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Page 2 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016
From the Director’s Desk
So, You Want a New Pet?
The Shiawassee Humane Society (SHS) has been the
The main work of the Shiawassee Humane Society is
premier advocate, in this community, for homeless, voice- placing homeless pets into new, loving homes! If you are
less pets for the last 65 years. Just let that sink in for a mo- looking to add a cat or dog (or any of the other pets that
ment. For more than half a century, a dedicated and diverse sometimes arrive at the shelter) to your home we would
group of private individuals have made it their mission to suggest that you visit us first. We always have a large variprovide caring solutions for the unmet needs of the local ety of sizes, colors, and temperaments to choose from. Want
pet population.
a couch potato? We have those! Want a running partner? We
My name is Dave Faulkner and my involvement with have those! Want a big dog? We have those! Get the idea?
SHS only encompasses a small arc of time in the overall We, most likely, have the pet you are looking for.
scheme, but it has been rewarding and enlightening. My
The adoption process is pretty simple. When you have
wife, Deb, and I came across an adoption event being held by SHS on the lot of a decided on a pet you are asked to fill out a short application. We ask for a
local car dealership. We pulled in to “check out” the commotion, and our journey veterinary reference if you have had pets. If you rent your home we talk to
began! The car dealer was subsidizing much of the already low adoption fees for your landlord to determine if the pet is allowed. Also, we ask for a personal
pets adopted that day, so qualifying families could take home a new pet for around reference. These steps ensure that our pets are going to homes where they will
$40. Our pet quota was full, but we were enjoying the interaction of families and be well cared for.
homeless pets finding each other and becoming bigger families. Until we witOur adoption fees are $150 for dogs and $100 for cats. These fees include the
nessed a young couple and their small children become instantly bonded with a spay or neuter surgery, most vaccinations, and preventative medications while
puppy. We overheard the parents telling the children that they would love to have the pet is in our care. That is a bargain! If you were to acquire these services on
the pup, but there was not an extra $40 in the budget. We sought out a SHS worker your own the cost would be multiples of our fees.
and offered to anonymously pay the adoption fee for the family, if they qualified
We place pets in homes all year long, but there are times when we might cauotherwise. A puppy found a perfect family that day, and a SHS board member im- tion that the situation might not be the best. New pets need an adjustment period
mediately approached us about joining the board. That was 8 years ago!
to the new situation, so an unusually busy time in your life might not be the best
For the next 3 years I served as a director on the SHS board, along with many
time to adopt. You and your new pet need to spend some quality time getting
caring and dedicated individuals. For the last 5 years I have served the organizaacquainted in the first couple weeks.
tion as the Executive Director. The care of, typically, 100 homeless pets on a daily
So, stop out and meet your new best friend!
basis is neither easy nor inexpensive. The great staff at SHS,
with your help, provides for all the needs of our homeless pets
every single day of the year. My job is to be a good steward
Tammy A. Mika, DDS
of the resources provided by you, our financial supporters. It
William P. Horal, DDS
costs about $560 each day to provide for the needs of the shelRichard Halliday, DDS
ter. With no monies coming from any national organization or
state or federal agencies, it is a challenge to adequately fund
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Meet the
Staff
Hello everyone. My
name is Tim Bishop. I
have worked at the shelter since September 2008.
I assumed the role and
responsibility of shelter
manager in late 2013.
I worked quite extensively with animals and
livestock in my younger
days and have always
had cats and dogs as
pets throughout my life.
Working at the Humane
Society is just like an extension of that commitment and dedication all
pet/animal owners share
without really thinking.
Every day seems to bring
new challenges and mental gymnastics to make
it all work as smoothly
as possible.
I have met and work
with many outstanding
individuals and organizations that make what we
do much easier. Thanks
most of all to this wonderful community and
the folks in it that always
step up to the plate when
needed for our homeless
animals and shelter.
Tim Bishop,
Shelter Manager
LOOKING GLASS Home Veterinary
Pet care keeps
our hearts
and bodies
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Thanks
Shiawassee
Humane Society
for
65 years!
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always consider them to
be like family.
Tina Klockziem,
Kennel Attendant
My name is Robert Ash.
I am a kennel attendant/
maintenance person at
the shelter. I have been
employed in this capacity
for two and a half years. I
was a volunteer for about
a year and a half before
I hired in. I love my job.
It is a pleasure coming
to work. I have always
loved animals. They are
my passion. I have adopted three dogs and one cat
from the Humane Society.
I have also adopted three
snakes and one tarantula that have come from
the shelter.
I love the bond we
share as staff members.
