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25 Years of
Inspiration
33,000 Lives Saved
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Animals on
Broadway
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Spring 2016
Community Interest
Maddie’s Legacy Saves Countless Lives
Visitors to ARF enter through the
Maddie’s Animal Care Center doors.
Maddie’s Fund® (www.maddiesfund.
org) is a family foundation endowed by
2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1ARF
Soft, Dave Duffield and his wife, Cheryl.
Adoption Hours
Maddie’s Fund is helping to achieve and
Wed - Thu: Noon - 6 pm
Fri: Noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm
ARF Thrift Store
1950 Market Street, Suite H
Concord, CA
Mon - Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Board of Directors
Tony La Russa, Chairman
Gregory L. McCoy, Esq., President
Jennifer Hall, Vice President
John Schiavo, Treasurer
Bradley N. Blake
William A. Blase, Jr.
Kara Carter
Glenn Colacurci
Timothy Krisch
Bianca LaRussa
Neal Mitchell
Steven C. Parrish
Marsha Servetnick
John Steiner
Amy Trask
ARF Executive Staff
Elena Bicker, Executive Director
Bobbe Bartlett, Development Director
Sara Bragg, Community Programs Associate Director
Lindsey Dohlman, Animal Programs Director
Elaine Durkin, Finance Director
Stephanie Erickson, Operations Director
Gaye McDuff, Volunteer Services Director
Sally Wortman, Clinic Director
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Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, which
receives no local, state or federal funding. Life-saving services and programs are
made possible through the generosity of
caring people.
Ashley Thiry, Scoop Editor
April Weeks, Art and Production
We love feedback on The Scoop!
Contact athiry@arflife.org
the founder of Workday® and People-
sustain a no-kill nation by providing solutions to the most challenging issues
pet adoption event, are both named
facing the animal welfare community
after the family’s beloved Miniature
through its grant giving, hands-on ani-
Schnauzer who passed away in 1997.
mal care, research, and education. Mad-
die’s Fund and its signature Maddie’s Pet
com/MaddiesFund and @MaddiesAdopt
Adoption Days, America’s largest no-cost
on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow Maddie’s Fund at Facebook.
Elena Bicker’s Inducted into
Contra Costa Women’s Hall of Fame
We’re thrilled to share
ARF Executive Director
Elena Bicker’s induction
into the Contra Costa
Commission for Women’s
Hall of Fame! Elena was
recognized in a formal
ceremony in March for
“Women Demonstrating
Leadership”. We thought
we’d share this memorable snippet of her speech:
“Too many people view
management as leadership. Leadership can come
from any level and role. Be
open! Be driven. Help othARF Board Member Marsha Servetnick, Elena Bicker,
ers and work together in a
and KPIX Weather Anchor Roberta Gonzales
common mission.”
Please join us in extending warm congratulations to Elena and thanking her
for providing leadership in a variety of roles at ARF since 1993!
On the cover: Tansy ● Rescued February 2016
One of the more than 33,000 lives saved since ARF began in 1991
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A Message from the Executive Director
ourselves thin to remove barriers, but at the end of the day we
must increase our resources to keep adequately responding to
the pet overpopulation crisis.
Small steps make a big difference - one day at a time. We
are thrilled to have acquired the Stephen Ball Mobile Spay/
Neuter Clinic in late 2015, and have already performed 59
spay and neuter surgeries on it. We are grateful to our expert
Clinic staff for stretching their resources to perform these
surgeries, while still providing excellent day-to-day care to
ARF’s shelter animals and the animals of low-income patrons
who need veterinary care. We have increased our resources
to fight pet overpopulation by hiring a small medical team to
staff this versatile and important vehicle, and it is our dream to
have the financial resources to deploy it every day. Having the
ability to operate the vehicle daily would allow ARF to spay or
neuter an additional 4,000 animals each year – increasing our
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community impact by 119%. We are thankful to have received
believe people want to do the right thing. It may be
spay/neuter grants from PetSmart Charities and the ASPCA;
Pollyannaish of me. If the right resources are available and
however, ARF needs additional funding to target the people
barriers to success are removed, I believe folks will make the
and communities who do not have access to sterilization for
right choice. Three to four million animals’ lives are lost annually
their pets.
“We continue to stretch ourselves thin to remove barriers,
but at the end of the day we must increase our resources to
keep adequately responding to the pet overpopulation crisis.”
because there simply aren’t enough homes for them. I believe,
collectively, we can reduce the number of pets euthanized and
each year are euthanized, but for many breeds, the odds are
increase the live release rate of dogs and cats in the community
much lower. In some communities, only 5% of Pit Bulls entering
by preventing breeding through spay and neuter. Every year
shelters find new homes. The only known solution to this
ARF increases its spay/neuter efforts, but like many other animal
heartbreaking crisis is to spay and neuter pets. Your gift today
welfare
It is estimated that 50% of pets entering animal shelters
organizations,
will help ARF achieve its
still struggles to keep up
dream of sending the
with the overwhelming
mobile clinic out on a
demand. Last year, ARF
daily basis, and allow us
was able to perform
to say “yes” to people
3,148 spay and neuter
who want to do the right
surgeries, and we will
thing. Together, we can
exceed
number
break down the barriers
this year. Our medical
that
and move towards a
team
world of no unwanted
completed
832
free surgeries for our
pets.
cat partners, who would
otherwise
to
be
access
veterinary
continue
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unable
affordable
care.
