir- fi rst 60 years, we have seen James order to solve problems that challenge ing and many college investigators Baker’s vision realized in ways that animal health. In 2010, the formula was have benefi tted from the programs. he might not have imagined. We look executed beautifully when the equine Doug’s scientifi c legacy will include to the future with excitement and genome sequence enabled the identifi - his research fi ndings as well as the commitment. cation of the genetic defect responsible large number of veterinarians who for Lavender Foal Syndrome. That today are conducting research and, in discovery was translated immediately their turn, training the next genera- With best wishes, into the development of a diagnostic tion of veterinary investigators. test for the affected gene. This is the type of application of basic research The year has been marked by ad- fi ndings upon which the reputation of ditional milestones. We have joined the Baker Institute has been built and with the Feline Health Center in our Judy Appleton that will serve as the basis for advances mission to improve the lives of ani- in the future. mals. The Center moved to the Baker Interim Director Institute in November of 2009, and Baker Institute for Animal Health George Lust has been a key researcher we are working together to optimize and Feline Health Center, during 42 of the 60 years of Baker our administrative and program- Alfred H. Caspary history. The evolution of his research matic activities. Other signifi cant Professor of Immunology

2 3 Lavender Foal Syndrome Douglas F. Antczak, Canine Vision Quest Gregory M. Acland, VMD, PhD BVSc Dorothy Havemeyer Professor of McConville Medical Genetics Professor of Equine Medicine

Douglas Antczak, VMD, PhD, the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Gregory Acland, BVSC, Professor of Medical Genetics, researches Professor of Equine Medicine is studying Lavender Foal Syn- inherited eye diseases in dogs. Sometimes, he conquers them. drome, a fatal inherited disease of Egyptian Arabian horses and One such disease, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), renders their descendants. The syndrome is named for the unusual coat affected Glen of Imaal terriers completely blind by age seven. color of affected foals, described as pale chestnut, lavender, or “It fi rst manifests around age three—too late to avoid breeding pinkish. Lavender foals, unable to stand or lie on their stomachs, carriers together,” notes Dr. Acland. Using DNA derived from tend to lie on one side with their necks stretched back and out. blood samples, he compared thousands of short gene sequence Other symptoms include rolling eyes, seizures, stiff legs, and pad- variations, called “SNPs,” from affected and unaffected terriers, dling motions. “Virtually all affected foals are euthanized within exploiting newly available genomics tools (“SNP chips”) to locate their fi rst week of life. This is very distressing for owners and the mutated gene. “The elimination of PRA in this breed is now veterinarians alike,” says Dr. Antczak. probable,” says Dr. Acland. Despite the rarity of Lavender Foal Syndrome—10.3 per cent of Another breed, the briard, is susceptible to congenital station- Egyptian Arabians and 1.8 per cent of non-Egyptian Arabians are ary night blindness, an early-onset disease that causes a range carriers—the cost to owners is signifi cant. “The loss of that year’s of vision problems. “We now have a test that detects the gene foal, the mare’s lost breeding year, plus veterinary care, can total responsible for the disease,” says Dr. Acland. “Breeders can avoid thousands of dollars,” estimates Dr. Antczak. carrier-to-carrier matings, and the incidence of congenital sta- tionary night blindness in briards has decreased rapidly.” Drs. Antczak and Samantha Brooks, assistant professor in Cornell’s Department of Animal Science, collaborated success- Other diseases that have been similarly eliminated are PRA in fully on a project to identify the mutated gene that causes this collies and Irish setters, and progressive rod cone degenera- disease. It took nearly a decade, along with essential coopera- tion in Australian cattle dogs. “There are now over 15 genetic tion from Arabian horse breeders, to collect the necessary hair tests associated with 30 different dog breeds,” notes Dr. Acland. samples from affected foals and their relatives. The researchers “Funding from the NIH, Morris Animal Foundation, and various then developed a simple molecular assay to test for carriers or to breeder groups has been vital to our work.” confi rm the diagnosis in affl icted foals. In another line of collaborative research, a briard named Lance- Because Lavender Foal Syndrome is a recessive condition, horses lot had his sight restored via gene replacement therapy. “Dr. with only one copy of the mutated gene appear normal, but are Bill Hauswirth at the University of Florida developed a ‘viral carriers. Affl icted foals, however, carry two copies of the mutant vector’—a non-toxic virus containing the missing gene,” explains gene—one from each parent. The new test will enable breed- Dr. Acland. “When Lancelot was injected with this virus, the gene ers to avoid carrier-to-carrier matings that can produce affected was restored to his retina, and his vision returned to normal.” foals. Test results showing a “clean bill of health” will enhance a This technique has since proven successful on humans with horse’s breeding value. “The Lavender Foal Project is an excel- similar disorders. lent example of the practical progress in equine genetic medicine Dr. Acland is currently studying PRA in Italian greyhounds and that was made possible by the recent sequencing of the horse American Staffordshire terriers, and a complex retinal disease genome,” notes Dr. Antczak. “Using genetic testing in this power- called collie eye anomaly. “Formerly, we needed 100 dogs plus ful way may eventually eliminate this disease.” their parents and grandparents to obtain a sample database for each disease,” recalls Dr. Acland. “Now, with SNP chips, samples from only about 30 dogs are needed. That’s good news for dog lovers everywhere!”

4 5 Judith A. Appleton, Alpaca Parasites Scott A. Coonrod, Canine Breast Cancer PhD MS, PhD Alfred H. Caspary Associate Professor Professor of of Epigenetics and Immunology Reproductive Biology

Judith Appleton, PhD, the Alfred H. Caspary Professor of Im- Scott A. Coonrod, MS, PhD, Associate Professor of Epigenetics munology, is researching the impacts of the parasitic worm and Reproductive Biology, is researching canine breast cancer. Parelaphostrongylus tenuis upon alpacas. “Virtually all white- “Dogs get breast cancer naturally, just as humans do, and they tailed deer in the northeastern U.S. carry this common parasite,” have mammary gland structure, hormone levels, and breast says Dr. Appleton. Although the deer are unaffected, the larvae cancer pathways that are similar as well,” explains Dr. Coonrod. are passed in their feces and then picked up by snails. Llamas, “Without surgical intervention, most dogs with breast cancer die alpacas, sheep, and goats acquire the parasite by eating either from it. Fortunately, most owned dogs are spayed before reach- the infected snails or the grass they have touched. ing sexual maturity, which helps prevent breast cancer.” “The larvae can enter the animal’s spinal cord, where they grow Working in collaboration with Drs. Joe Wakshlag, assistant pro- and wreak havoc with the nervous system,” says Dr. Appleton. fessor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, and postdoctoral Symptoms include weakness in the hindquarters, diffi culty walk- fellow Dr. Brian Cherrington, Dr. Coonrod found that amounts ing, and inability to stand. Left untreated, the disease can lead to of a specifi c enzyme, called PAD2 “are increased in the lining of paralysis and death for animals unable to feed themselves. “It’s the canine mammary gland as the female enters estrus. We also not in the best interests of a parasite to kill its host,” explains found that levels of this enzyme are regulated by the epidermal Dr. Appleton, continuing, “but alpacas are not native here, so the growth factor receptor family, which is currently the target of a parasite is not adapted to them.” number of breast cancer drugs for women.” “We collaborated with camelid veterinarian Steve Purdy from Besides investigating the function of this enzyme in normal the University of Massachusetts, in studying the alpaca’s immune tissue, the researchers are now testing whether PAD2 levels are response to this parasite,” says Dr. Appleton. “We found that increased in canine mammary tumors, and whether this increase infected animals improve signifi cantly following treatment with is linked to one growth factor receptor in particular, HER2. “This anti-infl ammatory and anti-parasitic drugs.” They also found that, is important because women with HER2 positive tumors can be when mounting immune responses, camelids produce unusual effectively treated with drugs that specifi cally target this recep- “heavy-chain” antibodies in response to induced infection. These tor,” says Dr. Coonrod. “We’ve also recently developed a new small antibodies may be able to go where conventional antibodies drug that inactivates PAD2, and this drug also appears to block cannot, making them particularly effective in countering Parela- tumor growth of breast cancer cells. We hope that soon we will phostrongylus tenuis. be able to begin testing the effi cacy of our new drugs on dogs with breast cancer. A combination of HER2 and PAD2-blockers Another study revealed that these heavy-chain antibodies are might be particularly effective at blocking tumor growth.” passed into baby camelids’ bodies via their mother’s fi rst milk. Related research also involves testing for PADs as markers for “There is only a short window of opportunity after birth to do early stage breast cancer. this,” explains Dr. Appleton. “Crias that cannot nurse miss out and are at high risk for developing a variety of infections.” Regarding future cancer research at the Baker Institute, “Our long-term goal is to develop a strong, well-funded companion “This parasite is a huge concern for alpaca owners,” notes Dr. Ap- animal cancer program that helps both animals and people,” pleton. Most treat their animals preventatively with anti-parasitic says Dr. Coonrod. “We want Baker to be the place to go to study drugs; however, other intestinal worms then develop resistance canine and feline cancer.” to these medications. Developing a vaccine—Dr. Appleton’s long- term goal—could eliminate the need for such medications.

6 7 Controlling Susan K. Bliss, Researching Vicki N. Meyers-Wallen, Cryptosporidiosis DVM, PhD Canine Reproductive VMD, PhD Senior Research Associate Professor Associate Diseases of Genetics and Reproduction

Senior Research Associate Susan K. Bliss, DVM, PhD, studies Vicki Meyers-Wallen, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACT, Associate Professor Cryptosporidium parvum, a protozoan parasite that causes of Genetics and Reproduction, investigates two inherited canine enteric disease in mammals, including humans, worldwide. The reproductive diseases, each with a parallel form in humans. parasite is transmitted by ingestion of oocysts that are shed in One such disease, which occurs in 22 different dog breeds, the feces of infected animals. “Importantly, recent studies indi- is SRY-negative XX Sex Reversal. Here, dogs with female sex cate that infected dairy calves are the major reservoir of Cryp- chromosomes develop testicular tissue and other male organs tosporidium parvum for human infection, which can be fatal in utero. As the name suggests, affected individuals have two X in people with compromised immune systems,” notes Dr. Bliss. chromosomes and lack a Y chromosome. However, their physi- “Since medications against cryptosporidiosis have limited benefi t cal characteristics vary. Severely affected dogs develop testicles in either humans or calves, the development of an effective vac- and externally, a penis. Less affected dogs are hermaphrodites; cine is important.” they develop ovotestes (gonads with both testicular and ovar- ian aspects) and externally, female genitalia. The recommended In collaboration with Daryl Nydam, DVM, PhD, an assistant treatment—removing the entire reproductive tract—is similar to professor in Cornell’s Department of Population Medicine and spaying. Diagnostic Sciences, Dr. Bliss has been researching such a vac- cine. “We are evaluating a protein from the parasite called CP15. To identify the cause, says Dr. Meyers-Wallen, “We are examining When combined with aluminum hydroxide, such a vaccine may the region of the genome that most likely contains the mutation, decrease both the transmission and severity of disease in calves.” using next-generation sequencing and re-sequencing techniques. Having narrowed this region from billions of base pairs to two In recent experiments, vaccinated two-year-old pregnant heifers million in affected dogs, we plan to pinpoint the abnormal DNA had signifi cantly higher levels of CP15-specifi c antibodies in both sequence and then develop a diagnostic test for it.” their serum and colostrum (fi rst milk) compared to unvaccinated control heifers. Subsequently, 40 female and male Holstein calves A second disorder is Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome in were randomly fed either colostrum from the vaccinated heifers which externally normal males develop oviducts and a uterus. or control colostrum produced by unrelated heifers. This disorder occurs in miniature schnauzers worldwide. Approx- imately 50 per cent of affected dogs have undescended testicles, “Vaccination appears to induce a specifi c immune response in which are susceptible to testicular tumors. Affected dogs may heifers as antibodies are secreted into their colostrum, and calves also develop urinary tract infections and life-threatening uterine absorb these antibodies,” summarizes Dr. Bliss. “We anticipate infections. Again, removal of the reproductive tract eliminates that the vaccine will be a practical method for conferring protec- such problems. “In 2009, we identifi ed the mutation that is re- tion to calves against cryptosporidiosis. In addition, colostrum sponsible for this syndrome in miniature schnauzers, using blood containing CP15-specifi c antibodies may prove valuable for pro- samples from affected dogs, and developed a diagnostic test that tecting and treating humans with cryptosporidiosis.” detects the mutation in the DNA,” notes Dr. Meyers-Wallen. “By detecting unaffected carriers, this commercially available test can prevent carrier-to-carrier matings, which produce affected males.” Because the disorders Dr. Meyers-Wallen studies are not always obvious, she is also interested in raising awareness about them among breeders and veterinarians. “If breeders are conscien- tious, both disorders can eventually be eliminated,” she says. “Used in this way, genetic testing can ultimately lead to the 8 improvement of canine breeds.” 9 Susana Mendez, Leashing Leishmaniasis Anna V. Kukekova, Genetics of DVM, PhD PhD Domesticated Behavior Assistant Professor Research Associate of Immunology and in Foxes Infectious Diseases

Susana Mendez, DVM, PhD, Assistant Professor of Immunology Research Associate Anna V. Kukekova, PhD, literally goes the and infectious diseases, is researching canine leishmaniasis, a extra mile for her research. Traveling regularly to Russia, she serious disease of dogs and people that is caused by a parasite works in collaboration with the Institute of Cytology and Genetics that is transmitted via the bite of a sandfl y. Sandfl ies themselves of the Russian Academy of Sciences to better understand animal may become infected from biting infected dogs. domestication. Starting in 1959, the institute selected farm-bred foxes for tameness. Now 50 generations later, the resultant popu- Over the last decade, leishmaniasis has become established lation is represented by 400 animals. In 1970, the institute began in North America and is on the rise worldwide. “However, we selecting aggressive foxes; there are now 200 of these foxes. receive few canine leishmaniasis patients at Cornell; the sandfl ies may not survive northeastern winters,” notes Dr. Mendez. “Dogs There are differences between genetically inherited tameness from warmer areas are more likely to contract the disease.” and non-genetic, learned tameness, says Dr. Kukekova. “If you took infant wild foxes home and hand-raised them, they might Foxhounds seem particularly susceptible to leishmaniasis. Signs act tame, but their offspring would exhibit wild behavior,” she include dry skin, dandruff, hair loss around the eyes and muzzle, explains. “By contrast, our genetically tame foxes consistently open skin sores, and severe weight loss. Diagnosis is confi rmed produce tame pups. They behave much like pet dogs.” Even by blood tests. “The disease is generally fatal, since internal genetically tame pups reared by aggressive mothers remain organs, especially the kidneys, are irreversibly damaged,” says tame, notes Dr. Kukekova, adding, “When tame foxes are bred Dr. Mendez. “While 90 per cent of dogs with leishmaniasis die, a with aggressive foxes, most of the offspring exhibit intermediate small minority—perhaps those with greater genetic resistance— behavior.” overcome it.” Tameness is measured by evaluating the way the foxes respond Dr. Mendez is studying the antibiotic pyrazinamide—used to to people, describes Dr. Kukekova. “The foxes may exhibit treat tuberculosis in humans—for use against leishmaniasis. behaviors ranging from approaching the human with wagging “This drug is already licensed and is safe, inexpensive, and avail- tails, seeking to be petted, to huddling at a distance, or exhibiting able in a pill form that is easy to administer,” she reports. “We are aggression.” now researching chemical analogs that would make pyrazinamide more effective.” “Our goal is to identify the genes responsible for these behaviors. By analyzing DNA samples from the foxes, we’ve found several Research on a leishmaniasis vaccine is also underway. “Live vac- regions within the fox genome that are associated with tame be- cines seem to be required to produce a signifi cant level of immu- havior,” says Dr. Kukekova. “The most signifi cant loci are located nity,” observes Dr. Mendez. “In collaboration with NIH scientists, on fox chromosome number 12. However, this region is very we have identifi ed salivary proteins of the sandfl y that induce a large, and now we’re working on narrowing it down to individual strong immune response. We are now creating a non-pathogenic genes.” form of the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that has been ge- netically manipulated to produce those saliva molecules.” When Tame foxes are not only sociable toward humans, but also to- injected into the skin, this vaccine could prime the skin against ward each other, notes Dr. Kukekova. “Our research may iden- the bite of the infected sandfl y so that the response to infec- tify genes that have parallel functions in domestic dogs and in tion yields a stronger level of immunity. Says Dr. Mendez, “This people. For example, a disease such as autism may be associated vaccine has potential to protect both dogs and humans against with the lack of certain genes that promote sociability. Under- leishmaniasis.” standing the genetic basis of behavior is the ultimate goal of our research.”

10 11 Virulent Virus John S. L. Parker, Controlling Canine Colin Parrish, PhD Affects Felines BVMS, PhD Infl uenza John M. Olin Assistant Professor Professor of Virology of Virology

John S. L. Parker, BVMS, PhD, assistant professor of Colin Parrish, PhD, the John M. Olin professor of virology, is virology, is researching feline calicivirus, a disease with two researching canine infl uenza, commonly known as dog fl u. “The faces. “Non-virulent forms of feline calicivirus are common,” H3N8 infl uenza virus strain that causes this disease in dogs was says Dr. Parker. “The virulent form is much rarer, yet much found originally in horses. First isolated in 2004 by Dr. Edward more dramatic. Like wildfi re, it can spread quickly between Dubovi of the College’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the cats, then die down just as fast, leaving behind high mortality virus was recovered from samples submitted by Dr. Cynda Craw- and devastated cat owners.” ford at the University of Florida. She sought to determine why racing greyhounds were exhibiting high fevers and coughs,” says Infection begins when the virus attaches to a specifi c recep- Dr. Parrish. tor on a susceptible cell’s surface. “Virulent strains may then undergo rapid changes in shape, enabling them to enter cells By 2004, 100 per cent of Florida’s greyhounds tested positive for faster than non-virulent strains,” explains Dr. Parker. canine infl uenza. “The widespread shipment of greyhounds likely “Receptors are the key to developing our understanding of helped in the nationwide dispersal of this virus,” explains Dr. this disease. Further research will be devoted to linking Parrish. Outbreaks were subsequently observed at greyhound specifi c responses to corresponding genetic conditions.” race tracks, as well as shelters and kennels in many areas. Dr. Parker is also investigating the genetic basis of calicivirus Disease commonly lasts about two weeks, followed by recovery virulence. “We’d like to combine different parts of virulent in most dogs. Occasionally, a dog may die from complications. strains with non-virulent strains and see what happens,” he The virus is shed soon after infection, before the dog develops says. Toward that end, Dr. Parker is working collaboratively signs of illness, and then for several days after signs begin. Dr. with Leadership Program alumna Dr. Patty Pesavento, a Parrish is currently collaborating on further research with Drs. faculty member involved in the shelter medicine program at Jan Scarlett, in Cornell’s Department of Population Medicine U.C. Davis. “We found that infected cats often have low blood and Diagnostic Sciences, and Ed Dubovi. “Initially, we looked at platelet levels,” he says. “Platelets are rich in receptors, so the RNA sequences of the virus to see how it emerged, whether the virus causes platelets to aggregate, which can lead to in- it is evolving to become more specifi c to dogs, and how we might ternal bleeding. Given our lab observations and Patty’s shelter best control it,” explains Dr. Parrish. “We obtained viruses from observations, a clearer picture is emerging.” shelters and examined their sequences over time, and found that there have indeed been several changes in the virus since 2003, The original feline calicivirus vaccine neither protects against when they were fi rst collected.” the virulent form nor prevents infection. A newer vaccine, developed from one virulent strain, may not always protect A recently licensed vaccine prevents signs of disease and some cats against other virulent strains, says Dr. Parker. “In addi- infections, but only if administered before dogs are exposed tion, such vaccines may prevent disease symptoms, but do to the virus. “Unfortunately, this vaccine may not work well in not prevent infection,” he explains. “Vaccines that do both shelter situations, where new dogs are constantly arriving,” notes are the gold standard; they carry the hope of eliminating the Dr. Parrish. “We currently recommend it for high-risk dogs, such disease. We’d like to see the day when this happens for feline as frequently-boarded or show dogs.” calicivirus.” Now the researchers are investigating how the host range of the virus varies and how the virus determines which animal it will infect, says Dr. Parrish, adding, “Answers to these ques- tions, along with our studies of the canine parvovirus—another recently emerged virus that was transferred to dogs from cats— will provide the information required to prevent future viral 12 emergences and pandemics.” 13 January 2009 – June 2010 Publications

Faculty represented:

G. Acland, D. Antczak, J. Appleton, S. Bliss, L. Carmichael (Emeritus), S. Coonrod, G. Lust, S. Mendez, V. Meyers-Wallen, J. Parker, C. Parrish, A. Travis.

