Summer 2015 Newsletter - Hinsdale Humane Society

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In this
issue:
Animal Adventure Camp
Adoption Stories
In Honor and Memory
Pet Walk in Review
Black Cat Ball Preview
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For more information go to our website at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or call 630-323-5630
Adventures in Animal Awareness Pet Camp
More than 65 children participated
in this year’s HHS Animal Adventures Camp for students entering
grades 4-6. All three, week-long
sessions reached enrollment capacity quickly which attests to the
interest children have in learning
about all kinds of animals, their
behaviors and contributions to our
environment.
In addition to learning about the
mission and work of HHS and taking
a behind the scenes shelter tour,
campers had a variety of other
hands-on experiences. A scavenger hunt at Mayslake provided an
opportunity to learn about wildlife
in our communities and the need to
respect and maintain their habitats.
At Brookfield Zoo, a presentation
focused on how zoo staff are able to
identify animals’ natural behaviors
to create a suitable environment for
them within the zoo, illustrating how
animals can live happy, healthy lives
in captivity. Campers also visited
Countryside Veterinary Clinic and
toured the facility, viewed pet x-rays,
and watched an actual veterinary
exam.
Throughout Animal Adventures
Camp, activities and games reinforced what the campers learned
while emphasizing respect for all
animals and recognizing their importance in our world.
On the cover: Hanna Florence and Jacqueline
Bousquette at the Brookfield Zoo.
McGrath Acura Event
We are thrilled to present Black Cat Ball, a Costume
Fundraiser for 300 guests on Friday, October 30 from
7-11 p.m. at Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge in Hinsdale. Join us in your most fantastic costume and get
ready for an evening of cocktails, finger food, live music
from Paparockzzi, dancing, entertainment, and best of
all, amazing live and silent auction items. From food and
wine packages and lake home stays to artwork, fitness
packages, and everything in between, guests will walk
away from a night to remember, with coveted auction
items that keep on giving.
If you are interested in helping our fundraising efforts
by donating a live or silent auction item, please contact
christie.cuthbert@gmail.com. We rely heavily on philanthropic support from community supporters, so please
consider becoming a Black Cat Ball sponsor. Contact
development@hinsdalehumanesociety.org for details on
the perks of sponsoring.
Please mark your calendar to attend Black Cat Ball.
What a great way to enjoy Halloween while giving back
to animals in need! Tickets go on sale August 17.
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McGrath Acura in Westmont welcomed HHS at its
“Dog Days of Summer” event on Saturday, July 11.
The event honored our nation’s veterans and our
shelter was selected to participate because we are a
Pets for Patriots
member, uniting
veterans with
adoptable shelter
animals.
In addition to
barbecue treats,
customers visited
our adoption area
to meet dogs and
kittens all available for adoption. Lori Halligan, Executive Director HHS (with
HHS volunteers Martie), Melissa Weyer, McGrath Acura, and
Kym Iffert (with Bishop) celebrate at the Pets
and staff memFor Patriots event on Saturday, July 11.
bers were able
to showcase the animals and provide additional information about the shelter and its programs. The shelter
animals in attendance seemed to enjoy their day out,
particularly all the attention and treats they received.
Happily, one lucky pooch went home with his forever
family as a result of the event.
We are so thankful to McGrath Acura for their support
of veterans and the work we do at the shelter.
Director’s Desk
HHS Adoption Stories
What love we’ve given, we’ll have
forever. What love we fail to give, will be
lost for all eternity.
~Leo Buscaglia
Being a voice for companion animals and advocating for their welfare is the
basis for everything we do at HHS. While this involves education, public service and outreach, it all comes back to caring for homeless animals until they
are adopted by loving families. The fundraising events, special mailings, obedience classes and education we offer, are all in place to support that mission.
The HHS adoption process begins with meeting a counselor to determine
a good match, followed by one on one time with the animal, before finalizing
the adoption with a contract. Simple as that process sounds, it doesn’t tell the
story of the wonderful animals that have come through our doors, with their
own widely-ranging backgrounds. Following are just a few of their “tails”:
What an interesting concept. Usually
we think of keeping things to preserve
them for prosperity. Photos, possessions, memories: We hold on tight to
the things we hold dearest. We fiercely
protect the family and friends (and
pets!) we love the most. Love, when
given freely, returns to us in many forms
from many sources.
But I’ve never thought of love as a
commodity to either give or withhold. In
my family, we demonstrate love freely.
We tell one another “I love you.” We
hug. We hold hands. We sit close. We
laugh. We snuggle. The same goes
with my dog, Zoe. Although we do
sometimes have to remind her not to
smother us with kisses or sit on our
heads. Sometimes her love knows no
boundaries.
I think of love as infinite. There’s
always enough to share. Whether we
have human children or fur children,
our hearts grow exponentially so there’s
always enough love for one more. And
when a beloved pet passes away, they
reside forever in a little corner of our
hearts reserved for such love.
But I realize many people have difficulty sharing and receiving love. They
didn’t have good role models. They’ve
been hurt in the past. Their love has not
been reciprocated. Their hearts have
been broken and fear or pain creep in
where love used to reside.
But what love we fail to give will be
lost for all eternity.
We can all learn something about
unconditional love from the furry ones
in our lives. Rescue pets have so much
love to give! They are not damaged
goods or worthless castaways. The love
we give to them is repaid a thousand
times over. I know that no matter how I
feel when I walk in the door at the end
of the day, my dog will be overjoyed to
see me!
A family recently shared an end of
life story about their beloved Labrador
Retriever. Even when the dog was unable to get up off the floor in those last
few moments of life, he looked up with
adoring eyes and gently wagged his tail.
That love will last for all eternity.
Wishing you all a love that runs that
deep!
Lori Halligan, Executive Director
Jena, the Boston Terrier mix, was a transfer
from downstate Illinois. As with any transfer,
there is no way of knowing about prior conditions. Upon examination by our staff, it was
clear Jena had a fractured hip that had healed
incorrectly. In addition, a staff member noticed
Jena’s belly was getting bigger. Pregnant, and
with a disfigured hip, Jena went straight to
foster care to have her babies. When the pups
were ready to be delivered, she gave birth to
five of them naturally, but the last two had to be
removed via emergency C-section due to her
hip injury. Within four days after arriving back at the shelter for adoption, she
found her forever family. It’s rare for a mom dog to be adopted before her cute
puppies, but Jena was the exception. All of her puppies were subsequently
adopted.