to
We
stretch
Read more Mobile Clinic updates on page 15
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Connecting Hearts
Therapy Cat
Gives Back
If you’ve ever encountered
ARF’s
Pet
Hug
Pack®, there’s no forgetting Cara Mia. An
exquisitely
beautiful
longhaired tortoiseshell
who is rarely seen with-
Sonny
out one of her signature
hats, Cara Mia has been
Adopted October 2015
bringing
“We wanted to let you know how thank-
her
special
Development Manager Dinah McFarlane
with Cara Mia and Joann
brand of magic to people with the Pet Hug Pack since 2008. Adopted from
ful we are for our adoption of Sonny. Sonny
ARF as a kitten by her mom, Joann, Cara Mia has touched the hearts and lives
was just 63 pounds when we got her. She
of thousands of people in the Bay Area through her visits to schools, hospi-
is now 90 pounds of solid muscle. We have
tals, ARF’s camps, and appearances at ARF events like Stars to the Rescue and
55 acres for her to roam around on, and
Wine & Whiskers. In December, Joann shared Cara Mia’s journey to the Petco
she has four other doggie friends to keep
Holiday Wishes campaign, and was awarded a $10,000 grant for ARF! In her
her company (including another from ARF!).
winning entry, Joann explains the incredible difference this once-discarded
THANK YOU for your wonderful work in
shelter cat has made: “Cara Mia gave me a new mission in life and makes an
rescuing these dogs. We wanted to let you
incredible number of people happy almost daily. She was a gift to me that just
know how happy Sonny is and how lucky we
keeps on giving to others.” Learn more about the Pet Hug Pack at arflife.org.
were to get her.”
Pets for Vets Spotlight
Jonathan and CeeCee
Adopted March 2016
Like many others, Air Force veteran Jonathan had a hard time adjusting after
his deployment. He spent most days at home, not interacting with many people.
When he heard about ARF’s Pets for Vets program, something clicked. One of
his few joys was dog-sitting for his in-laws. Maybe, he realized, a dog would be a
good fit.
Enter Ceecee. Ceecee came to ARF after being surrendered to a public animal
shelter after her owner passed away. Her calm, sweet demeanor made her seem
like she’d be a perfect fit for Jonathan’s life.
Now, Jonathan and Ceecee are a team. His therapist enthuses: “Veterans
sometimes just need someone to watch their back - someone they can depend
on, someone that depends on them. Ceecee provides all of these for Jonathan.”
No longer staying inside, the two of them enjoy long walks together several
times a day, and Ceecee is in training to become a certified service dog. Jonathan
says: “I very much appreciate this program and partnerships who have helped
me. And Ceecee!”
Support ARF’s Pets for Vets program! • arflife.org
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Event Highlights
May
ARF is teaming up with AvoDerm®
Natural Pet Foods, Nylabone®,
PetSmart®, and the American Pet
Products Association’s Pets Add Life
(PAL) Campaign to bring Bark at
the Park events to ballparks across
America!
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Camp ARF begins
ARF
See all camps at arflife.org
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ARF’s 25th Birthday
Community Open House
ARF
Keep your pets safe
on the 4th of July!
Find tips at arflife.org
Dates and ticket info at
www.arflife.org
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Basic Manners
classes begin
ARF Dog Training
July
23
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August
Mobile adoption event
Willows Shopping Center
Concord, CA
Bark at the Park
Minute Maid Park,
Houston, TX
Save the Date!
Clear the Shelters
Free adoption event!
ARF
September 24, 2016
Animals on Broadway
Broadway Plaza,
Walnut Creek, CA
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Wine & Whiskers
ARF
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Wine & Whiskers
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Hills, CA
Photo: Glenn Colacurci
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Bark at the Park
Chase Field,
Phoenix, AZ
June
November 18 - 21, 2016
Leaders & Legends
Aria Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
This is a sampling of ARF classes, workshops, camps, and events occurring May 2016 - August 2016
To register or to view the most up-to-date information on ARF events, visit ARF’s arflife.org
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Inspiring Learning
SUMMER MADE BETTER AT
CAMP ARF
Award-winning Camp ARF returns June 13 for the best summer
yet! Kids of all ages will find plenty to love in our slate of unique,
unforgettable camps that build relationships with animals and give
back. For the youngest campers, camp helps with school readiness,
making friends, and establishing routines before TK starts. From
shelter crafts to veterinary medicine, elementary school-aged
animal lovers have a variety of specialized camps to choose from.
Older campers grow their passions, gain valuable experience,
and have fun while working with ARF’s veterinary and
shelter staff to make a difference for animals in need.
Experience gained at Camp ARF can be used for first
jobs, college applications, and more.
All of ARF’s camps include engaging animalthemed games and activities, opportunities to
meet new animal friends from the Pet Hug Pack®,
and a one-of-a-kind camp experience that will be
remembered for years to come!
Unforgettable camps for every age!
TK & Elementary
Middle & High School
c Little Paws
c Mix It Up!
c Vet Camp
c Vet Camp
c Animal Heroes
c Project CARE
c Shelter
Animal Care
Register today c arflife.org
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Saving Lives
Walk to Save Lives at
Animals on Broadway
Saturday, May 14
9:30 am – 4 pm
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Everywhere you look at Animals on
Broadway, people are smiling and meeting new friends who have gathered together to support the same goal: raising
critical funds for ARF’s homeless dogs and
cats. We hope you will join us on Saturday,
May 14 at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek!
Animals on Broadway is ARF’s fun, free
community festival celebrating the special
relationships between pets and people.
The event opens with the fundraising Pet
Walk, but the fun doesn’t end once the last
walker crosses the finish line! That’s when
the festival kicks into high gear with activities for the whole family - including your
furry best friend.
