Boots: A Senior Moment

Volume XXII Number XI
Boots: A Senior Moment
by Jeanne Hind
I
remember very clearly the request from Anne,
the Foster Coordinator, asking if someone could
take an elderly cat in. His name was Boots. He
was 20 and his current foster had to bring him back to
Maxfund. This was February 29, 2007. A year before
his owner had had to relinquish him. She brought him
to MaxFund in tears and a foster mom who was in the
office at the time took him home. Now she had to
bring him back.
I wasn’t looking for another cat. Adding Boots would
make for four cats and that seemed like a lot to me.
But I also thought about how it must be for this cat
who was so old. Certainly he would be cared for at
MaxFund, but I felt that he wasn’t going to easily find
an adopter. I’d want someone to care enough about
me to make sure the end of my life was full of love and
comfort. So I said I’d take him in. So Boots has the
great distinction of being a MaxFund cat who never
stayed at the MaxFund which is the beauty of this place.
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Boots was busy eating in the nurse‘s station when I got
to the shelter. He was very matted, boney and ready to
bite or scratch if you weren’t doing what he wanted.
He arrived at my home and spent a week in the guest
room as I learned about him and my other cats
learned there was a newcomer.
All my cats seemed to know he was the senior cat.
They deferred when he came to eat and he tested each
bowl of food much to their dismay. Soon after taking
him in I was jolted by his having a seizure. I’d lost
another cat to some sort of seizure and was in a total
panic as I held him. But he came out of it and the very
first thing he wanted to do was eat. A visit to Dr.
Larson at the Wellness Clinic didn’t really determine
his health issues but we did learn that he had a bullet
in him! I wish he could tell me his story.
It is now 2009 and Boots continues to live happily in a
home now complete with two dogs and three cats. If
Boots were human he’d be called an “old codger.” He
does what he wants, eats when he wants, has taken up
residence in my recliner and vows not to give it back
to me until he is ready to go over the Rainbow Bridge,
which he isn’t planning on for a while. He wants to
make some sort of record on oldest cat from the
MaxFund. He scratches when he tired of my brushing
him and had the speed of a young cat when testing out
his claws. A special event for him is to join me in the
backyard and bask in the sun.
He is sweet, when he wants to be, and will startle me
with a sudden lick and head rub. I like to think he’s
saying “thanks.” He’s taught me that there is no age
limit on being the perfect cat.
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PAWNOTES...
Volunteers of the Month...
SUZANNE CREACY
Suzanne is an amazing
volunteer who has
helped to radically
change the lives of many
of MaxFund’s shy and
scared cats. Although
Suzanne volunteers
throughout the shelter,
she has made the biggest difference in Janet’s
Room—the cat room off the laundry where the shy
and scared cats live. Thanks to her love, patience
and understanding, many of these cats have had a
chance for happiness and homes. Many of them
can now be pet, when previously they feared or
distrusted humans too much. For example, Katia
is a cat who has lived at MaxFund since 2004. She
could not be pet for many years. But thanks to
Suzanne, Katia is now infamous. Anyone who
enters the room is greeted by Katia and her demands
for affection. She enjoys laps now and is fine being
picked up and carried. It’s an amazing transformation!
Suzanne also walks dogs and contributes wherever
she can. Not surprisingly, she has also fostered
kittens for the shelter.
Recently, Suzanne showed her dedication to the
MaxFund cats when one of the cats—Sweet Pea
from Janet’s Room—got out of its adoptive home.
The apartment complex where Sweet Pea lived
was an active area for coyotes and foxes. As soon
as Suzanne heard about Sweet Pea’s escape, she
went daily to look for Sweet Pea. She posted flyers,
talked to neighbors and didn’t give up. She woke
up very early many days in the hopes of catching
Sweet Pea. Finally, after neighbors sighted Sweet
Pea, Suzanne got up in the middle of the night
and spent hours waiting to catch her. She finally
was able to find, trap and return Sweet Pea to
MaxFund, where she had to have surgery due to
bites/abscesses. Sweet Pea is alive because of
Suzanne’s dedication and perseverance!
Thank you, Suzanne, for your amazing heart,
dedication and love! The cats would not be the
same without you!
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FROM THE WORLD OF JAKE
Autumn. My favorite time of the year. It's the most beautiful
time of the year. Is is the most grand time of the year, and
that suits my personality. Just lie back and enjoy it. None
of our family is a fisherman, but whenever we invite friends
or family to come down to our one acre pond, they have a
ball. Dad and I just walk around enjoying the scene.
But, getting back to that “serenity” thing, I like the sound
of that. I think I will make everyone call me “Serenity Jake.”
“Serenity Jake” Suro: that really has a ring to it! Maybe I
will have to dig out one of my cowboy hats that have been
in the closet since we moved to South Carolina. Or better
yet, one of those big wide Southern straw hats. And learn
to fish. I'm sure Dad won't mind sitting with me, taking
the fish off the line, and throwing them back in the pond.
It wouldn't do for the younger dogs—always on the move,
places to go, things to do and see. They come back home
all hot, panting, and excited. I come home satisfied and,
yes, serene. I walked just as far as I wanted to, not one
step more. It feels good to know that I can do just about
anything I really want to. But I don’t feel compelled to do
anything! Modern dogs don’t understand that, don’t even
want to understand that. Oh well, let's just take a nap
while we think it over.
Editor’s correction from October: Jake, is an approximately
15-year-old beagle mix with crooked legs and a bad back.
MaxFund’s Annual
Open House
December 12, 2009
We need volunteers or supporters to donate
backed goods, crafts or saleable items for our
Open House. We also would love for you to
come and select an ornament you can write
your name or your pet’s name for a
donation to the shelter.
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A CAT’S UNIVERSE
by Snoopy & Gizmo
The Trip
A
few weeks ago my “Dad” did something he had not done in a long while. He brought in the
dreaded travel bag. You know the one I am talking about, where he puts in a bunch of his stuff
and then is gone for what seems like forever.