2009 Journal Publications: (PMC numbers indicate NIH grant support and free Martella, V., Decaro, N., Lorusso, E., Radogna, A., Moschidou, P., Amorisco, F., Wu, W., Weigand, L., and Mendez, S. (2009). The IL-6 defi cient mouse exhibits Hoelzer, K., Murcia, P.R., Baillie, G.J., Wood, J.L., Metzger, S.M., Osterrieder, public access) Lucente, M.S., Desario, C., Mari, V., Elia, G., Banyai, K., Carmichael, L.E., and impaired lymphocytic responses to a vaccine combining live Leishmania major N., Dubovi, E.J., Holmes, E.C. and Parrish, C.R. (2010). Intrahost evolutionary Buonavoglia, C. (2009). Genetic heterogeneity and recombination in canine and CpG oligodeoxynucleotides. Can. J. Microbiol. 55(6):124-126. PMCID: dynamics of canine infl uenza virus in naive and partially immune dogs. J. Virol. Asano, A., Selvaraj, V., Buttke, D.E., Nelson, J.L., and Travis, A.J. (2009). noroviruses. J. Virol. 83(21):11391-11396. PMCID: PMC2772758. PMC2774832. 84:5329-5335. PMCID: PMC2863817. Biochemical characterization of membrane fractions in murine sperm: Identifi cation of three distinct sub-types of membrane rafts. J. Cell. Physiol. Mendez, S., Traslavina, R., Hinchman, M., Huang, L., Green, P., Cynamon, M.H., Wu, X., Wan, S., Pujar, S., Haskins, M.E., Schlafer, D.H., Lee, M.M., and Meyers- Hoelzer, K., Parrish, C.R. (2010). The emergence of parvoviruses of carnivores. Vet. 218:537-548. PMCID: PMC2706022. and Welch, J.T. (2009). The antituberculosis drug pyrazinamide affects the course Wallen, V.N. (2009). A single base pair mutation encoding a premature stop Res. 41(6):39. PMCID: PMC2844231. of cutaneous leishmaniasis in vivo and increases macrophage and dendritic codon in the MIS type II receptor is responsible for canine persistent Müllerian duct Beltran, W.A., Acland, G.M., and Aguirre, G.D. (2009). Age-dependent disease cell activation. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 53(12):5114-5121. PMCID: syndrome. J. Androl. 30(1):46-56. PMCID: PMC2593750. Hou, Y., Wang, Y., Lust, G., Zhu, L., Zhang, Z., and Todhunter, R.J. (2010). expression determines remodeling of the retinal mosaic in carriers of RPGR PMC2786368. Retrospective analysis for genetic improvement of hip joints of cohort Labrador exon ORF15 mutations. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 50(8):3985-3995. PMCID: Zangerl, B., Johnson, J.L., Pillardy, J., Sun, Q., Andre, C., Galibert, F., Acland, G.M., retrievers in the United States: 1970-2007. PLoS One. 5(2):e9410. PMCID: PMC2718058. Meyers-Wallen, V.N. (2009). Review and update: genomic and molecular and Aguirre, G.D. (2009). Comparative genomic mapping of uncharacterized PMC2827553. advances in sex determination and differentiation in small animals. Reprod. canine retinal ESTs to identify novel candidate genes for hereditary retinal disorders. Beltran, W.A., Allore, H.G., Johnson, E., Towle, V., Tao, W., Acland, G.M., Aguirre, Domest. Anim. 44 Suppl. 2:40-46. Mol. Vis. 15:927-936. PMCID: PMC2683029. Komáromy, A.M., Alexander, J.J., Rowlan, J.S., Garcia, M.M., Chiodo, V.A., Kaya, G.D., and Zeiss, C.J. (2009). CREB1/ATF1 activation in photoreceptor degeneration A., Tanaka, J.C., Acland, G.M., Hauswirth, W.W., and Aguirre, G.D. (2010). Gene and protection. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 50(11):5355-5363. NIHMS183508. Mukai, C., Bergkvist, M., Nelson, J.L., and Travis, A.J. (2009) Sequential Zhang, Z., Li, C., Todhunter, R.J., Lust, G., Goonewardene, L., and Wang, Z. therapy rescues cone function in congenital achromatopsia. Hum. Mol. Genet. reactions of surface tethered glycolytic enzymes. Chem. Biol. 16:1013-1020. (2009). An algorithm to sort complex pedigrees chronologically without birthdates. 19(13):2581-2593. PMCID: PMC2883338. Blum, L.K., Thrasher, S.M., Gagliardo, L.F., Fabre, V., and Appleton, J.A. (2009). (Featured Article) J. Anim. Vet. Adv. 8(1):177-182. Expulsion of secondary Trichinella spiralis infection in rats occurs independently of Lust, G. (2010). Canine hip dysplasia: another perspective. Vet. J. 183:247-248. mucosal mast cell release of mast cell protease II. J. Immunol. 183(9):5816-5822. Munroe, R.J., Prabhu, V., Acland, G.M., Johnson, K.R., Harris, B.S., O’Brien, T.P., Zhang, Z., Zhu, L., Sandler, J., Friedenberg, S., Egelhoff, J., Williams, A.J., Dykes, Welsh, I.C., Noden, D.M., and Schimenti, J.C. (2009). Mouse H6 homeobox 1 N.L., Hornbuckle, W., Krotscheck, U., Moise, N.S., Lust, G., and Todhunter, R.J. Murcia, P.R., Baillie, G.J., Daly, J., Elton, D., Jervis, C., Mumford, J.A., Newton, R., Castelhano, M.G., Acland, G.M., Ciccone, P.A., Corey, E.E., Mezey, J.G., Schimenti, (Hmx1) mutations cause cranial abnormalities and reduced body mass. BMC Dev. (2009). Estimation of heritabilities, genetic correlations, and breeding values of four Parrish, C.R., Hoelzer, K., Dougan, G., Parkhill, J., Lennard, N., Ormond, D., Moule, J.C., and Todhunter, R.J. (2009). Development and use of DNA archives at Biol. 9:27. PMCID: PMC2676275. traits that collectively defi ne hip dysplasia in dogs. Am. J. Vet. Res. 70:483-492. S., Whitwham, A., McCauley, J.W., McKinley, T.J., Holmes, E.C., Grenfell, B.T., veterinary teaching hospitals to investigate the genetic basis of disease in dogs. J. and Wood. J.L. (2010). The intra- and inter-host evolutionary dynamics of equine Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 234(1):75-80. PMCID: PMC2754738. Ordóñez-Gutiérrez, L., Martínez, M., Rubio-Somoza, I., Díaz, I., Mendez, S., and Zhu, L., Zhang, Z., Friedenberg, S., Jung, S.W., Phavaphutanon, J., Vernier-Singer, infl uenza virus. J. Virol. 84:6943-6954. PMCID: PMC2898244. Alunda, J.M. (2009). Leishmania infantum: antiproliferative effect of recombinant M., Corey, E., Mateescu, R., Dykes, N., Sandler, J., Acland, G., Lust, G., and Cuéllar, C., Wu, W., and Mendez, S. (2009). The hookworm tissue inhibitor plant cystatins on promastigotes and intracellular amastigotes estimated by direct Todhunter, R. (2009). The long (and winding) road to gene discovery for canine Ossiboff, R.J., Zhou, Y., Lightfoot, P.J., Prasad, B.V.V. and Parker, J.S.L. (2010). of metalloproteases (Ac-TMP-1) modifi es dendritic cell function to induce the counting and real-time PCR. Exp. Parasitol. 123(4):341-346. hip dysplasia. Vet J. 181:97-110. Conformational changes in the capsid of a calicivirus upon interaction with its generation of CD4 and CD8 suppressor T cells. PLoS Neg. Trop. Dis. 3(5):e439. functional receptor. J. Virol. 84:5550-5564. PMCID: PMC2678263. Paduch, D.A., Bolyakov, A., Cohen, P., and Travis, A.J. (2009). Reproduction in 2009 Book Chapters: men with Klinefelter Syndrome – the past, the present, and the future. Semin. Parrish, C.R. (2010). Structures and functions of parvovirus capsids and the process Cwiklinski, K., Meskill, D., Robinson, M.W., Pozio, E., Appleton, J.A., and Reprod. Med. 27(2):137-148. Meyers-Wallen, V.N. (2009). CVT Update: Inherited disorders of the reproductive of cell infection. Curr. Top. Microbiol. Immunol. 343:149-76. Connolly, B. (2009). Cloning and analysis of a Trichinella pseudospiralis muscle tract in dogs and cats. In: Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy XIV. Bonagura, J.D. and larva secreted serine protease gene. Vet. Parasitol. 159(3-4):268-271. PMCID: Parker, H.G., VonHoldt, B.M., Quignon, P., Margulies, E.H., Shao, S., Mosher, D.S., Twedt, D.C. (eds), W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, pp. 1034-1040. Tallmadge, R.L., Campbell, J.A., Miller, D.C., and Antczak, D.F. (2010). Analysis of PMC2673510. Spady, T.C., Elkahloun, A., Cargill, M., Jones, P.G., Maslen, C.L., Acland, G.M., MHC class I genes across horse MHC haplotypes. Immunogenetics 62:159-172. Sutter, N.B., Kuroki, K., Bustamante, C.D., Wayne, R.K., and Ostrander, E.A. (2009). January – June 2010 Journal Publications: PMCID: PMC2872545. de Mestre, A.M., Miller, D., Roberson, M.S., Liford, J., Chizmar, L.C., McLaughlin, (PMC numbers indicate NIH grant support and free public access) An expressed fgf4 retrogene is associated with breed-defi ning chondrodysplasia in Yurttas, P., Morency, E., and Coonrod, S.A. (2010). Use of proteomics to identify K.E. and Antczak, D.F. (2009) Glial cells missing homologue 1 is induced in domestic dogs. Science 325(5943):995-998. PMCID: PMC2748762. differentiating equine chorionic girdle trophoblast cells. Biol. Reprod. 80:227-234. Brooks, S.A., Gabreski, N., Miller, D., Brisbin, A., Brown, H.E., Streeter, C., Mezey, highly abundant maternal factors that drive the egg to embryo transition. PMCID: PMC2804814. Pesavento, P., Liu, H., Ossiboff, R. J., Stucker, K. M., Heymer, A., Millon, L., Wood, J., Cook, D., and Antczak, D.F. (2010). Whole-genome SNP association in the Reproduction 139(5):809-823. J., van der List, D. and Parker, J.S.L. (2009). Characterization of a continuous feline horse: identifi cation of a deletion in myosin Va responsible for Lavender Foal Fabre, M.V., Beiting, D.P., Bliss, S.K., and Appleton, J.A. (2009). Immunity to mammary epithelial cell line susceptible to feline epitheliotropic viruses. J. Virol. Syndrome. PLoS Genet. 6(4):e1000909. PMCID: PMC2855325. Trichinella spiralis muscle infection. Vet. Parasitol. 159:245-248. Methods 157:105-110. Daley, L.P., Kutzler, M.A., Bennett, B.W., Smith, M.C., Glaser, A.L., and Appleton, Fabre, M.V., Beiting, D.P., Bliss, S.K., Gebreselassie, N.G., Justus, K.R., Gagliardo, Phavaphutanon, J., Mateescu, R.G., Tsai, K.L., Schweitzer, P.A., Corey, E.E., Vernier- J.A. (2010). Effector functions of camelid heavy-chain antibodies in immunity to L.F., Lee, N.A., Lee, J.J., and Appleton, J.A. (2009). Eosinophil defi ciency Singer, M.A., Williams, A.J., Dykes, N.L., Murphy, K.E., Lust, G., and Todhunter, R.J. West Nile virus. Clin. Vaccine Immunol. 17(2):239-246. PMCID: PMC2815534. compromises parasite survival in chronic nematode infection. J. Immunol. (2009). Evaluation of quantitative trait loci for hip dysplasia in Labrador retrievers. de Mestre, A.M., Noronha, L., Wagner, B., and Antczak, D.F. (2010). Split 182:1577-1583. (This article was selected for recognition by the Faculty of 1000 Am. J. Vet. Res. 70:1094-1101. Biology and was discussed in News Highlights in Nature Immunology, 10:239, immunological tolerance to trophoblast. Int. J. Dev. Biol. 54:445-455. PMCID: 2009.) Pujar, S. and Meyers-Wallen, V.N. (2009). A molecular diagnostic test for PMC2879498. persistent Müllerian duct syndrome in miniature schnauzer dogs. Sex Dev. 3(6):326- Douglas, D.B., Beiting, D.P., Loftus, J.P., Appleton, J.A., and Bliss, S.K. (2010). García-Coiradas, L., Angulo-Cubillán, F., Mendez, S., Larraga, V., de la Fuente, 328. C., Cuquerella, M., and Alunda, J.M. (2009). Isolation and immunolocalization of Combinatorial effects of IL-10 and IL-4 determine the progression of hepatic a putative protective antigen (p26/23) from adult Haemonchus contortus. Parasitol. Selvaraj, V., Asano, A., Buttke, D.E., Sengupta, P., Weiss, R.S., and Travis, A.J. infl ammation following enteric parasitic infection. Hepatology 51(6):2162-2171. Res. 104(2):363-369. (2009). Mechanisms underlying the micron-scale segregation of sterols and GM1 in Goodman, L.B., Lyi, S.M., Johnson, N.C., Cifuente, J., Hafenstein, S. and Parrish, live mammalian sperm. J. Cell. Physiol. 218:522-536. PMCID: PMC2692964. Gu, D., Beltran, W.A., Pearce-Kelling, S., Li, Z., Acland, G.M., and Aguirre, C.R. (2010). Binding site on the transferrin receptor for the parvovirus capsid and G.D. (2009). Steroids do not prevent photoreceptor degeneration in the light- Travis, A.J., Kim, Y., and Meyers-Wallen, V. (2009). Development of new stem effects of altered affi nity on cell uptake and infection. J. Virol. 84:4969-4978. exposed T4R rhodopsin mutant dog retina irrespective of AP-1 inhibition. Invest. cell-based technologies for carnivore reproduction research. Reprod. Domest. PMCID: PMC2863798. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 50(7):3482-3494. PMCID: PMC2742955. Anim. 44 Suppl. 2:22-28. PMCID: PMC2762641. Hafenstein, S., Bowman, V.D., Sun, T., Nelson, C.D.S., Palermo, L.M., Chipman, Wade, C.M., Giulotto, E., Sigurdsson, S., Zoli, M., Gnerre, S., Imsland, F., Lear, T.L., P.R., Battisti, T.J., Parrish, C.R., and Rossmann, M.G. (2009). Structural comparison Adelson, D.L., Bailey, E., Bellone, R.R., Blöcker, H., Distl, O., Edgar, R.C., Garber, of different antibodies interacting with parvovirus capsids. J. Virol. 83:5556-5566. M., Leeb, T., Mauceli, E., MacLeod, J.N., Penedo, M.C.T., Raison, J.M., Sharpe, PMCID: PMC2681957. T., Vogel, J., Andersson, L., Antczak, D.F., Biagi, T., Binns, M.M., Chowdhary, B.P., Coleman, S.J., Della Valle, G., Fryc, S., Guérin, G., Hasegawa, T., Hill, E.W., Harbison, C.E., Lyi, S.M., Weichert, W.S., and Parrish, C.R. (2009). Early steps in Jurka, J., Kiialainen, A., Lindgren, G., Liu, J., Magnani, E., Mickelson, J.R., Murray, cell infection by parvoviruses: host specifi c differences in cell receptor binding but J., Nergadze, S.G., Onofrio, R., Pedroni, S., Piras, M.F., Raudsepp, T., Rocchi, M., similar endosomal traffi cking. J. Virol. 83:10504-10514. PMCID: PMC2753109. Røed, K.H., Ryder, O.A., Searle, S., Skow, L., Swinburne, J.E., Syvänen, A.C., Tozaki, Jacobs, J.B., Dell’Osso, L.F., Wang, Z.I., Acland, G.M., and Bennett, J. (2009). Using T., Valberg, S.J., Vaudin, M., White, J.R., Zody, M.C., Broad Institute Genome the NAFX to measure the effectiveness over time of gene therapy in canine LCA. Sequencing Platform; Broad Institute Whole Genome Assembly Team, Lander, E.S., Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 50(10):4685-4692. PMCID: PMC2849152. Lindblad-Toh, K. (2009). Genome sequence, comparative analysis and population genetics of the domestic horse. Science 326:865-867. Kukekova, A,V,, Goldstein, O., Johnson, J.L., Richardson, M.A., Pearce-Kelling, S.E., Swaroop, A., Friedman, J.S., Aguirre, G.D., and Acland, G.M. (2009). Canine RD3 Wagner, B., Miller, W.H. Jr, Erb, H.N., Lunn, D.P., and Antczak, D.F. (2009). mutation establishes rod-cone dysplasia type 2 (rcd2) as ortholog of human and Sensitization of skin mast cells with IgE antibodies to Culicoides allergens occurs murine rd3. Mamm. Genome. 20(2):109-123. PMCID: PMC2652121. frequently in clinically healthy horses. Vet. Immunol. Immunopathol. 15:132:53-61. 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14 15 January 2009 – June 2010: January 2009 – June 2010: Faculty Accomplishments Active Faculty Funding

Dr. Greg Acland Dr. Doug McGregor Gregory M. Acland, BVSc PI; S. Center, R. Todhunter, Co-PIs). Cornell Collaborative Dr. Acland co-authored 13 research papers on the genetic basis Dr. McGregor continued to lead the highly successful Leadership Professor of Medical Genetics Research Program. Current year direct costs: $0, no cost of diseases in dogs and secured two major grants to support his Program for Veterinary Students and renewed his NIH-supported Inherited Eye Disease Studies Unit extension. Total project direct costs: $25,000. research, one from the NIH and another from the Foundation for training grant that provides fellowships to veterinarians seeking Fighting Blindness. Together with Dr. Anna Kukekova, he pub- PhD degrees. 2008– 2010. Co-Principal Investigator. “Genotyping small lished new fi ndings on mapping of fox and mink genomes and Team members: breed dogs with portosystemic vascular anomalies and won a third prize grant from Roche for two gigabases of sequenc- Dr. Susana Mendez Anna V. Kukekova, Research Associate microvascular dysplasia” (with S. Center, PI, V. Meyers- ing of fox cDNA. Dr. Mendez collaborated with Professor Helene Marquis to se- Orly Goldstein, Research Support Specialist cure a grant from the Department of Defense in support of their Wallen, R. Todhunter, Co-PIs). American Kennel Club Canine Jennifer L. Johnson, Research Support Specialist Health Foundation, Grant # 963. Current year direct costs: Dr. Doug Antczak research on a Listeria-based vaccine against leishmaniasis. The Julie Jordan, Research Technician A DVM graduate student in Dr. Antczak’s laboratory, Dr. Peggy novel approach targets salivary gland proteins from the sandfl y $67,549. Total project direct costs: 175,453. Brosnahan, was the recipient of a fi ve-year NIH K award series vector of the parasite. In addition, Dr. Mendez collaborated with Susan E. Pearce-Kelling, part-time Research grant for her PhD studies on pregnancy immunology in the mare. Spanish scientist Dr. Jose Alunda on a project to improve drug Support Specialist 2008– 2012. Principal Investigator. “Tools for genetic and treatment of dogs infected with Leishmania infantum. The work Svetlana V. Temnykh, part-time Research Scientist genomic studies in the dog.” National Institutes of Health, Dr. Antczak was honored with the Distinguished Veterinary is supported by a grant from the Center for Technologic and Sci- Meredith Sherrill, Veterinary Student, Grant # 5 R24GM082910. Current year direct costs: $221,831. Immunologist Award, presented by the International Union of entifi c Research. Dr. Mendez was invited to present her research Summer 2009 Leadership Program Total project direct costs: $890,339. Funding support goes to Immunological Societies. His acceptance lecture, presented at fi ndings at the American Society for Microbiology in Philadelphia Pavee Padte, Veterinary Student, Department of Clinical Sciences. the conference held in Tokyo, was entitled “Horses for Courses.” and at the State University of New York in Albany. Supplemental support: 2010. Principal Investigator. “Tools In addition, Dr. Antczak was inducted into the University of Ken- Summer 2010 Leadership Program tucky Equine Research Hall of Fame in Lexington Kentucky and Dr. Vicki Meyers-Wallen for genetic and genomic studies in the dog.” National Insti- was named Special Professor by the University of Nottingham. Dr. Meyers-Wallen secured new grants as principal investiga- Grants: tutes of Health, Grant # 3 R24GM082910-02S1. Current year Dr. Antczak’s group contributed to the Science publication on tor or co-investigator to study the genetic basis of myopathy in 2004 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Models of therapy of he- direct costs: $111,905. Total project direct costs: $223,739. the horse genome sequence and, in collaboration with Profes- dogs, sex-reversal in dogs, and infertility in horses. She contin- reditary retinal degeneration.” National Institutes of Health, Funding support goes to Department of Clinical Sciences. sor Samantha Brooks in the Department of Animal Science, ued work as a co-investigator to study inherited liver disease in Grant # 5 R01 EY06855. Current year direct costs: $475,844. 2009 – 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Genetics of portosys- published a report describing the genetic basis of Lavender Foal dogs, to generate stem cells from dogs, and to generate canine Total project direct costs: $2,368,271. Syndrome. The team also developed a diagnostic test for the transcriptomes. She published a report on XY sex reversal in temic vascular anomalies and microvascular dysplasia in small disease that is being offered through Cornell’s Animal Health cats and lectured on canine reproduction at the AKC Breeders Renewal 2009-2014. Principal Investigator. “Models of ther- breed dogs” (with S. Center, PI; V. Meyers-Wallen; R. Tod- Diagnostic Center. Conference and the Wine Country Regional Dog Show, both held apy of hereditary retinal degeneration.” National Institutes hunter, N. Sutter, Co-PIs). Morris Animal Foundation, Grant # in or near Ithaca. of Health, Grant # 2 R01 EY06855. Current year direct costs: D08CA-001. Current year direct costs: $78,846. Total project Dr. Judy Appleton $696,000. Total project direct costs: $3,695,142. Dr. Appleton assumed interim leadership of the Baker Institute Dr. John Parker direct costs: $177,873. and the Feline Health Center and provided oversight for the Dr. Parker assumed the role of co-director of the Cornell Leader- 2004 – 2009. Principal Investigator. ”Pre-Clinical Medical move of the FHC to the Baker campus. She secured a grant ship Program for Veterinary Students. Working in collaboration Therapy Evaluation Center (Cornell Module).” Foundation from the NIH for her research on regulation of immunity during with Dr. Marcelo Ehrlich at Tel Aviv University, Dr. Parker se- Fighting Blindness, Grant # C-NY01-0404-0247. Current year Douglas F. Antczak, VMD, PhD nematode infection by eosinophils. The fi rst description of this cured a grant from the Binational Agricultural Research and De- direct costs: $256,962. Total project direct costs: $1,345,002. Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine phenomenon was published by her group and selected for inter- velopment Fund to apply a new, reverse genetics approach to the Continued Funding: 2009-2014. Principal Investigator. “Mod- Equine Genetics Center: Equine Immunology est by the Faculty of 1000 Biology and described in Nature Im- study of bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease viruses. munology. Dr. Appleton was invited to present research fi ndings ule I Medical Therapy Service Facility.” Foundation Fighting at the meeting of the International Eosinophil Society in Brugges Dr. Colin Parrish Blindness, Grant # C-GT-0409-0475-CORN01. Current year Team members: and the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases at the NIH. She made Dr. Parrish coordinated the Cornell program on the Ecology and direct costs: $270,000. Total project direct costs: $1,350,000. Jennifer L. Sones, Postdoctoral Fellow (2009); Post-DVM presentations on meningeal worm disease in camelids to the Evolution of Infections and Diseases and organized a meeting on PhD Candidate (2010) Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association and the Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease, held at the Baker 2007– 2009. Principal Investigator. “Grants for Growth: Ge- Margaret M. Brosnahan, Post-DVM PhD Candidate Greater Appalachia Llama Association. Institute. He served on multiple NIH review panels and was netic test for hereditary cataract in dogs.” (Acland project). Leela E. Noronha, Post-DVM PhD Candidate invited to speak at a Thought Leaders Workshop on predicting Funding awarded to both OptiGen LLC and Dr. G. Acland. Rebecca M. Harman, Research Support Specialist Dr. Susan Bliss ‘species jumps’ by viruses, sponsored by the Offi ce of the Secre- NYS Metropolitan Development Assoc./Optigen LLC. Cur- Dr. Bliss secured a grant from the NIH to support her research tary of Defense. Dr. Parrish was invited to present his research Donald C. Miller, Research Support Specialist rent year direct costs: $16,028 (Cornell). Total project direct Joy T. Tseng, Undergraduate Student (2009); Technician on liver injury during parasitic infection and published her most at the University of Rochester and at the annual meeting of the costs: $43,632 (Cornell). recent fi ndings from this project in the journal Hepatology. American College of Veterinary Pathologists in Monterey. (2010) 2007– 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Molecular mecha- Marine deMarcken, Undergraduate Student Dr. Scott Coonrod Dr. Alex Travis nisms of social behavior” (with A. Kukekova, PI). National Mackenzie Adams, Summer 2009 Havemeyer Fellow Dr. Coonrod served on review panels for the NIH and Department Dr. Travis was awarded a prestigious Director’s Pioneer Award Kate Huggler, Summer 2009 Havemeyer Fellow of Defense. He was invited to speak at the Lake Shirakaba Confer- by the NIH for his work on nanoscale energy production for Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 R01 MH077811. Current year ence, “From Oocyte to Baby,” in Copenhagen and at the Scien- implantable medical devices. A report on this project was a direct costs: $228,600. Total project direct costs: $914,400. Lindsay Goodale, Summer 2010 Havemeyer Fellow Kerrie Winstanley, Summer 2010 Havemeyer Fellow tifi c Think Tank sponsored by the Alliance for Contraception in featured article in the journal Chemistry and Biology. He con- 2007– 2011. Principal Investigator. “Pooled association map- Cats and Dogs, in Roanoke. His post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Xuesen tinued in his role as Director of the Cornell Center for Wildlife Kate Huggler, Summer 2010, VIP Program Zhang, won a Susan B. Komen for the Cure Fellowship Award. Conservation and led the initiative to establish the Joint Gradu- ping for canine hereditary disorders.” Morris Animal Founda- ate Training Program with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology tion, Grant # D07CA-085. Current year direct costs: $54,090. Grants: Dr. George Lust Institute. With Professor Christopher Barrett, Dr. Travis served Total project direct costs: $178,530. 2005 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Split immunological toler- Dr. Lust continued his research on hip dysplasia in collaboration as co-organizer and co-host of an international workshop, “Bio- ance to trophoblast.” National Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 with Dr. Rory Todhunter. He retired in 2010 and was elected diversity Conservation and Poverty Traps,” that was held at the 2008– 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Candidate gene professor emeritus. Baker Institute. expression: Validation of directly sequenced canine cDNA R01 HD049545. Current year direct costs: $0, no cost exten- library database and in silico screening” (with V. Meyers-Wallen, sion. Total project direct costs: $834,055. 16 17 2008 – 2011. L. Noronha (Fellow); D. Antczak (Mentor). Judith A. Appleton, PhD Susan K. Bliss, DVM, PhD Grants: “Characterization of T lymphocyte modulation in pregnancy.” Alfred H. Caspary Professor of Immunology Senior Research Associate 2007 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Contraceptive potential National Institutes of Health, NRSA Grant # 5 F32 HD055794. Laboratory of Mucosal Immunity, Nematodes Laboratory of Immunoparasitology of ooctye-restricted cPLA2g.” National Institutes of Health, Current year direct costs: $72,756. Total project direct costs: and Immunoparasitology Grant # 5 R03 HD052241. Current year direct costs: $49,000. $211,194. Team members: Total project direct costs: $52,602. 2008 – 2012. Consortium Principal Investigator. “Equine Con- Team members: Diana Douglas, Research Technician 2007 – 2012. Principal Investigator. “Role of maternal PADI6 sortium for Genetic Research. Genes and genetic mechanisms Lisa K. Blum, PhD Candidate Meleana M. Hinchman, Research Technician in embryonic development.” National Institutes of Health, modulating recurrent airway obstruction, allergic diseases Nebiat Gebreselassie, PhD Candidate John Loftus, Veterinary Student Grant # 5 R01 HD 38353. Current year direct costs: $179,002. and placental development (Cornell subproject)” (with J. Lucille F. Gagliardo, Research Technician Total project direct costs: $808,194. Mickelson, Univ. Minnesota, Project PI). Morris Animal Foun- Emily Bick, Undergraduate Student Grants: 2007 – 2012. Principal Investigator. “Epigenetic analysis of dation Grant # D06EQ-710, University of Minnesota subcon- Tamara Maehr, 2010 VIP Program 2009 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Regulatory B cells in the breast cancer.” Department of the Army, Grant # W81X- tract Grant # K670647406. Current year direct costs: $15,278 George Theodoropoulos (2009), Sabbatical Visiting Professor, liver.” NIH, NIAID, Grant # R03 AI082334. Current year direct WH-07-1-0372. Current year direct costs: $439,168. Total (Antczak). Total project direct costs: $ 30,556 (Antczak). Agricultural University, Athens, Greece costs: $50,000. Total project direct costs: $100,000. Na Young Kim, M. Eng. Student project direct costs: $2,012,850. 2009 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Expression microarrays 2009 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Modulation of systemic Lucas Dawson, Undergraduate Student 2010 – 2013. X. Zhang (Fellow); S. Coonrod (Mentor). “Role and equine placental development.” Harry M. Zweig Memo- and mucosal immunity in Cryptosporidium parvum infected Shirley Cheng, Undergraduate Student for PADI4 as an estrogen-regulated transcription cofactor rial Fund for Equine Research. Current year direct costs: calves by immune colostrum” (with D. Nydam, Co-PI), Col- laborative Research Program, Cornell University. Current during breast cancer.” Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Grant $35,000. Total project direct costs: $65,000. Grants: year and total project direct costs: $25,000. # KG101303. Current year direct costs: $60,000. Total direct 2009 – 2011. Co-Investigator. “Leukocyte and neural endo- 2004 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Immunity to parasitic costs: $180,000. thelial cell interactions with the coagulation cascade: Role in infection.” National Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 R01- the pathogenesis of equine herpes virus myeloencephalopa- AI014490. Current year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. Scott A. Coonrod, PhD Total project direct costs: $1,092,342. thy” (with T. Stokol, PI). Morris Animal Foundation, Grant # Associate Professor of Epigenetics and Reproductive Biology George Lust, PhD D09EQ-009. Current year direct costs: $73,814. Total project 2008 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Intrabodies as novel Laboratory of Epigenetics and Reproductive Biology Professor of Physiological Chemistry direct costs: $ 148,740. neurological therapeutics.” National Institutes of Health, The Albert C. Bostwick Foundation Laboratory: Canine Hip Dysplasia and Osteoarthritis 2009. Principal Investigator. “Transcriptome-wide identifi ca- Wadsworth Center, Grant #3546-01. Current year and total Team members: tion of imprinted genes and quantifi cation of genome-wide project direct costs: $26,995. Rui Kan, Research Associate Brian D. Cherrington, Postdoctoral Associate Grant: differential allelic expression in horse-donkey interspecies 2008 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Vaccination against Eric P. Morency, Postdoctoral Fellow 2008 – 2010. Co-Investigator. “Fibrillin 2 and developmental hybrids” (with A. Clark, Co-PI), Center for Vertebrate infection with Parelaphostrongylus tenuis.” University of Xuesen Zhang, Postdoctoral Associate genetics of hip dysplasia in a canine model” (with R. Todhunt- Genomics, Cornell, Seed Grant. Massachusetts. Current year and total project direct costs: Boram Kim, PhD Candidate er, PI). National Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 R21AR055228. Current year and total direct costs: $13,000 (funding to Dr. $6,390. Clark). John L. McElwee, PhD Candidate 2009 – 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Biosensor based on Lynne J. Anguish, Research Support Specialist Foundation Support to Dr. Antczak electrochemical/gravimetric detection of intrinsic antibody Ashley M. Palmer, Research Technician Douglas D. McGregor, PhD 1995 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Umbrella support for catalysis” (with B. Baird, PI). Cornell Nanobiotechnology Mei Jin, Undergraduate Student Director of Leadership Program and Training Initiatives horse genome project.” Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Founda- Center, Grant # BDF-14. Current year direct costs: $46,667. Emily van den Blink, Undergraduate Student tion. Current year direct costs: $50,000/year. Total project Total project direct costs: $70,000. Molly Shook, 2010 Visiting Graduate Student, Team members: direct costs: $750,000. Boyce Thompson Institute Kathleen Williams, Administrative Assistant 2009 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Eosinophils sustain Shuhei Ito, Veterinary Student, Cynthia Kwong, 2009 Leadership Program Assistant 1980 – ongoing. Principal Investigator. “Equine Histocompat- chronic nematode infection.” National Institutes of Health, Summer 2009 Leadership Program Caleb Chan, 2010 Leadership Program Assistant ibility Antigens.” Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation. Grant # 5 R03 AI081043. Current year direct costs: $50,000. Magdalena Schmidt, Veterinary Student, $40,000/year. Total project direct costs: $99,500. Summer 2009 Leadership Program Grants: 1986 – ongoing. Principal Investigator. “Summer Fellowship Emily Ames, Veterinary Student, 2005 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Graduate training pro- Program for Veterinary Students.” Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Summer 2010 Leadership Program gram in comparative medicine.” National Institutes of Health, Foundation. $11,000/year. Heike Bruer, Veterinary Student, Grant # 5 T32 RR07059. Current year direct costs: $388,908. Summer 2010 Leadership Program Total project direct costs: $1,670,404. Erin Tsi-jia Chu, 2010 VIP Program 2007 – 2012. Principal Investigator. “Short-term training pro- Adbulwahed Zainel, 2010 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar gram for students in health professions.” National Institutes of Health, Grant # 2 T35 AI07227. Current year direct costs: $68,185. Total project direct costs: $339,821.

