The Newsletter of www. animalfriendshs.org Spring/Summer 2016

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The Story of... Precious Rugby! by Kelsey Barker - Rugby’s person - Sadie I believe it was fate that brought me to Rugby. I unexpectedly got out of work early one day last fall, so I decided to go to the shelter to look at some dogs (having just recently decided to look into adopting my first pet) and visit with some of my past co-workers. While Lulu walking through the adoption kennel, a small terrier mix caught my eye, but I quickly learned that it was already in the process of being adopted. Still feeling hopeful that I could find a dog that was right for me, I vowed to return the next week and continue my search. On my way Vixen out, I ran into my former boss, Meg. Stopping to speak with her, I mentioned the cute terrier mix that I had just looked at and told her that while I was glad it was finding a home, I wished I could find one similar to adopt for myself. That’s the moment when my life was forever changed. Meg told Ninja me that the shelter had 2 adorable terrier mix puppies (they had been found wandering the streets and were brought to Animal Friends by a concerned citizen) that weren’t quite ready for adoption yet. ...Continued on page 8

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Sheamus Monkey Happy foster failure! Ruby was being fostered to Monkey is enjoying his new home as much as help her with socialization. She was nervous and Congratulations! Penny is Butler we are enjoying him! Thank you for giving us scared in the shelter. Her foster parents fell in love County’s #1 Doggie! ...interview on page 2 the perfect addition to our growing family! - now Ruby is a permanent member of the family! by Meg Stephenson Name: Penny Nickname: Penny Annie Age: 10 years old Sex: Spayed Female Breed: Beagle / Terrier Mix, 20 lbs. Owner: Mann Family, interview conducted with Rita Mann & son David. How did they become Penny’s owner: On Christmas Eve in 2009, Don (Rita’s son) was driving home in the snow Claire and sleet. He approached his home and found Penny right in front of his driveway. Don stopped his vehicle, and Penny went right underneath the car. Don got her out from under the car and took her inside. Two hours later she AFHS was resting peacefully by the fire place. It appeared that Penny had been on the run for quite awhile. She weighed Board of Trustees 7 pounds at the time. The Mann family has four houses on 38 acres. The dogs mainly go between Rita and David’s houses, but will some- Richard G. Fox times visit the other houses as well. Penny has a special bond with David. She clings to his side, and anytime he President, Fairfield returns home she is elated to see him. Kendra Catherman How long have they had Penny: 6 years this past Christmas Eve. 1st Vice President Any siblings: At one point Penny was one of 8 dogs and two cats. Penny still has many current siblings. Presently she Hamilton shares the homestead with Eleanor, a 6 year old Pitbull/Boxer mix, Zelda, an 8 and ½ year old Labrador mix (and AFHS alumn), Oso, a 7 and ½ year old Labrador mix, Muffin, a 12 year old tortoiseshell domestic short hair cat Ronald C. Short and Samantha, a 17 year old black domestic long hair cat. Eleanor is Penny’s best friend. When Penny has been nd 2 Vice President exploring too long, Eleanor will run into the woods, find Penny, and escort her back home. Middletown Any more siblings in the future: Not right now, but maybe someday down the road. Favorite treat: Vanilla Ice Cream or Peanut Butter. Dee Parragh Penny doesn’t have a favorite toy, but she loves chasing rabbits and squirrels. After all, she is part Secretary, Fairfield Favorite toy: Beagle. ☺ Jeremy Taylor Favorite things to do: Penny loves to run through the woods, and she loves to bark, especially when she is on a Treasurer, Trenton scent. Special tricks: Penny follows her nose! When the Mann family first started exploring the woods with her, Penny would Jack Armstrong bark like crazy. At first they thought something was wrong, but they would find she was just on a scent, ending up Hamilton with her head in a tree stump. Robert T. Baesel How does Penny feel being the #1 dog in Butler County: Like a STAR! Hamilton Penny’s advice to pet owners: Have patience with Beagles. When (they) get locked on a scent, you don’t have a chance. Greg Hull Unique quality: Penny loves to bury herself in the covers and sleep. She does NOT like the water, despite her canine Hamilton siblings loving to swim and jumping right in. Thoughts from the owner: Pets are a lot of work, but they bring a lot of love in return. Patti Hamblin Hamilton

Nancy Nichting Hamilton Nancy Piper Interview Oxford

Susanna Schwartz, DVM Diplomate ACVS with the Cincinnati #1 Butler County Cowboy

BE A VOICE FOR Dog, THE ANIMALS! If you witness animal neglect, Penny! cruelty or abuse, report it to the proper authorities!

