Home for the Holidays… in the `D`

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Home for the Holidays …
in the ‘D’
Rescuing, Rehoming, Restoring Animal Lives
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
Ask the vet: holiday safety • mhs holiday store • celebrity chat: karen newman
President’s Notes
Thoughts From the President and CEO
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Michigan Humane
Society Services
Adoption of Companion Animals
Animal Behavior Assistance
Animal Care/Protection Information
Cruelty Investigation
Education
Legislative Advocacy
Rescue of Injured Animals
Reuniting Lost Animals
With Their Owners
Photo by Glenn Triest
ear Friends of MHS,
As this issue of MichigAnimals
goes to print, the city of Detroit
along with its new mayor-elect, the
bankruptcy and a variety of other urban
issues continue to make the front page of
local newspapers and other media outlets
each and every day. Without a doubt, the
city has had its share of misfortune, and
nowhere can this be more clearly seen than
in the case of its animal residents.
Having roots in the city dating back to
1877, the Michigan Humane Society is
as committed as ever to doing what we
can to ensure that the needs of those who
cannot help themselves are met. In this
issue, we are focusing on a variety of MHS
programs and services offered in the city of
Detroit such as our Keeping Families
Together initiatives, our relationship with
Detroit Animal Control, our lifesaving
work in the field by our Cruelty
Investigators and Rescue Department and
much more. This winter will bring extreme
challenges in protecting animals who are
neglected, abused, abandoned and
struggling to survive.
MHS is proud to be a part of the city
of Detroit, and we are hopeful that the
revitalization efforts currently underway
will continue, ultimately leading to the city
becoming vibrant once more. In the coming
months, you will be hearing much more
about our plans to build a new center for
animal care in Detroit’s North End
neighborhood, not far from our current
location. It is a challenging yet exciting
time in Detroit, and we are looking forward to what all of this will mean for the
future of the animals in our community.
As we close this year, I would like to
take this opportunity to thank all of you
for your continued support, which allows
Shelter for Stray/
Abandoned/Unwanted Animals
Spay/Neuter Program
Veterinary Centers
Volunteer Program
us to do more for animals in the city of
Detroit and throughout our state than any
other animal welfare organization. You
literally transform thousands of lives each
year from “Homeless to Loved” and we are
truly grateful. On behalf of all of the
animals we serve, as well as our Board
of Directors, staff and volunteers,
I would like to wish each and every
one of you a very happy holiday season
and all the best in the coming year.
Wildlife Care and Shelter
Where Your
Money Goes
16.2%
3.8
%
Sincerely,
80%
Cal Morgan
President and CEO
80%
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014
CHAIR OF THE
BOARD
TREASURER
VICE CHAIR
IMMEDIATE
PAST CHAIR
Daniel Wiechec
Paul Huxley
Dennis Harder
Beverly Hall Burns
SECRETARY
Denise Lutz
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www.michiganhumane.org
DIRECTORS
Linda Axe
Madeleine Berman
Christopher M. Brown, D.V.M.
Jan Ellis
Marianne Endicott
Lillian Erdeljan
Laura Hughes
Ross Lerner
Charles Metzger
Daniel H. Minkus, Esq.
Rick Ruffner
Marvin G. Towns, Jr.
3.8%
16.2%
Table of Contents
Volume 7 Issue 3
SAVING MORE LIVES... TOGETHER
How to Reach Us
Detroit Center for Animal Care
7401 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, MI 48211
Adoption Center – 313.872.3400
Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004
Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality
service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.
COVER STORY
Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Road
Westland, MI 48185
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Animal Lives in the ‘D’
Dorothy, a young dog who was shot and left on the streets,
is one of the thousands of animals in Detroit who depend
on the Michigan Humane Society for lifesaving care each
year. After surgery and several months of recovery in an
MHS foster home, Dorothy (left) is now named Smokey
and resides with her loving family: Sarah and Merrick
Martin, and their lookalike dog, Bandit.
Adoption Center and
Veterinary Center Hours
Visit www.michiganhumane.org
Cruelty Investigation
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.3401
Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Emergency Rescue
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.3401
7 Days a Week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Behavior Help Line
248.650.0127
Administrative Office
30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
248.283.1000
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cover photo and photo at left by Gabi Vannini
DEPARTMENTS
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5Events Calendar 7
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Nancy Gunnigle
Contributors
CJ Bentley, Monica Celizic, Ryan McTigue, Sarah Nagel,
Heather Pauli, Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Linda Reider,
Ed Serecky, Kelly Stork, Glenn Triest, Gabi Vannini Our Partners
Strategic Staffing Solutions
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is published three times per year by the Michigan Humane Society
30300 Telegraph Road, Ste. 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
MichigAnimals is designed by Michigan Media Solutions,
a division of the Detroit Media Partnership®.
Protecting animals this winter 15
Kind Kids Honor Roll
Children’s generous donations
16Ask the Vet
Pet Peeves
Busting common dog
behavior myths Laws for Paws
Animal welfare legislation updates
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Paws for Applause
Thanks to these groups for
supporting MHS
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Medicine Opportunities
Our New Partnership with MSU’s
College of Veterinary Medicine
The best holiday gifts for pets:
health and safety
18Tribute Gifts
Pet Photo Gallery
Photos of our readers’ adorable pets
11Expanding Shelter
14Cold Weather
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Your loved ones’ celebrations,
honors and memorials
MHS Heritage Guild
Acknowledging our members
Going Home
Flutter and Dawson’s rescue stories MHS Holiday Store
Your purchases will help
homeless animals
23Celebrity Chat
Karen Newman, a singer who
spreads holiday magic The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and entertainment in support of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the generous
support of our corporate partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a
donation of $35 or more within the last 12 months.
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Our Partners
C
indy Pasky and Paul Huxley are
prominent Detroiters who have a
truly multi-faceted and colorful way
of supporting the city they love and all its
residents – both two and four-legged – while
helping the Michigan Humane Society find
new “solutions” to benefit even more animals tomorrow! The dedicated and highly
compassionate couple accomplishes this
through many community development
efforts as individuals and through Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) in Detroit, of
which Pasky is
president and CEO
and Huxley is the
chairman of the
board. Huxley is
also a member of
the MHS Board
of Directors. Over the past several years,
they’ve supported MHS through fundraising
calendars, events and even a parade float!
Not surprisingly, the Pasky-Huxley family
includes several “rescue” pets who also have
become familiar faces in the MHS family.
“The Michigan Humane Society is
extremely fortunate to have the leadership
and support of Cindy Pasky, Paul Huxley
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Photo by Ed Serecky
Two of Detroit’s biggest animal lovers, Cindy Pasky (left) and Paul Huxley (center), contribute to MHS personally as
well as professionally through Strategic Staffing Solutions. In October, they unveiled the company’s new parade float,
“Disco Dogs & Cool Cats” in conjunction with an MHS Pet Food Bank drive to help low-income families. Their multifaceted contributions have allowed MHS to rescue and care for hundreds of animals while supporting efforts to build
a better future for animals in Detroit and beyond.
Following an MHS 2013 Valentine’s Telethon sponsor
appearance, Huxley and the couple’s dog, Chrissy, pose
with WXYZ’s Alicia Smith.
and Strategic Staffing Solutions on so many
animal issues,” says Cal Morgan, MHS president and CEO. “They have shown a deep
investment in our front-line work to save
animal lives today, as well as our progress
in building a better safety net for animals in
Detroit and beyond tomorrow.”
In 2013, S3 sponsored the MHS Valentine’s Telethon in February, the Bow Wow
Brunch in April, and the Mega March for
Animals in October, helping MHS rescue
and care for hundreds of animals.
Three of Pasky and Huxley’s photogenic
furry family members, canine Chrissy and
cats Trumbull and Leo, became MHS Pet
Calendar cover pets through the couple’s
winning live auction bids at the annual
Bow Wow Brunch. Sadly, Trumbull, whom
the couple rescued in 1996 on the way to a
Detroit Tigers game, recently passed away at
age 17. They also share their home with cats
Kea, Matilda and Peanut who have not yet
appeared on a calendar cover.
Photo by Russ Noble
Photos by Kelly Stork
Metro Detroit Couple Shares Passion for Animals
Winning live
auction bids
led to three
MHS Pet Calendar
cover features
for their cherished
pets: Leo (2014);
Trumbull (2013),
pictured, who
recently passed
away; and
Chrissy (2011).
In late October, S3 introduced its
“Disco Dogs & Cool Cats” parade float:
a 120-foot-long colorful creation with 17
whimsical cats and dogs – including one
modeled after Chrissy and, of course, a
disco ball. In conjunction with the unveiling event, which was hosted by The Parade
Company, S3 held a pet food drive to benefit MHS’ Pet Food Bank program, which
keeps struggling families together.
“Our passion for assisting the Michigan
Humane Society comes from our determination to make Detroit a better place for
animals and their humans,” says Huxley.
“No organization comes close to the lifesaving accomplishments of MHS for animals
in Detroit and well beyond, and we believe
that, by working together, all of us can accomplish a great deal more.”
Canine
Events Connection
Calendar
We hope you will join us for these and other upcoming MHS events!
For full details and our complete events calendar, visit www.michiganhumane.org.
Michigan Humane Society
Bow Wow Brunch
2014 Valentine’s Telethon
Thursday, February 13
6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
25th Annual!
Photo by Gabi Vannini
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
The Dearborn Inn,
Dearborn
Say ‘I Do’ to saving homeless and helpless animals.
Sponsored by:
Tune in for the 18th annual MHS Telethon on WXYZ-TV Channel 7!