18 19 Foundation/Corporate Support to Dr. McGregor Vicki N. Meyers-Wallen, VMD, PhD John S. L. Parker, BVMS, PhD Colin R. Parrish, PhD Ongoing. Principal Investigator. “Leadership Program for Associate Professor of Genetics and Reproduction Associate Professor of Virology John M. Olin Professor of Virology Veterinary Students.” Albert C. Bostwick Foundation. Laboratory for the Study of Inherited Canine Laboratory of Virology: Feline Caliciviruses and Mammalian Albert C. Bostwick Laboratory of Molecular Biology: Canine $45,000/year. Reproductive Diseases Orthoreoviruses and Feline Parvoviruses Ongoing. Principal Investigator. “Leadership Program for Vet- erinary Students.” Pfi zer Inc. Current Year: $42,950. Team members: Team members: Team members: Shashikant Pujar, Research Associate Irene (Alex) Amaro, Postdoctoral Associate Sangbom Lyi, Research Associate Shana Mintz, Undergraduate Student Jae-Won Kim, Postdoctoral Associate Laura B. Goodman, Postdoctoral Fellow Susana Mendez, DVM, PhD Susanne Kaufer, PhD Candidate Jessica J. Hayward, Postdoctoral Associate Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases Grants: Robert J. Ossiboff, DVM/PhD Candidate Carole E. Harbison, DVM/PhD Candidate Laboratory of Immunology of Infectious Diseases 2008 – 2010. Co-Principal Investigator. “Genotyping small Brenda G. Werner, Research Support Specialist Karin Hoelzer, Post-DVM PhD Candidate breed dogs with portosystemic vascular anomalies and Brian M. Ingel, Research Technician Karla M. Stucker, Post-DVM/PhD Candidate Team members: microvascular dysplasia” (with S. Center, PI; G. Acland, R. Jegath Athilingham, Undergraduate Student Virginia Scarpino, Research Technician Wenhui Wu, Postdoctoral Associate Todhunter, Co-PIs). American Kennel Club Canine Health Amanda Fischer, Undergraduate Student Wendy S. Weichert, Research Support Specialist Lu Huang, PhD Candidate Foundation, Grant # 963. Current year direct costs: $67,549. Joseph Graterol, Undergraduate Student Shelagh M. Johnston, Administrative Assistant Meleana M. Hinchman, Lab Manager/Research Technician Total project direct costs: $175,453. Natalie Katchmar, Undergraduate Student Leigh MacAyeal, Veterinary Student Dana Anchassi, 2009 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar Matthew Hints, Undergraduate Student David Byun, Undergraduate Student 2008 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Candidate gene expres- Stuart Davenport, Veterinary Student, Summer 2009 Natalie Johnson, Undergraduate Student Eliese Friedel, Undergraduate Student sion: Validation of directly sequenced canine cDNA library da- Leadership Program Jason Kaelber, Undergraduate Student Patricia Green, Undergraduate Student/Honors thesis tabase and in silico screening” (with G. Acland, S. Center, R. Samantha Hodgkins, Veterinary Student, Summer 2010 Alicia Ortega, Undergraduate Student Byung Joo Nahm, Undergraduate Student Todhunter, Co-PIs). Cornell Collaborative Research Program. Leadership Program Ichih Candy Wu, Undergraduate Student Christian Owusu, Undergraduate Student Current year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. Total project Andrea Lopez-Cepero, 2010 Leadership Alliance Program Bobby Yu, Undergraduate Student Jolanda Verhoef, Veterinary Student, Summer 2009 direct costs: $25,000. Leadership Program Hans Winkler, Veterinary Student, Anne Kimmerlein, Veterinary Student, Summer 2010 2009 – 2011. Co-Investigator. “Genetic background and ef- Grants: Summer 2009 Leadership Program Leadership Program fi cient generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells” 2005 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Reovirus factories: struc- Marie Killerby, Veterinary Student, Maria Warren, Summer 2010, VIP Program (with L. Fortier, J. Schimenti, PIs; A. Travis, Co-Investigator). ture, function, and dynamics.” National Institutes of Health, Summer 2010 Leadership Program Laura Manna, Visiting Scholar (2009), Universita di Napoli New York State Dept. of Health – NYSTEM, Grant # C024400, Grant # 5 R01 AI063036. Current year direct costs: $0, no Federico II, Italy Current year direct costs: $95,371. Total project direct costs: cost extension. Total project direct costs: $857,002. Grants: $190,700. 2003 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Parvovirus structure, Patricia Wolkmer, Volunteer 2005 – 2012. Principal Investigator. “Reovirus-induced apop- capsid assembly and receptors” (with M. Rossmann, Purdue 2009 – 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Genetics of porto- tosis: the role of the viral outer capsid protein mu1.” Bur- University). National Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 R01 Grants: systemic vascular anomalies and microvascular dysplasia in roughs Wellcome Fund, Grant # 1005528. Current year direct AI033486. Current year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. 2007 – 2009. Co-Principal Investigator. “Immunomodulatory small breed dogs” (with S. Center, PI; G. Acland, R. Tod- costs: $100,000. Total project direct costs: $470,000. Total project direct costs: $1,231,170. effect of two Leishmania recombinant antigens encapsulated hunter, N. Sutter, Co-PIs). Morris Animal Foundation, Grant # 2008 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Are differences in feline in nanocapsules of phosphatidylcholine-cholesterol (Quil- D08CA-001. Current year direct costs: $78,846. Total project 2006 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Training in molecular vi- calicivirus (FCV) tissue tropism and virulence determined by ISCOM)” (with A. Osuna, PI, Univ. Grenada, Spain). Center direct costs: $177,873. rology and pathogenesis.” National Institutes of Health, Grant changes in virus interactions with cell surface glycans?” Winn for Technologic and Scientifi c Research (CICYT), Grant # # 5 T32 AI007618. Current year direct costs: $152,837. Total 2010. Principal Investigator. “Generation of a molecular Feline Foundation-Miller Trust, Grant #MT07-008. Current AGL2007-60123/GAN. Total project direct costs: approx. project direct costs: $742,423. $16,422 USD (Mendez). resource to identify gene mutations causing inherited equine year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. Total project direct sterility and infertility.” Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for costs: $15,750. 2007 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Antigenic structure of 2009 – 2012. Co-Principal Investigator. “Resistance of Leish- Equine Research. Current year and total project direct costs: adeno-associated virus capsids and antibody escape mutants” 2009 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “The role of feline junc- mania infantum to chemotherapy. Methods of drug screening $48,000. (with M. Agbandje-McKenna, University of Florida-Gaines- tional adhesion molecule-A in feline calicivirus infection.” and therapy with amphotericin B” (with J. Alunda, PI, Univer- ville, Co-PI). National Institutes of Health, Grant # 5 R21 2010 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Canine XX sex reversal: Cornell Feline Health Center. Current year direct costs: $0, sity Complutense of Madrid, Spain), Center for Technologic AI072341. Current year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. The molecular basis and its effect on key gene expression no cost extension. Total project direct costs: $20,000. and Scientifi c Research (CICYT), Grant # AGL2009-13009. Total project direct costs: $325,637. during sex determination.” CU-ADVANCE Research Initiation Total project direct costs: approx. $41,664 USD (Mendez) 2009 – 2011. Principal Investigator (US). “Development of a Award. Current year and total project direct costs: $50,000. 2007 – 2011. Principal Investigator. “Mechanisms of parvovirus plasmid based reverse genetics system for the Bluetongue 2010 – 2013. Co-Principal Investigator. “Listeria-based vaccine infection and host range.” National Institutes of Health, Grant and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease viruses to allow a com- for cutaneous leishmaniasis” (with H. Marquis, PI). Depart- # 5 R01 AI028385. Current year direct costs: $242,798. Total parative characterization of the function of the NS3 viroporin ment of Defense, Grant # 1026861. Current year direct costs: project direct costs: $1,243,779. $172,773. Total project direct costs: $620,374. in viral egress” (with M. Ehrlich, University of Tel Aviv, PI). BARD, Grant # IS-4192-09. Current year direct costs: $40,830 2007 – 2012. Consortium Principal Investigator. “The evo- (Cornell). Total project direct costs: $125,000 (Cornell). lutionary and biological bases of host switching in viruses” (with E. Holmes, Penn State University, PI). National Insti-

20 21 tutes of Health, Grant # 5 R01 GM080533/Pennsylvania Grants: Baker Institute Trainees: State University, Subcontract # 3368-CU-DHHS-0533. Current 2004 – 2009. Principal Investigator. “Organization and func- PhD Degrees Awarded 2009 – June 2010 year direct costs: $180,816 (Cornell). Total subcontract direct tion of lipid rafts in spermatozoa.” National Institutes of costs (years 1-4): $451,676 (Cornell). Health, Grant # 5R01 HD045664. Current year direct costs: Christian Nelson January 2009 Yeunhee Kim May 2009 $167,260. Total project direct costs: $873,703. Graduate fi eld: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate fi eld: Molecular & Integrative Physiology 2008 – 2009. Co-Investigator. “Bioengineering to optimize Major advisor: Dr. Colin Parrish Major advisor: Dr. Alexander Travis monoclonal antibodies for passive immunotherapy” (with 2006 – 2009. Project Director. Co-PI. “Developing a Partici- Thesis title: Studies of conformational changes and Thesis title: Stem cell-based technologies of M. Jin, PI, Biomed. Engr., Cornell; A, Moscona, Weill Cornell patory Socio-Economic Model for Food Security, Improved the effect of antibody and receptor assisted reproduction in the cat Medical College, Cornell). Northeast Biodefense Center; NYS Rural Livelihoods, Watershed Management, and Biodiversity binding on canine parvovirus. and dog. Dept. of Health. Current year and total project direct costs: Conservation in Southern Africa.” (Travis, Project Director Current position: Postdoctoral Associate, Department Current position: Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale School of $7,500 (Parrish). and Co-PI with A. Torres and D. Lewis; approx. 20 investiga- of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Medicine, New Haven, CT. tors from multiple institutions). SANREM CRSP, US AID/ 2008 – 2010. K. Hoelzer (Fellow); C. Parrish (Mentor). Biochemistry, Brown University, Virginia Tech. 19024D-425632. Current year direct costs: “Mechanisms of canine and feline parvovirus emergence Providence, RI. Danielle Buttke May 2010 $317,417. Total project direct costs: $1,119,656. and spread.” Morris Animal Foundation, Fellowship Training Graduate fi eld: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Grant # D08FE-403. Current year direct costs: $37,375. Total 2007 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Analyzing the function of Robert Ossiboff January 2009 Major advisor: Dr. Alexander Travis project direct costs: $72,970. feline sperm produced by testis xenografting.” Morris Animal Graduate fi eld: Comparative Biomedical Sciences Thesis title: The ganglioside GM1 in mammalian Foundation, Grant # D07ZO-097. Current year direct costs: Major advisor: Dr. John Parker sperm function: new role for lipid 2009 – 2011. L. Goodman (Fellow); C. Parrish (Mentor). $0, no cost extension. Total project direct costs: $99,000. Thesis title: Studies of virus receptor interactions signaling. “Engineering altered receptors and antibodies to study viral and virulence determinants of feline Current position: Postdoctoral trainee, Epidemic functions.” National Institutes of Health, NRSA Grant # 1 F32 2008 – 2010. Co-Investigator. “NYSTEM Grant for institu- calicivirus. Intelligence Service, Centers for AI082922. Current year direct costs: $50,054. Total project tional development of stem cell research capabilities” (with Current position: Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Disease Control and Prevention, direct costs: $101,764. A. Nikitin, PI). NYS Department of Health, Grant # C023050. Resident, Department of Biomedical Atlanta, GA Current year direct costs: $0, no cost extension. Total project 2009 – 2014. Co-Principal Investigator. “Veterinary student Sciences, College of Veterinary direct costs: $26,730 (Travis). training in biomedical research” (with R. Gilmour, PI). Medicine, Cornell University, Note: Dr. Buttke was a dual-degree program graduate National Institutes of Health, Grant # 2 T32 RR018269. Cur- 2009. Principal Investigator. “Modulation of calcium chan- Ithaca, NY student and completed her DVM degree in May 2009. rent year direct costs: $126,208. Total project direct costs: nel function in sperm by gangliosides.” Center for Vertebrate $635,884. Genomics. Current year and total direct costs: $10,000. Note: Dr. Ossiboff was a dual-degree program graduate student and completed his DVM degree in May 2010. 2009 – 2010. Principal Investigator. “Production of metabolic Alexander J. Travis, VMD, PhD energy for implantable medical NanoDevices.” NYSTAR Cat Meagan Wisniewski January 2009 Grant. Current year and total direct costs: $49,605. Associate Professor of Reproductive Biology Graduate fi eld: Immunology Laboratory of Reproductive Biology 2009 – 2011. Co-Principal Investigator. “Towards a canine Major advisor: Dr. John Parker model of fanconi anemia” (with Torok-Storb, PI). NIH Recov- Thesis title: Expression of reovirus structural Team members: ery Act Challenge Grant # 1RC 1HL100270/Fred Hutchinson protein µ1 leads to activation of the Atsushi Asano, Research Associate Cancer Research Center subcontract #680169. Current year intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic Roy Cohen, Research Associate direct costs: $85,372 (Travis). Total project direct costs: pathways. Lizeng Gao, Postdoctoral Associate $173,305 (Travis). Current position: Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Danielle Buttke, DVM/PhD Candidate Biotechnology Research and Training 2009– 2011. Co-Investigator. “Genetic background and ef- Yeunhee Kim, PhD Candidate Center, University of North Carolina, fi cient generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells” Jacque L. Nelson-Harrington, Research Support Specialist Pembroke, NC. (with L. Fortier, J. Schimenti, PIs; V. Meyers-Wallen, Co-In- Lauren Wu, Technician vestigator). New York State Dept. of Health – NYSTEM, Grant Kate Backel, Undergraduate Student Karin Hoelzer May 2009 # C024400. Current year direct costs: $95,371. Total project Abdelaziz Farhat, 2010 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar Graduate fi eld: Comparative Biomedical Sciences direct costs: $190,700. Gertje Petersen, Veterinary Student, Major advisor: Dr. Colin Parrish Summer 2010 Leadership Program 2009 – 2014. Principal Investigator. “Nanoscale energy Thesis title: The molecular and evolutionary Sirima Yaesmsiri, Veterinary Student, production for implantable medical devices.” NIH Pioneer determinants of host-switching viruses. Summer 2010 Leadership Program Award, Grant # 1 DP1 OD006431, Current year direct costs: Current position: Postdoctoral Associate, $500,000. Total project direct costs: $2,500,000. Department of Food Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

22 23 News & Events

Westminster 2010 Obedience Invitational, and the main event, a conformation A trio of awards Baker Institute advisory council members, Institute friends, dog show. Agility, one of the fastest-growing dog sports, fea- Dr. Douglas Antczak, the Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine at the Baker Institute Cornellians and Cornell supporters discussed the strength tures dogs with great conditioning, coordination, and con- for Animal Health, was named the Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist of 2010 by the Veterinary Immunol- and beauty of the purebred dog, the prestige of the West- centration as they maneuver through obstacles. Obedience ogy Committee of the International Union of Immunological Societies. Offered once every three years, the minster Kennel Club Dog Show, and Cornell’s commitment tests the relationship between a dog and its handler. The dogs award was presented in Tokyo at the International Veterinary Immunology Symposium, where Antczak, who to research and service to benefi t the canine community at must respond to commands such as sit, heel, and down, in is only the sixth person and the fi rst Cornellian to receive the award, presented a lecture. The award rec- the 2010 Westminster annual attraction. During a reception an environment fi lled with distractions. During conformation ognizes his work in the area of veterinary immunology, and specifi cally in horse pregnancy immunology, hosted by the University, more than 100 dog enthusiasts were shows, judges are looking at how well a dog matches the ideal as well as his dedication to training future scientists and his ability to attract NIH funding by successfully introduced to the mapping of the canine genome, a tool ca- size, color, disposition, proportion, structure, and movement demonstrating the relevance of his work to human medicine. pable of using canine genetics to better understand inherited described in the breed standard. In 2009, a Scottish terrier This recognition follows on the heels of two other awards: Antczak was inducted into the University of diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. In addition, a named Sadie took home Best in Show. Kentucky Equine Research Hall of Fame in October 2009 and was more recently selected for Cornell variety of presenters, including Peggy Reed, an accomplished Not only were guests treated to exciting competitions, but University’s Polo Club Wall of Honor. show judge and Baker Advisory Council member; show dog they enjoyed an Institute-hosted hospitality room; a private owner and friend of the Baker Institute Renee Idone; and Vet- A Connecticut native, Antczak joined the faculty at the Baker Institute in 1979. In 1994, he became the tour of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship; entertain- erinary College faculty member Dr. Tom Kern also discussed director of the Baker Institute for Animal Health, a post he held for 15 years. For the past 30 years, ing dog demonstrations; and “Meet the Breeds,” an up-close ideas for prepping for the show, being in the show ring, and Antczak has conducted research in equine immunology, genetics and reproduction. For more than 15 and personal look at all 140 AKC registered breeds. Each understanding the road to Westminster. years, Antczak was also a major participant in the Horse Genome Project. As a Cornell student, Antczak breed has a booth staffed by breed experts, breeders, and was a member of the Polo team, serving as captain his senior year. During the presentation, Idone described how dogs quali- owners. Guests can pet the dogs, chat with experts, and learn fi ed for Westminster and the roles of the owner and handler. more about each of the breeds. “I have supported the team fi nancially and morally for many decades,” said Antczak, who is also the Reed shared her experiences as a show judge, including what father of two Cornell polo team alumnae. “Polo is the most wonderful game. It combines an interest in a judge looks for when selecting winners, how to compare Bicknese Prize winner horses with athletics. At Cornell, it is even more wonderful as the University removes all fi nancial different breeds, what the audience should notice when Orly Goldstein is the 2009 Bicknese Prize winner. As a mem- barriers to the game.” watching, and why Westminster is so prestigious. Dr. Kern ber of Dr. Gregory Acland’s lab, Goldstein’s research focuses discussed the screening of purebred dogs for genetic diseases on studying retinal degeneration in dogs, a condition that is at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals and the impor- linked to blindness. She is looking for mutations that cause tance of surveillance for inherited disorders. degeneration, the basis for developing genetic tests with the power to eliminate blindness. She used the Prize to purchase “I invite you to think about how these beautiful and diverse a new computer and three scientifi c text books. breeds are helping us to improve animal and human health,” said event co-host Dr. Michael I. Kotlikoff, Austin O. Hooey The Bicknese Family Prize was established in 2005 by Dr. Dean of Veterinary Medicine. “Genetics may be the area of Joanne Bicknese, CALS ’76, DVM ’78, MS, ELS, as an annual veterinary medicine that holds the most promise for the award for research activities of a woman scientist-in-training. future, and we at Cornell are proud to be leading the way in The award aims to provide support at a critical point in the this comparative medicine. So when you watch the Westmin- trainee’s academic development and to help launch her into ster Kennel Club dog show and when you hug your own dogs, a successful career. Dr. Bicknese, one of the Institute’s most realize that they might be helping veterinarians and scientists devoted and generous supporters, is a current member in Ithaca and at Weill Cornell to fi nd tomorrow’s cures and of the Institute’s Advisory Council and served six years as preventions for diseases that affect their fellow canines, and chairperson during the Institute’s fi ftieth anniversary and the all species.” building of the new wing. The fund honors her parents, Helen and Louis Bicknese, and her aunt and uncle, Grace and Carl AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Bicknese. For the third year, faculty and staff from the Baker Institute for Animal Health and the College of Veterinary Medicine ventured to southern California for the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Long Beach welcomed breeders, owners, handlers, and dog afi cionados to enjoy three national AKC events: the AKC Agility Invitational, the AKC National

24 25 Mission: Operation Control Pioneer Award Recognizes Plan Research to understand cancer hopes to control chaos to Target Tumors

Cancer is a familiar villain to most of us, touching more Dr. Scott Coonrod will hold the endowed position. He and Dr. Alexander J. Travis, associate professor than half of American men and one-third of American his team have produced data that indicates that estro- of reproductive biology at the College of women. Linked to damaged DNA, cancerous cells replicate gen and progesterone are important factors in growth of Veterinary Medicine, was presented with uncontrollably and invade healthy tissues, according to the canine mammary tumors. They are currently investigating the National Institutes of Health (NIH) American Cancer Society. the clinical correlation between the expression of hor- Director’s Pioneer Award at the Fifth An- mone-associated factors and tumor progression, Coonrod nual NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Researchers and new hypotheses inspire hope, encouraging explained, adding that he hopes that the results of their Symposium on September 24, 2009. The those suffering, survivors, and the people who love them to work will be used to develop strategies to block tumor award supports individual scientists of imagine a cancer-free life. The Judy Wilpon Professorship growth. exceptional creativity who propose of Cancer Biology at the Baker Institute for Animal Health Alexander Travis pioneering and possibly transforming is yet another reason to hope. Initially funded through the “Ideally, no one should have to endure the pain and dev- approaches to major challenges in biomedical and behavioral Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation, the endowed astation caused by cancer,” said Wilpon, who has lost fi ve research, according to the NIH’s web site. position was created in 2009 with a $2 million gift and a re- Golden retrievers to this disease. “Losing a pet to cancer quest to all those who also hope to conquer cancer: help us is awful, and it is my hope that by supporting the research Dr. Travis was recognized for his work developing an energy- raise $1 million more to permanently endow the position. of the Baker Institute, fewer people and animals will suffer producing platform that could be used to power a variety of im- this fate. The answer may be in genetic research or in pro- plantable medical devices. Based on the design of a sperm’s tail, “With almost $600,000 of the fi nal million raised, we are in phylactic care, but scientists are getting closer and closer this technology involves attaching metabolic enzymes to a solid the homestretch,” said Dr. Judy Appleton, interim director to achieving this goal. It is my hope that this gift will expe- support. If the entire pathway can be completed on the device, of the Baker Institute of Animal Health. “Endowing this po- dite the research and the eventual discovery of a cure.” it could use freely-circulating glucose as fuel. These hypothetical sition ensures that we can leverage a better understanding devices could be used to deliver drugs precisely where they are of the biological nature of cancer to gain greater control.” The Wilpons’ gift also provided the Sprecher Institute with needed in a patient’s body, for example, the site of a tumor. funds for programmatic support for the Institute and will match dollar for dollar (up to $1 million) other gifts to the “We’re borrowing the sperm’s strategy for locomotion,” said Sprecher Institute for endowment of two oncology resi- Dr. Travis, who conceived the idea after noting that many pro- dencies. teins on the sperm’s tail are tied down to solid structures within the cell, but still function. By modifying the targeting domains To join the Wilpon family and the Baker Institute in fi ght- responsible for this binding, he manipulated the fi rst two pro- ing cancer, please contact Kevin Mahaney at km70@ teins of the pathway to stick to a single man-made surface and cornell.edu. demonstrated that they functioned in series. “We believe it is one of the fi rst, if not the fi rst, example of building sequential steps of any biological pathway on a man-made surface.” Chemistry and Biology published this information in the issue released on September 25, 2009. Judy Wilpon, who has been a member of the advisory council at the Baker Institute since 1994, is a fi rm believer in education. The Judy Wilpon Professorship of Cancer Bi- ology will encourage life-saving research and raise aware- ness of canine cancers. “The Baker Institute’s facilities, commitment to conquering cancer, dedication to fi rst-class research, and educational mission were all instrumental in my decision to establish the professorship.”

26 27 Doug McGregor: George Lust: Canine Hip Dysplasia – Training Veterinary Researchers for the Future A Cornerstone of Research at the Baker Institute

The impact made by Douglas McGregor, biology, and cancer research. “However, our legacy of pri- George Lust, PhD, professor of physiolog- greyhounds. “When we bred the hip dysplastic labs with MD, D. Phil. upon the Baker Institute vate sector support is still vital in fulfi lling our infrastructure ical chemistry emeritus, fi rst applied for a the normal greyhounds, the fi rst fi lial generation (F1) all will be felt for decades to come. As di- needs,” notes Dr. McGregor. “As a result of both grants and job at Cornell in 1968. He had graduated appeared normal—however, they were all carriers of the rector of the institute from 1976 through gifts, the Baker Institute’s infl uence on animal health over the from Cornell four years earlier with a ma- genes for hip dysplasia,” explains Dr. Lust. “Back breed- 1991, Dr. McGregor was not only a lead years has been enormous.” jor in biochemistry and intended to work ing them to the normal greyhounds resulted in normal researcher in cellular immunity; he also on infectious diseases. “But someone was offspring, but when the F1 dogs were back-bred to the hip As director, Dr. McGregor also made signifi cant progress in transformed the Institute’s funding para- needed to work on canine hip dyspla- dysplastic labradors, their F2 offspring had a very predict- training veterinary researchers. “We received our fi rst NIH digm, insuring a more secure future. sia, and I accepted,” recalls Dr. Lust. “It able 75 percent chance of manifesting hip dysplasia.” grant to train biomedical researchers in the early 80s, and As current director of the Leadership turned out to be a good fi t: I’ve now Doug McGregor we’ve never looked back,” he says. Dr. McGregor is espe- George Lust For the past decade, Dr. Lust has been involved in collab- Program for Veterinary Students, he has been here for 42 years! Over that time the cially proud of the Leadership Program he helped establish orative research to identify the specifi c genes responsible seeded both the veterinary and human medical communities Institute has nearly doubled in size, from six professors to 11. 22 years ago, in an effort to recruit veterinary students and for canine hip dysplasia. “We’ve found that there are many with top-notch researchers, enhancing both the quality and My project began in 1968 and ended in 2010, making it one of provide them with the hands-on experience and encourage- genes involved, and as a result, many genetic markers— direction of today’s research. the longest running at Baker.” ment to succeed as research scientists. Nearly 500 students some of which we’ve discovered,” he notes. “We want to Following Dr. James Baker’s sudden death in 1975, Dr. from 59 colleges have since taken part in the program. More Dr. Lust’s research has addressed the genetics, diagnosis, identify nucleotide sequences of DNA that can be the basis McGregor became the Institute’s second director. A medical than half of the program’s alumni pursued careers in biomedi- pathogenesis, and treatment of hip dysplasia and osteoar- of a blood test for either normal or hip dysplastic dogs, in an doctor by training, he had been studying human and animal cal research or veterinary public health, some as scientists in thritis in dogs. “We’ve found that this disease has a complex attempt to identify the genes related to trait expression. We diseases. “I felt like a kid in a candy store when I arrived here industry and government. PhDs have been awarded to 138 inheritance with contributions from several genes, along with would like to identify the pertinent genes, and ultimately, in 1976; there were so many fascinating diseases I hadn’t alumni, and 62 are faculty of veterinary schools or research environmental factors—such as food consumption—that the biochemical mechanisms responsible for the develop- known about,” recalls Dr. McGregor. “At that time, nearly ev- institutes worldwide. “While there are now similar programs affect the rate of growth,” he notes. “We also found that the ment of hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis.” ery animal vaccine in use was either developed or produced at 17 other veterinary colleges nationwide, ours is the oldest signs of disease occur not only in hip joints, but also in shoul- Prior to retiring in July 2010, Dr. Lust taught osteoarthri- by researchers who had come through Baker. Many of those and perhaps the most comprehensive,” says Dr. McGregor. der, knee, and lumbar vertebral joints.” tis to veterinary students for two decades. “The students vaccines are still in use today.” “We look for applicants with an excellent academic record, seemed to get smarter every year!” observes Dr. Lust. Initially, the only diagnosis available for canine hip dysplasia But, although the Institute’s research was solid, its funding the ability to apply themselves, and a passion for discovery, “Many of my graduate students went on to was via X-ray. “Hip dysplastic dogs were often misdiagnosed model was tenuous. As the fi rst director of the Institute, Dr. and offer scholarships to approximately 25 per year. There have exemplary careers of their own. as normal,” recalls Dr. Lust. “When the disease did show up, it Baker was also the sole fundraiser. “He was an entrepreneur is pressure to accept more but we believe the small numbers And, while I miss the contact with wasn’t until age two—far too late to make responsible breed- and a virologist, whose Southern charm helped convince drug encourage close bonding,” explains Dr. McGregor, adding, these outstanding students, I’ve ing decisions.” Since the abnormal dorsolateral subluxation of companies, feed companies, and wealthy individuals to fund “The students live, work, and play together during their 10 welcomed the opportunity to do femoral heads is indicative of canine hip dysplasia, Dr. Lust’s veterinary research, which was not well supported at the weeks at Cornell, and we don’t want to see the program be- more writing.” Dr. Lust is currently research team came up with the dorsolateral subluxation time,” says Dr. McGregor. “Dr. Baker then parceled out the come fragmented.” working on his autobiography, (DLS) test. Unlike an ordinary radiograph procedure, in which money to the Institute’s scientists.” as well as several collaborative Over the years, the program has built strong partnerships the anesthetized dog lies on its back, the DLS test utilizes the publications on DNA testing for By the late 1970s, biomedical research was becoming more with the NIH and various industrial sponsors. “Rather than same X-ray machines, but places the dog’s knees into plastic hip dysplasia, geared for various expensive and more complex. “Dr. Baker’s model was no just asking them for money, we involve them directly in the holders in a supported kneeling position, which is more similar genetics and veterinary journals. longer suffi cient. It became clear that in order to thrive, we program,” notes Dr. McGregor. “We bring in the highest to a normal walking or running posture. “The DLS test is not needed federal funding,” says Dr. McGregor. “Institute scien- level people in education, government, and industry to work only much more accurate than a regular X-ray, but it can also “Hip dysplasia in dogs has tists were asked to seek research grants from sponsors such closely with the students. They seem to enjoy this experience detect hip dysplasia in a six- to eight-month-old dog—while turned out to be a model for as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support their as much as students enjoy interacting with them.” there is still time to avoid breeding carriers to other carriers,” human hip dysplasia, and own work. This was a new experience for many. But one after notes Dr. Lust. there are many similari- Although Dr. McGregor will pass on the directorship of another, they received sizable grants and derived satisfaction ties at the biochemical the Leadership Program in 2011, he would like to remain “Although we had long known that this disease had a genetic from their efforts. The people working here were so capable; level,” notes Dr. Lust. involved. Says Dr. McGregor, “As a graduate student, my as- component, the available technology initially didn’t allow us to I wanted to see them succeed. And succeed they did!” recalls “However, the goal of sociation with several great scientists changed my life—so I’m do much with that knowledge,” says Dr. Lust. Three colonies Dr. McGregor. As a consequence, the Institute’s research my research has ulti- keen to return the favor!” of dogs helped advance his research. The fi rst was a colony arena became more broad and deep. In addition to infectious mately been to benefi t of normal Labrador retrievers with a low frequency of hip diseases it now includes genetic and reproductive aspects of dogs.” dysplasia. A second Labrador retriever colony all exhibited hip dysplasia. A third colony consisted of normal racing

