ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 ANIMALTRACKS

Cats in crisis Get ready! The Walk for Animals is May 1 Tales of a happy camper In the "Wright" place AHS Board contents a message from Janelle Dixon of Directors

The Animal Humane Society is the leading animal In this issue we once again open the doors to the cat overpopula- Nic Pifer - Chair welfare organization in the Upper Midwest dedicated tion issue being faced in communities across Minnesota and Cyndi Lesher - Vice Chair to engaging and serving local and regional communi- throughout the United States. This is not the first time we’ve writ- Jeff Ament - Treasurer ties of people and animals. Our mission is to engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to ten about the crisis, and it won’t be the last. However, if we con- Teresa Morrow - Secretary serve more animals. tinue to build awareness and take measures to correct it together, Through comprehensive programs and services, the we will soon begin to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Scott Aebischer Animal Humane Society provides resources that com- homeless felines found in our local communities each year. Dr. Ed Clausman, DVM passionately serve all the stages of an animal’s life. In the article, we pose the question, “Why are there so many cats Barb Colombo As a private non-profit organization, we receive no without a home and why aren’t we doing more to help them?” One Kerry D’Amato federal, state or government funding and rely totally definitive answer is that cats are perceived as second class citizens in Lisa Goodman on private donations, merchandise sales and Dean Hedstrom adoption fees. our communities. They are viewed and treated differently in so many ways—ways that contribute to the crisis we face as a community. Don Jacobsen Sheila Kennedy 6 Consider the way we approach bringing a cat into our home. It’s James Lane ANIMALTRACKS different from the way we choose to get a dog. It is most often by Linda Lee SPRING/SUMMER 2010 happenstance—a friend’s cat accidentally has a litter of kittens and Murphy McKee we take one; an ad in the paper for free kittens draws our attention and we bring one home; a stray wonders Lia Melrose Circulation: 60,000 into our yard and three months later is sleeping in our bed every night. We get a cat with little forethought Writers: Josie Brickley, Tracie Jacobson, Dr. Ned Patterson, DVM Lori-Anne Williams or planning. Wayne Popham Editors: Laurie Brickley and Tracie Jacobson When it comes to dogs, we put forth great effort. We deliberate whether we have enough time, what size Boyd Ratchye Design: Mike Tincher, T DESIGN would be best, which breeds don’t shed and so on. We spend hours researching breeds, visiting online post- Damon Schramm Photography: Mandy Ashby, Sara Beth Photography, Matthew Harthan, Mike Kubes, ings of adoptable animals, talking to our friends and family about the decision—months can pass and then Kristi Skordahl Krista Erin Nelson, Pic'n Paw Photography, we make a purposeful choice about exactly which dog we will make a member of our family. Carolyn Smith Tom Sadowski, Laurie Schneider Once the dogs are in our homes the disparity continues: Dr. Robert Washabau, VMD Janelle Dixon – CEO/President 10 • Cities require that dogs be licensed, but not cats. Animal Tracks is published in April and October. • Dogs are microchipped and get a collar and ID tags; cats are more than likely to not receive these. • Dogs let outside are supervised and kept on a leash or in a fenced yard; cats are let out to roam freely. • Dogs are more likely to receive regular veterinary care, including annual examinations and vaccinations; cats are much less likely to get the same care. • Dogs are more likely to be spayed or neutered; cats are less likely to receive the important surgery and contribute more significantly to the overpopulation problem. on the cover • Stray dogs are more likely to be claimed than stray cats and have a higher rate of return to their owners. Photo by Krista Erin Nelson Although cats are loved and adored in homes across the country, we continue to see the above trends every- More than 70 cats per day arrive at the Animal where. These trends and behaviors which lead to overcrowding in shelters threaten the very lives of the ani- Humane Society between May and October each year. You can help. Read “Cats in Crisis: Why so many are 20 mals we love. Sadly, there are more cats surrendered to shelters annually than there are families willing to adopt them. homeless and how we can help them” to learn more. 3 A message from Janelle Dixon 4 Locations, hours and services This is a community problem and you can be part of the solution. We need to work together to change current trends and behaviors to provide a better quality of life for felines and reduce the number entering 6 Petcetera shelters each year. Please read “Cats in crisis: Why so many are homeless and how we can help them” to 8 A happy camper remembers learn more. The Animal Humane Society is a member of 10 Cats in crisis Pet Shelters Across America, a consortium of humane organizations throughout the 16 AHS Walk for Animals 2010 country that raise funds to care for animals in local shelters. 18 Walking the talk 20 Adopter profile The Animal Humane Society is a founding 22 Ways you can help member of the Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare (MnPAW) a coalition of 24 Memorials, tributes and honorariums animal welfare organizations in Minnesota Janelle Dixon, CEO/President committed to finding a home for every 29 Calendar of events healthy and treatable companion animal in Minnesota.

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BUFFALO FACILITY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ADOPTION BIRTHDAY PARTIES 4375 Hwy. 55 S.E. Incoming Animals: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Let an animal choose you! Cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs Have your birthday party at an AHS location and invite up to 15 guests. Buffalo, MN 55313 Adoption Center: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and small critters are available for adoption at our five locations. Call (763) 489-2220 for more information. (763) 390-3647 View the animals available today at www.animalhumanesociety.org. Pet adoption and surrender, memorial garden, microchip SATURDAY WILDLIFE REHABILITATION and nail clinics, pet loss services, retail area, shelter tours, Incoming Animals and Adoption Center: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SURRENDER Injured and orphaned wildlife are treated at our Golden Valley location. youth programs SUNDAY No animal is ever turned away at any of our five open admission locations For information call (763)-489-2223 or visit Incoming Animals and Adoption Center: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. where we provide safe refuge for thousands of animals each year. www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/wildliferescue. COON RAPIDS FACILITY Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/surrendering. 1411 Main St. N.W. Closed Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. LOST AND FOUND PETS Coon Rapids, MN 55448 PET BOARDING We offer a lost and found online bulletin board for you to post missing or (763) 862-4030 We offer two options for pet boarding. Our facility in Golden Valley found pets. Also, review stray animals in our care at our facilities at Pet adoption and surrender, dog training, microchip and nail clinics, pet loss services, retail area, shelter tours, contact (763) 489-2222 and Now Boarding near the Minneapolis-St. Paul www.animalhumanesociety.org/lostandfound. Airport (612) 454-4850. youth programs MAIN PHONE NUMBER BEHAVIOR HELPLINE (763) 522-4325 PET TRAINING Have a question regarding your pet? Call our helpline at (763) 489-2202. GOLDEN VALLEY FACILITY We speak fluent animal. More than 40 classes are offered weekly at our 845 Meadow Ln. N. WEBSITE Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, Woodbury and Now Boarding locations. ONLINE LIBRARY Golden Valley, MN 55422 www.animalhumanesociety.org Visit our online library for help with pet training and behavior at (763) 522-4325 Check out www.animalhumanesociety.org/training Pet adoption and surrender, dog playgroups, microchip and or call (763) 489-2217. www.animalhumanesociety.org/training/library. nail clinics, pet boarding, pet training, retail area, shelter THERAPY ANIMALS tours, wildlife rescue, youth programs PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES Purina One dog and cat foods and treats as well as Tidy Cat litter, Animal Ambassadors, AHS’s animal-assisted therapy teams visit hospitals, ST. PAUL FACILITY collars, leashes, toys and grooming supplies are available at our five schools and nursing homes. For more information call (763) 489-2220. 1115 Beulah Ln. adoption centers. Used goods are for sale in our Golden Valley TOURS St. Paul, MN 55108 Boarding lobby. Tours of our facilities are available to students or other groups by ap- (651) 645-7387 Pet adoption and surrender, microchip and nail clinics, HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS pointment. Maximum group size is determined by location. Golden Valley pet loss services, retail area, shelter tours, youth programs Our humane agents work with law enforce- also offers evening volunteer-led tours on the first and third Wednesday ment and respond to thousands of reports of of the month by appointment. To schedule a tour at any of our locations WOODBURY FACILITY animal neglect and cruelty each year. Visit call the AHS Education department at (763) 489-2220. 9785 Hudson Rd. www.animalhumanesociety.org/prevention. PET LOSS Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 730-6008 YOUTH PROGRAMS Humane euthanasia and cremation services are offered. Call (763) 489- Pet adoption and surrender, dog training, microchip and From Unleashed Summer Camp to PetSet Youth Club 2203 or visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/lossofpet. nail clinics, pet loss services, shelter tours, retail area, and our extensive programs in the classrooms, there is a Pet loss support groups are offered on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. youth programs lot for kids at AHS. Call (763) 489-2220 or visit in Golden Valley. www.animalhumanesociety.org/services /youth. NOW BOARDING MEMORIAL GARDEN 6002 28th Ave. S. MICRO CHIP AND NAIL CLINICS Visit the peaceful perennial garden at our Buffalo location where Minneapolis, MN 55450 Microchip and nail trim clinics are offered at our past pets are honored with memorial plaques throughout the garden. (612) 454-4850 locations. Check our website for specific times. For more information visit the www.nowboardingpets.com www.animalhumanesociety.org/services/lossofpet. Pet boarding, grooming and dog training

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PetSet Youth Club Puppy and Kitten Mill Bill (S.F. On Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 7/H.F. 253), that will provide li- p.m., companion animals from Animal Humane censing and inspections of dog Society and other MnPAW organizations will be and cat breeding facilities in the at the Como Zoo to meet you! Stop by and meet state of Minnesota. AHS contin- your new best friend—perhaps a sweet and Embark on a fine dining journey to help animals ues to investigate cases of neglect and cruelty found in inhumane breeding facilities. gentle golden retriever or a cute and cuddly In early January, Animal Humane Society’s Humane Agent Keith Streff was called in by authorities tabby cat. In its 12th year, the Animal Humane Society’s annual Fall Wine Dinner will once again be held at to assist in ceasing operations of a commercial breeding facility in a rural Minnesota county. The The event is sponsored by Pedigree. For more The Saint Paul Hotel. On Friday, November 5, join us for this epicurean journey through six courses call came in after authorities there responded to three different calls about the operation. information, call (763) 487-8229. prepared by some of the best chefs the Twin Cities have to offer. Each dish will be paired with wine At this facility, a large number of dogs of various breeds were found living in deplorable conditions. selected by Ray Zemke of The Cellars Wines & Spirits. They were not being provided with exercise and experienced little to no human contact leaving Young people in grades 5–8 and 9–12 will gain Funds raised at the event, including the live auction portion of the evening, support the programs, them unsocialized and scared of the outside world. Streff covinced the owners to surrender the an understanding of animal welfare through services and animals of Animal Humane Society. Seating is limited. Please make your reservations animals into the care of Animal Humane Society to ensure they would be provided a safe and healthy discussions with experts and projects that early to guarantee your seat at this premier Twin Cities event. For reservations, call (763) 432- environment. He and others from Animal Humane Society rescued 51 dogs from the facility. benefit animals in our communities. It is also a 4842 or email [email protected]. way to develop volunteer and service skills. Reg- Animal Humane Society staff worked tirelessly to get the animals into new homes. Within weeks, istration is open and students can start at any they were available for adoption at AHS or with Minnesota Partnership for Animal Welfare time. See upcoming PetSet dates at www.ani- (MnPAW) partners for special treatment and care. malhumanesociety.org/petsetyouthclub or call Double the Love is back the Animal Humane Society Education team at In 2009, Animal Humane Society launched a new program called Double the Love. The program (763) 489-2220. was developed to help cats find a new home during the busy summer months when more than 70 cats come into AHS facilities each day. Such a success, Double the Love is back this year and Whisker Whirl moves to new digs, new time of year will now be an ongoing program of the organization. Save the date and tell your friends—the next Whisker Whirl will be held at The Depot in Downtown Customers can adopt one cat at the regular adoption fee with the fee waived for the second cat. Minneapolis on Saturday, February 19, 2011! The first feline can be a cat or kitten of any age with the second cat being one year of age or older. The best news is, you don’t have to leave your best friend behind—this is still the only gala in town Double the Love is one way potential adopters can help Animal Humane Society overcome the cat where you can party with your pup. Winter is the perfect time to have a fun reason to get out and overpopulation crisis that exists in our communities. By bringing two cats home, you not only bring mingle with your dog and fellow animal lovers. We’ll provide everything you need to make the most a companion home for your new pet, you also create an of your evening… a gourmet meal for you and your dog, experienced dog sitters and plenty of fun opportunity for two other homeless felines to be for everyone. You won’t want to miss it. placed in the adoption centers so they can find Don’t have a canine friend? No worries! If you love animals, you belong at Whisker Whirl. We prom- Birthday parties new homes too. ise you a memorable evening and your support will help provide for animals in need. For more in- Your animal-loving child can party like an animal formation, please call (763) 432-4842 or email [email protected]. For more information on the need for Double at Animal Humane Society on his/her birthday. the Love, please read “Cats in Crisis” in this AHS birthday parties include a shelter tour, issue of Animal Tracks. educational activities, animal-themed games and crafts and a visit from a special animal guest. Participants may also make a toy or other item to donate to a shelter animal. Parties can be scheduled for ages 6+ at any AHS location four to six weeks in advance of your party animal’s special day. Call (763) 489-2220 for more information.