We are like a family. I
love it here. I will be affiliated with SHS in some
way until my last day
on earth.
Robert Ash, Kennel
Attendant/Maintenance
My name is Tina Klockziem. I’m 33 years old. I
have 5 children. I’ve adopted two dogs; Sissy Sue
and Sparty, and one cat,
Indy from SHS. I started
volunteering for 20 hours
a week for a job placement program in May
2015. I was officially
hired in October 2015. As
an employee of the Shiawassee Humane Society,
caring and loving the animals is not just a job, it’s a
passion. My mission is to
engage the hearts, hands,
and minds of the community to adopt, volunteer,
and donate to help all the
homeless animals here
at SHS.
Since working here I
have met an awesome set
of friends. We employees
work together for the betterment of all the animals
at the shelter, and I will
My name is Lori
(Kuhl) Beard. I grew up
in Owosso, but now live
in Ovid with my husband and our family. I
have 8 children and my
first grandbaby is due in
November!
I started out at the Shiawassee Humane Society
as a volunteer and was
hired in June 2010. I have
a lifelong love of animals
and grew up familiar with
SHS, as my Dad was
the treasurer during my
childhood. I currently
have 6 cats and 4 dogs, all
from the Humane Society. I have fostered more
animals than I could even
begin to count!
Working at SHS is
one of the hardest, most
heartbreaking, and most
rewarding jobs I have
ever loved. It is such a
joy to see a shy, withdrawn, neglected, or sick
animal overcome their
issues/illnesses through
hard work and dedication, and to be placed into
loving homes.
I love working with
all the volunteers and
supporters who make it
possible to do what we
do. While it’s difficult as
staff to see the dark side
of people when it comes
to animals, we are continuously amazed and overwhelmed by the kindness
and generosity people
show towards the pets
we care so much about at
the shelter.
Some of my closest friends and greatest
people I have ever met,
I met through the shelter.
There are adopters I have
stayed close to that I love
getting updates from.
The hardships of my job
are quickly replaced by
happiness when we see
a family take home the
perfect match, and watch
an animals walk out of
the building. Every time
the door opens and some
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Wish List
People often ask what items they can donate that would be helpful. The short
answer is EVERYTHING! We use just about everything that you might use at
home. Cleaning products are a huge need. Every kennel, every food dish, every
water dish, and every litter box get washed and sanitized every day. We use dish
soap, cleaning solutions (Lysol, etc.), and common bleach. Additionally, our
pets get a clean blanket or towel in their kennel each day. We keep two set of
washer/dryers going most of the day. We can use laundry detergent as well as
your unwanted blankets and towels.
Did we mention that we feed nearly 100 pets every day? While local merchants
supply a large portion of our food needs, there are always special food needs. Particularly soft foods for kittens and puppies, and those pets with specific needs.
Another big need is office supplies. We use everything that might be found in
the typical office setting. Copy paper, manila folders, pens, pocket folders, paper
clips, and all of those types of supplies are needed.
Give us a call at (989) 723-4262 to inquire as to our specific current needs.
Meet the
Staff
Continued from Page 3
one walks in with a much
needed donation, or the
phone rings with a monetary donation to help
pay for the medical needs
of an animal that person
has never even met, we
are reminded that there
are truly good people out
there. It’s completely rewarding!
The staff is like family to me, and I love the
animals like my own. It’s
the best place to be, and I
How do we care for 100 animals every day? This question comes up numerous couldn’t imagine working
times. Well, we do it with the help of many folks who are generous with their anywhere else!
Volunteering at Shiawassee Humane Society
time and care for the plight of homeless pets.
Lori (Kuhl) Beard,
Our volunteers come to us via many different avenues. We have enjoyed the
Kennel Attendant
services of school groups, civic groups, businesses, students doing community
service projects, and individuals serving court ordered community service. But,
our main source of volunteerism is folks who love animals and have a desire to
“I wish people would
give back to these homeless pets seeking a forever home.
realize that animals are
totally dependent on us,
You, too, can volunteer! The opportunities vary from cleaning kennels to lawn
helpless, like children, a
mowing to just socializing and spending time with our pets. Stop by the shelter
at 2752 W. Bennington Rd. in Owosso, fill out a short form, and you can help us trust that is put upon us.”
- James Herriot
meet our mission of providing caring solutions for the unmet needs of the local
pet population!
Hi. I am Ethan Craven.
I have been working at
the Shiawassee Humane
Society for roughly 5-6
years. My first year was
a work program through
Baker College that helped
me learn how the Humane
Society works. After
working here for a while,
one of the staff members
was leaving, and I was
asked if I wanted the job.
