Spring 2012 - Good Samaritan Pet Adoption Center

GOOD SAMARITAN
PET PIPELINE
Spring 2012
Volume XII Issue 47
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A Publication of Good Samaritan Pet Center
Team Kingston
Inside This Issue
By Beth Springer
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We Have Wonderful
Animals for Adoption.
Take a Look!
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Our Chili Cook-Off was a
Big Success
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Warm Your Heart with
Our Pets’ Success Stories
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See the Photo Gallery and
Mailbox
Teamwork is vital to the successful
placement of our rescue animals.
Some dogs need a little more help
than others. Kingston was no
exception. He came to us from a
shelter in Southern Colorado. My
guess is that he was surrendered
because he was a rowdy, boisterous
fellow who couldn’t contain his
enthusiasm when meeting people.
His way of saying hello was to
plant his big paws up on your
shoulders. Kingston’s “high jump”
greeting method was proving to be
a problem.
Their lives are in our hands.
Features
Team Kingston
1
Monte Gentry-Tripps Abrams
2
Fun at Our Chili Cook-Off
4
Photo Gallery
6
What Dogs Taught Their Guardian 7
Animals for Adoption
9
In Memoriam
10
Good Sam Mailbox
11
Memorials and Thank Yous
12
Good Samaritan Pet Center
P. O. Box 202005
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303-333-2291
Website:
GoodSamaritanPetCenter.org
A family on the western slope
wanted to adopt Kingston. They
were informed of his issues and his
training needs. He was enrolled in a
six week training class. He proved
to be more work than the adoptive
family had anticipated. Kingston
was scheduled to be returned the
week before Christmas. His former
foster family didn’t have room to
take him back. I was scrambling to
find a kennel that had space
available over the holiday season.
Thank goodness Mary Kay Walters
and Deby Brinkley, of DMK
Rehoming, had just opened a
boarding kennel in east Aurora
called Cisco’s Den. They had room
to take Kingston in.
Deby contacted me after Kingston
had been at her facility a few weeks
and said a trainer was willing to
work with Kingston. Lon Fleweling
had experience under his belt
working with large, boisterous
dogs, and I was optimistic he could
Kingston is almost ready for a
new home.
make some positive changes in
Kingston’s behavior. Adult dogs
who don’t receive training at a
young age still have great capacity
and potential for learning new
things given some time and
patience.
Lon would go out to the kennel
twice a week to work with
Kingston, and saw great progress
in a short amount of time.
Kingston is a loveable guy who is
eager to please. He just needed
consistency, guidance and
direction. Lon also offered his
assistance in doing home visits
with potential adopters for
Kingston. He would inform people
about Kingston’s needs in an effort
to have a successful placement.
And he would encourage folks to
continue his training.
I’m so grateful to Mary Kay and
Deby for taking Kingston in and to
Lon Fleweling for working with
Kingston.
Cisco’s Den has been the perfect
place for Kingston to receive
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training and they also have plenty of open space for him to get much needed exercise. I admire their business
philosophy. All profits from Cisco's Den go to DMK Rehoming to support their rescue. Anyone who is boarding
a rescue dog gets a 25% discount on all services (daycare, boarding, grooming, parking - while using the shuttle
to DIA). They are geared directly toward the rescue industry. They give large discounts to rescue groups if they
need a temporary place to board a dog until a foster home becomes available. All dogs must be altered, up to date
on shots and non-aggressive.
Kingston still needs a little fine tuning, but he’s nearly ready to find his Forever Home. Mary Kay, Deby and Lon
have been instrumental in making this all happen. Whoever adopts Kingston will definitely have some fun filled
dog adventures!
Monte Gentry-Tripps Abrams
(11.06.2001 – 02.18.2012)
by Carole M. Gentry
Monte arrived at my Denver home on a rainy evening on Saturday, March 10, 2007. In retrospect, the universe
had been gently bringing his story my way for a few months before he officially joined our household. I’d spent
the months of November and December of 2006 traveling in Italy and Mexico, after my mother’s death and the
passing of my beloved German Shepherd, Captain Tripps. Due to a donation made in my mom’s (Marie K.
