November - MaxFund

WINTER TIPS FOR PET SAFETY
Here are some tips to help make sure that
your dog or cat stays healthy and comfortable
during the winter months.
1. Keep pets away from antifreeze solution,
and promptly clean up any antifreeze spills.
Antifreeze is attractive to pets but is deadly,
even in very small amounts.
2. Do not leave your pets outdoors unattended when the
temperature gets below freezing. Pets that are mostly
indoors need time to adapt to cold temperatures. They
must build up a thicker coat and get their footpads
toughened for snow and ice. Pets that get too chilled can
develop hypothermia or even frostbite. Ear tips are especially
susceptible to frostbite.
3. Short-coated dogs (Greyhounds, Dobermans, Boxers
and Boston Terriers) should not go outside without a
coat or sweater in very cold weather, except to relieve
themselves. Small dogs with short coats (Chihuahuas,
miniature Pinschers, and miniature Dachshunds) are
especially vulnerable to cold, and may not be able to tolerate
any outdoor exercise in extremely cold weather.
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Make sure you use edible oil; most dogs will lick their
paws after you apply the oil.
6. If your pet walks on salted sidewalks or streets, be sure
to wash his paws after your walk. Salt is very irritating to
footpads. Gently rub the bottom of the feet to remove
the salt as soon as your dog is off the road.
7. Many animals are less active during the winter, and
don’t as many calories as in the warmer months. Reduce
your pet’s diet during the winter, to avoid excessive
weight gain. You may wish to consult with your veterinarian
about the right winter food portions for your pet.
8. Most cats prefer to spend their winter days indoors; be
cautious if your cat likes being outside. Don’t let it out in
bitterly cold weather, and be sure it has a warm place to
go if it does spend a lot of time outdoors. Cats that are
left outdoors may crawl into a warm car engine to get
warm, which can kill them. It’s much safer to keep your
cat indoors during the winter.
Source: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine :
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/ahc_content/colleges/vetmed/index.cfm
4. Many dogs also need boots in cold weather, regardless
of coat length. If your dog frequently lifts up his paws,
whines or stops during its walks, it is demonstrating that
its feet are uncomfortably cold. Be sure to get your dog
used to wearing boots before the cold weather sets in.
5. Dogs with long fur on the bottom of their paws often
develop ice balls between the pads and toes of the feet.
To prevent ice balls from forming, trim the hair around
your dog’s feet. Apply a small amount of Vaseline, cooking
oil, or PAM spray to your dog’s feet before taking him for
a walk in snow. The oil helps prevent ice balls from sticking.
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Volunteer of the Month...
TIANA NELSON
MY NAME IS GUS
What is “time?” In one sense the word is absolutely
meaningless to me. Time is always NOW. Of course I
remember things. And when a similar thing happens
again I react accordingly to what kind of feeling I got
from the last experience. That is the basis for training,
which I was never very good at, and learning in general.
But I can’t, like a two-legger can, just deliberately replay
the tape of some past experience, just because I want to.
So I can’t revisit the past, much less live there.
The future? I guess that things will stay more or less the
same, until they change. And that’s okay too.
But “time” in the other sense of the word is very important. I don’t need a watch to tell me when it is “get up
time,” “go out time,” “go for a walk time” etc. Mostly
these times are established to be compatible with my
master’s schedule and habits, but I have more say so than
you think. For instance, Master may decide to stay up
late one night but I will set my own “go to bed time!” It
doesn’t matter that the Master wants to change the “get
up time” in the morning. I can make it very uncomfortable for him to stay in bed, and impossible for him to
sleep. Sometimes I just decide to make “get up time” a
little earlier every day. That drives Master crazy.
Tiana is a wonderful volunteer who has done anything
the staff has asked of her. She is very reliable and has
done a variety of things to help the MaxFund. She
loves to walk the dogs and she writes engaging bios for
them. She also helps take dog photos when needed,
which isn’t always an easy job! The bios and photos
obviously help the dogs get adopted, but Tiana has
taken advertising to the next step by making her own
“Adopt Me” bandanas using iron-on letters. Unlike
other bandanas, hers have “Adopt Me” in very big letters,
so people can easily see that the dog is available. She
donated about 25 of them to the MaxFund so dogs
could advertise their status, and she was even featured
on Channel 9 with a dog wearing one.
