MichigAnimals - 2013 - Summer

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Logan’s Journey From
Rescued to Rescuer
How Your Support of MHS Will ‘Pay it Forward’
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
Puppy Mill Busted • Mega march for animals • Celebrity Chat: Alicia smith
President’s Notes
Thoughts From the President and CEO
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Michigan Humane
Society Services
Adoption of Companion Animals
Animal Behavior Assistance
Animal Care/Protection Information
Cruelty Investigation
Education
Legislative Advocacy
Rescue of Injured Animals
Reuniting Lost Animals
With Their Owners
Photo by Glenn Triest
ear Friends of MHS,
To any animal lover, the benefits
of animal companionship are
impossible to measure. From the wagging
tail or purring welcome we receive after a
long day at work to a run in the park on
a beautiful day or a furry friend curled up
in our laps, our pets provide joy, solace,
laughter and so much more. In this issue of
MichigAnimals, you will read about some
wonderful animals who went above and
beyond in terms of giving back to the humans who rescued (adopted) them. We are
proud of these animals (and their humans)
and know that you will be inspired, too.
All it takes is a quick look at our website, www.michiganhumane.org, to see that
dozens of adorable, adoptable animals are
waiting for their chance to be someone’s
new best friend and perhaps their hero.
At the same time, we always are looking
for people willing to open their hearts and
homes to an animal in need through our
In-Home Heroes foster program. Fostering an animal who might have come down
with an upper respiratory infection or other
illness not only provides the animal with an
opportunity to get well, but also helps us
keep the other animals healthy within our
facilities.
Of course, the animal being fostered benefits from the time in a home environment
– housetraining, basic obedience, etc., all
of which makes those animals even more
attractive to potential adopters.
The kids are back in school and the
normal routine has returned. If your home
seems a little quiet, and you’re up for some
temporary furry houseguests, give our
Volunteer Department a call, and let them
know you are willing to help. They can be
reached at 248.283.1000.
Shelter for Stray/
Abandoned/Unwanted Animals
Spay/Neuter Program
Veterinary Centers
Volunteer Program
Your support continues to provide
thousands of unwanted animals with what
they need to get a new start in life – food,
shelter, veterinary care and so much more.
We depend on you now more than ever to
help us care for those animals brought to
our doors. We ask you to consider making an extra gift or participate in the 2013
Mega March for Animals in October (see
pages 16-17) and help transform just one
more animal from Homeless to Loved.
Thank you so much for your commitment to the animals of our community and
for your support of MHS.
Wildlife Care and Shelter
Where Your
Money Goes
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80%
Cal Morgan
President and CEO
80%
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014
CHAIR OF THE
BOARD
Treasurer
VICE CHAIR
Immediate
Past chair
Daniel Wiechec
Paul Huxley
Dennis Harder
Beverly Hall Burns
Secretary
Denise Lutz
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www.michiganhumane.org
DIRECTORS
Linda Axe
Madeleine Berman
Christopher M. Brown, D.V.M.
Jan Ellis
Marianne Endicott
Lillian Erdeljan
Laura Hughes
Ross Lerner
Charles Metzger
Daniel H. Minkus, Esq.
Rick Ruffner
Marvin G. Towns, Jr.
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Table of Contents
Volume 7 Issue 2
SAVING MORE LIVES... TOGETHER
How to Reach Us
Detroit Center for Animal Care
7401 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, MI 48211
Adoption Center – 313.872.3400
Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004
Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality
service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.
COVER STORY
Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Road
Westland, MI 48185
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No traditional home would do for 3-year-old Logan, who
was surrendered to the Michigan Humane Society in April.
Months later, our efforts to find Logan the right placement
put him in the position to rescue countless humans as a
future search and rescue dog. Read his story and those of
two other rescued animals who became heroes.
Adoption Center and
Veterinary Center Hours
Visit www.michiganhumane.org
Cruelty Investigation
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.3401
Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Emergency Rescue
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.3401
7 Days a Week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Behavior Help Line
248.650.0127
Administrative Office
30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
248.283.1000
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Editor
Nancy Gunnigle
Contributors
CJ Bentley, Monica Celizic, Marta Diffen, Sarah Nagel,
Heather Pauli, Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Mandy Samland,
Nicole Senczyszyn, Ed Serecky, Kelly Stork,
Carol Treat Morton, Glenn Triest, Gabi Vannini
Cover photo and photo at left by Ed Serecky
DEPARTMENTS
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President’s Notes
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Our Partners
PetSafe provides care in purple
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Events Calendar
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Puppy Mill Rescue
MHS brings 17 dogs to safety and
finds them all homes, including one
with cancer
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Pet Peeves
Busting a common dog
training myth
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Pet Photo Gallery
Photos of our readers’ adorable pets
Paws for Applause
Thanks to these groups for
supporting MHS
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Kind Kids Honor Roll
Children’s generous donations
Mega March for Animals
Help change animal lives
from Homeless to Loved!
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is published three times per year by the Michigan Humane Society
30300 Telegraph Road, Ste. 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
MichigAnimals is designed by Signature Media,
a division of the Detroit Media Partnership®.
Ask the Vet
Protecting your pets from
fleas and ticks
Tribute Gifts
Your loved ones’ celebrations,
honors and memorials
Supporter Spotlight
Dora Beacher, longtime MHS friend
MHS Online Store
Back to School: Be the Teacher’s Pet
Celebrity Chat
WXYZ-TV anchor Alicia Smith
The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and entertainment in support of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the generous
support of our corporate partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a
donation of $35 or more within the last 12 months.
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Our Partners
PetSafe Partnering With MHS: Care Comes in Purple
A new partnership between PetSafe and
the Michigan Humane Society is making
purple a color of hope and happy new
homes for animals.
PetSafe is a leading innovator and
supplier of pet products, including toys,
treats, litter boxes, pet doors, harnesses
and training devices. Equally important,
it’s a company committed to advancing
the welfare of our beloved pets.
First, PetSafe is supplying MHS with
a hefty quantity of products to utilize
within our shelters to enrich the animals’
stay with us. This includes a Squirrel
Dude chew toy for the dogs, highly desired Lickety Stik treats for dogs and cats,
and more to come. These products perfectly integrate into our existing Pawsitive
Start Shelter Enrichment Program, which
is dedicated to ensuring a physically and
emotionally healthy stay for the animals,
and helping create successful transitions
into their new, loving homes.
Secondly, PetSafe has committed significant financial support to MHS, allowing
MHS to continue its lifesaving programs.
This support is playing a vital role in carrying out our mission each day.
“We are proud to support the lifesaving
work of the Michigan Humane Society,” says Jim Tedford, PetSafe director
of Animal Welfare Initiatives. “PetSafe
products are designed to strengthen and
preserve the bonds between pets and their
people. Our tagline is ‘Protect. Teach.
Love,’ and those are three words that can
also be used to describe, in large part, the
work of MHS.”
Finally, PetSafe wanted to reward those
who chose the lifesaving adoption option
and for their smarts in knowing where
to find the very best of best friends – at
MHS. New adopters will receive an adoption folder courtesy of PetSafe (perfect for
keeping adoption paperwork and future
vet records), along with a series of coupon
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A new corporate partner, PetSafe, is providing the Michigan Humane Society with environmental enrichment for the
animals in our care by donating hundreds of Busy Buddy™ Squirrel Dude toys and delicious treats, as well as providing
vital financial support. The perky purple toys provide the dogs in our care with hours of chewing satisfaction – and treat
dispensing – while they await loving homes.
offers that will allow new adopters to
significantly save on the PetSafe products
that their new family member enjoyed
while in our care.