Gentry) and Captain’s memory, I received an email from Beth Springer, Director, Good Samaritan Pet Center,
thanking me along with a message stating that the organization had been able to rescue 100 dogs from Kansas
and that there was one particular dog whom she had great hope of finding the perfect home. A picture of Monte
accompanied the note.
I recall thinking about how handsome he was, but at the time, I was not ready to open my heart to another dog—
at least not just yet. At the end of February, my friends, Georgia, Matty and their daughter, Isabel came to
Denver for a visit. Matt observed that Lulu (my Black Labrador Retriever) and my Good Sam’s Birman, Dusty
(the cat who thinks he is a dog) both seemed lost without Captain and that Lulu was in need of a companion.
My friends headed back home and I seriously began to think about the
possibility of another dog. That afternoon, I received an email from Beth
saying that if I had not yet adopted another dog, she had the perfect dog for my
household. Once again, there was Monte’s story and picture coming into my
world. In her message, Beth said, the thought came to her while she was
sitting at her desk and it was then that I picked up the phone and told her I was
willing to consider.
The situation seemed organic and so perfect that Beth and I both agreed that
my mom and Captain brought Monte to me. From the moment his foster
mom, Jeanette Sherwood walked him through the door, Lulu was in love with
him. Her tail never stopped wagging and they immediately forged a fun and
loving partnership. He also became a great dad to the kitties!
Monte was six years old when we adopted each other. He’d spent the first five
years of his life kenneled in a chainlink dog run narrowly escaping euthanasia
Monte Smiling
four times. He had a gimpy, crooked walk from a broken leg that had never
properly been attended to, but none of us could understand why he had not been adopted. He was incredible.
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And, in reflection, he was exactly as described in his flyer: housetrained, very happy, calm, obedient,
affectionate, smart and very handsome!
Next week we would have celebrated five, incredible years together. However, our union was cut short by
Monte’s passing on February 18, 2012 from a twisted stomach and bloat. Our time flew by and it was far too
short but what is most important about Monte’s story is that despite having a rough start to life, Monte
continued to have a generous and loving soul. He lived his life with joy and he taught me to live in the
moment with love, generosity, compassion and happiness.
Monte was an old soul as well as an old-fashioned, dapper
gentleman. He loved his Denver life with Lulu, the kitties and me.
We enjoyed long, twice daily walks in our Northwest Highland’s
neighborhood and along Sloan’s Lake. In the summer months, our
neighbor’s, Pam and John, and their two dogs, Roscoe and
Buttercup, joined us for our evening walk. The dogs were all great
friends!
However, Monte’s most favorite time was spent at our Santa Fe
home freely exploring the arroyos and mountain trails that awaited
us directly outside our door. He grinned the entire five-hour drive
down to Santa Fe. Once there many tail-wagging friends in the
Village of Cañada de Los Alamos greeted Lulu and Monte. Monte
considered Santa Fe “heaven on earth.”
Monte in the February Snow
Last April, Soldier (aka Tollie) arrived in our home as a foster. Initially, he was a challenging dog and required
intense training and patience. Monte liked Tollie but at times I could sense he considered him a bit obnoxious,
while Lulu adored her new lab mix buddy. In time, Tollie has become a wonderful dog and when we last spent
10 days in New Mexico, Monte and Lulu taught Tollie an important lesson in relaxation and how to be present
in the moment and enjoy the quiet moments we spent hiking or just sitting on a mountain-top soaking up the
sun.
Monte will always remain an important part of my life and in my heart and soul. He was truly an incredible
dog. His legacy? Older dogs make wonderful companions. An active dog, Monte was always ready to head
out for a hike, a walk or a car ride. Since his passing many friends have remarked that “Monte was lucky to
have found a great life with me,” but I think I was more blessed by his presence and grace. He is already
deeply missed by Lulu, Tollie, the kitties and me. As we move forward, we will celebrate the life that Monte
embraced with a big grin and a wagging tale!
