Fall 2009 • V ol. 43 No. 3 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

Fall 2009 • Vol. 43 No. 3

president’s message
It Starts with the
Caterpillar…
Mark Goldstein, D.V.M.,
CAWA, President of
the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA
with his dog Ren.
Emblazed on the wall of the PETCO Plaza at our campus, you will find one of my favorite quotes by Bradley
Miller: “Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is as valuable to the child as it is to the caterpillar.” Since
the first anti-cruelty laws were passed in England in 1822, incredible progress has been made on behalf of
animal welfare, yet there is still more to be done.
While animal cruelty has always been socially unacceptable in our country, there is an elevated level of consciousness
towards respecting animals today. It’s commonly understood that, similar to children who are victims of violence, animals
cannot effectively defend themselves, seek help on their own behalf, or understand why they are being hurt or neglected.
As further proof to why animal abuse should be taken so seriously, psychology and criminology studies over the
past 25 years confirm a strong link between violence towards animals and violence towards human beings.
The FBI first recognized this connection in the 1970s, when its analysis of serial killers suggested that most had, as
children, tortured or killed animals. A “chain of violence” can be traced in most criminal lives, often beginning with
animal abuse and later escalating into repeated acts of violence against people.
Therefore, when an adult demonstrates any level of abuse towards animals, not only the innocent animal is affected.
Along with the pain the animal endures, the child who witnesses the cock fight or the kick to a dog also faces a terrible
injustice. Whether he sees this violence regularly in his home or by peering through fence holes into a neighbor’s yard,
animal cruelty inflicts suffering on all innocent and, in the case of a child, impressionable victims.
It is for this reason that not only as a veterinarian and as the President of the San Diego Humane Society but also
as a parent and member of our community, I believe that preventing cruelty and caring for animals is just one thread
in the fabric of a compassionate and well-functioning society. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The greatness of a nation and its
moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
There are many ways that we can choose to practice positive reinforcement in our lives. We can involve our children
in the daily caretaking of our pets. We can come up with a family emergency plan for disaster situations which includes
our pets, clearly making a statement of respect and value for the entire family. Also, we can read books to our children
that promote nurturing principles towards all living creatures. At the end of the day, it’s about teaching and rolemodeling.
This year, more than 500 kids came through the doors of the San Diego Humane Society to participate in our Animal
Adventure Camp. At www.sdhumane.org, you will discover plenty of opportunities to incorporate humane
education as a fun and important part of your child’s life. These educational programs, in addition to the efforts of our
Humane Investigations team that you will read about in this issue of AnimalFare, can only exist as a result of your generous
contributions. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for continuing to support vital Humane Society programs and services.
In closing, there are countless ways to combat animal cruelty with small acts of kindness. The link between animal
abuse and human violence can only be broken with education and the power of compassion. It begins with not stepping
on the caterpillar and ends with the child who understands why. In support of the human-animal bond which we all
care about, please consider donating to the San Diego Humane Society today.
Mark Goldstein, D.V.M., CAWA
President of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Photo: Melisa Codgell

From the Mailbox
Thank you Humane Society!
Raylene (my daughter) and I adopted Dr.
Cecilia to be my daughter’s companion. She is
our first experience with a rabbit. Dr. Cecilia has
been an absolute delight in every way and quite
the character! She is curious, playful and very
adorable! She takes everything in stride, even our
cats! Dr. Cecilia has the run of my daughter’s room
and joins us frequently downstairs for movies and
just to hang out. She is the hit of our neighborhood, as Dr. Cecilia’s favorite activity is
taking walks! Kids, and adults too, run up to pet her and fawn over her, and she loves
all of the attention. Best of all, she and our little dog Boo bonded instantly. Thanks so
much for matching us with Dr. Cecilia. We can’t imagine our family without her.
Raylene & Jane Leo
Dear San Diego Humane Society,
Thank you for our new bundle of joy – or should
I say bundles of joy! My son wanted a kitten for
his birthday, so off we went to the Humane Society
to adopt a cat. We immediately fell in love with
two tiger stripped kittens and had to bring both of
them home. Awaiting them was our 5-month-old
Golden Retriever, “Prancer.” It took her a couple of
days to adjust to her furry friends, but soon after
that, she developed a special fondness for “Scamper”! They sleep together, snuggle
often and give each other kisses whenever they pass by. It is wonderful to have such
loving kittens, which inspired my nephew to get a kitten from the Humane Society
too! Thank you for your help in the adoption of our newest family members! They are
loved by everyone in our family.
Shawn Fettel
Greetings, Humane Society!
Thank you so much for helping me to find my newest family
member, Cordelia, whom I renamed as Mija (Spanish for
“my girl”). She has adjusted to her new home very well and
I absolutely adore her! I’ve been monitoring her medication
and taking her to the veterinary office for check-ups as
needed; I’m grateful to say that she is doing fantastic. Also,
Mija has a new best friend, a black Labrador named Luca. He is my neighbor’s dog and
the two can’t go a whole day without seeing one another. Thanks again for introducing
me to my beloved and entertaining Mija … every day she warms my heart and brings
not only me but everyone she meets endless joy!
Tim Chrockrem
Do you have a happy adoption story to share? Then we’d love to hear from you!
Visit www.sdhumane.org and go to the Success Stories page for more details.
ON THE COVER: Humane Officer Lisa McDaniels carries a young Boxer safely back to her owners after
finding the dog in traffic during routine inspections.
Cover Photo: Candice Eley
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 (619) 243-3466
Board of Trustees
Fred Baranowski
Chairperson
David Hickey
Vice Chairperson Finance Committee
Diane Gilabert
Vice Chairperson Board Governance & Nominating
Committee
Alyce Lynn
Secretary
Robert Brown, Ed. D.; George Coles; Dana Di Ferdinando;
Diane Glow, Ed. D.; Hon. Eve Godfrey; Wayne Hanson;
Dave Mason; Patrick Mead; David Mittleman; Dr. Judith
Muñoz.; Beverly Oster Ornelas; John Parker; Anne Perry;
David Sear
Life Members
Betsy Hillyer, Vi & Dan McKinney, John Parker
President
Mark Goldstein, D.V.M., CAWA
Senior Staff
Renee Harris, RVT, Senior Vice President of Animal
Services
Kelly Riseley, Chief Financial Officer
Kim Shannon, CAWA, Senior Vice President of
Support Services
Shelly Stuart, CSPG, CFRE, CAWA, Vice President
of Education and Development
AnimalFare Editors
Candice Eley, Simran Noon, Jake Shakhman
Contributing Writers
Nicole Angelucci, Laura Coburn, Candice Eley,
Shannon Gusy, Margaret Lenoir, Jenny Ludovissy
Design & Layout
DraDog, LLC
Our sincere thanks to DraDog 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
government funding, the San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA is supported solely by contributions, grants,
bequests, investments, proceeds from its retail outlets
and some fees for service.
For your privacy, the Humane Society does not sell, rent,
lend or exchange our mailing or contributor lists.
