News Letter Winter 2011 - Hinsdale Humane Society

Humanely Speaking
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Director’s Desk
So Long Rusty
“One kind word can warm three winter
months.”
-Japanese Proverb
Rusty, the long roaming stray dog from Oak Brook, has safely arrived at his
new home at Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. After 3 to 4 years of living
on his own and depending upon strangers for his next meal, Rusty was finally
captured on September 20, 2010 and brought to the Hinsdale Humane Society.
I don’t know about you, but January is
not my favorite time of year. The harsh
winds of winter, the early onset of darkness and the endless snow just wear me
down. Snow is pretty in December when
you’re dreaming of a white Christmas.
Snow in January is just cold.
How I long for a bit of warmth when I
start my car or walk my dog! When I saw
the quote, “One kind word can warm
three winter months,” I realized I had
discovered the key to a new outlook on
winter. If a kind word can completely
change one’s outlook, then a kind act can
change someone’s life. How true!
HHS Executive Director, Lori Halligan
with Nicky, a Maltese/Shih Tzu who was
rescued from a puppy mill auction
Our volunteers walk dogs in below zero
wind chills and they brave icy roads to
come to the Hinsdale Humane Society to
play with the felines. Just think what that
means to a homeless dog or cat who resides here! People adopt animals in spite
of abysmal weather. It makes a huge difference in the life of the dog or cat. But
adopting also warms the hearts of the
family who finds a forever friend.
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From the first day of his arrival,
Rusty has been very leery of people,
and understandably so. During his
years on the streets, he was always
able to keep a respectable distance
within his comfort zone. Life in captivity, however, proved to be difficult for Rusty. He seemed depressed.
He staged a hunger strike. The only
time he wagged his tail was when he
was in the company of other dogs.
So a difficult decision was made in
late November to transfer Rusty to
Best Friends Dogtown Sanctuary,
where he could live in the company
of other dogs while receiving rehabilitative training to learn to trust
humans. Best Friends accepts less
than 1% of the 2000 applications
they receive monthly, so we were
very pleased to know Rusty could
live there. But it was a bittersweet
decision. Rusty would have to leave
familiar territory and the people
who cared for him.
Rusty
Rusty receiving treatment for heartworm at
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
"We wanted the storybook ending;
for him to be back in the neighborhood that loved him, in a home, sitting down with the family on the couch
watching television," said Lori Halligan, Executive Director. "But that isn't
what would have made him happy. That's what would have made us happy."
A further complication of Rusty’s stay at HHS was his advanced case of heartworm infestation. Had Rusty not been captured when he was, there is no question he would have succumbed from his heartworm disease and very likely
would not have made it through the winter. His most recent blood work shows
he will require further medication for heartworms once he is settled at Best
Friends in spite of three previous rounds of treatment.
Rusty’s ongoing care and support has been made possible by many individuals
who have made donations to pay for his medical care and transportation to
Utah.
continued on page 3
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GOOD NEWS!
Holiday Highlights
Thanks to all who supported our 2010
Holiday fundraising programs. They
raise much of our needed funds to
provide continued care for our homeless pets year round. The generosity
and kindness of our fellow animal
lovers is a true holiday blessing.
HHS Holiday Fundraisers for 2010
included: Sponsor an Animal Certificates, Holiday Appeal, Holiday
Cards, Giving Tree, Holiday Gift
Wrap, and Holiday Shop & Share at
Vern Goers Greenhouse.
PAW S F O R A P P L A U S E
A big thank you for the generous
donations from our local area scouting troops: Spring Ave. Girl Scout
Troup 255; Brownie Troup #58140,
3rd Grade Classes from The Lane
School for donating money after our
Humane Ed Program visit; Oak
School Juniors Troop #262, donation from cookie sales.
Congratulations and thank you to
Ryan and Caitlin, children of HHS
volunteer, Erin Vahl for creating
the original animal drawing that was
selected for the cover of the HHS’s
Annual Holiday Appeal card.
Ryan & Caitlin Vahl’s winning artwork for the
cover of the HHS 2010 Holiday Appeal Card
Rogy’s Learning Place students donated
shelter supplies for the animals.
HHS Volunteers Jeff Posch & Betty Tetens
help decorate the shelter for the Holidays
Holiday Gift Wrap - Borders
and Barnes & Noble
The HHS volunteers were out in full
force this holiday at our annual gift
wrapping in Oak Brook at Borders and
Barnes & Noble. The popular fundraiser allows us to promote HHS, our
adoptable animals, and raise needed
funds for our homeless animals. And at
Borders, our volunteer/pet teams win
over the shoppers!
Thanks to the students at Rogy’s
Learning Place, Burr Ridge who
collected shelter supplies and cash
donations. They enjoyed a special
shelter tour and visiting with the
animals; Thank you to the CSA
Fraternal Life, Czechoslovak Society of America, Lodge Rovnost
#53. One hundred volunteer hours
were matched with a $250 donation
from their national office.
To those who organized special
projects and donated the proceeds:
Special thanks to ACM Elevator
Company, Lombard who made a
donation for “blue jeans Friday.”
And, to Kristin Skelton, Floofins
& Co., who organized a collection
drive in conjunction with National
Shelter Appreciation Week.
Thank you Gayne, Martha and
Katherine Underwood who made a
donation to the shelter as part of an
annual Christmas tradition. And, to
Katherine, who donated her allowance to help the animals.
HHS volunteer Allison HammondSchwartz at Barnes & Noble with her
son, Zachary - our youngest volunteer!
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A special thanks to our Lemonade
Stand Partners, Kyle & Ryan
Kohlsaat and Bake Sale Partner,
Emma Dannhausen-Brun.
Special thanks for giving from the
heart to help the HHS animals:
Katharine Hamilton; Grace Lutheran,
La Grange Preschool; Dane Shillingburg; Lucie Ticho; Bonnie Wagner;
Lindsey Cwik; Julianne Healy; Susan
Eastwood, Wiggles & Wags; Sheri
Henderson; Carolyn & Joe Saban;
Chris Burns; and to Jake Berg.
Special thanks to those children who
celebrated birthdays and made donations to our shelter animals:
Maggie Gilchrist; Sydney Mountcastle; Sarah Jaworski; Kate Payant;
Lilly O’Neill; Riley Bolt; Maddie
Walenga; and to Jay Anisi.
Hinsdale Humane Society would like
to thank Dave Robinson, Jennifer
Voss and Marcy Mossburg for their
dedicated service to the Board of
Directors. All three have just recently
retired from the board after serving
for three to six years.
If your or you group would like to
make a donation, call the shelter at
630-323-5630 or go to our website
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
and check out “Wish List.”
Donate Online
Look for this button on our website!
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Two Paws Up!
So Long Rusty....continued from page 1
While we cannot know everyone who has helped, we want to acknowledge his
trustees, Harry and RonnDa Peters, Mike Gutjahr, and James Bradley.
...To the staff at Pro Assurance,
Naperville who held a supply drive
for Hinsdale Humane Society.
You probably know that Rusty was a “village mascot” for Oak Brook and much
beloved by all who worried about his well being. Rusty’s many friends at Folletts
Higher Education Group, the Windsor corporate business park, the Forrest Glen
Homeowners Association, Oak Brook Police Department and Steve Arfenbarker
Facebook fans have gone “above and beyond” to ensure that Rusty had all the
comforts of home while he was convalescing with us at HHS.
Rusty is the most famous
resident of Hinsdale Humane Society since Morris the cat. So it is fitting
that he had a grand farewell party on January 14,
complete with a police
escort and camera toting
members of the media.
What is especially surprising is that Rusty, the dog
so shy around humans,
seemed to “work the
Rusty greets his admiring fans at his farewell party
crowd.” He bravely came
right up to people and
allowed many admirers a chance for a final farewell touch. He seemed to pose for
the paparazzi and perform for the television cameras. “I was completely flabbergasted at his behavior,” said Halligan.