The Valentine’s Telethon is one of our most important fundraisers of the year. Every contribution will bring food, shelter, medical care and hope to animals in need.
Telethon segments with stories of animals helped by your donations will appear during commercial breaks throughout the day.
You can help MHS change precious animal lives!
To make a Telethon donation on or before Feb. 13, call 855.MHS.GIVE (855.647.4483) or
visit www.michiganhumane.org.
Mark Your Calendar!
May 16 & 17
Meet Your Best
Friend at the Zoo,
Detroit Zoo
June 1
Mutt March
Edsel & Eleanor
Ford House,
Grosse Pointe Shores
June 16
2015 Pet Calendar
Contest Deadline
Photos by Ed Serecky
Presented by:
Join us as we celebrate our 25th annual –
that’s 175 in dog years – Bow Wow Brunch
at The Dearborn Inn, on Sunday, April 27.
Mingle with adoptable animals, enjoy
an elegant brunch, bid for great items in
our silent and live auctions and take home
great memories of your time with hundreds
of other animal lovers.
Tickets are limited and begin at $200 for
adults and $100 for children under 12. Call
248.283.1000 to reserve your seat today!
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’TIS THE SEASON TO CREATE
A LEGACY FOR THE ANIMALS
The Michigan Humane Society has joined with the
Comerica Legacy Foundation to offer a Charitable
Gift Annuity (CGA) program. This gifting strategy
enables you to make a difference today while
providing you with a charitable tax deduction
immediately as well as a monthly income.
MHS CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY
• Can begin at any age and begin distributions on or after age 60
• Minimum gift requirement is $10,000
• Your gift can be designated to a particular MHS program
• Provides you with a fixed income for life in return for your gift
• Allows for an immediate charitable tax deduction
For more information on this valuable giving tool,
please call the MHS Development Department
at 248.283.1000.
Pet Peeves
Common Dog Behavior Myths BUSTED!
The goal of our “Pet Peeves” column is to provide real-world insight into companion animal behavior and training
issues. In this issue, we’re busting the very common myth that a dog’s breed dictates behavior, as you will see in the three
examples to follow. Choosing a pet based primarily on personality – both yours and your future dog’s – is key to living a
life of blissful togetherness. With that in mind, the Michigan Humane Society offers a free smartphone app called Right
Dog to help families like yours consider the individual pet, rather than just the breed. We hope this helps you find your
Right Dog and live happily ever after. – CJ Bentley
MYTH #1: All beagles behave the same way – headstrong and
inclined to howl all day.
BUSTED: While there are traits that are more likely to be present
in certain breeds of dogs – beagles and following their noses for example – the strength of which these behaviors appear differs from
individual to individual. I have a friend who had a beagle who was
calm, polite, attentive and quiet. She loved this dog so much that
she decided her next dog would be a beagle as well. Her second
beagle is not quiet and can’t resist following her nose – everywhere.
So, she doesn’t behave quite as my friend had hoped. The two dogs
are like night and day. Yet both are beagles. One just has a healthier
voice and a stronger desire to follow her nose. My friend would
have probably been better off if she had identified the traits her
first dog had that she loved. And then instead of attributing those
traits to a breed, she should have searched for the traits within that
breed, or among multiple breeds and mixes. She may have ended up
with another beagle, a beagle mix, or perhaps a quiet pug mix …
who knows? But she would have had the personality she wanted.
And both the dog and my friend would be a bit happier.
MYTH #2: The type of dog I grew up with was the BEST dog
ever. Now that I’m an adult, I need to find the same breed.
BUSTED: I fell for this myth, too. I grew up with a wonderful
terrier mix named Scamp. He was my best friend through those
trying high school years. So, when I was on my own, what did
I do? I searched high and low for a terrier mix. I found one that
even looked like my beloved Scamp. And guess what? Well, part of
the reason Scamp was so awesome is that my parents took care of
him. I didn’t drive him to the vet or pay for training sessions, food
and grooming. But I also didn’t yet realize that all terrier mixes
are not created equal. (And there are numerous types of terriers.)
Tugg – my first dog as an adult – was very difficult to live with. He
was challenging to train, and not always friendly. He is the reason I
became a dog behaviorist. Tugg was nothing like Scamp the wonder
dog. I should have considered what I liked most about Scamp –
that he didn’t shed much, that he liked to be near me all the time,
that he loved to play ball, and that he really liked everyone he met
– and asked the folks at the adoption center for a dog like that.
That was (oh gosh) 25 years ago ... but it’s a lesson that I hope will
help others.
MYTH #3: Cocker spaniels are terrible and nippy with
children. If you have small kids, stay away from this breed.
BUSTED: I almost fell for this one, too. And I am so glad I
didn’t. Several years ago, my friend’s sister needed to find a home
for a border collie/cocker spaniel mix pup. I thought I wanted a
border collie, and while I wanted nothing to do with the cocker
spaniel half, the pup was adorable and really in need of a home. I
named her Disney. When I told people her mix, they’d wrinkle their
noses. Who on earth would want that combination? My son was
born when Disney was a little over a year old. Everyone warned
me that the cocker half of her would not be tolerant of a small
child. What would I do? As it turned out, Disney was the best dog
CJ and Tyde bust common dog behavior myths.
I have ever had. She was accepting of everything that came her way
including a baby, the foster animals that came and went from my
home, everything. She was the perfect dog for me. Had I fallen victim to assumptions based solely on breed, my family and I would
have missed out on a truly wonderful companion. I still miss her.
Here’s the bottom line that these myths illustrate: It’s important
to seek out individual personality traits in a pet and not assume
that a specific breed will always accomplish that.
CJ Bentley is an animal behavior consultant and senior director of operations for the Michigan Humane Society. She is the past
executive director and a current member of the Association of Pet
Dog Trainers (APDT).
MHS Has an App for That When it comes to choosing the
right dog, looks matter, but not as much as breed. And breed
doesn’t matter as much as personality! Get our free Right Dog
app from the Android store, or use the web version at www.
michiganhumane.org/dogs. How it works: Answer a few short
questions, then the app will generate a list of breeds that might
be the starting point to your Right Dog. More importantly, it will
generate your ideal personality color, which corresponds to a
color-code given to each adoptable dog at MHS!
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{ Laws for Paws
Canine
Connection
Animal Welfare Legislation Update
The Michigan Humane Society works to introduce, promote and advance animal welfare through the state
legislature. The 2013/2014 session ends in December 2014. If you have questions about MHS legislative
activities, visit www.michiganhumane.org/legislation or contact Linda Reider, MHS director of statewide initiatives,
at 888.735.5806 or Lreider@michiganhumane.org.
Bill/Issue
Bill #
Description/Purpose
Sponsor
MHS Position
Reason for MHS Position
Status
State Legislation
NEW! CALLS NEEDED!
Large-scale Dog
Breeder Regulation &
Stray Pet Holding Times
SB 560 & HB
5095
Requires large-scale dog
breeders to register and follow
care guidelines; clarifies stray
pet holding times in shelters
Bieda &
McCready
Support
Large-scale commercial dog breeders are currently
unlicensed at the state level. MHS supports appropriate
registration and care guidelines for breeding dogs, and a
cap on facility size. Clarifying stray holding times will help
save more feline lives.
Awaiting vote in Senate
Agriculture Committee
and hearing in House
Regulatory Reform
Committee
NEW! ICHAT ACCESS
for Shelters to Check
Animal Abuse History of
Adopters
SB 604 & HB
5061 and
related bills
Gives free ICHAT access to
private nonprofit shelters and
requires all shelters to deny
adoption to animal abusers
Bieda & Santana
Support
Waives fee for private nonprofit animal shelters to access
ICHAT (state internet criminal registry) and requires
animal shelters to check the registry before adopting
out an animal.
Awaiting hearing in the
House Criminal Justice
Committee and vote in
Senate
Stronger Penalties for
Animal Cruelty
SB 285/286
Increases the penalties for
repeat violations of Michigan’s
cruelty law and those involving
companion animals, breeders
and pet shops
Bieda & Jones
Support
Repeat offenders and offenses involving 25 or
more animals would have stronger penalties under
these bills, including higher fines, more jail time,
and longer probation.
Passed by the Senate;
awaiting hearing in the
House Criminal Justice
Committee
Ban on Primates as
Pets
SB 669 & HB
4300
Bans the private ownership of
nonhuman primates
Jones &
Support
Kandrevas
Primates belong in their native habitat. These wild
animals can be dangerous and should not be kept
as pets in private homes. The average pet owner
cannot provide the specialized care, diet and housing
needed by captive primates.
Awaiting hearing in
Senate Agriculture
Committee and vote in
House
Euthanasia Procedures
SB 354
Would mandate injectioneuthanasia when necessary in
animal control shelters
Jones Support
This bill would end the use of gas chambers for dog and
cat euthanasia in municipal animal shelters by mandating
the use of lethal injection.
Passed Senate; awaiting
hearing in House Local
Government Committee
Sheriff Killing of
Unlicensed Dogs
HB 4168
Would eliminate the requirement in existing law that
Sheriff kill unlicensed dogs
O’Brien
Support
This bill would amend Michigan’s outdated law that
requires the Sheriff to locate and kill unlicensed dogs.
Passed House; awaiting
hearing in Senate Local
Government Committee
REINTRODUCED!
Antifreeze Bittering
Agent
SB 29
Prohibits the sale of antifreeze
unless it contains a bittering
agent
Bieda
Support
Highly toxic antifreeze is sweet and attracts animals,
including pets, when it drips out of car engines onto
pavement. This bill would require the addition of a bittering agent to antifreeze to help prevent animals from
ingesting it.