Tiana has jumped into helping the MaxFund with
marketing, and she has collected goods for Puttin on
the Max. MaxFund and the dogs are very is lucky to
have her as a volunteer.
Thank you, Tiana, for all that you do!
But I’ve got things I want to do: see what wild or domestic animals have come visiting, what the morning smells
are saying, what precious spots are inviting me to pee on
them, or roll in them. I have to go crashing through the
woods showing everyone and everything how wild and
wonderful I am.
GUS
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A CAT’S UNIVERSE
by Snoopy & Gizmo
Hello and Happy November!
Halloween is over. It would have been neat to see all the kids dressed as funny things but Mom always puts us downstairs
because Gizmo keeps trying to run outside every time the door opens. Mom says not only should we stay inside
because we don’t have front claws but that Halloween can be a bad time for cats to be out in general. Oh well, I don’t
really care one way or the other unless there are weeds or catnip close by for me to chew. I much prefer to be an
inside cat where it is safe and there is lots of love and food close by.
Mom has started decorating the house for Christmas. Usually she does this after Thanksgiving but Mom and Dad are
going to visit her sister, so decorating gets done early. As usual I will have to deal with Gizmo and now Loki not
wanting to share their Dad, so attention for me will be even less while they are gone. I can hardly wait until the
Christmas tree is up so I can get under it, bat at the lower ornaments and sleep on the velvet tree skirt. The tree skirt
is big enough for me to sleep on one side of the circle and Gizmo on the other. If Giz and I are lucky we can knock
off an ornament or two and bat them around the room. That is until Mom catches us and puts them back on the tree.
I told you Gizmo and I would keep you posted on the dog situation. Well, it is getting better in some ways. Loki
now thinks we want to play with him when we hiss and growl and he bounces up and down and runs in circles.
Sometimes he is correct, we would like to be friends but he is still too much of a puppy and all his bouncing really
scares us. He and his feet are huge compared to us.
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Think of us as you eat all that turkey and know that we will not be having
any and will probably starve (that is perhaps a slight exaggeration).
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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
BOBO
Bobo is a small, sweet-tempered
and affectionate companion.
He is a little shy but friendly.
BLAKESTER
Loves being around people and
other friendly dogs! Will sit for
treats. Needs an active human.
SOX
She’s a lovely gentile lady in her
golden years looking for a
loving home.
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BEAUTIFUL
She is beautiful inside and out!
Really mellow dog that does
not bark.
HOLLY
Holly is a very sweet girl looking
for a home of her own.
Has a heart of gold.
BILLIE
Billie is friendly and good-natured.
He will win you over as soon as
you meet him!
CODY
Cody is a female Japanese Chin/
Pomeranian mix. Gets along with
cats, kids and friendly dogs.
ELSIE
Elsie is a young sweet girl.
Loves to play!
MOSSIMA
Mossima is a beautiful older girl
with a sweet personality and a
loving disposition.
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FOSTER OF THE MONTH
Reg Griebling
WHY DOES HE FOSTER?
Reg has fostered eight cats for MaxFund over the past
four years. He typically brings home the cats who are
near death, because he wants them to be able to live out
their lives—however long that is—in a home. Some of
them have died at his home, some of them have made
miraculous recoveries and lived for years, and some
have been adopted by him and his girlfriend.
As a volunteer for MaxFund, Reg sees how some of the
animals really struggle there. Although MaxFund does
its best to provide a nice place for animals to live until
they find a forever home, for some it is just not enough.
He can’t stand to see them die without making it out of
the shelter, so he can’t imagine not fostering.
Although Reg has loved them all, a few stand out for
him. Shorty was a cat who, after four years at the
MaxFund, stopped eating and was shutting down. Reg
couldn’t stand the thought of him dying alone in a cage.
So he brought Shorty home to receive as much love as
he could give him before he died, which was expected to
be a few weeks or months. He and his girlfriend taught
Shorty how to eat again using a few licks of baby food at
a time. Eventually, he started to eat on his own. Shorty
taught Reg to never give up, and he turned into his girlfriend’s best companion. The two of them became
inseparable. After almost three years, Shorty did finally
pass away, but for three years, he received a ton of love,
and Reg and his girlfriend were loved in return.