The story of Bobsled begins when he arrived
at HHS as a stray three years ago. He was
reunited with his owners, but two years later,
he wound up at our shelter again, in terrible
shape. His wounds and infections were treated
while our staff reached out to his owners with
a certified letter. They never responded. In the
midst of Bobsled’s vet exams, he tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).
There is no treatment for FIV, and it can make
adoption options limited. The good news is,
cats with FIV can live years without problems
or medication, but it is possible to transmit the
disease to other cats. Therefore, it’s best that they are the only family cat.
Bobsled did find his lucky forever home after just four months with HHS, most
likely due to his sweet disposition.
Joey, a Chihuahua, came to us from the home
of a hoarder. He was in need of some serious socializing. To add insult to injury, Joey required a
costly surgery for two breaks in his right front leg.
His surgery was generously funded by friends
of HHS, however he did not do well in his foster
home during recovery. He then came back to the
shelter where he spent several months up for
adoption. With upper respiratory infections and a
snaggle-tooth grin, Joey became the type of dog
only his mama could love. He soon found that mama with shelter staff member, Samantha Cheatham.
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Good News!
During our rainy Pet Walk, ABC 7
supported us by sending rain-ready
camera crews to present live coverage of our event, featuring Executive Director Lori Halligan and HHS
Ambassador Chair Mistie Lucht. They
were given the very valuable platform
to discuss the importance of “Adopt
don’t Shop”, as well as all of the programs and outreach HHS offers.
From 2014-2015, The Hinsdalean
kindly featured HHS as its Making a
Difference partner, and every month,
wrote new feature stories about the
shelter, our programs, adoptions and
initiatives. We can’t thank the paper
and staff enough for their continuous
support and for being our community
partner. We appreciate all they do for
Hinsdale and for helping spread the
word about our organization.
Our volunteer Pet Therapy teams
visited the Hinsdale Central campus
in May for the very first time to help
make exam studying a little less
stressful for students. Madison and
her Pet Therapy partner, Debbie
McMahon (not pictured) visited with
members of the girls soccer team.
PAW S F O R A P P L A U S E
We would like to extend our most
heartfelt gratitude to all the children
who have donated in support of
our shelter animals. These children
donate blankets, pet toys, shelter
supplies, and their hard earned
money from lemonade stands,
allowances, babysitting wages or
birthday money.
Thank you to those donating
from the heart: Ava, Carrie Johnson, Claire Beresford & Caitlin
Haines, Eden McCarthy, Isabella
Xu, Diana & Margaret Anos, Kayla
Daze, Jamie & Kamden Konieczka,
Jessica Dalicandro, John Coulolias,
Leanne Pavel, Michelle Kapp, Nathan Alchue, Nicholas Kapp, Paige
Klum, Gianna Pigatto, Margo & Caroline Pooler, Robert Geaschel, Samantha Hutton, Sophia Glavinskas,
Taylor Lantro & Holly Musick.
Kate Steigbigel celebrated her birthday by
collecting donations for HHS.
A big thank you to the JP Morgan
Chase Bank for their donations in
support of HHS.
A huge thank you to these girl
scout and brownie troops for their
donations: Brownie Troop 1834,
Brownie Troop 51232, and Girl
Scout Troop 154, 5th Grade Walker
School.
Special thanks to Mistie Lucht for
her work on Pet Walk and our ‘Be a
Hero’ theme. Thank you to Starbucks in Hinsdale for allowing HHS
to promote our event in front of their
store!
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Thank you and happy birthday to
those who celebrated their birthdays by donating to HHS: Eleanor
Lucht, Kate Steigbigel, Katherine S.,
Leila Gjeldum and Lily Hinton.
Leila Gjeldum celebrated her 7th birthday
and asked for donations to HHS instead of
birthday gifts!
Thank you to those who donated profits from their lemonade
stands: Brooke & Grant Bauer,
Caroline Sullivan, Ella Jones, Nikky
Jones, Haley Casey, William &
Sloan Newlin.
A huge thank you to the schools
who contributed to HHS: Bryan
Middle School KIDS leadership
service, Celebration Pre School,
Spring Ave. School, Hinsdale
Central High School Care Club,
Francesca Lucente at Hinsdale
Middle School, Hinsdale South High
School and Comfort for Critters,
Hinsdale Middle School Care Club,
Hinsdale Humane Society Junior
Board, Immaculate Conception
Grade School, Indian Trails School,
Laidlaw Elementary School, Lyons
Township High School, Park Jr. High
School business fair and Walker
Elementary School.
Eden McCarthy donated money she earned
from doing her chores.
HHS Adoption Stories continued from Page 3
After spending seven months at the shelter, Samantha wanted to give Joey
a break, and brought him home with her one evening. He found his forever
home that night and is now an HHS star who comes back to visit his old home
with Samantha on Sundays and Tuesdays. He also has a big following on
Instagram. Talk about a successful adoption story!
Blossom was busy nursing her four kittens
in foster care when a litter of orphaned kittens
came in needing help. Blossom became their
surrogate, accepting and raising them all as
her own until she returned to the shelter from
foster care to find her own forever home. She
was in good company with sister cats Amber
and Emmy, who
both arrived
with litters of
kittens they
co-nursed. Our staff never knew whose kittens were whose, but they were cared for and
loved equally by their sibling mothers, as one
blended, happy litter. The beautiful end to their
story is, the sister cats were later spayed and
adopted into a loving home together.
Every pet who exits out our doors with their new adoptive family is cause for
celebration. All of their stories come with complexity and sometimes sadness,
but our goal is to have the happy part of their life story begin on those first
steps out the door. From our volunteers, Board members and staff, to all of
our wonderful adopters and amazing foster families and veterinary partners,
we thank you for being a part of the process that helps these beautiful animals
find comfort, love and safety in the form of their adoptive families.
