Winter - Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley

P ROT E C TO R S
OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY
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Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Quarterly Newsletter
Visit us at:
You Can Make a Difference
533 Linden Avenue
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 339-7388
Shelter Hours:
Tues. & Thurs. 6-8
Mon., Weds., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1-4
Animal Protectors websites
www.animalprotectors.net
www.petfinder.com
APAV
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Paper Towels
Dog and Cat Toys
Stuffed Animals
Postage Stamps
Kitty Litter
Purina Kitten Chow
Purina Cat Chow
Pedigree Puppy
6 Foot Leashes
Purina One Dog Formula
Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets
Lysol Wipes
Garbage Bags
Toilet Paper
Throw Rugs w/rubber backing
Lupine Martingale Collars
Used Ink Cartridges
for recycling
Donate to APAV online, visit:
Just Give.org
‘Tis the season of giving!
At Animal Protectors, we are no stranger
to the mantra “It’s better to give than to receive.” Our donors come out in full force
throughout the year and we are grateful
for the unwavering support. As you know,
we rely on you to keep our doors open. As
the holiday season gets underway, think of
Animal Protectors and the many ways to
give to our animals so that we may keep our
doors open for many years to come.
General donation or donations
to specific funds/programs
All general donations enter into our operating fund. Your donation helps to cover
medication and medical care, food, utility
costs and much more. You also have the
ability to donate towards a specific program, like the spay and neuter fund, if you
would like.
You may make a donation by sending
it directly to the shelter via regular mail.
Donations may also be made by visiting
www.JustGive.org and searching for “Animal Protectors.” If you wish to designate
your donation to a specific program, please
be sure to note that in the “program” field
when using JustGive.
Donations In Memory of and/or In
Honor of
Have your donation mean something
a little bit more. We accept donations in
memory of people and pets, as well as in
honor of people and pets. Upon request, we
send acknowledgements to the individuals
or families for which you have made your
donation. You may donate in memory/in
honor of by using the form on the back of
this newsletter or by visiting our page on
www.JustGive.org.
Kennel or cage
sponsor
On each of the dog kennel and cat cage doors, you
will find a sponsor sheet.
By donating $100 towards
each sponsorship, your
name and brief message
will be displayed in our shelter for one year.
Kennel and cage sponsors may be made in
memory or in honor of a loved one – people or pet. You may donate towards a kennel/cage sponsor by using the form on the
back of this newsletter.
VISA
AP Visa Card
Would you like to help
Animal Protectors AND
earn rewards at the same time? Apply for
your very own AP Visa Card – you even get
to pick your favorite design! Check out our
web site for links to the Visa page and for
more details.
P ROT E C TO R S
OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY
Recycle!
You know
all of those
old newspapers and
magazines
that you’ve
got laying
around?
Load ‘em up into your car and bring them
down to our Paper Retriever bins! By using
the bins in our parking lot to recycle your
unwanted paper, you help us to raise funds
with each pound of paper collected. We also
take aluminum cans. They may be dropped
off in the fenced in area directly across the
parking lot from the paper recycling bins.
Thank you for thinking of Animal Protectors this holiday season. If you have any
questions regarding our donation options,
please contact us at mail@animalprotectors.net or 724-339-7388.
Alumni Therapy Dogs
ANIMAL PROTECTORS
Board of Directors
None of us at Animal Protectors can deny that shelter
dogs make the best pets - we know that just as much as
you do! But often we receive questions like, “is it harder
to train an older dog,” or “is this dog here due to bad
manners?” Training is essential in all pets – shelter dog
or not – and we have a few alumni superstars to prove
that shelter dogs have the ability to go above and beyond
basic obedience class.
