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Fall 2015
One Cat Saves
31,000 Lives
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Community Interest
Maddie’s Legacy Saves Countless Lives
Visitors to ARF enter through the
Maddie’s Animal Care Center doors.
Maddie’s Fund® (www.maddiesfund.
org) is a family foundation endowed by
2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1ARF
Adoption Hours
Wed - Thu: Noon - 6 pm
Fri: Noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm
ARF Thrift Store
1950 Market Street, Suite H
Concord, CA
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Board of Directors
Tony La Russa, Chairman
Gregory L. McCoy, Esq., President
Bradley N. Blake
William A. Blase, Jr.
Kara Carter
Glenn Colacurci
Jennifer Hall
Timothy Krisch
Bianca LaRussa
Neal Mitchell
Steven C. Parrish
John Schiavo
Marsha Servetnick
John Steiner
Amy Trask
the founder of Workday® and PeopleSoft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl.
Maddie’s Fund is helping to achieve and
sustain a no-kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues
facing the animal welfare community
through its grant giving, hand-on animal care, research, and education. Maddie’s Fund and its signature Maddie’s Pet
Adoption Days, America’s largest no-cost
pet adoption event, are both named after
the family’s beloved Miniature Schnauzer
who passed away in 1997.
Follow Maddie’s Fund at Facebook.
com/MaddiesFund and @MaddiesAdopt
on Twitter and Instagram.
Oh, the Places Our Animals Go...Home!
ARF Executive Staff
Elena Bicker, Executive Director
Bobbe Bartlett, Development Director
Lindsey Dohlman, Animal Programs Director
Elaine Durkin, Finance Director
Stephanie Erickson, Operations Director
Gaye McDuff, Volunteer Services Director
Sally Wortman, Clinic Director
www.arflife.org
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, which
receives no local, state or federal funding. Life-saving services and programs are
made possible through the generosity of
caring people.
Sara Bragg, Scoop Editor
Ashley Thiry, Art and Production
The 2014-15 fiscal year was the best year ever for pet adoptions at ARF! We
placed 2,601 cats and dogs in new homes all over the state of California (and even a
few across the country!), a 14% increase over last year. We’re excited for a new milestone and for what it means for all the lucky rescued critters who landed their forever
homes. We’re ready to rescue and re-home more in 2015-16! Read more on pages
8 - 9.
On the cover: Gilligan and Skipper
We love feedback on The Scoop!
Contact athiry@arflife.org
Rescued April 2015 - Adopted May 2015
Photo credit: GNS Photography
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Fall 2015
A Message from the Executive Director
PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
OF LIVING WITH PETS
Decreases blood pressure
Provides companionship
Increases physical activity
Increases oxytocin production
Reduces minor health problems
Reduces stress
other benefits were unexpected. A pet can draw out even
the most isolated personality and help traumatized veterans
overcome emotional numbness. Training a dog can improve a
My dog has my back...
He saved our marriage...
She is my lifeline...
veteran’s ability to communicate and bond. Some participants
report they are finally able to sleep, knowing a naturally alert
ally is standing watch. Our follow-up report tells us Otto’s
We hear this from the veterans who have adopted from
ARF. We’ve witnessed first-hand the powerful bond between
pets and veterans progress beyond simple affection and
demonstrate magical healing powers. Matching veterans with
pets is a natural development in our work, and we have been
able to place more than 166 pets with military families in the
past two years. We have heard heart-wrenching stories from
veterans of perimeter checks during the middle of the night,
emotional numbness, and many who sleep with guns under
their pillows…and incredible stories of the positive changes
brought on by adopting a pet.
Recently, a young veteran arrived at ARF to adopt a
dog. He nervously scanned the adoption area to ensure
his personal safety, afraid someone may jump out from
one of the surrounding hallways to attack him.
were eased when we brought out Otto.
His fears
The five-year-old
pit bull mix went straight to him and licked his face: love at
first sight. It’s no surprise that Otto’s presence soothes, but
unconditional love and companionship have all but erased our
veteran’s night terrors.
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after
experiencing a traumatic event. An estimated 20% of
Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their
lifetimes. That’s 31.3 million people who are bombarded
by intrusive thoughts, avoid people, places, and things, and
experience hyper awareness. They may have nightmares, find
that they are no longer close to people, and constantly feel
on guard. ARF is unique in our role as an organization with
depth of experience in both sheltering work and life-enriching
programs connecting pets with those in disadvantaged
circumstances. Researchers are accumulating evidence that
bonding with dogs has biological effects, such as elevated
levels of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin improves trust,
the ability to interpret facial expressions, the overcoming of
paranoia, and other pro-social effects—the opposite of PTSD
symptoms.