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Our Spring Newsletter is in celebration of dogs and the
people who love them
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Thanks to all who provided generous donations for our Cook-0ff!
The Retreat Lounge
2186 South Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-1869
Pho Bowlevard
5950 So. Platte Canyon Road
Suite A 1
Littleton, CO 80123
Lavender Hair Salon
9251 E. Peakview Ave.
Greenwood Village, Co. 80111
Sam’s No. 3
2580 South Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80014
Hacienda Colorado
4100 E Mexico #G
Denver, CO 80222
Ted’s Montana Grill
7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 610
Littleton, CO 80120
P: 720-283-2303
Broadview Animal Clinic
10300 East Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80247
303-155-1424
Little Pub Company
1400 Wewatta Street, #910
Denver, CO 80202
Talking Books Plus
3333 So. Wadsworth Blvd., #C111
Lakewood, CO 80227
Broadview Boarding Kennels
2155 South Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80014
303-755-0471
Glasstique
13576 E. Evans Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014
270-270-4323
Salon Deroge
5935 So. Zang Street, #10
Littleton, CO 80127
Coldstone Creamery
7473 East 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
Hero’s P.E.T.S.
8086 West Bowles Avenue, Unit
North
Littleton, CO 80123
King Soopers
Ciji’s Natural Pet Supply
2260 Kearney Street
Denver, CO 80207
303-322-8000
Schneid’s Smoke Shack
7986 So. Depew Street
Littleton, CO 80128
Laund R Mutt
12512-B W Ken Caryl Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
Elements Therapeutic Massage
2610 West Belleview Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123-3371
Wildlife Experience
10035 So. Peoria Street
Parker, CO 80134
Good Times
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
White Fence Farm
6263 West Jewell Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80232
Peace Dog
278 Fillmore St
Denver, CO 80206
303.993.7644
Tagawa Gardens
7711 S. Parker Road
Centennial, CO 80016
Havana Street Station
1911 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80014-1011
Red Lobster
Yoga Class Village Center Yoga
7255 W. Grant Ranch Blvd.
Littleton, CO 801223
Lewis and Bark
5623 South Prince Street
Littleton, CO 80120-1127
(303) 347-6370
Paw Prints Centennial
6842 South Yosemite Street
Centennial, CO 80112
(720) 482-6806
All the Rage Salon
7980 S. Depew Street
Littleton, CO 80128
Samantha’s Dogs n’ Katz
22978 Smoky Hill Road
Centennial, CO 80016
303-627-PETS (7387)
Cupcake Dreamin’
10600 E. Garden Drive, Suite 103
Aurora, CO 80012
Dora’s Mexican Restaurant
2406 South Parker Road
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 368-1527
Nature’s Table
Cooking School
6657 W. Ottawa Ave. D-3
Littleton, CO 80128
303-923-8783
Pet Station
2300 South Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
Private Donors
Susan Berry
Carol Vogel
Nancy Baker
Sue Bradeen
Ann Fleckenstein
Val Parks
Lori Underwood
Dave Lowe
Hannah Williams
Kim O’Brien
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Our Photo Gallery
Ella and Pearl are doing great in their new
home. Aren't they adorable?
Joyce Terlaje sent in this picture of Teddy in
the snow.
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Buddy can make a bed out of most
anything! Buddy was recently adopted and
is now part of Lisa Sherman’s Family.
Dennie Dorall sent in this picture of her recently
adopted Good Sam dog Gigi Fox (AKA Willow,
center). She is shown with her little sister Camilla
Barker Bowles and her big brother Henry Liam
Fitzpatrick.
Foster mom Diane is holding foster dog Tilly’s six
pups. There are three handsome boys and three
darling girls. The Boxer Mix pups and Tilly will be
ready for adoption on April 24.
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What Two Smart Dogs Taught Their Not So Smart Guardian
By Chuck, Stormy, and Shadow Cross
Lesson 1: You don’t know what you’re missing or what’s possible.
First, let me say, I didn't realize I wasn't smart before I adopted Stormy, then Shadow a few years later from
Good Samaritan. “The boys” are both herding breeds so I knew what I was getting into, or so I thought.
