FALL 2005 • V ol. 40 No. 3 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

FALL 2005 • Vol. 40 No. 3

president’s message
Small, Furry and Fun
Dr. Mark Goldstein,
President of the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA
with P-AT rabbit Cinderella.
Social. Curious. Energetic and full-of-life. According to their pet parents, these amazing animals love to run,
jump, explore and even dance. Am I talking about a new breed of cat or dog? No, I’m talking about rabbits. Like
many animal welfare organizations in San Diego County and across the country, the San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA often has numerous pet rabbits available for adoption. Very few people realize that small animal
companions are available, and that they can add a tremendous amount of love and enrichment to people’s lives.
For instance, did you know that rabbits make great indoor pets? Rabbits are naturally social and inquisitive creatures,
but these aspects of their personality often don’t emerge when they are kept outdoors. An indoor rabbit may not be completely
free-roaming, like a cat or dog, but will enjoy spending supervised time outside her cage in a rabbit-proof area of
the home. It is during this supervised “playtime” that pet parents report their rabbits exhibiting their most entertaining
and interesting behaviors, such as playing with their toys, exploring a new area and sometimes even performing a kind of
bunny ballet!
Many people aren’t aware that rabbits are naturally clean animals who can be easily litter box trained, making them
great pets for apartment dwellers and those who suffer from allergies to dogs or cats. While they should be spayed and
neutered and require yearly health examinations, rabbits do not require regular vaccinations like a dog or cat. In addition,
rabbits are a good fit for working pet parents because they are most active during dawn and dusk. Finally, under proper
supervision by parents, rabbits can also be good pets for respectful, animal-savvy children.
You might be asking yourself why so many rabbits are available for adoption. Because people often take on these small
companions without fully understanding their special needs, rabbits are the third most relinquished pet in animal welfare
facilities. Since most people are unaware that rabbits can live harmoniously with us indoors, many rabbits live out their
lives outdoors in a hutch, with very little interaction from their human friends. Sensitivity to the elements, boredom, as
well as the presence of wild animals and outdoor cats can make outdoor life very stressful for a rabbit. Often a rabbit
dealing with the stress of living outdoors will become shy and timid.
In addition, rabbits are often mislabeled as great first time pets for children. While rabbits can be great pets for patient,
supervised, animal-savvy children, they can also be difficult first pets for children because most rabbits don’t enjoy being
held or picked up. Additionally, if not handled properly a rabbit could hurt itself or a child with his powerful hind legs.
Last but not least, unaltered rabbits often begin to exhibit behavior problems such as marking and aggression when they
reach sexual maturity. All of these factors combined often make rabbit pet parents frustrated to the point that they decide
to relinquish their rabbit to a humane society or animal welfare facility. Luckily, each of these challenges can be managed
with the proper tools and education.
Now that you know a little bit more about pet rabbits, the next time you are thinking of adopting a new, furry friend,
remember that a small animal may just be your perfect match! The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is proud to be
able to help these wonderful and special small animal companions through your continued support and generosity. They
may be small, but rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and rats can fill a large space in human hearts.
Mark Goldstein, D.V.M.
President of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

From the Mailbox
Dear San Diego Humane Society,
We adopted our guinea pig, Cinnamon,
from you several months ago. If you recall,
he was being used for your educational
programs. Here is a picture of him with
my son who adores Cinnamon! Since
this picture was taken, we’ve upgraded
Cinnamon to a larger cage and got him
a girlfriend named Coco. We are all very
happy with the new additions to our
household! Thanks!
Dawn McHorney
Dear Humane Society,
Thank you for taking so much time and effort
with Chico, who we adopted in February 2004. This
140 pounds of love has been a great addition to our
family. Your behavior training staff did a remarkable
job working with him.
Chico is so intelligent – aside from the traditional
sit, speak, etc., he now knows how to drink out of
the faucet at the park and go over the picnic tables
for additional exercise.
We have really enjoyed Chico’s energy. His
favorite game is still tug and he enjoys trips to the
beach in Coronado and his daily walks to the park. If
Chico isn’t playing with his toys, he’s usually in the sprinklers or his pool. He has
been such a good companion and is a delight at the end of a long day in the office.
Once again, thank you! We couldn’t image our lives without him and are very happy
we decided to adopt and didn’t miss out on this wonderful guy! It just goes to show what
a little extra time and love can do.