I will never forget meeting Otto’s veteran, whose forearm
bears the tattooed names of his fallen comrades, or the day
he arrived to take his new best friend home. He couldn’t
stop smiling as he held Otto’s leash and it seemed that for a
moment, all the world was right.
We will continue to rescue those precious animals who
have run out of time, and provide emotional support and
companionship to those in need. We hope you will consider
a gift this fall to help a pet not only heal and find a home, but
also provide an antidote to isolation, a gateway to trust, and
a catalyst for physical and emotional healing. Together, we
can make the difference. People Rescuing
Animals...Animals Rescuing People.
Otto and his veteran
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Fall 2015
Saving Lives
Because of You...
Many of the animals ARF helps are homeless, rescued from
public shelters before they run out of time, needing our help
to find them just the right homes. Others need help to stay
with their loving guardians through our community outreach
programs designed to keep families together through times of
financial crisis. All have one thing in common: each was given
a second chance because of you.
You can help special animals like Abraham and Villie at
arflife.org.
Second Chances - Abraham
Together Forever - Villie
“Stop the car!” The neighbor frantically waved her arms as she ran toward the sedan pulling out of the driveway. The
The ARF Emergency Medical Fund® not only provides
high quality, affordable medical care for low-income residents
distraught meows were barely audible over the noise from the of Contra Costa County - it keeps families together. When
engine, but it was clear something was terribly wrong. They Michael noticed his beloved ARF dog, Villie, didn’t seem quite
searched, and finally spotted the small orange kitten trapped
like himself, he was able to bring him to ARF’s Clinic for testing,
in the wheel well. Officers arrived to dismantle the front of
which revealed that Villie had a manageable chronic disease.
the car to carefully free the badly injured kitten. Covered in Michael and the Clinic staff were able to work together to
grease and shaking, he looked up at his rescuers with eyes full
outline a treatment plan for Villie, who is thriving. This meant
of gratitude and let out a soft meow.
the world to Michael, who adores his fawn-colored pup. “My
dog Villie has been a life saver and a valued part of our family
Even after Abraham’s dramatic rescue and emergency
surgery to amputate his leg…he still wasn’t safe. A never- for a decade,” Michael says. “While I’m grateful for the help the
ending stream of animals arriving every day at the public
EMF program provides, it’s the trust, quality care, expertise,
shelter made space scarce, until ARF’s team arrived to rescue
communication, and education from ARF that’s given him a
him for the second time.
continually glorious life and made me the best possible dog
Safe at last at ARF, he was able to heal and captured the owner. I am so appreciative of him and ARF every day. Not only
hearts of our staff - one of whom fell in love and couldn’t resist
did ARF help me rescue him, he rescued me.”
making him part of her family!
Abraham recovering at ARF
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Villie and Michael
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Fall 2015
Connecting Hearts
Crystal
Burt
Adopted March 2015
Adopted July 2015
Burt was one of a litter of five puppies ARF rescued
“Crystal has eased her way into our hearts. When she
from a public animal shelter. Now center of attention in his
came to us she had a frightening story to tell. She had no fur
new home, his family says: “He’s a cuddle bug. Full of energy!”
on her back or belly, presumably having licked it all off under
the stress of her ordeal (she was found stray before coming to
ARF). She has not shared with us her story and we have agreed
not to ask. She has been very busy growing in her new coat
and she takes great pride in it. We tell her often what good
work she is doing and how pretty she is! We have long been associated with ARF as a camper and knew when the time came
that we would want to adopt from ARF. Thank you all for helping Crystal find us. She is a purrrfect fit!”
Rocket
Adopted June 2015
“When first bringing Rocket the kitten home, the big-
gest challenge was our dog Indy’s adjustment to a new mem-
ARF is thrilled
to be chosen by
Diablo Magazine
readers as Best
Animal Shelter
for Best of the
East Bay 2015!
ber of the family. After three days, they are now buddies.”
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Fall 2015
Event Highlights
5
September
Wallflowers classes
begin
ARF U
8
October
Women
Unleashed!
ARF
Register at arflife.org
12
15
Pet First Aid Workshop
ARF U
ARF Awards
Dinner
Round Hill
Country Club,
Alamo
19 - 22
Mobile adoption event
Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee,
Danville
22
Leaders & Legends
Aria Resort and Casino,
Las Vegas
Planned Giving
Seminar
ARF
16
Bark at the Park
Chicago White Sox,
U.S. Cellular Field,
Chicago
19
5
November
24
Save the Date!