P ROT E C TO R S
Kathy Abraham
President
O F AJeanne
L L ELessig
G H E N Y Maggie
V A L“Happy
L E Y Feet” Blake
Vice-President
Janice Citeroni
Secretary
Amy Trapani
Treasurer
Val DeSanto
Susan Hillery
Judy Jarosinski
Mike Keryeski
Pat Presutti
Advisory Board
John Framel
Phyllis Framel
John Paz
Attorney at Law
John Pastorek
President and CEO of
Alle-Kiski Health
Foundation
Frederick P. Shuler
VMD
Newsletter Staff
Susan Hillery
Janice Citeroni
Jeanne Lessig
As soon as Marti walked into
the shelter and saw a petite Maltipoo on her hind legs waving her
front paws in the air for attention,
she was hooked. Shortly after, Marti
adopted Maggie from Animal ProMaggie
tectors. Once home, Marti noticed
that Maggie demonstrated a great love for people, especially children. Marti, a volunteer with the Animal Protectors fundraising team, decided to begin taking Maggie to events to help the shelter raise funds. After many
swoons and pets, Marti knew that Maggie had a special
touch and decided to begin work to have Maggie certified through Therapy Dogs United.
Since 2011, Maggie has been using her therapy dog
skills to visit nursing homes and attend AP events – still
waving her front paws in the air to get attention and to
put a smile on onlooker’s faces. Marti remarks that there
are so many animals in the shelter that have just a much
potential as Maggie, and they are waiting for you for
When in need...
We recently received a letter from Martha, who adopted her cat “Seven” over 13 years ago.
Seven was hit by a car in December
of 1999 and as a result, was left totally
blind. Seven has lived a normal life and
has even managed to catch two real
live mice, cavorts with his cat friends,
sleeps with Martha, and lives the life
of the perfect companion. Martha
says that despite the misfortune of his
original injury, you could say that he’s
Seven
a “lucky Seven.”
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Sirius
Maggie has four canine siblings – Lucia, Reina, Alex
and Crawley who she plays with happily. She enjoys
rice cakes as treats, car rides and providing unconditional love to her family.
Meet Nico!
Nico, a beautiful light brown pit bull mix, was adopted from Animal Protectors about a year ago. His
owner, Kelli had recently lost her beloved pet and decided she was ready to have a canine back in her life.
She found Nico at Animal Protectors and instantly fell
in love with him. Shortly after adoption, Kelli began
training Nico to be a therapy dog. He passed the K-9
Good Citizen test and quickly moved into therapy
work. Nico is a Certified Therapy Dog and is working
on his Search and Rescue skills.
Kelli takes Nico everywhere with her and her son
– and Nico gains a lot of attention with his handsome
looks, excellent manners and cool therapy dog duds.
When talking about training Nico, Kelli mentions
how many lives Nico has changed – with a gentle paw
and a quiet demeanor, he has put so
m a n y
smiles on so many faces. Kelli is
not shy
about stating just how
much of
a family dog Nico is;
not only
does she say that she
rescued
Nico, but that Nico
rescued her.
Nico
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people go the extra mile to care for these special animals.
We have experienced some truly heroic adoptions
over the years, some recent, some quite some time ago.
There are countless numbers of people who have stepped
forward over the years to adopt those animals that have
health issues, age issues, and personality issues, those
pets that really do not appeal to everyone (or anyone).
Mike Keryeski
their second chance.
Sirius is a young Shepherd/Labrador
mix who was featured in our last newsletter. He was roughly 1 year old when
he arrived as a stray at our shelter and
he was diagnosed with hip dysplasia.
Sirius was so fortunate to find a family that was willing to love and care for
him, knowing that his health issues will
shorten his life expectancy.
In a three-month timeframe, we have had the pleasure of meeting two dogs that have
had past leg injuries that were so severe, amputation of the limb was the
only option. Parker was fortunate to
have found a family that fell in love
with her and adopted her even before the amputation. Ricca (shown
on page 5) will have her surgery
soon and we’re confident that she
will be adopted shortly after because
she has such a great personality.
Parker
Levee is a 10 year old sheltie mix that came to the
shelter as a stray. After a short time at the shelter, it
was determined that she was diabetic. She is spending time in foster care until her dose of insulin can be
determined and then she will be deemed adoptable. A
special home will be needed for Levee. She will need
someone who is willing to care for a dog like Levee,
who will require monitoring and medication for many
years. Her unconditional love will be their reward.