A few small steps add up to make a big
difference for animals in need. Get details
on Animals on Broadway at arflife.org,
Fundraising Pet Walk
Registration 7:30 – 9 am
Walk begins at 9:30 am sharp!
Animals on Broadway
A fun, free community pet festival
10 am – 4 pm
Activities • Adoptions
Rescue groups • Vendor booths
Best Dressed Pet Contest
Dog demonstrations • Raffle prizes
Kid Zone • Live Music • And more!
KOFY Doggie Casting Calls sponsored
by Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek!
Visit the Pet Wellness Fair for
health services available to furry
festival-goers for a small donation.
and sign up today to walk to save lives!
THANK YOU TO
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25 Years of Inspiration ~
33,000 Lives Saved
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n 1990, a stray tortoiseshell cat took a wrong turn at the Oakland
Coliseum - with an impact stretching far beyond what anyone could have
imagined. Evie’s detour opened the eyes of Elaine and Tony La Russa to
the plight of homeless animals nationwide and the lack of no-kill shelters
in Contra Costa County, California. With a small group of dedicated people,
their vision established ARF one year later in 1991.
ARF has adopted more than 33,000 animals since that inspiring moment
on the ball field. The dogs and cats who pass through our doors are still our
greatest teachers. They are the true architects of what ARF has built over
the past quarter century. Responding to their needs, we created programs
offering hope, love, and healing to thousands of lives every year.
In honor of all the animals and people who helped ARF reach this
milestone, we’d like to introduce you to six special friends who were the
sparks igniting our imaginations to develop programs benefitting pets
and people in new and exciting ways. Once homeless and unloved, these
resilient pets paid it forward through their stories and their unconditional
love. Here’s to them – and to what the next 25 years will bring.
Visit arflife.org to find out how you can help.
EVIE - The Catalyst
HOPE - The Inspiration
The cat who started it all. Evie, the stray cat who dashed
around the field at the Oakland Coliseum during a nationally televised game between the Oakland A’s and the New
York Yankees in 1990, was the catalyst for ARF. After trying to locate a shelter to take Evie and discovering there
weren’t any no-kill facilities in Contra Costa County, California, Elaine and Tony La Russa knew they had to act. A year
later, ARF was born, rescuing 11 dogs and 146 cats in our
first year - and Evie lived out her life in a loving home.
While living on the streets, Hope suffered an injury that
rendered her hind legs completely paralyzed. She survived
by developing an incredible balancing act on her two front
paws. That’s when ARF stepped in. Thanks to a dedicated
foster - who named her Hope in hopes she’d walk again and medical support, Hope recovered and walked on four
feet again. Her story inspired ARF to begin a fund in her
name - the Hope Fund - to help shelter animals overcome
extraordinary medical conditions which would otherwise be
beyond our resources.
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KAYLA - The Healer
BINGO - The Survivor
Early on, we realized relationships with animals were powerful medicine. Kayla, a Golden Retriever with a sunny disposition, was one of the first handful of therapy pets in what is
today Pet Hug Pack®. One of her first visits was to an adult
facility specializing in Alzheimer’s care. A man who had not
spoken since moving to the facility looked at her and exclaimed, “Doggie!”, burying his face in her fur. Stunned at
the impact of her visit, we kept expanding the reach of our
therapy team, which now boasts 200 animals bringing joy
to hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents every year.
Who would douse a puppy in chemicals, set him on fire, and
leave him to die by the side of the road? We never learned
the story of Bingo’s horrifying ordeal, but it had a tremendously positive outcome - the expansion of the ARF Emergency Medical Fund® (EMF). Bingo required an extensive
amount of treatments to make it through, and hundreds of
local residents donated to EMF to give him a second chance
at life. Happily, the donations enabled ARF to provide the
care he needed, and Bingo healed and thrived with his family.
PIERRE - The VIP
PEPPER - The Hero
Of the 33,000 lives saved during ARF’s 25 years, one cat
looms large in our memory. Pierre, a handsome, charming
tuxedo cat, arrived at ARF weighing a staggering 40 pounds.
He slimmed down by half during the two years it took for
him to find his forever home. We found many creative ways
to introduce him to the public, including a Parisian-themed
video and his own profile on LinkedIn, complete with resume and business cards! The increased exposure not only
found him his home, but introduced a whole new audience
to ARF’s animals and misson.
Pepper was one of 13 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation, and we immediately recognized she demonstrated all
the qualities of an emotional support animal – responsive,
confident, and calm. We matched her with a veteran suffering from PTSD, nightmares, and seizures, all related to his
years in combat. Pepper immediately began to alert to his
nightmares, waking him and lying across his chest to calm
him down, and also began alerting to his impending seizures. Her responses qualified her to be a full-fledged service
dog, the first from ARF’s Pets for Vets program.
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Around ARF
Kitten Season Arrives at ARF Will You Help?
With the spring comes the kittens. Wave after wave of
helpless newborns flood animal shelters and rescue groups
nationwide, requiring round-the-clock feeding and care. Sadly,
many shelters do not have the resources to devote to helping
these babies thrive.
ARF saves as many as we can, but we need the help of fos-
ter families to assist with their care until they are old enough
to be spayed or neutered and put up for adoption.
Fostering is an incredibly rewarding way to help ARF save
more lives. Last year, we were able to rescue an additional 900
animals thanks to our foster families. All supplies are provided
- all you need is love.
Can’t foster?
Donate to ARF to
help us care for them!
Learn more about the joys of fostering!