Willowbrook police to retire
first police dog after 9 years
The Willowbrook police department will retire its canine, Icha in
August. She joined the force as their
first police dog in May of 2006, and
has been an outstanding employee
ever since. Icha, a Belgian Malinois
and officer Dave Gaddis have been
quite a team for the last nine years.
She’s been instrumental in several
Officer Gaddis and Police Dog Icha demonstrate
their work at this years’ Pet Walk.
finds of illegal drugs and has participated in nearby community events
throughout her career. Gaddis and
Icha have made appearances at
several HHS Pet Walks and Pet
Camps to demonstrate the work of
canine officers, and have helped
spread community awareness.
“It’s going to be difficult,” Officer
Gaddis said about Icha’s final working days. “For the last nine years,
she has been with me on every call.
I can’t imagine turning around and
not seeing her, ready to work, in
the back seat of my car.” Happily,
she will remain with Gaddis as his
personal family dog, a great reward
for her years of hard work.
Hinsdale Humane Society would
like to thank Officer Gaddis and
Icha for their dedication serving
the community and their years of
participation and demonstrations at
our Pet Walk.
Two Paws Up!
Citadel Information Management
recently hosted its annual Shred
4Rescues document shredding
event at its Westmont location,
resulting in over 20,000 pounds of
confidential documents being shredded. All of the proceeds were given
directly to local animal shelters and
rescues. HHS volunteers spoke
with attendees, distributing information and talking about our adoptable
pets in attendance.
Thank you to our friends at Citadel for their support of HHS!
Citadel staff members and friends celebrated the organization’s 30th anniversary with
a ribbon cutting.
Thanks are due to our friends at
Willowgrove Pet Clinic. Husband
and wife veterinarians, Dr. Anne
Marie LoPiccolo and Dr. John
Bishop, not only run their clinic together, but also volunteer their time
to our shelter, giving our homeless
animals medical check-ups and
attention. They have consistently
raised big dollar pledges for our
Pet Walk from their clinic in Willowbrook, and Dr. LoPiccolo is a long
time Board member for Hinsdale
Humane Society. We can’t thank
them enough for their generosity
and big hearts.
Dr. Anne Marie LoPiccolo and her husband,
Dr. John Bishop with their dog Bella, an
HHS alumni.
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY
The following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of January 1 through July 1, 2015.
IN MEMORY OF PETS
Abby by Melissa Abel
Alex by Joyce Jacks
Alex by Tom & Beth Garrow
Angel & Mischief by Maylyn Valenti
Aspen by Lawrence Karp
Aubree Murphree, Marley-Bird, Kassie,
Arlen & Jacie by Sandra Kaspar
Austin by Jennifer Kelly
Austin by Mary Kelly
Bailey by Kathryn Dieskow, Laurel Dieskow, Audrey Jackson, Barbara Parsons,
Diane Falk, Kathryn Grady, Melinda
Born, Kay Shannon, Patti LaMantia,
Sophie Kraus
In memory of Bailey.
Barney I by Helene Wells
Baron by Carol & Tim Pyle
Batman by James Luka
Beepers, Jingles & Paka by Lester L.
Fiene
Biscuit by Colleen Buehler
Biscuit by James Trchka
Bob by Valeria Myers
Brandy by Graciela Angelats
Bristol by Donna Andrews
Buffy by Florence Mazur
Bugsy by Francesca Catalano
Bugsy by Judy & Charles Porta
Bunny by Leslie Kazmierowski
Captain & Benjie by Robert & Helen
Wangard
Casey by Thomas Kennedy
Cassie by Jeffrey Jens & Ann Boisclair
Charlie by Don & Mary Brown
Charlie by Mary Bily
Charlie by Susan Gathercoal
Chelsea by Anissa Patel
Chester by Kathryn Dieskow
Chloe by Elaine Zack
Chocolate by Mala Gandhi
Cinnamon Toast & Mario by Christine
Massie
Cleo by Neumann Family
Cookie by Betsy & Chris Greco
Cookie by Rose Carone
Cora by Fritz Goetz
Daisy by Myna Fese
Daisy, Sheba & Blaze by Char Kunesh
Dana Catherine by Teri O’Brien
Dewey by James & Amy Casey
Dexter by Robin & Nina Davis
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Dizzy by Kathryn Dieskow
Dodi by Charles Crawford
Eli & Ezra by Zed & Cheryl Francis
Foxy, Megan, Max, Eric, Zoey by Diane
Repp
Frankie by Evans Angelos
Frosty by Beverly Davison
Ginger by Mary Matheeussen
Gizmo by Sandra Conley
Gummi by Sandra Ruby
Hannah & Tobee by Mary Jane Laws
Happy, Holly & Maggie by Mrs. William
Hendrickson
Harley, Dingy, Sniffles & Midnight by
Robert Madej Family
Harry by Carol Bailey
Hector, Andrew & Heather by Mary
Forester
Heide by Bruce Lloyd Family
Holly by Angie Burdi
Jack by Betty & Harvey Drucker, Debra
Drucker
Jack by Patricia Steen
Jake by Kedra Olsen
Jasmine by Susan Goldby
Jenny, Joey, Katie, Andrew & Nikki by
Cynthia Rein
Jessie by Donna Raimondi
Jessie by John Haarlow
Jordan by Alfonso Sierra
Josie & Chance by Janet Wendt
Kinski by Sharon Dehaan
Latte Libby by Brad DeZur
Laverne & Shirley by Loren & Paul Rice
Lori & Jorie by Warren Scanlon
Louie by Joyce & John Putz