6 • ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org • ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 • 7 Unleash your child’s love of animals

Unleash the inner veterinarian, the wildlife advocate and the animal What I did on my last imagination in every kid. At the Animal Humane Society, we believe that putting the “humane” in “humane society” starts early and lasts summer vacation a lifetime. Unleashed is an animal-themed summer day camp at the Animal A happy camper remembers Humane Society’s five locations. There are sessions for students in grades 3-5, 5-7 By Josie Brickley Day 3 – Wednesday and 8-12 July 20, 2009 Today we went to a cool nature place where we saw dogs, German Josie’s top 10 things at Unleashed Unleashed campers spend a full week immersed in animal learning Shepherds mixed with wolves, huskies mixed with wolves, wolves, coy- Hi I’m Josie. I’m 9 years old and this is my second 1. The animals of course! and fun. Each week includes animal-related educational activities, otes, bears, skunks, and all these other cool animals. We got to see an 2. All of the different activities we get to do animal interactions, visits from special guests, adventurous field year at Animal Humane Society animal camp. I live owl close up it was so cool. Sometimes the mom wolves or coyotes are 3. Learning stuff about animals that I didn’t know trips and more. Each camp is led by one of the Animal Humane in Indiana but come for the camp because it’s so starting to be bad mothers and stalking them so they have to put them 4. Field trips Society’s professional humane educators. in different cages, then they let German Shepherds come in and be like fun and I get to know more about animals which is so 5. Seeing all the places at the Animal Humane Society where a mother. The other thing the dogs do is they run up and get the wolves great. The first day of camp is the craziest. Everyone other people can’t go and learning about it all and coyotes exercised. Then we came back to the shelter and ate lunch is getting to know each other and there’s a lot of stuff 6. Crafts and making things Registration for summer camps is now underway! while watching a movie abut mischievous animals. Then we did a craft to do. You get a water bottle and a bag and a t-shirt. 7. Walking the dogs For a full schedule and online registration and went outside to play. After that we did a critter clue and then 8. Silliness visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/unleashed It’s so much fun doing what you love and meeting went home. new friends. 9. There are nice people there or call (763) 489-2220. Day 4 – Thursday 10. Playing with the animals Today we went to the zoo. We saw a lot of animals. There was a speech Day 1 – Monday about animals that we went to see. Then we went to a show about a seal. Full-day camps: Run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Today was the first day of camp. I got to meet new friends and make It was time to go back so everyone got all their stuff and we left. When Registration fee for full-day camps is $300. crafts. It was so much fun playing with the animals. Our camp teachers we got back to the shelter it was time for lunch. After that we made a Josie Brickley is in fourth grade and lives in Valparaiso, Indiana Half-day camps : (offered only for some sessions for grades 3-5) told us so much about them and tips about taking care of your pets. We craft. We got to have our pictures taken with animals at the shelter. where she attends Jackson Elementary School. She lives with a Run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 to 4:00 played all these fun games like frogger and lots more. We went to two Later we played a game where you pick a category and answer a question goldendoodle named April, a reptile named Spike, two fishes, p.m. Registration fee for half-day camps is $150. Half day camps parks and had lunch. Earlier that morning we had a snack we also had a to get points, my team came in second. After that we made tie-die Pumpkin and Orange Crush, and two frogs, Mina and Pina. do not include field trips. snack after lunch. Later we did a critter clue every time you answer it bandanas. Then it was time to go home so we got our stuff and left. Your camper’s registration fee includes: Five full days of camp, right you enter your name in a drawing for prizes. Then it was time to Day 5 – Friday plus all field trips (full-day camps only) and materials, including a go home. Today was the last day of camp. Everyone was so sad to be leaving each T-shirt, water bottle, string backpack, and snacks. Campers are Day 2 – Tuesday other. We had Dog Day today. We got to walk the dogs and play with them. required to bring a bag lunch each day. Today was the second day of camp. We went on a field trip to a farm After that we went to the park. Then we played a game where you find Please note: While shelter animals are an important part of where there were cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, bulls, horses, dogs, cats, your color and once you’ve collected all seven of them you put them into Unleashed, time in our adoption center is very limited and closely and all these different kinds of beautiful birds. It was so much fun. We a word. Then we went back to make dog treats, it was so much fun. Later monitored. Students will have daily opportunities for contact with also made bird seed feeders and rabbits. Then we walked to the park to we had lunch and watched a movie. Then we played bingo. After that we a variety of animals, including shelter animals and visiting guests, play. The teachers showed us how to play a really fun game. It’s where made puppy chow, it’s for people with chocolate. Did you know you have but should not expect to spend significant amounts of time with you either get a spoon, tweezers, scissors and clothes pins then you to be careful with chocolate and dogs? It is poison to them. Then we made animals waiting for adoption. had to get different objects into your cup using only the spoon, tweez- picture frames so we could put our picture with an animal we picked to ers, scissors, and clothes pins. Then we did critter clues and then get a picture with in the frame. I picked a rabbit named Bailey she was went home. really nice. I wish I could convince To watch Josie’s experience at Unleashed my mom to let me take her home. view video online at After that we all got our picture www.animalhumanesociety.org/ATSpring10. taken together and said goodbye and then it was time to leave. Thanks for reading. Can’t wait for next year!

Its not all cats and dogs at Unleashed Bandana Day at Unleashed

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By Tracie Jacobson In the fall of 1998, a small orange and white kitten emerged Most cats aren’t given the opportunity to walk so effortlessly into good for- from the woods lining the northern edge of an established tune. For years, cats like Moose have been coming out of the woodwork, Minnesota farm. Despite being so small he could fit into a coffee roaming our communities and filling shelters across the country one after cup, he made his way into the barn and latched on to a mother another. And although they’re met at the shelter door with care and con- cat as she nursed her recently born litter of kittens. He became cern, these cats face two cumbersome hurdles—they are viewed with a lim- just another one of her offspring. ited perceived value in our communities and there are thousands upon thousands of felines competing for a limited number of homes. Days later, a young college student arrived at the farm. She Cats in Crisis Some people may question if cats are truly seen with lesser value after was interested in taking home one of the kittens mentioned in experiences they have with those who hold cats in a higher regard. Not an ad the farm family had run in the local newspaper. As she was unlike dog lovers, if you talk to any cat lover you’ll be provided with a front invited to meet the kittens, her eyes immediately went to the row seat to tales of intelligence, kindness and even hilarity about their diminutive orange and white feline. His size was a stark contrast feline. Tales providing evidence that a cat makes a good pet. to that of the kittens who had already welcomed him into the Considering the results of a survey of pet owners conducted by the Hu- fold. She picked up the petite and fragile kitten and knew he mane Society of the United States from 2007 to 2008 may also leave one was the one. to question if cats face those hurdles. The survey shows that although Why so many are homeless Hours later and back at the apartment she shared with her more households have dogs, there are more cats in homes across the best friend from high school, she considered what she would country—88 million compared to 75 million dogs. But the reality is there name the new family member. Days were spent and countless are still millions of other cats in need of homes. titles considered until her friend suggested giving the kitten a “We are experiencing a crisis in the United States that very few people and how we can help them name to counter his small stature, something big. The tiny kitten outside of animal welfare are aware of,” says Janelle Dixon, president and who emerged from the woods seemingly out of nowhere was CEO of Animal Humane Society. “Cats are being born at such an incredible fondly named Moose. rate each year that all five of our facilities struggle to keep up—and we’re just one organization of thousands in this country overwhelmed by the cat overpopulation crisis.”

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300 Why are there so many cats without Kitten Intake• Puppy Intake• 200 a home and why aren’t we doing 100 more to help them? JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC A look at cats by the numbers at Animal Humane Society in 2009 33,625 Companion animals cared for in 2009 20,873 Cats cared for at its five facilities, or 62% of all companion animals 8,626 AHS felines that received spay/neuter surgery at AHS Felines spayed/neutered for AHS animal Barbara Carr, executive director of the Erie County Society for the Preven- 70 cats per day arrive at Animal Humane Society’s doors—and that is just are brought in by owners because a lifestyle change no longer accom- 1,689 welfare partners tion of Cruelty to Animals (ECSPCA) in New York and a 25-year veteran in one animal welfare organization of hundreds in the state. modates a feline. Felines (5,863 adult cats and 4,550 kittens) animal welfare, agrees. “We have to come out of the closet about cats… Kitten season has historically resulted in a surge of cats and kittens “Kitten season is overwhelming, crowded and very hectic. I can be examin- 10,413 arrived at AHS doors during kitten season and get people talking nationally about them. There is a mass problem beginning in May and continuing to October, but that period is lengthen- ing one cat and there will be 10 or more waiting for me with more coming between May 1 and September 30, 2009 and we have to create a solution and follow it.” ing year after year. Laura Johnson, the founder of the Stray Cat Rescue in one after the other on the other side of the exam room door,” explains An alarming statistic provided by Spay USA gives a better understanding Association of Minnesota, says they were still taking in litters of kittens at Christa Raymond, a lead veterinary technician Animal Humane Society’s 70 per day Cats arriving at Animal Humane Society of what cats in this country are facing: Each day 10,000 children and Thanksgiving last year, something of a rarity in years past. She believes Coon Rapids facility. “It’s never-ending and it affects the cats. They pick up during kitten season 42,000 kittens are born in the U.S. When we consider that 88 million cats the reason for the extended season goes back to people letting their cats on the stress we feel.” already have homes and millions more are waiting for one, we, as a com- outside—cats that haven’t been spayed or neutered. Another person on the front lines of the issue is Kit Belcher, executive di- munity, need to ask ourselves: Why are there so many cats without a “It’s shocking the number of house cats abandoned outside,” she says. rector of Beltrami Humane Society in Bemidji, Minn. “We are always telling home and why aren’t we doing more to help them? “There are just so many, which contributes to them being undervalued.” people about spay/neuter. The responsibility starts the day the animal is A common consensus is that we’ve been conditioned to value cats less. The flood of cats arriving at shelters takes a toll on the cats and the born, but many don’t accept the responsibility. When they decide they “Growing up, the culture was different,” says Kathie Johnson, director of people caring for them. The stress of being housed with hundreds of don’t want the pet anymore, they take it for a ride and leave it out in the veterinary services at Animal Humane Society. “A lot of people saw cats as other animals can wear down any healthy animal, especially during kit- country, only contributing to pet overpopulation.” disposable. They were unsterilized and allowed to run around outdoors. ten season. Add to that the extended period of time cats spend in shel- We as a community need to change old habits. The way people acquire There was an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to having them. For ters—again caused by the number of homeless cats far exceeding cats—often “free to a good home”—and the fact that an incredible number many people, that hasn’t changed.” adoptions—and they become susceptible to illness such as upper of cats are available contributes to this “disposable” mentality. This view has led to family cats disappearing, being injured and often- respiratory infections and even depression. When it comes to dogs, we are diligent and purposeful in the animal we times losing their lives due to severe weather, wildlife attacks or being hit If you walk into any examination room at Animal Humane Society’s five select. We research different types of breeds and plan for when the ani- by a car. It also leads to millions of cats and unwanted litters of kittens facilities in the summer months, you’ll gain a visual understanding of the mal will be in our home. With cats it is different. There is very little plan- being cared for in shelters. crisis our communities face. Shelves lining the walls of the room are filled ning or intent. Carr of the ECSPCA found in a survey that 67% of cat Animal welfare organizations in both rural and urban Minnesota are re- with cats and kittens in receiving kennels—an older male cat recently owners never planned to get the cat they have today. plete with cats and kittens, almost throughout the entire year. However, brought in from the summer heat, a mother cat already in labor and “If you want to make an analogy, you can compare the way we bring dogs there is one time of year, known as “kitten season,” where an average of another who just gave birth to a litter of eight; some are strays, many into our homes to the way we purchase a new television,” explains Dixon

