100000 spay/neuters a life-saving milestone

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TAILS FROM THE
FURSIDE
SUMMER 2015
Vacationing
Mobile Pet
Adopt
Mr. Toppins
with and
without
your pet [ 6 ]
Adoption
Center nearly
completed [ 6 ]
a special
cat friend
awaits a new
home
[ 10-11 ]
[14 ]
100,000 spay/neuters
a life-saving milestone
APL and
Sangamon
County Animal
Control have
found
considerable
common
ground in
assuring the
welfare of
animals.
By Evelyn Taylor
O
n April 23, 2015, APL
celebrated the 100,000th
spay/ neuter surgery performed
in our nine-year-old spay/
neuter clinic. That’s 100,000
fewer cats and dogs to reproduce even more thousands
of litters of kittens and puppies
left to roam or be relinquished
to shelters and animal control
facilities.
Of course we can only
guess how many fewer kittens
and puppies, but here’s how we
can measure the clinic’s impact:
Since opening in 2006, there’s
been a dramatic decrease in
intake and euthanasia at
Sangamon County Animal
Control. How much? Intake
has dropped by 38% and the
number of animals euthanized
by 68%!
The impact of APL’s
spay/neuter clinic, though,
reaches across a large swath
of Central Illinois, extending
to a 90-mile radius around
Springfield. That’s how far our
vehicles carry cats and dogs to
and from rescue organizations,
animal controls, and humane
societies for spay/ neuter at
our clinic. They form a network
of nearly three dozen “shelter
partners,” groups that regularly
use our high-quality, low-cost
clinic to affordably spay/neuter
their animals prior to adoption. Sangamon County
Animal Control is one of those
groups, but the relationship
between APL and Animal
Control doesn’t end with
spay/neuter.
In fact, APL Executive
Continued on page 3
Among the speakers at APL’s celebration of its 100,000th spay/neuter
surgery was Greg Largent (at the podium), Sangamon County Animal
Control’s Director of Operations. To his right is APL Executive Director
Deana Corbin and APL’s spay/neuter clinic staff. At the far right of the
photo is APL President Kevin Hyatt.
NEWSLETTER OF THE ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY
PRESIDENT’SCOMMENTS
Summer 2015
Tails From the Fur Side is
published four times a year for
members of APL, which is
dedicated to caring for ill,
injured and abused homeless
animals and coordinating the
adoption of those animals by
responsible pet owners; it further is committed to ending
companion animal overpopulation by offering high quality,
low-cost spay/neuter services.
O
ne of the things
I like best
about the Animal
Protective League is
that it is wholly dedicated to assisting
animals in need. It is
not territorial.
To that end, we
Kevin Hyatt and Scrappy
have formed working relationships with a number of animal organizations, public and private, to help assist animals that we otherwise would not be able
to reach.
APL has worked for many years with
Sangamon County Animal Control through the
New Hope program where adoptable animals are
transferred to us. Once they are with us, they are
given whatever they need to be made ready for
adoption. APL also spays or neuters animals
who have been selected for adoption directly
from Animal Control before they go to their
new homes.
Our low-cost spay/neuter clinic has formed
agreements with more than 30 animal welfare
organizations within a 90-mile radius of
Springfield. These “shelter partners” provide animals that are brought to our clinic to be altered.
An annual membership is $25.
To join or make a taxdeductible donation, send your
check to Animal Protective
League, 1001 Taintor Road,
Springfield IL 62702-1766.
PRESIDENT
Kevin Hyatt
VICE-PRESIDENT
Vacant
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Deana Corbin
COMPTROLLER
Kevin Hyatt
TREASURER
Vacant
RECORDING SECRETARY
Trish Gorda
CORRESPONDING
SECRETARY
Diane M. Cape
Board Members
Betty Cedar
Deana Corbin
Sara Howe
Dave Keil
Richard Speck, DVM
Evelyn R. Taylor
Readers’ comments are
welcome. Please send them
to Tails From the Fur Side
in care of the APL address
listed above.
The Animal Protective League is dedicated
to caring for ill, injured and abused
homeless animals and coordinating the
adoption of those animals by responsible
pet owners; it further is committed to
ending companion animal overpopulation
by offering high-quality, low-cost
spay/neuter services.
EDITORS
Diane M. Cape
Evelyn R. Taylor
APL RESPECTS PRIVACY
It is the policy of the Animal
Protective League of
Springfield and Sangamon
County to respect the privacy
of its members and donors.
While the organization
receives requests from time to
time to share or sell its mailing list, the APL board has
made it a policy not to sell or
share its mailing list with
anyone. Although funding is
always a concern, the privacy
of friends of APL is of greater
importance to the organization and its leadership.
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As this issue went to press, we learned of Kevin's
untimely death. His impact on APL was immeasurable, and we mourn his passing.
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APL’s Mission
LAYOUT
Kevin Booton
We often pick them up, bring them to our clinic
for the surgery, and return them in APL’s van. In
many cases their home shelters would not have
access to or be able to afford these services without the help of APL.
APL works with local welfare groups to bring
adoptable animals to adoption events, provides
food for needy non-APL animals, shares information to help other animal groups, and joins
with representatives of other organizations to
work for legislation to help animals.
Turf wars have no place in groups dedicated
to helping animals. The cat who is hit by a car or
the dog who is being abused doesn’t care who
helps it, it just wants the pain and fear to stop. I
am proud that by working with other groups,
you and I, through APL, are able to reach far
more needy animals than we would be able
to by ourselves.
98%
Medical supplies, food,
daily care, vaccines,
spay/neuter,
veterinary care
(National Average is 88¢ per dollar donated)
2%
Government-required
annual audit, utilities,
phone, 2%
insurance
Take your aluminum cans, scrap
aluminum, brass, copper, and
old radiators to:
Lake Area Recycling
2742 South 6th Street
Springfield
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98¢
98¢ OF
EVERY $1.00 YOU DONATE GOES
DIRECTLY FOR ANIMAL CARE NEEDS!
After your recyclables are
weighed, take the slip to the
window. Tell them you
are donating your earnings
to APL.
Thanks!
ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Vaccinate . . . continued from cover
county that are responsible for
Director Deana Corbin calls
an outsized contribution to
the relationship with Animal
intake at the county shelter. By
Control “a partnership.” Such
identifying those “trouble spots,”
relationships aren't unheard of
says Corbin, “we can target our
in the animal-welfare world,
spay/neuter efforts to reduce the
but they are unusual because
number of animals at risk in
municipal animal controls and
those areas.” Such “targeted
organizations like APL can be
spay/neuter” is popular with
drawn into conflict because of
granting organizations because
differing missions and priorities.
it maximizes the impact of
And there are significant
spay/neuter is defined areas. In
differences. APL is a charity
fact, APL’s current campaign to
funded by private donors, while
spay/neuter pit bulls at no cost
Animal Control is a unit of
in zip codes 62702 and 62703
county government funded by
relied on Sangamon County
taxpayers. Sangamon County
Animal Control numbers to sucAnimal Control has a regulatory
cessfully apply for grant
role—it is responsible for
enforcing laws pertaining to APL spay/neuter clinic veterinary funds. And because Animal
Control officers see the probanimals, which necessitates assistant Rachael Kerwin greets
lems of pet overpopulation
the operation of a facility that Capone, a pit bull mix from
firsthand—in nuisance calls
takes in all animals presented to Sangamon County Animal
and reports of neglect—
it. APL, on the other hand, Control. Capone's was the
100,000th surgery performed
they can direct struggling pet
takes in only as many cats and in APL’s high-volume, lowowners to APL for assistance.
dogs as we have space for, giving cost clinic.
It’s clear that APL’s spay/neuter
priority to those that are sick or
clinic is having a life-saving impact. Since the
injured. And unlike APL, Animal Control may
clinic’s opening in 2006 the number of
find it necessary to euthanize animals when the
euthanasias at Sangamon County Animal
shelter is full.
Control has declined from 3,140 to 1,005. But
But Greg Largent, Director of Operations
the even more telling figure for the impact of
for Sangamon County Animal Control, says that
APL’s spay/neuter clinic is the more than one“the mutual understanding of our (theirs and
third decline in intake at Animal Control. That
APL’s) roles” and communication between the
number, says, Corbin, “tells us that there are
two has made “ours a model public-private relafewer unwanted animals in the community.
tionship.” It is clear that the two organizations
Fewer that owners are relinquishing. Fewer to
have found considerable common ground in
wind up at Animal Control through no fault of
assuring the welfare of animals. They’ve worked
their own.”
closely together for more than a decade, starting
It was perhaps fitting, then, that the
with the New Hope program, which has trans100,000th animal “fixed” at APL’s spay/neuter
ferred nearly 800 cats and dogs at risk for
clinic was a dog from Animal Control. The
euthanasia at Animal Control to APL’s shelter.
handsome young pit bull symbolized the life-savSuch transfers have the added benefit of relieving
ing cooperation between the two groups.
the pressure on Animal Control to euthanize for
Says Largent of the relationship, “By workspace, giving other cats and dogs more time to be
adopted.
ing together in our community, the people and
But if APL helps Animal Control do its job,
animals are better served.” Corbin agrees: “We're
Animal Control helps APL do ours by sharing
all working toward the same goal, and working
data that is crucial to identifying areas in the
together we help more animals.”
TAILS FROM THE FURSIDE / SUMMER 2015
Since the
2006 opening
of APL's
spay/neuter
clinic, intake
at Sangamon
County Animal
Control has
dropped by
38% and
the number
of animals
euthanized
has declined
by 68%!
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Reflections of the
EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR
As usual, summer is an active time at APL.
Below is a taste of what is going on.
JV Program
This year we have a group of 25
junior animal lovers. The age
eligibility has been changed to
12–15 years, which we are
excited about because it gives
younger volunteers an opportunity. They will work in the shelter and learn how to care for
animals properly. They also will
have the opportunity to work
with Joe Blankenship, owner of
Dog Class, to learn dog training. They will have invaluable
humane education opportunities throughout the summer.
Workdays are Tuesday through
Friday at our shelter, so make
sure you look for them and
thank them for their service!
Deana Corbin
and Lovey
Summer is
always a
busy time
for APL,
with lots of
activities and
opportunities
to help cats
and dogs.
