Friday, July 18th at 5pm Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute

Summer Issue - Published Quarterly
Vol. 31 No. 2
What’s Inside:
Summer 2014
Page
Items You Can Bid on
at the Auction..............................2
How You Can Help....................3
Upcoming Events.......................4
What Have We Been Up To......5
ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K
Challenge.....................................6
Last Stop In Forever
Homes..........................................7
Volunteer Corner........................8
Would You Like to Volunteer
at SpokAnimal?.......................8-9
Wrigley Writes..........................10
Stanley Speaks.......................... 11
Happy Tails............................... 11
Purrs, Licks & Tailwags...........12
From the Executive
Director......................................12
Thank You Pet Sponsors..........13
In Loving Memory and
Honoring Tributes....................14
Share a Special
Honorarium..............................14
Dorothy Clark Animal
Center.........................................15
Friday, July 18th at 5pm
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute
$80 Individual / $150 Couple / $600 Table of Eight
Four-course plated meal from Feast Catering
50/50 Raffle • Wall of Wine
Dessert Dash • Live Music
Silent and Live Auctions
Spend a summer evening sipping
champagne and mingling with other
SpokAnimal supporters at the first annual SpokAnimal Wags to Riches Benefit Auction, July 18, on the beautiful
campus of Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute next to Spokane Falls Community College. On a bluff overlooking the
Spokane River, you will be treated to
live music, passed appetizers, a selection of wonderful silent auction items,
and the chance to try your luck at the
Wall of Wine and 50/50 raffle beginning at 5pm.
At 6:30pm, guests will sit down for
an amazing four-course meal prepared
by Sylvia Fountaine from Feast Catering featuring fresh summer ingredients,
along with a selection of wine. Shortly
before 7pm, a short video presentation
will kick off the exciting live auction
featuring Auctioneer Kip Toner where
you will have the chance to raise your
paddle for some outstanding trips, experience packages, and unique itemsall to benefit SpokAnimal.
To add your name to the invitation
list or to purchase a seat, please contact
Shelley Sharp, director of development,
at 534-8133, ext. 209. We are also looking for all kinds of items and services
that could help us to raise money, as
well as businesses to become Wags to
Riches sponsors for a variety of benefits.
If you would like the chance to participate in the bidding, but won’t be able
to attend, please call Executive Director
Gail Mackie at extension 202 to make
arrangements. We hope that this gala
fundraiser becomes a mainstay in the
SpokAnimal annual event lineup.
See page 2 for more information
Just Some of the Items You Can Bid on at
the SpokAnimal Auction
Board of Directors
Pres: Cynthia Schwartz
Vice President: Molly Lundberg
Treas: Barbara Grant
Secretary: Angela Scheres
Terri Atkinson
Christel Carlson
Suzy Dix
Kathy Hull
Carmen Murphy
• Vino! Wine Shop private tasting for 10
• Total Wine and More Tasting Package
• Mike Modano Signed Minnesota North
Stars Hockey Jersey
Friends of SpokAnimal
Terryl Black
Sam Evans
Frank Harrison Kim Kamel
Regina Winkler
Location:
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
710 N. Napa • Spokane, WA 99202
• Tour of the KREM TV studios and pizza party with Tom Sherry
Phone:
(509) 534-8133 • Fax: (509) 535-9630
Clinic: (509) 534-4253
Website:
• One week all inclusive African
Photo Safari!
http://www.spokanimal.org
Shelter Hours:
11AM-6:00PM ~ Mon-Fri
Noon-4PM ~ Sat-Sun
Veterinary Clinic:
Vaccinations, microchips and
well-care exams.
Sterilization by appointment.
Walk-in Clinic Hours:
9:00AM-5:00PM ~ Monday
9:00AM-5:00PM ~ Tue.
9:00AM-5:00PM ~ Wed.
2:30-4:30PM ~ Thurs.
2:30-4:30PM ~ Friday
~ OUR MISSION ~
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. is pas-
sionately dedicated to the placement, protection and health of
animals through legislation,
education and programs for pets
and their people.
• Private pig roast for 50
• Private dinner for eight prepared by owner and chef of Wild Sage
• Moses Lake Fly Fishing Trip
Come See Us Online!
We’re on Facebook! Stay up to
date with all things SpokAnimal and
talk to us! Our Companion Animal
News quarterly newsletter is available
for download on our website at www.
spokanimal.org. We hope you will
share your paper copy with another
animal lover when you have finished
reading it - reduce, re-use, recycle! For
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an up-to-the-minute update, we also
put out a regular e-letter. If you would
like to join our email list, you can submit your email address on our website,
or email miracles@spokanimal.org to
be included.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
SpokAnimal is a non-profit and tax-exempt organization.