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12 • ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 • www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org • ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 • 13 Cats in Crisis how to help Continued from previous page. We’re in this together How you can help reduce cat overpopulation It’s going to take all of us working together to solve the cat overpopu- lation issue. You can help by doing any one of the following—and ask- ing your friends and family to do the same! Adopt a cat—Providing a home to a cat from AHS will help more than just that one cat. It also provides another homeless cat the opportunity to find a new home. Cats love to have a playmate at home and Double the Love is a great opportunity to help a cat in need and bring home his best friend too. When customers adopt one cat at the regular adoption fee, the fee for a second at Animal Humane Society. “We research and select the model that best “The approach involves moving beyond the status quo,” says Dixon. “We cat will be waived. fits our desires, but cats are different. Cats are the DVD we pick up on the There is a disparity between need to do things differently to provide enriched living environments for Millions of cats find themselves at animal shelters around the way out the door with little forethought or consideration.” the number of cats being brought the animals and improve the way they move through the different areas country each year; nearly 21,000 of those cats find themselves at Looking at how we regard dogs today in Minneapolis-St. Paul, it’s sur- of care at our facilities. Making these improvements will ensure high AHS. Double the Love and help them find their way home. prising that we once had an overpopulation issue with dogs. Now we to Animal Humane Society and quality care and reduce the length of stay for animals in the shelter— Adopting a cat helps all of the animals at AHS. ultimately reducing euthanasia.” spay and neuter dogs to make them better household pets, but more the number of adopters Spay or neuter—Spaying or neutering your cat is critical to intentionally we do it to prevent that first mistake litter. We have man- Animal Humane Society enlisted the help of nationally-renowned animal reducing the number of cats and kittens flooding animal shelters and aged the population of dogs so well that with leash and licensing laws, taking cats home. welfare and shelter medicine experts from the University of California– rescues throughout the state each year. According to Spay USA, one ample opportunities for dog training, and a long list of dog parks, there Davis to advise them and examine all of the ways in which they care for unspayed female, her unsterilized mate and all of their offspring can are now far fewer dogs surrendered to shelters or turned loose to fend tions of People & Animals,” nearly 70% of unwanted cat litters are born to animals—from intake to animal housing to medical treatments and the produce 11,801 kittens in just five years! for themselves. As a result, Animal Humane Society is able to help a mother cat who ultimately gets sterilized—evidence that if more cats different ways the animals’ lives can be enriched in the shelter. Animal other communities still facing dog overpopulation. Dogs from other are sterilized before they’re able to reproduce our communities would see Humane Society board members, staff and volunteers are filled with hope Microchip and ID—Many of the cats that make their way to shel- Minnesota communities and from shelters as far away as Oklahoma are a dramatic reduction of felines living as strays and in shelter facilities. for what these changes will mean for animals that come into their care in ters are strays. They don’t make their way home again because they being transported to AHS to find homes. the future. weren’t identifiable. Increase your cat’s chances of returning home Minnesota is one of only a few states that make it difficult for shelters to by having him or her microchipped and identified with an ID tag and We can get to the same place for cats. “We need to encourage our cities to offer sterilization services to the communities they serve. “Until subsi- But that is just one piece of the puzzle toward helping these felines in collar. AHS offers low-cost microchip clinics at each of its locations require and enforce cat ordinances and everyone in the community needs dized sterilization programs are developed for the public, our communi- crisis. “We need to work together,” explains Dixon. “It’s not just an Animal every month. to provide an ID tag and collar for their cats or have them microchipped,” ties won’t see a reduction of felines that are feral, living as strays or in Humane Society or rescue group problem. It’s a community problem and explains Kathie Johnson. “We also need to encourage everyone we know to shelter facilities,” explains Dixon. “In the meantime, Animal Humane Soci- it’s going to take all of us to help them.” Keep them safe indoors—Despite popular belief, cats can be have their cats sterilized, but most importantly, we need to be able to pro- ety has started development of a low-cost spay/neuter program for the happy indoors. Keeping your cats inside removes them from the dan- vide affordable spay/neuter services to people in our state.” public and we’ll continue to sterilize every animal available for adoption.” gers of traffic, other animals and those who don’t have their best Tracie Jacobson is on the staff at the Animal Humane Society. She In 2009, more than 8,600 felines underwent the procedure at AHS facili- interest at heart. The success of the ECSPCA of New York is proof that providing affordable and her husband have two pets: a relaxed 11-year-old cat named spay/neuter services to the public works. Over the last 13 years the or- ties and in mobile services units. Turn to AHS before you surrender your cat—At AHS, we’re Moose and Kate, a happy two-year-old boxer mix adopted from the here for all the stages of your cat’s life. We offer a variety of services ganization has made a concerted effort to tame the cat overpopulation Despite its efforts and those of so many others, unwanted litters of kit- Animal Humane Society. crisis in their area, in one of the poorest economic areas in the country. tens and stray cats continue to leave the local community in a perpetual from our Behavior Helpline to therapy animal classes that can help They concentrated their efforts on sterilizing each animal adopted from cat crisis. Animal Humane Society recognizes that change doesn’t happen you live a happier, healthier life with your cat. their facilities and providing subsidized spay/neuter to their community. overnight and is taking measures to ensure the health and happiness of To learn more about Cat Overpopulation “We looked at fixing overpopulation as finding the solution to a math every animal in its care. watch video online at problem,” says Carr. “We determined how many spay/neuter surgeries we In March 2009, AHS launched Bound for Home, a multi-year initiative de- www.animalhumanesociety.org/ATSpring10. had to do to get to zero population growth. It took some time but it has signed to provide better care to animals in its facilities and to move ani- now been 19 months since we had to euthanize a healthy cat.” mals more quickly through the shelter. The goal of the initiative is to According to Companion Animal Demographics and Sterilization Status ensure that all healthy and treatable animals that come through its doors a study printed in “Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of The Interac- are placed with caring families.

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Jeff Passolt — FOX 9 News BT — Cities 97 “I participate each year because it's just fun being part of "Not only do we raise some serious money for the Animal Humane Society, what has really become a spectacle…the variety of pets, but the annual Walk for Animals is also a great social event for both me people and activities…and it's all to support a great cause!” and my dogs. Although people react strangely when I try to sniff a behind or two along the way, the dogs seem to get away with anything! When Tom Butler — FOX 9 News comparing species... life can be kinda' unfair." “My girls and wife and I love the Walk for Animals! It’s always great to get outside with fellow animal lovers to help bring Lee Valsvik — Cities 97 the focus on pets that need homes.” “I walk for so many reasons. I walk for my own pets, but I also walk to stop animal abuse and I walk for the pets who M.A. Rosko — FOX 9 News need a good, safe home.” “If you want to know how much Twin Citians love their animals, just go to the Walk. The endless variety of large and small Deb Hopp — Mpls. St. Paul Magazine dogs, cats, lizards, birds, bunnies—even a pony—remind you “At Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, we love telling our readers that many of us rely on our animals for love and companionship. I can’t about all the good stuff in the Twins Cities, and that certainly help but think that for every pet you see there, there are a dozen you includes the Walk for Animals. It’s a feel-good event for a don’t see who are abused or homeless. And that’s why we walk.” wonderful cause that puts a big, happy smile on the face of everyone who joins in the fun. Congratulations. We want everyone involved to know we Juli Jay — FOX 9 News are honored to be a small part of such a huge success.” “Each year, the Animal Humane Society takes in a mind- boggling tens of thousands of animals—sometimes from PJ — Radio Disney extremely bad situations and conditions—and literally nurses “On a personal level, I love the Animal Humane Society’s them back to health while seeking to place them in good adoptive homes Walk for Animals because I’ve rescued dogs from AHS and with their new forever family. It simply cannot be done without the think it’s a great cause! As a representative from Radio support of animal lovers like me and you. I guarantee there is something Disney it gives us a chance to connect with our target audience. And for everyone.” it’s very rewarding to meet the families that come out and make the event special!”

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Kristi Ronallo and Ska-zi the Walk for Animals The reason that I do the Walk for Animals and bring a friend with me is for those loving faces and soulful eyes. When you look deep into their eyes you can see the hope and intelligence in them. The animals need The main reason we walk is for our grandmother. Her love and compassion our help. We are a voice for those who cannot speak words and I take for animals was inspiring. She fed outdoor animals to help them get that with me every day. As long as my feet will carry me, I will partici- through the cold Minnesota winters and gave every one she could a warm pate in the Walk for Animals. I would double the walking distance if it and happy home. meant more donations for AHS. When she left us two years ago, she left a very generous donation to our — Kristi Ronallo & Ska-zi Steph Tjosvold and Violet annual Walk for Animals effort since she was so proud that we fundraise for this worthy cause and that we truly enjoy participating in it. We miss I walk for my dog Violet. She had an unfortunate past and arrived at her every day, but are proud to carry on her love and dedication to helping AHS with a few health issues, but we didn’t choose Violet—she chose us!! Last year was my first year raising money and participating in the Walk Dean LeDour and his bassett hound Maddie animals. It makes me proud to fundraise in her honor and to have our We adopted her from the Coon Rapids location in August 2008. She for Animals. I have always wanted to do something for animals in need and I didn't know where to start. When I heard about the Walk for Animals, I I do the Walk in honor of my basset hound Maddie who I adopted in former shelter kids by our side. was sitting, pressed against the cage door, tail wagging and eyes plead- Golden Valley. She brought me so much joy for almost 15 years and I — AmyLynn Eggers ing. She melted my heart. We asked to visit with her and when the knew right away that this was for me. I had a great time with the fundrais- ing process. The Animal Humane Society has come up with a unique website always feel her around me, especially during the event. To raise aware- volunteer brought her in to us she sat before me, tail wagging and put ness for AHS is the least I can do for all the great work they do. her head in my lap and looked up at me. Well, forget about it. She was that tracks your fundraising progress and also lets your sponsors know going home with us. where you are at with your progress. The walk itself was really fun! — Dean LeDour There are all the usual reasons: It’s a good cause, my love of animals Less than a year later with some patience and training she was walking — Barb Mikkelson and adopted pets, even exercise. The reasons I participate in the Walk to raise money for her fellow furry friends that are still waiting to be In the wake of the tragic death of my brother last April, I made a last- for Animals are endless. I have adopted much of my furry family from rescued and find a forever home. For two years I have taken my ferret, Moxy, to the Walk for Animals. I go AHS. These animals have brought me an immense amount of love and for several reasons: I have adopted several cats from AHS who became minute decision to fire up and go on for my second year at the Walk for joy and I want to give back to an organization that has made that — Steph Tjosvold and Violet very loving (and loved) members of my little family. Also, I do the Walk Animals. Reeling from his untimely death, I hadn't been sure if I could put love and joy a possibility. My dogs and I have been participating in this as a way to help AHS do what they do to help thousands of abandoned, one foot in front of the other. But my last-minute appeal started just days event for approximately 20 years!! It's a main event on the calendar neglected or otherwise homeless animals find new loving homes. When before the Walk began to reap rewards in just minutes. I sat before my year and a day of fun for all! Peeps and pets! I go on the Walk, I am inundated with people (and kids!) who are curi- computer screen in the first hours after sending my emails to receive one — Carrie Orr We have participated in the last three Walk for the Animals, raising over ous about ferrets. Moxy absolutely loves people and animals, and loves pledge after the next. In the midst of my misery, I was clapping with glee $1000 in each of our last two walks. We feel very strongly about a global all the attention he gets, and is a very good ferret ambassador. I also over the money rolling in. I wound up being one of your top fundraisers. need for the increased awareness of the terrible plight of the exorbitant love meeting and talking with all the people there and seeing all the Walking in honor of my late brother gave me new strength. I walked with numbers of animals. Donating to the AHS is one of the most productive and different animals they bring. one of his military coins, his obituary and a memorial card in my pocket. cost effective ways to ensure that at least a small portion of the suffering — Barbara Wiborg Walking alongside me and also raising funds were my daughter, animals of the world are finally receiving the attention that is so badly accompanied by our dog Tamber, my sister, and a close friend and her needed. We are extremely vocal about the goodness of the Animal Humane daughter who is best friends with my daughter. Society, for we will constantly be proponents of such a fine organization, As a group, we were determined and proud. dedicated to the well-being of our non-human friends. This year, I will again walk in memory of — Tony & Jennifer Szendrey SK1 Kurt D. Adelmann. — Carol Linders

To learn more about why folks walk watch video online at www.animalhumanesociety.org/ATSpring10 Barbara Wilborg’s ferret Moxy meeting some other Walkers