A complete newsletter would be needed to thank
everyone who adopted one of our special animals over
the many years we have served the community. It
warms our hearts to know that there are so many loving, caring animal lovers out there who are willing to
go the extra mile to care for these deserving animals.
We Need Your Support
Dog and Cat
Christmas Stockings
A dog or cat Christmas stocking makes
the perfect gift for your pet, a friend’s
pet or from one pet to another. Stockings are available at the shelter for $7
each, full of items your pet will love.
January
Raffle
Purchase a $5 ticket or double
your winnings with a highroller
$10 ticket. Follow the evening
PA Daily Number every day in
January to see if you’re a winner.
Makes a great stocking stuffer.
Tickets are available at the shelter.
C A T SUIT E F U ND $5,000.00
$4,500.00
$4,000.00
P ROT E C TO R S
$3,500.00
$3,000.00
O F A L L E G H E N Y V$2,500.00
ALLEY
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
Christmas Donation
Gift Card
P ROT E C TO R S
OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY
A gift was donated to
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley
in honor of:
_________________________________________________
This gift is in celebration of
Christmas 2012
And was made possible by:
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533 Linden Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-7388 www.animalprotectors.net
Photos
with
Santa
Sat., Dec. 15
& Sun., Dec. 16
11 am - 3 pm
PetSmart
Pgh. Mills,
Tarentum, PA
Make a Christmas donation
to Animal Protectors in honor
of someone special. This gift
card is available at the shelter.
Fill out the card and give it to
a friend to let them know they
were thought of in a special way
this holiday season.
Save the Date
PINS FOR PETS
March 10, 2013
3 pm - 5 pm
Nesbit Bowling
Lanes, Plum
$1,000.00
$500.00
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Cat Suite
Fund! So far, we have raised $2,875.00 to help make our
kitties more comfortable. Check out our “thermometer”
above to see the progress and remember that YOU can
help us raise the bar to unveil the happy cat! To donate to
the Cat Suite Fund, please send your donation to Animal
Protectors at 533 Linden Avenue, New Kensington, PA
15068. You may also donate online by clicking on the
Donate button on our web site, www.animalprotectors.
net. Be sure to designate your donation to the Cat Suite
Fund. Thank you for your support!
Sarris Chocolate
Bar Fundraiser
Sarris Chocolate Bars will be sold during Jan. and Feb.
of 2013. If you would like to buy or sell candy – leave
your name and contact information at the shelter.
3rd Annual Dog Walk - This event gets better & better every year.
Animal Protectors supporters and their four legged friends hit the trails at
Harrison Hills Park in Natrona Heights on September 30, 2012, for the 3rd Annual Tails on the Trails dog walk to help raise funds for the shelter. It was a rainy
morning, but that didn’t stop more than 120 walkers and their dogs from coming
out to support the shelter. Everyone at Animal Protectors appreciates each and
every walker, donor, t-shirt sponsor, volunteer and dog that helped to make this
event such a huge success. This event gets better and better every year. We can’t
wait to see what next year’s walk brings! We hope to see you all again at the 4th
annual walk in 2013. Please be sure to tell your friends about this fun event. The
more the merrier!
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Give One of Our Anima
MIDNIGHT
LOLA
Sponsored
by Martin
and Margaret
Simon in
memory of
ALinus,
L beloved
LEY
cat of Matt
and Heather
Mialki.
Sponsored
by John
and Cheryl
Szostak in
honor of all
staff and
volunteers
at Animal
Protectors.
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OF ALLEGHENY V
Male - 3 yrs. old - Black - DSH
Female - 2 yrs. old - Black & White - DLH
Are you seeking a true lap cat? Midnight
would love nothing more than to spend
the Winter snuggled up on your lap, covered with an afghan.
Lola has been waiting for a new home since
March. She would prefer to be your one
and only kitty. Lola will expect to be the
focus of your attention.
PINK
WAFFLE
Sponsored
by Cheryl
and Jim
Drozynski in
loving memory
of March 6,
beloved pet
of Donna and
Doug Black.