Lucy by Dorothy Altman
LuLu by Susie Duboe Bryant
Mabel by Barbara & Bruce Lloyd
Madeline Reher by Jeffrey Jens & Ann
Boisclair
Maggie by Kimberley Hanson
Maggie by Sharon Foley
Mandy by Michael Marchese
Max by Bruce & Jean Janecek
Max by Jeanne Mazza
Max by Joyce Arnold
Maxine by Julie Cochiaro
McDuff by Jamie Larson
McEnroe by Judith Fauske
Mike & Quay by Richard & Jean
Stonesifer
Minnie by Mr. & Mrs. John Susin
Misha & Toby by Vanessa Dipasca
Misty & Shelly by Donald Garnett
Molly & Sam by Linda Budzyna
Molly by Helen Racan
Muffin by Sandra & Edward Maher
Muffles by Precious Schultz
Napali & Pork Chop by Robert Davis
Nelli by Janet Connolly
Nikki by Jim Abel
Olivia by Anne Racke
Oreo & Candy by Sharon & David
Skibbe
Otto by Marilyn Keil
Paris by Sandy Ruby
Parker by Sharon Foley
Patch & Macie by William Barnard
Patch by Kenneth Coulter
Pearl by Patricia Steen
Penny by Alfred & Dottie Kugel
Perth by Sandra Hayes
Pirato by Dennis Baren
Precious & Sylvester by Linda Joseph
Prince & Taz by Alice Abraham
Rocco by Lynn & Fred Wagner
Rocky by Toni Camboni
Rolf by John Stutte
Romeo by Rose Thompson
Rosie by Susan & James Trchka
Rusty by Gordon Callison
Samantha by Joseph Dusek
Sambucca by Jackie Ray
Sammy by Sia Athanasas
Sandy by Nancy Kasko
Schatzi by Arlene Birkhahn
Shadow by G.N. Lollis
Sheena Peek a Boo by Violet Krska
Sidney by George Hurt
Smokey by Barbara Lasko
Sophie by James & Amy Casey
Sparky by Charlotte French
Spencer by James Avgeris
Spikey by Vittoria Berardi
Spooky by Donald & Kay Goss
Spooky by Margaret Sewell
Spurs by Kenneth Coglianese
Star by Uptown Computer Services
Sweet Noel Keefe by Chauncey Rizzuto
Tabitha by Barbara Guillen
Taffy by Paul Jedovnicky
Tarzan by Rosemarie Brudnak
Terrapin by Marlene Burton
Thunder by Kenneth C. Novak
Timmy, Smitty, Lucky, Taffy & Buffy by
Winifred Schuett
Toby & Fritzie by Barb & Bruno Gacek
Willie by The Pavlik Family
Willow by Jean Archambault
Wynston by Anne Babinec
Zachary by Lynne L. Kennedy
Zachary by Nancy Adam
Zachary by Shirley Susan Olson-Phillips
Zeus by Glenn Landsman
IN MEMORY OF PEOPLE
Alan Kitzer by Helen Racan
Alf Hoidahl by Janet Wallin
Alice Voss by Mary Beth Turek, Wes
Musselman, Philip Utigard, Thomas Albrecht, Wayne Carpenter, Paul & Joann
Murphy, Kathy Anderson, Laura Fidel
& Constance Swift, Wayne Carpenter,
Gladston LLC, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Wake, Richard Wake, Mark Smetana
Amanda Butkovich by David & Kathy
Ricordati
Amy Jackson by Phil Hansen
Anthony Jedovnicky by Paul Jedovnicky
Arthur Scott by Sharon & Jeff Houshholder, Erin Dupree, Kelly Gates, Phillip
Shaffer, Ann Grummitt, Elizabeth De Gi-
acomo Geffers, Angela & Steven Cody,
Michael & Rachel Peterson, The Joint
Commission, Jane Englebright, John
Cody, Coleen Smith, William Scott, Betty
Gwaltney, Paul M. Schyve MD
Audrey Stolfa by Darlene Howard
Barb Bunner by Richard Lange
Bill Hendrickson by Mrs. William Hendrickson
Bob Kinnear by Seri Kinnear
Carole Zaccari by Beverly Garside
Caroline Migliorino by Renee M.
Bahneman
Celia Kren by Susan & Heidi Wilkinson-Matthews
Charles P. Bond by Gregory Bond
Charlotte Hudson by Fred
Brzozowski
Charlotte K. Schuler by Jane Schuler
Charlotte Mary Dombeck by Holly &
Kelly Kost
Donna Bacho by David Bacho
Dorinda Budlow from Elizabeth Hunt
Eleanor Sarussi by Paula Bartolozzi,The
Boyle Family, The Vichick Family
Emily Holada by Jack & Patricia De
Mars, Kelly Clay, Lillie & Tina Martin,
Dennis Niezgoda, Carl & Missy Dropka, Ron & Judy Nowak, Robert & Sue
Corte, James & Kathy Holada
Georgena & Raymond Janicki by Mr. &
Mrs. Robert Janicki
Grant Cook by Beth Grunow
Gretchen Lash by Julie Curran, Laura
Hunt
Helen Chodl by Barbara Wright
Irene Buerger by Elizabeth Todey,
Joanne Coleman, Sylvia Juric, Mary &
Patrick Coleman
Jack Cosbey by Judy Riha, Shelley
Miller, Jane Moore, Mr. & Mrs. Dean
Andrews, Steven & Elizabeth Wentink
Jackie Mitchell by Susan Larson
Jayne Reed by Karl Polaski
Jean Finnegan by Darlene & Karl
Braumschneider
Jeannette Meola by Mr. & Mrs. Tim
Racke
Jeffrey Jones by Cheryl Haywood, Mary
Forester
Jennifer Beth Hiller by Kathy Kinsella
John Fippinger by Arlene Rose
John Nixon Stellwagen by Elisabeth
Zeman, Maggie Zeman
John Thanos by Mary Ann & Kevin
Parks
John Vitone by Anne Montana
John Windmoeller by Don & Shirley
Gaertner, Dorothy Schult
Johnny Anderson by Jim & Sally Porter
Jon Paul by Susan Partipilo
Jordan Crist by Peter & Stephanie Crist
Joyce Reed by David & Windy Pendill
Judith Lattemann by Ruth Mendius
Judy Baar Topinka by Beverly A. Davison
Kathryn Moffat by Bruce & Jean Janecek, Mr. & Mrs. Neil Blitstein, Friends
at VVSI, Susie Duboe Bryant, Women’s
Assoc. Unit 5 of Union Church of Hinsdale, Mr. & Mrs. G. Ross Forbes, Mr. &
Mrs. Cassius Mac Diarmid
Kathy Duff by Eve Porebski
Kathy Peters by Alfred & Dottie Kugel
Keith Kidd by Melissa Abel
Kelli Joy O’Laughlin by Gale Tlapa
Ken Karstedt by Patricia Steen
