SUMMER 2005 • V ol. 40 No. 2 - San Diego Humane Society and ...

SUMMER 2005 • Vol. 40 No. 2

president’s message 

Teaching Children to 

Respect Animals Has 

Far-Reaching Affects 

Mark Goldstein, DVM, 

president of the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA 

with his dog Ren. 

In this issue of our quarterly AnimalFare newsletter we will be taking you on a quick trip through the educational programs 

we offer to children here at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. On the surface, the offering of humane 

education programs for youth may appear to be simply educating and entertaining children with and about animals. 

However, teaching children to respect animals has a much more extensive and far-reaching affect on the lives of children 

and the health of our community as a whole. 

There is a valid link between the way people treat animals and the way they treat their fellow human beings. Studies 

have shown and FBI statistics have confirmed that children who abuse or hurt animals have a much greater chance of 

growing up to hurt or abuse other people. Engraved on our arches at the campus is Ghandi’s quote, “the greatness of a 

nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated,” which provides insight into why it is so important 

to instill in children and the community a sense of value and respect for all living beings. 

Teaching children to value animals not only encourages appreciation and positive attitudes towards all living things, it 

also establishes a sense of responsibility to make the world a better, more humane place. 

Mainstream child welfare advocates agree that animal abuse is just one part in the circle of societal violence. There is a 

clear link between individuals who abuse animals and those who abuse other vulnerable individuals such as children and 

the elderly. Recognizing that animal abuse can often be linked to child abuse and elder abuse, the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA and the San Diego Department of Social Services have established a mutual understanding that if 

either organization sees or suspects the abuse of a child or an animal while they are on a call, they will report the abuse to 

the other organization. This collaboration is one example in a long history of the strong connection between the fields of 

human and animal welfare. 

In fact, it was an animal welfare advocate who recognized the first form of child abuse. In 1874, Henry Bergh, the 

founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York (ASPCA) extended his work 

beyond the protection of animals to create new laws to prevent cruelty to children. With Bergh’s help, laws were created to 

help prevent cruelty to animals, but at the time there were no laws protecting children from abusive homes. In a renowned 

trial, Bergh won the release of a young girl from her abusive foster parents and helped form the New York Society for the 

Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC). 

Countless people and animals have been helped by the works of animal advocates worldwide who have recognized the 

importance of child and animal welfare throughout the years. 

This spring and summer, close to 450 children in San Diego will attend our Animal Adventure Camp, a day camp, 

where they will have a fun and exciting time learning all about animals through hands-on instruction and activities. When 

these children participate in a camp activity, such as “How to Meet a Dog” or listen to a trainer talk about positive reinforcement 

training, they will not only learn about animals, but will also become more acutely aware of the proper ways to 

interact, care for, reward, and live with animals and people in our world. This is the basic foundation on which to build 

the human-animal bond. 

As these children grow, we hope that the seed we plant here at the San Diego Campus for Animal Care will sprout a 

humane ethic towards all living beings, which will carry over into their adult lives. 

At the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, it is because of help from people like you that we are able to go beyond 

just caring for animals and reach out to children in the community to teach them tolerance and respect for all living beings. 

We simply couldn’t do what we do without your help, so thank you for your caring and for your continued support.

AnimalFare • Summer 2005 

ANIMALFARE 

Published quarterly by: 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

5500 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 92110-2572 

(619) 299-7012 

www.sdhumane.org 

Postmaster@SDHumane.org 

To report animal abuse call 1-800-98-ABUSE 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Judith Muñoz, Ph.D. 

Chairperson 

Jeff Lyle 

Vice Chairperson, Finance & Planning 

Diane Ross 

Vice Chairperson, Board Development 

Lori Walton 

Vice Chairperson, Community Relations & Development 

Alyce Lynn 

Secretary 

Marilyn Anderson, William Boyd, Eve Godfrey, Michael Luther, 

Wayne Hanson, Martha Harrington, Suzanne Koch, John Parker, 

David Sear, Melvin Segal, Ella Mae Wright, Nancy Vaughan 

ADVISORS 

Frank Bathrick, Robert Brown, George Coles, Anne Fomon, 

Diane Gilabert, Michelle Graham, Georgia Griffiths, 

Diane Glow, Ronald Goldman, Leslie Gregory, Phyllis Lanphier, 

Dave Mason, Peter Van Rossum 

LIFE MEMBERS 

Giovanni Bucolo, Ph.D., Betsy Hillyer, John Parker, 

Dan & Vi McKinney, Sheila Vardaman 

President Mark Goldstein, DVM 

AnimalFare Editor Gigi Bacon Theberge 

Contributing Writers Jessica Lennox, Behnaz Peterson, Shelly Stuart, 

Sarah Whorley 

Design & Layout Kat Design 

Our sincere thanks to Kat Design and Precision Litho for their generous 

support of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 

Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA provides vital services to animals and people alike through sheltering 

and adopting animals, providing positive reinforcement behavior training for 

adoptable animals and for owned animals through public training classes, 

investigating animal cruelty and neglect, providing adult and youth education 

programs, sharing animals through pet-assisted therapy and rescuing animals 

in emergency situations. 

A private, nonprofit organization that receives no public or government 

funding, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is supported solely by 

contributions, grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the Society’s antique 

consignment store in La Jolla (Glorious Antiques) and some fees for service. 

For your privacy, the Society does not sell, rent, lend or exchange our 

AnimalFare mailing or contributor lists. 

From the Mailbox 

Dear Humane Society, 

Here is an updated 

picture of our new pup 

Hobbes. 

We are having the 

best time with him, and 

although it has been 

tough housetraining 

him, I have to say I am 

really impressed with 

how smart he is. He’s 

almost there! We can’t 

thank everyone enough for all their hard work 

taking care of our baby! 

Sincerely, 

Sanas Sadrieh 

Editor’s note: Hobbes was one of 25 puppies taken in by the 

Humane Society after someone attempted to illegally smuggle the 

pups across the border for sale in the United States. Underage and 

sick, these puppies were nursed back to health by Humane Society 

staff so they could be adopted into new, loving homes. A big 

thank you to the San Diego Border Patrol for their collaboration 

on this issue. 

On the cover: 

Dear SDHS, 

My mom is really enjoying 

Critter. This great cat 

owns everyone’s lap and 

the computer desk and 

she has been such a great 

companion for my mom. 

Thanks for helping us 

find such a happy match. 

Best, 

Kevin Merry 

From left to right, Noah Gross, Lilian Mikhalsky, Allison Brightman, and 

Marcelina Krieger visit with Truman at the San Diego Humane Society’s 

Animal Adventure Camp. 

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it may look like the children 

pictured here are just having fun 

with a nice dog, but in reality they, 

along with their fellow campers 

at the Humane Society‘s Animal 

Adventure Camp, are learning important 

life lessons that humane educators 

say will help them become more 

compassionate, contributing members 

of our community. 

Life 

Lessons: 

Patrick and Julia Miller visit 

with Vinny the Pug during the 

San Diego Humane Society’s 

Spring Animal Adventure Camp 

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C O V E R S T O R Y 

“ 

On the surface, yes we’re teaching 

children about animals,” 

says Stacey Zeitlin, community 

programs manager. “And that’s important. 

Teaching children about animals and how 

to interact with animals safely and appropriately, 

these are valuable lessons. But in 

teaching these skills, we’re also helping 

children learn a much greater lesson – the 

importance of respecting all living things.” 

And, with a well-studied link established 

between how people treat animals 

and how they treat each other, it’s this very 

lesson which may be the key to creating a 

more caring community. 

The young animal lovers pictured here 

and on the cover of this publication are 

just a few of the 60 plus children who 

participated in the San Diego Humane 

Society’s Spring Animal Adventure Camp, 

an interactive day camp offered for children 

ages five to 13, with games, crafts, handson 

animal activities and service projects all 

geared to help children develop respect and 

a positive attitude toward all living beings. 

Accredited teachers lead each class of 15 to 

18 children with the help of two additional 

volunteers. The student-to-adult ratio is 

maintained at one teacher for five to eight 

children. 

In addition to the three weeks of 

the Spring camp, the Humane Society 

also offers a popular Summer version of 

the camp for five weeks. This Summer’s 

Animal Adventure Camp will take place 

the weeks of July 11 to 15, July 18 to 22, 

July 25 to 29, August 1 to 5, and August 

8 to 12. Tuition for a one-week summer 

session is $180 and all sessions are from 9 

a.m. to 3 p.m. If you know a child who 

may be interested in Animal Adventure 

Camp, be sure to sign up soon! 

