Spring 2013 • V ol. 47 No. 1
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Spring 2013 • V ol. 47 No. 1
Spring 2013 • Vol. 47 No. 1 Photo: Christina Hall Board of Trustees A Message from the President Diane Gilabert Chair Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA Debra Patterson, CFP Chair Finance Committee Dana Di Ferdinando Chair, Board Governance and Nominating Committee Bev Oster Ornelas Secretary Fred Baranowski Dr. Judith Muñoz Do you have a happy adoption story to share? Then we’d love to hear from you! Visit www.sdhumane.org and go to the Success Stories page for more details. I f you’ve been to any of our recent events, or if you’ve “ Trustees Sandy Arledge; Allen Blackmore; Robert Brown, Ed.D.; George Coles; Lee Collins; Susan Davis; Diane Glow, Ed.D.; Wayne Hanson; Lisa Miller, MD; Anne Perry; David Sear Life Members Vi & Dan McKinney, John Parker We believe we have an obligation to make our community a leader in animal welfare. ” President Gary L. Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA Senior Staff Renee Harris, Executive Vice President, Community Animal Welfare Kim Shannon, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer/SVP Shelly Stuart, CSPG, CFRE, CAWA, Chief Development Officer/SVP Kelly Riseley, Chief Financial Officer/SVP Trish Wagner, SPHR, Vice President, People Development Michael Baehr, Vice President, Communications and Community Engagement W e ’ ve g o t m a i l “We are totally in love with our new heard the term “Getting to Zero” or “G2O.” But what kitties. They adapted quickly to our family. In only a week, Sammy has made himself at home, and we were able to socialize home with us, our dog and his new environment (I them with our dog very easily. Their think he thinks he’s king of the castle, and maybe he animals, we can “get to zero” euthanasia of healthy personalities are quite distinct from one is). He is amazing and so loving! We can’t get over how and treatable animals in in San Diego Animal Welfare another, although they look very similar he likes to touch our faces when we hold him. We took Coalition (SDAWC) shelters. Last year alone, 2,910 of to each other, being sisters. We are glad him to our vet yesterday, and he passed his check-up these animals were euthanized and, as a leading animal we gave them different colored collars to with flying colors. does it mean and why is it so important? G2O is our mission focus right now. By helping more welfare organization, we have an obligation to assist other help us tell them apart quickly! Ella (on shelters and rescue groups to directly impact—and eliminate— the right, formerly “Shadow”) has the red the euthanasia of adoptable animals. We believe by working collar and Eva (on the left, formerly “Stormy”) is in blue. Ella likes together with our animal partners in San Diego—we can help to “talk” to us a lot, and Eva is totally a lap cat! more animals find a home, help more animals get the medical Thank you for your help in adopting these lovely girls. We will care they need…and get that county euthanasia number to zero! As one of the oldest charities in San Diego, we’ve been taking care of animals a long time. We believe we have an obligation to make our community a leader in animal welfare. So, here’s the plan— Marsha in her crate and is already AnimalFare Editor Kelli Herwehe •Working in collaboration with other SDAWC shelters and rescue groups and go to the park. I even go to Contributing Writers Nicole Angelucci, Jenna Dawsey, Christina Hall, Christina Lewis, Jenny Ludovissy, Elkie Wills •Fighting animal cruelty the beach. I enjoy sitting on the •Offering needs-based spay and neuter programs couch and watching TV and giving We’re already making huge strides in each of these areas. The last initiative is to kisses to my mom. To report animal abuse call (619) 243-3466 Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s scope of social responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. The Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services that strengthen the human-animal bond, prevent cruelty/ neglect, provide medical care and educate the community on the humane treatment of animals. As one of San Diego’s oldest nonprofit organizations, the Humane Society has campuses in both San Diego and Oceanside and is supported solely through contributions, grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the Muttique retail store, and small fees for services. For your privacy, the Humane Society does not sell, rent, lend or exchange its mailing of contributor lists. spay and neuter surgeries to anyone who needs them, which will help to impact our community’s homeless animal problem. That’s why we’ve set a goal to alter at least 5,000 of our community’s animals by June 30th, 2013. You can read more about this important program on page 5. scratches the door asking to go outside! She’s great with our five-year-old daughter and gentle with our two-yearold daughter. She’s an angel sent from heaven just for our My sister and I like to get into family! We took her to puppy trouble and then look up with class at Petco and the lady was sad eyes at mom. She tries not to teaching her third and fourth week stuff … smart dog. I laugh but it’s hard not to because we are so dog-gone cute…” am so very thankful we got her! PERFECT DOG!” Chuck Norris aka Fun Dip The Snow family impact thousands of people and animals alike. We’re taking critical steps to expand our “Thank you so much for assisting my girlfriend and I with the adoption of Mr. Kitters. reach and impact in our community, and we thank you for taking this journey with us. We got him home with no crying in the car or anything, he is so easy he even let us trim his claws already with no struggling at all and seeing his mellow personality provoked Sincerely, housebroken … she even Jackie, Sarah and Brian We greatly value your investment in our work…which we can then, in turn, use to “Dakota is the best dog ever! drops it at your feet, sleeps get to play with my new sister Published 3 times/year by: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Mailing Address: Central Campus 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 North Campus (For dogs) 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 (For cats & small animals) 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 Main Telephone: (619) 299-7012 Website: www.sdhumane.org Email: info@sdhumane.org Tina addition to our household.” •Increasing adoptions and returns to owners program launched just this past November! Since then we’ve been offering affordable already.” She sits, lies down, fetches and “My forever home is awesome! I offer accessible, needs-based spay and neuter programs, and I’m proud to say that Thank you for saving Sammy for us. We love him dearly give them lots of love and attention, and they are already a happy We’re going to get to zero by: Design & Layout Kat Godard, DraDog, LLC “We couldn’t be happier with the new addition to our visited any of our shelter locations, you may have us to rename him Marley. He has been a fantastic addition to our home over the last few days and he has taken to us very quickly, even hanging out with me on the couch watching football on Sunday. He spends the evenings playing with us, tearing around the house or sleeping in between us on the couch. He seems like a very happy kitten here and Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA I can’t tell you how happy he’s made us. Thanks again for all your help and setting us up President and CEO Dr. Gary Weitzman has a weekly radio program called “The Animal House” on KPBS 89.5. The program offers expert advice on all pet-related questions, and aims to deepen human understanding of animals and explain the powerful bonds between humans and animals. You can submit your pet questions to animalhouse@wamu.org or via the listener phone-in number 877.610.3647. Tune in to KPBS 89.5 FM every Saturday at 5am and Sunday at 7pm to hear the show! with little Marley.” Tucker, Katie and Marley ON THE COVER: San Diego Humane Society staff member, Michelle Fujimura, cuddles up with one of the many animals in need of a home. Cover Photo: Leslie Wallace AnimalFare • Spring 2013 www.sdhumane.org 