It is bad enough that he is gone all day at work but at least he is home in the evenings and that means I
get canned cat food as a treat each night. Not sure what work is exactly but it takes him away from me
all day. He says if he does not work then I get NO cat food. Now I know you guys think all we do is
sleep all day, but we do expect you to be there when we want to be scratched or loved.
I digress. He was gone for 3 whole days. No one for me to snuggle up with on the couch and watch TV,
or laugh when I stretch up real high and scratch at the glass in the front door. No one to make a big
deal out of our evening routine of going down stairs to say good night to “Mom” and “Big D.”
Everyone thinks it is funny that “Dad” calls me to come down to say goodnight, but it is no fun if you
are not called so you can act as though you are being dragged down. I will only go as far as the kitchen
where I lay down and wait for the kisses and good-nights to be over. After we are finished I complain to
my “Dad” all the way back up stairs.
Then there is sleeping alone. The water bed is very big and lonely when I have it all to myself. I would never
tell Snoopy that. I chase him off the bed during the day so he does not leave his scent on MY BED.
DAD’S HOME—YEAH!!
Bye, from Gizmo the “Happy Cat.”
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Editor & Layout
Carolyn Venard
Contributing Writers
Bill Suro, VMD
Angel Ireson
Pam Kammerer
Kim Murdock
Jason Miller
Jeanne Hind
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Published monthly by MaxFund
Animal Adoption Center, a true no-kill
shelter to provide medical care for
injured dogs and cats with no known
owners, and to find new homes for
these animals once they are recovered.
The MaxFund is committed to the
following goals:
–Develop and implement educational programs pertaining to animal
care, with emphasis on the importance of
spay/neutering.
–Disseminate information on
spay/neuter facilities and conduct
spay/neuter clinics for low-income families.
–Be a spokesperson for the animals
on issues of animal welfare.
–Cooperate with other animal
facilities/shelters in the accomplishment
of the above goals.
Contributions for this newsletter are
welcome. Please check the back page
of newsletter for each month’s deadline.
We especially enjoy letters and photos
from animals adopted from our shelter.
MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
1025 Galapago Street
Denver, Colorado 80204-3942
Phone (303) 595-4917
Fax (303) 595-0192
Wellness Clinic (303) 595-0532
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Adopt a Lifelong Companion
and a Friend Forever
PUGSLEY
Male pug. He’s a friendly guy
who loves people.
AUTUMN
1 year old. Gets along well with older
well-mannered kids. Loves car rides.
KASSI
6 year old female mix. Needs to be
the only dog in the house. Would
love an active family
BRANDY
Gorgeous female. She’s a little
shy around people.
ZEUS
5 year old male Lab/Chow mix.
Please come see me!
JEWEL
Male DMH. Needs to be in a
home with no other pets. FIV+
He’s a quiet guy.
HEIDI
BUSTER GREY
HONEY
Female DSH.
She is gentle and sweet.
Male DSH. Why not take a
chance with me!
Female DSH. Petite, beautiful
girl waiting to steal your heart.
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The Slippery Slope of Compassion
By Jason Miller
I got stung. Not once, but five times,
spread out over two occasions.
The culprits wasps have nested in the woodwork
of our hottub. I knew they were there pretty
much from the get go, but I told myself that if I
left them alone, they would leave me alone.
Now, after I’ve done a leaping, screaming run
across the yard a couple times, and watched
through the kitchen window as wasps stream
steadily in and out of the hot tub woodwork, I
realize that the situation is nearly out of hand.
It's not only me I have think about, after all;
there are the other members of my family,
including our dogs (both rescues!). I believe this
year the first autumn frost is going to bail us out,
but the wasp experience has been enough to
remind me of the slippery slope all of us who
care about any kind of animal are on.
I, like many of you, am given to correcting people who refer to “mean dogs.” There may be
grouchy dogs, I’ll say, but not mean; there are, of
course, dogs who live has taught to react in
aggressive ways. But, in this culture, dogs, cats,
and sometimes birds, are animals with which
most of us claim to share a kinship.
I know there are no
such things as mean
wasps, although that’s
not exactly what I’m thinking
when I leap the fence and scream for my next
door neighbor—who is watering his lawn—to turn
the hose on me.
Later, as I again gaze out the window at the scene
of my second attack, I realize that in the spring
I’ll have to face the question of whether or not
the hottub—indeed, the very yard in which it sits
—belongs to me, or to wasps. They come in and out
of the woodwork, going about their lives, biologically
bound to the duties of the family of community
in ways less complicated but, generally speaking,
not so different than the same familial and cultural
responsibilities that guide us through our own.
And I imagine myself, clad perhaps in thick coat
and sweatpants, aiming a thick stream of poison
from the death can, and I feel a sincere sense of guilt.
Perhaps this moment must come. Then again,
perhaps it never will. And yet, even the question
itself tells on those of who claim to a care for a
single non-human creature. We’re on slippery
slope of compassion, and even should we on
occasion get stung, isn’t it a better place to be?
The perplexing question is, if you can look into
the eye of a pet and see thought and emotion—
the same stuff as makes up any soul—then is it
not possible to conceive of yourself having similar feelings for a non-traditional American pet,
such as, say a pig or goat? Thoughts like that can
turn your eating habits on their head.
And where do they end? With the four legged
and the feathered? What about the garter snake
or the garden toad?
Of course, we all have our favorites, not just in
terms of species, but in terms even of breeds, or
size, or coloring. Still, association with any of
the non-human creatures has to bring all of them
into another kind of focus, one that does not just
allow for, but demands, more carefulness, more
concern, more compassion.
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This is Itabit.
Itabit was one of
the cats featured
in last month’s
issue in a article
called: Fostering...
the animals count
on you. See her
dramatic
transformation?
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MAXFUND’S
MAILBAG
Dear MaxFund Friends,
Dear MaxFund,
Dear MaxFund,
Thank you very much for all of the
love and care you gave me during
the month I was there!