Hundreds of children attend this camp 

each year, but the Animal Adventure 

Camp is just one of the many youth 


education programs offered through the 

Humane Society. 

Another celebrated program is the 

Pet PALS Kid’s Club which offers great 

opportunities throughout the year for 

animal-loving kids, including monthly 

educational events and an informative 

newsletter. Started several decades ago, 

this tremendous educational program 

has served the humane education needs 

of thousands of children throughout 

the years. Today, the club has over 50 

active members who participate in 

monthly workshops and special events. 

Membership is just $75 per year, which 

includes a t-shirt, certificate, membership 

card, pen, Pet PALS newsletters, and invitations 

to regular club events. 

New this year are kid Birthday Parties! 

Young animal lovers can celebrate their 

special day with friends at the Humane 

Society’s beautiful campus. Each party 

includes supervision and presentations 

by two professional humane educators, 

humane education-based games, crafts 

and at least three personal animal experi- 

ences. The birthday child gets to choose 

which animal friends will visit his or 

her party. Among the contenders are a 

Russian Sand Boa snake, bearded dragons, 

rats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs. The 

birthday child also receives a special gift 

and a photo with the animal of his or her 

choice. The parties which are $175 for 

15 children ($5 per additional child) are 

not only a lot of fun for everyone, but 

also extremely informative and the perfect 

choice for young animal lovers! 

Another new program, possible now 

because of the Humane Society’s new 

campus, is Tots and Tales, an interactive 

story-time program for toddlers. A big hit 

with playgroups and preschool classes, Tots 

and Tales offers stories, crafts, visits with 

animal friends and more and it all takes 

place in the interactive “Animal House,” a 

three-dimensional interpretive-educational 

piece designed to help teach children how 

to care for animals. There is a suggested 

two-dollar donation for Tots and Tales 

participants. 

The Humane Society also offers a 

wonderful story telling program out in the 

community called Animal Tales, which 

takes place at Borders Books and Music 

in El Cajon and Mission Valley. Story tellers 

from the Humane Society visit these 

convenient locations once a month with 

animal friends to share with the children. 

Each session, which is free and open to the 

public, includes stories, crafts and visits 

with an animal. 

And of course one of the Humane 

Society’s most popular programs are the 

Group Tours it offers to children. These 

behind-the-scenes tours offer school 

groups, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and 

many other groups of children the ability 

to learn about animals and animal welfare 

all while utilizing many interactive features 

of the new campus. 

Humane Education Helps the Next Generation 

Thousands of children in San Diego 

benefit from the Humane Society’s education 

programs. Last year alone, the San 

Diego Humane Society reached over 

3,200 children through its youth education 

programs, and conducted a record 

number of tours. All of these efforts are an 

important part of our mission to promote 

the humane treatment of animals, prevent 

cruelty to animals and provide education 

to enhance the human-animal bond, and 

are supported by your charitable contributions. 

For more information about any of 

the Humane Society’s youth education 

programs, please visit the “Just for Kids” 

section of our website www.sdhumane.org, 

or contact our education department at 

edu@sdhumane.org or (619) 243-3432. 

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Charly is a beautiful and sweet 

seven-year-old tortoise shell kitty 

looking for a new home with pet 

parents that will appreciate and adore her 

for the special cat she is. 

We’re featuring Charly in our quarterly 

AnimalFare newsletter because she’s 

a sweetheart and she’s been awaiting 

adoption longer than any other cat at the 

Humane Society. Hopefully with a little 

help from animal lovers like you, she’ll 

find a wonderful home with pet parents 

who will cherish and adore her and give 

her the love she deserves. 

With her gorgeous coat and wellmannered 

ways, Charly exhibits all the 

traits of a truly refined lady. 

Some of Charly’s favorite activities 

include sitting in her cat tree and watching 

the world go by. Charly prefers not to be 

picked up and would rather solicit attention 

on her own terms. With that said, 

when she’s in the mood, she really loves to 

be pet and is quite playful too! 

Many cats dislike being picked up and 

carried around or having certain areas of 

their bodies touched and Charly is no 

exception. That’s why Charly needs a 

home with pet parents who allow her to be 

the princess she is, and respect her unique 

likes and dislikes. 

Save the date for theFur 

Ball! 

October 8, 2005 

Break out the doggie tuxedos and tiaras – it’s almost time for Fur Ball! 

You and your well-mannered, on-leash doggie companion will have a ball at our 

annual gala which benefi ts animals and vital community programs. 

Live music, dinner, dancing, and a live auction are all part of the fun at this 

elegant and celebrated annual affair. 

Be sure to mark your calendar now! For tickets and exciting sponsorship 

opportunities, call (619) 243-3408. 

Pictured left: Last year’s Belle of the Ball winner and proud parent. 

Unique and Special Kitty Seeks Perfect Match – 

Are You the One? 

Due to her handling preferences, 

Charly would do best in an adult-only 

home or a home with cat-savvy children 

16 years and older. Charly would also do 

best without any feline or canine companions 

so that she can be the center of 

attention in her new home. So if you’re 

looking for a cat to shower with love and 

attention, then Charly is your girl! 

Charly’s ideal home would be a calm, 

low-energy one without a lot of activity or 

frequent visitors. She needs time to get into 

a routine and become comfortable with her 

new family. Then she can truly blossom 

into the wonderful kitty that she is! 

Charly‘s Story 

Charly was raised in several different 

households as an indoor-only cat where 

she was not exposed to other animals and 

was sometimes fearful of new people and 

young children. According to her previous 

pet parent, Charly is sweet and social 

but needs a safe place to go to when she 

becomes overwhelmed. 

In August 2004, Charly’s first pet parent 

decided that she was no longer able to 

care for Charly and give her the home she 

deserved. Charly was afraid of the toddler 

in the home and had some conflict with 

the other resident cat. As a result, Charly 

lived in the bathroom. Her pet parent felt 

Charly is a beautiful tortoise shell kitty looking 

for a forever home. 

that Charly would be more comfortable 

in a home without other pets or young 

children so she could be a more integrated 

member of the family. 

Charly was adopted and returned again in 

October 2004 because her pet parent wanted 

a cat she could pick up and who would enjoy 

being pet at all times. Unfortunately, Charly 

was not the right cat for her. 

Charly is a wonderful, beautiful kitty 

who will make a great companion for the 

right person. We know you’re out there! If 

you’re looking for an extra-special, sophisticated 

feline friend to share your life with, 

Charly just may be your perfect match! 

Come meet her at the Humane Society 

today! 


Ask a T r a i n e r 

BABY BLUES 

Q: We just had our first baby last month 

and our beloved pooch is having trouble 

adjusting. Although he is normally calm and 

well behaved he has recently started reverting 

to annoying puppy behaviors. We love him 

dearly and want him to remain a treasured 

member of the family, but he is driving us 

crazy! What can we do? 

Anonymous 

A: Congratulations on your new baby! 

The addition of a new baby to the family 

while a joyous occasion can be very stressful 

on pets, especially dogs who thrive on 

routine. When a new baby arrives, a dog’s 

normally very predictable routine is turned 

upside down and some find it very difficult 

to cope. The behaviors you’re seeing 

are essentially attention-seeking behaviors. 

Your dog is trying to make sure you still 

love him and that nothing has changed 

– in his world, at least! 

Here are a few helpful tips for helping 

your dog and baby live in harmony: 

• Management is key to fostering a safe 

and happy environment for your dog and 

baby. One of the easiest ways to manage 

your dog is to make sure he has enough 


physical and mental exercise. Tired dogs are 

generally good dogs! For busy new parents 

who might be finding they have less time 

to take their dog for a walk, it may help to 

ask friends and family members for a hand 

or to look into having a dog walker come 

to the home. Even easier, see if your dog 

enjoys playing with another dog in your 

neighborhood and coordinate play dates. 

• Keep your dog busy while you’re not 

around or when you need him to be calm. 

Look for interactive, food carrier toys, such 

as KONG toys or Buster Cubes, which can 

help keep your dog busy for hours. Since 

some dogs take a little practice in getting 

these toys to work, you should make 

sure it’s relatively easy for your dog to get 

the food the first few times so he gets an 

immediate reward. 