Sure, I had lived life. I worked, traveled, attended grad school, lived a few places, and had several planned
and unplanned (mis)adventures. After all that, one might think he
or she is pretty attuned to the ways of the world, how it works, and
what’s important. Then you adopt a smart, active pet and slowly,
with great patience and not a small amount of mischief, they teach
you just how little you know about the world, of how to live, and
of life itself.
When Stormy, a border collie - heeler mix, came into my life I
quickly learned that daily exercise wasn’t optional. Granted, I was
active before, but on my own time when it fit with work, chores,
and social life. Stormy’s insistence on daily, or really several times
daily, walks, runs, play time, and bike rides tremendously changed
my priorities. Because of Stormy, I met neighbors I would not
have met otherwise, explored new trails, saw more sunsets, and
most importantly learned that life’s routine shouldn’t dominate all
my time. Sure, the grass still needs to be cut, and it does get cut,
but does it HAVE to be today? No, probably not.
Chuck & Stormy at the Dog Park
Lesson 2: There is never a perfect time to adopt a pet so DO IT at less than a perfect time.
My introductory visit with Stormy was in 2006 from a Good Sam posting on line. I had wanted a dog for
years, but life always seemed too busy. Leaving a dog alone just didn’t seem fair so I waited…and
waited…and waited to adopt. When my employer allowed me to work from home, the last of my mostly
lame excuses was gone. No getting around it, now go find that dog!
I had searched for months, but wasn't having much luck finding that all important mutual fit. I was amazed at
how many wonderful dogs were out there, and I wanted to adopt them all, but barring owning a farm,
winning Power Ball, or knocking over a bank, I was only going to have room for one dog. I'd like to say my
first meeting with Stormy was love at first sight, but as with any first date, human or otherwise, both parties
were a bit apprehensive and a little nervous. Luckily, I had tucked a tennis ball in my pocket. This, Stormy
decided, made me somewhat more likeable and far more approachable. After a long game of fetch followed
by an hour of Stormy nervously doing trot-by sniffing as I sat on his foster parent’s couch, our mutual
apprehension faded to nascent admiration. Within a week, I was driving Stormy back to my, that is our,
home.
Lesson 3: There’s a big world out there and its more fun and possibilities than you realize.
As adults, our world is needlessly constrained by the known, the expected, and, worst of all, decorum. We
marvel at the wonder with which a child sees the world. To a child everything is new, exciting, full of fun
possibilities, and is just waiting to be experienced! A pet unwittingly changes its guardian’s perspective that
way too.
Any activity I do now is full of possibilities I never considered before. A lake? Hey, why not swim! A field?
Gotta look for mice! A deflated ball? Let’s play fetch! A creek? Lets swim again! An open car door? Let’s
go for a ride…its not our car?…So! A freshly planted garden? Let’s dig! (Uggghh!) A box of tissues? Let’s
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take them to the back yard and shred them so it looks like it snowed in July! (I’ve got to say, it was
impossible not to laugh at that.)
Lesson 4: Life presents opportunities often at just the right time.
As I said earlier, my employer allowed me to work from home. Stormy and I relished in this with him
sleeping under, or frequently on top of, my desk as I worked. Sadly after a few years the corporate pendulum
swung back and I was required to go back in to the office. Stormy became increasingly, well, depressed when
I would leave for work in the morning. He seemed so sad that something needed to be done.
Fostering another dog as a companion for Stormy wasn’t
something I ever planned on, but several friends had fostered and
enjoyed the experience. I thought, “Why not?” Shortly after
thinking that, Good Samaritan had an emergency posting on
Facebook seeking a foster home for a small cattle dog mix. My
“Why not?” quickly turned into a “When can I pick Shadow up?”
email.
