December 2009 - Central Dakota Humane Society

Upcoming Events
Dog walking class at the shelter November 14, December 12, January 9
November
14 & 15 - Santa Paws
December
New Year's Eve Phantom Ball
March 2010
13 - Bene-Pet Dinner and Auction
Focus on
all Fours
October -December 2009
A publication for friends of the Central Dakota Humane Society
But I can see with my nose
by Sue Buchholz
(photos by Jolene Podoll)
Animals can be afflicted with many of
the same diseases and disorders that people
encounter. We have seen diabetes, heart conditions, seizure disorders, thyroid conditions,
kidney disease etc, etc. All this is not news
to people who have shared their home with
a beloved pet. As our furry friends age they
sometimes develop health issues.
One of the health issues currently being
dealt with by three of our shelter residents is
blindness. Thankfully, animals differ from humans in that they more readily accept things
as they come and tend to live in the moment
and not spend much time feeling sorry for
themselves. They simply wake up each day
and take each moment as the adventure it
just may turn out to be.
One of our residents living for the day
is Sarah, a Jack Russell Terrier who has a
progressive disease of unknown origin which
is causing her to lose her sight. Tests show
that she probably distinguishes light and
dark and sees some shapes at this time but
her vision will deteriorate to the point where
she will most likely be completely blind. (As
of publication, Sarah’s good news is that she
has been adopted by a prior CDHS adopter
who has experience with other special needs
dogs. So Sarah is on to her next adventure.)
Oakley came to us as a stray from the Bismarck impound. His diagnosis is congenital
retinal disease. Most likely Oakley has never
experienced vision. There is no surgical cure
for his condition, and he recently developed
glaucoma (which is painful) so one eye had
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Oakley
Tours & Thanks & Things
Thank you to Robin Martin and Sara
Handyside for taking shelter dogs Buster
and BJ to join in The Lewis & Clark Fort
Mandan Foundation’s Interpretive Center
Pet Walk and costume contest in
Washburn on July 25.
Bravo to Mrs. Christianson’s fifth grade
class from Grimsrud Elementary School.
They raised $150 by holding weekly minifundraisers in their classroom.
Thank you, thank you to Olivia Leingang
Sarah
for donating the proceeds from her four
lemonade stands to CDHS.
Kudos to Casey Tandus to treating CDHS
on his birthday. Casey asked for gifts for
the shelter instead of for himself. Very
impressive.
Thank you to Expressway DollarTree
Inga
Nokia
to be removed. In spite of his condition he is
a happy, friendly puppy that will be a joy and
delight to the right family. When considering
his new family, his physical safety will be of
paramount concern – a fenced yard is a must!
He gets along well with other dogs and we
think a dog buddy will go a long way toward
“teaching him the ropes” and guiding him in
the doggy way of doing things. I’ve heard it
said with extra effort comes extra rewards
and we are confident that whoever falls in
love with this brave little guy will learn that
first hand.
Inga is a middle-age German Shepherd
who is developing cataracts. The cataracts
are in the early stages so she does still have
limited vision. The veterinary prognosis at
Central Dakota Humane Society
this time is to wait and do nothing because
cataract surgery is typically preformed when
the cataracts have “matured,” or grown to
the point of much more restricted vision than
Inga is presently experiencing. Her age is a
factor to consider as well. It may be that she
adjusts well in the right home and surgery
will not be needed. It’s simply too soon to
tell. We have seen great success with cataract
surgery in the past but with all surgeries
one must weigh all factors before making
a decision about the method of treatment.
Inga starts out cautious about new people
but warms quickly and we know she would
surely come to full bloom in a loving home.
Other dogs with vision issues have come
through our doors and have been adopted
into homes where they quickly adapt and
roll with whatever comes along. Nokia, Titan
and Dante are a few that come to mind, and
there have been others. You don’t have to be
perfect to get adopted. Indeed, some homes
claim that their “special needs” pets make
their homes perfectly complete!
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Store for collecting items from the store
to help out CDHS. We recieved three large
boxes of leashes, collars, treats, and toys.
Needs
List
• New or used electric clothes dryer
• Good condition enclosed 4- or
6-horse trailer
• Cash donations
• Gas cards
• Kitty litter (non-clumping)
• Liquid laundry detergent
• Heavy-duty trash bags
• Bleach
• Volunteers
Be sure to visit our purchase and
drop sites:
• Big K-Mart
• Cash Wise Foods
• Gold Label Feeds
• KT Animal Supply
• NoDak Mutual Insurance
Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for the
following:
 Shelter clean up
 Walking Dogs
 Santa Paws - Nov. 14-15
 We need dog handlers for
many events and outings
away from CDHS.
Piglet rocks the park
Piglet impresses some Girl Scouts at the
Girls Rock the Park event in September. A
few CDHS volunteers (Pat Bosch, Kathy
Kunz and Sara Handyside) took CDHS
dogs to visit with the several hundred
Girl Scouts in attendance and talk about
the great work CDHS does helping
animals.
Membership Meetings
Meetings are held at the Broadway Conference
Center at 207 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck at 7 p.m.
November 9
December 14
January 11
Call 667-2020 for more info about any event.
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
Shelter Director’s Report
By Sue Buchholz,
Shelter Director
Unfortunately this is not my favorite
time of year. I am a seasoned lifelong North
Dakotan and pride myself in handling our
weather extremes and the whole “the cold
keeps out the riff raff” mentality. We have to
get through the fall and winter to get to our
awesome spring thaw, which is my heaven.
But besides dreading the upcoming deep
freeze, what makes this time so hard for me
is the increased requests to bring animals into
the shelter, specifically cats.
Kind people who have been feeding strays
or even just noticing cats living in an empty
lot or under a building get very concerned
the first time the temperature dips into the
20’s. I completely understand and share their
concern. That is when our ever busy phone
lines really kick into overdrive. I am not exaggerating when I say that on any given day we
receive requests to take in 20 or more cats.
Every day!
I do understand the frustration of people
when they hear we are full and cannot accept
any more animals. We live in an instant society
and people expect results right away. People
are attempting to do the right thing when
they bring an animal to our door. Many don’t
know we’re not contracted by any city or
county government and that our resources are
limited. I am glad that they know a humane
society for animals exists in our community,
but I wish they all understood that we have a
capacity limit.
We are currently housing about 80 cats.
The main reason for this is that we took in
more pregnant cats than average this past
year. For a short time of course, a mom and
her babies live together in a kennel where we
typically house one or two adult cats. But if
the kittens are not adopted, they soon need
more room and we need space to split them
away from mom, who by then is more than
ready to be single and carefree once again!