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Abundance of Care Pet Hospital: Larry Mauer, DVM Burrstone Animal Hospital: East Meadow Animal Hospital: Harold M. Zweighaft, DVM Adirondack Animal Hospital: James R. Glendening, DVM and Debra M. Eldredge, DVM and William J. Thonsen, DVM Hartsdale Veterinary Hospital Roger C. Thompson, DVM David Judge, DVM Easthampton Animal Hospital: Highland Animal Hospital: All Pets Medical Center Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital: James G. Hayden, DVM Kathryn J. Smith, DVM Jeffrey B. French, DVM and American Animal Hospital: Brian T. Voynick, DVM Easton Veterinary Hospital: Hilton Veterinary Hospital: Barbara J. Reid, DVM Mitchell H. Greenberg, DVM Amsterdam Animal Hospital.: John A. Contino, DVM Susan Cousins, DVM Carnegie Hill Veterinarians: Eastview Veterinary Clinic Home Veterinary Services: Amy Leibeck, DVM Alexander J. Miller, DVM Elizabette H. Cohen, DVM Jeanne M. Baines, DVM Animal Care Center of Sonoma County: Nancy D. Kay, DVM Central Animal Hospital: Estates Animal Hospital: Hudson Valley Veterinary Hospital: Animal Care Clinic: Merrill K. Johnson, DVM Michael Woltz, DVM Barry S. Eisenkraft, DVM V. J. Martinisi, DVM Animal Clinic of Mt. Vernon: Alan Meyer, DVM Central Veterinary Hospital: Fairfi eld Veterinary Hospital: Huntington Animal Hospital: Michael S. Hardaker, DVM Animal General Timothy J. Plunkett, DVM Jeffrey M. Kramer, DVM Central Virginia Veterinary: Animal General of East Norwich Farmingdale Animal Hospital: James F. Cone, DVM Samuel Baum, DVM Animal General: Steve C. Feldman, DVM Lewis Goldfi nger, DVM Jeffersonville Animal Hospital: Centreville Animal Hospital: Animal Hospital of Kent: Mark I. Feldman, DVM Farmington Veterinary Clinic: Richard L. Schwalb, DVM Fred G. Garrison, DVM Animal Hospital of Niskayuna: Ronald Scharf, DVM Andrea Bergman, DVM Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center: Clark Animal Care Center: Farmingville Animal Hospital: Alan E. Green, DVM Animal Kind Vet Hospital: Mark C. Gibson, DVM Amy D. Charpentier, DVM and Richard Jacobson, DVM and Animal Medical Center: Thomas K. Liebetrau, DVM Kathleen E. Wakefi eld, DVM Keating Animal Hospital: Dennis Zawie, DVM Mary L. Keating, DVM Animal Medical of New City: Howard J. Gittelman, DVM Clarkson Veterinary Hospital: Flower Valley Vet Clinic: Jess Buttery, DVM Kim Berlin, DVM Animal Medicine & Surgery of Little Neck: Edward Parver, DVM James J. Burns, DVM Clear Lakes Animal Wellness: Lagrange Veterinary Hospital: Aqueduct Animal Hospital: Franklin Rapp, DVM Fountain House Vet Clinic: Megan Williams, DVM Marshall H. Breite, DVM Ardda Animal Hospital: James P. Kutrybala, DVM Alan M. Tausz, DVM Cobleskill Veterinary Clinic: Larchmont Animal Hospital: Arlington Dog & Cat Hospital: Carmen Scherzo, DVM and Gearhart Veterinary Hospital: Vernon R. Durie, DVM Mark Helfat, DVM Herbert Leary, DVM Martha S. Gearhart, DVM Companion Animal Hospital of Virginia Layhill Animal Hospital: Arlington South Veterinary Hospital: Angela S. Milligan, DVM Georgetown Veterinary Hospital: Robert A. Adelman, DVM Companion Animal Hospital: Stanley J. Truffi ni, DVM and Arrowhead Veterinary Clinic: John W. Paeplow, DVM Lexington Animal Hospital: Earl J. Mummert, DVM and Carol J. Gamez, DVM Aspetuck Animal Hospital: Michael F. Gorra, DVM Margaret C. Mummert, DVM Sheryl H. Carls, DVM German Flatts Vet Clinic: Baldwin Animal Hospital: Neal J. Saslow, DVM Linda E. Jacobson, DVM Corfu-Darien Veterinary Clinic: Nicholas C. Chuff, DVM Baldwin Harbor Animal Hospital: Leslie B. Dattner, DVM Barbara Scheffl er, DVM Linwood Animal Hospital: Glen Animal Hospital: Carol A. Cookingham, DVM and Batavia Animal Hospital: Raymond Pray, DVM and Cross Roads Veterinary Clinic: Ann Mucera, DVM Carolyn M. Caccamise, DVM Elizabeth Wood, DVM Richard McCarthy, DVM Godspeed Mobile Veterinary: Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic: Bay Street Animal Hospital Croton Animal Hospital: Pamela N. Dumont, DVM Bruce N. Hoskins, DVM Stuart E. Gross, DVM Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital: Richard N. Benjamin, DVM Goodman Animal Hospital: Lyndon Veterinary Clinic: and Alan G. Shriro, DVM Davis Companion Animal Hospital: William Goodman, DVM Brad Davis, DVM Eric M. Davis, DVM Blair Animal Hospital: John W. Wells, Jr., DVM Goosepond Animal Hospital: Manchester Veterinary Clinic: Blandford Animal Hospital: Hazel Holman, DVM Deer Park Animal Hospital: Howard Rothenberg, DVM, Scott Rosen, DVM, Cindy Meyer, Joshua M. Atz, DVM Bloomsburg Veterinary Hospital Goshen Animal Clinic: DVM Lori Goeders, DVM, and Manetto Hill Animal Hospital: Kenneth Ostroff, DVM Blue Cross Small Animal Clinic: William J. Brown, DVM Richard Henry, DVM Neil Weiss, DVM Great Neck Animal Hospital: Bolton Veterinary Hospital: David S. Coley, DVM Delmar Veterinary Associates: Manhasset Animal Hospital: Brian I. Rind, DVM Briarcliff Manor Animal Hospital: Jeffrey J. Moyer, DVM Laura E. Tenney, DVM Robert L. Henrickson, DVM Greenwich Animal Hospital: Brockton Animal Hospital: Ronald Hirschberg, DVM Eagle Animal Hospital: Manhattan Veterinary Corp: David S. Kramer, DVM Brook Farm Veterinary Center: Donald E. Kanouse, DVM David D. Matunis, DVM Linda Isaacson, DVM Hamilton Animal Hospital Bryan Animal Hospital Eagle Rock Veterinary Hospital: Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital: Howard A. Miller, DVM Harlingen Veterinary Clinic: Marc H. Rovner, DVM and Burlington Veterinary Center: Richard K. Esherick, DVM Christine A. Newman, DVM

30 31 Donald M. Herr, DVM New York Veterinary Hospital: Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital: Springville Animal Hospital: Valley Cottage Animal Hospital: West Park Veterinary Services: Manlius Veterinary Hospital: Julie Horton, DVM and Mia Ziering, DVM Dean J. Cerf, DVM Michael Reilly, DVM and Jennifer Cross, Patricia Collins, DVM Keri Mackey, DVM, Lauren Ellender, Norman H. Goldstein, DVM North Country Veterinary Services: River Forest Animal Hospital: DVM and Julie Zalenka, DVM Veterinary House Call Service: DVM, Tara Farmer, DVM Manorville Pet Vet: Pamela Moks, DVM Suzanne M. Odre, DVM Ezekiel F. Thomas, DVM Stack Hospital For Pets: Raymond S. Hayes, DVM West Roxbury Animal Hospital: Patricia Lucia, DVM and Leslie S. Hirsch, DVM Marsh Hospital for Animals: North Shore Animal Hospital: Rockledge Veterinary Clinic: Veterinary Internal Medicine Clinic: Marcia Ziegler-Alexander, DVM Mark Milwicki, DVM Alan R. Ferber, DVM Francie L. Rubin, DVM William Rogers, DVM Whiting Veterinary Clinic: Stafford Veterinary Hospital: Lisa Schorr, DVM Matawan Animal Hospital: North Shore Veterinary Hospital: Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates: Veterinary Multi-Imaging: John A. Hauge, DVM Barry N. Kopp, DVM Russell W. Fredericks, DVM and Eric Hartelius, DVM Victor T. Rendano, DVM William H. Herbold, DVM Richard W. Fredericks, DVM Star Meadow Animal Clinic Mattapoisett Animal Hospital Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital: Veterinary Oncology and Referral Clinic: Windsor Veterinary Clinic: North Windham Animal Hospital: Michelle A. Singer, DVM Stratford Animal Hospital Cheryl Harris, DVM Darryl S. Praul, DVM and Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital Todd B. Friedland, DVM Rupert Veterinary Clinic: Suffi eld Veterinary Hospital: Veterinary Specialty Hospital: Erika Praul, DVM Medway Animal Hospital: Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital: Jean R. Ceglowski, DVM Ann L. Huntington, DVM Keith P. Richter, DVM Winsted Hospital For Animals Michael P. Robinson, DVM Donald Lester, DVM Ruxton Animal Hospital: Sunrise Animal Hospital Viking Community Animal Hospital: Wolfe Animal Hospital: Meker Veterinary Clinic: Northern Tier Vet Clinic: Michael H. Kaplan, DVM Terry L. Owen, DVM and Robert Wolfe, DVM Gafur N. Memon, DVM The Animal Hospitable Veterinary Philip C. Saxton, DVM Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital: Clinic: Teresa Labuszewski, DVM Angela M. Gamber, DVM Woodbury Animal Hospital: Merrimac Valley Animal Hospital: Oakton - Vienna Veterinary Hospital: Gary A. Yarnell, DVM and John Pisciot- Village Animal Clinic: Marc A. Franz, DVM Cynthia A. Wojcicki, DVM The Country Vet: Charles W. Blevins, DVM ta, DVM and Sandy Tarasoff, DVM Thomas D. DeVincentis, DVM Martin P. De Angelis, DVM Wrights Corners Animal Care Center: Middle River Veterinary Hospital: Old Brookville Veterinary Practice: Sakonnet Veterinary Hospital: Wantagh Animal Hospital: David Monti, DVM, Thurston Dale, Kathryn Dobyns, DVM The Moriches Hospital For Animals: Sarah Ehrenson, DVM Kenneth E. Rix, DVM and Kevin G. Lynch, DVM Glenn A. Anderson, DVM DVM and Kenneth Gumaer, DVM Middletown Veterinary Hospital: Olde Towne Animal Hospital: William E. Condon, DVM West Chelsea Veterinary Health: Michael J. Brothers, DVM The Veterinary Center of East North- Richard J. Altieri, DVM and Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital port: Kenneth R. Gantt, DVM and Michael E. Farber, DVM Milford Animal Hospital: Claude D. Grosjean, DVM Saugerties Animal Hospital: Margaret B. Ullmann, DVM David L. McGee, DVM, Oradell Animal Hospital: Howard W. Rothstein, DVM John W. O’Neil, DVM, Thoreau Veterinary Hospital: Anthony Palminteri, DVM Schoharie Valley Veterinary Clinic: Elizabeth Burke, DVM Milford Animal Hospital: Otterkill Animal Hospital: Diane Biederman-Brynda, DVM Richard A. Dubensky, DVM Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital: James C. Zgoda, DVM Schulhof Animal Hospital: John S. Clauss, DVM Miller - Clark Animal Hospital: Oyster Bay Animal Hospital: Curt C. Benyei, DVM John E. Pinckney, DVM Thornwood Veterinary Hospital: Surindar Wadyal, DVM Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital: Raymond J. Schuerger, DVM Millwood Animal Hospital: Park Ridge Animal Hospital: Brian Green, DVM Robert A. Mavian, DVM Three Village Veterinary Hospital: Donna M. Manderino, DVM Somers Animal Hospital: John C. DeVerna, Jr., DVM Mobile Veterinary Services: Patchogue Animal Hospital: Seymour J. Schimelman, DVM Steven J. Cohen, DVM Titusville Vet Clinic: Harvey S. Atlas, DVM Somerset Animal Hospital: Jonathan P. Walker, DVM Montague Veterinary Hospital: Pet House Calls Veterinary Clinic: Danny T. Noble, DVM and Richard H. Coburn, DVM Toll Gate Animal Clinic, LLC: JoAnne Leja, DVM James L. Thompson, DVM Ferris G. Gorra, DVM Montrose Animal Health Center: Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital: South Towne Veterinary Hospital: Nolan P. Rubin, DVM Town & Country Hospital for Pets Martha S. Gearhart, DVM Dr. Tricia Scarpulla, DVM and Mt. Lakes Veterinary House Call Ser- Triboro Animal Hospital: Pleasantville Animal Hospital: Edward J. Gschrey, Jr., DVM vice: Kim A. Slade, DVM William H. Marienberg, DVM Alan B. Schreier and Staff, DVM South Wilton Veterinary Group Nanuet Animal Hospital: Underhill Animal Hospital: Rebecca Seacord, DVM South Windsor Veterinary Clinic: Michael Goldmann, DVM Daniel A. Hill, DVM Ridge Animal Hospital: Carole Werkhoven, DVM New Milford Animal Hospital: University Animal Hospital: David G. Monti, DVM Southwick Animal Hospital: Robert H. Belden, DVM Marc S. Wallach, DVM Patricia Kuzmickas, DVM

32 33 Honor Roll of Giving

Founder’s Circle Institute Patrons Susan Parti Steve DeGrand Contributions of $5,000 or more Contributions of $1,000 to $2,499 (in memory of Daisy and Molly) (in memory of Remmy; in honor of David Behnke and Paul Doherty (in memory of Tucker) American Border Collie Association Barbara Selvitella Macy) Joanne Bicknese (in memory of Ruby and Chrissy) Douglas Antczak & Family Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Shaw Nancy Dickenson Butler Family Foundation (in memory of Shadow, Huckleberry, Michael Strianese Fuliang Du and Fei Xue and Tubby; in memory of Jack Hyde, Bonnie Coble Virginia Strunk Kathy Georgianna DVM, George Abbott, DVM, DuBois (in memory of James A. Strunk, Glen of Imaal Terrier Association Maria Daversa and David Gulley L. Jenkins, DVM, and Lennart Krook, Peppy Baby, Tiger Baby, and Tweetie Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation DVM; in honor of Mary Beth Matychak Jeffry and Susan Grabel Bird; in memory of Frances Strain) (in memory of Fluff, Sydney, and Abbie) The Robert G. and Jane V. Engel and Baker Institute Staff) Mr. and Mrs. Jan Suwinski Foundation Australian Cattle Dog Club of America Gracelane Kennels Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Thaler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Engman Dr. and Mrs. John Brennan Greater Lowell Kennel Club (in memory of Thomas A. Cona (in memory of DuBois L. Jenkins, DVM) Greenwich Kennel Club Estate of Bertha M. Hardy and Baby) Albert Brown Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Gross Estate of Laura Pask Back Mountain Kennel Club (in memory of Samantha, Apollo Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Florence Cusano (in memory of Anne Green) (Richard A. Cusano Memorial Fund) and Gecco) Charitable Trust The Shirley W. and William L. Griffi n Carol Lambert Ellen Frenkel Dr. and Mrs. G. Clayton Dudley Foundation (in memory of Duchess; in honor of Edna P. Jacobsen Charitable Trust GAO Marbuck Foundation The Strachan & Vivian Donnelley Rachel Reed) for Animals Foundation William Haines Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Lauer Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Richard Henry (in memory of Charlie Brown) Joan Willson (in memory of Daisy and Winston) (in memory of Dr. and (in memory of Ch. Thenderin O’Toole) James G. Butterworth Trust Mrs. Charles E. Fletcher) Dr. and Mrs. David Lawrence Barbara Wood Joseph Kinnarney, DVM, MS Stephen and Amy Leibeck Estate of Katharine M. Clearly (in memory of John Warrington Gale) (in memory of Brit, Sey Morning Star, M. Eileen McManus Walker Johnston Evans Royal Rumdum, Maddie, Beauty, Hero, PA Alpaca Owners & Breeders Robert Ferber Sustaining Members Lynisa, Billy, Rusty, Harley, Holly, Lee, Association, Inc. William Field Contributions of $500 to $999 Duke, Sailor, Freddie, Carmel, Jake, Peter J. Frenkel Foundation Finger Lakes Kennel Club Amelia Annunziata Craigie, Maya, Benjamin, and Kidd) Jane Ponty and Alexander Cox (in memory of Beamer, William Gratz (in honor of Dr. Harold M. Zweighaft) Judith Litt (in memory of Leader) Honey, and Karavel Agent) Barbara Herndon Joanne Baldasarra Vivian Miller Dr. and Mrs. Donald Powell (in memory of Peanut) (in memory of Tanga; in honor of Joanne Hess Mr. Dean and Mrs. Mary Sloane (in memory of Marilyn) Tanya and Tasha) (in memory of Lucy, Sasha, Ben, Beau, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Baran The Albert C. Bostwick Foundation Sweet Kate, Josie, Piglet, Country Cat, (in memory of Blitz, Jeep, and Kipper) Lloyd Miller Mary Clare Ward Legend, and Midnight; in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bicknell Olympic Kennel Club Fred and Judy Wilpon Nancy Jane Martin) Mr. and Mrs. Sean Bolks John Parker and Tracy Stokol Mr. and Mrs. W. Weldon Wilson Dr. and Mrs. David Jenkins (in memory of Maggie) (in memory of Shadow) (in memory of DuBois L. Jenkins, DVM) James B. Richardson Trust Wendy Bowditch Jane Paxton Marshall Dr. and Mrs. DuBois L. Jenkins (in memory of Bogey, Benny Boy, (in memory of Jazz, Pudge, Buba, William J. Kay, DVM Buddy, and Daisy) Moser, Wrigly, Guinness, and Tucker) Director’s Circle (in memory of George Abbott, DVM) Joseph Bukowski Sylvia Phillips Contributions of $2,500 to $4,999 Saul Korduner (in memory of Jason) (in memory of Honey and Bunny) (in honor of Curt Benyei, DVM Judy Appleton and Donald Schlafer and his care of Rusty) Marta Jo Lawrence Linda Butler Nancy Hamilton (in memory of Clyde) Cynthia Camargo and Beth Barrett Margaret Reed (in memory of Baron, Mary Rockefeller Lulu, Maude, Cleo, Misty, Brigitta, Jennifer Loggie (in memory of Tucker) The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Corp.: Steven S. Lindsay Beasty Girl, Nano, Sophie, Lulu, Elvis, Sharon Lee MacDonald Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Richard Casey Memorial Fund Timber, Alec, Marilyn, Addie, Lilly, Pete, Trust: Donna MacDonald Margaret Cone Peter, Ripley, and Brandy) Anne Lynne Torda (in memory of Merlyn, Tristan, Nimue, Peter Malnati Mr. and Mrs. William Conine Cavall, and Heathcliff) (in memory of DuBois L. Jenkins, DVM) 34 35 Randi and Steven Ross Nancy Fantom: Saddleback Pet Service Richard Lunna Dr. and Mrs. Carvel Tiekert George Bagley Judith Bratt (in honor of Alan Baum, DVM) Mr. and Mrs. Tage Frederiksend (in memory of Jewel B. Lunna) Lorili Toth (in memory of Ben) Sherry-Anne Baker (in memory of Smudge-Boo, Lacey, and Freckles) Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Siegelstein (in memory of Gillispie) Carol Mead Bruce Widger (in memory of Holly of Fortefi eld and Debbie Smith (in memory of Biggs) Helen Friderici James W. Miller (in memory of Mary Johnson) Donatello di Roma) James Brayton Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stancher Joseph and Loreen Friedlander (in memory of Lexie and Gunner) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ward Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barbeau Marjory Brooks (in memory of Shadow, Ann, Amber, (in memory of Duffy) Roland Gregg Joan Mizer (in memory of Bonnie, Clyde, Angus, Richard and Betty Brown and Clover) Martha Terrell (in honor of Bob) (in memory of Snuffy, Snoopy, Richard Montali Heather, and Charlie) (in memory of Gizmo, Buster, Lady, Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Baril Ernie, Sassy, Sam, and Misty) The David and Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund and Sally) (in memory of Dr. John D. Strandberg) (in memory of Snowy and Prince) Dr. and Mrs. W. Ray Brown Jamie and Jose Torres Dr. and Mrs. George Hahn New Inn Kennels Benefactors Dr. and Mrs. Richard Basom (in memory of Lucy) (in memory of Celtic) Mr. and Mrs. Denton Nichols Contributions of $100 to $249 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Basso Dina and Paul Tresnan Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hall (in memory of Dusty and Maxi) Estelle Aaron (in memory of Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buckland (in memory of Taffy) (in honor of Dr. David Serra) (in memory of Buffy Noel) John North “Keeper of the Flame”) (in memory of Buffy) Roger Batchelder Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Warmuth Dorothy Hauk C. Michael Norton Russ Abbott (in memory of Casper) Doris Burkett (in memory of Sundae, Maggie, Donna Baumer (in memory of Abby) (in memory of Nate, Junior, Leo, (in memory of Bristol) Elizabeth Oberdorfer Lyn Agresti (in memory of Max) Mon Ami, Zeke, Kallie, and Brisbane) Herman Baumgarten Moose, and Mookie; in memory of Dr. and Mrs. James Young Patricia Paladino Lyle Allan and Joanne Festa E. Paul Herbert (in memory of Peanut) Ana Placeres) (in memory of Kodi and Orion) (in memory of Riordan’s NIK of Time; (in memory of Annie and Tucker) (in memory of Toby, Andrew, Glenn Busby (in memory of Ripley) in honor of Bill’s 70th Birthday, Catherine Allard Deborah Beaton and Amos) (in memory of Moppett) Mary Cabriele Sponsors Shannon Paladino and Carlos Tulli’s Jane Allen Vicki Herrmann Contributions of $250 to $499 wedding) (in memory of Joy; in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Beck Sheila Cahoon (in memory of Morgan) (in memory of Oscar and Peanut; Rob Parker and Peter Rogness Lois Parker) (in memory of Tory) Laura Calderwood (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Barksdale in honor of Bitsy and Lucy) (in memory of Carol A. Burns) (in memory of Taggerty) Lynne Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Beck Dr. D. L. Croghan) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hesser Jerome Payton (in memory of Teddy and Belinda) (in memory of Barney) Jose Canas (in memory of Benny) Peter Bloch (in memory of Kona, Buckley, Jingles, Nina Bein Peter and Karen Boehme and Jenny; in memory of Jack L. Hyde, Pamela Reis (in memory of Deyabar Susan Alpern Fisch Susan Canlis (in memory of Sophie) (in memory of Lucy) DVM, Kevin Van Ostrand, William Inspector Clouseau) (in memory of Woody) Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Bender Mr. and Mrs. Peter Caron Robert Bottrell Kohberger, and Ivan Kiser) Mr. and Mrs. David Rojek (in memory of Diane and Paul Altobelli Mark and Anna Bennett (in memory of Lakota) Max and Lady) (in honor of Dr. Cindy Meyer) (in memory of Abby) Lori Calabrese (in memory of Nakia) Germaine Hodges Brian Carroll (in memory of Tiger Lily, Homer, Joseph Russo (in memory of Danny) Leo M. Alves and Patricia A. Grove Margo Berger (in memory of Kyla) Anne Cardone (in memory of Aragorn) Victoria Caruso and all of her great dogs) Christy Saltstein (in memory of Charlie) (in memory of Belladonna Took, Diane Biederman-Brynda Christa Carrington Mary Ellen Chanda Kaye Hughes Gandalf, Musetta, and Jock) (in memory of Maddie) Sara and David Sanders Bonny Bittel (in memory of Gideon) (in honor of Dr. John Clauss) Michael Anderson (in memory of Bailey, Kelly, and Lucy) Robert Chalfont (in memory of Bama) Robert Scalise (in memory of Anubis) Ming and Won Na Ng Change John Hyde (in memory of Bistre) Sharon Schmidt Rita Blacker (in memory of dogs and cats) Edwin Danenhauer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Arienti Renee Idone (in memory of Peanut) (in memory of Bonnie and Holly; Brian Blanke Darlene Chauvin (in memory of Archie) (in honor of Dr. Doug Antczak) Joan Jackson in honor of Oradell Animal Hospital) (in memory of Lexus and Max) (in memory of Teddy and Lucky) Mary Davis (in memory of Elijah Blue) Walter Armbruster (in memory of Dr. Stanley W. Jackson; Robert D. Scinto John Blauvelt (in memory of Olga) Allan Chernov Dr. and Mrs. Robert Decher in memory of Mikhail, Timothy, (in memory of Harriet Armbruster) (in memory of Diesel; in honor of Denise Block (in honor of the marriage of Mary DeKlyn Paddy McGinity, Macpherson, Casey, Cliff and Lauren Armus Dr. Mitchell Greenberg) (in honor of Christine Johnston, DVM) Peggy Kotek and Tony Kotin) Katherine Dollinger and Clancy (in memory of Chloe, Molly, Jesse, Shirwill Trim Shop Michelle Bonomi-Huvala James Clark (in memory of Nard) Christine Johnston Ashley, Dumas, Zoey, and Mabel) Spring Hill Kennels: (in memory of Tasha) Marilyn Clark (in memory of Pogo) Mr. and Mrs. Lee DuBois (in memory of Brandi, Duffy, Georgie, Rosa Astor (in memory of Shenoa) Hank and Mary Tschorn Haig Boyadjian Lynn Coakley (in memory of Bertha) (in memory of Benji, Jeb, and Angus) Shadow, and Butch) Cynthia Auer Howard Steiner (in memory of Cody, Chico, Dare, and Barbara Cohen Margaret Dungan Lila Kalnins (in memory of Simba) (in memory of Wart, Merlin, Mortimer, (in memory of MaryLou Steiner) Winnie) (in memory of Penny; in honor of (in memory of Ellie Mae, Ambie, Ginger, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Karitis Bunion, and Blister) Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Sutton Edward Bragg (in memory of Baron) Bruce Fitzgerald’s 70th birthday) Charlie, Belle, Tigger, and Cassie) (in memory of Casey) Deborah Aviles and Donna Sheehan (in memory of B.D. Higgins and Patti Branch Douglas Cohn (in memory of Claire Engle Janis L. Koch (in memory of Scooby) Bonny D. Sutton) (in memory of Joseph Flasko) Adora and Tova) Christie Enholm (in memory of Christy, Piobaireachd, Emmanuel Babousis Andrea Tessler and Michael Scarsella Margaret Brantley Lorraine Colby (in memory of Dr. Daria Dufour) and Braemar) (in memory of Trooper) (in memory of Jessie and Daisy)