This is long overdue. Almost a year
ago we adopted “Giffie” which we
named Tanner. I wanted to give you
an updated picture of our “big” dog.
Tanner is the best dog ever! He is
almost 90 lbs. he is a love, he enjoyed a
beach vacation this summer and he
loved the ocean! He enjoys going to
the office during the week chillin
with my boys after school and sleeping
with my 4 year old. If you ask my 4
year old who his best friend is he
answers, Tanner!
My people celebrated my one year
arrival to my new home with
yummy treats and biscuits.
I absolutely love my new home!
My Mommy and Daddy are so
happy that I chose them. I get so
many kisses.
I have a wonderful home and a
huge back yard to run and play in.
I just love my Brother, Gabe. I
follow him all over the yard. If he
sniffs something, I sniff it, if he
goes around the bush, I do the
same. I want to be just like him. I
have enclosed a picture so you
don't forget how adorable I am!
Thank you for introducing us to the
best dog ever!
Sincerely, N, R, N & W & Tanner
Love Always,
Tootsie
Over the last year I completed Dog
Training through advanced and
will take Canine Good Citizen Test
in October. I enjoyed going to
school! I made lots of friends.
My people also checked out my
DNA. I am half Chihuahua and
half Pekinese. My doctors and
friends made lots of bets as to
what I was. Who knew!
My cats are fine! We love hanging
out on the bed while our people
are at work!
I have taken several trips, as well.
I've been to New Mexico!
I will keep you updated!
Thanks, Liam Archuleta
Tanner
Tootsie
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Dear MaxFund,
It has been about one year since I
adopted Nicci & Artemis from your
shelter. Both cats are doing extremely well and they love their forever
home. Artemis has very advanced
asthma but it is completely under
control. I administer inhalers to
him twice a day and you would
never know he even had asthma.
Nicci was a terrified cat who took
much time to adjust to her new
home. Now she is sweet and loving
and will let people pet her. She
loves to be brushed and combed.
Both cats have come a long way
since I brought them home. I love
them very much and they both seem
very happy and comfortable here.
Sincerely,
Timi Biermann, Nicci & Artemis
loves to be in the backyard watching
and chasing birds and squirrels. He
sleeps in a round cat bed near my bed
but loves sleeping on my lap best.
Thanks to all who loved and cared for
Ghandi and Papou while they lived
there. Papou had a fractured hip
which was repaired there, and it does
not slow him down at all.
Sincerely,
Ann Waite
In the good news category, we’ve
discovered a common love for car
rides, hiking, lounging on the couch
and going on long walks around our
neighborhood. We also enjoy
visitors and some of us really really
enjoy bringing each individual toy to
our visitor in turn. We also enjoy
going to PetSmart and picking out
said toys...so “we” can destroy them
15 minutes later.
Attached is an updated picture of
the gracie-pup. Thanks again for
allowing me to adopt her. She’s an
absolute doll and the best
companion dog a girl could have.
Thanks,
Helene
Einertsen
Gracie
Hello MaxFund!
Nicci & Artemis
Dear MaxFund Friends,
I adopted Baby Khaki (Chihuahua)
in May. He is now named Papou.
We are working on "his issues" and
he has graduated from obedience
classes (not with honors though).
He has joined the household
which includes two cats, Sadie &
Ghandi. Ghandi was a MaxFund
cat who was known as Gandolf
before he was adopted. Papou
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I am writing with our 6 month update
(coincidentally to the day, interestingly
enough!). Wombat, who was briefly
Sika, and is now Gracie, continues to
be a great dog, sweetly affectionate
and needy but also very independent.
Since the adoption, we have enjoyed
getting to know each other, even
through the discovery of her
potentially related fear-aggression
(and maybe the cause for what seems
to have been a history of abuse).
We’re working on her fear/aggression
towards other dogs, and would love
any suggestions you might have for
good doggie classes and/or trainers...).
Holiday Gift Wrapping
We will again be providing gift
wrapping in several area book
stores every weekend in December
and on December 24. MaxFund
volunteers have been wrapping
books and other gifts for several
years and this has been a great
fund raiser. If you are able to spare
a few hours during this busy time
of year, please contact Phyllis Eveleigh
at pkedokpr@comcast.net or
(303) 973-4031.
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MaxFund has Received a
Mini Makeover!
Have you visited the Maxfund shelter lately? If not,
you’re in for a nice surprise! Thanks to the generosity of
local companies, volunteers, staff and donors, Maxfund
has been given a mini makeover! After several weeks of
painting, repairs, general clean-up, the building will greet
you with a new face and a new attitude for the future!
Walk in the lobby to a whimsical mural painted by artist
Dominic Domingo. The cats are enjoying the ability to
see what’s happening in the lobby by looking through
the tree! The volunteers and staff have a cleaner, more
vibrant environment to work in during their crazy days!
With fresh paint, new furniture, and even a retail area,
the potential adopters can have a better all-around
experience at the MaxFund!
Local businesses and individuals sponsoring this
makeover include:
Dominic Domingo—Artist • Home Depot
PLK Designs • Qwest Communications
PetsMart • Julie & Angelo Faux
Leah Domingo • Tammy & Omar Hamdy
Joanne McLellan • Kelly Carroll
Deb Young • All Maxfund Staff
Vote in the Animal Rescue
Site’s Shelter+ Challenge –
Together with Petfinder.com
This past spring, millions of votes were cast in our
second The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+
Challenge — together with Petfinder.com. Over 70
animal shelters in the U.S. received grants to help them
better look after the pets in their care. Shelters like 4
Luv of Dog Rescue in Fargo, North Dakota.
“It is with your support that we are able to continue
rescuing the homeless dogs that so desperately need our
help,” says Lori Green, Grants Coordinator at 4 Luv of
Dog. “With so many dogs in our rescue, our costs have
become quite substantial. I can assure you that the funds
provided will be put to very good use.”
Stories like that make us even happier to announce we
are ready to begin our third The Animal Rescue Site
$100,000 Shelter+ Challenge!