While many of the PetSafe products
such as the Easy Walk Harness are wellknown to passionate pet owners, there
are many great PetSafe products to fit
the needs of pet and person alike. And,
as with all of our key partners, we would
like to encourage everyone who cares
about and supports MHS to choose a
PetSafe product. That simple action will
be applauded by your four-legged friends
at home, while helping pets who do not
yet have a home.
PetSafe’s Easy Walk Harness is a favorite of many dog
owners and MHS behaviorists for reducing a dog’s drive
to pull on the leash during walks.
Canine
Events Connection
Calendar
We hope you will join us for these and other upcoming MHS events!
For full details and our complete events calendar, visit www.michiganhumane.org.
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Friday & Saturday, September 20 & 21 – New Friday Hours!
Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Two Dates – Three Locations!
Sunday, Oct. 6
Kensington Metropark, Milford;
Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Twp.
Sunday, Oct. 13
Hart Plaza, Detroit –
The Grand Finale Walk
Photo by Kelly Stork
Registration: 9 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10 a.m.
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
This fall, you can Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21. There is no charge for
parking or admission to the adoption event, taking place under large tents in the Detroit Zoo’s front parking lot.
Are you looking for a furry
best friend, walk companion
and snuggle buddy?
Nearly 1,000 potential
best friends will be waiting to
meet you when the Michigan
Humane Society and Detroit
Zoological Society host the
fall Meet Your Best Friend at
the Zoo on Friday, September
20 and Saturday, September
21. New event hours are
Friday, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturday, from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Dogs, cats, puppies and
kittens in just about every size,
shape and color will be available for immediate adoption
from the Michigan Humane
Society and approximately 30
additional animal welfare organizations. Several purebred
dog rescue representatives will
also attend, to provide details
about their adoptable animals
and adoption programs.
However, these groups will
not complete same-day adoptions.
We hope you will join
us for special Yappy Hour
festivities on Friday from 4 to
6 p.m. including the chance
for event guests to win great
giveaway items and for adopters to receive a free family
photo taken on-site with their
new best friends.
Since puppies are often in
high demand, on Saturday, 25
“puppy passes” will be distributed to the first event guests
who specifically are seeking a
puppy, allowing them to enter
the event at 9:45 a.m.
There is no charge for
admission or parking for this
event, which takes place under
large tents in the Detroit Zoo’s
front parking lot. Adoption
fees and policies vary by
participating group. Adopters
must present a driver’s license
or state ID card. All dogs and
cats will have received a medical checkup and age-appropriate vaccinations. Please leave
current pets at home.
Meet Your Best Friend
at the Zoo is presented by
Purina ONE and sponsored
by PetSmart, PetSmart Charities and Henry Ford Health
System.
Since 1993, Meet Your
Best Friend at the Zoo has
helped more than 19,000 pets
become someone’s best friend!
Thanks to your support, the Mega March
for Animals is growing, and is reaching more
animals than ever with lifesaving care! On
Sundays, October 6 and 13, you can help
animals go from Homeless to Loved during
our 8th annual event, choosing one of three
walk locations!
The Mega March for Animals is the largest walk for animals in Michigan. You can
walk the 2-mile course with or without a
pet, or in honor of a pet. Get started today
at www.michiganhumane.org/mega to be
eligible for a number of online fundraising incentives. We encourage each walker
to share why they are walking on their
personal or team page, and encourage your
friends, family and others to support your
walk. Everyone who raises $156 or more,
enough to transform the life of one animal,
will receive the exclusive 2013 Mega March
T-shirt at the event!
Can’t join us? Prefer to stay home and
take a catnap? You can help transform
more animal lives by donating to one of the
Michigan Humane Society’s walk teams
at the website address above, or by calling
248.283.1000, ext. 149.
Together, we will transform animal lives
from Homeless to Loved! (See pages 16-17
for event details and a full list of sponsors.)
Presented by:
Get social for animals
and let us know who
you will be walking for:
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Puppy Mill Rescue
MHS Lends a Hand in Northern Michigan
Puppy Mill Rescue
Photo courtesy of the ASPCA®
17 rescued dogs brought to MHS for medical care and a second chance
Living on mud floors in a tiny outdoor pen with little cover from the harsh northern Michigan elements was no life for the more than 150 dogs that MHS and other groups rescued
from a puppy mill in May.
For more than 150 dogs
who just wanted to be loved
and give love, life in a northern Michigan puppy mill was
unexplicably sad, lonely and
barren. In May, the Michigan
Humane Society Cruelty
Investigation and Rescue
Department was proud to
be part of a response that
shut down the puppy mill
and freed these dogs from
deplorable conditions.
The Michigan Humane Society and other animal welfare
organizations were asked to
assist in the rescue of the dogs
from a large, unlicensed breeding facility called JRT John’s
Jack Russell and Shiba Inu
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Kennel in Lake City, Mich. The
effort was led by the Missaukee County Sheriff’s Office
and the Roscommon County
Animal Shelter.
Dogs were kept in outdoor
enclosures with little protection from the elements. In
addition, several dogs lacked
access to clean drinking
water. Such conditions are not
uncommon at puppy mills –
large-scale breeding operations
where profit is given priority
over the animals’ well-being.
All of the dogs were safely
removed and cared for overnight at a nearby temporary
shelter. The next morning,
the MHS team brought 17 of
them, mostly older dogs who
had been used for breeding, to
our Rochester Hills Center for
Animal Care.
The dogs were adorable
and friendly, though a little
shy at first: from the elderly
and blind Shiba Inu we named
Eric, to Jack Russell terriers
Gerty and Little Debbie who
were each missing an ear (perhaps lost to frostbite, or bitten
off in a kennel fight? We will
never know). MHS provided
each one with the medical
care they needed, and with
that, a second chance to find
a loving home.
nini and her husband, Chris,
are giving Margaret a home
and all the care and attention
she deserves so she can enjoy
the rest of her life.
“She is such an amazing dog
who is really soaking up the
comforts of a home instead of
a kennel,” says Vannini. “She
still plays with her tennis ball a
Margaret, a 7-year-old Jack Russell terrier, was diagnosed with mammary cancer, but
after surgery to remove the tumors at MHS, that diagnosis didn’t stop her from finding
a loving home with an MHS staff member. Today, she is thankful for the chance to fetch
tennis balls, kayak and enjoy plenty of attention.
Within a couple months,
all but one of the dogs were
placed in loving homes,
and enjoying the good lives
they deserved.
The last dog, 7-year-old
Margaret, was the most challenging medically. She was
diagnosed with cancer while in
our care. An MHS veterinarian
performed surgery to remove
the mammary tumors, but
sadly, found that the cancer
had spread. Hers is still a
happy ending, however. An
MHS staff member, Gabi Van-
few minutes out of the day and
tries to keep up with her fourlegged siblings. We feel blessed
to have her in our lives, even if
it’s just for a little while.”
Their lives once were valued
only for creating puppies and
profit. Because of your support,
today these dogs are living the
full and happy lives with families who love them.
Scan the QR
code to watch
our puppy mill
rescue video:
Pet Peeves
Common Dog Training Myths BUSTED!
The goal of this “Pet Peeves” column is to provide real-world insight to pet training issues that range from the mildly
annoying to completely frustrating. These guidelines are developed to help today’s families make educated decisions
about the care and training of their pets. In this issue, we’re busting a common dog training myth that can drastically
improve your relationship with your dog. And who wouldn’t want that? – CJ Bentley
MYTH: I have a fenced-in backyard, so I don’t need to walk my
dog. He gets all the exercise he needs running around the yard by
himself.