Carrie Orr and her team of walkers www.animalhumanesociety.org

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By Lori-Anne Williams Jacques and Hollie all grown up An alternative headline to this story could be: In 2006 they acquired a papillon puppy from a reputable breeder who When Cindy’s sister Shelly began looking for a dog, Cindy helped her by He had the same mannerisms and personality as Hollie. He immediately Separated at birth: Long lost littermates was leaving the business. The Wright family went to visit the puppies and looking at area rescue shelters and on Animal Humane Society’s website. jumped into Adam’s lap and it’s like he said ‘I’m coming with you, I am out find families, love and happiness! took pictures of the litter—one female and two males playing together. “Our whole family is into helping dogs and contributing in whatever way the door with you!’ I knew he was a member of Hollie’s family and that Amanda, who was looking for a small dog she could cuddle with fell in love we can,” Cindy explains. he’d soon be a member of ours.” And that part would be true. with the runt of the litter—the female who had crooked teeth and a loving As Cindy and Shelly searched the pictures of dogs at a shelter in south- Cindy says the decision to take in another dog is not one that they take The Wright family of La Crescent, Minn. includes Cindy and her husband demeanor. “We knew right away that she should be part of our family,” east Minnesota, up popped a picture of a male dog that looked very much lightly. “When there are so many dogs that have had a rough life and need Tom and their two children, daughter Amanda, 14, and son Adam, 19. Cindy remembers. “Amanda named her Hollie after a favorite teacher.” like the Wrights’ own papillion, Hollie. Very much. a home, it is a commitment we make very seriously—to give something There’s also five-year-old Benny, a golden retriever/shepherd mix, four- In the same year, the Wrights added to their family with Reggie, who had Cindy was curious, and wanted to know more. “I thought, ‘Could this be back and to be there for them the rest of their lives.” year-old Reggie, a shih tzu/poodle with special needs, and Eddie, a four- a brain injury from a rough birth, and Eddie, who also needed a safe Hollie’s brother?’” The Wrights decided to name him Jacques. Once home they introduced year-old goldendoodle, and of course their two papillons, Jacques and refuge. At this point Cindy was certain they were finished adopting and Although the Wrights were not interested in acquiring another dog, Cindy him gradually to each dog. At first Jacques was a bit nervous after having Hollie, who have a sweet story all their own. rescuing dogs. “We’ll continue to help out at area shelters, but enough!” couldn’t get the picture of that cute little guy out of her head. So she in- been moved several times in his life. When Jacques and Hollie were re- “We’re dog lovers,” says Cindy Wright of her family. Apparently so. she said. quired about him at the shelter. It turns out he had been surrendered a united, Hollie was a little hesitant, but that did not last. “I am not sure month before and his history indicated that he had two previous homes, they remember they are littermates but they do have a special bond and a both within an hour of the Wright home. deep fondness for each other,” Cindy says. “And it is like they are book- ends,” she explains. “They move the same way, they stand the same way.” Cindy knew then she had to meet this dog and see if he could really be Hollie’s brother. She pulled out the the pictures of Hollie with her litter- These days Hollie and Jacques are inseparable. She’s a bit more playful mates. One of the puppies looked very much like the photo of the shelter and assertive, he’s more of a lap dog, but they complement each other— dog. “It really struck me because papillons can look really different and playing and sleeping together and hanging out with the other dogs in the this one looked identical to Hollie,” says Cindy. family. The Wrights live out in the country so there is plenty of room for all of the dogs. When Cindy called the shelter to find out more information she was told that several dogs, including this papillon, had been moved to AHS where Five dogs may seem like a lot, but the Wrights knew Jacques had to be one he would have sterilization surgery and a chance of being adopted more of them. Cindy calls Jacques the “most personable, loving dog that I’ve quickly. Shelters throughout the Upper Midwest often rely on AHS to help ever seen.” To her, he needed to be a part of their family. “Shelter dogs al- Puppies Jacques and Hollie them when they have too many animals to care for. Some 3,100 animals ways have a special story. You don’t always know the whole story, but when came into AHS last year from overcrowded shelters. Although this papillon you can provide a good home there can be a happy ending. Plus it’s amaz- pup was now more than two hours away, that did not stop Cindy. ing what they can do for your life.” She contacted an adoption center staff member at AHS to seek more in- formation. “The person was so helpful,” Cindy says. “This dog had come in Lori-Anne Williams is a writer with a dog named Bailey who is a with 12 others from the Iowa shelter and she was able to provide me with two-year-old Pekinese/poodle mix. the birth month and approximate location of where the dog was born. She had gathered so much information for me and I was really impressed. We found out he had the same birth date and was from the same area as Hollie. We were even more certain he was her littermate.” The next day Cindy drove to Minneapolis. She wanted to see that dog! Her son Adam attends school in the Twin Cities so he joined her at AHS. “We were really excited,” Cindy says. “And as soon as I saw the dog, I knew. Hollie (top), Jacques, Reggie, Eddie (on the couch) and Benny (on the floor)

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Make a gift in honor or memory of someone special A gift in tribute of a person or animal is a wonderful way to show you care about them and the animals at the Animal Humane Society. To make a tribute Ways you can help donation, call our Development office at (763) 432-4838. Make a gift online The easiest and quickest way to help the animals is to make a donation online at www.animalhumanesociety.org/ SpotlightSpotlight on donate. Maggie Grosser SpotlightSpotlight on Volunteer If you are interested in helping with shelter activities or Foster volunteer since 2007 Madeline Peak special events we have opportunities for volunteers who can give a You have been a foster volun- minimum of six hours per month. Volunteers assist staff in exam, Organized a neighborhood teer for three years. What are adoption, development and education. Also, volunteers are needed at summer carnival and the different kinds of animals the Walk for Animals. For more information call (763) 489-4833 or you have fostered? raised more than $400 Spotlight on email [email protected]. I have been lucky enough to foster a Spotlight What inspired you to think of wide range of pets, including cats, Kris Lenz-Rendahl a neighborhood carnival to Contribute to our wish list Our five shelters are always in need birds, bunnies and now mostly dogs. Humane Leaders Circle donor support AHS? of contributions from our wish list. Visit our website under the how you Do you fall in love with the animals you foster? since 2003, new volunteer I was looking in a magazine and saw some- can help/ways you can give section. thing about doing a fundraiser, so I decided that I would like to do that There hasn’t been a single animal that I have not considered adopting You’ve been supporting AHS during their stay at my home. It is hard to not fall in love with them all! for AHS. My mom had done carnivals with her friend when she was my Become a foster volunteer We have a need for individuals to for ten years. What inspires you provide temporary loving homes to dogs and cats still nursing their It is always hard to say goodbye but I always try to picture the happy to give so generously? age and I thought it would be a good and fun way to raise money. babies, or litters of kittens and puppies too young for adoption. family that is about to take home their lucky new pet. My husband Jim and I want others to experi- Please describe the carnival. What kinds of games did you have? Any surprises? ence what we’ve learned and gained from our pets and the hope and hap- Who came to the event? What was the best part? For more information contact Kelly Anderson at (763) 489-2228. When I fostered bunnies, I learned that they are nocturnal, messy and piness they bring to our lives. It was a blast! There was myself, six friends, my parents, and my grand- Join our PAW program One of the simplest and most cost-effective mother all with their own stations (and other parents who brought sup- love to chew! I quickly found out that holding bunnies on my lap was pre- What was your first connection with the Animal Humane Society? ways to support our work is to enroll in our Planned Account Withdrawal plies and helped). I was in charge of the beanbag throw. My parents did carious because afterwards there might be tiny, tiny holes nibbled into my The adoption of our first cat. I don’t think Jim and I realized how our lives (PAW) program. You choose the amount and the frequency—once a shirt. When I fostered birds, I discovered how loud they are and how diffi- face painting. My grandmother was the fortuneteller. There was a bake would change! Jim was not too keen on the idea. He was a farm boy and sale/popcorn/lemonade stand, a prize wheel, sack races and used book month or once a quarter—and your gift is automatically deducted cult it is to read what they are feeling. When I fostered mother cats and always said they belonged outside in the barn, but he finally agreed. their kittens, I learned how maternal instincts are shared across species. sale all done by friends in the neighborhood. At the end I felt proud of from your checking account or credit card. For more information Who did you decide to adopt? call (763) 489-2213. What else have you learned? what we had done because we had raised $428.33 all off of 25¢ tick- I took Matty out of the cage and knew within five minutes she was going ets! It was a great experience and I'm looking forward to the next one. Getting to know, first-hand, how precious life is, even when it can be Become a member of the Humane Leaders Circle Demonstrate home with us. Within a short amount of time, we were inseparable. She How did you first learn about AHS? so fragile. Not every foster pet survives. Yet some tiny creatures can be was a princess! We took her for walks on the bike trail in front of our your humane values by joining the Humane Leaders Circle with a gift incredibly strong, even when they are sick. I feel such pride when I help My grandparents have taken me to AHS since I was two or three. I have of $1,000 or more. For more information about becoming a member, house and inspired our neighbors to try walking their cats on leashes, always loved it and wanted to work there. I still enjoy going to AHS and I a foster animal get healthy again. too. We were so fortunate to spend 12 beautiful years with her. please call (763) 489-1576. Do you have any pets of your own? donate almost all of my money there. AHS does such a good job taking Do you have any pets now? care of the animals they take in. They are also very good with their visi- Donate your vehicles through Wag & Wheels Make a donation Yes, Hailey my six-year-old Labrador. After adopting Matty, we realized we wanted another kitty. It would be tors. And they have great summer camps. of your used car, truck, boat or motorcycle and receive a tax deduction. What are the benefits of being a foster volunteer? great company for him and we had more love to share. I went back to the Who was your first pet, and do you have any pets now? For more information call (763) 432-4810. The unconditional love that I receive from the animals, the feeling that AHS and found a 12-week old, black kitten. Jim named him Malik (which Sammy, a shih tzu boy was my first pet. Now I have Allie, a female I am doing something good that is also fun, Double—or triple—your gift through a corporate match means “King”), so we had a Princess and a King! miniature poodle/terrier from AHS. and the ability to further a cause Hundreds of companies will match the charitable gifts made by their The loss of Matty was hard. This is where Hazel enters the picture. I had What is the silliest thing your pet does? that I care about. Foster animals been mourning Matty and needed a strong cup of coffee, some alone employees or retirees. Learn more about matching gifts by contacting Sometimes when Allie is very riled up being outside, she will run in and need a warm, caring home to time, and lots of kitty petting. I found Hazel on the website and thought your employer’s Human Resources department. race around the house, jumping on and off the furniture, going nuts recover in and a place to I’d go pet her. Long story short, she came home with me. heal. I feel a sense of until she is too tired to go on anymore, when she abruptly stops, panting Make a gift of appreciated stock Making a gift of appreciated satisfaction knowing I What are the silliest things your cats do? at our feet. stock can benefit you as well as the animals. For more information helped to save a life or, Malik is fearless going to the vet but if he gets a raindrop on him watch call (763) 489-4810. out—he’ll head for the back door! Hazel’s eyes are crossed, so some days it at the very least, help Include the Animal Humane Society in your estate plan Making a make a suffering crea- is really hard not to laugh at her expressions. gift to the Animal Humane Society through your will or estate plan can ture feel loved. What do you love most about animals? Our kitties give us comfort and strength. When Jim was saying goodbye be a rewarding way to ensure care for animals in the future. On our to his Dad for the last time, he would call me and I’d describe something website www.animalhumanesociety.org/planned giving . cute the kitties had done. It’s the little things that keep us going and give us hope. Making sure the Animal Humane Society is available for everyone is our mission—there’s no better feeling knowing you saved a family with a pet.