Laurie Weil by Sandra Hayes
Lincoln Mitchell by Philip & Susan
Larson
Loretta Pearson by Russell Pearson
Louise Kendra by Ronald Kendra
Madeline Kopale by Chris Carr, Charles
Gouge, David Pugh, Joanne Pecina,
Kristen Kaplan, Janeen Kopale, Joan
Allenopoulos, Gloria Baird, Michael &
Sarah Stock, Russell Sands, Deeanne
& Michael Cleary, CCH-Wolters Kluwer,
Rosemary Balazs, Elizabeth Lindsay,
Tracey Salinski, Robert Tisljar, Jani &
Jim Dorgan, Lynn Delaney, Marybeth
Carlson, Mr. Frank Schmalz
Marianne Wagner by Barbara Kennedy
Marilyn Lollis by G.N. Lollis
Marjorie Beile by Valerie & Bruce
Jablonski
Martha Bell Hock by Barbara Wilbur
Mary Ann Geissal by Terri Novak
Mary Ann Shaw by Donald Shaw
Mary Sauer by Susan Sauer Collins
Mary Stotts by Deborah & Stephen
Kraus
MaryLynn Gabor by John Gabor
Marylynn Mavec by Nancy Crilly
McCall Brzozowski by Fred Brzozowski
Michael C. Gaffney by Isabelle Gaffney
Michael Kane by Paul DeWispelaere,
Denise Calvert, Michael Smith
Nancy Hoium by James Elder
Pearl Bailej by Terry Robideau, Annetta
Johnson, Julie Mate, McDaniels Marketing Communication, Bruce Helling, Dana
Boyers, Loren & Peggy Peters
Richard Beba by Dennis Jozwiak
Richard Conant by Patricia Murrin, Jack
& Kathleen Benson
Robert O. Anderson by Marilyn
Anderson
Ron Cresto by Paul Jedovnicky
Sandy Bostwick by Diana Aldridge
Shirley Reiner by Rochelle Favale
Teri McArdle by Mavco Insurance
Theresa Bialas by The Bialas Family
Tom Abraham by Alice Abraham
Tom McNeily by Patricia Steen
Vickie Brautigam Margaris by Marilyn
Anderson
Vlasta Stejspal by Ann & Martin Pennino
Wm. R. Johnson by Judith Peters
Zachary Leathers by Scott Nelson, CL &
Rachel Werner
IN HONOR OF PETS
Alex by Judith Moniak
Aurora by Maceo Ellison
Axle by Judith Fauske
Bailey by Jeffrey & Katie Tobolsky
Beau by Maryann Darnaby
Beauty by Jacqueline Fask
Benny by Patricia Steen
Bluebelle by Judith A. Horvath
Bobsled by Kathy & Kevin Irving
Brittany by Nilesh Reshamwala
Bryce by Darren Miller
Bucky & Holly by Marilynn Pavlik
Burt, Isabelle, Sniffles & all cats by Ken
Thompson
C A by Barbara Owcarz
Cali by Mr. Howard Eggert
Charlie by The Spinelli Family
Cheyenne by Robert Locke
Chick by Katherine Spelman
Chico & Poncho by Debbie Hood
Chili Hannan by James Schreiber
Christy & Midnight by Mary Forester
Cinder by Karen Knaack
Cody “B” by Diana Smith
Conrad, Fargo, Frances & Frida by Marc
& Carol Morency
Corky l & ll by Paul & Mary De Fiore
In memory of Bella.
Daisey Mae by Dolores Kall
Eleanor by Pam Bridges
Ella & Desmond by Richard & Jean
Stonesifer
Ferris by Ashley Clennan
Fin & Sylvia by Brant & Ellen Emery
Franky by Frank & Faith Masek
Gabby by Marlene Kimmel
George & Chloe by David Jolson
George by Cynthia Dionne Rohr
Ham by Valerie Myers
Indiana by Rich & Mary Veed
Jack by Tom & Beth Garrow
Jackson by David Miller
Jake & Hannah by Delphine Zimich
Jake by Paulette Ulrich
Jenna & her puppies by Karen Krohn,
Kathy Rainey, Marcy Mossburg, Marilyn
Pavlik, Robert C & Carol Graff
Kammo by Jamie Coffey
Lady by Caroline Godellas
Lady by John & Mary Giannone, Laurie
Berg, Marilynn Pavlik, Michelle Mason
Lily by Charles Lichtenauer
Lily by Delores Kumnick
Love to my Cats by Gail Davis
Lucky & Minnie by Joyce Nemec
Lucy by Iva Zinker
Marmaduke by Laurie & Larry Mattera
Maverick by Thomas Mlynek
Max by Paul Schneider
Mikey by Holly Krause
Miss Mary by Jennifer Arney
Mitzi by John & Connie Craig
Morty by Constance Lawlor
Muffin by Charles Crawford
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Giving to HHS
At Hinsdale Humane Society, we rely on
philanthropic support in order to provide
excellent care for the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens who depend on human
friends for love and compassion. If you
would like to make a charitable donation
to help our homeless animals, please
consider the following options:
Nophie by Michelle Holbrook
Olivia by Linda Dillon Rydman
Oscar by Elaine Zack
Pearl by Joseph Kupka
Pork Chop by Dede Klein
Mail a check or credit card donation
to Hinsdale Humane Society in the enclosed envelope. You can also choose
to make a tribute gift in honor or in
memory of a loved pet, family member
or friend!
Sponsor an HHS animal. Visit our website at www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
or call Jorie Parwani at 630-323-5630,
ext. 12 for more information.
Check if your employer makes
matching gifts. Companies that offer
matching gift programs typically double
or triple the amount given by employees
to charities. Ask your employer’s human
resources department.
Make a gift of appreciated stock. The
benefits to you include avoiding capital
gains taxes, getting a charitable deduction based on the stock value on the day
of the gift (rather than the value from
when you purchased it), and making a
donation without any out-of-pocket cash
payment. Call Jorie Parwani at 630-3235630, ext. 12 for more information.