Housing up to 80 cats is past our comfort zone and past the comfort zone of our
veterinarian too. We just cannot house that
many cats in the space we have and keep
them all healthy. Upper respiratory infections
can run rampant and one new cat coming in
who is carrying ringworm can spread this
fungus to the entire population if we are not
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careful. Treating
ringworm can
take months and
obviously cats
cannot be adopted while they
are symptomatic. This slows
our turnover
considerably.
I can assure
our supporters without hesitation that we are
doing the best we can and do not turn away
animals because we enjoy doing so. The very
opposite is true. I cannot name one staff person who does not agonize over letting people
know there is simply no room at the inn when
the animals need us.
Which leads us again to our aging facility and the need to replace this building. We
are plagued by ongoing roof and structural
deterioration that is only exacerbated by large
snowfalls and rainy days.
I see our membership growing slowly,
which while it can increase revenue, it also
means more people are aware of us and call in
time of need.
Our board and staff are brainstorming
to solve these problems. We ask for your
patience, understanding and continued support as we face the issues that come with
sheltering strays. We will definitely need to
make some changes in order to operate in a
safe and healthy environment for both people
and animals. In spite of the issues we face, we
will continue to move forward and fulfill our
mission to the best of our abilities and work
to remain financially sound. The animals who
need us deserve nothing less.
Wrap it up
CDHS will be hosting a gift wrapping table
at Barnes and Noble on the following days.
Please visit and get a gift wrapped, courtesy
of CDHS volunteers.
Friday, December 11, from 3-7 p.m.
Friday, December 18, from 3-7 p.m.
Saturday, December 19, from
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, from 1-6 p.m.
Focus On All Fours
Acknowledge animal shelters
By Cameo Skager,
CDHS Board President
Coming up November 1-7 is National
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time
when communities should acknowledge
animal shelters and the great work they do
to help abused, abandoned and homeless
animals. The CDHS Board of Directors always
takes time during this week to thank our staff
members. We realize that their dedication and
hard work is a big reason why CDHS is so
successful at caring for and adopting out welladjusted, healthy and happy pets.
Employees do so much with the day-today care of the animals and are a stabilizing
force for these animals. The employees are
there day after day and are a constant for the
pets, many who’ve been abandoned or abused
and who are longing to trust someone. Not
only are they working to care for the animals’
physical needs, but they play a huge part in
tending to the animals’ mental and emotional
needs as well.
I think this week of appreciation is also a
great time to thank our volunteers. As much
as our employees do (many times burning the
midnight oil), it is just not humanly possible
for them to do everything for the animals and
For Sale - $100
only 2 available
also do everything necessary
to run the shelter. And that’s
where the
volunteers step
in – helping exercise and tend
to animals,
helping the
shelter staff
with their multitude of tasks, raising money
to support the shelter and spreading the word
throughout the community about CDHS.
Some of our volunteers spend many hours
per week helping at the shelter; some can
only commit a few hours a month; and some
are only able to offer a small chunk of time
for fundraisers. Hurray for every one of them!
Every single thing done by every volunteer is
vital to our survival. With the busy lives everyone leads, whatever people can give of their
time is always appreciated.
Employees and volunteers – one without
the other really could not exist. And without
both of them CDHS would not exist. They
both deserve a heartfelt thank you – two small
words that really can’t adequately describe
how much they are valued.
Craft/Vendor Fair a hit
This year’s Craft/Vendor Fair was another successful event! There were 34 booths and good traffic
flow throughout the day. Everyone stopped at the
CDHS booth and either gave a donation or bought a
CDHS product. Thanks to volunteers Cindy Schafer,
Cassie Bauer, Jeremy Bauer, Francis Thill, Katja and
James Weiand, Diane Lemer, Rita O’Neill, Marci
Goldade, and Sydney and Brock Bauer.
We need foster
homes for cats.
Contact CDHS
at 667-2020
Central Dakota Humane Society
Purrrr-retty please.
Please contact CDHS
at 667-2020,
if you can help.
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Fall and Winter Pet Hazards
Question: Are there any particular pet hazards
I can try to avoid during the fall and winter?
Veterinarians deal with serious life-threatening
injuries every day in their practices. Many of these
accidental injuries could easily be avoided if we all
used an ounce of prevention. Some of the frequent
fall and winter “accidents” we see at our clinic
include the following:
1. One autumn activity is to jump in the pickup
truck for a quick trip and let your dog ride in
the back. No one purposely puts their pet in
danger, but anyone who allows their pet to ride
in the back of the pickup sets themselves up
for disaster. Jumping or being thrown from a
moving vehicle nearly always results in serious
injuries and, at times, death. An animal who is
tethered doesn’t usually fare much better because the tie-down rope is generally attached
to their neck and they take the full impact of the
trauma on an area very susceptible to injury. To
avoid any injuries, please keep your pet either
in the cab or in a kennel secured to the box as
close to the cab as possible.
2. As people begin to winterize their vehicle, we
start to see a lot of antifreeze poisoning. Both
dogs and cats like the taste of this toxic substance and the results of ingestion are usually
deadly. It takes very little antifreeze to be lethal
for your pets. There is a nontoxic form of antifreeze, and I encourage all pet owners to buy
and use it in their vehicles and boats. Nearly all
of us have heard about antifreeze toxicity in the
past, but we still see several cases a year at our
clinic.
3. As the weather starts to get colder, people in
urban areas begin to have furry little visitors try
to move in with them. Out comes the “mouse
bait.” Be very careful with these poisons as
accidental pet ingestion is disastrous. The ingredients have become much more deadly and
longer acting and the packaging has become
more attractive to pets. Consider using one of
the various mouse traps or ultrasonic devices
available on the market.
4. And finally, in the fall and winter months, we
also have to treat a lot of fan belt injuries. To
keep warm, cats will crawl into the engine compartment of a vehicle and are injured when the
engine starts before they can exit. If you leave
our car outside or in a garage where cats might
be, remember to beep your horn and wait five
to ten seconds before starting your engine. The
kitty you save may be your own or a neighbor’s
pet seeking a temporary warming house.
Reprinted from CDHS Web site.
Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
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Focus On All Fours
Pet Personals
See more CDHS adoptable pets on the web at www.cdhs.net/adoptablepets.htm
Beth
Simoriah
“I’m a beautiful little girl with a beautiful
personality... happy-go-lucky, friendly,
and loving toward all. I’m just hoping for
a second chance to have a family of my
very own that will love me, take me for
walks and play with me.”
“I’m a very sweet girl who has been
through a lot. I came to the shelter with
chemical burns on my feet. The shelter
staff was so kind and gentle with me
throughout my ordeal. I am doing much
better now. I’m hoping to find a nice, loving family to take me in.”
