rescue review - Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance

N ORTHERN I LLINOIS S AMOYED A SSISTANCE , I NC .
R ESCUE R EVIEW
F EBRUARY 2007
V OLUME 12, I SSUE 2
A breed-specific rescue organization dedicated to finding new homes for abandoned or unwanted Samoyeds
Rescue Report: by jean gilles
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
Just a friendly reminder that chocolate is not good for dogs so please stick to
dog treats for your canine Sweetheart. Go to www.aspca.org to view their
complete list of things to avoid. Also, keep the number for the Poison Control
Hotline number (1.888.426.4435) posted near your phone at all times. No one can
predict when it might be needed and in an emergency we don’t always think too
clearly. If you don’t already have one now would be a great time to pick up a
medical manual for dogs. I have “Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook” by
Delbert G. Carlson, DVM and James M. Giffin MD, which carried me through many
major and minor incidents. Pictures and descriptions of each topic are extremely easy
for the layperson to understand.
Without a doubt 2006 will hold the record for the fewest Samoyeds received or
placed. Not that I’m complaining! To the contrary I’m very grateful to have had a
slow spell as it gives the board a chance to catch up on paperwork, talk about
upcoming events and re-evaluate policies. What worked well in the 90’s may not
work as well anymore and we all learn something new every year. Even though it’s
been slow several wonderful homeless Sammies found shelter within NISA’s fold in
2006 and later moved on to live with new loving families. Donna Sharik provided a
Diamond tally on page 9.
Do you know me?
I was adopted in
December of 2001
See page 15 for the
answer
F EATURED
ARTICLES
A Texas Howdy
2/14
I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our first supporting members of 2007; James
Pecho and Patrick and Patricia ONeil. Jim proudly shares his heart with a Siberian
Husky and a brand spankin’ new Sammy pup, and Pattie and Pat share their hearts
with two lovable Golden Retrievers. Welcome and thank you for your support!
Vaccination Clinic
3
February Events
4/12
Rescue Report conclusion
5
Please welcome, also, our newest addition to NISA’s board of Directors; Char
Kepler graciously accepted and was officially inducted by a unanimous vote in
December of 2006. Welcome aboard and we all look forward to another great year of
team work with you.
Diamonds
6/7
Traveling “Tails”
8
Diamond Tally
9
Our first Fur-Kidz arrival for 2007 is a young female picked up as a stray in a
western suburb and held at the Bevidere Animal Control. Rescue liaison, Shanna
Hanssen, sent out an email January 18 requesting assistance from either Samoyed
rescue or a referral to an organization that would take in this little angel for
placement. I called Shanna and arranged for the dog to be picked up the next day by
Maryann Hoegberg.
Grooming Your Samoyed
10/15
Gotcha Days
11
Why Would I?
12/13
Custom Samoyed Pin
14
Supporter Form
15
In Memory of C.J. Stock
16
Merchandise Order Form
19
This pup sure is sweet in personality but PEWeeeeee did she ever stink. Her physical
examination consisted of a full blood panel including thyroid levels, HW test, and
fecal smear. The fecal revealed she picked up a bacterial infection while roaming the
streets called Campylobactor. Since this is,
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Contact us
Snailmail:
P.O. Box 218, Arlington
Heights, IL 60006-0218
(For all correspondence, applications, contributions, and renewals)
On the web:
www.nisasamoyedrescue.org
Hotline:
847-255-4815
Fax: 847-392-5000
Email:
rescueasammy@aol.com
S UPPORTERS IN THE NEWS AND ARROOOS
Contributions to the general fund from NISA’s holiday angels:
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Boyce, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Bongiovani,
Mr. & Mrs. James Knowlton, Mr. & Mrs. James Daccardo, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Tobin, Mr. & Mrs. Allen
Chichester, Mr. & Mrs. John Ratajik, Peggy Harvey,
Andrea Rhodie and Phillip Lipschultz, Susan Allman,
David Lobocki & Denice Bocek, and Jill Angelo.
A special welcome to Mrs. Kathleen Kersten as a Lifetime member in memory of C. J. Stock and in memory
of the Stock’s foster Samoyeds, Bailey and Princess.
Additional thanks to Peggy Harvey and Shad and Jackie Shadinger for miscellaneous dog toys, supplies, dog crate, medications and poster. The furkids send fuzzy huggs to each of you!
Welcome new members: Mr. James Pecho and Mr. & Mrs. Patrick ONeil!!
NISA Staff
President
Jean Gilles
847-392-5000
McDudette@aol.com
Secretary
Debbie Jones
847-776-2884
Debis4525@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Char Kepler
630-295-9603
Keplerfamily@aol.com
Treasurer
Donna Sharik
847-639-6774
Glaciervette@aol.com
Committees
Development
Leslie Allison-Seei
(Chair)
630-334-1718
l.seei@comcast.net
Julia Henriques
(Strut coordinator)
Julia.henriques@comcast.net
Thank you for helping us help them!
A Texas Howdy to all our NISA Friends
Hey Y’all, it’s me Duchess!
Early in December Mom Judy and Dad Del took all the back seats out of
their van, loaded me and a whole bunch of other stuff for what they called a
road trip. We must be really far from home cuz we rode for a really long
time. Mom Judy said we’re here in Waterford, Texas to visit family. (I think
I need to double up
on my calming
medication for
this.) Here I met
my human niece,
her little humans,
5—2-year old
horses, a dog
(Roper) who thinks
he’s a horse and a
burrow by the
name of Petunia
(who thinks she’s
the alpha show
horse) I don’t think Petunia liked me much. She blew air at me through her
nose just as I was about to say “Hi” and scared me half to death. Good
thing Dad Del had me attached to a 20 foot line or I would have been back
in Illinois with just two leaps. Roper and I had lots of fun—there are so
many smells to sniff in Texas! On the downside, (Continued on page 14)
February 2007
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Vaccination and heartworm clinic
Saturday, March 3, 2007
By appointment only 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Attending Veterinarian: Kathleen McManamon, DVM.
Other products or prescription drugs available on request..Metacam, Previcox, Deramaxx, Proin, Soloxine or Enalapril, etc. Please order when booking
your appointment.