Jeanie is another example. Jeanie was found as an older
stray who was malnourished and dehydrated when she
arrived at MaxFund. She wouldn’t eat at the shelter and
was given a week to live. Once again, Reg couldn’t stand
the thought of a cat living its final days at the shelter, so
he brought Jeanie home. Like Shorty, Jeanie began to
eat once she was in a home. Jeanie is deaf, practically
blind, has a heart murmur, high blood pressure, bad
kidneys and thyroid problems. She receives SubQ fluids
twice a week. But after 3.5 years, she is still going strong
at Reg’s house and spends as much time as she can cuddling on the couch with him or in his girlfriend’s lap.
Of course, he is rewarded amazingly through fostering. He has seen lives transformed when the cats
get into foster. He has seen shy cats become friendly.
He has seen dying cats get revitalized and he has
seen the sparkle come back into eyes that have lost
their enthusiasm and/or desire to live. He has been
loved immensely by the ones he has fostered and
knows they thank him with their love and trust.
For him, there is no better reward! He cannot
imagine doing anything else, and he only wishes he
had more room and time to help more cats who
desperately need fostering.
Thank you, Reg, for fostering our furry friends!
You, too, can experience the joys of fostering. MaxFund
is always in desperate need of foster homes, especially
cat foster homes. Please contact the shelter today to find
out how you can foster.
Reg also has Little B. Little B stopped eating at the
MaxFund and got fatty liver disease, which is fatal. The
MaxFund sent Little B to the hospital, where she spent
almost a week and got a feeding tube. She then came to
Reg’s house, where Reg fed her through the tube four
times a day for a couple of months until Little B started
to eat on her own. Little B is now healthy and eats like a
champ. In fact, Reg has to limit her food. But Little B’s
fur looks great and she is healthy as an ox. Little B
is up for adoption but she will live with Reg until
she finds a forever home.
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MAXFUND’S
MAILBAG
Dear MaxFund Friends,
I wanted to send you all a message
to let you know how thankful I am
for the great care you gave me while
I was with you and for finding me a
forever home. I really am enjoying
my new family and I am bonding
with them very well. Dad works at
night and mom works during the
day, so I don’t get to hang with both
at the same time much but I always
have somebody home to take care of
me. My family is very active and a
lot of fun to be with. My sisters and
I get daily walks and do a lot of playing at my new home. Abbey, my
older sister, doesn’t play with me but
she is very patient when I am
around her and we get along fine.
Penny and I have become really
good buddies. We spend all day
wrestling, chasing, tug-a-war, keep
away, running in and out of our dog
door and other fun stuff.
Occasionally we stop for a nap on
one of the many dog beds around
the house. I also have a BIG brother,
Riener, he is a horse. I am getting
used to him now but he was quite
the sight to see at first. I have
already earned the privilege to get
on the couch and have my own place
next to mom in bed.
My first weekend I got to go camping
with my family and meet my grandma
and grandpa, they were great. My
second weekend I got to meet my
other grandma and grandpa. They
have a ranch in Eastern CO so I got
to run all I wanted and was exhausted
by the end of the weekend. I am
looking forward to this weekend
staying home with mom and dad
and relaxing.
My mom and dad say I have been a
perfect fit into the home and family.
They are very happy with me and
say I am learning things very quickly.
I am exactly what they were looking
for and they say I definitely have my
forever home.
I have attached some photos for you
to enjoy.
Thank you very much,
Kash (AKA Zang)
Tony and Vicki Kahler
Flynn Hannaway
A big thank you to Flynn Hannaway
for his generous donation of food
and money to help our animals in
lieu of birthday gifts. Lots of tail
wags and purrs from our animals for
his thoughtfulness.
Kash Kahler
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DECORATING WITH DOGS
Decorating when you have pets can provide unique
opportunities to express your own personal style and
taste. Here are some tips I’d like to share:
Colorado Gives Day 2011
24 Hours to Give Where You Live
Support MaxFund Animal Adoption Center on the
second annual Colorado Gives Day! On December 6,
2011, Colorado citizens will come together again to raise
millions of dollars for nonprofits like ours. Last year, the
goal to raise $1 million for Colorado charities was
exceeded—$8.7 million was distributed instead!
MaxFund’s goal is to raise $100,000!
Presented once again by Community First Foundation and
FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day asks you to give to your
favorite charities through the website GivingFirst.org, an
online giving resource featuring all of the nonprofits
participating in Colorado Gives Day. On this website we
share our goals, accomplishments and much more to
help you be informed.