Unspayed female ~ owner surrender
Golden Retriever
Approx. Birth Date: Sept. 2006
Unspayed Female ~ injured stray
Torti; short hair
Approximate Age: 4 years old
Big John
Charlotte
Neutered male ~ stray
Red Healer
Approx. Birth Date: Feb. 2008
Unspayed female ~Stray
Orange Calico; medium hair
Approx. Birth Date: Aug. 2009
“I’m a sweet, friendly guy who loves
everyone! I love people of all ages and
I get along well with other dogs too! If
you’re looking for a friendly, devoted TVwatching pal, confidante and friend with
the looks and sensitivity to pull it all off,
then I’m the dog for you!”
“I’m an enchanting little being with the
prettiest gold eyes. When you look into
them, you’ll want to take me home. I’m
still a little timid with people I don’t
know at first, but I warm up quickly. Visit
the shelter and let my adorable face and
dear personality win your heart.”
Inga
Garfield
Spayed female ~ owner surrender
German Shepherd
Approx. Birth Date: Aug. 2001
Neutered Male ~ owner surrender
Orange Tabby; short hair
Approx. Birth Date: Aug. 2001
“I’m a shy girl in need of a loving human
friend. I’ve had some tough times in the
past, but I’m very hopeful for the future. I
just know there is a special someone out
there who can provide for me a caring,
affectionate home.”
Adopted
“I’m a friendly, charming guy looking for
a loving home. My favorite past times
are being petted and taking naps. I’m
very easy to please. I know there is a
wonderful family out there looking for a
special friend like me!”
Oakley
Mamba
Unneutered male ~ stray
Border Collie Cross
Approx. Birth Date: Apr. 2009
Unspayed female ~ stray
Black, short hair
Approx. age: 3 years
“I’m a sweet, friendly guy in need of a
nice, loving family. I no longer have my
eyesight, but that hasn’t stopped me from
being a fun, playful puppy. I just love
people and can’t wait to find my very own
best friend!”
“I’m a sweet, petite, and inquisitive little
gal with princess-like qualities! My kittens are grown and on their own now,
so I’m looking for the next adventure in
my life. I’m crazy for love and attention
and hoping for a second chance to have a
family that will love me forever.”
Scott
Rattler
Unneutered male ~ stray
Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever
Approx. Birth Date: Feb. 2009
Unneutered male ~ stray
Black/Brown tabby, long hair
Approx. Birth Date: Apr. 2009
“I’m a handsome, playful boy who loves
everyone! I’m very easily entertained.
Some of my very favorite things are
squeaky toys and splashing around in the
swimming pool here at the shelter. I just
know there is someone out there who
has the same sense of adventure as I do.”
Central Dakota Humane Society
Adopted
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“I’m a precious little guy, as playful as I
am charming! And talk about cute! I’m
looking for an affection- filled home
where I can score an occasional treat,
take a little nap, and be a cherished kitty
companion.”
Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
In memory of Matthew
By Sue Buchholz
Matthew came to us a feral boy on March
16, 1995. My early memories of him are of a
scared, wild kitty that hunkered in the back of
his kennel, hissing and glaring at anyone who
spoke to him or tried to enter his domain.
Over the course of three to four months,
Matty and I started to trust each other a little
bit. I remember eventually getting to pet him,
and he even seemed to like it a little. However
he would still slap my shoes as I left. He really
never got over his fear of shoes. If you walked
too close to him he would belt your boots right
up to his last day with us.
I cannot remember when or how Matty
progressed to the point when he earned his
freedom to roam the shelter and outside
grounds. He was always car smart and steered
clear of traffic in the parking lot. Unfortunately another memory I have of him, is him
sometimes smacking visitors who tried to pet
him. He fiercely guarded his independence,
that’s for sure! I also recall taking some
heat occasionally about why we had such a
temperamental mascot running around free.
Our philosophy was and is that CDHS is home
for whoever needs it. Short or long term,
better or worse, slap or purr, we were in this
together.
Over the years he mellowed a lot. He still
kept his independence but we all knew he
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secretly loved his life here. Matthew always
steered clear of scrapping with other cats.
Judging by the wounds he was sporting when
he arrived, he apparently had enough of that
in his days prior to living with us. However, if
there ever was a disagreement between dogs,
either a warning growl or a full-fledged brawl,
Matty would race to get in the middle! We
could all tell Matty walked a little taller after
those episodes, no matter how big the dogs
were!
Matty lived with us until this past August,
when old age caught up to his insides and his
kidneys just could not function any more.
He had slowed a lot the past couple years
and spent the majority of his retirement
time snoozing on the clothes dryer in a cushy
basket. We all knew his time was coming to an
end, and we really hoped that he would slip
away peacefully in the night on his own terms
in his own time. That was our hope for him,
but it was not to be. Kidney disease becomes
painful and those of us who knew him best
knew that his quality of life was rapidly leaving him. Matty was always dignified and proud,
and he deserved a dignified end.
While he was a controversial character to
some, he was an important piece of the fabric
of the shelter, a cat who lived on his own
terms and was much loved in spite of his pretending not to need it. His presence is missed
every day.
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Matthew’s memorial dedications:
In loving memory of Matthew, beloved &
feisty old grandpa kitty at CDHS, from Andrea
Hoffman, Marj Smith, Tom & Susan Pederson,
and all his family at CDHS
In loving memory of Matthew. There is a
big void out there without his little face. We
all loved him in spite of himself and he will be
missed. From Tara Garland
In loving memory of Matthew. He was my
nemesis for many years. I will miss him! From
Dr. Barb Espe
In loving memory of Matthew, beloved
lobby cat of CDHS. He will be greatly missed.
From Lee & Jolene Podoll
In loving memory of Matthew. He had
weariness installed into all the dogs that he
ever met – even the cars would go all the way
around him. There was never a dull moment
when he was around. He taught us that quick
reflexes were mandatory to be his friend. You
never knew when you would get his love or his
sassiness. From Sonya Johnson
In memory of Matthew, beloved lobby &
dryer cat at CDHS. He now can again roam the
swamps, hunt mice, and terrorize dogs to his
heart’s content in peace. He taught you respect
and he earned it as well. His head butts, gifts
by the door and greetings by your car will be
greatly missed! From all the staff at CDHS.
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Tails of
Success
Teddy & Reuben
Titan
Nice & Comfy
Teddy is a good cat. Plays fetch with his green mouse he brought with him from
the shelter. He likes to have his hair brushed and sleeps with us at night.
Thank you for all you do for the animals. You have a wonderful clean place for
them to live while they wait for a permanent home. I wish I could take more home
and I think of Beans and Dakota that I didn’t take.