2 shared by Meg Stephenson Success Stories great adoption Blake, Abbey Scooby & Cooper Thought you guys would get a kick out of these. Our buddies courtesy of you guys!

Blake, adopted 11/13 (formerly Matrix) Abbey, adopted 12/15 (formerly Dottie) Cooper, adopted 11/15 (formerly Claus)

Keep up the great work Scooby seems really happy there!!! and we already love him so much! Thanks for taking such - Mike good care of him until we & Teresa found him! - Linda

ara Hey Meg & Tara K We adopted a dog at the shelter in May, her name was Kara. She was a shepherd/ beagle mix. Real chunky girl!

She has lost 20 lbs! I just can't get over the difference. She looks like a different dog. Just wanted to share!

3 AL FRIEN IM D N S The 11th Annual A

Bark n Purr BallBark n’Purr’ ’ ’ BALL H Y U 2016 T M IE Ball ANE SOC By Nancy Bender Photographs by Harold and Carolyn Kramer Over the years, Animal Friends largest annual fundraiser, the Bark’n’Purr Ball, has become a cause near and dear to many hearts. It has earned a reputation as the most anticipated event for Butler County’s only open admission shelter. An early sell- out has become the norm. More businesses, small and large, are stepping up. More people are contributing items for the auc- tions. Combined, this lends tremendously to the success of the Bark’n’Purr. Animal Friends is donation dependent and could not be more grateful, as all funds raised go towards the care of the animals. According to Executive Director, Meg Stephenson, last year’s in-take population consisted of 3,309 cats, 2,785 dogs, 2 pigs, 1 rabbit, 2 piranha, 1 bearded dragon and 1 snake - in all, a total of 6,101 animals. All reasons why the shelter relies on our help, in whatever form it comes! Meg expressed her profuse thanks to the hard work and dedication of the staff, the devotion of the volunteers and the help from outside rescue groups. It bears noting here: all while under Meg’s leadership, her perse- verance, hard work and commitment to the animals. The event was held at Receptions in Fairfield on March 19th. It puts the fun in fundraising, a reunion of old faces and new! It was a lively night filled with nonstop activity: The silent and live auctions, great food, musical entertainment by Thun- derbay Band, raffles and games, including the ever popular Heads or Tails. There were 2 featured guests of the furry vari- ety; both of them former residents of AFHS. First up was Rugby! (Story on page 1) Accompanied by his adopter, Kelsey Barker; he had no trouble sharing the spotlight with the 2nd guest,

4 Sophie, a retriever mix, accompanied by her adopters, the Chernock family. Meg shared Sophie’s incredible journey with Animal Friends, recovering from two broken legs and finding the perfect forever home! Another special highlight came from Board President, Rick Fox. After thanking the board members for their contribution, he invited an unsuspecting volunteer to the stage. She was, after all, busy photographing the event. Rick proudly introduced Carolyn Kramer and announced her 50 year tenure with AFHS, the longest of all volunteers! He explained her history with the organization, listing some of the numerous and wide-ranging services she has provided. Director Meg Stephenson presented her a bouquet of flowers. Carolyn expressed her amazement with the many changes and progress she has witnessed with the shelter and animal welfare. In her words,”The shelter is my heart.” Carolyn was visibly over- whelmed by the applause that quickly led to a well-deserved standing ovation. The Fundraising Committee & every- one who assisted with the Bark’n’Purr are to be credited for yet another ex- emplary job. Above all, a sincere thank you to everyone in the audience and to all those in the community who support Animal Friends Humane Society.