Tests & Vaccinations
General Physical
$18.00
Fecal Test
12.00
DA2PP
16.00
Da2P
16.00
(no Para influenza in it)
Bordetella
16.00
One-year rabies
16.00
(only given first time out)
Three-year rabies
36.00
Heartworm Test
26.00
Heartgard Plus—$5 rebate on 12 doses
25 lbs or less
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
26-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
6 Dose $22.00
27.00
32.00
Interceptor
12 Dose $42.00
52.00
66.00
6 Dose 27.00
2/6-Dose 54.00
6 Dose 3 4.00
2/6-Dose 68.00
Revolution—Buy 6 get 1 Free
20-40 lbs
6 Dose $76.00
41-85 lbs
6 Dose 82.00
85-130 lbs
3-Dose 60.00
Frontline Plus—Buy 6 get 1 Free
<22 lbs
23-44 lbs
45-88 lbs
89-132 lbs
3 Dose $37.00
38.00
39.00
40.00
6 Dose $73.00
74.00
75.00
78.00
No Appointment—No service—No exceptions
Call: 847-255-4815
Committees
Rescue Review
Advisor:
Tanya Boutin
TLeigh929@aol.com
Columnists:
Marilyn Frank
847-298-7064
2fuzzers@comcast.net
Cherie Rankin
217-737-0373
wibblet68@mcnsi.com
Leslie Allison-Seei
630-334-1718
l.seei@comcast.net
Joanne Skidmore
847-732-2346
davidskidmore@prodigy.net
Lori Weigerding
lweigerd@sbcglobal.net
loriw@esd-sys.com
630-978-7340
Advertising
Donna Sharik
Glaciervette@aol.com
Education
Beverley Stewart
773-267-1351
Bev60618@yahoo.com
Jennifer Turner
Prince@doglover.com
Sales and Marketing
Maureen Birkmann
773-792-0580
mbirkmann@comcast.net
Lori Weigerding
lweigerding@sbcglobal.net
loriw@esd-sys.com
Transportation Coordinator
Bob Lazzari
boblazzari@aol.com
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♥February: The shortest month of the year, packed with dog-friendly activities.♥
By Cherie Rankin
can be ordered at www.pawschicago.org.
Wine and Howl Thursday, February 1st, 5:30pm - 8pm, The Artisan
Cellar Wine Shop, first floor of the
Merchandise Mart, Chicago.
Mardi Gras Madness Saturday, February 10th, 7pm,
Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Road,
Crystal Lake
You and your dog are invited to yet
another fun wine tasting event hosted
by the Friends of Chicago's Animal
Care and Control. Tickets for the
event are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Reservations:
312-224-1116. More info: kbwilson@deborahsplace.org.
Pet First Aid and CPR Class Saturday, February 3rd,
9am - 1pm, Anti-Cruelty Society, 169 W. Grand, Chicago
This course, taught by an American Red Cross certified instructor, will cover Pet First Aid and CPR techniques, with
emphasis on dogs and cats. Please leave your pets at home,
mannequins will be used. The course fee is $40 and includes
course materials. Payment must be made within two weeks
of pre-registering to confirm your space in class. Contact
Tammie Bouschor at 312-644-8338 x344.
Jump 'N' Jive, He's turning five! Sunday, February 4th,
1pm - 5pm, K-9 Playtime, 403 Washington Blvd. Unit 1,
Mundelein
Join the FUN and help us celebrate Lotto the dog's 5th
birthday. Highlights include people food by Chef@home,
dog treats from Tres Bone, Sparkle the Clown, Animal
Communicator Rebecca Moravec, Canine Massage Therapist
Jennifer Roy, Pet Photographer Cindy Falstadt and much,
much more! Lotto graciously requests that in lieu of gifts,
you make a donation in any amount to his "pet" cause, Aussie Rescue. For info: 847-970-7529 or www.k9playtimeinc.com
Valentine's Day Portrait Party Friday, February 9th,
6pm - 10pm, Grubman Photography Studios, 456 N.
Morgan, Chicago
Benefiting Chicago Canine Rescue, the second annual party
features wine, cheese, sweets and a photo session and portrait compact disc of you and your pet. $75 in advance, $100
at the door. RSVP by February 2nd.
www.chicagocaninerescue.org or 773-294-9305 for more
info.
Dine and dance while raising money for the Assisi Animal
Foundation with music form the rock band One 2 Many.
Though costumes are optional, prizes will be awarded for the
best ones. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance.
www.assisi.org/index.html or 815-455-9411.
Ask the Behaviorist Saturday, February 10th, 1pm 2:30pm, Anti-Cruelty Society's Education & Training
Center, 169 W. Grand, Chicago
Anti-Cruelty Society's animal behavior specialist, Karen
Okura will answer questions regarding feline and canine behavior problems. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 312-644-8338 for more info. or visit
www.anticruelty.org.
Candlelight Cosmic Bowl Saturday, February 10th,
8:30pm - 11:30pm, Strike and Spare II Bowling Lanes,
811 Northern Drive, Lockport
Featuring music, romantically dimmed lights and bowling.
Proceeds will benefit the Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter.
Tickets are $25 per person and include dinner and bowling.
Drinks and rental shoes are extra. Call 708-301-1594 to reserve your space.
Smooches for Pooches Sunday, February 11th, 10:30am 2pm, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago
A Valentine's event to benefit New Leash on Life. Enjoy one
free mini service for dogs (massage, trainer/behaviorist consultation or communications
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www.IGive.com
Are you an on-line shopper? Did you know that
a percentage of your purchase could benefit
NISA’s Fur-Kidz?
Animal Magnetism Benefit Saturday, February 10th,
7pm, Kaleidescope, 800 W. Superior, Chicago
A Valentine's dinner dance for couples, singles and pets to
benefit the PAWS Chicago Adoption and Humane Center,
set to open this summer. Tickets are $100/person ($25 per
pet) in advance and $125 per person on the day of the event.
Tickets may be purchased by calling 773-843-4884 or they
Shop through IGive.com and just name NISA
as your chosen charity by using cause number
22443 .
It’s really that simple!