Stormy and Shadow
At first, my idea to have Shadow become Stormy’s companion
landed with a resounding thud. Stormy was less than happy about
sharing our home and ANY of my attention with another dog. So
much for my brilliant idea! But just when I was wondering what to
do, Stormy realized maybe this other dog was ok after all. Shadow
plays, but clumsily. Shadow wrestles, awkwardly. Shadow is fun
to chase because he’s not all that hard to catch. Hmm, maybe this
other dog is good to have around. Things were going so well that
three weeks after bringing Shadow home I emailed Beth to say we
wanted to adopt Shadow.
That was nearly 2 years ago. It’s funny to think about now because Shadow is no longer clumsy, awkward, or
easy to catch. Stormy and Shadow are, however, very best of friends.
Lesson 5: Life is precious, unpredictably short, and should be relished everyday.
While Shadow runs, plays, and acts like any energetic dog, he was born with a very bad heart. Good Sam and
I knew this when I adopted Shadow, but it was heart wrenching to learn nothing can be done for one of
Shadow’s heart problems. This, though, is how two smart rescue dogs taught a not so smart guardian the most
important lesson of all.
Most of us live our daily lives not giving a second thought to our mortality. Careers, news, errands, finances,
and superfluous fluff constantly grabs at our attention, until, …until events make you realize life is precious,
short, and should be fully enjoyed everyday.
The fact that Shadow’s life with me could end at any time was a wakeup call to take stock of what really
matters in my life. While Shadow’s condition is serious, he’s extremely full of life. One look at him and
anyone can tell he wants to live life to the fullest every day. He relishes in running, playing, exploring, and
creating mischief! His enthusiasm for all and any adventure is contagious. So, while Shadow’s life
expectancy is very uncertain, that fact causes me to make different choices for their lives as well as my own.
Our time is now, Carpe Diem!
Chuck Cross has been blessed to live in Superior, CO with Stormy and Shadow and an ever expanding
garden. Plans for 2012 include innumerable hikes, runs, bike rides in the open space, camping in a fire tower,
and backpacking in the wilds of Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado.
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Meet Our Animals For Adoption
Kalani 303-733-7827
Ginger 303-733-7827
Myrna 303-431-1411
Myles 303-799-8433
Robert 785-477-5392
Zelda 303-503-7437
These are just a few of the animals
we have for adoption.
To learn more about our adoptable pets,
visit our website:
www.GoodSamaritanPetCenter.org
Milo 303-431-1411
Olive 303-667-1094
Tanner 303-799-8433
We Are Now Listed on
Petfinder.com
And
Adopt-A-Pet.com
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TOO SOON OUR BELOVED PETS LEAVE US TO CROSS OVER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Amy Kessler is missing her companion Bennett
Mark Will Miss His Buddy Tate
This is Janet and Kevin St. Clair’s cat Effie
who passed away recently.
Kirby, beloved dog of Pat and
Steve Anderson
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Our Mailbox
Hi,
I'm sending an update on Ben who we adopted from Good Sams a few weeks ago. When Ben came to live
with us he was on Clomipramine for compulsive licking and lick granulomas. Ben is doing really well health
wise. He continues the Clomipramine and probably will into the future. His obsessive licking seems to come
and go in spurts. We will continue to work with Dr. Strauss who Ben was seeing with Good Samaritan. One
of his Granulomas was open and infected when he came to live with us. Right now it is still open but not
infected. Each day it heals a little more. I believe that it will be closed in a couple of weeks if it continues to
heal at this rate. Overall Ben looks fantastic; he's gained a little bit of weight. He remains a really playful,
energetic guy. His tail is always wagging and he is a joy to take
anywhere. He continues to love interacting with other dogs and
people. Even the non-dog
lovers in my family like him.
He remains very gentle and
patient with children of all
ages and our mentally
delayed friends as well.
He has by far exceeded our
expectations!
-Andrea Robinson
Carlos and Ben
Ben Sleeping
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Every time you give, you help save the
lives of innocent dogs and cats like Milo,
Ricky, Lady, and other neglected,
abandoned, and homeless animals.
Thanks to you, Good Samaritan Pet
Adoption Center can provide these
animals with kindness, medical care, and
a loving foster home.
