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Thank you Monterey County! For
the eighth time, you have voted The SPCA
“Best Volunteer Organization” in the Monterey County Weekly’s annual “Best Of”
line-up! In previous years The SPCA has
also been voted “Most Worthy Charity.”
Thanks to everyone who cast their vote,
and please check out our many volunteer
opportunities at SPCAmc.org!
the illnesses that accumulate with age—so much can be helped
with an animal!” Cherie should know. It’s been 25 years since
she began experiencing symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and
despite the devastating diagnosis she has continued to embrace
life with family and friends, including her three grown sons.
She even earned a masters degree in psychology and served
as a negotiator in the family court system. Even now, Cherie
maintains as much independence as possible, living on her own
in a senior housing complex in downtown San Jose.
As the disease progressed Cherie found comfort with her
feline companions, first “Gabriel,” and then “Abbey,” both older
tuxedo cats adopted from shelters. When her beloved
Abbey had to be humanely euthanized due to agerelated illness, Cherie’s brother, Will Whitacre,
immediately began the search for a new feline.
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Sat. Aug. 27, 11 am-2 pm
Spread the word! When you shop at Whole Foods
Market on August 31, five percent of your total
purchase will help support SPCA programs. This
includes all groceries, take-out meals, alcohol, flowers,
personal care and gift items, even catering—everything
rung through the cash register that day will help pets
and people in your community!
In addition, the store is hosting a “Chow and
Bow Wow” food tasting the Saturday before 5% Day,
where you can meet adoptable SPCA shelter pets and
learn about the many services we offer.
Whole Foods Market is known for their large
selection of organic and conventionally grown produce,
artisan breads and baked goods, wines and microbrews,
bulk food, cheeses from around the world, flower bouquets and arrangements, personal care products, holistic
remedies, gift items, and natural pet food and supplies.
They’re also famous for their eat-in or take-out meals
including bountiful salad bar, take and bake pizzas,
burrito/taco counter, sushi selections, sandwich station,
and hot and cold food bars featuring freshly made soups,
entrees, and side dishes to please everyone. If you have
an event to cater, just pay on Aug. 31 and your party will
help animals in need too!
Please join us and spread the word to friends and
family to stop by Whole Foods Market to help the animals!
Cat whisperer
When
Cherie’s beloved feline passed
away, Will Whitacre made it
his mission to find another
comforting companion for his
sister. He is shown here with
his own dear feline, “Smoky.”
After visiting three shelters and having no
luck, Will walked into The SPCA where he
met our volunteer extraordinaire Susan
Joens. Susan listened carefully as Will
described Cherie’s special needs and her cat
requirements: a small, older female tuxedo
cat who was past the kitten stage. In short
order Susan produced “Linus:” a large,
young male cat less than two years old!
“She told me she didn’t have the cat
I wanted, but she did have a cat that might
work,” said Will. “She put the cat on my
lap and although I was a complete stranger
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Mutual admiration society Cherie adopted “Charlie” after he was
surrendered to The SPCA by his owners who could not afford him. “He is my
gentle giant,” said Cherie. “One of the best things that’s happened to me.”
he sat calmly and made immediate, long eye contact with me,”
said Will. “He was the opposite of what we asked for but he was
perfect!” The big test came later, at Will’s home in Salinas. After
a night’s rest he brought one of Cherie’s wheelchairs into Linus’
room. Wheelchairs can frighten cats and Cherie is in her chair
much of the time.
“I couldn’t believe it, but the first thing that cat did was
jump right on the chair!” said Will. In fact, Linus was perfectly
happy sitting in Will’s lap as he wheeled around the house. After
Will delivered the cat to Cherie, she called him the next day,
ecstatic about her new companion, who she renamed “Charlie.”
“I’ve never been around a young cat,” said Cherie. “He
entertains me all day. He doesn’t want one ping pong ball—he
wants all four!” In her one-room studio, Cherie and Charlie
have become close and constant companions over the past six
months. Charlie’s tall cat tree is at the foot of Cherie’s hospital
bed, right next to the balcony sliding glass door, so they both have
a commanding view of the street below, the tree-covered hills, and
the hummingbirds outside the window.
“Cherie’s condition is serious, but there is no doubt she
will live longer because this cat is in her life,” (cont. on page 3)
New CEO takes
over SPCA helm
We welcome new Executive Director
Scott Delucchi to The SPCA family!
wenty-six years ago today, I was about to begin a teaching
Tcareer
with no teaching credential and no formal training or
subject matter expertise. I had just turned 23 and was going to
be teaching seniors. I was nervous. Pretty scared, actually.
I did just fine, teaching and working in high school
admissions, alumni affairs and development before making a
fateful career change to join my local humane society, leading
the organization’s media/PR, education, and outreach efforts.
The organization was waffling on whether or not to add a
website. “I think the Internet is here to stay,” I said. Ok, I was
no Bill Gates, but …
This past week was in some ways like that first week of
school more than a quarter century ago, but I’ve mainly been
feeling excited and privileged. I’ve inherited amazingly talented
staff and volunteers, an engaged Board of Directors committed
to an open-admission philosophy, a newly-remodeled
shelter, and a community that loves its SPCA. The SPCA has
programs with which I’m very familiar: wildlife rehabilitation, cruelty investigations, even a benefit shop. Outgoing
Executive Director Gary Tiscornia could not have made this
transition any easier. I know Gary will remain a friend to me
and to The SPCA.
I’ve felt ready for this task for years, but I didn’t see
another organization I wanted to join until I learned of Gary’s
retirement. The SPCA for Monterey County is a special organization and this is a special time. As we all know, the SPCA is
much more than the core services of sheltering and adopting
Passing the baton
As of July 1, Scott
Delucchi (left) is the new
executive director of
The SPCA, taking over
from retiring CEO Gary
Tiscornia, both shown
here at our April Bow
Wow Breakfast.
animals. We are about saving lives and changing lives. Together,
our staff, board, volunteers and supporters will do more than we
thought possible to help animals who cannot help themselves.
At the recent Bow Wow Breakfast, I overheard someone
whisper “He doesn’t look old enough.” I’m plenty old! That
big birthday with a zero at the end is next year. Still, I’m young
enough to make this my home for a long time.
I want to extend my gratitude to the SPCA community
who’ve made me and my family—my wife, two young children
and our scruffy poodle/spaniel mix (a shelter special!)—feel
welcomed. For my wife, this is a homecoming; her dad was
stationed at Fort Ord and she spent eight childhood years on base.
Being the new guy isn’t so bad, unless you are a 23-yearold with no ability to grow facial hair teaching 18-year-olds at
a tough, all-male jock school. A tie and a stern disposition until
Christmas do wonders for a rookie teacher. Fortunately, I won’t
need either (at least not often!) here. I still love teaching, leading,
and learning, and I’m loving learning about this fantastic
community and organization that helps all animals in need. d
The SPCA for
Monterey County
P.O. Box 3058
Monterey, CA
93942
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The Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals for Monterey County
1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway
(across from Laguna Seca)
P.O. Box 3058
Monterey, CA 93942
See pets online at SPCAmc.org!
Monterey
(831) 373-2631
Salinas422-4721
Department Ext.
General Information
200
Pet Adoption Center
201
Open 11 am-5 pm weekdays, 11 am-4 pm weekends
Pet Intake/Lost and Found
271
Open 8 am-5 pm daily
Barn Animal Program
237
Humane Investigations
213
To report cruelty or neglect—all calls confidential
Veterinary Clinic
264-5400
Mon-Fri spay/neuter, vaccines, microchips & more
Dog Training/Pet Behavior Helpline
264-5422
Classes, private lessons, free advice
SPCA Stables at Indian Springs
264-5450
Affordable horse boarding in Salinas
Wildlife Center
264-5427
For rescue/humane advice/exotics adoptions
Wildlife Rescue after hours
646-5534
Volunteer Programs
264-5423
Humane Education Programs
264-5434
School programs/presentations/tours
Community Outreach
264-5469
Adoption events, programs and partnerships
Donation Services
264-5431
Tribute and auto donations
Event Coordinator
264-5403
Estate Planning
264-5421
Employment Opportunities
264-5435
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across from The Barnyard Shopping Village
Open Mon-Sat, 10 am-4 pm; Sun noon-4 pm
The SPCA for Monterey County is a nonprofit,
donor-supported organization that has been serving
the animals and people of Monterey County since
1905. We shelter homeless, neglected and abused
pets and livestock, and provide humane education and
countless other services to the community. We are the
local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic
animals in distress.