3 Photo: Jenna Dawsey License Your Pet Today! THE BENEFITS OF LICENSING At the San Diego Humane Society, just four percent of cats and 35 percent of dogs are reclaimed by their owners when they get lost. Most of those returned are thanks to a license, pet tag, or microchip. That’s why we recently launched a new licensing program to reduce the number of lost and stray animals and to promote responsible pet ownership. Mobile Pet Licensing, Microchip & Vaccination Clinics will rotate monthly through various locations in the Cities of Oceanside and Vista on the fourth Saturday of each month between the hours of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Visit www.sdhumane.org for a list of locations! Working with the Community to Combat Pet Overpopulation W Extended Stay These new programs represent just one of four key areas e’re very fortunate to live in one of the pet- that the San Diego Humane Society is targeting in order to friendliest cities in the nation. How is it, then, that When found, your licensed pet will be cared for by the San Diego Humane Society for up to 14 days prior to being put up for adoption. accomplish its goal of eliminating euthanasia of all healthy the number of homeless animals continues to increase? Free Ride Home The first time a licensed pet is picked up or brought to the San Diego Humane Society, it will receive a free ride home or free pass to go home, reducing its stay or even skipping a trip to the Humane Society altogether. “Lack of accessible or affordable spay/neuter surgeries and treatable animals in San Diego County Animal Welfare is at the core of our national pet overpopulation problem,” Coalition shelters. Also helping in this effort to “get to zero” explains Gary Weitzman, DVM, president of the San Diego are programs with a focus to increase overall adoptions, work Humane Society. “That’s why we’ve made it our mission in collaboration with other welfare organizations and adoption to put accessible spay and neuter services as our highest partners, and remain ever-diligent in our fight against animal priority with a goal of at least 5,000 of our community’s cruelty. We believe by offering resources to the community animals altered by June 30th, 2013.” and encouraging responsible pet ownership – working together with our animal coalition partners in San Diego These services will be offered through three initiatives: County – we can achieve this goal and make our community and Spay/Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP), which aim to the best place to have an animal… or to be one! drastically impact the problem of pet overpopulation in our Vacation Pet Alert community. Our Spay/Neuter Clinic offers affordable and accessible When you leave for vacation, call 760.730.8850 to register your pet with the contact information of who will be caring for your pet and who is allowed to act on your behalf while you are away. This will allow the San Diego Humane Society to quickly return your pet to the person designated and will also allow for the "Extended Stay" benefit to go into effect. spay/neuter services to our community five days a week Photo: Emi Killeri Spay/Neuter Clinics, Litter Abatement Program (LAP), based on financial need. Additional clinics targeting specific animal populations most prone to overpopulation, like pit bulls and cats, are offered, as well. The Litter Abatement Program (LAP) provides the public with free spay/neuter services when relinquishing a litter of puppies or kittens from their own pet or from a stray Fast Track parent animal who has been captured. The Spay/Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP) offers Found pets with current licenses can be quickly reunited with their owner or rushed to a nearby veterinarian if severely injured. affordable spay/neuter services for stray animals brought to the San Diego Humane Society and reclaimed by their owners. Reclaim fees are waived for any such owner who allows us to spay/neuter their animal upon reclaim. 4 www.sdhumane.org AnimalFare • Spring 2013 AnimalFare • Spring 2013 www.sdhumane.org 5 Photo: Jenna Dawsey Photo: Emi Killeri Photo: Jenna Dawsey s My Furry Valentine s Dare-to BULL-ieve s Expanding our Reach This year the My Furry Valentine campaign will In honor of Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month and Pit Bull In our efforts to help people and animals all over San Diego County, we Awareness month, our October Dare to BULL-ieve campaign embrace the entire month of February, giving everyone are excited to announce the opening of our new adoption center inside the showcased the pit bulls in our care and what loving the chance to find love and companionship. The month Petco in El Cajon. This unique partnership with Petco and East County companions they can be when given the right environment. will be filled with a special adoption incentive and online Animal Rescue will allow us to find homes for more animals, be more The campaign also reinforced responsible ownership through photo contest. Also, Jessie Lozano of Star 94.1 and his accessible to the East County community, and share our programs and free spay/neuter and microchip opportunities, enhanced daughter, Savannah, will be hosting Savannah’s Bake services with more animal lovers. Stop by and check out our new location Sale, the largest fundraising bake sale to ever stir up in workshops, and highlighted successful adoptions in our San Diego! Visit our website for all the details of our fun community. This campaign not only helped to double pit bull February events. pet adoptions through community a deserted parking garage. The dog, financial support, are special friends of the animals in our care named Marissa, had severe trauma to and the people we serve. New donor walls have been installed at her neck and rear leg. Fortunately, a both our Central and North Campuses, recognizing the names Good Samaritan found this fragile life of these prestigious supporters. Participation in the Companion and quickly took action. Marissa was immediately brought give $350 or more in the fiscal year, while also helping provide to the San Diego Humane Society, essential programs and services to enrich animal and human where skilled veterinarians went right to work helping her recover from lives in our community. Companion Circle Receptions were held the serious injuries. After weeks of specialized medical care, Marissa regained with a chain of the names of animals and the people who love them, to serve as a reminder of our dedication to the animals of our community. Winter Wonderland offered something fun for everyone… shopping, photos with Santa, adoptions, real snow, and a tree lighting ceremony hosted by NBC 7 Weather Reporter, Dagmar Midcap and our president, Gary Weitzman. her strength and mobility…and slowly found the courage to trust again. Today, Marissa is fully healed and was adopted into a loving home with a and hearing a special presentation by our president, Dr. Gary Weitzman. There are new family that adores her. It is the support of friends like you that allow us currently more than 1,800 donors represented in the program. For additional information the opportunity to give this precious girl the extra level of care she needs to contact Steve Reitman, Senior Director of Development at 619-243-3469. heal, and the beginning of a new and trusting life she deserves. AnimalFare • Spring 2013 homes! A holiday tree was decorated Pinscher had been badly beaten and individuals and businesses who, through their generous donors enjoyed touring the facilities, which included the Paws to Success Kitten Nursery, adoption goal with 104 animals finding a call that a 4-year old Miniature abandoned—left alone in a crate in to celebrate the generosity of many San Diego Humane Society supporters. More than 200 partnerships. Together, we reached our Enforcement department received called the Companion Circle, which recognizes compassionate Circle provides exciting benefits to donors who cumulatively Photos: Jenna Dawsey our Central Campus to promote Photo: Jenna Dawsey s Inaugural Companion Circle Celebrates Donors A new donor recognition program has been inaugurated, www.sdhumane.org together animal welfare groups to Last September, our Humane Law it also addressed a very important topic in our community. 