Donate shelter supplies. We welcome
animal care supplies such as kitty
litter, canned pet food, Purina cat or
dog chow, as well as cleaning supplies
such as liquid bleach, and HE laundry
detergent.
Include Hinsdale Humane Society in
your legacy plans. A planned gift can
help ensure that the work of Hinsdale
Humane Society will continue to be
sustainable in the future. There are
many options available to those who
wish to include HHS in their long-range
planning. Call Jorie Parwani at 630-3235630, ext. 12 for more information.
Celebrate a special occasion. Hosting
a birthday or anniversary party? Ask
guests to make donations to Hinsdale
Humane Society in lieu of traditional
gifts. This can be fun for all ages.
Become a volunteer. Our volunteers
provide more than 8000 hours of service
per year to administer essential functions at Hinsdale Humane Society. Email
Kathy Stein at volunteer@hinsdalehumanesociety.org for more information.
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In honor of Abigail, Tessa and Sue Aikman: Pet Therapy Team.
Pork Chop by Frederick Fabishak
Precious by Zed & Cheryl Francis
Pumpkin & Shadow by Underwood
Family
Rex by Thomas Stormer
Rigby by Kristopaitis Family
Rory & Ruby by Eileen Gavin
Ruby by Kristopaitis Family
Rusty by Mark Montalbano & Connie
Smith, The Follett Corporation
Rusty Redd by Arlene Cook
Sara by Sharon Wimmer
Scarlet by Susan Sobek
Scrappy by Maureen Kotlow
Scratchy by Karla Kaelin
Shadow by Kenneth & Neeta
Chapkovich
Spike by Jonathan Larsen
Spurs by Kenneth & Judith Coglianese
Stanley by Martin Egel Family
Teddy Beans by Mary Campbell
Tibby by Nancy Crilly
Tiger Lily by Patricia Wayman, Max W,
Sara Amendola, Jeana Lindman, Geri
Salidas, Hugo & Janice Jefferis, Kate
Somerville, Uncle Dennis, Magdalena
Czekaj, Dale & Sondra Hecox, Frenchye
Bush, Neiman Marcus, Surgical Referral
Service, many friends and admirers
Tucker & LuLu by Dayna Murphy
Tuffy by Cathy Nemecek
Zach, Mocha & Sambucca by Christine
Guerrero
Zsa Zsa by Claudia Le Moine
& Kirk Dillard, Puja & Sachin Gupta,
Nicki & Chris Hutter, Laura & Bob
Kendall, Kelly & James Lim, Jamie &
Eric Muehlhauser, Beth & Bill Nordby,
Jorie & Jeremy Parwani, Ali & Joe Rago,
Tracy & Craig Zoberis, Polly & Mike
Ascher, Katie & Jim Crotty, Tracy and
Ray Anderson
Cindy Rein by Janis Meyer
Claire by Kim Farnam
Claire Parkhill by Patricia Hinton
Demetra Avgeris by Gail Avgeris
Devon Maloney by Julie Thick
Elle Jashnani by Katherine Skinner,
Rekha Harting, Elizabeth Alex
Eva Sharkey by Ana Bugan
Gabby Gjeldum by Kathleen Devine,
Rochene McLinn, Nisha Tara Saraiya,
Lora Kozerski, Lori Pitello, Jack Quirk,
Brooke McDonald, Fenton & Jackson
families
Gail Avgeris by James Avgeris
Grace Crandall by Michelle McCormack
Helen by David Fleisher
HHS Staff by Daniel & Diane Tarullo
Jack Erickson by Ash Eldifrawi & Amy
McLottno, Gregory Theotikos
Jackie Fask by Jacqueline Fask
James Avgeris by Gail Avgeris
James Boros by Regina Stewart
Jessica & Dan by Ms. Maryann Reczek
Judy Porta by John Alford
Julie Schumann by Ms. Lisa Schumann
Kate Steigbigel by The Eyen, O’Malley, Keeling, Papadakos, DiPasquale,
McCarthy, McCarter, Gruber, Zheng,
Tucker & Wheeler families, Esperanza
Chan
Leila Gjeldum by Fariha DePasquale,
Lisa Barbara
Lisa Jansen by Vinaya Sharma
Logan & Ryan Hiatt by Mark Zurblis
Margaret & Bob Goffinski by Mary Miller,
Michael Hendrickson
Martha Underwood by Sarah Garlinger
Mary Alex by Anita Holcomb
Mary Terlak by Susan Terlak
Meg Griffin by Kerry Quealy
Megan Duggan by Donna Duggan
Meredith Lee by Allison Shah
Mistie Lucht by Jorie Parwani
Natalie Waters by Ava Hartschuh, Lisa
Barbara, Lisa Regal
Nicholas Crouthamel by Allison Davis,
Stephanie Sayegh, Will Fry
Roberta Vineyard by Robert & Kathy
Shaughnessy
Sandra Hayes by Gertrude Zis
Victoria Kilinskis by Robert & Pat
Kilinskis
IN HONOR OF PEOPLE
Alex & Nicholas Avgeris by Gail Avgeris
Andrew Gilbert by Megan Erickson
Anna Kuhn by Joan Hurst
Ava Newcomer by McBride & Mehrhoff
families
Barb Foreman by Gary Aldona Foreman
Christie & Mark Cuthbert by Stephanie
We do our absolute best to get every
listing correct within our “In Honor and
Memory” section, but if your tribute gift is
missing or misspelled, please contact us
at: info@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.
Hinsdale Humane Society - Interns and Externs
For the past few months, HHS has had the pleasure of working with five outstanding individuals selected for our summer internship
and externship programs. Here is a little insight into the group we are so lucky to have as part of our team this year.
Sara Goldschmidt, Jordan Crist Memorial Extern
Sara is a veterinary student at University of Illinois, set to graduate in May 2017. She has one
orange tabby cat at home named Sinn. She chose to work at HHS because after reading online
about our extern program, she knew it would be great hands-on clinic and shelter experience.
Sara works 4 days a week at West Suburban Veterinary Associates and 1 day a week at HHS.