The SPCA receives no funding from state or
federal agencies, or any governing organization.
There is no national SPCA, and if you donate to
any other animal welfare group we do not receive a
share to help our local domestic and wild animals.
Privacy Statement
The SPCA for Monterey County respects the privacy of
our donors. We do not sell or exchange any personal
information about our donors with any organization.
Executive Director
Scott Delucchi
Board of Directors
Konny Murrray, President
G. Robert Evans, Vice President
Susan Creveling, Secretary
Jack Hardy, Treasurer
Anita Dunsay
Greg Marsolais, DVM
Anne Fitzpatrick
Carlotta Mellon
Russell Hays
Laraine Sanford
Adriana Hayward
Brenda Sullivan
Diane Mall
Janet Tague
Joan McKee
Breck Tostevin
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The SPCA unveils “Ruff Start,” the first foster dog program
in California at a Level 4 maximum security prison
the razor wire and lookout towers, behind the cement
Bwallseyond
and heavy steel doors, there is something akin to a miracle
happening inside the Salinas Valley State Prison. After three years
in the making, The SPCA’s new “Ruff Start” foster program is
underway as of May 16, transforming the lives of inmates, shelter
dogs, and staff on both sides of the fencing.
“It’s been so moving to see the compassion and empathy
that the men have for the animals, and how the dogs are blossoming
under their care,” said SPCA Pet Behavior Manager Amanda Mouisset. “In turn, the inmates experience the comfort, companionship,
and self-esteem of caring for another life, of being part of something
bigger than themselves, and giving back to the community.”
A “positive portal” that helps pooches
checkpoint remove their gloves to pet
“Chauncey” and “Marley” who worked their
canine magic throughout the prison.
Wag n’ Walkers are the best!
We thank all our kind-hearted walkers, donors, sponsors, and
e-mail address
Mail $25 for each pet photo entered (check payable to The SPCA) along with all pet names and
this completed form to: SPCA Calendar Contest, P.O. Box 3058, Monterey, CA 93942.
All photos become the property of The SPCA and cannot be returned. Deadline: August 31.
For additional entry forms or information, please call Lynell at 264-5479.
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SPCA shelter dog “Rusty” used to be excitable
and anxious, but he’s blossoming into a happy and trusting dog with snuggles
and around-the-clock attention from his dedicated inmate trainers, Robert
Johnson (left) and Joseph Michael Taubman.
As prisoners, Ruff Start trainers have the time, motivation, and
program liaison. “I’ve seen gang members full of machismo
patience to serve as a super-charged foster family for shelter dogs,
instantly soften when the dogs appear. Dogs make you feel loved and
providing fun training sessions throughout the day and, most
wanted. They don’t judge. They just see a person.”
importantly, around-the-clock affection and TLC. With so much
As we enter the prison for a May training the impact
undivided attention, shy, fearful dogs gain trust and confidence, and
is easy to see. At a checkpoint where inmates are being patted
rambunctious dogs become
“I’m a lifer, so down the mood visibly shifts when we approach with three tailcalm and contented. While
living at the prison, dogs learn
to actually get wagging dogs. Eyes light up and both officers and prisoners
potty training, basic manners
to play with a end up on the ground petting the canines, who roll over for
and commands, loose leash
dog . . . I can’t belly rubs. Many of the prisoners have not touched any animal
for decades and we take our time, letting them drink their fill.
walking, and earn their Canine
even explain
We pass into the huge prison yard where about 70 men mill
Good Citizen certificates. The
what it means about. All heads turn. Faces relax. “Can I pet him?” “How do
first four trainers are from the
to me.”—Robert you get a dog?” “Who has the waiting list?” Men wait patiently
prison Veterans Group, and
Johnson
while Amanda and Trisch pass out dog treats.
six more general population
inmates are now apprenticing.
Changing a culture, one paw at a time
“We look at it as a positive portal
The training takes place in a cement “mini-yard,” below a gun post
from inside here to the outside commanned by an officer. Occasionally he calls down to the inmates and
munity,” said inmate and veteran Kirk
Turner, who is training “Jake” with
they exchange good-natured jokes.
cellmate Mike Dietz. “We feel like we’re
“I’ve been in since ’87 and I’ve never seen a program like this.
making amends and giving something
It’s pulling people together,” said Turner. “When we ask to let the dogs
back. With this training under our
out the guards are accommodating. They respect us, that we’re going
belts we hope someday to train service
to be responsible. It’s a relationship that wasn’t there before.”
Two humans of my very own!
dogs for disabled veterans and others
“We all need this program,” said psychologist Dr. Johnson.
Ruff Start dogs like “Sunny” are the
with
disabilities.”
“Stress
and
burn-out are a constant here, but now everyone can see
center of attention to their trainers.
Amanda and SPCA Behavior
that something new and innovative is going on. What The SPCA is
Kirk Turner (left) and Mike Dietz have
made it their personal mission to
Volunteers Becky Suarez and Trisch
doing for the culture in here is amazing across the board. You guys are
ensure that SPCA dogs get adopted.
Bailey spent two months preparing
like combat medics, with the dedication, courage and compassion to
Photo courtesy Matthew Atchley
the men, and continue to provide
come in here. We have so much love and respect for you guys!”
instruction three times a week. Participants are all model
There is not enough room here to share all the poignant
prisoners without violent convictions, carefully chosen by a panel
comments from inmates, but they leave no doubt about the mutual
of SPCA and prison staff, including Veterans Group psychologist
healing taking place right now behind prison walls.
Dr. Johnson. The ten trainers will be assigned five dogs, with
“This gives us a way to do something good, to give a dog a
new canines rotated in every eight weeks. The goal is for today’s
second chance to be happy,” said Mike Dietz. “In here you don’t have
trainers to instruct new recruits, creating a self-sustaining project
a lot of close relationships. You get visits
monitored by SPCA and prison staff.
maybe once a month. So having a
dog to bond with is a big thing.”
The power of a wagging tail
“The impact is phenomMatthew Atchley, former Captain at the prison and a veteran
enal,” said Michael Talbott,
himself (now associate warden at the adjacent Correctional
trainer for “Rusty.” “It’s
Training Facility), was instrumental in overcoming obstacles to the
changing mens’ lives
program, the first in California at a maximum security prison.
as well as the dogs’.
“We were told we couldn’t do this on a level four yard, but
When you learn
with The SPCA we made it happen,” said Atchley. “There has never
to love something
been much to offer these inmates, but now they are helping dogs and
and you’re loved
the program is a source of pride for prisoners and officers alike.”
back, it changes
“People flock to the dogs,” said Captain T. Selby, our
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A doggie dream come true
Support our Wag n’ Walk sponsors
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Event Sponsors
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MBS Business Systems
McDonald’s, Monterey
Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Monterey
Pet Specialists of Monterey
Saladino Family Foundation
Toro Park Animal Hospital
Event Support
Scott and Dawn Fenton
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City of Monterey
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Trucksis Enterprises, Inc.
Prize Sponsors
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California State Parks
Carmel Preferred Restaurants
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Islands Restaurant
Pac Rep Theatre
Pet Fun
PF Chang’s
Say Woof! Petography
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Western Stage
Food Sponsors
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McDonald’s, Monterey
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volunteers who helped us raise over $117,000 at The SPCA’s
2016 Wag n’ Walk to end pet homelessness! The fruits of your
effort, dedication, and generosity are already hard at work,
helping to rescue and rehome animals, and deliver numerous
humane programs for pets and people in our communities.
Note: next year we will gather at a great new venue: the
Custom House Plaza at the head of the Monterey Wharf. Save
the date: Wag n’ Walk 2017 is set for Saturday, May 6!
Volunteer Support
The SPCA for Monterey County
California State University,
Monterey Bay
Military Members of our Community
National Charity League
Media Sponsors
95.5 Bob FM
96.9 KWAV
101.7 The Beach
104.3 The Hippo
Hats off to our top Wag n’ Walk fundraisers
Top individual walkers
Debbie Stein $10,281
Brenda Sullivan $10,080
Donna Ritenour $3,500
Terri Ritenour $2,500
Becky Suarez $1,814
Top Teams
Canines Inc $11,011
Team Ritenour $6,000
MBS Agile Doggers $5,390
While SPCA staff and teams are not eligible for individual or team
prizes, we want to extend a huge thank-you to our employees, families,
volunteers, and Board of Directors who together raised over $48,000 !