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It’s just after 10 a.m. on
Friday, July 3, when
Humane Officer Lisa
McDaniels sets out for
the day. Today’s cases involve
trekking from the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA
campus in central San Diego
to Ramona to check on a
report that some horses are
living in unsanitary conditions.
Also on today’s schedule is
a recheck of some horses at
another property that had
been malnourished to see if
they have improved. Despite
the cruelty that she sees in
her day-to-day job, Officer
McDaniels is hopeful.
In 2008, the San Diego Humane
Society’s Investigations Department
responded to nearly 1,200 reports of abuse
or neglect. As peace officers that receive
enforcement powers from the California
Corporations Code 14502, Humane
Officers have the ability to investigate
and, when necessary, arrest individuals on
charges of animal cruelty or neglect just as
the police department does. Fortunately,
for the majority of cases investigated, the
situation can be dramatically improved
through education.
“Often, when we visit a person who
has been suspected of animal neglect,
they are not aware of all the laws that
pertain to how they are keeping their
pet,” says Officer McDaniels. “An owner
that has his dog tied on a short leash
to a post in their yard may not be fully
aware of the tethering laws, so our goal
with each inspection is both to make
sure the animal is safe and ensure that
the owner is properly educated.” After
Photo: Candice Eley
A Case for
Hope
Officer Terisa Harju spends some quality time with Buster, a dog brought into the
Humane Society through one of her cases.
addressing how to become compliant
with the laws, Humane Officers will also
offer advice and instruction on ways to
make the animal more happy, healthy
and improve the pet’s quality of life
overall. “Most people want to improve,
so when we begin an investigation, it’s
always important to give each person
a chance to correct their mistakes and
work on being a better pet owner,” states
McDaniels. If the owner has been given
the opportunity to improve their pet’s
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quality of life but has not made any
progress or shown any interest in
complying, intervention may become
necessary. Officers can suggest that
the owner sign the pet over to the San
Diego Humane Society. If the owner
refuses and it is clear that the owner
is subjecting the animal to needless
suffering, the officer can seize the pet,
taking it into protective custody.
Buster, a social and outgoing German
Shepherd, came to the San Diego
Photo: Candice Eley

cover story
Humane Society through just such
a case. Officer Terisa Harju received
a report that a family was keeping
a dog that appeared to be suffering,
and upon investigating, Officer Harju
found 4-year-old Buster limping around
their backyard. “The family was going
through a difficult domestic situation,
and caring for the dog was no longer
their top priority,” said Officer Harju.
“I informed them that the dog needed
veterinary care, but they did not want to
provide it. Though it was hard for them,
they realized that they could not give
Buster the best possible life, and they
relinquished him to our custody.” After
receiving attention from the San Diego
Humane Society’s veterinarians, Buster
is on the road to recovery and waiting
to be adopted into a new home where he
will receive the love and attention that
he deserves.
Buster’s case was an instance of
animal neglect. California law dictates
that pet owners must provide their pets
with adequate food, water, shelter and
veterinary care when sick or injured.
With neglect, one or more of these items
may have been unintentionally ignored.
However, when an owner knowingly
denies basic needs or intentionally
causes physical harm, the situation
escalates to animal abuse. When officers
investigating a case have discovered
proof that an animal was intentionally
abused, an arrest will be made.
Depending on the level of abuse, charges
can range from a misdemeanor to a
felony, leading to up to a year in prison
and a fine of up to $20,000.
Fortunately, Buster’s story isn’t the
only happy ending that Officer Harju has
witnessed recently. In June, a concerned
pet lover reported that a mother cat and
her three kittens were being kept in a
bird cage at a neighbor’s home. Upon
inspection, it was clear that the kittens
were lethargic and covered in fleas.
One kitten had a severe laceration to
his eye. Officer Harju knew that this
kitten needed attention immediately
and assured the owners that it would be
in all the cats’ best interest if they were
surrendered, and the owners consented.
Photo: Candice Eley
Humane Officer Lisa McDaniels checks in with
the Investigations Dispatcher while out working
on cases.
Rather that returning to the campus,
Officer McDaniels is instructed to head
to the Humane Society’s equipment
storage facility to hook up the rescue
trailer to her vehicle in case any calls for
in the Life of a Humane Investigations Officer
Captain Roscoe Redbeard recovers from his eye
laceration alongside his brother in the Humane
Society’s Veterinary Medicine department.
Now known as Captain Roscoe Redbeard,
the 7-week-old kitten with the eye
laceration is making a speedy recovery
through the efforts of the San Diego
Humane Society’s veterinarians and
some extra love and attention in a Foster
Care home.
It’s now late in the afternoon
on July 3 when Officer McDaniels
leaves Ramona after inspecting the
malnourished horses to return to the
Humane Society campus. Though the
progress is slow, she is pleased to see
that the horses have gained some weight,
and she’ll be back soon to make sure
that progress continues. On the journey
home, a call comes over the radio that a
fire has broken out in the Poway area.
emergency fire rescue are placed. It’s an
unexpected stop, but just another part
of the day-to-day job of being a Humane
Investigations Officer.
The San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA takes reports of animal cruelty
24 hours a day on our abuse hotline.
Reports can be made anonymously both
on our hotline at (619) 243-3466 or
via our website, www.sdhumane.org.
Please note, the San Diego Humane
Society investigates instances of abuse
or neglect and does not respond to calls
on barking dogs or loose or stray pets
– please contact the San Diego County
Department of Animal Services for
assistance with these issues.
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San Diego Rises to the Occasion of Supporting
Animals in Need!
Walk At A Glance
Number of Walkers: 4,000+
Amount Raised: $300,000+
Top Dog Fundraisers: Marianne Harmon,
Cindy Curtin, Berkeley Cavignac
Top Fundraising Team: GEICO,
TEAM ARENA, TEAM CHEETAH
Top Youth Fundraisers:
Berkeley Cavignac, Katie Petrus,
Colin Ward
Despite the chance of rain on Saturday, May 2, thousands of animal
lovers and their four-legged companions gathered at Crown Point
Shores, Mission Bay for the 15 th annual Walk for Animals. To the
delight of all, except for perhaps a few water-loving Labradors, the sun
shined down on a truly memorable, New Orleans style event!
While most people have been effected by the economy this year, sponsors
and walkers still raised an incredible $300,000 to support the vital
community programs and services of the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA. When Mayor Jerry Sanders addressed the crowd, he remarked that
it is no wonder that San Diego is the most pet-friendly city in the U.S.!
There was a true sense of pride in the Mayor’s voice and proof among the
participants watching that the San Diego community will always come
together in celebration and support of animals.
More than 144 volunteers dedicated 844 hours of service on this special
day, doing everything from flipping pancakes to leading animal activities
such as bobbing for hot dogs. Long-time supporter of the Humane Society
Dave Mason of 105.7 FM “The Walrus” emceed the event from a Mardi Gras
decorated stage. In addition, The Bayou Brothers, a New Orleans band,
provided walkers with entertainment all morning long!
There were more than 20 raffle contests with prizes ranging from San
Diego Chargers memorabilia contributed by LaTorsha and LaDainian
Tomlinson to luxurious spa visits. A diverse Vendor Village spread across the
park alongside behavior and training booths and a mobile adoptions center.