Sign up today for a foster orientation at
arflife.org
What Will Your Legacy Be?
We are very grateful for the enduring commitment and support
from our friends who help ARF throughout the year to bring more animals and people together.
Your decision to remember ARF in your will or trust will impact the
lives of countless animals and people for years to come. Legacy gifts provide very meaningful support, ensuring ARF will have the resources to
continue our life-saving work into the future, while fulfilling your personal
wishes and financial goals.
Planned gifts can include bequests, gifts of life insurance, retire-
ment plans and IRA’s, real estate and other opportunities. Your legacy to
ARF will one day provide a lasting promise of hope for so many animals
and people in need.
I would be happy to speak with you personally about how you can
provide a lifeline to animals in need for generations to come.
Bobbe Bartlett
Development Director
(925) 296-3149
bbartlett@arflife.org
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In Honor of Special Friends
Adoption fees for ARF’s Very Important Pets (VIP)
have been pre-paid by generous supporters.
To sponsor an animal please contact ltakahashi@arflife.org.
Alexa, Jared and Ellie Haight
Alexa and Julianne, Janie
Tulanian
Aurora, Holly and Darrin Belknap
Bailey, Ruby, Calla Lily,
Timmy, Cornelius, Sophie,
Eddie, Tilda, Freya, Hazel,
William J. Coaker Jr.
Barcelona and Seville, Sherry
and Kenneth Hill
Billy, Keely Coleman
Buster Keaton, Annalisa and
Dennis Diaz
Butter, Ellen Zigmont
Cardiff aka Dusty, Shannon
Morelli
Cinnamon Roll, Judy A. Wobleski
and Roger R. Stone
Clarence and Stark, Martha
and Stephen Emry
Clove, Ole Juul
Clover, Hazel Court and Will Craft
Coconut, Elizabeth Soloway
Comet, Juli Mariani
Corduroy, Marina Alejandro
Cosmo, Tammy Marchi
Daisy, Stacy and David Welsh
Drake, Reza Far
Flash and Billy made in
memory of Kovu Rinehart,
Michelle M. and David W.
Rinehart
Frankie, Kathleen Herdell
Frida made in honor of
Modem and Velcro, Gryphon
Channing
George, William and Pamela
Walcutt
Ginger, Carla L. Baumgardner
and Michael Goffstein
Gingerbread made in honor of
Baxter, Gryphon Channing
Greyson, Howie and Splash,
Cate Graddy and Kimberly
Zamolo
Aldo and Enzo, Marie A. Ramagli
Alf Goebel,
Susan S. Merrill
James A. and Barb Wesley
Erich K. Buergel
Arnold Scholz
Thomas Keller
Katrin F. Schmitt
Dimitrios Chondros
Keith R. and Marcia H. Thomas
Amanda Blackwell and Brodie
Brazil, Lisa Blackwell
Andy, Donna, Barney and Noni
Logar, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Angeles and Gracie, William R.
and Dorothy M. Webster
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Izzy made in memory of Jake,
Vicki H. Lawrence
Jane made in honor of
Leonard B. Lopez, Marykristy
Mayo and Mayla Balmaceda
Joe, Nicole Lasagna and Hank
Rivera
Kid, Harry W. Beardsley and
Shirley Todd
Lace and Titan, Matt Renwick
Larette, Ben and Holly Blakey
Lea, Ericka M. Leira
Loyola, Nancy and Charles
Peterson
Maven made in memory of
Figaro, Leslie and Nicole Lopez
Mia and Monkey, Jim and Linda
Campbell
Mister Pickles, Christopher and
Candice Avalos
Pippa made in honor of Nick
Simberg, Nicholas and Kelly
Simberg
Pomona made in memory of
Zorro, Suzanne Becker
Prancer, Jack Rose
Ricotta and Theta, Anonymous
Severus, Kendall and Patrick
Ward
Shelby, Donna and Stan Fuller
Sophia, Jaron and Megan
Mortimer
Stella made in honor of Ali,
Marie A. Ramagli
Tamara, Mark Aguilar
Versace,
Kringle,
Bunny,
Oberlin, Bennie, Natasha,
Lyra,
Aurora,
Taylor,
Donovan, Louise, Marlo,
Dancer, Comet, Anastasia,
Reed, Ace, Baxter, Scarlett,
Jeremy, Lily Lotus, TC, Paris,
Lord, Rob and Roxann Bilger
Vinnie, Julie Barry
ARF’s Clinic Staff, Dolores B.
McCoskey
Baby, Ariel, Lily, Ricky and Ethyl,
Bootie Charon
Bamber, Juno and Jasmine,
Professor Joseph F. Campos and
Rosemary G. Campos
Bandit, Beverly A. Schierer
Barry and Janelle Clark, Elena
and Bill Bicker
Bernadette Grice, John D. Grice
Beth and Mark Riley, Kathryn and
Dick Williams
Betty and Johnny, Sheree Wang
Betty and Tom Duffy, Anne Matheis
Betty Raaf, Charlene and Michael Lowe
Billie Jean & Jesse Isbell, Kevin Isbell
Black Pepper, William and Tam Olin
Bob Holgerson, Megumi P. Dold
Bobbe Bartlett and Hannah,
Steven E. Hengst
Caesar, Robert B. Simon
Calvin Klein, Robert and Beth Klein
Canyon, Milan and Jaden
Hendrickson, Mary and Joe
Hazebrook
Carole Breslin, Jesse and Peggy Brown
Casey Fehrenbacher, Patricia A.