Many people were moved to tears at the sight of their favorite, elusive canine during his farewell party. After about 15 minutes of receiving his admirers, Rusty
returned to the Hinsdale Humane Society van for his personal chauffeur, Jennifer
Vlazny HHS Operations Manager to drive him 1600 miles to Kanab, Utah.
Lori Halligan, HHS Executive Director with Jean
Walsh, ProAssurance Administrative Assistant,
Claims and Valerie Purdy, ProAssurance Regional
Vice President, Claims
Special thanks to Amanda Kania,
of Out-U-Go! Downers Grove.
Amanda held a donation drive in the
month of December collecting pet
food and shelter supplies from her
generous dog walking customers.
Out-U-Go is a professional dog
walking and pet sitting service providing in-home pet care for dogs. If
you would like to hold a donation
drive, our wish list can be found at
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
We are happy to report that Rusty has started his new life at Best Friends. Although he has been there only a few days, he has already worked his charm on the
staff of Best Friends who say, “He’s an absolute sweetheart.” One important note:
Rusty’s name is now Red, as Best Friends already had several dogs named Rusty
and wanted to avoid further confusion.
All of Red’s followers wish him well in his new surroundings. I think Jennifer
Vlazny speaks for all of us when she says, “I must admit, though, I am going to
miss the little fellow!” All photos of Rusty compliments of DMS Photography, Diane Smutney
Kim Goers– Boyer and Sarah Goers
Vern Goers Greenhouse, Hinsdale
A special thanks to Vern Goers
Greenhouse, Hinsdale for their
Shop N Share Program. Vern Goers
generously donates 10% of sales
generated from Hinsdale Humane
shoppers three times a year. Watch
for the sales in Spring, Summer, and
the Holidays. The Spring sale runs
May 1st through May 31st.
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY
The following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of January 1, 2011.
In Memory of Pets
Abandon Anzalone by Grace and Irwin
Kanak
Abbey by Suzanne C. Burgess
Abby by Kleckner
Abby, Emily, Riley, Oscar, Dinky, Steven &
Frankie by Dr. & Mrs. R. Wilhite
Aladdin by Shirley Eatwell
Alex by Beth & Tom Garrow
Alice, Fern & Casey by Kate Dwyer
All animals great and small by Kate Dwyer
All our cats by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Briney
Amber by Bonnie Reichert-Trainer
Amelia Arliskas by Ann and Lenny Kalata
Amira by J.R. Dainauskas
Andorra & Baby by Jim & Dee Stanley
Andre by Joan Prochaska
Andy by Susan & Howard Smith
Angel by Kathy Lach
Angel Marie & Tiffany Ann by Janice Marek
Annie, Luke, Freckles & Smokey by Kevin,
Robin, Kevin Jr. & Patrick McGrath
Arlo by Lisa Grant
Astra by Connie Newman
Atticus & Katie by Tim Whaling
Baby Doll Mimi by Barbara Rubens
Bandit by Kathy Sheridan
Bandit by Mike Ressl
Barkly by Ricardo Caride
Barney and Kasha by Lisa Wiening
Barney by Bert McCafferty
Baron by Lori Kolodziejski
Basil Kitty by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Casey
Bear by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mumford
Bearon by Lori Kolodziejski
Beau by Sandra Seelman
Beeky by Laverne Dooley
Beemer by Janice Panek
Bella Bleu by A.R. Catanzaro
Belle by Greg and Chaz Bond
Belle by Linda & Robert Paulsen
Belle the cat for Linda & Robert Paulsen by
Mary M. Forester
Benji by Lorraine Kozak
Benzie by Rob & Helen Wangard
Bingo by The Pearl Family
BJ by Phil & Becki Utigard, Jennifer and
Bill Voss
Blackie by Laura Klima
Blackie, Misty & Minnie by Elaine Lowden
Bo by The Abbott Family
Bob by Mark & Linda Cunningham
Bolo by Linda Panek
Bonnie & Coco by Gemalie Hicaro
Boo by Sandra Chaba
Boomer by Carolyn Suarez
Boots by Jack Thiel
Bosco by Susan Gall
Brandi, Taffy & Bonnie by Joan Swires
Bridgette by Laurette Dell Aquila
Brownie by Robert Sousa
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Brownie, Lady &Buttons by Robert and
Donna Preucil
Buckwheat by Dorothy Robenhorst
Bud & Rosebud by Butch Burrell
Buddy & Rocky by Barbara Liberty
Buddy by Carole M. Huebotter
Buddy by Debra Krillenberger
Buddy by Jane Furino
Buddy by Jennine Trefonas
Buffy & Bambie by Pete Barton
Buffy by Florence Mazur
Bugsy by Francesca Catalano
Buster by Barbara Kandemir
Buster by Rhonda Turner
Buster by Richard Gintz
Buster by Virginia Ourada
Butterscotch by Anne Glaser
Butterscotch by Barbara E. Deren
Caruso by Marjoie Smith
Casey by Colette Pecinka
Casey by Marcia & Patrick Nolan
Casey by Marcia Nolan
Casey Jones by Carole Volenec
Catie by Anne & Ron Carr
CC by Annette and Liz Collins
Champion & Apache by Chris Jordan
Chandra by The Halligans
Charlie and Frankie by Pat Reed
Charlie by Don & Mary Brown
Charlie by Kathy Hennessy
Charlie by Susan Gathercoal
Checkers by Jack & Diane Bacastow
Cheetah, Sam , Misha & Coco by Judith
Peters
Chelsea by Colette Pecinka
Chelsea by Peggy Carlson
Chester by A. Coughlan
Chester Moosmann by Jeanne, Liz, Sue,
Karen & Laura Sorce
Chet by Anne Lopez
Chili & Misty by Richard Veed
China Kotowicz by Joanne Morris Crisanti
Chloe by Elaine Zack
Chloe by John Konkol
Chloe by Valerie Mietz
Christmas, Dakota & Fannie May by B.J. &
Norm Chimenti
Cinnamon by Chris & Kathe Marema
Cinnamon by Dr. Christine Winter Massie
Clay Doty by Jan and Ed Huskisson
Clipper, Cricket, Dusty & PT by Joseph &
Carol Lizzadro
Coco by Chuck Simanek
Cody and Clovis by L. J. Gratias Bremer
Coffee by Joyce Trier
Comet by Carole Cannon
Cookie by Ruth Zegadlo
Cookie by Tom & Lisa Olmstead
Cookie, Felix, Andy by Shirley Dichristofano
Cora by The Goetz Family
Cosmo by Kirsten Parsons
Cotton by David & Lynn Beck
Cracker and Sugar by Frank Mikus
Cricket, Barney & Rodney by E. Szablewski
Cudder by Valeria Boudreau
D. C. by Gail Rosen
Daisy and Arlo by Richard Frenette
Daisy by Janet Partyka
Daisy Duke by Rosemary Lukasik
Daphne by John Haarlow
Dingy, Daffy, Fozzie, Callie by Ron &
Dorothy Lafin
Dipper by Kathryn Dieskow
Diva by Laverne Horan
Dottie, Oreo and Chucky by Lillian Obucina
Duff, Cali, Sugar by G. Barton
Dylan by The Demmert Family
Ebony by Edward R. Schaefer
Ebony by Rosemary Balazs
Elliot & Katie by Carole & Rich
Rademacher
Erie by Carol Moraski
Euphie, The Kid, Old Shadow & Spike by
Richard & Valeria Kassl
Ezra & Eli by Cheryl & Zed Francis
Ferdie & Lucky by Christopher Jacobs
Fergus by Nancy Crilly
FiFi by Betty Jones
Finn by Ann Taliani
Finn by Cindy Stone
Fluffy and Coco by Charlotte Andres
Fluffy by Elaine Hansen
Fluffy, Smokey by Violet Krska
Foxy, Megan, Buddy, Max & Eric, by Wally
& Diane Repp
Frankie by Evans Angelos
Freckles by Roberta Sharp
Fred by Judy Eshleman
Frisky by Chuck Schmitt
Fritz & Wilbur by Marion & Charles
Kierscht
Fritz Otto Von Bismark by James
O’Kelley, Jr.