With all there was to see and do at the Walk, most present was the portrayal
of a strong human-animal bond. From wagging tales to smiling faces, the
energy was contagious.
As a result of the community’s dedicated contributions, the San Diego
Humane Society is proudly able to walk on in its mission. We are thankful
for your support every step of the way!
SG
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Photos: 1) Thousands of animal lovers gathered at Crown Point Shores to show their support and celebrate their pets. 2) Mayor Jerry Sanders addresses the
crowd. 3) A great time was had by walkers of all ages, both two-legged and four-legged. 4) Pups went all out to “Celebrate, New Orleans Style!” 5) Festive
music got everyone in the Mardi Gras spirit. 6) Best Trick Winner Tiki shows off the skills that won him the prize. 7) Ralph Aniunas proudly shows off
Humphrey, who at 17 years old, completed the entire Walk course on his own little legs!
Photos: Doug Gates, Jen Petit, Aaron Thompson
Thanks to the following sponsors for their support and generosity
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Celebrating Man’s Other Best Friend
Photos: Laura Coburn and Candice Eley
This June, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA went crazy for cats and
celebrated “Adopt a Cat Month” with many exciting events and promotions
aimed at finding new homes for “man’s other best friend.”
Cat lovers from around the county turned out for the annual feline focused
adoptathon, Meow Madness, on June 7. As part of the festivities, our Feline Fun
Fair featured booths with helpful information and tasty treats including ice cream
courtesy of Ben and Jerry’s and savory snacks from Boudin Bakery.
Meow Madness also marked the unveiling of our newly redesigned cat habitat,
“Cataquarium”! The habitat formerly known as “Cool Cats” got a head-to-toe
makeover courtesy of the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior
Designers (ASID). ASID’s professional and student members entered their ideas in
a redesign challenge. Anne Kellett of the design company A Kinder Space created
the winning habitat concept featuring cat-friendly spaces in an aquarium theme.
Adopt a Cat Month resulted in more than 95 cat and kitten adoptions during
June, but there are many more wonderful feline companions still looking for homes.
To learn more about why cats truly are “man’s other best friend,” visit the San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA website, www.sdhumane.org, today!
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Cataquarium designer Anne Kellett shows the room
to its newest resident.
Photos this row from left to right: A resident of Cataquarium looks out over the room; A kitten at Meow Madness enjoys some toys; The new “Cataquarium.”
Did you know…
• Though the San Diego Humane Society has not had to euthanize a treatable pet in
8 years, cats and kittens accounted for 71 percent of treatable animals euthanized
in area shelters between July 2006 and June 2007.
• At the San Diego Humane Society, it takes on average 30 days to find a new home
for an adult cat, as compared to only 13 days for an adult dog.
• The San Diego Humane Society receives an average of 5,000 dog adoption
applications each year but only 2,000 cat adoption applications.
• There are more cats available for adoption than dogs: cats and kittens make up
51 percent of available pets at the San Diego Humane Society while dogs only
account for 29 percent.
A family searches for their new feline friend at
Meow Madness.
• When you adopt a cat from the San Diego Humane Society, he or she will
have already been spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, examined by a
veterinarian, and behaviorally assessed.
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Retirement Plan Giving – A Gift With a Future
Making a planned gift to the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA is a meaningful way to carry
forward your compassion and concern for animals.
Some assets, such as IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Keogh Plans and
other qualified retirement plans do not pass through your
will or trust and require you to specifically name one or more
beneficiaries. We hope you will consider naming the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA as a beneficiary.
Normally, retirement funds will be subject to income taxes
when received by your heirs. However, by listing the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA as a beneficiary, the value of your
gift will pass to the Humane Society tax-free and be used to
benefit the animals and people in our community. You can avoid
this taxation by funding charitable gifts with retirement funds
and leaving less heavily taxed assets to loved ones.
It is extremely easy to make a charitable gift from your
retirement accounts. Simply ask the administrator of your plan
for a Change of Beneficiary form. You can then designate one or
more beneficiaries to receive your retirement plan assets under
the conditions you specify.
If you need help, rest assured that our Planned Giving
Coordinator, Nicole Angelucci, an attorney with a background
in estate planning, is here to help you through the process.
She would be happy to order the paperwork for you and sit
Photo: Jen Petit
down with you to answer any questions you may have about
the estate planning process. We also have other complimentary
brochures available about planning your estate upon request.
Nicole can be reached by email at nangelucci@sdhumane.org.
or (619) 243-3443.
Please complete and return this reply form.
Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA:
Please send me/us complimentary estate planning brochures and bequest
language.
Please contact me/us at ( ) _________________________ so that
I can receive further information.
I/we have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
in my/our estate planning documents. Please send information about the
Humane Heritage Circle.
Name __________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip_______________
Phone__________________________ Email ___________________________________
Mail this form to:
Nicole Angelucci, Planned Giving Coordinator
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
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Photo: Melissa Jacobs
Photo: Candice Eley
s County Supervisors Honor Adopt A Cat
Month in June
The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors showed
their support for spurring cat adoptions, officially recognizing
June as Adopt a Cat Month. On June 16, Vice Chairwoman
Pam Slater-Price presented a proclamation on behalf of
the Board of Supervisors to San Diego Humane Society
President Dr. Mark Goldstein and Dawn Danielson, Director
of the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services,
thanking both for their organizations’ commitment to finding
homes for fantastic felines.
s A Rescue to Quack About
Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) came to the rescue of
two lucky ducks. A local business called for assistance
when they discovered that the resident ducks had become
trapped in the man-made lake on their property. One duck
appeared to be injured and the other was visibly entangled
in twine. ARR volunteers saved the day by crossing the
lake and saving the stranded fowl. After their rescue, the
ducks were delivered to Project Wildlife for recuperation.
Photo: Laura Coburn
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Happy Campers
Hundreds of children from ages 5-13 took part in the
San Diego Humane Society’s exciting, annual Summer
Animal Adventure Camp. They enjoyed games, crafts,
hands-on animal activities and more. Some special pet
guests included kittens, guinea pigs, a bearded dragon
and even a goat! These fun programs help campers
develop character values and a positive attitude toward
all living beings.
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Photo: Stacey Zeitlin
Photo: Shannon Gusy
s Our Pups are Padres Fans Too!
Sunday, June 21 was “Adoption Sunday” at PETCO
Park. Adoptable pups from the San Diego Humane
Society joined hundreds of Padres fans at the ballpark
and were even featured on the giant JumboTron screen.
Our Community Programs department was on hand also,
distributing brochures and answering questions about our
fun adult and children’s classes and events.
s Dixie: A Tale of Rescue and Hope
Dixie came to the San Diego Humane Society as a malnourished
and unhappy Humane Investigations rescue. Thanks to the tender
care and patient help of the San Diego Humane Society, she was
nursed back to health. She now spends her days helping at the
Therapeutic Equestrian Activity Center for the Handicapped
or “TEACH.” Here, Dixie is shown during a therapy session
with a special little girl named Hope. Dixie’s heartwarming
transformation is a testament to the power of hope and love.