She scrubs in on surgeries, assists in medical cases and gets tons of experience in microchipping, vaccinations and behavioral testing. Her favorite part about working at HHS is watching
the animals in the shelter transition and grow comfortable, show their personalities and most
importantly: getting to see them go home. Sara has always wanted to be a veterinarian and has
a strong love for animals and science. Alongside playing guitar, running and reading; caring for
animals is her biggest passion.
Kristen Van Zant, Jordan Crist Memorial Extern
Kristen is also a veterinary student at University of Illinois, set to graduate in May of 2017. She
has a guinea pig named Patches and a cockatiel named Buttons, and grew up with her Bischon,
Snowy. Kristen found HHS online when searching for the perfect summer externship. Kristen
started in July, and is learning how everything works at HHS. She sits in on adoption counseling
and assists the staff. Her favorite part about working in a shelter is getting to see the animals find
homes. She believes that HHS gives animals a chance at a better life and loves being a part of
the process. Kristen has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 5 years old and loves windsurfing and riding horses. She dreams of having her own general practice one day where she can
incorporate shelter medicine.
Rachel Dlask, Public Relations & Special Events Intern
Rachel is a May graduate of Lewis University with a degree in public relations and advertising.
She has two adopted dogs, Roscoe and Kolmar, named after an intersection in Chicago. Roscoe
is an HHS alumni! Rachel chose working at HHS because of her great experience with the staff
when she adopted Roscoe, and her love for animals. After growing up side-by-side with her first
dog, Cody, Rachel knew her passion for pets needed to be incorporated in her future career. Her
favorite part about working at HHS is the tight-knit community feel and the fact that everyone has
the common goal of animal welfare. During her internship, Rachel writes press releases, assists
with special events and designs advertisements and newsletters. She has always wanted to work
in a creative field that could incorporate her love for people, animals, writing and design! Her
dream is to one day operate her own successful rescue group or shelter.
Vera Oh, Dr. Robert Reschke Summer Intern
Vera is an undergraduate student at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. She has three
dogs, a Great Dane mix named Coco (who has never been more excited to see her now that
she comes home smelling like puppies and kittens), a German Shepard mix named Candy, and
a puppy named Brownie, two guinea pigs, Riley and Captain, and a Quaker parrot named Ritz,
an HHS alumni! Her favorite part about HHS is working with the animals and all the people she
encounters. Whether it’s being with the staff or assisting those who come to look at the animals,
everything is an unforgettable experience. Her internship includes caring for kittens, cleaning,
and assisting the staff with animal adoption counseling. Some days she helps with vaccines and
microchipping kittens. Her dream is to work as an exotic animal veterinarian and open a wildlife
rehabilitation facility of her own.
Mackenzie Hennes, Dr. Robert Reschke Summer Intern
Mackenzie is an undergraduate student at St. Norbert’s College in De Pere, Wisconsin. She
has one golden retriever named Ella and two tabby cats named Oliver and Turnip. She chose to
work at HHS because of the focus around shelter medicine and animal care, and knew it would
be a great experience. A normal day at her internship includes cleaning and feeding the kittens,
weighing and vaccinating any new cats and assisting in adoption counseling. Her favorite part
about working at HHS is microchipping animals and working alongside and learning from the vet
who comes in twice weekly. She chose veterinary medicine because she loves animals and science and knows that working as a vet would never actually be considered work to her. Her goal,
after receiving her undergraduate degree is to attend veterinary school in Colorado and become
a large animal vet and a shelter vet.
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Ask the Trainer...
HHS Humane Educator and licensed Obedience Instructor
Kym Iffert answers pet-related questions and offers advice.
Q. Our family recently got a new puppy and I keep hearing that we
need to “socialize” her, but we don’t know any other families with
dogs. How can we make sure she is properly socialized?
A. There has been a lot of press lately about the importance of socializing
puppies, but it is often taken out of context. A puppy’s mental development
occurs at a very young age — 6-12 weeks — and in that period, they go
through what is called a “fear imprint” stage. During this time, and for the
weeks following (until about 16-20 weeks of age), it’s important to make
sure puppies have the opportunity to create positive associations with
things they come across in everyday life.
Once in a while, I hear comments from people about NOT bringing a
puppy out in public until he/she has been vaccinated. Current studies by
the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior prove that many more
dogs are euthanized for behavior problems stemming from lack of proper
socialization, than by the low risk of contagious illness. (When you bring
your puppy out in public, be conscientious about not getting too close to
dogs you don’t know.)
But socializing with other dogs is only a small piece of a bigger picture.
At minimum, dogs should be socialized to:
• People (different shapes, ages, sizes, skin color, those in uniform, or
wearing hats, sunglasses, etc.)
• Dogs (of all shapes, sizes, colors)
• Noises (vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, loud trucks, children, etc.)
• Environments (many different places)
• Surfaces (walking on grass, bricks, tile, stairs, wood, concrete, etc.)
To begin, find something your puppy loves (high value treats like
cheese or hot dogs work well) and bring it when you take your dog to
investigate new things and/or places. As your pup sees, smells and experiences things, offer a reward for investigating or for non-reaction. Timing
is important, so make sure to begin treating as soon as the potentially
frightening thing (loud truck, dog, children walking) appears. The pup will
eventually figure out “scary things bring me treats, and are therefore not so
scary.” If your puppy is barking, growling or reacting fearfully, move farther
away and slowly reintroduce.
It’s important not to overwhelm your dog or force situations where he/
she is uncomfortable or afraid. (A dog park or busy street loaded with loud,
fast moving cars could lead to a negative experience and cause your pup
to become more fearful).
If you’re in a “puppy class,” playtime should be monitored and broken
up with something positive like treats, a massage, or a fun toy to chew on.
If your pup wants to hide under the chair and observe for a bit, that’s fine…
he’ll come out when he feels safe. In this case, it might be wise to start by
playing with only one puppy who has a similar disposition and build confidence first. Never scold or reprimand your dog for being afraid or force him
to “deal with it.” Instead, coax, encourage and reward your dog for trying.
Between 8-18 weeks is not only the best time to socialize, but it’s also
the best time to build a strong bond with your dog based on confidence
and trust that will last a lifetime.