100 percent of your donation will come to us when you
give through GivingFirst.org. When you give online any
time on December 6, the value of your donation will be
increased by the FirstBank Incentive Fund. Help us win
cash prizes! We have a chance to win $1,000 Bonus
Bucks and $5,000 High Five cash prizes when you
remember us on Colorado Gives Day.
Donate online at GivingFirst.org/MaxFund any time over
the 24 hour period of December 6 to Give where you live!
1. Bare floors, without carpet or throw rugs, can give a
nice open feeling to a room. It can provide a soothing
balance when you have many art objects that reflect your
love of animals.
2. Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows
break up glare and soften the light in a room.
3. Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to
a room and pull the eye up. If fastened securely to the
wall, the top can provide a safe and dramatic place for
exotic plants or statuary that otherwise might be molested
by your pets. An up light can make it a real focal point.
Cats love to inhabit the upper crates, leaving the lower
ones for the dogs.
4. Old towels and blankets thrown casually on upholstered
furniture can add a wonderful homey, country-quilt look
to an otherwise bland room.
5. Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost
velvety when lightly textured with pet hair.
6. Vari-kennels, placed end to end and topped with plate
glass can create an unusual coffee table, one your friends
will really remember.
7. Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can
add color and texture, much as throw pillows do.
8. Shredded or chewed books and magazines send a
message to guests that they are free to relax and feel at
home.
9. Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be
slip covered to match any room decor.
10. There is absolutely nothing that makes a guest feel as
welcome as three friendly dogs hopping in his lap as
soon as he sits down.
So throw away those videos by Martha and others, and
express your own unique tastes. Your home should
reflect what YOU like!
From www.ipets.com
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PET SAFETY
WALKING SAFETY
When on a walk with your dog, or at the park, it's
important to remember safety rules. Whether you own a
shepherd or a pug, you need to keep in mind that animals
are unpredictable. Never take your dog to off-leash parks
if they have ever shown signs of aggression. If you cannot handle your dog on a leash, don't walk them until
they are trained. You can do this in a large room, fenced
area, etc. If you cannot walk your pet, make sure they
still get plenty of exercise. Don't let your dog meet small
children or other dogs if you don't know how they will
react or if you know they will react badly. Don't feed
treats on walks or at the park if your dog is food aggressive.
CHIPPING
Micro-chipping can be done on dogs and cats. If your
pet was ever lost and someone managed to catch it, they
could take your pet to a local shelter or an animal control
officer and scan for a micro-chip. If your pet has a chip,
your information can be pulled up and your pet can be
returned to you safely.
TAGGING
Adding a metal tag with your pet's name and your phone
number on it is an inexpensive way to get your pet home.
AGGRESSIVE ANIMALS
Carrying a spray bottle or pepper spray or mace around
will help break up dog fights (stay a safe distance).
Protect yourself and your pets, along with preventing
animal attacks. Stray dogs sometimes can manage to get
into your property and attack you and your pets. Mace
will come in handy then.
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DONATIONS
Thanks to the following people
and businesses whose generous
contributions help all the animals.
Akers, Raymond & Deborah
Albu, Hope
Allen, Daniel
Alexander, Nicole
American Express
Angelich, Jamie
Appel, Walter & Elaine
Arnold, Elizabeth
Arp, Max & Marilyn
Baker, Jetta
Bartholomew, Sharon
Baum, Karen
Beaudoin, Marc
– Classic Travel
Bedoya, Patricia
Bernhardt, Shelley
Bishop, Marcia Hewitt
Bosch, Debbie
Brocucia, Susan
Bronikowski, Lynn
Brown, Lance
Burridge, Linda
Cahill, Jan & Terry
Campbell, Catherine
Carmack, Donna
Cars Helping Charities, Inc.