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Chop shop bust
leads to pet rescue
Thanks to your support, “Sparky” was rescued from a
crime scene and is now fulfilling a little girl’s dream
hen the Monterey County Sheriff Officers busted a stolen
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ring in Prunedale this March, they also discovered
neglected animals on the property. SPCA Humane Officers
responded to the active crime scene and rescued four neglected
dogs, including “Ace,” a young miniature poodle.
Ace’s fur was so severely matted he avoided moving to
minimize his pain, and could only walk with a limp. The fur
blocked his vision almost completely, and he had a severe ear
infection that he didn’t want anyone to touch. Once at The SPCA,
Ace was immediately shaved and groomed so he could wag his
tail again. He began doing that a lot after being freed from his
suffering, and experiencing the loving care of our attentive staff!
Finding a loving new home
While staff focused on Ace’s recovery, nine-year-old Elizabeth
Trifilo of Carmel Valley had a mission of her own: trying to
convince her parents, Catherine and Dean, to adopt a dog. The
family had no pets in the house and she wanted a canine buddy
of her very own—so much so that she saved up money to help
pay for the adoption herself. Elizabeth loves animals and had
donated her own money to The SPCA before.
“We’d been out to The SPCA five or six times so she
could meet and hold the dogs,” said Catherine. “When we
finally went out to adopt one my daughter saw Ace and fell in
love with him immediately.” Now in his new home, the pup,
renamed “Sparky,” is living
up to his name. He loves
to play, and fills the house
with laughter when he does
When SPCA Humane
Officers rescued “Sparky”
he could hardly move
because his fur was so
painfully matted.
A dog of her own
“Sparky” is the
center of love and
attention in his new
home with nineyear-old Elizabeth
Trifilo and her
family.
his signature “lap run:” if he’s especially happy and excited
he takes off flying in a big circle, running circuits through the
living room and kitchen until he wears himself out.
“It’s so fun to have a dog of my own,” said Elizabeth.
“He gives lots of kisses and sometimes he cuddles up with me
in bed.” Sparky is in demand with two older brothers in the
house—10-year-old James and 15-year-old Luke— so there
can be disputes about who the dog sleeps with at night!
The pup enjoys outings at Garland Park, playing chase
with Elizabeth, and throwing his favorite plush squirrel toy
up in the air so he can catch it. Elizabeth has taught him how
to sit on command, and they’ve devised their own “musical
chairs” game—Elizabeth moves from one couch to another,
and Sparky jumps back and forth into her arms.
“When my friends are over he comes and plays with us,”
said Elizabeth. “I love him so much and I can tell he knows it!”
Each day Sparky goes for a walk with Elizabeth before
school, and then he keeps Catherine company while she works
at home, usually with the dog in her lap. Sparky is rarely alone,
but when the family goes out he makes sure they get a big
welcome home when they return.
“He is so excited to see us when we walk inside the
house,” said Catherine. “His little tail goes so fast it’s like a
propeller— he looks like he’s going to take off into the air!
“He gets a lot of attention and loving in this house,”
said Catherine. “He’s a good boy and fits right in with us. It feels
like he’s always been here . . .” D
Create a better life for
you and your pet!
Train with the
SPCA experts!
When you train at The SPCA you
said Will. “We all visit, but when we leave Charlie is still there
with her. He helps keeps her chin up. He also helps her physically. Her hands don’t work well anymore but it’s important to
keep exercising them and all that petting really helps.”
Charlie is now best buddies with Cherie’s home aide,
Isabelle, and loves to “help” her fill Cherie’s pill containers,
much to their amusement. In fact, Charlie is loved by everyone
he meets, even complete strangers. When Cherie took a fall one
night, five firemen responded and Charlie was there to greet
them. “He was rubbing on them the entire time,” said Cherie.
“One fireman would be holding him, and when he had to do
something he would pass the cat to another fireman!”
Pets make all the difference
Illness can be isolating when friends stop coming around, or
when it’s just too hard to see people. With her first-hand experience, Cherie is an outspoken advocate for pet companionship.
“You have to protect other people from your pain, but
Charlie is always comfortable with me no matter what,” said
Cherie. “If you have a cry, a cat will stay right with you. It’s
easier for them to be accommodating. And Charlie doesn’t
notice when I can’t remember his name. I just say ‘Here kitty
kitty kitty!’ and he hears the love in my voice.
“I know Charlie will outlive me, and that’s fine. He
has five people who want him so they’ll have to duke it out!”
said Cherie. “Some people don’t adopt because they worry they
won’t be able to care for a pet, but there’s ways to get help. A
pet can fill a need in your heart that you don’t even know you
have because you’ve lived without it so long. Whatever a person
is dealing with: special needs, loneliness, fear, getting a hard
diagnosis—even dementia—a pet always brings you back into
the present moment. . . . I love thinking about the cats in my
life—they’ve given me such good times . . .”
If you or someone you know would benefit from the companionship of a special pet, please visit The SPCA Adoption
Center—our knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist
you in finding the perfect match. Also, please read the related
article below for more helpful information. c
Bringing pets and people together
Here are just a couple SPCA programs that support the human-animal
bond, for the benefit of pets, people, and our community
Whiskers and Wisdom program for seniors
This program offers adults ages 60 years and older up to $50 off the
adoption fee of a wonderful pet age three and older. If you require a calm
pet, or a dog who is reliable on-leash, we can help you find a good match through
the Whiskers program. Adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations,
microchip and collar ID, compatibility screening, health evaluation, and follow-up
behavior advice if needed. In return, we ask that adopters provide a life-long,
loving home, and agree to return the animal to The SPCA for re-adoption if they
can no longer provide care. Pets are a continual source of the unconditional love
we all crave. Research shows that a furry friend provides numerous physical and mental health benefits such as stress reduction,
lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, and increased opportunities for exercise and social interaction.
Guardian Angel program ensures life-long care
Sometimes seniors or those with medical problems are reluctant to adopt because they’re afraid that they’ll be unable to provide
care at some point, or that they will outlive their pets. Yet planning for this possibility is an obligation we all have to our animals,
regardless of our age. The SPCA Guardian Angel Future Care program provides a solution for those who do not have a friend or family
member who will take their pets, and a backup plan for those who do. Individuals can fill out an enrollment form and pet profile
which we will keep on file that directs The SPCA to take custody of your animals upon your demise, or if your chosen pet guardian
does not accept responsibility. SPCA staff will then work diligently to find a loving, life-long home using the information you provided
to find a compatible match—there is no fee for this program.
Each year, hundreds of beloved pets are left homeless when their human companions die or become incapacitated, and often
there is no information to help SPCA staff with rehoming. By filling out the Guardian Angel Pet Profile Form and keeping it current
you can rest assured that your family, friends, or The SPCA will know your animal’s medical conditions, favorite toys and treats, and
like and dislikes. For over 30 years our Guardian Angel program has been a crucial safety net for pets of all species. Our program
materials help you gather the information needed, and provide guidelines on legal considerations and how to choose a guardian. To
get started, please visit SPCAmc.org, where you can fill out forms online or download them to complete at your leisure. You can also
call Susan at 264-5421. d
My wife Chris and I
take Ellie to the weekly
Puppy Classes
Puppy Preschool (under 5 months old)
Start off on the right paw.
Puppy Preschool in Carmel
Held at Pet Food Express in The Crossroads.
Puppy Kindergarten (5-9 months old)
More skills and socialization.
nuru
Kitty comfort (from page 1)
“
tap into decades of experience
dog socials. It’s much
with every breed and behavior
more than a safe alterproblem imaginable. Our profes- native to dog parks–you
have the benefit of
sional team and small classes
the SPCA experts and
ensure that you get the high
there’s a lot of training
quality, one-on-one attention
that goes on. We’ve also
you need to get results. If your
been repeating Out and
dog is reactive to other canines About class, so now we
we can safely pinpoint and
take Ellie to restaurants
desensitize his triggers by exall the time. My jazz
band plays at a winery
posing him to different breeds
every Sunday and she
at the shelter during a private
comes along!”—Bill
consultation. Jones and “Ellie”
Check out our wide
variety of fun classes—best of all, your training
fee helps homeless pets in need! Basic five-week
classes meet at the SPCA Training Center and cost
$125 ($115 for SPCA adoptees). Specialty classes
also run for five weeks, and range from $150-250
($140-240 for SPCA adoptees). For dates and
times, details, and to register, please visit
SPCAmc.org, or call Diane or Wendi at 264-5422.