36 37 Robert Coley (in memory of Bertie) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dudo Marie Fisher Winfi eld Grill (in memory of Jake) Patricia Ireton Kennel Clubs Diane Colgan (in memory of Lavinia M. Dudo) (in memory of Ela, Itty Bitty, Mito, Joyce Haines (in memory of Pheonit) (in memory of Spot and Corndog) American Border Collie Association George, Jessie, Mac, and Fred) Linda Collins (in memory of Elizabeth Dugan Ruth Hallinan (in memory of Katrinka) Judith Jacobs Australian Cattle Dog Club of America (in honor of Martha Demson, DVM) Mr. and Mrs. William Fitts (in memory of Marley and Kirby) Jig and Chantilly) Richard Halstead The Back Mountain Kennel Club Mr. and Mrs. William Duggan (Shadow, Daisy, and Beauvoir dog) Ronald Jacobs George and Jan Collins (in memory of Shandy) Finger Lakes Kennel Club (in memory of Vex, Guinness, Tim Fitzsimmons (in memory of Sandy) (in memory of Butch; in honor of the (in memory of Duke) Caryl Handelman and Mabel) Hinman, Ragi, Greenberg, Diktas, and Glen of Imaal Terrier Association Joyce Connolly (in memory of Grizzly) Jessica Flechtner (in memory of Trouble, Sin, Oscar, Margaret Duque (in memory of Cinder and Ocho) Eiseman families Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Ann Corcoran (in memory of Pepper, Kayte, Maggie, Wolfi e, Jonesy, Bonnie, (in memory of Stuart Phillips) Mr. and Mrs. Philip Jensen Greater Lowell Kennel Club Turbo, Lottie, Ajeax, Corky, and Sally Follansbee Dakota, Clyde, and Harley) Penney) Sarah Sparkowski (in memory of Tasha) (in memory of Vixen, Riley, Libby, Ryan, Nan Hanks (in memory of Hank) Albert Johnson (in memory of Tippy) Greenwich Kennel Club Tilly, Lucy, and Murphy) John Corselli (in memory of Rex) Dr. and Mrs. Cleon Easton Corinne Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson Olympic Kennel Club William Fore (in memory of Tucker) (in memory of Cocoa and Jasmine) Judy Crichlow (in memory of Jasmine) Jeannet Eiermann (in memory of Bailey’s English Dream) (in memory of Teddy and Pia) Mr. and Mrs. Tim Forman William Joseph Clinics and Hospitals John Crowe (in memory of Albert Heiserer, Jr. (in memory of Murph, Jackpot, (in memory of Donald Pelloth, DVM) Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Joseph Emsley (in memory of Donna Laino Heiserer) Whiting Veterinary Clinic (in memory of Mr. Bogart and Bogart) Sampson, and Frosty) Margaret Jurmark Nancy Cummings (in memory of John Hendricks (in memory of Brandy) Dr. Pamela Nersesian Dumont Nancy Frantz (in memory of Licorice, Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Susan Engel April Henry (in memory of Jessie, Godspeed Mobile Veterinary (in memory of Zoe; in honor of Claire Fraser (in memory of Pete Townshend Young, Phoebe, Paula Cutcomb: Chessie, Tyler) Animal Hospitable Veterinary Dr. Cheryl Harris) Teddy and Greta) Dudley, and Honey) Sitting Pretty Pet Sitting Mr. and Mrs. David Herrington South Wilton Veterinary Group Sandra Enser Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kaman Antoinette Daab (in memory of Nick and Rudy) (in memory of Sasha and Belle) (in memory of Nick Michelson) Dr. Darryl S. Praul (in memory of Bud and Taz) Lynn Fraser (in memory of Tucker) William and Joan Hildreth Laura Kaplan (in memory of Roscoe, Windsor Veterinary Clinic Hannah and Matthew Epstein Jan Freeman (in memory of Abby, (in memory of Lynette Smith) Joyce M. Dalton (in memory of Bally) Ellie, and Yogi) (in memory of Murray) Travis, Belle, Tula, and Marley; Dr. W. Bradley Davis Marion Daniel Lois Hilgeman (in memory of Taffy) Mr. and Mrs. John Ettore in memory of John Sherman, DVM) John Kehoe Davis Companion Animal Hospita (in memory of Tahti, Sari, Taylor, Klaus Hirnschal (in memory of Aly (in memory of Rudy, Czar, and Casey) Beth Keister (in memory of Tilly) and Cari) Douglas Fye (in memory of Miko and Peppy) Woodbury Animal Hospital, P.C. Howard Evans and Ronin) Louise Klier (in memory of Otto, Heidi, Sally Davidson George Hize (in memory of Ruth Black) Animal General of East Norwich (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gagliardi Hans, and Hilda) Mr. and Mrs. Norm Davis Bob and Karen Hoehn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Evans (in memory of Bugsy) (in memory of Sandi Skryniarz) (in honor of Brad Davis, DVM) (in memory of Phoebe and Woody) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) W. Gregory Gallagher Louise Koetters Mr. and Mrs. Michael Delverne Walter Hoffman (in memory of Shelby) (in memory of Jewell and Dylan) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Faber Frances Ganter (in memory of Buster Brown and Blaze) Elaine Hopson and B. Marie Cooper (in memory of Po-Z and A.B.) (in memory of Shelby, Calie, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kolodniki Ione Denny (in memory of Hansli) (in memory of Harry, Murphy, and Patricia Fallon and Button) (in memory of Murray and Frosty; Angela Dethloff (in memory of Ceaser) Chaucer) in honor of Dreyfus) (in memory of Max, Tigger, Abby, Florence Gaylord (in memory of Rosie) Mr. and Mrs. Owen F. Devereux Winnie, Samson, and Maggie) Joseph Horn (in memory of Margaret Kotek (in memory of Indy) Lori Gensler (in memory of Tiger) Dr. Caroline M. Coffey) (in memory of all their dogs and cats) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Feintisch Adrienne and Dan Kozma Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gesele Rosemarie DiBuono (in memory of Ruby) Dr. and Mrs. James House (in memory of Dr. Dennis Thome; (in memory of Ch. Honeygait N. (in memory of Harley) Mr. and Mrs. David Houser in memory of Otis) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fellers Lampliter) Dr. and Mrs. Scott Dillingham (in memory of Merlin and Gryphon) (in memory of Emmitt) Diane Kranz (in memory of Sam Jane Glaubinger (in memory of BJ) (in memory of Amalgan) Barbara Fidanza Alan and Sharon Howell and Luca) Spencer Gordon Sheila Dineen (in memory of Major and Dan DeLion) (in memory of Caleb) Patricia Kreinheder Cathy and Robert Grayson (in memory of Munchkin and Puffi n) Mitchell Field June Hoye (in memory of Mark and Stephanie Krolicki (in honor of Dr. Alan C. Baum) Petey and Pauly) Houng Do (in memory of Syrah) Mary Fine (in memory of Sasha) Marvel Griepp and Theodore Donson M. Evelynn Dolan (in memory of Misiu) (in memory of Bug; in memory of John Hughes (in memory of LaGrange Fire Company (in memory of Saskia) Foxy and Nipper) Mr. and Mrs. John Drega Georgianna Marshall and June Perkins; (in memory of Brian Odendahl’s Dr. and Mrs. Christian Gries (in memory of Gracie) in honor of Dr. Coley’s care of Riley) Kaye Hughes mother) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Donald Dreher Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Finkelstein LeeAnn Hughes-Martin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lamoreaux (in memory of Bandit and Lakota) (in memory of Ninja and Cinder) (in memory of Cubby and Riley)

38 39 Legacy Walk Bricks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Langan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marino Judith Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Gary Petersen Bill and Eileen Ross January 2009 – June 2010 (in memory of Scout and Lucky) (in memory of Oscar and Misty) (in honor of English, Art, and (in memory of Zoe, Dazee, Prince, (in memory of Nero) Library Departments at Frances Lewis and Gavin) Doug Antczak Mr. and Mrs. John Langknecht Susan Marsicano Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Ross (in memory of Winston, Mocha, (in memory of Jazzie, Noah, Nika, High School) Philip Peters (in memory of Billy, Georgie, Judy Appleton and Max) and Apu Michaelangelo) Patricia Morris (in memory of Indy) David and Kelly Philbrick Honey Bunny, and Boo Boo Bear) Baker Institute Faculty Sandra Lankenau Peter Marzziotti (in memory of Bonez) Marjorie Moseley (in memory of Chloe) Eddie Rostenberg (in memory of Nena) Baker Institute Front Offi ce Staff (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mastrapasqua (in memory of Samantha) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Philippbar Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Rourke Donna Baumer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lardizabal (in memory of Charles Zwilling; Timothy Mosher (in memory of Gromit) (in memory of Dolly, Petey, Cleo, (in memory of Buttons and Tara) Kathy Bolks (in memory of Lulu) in memory of Belle) Shirley Moyer Bailey, and Moose) Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe Matt Conway Mr. and Mrs. James Lathrop Susan Matheson Patricia Moynihan (in honor of John Phillips (in memory of Luke) (in memory of Emil Pabyan; in memory Sheila Dineen (in memory of Samantha, Sandy, Doc, Sharon Marie May (in memory of Owen) Dr. Jonathan May) Lynn Phillips (in honor of Joan Willson) of Marshmallow) Mitchell, and Pudge Boy) Barbra and Stephen Finkelstein Mr. and Mrs. Everette Mayer Patricia Mozzicato and James Calore Penny Pickett Joseph Rumpolo (in memory of Rocket) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lauria Susan Hennessee Robert McCarthy (in memory of Angus) (in memory of Hershey) Jerome Pollitt and Susan Matheson Polly Runnels (in memory of Mulder) (in memory of Molly and all dogs) Anita Hesser Edith McCormick Josef Muller Jen Porter and Gary Rosecrans Michael Sabatino, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lechler Robert Voorheis (in memory of Sweetie, Joseph Horn (in memory of a maltese dog) Joan Mummert (in honor of (in memory of Tabby, General (in memory of Ben and Molly) Cha Cha, Eddie, Willow, Henry J, Sharron McDaniel Joan Palmer) Zachary Taylor, Samantha, Mr. KC Judith Jacobs Thomas and Lenihan Rosebud, Flannel, Rufus, and Zoe) (in memory of Lucy, Cheynne, Cody, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murphy Jones, Spenser, and Whiskers) Louise and William Klier (in memory of Ryan) Georgia, Penny, Hank, and Bertha) (in memory of Murph) Steven Price Mr. and Mrs. John Sabo Jane Miller Estelle Levine (in memory of Tibby) Paul and Linda McNamara Jodi Nankof (in memory of Benny, Poot, Michael Pulizotto Robert and Julie Reese (in memory of Lulu; in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Sachs (in memory of Mollie) Heidi, and Coco) Paulette Purson (in memory of Lollipop, Gale Levine) (in honor of Cleo) Rebecca Seacord Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meier Don and Alice Neeb (in memory Webber, and Piper) Craig Levins (in memory of Kitty) Michele Sanda-Jones Sarah Sparkowski Andy and Violetta Merin of Fudge) Cynthia Putorti (in memory of Paula Lindner (in memory of Katie) (in memory of Biki; in honor of Nancy Ware (in memory of Chloe) Dina Neiman (in memory of Brodie) Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Millie Lobel (in memory of Max) Dr. Nancy Kay) Lynne Williams Tracey Merrett (in memory of Taffy) Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson Michael Rachoi (in honor of Maria Long Claire Sands (in memory of Bisty) Barbara Miles Mary Ann Nocera (in memory of Ariel) Dr. Alan C. Baum (in memory of Cari and Rusty) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Santilli (in memory of Zeus, Radley, Honey, James Norris (in memory of Keenz) Suzanne Ramos Barbara Longe (in memory of Cindy and Ben) and Oliver) Janet Redl (in memory of Abigail) (in memory of Cecil, Willie, and Simon) Paula O’Brien (in memory of Kona Ann Marie Savaria Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller and Cassidy) Robert and Julie Reese (in memory of Sammy, Lucky, Gerard Loughran (in memory of Mary Beth Matychak; Dr. and Mrs. Reid Oliver (in memory of Dr. Caroline M. Coffey) and Precious) (in memory of Michael) in memory of Huckleberry) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Reliable Temps, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Scavelli Cara and John Macchiaroli Vivian Miller (in honor of Sophie) John Palache (in memory of Peter) Mr. and Mrs. Steven Richman (in memory of Max) Janet Mills (in memory of Iris) (in memory of Max) Dorothea Maibaum Mary Lou Paletta Mr. and Mrs. David Schoenberg Deborah S. Mintz (in memory Stephanie Roach (in honor of (in memory of Rambo) Taaron and George Makrauer Edith Papastefanou (in memory of Sienna) Dr. Barry Eisenkraft and Staff) (in memory of Hobbie, Truffl es, Muffi n, of Ginger) Rosemary Schulze and Robert Fredieu Donna Mochi (in memory of Dusty) and Mocha) Ann Parziale (in memory of Blue Mr. and Mrs. John Roche (in memory of Stormy) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Montano (in memory of Daisy; in honor of Alma Maler and Echo) Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schwartz Dr. Kuzmickas and Southwick (in memory of dogs and cats) Christine Monterosso (in memory Francesca Pauli (in memory of Moose) of Quincy) Animal Hospital) Gloria Manente Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Paulsen Dianna Seebaugh Dr. and Mrs. George Roff (in memory of Thomas C. Manente; Mr. and Mrs. Gareth Morgan (in memory of Arthur Smith and (in memory of Josette and Diva) in memory of Tedie, Gretchen, Heidi A., (in memory of Charlie) Judy Ballerine; in memory of Missy) Henry Rohrs and Barb Schweitzer Larry Shackman and Krista) Morningside Grooming John Perfetti (in memory of Richard Ronan Mansukh Shah (in memory of P.I.) (in memory of Rosie, Zenia, Pepper, (in honor of Miller-Clark Animal Judy Mangin Casey-Jones) Robert Shearer (in memory of Parker) Cheyenne, Morgan, Amos, Maysie, Hospital) William and Emmanuel Marchak Carol Perman (in memory of Molly) and Twilight) Gladys Sheil (in memory of Shadow, Bullet, Maggie, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Rosenberg Virginia Perna (in memory of Daisy, Judith Shepherd (in memory of Penny, Olivia, Emmanuel, Chewy, Joann Moroz (in memory of Linus) (in honor of Bendel and Cooper) Thor, and Herculey) Sir Arthur Sullivan) Roxie, and Jake)

40 41 Mr. and Mrs. James Sigler Mr. and Mrs. James Turner David Zibura (in memory of Tracy) Arnberg Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Banfi eld Gloria Beckner (in memory of Grace, (in honor of Eileen McComb) (in memory of Kodi and Misty) Patricia Zingale (in memory of Blade) (in memory of Brandy) (in memory of Michelob Light) V.J., and Willie) Mr. and Mrs. William Sims David Edward Tyrrell Peggy Ashbey Dolores Bannan (in memory of Honey) Daralyn Bedia (in memory of Pebbles) (in memory of Sabrina Onyx) (in memory of Samantha) Kristina Tyssowski Friends Banta Family (in memory of Tana) Karen Beebe (in memory of Gus Gus) Angela Sirico (in honor of Sheldon Asman David Van Hart (in memory of Bailey) Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ablin Judith Barbarito (in memory of Willie) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Behrendt Laura Ann Eirmann) Mr. and Mrs. Clatus Van Zile (in memory of Murphy) Carol Aspenleiter Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Barbeau (in memory of Colonel Sam) Janis Slepian (in memory of Rudy, Cody, (in memory of Frankie) (in memory of Kandi) Kim Abplanalp (in memory of Hunter; in memory Mr. and Mrs. Robert Behun Merlin, and Ruby) Alena Verderame (in memory of Salty and Lulu) Patricia Astemborski of Clover) (in memory of Roman) Marcus Smail (in memory of Tykita) (in memory of Grendal) (in memory of Webster) Barbara Acchino Mr. and Mrs. Philip Barcomb Karen and Eric Belfi (in memory Thomas Small (in memory of Missy, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vogl (in memory of Barney Boy McGregor) Diane Attenborough Patricia Barker von Reyn of Stella) Tiny Boy, and Sally) (in memory of Chaplin) (in memory of Benjamin) Greg Acland (in memory of Shadow) Mr. and Mrs. Duane Barlow Carol Bell (in memory of Abbey) Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith Elaine Aubrey (in memory of Elka) Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagner Gerald Adamski and Rachel Zweighaft (in memory of Lasha) Lisette Belli (in memory of Maggie Mae) (in memory of Gus) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Sam, Bella, and Trilby) Barbara Auerbach Karen and Tom Baron Diane Belusar (in memory of Emanuel) Robin and Martin Smith (in memory of Bailey) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walin Roberta Ahrens (in memory of Daisy) (in memory of Baxter) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bendici (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aufi ero Thomas Wall and John Oliver Michael and Janette Aiello Mr. and Mrs. David Barrett (in memory of Owen) Julie Snell (in memory of Dundee) (in memory of Toby and Ajax) (in memory of Bess) (in memory of Billy Jeka) Joan Bendici (in memory of Owen) Maggie Snyder (in memory of Trax David August Mr. and Mrs. David Walowitz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Aitchison Raymond and Gail Barry Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett Kleet Leavy, and Bessie; in honor of (in honor of Dr. Christine Newman) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ware (in memory of Betsy) (in memory of Samson) (in memory of Samson) Alfred and Joanna Uhry) Terry Awtrey (in memory of Bella) (in memory of Dr. Caroline M. Coffey; Fred P. Albrecht (in memory of Tally) Rosanne Barsamian Nancy C. Bennett James Snyder (in memory of Casey) in honor of Mike, Pat, and Paul Coffey) Jo Ann Aymar (in memory of Jiggers) Kent and Yukiko Aldershof (in memory of Bennett’s IV) W. W. Socha (in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Webber (in memory of Cronus) Robin and Randy Ayoob Mr. and Mrs. Max Martko Todd and Alexis Bennett Dr. Dennis Bailey) (in memory of Dukie, Princess, (in memory of Steven Nachsin) (in honor of Dr. David Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Alfonso (in memory of Madison) Jeanne Soltis (in memory of Bailey) and Duke) and Staff) (in memory of Brutis) Ellen Azzaro (in memory of Wishbone) Mary Benoit (in memory of her dogs Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sorrentino Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weidman Brenda Basher (in memory of Taffy) Sigrid Allen (in memory of Oliver, Aria, Helen Babson (in memory of Patty) and Angela) (in memory of Scooter) Mr. and Mrs. Roland Weigel Leif, and Trotter) Susan Badalato (in memory of Benjie) Lawrence Bassin (in memory of Brielle) Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Benson Mr. and Mrs. Leo Staroselsky Janet White Emily Allen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bade Lisa Bateman (in memory of Flash) (in memory of Magnum) (in memory of Gia) Susanna White Susan Allen (in memory of Harley) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bates Jennifer Benson (in memory of Kona) Cathy C. Stein (in memory of Maira) (in memory of Patsy and Tasha) (in memory of Shamrock and Phoebe) Sylvia Bailey (in memory of Sandy) (in memory of Millie) Judith Benson (in memory of Clyde) Marion Steinberg John Whiteman (in memory of Steffi ) Juliana Allotey Katrina Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Batt Anne Benson (in memory of Murphy) (in memory of Iris; in honor of The Erma N Wiggin 1988 Trust (in memory of Sandy; in honor (in memory of Buster) Dr. Steve C. Feldman) Almost Home Kennels Judith Berkheimer (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) of Amber) Sharon Battistelli (in memory of Normal and Olive) Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Steinhour Betty Anderson Joanne Willcox (in memory of MacDuff) Mark Bain (in memory of Phoebe) (in memory of Bleu and Bouncer) (in memory of Little Bits and Sunshine) Douglas Anderson (in memory Dr. and Mrs. Jay Berkowitz Mr. and Mrs. William Baum Lynda Williams (in memory of Kira) of Nimrod) Mr. and Mrs. John Baird (in memory of Kobe) Alan Stern (in memory of Blackie) Lynne Williams (in honor of Mary Jane (in memory of Jake) Elaine Berman (in memory of Blossom) Faith Stewart-Gordon Andy and Karen Andrews and Bob Engman and dear doggies Coral Baker (in memory of Oliver) Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Baum (in memory of Gorgeous) (in memory of Chaka, Penny, and Blaze) Eric Bernabe (in memory of Butch Ben and Amy; in honor of Frannie Jim and Martha Baum Laura Andrews Angela Baker and Tara) Constance Stoddard and Pippa) (in memory of Jackson, Toby, (in memory of Maggie, Holly, Radar, (in memory of Steven Hall; in memory Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bernier (in memory of beloved pets) Cassie, Molly, Natasha, Pearl, Tucker, Ronald Willis (in memory of Jake and PaNai) of Buttons, Troy, Harley, Sparky, and (in memory of Dusty) John D. Stoner and Sam) Dotty) and Sheena) Anita Andrews (in memory of Sikkim; Karen Berson (in memory of Razzy, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stroock Sheryl Bauman (in memory of Kitty) Thomas Wilson (in memory of Meka) in memory of Pyewacket) Elizabeth Balaqui Uhuru, and Bailey) Arlene Sturm (in honor of Mike) Teresa Baumann (in memory of Belle) Meyer Wolin (in memory of Zack) Helen Andrychowski Cynthia Baldwin Lori Bertone (in memory of Lexie) Shanna Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bay Betsy and Bob Woods (in memory of (in memory of Penny) Dan and Vicki Ball (in memory of Kaira) Marilyn Besner (in honor of (in memory of Happy, Kyle, and Molly) Dean Svoboda (in memory of Rayne) Duchess, Miss Muffet, and Parker) Barbara Angevine (in honor of Tye) James Ball (in memory of Mollie Fay Fayerman) Bazarewski Family Dawn Sweeney (in memory of Glory) Diane Wulf (in honor of Dr. Phil Saxton) Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Annese and Molly) Karen Besser (in memory of Ricky) (in memory of Pierre) Peter Tarassoff (in memory of Doxie) Steven Yellen and Karen Leeds (in memory of Scooby, Bridgor, Diana Ballay (in memory of Mr. Mugs) Joanne Best (in memory of Bessie, Beacon Printed Products Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thackaberry (in memory of Ollie, Nutmeg, Zeppelin, and Max) Bethany Baller (in memory of Lenny) Renifer, and Dilly Dog) and Kimbo) (in memory of Spuds) John Thomas James Ansley (in memory of Otis) Stephen Band (in memory of Kitty Judy Betz (in memory of Cleo) Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Beck Wen Yuan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Apatoff and Tigre) Carolyn Thomas (in memory of Bizzy and Maggie) Lisa, Steven and Chelsea Bevilacqua (in memory of Pepper and Crickett) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zakim (in memory of Emma) Louise Bandiera (in memory of (in memory of Nisa) Susan Beck (in memory of Sparky, (in memory of Oreo, Miss Q, Natasha, W. Maye Armstrong Paco and Emily) Susan Train Nyneve, and Theo) Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beyer Annie, and Cruiser) (in memory of Ebony) Laura Trainor