BUSTED: In keeping with this issue’s theme of the human-animal bond, it’s important to bust this myth for two reasons:
To help you form an even better relationship with your dog.
To help rescue you during those times when you need a little
extra TLC. We all have them!
Research indicates that walking your dog and taking him places
with you can improve your relationship while helping your dog feel
less frustrated and more “fulfilled.” The bottom line: Dogs who are
able to get out and about with their owners have fewer behavior
problems than dogs who spend most of their “free time” in the
backyard.
Of course, one of the reasons dogs can be such great companions
is their social nature. Most of them enjoy the company of humans
(fortunately for us) and other canines. Many of them also like
exploring and doing new things, especially when they get to spend
more time with you. And, when dogs are challenged emotionally, mentally and physically, they tend to behave better at home.
They’ve had time to exercise their brain by smelling new scents,
seeing new environments and sharing it all with you.
It’s important to understand that to truly make your time together pleasant and beneficial for both of you, there must be good
communication between human and canine. Your dog needs to understand what you expect of him during your times out and about.
And that includes being polite on just a simple walk.
A good obedience/training class that features dog-friendly training methods can go a long way in helping your dog walk politely
on a leash. You might also want to consider trying a few days at
a qualified doggy daycare, where he or she can play with some
canine buddies and burn off energy.
And yes, not all dogs are cut out for the social life. Some might
not like other dogs or might be fearful of strangers. Always know
your dog (that communication thing again), and only put them in
situations that they can handle appropriately.
If you’ve got a social dog who likes trying new things and loves
spending time with you, take him or her along whenever possible
and appropriate. It can certainly benefit your dog, and it can benefit you, too.
Since my family is without a fenced-in yard, the dogs needed to
be walked every single day. And during those walks, we get some of
our best quality time.
Spend time with your dog – it’s the very best gift you can give to
each other.
CJ Bentley is an animal behavior consultant and senior director of operations for the Michigan Humane Society. She routinely
appears in local media and has helped launch, develop and manage
many innovative pet behavior and training programs, including
Pawsitive Start, within MHS. She is the past executive director and
current member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
CJ Bentley and Tyde bust a common dog training myth.
GOT A PET PEEVE?
Call the Michigan Humane Society’s Behavior Help Line at
248.650.0127 for free assistance with challenging or puzzling
dog or cat behaviors. Leave a message any time, and one of our
behavior associates will get back to you soon – usually within one
to two business days.
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CREATE A LIVING LEGACY
Charitable Gift Annuity Program Now Offered by MHS
The Michigan Humane Society has joined with the
Comerica Legacy Foundation to offer a Charitable
Gift Annuity (CGA) program. This gifting strategy
enables you to make a difference today while
providing you with a charitable tax deduction
immediately as well as a monthly income.
MHS CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
• Can begin at any age and begin distributions on or after age 60
• Minimum gift requirement is $10,000
• Your gift can be designated to a particular MHS program
• Provides you with a fixed income for life in return for your gift
• Allows for an immediate charitable tax deduction
Make a lasting impact for years to come on the lives
of animals in need. For more information on this
valuable giving tool, please contact Terri Lessnau,
director of leadership giving at 248.283.1000, ext. 108.
Photo Gallery
MichigAnimals Photo Gallery
Pictures of Michigan’s most adorable pets, sent in by our readers
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1. Baxter’s Summer Smile
Carol & Bruce Baker, Commerce Twp.
2. Bones: Formerly Feral, Now Loved
Lisa Koester & Cat Tail Acres Sanctuary
3. Homer Versus the Sprinkler
Laura Dickinson, Lake Orion
4. King George the Napper
Erin Lucas, Center Line
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5. Gretel, Therapy Dog With a Heart
Steve Black, Troy
6. Tyson Makes a New Friend
Dawn Rogers, Dowling
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7. Jasper’s Silly Stretches
Michelle Riniker, Farmington Hills
8. Ubu Poses With the Posies
Monica Glinski, St. Clair Shores
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Pet Photos Wanted
MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos!
Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your
name, phone number and city of residence to:
Photos@michiganhumane.org
There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be
featured in future issues of MichigAnimals.
High-resolution digital photos attached in jpeg format required. Dogs and cats wearing collars/ID tags and cats photographed indoors will receive the best possible consideration. All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society.
Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in
any manner.
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Paws for Applause
WAGS AND PURRS TO THESE GROUPS THAT SUPPORT MHS!
In June, Midge Davidson, who designs oneof-a-kind art jewelry through her company,
GoldyRocks, hosted a Bracelets for Bow
Wow jewelry show, which raised more than
$1,500 in support of MHS.
Over the past few years, the mother and
daughter team of Betty and Kelly Tower
have donated more than 5 tons of dog and
cat (and even some bird) food to MHS’ free
pet food bank by clipping coupons, working with pet store managers, and waiting in
line for special sales. The pet food is helping
MHS save animal lives by keeping many
struggling families together.
Since MHS partnered with American Textile
& Recycling Services (ATRS) in April 2012,
the clothing and shoe donation bins have
generated nearly $20,000 in support. We
appreciate your donations!
The 21st annual Gramps Memorial Hockey Game took place on April 13 at City Sports
Ice Arena in Detroit. Through the contributions of the players and other donations, this
group of family and friends raised $2,220 to help homeless animals.
GO GREEN
WHILE HELPING
ANIMALS IN NEED
Donate gently used clothing
and shoes to help save lives!
In the second quarter of 2013, the more
than 450 households registered in the
Kroger Community Rewards program
raised $2,905.06 for MHS. Do you shop
at Kroger? When you register your Kroger
card at www.krogercommunityrewards.
com and designate the Michigan Humane
Society (#90133) as the benefiting charity,
your points will add up to changed animal
lives! Each
April 1,
all members must
reenroll in the program to continue raising
funds for MHS.
The following organizations held casual
days benefiting MHS, so that more animals
can find loving homes. It’s Casual for a
Cause!
When you donate your used clothing and shoes at
an ATRS/MHS recycling bin, ATRS will make a
cash donation to MHS to help animals in need.
Bin Locations (Available 24 Hours a Day):
MHS Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills
MHS Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland
To host a donation bin at your business,
call 248.283.1000, ext. 149.
To locate another MHS donation bin near you,
call ATRS at 313.378.3503.
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Chubb & Son
District Court-52nd Judicial District
Ford Motor Company
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
Lenderlive
People’s Trust Credit Union
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Quicken Loans
Rose Moving and Storage
Tognum
UHY
Ulliance, Inc.
Ask the Vet
Protecting Your Pet’s Health and Safety
Q. I have read that fleas and ticks can pose serious dangers to my pets. What are the latest
recommendations to protect my dog and cat?
A. Fleas and ticks are more than just
a nuisance – they pose potential health
hazards to you and your pet. Pets and
people can be allergic to flea bites. Severe
itching with subsequent skin irritation can
persist for up to two weeks after a single
flea bite in sensitive dogs and cats. Severe
skin conditions may also develop and
persist in your pet without you ever seeing
visible evidence of a flea. In young or debilitated pets, flea infestation can result in
life-threatening anemia. And, the ingestion
of fleas by pets or people can result in the
acquisition of an internal parasite called
tapeworm.
Just one flea can produce more than 50
eggs a day.
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites of dogs,
cats and people that cause a number of serious animal and human diseases including
anemias, allergic skin reactions and Lyme
disease. They are becoming more prevalent
in all areas of Michigan.