Sponsored
by Sandy
Truver
in honor
of Mary
Trapolsi’s
birthday.
On the t welfth day of Christmas
my human gave to me:
Twelve bags of catnip,
Eleven tartar Pounce treats,
Ten ornaments hanging,
Nine pots of cat grass,
Female - 4 yrs. old - Gray - DSH
Female - 1 yr. old - Torbie - DSH
Eight peacock feathers,
Pink’s owner moved out of her apartment and left Pink behind. Who could
move and leave such a beautiful kitty
behind?
Waffle is a young mom who arrived
with five kittens. She was a good mom,
but is now ready to move on to a life of
her own in a new home.
Seven stolen Q-tips,
SMOKEY
Six feathered balls,
Five MILK JUG RINGS!
SPOOKY
Sponsored by
Kathy Scott
in memory of
March 6.
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The 12 Days of
Cat Christmas
Sponsored
by Rosemary
Bauer in
memory of
Hazel, my
sweet kitty
niece. Thanks
for the 18
years of love
and fun.
Female - 2 yrs. old - Black & White - DSH
Male - 3 yrs. old - Black - DSH
Smokey is a young mom that was
brought in with a few of her kittens.
She likes to hide, but is friendly and
enjoys being held.
Spooky is looking for someone who can
appreciate his habit of giving “love bites”
to get your undivided attention. It’s his
quirky way of saying hello.
Four scratching posts,
Three running faucets,
Two fuzzy mousies,
And a hamster in a plastic ball!!
als a Second Chance
PEPSI
CODY
Sponsored
by Keri and
Christian
Baker in
honor of our
babies Sasha
and Titus.
PEANUT
Sponsored
by John
and Cheryl
Szostak in
memory of
our beloved
dogs Frosty
and Snoball.
Sponsored
by Kathy
Schaeffer
in honor
of all
K-9
Y L.E.O.
V
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OF ALLEGHEN
ALLEY
Female - under 1 yr. old - Terrier Mix
Male - 10 months old - Airedale Mix
Male - 1 yr. old - Lab/Terrier Mix
Pepsi walks well on a leash, loves attention, and will do just about anything
for a good belly rub. It doesn’t take
much to make her sparkle.
Cody is a little guy who thinks he’s a
big dog. He likes to challenge the big
dogs around him at the shelter, but he’s
just a puppy, so time will tell whether
or not he needs to be an only pet.
He’s a big overgrown puppy that
needs someone to spend time with
him so that he can learn the basic
skills to be a good family dog.
SHIORI
ALLIE
SCRUBS
Sponsored
by Cheryl
and Jim
Drozynski,
in loving
memory of
our beloved
Tofu on his
birthday.
Female - 6-8 yrs. old - Sheltie Mix
Her foster mom says “I can’t find one
thing bad to say about this dog, she’s
perfect.” Won’t you add this “perfect”
dog to your family?
LEVI
Male - Senior - Hound Mix
Female - 7 yrs. old - Lab Mix
Scrubs is looking for a special home
with someone who can understand the
needs of a senior dog. Can you offer
this retiree a good home?
This older lab mix was lucky to be saved
when she was found running on a busy
highway. We’re hoping her good luck
continues when she finds her permanent home.
JADE
Sponsored
by Dee Dee
and Criseda
Stefanini,
in memory
of James A.
Pattock.
Sponsored
by Dee Dee
and Criseda
Stefanini,
in memory
of James A.
Pattock.
Sponsored
by Dorothy
and Criseda
Stefanini
in memory
of George
Valuikas.
RICCA
Sponsored
by Okie
Owens.
Sponsored
by Ollie
Owens.
Male - 1 yr. old - Terrier Mix
Female - 3 yrs. old - Terrier Mix
Female - 2 yrs. old - Terrier Mix
Can you believe someone would leave
this adorable dog tied to the fence at
a vacant house? This outgoing dog deserves so much more.
Jade would prefer to be the only animal
in your household, because she wants all
the love for herself! She loves to be snuggled up close to you. She’s a real love bug!
