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TAILS FROM THE
FURSIDE
SPRING 2016
Why APL’s
shelter can’t
take every
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Adoptable cats
Many thanks
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Disease prevention essential
to your pet’s health
By Evelyn Taylor
Vaccines give
pet owners
peace of mind
and help their
pets live longer,
happier lives.
T
he old saying “An ounce
of prevention is worth
more than a pound of cure” is
never truer than when it comes
to protecting your cat or dog
from disease. Though providing preventative care and vaccines takes time and money,
sparing your pet from the dangers of potentially fatal ailments will give you peace of
mind, assure that you don’t
spend money treating preventable disease, and help your
p e t s l i v e l o n g e r,
happier lives.
Though cold
weather reduces the
incidence of some
diseases, preventive
care “should always
be on a pet owner’s
radar,” says APL
shelter veterinarian
Dr. Kathleen Ritzmann. And
the cornerstone of preventive
care is vaccination. Ritzmann
recommends “first and fore-
most for owners to establish a
plan for care with a veterinarian” who will make a schedule
for administering vaccines that
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Upscale Sale set for April 8 & 9
By Diane Cape
APL’s very popular Upscale
Collectible Sale will be held on
April 8 & 9, 2016, in the same
location as last year, 1650 Wabash
Avenue (behind Hardee’s and
Country Market). Sale times are
5–8 p.m. on Friday, April 8, and
8–11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9.
Unsold items will be auctioned
at 11:30 a.m.
A donation of $4 per person
will be collected at the door,
100% of which will be used to
benefit APL’s needy animals.
Every donor then will be eligible
to win valuable door prizes.
Expect to find furniture,
antiques, holiday decorations,
jewelry, tools, things for the
kitchen, pet supplies, home décor,
movies . . . you name it! There
will be lots of children’s items,
including clothes and toys.
We are not able to accept
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NEWSLETTER OF THE ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY
PRESIDENT’SCOMMENTS
Spring 2016
Tails From the Fur Side is
published four times a year for
members of APL, which is
dedicated to caring for ill,
injured and abused homeless
animals and coordinating the
adoption of those animals
by responsible pet owners; it
further is committed to ending
companion animal overpopulation by offering high quality,
low-cost spay/neuter services.
I
have spent many years now
working at the Animal
Protective League’s (APL) shelter,
then the spay/neuter clinic, back at
the shelter and, finally, back at the
spay/neuter clinic. Each setting has
its own demands and stresses.
Dr. Richard Speck
However, a major constant of both
is the inspiring dedication of staff and their loving
devotion to our animals in both APL facilities.
An annual membership is $25.
To join or make a taxdeductible donation, send your
check to Animal Protective
League, 1001 Taintor Road,
Springfield IL 62702-1766.
APL Spay/Neuter Clinic staff
Our spay/neuter clinic staff works hard to assure that
every part of a multi-step process unfolds seamlessly
for every animal who enters the clinic to undergo
surgery. Early each weekday morning, clinic staff
comes in at 7am to return the previous day’s patients,
secured in APL’s transport van. Next, they clean and
sanitize as many as 70 kennels and cages to prepare
to receive that day’s dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens
to be sterilized.
The team gives individualized care to each
patient before, during, and after surgery, making sure
each patient’s stay is as comfortable as possible.
Attentive staff is mindful not only of the physical
needs of their charges but of their emotional needs
as well.
There is never a slow moment at the clinic. In
addition to the surgeries themselves and the pre- and
post-operative care of the animals, there are instruments to clean, laundry to do, cages and floors to
scrub, surgical packs to assemble, and paperwork to
complete. That’s not to mention the dozens of phone
calls received every day by the clinic office.
I’ve developed great respect and admiration for
the staff. It is moving to observe how carefully and
efficiently they care for each animal. They work tirelessly day after day to fulfill our mission of spaying
and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation. I never
tire of watching our patients reunite with their
families the day after surgery, and I never cease to be
grateful to our staff.
PRESIDENT
Dr. Richard Speck
VICE-PRESIDENT
Vacant
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Deana Corbin
COMPTROLLER
Vacant
TREASURER
Vacant
RECORDING SECRETARY
Trish Gorda
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Diane M. Cape
Board Members
Betty Cedar
Deana Corbin
Sara Howe
Dave Keil
Evelyn R. Taylor
Readers’ comments are
welcome. Please send them
to Tails From the Fur Side
in care of the APL address
listed above.
LAYOUT
Kevin Booton
EDITORS
Diane M. Cape
Evelyn R. Taylor
APL RESPECTS PRIVACY
It is the policy of the Animal
Protective League of
Springfield and Sangamon
County to respect the privacy
of its members and donors.
While the organization
receives requests from time to
time to share or sell its mailing list, the APL board has
made it a policy not to sell or
share its mailing list with
anyone. Although funding is
always a concern, the privacy
of friends of APL is of greater
importance to the organization and its leadership.
APL shelter staff
While a day at the clinic is usually fairly structured, a
day at the shelter can be anything but. You never
know what may walk in the door and need immediate attention. Our shelter staff handles everything
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from medical emergencies to routine animal care to
meeting with the public with dedication, kindness,
and professionalism.
Dogs and cats eagerly await the arrival of staff
each morning. Their ears perk up and their eyes shine
when they see “their people.” Making sure everyone is
walked and fed, and that cages, rooms, and kennels
are cleaned is no small undertaking. Animal food and
cat litter arrive by the semi-truck load, so you can get
an idea of the scale of the job our shelter staff has in
caring for all our animals.
One room has been a source of particular pride
for me, and that’s our room for the permanent APL
residents. We care for many injured animals and can
heal most of them, but some dogs and cats suffer irreversible spinal cord damage, usually from vehicular
trauma. That special room houses several paraplegic
animals. These animals can be extra messy, yet I see
staff cheerfully bathing these precious animals and
cleaning their living spaces like any other room. Most
of these residents are quite friendly, but cannot be
placed in regular homes because of their conditions.
Some of these dogs and cats have been fitted for harnesses or wheelchairs. They take turns using the specialized equipment, which allows them to maneuver
around the room and explore the outdoors. Our shelter staff lovingly cares for them until their quality of
life declines to the point where humane euthanasia is
required. It is heartbreaking and heartwarming to see
how attached our staff gets to these wonderful permanent APL residents.
When I walk the outside grounds at APL, I hear
staff and volunteers cheerfully singing to the dogs
as they walk and exercise them. When I walk the halls
of our shelter, I hear our staff tenderly talking to the
cats and kittens as they clean their cages or rooms.
It is evident that our staff genuinely cares for each
of their charges.
Kudos to both!
There are a whole lot of good deeds done every day by
all our dedicated staff — way too many to mention in
one column. I love them all! More importantly, they
love all the animals.
President
Animal Protective League
ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
APL operates a
low-cost vaccine
clinic
APL offers a once-a-month low-cost vaccine
clinic staffed by our veterinarians, who offer
routine vaccine and preventative services for
those who otherwise cannot afford it. Pets with
illness or injury will be referred to a full-service
veterinarian. Our vaccine clinic does not
replace the need for a veterinarian for your pet.
We recommend that all pets receive yearly
examinations with their regular veterinarian.
Please bring your pet’s vaccine history with you.
Vaccine clinics are typically scheduled the
third Saturday of each month, with clinics
scheduled for March 19, April 16, May 21,
June 18, and July 16. Clinics are held in our
spay/neuter clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Services are provided on a first-come, firstserved basis, and clients should be prepared to
stand in line for quite some time.
Parvovirus and
panleukopenia
are especially
dangerous in
young dogs
and cats, and
APL has seen
an increase in
kittens arriving
at our shelter
with panleuk.
APL strongly
recommends
that owners
vaccinate
against the two
viruses, which
are deadly at
worst and, at
best, expensive
to treat.
Disease prevention . . . continued from cover
can protect pets from serious illness and even
death.
Customary vaccines protect against the
most common communicable diseases. Dogs
typically receive a distemper/ parvo series that
also protects them from canine hepatitis and
bordetella. Never heard of canine hepatitis?
That’s because the vaccine is so effective that
there are few cases. Cats are typically vaccinated with an FVRCP series of injections that
provides protection from herpes, calicivirus,
and panleukopenia. In both cats and dogs, the
first vaccines are typically given at a few weeks
of age.
Vaccinations for parvovirus (dogs) and panleukopenia (cats) are especially important
because both are so virulent. There is no cure
for either virus; instead they must run their
course, and affected animals require intensive
supportive care. Even then, the mortality is
especially high for kittens and puppies under
the age of six months. Treatment for parvo and
panleuk is expensive, making the cost of the
vaccine a bargain.
Other vaccines may be given depending on
your pet’s lifestyle. Your veterinarian may vaccinate for kennel cough if your dog spends time
in a boarding facility or lives in a multiple dog
household. If your dog spends time in the
woods or near standing water, he may receive
vaccinations for Lyme disease (borne by ticks)
and leptosporosis. Although APL recommends
that cats live indoors only, should you care for
an outdoor cat, it may be important to vaccinate him or her against FIV and feline leukemia.
TAILS FROM THE FURSIDE / SPRING 2016
Parasites are generally preventable and also
treatable. Heartworm, which is deadly in dogs,
can be prevented with monthly doses of such
products as HeartGard, which is also available
for cats. Fleas, which create misery for animals
and people, likewise can be prevented with
monthly treatments of topical or oral treatments. Heartworm and fleas are more prevalent
in warmer months, but they can be transmitted
year-round, making year-round treatment
important. Pet owners should also be alert to
symptoms of such intestinal parasites as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms, which are
destroyed by heartworm preventatives. Worms
also can be eliminated with treatments provided by your veterinarian. Avoid using generic
over-the-counter remedies, which may not provide the precise formula needed for remedy.
There are also common-sense strategies for
maintaining your pet’s health, “Keeping cats
indoors is key,” says Ritzmann, Limiting your
pet’s exposure to sick animals is wise, and even
washing your hands after petting unrelated
animals is wise.