Fortunately, companion animal flea and
tick control has improved markedly in the
last 10 years, primarily because of new
products on the market. And, it is quick
and easy to administer. The major veterinary-prescribed products are approved
to kill and repel both fleas and ticks, and
have wide margins of safety (much greater
than those that were used just a few years
ago). Furthermore, these new products are
remarkably environmentally friendly.
The Michigan Humane Society veterinary practice recommends Frontline Plus®
or Revolution® for flea and tick prevention and treatment for dogs and cats. The
topical application of these products when
used monthly kills adult fleas and ticks and
prevents flea eggs from maturing. Before
using Revolution, your pet should be tested
for existing infection to prevent potentially
serious adverse reactions.
Frontline Plus has been shown to be
100% effective in killing fleas within 12
hours, but fleas may reappear in days,
weeks or later in the season since in one
part of their lifecycle called the pupae
they can survive up to 175 days and are
Buyer Beware:
Online or MailOrder Pharmacies
Purchase Pet Medications From a
Trusted Source
• When it comes to purchasing your
pet’s heartworm preventative, flea
and tick or other medications, the
Michigan Humane Society urges
pet owners not to buy advertising
claims of pet prescriptions at “discount” prices.
• Not only are pet medications safest
when dispensed under the care and
direction of your pet’s veterinarian, but products purchased from
your licensed veterinarian have
guarantees that do not apply with
mail-order, 800-number or online
purchases.
• Additionally, the ingredients
of those discounted products
might not be as closely regulated
as well-known brands at your
veterinary clinic.
resistant to all current insecticides. Consistency is the key to treatment and prevention. Topical application of monthly flea
and tick products to all dogs and cats will
prevent your pets from acquiring new fleas
and ticks from the environment.
We strongly recommend that, prior to
purchasing or using any product to treat or
prevent infestation by fleas and ticks, you
contact your pet’s veterinarian, since many
over-the-counter flea and tick products are
ineffective or unsafe. Veterinary-prescribed
products specifically formulated for dogs or
cats are both safe and highly effective.
Always follow product guidelines and
avoid using even these newer and safer
products on sick, debilitated or underweight animals.
Michael Redmer, D.V.M., examines a canine client.
The discussion of flea and tick prevention is an important part of your pet’s
annual veterinary check-up, allowing
your veterinarian to recommend a safe
and effective program for your pet’s
individual needs.
Michael Redmer, D.V.M., has been a
staff veterinarian at the Michigan Humane
Society Berman Center for Animal Care in
Westland for more than 15 years. The three
MHS veterinary centers comprise one of the
largest veterinary practices in the state.
Want to receive high
quality veterinary care for
your pet while helping
homeless animals?
Become a Michigan
Humane Society
veterinary client.
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adopters to share that their once homeless
animal somehow understands their life is
changed forever. Their friendship makes
the extra work and cost of pet ownership
worthwhile many times over.
But sometimes our four-legged companions go way beyond and actually become
our rescuers. The following are three stories
of Michigan Humane Society Class of 2013
alumni whose ability to rescue humans goes
above and beyond – or up, up and away!
Who
Rescued
W
ho?
Adopted Animals
‘Pay it Forward’
Rescued to Rescuer:
Logan is ‘Hired’ for Search
and Rescue
Logan, a 3-year-old German shepherd/Labrador mix, was surrendered to MHS when his owners couldn’t safely manage
his boundless energy, high intelligence and unrelenting drive. Yet, those same characteristics made the dog a great candidate for a “job” saving human lives. (Photo above right) Logan interacts with his new owner, Etta James, from the New
Mexico Task Force 1 Canine Unit. James foresees a bright future for Logan in search and rescue.
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ou’ve seen the slogans on bumper
stickers, car magnets and T-shirts:
“Who Rescued Who?” and “My
Shelter Pet Rescued Me.” For most animal
lovers, such slogans remind us of how much
fuller our lives become when we share them
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with a four-legged companion who is our
walk buddy, loyal friend and confidant.
Pets abundantly show their appreciation for the food, care, companionship and
attention we give them. At the Michigan
Humane Society, it’s not uncommon for
Three-year-old Logan, a German shepherd/Labrador mix, came to the Michigan
Humane Society in April as an owner surrender. During the surrender appointment,
which allows our staff to collect detailed
information that can be used to successfully
rehome the animal, his owners explained
that while they loved him and did their best
to provide their pet with a good home for
the past three years, they came to terms
with the fact that they couldn’t provide him
with a safe one. You see, Logan is a “runner.” And that is an understatement.
He really, really likes to run. In fact, he
would dart out the door at every opportunity, explained the family. It was too much
for them to handle, so having exhausted
their resources to help him, they decided to
bring Logan to MHS.
Our staff and volunteers quickly fell in
love with Logan’s charismatic personality,
but as you might guess, every chance he
got, Logan would try to bolt. One time, he
successfully slipped past a volunteer and
galloped down the hall at the MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland;
another time, he accidentally and playfully
pushed a volunteer over.
Sure, he was a lot to handle, but we were
determined to help Logan find a situation
in which he could thrive – boundless energy
and all.
So, in stepped MHS’ Pawsitive Start
in-shelter training team. Led by staffer
Terri Mallett, who manages several MHS
pet-behavior and environmental enrichment programs, these well-trained MHS
volunteers work with the cats and dogs in
our care to make them more adoptable by
exercising their minds, keeping them active
and engaged while they await loving homes.
They quickly saw special potential
in Logan:
He shows a natural instinct to search his
surroundings and is eager to be taught new
things. He is highly social with people. He
plays hard. He is athletic. He is fearless.
Logan was indeed a fast learner, but the
bright-eyed dog would still be a big challenge to place in a traditional home because
of his high energy and intelligence. The
conclusion?
Logan needs a job to keep his active mind
busy. And he would be a good worker! For
search dogs, work IS play!
Working our connections with various
search and rescue groups, we sent out a
video of Logan to see if he might be a good
fit for one of these organizations.
Logan will pay it forward and help save
many lives.
Pawstive Start volunteer Ann Evory, who
had fostered Logan in early June in order to
provide him with focused in-home training,
was there for his adoption and an emotional
farewell before he left
with James. “You’re such
a good boy...but you have
work to do.”
Scan the QR code to
watch Logan’s story:
Joleen Goes From
Foster Dog to Hero
Two-year-old pug/beagle mix Joleen is credited with saving
the life of her MHS foster mom, Mary-Louise Klatt, who
suffered a heart attack.
Logan, with MHS’ Terri Mallet (left), his adopter, Etta James
(center), and MHS Pawsitive Start volunteer Ann Evory who
helped train the bright yet challenging dog during his time
at MHS.
Shortly thereafter, Etta James, a seasoned
canine handler from New Mexico Task
Force 1 responded with an interest in adopting Logan and training him as a search and
rescue dog through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). She had
recently lost a canine partner and was eager
to find the right new dog to train.
After a great deal of communication back
and forth between her and MHS’ Mallett,
James flew in on June 15 and officially
adopted Logan to become her partner and
family member. Together, they departed for
New Mexico that same day.
Logan went from rescued to rescuer. Though it will take many months of
intensive training before he is ready for
a real-life search and rescue deployment,
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MHS’ dedicated foster volunteers (In-Home
Heroes) give generously of their time to
help us rehabilitate thousands of animals
each year. We provide the medical care and
supplies for these sick, injured or young
animals, while our foster volunteers provide
them with in-home TLC until they are ready
for adoption.
We mean it from the bottom of our hearts
when we call these kind individuals heroes.