42 43 Galina Beyzman (in memory of Teddy) Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brikman Pamela Burton (in memory of China) Kathleen Catalano Mr. and Mrs. William Clift Dr. and Mrs. Neil Corselius Jan Bienkowski (in honor of Bella’s continued Emily Buteau (in memory of Mitzy) (in memory of Foxie) Terri Clingerman (in memory of Moe) Lesley Cowenhoven good health) Melissa Bilodeau (in memory of Honey, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Butterfi eld James Catanzaro Mr. and Mrs. Scott Clippinger (in memory of Gatsby) Abby, and Max) Christine Brinnier (in memory (in memory of Gunther) (in memory of Maximilian) (in honor of Hamilton Animal Hospital) Lisa Cowie (in memory of Abby) of Smokey) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bitter Ethel Butterfi eld (in memory of Catskill Glee Club Mr. and Mrs. James Closs Steven M. Craig Jerelyn Brofman (in memory of Sheena) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory Rex, Frankie, and Finn) Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Lexi) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crain Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bromstead Claudia Cauchard Ralph Bivona (in memory of Macho) Mr. and Mrs. John Buvis Kevin Clowe (in memory of Bubba) Catherine Cranor (in memory of Alpine) (in memory of Brandy and Harley) (in memory of Brutus) (in memory of Tiger and Bear) Ann Blair (in memory of Foxy) Deborah and Michael Coad Mr. and Mrs. James Crocicchia Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown Eleanr Cauwels Sandra Blanco (in memory of Ginger Robert Byles (in memory of Jake) (in memory of Quincy) (in memory of Chloe and Pumpkin) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown (in memory of Samantha and Hannah) Puppy, Pip Squeak, and Chester) April Cady (in honor of Hamilton Carola Coburn Candice Croissant (in memory of Chimara and Casey) Denise Ceravolo Richard Bleaman (in memory of Ruby) Animal Hospital) Angela and David Cochran (in memory of Gizmo) Carol-Ann Brown (in memory of (in memory of Arkahn) Margaret Bliss Christine Calamia (in memory of Mocha) Douglas Cromarty William H. Bartle and Audrey Temucin; Maryalice Chaifetz (in memory of John Tavano) Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cohen (in memory of Rommel, Harley, Susan Bliss (in memory of Shadow) in memory of Abby, Journey, and Jack) Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Calkin Florence Chammings (in memory of Fran Maier and Cassie) and Domino) Dianne Bloch and Joe Plano Daniel Brown (in memory of Barnie) (in memory of all their dogs) (in memory of Molly) (in memory of Sam) Synde Cohen (in memory of Midnight Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crommelin Kimberly Brown (in memory of Tom) Carol Camelo (in memory of Jenny) May Chan (in memory of Maxamillion) and Nathan) Donna and Jeff Bloomberg Mr. and Mrs. Neil Cronin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brownstein Chebaco Kennels (in memory of Hank) (in memory of Simba and Maggie) Edward J. Canelli (in memory of Missu) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cohen (in memory of Buddy) (in memory of Nikki) Bobby Checchi (in memory of Bommer) (in memory of Jake and Simmone) Candy and Michele Boderck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canning Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crooks Helen Brubaker (in memory of Tyler, Jayla, and Questie) Margaret Capobianco Anna Cheek (in memory of Milo) Estelle Cohen (in honor of Doctors and (in memory of Maggie) Joseph and Edith Bruce Staff of Goosepond Animal Hospital) Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Boehm (in memory of Beau) Mr. and Mrs. William Cheeseman Kathleen Crossan (in memory of Lexie) (in memory of Baily) (in memory of Isaac) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Caporale (in memory of DJ, Roxy, Sonny, Lucky, H. Rodgin Cohen Kenneth Crossman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bruck, Sr. Jax, Fritz, and Tucker) (in memory of Mingus and Orion) Carol Bogle (in memory of Morgan) (in memory of Gigi) (in memory of Theo) (in memory of Sprite) Jean Chenault (in memory of Penny) Howard Cohen (in honor of Philip Bond Christine Cappabiance Carter Margot Cullen (in memory of Bo) Judy Bruder (in memory of Mia) (in memory of Mookie) Betty and Stephen Cherico Dr. Alan Baum) Libby Boniti (in memory of Ace) Barbara Curtis Jan Bruno (in memory of Buster Carl Cappadona (in memory of Nook and Lexie) Daniel Colaprete (in memory of Brandi and Molly) Heidi Bonorato (in memory of Mister) and Anna) (in honor of Dr. Jess Buttery) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Capra Marisa Chieffo (in memory of Cyrus) Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cusano Stanley Boots (in memory of Whitney) Eileen Bruns and Christine Newman (in honor of Patsy and Peter Hollister) Sue Christiansen (in memory of Sophie) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cole (in memory of Tommy and Nikki) Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bordiere (in memory of Murphy) (in memory of Buddy, Misty, and Megan M. Carey (in memory of Mac) Natalie Churak Olga Cutler (in memory of Chip) Cynthia Borowski (in memory of Jamie Brylski (in memory of Meadow) Samuel) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carfagna (in memory of Rocky and Shadow) Odette Czapliki BooBoo) Lucy Brzezicki (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. David Colgan (in memory of Moe) Jo Ann Ciarocco (in memory of Gizmo) Cindy Czekalski (in memory of my Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bossert Hilde Voelker) (in memory of Brandy) Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Caria Roy Cinq-Mars (in memory of Riley) dear husband Ronald and his beloved Grace Colton Joan Bowker (in memory of Pepi) Donna Buccierelli (in memory of Yuki) (in memory of Sir George, Dillan, dog, Bogart) Joanne Cisek (in memory of Bacchus) (in memory of Shadow, Chewie, Ed Boylan (in memory of Michael) Barry Buchalter (in memory of Benji) and Bailey) Jane Clark Misty, Cocoa, and Penny) Jude Dainton (in memory of Molly) Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bozzella Barb Buchmayer and Green Hills Carlone Family (in memory of Oreo) Amy Clark (in memory of Summer) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Condon Anthony Dalesandro (in memory of Max) Harvest, LLC (in memory of Rip) Marie Carmardella Christina Clark (in memory of Jackson and Chapin) Linda Dalton Walker Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bracci Raymond Buck (in memory of Cleo, Dr. and Mrs. Leland Carmichael (in memory of Duke) Franklin and Winifred Clark Linda Conger (in memory of Irish) Shilo, and Sneakers) (in memory of Shadow) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Bubba and Chester) Patricia Daly (in memory of Mulder) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Braksator Larry Budion and Family Sherilee Carpenter Rae Clark Mr. and Mrs. Gene Conklin Annie Damiano (in memory of Krypto, (in memory of Zeke) Michael Bukowski-Thall (in memory of Gretzky and Romey) (in memory of Beau; in honor (in memory of Clyde) Bubba, Brando, and Sasha) Suzee Branch (in memory of Winnie Elizabeth Bullock Sheila Carroll (in memory of Marley) of Smudge) James Connell (in memory of Lucky) Mary Damico and Baily) (in memory of Chelsea) Dorothy Carson (in memory of Shady) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Clarke Peggy Connors (in memory of Coco) (in memory of Teddi Bear) Gail Braverman (in memory of Blaise) Mr. and Mrs. John Bunting Troy and Sherie Carson (in memory of Leslie) Matthew Conway (in memory of Skyler) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D’Andrea Mr. and Mrs. James Brennan (in memory of Tarnu) (in memory of Logger) Gordon Clarke (in memory of Tashia) (in memory of Heather and Fudgee) Kathy Cook (in memory of Morgan) John Burke Jayne and Patrick Caruso (in memory of Cooper and Daisy) Mr. and Mrs. Nestor D’Angelo Patricia Brew (in memory of Layla, Scott A. Coonrod (in memory Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Burke (in memory of Khushi) Kathryn Clarke Darlene Daniels Augie, and Missy) of Shadow) (in memory of Ace) Mr. and Mrs. James Cascardi (in memory of Lucky Dog Clarke; (in memory of Mr. Jefferson) Patricia Cooper Karen Brickett (in memory of Teddy) Paul Burleson (in memory of Cory) (in memory of Sasha) in honor of Dr. James Glendening) (in memory of Coco and Aggie) Sharon Dattilo (in memory of Bubba) James Bridges (in honor of Scott and Lora Lee Burnett Diane and Ralph Casillo Valerie Clayman Pye Joseph Corio Lori Davico (in memory of Vixen) Joanne Hemenway) (in memory of Alfred Zerries) (in memory of Hershey) (in memory of Duncan) Robert and Sandra Davis Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bright Edith Cornelius Gerry Burstein and Jim Harris Christine Castagna Shari Clayman-Kerr (in memory of Kathy LeDuc Brand) (in memory of Bright, Squire and Page) (in memory of Bill Begell) (in memory of Jasper, Lupe, and Betsy) (in honor of Miss Molly) Margaret Coroneos (in memory of Holly)

44 45 Priscilla Davis Jane Dickerson (in memory of Rocky) Nancy Earle (in memory of Babe) Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farley Vern Fish Mr. and Mrs. William Friel Kathy Davis (in memory of Roxy) Mr. and Mrs. James Digilio Rose and Don Eastman (in memory of Shana) Jirina Fishman (in memory of Cinnamon) Robyn Davis (in memory of Babe) (in memory of Maverick) (in memory of Nibbles, Garth, Michael and Stephanie Farmer (in honor of Dr. Alan Baum) Lauren Frieman (in memory of Edward) Ms. Whiskers, Whoopie, and Gus) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Roxanna Davis (in memory of Urbie) Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Fitch Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fritsch (in memory of Copper) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eckert Amanda Farnsworth (in memory of Boots) (in memory of Bear, Bandit, and Shelby) Barbara De George (in memory of Pepper and Jennie) (in memory of Mocha Delight) (in memory of Maximillion) Donna DiPaolo (in memory of Shilo) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flanagan Peggy Fritz Mr. and Mrs. Ken Eckstein Mr. and Mrs. Gary Farrell (in memory of Cody) Calvin De Golyer Mr. and Mrs. James Dirie Thomas Froehlich (in memory of Molly) (in memory of Bailey) (in memory of Jazz) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Gretchen and Lucy) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flanigan Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frueh June Edinger Duane and Theresa Faulkner (in memory of Aggie; in honor of Helene Deaguilar Arline Disanze (in memory of Al) (in memory of Harley) Mr. and Mrs. John Eggener (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Dr. Michael Murphy) Mr. and Mrs. James Dearborn Jo Disoteo (in memory of Yogi) Mr. and Mrs. David Furash (in memory of Porky) Karen and Joel Fazekas Mary Ann Fligiel and Elaine Jacobs (in memory of Roadster) Christine Dively Carlene Furch Deborah Ego (in honor of Terry Smith) (in honor of Dr. Alan Baum) (in memory of Ben and Hollyn) Marguerite DeBenedictis (in memory of John Iorio; in memory (in memory of Jack L. Hyde, DVM) Jean Feckanicz David Flitner (in memory of Breadie) (in memory of Baci Boy) of Thomas) Margie Ehmann Regina Furphy (in memory of Bandit and Tucker) (in memory of Shaina, Abby, and Riley) Eileen Flynn (in memory of Sage) Lois DeConca Marian Dixon (in memory of Boo) (in memory of MIssy and Red) Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eichin Renie Federighi Barbara Fogarty Janice Dee Susan Dobransky (in memory of Leia) Patricia Fusaro (in memory of Korbel) (in memory of Philip Tully and (in memory of Hattie Louise) (in memory of all her beloved pets) (in memory of Cub an Hershey) Rebecca Doderer Betty Ann Fusco Harold Eichin) Diana Feil (in memory of Mr. Miz) The Foisset Family Dee and Dennis Deery (in memory of Richard A. Doderer; (in memory of Johnny) Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Eisman Margot Feldman (in memory of Petey) in memory of Jetta) Jeannette Gabosch Mr. and Mrs. Edward DeFilippo (in honor of Dr. Francie Rubin and (in honor of Dr. Alan Baum) Rodolfo Domingo Maryanne Forish (in memory of Sofi ) (in memory of Belle and Sophie) (in memory of Molly) Rockledge Veterinary Clinic) (in memory of Sampson) Theresa Felix (in memory of Caesar) Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Foster Melissa Deines (in memory of Abby) Mary J. Gaetano (in memory of Lulu) Mr. and Mrs. Myron Eisner Mr. and Mrs. Craig Fellers (in memory of Sarah) Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gagner (in memory Lindsay Del Borgo (in memory of Lady) Kathy Elks (in memory of Rolly) (in memory of Reed) Kathleen Felty (in memory of Lucy) Louis Foudos (in memory of Happy) of Babe) John Del Grosso Mr. and Mrs. Paul Engeldrum Anne Donnelly (in memory of Gorka) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fenton Ann Fowler Vicki Gaily (in memory of Jada) (in memory of Niles, Char, and Jasmine) (in memory of Kokomo) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Donovan (in memory of Sunshine) Bernice and Jerry Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Del Savio Gallagher Family (in memory of Cassie) (in memory of Gabby) Elizabeth Engeldrum Marianne Feraca (in memory of Casey) (in memory of Otis) Tory Gallante (in memory of Misty) (in memory of Hans I, II, III, and IV) Janice Douglass (in memory of Kona) Jennifer Fox (in memory of Ringo and Meggie) Kim DeLong (in memory of Maddie) Mr. and Mrs. George England Robert Dowd Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan Ferencz Colonial Boarding Kennels: Marie DeLuca (in memory of Minnie) Debra and Brooke Galliard (in memory of Gabby and Bear) Paula Fraczek (in memory of Pepper, (in memory of Chris and T.J.) Doris Downes-Hughes (in memory of Carrie) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Epley Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ferentzy Elliott, Chocolate, Sally, Lucy, Calvin, (in memory of Boo) Elizabeth Galloway Tiffany DeMartin and Thunderhead (in memory of Duke) (in memory of Owen) Elvis, Trixie, and Sweetie) Farms (in memory of Deacon) Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Drago (in memory of Killian) Leona Epstein Teri and Jamie Ferguson Erin Franco (in memory of Mary Jane) Kathleen Galvani Kathleen Demme Monica Erdely (in memory of Missy, (in memory of Mandy) (in memory of Cody Beach) (in memory of Nina and Mush) Helene Dreskin (in memory of Liam) (in memory of Tilly and Garp) Sandy, Goldie, and Grizzly) Shannon Ferrara (in memory of Ali) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frank Michele Denezza Mr. and Mrs. Duane Dressen Kathleen Gardner Timothy Eskeli Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferraro (in memory of their past cats) (in memory of Marilyn and Suki) (in memory of Kirby and Pajero) (in memory of Cocoa) (in memory of Doc and Diddle) (in memory of Slapshot) Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frank Maryann Dennehy Stacy Dressen (in memory of Zelda) Florence Gardner Carol Esposito (in memory of Simba) Jean Ferri Richard Frazier (in memory of Tao) (in memory of Harry) Joseph Driskill (in memory of Toby) (in memory of Schneider) Mr. and Mrs. Larry Essick (in memory of Cocoa and Black) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frazzetta Mr. and Mrs. William Dennis Mr. and Mrs. William Dubray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garrett (in memory of Chico) Patty Ferris (in memory of Sassy, Abby, and Cricket) (in memory of Sam) (in memory of Chelsea, Bandit, Joyce Garrison (in memory of Wrecks) Audrey Eulner (in memory of Wibbles) (in memory of Cici and Visa Gold) Elsie Frei (in honor of Sam) Karen Deperro and Bear) Ann Garza (in memory of Izzy) Dorene Evans (in memory of Tyler) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Filipski Karen Freilich (in memory of Tootsie) Susan DeRienzo Donna Duby (in memory of Little Ponds Mr. and Mrs. William Gates Susan Everitt (in memory of Sarazan) (in memory of Porsche and Ava) (in memory of Gem and Bear) Promise, Sanford, Homer, and Mackie) Paul Fremder (in memory of Princess) (in memory of Hunter) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Evershed Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Findlay Christi Deshaies (in memory of Sabre) Wynne Dudley (in memory of Tino) Doug and Denise French Arlene Gaudette (in memory of Sera) (in memory of Bailey) (in memory of Jack and Alfi e) Mr. and Mrs. David Duffner (in memory of Maggie) Rosanna DeVergiles Phyllis Fiordalice Elizabeth Gaughran (in memory of Milkshake) Shanon Excel (in memory of Schultz) Lawrence Frey (in memory of Bocephous) (in memory of Bridgette) (in memory of Kitty) Beverly Dul (in memory of Lady Luck) John and Caterinine Ezzard (in memory of Sadie and Sara) Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeWaine Debbie Firestone (in memory of Jeeter) Russell Gawrys (in memory of Lila Lou) (in memory of Chili) Jan Frieary (in memory of Sydney) (in memory of Emmanuel) Barbara Dunne (in memory of Rocky) Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Cordo Marilyn and Ed Fabian Janet Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DiCanio Lorraine Dusinberre Eleanor Friedauer (in memory of Bandit) (in memory of Charity and Jenny) (in memory of Fudge; in honor of (in memory of Woody) (in memory of Indy) Dr. Karen Mateyak) Ann Paula Friedland Dan Gebbia Dr. and Mrs. Jim Fagin Starr and Tom DiCiurcio Mr. and Mrs. Russell Duvernoy (in memory of Suzy Q) (in memory of Dante and Woody) (in memory of Minerva) Suzanne Fischman (in memory of Liberty Bell and Noel) (in memory of Chelsey) (in memory of Trixie) Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Friedman Margot Gellman and Laurel McBride (in memory of Boots) (in memory of Angel)

46 47 Kendra Gemmett Elisabeth Goldman Kathy Grosz-Zaltas Mr. and Mrs. Burton Harris Roxanne Hennemuth Robert Hughes (in memory of Sunshine) (in memory of Darrow, Bailey, (in memory of Sedona) (in honor of Bob and Marie Proctor) (in memory of Lilly) (in memory of Fuzzy Bear) Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Genger and Brody) Dr. and Mrs. Martin Gruber Lynn Harris (in memory of Sandy) Elizabeth Henry Robert Hull (in memory of Rusty, Fluffy, and Daisy) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goldman Jennifer Gruenheid Harry Harrison (in memory of Spooks and (in memory of Butch and Daisy) (in honor of Suzie-Q) Sylvester Sinclair) Charles Gennarelli (in memory of Morgan, Minx, Devon, Debra Harrison-Atlas Linda Hulse (in memory of Moses) Alan Goldstein (in memory of Ginger) and Ali) (in memory of Savannah and Acacia) Mr. and Mrs. James Herbert Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Humphrey (in memory of Hershey and Dooper) Joyce and Bob Gentile Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goldwasser Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Grundy Bette Harrold (in memory of Nugget) (in honor of Goosepond (in memory of Spike) (in honor of Finnegan and Holden) Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hermele Animal Hospital) Barbara and Jerry Grunt Jill Harsin Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Gerechka Luis Gonzalez (in memory of Happy) (in memory of Rizzo) (in memory of Kahli) Donna Hunt Reinaldah Hartmann (in memory of Angel and Nigel; in honor Susan and Malcolm Hermely (in honor of Dr. Marc Wallach) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goran Anthony Guarino (in memory of Rex) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) of Kenneth Adam Estes) (in memory of Tommy) (in memory of Petey) Ann Hyden Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guida Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartzheim Janos John Gertler and Eva Ann Vas Jennifer Hesse (in memory of Max) Roberta Gordon (in memory of Kuma) (in memor of Maggie Rose) Ian Passman Inlender (in memory of Mossy) (in memory of Dr. Bernard W. Rosen) Francine Hicks and Chris Manfredo (in memory of Holly) Kathy Guissi (in memory of Cameron) Jacquelyn Harvey (in memory of Bailey) Michele Giardini Alice and Gary Gordon (in memory of Birdbrain) Ewa Irani Mr. and Mrs. Eric Gunther Bonnie Sue Harvey (in memory of Julius, Rocky, (in memory of Lucky) Janet Higgins (in memory of Snoia, Niko, and Brita) (in memory of dogs) (in memory of Angus) and Roxanne) (in memory of Max and Cookie) Lynette Gosch (in memory of Pepper) Mr. and Mrs. Bob Gurka Diane Izzo (in memory of Kye) Lowrie Gibb Doris Hattin (in memory of Bandi) Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Gottilla (in memory of Sarah Daigle) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Higgins Roberta Jackson Christine Gibbons Susan Hauser (in memory of Maurice) (in memory of Oliver) Janet and Jerry Gutterman (in honor of Moko, Scrappy, (in memory of Fozzey) Donna Hayden Dr. and Mrs. Paul Gould (in memory of Willoughby) Jan Hilgeman (in memory of Mica) and Minalouche) Thomas Gibbons and Linda Siple (in memory of Pebbles and Tate) (in memory of Honey) Doris Haa (in memory of Wizard) Mr. and Mrs. Stetson Hill Charles and Mildred Jackson (in memory of Wheatie) David and Sara Hayden (in memory of Chelsea) (in memory of Maggie Mae) Lilian Gourley (in memory of Josh) Noreen Halbach (in memory of Zeus) Carol Gillispie (in memory of Buddy) Scott Graber (in memory of Amber) Howard and Joan Hill P. Jacobs (in memory of Heather) (in memory of Buck and Tippy) Robert and Lindy Hall Laura Louise Haynes (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. David Jaffe Mr. and Mrs. Walter Grambow (in memory of Chelsea) (in memory of Lucy, Scout, and Oliver) Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gilmartin Dolores Hils (in memory of Max) (in memory of Phineas) (in memory of Snickers and Bridget) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves James Halpin (in memory of Molly) Sally Head and Eileen Reedy (in memory of Cody) Helen Hinchcliffe Mr. and Mrs. James Jaffe Lorraine Giordano Mr. and Mrs. Jim Halter (in memory of Abby, Brindle, Molly, Brad Hirschhorn (in memory of Ralph) (in memory of Gus) (in memory of Charlotte Louise) John Gray (in memory of Jacob) (in memory of Bailey) and Brady) James Hodges (in memory of Homer) Donna Janelle (in memory of Buddy) Mr. and Mrs. H. Peter Giordano Sue Green (in memory of Nora) Marion Hamblett Mr. and Mrs. David Head Lois Janson (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Ellen R. Greenberg (in memory of John Piantedosi; (in memory of Zeke and Jake) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hogan in memory of Snuggles) (in memory of Cash) Richard Janson (in memory of Spanky) Giordano Family (in memory of Sandy) Joanne Healey and Catherine Vitale (in memory of Emmitt) Greene County Farm Bureau, Inc. Ann Hamnes (in memory of Hudson, Sabrina, Robert Hogan Robert Jantosciak (in memory of Tippy) (in memory of Jesse, Annie, and and Danny) (in memory of Maggie and Tabby) Brenda Giovanneillo (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Gary and Gail Jay (in memory of Bacci) Tristan) (in memory of Hyway and Friday) Martha Greenlee Diane Heckert (in memory of Sasha) John Hogan (in memory of Gigi) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jayson Charlotte Handsman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giovannoli (in memory of Thor and Butch) Madeline Hedelhofer Dr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Holden (in memory of Lacey) (in memory of Rocky) (in memory of Lilly) Elaine Greenstone (in memory of Schatzi) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Francis Johnson (in memory of Lacey) Earl Hannibal Steven Gippetti (in memory of Budie) (in memory of Otis and Milo) Chris and Barbara Heiser Penelope Holloway Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson (in memory of Tom Guzinski) (in memory of Scooby) (in memory of Charlie) Mary Gleason (in memory of Nikko) Susan Gregory (in memory of Jester and Sally) (in memory of Beavis, Mistletoe, Bob and Barbara Hansen Ellen and Richard Heissler Mr. and Mrs. Ross Holmes Dianne Godar (in memory of Buddy) Kelley Johnson (in memory of Bentley) Enya, and Maggie) (in memory of Monty) (in memory of Cody) (in memory of Riley) Stacey and Andrew Goddard Beverly Johnson Eleni Grekos-Retsinas Lynette Cardisty-Capitanio Constance Held (in memory of Jake) Susan Holmes (in memory of Miles) (in memory of Molly) (in memory of Chelsey and Abbey) (in memory of Roki) (in memory of Luke) David Helfant Linda Holmes (in memory of Tasha) Marsha Johnson Richard Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardy Ann Griffi n (in memory of Frankie) Matthew Heller and All About PetCare Sandra Holsinger (in memory of Sam Brown) (in memory of Muggsy) (in memory of Hawkeye) Mary Lou Griffi th (in memory of Tessie) (in memory of Mallory) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hommel Yvonne Johnson David Goldberg Sharon Harker (in memory of Martha) (in memory of Mary Jane) Mr. and Mrs. Philip Grippe Emily Helwig (in memory of Tyler, Max, Lady, (in memory of Anna Segotta) (in memory of Fozzie and Max) Mary Harmon (in memory of Mikey) (in memory of Shanna and Sam) and Nicki) Janis Goldberg Warren Edna Johnson (in memory of Dillon) Trish Harms and Christine Simes (in memory of Booker) Mr. and Mrs. William Grob Scott Hemenway Lynn Horn Moira Jones (in memory of Toby) (in memory of Muffi n) (in memory of Izzie) (in honor of Lucy and Bristol) Rita Golden Mr. and Mrs. Michael Henderson Randall Kach Jay Groff (in memory of JJ) Claire Harouni (in memory of Taylor) Mr. and Mrs. Jan Horowitz (in memory of Sasha and Mr. and Mrs. John Kadlecik (in memory of Molly and Lucy) (in honor of Harley) Blackie Johnson Golden) Tricia Gronachan (in memory of Lexie) James Henderson (in memory of Buddy) Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harper Sheldon Goldfarb Robert Groskin (in memory of Jasper) Dr. and Mrs. Michael Henes Amy Houbre (in memory of Mugsy) (in memory of Max) Marie Kafka (in memory of Erica) (in memory of Jack) Donald and Ginny Howe Leslie Gross (in memory of Casey) Roberta Kahan Alyce Harper (in memory of McBear) (in memor of Duffy) (in memory of Robbie and Lexy)