Castor, Jennifer
Chambers, Carol
Chavous, Barbara
Chirafisi, Dee
Christiansen, Amy
Christiansen, Keri
Churchwell, James
Clift, Stanna
Coffman-Lee, Kelley
Corle, Gail
Costigan, Karen
Coven, Jeannine
Davis, Emily Marisa
Day, David & Rita
DeAtucha, Sebastian
Douthit, Travis
Doyle, Philip
Duncan, Lanette
Eastham, James & Gisela
Edmiston, Irene
Egolf, Cordelia
Ensign, Patricia
Everding, Josephine
& Fred
Firstbank
Fitzgerald, Kathleen
Fluth, Monica
Furman, Mary & Jerry
Gade, Heather
Geist, Donald
Gilbert, Dagmar
Giles, Thomas
Gilliard, Gary & Debora
Godlberg, Carol
Grant, Nancy Schroeder
Great West
Grigortchouk, Yana
Grinnell, Margaret
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Grinnell, Mary Louise
Hackbarth, Tim
Hale Pet Door
Hanizeski, Dana
Hardwick, Sally
Hart, Karen
Hartford, Corey & Stevie
Hausburg, Louise
Heaton, David
Hewett, Peter
Hinkle, Beth
Hodge, E. Eloverne
Hoffman, Patricia
Hoffman, William, Judith,
& Michael
Hollingsed, David & Linda
Hollingsed, Scott
Horan, Nora
Houle, Stephen
IBM
Ice, Nola
Ireson, Myrtle
Ivey, George
Jackson, Margaret
Jacobs, Kathleen
Johnson, Gail
Johnson, Ilene & Bruce
Johnson, Michael
Joseph, Lori
JustGive
Kahler, Vickie & Tony
Kahn, Lisa
Karma MultiSport LLC
Katchur, Lark
Kearns, John & Louise
Kelce, Martha
Kellogg, George & Yvonne
Kemper, Barbara
Kincaid, Ann
Kiser, Rona
Knight, Suzanne C.
Kohen, Janene
Kramer Aanya
Kreft LaRene
Lambert, Stephen
Lampman, Paula & Donald
LaRoche, Thomas
Latwhaw, Rhonda
Leahy, Andi
Lee, Dale Morris
Lee, Debra
Lent, Lindy Eichenbaum
Leo, Jan
Levine, Amy
Lindeman, Todd & Trisha
Linneman, Mary Ann
Long, Linda
Loveless, Tom
MacNamara, Eileen
Malaby, Barbara
Martinez, Richard
Maslanik, Anne
Matthews, Judy
McCorry, K. J.
McGraw Hill
McPhilliamy, Marisa
McVay, nancy
Meehan, Kathy
Mellema, Jane & Scott
Miller, Barbara
Miller, James
Mohatt, Gayle
Mostow, Susan
Motykowski, Brian
Muriel, Inc.
Nearen, Lenora
Nelson, Christiana
Nestle
ORourke, Betsy
Ortiz, Ivy
Parker, Penny
Patterson, Mary J.
Pavars, Mara
Petry, Carolanne
Postillion, Irma
Prebble, Louise & Kathy
Pringle, John
Pritwitzer, Jenny
Pullano, Dale & Annmarie
Ramelow, JoAnn
Rather, Joan
Reed, Reva
Renquist, Maria
Rich, Laurence
Riggs, Stephanie
Robinson, Ellen
Rodgers, Rosemary
Roesch, Elma & Edmond
Romeo-Mullen, Vicki
Rubenstein, Joan
Rubinowitz, Martin & Marsha
Russell, Fae
Sanders, Sandy
Sandersen, Kristen
Savage, Jessica
Schildt, Victoria
Schuck, Doug
Sevalt, Natalie
Sheehan, Catherine
Shelton, John & Donna
Shepard, Sara
Shoulders, Justin & Lindsey
Bedell
Siemion, Marjorie
Sikes, Douglas & Marion
Silver, Tara
Simmons, Barb
Simms, Dan
Sims, Ruth
Sivaramakrishnan,
Subramaniyan
Smith, Janice
Smith, Mary
Snyder, Denise
Sorrentino, Robert & Helen
Soule, Ronald & Nancy
Spicola-Munn, Gina
Spita, Walter & Joyce
Spreeuw, Remy Stone
Springston, Stacy
Stevens, Shirley
Storz, Michele & Matt
Straightworks, LLC
Suro, P.C., David
Sussman, Adrian
Symmes, Erin
The Serenity Shoppe, LLC
Truist
Tucker, Stacy
Tully, Amanda
Uhrlaub, Elizabeth & Edward
Van Dusseldorp, Emily
Van Pelt, Ryan
Waite, Ann
Walker, Tom
Walker, Willis & Nancy
Walmsley, Jack P.