All contributions, donations and gifts are tax-deductible.
Constant Companion
Monthly Donations Reduce Costs and Help
Save Even More Lives!
Your monthly donation to SpokAnimal is immediately put to use saving lives and helping animals in need.
Recurring contributions to our 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization are used to
provide food, medical assistance, and
shelter for pets in our care. The funds
also help us to support and spearhead
programs dedicated to ending pet
homelessness including the Crusin’
Critter Transfer Program, Prison Pups,
foster families, pet food bank, therapy
programs, and more.
A small gift each month helps SpokAnimal spend more money on saving
animal’s lives and less on administrative costs. It is an easy and affordable
way for you to make a greater impact
and have your donation go farther to
save even more lives.
Monthly gifts provide SpokAnimal
with:
• A steady and predictable source of
income
• Income acquired at substantially
lower administrative costs than other
fundraising methods
• Funds to sustain and expand our
adoption service, health clinic services, and outreach programs
Please consider becoming a monthly sustainer today. Call the SpokAnimal
Business Office to set up your recurring
monthly payment today at (509) 5348133, ext. 211.
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Our Transporters Need:
• Gas cards & food/restaurant
cards from various chains for
our transports
Our Foster Animals Need:
• Purina kitten/puppy food, hard
and soft
• Litter pans
• Litter scoopers
• Food bowls (double sided)
• Kitten nursing bottles
• Large dog crates
• Dog toys
• Dog Kongs and Kong filler
• Cat toys
The Development Office Needs:
• Tall file cabinet
Upcoming Events
Canines vs. Cancer
Greyhound Park, Post Falls, Id
Saturday, July 19th from 10am-4pm
SpokAnimal will have pets for
adoption and information about our
services at its on-site clinic, the Dorothy
Clark Animal Center.
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay Race
Adoption Event
Millwood Daze
August 23, 2014
SpokAnimal will be participating in
all of the fun of Millwood Daze including the parade, 5K Run/Walk, and with
a booth of cats and dogs for adoption.
Doggie Dips
Spokane’s Public Pools Go to the Dogs
Check Point 6: Sontag Park,
Nine Mile Falls, WA
August 15, 2014, 9am-1pm.
Join SpokAnimal Lifesaver volunteers and adoptable pets, who will be
out in force to route on our namesake
team, the SpokAnimal Print Pants, in
this two day race between Spokane and
Sandpoint, Idaho.
Macy’s Shop for a Cause
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Saturday, August 22, is the last day
for swimmers in Spokane City pools.
Before the water is emptied and the
pools are readied for winter, Spokane
Parks and Recreation allows four of
them to go to the dogs! Beginning Sunday, August 23, at Comstock Pool, pet
owners can bring their pooches to dive,
swim, and frolic with other canine water enthusiasts in the 4th Annual Doggie Dips to benefit SpokAnimal and the
Spokane Parks and Rec Foundation.
For $10, dogs can spend time lounging around or in the pool playing fetch
or doing laps. For the past three years
SpokAnimal has used the funds raised
from the popular event to help maintain and enhance its Dog Park at High
Bridge. This year, the Doggie Dips fall
within SpokAnimal’s participation in
the ASPCA Rachael Ray 100K Challenge
and there will be special games, photos,
and prizes incorporating the SpokAnimal Lifesaver Challenge theme.
Dog owners may pre-register for
the Doggie Dips through Parks and Rec
or pay $10 at the pool, the day of each
event. Well-mannered dogs must be attended to by an owner and have proof
with them of an up-to-date rabies vaccination. More information at:
Doggie Dip
Su 8/24 3-5 PM
Comstock
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8/25 5-7 PM
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8/26 5-7 PM
Hillyard
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8/27 5-7 PM A.M. Cannon
In-Shelter Rachael Ray 100K
Challenge Wrap-Up Party
SpokAnimal, 710 North Napa,
Spokane, WA 99202
Saturday, August 30, 2014,
12pm to 4pm
SpokAnimal´s participation in the
national challenge celebrates its final
days with games, cake, and bows and
ribbons to “wrap-up” your new pet to
take them home.
Stop by SpokAnimal´s shelter and
vet clinic to pick up your $5 voucher
and 25 percent off coupon to use on August 23 during this nationwide annual
sales event. SpokAnimal retains the
proceeds from the sale of the coupons.