Passed Senate; awaiting
hearing in House
Regulatory Reform
Committee
Large-Scale Dog Breeder Bills Need Your Support
MI Senate Bill 560 and House Bill 5095
Do you want to help protect dogs
and puppies in large-scale breeding
facilities and prevent new puppy mills
from setting up shop in Michigan? If so,
the Dog Breeder Regulation Bill needs
your support!
Pet lovers from across Michigan are
joining animal shelters and rescue groups
in strong support of SB 560 (sponsor:
Sen. Bieda – D, Warren) and its companion bill HB 5095 (sponsor: Rep.
McCready – R, Bloomfield Hills). These
bills would at last require large-scale dog
breeders to register their facilities with
the state and follow existing care guidelines already in place at animal shelters
and pet shops. Recent cases of substandard care, and even animal cruelty, in
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Michigan breeding facilities have highlighted the need for the enforcement of
proven standards of care.
The Michigan Humane Society led the
testimony at the November hearing for
SB 560 in the Senate Agriculture Committee. MHS Director of Statewide Initiatives Linda Reider and Chief Scientific
Officer Dr. Robert Fisher, D.V.M., gave a
presentation that featured graphic images
of matted, diseased purebred breeding
dogs from recent cases in Missaukee and
Allegan counties.
The bills are designed to apply only to
breeders with at least 16 adult breeding
females, leaving hobby-level breeders
unregulated. The bills’ cap of 50 adult
breeding females would prevent Michigan
This dog and her puppies were rescued from poor conditions
at a Michigan puppy mill.
from becoming a puppy mill “magnet”
as states surrounding us have recently
passed similar laws.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Now is the time
to contact your state representatives in
support of both bills, as well as urging
Sen. Hune to give the bill a vote in the
Senate Agriculture Committee. Sign up
today for MHS’ Legislative Action Network and find out how to contact your
representatives at www.michiganhumane.
org/legislation.
Photo Gallery
MichigAnimals Photo Gallery
Pictures of Michigan’s most adorable pets, sent in by our readers
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1. Mia Could Hear a Leaf Drop!
Dennis Miller, Adrian
2. True Fans: Izzie & Kelsey
Cynthia Reed, Otsego
3. Lady & Jaden Guard the Candy
Chris Loftus, Saline
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4. Kitty’s Barkalounger
Beverly Snyder, Redford
5. Ellie’s First Christmas
Rocky & Kim Hibbard, Trenton
6. Flash & Taz: Peas in a Pod
Lynn & Brian Reuter, Farmington
7. Mistletoe Molly
Mary Saputo, Dearborn Heights
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8. Kimba Says, “Hit it, Rudolf!”
Dawn & Matt Phillips, Livonia
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Pet Photos Wanted
MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos!
Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your
name, phone number and city of residence to:
Photos@michiganhumane.org
There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be
featured in future issues of MichigAnimals.
High-resolution digital photos attached in jpeg format required. Dogs and cats wearing collars/ID tags and cats photographed indoors will receive the best possible consideration. All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society.
Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in
any manner.
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Paws for Applause
Wags and Purrs to These Groups That Support MHS!
In May, the Detroit Medical Center hosted
a nursing conference that raised $153 and
collected boxes of wish list items for the
animals of MHS.
Crest Ford in Center Line raised $750 to
help homeless animals by holding a Facebook fundraiser. Sales manager Michele
Perrell (left) presented a big check representing their support to MHS’ Sarah Nagel.
Ilitch Charities, a non-profit organization affiliated with Detroit entrepreneurs
Michael and Marian Ilitch, presented the Michigan Humane Society and two other
charities each with a $50,000 grant to support our work within the city of Detroit.
During the presentation in September at Comerica Park, MHS Chief Cruelty
Investigator Debby MacDonald (center) accepted the check on our behalf. The
tremendously generous grant funding was raised in August at the 6th annual
Ilitch Charities Celebrity Golf Classic. Thank you, Ilitch Charities!
GO GREEN
WHILE HELPING
ANIMALS IN NEED
Donate gently used clothing
and shoes to help save lives!
More than 1,000 Chrysler employees participated in an MHS wish list drive during the
month of August, collecting 25 large boxes
of supplies to help us care for the animals.
Since MHS partnered with American
Textile & Recycling Services in April 2012,
our collection bins placed throughout
the community to accept gently used
clothing and shoes have generated more
than $40,000 for the animals.
Since MHS joined the Kroger Community
Rewards program in 2010, more than 450
registered households have raised $40,000
and counting for the animals in our care.
When you register your Kroger card at
www.krogercommunityrewards.com and
designate the Michigan Humane Society
(#90133) as the benefiting charity, your
points will add up to changed animal lives!
The following organizations held
casual days benefiting MHS, so that
more animals can find loving homes.
It’s Casual for a Cause!
When you donate your used clothing and shoes at
an ATRS/MHS recycling bin, ATRS will make a
cash donation to MHS to help animals in need.
Bin Locations (Available 24 Hours a Day):
MHS Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills
MHS Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland
To host a donation bin at your business,
call 248.283.1000, ext. 149.
To locate another MHS donation bin near you,
call ATRS at 313.378.3503.
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52-1 District Court
Cambridge Consulting Group
Charter Township of West Bloomfield
CHE Trinity Health
City of Rochester Hills
Comerica Securities
Ford Motor Company
General Dynamics Land
Systems Employee Association
General Motors, Warren,
Vehicle Engineering Center
Independent Bank
Lowry Computer Products, Inc.
Rehmann
Stanley Security
Our Partners
Expanding Shelter Medicine Opportunities
Providing educational opportunities for tomorrow’s veterinarians through a partnership
with Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, to benefit animals,
students and our communities.
A senior student from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine spays an adoptable dog under the mentoring of
veterinarians from MHS and MSU. With the largest sheltering operation in Michigan and a large and diverse group
of animals in our care, MHS offers a valuable learning opportunity for the community’s future veterinarians.
Advancing animal welfare in order to
improve the lives of our beloved animal
companions is a core tenet of the mission
of both the Michigan Humane Society and
the Michigan State University College of
Veterinary Medicine. It also serves as the
foundation to a mutually beneficial and
evolving partnership between the two
organizations that stands to benefit
companion animals throughout Michigan.
In 2013, the partnership provided two
groups of MSU veterinary students with
opportunities to further their development
by working side by side with MHS veterinary center staff to perform spay and neuter
surgeries. Under the mentoring of MHS
veterinarians and MSU professors, the senior
veterinary students are provided with the
critical opportunity to advance their surgical
experience and gain important knowledge in
many areas. MHS will host the next group of
veterinary students in January.
The synergistic partnership between MHS
and MSU is part of a growing trend within
the veterinary community that is providing
care for animals in shelters while they await
loving homes, and, at the same time, educational opportunities for students.
The new curriculum will offer students
the ability to see how shelter medicine differs
from a private practice clinic. Students will
gain experience in all aspects of shelter
medicine such as surgery, medicine, population health, veterinary forensics, cruelty
investigation, animal behavior and modification, and shelter and adoption programs.
“Students are gaining exposure to a
range of clinical issues they normally won’t
see in private practice or hospital settings,”
says Robert Fisher, D.V.M. and MHS chief
scientific officer. “That is in part due to the
sheer number of animals we care for at the
Michigan Humane Society. They also will
be exposed to population health issues, infectious diseases of animals and preventative
veterinary medicine. MHS is also able to offer experience with one of the most advanced
cruelty investigation teams in the country.”
Participation in the program gives veterinary students access to shelter medicine and
surgery experiences with possibilities for
further learning, including a shelter medicine
and surgery clerkship. The program will
benefit those students who have an interest
in understanding animal shelter issues and
needs, and ultimately will benefit animals
throughout our state when the students
begin their careers.
“One of the significant strengths of the
Michigan Humane Society is that it is a
big, well run organization,” said Dr. Laura
Nelson, assistant professor of surgery in
the Department of Small Animal Clinical
Sciences. “I think it will benefit our students
to get to see why animals are surrendered,
how many animals shelters manage in a
given year, and to be aware of the problems
so they can be advocates for shelters, even if
they don’t work in a shelter in the future.”
After each student group completes the
full-day program, Dr. Fisher interviews them
to get their feedback and impressions of their
time at MHS.
“The students value this learning experience and appreciate the uniqueness of this
opportunity,” says Dr. Fisher.
In the coming years, the partnership
between MHS and MSU will take an even
larger step forward as we build a new
MHS Center for Animal Care in Detroit,
just north of our current, antiquated facility.
The future MHS Detroit facility will
provide a dedicated learning space designed
specifically for MSU students.
“The new MHS Detroit campus is going
to allow us to provide the highest quality of
service and expand the programs we offer
to the animals and the people of Detroit,”
says Cal Morgan, MHS president and CEO.
“Our partnership with MSU will have a
significant and extremely positive influence
on those efforts.”
Over and above its immediate impact
for students and animals, the partnership
between the Michigan Humane Society
and Michigan State
University will have
a positive effect on
the animals in our
community for many
years to come.”
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Aiding Animals in Peril
Homeless
No More
Based in Detroit, the MHS Cruelty Investigation and Rescue
Department responds to more than 10,000 calls each year
to help animals in need of help and hope.
Every day, dozens of animals come to
MHS through the work of our Cruelty
Investigation and Rescue Department, based
at the MHS Detroit Center for Animal Care.