I gladly accepted the offer. I have always wanted
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The Board
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As a charitable non-profit organization, registered with the IRS to be able
to accept tax deductible donations, the Shiawassee County Humane Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The board is selected to
represent the supporters of the organization across the community we serve.
As a group, the board is legally responsible for ensuring that SHS remains
financially sound, and operates in accordance with all laws and good business
practice.
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Our History
Before there was a Shiawassee Humane Society, there
was Melda Graff, a one-woman tour de force, enlisting the
help of her husband, Dorey, and anyone else who would
assist her cause. Mrs. Graff waged a personal war on the
cruelty that humans, willingly or unwittingly, wreak on
their animal friends.
On February 2, 1951, The Bureau of Social Agencies
passed a resolution to sponsor the organization of a Shiawassee County Humane Society. An organizational meeting was held at the Extension Hall in Corunna on June 27,
1951. A proposed constitution was approved and a ninemember board of directors was elected. Russell Brandt,
President; Fritz Kolarik, Vice President; Dorothy Booth,
Secretary/Treasurer; Alice Ash, Paul Sandell, Filbert
Hartshorn, Lucille Colby, Mrs. Frank Mahar, and George
Getman completed the board.
The fledgling organization began its operation with a
membership drive and a program aimed at advertising the
public of its purposes, services, and goals. From its inception, the Society’s greatest need was for a headquarters
and a shelter for animals. As no funds were available for
such a project, Mrs. Dorey Graff offered to act as a clearinghouse for calls to the Society. During this time, the
directors made numerous visits to other Humane Societies, which pointed out the need for an animal shelter if the
Society was ever to operate in a meaningful way.
After many false starts and dashed hopes, the first steps
were taken towards a much-needed shelter when the
County Commissioners voted to give the Society one
acre of land on Hibbard Rd., on a 99-year lease, to be
used for an animal shelter. However, even with the site
secured, the Society had no funds with which to proceed
and many began to feel that the dream of a home for the
Society and all-important shelter would never be realized.
A ladies auxiliary was formed and sponsored bake sales,
sewing bees, and auction sales and memberships were solicited at a booth at the county fair, but the proceeds were
never more than enough to cover operating expense.
In 1955, the help of Alvin Bentley was solicited and he
pledged $500 a year in hopes this would encourage others
to follow suit. In 1956, the county appropriated $5,000 to
be used toward completion of the shelter, with the understanding that the Society would then house the animals
picked up by the warden. With this impetus, the project
was under way at last.
For the most part workers on the building project were
volunteers and it would have been impossible to list the
many who contributed labor, time and materials to this
worthy cause. By February 1957, the shelter was sufficiently complete to allow the admittance of the first animals. Mrs. Graff’s dream was realized at last, just prior to
her untimely death on July 5, 1957.
As years passed, money continued to be a problem,
which was exacerbated by inflation, not only in the dollar
but also in the animal population, which made the shelter
on Hibbard Rd. obsolete and inadequate. Being unable to
obtain meaningful increases in support from the county,
the Society embarked on a series of moneymaking projects. “Pets on the Streets” proved popular and lucrative.
Members appeared on downtown streets with their pets,
answered questions about the Society, and solicited contributions. In 1975, the Society presented a series of horse
shows at the county fairgrounds under the chairman of
Mrs. J.R. DeVries. In the five years it was held, the horse
show netted nearly $35,000 for the Society.
Over-crowding of the shelter on Hibbard Rd. became
a real problem and the directors began to dream of an
enlarged modern facility. In 1975, after a year of search-
ing for a suitable location, the society acquired 10 acres
of land on Bennington Rd., with the thought of a new
shelter in mind.
Through the early 1970s, the Society failed to see eye to
eye with the County Commissioneers with regard to operations of the shelter. The Society felt that the Commissioners were not being realistic about the funds required
to operate the shelter as the Society found itself using its
funds to cover the county’s responsibilities rather than for
the goals of the Society.
On February 1, 1977, the Society turned the shelter operations over to the county, ending a twenty-year partnership. Once again, the Society was without a home and
without a shelter so vital to its work and the board immediately began to consider ways and means to develop its
property on Bennington Road. With the profits from the
horse shows as a nucleus, the board voted to proceed with
a building, which would combine Society headquarters
with a shelter.
The building was undertaken on a pay-as-you-go basis
and an intensive campaign for donations to the building
fund was begun. It would be impossible to mention, in
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Shiawassee Humane
Society Event Calendar
SHS “Big Hole” Golf Outing (Third Friday of May)
Everybody holds a golf outing, but we are the only one to make the holes
twice as big! This four person scramble at the beautiful Owosso Country
Club is growing in popularity every year. Join us in 2017!