Shred Day fundraiser
ARF
January 15, 2016
Wine & Whiskers
ARF
Reserve at arflife.org
Wine & Whiskers St. Louis
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
January 30, 2016
Keep your pets safe on
Halloween!
Find tips at arflife.org
Stars to the Rescue
25th Anniversary
Bigger and better
than ever!
Oracle Arena,
Oakland
This is a sampling of ARF classes, workshops, camps, and events occurring September - November 2015.
To register or to view the most up-to-date information on events, visit ARF’s website.
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Fall 2015
Inspiring Learning
Humane Education: Making the Connection
The little girl stood at the back of her class, too ner-
vous to come forward and pet the friendly dog with the rest
of her classmates. Rosie relished the attention from the children as they stroked her soft ears, scratched her back, and
even practiced shaking hands with her.
“You don’t have to pet her if you’re afraid,” ARF’s edu-
cator explained gently, taking the girl aside. “Rosie was once
scared of people, too! But she’s learned that they’re kind.”
Listening to Rosie’s story – how she was once aban-
doned, lonely, and scared and is now an ambassador of kindness – the little girl realized Rosie had a story of her own, with
feelings, and fears, just like her. Inching closer, she reached
out to softly pat the speckled fur. Sensing her new friend’s
trepidation, Rosie gently licked her hand. A smile slowly
spread across the girl’s face.
Not all children have learned empathy for animals
or had the chance to experience a bond with a special dog
or cat. ARF’s humane education programs make these important connections and ignite a lifelong love for animals.
Support ARF’s humane education programs and
make the world a kinder place, one child at a time.
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Fall 2015
One Cat Saves 31,000 Lives
F
oraging for food at the stadium, the tortoiseshell cat took
and carried out by a small
a wrong turn and suddenly found herself on the field,
group of dedicated people
surrounded by spectators and players in the middle of a
who cared. On May 7, ARF
televised A’s game. Frightened by the roaring crowd, she tore
celebrated twenty five years
across the baseball diamond, leaping at any means of escape
since Evie’s journey from
and eluding players and umpires who tried to capture her.
scared stray to beloved fam-
Exhausted and scared, she slinked toward the dugout where
ily member and the more
she hesitated at Tony La Russa’s feet.
than 31,000 dogs and cats
who have been saved as
Somehow, she must have known he would keep her
safe.
her legacy since that inspirAt that moment “Evie” chose Tony. He and his wife
ing moment on the ballfield.
Elaine, animal lovers with many of their own at home, took
responsibility for finding the little stray cat a home. They were
cued because the public shelter lacked the medical resources
dismayed to learn not a
to treat the deep wound on his front leg, is healthy and enjoy-
single animal shelter in
ing life with his new family. Kisses, who once wandered the
the area could take her in
streets as a pregnant stray, is a beloved, oversized lap dog and
and promise she wouldn’t
her puppies are safe in homes of their own. And Jones, a shy
be euthanized. After her
kitten who was overlooked at the public shelter and nearly ran
ordeal and dramatic res-
out of time, has flourished with the love of his new family who
cue, Evie was left with no
can’t imagine their lives without him.
chance for survival.
And so ARF began,
organization’s history. ARF found homes for a remarkable
motivated by one cat
2,601 dogs and cats, increasing adoptions 14% over the previ-
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Like Evie, every one of them has a story. Henry, res-
This year marked the best year for adoptions in the
Fall 2015
One Cat Saves 31,000 Lives
ous year’s record without sacrificing quality of care. Every tail
wag, kiss, and soft nuzzle is precious as we consider what their
fates would have been if not for Evie, and for ARF’s friends
who make these rescues possible.
Today, many dogs and cats like Evie are still waiting
to be rescued. Imagine how your gift today could change
their lives and keep them all…SAFE. www.arflife.org.
Foster for ARF and Watch Love Grow!
ARF’s dedicated foster families save more lives every time
they open their homes and hearts to an animal in need.
To foster for ARF, all you need is love! ARF provides:
• Supplies (food, bedding, crates, toys, litter)
• Support from ARF’s full-time Foster Supervisor
• Surgery, medicine, and vaccinations
• Full-service clinic to handle medical needs
•Adoption services when your foster animal returns to ARF
Get the scoop on caring for cats, dogs, kittens, and puppies in your home by signing up for a free, no-obligation
Foster Orientation session! arflife.org/foster
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Fall 2015
Saving Lives
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Your decision to remember ARF in your will or trust
will impact the lives of countless animals and people for years
to come. Legacy gifts provide very meaningful support, ensuring ARF will have the resources to continue our life-saving
work into the future, while fulfilling your own financial goals
and objectives. Planned gifts can include bequests, gifts of life
insurance, retirement plans, real estate, and other opportunities. Your legacy gift to ARF will provide a future lifeline to so
many dogs and cats in need.