6 today! Marissa’s New Start adoptions from last year (with more than 30 for the month), Our first ever Winter Wonderland Adoption and Holiday Festival brought s the human-animal bond with training and educational s Adopt the Holiday Spirit AnimalFare • Spring 2013 www.sdhumane.org 7 P E T S I N T H E SP TLIGHT Fay American Pit Bull Terrier Mix Age: 5 years / Sex: Female Adoption Fee: $75 Identification #: 102171 Location: Central Campus – Gaines Street Claude Domestic Short Hair Age: 8 years / Sex: Male Adoption Fee: $25 Identification #:91371 Location: North Campus – Airport Road Photo: Mark Patterson Photo: Emi Killeri Photo: Jacqueline Noble The following pets are looking for new homes at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA! Sunshine Dwarf English Spot Mix Age: 1 year / Sex: Male Adoption Fee: $25 Identification #: 91362 Location: North Campus - Airport Road Fay is a social, silly sweetheart who loves Claude will make for a purr-fect pet, Sunshine is a shy guy, but as he warms getting attention from everyone. She’s because his age makes him more mature. up you will have a loving lap buddy! easily excited by new people and loves to He’s described as composed, soft and He’s been working with our youth show off her wags and wiggles. Although independent. Claude is a lazy boy who campers and has learned how to jump she gets a kick out of socializing and would prefer a nice, quiet home where he through a hoop, step up on a box, and making new friends, she’s a mellow, easy- could sleep and lounge for most of the day. go through a tunnel – that’s one smart going companion – it doesn’t take much to bunny! He will appreciate being the please her! Fay will be happiest spending only bunny in the home and likes lots of time with her new family on the couch or room to jump and play. lazing in the backyard. S an D iego H u mane Food/Treats: • Canned chicken • Cheez Whiz • Cat and Dog Treats (Bonito flake cat treats; Dog biscuits; Natural Balance rolls; Soft- type dog and cat treats) • Dry dog/puppy, cat/kitten food • Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (powdered) • Meat-flavored baby food • KMR Kitten Milk Replacer (powdered) • Rat blocks • Timothy hay Animal Toys/Enrichment: • Cat/kitten toys • Cat/kitten scratchers (new) • Plush dog toys • Food dispensing toys* • Dog Chew Toys (Nylabones; Pig ears; Rawhide chew toys; Bully sticks) • Chinchilla exercise wheel Misc. Animal Supplies: •Blankets/Towels • Carefresh small pet litter • Cat litter • Cat trees (new) • Digital animal thermometers Office Supplies: We can always use a variety of standard office supplies beyond what is listed here • Avery labels • Binder clips • Binder rings • Calculators (handheld) • Card stock • Double-sided mounting squares SPCA w i s h • Dry Erase Markers • Electric stapler •Envelopes •Highlighters • Hanging files • Ink cartridges • Laminating sheets • New file folders • Note pads • Paper clips • Phone message tablets • Post-It Notes • Postage stamps • Rewritable CDs •Scissors • Sharpie pens • Stackable file divider •Staplers • White out tape • Writing pens l i s t • Laundry Soap (liquid, unopened) • Lint rollers • Paper towels • Plastic wrap • Small bumper trailer to carry flood/water/rescue gear* • Swiffer dusters • Trash bags • Vehicle temperature gauges* • Wet/dry vacuum (small canister, heavy-duty style) • White boards Gift Certificates/Cards to: • Grocery stores; IKEA; local gas stations, restaurants, movie theaters and book stores; Michael’s; office supply stores; Petco/PetSmart; Target Please Note: Misc. Supplies: • Art supplies •Batteries* •Bleach • Compressed air cans • Dawn dish soap •Defibrillator* • Disinfectant wipes • ID Printer with software* Thank You to Our Media Friends – All food/treats must be in its original, unopened packaging – Please no pillows or used plastic litter boxes – Please call regarding the donation of medical items or medications. *please call 619-299-7012 ext. 2276 for more details Tune in to learn about the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook! The following media outlets provide coverage on animals available for adoption, behavior training advice and other information at no cost. For questions or comments on any of our media outreach efforts, contact pr@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3437. The Coast News KUSI-TV Channel 9/51 Scooble.com Pet of the Week (Every other Friday) Pet of the Week segment (Saturdays Featured Pet (Monthly) East County Gazette at 8:20 a.m.) SDGLN.com KFMB-TV Channel 8 Pet Friends (Fridays at 6:50 a.m.) KNSD-TV Channel 7/39 Second Chance Animal for Adoption (Monthly) KOCT Oceanside Update Humane Education and Featured Pet (Monthly) KPBS Radio The Animal House (Saturdays, 5-6 a.m. & Sundays, 7-8 p.m.) www.sdhumane.org and • Disposable feeding trays • Dog houses* • Dog shirts and sweaters • Grooming supplies* • Groomers Best brand pet tub (new)* • Heating pads • Housetraining pads • Leashes, harnesses, collars (new)* • Overhead trolley/pulley system for dogs* • Pet beds • Pet bowls • Pet bowls (no-spill type) • Plastic children’s pools • Snuggle Heating Discs • Shower pan liner • Ziploc bags Pet of the Week (Every Thursday) 8 S ociet y AnimalFare • Spring 2013 AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Magic 92.5 FM Jagger and Kristi’s Kritters segment (First and second Mondays, 8:30 a.m.) MainStreet Media San Diego Pet of the Week (Every Thursday in La Jolla Light, Del Mar Times, Carmel Featured Pet (Daily) SDLocals.com Pet of the Week (Weekly) TheSocialDiary.com Featured Pet (Weekly) Valley News, Solana Beach Sun and U-T San Diego Rancho Santa Fe Review) Pet of the Week (Saturdays) Oceanside Magazine Adopt a Pet section (Quarterly) Humane Education (Twice annually) Penny Saver UT-TV Channel 114 Pet of the Week (Fridays at 7:20 a.m.) Pet of the Week (Every Tuesday) www.sdhumane.org 9 HOMELESS cover story But Not animals are anything but broken—they are miraculous no problems and we’re having so much fun with our new stories of hope and second chances waiting to happen. friend :)” At the San Diego Humane Society, we receive countless abandoned in a card board and relief, even surprise, over the health and happiness of box in a parking lot. He was their newest family member. We receive numerous letters cared for through our foster like these below. Take a look at this selection of successes care program until he was old from some recent adoptions, which demonstrate homeless enough to be adopted. animals are amazing, resilient companions. “We love Teddy! We have misty Misty was found in he was in good shape health-wise on Tuesday. Thank you months old and brought to the all so much for taking such good care of Teddy while he was San Diego Humane Society. there, and for bringing Teddy into our lives.” “Misty has been such a beautiful addition to us, and could have not chosen a better kitten, thanks to you. Misty stops purring. He has such a beautiful personality and he is so affectionate, offering us so much love and happiness. Thank you so much for our beautiful Misty.” Shadow adopted Riley from the SDHS and it was the absolute best decision we ever made! She previous home. cuddle more than Riley! Riley has definitely become more than just a pet...she is a member of the family! I want with our decision to adopt to thank the SDHS for taking such good care of all the Shadow. We enjoy every animals at the shelter and for making the adoption process minute with him and he so positive. I still can’t believe how lucky we got and I can’t enriches each one of our lives. imagine life without Riley!” Adoptions and second chances are what supporters like he scene is unfortunately all too common: a frail, trembling animal cowers in the far corner of a jaillike cage as melancholy music plays in the background. Two sad eyes plead from the TV screen, “Save me…” “…I am broken and need fixing.” and affection to everybody, disservice to the countless animals who find their way to every single child or adult. He has nothing but love in his our campuses for a variety of reasons that are in no way heart. He’s very healthy and we are very happy with our