Sincerely,
Scott and Alis Nicolaus
Dear SDHS,
Thank you for taking care of JoJo
(now Jonesy) and giving him a chance
at a new life. We are convinced that we
have the best cat in the world! Jonesy is so
smart, inquisitive and truly enjoys spending
time with us. We just can’t get over his
stunning personality and feel so lucky to
have him as part of our family. Thanks for
bringing us together!
The Noon Family
ON THE COVER: Animal Rescue Reserve members practice applying an Anderson Rescue Sling to a
horse mannequin in preparation for emergency vertical lift evacuation training. Photo: Cal Madsen.
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, Diane Glow,
Ronald Goldman, Michelle Graham, Leslie
Gregory, Georgia Griffiths, 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 Editors
Gigi Bacon Theberge, Simran Zilaro
Contributing Writers
Shelly Stuart, Sarah Whorley
Design & Layout
Kat Design
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.
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Photo: Cal Madsen
The San Diego Fire-Rescue
Department’s Copter 1 and 2
teams provide ARR volunteers
with training on helicopter
safety, risk analysis and
situational awareness.
The San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA’s Animal Rescue
Reserve Program (ARR) is
embarking on a new era in
animal rescue that will greatly improve
the safety of San Diego’s animals during
disasters and emergencies. This dynamic
forty member, volunteer-based group
is in the process of transforming into a
completely mobile force.
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Animal Rescue Reserve Enters a New Mobile Era
For over thirty years, ARR has come
to the aid of San Diego County livestock
and domestic animals in life threatening
situations. From natural disasters, to
accidents where animals have become
trapped in ravines or canyons, ARR’s
trained team of volunteers dedicate not
only their time, but also may risk their
lives to rescue animals and help people in
need.
Operating under the Society’s
Investigations Department, ARR has
been a stationary group with storage of
equipment and command center operations
based out of the Society’s property
in Poway. Due to San Diego County’s
increased need for rescue teams of this
nature, the San Diego Humane Society
has strived to make the ARR program
more efficient in order to help more
people and their animals.
In order to accomplish this, the
Society conceived the idea of converting
the ARR program into a more wellequipped
“mobile force.” Prior to this
concept, in the event of an emergency,
volunteers would first be deployed to
the Poway facility to pick up equipment
and vehicles before responding to
a rescue. If the emergency was located
far from the Poway facility, this extra
stop cost the team valuable time and
human resources. Additionally, in cases
of natural disasters the standard protocol
was for evacuated animals to be held at
the Poway location. However, this solution
proved inadequate during the 2003
Cedar fires when the Poway facility itself
had to be evacuated due to its proximity
to the fire.
“The mobile concept resolves this predicament,”
said Zachary Shalit, Chief of
Investigations for the San Diego Humane
Society and Commander of the ARR.
“By creating a portable corral system that
can be delivered to a secure area near the
disaster zone, but far enough away from
danger we can further ensure the safety
of both animals and people. The mobile
corrals will hold up to 50 large animals at
a time. In addition, we will also be working
with local ranches willing to volunteer
their properties as temporary housing
when evacuated animals need to be held
for longer periods of time. Creating a
mobile rescue team is a very cost and
time effective concept that will allow us
to better serve the community.”
From natural disasters,
to accidents where
animals have become
trapped in ravines or
canyons, ARR’s trained
team of volunteers
dedicate not only their
time, but also may risk
their lives to rescue
animals and help
people in need.
After thoughtful consideration about
how to construct the new mobile ARR,
the Society decided to sell the Poway
facility and use a significant portion
of the proceeds to upgrade the ARR
Program. Many of the ARR’s rescue
vehicles were antiquated and not fully
operational, which could pose a hazard to
volunteers and animals during emergency
situations. In addition to new multiuse
vehicles, which will be stored at the
Society’s centrally-located Sherman Street
facility for rapid deployment, the Society
will also purchase new, state-of-the-art
fire and emergency equipment for ARR
members so they can immediately and
more safely respond to emergencies. In
the past, personal protective equipment
was in limited supply and was entirely
volunteer furnished. Now all volunteers
will be custom fit for their gear in order
to ensure the highest standards in safety.