Photo: Candice Eley
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Paws Nursery Grand Opening
On Friday, May 31, community leaders, representatives
of local animal welfare organizations, and other special
guests were invited to a private tour and preview event of
our Paws to Success nursery facility. The Paws program
aims to end the euthanasia of treatable animals by the year
2020. Since January 2009, the San Diego Humane Society
has already been able to help more than 500 kittens looking
for homes. ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayers joined San
Diego Humane Society President Dr. Mark Goldstein for a
special breakfast presentation to guests before the tour.
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Gifts of Love
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 April 16 and July 15, 2009.
To make a Gift of Love or for more information, call (619) 299-7012 x2276 or email devast@sdhumane.org.
In Memory of People
Lawrence F. Bazinet
Carol Bazinet
Ellen Warner Scott
John Beale
The Nethery Family
Debra Berton
Deanne Bloom
Norman O. Brink
Ocean Mist Farms
Audrey Burns
Ada McDaniel
Doris J. Colton
Dan & Ann Curtis
Tim & Marilyn Jasper
Bill & Mollie Needham
Dean & Jan Nugent
Tip Coward
Marcia Kirk
Mary (Betty) Craig
Marcella Quirk
Bob Crowther
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Wirtz
Elaine Culver
Jeannette & John Steiger
Maralyn Davis
Dennis & Mary Nugent
Linda Day
Lori Day Hakman
Kathy Doering & Richard Sullivan
Dr. Warren Dedrick
Dennis Falkowski
Jean Immenschuh
Doris Dettmer
Charles Wiedenhoft, Jr.
Ms. Margaret Erp
Janet & Glenda Hightower
Joel Gottesfeld & Cathy Bucciarelli
Penelope P. Ferreira
Robert A. Ferreira
Carol Fishell
The Hay Foundation
Margaret A. Fisher
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America,
Orange County Region
Michael Retz
Frank & Marla Woodward
Mary Louise Hallman
Lionel & Judy Wilson
Sheila Higley
Pamela Cortelyou
Jade
Janet Kwan, Goodrich Foundation
Alan Jewett
Bill Clarke
Tom Krieger
Beverly Krieger
Jewel Lattuca
Eileen Edwards
Ms. Miyeko Lee
Nancy Hirabayashi
The Shimura & Matsumoto
Families
Sue & Janous Marks
Marjorie Marks
Carol Marotta
Mary Ann Paquin
David May
Michelle Marshall, Spa 4 Paws
Nora E. McNeill
Patricia Ann Dell’Acqua
Ann V. Means
Leslie & Jerry Brown
Nancy Lou Mesa
Chris Mesa
Charles F. Miller
Catharine Miller
Judy Miller
Patricia S. Fry
Michael Mulligan
Wendy Perry
Jean Muncy
Marguerite Sayre
Pat Nelson
Jim & Norma Peterson
Shirley Weeks
SeJ & Jason Parker
Barbara Cord
John Parr
Patricia Raibourne
Leona Pederson
Marjorie Moss
Keith Peterson
Arrowhead General Ins. Agency
Ralph Pina
Hage Elementary School staff
Erika Rahlson & Tim Wheeler
Kristine Serafin
Mike Rasmussen
Tracy Anton
Dr. Norman Roberts
Robert & Yvonne Muzzy
Margaret Rowe
Yvonne & Robert Muzzy
Sandy
Michael Trebbien
Charlotte Scellhaas
Jim & Pat Stockfisch
Hugo Walter Schreiner
Brian & Gwynn Thomas
Harvey W. Searl
William Heard
Marsha Lewis
The Raitt Family
Mary Jane Sherman
Joan Boeman
Judy Shinohara
Jan Thorne
Robert H. Simon
Dell Schroeder
Pat Slijk
Louise Ribal
Maxine Stites
Macine Nelson
George Stuart
Diane Gilabert
Wayne & Sharon Hanson
Hugh & Joyce Heinecke
Alyce Lynn
John Parker
Kelly Riseley
Jake Shakhman
Shelly Stuart
Edwina Villanueva
Stacey Zeitlin
Mr. Charles Third
Cindy Barone
Frances Third
John Edward Tolosko
George & Carol Ito
The Lambron Family
William Schrader
Mary Urcan Reed
Bob & Deb Blizzard
Rosemary Cesario
Hanna Geneti
Diane Jolley
Kim Watson
Ronald M. Walker
Kaiser Permanente Sleep Clinic
Timothy C. Wheeler
Elaine Eifler
Lorelei Hanson
Laura Rankin
Esther Grace Westover
George & Lucille Westover
Robert Wood
Anne McDermott
In Memory of Pets
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
Andy (Martha Elin Blomquist)
Moti & Diane Shalom
Angel
Barbara & Gene Kading
BJ (Jane Goff)
Cynthia Sacchetti
Bandita (The Newkirk Family)
Albert Killen-Harvey
Barney (Ruth Sanchez)
Rupert Rodriguez
Cookie
Jack
Jasper
Baxtor (Lori & Joey)
Monika Crawford
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Bear (Mary Vannoy)
Karen Ulvila
Georgette (Carol Bazinet)
Adele Kowalski
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
Ben (Tracy Myers)
Christy Martin & Yvonne Campos
GiGi, Gidget, Tawnisha & Tanya
Marlene Amaral
Bentley
Gloria Berry
Ginger
Laura Ruiz
Bo (The Mayo Family)
John & Peggy Holl
Gracie
Paula Brooks
Boots, Muffit, Felish & Windy
Lee Noorda
Hans (Margaret Ryan)
Pam & Wally Johnson
Britton (Dr. Erin Griffith)
Angela & Matt Bachmann
The Matthews Family
Brody
Kyra & Enzo D’Augusta
Bridget
Larry & Consetta Hartley
Bud D. Dog
Richard Cloward
Buddy (Christopher McCutcheon)
Barbara Peck
Cami (Jeanne Robert & Tony Basurto)
Yvonne & Chuck Kludt
Chloe
Edie Hoberg
Chloe & Dominick
Jean Sullivan
Chuchi (The Garza Family)
Phyllis Lanphier
Clyde (Pam Hawkins)
Bradley & Ida Amos
Coasti (The Young-Pen Family)
Kathryn Steinberger
Cognac & Rascal
Steve Janiszewski
Cookie (Vinny Ludovissy)
Jami Spector
Diamond (The Neveln Family)
Katie & Chuck Boyer
Dillon (Nancy Munser)
Paula Oros
Dodo (Laurie Peck)
Karen Kahn
Dozia (The Fox Family)
Mark & Kris Goldstein
Duke (The Starnes Family)
Diana Starnes
Elvis
Sandra Lambert
Faust
Raymond Glaman
Felix
Guy Mitchell
Figaro (Devon MacDermott)
Claudia MacDermott
Heather (The Eisman Family)
Janet & Bill Eisberg
Heather Ann, Lucy & Goofy
Karen Kohler Ware
Heffe (David Hackworth)
Richard Hackworth
Hildy (Barbara Whitman)
Kathleen Hare
Honey (Shannon, Chris & Dulce
Clemens)
Sam & Leslie Clemens
Huerfy (Judith Muñoz)
Mark & Kris Goldstein
Hunter
Concepcion Dolan
Hunter (OB Cornelison)
Christy Stanley
J.D.