Be sure to mark your calendars with
these important dates!
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What Have We Been Up To?
Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, April 11, over 100 dog
owners and even more dogs joined in
the fun of SpokAnimal’s second annual Easter Egg Hunt for dogs to benefit
the Dog Park at High Bridge. Hunters
were treated to hundreds of plastic eggs
filled with dog treats and egg-stra special prizes. The Easter Bunny made an
appearance to have his picture snapped
with his canine admirers and kids’
games were held in the small dog park.
Gypsy
SpokAnimal supporters spent an
evening at the Civic Theatre on May 28
for a special performance of the Broadway musical, Gypsy. Pictured are SpokAnimal Executive Director Gail Mackie
with her daughter Cyra and board
member Dr. Christel Carlson with her
father, Bob.
Rachael Ray Kick Off
The Rachael Ray 100K Kick Off
was in full effect on June 1 as dozens of
SpokAnimal volunteers with adoptable
pets took over the parking area of The
Country Store on East Sprague. The
weekend was a great success with over
60 cats and dogs finding their new forever families. See pictures on page 6.
Pride Parade Marchers
Gail and Family at Gypsy.
SpokAnimal volunteers showed
“Pride in their Pets” at the Pride Parade
in downtown Spokane on June 14 . Donning their special edition SpokAnimal
Lifesaver t-shirts for the first time, the
group walked in solidarity against oppression for all people and their pets!
Happy Time Pool Tournament
Iggy with the easter bunny
Yard Sale!
SpokAnimal raised close to $4,000
to help our shelter pets over the weekend of May 17 and 18, as the shelter
held their first benefit Yard Sale of the
year. Because of its success, additional
yard sales may be added to this year’s
calendar of events. Stay tuned!
June 1 also started a long-term collaboration between SpokAnimal and
Meals on Wheels of Downtown Spokane. The two non-profits hosted a pool
tournament and pet food drive at Happy Time Bar and Grill to great success.
Over 1,000 pounds of food and hundreds of dollars were raised to help the
pet food banks of both organizations.
Pictured is SpokAnimal volunteer,
Oceana, with some of the donations.
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If these activities
look like fun,
please consider
volunteering to help
at a future event.
See the list of upcoming
events on page 4 and
contact Christy Kruse at
volunteers@spokanimal.org
if you are interested in
participating.
ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge
June 1st - August 31st
SpokAnimal is competing with 49
other shelters across the country for a
chance at more than $125,000- including the grand prize of $100,000. The
2014 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition to
find homes for more animals than ever
before. SpokAnimal 100K Challenge
events can be found on the national
100K website: http://challenge.aspcapro.org/shelter/SpokAnimal%20
C.A.R.E./events.
The staff and volunteers of SpokAnimal have taken on a 100K Challenge
theme of “SpokAnimal Lifesavers.”
Watch for them around the area in their
red lifeguard themed t-shirts and colorful vinyl Lifesaver-colored wristbands.
Every family member who adopts a pet
from SpokAnimal this summer will receive a wristband and also have their
photos posted to the Rachael Ray 100K
national challenge website.
During the Challenge months of
June, July, and August, SpokAnimal is
tasked with finding homes for almost
1,200 pets in order to qualify to win the
$100,000 grand prize and beat their 49
competitors from across the nation. A
full schedule of summer outreach and
adoption events are scheduled to help
us find homes for as many pets as we
can!
In addition to the grand prize of
$100,000, SpokAnimal is also competing for a $25,000 Community Engagement prize and is reaching out to individuals, businesses, clubs, churches,
youth groups, and anyone who wants
to get involved in raising money, adopting pets, and helping the shelter this
summer. There are unlimited ways that
groups can help bring awareness to
SpokAnimal and the Rachael Ray 100K
Challenge. To find out more, call Emily
at SpokAnimal at 534-8133 x 216.
We had a successful Rachael Ray 100K Kick Off Event on June 1st adopting out over 50 dogs and cats.
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Last Stop In Forever Homes
Many of the animals that come to us via our partner
shelters and rescues have had not one or two, but
some have lost several homes. This is why it is so
important to not just make an adoption, but a great
match with the right home.
It’s not enough to just get animals out of the shelter; it’s not about calculating numbers in a spreadsheet at the end of the month. We’re celebrating
pets starting new adventures with great people who
will love them for the rest of their lives!
We hope the wonderful families shown here will be
these animals “last stop” and forever homes.