In addition to new portable corrals,
rescue vehicles and protective gear, the
ARR program will also be implementing
a mobile veterinary clinic and a
volunteer housing trailer. These new
mobile tools will allow ARR volunteers
to be more effective at disaster sites. For
example, the mobile clinic will allow for
on-site, immediate triage-type treatment
of injured animals, while the housing
trailer will provide volunteers with a
place to stay during emergencies, such as
fires, where 24-hour rescue resources are
needed.
The new ARR program also calls for
increased training of ARR volunteers.
Each month, members receive training
on topics such as large animal handling,
trailer loading, mud rescues, and CPR
and first aid for both animals and people.
When ARR volunteers respond to emergencies,
you can be sure the respondents
are highly-trained and experienced.
Before becoming an ARR team member,
volunteers must first attend the Society’s
volunteer orientation and complete interviews
with the Society’s Volunteer and
Investigations Departments. Those wishing
to join the ARR must also complete
six months of training prior to being
allowed to respond to an emergency.
Additionally, ARR volunteers must also
complete the California Department of
Forestry and Fire Safety certification each
year. As a result of these strict training
guidelines, currently the average ARR
volunteer has over eight years of service
Continued on page 6
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Animal Rescue Reserve Enters a New Mobile Era
Continued from page 5
Photo: Simran Zilaro
Acclaimed horse trainer and “horse whisperer” Monty Roberts
hosted a training clinic for ARR volunteers in June to demonstrate
how his techniques in equine communication could help
horses in emergency situations.
with the Society and the forty-plus member team has over 400 years
combined working experience with the program!
Nancy Ellis, ARR Captain and volunteer of almost thirteen years,
has been instrumental in many of the program’s changes. “By becoming
mobile, we are better fulfilling the needs of the community,” Ellis
said. “We will be able to evacuate more horses in a shorter timeframe
because we will be closer to the animals and won’t have to drive 50
miles to the emergency site and back. Also by working with local
ranches to provide secure, temporary shelter for evacuated animals,
we are increasing our involvement in the community. It’s all about
being more focused on the needs of our community’s animals and
utilizing our resources both effectively and safely.”
The ARR mobilization program comes closer to completion each
day, with plans of full implementation by spring 2006. If you have
a life threatening situation or natural disaster involving your animal
you can contact the Animal Rescue Reserve at (619) 299-0871.
If you would like more information about becoming an ARR
volunteer or would like to help fund the ARR program, please visit
our website at www.sdhumane.org or call (619) 299-7012.
Self-Sufficient and Quiet Cat Seeks Perfect Match –
Could You be the One?
Lulu is an independent and shy 10-
year-old cat who likes things on
her own terms. Lulu is looking for
a new home with patient pet parents that
will appreciate and love her for the special
cat that she is.
Lulu is this issue’s featured feline
because she’s a wonderful companion
who has 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 someone who will cherish
and adore her and give her the love she
deserves.
Lulu’s Story
Lulu was brought to the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA in December
2004 because her guardian could no
longer afford the cost of keeping her in
addition to several other animals.
Since that time, Lulu has been living
at the San Diego Humane Society awaiting
her forever home. Lulu can be timid
with new people and prefers to socialize
with visitors on her terms. Unfortunately,
potential adopters don’t usually get to
spend enough time with Lulu to see what
a great cat she really is.
The ideal home for Lulu would be a
calm, low-energy environment with pet
parents who would enjoy a sassy and selfreliant
cat. She needs time to get into a
routine and become comfortable with
her new family – then she can truly show
what a wonderful kitty she is!
If you have room in your heart and
home for a quiet and sweet kitty that
needs a bit of patience and TLC to
Photo: B.J. Comer
Lulu is a wonderful 10-year-old kitty looking for
a new home where she can truly blossom.
become a wonderful member of the
family, then Lulu could be the cat for
you. Come meet Lulu at the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA today.
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Photo: Stacey Zeitlin
Ask a T r a i n e r
KITTY CAPERS
Q: How can I get my cat to stop scratching
all my furniture? I have a cat scratcher and
cat tree for her in the guest bedroom but she
still insists on using the living room couch as
a scratching post and climbing the curtains! I
love my kitty but am getting really tired of her
antics. Please help!
Fed Up in San Diego
A: I hear your frustration, and as a
fellow cat parent, I can certainly relate!
Sometimes our pets’ natural behaviors
become a problem in our world, and
scratching is a perfect example.