Beginning today and each day through December 20th,
you can cast your vote for your favorite participating
Petfinder.com shelter or rescue group. You could help
that shelter win one of three big prizes, which include a
$3,000 grant for third place; $5,000 grant for second
place; and a $20,000 Grand Prize grant.
In addition to those grants, we’re offering a pair of
$2,000 judged prizes for the most touching story and
photo from a shelter. We know there are plenty of
heartwarming tales of rescued animals out there, so if
you work at a participating Petfinder.com rescue
organization, visit our story page to share your favorite
story and photo today!
The prizes don’t end there. There will be weekly $1,000
grants given, plus $1,000 prizes given to top vote-getters
in each of the 50 states, and Washington D.C., the top
two organizations in Canada and one pet shelter or
organization located outside North America. Every vote
counts so don’t hesitate: Start today!
Before
Get the word out and send our $100,000 Shelter+
Challenge e-card to up to 20 of your friends and family
members at a time. Spread the word, cast your vote and
help animals in need today!
Sincerely,
Tim Kunin & Greg Hesterberg
After
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DONATIONS
Thanks to the following people
and businesses whose generous
contributions help all the animals.
Adamson, Leonard
Adkins, Tom & Leigh
Adler, Jim & Karen
Akers, Raymond & Deborah
Aleman, Yolanda
Alice N. Jenkins Foundation
Allen, Alexis
Allen, Daniel
Appel, Walter & Elaine
Atheneus Humanities
Foundation
Baker, Jetta
Bamber, June & Ted
Barden, Susan
Barone, Stephen &
Barbara Tupkelewicz
Baum, Karen
Bean, Michael & Shirley
Beardsley, Cyndy
Bell, Mary
Bennett, Carol
Bennison, Jo
Berg, Danny
Binder, Henry
Bjorndal, P. L.
Blackley, Tina
Blacktie
Blamey, Beverly & Al
Bloom, Joy
Bluestein, Erin
Bolitho, Nancy
Bourassa, Phyllis & Donald
Boxer Coffee, LLC
Bradley, Melissa
Breen, Beth
Brengosz, Carol
Brillhart, Susan
Brown, Lahna
Bryant, Ellie
Brown, Steven & Lesley
Buchholz, Stacy & Lori
Burnett, Helen
Burns, Betty
Burrows, Patti
Campbell, Barbara
Campbell, Norma
Capin, M.D., Leslie
Carder, Carolyn
Carlson, Albion
Carmack, Donna
Carosella, Marilyn
Cars Helping Charities
Cartridges for Kids
Casares, Sally
Chappell, Lorraine
Chiappone, Joseph
Chirafisi, Dee & James Theye
Chisholm, Ronnie & Valerie
Clarke, L. J.
Classic Travel
Cloon, Sandra
Collett, Scott & Marsha
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Colorado Sign Company
Conner, Robert
Colvard, M. Carole
Cordova, Tina
Corle, Gail
Costigan, Karen
Cottle, Anne & Bruce
Covington, Ernest G.
Coyne, Kristin
Criswell, Nelia
Culbertson, Heidi
Darling, Karen
Dean, David
Decker, William & Carol
Degraffenried, Joy
Dixon, Pamela
Doherty, Carol
Downs, Ed & Michelle
Duckworth, William
Duncan, Lanette
Edd, Joy
Edmiston, Irene
Eiland, Denise & Chuck
Ensign, Patricia
Erickson, Elizabeth
Erickson, Joy
Everding, Josephine & Fred
Farwig, Corina
Feeney, Terence
Feist, Annette
Foster, Karen
Fowler, Mr. & Mrs. W. J.
Fox Hollow Animal Hospital
Frederick, John
Furman, Dolores
Gardner, Emily Anne
Garner, Erna
Gasparovich, Julianne
Goldman, Terri
Goodman, M.D., Stephen
& Sandra
Graff, George
Greene, Heather
Great-West
Grey, III, Schuyler
Grimmett, Renee
Gurule, Dianna
Haen, Joyce
Hamilton, Robert
Hammer, Michael & Francine
Hannum, Marcia
Hardwick, Dr. Sally
Hartman, Barrie & Mary
Henry, R. A.
Hoffman, Patricia
Hoffman, William & Judith
Hohn, Tamara & Daniel
Holdeman, Timothy & Delaine
Horan, E. J. & Nora
Howard, Jackie
Hughes, Carol
IBM
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ING
Ireson, Mike & Angel
Irvin, Mark & Darlene
Ivey, George
Jacobsen, Ellen
Johnson, Ilene
Johnson, Janet
Joransen
Kammerer, Annika & Kersti
Kay, Sharon
Kearns, John
Keleti, Eva
Kellogg, George & Yvonne
Kennedy, Robert
Kern, Betty & Harold
Kiefer, Lloyd
King, Charlene
Kiser, Rona
Kitchen, John
Knauer, Jan
Kobey, Renee
Kohen, Janene
Kohl, Mary
Kipser, Dave
Kruidenier, Rachel
Kuss, Amy
Lacy, Linda
Lambert, Stephen
Lampman, Paula & Donald
Laubisch, Margaret
Law Offices of Bonnie E.