Responding to the more than 10,000 hotline
calls each year, these men and women often
are the last line of defense for the city’s most
at-risk animals. Those animals include an
abused stray dog named Dorothy and a
trapped kitten named Alberta.
Rescuing,
Rehoming
and
Restoring
Animal Lives
in the ‘D’
Thousands of Detroit’s unwanted, stray, abused, neglected, abandoned, injured and at-risk animals depend on the
Michigan Humane Society for lifesaving care. One of those animals was a stray dog named Dorothy (left), who had been
shot. After recovering for months in MHS’ care, she’s starting her new life with Sarah and Merrick Martin and their dog,
Bandit, and even got a new name: Smokey. Thanks to our supporters, Dorothy’s transformation story is just one of many
happy endings in the ‘D’ this year.
D
etroit. That one word means different things to different people.
To the Michigan Humane Society,
Detroit has meant “home” since 1877.
Change is inevitable over the course of more
than 135 years, but at MHS, one thing that
hasn’t changed is our dedication to the
animals and people in Detroit. MHS continues its strong commitment to creating and
implementing programs to better serve our
community and its evolving needs. We continue to advance our mission with Detroit at
the core because it has been our home base
from which we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome so many of the community’s discarded
and often forgotten animals, so they can
begin life anew.
Though MHS is a private nonprofit
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organization, we shelter and care for thousands more of the city of Detroit’s homeless animals than any other organization,
including Detroit Animal Control, which is
managed by the Detroit Police Department
and primarily focused on public safety and
enforcing city animal ordinances. About 60
percent of the strays found in Detroit, or
about 6,000 dogs and cats each year, come
to MHS. In total, the MHS Detroit Center
for Animal Care takes in approximately
15,000 of the city’s animals each year.
Since 2010, MHS has also helped Detroit
Animal Control by transferring its adoptable animals to our organization for
rehoming. At the same time, MHS’ ability to
find these animals good homes saves many
more lives.
When an MHS Rescue driver found Dorothy, it appeared
that she’d been hit by a car. Later, an MHS veterinarian
made the shocking discovery that the dog had been shot
in the face.
Following an act of unthinkable cruelty,
Dorothy wandered the streets of Detroit,
her jaw swollen and blood covering her face
and front legs. Eventually, someone noticed
the injured dog tottering slowly down a quiet street and contacted MHS. Initially, the
MHS Rescue driver thought Dorothy had
been hit by a car. An examination by one of
our veterinarians at the MHS Detroit Center
for Animal Care showed that the young dog
had been shot in the face. She had broken
teeth, bone fragments in her mouth and an
infected wound. Without treatment, she
would have continued to suffer and would
eventually have died.
Dorothy needed surgery and three months of recovery time
in foster care with an MHS staff member before she could
find a loving home.
Dorothy was started on antibiotic treatment and went through extensive surgery to
repair her jaw. Then, she went into specialized foster care with an MHS staff member for three months while she continued
to heal. When Sarah Martin heard about
Dorothy’s ordeal, she wanted to give her the
loving home she so greatly deserved. Today,
Dorothy has a new name, Smokey, and lives
in metro Detroit with Sarah and her husband, Merrick, as well as a nearly identical
canine sister, Bandit.
An MHS Rescue driver tries to reach a frightened kitten stuck
in a pipe near the U.S./Canada border.
mends that pets be allowed to live inside
with their families, it is not illegal to keep
animals outside. However, these pets must be
provided with proper shelter, sufficient food,
plenty of water and medical care to maintain
them in a good state of health. MHS teams
hit the road every day to make sure that’s
the case and to make follow-up visits on
previous cases.
Thanks to a partnership with Purina, this
year we will also be able to give out 500
high-quality dog houses for outdoor dogs
in need of shelter. Our annual straw drops
also are crucial in helping protect dogs from
harsh Michigan winter conditions. Free
straw replaces linens like towels or rugs,
which quickly absorb moisture and freeze.
When our straw drop teams finish stuffing a
doghouse, they sometimes get to witness an
excited dog who is all too happy to burrow
into his new nest. By providing this “gift” of
straw, they know they’ve made a big difference to that animal.
Curiosity almost got the best of Alberta, a
lone kitten who found herself in a predicament near the United States/Canada border.
It’s not clear if she was coming into the U.S.
or headed toward Canada, but somewhere
along the way, she got stuck in a pipe. A
passerby heard her cries for help and immediately called the MHS Rescue hotline.
After her rescue, the kitten was found to be underweight,
but otherwise healthy. Following some time in foster care,
Alberta was happy to settle down in a loving home.
When the Rescue driver arrived, he soon
realized that saving the kitten would not be
easy. Reaching into the pipe only scared the
kitten, and she backed further away. Not
giving up, he gained access to a nearby sewer
that was connected to the pipe and was
able to pull the kitten to safety. Fortunately,
Alberta was healthy, though she did need to
spend time in a foster home to gain weight
before she was adopted. Now, Alberta has a
safe and loving place to call home.
The MHS Cruelty Investigation Department not only enforces Michigan’s anticruelty laws in Detroit, Hamtramck and
Highland Park, but also educates thousands
of residents each year on how to better care
for their pets. While MHS strongly recom-
Cover Story
Individual pet food donations and community pet food
bank drives help MHS keep thousands of dogs and cats
from becoming homeless.
The MHS Pet Food Bank provides qualifying low-income pet owners with free food
for their dogs and cats. The program is carefully administered so that the food reaches
those most in need. Currently, 2,100 pet
owners are registered for the program, with
60 percent residing in Detroit. Sometimes,
those coming in to pick up food tell us how
much it means to them to have one less
worry in their lives; or that it makes all the
difference in whether their pets eat or not.
Thousands of pet owners in Detroit and beyond depend on
MHS’ low-cost clinics to help keep their pets safe and healthy.
MHS cruelty investigators are able to remove a dog from
immediately life-threatening conditions. Skipper now lives
indoors with a loving family.
When it’s necessary to remove animals
from a home and we can legally, our
cruelty investigators take the first step
in creating a better future for these abused,
neglected and abandoned animals.
And, they are experienced at collecting
evidence to bring abusers to justice
when possible.
Keeping Families Together
With our state’s economy continuing to
struggle, the Michigan Humane Society’s
proactive programs to help Keep Families
Together face ever-increasing demand. Supporting these pet owners so that they can
keep their beloved pets during hard times
instead surrendering them or turning them
loose on the streets is saving thousands of
additional lives.
To help protect the community’s animals as well as its human residents from
dangerous diseases like rabies, MHS holds
our annual series of low-cost Protect-a-Pet
vaccination and microchipping clinics each
spring and summer at several parks in the
city of Detroit. These clinics reach thousands
of pet owners who otherwise could not
afford preventative veterinary care for their
pets. And, low-cost microchipping offered at
the clinics helps ensure that, if a pet does get
lost, they will have traceable identification to
help them get home to their families.
Because You Care
For more than 135 years, MHS has
been there to rescue, shelter, treat illness,
heal wounds and find good homes for tens
of thousands of Detroit’s most in-need
animals. And, we look forward to the next
100-plus years of caring for animals in the
‘D’ with the future MHS Detroit Center
for Animal Care, just north of our current
location. Please stay tuned for updates in
the next few months on the building of our
new Detroit home.
Our work is only possible because
people like you have cared and believed
that, together, we could make a difference.
Because of you, MHS will continue to
help animals in need in Detroit for many
more years to come.
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Cold Weather Safety
Protecting Pets This Winter
The Michigan Humane Society strongly recommends that pets be kept inside with the
rest of the family – especially during extreme weather. However, if an animal must be left
outdoors for any length of time, Michigan law requires that the pet owner provides them
with adequate shelter, food and water to maintain them in a good state of health.
The MHS Cruelty Investigation and Rescue Department
provides straw to hundreds of outdoor dogs each winter.
Additional Cold Weather
Pet Safety Tips:
•
Roaming cats often seek the warmth
of car engines. Be sure to knock
on the car hood or honk the horn
before starting your car.
•
Increase the amount of food by 15
percent for animals living outdoors
during the winter months. The extra
calories are needed to help the animal stay warm.
•
Regular access to clean, unfrozen
water is also critical. Check drinking
water every few hours.
•
If an animal is cold to the touch, or
his paws and ears are pale, he may
have frostbite. Move the animal to a
warmer area and contact a veterinarian immediately.
•
You can help MHS give animals
the lifesaving care they will need to
survive the winter. Please donate online at www.michiganhumane.org/
donate, use the enclosed envelope, or
call 855.MHS.GIVE.
Through chilling weather, sleet and snow, the Michigan Humane Society Cruelty Investigation Department is in full
swing responding to cold weather calls.
Dogs should have a well-built, insulated,
slant-roofed doghouse. The interior should
be just large enough for the dog to stand,
turn around and to lie down comfortably. It
should be slightly elevated from the ground
for air circulation. The door should face
away from prevailing winds and have a
protective flap to eliminate drafts.
Clean, dry straw should be added to the
doghouse for warm bedding rather than
towels, rugs or blankets, which absorb
moisture and freeze.
The many types of inadequate shelter
frequently encountered by MHS cruelty
investigators include an unheated garage or
shed, a doghouse that is too large or lacks
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straw, or dogs simply tied out to a porch,
fence or deck with no shelter at all.
To report animal cruelty and neglect
such as pets left outside without proper
shelter in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland
Park, call the MHS Cruelty Investigation
and Rescue Hotline at 313.872.3401. A
confidential message can be left 24 hours a
day. In other cities, report suspected animal
cruelty to the local animal control or police.