• If you’ve been using reprimands or 

corrections to try to control your dog or 

change his behavior, please stop immediately. 

Dogs often get into cycles where they 

can’t stop themselves from doing the annoying 

behaviors because they get so anxious 

from the corrections. Things like barking 

and house soiling are typical examples. For 

example, if your dog is barking constantly 

to get your attention, quietly turn your 

Investigations to the Rescue 

In January, Humane Society officers 

investigated a report of neglect. 

Apparently a neighbor had allowed 

his two dogs, Sassy and Lucy (pictured 

left), to roam the neighborhood 

for years. Neighbors had fed 

the dogs, even helped find homes 

for their puppies, all while hoping 

the owner would change his ways. 

During the Winter rainstorms, the dogs were living in some brush 

with another litter of puppies when the neighbors decided it was time for 

help. 

Officers found the dogs living inside an abandoned coyote den. Dirty 

but relatively healthy, the puppies and their mothers were brought to the 

Society for medical care and TLC. 

Lucy, Sassy and their puppies have already been adopted into new 

homes where we’re sure they’ll be treasured members of the family! 

back on your dog or 

leave the room 

instead of correcting 

or reprimanding. 

I know this can 

be a very stressful 

time for everyone, 

but keep in mind that things do get better. 

You may benefit from a private behavior 

consultation or training session if you 

believe that there are issues with your dog’s 

behavior that might put your baby’s safety 

at risk, or if you feel that the behavior 

issues are becoming too much. An evaluation 

from a professional trainer can help 

put things in perspective and prioritize 

what’s going to help you most in managing 

the current situation. Call our free 

Behavior Helpline at (619) 299-7012, 

extension 2244, for more information. 

Best of luck with your dog and congratulations 

on your new baby! 

Nan Arthur, CPDT 

Senior Behavior Trainer 

Outreach Education Specialist 

Got a question for our Behavior 

and Training staff? E-mail us at 

behavior@sdhumane.org. 

From left are Humane Society Board of Trustees and Advisors 

Diane Gilabert and Lori Walton holding Sassy’s puppies Boomer 

and Beatrice. Second from right holding Sassy’s puppy Betty is 

Advisory Committee member Diane Glow and far right is David 

Godfrey with Aphrodite, one of Lucy’s puppies. Presented during the 

Humane Society’s Telethon, all four of these pups found new, loving 

homes as a result of the broadcast. 

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Eighth Annual Telethon Raises More Than $240,000 

Big Weekend for San Diego Humane Society – 47 Animals Adopted! 

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA raised more 

than $240,000 to support homeless animals and vital 

community programs March 5 with its 8 th annual 

Telethon sponsored by PETCO, the PETCO Foundation and 

Ralphs. 

The five-hour live telethon, which was broadcast from the 

San Diego Campus for Animal Care and aired on FOX Channel 

6 (XETV), helped the Humane Society place more than 47 animals 

into loving, new homes over the weekend. 

Marc Bailey and Chrissy 

Russo from FOX 6, Clear 

Channel Traffic’s Pamela 

Howe and KOOL 99.3 

FM’s Dave Mason hosted 

the informative and heartwarming 

Telethon. The 

broadcast featured adoptable 

animals, “behind the scenes” 

tours of the new campus, 

advice from Humane 

San Diego Chargers player Ben Leber 

and wife Abby talk about their newly 

adopted cat Bean during a Happy 

Adoption segment. 

Society experts and more. 

San Diego Humane Society 

volunteers, sponsors and 

donors answered phones 

and took pledges through- 

out the entire broadcast bringing in funds that will provide 

essential services to the animals and people of San Diego. In 

addition, throughout the day visitors were entertained by a fun 

and informative “pet information fair” in the central campus 

courtyard. The fair included an “Ask a Trainer” booth, 

Volunteers from the Society’s Pet-Assisted Therapy program, Glee 

Shaddock and her dog Jimmy, helped man the phones during the 

Telethon. 

Dr. Mark Goldstein, Humane Society mascot, Chance, KOOL 99.3 FM’s 

Dave Mason, FOX TV’s Chrissy Russo and Marc Bailey and PETCO 

mascot Red Ruff open the show. 

information booths from Project Wildlife and our own Animal 

Rescue Reserve, free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and more! 

The Humane Society would like to thank all of the dedicated 

volunteers, generous sponsors and donors for all their support 

and for making this Telethon one of the most successful to date! 

Thanks to our hosts Pamela Howe from Clear Channel 

Traffic, Dave Mason from KOOL 99.3 FM and Chrissy Russo 

and Marc Bailey from FOX Channel 6. 

A special thank you to our sponsors who made this event possible: 

PETCO 

The PETCO Foundation 

Ralphs 

Business Communication 

Specialists, Inc. 

St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort 

and Spa 

Sinclair Stratton Studios 

The Bristol Hotel 

Pricewaterhouse Coopers 

Miramar Kitchen & Bath 

Newport Creative 

Communications 

Moss Adams LLP 

Theresa Johansing of Prudential 

California Realty 

Intuit Foundation 

San Diego Downtown Breakfast 

Rotary 

Kent Hildreth, Attorney at Law 

Softouch Concepts, Inc. 

John and Sharron Coleman 

Vanessa Herbert 

VCA Animal Hospitals 

Marrokal Construction 

Company 

Lori Walton 

Martha Harrington 

John O’Neil of Procopio, Cory, 

Hargreaves & Savitch 

Judith Muñoz, Ph.D. 

San Diego County Veterinary 

Medical Association 

Melvin Segal 

Jean A. Spengel, DVM 

Diane Ross and Greg Nelson 

Phyllis Lanphier 

John Rowe 


Make Your Pet a Calendar Pin-Up! 

Do you have a great photo of your 

favorite feline? Or a pooch who 

loves to mug for the camera? Or 

a furry friend who missed his or her calling 

as a super-model of the animal type? 

Well, don’t miss this chance to guarantee 

your favorite animal companion a spot 

in the sought-after annual calendar that 

honors San Diego’s favorite pets. 

Complete the following form and 

include the entry fee of $25 per picture, 

and your pet is guaranteed to be included 

in the San Diego Humane Society’s 2006 

calendar! All proceeds support the San 

Diego Humane Society’s vital programs 

and services. 

Best of all, by entering the “Make Your 

Pet a Pin-Up” contest, you’ll automatically 

receive a free 2006 calendar! 

All entries must be in color, horizontal 

layout, no bigger than a 4” x 6” 

photograph and contain ONLY animals. 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept Polaroid, 

computer generated or copyrighted-professional 

photographs. We cannot accept 

e-mailed entries, nor will we be able to 

return your photos. 

please detach and mail the form below 

2006 Calendar Entry Form 

I’d like to enter ___________ pictures @ $25.00 each for the 

2006 calendar 

I am enclosing a check for $_________________ 

Please charge $_________________ to my 

VISA / MasterCard / American Express (please circle one) 

Account # _______________________________ Expires _________ 

Signature _________________________________________________ 

Pet’s Name________________________________________________ 

Your Name________________________________________________ 

Address __________________________________________________ 


If you’re submitting a digital photo, 

please be sure to set your camera to 

its highest resolution setting. This will 

ensure that you have captured an image 

using the maximum resolution capabilities 

of your camera. Because different 

types of digital cameras create and store 

images uniquely, there is no standard 

acceptable file size, but in general, 

the larger the file size, the better the 

resolution of the image. Each image’s 

quality will be judged on a case-bycase 

basis. Hint: well-focused (sharp) pictures 

enlarge better, so they have a better 

chance of being chosen! Winners will be 

notified by phone and mail, and the calendar 

will be available in October 2005. 

If your digital photo is selected as 

a finalist, please keep in mind we will 

need an electronic version of the photo. 

Acceptable image formats include JPEG 

(or JPG) or TIFF. 

All photos that meet these requirements 

will be included in the 2006 Calendar. 

San Diego Humane Society staff will 

judge all entries, with the top 13 photos 

featured as “Pets of the Month” and 

runners-up included in smaller photos 

within the calendar portion of each 

month’s page. All other photos will be 

included in the calendar as part of the 

“Best Friends Collage.” 

Thank you very much for your continued 

support of the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA. We are proud to 

include you among our friends. 