Saltzman, LLC
Leinz, Sybille & Ambrose
Leon, Celia
Leppke, Megan
Lessnau, Ronald & Diane
Levine, Amy
LibertyGives Foundation
Lippert III, Edward
Long, Linda
Lomax, Donna
Loper, Kimberly
Loveless, Tom
Luedke, Joan & Albert
MacDonald Lumber
Mack, Jennifer
Magner, Emily
Martin, James & Cheryl
Mashkevich, Valeriy
Maslanik, Anne
Mathews, Denis & Jennie
McChesney, Robert & Mary
McPherson, Jennifer
Metro Printing
Michael, David
Mile High United Way
Miller, Susan
Mills, Janine
Mitchell, Katharine & Ron
Moen, Roxane
Moore, Michael & Donnis
Moredock, Duane &Dorothy
Murdock, Kim
Nelson, Jane
Nestle
Network for Good
Neuville, Jennifer
Nilles, Lara
Office of the District Attorney
Ortiz, Ivy
Otero, Donna
Ramelow, Jo Ann
Reed, Rosemary
Reimer, Diane & Richard
Right Brain Unlimited, LLC
Rio Tinto Energy
Rock Bottom Foundation
Rodgers, Rosemary
Rubinowitz, Marsha & Martin
Runkle-Klink, Shirley
Safeco Insurance Foundation
Salter, Marie
Sanders, Gidget
Sanders, Sandy
Scharton, Justin
Schlicht, Sandy
Schram, Robert
Schuck, Doug
Schwartz, Jennifer
Scott Parrish Construction Inc
Seamon, Dale
Shaffer, Kathleen
Shear Image
Shelton, John & Donna
Shelton, Paul & Vallerie
Short, Brenda
Simon, Dorothy
Sims, Casey
Sing the Rosary—
Millennium 2000
Slavena, William & Jo Anne
Sloan, Edna & Martin
Smaldone, Pauline
Smith, Ardy
Sorrentino, Robert & Helen
Soule, Ronald & Nancy
Spidle, Deborah
Spita, Walter & Joyce
Sperry, Betsy
Staebell, Jayne
Stevens, Charles
Stewartstudio, Inc.
Storz, Matt & Michele
Suess, Kenneth
Tanoue, Tami
Taylor, Barbara
Thangasamy, Andrew
The George L. Shields
Foundation, Inc.
The Serenity Shoppe, LLC
Thomas, James
Tomasi, Beverly
Tom’s Home Cookin’ Inc.
Truesdell, Roxianne & Dwaine
Tucker, J. R.
Umlauf, DVM, Edward & Karla
UnitedHealth Group
Vandemark, Jeffery
Vigil, Lorraine
Wachovia Foundation
Wailes, Ginny
Waite, Ann
Walker, Margaret E.
Wamser, Sharon
Ward, Christina
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Watson, marilyn
Wedgwood, Carol
Weibach, Ingrid
Wentzel, Carol
White, Cathy
White, JoAnn
White, Tammy
Wiler, Christine
Worley, Deborah
Wright, William & Lynne
Wynn, Renee
Wyttenbach, Stephanie
Young, Dottie
DONATIONS FROM PAUL
ATZMILLER’S DRAWINGS
Opperthauser, Mark & Paula
Pino, Catherine
DRAWINGS
Maria Devore
AUTOMATIC DONATIONS
Babyak, Nicole
Benton, Jennifer
Buckner, Sandra
Carter, Michelle & Lance
Caruso, Steve
Curran, Nancy
Elgar, Sandra
Eggleston, Robert
Fluths, Monica
Hannum, Marcia
Hartman, Mary
Hubbell, Margot
Jacobsen, Ellen
Janisch, Gloria
Kearns, John
Kilkenny, Colleen
Kinsey, Jennifer
Kittoms, Nancy
Kohl, Mary
Malaby, Carolyn
Magruder, Erich
Marie, Leah
Martinson, Sheryl
Mesard, Paul
Morton, Deb
Pearson, Sharron
Pelphrey, Darrin
Quinton, Lois
Redfeather, Darrin
Rossitto, Jane F.
Russell, Fae
Schleimer, Jane
Serkes, Nanette
Sims, Jeff
Smith, Janice
Suro, Anne
Trehern, Lanita G.
Vancil, Roxanne
Van Schoyck, Jennifer
Wall, William
Yergler, Cynthia
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MEMBERSHIPS
Adams, Melissa
Altonen, John
Andersen, Matt
Andrews, Elizabeth & Glenn
Archuleta, Lisa
Arnold, Elizabeth
Beran, Truman
Bernhardt, Shelley
Biermann, Timothea
Birnbach, Sandra
Brennan, Patrick
Burge, Steven J.
Burnett, Helen
Cleaver, Kay
Conway, Brian
Dahlstrom, M.
Drobnick, Joe
Dukes, Charles D.
Egolf, Cordelia R.
Gardner, II, John
Giesecke, Lori
Gunderman, Lex
Holmes, Sharon L.
Honsaker, Mary Ellen
Isaacson,Elizabeth
Klemovich, Joanne
Kolb, J. Graham &
Catherine Stone
Krizek, Mary Beth
Lilja, Mary & Frank
Limbrecht, Vernon L.
Love, Amy & Todd Lederman
Luntz, Barry
Mangum, Julie L.
Martinez, Richard
McGroary, Mary
Migliaccio, Lance & Gidget
Moore, Gerald & Marsha
Newell, Margaret
Paser, Sandra
Peterson, Dwight & Wanda
Pfeifer-Fox, Nancy
Pitman, Alice
Pryor, Linda
Quinones, Jose
Roy, Catherine
Rubenstein, Joan
Schram, Robert J.
Slack, Alice M.
Tanaka, Grace K.
Tufano, John R. & Ruth
Uremovich, Susanne
Walborn, Judy & Bob
Walker, Nancy L.
Weir, Kim
Yates, Rachel
PET PALS
Andrews, Nancy
Arnold, Elizabeth
Beaudry-Zimmerman, Lynn
Beck, Anne
Benton, Pam
Berke, Julie
Bishop, Marcia Hewitt
Burridge, Linda
Emerich, Monica
Everding, Fred & Josephine
Foraker, Peggy & Danny Stacy
Hildenbrand, Maggie
Houle, Stephen
Jacobsen, Ellen
Kafadar, Shirene
Keeler, Nadine
Kerkhof, Diane
Lentsch-Richter, Margy & Josh
Long, Linda
Maca, Judy
Machen, Jannis
Martin, Isabelle, Josie & Abby
Mastalir, Sarah
McLerran, Russ, Monica & Lynn
Meyers, Larry & Mary Ann
Mostow, Susan
Officiency, Inc.
Pfeifer-Fox, Nancy
Richins, Brooke
Richins, Deb
MONTHLY DONATIONS
Thank you to the following
people who generously send in
a donation every month.