5 IN MEMORY OF DONATED BY Timmy ...... Susan Domonkos Gatsby ...... Patricia Ganz Hear Hearts Molly...... Charles Kleine Maggie May (adopted in 1999). . . . Maureen Richard Max...... Nick Kiki...... Elaine Hill Riley, the Shiloh shepherd...... Marianne Henry Princess ...... Tom Kauffung Sammie...... Nick Guido, her daughter’s pug...... Marclene Smith Mopsy Ann...... Marjorie Perry Nika ...... Ann Sobel Ollie, a cat ...... Joan Crane Milo...... David Winters Raymond Risch ...... Richard & Rose Ehlinger, Riley, the Shilohthat shepherd. . . . . care. . . . Marianne Henry Timothy Coffey...... Fred & Joan Willsey GiGi Echols...... Carl & Betty Echols Larry Marley & Rita Armstrong, Janice Haas, Mopsy Ann...... Marjorie Perry Karen Whitaker ...... Tracy Whitaker, Brian Rufus ...... Susan Frazier & Dandy Kathleen Eickhoff, Dennis & Judith Cerullo, Mr. & Dogs: Manchester and Lexi...... Sara Porter Lien & Tracy Randall-Lien, Melissa Sand & Samuel & Max...... Joan Crane Mrs. John Schwietert, Terri Keller, Mike and Trudy Ruth Roark...... Gordon & Janet Fox, Jennifer Phillys, Christopher Eyink, Doug Kramer, Dr. Donald Alford, DVM ...... Mrs. Sharon Alford, Kraemer, Patty Kreitinger, Gerald and Judeth Risch, Mr. & Mrs. B.M. Landry Joan Doggett, Debbie & Chris Hall, Mary Lucas Marcus & Jon Alford, Robert & Sharon Medlock, Ron Salerno, Keyser Chevrolet-Buick, Inc Rea Angstadt...... Charles & Renee Chernock (Reliance International), Paul & Marsha Usher, Mrs. Karen Whalen, Steve & Marilyn Verbeck Lillian Davis .. Carolyn Bihr, Geri Rosenberger-Schick, Bruce McDaniel...... Mrs. Sandra McDaniel, Dennis and Tina Cole, Vic & Rowena Kendall, Fern & Dennis Dittman. . . Anne & Michael Dittman Thomas Stander, Tom and Darla Ledford, Barbara Sandy, Dixie & Tinker Kenneth Doggett, Voelker Controls Co. Nadine Minton...... Marta Hopkins & Moore, Rick & Robin Heaberlin, Gail Stark Bill Yaw ...... Mrs. Sandra McDaniel, Sandy, Laine Tarter’s dog, Bondo. Karen & David Robertson Terry Murray, Kaitlyn Lang Elaine Paul...... Austin & Lois Gleason Dixie, Tinker, Bailey & Max Bandit Dean (a cat)...... Cindi, Lorri, Shelley, Nancy Burd...... Joni Demmel Sharon L. Leonhardt . Brad, Lyn, Emily & Eric Jones Lou Popazivanov...... Ellen Popazivanov Lori, Jenny & Cathy Marcell Burchfield ...... Mrs. Ruth Burchfield Taz ...... Deanne Devine David Wittman ...... Mrs. Claire Wittman Beau...... Joan Crane Robert Black...... Phyllis Kadle Clio...... Deanne Devine Karen Runnels...... Charles Runnels Eddie...... Rhonda Lynn Bohannon Jeffrey Greer...... Barbara & Ronnie Greer, Eleanor Scheaf...... Nancy Puckett Gary Vaughn...... Mary Jayne Crow Chase ...... Jane Young & Bill Fultz Judith BurkeStarr, Michael Cundiff & family, Rita Prevette ...... Mary Ellen Elliott Shelton Arthur...... Lee Ann Rau Black lab, Bella...... Raetta Knueven Sandy Wolf & Terri Tilford, Renee Boswell Mayzie ...... Judy Van Niman Pete Jensen...... Grace Joy Rosa ...... Sylvia Taylor (Secretary, Fairfield East Elementary School) Joseph “Boo” Winkler. . Chuck and Connie Duersch Diane Glassmeyer Mueller...... Grant Mueller Tricksie...... Peter McAdams Robert Topkins...... James Kimmel Carol Jones Dornan ...... Jack and Jane Fryman Shelby, Sinatra and Lydia ...... Holly Schultheis Dave Bennett...... Elaine Hill Cindy Sigala...... Patty Anderson, Angela Minton, Annie . . . . Nancy Ayers, Mr. & Mrs. William Williams Pepper, Heidi, Manda, Misty, Sarah, Carol Schubeler...... Barbara Roof Everett Hoffman, Donna Miller, Sonya Myer, Jasper and Mitzi...... Amy Blomer Shadow and Annie...... Skip and Marie Batten Marty Perin...... Robert & Jolene Perin Paul & Jennifer Riccobene, Karen Siegmann, Donna Lailah Eve Cain. . Kathy Curtis and the late Jim Kerby Bubbles, Snoopy, Smokey, Dr. Robert Flagel...... The family of Barry Levey Elmore, Lynn Buck, Rosemary Wright, the Jackie Tauber ...... Joan and Charles Binstadt Biffy & Dempsey ...... Cheryl Thomas Carol Anderson...... Irene Vogel & family, Thelma, Maxfield family (Jeff, Debbie, Stephanie & Logan) Juanita Davis. . . Carly Davis, Kenneth