Failing to provide proper provisions for
pets can result in misdemeanor animal
cruelty violations carrying a sentence of up
to 93 days in jail, up to a $1,000 fine, community service and loss of pet ownership
for a specified amount of time.
Kind Kids Honor Roll
T
his list honors compassionate kids who have so generously made donations to help
the dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles and other
animals in our care. For lots of ideas, including fundraisers and fun craft projects to
help the animals, please visit www.michiganhumane.org/kids. Thank you for being kind kids!
The cast and crew of
Cranbrook Kingswood’s
“Curiosity Cat,” a play
written by Chris Grabenstein,
raised $1,032 for the
Michigan Humane Society
by selling stuffed animals
before each performance.
The play also raised
awareness about adopting
homeless pets.
Sam Diaz (left), Chloe Diaz
(center) and Haley Deighan
donated the $20.68 raised
by their lemonade stand
this summer to benefit the
animals at MHS.
Guardian Angels
Catholic School
raised $250 and
collected a carload
of pet supplies
through their
Kindness Week
activities. The
school’s Student
Council delivered the
donations and
visited with the
animals at MHS.
For his fifth
birthday party,
Derek Gillies,
pictured at
MHS with
his sister,
selflessly
requested wish
list items for
the animals
rather than
birthday
presents.
Monetary Contributions
Avondale School Art for Animals
Fundraiser $305
Bates Academy Lemonade Day $31.83
Cranbrook Kingswood’s “Curiosity Cat”
Cast and Crew $1,032
Divine Child Elementary School
6th Grade Class $5
Ferndale Schools $150
Guardian Angels Catholic School
KindnessWeek $250 and wish list items
GSSM Troop #70012 $90
and wish list items
Natalie Holmes lemonade stand $124
Veronica Miller bake sale $50
Novi Community Schools $400
Shailen Odedra $50 and wish list items
in lieu of birthday gifts
Sterling Heights High School $82.85
Summers-Knoll School summer camp
fundraiser $190
Temple Emanu-El Education Center
Caterpillar Room fundraiser $35
Wish List Items
Rachel Zoe Arkin for her Bat Mitzvah
Brownie Troop 70478
Junior Girls Unit #1146
Ellis Carter Piper for his Bar Mitzvah
Brenda Scott Academy/DHS
Troop #70690
Derek Gillies in lieu of birthday gifts
Trey Williams in lieu of birthday gifts
Pet Projects to Help
Homeless Animals
• Craft Projects: Make Kitty Forts or
No-sew Fleece Blankets for cats
awaiting homes.
• Fundraisers: Check out the great ideas
above or think of your own fundraiser.
• Wish List Drives: A current MHS
Wish List can be found at
www.michiganhumane.org/wishlist
• Towel Drives: Collect used towels and
small blankets for the animals in our care.
• Promote Pet Adoption: Encourage
everyone you know to choose the
adoption option.
The Michigan Humane Society is
thankful for all the children who
help us help the animals!
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Ask the Vet
Give Your Pets the Gift of Health
Q. During the holiday season, what pet health and safety tips do veterinarians most
want busy pet owners to keep in mind?
A. A safe, loving and healthy home is
the best gift you can give your pet. In this
season of giving, now is an opportune time
to consider what our pets need most for
their well-being all year long, as well as
take some extra holiday safety precautions.
First, the basics: Is your pet spayed
or neutered? This is one of the most
important gifts you can give your pet. It is
an investment in her health and safety, as
well as the prevention of common behavior
issues associated with intact animals that
cause many animals to lose their homes.
Can you remember the last time your pet
had a veterinary check-up, was tested for
intestinal parasites and heartworm disease,
and had vaccinations to help protect her
from deadly diseases? Identifying any
health conditions early could save you
money and add years to your pet’s life.
If you are looking to give your pet
something extra to show your love, why
not consider a microchip? At an MHS
veterinary center, the cost is about $50 – a
modest investment in something that can
“speak” for your dog or cat should she
ever get lost or separated from you. Make
sure your pet has visible ID in the form of a
current ID tag and license, as well.
Plan a Pet-Safe Holiday Season
One trip no one wants to take over the
holidays (or any time) is to the veterinary
emergency room. The holidays bring a
number of traditional plants, foods and
decor items that, if ingested, can pose
serious dangers to your pets. The presence
of these new items and enticing scents
often results in an uncontrollable urge to
“sample” them. So, beware the following
common household dangers and keep them
out of reach of pets.
Indoor Plants
Many ornamental plants, when ingested,
can result in life-threatening toxicities.
Lilies are so toxic to cats that chewing
any part of the plant or licking the pollen
can result in sudden kidney failure. If you
have cats, be sure to keep lilies out of
your home. Remember this around Easter
as well.
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Poinsettias were at one time toxic upon
ingestion. Genetic selection for showy traits
has decreased their potency to the point
that these plants are irritating to the mouth
and stomach and may cause mild vomiting
or nausea, but they usually are not deadly.
Still, why risk it? Choose a silk version
instead and enjoy them year after year.
Mistletoe can be toxic, depending on the
type, amount and part ingested.
All parts of the Amaryllis are toxic, but
especially the bulbs.
Outdoor Hazards
Most pet owners are aware of the serious
toxicity of antifreeze (ethylene glycol).
Unfortunately, it has a pleasant, sweet
taste and even a tiny amount can be fatal
when ingested. Propylene glycol is a much
safer, nontoxic form of antifreeze and is
recommended for use by those who have
pets. Keep animals out of the garage area.
When you purchase ice melts for your
sidewalk and driveway, look for a pet-safe
version, and remember to wipe your dog’s
paws after walks.
Holiday Decor
Exercise caution in choosing your holiday
decor, and closely supervise your animals.
Securing the Christmas tree to the wall
or ceiling will lessen the likelihood of it
being knocked over and causing harm to
your pets or other family members.
Electrical cord chewing can result in
electrocution with sudden death or,
more commonly, oral burns and heart and
lung complications. Unplug tree lights
when you’re not able to closely supervise
your pets.
Cats can’t seem to resist chewing on
tinsel, string and ribbons, so avoid these
items, which could be ingested and cause
an intestinal obstruction. Also watch out
for the crinkly silica packets commonly
packaged with shoe boxes and electronics.
The ingestion of ornaments or pine
needles can cause oral trauma as well as
an obstruction that requires immediate
exploratory surgery.
Never burn candles around pets. Also
avoid liquid potpourri which could be
Michael Redmer, D.V.M., examines a canine client.
ingested and result in toxicity from
electrolyte imbalances. In addition, the
burning of aromatic items can kill pet birds
due to their sensitive respiratory systems.
Batteries contain corrosive agents that
can cause severe ulceration of the mouth,
tongue and the entire GI tract, and could
result in an obstruction or death.
Be aware that artificial fireplace logs,
while not toxic, contain sawdust and wax
that can cause gastrointestinal upset or
intestinal obstruction if ingested.
Do provide appropriate chew toys to
help keep pets occupied and lessen the
chances that they’ll pick something harmful
to chew on.
Food and Medicine
Medications and supplements are among
the key sources of pet poisonings each year,
so be sure that everyone in the household
takes extra precautions to keep them out
of reach of pets. Remind your guests as
well, and provide them with a safe place to
“park” their purses or suitcases.
Many human foods or any sudden
change in diet can play havoc with your
Ask the Vet
pet’s digestive system, simply because
your pet is used to eating nutritionally
balanced food for pets. Furthermore, many
human foods are too rich and salty for
safe consumption by animals, including a
number of traditional holiday foods. Fatty
foods such as dark meat turkey, gravy and
ham can cause pancreatitis. If you can’t
resist those big brown eyes, then limit the
table food treats to a couple small bits of
plain, cooked lean white meat that is not
salty, spiced/seasoned, marinated or cured.
The following food items are toxic to
pets, potentially even in small amounts, so
be extra cautious about keeping them out
of your pet’s reach at all times, whether
on your plate, on the counter (including
cookies you leave out for Santa), or in the
trash can:
• Alcoholic beverages
• Avocado
• Chocolate
• Coffee or coffee grounds
• Grapes, raisins
• Macadamia nuts
• Moldy or spoiled foods
• Onions, onion powder, garlic
• Salt or salty foods
• Yeast dough (unbaked bread)
• Xylitol, an artificial sweetener found
in sugarless gum and other foods
Avoid access to any bones, but
especially from fish, fowl or pork, which
can splinter and lodge in your pet’s throat
or digestive tract.
Emergency Numbers
In spite of your best efforts, at some point,
your pet may ingest something dangerous.
Seek veterinary medical attention
immediately. Time can be the determining
factor in the successful treatment of
your pet.
Take a moment now to plug into your
cell phone or address book the following
phone numbers: your pet’s veterinarian, the
nearest emergency/after-hours veterinary
hospital, and the national ASPCA
Animal Poison Control hotline (your
credit card will be charged a service fee):
888.426.4435.
The MHS veterinary centers wish
you and your pets the gifts of safety
and good health!
Want to receive high quality
veterinary care for your pet while
helping homeless animals? Become
a Michigan Humane Society
veterinary client.
In-Home Heroes
Fostering tomorrow’s best friends
Sign up today at
michiganhumane.org/foster
In-Home Heroes is the Michigan Humane
Society’s short-term, in-home care
program which saves lives by helping
animals who need a little extra time and
TLC prior to adoption.
Animals may be placed in
foster homes for a variety
of reasons: illness,
injury, they are too
young for
adoption, etc.
We supply the
resources you supply
the love!
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Tribute Gifts
The Michigan
Humane Society is
grateful for those
who have made
donations in honor or
in memory of people
or animals who have
touched their lives.