To discuss your plans, please contact Bobbe
Bartlett at bbartlett@arflife.org or (925) 296-3149, or visit
arflife.org.
Jake’s Angel
Jake, a 9 year-old Aussie rescue, loves going to work
with his dad in San Francisco. But one summer day, a contractor accidentally left a door open and Jake slipped out undetected. His guardians frantically combed the city for him, calling
his name and asking everyone they met if they’d spotted the
brown and white pup with soulful eyes. Just as they began to
fear the worst, their phone rang.
Karl Perazzo, percussionist for Santana and a good
friend of ARF’s who can often be found playing in the All-Star
Band at Stars to the Rescue, spotted a terrified Jake running
down the freeway and immediately knew he had to help. He
stopped the freeway traffic, chased Jake down, and was able to
charm him into his car by calling, “Hey buddy, wanna go for a
walk?” No thought to risk, Karl put his life on the line to rescue
Jake. Once Jake was in the car and out of danger, Karl took him
to the recording studio and placed a call to his family letting
them know he was safe.
You don’t have to be a rockstar to make a difference
in the life of an animal. Follow Karl’s lead and make a differJake; (inset) Karl and an ARF pup
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ence now at arflife.org.
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Fall 2015
Letters to ARF - Pet Hug Pack®
Each year, thousands of children, seniors, veterans, and others in need experience the wet noses
and unconditional love of ARF’s renowned therapy animal team, the Pet Hug Pack®.
Bring the magic of animals to those who need it at arflife.org.
Dear ARF,
I wanted to share with you that I encountered a dog from your Pet Hug Pack, Thelma, at
Kaiser the other day. My mother has been hospitalized there for two weeks as she fights a rare and aggressive type of cancer. Although she is sleeping a lot
from her medication, the visit was great for my dad
who is there with her every day. He lost his yellow
Lab ten years ago and the visit took his mind off of
everything for a brief moment where he could just
focus on Thelma and have a conversation that wasn’t
about cancer, for once in a long while.
It brings me comfort that other families like
mine who are so worn from caring for their loved
ones will also be sent four-legged angels to comfort
them. Thanks for everything you and your team do.
Stephanie B.
Thelma
A Poem for Maddie
Pet Hug Pack® makes friends everywhere they go!
PHP dog Maddie recently celebrated her 9th birthday, and was
gifted a beautiful poem from Neil, a friend she’d made from
PHP’s visits to Cal Berkeley.
My favorite therapy dog Maddie is turning 9 today,
She always makes the stress of midterms
and finals go away.
She loves sweet potatoes, belly rubs, and playing... chase,
And when I pet and hold her she has a big smile
on her face.
She puts her paw on my heart to say “I love you”,
And she gives me lots of kisses too.
She is a gift to everyone she meets,
And seeing her at the Pet Hugs events at Cal is
a real treat.
I have been missing her since the end of last
semester,
And look forward to seeing her in September.
Happy 9th birthday to a very special therapy pet,
Whose unconditional love I will never forget.
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Neil and Maddie share a pet hug
Fall 2015
In Honor of Special Friends
Adoption fees for ARF’s Very Important Pets (VIP) have been
pre-paid by generous donors.
To sponsor an animal please contact ltakahashi@arflife.org.
Anakin and Graybee, Leslie
Nuccio
Aragorn made in memory of
Roxy and Elmo, Mary Jensen
and Edward Andrews
Bazooka, Amy and Paul Mulligan
Beauty and Downey, Ericka Leira
Berry, Cheyenne and Chloe,
Charlene White
Big Al and Manhattan, Ava and
Eleanor Koerdt
Biscuit, Callie, Roxy, Koko, Shea
and Papaya, William J. Coaker Jr.
Bobby McGee, Cristobal and
Jennifer Lopez
Camille, Nicole and Hank Lasagna
Cocoa Bean, Kristen Baltazor and
Mitch Free
Deer Valley, Michaela Tarpey
Earl Grey, Jennifer Weise
Espresso, Margaret J Bloisa
Felix made in honor of Luigi,
Julie Larive
Feta, Barry and Darcy Goldberg
Fiona, Jon Henderson and Melyn
McDonald
Fritz, Stewart and Sherry Proctor
Gloria, Shahram and Jasmine
Rezaei
Han Solo, Lisa Goularte
Hawthorne made in honor of
Modem and Velcro, Gryphon
Channing
Howie, Stratus and Tribeca in
honor of Rhonda Bartlett,
Maria Osorio
Huntington, Ryan Szeto
Iris, Lesline Wimbley
Keen made in memory of
Richard Hansen, Pamela A. and
Robert Hansen
Key Lime, Stuart and Barbara
Homer
Linguini, Harry W. Beardsley and
Shirley Todd
Alex Jekowsky, Dr. and Mrs.