48 49 Lucille Kaiser (in memory of dogs) Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kenneson Jo Ann Klein (in memory of Bunny) Judith Labadia (in memory of Chi) Jerome Levin (in memory of Chy) Virginia Lussier (in memory of Mittens) Barbara Kalmes (in memory of Truman) (in memory of BU) Mr. and Mrs. Jan Knepshield Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lacerda Donald Levin George Lust (in memory of Shadow) Debra Kannry (in memory of Mandi) Lucia Kerr (in memory of Diana) (in memory of Frannie) Lorraine Laken (in memory of Maggie) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Levine Adrienne Lustig Jack and Amy Kantorski Roger and Kelly Kerr Mr. and Mrs. James Knight Mary Lalier (in memory of Bailey) (in memory of Bailey, Bullet, and Lucky) Walter Luther (in memory of Buddy) (in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Jess Buttery) (in memory of Jackson and Little One) (in memory of Beanie Baby) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lamberti Sandra Levine Jody Lutter (in memory of Herren) Shari and Jim Kerr (in memory of Lola) Charles and Sandi Koester, Jr. (in memory of Thor and Maximus) Norman Kantrowitz (in memory of Baci) Sang-Bom Lyi (in memory of Uno, Indy, and Avery) Michelle Kerty-Marin (in memory of William Wallace) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Levine Barbara Lambros Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Lyman (in memory of Boo, Brownie, and Tyler) Susan and Fred Kolar (in memory of Maddie) Ann Kanze (in memory of Amber) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Shiloh Autumn Gold) Robert Kesel (in memory of Charlie) Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Levine Donna Landry (in memory of Brandy) Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lynch (in memory of all his past dogs) Jean Kolor (in memory of Travis (in memory of Gizmo, Elliott, Sammy, Robert Kaplan (in memory of Sally) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Landry (in memory of Maggie) Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kesten and Ms. Blitz) and Beau) Aram Kaprielian (in memory of Apollo) (in memory of Dakota) Kevin Lynch (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Connie Konefal (in memory of Willie) Jeffrey Levine Ann Karmin Betsy Landsman (in memory of Buffy, Molly, and P.J.) Robert Killenbeck Mr. and Mrs. Pavel Korchagin Joy Levy (in honor of Komondor) (in memory of Timothy Slattery; (in memory of Dr. Bernard Bass) Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lynk (in memory of Bailey) (in memory of Right) in memory of Rascal) (in memory of Remi and Izzy) Mr. and Mrs. John Levy (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. William Kilmer Carol Koschak (in memory of Bowser) (in memory of Woody) Rita Kasky Alan Landzberg Kristine Lynott (in memory of Oliver) (in memory of Missy and Mr. Truffl es) Audrey Kotas (in memory of Sherman) Rita Lewis (in memory of Toby) (in memory of Ginger Maricle) Edward and Jane King Kathleen Kato (in memory of Buddy) Susan Kovach Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laney Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis Richard Lyons (in memory of Snickers) (in memory of Nala) (in memory of Buster and (in memory of Whiskers) Phyllis Katz (in memory of Bearly) Kris Krablin and Ellen Krag Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence King Marshmellow) Myrna Katz (in memory of Lakota) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Lewis (in memory of Bentley) (in memory of Milton, Megan, and Toto) Kathryn Lang (in memory of Ginger) Heidi and Michael Katz Malcolm Kram and Mark Zwanger Dr. and Mrs. Steven Lysenko Marylou King (in memory of Duke) (in memory of Benji, Tilly, and Ginger) (in memory of Lucille) (in memory of Reilly) Kathleen and Paul Lewis (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Louise King (in memory of Toby) Carol Lantiegne and Adirondac Goldens (in memory of Marley) Adam Kaufman Carolyn Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mac Millan (in memory of Jessie, Mackie, Connor, (in memory of Brooklyn) Joan Kingsley (in memory of Buffy, Jack, and Tina) Frank and Patricia Lewis (in memory of Missy Ling) (in memory of Max and Casey) and Aspen) (in memory of Joanne M. Connor) Ellen and Andy Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kramer Vicky MacCollum (in memory of Odie) Linda Kinney (in memory of Rocky) Barbara Larson Wille Gail Lieberson (in memory of Otis) (in honor of Dr. Ken Fischer and Staff) Linda Mack (in memory of Anna Kelley; (in memory of Margaret and Sheba) (in memory of Rocky) William Kay Georgette Krauss Renee Ligay (in memory of Nutmeg in memory of Tia) Renee Kinney (in memory of Samantha) Eric Laubmeier and Nikita) Jane and Randy Kay Mr. and Mrs. Stephen MacLean Michael Law (in memory of Gabrielle) (in memory of Tiffy) Karen Kiokemeister Yolanda Krdyon Mary Liguori (in memory of Tucker) (in memory of Chrissy) (in memory of Adie) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Lois Lawrence Carla Kazanjian (in memory of Bart) Jacqueline Linehan Mr. and Mrs. Eric Madura Peter Kirk Joann Krey (in memory of Eddie) (in memory of Duke, Daisy, and Cutter) (in memory of Maggie) Kevin and David Keating (in memory of Troy Bielak; in memory Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lazo-Wasem (in memory of Klem-n-tine) Eileen Kirk Ellen Kriger (in memory of Ben) Donna Lioi (in memory of Abu) of Belle) (in memory of Pearl and Kelly) (in memory of Raz) Honor Keegan (in memory of Riley) Nancy Kronstadt (in memory of Simon) Barbara C. Lippe Susan Mahar Gayle Kirschenbaum Diane LeBenger (in memory of Duncan) (in memory of Miss Piggy) Mr. and Mrs. John Keegan Mark Kruelle (in memory of Sasha; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mahar, Jr. (in memory of Chelsea; in honor of in honor of Dr. Rebecca Seacord) Mr. and Mrs. Ray Leib Normi Lipsit (in memory of Angel) (in memory of Vicky) Irene Kelly (in memory of Dougie) Jane and Theresa) (in memory of Ruby, Raven, and Dylan) Maryanne Krzewicki Judith Lipton (in memory of Xerox) Megan and Thomas Maher Marilyn Kelly Eva Klaczko Pepi Leids (in memory of Polo) Valerie Litt (in memory of Henry) (in memory of Emmanuel) (in memory of Sparky and Trotter) (in memory of Hunter and Duncan) Ian Klassen (in memory of Blackie) Fred and Faye Kuehnl Ryan Mahoney (in memory of Mickey) Mr. and Mrs. George Kener Craig and Suzanne Litwin Eva Klatt (in memory of Reggie (in memory of Artie) Kathy Lembo (in memory of Corey) (in memory of Trapper) (in memory of Jennifer) Mr. and Mrs. Henry Majewski and Flash) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kugelman Barb and Bill Lennox (in memory of Pride and Colette) Victoria Kennedy (in memory of Cubby) Marsha Lloyd (in memory of Willy) Linda Kleet (in memory of Stella) (in memory of Josh) Gary Kull and Avalon Building Systems Louis Lombardi (in memory of Lakota) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Malbrough Edith Klein (in memory of Homer) (in honor of Carl M. Dunham, Jr.) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leonardi (in memory of Alphie) (in memory of Ashlee) James Lombardi (in memory of Sharpee Janet Kunciw (in memory of Goldie) and Jake) Joan Mallernee (in memory of Nick) Maria Leone Mr. and Mrs. William Kunda Pat and Trish Maloney (in memory of Clarke Ambrose; Stephanie Londrigan (in memory of Casey and Rosie) (in memory of Louie and Dodger) in memory of Roasalie) (in memory of Maddie) Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kuramoto Frances Mandel (in memory of Jennie) Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Leone Lone Pine Kennel (in memory of Arky) (in memory of Sarah) (in memory of Cassie) Deborah Lord (in memory of Anna) Valerie ManFredonia Myriam Kutscher (in memory of Gizmo) Robert Lerner Tamara Lucas (in memory of Max) (in memory of Maggie) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Manfresca (in memory of Otis; in honor of Mary Ann Luisi (in memory of April) Andy and Paul Kuzma Dr. Annie Viano) (in memory of Dakota, Taz, (in memory of Ranger and Heidi) Benjamin and Diane Lukich and Shadow) Carolyn Lesseos (in memory of Blondie) Constance La Forgia Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mangano Robin LeStrange (in memory of Gizmo) (in memory of Sasha) Debra Lurie (in memory of Mandi) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leverette 50 51 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mara Dr. and Mrs. Richard McCarthy Sonja Meshkati (in memory of Dyfus) Arlene Monaghan (in memory of Gizmo) Charles Nardino Timothy O’Connor (in memory of Duke of Mara) (in memory of Savannah) Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Messuri Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery (in memory of Buster and Bridget) Thomas Oddo (in memory of Peanut) Anne Marcel (in memory of Bogie) Diane McCarthy (in memory of Roxy) (in memory of Electra and Liefy) Karen Moor (in memory of Hudson) Sandra Nardone Katy O’Donnell (in memory of Hannah) Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marchand Gary McCarthy (in memory of Danny, Claudine Messuri (in memory of Buddy) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moore Mr. and Mrs. Elby Nash O’Donnell Family (in memory of Shelly) Dreyfus, and Leah) (in memory of Iris) Randi Margolin (in memory of Fetch) Roddy and Gregory Metcalf (in memory of Sinbad, Gunston, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Farrell Jeffrey Marin and Rita Levine Donald McCaslin (in memory of Augie) (in memory of Torry) and Daisy) Nat Clymer Photography (in memory of Pepper and Snowy) (in memory of Tad) (in memory of Darla and Rocky) Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCollum Mary and Dave Michaelson Mary Moore (in memory of Ida) Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Offner Anne Marino (in memory of Sparky) (in memory of Normal Braun) (in memory of Magnum) Patricia Moran (in memory of Daisy) Mr. and Mrs. John Neary (in memory of Allie) (in memoryof Maxi and Owen) Sharon Marosek (in memory of Molly) Diana McConnell Donald Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moretti C. Joyce Ohl (in memory of Stella) (in memory of Skye and Frisbee) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Linda Nelson (in memory of Ginger) Susan Marriner (in memory of Snickers) Midori Oller Mr. and Mrs. William McDevitt Ingrid Mielens (in memory of Champee) Lois Nelson (in memory of BoBo1 Marriott Family Evelyn and Bob Morgan Edmund and Janet Ollmann (in memory of Isabella and Roxy) and BoBo2) (in memory of CH. Swinging Bridge) Jean Migatz (in memory of Jane) (in honor of Dr. Todd B. Friedland) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Janice McDonald Lisa Nelson (in memory of Harris) Jim and Colleen Marron Laurie Milano (in memory of Dakota) Patrice Morisco Robert Olszewski (in memory of Prince Harry) (in memory of Tiffany and Baccio) Kami Netri (in memory of Belle) (in memory of Nestle) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milano Lyle Ondayko Constance McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marsh (in memory of Heidi and Princess) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morris Mr. and Mrs. John Neubauer (in memory of Grizabella, Zappa, (in memory of Boots) (in memory of Blackie and Rascal) Mr. and Mrs. Randy Miles (in memory of Max) (in honor of Dr. Rebecca Seacord) Freida, and Tiny) Dr. Douglas McGregor Margaret Marshall (in memory of Yager, Snickers, Gloria Morris Mr. and Mrs. Tom Neuman Joyce O’Neill (in memory of Goby) (in memory of Shadow) and Savannah) (in memory of Sam; in honor of (in memory of Teddi) (in memory of Penny-Lou and Spuds) Dr. and Mrs. Paul O’Neill Linda McGuire (in memory of Snowball) Dr. Todd Friedland) Gloria Marshall (in memory of Chester) Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Miller Jeannette Neveu (in memory of Airy) (in memory of Quentin and Bear) Therese McGuire Mary Morris Barbara Martelli (in memory of Pucci) Mr. and Mrs. John G. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Neville Ralph Orofi no (in memory of Ginger) (in memory of Mika and Touhey) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morse Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Newler (in memory of Billy and Bear) Jeannine McHale-babcock (in memory of Shanna, Hobo, Patches, (in memory of Gracie) Gail Miller (in memory of Chase) (in memory of Belle, Princess, Magic, Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Rourke (in memory of Cassi) Jasper, Crystal, Sunny, and Storm) Lexie, Rocky, Kansas, Chanel, Ziggy, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Massa Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Miller (in memory of Mickey and Christy) Terrence McIntee Stanley Morytko, Jr. Izzy, and Cooky) (in memory of Charlotte) (in memory of KC) Mr. and Mrs. Ron Orr Bob and Marge McKay (in honor of Laddie) Kathleen Nice (in memory of Bailey) Denise Mastriani (in memory of Angel) Dr. and Mrs. Jay Miller (in memory of Leroy and Mandy) (in memory of Jamie, Woody, Tequila, (in memory of Grace and Sandy) Mosner Family (in memory of Racquet) Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholl Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mastrogiovanni Robert Ortman and Whoopi) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moulder (in memory of Emmy Lou) (in memory of Bear) Jane Miller (in memory of Jack L. Hyde, Christine O’Shea Elizabeth McKnight (in honor of Dr. Marc Franz) DVM) Mary Nichols (in memory of De De Maggio) June Mastronardi (in memory of Zack) (in memory of Elvis) Leah Miller (in memory of Luna) Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Jean Matala Ellen Oshins Rick McLaughlin (in memory of Gromit and Ande) Ronald Nichols (in memory of Libby and Kasey) Suzanne Miller Mr. and Mrs. Larry Osterberg Ian McLaughlin (in memory of Maggie) Toni Lynn Mulhearn (in memory of Sebbie) Lolita Matczynski Jane and Stephen Miller (in memory of Sundae) Mr. and Mrs. William McLoud (in memory of CH. Valentine’s Amber) Shirley Nickell (in memory of Gracie) (in memory of Beau and Patton) (in honor of Dr. Alan Baum’s Sandra Oteri (in memory of Pogie) (in memory of Kassie) 70th birthday) Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mullen Donald Nicolas (in memory of Lady) Doris Mathieson (in memory of Cooper) (in memory of Maxine and Simon) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Outwater Anne McNellis Marian Millhauser (in memory of Matt) Karen Nolan (in memory of Natasha) Barbara Matura (in memory of Emily Belle) Mr. and Mrs. James McRae Julie and Mike Mullin (in honor of Dr. Carol Carberry) Sharon Mills (in memory of Kayla) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Norman Mary Pacifi co (in memory of Chloe) (in memory of Mr. Macdoual) (in memory of Zoey) Kathleen Mills (in memory of Casper) Gale Mauck Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy JoAnn Pagliughi (in memory of Prince) John McSweeney (in memory of Buck) Mr. and Mrs. Edward Norman (in memory of Kelly and Sunny) Richard and Grace Milot (in memory of Stub-ee) Kathleen Paine (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Meahl (in memory of Ulysses) (in memory of Lacey) Jeanne Maybee Doreen Murphy Hildie and Bob’s father) Mr. and Mrs. Allan Mehrtens Grant North (in memory of Brit) (in memory of Penelope) Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Mininberg (in memory of Madison) Mary Pakulski (in memory of Kashee) (in memory of Max) (in memory of Louie) Barb Northam (in honor of Montrose Allison Mayer (in memory of Christabel) Frances Murphy Peggy Pangalos (in memory of Tiffany) Irene Melander (in memory of Honey) Joe Miraglia Animal Health Center) Mr. and Mrs. James Maynard (in memory of Sherman) Julia Paradis Bronislava Melandinidis Teddy and Kristi Novin (in memory of Fred) Edna Miraval (in memory of Lucky) Anita Murphy (in memory of Missy) (in memory of Pepsi) (in memory of Maddie) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parker Tony Mazzariello Bruce Mitchell Mike and Ann Murray (in memory of Blackie, Dollie, Laura Mele (in memory of Cocoa) Jackie and Jerry Novin (in memory of Sequogah) MJOJ Inc. (in memory of Magoo) (in memory of Patton) and Tippy) Louis Melendez (in memory of Max and Sasha) Robert McAllister Diane Mogavero Mr and Mrs. Bernard Muscato Lee Parker (in honor of Blueberry) Leonard Nowak Marlene McBrier Mr. and Mrs. Michael Melerski (in memory of Tyler, Zeak, Rocky, (in memory of Faith) (in memory of Teddy #2 and #3) David Parker (in memory of Taylor) (in memory of Bishop and Kita) Logan, and Quincy) Maria McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Muto M. Jean Parker (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Melone Mr. and Mrs. William Nugent Elizabeth McCarter Mr. and Mrs. Steven Moldveen (in memory of Nicki) Buttons and Foster) (in memory of Logan) (in memory of Dylan) (in memory of Daisy and Sparky) (in memory of Mugsy) Peter Nagowski Eileen O’Brien (in memory of Uke Rip Parsells (in memory of Blue) Dr. Susana Mendez (in memory Mr. and Mrs. Bill Molinelli (in memory of Estelle Niesciur) of Shadow) and Cody) Patricia Partridge (in memory of Boca) Paul Naintre (in memory of Elvis)

52 53 Gary and Laura Parziale Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pizzuti Marcia Rachow (in memory of Robert Reynolds (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Rosenbaum Sacred Heart Student Council (in memory of Fritoe) (in memory of Jeffrey, Margaret Michielsen and John E. Boomer) (in memory of Willow; in honor Daniel Sager (in memory of Zorro) Colonel Blackman, and Ronan) Depew; in memory of Strike) of Hannah) Linda and Ed Pasto (in memory of Margaret Rhoda (in memory of Babe) Millie Saland (in memory of Cody, Deena and Teddy) Edward Platt (in honor of Scruffy) Richard Raffa (in memory of Randy) Valerie Riccardi (in memory of Heidi, Marvin Rosenberg Casey, and Beasley) (in memory of Tinker, Holly, Pansy, Belgica Pastrana James Plunkett (in memory of Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Raiti Bentley, and Princess) Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Salcito and Lady) Natalie Patricio (in memory of Angus, and Tyler) Linda Ramirez (in memory of Vassaya) Gracemarie Riccardi (in memory (in memory of Lady) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rosenberg Pee Wee and Gin Gin) Alicia Poinsatte (in memory of Bella) Janet Ramsey (in memory of Gus) of Pugsly) Ellen Salovich (in memory of Shadow (in memory of Ninja, Kitty, and Shanti) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Patterson Melanie and Keith Poirier (in memory John Ramsey (in memory of Shanna) Laverne Rich (in memory of Franny and Rocky) (in memory of Halee, Thunger, Jimmy, of Michael McDowell Smith) and Simon) Barry Rosenberg and Peggy Ooi Sumant and Kavitha Ranade Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sama Ashley, and Midnight) Annalee Rosenblatt Domenica Polidoro (in memory of (in memory of Dexter) Kathy Rich (in memory of Annie) (in memory of Buddy) Sherri Ann Patton (in memory of Rex) Bellina and Princess) (in memory of Golda) Susan Randolph Hennessee Maryellen Riche Michael and Joanne Sand Ingrid Ross (in memory of Hero) Cheryl Patton (in memory of Riley) Janine Polito (in memory of Shelby) (in memory of Maggie) (in memory of Casey; in memory (in memory of Snoopy; in honor of Keno and Midnight) Dan and Jay Ross (in memory of of Molly) Lynn Paul (in memory of Leilah Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pollinger Mr. and Mrs. Subhakar Rao Hannah and Puck) and Carly) (in memory of Donna Heiseer) (in memory of Qristy) Florence Rickard Jean Sanders (in memory of Jenni) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ross Mr. and Mrs. A. William Paulsen Susan Polnow (in memory of Clark) John Rapp Diane Sandler (in memory of Buster) (in memory of Judy Ballerine and her Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ricker (in memory of Reggie) Alan Pomerantz (in memory of Tucker, Julia Rappold Christine Sands (in memory of Ollie) dog, Missy) (in memory of Misty, Benson, Sylvia Rossi (in memory of Spritz) Mitzu, Adelaide, and Maggie) (in memory of Pepper; in honor Therese Sansone (in memory of Bailey) Asher Pavel and Priscilla Miller and Irish Whiskey) Susan Roth (in memory of Zozo Helen Ponton (in memory of Mugsy) of Dr. March Wallach and Dr. Brandi Mr. and Mrs. John Sartoris (in memory of Bosun) Mr. and Mrs. Jay Riedinger and Tov) Diane Porter (in memory of Zaggy, Hurwitz) (in memory of Payton, Chloe, Tessie, (in memory of Mike and Dante) Serafi no Pavone Phoebe, and Ziggy) Lois Ray (in memory of Katy) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roth Ollie Jo, Violet, and Dirk) Mercedes Riley (in memory of Hansel) (in memory of Brandi) Karen Paxton Constance Porter (in memory of Kiley Anne Reagan and Albanhaus Kennels Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sauls Sandra Gail Pearl (in memory of Soleil) and Polly) (in memory of Max and Jack) Michele Rinaldi (in memory of Yeti) Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe (in memory of Rolly Polly) (in memory of Fanner; in memory Sue Penny (in memory of Lisa Potkewitz (in memory of Susan Priest (in memory of Schatzie Joanne Ripley and Marie Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Saxe of Tia) Millie Kowalski) Wal Le Baron) and Misty) Kim and Michael Rivera (in memory of Artie) Patricia Roy (in memory of Mocha) Diane Perazzo and Karl Jacob Angie Poucher (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Reed (in memory of Pirate) Mary Saylor (in memory of Pierre) Elizabeth Rubach (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Perez Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Dr. Gustave Gavis; David Rivet John Scafi de, Jr. Casey and Shorty) (in memory of Elmo and Chester) Mr. and Mrs. Roger Powell in memory of Jazzy and Muggie) Monica Rizzacasa (in memory (in memory of Anheuser and Mischief) Mr. and Mrs. Stan Rubin Cindy Pergolizzi (in memory of Layla in (in memory of Max, Alex, and Clancy) Diane Reed (in memory of of Ludlow) Margaret Schacht (in memory of Ikar, Jr.) honor of Dr. Marcia Ziegler-Alexander) Patricia Prezioso (in memory of Midget) Jodie Leopold) Vince and Sue Rizzo (in memory (in memory of Marley) Katherine Rudolph Cathy Perkins Harry Price (in memory of Annie) Judy Reedy (in memory of DJ) of Charlie) Gloria and Harlan Schackner (in memory of Magregor) (in memory of Sam Buka and Barnaby) Mr. and Mrs. Tom Primo (in memory Barbara Regan (in memory of Mosquito, Elizabeth Roberts (in memory (in memory of Nikki) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruggiero Amanda Perkins (in memory of JD) of Rocky) Boomer, Iris, Katie, and Dino) of Tucker) Linnea Scheck (in memory of Quinn Donovan; Roseann Reggiano Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson Norma Perry Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Provencher in memory of Sydney) Nancy Scher (in memory of Reilly, (in memory of Mocca Dancer; in honor (in memory of Mulligan) (in honor of Natasha) (in memory of Keesha) Daisy, and Lexy) Donna Ruggiero (in memory of Winnie) of Dr. Barry S. Eisenkraft) Leone Prue (in memory of Bandit) Mr. and Mrs. John Rehbach Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rodd Christian Schick (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rugolo Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Petitio (in memory of Onyx and Princess) (in memory of Buddy) Howie and Bambi) Ann Bernadette Pryer (in memory (in memory of Sammy and Ralphie) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pettit of Figaro) Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Reilly Monica Rodgers (in memory of Calvin) Pamela Schider (in memory of Lake) (in memory of Max) Jennie Ruiz (in memory of Princess) (in memory of Ozzie; in honor of Joanne Puc (in memory of Orion; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rodgers Barbara Schildhorn Kathy Rupert (in memory of Bailey) Somerset Animal Hospital) in honor of Odin) Beth Reilly (in memory of Uncle Bill; (in memory of Kobe) (in memory of Sweetheart, Tonchie, in memory of Bella and Ben) Mary Beth Rusin and Steve Milojevic Suasn Phaneuf (in memory of Duncan) Tina Pullis (in memory of Pebbles) Debra Roe (in memory of Pete) Snow, and Rari) Priscilla Reilly (in memory of Roxie) (in memory of Rufous, and V-Lo) Patricia Phelan (in memory of Asia) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Py (in memory Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rogers Peter Schirrmacher Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Russ Stephen Phillips (in memory of Cooper) of Buddy) Ken Reinman (in memory of Ranger) Phyllis Roitsch and Long Pine Kennel, (in memory of Stormy and Honey) (in memory of Mo, Kali, and Jack) Joseph Piazza Selma Quaglia (in memory of Misty) Diana Remlinger (in honor of LLC (in memory of Sammie) Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schlissel Jane Russenberger (in memory Kathy Sneider, VMD) Cheryl Roman (in memory of Ruby) (in memory of Jazzy) Gerard Picardi (in memory of Angel) Margaret Quaritius (in memory of Panda) of Callie) Rebecca Renaud John Romansky (in memory of Barney) Betsy Schloo (in memory of Blackie) Pike County Conservation District Eleanore Russo (in memory of Abby) (in memory of Bonnie) Ann Quinn Laura Rendano (in memory of Balu) Mr. and Mrs. William E. Romig Carole Schlotter (in memory of Peter Rustin (in memory of Tara) Emil Pabyan) Pauline Pinto Joseph Quinn Eugene Renske (in memory of Lugar) (in memory of Nikita, Fairway, Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan Joe and Jill Restifo (in memory and Rommel) Rory Schmidt (in memory of Frank Pirri (in memory of Guiness) Thomas Quirk (in memory of Deli, Brie, (in memory of Mollie) of Maddie) Bob Rose (in memory of Mad Max, Dr. Jack Frankel) Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pittz and Chips) Bird Dog Extraordinare) Lynn and Diana Saaby (in memory Mr. and Mrs. Jon Schoeler Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rabin Joann Restivo (in memory of of Annie) (in memory of Chelsea) (in memory of Molly) Gibson and Bently) Barbara Rosen (in memory of Tyler) Marsha Sacco

54 55 Olga Schoman (in memory of Casey) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Shevchik Ann and Richard Smith Janet Statfeld (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tait Patricia Tolchin (in memory of Jill Karen Beth Schreiber (in memory of April) (in memory of Reggie) Stanley Weissman) Michael Talarski and Ned) Bonnie Schubel Karen Shevlin (in memory of Reggie Anne Smith Barbara Steffensen (in memory of Gus) S.J. Taney (in honor of Tojo) Anne Toombs (in memory of Ryley) and Lucy) Joyce Schubert Gertrude Smith (in memory of Joan Stegman (in memory of Holly Tanguay (in memory of Gus) Nellie Torres (in memory of Honey) Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shields Mary W. Harvey) The Skipper) Judith Schultz (in memory of Tom Sally Tanner (in memory of Abby Jessie Toscano (in memory of Brio) and Geri) Linda Smith (in memory of Jesse) Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stein and Buddy) (in memory of Jasmine; in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Shustack (in memory of Nemo) Dr. Richard Caputo) Dr. and Mrs. Richard Schwalb Karen F. Smith (in memory of Lilly) Terrie and Brian Tarbox (in memory of Iris) (in memory of Bun-Bun Bunny; Nancy and Richard Smoker Steven and Rosemary Steinberg (in memory of Hannah Mae and Jordan) Doris and Jim Trapasso Mr. and Mrs. Richard Siegel (in memory of Ston) (in memory of Maggie Mae) in honor of Alli Hemmer) (in memory of Jesse) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tarr (in honor of Bean) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smoller Dr. and Mrs. Francis Stellaccio (in memory of Sadie) Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Trask Rosemary and Alan Siegel (in memory of Sabrina) (in memory of Winkie and Nikita) (in memory of Molly) (in memory of Rose) Margaret Tassiello (in memory of Ella) Marilyn Schwartz (in memory of Mary Lou Smullen (in memory of J.D.) Joan Stepanian (in memory of Buffy; in honor of Alexander Travis (in memory Lisa Signorelli and David Parker of Shadow) Dr. Peter V. Poggi) Bobbi Snapper Julie Stephens Spike and Sasha) (in memory of Wolfi e, Bo, and Sandy) Julie and Brian Scott (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Stern Amanda Tate (in memory of Romeo) Duc Trinh (in memory of Bucky) Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Sigur (in memory of Mikayla) Bob and Lyn Snedeker (in memory of Hudson, Adrienne, Barbara Tatum (in memory of Sophie) Mr. and Mrs. Bill Truncali (in memory of Booga Lee) and Buddy) Margaret Seeley (in memory of Honey) (in memory of Roxy) Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Tavernise Iris Tuck (in honor of Cecilia Gloria and Mary Sikora and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sefranek Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Snell Margaret Stiff (in memory of Ruffl es) (in memory of Annie) and Murray) Mary Stepniak (in memory of Kaylee) Barbara Seiden (in memory of Griff) (in memory of Hudson) L.J. and Dolores Stiglianese Diane Taylor James Tucker (in memory of Derek) Cindy Silberberger Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Snyder (in memory of Cookie) Virginia Tully (in memory of Ruthis, Shirley Seipel (in memory of (in memory of Kasey Sue) Ruth Taylor (in memory of Cubby Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Kari Snyder (in memory of Baco) Lyman Stinson (in memory of Border and Clarence) Dozer, and Naomi) Elizabeth Silverman Collies and Huskies) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tuozzo Christine Seisler (in memroy of Truffes (in memory of Snickers) Fran Sobel (in memory of Misha, Susie, Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor and Kouchaloo) and Sharka) David Stone (in memory of Sandy) (in memory of Tammy Fay) (in memory of Bubba) Mr. and Mrs. Barry Silverstein Suzanne Stone (in memory of Corky) Mr. and Mrs. John Tuyn Diane Sek (in memory of Sandy) (in memory of Chouchi) Patricia Sokolow (in memory of Bounty, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor Bryce, and Bearly) Daphne Storey (in memory of Sophie) (in memory of Duffy and Meisha) Cheryl Senese (in memory of Molly Henry Silverstein Marjorie Teagno and Tucker) Mr. and Mrs. Joel Solomon (in memory June Stott (in memory of Denali) Rose Tuzzi (in memory of Cuddles Mr. and Mrs. Philip Simonetti Margaret Teetsel of Leia, Prince, and Spoogie) and Snuggles) Marian Sension (in memory of (in memory of Bootsy and Mousey) Julian Strauss (in memory of Duffy; in honor of Molly) Anne Udell (in memory of Cassie, Lotus Elizabeth Roth) Phil Sondergaard (in memory of Molly) Aaron and Maryanne Strindberg Jill and Bob Ten Eyck Bridget Simovich (in memory of Molly) Blossom, Miss Mia, and Molly) Gynghee Seo (in memory of Argus, Carol and Ricky Sortomme (in memory of Iris) (in memory of Reginald D. WIlliamson; Edward Simovich (in memory of Yuri) United Materials, LLC Nikki, and Coffee) (in memory of Moll) Hugh Strople (in memory of Indy) in memory of David Hall; in memory Linda Siple (in memory of Nick) of Krom) (in memory of Jemma) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shanahan Judy Sovak Helen Stuber (in memory of Angel) (in memory of Toby) Terri Sipone (in memory of Scout and Carmine) Eleanor Terzian (in memory of Max) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Valentine Barbara and Cliff Stutts Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sippil Kathy Valletutti (in memory of Casey) Carol Shapiro (in memory of Tevee) Robert Sowers (in memory of Ziggy) The Ali Bridge Group (in memory of Mindy and Gatsby) (in memory of Rosie and Buffy) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Brinda Van (in memory of Charro) Dr. and Mrs. Michael Shapiro Arletta Subocz (in memory of Rex) (in memory of Casey) Natalie Skrzyniarz (in memory Leslie Spelke The Kenavan Family Jonathan and Ann Van Eyk Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sullivan of Mickey) (in memory of Bernie and Boomer) (in memory of Oreo and Kitty) (in memory of Dusty) Mr. and Mrs. John Sharkey (in memory of Tobey) (in memory of Snuggles) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Slaninka Marcia Spencer (in memory of Walter) Laure Thiessen (in memory of Annie) Mattie Van Glynn (in memory of Zoey) Gail Sullivan (in memory of Kona) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shaver Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spera Sylvia Thomas (in memory of Lily Ann) Nancy Sullivan (in memory of (in memory of Heidi and Buffy) Lillian Slater (in memory of Jilly) (in memory of Pinut Pinut) Susan and Carl van Kesteren E. Irene Viegelmann) Pamela Thomas (in memory of Penny) Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw (in memory of Richard Slaughter (in memory of Spot) Mr. and Mrs. Austin Sperbeck (in memory of King) Fern Sunday (in memory of Skipper) Peter Thomas (in memory of Salem) Dee Jay, Casey, and Theo) Mary Elizabeth Slevin (in memory of Beauty and Max) Tara Van Keuren (in memory of Coffee) Melinda Sunnarborg Deanna Thorn (in memory of Cletus) Lori Shaw Klein (in memory of Corkey) (in memory of Ginger) Helen Spittle (in memory of Keeper Deborah Sutherland Jessica Thorpe (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Doreen Shea Patricia Slote and Jeeves) (in memory of Suki and Winny) Emily and Perry) (in memory of Barkley) Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Mr. and Mrs. James Spoonley Mr. and Mrs. Eric Swanson Dan Tiefenwerth (in memory of Duke) Heidi Shegoski (in memory of Sinclair) (in memory of Daisy and Pupper) (in memory of Fiona) (in memory of Schatzie) Michelle Tillapaugh Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Shell Marjorie Smith (in memory of Annie) Roger and Diane Stahl Donald Swart (in memory of Freckles) (in memory of Oscar) Lancy Smith (in memory of (in memory of Weiss) Elizabeth Swenson Rita Timmer (in memory of Forchin) Doris Lee Shenk-Huber Lynette Smith) Elaine Staley (in memory of Cassie) Christine Swift (in memory of Quincy) Joanne Titus (in memory of Sara) Lisa Sheridan (in memory of Ross Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith Rosemary Stanfi eld (in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Titus and Sadie) (in memory of Noah) Basha, Nikki, and Charlie) Susan Symmons (in honor of Bailey) Vicki and Arnold Toffl er Mary Shermet (in memory of Busco; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith Joyce Stanion (in memory of family Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Szigethy (in memory of Ranger) in memory of Chelsea and Teddy) (in memory of Max) and pets) (in memory of Sadie) Gail Taddeo (in memory of Charleigh)