Volunteer program
Happily we are seeing lots
of new, much-needed volunteers at APL. We are scheduling
shifts for shelter cleaning and
dog walking now, and we definitely could use additional help.
We also will be offering new
classes on off-site adoptions, so
if working off-site to help our
animals find permanent, loving
homes appeals to you, these
classes are for you. For additional information about volunteering, check APL’s web site
www.apl-shelter.org or call out
544.PETS (7387).
Free
spay/neuter
for limited
time only!
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“Congratulations” to our own!
Alex Fuchs, a former APL
employee, graduated from
the University of Illinois’
Vet School this spring. Alex
started with us as a vet assistant.
One of APL’s Spay/Neuter
Clinic vets, Dr. Richard Speck,
attended Alex’s graduation.
Caitlin Wolf, who also
worked for APL as a vet
assistant, graduated from
Parkland
College
in
Champaign as a Certified
Veterinary Technician. Congratulations to Alex and Caitlin!
Kitten Shower and Fosters
Our kitten shower was a
success and was attended by
more than 30 people! Generous
donations of items helped us to
get our baby bags ready for kitten season this year. We expect
to take in more than 1,000
kittens this year alone. Special
thanks go to our kitten foster
care givers without whom
these little ones wouldn’t
have a chance.
Free surgeries
Our spay/neuter grant is
still allowing us to provide free
pit bull and cat surgeries in
specified zip codes. You may
have seen the new signs advertising this great opportunity
Pit bull terriers in zip codes
62702 and 62703
Cats in zip codes
62702, 62703, and 62704
around Springfield. We have
smaller yard signs that say,
“I got my pit fixed at APL
for FREE and our phone number.” If you, or someone you
know, lives in 62702 or
62703 zip codes areas and has
had your pit bull fixed, please
let us know so we may provide
a free yard sign to help spread
the word about this important
free service to your neighbors.
Purrs & Grrs
APL’s retail store, Purrs &
Grrs, continues to be successful. Visit this unique store on
site in our cat loft to shop from
a great selection of reasonably
priced pet toys, animal gear,
and cat trees. Check out this
conveniently located store
when you visit APL. It is especially handy to be able to pick
up the supplies you’ll need
while picking up your new pet.
In addition to collars, leashes,
and toys, we have ID tags for
sale with engraving starting at
just $6.00. We can’t overestimate the importance of having
an ID tag on your animal.
Be sure to check out Upcoming
Events (see page 19) for a more
complete list of fun and worthwhile things going on to benefit
animals.
Call APL’s spay/neuter clinic
at 217.789.7729 to schedule.
Thanks to PetSmart for
funding support.
STAFFSPOTLIGHT
Dr. Teri Kidd
D
r. Teri Kidd will soon join
APL’s spay/neuter clinic
full-time after several months of
interning with our clinic veterinarians, Dr. Andrea Reese and
Dr. Richard Speck.
Dr. Kidd’s recent graduation
from the University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine is
the culmination of many years of
volunteer work on behalf of animals and the fulfillment of a
childhood dream of being a veterinarian. But her route to veterinary medicine and APL was a
circuitous one.
Born in Decatur and raised
in Decatur and Morton, she
worked for eighteen years at the
Peoria Area Food Bank and spent
two years in Washington, D.C.,
with an animal rights groups.
Volunteering with the animal rescue efforts in New Orleans in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
pushed her to “become serious”
about taking the life-changing
step of becoming a veterinarian.
She entered the U of I in 2009,
graduated in 2013, and then
began a twenty-month internship
in shelter medicine that included
her performing spay/neuter surgeries in our clinic on Mondays
since November 2014. She moves
to full-time with APL on July 13.
With “zero interest” in going
into private practice, Dr. Kidd's
focus has been specifically on
shelter medicine and spay/neuter.
She also likes the mission-focused
work of a non-profit like APL
that, she says, “helps animals who
don’t have lots of resources
behind them.”
She has seen the need firsthand. In 1989, while working at
the Peoria Area Food Bank, she
“TNR’d” (trapped, neutered, and
returned) a nearby colony of feral
cats. “I don't even remember
where I heard about TNR,” she
says. “It was so new at that time
that Alley Cat Allies”—the first
national organization to advocate
for TNR—hadn’t organized yet.
TNR'ing feral cats “has always
been a big thing” wherever Dr.
Kidd has lived, and she has
worked on her own and with rescue groups—including Tazewell
Animal Protective Society
(TAPS) in Pekin—to improve
the lives of ferals with spay/
neuter. She currently volunteers
with Country Cats, an organization that finds barn homes for
feral cats and others who are not
suited to indoor homes.
Cats have a special place in
her heart; “They are so dignified
and elegant,” she says. But there’s
also room in her heart for a dog,
who shares her home with several
cats and her partner, Mark.
With child-rearing behind
her—Dr. Kidd has three adult
children and five grandchildren-she tends an organic garden that
helps supports a vegan diet that
she has maintained for thirty
years. She has been too busy in
recent years to pursue a favorite
activity, scuba diving, which she
also has taught to aspiring underwater enthusiasts.
Dr. Kidd “can’t imagine”
working anywhere other than an
animal-welfare organization, and
APL is fortunate to add another
veterinarian to our staff who
cares so much about animals.
Dr. Teri Kidd
Dr. Kidd assumes
a full-time position
as a veterinarian
in APL’s spay/neuter
clinic on July 13.
What do I do if I find young kittens
and don’t see their mother?
I
f you find young kittens and
don’t see the mother, don’t
panic and don’t disturb the kittens. Mothers often leave their
kittens to find food and water, to
move the litter to a new location,
or to breed. Leave the kittens
alone for a few hours (if they are
0–4 weeks old) or overnight (if
the kittens are older) to see if the
mother returns. Although you
may be tempted to check on the
kittens, stay far away and out of
sight, so that you don't spook the
mother. You can put out cat
food for the mom and a box that
the mother could use to keep her
kittens in (don’t put the kittens
inside it, just put it near them).
Don’t disturb the kittens as this
may discourage the mother from
returning to them, or she may
move them away from you.
Source: feralcats.com
(Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon)
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ASKTHEVET
Road trips and pets
By Dr. Amy Wolf
S
ummer is here! With it often
comes time off from work
and vacation time, independently or with our families. It
can be difficult to decide how
best to care for our four-legged
family members when we are
on holiday. Should we bring
our buddies with us, leave them
behind at a boarding facility, or
arrange care with a compassionate pet sitter? Which is more
stressful? What precautions
should we take? What can we
expect when we get home?
For those able to take
your pets with you on vacation,
there are a few things you
should consider.
• How does your pet travel
in the car on short distances?
If your pet can’t wait to get
to the car and changes in her
regular routine are not upsetting (feeding and bathroom
schedules), then she might be a
good candidate for travel.
• Does your pet get motion
sickness?
If he does and you decide
to take him with you on your
road trip, consider discussing
options for prevention with
your veterinarian. There may be
a pharmaceutical option appropriate for your pet to make the
ride more comfortable.
• Is your pet nervous? Does
she pant or pace the backseat? Is
she afraid of loud noises?
If disruptions in normal
routine lead to bathroom accidents or if loud noises, such as
trucks rattling down the road,
are unsettling to your pet, you
might consider leaving her at
home. If you must bring her
Dr. Amy Wolf
So you are
taking a
vacation.
Will your
four-legged
friends go
with you or
stay home?
Consider
your pet’s
personality,
health, and
safety when
making
your plans.
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with you, ask your veterinarian
for possible anxiety-minimizing
recommendations.
• Are there any disease
or parasite exposures along the
way that are not common
at home?
Things to consider are
canine influenza, tick exposure,
leptospirosis, and others. Your
veterinarian can help you determine if your pet is prepared to
travel to other geographical
areas, and can recommend any
needed vaccinations or parasite
preventatives.
Choosing to leave your pet
behind may mean finding a
place for him to stay when
you’re away. Should you use a
boarding facility or hire a pet
sitter? Which is better for you?
• Is your pet up to date on
her vaccinations?
Ideally pets that are boarding should be vaccinated up to
three weeks prior to their arrival
at the kennel in order to fully
protect them against contagious
viruses and bacteria. Your veterinarian will recommend
which vaccines they need. Call
far enough ahead to plan to
update any overdue vaccinations or immunizations.
• Does your pet get anxious
around other animals?
If your pet cringes at the
sound of another animal barking or at the sight of another
dog or cat, you might consider
a kennel facility with private
boarding areas or opt for an inhome pet sitter.
• Does your pet require
medications on a regular
schedule?
Make sure to ask potential
boarding facilities about their
ability to medicate your pet and
if the schedule will meet your
pet’s needs. If it doesn’t, then a
pet sitter might be right for you.
If you use a pet sitter, meet with
the person well in advance to
make sure she/he is compatible
with your animal, responsible,
and compassionate. A possible
plus is that some pet sitters can
double as house sitters.
Whether you choose to
travel with your pets, leave
them at a boarding facility, or
in the care of a pet sitter, make
sure you consider all their needs
for activity, attention, toileting,
food, water, medication and
quiet time before making
your decision.
If you do bring your pet
with you on your road trip,
NEVER leave an animal in a
car, even for a quick stop at a
rest area. Cars heat up to lifethreatening temperatures in a
matter of minutes. Either bring
the pet with you on a leash or in
a carrier, or leave the car on
with the air conditioner running. Remember to keep food
and water bowls easily accessible for your trip. Consider
purchasing a collapsible water
bowl so that it can be easily
stowed and retrieved for a
quick water break.
Have a safe summer and
happy travels with ALL
your family!
Dr. Amy Wolf owns and operates
Wolf Veterinary Services, a housecall-only practice for small
animals in Central Illinois.
Will hit the road this summer
Final touches being made to adoption trailer
APL’s
adoption trailer will
debut soon! The interior is outfitted, the exterior is being wrapped
with a colorful vinyl mural as we
go to press, and plans are being
made for a launch party.
The adoption trailer is
APL’s continuing effort to save
more dogs and cats by transporting them to where potential
adopters gather in Springfield and
surrounding communities. As
many as 25 cats and dogs at
a time will travel comfortably in
the thirty-foot-long climate-controlled trailer, which includes a
meet-and-greet room where animals can interact one-on-one
with potential adopters.