And of course, spay/neuter is essential to
every cat and dog’s health. In addition to reducing their inclination to roam, spay/neuter virtually eliminates mammary cancer and infections
of the reproductive systems in female cats and
dogs, and totally eliminates testicular cancer in
cats and dogs.
Don’t wait to discuss with your veterinarian
a plan to keep your pet healthy. Your furry best
friend’s life also will be improved with a good
diet, exercise, and mental stimulation. And,
of course, lots of love.
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Reflections of the
EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR
If we took every animal we wouldn’t be—
couldn’t be—APL
E
very day, many times a day,
APL is asked to take a stray
cat or dog or one that an owner
no longer wants. Some people
react in disbelief and even anger
when we say no. Why doesn’t
APL take every animal offered
to us?
Well, APL wasn’t founded
with the intention of taking
every animal, and we still operate
what the animal-sheltering profession calls a “limited admission
shelter.” For APL that means
limiting our intake to the number of animals we can house at
the shelter and in foster homes.
Essentially, when one animal is
adopted we take in another one.
We do not euthanize cats or dogs
to make room for others, no
matter how long they’ve lived
with us.
APL also occupies a rather
unusual position in the world
of animal sheltering. Our shelter’s first priority is caring for
unowned sick and injured cats
and dogs—animals that would
otherwise suffer and die on the
streets or be euthanized at animal
control facilities. Because we are
caring for the most vulnerable
cats and dogs, our shelter often
does not have space for healthy
strays or animals that owners
want to relinquish to us.
We understand that people
call us because they want an animal to come to us rather than to
a shelter where they may be at
Deana Corbin
and Lovey
APL occupies a
rather unusual
position in the
world of animal
sheltering. Our
shelter's first
priority is caring
for unowned sick
and injured cats
and dogs—
animals that
would otherwise
suffer and die on
the streets or be
euthanized at
animal control
facilities.
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risk for euthanasia. We know
that the Good Samaritan who
finds a stray cat or dog may not
be able to keep it but doesn’t
want to surrender it to a shelter
that euthanizes when there’s no
more space.
Sadly, euthanasia is still necessary at many municipal animal
control facilities, including
Sangamon County’s, because
there are simply more cats and
dogs than there are people to
adopt them. By ordinance,
Sangamon County Animal
Control Center is required to
accept every animal presented to
it and, with finite space,
euthanasia becomes necessary.
But the euthanasia rate is dropping at SCACC, with fewer animals entering the facility and a
greater number being adopted
into new homes with the support
of the Friends of Sangamon
County Animal Control.
And APL takes in many animals from SCACC: the sick
puppy, a dog nearly naked from
skin allergies, a cat hit by a car, as
well as healthy animals who just
need new homes. That includes
hundreds of kittens—some with
their mothers—because animal
control facilities aren’t animal
hospitals or nurseries. Without
APL, they would be doomed
to death.
Of course, spay/neuter is
essential to reducing the number
of cats and dogs entering animal
controls. APL’s spay/neuter clinic
receives much of the credit for
the reduction in animals entering
SCACC (a drop of 38% since
the clinic's opening in 2006) and
the dramatic decrease—68%—
in the number of animals euthanized. The downward trend is
bound to continue given the
14,000 spay/neuter surgeries
conducted in our clinic each of
the past two years and a total of
110,000 since the clinic opened.
Still, there are too many cats
and dogs and too few owners
for them.
Would we like to be able to
take every cat and dog offered to
us, provide care, and then place
it for adoption? Absolutely. But
because we make a lifetime commitment to animals entering our
shelter—ensuring that they have
a home for life in an adoptive
home, a foster home, or at the
shelter—we are limited to taking
cats and dogs only as we have
space. That’s why we can’t take
every animal that is offered to us.
I look forward to the
day when Sangamon County
becomes a no-kill county—
where no healthy animal is euthanized. It will happen with the
continued partnership of APL
and SCACC, the support of animal lovers, and the actions of pet
owners who see the value of taking the time and expense of spaying/neutering their pets.
STAFFSPOTLIGHT
Alex Devine
A
lex Devine graduated college
with a double major of
physics and English thinking she
might want to go into engineering
or research. But Alex discovered
she’d rather work with “warm
bodies than equipment,” and she
found both the animal and
human kind at APL’s spay/neuter
clinic where she is the lead veterinary assistant, a promotion she
earned in March 2015 after two
years on the job.
The five veterinary assistants
in the clinic do, of course, provide
assistance to the three APL
veterinarians who perform 70
spay/neuter surgeries in a typical
day. But the assistants’ work
begins “the moment an animal
walks in the door” and ends only
when all are picked up by owners
or loaded into a transport vehicle
for return home. The assistants
“are busy all day long,” with days
that typically begin at 7 a.m. with
them loading the previous day’s
patients into their crates for return
to their owners. New patients
begin arriving at 8 a.m., and a
transport carrying as many as four
dozen cats and dogs usually arrives
at mid-morning. Surgeries typically begin at 9 a.m. and continue
until 3:30 or 4 p.m., with thorough cleaning of the surgery and
prep areas to round out the day.
Over the course of the day,
Alex and the others prep cats and
dogs for surgery, monitor them
during surgery and during recovery, and make sure they are o.k.
before releasing them to their
owners. Alex has the added
responsibility, she says, of “making
sure things run smoothly” in the
fast-paced clinic where veterinarians conducted 14,315 spay/neuter
surgeries in 2015.
The St. Louis native had
other jobs before joining APL, but
none as satisfying. Alex loves
working with animals, and knowing “when I leave for the day I’ve
made a difference.” That difference includes not just assisting in
the routine spay/neuter surgeries
but also in special surgeries APL
veterinarians perform on sick and
injured animals that have entered
the shelter. And Alex is supplementing her on-the-job learning
Over the
course of the
day, Alex and
the other vet
assistants prep
cats and dogs
for surgery,
monitor them
during surgery
and during
recovery, and
make sure they
are o.k. before
releasing them
to their owners.
Alex Devine
with online classes that will lead to
a veterinary technician associate
degree and certification as a veterinary technician.
Alex finds working with
animals and people equally satisfying. She enjoys being part of the
“close-knit” clinic staff and providing hands-on care for the cats
and dogs before and after surgery.
Because many of the animals are
being spayed and neutered before
being placed for adoption, Alex
says that it is especially satisfying
to know that the clinic “is the last
stop before they go to new
homes.” And with an average of
275 cats and dogs a week, that’s a
lot of satisfaction.
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donations of adult shoes or adult
clothes unless new with tags
attached. Children’s clothes in
good condition are welcome. We
cannot accept computers, monitors, large appliances or TV’s.
We cannot pick up donations.
Donations are tax-deductible.
APL’s new, eagerly anticipated spring clothing will be available for purchase. Be the first to
wear a new design in APL shirts!
Again we are asking people
to donate baked goods, always
a delicious and popular complement to the sale. So save all
your excellent collectibles to
donate and help make this year’s
sale the best one yet for the
animals. Watch your mail for
more details.
Donations may be dropped off at the sale
location only on the following schedule:
Saturday, April 2 . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon to 4 p.m.
Monday, April 4 . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 6 . . . . . . . . 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 7 . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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ASKTHEVET
By Amy Wolf
Why do my dog
and cat do that?
A
s pet owners, we become
very close to our fourlegged friends. Through daily
care, we give not only food, water,
and shelter, but also love, compassion and stability. As our bond
grows, it is easy to assign human
emotions to them because they
have become part of our families, but what do their behaviors really mean?
Dr. Amy Wolf
Is my cat always happy
when she purrs?
Those of us who know and love
cats realize that purring is the ultimate sign of affection … or is it?
Purring is a noise thought to
be created by air passing over a
cat’s vocal folds during respiration.
From an early age, cats purr when
we give them loving attention;
even kittens purr when nursing. Desmond Morris, a zoologist
in Britain, observed that cats not
only purr when they are content
but also when they are in need of
reassurance.1 So if your cat is “not
acting right” but still is purring,
you probably need to visit your
veterinarian. Cats that are in pain,
discomfort, or distress also will
purr. If your cat is eating, drinking, and acting normally, you may
sit back and enjoy the happy feeling we all get from hearing them
purr.
Why does my cat drool?
Another sign of affection in some
cats is, unfortunately, drooling. Many owners ask me, “Why
does my cat drool like that? It
seems like it happens more when
I’m petting him.” In most cases,
owners have nothing to fear.
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Drooling is merely an exaggeraed nervous system response to
comforting gestures, s u c h a s
being petted. Occasionally, if
the drooling is happening outside
of human bonding times, your cat
might have a dental, oral, or GI
issue and need a veterinary
exam. If he is otherwise normal,
grab a washcloth or towel if he
shows his love by drooling
on your leg, lap, computer,
couch, etc.
Should I worry when
my dog growls?
Those of us who own and love
dogs may wonder why they growl
from time to time. Growling is a
dog’s way of saying that she wants
or needs something. If a dog gets
positive reinforcement when
growling occurs, the behavior will
grow since the dog views it as
an acceptable communication
tool. Discerning the meaning
behind a growl can be difficult.
Some dogs growl when they want
to go outside or if they want a
treat. Others growl while playing
tug or to guard food. In all cases,
growling should be viewed as a
potentially dangerous behavior. A
veterinarian or trusted behavior
consultant/ trainer should make
an evaluation. That way, you can
learn to deter the behavior in the
proper manner.2
Why does my dog eat poop?
An unfortunate behavior some
dogs exhibit is eating feces. They
might be getting into the cat box,
eating rabbit excrement in the
yard, or even cleaning up after
themselves. Regardless of the type
they are ingesting, the behavior is
sure to turn the stomachs of their
faithful owners. Everyone wants
to know why they do it and how
to stop it because no one wants to
cuddle up to Fido when poop
was his last snack. Eating
feces, medically known as
coprophragy, is not thought to be
a sign of any nutritional deficiency. The most effective way to deal
with it is by eliminating the
chances of its occurring in the first
place. Use a baby gate to wall off
the litter box from the dog (make
sure the rungs are wide enough so
that kitty won’t get stuck), feed
your dog twice daily at regular
times, and clean up the yard
immediately after he defecates.