Teddy’s Mom and Dad - Ellen and Reuben
The gentle giant
We adopted Titan. He has been a real joy for this family as well as a conversation piece for others! His size, handicap and the fact that he is such a trooper. He
has such a mild temperament and is game for anything. He rides the golf cart at
the lake and loves to swim off the deck. What is funny is that most people there
don’t know he is blind. Titan wears his sunglasses when he is riding around sitting
up tall; his head going from side to side like he is enjoying the sights. He is a big
laugh. If anyone sits or sleeps in Dad’s recliner, he ROARS! Then he gets up there
and stretches out and goes to sleep. When Dad is home, he lays by his feet. He
has adjusted well with the Sheltie and the cat. He loves company and usually
meets them at the door and greets them. We call him the gentle giant.
Sincerely,
Robert, Joan, Chris and Kayla
Price, Cookie
and family
Kilo & Nokia
Cletus
Thank you
Price and Cookie are enjoying 13 acres to
romp on. They have two new friends, Phoenix, the Wiemeriener and
Trapper the black Lab. Cletus is living with my disabled sister, Jewell, and he thinks
life is grand also. He lives on the 7th floor and dares the water to ever get that high
here versus New Orleans.
Take care and thanks for making a difference to all of these pets.
Jan
Central Dakota Humane Society
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Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
Jo-Jo
Calla
han
Love the kitchen sink
Just wanted to let you all know that I am doing fine in my new home. I have a
mom and dad and two sisters (one cat and one dog) and one brother (cat). A nice
big happy family.
I just love to sit in the kitchen sink, don’t know why, just do. And nobody tells
me that I have to get out, isn’t that cool! Even though there are water dishes all
over, I still like to drink out of the toilet but that doesn’t happen anymore as they
always keep the lid closed, but I guess that’s for the best.
My best to all
Jo-Jo
Hi –
My name is Sierra. I am 10 and I live in Bismarck. I
want to say I am a big fan of people who save animals.
My mom has a friend who is a vet. I also thank you for
being so kind to animals in need. Someday I hope to be
as kind as you.
Your future vet, Sierra
P.S. Next year you should have a float in the 4th of
July parade.
P.P.S. I hope some of your dogs and cats get adopted soon.
P.P.P.S. I will give you $15 for your pets.
Coco & Hershey
Chocolatey Sweet
My name is Cocoa, I used to be Nanuk. They changed my name so I would fit
in with my brother Hershey. He is an American Eskimo, so he looks like my mom.
When they first left me in the bathroom while they were out, I didn’t like it. I whined
a lot and found the toilet paper - and pulled things down. One time I pulled the
shower curtain down - rod and all. I graduated to the kitchen which is much better
- there is nothing to destroy. I know I’m safe and not going anywhere.
Cocoa and Hershey
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
Tonka
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Focus On All Fours
Shaggy
Shuffle
walkers
round up
donations
Shaggy Shuffle walkers had a great time on a
sunny September day – seeing old friends, meeting
new ones and raising money for the CDHS shelter.
People were asked to dress themselves and their critter companions up in costumes and several people
had a really great time flaunting their fashions.
One team of walkers, sponsored by Shellie Nelson of In-Dog-Neat-O, was able to raise more than
$4,500. Shellie welcomes any challenging teams
to meet or beat their amount for next year’s Shaggy
Shuffle.
A big thank you to the volunteers that assisted
with the Shaggy Shuffle including Sandy Gugel,
Cynthia Feland and the Girl Scout Troop who manned
the food table; Sue Buchholz and Carrie Roth for
all their help throughout the entire planning stage
of the event; everyone who helped with set up and
tear down for the event; Rich Ott, who stepped in
as MC at the last minute; Marj Smith for taking care
of signs; Robin Martin and her registration group;
Colleen Garland and her group for selling items from
the shelter store; Betsy Hamkens and Rita O’Neill
for their work on the costume contest judging; Tom
O’Neill for once again providing music; and Paige
Mattson for designing the printed materials. Thanks
so much to ALL the volunteers who helped. Without
you, our biggest fundraiser would not be a possibility.
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Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
Maurices fashion show
benefits CDHS
Another successful fall
rummage sale
If you drove by CDHS during the four days
of our fall rummage sale, you might have
thought a three-ring circus was underway. In
order to keep the sale going in case of rain, a
large tent was rented. Even though there really
was no circus, there was one animal act –
Pony Boy showing his ability to balance on all
the couches for sale.
The fall rummage sale was our biggest yet,
bringing in more than $11,000. We heard many
comments about this being the best organized
sale we have ever had and that is largely due
to setting up a day early and having some sort
of order.
On Saturday afternoon Tracy’s Sanctuary
House volunteers were asked to come and
take any items they could use, and they found
lots of things they were needing so we were
happy to be able to share with them. Also, the
Good Heart Community Center in Solen took
leftover furniture, appliances, clothing and
household items. Awesome Computers in Mandan will be refurbishing computers to give to
kids, and other volunteers will be distributing
usable leftovers to local second hand stores. This fundraiser takes hundreds of hours of volunteer time, plus we had the added expense
of the tent and extra day table rentals, but at
the end of many exhausting days, the money
is still in the bank to help animals, and that’s
what it’s all about! Throughout the month of September, the Maurices
company nationwide worked in conjunction with the
ASPCA and local animal shelters to bring in donations
and raise money to help the animals. Fashion shows
featuring shelter pets were planned across the country. Maurices’ customers also could bring in donations
and receive a discount coupon.
In late September, the Bismarck Maurices store
worked together with CDHS to organize a Rescues and
Runways fashion show, featuring some hip Maurices
clothing and putting a spotlight on some of CDHS’s
adoptable animals. Maurices recruited volunteer
models, who displayed Maurices current fashions and
also carried pictures of CDHS pets during the fashion
show. The show MC described the fashions and a
CDHS representative described the CDHS pets and
talked about the shelter.
A crowd of about 50 people filled Grizzly’s Grill and
Saloon in Kirkwood Mall to get a look at the clothes
and the pets. A silent auction was held and more than
$500 in cash and in-kind donations was brought in
through the promotion. Thanks to all the models who
helped and thanks to Maurices for supporting the
animals at CDHS.
It’s all about me!