How will the trailer help
increase adoptions? It will give
APL access to a wider variety of
venues, providing more opportunities to find homes for cats and
Thanks to donors to
APL’s new adoption trailer
Anonymous donor of $15,000
matching funds
Barbara & Bill Bonner Family
Foundation of the
Columbus Jewish
Foundation
Philip Adams & Donna Johnson
Sarah Alwardt
Sarah Anderson & Ken
Farnsworth
Mrs. Walter Brissenden
Deborah Connelly
Derek Crawford
Philip & Sandra DeNotto
Roger & Linda Distlehorst
Dick Eldridge
Tina Enlow
Jaqueline Fischer
A Friend
John Fisherkeller
Green Hyundai
James & Kathleen Handy
dogs in our shelter. Because we
only show cats indoors, the trailer
will add considerably to our ability to promote cat adoptions.
With our shelter-on-wheels, we
can take the indoors wherever we
want—to parks, parking lots of
high-profile businesses, and
neighborhoods.
This unprecedented expansion of our adoption program is
supported by donors, one of
whom matched $15,000 in contributions. Those persons donating $1,000 will be recognized on
a plaque displayed on the trailer’s
interior. Donations may be made
by check and credit card, by mail
and through APL’s website
(www.apl-shelter.org).
APL thanks the donors
below who contributed to the
trailer through May 31, 2015.
We’ll have news of the launch
Martha Hawley
J. Michael Heddleston
& Nancy Carlson
Pat Hembd
J & R Marble & Trailer, Inc.
Edward & Carol Kasper
Gary & Valerie Koch
Ann Kramer
Douglas & Teresa Liberati
Kim McAfee
Moon River, LLC,
a Brandt Company
Shanaya Painter
Tom & Brenda Poston
Sue Roderick
Karolyn Senica, M.D.
Bob Silverman
Donna Smith
James Stout IV
Benita & Daniel Van Cleve
Donald & Joyce Werner
Sandra Wemple-White
Wendy & Lee Wheeler
Jacquelyn Whittler
Frances Woodrum
APL’s new adoption trailer is an unprecedented expansion of our
adoption program, made possible by the support of one donor
who matched $15,000 in donations, and many others who
have contributed to the purchase and outfitting of the trailer.
party soon, and watch for the
trailer this summer as APL puts
even more cats and dogs on the
road to better lives!
Carl Woodward
In addition, the following gifts
in memory of Von Hyatt were
designated toward the trailer:
Steve & Sarah Aughenbaugh
Bob & Gloria Byers
Diane Cape
Melinda Clark
Steven & Shawn Edge
Michael & Karen Frank
Hospital Sisters Health System
employees
Clifford & Marilyn Hunter
James Hyatt
Randy & Deena Powell
Kevin Hyatt & Jerry Powers
Dave & Wanda Keil
David & Janice Kerwin
Gloria Lane
Joseph & Pamela Putnam
Rod Rhodes
Dr. Kathleen Ritzmann
Charles & Janice Schuette
Linda & Steve Thoma
Adopt me!
I’m Mocha, a fouryear-old chocolate
Lab mix. I love
everything about
people (especially
ones that I’ve had a
chance to get comfortable with), and I
want to have them
all to myself, so I
want to be your only
dog. Adopt me! I’ll
accompany you on
walks, and I’d love
to go hiking and
exploring with you.
Come see me at the
shelter any afternoon
from noon to 4 p.m.
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Things for a kid to remember
when begging for a pet
By Melodie Bui
O
ne day my sister and I asked
our dad, “Can we have a pet
pleeease? We will do anything and
promise to take care of it!” My
dad replied, “Do you know what
it takes to take care of a pet? It’s a
lot of work.”
Kids, like you and me, would
do anything for a new pet, but
have you ever thought what am I
really getting into? What if one
day your parents are away and
they ask you to take care of your
pet, what would you do? Or what
would you do if your parents gave
you the responsibility of raising a
pet by yourself? We usually don’t
think beyond the fun and novelty
of having a new puppy or kitten.
Important things you will
need to do for a pet are to feed
and exercise it. You have to buy its
food, and you have to make sure
it always has fresh food and water.
Good exercise for a dog is to walk
Do you
know what
it takes
to take care
of a pet?
It's a lot
of work.
it around your neighborhood or
just play with it outside. Good
exercise for a cat is to play with it
indoors, maybe with the help of
cat toys. Doing things together
with your cat or dog will not just
help your pet, but it also will
help you.
Another thing you will have
to keep in mind is your pet’s
cleaning and grooming.
For cleaning, you could take
it to the pet store and they can
advise you about supplies you’ll
need, such as shampoo. You need
to be able to afford supplies and
vet care for your pet. Ask your
pet’s vet for recommendations,
too. Also, talk with your vet to
make sure your pet does not have
allergies. Grooming your pet daily
also will help it stay clean as well.
Finally and most importantly, you will need time for a pet.
You have to take your pet places
and never leave it home alone for
a long time. The point of having
a pet is to have time to raise it and
not make someone else do it for
you. You have to bond with your
pet and know how to handle it.
Always know where your pet is
and love it like it loves you.
There are many challenges
when raising a pet, but it also is
very rewarding when you care for,
love, and devote time to your pet.
Remember to feed your pet, exercise it, clean and groom it, afford
it and, finally, have time for it and
love it. So the next time you ask
for a dog or a cat, keep these tips
in mind.
Eleven-year-old Melodie Bui just
completed the fifth grade at
Glenwood Intermediate School,
Chatham, Illinois
Second-hand and third-hand smoke a threat
to your pet's health
S
cientists long ago warned
about the effect of secondhand tobacco smoke on humans.
But did you know that it is just as
dangerous to your pets?
Cats and dogs can develop
such respiratory problems as
asthma, allergic reactions, and
lung cancer from inhaling
second-hand smoke. And cats
have the additional threat of
third-hand smoke exposure
because they ingest carcinogens
when grooming.
How? As smoke settles, the
chemicals concentrate on the
Tobacco
smoke can
lead to
respiratory
ailments
and deadly
cancers in cats
and dogs.
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smoker’s clothing, floor, furniture, and on the cat's fur.
Studies show that cats in
smokers’ homes are 3 times more
likely to develop deadly lymphoma of the intestines and squamous cell carcinoma of the
mouth. Both of those cancers can
develop rapidly, with few affected
cats surviving longer than a year.
Dogs exposed to second-hand
smoke are especially susceptible
to nasal and lung cancer.
There is no current research
on the impact of e-cigarettes
on pet health, although the
cartridges should be safely disposed of to prevent deadly
nicotine ingestion.
Smokers love their dogs
and cats, so how do they prevent smoking related cancers in
their pets? By smoking outdoors,
and washing their hands—even
their clothes—before handling
their pets.
Adapted from “Tobacco Smoke
Causes Cancer in Cats Too,” by
the All Cat Clinic, Springfield,
Illinois.
They're cute! They're cuddly! They need temporary homes!
Be a foster home for APL kittens
I
t’s kitten season, and
APL can save even
more of the furry babies
with the help of foster
caretakers who open their
homes temporarily to one
kitten or a whole litter.
Foster caretakers care
for, socialize (cuddle and
play with!) and monitor
the health of the kittens.
You decide whether you want a mother cat
with kittens, a litter of weaned kittens, or
kittens that need bottle-feeding. Food, litter,
and medical care are provided by APL. Most
kittens stay in foster homes until they are
eight weeks old and weigh two pounds—
large enough to be spay/neutered and
placed for adoption.
Interested? Contact our foster coordinator,
Salena, by email at kittens @ apl-shelter.org,
or call 217.801.3298.
Training made easy!
T
he reason most often stated by people who relinquish their pets or who report dissatisfaction with
them is behavioral problems. What if you could help a
shelter dog increase its chances of being adopted and
learn skills that can transfer to your own canine family
member? What if you could learn some of the secrets to
feline health and happiness?
Now you can.
Lincoln Land Community College’s community
education series is offering two programs: one for dogs
and one for cats.
Paws to Train: Dog Training, presented by Joe
Blankenship, AP, will be offered in September. You can
help dogs at APL’s shelter while learning valuable training skills for yourself and your family pet. You and a
shelter dog, provided by APL, will learn basic obedience commands and be introduced to agility training.
The skills you learn can be used to provide a stronger
bond with your own dog or to volunteer with APL to
improve the social skills of shelter dogs to speed their
Behavioral
problems are
cited most
often as the
reason for
relinquishing
ownership of
a pet. Training
can help pets
and their
owners happily
live together.
adoption. Remember, do NOT bring your pet;
a shelter dog will be provided.
The class will be on Thursday evenings, September
17 – October 1, 2015, from 6 – 7:30pm. The cost is
$35 for the three-week session. It will be held at APL,
1001 Taintor Road, Springfield.
Cat Care 101, presented by Amy Carr, will be
offered in November Does your cat have you curious
and wondering what makes it tick? Join this session for
an informative evening designed just for cat owners.
Discuss the development, health, and behavior of
domestic cats with emphasis on why cats behave as they
do, how you might train a cat, and the best health care
for your pet. Do NOT bring your pet.
The class will be on Sunday, November 15, 2015,
from 1-4pm. The cost is $19. It will be held at LLCC,
Millennium Center, Room 1104.
For information or to register, call
217.786.2292, or online at www.llcc.edu/
community-education/
We hear from an adopter . . .
“ have enclosed some information on the
I
primary reason I love APL—my dog,
Buddy.
I was looking for a dog in December
2004. I talked to APL and described the
type of dog I was looking for, and about a
week later they called. As soon as I saw
him, I knew he was “the one!”
Buddy was pretty reserved initially and
the only initial issues we had were one
chewed pillow, a gnawed wooden step and
peeing on my white sheepskin rug (that was
an expensive day!) but he soon acclimated to
his new home.
In
2009
I
started taking him
to work with me
every day. Buddy has
been a wonderful
dog and I can’t
imagine what life would be without him.
Thank you, APL, for all the wonderful
work you do for animals and the parents
they have rescued.”
Dana Shanholtzer
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These special cats are as normal as can be
W
hat do normal cats do? They eat, sleep, play, and nap. What
do cats with FIV do? They eat, sleep, play, and nap. They
do everything a normal cat does. That's because cats that have
been diagnosed with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus often don’t
have symptoms and never do, with many living normal life spans.