Mildred Genatempo
Jack
Jenny Ludovissy
Jack (Leah Wandersee)
Joan Hill
Jakey (The Turner Family)
Timothy & Christina Bird
Jasper
Bobbie & Patricia Tousley
Jeffrey Jones & Mr. SOS
Angie Salmerón Sosa
Kirby Whopper
Carol Trujillo
Kirk
Craig Norman
Kitty
Molly Vasquez
Kitty Woo
Nina Wack
KoKo (Edna Canham)
Alta Dillon
KoKo & Chauncey
Edna Canham
Liberty
Susan Busch
Lilly (Anita & James Crandall)
Bette Hoffman
Kitty Woo
Logan
K.W. Morgenroth
Lola (Todd Edelblute)
Margie Soderlund
Lolliper
Annalou Tirol
MacGregor (Mark LaBonte)
Jim & Meridith Rieman
Maggie (The Johnson Family)
The Pommering Family
Marley
Laura Dell’Aquila
Maude (Laura Cohen)
Linda Quon
Max (Joey Horgen)
Steve & Joan Miller
Max (The Putt Family)
The Akers Family
Max (John & Ruth West)
Ben & Donna Puente
Meisha “Little Boogie”
J. Leonard
Midas
Nancy Miller
Mimi (The Victor Family)
Peggie Chilton
Missie Lynn
G.J. Wade
Mister, Bree, Spot, Snow, Shady
Lady & Snuggles (The Starkey
Family)
Janiece Chisholm
Mo
Adele Torres
Molly
Marsha Chandler
Molly
Mitch and Alyce Lynn
Morgan (Matthew Nohelty)
Chelsea Schepps
Morgan & Gazi (The Rupert Family)
Jean Spengel
Molly
Murphy
Charlotte Marshall
Murphy (Kelly Riley)
Pamela Skelton
Nasubi (Michele Franzesi)
John Franzesi
Nazo
Darlene Bash
Nikki
Lynn Shrader
Noel
Margaret Roff
O’Hare & Harper (Lyndon Little &
Duane Brown)
Albert Killen-Harvey
Olivia of Arden Way
Marjorie Marks
Peppy
Helene Isbell
Pishi
Edward DiBella
Poupee
Elizabeth & Guillermo Aviles
Primo (The Brady Family)
Linda Schneider
Rags
Julie Martindale
Ralph, Whiteshoes, Banana & E.T.
Ervel Rice
Ramses
Alan & Sue Clements
Red
Betty Bossard
Ricky (George McNeal)
Lynn Miller
Rocky
Jennifer Feng
Rose (The Zurcher Family)
Pat Nevlins
Rushie
John Soisson
Rus-T (Verena Somer)
Ronald & Susan Doris
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Gifts of Love
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
Carol Otjens’ birthday
Noshir (Wally) Khambata
Dr. Doug Paulson
Marrokal Design & Remodeling
Joan Slote’s birthday
Robin Pelletier
Tom Renzulli
Anonymous
Taylor Ann Robb’s 11 th birthday
David & Lisa Swaim
Sadie
Sundance
Toby Tu
Roger & Rio
Marrokal Design & Remodeling
Sadie (The Way Family)
Dana Di Ferdinando
Samantha (Connie Fowle)
Tony & Bobbi Baron
Samantha (The Kelley Family)
The Rodifer Family
Sammy
Cindy Mack
Sammy
Don Rossignol
Sammy (Joan Dawkins)
Aimee Garten
Savannah
Francine Rucoba
Scooter
John & Barbara Tracy
Shadow
Donald Scherzi
Simon
Jane Marie Underwood
Sissie
Anne McDermott
Skippy
Jan Thorne
Slippers
Sabrina Guinty
Snappy (Steve Boros)
Linda Paulen
Sophie & Blanche (David McCaskill)
Steven Halvorson
Soxs (Barbara Kort)
Kevin & Nancy Kort
Spike (The Pemberton Family)
Judy Stern
Sundance
Dr. Phillip & Lynn Reuter
Suzie (The Steme Family)
Dell Grace Schroeder
Taurus & Thor-Bert
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whittingham
Tawney (The Nelson Family)
Dell Grace Schroeder
Taylor II
Ronald Polk
Tedi Bear, Humbug, Pepper, Lucky,
Jewell & Shakespeare
Stephen Sablack
Terminator
Jesus Villa Flores
Tess (Dan Larson & Nick Wetzel)
John & Peggy Holl
Toby Tu (The Wilkinson Family)
The Nissen Family
Torrey (The Hawkins Family)
Brian Owen
Tiger
Robert Brown
Timothy
Mick Donahue
Tioga (Laura Cerqua)
The Dogs on the Run team
Tonka
Linda & Reggie Frank
Tuffy (Tracy Myers)
Christy Martin & Yvonne Campos
Ulysses (Teresa Gait)
Arthur Sweeney
Vito
Supinya Kearney
Winston (The Magnus Family)
Damon & Erin LaCasella
Brett & Kelly Makley
Wrigley (Amy Varas)
Kimberly Lunsford
Zoe
John & Carol Fuller
Zoë & Zachary
Mike Schwilk
In Honor of People
Nicole Arvanaghi’s 10 th birthday
Austin McKinney
Damian & Lorraine McKinney
Elissa Barber
Carol Schmitt
Bob & Marilyn Bergman’s wedding
Patti & Craig Scott
Kat Chapman
Eric Steuer
Ms. Allison Christian
Diane Wewerka
Chuck’s recovery
Henrietta Salm
Anna Conaway
Susan Eshelman
Maddox Conte
Shannon Tamayo
Leisha Cummins
Noelle Chartier
Mr. Don Dodson
Heather Moore
Paul & Cheree Elliott
New Wave Real Estate
Carla Fox
Henry J. Fox Charitable Foundation
Barbara Garber’s birthday
Maureen Squazzo
Sue Girard’s birthday
Susan Malinao
Nigel & Clare Hyde
Jimmy & Sonya Parker
Ann Johnson’s birthday
Sentre Partners
Taylor Anne Khoury
Marrokal Design & Remodeling
Diana King’s birthday
Kathy Harper
Jessica Rupp
Meghann Kruming
Barbara Kruming
Dana Lee
Teresa Georgi
Samantha Levine’s Bat Mitzvah
Jackie Mann & Family
Marjorie’s 97 th birthday
Timothy & Debra Mills
Aubrey Miller
Sentre Partners
Carol Rubin’s birthday
Lawrence Rubin
Evan Rubin’s birthday
Lawrence Rubin
Bert Shure’s birthday
Larry & Penny Fox
Dr. John Silbert
David Buckley
Lee Simpson
Susanne Simpson
Barbara E. Smith
Christopher Smith
Ruth Smith
Douglas & Wanda Teasley
Charlene Soriano’s birthday
Sheridan Johnston
Abigail South
Tracy South
Ashley Stephens’ birthday
Frenchy, Pepe, Teddy & Sadie
Sandra Suzuki
Barbara Clayton
Jean Tait’s birthday
Joyce Falk
Ms. Yuri Tam
Noelle Chartier
Kathleen Walsh’s birthday
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Queen