Here’s the thing, cats don’t just like
scratching, they need to scratch. They don’t
scratch in order to be destructive, but rather
because it is a natural activity. Cats scratch
for a variety of reasons, such as shedding
the sheaths on their claws and scent marking.
Here are some tips for reducing the
damage your cat’s claws can cause, while
maintaining your cat’s happiness and
scratching satisfaction:
• Location Matters: Place your cat’s
scratching post in areas where you tend
to spend most of your time. When a
cat’s scratching post is located away from
her pet parent’s center of activity, the cat
is unable to “communicate” that she is
feeling content and happy in that area.
Instead, she may choose to leave her scent
on the things closest to her caretakers,
most notably where they seem to spend
the most time (for instance, on items like
furniture). It’s important to place scratching
posts in places where your cat will use them,
even if these locations are not ideal to the
humans involved. Many cats will not use a
scratcher if it is located off in a corner of the
laundry room or other isolated location.
• So Does Type: Consider the texture, or
surface, of the scratching post. Some cats
just don’t like to scratch on the carpeted
posts that are so common in most cat
households, and simply switching to a
different texture such as sisal rope or
cardboard might eliminate inappropriate
scratching. It might be necessary to experiment
a bit to see what your cat likes. Look
at the inappropriate items your cat scratches
(couch, wooden table legs, etc.) for clues as
to what texture she may prefer.
• And Orientation: If finding the correct
surface didn’t solve the problem, consider
that many cats have strong preferences
regarding scratching post positions as well.
Some cats only like to scratch things placed
flat on the ground (horizontal), while
others like them as straight up as possible
(vertical), so they can stretch upwards to
scratch. Of course, there are also those that
will only use something in between the
two extremes. Experiment to see what your
cat enjoys best. As with texture, looking at
what and how your cat scratches now is a
good place to start!
• Reinforce It!
Lastly, positive
reinforcement is the
best way to get your cat
to use her scratcher
consistently and willingly.
Since I recommend that
you use food treats, it is
always best to do your
training sessions around meal times when
your cat is hungry and interested. While
working on a training program, it is a good
idea to put your cat on a set feeding schedule
instead of free feeding (leaving food out
all the time). This will provide a built-in
training schedule that helps both you and
your cat reach training goals faster. If your
cat is not motivated by food treats, you may
use petting, praise and/or playtime as rewards
for when your cat scratches on the proper
surfaces.
And don’t forget, the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA offers great classes and
workshops. I would highly recommend
Kitten Support Group or How to Live Happily
Ever After with Your Cat. You can check out
www.sdhumane.org or call (619) 299-7012,
extension 2247, to register for upcoming
classes or for more information.
Morgan Bartell Prey, Ed.M.
Manager of Behavior and Training
Have a question for our Behavior
and Training staff? E-mail us at
behavior@sdhumane.org.
Celebrate Your Child’s Next Birthday with the Animals!
Have you been searching for ideas on your child’s next birthday party? Come be a party
animal at the San Diego Humane Society. Your kids will not only have a great time and build
lasting memories, but you’ll be helping animals at the same time!
Birthday party guests:
• Enjoy a tour of the Society’s innovative facility
• Participate in fun, animal-related crafts and games led by trained educators
• Interact with all sorts of animals like dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and reptiles
• And much more!
Your birthday boy or girl will receive a special gift and a framed photo with one of the animals.
The cost is $175 for up to fifteen children, and $5 for each additional child. Proceeds directly
benefit animal welfare programs and services at the San Diego Campus for Animal Care. Please
call the Education Department at (619) 243-3432 to book your party today!
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Party guests enjoy themselves at a
recent birthday celebration!
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Record Amout Raised for the 11 th Annual Walk
for Animals
More than $262,000 will help to continue care for critters!
Thousands of animal lovers and their animal companions
gathered at PETCO Park on May 7, 2005
for the 11th annual San Diego Walk for Animals
sponsored by PETCO, the PETCO Foundation, Ralphs and
KUSI-TV.
This year walkers raised a record amount of funds, more
than $262,000 (compared to $170,000 the previous year) to
help support the animals and the vital community programs
and services of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
Congratulations to Marianne Harmon, our “Top Dog
Fundraiser” for the seventh year in a row, who raised more
than $10,000 for the animals! We’d also like to congratulate
our second and third place fundraisers, Cindy Curtin who
raised more than $5,000 and Stephen Schwarz who raised
more than $4,000.