Use the “leave it” training command and immediately reward
your dog with a few pieces of kibble when he waits for you to clean
up after him. With consistent
training, time, and patience,
many dogs will leave
coprophagy behind.3
When pets are part of our
family, we notice more and more
about them that amuses and
sometimes perplexes us. There is a
reason behind every behavior,
whether it is characteristic of a
certain species, a behavioral
problem, or a medical issue in the
making. Dogs and cats may be
family members, but be careful
not to assign human reasons for
what they do. If you are unsure
about any behaviors your dog or
cat demonstrates, your veterinarian will be happy to help answer
your questions.
Dr. Wolf owns and operates Wolf
Veterinary Services, a house-callonly practice for small animals in
Central Illinois.
1 Paul Pion and Spadafori, G., Myths Debunked...,
Veterinary Information Network, 2003.
2 Kathy Davis, Growling Dogs, Veterinary Information
Network, 2006.
3 Christine Carmine, Why Would You Eat THAT?!...,
Veterinary Information Network, 2012.
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Don’t forget flea treatment
By Sarah Moore
Y
ou may think you are safe
from fleas in the winter.
Wrong! Fleas can attack your cat
or dog (and even you) year round.
The mild winter makes it more
likely that they’ll pose a problem
both now and when warmer
weather arrives.
The nasty little pests feed on
your pet’s blood, causing itching,
skin lesions, hair loss, and secondary infection. If your pet
ingests a flea, she can be infected
with tapeworms, which cause
diarrhea and weight loss.
Fleas are most commonly
picked up outdoors, but even if
your pet doesn’t go outside, fleas
can enter your home by hitching a
ride on your shoes. The best way
to keep your pets and family safe
from these tiny nuisances is by
using a monthly flea preventative
for your cats and dogs. Many flea
preventatives also repel ticks,
which carry their own set
of problems, including deadly
Lyme disease.
Available from APL
Did you know that APL carries
four different flea preventatives?
These products can be purchased
at our shelter or clinic during
business hours. You needn’t have
adopted your pet from us! The following products are available for
purchase.
Frontline Plus: Frontline is
one of the most popular
flea/tick preventatives on the
market and is available for
cats and dogs over 8 weeks
old. Frontline Plus’s active
ingredients— fipronil and
s-methoprene—kill fleas, their
eggs, and larvae. Products that kill
fleas at every stage of their lifecycle, like Frontline Plus, work
fastest to stop a flea infestation by
destroying the next generation of
fleas. One dose of Frontline Plus
starts working in 4 hours and kills
fleas, ticks, and chewing lice for
30 days.
Pet Armor and Fiproguard:
This is a lower-cost options for
both cats and dogs. These products contain the active ingredient
Fipronil, which kills adult fleas
(before they lay eggs), ticks, and
chewing lice. Fipronil is the #1
veterinarian-recommended active
ingredient in flea preventatives. PetArmor and Fiproguard
don’t kill flea eggs or larvae, so if
you have a severe flea infestation
they may take a little longer to
completely rid your home of fleas.
However, they are very effective
in preventing outbreaks. Each
dose last for 30 days and is safe for
dogs and cats 8 weeks and older.
Cheristin: It’s formulated just
for cats. This topical flea preventative contains the chemical spinetoram, which kills fleas at every
stage of their life cycle. It starts
working in just 30 minutes, lasts
up to 37 days, and is safe for
cats 8 weeks and older that weigh
at least 1.8 pounds. Cheristin is
not registered to prevent ticks, but
is a favorite among APL staff for
flea prevention. It is priced affordably, thanks to promotions
offered by its distributor.
NexGard Chewables: Just for
dogs and an alternative to topical
flea treatments, this beef-flavored
chew by the makers of Frontline
contains the active ingredient
afoxolaner. It is great for dogs that
prefer to take flea/tick preventatives orally, instead of directly on
the skin. Because NexGard is
chewable, there’s no mess and it
cannot be wiped or washed off.
NexGard kills fleas before they lay
eggs, and ticks too. It lasts 30 days,
kills up to 100% of fleas in 24
hours, and comes in 4 sizes for
dogs 8 weeks and older. NexGard
is a prescription-only product that
is available to dogs recently adopted from APL or to those that have
visited our vaccine clinic in the
last 12 months.
Over-the-counter products
What about over-the-counter
flea products and flea collars that
can be purchased in stores?
APL joins many veterinarians in
urging pet owners to avoid those
products, which often are not
very effective and are sometimes
dangerous, mostly because of
improper application.
If purchasing over-thecounter treatments, it is essential
to read the packaging thoroughly.
Flea products formulated for dogs
must be used only on dogs because
they contain a chemical
(Permethrin) that is poisonous to
cats and can cause severe neurologic reactions and even death.
(Take it from us, we have treated
cats suffering from this condition!)
We recommend that you
consult your veterinarian about
finding a flea product that is right
for your pet. Animals should be
monitored after applying a flea
preventative because allergic reactions are rare, but possible. If you
observe twitching, trembling,
excessive salivation, and
seizures, consult a veterinarian
immediately.
Fleas can attack
your cat or dog
(and even you)
year round.
The mild winter
makes it more
likely that they’ll
pose a problem
both now and
when warmer
weather arrives.
Sarah is the manager of APL’s
spay/neuter clinic.
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New law governs handling of strays
at animal controls and shelters
By Sarah Moore
O
wners looking for their lost
cats and dogs now may be
more likely to find them at animal control facilities rather than
at privately operated shelters. A
new law effective January 1,
2016, requires private animal
shelters to notify their local animal control facility by the next
business day when they have
taken in a stray animal, and some
animals must be transferred to
animal control.
What does that mean for
APL’s shelter and its clients? APL
will notify Sangamon County
Animal Control Center on the
next business day when we take
in a stray cat or dog. According
to an agreement with SCACC,
we will refer finders of healthy
stray dogs to animal control. If
we accept a healthy stray dog, it
must be transferred to animal
control the next business day.
APL will continue to accept
injured strays and report their
intake to SCACC, although
immediate transfer is not
required. Cats are exempt from
this requirement, in part because
By setting
the same rules
for private and
public shelters,
the law gives
owners time to
find lost pets
before they may
be placed for
adoption or
transferred to
another facility.
they so often do not have owners
in the first place. For people who
bring animals to APL, they can
expect to be asked to complete
an intake form that could help
an owner locate a lost cat or dog.
The law aims to streamline
where owners can go to find lost
pets, and requires private shelters
to operate under many of the
same guidelines as animal control facilities. For example, a private shelter in Illinois that
accepts a stray animal is now
required to hold that animal for
the period required by local ordinance (in Sangamon County,
that’s 7 days if the animal has any
kind of identification, or 3 days
if it has no identification).
Owners who have lost a dog or
cat can also expect both private
shelters and public shelters (generally, municipal animal controls) alike to allow them to view
animals that have been admitted
to them as stray. By setting the
same rules for private and public
shelters, the law gives owners
time to find lost pets before they
may be placed for adoption-or
transferred to another facility.
Like animal control facilities, private shelters must also
scan for the presence of a
microchip within 24 hours of an
animal’s arrival. Microchipping
is the best way to ensure that
your pet is returned to you
should it become lost. If the current owner of a microchipped
animal can’t be reached, the law
requires shelters to contact the
prior owners to whom the chip
is registered.
The new law requires that
owners wishing to reclaim a lost
dog must do so at animal control. This means that the owners
of stray dogs will be subject to
fines set by state and local ordinance. Owners of dogs who
are repeat offenders will face
increasingly larger fines, and
spay/neuter and microchipping
requirements for their pets.
Despite these penalties, the
law ultimately helps people
reunite with their lost pets. And
that’s a good thing.
Sarah is the manager of APL’s
spay/neuter clinic.
They won’t (literally) live without
you. Be a foster caretaker!
K
itten season is just around
the corner, and you can
help save the lives of vulnerable
kittens by becoming a foster
caretaker. As a foster caretaker
you make it possible for APL to
rescue more kittens than we
could otherwise. Quite simply,
you may be the difference
between life and death for kittens who, without APL’s inter-
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vention, would be euthanized at
animal control agencies because
raising kittens isn’t part of
their mission.
As a foster caretaker, you
care for kittens until they are old
enough to be spayed or neutered
and placed for adoption. APL
provides food, litter, supplies,
and veterinary care, so you bear
no expense.
Learn more at an upcoming
training meeting. Watch your
email, our Facebook posts, and
press releases for dates and
times. You may also contact us by
email at kittens@apl-shelter.org,
or call the shelter at 217-544-7387.
We guarantee that you’ll
find the effort rewarding!
FERAL
FIXES
BYPASSEDBUDDIES
Y
ou know who
hasn’t fallen for
the myth that older
fellows get more
finicky as they age?
Max. This ruggedly
handsome fifteenyear-old would love
living with “anyone
who will hold him or
give him wet food,”
says his caretaker Lori.
Max acquired a
taste for wet cat food
while he was being
treated for a broken
jaw incurred during a dog attack. Though he
quickly healed as a result of the veterinary care
he received at APL, he still receives wet food
twice a day. And if he doesn’t get it on time,
he lets the staff know with loud vocal pleas
that can be heard up and down the main hall
at the shelter.
The staff finds his persistence endearing.
In fact, they think he’s kind of a character.
And once he gets his wet food, he scoops bites
of it into his paw and then eats it.
Max doesn’t confine his vocalization to
meal time. Rather he keeps up a pretty steady
conversation with himself and others when he
is isn’t napping. He seems eager to comment
on everything, but we can only guess what
“everything” is: The weather? His neighbors?
The stock market?
Max is ready for a home, though understandably, not one with a dog. He seems to be
indifferent to other cats, so he might do fine
in a home with another feline or two who
won’t demand his attention.
Don’t pass up Max because of his age.