Sunday morning Puppy Socials
See below.
Dog Classes
Family Dog Level 1
Learn vital skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Family Dog Level 1 in Carmel
At Pet Food Express in The Crossroads.
Family Dog Level 2
Learn more advanced skills and prepare for
Canine Good Citizen certification.
Drop-in Dog Socials (See below.)
Specialty Classes
Out and About in the Real World
Increase skills in public places.
Agility for Fun Level 1
Non-competitive play on our beautiful agility course.
Agility for Fun Level 2
Even more exciting ways to bond with your dog.
Canine Carnival School
Amaze your friends with your dog’s new tricks.
Sniff and Search Level 1
Scent detection class promotes confidence.
Sniff and Search Level 2
More challenging, more fun, and more rewarding.
Reactive Rover
Correct problems that upset your dog while on leash.
One-session Sunday workshops
Simple Leash Walking Workshop
Solve common leash problems in two hours.
Every last Sunday of the month at 10 am.
Reliable Recall Workshop
Make “Come here!” irresistible to your dog in one hour.
Every first Sunday of the month at 10 am.
Sunday Canine Socials
Puppy Socials, 9-10 am
Held at the SPCA Training Center. Safe, informal
playtime with guidance from a certified trainer.
For puppies up to six months old. $10 fee.
Dog Socials
9-10 am for dogs under 30 lbs.
10:30-11:30 am for dogs over 30 lbs.
11:45 am-12:45 pm for dogs over 30 lbs.
Held in The SPCA agility yard.
For friendly canines over six months old. $10 fee.
Private training in your home or at The SPCA
Affordable, high quality personalized training. Great for shy
or reactive dogs, or to target specific problems.
3.
The SPCA Legacy League: helping
animals through estate planning
With utmost gratitude we acknowledge
the newest member of The SPCA Legacy League:
Jenifer Bovey
Randell Kent Bishop
Janet Covell
Carlotta and Knox Mellon
The Legacy League honors those who have remembered The
SPCA for Monterey County in their estate plans. Their
generosity will improve the lives of countless animals for
many years to come. For more information on creating a
lasting legacy that can increase income and tax savings,
please contact Susan at 264-5421.
The SPCA Legacy League Roster
Margaret B. Adams
Greta L. Alexander
Florence Allen
Florence Whitmire Allen
Dawn Anderson
Sharon & Ken Ashton
Judy A. Askew
Eleen Auvil
Patricia Bailey
Barbara Baldock & Phil Butler
Lynette & Charles Bates
Lois & Kenneth Barker
Diana Bearman
Bethany Beckman
Kathy Beilby
Kathryn Benderf
Jim Bennett
Donna Bessant
Randell Kent Bishop
Stanley Bishop
Joan & Ernest Bizzozero
Deborah & Ron Blue
Jeannie & Dan Borden
Denise Borsella
Jenifer Bovey
Dee & Wendell Breithaupt
Marjorie Brigadier
Kim Bryant
Barbara Burdick
Lynne Bynum
Marcie Callahan
Mel Cantor
Allison Cathro
Inge Clarke
Jeanne R. Clover
Janet Covell
Susan & Robert Creveling
Bonnie Culp
Katherine & Gregg Dexter
John & Esther Dolan
Anita & Richard Dunsay
Ruth Ann Earhart Traci
George East
Jan Elster
Barbara & Richard Ely
Dr. & Mrs. T.C. Esselstyn
Joy Evans & David Bridge
Charlotte Fergusson
Lowel Figen
Beth Foley
Kalani & Barbara Fonseca
Jacqueline Frazier
Dr. & Mrs. J. Martin Freeder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Gilmore
Stacy & Ted Golding
Karyl Hall
Cindy Hamilton
Carolyn Hardy
Carole A. Haskell
Ginny Hawes
Ann Hayes
Joan Hero & W. William
Baumgardt
Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hollister
Jacqueline Holmes
Edie Hughes
Jeanne S. Holmquist
Melissa Hutchinson
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hyland
Geraldine & John Indorato
Linda Jacobs
Claire & Charles Jacobson
June Jaffee
Barbara & James H. Johnson
Jacqueline Clampett-Jones
A. Margaret Jones
Kathryn Kearney
Laura & Tim Kelley
Karen Kiker
Susan & John Koza
Carol Bradley Lauderdale
Lawrence Buccafurni
Living Trust
Donna Clare Lawson-Leisy
& Scot Leisy
Eleanor Leheney
Helen & John Levet
Wendy S. Levy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lippert
Mrs. Willis Ludemann
Carolann & Roger Manley
Kathi & Don Manzagol
Muriel Masters
Lois & Don Mayol
Norma Dublyn McAravy
Leslie McCarter
Judith McCormack
Sherrie & Tom
McCullough
Kathy & Thomas
Macdonald
Elizabeth Mackenzie
Carlotta and Knox Mellon
Judith & Philip Melrose
Patti & Ben Miller
Robert J. Miller
Lisa Milligan
Marian Mizelle
Renee Monrad
Karen L. Moore
Constance Murray
Harriet & Bruce Newell
Jean Nieman
Robin Ornellas & George
Currie
Thomas W. Page
Margarite Alvarez
Papenhoefer &
Werner Papenhoefer
Sharon and Judd Perry
Katherine & Robert Petty
Kate Phillips
Louise Phillips
Janet I. Piper
Julie Poduch
Kevin Rabe
Karen Y. Redding
Lucy & Bill Reno
Sally & Harry Robins
Cynthia Rodrigues
Shari Roehl
Lila J. Ryan
Barbara J. Saunders
Steve Schleusener
Helga Schmidt
Renita Seibel
Jean R. Seput
Mary Severson
Jane Sievers
Stacy Smith
Joan Solak
Ann Solon
Pat & Ladd Strnad
Jane & Tom Sullivan
Lisa Super
Carol N. Tadlock
Anne Tewksbury
Tootie Truesdell
Sarah & Ray Tufford
Betty von Maszynski
Dana & Jeff Wagner
Teresa Wagner
Melissa Walchli
Virginia D. Ward
Jean Warriner
Maria & Bill Weber
Carla & Jeff White
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis C. Wiese
Leslie Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Wilson
Marlene Wood
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Woudenberg
Nancy G. Wright
Sharon L. Wright
Kathryn A. Zaiden
If you have remembered The SPCA in your will or trust
and are not listed here, please let us know.
Planned gifts that have matured
The SPCA for Monterey County is extremely grateful to
those whose gifts have recently matured. We honor their
commitment, foresight and generosity.
April 30, 2015 – April 30, 2016
Jonna Ball
Margenette Bass
Clarence Bowen
Lynne Bynum
Winifred J. Colton
Charlotte Fergusson
Rubie Gendreau
Catherine Horne
Margarette Hutcheon
Reiko K. Koo
Carol Leino
4.
Helga Malinoff
Wilma Manuel
Audrey and Michael McCarthy
Jeannette McIndoo
Shirley O’Ban
Juanita Rosser
Lila Ryan
Laurie Schumann
Elizabeth P. Vaughan
Evelyn V. Wood
Anonymous
Donor spotlight
..............
Meet Janet Covell
In a tiny bungalow in Pacific Grove lives a woman
with a great big heart of loving kindness
hen we asked Janet Covell to be a featured donor she was inW
credulous: “I feel embarrassed to be honored like this because I’m
not a big donor,” she said. “I feel like I just give piddly amounts!”
Truth be told, The SPCA depends upon “regular folks” like Janet.
The majority of our supporters donate modest amounts, and they
are the backbone that supports vital humane programs.
Janet grew up in a family that included cats and dogs,
and her parents made a point of teaching her and her two
brothers a reverence for life.
“We’d go camping and tide pooling. I remember how
my Dad would turn over a rock and then carefully put it back
into place,” Janet said. “Their message was to be caring toward
animals, and to honor and preserve nature. We need more of that
in this world.” Not surprisingly, The SPCA’s many humane and
educational programs are important to Janet. “When the newsletter
shows up I can hardly wait to read about the compelling rescues. I
always learn something new. It’s a powerful educational tool and I
always pass it along to a friend or family member to read.”
Janet’s compassionate nature brought “Riley,” her beloved
14-year-old cat, into her life. She was driving in heavy traffic in
Monterey when she saw something white in the middle of the road.
Was it a bird? A rodent? Just as her car passed over it she saw the
white blob lift its head. Horrified, she turned around to investigate.