A sincere thank you to all the walkers, volunteers and
sponsors who worked hard to make this year’s Walk for
Animals the most successful to date!
Walkers and their animal companions kick-off the 2005 Walk for Animals at
PETCO Park.
Photo: Mary Anderson
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Lori Walton
Animal AH Inc.
Melvin Segal
Shering-Plough
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Adoptathon 2005 a Huge Success for Animals!
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA extended
its hours and held a number of festivities during the
Adoptathon 2005 weekend, June 3, 4 and 5. In the end,
a record 118 animals – including cats and kittens, dogs and
puppies, guinea pigs, rabbits and a parrot – went to new, loving
homes! Our neighbors on the San Diego Campus for Animal
Care, the San Diego Department of Animal Services, sent more
than 50 animals home over Adoptathon weekend, for a grand
total of more than 160 adoptions for the entire campus!
This annual event, aimed at finding homes for hundreds of
wonderful adoptable animals, is part of the Humane Society’s
effort to bring people and pets together and raise awareness
about the importance of adopting pets from animal welfare
organizations.
KOOL 99.3 FM morning show host Dave Mason was a
trooper! Dave camped out at the Society for two days, sleeping
in a dog habitat and broadcasting live for 35 hours over Friday
and Saturday to help spread the word about pet adoption. San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA president Dr. Mark Goldstein
also spent the night at the Humane Society in a room full of
kittens to raise awareness about adopting animal companions.
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA extends a special
Photo: Sarah Whorley
Dave Mason of KOOL 99.3 FM visits with adoptable rats while
broadcasting live during Adoptathon.
thank you to all of our generous sponsors who provided refreshments
and a festive atmosphere throughout the weekend, including
Einstein’s Bagels, Krispy Kreme donuts and KOOL 99.3 FM.
Help Animals Help People:
Sponsor a Pet-Assisted Therapy Animal
For more than 30 years, Humane
Society volunteers have brought Pet-
Assisted Therapy (P-AT) program animals,
including rabbits, rats and guinea pigs, to
visit children and adults in care facilities
across San Diego. P-AT animals bring
unconditional love and companionship
to people who are unable to have pets of
their own.
The Humane Society cares for P-AT
animals at our facility on the San Diego
Campus for Animal Care during the
six to twelve months they are in the
program. P-AT sponsorships are vital in
helping to provide food and veterinary
care for these extraordinary animals.
To help P-AT animals bring the
laughter and love of animal companionship
to those in our community who
cannot have their own animals, please
complete and return the following form.
Thank you for your support!
Would you like to sponsor a: Rabbit Guinea pig Rat
Would you like to sponsor an animal for three or six months?
Three months for $30 Six months for $60
How would you like to pay?
Credit card: MasterCard Visa American Express
Clip and mail
Card #____________________________________________________ Expiration ___________
Check made payable to the San Diego Humane Society
Name:_________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________ State:_________ Zip:____________________
Phone: __________________________________
Place the completed form in an envelope and mail to:
Judith Eisenberg, P-AT Coordinator
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
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list
F A L L 2 0 0 5
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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, plain No. 10 or No. 9 size envelopes, heavyduty
paper shredder, ball point pens, silk sunflowers, legal pads
Education: Gift certificates to Michaels (to purchase
program supplies), animal-themed children’s books, paper animalthemed
birthday party supplies (plates, cups, hats, streamers), photo
printer cartridges (HP 95 series)
Foster Program: Gift certificate to pet stores for supplies,
puppy toys, kitten toys, non-clumping litter, empty cat litter
containers
Investigations: Digital camera, ink cartridges for HP
printer (HP cartridge numbers 56, 57 and 58), small refrigerator,
portable cassette recorder
WiSH
Mobile Adoptions: Rawhides of any kind, cat toys, dog
toys, dog collars, puppy housetraining pads
Pet-Assisted Therapy: Gift cards or gift certificates to
local gas stations
Special Events/Development: Industrial stapler, Staples
and Office Depot gift cards, large envelopes (8.5-by-11 inch and
larger), three-hole punch, $.37 stamps
Sherman Street Facility: Plastic children’s pool, portable
radio, dog rawhides and/or biscuits, blankets for puppies, dog
and cat toys
Veterinary Services: Stainless steel countertop (two-byfour
foot sections) to be used on exam tables, large, handheld
calculators, regular and large capacity staplers and staples, pens
in red, black and blue, Sharpie pens in black and red, Dry Erase
markers in any color
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.