Sure he looks like he’s got a few years on him,
but he is in excellent health, and clearly his
vocal cords are in great condition. Come to
the shelter and have a chat with him. Or just
listen to him expound on the great issues of
the day (the virtues of wet cat food, the health
benefits of napping, and the joys of living
indoors). We think you’ll find plenty to
talk about.
MAX
APL supports
trap/neuter/return
(TNR) to reduce the
number of stray and
feral cats.
Our low-cost clinic
offers reduced-cost
spay/neuter and vaccinations of outdoor
stray and unsocialized
cats, who are then
returned to their
neighborhoods or
colonies. Currently,
cats in zip codes
62702, 62703, and
62704 are eligible for
free spay/neuter at
APL’s high-quality,
low-cost clinic.
TNR stabilizes feral
cat populations by
eliminating new litters,
and it reduces nuisance
behaviors associated
with unsterilized cats.
TNR is the only
humane method of
reducing feral cat populations. TNR reduces
the number of feral
cats/kittens that enter
municipal animal shelters, which in turn
lowers euthanasia rates
and increases adoption
of shelter cats.
Want to help feral
cats in your neighborhood? APL will guide
caretakers through the
trapping process and
also loan traps for
TNR. Call the clinic
at 217-789-7729.
October 2015
totals: spay/neuter
449
November 2015
totals: spay/neuter
439
December 2015
totals: spay/neuter
277
January 2016
totals: spay/neuter
219
D
on’t like your tablemates sampling food off
your plate? Don't want them eyeing that
last tasty morsel of food as you continue to linger
over your meal? If you do, you will identify with
Elata, a lovely fawn-and-white mixed breed who
is waiting for an understanding owner.
We doubt that you growl as a warning to
keep fellow diners from your food (and we won’t
condemn you if you do), but Elata does because
she is territorial about her food. APL doesn’t have
a doggy psychiatrist to work with our dogs’
issues, but Elata may be worried that her bowl of
food may be the last bowl of food she’ll see in a
long time, or she may not have learned how to be
sociable with other dogs and people as she was
growing up.
Born on
Christmas Day in
2011, Elata is a
high-energy
dog who loves to
run and go on
walks. A demonstrative dog, she
also showers her
favorite people
with kisses. She’s
more reser ved
with dogs, though,
allowing only certain ones to gain
her trust and
affection. Even
then, she doesn’t
willingly share
her toys.
What kind of owner does Elata need? One
who will see that she gets plenty of exercise and
some obedience training. Our staff recommends
a home with no small children.
Think about sharing your home with this
young dog. Keep your eyes on your own plate,
and you’ll do just fine together.
ELATA
Total from November
2000 through
January 2016
32,965
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Make their prime of life yours too!
I
n a culture obsessed with youth, where some tout that
“Forty is the new thirty (or even twenty”), isn’t it nice to
know that APL has adoptable cats that aren’t at all concerned
with aging? Although our adult cats like to keep up their
appearance with careful grooming, they accept the aging
process with grace and good humor. And why shouldn’t they?
They are in the prime of their lives!
These lovely felines embrace the joys of middle age. They
eat sensibly (for the most part), get plenty of rest (all cats do),
and engage in such satisfying pursuits as sun-bathing, peoplewatching, and meditation. And don’t be thinking that they
aren’t up for fun. They’ll chase toys, run around the room for
the sheer pleasure of it, and happily chat with their roommates. It would be a shame to think of them as less energetic
when “mellow” is a better description of their demeanors.
Chances are you are middle-aged or older, and you don’t
think you’re any less valuable as a person than some twentysomething, right? In fact, you can think of all kinds qualities
that go with being mature: you’re sensible, a good listener, and
quick to see the humor in things. Some of your friends even
consider you “deep.” Our middle-aged cats are no less so.
And they’ve got a lot of living to do. They’d like to do it
with you.
FIONNA
Shirley is like that friend
of yours who is steady,
reliable, and conducts
her life without the
drama that seems to surround younger folks. A
quiet, independent sort,
Shirley has lived with
other cats and a dog, so
you can expect her to
adjust to life with you if
you already have a pet.
She’s just eight and
would love to live
in a home again.
Yours perhaps?
Fionna is one of the oldest cats at
the shelter, and she would like to
live in a home again before she
crosses the Rainbow Bridge. She is
fifteen, but she’s a spry golden-ager
who is affectionate, talkative, and
even a bit sassy. How satisfying
would it be to make her golden
years truly golden by taking her
into your home for her last few
years.
SHIRLEY
STORMY
MARTY
You know your own mind, right? So does
Marty. This friendly and outgoing ten-yearold loves to talk and be petted. He’ll let you
know when he’s ready for attention, and when
he’s ready for some time alone, he will find a
nice place to lounge. The two of you can easily
figure out how to share a home, right?
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& JOE
You’re not shallow, and neither is Joe. He isn’t the handsomest kitty on the block (one
eye is very small and has no vision), but he sure is one of the most loyal. He looks out
for his buddy Stormy, who is lost without him. Joe doesn’t know a stranger, and he
sets a good example for the more reserved Stormy. You will enjoy their company and
take satisfaction in keeping this bonded pair together.
This photo says it all. Boss and
Precious have formed a deep
bond that APL honors by asking
them to be adopted together. You
know the value of long-time
friendship, and you’ll expand
your circle of friends (and theirs
too!) when you adopt this calm,
affectionate pair.
BOSS &
PRECIOUS
HOLLY
Holly is only three years old—the human equivalent
of thirty—and her youthful partying days are behind
her. Now she is a mature cat who knows the good
things in life—relaxing with people, napping on a
soft bed, and batting a toy mouse for a few minutes
at a time.
SHELDON
Sheldon loves people and can’t
wait to be cuddled. He has lived
with kids and dogs before and
would be great in a one-cat
household, since he has FIV,
an immune system deficiency
that can only be transmitted
to other cats, not to people
or other animals.
DOROTHY
This mellow torbie prefers a day of relaxing to
running around after toys. Dorothy loves attention
and would happily make herself available for
petting while you rest in your favorite chair or
relax in front of the television. Calm and affectionate, Dorothy will be a most pleasant adult presence
in your house or apartment.
Want to adopt one
of these cats?
V
isit them at our shelter seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m.
There is no adoption fee for FIV-positive cats. All APL cats and dogs
have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, and are current on vaccines.
Steve Sloop, a photographer from the Shelter Art Foundation, recently provided
three days of photography training to APL volunteers. His visit was sponsored
by Nestle Purina, which also generously donated photography and lighting
equipment. Steve is shown here (in front of a new background he installed)
demonstrating how to both calm a dog and get him to look directly at
the camera.
Studio 6 Hair Salon staff pose
with some of the food collected
during their recent donation
drive for APL. Studio 6 collected
cash and more than 600 pounds
of cat and dog food! Thanks!
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SPECIALTHANKSTO...
control dental study in
which his clinic was participating. In addition,
he treated at no charge
three APL cats who did
not qualify for the study
Kim Votsmier owner of
China Towne Ceramic
& Fired Art Studio for
again donating a portion
of the proceeds of her
candy sales to APL
Alexa Pressly for again
requesting support for
APL’s animals in lieu
of gifts for her 8th
birthday
Darrin Thurman, manager
of Hampton Inn on
Chuckwagon Drive,
for a generous donation
of comforters
Capital Reuse Center for
a generous donation of
bedding, sheets, towels,
and blankets
Prairie Cardiovascular for
a generous donation of
dog food, blankets,
and cleaning supplies
HSHS Medical Group
for much needed
supplies from a
colleague’s fundraiser
Famous Salon for a
generous donation
Springfield Jaycees for a
donation of dog food
Malinda Craig of Pots,
Pans & Panache for
continuing to generously donate the tuition of
her students from her
cooking classes to APL
Keiffer & Kooper Keys
for donating needed
supplies to APL’s animals in lieu of gifts for
their 9th birthday
US Bank employees and
Joseph Dorman &
Valerie Levbovich for
donating the proceeds
Scott Boastick for making
a generous donation to
fix APL’s scooter and
working to get it running so it could be sold;
Dick & Ginger Rush for
donating the scooter
Diane Greenholt for making a generous donation
of medical supplies to
APL
Standard Mutual
Insurance Company
employees for a very
generous donation
Sydney Eilene Jones for
donating lots of toys,
food and other supplies
in lieu of gifts for her
second birthday
Presbytery of Great Rivers
for another generous
donation
Hope Presbyterian
Church for donating
the proceeds from its
7th annual Hope for the
Holidays Fine Art and
Craft Fair to APL in
memory of Jan Hedberg
Olivia Simonson for
donating money to APL
from her recent birthday
SIU’s Neurology and
Center for Alzheimer
Disease and Related
Disorders (CADRD)
for donating the
proceeds of its Casual
Fridays to APL
Mary Hudgins for a
generous donation to
support APL’s feral cat
spay/neuter
Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency
employees for a generous Christmas donation
Dr. Larry Baker of
Northgate Pet Clinic in
Decatur for generous
inclusion of five APL
cats as part of a pain
of a workplace
fundraiser to APL
Margie Greco and area
quilters for donating
needed supplies
Girls on the Run –
Southwind Park
for making toys and
donating money to
APL as part of their
community project
Anonymous, Nancy
Brown, Lonnie & Bob
Bastas, Debra Ciotti,
and Jim Hyatt — in
memory of his son
Kevin Hyatt — for
generous donations