Ricca is great with children, cats and
other dogs. She would love to go for
rides in the car with you and would
happily spend the evening curled up
next to you.
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“Our memories bind us all together in
In Loving Memory
of People...
J. Raymond Ambrose, Jr.
-Col. and Mrs. Charles H. Booth, Jr.-Janet Feroce-Mr. and Mrs. James Collodi-Nancy and Chuck Varner-Jacqueline Shogan-Kathy Kier-The FramptonsO F A-Joseph
L L StaniskyEGHENY
-The Callery Family-Edna Tuschak-Kathy Seewald-Jim and Kate Miller-Nora Barry Fischer-Dr. Donald R. Fischer-Dolores Guinta and Family-Jean Nader-Bob and Geve Dickman-Margaret P. Joy-Law Offices Mahady and Mahady-George and Kate Conti-William L. and
Marguerite O. Stanish-Judy Olson-Judy Folk-Carol and Bob Hesz-Michael Gracey-Caroline Roberto and
Michael Lydon-Joan and Paul Loizeaux-Bette and Ken Salmon-Rob, Susan, Hannah, Sarah and
Emma Schupansky-Heidi, Jason, and Thandie Norris-Geno and Julianne Veltri-Peppy Lindner/Marion Lindner
Caplan (Polished 2 Perfection)-Timothy J. Geary-Paul and Bonnie Titus-Michael, Adele, and GiGi Brajdich-David and Joan Murdoch-Frederick N. Frank-William Pietragallo II-Marion Laffey - Ferry-Marcia Lerch-Jacque and Bob Johnston-Patsy and Maria Tallarico-Frank Dermody-Dorothy and Aaron Kress-Charles and Carole Compagnon-Jackie Donley-Frederick and Christine Thieman-Linda and Bob Gibson-Ellen M. Doyle-Joan McCarthy-John and Bonnie Schlucter-Lisa Lenihan-Cynthia Belkov-Edgar and Sue McKillop-Karen Earley-Marilyn J. Horan and
Joseph W. Caporosa-Cynthia and Jerre Swann-Sherry, Joe, and Jacob Halfhill-Carol S. Mills McCarthy-Quatrini Rafferty PC-Peter and Roberta Danka-Frank and Beth Link-Dave and LaRue McClaine-William and Judith Callahan-Gary W. and Janice L. Ross-Elaine Rowe-Greg and Barb Nichols-Judge and Mrs. Alan N. Bloch-James and Lynn Ramage-John and Donna Bridge-Mr. and Mrs. John A. Runco-
J. Raymond Ambrose, Jr.
-The Family of Hank David,
Jim & Prudy, Chuck & Judy,
Slugger & Candy-James and Nancy Beacom-Wilson and Linda Richardson-Harry J. Hulings-Reed Smith LLP-Felix and MaryAnn DeGuilio-Rosen Louick and Perry PC-Leslie Davis, Pres. of Magee
Womens Hospital
Board of DirectorsV-Magee
A LWomens
L E YResearch
Institute and Foundation
Board of Directors-Deborah Rowe and Family-Robert J. and Bonnie J.
Cindrich-James and Marlene Drach-Leslie and Tom Johasky-Mac and Beverly McCarrell-George and Karen Evans-Dee Vigilante-Mark T. Phillis-Amy Greer-Doug Seybert-Bari Podell-James Lieber-Angelea Mitas-Butch and Kathy Abraham-Stanley Stein-Anonymous-Vicki Horne-Darren Schlanger-Ann Ross-Ray-Anonymous-Dianne L. Cribbs-The Kurzweg Family-Rita S. Allan-David and Anne Ricchuito-Anthony and Leona Ricchuito-Louise Barnes-Eddie and Palma Solomon-Larry and Julia Ondako-The Community Foundation of
Westmoreland County
(Zappone Family Fund)-Mark and Kimberly
DeHainaut-Dom and Judie Latella-Ralph and Christine Little-J. Alan Johnson-Beck and Thomas, P.C.-
P ROT E C TO R S
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Frank Paz
-Mary Sims-Carol Chifulini-Chester and Kathy Jonczack-Altany, Loynd, and
Lindquist, LLC-Bevan Walley Shepard
Insurance Office-Carol Carson-John and Andrea Mycenski-B. Bartosiewicz-Ultra Precision, Inc.