the fault of the animal. Human allergies, pets offered as decision to adopt him!” It’s portrayals like this that cast a bleak shadow over prove what amazing companions they can be to prospective unwanted gifts, marriage, divorce, moving, or the passing He is one of a litter of common circumstances that can leave a wonderful pet homeless. As a result, these healthy and happy animals must often combat preconceived notions regarding their deserve a new beginning. So, while depictions of wounded, broken shelter animals large population of healthy and happy animals available for adoption in animal shelters like the San Diego Humane kittens that was found in a Society. But all shelter animals do have one thing in canyon. common…they all fell into life’s unforeseen circumstances “Chev is a wonderful mental and physical health before being given the chance to you enable for so many animals—amazing animals that may tug at our heartstrings, they fail to represent the Chev of the owner – these are just some of the unfortunate but AnimalFare • Spring 2013 pets. “My husband and I silly personality! I have never met a dog who loves to He shows nothing but love in an animal becoming homeless, the vast majority of these somewhere that didn’t accept our lives with her sweet and animals as a whole. Generalizations of this kind do a grave reinforce ideas of a brokenness that’s inherent to all shelter Riley was relinquished when her owner moved to us due to an allergy in his “We could not be happier adopters. While various circumstances may have resulted Riley has brought so much joy to Shadow was relinquished shelters, serving to perpetuate unfair stereotypes and had no problems with him whatsoever ...he is doing really well and our vet proclaimed someone’s yard at just 4 is a beautiful bundle of fur who loves to explore and never www.sdhumane.org old when he was found not, they express sentiments of greatly exceeded expectations Miraculous Stories of Hope and Second Chances 10 Teddy was just 3 weeks about their newly-adopted companions. Far more often than BROKEN T Teddy emails and phone calls from adopters, eager to share updates kitten! He loves to play, sleep, through no fault of their own, and they all need the unconditional love of a family. and cuddle. He’s very smart and picked up on the litter box and food right away. Literally AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Have an animal success story? We’d love to hear from you! E-mail your story to jdawsey@sdhumane.org. www.sdhumane.org 11 A Foundation of Compassionate and Caring Support Chuck and Pilar Bahde give $250,000 to launch spay/neuter programs and more community builders per se, but their leadership role supporting animal welfare and the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA for the past 20 years would certainly suggest otherwise. Jason Axsom Rosaria Lopez Kathy Parrish Sherry Reasbeck Roberta Tugenberg John Bailey Barbara A. Bailey With their lead gift to support the construction of the new Lloyd & Marion Baker Carole & Jim Robb San Diego County Department of Animal Services building, Chuck and Pilar played a significant role in making the San Jaime Balentine-Warren Lucinda Keller Eli & Susie Meltzer Diego Campus for Animal Care possible, including the San Diego Humane Society’s Central Campus facility. Moreover, Dici Bernet Gary & Jackie Price their support for more than two decades has enabled our organization to expand the scope of its programs and services, benefitting even more animals and people in our community. As the San Diego Humane Society works toward its goal of Chuck and Pilar Bahde with their dog, Sparki. “Getting to Zero” and ending the euthanasia of every treatable animals from overcrowded shelters to the San Diego Humane animal in San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition shelters by Society, where they will receive the medical and behavioral 2015, Chuck and Pilar are, once again, at the forefront of care needed to be ready for adoption. this important community initiative. Their most recent The gift has also provided vital funding to launch the gift of $250,000 was given to help launch our needs-based San Diego Humane Society’s spay/neuter clinics that service community spay/neuter programs, and will also support the strategic animal populations, such as feral cats and pit Companion Animal Transport program that rescues animals bulls. These targeted efforts are fundamental in helping from overcrowded shelters and brings them to the San Diego our organization accomplish its goal of “Getting to Zero” by Humane Society for adoption. reducing the amount of unwanted litters in San Diego County. The Companion Animal Transport program is designed to We are so appreciative for the long-standing support and assist other shelters in saving the lives of treatable animals friendship of Chuck and Pilar Bahde, whose unwavering in their care when they do not have the resources to do so compassion, generosity and kindness continues to have such themselves. Thanks to the generosity of Chuck and Pilar, over a positive impact on thousands of animals and people in our the next two years this program will transport more than 400 community. Complimentary Estate Planning Seminars for Pet Owners Topics of discussion include: •Introduction to wills and trusts •Planning for your pets to be taken care of after you are gone •How your advanced planning can provide for the Humane Society to help other animals Friday, March 15, 2013 1-2:30 • 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 Join guest speakers, Arthur Brown, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law and Michael Gonzalez, California licensed private fiduciary. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 1-2:30 • 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 (in Loomis Auditorium) Join guest speaker, Robert Pizzuto, Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Please RSVP to one of these events one week prior to the event to Nicole Angelucci, at (619) 243-3443 or nangelucci@sdhumane.org 12 www.sdhumane.org Penny Adams Patricia Berkebile Susan Cook Teresita (Terry) Anderson Christine & Jim Cunning Photo: Kelli Herwehe C huck and Pilar Bahde wouldn’t consider themselves In Memory of People AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Shahla Bestall Dr. Alan & Simin Bestall Helen Bewley Janet Nottley Anna Bingham Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cord Josh Bird Timothy & Christina Bird Jo D’Archangelis Dale & Joanne Carlson Norman & Helen Stockwell Sandra Lorenz Susan Walls & Denise Steinberger Lorene Day Tom & Cindy Slagle Jeff Michael Mahtesian Joan P. Attardo Walter L. Green Deborah Mahtesian Earl Rush Irene De Luca Maureen King Tony Deutsch Mr. & Mrs. H. Peter Rodman Emma Georgia Lippincott Ray L. Escarzaga, Sr. The Symons Family Bing & Bob Gadow Ara & Sandra Hovanesian Adrienne Gibson Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Gibson Thelma Gogan Barbara Perkins Erin Gunnarson Linda Gunnarson Hatt & Jeanne Hattersley Julian Hattersley II Wm. R. Hennis Mrs. W.R. Hennis Helena Hoffmann Carol Herr Steve Boyett Mary Uelese Mrs. Cherie Lynn Hopkins Cynthia Buffington-Walsh Gail Clark Forward Slope, Inc. Danielle Restaino Rozella Bryant Phillip Gleason Marilyn Howard Hayes Sharon & Wayne Hanson Patricia Bush Richard Bush John Hurley Jean Schulenberg Glen Butler The Charter 100 Amay Ireland Gene & Pam Geiger Clayton Campbell Karen Campbell Sylvia Janard-Andersen Aprell Bigler Carol Cargile Sandy Liflander Jerry Marian & Al Tepper Karen Leigh Carpenter Microsoft Alan Jewett Mr. & Mrs. Harvey R. Jewett Robert & Christa Stahl Eric Ray Bowling Lou Bowling Jack Carter Arthur Sweeney & Jerrell Bates Sharlynn & Andrew Circo Marrokal Design & Remodeling Aaron Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnson Lillian K. Johnston Ronald V. Johnston James W. Conte Dorothy R. Conte Ernest Keeny Sandra Neal David Copley Shari, Steve & “Bertie” Griffin Roland H. Klotz Mr. & Mrs. B. Clayton David C. Copley Michael & Liz Copley & Family Ermenegildo Zegna Group Kelly Riseley Shelly Stuart Diane Koonjy Elizabeth Ladd Heacock Timothy McTaggart Charles J. Cox Sharon Cox Marty Landers Anne D. Wister Evelyn Cunningham