Fritzi & Wolfgang by Joseph R. Martan
Gabby by Judy & Jim Bolin
Geordi by Edith Gregsamer
Gidget by Jackie Good
Ginger by Mary Conroy
Ginger, Sandy, Buffy & Friday by Allen and
Bev Savel
Gizmo by Annette Harrison
Glory & Bailey by Janie Bailey
Grace by Steve and Mary Kowal
Gracie by Judy & Jim Petrole
Gypsy by Alice Seroka
Gypsy by Norma Ryan
Gypsy by V. Haverland
Haley Mountcastle by Laura Prescott- Smith
and David Smith
Handsome by Muriel Cooper
Hannah by Mary Jane Laws
Hazel by R. Mark Evans
Hector and Heather by Mary M. Forester
Heide by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lloyd
Heidi by Dennis & Gale Bakalik
Heidi, Spanky & Daisy by Rich & Linda
Rutkowski
Herbie by Marilyn Novak
Herbie by Sharon Kadlec
Hercules (Ernesto) by Michael Shannon
Hillary by Carole Panagakos
Holly & Barbie by Helen DeWitt
Holly by Michele Smorynski
Hootie by Mark & Gina Ruttle
Houby, Greta, Romeo, Peggy Sue, Molly
McDoo, Fiona & Chip by Judy Topinka
Humphrey by Josette Cray
Indi by Roxane Bishop
Indy (Crowley) by Ron and Susan Panzer
Inga by E. Tockston
Isolde by Sue Elwart and Barbara Rothrock
Jack, Deuce & Buster by Susan Downs
Jake by Frank Glover
Jake by Laurie Koronkowski
Jeff, Baron, Penny, Brandy Nibbons & Girli
by Loretta Goessling
Jerry, Mork and Mindy by Mrs. Mary L.
Krieger
Jessie by Bob & Connie Tilly
Jessie by James & Barbara Kravcik
Jingles, Twinkles, Amy & Kramer by Laurie
Forillo
Jody by Corinne Venturi
Junie Moon by Genie Nowak
Junior & Greta by Felicia Wood
Junior by Susan Geiger
K9 by Earl Smith
Kachina & Tuxedo by Eileen Jones
Kadar by Barbara P. Eubeler
Kahlua by Denise T. Mewes
Kali by Vivian Tvrdik
Kasey by Lisa, John, Michele, Marty,
Natalie, Laura, Meredith, and Grandma
Kasha and Barney by Lisa Wiening
Katie & Rusty by Richard & Diane Simms
Katie by The Kobal Family
Katie, Bo & Rex by John & Janet Ruehr
Katsi, Tai, Oreo, Zoe, Bosco, Coquette,
Frank and Zachary by Margo, George and
Joe Andrews
Katy by Brant & Ellen Emergy
Katy by Phyllis Hastings
Kayla by Nina Adams
Keesha by Ronald Stigler
Keesha, Pookie & Shadow by Barbara Feller
KiKi by Cynthia Dailey
Killian by The Cirignani’s
King and Abigail by Ralph & Debra Anderson
Kinsky by Paul and Sharon DeHaan
Kipper and Kittleby by Mr. Milton Klail
Kirby & Chief by John & Jackie Crowley
Kristie Love & Maggie Sue by Norman &
Margaret Hass
Lacey by Lillian L. Dick
Laddie & Sam by Cheryl Kucaba
Lady & Halston by Kenneth & Judith
Coglianese
Lady by Mr. and Mrs. Ning Li
Lady by Theodoros & Kathy Bouzios
Lady Girl by Gail & Steve Reinke
Lady Mindy by Louise Carrozzo
Lala & Felus by Aldona Laska-Gancarz
Libby by Susan Fry
Liberty & Chosen by Rachael Link
Licorice by Anna & Gabi Conidi
Liz by Mr. & Mrs. James A. Bock
Louie by Joann Mc Cambridge
Lucky by Lea Augustine
Lucky Dog by Sheryl Jedovnicky
Lucky, Tasha, Shotze & Heide by Thomas
Vilardo
Lucy by Dorothy Altman
Lucy by Tom Durica & Sue Jacob
Luke by Noreen Cesal
LuLu by Eugene Skoff
Macbeth by Patrica Wasowicz
Mack by Brad & Doreen DeZur
Maggie by Diana Aldridge
Maggie by Joyce & Carl Meyer
Mariah by Shirley Zillier
Marianne by Emily Puntuzs
Marley by Heidi Krepling
Marley by Joan and Bob Sima
Marlo by Nancy Hahn and Jim Holland
Mo & Sylvester by Kate Kisner
Molly by Jeff & Jan Kitz
Molly O’Mary by Sharon and Karl Johnson
Molly Waclawik by Kelly Reiss
Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis
Monty by Nancy Bassett
Moosey by M.L. Koranda
Morgan by Jennifer Burgman
Morgan by Michelle Kik-Holbrook
Morgan, Duffy & Hobbes by The Roglich
Family
Morris by Ruth Winningham
Moses, Patches, Seymour by Pat DeMars
Mouser & Cloud by Elisabeth Gilgen Nodus
Moxie by Jeff Jens and Ann Boisclair
Muffie by B. Sackett
Muffin by Donna Ede
Muffin by Edward and Sandra Maher
Muffin by Jennifer Maresso
Muffin by Patty & Debbie Desmond
Muggsie by Frank Urban
Mulligan by Sue & Larry Mitch
Murphy & Izzy by Tom Manley
Murphy by Cheryl Schilling
Murphy by Gabriel & Catherine Mooney
Murphy by Leslie and Ross Forbes
Murphy, Elke, Kasper, Sparky, Frac by Barb
Scanlon
Myth by Marian Bargemann
Nana by Ethel Barnes
Napolean by Tom and Debbie Spadafora
Nellie & Blanche by Cay Terry
Nikki and Squirt by The Beener family
Noggin by Lynn Bakofen
Nookie Walls by The Dale Zilligen Family
Norman by Donna Janick
Odie by Richard & Dorothy Schmidt
Oliver & Baccara by Marlene Zetek
In Memory of Percy
Ollie by Virginia Janis
Otis by C. Temenak
Maudy by Patricia Charmoli
Otto by Marilyn and David Keil
Maui by Bob & Marilyn Grandy
Oz by Mark & Judi Winkel
Max by Carol Krawczyk
Paige (Miss Kitty) by Bob Kalt
Max by D.J. Rexroad
Paka, Jingles & Beepers by Lester Fiene
Max by Diane Pudelek
Patch by Danielle Walters
Max by G. Kroc
Patch by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lemmler
Max by Kristine Rooney
Patches by Rich Stacho Sr.