*Note: For clarity and quality photo 

reproduction, please do not stamp or write 

on the back of photos. For tips on how 

to take great pictures of your pet, visit 

www.sdhumane.org and click on “Make 

Your Pet a Pin-Up!” link. 

City ____________________________ State ______ Zip ___________ 

Phone (Home)______________________________________________ 

Phone (Work) ______________________________________________ 

E-mail _____________________________________________________ 

Would you like to be added to our e-mail list? Yes / No 

(please circle one) 

For more information or additional entry forms, call 

(619) 299-7012 ext. 2276. 

Please mail to: 

“2006 Calendar Entry” 

San Diego Humane Society 


San Diego, CA 92110 

2006 CALENDAR ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY AUGUST 16, 2005. ”Pet of the Month” winners will be notified by phone and 

mail after the deadline. The 2006 calendar will be available in October 2005. 

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Animal Care: Timothy Hay for rabbits and guinea pigs; 

IKEA gift certificates for dog and cat furniture; KONG dog toys; 

dog treats; slicker-style dog and cat grooming brushes; large parrot 

cage; Nutro Max mini-chunk dry dog food; paper towels 

Behavior and Training: Freeze-dried liver treats; canned 

cheese (Cheese Whiz) for training purposes; Nylabones; agility 

tunnel (such as a child’s play tunnel); rawhide chew toys 

Customer Service: Large outdoor restaurant-style propane 

heater; Post-it Notes; rolls of invisible tape; plain No. 10 or No. 9 

size envelopes 

Education: Gift certificates to Michaels (to purchase program 

supplies); animal-themed children’s books; EZ-Up Canopy; 

paper animal-themed birthday party supplies (plates, cups, hats, 

streamers) 

Foster Program: Heating pads; cat wand toys; kitten toys; 

puppy housetraining pads; small rawhides and chew treats for 

puppies; small bags of non-clumping litter 

Investigations: Digital camera; ink cartridges for HP 

printer (HP cartridge numbers 56, 57 and 58); 

Tune-in for Adoptable Animals, 

Training Advice and More! 

We would like to thank our media friends for supporting the Society’s adoption 

and behavior training efforts. The following media outlets continue to provide regular 

coverage on adoptable animals, behavior training advice and other information for the 

San Diego Humane Society at no cost. 

San Diego Union-Tribune – Check out the “Pet of the Week” Thursdays 

on the Animal House page in the Currents section. 

KOOL 99.3 FM – Listen for the “KOOL K-9 of the Week” every Friday at 8 a.m. 

KFMB-TV (Ch. 8) – See our adoptable animals on the “Pet Friends” segment 

every Wednesday at 7:25 a.m. 

NBC 7/39 – Learn valuable training tips on the “Pet Peeves” segment every other 

Sunday at 8:25 a.m. 

KUSI-TV (Ch. 9/51) – Check out our adoptable animals on the “Pet of the 

Week” segment every third Monday at 8:45 a.m. 

KPRZ 1210 AM /KCBQ 1170 AM – Learn all about one of our adoptable 

animals on the Viewpoint San Diego pet segment each month. 

E-mail pr@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3437 with questions or comments 

about any of our media outreach efforts. 

 

small refrigerator; portable cassette recorder; powerflares (available 

at www.powerflares.com) 

Mobile Adoptions: Rawhides of any kind; soft dog treats; 

cat toys; dog collars; fleece blankets 

Pet-Assisted Therapy: Gift cards or gift certificates to local 

gas stations 

Special Events/Development: Large thermos-style drink 

dispensers (Cambros); electric stapler; electric letter opener 

Sherman Street Facility: Plastic children’s pool; portable 

radio; dog rawhides and/or biscuits; blankets for puppies; dog 

and cat toys 

Veterinary Services: Donations for the purchase of an inclinic 

microscope (approximate cost $1,200); orthopedic power 

equipment for plating and pinning fractures; Travenol IV Pump 

or equivalent (please call 619-243-3407 for details) 

Volunteer Program: Gift certificates to local restaurants 

for Volunteers of the Month; director’s chair for greeter booth 

For more information about Wish List items, please contact devast@sdhumane.org or (619) 243-3401. 

Special Thank Yous 

– Times Two 

The San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA wishes to extend a sincere thank 

you to Oster & Associates for their generous 

commitment to the Society. Each 

year, the full-service advertising, marketing 

and public relations agency selects a local 

nonprofit organization to receive their 

professional services on a pro-bono basis. 

The Society was selected from more than 

50 worthy applicants as the recipient of 

services for 2005. 

We would like to thank the 

AutoScrubber in Point Loma for donating 

a year of free car washes for our Pet- 

Assisted Therapy program van. Thanks 

to the AutoScrubber, our Pet-Assisted 

Therapy animals and volunteers will 

always arrive at their locations in style! 


A Birthday Shared With the Animals 

A past participant in the Society’s Summer camp, Thomas Allingham was touched 

by the Society’s work. So when it came time to plan his twelfth birthday party, 

Thomas chose to celebrate at the Society amongst the animals. 

In lieu of gifts, he asked guests to bring donations. Thirty-five guests attended the 

party, and brought a gift basket of presents for the animals as well as over $200 in 

donations to aid the Society in caring for animals. 

With this kind gesture, Thomas and his family and friends have impacted the lives 

of countless animals. What a great way to celebrate a birthday and the joy of animal 

companionship! 

All of us at the Society send our sincere thanks to Thomas and his family for their 

wonderful support. 

Five Questions To Ask About Your Will 

Periodically, it’s a good idea to run 

through a little checklist to make sure your 

last will and testament is ready to go. Here 

are some questions to ask. 

1. Is my will up-to-date? This is an 

important question because many people 

have a will tucked away someplace, a will 

that is so outdated as to be practically useless. 

In fact, an out-of-date will can actually 

cause more problems for your loved ones 

than not having a will at all. Updating your 

will allows you to take advantage of recent 

tax developments and new techniques in 

estate planning. 

2. Does my will represent my wishes? 

Your family situation may have changed 

over the years so that you no longer have 

dependents at home. Perhaps your estate 

has grown beyond your earlier estimates. 

Maybe you’ve changed your mind about 

some of your bequests. The more time that 

passes and the more changes that occur in 

your life, the more you should consider 

bringing your will “up to speed.” 

please detach and mail the form below 


3. Is my will valid? Have you moved 

to a different state since creating your last 

will? The laws may differ and your old will 

may not be valid. Or maybe you prepared 

your own will and missed something of 

vital importance, like proper signatures. 

Considering the importance of your last will 

and testament, it makes good sense to have 

a reputable estate-planning attorney review 

your current will or even draft you a new 

one. 

4. Is my will safely stored? Where do 

you keep the original copy of your will? Is it 

safely tucked away in a fireproof home safe? 

Or is it in a file folder someplace, or even in 

an old shoebox under the bed? This is a precious 

document and should be either in a 

bank safety deposit box or some other place 

where it is protected from fire and thievery. 

5. Does my representative know? After 

selecting a safe place to store your will, be 

sure to tell your personal representative 

where to find it. Imagine the frustration 

and added grief this person may experience 

by being unable to fulfill your wishes in 

settling your estate. Besides informing your 

representative about your will (and maybe 

even giving him or her an access key or 

combination), you might also provide a list 

of accounts, assets and funeral instructions. 

There is a sixth question you might also 

consider: Have I included the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA in my estate 

plans? 

If and when you do update your will 

– or prepare one for the first time – we 

hope you will consider adding a bequest to 

the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 

There are innovative ways you can use an 

estate gift to create a legacy, as well as make a 

difference in the lives of the people and animals 

in San Diego for generations to come. 

For excellent complementary brochures 

that provide information on wills and basic 

estate planning, fill in and return the form 

below or contact Shelly Stuart, Director of 

Development, at (619) 243-3410. 

Please send me your free information brochures I/We have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society in our estate plans 

Please contact me about a personal visit. The best time to call is ______________________________________________________ . 

Name: _________________________________________________________________ 

Address: ________________________________________________________________ 

City: ___________________________________________________________________ 

State: _______ Zip: _____________ Phone: ________________________________ 

The Allinghams celebrate Thomas’ birthday and 

help animals at the same time! 

Mail this form to: 



San Diego, CA 92110 

Attn: Shelly Stuart 

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gifts of love 

Tribute and memorial donations are 

a special way to remember and honor 

loved ones and pets. A card will be 

sent to whomever you ask us to notify. 