toward the snow blade
for APL’s truck
PetSmart Charities for
continued grant support
for spay and neuter
surgeries
Patty Brockmeyer, Ellen
Riemann, & Terry
Dobbs of Designer
Landscapes for generous ongoing support
AirMasters and its employees John Drainer and
Brian Burns for their
continued support of
our HVAC systems and
other ongoing support
Mrs. Walter Brissenden
for generous,
ongoing support
Mission Outreach for
regularly donating
medical supplies
Joe Blankenship, owner
of Dog Class, for
continuing dog
training assistance
Joshua & Carla Carter for
making another very
generous donation to
APL from a portion of
their standardbred mare
Just By Design’s racing
winnings
John Swartz & David
We are grateful to every business that sold hearts during APL’s “Have A Heart”
campaign, and to everyone who purchased a heart. Thank you to: Ace
Hardware, Chatham; Ace Hardware, on Wabash Ave; Andiamo; Bank & Trust,
Rochester; Basic Fit; Baskin-Robbins; Bow Wow Barber Shop; Coble Animal
Hospital; D&J Café; Food Fantasies; Fulgenzi’s; Green Hyundai; Hair Shanty; Just
Right Eating; MJ Kellner; Penny Lane; and Sangamon Avenue Veterinary Clinic
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Herman for ongoing
legal support
Green Hyundai for generous, ongoing support
Carl Woodward for
supporting APL in
numerous ways and
for making another very
generous donation
Laurel United Methodist
Church for generously
donating meeting
space to APL
Pet-A-Groom for providing grooming services
to APL dogs and cats
to make them more
adoptable
Chris Butler of KirlinEgan & Butler Funeral
Home for ongoing
support
The State Journal-Register
and Illinois Times,
whose assistance to APL
animals is invaluable
Sam Madonia & Shawn
Balint of WFMB-AM
for highlighting APL
events each Friday
morning; Chris & Deb
for featuring adoptable
pets every Wednesday
at 8:20 on WNNS;
Jennifer Sullivan for
hosting a pet of the
week feature with APL
every other Friday on
WICS TV 20; Fox 55
for producing and airing
two 30-second public
service announcements
for APL; John Kraft
with the SJ-R for posting Furry Friend Friday
weekly videos on the
paper’s website
Lisa & John Brubaker
for covering the expense
of Celia the kitten’s
eye surgery
Tara Grigsby & staff of
Studio 6 Hair Salon
for conducting a
month-long donation
drive for APL resulting
in a generous gift of
money and muchneeded supplies
Commander Greg
Lovekamp, United
States Power
Squadrons, &
membership for a
generous donation
presented to assist
APL’s needy animals
HSHS Family Practice
staff in Chatham for
a donation and
ongoing support
Illinois State Fire Marshal
Matt Perez & staff for
making a very generous
donation of money and
essential supplies to APL
Employees of Cornerstone
Title Groupe for
making APL the beneficiary of their Casual
Days promotion
during January
Community Foundation
for the Land of
Lincoln and
Springfield Electric
Supply Company Fund
for a grant to purchase
a new anesthesia
machine for the
spay/neuter clinic
June Speck for brightening
APL’s lobby by painting
and making new curtains, and for her ongoing help with APL’s
retail store Purrs
and Grrs
Todd Corbin for various
repair projects and
painting APL’s retail
store
David Ruiz for assistance
with APL’s shop Purrs
and Grrs
Laura Bartman for helping
with Tree of Lights
memorials, for creating
a beautiful PowerPoint
presentation, and for
helping with our
humane education
program
Thrivent Financial’s
Thrivent Choice
Program and the
following people who
directed their Choice
Dollars to APL:
Christopher Angelica,
Leonard Beck, Judith
Donath, Lori
Gredzieleski, Nels
Jensen, Christopher
Special Thanks — continued
Licht, Carol
Loecherbach, &
Evelyn Smith
Reese Richart for donating
money and gift cards in
lieu of gifts for her 5th
birthday
Madison Hermes for making donations to APL’s
animals in lieu of gifts
for her 10th birthday
Elena Kezelis of Memorial
Festival of Trees for
donating a Dog &
Cat wreath to APL
Shelly Hamrick and Eric
Hinds of Graybar
for donating needed
supplies
Bethany Catherwood
and Maureen of the
Sangamo Club for a special donation to APL
Lutheran High School,
Student Council for
donating kitty litter
to APL
Disability Hearing Unit,
Dept. of Human
Services for a s
pecial donation
Elizabeth & Leah Weber
for donating needed
medical supplies
Isaac Hnizdo for donating
supplies to APL in lieu
of gifts for his recent
birthday
Lori Richardson and staff
of Springfield Clinic,
General Surgery, for
donating cat food
and blankets
Tate Hartman and
Rotary Club South
for donating citrus fruit
Schnucks on Sangamon
Avenue for hosting a
donation drive for APL
the first two weeks
in January
Hannah Poppenhouse for
asking that supplies be
donated to APL’s needy
We thank APL’s ongoing champions!
Laura Bartman, Ashley Foster, Jenni
Rossi, Rose Russell, Christina Myers,
and Cindy Smith for vaccine clinic
work; Betty Martin, Pat Picchi &
Loni Bastas for clerical and correspondence assistance; Mike Rychel for assistance at the shelter & off-site, driving
for APL, and with the alarm system;
Sue Doubet for creating outstanding
gardens; Paul Downs & Gene
R andolph for maintaining APL
animals in lieu of gifts
for her birthday
Bailey, Annabel, Josie,
Elizabeth, Chloe, Ali,
& Annabel of Daisy
Girl Scout Troop
#6293 for donating
blankets that they made
and other items the
animals need
Immanuel Lutheran
Preschool students
& parents for
grounds and snow removal; Kathy
Herrick for mowing and landscape
work; All PetSmart adoptions volunteers; All Ace Hardware volunteers
for off-site cat adoptions; Dog walkers
and volunteer cleaners; APL’s devoted
foster caregivers; Paul Downs for
building maintenance and transports; Deb Hill for ongoing support;
Mike Eckard & Mike Rychel for
transporting puppies
donating supplies
for APL animals
Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program for
donating a great number
of softballs and baseballs
for APL’s dogs to
play with
Everyone who made Paint
Nite at Arlington’s a
fun and successful
night for APL
Nestle Purina for a
generous grant and
continued support
We could really use . . .
ANIMAL CARE
• Canned cat food
(paté style)
• Dry cat food
• Dry dog food
• White rice
(not instant)
CLEANING
SUPPLIES
• Bleach
• Liquid laundry
detergent
•
•
•
•
Distilled water
Ziplock sandwich bags
Ziplock gallon bags
Cat Scratchers from
www.stretchandscratch.com
• Trash bags—13, 39,
and 55 gallon
• Dryer sheets
• Hand sanitizer
• Comet cleaner
MISCELLANEOUS
• New Kong toys
• First-class postage stamps
• Manila file folders (letter-size)
• 8.5" x 11" heat/thermal laminating sheets
• Sticky Tack (adhesive putty)
Donations for the purchase of universal microchip
scanners. APL staff use our microchip scanners every
day—to search for the presence of a microchip under
the skin of a stray dog, to check for microchips in cats
and dogs that we are taking into the shelter, and always
to ensure that the microchips are functioning in animals
leaving our shelter for new homes. And with manufacturers
making three different types of microchips—each operating
on different frequencies—scanners that can read all three types are
essential. APL needs at least three new universal scanners, and they
cost approximately $250 each. Please consider donating toward
their purchase (mark your donation “scanner”). Should we receive
donations in excess of what is needed, the funds will be used for
needed medical equipment.
Looking sharp!
Thank you to the following supporters who contributed toward
the purchase of new surgical instruments for the spay/neuter clinic:
Margie Higgason • Jeffrey Knous
Terrance Davis • F. Lucille Foster
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APL’SVALUABLEDONORS
Bequests from wills/estates received by APL
T
he Animal Protective League was the grateful recipient
of special bequests from wills/estates of the following
people. APL is honored to have earned the trust of these
donors, and will use the funds to protect and provide for
needy animals as was their wish.
Wills/Estates
Mary Louise Brownell
Sally Sedlak Vaughan
IRRV Char Trust
Roger M. and
Velda P. Smith
Gwendolyn Borah
Donations
$1000+
Carl Woodward
Carl Ridlen
(c/o Bernice Cattron)
Beulah Allison
Mary Blumle
Beth & Mike OShea
Network for Good
Roger & Linda
Distlehorst
Iris & Lisa Estes
James Hyatt
Janis Jackson
Michael Brownlow
Peggi Weymouth
Robert Beck
Conn’s Hospitality Group
Inc-Inn at 835
Kathy Giannangelo
HD Smith Foundation
Judith James
Rudy & Birdie Johnson
Marilyn Kennedy
Karolyn Senica, M.D.
Charlotte Warren
Fidelity Charitable
Gift Fund
Nestle Purina Petcare
Company
Donations
$500 – $999
Diane Cape
Mary Hudgins
Thrivent Financial
Jeffery Ball
Maria & Michael Lamb
Dick & Ginger Rush
Jessica Woodward
Dr. Kathleen Ritzmann
Standard Mutual
Insurance Co
Philip & Sandra Denotto
Michael Heddleston
& Nancy Carlson
James & Ann Barrett
Susan Boone
Linda & David Campbell
Randall & Katherine
Germeraad
Valerie Merrihew
Phillip Mueller
Jo Ann Niccolls
Anna Pearson
Patricia Phillips
Wendy Ratterree
J. William & Carole
Roberts
Sue Roderick
E. Cheryl Schnirring
Keith & Tracey Sculle
Mark & Erin Shiffer
Steven Strow
The Computer
Department Inc
James & Carolyn
Timberlake
Victoria Vincent
Frances Woodrum
Nan Wynn
Donations from September 16, 2015 —
February 15, 2016
Richard/Linda Zuhlke
F. Lucille Foster
Donations
$250 – $499
Robert Shutt
Stephanie Churchill
Mark Hanselman
Hope Presbyterian
Church
Bette Grayson
Benny & Linda Jones
Brian Schwartz
YourCause LLC
John Ringle & Elisa Hill
IEPA Christmas
Collection
Tom Ala
John & Sharen Bucari
Norma Duerr
F. Lucille Foster
Sandra Hinsey
Denis Kerasotes
Karen Pitts
Tina Schnake Brunk
Irene Schroder
Daniel & Nancy Schull
James & Gloria Spalding
Benita & Daniel Van Cleve
Richard & Lorine Wallin
Charmaine Black
Joseph Baldin
William Bentley
Judith Ciesler
Ronald & Barbara Coleman
Faye Cornog
Donna Cross
Sandra Easdale
Margie Higgason
Laura Huntley
Candice Kane
Ben Kervin
Annette Kramer
Richard & Colleen Langer
Tamara Lewis
Dennis, Diane &
Jessica McEvoy
Curt & Carolyn Neitzke
Traci & Gary Pezall
Karen Ryan-Bryant
Charles Schmitt
Ernest & Ruth Slottag
Harvey & Mary Beth
Stephens
Melissa Stutler
Ditmar & Juanita Walker
Dan & Janeen Way
Jerad Woosley
Jeffery Knous
MEMORIALSANDSPECIALNOTICES
Donations from November 16, 2015 — January 31, 2016
In memory
of Sarah Alblinger
Julia & Jeffrey
Mitchell, Sr.