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.
KBNT San Diego (UNIVISION Ch. 17) – Learn all about one of our
adoptable animals (in Spanish) on the adoptable 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.
2006
Pet Calendar
Available Soon!
The highly-anticipated 2006 Pet
Calendar, featuring photos of beloved
San Diego companion animals, will be
available in October 2005. This gorgeous
calendar makes a great holiday gift
and all proceeds benefit the animals and
programs of the Humane Society.
Don’t miss out on your chance to
display this great calendar all year round!
Calendars can be ordered by phone
or bought at the San Diego Humane
Society’s Retail Store.
To order your calendars today, or for
more information on how to obtain your
2006 calendar, please call (619) 299-
7012, extension 2276. (Don’t forget, if
you entered the calendar contest this year,
you’ll receive a free calendar in the mail!)
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Ensure a “Fairy Tail” Ending for a Dog like Lady
Lady, a 10-month-old shepherd mix, has a real Cinderella story.
Born with a severe overbite that caused her pain whenever she
ate or was touched on the head, Lady had a change of luck
thanks to the Society’s “Fairy Tail Fund” and the assistance of veterinary
dental specialist Brook Niemiec, DVM, DipAVDC, who provided a
life-altering surgery at a reduced rate.
The costs associated with Lady’s surgery totaled over $1,000 and
were paid through the Fairy Tail Fund, a fund used to provide special
medical procedures for Society pets. Established in 2000 after an outpouring
of support for a dog who had been accidentally burned, the
Fairy Tail Fund has helped save many lives and will continue to with
your support.
To ensure a fairy tale ending for a dog like Lady, make a donation
today by calling (619) 243-3441 or visit www.sdhumane.org, click on
“Make a Donation” and specify the “Fairy Tail Fund” in your contribution.
The lovely Lady recovered beautifully from her surgery and has
since been adopted into a loving new home!
Photo: Sarah Whorley
PAUSE and Effect
You know about the law of cause
and effect. But have you considered
the results of pause and
effect? Take, for example, your last will
and testament. What happens if you delay
the process of planning your estate and
finalizing your will?
A prolonged pause guarantees that
state law will dictate the disposition of
your estate. A court-appointed executor
will handle the probate of your estate.
A stranger could be selected to care for
your minor children. Bequests to charities
like the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA will not be made.
Please complete and return this reply form
Forever delaying the completion of
your will may cause loved ones unnecessary
turmoil after you’re gone. They will
be grieving, and it will only add to their
suffering to face the uncertainties and
complications involving your estate. They
will be left to the mercy of the court
regarding timing and decision-making.
They may have to stand by and see your
estate disbursed in ways they know you
would not approve.
Chronic pausing may needlessly reduce
the size of your estate. Court costs and
other settlement fees can be expensive.
Assets may be prematurely sold resulting in
unnecessary loss. The estate may also shrink
through estate taxes that could have been
avoided or lessened with earlier planning.
The best way to avoid the “law” of
pause and effect regarding estate planning
is to act now. Initiate the cause by contacting
an estate-planning attorney today.
Schedule an appointment and then get
ready to make the most of your meeting.
The San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA’s development department has
complimentary material to help you prepare
for your visit with the attorney. Call
Shelly Stuart at (619) 243-3410 or complete
and mail the form below.
Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society: Please send me literature about making a will.
Please contact me about a personal visit. The best time to call is______________________________________.
I/We have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society in our estate plans.
Please send me information about the Humane Heritage Circle.
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________________
State: _______ Zip: _____________ Phone: ________________________________
Mail this form to:
Shelly Stuart, Director of Development
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
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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
March 26 and July 15, 2005.