20th Anniversary
Peggy & Robert Christie
The DeLorenzos
Anniversary
Linda & John Axe
Dorothy & Byron
Gerson
Gerald Piro
Russell Noble
Steve & Teddie Soya
Mike & Tina
Birth
Luna Glisic
Ileane & Bruce Thal
9th Birthday
Griffin Price
Friends & Family
Birthday
Andrea Jenniches
Bart, Keebs & Bad
Kitty
Craig Singer
Douglas & Todd, Susie
& Michael, &
Claudia
Elizabeth Correa
Hubert & Eliza
Sawyers
Joe Fedorczyk
Joan, Lisa, Melissa, Kim
John Falk
John Falk
Lenore Fogelman
Gloria Miller
Madeleine Berman
Doreen Vitti
Pamela Burko
Marilyn Mach
The Papuga Family
Rochelle Itoh
The Team
Sue Witus
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Graduation
Lauren Bardy
Peggy & Jim
Hackstedde
Marriage
Kathy & Bill
Tim Herbert & Books
of Discovery
Mark Karvinen & Patty
Soave
Joan & Tom
Speedy Recovery
Mrs. M. Berman
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Weisberg
In Honor Of…
Annie Alstott & Janie
Gordon
Frances Rove
Bandit, Murphy, Gypsy,
Sparky, Sadie, Jaspur
Sandy & Eddie
Rosenbaum
Chaplain Micky Golden
Moore, Ph.D.
Joan Miszak
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To donate: Call 248.283.1000 or visit www.michiganhumane.org
Christina Pilat
David Marino
Jerry Wendy Colin &
Erin
Jerry Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory
Hahn
Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Lessnau
Nicole Propst
Judith Brown
Ryan Kachnowski
John Kachnowski
Sophie
Mary Sundock
Terri Klimek & Gary
Kovacic
Lisa Koteskey & Derek
Sweeting
Vern Standley
Elizabeth Kritzman
Woody’s Wish
Marta Diffen
In The Name Of…
Charlie
Mr. & Mrs. William
Kirby
John Thunder
Beverly Hills Lions
Club
On Behalf Of…
The Shell Family
Gary Rellinger
In Memory Of…
Abby Vibert
Claudia & Paul Riemer
Ake Bjerser
Dr. & Mrs. Kost
Elisevich
Elaine Darbee
John Leibert
Mark-Deb-Matthew
Simpson
Susan File
The Golles
The Stand Gastro
Bistro John Kelly &
Paul Grosz
Tracey Mccaghy
Allison Hansen
Eugene Hansen
Laura Vanloon
Mark & Beth Wright
Amanda Snyder
A-Crew 2nd Shift
Amelia Wilcheski
Paula, Russ & Katie
Liebetrau
Andrea Jackson
Allan Emmer
Dana & Jim Selis
Danielle Bergeron
Dave & Renee Tull
Deborah Cooper
Dee Pargman
Dennis Cavanaugh
Dittrich Family
Family & Friends at
Hungry Howie’s
Distributing, Inc.
Gene & Lois Miller
Isaac Hanna
James Smith
Jeff Hearn
Jennifer Hearn
John & Patti Mastin
Julie Cavalcanti
Kelly DeAngelis
Ken & Marilyn Way
Leprino Foods
Moe & Mary Anne
Shrikian
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis
Roehrig
Nancy & John
DeAngelis
Randy & Sandy
Narowitz
Ronald & Josephine
Kassab
Sam & Nada Simon
The Kohler Family
Tom & Sandra Wood
Ann Kennedy
Deborah Conrad
Iris Vedar
Janice Prezzato & Paul
Speer
Anna Hilz
Scott Alvis
Barry Rohan
Mike & Steph
Bella
Colleen Finch, Aubrey,
Andrew & Jillian
Beloved Cat
Sandra Witt
Bertine Stankovich
George Stankovich
Betsy Miller
Zonta Detroit II
Betty Balke
Merlin Balke
Betty Fichuk
Matt, Marge Haarala,
Tom, Jackie, Joel,
Jenny
Betty McIntyre
Nancy Wigton
Betty Mitchell
Melanie Madercic/Joan
Shoberg/Joan Cizmas
Buchta
Mr. & Mrs. Edward
Bradshaw
Bob Ratz
Dick & Pat Curp
Bonnie Zemke
The Gary Hellner
Family
Boomer
Elaine & Mehmet
Bayram
Brian Moran
John Gagliano, Grace
Lopez, Rob Gagliano
& Rick Gagliano of
Collex Collision
Experts
Bruce Johnson
Gabriela Garrison
Bruiser Malone
Vicky, Roger & Daisy
Burrows
Bubba & Princess
Janet Morse
Buddie the Beagle
Dale Malinowski
Buddy
John & Linda Axe
Caesar
Howard Gourwitz
Carla Heikkinen
Bradley Stedry
Cash
Mr. & Mrs. John Axe
Celeste B. Grosvenor
Donna, Terry, Alex, Jeff,
Brad & Paisley
Charles Hawkins
Beverly Anne Aulph
Interior Space
Management, Lennie
& Glenn Joseph
Charlie
Anita Stromberg
Charlie, Sharlie, Kishmir,
Tiger, KC, Cooper &
Molly
Sandy & Eddie
Rosenbaum
Chris Campbell
Dennis & Jean
Campbell
Kim & Dave Marlowe
Mr. & Mrs. Wolfram
Pat & Don Campbell
Christine Gary
Patrick & Katie Milam
Christopher Funke
C&L team
Jim Derian
Mary Ann Trojan
The Delphi Legal Staff
Clayton Elliott
Audrey & Winnifred
Howe
Billy & Steven & Linda
Susan Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Kirk
Vickers
Penny Sage
Cleo Sims
Presley & Suzanne Sims
Coleen Krumm
Patricia Erickson
Cora Rose Kapelanski
Friends at Hylant
Cyrus R. Chauvin
Denice & Brian Brown
Daisy Mae
Nina & Stephen
Sucharski
Dalai
In Loving Memory
Terri Shoop
& Tina Fisher
Daniel J. Malott
Hybrid Motion
Controls & Safety/
Availability
Daniel Malczynski
Elizabeth Richards
Shirley Starks
Dixie
North American Spirit
LLC
Doris Gorsuch
Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Stapleton
Dorothy Abrams
Don & Cheryl Berkey,
Shannon & Adele
Houle
Dorothy Amara
DAU pals
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Peplinski
Dr. Brad Botvinick
James, Kathy, Samantha
& Jack McCarthy
Edna MacDonald
Ann CracchioloCaraway
Hermine Klengler
Suzanne Hicks
Edward Proksch
The NA EAD Team
Eileen Rissman
Sheryl Pacher
Eleanor Laskowski
Bonnie Edmon
Elizabeth Davis
Bernard & Rose
Rosenthal & Brae
Burn Golf
Elizabeth Owen Moore
Avanti Press, Inc.
Ruth & Mitchell Fox
Emma
Beth, John, Josh &
Ashlon
Emmie Fletcher
Don Kulaszewski
Father of Ratna
Zampani, M.D.
Jerry, Wendy & Erin
Cook & Olga Bowers
Frances Wilson
Colleen Calihan
Frank Cornwell
Chris, Sarita, Olivia &
Emma Stuckey
Dorothy Wright
James Radbaugh
John Stewart
Laurie Buzzette
Rob, Suzy Patrick &
Alex
William Collins
Freda Newman
Dan, Karla, Anna,
Abby & Shane
Frederic Buesser, III
Mr. & Mrs. T.G.