Howard Block
Alexa Winograd’s Bat Mitzvah,
Debbie L. and Stuart Winograd
Barbara F. Lashinsky
Drew Johnson
Susan and Thomas Newmeyer
Laura L. and Jeffrey I. Goldstein
Lynelle T. and Jesse W. Bragg
Darlene and Kevin Baker
Ali, Sheridan E. Stanton
All cats at ARF, Megan K. Reuter
Angie, Gable and Gracie, Lisa C.
Martinez
ARF, Donald L. & Nancy Ann Dalbey
Babba, Debra L. Bass
Blondie & Buster, Elizabeth C.
Adams
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Lo Mein, Iriana Martinez
Lola, Jennifer Isola
Mandela, Heather Evans
March, Jennifer Schiro
Marsh, Daisy Girl Scout Troop
33565
Martha made in memory of Lily
Batten, Brittany Weppler
Max, Linda J. Rydingsword and
Bruce Nelson
McIntosh, Meghan and Terrence
Murphy
Memphis and Strawberry, Ava
and Eleanor Koerdt
Mindy, Anton Hooker and Shana
Hammers
Missy made in memory of
Robert Gray, Steven J. and
Cathleen A. Ferguson
Molly, Isabella M. Cellini
Muzzy , David L. and Nancy D.
Smith
Palatino made in honor of
Mackenzie Ridone, Katie
Diamond and Steve Ridone
Passion Fruit, Claire and John
Flynn
Reggiano, Joanne M. Frudden
Rotelle, Jon and Lindsey Carlos
Samwell made in memory of
Brucie, Vicki H. Lawrence
Scooter, Ally and Valerie Heuer
Seabright, James D. and Linda
Beasley
Simon, Beatrice Pressley
Sophie, Veronica and Philip
Weismehl
Sweet William, Marie A. Ramagli
Timberland, Lisa M. and Todd A.
Tuinstra
Topaz, Terence Wong and Anna
Mebust
Janny Pappalardo Faber and
Bear, Sara Born
Joan F. Smith, Deborah S. Janeck
Jonah, Simone Janssen
K.C., William E. and Kathlyn
Johanning
Lauren and Bradley Potts,
Elizabeth and Richard Bilotti
Karen D. Gilbert
Leona LaBasco, Christopher B.
and Lizzy LaBasco
Lizzy LaBasco, Leona and Tom
LaBasco
Lucky, Judy A. and Michael Batlin
Maggie, Patricia Kubo
Marty Beard made in memory
of Molly, Ted and Pat Beard
Mattie, Robert B. Simon
Maverick ‘Lazy Ace’ Vanderlip,
Melissa Vanderlip
Misses Calliope (Callie) and
Penelope (Penny), Herbert F.
and Margaret D. Wilkinson
Mrs. G W Miller, Bentley Westphal
Muriel Isaac, Shennen Brady
and Zoe, Sara Born
Nellie, Jodi Roisman
PFC John R. Phillips, US Army
43rd Infantry Division, 19421945, Gary B. and Nancy E. Phillips
Reed Shindle, Julia A. and Kevin P.
Fitzgerald
Renee Gallagher, Kelly R. Hanna
and Reylan Lange
Roxy, Lisa M. Bicker & Jane Martin
Ryan and Mindy Bloomfield,
Bunnie Kelly
Scout’s Birthday, Michael R. and
Sharon P. Palombo
Shayna Greenwall and Moishe
Greenwall, Jewish Community
Endowment Fund
Shelley Bever, Scott J. Bever
Shirley Lewis, Laura Irvine
Stevie Wonder, Amy F. Mathews
and Matthew Mustapick
The La Russa Family, Mary M. Belville
The Reddy Family, Sara Born
Tigger, Tiny, Alex, Rocky,
Shortcake, Cody, Charlie and
Lisa Vasquez, Trinidad A. Vasquez
Tim Reed, Kristin C. and Peter H.
Becker
Tony and Elaine La Russa, Ann M.