WE COUNT ON YOU!
Adamson, Leonard
Allen, Daniel
Baker, Jetta & Vera Webster
Bluestein, Erin
Bombassei, Tina & Thomas
Boxer Coffee LLC
Burns, Betty
Clarke, Letha
Colvard, M. Carole
Combined Federal Campaign
Corle, Gail
Costigan, Karen
Davis, Joseph
Dean, David
Driver, Nancy
Duncan, Lanette
Edmiston, Irene
Everding, Fred & Josephine
Farwig, Corina
Gordon, Gail
Hardwick, Dr. Sally
Heaton, David
Hoffman, Patricia
Hoffman, William & Judith
Horan, E. J. & Nora C.
Irvin, Mark & Darlene
Ivey, George
Kammerer, Annika & Kersti
Kellogg, George & Yvonne
Kennedy, Robert
Kern, Betty & Harold
Kiser, Rona
Kohen, Janene
Lampman, Paula & Donald
Sammons, Susanna, Jim Lykins
& Della & Kona
Slomczewski, Laura
Smith, Janice
Ufford, Leslie
Williamson, Cindy
Zerr, Charlene
The MaxFund
does not
rent or
sell its
mailing list.
Leppke, Megan
Levine, Amy
Lomax, Donna
Loveless, Tom
Luedke, Joan
Martinez, Richard
Maslanik, Anne M.
Mile Hi Classified
Mile High United Way
Miller, James
Neuville, Jennifer
Oja, Maureen
Ortiz, Ivy
Patterson, M. J.
Poutre-Jacobs, Kathy
Pullano, Annmarie & Dale
Ramelow, Jo Ann
Rather, Joan
Rodgers, Rosemary
Rubinowitz, Martin & Marsha
Russell, Fae
Sammons, Susanna & Jim
Lykins & Della & Kona
Sanders, Sandy
Schuck, Doug
Shelton, John & Donna
Shelton, Paul & Vallerie
Slavena, William & Jo Anne
Smith, Ardy
Sorrentino, Helen & Robert
Spita, Joyce & Walter
Storz, Matt & Michelle
Tomís Home Cookin, Inc.
Vickery, Sangmin Kim
Waite, Ann
Wentzel, Carol
Wiscamb, Gary & Merrie
Worley, Deborah
Zerr, Charlene
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Memorials
Silent Paws
In memory of my beloved Buddy—Sharon Balzano
In memory of Sharon Balzanoís beloved Buddy
—Daniel J. Connell
In memory of Mr. Bud—our cool cat who gave us 20+
wonderful years!—Ed & Carol Phillips
In memory of Kyylie, beloved big black dog of Matt,
Gosia, and Noah Holthaus
In memory of my best friend, Katie. Thank you for all
the wonder times we shared and all the joy you
brought to our lives. I will love and remember you
forever!—Matt Teitelbaum
Colombo, my best little buddie, you were one of a kind.
You were loved so much. You are missed. Your little
life mattered. You will never be forgotten. Thank you
for your friendship and love.—Lori Marietta
In memory of Spike—Lynn Umbreit & Bruce Haibach
In memory of my beloved Bo—Joseph Davis
In memory of Sweetie, beloved dog of Mark & Rise
Pacacha—Cindi & Charlie Herleman
In memory of my sweet, loving dog, Mindy—Anja Boyd
In memory of Purdy—Mike Fox
In memory of Banjo—devoted and much loved guardian
of the Hoeschler family—Scott & Julie Asdell
In memory of Sheba, Leah’s best friend—Kathleen Teltsch
In memory of Denise & Chuck Eiland’s beloved Megan
—Verniece Thomas
In memory of Sadie—Joan Armstrong
For Ursula Casey’s rescued Scottie, Sadie Jean. Sadie
landed in clover when Ursula adopted her—Susan Lee
In memory of Gucci, Buttons, Cody, & Jessie—Skip
& Joyce Kramer
In memory of Steve & Kelli Nixon’s beloved Smokey,
Bandit, Coco, and Missy—Paul & Joyce Nixon
In memory of C. J. & Brooke Dodero’s beloved dog,
Sammy—Vicki Romeo-Mullen
In memory of Buddy—Mercedes Peebles
In memory of T. J., beloved boxer boy of Arleen
Shkapich and brother to Beau—Mike & Adrian Banks
In memory of Sandy Hernandez’s beloved, Peanut
—Keely Sugden
In memory of LuAnn Penfold’s beloved dog, Breezy
—Dee & Chuck Boyes
In memory of Empress, owned and loved by Marcia
Bishop—Cynthia DeCamp
In memory of John & Pete’s, Jasper—Anne Kropf
In memory of Meeka, owned and loved by Rebecca
McLish & Kathy Amondson—Sandi Armstrong & Rose Eager
In memory of Laura & Ken Hahnís Purna—Ruth Wouk
In memory of Theodora Tia, my beautiful girl, I love
you!—Linda Babcock
Silent Memories
In memory of Floyd Bennett—Bob & Jo Belecky, Lisa
Koenigsberg
In memory of my beloved Daughter, Susan Unger
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—Joseph Davis
In memory of John & Debbie Ross—Mercedes Peebles
In memory of Mary Grillo—Gary Grillo
In memory of my beloved Daughter, Lysa Beth Moser
—Jan Trautman
In memory of Candy Meininger-Johns—Carol Johnson
& Maxie
In memory of James Farr—J. Gayle Funk, Mildred &
James Evans and Eileen & Patricia Farr
In memory of Harold Squires—Diana squires
In memory of Iris Richards—Kathy Frey
In memory of Bill Tumblin—Paulette & Kevin Curry
In memory of Michael Anzulewicz
—Bob & Dolores Bammerlin
In memory of Brian Hinderlider—Maryanne Hinderlider
In memory of David Vigil—Vigil Family
In memary of Virginia James—Doreen M. Jayko
Honorable Mentions
In honor of Rocky, one year seizure free—Gayle Mohatt
In honor of Ruby Walker’s 8th birthday—Ruthie, Alex,
Avery, Morgan, Madeleine, Emily, Stella, Peyton,
Naomi, Kiki, Cassie, Victoria, Sammy, Kendall, Sandy
Hartgens, & Lee Ryland
In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Alex Figge
In honor of Bobby—Joan Gilmore
In honor of my Uncle Bernard Tierneg, who turned 85
on September 1, 2009—Helen Hooper & Dave Boardman
In honor of Dr. Donna Harris—Sharon Balzano
In honor of Clara Hoover’s 69th birthday
—Aaron & Corissa de Jongh
In honor of Rosie McGroary—Metro Denver
Management, Inc.