To make an online donation, just go
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Memorials and Thank Yous
Lorraine Lee remembers her special cat “Momcat”. The backyard just isn't the same without her. “Rest in
Peace"
Kristann Magee lost her beloved chow mix Langdon. He was cared for by a wonderful team of people. He
was a very special soul. Thanks to Kristann for giving him a wonderful home and special thanks go out to his
foster mom, Patty Hatfield, The Whole Cat and Dr. Kris Ahlberg for providing the best care a dog could
ask for.
Amy Kessler and her companion Peter are greatly missing their special dog Bennett. All the Aunties at
'Lucky Dog' Walkers' are missing their buddy Bennett, too.
Carole Gentry is missing her wonderful dog Monte, who passed suddenly and unexpectedly. He provided
great joy to all who knew him.
Carole Gentry made a donation in memory of Monte Gentry-Tripps Abrams, (11.6.01-2.18.12) and her
friend's dog, Buck Vonweinerhund Caverly-Arata (11.6.2000-2.29.12).
Happy 80th Birthday to Ara Johnston!
Debbie Williams made a donation in honor of her very special Scottie Tucker.
Steve Wainz and Susan Berry said goodbye to their foster dog LL Bean. He was an adorable little cocker,
who fought a courageous battle with cancer for a long time.
Shelley and Matthew Miller are missing their wonderful dog friend Jig. He had seven great years with them.
Carol and Steve Meyer said goodbye to their lovely little cocker spaniel Nell.
Congratulations to Sarah and Ryan Murrell on the birth of their daughter Emilee Jayde on January 12th.
She’s definitely destined to be a pet lover! Her grandparents Dart and Carol Byington said so!
Janet and Kevin St. Clair lost their beloved cat Effie. They adopted her many years ago and gave her a
wonderful life.
The enclosed check is in memory of my sweet precious Flora. She was my very sweet little blind girl who
was also going deaf. It was amazing how fast she learned her way around the house and the backyard. She
was high maintenance, but if I had it to do over again, I’d adopt her again and again. Gracie and I loved her
and miss her. Elaine Esquibel.
Mary Vogt lost her beloved Golden Nelly. Nelly was also a very special friend to Arlene and Dean Wood.
He will be missed.
Andrew and Suni Devitt made a donation in honor of Cheryl Harpt, Gene McGowen and Millie.
Thanks to Elizabeth Bublitz for picking up Kalani for us. His foster mom was unable to get there at transport
time so Elizabeth helped us out.
Thanks to Judith Elzi for taking Bryn on daily walks from the kennel.
The world of feral cat rescue lost a true hero when our friend Karen Hood passed away on Tuesday
November 8th. Karen had been trapping feral cats (TNR) and feeding colonies since most of us can
remember. Her passion for cats and animals in general was something most of us could only admire. She
would go anywhere and do anything to make a bad situation better for the smallest of creatures who had no
chance. Karen worked with Divine Feline as their trapper on a regular basis. She walked softly but carried a
big energy about her and will be sorely missed. The cats thank you Karen.
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Carol Bryan lost her beautiful chocolate lab Jordan. She will be missed. Carol sent in a donation to honor
all her nine best canine friends January, Jello, Juno, Juliet, Jeronimo, Jewel, Juniper, Jacquie and Jordan.
Briana, Rachel and Christopher Bryan sent in a donation in honor of Jordan. They miss Grandma
Bryan’s wonderful dog.
Condolences go out to Marc Chandler who recently lost his buddy Tate. Marc adopted Tate from Good
Sam in 2003 and they had been inseparable. Tate was the love of Marc’s life, and he will be greatly missed.
The Springer and Johnston family are remembering their special cousin Johnny Applegate. He will be
greatly missed by us all. Dogs weren’t allowed in his apartment complex, but his brother was able to smuggle
in a puppy near the end as Johnny was seeking the comfort of a canine buddy.