In a dramatic turn of events, a 2-year-old
dog named Joleen became a real-life hero to
her foster mom, Mary-Louise Klatt.
Klatt had been caring for the pug-beagle
mix and her newborn puppies since the
MHS Rescue Department came to their aid
in November. By January, the puppies were
old enough to find loving homes. But Joleen
needed additional time to recover from
nursing the pups before she could be spayed
and go up for adoption. So, she remained
with Klatt for several more weeks.
During this time, Klatt suffered a sudden
heart attack at her home and hit the floor.
It was Joleen’s barking and running backand-forth that alerted Klatt’s stepson that
something was wrong. He quickly called for
emergency help.
“Joleen kept licking my face, trying to
wake me up,” said Klatt. “If she wouldn’t
have alerted someone, I wouldn’t be here.”
Soon after her release from the hospital,
Klatt adopted the furry hero and Joleen
became a permanent family member on
March 25.
War Vet and His New Pet:
They Needed Each Other
Today, Eddie, a strikingly handsome German shepherd, is a hero for the companionship and service he provides to a young war
veteran. But, like Logan and Joleen, Eddie
first needed to be rescued by several heroes
before he could become a hero himself.
The sweet and gentle dog came to
MHS from a neglectful home which left
him extremely underweight and in poor
health. In the hopes that he would make a
full recovery, the Detroit MHS veterinary
team put Eddie in the care of one of our
In-Home Hero foster caregivers, Stephanie
Olsen. During this time, Olsen shared his
story with the director of Stiggy’s Dogs, an
organization that trains service dogs for
veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The director thought Eddie had potential
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War veteran Chris Bullion, who is living
with PTSD. At their first meeting, Chris and
Eddie had an instant connection.
Chris was thrilled to bring Eddie home
with him and couldn’t wait to start their
new life together.
“This is quite literally a dream come
true,” said Bullion. “We’re not going
anywhere without each other from
here on out.”
Over the next year, Stiggy’s Dogs
will work with the pair weekly, training
Eddie to support Chris and be his service
dog. MHS is proud to
partner with Stiggy’s
Dogs to make happy
endings like this
possible. Scan the
QR code to watch
Eddie’s story:
Together, Let’s Keep
On Rescuing
Eddie came to MHS in poor health and was diagnosed with heartworm disease. After months of medical treatment and
time in an MHS foster home, the gentle German shepherd was matched with Iraq war veteran, Chris Bullion, through a
wonderful organization called Stiggy’s Dogs. Within minutes, it was clear the pair were going to rescue each other.
as a service dog, but unfortunately, MHS
discovered Eddie had heartworm disease.
Heartworm is life-threatening, difficult to
treat, and treatment is not always successful. It also takes a big commitment from
the foster caregiver.
Eddie remained in foster care with Olsen
for four months while we treated his heartworm disease.
With Eddie’s strength and MHS’ care, he
recovered and was ready to start a happy
new life. Once he had a clean bill of health,
Stiggy’s Dogs matched him up with Iraq
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MHS works every day to match the needs
of the pets and their potential adopters. While Logan, Joleen and Eddie have
extraordinary relationships with their
humans, our belief is that each animal we
place in a loving home has the potential to
be an everyday hero.
It is your support that allows approximately 8,000 MHS pets and people to
become each other’s heroes each year!
So, who rescued who? Undoubtedly, you
now know the answer. Thank you
for all the ways you make “rescue”
a reality every day at the Michigan
Humane Society!
Is your pet a hero? Tell us how your
Michigan Humane Society pet is a hero to
you (up to 100 words), and we may use your
story in an upcoming issue or on our Facebook page! Submit your story (and photo if
desired) to: mail@michiganhumane.org.
Kind Kids Honor Roll
Students at West Maple Elementary had a roaring good time and raised $1,020.22 with their Talking Zoo fundraiser, to help the furry friends at MHS.
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his list honors compassionate kids
who have so generously made
donations to help the dogs, cats,
rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea
pigs, reptiles and other animals in our care.
For lots of ideas, including fundraisers and
fun craft projects to help the animals, please
visit www.michiganhumane.org/kids.
Creative duo
Jordyn Bryce
(left) and
Lauren Curran
sold teddy
bears they
made from recycled grocery
bags, raising
$110 to help
animals find
loving homes.
MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Annie, Lavinia, Levi, Lily lemonade stand
$22.75
Baily Lake Elementary $50
Bloomfield Hills Middle School $149
Brownie Troop #41092 $435 and wish list
items
Jordyn Bryce and Lauren Curran handmade
teddy bear fundraiser $110
Cherokee Elementary Schools $169.80
Deerfield Elementary of Novi bake sale $224
Deerfield Elementary of Rochester Hills Arts
for the Animals $500
Divine Child Elementary $97 and wish list
items
Emerson Middle School Student Council
$250
Girl Scout Troop #1522 $20
Girl Scout Troop #30479 $1,000
Girl Scout Troop #73224 $93.32
Great Oaks Elementary Earth Day T-shirt
fundraiser $78.70
Jessica Gurney Pennies for Pets $20
Will Harahan $165 in lieu of birthday gifts
Holy Family Regional School Random Acts
of Kindness program $20
Ladywood High School $72.38
Lake Shore Public Schools $1,500
Molly Massey $1,175 in lieu of birthday
gifts, donated to the 2013 Mutt March
Ashby Muzzy $111 in lieu of birthday gifts
Parkview Elementary Care $35 and wish
list items
Notre Dame Preparatory Hoedown Dance
$315
Shrine of the Little Flower Grade School,
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Club handmade bird feeder fundraiser $130
Claire Simmons jewelry fundraiser $200
Southfield Public Schools Pennies for
Charity $544.08
Vandenberg Elementary $111.87
West Maple Elementary Talking Zoo
fundraiser $1,020.22
WISH LIST ITEMS
Achieve Charter Academy 7th Grade Class
Larissa Lyn Barnett for her Bat Mitzvah
Basile Kids
Churchill High School
Daisy Troop #70700
Girl Scout Troops of Southeastern Michigan
Junior Girl Scouts Troop #41092
Lanigan Elementary
Instead of presents for her 10th
birthday, Molly
Massey requested
donations to help
the Michigan
Humane Society.
As a result of her
selfless wish, she
raised $1,175 in
support of the
MHS 2013 Mutt
March in June.
Tessa Nicole Levin for her Bat Mitzvah
Victoria Manning Lurz for her Bat Mitzvah
Roseville Assembly #12, International Order
of the Rainbow for Girls
West Bloomfield High School
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Mega March
Photo by Ed Serecky
Help Animals go from
Homeless to Loved!
In 2012, thousands of animal lovers gathered for the Mega March for Animals at Hart Plaza (pictured above) and Kensington Metropark (pictured above right).
Together, they raised enough funds to change the lives of more than 2,300 animals from Homeless to Loved!
This year, a third walk location has been added, at Stony Creek Metropark.
Hart Plaza in Detroit • Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013
Registration – 9 a.m. Walk begins – 10 a.m.
Thank you to our sponsors! Presented by:
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Mega March
Raise $156, enough to transform
the life of one animal, and you’ll
receive the official 2013 Mega
March T-shirt at the event!
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Tribute Gifts
The Michigan
Humane Society is
grateful for those
who have made
donations in honor or
in memory of people
or animals who have
touched their lives.