For the special occasion of Char & Terry Howland’s
wedding—Anne Weiland
In honor of Dr. Ronald & Roni Brown’s anniversary
—Debra & Chester Luby
In honor of Eva Keleti’s birthday for James—Richard
Jakvsh & Richard Young
In honor of Rich & Debbie Maracuso’s wedding
—Art & Barbie Durbin
In honor of Paul Atzmiller—NPD, Inc
In honor of Buddy Pittman—Ellen Schoeler
Tribute to my niece
Emily Lewis—Aunt
Gail Bieber
In honor of Hazel
—Maria Kernen
In honor of Louise
Pickford for all the
love, attention,
exercising, and
care she gives to
me—Miss Kitty &
her Mother,
Miss Kitty
MiMi Siegel
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AUTOMATIC DONATION
—THE EASY WAY TO GIVE—
CALL PAULETTE CURRY
AT (303) 595-4917
OR
DONATE USING PAY PAL
WWW.MAXFUND.ORG
THE LEGEND OF RAINBOW BRIDGE
by William N. Britton
This thoughtful book is the Native American story of what happens
to our pets when they die. It was written by the Director of the
Companion Golden Retriever Rescue Program in West Jordan,
Utah. This story makes a perfect gift for anyone who has lost a pet.
You can order your copy from the MaxFund for a $10.00 donation
for each book ordered. Pawnote: This book can be sent as a memorial.
Please sent me_____copy(s) of The Legend of Rainbow Bridge.
Enclose a $10.00 donation for each book ordered, plus S/H
charge of $1.00 for the first book, .50 for each additional book.
Please make checks payable to The MaxFund.
I am enclosing a check for_____________.
Name: _______________________________________________
Street: _______________________________________________
City:____________________________State:_____Zip: ________
Phone #: (_______) ____________________________________
Mail to: The MaxFund, 1025 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204
OUR WISH LIST
Purina One Cat Food (Salmon & Tuna)
Purina One Kitten Food Dry and Canned
Friskies Canned Food • Iams for Dogs
(Chicken & Rice or Lamb & Rice)
Large Milk Bones• Cat Litter
KM-Milk Replacement for nursing
Kittens and Puppies (Spring is here!)
DAT Comfort Zone & Feliway Refills
Long Choke Chains • Sturdy Leashes
Any size dog harnesses
Toys for Dogs and Cats
Packages of Raw Hot Dogs
(dogs are given medication with them)
Bleach • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper
Facial Tissues • Odoban • Dish Soap
Whiskas Cat Milk • Large Blankets
(no comforters, please)
Acreage for a Sanctuary—Our Dream
Gift Cards for Office Max and Office Depot
50’ Industrial Hose for cleaning dog kennels
Vist the MaxFund Wish List under
“Find a Gift” on Amazon.com!
DONATIONS • MEMORIALS • SPECIAL GIFTS
If you would like to make a contribution to The MaxFund Animal Adoption Center to recognize an outstanding achievement or service, to commemorate an occasion, in memory of an individual or pet, or to sponsor a Pet Pal, please complete the following and mail it to The MaxFund,
1025 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204 or call 303-595-4917 for more information.
This gift is
[ ] In Memory of (Animal Friend)___________________________(Human Friend)______________________
[ ] In Honor of (Animal Friend) ____________________________(Human Friend)______________________
[ ] For the special occasion of _______________________________
[ ] To sponsor a pet pal ($15 a month). Cat_____Dog_____Either_____Enclosed is_____for_____months.
[ ] Enclosed is my monthly Pledge. Amount__________
[ ] Please contact me to volunteer.
[ ] MaxFund is in my will.
This donation was made by:
Please send an acknowledgement of this gift to:
Name: ___________________________________
Name: ______________________________________
Street: ___________________________________
Street: ______________________________________
City: _____________________________________
City: ________________________________________
State:____________________Zip:_____________
State:_______________________Zip: _____________
Phone: ___________________________________
Email:_______________________________________
Email: ___________________________________
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MAXFUND SERVICE
DIRECTORY
Sponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 per
month or they contribute a significant amount of in-kind
donations. If you would like to be listed on this directory,
please contact the MaxFund offices at (303) 595-4917.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Robert D. Colwell, CPA
5655 S. Delaware St.
Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 347-9402
COFFEE/GOURMET FOODS
Boxer Coffee, LLC
dba Dazbog Coffee on 12th & Speer
501 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204
(303) 893-4816
Gourmet, locally roasted coffee, pastries, salads,
& sandwiches. Independently owned & operated.
Fast & friendly service. Donation box
dedicated to MaxFund.
DESIGNS IN MACHINE EMBROIDERY
DMJ Designs
Personalize T-shirts, towels, tote bags, etc.
Call or email Denise M. Julius, Executive
Designer, for details. (303) 920 9756
denisemjulius@yahoo.com
10% donated to MaxFund
DOG TRAINING & SERVICES
Teaching in an Effective and Loving Way Group
Classes: Beginning through Specialized. Behavior
Counseling. Boarding with Training, Reiki, Yoga (with
your dog), Intuitive Readings—10% off any service
for dogs adopted through MaxFund.