“From the sidewalk I saw its head come up again right
before an 18-wheeler passed over it. It was awful!” said Janet.
Somehow she stopped traffic, and used a tote bag to quickly bring
the animal to safety. “I was shaking when I got back in my car,”
Janet said. “But when I uncovered the animal it was a tiny white
kitten, uninjured, with his eyes still partly closed.” She bottle-fed
the kitten day and night, even bringing him to her job at the
Is this my good side?
Janet Covell’s adorable and
curious felines get ready for their
SPCA photo session. From left are
“Snickers,” “Charlie,” and “Riley.”
Monterey Bay Aquarium, where she worked in employee relations.
Janet has been a loyal supporter since 1994, but signed up
for automatic monthly giving a few years ago. “Spreading small
donations out over the year makes it easier, and that way I can give
more to what I care about most,” she said. “Giving locally is important to me and that’s why I’ve also included The SPCA in my estate
plans. I want to leave a legacy to support this important resource
for our community. They are the go-to source for all animals: cats,
dogs, birds, reptiles, farm animals, wildlife.. . . You could say I’ve
fallen in love with The SPCA, and everything they do!”
To sign up for monthly giving, please visit SPCAmc.org/donate
or call Stacy at 264-5444. For information on planned giving,
please call Susan at 264-5421. C
In Memoriam, Honoraria and Tributes
We thank our generous donors who have honored or memorialized a beloved person or
pet with a gift to The SPCA. Contributions below were received between February 1 and
April 30, 2016. While all donors and recipients receive personal acknowledgement by
mail, we are only able to publish gifts of $25 or more due to space limitations.
SPCA Calendar Pets
“Payton” and “Misty”
~ Jeff Hawkins
In Memoriam
Marge Anderson
Norma Kinder
Joan Fontaine
Graham Gavert
Michelle Anderson
Jeff Anderson
“Chianti” Freedland
Stacie Gillespie
“Sootie” Baker-Shaw
Linda Snyder
David Gabbard
Bonnie Culp
Francine and Charles
O’Daniel
Pinkie Black
Gail Heisler
Arlene Lappen
Mack Truax
“BooBoo,” aka “Pandora”
Black
Carmen Wolff
“Tootsie” Bostwick
Emily and Sam Bostwick
“Chester” Bridges
Jennifer and Russ Bridges
“Lucky” Britton
Robert Britton
“Paonia” Brookhouser
Beth and Kevin Brookhouser
Orin Buckman
Lilly and Frederick Menezes
Donna Burger
Judy and John Turner
“Abbie” Campbell
Valerie Souza
“Calvee” Canton
Christopher Baker
“Ruby” Cardona
Bonnie and Tom Sprague
“General Grant”
Carratello
Rita Carratello and Don
Roberson
“Rambo” Clare
Carol and Joseph Clare
“Miss Rosie Girl” Cohn
Valerie Souza
George Cominos
Jane Tschannel
“Max” Cruse
Nancy Springer-Ochs and
Michael Ochs
Armond Dalkey
Sharon Dalkey
Patricia Dancz
Michael Dancz
“Gracie” Dart
The Justin Dart Family
Foundation
Josefa Davi-Nolan
Yvonne Battaglia
Gary DeCarli
Rosann Pisoni
Jim Diehr
Ellyse Burke
Janice Gryp
Sue Downey
Erin and Jonathan Donovan
Rachel Fournier
Laurie and Edward Heinz
The Lewellyn Family
Joann Martel
David Pettis
Larry Vigue
Angie Duffy
Maxine and Robert Hoag
Nicholas J. Dybdahl
Barbara Chapman
“Raider” and “Jet”
Encallado
Gina Encallado
Rose Esparza
Andrea and Hershel Harrod
Charlotte M. Evans
Mary Anne and Chuck Sayler
Margarite and Werner
Papenhoefer
Jim Ferguson
Carol and Glen Dubuc
Lucille “Lou” Gadsby
Ellyse Burke
Ina Dow
Maria and Richard Fetherstonhaugh
Janice Gryp
“Tevis” Gagliotti
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
John Gall
Shirley and Robert M. Larsen
“Charlie” Gates
Lynda Gates
Charles Geren Jr.
Kathy Korn
“Chyna” Gibson
Stacey Gibson
Claudia Johnson
Goodrich
Nancy and Michael Scott
“Lucky” Greenbaum
Susan Willey
“Max” Hake
Tracy and Todd Perkins
“Silky” Lyon
Virginia Lyon
“Owen” Reps
Michele and Paul Reps
Betty Maisonneuve
Roger Maisonneuve
Lee Richardson
Jennifer Stimson
“Roxy” Martella
Myong Buttgereit
Margaret and Douglas
Martella
Gloria Rizzi
Carol Coryell
Christine Flautt
Carol Yamane
“Boo” Matters
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Maggie Roberts
Charlotte Roberts-Thomas
Patty “Tutu” McAfee
Susan Pius
“Darcy” Rowland
Howard Rowland
Herbert Meyer
Karen Eller
Amy and Fred Loeble
Sherrie and Tom McCullough
Beverly and Gary Palma
Gail Salmonson
Renee Balestrieri
“Phoebe” Miller
Margot and Larry Miller
“Lucky” Molnar
Marilyn and Jack Clifton
“Morty Katchadourian”
Moore
Carole Costabile
Joseph Johnson
Carol Moss
“Wood Te” Moore
Sally Green
Olivia Motha
Joanne Borja-Perez
Buelah Dandridge
Katherine Field
Rita and Masahiro
Kumangai
Jim Mucher
Marlys and Bruce Haakedahl
“Kito” Mulcay
Marilyn and Jack Clifton
“Quinta” SchadeckHamilton
Diane and Robert A. Davies
George Schmieg
Lois Topping
All Our Dog Friends
Peggy and Dale Scoggin
Nicolas Scott
Sharon and George Cisneros
“Lacey” Shade
Jane and Tom Sullivan
“Flip” Shillinglaw
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Emily J. Siebman
Julia Bernardi
Pati Boutonnet
“Ruby” Siedhoff
Tracy and Todd Perkins
“Vazi” Silver-Fontana
Ann and Duncan Clarke
“Kirby” and “Monty”
Smith
Margie Smith
“Bunny” and “Max”
Snyder
Linda Snyder
James Heckenlaible
Charleen and William
Soderquist
Joe Soboleski
Robin Soboleski
Genevieve Higgins
Debby and Louis LeFebvre
“Perry” Hilts
Lynna Hilts
“Sade” House
Isabel and James
Shillinglaw
“Indie” Hudacek
Dolores Getz
Margaret Hunter
Christine A. Lopez and John
Ponzo
William A. Karges, III
Kathy Pfitzer
“Toby” Kirby
Patricia and John Kirby
Pepper Kish
Claire Wihnyk
“Layla” Knowels
Nichole Orozco
“Laika” and “Mia” Korp
Christa Korp
“Betty” Lamb
Molly and Rich English
Dana Larson
Francine Larson
“Sammie” Lauritsen
Birthe Lauritsen
Carol Leino
Mike Hernandez
SPCA Calendar Pet
“Chase” ~ Renee Garner
John Mustain
Billie Cathrein
Jensen Family Farms
Veronica Silacci
Hisako and Tom Tanimura
James Thomsen
Les Walker
Lynn Yocum
Chisato Joanne Nishi
Evelyn Kageyama
Mia Kodani
Shirley and Art Moffitt
Nora and Wayne Shen
Margaret Rand
Barbara and Edward
Dickinson
Eileen Diehl
Joyce and Ken Esaki
Paulette Gardner
Beth Ann Jones
Marsha and Brian Kelly
Judy LeRoy and Larry
Booker
Kathy Nicholson
Marie Woerz
Margaret Linville
Margaret J. Sincoff
“Hula” Louis
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Gloria Lourentzos
Terrie Ann Scott
“Jake”
Duane Dykema
“Rufus” Trudeau
Faith and Shayna Stoddard
“Lydia”
Karen Ravn
Dorinda and Curtis
Vick
Vernon Vick
“Murphy”
Stacie Gillespie
Joan Volberg
Susan Pius
“Nickel”
Janet and Michael Buechner
Barbara Louise Wake
Elizabeth Williams
“O.J.”