Sandy Barstow Arthur Sweeney & Jerrell Bates Dad Gary Niehaus AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Spencer Laird The Laird Family Tracy Larson Patricia Larson Joey Lewis Scott & Lori Bonesteel Larry Malson Pamela Sanderson Marcy CAPT Roseanne Sobkow, USN Ret Gifts of Love Gifts of Love Tribute and memorial donations are a special way to remember and honor loved ones and pets. A card will be sent to whomever you ask us to notify. The following memorial and tribute gifts were received between October 16, and Mrs. Jean McGee Mrs. Trinh Le December 15, 2012. To make a Gift of Love or Jan Molina Irene Xavier or email devast@sdhumane.org. Mom & Dad Ana Maria Carl Sandra Morales Price Family Charitable Fund Pearl & Grandma Reta Knight & Patti Hurltuffley Marcia Pitts Jeanne & Rex Barry Frances & George Rosich Arthur V. Polcyn Adeline Polcyn Adam Portillo Susan Kruse Beverly Portillo Susan Portillo June C. Puhl Nancy & Helene Greenspan Nisha Rana Miren Rana Leighton Read Navina Eaton Mrs. Ruth Regan Betty Splitt Carrie Roberts Joyce Clark Newman Stuart Rubin Jain Malkin Grace Sanabria Anne Brown Peter Savvas Minas Savvas Stacey Schreiber Joanne Pilgrim & Beverly Kausch Shashanka Sengupta Anuradha Sengupta Donald Seyfried Wynema Coates Doris (Pat) Sherrill Janet Wilson John Sharp Roy Castle Mrs. Virginia Skelton Kelsey Moon Sierra Stachelek Theresa Macias Lois Stancil Ruth Price for more information, call (619) 299-7012, x2276 Emma Stephens Harry Stephens Baby Lynn Howard Beatrice Stroehlein Sandra M. Stroehlein Baby Madeline Sells Diane Adele Sypher Shirley Ashton Sandy Barstow Rita Vasquez-Myers Bailey (Rena Hutak) Mindy Bruckner Daneen Tapasto Taylor Kahle Barney, Kelly & Miranda Michael Wallace Hanneh Thomas Trish & Vince Campanella Mrs. Lois VanderPloeg Kathleen & Stephen Clark Dennis R. Wahlgren Sherron Wahlgren Donald Waller Sandy Arledge Alex Williman Debra Darrigo Elizabeth Yanagitani Brian Yanagitani In Memory of Pets Abigail Lynn Sarah Hartman Ace Dennis & Judie Van Handel Alfie Jeannette McCarty All My Pets Olga Kirchner Allie Micheline Succi Alpine Elizabeth Stringer Amira, Samantha, Toonics, Nike & Zorri Val & Nancy Daigle Anastasia Ann Adams Angel Donna Nasset Apollo Sonja Honeyman Arthur Josefina Reinhardt-Hanley Bandit Donald Richards Barney (Janice Barron) Barbara & Larry Emdur Beagle Bailee Julia Fox Belle Susan C. Brooks Belle (Pam Djordjevich) Carol Jacobsen Bessie Roxanne Cahill Bigfoot Sandra Hawks Bijou (Carol Sweeney) Susan Samlin Billy (The Carter Family) Sandy Arledge Bing (Jean Radtke) Willi Sims Bismarck Ursula Rohrer Blaze (The Muñoz Family) Alana Asmussen Blue (Dan Binter) Gail Ward Blue Eyes Adriana & Julia Marine Bob & Wally (The Williams Family) Helen Sousa & James Snyder Bogey (Elaine Garfinkel) Paige Rollins Bones Catherine Falter Boochee Boo Susan M. Haskin www.sdhumane.org 13 Gifts of Love Bosco & Shelly Steve & Katherine Hon Chrissy (Linda Turley) K. Miller Boswell Brenda & Kevin Scheider Ciara (The Saunders Family) John & Judy Guldan Bubba Fred & Teresa Edwards Cinnamon & Mickie Tatyana Starr Buck Nancy Rivera Cisco (Kevin & Dawn Horst) Marilyn Stewart Buddy Lauren Giometti & Amanda Miller Coco (Paula McMahon) Betty Collier Buddy (Judi Scott) Marjorie Stewart Buffy Diana Glimm Buffy Gordon & Barbara Hale Buffy Patricia Webb Bully Susan Tate Buster & Milo Bonnie Nickel Butterscotch John & Penny Nyquist Caesar (Gail & Dan Zides) Barbara & Chuck Coffey Cagney & Lacy Elizabeth Fay Canyon Ellen Kay Taskerud Casey Mary Farrell Casper (Anne & Amy Sparks) Susan Olsen Cassie Diana Smith Chaka Ginny Hicks Charlie (Barb Olson & Tim) Cathy Buffington Cheddar (Monique Caron & Luis Jarquin) Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Mastron Sue Schugar Cherri Ruby Robertson Chester (Sara Everding) Amy Parrott & Mark Stuart In Honor of Coco & Boots Beverly Hammett Cookie (Dr. Feinswog) Sara Goldman Conrad (Jeanmarie & Gary) The Pawlowski Family CP & Yassy Robert & Claire Sulsh Crickett Catherine Waldien Cyrus Jet (Edon & Shelly Moyal) Tali, Michael & Daniel Abramson Daisy Emery & Suzane Gerhardt Danny (Beverly Martin) Pamela JJ Fair Dayz Jack Wagner Dexter (Bill Flanigan) Dana Di Ferdinando Diddums & Cleo (Ann Mascarenhas) Christine Bowers Diesel Sue A. Fleming Dog Boy (Pam & John Frost) Cathy Buffington Dolly (Stephanie Laster) Rose Ann Vogt Dolly, Teddy & Bambi Stacy Anastasio Duchess (FG & Ellen Asmussen) Alana Asmussen Edmund (Gabriele Benis) Melanie Gallagher Elvira Barbara Bradley In Memory Of Emily (Anne Silva) Janet Stagnaro Iris Ariel Scott & Sheri Painter Marley Deborah Parks Mr. Buddy Tim Hampton Ralph John & Diana Workman Fisher (Tracy Buchanan) Kelsey Moon Jack Leann Aldridge Marley (The Silva Family) RT Cuniff & Robin Riggs Mr. Snickers (Sali Coleman) Kelsey Moon Remy (Caron Levine) Sandy Arledge Flopsy (Jeff Kronen & George Alvarez) Fred & Karen Maxwell Jax (The Rider Family) Debra Rider Mason (Kim Parke) Cathy Buffington Riley (The Bruno Family) The Akers Jenny Helen Gibb Maxie David Boyd Muffy (The Benes Family) Terry Benes Pamela JJ Fair Jessie Roland & Suzanne Rodman Maxie (Richard Geiler & Douglas) Margie Flickinger Fluffy (Deb & Steve Hopper) Jayne Rowe Fluffy, Muffy, Tuffy & Sam Barbara Castro Fluffy & Roo DM Giaquinta & KM Thomson Fraiser William Scheffel Fred Jean Welser Fuss & Feathers Frank & Stella Borik Giancarlo Luella Joan Evans JJ & Jasper The Janus Family Joey Lillian Swerdlow Jordi & Rubi David & Janille Todd Julia Robert Hyman Julie (Corie Serviolo) Sandy Arledge Oreo Mr. & Mrs. James Porter Mickey (Christine Demery) The Leonard Family Oscar (The Tullie Family) Michael Robinson Mieka Gail & Charles Erricson Oso (Lydia Kowalewski & Ray Zennick) Jen Singer Ginger David Bennett Kit The Prescotts Minette Marilyn & Dante Stobbione Goliath James Freeman Kitty (Dr. Edward Damrose) Edward & Jane Damrose Guy Carol Higgins Lady Timothy & Jamee Patterson Minou (Leslie, Pascal, Mia & Alexa) Barbara & Chuck Coffey Hannah PW Garrison Layla (Sonny & MC Brady) Linda Schneider Harley (The McGuinness Family) The Smith Family Lila, Rocky & Pierre Adele Kowalski Henry Alberta Danish Honey Bear Leslie & Steve Kemp Hopkins & Rosie Tom & Judy Splitgerber Hunny LCDR & Mrs. Norman J. Campbell USN Ret Hunter Jerry Canning Ian Jessica Gwin Inky Dinky Doo Sandy Arledge In Memory Of Little Bean (Gail Eisenberg) Susan DeLacy Little Guy (Kathy Lashchuck) Patricia Kepple Louie Mr. & Mrs. John G. Delgado Lucy Claire Church Lucy Joan McAllister Lui & Spike Dennis & Connie Berglund Lulu (Shelley Anderson & Roseann De Martino) Aparna Bharati Luna Belle (Jocelyn Reyes) Tanya Reyes Maggie, Bear & Mr. Riley Carol Stundl Mariposa Barbara Bradley www.sdhumane.org Mickey Cathy Leonard Mikie Gayle Walker Maria (Steve Brown) Betty Summers 14 Nikko & Susie Anna & Jack Bartlett Kiki & Bunchie (Gregg Bowers) Christine Bowers Malcolm Mike & Karen Hoppe Boochee Boo Melody Paul & Vera Mehay Gigi Claire Neurath Magoo Two Anne Hones Frodo & Gandalf Neo (The Kruse Family) Michael Robinson Julius (Deanne Loonin & Elizabeth Renuart) Luanne Gross Lily (Lauretta & Ken) Kathleen Selvidge Nellie, Sophie & Zack Janet Price Maxwell Nancy Strzepek Gigi (Jane & Janice Pineda) Ruth Gilbert Harry Helen Donovan Morrison Murphy/Two Socks William & Charlotte Marshall Mike (Bill Patten) Lonnie Brunini Paco Antonietta O’Hearn Panchito & Kato Linda Crogan & Joyce Mills Patchy James & Rachel Ware Peaches Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Taris Miss Molly Edward Burns Pee Wee Cynthia Lingg Miss Sassy Linda Piazza Penny Shirley King & Arthur Olson Misty John Wagner Pepi Kathleen Thompson Mobley Rose Mary Cech Pepito Miguel Paco de la Bouche (James Carazola & Jorge Rodriguez) Jeff Babatsky Moby (Jenna Braverman & Jason Beecroft) Mark & Gail Braverman Mocha (Pat Wilson) Janine Blair Sonja Blair Pepper Joy Faris Persey The Tuckfield Family Mogley Rose Mary Cech Primo & Likos Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Boles Molly Elizabeth Franciscus Princess Gary & Christel Drew Molly Marguerite Roland Princess, Taco, Tinsel & Ciecie Anevay, Chayton, Kim Perez Molly (Ann & Dave Gibson) Ruth Cardenas Molly (Mr. & Mrs. Gilberg) The Barbers Molly Rose A. Shellstrom Morgan Joseph Donohue Jeanette Binder