Mahon, Nancy Cats Poo and Poo2 and grand-puppy, Norma & Irene Garner Zack...... Faye Cosby Deserisy, Martha Lansaw, Martha Brown, Cinnamon...... Ken and Betty Schray Linda Wolterman...... Joe Mushaben Kitty...... Faye Cosby Mary Eisele, Nancy Layman Callie...... Ruth Brown Aunt Pat...... Nan Paisley-Brunskill Oliver...... Mrs. Lois Hinshaw Lavada Grubbs...... Billie Grubbs Pati Fox, Ed Fox, Esther Fox, IN HONOR OF DONATED BY Karen Runnels...... Charles Runnels Stephanie Ballinger...... Connie Willis Geneva Ewen, George Ewen...... Rick Fox Cindy Schmitt’s Birthday...... Joy Lovely Peppy...... Nathanial Read Beloved pets: Corky, Grizzwald, Trixie Anne, Peaches, Goldie, Link, Co-Co, Mitzi, Nikki, Snoop, . Murphee Ricker ...... Cathy Boyler Hrncirik’s cat...... Carol Thomas Baron, Daisy, Sparky ...... Phyllis Egelhoff Taffy, King, Clover, Apollo ...... Rick Fox Sherry Dillon and Debbie...... Anita & Rick Clark Pumpkin...... Joan Crane, Carolyn Soupene Lancelot, PDay, Merlin...... Max Iltzsch Ruth Kabakoff ..William McKenna & Nadja Hofmann Madison and Avery Fredricks. . . Janet Fredricks Fund Sammy (kitty)...... Jane Young & Bill Fultz Wicket ...... Glynda Smith Cindy Tiedemann...... Lee Ann Rau of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Hanna...... Jane Young & Bill Fultz Ruffuss...... Mary Reffitt Patsy Glidewell...... Shirley Hughes Betty Armstrong...... Ellen Rogin Josie ...... Steve & Pam Broccolo, Connie Willis Robin ...... David and Rosa Schwartz Doby Ranz...... Steve & Lindy Ranz Millie and Marley, two adopted kitties. . . . . Lori Miller Jerry McCandless...... Paulette McCandless Murphy ...... Julie Kipper Kevin Roettger ...... Bob & Whitney Rodriguez Artizte, adopted Siamese kitten...... Linda Kearney Joan “Toots” Cable. . . . Tom & Mary Jo Shannon and Scooter...... Pete Sorrentino Robert Weekley...... Robert & Sharon Medlock, Shelby...... Becca & Byron Stowe Mary Kay Schroer Sydnee ...... Rita Benseler Donald & DeVona Miller, Donna & Jim Bierer Wedding of Mary Connaughton & Beverly Graff Mullins...... Kathy and Bud Graff Rusty and Taffy...... Ron & Carole Replogle Her cats ...... Dianne Thomas Michael Hamann...... Terry and Hannah Lehmann Cecil E. Duff ...... Allegra Brown Duff Abigail ...... Lois Vanwinkle Shadow, beloved black pug . . . . . Mike & Pam Fisher James Jeff Donley...... Jackie Joyce Earl Conrad...... Mrs. Margaret Conrad Zino...... Fernando Benvegnu Zeke, 36 yr. old pony...... Jack & Susan Grove Mary Cooper’s Birthday. Karen Woodrey, Sandra Locher Ricardo Avery...... Ronald & Janet Schehr Stormy...... Kay & Ron Short Stuff and Dutchess ...... Carole & J.B. Little Smokey and Patches...... Kathy Bredenkamp Carole Ann Thyen...... John Thyen, Brent & Cathy Yorkies, Courtney & Chelsea. . . Fred & Joan Willsey Phantom...... Ronald Shafto Tigger and Matti...... Derek & Karen Conklin Beckett, Tom and Peggy Avance, Little Feller ...... Kay Clark Gabby...... Mrs. Mary Mayer Ben Wendeln...... Matthew Smith Charlotte and Carl Kettman Sammy - adopted in 1999 ...... Barbara Piper Hallie ...... David & Carol Thomas Janet Rawlinson ...... Kathryn Rawlinson Carol Bell. . Joan Morgan, Hugh & Grace Thompson Opie, Golden retriever, adopted in 2001. . . Jeffrey and Max...... Donna Jee Mrs. Linda Schofield for Christmas...... Larry and Jean Gaylord & Rocky...... Jeffrey Hughes Davis Terri Blair Pat Ingraham...... Carolyn & Rick Marra Carol Parsons Family (Jeffrey, Belinda & Jay), Michael Vincent Sadie...... Dori Huff Sally Kane...... Bonnie Koller Mr. & Mrs. Greg Munafo...... Joan Haydock Cafarelli Family (Michael, Cory (Davis) Nicholas Boo Boo ...... Debbi Watson Sandra Taylor...... John Taylor Henry & Melanie Staubitz for Christmas. . Sarah Engel Cafarelli); Marilyn Schmitt, Gene & Darla Ralston, Abby, 15 1/2 yr old Boston terrier. . . Jack & Rose Ann Albert Willens...... Mr. & Mrs. Neil Cohen Paula Hutton...... Danniele Evans, Anonymous Rose Ann Post, Mrs. Don Alford, Jenny Conrad, Bill Post, Patty Gifford, Joan Crane Walt Ferrell and dog, Tug...... Joyce Ferrell Mr & Mrs. Gary