So why make a special point of promoting adoptions of cats
that test positive for FIV when they enter APL’s shelter? Because
despite the very small chance that FIV can be transmitted to other
cats (research has shown that the virus is transmitted through deep
bite wounds, the kind that occur during aggressive territorial
fights outdoors), our shelter only will adopt an FIV-positive cat
where it will be an only cat or live with other cats with the virus.
So what is FIV? It’s a “slow” virus that affects a cat’s immune
system over a long period of time, making it more vulnerable to
other viruses, such as ones that affect the upper respiratory system.
Adopters of FIV cats will want to be diligent about their care—
just as adopters of normal cats are.
So why make a point of adopting a cat that has tested positive for FIV? Because they could use some good fortune. Our FIV
cats usually are adult cats that have had the misfortune of being
left to fend for themselves outdoors before arriving at our shelter.
So many of them are sweet-tempered that we readily understand
how difficult life was before they came to our shelter. Now that
they are safely ensconced in Kitty Korner, their personalities shine,
and they’ve learned everything an indoor cat needs to know—particularly the locations of litter boxes.
So what’s stopping you? Stop by our shelter any day from
noon to 5 p.m. and see for yourself just how normal these special
cats are.
Sometimes we just don’t know how a great cat
like Snowball gets passed over for adoption.
The large Siamese mix is handsome, friendly,
and lived happily in a family with kids and
dogs for a couple of years. It’s time for a permanent home once and for all.
TUXIE
SNOWBALL
DIGIT
An adopter who likes a demonstrative cat will
love Digit, who gives little nibbles on a person’s fingertips for attention. Digit is nearly
seven years old and a shelter resident of nearly
two years, so she’s ready to claim your hand
(and the rest of you) as hers.
Is he handsome or what! Named for his dapper coat, Tuxie is friendly and comfortable
around people. He loves to play with toys
and then kick back and relax. Sounds like a
normal cat to us!
Kane stays busy in Kitty Korner following
around the people who come to visit. When he
tires of that, he settles in for long naps. Kane
will keep you company whether you are busy
working on a project or enjoying a quiet read.
PENGUIN
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This handsomely marked cat wants what
most cats want: a home and people of his
own. Penguin loves attention and will happily snuggle up next to you every chance he
gets. If you want a young, loving cat,
Penguin is for you.
KANE
HERCULES
Like many cats arriving at our shelter, Hercules was
scared at first. But now he comfortably lounges, plays
with toys, and meets guests who visit the room where
our FIV cats live together. Hercules loves attention,
and would love to hang around with you at your
house or apartment.
Bryan is handsome, friendly, and loves to play. Check out
his goal-tending prowess in a video posted on Petfinder.
To find the video easily, go to APL’s website (www.aplshelter.org), click on Adoptable Cats and scroll to Bryan.
When he’s not playing, he prefers a lap to lounge on. If
you are looking for a close companion, meet Bryan.
Want to
adopt one of
these cats?
Thank you to all who purchased
and donated funds for Kuranda
cat towers. Every one of the
shelter’s cat rooms now has one!
BRYAN
V
isit them at our shelter seven days a week from
noon to 5 p.m. There is no adoption fee for FIV-positive cats. All APL cats and dogs have been spayed/neutered,
microchipped, and are current on vaccines.
We could really use . . .
ANIMAL CARE
• Canned cat food
(paté style)
• Dry cat food
• Dry dog food
• White rice
(not instant)
• Distilled water
CLEANING SUPPLIES
• Trash bags—
• Bleach
13, 33, and
• Dawn dish soap
55 gallon
• Comet cleanser
• Paper towels
powder
• Toilet paper
• Liquid laundry
• Dryer sheets
detergent
• Liquid hand soap
(non-HE)
• Liquid dishwashing detergent
MISCELLANEOUS
• New Kong toys
• First-class postage stamps
• Manila file folders (letter-size)
Two sets of cordless clippers and
charging stands for the shelter and the
spay/neuter clinic. The cost is $300 per set.
Our current clippers are aging, and they
are also corded, which makes them less convenient
than cordless ones. Cordless clippers are more easily
handled because they can be maneuvered without tangling or catching on other objects, including the legs of
our patients. If you use handheld appliances yourself (a shaver,
a curling iron), you already know that a cordless one more
readily balances in the hand than one with a cord.
Our veterinarians and technicians primarily use clippers for
shaving around wounds before treating them and also to shave
areas before placing IV catheters. They also come in handy for
grooming cats and dogs who arrive with severe matting. The
charging stands provide an hour of use, more than enough
time to care for animals needing medical care.
To contribute, please mark your donation “medical equipment,” and mail it to APL in the envelope accompanying
this newsletter.
Thanks!
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SPECIALTHANKSTO...
E.V. Martin for generous
donations of cleaning
supplies
Sangamon County
Department of Public
Health and Greg
Largent, Director of
Operations for
Sangamon County
Animal Control, for
participating in APL’s
100,000th spay/neuter
surgery celebration
Joan Robbins for making
surgical covers for APL’s
Spay/Neuter Clinic
American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (ASPCA)
for a grant supporting
the remodeling of APL’s
leukemia cat room, and
for the purchase of a
new isolation cage and
cat condo; Paul Downs
for doing extensive
remodeling work in the
room; Dave Keil for
arranging flooring material and helping to paint;
Chuck Hill for professional floor installation
Menards stores, both
Springfield locations, for
making APL beneficiary
of their May pet supply
donation drive
Iles Middle School chapter of National Junior
Honor Society for its
generous donation of
supplies and proceeds
from its 5K run/walk
Food Fantasies for donating baked goods to
APL’s kitten shower
Paisley Marty for a generous donation in honor
of her 2nd birthday
Malinda Craig of Pots,
Pans & Panache for
continuing to generously
donate the tuition of her
students from her cooking classes to APL
Studio on 6th for donating
the proceeds of its raffle
to APL’s needy animals
SIU School of Medicine
Department of
Obstetrics &
Gynecology for donating the proceeds from
its Casual Day to APL
Stacy Rhodes and Wells
Fargo for making a
Cash for My Cause
award to APL
April Cave, Mortgage
Closing Officer for
Heartland Credit Union,
for making a contribution to APL in lieu of
receiving a gift for her
service anniversary
Donna Smith, Maureen
Gochanour, and Alora
Taylor for donating cat
Kuranda towers
Abraham Lincoln
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation for making a special donation
to APL
John Drainer and Darrell
Vickers for donating
time to install an air
conditioning unit in
APL’s office area
Memorial Medical Center
Rehab Department for
a generous donation
APL thanks everyone who helped
make Putts for Mutts a success!
General sponsors: Just Right Eating and Knight’s
Action Park; WDBR for promoting the event on air
Prize sponsors: Culver’s, Baskin-Robbins, Papa
Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza, Dairy Queen on
North Grand Ave., TGI Fridays, and Hickory River
Raffle Sponsors: Firehouse Subs, Scheels, Specialty
Cakes, Starbucks on Freedom Dr., Caribou Coffee,
Red Lobster, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza,
Springfield Sliders, and Super Cuts
Hole Sponsors: Cherry Berry, Laketown Animal
Hospital, Green Hyundai, Hy-Vee, Town and
Country Bank, P.J. Briney Training LLC, and
Pratense Farms
Bag stuffers: Olive Garden, Chili’s, and Papa Murphy’s
Take ‘N Bake Pizza
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Makenna Jillson for making a generous donation
to APL’s animals in lieu
of gifts for her 5th birthday
Glenwood Intermediate
School students for
donating toys & treats
to APL animals
Marine Bank Employees
Activity Committee for
making a generous
donation to APL from
its March Casual Day
PJP Auto Enterprises, Inc.
for making a generous
donation to APL from
its monthly fundraiser
for February
Grace Cheng and 21st
Century Dental for
making a generous
donation to APL
Hope Presbyterian
Church Senior High
School Class for a generous donation to APL
Brianna Nestler for donating supplies to APL’s
needy animals in lieu of
gifts for her 6th birthday
Emma South for using her
allowance to purchase
and donate dog toys and
treats
U.S. Bank employees
for donating needed
supplies
Jacob Elliott for donating
supplies to APL’s needy
animals in lieu of gifts
for his 10th birthday
Reagan Weichold, age 12,
for raising an impressive
sum herself and donating it to APL’s needy
animals
Rebecca Sharp for
donating to APL in
lieu of gifts on her
recent birthday
Rochester United
Methodist Church
for donating supplies
to APL
Anne Niewold for
donating cat & dog
items in honor of
her 11th birthday
Midwest Technical
Institute for donating
dog & cat food
and blankets
Cindy George and Owen
Marsh Elementary
4th Grade class for
a generous gift card
from PetSmart
Randy Herpel &
LubeMaster for donating an oil change to APL
PetSmart Charities for
continued grant support
for spay and neuter surgeries
Patty Brockmeyer, Ellen
Riemann, & Terry
Dobbs of Designer
Landscapes for generous
ongoing support
Teagan Morley for donating supplies and money
to APL’s needy animals
on her 10th birthday
in lieu of gifts
YMCA and Ashley Flowers
for donating towels
to APL
Benjamin Gross for donating pet supplies to APL
in lieu of gifts for his
7th birthday party
Green Hyundai for donating a TV commercial
to help promote APL’s
Upscale Sale
Lauren Meneghetti and
her Girls on Track 7th
grade team at Chatham
Middle School for their
donation of cat food and
money
Rotary South for its $250
grant donation and
Rotarian Andy
Dickerson for
nominating APL
Mission Outreach for
regularly donating
medical supplies
Laura Bartman, Ashley
Foster, Jackeline
Nelson, Margaret
Oltman, Jenni Rossi,
Rose Russell, and
Cindy Smith for their
invaluable volunteer
work at APL’s monthly
vaccine clinic
Stevi Fuess for making a
special donation to APL
on her 6th birthday
Town & Country 4-H
Club for donating a
variety of pet care
items and cash
Courtyard Marriott on
Freedom Drive and
Lisa Jones for donating
towels to APL
State Board of Elections
employees for donating
cat food for APL’s
food bank
Lewis Memorial Christian
Village staff for donating dog treats
St. John’s Lutheran
Preschool students and
Terri Harms for donating dog & cat food and
animal toys
Trinity Lutheran Women
With Mission for a
generous donation
of needed items
Springfield High School
French Club and
Caryn Boltz for
donating the proceeds
from their charity event
to help APL’s needy
animals
Girl Scout Brownie Troop
6121 of Pleasant Plains
and Tami Roy for
donating needed
supplies and cash
to APL’s animals
Betty Martin for generously donating her time and
skill to APL with valuable clerical and correspondence assistance
Joe Blankenship, owner
of Dog Class, for
continuing dog training
assistance
Pat Picchi & Loni Bastas
for generously donating
their time and skill with
APL correspondence
Joshua & Carla Carter for
continuing to donate a
generous portion of their
horse racing winnings
to APL and for pledging
to do so again in 2015
John Swartz for ongoing
legal support
Mike Rychel for ongoing
assistance at the shelter,
driving for APL, and for
helping with the alarm
at odd hours of the
evening
Sue Doubet for creating
outstanding gardens on
APL grounds
Green Hyundai for generous, ongoing support
Carl Woodward for
supporting APL in
numerous ways and
for making another
very generous donation
Sangamon Avenue
Veterinary Clinic for
Special Thanks — continued
a generous donation
of needed supplies
All volunteers who help
at PetSmart adoptions.