Scupholm, II
Gary Lutze
Jim & Mary Anne
Gary Robinson
Friends from AT&T
ACUS
Robert Haas
Gary Stabile
The Macomb Group
Gayle Gozdor
Ron & Sophie Gozdor
George Duggan
Erika Smith Family
George Grow
Sam & Bonnie Thomas
George Miakinin
Mr. & Mrs. Donald
McMechan
George Pevin
The George Pevin
Foundation
Gerald Wohlberg
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert
Glass
Gina Bruce
Daniel, Lori, Diana &
Lena & the staff at
Samantha Grace
Salon
Frances Luker
Robin Hanks &
Friends
Gracie
Frank & Marty Harold
Gregory Zbikowski
Geraldine Zbikowski
Harry & Gi Gi Brooks
Cathy & Jim
Helen Adler
Amy Perry
Fred & Marci Smith
Henry J. Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Elsey
Howard Frazier
Cheryl Greenshields
Ilene “Torchy”
Silverman
Patricia Schankin
Ilene Sheley
Pranks on the Marsh
Inez Harris
Deborah Wells
Virgil Harris
Irma Fay Harrington
Alan, Cris, Jeff &
Jeannette Harrington
Irving Weiner
Gloria Miller & Kim &
Robert Kaplan &
Family
Is & Maggie
Jerry Cook
Jacqueline Kenyon
James Kenyon
Marcia & James
Kenyon
Nancy Andrews
Jager Davis
Ron Greer
James Beatty
Dawn Lust
Jane Neafie Walker
Carol Barnhart
Janis Wnuk
Maxwell & Bennett
Muhl
Jeanette Sanders
Wolverine Real Estate
& Flagstar Friends
Jim Scullen
Bonnie Edmon
Marcia Nowakowski
Jim Zapinski
The Kissel Family
Joan Anderson
John Breer, Lozen &
Fell & Hardacre
Families
JoAnne Kroll
Jeff & Toulla Palazeti
Panagos Family
Joey
Dr. Zacks & Alice
John & Nancy Jane
Hinsberg
Phyllis Huxley
John Lesner
Barbara Eliasz
John Schmatz
Deb, Lorely, Ashish,
Marc, Bill, Randy,
Marta, Gretchen,
Mary & Toni
John Zajechowski
Antoinette Zajechowski
Joy Kitchen
Bethany Lemm
Joyce Colombo
Donald Pawloski
Joyce Stanley
Fred Stanley
Juanita Marshall
John & Valerie Bass
Judith Calzaretta
Al & Marj Magil
Alison & Fredy Alvear
Donald Mlostek
Frank Calzaretta
Jeni Trainor
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Trainor
Patricia & Keith Moir
Judith Marie Dorchardt
Mary Ann, Kevin, Tim,
Cheryl, Dani, Kim, Z,
Kristi, Joe, Anthony,
Kartryna, Judy &
George
June D. Handley
Charles Handley
Justin Hoffmaster
Karen Hagenlocker
Katherine Elliott
Deneweth, Dugan &
Parfitt
Kathy Blair
Sally Fisher
Tony Leo
Kevin Addy
Kim Perkins
Kim Hee Sung
Lisa Neff
Tribute Gifts
Kimba & Kasey
Anne Kamego
Kissa
Richard & Jacqueline
Gilbert
Klondike
Joan Falk
Kringle
Daniel Thelen
Laura Leith
Jet & Laura Perelli
Michael Lahner
Mr. & Mrs. Doc Sloan
Panther Global
Technologies
Shirley & Margaret
Pastir
Linda Bisballe
Mary Knobloch
Linda Jaworski
Jennifer Parker
The “Dunphy-Daly”
Family
Linda Styczenski
Dan & Karen DeRyke
The Employees of
Morpace
Lloyd Shipman
Ventzel & Susan
Potochnik
Louie
The Fonseka Family
Louis
Natalie Holmes
Lydia Sherer Taylor
Bill & Jenny Chope
Mandy
Kyle Haswell & Jeff
Sloan
Marcia Fox
David Konop
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph
Rubenstein
Margaret Downey
Communications Team
at CHE Trinity Health
Marie Shaw
Mom & Dad Thomas
Marilyn Wiggins
Isabelle Paterson
Marion Weihl
Britt & Dave
Schoonover
Krista Coy
Marjorie Rose
Audrey Rose
Barbara Detwiler
Henry Grix
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Janice & Robert Ross
Katherine Briggs
Goldberg
The Charfoos Family
Thomas Sebold &
Associates, Inc.
Trip Bosart & the
Bosart Investment
Consulting Group
William Beaumont
Hospital, Royal Oak
Marly
In Loving Memory
Frank & Marty Harold
Friends at MHS
Mary Ann Johnston
Medical Staff at
Crittenton Hospital
Medical Center
H.L. Claeys & Co.
Mary Ann Reece
Friends from
IRB-HSBS &
OHRCR
Mary Bannigan
Rich & Sue Roths
Mary Jo Gullekson
Linda Harley
Mary Kouri
The Kouri Family
Mary Sambuchi
Daniel Walz
Matthew Stefani
Amir & Nancy Joja
David & Debbie
Tompson
Joanne & Don Willen
John Walker
Kathy & Gary Twomey
Lynne Goldman
Martin & Marcia Baum
Mike, Christine, Mark
& Paige Stefani
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph
Rubenstein
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent
Rizzo
Norma Tetrault
Paul Holoweski & John
Jonanovich
Ron Spainhour
Susan Good
Mayabelle Conrad
Scott Conrad
Michael Barilka
Huntsman
Michael Kearney &
Boomer
Judy Majcher
Michael Zarem
Bottle Babies Kitten
Rescue
Mildred Townsend
Wendy Townsend
Mitzi, Shu Shu, Buffy,
Suzie, Buttons & Nippy
Linda Morehead
Montana Cook
Police Officers
Association of
Michigan
Morley & Gunner
Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Chasey
Muddy
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Muriel Sutter
Elizabeth Brunette
Myra Cottrell
Amanda Stott
Betty Weber & Family
Nancy Ishac
John Wertman, Andrew
& Tim
Nancy Larsen
Dan Sheridan
Nathaniel Burr
Jody Bruni
Lori Wetzel
Pamela Labenz
Kay Carney & Bruce
Correll
Patricia DePottey
Lisa Rice
Patricia Margaret
McGowan
Konny Rodriguez
Penelope
Charlene Commander
Peter Dangin
Nick, Danny, Ken,
Rick, Scott, Mike,
James
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gilson
Shullie Maissner
Zelma Weisfeld
Pookey
In Loving Memory
Melissa Scoggin
Rocko
& the Fur-Kids
In Loving Memory
Prada
Edith Jones
Pualani
Ann Land
Ralph E. Owen
Paula Owen
Rev. Eugene Simon
Josephine Delorenzo
Richard Bastuba
Merwin Jenkins, D.O.
Richard Largent
Carol Miley
Richard W. Hayford
Aunt Tracy, Alan &
Zharen
Mark & Laurie
Machlay
The Bigos Family
Timm & Lynn Bertera
Rita Ybarra
Gilbert Ybarra, Jr.
Robert Bowden
Treva Bowden
Friends at MHS
Roger Nickell
Johnnie Nickell
Rose Thomas
Richard David
Ruby Summer
Spencer Steel
Rudy Knobloch
Mary Knobloch
Ruth Cotter
John & Linda Axe
Sable
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry
Leman
Sabrina
In Loving Memory
Sandra Wayne
Sabrina
Julie Roach
Sadie
Tom, Nancy, Sam &
Ricky, Riley & Gabby
In Loving Memory
Friends at MHS
Melissa Scoggin
& the Fur-Kids
Robert Collins
The Croteau Family
Robert Granzow
Adele & Ralph Blust,
Jackie & Tom Swierk,
Colleen & Scott Hicks
Robert Hilf
Kenneth Mohr
David Chivas &
Ronald Rice
Robert Meyer, D.O.
Medical Staff at
Beaumont Hospital,
Troy
Cloey
Salvatore Russo
Big Boy Washtenaw
Kevin Terlescki
Sandy Burlie
Catherine Collier
Sarah Clock
Barbara Bachman
Sarah McCardell
Alice McCardell
Sasha
Margaret Sartori, Ph.D.
Scott Tibbenham
Mr. & Mrs. Harold
Rutenbar, Mr. & Mrs.
Glenn Rutenbar,
Mr. & Mrs. Mike
Rutenbar
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
Allan & Todd Allam
The Parlows
Shirley A. Frazen-Dee
Adam Deal
Shirley Morehead
Linda Morehead
Shirley Morgan
Aggregates
Maintenance Co
Edward C. Levy Co.
Siegfried Westcott-Love
In Loving Memory
Shelley Miller
& Joel Hoffman
Sinjin
Pamela Mater
Snowball & Evie
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome T.
Baatz
Star
Ely Muntian
Stephanie Ann Schulte
Mary Kramer
Stephen Edgar
Stephen M. Edgar
Memorial Golf
Classic
Steve Sendek
Sendek family &
friends
Susan McHale
Friends & Family
Sylvia Pevin
The George Pevin
Foundation
Taffy
Bryan & Celine
Domagalski
Theodore Martin
Daphne McDuffie
Tucker
Theresa Migan
John & Ava Burkard
Topaz
Judy Kowal
Trigger
Mary Helen Perlman
Trinette Grandstaff
Karen Fleming
Trudy Bahr
Jo Brecht
UMTRI
Trumbull
In Loving Memory
Allen Coleman
Friends at MHS
Victoria Seigerman
Law Offices Logeman,
Iafrate & Logeman,
P.C.
William Cameron
Allan & Theresa
All honorarium
recipients, the
families of
memorial
recipients, and
contributors will
receive special
letters of
acknowledgment
and gratitude
from the
Michigan
Humane
Society.
Due to limited
space, however,
we are able to
publish only
those donations
of $75 or more,
which will
appear in a
future issue as
space allows.
Submission of
photos does
not guarantee
placement.
Looking for the
perfect one-sizefits-all holiday
gift? Make a
gift in honor
of a loved one,
friend, neighbor
or colleague.
You’ll make them
feel extra-special
while helping the
animals cared
for by the
Michigan
Humane Society.
To make a
Tribute donation,
please use the
enclosed
envelope or call
Heather Pauli at
248.283.1000,
ext. 147.
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Heritage Guild
MHS HERITAGE
GUILD MEMBERS
The Michigan Humane Society would
like to gratefully acknowledge the
following members of our Heritage
Guild, who have designated MHS as a
beneficiary in their estate plan.