Motley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Parsell Moussee (Kay Miller) Arthur Sweeney & Jerrelll Bates Mr. Biscuits (Melissa Phillips) Roger Werbeck Buddy AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Priscilla Hedy Kleinsorge Puff William Heald Purdy Ms. Shaun Allshouse Purrly Amy Budzynski Puss Puss (Debby Hanson) Kelly Riseley Stacey Zeitlin Quigley Donald A. Starr Raffi (Audra & Tristan Heimlich) Judy Scognamillo AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Rockie Anne Riley Rocky Mark Cavender Roxy Jon & Nancy Anderson Roxy (Paul & Liz Bushard) Sandra Massery Roxy & Nick (The Howards) Ghillian Sichel Rubin (Jen Kelly) Jen & Neil Schelly Rudy (Allison Vano) Rhonda Lopresti Rusty (Dana & Chuck Adams) Priscilla Craig Sabrina Karen Kerschmann Sadie Mr. & Mrs. William Kellogg Sadie Amy Suelzle Sadie (The Kuchta Family) The Ward Family Sadie (Kenzie & Dylan McAnulty) June McAnulty Sally & Hanah John Hendricks Sasha (Joe Rivera & Family) Marjorie Stewart Sam Merlinde Sheerin Sam (Cheryl Lynn Correa) Patricia Kepple Sammie Barbara Rude Sammy Karen Seidner Samson Joyce Prince Sandy Richard & Marjorie Amptman Sassy Shirley Swanson Scotty William J. & Joan A. Gordon Shadow Donald Anderson Shadow Jaqueline Cronin Shadow Donald Scherzi Shady Elena Tortora Shelby (The Boss Family) Janice Boss Shepherd (Kaare & Digna) Stephanie & Shane Sherekhan & Jake (Tony LaMotte) Grace Furman In Memory Of In Memory Of Dexter Dolly Shilo Mr. & Mrs. James Pasek Shiro Roland Schmidt Simba Mary Tibiatowski Simba (Sharon Taylor) Michael Kick Sister & Mister (Dell Grace Schroeder) Merrill Cote Tonka Reginald & Linda Frank Dr. Roger Beckman Tim Hampton Tootsie Romeo John Bellew Rosemary Billips Jeanne Dahlstet Toshia Robert & Eleanora Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Dave Boss The Associates Trixie The Urioste Family Dr. Jason Brown Kurt Stormberg, DDS, MS Speedy Susan Davis Trixie (Barbara Baer) Marian & Allen Baer Sue Brown’s birthday Lisa Cruz Stanley I Marlone Paas Trixie (Trudy Keel) Nancy Brownlee Nancy Brownlee’s birthday Gretchen Neville Storm Judy Kubischta Truffles (Mr. & Mrs. Ken Cecil) Eleanor Winokur Mark & Meredith Bryant Gino Grippo Steve & Lisa Wojo Tucker (The Rohr Family) Ann Rossell The Silverman Family Mr. Mike Butts Mrs. Elizabeth Butts Snooky Raylene Midose Snooky & Nikki Paul & Fran Roth Sophie (Charlotte & Dave Kingston) Kris & John McGovern Stray Dog Rosalinda Guerrero Susie (Deanne & Lenny Bloom) Diane & Chuck Goldberg Sydney (Enid & Don Larsen) Readean Ellis Talisman Sherron Wahlgren Tammy (Mr. & Mrs. Lehman Kennel) Greg & Cheri Miller Taurus & Thor-Bert Velma Whittingham Teddie (Lisa Laby) Walli Gast & Pat Middleton Teddy (Barbara Antonopulos) Mindy Barlow Theo (Debbie Jester Hakes) Billie Hakes Theo (Jonathon Lauren) Charles Kilgore Thompson Joe Estrada Tig (Jan Heying) Nancy Brownlee Tigger Patricia Morton Tuffy Cheryl Tipton Tumble (The Bailow Family) Lauren Goldstein Philip Disque & Christina Aushana Sandra Allen All of the Van Keuren pets The Van Keuren Family Dona Dorothy Hill Vienna (Terri & Richard Kelly) Billie Hakes Nicki English Robert Hyman Winston Shelly Sulit Whitney Fies’ birthday Marissa Caldwell Winston (Sophia & Bella) Megan Sinclair Kathleen Flowers Gayle Walker Yummie Girl & Baby Bear Carol Falzarano Donna Geiler Gertrud Beach Zack, Kali, Hannah & Rocky Karen Kahrhoff Shelley Gillis’ birthday Rebecca Blenz Zeus (Ruth McKercher, PhD) Mark R. Katz, MD & Naomi J. Kartin Letha Grassman’s birthday Eleanor Dice Zoe (The Walker Family) David Storm Zoey (Kelly Bethea) Cindy Adams Tiger & Snoopy Irene Higinio & Elvia Salazar In Honor of People Timber (Cheryl Reiff) Pamela Hayhurst TomCat (Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Tristano) Robin & RT Riggs Mr. & Mrs. Jason Cutler Nancy Green Ursula Margaret Seeley Tigger & Friday Carol Pennant-Jones Tillie (Candace & Family) Mick Kris Clarkin Robert Hyman Janet Adamian’s birthday Management Team Mitch Allcorn Joe Peruuca Mr. & Mrs. Hal Aronson Robert & Sharron Francis Danielle Astilla Grashielah Sales Mr. & Mrs. Michael Green Nancy Green Rose Hosea Glenwood & Dorothea Burgess Aaron Howe & Janice Morton Roger Howe & Jeanie Coleman Maverick Huggett Victoria Huggett Bob & Kim Huntoon Helen Darby Phyllis Jacus Christine La Pierre Sylvia Jangard-Andersen Aprell Bigler www.sdhumane.org 15 Gifts of Love Jessie Kenneth & Nadene Parsell Mom & Dad & all pets Susan Pierce Clinton Jones’ birthday Eleanor Winokur Becky & Phil Morgavo Beverly & Wes Babich Elianna Joshi’s birthday Anonymous Alicia Maria Butters LL Flounders Molly Keegan Sharron McAvin Richard Nagel Alison & Mason Walton Matt & Whitney Moser Daniel & Judy Rose & Joe Hardeman Lauren O’Connor Rita Kafala’s birthday Cynthia J. Henkel Corinne Kelley & Andrew Laidler James Vouros Nana Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cisneros Carol Neer Julie Neer & Fred Martin Rob & Cathy Odijk Rex & Carroll Jones Noah Patterson Carolyn Patterson Brett Kelly Cindy Kelly Dr. Bruce Persky Helen Allison Beth King King Family Trust W. Blaine Phillips, MD Dr. & Mrs. Aaron & Esme Steinberg Sarah, Kevin & Katherine Kruer Mary Kruer Sean & Coreen Lalley Linda Lalley Dan Le Ray Leadley Thomas Wathen Jayne Lesley Robert Hyman William & Marjorie Letsch Erin Letsch Brett Kelly Cindy Kelly Ji Soo Kim Sylvia Yoon G. Knipping Debby Laborte Wayne Leisch’s retirement California American Water The Luneau Family Sharon Worth & Family Kris Mallory Mike Hadjiaghai Sheri Mayer Danna Mayer Mark, Meredith, Lulu & Olive Teresa, David, Noki & Haku The Melton Family Laura Wessells In Memory Of Erica Phung Marie Lewis Brooke Polansky’s birthday Leah Baylon Rebecca Chase Tamara Hurley Sofie Portman’s birthday Mr. & Mrs. Carl Maggio Matt Potter Diann & Douglas Potter William Quinter Jason Quinter Cheryl & Terry Robbins Lynn & Bob Harris Wendy Roberts & Family Jeanne Cook & Linda Roberts Rose Canyon Animal Hospital doctors & staff The Higgins Family San Diego Humane Society staff Joyce Dunn-Moore Robert I. Shelley Lorraine Shelley Chloe Sarah Piccone Madison (Carla Bock) Byron Frohn Strawberry Nancy Pack Nancy Shevik Fay Fintel Cleo Benjamin Mandaro Maggie John & Barbara Ann Anderson Sven Edward N. Bane SIL Jared Ostertag Cocoa & Godiva Brenda & Dave Rickey Fdtn. Mario & Sammy Carol Pennant-Jones Swan Alberto Ruiz Nanci & Jack Simkin Robert G. Berg, Jr. Marmalade Arthur S. Daley, Jr. Tank Valle Zoee Miller Joan Slote Robin Pelletier Cody & Temptie Renee Thomas Daisy Nancy Brass Teddi & Bear Cecilia Gutierrez Barbara E. Smith Christopher Smith Fairley DeNike Zoee Miller Max WE Bennett MD & Lauralee Bennett Kelly Spicher’s birthday Barbara Jones Freckles Mr. & Mrs. Larry Mauzy Valerie Stallings Robert Hyman Freddy Jeannette McCarty Raymond Tewes Nancy Green Frodo & Gandalf Rebecca Blenz Mamie Tindall N. Jean McHenry Durant Halo & Shyley Joseph & Rebecca Arlauskas Ray Vendetti Faye Williamson Harry Dianna Pearsall Tony Wang Andrea Wang Horton & Buddy Jon A. Bemis Dave West’s birthday Sentre Partners Cathi Soule Horton & Buddy Barbara Ann Gavin Kim Wheeler Vera Cannon In Honor of Pets Angel (Barbara Davis) Eleanor Burton Shirley Phillips Emalee Whitlock Applehead Mimma Fonti Archie Barbara Catherine Cord & Michael Akers Bailey Nelson Zoee Miller Baylee Glen Zoee Miller Bella & Emme Miller Zoee Miller Dr. Carol Schmitt Karen Schmitt Boo, Rascal & Lucky Eugene & Barbara Kadin Robbie Schulte Robert Hyman Boomer Ethan & Jessica Idenmill Dr. Terry Scott & Shirlee Gibbs Dr. Andrea Liston Brandy Brenda Dahle In Memory Of In Memory Of Jake Joe & Betsy Loureiro Jilly (Bill & Linda Sylvester) Barbara Avery JJ Jon & Nancy Anderson Josie Henderson Zoee Miller Judd Joseph & Karen Eukovich Lil Red & PJ Michelle Schumaker Lil Leo Betty Deckman Lilly Love Maria Mangiardi Loki (Adam & Amanda Allen) CAPT & Mrs. Robert K. Zentmyer MSC USN Ret Lucky Lois J. Cox Max & Fiona Michael & Rowella Zina Mia & Murphy Nancy Richards Tonya CDR Stanley De Long USN Ret & Mrs. Joan De Long Missy Joseph P. Sciacca Zowee & Teddy Debra L. Law Missy & Sami Mr. & Mrs. William Grisson Vet Memorials Mogie Dorothy Christie Marques Alpine Veterinary Clinic Dr. John D. Hackett Arnold (Dennis Comeau) Chester (Jeanette