Beel...... Rebecca Strominger & Pam Anderson & Dick & Jo Gilbert, Pat Glidewell, Schatzi ...... Ernestine Winkler Robert “Poppy” Burer. . . . . Frank & Donna Merrill, Ron Morgan for Christmas...... Kathy Morgan Inky & Herta Moore, Kathy Estridge, Donna Burnett, Fredo, 10 year old cat ...... Donna Russo Tom Burer Robin Saraceno...... Marissa Ondecko Ann Thompson, Carolyn Soupene Marilyn Huddleson, Oscar ...... Chad Heflin Mary Ann Samoviski ...... Allegra Brown Duff John & Celeste Baumgartner for Christmas. Amy Beckett Patty Gifford, Joan Crane, Dr. & Mrs. Dillon Coonhound, Midnight...... Mike and Deb Kaylor Anna Mae Beer...... Don Beer Michael Kaylor for Christmas...... Rhonda Harp Rhodenbaugh, Mary Fetzer, Allegra Brown Duff, Lois Honey Bun and Snuggles...... Anita Snyder Ray and Lill Beer ...... Don Beer Jon Karlsson...... Dawn Knochenmuss Hinshaw, Mary Bittinger, Dixie Sarno, Joy Demoret, Alex, Kasey and Jake...... Kay Toby Ruben Jane Wilhelm ...... Alison Duncan, Dan & Sandy Honey, Pumpkin, Mr. Big, Yum Yum. Dawn Knochenmuss Marilyn Moore, Catherine McCabe, Mr. & Mrs. Bailey...... Kevin and Kristi Campbell Harges, Doug & Sandy Barnum, Bill & Louise Sagel Family ...... Mary Sue Wentzel Neil Cohen, the Presbyterian Church, The School Rondell...... Marcus Alford Greene, John Halderman, Ron Puska, Ann Tomsich...... Teresa Durbin Psychologists of Hamilton City Jerry...... Vancyne Storck Kim & Chris Brown, Donald Kline Nancy Meeker & Lil Fesperman, Michelle “Micky” Warncke...... Paul & Jeanette Dakota ...... Vancyne Storck Sylvia Bowman...... Donna & Ray Bowman, Anne best cat sitters ever!...... Ginny Thiell Warncke, Judy Warncke, Don & Carol Spotz, a beloved cat...... Carole Bono McAdams, Dawn Rowe Casey ...... Mrs. Lee Steenken Warncke, Joe & Beth Friess & family, Bruce & Flat coated retriever, Tigger...... Judy Goecke Miriam Kramer. . . . Nancy & Bob Krinov, Pauline & Grandcats Punki and Chipper...... June Pierce Kris Warncke & family, Dick and Joyce Darcy, Louis...... Susan Stephenson Mike Krinov, Kathleen Kessler, Rose Ann & Beth Combs...... Dana Sennet L.M. Peter, Dave & Linda Galaise, Joseph Rebein, Leah Rose Cancaro...... Tina Knott Jack Post, Jim Schneider, Donna Burnett, Charles & Sebastian and Bit...... Mark & Allison Sandor Robert & Kathleen Mitts, Jim & Janet Bailey, Daniel Pamela Kay Smith...... Cherri Carpenter Dean Oder, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Couch, June Pierce Berkley and Dublin...... Michael Schwartzman Hoffheimer, Robert Bilott & Sarah Barlage, Mr. & Mary Miller...... Suzanne Dulaney Barbara “Bunnie” Wilhelm. . . . Raymond and Connie Bobby and Kristi...... The Smith / Besterman Clan Mrs. James Hochwalt, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ross, Alice Jeffers...... Fred Jeffers Hendel, Joe Brinker Family, Karen Barsh Gaston Family of Cary, NC...... Anonymous Sue Barhorst, Sam & Nancy Duran, Bob & Phyllis Nicolette Aurigemma ...... BMW of Cincinnati Margaret Elieff. . . . Mrs. Paulette McCandless, Betty Adopted dog, Josey, 14 1/2 yr old . David & WilmaEdmonds Sloan, Robert & Risa Rohrberger, Peter Georgiton, (Jake Sweeney Automotive, Inc.) Risner, Zona Courey Rebecca Flick...... Greg Flick Alison Thomas, Flagel Huber Flagel, Taft Stettinius Lucy...... Donna Kaufman Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Bowling. . . . Nancy & Denise, Pat Spelski...... Personal Choice Financial LLC & Hollister LLP (Cheryl Hardin, Dir. of Operations), George, a 17 yr old cat...... Donna Kaufman Cheryl Clancey, Donna Kaufman Pauline Clark...... David and Stephany Sloneker Jeanne Janchar, Jose Alvarez, Lonnie & Gayle Sarah, Golden retriever...... Deborah Brown Johnny Brickner...... Nancy & Denise Daniel Paolercio...... Scott Ford & the Team at Young, Michael & Carol Oler, Judy Palmisano Sport, and Heidi’s pets: Bailey, Cuddles, Beauty, Walter, a Norwich Terrier . . . Carolyn Soupene, Joan Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Evelyn Lawrence & Buddy ...... Susan Henry Midnight, Miracle ...... Sandy Reynolds Crane, June Pierce, Susan