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ROCKY TIE DISKO ROADIE MOO We are grateful for your generous support of the animals through memorial and tribute gifts and are pleased to acknowledge these gifts in this magazine. We are committed Linda and Richard Wigner Cara Graham Karla Harrison Jan Carpenter Melanie Ebertz Terrence and Linda Adams TIGGER DIXON ROCKY PEBBLES to providing quality content with information about our programs and services and want to ensure that your donations are directly supporting the animals in our care. We RODEO Ruth and Daniel Sherred Tom Boyle Karen Lyke Cathy and Gerard Bullard Brenda Dunlap and James Reidy TIMMY DUSTY ROXIE PECOS sincerely appreciate every gift made in honor or memory of a loved one or pet, however, starting in 2010 only pet memorials of $100 or more will be listed in this publication. RODMAN Janet and James Ryan Mauna Perron Susan Kirkham Abigail and Nick Boetticher Patty Carlin TINA & LITTLE GIRL FB SAM PEPPER All memorial and tribute gifts will be acknowledged on our website at www.animalhumanesociety.org/mem/trib and will be updated monthly. Thank you. ROGER Colleen Curran Pete Spong Laura Foster Mansi Bhandari Gretchen Arf TJ FERGUS SANDY RADAR ROGER Renee and Damon Page Michelle and Kevin Hofmon Jessica Magnuson Steve, Carol and Jon McCormick IN MEMORY OF A PET… BOOTS, COCOA, RASCALL FELIX & JACKSON JAKE LUCY Lawrence and Tammy Swope TUCKER FREYA SASHA RHIP Remembered by… & BUCKWHEAT R. Kurt H. Lein Susan Roettger Mary and Gregory Doerr ROWDY & SPARKY Andrea Morrell Dave and Nancy Randall Steve and Mary Rider John and Wendy Cotter Joan and Terry Osell FIONA JEAN LUCY Jimmie Hayek TUCKER GINGER SASSY SHAPPA ACHILLES BRITTA Julie and Dean Heller Joy Salverda Michael and Kelly Palmer Cody ROXY Kristi and Marc Fuller Marlene West Maura Perron Jean Kubic Ingeborg Bash Jane Wiljamaa FRANK JEAN-LUC & SOPHIA MADDIE Jane Burnett TUCKER & HOLLY GUNNER SCOTCH SISTER AIYA BUCKY Susan Pagnac and Laura Grayson Jane and RUBY Susan Maples Dave and Debbie Lundstrom Betsy Packards Judith Goldetsky Linda Molitor Bryan and Mary Trandem Marshall Midden JET Christopher Jenkins Jane Burnett TUCKER HOBBS SCOTTY SQIGGY ALBERT BUZZ FRISCO Jeffrey and Annette Peterson MAGGIE RUBY Terrence and Linda Adams Robbie Collins Earl Bennis Barbara and Gary Stevens Debra Manthey Fenner Robin Preble and Daniel Hedlund Bob Albrecht and Adam Tome JILL Aeric and Robyn Larson Justin and Christine Singleton TULIP PETUNIA HOGAN SHELB STELLA ALEX, PETE & GUS CAIRO GARLITS Cheri Wiegand MAGGIE RUDY Stacey Mollis Todd Moore Karen Castillo Julie Tuerk John Debee and Mike Shields John Debee and Mike Shields Michelle Falls JOEY COCKER Amy Showers-Stone Judith and Steven Peterson TY HOMER SHOOTER STRUESSEL Duke ANGEL CALLIE GEMINI Janet and Darryl Weivoda MAGGIE Marjorie and Donald Troupe Katherine and Terry Kelly Gary Mayo Susan Melrose L. Guzman and S. Juve Gloria and Glenn Gaster Mark Schroeder Kathleen MacRunnels KATIE KITTY Charles and Barbara RUDY VIOLA JACK SIAM Jeanne Gaster CALLY GERT, SKIP, NICKI, CRYSTAL, Jolynn Nelson Lilledahl Ronald and Sandra Johansson Virginia and Robert Pansch Les Hovland Amy Hill ANNIE Betty Brooking TOBY, DUFFY, HONEY & CASEY KATIE, STELLA, KALLIE & CASEY MAGIC RUSTY VIOLET JACK SIMONE Marlys M. Kern Margaret Neibling Thomas and Geraldine Smith Patricia Miller and Rita Falkowski Kent Kokko and David Decker Nathan and Kimberly Schultz Nancy Roberts Kristin Knutson ANNIE CASANDRA, XENA & POLLY GINGER, MAGGIE, ALEX, MAX, KATIE Margaret Moris SADIE & CLEO WILLOW JASPER SOBEA Fiona Michael and Joan Thomas Margaret and Charles Rich PETER & CHARLES Nicholas Falk MARTI Jeannine and Keith Acker Steven Bucholz Sharon and Kim Bossert Jonalyn Lippke AVA, ELVIS & BAILEY OPIE & SADIE CHAMP John Debee and Mike Shields KATTZEI Joy Braun Ann and James George SALLY WILLY WONKA JASPER SPICER DOUGLAS Carrie Orr Pauline Hart GINGER Anne and David Mickelson MATTIE & MAX David and Elizabeth Stofferahn Alison and Mark Eckhoff Sheri Buys Deb Shaffer BABE, TIGER, GOLDIE, OSCAR & CELESTE CHANDRA Pamela Horton KENDALL Mark and Susan Bonitz Barbara J. Birr and SAM WINSTON JESSICA STANLEY SPUNKY & SABLE Ruth Mickelsen GOLIATH Pamela Schreiner MAX Cheryl Hagen Prentice Beadell Mary Lou Scheid Kent Anderson Lynn Krouth John J. Brever, Jr. and Bill Manning Laura and Raphael Wallander KEVIN Carol and Raymond Garner OTOBEE & PICKLE SAM & SAM WONDERFUL PUPS JULES SUSHI BABER CHAOS MARIE GRETA Sharon Bonasoni MAX John Debee and Mike Shields Meredith Petouvis Ted and Heather Bienapfl Gayle Saunders Natalie, Hallie, and Yunge Dutton Garry and Kimberly Kieves Jeffrey Seiler Nancy Sticha KIIRO Linda Hector OWEN SCOTCH XENA MARIE JUSTIN SUSIE BAILEY CHARLIE GRIFFIN Alexis and Richard Sather MAXINAMILLION Betsy Packard Mary and Keith Zilinski Janet Thomas Ken and Bev Bollig Donna and David Chatfield John Debee and Mike Shields Susan Sime Kathleen Ahrens KIRBY Shelley Vangen PAIGE SCULLY & SID ZEEZEE KEELA SYDNEY CHARLOTTE GUINNESS Amy and Bow Wow MAXINE Jennifer and Steve Bartz Vickie Robinson Catherine and Thomas Angus Ralph Loveriag Diana Potter Kent Kokko and Margaret Moris Cathy Elsten KIRBY Paul Vinopal and Patricia Ginnis PANDA & JOEY SHAM, SADIE, BELLE, ZORBA & EDDY EDDY KIRBY PUCKETT TANK CHARM HARLEY Karen Hand MAYA Jason Durheim and GRET'L & BRIGGIE Jo-Ida Hansen Patti Jacobberger Nelva Allen Mary Luczak Carol Logan KITTY BOY Mary Norris Kristy Van Hoven Richard and Phyllis Rominski KITTY BOY TEDDY CHESTER HARRY Sharon and Timothy Smith MEASLEY PANDA SHANNON HOPKINS PET HOSPITAL Don Johams Doris Wente Timothy McDaniel John Docherty KOSHKA Bonita Melting Nancy Palm Jeanette O'Leary WOULD LIKE TO HONOR KLONDIKE THOR CHLOE HERSHEY Patricia and Patrick Day MERCEDES & WRIGLEY PANDA and James Bryant Kathey Hovey Keith Donaldson Andree Girard Michael Wirth-Davis CH KRYSTI VAN 'T BELGISCH Diane Marx and Edward Nowak Pamela Schreiner SHEBA, CHARLIE, & BRANDY THE MEMORY OF: KNICKERS TIGGER CHLOE HEY YOU SCHOON HIC CD ROM MICHI PAPPY Barbara Stillman Owned and Loved by… Toni Calhoun Audrey Gingerick TUPAC CHLOE Megan Bratsch Lynne Kasper Catherine Taylor Bryan Lagne Douglas and Christine Austin SIMON & SAMI ABBY LIBBY TORA Kate Wiegand Nelson Family CHUCKER HOBSON LARRY DOG MICKEY PEANUTS & MOLLY Debbie and Brad Yopp Lynn Cerra Dave Vavzicka Tom and Toni Bonte ZOE GINGER Mary and Mike Norlander Judy and John Trucano Leo and Janice Warren Charlotte Beegle D. and George Swanson SNEAKERS ALEX LIBERTY Anne Polta Kaufman Family CICA HOLLING LIBBY MIDNIGHT, DAKOTA & POOKIE PEBBLES & CHIQUITA Constance Brown Ward Olson Lori Willard METROPOLITAN GUS William and Dianna Ramsey Susan Sime Judith and Edward Davis Barbara and Ray Wagman Gary and Tonya Cox SNICKERS AMBER LOLA VETERINARY REFERRAL SOUTH HYLAND PET Duffey Family CISCO HOLLY LILLY MINNIE PENNY III Nancy and Scott Bartsch Nancy Larson Matt Luknic JACK Alan Gimler Joyce and Brian Rank Sue Watson Marcia and Joseph Lantto SERVICES WOULD HOSPITAL WOULD Schnell Family Valerie and John Sparrow SNOWMAN, KITTS & JAKE BAILEY LUBY LIKE TO HONOR THE CLEO HONEY LILY MINNIE, MANDY, MINDY, PEPPER Marlys and Harry Kitts Susie Goldstein Michael DePass LIKE TO HONOR THE JASMINE MEMORY OF: Pavek Family Arthur Judith Devine Catherine and Brad Smegal Stephen Spencer and & PEPPER Donald James SOPHIE & MOLLIE BELLE LYLA MEMORY OF: COCHE Jennifer Thomas Stephanie Sommer Richard and Barbara Krey PHINNEAS Alison and Mark Eckhoff Dennis Meyers Carol and Alan Shapiro Owned and Loved by… Owned and Loved by… JESSIE Bill Prodahl HUNTER LITTLE BIT MOLLY MAGEE Cady Family Jane and Brian Maschka-Weaver SOPHIE BONNIE MACDUFF LOUIS CODY Cheryl Dasovich and Curtis Smith Teresa DeWitt Dennis and Lynette Ready Fran Smith Beth Flynn AELLA KAYLA BAILEY PHOEBE Kaye White Mary Miller Lisa and James Reininger Jeffrey and Erica Erb INDY LOBOS MOLLY Margret and Larry Olson SPIKE BOOTS MAGGIE Welshans Family Linda Bruemmer CODY Bridget Usilton Peter Van Wyngeeren Margaret Olson Fay Gallus and Richard Sweet Linda Pelc ALEX KEEGAN BANDIT, SISSY, CHICO PORKY Sue Hills Tammy Stone SOUTHDALE PET Target JACK LOLLYPOP MOLLY MAE Mary Bieber SPIKEDOG & MANDYCAT BUCK MAX Dekko Family & ZSA ZSA COOKIE Don Bertolini Kimberly Johnson Gregory and Gail Fuller Mimi and Stu Carlson Mary Chorske BJORN HOSPITAL WOULD MADDY Edith and Louis Testino PUNKIN I,II,III & IV Keith Larson Linda and Bob Haugen Cindy Miller-Guadagno JACKSON LOUIE MOLLY MCGUIRE Dale and Jeanette Roberge SPOT, SPOTLESS, MISSY-MOO, BUDDY MAX LIKE TO HONOR THE Naugle Family BANDY, CLEO & MUFFY COOPER Linda Molitor Dorothy H. Hamman Joan Kneeskern and Bryan Rossi KITTI-SUE, KITTI-BLUE, Donald Krenzel BOSCO MADDY Kathleen and Lawrence Koral PUSHKA, BABS, CALLIE & COKIE Leslie Sundt Renee Thomas MEMORY OF: Cory Gilmer JACOB LUCCARELLI MOONBEAM / OLIVE John Debee and Mike Shields HENNESSEY, SHAMUS BUDDY MERCURY Owned and Loved by… Branigen Family BAXTER DAKOTA Karen Potter Ellen Kniebel Michael and Helen Esch MURPHY, JOCK & TIGER Richard Brouillet BRANDON MAGGIE Chad Hallonquist QUINCY Ilona Searles Alexandra and Joe Mayo-Cullen Linda Molitor JAKE LUCY MORGAN Kristen Herman Eric Taubenberger BUGABOO MIGHTY ABBY Rose Family BENJAMIN DAKOTAH Dianna Oman Catherine Myers Jaime Chahine STEGER & NIGEL Cindy Albrecht CHULO Tom and Julie Gallant MAVERICK Valerie Janda RAMBO Gail Rasmussen Michelle Hempel Katey and Scott Taylor JAKE LUCY MORRIS, MOLLY, TIFFI Lee Schubert John Peterson and CAHMI MO ACHILLES McGuire Family BENNET DARLA & OLIVER Kathy Vollmer Judy Haralson & SPICER Linda Wilkinson Nelva Allen CUDDLES Roxanne Metz MAX Katie Miller RASCAL Karen Peterson Kriselle and Dale Brobst Lisa Olson Sharon Olson Jennifer Berryman SUZIE CALLIE MOLLY ANGEL Frankenfeld Family BERNIE DINAH MOWGLI Joseph and Sharon Mattren Elroy Madsen DAKOTA Muriel Dolan MUNCHKIN David and Sara Kostek REMO Beth Hinneberg Dave Szymanski Gail Jones Anita and Tom Grahn Russell Ofsthun T1 & T2 CASEY MUNCHKIN BAILEY Freer Family BITSY DUGAN & SADIE MURPHY Marcelyn and William Smale Jennifer Mikenas EMMA Lettow Family MURPHY Diane Semo REPETE Mary Gruidle Sally Mackin Jody Bircher and Dell Theis James Walder Randall Schmidt TACO & BRIGNET CCM OGILVIE BEAUTIFUL Michelle MacDonald BIXBY & QUINCY DUKE, PIRATE, FLUFFY & BUDDY MURPHY Mary Beth Crowley Debra Hance JENNA Jeff Byrnes and Rose Schwab and Troy Eigner George and Corliss Goswitz REXY & BAILEY Patti Fluegge Sarah and Rick Goullaud Ann Foss Mary Jo and Dean Lindholm Jules and Joseph Vierling TABITHA CHARLIE OLIVER BUDDY MURPHY BO DUKE NEIKA Lana Schmidt Deb O'Connor JESSE VENTURA Andrew and Sandra Hirsh Alberg Family Linda Molitor REZA Lynn Voelbel Jeanne and Stephen Anderson Ursula Nelson David Wicker Marie Johnson TALIE COCO ORSON BUNKER RENO BOBBY, BONNIE & DODGER DUTCHESS NIKKI Lisa Birchen Shirley Adzick JOSY Glaser Family Kennedy Family Jim Hulbert and Sue Bell RIO John Snyder Stacy Runkel Janice Radloff Stacey and Andrew Giemza Diane and John VandeWaa TALLIE CODA PEEP BUTTONS RIP II BOGART EMMA & MAO OLIVER Joyce Johannson Kim Payne LUCKY Ann Charn Donald Johnson Megan Thomas RIO Kris Erickson Mike Stockbridge Elizabeth Walton Marjorie Johansen Julie and Chuck Watkin TANNER CODY PUPPY CASEY RUDY BONNY ERIN OMAR Catherine Taylor Sara Hammack MISHA Barb Burger Peterson Family Catherine Taylor RITA & WYATT Randy Jones Sarah and Paul Lindemann Marilynn Rowley Kevin Kinsey Mary Swenson TARA DARRYL RALPHIE CASSIE SAMANTHA BOOBOO PIGGYPOO ERNIE OMNI Joan Winn Wendy Parks MOLLY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Billings Brunn Family Carolyn Sarka ROCKY & CINDER Robert and Susan Ostrow Bridget Burkholder Laurel Meyer Mearline and Vernon Berglund Elizabeth Alt TEDDY DEOGE REILLY CHARLIE SAMMY Gregory and Sally Booth Steve Scott MONTANA Dow Family Pellegrene Family Monica Schneider Jeff and Karen Melby Bailey