The following memorial and tribute 

gifts were received between January 1 st 

and March 25 th, 2005. 

In Memory of People 

Adolph Jennings 

– Valerie Jennings 

Adrienne Yazijian 

– Gladyce McCaw 

Alan Jewett 

– Bill Clarke 

Alexandria Steiner 

– Staff at Teague Insurance 

Agency 

Alice Harryman 

– The Compliance Department 

Andy Runciman 

– Katherine Keller 

Annamarie Erler 

– Susan Struhar 

Anthony Fadale 

– Mr. T.E. Fadale 

Barbara Jill Hirst 

– Audrey & Wayne Potterton 

– The Johnson Family 

– Keith Potterton 

Barbara Mawn 

– Polly Gausewitz 

Beverly Ingram 

– Evelyn Harrison & Nancy Marx 

Carl Friedman 

– Amelia Davis 

Catherine Haas 

– Bill Waite 

Charles F. Miller 

– Catharine Miller 

Charles Mosse 

– Martha Harrington 

Clyde & Ruth Sanders 

– Michael & Alana Lennie 

Duane Hart 

– Alan Wagemester 

Edward Joseph McLinden 

– A. Dorothy Watson 

– Harry Rachman & Jerry 

– John Durso 

Erik Bernard 

– Lois Bernard 

Elizabeth Sadowski 

– Guy Sadowski 

– Nancy Davidson 

– Sheri Nenow 

Ellen Vendeland 

– Robert Vendeland 

Eulalee Eilene Gustafson Nasman 

– The Hargraves Family 

Fran Frautschy 

– Fred Rosen 

Frank Martin 

– Mr. John Brown 

– Sr. Sabot Fleet of Mission Bay 

Yacht Club 

Helen Call 

– Marletta & Doug McFarlane 

Helen Jessop 

– Diane Wasilewski 

Helen Musey 

– Olga Cattolico 

Howard Monell 

– Cristina & David Sear 

Jason Parker 

– Barbara Cord 

James McCleery 

– Patty Jensen 

Jean Bogner 

– Mr. & Mrs. Kremzier 

Jennifer Brown 

– Mr. & Mrs. Peter Moore 

Jerald “Jerry” Wood Burriss 

– Drs. Arthur & Ada Burriss 

– Elaine Wolfe 

– Michael, Brenda & Rachel 

– Dr. Patricia Sell 

John B. O’Hearn 

– Antoinette O’Hearn 

Joslyn 

– Evelyn Kirkley 

Juan Rodriguez 

– Robert & Yolanda Martinez 

Karen Sue Reynolds 

– Steven Moschak 

Ms. Kimberly Hauser 

– Beth Stekler 

Larry Bazinet 

– Barbara Stoddart 

– Carol Bazinet 

Larry Greene 

– Kris & Mark Goldstein 

Laura Tuttle 

– Ann Ruethling & Chinaberry 

Lois Price 

– Lucille Bland 

Lorene Griffin 

– Laura Rottman 

Louis Rubin 

– Ruth Bush 

Lulu Matthey 

– Donna Nordstrom 

Marianna Roberts 

– John Roberts 

Marilyn Bell 

– Isabel Mersereau 

Mary Crawford 

– Marjorie Dunn 

Myrtle & Sam Azen 

– Jeanne Azen 

Pat Hall 

– Merle & Marie Boileau 

Penny Ann Wilson 

– Dana & Connie Robinson 

– Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Breeden 

– Susan Breisch 

– Virginia Harrington 

Phil Howard 

– Mary Jane Price 

Phyllis Sawtell 

– Barbara Sauer 

Rachel Barker 

– Camilla Albert 

Rachel Garcia 

– Trista Silva 

Renata Sherrye 

– Classen Gramm 

Robert Ashton 

– John & Suzanne Litchfield 

Robyn Akins 

– Kristin Berry 

Ruth Smalligan 

– Dianne Smalligan 

Sandy Geist 

– Aliza Arenson 

– Penny, Paul & Adam 

– Sherry, Chris, Jenica & Jared 

Cohen-Richards 

– Mr. & Mrs. Taliaferro 

Sara Ann Rader 

– Mary Brown 

Sybil Albright 

– Mike Maston 

Teddy Eaton 

– Nick & Gertie Cleary 

Teri Willis 

– Laurie Fontaine 

Thelma Jensen 

– John & Suzanne Litchfield 

Theodore Zarembinski 

– Sue Stark 

Virginia Rosenthal 

– Virginia Rosenthal Trust 

Virginia Wilson 

– James Wilson 

– Molly Karlsgod 

Winnie Gaudet 

– Anne McDermott 

Yvonne 

– Mariann Scott 

In Memory of Pets 

Al & Linda Hughes’ Amber 

– Andrea Hughes 

Ms. Anita Hayes’ dogs Bantu & 

Kinny 

Anita Tindall’s kitties Dolly & 

Jenny 

Anne McClelland’s dogs Calypso 

& Maggie 

Annie 

– Stacy Anastasio 

Arda Peterson’s Steamer 

– Joan Dolasinski 

Arthur Lahah & Deborah LeBouef’s 

Chloe 

Barbara Siniscalehi’s Cocker Spaniel 

Angie 

Bear 

– Jackie Utilla 

Ms. Becky Smithʼs Murph 

– Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Heard 

Betty Lyberg’s cat Tiger 

The Biberstein Family’s Sherlock 

– Allison & John Walsh 

Beagles Bucky & Peppy 

– Beatrice Bertram 

Bill & Susan Graham’s Star & Tres 

– Doris Krug 

Bonnie & Ed Brennan’s Mitzi 

– Leonard & Susan Lee Goldberg 

Bonnie Johnson’s German Shepherd 

Schotzi 

Bui 

– Patricia & Kyomi O’Connor 

Cami Dini’s cat Noel 

– Mikel & Dia Haas 

Carlene Koetz’s dog Susie 

Carol Gajewski’s dog Brandy 

Carol Tohsaku’s 17.5 year old Chow 

Chow 

Carrie 

– Madeline & Garry Goodman 

Carvill & Tony Veech’s Annie & 

Baxter 

– Barbara Starr 

Craig Prior’s Shannon 

– Marie Shannon 

Cats Daryl & Wiki 

– Karen Ellis & Todd Bissell 

Cody 

– K. Edward Torgersen 

Daisy 

– Arthur Savage 

Mr. David Corson Vier’s dog Sandi 

Dawn & Jim Steckmesser’s cat 

Harley 

– Gail Ballard 

Diane & Gary Berg’s Hannah & 

Riley 

– Cathy Hollarn 

Diane Ross & Greg Nelson’s cat 

Reggie 

– Phyllis Lanphier 

Mrs. Denean Rivera’s cat Travis 

Denise Sacrenty’s Brandy 

– Shari Snyder 

Ms. Dorothy Cable’s Calla Lily 

– Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Heard 

Duka 

– Lynne Elizabeth Scott 

Dulce 

– Mariah Aguirre 

Eddie & Kim Eaton’s Teddy 

– Valerie & Kevin Riggs 

Emma 

– Gunter Schultz 

Eric Prior & Val Junger’s Cameo 

– Maire & Craig Shannon 

Faith Ann McGee’s cat Sasha 

– Nancy Vaughan 

Fay DeRuyter’s Chewie 

– Marge McKeon 

Mrs. Ferne Michniewicz’s Frankie 

Flint 

– Sara Morrow Medall 

Gail Ballard’s cat Mozart 

Gerry & Diana Greenspan’s dog 

Homer 

Gigi Cramer’s Rottweiler Bristol 

Gloria Garcia’s J.P. 

The Hammeck Family’s dog Pepper 

– Peter Pruyne & Heather 

Greenberg 

Hannah Taylor 

– Glenn Krasinski 

Helene Deisher & Evelyn 

Schwartz’s dog Ziggy 

– Debby Burger 

Henry, a special cat 

– Gerald & Jeanne Quick 

Holly Gordon & Jake Neville 

– Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sixtus 

Mrs. Jack Oneal’s cat Mishka 

James & Jeanne Bonk’s dog Kodiak 

James & Jeri O’Keefe’s horse Ghost 

– Mary Anita Robinson 

Jane Wassel’s cat Tarzan 

Janet Vogel’s Dusty 

Jeff & Cookie Friedman’s Amber 

– Dr. Steven Gottlieb & Laurie 

Raber 

Jen & Jud Smith’s Boxer Saxon 

– Lisa, Bandit & Harrison Hatch 

Jerry 

– Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Arlauskas 

All of Ms. Jessie Gerkin’s pets 

Joan Henricksen’s cat Jeffrey 

– Lolita Gates 

Joan Krupinski’s Okee 

Ms. Joan Stevens’ Miss Daisy 

– Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kole 

John & Gail McDonnell’s St. 