We could not do it
without you
Laurel United Methodist
Church for generously
donating meeting space
to APL groups on an
ongoing basis
All volunteers who help
with off-site cat adoptions at Ace Hardware
Dog walkers and volunteer cleaners who show
up day in and day out
to keep APL going
Springfield Police
Department and
Sangamon County
Department of Animal
Control for providing
assistance on humane
investigation cases
Pet-A-Groom for providing
grooming services to
APL dogs and cats
to make them more
adoptable
Coble Animal Hospital
for special, generous
support
Chris Butler of KirlinEgan & Butler Funeral
Home for ongoing
support
The State Journal-Register
and Illinois Times,
whose assistance to APL
animals is invaluable
Sam Madonia & Shawn
Balint of WFMB-AM
for highlighting APL
events each Friday
morning; Kyle on Alice
@97.7 for featuring
adoptable pets every
Wednesday morning at
8:10; Chris & Deb for
APL Pen Pals don’t
write letters, they make
donations to care for
cats and dogs!
Show that you care about cats and dogs.
Let people know that you and your business
support the Animal Protective League.
Become a Pen Pal.
We’ll recognize your generosity with a customprinted nameplate that will be displayed for a full
year in our shelter, and we’ll thank you in every
issue of our newsletter (circulation 13,000)
for a year.
Choose from three donation levels:
• Room sponsor $1,000
• Dog kennel sponsor $250
• Cat cage or outdoor dog run sponsor $100
Join this special group of donors by sending
a check with a note telling us whether you wish
to sponsor a room, a dog, or a cat. We’ll do the
rest. If you have questions, email etaylor@
apl-shelter.org or call Evelyn Taylor at 217-6851610. We’ll send a photo of your personalized
nameplate when it's installed.
Send checks to: APL, Attn: Evelyn Taylor, 1001
Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702
featuring adoptable pets
every Wednesday at 8:20
on WNNS; Jennifer
Sullivan for hosting a
pet of the week feature
with APL every other
Friday on WICS TV 20;
Fox 55 for producing
and airing two 30-second public service
announcements for APL
Lake Area Recycling
Center for donating
proceeds at donor
requests to APL
APL’s devoted foster
caregivers for providing
temporary homes and
by so doing give
APL animals a chance
for a forever home
PetSmart for collecting
special donations
for APL
Paul Downs for endless
APL thanks everyone who helped
make Trivia Night a success!
Title sponsor: Cherry Berry
Sponsors: Coble Animal Hospital, Sangamon Avenue
Veterinary Clinic, and Bow Wow Barber Shop
Raffle prize donors: Sparkling Car Wash, Lauterbach
Tire and Auto Service, Hy-Vee, Wm. Van’s Coffee
Express, Obed and Isaac’s, Westwoods Lodge,
Brookhills Golf Course, Cherry Berry, Wild Birds
Unlimited, Antonio’s Pizza, Subway at Koke Mill &
Iles, Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s, Chili’s, Papa
Murphy’s Take ‘N Bake Pizza, Family Video, Cocoa
Blue Chocolates, and Café Coco
help with building
maintenance and
transports
Deb Hill for generous,
ongoing support
Gene Randolph for maintaining APL grounds,
Dee Easley for mowing,
Jan Ball for watering
flowers and plants
Mike Eckard and Mike
Rychel for transporting
puppies
AirMasters and its employees John Drainer and
Brian Burns for their
continued support of
our HVAC systems
Show your
Current Room Sponsors
F. Lucille Foster - Springfield, Illinois
love for cats
Current Cage Sponsors
and dogs by
Leah Baughman — Petersburg, Illinois
Residents of The Hope School
Springfield, Illinois
Richard Schachtsiek — Springfield, Illinois
Laurel Leuenberger — Stonington, Illinois
In memory of Andy Skeeters
Beth & Ronald Skeeters
In memory of Val Jenkins
Coworkers at Illinois Dept. of Public Health,
Epidemiologic Studies
Lance & Amie Loman — Springfield, Illinois
Rose Russell — Springfield, Illinois
Dana Shanholtzer/MidWest DNA & Drug Testing
sponsoring a
dog kennel,
cat cage,
outdoor dog
run, or an
entire room.
I want to help APL cats and dogs by donating:
n $100 for cat cage (donation recognized with engraved nameplate)
n $100 for outside dog kennel (donation recognized with engraved nameplate)
n $250 for inside dog kennel (donation recognized with engraved nameplate)
n $1,000 for room sponsorship (donation recognized with engraved plaque)
Name as it should appear on the nameplate or plaque (please print)
_________________________________________________________
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FERAL
FIXES
BYPASSEDBUDDIES
APL supports
trap/neuter/return
(TNR) to reduce the
number of stray and
feral cats.
Our low-cost clinic
offers reduced-cost
spay/neuter and vaccinations of outdoor
stray and unsocialized
cats, who are then
returned to their
neighborhoods or
colonies. Currently,
cats in zip codes
62702, 62703, and
62704 are eligible for
free spay/neuter at
APL’s high-quality,
low-cost clinic.
TNR stabilizes feral
cat populations by
eliminating new litters,
and it reduces nuisance
behaviors associated
with unsterilized cats.
TNR is the only
humane method of
reducing feral cat populations. TNR reduces
the number of feral
cats/kittens that enter
municipal animal shelters, which in turn
lowers euthanasia rates
and increases adoption
of shelter cats.
Want to help feral
cats in your neighborhood? APL will guide
caretakers through the
trapping process and
also loan traps for
TNR. Call the clinic
at 217-789-7729.
February 2015
totals: spay/neuter
264
March 2015
totals: spay/neuter
323
April 2015
totals: spay/neuter
718
May 2015
totals: spay/neuter
255
W
MR.
TOPPINS
T
hose ears suggest that Mr. Toppins is constantly monitoring radio transmissions.
But his behavior tells us that he is always on the
alert for the presence of toys.
Mr. Toppins is a regular toy fiend (and he
has a thing about feet. More on that later). At
the shelter, he stands by the washer and dryer to
see what toys he can coax from the shelter staff
as they are loaded and emptied. So fixated on
toys that he would happily take ones that are wet
with another dog’s drool, Mr. T (a charming
nickname for the eight-pound Chihuahua mix)
is protected from his own vice by the shelter
staff, who give him only toys that have emerged
fresh from the washer and dryer.
The interesting thing about Mr. T’s toy
mania is that many dogs would be possessive to
the point of aggression. Not Mr. T. Jingling
balls, squeaky rubber bones, and stuffed animals
don’t interfere with his relationships with
other dogs. And he gets along with cats, too,
spending his days hanging around the felines
that share an office with shelter veterinarian
Dr. Kathy Ritzmann.
So what is it about feet? Mr. T is small,
except for his ears (which could surely catch
enough wind for flight), and maybe he thinks
feet are a threat. Who knows what’s going on
inside his brain? As surely as you can count on
him jonesing for toys, you can expect him to nip
at your feet until he is comfortable with you and
any visitors.
We leave you with two caveats: Toys
required. Shoes recommended.
Total from November
2000 through
May 2015
30,084
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e’re looking for an adopter who has a soft
spot for a hard luck story. You see Bella
deserves a change in fortune.
Not that arriving at APL was a bad thing.
Bella and her five kittens were rescued from a life
outdoors and unowned in August 2010.
Her healthy kittens were adopted to indoor
homes, but Bella, who had contracted the feline
immunodeficiency
virus (FIV)
during the
time she
was outdoors—
likely from
a bite from
an infected
cat—was
moved into
Kitty Korner to await adoption.
This mustachioed beauty was a wallflower
when she moved into Kitty Korner, where cats
testing positive for FIV are segregated. Scientific
studies are showing that FIV isn’t easily transmitted from cat to cat (and it can’t be spread to other
animals or people), but APL houses them separately at the shelter and adopts them only to
those persons wanting a single cat or who have
other cats who have tested positive for the virus.
And cats with FIV often have no symptoms of
the virus, and may live normal life spans.
Certainly many of the cats from Kitty Korner
are finding new homes, so why not Bella? We suspect that she is just out-charmed by the other cats
in the room, who are inclined to eagerly introduce themselves to visitors. Although Bella has
come out of her shell in the five years she has
spent in the shelter, she’s just not as pushy as the
other cats.
That’s too bad because she is an affectionate
gal who just wants a home of her own, or a home
with another feline friend from Kitty Korner.
Bella has a lot of years and a lot of love to give.
She just needs an adopter who will choose a cat
based on what the cat needs.
Bella awaits that special person. Could it
be you? Meet Bella any afternoon from noon
to 5 p.m. at our shelter.
BELLA
Show us your PAWs!
Make a planned automatic monthly donation to APL
U
se your paws or your hands . . . we don’t care which. Just set
up a Planned Automatic Withdrawal (PAW) from your checking account or an automatic charge to your credit card and enjoy
the convenience of automatic donation and the satisfaction of helping the nearly 2,000 cats and dogs APL will care for this year.