Thomas C. Prior
-Christine Hluska-Mary AdamsAlfred Kaminski
-C. Stein-Dawn Andrasy-Anonymous-Cindy Jones-David McNally-AnonymousRobert Buchko
-Jeff, Ruthann, and Aaron-Pat PresuttiOur loving aunt, Diana
Gosciejew
-Melissa Rykaczewski-
Mira J. Donahue
-Michael and Maria Aftanas-Judy Folk-Dorothy Kness-Linda Dickerson-Ruth Minyon-Allegheny League of
Municipalities-Paul and Dorothy Shadle-Oakmont Country Club-
Our brother and Uncle
John F. Krasinski
-Walt, Mary Ann, Diane & CraigMy brother,
Thomas Guenther
-Kathryn Theis-
Mary Jane Penman
-Christian Sauereisen-
Elizabeth Stone
-Lorraine and Robert Arbuckle-BNY Mellon Business
Support Group-Friends of Grandchildren Scott
Morrissey and Shari Hileman-Mary Pastva-Barrie Jo Ward-Jim and Linda Neel-
Tina Loughner
-George and Tina Fischer-
Lena Condelli
-Dennis and Janet Donati-
Ruth Ann Hughes
-Lorraine Scovern-Judy Jarosinski and her
beloved kitty Cookie-
Geraldine Yanni
-Jim and Becky Perry-Bill and Cori Smith-
Bob George
-Cheryl Drozynski-Susan Hillery-
Rosemarie Piontek
-Lori Rae Sheesley-Loretta M. Fennell-Cheryl Scheck-Ruth Prasnikar-John and Melissa SchaeferMy sister, Margaret
Shockley
-Jean M. HunterMark Benzenhoefer
-The guys of 8-3 Repair Shop-Anne BemisDonnie Mack
-Susan MarkmannTerry L. Orbin
-Carl and Lynn Orbin-Don and Donna Beitel-Chrissy and Larry PollickPamela Seijo
-Lorraine Mennitto-Rob, Mary Jo, Natalie DillerLisa-Hollis Ziccarelli
-Lorraine MennittoJohn Bafik
-Don and Bobbie PhillipsMy husband
Robert W. Crawford
-Margaret CrawfordOur beloved cousin
Jeffrey Frizza
-Barbara Connor and
Adrienne WessOur beloved brother
and nephew
Ronald A. D’Ascenzo
-Barbara Connor and
Adrienne WessIn loving memory of
Beverly Moretti
Sept. 28, 2008
-Chris DavidekMel Blandford
-Mark and Robin Kuchta-The Truver FamilyDebra Kay Neiswonger
-Kay and Ken Neiswonger - for
Debra’s birthday-The Lady Bugs - Aunts & Cousins-
Tina Loughner
-Ronald J. YoheJohn R. Kubla, Smoke & Liz
-John KublaChuck Smith
-Dave and Laurie MarcheseIn memory of my sister
Kristina Hornick
-Cheryl SzostakJohn R. Purcell
-Marti Blake-Sandra M. Flowers-Barbara J. Grillo-John and Phyllis Framel-Val DeSanto-Jeffery and Mary Ann Purcell-Maureen A. Byrne-Faith S. Galore-Gretchen Mazur-Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dunmyre-Debi Russell-Kathy Abraham-Valerie and Robert SwaskoskiKenneth Brunner
-Vivian Chieffo-Roseann Currence“Grandpap” Horger
-Benita and Robert HorgerDavid M. Fitzroy
-James and Eileen FitzroyElizabeth “Betty” Bogan
-Mrs. Helen Erb and Family-Mr. and Mrs. Dave Zembrowski-Kosciuszko Polish Patriotic
Society-Natalie Stewart-Eleanor LewczykHelen Olson
-Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jack-Katherine and David JonesGeraldine Mahen
-Shelley NicholasMrs. Pauline Kristofik
-Fred and Sally WellingerDonna Harbison
-Ed and Judy Harbison
and Z-manAnthony Lucchino
-Sam Hartzberg-
Robert G. Shamberger
-David and Elizabeth RossMy good friend,
Estelle Hawkins
-Pat PresuttiKristen Rusiewicz
-Jean M. HunterPat Gilli
-Sidney F. McBrideAl Jackson, wonderful friend
and neighbor, missed by
-Tony and Shelley NicholasMy husband, George Kusma
-Patricia KusmaWilliam B. Kolar
-Evelyn WylieHarry and Mary Bodnar
-Harry J. and John BodnarJoel Strum
-Jim and Carol BrozDorothy R. Ray
-The Sgalio Family, Shirley,
Butchie-Linda and Tom Zamp-The Hill Family, Tom, Larry,
Denise-Ron and Darlene Harris-Josh and Margie Bennett-The Serafini Family,
Gary, Mary Alice, Renee,
Gary and DianaHenrietta Linhart
-Judy JarosinskiConnie Anthony
-Carol Chifulini-
In Loving Memory
of Pets...