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TUCKER PENNY FASTER HAZEL KINGSBURY JEAN OVERDICK John Dufresne BEAR DUSTY MUDGETT & MUFFET Susan Peterson Marta Knutson Family and Friends Roger Overdick Margaret Cory, D.V.M. Jodi Johnston John Burton Kale, Debbie and Asti Nerison YOSEFA CONNIE FICKLIN ROBERT L. KNAGGS JEFF PACKER Monica Little and Mark Abeln BEAR JIM ECKBLAD MUFFIN Diana Schneider Scott Clugston Leslie and Richard Glaze Stefanie Amoroso Richard and Kathy Larsen Orla and George McClure Patricia Eckblad Melanie and Ralph Pribyl ZOEY AUDREY FIELD LAURIE CALLERSTROM KOHLS GLENN PAULSON Richard Cucci JOE BEATON EDDIE MUFFY & COCOA Welsch Family Amy Blake Field Barbara Becker Wesley Joseph and Evelyn Nelson Ruth Carol and Dean Spatz Sarah and Ernest Lehmann Nancy and Michael Silbernagel Henry and Irene Donaldson DANIELE FRAZIN FINLEY Ellen Hatfield CRAIG PEACOCK LEONARDO & PUKIE SPENCER, BEAUTIFUL MISSY & GLORY ELIJAH MUNCHKIN WHITE BEAR ANIMAL HOSPI- Jennifer and Jay Novak Bonnie Hoffman Colleen Reinert BESSIE & JONAH Marilynn and J.H. Krekelberg Deborah A. Randolph Alison Noble TAL & OTTER LAKE ANIMAL SYLVIA H. FISCHER Courtney Jones ANDRE PETERSON Lynette and Dan Robbins BELLA EMMA MUSTANG Richard Fischer Laurie Zenner Norman and Phyllis Peterson EUGENE STEIN Wayne and Carol Dilling Jane and Christopher Jenkins Terri Rammer CARE CENTER WOULD LIKE BILLY FOLEY Kathy Zeug BARB PIERSON Daniel Lott BLANCO EMMA NANOOK TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF: Christine Schmid Kathryn and Paul Ehlen Gina and Olaf Miesner Elizabeth Braden Schelly Braden Susan Thorsen Joel Klausler and Todd Koehler Owned and Loved by… WILLIAM FRANCISCO JAMES KOSKA ARTHUR H. RAND JANET S. STEPHENS BOSCOE & WEEZIE EWA NELL & WILLOW Richard and Sharon Braun Marjorie L. Koska Suzanne Rand Laura Becker Trent and Michelle Berkness K. Saunders HOLMES DAVID & MEREDITH LITSEY Karen Kobey ALEX Jeffrey Sitts Christine and Calvin Litsey Steve and Kimberly Jahn NEIL FREEMAN, ODIE & DOMINO CHARLIE KRAFT G.KESAVA RAO DONALD STONEBERG MY 2 CATS FELIX NIKO & LEO Teresa and William Foushee June Wilson Srinivas Gazula New Hope Alano Group, Inc. Colleen and Jerry Bourdon Heidi Colby BARBARA HUGGINS LOUIE Scott Sawyer BELLA Lorraine Berger Dorothy Hamman Heidi Geimer EMMA FRITSCHE Gail and Bob Hernz JOHN REICHERT & PEPE JOHN STRMISKA BOZLIE KAREN FIEGEN NORA ANNE Cindy Fritsche JOE KRAMOLISCH Bonnie Cain Jerry and Sandy Doran Sherie and Lonny Thimjon Mark Fiegen ISAAC LOULOU Deborah A. Randolph BENNY Elizabeth Brandt Patricia and Samuel McCullough Barbara Landis STAN FURBER Janet and James Nolan JOHN B. REICHEL GEORGE & MARY STRONG BRANDY REES & EDA FISCHER NANCY NORLING Joe The Koinonia Group PAUL LANTTO Judith A. Danielson-Ott Julia and Ned Van Hamm Joe and Caroline Smith Eerik Villberg IZZY LUCCI Theresa LaMotte BRANDY Deborah A. Randolph Deborah A. Randolph Lisa and Michael McQueen EVELYN FURULI Gerry Lantto and John A. Ott GENE STUMPF BRANDY FLINSTONE OATMEAL Jan Furuli ANITA LINDGREN Susan Reichel JoAnn Stumpf John Barker Kristine and Craig Kapisak JAKE LUCY LU Karen Enockson and BRANDY Deanna Oman Jody Breeden Lloyd Ackernecht SAM Barbara Johnson Katherine and Donny Anderson Kathleen and Thomas West Family and Friends JILL SWOR BRIGID, VIVIAN & MAGGIE FLYING COLORS, INC. Scott Sandstrom Raymond Smith Dale Dzubak KAY GARSKE MARGOT MAJEWSKI BOBBIE RESLER ZOFF Terrance Swor Jennifer Jorissen James Quinn JAKE & SCHATZE LUCY SCOTT & TRACY OCEL BRANDY John Debee and Mike Shields Steven and Janet Vecchi Pat and Jessica Brandt SAMANTHA Jessica Kingston M&I Bank Robert Majewski Amy Hentges CAROL & TED TAYLOR TACO & BRIGNET FRANKIE Christine and Patrick Woods Dianne and Glenn Kelley Pennsylvania Ave neighbors: Barbara Nieland WILLIAM MASANZ MAXINE SABLAK James Taylor Mary Beth Crowley John Debee and Mike Shields JASPER & BEJIOUX LUNA, ADDIE, IZZY, & MAC OLIVE BRITANY Laurie Schuldt G. Robert and Joan Klaiber Bob Haroldson SAMSON Stoeckels, Reitans, Hillmans, PETER GARSKE Ruth Murray Twyla Bilski MICHAEL VAN SLYKE BRYAN FRISCO Deborah A. Randolph Laurie Johnson Hames and Schiffmans William Richards and DANIEL MATEEN PAUL E. SARTORIUS Helen E. Van Slyke Shirley Johnson Jeanne Dill JIMMY JENNIFER LUNDBLAD OLIVIA BUDDY Cheryl Jacobs and David Plut Ms. Weik Anna Getchell SASHA JAY BORENE Shannon Neale Friends and Family Carla Sartorius BRUCE M. VIKRE CALLIE LAURA GIBSON Susan and T. L. Maggs Donn Whittaker Deborah Weldele and LOIS GEIB Cynthia and William Marty Catherine Deckard Kenn Carlson Sheila Hatchell D. Hanbery Charitable Gift Fund JOE JOHN C. MACMILLAN FAMILY OPAL BUMPER John Richard Martha MacMillan Glen and Amy Tischler SCAMPER James Diracles Laura Geib Joan Peterson and Amjad Ahmad Jaclyn and Thomas Horton DORIS VON HASSEL CALVIN & ASHLEY Donna Hanbery Deborah A. Randolph Darrel and Sandy Rivard Jeffrey and Kelly Kinney ROSA GRAUPMANN Peggy and Steve Saliterman MARY SCHOLER Ampacis II, Inc. Scott and Rebecca Muellner GINGER SANDRA JOHNSON MADDIE OTIS CASEY Randall Johnson Barbara Johnson Kathy Sloan SCAMPI LOUIS BRACKE Rosalie and William Arends DAVID MCGEE Courey, Kosanda and Zimmer, P.A. MAGGIE WARD LOIS & ROGER CARLSON Al Singer Gretchen Ibele Shelly Wilt Irene Bracke KERMIT HACKETT Eva Neils GENE SCHOLZ Catherine Tolman Gene Carlson GINGER & CONAN JOSIE MADDIE KATHY OTIS CHLOE Janis Benell Deborah A. Randolph Darrell Stone SHADOW Larry Hiebert Joan R. Tollefson SHAWN MCINTYRE Ann Scholz Donna Chiarelli CASSIE Sonja and Charles O'Connell Lupient Automotive Group Ann Sweeney VIVIAN BRATZ JIM AHIERS & TOM HANNUM Debra and Richard Linderholm FRANK SCHREIBER Eve Borenstein and Candace Falk Beverly and Jeffrey Burman GOBIEL WEDDING GUESTS JON JUNGK MAGGIE Co-workers DAISY Carol Woods John Debee and Mike Shields Lois Larson SIMON Susan Lombardo John Debee and Mike Shields FRED L. MCNEE, SR. Ruth and Michael MacDonald James and Jean Ward CAYENNE Alison and Anthony Gobeil PAISLEY Valerie Hughes SYLVIA BRENNAN MARGARET H. HANSON Fred and Kathy McNee STEPHEN SCHULTZ Mari and Gary Becker Dan Hunter GRACIE & MOLLY KATY, SPENCER, ABBY, SONNY, PATRICIA LUCY MALKERSON Michael McGowan DANA GLACIER, & MAISY Kyle Malkerson Carole Matson SPARKY Carol Kunkel Family and Friends JAN MCRAE Jennifer Blair Mary Cantin and E. James Isenor CHANCELOR & HEIDI-HO Andrea and Larry Dunbar BOYER & FERN PALMER Chris Ellis MADONNA BRUNEAU Karla and James Basara Andrew Lenz LAURA ELIZABETH SEDGWICK JOAN WASHBURN Jeanne Anderson GRACIE Barbara Frame MANDY & ALI Dana and Richard LeFavor DIXIE KELSEY April Egan and Kevin Lawless David and Patricia Trepanier SQUEAKERS Schoen Family ROBERT HART GEN MELLBERG Bechler Landscape, Inc. Homewatch JON & GAIL CHAPMAN Jerome Crouch PANDA & SUGAR BABY Bernadette and Robert Bruce DANIEL BUCHLER Sally and Robert Hart Marnie Mellberg CLINT SHAVER ROB WELLEMS Mary and Ronald Segal DIANE GRINDE Janet and David Carroll KENDRA MARGL Gail and Marlys Knutson EBONY KESSA & AMBER Susan Hackney Stan and Kelly Whitebird SUNNY Alison Howard LUVERNE HAUG GEORGE MENNE Stephen and Cynthia Alexander Roadsters Twin Cities CHENKA Laurie Donnay PEARLY Jeff Scheid Lake Research Partners Nancy and Bob Nentl Paula and Thomas Quinn LINDA SHAW NANCY WILD Janeen and Joseph Steffel GUS GUS Frank Thompson GILLIAN MATTOX Carol and Dale Jacobs GEORGE ALEXANDER & AARON KINER Cory Johnson Judy and Dick Ottman TASHA Peter Kendall Nancy and Leonard Kiskis SHEILA METZ Warren Watson Rose McPartland CHESTER Elizabeth Gordon PEPPER Dawn Mayr Sandra Ramirez-Araiz Thomas Carlson and The Kresman Family VIOLET E. SHEPHERD ANNE WILDER Kimberly Knutsen CAROL GUTHRIE Lisa and Cory Kiner MAY, LILY, SPORK, REDDIE, Laura and Gregory Solarz GUNNER LAURA EILEEN KITTELSON MARGO, HARRY & BLANCHE Peter Mantu TAZ DONNA J. BUCK Jane A. Carlson Janie, Marshall, David, Dre, Patrick Boab John Debee and Mike Shields CHILI, FIONA, TIGGER Jason Durheim and PERCY & JACK Scott Thiel Donald N. Buck Carol Andoljsek and Bill Haug Evan, and Zoe JESSICA SHERWOOD IONE WINCH Michael Redmond Kristy Van Hoven KPMG Alberta and Joseph Carroll Elizabeth and Thomas Pfeifer HALLEY KLIBAN MAXIMUS FUDGE JOHNSTON Tony Paar TIKI HAZEL BUNDE FRANK HEIMSTEAD JOYCE MICHAELSON & EMMA SUE Janice Butler CHLOE HADJI 2 RESCUED DACHSHUNDS Jim and Debra Matthees Arlis and Myron Werley Barbara J. Heimstead Guy and Jacqueline Grove Doris M. Ikier Karen Lattery Kathleen Arendt Sarah Thies Pamela Schreiner Judi and Michael Schenian Scott Petinga HANS KONA MEECE, DAISY & CHARLIE Mary Carloni LOVELL BURTIS MARGARET R. HELMS Woodstock Furniture DON & JANE SHIELDS ELIZABETH M. WINSTON CHOCO & AC HARLEY PUNKIN V Elizabeth Dostal Jeffrey Helms ONDRIA GENDRON MIYAKADO John Debee and Mike Shields Neil Winston Leila and Dennis Groshens Darleen Baillargeon Arlene Nadeau John Debee and Mike Shields Dale and Jeanette Roberge HOLLY IN MEMORY OF LADY AMELIE MARIE MEIBOHM Claudia Haas A PERSON: PETER CHARNSTROM BONNIE HENDERSON Kealie and Dallas Williams ALDEN SKREEN NANCY WOG-ALEXANDER CHRISSY, SAMMY & SOELY GREGORY HASELMANN RASCAL Maribeth and Charles Shuster Paul and Kathryn Ernst DELORES MORKEN Eva Steiner Kevin Alexander Michelle Johnson & NANCY HANKS Beverly and Delbert Griesert Maik Mosbach Greg Skluzacek JOY Remembered by… CLIENTS OF LAUGHING CAT KITTY MELVIN Judy Silk ROBERT G. CHRISTENSEN Priya and John Morioka Jeffrey Klein GLENN J. SMITH MARY ZIEROTT MRS. W.C. COCHRANE Nancy Hanks and REGGIE LAVON ANDERS Kent Cassidy The Treichel Family: DODY MORKEN Debbie and Scott Drill Elaine Rayne, D.V.M. Kathryn and Richard Cochrane Gregory Haselmann COMMUNICATIONS Glyn Northington Wendy Sievert KATE Patricia Miller MEOW MEOW John and Janice Walsh Rebecca Anders Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. Irene, Deb, Bill, Paul, Sandy, JoAnne and Peter Ferry PAT SORENSEN COOPER HEDGEHOG REGGIE SUSANNAH ANDERSON JEANNE M. CHRISTENSON and families DOUGLAS MORTON Betsy Nichols and Joel Tenner Kevin Hood Vicki Strommen LEXI Alicia Lester Deborah A. Randolph KEESHA IN TRIBUTE OF: Megan and Nick Crosby MERCEDES "SADIE" SMITH Tina Phillips Elton Anderson and Susan Louris Lois and James Johnson ALMOND F. HENTHORNE Bonnie Janssen RUSSELL SOTEBEER Recognized by… COOPER & OREO HELGA AL & ALISON REINARZ WILLIAM "BILL" ANDERSON DAVID CLIFFORD GEHRING Elaine Henthorne CATHRINE NELSON Richard Sotebeer Jodi Decker Suzanne Schaber LEYNA Dianne and Gary Smith Dortohy Reinarz and KOBE AHS STAFF - SAINT PAUL Greg and Katherine Schueler MIA, BEAR, JASPER, SHADOW, Patrick Garfield Robert and Lynell Anderson Leone, Anne and Abe, Bruce Theodore and Arlene Felger Jake and Liz Ehlers SPEEDY GREG COUCH RICHARD E. HILL & Sue MacMillan ELIZABETH ANDREWS and Nancy MARY G. HOLBER Ken and MaryEllen Thompson John and JJ Donofrio Martha Rude Susan Crouch FLOYD W. OLSON LIBBY DUKE, & NIKA TOM, ANN, & BJORN REPPE KOONEY ALAINA & TASHA WAGNER Carmen Van Overbeke Megan and Luke Pankratz Shannon Scheller Carolyn and Hans Hagen JOYCE COUGHLIN Frederick and Carol Gamble Ginni Smith SALLY IRENE SPENCER COUGAR Maggie and Tom Olson Emmy Reppe DORTHYMAE ARF Judy Coughlin NANCY HOLMES PATRICK NICHOLSON Bonnie Rae Susan Wagner Tracy and Sam Tabaka ALLIE HIRE LIBERTY & YANKEE MIKE, MARIA, ADAM, ABBY, MITZI REPPE LACY ALEX & MAX Lori and Mark Sandvig SONNY & COCO Veronica Gilliland Bradford and Nancy Dunn TIM DALTON Mary Vannucci Joanna Morken Hardy Nancy Wang and John Karrigan CRAZY MAIZIE Family and Friends Emmy Reppe MARY ARMSTRONG Angela and Roderick Hood ELIZABETH HOLTE JOHN NORTH Daniel Olson John Debee and Mike Shields Tanya Johnson HOBBES LILLY Ron Julkowski RIVER MANDY ALEX, CASEY, & TOBY Jessica and Jason Sixberry MIKKI & KIRBY Leslie Loberg Janet and Gregory Reigstad Carrie Felber and Irene Hewitt Jennifer Zehr Diana Lillicrap and DAISY, BUSTER & ABBEY Margaret Kersteter Molly Swanson Steve Nelson and Kathy Lamp Christopher Hood JAMES HOLTZ LORRAINE A. OLSON Wendy Ruyle at 5 by 5 Design Susan and Lawrence Friedrichs Valerie Tobeck DAWN HOLMBERG LILY Valerie Commers RUDDY MITTENS ALI Angela and Derek Dardis MILO & ELVIS Alvin and Kelly Hagemeier Teresa and Roger Nelson James Parrott Marjorie Holtz Carol and Wayne Kuykendall Stan and Gayle Jorgens DECOY Nancy Herndon Alfred and Sharon Bigot MARGARET AUSTIN Kate Connor and Steve Banks LOIS HORNE DOUGLAS OLSON Jessica Meech Nancy Brooks Daniel and Karey Strandquist Beverly and Ralph Palo RUSTY PAKA CHASE MINNIE PEARL Mary Osterlund Jacqueline Gierymski Kathleen and Roderick Hood James Smith Pamela S. Olson Jo Davison and Michael Morse DIEDRICH FAMILY Dwight and Lucy Burkhardt DARLENE BAKER DARRELL DANIELSON DOROTHY HOSKING Ric Mitchell Kathryn Hale Penny and William Murphy RUSTY PHOEBE ANNIE MINNIE Kathryn Holste Nancy and William Baker Lynda Danielson Cheri Wiegand DJ Robert and Judy Prentiss EDNA BARSNESS LEONARD & MELETA DEBEE PAUL THOMAS HULTBERG Deborah A. Randolph Linnea Lentz Tom Torborg SABOKA PORTIA RUBB ANTHONY MISSY, GROVER, & SAM Jogn Fortier Bruce Barsness John Debee and Mike Shields Janet and Ross Kimmerle DODGE, CHET, & LUCY Carole Weatherby MICHAEL PAUL BEAIRD LEONARD DEBEE KELLEY ROCHELLE INMAN Marley Barbara and Thomas Brown Stacey and Andrew Giemza Martin and Skip Burke SADIE PRINCESS MUTLEY APRIL MISTY Paul and Carol Schwartz Linda Beaird John Debee and Mike Shields Donna Thoren DOTTERWEICH FAMILY Barbara Hullett CRAIG BINDERT HOLLY JEAN DIAZ Minnesota Association Mary and Gregory Doerr Laura Molitor Irene and Howard Goldman SADIE BLUE RAVEN LEE ARNOLD MOLLY Shawn Palme Larry and Cathy Dahl Paula Diaz of Veterinary Technicians DOTTIE Shepherd Data Services, Inc. Laurie and Michael Snow Samantha Rieks and Joe Diaz JOHN LARKIN Anne Pearson and Anne and Steven Kennedy Deborah A. Randolph SAMANTHA, SCOUT & ZOE ROSIE Richard VanSickle MOLLY Karissa and Vince Rivard Pamela Bindert GERALDINE DONOHO Prentice Beadell DUDLEY Jane Nichols Steven Kenady Christine Swenson KIRK "TWO FEET" JOHNSON ASTRO Sharon Dalmasso Lauren Colbeth SAMMY ROSWELL Rodney Bacon MOLLY Diane Brennan Hillmer MICHAEL BLESI DAVID DRAKE Molly Johnson SYDNEY DURFEE Mitzi McDermeit Bonnie and Andrew Shea John and JJ Donofrio GLADYS KAZIMER BAILEY, BERNIE & BINK Faith Finn Maureen and Gary Petrucci SANDY & JONATHAN RUBY Brenda Wrbsky MOLLY Karlene Carlson E. MARIE BLOSE BETSY EID ANDREWS Lisa and Gary Ruotsi GRANDPA & GRANDMA Jill Vuchetich Chestnut and Cambronne Juanita Burke OWINGS KINCAID BEAR DUQUETTE Toni Chmieleski JERRY & PHYLLIS SANFORD RUDY Anna Crabb MOLLY David Kappel JAMES R. BLOYER, JR. TAMMY FARACE Eye Care Associates, P.A. Jan and Peter Duquette Lori Peterson Harriet Bart Mary Beth Peterson Meg Sanford Talie