Henning
Tony La Russa, Raymond Flade
Tony La Russa’s 70th birthday,
Lat 38 Parrothead Club
Yuri and Sonja, David S. Martin Jr.
In Memory of Special Friends
In
Loving
Memory
Twiggy LaRussa
2/14/98 - 6/11/15
ARF extends our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of the
LaRussa family’s constant companion of seventeen years.
Calbear Lundberg, Christina A.
Adams
Cattacheeno, Cuddles and
Tasha, Claire J. Stames
Charlene Trautner, David A.
Tobias and Elizabeth Whitley
Charlie Kettering, Sherry E.
Kettering
Dakota Alfaqih, Angela Alfaqih
Dr. Anne Lay, Philip D. Pitchford
Dr. Peter Nurre, Joan BalzariniRobbins
Fielder, Michael J. DiBona
Glenn Colacurci, Steven E. and
Wanda Wong
Halo, Albert R. Bjorgum
Jane Siri, Sheila M. & Patrick J.
Crowley
Abbey, Barbara L. and Jim Edgin
Alexander, Marlene Sauer
all my past beloved pets, Ursula
E. Nelson
All Pattee dogs, Cheryl L. Pattee
Amber Marmalade, Kevin D. and
Bea A. Olsen
Andrew Rightler, Chip Fendell
Joan Lebow
Candace L. and Barry Weisz
Ann E. Blackwell
Gary S. and Phyllis Heifetz
Stephen G. Blackwell
Jennifer L. Barton
Angel, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Angela Quattrin, Anita J. Quattrin
Angus, Anita L. Heffernon
Annie, Aletha R. & James B. Werson
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Auby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bailey Girl, Carole A. and H. Paul
Breslin
Barbara George, Bryan Sibert
Bastet, Father Joseph and Kitty
2, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bear, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bentley, Spencer and Sebastian,
Sharyn DeLano
Bernie Frydman, Velma Clark
Black Jack, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Blackie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bob, Jeffrey L. Becker
Brandy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Breezy, Ray and Doris L. Edwards
Buddy, Terrance P. and Sibylle M.
O’Malley
Fall 2015
In Memory of Special Friends
Go
back to
school with
ARF U!
Manners • Puppy • Specialty • Sports
Evening & weekend classes available
arflife.org/arf-u--dog-training
Great deals are always popping up
at the ARF Thrift Store!
1950-H Market Street,
Concord CA
facebook.com/ARFThriftStore
Donate your
car to ARF
and give our
programs a
“lift”!
Put your old car, truck, RV, or boat to work
saving lives for ARF!
1 - 888 - 6TO - GIVE
ARF only accepts vehicles located and registered in California
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Buddy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bully and Theo, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Bunny, Dolores S. San Miguel
Buster Brown, David Geiger
Buster Pelos, Marsha A. and
Richard Servetnick
Byrnsie, Jim and Brenda Herrington
Caliope Cambareri, Marie
Cambareri
Callie, Paulette Wrede
Callie Watkins, The Dog Walkers
Calvin Proctor Jr., Mike Bartilson
Carl Shaver, Craig and Susan Elliott
Carolyn W. Goldwater, Gerald J.
and Karen Carlson
Carter, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Casper and Wendy, Robert J. and
Midori J. Copeland
CeCe, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chance, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Charcoal, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Charles D. Mathews, Elizabeth J.
Mathews
Charles Dean Moore, Dr. May E.
Moore
Charlie Lowitz, Jerry C. and Linda
A. Wendt
Charlotte Neyhouse, Nancy and
Robert W. Wahlstrom
Cheddar, Debbie L. and Stuart
Winograd
Chester Pookie, James M. Jenkins
Chewy Harris, Denise L. and Roger
Lindsay
Cheyenne, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Chickie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chili, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chili Dog and Pepperoni Pup,
Susan J. Sheldon & Bruce Borgman
Chloe, Teresa A. and Michael D.
Dutkiewicz
Chopper, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Christa Caskie, Carole A. and H.
Paul Breslin
Chyna, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Coco, Wayne and Barbara Quan
Cody, Debra A. Kabrich and Denise
M. Nelson
Constance Lynch, Glenn and
Diane Colacurci
Daisy, Catherine A. Smith
Daisy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Daisy Gothberg, Lori S. Bungarz
and Tom Nootbaar
Dana Deanne Schroll Perel, Bank
of Marin
Reginald H. Leighton
Trudi A. Nelson
Jeffrey Thomas
BPMNJ
Debo Kellerman, Glenn and Diane
Colacurci
Deborah F. Lee, Roger A. Lee
Diablo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Diamond, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Diana Ehmke, Gail McPartland
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Diane Douglas Lamborn, Paul
and Barbara Himmelright
Dianna Garrison, Susan WilliamsWestberry
Dolcé, Terry D. and Karen D. McGill
Dr. George Barker, Deborah
Preston
Duffy, Barry W. Hart and Carol
Sturman
Duke, Brenda L. and David E.