Heidi, beloved dog of
Norm and Marilyn McKinley
-Paul and Kathy Marino-Mark and Robin Kuchta-Tom and Cecilia Rice-Janet C. Mehl, Heidi-adopted
many years ago by
Norm & MarilynCheyenne, beloved pet of
Gloria Drag
-Cheryl Drozynski-Susan Hillery“Cumpy” Monteleone,
our beloved neighbor and
best friend
‘
-June Stover and CarmelCoby Hoover, beloved dog
of Carrie Hoover
-Angie Bidlack-Earl C. BennerMellie, Gypsy and J.C.
-Liz CraftHank, beloved dog of the
Nwranski Family
-Kristine CihilGunther, our rescue
Doberman, we will
miss you forever
-Dan and Anita Bafik-
a way that can’t be seen, but only felt.”
Taffy and Willie Babe
-Pat and Lew Colin-
Huey, Suzie, Cindy
-Lee and Bernice Bittinger-
Phoebe
-Margaret Crawford-
“Bear” beloved dog of
Flo Thompson &
Garnet Hildebrand
-Jack and Sue Thompson-
Boots, Duke, Luke and Wimp
-Suzanne GilkeySassy and Dingbat
-Pat LanceOur beloved Topsy
-Jim and Peggy McCoyStasha the cat
-Cathi Laurie-Stephanie Venturella-
All my cats, past and present
-Donna FieldsAngel and Nevada
-Nancy WalzerIn loving memory of our cat
“Piggy Pie”
-The Bott FamilyMiss you my precious Cozie
girl
Al and Nancy Truver’s
Birthdays
-Len and Martha TruverKen Jack
an accomplished author
-Greg and Maria OlsonJohn’s Heating in Freeport
and brother Dan
-Amy L. WeibelHappy Birthday
Janet Czekalski
-Mary Ann Prignon-
In Honor of Pets...
Hazel, my sweet kitty niece,
thanks for 18 years
of love and fun
-Rosemary Bauer-
Mommy loves you/Mom take care
of my girl ‘til I get there
Trixie
-Carla Ann Carr-
Dawn and Blackie
-The Cuda Family-
My cat, Cammy
-James Savani-
Joey and the “throw away”
dogs and cats
-Nancy Walzer-
Remy Lucas (dog)
-Bob, Jenel, and Daniel
Sprumont-
In loving memory of March 6,
beloved pet of
Donna and Doug Black
-Betty Shaheen-Susan Hillery-
Olsen, faithful, loving dog
of John Demarest
-Cheri and Bill ReedOur beloved pet, Brody
-Jennifer and Keith BertettoOur beloved Daisy
-Kathy and Jack BossickIn memory of our children
Simba and Mario
-Toby, Lynn and Kylie KarnsOur beloved Shadow
-Mike and Lisa YeastedBailey
-Jackie DonleyAlley and Tiffany
-Lynn and Joseph SlocikMickey
-Susan McGinnisIn memory of Louise,
our cat
-Jim and Carol BrozBenji, beloved pet
of Gert Camp
-Charles and Faye ZekanyMiss and love you: Addie Mae,
Spenser, Elmo, Hunter,
and Rufus
-Judy L. Graciano“Timber” We miss you
everyday.