In memory
of Laura Apke
Richard & Karen
Alexander
In memory
of Aunt Norma
Carol & William
Smock
In memory of
Dr. Richard Barton
Bernard & Margaret
Levy
In memory of
Carol Jean Tuecke Beck
Ameren Employees
In memory
of Nina Berry
Steven & Sheila
Rhodes
Marlisa A. Neilson
Darrell & Lynda
Adams
Barbara L.Sullivan
Bill See
Paul & Barbara
Sternitzke
Jeremy Flynn
Robb Brothers
Tim Brann Family
John Charles
Mary Ford
S. E. Hakes
Russell & Lila
McCulley
Mr. & Mrs. Gene
Klendworth
In memory of
Theresa Biesenthal
Sharon E. Sedlak
NALC Etta May
Johnston
Auxiliary 21
In memory of
Eleanor Bishop
Donna Jean Garman
Barbara & Lisa
Dirksen
Russell W. Kerr
Alice Christensen
Tom Payne
James & Nancy Schien
Kathryn A. Brown
In memory of
Susan Bliesner
Employees of Hanson
Material Service
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Joan Davis
Richard & Carmen
Wilshusen
Judy & Philip Ruenzi
Sherrie S. Bridge
Richard & Carolyn
Sloan
Howard & Lori
Zenner
Diane Dailey
In memory of
Jean Bhower
Barclays Haywards
Health Branch
In memory of
Jan White-Brady
Karli White
Katherine A.
Wooldridge
Logan L. McMinn
Frances &
Kenneth Hage
John & Nina Walthall
Andrew L. Hanson
Mona L. Colburn
Patti & Tom
McMurray
Jody Dunne Keefe
Katherine A.
Wooldridge
Richard & Evelyn
Taylor
In memory of
Cheryl Briggs
James & Michelle
Bertolino
Scott & Betsy Gubin
Linda Anderson
Patty Handy
Peggy Patty
Phyllis Lau
In memory of
Norma Jean Bromwell
Mrs. Judith L.
Anderson
In memory of
Virginia Calcara
Bill & Rose Ragland
In memory
of James Cary
Vivian Cary
In memory of
Floyd Castleman
John & Paula Maglich
Marjorie Hart
William & Marilyn
Gushes
Charles & Eleanor
Nelson
Christina Neely
Timothy Mottaz
In memory of
Ronnie &
Dustin Cowan
Emma Lou Roberts
In memory of
David Brent Dailey.
Jason & Angie Hall
Daniel J. Baker
Mary Maisenbacher
In memory of
Ruth Darush
Pamela Wright
Tricia Pineda
Carole Copi
Jill Swartz
Debbie O’Dell
Wendy DeMarco
In memory of
Pauline Derosa
Patricia Boehnke
In memory of
Mary Virginia Douglas
William F. Bretz
In memory of
Florence Dugan
Bruce &
Florence Bryant
In memory of
Ronald Earley
Joan Rothfuss
In memory of
Mark F. Franke
Carolyn Nelson
Rob Stephens
Dennis Miller
In memory of
Rhiannon Freitag
Patty Ingram
In memory of
Charles R. Gilbert.
Bunn-O-Matic
Corporation
Theatrical Stage
Employees
Local 138, IATSE
Vincent King
In memory of
Sam Giordano
Timothy McGlynn
Dana M.Whitten
Peggy & Michael
Hamlin
Robert & Rowena Vail
Brian & Marla Finch
Susan E. Kerouac
Gloria Stanfield
Patrick & Sarah
Regan
Martin & Susan Ryan
Create
a lasting
legacy of
your love
for cats
and dogs
Memorials — continued
Roberta L. Pickering
Shawn Craig-Shures
Linda Sacco
Pat Frueh
Lynda Patrick
Roger & Karen Wilton
Burt Hart
Diane M. Francis
Patricia M. Mayol
Joan M. Schleyhahn
Christopher & Sarah
Collins
Dana M.Whitten
Anne Francis
Jonathan S.Drukman
Richard & Rita
Holzmacher
Hummingbird Stables
Catherine A. Miller
Moushon
Ricky L. Moushon
David & Wanda Keil
Sally Jenkins
Lori Giordano
Nancy Curry
F. M. Parkin
In memory of
Jody EmersonGrimmett
Steve & Laura
Clevenger
Donald &
Gayle Highley
Howard & Frances
Emerson
George & Lucinda
Krebs
IEPA BOA DLC IT
William & Carla
Broderick
James & Sandra
Elliott
John & Marsha Miller
Janice & Stanley
Porter
Vanessa A. Myers
Randall & Connie
Speck
Robert Gordon
Thomas &
Kathryn Cox
Marine Bank
George & Jeanne
Hanson
Cathy L. Powell
Tim & Lisa
Donnie Jenkins
Kate Powell
Pam McCormick
Carol Crawford
Dorothy Patterson
Jackie Sims
Carla Jones
Gina Roccaforte
In memory of
Ruth Murphey Hansen
Diane M.Cape
In memory of
Robert Harlow
Mary Selinger
Susan LaTourelle
In memory
of Edna Hart
Bryon & Carla Hart
David &
Colleen Sokol
Douglas & Carolyn
Broadhead
Louis & Patricia
Kerhlikar
Kendra J. Kahl
Alice & Roger Bettis
Shirley & Henry
Morgan
Donald & Helen
Clark
Alice Zollinger
Beverly K.Britenstine
In memory of
Robert Helfert
Tom & Jeanne Handy
In memory of
Connie Sue Herndon
Chet & Shannon
Bandy
Donna & Robert
Castelli
In memory of
William Higgason
Margie A. Higgason
In memory of
Shirley Hoskins
Sheila Jean Messinger
In memory
of Kevin Hyatt
Deana Corbin
Jay & Stephanie
McCutcheon
Diane M.Cape
Richard &
Virginia Rush
In memory of
Loyd L. Jones
Bill & Terese Fox
Judy & Danny
Griffith
Bob & Lou Spengel
Sandra Mosby
Lisa Mosby
Murray Reynolds
In memory of
Corinne D. Kraft
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel
McDonald
Jackie Blair
Lois Emme
Roxanne Barnes
In memory of Bill Lane
Judy Reeves
Marilyn Lane
In memory of
Daniel S. Malensky
Melanie & Judy
Patton
Charlene M.
Malensky
Phillip & Debbie Cox
In memory of
Norma J. Maskey
Ralph & Carol
Osterman
Betty L. Freeman
Chris & Brett Ahring
Bob & Kay Lynn
Caldieraro
In memory of
Nicole Maxey
Cary & Mary Lang
In memory of
Gloria McClure
Russell & Sharon
Saputo
In memory of
Christine Moore
Brenda M. Anderson
In memory of
Maggie Mucciante.
Illinois Commerce
Commission
Abbas Zolghadr
In memory of
Sarah K. Murphy
Dick & Melissa Eskew
Jerry & Carole Kessler
Jim & Mary Reynolds
Joe & Mary Pionfetti
In memory
of Sandie Neu
Richard & Carolyn
Berning
In memory of Eva
Kazakevicius-Pellizzari
Sabina C. Jennings
In memory
of Frank Perkins
Martin & Ann Spitz
In memory of
Charleen Petrella
Richard & Sherrell
Petrella
In memory
of Roger Reese
Becky J. Reese
In memory
of George Roberts
Emma Lou Roberts
In memory of
Norma J. Rogow
Roger & Norma
Gordon
In memory of
Arthur “Reggie” Rouse
Rosemary Branham
In memory of
Vincent Scarmozza
Eileen & Allan Solek
In memory
Laura Schultz
Rosemary Branham
In memory
of Lee Shryock
Coleen Pinto
In memory
of Roger Sinnott
Raymond &
Frances Myers
Jack Peterson
Cassandra Grubb
David & Mary
Herren
In memory of Elza
Make a
planned
gift to the
Animal
Protective
League
Your planned gift is a promise to help the most vulnerable cats
and dogs. Ones that have been abandoned, neglected, and abused . . .
are sick and injured . . . or surrendered to animal-control
facilities where they may face euthanasia.
Your support will help ensure that funds will be available
in the future to ensure the welfare of cats and dogs.
Give the gift of life and love to the neediest of cats and dogs
in the following ways:
Make an estate gift—either a specific dollar amount
or a percentage of your estate—to APL.
Designate APL as the beneficiary of an insurance
policy, annuity, trust, or retirement plan assets.
Talk to us about defining your legacy of love for animals, and
then consult an attorney or financial planner for guidance in making
a planned gift. For additional information,
contact Evelyn Taylor at etaylor@apl-shelter.org,
or by phone at 217.685.1610.
“Rusty” Smith
Gregory & Mary Curl
In memory
of Sue South
Marilyn L. Brower
Berny A. Byerly
In memory
of Frances Stasukinas
Marsha Kent
In memory of
Louisa Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. James
Sullivan
In memory of Mary
Catherine Theobald
R. Duane Theobald
In memory of
Albert Traeger
David & Patricia
Hart
In memory of
Justine O. Underhill
Maurice Dewimille
In memory
of Hal Walden
Betty & Stephen
Walden
In memory
Nancy Ward
Robert Norton
In memory
of Betty Werner
Julie G. James
In memory of Kenneth
Dale Whitlock
John & Katherine
Marinelli
Lyda & Bobby Mitts
Margarito & Ellen
Farias
Warren Atherton
Todd & Joan
Anderson
Marilyn Long
Maureen Macy Lober
In memory of
Eleanora Yuskavich
Jim & Karen Watts
Beverly Collins
Sandra Ann Baksys
Patricia Towner
Mary Ann Wycoff
In memory of
Jeremy Young
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Larry & Mary
Beth Young
In memory
of Kathy Zeman
Ellen Bruce &
Joe Rupuch
In memory of
Elizabeth Zrillic
Bonnie Geyston
Janet Zibuis
PET MEMORIALS
In memory of Stormy,
beloved pet of Wilma
& Quentin Pletsch
Charlotte &
Dale Smith
In memory of
beloved pet Minnie
Timothy & Joy Fox
In loving memory of
my little Yorkie Bitsy.