Wickline) Claddagh (Tom & Robin Christian) Dusty (Brian Hart) Frankie (Tom Wares & Family) Molly Ellen Conner Dean Mully & ChaCha Sally Stanko Munchie Jason & Stacey Rabbino Murphy & Lola Rafael & Nancy Gaona Neelah Sherron Wahlgren Opal Henderson Zoee Miller Peaches Anonymous Pearl Joyce & Red Moore Pets Joseph Ledesma PJ Jean Sullivan Rambo Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Larson Lulu Carolyn Young Luna Dianne Lovell Rocky & Kabaal Mark Cavender Luther & Madison Stephen & Karen Williams Roxy Joseph & Marjorie Veale Sam, Paco & Princessa Antonietta O’Hearn Shadow Edward Kusnierz & Robin Weaver Shawmi Jennie Chang Sonny Kelley Kirby Sport Sara Azua-Kazemi Maxwell 16 www.sdhumane.org Percy Rusty Tiger & Studley Robert & Johanna Bosch Mimi Ilse Kuhlow Rinaldo (Chip, Ilda, Madison & Mackenzie Wood) Barbara Avery & Linda Sandusky In Memory Of Thelma, Louise & Swan Nancy L. Rose Indy-Blue (Vickie & John Burich) Inka (The Magnus Family) Jonesy (The Toth Family) June (Tim & Mona Petersen) Marcus (Bryon Perry & Family) Marge (Toni Mitman & Family) Merlin (The Evans Family) Molly (Eleanor Denton) Photo (Brian Battles & Cathey Byrd) Rhyssa (Ginger Butler) Rusty (Sandra Hendrickson) Samson (Michelle & Jeremy Ruark) Shadow (George Steinitz) Tracey Bug (Crystal Newman) Turbo (Mike Tilley) Companion Petcare Professionals Dr. Nancy Bushnell Amber (Carmen Buckholtz) Cosette (Mary Beth & Sean Crowley) Daisy (Sarah Alspaugh) Emmie (Christine Krissoff) Gizelle (Leslie Anderson) Maddy (The Ferris Family) Nicki (Mary Jean Nelson) Princess (Jeanne Fuller) Ty (Linda Hendel & Steve Kuehl) Kensington Veterinary Hospital Dr. Michelle Mason Dr. Patricia Ungar Duchess (Zeamora & Edgar Martinez) Sabrina AnimalFare • Spring 2013 AnimalFare • Spring 2013 Foxy (Gary & Carol McElroy) Jake (Linda Cianciolo) Joey (Dena Feinman) Kage (Craig Kuhlman) Max (Patty Renfro) Momma Cat (Don & Mindy Nimon) Mytus (Melissa Nickell) Pud (Marie & Kevin Wiggins) Sadie (Sarah Stanton & Family) Zach (Dan Swank & Cynthia Boyd) Rose Canyon Animal Hospital Dr. Bjorn Barré Dr. Anthony Michael Bailey (Yvonne Body & Joanna Clark) Beau (Megan Ward) Beaujolais (The White Family) Bella (The Wagner Family) Bennie (The Boyle Family) Bleu (Bonnie Ward) Boomer (The Sutphen Family) Champ (The Pareja Family) Chelsea (Lori Megliola) Chelsea (Mary Carnes) Chewie (Laura Poveromo) Cleopatra (Anita Quillman) Daisy Daisy (Susan Califa) Dexter (Zita Davis) Diego (Janet Franks) Doogie (The Hrubovcak Family) Freddey (The Woods Family) Gee (Summer Jones) Griffey (The Robertson Family) Jack (Louise Percy) Jake (The Schmutle Family) Jeremiah (Emma Zink) Kodi (Stuart Hall) Kodi (Tina Van Vechten) Lola (The DaSilva Family) Luna (Carol Lilly) Maggie (The Freistoffer Family) Malcolm (LaDawna Denn) Marley (The Wheaton Family) Mittens (The Brackeen Family) Mitus (The Daly Family) Moby (Ruthann Duncan) Mouse (The Paull Family) Naly (Julie Nelson) Niki (Charles Brazell) Norton (Lucy Asyan) Osa (Alicia O’Malley) Oso (Lydia Kowalewski) Parker (Rhonda Whorrall) Pickles (The Cheng Family) Reba (Mike Thomas) Reef (Michelle Murphy) Roscoe (David Kantor) Roxy (Joyce Langenbacher) Sandi (Michelle Fulks) Scooter (Carol Mullan & Jim Bigger) Sherman (The Schloeder Family) Simon (Julia Griess) Sky (The Gloyna Family) Sox (The Beesley Family) Tennyson (The Sickmann Family) Tess (Pam Colquitt) Tommy (The Coulson Family) Violet (The Ingle Family) Veterinary Specialty Hospital Alex (Greg & Tami Chaffee) Angel (William & Diane Bischel) Angie (David Fisher) Annabel (Linda Diehl) Aqualita (Rosa Huesca) Ashley (Gabrielle & Glenn Oratz) Ashton (Veronica Csiza) BabyKat (Merritt Schoch) Badger (Mary & Regan Jones) Bailey (Carol Shrigley) Bailey (Kathryn & Alan Peterson) Bailey (Randy Rosman & Scott Lehrer) Ben (S. Cote & S. Leaper) Bentley (Rudy Leiker) Binky (Paula & Richard Abney) Bob (Sylvia Evans) Bonnie (Kathy Wood) Bruno (Betty Steeg) Brutus (Hans & April Warren) Bugsy (Monika Stimpert) Buster (Stuart & Anne Marshall) Carley (Lyn Nelson) Cassie (Susan & Doyle Hanan) Clayton (Alfred Miller) Clue (Robin & Donald Snyder) Cooper (Rafael & Liza Balana) Crash (Eric Mann) Cry Baby (David Fracalosy) Daisy (Merrie Lamb) Drywall (Barry Cahill) Duchess (Shari & Chris Osuch) Dusty (Curtis Lewis) Emma (Martha Jagger) Emma (Nina Rohling) Faith (Lynn-Monica Bodenhamer) Filip (Christian Przygoda) Fisher (Michael Mogge) Gabriel (Gabi) (Galina Sweeney) Georgie (Larry & Tina Alston) Gracie (Robert Blazer) Harrison (Audra & Todd Johnson) Heidi (Christian Cali) Hitch (Heather & Michael Martin) Honey (Jerry Ailshire) Juneau (Beth & Jim Walters) Kacey (Kristin Elo) Kamui (Moo-Moo) (Maureen & Lila Doerner) Kitty Kat (Diane Kellogg) Laifu (Julia Chiang) Linus (Dianne Lincoln) Loki (Carin & Robert Lindgren) Lucy (Jane & Brian Findley) Lucy (Jeffrey Dilallo & Patrick Cannon) Luke (Jodi & Mike Vleck) Mackiy (Antony Trupans & Alexi Siglan) Maggie (Amy & Tim Bennett) Magic (Laryna & John Rodriguez) Max (Allison & James Williams) Max (Carla Rehm) Mia (Carol & John Carney) Milo (Jeff White) Mimi (Lisa & Cinny Wong) Mollie (Chris Haynes) Molly (Judi & Stephen Chapin) Molly (Kris & Jim Moore) Molly (Linda Bright) Morpheus (Carie & Chris Keller) Nickie (Sylvie O’Connell) Okalani (Vincent Villalvazo) Oscar (Bruce Brown) Oscar (Ted Schroeder) Ozzie (Gloria Pasqual) Painter (Chris Crowley) Pearl (Patti & Mike Tuffley) Penny (Shirley King & Arthur Olson) Pepe (Gorgina Toledo) Porky (Annette Schultz) Punky (Jurgen & Leanne Matthesius) Rally (Rodney Angelito) Riley (Bettina & Patrick Singler) Rocky (Patricia Yglesias) Romeo (Bonnie & Ossie Saichek) Rory (Jo Ann Sweet) Rose (Tony & Barbara Anzalone) Rosie (Susan Elden) Rosie (Susan Kirkland) Roux (Kathleen Collins) Ruger (Irma Thornbloom) Rumba (Alana Albertson) Sami (Robert & Nancy Mara) Sandy (Alvic & Joy Paje) Sassy (Byron & Angela Wright) Squeaker (Michael Butt) Starvin Marvin (R. Hernandez & T. Miller) Steffy (Bobbie Jason Lee) Stew (Joshua King & Denise Hoover) Suky (Dawn Grebner) Sydney (Jocelyn & Robert George) Tahoe (Christine & Julian Zuniga) Taylor (L. Michaels & T. Elkeles) Tigger (Ken Smith) Tommy (Amber Hartly) Tonka (Lisa Apolinski) Tonka (Zoraida Baltazar) Tristan (Kelly Saltern) Trooper (Carol Funk) Trouble (R. Martin & C. Hein) Yoda (Nadir Buyuktimkin) Yogi (Nichole & Doug Cox) Zena (Ami Israel) Zeus (Sam Hakimian) Ziggy (Denise Nanos) Zoe (Cal Chang) Zoe (Michael & Lisa O’Keefe) Zoe (Tracy & Steve Charlton) In Memoriam Gifts from wills and trusts help to ensure that the Humane Society’s charitable programs serving animals and people will be available long into the future. The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA wishes to acknowledge, in memoriam, recent gifts from the following individuals’ estates received between August 28 and November 28, 2012. Catherine M. Angelo Helene M. Arnott Walter J. and Gladys M. Marchant Serena Desiree Birch Gardner F. Marston Giovanni and Rina Bucolo Laura and Lee McKune Virginia M. Butler Gwenne Moore Cecelia M. Collier John and Jennie Newton Olive M. Edwards Teresa A. Nugent Marjorie Ganschow Joan M. Stevens Alexandra A. Grant Hilde B. Stewart Ethel Louise Joseph Major Earl W. Sweeney Eleanor V. Long Thomas E. Westerman www.sdhumane.org 17 Estate Planning NEVER Too Young 2. Even if you have a small estate, you can (and should) decide for yourself how your assets will be distributed and to whom. This includes designating bequests for charitable organizations like the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 3. Consider the possibility that death occurs by an accident or illness. Even if the odds seem remote to you today, having a will and trust is important because something unexpected can happen at any time. 4. Once you have a will and trust, it’s easy to alter as your circumstances change. 