60th Anniversary
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Janis & Bill Wetsman
Maxine & Byron
Canvasser
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald
Ingber
Sue Witus
Anniversary
Carl & Lori Luepnitz
Jerry Wargo
Linda & John Axe
Jean Willens
Jeff Antaya
Mr. & Mrs. Walter
Dissett
Nigel Henry & Purrrrcy
George
Mr. & Mrs. Harry
Kurrie
60th Birthday
Rick Smith
Sherri Ketai
Birthday
Bruce Thal
Janis & Bill Wetsman
Denny Padgett
Renee, Damon, Enzo &
Molly
Elise Martens
Jill Martens
Gigi McIntyre
The Gimberts
Jessica Gilbert
Robert Brisse
John Starkey
Carole & Lily
Kimberly Bryson
Neil & Pom Pom
Linda & John Axe
Jeff Antaya
Marise Levy
Diane Learner
Mike Forgue
Maggi Lewis
Mrs. Howard Brunette
Thomas & Diane Linn
Nancy Padgett
Renee Page
Val Pallett
The Palletts
Graduation
Madeline Gerson
DeDe & Ozzie
Feldman
Marriage
Joseph Skoney & Louisa
Di Lorenzo
Jim & Mary Burry
Kirk & Mary Marquardt
Denise & Jack Green
Scott & Leslie Bartz
To donate: Call 248.283.1000 or visit www.michiganhumane.org
Devon & Brie
Nancy Rickard
Diane Kawegoma
Protect Working
Families
George Wenzel
The Capital Group
Companies Charitable
Foundation
Gina
Celia Carr
Gracie Lee
Pauline Coleman
Greta
Paula Winter
Heather Wickman
SHS Senior Class 2013
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Mary Frank
Jeff & Sue Podersek
Maureen Baird, Bob,
Tahoe, Ty & J
Jim Leonard
Joe & Gregg Orley
John Axe
Mort & Bridgette
Harris Foundation
Justin & Eddie
Gordon Maltz
Linda Axe
Cal & Ann Wick
Sandra Lyness, Ph.D.
Little Max & Winnie
John Declercq
Lousie Evans
Patricia Stein
Madeleine Berman
Ellen Kahn
Maestro
Pamela Conley
Mandy
Mr. & Mrs. Les & Val
Klima
Nancy & Jim Grosfeld
Richard Winkelman
Paul Huxley & Cindy
Pasky
Nancy Farace-Delph
Roxy Mc Lulu Puff
Sherman
Jeremy Sherman
Jeremy & Anna
Sherman
Sadie
Ellen Firestone
Scottie
Michael Hurston
Teresa Raniszeski
Sara Arnold & Mark
Favot
Trudy’s Looking Glass
Beauty Salon
Trudy Miller
Virginia Jastrzemdski
Trevor Kramer & the
NUSA Gas Drive Teams
Walter Hessell
Fran Hofmans
Wes & Clay
Nicole Stevens
In The Name Of…
Abbie
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
Gribble
Abby
Annie Fedo
Adam Dickson
Rick & Sally Botzler
Alan Menzies
Diane Cupps
Alexander Keys
Dr. & Mrs. Gregory
Keys
Alfie
Mr. & Mrs. John Axe
All friends’ animals
Jill Yakima
Alma Black
Eunice Smith, Lucille
Young, Mr. & Mrs.
Jamie Beasley, Mr. &
Mrs. Gordon Love &
Mr. & Mrs. Phil
Wilkinson, The Pauli
Family & Keith Lenart
Andrew Henry
Mike & Melissa
McGowan
Angeline Kendzierski
Dr. Carol Levantrosser
Angelo Tremonti
Kenneth Haggard
Anne B. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Keiswetter,
Petoskey Plastics
Northern Trust
Richard & Jane
Manoogian Foundation
Anne Konwinski
G. Fodera, Comdec,
Inc.
Anthony Smolak
Bob Malkiewicz
Kevin & Maggie
Gramlich
Suzanne Bagozzi &
Dennis Dudus
Bailey
Ann Marie Gibson
Banjo
Tara McCormick
Barbara “Debbie” Potter
Trilogiq USA
Corporation
Barbara Baloh
Bruce, BJ & Brandy
Baloh
The Jacob Family
Barbara Jackson
Lyndia Deromedi,
OCCMHA ORR
Barbara Stein
Susan File
Barbara Tischer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Simpson
Mrs. M. Berman
Mary Wartell
In Honor Of…
For Remembering
Claire Duchene
Memorial Bird-a-thon
Ann Erickson
Ellen Christensen
Grace Robinson
Mark Bendure
BeBe
Cam, Kristen, Berkleigh,
Leighton Kennedy
Bentley
Shirley Michelotti
Bethany Bartlett
Carol Messing
Jim Riehl’s Friendly
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc.
Betty Ann Gullett
John Nece
Bogey & Sedona
Terri Church
Brandt Jorgensen
Jackie Jorgensen
Bruce Sigman
The Dudek Family
Bubba & Princess
Janet Morse
Buddy
John Budzyn
Sunni Miller
Buffy
Linda Peters
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald
Cood
Bunny Band
Carol & Joe
Nederlander
Frank Venegas, Jr.
St. John Macomb
Anesthesiologists
Carol Brown
Tiffany Williams,
Dorothy & Robert
Williams, Shawn &
Norm Kosinski
Carol Lawrence
Dawn Wasmund
Caroline Hall
Doug Grupenhoff
Mr. & Mrs. Dankert
Carolyn Van Bibber
Oakland County
Retirees Association
Catfish, Homey & Little
Girl
Douglas Tucker
Catherine Helen
Momcilovic
Fetzer Institute
Cecil Coon
Jeanette Wyrembelski
& Bill LaLonde
Charles Van Bibber
Gene Lucas
Jerry & Melba Colca
Charlie
Ann Reed
Cheri Sweet
Nick Yates
Chico
In Loving Memory
Frank Chut
On Behalf Of…
Bob Bialek
Mrs. William Poindexter
Bolder
Lorreine Krolewski
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In Memory Of…
Smudge
Ann Skotcher
Speedy Recovery
Alex
Judith Murray
Bruce Thal
Robin, Leo, Max, Anna
& Louis Eisenberg
Marta Diffen
Robert Duchene
Terrence McCabe
Todd Brooks
Barney
In Loving Memory
Friends at MHS
Chipper Brown
Ron Greer
Chuck & Max
Sandra Beaty
Cleopatra Jaworski
Frank & Gail Jaworski
Cracker
John & Danya Moss
Cynthia Davis Morris
Ernie Cosma & Lloyd
Thrower
Dana D. Garland
Paw Paw Wine
Distributors
Raymond Schincariol
Daniel Butkus
Anthony & Jeff
Daniel Malczynski
Doug Keisman
Helen & John Heselton
Mary Cary
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon
Parker
Paul & Marge St.
Amour
Ron & Debbie Stafford
The Malczynski Family
Daphne
Marilyn Evers
David LaChance
Brooke Sneed
Dorothy Pasikowski
Delores Leshinsky
Staff at Parkside Credit
Union
Delores Roy
Shawn Harden
Delores Wagonis
Mohinder Singh, M.D.
Donald Bush
Dana Luscombe
Donald Hulett
Bodman PLC
Doris Rebel
Susanne Towler
Dorothea Tata
Peter & Nancy D’Hulst
Dorothy Crandall
Friends & Family
The Crandall Family
Dorothy Imbert
Chris Arbic
Dorthy Kaiser
Sharon Richard &
Marcelena Richard-Mace
Dr. Joseph Ingrao
Diane Hoelscher
Dr. Melanie Maybery
Edward F. Mayne, Jr.
Arlette Kempf
Dean DeValerio
Mayne-McKenney, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim
Koukios
Rodecker Stark & Co.
& RM Stark & Co.