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
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Focus On All Fours
CDHS New Members, Generous Donors, Memorials and Honors
PLEASE NOTE:
Listings reflect memberships, adoptions and donations from 6/16/09 to 9/15/09 only
Mark & Lisa Aamodt
Valerie & Keith Abrahamson
Aetna USHC Employee Charity Program
Wendell & Imogene Albert
All Pets Veterinary Clinic
America’s Charities Distribution Account
Arthur Anderson
David & Peggy Anderson
James & Gail Anderson
Loran & Jaime Anderson
Sherry & Craig Anderson
Susan Anderson
Lou Babiarz
Lillian & Leonard Bachmeier
Patty Baer
Marvel Bailey
Mavis & DuWayne Baranyk
Jared & Jennifer Barnhart
Noreen Bartlett
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Cassie & Jeremy Bauer
Diane & Bruce Beelman
Dan & Jackie Belohlavek
Mitch & Brenda Berg
Brian & Deanne Bergeson
Roxanne & Manuel Bernal
Sandra Birkmaier
Rae Bloom
Donna & DuWayne Boehm
Joann & Jason Boehm
Joyce Boehm
Deb Bogert
Eleonore & Oliver Bollinger
Pat Bosch
Eleonore Bollinger
Leslie(Jack) & Carma Branch
Kathleen Braun
Leonard & Bonita Brilz
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Bruce Britton
Chris & Jodi Brown
Patrick & Doreen Brown
Barbara Bruce
Sue Buchholz
Carey Burke
Capital Credit Union
Capital Trophy
Cappuccino On Collins
Central Market
Janis Cheney
Keith Christianson
James & Jane Clinkenbeard
Pat Cochran
Norleen Conitz - State Farm Insurance
Caroline Conrath
Joseph & Janet Cresswell
Crown Butte Kennels
Corey & Kimberly Dahl
Dakota Pharmacy & Wellness
Jackie Daley
Robert & Andrea Davis
Kurtis Decker
Jerry & Janet DeLange
Bryan & Renee Diebel
Judy Diede
Stan & Peggy Diede
Jerry & Terry Diekman
Jeffrey Dietrich
Bernardine Digby
Central Dakota Humane Society
Dollar Store – Mandan
Lorraine Dopson
Dutch Mill Florist
Jeffrey & Dawn Ebel
Dennis & Sandy Edinger
Mary Eggebo
Joan Ehrhardt
Mary Engel
Dr. Barb Espe
Expressway C-Store
Expressway Dollar Tree Store
Famous Daves
Donald Feimer
Bonny Fetch
Paul & Grace Feyereisen
Teri Finneman
Kevin & Donna Fishbeck
Vicki & Marshall Flagg
Lori Flaten
Ronny Flaten
Blanche Flynn
Nordean & Duane Frank
Jim & Darlene Fuehrer
Darryl Galt
Gary & Colleen Garland
Tara Garland
Spencer & Lorri Giddings
Ann Gilman Estate
Cheryl Glasser
Marci Goldade
Barbara Grauman
Anne & Martin Green
Alyson Gross
Sandra Gugel
Mike Gunsch
Mona Haadem
Harvey & Vonadean Haakenson
Tom & Diane Haan
Jo & Myles Hafner
Alice & Stan Halling
Caroline Hamel
Jan Hamilton
Gerald Hanson
Randee Hanson
Larry & Gloria Hassebrock
James & Sharon Hawley
David & Marlene Helbing
Bill & Pam Helphrey
Chris Hendrickson
R.P. & Evelyn Hendrickson
Tristen Henke
Gwyn Herman & Laverne Johnson
Kathy & Everett Hinnenkamp
June Hintz
Jerald & Laura Hjelmstad
Irene Hoff
Michele Hoff
Andrea Hoffman
Micheal & Karen Holman
Ron & Darlene Holtz
Dr Robert & Lu Anne Honkola
Heidi & Daryl Hornbacher
Delbert & Benava Hostetter
Gary Hotchkiss
Jan & Bob Hubal
Heather Huber
Patricia Huber
Trish & Don Hulm
ING Employee Giving Campaign
Interiors by France
Travis & Elizabeth Jacobson
William & Karen Johner
Nancy Johnson
Sandy Johnson
Thomas & Diane Jones
Doug & Nora Kane
Jeanine & Tim Karch
Dwight & Susan Keller
Patricia Keller
Mary Kae Kelsch
Daryl & Virginia Kerzman
Wesley & Alyce Kessler
Norma Keys
Ginger & Curtis Kjelland
Darrell & Rose Klipfel
Delbert & Ilene Knoepfle
Bonnie & Henry Kobilansky
Michelle & Clinton Kohler
Allen Koppy
Deb Kovash
Judy & James Krance
Tod & Linda Kringstad
Christine Kujawa & Eric Stroshane
Sheila Kurtz & Franklin Barnes
Douglas & Amy Larsen
Klaudia & James Lawson
Richard Leblang
Laura Lee
Laverne Lee
David & Alyson Leighton
Olivia Leingang
Arta Leno
Lesmeister Transportation, Inc.
George Linz
Linda Litt
Ramona Redding Lopez
Brian & Shelley Lubiens
Lunn’s Kennel Club
Vicki Magill
Kathleen Mangskau
Christopher & Janell Martin
Melinda Martin
Robert & Cathy Martin
Robin & Roger Martin
Dr. June Janelle Masters
Pat & Larry Schmidt Mayer
Robert & Sharlene McCulloch
McQuade’s Distributing
MDU Charity Match Program
Dave & Cathy Metz
Harry & Joanna Miller
Betty Mills
Diane Milner
Betty Mohler
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Jan Moser
Dana & Leila Mount
Diana Nagel
Gail Nagel
Shellie Nelson
Linda & Gary Ness
Jon & Donna Nestoss
Noel & Joycelyn Noakes
North Dakota Department of Courier
Larry Nytz & Renae Glatt
Rita & Tom O’Neill
Johnelle Odegard
Paula & Scott Odegaard
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One Source Lighting
Marilyn Opperude
Denise Opsta
Shauna Oster
Richard Ott
Papa Johns
Michele Paul
Sherri & Vickie Paxon
Thomas & Susan Pederson
Wesley & Linda Perman
Donna Peterson
Antonella Pippia
Lee & Jolene Podoll
James, Laura & Karl Podrabarac
Amanda & Adam Powell
Prairie Knights Casino & Lodge
Cheryl Purdy
Pure Country
Red Carpet Carwash
Tom & Patti Regan
Karen Regner
Luella Reich
Henry & Mabel Reichert
Madelyn, Alexandra & Charles Reichert
Ardyce Reisenauer
Kim Remboldt
Ressler Chevrolet
Michael & Karol Riedman
L.R. Roehrich
Milton III & Diane Farnsworth Rue
Karen Runge
Richard & Angela Sabot
Jane Sahli
Teresa Sahli
Kyle & Cydra Solberg Sauter
Danielle Scharnowske
Robert & Linda Schiermeister
Richard & Robin Schimke
Connie Schmidt
Madonna Schmidt
Diane Schoregge
Karen Schramm
Barbara Schumacher
Earl Setterlund
John & Glenda Klipstein Sevcik
Josette & Robert Severson
Joe & Connie Sheehan
Jesse Sjoberg
Cameo & Kiel Skager
Shae & North Skager
Frederic & Linda Smith
Marj Smith
Duane & Beverly Sorby
Carl & Beverly Sorensen
Clay & Ramona Sorneson
Neil Souther
Glennis Spier
Walter & Donna Stack
Susan Starck
Jan Steiner
Arlene Stephenson
Thomas & Linda Stockert
Matthew & Jane Stone
Arnold & Marlene Stoner
Mary Strand
Donald & Sierra Talmadge
Phyllis Tarnasky
Lila Teunissen
Cathie & Frances Thill
Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
Jill & Bill Thomas
Leellen Thomason
Tim & Patty Thorsness
Wanda Thompson
Mitchell & Renee Tjaden
Theresa Tober
Dennis & JaneMarie Torgerson
Turitto’s Dry Cleaners & Laundry
Marguerite Ulmer
Unistop, Inc
United Printing
Mike & Mary Vandal
Kevin VonHunke
Dawn Veil
Jennifer & Brent Veil
Frances Vobr
Gertrude Vold
Arthur Vorpahl
Margo & Gregory Vranna
Charles & JoAl Wagner
James & Melissa Wahlman
Donnita Wald
Wal-Mart Supercenter #3648
Holly Watts
Elva Weiler
Myra Weisenburger
Susan & Jeff Welch
Vernie Werner
Susan Westgard
Westley’s Jewelry
Thad & JoAnn Wetsch
Janine Wetzel
Wheeler Wolf Law Firm
Sandra & Vincent Williams
Nancy Willis
Renae Wolff
Wonderful Watercolors Etc.