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SUMMER & JADE THE WEAVERS LEWANNE MORPHEW LEE GREENHALGH & WILEY ERIC & SHEILA TERWILLIGER Maizy Sarah Horne Lori Weaver Carol Morphew Kathleen Gorman Carlene and James Terwilliger SUNRAY, EMMA & HARRY SHEILA WEBER MUFFY MARILYN HELMES MARY ANN TUCKER special events Vernon and Lisa Haag Bonita Melting Kent and Lisa Kettler Julia Gaskell Nancy Grothe SUNSHINE, TIGER, TIGGER, WENDY NATTY BILL HIGHUM JENNA VANSLYKE Investing for Retirement Seminar Meet your best friend at the Zoo BIG PUSS, SIMON & FUZZ John Debee and Mike Shields Margret and Larry Olson Donald and Susan Mockenhaupt Rose McPartland Thursday and Saturday, April 8 and 10 Saturday, September 18, Rodger and Kimberly Jain GUY WHITE STEPHAN NORSTED DOUG & NANCY HOLDEN VICTORIA'S CLIENTS LLOYD S. SWESEY Katherine A. Voss Shirley Orth Betty and John Swan Victoria DelCalzo Erica Whittlinger will share her expertise with 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Como Park Zoo Karen and John Swesey WILLIE SAMANTHA COLIVER PORTER PATTY HOREJSI & LEANNE THE WISELY FAMILY MELINDA SWANSON Mark and Patricia Azman Al Prui LIDDY & TIMI Susan Wisely other Animal Humane Society donors on how Sponsored by Pedigree, this large-scale pet Eugene and Carol Seehusen WILLOW RUBY & SHERMAN The Horejsi Family DAVID WOODARD TARA, SHAKEY & TESS Cheryl Bailey and Dan Humes Rachel and Peter Czachor JACK & JORJA Peggy Meerse to assemble an ultra-low-cost, "no-brainer" adoption event is presented by the Como Appliance Specialties, Inc. MARY JO WOLF FRANCINE SCHAEFER Linda Porter ANITA YORK portfolio, guarantee retirement income for life, Zoo and Conservatory and the Minnesota Part- Sue and Thomas Klein Marc and Victoria Wolf Richard Schaefer ERIC & SARAH JOHNSON Julie and Jay Cain TAZ ALYSSA WOOD AND FAMILY TAMI SHVETZOFF Kathleen Johnson ZEKE save on taxes now and in the future, and deter- nership for Animal Welfare (MnPAW) of which Stephanie L. Hoekstra Katherine A. Voss Cindy and Tom Hennessey RYAN KING Louise and John Hertsgaard TEA WRIGELY CAROLYN SMITH Janet King mine how much you can safely withdraw from Animal Humane Society is a founding member. Erin Cunningham Holly Semerad Carolyn Smith MIKE & LOIS KRESS CONGRATULATIONS ON your portfolio. As an avid supporter of AHS, Companion animals will be available for adop- QUINN & DANA TERRY WRIGLEY & PUZZLE SOOLEI & CHIN Timothea Kress YOUR WEDDING: Christine and Patrick Woods Ann and Mark Schulze Richard Spelz PHIL LEAR Recognized by… Erica can also demonstrate how you can de- tion. Please leave your animals at home! SARINA TIGGER, WILLOW & OLIVIA ZEKE Yael Sivan Gary Showalter and Naomi Brill Kathleen and James Schumacher Constance Hall HAPPY CHANUKKA TO: MOM & DAD JESSIE & LUKE JACOBSON velop a financial plan with your humane values For more information, call (763) 487-8229. SASSY ANGIE TIMMONS ZHA ZHA Recognized by… Aaron and Jen Bayley Julia Sherf Wallace LaBar Michelle Barrows Deborah A. Randolph MARK & JULIA MOSBY KYLE & NIKKI RENNER in mind. Join us on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The Como Park Zoo is located at 1225 TING-TING ZIGGY HEILICHER FAMILY Elizabeth and Daniel Albright Nicole and Kyle Renner JANE SCHILLER Grama Patrick Finn Steven Savitt Deborah A. Randolph DEAN REYNOLDS & AMY SPERLING & at AHS in Golden Valley or Saturday, April 10 at Estabrook Dr., St. Paul. SHYLO TONY DOUG WATSON SCOTT PARKIN 9:30 a.m. at the Como Park Lakeside Pavilion Hope Wedge Diane Pettit HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO: Siri Braun Cate Smith Abbott and Fall Wine Dinner training SIERRA, PEPPERMINT & KAISER TPG EMPLOYEES Recognized by… Recognized by… ANN ROBERTSON & TOM FOSTER Matt Abbott at 1360 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul. Introduction to Pet Dog Training Brenda and Donald McCormick TPG Credit Management Pat Robertson ANGELA TAYLOR & Friday, November 5 TUCKER & GEORGE ROSIE BARB LACKNER & MARGY GAST JOHN & MICHELLE ROBINSON MARTIN LANTINEN There is no charge for the seminar, but space SIMON & KATIE Norma J. Buchanan Geoffrey Howard The Saint Paul Hotel, St. Paul Find out about the dog training classes offered Janice Bobrowske Christine Sorensen and Pete Taufen Angela Taylor Patrick Donnelly TONI & MIKE ROSEN NORAH MORTENSON JOY SALVERDA AMY VON WALTER & is limited. RSVP to giving@animalhumanesoci- at Animal Humane Society. People only at this KATHY & MICHAEL SKOW Judy and Ted Edin Norah Morenson Enjoy exceptional courses prepared by outstand- Stefan Hyduke TUCKER Julie and Jay Cain PHIL JONCAS ety.org or (763) 432-4525. SLUDGER John Debee and Mike Shields TAG, TANNER, & MAY Andrea and Stephen Yoch ing local chefs and paired with exquisite wines first session please. All classes are held from Michael O'Donnell TULIP HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO: Mary Forby SARA WAGNER & JOE POHLAND SNICKERS Renee Ribnick Recognized by… Recognized by… KATHY TARGOS & Margaret Wirth-Johnson by Ray Zemke from Cellars Wine & Spirits. You’ll 6:30–8 p.m. No registration necessary. Classes Susan and Robert Greenberg TYLER MY DAUGHTER GEORGE SEIFERT and James R. Johnson Allen and Mary Gaynor JENNIFER ANKENY Jean A. Targos have the opportunity to bid on exclusive auction are available in Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, SNOBALL Michael Berding Dorothy Aldrich-Ames Melinda Hunt URSA CHOCOLATE Woodbury and Now Boarding. For exact dates Christopher Jozwiak SHANNON CLARK items, but most important, you’ll support the SNUGGLES Shannon Clark Gene and Pat Hetland Kimberly and Robert Horvat DIVA VALENTINE GARY & TONYA COX programs, services and animals of Animal Hu- and a schedule of all our dog training Cheryl and Tod Swenson MARY COCHRANE RePete SOLOMON Alison Cochrane Jennifer Cox Betty Heffernan ANTHONY VAN DE LIGT JUDY & ED DAVIS mane Society. Seating is limited. Please make classes, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org Jennifer Van de Ligt CODY SOOLEI & CHIN Jan and Thomas Solei Sam and Betty Javorina or call (763) 489-2217. Richard Spelz VERONICA & MAUDE JULIE DELAGO your reservations early to guarantee your seat James Wilson MEGAN COMMERS DIANE SPARBOE Wendy and Michael Commers Alexis Welsh at this premier Twin Cities event. For reserva- David and Cynthia Foster VINNY THE DOWNINGS Canine Good Citizen Test Richard and Gretchen Hirt SCOTT HALL SPARKY Jane Hall Gail Stremel tions, call (763) 432-4842 or email info- A certification program designed to reward Kurt Hayek WALDO THE WALLABY TRESSA, MEGAN, REILLY, & Todd and Krista Anderson MAX HERMAN LINDA SPERLING Bil, Charlotte, Carter and Pete DUFFY FALLON [email protected]. dogs with good manners at home and in the Doug Sperling POPPIE WALLING The Spirit That Moves You Erin Herold BABS KOCH SPOT Nan and Roger Hawkinson GINGER community. The program stresses responsible Leslie Berkshire PAULA WARD Candy Singer Wells Fargo NOAH & FINN MCCREIGHT STUMPIE Kathryn McCreight GRAMS & POPS pet ownership. All tests are held at 8:15 p.m. Lynn Allers STAN WATERS Lindsay M. Golz Helen Moreland KATHERINE MCKEOWN on the dates below. For more information, Family and Friends visit www.akc.org or call our Training School at (763) 489-2217. Walk for Animals Golden Valley, the first Monday of the Make your next gift in memory or in honor of an animal you love Saturday, May 1, registration 8:30 a.m. month (testing in September will be Your support of the Animal Humane Society can also be a wonderful way to remember the special animals in your life. Walk begins at 10 a.m., Golden Valley September 13) Instead of spoiling them with treats and toys, demonstrate your love by helping animals less fortunate than your own. You love animals. You know what a difference Coon Rapids, the third Wednesday of Gifts of $100 or more made in memory or tribute to an animal will be listed here in Animal Tracks. All memorial and tribute the month gifts will be acknowledged on our website at www.animalhumanesociety.org/mem/trib and will be updated monthly. they have made in your life. You also care To make a memorial or tribute gift, you may: about animals less fortunate than your own. The Walk for Animals is your opportunity to • use the donation envelope provided in the center fold of Animal Tracks • visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate and select the honor/memorial option help the thousands of companion animals that • or call our development office at (763) 489-1589 will come through Animal Humane Society’s Create a personal fundraising webpage to honor the special people, doors this year. Begin raising pledges now and animals and events in your life at: get ready for the best stand-up-on-your-hind- legs-and-bark event of the year! www.animalhumanesociety.org/tributes For more information, visit www.animalhu- Thank you! manesociety.org/walk or call (763) 439-4841.