The Misha May Foundation, mutts in safe homes always
Executive Director & CHAMPS
Instructor: Lorraine May 303-239-0382
info@mishamayfoundation.org. The Misha May Foundation
has been sponsoring the CHAMPS MaxFund Training
Program for over a year. Volunteer with us to help
a MaxFund dog become more adoptable! Go to
www.mishamayfoundation.org, click on Events for more info.
Dee O’Gees
Pet Salon-Grooming
28 East Arapahoe Road
Littleton, CO 80122 (303) 794-5376
Uncle Dan’s Pet Grooming
Dan Goracke & Kerry Malloy
1440 Carr St., Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 205-1586 Tues-Sat 7am to 5pm
Waggin’ Tails “The Gentle Touch”
Grooming • 21 Years Experience
4223 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 781-9961
LOCKSMITH
Sierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner
7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”
Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518
Commercial, Residential and Vehicles
PET AND HOME CARE
CIJI’S Natural Pet Supplies
2260 Kearney St.
Denver, CO 80207 (303) 322-8000
Bonnie Simpson, Owner/Mgr.
PAWS UP PET SUPPLY
Promotional offer: When you enter “MAXFUND” in
the coupon area of the checkout you will receive 10%
off your entire order and we will donate 10% or your
order total to MaxFund as well. Your #1 Source For
Anything Pets! http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com
877-604-PUPS(7877)
Pet, Plant & Possession Sitter
Caroline Rosno
2990 E. 17th Ave., #1605, Denver, CO 80214-2357
(303) 237-0766 • cjrosno1@aol.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nicole Howard Photography
—Proud Supporter of MaxFund
Host of “Denver’s Luckiest Mutts” Annual
Calendar Contest for MaxFund
www.nicolehowardphotography.com (303) 210-7758
ENTERTAINMENT
Bill & Kathy’s DJ Service and
Entertainment - DJ Svc with professional
dance lessons - the best music from the
40’s - 90’s. 8496 Nelson Ct.
Arvada, CO 80005 (303) 423-2623
ROOFING
Interstate Roofing, Inc.
All types roofing and seamless gutter. New,
reroof & repairs. Lic & ins. Free est. Donation to
MaxFund for each
complete job. (303) 763-9114
PET GROOMING
L. Jean O’Hara, CAH—Central Bark
Professional Grooming for Dogs & Cats of
All Breeds—1621 W. Canal Cr., #109
Littleton, CO 80120 • 303-730-1001
www.centralbark-academy.com
REAL ESTATE
Paulette Goemmer, Broker Associate
Keller Williams Real Estate
(720) 313-2176 Mention the MaxFund and
Paulette will donate $250 upon the success of
any Real Estate contract.
Cyndy, Grooming Specialist/Caring Pet
Professional • 303-806-0911
Fur on The Floor Grooming
Escape From the Ordinary
3511 S. Logan Street • Englewood, CO 80113
Greg Christian, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
(303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution to
MaxFund on any closed contract.
Nancy Loftus
Ruff-N-Reddy Grooming
5151 S. Federal, Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 795-1248
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RESTAURANT
Tom’s Home Cookin’
Tom Unterwagner and Steve Jankousky
800 E. 26th Ave. (26th Ave. at Clarkson St.)
Denver, CO 80205 (303) 388-8035
Emerald Isle—Famous for Mexican Food and
Sunsets on our Deck Overlooking the Cherry
Creek Reservoir 4385 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO
(303) 690-3722
SHEDS
Colorado Custom Sheds
Nathan Bray
Cell: (650) 208-3885
Landline: (303) 670-3396
ccsheds@gmail.com
www.coloradocustomsheds.com
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Christina M. Bara, NCMT
(303) 750-5458
Massage Heals More Than the Body...
TRAVEL
Classic Travel
Marc Beaudoin—Partner
3494 East Euclid Avenue, Littleton, CO 80121
720-488-5123 Fax: 303-721-5013
Classic Travel will donate 10% of any trip when
you mention the MaxFund
UPHOLSTERY
Eva’s Upholstery
Custom Upholstery and Refinishing
Home/Office/Auto/Boat Cat & Dog Furniture
Luis Galvin 720-309-0039
Free Estimates, Pick-up and Delivery
10% off your order with this ad!
VETERINARY SERVICES
MaxFund Wellness Center
1000 Inca St., Denver, CO
Dr. Suro and Dr. Larson (303) 595-0532
Low Cost Veterinary Services—Open to the public
Douglas County Animal Hospital
531 Jerry, Castle Rock (303) 688-2480
Dr. Roberts, Dr. Eppard, Dr. Gervais & Associates
Aspen Commons Animal Hospital
1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231
Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171
ANIMAL CARE
Cutting-Edge Energy Therapy Institute
Pet Communication • Trauma Release Therapy
Pat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC
(303) 722-0272 E-mail: patenergy02@aol.com
www.milehiclassified.com They give 40% of each
ad placed on their webpage to the MaxFund.
Place your ad on-line. $29.99 for 30 days. Add
photo for $1.00.
Dynamic Properties
I’ll give $500 from each commission to
MaxFund from any sales I get referred from anyone
that mentions the MaxFund. I am an animal lover,
and I work all over the Metro Area. Call Jenny
Kachnic at (303) 816-6000 or (303) 324-3911.
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YES
I would like to become a member of MaxFund and help give injured animals with no known owners a
second leash on life. I understand that by becoming a member, I will receive a monthly newsletter.
(Membership is renewable annually and is tax deductible.)
$15
Senior
$25
Individual
$50
Family
Date:_______________________
$100
V.I.P.
$1,000
Lifetime/Corporate
___NEW ___RENEWAL
Name: __________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________________State:____________Zip: __________
Home Phone Number______________________________
Work Phone Number (Optional) _____________________
Email Address ___________________________________
MAIL TO: MaxFund Animal Adoption Center • 1025 Galapago Street • Denver, Colorado • 80204-3942 • Phone (303) 595-4917
MAXFUND, INC.
MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
1025 Galapago Street
Denver, Colorado 80204-3942
Inside This Issue!
Boots...A Senior Moment
The Slippery Slope
MaxFund Make over
Memorials
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