Judi & George Caston
Kent Strickland
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Dansbury
Edward Stieber
Bob Perkowski & Judy
Tom, Ellen & Laura
Harlukowicz
Elizabeth Petrila
Carol McGlynn
Ella Laurain
Ella Nagy & Susan
Nagy
Ella Smosarski
Friends at MAG
Father Michael Donovan
Jackie Kleisinger
R. Knapp, M.
Gianfermi & J. Parski
Fax, Buster
JoAnn Voletti
Francis Smith, Sr.
Total Business Systems
Frankie
Judith Murray
Gary Carless
Mr. & Mrs. William
Vreven
Gayle Ralko
Betty Bowersox, Donna
& Brian Zabowski,
Mary & Tim Scheller
& Families
Dino & Lynn
Hartland Insurance
Group
Mary Blessed
Gayle Seigfried
Mr. & Mrs. Craig
Woolpert
Gerald Bratton
Vern Horn
Gerald Shimoura, D.D.S.
Art & Miya Teshima
Brian & Barbara
Shimoura
David Glasser
Ed Mullins
Jiro Shimoda
Kevin Shimoura
Lynne Noelke
Miyoko O’Neill
Pat
Peter Tottis
Ronald Yee
Simon & Kolniak
Family
Tim & Carol Burton
Geraldine Wysiecki
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Zeller
Gilda Vitale
David Dalton & Kate
Cameron
Linda Komer
Michael Iannarelli
Gloria Rousseaux
Susan Feighan
Gloria Prowse
Daryl & Lorraine
Grant
Kim Tekkanat
Gretchen Gohsman
Dave & Linda Boyd
Harry
Gerald Harang
Heidi Wooten
Margaret Johnson
Sandra & Jim
Helen Bean
Marge Jordan & Family
Helen White
Dave & Patti Mann &
Family & Uncle Howard
Helen Winters
R. Winters
Herb Fulk
Alicia & Robert
Pickens
Herbert Swanson
Anna Zeimet & Friends
Herman
Shepperd Construction
Co.
Ida Elvin
Matt & Jonida Morelli
Iris Youngs
Sandy Anderson
Izzy Rapelje
Paul Loffreda, Gail &
Seth
Jack
Donald Kulaszewski
Jake
Cathryn Maillard
James Beall
Deborah Somerville
James Hearn
Kelly, Pat, Denise & Jan
James Tschirhart
Kevin & Janet Laubach
The Klaus Family
Jane Geistler
Larry Zangerle
Jane Horlacher
Jeffrey Aenis
Tribute Gifts
Java (The Mutt)
Kevin & Marie Boussie
& Gretel
Jean Poniewierski
Ryan & Sherri Burke
Jean Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis
Shaw
Jeanne Gray
Employees of Northern
Lakes CMH Cadillac
Jeffrey Bakewell
June & Family
Marni Scott
Jenny
The Saturday Morning
Exercise Girls
Jerry Schuette
Judi DesJarlais
Suzanne Ault
Jessie Cisco
Shirley Cloyd
Jill Kulian
The Specialty Products
Team at BCBSM
Joan Farnham
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Snell
Joanne Sionkowski
Peggy Wingard &
Neighbors
John McCurdy
Carolyn, Theresa,
Sherry, Tim, Mike,
Scott, Deb, Tracey, Kat
& Tony
Ed & Janet McCurdy,
Connie & Art
Stanlake, Paul &
Brenda McCurdy,
Peter & Dolores
Staurakas, Terry &
Vicki McCurdy
Employees from Bob
Maxey
Jon Gilbert
Administration Team
Rehab
Joseph & Delores Roy
Kathleen Van Peursem
Kirsten, Nikki, Heather,
Renee & Lisa
Regina Athletic Dept.
Joseph Kidd
Nancy & Rick
Groffsky
Joyce Lewandowski
John Roodbeen
Joyce Stanley
Fred Stanley
Judy Nino
Terri Caravona
Judy Still
Beverly Stakov
K.C.
Cherie Purchase
Kaethe Matzen
Edgar Tedsen Family
Kaiser
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Ahee
Karethea Sobolewski
Peter Maciejewski
Providence Park
Hospital Linen
Department staff
Katherine Dorando
Barn Family
Kathleen Adams
Mr. & Mrs. John
Demmer
Quality & Outcomes
Management Dept.,
Andrew Madak, D.O.,
Colleen Cavanach
Kathryn Ann Ericksen
Uncle Bud, Theresa,
Chuck, Claire & Aaron
Kelli Winborn
TIBCO Spotfire
Solutions Consultants
Group
Kenneth Coppock
Lorri Smith
Kenneth Martens
Mrs. Palmer & Family
The Burt, Fitzpatrick,
Hart, Ignasiak &
Schmitz Families
Kenneth Wood
Carolyn Due
Kevin Korba
Sandra Korba
Kevin Urso
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& Gloria Kogan
Bradley Outlaw
Mac
Maddie
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Janelle Warren
Margaret Beveridge
Deanne Garr
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Paul & Jim Rosen
Mario
Mary McLeod
Marion Jablonski
Leslie Ravitz
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Lillian Barbalos
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Linda Bisballe
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Linda Hartwig
John Baxter
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Calypso’s Salon
Fred Michael
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Helen MacGregor
Lori Kroll
New Millennium Surgery
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Becky Banks, Barb
Haverhill, Marlene
Ayers
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Eleanor Sun
UM East Ann Arbor
Health Center Internal
Medicine
Montana Cook
Barbara DeRyckere
Morgan
Reggie
In Loving Memory
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Marjorie Ramsey
Renee Stone
Barry Bess
Mark Trombley
& Teddy
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Marilyn Behrendt
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We Will Always Miss You
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Tribute Gifts
Thomas Burns
Alice Burns
To donate: Call 248.283.1000 or visit www.michiganhumane.org
Victoria Graor
Tiger, Jr.
Coach’s Corner of
Livonia
Tiger, Mittens, Orange
Ruffy, Christina Gray
Carmela, Kathleen,
Susan, Lori, Linda
Elizabeth Durrett
Mark Shuttleworth
Tom Wilson
Linda Chapin
Toni Wisne Sabina
Dawn Schluter
Diane Deboard
Kirk Martin
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Steve Riga
Virginia Nowak
Vivian Martin
Elizabeth Sepos &
Friends
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Woronko
SarahRose & Richard
Peterman
Warner Hendricks
Robyn Baum
Vette
Gary Parko
Wilhemina Bone
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PGA
John Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rose
William Darmon
Drs. McInerney &
Bortnick
Kimberly Reinert
Steve & Beth Swartz
William Travis
Mr. & Mrs. John Tanase
Wizzard & Frisbee
Cindy Rhinehart
Yvonne Wooten
CBJTC Employee
Council
William Laskey
Gary, Mary, Jim &
Colleen
Mr. & Mrs. Greg
Lewandowski
William Smith
Blue Line
All honorarium recipients, the
families of memorial recipients, and
contributors will receive special letters of
acknowledgment and gratitude from the
Michigan Humane Society. Due to limited
space, however, we are able to publish only
those donations of $75 or more, which will
appear in a future issue as space allows.
Submission of photos does not guarantee
placement. To make a Tribute donation,
please use the enclosed envelope or call
Heather Pauli at 248.283.1000, ext. 147.
Create Your Legacy Today.
Save Lives for Years to Come.
Become a Member of the
MHS Heritage Guild
You enjoy a wonderful relationship with your pet. Imagine sharing that feeling
with others well into the future, while saving animal lives.