Max by Sharon Natanek
Patchez by Janet Fiorito
Maxine by Julie Cochiaro
Peaches, Lily, Elwood, Jake & Bud by Roger
Maxine by Nancy Glickman
& Donna Godel
Maxy by Sandra Turnbull
Peanut by Roberta Light
McConnell by Dolores Tedesco
Peanut, Maggie, Schnitzel & Sunny by SanMcEnroe by Judith Fauske
dra Borcherding & Charlotte Evans
Mell by Joan Menton
Penny by Elaine Szablewski
Mew, Puss, Boots, Tigger, Loki by Bill &
Penny by Michelle James
Audrey Heidorn
Penny by the Kugels
Mia by Mrs. Mildred L. Berg
Penny, Megan & Cindy by Arella Norton
Michaela and Lexi by Cheryl Gorski
Pepe by The Tewart Family
Mike & Quay by Jean & Rick Stonesifer
Pepper & Keeton by Ruth Andersen
Milo & Chloe by Pam Murphy
Mischief & Stubby by Chuck & Betty Rudow Pepper and Whitney by Roy & Marcia Frack
Pepper by Karen Rebey
Misha by Mark & Margie Folkers
Pepper, Frosty & Joshua by Eleanor Friedl
Misty & Sasha by Geraldine Ziemke
Petal and Ginger by Deborah Kraus
Misty & Shelley by Don Garnett
Pete by Dawn Mackie & Rich Kruke
Mitsy, Toots, Phoebe, Kasper & Kitty by
Pete by Liz & Bob Osgood
Rose V. Cowls
Mitzi by Anthomy Salemi
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Petey by Dr. & Mrs. Raymond White
Phoebe by Kathleen Hinton
PJ by Jan Barry
PK by DeAnna DeChene
Platts, Janie & Kitty by Leigh & Catherine
Robertson
Pokey, Goullie Horns, & Harley by Don &
Judy Perez
Polly by Joyce Nemec and by all your Pet A
Pet Friends
Presto by Patrice Sweeney
Prince & Tazzie by Alice Abraham
Princess Taffy by Shirley & Paul Mumford
Princess & Thor by Glenn Bjorkman
Pumpkin by Peggy Beyer
R.J. & Wolf by Joanne Kenig
Rainbow by Judy Joerms
Ralph by M. Fullmer
Ralphie by Vivian Stensland
Ramsey by Lisbeth Tarrant
Ramulos by Judith Haddon
Rascal by Lia Bozich
Razzle by Chris Cordts
Reggie by David & Susanne Cyranoski
Remo Dino Dima Ramona by Marie Pecord
Reno & Star by Juanita Baruth
Rex by Carl J. Anderson
Rhonda by Kathryn Cragg
Rickey, Katie, Bo, Sarah, Abbey, Keesha by
John & Deborah Piha
Riley by Mike & Melissa Troy
Riley by Susan Trudeau
Rocky & Sam by L. Murray
Rocky by Bonita Yanahan
Rocky by Connie Sizemore
Rocky by J. R. LaMontagne
Rocky by Jim and Laura Williams
Rocky, Tinker Bell, LaVerne & Shirley by
Marion Paulus
Rodgers by Matt & Gaylen Klein
Rommel & Tasha by Pete & Linda Salerno
Rory, Cheyanne, Sierra by Mr. & Mrs.
Eugene Piette
Rosie by Susan Pastor
Roxy by The Kapusta Family
Ruby & Duke by Dr. & Mrs. William J.
Nelson
Ruccus by the Holingers
Rudy by Tony, Kristin, Ethan, Kate and
Sophie Scrima
Rusty by Gordon Callison
Sadie by Hank Scheier
Sam & Cody by Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Maierhofer
Sam & Roxie by Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. Toft
Sam by Diane Honn
Samantha by Chris Biank
Samantha, Patches & Fleur by Stephen &
Nancy Furge
Sammie by Richard Marquez
Sandy by Linda Bergstrom
Sarge by Nancy Peiffle
Sasha by Dustin & Rose Elich
Scarlett & Tashia by Joyce Richards
Scooter by John & Mary Giannone
Scully by Patricia Spadoni
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Seamus by B. Drucker
Sean, Scarlet, Asta and Attila by Louise
Rohr
Serena by Martin & Susan Retzer
Sheba by Char & Ken Kunesh
Shelby, Freddi, Diogenes by Gary & Vickey
Scherer
Simba & Buddy by Margaret Babicz
Skip & Charlie by Linda Ritter
Smokey by Thomas Lasko
Sniffles, Dingy, Harley, Midnight by Bob &
Lisa Madej
Snoopy II by Karen Boone
Soni by the Pandey Family
Spanky by Diana Cicenas
Spanky by Diane Lukasiewicz
Spanky, Jake and Duster by Mary Schreck
Spenser by Cynthia Pavel
Spex by G. & M. Meyers
Spider-Cat by Georgianna and Paul
Wyszynski
Spike by Jonathan Larsen
Spooky by Donald Goss
Spooky by The Bonami Family
Squeekers by The Carroll Family
Squeekie by Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Douglas
In Memory of Blue
Sugar by Bob Boyle
Taffy & Brandy by Evelyn K. Harkabus
Taffy by Mr. & Mrs. John W. Craig
Tahoe & Bam Bam to Harold & Patty
Hildenbrand by Mom and Dad Hildenbrand
Tan-D by Arlene Simunek
Tandy by Cynthia Scholl
Tandy Stuart by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stuart
Tartuffe, Amber & Harlie by Judy Anderson
Tarzan by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brudnak
Tawny by Stephanie & Dennis Kiley
Taz by Tom Kutz
Teagan & Mac by Anastasia Urban
Teddy DePhillips by Joyce and Ronald
Paprocki
Teka by Charanne Papuga
Terrapin by M. Burton
Terri Dilallo’s Dog by Brad Dezur
Thatcher by Scrib & Kimberly Ochsenschlager
Thunder by Joe & Drenda Vijuk
Thunder by Kenneth C. Novak
Tiffany by Christine Holm
Tigger & Midnight by Arlene E. Bula
Tigger & Tuxedo by Mary Kowal
Tigger by Janice Newman
Tigger by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Johnson
Tigger, Hershey, Yucci, Smokey, Fluffy &
Cocoa Puff by Roy & Concetta Giuntoli
Tika by James Bell MD
Tinky by Catherine Irpino
Tiny & Boots by Jean Borcherding
Tiny Tim & Taffy by Winifred Schuett
Tip by Ginny Reed
Tobi & Fritzie by Barbara and Bruno Gacek
Toby & Kea by Sylvia Jantelezio
Tory & Shelly by Carol Grench
Tressa by Valerie Spale
Trixie by Dick & Nancy Sale
Twiggy & Tiggy by Fazlollah. Alavi
Whisker & Brandy by Ellen Tolin
White Sox, Molly, Shane, Sheba, Marty,
Mindy, Sam by Phillip & Diane Lorenzini
Willie by The Stewart Family
Wilson by Shirley Lathrop
Wuf by Kathleen Riley
Wylie Leaven by Leslie and Ross Forbes
Wynston by Anne Babinec
Zoe by Ronald Mihalcean
Zoey by Patricia Yonushonis
Zsa Zsa Le Moine by Dr. Claudie Le Moine
& Barbara Makomaska
IN MEMORY OF PEOPLE
Adeline & Jerry Hubeny by The Fijolek
Family
Adeline Wunderlich by Daniel Wunderlich
Adrienne Ericks by Marlene and Robert
Handschiegel
Agnes Ruzicka by Janice Marek
Alice Smith by Earl Smith
Alkanah by Sandra Seelman
Amanda Butkovich by Kathy & Dave
Ricordati
Andrew Smialek by Nick Ciaglia
Ann Rebey by Karen Rebey
Anthony J. Lazzara by Anthony F. Lazzara
Arden by Pat Pope
Arden Goodwin by Beatrice Miller
Audrey Gruber by Mr. and Mrs. William
Lamberty
Barbara Bruns by H. Parkerson
Bertha Belzer by Rus & Carol Strahan
Betty L. Schnaufer by Norman L. Schnaufer
Bill by Barb Scanlon
Bill LeCroy by Joan C. Hoffman
Bill Stewart by Phillip & Diane Lorenzini
Bob Koranda by M.L. Koranda
Bob Paulus by Marion Paulus
Cheryl Baker by Ruth Taylor
Chet Moculeski by Eleanor Moculeski
Claudia Dibbern by Don & Jo Anne Dibbern
Clay Doty by Jan & Ed Huskisson
Colleen Sarazin by Virginia Jamieson
Daniel E. Goessling by Loretta Goessling
Daniel Elich by Dustin & Rose Elich
David Long and Shadow by Mrs. Susan
Long, Mr. Joseph Long, E. R. Steininger
David Regnery by Mary Fay Brodie
Dwight David Garside by Beverly A.