In Memory of People
Adolph & William Jennings
– Valerie Jennings
Alan Jewett
– Roma Vickers
Alice Harryman
– The Compliance Department
– Mary Alice Davis
Mr. Androosh Hovanessian
– Hilda & Yervand Mehrabian
Andy Runciman
– Amber Black
– Anonymous
– Dawn Gilpin
– Jill Mills
– Leigh Jekkals
– Steve Kohler
– Tina Carter
Bobbie Bennett
– Joan Rudolph
Bonnie Harper
– Douglas & Gail Lessley
Carl Friedman
– Friends from the Assessor’s Office
Catherine Patricia Haas
– Bill Waite
– Jack & Esther Bloom
– Jeffrey Platt
Chuck Digby
– Peggy & Elliott Newhouse
Dolores Schreier
– Donna Brower
Doris Frazier
– Ted & Hazel Laukemper
Doris Hockett
– Suzy Hockett
Dorothy Gentry Borja
– Vikky Anders
Dorothy Talbert
– Rio Bravo Jasmin
Edythe Mackaye
– Della Newman
Elizabeth Sadowski
– Ross & Susie Wood
Elmer Wadman
– Lura Wadman
Elsie Beadles
– Paul & Debra Andreen
Eva Piscitelli
– Maria & John Stassi
Fran DeLaurentis
– Robert DeLaurentis
Frances Elward Hults
– Joanne & Ronald Horton
Mrs. Frankie Clark
– Capt. & Mrs. E.B. Rogers
Col. G.P. Exley
– Anahid & George Jerahian
Gerald Burriss
– Ivadelle Worley
– Nicholas & Penny Alexander
George Bain
– Barbara & Robin Mello
Harriet Tichenor
– Ronald Thomas
Helen Callahan
– Patty & Philip Ungar Linssen
Helen Jessop
– Diane & Mike Wasilewski
Holly Burnham
– Noland & Lori Squier
Jack Katz
– Patricia Davis
– Dr. Robert & Linda Gordon
– Dr. Trudy Sopp
– Judge & Mrs. William Mudd
Jayne Rogers
– W.H. Rogers
Jeremy Lynch
– Susie & Jesse Struhar
Jim Pagni
– Giovanna & Tony Di Bona
Joan Hareld
– Denise & Todd Wyborski
Joan Rizzo
– Dorothy Falkenborg
Joe Allison, Jr.
– Cal State San Marcos Foundation
– Patti Kastner
Joslyn Kirkley
– Owen & Jean Kirkley
Karen Glass
– Nancy Brownlee
Karen Kitaen
– Aunt Barb, Susan Dykstra &
Graham Hufford
– Patricia Shank
Karen Runciman
– Kay Runciman & Dick Moritz
Larry Frase
– Susie Struhar
Lawrence Bazinet
– Adele Kowalsky
Leland “Lee” Clayton Main
– Diana Gusti
– John & Anita Anderson
– Laurie Estep
– Mesa Realty, Inc.
– Richard Bierman
Linda Norton
– W.M. Coffman & Associates, Inc.
Lola Workman
– Scott & Tami Dickerson
Loraine Bauserman
– Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.
– Margo Kasch
Lori McFaddin
– Chris & M’Liss Hinshaw
– Kathy Monfort
Margaret M. “Peg” White
– Ms. Elsa Mikkelsen
Marianna Roberts
– John Roberts
Maryanne Pearson
– Margie Marks & Mark McCool
Maryha Lewis
– Robert & Doris Lewis
Nancy Rotondo
– Maria & John Stassi
Patricia DaVania
– Alma & Richard Cobb
– Kimberly Todd
Phil Howard
– Mary Jane & Larry Price
Robert McGown
– Kim, Bob, Brea and Mark
Pfankach
Sam Goldfarb
– Susan Brooks
Sej Parker
– Stephen & Barbara Cord
Susan Rice Luther
– Clayton Andersen & his staff
– Paul Dean & Salle Bangor
Sybil Allbright
– Al Rich
– Bob Dalzell
– Del Radant
– Dick McCready
– Frank Ratty
– George Roos
– Steve Adams
Virgil McGee
– Patrick & Annette McGee
Theodor Mittman
– Cindy May
– Dorothy Wheeler
– Mr. & Mrs. Russell Berthot
In Memory of Pets
Aimee Gilmore’s Dominique
Alexina Wempren’s cat Sasha
– Jackie & the kitties
Alyce & Mitch Lynn’s dog Teddy
– Lori & Bill Walton
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
Andy Hayt’s cat Scooter
– Lori & Bill Walton
Angelina Pommier’s Taro