In Honor of Pets
Bendypants (Jessica McGregor)
David Herrin
Chico & Queenie
Louis & Laraine Melzer
Chloe
The San Diego Foundation, Elaine
Kalin Fund
Cricket
Catherine Waldien
Emmitt
Jeanie Keddington
Hobgoblin
Lance Hawkins
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Jesse
Jen DeMik & Aili Kato
Johnny Cat (Mitchell Falk)
Cheri Cason
Kava’s “Bark” Mitzvah
Arlene & Randi Coulthard
MacGregor (aka Obie)
Faith Ann McGee
Maddox
Lee Ivey
Maryland
Robyn Smalley Lind
Milo & Flirty
Dawn Milligan & Eric Webb
Puck
Megan Humber & David Toms
Sapphyre
Ruth Eigner
Scooter
Gail Stewart
Shiloh & Ariel (Helen Armstrong)
Carina Winter
Sidney
Don Reese
TC
Dalia Hargrave
Taco
Charles & Sally Jordan
Tiger’s 20 th birthday
Bernice Hammon
Vet Memorials
Dr. Nancy Bushnell
Archie (Terre Becker)
Daisy (The Attenburg Family)
Figaro (Jennifer Ford)
Jeanie (Colin Gibson)
Kenobi (The Porrell Family)
Motor (Donna Arnicar)
Reno (Vergie Nantz)
Saffy (The Newman Family)
Sedona (Ingrid Van Winter)
Titan (Beth Anderson & Don
Thomas
Winston (Nancy Crocker)
The Eye Clinic for Animals
Bugsy (Mary Hanger)
Daisy (The Anderson Family)
Duke (The Hegerty Family)
Kachina (The Muslovski Family)
Maui (Janice Paseur)
Melody (The Nelson Family)
Shadow (Karen Squire)
Snoopy (The Gotfredson Family)
Tigre (Christi Papworth)
Toto (Melvin Hawkes)
Zelle (Carol Hackett)
Dr. John D. Hackett
Aslan (The Clark Family)
Blue (Rob Pangborn)
Buddy (Susan Givens)
Cornelius (Cindy Proctor)
Daisy Mae (Glen White)
Daisy Mae (Virginia Napierskie)
Eldon-T (Mildred Klein)
Frankie (Lysandra Pedrin)
Harley (The Havens Family)
Jerome (The Limbach Family)
Karan (The Fairweather Family)
Klee (The Watters Family)
Liya (The Smith Family)
Luke (The Morse Family)
Maggie (The Lind Family)
Maizy (The Kuban Family)
Mamie (The Forness Family)
Molly (The Truax Family)
Nutmeg (Annick Webb)
Pepper (The Louk Family)
Scooby (The Conner Family)
Sweet Pea (The Stanfield Family)
Tough (Hans Meyer)
Ziggy (The Gray Family)
Dr. Anthony Michael
Alice (Tod Shelburne)
Angel (Ellen Wilks)
Angel (The Buelterman Family)
Bandit (David Newkirk)
Barge (The Pereyra Family)
Bosco (Jeanne Lobue)
Brindle (Quentin Heinemann)
Brooke (The Morris Family)
Bubba (The Payne Family)
Bubby (Donald Parker)
Casper (Peggy Manges)
Chada (The Arandjelovic Family)
Chance (Kelly Smith)
Charlie (Barbara Nance)
Chloe (Andrea Stout)
Chloe (Beth Pires)
In Memoriam
Clancy (Gerald Alfrets)
Clapton (Danielle Green)
Cooper (Melodie Black)
Daisy (Stephen Wheaton)
Delilah (George Gribbions)
Dusty (Susan Markley)
Ellie (Sharon Rollinson)
Fannie (The Richards Family)
Fingley (The Kashani Family)
Franklin (The Glaudini Family)
Freeway (Jerry Micklos)
Geneva (The Stewart Family)
Ginger (Diane Fuller)
Guera (Deanna Rodriguez)
Jack (Patrick Maher)
Jasmine (The Owens-Hoy Family)
Jewel (The Neilson Family)
Junior (Frances Mooney)
Kate (The Burdg Family)
Kingsley (Nicola McFadzean)
Kitten (Leigh Freeman)
Kitty (Sandy Truntz)
Lady (Betsy Wilbur)
Lady (Winnie Butterfield)
Lou (Charles Granger)
Luke (The Bendett Family)
Luke (The Trumbo Family)
Margaret (Jeanne Kennington)
Mason (The Levey Family)
Max (Stephanie Shanks)
Mia (The Houts Family)
Mia (The Souza Family)
Miles (The Trice Family)
Minu (Catherine Rom)
Miss Kelly (The Swanson Family)
Mocha (Rene Richey)
Molly (Anne Parker)
Molly (Merritt Callentine)
Murphy (The Tange Family)
Nashoba (Howard Savige)
Neffie (Currie Cameron)
Noel (The Deely Family)
Norman (William Andrakowicz)
Panda (Rachael Cardenas)
Picol (Anne Thomas)
Psycho (Stephanie Chambers)
Rough (Anne King)
Sasha (Mike Gray)
Sheldie (Sharie Hollenbeck)
Slip (The Burch Family)
Sparky (The Weldele Family)
Squirt (The Marcus Family)
Sweetie Girl (Karen Click)
Teddy (Cindy Jordan)
Toby (Judy Alden)
Trixie (The Manuel Family)
Tundra (The Estrada Family)
Xander (Tamekia Leverton)
Zorro (Jean Nettleton)
Dr. Gerry Soifer
Barkley (The Elliot Family)
Buddy (Ken Blevins)
Buddy (Sylvan Silberg)
Chloe (Taryn Jelovich)
Cookie (Jami & Cara Spector)
Dal Kai (Anita Wilson)
Duncan (Karen Vold)
Higgins (Deborah Twiner-Allen)
Max (Mark Cira)
Max (The Linder Family)
Maya (Rod Mindlin)
Piper (Bill Heary)
Sierra (Paul Harris)
Sophia (Lois Ruble)
Tache (The Gifford Family)
Toby (Ann Dunham)
Whoopi (Kathy Lathrum)
Scripps Ranch Veterinary Hospital
Shirley (The Schuldies Family)
Sweet Pea (Mill Hoemann)
Dr. Jean Spengel
Riley (Maril Suess)
Xena (The Warfield Family)
Gifts from wills and trusts help to ensure that the Humane Society’s charitable programs serving animals
and people 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 April 24
and July 2, 2009.
Minnie Imogene Duncan Ames &
Charles Joseph Ames
Catherine C. Briney
Giovanni and Rina Bucolo
Cecelia M. Collier
Arlyne R. Dryer
William and Imbi Friedberg
Richard Garrison Gayle
Alexandra A. Grant
Carol Lebeck
Mildred M. MacMillan
Glendawon Melcher
William and Dorothy Onkst
Winnifred J. Portland
Joseph and Amy Savelli
Elizabeth H. Thiele
Bishop Robert M. Wolterstorff
Emmett J. and Florence M.