Anderson
Edith J. Price and Roland, G.
Lindsay McCrea
Elizabeth Webb Harrington,
Elizabeth M. Harrington
Elle, Janet M. and Michael E. Brown
Ellie, Kevin Trejo
Elsa, Janice Gordon
Felix, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Fido, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Flopsie, Ziva and Shazbot,
Kathleen M. Edmonds
Florence Kleinfeld, Mad Engine
Annette and Hank Berger
Foxee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Frankenstein, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Furry, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Fuzzy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gage, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gato and Squeaks, Daniel M. Dys
George Curtis, Annalie M. Evans
George Robertson, John C. and
Ruth G. Baldwin
Graci Love, Julie A. and Anthony J.
Scolini
Gracie, Barbara L. Whitcraft and
David C. Heinsler
Gracie, Cathleen M. and Daniel M.
Provinse
Grushenka, Edward J. Leiter
Gus, Mary Murphy
Guy Morrison, Michelle Whittaker
Gypsy, Toby Curry and Dee
Trevorrow
Hagrid, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Hank, Mary L. Ferro
Harley, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Helen and Alden Johnson, Linda
and Gary Mahloch
Homer Kissel, Natalie Orona
Howard Rogers, John C. Minney
and Susan Cliff
Contra Costa Sheriff Volunteer
Services
Lloyd E. and Vina K. Pringle
Wendy Buckley
Hudson, April G. and Clifton J.
Crawford
Hunter, Kathleen A. Chin
Indy, Donna and Arthur G. Maionchi
Jack, Elisabeth C. Kreske
Jake, Lesley A. and Paul Caffery
Jake Reardon, Janet M. and
Michael E. Brown
Jim Golden, Patrick Carroll
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Joe Joseph, Kathleen J. Carrai
Joey, David S. and Lynn F. Kravis
John Cwalina, Jeanne J. Fazio
Eleanor Slovak
John G. Montgomery
Sean Fisher
Eleanor Slovak
John Donaldson, Joanne M.
Scatena
Joseph Munyer, Barbara Jeanne
Glenn
Junior, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Juno, Ranger, Atlas, Gypsy,
Lucky, Kaya and Isabelle, Pets
Eternal Rest, Inc
Justice, Animal Hospital of Antioch
K.C., William E. and Kathlyn
Johanning
Kayla, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kellie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kelly Powell, Patricia J. Howell
Kerry Morgan, Lorri Axelsen
Kirby and Patty, Jeffrey A.
Clemens
Koko Fattore, Ralph and Ally
Fattore
Kylie and Stranger, Animal
Hospital of Antioch
Lacey, Michael and Karen Sylvia
Larry Crothers, Austin Sprint
Team
Lars Hallberg, James V. and
Theresa A. Heim
Lawson Black, Margaret J. Trainor
Leslie (Lizard) Marie Sherman,
Sharon Kitamoto
Leslie Stone, Carole Tunley
Lexi, Patti Smith
Lexy and Wiley, Animal Hospital
of Antioch
Libby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lily Storer, Dr. Mark W. Storer
Little Dude, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Lois Cornish Henderson, Louise
Diamond
Lola, Marcia L. and Steve Boyd
Louie Mussano, Donna K. and
Stephen J. Mazaika
Louis J. Chiodo, Jean and Curtis A.
Wilkerson
Lucia, Joanne K. Kihara
Lucy, Carolyn R. and Leland J. Eller
Luke, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lulu, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Mack Fiskewold, Marsha A. and
Richard Servetnick
Madison, Steven C. and Diane
Parrish
Maggie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Malcolm Franklin, Jane C. Micks
Mannix, Ann M. Ruth
Mardi and Phoebe, Phyllis J.