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In the Arms of an Angel…
Heartfelt sympathy to NISA friend:
Carol Ead and family in their loss of Richard and Jan
Malanaphy January 11, 2007
Mona Mayr on her loss of Trina
March 15, 1993—January 9, 2007
May fond memories bring peace to your heart
Lifetime
Special thanks to NISA’s special
friends who have chosen to
become lifetime members.
Ed and Donna Palmer-Beard
John and Maureen Birkamnn
Jeannee Brave
Kelly Bullock
Rescue Report from page 1…
contagious to both dogs and humans she is spending a few days at the clinic
until the antibiotic renders her harmless. In addition, she also has a bacterial
over-growth called Clostridium, which can be the result of stress. Both are
weak bacteria's and very responsive to antibiotic treatment. AND, as luck
would have it, TinkerBelle started her heat cycle while at the Belvidere
facility. At least we know there will be no puppies in NISA’s future but it
will delay surgery for a minimum of two months.
In closing , I’m looking forward to working with NISA’s volunteers and
leaders again this year. If you would like to be part of the solution to
Samoyed homelessness as a team player—we have a spot saved just for
you! Call 847-392-5000 or email rescueasammy @aol.com and let us know
what your special interests or talents are.
Thank you for your continued support
AND...the winner is: ?????
This beautiful piece of artwork was designed and donated by Karen Leiberman of Michigan.
It’s comprised of the Ohio
star set in squares surrounded by a soft blue fabric with a beige dog bone
pattern. The border material is a row of dog houses
containing rawhide bone
pattern fabric and at each
corner is a purple Samoyed
silhouette. (Measures 100
X 84) Dog pattern on reverse side.
YOU could be the proud owner if your ticket is drawn!
The drawing will be conducted at the NISA holiday
gathering on January 21st.
Proceeds will benefit homeless Samoyeds.
Alan and Sharon Chichester
Rick and Holly Cox
Darrel and Robin Davidson
Carol Fisher
Jim and Linda Folk
Robert and Trinidad Gilmore
Peter and Peggy Heles
Kathleen Kersten
Mark and Emi Kooyman
Elaine Kuzniar
Mark and Kathy Larson
Judith Laux
Carol Lewandowski
David Lobocki and Denice Bocek
Mona Mayr
Dr. Kathleen McManamon
Marjorie Paine
Catherine Pentescu
Gary Saunders
Mark Spreyer
You can join their ranks with a
donation of $1,000 or more. See the
supporter form on page 15 for
details.
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D IAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
January 1, 2007
Adoption fees:
$300
Fees for Senior
and Special
need
Samoyeds will
continue to be
determined on
a case by case
basis
Danny (aka Daniel)
Talk about
a gem of all gems!!! Danny looks and
acts like he might be a Samoyed-Husky
mix but his personality is pure Samoyed
all the way. He’s estimated to be about 2
years old and is full of spit & vinegar.
This dog simply loves life to it’s fullest and
will play, play, play ‘til he drops! At other
times he likes nothing more than to lay at
your side so you can rub his belly by the
hour. He’s going to make someone a wonderful snuggle bug.
Danny knows sit, come and down, however a refresher training course to polish his rough edges would be a great
idea.
He was neutered, vaccinated and microchipped on incoming June 23, 2006 so he’s
ready to roll out the door and into your heart
and home. Is your heart available?
Rascal is a Sammie/Shepherd mix
most dogs he actually chews his food.
with gorgeous carmel splotches in his
coat. Came to live with 5 other dogs, 2
cats and 2 kids. Loves to chase and retrieve balls or toys. Often when we
come home he runs to find a toy to
carry in the hope someone might like to
play. He loves his cats, his kids and
would really do best as an only dog.
He loves a
good nap on
the couch,
also enjoys
being
combed and
will let you
cut his nails
without a
fuss. He just
likes to hang
out as a buddy. He can be quite a goof and
has us laughing often.
He’s a big food beggar and has, in fact,
fallen asleep with his chin on the table
waiting and hoping for a crumb. Always
a gentleman and never helps himself
though. Rascal is a great eater and unlike
Duke is still kenneled, however he
is showing signs of improvement. In
September Bob Gilles began spending time with Duke once or twice a
week just to interact (pet/talk) and
go for walks around the kennel
grounds.
Imagine walking to Duke’s kennel
and finding him waiting at the gate to
see you. Not a chance you think?
Patience pays and Duke is doing just
that! He’s also walking the kennel corridor past barking dogs and kennel staff to
go outside in a more relaxed manner too.
Best of all Duke is taking treats from the
hand on a regular basis! More and more
exposure to new adventures will help
Duke to adapt.
Are they worth all the time and effort?
The answer can only be yes. Look into
their eyes and hearts and you’ll see it
couldn’t be any other way.
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February2007
S AVING LIVES , ONE SMILE AT A TIME
Radar Today, at the age of 4, Radar is
an awesome dog at 80 pounds of rock
hard muscle. He’s a high energy boy
and often does laps around the yard to
burn off energy. Radar has learned sit,
down, “MOVE”, wait, let’s go, leave-it,
drop-it, and best of all, he comes like a
bullet when called.
Radar loves to be groomed, will fetch a
tennis ball for hours and simply wants
Crosby: Foster Mom say’s Crosby is a 10
year old
family relinquish and
came in at
98 lb. but is
down to 84
lb. He is
housebroken, crate
trained, gets along well with other dogs, is
very much a people person, and loves long
walks and being petted. He loves kids and
will lick them on the face if allowed.
to please in all ways. He’s crate and
house trained, okay with cats under supervision and would do best with a female playmate. Still fearful of strangers
and noises.
Even friends who visit regularly still traumatize this boy after four years. Thoughts and
discussion are to perhaps try medication to
sooth Radar’s fears.
Crosby is friendly, but does not jump on
strangers. He has never learned to play
with balls or toys, but will play with other
dogs. He knows come, sit, down, heel.
He will jump up on the couch, but not
other furniture or the beds. Crosby does
not bark, but he is a vocal dog in that he
likes to “talk” (croon), hence his name. He
does not like to be brushed or groomed.
His major flaw is that he can be unpredictable, for example he may put his head on
your lap yet growl or snap if you move to
pet him. For this reason he would be better suited for a family with older children.