Wamser, Sharon
Watson, Marilyn
Weaver, Erin & Todd
Webster, Cheryl
Wegrzyn, Marian & Barbara
Weller, Barbara
Wellington, Stephanie
Wentzel, Philip & Carol
Whorton, Casey
Williams, Lee
Wilson, Cindy
Winslow, Colette
Wiscamb, Merrie & Gary
Wood, James
Wyttenbach, Stephanie
Zollars, Karen
DONATIONS FOR PAUL
ATZMILLER’S DRAWINGS
Fensler, ryan
Stewart, Danette
AUTOMATIC
DONATIONS
Albu, Hope
Baldwin, Dana
Baum, Karen
Benton, Jennifer
Buckner, Sandra
Caruso, Steve
Curran, Nancy
Daughterty, Katherine
Elger, Sandra
Fieldman, Flora
Fieldman, Lisa
Frates, Angela
Gardner, Lynda
Hannum, Marcia
Hartman, Mary
Hubble, Margot
Ihrke, Jennifer
Jacobsen, Ellen
Janisch, Gloria
Kearns, John
King, Laura
Kinsey, Jennifer
Kohl, Mary
Lentsch-Richter, Josh
& Margy
Lutz, Catherine
Marie, Leah
Martinson, Sheryl
McDonald, Todd S.
McNabnay, Kira
Murphy, Jr., Paul J
Murano-Sweetman, Anita
Patrick, Bettye
Pearson, Sharron
Pelphrey, Darrin
Quinton, Lois
Rossitto, Jane F.
Rotgers, Allan
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Ryan, Scott
Saalwaechter, Joan
Schleimer, Jane
Serkes, Nanette
Sims, Jeff
Smith, Janice
Suro, Anne
Trehern, Lanita G.
Vancil, Rozanne
Wall, William
MEMBERSHIPS
Arnold, Elizabeth
Arp, Max & Marilyn
Bartholomew, Sharon
Campbell, Catherine
Carmack, Donna
Chavous, Barbara
Christiansen, Amy
Churchwell, James
Clift, Stanna
Egolf, Cordelia
Ensign, Patricia
Gade, Heather
Gillespie, Christopher
& Norma
Gilliard, Gary & Debora
Grant, Nancy Schroeder
Grigortchouk, Yana
Grinnell, Margaret
Grinnell, Mary Louise
Hanizeski, Dana
Hart, Karen
Hartford, Corey & Stevie
Hewett, Peter
Hodge, E. Eloverne
Ice, Nola
Ireson, Myrtle
Johnson, Michael
Joseph, Lori
Kahler, Vickie & Tony
Knight, Suzanne, C.
Leo, Jan
Linneman, Mary Ann
Malaby, Barbara
Martinez, Richard
Orourke, Betsy
Petry, Carolanne
Savage, Jessica
Sikes, Douglas & Marion
Silver, Tara
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Symmes, Erin
Uhrlaub, Elizabeth & Edward
Van Pelt, Ryan
Watson, Marilyn
Wegrzyn, Marian & Barbara
Wilson, Cindy
Wyttenbach, Stephanie
Zollars, Karen
PET PALS
Albu, Hope
Andrews, Nancy
Arnold, Elizabeth
Beck, Anne
Benton, Jennifer
Bishop, Marcia Hewitt
Carrick, Susan
CIRSA Claims Department
Daugherty, Kate
Doherty, Carol
Eackles, David
Emerich, Monica
Everding, Fred & Josephine
Foraker, Peggy
& Danny Stacy
Frates, Angela
Gilmore, Joan
Goldberg, Carol
Hildenbrand, Maggie
Houle, Stephen
Jacobsen, Ellen
Lentsch-Richter, Margy
& Josh
Long, Linda
McLerran, Russ, Monica
& Lynn
Meyers, Larry & Mary Ann
Montgomery, Carolyn
Mostow, Susan
Murano-Sweetman, Anita
Nelson, Christiana
Richins, Deb
Rioux, Trish
Ross, Jennifer
Sammons, Susanna, Jim
Lykins & Della & Kona
Sewald, Susan & Mark
Shifers, Ron
Slomczewski, Laura & John
Smith, Janice
Williamson, Cindy
Yette, Gabriel
COUPON
MaxFund Wellness Center
1000 Inca Street, Denver, CO 80204
(303) 595-0532
www.maxfundclinic.org
$10.00 Exam
for New Clients
One coupon per pet | New clients only
Coupon must be presented at time of visit.
Expires 12/30/11
The MaxFund does not
rent or sell its mailing list.