Garside
Edith Trees by Janice Newman
Edward Davison by Beverly Davison
Edwin J. Pavlik by Marie & Marilynn Pavlik
Edwin Ubis by Eldora Ubis
Elaine Gillman by Gerry and Kathy Fink
Eulala Schluter by Rita Schluter
Forrest Sperry by Patricia VonderHeide
Frank by Kathy Lach
Fred Jantelezio by Sylvia Jantelezio
Gene Kusnierz by Geraldine Kusnierz
Gilbert Pasquini by Al and Kathy Sraga,
Lois Carlson and Family
Gladys & Brian Metz by Bert C. Metz
Grandpa Stevens by Dawn Kozar
Harry Samuelson by Barbara & Gerald
Bresnahan
Helen Watters by Barbara Wright
Henrietta Cimfe by Joe Cimfe
Henry Fox by Suzanne Strohschein
Ilse G. Mullinix by Gertrude Masulis
Irwin Kanak by Kenneth Koranda, Jan
Koranda, William and Darlene Lorenz,
LaVergne Novak, Alice and Otto Petr, Mr.
and Mrs. Allen J. Kanak, Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Schneider, Jeanne Creatura, Carole A.
Sheehan, Meade Electric Company, Shirley
and Curt Maier, Mildred Erhart, Mr. and
Mrs. John Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. John Briglio, Clarendon Hills Woman’s Club, Peggy
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Haughey, Mr. and
Mrs. Matt Hebel, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Heil,
Ms. Bessie Vlajcic, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Kiehl, Ms. Donna Mikovich, Denis and
Sheila Sexton, Muriel and Zack Lazar, Dody
Kuda, Pamela Quinn & Kimberly Tomikins
Jack Wallin (John Wester Wallin) by Jean
Weichert, Sara Orange, Sandy Williams,
Cindy Tillman, Susan Corzine, Kathy & Ron
Cooper, Michelle & Bill Kingsbury, Peggy
Cox, Ron & Kathy Cooper, Ronald Beckemeyer, Lori Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. B.A.
Compton
Jacque Bond by Greg Bond
Jacqueline Blank by Frank J. Blazek
James Grimm by Carol Grimm
James McCabe by John & Beverly George
James W. Howard by Edna M. Howard
Janet Soukup by Sally Soukup
Jeff Jones by Paul and Susan, Brad and Ted
Astleford, Amy Switzer
Jeffrey Benjamin Kutler by The Burns
Family, The Callahan Family, The Hanover
Family, The Larson Family, The Livingston
Family, Eric and Barri Maaske, Kristin and
Dan Michaels, The Penland Family, Dave
and Wendy Raskin, Alysia and Jordan
Rosner, Diane Smason and Scott Tandy,
Stuart Spaeth and Dana Shapiro Spaeth
Joan Knauber by Jan & Patrick Smith, Mary
Anne Wilson, M.L. Hendrickson, Sue Addie
Joann Gardner Sanchez by Patricia
Yonushonis
Jody & Jeff Chambers by Bruce & Joanne
Chambers
Joe Ourada by Virginia Ourada
John Ben Nelson by Mary S. Nelson
John Meehan by Janice Newman
Jordan Crist by Kim & Rick Agriesti
Joseph Bugyi by Elon Bugyi, Marlene
Bankson, David-Dog, Rattles
Joseph Cech by Francine Vienne, Frankett
Kral
Julie Vaughan by Sara Torrey
Katherine Mirchard by Ajit Mirchandani
Kathy McGuire by David & Karin McGuire
Lance A. Lawrence by Gloria Lawrence
Lauretta M. Leyden by Kathleen Gaber
Ted Bethke by Trenna Hoppe
Tom Abraham by Alice Abraham
Ulla Krolicki by Mickey Phillips
Val Slezak by Elaine Chaloupka
Valerie by Butch Burrell
Verna Hasty by Trish Reider
Vicky Brautigam-Margaris by Marilyn L.
Anderson
Violet Melich by Judith Friese
Virginia Dainauskas by J.R. Dainauskas
Virginia Mauzey by John and Sue Williams
Vivian Stensland by Vivian Stensland
William Eicholz III by Elaine Chaloupka
In Honor of Pets
Abby & Reggie by Louise Steigerwald
Abby & Toby by Lisa Phillips
Alber by George & Judy Koch
All Homeless Pets by Andy & Terry Steiner
All my dogs and rabbit by Judy Topinka
Aloha & Kona by Brian & Stacy Dempsey
In Honor of Benson and Maggie
Andrew and Christy by Mary M. Forester
Angus by Vivian Stensland
Leroy Hill by Monica Hogan
Annie & Lizzie by Lisbeth Tarrant
Loretta Pearson by Russell Pearson
Annie by Dan & Vicki Swartz
Lorraine Probst by J Reese
Annie by Dan Swartz
Louis R. Agresto by Marie A. Agresto
Atlas (Curtis) Calypso (Jada) by Michael
Madelyn E. Sheehan by The SammartinoShannon
Krueger Family
Axle by Judith Fauske
Margaret J. Tuke by Laurie Forillo
Bailey by James Tyson
Margarete Martan by Joseph R. Martan
Bailey by The Brownbacks
Marie C. Weger by Mike Delgado
Bandit by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Douglas
Marion Rende by Debbie Ainley
Barney II by Helene S. Wells
Matt Lazzara by Kathy Sheridan
Michael G. Ogonowski by Marilyn Groszek Baxter by Linda Sticklen
Bear by Libby Trofa
Michael Gaffney by Isabelle Gaffney
Bear by Mary Lee Sedivy
Michael J. Gricus by Elaine Chaloupka
Beauty (Benny) by Jackie Fask
Michael Jendras by Juanita Baruth
Benji, Pumkin & Sadie by Terry Rocco
Michele Catanzaro by A.R. Catanzaro
Benny & Ethel by Trenna Hoppe
Mike Middleton by Julie Cochiaro
Benson and Maggie by Sandy Ruby
Monika Scheier by Hank Scheier
Mr. & Mrs. Charles B. Cunningham by Mark Bernie Bernstein by Donna Knuth
Billy & Ali by Bonnie Keefe
& Linda Cunningham
Bitty by Helga Noice
Mrs. Pearl Ryan by Cynthia Steiner
Blaze by Char & Ken Kunesh
Nick DiBenedetto by Carolyn Havens
Blue by Bill and Anita Duffy
Patricia Chize by Shirley & Paul Mumford
Blue by Geri & Bob Kinnear
Paul Lavery by Hetty and Mitch Bers
Blue, Foof, Mim, Smudge & Rocky by Frank
Priscilla Henderson by Marie Trader
& Linda Voznak
Robert C. Ziemke by Geraldine Ziemke
Booster by Valeria Boudreau
Robert E. Lowden by Elaine Lowden
Boots by Ruth Kelly
Robert Grimm by Judy McFall
Robert O. Anderson by Marilyn L. Anderson Bryce (AKA Lenny) by Darren D. Miller
Bubba by Nancy Jaras
Ronnie Williford by Donna Ede
Buckner by Chaplain Carole DiZeo
Rosalind and John Blake by David and
Buddy by Katherine Daly
Vickie Klick
Buster & BeBe by Carol Stockwell
Roy Bender by Virginia Bender
Buster & Polly by Stacey Kucera
Rusty Kraft by Larry Karp
Ruth Wolfe Cordin by Jackie Pearson, Ann Calliope by V. Haverland
Calvin, Claude, Catherine and Charlie by
Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Porter, Leslie &
Elizabeth Reckers
Ross Forbes, Mr. & Mrs. Cassius Mac
Diarmid, Shirley Warner, Barbara Cochran, Calypso by Michael Shannon
Captain by Rob & Helen Wangard
John & Marsha Cunningham
Caramel by Bonnie Reid
Sharon Byczek by Thomas Vilardo
Carbon by M.A. Staehle
Sophia Cichonski by Lorraine Lyttek
Charlie by Julie & Todd Beja
Stephanie Lipke by Jean Schwier
Cheech by Steve Birkenmeyer
Sue Eckhart by Anne & Ron Carr
Chevy by Anna Thornton
Sylvia Gintz by Richard Gintz
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Chevy by Scott & Laura Richards
Chief by Dennis Jozwiak
Chili & Red by Rosalie Hill
Cindy & Chelsea by Caroline Johnston
Clarence J. by Bob & Susan Lindsay
Cleo by Diana Cicenas
Clovelly, Stompy Jones by Anne Kozuk
Comet by Dr. Earl C. Swallow
Cookie by Christopher & Elizabeth Greco
Cotton by Margaret Watts
Cuddles by Julie R. Harley
Cupcake by Pat Spadoni
Daisy by Barbara Jean Lang
Daisy by Connor Smith
Dennis by Wilma & Fred Metz
Dexter by Matthew Stefanich, Jr.