and John J. Fehrenbacher
Chacha, Barbara J. Gomez
Charlene and Michael Lowe,
Betty D. Raaf
Cherida Smith, Susan Drommond
Choo Choo, Susan and Paul Nagata
Christopher LaBasco, Leona C.
and Tom LaBasco
Cindy
Lavagetto
and
Bill
Wittmer, Judy Boyce
Cisco, Jorge A. Garcia
Claudia Guild and Jay Kallos,
Howard and Judith A. Guild
Daisy, Barbara L. Adams
Danica and Wyatt Macy, Kaye
and Jack Gordon
Daniel Pressey, Julie Pressey
David and Judi Gavin, Scott and
Drew Zimmermann
David Baker, Donna Baker
Dawn Miyamoto Nevin, Tesoro
Foundation
Dayna Vanderveen, Teresa Hoffman
Dede Young, Gary A. Brozek and
Jenny H. Good
Don and Ruth Williams, Kathryn
and Dick Williams
Doug McLean and Poly Prime,
Brian Smith and Alison McLean
Dr. J.J. Louie, Katy Karimi
Einstein, Vicky and John Morel
Ellie Lange, Ellie Lange
Emery Helen Ellsbury, Marsha A.
and Richard Servetnick
Ethel Zeager, Bonnie Tom
Gail Earman and Diana Frei,
Howard and Judith A. Guild
Gavin and Griffin Welch, Mr. &
Mrs. Ted M. Welch
Georges Ann Gentry, Suzanne
Vanslyke
Gianna’s birthday, Anonymous
Glenn and Diane Colacurci,
Andrew and Donna M. Logar
Graber,
Carole
and
Steven
Hendrickson
Gracie, Rebecca Jensen
Greg and Laura Guild, Howard
and Judith A. Guild
Greyson and Howie, Mary Jensen
and Edward Andrews
Halo, Albert R. Bjorgum
Helen, Sheree Wang
Holly Leal Vaughn, Glenn D.
Vaughn and Kameron B. Leal
Isabel Sears, Cynthia C. Sears
Jack Vance, Bess Vance
Jake and Graham, Carole Sharp
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Janet Pang, Brian Tang
Jeff Mullins, Carole Salerno
Jennifer Wong, Damon and
Jennifer Wong
Jenny, Christina and Randall
Rasmussen
Jerri Port, Andrew I. Port
Jill Christofferson, Joan BalzariniRobbins
Joann Biondi, Marsha A. and
Richard Servetnick
John and Joanne Powers, Mark J.
Powers and Albert Moreno
Jolley, Eric and Jennifer Tresser
Jordan Schultz, Addison Schultz
Jordan, Kerri, Curry, Elizabeth and
Vic Tyler
Judy and Dana, Jeannette A. Gape
K.C. and Lucy, William E. and
Kathlyn Johanning
Karen and Bruce Mitchell,
Howard and Judith A. Guild
Kathy and John Pantoleon, John
H. and Susan K. Simmonds
Kathy Silvey, Nikolas Chmiel
Kelli Lynch Davis, Alan and
Barbara G. Goldenberg
Kelly, Cyndi, April, Michelle,
Samantha, Denise Jackson
Ken Johnson and Nina Grove,
Kathryn and Dick Williams
Kristin Allen, Gretchen T. Allen
Kristin Lucey, Charlotte M. Lucey
Kristin Lucey and Anthony
Jones, Heather Carmody
Laura Clifford and Snoopy, Karen
E. Suzukamo
Lauren DeGalan, Mary and Joe
Hazebrook
Lee Kallos, Howard and Judith Guild
Leslie Manzone, Leslie A. Dopp
and Michele Manzone
Libby A. White, Lawrence J. Tabas
Linda Sanguinetti, Mary Lou
Peterson
Lizzy Hough, Mary and Joe Hazebrook
Malcolm Mahaney, Patricia E.
Mickens and Mark S. Maheny
Marcia Cho, Greg Hansen
Marie Ramagli, Glenn Platt
Mark W. Baker, Mary M. Baker
Martha and Jerry Gillespie,
Kathryn and Dick Williams
Mary Suite, Lindsay Kiyama
Maverick ‘Lazy Ace’ Vanderlip,
Melissa and James Vanderlip
Michael R. Traficanti
Meow Meow, David Geiger
Michele Wiley, Nancy L. Horne
Mike Huston and Marcia Cho,
Danita H. and Rob Forgey
Miko, Elwood, Tiki, Shiro and
Buddy, Tami and Thomas Fumoto
Mirabelle, Charles and Kristine Carlin
Mitch and Jacquie Steinberg,
Howard Steinberg
Nellie, Jodi Roisman
Nevin and Paige Steinberg,
Howard Steinberg
Nick and Angi Psaros, Anonymous
Spring 2016
In Honor of Special Friends
Pam and Peter Kappelhof, Susan
C. and Leslie Polgar
Patricia Mirabelli, Antoinette
Mirabelli
Paul Gesey and Pam Talent,
Howard and Judith A. Guild
Penelope Hough, Mary and Joe
Hazebrook
Pepper and Meggie, Donald D.
and Helen J. Dierkes
Perry and Liza Botkin, Molly B.
and Hillary R. Rossiter
Pet Hug Pack Teams, Anne C. Jones
Piper, Denise Ebright and Kevin
Harrington
Preston Ward, John and Deborah
J. McKinnon
Ray Bluth and Nicole Schlechter,
Raymond F. and Claire M. Bluth
Rex Johnston, Scott and Drew
Zimmermann
Rick and Cindy Glueckert,
Howard and Judith A. Guild
Rodney and Joyce Brink, Eric J.