Woodward
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Ask a Trainer
Housetraining Help from the Experts
Q: – I have a 3-year-old German
Shepherd. Recently, she’s started having
accidents in the house. I’ve tried to
correct her by gently scolding and
walking her outside, but she still has
accidents! What’s the best way to teach
her that outside is the place to do her
business?
– Sally in Tierrasanta
A: This is an important topic and
a common behavior question among
pet parents. In addressing your dog’s
undesired elimination habits, first you
should also check with your veterinarian
to rule out the possibility of any medical
issues. If there is no medical explanation
for the accidents in the house, then
consider the following possibilities.
Dogs relieve in undesirable places
due to a variety of behavioral reasons: 1.)
preference for certain locations, 2.) inability
or unfamiliarity with “holding it” for the
amount of time necessary, 3.) not knowing
the designated relieving place, 4.) not feeling
comfortable in the area or on the surface of
the desired place, and/or 5.) discomfort with
the route to the desirable relieving area.
It is not uncommon for people to
think that they should punish their
dog for soiling in the house. In fact, the
opposite is true. Punishment not only
delays successful housetraining, it tends
to create other behavioral issues as well.
The dog may lose trust in you, especially
in relation to the act of elimination. This
will likely cause the dog to hide and
try to go indoors out of your sight, thus
perpetuating the undesired behavior.
Instead of punishment, use managed
confinement with supervised freedom as well
as positive reinforcement to house train your
dog. During times of supervised freedom,
spend time reinforcing your dog for calm
behaviors when hanging out in the house
with you. When you are not supervising your
dog, allow her to rest comfortably in a crate
or enclosed area with a nice chew toy.
When you take your dog out of the crate,
guide her directly to the relieving area on
leash. Give your dog food rewards, or at
least be good company, on the way to the
relieving area. When you reach the area,
be calm and quiet to avoid distracting your
dog from her job of finding a good spot to
relieve. When your dog eliminates outside,
gently praise her, walk away from the spot
and then deliver a food reward. After giving
the reward, do not rush back in the house
– instead, spend time outside doing some
rewarding activity (such as playing fetch or
tug) with your dog.
If it is unrealistic to confine your dog in
a crate or enclosed area, spend more time
supervising and reinforcing her for going
to the desired place. Encourage your dog’s
desire to go to the relieving area, even when
she does not have to relieve. Once your dog
starts sniffing around, she will likely relieve
there at some point, so be ready to reward.
When supervising your dog indoors,
watch for signs that she “needs to go,”
such as sniffing, circling, or trying to find
a secluded area. If you see your dog doing
any of these behaviors, redirect her to the
desired relieving area. If she does not go
outside at that time, keep her under close
supervision when inside, and take your
dog back outside within a few minutes to
try again.
Set your dog up for success by initially
taking her out more often than necessary.
Once you get to know her system and
relieving habits, you can anticipate when she
is most likely to go. If your dog does have an
accident in the house, remove her from the
location neutrally, not drawing any attention
to the soiled area. Then clean the area when
the dog is not there.
With dogs, err on the side of trust,
safety, and positive reinforcement. Some
dogs need to feel more secure during the
relieving time because it is one of the most
vulnerable acts an animal engages in. To
summarize, reinforce your dog for relieving
in the desired place, and prevent her
from going in undesired places through
supervision and managed confinement.
There are many services available
at the San Diego Humane Society that
address important aspects of a successful
housetraining program. Our helpful
lecture “Happily Ever After with Your
Dog” is free to attend for dog parents that
adopted from the San Diego Humane
Society. Our group class, “Head Start,” also
offers a lot of great tips. Finally, we offer
private behavior training sessions either
on campus or in your home. To sign up for
a class or private session, please call the
Health and Behavior Support Center at
(619) 299-7012 x2334 or x2335.
Margaret Lenoir
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) and San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA Trainer
For more information about classes
and tips for introducing a new dog
to your household, contact our
Behavior Helpline at (619) 299-7012
x2244 or visit www.sdhumane.org.
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San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
For the Animals
Food/Treats:
• Cat and Dog Treats:
– Bonito flake cat treats
– Dog biscuits (e.g. Milk Bones)
– Natural Balance rolls
– Soft-type dog and cat treats
• For Behavior Training and Veterinary Use:
– Canned Chicken
– Cheeze Whiz
– Meat-flavored baby food
• For Nusery:
– KMR Kitten Milk Replacer (powdered)
– Royal Canin dry kitten food
– Nutro kitten food (canned)
• Purina One dog food (canned)
• Purina One cat/kitten food (canned)
Toys/Enrichment Items:
• Cat/kitten toys and scratchers
• Dog Chew Toys:
– Nylabones
– Pig’s ears
– Pressed rawhide bones
– Bully sticks
• Plastic children’s pool
Other:
• Agility tunnel
• Baby blankets
• Bathmats with rubber backings
• Cat litter (clumping and non-clumping)
• Disposable plastic feeding trays
• Disposable pee pads
• Dog and cat grooming brushes and combs
• Dog houses
• Hard-sided warm water recirculating
blanket*
• Heating pads (electrical, non-automatic
shutoff type)
• Grooming Tool Kit*
• Kleenex tissue (white)
• Newspapers
• Portable CD players with built in speakers
(battery operated and AC adapter)
For the Society
Miscellaneous/Other:
• AA, AAA and D batteries
• Bleach
• Dawn dish soap
• Cardstock, various weights and colors
• Defibrillator*
• Digital animal temperature
thermometers*
• Double-sided adhesive mounting squares
• EZ-Up tent for special events*
• Flashlight mount for vehicle*
• General office supplies (see website for
details)
w i s h l i s t
• Gift wrap supplies (cellophane, ribbon,
tissue, etc.)
• Investigations Field Evidence Kits*
• Latex balloons and disposable helium
tank(s)
• Lint rollers and refills
• Paper towels
• Party/non-denominational holiday
decorations (new)
• Printer ink cartridges (HP color photo
printer #95)
• Reflective safety vests
• Silk flowers (assorted)
• FRS two-way radios (cordless, with
chargers)*
• Plastic trash bags (45 gallon or larger)
• Wet/dry Vacuum (small canister, heavy
duty style)
• Ziploc bags
Gift Certificates/Cards to:
• Grocery stores
• IKEA
• Michaels
• Office Depot
• Target
• local gas stations, restaurants, movie
theaters and bookstores
*please call for more details
For more information about Wish List items, please contact devast@sdhumane.org or (619) 243-3401.
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Thank You to Our Media Friends
Tune in to learn about the San Diego Humane Society!
The following media outlets provide regular coverage on adoptable animals, behavior training advice and other information for the
San Diego Humane Society at no cost. For questions or comments on any of our media outreach efforts, contact pr@sdhumane.org or
call (619) 243-3419.