5. Fulfilling this important obligation feels good at any Some folks think they can wait on completing a will and trust. They say that they aren’t old enough yet, or maybe expect this task is best done only when they retire. Here’s the truth: There are at least five sound reasons for having a will and a trust at any age. 1. People with young children have a special reason. Their will and trust can name custodians for minors and can name trustees that will provide for their children. age. Knowing you have a valid will and trust gives peace of mind, in addition to having a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction at handling this responsibility. We have information to help you move forward in putting a will and trust in place. You can fill out the form below or contact Nicole Angelucci, our Director of Planned Gifts. Nicole is an attorney with a background in estate planning and is here to help answer your questions. Just give her a call at (619) 243-3443 or email her at nangelucci@sdhumane.org. Please complete the following form to contact us: Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: Please send me/us estate planning brochures and bequest language. Please contact me/us at ( ) _______________________ so that I can receive further information. Please contact me about a personal visit. I/we have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society Name ________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ State________________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Mail this form to: Nicole Angelucci, Director of Planned Giving San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA 92110 18 www.sdhumane.org The following is a sampling of San Diego Humane Society classes, workshops and events occurring February 1 through April 30, 2013. february APRIL 2 3 6 8 8 8 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 20 21 22 23 23 23 23 23 27 28 1-5Animal Adventure Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $210 Puppy Support Group (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 Project KEPPT Day (North Campus), 1-3 p.m. Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., No cost Home School Session, 10-11:30 a.m. (North Campus), $7 per child Home School Session, 1:30-3 p.m., $7 per child Doggie Café (North Campus), 6-8 p.m., $10 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 Really Reliable Recall (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child Happy Hour Lecture Series: Senior Pets, (North Campus), 6:30-8 p.m., $12 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Essential Oils, 6:30-8 p.m., $12 Puppy Support Group (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 9:30-11 a.m., $159 Canine Good Citizen (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $119 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 4-5:30 p.m., $159 Pet Loss Support Group, 10:00 a.m., No cost Head Start (first of five classes), 9-10:15 a.m., $89 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1-2:30 p.m., $159 Bark in Balboa Park, 2 p.m., No cost Canine Good Citizen (first of five classes), 3-4:30 p.m., $119 Tots and Tales (North Campus), 10:30 a.m., $3 per child Project KEPPT Food Bank, 1-3 p.m. Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 Tricks (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 Head Start (first of five classes), 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $89 Canine Good Citizen (North Campus, first of five classes), 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $119 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $60 Head Start (first of five classes), 3-4:15 p.m., $89 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 Pet Loss Support Group (North Campus), 6:30 p.m., No cost march and SPCA in my/our estate planning documents. Please send information about the Humane Heritage Circle. Zip __________________ Phone__________________________________________ spring 2013 Calendar of Events Don’t miss the chance to make you pet a star! See sdhumane.org/calendar for details. Please enter by: August 31, 2013. AnimalFare • Spring 2013 2 Puppy Support Group (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 3 Project KEPPT Day (North Campus), 1-3 p.m. 6 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., No cost 8 Leash Walking (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 8 Home School Session, 10-11:30 a.m. (North Campus), $7 per child 8 Home School Session, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., $7 per child 8 Doggie Café (North Campus), 6-8 p.m., $10 10 First Aid for Dogs and Cats (North Campus), 1-5 p.m., $60 12 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 16 Puppy Support Group (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 16 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., No cost 18 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 20 Tots and Tales (North Campus), 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 21 Project KEPPT Food Bank, 1-3 p.m. 21 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Telepathic Communication with Animals, 6:30-8 p.m., $12 23 Really Reliable Recall (North Campus), 9:30-10:30 a.m., $35 23San Diego Humane Society’s 16th Annual Telethon, 7-10 p.m., KFMB Ch. 8 (date to be confirmed) 28 Pet Loss Support Group (North Campus), 6:30 p.m., No cost 29 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 31San Diego Humane Society Closed for Easter Sunday AnimalFare • Spring 2013 8-12Animal Adventure Camp (North Campus), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $210 3 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., No cost 6 Head Start (North Campus, first of five classes), 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $89 6 Canine Good Citizen (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $119 7 Head Start (first of five classes), 9-10:15 a.m., $89 7 Project KEPPT Day (North Campus), 1-3 p.m. 7 Canine Good Citizen (first of five classes), 3-4:30 p.m., $119 9 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 10 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Planting with Your Pooch, (North Campus), 6:30-8 p.m., $12 10 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 12 Home School Session, 10-11:30 a.m. (North Campus), $7 per child 12 Home School Session, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., $7 per child 12 Doggie Café (North Campus), 6-8 p.m., $10 13 Head Start (first of five classes), 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $89 13 Head Start (first of five classes), 3-4:15 p.m., $89 14 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $60 17 Tots and Tales (North Campus), 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 18 Project KEPPT Food Bank, 1-3 p.m. 18 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Integrative Vet Medicine, 6:30-8 p.m., $12 20 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., No cost 25 Pet Loss Support Group (North Campus), 6:30 p.m., No cost 26 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 29 Head Start (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $89 All events are held at 5500 Gaines Street and require pre-registration or reservations unless otherwise noted. Events at North Campus are held at 572 Airport Road in Oceanside. Please call (619) 299-7012 and the extension listed to pre-register/reserve a space in a program, or visit our website at www.sdhumane.org for a full calendar of events. Activities for Kids: Home-school Lessons: ext. 2911 Tots and Tales: ext. 2251 Activities for Adults/Families: Doggie Café: ext. 2230 Happy Hour Lecture Series and First Aid for Dogs and Cats: ext. 2249 Pet Loss Support Group: ext. 2311 Behavior and Training Classes: Head Start, Puppy Fun Class: ext. 2334 Canine Good Citizen: ext. 2247 Project KEPPT Day/Food Bank: Call (619) 299-7012 ext. 2907 for more information about the Project KEPPT services and Food Bank requirements. www.sdhumane.org 19 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Central Campus: 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA 92110-2572 San Diego, CA Permit No. 331 North Campus: (for dogs) 2905 San Luis Rey Road Oceanside, CA 92058 (for cats & small animals) 572 Airport Road Oceanside, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012 www.sdhumane.org Central Campus Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adoptions and Animal Viewing: Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 11a.m.-5 p.m. North Campus Hours of Operation: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adoptions and Animal Viewing: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. * *Date to be confirmed