Lori Woodle
Sharon Wayne
Georgia and Ted Hollister
Sherry and John Howell
Richard Klein and Kaete
Salomon
Brooks Leffler
Nora and Wayne Shen
Patricia
Maritess Wickliff
“Pippin”
Kacey Kurimura
“Sakura”
Joan Williams Near and Ron
Near
Al Weber
Suzanne Weber
“Sport”
Denise and Kevin Dixon
Elsie Weilenmann
Margaret Shipley
“Scooter”
Melody and Tom Carrato
Keith S. Wellin
Peter Wellin, Cynthia Plum,
and Marjorie King
“Stretch”
Elaine Weeks
“Toby”
Molly and Rich English
“Glenn” Wilkinson
Ben Balester
Cannery Row Classics Inc.
Kerith Harrison and Matthew
Kresl
The Treadmill
Naval Postgraduate School
Running Club
Your Running Friends
“Widget”
Carole Costabile
Sherrie McCullough
Vonda and Dan Tibbitts
Becky Suarez
Mark Silberstein
Rachel Blank
Sandor Fein
“Buddy” Mines
Margaret and Robert Mines
Sadie Sullivan
Sally and Don Lucas
Beth Brookhouser
Julia Winston
“J.J.” and “Phoebe”
Muscio
Kathy and Jim Muscio
Diane Terry
Dottie Bella
Marilyn Clifton
Eileen Thomas
Wendi Newman
Brenda Chinn
“Zoey” Colman
Cyndee Colman
Dr. Ron Fuerstner
Susan and Melvin Gorelick
Irene Lewis
Esther Abe
Jacolene Burns
Dolores Getz
“Gracie”
Linda Coronado
“Cash” Torres
Karlen and Vincent Poma
“Duke” Beller
Cheryl and Craig Beller
“Maggie” PerontoMiller
Marilyn McCusker
“Puppy” Rammer
John and Pamela Wieben
“Elvira”
James Vaughan
Evelyn Torras
Francisca and Robert Bell
Mary Ada Morton
“Ivan” Sturgess
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Eleanor Curtice
Olga and Chet Tilley
Nadine Leocorbo
Barbara Chapman
“Digby”
Sally and Al Alvarez
Albert “Tommy” Tomblin
Rosalie and Robert Wilhelm
“Brie” Mayol
Lois and Don Mayol
“Duke” and “Twinkie”
Okimoto
Barbara and Allen Okimoto
Lorretta Lenz
Dale and Neil Agron
“Cold” and “Tux”
Susan and Roy Lozada
“Buddy” Suarez
Jaime Kooser
Emma Grace Beck
Erin Van De Walle
Marjorie S. Noren
Laurie and Edward Heinz
Nellie Pirtle
JoAnn and Frank Burns
Lisa McGuire
“Otis” Yost
Beth and Paul McCauley
Honoraria
Candice and Van Crego
Nancy and Charles Duncan
Angel Soto
Marguerite Wolfe
Sharon Rae Petersen
Areka and Ben De La Selva
Coral Wylie
Pierrette Wildman
Bernard Stevens
Sheila Moore
“Maggie” Smith
Stacy Smith
Barbara F. Hambey
Michael and Louise Chu
Don Wright
Diane and Warren Tibbs
“Sammy” Stein
Paula Bradley
Elizabeth Gonzales
Anna and Jeffrey Quenga
Debbie and Keith Stein
Jennifer Gallo
Betty and Harold Hamilton
Maddie Gaynor
Jacqueline Flores
“Cooper” and “Lola”
Hernandez
Richard Hernandez
Lisa Hoefler
Jeanne Holmquist
Cory Utter
Susan Willey
Kona Parelskin
Sheri Parelskin
Savanna Yant
Tiffany Yant
Chris Patton
Kyle Patton
“Shamrock” Riddle
Linda and William Riddle
Justin Russo
Sara McCarty
“Azul” Silver-Fontana
Ann and Duncan Clarke
SPCA Staff
Judy Berglass
Teresa Wagner
Augusta, Tom, and
“Mila”
Diane and Royce Rieffel
“Henry”
Mary McNown
“Horton”
Carol Moss
“Maddie”
Layla Powell
“Rusty” and “Zoe”
Kathleen and Philip Giacalone
Tributes
Andy Johnson
Betsy Johnson
“Hoagie” Little
Susan and Gina Carlin-Little
Susan Koza
Honor Muller
Melissa Lee and
Matzo
Natica Rudavsky
Scarlett Nix
Anonymous
Gary Tiscornia
Dale and Neil Agron
Sonia Cook
Karen and Reid Woodward
her love
“Lily” Luttrell
Gini and Jim Luttrell
“Harley” Mora
Roberta and David Mora
“Baby Luv” Rose
Carrie Rose
“Tugger” Rosenthal
Robin Toews
JoDee Walters
Swindells
Margaret Walters
and
Paul
Hall and Nestor
Esther and Hal McKay
Trenton, Roy Boy, Pearl
Girl, and Zippy
Jody Davis
Fostering is FUN!
volunteer program
c l o s e ■ u p
The SPCA has many adorable kittens and puppies that
would love to come stay with you for awhile!
emember how it feels to be mobbed by a bunch of playful
Rpuppies
or kittens? Has it been awhile? Well we can help with that!
Each year compassionate SPCA Foster Volunteers temporarily care
for underage pets in their homes, with help from an SPCA support
person. Some volunteers also care for convalescing pets that need
medical care or extra TLC, including animals rescued by SPCA
Humane Officers. Lauren Mauck, an academic coach, and her
husband Andrew have been inviting foster pets into their home for
11 years, ever since their children were six and three years old.
“Kids learn a lot of life lessons when they help foster. We’ve
had so many amazing experiences!” said Lauren. “Everyone at
The SPCA is so grateful and supportive.They give you everything
you need—toys, food, blankets, litter—and if there’s a question
or issue I just call or text and it’s taken care of right away.” “When my friends drop me off from school they always
have to come in to pet the kittens,” said Teagan, Lauren’s 17-year-
Don’t miss the . .
SPCA Benefit Shop
half-off sale!
Visit The SPCA Benefit Shop
on the last two days of every
month for amazing savings on
clothing, shoes, accessories,
housewares, gifts, jewelry, artwork, furniture, and other
Everything in the shop,
treasures. You can also
Every last two days
drop off your unwanted
of the month!
items that need a new
home. Best of all, proceeds
from your purchases and donations help homeless animals in need! Call
the number below for more information, or for pick-up of large items.
Sign up for Benefit Shop alerts!
We sometimes have surprise sales mid-month too, so be sure to sign
up for “Barkin Blast” alerts at SPCAmc.org—just go to our Benefit Shop
page under our Services menu. You’ll be the first to hear about all
sales and events, donations from exclusive boutiques, and other special
merchandise!
~ SPCA Benefit Shop: 624-4211~
26364 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel (near the Barnyard)
Mon-Sat: 10 am-4 pm; Sun: noon-4 pm
Give ’em the business!
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House full of love
Linda Mauck (center)
has been an SPCA foster
volunteer for 11 years,
so her daughter Teagan
and son Kendrick can’t
imagine life without
adorable puppies or
kittens in the house.
Also shown is their
recently adopted
adult feline “S’mores,”
who loves being a
surrogate mom cat!
old daughter. Teagan recently took on the entire responsibility
of rearing a litter as part of her community service requirement.
“When they’re ready for adoption they go back to The SPCA, have
their portraits done, and get posted online. We can follow them on
Facebook, read the comments, and share what we know. We love
watching them debut and get adopted!” “It’s rewarding to know that for each pet we foster we are
actually changing two lives for the better—the animal’s and the
adopter’s,” said Lauren. “We are the bridge that gives them the
time they need to grow up and find a forever home.”
SPCA cat becomes foster volunteer
Fostering is a great way to get the benefits of animal companionship if work or travel prevent you from having a pet of your own.
And if you’re unsure how a pet might fit into your household, it
can help you decide if adoption is the right decision. You don’t
need a lot of space to care for foster animals. The Maucks have a
kitty condo set up in their 1,050 square-foot home, which is also
shared with their two golden retrievers. In addition, they recently
adopted adult cat “Sapphire” from The SPCA, now dubbed
“S’mores.” When the cat came in as a stray she had just finished
nursing her own kittens and happily nursed an orphaned litter
The SPCA had just received. Now this sweet cat is helping the
Maucks as a surrogate kitty mom!
When asked what he likes best about fostering, Lauren’s
14-year-old son Kendrick is incredulous: “Look at them—they’re
kittens!” he said. “You can play with them and cuddle them!”