-Wayne and Patricia BoringPepper
-Lisa CaprettoBeau, beloved beagle of
John and Mary Jo Killian
-Lou and Ethel MarmoBrody Bertetto
-Lori LarrowIn memory of Audrey’s
kitten, “C.A.T.”
-Kathy Abraham-
-Barbara Ann Crawford-
Haley Swaskoski
-Pat PresuttiAll our past beloved pets
-Raymond and Mary Ann McKeeverPrincess and Brandy
-Bill and Dolores CudaTaffy, beloved dog of
Kaye Crownover
-Dolores SlackCozie
-Howard and Beth SarverRosie
-Beth SarverIn memory of Amy’s cat, Doc
-Kathy AbrahamIn memory of Kristen’s cat,
Misty aka Poogy and
Jake the bunny boy
-Kathy AbrahamIn loving memory of
Shirley’s cat, Moon Pie
-Kathy Abraham-
My baby - Fruffer
-Diane M. BowserNikola, my walking buddy
-Pat ArtusoAngel and Baxter
-Raymond and Mary Ann
McKeever-
Dog Kennel Sponsor
in memory of Trace,
Daniel and Conway
-Michael FularzDog Kennel Sponsor
in memory of our
beloved Hannah
-Tom and Rose Anne Kuhns-
P ROT E C TO R S
Dog Kennel & Cat Cage
OF ALLEGH
Sponsors...
Dog Kennel Sponsor
-Ollie OwensDog Kennel Sponsor
“In celebration of all our
friends at Christmas”
-Bill and Nancy Asay-
Cat Cage Sponsor
In memory of Imagine,
Rockie and Kallie
E -Heather
N Y A.VDavidekALL
Cat Cage Sponsor
For Jade and Pearl
-Ed LangCat Cage Sponsor
In memory of Pepper
-Courtney Clark-
Cat Cage Sponsor
-Jim and Carol Broz-
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In his spare time, Nico loves hiking, canoeing, running and riding quads. Even
though training a dog takes commitment and time, Kelli is proud of her efforts with
Nico and encourages everyone to take that extra step to train their dog – you never
know how many lives you can change!
Calming Kellie
Love at first sight works with pets, too! Heather, a
dog walking volunteer at Animal Protectors, found
her dog Kellie when she was walking dogs at the shelter. She took her for a walk and could not put her
down. Kellie, a petite Chihuahua, was a gem. She was
calm and enjoyed being around people – a characteristic that not all Chihuahua’s entertain.
Heather, who suffers from anxiety, found that Kellie was a calming presence and talked with her doctor
about using Kellie as a service dog. Heather, finding
that when Kellie is with her, did not feel as anxious
and was able to go out alone - she feels that when a wave of anxiety comes over her,
Kellie helps to calm her by just sitting in her lap as if saying, “I am here for you, mom.”
Kellie is certified with the ADA, which allows Heather to take her into public
places. Kellie is always willing to accept a friendly pet from a passerby, but her main
focus is on Heather. Kellie also gives back to Animal Protectors by dressing up in
costume to attend meet and greets to help raise funds.
In Honor of People...
Tom Wratcher
Happy 49th Birthday–Mom
-Dorothy WratcherKen Chieffo’s Birthday
-Lee BuddemeyerDoug Replogle’s Birthday
-Pat GreeneIn appreciation of everyone
caring for God’s abused and
neglected animals
-Carol BrownKiski Valley Abulance Service
-Gloria WilesDarlene and Ken Jack
-Charles and Faye Zekany-
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Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley!
T-Shirts - Hoodies - Bandanas - Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers-Organic & All
Natural Dog Snacks - Homemade Dog Soap & More!
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Your Local No-Kill Animal Shelter
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New Kensington, PA 15068
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