MONTHLY DONATIONS
Thank you to the following people who generously send
in a donation every month. WE COUNT ON YOU!
Allen, Daniel
Baker, Jetta & Vera Webster
Burns, Betty
Colvard, M. Carole
Corle, Gail
Costigan, Karen
Curley, Kimberly
Davis, Joseph
Dean, David
Driver, Nancy
Douthit, Travis
Duncan, Lanette
Gordon, Gail
Hardwick, Dr. Sally
Heaton, David & Jennifer
Hoffman, Patricia
Hoffman, William, Judith,
& Michael
Ivey, George
Kammerer, Annika
& Kersti
Kellogg, George & Yvonne
Kern, Betty & Harold
Kiser, Rona
Lambert, Stephen
Lampman, Paula & Donald
Leppke, Megan
Levine, Amy & Gemma
Loveless, Tom
Luedke, Joan
Martinez, Richard
Maslanik, Anne M.
Mile Hi Classified
Mile High United Way
Miller, James
Ortiz, Ivy
Patterson, Mary J.
Poutre-Jacobs, Kathy
Pullano, Annmarie & Dale
Ramelow, Jo Ann
Rather, Joan
Rodgers, Rosemary
Roesch, Elma & Edmond
Rubinowitz, Martin
& Marsha
Russell, Fae
Sammons, Susanna & Jim
Lykins & Della & Kona
Sanders, Sandy
Schuck, Doug
Shelton, John & Donna
Shelton, Paul & Vallerie
Sipos, James & Suzan
Slavena, William
& Jo Anne
Smith, Ardy
Sorrentino, Helen & Robert
Stevens, Shirley
The Serenity Shoppe
Thomas, James
Tom’s Home Cookin, Inc.
Vickery, Sangmin Kim
Waite, Ann
Wentzel, Carol & Philip
Williams, Lee
Wiscamb, Gary & Merrie
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Silent Paws
Memorials
In memory of Bo – Joseph Davis
In memory of our Furry Friend, Randall Monty
– Anna Evans
In memory of Yeller – Ed Lewkowski
In memory of Foxy & Baby, beloved dogs of Tom
& Claudette Hertner – Shirley & Michael Brisnehan
In memory of Jack McNamee & Dave Hackett’s beloved,
Mister Biff – Brad & Margi Miller
In memory of Jenny, owned and loved by Laura Fischer
– Chris Beal
In memory of our beloved, Luna – Stefan Horvath
In memory of Vonda Peecher’s dog, Charlie
– Loretta & Jack Eggleston
In memory of Tucker, the doggie who owned Renee
& Jerry Simmering – Mark Wendorff
In memory of Flower, beloved animal friend of
Mary Madera – Karen Zollars
In memory of Gertie, Rascal, & Buttercup, beloved
animal friends of Ruth & Mark Wissman – Karen Zollars
In memory of Tasha, beloved companion of many years
for Gemma and Gene – Barbara Miller
In memory of Murphy, a greatly loved, longtime
companion to Patti – Barbara Kemper
In memory of Rosie, whose mom/owner, Margaret
Crawford, went above and beyond when demonstrating
love for this precious cattle dog – Nancy Schroeder Grant
In memory of Merle SR – Linda Burridge
In memory of Sig & Ken Friend’s beloved cat, Olivia
– Vicki Romeo-Mullen
In memory of Debbie Mandel’s dog, Daisey
– Joan & Larry Rubenstein
In memory of Jerry & Susan Eno’s beloved, Raleigh
– Dale Morris Lee & Maire Callen
In memory of Caleb Douchette’s
beloved, Gala – Anonymous
In memory of Skipper Rosenberg
Lytle and his abundant joie
de vivre. Much love,
Shapbergs & Rosewillis
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Silent Memories
In memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger
– Joseph Davis
In memory of Marie Lautenschlager – Her friends at
Windsor Gardens
In memory of Betty Mathews –
John & Dianna Lanpher
Scott, Tom, Laura, & Judy Bredesen
Debbie Bosch
Tom Knost
Cindy Dutton
Steve Jiminez
In memory of Catherine Blair – Catherine Sheehan
In memory of Keith & Sandy – Linda Burridge
Honorable Mentions
In honor of Doug & Christa Bell’s wedding –
Shelby Young
Kristen Sandersen
In honor of our Dog’s 11th birthday – Tom Walker
In honor of Charlie, Julie’s loving friend – Susan Brocucia
In honor of the Whorton and Schneider wedding
– Whorton family and friends
For Ahab Brown – Lance Brown
For Chance and Pom Pom Griffin – Philip Doyle
For Josh & Annette Moore’s marriage – James Wood
For Aleta Wagner – Thomas LaRoche
For the special occasion of Rick Quigley’s birthday
– Jessie Logan
In honor of Nalu & Hoku – Emily Nakamura
In honor of Jourdan Goldstein’s birthday
– M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation
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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 Dry 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
KMR Milk Replacement for nursing
Kittens and Puppies
Windex • Stamps
Long Choke Chains • Sturdy Leashes
All sizes dog harnesses
Toys for Dogs and Cats • Cat/dog traps
Packages of Raw Hot Dogs
(dogs are given medication with them)
Bleach • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper Facial
Tissues • Dish Soap • Fans
Whiskas Cat Milk • Large Blankets
(no comforters, please)
Acreage for a Sanctuary—Our Dream
Gift Cards for Office Max and Office Depot
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: ___________________________________
PAW PRINTS | November 2011
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MaxFund appreciates our dog run and cat colony sponsors!