Wisniowski
Marty, Wayne P. Hinkley & John
Cruger
Mary O’Neill, Craig & Susan Elliott
Mary Shaver, Craig & Susan Elliott
Maureen A O’Connell, Kari
Hartmann
Max, Animal Hospital of Antioch
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Max, Karen J. Mannering
Maximus, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Maxx, Animal Hospital of Antioch
McMuffy, Janet O’ConnellMangham
Me Me, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Measle and Thelma, Cynthia Kay
Baker
Melanie, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Meu-Meu and Pica, Animal
Hospital of Antioch
Miki, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Millie Fragapane, Tim Fragapane
Minnie, Doreen Small
Minnie, Anne and Satoshi
Kuritsubo
Missy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Molly, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Montana, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Morgan Howell, Nancy M. Larmer
Moses, Richard McDrew
Mouton Kingston, Cecily W. and
Jeffrey S. Kingston
Myeka, Steven L. & Maria Valente
Myko, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Neo, Shari M. Fukatsu
Olga ‘Nane B’ Bignotti, Nancy
and Robert W. Wahlstrom
Olga Radosevich, Holly Hong
Susan and Urs Obayashi
Barbara C. MacGregor and Debra
Mackay
Eric Hong
Savina Hong
Erin Hong
Susan M. Sheehan
Pal, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Patricia Hartman, William F.
Beemer
Patrick Jepsen, Darrell and
Valerie Davis
Patti Bascom, Hunt R. Bascom
Peanut, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Peanut, Doris C. Shiozaki
Pete, Anna Husk
Peter Maris Jr., Janet and Robert
W. Crabtree
Phoebe, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Phyllis Valentine, Craig M. Valentine
Christine Valentine
Pippen, Donna E. Foliart
Pluto, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Pongo, Frank L. and Mary P. Nash
Pooch, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Princess, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Princess, Diana L. & Robert A.
Nelson
Princess Karuna & Metta
Coffee, Marsha A. & Richard
Servetnick
Puglet, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Puppy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
PV (McDuffy), Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Queenie, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Rambo and Shasta, Dr.
Christopher J. Hussar
Raymond Frank Gregory,
Dorothy L. Gregory
Richard Dale, Nancy C. Goodman
Riley, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Rita Mata, Frank L. and Mary P.
Nash
Robert Browning, Robert B.
Simon
Robert F. Andrews, Marcia
Andrews
Robert W. Jensen, Mary Jensen
and Edward Andrews
Rocky Herauf, Sheri and Mike
Herauf
Rosa, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Roxy Jensen-Andrews, Mary
Jensen and Edward Andrews
Ruby Hackett, Victoria Hackett
Rusty, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sabrina Fair, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Sage, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Samantha, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Samantha, John H. and Susan K.
Simmonds
Sammi and Fifi Martin, Joy
Martin-Gieryng and Tom Gieryng
Sammy, Carolyn V. Groves
Sammy, Lois A. Peterson
Sampson, Cheryl L. Balderson
Sandy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sandy, Ralph D. Watson
Sara, Michael and Andrea Willard
Sasha, Nova L. and Lewis M.
Lefcourt
Sasko, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sassy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Scooby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Scooter, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Scruffy, Suzanne Gold
SGT. Patrick Jay Lucas, Patricia
Lucas
Shadow, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Sharon D. Spengler, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard LaChapelle
She-Ra, Princess of Power, Kris
Byrne
Shiloh, Bruce and Mary T. Whitaker
Shirley Nelson, Julie A. NelsonTerry and Paul Terry
Shy One, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Smokey, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Snow, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Spider, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Spiro Frangoulis, Lisa V. Schow
Spot O’Malley, Rocio and Shaun
Gallagher
Spyke, Kathleen L. Chambers
Stephanie Campbell-Hartzell,
Susan L. Campbell-Weir
Taco Wong-Jordan, Marie T. and
Richard D. Ivona
Tasha, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Taylor, Jennifer D. Cook
David A. and Franki L. Kohler
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Terresa
Hernandez,
Linda
Fromich-Smith and David Smith
Tessa Sobechko, Catherine T. and
Daniel J. Murphy
Tim McGuinn, Laurie Nash
Timid, David Geiger
Timmy, Elizabeth R. Marshall
Timothy Cleere, Gene A.
Underwood
Toby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Toby, Judy A. Wobleski and Roger
R. Stone
Trena Harrington, Unum Officers,
Directors, and Co-workers
Trixie, Amy J. and Robert C. Trask
Tsar, Georgia and Vladimir
Belinsky
Twiggy, Laurain and James Sexton
Elena and Bill Bicker
The Rosenthal Family
Dolores B. McCoskey & Cliff Bates
Ty, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Vegas, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Verdella, Debra A. Kabrich and
Denise M. Nelson
Victoria Osborne, Susan J. and
Carl B. Webb
Wanda The Elephant, Velma
Clark
Whistler, Wayne and Barbara
Quan
Willie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Zinnia, Elaine Voltz
Zoe Rohm, Gerald R. and Jeanne
R. Rohm
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