These are just a few of the animals who got a second chance, thanks to our staff, volunteers, sponsors, contributors, and YOU!
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Volunteer Corner
Volunteer “Family” of the Quarter
The last few months have been very busy here in the volunteer corner. We have had quite a few more events than this
time last year, all of which have been a big success. Chances
are if you attended any of these, you probably ran into the
Dalton family. That is why they are our wonderful “Volunteer Family of the Quarter!”
Cynthia and Kennedy started volunteering with us last
year, as Kennedy is planning on becoming a veterinarian
and loves to work with animals. Within a few months, her
brother and sister, Tim and Brooklyn, both started volunteering and really enjoy it. The last one to join our volunteer corps
is Keith, their dad, (if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em)! Now they
all volunteer with us here at the shelter, at Outreach events,
and also Petco and PetSmart. We are lucky to have them! In
the last three months alone they have contributed a cumulative 200 plus hours to SpokAnimal! Thank you, Dalton family,
you are awesome!
If you and your family are interested in doing some giving back this summer, please contact Christy Kruse at volunteers@spokanimal.org.
Would You Like to Volunteer at SpokAnimal?
Summer is here (Whoo-Hoo!) and
with it came the Rachael Ray Challenge (more Whoo-Hoo‘s!) This means
a busy, busy next few months filled
with Mega Adoptions, Public Outreach
events, and Fundraisers, all requiring
volunteers to be successful. In the first
two weeks in June, SpokAnimal had
over 250 volunteer offsite openings to
fill, and we did it!
With the help of over 50 volunteers at our June 1st Kickoff Party, we
adopted out 54 animals in one day, and
we haven’t slowed down yet. We are
doing adoptions at the Outdoor Movie
Series at Riverfront Park on Wednesdays, “Angels in the Outfield” adoption events at four different Spokane
Indians games. We’re hosting a huge
fundraising auction (Wags to Riches),
having some fun at our Doggie Dips,
and marching in the parade at Valleyfest, just to mention a few of our upcoming events.
Please take the time to review our
Calendar of Events and contact Christy Kruse at volunteers@spokanimal.
org if you are interested in participating. If you would like to help out at
the shelter as well, please apply online at www.spokanimal.org. Orientation dates are the second Saturday of
each month at 10:30am, and the fourth
Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at
SpokAnimal, 710 N Napa - (July 12th,
August 9th, September 13th at 10:30
am, and July 24th, August 28th, and
September 25th at 6:00pm.) We would
love to see you there!
What is My Dog Saying? Volunteers
are invited to attend the “What is My
Dog Saying?” body language lecture at
Diamonds in the Ruff, free of charge.
Lectures are held monthly, contact
Christy for a free pass at volunteers@
spokanimal.org or (509) 534-8133 x
216. The next lecture will be held at
Diamonds in the Ruff on Friday, July
18th, 6:30-9:30PM. There is no lecture
in August. The next opportunities
will be September 12, October 10 and
November 14.
Volunteer Opportunities
K-9 Crew
Responsibilities of crew members
include exercising and socializing
shelter dogs, cleaning kennels, washing dishes and feeding pups- just to
name a few of the tasks that the crew
helps with. To keep everyone safe,
dogs must be walked on a leash. Bathing dogs and basic grooming is an essential task in some instances. Keeping
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track of the exercise time a dog receives
is required- we like to make sure each
one of our pups get the same attention
and play time!
Feline Crew
Feline crew members have the important task of holding, loving, brushing and playing with cats to keep them
socialized and entertained during their
stay with us. Crew members also help
maintain a healthy and sanitary environment for our kitties. This job includes assisting in cleaning litter pans,
disinfecting cat kennels and making
sure the kitties have food and water
available at all times.
Offsite Adoption Crew
Volunteers represent SpokAnimal at different offsite locations. Crew
members are responsible for setting up
and breaking down crates, x-pens and
tables, along with answering questions
about the adoptable animals, providing care to those animals and accurately completing adoption paperwork.
Adoption Follow-Up Calls Crew
Make calls to new pet parents following their adoption, and check on
the animals transition into their forever home. This opportunity can be done
from the comfort of your home, and
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Would You Like to Volunteer at SpokAnimal? (continued)
on your time. This requires asking the
new adopter just a few simple questions about how everyone is adjusting,
and we provide a script with the questions.
Special Events Crew
Represent SpokAnimal at community events and fundraisers. The variety of tasks at each event includes, but
is not limited to, planning, phone calls,
mailings, set-up, teardown and evalu-
ation. Assist with one event or several
throughout the year.