56 57 Irving Van Woert, Jr. Eva Walsh and Joan Palmer Mr. and Mrs. David Whitmyre Sharon Worth (in memory of Truman) Roxanne Young (in memory of Jax) Lin Zhou (in memory of the rescued (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) (in memory of Toby) Sheila Whitney (in memory of Cassie) Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Woundy George Young wild goose) Rhoda Vanderwall (in memory of Tory) Mr. and Mrs. Mark Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Whittaker (in memory of Chas) Elizabeth Young (in memory of Fenway) Bill and Regina Zimmerman (in memory of Blue) (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Patricia VanKouwenberg (in memory of Dr. DuBois L. Jenkins) Stephen Wyler (in memory of Gianni, Cheryl Young (in memory of Sugar) (in memory of Emily, Sampson, Don and Marsha Welshans Rusty, Pebbles, and Max) Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Zink Catherine L. Wilhelmsen Rosemarie Zachary (in memory and Buster) (in memory of Chewy) (in memory of Kamin and Freddie) Lynda Wilkie (in memory of Phoenix Winifred Wylie (in memory of Anzac) of Togo) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vassallo Karen Walter (in memory of Bubby) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zubaly and Miss Kitty) Carrie and Dan Yakush George Zack (in honor of Dr. Lenka (in memory of Clyde) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vaughn Hilda Walters (in memory of Zeke) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkins (in honor of Dr. James Glendening) Babuska and (in memory of Duke) Judy Walters (in memory of Frazier) (in memory of Duffy) Jeanne Yamonaco (in memory of Roxy, Dr. Joshua Atz) Selma Zucker (in memory of Ms. Z’s Royal Trapper and Msr. Z’s Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vazquez Michael and Mary Ward Susan Williams (in memory of Lilly) Mo, and Otis) Lois Zarembo (in memory of Lucky) (in memory of Clarence and Sapphire) Silver Schatz) (in memory of Sammy) Deborah Williams (in memory Laura Ybarra (in memory of Sam) Berta Zeltner (in memory of Reka) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Veillette Sally Zufall (in memory of Abigail) Jackie Ware (in memory of Bailey) of Sammy) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yonkers Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zenobia (in memory of Skylar) Stuart Zweighaft (in memory of Buster) Betsey Warne (in memory of Elmo) Jess and Mary Williams (in memory of Dusty) (in memory of Court and Stinky) Mr. and Mrs. Ray Vento Karen Warner (in memory of Lucky, (in memory of Tequila and Buster) Judy Yorio (in memory of Apollo) Linda Zeswitz (in memory of Mia, Silver, (in memory of Buddy) Cody, and Trout Line) Marie Williams (in memory of Zoe) and Soapie) Catherine Ver (in memory of Abbie) Janice Washburn Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Veverka (in memory of Philly and Fallon) (in memory of Truffl es) (in memory of Albert Stein, Mother, and Lauretta Washy (in memory of Keesha) Williamsburg Jewelers Valerie’s Father) Charlene Watkins (in memory of Mrs. Anne Nersesian) Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vickers (in memory of Ruby and Oppie) Jane Williamson (in memory of Mo Pierre and Spencer) Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver Pauline Williman Dianne Viglione (in memory of Chloe) Financial Summary 2009 (in memory of Bocci) (in memory of Sandy and Wofat) Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Vilardo Norman Webber Donald and Joyce Wilson (in memory of Sassparilla Cream) (in memory of Deacon) (in memory of Georgia) 2009 Revenue 2009 Expenses Brian Visokay (in memory of Ziggy) Lynda Weber (in memory of Sandy) Suzanne Wiltsie Jo Ann Vitale Kathleen Webster (in memory of Barney) Other Sources (2%) Marie W. Von Gontard (in memory of Brewster and Otis) Mr. and Mrs. Thomsa Winiecki Indirect Cost-Return (8%) Administration (5%) (in memory of Bentley and Pepper) Amy Weed (in memory of Mugsy and (in memory of Cooper) Private Donations (11%) Research (81%) Nancy Wackerbarth Mitzy Gaynor) Mr. and Mrs. Dean Winkler Competitive Research Infrastructure Support (14%) (in memory of Prince) Grants (40%) Robert and Geraldine Weeks Susan Winnick (in memory of Snoopy) Charles Wagner (in honor of Dr. Martin College Support (15%) (in memory of Charlie and Cassie) Joan Winoker (in memory of Cotton DeAngelis and Dr. Richard Bohning) Endowment Income (24%) Mr. and Mrs. Lew Weingard and Poohie) Jennifer Wainright Doris Weiss (in memory of Pea Nut) Bart and Sharon Winslow (in memory of Lucky) Harriet Welburn (in memory of Dino) (in memory of Erin; in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wakeley Eastview Veternary Clinic) (in memory of Dusty) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells (in memory of Penny and Sissy) Sara Witherell (in memory of Fred Revenue Summary Expense Summary Kyle Walker (in memory of Sonny) and Duncan) • Fully 40% of our income comes from competitive • More than 80% of our budget continues to be directed to- Mr. and Mrs. James Welsch Dayl Walker (in memory of Zig Zag) Martha and Michael Witkowski research grants. ward our research programs, which allows us to maintain Frances Werthman Marian Walker (in memory of Princess) (in memory of Jenna and • The percent of endowment income was similar to a leadership position in both basic and applied research Alice Westlake (in memory of Laddie) recent years. for companion animals. Karla and Chris Wallach CH. Graffi n KNK Marshall) • Private donations are gifts from individuals, veterinary • Infrastructure costs were down slightly from 2008, and we (in memory of Dakota) Weston Plains Acres Jill Wolfe (in memory of Kokomo practices, kennel clubs, foundations and corporations. spent less than 20% of our budget on support costs such (in memory of Murdock, Rosie, and Pebbles) Fern, and Zak; in honor of Jim and • College support represents funds from the College of as building maintenance, utilities, administrative and Carol Wolitzky (in memory of Amigo) Terry Gray) Veterinary Medicine for faculty salaries. public affairs staff and programs. Mr. and Mrs. R. Norman Wood • Indirect costs represent the non-research expenses Mr. and Mrs. Ron White (in memory of Tammy) associated with conducting research at Cornell. This (in memory of Forest and Max) R. Paul Wood (in memory of Nellie) usually increases when grant support increases. Steven and Ann White • Other sources represent miscellaneous income, such Bonita Woodring (in memory of Tim (in memory of Bailey, Truffl es, as royalties. and Daisy) and Sera) Tiffany White (in memory of Missy) Mary Woods (in memory of Bruno) Janet Whitman (in memory of Code Mary Woolsey (in memory of Sparky) Red, Tyler, Meena, Lovey, and Bailey) Donald Worth (in memory of Pepper)

58 59 Baker Institute Advisory Council

Dear Friends, The Baker Institute Advisory Council is comprised of scientists and veterinarians at the forefront of the animal and human health worlds. It also includes devoted pet owners, accomplished dog and horse breeders, exhibitors, We are delighted to celebrate 60 years of research accomplishment by the faculty, and dog trainers and behaviorists, a number of whom are Cornell University and College of Veterinary Medicine students, and staff of the Baker Institute for Animal Health. A key contributor to alumni. They provide invaluable guidance, fi nancial support, and assistance to the director and staff of the Insti- this success has been Dr. George Lust, a groundbreaking researcher who advanced our tute, ensuring that our research programs, facilities, and outreach are not only the best possible today, but that understanding of hip dysplasia. It was with great admiration that we celebrated we have the knowledge and insight to prepare the Institute for the future. George’s career at the time of his retirement in 2010. David Behnke (Vice Chair) Gerry Hickey, MVB, PhD Margaret A. Reed, PhD The legacy of the Institute has a richness that is not always obvious to the observer. Washington, Connecticut Westfi eld, New Jersey Wilton, Connecticut There are the outstanding research fi ndings, of course, and this year we saw a collaborative Managing Director, Director, Regulatory Affairs Canine Training and Richard Henry report on the genetic basis of Lavender Foal Syndrome that quickly progressed to the Head of US Investments Merck Research Laboratories Behavior Services, LLC Najeti Ventures LLC development of a practical test to detect the defect. In addition, Institute researchers William J. Kay, DVM Philip Reilly, MD described novel functions for eosinophils that upended the dogma regarding their Joanne M. Bicknese, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Concord, Massachusetts DVM, MS, ELS function in worm infections. New understanding emerged regarding the host range and Hickory Veterinary Hospital/ Venture Partner Cream Ridge, New Jersey infectivity of canine parvovirus and feline calicivirus. These are examples of the normal, Pennsylvania Veterinary Specialists Third Rock Ventures Principal Documentation Director always exciting, nature of progress that we have come to expect from the Institute. Bristol-Meyers Squibb Joseph Kinnarney, DVM, MS Andrew G. Sage II Research and Development North Palm Beach, Florida The expanded legacy of the Institute comes with the guarantee that the discoveries Reidsville, North Carolina General Veterinary Practitioner Sarah Rockefeller Bogdanovitch, Sara Sanders, DVM will continue in the future. In addition to the continued efforts of current and future Reidsville Veterinary Hospital, Inc. investigators at the Institute, many exciting discoveries will come at the hands of the Emerita Pittsford, New York David Behnke Paul Smiths, New York General Veterinary Practitioner students and post-docs who have honed their research skills at Baker. Institute alumni Darlene L. Klein Associate Professor of Forestry Ithaca, New York Mendon Village Animal Hospital are scattered around the world, many leading their own research programs and often Paul Smiths College remaining connected to the Institute via collaborative work with their former mentors. Robert Marshak, DVM Mary Sloane Albert C. Bostwick Weston, Connecticut In particular, Doug McGregor’s Leadership Program for Veterinary Students has Emeritus Aiken, South Carolina Newtown Square, Pennsylvania developed and supplied the larger scientifi c community with many promising young Dina Tresnan, DVM, PhD, Diplomate Philip B. Carter, PhD Dean Emeritus/Professor Emeritus ACVM investigators. We anticipate great things from the next generation of Baker trained University of Pennsylvania - Raleigh, North Carolina Old Lyme, Connecticut scientists. Professor Emeritus of Microbiology Frederick A. Murphy, DVM, PhD, MD Director, Safety and Risk Management The scientifi c impact and reach of the Baker Institute has never been more evident. It and Immunology (hc), DSc (hc) Pfi zer, Inc. North Carolina State University Galveston, Texas is equally clear that the support provided by all of us, the friends of the Baker Institute, Judith Wilpon Department of Pathology Ezra Cornell remains crucial to the success of the Institute’s vital research and education efforts. The University of Texas Frost Creek Farm Ithaca, New York Medical Branch Lattingtown, New York We are thankful for your generosity and loyalty and look forward to the next 60 years of President success for the Baker Institute. Cornell Pochily Investment Roy V.H. Pollock, DVM, PhD Jan Witkowski, PhD Advisors, Inc. Emeritus Cold Spring Harbor, New York Ithaca, New York Executive Director, Banbury Center Richard P. Henry, DVM (Chair) Chief Learning Offi cer Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Dix Hills, New York Fort Hill Company Past Director and Richard Henry, David Behnke, Chief Executive Offi cer Gene M. Pranzo, Esq. Chair Vice Chair Scott, Henry, & Rosen, P.C. New York, New York Deer Park Animal Hospital President Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation, Inc.

60 61 Faculty, Staff And Student Directory, January 2009 – June 2010 Nebiat Gebreselassie Laboratory of Epigenetics and Diplomate, American College of PhD Candidate: Reproductive Biology Veterinary Ophthalmologists BS, Salem College Scott A. Coonrod Anna V. Kukekova Lucille F. Gagliardo Associate Professor of Epigenetics and Research Associate: Research Technician: Reproductive Biology: MS, St. Petersburg State University, BS, Southhampton College BS, MS, PhD, Texas A&M University Russia; PhD, Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Science, Russia Administration Karin Hoelzer Laboratory of Immunology of Laboratory of Virology: Feline Rui Kan Post-DVM PhD Candidate (- 5/09): Infectious Diseases Research Associate: Orly Goldstein Douglas F. Antczak DVM, Hannover Veterinary School, Caliciviruses and Mammalian Research Support Specialist: Orthoreoviruses BS, MS, Inner Mongolia University, Director (- 6/30/09): Germany; Susana Mendez China; PhD, Chinese Academy BS, the Hebrew University, Israel; BA, Cornell University; VMD, PhD, Cornell University (5/09) Assistant Professor of Immunology of Sciences, China MS, Tel-Aviv University, Israel and Infectious Diseases: John S. L. Parker University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Jennifer L. Johnson Karla M. Stucker DVM, PhD, University Complutense Associate Professor of Virology: Brian D. Cherrington Cambridge University, UK Research Support Specialist: DVM/PhD Candidate: of Madrid BVMS, University of Glasgow (Scot- Postdoctoral Associate: Judith A. Appleton BS, Cornell University; DVM, land); PhD, Cornell University BA, Washington State; BS, Cornell University Cornell University (5/08) Wenhui Wu (-10/09) Director (7/1/09 -): MS, PhD, Colorado State University Julie Jordan Postdoctoral Associate: Alex Amaro BS, Indiana University; MS, PhD, Virginia Scarpino Research Technician: University of Georgia MD, Bengbu Medical College, China Postdoctoral Associate: Eric P. Morency Research Technician: BS, University of Notre Dame; PhD, Postdoctoral Associate: AS, Tompkins-Cortland Community Joseph E. Bennett BS, Edinboro State College; Lu Huang Cornell University BS, MS, PhD, University College Facilities Manager: MA, SUNY College at Geneseo PhD Candidate: Claude Bernard Lyon, France AALAS accreditation BS, Zhejiang University, China Jae-Won Kim Laboratory of Reproductive Biology Wendy S. Weichert Postdoctoral Associate: Xuesen Zhang Jane M. Miller Research Support Specialist: Meleana M. Hinchman BSc, MSc, Yonsei University, Korea; Postdoctoral Associate: Alexander J. Travis Administrative Manager: BS, Cornell University Lab Manager/Research Technician: PhD, North Carolina State BA, MSc, Dalian Medical University, Associate Professor of BS, MPS, Cornell University BS, Cornell University University-Raleigh China; PhD, Chinese Academy Reproductive Biology: Equine Genetics Center: AB, Princeton University; Lynne S. Williams Susanne Kaufer of Sciences, China Equine Immunology Laboratory of Immunoparasitology VMD, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Director of Development and PhD Candidate: Boram Kim Public Affairs: Douglas F. Antczak Susan K. Bliss MS, Technical University Munich, PhD Candidate: Atsushi Asano BA, Seton Hill College; MA, Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Sr. Research Associate: Germany BS, Yonsei University, Seoul University, Research Associate: Slippery Rock University BAgr, Kochi University, Japan; Professor of Equine Medicine: BA, Lawrence University; DVM, PhD, Robert J. Ossiboff Korea BA, Cornell University; VMD, Cornell University MAgr, PhD, Okayama University, Japan DVM/PhD Candidate: John L. McElwee University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Research Units BS, Loyola University; PhD Candidate: Roy Cohen Cambridge University, UK Diana Douglas Research Technician: PhD, Cornell University (1/09); BS, Binghamton University Postdoctoral Associate (3/10-): Infectious Diseases & Immunology Jennifer L. Sones BS, Truman State University DVM, Cornell University (5/10) BSc, MSc, PhD, Hebrew University, Lynne J. Anguish Postdoctoral Fellow (5/09-); Israel Meleana M. Hinchman (4/10-) Brenda G. Werner (-11/09) Research Support Specialist: Albert C. Bostwick Laboratory of Post DVM PhD Candidate (5/10-): Research Technician: Research Support Specialist: BS, University of New Hampshire; Lizeng Gao Molecular Biology: Canine and Feline BS, DVM, Louisiana State University BS, Cornell University BS, Cornell University; MS, University of Guelph, Canada Postdoctoral Associate (1/10-): Parvoviruses Margaret M. Brosnahan MSCIT, Regis University BS, MS, Jilin University, China; Ashley M. Palmer Post-DVM PhD Candidate: Leadership Program and Training PhD, Chinese Academy of Sciences Colin R. Parrish Brian M. Ingel (12/09-) Research Technician: BA, Bates College; DVM, Initiatives John M. Olin Professor of Virology: Research Technician: BA, Wellesley College Danielle Buttke Tufts University; MS, Oklahoma State BSc, Massey University, New Zealand; BS, University of California-Davis DVM/PhD Candidate: Douglas D. McGregor PhD, Cornell University Laboratory for the Study of Inherited BA, University of South Dakota; DVM Leela E. Noronha Director of Leadership and Genetics & Reproductive Biology Canine Reproductive Diseases (5/09), PhD, Cornell University (5/10) Sang-Bom Lyi Post-DVM PhD Candidate: Training Initiatives: Research Associate: ScB with Honors, Brown University; BA, MD, University of Western The Albert C. Bostwick Foundation Vicki N. Meyers-Wallen Yeunhee Kim (-2/09) PhD, Cornell University DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional Ontario, Canada; D.Phil., Oxford Laboratory: Canine Hip Dysplasia and Associate Professor of Genetics and PhD Candidate: College of Veterinary Medicine University, England Laura B. Goodman Osteoarthritis Reproduction: MS, University of Seoul, Korea; Postdoctoral Fellow: Donald C. Miller BS, University of Maryland; VMD, PhD, PhD, Cornell University (5/09) Laboratory of Mucosal Immunity, BS, University of Michigan at Research Support Specialist: George Lust University of Pennsylvania; Diplomate, Ann Arbor; PhD, Cornell University Cornell University Nematodes and Immunoparasitology Jacque L. Nelson-Harrington Professor of Physiological Chemistry: American College of Theriogenologists Research Support Specialist: Jessica J. Hayward Rebecca M. Harman BS, University of Massachusetts; AS, Jamestown Community College; Judith A. Appleton PhD, Cornell University Shashikant Pujar Postdoctoral Associate: Research Support Specialist: Alfred H. Caspary Research Associate: BS, Cornell University BSc, MSc, PhD, Univ. of Auckland, BS, Cornell University Professor of Immunology: BSc, Vijaya College, Bangalore, India; New Zealand Elizabeth Corey Lauren Wu Joy T. Tseng BS, Indiana University; Research Technician: MSc, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore, Technician: Carole E. Harbison Technician (1/10-): MS, PhD, University of Georgia Cornell Medical Genetics Archives India; PhD, University of Pune, India BS, Cornell University DVM/PhD Candidate: BS, Cornell University (5/10) Lisa K. Blum (Todhunter Laboratory, Inherited Eye Disease Studies Unit BS, Oberlin College PhD Candidate: Department of Clinical Sciences) BS, Cornell University BS, University of Vermont Gregory M. Acland Professor of Medical Genetics: BVSc, University of Sydney, Australia; 62 63 Emeritus Faculty: Technical Support Stuart Davenport Gertje Petersen Horse Barn Crew 2010: 2009 Leadership Program, 2010 Leadership Program, Max J. G. Appel Timothy W. Anguish (-6/09) Parker Laboratory Travis Laboratory Katie Boyd Sara Cohen (2010) Professor of Virology, Emeritus: Manager, Core Scientifi c Instruments Rotating Graduate Student, Kate Huggler Maria Warren Marine deMarken Dr.med.vet, University of Hannover, and Equipment: Appleton Laboratory 2009 Havemeyer Summer Fellow, 2010 VIP Program, Mendez Laboratory Germany; PhD, Cornell University BS, SUNY College at Cortland Jill Greisman Antczak Laboratory Kerrie Winstanley Oliver Harwood Sha Li (2010) Leland E. Carmichael Gail M. Sullivan Rotating Graduate Student, Shuhei Ito 2010 Havemeyer Summer Fellow, Caitlin Hokanson John M. Olin Professor of Department Safety Representative: 2009 Leadership Program, Antczak Laboratory Travis Laboratory Virology, Emeritus: AAS, SUNY Agricultural and Technical Coonrod Laboratory Sasha Korn AB, DVM, University of California; College at Canton; BA, SUNY College at Sirima Yaesmsiri Molly Shook (2010) Tyler Lillie PhD, Cornell University; PhD(hc), New Paltz Magdalena Schmidt 2010 Leadership Program, Visiting Graduate Student, University of Liège, Belgium; 2009 Leadership Program, Travis Laboratory Meredith Lutz Boyce Thompson Institute, Diplomate, American College of Edward H. Thompson, Jr. Coonrod Laboratory Coonrod Laboratory Laboratory Attendant Paula Patton Veterinary Microbiologists Undergraduate Students Abdelaziz Farhat, MD (2010) Meredith Sherrill Tara Stonex 2009 Leadership Program, 2010 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar, Ben E. Sheffy Vivarium/Animal Care Jegath Athilingham, Parker Laboratory Caspary Professor of Nutrition, Acland Laboratory Travis Laboratory Visiting Scientists, Researchers, Emeritus: Kevin T. Draiss Kate Backel, Travis Laboratory Jolanda Verhoef And Students Adbulwahed Zainel, MD (2010) BS, MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin Animal Technician: 2009 Leadership Program, Emily Bick, Appleton Laboratory 2010 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar, AAS, SUNY Agricultural and Technical Mendez Laboratory 2009: Coonrod Laboratory Administrative Support College at Delhi; BS, Cornell University; David Byun, Mendez Laboratory AALAS accreditation Hans Winkler Jennifer Cassano, Antczak Laboratory 2009 Leadership Program, Nick Ledesma (2009) Part-Time / Casual Assistants Jennifer L. Benson Rotating Graduate Student, Appleton Development Assistant Shannon D. Kellogg Parrish Laboratory Shirley Cheng, Appleton Laboratory Animal Technician: Laboratory Caleb Chan BS, Temple University Jasmine Chiang, Mendez Laboratory 2010 Leadership Program, AALAS accreditation Summer 2010: Dr. Laura Manna (2009) Lucas Dawson, Appleton Laboratory McGregor Offi ce Anita S. Hesser Visiting Scholar, Universita. di Napoli Assistant to the Director (7/09-); Julie D. Reynolds Emily Ames Marine deMarcken, Antczak Laboratory Federico II, Napoli, Italy, Shelagh M. Johnston Administrative Assistant and Animal Technician: 2010 Leadership Program, Mendez Laboratory Administrative Assistant, Assistant Network Administrator: AALAS accreditation Amanda Fischer, Parker Laboratory Coonrod Laboratory Parrish Laboratory AS, SUNY Empire State College Emily J. Silvela Swapna Mohan (2009) Heike Bruer Eliese Friedel, Mendez Laboratory Animal Technician: Rotating Graduate Student, Travis Susan E. Pearce-Kelling Laurie A. Lychalk (-6/09) 2010 Leadership Program, BS, Cornell University Joseph Graterol, Parker Laboratory Laboratory Research Support Specialist, Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs: Coonrod Laboratory Acland Laboratory AAS, Tompkins Cortland Community Patricia Green (Honors thesis) Eric Strobel (2009) Scott M. Soprano Erin Tsi-jia Chu College Mendez Laboratory Rotating Graduate Student, Parrish Animal Technician: 2010 VIP Program, Coonrod Laboratory Cynthia Kwong Laboratory 2009 Leadership Program, Dawn M. Milbyer (-7/09) AAS, Finger Lakes Community College Matthew Hints, Parrish Laboratory Lindsay Goodale McGregor Offi ce Assistant to the Director: Jonathan R. Wood (-4/09) 2010 Havemeyer Summer Fellow, Mei Jin, Coonrod Laboratory Dr. George Theodoropoulos (2009) AAS, Manchester Community College Sabbatical visitor, Associate Animal Technician: Antczak Laboratory Natalie Johnson, Parrish Laboratory Svetlana V. Temnykh Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, Research Scientist, Acland Laboratory Dorothy K. Scorelle AAS, Finger Lakes Community College; AALAS accreditation Samantha Hodgkins Jason Kaelber, Parrish Laboratory Agricultural University, Athens, Greece, Administrative Assistant: 2010 Leadership Program, Kathleen Williams Natalie Katchmar, Parker Laboratory Appleton Laboratory BS, SUNY College at New Paltz Jackie L. Wright Parker Laboratory Administrative Assistant, Vivarium Supervisor: Victor Tse (2009) McGregor Offi ce Susan M. Williams Na Young Kim AAS, SUNY College of Technology Kate Huggler Rotating Graduate Student, Offi ce Receptionist/Administrative Patricia Wolkmer at Delhi; BS, Syracuse University; 2010 VIP Program, Antczak Laboratory Volunteer, Appleton Laboratory Parrish Laboratory Assistant Volunteer, Mendez Laboratory AALAS accreditation Marie Killerby Tyler Lillie, Parrish Laboratory Maintenance And Grounds 2010 Leadership Program, Shana Mintz, Meyers-Wallen Laboratory Veterinary Students Parrish Laboratory Byung Joo (Justin) Nahm David H. Edwards, Jr. Anne Kimmerlein Maintenance Mechanic John P. Loftus (2009-2010) Mendez Laboratory Bliss Laboratory 2010 Leadership Program, Mendez Laboratory Alicia Ortega, Parrish Laboratory Russell F. Haus Leigh MacAyeal (2009) Maintenance Mechanic Parrish Laboratory Andrea Lopez-Cepero Christian Owusu, Mendez Laboratory 2010 Leadership Alliance Program, Joy Tseng, Antczak Laboratory Carl J. Hazen (-6/09) Summer 2009: Parker Laboratory Head Custodian Emily van den Blink,Coonrod Laboratory Tamara Maehr Wayne C. Weldner Mackenzie Adams 2010 VIP Program, Appleton Laboratory Ichih Candy Wu, Parrish Laboratory 2009 Havemeyer Fellow, Custodian Bobby Yu, Parrish Laboratory Antczak Laboratory Ravee Padte 2010 Leadership Program, Dana Anchassi Acland Laboratory 2009 Hughes Scholar, from Qatar, Parker Laboratory

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