You’re right Kendrick, we really didn’t need to ask . . . C
For details on fostering and to submit an application,
please visit SPCAmc.org, or call Angela at 264-5423.
Businesses that help the animals
We salute the following businesses, organizations and individuals who support The SPCA.
Their generous and creative gifts support our humane work in the community!
Barbara and James Sevde generously donated their 2005
Hyundai Tucson, which is now being used on The SPCA campus.
We thank all those who have made gifts to our Vehicle Donation
Program to help the animals, including recent donors Jordan
Ancel, Lynn and John Archer, Thomas Brousek, Audrey
and Ian Higuera, Anthony Lacopi, Timothy Rose, and
Teresa Wagner. To donate a vehicle, please call 264-5431.
debra C, Carmel, made a large donation of designer
clothing to The SPCA Benefit Shop.
Private donor David Lerner has generously donated the
installation, programing, shipping, and all monthly service
charges for our iPet Companion online interactive cat toys to
help increase cat adoptions. Thanks to David, you can click
the link at SPCAmc.org to play with shelter felines in real
time from your computer!
Pacific Smog generously provides regular discounts for SPCA
vehicles.
Ottone Leach and Ray, LLP generously donate legal
services to The SPCA on a regular basis.
California Custom Logos generously provides The SPCA
with uniforms at-cost for staff and volunteers.
Hill’s Science Diet provides a discount on pet
food for SPCA shelter animals.
Girl power: Buy a shirt
and help SPCA pets!
Three go-getter Salinas High School
sophomores have formed their
own fundraising group, Save the
Pawz, to help SPCA shelter pets.
Xhitlali Perez, Rebecca Carrillo and
Ariane Dacanay formed the group as part of a philanthropic project assigned by their English teacher. The teens have created a line of shirts
with all proceeds going to The SPCA. Initially, the girls held bake sales to
purchase shirts, and then began marketing the finished product on social
media and through booth sales at PetSmart.
“We all wanted to support The SPCA because it has a special
place in our hearts,” said Xhitlali. “When I was growing up my family
had to give up two dogs because our landlord didn’t want them. It was
then that I realized there was a place animals could go and be loved
and find a new home.”
College freshman/artist Julia Ramirez donated the shirt design,
a beautiful calligraphy reading “Everyone Deserves to Be Hugged,” with
a kitten and puppy incorporated in the lettering. Please support these
teen dynamos and The SPCA by visiting Save The Pawz on Facebook,
Twitter or Instagram, or by emailing them at savethepawz@gmail.com.
The girls offer short or long-sleeved T-shirts ($13/17) and a hooded
sweatshirt ($25) in all sizes and many colors including white, black, light
blue, burgundy, and gray.
“The SPCA takes in all animals,” said Xhitlali. “We love what
they stand for and we’re glad to give back to this amazing organization!”
Check out these terrific SPCA Pet Calendar contest prizes!
Besides publication in our 2017 pet
calendar, contest entrants can also
participate in our new prize program. The five photo entries who
receive the most votes are eligible
for the great prizes listed here.
Vote for your favorites (even
yourself!) and upload your photos
by visiting our contest website at
SPCAmc.org/cal17—the contest’s
$1 per ballot fee will help even more homeless pets in need!
You can also phone in your votes to 264-5479, or mail them to
the return address on the newsletter. (To enter photos by mail
please use the entry form on page two.)
We thank the generous merchants who donated these great prizes!
1st Prize: A Monterey Bay area photo shoot by Cypress Photography with selected image published as a calendar Pet of the Month,
plus a beautiful canvas print of your pet by Trucksis graphic design.
2nd Prize: A two-night stay at the Cypress Inn, Doris Day’s famous
pet-friendly hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, including deluxe room and
breakfast ($750 value).
3rd Prize: $250 Crossroads Shopping Village gift card, Carmel
4th Prize: $125 gift card for La Balena Tuscan cuisine, voted best
Carmel restaurant in the 2016 Monterey County Weekly readers’ poll.
Volunteer S.O.S.
Be part of the team! We need help
in these departments right now!
Take the Lead Join this much-lauded program
which teaches at-risk kids how to train shelter
dogs, benefiting youth and canines alike. We have
positions open in three different areas: off-site
volunteers to help our Take the Lead team provide
programs around Monterey County, on-site
volunteers to work with dogs and kids at the
shelter, and administrative volunteers to help keep
our program running smoothly.
Benefit Shop Work with a fun crew at our
beautiful shop in Carmel Rancho Square, across
from the Barnyard Shopping Village.
Hug a Pet Volunteers You and your pet provide
fun and furry therapeutic visits for residents of
convalescent homes and other care facilities. A
Canine Good Citizen Certificate is required, and
you can certify your dog through The SPCA.
For details on all volunteer positions and to
submit an application, please visit SPCAmc.org,
or call Angela at 264-5423.
Salinas High School students
(from left) Ariane Dacanay,
Xhitlali Perez, and Rebecca
Carrillo model their very
cute “Everyone Deserves a
Hug” shirts they are selling
to raise funds for SPCA
shelter pets like “Ginger.”
See article for order
information.
It’s easy to meet adoptable
pets: watch your TV, check your
paper, or listen to your radio!
KSBW-TV 8
“Pet of the Week,” Friday news at noon
on the first, fourth, and fifth Friday of the month
“Pet of the Week,” Friday morning news at 5:50 am
on the first, third, and fourth Friday of the month
“Pet of the Weekend,” Saturday and Sunday
morning news at 7:40 am
KION-TV 46
“Pet of the Week” on the Thursday
morning news at 6:45 am
Telemundo 23
Spanish language “Pet of the Week,”
Friday news at 6 pm
The Monterey County Herald
“Pic-a-Pet” every Tuesday
Carmel Pine Cone
“Kitties of the Week,” every issue
KHIP 104.3 FM The Hippo
“Pet of the Week,” Thursdays at 3:30 pm
KWAV 97 FM
“Wet Nose Wednesdays,” Wednesdays at 11 am
5th Prize: Wine flights for four and artisan cheese selection with stunning ocean view at A Taste of Monterey ($100 value).
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humane investigations
c l o s e ■ u p
Persistence
saves pony
Thanks to you, our generous donors, a starved pony is
now healthy and headed for a loving new home
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Help people keep the pets they love!
SPCA Pet Food Bank
needs donations
Whether due to job loss, sudden illness, or other
unforeseen financial hardship, many people in
our community need a little extra help providing for their pets during the tough times. That’s
when The SPCA Pet Food Bank can make all the
difference.
Your offerings of canned or dry food
(including partial bags of sealed, unexpired
dry food) are all appreciated, as well as treats
and supplies like kitty litter. Please drop off
your donations at The SPCA Adoption Center
on Highway 68, across from Mazda Raceway
Laguna Seca. You can also place them directly
in the food bank by following the entrance road
past the Adoption Center to the clearly marked
food bank locker, which is outside Red’s Barn.
If you prefer to make a monetary donation to
help families and pets in need, please use the
enclosed envelope or visit SPCAmc.org, and
specify that it’s for the food bank.
The SPCA Pet Food Bank is self-service
and open to the public from 8:30 am to 4:30
pm. We ask that recipients take only what they
need for a week. The program is totally donorsupported and operates on a first come-first
served basis. For more information, please call
373-2631.
fter months of investigation, SPCA Humane Officers recently
served a search warrant at a Royal Oaks residence to rescue a
starving pony and other animals inside the padlocked property.
Officer Curt Ransom had made numerous visits and phone calls
to the owner, but received minimal cooperation.
“He would not surrender the pony or provide veterinary
care, and we were worried about other animals we couldn’t
see from the gate,” said Ransom. To ensure legal seizure and
an airtight case, Officer Ransom thoroughly documented the
perpetrator’s evasions, broken promises, and outright lies before
writing the warrant. The investigation took a surprising turn
when Officer Ransom called the Monterey County Sheriff’s
Office to request stand-by security.
Case becomes multi-agency effort
“When I called they told me they were securing a warrant for
the same defendant,” said Ransom. “He was wanted for possession and illegal shooting of fully automatic weapons.” The two
agencies formed an operation plan and on April 4 the Sheriff’s
SWAT team conducted a dynamic entry to the residence. The
perpetrator was not among the people on-scene and is believed
to have fled the state. While deputies searched the premises,
SPCA officers and barn personnel moved in to rescue animals.
Once haltered and out of her small, barren corral,
the starved pony desperately began eating tufts of grass.