Foster Care Crew
Our foster care crew cares for shelter animals in their own home. It could
be kittens or puppies that are too small
or too sick to be in the shelter and need
love and care for a short period of
time. Once they are old or well enough
to be adopted they can come back to
the shelter or their foster parents can
take them to offsite adoption events.
SpokAnimal provides everything you
need, from food and bedding to medication- you provide the space and all
the love that these little critters need!
Classes and information are offered for
those interested- see our online Foster
Application Packet on the website for
more information. Additional paperwork for home visit is required for our
foster program.
Sharing his Talent with Spokane’s Dogs - Again!
You may remember Keign Vedvick,
the young man who was responsible
for building and installing the ultra-
sturdy picnic tables that can be found
throughout SpokAnimal’s Dog Park at
High Bridge. At 14, Keign decided to
earn his Eagle Scout honors by building the benches and working with local contractors and suppliers to have
the materials donated. From November
2010 to April 2011, Keign worked to collect more than 1,000 pounds of Trex and
other building materials, then use it to
construct close to a dozen tables with
the help of his dad and other scout buddies. He was recognized for his volunteerism both locally and nationally by
the ASPCA.
Now Keign is at it again. This time,
he’s set his sights even higher (literally)
by managing a new effort that will earn
him credit towards his culminating senior project at Lewis and Clark High
School. Thanks to his enthusiasm, professionalism, and community-mindedness, the Dog Park at High Bridge will
soon boast two new covered shelters
for canines and their owners to enjoy.
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“Keign approached SpokAnimal last
fall with his ideas,” said Director of Development Shelley Sharp. “Of course
we loved it and we knew from working with Keign before that this is a
highly-capable, resourceful young man
who carries a project through from beginning to end…and the quality of his
work speaks for itself with the longevity of the benches he built three years
ago.” According to Sharp, Keign has
been diligent at working with the SpokAnimal staff, the City, and local businesses to prepare for the final phase.
Keign’s build will start in the upper dog park where a 12 x 12 foot pole
structure will be raised beginning in
mid-July over a cement pad. If his materials and time allow, he will build a
smaller shelter in the lower park. To
see him in action, visit the dog park beginning July 14, or keep an eye on The
SpokAnimal’s Dog Park at High Bridge
Facebook page.
Wrigley Writes
Hi, Friends!
“Oh, I am so excited! My human
just told me today that I get to go visit
the prison with her and hang out with
the handlers for the between-session
orientation classes in just a few weeks.
I can’t wait!
And, you know what? There is
a whole new group of prison pups
that will be heading to summer camp
at the end of July. Can you help pack
their bags? I will let my human tell you
about what they need. Oh, they are going to have so much fun! I can’t wait to
meet them all!”
Thank you, Wrigley. He is right.
The prison dogs do have a great time
while they live and work with their
handlers. You are a huge part of that
reason due to the generous donations
we have received from you. I am excited to report that we have been able
to almost completely replenish the treat
supply already, before our next group
goes in. And we have been able to replenish some of the dogs’ favorite toys.
But we still need a few things to help
pack the bags of the dogs heading off to
summer camp, as Wrigley says.
Our Amazon wish list has been updated to reflect our current needs. We
do have a few treats that are needed to
help finish filling the treat bins, and a
few toys to help replace the worn and
tatter ones, but we also are in need of
a few general supplies such as collapsible water bowls. These bowls are used
by the dogs while they are working out
in the large ‘dog yard’, and have been
previously approved for use within the
facility.
If you would rather not shop on
Amazon, you can find these same items,
or some very similar to them at Prairie
Dog Pet Mercantile on Spokane’s South
Hill. They are more than happy to help
you select items for the prison program
and will even make sure they get to the
program to save you another stop. If
you are unable to visit the store, they
can take orders over the phone, for the
program, for you convenience. Gift
cards are always a welcomed donation.
So, before you head out for your
summer fun, take a moment and help
pack the bag of one of the new prison
dogs heading off to summer camp.
All of the handlers, the Pawsitive Dog Program prison staff, and the
Pawsitive Dog Program training team
would like to wish you all a happy and
fun filled summer and thank you for
your continued support!
Wr i g ley
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When it comes to predation it isn’t
about “hating” cats, but wanting to
have them for lunch. It’s not aggression,
but a hard-wired hunting reflex. Predatory drift is when the sight of a small
scurrying dog might trigger that reflex,
too. He may not recognize it as his own
species until it’s too late, so dogs who
are triggered by a running cat should
also avoid mixed‑size dog parks and
leave if someone shows up with “catsized” pup.