Larry & Patty Wood
Woodmansee’s Inc.
Kathy Woods
Nicole Wright
WSI Employee Council
Lyle & Jackie Zachmeier
Alice Zerr
Reuben & Ellen Ziegenhagel
Melodie Zimmerman
Adopter Members
Rocky & Tami Babel
Clay & Sheri Baxter
Elaine Bixby
Jane Bosch
Rachael Boyd
Bruce Britton
Chelsy Ciavarella (2)
Bryan & Renee Diebel
Glenda Eisenbarth
Michelle Erickson
Lori Flaten
Laurie & Jim Foerderer
Brent & Sherise Gatzke
Kasey Gorley
Rebecca Graves
Michael Gregory
Lindsay Harris
Larry & Gloria Hassebrock
Casey & Jessica Holm
Kennen & Diane Huck
Stephen & Martha Huebschwerlen
Tom & Mary Hulm
Corey & Paula Hunt
Chris Jacobson
Deb Jaeger & Jim Christianson
Sandy Johnson (2)
Joy & Damon Jorgensen
Pets to Remember:
Lisa Jorgensen (2)
Todd & Kristi Keller
Delbert & Ilene Knoepfle
David & Gloria Knudsen
Mike & Jo Kralicek
Sheila Kurtz & Franklin Barnes
Denise Lankford
Sharon Many Horses
Mark & Damaris Masseth
Jason McClain (2)
Pauline McKinzie
Jeff Mehlhoff (2)
Randy & Jacki Monzelowsky
Shanna & Clay Nagel
Mary & Elroy Nelson
Harry Neuhardt
Kristen Northrup (2)
John Olzweski
Keith & Brenda Osborn
Kent & Kara Poppe
Amanda & Adam Powell
Luella Reich
Candace Richter
Janna & Don Ronsberg
Loralie Saville
Steve Schadler
Paul & Teresa Schaffner
Katie Scott
Mary Tarver (2)
Deadre & Bruce Van Oosting
Diana Vanous
Alicia Vollmers (2)
Reuben & Ellen Ziegenhagel
In memory of Abby, beloved cat of Wade
Forster & Lynn Sease from Dr. Barb Espe
In memory of Bella, beloved dog of Kristina &
Corey Houn from Pat Bosch
In memory of Betty, beloved cat of Denise
Spanjer from Deb Bogert
In memory of Brandi, beloved 17 year old
Black Lab of Kristie & Nathan Dockter from
Tim & Patty Thorsness.
In fond memory of Buddy Lee Nytz, the best
little Boston Terrier in Pennsylvania from
Larry & Renae Nytz and Betty Curry.
In loving memory of Buford. He was a gentle
soul & we will miss him very much. Cathy
& Dave Metz
In memory of Buffy, beloved dog of Ginger &
Curtis Kjelland
In loving memory of Dmitry “the long tooth
boy” with love, Tara Garland.
In memory of Gator, beloved dog of Doran and
Lori Alfstad from Lee Thomason & Jack
Gabriel
In loving memory of Governor & Matthew,
beloved lobby animals of CDHS. They
will be greatly missed. From Lee & Jolene
Podoll, Sonya Johnson, Dr. Barb Espe,
Andrea Hoffman, Marj Smith, Tara Garland,
Tom & Susan Pederson, and their family
at CDHS
In loving memory of Jake, the sweet old dog
in the lobby at CDHS. He led a hard life,
but thanks to the staff & volunteers, his last
couple of years was filled with lots of love.
From Lee & Jolene Podoll, Andrea Hoffman,
and all his family at CDHS
In loving memory of Lilly, beloved friend of
Angie & Jeff from Jenn Barnhart
In loving memory of Lilly, the sweetest dog
ever! We miss her. From Harry & Jo Miller
In loving memory of the little lab puppy that
will forever be in our hearts from Tim
& Jeanine Karch, Joyce Boehm, Joann &
Jason Boehm, Sting, Ralph, Lani, Mojo,
Joby, Belle, Chance, Flynn & Ginger.
In memory of Lucy, our beloved dog from
Henry & Bonnie Kobilansky
In memory of Midnight, beloved cat of Jessica
& Johnelle Odegard
In loving memory of Mooch the cat from Mary
Engel
In loving memory of Myrddin from Travis &
Elizabeth Jacobson
In memory of Rueger from Carey Burke
In memory of Sadie Jones, a puppy we
weren’t quite sure about at first but that
turned out to be a great dog. We miss
Sadie and know that she’s with Ivy running
through the great green grasses of heaven.
From Spencer & Lorri Giddings.
In memory of Ron & Janet Flick’s beloved dog,
Sam. She was a gentle soul who loved
being a dog! We will miss her rock diving at
Brush Lake. From Frances & Cathie Thill,
Jeremy & Cassie Bauer, Sydney & Brock
Bauer
In memory of Sam (Sammy), beloved spotted
kitty who stole Bea Zimmer’s heart and left
pawprints all over it. (January 1992 - July
2009) From Laura Lee
In loving memory of Shasta, owned by Lori
Linz. In memory of a life well lived, 5-15-90
to 8-7-09 from Dr. Barb Espe.