A huge thank you to the Good Sam volunteers who helped make the 19th Annual Chili Cook-off a successBarb Herbold, Jenna Herbold, Cameron Dawkins, Katy Dealy, Arlene Wood, Carol Vogel, Beth
and Gary Springer, Nancy and Debbie Baker, Kathy Bailey, Susan Berry and Steve Wainz, Don
Gaylien and Marilyn Kraft. Thanks also to the Retreat Lounge and staff for your hospitality.
Congratulations to this year’s Chili winners:
Red Chili
Green Chili
Veggie Chili
1 Frank Westerman
Lisa Haas
Bonnie Simpson
2 Don Gaylien
Jeff and Nancy Johnston
Katy Dealy
3 Joyce Fandal
Barb Herbold
Look What’s New
Forever Paws is the magical companion book
to our titles For Every Dog An Angel and
For Every Cat An Angel. This is Christine
Davis’ newest book of comfort. It focuses on
what happens when the time comes to say
goodbye to our treasured animal friends.
Forever Paws takes the reader on a gentle
and hopeful journey. The story begins by
telling us that puppies and kittens are born
with glowing forever paws, a wondrous gift
that guides the critter to its special person
and keeps them connected for all time.
To order send $11 plus $2.25 for shipping and handling.
Order by check payable to Good Samaritan Pet Center.
Mail order to Good Samaritan Pet Center, Post Office
Box 202005, Denver, Colorado 80220
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Welcome New Members!!
(and thanks to those who renewed)
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Karen Brown
John and Debra Taylor
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Linda Toland
Want to be a member?
Yes! I want to become a member of Good Samaritan Pet
Center and help prevent animal abuse and abandonment.
I am enclosing $25 for a yearly membership ($1,000 for a lifetime membership). Make checks payable to Good Samaritan
Pet Center. Membership is renewable annually. Good
Samaritan Pet Center is a 501 c (3) tax-exempt organization.
Donations are tax deductible within the limits of current tax
laws. We do not share our member’s addresses with any other
organization.
Name_____________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City______________________________State_____________
Zip_________________
Home Phone_________________
Office Phone _______________Email____________________
I would like a volunteer application.
Circle YES
Want to Volunteer?
We have many fun and interesting volunteer
Opportunities. To talk about membership or
volunteer opportunities please call
Carol at 303-973-3079
Volume XII Issue 47
A special thanks to our SUPER TOP DOG DONORS
and our BIG DOG DONORS for this quarter.
Super Dog Donors have
contributed $500 or more in
cash or donations and Big
Dog Donors $25 or more.
Mitch and Lynn Kahn *
Tim and Astrid Weimer
Brenda Kochevar
April Stearns
Pat Bird
Jane Pizer
Caroline Emsermann
Thomas Blake and Mary
Holland
Carrie Schmitt
Laura Robertson
Ted and Kim Danielson
Rickie Rosen
Robert Gratiot
Shelli Moseley
Tony Gottlieb
Chris Davis
Linda Ouellette
John and Barbara
Martinez
Pet Station
Deb Smith
Shelley Hofmann
Doug Hawes*
Carolyn Carder
Elaine Esquibel
Keith and Andrea
Raschke
Rena Todd and Richard
Reynolds
Chuck and Francie
Anderson*
Kathleen Stiny
Cindy Lee
Gay Dickerson
Barb Veto
John and Debra Taylor
Lois Mooney
*Super Dog Donors
George and Jean
Emerson
Dale Pfeiffer
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Amy McCawley
Debbie Bublitz*
Patricia Conroy
Aline and Joe Hart
Anita Littlewolf
Nancy Wilkins
Donese Brittingham
Carol Bryan
Jeff Jones
Elaine Hicks
Sally Griess
Andrew and Suni
Devitt
Barbara Dealy
Barbie Senn
Arrow Liquors
Bob and Lou Tucker
Holly Hoting
David Thornton
Linda Martin
John Gollub and
Lorraine McCoy
Donna Ramskill
Brad and Shelly
Ulmer
Debbie Williams
Will and Kathy
Johnston
Chili Cook Off
Winners
Jim and Cathy
Stauss
The Retreat Lounge
Dave Lowe
Kim Tischler Lenk
Carole Gentry
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Good Samaritan Pet Pipeline
Volume XII Issue 47
Paw Prints
6842 S. Yosemite Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Pet Station
303-757-6800
2300 South Colo. Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
Pet World
303-237-4040
7585 West 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
Christine Davis
Lighthearted Press
P.O. Box 90125
Portland, OR 97290
P C LAN’d
303-730-3466
6514 So. Broadway
Littleton, CO 80121
Chewy’s Bonetique
200 Quebec Street, Bldg. 600
Denver, CO 80230
http://www.pcland.com
303-344-2663
Broadview Animal Clinic
10400 East Evans
Denver, CO 80247
The Whole Cat and Dog too!