Prey drive comes in varying degrees and some breeds and individu-
als within breeds naturally have higher
prey drive hardware installed than
others. Prey drive is also why most
dogs love to chase tennis balls and
squeak squeaky toys. Low prey drive
is why many Chows don’t care about
tennis balls. “You threw it, you go get
it!” Predation is less commonly seen in
dogs who have imprinted on another
species as “family” as young puppies.
Baby greyhounds reared with bunnies
and cats are more likely to be safe with
them as adults. Socialization is key.
A really reliable “come” when
called and a rock solid “leave it” are es-
sential skills for a dog with a high chase
instinct. With a lot of diligent practice,
good training can give you control
when you are right there SUPERvising your dog. But don’t take chances.
He should never be trusted with kitties
or other small furry things. Prevention
and management are key. Fence your
yard to keep your dog safely contained
and neighborhood cats from getting in.
Their lives depend on it.
St a n ley
Happy Tails
Half Pint is now “Fred!” What a lucky dog to have found a
home with two of the kindest people in Spokane - Jocelyn &
Stan Paluch!
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Foster mom! We knew MommaCat was a sweet lady when she
came to us, but didn’t realize what a truly great momma she is
until yesterday, when we put two 10-day-old, orphaned Shih
Tzu mix puppies with her- and she started to care for them as
her own!!! MommaCat and puppies are safe and sound in a
foster home, and puppies are happily nursing away. This precious family may be available for adoption near the end of the
Rachael Ray 100KChallenge!
Purrs, Licks & Tailwags
Thank you!
We are so appreciative of the wonderful
students and other groups in our community to engage to help our shelter
pets! If you have a fundraiser idea for
SpokAnimal, please call Shelley at 5348133, ext. 209.
The fraternities and sororities of Eastern Washington University came together to spread the word to the college
and Cheney communities to go to the local Froyo Earth and purchase yogurt to
help raise money for their clubs. Twenty percent of Froyo purchases went to
the Greek system, which the students
chose to pay forward to SpokAnimal.
Thank you, BECKER!
Our friends at SpokAnimal got a new
GMC Savana Van, looking good!!!!
CONGRATS. We appreciate everything
you guys do for the animals in the Spokane area. You guys ROCK!!
From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
Your gifts to SpokAnimal have
transformed the lives of animals in our
care. Donations come in many varieties and purposes providing food and
shelter, spay/neuter services, humane
education, extensive medical care for
shelter pets, transports of at risk northwest pets to SpokAnimal for adoption,
and the list continues. For those of you
who work for companies that have
matching gifts program, you can maximize your help.
Moving into June, we began the
Rachael Ray $100k Challenge. This
enables us to help even more at risk
animals in the northwest. Please adopt
if you can and send your friends in
to find the pet of their dreams. Along
with the handling of more animals
than ever from our rescue partners, the
stress level on staff increases. I want to
take this opportunity to thank those
who have brought our staff and volun-
teers cookies, ice cream and hugs. It all
helps us keep our focus and remember
that we are appreciated.
Our volunteers have been rocking
the offsite adoptions under the watchful eye of Christy Kruse, our volunteer coordinator. They have a goal of
12 adoptions each weekend they have
an offsite event. So far, they have been
meeting or exceeding their goals.
Director of Development, Shelley
Sharp and the auction committee have
been working diligently to bring you
the best of auction items and to make
it an event to remember. Please give us
a call if you have an item to donate or
would like to procure items for us.
I would also like to take this
opportunity to thank our hard
working Board of Directors for all their
guidance and patience. Angela, our
Director of Information Technology
Systems (DITS according to her) is on
top of all our informational gathering,
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Big thanks to No-Li brewhouse for featuring SpokAnimal as June’s Charity of
the Month! What is the Charity of the
Month Taster Tray Program? “Supporting the community that supports No-Li
is incredibly important to us. Our Charity of the Month Taster Tray Program
is a way to give back to the people and
organizations that make Spokane so
special.”
Thank you, Barbara Grant for providing much welcomed snacks for the staff
after a particularly long week! We love
you!
posting and Rachael Ray stats. Laura
Thulean, Director of Operations has
done a phenomenal job running the
business, coordinating with staff and
clients, and being my right hand.