Myers Patricia Grigsby’s Birthday...... Anonymous Betty Young...... Susan Henry Bert...... Karen Obermeyer Timmy ...... Susan Domonkos Thank you to Nancy Meeker & Mike Kamp. . Michelle Grant, Don & Terri Matchett, Piper...... Billie Gladden Brenda Morgan...... Cindy Merkle Lil Fesperman...... Ginny Thiell Jody Platt, Robert & Rhonda Beasley, Robert Henkel...... Kathleen Smith Janice Hartman...... Barbara Piper, Sandy Ratliff, Adopted pet, Ozzie...... Darlene Deem Nora HarrisDeborah Bryant, Becki Simpson, Sparky ...... Jane Young & Bill Fultz Charles Horn, Paul & Mary Roper, Jerry & Lois Feix Arlene Wise...... Anonymous Lebanon High School Staff Willie Boy, Tippy and Peanut ...... Addie Seekamp Mary Grace Paullus. . . . . Jack & Marjorie Randolph, Nicki Finkelman & Randy Linville Wedding. . . . Judith Jean Poynter’s dog...... Lisa Dunlap Beloved dog, Lacey...... Jodie & Mike Doerger Becky Moser, Steve & Carol Archdeacon, Gilleland, Sherry & Warren Spreng, Milo...... David Winters His bichon, Snowball ...... George Coures Michael & Carol Oler Susan Cole, Harold & Carolyn Kramer Princess ...... Tom Kauffung Casey ...... Paulette McCandless Raymond Gates...... Greg Gates Wendy McAdams, for her care of Tricksie ..Peter McAdams Nika ...... Ann Sobel Milo...... David Winters Carole Sue Wolf...... Nancy Smith, Ruth Perry Hannah Erb’s Birthday...... Mallory Witsken 6 Janet Linnemann continued year, I wanted to do something useful. One of my oldest and dearest friends Debbie Schneider (one of our fab senior volunteers) invited me to come to the shelter and try it. I did and LOVED it! It seems I learn something new just about every day - first and foremost is patience. I’ve always been a cat person at heart and have 4 cats at home, the last 2 I adopted from the shelter since volunteering, but I spend most of my time walking the dogs. I love seeing how excited they get when they see us volunteers come through the door and knowing they are going to get SEPTEMBER 2015 out of their cages for a while. I’ve met a lot of fun people, it’s great exercise and of course I’ve fallen in love with several dogs so far. Hoping I’ll be able to do this for a long time to come.” Anne & Megan Mills We thank you for your service, Janet! Anne and Megan have been a part of the Animal Friends Humane Society Volunteer Family since 2005. Since DECEMBER 2015 that time they have fostered, fundraised, and volunteered their time and resources to help the animals here at AFHS. Barb Homan We are so grateful to have Anne and Megan as volunteers and look forward to having them as part of our volunteer Congratulations Barb! Barb Homan has been a part of the program for many years to come! Here is what Anne and Animal Friends Humane Society Volunteer Family since Megan have to say about volunteering with AFHS: February 2011. She has logged almost 250 hours since “Megan and I have both been volunteering for the becoming a volunteer and consistently volunteers a few AFHS since 2005 when the shelter was still located in hours every week with our furry friends! We are so grateful Trenton. When we started walking dogs and cuddling cats to have Barb as a volunteer and look forward to having her Megan was only 7. One of our first projects was to raise as a part of our volunteer program for many years to come! money for the shelter to purchase tags to hang on the Please read what Barb has to say about volunteering at cages that indicated if the dogs had been walked or still Animal Friends Humane Society: needed to be walked. (The picture attached is when they “I wanted to volunteer after I retired and helping at AFHS were at a neighbor’s house, working on this fund raiser, was a natural choice for me. I love cats and dogs. going door to door and explaining what they were raising money for at the shelter). Megan, I look forward to coming every week for my fur fix in the cat her younger brother Alex, and some friends raised enough money to have the tags made for adoption room where I can play and socialize with all types the cages. When Megan