Ms. Norene Alexander
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Aman
Pamela and Ralph Arning
Rosemary Atkinson
Karen M. Attaway
Sally and Donald Baker
Ms. Diane G. Batch
Arlene Beaumont
Margaret J. Beck
Gary and Debra Behrendt
Judith A. Belknap
Jeanette Bennett
Mrs. Carol Berg
Ms. Sylvie Boesser
Kristen Borsenik
Ms. Adria Brown
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bruner
Ms. Ann Barney
Ms. Monica Celizic
Vaughn and Amy Chaff
Joan Collins
Ms. Leslie Demyan
Mr. and Mrs. William Denise
Marjorie Diedrich
Ms. Marta Diffen
Lefa Doran
Gordon W. Draper
Mr. and Mrs. Don Durance
Mr. Lee Fallieres
Mr. Roger Fisher
Helen Formell
Daniel and Cheryl Fouchey
Delta and Joe Gibson
Nancy Golos
Ms. Delphina Grebe
Ms. Mary J. Gross
Dr. Toula Guilfoyle
Michael S. Hadden
Mr. and Mrs. Harlan
Agnes Harmon
Mr. and Mrs.Heinzelman
Mr. Jay D. Holsinger
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Horvath
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huard
Michael and Jeane Jensenius
Katherine Kirsh
Mr. George Klaetke
Jeanne M. LiBrizzi and Frederick Strauss
Ms. Patricia Lake and Mr. Martin Lisiecki
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lilley
Eileen Liska-Stronczer and Ronald Stronczer
Denise Lukasiewicz
Ms. Michele Martin
James McIsaac
Ms. Ellen Melcher
Ms. Jacqueline Messier
Betty Morden
Marilyn Murphy
Loretta Neely
Ms. Cheryl Niewiadomski
Linda O. Oleszko
Poppy Parker
Virginia M. Plaia
Mrs. Robert E. Pope
W Fair Radom
Bob and Kay Ritchie
William J. and Debra Rutten
Mrs. Kathleen Schemers
Mr. and Mrs. John Schober
Rita Shendel
Mr. and Mrs. John Siefken
Ms. Marie Spezia
Ms. Susan Spilski
Ms. Tobye Stein and Mr. Neal Alpiner
Audrey Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Tech
Thomas and Dorothy Trefzer
United Talent Agency
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vaysabel
Dr. Susan Wainstock
Joe Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Webber
Mr. Alvin Wendyker
Corrine Zarate
Mrs. Monika Zuckerman
MAKE THE GIFT OF
A LIFETIME FOR ANIMALS
Become a Member of the
MHS Heritage Guild
You can remember the animals cared for by the Michigan Humane Society in many ways:
In your will or trust • As a remainder beneficiary of an account, such as an IRA or other retirement plan • As a remainder beneficiary of a charitable
gift annuity or trust that pays you an income during your lifetime • As a lead beneficiary on a charitable remainder trust
As a member of the Michigan Humane Society Heritage Guild, you will receive:
• A complimentary copy of the annual MHS Pet Calendar • An invitation to the MHS President’s Special Events
• The opportunity to enroll in the exclusive MHS Pet Guardianship Program • A subscription to MHS’ MichigAnimals newsletter
For more information about the Heritage Guild, please call the Michigan Humane Society Development Department at 248.283.1000.
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Going Home
Home for the Holidays
Flutter and Dawson represent just two of the approximately 4,000 emergency rescue
calls MHS will handle this year. These loving animals and so many others will soon be
home for the holidays, thanks to your support of MHS!
M
iraculously, Flutter survived a
fall from a second story porch
in Detroit, but her injuries left
the 4-month-old German shepherd mix
lying helplessly on the cold ground, and
unable to walk. With nowhere else to
turn, her owners called the Michigan
Humane Society Rescue Hotline. Her
owners decided that her best chance was
to go to MHS, in the hopes of recovering
and finding a new home.
When MHS Rescue driver Stacey Bean
arrived, she knew instantly that Flutter
was seriously injured. In spite of her feeble
state, when Stacey gently picked her up to
transport her to MHS, the puppy covered
her in kisses. Flutter was going to need a
lot of medical attention, and a lot of time
to heal.
Flutter was immediately seen by an
MHS veterinarian. X-rays showed that
the fall had fractured both of the puppy’s
front legs. She would require a cast on
both legs and about six weeks of recovery
time in a foster home. Stacey offered to
foster her.
It took her a while to adjust to her new
pink casts, but Flutter is able to move
around and they don’t stop her from
showing her loving personality. Flutter has
been back for medical checkups and to get
Flutter survived the fall from a second story porch, and after several weeks of healing and care, she will be ready to
find love again.
new casts, and we are happy to report
that she has been making significant
progress in her recovery. In fact, Stacey
says she has a tough time keeping up with
the happy and energetic pup. In a few
more weeks, her casts will come off for
B
ecoming trapped in a gas station
bathroom would be unpleasant
for most, but for Dawson, it was
almost his last pit stop. The employees at
a gas station in Detroit said that the kitten
had been going in and out of a small hole
in the bathroom wall previously, but they
hadn’t seen him in a few days and were
becoming concerned.
They called the Michigan Humane
Society Rescue Hotline to see what could be
done. When MHS Rescue driver
Chris Ouwerkerk arrived, he didn’t hear
anything coming from the hole and was
concerned that the worst had happened.
After knocking on the wall near the hole
a few times, he got the response he was
looking for – a faint “meow.”
good and she will
be ready to find her
forever home, thanks
to your support.
Watch Flutter’s Story:
brick outer wall. Chris pulled the kitten to
safety and brought him to the MHS Detroit
Center for Animal Care.
An MHS veterinarian examined Dawson
and determined that he had a severe upper
respiratory infection, but with medicine
and several weeks of care in an MHS
foster home, he is expected to make a full
recovery and then find what will be his first
loving home.
Dawson was trapped for three days inside a gas station
bathroom wall, cold, hungry and helpless. After fighting
an upper respiratory infection, he will be ready to find his
first and only loving home.
Watch Dawson’s
Story, made possible
by your support:
An access hole was cut into the wall by
one of the gas station employees, allowing
Chris to spot the kitten, who appeared to
be trapped between a steel beam and the
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MHS Holiday Store
Holiday Gift Guide
2013
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Toy - Snowman, Santa or Reindeer, $9.95. 4| Cat Stocking, $9.95. 5| Dog Stocking, $9.95.
6| Pet Antlers, $9.95. 7| MHS Mustache Mugs - Dog or Cat, $17.95. 8| MHS Ceramic Paw Print
Tumbler, $14.95. 9| Christmas Tug Balls Toy, $6.95. 10| Cat Christmas Tree Teaser, $18.95.
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Celebrity Chat
Karen Newman, Singer
A
s a life-long Michigander, Karen
Newman has a special connection
with metro Detroit. In addition to
being a professional singer and performing
the national anthem before Detroit Red
Wings games for nearly two decades, she is
a writer, philanthropist, wife, mother and
animal lover.
She, along with her husband Dino
and twins Kylie and Dylan, have four
adopted cats, including one from the
Michigan Humane Society, plus two
dogs and a horse.
And she knows how to spread
Christmas magic. Newman believes that
Christmas is a magical time for giving, and
making memories for people and
pets alike.
“As someone who grew up in
Michigan, I’m going to make sure that
magic happens right here in downtown
Detroit!” says Newman.
She recently released her second,
full-length Christmas CD and will return
to the Fox Theater in mid-December for
“Karen Newman’s Christmas on
Woodward Avenue.” “Ever since I was a kid, it’s been the
music of Christmas that reminds me why
we celebrate in the first place,” she adds.
Newman has even written a children’s
book based on her song, “Christmas Eve
on Woodward Avenue.” The story, which
follows a Detroit family whose Dad is
serving overseas during the holidays, is a
love letter to all who unselfishly sacrifice
for our nation’s freedom. The book is
accompanied by a CD recording of the
story, which she narrated along with
legendary radio personality Jim Harper,
and a portion of the proceeds will benefit
a local children’s charity.
She also contributed two songs,
including a duet with Channel 4 anchor
Devin Scillian, “Wrap Yourself in Ribbon,”
to “A Michigan Christmas of Hope,” a CD
in support of another children’s charity.
With her schedule nearly as full as
Santa’s this time of year, we are fortunate
that she was able to sit down with
MichigAnimals to discuss her love
of animals.
Have you always loved
animals? Yes, ever since I was a little
Karen Newman believes in spreading Christmas magic and creating memories through her music. She also finds time for
many projects to support area charities during the holidays.
Newman’s beloved
cat, Bebe, one of
the family’s many
pets, came into
their lives as a
stray. Bebe passed
away a year ago,
but her sweetness
and unconditional
love will never be
forgotten.
girl. I am one of seven children, and we
grew up with animals. My parents thought
it was a good way to instill responsibility. I
guess, as a parent, I do, too! I was constantly
saving animals – frogs, birds ... Still am!
Tell us about your first pet.
Sparky, a very sensitive Brittany spaniel.
He forgot he was a dog. When my mother
came home with her last set of twins, he
ran away from home. Too much competition.
He did come back, by the way!
Do you have any special
holiday memories en-tail-ing
pets? Waking up on Christmas to
find that the cats had unwrapped their
catnip presents!
What is most rewarding about
sharing your life with pets?
Unconditional love and the many funny
moments when you need them the most.
What is your fondest pet memory? A few years ago, a stray cat sauntered
into our lives. Found her taking a nap on
our deck. No one claimed her, so we did.
Her name was Bebe and she was the sweetest cat. We said goodbye a year ago, but I
will always remember her.
Do your children and animals
share a special bond? They each
have their perfect matches. My kids care
for and love their pets!
Do you have any dog- or
cat-like traits? I am nocturnal
like my cats. I am sometimes graceful.
I am nothing like my dogs, except for
liking treats!
If your pets could talk, what
would they say about your
singing? They would say I am
spectacular – they know who holds the
can opener!
Why is it important to
support the Michigan Humane
Society? There are so many homeless
animals. MHS can only do so much.
We all need to support this cause.
Adopt. Volunteer. Donate. Report
all abuse.
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ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE
PAID
MICHIGAN
HUMANE SOCIETY
warm and fuzzy
holiday wishes
FROM EVERYONE AT THE MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY
Thank you for helping
MHS get thousands of
animals, like Prince,
Sterling and Veronica,
HOME!

Home for the Holidays… in the `D`

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