Alicia Finch is our Shelter Manager
and transport coordinator. Without
her, we would not be teaming with
so many groups to bring the best of
animals for your perusal. Lisa, doing
foster care; Jeff, coordinating with
WSU; Eileen, Farm Livin’; Dave, dog
park maintenance and get-er-done
guy; Tamarah, Halfway Hounds; Kim,
the prison program; Carol, education,
prison dog, newsletter, all working
together to make a diffference.
I love you all.
Gail B. Mackie
Executive Director
Thank You, Pet Sponsors!
The following amazing pet lovers have donated $25 or more to sponsor homeless pets in our adoption center.
Thank you, so very much, for helping us find homes for these wonderful animals.
Bernice Furukawa x10
Marilu Little x 2
Mary O’Byrn x 1
Ruth Dewalt x 9
Pam Whitcomb x 2
Boyce Clark x 5
Shirley Mitchell x 2
Shirley Alexander x 12
Elicia Spotts x 4
Rebecca Moffitt x 1
Jim Reierson x 1
Mary Fuget x 1
Chris Kaufman x 1
Colleen Webber x 1
Richard Naccarato x 1
A.J. Boman x 1
Louis Helgert x 1
Karen Brady x 1
Peter Klager x 2
Dolores Leaf x 1
Sarah McCallum x 1
Ellen Tanaka x 2
Debbie Walker x 7
Nancy & Delane Titus x 3
Anita Williams x 2
Robyn Pardun x 1
Dorothea Stecker x 1
Pam Whitcomb x 1
Jessica Moody x 1
Jamie Stone x 1
Bryan Provax x 1
Kenneth Norikane x 1
Sheila Woodruff x 1
Ken Adams x 1
Truella Stone x 4
Mary O’Byrne x 1
Sandy Manson x 1
Holly Renga x 4
Nancy Gillespie x 1
Fay Marie Inge x 1
Teree Myrhang x 8
Debra Whitehead x 2
Kimberly Strait x 4
Thank you
Pet Sponsors
for your gifts!
✁
Our animals need you! Become a Pet Sponsor!
Your one-year Sponsor helps us care for the thousands of homeless dogs and cats that come through our doors each
year. Every animal is a unique individual with their own hopes and needs. Through our Sponsor-a-Kennel Program you can
be part of the work we do and make a difference for our animals. We provide tons of love, and your sponsorship will help
to provide food and shelter, vaccinations, treatment and medications, blankets and toys.
$100 to Sponsor a Dog Kennel
$100 to Sponsor a Cat Kennel
$250 to Sponsor an Outdoor Play Area
$500 to Sponsor a Vehicle
Please print your message below:
Name_____________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City________________________ State_____ Zip__________
Phone_____________________________________________
Email______________________________________________
Payment Method: Check
Cash
Visa/MasterCard
Card #________________________ Exp. Date:_ _________
Signature_______________________ CVV Code:_________
Your Inland Northwest Humane Society
710 N. Napa Street
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 534-8133
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miracles@spokanimal.org
www.spokanimal.org
In Loving Memory and Honoring Tributes
of July Johnson
- Alice O’Bannon
of “Bootsie Kaufman”
- Chris Kaufman
of T.J. - sweet kitty boy
- Susan & Stan Burke
of sweet Miss Lobe
- Bernadette Brown
Loretta Jane Townsend
- Vickie Schmitt
of Carolyn Green
- Jan & Johnny Humphreys
of Virginia Jacobson
- Staci Vesneske
- Roy & Alice Penna
- John Bury &
Rosemary Walsh Bury
- Doll Fitzgerald
- John & Eleanor Sciortino
- Ruth Chamberlin
- Fairway Village II Condo
Association
of “Promise”
- Mary Hoge
of Marian E. McMullen
- Gerald McMullen
of Gretchen, Andy, Cindy Lou,
Shady & Dan
- Cean Wang
of “Ranger”
- Steven & Nancy Navratil
of Pat Bareither
- NEWESD 101 Good Wishes
Fund
of Sid Siemer
- Frank Hewitt, Jr.
of Hazel Tschetter
- Marjorie Miller
of Debra Lynne Price, & Spot,
Maggie, and Jake
- Frank Puschak
of “BB”
- Pat Turner
of Kelly Rosman
- Dolores Rosman
of Belle, Barney, Finn, Wheels &
Pal
- Anne Pluthe
of Gertrude Naccarato
- Connie Nacarrato
of “Molly”
- L.C. Camp
of Leigh Duvall
- Steve Duvall
of Lee Walker
- Sandra & Keith Kuester
In Honor & Tribute
of Anne Fritz
- Angela Owens-Davis
- Patricia & Phillip Butterfield
- Kirsten Rosman-Russell
of “Koba”
- Tamara Murray
of “Danny”
- Mary O’Byrne
In Loving Memory of Pretzel
Share a Special Honorarium
Today it is with heavy hearts that will we say goodbye
to our faithful dog of 14 years, Pretzel. We are heartbroken
remembering what she has been and done for our family. If
you have a copy of You are A Dog, read a passage or read a
chapter today. It’s Pretzel’s book as much as Terry’s.