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Sammie Savior Program
The basic concept of the Sammie Savior Program is to help offset some of our fur kid’s expenses
through your kindness. If you don’t own a Samoyed, it’s like having one of these beautiful creatures in
your extended family. You are assigned or you can select a Fur Kid in the system and I will periodically
call, e-mail or write you with information as to how your Fur Kid is doing and how your gift was used.
The Sammie Savior Program is very important for NISA as it helps provide extra TLC for our Fur-Kidz.
Would you like to join our Saviors program? The form is in the newsletter under More opportunities to
help NISA.
I will be calling our present Saviors (Albert Fowerbaugh Jr. and Janet Marvel, Ann Beckerdite, Ken &
Karen VanSwearingen, Bev Galbraith, Mike Fitzgerald and Kathleen Kersten) this month with a status
report. Thanks to All
Bob Gilles 847-736-4702
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Traveling “Tails” By: Marilyn & Daisy Mae Frank
Are you looking for
somewhere warmer to
go with your furry kids
this winter? How
about California? California is a very petfriendly state with lots
to do.
The Long Beach area
is the fifth largest city
in the state and recently
became home to the
first off-leash dog
beach in Los Angeles County. You and your fuzzer(s)
can romp leash-free on three acres of beach. Long Beach
is also a few miles from major attractions like Disneyland
and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Accommodations:
Renaissance Long Beach Hotel 111 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, Ca (562)437-5900~ Located in the middle
of the entertainment district, this luxury hotel offers an
ideal location to exciting nightlife, shopping, and recreation. All rooms have been renovated. There are two restaurants, 24-hour room service, pool, and sauna whirlpool. Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There is a $75.00
one-time additional fee per pet. Dogs must be kenneled
when left alone, leashed, and cleaned up after.
The La Quinta Inn and Suites Buena Park 3 Centerpointe Dr. La Palma, Ca (800)531-5900
lq0919gm@laquinta.com Just minutes from Knott; Berry
Farm, Disneyland, malls, and the sandy beaches of the Pacific. There is a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, fitness room, and swimming pool. Dogs of all sizes
welcomed at no additional fee. Dogs must be quiet, well
behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after.
Attractions:
C ATALINA C LASSIC C RUISES ~ B ERTH 95 S AN P EDRO ,
C A . (800)641-1004 D OGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE
BOATS TO THE C ATALINA I SLAND AT NO ADDITIONAL
FEE . B OAT RUNS SEASONALLY , AND RESERVATIONS
ARE RECOMMENDED . D OGS MUST BE LEASHED AND
MUZZLED OR CRATED WHILE ABOARD . O NE PET PER
PERSON .
Long Beach Dog Beach Zone~ Between Roycroft and Argonne Aves. Long Beach, Ca (562)570-3100. Open from 6
am-8 pm.235 yards along water and 60 yards deep. There
is a fresh water fountain (the Fountain of Woof) One dog
allowed per adult. Metered lot costs 25 cents for each 15
minutes. Parking free after 5 pm.
Recreation Park Dog Park~7th St. & Federation Dr. Long
Beach (562) 570-3100 Licensed dogs over four months old
allowed to run leash-free in area by a casting pond. Owners are responsible for their dogs at all times. Open daily
until 10 pm
Outdoor Restaurants: The following restaurants allow
your well-behaved fuzzer to dine with you outside.
George’s Greek Deli~318 Pine Ave. Long Beach (562)
437-1184
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill~7547 Carson Blvd. Long
Beach (562) 496-1892.
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace~6550 E. Pacific Coast
Highway Long Beach (562)598-8687
V ETS & K ENNELS :
Evening Pet Clinic~6803 Cherry Ave. Long Beach (562)
422-1223
Mon.-Fri. 8 am-9pm with certain lunch and dinner breaks.
Sat. and Sun 12-6 pm
Do you have a favorite vacation spot to share? E-mail me at
2fuzzers@comcast.net
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End of The Year Diamond Tally:
by Donna Sharik
Samoyeds rolled over from 2005 -- 19
Mathew
Mark
Luke
Dude
Montana
Maverick
Souan
Rusty
Klondike
Mac
Doodle
Naomi
Bailey
Princess
Duke
Duchess
Radar
Petie
Trixie
Samoyed intakes -- 11
Danny
Daisy
Button
Juneau
Rugby
Nikie
Rascal
Chloe
Nikita
Crosby
Oscar
Samoyeds adopted -- 15
Nickie - Jack Kelly
Trixie - Kooyman
Mathew - McManamon
Mark - McManamon
Luke - Sproctor
Duchess - Pufahls
Montana - Markeweicz
Maverick - Arden
Souan - Gardener
Chloe - Maimans
Daisy - Frank
Oscar - Weigerding
Klondike - Zielinski
Rusty - Kepler
Juneau - Zuganbuehler
Samoyeds deceased -- 5
Mac
Doodles
Princess
Bailey
Dudes
Samoyeds rolled over to 2007 -- 10
Crosby
Danny
Radar
Rascal
Button
Nikita - female
Naomi
Petie
Duke
Rugby
Total canine expenses for
January 1 to December 15, 2006 -- $28,595.72
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Grooming Your Samoyed… By Jenny Turner & Rosemary Babb
So you’re looking at your cute Samoyed puppy and thinking
“this grooming thing should be easy”. Think again. The first
thing you will discover is that a puppy is much more interested in playing with the brush than sitting still. However,
you must persist, as this is your only opportunity to establish
a good grooming habit so that the job is easy when the dog is
an adult. Break the grooming up into short brushing sessions
followed by short playing sessions. Brush or comb one leg,
then have a quick toss of the ball. If puppy is reaching back
to eat the brush, gently move his face away and firmly say
“no” or “ah-ah”. Or if you can give him something to chew
on while you’re grooming, that will help to distract him.
which ever is easiest and more comfortable for you. When
grooming a puppy, it’s usually easier to lay the dog on its side,
so he can reach his chew object or toy without running away.
To groom for showing, people use a grooming table and have
the dog standing. The dog is at a convenient height on the
table, and won’t mess the hair that’s just been brushed by
rolling over. Start with the comb, then finish with the brush.