Dexter, Gypsy, Barney by Dr. & Mrs. R.
Wilhite
Diego by The Tewart Family
Dottie by James R. Spiegel
Duffy by Frank Glover
Duke, Sandy, Charli, Hissi Kitty by Loretta
Goessling
Dusty by Bob Good
Edie by R. Mark Evans
Einstein by W.F. Rolf
Elfie, Cassie & Zach by Judy Eshleman
Elinor by Emily Puntuzs
Ella & Desmond by Jean & Rick Stonesifer
Emmy by Ginny Reed
Ernie by Kathy Hennessy
Fannee & Samantha by John & Mary
Giannone
Fawn by Rosemarie Moore
Fin & Sylvia by Brant & Ellen Emery
Flash and Oreo by the Duncans
Frank by Susan Trefil
Franky by Frank & Faith Masek
Frosty by Beverly Davison
Garfield and Gromit by The Biel Family
Gracie by Jeanmarie McInerney
Gus & Ollie by Cathy Obradovion
Harley by Carolyn Suarez
Harriet by Patricia Johnson
Henry, Steve & Liam by Jana Fruh
Hermione by Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Piette
Holly by Geraldine Kusnierz
Holly Daly by The Rothe Family
In honor of all dogs by Ruth Petrik
Isabella by Billie Tucker
Ivy by Diane Bird
Jack by Beth and Tom Garrow
Jack by Bruce & Valerie Jablonski
Jack, Nora & Bella by Judy Topinka
Jackie by Rose Mary Leptich
Jacks by Robin Kamin
Jak, Max & Dirk by Kate & Ted Nelson
Jasmine & Maggie by Ken Johnson
Jimmy & Harley by Kevin, Robin, Kevin Jr.
& Patrick McGrath
Jo Jo by Diana Aldridge
Josie by Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Lloyd
Kayla by Jill Clarke
Kayla, Hank, Chango by Ronald Stigler
Kitty Girl by Bonnie Mack
Lal, Mycek and Bavba by Aldona Laska
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Lambeau by Mark & Diane Ryan
Lance & Toby by Cynthia Pavel
Lewy & Izzy by James & Pat Hyman
Lexi & Lilly by Debra Krillenberger
Lexie by Fred & Barb Asp
Lily by Chuck Lichtenauer
Lily by Jan Benda
Lola & Sera by Janice Bailey
Lola by Margaret Babir
Louie & ZuZu by Ellen Tolin
Louie by Joyce and John Putz
Lucky & Minnie by Joyce Nemec
Lucky by Katie O’Toole
Lucy by Phyllis Hastings
Macie & Bailey by Marybeth Fry
Maggie by Evelyn K. Harkabus
Maggie by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Steinberg
Marley & Kassie by Sandy Kaspar
Maui & Buster by Linda Battaglia
Max by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schneider
Maxine by Rus & Carol Strahan
Mia, Petey by Pat DeMars
Michael by Jeanette Mangano
Mickey by The Pavlik Family
Mike and Molly by Mr. and Mrs. G. Graves
Mimi & Smudge by Christine Holm
Miss Cleo by David Winge
Molly Brown by Char Nemec
Molly by Elaine Lowden
Molly by Kristine Rooney
Pumpkin by Roger & Donna Godel
Punkin by Sally Soukup
Purrcilla & Koshka by Bill & Audrey
Heidorn
Quincy by Stephanie & Dennis Kiley
Ralph & Spike by Dorothy Oremus
Ribbons by L. Lubov
Riley James Kazmierczak by Jim & Kim
Kazmierczak
Rosie by Kathy Riddiford
Rudy by Beverly Pearce
Rusty by Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Forsner
Rusty by Stephen & Judith Beto
Sally and Bat Girl by Paula McCracken
Sam J., Styx and Erin by Susan Sauer Collins
Sammy by Dave Wiersema
Samson by Joe & Drenda Vijuk
Sarah & A.J. by Don & Joanne Dewig
Sasha & Reilly by Patricia Gaughan
Saturn & Stanley by The Egel’s
Scotch by David & Susan Scott
Scout by Donna Plotzker
Shadow by Janice Newman
Sheba by Margaret Kryda
Shelby & Rufus by Terri Sible
Shruti & Pandora by Gillian Antani
Simon by Mr. Eugene Skoff
Sirius, Sammy, Cherokee & Bandit by
Elisabeth Gilgen Nodus
Sketcher by Mariam Kasprzak
Socks and Ginger by Jeanne House
Spade by Russ Evans
Sparky by Jill Harley
Speedy by Dustin & Rose Elich
Spice and Shadow by Hollis B. Hess
Spooky by Jen Brown
Sylvester by Merrily Burkland
Tabby by Marilyn Greene
Tasha by Mary E. Farias
T-Bird by The Demmert Family
In Honor of Holly
Tex by Ed Mihalek
TJ by D.J. Rexroad
Mozart by Kris Biendarra
Tommy and Alex by Susan Haddick
Murphy & Guinness by Kirk & Mary Wulf
Tramp by M.L. Koranda
Nellie by David & Florence Beckman
New Shadow, Andy , Sally & Sam by Richard Twink by Anne Vekich
Wallee & Winnee by Jo Jerak
& Valerie Kassl
Whipper by Barbara Baranowski
Nickey & Holly by Mr. & Mrs. T. Allison
Whiskers by Joanne Kenig
Nugget by Shirley Hesslau
Willow, Ginger, Snowy and Sardina by
Nutmeg by Teri Koebel
Warangkhana Wongba
Oliver and Isabel by Susan Surdenik
Wrigley by Alice Sekal
Ollie by Jeanette Mangano
Wynston by Anne Babinec
Ollie by Joseph R. Martan
Zack-a-roo & Mocha-Chino by Chris
Oreo by Paulette Nelson
Guerrero
Oscar by Elaine Zack
Zoe by Ronald Mihalcean
Owen & Milagro by Edie Crews
Zoe by Sarah Koten
Ozzie and Harriet by Gary M. Andrews
Ozzie by The George Miller Family
Paige by Betty Wild
In Honor of People
Al Taliani by Cindy Stone
Pal & Oreo by Jennifer Maresso
Amanda Wigboldy by Dan Wenstrup
Pepper by Tom & Lisa Olmstead
Andi Derrington by Priscilla Blattner
Phantom by John Haarlow
Pipi, Spectacles, Marmalade by Bob & Lisa Anna Kuhn by Joan Hurst
Anna Thornton by Anna Thornton
Madej
Anne Racke by Suzanne Strohschein
Precious by Cheryl & Zed Francis
Ava &Audrey Hertschuh by Jane Hertschuh
Precious by Earl Larson
Beverly Hamilton Earp by The Bauer Family
Princess Lexus by Mrs. Katherine Zilligen
Beverly DePhillips by Ronald & Joyce
Paprocki
C. Bejcek from the cats
Carol Zaccari by Beverly Garside
Carole Koepke by your friends at O.M.D.