Your Final Message:
“When sharing a meal, be it a slice of pizza or the
bone of a steak or the end of a child’s string cheese, that is
communion.
When giving birth and caring for and raising and teaching a child, that is faith.
When living with a dog, such as you, in a home, sharing
a space and a life and a single heart, that is a covenant.
When looking into your eyes, really looking as if
expecting to find something there, they will see the face
of God.
When they come home and you greet them at the door,
no matter the circumstance, no matter the time or place or
loss, your tail and body and tongue and spirit are in motion,
and that love is Grace, that greeting Shalom.
And that, finally, is the greeting you will end on for all
the people who have ever come in contact with a dog.
Simply and forever: Shalom.”
- You are a Dog: Life Through a Man’s Best Friend,
Terry Bain
Would you like to share a special honorarium for
a departed loved one in the SpokAnimal newsletter?
You may submit a photo and short paragraph to SpokAnimal with a minimum donation of $45. (Photos
cannot be returned. You may email a file if you wish
to development@spokanimal.org.) See below for a
sample pet honorarium.
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Dorothy Clark Animal Center
The minute you walk through
the doors, you’ll see the care and
thought that went into creating a
clinic and event center that would
benefit the animals of Spokane.
There is an opportunity to name a
clinic room, and your gift will be
permanently recognized for all to
see. Contact Gail Mackie, for more
info! The Dorothy Clark Animal
Center is located at 715 N. Crestline,
just behind SpokAnimal.
Microchips are just $18, and we
register them for you!! A microchip
is the ticket home for a lost pet.
Spay & Neuter Prices
Cats
Females...........................................$52
Males...............................................$32
Female Dogs
up to 25lbs......................................$65
26 to 50lbs.......................................$75
51 to ............................................... $85
81 to 100lbs...................................$100
over 100lbs...................................$100
plus $1 per pound over 100
Male Dogs
up to 25lbs......................................$55
26 to 50lbs.......................................$65
51 to 76lbs.......................................$80
77 to 100lbs.....................................$90
over 100lbs...................................$100
plus $1 per pound over 100
Vaccination Prices
Rabies vaccinations
for dogs and cats...........................$14
Dog Vaccinations
DHPP (puppy............................... $14
DHPP (adult).................................$18
DA2PLP (adult............................. $18
Bordatella (kennel cough)............$15
Cat Vaccinations
FVRCP (kitten)...............................$14
FVRCP (adult)................................$19
FVRCP/FELV................................$19
Leukemia test.................................$25
Additional Fees
Cryptorchid....................................$25
Dogs more than
30 days pregnant...........................$30
Cats more than
30 days pregnant...........................$25
Our vaccine walk-in
clinic hours are:
Mon - Weds 9AM-5PM
Thurs - Fri 2:30PM-4:30PM
Call (509) 534-4253 to schedule
a spay or neuter surgery!
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Support/Donation Form
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
710 N. Napa
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 534-8133
A non-profit organization dedicated to
pets and their people.
Pet Sponsor . . $25
Cat
Dog
Non-Profit
U.S. Postage
PAID
Spokane, WA
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Either
Yes, I’m a SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. supporter!
Please use the following supporter/donation
of $__________________________ in support
of SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. in its work with animals
and public education.
Mr/Mrs/Ms _________________________________
(If different from label)
Phone _____________________________________
Address _ __________________________________
City___________________State _______ Zip______
Email _____________________________________
I’d like to volunteer! Please call me!
Looking to adopt
a cat or dog?
Upcoming Events
Pick up a
mouse!
Volunteer & Foster
Orientations - Meetings are
held twice per month on the
2nd Saturday at 10:30am and
the 4th Thursday at 6:00pm at
SpokAnimal, 710 N. Napa.
See page 4 of this newsletter
for details on the upcoming
events.
Mailed quarterly to over 13,000 animal lovers.
Editor: Carol A. Byrnes
Executive Director: Gail B. Mackie
For more info, call Christy Kruse
at (509) 534-8133, ext. 212 or
email: volunteers@spokanimal.org
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pass it along to a friend !
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