To use the comb effectively, start at the bottom of the section
you wish to groom, use your left hand (assuming you're right
handed) to push the hair against the natural growth, and
comb down in the direction of the hair growth. Then push
your hand upwards about 2 inches and comb down the next
section that appears. Keep combing each section until no
If you have adopted an older dog who is not used to being
groomed, he may be scared, so be kind but firm and reward more hair comes out, then move up to the next section.
for being calm. If the dog is particularly fearful of the equip- You'll find patches where the dog is shedding more than
some other spots. It might be wise to do these twice or, if
ment and procedure, start by introducing him to the equipment piece by piece. Let him sniff and touch it. Then brush you don't have time to groom the complete dog, just brush
very gently in a place the dog can see. Reward when the dog the areas that you know are the worst. For example, my
lets you do this and work your way up slowly, only moving
forward when the dog accepts the last step willingly. Grooming should be a pleasurable experience for the dog, not a
frightening one.
The Samoyed is a double coated breed. They have two layers
of hair – an outer coat, consisting of harsher/coarser hair
which has great weather resistance – and an under coat which
is shorter, finer and designed to keep the dog warm while
working outdoors. It is mostly this under coat that drops out
or sheds.
First you’ll need some equipment. The most basic and easiest
to use are a pin brush with rounded ends and a rake or comb
with rotating teeth. Buy a comb with rotating teeth whenever
possible, as they glide through the hair much easier. And always get rounded ends on the pins of the brush, or you will
scratch your dog’s skin and he will hate being groomed. Most
combs and rakes come with graduating teeth (spaces between
the teeth increase up the length of the comb) if you can’t find
this kind of comb, buy one comb with wide teeth and one
comb with finer teeth. See the diagrams below to get a better
idea of what this equipment looks like.
Comb
Rake
Pin Brush
Method
The dog can be either standing or laying down on one side,
dog’s highest shedding areas are his chest and pants (the side
and rear of his back legs). I can tell when he needs a groom,
not because he has knots, but because when I put my fingers
in the fur in those areas, it feels “lumpy” underneath. These
lumps are the undercoat which has come loose. This loose
undercoat is what causes knots because it gets trapped and
matts. Once you've finished going over the whole dog with
the comb, do each area with a brush - the hair sticks to the
brush much better than the comb and you'll get all the strays
that way.
The most effective way to use the brush is in the same manner as the comb, but it will still work if you just brush over
the top coat (in the same manner that you'd brush your own
hair). According to the Samoyed breed standard, the outer
coat is suppose to stand out from the body. To achieve this
look, simply do the final brush in the opposite direction to
the lay of the coat, still using the section by section method.
(Continued on page 15)
February 2007
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Birthday and Gotcha Days:
L. Weigerding
“What is a Gotcha
Lendvay's SYBIL, Ken & Kathy Kortge’s
Day???” It’s the day a
SOPHIE, Robert Lazzari’s BEAR, David &
rescue or stray was adopted Joanne Skidmore’s CHRISTOPHER, Jeff &
into it’s Forever Home. It
Carol Ward’s TINA, James & Vivi Radke’s
can be counted as the day
TEDDY.
the adoption papers were
signed or the day the dog
arrived. The custom started because most people
don’t know their adopted pets actual birth date.
Wishing a huge Happy Gotcha “March” to
the following:
“Frosty paws for every one!”
Got a special day to celebrate? Send me your
birthdays and gotcha days. LORIW@ESDSYS.COM
Bernard & Renee Elbaum TOPAZ, Meryl &
Sheryl Jones's MARCUS, Robert & Marilyn
Darlene Wilson Print
Raffle Ticket
This treasure could be yours!!
Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25
Winner need not be present
Name _____________________________
Address ____________________________
City _________________ ST __ Zip _____
Home (___)_________________________
Email _____________________________
Raffle Ticket
Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25
Winner need not be present
Name _____________________________
Grounds Keepers (Samoyed #3)
Edition: 300
Print size 18 5/8 X 13 inches
Original price: $49.00 (without matting or frame)
City _________________ ST __ Zip _____
Raffle will begin in January and run until Sam O Rama
where the lucky ticket will be drawn. Help us help
them by buying and / or selling tickets.
Home (___)_________________________
$5 each or 6 for $25
Email _____________________________
Beautifully matted in white with a brushed silver metal
frame—GORGEOUS!!
Address ____________________________
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♥February: Activities … Conclusion
session), a Valentine's Day portrait, breakfast for you and a
goodie bag for your hound. Cost is $50 (for one person
with a dog) and $20 for kids aged 5 - 12 (under 5 are free).
For more info: www.newleash.org/chicago/default.asp or
312-458-9839.
BC Dog Training February 11. 9am to 5pm—
Confirmation Seminar with Stan Matsumoto 920 Turret Court, Mundelein Learn the fundamentals of showing
a dog to it’s greatest advantage, enhancing your dogs appearance, the psychology and philosophy of winning and
handler attitude and ring appearance. Space limited. 847566-1960 www.bcdogtraining.com
BC Dog Training February 12 offers an introduction to
Rally Class www.bcdogtraining.com for more info.
Sit Stay Read's 2nd Annual Best in Show Benefit Tuesday, February 13th, 7pm - 10pm, Players Bar & Grill,
551 N. Ogden, Chicago
Watch the 131st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
LIVE on big screen TVs, cheer on your favorite breed and
enjoy an entire evening of fun while supporting Sit Stay
Read. $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more info:
www.sitstayread.org or 773-936-6054
Tattoos for a Cause Friday, February 16th, 2pm - 12am,
Insight Studios Tattoo Parlor, 1026 N. Milwaukee,
Chicago
Show your bulldog how much you love him by having his
likeness tattooed on your biceps. All profits from the weekend's tattoos will benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society, with the
goal of raising $1500. The event continues on Saturday
from 12pm - 12am and Sunday from 12pm - 10pm. For
more info: 773-342-4444 or www.insightstudiosonline.com
Holistic Animal Seminar Saturday and Sunday, February 17th and 18th, For Your Canine, 4233 United Parkway, Shiller Park
For Your Canine is hosting the Holistic Animal Seminar
with presenter Kathy Kawalec. Topics covered will be
TTouch, Reiki and Aromatherapy. Kathy Kawalec is a certified Tellington Touch Practitioner and Reiki Master
Teacher and is the founder of Dancing Hearts Holistic
Training and Wellbeing for Animals and People. The cost is
$280 for the weekend and includes continental breakfast
and lunch. For additional information, visit
www.foryourcanine.com or call 847-671-6844.