Automatic donations allow you to incorporate your taxdeductible giving into your monthly budget. And you can choose
what date each month that the donation is withdrawn from your
checking account. Credit card donations are processed by APL in
the last half of each month.
How does APL benefit? First, monthly donations provide a
steady source of income that we can count on to help us care for cats
and dogs. Second, it’s more efficient; after APL processes the initial
transaction, little staff time is needed to continue the deductions.
Should you wish to discontinue the automatic donation, just
contact APL.
It’s easy to get started with APL’s monthly donation program.
Just copy or clip the form below, complete it, and send it to APL.
4Yes! I want to donate to APL using automatic withdrawal
n
Please clip or copy this form and return it to address on this form.
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________
City ______________________________________ State __________________ Zip ____________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________________________________
n Please make a monthly deduction from my checking account
n $100 n $50 n $25 n $10 n Other______ (please, not less than $5)
On the n 1st n 10th n 25th of each month
Return to:
Animal Protective League
Attn: Deana Corbin
1001 Taintor Road
Springfield, IL 62702-1766
n I am enclosing a blank check marked VOID. APL cannot process
your donation without it.
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n Please make a monthly charge to my credit card
n $100 n $50 n $25 n $10 n Other______ (please, not less than $5)
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Thanks to our monthly donors!
Sharon Craig
Amy Boeker
Anna McMakin
Philip Denotto
Charmaine Black
Erica Riplinger
Suzanne Traylor
Susan Clark
Veronica Sanderson
Quentin Pletsch
Andrea Pepper
Alexander Gee
Spencer Smith
Sandra Armstrong
David Gebhardt
Gary Reinbold
Laura Bartman
Sheldon Bathurst
Paul Bellettini
Teresa Brake
Grace Alexander
Cheng Brown
Ginny Conlee
Gary Eddington
Leasa Ewing
Mary Freml
Nancy Gottfried
Diana Hathhorn
Lydia Dailey Hicks
Edward Hoffman
Jeanette Holmberg
Mary Hudgins
Bob and Lynda Jones
Sally & Doug Keenan
Ronee &
John Kennedy
Linda Koeberlein
Cynde Labonte
On May 31, 2015
Deborah Stahl
Wanda Lambert
Terry Theyssen
Carol Lange
Richard Wallin
Stacy Larson
Philip and Mary Beers
Tara Leininger
Bonnie Chandler
Gwen Lewis
Debby &
Diane Lueders
George Davis
Gregory Manfroi
Virginia DowPatty Marcolini
Stewardson
Kathleen McDonald
Norma Jean Duerr
Paul Miedema
Pamela Earleywine
Nancy Miles
Ladonna Edgecomb
Tom &
Tina Elliot
Brenda Poston
Darrell Elliott
Sara Ross
Ted Galassi
Brian Schwartz
Shari Goodfield
Myra Sharp
Robert Silverman
Jenny Heisel
Shannon Sisk
Dave and Deb Hill
Diana Smith
Paul Kotcher
Tamy J Kuzel
Laurel Leuenberger
Charles Matoesian
Edward O'Brien
Virginia Ormsby
Lynne Rynders
Irene Schroder
Nancy Schull
Donna Smith
Julie Wargo
Tara Weidhuner
Jane Williams
Charmaine Black
Susan Clark
Sharon Craig
Deborah Connelly
Philip Denotto
Marilyn Earleywine
Rhonda Eller
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F. Lucille Foster
David Gebhardt
Alexander Gee
J Michael &
Nancy Heddleston
& Carlson
Anna McMakin
Karen Pitts
Gary Reinbold
Tad Rice
Erica Riplinger
Veronica Sanderson
Kim Schmidt
Suzanne Traylor
Daniel and Benita
Van Cleve
Ross and Carey
Walden
DME Springfield
APL’SVALUABLEDONORS
Bequests from wills/estates received by APL
T
he Animal Protective League was the grateful recipient
of special bequests from wills/estates of the following
people. APL is honored to have earned the trust of these
donors, and will use the funds to protect and provide for
needy animals as was their wish.
Viva Golladay
Wills/Estates
Donations
$1000+
Wells Fargo Community
Support Campaign
Community Shares of IL
George & Linda
Merschman
Thrivent Financial
United Way of
Central Illinois
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.
Daniel & Nancy Schull
Donations
$500 – $999
AT&T United Way
Employee Giving
Philip Adams
Ronald & Barbara
Coleman
Heartland Dental Care, Inc
Chipotle Grill
Michael Coats
Marine Bank
Philip & Sandra Denotto
Michael & Nancy
Heddleston & Carlson
Bank of America
Mrs. Walter Brissenden
Paul & Cheryle Downs
F. Lucille Foster
Scott Grigsby
Shelby Harbison
Nancy Lee
McMurray
J. William &
Carole Roberts
Carl Woodward
Donations
$250 – $499
Kathryn Donatic
Richard & Lorine Wallin
Norma Duerr
Sandra Hinsey
Mary Hudgins
Karen Pitts
PJP Auto Enterprises Inc
Donations from February 1 —
May 31, 2015
IreneSchroder
BrianSchwartz
LauraBartman
KathrynBallard
AIG Matching Grants
Program
Tom Ala
G. Virginia Conlee
Crystal Matthiesen
Paws Cares of
Montgomery County
Debra & Steven Shanle
James & Gloria
Spalding Jr.
Benita & Daniel Van Cleve
Betty Walden
Gail Hausman
21st Century Dental
Deborah Connelly
Judith & Joseph Bleakley
Robert Brouse
Robert Bunn
DoTopia
David and Melinda Isaacs
Gloria Lane
Doris & Eldon Launer
Robert & Nancy Lyon
Quentin & Wilma Pletsch
Lawrence Rieth
Michael & Barbara
Robertson
Sue Roderick
Ruth Roland
Rotary Club of Springfield
Alan Sender
Frances Woodrum
MEMORIALSANDSPECIALNOTICES
Donations from February 1 — May 31, 2015
In memory of
Russell Atkins
Peter & Nancy Olson
In memory of
Otilla Alexander
HFS Bureau of
Hospital &
Provider Services
In memory of
Randy Bahlow
Sandi Bahlow
Arthur & Brenda
Esslinger
Patsy Y. Woods
Melvin & Cheryl
Hamman
Donald & Joan Struck
Michael &
Antonina Herr
Tim N. Bandy
Michael & Lisa
Harmon
Lawrence &
Marion Gregg
JoEllen Johnson
In Memoriam
The APL family and Springfield community
lost a special person when Lindsey Sharp died
June 5 after being struck by a vehicle. Lindsey
worked for APL for nearly three years, starting
as a kennel attendant in 2008 and moving up
to kennel manager a year later before changing
careers in 2010.
Remembered for her ever-present smile,
Lindsey was characterized in this newsletter
(Spring 2010) as “relaxed, gregarious and
enthusiastic about her job.”
Lindsey is survived by her young son,
Owyn, who was a baby when she worked for
APL.
Both humans and animals have lost a friend.
We mourn her loss.
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Don & Janine Kother
Trish O’Shea
Donna Dahlkamp
Brenda Mickle
Kelly Kirkbride
Pam Haney
Susan Allen
Caryl & Cecil Huggins
In memory of
Joe Ballard
Ruth M. Ballard
Linda R. Wright
Wanda L. Ballard
Philemon & Jerolyn
Southwick
Al & Ruth Stotler
Todd & Gina Cooper
Lonnie & Chris Smith
Glenda Howard
Jesse Downey
Joyce Wiles
In memory of Tom
Bartlett & his Shadow
Shelly &
Donald Small
In memory of
Richard Barton
Springfield Antique
Mall
Lorine & Richard
Wallin
Richard & June Speck
Ethlyn S. Henderson
Marlene Gundersen
In memory of
Tom Blemler
Fran C. Blemler
Brenda J. Holmes
Bonnie D. McTaggart
Springfield Pepsi-Cola
Bottling Co.
David & Wanda Keil
Bryon & Linda
Distlehorst
In memory of
Norman Bolinger
Jim & Marilyn Anson
In memory of
Chris Boehnke
Pat Boehnke
In memory of
Margaret Boone
Ron & Sue Riggle
Marge Stadtman
Matt, Shelly, Paige
Jake Seman
Ron, Angie, Seth,
Noah, Connor &
Becca Riggle:
In memory of
Korey Bradley
Scott Grigsby
In memory of
Irving Brendt
William & Katherine
James
In memory of
Shelley Brummer
Ron & Cindy
Overlsech
Timothy & Jennifer
Shrake
In memory of
Kelly Bunn
Bob & Sarah Bunn
In memory of
Ida Busch
William & Francine
Jordon
Daniel & Barbara
Drewes
Larry & Deborah
Peters
Donald & Dorothy
Rentmeiste
Judith A. Gill
Virginia N. Turner
In memory of
Patricia Carriker
Jacquelyn & Thomas
Tucker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A.
Lyon Jr.
Ernie & Tricia
Kierbach
Jolene & Alan Massie
In memory of Alan S.
Cohen
Diane M. Cape
In memory of
David Shane Colyer
Nancy J. Fromme
Jerome S. Themig
Ellen Braden
Matt Herren
Tom & Jeanie Tinker
In memory of
Corinne Coombe
Coombe-Bloxdorf, P.C
In memory of
Bette DeFrates
Joyce & Ronald Smith
Dwight H. OKeefe III
Thomas & Valerie
Baker
Mr. & Mrs. James
Hillyer
In memory of
R. Jeanette Fagg
Betty Mussatt
Marian & Robert
Tomlinson
Vernon & Mary
Hemberger
“Bird Song Farm”
Ernest & Connie
Leadill, Jr.