Memorials:
People to Remember:
In memory of Wendelin & Eva Fischer from
Robert & Cathy Martin
In loving memory of Audrey Flynn, July 4,
2009 from Blanche Flynn, Jill Smith, Myles
& Joy Knutson, The Ellis Family
In memory of Millie Gallagher & Lucky
from Al Koppy
In memory of Ann Gilman from Andrea
Hoffman
In memory of Lonny Hulm from the Morton
County States Attorneys Office
In loving memory of Dennis Hurkes from
Pat Bosch, Caroline Hamel, Lee & Jolene
Podoll, Andrea Hoffman
In loving memory of James R. Johnson from
Nancy Johnson and Page & Chris Kinner
In loving memory of Audrey Kimball from
Nordean & Duane Frank
In loving memory of Maxine Mizera from
Mavis & DuWayne Baranyk
In memory of Shaundra Mlekoday from Jo
& Myles Hafner
In loving memory of Garrett Monzolowsky
from the Regan Family
In memory of our beloved Nana from Josh,
Maggee & Randee Hanson
In memory of Dad - Jerry Sahli. Best
Grandpa a dog critter could have from
Teresa Sahli
In loving memory of Henry & Ida Skarphol
from Marilyn & Lilly Opperude
In memory of Delores Vetter from Mark &
Susan Westgard
In memory of Kay Vogel from Wanda
Thompson
In memory of Arthur Vorpahl from the
Vorpahl Estate
In memory of George Werner from Alverna
Werner
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
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In memory of the deceased pets, especially
Shasta Linz who passed away on August
7th, and current pets of George Linz and
Laurie Linz from George & Linda Linz
In loving memory of our precious dog, Snicker
Doodle from Ginger & Curtis Kjelland
In memory of Suka from Christine Kujawa &
Eric Stroshane
In loving memory of my brother Phil’s dogs,
Thor & Sugar from Frances Vobr
In memory of Wizard Lawson, beloved cat
and member of the Lawson Family from
Jerry & Janet DeLange, Mary Strand, Ray &
Klaudia Lawson
Memorials from Lunn’s
Kennel Club:
In memory of Baron, beloved dog of Curt
Snitker from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Ira, beloved dog of Tim Heaton
from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Jazper, beloved dog of Jill
Vollmer from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Jenna, beloved cat of Nancy &
Maurice Whitney from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Kota, beloved dog of Rod &
Deanne Knutson from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Nikki, beloved dog of Lori
Klabunde from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Pearl, beloved cat of Dawn
Reynolds from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Shadow, beloved dog of Tiffany
Milligan from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Shadow, beloved dog of Lorrie &
Tom Reisenauer from Lunn’s Kennel Club
In memory of Shelby, beloved dog of Rich &
Sarita Turman from Lunn’s Kennel Club
Honors:
In Honor of Sweetie from Traci Buescher
In Honor of Linda & George Linz’s marriage
from Jackie Daley, Brian Daley, Jeff Haman,
Goose Haman, and the Seversons.
In Honor of our son’s 1st birthday! Happy
Birthday (July 18th) Reece Thomas Clayton
with love, Mom & Dad (Tara Garland &
Ryan Clayton)
In Honor of Dr. Tom at Missouri Valley Vet
Clinic for trying to save Chocolate. From
Lesmeister Transportation.
In Honor and memory of Elmer & Evelyn
Klipstein from John Sevcik & Glenda
Klipstein Sevcik
In Honor of Dave Schaaf’s birthday. Happy
Birthday form Larry & Patty Wood!
In Honor of baby Reece’s 1st birthday. Happy
Birthday from Auntie Sonya, Andrea
Hoffman , David & Alyson Leighton!
In Honor of Jan Hamilton’s birthday. Happy
Birthday from Linda & Gary Ness, Jackie
Casey, Deb Tschosik, Janine Kessler, and
Lori Spaulding , Brian & Sheila Blotsky,
Dave & Laurie Thompson!
In Honor of Emily’s birthday. Happy birthday
from Jenn Barnhart!
In Honor of Cameo Skager and the good
work she does in the community, not only
for improving the lives of pets, but for
improving the lives of children and families
too. Thank you for all you do from Kathleen
Mangskau!
In Honor of Hughes & Chubbs from Susan &
Jeff Welch
Focus On All Fours
Pets for Christmas gifts - not a good idea
Reprinted from the CDHS web site.
As tempting as giving a pet at Christmas
may be, it is the worst time to be adopting a
pet. The time right after you’ve brought a pet
home is an exciting, yet very busy time. Any
new pet, whether it be young or old, needs
time to adjust to its new environment, and so
do you! New pets need extra attention, care
and even training at first, so please wait until
after the hectic holiday season to adopt.
Not only are the holidays a bad time to
bring a new pet into your home, pets should
never be given as gifts. Pets are not inanimate objects; they are members of the family. Adopting an animal involves a serious, longterm emotional and financial commitment,
and the decision to adopt an animal is one that
people have to make for themselves. Animals
shouldn’t be treated as holiday trinkets. Many
animal shelters suspend adoptions prior to the
holidays to reduce the chance of an animal
being given as a gift and to make sure the new
pet is the central focus of the family rather
than just another toy.
When the holiday season comes around,
people tend to forget that there is a 10 to 20
year commitment involved in caring for a companion animal. Animals come with big responsibilities, and the person receiving them might
not be prepared to provide for the animal’s
care. Pets can end up being relinquished to
animal shelters due to a person’s lack of time
or financial resources. Many animal shelters
experience an increase in pets being brought
back or new homeless pets after the holidays,
due to the “giving season.”
Those of you who already have pets should
be aware of the household dangers associated
with the holidays. Pets can eat tinsel and ribbon and chew electric cords, which could end
in serious illness or death. Holly, mistletoe
and poinsettia plants can be poisonous to
animals, and aspirin used as a preservative in
Christmas tree water can be fatal to cats who
drink it. Some Christmas trees may be seen as
climbable by your cat, yet may not be stable
enough to hold the extra weight.
The Central Dakota Humane Society
wishes everybody a happy and healthy holiday
season. Don’t forget your furry family members during the busy season - they love getting
presents, hugs, kisses and tons of love during
the holidays too!
In keeping with adoption guidelines set
forth by the Humane Society of the United
States, the Central Dakota Humane Society
does not allow animals to be adopted as gifts
to unsuspecting caretakers. It is also our policy not to adopt any animals into new homes
the week prior to Christmas. It is a busy,
stressful time to add a family member. Please
consider waiting until after the hectic holiday
season to acquire a new pet and instead give
books or videos on pet care, collars, leashes,
gift certificates for pet-care items, or for small
children, a “stuffed animal.” Your new friend
will thank you for it!