Bernard George 

– Cira Walder 

– Jonathon Tenney 

– Richard Lefler 

John & Mary Hendricks’ Thane 

Josh Gage’s sweet Kobiyashi 

– Karen, Tony, Lily & Chloe 

DeLorenzo 

Jovie 

– Sonya Yerevanian-Seroter 

Drs. Judith & Daniel Munoz’s dog 

Regala 

– Calista Davis 

– Diane Ross 

– Harold & Susan Small 

– Jan Tuomainen 

– Mark & Kris Goldstein 

Kadi Horak’s dog Charlie 

– Vladimir & Karyn Horak 

Kathy Farr’s Misty, Maggie & 

Nelson 

Kitty 

– Patty Rabito 

Mrs. L. Bosch’s cats Tiger & 

Studley 

Lady Bug 

– Yvonne Dooley 

Lauri Schell’s dog Pokita 

– Ann Marx 

Lois & Bill Kagan’s Ginger 

– Patsy & Raul Rosado 

Lois & Marty Ehrlich’s dog Zooey 

– Harold & Susan Small 

Loretta Armstrong’s Schipperke 

Smokey 

Lucinda Ballinger’s Myrrh 

– Tim Ballinger 

Lynn Dougherty’s Occy 

– Lynn Marvis 

Mai Ling 

– Gerry Martin 

Collie Mandy 

– Joyce Cortez 

Margaret Latham’s Kerry Boy 

Margaret Tod Stevens’ Boxer 

Siegfried 

Margo & Bob Boles’ German 

Shepherd Primo 

Ms. Marilyn Erikson’s dog Barney 

– Roger & Cynthia Lamberson 

Marjorie Marks’ Cocker Spaniel 

Sweetpea 

Mary Lou Stringham’s Abby 

– Vivian Terkel 

Mary Flesner’s Samantha 

– Timothy Wilson 

Mary Wears’ Nala 

Nancy Lee Vaughan’s Angel Baby 

Mr. Nelson Millsberg’s dog Harry 

The Newton Family’s Labrador 

Buddy 

– The Bothwell Family 

Orly 

– Robert Avvampato 

Patches & Sam 

– William Stiles 

Pearl Neely’s cats Alfie & Freddie 

Peggy Clarke’s Cocker Spaniels 

Boots & Cricket 

Pepper & Misty 

– Julie Clauss 

Pin Pin 

– Benito Lom 

Rachel Paulin’s dog Roxy 


Randy & Carol Bohn’s cat Ben & 

dog Bart 

– Jeff & Jen Bohn 

Reggie, Linda, Tina & Anthony 

Frank’s Rottweiler Tonka 

Rhana Pytell & Jim Kozak’s dog 

Tupelo 

– Diane Ross 

– James Kozak 


Richard Esposito’s Dobie Savvy 


Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maches’ Hannah 

– Karen & Fred Maxwell 

Richard Newton & Steve Mater’s 

dog Siska 

– Virginia Homnick 

Rick Kelchak’s Ruby 

– Cindy Ross & Roger Stovold 

Riley 

– Cherie Kephart 

Robert Rutledge’s Greyhound Ceci 

Scotty, Fozzie & Humphrey 

– Robert Petrell 

Sharon Porter’s cat Buddy 

Sharona Anderson’s dog Elvis Blue 

Springer Spaniel Sammy 

– Joy Brinker 

Sylvia Ann Dunn’s cats Sara Jane 

& Molly 

Taurus & Thor 

– Mr. & Mrs. Thomas 

Whittingham 

Teri Sowul & Chris Leventis’ dog 

Lucky 

– Harry & Jeanne 

Theresa & Cyril’s Apollo 

– The Bothwell Family 

Tim & Christine Robertson’s dog Gus 

Tod Swank & Nicole Costello’s dogs 

P.D. & Wally 

Tory & Jeff Gilbert’s Labrador Kaimih 

– Victoria Gilbert 

The Trahan Family’s dog Freida 

– Doctors & Staff of Pet Emergency 

& Specialty Center 

Trooper 

– Andrew & Nikki Berdy 

Ms. Toni Paul’s cat Buffy 

Cats Topper & JR 

– Nancy Bryn Rosenfeld 

Mr. Virgil Hamblin’s Rottweiler 

Heide 

Walter & Janet Drucker’s dog Renfield 

– Dave & Vicky Kern 

Wayne & Sharon Hanson’s 

Unsinkable Molly Brown 

Wendy Brabanini’s Candy 

– Eileen Cronin 

William Leslie’s cat Little Mummy 

The Zubyk Family’s Rainbow Kitty 

– Dell & Cart Schroeder 

In Honor of People 

Barbara Jill Hirst 

– The Hirst Family of Pennsylvania 

– Maryanne Clark 

Carolyn Walton 

– William MacFarlane 

Charlene & Dale Park 

– Marrokal Construction 

Christopher Christensen & the 

Ensign Group 

– Shawn Laird 

Ms. Cynthia Shott 

Ms. Dalen Konstantin 

– Jerald & Janet Miller 

Dan Defenbaugh & Debbie Liao 

– Jacob White 

Diane Huber 

– Robin Wadleigh & John 

Martin 

Mr. George Rahe’s 83 rd birthday 

– Deborah Rahe 

Gregory Sterner 

– Sarah Leeds 

Jaclyn & Audrey Ross’ 10 th 

birthdays 

– Andre & Maria Rigoli 

– Arielle Amante 

– Courtney Crane 

– Cynthia Ross 


– Gabriella Mahady 

– Jessica & Kayla Moreno 

– Kelly Roberts 

– Morgaine Farrell 

Jessica Mills’ birthday 

– Elisa Trolani 

Jody Baron’s birthday 

– Stacey Carlisle 

SDHS staff member Kathleen King 

– Lakshmi Wyatt 

Lauri Howell’s birthday 

– Travis Morgan 

Lindsay Marcisz 


Lisa Buchner’s 5 year anniversary 

with DSD 

– DSD Business Systems 

Marge Turner 

– Jo & Rick Akers & Family 

Mark Tarasuck’s birthday 

– Joan & Seymour Zeenkov 

Mike Beanes’ birthday 

– Faith Perry 

– Theresa Perry 

Paul & Lisa Yossen 


Robyn Landi 

– Kelli Palmer 

SDHS staff member Seth Boudreau 

– Anonymous 

SDHS staff members Seth & Ryan 

– Appreciative customer 

Shirley Loring 

– Katharine Silveira 

Tom & Mary Justin’s wedding 

anniversary 

– Jon Mucha 

Zeke’s birthday 

– Barbara Catherine Cord 

In Honor of Pets 

Animals needing help & love 

– Ruth Seaman 

Belle’s 24 th birthday 

– Susan Brooks 

Brodie Lewis’ Kobe 

Cathie Waldien’s Crickett, just 

because 

Charles & Claudia Taylor’s Wendy 

Claude Stanhope’s Deogee 

Cookie’s birthday 

– Marcia DiJiosia 

Delores Bruszewski’s Bonnie Diego 

– Kathy Reynolds 

Donald & Henrietta Weiss’ 