Got events to share? Email me at wibblet68@msnsi.com
Peace!
Cheri Rankin
WHY WOULD I?
By Cat Pentescu
In honor and memory of Niki
Among all the other things I am, I am a photographer, with a design and marketing background. Why
would I give my earnings to NISA for the photos I
shoot at their events? It is my way to give back, in a
small way, to an organization that believes in a second chance for a breed I love. I have been looking for
a way to contribute to NISA’s efforts because it was
their efforts that gave me the chance to share my life
with Niki.
For those who did not have the privilege of knowing
Niki, he was very a special Sammy who found his second chance in my life. He filled my heart with more
love and joy then anyone could know. Niki was
abused and neglected for the first 4-5+ years of his
life when NISA took him into their care. Because of
his size and the former owners’ fear of him, he
learned to use aggression as his defense to being
struck with shoes and other objects. During that time,
he learned that if he became mean and nasty, people
would leave him alone. Behind all that anger and fear,
was a beautiful soul crying out for love and companionship. I was living in Pennsylvania at the time, and I
watched Niki on the NISA website for several months
February 2007
before contacting them. NISA was having a tough
time finding Niki a forever home. I have to wonder
if it was because he was waiting for me! And so it
came to be. I joined NISA, went through the adoption process and we made arrangements for a rendezvous in Ohio. Our Gotcha Day was August 9,
1998. This was the day our lives changed forever,
the day I met Pat Loomstein, Susan (Meyer) Collins
and Niki in an empty parking lot in Ohio. Our love
story full of compassion, companionship, trials and
tribulations started then.
There is so much I want to share with you about
Niki and our life together. If I was a writer, I could
write a book about the things we did and the moments we shared. Along the way he taught me so
much: the meaning of true patience and respect,
how to dig down deep past surface anger to compassion for what could have motivated his behavior
at times, but most of all, loyalty, trust and unconditional love. The details of our story will wait for another day, but to answer the question WHY WOULD
I, you have to know that I didn’t just give Niki a
home, I gave him my heart and for years I had his.
What I learned from my time with him and the love
we shared would not have been possible if NISA
had not brought us together.
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www.imagesbycat.com. Choose the Sam-O-Rama
2006 Event. The password for this and all future
NISA events is NISA. 50% of the proceeds will go to
NISA to help wonderful Fuzzies get the second
chance they deserve. Someday I hope I will be able
to increase that amount to 100%.
If enough people are interested, I will make the
photos I took at the 2004 Sam-O-Rama available
also. Please contact me and let me know if you
would like to see them.
If you are looking for other types of Photographic
images or art to hang on your walls, please take a
moment and browse my galleries. You may be surprised to find just what you where looking for! I
shoot from the heart and am very passionate about
my work. I add photos often so check back from
time to time and see what is new. I do custom
photo editing and design work, including photo collages, greeting cards and photo manipulation.
Please contact me regarding these services and to
view samples or my custom work.
I hope you enjoy what you see.
Peace
Cat
Niki was called home to the Rainbow Bridge the day
after the Sam-O-Rama 2006. My heart still yearns to
touch his soft head and hug his big neck. Someday
we will be together again, but for now I can only
hang on to his memory and find a way help NISA
keep doing what they do, so other Nikis out there
can have their second chance and touch someone’s
heart like Niki did mine.
Living in Kentucky presents a challenge to contribute to NISA in the normal way. I can not attend
meetings and donate my time regularly, but I try to
chip in however I can. I have been shooting photos
for quite some time. With the digital revolution and
my love for animals and the outdoors, I began
shooting even more. Along the way many have encouraged me to pursue my passion for capturing life
through the lens of a camera. Thus, I began promoting my work, and now hope I have found a way
to help make a difference.
The photos I took at last year’s Sam-O-Rama are
now available for purchase on my website at
Open your heart to a Samoyed in need
and they will remain there forever.
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A Texas Howdy to all our NISA Friends … conclusion
Mom Judy decided to give me a bath in the horses
shower stall but at least I got to be outside all day with
Roper.
Next we headed for Austin where I met a goofy yellow
lab named Tec. I had a ball with Tec cuz he’s got this
huge play yard and I could be off-leash to run. We
played tug, chase and even napped together. Then we
played tug, chased around and took another nap. After
dinner Tec showed me how to floss my teeth with this
big rubber thing in the yard. Mom Judy called it a garden
hose and immediately went to buy us some new floss/
chew toys. I thought the green thing worked really well
but you know how Mom’s are.
From here we moved on to Chauvin, LA and I met a
human sister and her 4-little humans who scared the
daylights outa me. They make funny sounds and move
around way too fast for my comfort! Then there were
these two tiny dogs who must got stuck somewhere cuz
their bodies are stretched really long. Mom Judy called
them Dachshunds or maybe that’s how they got
stretched, I don’t know. Ouch!
ter and better every day. I got real upset in Waterford,
TX when Mom Judy paid more attention to the little
humans than me. The next morning I ate my breakfast
right by her feet and I saw her smiling like crazy so I
guess I’m still special.
We’re heading for home soon and will stop in Ft.
Meyers for a weekend, then it’s on to Tennessee for a
human nieces wedding as our last stop. Wonder what
weddings taste like? I’ve never tasted a wedding so this
is really exciting.
I’m having a great time with Mom Judy and Dad Del,
but I’ll be glad to get home soon. It’s been really hot at
some of these places we visited and I’m wearing my
heavy winter duds cuz I was waiting for SNOW in Illinois.
Oh I almost forgot to tell you! In Chauvin I did let one
of those little rockets with two legs pet me and Mom
Judy got all teary eyed.
Fuzzy huggs to all you great people and thanks again for
believing in me. Save some snow for me—I’ll be home
soon!
We celebrated New Years eve here but I had to stay in
Duchess Pufahl, (world traveler)
my room (crate) so I wouldn’t be afraid of all the fireworks. Mom Judy said she was sooooo proud of me—I P.S. Happy Valentines Day !
didn’t react at all like she thought I might. I was very
(Note: Duchess was an unsocialized puppy mill release)
calm and quiet.