was in 6th grade, her girl scout troop did a fund raiser at Fillmore of cats and kittens. elementary school to raise money and collect donations for the shelter. I have had two cats and one dog over the years and now Over the years we have fostered several cat families and currently have a mom and 3 kittens. We have a grandcat in the Boston Mass. area named Oscar. are what they call “foster failures”, as some of our fosters never left our house. Oscar provides purrs over the phone and all the cats and kittens at AFHS provide smiles every week. Starting this summer, Megan has also been volunteering in the surgery clinic each week at AFHS. I have met many wonderful volunteers and workers at AFHS over the past five years and would Currently in our house, we have 2 dogs (Barley and Buttons) and “several” cats. My husband has recommend volunteering here to all animal lovers.” been very understanding about our love for animals!” OCTOBER 2015 JANUARY 2016 Sandy Katan Lynda Walker Sandy Katan has been a constant part of the Lynda Walker has been a part of the Animal Friends Animal Friends Humane Society Volunteer Humane Society Volunteer Family since November Family for several years. He has logged nearly 2013. She has logged over 200 hours since becoming 500 hours since becoming a volunteer and a volunteer and consistently volunteers every week consistently volunteers every month with our with our furry friends! We are so grateful to have furry friends! We are so grateful to have Sandy Lynda as a volunteer and look forward to having her as a volunteer and look forward to having as part of our volunteer program for many years him as a part of our volunteer program for to come! Please read what Lynda has to say about many years to come! Please read what Sandy volunteering with Animal Friends: has to say: “My name is Sandy Katan and I “I started volunteering in late 2013. My whole life started volunteering at AFHS in the summer I have been a HUGE animal lover and could not of 2009 after I took an early retirement. I have really enjoyed my time there. I love all animals but imagine my life without them. I currently have 2 dogs, Stanley the Pug and Piper my love of cats is especially dear to me. I spend most of my time at the cat adoption location at the Dachshund. I would have 10 if I could! the shelter. What I love about our feline friends is their individual personalities and their unique Working with animals is what I was meant to do, and characteristics. Contrary to public perception they can be very loving as well. I love on these Animal Friends has allowed me to fulfill my greatest guys, play with them (when they are in the mood) and also do some feline house cleaning when passion in life. My only regret is I didn’t become a volunteer sooner!” necessary. AFHS staff are top notch and very professional and one can tell the passion they We thank you for your service, Lynda Walker! have in their work. I also enjoy observing the smile on the little ones when they are playing with our feline buddies and more importantly try to educate and help everyone make an informed decision on their future forever home pet. My wonderful wife Sharon and I reside in the West FEBRUARY 2016 Chester area and we have 3 wonderful kids (all out of the house) and 3 grandchildren whom we adore. We are also proud parents of several cats who run the house but we would not have it any Ken & Jane Yelm other way. One of our cats, Billy (pictured in the photo) must have been a dog in a previous life. He follows me around at all times, like a puppy, and also sleeps with me, but best of all he plops Congratulations Ken and Jane! Ken and Jane on my chest when I watch sports. (don’t know who his favorite team is yet). All are wonderful Yelm have been a part of the Animal Friends companions.” Humane Society Volunteer Family since April 2010. Combined, they have logged almost 400 hours NOVEMBER 2015 since becoming volunteers! They consistently volunteer every month with our furry friends and Janet Linnemann we are so grateful to have