Brink and Mary G. Vassar
Rosco, Shirley Ames
Rose and David Glover, Stephanie
Myers
Royce M. Northcott, Michelle and
Marshall Coy
Ruth Trombetta, Robert C. and
Deborah R. Nevins
Satchmo and Clover, Molly Sullivan
Scott Zimmermann, Judith M.
and David Gavin
Shelby DeGalan, Mary and Joe
Hazebrook
Shelley Bever,
Scott J. Bever
Nicholas and Angela Bever
Siena & Nolan Stinger, Kaye and
Jack Gordon
Simba II Ravitz, Rayna K. and
Richard Ravitz
Spunky and Squirt, Nancy Rabette
Steve Johnson, Carol L. Johnson
Steve Parrish, W. D. and Elizabeth
D. McCarter
Steve Schramm, Lynn Ballou
Steve, Wanda, Stephanie and Kevin
Wong, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Sumo, Hapi and Cookie, Helen Vu
Susan Davis,
Annabeth McMillen
Joseph and Gayle Davis
Susie, Sheree Wang
Suzanne Schneider, David and
Shellie Martyn
The Moore Family, Sheila M. Kelso
The Wallace Family, John M.
Ferguson
Thelma and Louise, Joan Anderson
Timmy and Cinamon, Joanne
Schlinkert
Tina Nesgaard, Sheridan Stanton
Toby Curry, Beverly Adams and
Jean Winfield
Tom and Leona LaBasco,
Christopher B. and Lizzy LaBasco
Tony and Elaine’s Anniversary,
Bianca T. LaRussa
Devon K. LaRussa and Ryan J. Torres
Tony La Russa, Sheridan E. Stanton
Toots, Caren A. and Leslie J. Tereck
Tootsie Roll’s 10-year adoption
anniversary, Nina I. Gerber
Torrey Gane, Howard and Judith
A. Guild
Trudy, Daniel N. and Emily Loeb
Victoria Moore, Diane S. and
Theodore M. Danen
Vivian Forde,
Donald G. Campbell
Vivian’s Colleagues at Chevron
William E. Jones, Sophie, Schubert
and Ariel, Barbara E. Jones
Wrinkles Lee, Lily P. Lee
Zito McGowan, Andrew McGowan
In Memory of Special Friends
Addy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Alan Levine, Tracy Levine
Alfred Shankar, Robert A. Gutierrez
Alianna, Animal Hospital of Antioch
All our adopted Terriers, Dale J.
Walter
Alyosha, Edward J. Leiter
Amy, Barbara Noel
Amy, Janelle and Barry Clark
Ananda, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Angel, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Annie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Arthur Wendt, John C. and Ruth G.
Baldwin
Asher and Prissy, Animal Hospital
of Antioch
Badger, Gary Friedman
Bailey, Virginia D. Damico
Bailey, Patricia Low and Dave
Strandberg
Bailey, Christine A. and Jerome A.
Frazee
Barbara Freitag, Elizabeth Ann Kelly
Barry Wendel, Beverly N. Wendel
Beethoven, Christo T. Bekiaris
Belle, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Benny Schlesinger, Colin B. and
Cecile Schlesinger
Bentley, Marina L. Kreager
Bettye Brodehl, Susie M. Powell
Bijou, Terrance P. and Sibylle M.
O’Malley
Bill Cullum, Steve Stewart
Billy, Roger W. Gies
Bingo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bingo Bear, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Blu, Rose Marie and Bruce N.
Froemming
Blue, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bob Hansen,
Walter and Diane Graham
Paulette Hall
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Evelyn G. Baker
Paulette P. and Richard P. Ramos
Janelle and Barry Clark
Jan and Madisen O’Laughlin
Sheryl and Ed Nagy
Betty Q. Blick
Sheryl and Ed Nagy
Nicki Pulver
Deborah A. Centoni
Darlene Johnston and Tiffany Wittmer
Bob The Cat, Celeste M. Leal
Bob Wootten and Margery
Hines, Charles and Janice Hines
Bonnie Bell, William and Ann Taylor
Boo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Boo, Kristina L. Volkmer
Brando, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Brandy, BBEDS Ladies
Briskoe, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bro, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Brooke ‘Caroline’ Crotty, Robert
S. Crotty
Bud, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Budda, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Buddy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Buddy Yates, Barbara Johnson
Buster, Marianne R. Lynch
Buster, Christine and Jerome Frazee
Button, Kathryn S. Martin and
David J. Kurtzman
Caesar of Clos Luce and Satis
House, Edward J. Leiter
Candy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Carla Buckley, Norman J. Howard
Carla G. Macknin, Howard Mills
and Vivian Beregi
Carol Fleming, Lynne B. and Anton
H. Reynolds
Caycee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cecilia, Danielle Curry and Trevor
Black
‘Ch Bogart’ Stephens, Deborah L.
Stephens
Charlie, Marianne R. Lynch
Chevy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chloe, Jocelyn and Patrick Mathis
Chloe, Rosie, The Bone and
other departed Gale dogs, Phil
and Jan Gale
Cimarron, Ross Allen
Cleo, Janet M. and Michael E. Brown
Coal, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Coco, Wayne and Barbara Quan
Cody, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cubby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cukita, Animal Hospital of Antioch
D C, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Daisy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Daisy, Leona M. and John A.