Next we headed for Florida but on the way we spent a
whole day touring in Mississippi and I got to see the
Gulf of Mexico. They don’t allow even a princess like
me on the beaches so I had to sniff from the car. When
we reached Florida we drove along the Gulf of Mexico
and I sniffed and sniffed until my sniffer is pooped.
Weather was sure great as we explored the area and I
had my nose out the window the whole time. The best
part of this whole trip is that all my new family sneak me
treats or bites of their food. Mom Judy said I’m going to
weigh 300 pounds at this rate and when we get home I
go back on my diet. Geeeeez!
In Ormond Beach, Florida we stayed with yet another
human sister but she recently had surgery so I couldn’t
come in the house. Boy I put up a fuss over that! They
stuck me out in this sun room—away from all the tidbits
and treats! “Arrrooooo, arrrooooo” LET ME IN!!
I’ve met many new family members and smelled so
many smells as we traveled. New people and things still
scare me a lot at first but Mom Judy said I’m getting bet-
Total incoming rescue calls:
2006: 257
2005: 353
2004: 501
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February 2007
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Grooming Your Samoyed … continued from page 10
While the dog is shedding or “blowing” coat (once per year
for dogs and twice per year for bitches) always groom before
you bath, or the loose hair will turn into knots during the
bathing process. Then groom again after the dog is completely dry.
gently combing the area. Then do a little more. Or, take the
dog to a professional groomer.
There are cases where Samoyeds come into rescue so filthy
and matted that shaving them is the only option. But in ordinary circumstances, to put it bluntly – if you don’t have the
The Professionals
time, money or energy to keep a Samoyed coat clean and
If you're really pressed for time or the dog is particularly dirty groomed, then the Samoyed is NOT the dog for you!
or knotty, you can send him to a professional groomer. It
Trimming
will cost, but you will get a professional job. If they can do
First, for a pet Samoyed, you have the option of not trimming
the initial groom, it should be quite easy to keep the coat unthe coat at all. But you may want to do some trimming to
der control yourself.
help keep the dog clean. Second, when using scissors on your
Clipping
dog, you can’t be too careful. Be patient and gentle. Always
Clipping or shaving the Samoyed coat is definitely NOT rec- know exactly where the entire length of the scissors are and
ommended. Their coat insulates them from the heat and the exactly what you will be cutting. Don’t just assume you
cold and protects their pink skin from the sun. Clipping the know, even if you can’t see the scissors past the dog’s hair,
coat can interfere with the dog’s ability to regulate its body
and hope for the best. The result could be a nasty cut. Espetemperature and could have deadly consequences.
cially, be sure you can see the tips of the scissors. Keep the
If the coat has become matted, and the mats are too painful scissors parallel to the dog’s skin, not pointing toward the
to comb out, cutting the mat out is OK for the sake of the
skin. Never cut close to the skin. And remember, your dog
dog’s hygiene and comfort. If you have to cut out a mat, do may jerk right when you are cutting, so be prepared. “Better
it very carefully, a little bit at a time, to avoid cutting the dog’s safe than sorry.”
skin. Be especially careful if the mat is near the skin. Instead
March issue: Part 2—Trimming feet, hocks and nails
of trying to cut the whole mat out, cut into the mat, then try
NISA S UPPORT FORM
Funds collected by Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc. are used directly for the Samoyeds in
need of assistance. NISA is a not-for-profit breed-specific rescue organization.
Yes, sign me up to be a supporter of NISA: [ ] New Supporter [ ] Renewal
$35 annually entitles me to the monthly newsletter and notice of all activities.
$50 annually entitles me to the monthly newsletter, notice of all activities and a 25% discount on program admission fees.
$1,000 lifetime supporter entitles me to all of the above for my lifetime.
Please make check payable to Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc. or charge it and mail to:
Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc. — P.O Box 218— Arlington Heights, IL 60006
From page 1: I’m one of the
KY-5 puppies rescued from
Bowling Green, KY. My humans are Steve and Pat Jacobson and my housemate is a
handsome black Chow-Chow
named Bear.
Carly says, Pets are for
life, not just for Christmas!!
Name _________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
City ________________________ST____Zip _________
Phone (____)____________________________________
Email __________________________________________
Card # _________________________________________
CVC number _______ Exp. Date ____________________
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Contributions in memory of
Clifford J. Stock:
B & E Accounting Services,
Inc., Mr. & Mrs. C. Bender,
Trudy Bers, Mr. & Mrs. J. Birkmann, Mr. & Mrs. Curt Carlson, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Czuchra,
Karen Epps, Emillie Gordon,
Debbie Jones, Joy Kadlecik,
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crause, Mr.
& Mrs. Roger Landers, Linda
Lehman, Chirstine Lieber, Mr.
& Mrs. Richard Mathews, Mr.
& Mrs. James Roland, Shannon
Schaefer, Mr. & Mrs. R. W.
Shadinger, Beverley Stewart,
Mr. & Mrs. John Vanden Brink, Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Kepler, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Westgard, Maxine Hubbard,
Linda Neisler, Linda Gelb, April Chermak, and Phyllis
Adomitis.
Pied Piper Dog Training
401 West Golf Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Information / 847-392-5000
Registration / 630-238-9370
Puppy kindergarten • Beginner • Advanced
Intermediate • CGC • Rally & more
Private classes available by
appointment only
Your gift in memory of C. J. will enable NISA to continue
saving precious lives of homeless Samoyeds. Thank you
for helping us help them!
M ORE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP NISA
I would like to be a Sammie Savior :
Payment preference:
$20 Monthly
$160 Quarterly
$240 Yearly
I would like to make an additional contribution of:
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
Other_________
Yes, I would like to help in the following capacity:
General volunteer
Committee organization
Adoption committee
Education committee
Membership
Transportation
Volunteer coordinator
Event coordinator
Fundraising committee
Foster care
Foster liaison
Shelter liaison
Inventory clerk
Advertising
Sales
Signage distribution
Artist
Other
February 2007
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Merchandise Sales will … Help us to Help Them
Denim Shirts with embroidered
NISA logo 100% cotton. Please
specify Women’s or Men’s. Available in regular denim or washed
denim colors.