You were always at my
side and now you are
always in my heart
Deirdre Caruso
Continued on page 16
Memorials — continued
In memory of Baski,
joyful, beloved Great
Pyrenees of Liane
& Steven Todd
Edith & Diane
Cape
In memory of
Bonnie, precious
black Lab of Marty
& Mike Sanders
Kathy Ray
In memory of beloved
pet Cyclone
Kenneth Hammond
In memory of our
beloved dog Baxter
Alanna & Hannah
Curtner
In memory of our
beloved cat Banessa
Jean Moser &
Michael
Comerford
In memory of Eric
Bornstein’s beloved
golden retriever A.J.
Barbara Bornstein
In memory of John
Gusick’s beloved
dog Bill
Laura Williams
In memory of
Orioles, Mack & all
of our angels
Mary Lynn Egizii
pets Oriele & Lucky
Tyrone
Trish Cunningham
pets Ben & Hayley
Bob & Bonnye Locke
beagle Tyke
Dan & Ann Vaughn
In memory of
beloved Sadie
Joanne L. Wood
In memory of our
beloved beagle Betsy
John Allen & Patti
Hodges
pets Shadow & Baby
Christine Magallon
In memory of Chance
our beloved
akita/shepherd mix
who forever left his
paw print on my
heart
Anita Meredith
In memory of Hal
Walden’s beloved
dog Scruffy
Betty & Stephen
Walden
In memory of
beloved Sassi
Marian & Robert
Tomlinson
pets Sean, Luke,
Scooter, Muggsy,
& Arnie
Jim & Kim
Rusciolelli
In memory of
beloved pet Gracie
Donna & Joseph
Fleischli
stray cats Harry Rex,
Count, Dapper Dan,
Sir Francis Drake, &
Sweet Robin, and in
support of APL’s work
in caring for stray cats
Richard Schachtsiek
kitty Dakota
Leinberger
Sundra Clark
pets Boris, Noodle,
Muffin, Rex, Little
One, Newton, Lady,
B.B., Buddy, Spam,
Carly, & Gretchen
Ronald Goldman
In memory of
beloved pet Grey
Ron & Cheryl
Richardson
In memory of our
wonderful cat Sunny
John R. Keith
pet Moses
Gerald J. Dalsin
pets Sasha, Tuxedo,
& Magic
Carolyn Broughton
pet Mario
Brenda Carmody
Price &
Jeffrey Price
pets Caramel, Liemi,
& Mocha
Lisa & Gordon
Cleeton
pets Parker & Lucy
Reagan Weichold
dogs Mollie, Mattie,
& Guido
Mike & Tracy
Scaduto
dog Duke
Mary Vaughn
In memory of my
beloved kitty Smokey
Joan Hahn
In memory of Shelby
Harbison’s beloved
pet Lady Belle
Barbara Mehlenbeck
Evelyn & Richard
Taylor
In memory of Susan
Boone’s beloved
pet Tessa
Terry & Mary
Theyssen
pets Puggins, Tommy,
Samantha, Teggie,
Katie, Cricket,
Cassandra, Mitshie,
& Blackie
Jean Washburn
In memory of
Elizabeth McDonald’s
beloved, wonderful
black Lab Buehrle
Woodward &
Associates, Inc.
coworkers
In memory of
our three beloved
standard poodles
Wilma & Quentin
Pletsch
In memory of my
foster kitty Bunny
and my dog Maple
Rose Russell
In memory of Francis
the dog whom I loved
and who loved me
Pat Hembd
pet Cookie
Jo Feller
In memory of
Charlie Williams
and his beloved pets
Eldon & Sharon
Williams
In memory of Wally
& Brynn Henderson’s
beloved pet Monroe
Kay Smith
In memory of Heidi,
beloved dog of Stan
& Kay Morris and
companion to Rachel
Christie Hovey
In memory of Roscoe,
beloved dog of Kenny,
Angie, Aiden, Olivia,
& Avery Musick
Christie Hovey
In memory of
beloved pet Costello
Kara Helton
In memory of Ellie,
sweet little girl dachshund of Dan &
Carolyn Dungan
Randy & Kathy
Germeraad
In memory of my
beloved cat Abby
Emily Loftus
SPECIAL NOTICES
In honor of my parents, Ron & Susan
Krause, at Christmas
Brian Krause
In honor of my niece,
Lindsey Sommer,
and in lieu of a
Christmas gift
Carol Bean
In honor of Hannah
Poppenhouse’s recent
birthday
Yock H. Tan
Maurice Dewimille
In honor of Virgil &
Marguerute Turk on
their recent 65th
wedding anniversary
Brian & Sharon
Turk
In honor of Ellery’s
4th birthday
Jacob & Amber
Hurwitz
For all my
foster kittens
Stephanie Dillon
Merry Christmas
to my niece and her
husband, Autumn
& Greg Moses
Cathy Wilson
In honor of my sister,
Autumn Moses, who
does so much to
help animals!
Merry Christmas
Kendi Onnen
In lieu of Christmas
gifts for Autumn &
Greg Moses. Autumn
gives a lot of time
to saving animals
Ken & Chris Onnen
In honor of my four
rescue animals, two
of whom came
from APL
Kim Dykstra
In honor of Toby
John & Missy Iocca
In honor of Mark
& Elizabeth Littrel
Reagan Weichold
In honor of
Sandy Rychel
Pat Bensken
In honor of Mrs.
Walter Brissenden
Michael &
Susan Shaw
In honor of
APL volunteer
Angie Crespi
Carolyn Breakville
Bill & Mary
Daugherty
In honor of
Mary West and
Jean Northrup
Katherine McGuire
In honor of
Sondra J. Narmont
in recognition and
celebration of the
Christmas season
William J. Nicholls
In honor of friends
who are/were
animal lovers
Kathryn McGown
In honor of
Take your aluminum cans, scrap
aluminum, brass, copper, and
old radiators to:
Lake Area Recycling
2742 South 6th Street
all animals
Barbara Bartnick
In lieu of a Christmas
gift for Lynn Puls
Jan Egizii
In honor of
Andi Steingrube
Mary L. Cooper
In honor of Rita
& Jim Doerfler
Michael &
Rebecca Doerfler
In honor of
Kim Rusciolelli
for Christmas
Bill & Cynthia Lash
In honor of Keegan,
my most beloved
friend who was
adopted from APL
in October 2007
Nancy J. Neal
In honor of our
beloved pups
Steve & Daisy
Brian & Adrienne
Murphy
gift to Janice Nobbe
Jim Bickhaus
gift to Jim Bickhaus
Janice Nobbe
In honor of
Matthew Lucas
Linda Post-Lucas
In honor of Sydney
Jones’ second birthday
Brian & Kristi Jones
In honor of Emmy,
adopted/rescued
two years ago
Sheryl & Albert
Stevens
In honor of Lilly
“Pearl” Barrett,
adopted in February
2015 from APL
Linda Barrett
In honor of
M. & Ron Dickerson
Judy & Bob Booth
In honor of Monica
& Andy Dickerson
Judy & Bob Booth
After your recyclables are
weighed, take the slip to the
window. Tell them you
are donating your earnings
to APL.
Springfield
Recycle and
Support APL
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Your recyclables help APL care for dogs like Braxton,
a five-year-old, 29-pound Beagle mix. Meet him at
the shelter any day from noon to 5 p.m.
Thanks!
New & improved
Visit APL’s Purrs & Grrs
By Diane Cape
Y
ou think of APL as a place to come to see
wonderful animals. That it is, but there is more.
APL’s new and improved shop, Purrs & Grrs, has
moved to a convenient, first-floor location in the shelter for easier accessibility and more room to display
our great merchandise. Treat yourself to a wide selection of pet-related supplies and gifts, all reasonably
priced. And the profits go to APL’s animals.
The store features a variety of dog and cat toys, cat
trees, collars and leashes, bowls, and more. For the
human animal, we have a great selection of APL
shirts, which no stylish animal person can be without.
Soon you will be able to purchase Purina food and
litter in our store.
Be sure to check out the Lupine brand collars
and leashes. These sturdy, attractive products are
guaranteed for life. I can tell you from personal
experience that this company
stands behind its promise. I
bought a Lupine leash, which, in
spite of my best efforts to protect
it, my puppy promptly damaged
by chewing. Feeling a bit
sheepish, I contacted the Lupine
people. They were pleasant,
helpful, and immediately
replaced the damaged leash.
There is something for everyone. We’re always
getting new and unique items, so visit often. The next
time you are in need of supplies for your dogs and cats,
puppies and kittens, if you need a gift for a special animal or person, or if you just want to treat yourself to
browsing in a fun and practical little store for animals,
head to Purrs & Grrs.
Check out the
new and
improved Purrs
& Grrs shop on
the first floor of
APL’s shelter.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Fundraising for APL at Pizza Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 24, 2016
Upscale Collectible Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 8 – 9, 2016
Free Feral Cat Spay/Neuter month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2016
with PetSmart Charities
Dine-in Donation Week at Chili’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11 – 17, 2016
Ani-MALL Pet Expo & Mega Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23, 2016
Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair Grounds
Putts for Mutts at Knight’s Action Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18, 2016
Want to volunteer?
Attend an orientation
Volunteer opportunities include dog walking, cleaning, cat & dog
socialization, pet therapy visits, humane education, adoption events,
fundraising, and much more!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to volunteer without
a parent or legal guardian, and all minors must be accompanied by
a parent/guardian to orientations and trainings.