Bingaman
Dakota, Karen Albers
Daniel
Granahan,
Valley
Spokesmen Touring Club
Dano, Laura J. Pullano
Darby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
David E. Carman,
Stella and Herbert Chang
Peter Liu
Eleanor S. Grakauskas
Dale and Louise Carman
Deja, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Delylah, Karen Stockerl-Goldstein
and Keith Goldstein
Denise ‘Dee Dee’ Slater,
First Republic Bank
Laurie A. and Timothy B. Clancey
Dogen (Dogie) Cunningham,
Judith M. and David Gavin
Donny, Kaye L. and Marie Schleich
Duncan, Anne E. Maczulak
Duster, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Elizabeth Bramlett, Charles Gower
Ellie Belle, Deborah M. Collins
Elvia Hanson Goggin,
Matthew A. Kerin
William and Nancy J. Newman
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Todd W. Hoffman
Phyllis W. Hoffman
Curtis J. and Patricia H. Blake
Eva, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Eve, Jesse C. and Peggy R. Brown
Felix, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Fisher, Judith A. Morton
Fisher, David Rector and Judith
Morton
Fluffy, Eric R. and Rose Stong
Frankie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Frieda Shapiro, Vicki L. Rushakoff
and Michael J. Weiner
Gable Neves and Molly McGee,
Patricia T. Ryan
Gail Hull, Marcia A. Hollars
Gary Grush, Ruth Ann Cetraro
Gary Mattila, Ila K. Mattila
Gaylene Pearson,
Ruth H. Reeves
Barbara E. Barnes
Richard J. Walsh
Geiser, Animal Hospital of Antioch
George Henry Mangels, Mary L.
Skiles
Giovanni, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gloria Edick, Donald V. Edick
Goldie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gordy Hallock Mowry, Gloria A.
Sacchi
Gracie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Greig Pirie, Teresa M. Maxwell
Groucho, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Guardian, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gucci, James and Janet Kennedy
Guido, Bruce A. Childs and Bonnie
J. Collins
Gus, Sheryl and Christopher Sherry
Harley, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Heidi, Mark Hersh
Helen Pyda, Joe and Ellen Donohue
Herb, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Hershee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Spring 2016
In Memory of Special Friends
In
Loving
Memory
Elvira Clark
ARF EMF Lady, ARF volunteer, and friend
Diane L. Goins
Bill and Elena Bicker
Janelle and Barry Clark
Mike E. and Laura Mahoney
Guy and Mary Greco
Robert A. and Beverly J. Runyen
HollyBelle, Carol A. and Donald M.
Hayden
Honey Wenning, Gene R. Wenning
Hoops, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Hunter, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Indiana, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Iona, Eugenia Lazarenko
Irene Gintjee, Karin and Steven
Chase
Jack, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jackson, Joyce M. Goularte and
Paula Canale
Jackson, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jake and Hobart, Justin A. Glueck
James Burke, Elaine and Richard
Durkin
Jay Gallinatti, Dorie V. Gallinatti
Jeff Sciarroni, Elaine and Jim
Sciarroni
Jenna, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jerry Friedman, Bruce K. Trenery
Jett, Kathleen Welker
Joey, David Chung and Adelheid
Dietel-Chung
John Gilmore, Diane G. Gilmore
Jubilee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Judith Steinway Haxton’s Mom,
Nancy and Robert W. Wahlstrom
Jyro and Millie, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
K.C. and Chewey, William E. and
Kathlyn Johanning
Kahlua and Kitty, Terry D. Mason
Kaiyenne Perez, Amelia F. and
David F. Holleran
Kal El, Nova L. and Lewis M. Lefcourt
Kaylee, Eric Peden
Keli, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kellen, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kevin Christopher Chase,
Bonnie Bunker
Meredith M. Rosen
Patricia D. and William L. Chase
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Gaye and Peter McDuff
June Steffensen
Beverly A. and Cyril J. Greenbaum
Dolores B. McCoskey
Susan Coulston
Kiki, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kira, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kitty, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Koketa, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kolbee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kona, Christine A. and Jerome A.
Frazee
L.P., Animal Hospital of Antioch
Layla, Robert Slaughter
Leahigh, Harry C. Aitken, Jr.
Leo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lexi, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lila, Patricia and Jozef Misiuk
Lillian Wiechert, Anne Rickmeyer
Lisa Ellen Lockett, Nancy E.
Schiller
Little Gray, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Little Poofer, David Geiger
Lola, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lola, Susan and Bill Zemanek
Lucky, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lucky and Kittie, Andrea Coar
Tittle and James W. Tittle
Lulu, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Luna, James P. Stephens
Malcolm Franklin, Robin J. Seeley
Mami, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Marlena Rose ‘Marley’ Heim,
Lyndsey Parette
Martin ‘Marty’ Frank,
Beverly N. Wendel
Joann M. Biondi
Sharon A. and James F. Almond
Matt, Janelle and Barry Clark
Matt and Amy, Velma Clark
Maureen MacWilliams,
Kathryn J. Wells
Phillip White
Max and Snowflake Snow,
Animal Hospital of Antioch
Meow, Tony and Elaine La Russa
Meowie, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Mike Lehmkuhl, Janie Tulanian
Milo and Romeo, Animal Hospital
of Antioch
Mimi, Dr. Jane B. Burka
Morgan, Cheryl D. Matthews
Mr. Kitty,
Bonnie J. Schlobohm
Janelle and Barry Clark
Terry A. Moore
Mufassa, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Muffy, Maryl and Thomas P. Davis
Muriel Eleanor Unverferth,
Patricia C. Young
Murphy, Julie M. and Robert J. Stagg
Murphy, Craig and Susan Elliott
Myeka, Steven L. and Maria
Valente
Nala, Jennifer and John Zambri
Nanette Groux Skelton,
Lani Meneses
Barbara M. Dunphy Lundrigan
Naola Colligan, Keene L. Schaaf
Natasha, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Neboo, Patrice Boroughs and Ken
Johnston
Nikki, Christine A. and Jerome A.