Greyhound Carmen 

Doris Robinson’s Cocker Spaniel 

Snoopy 

Ella & Roman’s birthdays 

– Brenna O’Brien 

Inge Pacheco’s Rocky 

Dogs Jack & Morgan 

– Edwin & Elizabeth Harte 

Janice Hutchins’ Dutchess of Meow 

Meow 

Jimmy Q 

– Mr. Gerlind Sanger 

Jordan 

– Stephanie Pilgrim 

Karen Engebretson’s cats’ 16 th 

birthdays, Luke & Mandy 

– Bonita Miller Jensen 

LaDawn Allen’s cat Fred 

Linda Chaney’s cat Max 

Lisa Good’s Henry 

– Jean Monfort 

Lyudmila Solomon’s Sunny 

Mrs. Murielle Bordi’s cat Goldie 

R.H. Watson’s Labrador Hershey 

Sally 

– Charlotte Butterfield 

Socks 

– Mr. & Mrs. Dale Dawson 

Sweetie Pie 

– Jacob Greenwald 

Wayne Melvin’s cats C.C. & Puddy 

Veterinary Memorials 

Dr. Anthony Michael 

– The Andersen Family’s Jay Jay 

– The Babbitt Family’s Sally 

– The Barrett Family’s dog Shady 

– The Barto Family’s Momma Cat 

– The Bates Family’s Chile 

– The Beutler Family’s Sweetie Pie 

– The Burns Family’s Bobo 

– The Chambers Family’s Sampson 

– The Coleman Family’s Max 

– The Day Family’s dog Andy 

– The Edgar Family’s cat Corky 

– The England Family’s Pup 

– The Freeman Family’s Monica 

– The Gordon Family’s cat Bandit 

– The Healey Family’s Raven 

– The Jenkin Family’s Buddy 

– The Johnston Family’s dog Keasha 

– The LeBuhn Family’s Wendy 

– The Meacham Family’s Myra 

– The Merz Family’s dog Sammy 

– The O’Connell Family’s Freida 

– The Pulido Family’s Ginger 

– The Rader Family’s Annabelle 

– The Richards Family’s Penelope 

– The Richelieu Family’s cat Chloe 

– The Tokuhama Family’s Cuy 

– The Tracy Family’s Toy 

– The Trudersheim Family’s 

Pebbles 

– The Verheyden Family’s Willy 

– The Vian Family’s cat Sasha 

– The Vila Family’s cat Momma 

– The Weaver Family’s Rusty 

Dr. Gerry Soifer 

– Mrs. Barbara Simmons’ cat Kitzi 

– Mr. & Mrs. Beatty’s dog Socks 

– Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson’s 

dog Harvey 

– Charles & Diane Johnson’s dog 

Junior 

– The Chodzko Family’s dog 

Winston 

– Claire Waldman’s dog Penny 

– Diane Redmon’s dog Tangie 

– Douglas & Maryanne Damico’s 

dog Barney 

– Elizabeth Golden’s dog Miles 

– Mr. & Mrs. Francis’ cat Ginger 

– Dr. & Mrs. Frank Altobello’s 

dog Molly 

– Jane Gleason’s cat Felix 

– Mr. & Mrs. Grabner’s dog Caleb 

– Mr. & Mrs. Johnson’s dog 

Cosmo 

In Memoriam 

– Karla Joggerst’s dog Pinna 

– Kathy Smith’s cat Zelda 

– Lynn Parsons’ dog Gus 

– Marcy & Gary Devoid’s cat O.J. 

– Ron & Teresa Milone’s dog 

Zorky 

– Mrs. Ruth Eustance’s Puddin 

– Mr. & Mrs. Rushing’s cat Josie 

– The Saucier Family’s dog 

Kimmie 

– Shirley O’Connor’s dog Tillie 

– Dr. Sorrell & Mr. Thompson’s 

dog Heidi 

– Mr. & Mrs. Sowell’s cat Reina 

– Susan & Ken Colby’s cat Junior 

– Teresa Hurley’s cat Cody 

– Mr. & Mrs. Wannamaker’s dog 

Buck 

Dr. Greg Bowerman 

– Beth Doty’s cat Reno 

– Bob Laser’s dog Fred 

– Brenda & Paul Haggerty’s dog 

Samantha 

– Brian Ruiz’s dog Kaya 

– Brian & Steve Daly’s cat Rex 

– Brian & Vivian Merrill’s cat 

Whiskers 

– Carolyn Krebs’ cat Ferdie 

– Chris Burgess’ dog Sonora 

– Deborah Brickner’s dog Chloe 

– Debra Robertson’s dog Cinder 

– Diane Parker’s cat Maggie 

– Dimaris Michalek’s dog Bozo 

– Dom Romani’s dog Scarletta 

– Douglas & Elaine Danny’s cat 

Ashey 

– Faith McGee’s cat Sasha 

– Fredericka Tiumalu’s dog Onyx 

– George & Ginger Blair’s cat 

Kitty 

– George Steed’s dog Teena 

– Guy Robertson’s dog Damion 

– Ingrid Campbell’s dog Kieran 

– J.J. Delmar’s dog Ready 

– James Hart’s dog Mac 

– James L. Morris’ cat Monkey 

– Jane Donley & Mindy 

Pellisier’s dog Mattie 

– Jeff & Suzanne Ghelardi’s dog 

Minna 

– Jennifer Welhouse’s dog Ladybug 

– Joanne Brand’s dog Boomer 

– June & Jim Milano’s cat 

Cupcake 

– Kathleen Russell’s cat Lucy 

– The Kitchen Residence’s dog 

Chelsea 

– Kris Conners’ cat Zippy 

– Krystal Masumoto’s dog Bozo 

– Larry & Melissa Hull’s cat Theo 

– Laura Chigas’ dog Elsa 

– Mark & Shirley Kessler’s cat 

Archie 

– Monika Fox’s cat Ornch 

– Natalie Kopytko & Kenneth 

Lyle’s dog Tika 

– Paul Coburn’s dog Cassius 

– Rick & Courtney Berglund’s 

cat Alvin 

– Regina Williams’ dog Sebastian 

– Ron E. Bell’s cat Sidney 

– Sam & Norma Gariffo’s cat 

Mommie Dearest 

– Sam Sampson’s cat Mooshie 

– Thomas Dyer’s dog Sadie 

– Victor & Karen Goldkind’s dog 

Puff Puff 

– Willis & Mary Short’s dog 

Dakota 

– Wilmer Speer’s cat Patches 

– Woody & Alice McMurrin’s cat 

Zooma 

– Yvonne Hogrefe’s dog Candi 

– Zach & Anita Wall’s dog Ali 

Dr. Kim Osborne 

– Deborah Owens’ cat Batman 

– Janice Matthew & Kathy Cole’s 

dog Lady 

– Joanna Huntsberger’s cat Alex 

– Lillian Collins’ cat Loki 

– Patricia Culley’s cat Opal 

– Raymond & Elizabeth Rall’s 

dog Spanky 

Dr. Nancy Bushnell 

– Barbara & Cari Kelly’s cat 

Smokie 

– The Becker Family’s dog Spencer 

– The Dupont Family’s dog Spike 

– The Gable Family’s cat Anza 

– Gary & Leslie Hermanson’s cat 

Buck 

– Gary Wotod and Conne 

Johnson’s cat Junior 

– The Gatinella Family’s dog Mona 

– The Goodyear Family’s dog Jack 

– Howard and Joyce Chin’s cat 

Cordelia 

– Jackelee Parks’ dog Tori 

– Mary Jean Nelson’s dog Missy 

– Mayme Kline’s cat Cayman 

– Merilyn Cooper and Phil 

Jamirante’s cat Bridget 

– Pam and Bill Heidler’s dog Sadie 

– Phillip and Susan Hack’s dog 

Bogey 

– Robin and Aiden Barrett’s dog 

Sheba 

– Stacy and Jeff Gagnon’s dog 

Rocki 

– The Strich Family’s dog 

Paintbrush 

– Viviana and Michael Gaszinski’s 

dog Schatzi 

Scripps Ranch Veterinary Hospital 

– Dr. Nicole Chauche and Warren 

Smit’s Rosie 

Gifts from wills and trusts help to ensure that the Society’s charitable programs serving people and animals will 

be available long into the future. The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA wishes to acknowledge, in memoriam, 

recent gifts from the following individuals’ estates received between January 1 and March 15, 2005. 

Lucine Benedict 

Estelle N. Bergman 

Patricia K. Berry 

Cecelia M. Collier 

Lynn Hoss 

James C. Johnson 

Grace D. Mock 

John and Jennie Newton 

Foundation 

John L. Quigley 

Sunshine P. Robinson 

Virginia P. Rosenthal 

Ora Shand 

James and Forrest Wheeler 

Betty Wilhelm 

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Donate your 

car, truck, 

boat, plane 

Help animals by donating 

your vehicle to the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA 

It’s easy! 

• Vehicle donations still qualify for 

a tax deduction if the donor itemizes 

deductions. 

• The new tax regulations will take 

the guesswork out of valuing your 

donation. 

• The process is still quick and easy. 