them as volunteers. We look forward to having them as part of our Congratulations Janet! Janet Linnemann has been a volunteer program for many years to come!! part of the Animal Friends Humane Society Volunteer Please read what Ken and Jane have to say about volunteering. Family for over a year. She has logged almost 150 “We started volunteering at Animal Friends six years ago. Since we both work full-time and are hours since becoming a volunteer and consistently gone all day, we currently do not have a dog at home. By sharing time with four legged friends volunteers every week with our furry friends! We at AFHS we can get our dog fix on weekends. It is always interesting to see all the different are so grateful to have Janet as a volunteer and look personalities that come through the shelter. And it is gratifying to be a part of an organization forward to having her as a part of our volunteer like AFHS that works so hard to protect and find new homes for animals that need them. program for many years to come! Please read what We find that walking dogs is good exercise ….. for them and us. Maybe we should advertise the Janet has to say about volunteering with Animal AFHS as a dues-free, open-air gym (with friendly little exercise partners).” Friends Humane Society: “I’ve been a volunteer at We thank you for your service, Ken and Jane Yelm! AFHS for about a year and a half. When I retired last 7 Save the date and join us! Rugby! ...Continued from page 1 You see, the shelter had recently submitted photos Our th and information on the 7 2 terrier mix puppies ANIMAL to participate in Animal FRIENDS Birthday Planet’s Puppy Bowl XII. Humane Society They were waiting for a Paw-Ty! response to find out if they had been accepted. Since I had worked for Animal Friends before and helped with fostering and placing adoptable animals, Meg agreed to let me meet the puppies, and if I was interested in one I could take it home and foster it. If the puppies were chosen, they would travel to New York City for a weekend of filming, and I could finalize the adoption upon their return. I couldn’t wait to meet these puppies she was telling me about, and agreed to and you’re invited! everything that Meg had discussed with me. I sat patiently in the Saturday empty meeting room waiting for Meg to bring the puppies in, and August 13, 2016 once she came through the door with them I instantly fell in love! 11 am till 2:30 pm • 1820 Princeton Road The shelter had been calling the Cake & ice cream, food, games & fun! 2 scruffy puppies Bert and Ernie. While both of them were equally adorable, one all black and the other tan in color, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the tan one. He was the first to come running up to 1) AAA Duracell and me and immediately began licking my face. I was sold! I agreed to foster the puppy, who I re-named Rugby, Energizer batteries and would hold off on finalizing his adoption until we 2) Powdered Laundry received word on whether or not he had been chosen for the Puppy Bowl. Shortly after I took Rugby home Detergent to foster him, Meg called me to let me know that Rugby 3) Liquid Laundry Detergent was invited to the Puppy Bowl! He was going to be a 4) Fabuloso Cleaner star! The trip to New York went smoothly, and Rugby our met many new friends while 5) Postage Stamps filming. He made his debut 5) Canned Dog and Cat Food in Animal Planet’s Puppy Wish 6) Bleach Bowl XII on February 7th, the same day as the Super Bowl. 7) Gas Cards for PetMobile Although Rugby was most List ...and goodies for our staff! interested in socializing with the referee, and less interested in helping his teammates score, he was still an MVP in my eyes! His team, Team Fluff, was defeated by Team Ruff, but they sure had fun. The oldest,largest,non-profit animal adoption agency in Butler County,Ohio I may have rescued Rugby from the shelter, but I believe he also rescued me. I could not have asked for a better or more loving companion to stand by my side.

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