Melinda M. Calvert
Nancy J. Marr
William D. Hovey
Deanne Rose
Karen McMahon
Daniel & Jennifer
Grigsby
Jay & Karen Rogers
Donna Colwell
Emily P. Pfeffer
Harry & Frances
Robertson
Vickie King
Memorials — continued
In memory of
Betsy Jo Feagans
Harold E. McHenry
In memory of
Carl Febus
Gertrude L. Yokley
V. L. Rynders
William & Lisa Riecks
Springfield High
School District 186
Joey L. Henry
Bettie & Wayne
Theobald
In memory of
Abigail Jo Feller
Julie A. McCracken
Clifford A. Zolna
Herman Dale
Mary Etta Smith
Cheryl A. Croft
Joseph & Marilyn
O’Bryan
Terry & Sue Davis
& Family
Trina M. Diedrich
R. A. & J.A. Lees
Karen Amling
John & Georgia
Culumber
Debra L. Clark
Brian & Janice
Hrabak
Sue & Larry Ade
Josephine E. Feller
John & Ann Cottrell
Stacey Simpson
Marie A. Bard
Peggy L. Christen
Kimble & Jan
Alexander
Thomas &
Mayola Dean
Eric Lees
In memory of
Frances Flanagan
Ronald & Barbara
Coleman
Judy Redding
In memory of
Don Fowler
Judith Kerst
In memory of
Connie Frost
Ruth & Latham
Souther
Donna Fox
Jane Buis-Henry
Taylor Paislet
Kenda Cantrell
Frances Harden
Kay Carol Champley
Diane Briggs
William & Janet
Brewer
Michael Meseke
Jeannette Watkins
In memory of
Connie Tuxhorn Glenn
Gloria Tuxhorn
In memory of
Nancy Ginder
Claude & Linda
Jacobs
Fritz O’Hare
Margie Higgason
In memory of
Bobby Gobel
Fred & Linda
Nowack
Katrina Christofilakos
Brenda & Jeffrey Price
Judy L. Carmody
Cornelius & Jennifer
Bartlett
Jeffrey Colman &
Lynette McKinneyColman
Barbara & John
Hampton
M. A. LeMay
Stephanie &
Harold Coonrod
Michael &
Carole Vetter
Nancy L. Groesch
Aimee Gant
Frank &
Nancy Dunkos
Betty Jones
Alice Martin
In memory of
Mary Lou Goodin
Lana S. Rice
In memory of Edward
& Viva Golladay
Pamela Earleywine
In memory of
John Edward Guy
Sandra Easdale
In memory of
Kate Hein
Robert &
Maya Hardy
In memory of
Nancy Heinzel’s
birthday
Morris & Virginia
Cooper
In memory of
Robert Helfert
Nancy Severa Zimmers
Pam Helfert
In memory of
Robert Hopper
Lorraine J. Bivin
Wade & Holly Meteer
David & Toni Perry
In memory of
John Host Jr.
Mark & Karen Stevens
Denise Kolden
Ellen Burns
Nancy Corrigan
In memory of
Lloyd Inslee
Stepen Kasa
Naomi Jones
Friends from IDOT
David & Michelle
Tebrugge
Robert & Lisa Colwell
In memory of
Liz James
Doris & Richard
Manley
Carrie James
Teresa McClanahan
Alva Miller
A. Patterson
Franklin &
Brenda Wade
R. W. Troxell &
Company
Kim Barget
In memory of
Doris Jones.
Illinois State Archives
In memory of Jim Kelly
Steven & Irene Pasley
In memory of
Ronald Kerr
Stanley & Thelma
Rhodes
Lisa Kamp
Molly Henderson
Anna Kluckman
Robert & Martha
Shearburn
Catherine Beets
Todd & Michelle
Bandy
In memory of William
& Aldona Klutnick
K. Suzanne Tin
In memory of
Joshua Lascelles
E.J. McClenning
Christine LascellesMeador
In memory of
Bill Lamb Sr.
David & Joanne
Barnwell
In memory of Edward,
Mary & Leslie Leham
Gary & Marcy
McBride
In memory
James Phillip Lynch
Ronald & Barbara
Coleman
Willa E. Epperson
DCT/Precision LLC
Dennis L. Campbell
Denise L. Smith
Kenneth & Beth
Drewenski
E. Charles & Denise
Smith
John & Judith Burch
Tammy & Mark Vogel
Phyllis & Angela
Kissell
Linda Kennedy
Create
a lasting
legacy of
your love
for cats
and dogs
Make a
planned
gift to the
Animal
Protective
League
Your planned gift is a promise to help the most vulnerable cats
and dogs. Ones that have been abandoned, neglected, and abused . . .
are sick and injured . . . or surrendered to animal-control
facilities where they may face euthanasia.
Your support will help ensure that funds will be available
in the future to ensure the welfare of cats and dogs.
Give the gift of life and love to the neediest of cats and dogs
in the following ways:
Make an estate gift—either a specific dollar amount
or a percentage of your estate—to APL.
Designate APL as the beneficiary of an insurance
policy, annuity, trust, or retirement plan assets.
Talk to us about defining your legacy of love for animals, and
then consult an attorney or financial planner for guidance in making
a planned gift. For additional information,
contact Evelyn Taylor at etaylor@apl-shelter.org,
or by phone at 217.685.1610.
Calabro
James & Peggy Vogel
Mai Britt
In memory of
Pete Matson
Joyce & David Copp
Ed & Rose Russell
Gladys M. Baggerly
Frederick Stericker
Guy & Alyce Beggs
Linda M. Wheeler
In memory of
Stella Merz
From her loving
family
Jean & Thomas
Jennings
James & Shirley
Anderson
Robert & Cheryl
Giancomini
Janet Oliver
The “Coffee Cub”
at IEPA
Lisa Bonnett
Sherrie Elzinga
Pam Smth
Steve Gumble
Kurt Neibergall
Rochell DeRochi
John & Cathleen
Shupe
Michael B.
Constantino
In memory of
Grace Meyer
Carol M. Harper
Karen M. Vance
In memory of
James Miller
Dick & Judy Coe
James & Teresa
McLean
Mark & Kathleen
Danner
In memory of
William O’Dell
Douglas & Jill Swartz
In memory of
Rich & Michelle Price
Charles & Toni
Winchester
In memory of
Susie L. Power
National Assn. of
Letter Carriers
Merged Branch 80
N.A.L.C
In memory of
Steve Reynolds
Chatham-Glenwood
Class of 1995
Tania K. Maschhoff
Bob & Bev Dorworth
Jason Dorworth
Josh & Ashley
Dorworth
In memory of
Carl J. Rice
Larry & Brenda
Ackerman
Gwen & Donald
Tucker
Kathleen M. Ridley
Continued on page 18
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Memorials — continued from page 17
Robert C. Schroll
Albert & Bonnie
Rogers, Jr.
In memory of
Sharon Richardson
Rebecca J. Vann
MMC Coding Dept.
Springfield, IL
In memory of
Honora Rieth
Lawrence E. Rieth
In memory of
Penny Roscetti
Brenda S. Kelley
In memory of Wiloth
“Willie” Rosenberg
Robert Jenkins
Dow & Deborah
Grider
H. Bruce & Catherine
Loyd
Marilyn Fox Eastman
Marilyn Kyes
Bob Jenkins
In memory of
Shirley Ross
Albert & Ann Traeger
Cecile M. Traeger
Juanita M. Brockman
In memory of
Arthur “Reggie” Rouse
Tammie & Mike
Hammann
Stephen & Patricia
Gourley
Mark A. Steinmetz
Brian & Norma
Mitchell
Paul & Holly Leefers
Reva E. DawdyGoodall
Barr Township Town
Fund
Harold & Barbara
Clark
Irene Engelhaupt
In memory of
Larry Samson
Ralph & Pat Schulte
Susan D. McKenzie
Joanne S. Andring
Edith A. Helming
Pawnee Senior
Citizens Flower
Mark & Lisa Petoskey
Mauricio Vasquez
Marcela I. Ortega
Joan Sturdy
Gayle & Dirk Eilers
Monica Cimarossa
Dennis & Mary
Clarke
Larry & Kathryn
Hamblin
TASSCC, Inc.
In memory of
Stephen A. Schiefer Sr.
Eileen & Allan Solek
In memory of Mathilde
Johanna Dorothea
Schmidt
Gary & Donna
Rushing
Charles & Cynthia
Handy
In memory of
Patricia Scoggins
Grace Ebken
In memory of
Robin L. Sherry
Penny Russell
Melanie Dineen
In memory of
Andrew Stasukinas
Jeff Thomas
Vanessa Hebda
Mark & Lisa Grigiski
In memory of
Charles R. Staub
Operations &
Maintenance
Department
Springfield School
District 186
In memory of
George B. Stericker, Jr.
Angerl Brown
In memory of Kathy
Davis Stittsworth
Marilyn Kennedy
Bill & Mary
Schnirring
In memory of
Martin Sutherland
Ireta L. Gasner
Christopher Thomas
Robert Schofield
In memory of
Randy Stahl
Donald & Judith
Cully
Teamsters Local Union
No. 916
In memory of Kathy
Davis Stittsworth
Louis & June Myers
Robert Blythe & Rev.