San Diego
Union-Tribune
KFMB-TV
Channel 8
KUSI-TV
Channel 9/51
XETV
San Diego 6
Magic
92.5 FM
San Diego Suburban
Newspapers
Pet of the Week
(Thurs. in the
Our San Diego
section)
Adopt a Pet
section
(Quarterly)
Pet Friends
(Fri. at
6:50 a.m.)
Pet of the Week
(Sat. at 8:40 a.m.)
Ask Dr. Mark
segment
(2 nd Wed. of every
month at 7:40
a.m.)
Adoptable Pets
(Every third Sun.
at 8:30 a.m.)
Jagger and
Kristi’s
Kritters segment
(Monthly on Mon.
at 8:30 a.m.)
Pet of the Week
(Every Thurs. in
La Jolla Light and
Friday in the Del Mar
Times, Carmel Valley
Leader, Solana Beach
Sun and Rancho Santa
Fe Record)
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SP TLIGHT
PETS IN THE
The following pets are looking for new homes at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA!
Photo: Candice Eley
Photo: Jen Petit
Photo: Jen Petit
Ed
Rat (Mixed Breed)
Age: 2 years / Sex: Male
Adoption Fee: $15
Identification #: 34234
Ed is an adorable and very friendly
rat looking for a new family and home!
Often described as a similar to a “little
dog,” Ed loves to play, cuddle and hang
out with his people friends. He is very
comfortable being handled and enjoys
the attention. Ed will do well in a
variety of homes, including a home with
children and other pets.
Athena
Domestic Short Hair
Age: 10 years / Sex: Female
Adoption Fee: $50
Identification #: 27485
Athena is a friendly kitty who can’t
wait to find a special family of her own.
While Athena can be a bit shy at first,
she quickly warms up to her human
companions. She is social and playful at
heart and absolutely loves her toys and
treats. This special girl will do well in a
variety of homes, including those with
children and other pets. Athena may
also be perfect for an older pet parent
who wants to take part in the Seniors for
Seniors Program, which waives adoption
fees for adopters over age 60.
Buster
German Shepherd (mix)
Age: 4 years / Sex: Male
Adoption Fee: $100
Identification #: 33084
Buster is a sensational companion
who loves spending time with his
people friends! With a huge heart and
affectionate nature, Buster is an easygoing
guy. He enjoys taking walks in
the great outdoors and relaxing by a
person’s side. Buster will do well in a
variety of homes, including a home with
children. He would prefer to be the only
dog in the home. To read more about
this very special dog and his story, see
our cover story on page 4!
Sebastian, a resident guinea pig at the
San Diego Humane Society, dines on
the finest vegetables from Specialty
Produce. You can treat your small pet
to a delicious and healthy menu by
visiting www.specialtyproduce.com.
Photo: Candice Eley
Big Hearts Lead to Big Treats for Small Pets
Bob Harrington, owner of San Diego’s own Specialty Produce, knows the health benefits
of making fresh fruits and vegetables a daily part of one’s diet. Well, a healthy diet is
just as important to animals too. Thanks to Bob, donated organic produce at the peak of
freshness has become an expected daily treat for the rabbits, guinea pigs and other small
animals awaiting new homes at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. The company
has been donating these organics to our furry friends for more than eight years now.
Humane Society staff visit the family-owned and operated produce supplier an average
of twice a week. They stock up – free of charge – on locally-grown romaine lettuce, delicious
red apples, green bell peppers, parsley, cilantro, cucumbers, carrots, and a variety of other
high quality fruits and veggies for the small animals in our care. The guinea pigs staying
with us are treated to their favorites: swiss chard and juicy navel oranges.
Thanks to the dedicated support of Bob and everyone at Specialty Produce, the Humane
Society is able to ensure that foods rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are
always on hand for our small, furry friends!
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AUGUST 2009 Calendar of Events
The following is a sampling of Humane Society classes, workshops and events occurring August 15 through October 31, 2009.
August
15 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., Free (sponsored by San Diego
Pet Memorial Park)
15 23 rd Annual Fur Ball, 6 p.m. to midnight
17 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69
18 Moving on Up (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $69*
20 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Pet Acupressure, 6:30-8 p.m., $12
22 Leash Walking 1, 9-10:30 a.m., $35
27 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6:30-8 p.m., $35
28 Summer Beach Party Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10
29 Really Reliable Recall, 9-10:30 a.m., $35
29 Puppy Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $35
September
2 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Free (sponsored by San Diego
Pet Memorial Park)
3 Shy Dog (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $249†
5 Pet PALS Kids Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly/$15 per meeting
7 Humane Society Closed for Labor Day Holiday
8 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child
12 Puppy Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $35
12 Canine Good Citizen (first of five classes), 1-2:15 p.m., $119*
16 Home-school Lessons (Citizenship), 10-11:30 a.m., $7 per child
16 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $159
17 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Introduction to Reiki, 6:30-8 p.m., $12
18 Clicker Training for Cats, 6:30-8 p.m., $35
23 Moving on Up (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $69*
25 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10
26 Really Reliable Recall, 9-10:30 a.m., $35
28 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69
* Requires a prerequisite class.
† Requires a consultation prior to enrollment.
OCTOBER
2 Feisty Fido, 6:30-7:45 p.m., $249†
3 Pet PALS Kids Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly/$15 per meeting
3 Puppy Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $35
6 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69
7 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Free (sponsored by San Diego
Pet Memorial Park)
10 Leash Walking, Level 2, 9-10:30 a.m., $35*
10 Barktoberfest, Adoption Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
Canine Carnival 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free
13 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child
15 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6:30-8 p.m., $35
15 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Telepathic Communication with
Animals, 6:30-8 p.m., $12
17 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $60
17 Really Reliable Recall, 9-10:30 a.m., $35
21 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $159
21 Home-school Lessons (Kindness), 10-11:30 a.m., $7 per child
24 Leash Walking, Level 1, 9-10:30 a.m., $35
30 Halloween Doggie Café and Costume Contest, 6-8 p.m., $10
All events are held at the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA and require pre-registration or reservations unless
otherwise noted. Please call (619) 299-7012 and the extension
listed to pre-register/reserve a space in a program, or visit our
website at www.sdhumane.org for a full calendar of events.
Activities for Kids:
Home-school Lessons: ext. 2320
Pet PALS Kids Club and Tots and Tales: ext. 2251
Activities for Adults/Families:
Doggie Café: ext. 2230; Happy Hour Lecture Series: ext. 2249
Pet Loss Support Group: ext. 2311
Behavior and Training Classes:
Advanced Training Class*, Agility Obstacle Skills*, Foundation for Dog
Sports*, Head Start, How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog,
Moving on Up*, Puppy Fun Class, Puppy Support Group, Shy Dog†:
ext. 2334
Canine Good Citizen*, Clicker Training for Cats, Feisty Fido†, How to
Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat/Dog, Leash Walking 1/2*, Really
Reliable Recall: ext. 2247
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5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110-2572
(619) 299-7012
www.sdhumane.org
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San Diego, CA
Permit No. 331
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Adoptions and Animal Viewing:
Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 11a.m.-5 p.m.
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