Frazee
Nutmeg, Martin and Harriet Spitz
Nutty, Michelle Donaldson
Olga Radosevich, Gayle K. Frye
Oliver and Snickers, Susan K. and
Walter J. Jocketty
Patricia Swindell, Diablo Bowmen
Archery Club
Patti Angela Sears, Kathryn G.
Farley
Paul S. Peratis, Tanya and Joseph
Pemberton
Pedee, MacTavish and Bird,
William D. Hardie
Pepper and Molly, Michelle Rose
PJ, Coach, Monet, Sunny,
Kinkade and Bardot, Lucretia A.
and Steve Marcus
Poseidon (Poe), Animal Hospital
of Antioch
Princess, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Punkin and Ally, Cynthia A. Baron
and David Abel
Rambo and Blitz, Dr. Christopher
J. Hussar
Raylene, Nancy E. Miller
Rebecca Worsham, Michelle
Phillips
Red Tobin, Marsha A. and Richard
Servetnick
Renee, Keith K. and Stacey Tsuchiya
Rhett, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Richard Dale, Nancy C. Goodman
Ricky, David L. and Lora I. Vernon
Robert E. Kuhnle, Debbie V. Kuhnle
Robert G. Ferrero,
Karin Thompson
John G. and Christopher J. Galli
Shirley A. and David J. Koepsell
Chip and Janet Margelli
Robert G. Hutfliess, D.D.S., Adele
C. and Allen L. Meier
Rocco, Christopher and Pam Ives
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Rocky, Carol Rosenberg
Rocky, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Rosie, Joe and Ellen Donohue
Rowdy, Ernest R. and Ida Walden
Roy Tamo, Randy Vosti
Ruth Apana, Albert C. and
Elizabeth Finn
Sadie, John A. Dunn
Sadie Bicker, Catherine T. and
Daniel J. Murphy
Sam, Randy J. and Janet Hendricks
Sam, Martha E. Hernandez and
Terry Grummitt
Samantha, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Sandy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sarah, Mary T. Whitaker
Scarlet O’Hair, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Shady, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sierra, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sir
Barktholemew,
Animal
Hospital of Antioch
Sir George, Marsha A. and Richard
Servetnick
Sloopy Pearl, Deborah M. Collins
Snickers, Bill and Shannon Cook
Snickers, Terry L. Parrent
Snickers, Kaye and Jack Gordon
Snoopdogg, Marsha A. and
Richard Servetnick
Snowy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sonia and Boots, Linda K. and
Stephen J. Crowe
Sophie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Spangle Biondi, Judith D. French
Sparkle, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sparkle and Trouble, Elaine
Daubert
Spice, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sport, Jennifer and John Zambri
Spot, May N. and David A. Windrem
Spotted, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Star, Janette G. and Steve Farrand
Stella and Bruno Trapizona, Joe
and Ellen Donohue
Stephanie, Gerald and Patricia
Carrell
Stephanie Campbell-Hartzell,
Susan L. Campbell-Weir
Stray Cat, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Streaker, Animal Hospital of
Antioch
Susan Dornsife, Rena Brantley
Svetlana, Alexander Daedalus
T.J. and Sandy, Ralph D. and Eileen
M. Watson
Tabitha, Toby Curry and Dee
Trevorrow
Tacha Johnson, Glenn and Diane
Colacurci
Taku, Ellen S. Wyatt
Tamale, Dr. Mark W. Storer
Taylor, Joan Balzarini-Robbins
Taylor, James P. Stephens
Tedy and Dewey, Robert B. Simon
Terry Duckworth, Carolyn H. and
Donald B. McCaul
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Spring 2016
In Memory of Special Friends
The Mom, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Thomas Hughes, AIIM Golden
Gate Chapter
Toby, Mona, Jasmine, Annie,
Kiffie, Buck and Sandy, Pets
Eternal Rest, Inc
Toto, Captain Morris Gaiter USAF Ret.
Trixie, Cheryl, Kipper, Patrick,
Katie, Joey and Riley, Patricia A.
Baran
Trouble Cerbo-Yeager, Edward J.
Leiter
Tucker Siska, Ryan Christoi and
Sara Prado
Tulie, Jeannette A. Gape
Tuwie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tuxedo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tweets, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Verna Lane, George O. Lane
Victor and Olga Graham,
Dorothy Graham
Walter Horst,
Lorraine Horst
Bruce Gilbert
Kathleen and Patrick Elmer
Watson, Steven C. and Diane Parrish
Whiskey, Animal Hospital of Antioch
William, Judith D. French
Willow, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Willy Begun, Kelly R. Hanna and
Reylan Lange
Wim, Nancy S. Carlin
Yadi Meckfessel, Robert Meckfessel
Yogi, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Zac, Brian Mitchell
Ziggy and Mozart, Henry T. Allen
and Karen L. Petras
Zoey, Joseph M. Wiencek
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Spring 2016
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Update
On the Road with ARF’s Mobile Clinic
ARF’s Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic is already making an impact for
animals in need! Our first day onboard, we altered twelve kittens. Since
then, we have used our 33 foot long, custom-built vehicle to increase
ARF’s capacity for spay/neuter, and have hit the road to bring the clinic
to our partnering animal shelters to help relieve the overwhelming
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