Throughout the year we produce a number of fundraising events to help
provide the means to meet our mission of providing caring solutions to meet
the unmet needs of the local pet population. Watch for these and participate
in this worthy cause!
Woofstock (Third Saturday of June)
Woofstock is a celebration of Peace, Love, and Libation in the spirit of our
Hippie Days to benefit our homeless pet population. It’s an outdoor festival
featuring Michigan produced craft beers, wines, and sodas along with live
music, fun games, and a silent auction. Dig out those old bell-bottomed jeans
and join us! Must be 21 years of age.
Quarterly Newsletter
This newsletter provides all the news of the activities at the shelter, as well
as the opportunity to donate.
5K9 Day (October)
We visit a local park to enjoy a little stroll or a brisk run with our dogs. Good
for you! Good for your dog! And, good for the homeless pets at the shelter!
Annual Dinner & Silent Auction (First Saturday of May)
Our annual dinner is a chance to meet our board and fellowship with our
supporters. Held at the Owosso Country Club, this event provides a chance
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Planned Giving
The Shiawassee Humane Society (SHS) is fully supported by its donors.
We receive no funds from any national animal welfare agency. Likewise,
none of these donations are sent to any other organization. All of the donations made to SHS go to caring for, and finding caring homes for the local
homeless pets.
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humane
Can you commit a monthly donation to ensure ShiawaSSee
the next 65 years
of care
Society
for these homeless pets? Or, would you consider the
Humane
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Society’s needs when you are doing your estate planning?
Please do!
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Pets on the Street
(May & September)
Pets on the Street is an
event where we invite
several of our supporters to take their pets to a
local business or street
corner and participate
in some shameless begging to benefit homeless pets. When you
see them on the street,
please give generously!
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Society
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Income and Expense by Month
January through December 2015
Income
Expense
$ in 1,000's
80
60
40
20
0
Jan15
Feb15
Mar15
Apr15
May15
Jun15
Jul15
Aug15
Sep15
Oct15
Expense Summary
January through December 2015
Nov15
Dec15
66000 · Payroll Expenses
46.49%
620 · Payroll Taxes
13.01
528 · Spay/Neuter
6.28
530 · Medical Supplies
5.09
521 · Electric
3.93
520 · Gas
2.99
462 · Woofstock Expense
2.87
610 · Salaries & Wages
2.72
525 · Admitting
2.01
461 · Golf Outing
1.48
Other
13.13
Total
$225,343.07
By Account
Income and Expense by Month
January through December 2015
Income
Expense
$ in 1,000's
80
60
40
20
0
Jan15
Feb15
Mar15
Apr15
May15
Jun15
Income Summary
January through December 2015
By Account
Jul15
Aug15
Sep15
Oct15
Nov15
Our History
Continued from Page 6
this short history, all of the people who contributed to make the building possible, but appreciation must be expressed to the Mitchell Foundation, Mrs. Alvin Bentley, Mr. and Mrs. Orlan
Dean, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. DeVries, Mrs. Joseph Woodard and the Owosso Rotary Club.
The building was sufficiently complete to begin operation in November 1977 and an open
house was held on January 16, 1978. It was fully completed in 1981 and is being well utilized
for the projects and goals of the Society. We have our permanent home at last. Mrs. Graff would
be so pleased.
In 1999, a large memorial contribution was made, earmarked for building repairs/maintenance.
The board of directors and the staff at the time looked for the most advantageous ways to use
the donation. It was decided that an
addition was in order. Preparations
were made, money was collected,
and permits were taken. The groundbreaking was held in September of
2001. The addition was to almost
double the size of the existing
Peter W Keay
Rory C Keay
building. They intended to separate
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the cats and dogs. Converting the
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old section to house only cats and
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the new section to house the dogs.
The addition was semi-complete
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and the dogs moved into their new
surroundings in June of 2003. The
remodeling of the old section took a
little longer, but the cats made their
move in August 2003.
Dec15
312 · Memorial Donation
34.59%
301 · Adopion Revenue
14.74
303 · General Donation
6.59
341 · Woofstock
6.43
356 · November Newsletter
5.26
350 · Dinner Auction
4.96
352 · Pets on the Street
3.50
331 · Golf outing Revenue
3.33
360 · Misc Fundraisers
2.76
302 · Membership
2.56
Other
15.28
Total
$245,365.49
Shiawassee Humane Society
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(989) 723-4262
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