If you have a question for Kym, email humane.ed@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
or call our behavioral helpline at 630-323-5637.
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Humanely Speaking
is published quarterly for
friends of Hinsdale Humane Society,
22 N. Elm Street,
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
630-323-5630
FAX 630-318-7930
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Shelter hours:
Tuesday 2 - 8pm;
Wednesday - Friday 12 noon - 6 pm;
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm;
Closed Monday
Board of Directors
President: Anne DeSimone
Vice President: John Haarlow
Secretary: Sharon Foley
Treasurer: Cindy Rein
Members: Matt Booth,
Melanie Furlan, Dave Grooms,
Ann Marie LoPiccolo,
Nate Lucht, Carolyn O’Mara,
Jeanne Van Dyke
Staff
Executive Director:
Lori Halligan
Development Director:
Jorie Parwani
Operations Manager:
Jennifer Vlazny
Assistant Manager:
Samantha Cheatham
Public Relations/Special Events:
Robin Carroll
Animal Care Staff:
Patty Powell, Alan Lis, Brie
Stevanovich, Nuha Abdessalam
Receptionist: Kathy Daly
Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Stein
Contributing Services
Bookkeeper:
Mary Alex
Humane Education/Obedience
Instruction:
Kym Iffert
Pet Therapy Coordination:
Deborah Kraus
Website Coordination:
Mary Drew
Pet Walk: rain, rain go away!
It may have been raining “cats and dogs” with a storm alert to “take cover” as Pet Walk was about to begin, but the enthusiasm and support for this
year’s 26th annual event could not be dampened. After a brief rain delay, Pet
Walk commenced to everyone’s delight.
After months of planning and adjustments to the Pet Walk schedule in response to the Canine Flu (thankfully our shelter was not affected), HHS staff,
volunteers, sponsors, vendors and attendees (both two- and four-legged),
gathered to enjoy the event. With the inclement weather, several activities,
including the Kids’ Dash, had to be cancelled; however other highlights such
as the Petting Zoo and Pony Rides still attracted attention. Vendors displayed
a variety of merchandise and services of interest to attendees. And the new
coordinated “step-off” start times for the Walk, resulted in the bulk of attendees joining forces to walk the route together, chatting and enjoying the beautiful park, damp as it was.
Given the undesirable weather, everyone at Pet Walk truly embraced this
year’s theme: Be a Hero for Animals! Pet Walk is a family-centered fundraiser
that has been an HHS tradition for 26 years. As a fundraiser, the proceeds
from this one event, cover portions of the shelter’s yearly operating budget.
HHS greatly appreciates the contributions from sponsors, donors, registrants,
and attendees who support our work in caring for homeless animals. If you
would like to donate to the shelter, please visit our website and click the Donate Now button.
Pennies for Paws
From April 6 – May 1, twelve
schools participated in the 7th annual Pennies for Paws campaign, contributing nearly $7500! The biggest
funds overall were raised by Madison School and Lane School, both
in Hinsdale, respectively generating
$1917.21 and $1717.06.
In recognition for the extraordinary
efforts of the individual classrooms,
HHS hosted “Top Dog” pizza parties
for top fundraising classrooms
including Mrs. Skordilis’ class at
Monroe School and Mrs. Demopoulos’s class at Madison School. Each
class collected more than $250.00 in
spare change.
Our sincere thanks to all of the
participants who made a difference
in the lives of our homeless animals with their enthusiasm and kind
works.
Since 2009, more than $42,000
has been raised for the annual
Pennies for Paws campaign. These
yearly donations help fund educational programs and maintenance
costs for all of the homeless animals
at HHS.
What a purr-fect way to give back!
Upcoming Events, Save the Dates...
Carla E. Fisher
Memorial Garden
Blessing of the Pets
On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at
2:00 pm, we will host a Blessing
of the Pets event at the shelter to
remember and honor our cherished animals and loved ones. This
blessing will dedicate our newest
commemorative bricks. Well-behaved pets can receive an individual blessing and all species are
invited to attend on a leash or in a
kennel or carrier. Friends, families
and animals are all welcome to join
us in the Carla E. Fisher Memorial
Garden for this touching celebration.
This free event is open to the public
and the blessing will be followed by
light refreshments.
Hinsdale Humane Society will
participate in NBC 5’s upcoming
Clear the Shelters day on Saturday,
August 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The shelter will waive adoption fees
for animals ages 5 months of age
and older, adopted during the event.
In 2014, NBC held an “Empty the
Shelter” day in Dallas, TX and 2200
animals were adopted. This year
NBC is expanding its sponsorship of
“Clear the Shelters Day” to encompass ten major cities, including
Chicago. Currently 19 Chicagoland
shelters are participating, joining
more than 200 shelters nationwide.
Beginning in July through Clear
the Shelters day, NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago will air a series of
adoption-related news stories and
interviews featuring shelters like Hinsdale Humane Society.
Stop by HHS on August 15, adopt
a new furry family member, and help
us clear out our shelter!
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CLEAR THE SHELTERS: August 15, 11-4 pm
Save the Dates! PET AND BRICK BLESSING: August 16, 2 pm
BLACK CAT BALL: October 30, 7-11 pm
It’s been a little more than a month
since we adopted Walter from you
and we couldn’t be happier! We
feel so blessed to have him as part
of our family now. He has settled
in beautifully. He has made friends
with all the other dogs on the block,
particularly a very cute girl lab. He
also hasn’t met a person he doesn’t
like. When we go on our walks he
can’t wait to greet everyone we
pass. He’s a very sweet boy!
Walter is already half way through
his Puppy Kindergarten class and is
learning a lot. He has sit, down, settle, and come practically mastered
already. He’s a smart little guy.
He’s quite a snuggler too. As I
write this he’s curled up next to
me. We just can’t imagine how we
ever got along without him. He’s
brought so much happiness to our
lives already. I have attached a few
pictures of him. He’s growing like a
weed. He’s gone from 11lbs to over
20. He’s all legs too. Adorable!
Well, I just wanted to let you know
how grateful we are to Hinsdale Humane Society for bringing this little
guy into our lives. We love him more
and more everyday. Thank you!
- Tracy T. and Family