• Our partnership with Volunteers of 

America for our vehicle donation pro- 

gram ensures the diligent liquidation/ 

sale of the vehicle and helps ensure 

donors continue to get the best pos- 

sible value for their donation. 

• It may be safer and easier to donate 

a used vehicle than to sell it to a strang- 

er who comes to your home. 

• Your donation will help support 

thousands of people and animals served 

by the San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA each year. 

For information or to donate 

your vehicle please call 

Jenny Ludovissy at (619) 243-3401 

WH AT’S G O 

The San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA will be closed on Monday, May 

30 in observance of Memorial Day, 

and Monday, July 4 in observance of 

Independence Day. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

October 8 – Fur Ball 

The 19th annual Fur Ball will be held 

Saturday evening October 8, 2005 

at the San Diego Campus for Animal 

Care. As always, well-behaved, onleash 

dogs are welcome to attend. The 

event features dinner, dancing, live 

music and a LIVE auction. Great sponsorship 

opportunities are available! 

For ticket information and reservations 

please call (619) 243-3408. 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

AND EDUCATION 

Summer Doggie Cafés – Fridays, June 

24, July 29 and August 26 

Bring your friendly on-leash dog(s) to 

socialize at the Campus for Animal Care 

from 6 to 8 p.m. The Society’s certified 

trainers give you the tools to help you 

keep your dog calm around exciting 

distractions like people, food and other 

dogs. Reservations are required; please 

call (619) 299-7012, extension 2230. 

The suggested $10 per person donation 

includes snacks and beverages for dogs 

and their pet parents, door prizes and a 

training presentation. 

Happy Hour Lecture Series 

New topics offered each month at a 

cost of $10 per person per workshop. 

Classes are held at the Humane Society 

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Loomis 

Auditorium. Call (619) 243-3424 or visit 

www.sdhumane.org. Lectures are for 

people only – please leave your great 

pets at home. Upcoming topics include: 

Thursday, June 16 

TTouch for Pets 

Thursday, July 21 

Pet Portraits 

Thursday, August 18 

The Raw Food Diet for Pets 

Animal Adventure Camp 

Each year, hundreds of children join us 

for Animal Adventure Camp. Games, 

crafts, hands-on animal activities, 

and service projects all help children 

develop respect and a positive attitude 

toward all living beings. Accredited 

teachers lead each class of 15 children, 

ages five to 13 with the help of two 

additional volunteers. Tuition for a 

one-week summer session is $180. 

We have five one-week sessions from: 

July 11-15, July 19-23, July 18-22, 

July 25-29, August 1-5 and August 

8 -12. Please contact our Education 

Department at edu@sdhumane.org or 

(619) 243-3432 for more information. 

Tots and Tales 

Thursday, June 23, July 28 and 

August 25 

Looking for a fun program for your 

playgroup or preschooler? Come to an 

interactive story time in the “Animal 

House” at the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA at 10:30 a.m. on the 

fourth Thursday of every month. For 

reservations or for more information, 

call the Education Department (619) 

243-3432 or visit “Just for Kids” at 

www.sdhumane.org. 

Pet PALS (Protecting Animals with 

Love and Shelter) Kids Club 

Pet PALS Kids Club offers fun and 

educational events, monthly activities 

and a newsletter for kids ages five to 

14. PALS events are held on the first 

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 

the Humane Society. To join, visit “Just 

for Kids” at www.sdhumane.org or call 

(619) 243-3432. 

Adopt Us! Mobile Pet Adoptions 

Visit adoptable animals throughout 

San Diego County! Call (619) 

299-7012, extension 1209, or visit 

www.sdhumane.org for the full 

monthly schedule.

I N G O N ! 

Volunteer Opportunities 

There are many different ways you can 

help us help the animals. If you are 

interested in becoming a volunteer, 

please call (619) 299-7012, extension 

2252. 

ONGOING PROGRAMS 

All programs are held at the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA at 5500 

Gaines Street and require registration 

unless otherwise noted. Call (619) 

299-7012 and the extension listed in 

the class description for more information 

or to pre-register. 

Pet Loss Support Group 

Led by Lorri Greene, Ph.D. and 

Associates, the Pet Loss Support Group 

is open to ages 12 and up. Those considering 

or preparing for euthanasia are 

also encouraged to attend. The group 

meets the first Saturday from 10 a.m. 

to 12 p.m. and the third Thursday from 

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per 

person. Call extension 2311. 

Introduction to Healing with Touch 

– Level 1 

Designed to teach participants about 

the complementary therapy of healing 

touch, learn how animals can benefit 

from energy-based healing. Class is held 

the fourth Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. 

and the cost is $30 per person. Call 

extension 2249. 

Healing with Touch Techniques 

– Level 2 

Designed to provide hands-on experience 

learning gentle relaxation techniques 

that can be practiced on your 

animal daily, pre- or post-surgery and 

for stress or disease. Class is held the 

fourth Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 

1 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person. 

Call extension 2249. 

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT 

TRAINING CLASSES 

Training is accomplished with kind, 

effective, modern positive reinforcement 

techniques using treats, attention 

and praise. All classes are held at the 


at 5500 Gaines Street and require registration 

unless otherwise noted. Please 

call (619) 299-7012 and the extension 

listed in the class description for more 

information or to pre-register. 

Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog 

or Cat 

Prevent and manage unwanted behaviors 

and gain access to the knowledge 

necessary to build a successful and 

rewarding relationship with your pet. 

Held every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. 

(dog every Tuesday, except the third 

Tuesday; cat on the third Tuesday). The 

cost is $15 for the general public, $10 

with proof of adoption from another 

animal welfare organization and free 

for pets adopted from the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA. Please 

note that this class is for people only 

– please leave your great pets at home. 


Puppy and Kitten Support Group 

Bring your puppy or kitten for problem 

solving, training and play. This workshop 

addresses prevention and 

management of unwanted behaviors 

while building great habits for life. 

Puppies or kittens must be current 

with vaccines. Puppies must be under 

16 weeks of age and kittens under 12 

weeks of age. Puppy Support is held in 

two parts on alternate Sundays from 

9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at a cost of $15 per 

class. Kitten Support is held on the third 

Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The cost is $15 for the general public, 

$10 with proof of adoption from another 

animal welfare organization and free 

for kittens adopted from the San Diego 

Humane Society. Call extension 2247. 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION 

ONGOING PROGRAMS 

Good Puppy 

Good Puppy, for pups between four 

and seven months, teaches how to 

use cues, reward markers and clickers 

effectively, encourage calmness in the 

home, name recognition, sitting on 

cue and more! Class is held on Sundays 

at 11 a.m. in two sessions at a cost of 

$39. Call extension 2247. 

Head Start Training Class 

This four-session “mini-training class” 

for dogs over four months provides an 

introduction to problem solving, leash 

walking, coming when called, jumping, 

settling down, behavior management 

and more. Weekday, evening and 

weekend morning classes are available 

at a cost of $59. Call extension 2247. 

Moving on Up Training Class 

This four-session class is designed to 

hone your dog’s skills to perfection by 

teaching advanced leash walking, 

reliable recall, stay with distractions, 

greeting without jumping and more! 

Classes are restricted to no more than 

six dogs to maximize the opportunity 

for one-on-one training time. Class is 

held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. 

and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. at a cost of $59. 


Continuing Education 

These classes are for dogs who know 

the basics and are ready to become 

stars! Options include Urban Pup, 

Canine Good Citizen, Mastering Leash 

Walking, Really Reliable Recall and Agility 

Training. Call extension 2247 for 

current offerings. 

Head Start Training Class is recommended 

as a prerequisite for continuing education 

classes, but a foundation in positive 

reinforcement training is acceptable. 

Dogs must be non-aggressive. Contact 

a trainer at (619) 299-7012, extension 

2247, if you have any questions. Private 

consultations and training sessions are 

also available.


Pet Adoptathon 2005 

June 3–5 

Now’s the perfect time to find the love of your life – the furry 

love of your life, that is – at the San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA’s Pet Adoptathon 2005 on June 3, 4 and 5. 

Guests are invited to mix and mingle with adoptable animals 

while enjoying free food and beverages 

in a fun, casual setting. The Humane 

Society’s experienced “Pet Matchmakers” 

will be on-hand to help prospective 

pet parents find the perfect companion! 

This annual event, aimed at finding homes 

for wonderful adoptable animals, is all part 

of our efforts to help bring people and 

pets together and raise awareness about 

pet adoption. 


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