Support from the following sponsors helps to cover the cost of food, vaccinations
and medical care for the animals at MaxFund. Our sponsors appreciate your business!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Robert Gratiot
Dog Portraits
www.robgratiot.com
(click on “Good Dogs”)
Interstate Roofing
New Roofs, Reroofing, Repairs
303-763-9114
Interstateroof@aol.com
CRCG (Canine Rehabilitation
And Conditioning Group)
303-762-SWIM
www/dog-shim.com
Proud Sponsor of Remi
Proud Sponsor of Dominicus
Proud Sponsor of Bella
small earth vintage
www.smallearthvintage.com
Lawrence P. Hartlaub
Attorney at Law
720-488-2771
larryhartlaub@gmail.com
Bellco Credit Union
www.bellco.org
Proud Sponsor of Maizy
Proud Sponsor of Sherlock
Proud Sponsor of Bellow
vintage clothing for the
modern person
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you like to do more to help the animals at MaxFund?
Become a dog run or cat colony sponsor today!
As a MaxFund sponsor you’ll receive a 5x7 ad space on a dog run or cat room wall and
you’ll be featured on this page of the Paw Prints Newsletter! Your monthly donation will help
to provide the necessities for the deserving and appreciative cats and dogs at MaxFund. For
more information call Pam at 719 210-3338 or email pam@maxfund.org.
PAW PRINTS | November 2011
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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
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–Lorraine May 303-239-0382
info@mishamayfoundation.org.
CRCG
Canine Rehabilitation
(303) 762-7946
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
LOCKSMITH
Sierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner
7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”
Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518
Commercial, Residential and Vehicles
PET GROOMING
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
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)
PAW PRINTS | November 2011
K-Canine Wellness
Rehab, massage, acupressure, reiki, nutrition
and behavior (303) 324-3911
jenny@caninewellnesssite.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.
Greg Christian, Broker Associate
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
(303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution to
MaxFund on any closed contract.
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
The CelticTavern
1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
Ph: 303-308-1795 • Fax: 303-308-1576
Pizza Republica
5375 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 489-2030
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
UNLEASH™ the healing power of your dog’s
own stem cells. This all natural supplement
stimulates the release of your dog’s own stem
cells into the body. Stem cells are natural
healers. The nutrients in UNLEASH™may
increase energy, vitality and endurance,
strengthen the immune system, improve attention
and alertness, relieve stiff joints. Restores that
younger dog zest. Give your dog that Get
PUP and Go feeling again with this anti aging
formula. A special introductory tail wagging
price of only $29.99 plus postage for a 2-4
month supply (dosage depends on the
weight of your dog) can give your dog a new
leash on life. www.seachangeforlife.com
Click on Pet Products
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.
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
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...
VETERINARY SERVICES
MaxFund Wellness Center
1000 Inca St., Denver, CO
Dr. Bill Suro, Dr. David O’Brien,
Dr. Kristen Larson
(303) 595-0532
Low Cost Veterinary Services—Open to the public
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MAXFUND, INC.
MaxFund Animal Adoption Center
1025 Galapago Street
Denver, Colorado 80204-3942
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