Each session lasts approximately one hour, and pre-registration is
required. Please register by calling APL (217.544.7387) or by emailing
volunteer@apl-shelter.org. Orientations are located at the shelter,
1001 Taintor Road, Springfield.
If you have questions, please contact volunteer coordinator Caitlin
Loving at 217.544.7387 ext. 227 or at volunteer@apl-shelter.org.
UPCOMING
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION DATES
Date
Time
March 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
March 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
March 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
March 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
March 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
April 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
April 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
April 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
April 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
May 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m.
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Show us your PAWs!
Make a planned automatic monthly donation to APL
Y
ou’ve done this before: Set aside an envelope to make a donation only to misplace it—or since most of us have pets—only
to have the cat or dog mangle it. Forget that! Now you can donate
to APL with a Planned Automatic Withdrawal (PAW) from your
checking account or an automatic charge to your credit card.
It’s an easy way to donate to APL, and both you and our animals benefit. Automatic donations allow you to incorporate your
tax-deductible giving into your monthly budget. And you can
choose what date each month that the donation is withdrawn from
your checking account. Credit card donations are processed by APL
in the last half of each month.
How does APL benefit? First, monthly donations provide a
steady source of income that we can count on to help us care for cats
and dogs. Second, it’s more efficient; after APL processes the initial
transaction, little staff time is needed to continue the deductions.
Should you wish to discontinue the automatic donation, just contact APL.
It’s easy to get started with APL’s monthly donation program.
Just copy or clip the form below, complete it, and send it to APL.
We’ll do the rest!
4Yes! I want to donate to APL using automatic withdrawal
n
Please clip or copy this form and return it to address on this form.
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________
City ______________________________________ State __________________ Zip ____________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________________________________
n Please make a monthly deduction from my checking account
n $100 n $50 n $25 n $10 n Other______ (please, not less than $5)
On the n 1st n 10th n 25th of each month
Return to:
Animal Protective League
Attn: Deana Corbin
1001 Taintor Road
Springfield, IL 62702-1766
n I am enclosing a blank check marked VOID. APL cannot process
your donation without it.
Signature __________________________________________________
n Please make a monthly charge to my credit card
n $100 n $50 n $25 n $10 n Other______ (please, not less than $5)
Name on card ______________________________________________
n Visa n Discover n MasterCard n Exp. Date ______
Card number _______________________________________________
Security code (3-digit code on back of card) ___________
Thanks to our monthly donors!
Janet & Doug Bailey
Laura Bartman
Sheldon Bathurst
Philip & Mary Beers
Paul Bellettini
Charmaine Black
Pam Bollinger
Teresa Brake
John & Marsha
Brockhouse
Peter & Rita Burge
Helen Calmes
Bonnie Chandler
Grace Cheng &
Alexander Brown
Susan Clark
Ginny Conlee
Deborah Connelly
Sharon Craig
Diana Curren
Barbara & Charles Cycholl
DME Springfield
Debby & George Davis
Philip Denotto
James Donkin
Virginia Dow-Stewardson
Norma Jean Duerr
Pamela Earleywine
Marilyn Earleywine
Gary Eddington
Ladonna Edgecomb
Tina Elliot
Darrell Elliott
Leasa Ewing
Lynn Fleckenstein
F. Lucille Foster
Mary Freml
Carol Fulk
Ted Galassi
Cindy Gebhards
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Signature _________________________________________
On February 15, 2016
David Gebhardt
Alexander Gee
Shari Goodfield
Nancy Gottfried
Kathryn Harris
Diana Hathhorn
Brian Heatherton
J Michael Heddleston
& Nancy Carlson
Jenny Heisel
Lydia Dailey Hicks
Dave & Deb Hill
Sandra Hinsey
Edward Hoffman
Jeanette Holmberg
Mary Hudgins
Bob & Lynda Jones
Sally & Doug Keenan
Ronee & John Kennedy
Kathleen Kenyon
Linda Koeberlein
Paul Kotcher
Tamy J Kuzel
Cynde Labonte
Wanda Lambert
Carol Lange
Stacy Larson
Laurel Leuenberger
Gwen Lewis
Diane Lueders
Gregory Manfroi
Patty Marcolini
Charles Matoesian
Kathleen McDonald
Anna McMakin
Paul Miedema
Nancy Miles
Edward O’Brien
Virginia Ormsby
Suzanne Pettyjohn
Karen Pitts
Tom & Brenda Poston
Gary Reinbold
Tad Rice
Robert & Rachel Richards
Erica Riplinger
Sara Ross
Lynne Rynders
Veronica Sanderson
Kim Schmidt
Irene Schroder
Nancy Schull
Brian Schwartz
Kathryn Seymore
Myra Sharp
Robert Silverman
J. EdwardSimpson
Diana Smith
Donna Smith
Gloria & James Spalding
Deborah Stahl
Wayne Stapleton
Terry Theyssen
Suzanne Traylor
Daniel & Benita
Van Cleve
Ross & Carey Walden
Richard Wallin
Julie Wargo
Reign & Wanda
Weatherford
Tara Weidhuner
Sandy Wemple
Mark Wetherell
Cindy Whitson
Jane Williams
Frederick & Shirley
Wilson
Larry & Robin Yoggerst
Animal poison assistance hotline available 24/7
T
he American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has operated an
Animal Poison Control Center since 1978. It began
as an animal poison hotline at the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois (U
of I). In 1996 ASPCA acquired the Center from the
U of I. Today if your pet accidentally ingests a potentially toxic substance, help is as close as your phone.
Join a special
group of donors:
Be a Pen Pal
J
oin the special group of donors whose gifts are
recognized with a custom-printed nameplate or
plaque that is displayed in the shelter for one year.
As a Pen Pal, you can direct your donation to be
used as a sponsor for a room ($1,000), a dog kennel
($250), or a cat cage or outdoor dog run ($100). The
nameplate or plaque that is engraved for each donation
can be used to identify the donor or to recognize a special person or animal.
Join this special group of donors by sending a check
with a note telling us whether you wish to sponsor a
room, a dog, or a cat. We’ll send you a photo of your personalized plate when it's installed.
Pen Pal donations are tax-deductible, and donors
will be recognized in this newsletter.
Contact Evelyn Taylor (etaylor1@apl-shelter.org or
217.685.1610) if you have questions. Send checks to
APL, Attn: Pen Pals, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL
62702.
Current Room Sponsors
Through January 31, 2016
Jo Alessandrini
F. Lucille Foster
Chuck Novak & Peggy Weymouth
ASPCA Poison Control Center
888.426.4435
Call for immediate assistance, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Current Cage Sponsors
Through January 31, 2016
Laura Bartman
In memory of beloved dog Allie Bevill
Scottie & Diane Bevill
In memory of Robert Patrick Burris
Steve & Carol Callarman, Jack & Amy Calvin,
Rojean Claycomb, John & Becky Glazier, Jim &
Brenda Howard, Roger & Denise Kendall, Mike
& Andrea Nutt, Mike & Mary Ellen Petrosky,
Barbara Ann Siliskie, Bob & Jennifer Staley
Leah Baughman
Barbara Gramlich
In memory of
Kevin Hyatt
Volunteers of
Illinois Humane
In honor of
Kevin & Karen Kunz
Terry & Mary Theyssen
Lance & Amie Loman
In memory of Bunny
Rose Russell
Frank Satlar
Dana Shanholtzer/Midwest
DNA & Drug Testing
Pen Pal donations provide important support
Tina M. Schnake Brunk
for older dogs like Bonsai and senior cats like
Imogene "Jeff" Hall
Buttercup, who typically stay in our shelter
longer than younger ones before finding
Ron & Peggy Dean
permanent homes.
BONSAI
BUTTERCUP
I want to help APL cats and dogs by donating:
n $100 for cat cage
n $100 for outside dog kennel
n $250 for inside dog kennel
n $1,000 for room sponsorship
Name as it should appear on the nameplate (please print)
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Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 944
Springfield IL
1001 Taintor Road • Springfield IL 62702-1766
SHELTER HOURS
Noon to 5 p.m. every day
of the week
SHELTER PHONE: 217.544.7387
APL WEB SITE:
www.apl-shelter.org
APL SHELTER EMAIL ADDRESS
admin@apl-shelter.org
AVAILABLEFORADOPTION
MARSEILLE Like many
cats who arrive at APL, Marseille
came to us with kittens—seven of
them! She raised her kittens and saw
them off to wonderful new homes.
Now this lovely, friendly, and affectionate gal is ready for a home of
her own.
CABBAGE A friendly three-
year-old cat with a beautiful coat,
Cabbage is a quiet, laid-back gal who
would love to spend some one-on-one
time with you. Expect her to seek affection by rubbing her head on your hand
before rolling over for some chin
scratches and petting. What a great
companion she will make!
NALA If you want only one
cat, Nala is the one for you. Always
ready to climb into a friendly lap,
she will keep you company when
you are reading, watching television, or just enjoying a rest. Just
four years old, Nala is healthy and
happy and living with FIV, an
immune deficiency virus that will
require her owners to be a bit more
vigilant about her health.
WILSON This ruggedly hand-
some five-year-old, 72-pound pit bull
mix would love to be someone’s one
and only pet. He’s energetic and headstrong, so he’ll need an owner who is
firm and consistent. In return for
your efforts you will get a loyal buddy
who loves to walk and run, followed
by a good snuggle.
MOCHAThis aptly named five-
year-old chocolate Lab mix is active and
energetic. She loves teenagers and
adults, especially ones she’s had a
chance to get comfortable with,
although she’s not fond of other dogs.
She’d love to accompany you on walks
and hikes.
GUS
This big guy—a two-yearold, 76-pound Lab mix—is so
friendly that it takes some people
aback. He will play fetch and tugof-war until the cows come home,
so if you want an occasional rest
you’ll need to work on his training.
Your reward: a canine companion
who is up for anything.
Check out these great cats and dogs—and lots of others—any afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. at APL’s shelter,
1001 Taintor Road, north of the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

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