1540 S Pearl St
Denver, CO 80210-2635
Ken’s Reproduction Ltd.
2220 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-871-0443
303-297-9191
Glendale Whole Foods
870 So. Colorado Blvd.
Glendale, CO 80246
Two Pals and a Pup
231 Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80206
303-350-4498
The Wags & Menace Make a
Difference Program Foundation
PO Box 24986
Denver, CO 80224-0986
303-691-0101
Our Sponsors
Good Samaritan Pet Center
extends a special thank you to
our sponsors. These people
have paid $15 per year or
contributed a like amount of
in-kind donations.
If you
would like to be listed here,
please call
303-333-2291.
Laund-Ur-Mutt
12512 W. Ken Caryl Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
720-981-7387
Ciji’s Natural Pet Supply
2260 Kearney Street
Denver, CO 80207
303-322-8000
Susan Trost, Colorado Benefit
Advisors; Insurance Broker/Pre-paid
Legal
405 S Wilcox St, #105
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-663-2952
Zahn Financial Services
13301 W. 43rd Drive, Unit 6A
Golden, CO 80403
720-497-1477
zahnfinancial@cfnmail.com
Mindful Dog Training
www.mindfuldogtraining.com
Barrie Finger
Barriefinger@yahoo.com
720-984-6777
Lucky Dog Walkers
Owned and operated by Patty
Hatfield
Pet sitting and dog walking
services; Cat care included
luckydogwalkers@earthlink.net
Serving central and South central
Denver 303-733-7827
Our Wish List
Office Supplies
Stamps
8.5 x 11 reams of
white paper
#10 envelopes
# 6 ¾ envelopes
HP ink cartridges
88xl black and color
HP 21 and HP 22
Canned cat and
kitten food
Empty square kitty
litter buckets
Canned Dog food
Cat Scratching Posts
Cat Beds, Cat Litter
Stainless Steel dog and
cat food bowls
Gerber meat baby food
- Chicken or Turkey
with Gravy
Chicken Jerky Treats
For Dogs
Easel
Nature’s Miracle
First Aid Kits for Pets
Safety Collars for Cats
And Kittens
Harnesses and 6-foot
Leashes for large dogs
First Aid Kits for Humans
To find out where
to drop off
donated items,
please call
303-333-2291
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A Quarterly Publication
of The Good
Samaritan Pet Center
P.O. Box 202005
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303-333-2291
Email: springer@idcomm.com
Promoting healthy
relationships between
people and their pets.
Editor
Jim Kummer
Contributing Copy
Editors
Carol Vogel
Art
Diane Lucarelli
Nancy Reed
Contributing Writers
Carole Gentry
Chuck Cross
Beth Springer
Good Samaritan Pet Pipeline
Volume XII Issue 47
Mission Statement
We promote healthy relationships between people and
their pets and strive to prevent animal abuse and
abandonment. We provide resources and support services
to fulfill these goals.
We dedicate this newsletter to
Monte and Langdon
two of our wonderful furry friends
who have crossed the rainbow
bridge. They will be greatly missed.
Good Samaritan
Pet Center
Board of Directors
Executive Director:
Beth Springer
President:
Carol Vogel
Vice President:
Kathy Bailey
Treasurer:
Chuck Anderson
Secretary:
Lori Underwood
Good Samaritan Pet Center is a 50l( c ) 3 organization registered with the State of
Colorado. All contributions are tax deductible.