Nearby, a frustrated billy goat was confined in a small
pen that only allowed him to move a few feet in
any direction. A nanny goat and her two babies
were in another filthy, plywood-walled pen
which contained a bucket of foul, black
water. From inside the house SPCA Officers
rescued a small, sick parrotlet who was beSPCA Barn Technician Josue Godinez
ing kept in a tiny, feces-filled wire cage. Officers
comforts one of four
collected evidence, including photos of a caged,
goats rescued from a
decomposing duckling who had been left to die
life of neglect.
without food or water.
Back at The SPCA, equine veterinarian Kate Brown rated
the pony’s body condition as severely emaciated, and noted an
old shoulder wound and leg scarring. Dr. Brown sedated the pony
later for dental work, but concluded that the problems would not
have prevented the equine from eating—the animal’s emaciated
state could only have been caused by lack of food.
Humane Officer Caselog
Dog owner’s “vet care”
results in felony charges
Moss Landing, March Received call about two
neglected boxers, including one who had an untreated
broken leg. Reporting party wished to remain anonymous due to the alleged violent behavior of the owner.
Responded at once, and discovered two thin boxers
locked on the back porch of a trailer. Immediately noticed
the overpowering smell of necrotic tissue. One dog’s leg
had been crudely splinted with electrical tape. The paw
was grossly enlarged and the appendage was obviously
infected and gangrenous. Secured both
animals in rescue vehicle and posted
notice of seizure.
Transported dogs to veterinarian
for after-hours treatment. Injured dog,
dubbed “Murray,” was given pain medication and sedated before vet removed the
tightly wrapped tape, revealing black skin
One boxer has
and
exposed bone. Lack of circulation had
been rehomed
caused tissue death. X-rays showed that the
and another is
still in treatment leg had not been broken. Dog required a
after their March
blood transfusion and amputation to save his
SPCA rescue.
life. The other dog, “Brodie,” was very thin
and needed dental work.
At post-seizure hearing, owner revealed that he had
been inappropriately injecting Murray with livestock penicillin.
Further investigation revealed that the owner has an extensive
criminal history including assault and weapons charges, as well
as complaints about his dogs dating back to 2010. Owner refused to surrender canines and was advised to hire an attorney.
Submitted case to the District Attorney’s Office based
on chaining a dog 24 hours a day and failing to provide care,
which caused needless and prolonged suffering.
[Editor’s note: Murray is still recovering from his surgery,
which also included removal of a testicular tumor. He continues to receive attentive care for various medical complications and will be placed in a loving home when he regains
his health. “Brodie” achieved his normal weight, received
dental care, and was adopted into a loving home. A preliminary hearing on the case is schedule for July 1. During the
defendant’s first court appearance he was remanded into
custody for two days for violating terms of his probation
with the new felony animal abuse charges.]
6.
wildlife rescue
& rehabilitation
c l o s e ■ u p
Safe at last
SPCA Humane Investigations Supervisor Stacie
McGrady offers some
TLC to starved pony
“Dee” who was rescued
in April.
Coming back from the brink
Bringing a starved animal back to health requires patience and
careful monitoring. Once the body runs out of fat it begins to
consume muscle, and if food intake is not carefully controlled
patients can experience “refeading syndrome” which can cause
organ failure and death. SPCA barn staff dubbed the pony “Dee,”
and placed her on a gradual refeeding program to restart her metabolism, which included grass hay, high-calorie pellets, and daily
supplements. The pony also received treatment for lice, intestinal
parasites, a fungal skin infection, and sand that had accumulated
in her gastrointestinal tract. In addition, a farrier provided gradual
trimmings to correct her painfully overgrown hooves.
After three months of attentive care, Dee is now healthy
and available for adoption. The parrotlet received treatment and
TLC at The SPCA Wildlife Center, and is also ready for a lifelong,
loving home. Unfortunately, the neglected male goat was
extremely aggressive due to his prolonged neglect. Despite the
valiant efforts of our barn staff to change his behavior he had to
be humanely euthanized due to safety concerns. The remaining
nanny goat and her two babies were adopted by an SPCA staff
member who is providing them with a wonderful new life.
The case has been submitted to the Monterey County
District Attorney’s Office, and a warrant has been issued for
the owner’s arrest. The SPCA is requesting two felony counts of
cruelty for the needless suffering of the pony and duckling, as
well as misdemeanor counts for neglect of the other animals. If you are worried about an animal, please call 3732631 or 422-4721, ext. 213, or report online at SPCAmc.org. All
reports are strictly confidential. d
Raven captive
nevermore
A raven who was shot and left for dead
is now flying free again
rescuers responded to a call about a large
WblackhenbirdSPCAthatwildlife
had been“sitting in the yard for two weeks,” they
found a lethargic raven that clearly had been suffering for a long
time. In fact, it was amazing the bird had survived at all considering the extent of his medical problems.
X-rays revealed a fractured bone in the raven’s left shoulder, a shot from a pellet gun lodged near the opposite shoulder,
and a broken tibia in the left leg. Unable to fly or walk, the raven
was starving, and overwhelmed with mites and intestinal parasites
which would need repeated treatment to resolve.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Ciera Duits-Cavanaugh
fitted the bird with a temporary cardboard cast for the night, and
administered fluids, pain medication, and anti-inflammatory
drugs. Once stable, the raven received a plastic cast, with Ciera
assisting Dr. Wells at the Avian and Exotic Clinic of the Monterey
Peninsula. The trauma of surgery was not justified to remove the
lead shot, which was not in a critical area and may work its way
out on its own. Ciera also fashioned a custom-made shoe for the
bird, to keep him in a natural standing position and prevent foot
and toe complications.
Ravens: one of the brainiest birds
Often confused with their city cousins the crows, ravens are much
bigger—about the size of a red-tailed hawk. They are known for
problem solving and their ability to relate cause and effect, on par
with chimpanzees and dolphins. One study showed that ravens
investigate the sound of gunshots during hunting season, hoping
to feast on the offal. Researchers have been amazed at how they
solve food-motivated puzzles on the first try, having worked out the
solution in their heads first. Their reputation as the “sly trickster”
Baby season
is in full swing!
After being rescued as a
lone orphan, the littlest
barn owl in this photo was
able to have the comfort of
two surrogate nestlings at
the Wildlife Center. Thanks
to our generous supporters, they will all be back
in the wild by the time
you read this newsletter.
As we go to press, Center
staff and volunteers are
treating 106 animals.
Smart bird, cute cast . . .
Ravens are known for their
intelligence and problemsolving abilities. A cast and
custom-fitted shoe helped this
one beat the odds and return
to the wild.
in Native American mythology continues today when they steal golf
balls, fly off with car keys, or even pull an unattended fisherman’s
line out of an ice hole to steal the catch.
How to keep a raven happy
Our injured raven had to convalesce in a small enclosure to prevent
reinjury and help his broken shoulder heal in the correct position
(there is no way to wrap a bird’s shoulder). To keep the brainy bird
occupied, staff and volunteers provided different enrichments daily,
such as fresh cut branches and hanging wooden toys. The raven
had to work for his food, which was hidden under rocks, inserted
inside hole-drilled logs, or stuffed inside paper tubes.
“His favorite thing was standing on cardboard boxes
and tearing them apart,” said Ciera. “Every day we had to clean
up chunks of cardboard everywhere!” Once the raven’s cast and
shoe were removed, he began physical therapy. During two short
sessions twice a day, staff slowly curled and uncurled his toes and
gently stretched his joints so he could regain normal range of
movement. The big test came a month after the cast was removed.
“There was no way to be sure he would fly, and we couldn’t test
him until his other issues were resolved,” said Ciera. “We were
ecstatic when he flew straight up from the ground to land on
a perch. He had no problem getting lift and that meant all our
efforts were going to pay off!”
With working wings, legs, and feet, the raven could finally
move to an outdoor enclosure to regain his muscle tone. Two
weeks later he was ready for release. Fittingly, the bird returned to
the wild on December 31‚ starting a new life on a sunny day in a
brand new year. Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Tami Decker
transported the raven to the exact spot he was languishing when
staff rescued him near Fort Hunter Liggett in King City.
“It was a picture perfect release. He flew straight up to a tree
and began bounding upwards in the branches, already pecking
around for food,” said Tami. “This is the best part of the job, seeing
him strong and confident, ready to be reunited with his family.”
To report wildlife in distress call 264-5427; after hours
phone 646-5534. For humane wildlife advice please call 2645427, or visit SPCAmc.org for downloadable advice by species. f