You can remember the animals cared for by the Michigan Humane Society in many ways:
In your will or trust • As a remainder beneficiary of an account, such as an IRA or other retirement plan • As a remainder beneficiary of a charitable
gift annuity or trust that pays you an income during your lifetime • As a lead beneficiary on a charitable remainder trust
As a member of the Michigan Humane Society Heritage Guild, you will receive:
• A complimentary copy of the annual MHS Pet Calendar • An invitation to the MHS President’s Special Events
• The opportunity to enroll in the exclusive MHS Pet Guardianship Program • A subscription to MHS’ MichigAnimals newsletter
For more information about the Heritage Guild, please call Terri Lessnau, director of leadership giving, at 248.283.1000, ext. 108.
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Living Legacy
Supporter Spotlight: Dora Beacher
A friend to the animals since a stray dog ‘adopted’ her family
D
Photo by Mandy Samland
ora Beacher is a member of the
Michigan Humane Society Heritage Guild because she believes
in making a difference for pets and people
in her community. Indeed, she has made a
tremendous difference for the animals in
MHS’ care through her generous volunteer
and financial support since the mid-1980s.
The first dog who touched her life, Herman, was a stray that adopted her family
when her children were young. The beagle
mix made himself at home in her yard and
quickly found himself at home in her heart.
Now 88, Beacher’s longstanding relationship with MHS began after Herman passed
away and she decided it was time to start
looking for a new family dog. She started
visiting the MHS Westland shelter, which
today is known as the MHS Berman Center
for Animal Care. It was there that she
found, in her words, “the lovely Brownie,”
a sweet little terrier mix who became her
loving companion.
During a recent visit to the MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland, longtime MHS supporter and volunteer,
Dora Beacher (center), took a moment to pose with MHS staff member Megan Ortmann (left) who is holding adoptable
dog Toadie, and with Dora’s good buddy, Madie Broe.
Many years ago, Dora Beacher and her family adopted
Brownie, a terrier mix, from the MHS Westland shelter.
As a long-time educator in southeastern
Michigan, Beacher always made it her mission to impart the importance of compassion to her students. She retired from teaching on a Friday in 1986, and the following
Monday morning, called the MHS shelter
manager to inquire about volunteering –
which she continued to do for more than
a decade.
Her many interests include gardening,
traveling and cars. Always one with a
zest for life, she even went parasailing at
the age of 84. Her interest in the welfare
of animals spans the globe; she was a
longtime friend and member of Refugio
Internacional Para Animales, a small but
hearty animal welfare group located on
the island of Tenerife, Spain.
“Animals have always been very important to me, and I believe that supporting the
Michigan Humane Society is the best way
for me to take action on behalf of so many
local animals in need,” says Beacher. “I have
always believed in MHS, and I think one
of the really important things I can do is to
remember the animals in my will and leave
a gift that embodies and reflects just how
important animals are in my life.”
By including the Michigan Humane Society in her estate plans, Beacher is helping to
ensure that MHS will have the ability to extend the compassion she has always shown
to homeless animals for years to come.
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Celebrity Chat
P
erhaps no television anchor in Michigan has used up as many lint-rollers
as WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action
News This Morning co-anchor, Alicia
Smith, who joined the station in January
2007. This community-minded, animalloving celebrity has hosted the Michigan
Humane Society Valentine’s Telethon since
2008 and reported live from the Mega
March for Animals for six years, ever since
MHS began partnering with WXYZ in
2007. In addition to reporting live from
the annual walk event at Hart Plaza in
Detroit, Smith acts as the team leader for
the WXYZ walking team, which is always
among the top fundraising teams.
Smith also occasionally fills in for
JoAnne Purtan or Glenda Lewis to cohost the Action News at Noon, which on
Fridays features an adoptable MHS Pet of
the Week in order to find the dog or cat
a new, loving home. Not surprisingly, she
has two adopted cats of her own.
To be on-air by 4:30 a.m., along with
co-anchor Vic Faust, her alarms go off at
2 a.m., and yet she never fails to show her
cheerful personality. She even offers those
early risers who follow her on Facebook
and Twitter with virtual coffee clinks.
In addition to helping MHS raise
enough funds to save thousands of animal
lives each year, Smith supports many other
area charities. But we like to think helping
MHS is one of her “pet” projects.
MHS is grateful for the partnership of
WXYZ and its passionate pet advocate,
Alicia Smith. Here, MichigAnimals takes
a few minutes to clink coffee cups with
Smith, and find out more about her love of
animals and support of MHS.
Do you have a fondest pet
memory (about a pet growing up
or about your current pets)?
I grew up with cats, dogs, parakeets and
goldfish. But my fondest pet memory
is about our collie Shiney. She was shy
(hence, the name. That’s really creative,
right?). But she would always bark like
crazy and make cute, little snorts and
happy, whiny noises when we’d pull into
the driveway after a trip … or even return
from a short errand! She was so thrilled to
see us. She would also have this reaction
when I’d hop on my bike to ride through
Photo courtesy of WXYZ-TV Channel 7
Alicia Smith, WXYZ-TV Anchor
a-thon that I was volunteering for in
Kalamazoo. Both cats had been mistreated. They were certainly on the timid side
when I adopted them. So, it’s been really
rewarding to earn their trust and see them
become more and more comfortable with
me over the years. It took Rummy about
two years before he cuddled in my lap. I’ll
never forget that moment.
Do your cats help you wake up,
or is it too early for them? My
alarms go off at 2 a.m. Sarah doesn’t
budge from her cat bed. But Rummy is
ready for chow time! He will jump up on
my pillow and walk on my hair until I
wake up. It’s quite effective. Do you have any cat-like personality traits? I wish I could say I
have cat-like reflexes. That would certainly
come in handy. But, alas, that is not the
case. If anything...like a cat…I can sleep
anywhere. This is useful during trips when
a flight is cancelled or delayed, and I’m
stuck at the airport. Catnap time!
What’s your favorite way to
spend time with your pets? SnugWXYZ-TV Anchor Alicia Smith will be at the front of the
pack at the 2013 Mega March for Animals, on Sunday,
October 13 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. Since joining Channel
7 in 2007, Smith has played a key role in helping MHS
save thousands of animal lives each year.
gling or playing with cat toys. The laser
pointer is one of their favorites.
Finish this sentence: If your cats
could talk... I’d be freaking out! What aspect of MHS’ work do
you find the most meaningful?
Smith’s 10-year-old Maine coon Rummy (left) and
12-year-old tabby Sarah enjoy chasing a laser pointer
toy, but they certainly know how to relax after playtime.
Never opposed to an early breakfast, Rummy is an
effective 2 a.m. alarm “backup.”
the neighborhood. She would run right
alongside me while I was bicycling. I guess
it was that “herding” instinct coming out
in her. She was my best little buddy!
What was most rewarding about
adopting your cats, Sarah and
Rummy? Sarah was part of a litter that
was dropped off behind a veterinarian’s
office. Rummy was a rescue at an adopt-
I’m really moved when I see how MHS
cares for animals that have been maliciously abused. We’ve covered stories of animals
that have been burned, beaten, starved, run
over, and left for dead. Some have been
abandoned, while others have been victims
of vicious pranksters. It warms my heart
when MHS Cruelty Investigators rescue
these animals and when MHS veterinarians patiently treat and rehabilitate them.
Seeing these dogs, cats and other pets in a
happy home weeks or months later really
underscores the significance of the Michigan Humane Society’s life-saving mission.
It’s also why I sincerely appreciate the hard
work and compassion of each and every
MHS team member, volunteer and donor.
Thank you all!
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