Charles & Carolyn Eckert by Kathy
Donaldson
Christine Radochonski by Louise Lee Reid
Coleen Blouin by Renate D’Angelo
Cynthia Rein by The Marmon Group
D. Dennen by The Forsythe Technology Co.
David Stensland by Vivian Stensland
Denise R. Kuby by Steve Garrett
Drs. & Staff of Willow Grove Pet Clinic by
Alice Abraham
Dylan & Alyssa by Canavan/Wiebe
Edward Cieslewski by Fred Wagner
Eunice Wickstrom by Linda Autz, Birdine
Falk, Ted and Barb Rosean
Gladys Mason by Scrib & Kimberly
Ochsenschlager
Grace Smith by Adele Mayer
Hoit & Dorothy Miller by Martha N. Miller
Ida & Denver Hamman by Mr. & Mrs.
James Pulsifer
J. Allison, Sr. by Thomas Allison
Jamie Truax by The Hillison Family
Jennifer and Bill Voss by Martin Associates
Jennifer Vlazny by Sally & Jim Porter, Diana
Aldridge
Jillian Dounias by Bonnie Engel
Joanne Blattner by Karin Sidney
Joe & Anne Koron by Al & Liz Chase
Joyce Meyer by Tom Kohrs
Kathy Daly by Ellen Rothe
Kristin Mitchell by Caroline Schwarzkopf
Leslie and Ross Forbes & Ross by Tim Scott
Lily by Judy Thrall
Linda Kozak Nash by Patricia Gaughan
Maggie by Stephanie & Dennis Kiley
Manikandan, Jayanthi, Govind, Swaminathan, Shanmugan, Sasireka, Danush, Basker
by Jayanthi
Margaret & Bob Goffinski by Michael &
Mary Hendrickson
Marilynn Pavlik by June Heyer
Mary Jo Stadler by S. Martino
Mike Kent by Marilyn Pavlik
Nicoletta Anos by Margo, George & Joe
Andrews
Paul R. Brown by Carol Brown
Penny & Bob Schafer by B. Hedrick
Pete Tullsen (Zipper & Romey) in commemoration of 100 Pet-a-Pet Visits
Priscilla Blattner and Lois Goellner by
Andi Derrington
Rita Beaver by Patrica Wasowicz
Robert Janicki by Lee and Nan Bucksten
Salle Huber by Rodney VanAusdal
Scott Gregerson by Richard and Sandra
Rapacki
Susan & Jim Gall by Mr. & Mrs. James
Pulsifer
The O’Reilly Family by Karin & Scott
Sidney
Yvonne Dockins by the Metke Family
In Memory of Robert J. Jedlick
The Hinsdale Humane Society gratefully acknowledges a generous
bequest from the estate of Robert J.
Jedlick, to be used to continue our
work of assisting and placing animals. Mr. Jedlick raised and showed
Bedlington terriers and was a lifelong
supporter of animal welfare causes.
He was a school librarian for 30
years and was known as a scholar
and a good friend. According to a
close friend, “He is now at peace in
Heaven, probably walking his dogs
Dickens, Beckett and Chadwick who
preceded him there.”
If you’d like more information about
including the Hinsdale Humane Society in your will or trust, please contact Lori Halligan, Executive Director at 630-323-0251.
In Memory of
Vernon Goers, former owner of
Vern Goers Greenhouse, recently
passed away at the age of 84. The
Goers family have been long time
friends and supporters of Hinsdale
Humane Society.
Ruth Ann Wolfe Cordin, died November 6, 2010 at the age of 92. She
served as president of HHS from
1961-1962 and was instrumental in
our early history.
We are often contacted by families
and funeral directors about making
charitable gifts to honor the memory
of a departed loved one. Memorial
gifts are listed in our Winter and
Summer quarterly newsletter. An
acknowledgement is sent to the family to announce the gift, and the giver
receives a thank you letter. Memorial
gifts are used for our operational
needs such as animal care and medications.
As a final reminder, we respect the
privacy of all our donors and
friends. A gift made to HHS will be
used and acknowledged in a manner
which the giver feels most comfortable. We never share our mailing list
with other charitable organizations.
HHS Director Awarded SAWA
Scholarship
Hinsdale Humane Society is pleased to
share that Lori Halligan, HHS Executive Director has been awarded the
Randy Partee Scholarship in recognition of her exceptional industry leadership. The Society of Animal Welfare
Administrators (SAWA) awarded
eleven scholarships to attend the 2010
Annual Conference, held this year in
Kansas City, Missouri in November.
The industry conference is held annually, where key decision makers in animal welfare gather to network, discuss
best practices, and collaborate on animal welfare issues.
“It was an honor to be chosen among
industry peers. I enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with
other leaders across the country.”
shared Lori Halligan, HHS Executive
Director. The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) is a nonprofit management organization comprised of professional administrators of
organizations involved in the animal
care and control field. SAWA was
founded in 1970 by six directors of
humane organizations located throughout the country.
If you’re looking for a new fourlegged friend to join your family,
we invite you to visit the Hinsdale Humane Society. Chloe, a
one year old yellow lab is available now. Stop in and see all animals waiting for a loving home.
ADOPT, don’t shop.
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Save the Date(s)…
Hinsdale Humane Society Welcomes New Board Members
Looking for
an affordable
fun activity
for the whole
family? Join
us for the 3rd
Annual “Bowl for the Animals” event
on Saturday, March 12th, 12:30pm 3:30pm at Willowbrook Lanes in
Willowbrook.
three year term, which began January 1, 2011.
Hinsdale Humane Society is pleased to announce the appointment of three new
HHS Bowling Fundraiser
members to the HHS Board of Directors: John B. Haarlow, Dr. Ann Marie
Willowbrook Lanes, March 12th LoPiccolo–Bishop and Diane Malzahn. The new board members will serve a
Admission is $25 for adults and $15
for children: includes bowling, shoes,
and food. You can request up to six
people per lane. The proceeds benefit
our shelter animals.
Make sure to enter our special drawing
for dozens of prizes, gift certificates,
baskets and surprises!
To sign up or for more information
call 630-323-5630 x17 or download a
reservation form from our website:
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo
March 18 - 20th
Join us at the 19th Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo held on March
18th - 20th, in Arlington Park. It is
America’s largest and best attended
family pet expo under one roof! You
will find top-quality entertainment,
demos, presentations and the latest
products and services for pet owners
and pet enthusiasts. Make sure to stop
by the HHS booth! For more info:
www.petchicago.com
HHS 22nd Annual Pet Walk
Sunday, June 5th
We need Pet Walk - walkers! You can
help animals in need by lacing up your
shoes and walking in our annual event
held on June 5th at Katherine Legge
Park. Gather up some friends, family,
neighbors and form a walking team!
Watch for upcoming event details on
our website soon. Also, watch for the
Pet Walk registration form in our upcoming Spring newsletter. For more
info call Pam 630-323-5630x17.
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John B. Haarlow, Retired Partner in the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, is a recognized leader and expert in the field of insurance coverage
with extensive litigation experience. He received his B.A. cum laude, Princeton
University and J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Mr. Haarlow
has received numerous awards over the years, including The Best Lawyers in
America in the specialty of insurance law in 2009. He previously has taught at
DePaul Law School on Insurance Law. Mr. Haarlow and his wife May have had
five dogs, including one currently from Lab Rescue. Mr. Haarlow states, “I look
forward to serving, as the Hinsdale Humane Society provides an important and
caring service to the Greater Hinsdale Community.”