Long sleeved $35
Short sleeved $32
Sweatshirts Hooded shown with
two side pockets and full front zipper. Gray in stock, other colors
available $35
100% cotton regular style available
in Navy, royal blue, dark green, purple, red, maroon and gray. $26
T-shirt available in light blue, royal
blue, dark pink, lime green, dark
green, lavender, purple and teal
100% heavyweight cotton.
Short sleeved $18
Long sleeved $ 20
Polo shirts $28
Three-button style with NISA logo in
Heather gray, royal blue and red.
Made of 100% cotton for all-season
comfort.
Sam O Rama short sleeved shirt
designed by Jenny Turner of Australia. Colorful patriotic stars and
stripes on white. A must-have for
anyone who’s attended our biggest
yearly event. $12
NISA is a proud distributor of White Pine
products. Soft-slip collars received a 4-paw
rating in the May 2005 issue of the Whole Dog Journal.
Adjustable sizes: small (10”18”), medium (14”-22”),
large (17”-26”). Featuring our
SoftWeb material to prevent
coat damage or tangles.
Colors available: black, blaze orange, forest green,
mint, purple, red, rose, royal blue, teal and turquoise.
Slip-collars— $8
Leashes—$9
Other styles and items available by special order.
White Pine offers a
full line of silky soft
slip, soft Snap, soft
Web collars, leads,
harnesses and
newly offered is
WPO’s High Sierra
Walk-about-belt.
Pet blinkers in red/white/blue
only. $7 each. No more wondering where your pet is in the yard
at night. Protects during late
night walks too
Replacement batteries—package of 12/$3
Buttons, Buttons & more buttons!
$3 each
or 2/$5
Jacket with hood
Flannel lined, water
resistant nylon windbreaker.
Navy blue $60
NOTE: All clothing items are 100% cotton unless
noted otherwise. Larger sizes are available by special order and are not returnable.
Reduced or sale items are not returnable, sorry.
P AGE 18
Rescue Review
More Great Gifts for Friends, Co-workers, and Family
CLOSE OUT CORNER
Christmas cards 1 pack/ $5 -- 3 designs available, (Jamie,
Maysh, or Yurak)
Emergency decals 2 for $5
Supplies limited, so call Maureen for availability: 773792-0580 or email: mbirkmann@comcast.net
Tiny Ones teacup ornaments
Available in white with blue
(shown) or cream with red detail
(inset)
Ornament: $10—Stand: $3
Samoyed statue
Measures approximately 2 by 3”
GATOR CLIPS 3” by 1.5” Available
in Black, blue, white, purple, red,
green, pink, orange, and gray. Don’t
miss an important message ever again.
GATOR CLIP IT!
$3 each while supplies last
Samoyed NOTE holder $6 Let this
cutie-pie remind you of important
meetings, birthdays and appointments.
The perfect stocking stuffer or grab
bag item for Christmas!
Woof picture frame $10 Perfect for
that hard to shop for friend or relative’s
birthday. Keep one on hand for those
surprise needs
A must for every collector
$10 while supply lasts!
“I LOVE MY SAMOYED” Magnet
Now here’s a way for you to tell the
world just how much you love your
Sammie. Measures 9” by 4” heavy vinyl to withstand elements. $5 each
Magnet set - $15 Three styles
of tiny friends to keep you company. Never be alone again!
Sold individually: Life-like Furry
head/$7; Dog house/$4 or Composite head/$6
Travel Mugs for that “on the go”
and very special person in your
life.
We used a stock Samoyed photo
with the imprint:
“I love my Samoyed”
Color: dark blue with black Price: $12.00 each
Bouchi Bag $15 available in lavender,
grey, red, or royal. A must for active
dog lovers. Keeps your hands free to
hold a leash or several
License plate holders $4 each.
Available in black: “I love my
Dog” or white: “Save a life, adopt
a Pet” Another all-breed gift idea
for that special person in your
Samoyed Key Chain $7 each.
This is a must-have for any Samoyed
lover. Get yours now while supplies
last. Great stocking stuffers!
Enameled cloisonné pins
Hot off the presses to help raise
much needed funds for approved
rescues. $10 each/includes
shipping. Buy one or several to
give to friends!!
February2007
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NISA Merchandise Order Form
Name: ________________________________________
Please note credit card information or enclose your
Address: _______________________________________ check made payable to “NISA” and mail to:
City: _________________________ST _____Zip ______ Maureen Birkmann
Home phone ___________________________________ 5131 N. Nordica Avenue
Email _________________________________________ Chicago, IL 60656-3605
773-792-0580/mbirkmann@comcast.net
Payment preference (circle one)
Check
Visa
Master card
Discover card
Shipping and handling per U.S. address
Merchandise total:
Account # _____________________________________
Up to $60 add $4.50
Expiration date: ____________ 3-digit CVC ___________
$61 and up add $8
Name on card _________________________________
Qty
Description
Sample of the shirt
and jacket embroidery
Size
Color, 1st choice
Color, 2nd choice
Cost each
Total
Subtotal
$
Shipping & Handling
$
Total amount due
$
Thank you
for helping us to help them!!
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PALATINE, IL
PERMIT NO. 00634
Northern Illinois Samoyed Assistance, Inc
P.O. Box 218
Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0218
Rescue Hotline: 847-255-4815
Fax: 847-392-5000
Email: rescueasammy@aol.com
Recognized Affiliate of
Endorsed by the SCA
www.samoyedrescue.org
HELP US HELP THEM
The Family Pet Expo is coming soon!!
Show hours:
March 16, 17, 18
Renaissance Convention Center
•
1551 Thoreau Drive
•
Schaumburg, IL
•
Visit NISA at booth 335
http://www.petchicago.com for admission
and general information
Friday 2pm to 7pm
Saturday 9am to 7pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
Volunteers Needed—call Jean at
847-392-5000
Printing services donated by:
Insty-Prints of Palatine - 510 East Northwest Highway - Palatine, Illinois 60074
Phone: (847) 963-0000 - Fax: (847) 963-0001 - E-Mail: info@instymail.com