Julie Blythe
Sabrina M. Manci
William & Barbara
Trine
In memory of
Dean Sweitzer
Mark & Kelly Jacob
In memory of
Richard Thomas
Anna Mae Handshy
In memory of
Ann Traeger
Laurie Traeger
Karen & William
Defrates
Ray & Helen Traeger
Karen Reside
In memory of
Jeremy Tribble
Jamie E. Ursch
Kellie J. Bavetta
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B. Lucille Hundley
Donald & Stefany
Henson
Margaret L. Boggs
Robert & Lillian
Cawley
Bernard & Thelma
Dozier
Brenda M. Allen
In memory of Richard
“Dick” Tutt
Don & Laurie Bradley
Douglas & Janet York
Anthony & Hylia
Graham
Terry & Debra
Neathery
Charles & Denise
Ambrose
In memory of
Hal Walden
Betty & Stephen
Walden
In memory of
Lowell Walley
Tom & Martha Green
Bobby & Carol
Chilton
Lyle & Joyce Klay
Jim & Mary Jo
Lobmaster
John & Shelley
Simpson
Tim & Jean Ann
Bollinger
Susan Walley
Sandra Ransdell
In memory of
Lydie Wilson
Vynn Walter
Brian Pier
William &
Barbara Rogers
Alan Sender
Don Munson
Bill Sulaski
Darrell Hartweg
Paul Young
Jim Walker
Rich Stroyan
Dave Snyder
Lynn Cheeseman
Alan Sender
In memory of
Sally Young
Sandra S. Laurent
Sarah A. Young
PET MEMORIALS
In memory of my
beloved pet Keiko
Jan Chamberlain
In memory of Barkey,
much-loved and very
special cat of Karen
LeSeure; he is deeply
missed
Judy Nesbitt
Edith Cape
Diane Cape
In memory of my
beloved pet Ari
Tracy Zeman
In memory of our
beloved dog August
Larry & Deborah
Griffiths
In memory of Toto,
beloved dog of Alix
Means
Judy Nesbitt
In memory of Rawley,
beloved dog of Karen
& Gary Adkin; he is
deeply missed
Diane Cape
In memory of my
beloved dog Lexi
Carol Anderson
In memory of Shirley
Ross’ granddog Bamm
Bamm
Jeanne
In memory of my
beloved dog Bambi
Lynn
Marcia Strow
In memory of Scott
Woodward’s beloved
dog Monty
Carl Woodward
Melanie Shobe
Kimberly Roberts
Jessica Woodward
Maria Lamb
Philip Wegeng
Penny Hopwood
Steven & Deborah
Ripley
Sheryl Daugherty
Etta Whitted
Audrey Ball
In memory of my
beloved dog Tug
Linda Howk
In memory of our
beloved dog Shaggy
Kathy & Gary Brown
In memory of beloved
Peanuts & Fudge
Anonymous
In memory of our
beloved cat Kipper,
taken too soon by a
tragic accident on
April 30
Gary & Donna Moore
In memory of Anna
Friedman’s & Jeff
Kitchen’s beloved pets
Gypsy & Oscar
Mark Montri &
Adrienne Sheely
In memory of my
beloved pet Penny
Shannon Bradley
In memory of my
beloved pet Tucker
Julie Thompson
In memory of Rosie,
beloved dog of Ruth
Robert Roland
Malinda Craig
In memory of our
beloved first cat Macie
Roxy & Kenneth
Vennell
In memory of Rufus,
beloved dog of the
Wenda family
Audrey Dunn
Windisch
In memory of our
beloved pet Bugsy
David & Cynthia
Schleyhahn
In memory of our
beloved pet Tinsly
Margie Douglas
In memory of Lily, loving Lab of Doug &
Cathy Slater
Kevin & Carolyn
Proctor
In memory of Scruffy,
beloved dog of Hal
Walden
Betty & Stephen
Walden
In memory of Sally
Cadagin’s beloved pet
Tigger
Dave & Wanda Keil
In memory of our
beloved pet Molly
Steve & Diane
Baggerly
In memory of Gabby
Sue, beloved pet of Ann
Muenstermann
Beverly Wiersma
In memory of Blackie,
beloved pet of
Jan Rudecki
Carol Brigman
In memory of our
beloved pet Mario
Jeff & Brenda Price
In memory of Tori
Ann, beloved cat
of Willi Kulick
Laurie Karman
In memory of my
beloved Boston terrier,
Lady Belle
Shelby Harbison
In memory of Lady
Belle, much-loved dog
of Shelby Harbison
Barbara Mehlenbeck
In memory of beloved
pet Baylor
Lora Banta
In memory of a most
unique and beloved cat,
Ruddy Lee
Margaret Fenley
In memory of Bunnie,
beloved pet of Rose
Russell
Mai Britt
In memory of Allie,
beloved dog of Mr. &
Mrs. Scottie Bevill
Kevin & Carolyn
Proctor
In memory of Shaggy,
beloved companion
of Kathy Brown
Sue & Charles Byerly
In memory of Larry,
beloved dog of Judy
Burnette
Nancy Wadington
In memory of Shadow,
beloved dog of Tom
Bartlett, who also
passed away recently;
may Tom & his dear
Shadow both rest in
peace
Shelley Small
In memory of our
beloved pet Vader
Dave Garrison,
Devin Reynolds
& Sandy Ray
In memory of my
beloved dog Nicholas
Herb Kiel
In memory of Muffin,
beloved companion of
Sharon & John Kwedar
Sally, Julie, Janie
& Pat
In memory of Michael
& Melissa Long’s
beloved puppy
Pennylane
Suzanne Bell
In memory of our
deeply loved dog Sierra
Raph, Raegan,
Macalister & Jeter
SPECIAL NOTICES
In honor of Kim
Rusciolelli’s recent
birthday
Cindy Lash
In honor of Rose
Hutches on the occasion of Phoebe’s 12th ;
thanks for saving her!
Nancy & Ken Ruby
In honor of dedicated
cat sitters Carol, Sally,
Laura, Sue & Angie
Dave & Wanda Keil
To thank APL for the
joy your animal visits
bring to the residents
of Mill Creek
Markay & Robert
Saltmarsh
In honor of Lucy
Events scheduled to benefit APL
Underdog Crawl is a new downtown event
scheduled for Aug. 1 to benefit APL. Teams will
travel to participating locations and complete a
“challenge” which could be physical, intellectual,
etc. as created by each bar. Grand prize will be a
night out for 20 people. Other prizes will be
awarded. The after party will be at the
Brickhouse Downtown the night of the event.
For information call 217.341.2969 or email
reier1981@gmail.com
APL, in cooperation with the Abraham Lincoln
Presidential Library, will take part in Pets in the
White House on Sept. 12, to be held in the
courtyard in front of Union Station. This family-friendly event will include displays and infor-
mation about pets who lived in the White
House. There will be a lot going on during this
fun-filled day. APL plans to have a booth and
possibly adoptions. Stay tuned.
APL, with animal-lovers and animal welfare
organizations world-wide, will unite on
Thursday, Sept. 24, with a Remember Me
Thursday pet candle-lighting ceremony and dog
walk. Candles, lit on the same day around the
world, will honor the millions of pets who lost
their lives without benefit of a loving home. It
also will shine a light on the millions of healthy
pets who still wait to be adopted. Local sponsorship proceeds will benefit APL. For information
contact Deb Bonner, 217.544.PETS (7387).
Adopt me!
I’m Gus, a two-yearold Lab mix with
lots of energy. I love
fetching, playing
tug-of-war, and
running. If you are
a runner, take me
with you! Meet me
at the shelter any
day from noon to
5 p.m.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
Christmas in July Carnival . . . . . . . . . . July 11
APL Vaccine Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 18
Adopt-A-Con . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 25
Underdog Crawl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 1
State Fair parking . . . . . . . . . . . . August 13–23
APL Vaccine Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 22
APL Kitten Circus . . . . . . . . . . . August 24–29
Pets in the White House . . . . . . September 12
APL Vaccine Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . September 19
Remember Me Thursday Dog Walk
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 24
Route 66 Mother Road Festival September 26
Blessing of the Animals . . . . . . . . . . October 4
Boo Bark Party in the Park . . . . . . October 10
APL Vaccine Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . October 17
Feline Fanciers Cat Show . . . . . . . . October 17
APL Chili Supper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25
Illinois State Fair is coming!
T
hat central Illinois summer institution of
food, carnival rides, exhibits and shows
known as the state fair will be here before we
know it. Fair dates this year are Aug. 13 – 23.
Remember needy animals while indulging in fair
frivolity by parking your car on APL grounds.
Since APL is conveniently located a bit north
and across the street from Gate 6 on the north
side of the fair grounds, it is an easy place to park
your car and help APL animals.
APL will be among other animal welfare
organizations that will present animals for adoption at Conservation World, so stop by and
make some new friends.
Special Notices — continued
Virginia McCue
In honor of Rick
Johnson’s 60th birthday
Connie Cranford
In honor of Moshe the
dog, up for adoption
Douglas Turner
In honor of Dorian
Cathy Kent
In appreciation to my
thoughtful neighbor
Mr. Theivagt for kindly
removing snow from
my driveway
Jean Simpson
In honor of Pat
Bensken in lieu
of a birthday gift
Mike & Sandy Rychel
In honor of Sandy
Rychel in lieu of
a birthday gift
Pat Bensken
In honor of
from Ariel & Samantha
Melinda Isaacs
In honor of attorney
Mike Durr
Mark & Barb Rabin
Stephen Oullett
Gayle DiMaggiio
In honor of all
animal lovers
Judy Rockford
Merry Christmas
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PAID
Permit No. 944
Springfield IL
1001 Taintor Road • Springfield IL 62702-1766
SHELTER HOURS
Noon to 5 p.m. every day
of the week
SHELTER PHONE: 217.544.7387
APL WEB SITE:
www.apl-shelter.org
APL SHELTER EMAIL ADDRESS
admin@apl-shelter.org
AVAILABLEFORADOPTION
GIPSY Gipsy
SQUIRT & MILO
in motion is something to see. Her ears fly up and she smiles
as she tears across the play yard. At six years
old Gipsy is a family friendly combination
of get-up-and-go and time-to-relax-withmy-people. This friendly Labrador mix
knows how to sit and is eager for you to
teach her new commands.
STEWART Just a big puppy, Stewart
wants to spend this summer getting to know his
new owner and doing the things a dog wants to
do in warm weather: run, lounge, and enjoy a
shady spot to rest. He is good with other dogs,
so if you are looking for an energetic canine
family member, be sure to meet Stewart.
WILSON
He’s such a snuggler that it’s no wonder Wilson wants
to be an only pet. This Greyhound pit
bull mix likes nothing more than
hanging out with older kids and adults
who can restrain some of his exuberance. Wouldn’t you like to see his smiling face after a walk or romp in the
yard?
One photo of this pair says it all: Squirt
(black) and Milo (grey) are bonded cats who
want to live together. The two are happy to
relax together and enjoy a good bath, but
that doesn’t mean they won't have time for
you! Squirt and Milo like people, and they’d
love to have a home of their own again.
Make them and yourself happy by taking this
wonderful pair of adult cats into your home.
ROBBIE
He’s a little bit shy, but
scratch his ears and you’ll have him swooning over you. Just a bit more than a year
old, Robbie is just the fellow to cheer up
your days and evenings. And if you already
have a cat and want another, you will definitely want to meet Robbie!
MINERVA
If Minerva
were human, she’d be considered
an introvert . . . and some of your
best friends are introverted, right?
So don’t pass up this pretty twoyear-old who just wants to get to
know a person before she reveals
too much about herself—like how if you take it slowly she will reward
you with kitty kisses. If you want a best friend to share your quiet
home. Minerva is the gal for you.
Check out these great cats and dogs—and lots of others—any afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. at APL’s shelter, 1001 Taintor Road, north of the Illinois
State Fairgrounds.

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