Please support these businesses that display CDHS donation canisters
A Buck or So
A&W-South
All Pets Veterinary Clinic
Animal Kingdom
Bismarck Animal Clinic
Bonanza
Butcher Block Meats
Cappucino on Collins
Captain Jack’s Liquor-Mandan
Captain Jack’s Liquor-North
Captain Jack’s Liquor-South
Cashman Nursery
Cenex-Mandan
Cenex-East Broadway
Central Market-Mandan
Central Market-Bismarck
Creative Clay
Cozy Creek Coffee & Gifts
Crown Butte Kennels
Cycle Hutt
D’Fine Tanning & Hair Salon
Dakota Farms
Dakota Pharmacy
Doc’s Vet Clinic
Dollar Store-Mandan
Central Dakota Humane Society
Expressway Amoco
Expressway C-Store
Fiesta Villa
Five Nations Arts
Four Paws Inn
Gas Plus
Gourmet Doggy Diner
Groomingdales
Hair 2000
Healthy Dog Center
Heart River Animal Hospital
Home Run C-Store
In-Dog-Neat-O
Interstate Vet Clinic
Jay's Pawn Shop-Bismarck
Jay's Pawn Shop-Mandan
KT Animal Supply
Katherine's Consignment &
More
Kirkwood Tesoro
Kroll’s-North
Latitudes Gallery & Gifts
Lewis & Clark Animal Hospital
Little Caesar's Pizza
Little Cottage Café
Little Dukes (Cashwise gas
station)
M&H Gas
Magnolias
Mandan Drug
Mandan Public Library
Midway Lanes
Midway Liquor
Missouri Valley Vet Clinic
Mocha Momma’s-Mandan
Movie Gallery
Norleen Conitz-State Farm
Insurance-Mandan
Northwind Home & Garden
Pinehurst Veterinary Clinic
Pizza Hut-Mandan
Pizza Hut-Bismarck
Pizza Ranch
Plaza Drug
Polar Package
Red Trail Petro & Pizza
Rock’N 50’s Café
Runnings Farm & FleetBismarck
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Runnings Farm & FleetMandan
Sally’s Hair Care
Scooter Shak - Mandan
Schneider’s Flowerama
Season’s Café
Seven Seas
Simply Salads
Space Aliens Grill & Bar
StaMart-Bismarck
StaMart-Mandan
Stockman’s Supply Group
Taco Del Mar-South
Taco John’s-Mandan
Taco John’s-North
Taco John’s-South
Taco John’s/Good TimesBismarck
The Bird House
Treasures of the Sea & Earth
Uni-Stop
Uni-Stop-Mandan
Urban Girl
Village Mart
West Dakota Meats
Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter
Watch
Central Dakota Humane Society
on Dakota Media Access - Channel 12,
with host Rig Olsen
667-2020 / cdhs@btinet.net / www.cdhs.net
Bismarck-Mandan’s
NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER
2104 37th Street, Mandan, ND 58554
Monday, Wednesday
& Friday –11:30 a.m.
Thursday – 7:30 p.m.
Friday – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – 12:30 p.m.
Also available online
at dakotamediaaccess.org
and cdhs.net.
Produced by Central Dakota Humane Society
and Dakota Media Access
Become A CDHS Member Today!
Memberships include a newsletter subscription. You will receive a complimentary one-year
membership if you adopt a pet from the CDHS shelter. Memberships are tax-deductible to the
extent of the law.
Membership Categories (check one):
____$10 - Junior (under 18) ____$150 - Pet Fanatic
____$20 - Individual (1)
____$500 - CDHS Builder
____$30 - Family (2+)
____$1000-$1999 - Lifetime Member
____$50 - Dog Lover
____$2000-$4999 - Lifetime Benefactor
____$50 - Cat Lover
____$5000+ - Lifetime Leader of the Pack
____$100 - Business
____ Hush Puppy (Anonymous)
Tax-Deductible Donation Categories:
____$12.50/month - kennel sponsor (one-year commitment)
____$25 - Adopt-A-Pet ad, published monthly in the Bismarck Tribune
____$ _________ - monthly donation (CDHS will send an authorization form for your signature.)
____$__________ - additional donation amount
Name:______________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
City:________________________________________________________
State:______ Zip Code:___________ E-mail:_______________________
Gift Given By:________________________________________________
Pay using (check one):
_____ Check/Money Order ____
___
Amount Enclosed: $_______________
Credit Card #:____________________________Exp. Date:___________
Signature:___________________________________________________
Send to:
CDHS, 2104 37th Street, Mandan, ND, 58554-8230 or call 667-2020.
“Doing great things for pets and people.”
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Shelter Director, Sue Buchholz
sbuchholz@btinet.net
Office Manager, Carrie Roth
Board of Directors:
Cameo Skager, President - 2010*
cksn@bis.midco.net
Rita O’Neill, Vice President - 2011*
oneilltr@bis.midco.net
Karen Schwan Holman, Treasurer - 2010*
Robin Martin, Secretary - 2011*
Anne Jorgenson Green - 2011*
Michelle Kohler - 2010*
Tim Meyer - 2011*
Matthew Stone, M.D. - 2010*
Cathie Thill - 2010*
(* Date term expires)
CDHS is a nonprofit organization.
October-December, 2009 (Issue 4, Volume 49)
Focus On All Fours is the official publication of CDHS
and is published quarterly. Editor: Cameo Skager,
Designer: Paige Mattson
CDHS Shelter Hours
Tuesday through Saturday
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and Monday
closed
CDHS Mission Statement
Purpose: The purposes for which the
Corporation is organized are:
1. To provide for, house, rehabilitate, and relocate lost, strayed or homeless animals.
2. To provide appropriate medical services.
3. To foster and promote humane treatment for all
animals.
4. To encourage proper responsibility by owners of
animals in their care, training or control.
5. To cooperate in the enforcement of laws that
protect animals from cruelty or neglect.
6. To promote spaying and neutering of companion
animals to avoid unwanted litters.
7. To help bring about a time when no more abused
and/or abandoned animals will be destroyed
anywhere.
8. To do such acts and exercise such powers - within
the law - as may be necessary, desirable or incidental to the carrying out of the
purposes specified above.
Focus On All Fours
Focus on
all Fours
Central
Dakota
Humane Society
Central Dakota Humane Society
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 433
BISMARCK, ND 58501
“Doing
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Mandan,
2104
37thND
St.58554-8230
• Mandan • 667-2020
A “Doing
no-kill great
shelter
things for pets and people.”
www.cdhs.net
Pets take pictures
at the Patch
The first annual Pet Pictures at Papa’s Pumpkin
Patch (that’s a mouthful of P’s!) was a great success.
Eighteen groups of people and pets came to have their
picture taken in a beautiful fall setting and several even
dressed up their pets in costumes. Money earned from
the event was split between CDHS and Papa’s Pumpkin
Patch.
According to event organizer Nikki Lyons, “We were
very pleased with the turnout. People had fun taking
pictures with their dogs and we even had one cat! Some
of the cutest moments were when kids would dig in their
pockets and wallets for whatever change they had and
put it in the donation canister.”
Thanks to Dan, Nikki and Fran, who took some great
pictures, and thanks to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for hosting our event.
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Bismarck-Mandan’s No-Kill Shelter