Dr. Ann Marie LoPiccolo-Bishop, DVM is a veterinarian working as a general
practitioner and is co-owner of WillowGrove Pet Clinic in Willowbrook. Dr.
LoPiccolo has worked in general practice for over nine years, previously working
in emergency and critical care for 2 ½ years. Dr. LoPiccolo earned her B.S. in
Biology in 1995, B.S. in Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and DVM in 1999, all at
University of Illinois. In 2006 and 2007, Dr. LoPiccolo was named as one of
America’s Top Veterinarians by the Consumers’ Research Council. Dr. LoPiccolo and her husband, Dr. Bishop, alternate volunteering at the Hinsdale Humane
Society on a weekly basis providing physical exams and therapeutic plans for the
shelter animals. They also sponsor and raise funds for the shelter’s annual Pet
Walk fundraiser. Dr. LoPiccolo has an 11 year old Jack Russell terrier that was
rescued as a stray.
Diane M. Malzahn is a Certified Public Accountant, managing her own public
accounting firm in Oak Brook. Diane received her B.S.in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, from Millikin University. Upon graduation, Malzahn worked for a public accounting firm and then in the private sector for 16
years in the role of corporate controller. In 1993, Diane formed her own firm,
specializing in the construction and commercial real estate rental industries.
Diane and her husband shared their lives with a Persian cat named Mackenzie
who recently passed away. Diane said, “I was first introduced to Hinsdale Humane Society by our good friend and current board president, Judy Porta. Her
enthusiasm is infectious.”
“Pennies for Paws” 2011 Spare Change Drive, April 11 - May 16th
We have raised over $9,000 in spare change in the past two years!
Sign up your school, classroom, or group to participate in the 3rd
annual “Pennies for Paws” spare change drive. In the past two
years, we have raised over $9,000 in spare change! That’s a lot of
change - helping a lot of animals. The kids enjoy knowing that
are making a difference in the lives of homeless animals. They
love learning that their classrooms’ collected change of $100 allows us to care
for a homeless dog for five days. Or that $75 collected will pay for medicine for
five sick cats or dogs. And just $10 will buy a case of canned dog food.
Join the Hinsdale Humane Society and area schools as we work together to help
raise awareness of homeless pets, to educate hundreds of children, and to make a
difference in our community. Classrooms can also request free animal related
lesson plans and classroom presentations. Classrooms, students, children’s clubs
or groups are invited to collect spare change for the Hinsdale Humane Society.
They can win great prizes, too, including movie tickets, pizza, and trophies.
To sign up your classroom, school, or group for the upcoming spare change
drive, call 630-323-5630 x17 or email pam@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Ask
Jenny…HHS Operations Manager &
Obedience Instructor, Jennifer Vlazny, answers pet
related questions and offers practical advice.
Q. I’ve heard conflicting information regarding when to spay my pet. Can
you share any insight?
John, Frankfort
A. February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and a perfect time to address the topic. There are a myriad of medical and behavioral benefits to
spaying or neutering your dog or cat, so much so that veterinarians routinely
include them in their overall health care recommendations to pet owners. Today, however, the question is not as much whether to perform the surgery, but
when.
The old teaching in veterinary schools was that animals must be at least six
months of age and that females should experience their first heat cycle and
males reach sexual maturity. Some veterinarians even felt it was beneficial for
a female to have at least one litter prior to spaying surgery. Regrettably,
planned as well as accidental litters frequently occurred and contributed to the
homeless animal crisis and euthanasia of millions of animals each year. Current research, however, shows that spaying females prior to their first heat
dramatically reduces the risk of mammary tumors later in life, and neutering a
male prior to sexual maturity not only has many health benefits, but lessens
the risk of developing inappropriate behaviors such as roaming, urinemarking, and testosterone-induced aggression.
As a result of medical research and advancement, many animal shelters and
veterinarians are now spaying and neutering animals as young as two months.
While there is still on-going controversy among currently practicing veterinarians, pediatric spaying/neutering is now being routinely taught in veterinary schools as part of their regular curriculum. The American Veterinary
Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association are just
two of the many professional organizations that support pediatric neutering.
When making the decision as to when to alter your pet, it is best to consult
with your own veterinarian who can advise you on what is best for your individual animal. Whether the surgery is done as young as two months of age or
months later, having your pet spayed or neutered is a very vital component of
being a responsible pet owner.
If you have a question for “Ask Jenny” email jenny@hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Directors Desk continued from page 1
In this issue, you will read about the travels of Rusty, the famous stray dog. I am
convinced that Rusty is alive today because of the residents and office workers of
Oak Brook who not only warmed him with kindness, but cared for Rusty for 3
years.
Likewise, a little lost dog was wandering in Hinsdale for 4 days in the snow, when
an 11 year old boy put on his boots and grabbed a flashlight at 9:30 pm in order to
save a life.
So as you tolerate yet another winter, don’t just think warm thoughts. Spread a
kind word or perform an act of kindness for someone in need. You may just warm
your own heart in the process.
Humanely Speaking
is published quarterly for the
members and friends of the
Hinsdale Humane Society,
22 N. Elm Street,
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
630-323-5630
FAX 630-323-6027
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Shelter hours: Tuesday 2-8pm;
Wednesday through Friday
12 noon to 6pm;
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Closed Monday
Board of Directors
President: Judy Porta
First VP: Tom McFadden
Secretary: Anne DeSimone
Treasurer: Rafael Rivadeneira
Members: Kevin McGrath; Thomas
Prohaska, Carol Koepke, Ann
Marie LoPiccolo, John Haarlow,
Diane Malzahn
Staff
Executive Director:
Lori Halligan
Operations Manager:
Jennifer Vlazny
Assistant Manager:
Samantha Luszcz
Animal Care Staff:
Robyn Garrison, Patty Powell,
Jeanine Vaughn, Sarah Zero,
Kelly Baccus.
Receptionist:
Kathy Daly
Contributing Services
Pam Salomone:
Public Relations/Special Events
Laura Donohue
Humane Education
Volunteer Coordination
Mary Alex
Bookkeeping
Deborah Kraus
Pet Therapy Coordination
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22 N. Elm Street
Hinsdale, IL. 60521
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Hinsdale, IL
Save the Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011
HHS “Bowling for the Animals” Fundraising Event!
FROM OUR MAILBAG
Gracie
Just wanted to send you a picture of
Gracie! I adopted her about a month
ago. She is a great little girl and every
one that sees her comments on how
pretty she is. She's getting bigger and
adjusting more each day!
Terri H.
Scotch, our wiley Wire Fox Terrier,
continues to be a great joy. His energy, enthusiasm for life, intelligence,
and class clown personality make him
a wonderful companion in every way.
We can’t imagine our lives without
him!
The Scotts
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We adopted Elias in Feb. and we just
love him. I never knew a dog could be
so happy to see me when I get home,
even if I am gone for five minutes. He
is such a funny dog and the whole family loves him. My husband always
says that he never thought that a dog
could love me more than he does but
Elias proved him wrong. We have had
four Huskies over the years and we
love the breed.
Bonnie W.
I adopted Chloe, the gray tabby, from
HHS. Just a note, I’m also working on
a book inspired by these characters.
Thought it would be fun for people to
know just how much fun and inspiration animals can be!
Joyce P.
Chloe and friends
Just wanted to let you know things are
going great with Jackson. It took him
about five minutes to explore each
room in the house and become comfortable. He doesn’t need to be crated and
already has full run of the house.
Thank you, Jack L.
My son and I adopted Heidi, Min
Schnauzer, about a year ago. She goes
everywhere with us and we love her
tons! While I’m at work she stays and
plays with my sister’s dog, Holly.
They are great friends. Thanks for
finding her!
Sincerely, Lori G.
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