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Dog-Aggressive Dog Class Therapy Animal Classes Pet Loss Support Group A specialized class for people seeking help Are you and your pet ready to begin therapy This support group is an ongoing informal with their dog-aggressive dogs. This class is not training classes to become a registered ther- support group led by a trained facilitator for for dogs that are human-aggressive or have a apy team? Classes are now offered in Golden those dealing with the grief caused by the loss bite history. Space is limited. For more informa- Bunny Basics Valley. New! Weeklong guinea pig training of a pet. There is no admission charge. The tion and to be placed on a waiting list call the This is a class for people interested in getting camp will be held for kids ages 10-18. group meets in Conference Room D across AHS Training School at (763) 489-2217. a rabbit or those who already have one and Call (763) 489-2217 for dates and details. from the Training Center in Golden Valley, Yappy Hour! want to know more about their care. (Please, no Mondays at 7 p.m. For easy and convenient Well-behaved dogs are welcome with their rabbits in class.) The class is free, but donations tours, clinics and groups access, please park in the Boarding/Training dog-loving owners at this event. Admission is to the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society are parking lot. Call (763) 489-2205 for more welcome. Register by calling (763) 489-2234. AHS Tours information. $10 for the public and $7 for enrolled Training Ever wondered what goes on behind the School students. Dog owners need to bring All sessions are held from 6:30–8 p.m. on the dates below. scenes at AHS? Join us for a tour of our Golden vaccination records (rabies, bordetella, dis- Valley location. You’ll learn more about AHS family programs temper, and parvovirus). Sessions are held in April 1, Woodbury April 12, Golden Valley and the animals we serve, and get a guided Pet Parenting Workshop Golden Valley at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.. For exact tour through the working areas of our shelter. When you bring a new pet into your home, May 6, Woodbury dates, please visit www.animalhumanesoci- Cost is $1 per person. Participants must be everyone in the family should be ready to share May 10, Golden Valley ety.org/events or call (763) 489-2217. at least 6 years of age. Space is limited, and the joys, challenges, and responsibilities in- youth programs June 3, Woodbury registration is required. All tours held volved in caring for that pet. The Pet Parenting Unleashed Express Mini Day Camps June 14, Golden Valley PetSet Youth Club from 7–8 p.m. on the dates below. Call (763) Workshop is designed to help families explore Looking for something new to do on those Be a part of the PetSet Youth Club! Club July 1, Woodbury 489-2220 or email education@animalhu- and prepare for pet ownership. Families will no-school days? Unleash your child’s love of members learn from animal experts, examine July 12, Golden Valley manesociety.org to register. explore some of the myths surrounding pets, animals with Unleashed Express Mini Camp. animal-related current events, develop com- August 5, Woodbury April 15 find out what local laws pertain to pet owner- These day camp programs include a variety of munity service projects to help animals, and August 9, Golden Valley June 8 ship, learn about and plan for daily pet care activities. Kids will learn about responsible pet more. Groups are available for grades 5–8 and September 2, Woodbury August 11 responsibilities, and more. ownership, create items to make shelter ani- 9–12 in Golden Valley and grades 5–8 in Wood- September 13, Golden Valley October 5 Space is limited and registration is required. mals more comfortable, spend some time with bury. PetSet groups meet twice a month. New October 7, Woodbury Microchip and Nail Clinics Workshop will be held from 2–4 p.m. in Golden shelter animals, and more. Camps are available members can join anytime! For more informa- October 11, Golden Valley This event includes microchip (permanent Valley on the dates listed below. Cost is $30 for kids in grades 3–7 and run from 9 a.m. to tion visit www.animalhumanesocietey.org/pet- Intro to Therapy Animals identification) and nail trim clinics. Microchip- per family. For more information, visit www.ani- 4 p.m. and are not a repeat of summer camp. setyouthclub or contact the Education depart- Are you interested in learning more about how ping is $40 and nail trims are $12 plus tax. malhumanesociety.org/petparenting or contact Look for more information on our website at ment at (763) 489-2220 or education@ ani- Rabbit Agility you and your pet (dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, Clinics are held from 1–3 p.m. at the locations the Education department at (763) 489-2220 www.animalhumane society.org/unleashedex- malhumanesociety.org to register. An opportunity for caged and house rabbits horse and more) can become part of a therapy and on the dates listed below. For more infor- or [email protected]. press or call (763) 489-2220. to explore and get exercise and mental stimu- team that visits nursing homes, schools, hos- mation visit our online Events calendar at March 20 March 29–30, Golden Valley and Woodbury lation at the same time. For more information, pices, libraries and more? Join us to find out www.animalhumanesociety.org/events or June 19 March 31–April 1, Golden Valley and Woodbury please visit the website of our partner, Min- more about what therapy animals do, what call (763) 522-4325. September 25 April 5–6, Coon Rapids nesota Companion Rabbit Society at www.mn- training you and your animal will need, and how Buffalo, Second to last Sunday of the month October 14–15, Locations TBD houserabbit.org or email rabbitagility@ to become a registered therapy animal team. (except for May which will be held on May 16) Unleashed Summer Camps mn.companionrabbit.org. Classes are $25 for This session is free, but registration is required. Coon Rapids, Second Sunday of each month Register now for our Unleashed Summer Camp! five weeks and held in Golden Valley. All rabbits All sessions are held from 7–8 p.m. For more Golden Valley, Second Sunday of each Unleashed is an animal-themed summer day must be spayed or neutered. information, call (763) 489-2220 or email month (no clinic in May) camp. Campers spend a full week immersed in Hoppy Hour [email protected]. St. Paul, First Sunday of each month animal learning and fun. Each week includes A social hour for rabbits and their owners April 22, Woodbury Woodbury, Third Saturday of each month animal-related educational activities, animal in- held at 1 p.m. every other Sunday in Golden May 12, Woodbury teractions, visits from special guests, field trips, Valley. $3 per rabbit. For exact dates and infor- June 9, Coon Rapids and more. Unleashed is available at all locations mation, please contact our Training School at July 14, St. Paul for kids entering grades 3–12. For more infor- (763) 489-2217 or [email protected] August 11, St. Paul mation or to register online, visit www.animal- ionrabbit.org. 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