– Tony & Lucy Martinez
Anna
– Dolores Garcia
Annie
– Stacy Anastasio
Anoush & Betsy Sadegh’s cat Ali
Baba
Anthea Reilly’s Tonga
– Jenny Ludovissy
The Arreola Family’s Bear
– Patricia Acikel
B.J., American Shorthair
– Amanda Hawkins & Cody
Bandit
– Dudney & George O’Dell
Barbara Clark’s Princess Pandora
– Mary Fisher
Barbara Crisafulli’s cat Mitsie
Barbara & Stephen Cord’s PK
Ripper
– Ed & Zeke
The Barksdale Family’s Gorgeous
George
– Devorah Maltin
The Basey Family’s Duke
– Ron & Mara
Bear & Starscreamer
– Jackie Utilla
Bernard “Mick” McDonald’s
Hombre
– Catherine & David Brown
– Joe Ramos
– Patricia Nevling
Beth Rackliffe’s Oliver Pip
– Cynthia Rackliffe
Bob & Char Gallagher’s Archie
– Sue Bauer
Bob & Nikki Gilberg’s Muffin
– Elissa Barber
Bonnie
– Yitschak Pomeranetz
Brian & Cindy Gowland’s dog Ming
– Roger & Cynthia Lamberson
Brian & Jennifer Rohr’s dog Payton
– Andrew Lee & Bruce Rohr
Buckey & Hummer
– Eugene & Hope Militscher
Bunter
– Alison Cook
Catherine Walden’s dog Katie
CeeJay
– Christiane Jordan
Charlie Chiles’ cat Gumba
Cherry & Chris Jozwiak’s Little Girl
– Kelsey Moon
Chris Leventis & Teri Sowul’s dog
Lucky
– Craig & Cathie Fravel
– Didi Sowul
– Harry & Jeanne Thomas
Christine & Todd Newman’s cat
Pepe
The Clark Family’s Chloe & Coco
– The Philip Family
The Clark Family’s Taz
– Suzanne Sorger
Cocoa
– Richard & Nora Peterson
Craig Prior’s dog Shannon
– Marie Prior
The Crawford Family’s Susie Cutie
– Florence Arnold
Debbie & Dave Granillo’s dog
Dakota
– Rebecca Elliott
Debbie & Larry Osburn’s cat Tripod
– Rosemary & Allan
Diane Ross & Greg Nelson’s cat
Madison
– Phyllis Lanphier & David Mayer
– Judith & Dan Munoz
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
– Shelly Stuart
Dixie Hanson’s dog Titan
– Barbara Berger
Dorothy & Charles Bradford’s
Snowball & past pets
Dorothy Young’s dog Pepper
– Karen Orn
Duke & Dutchess
– Keith & Sheila Larson
Edison
– Glenn & Loretta Brice
Mrs. Elaine Wurts’ black Lab Zena
– Bob, Ginger & Janet Wallace
Elizabeth Haas’ Sturdy Cat
– Robert Skinner
Ellen & Rich Rothe’s Autumn
Elvis
– Robert & Alison Bardo
Emil & Audrey Kremzier’s Benji,
Blaze & Dusty
Eric Allred’s Sandy
– Whitney Fabrie
Eric Prior & Val Junger’s Cameo
– Marie & Craig Prior
The Essakow Family’s dog Oreo
– Sandy, Melanie & Cecilia
Eva Depaul’s Princess
Evangeline & Timothy Guy’s Sheba
The Evans Family’s dog Damien
– Angela Gaggero
Evelyn Robinson’s Rusty & Shelby
Fletch
– Peter Gravin
Fred the Wonder Dog
– Sue & Greg Peters
Frisky
– Idalie Danter
Gail Ballard’s cat Mozart
Garett, Holly, Madeline & Mason
Churchill’s dog Ember
Gary & Betty Gehring’s Andrew
– Gwen Gehring
Georgia Saunders’ cat Lucy
– Nancy Hall
Gigi
– Dorothy Braidic
Gordon & Dorothy Stone’s pets
Greta
– Jean Sullivan
The Haywood Family’s Pepper
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Henry & Marlene Negrete’s German
Shepherd Tahoe
– Carrie Carlson
Henry, Michael & Allen Tu &
Wendy Wang’s Chihuahuas
Lulu & Lili
The Hodapp Family’s Bailey
Holly Bell
– Arthur & Loraine Graves
The Holme’s Family’s dog Holly
– Nancy & Robert Holmes
Honora Hampson’s cat Arsenio
– Kimberley Hansen
Jack O’Brien’s Pumpkin
– Lynn Marvis
James Prescott’s Cabernet, Kelly,
Mooney & Amber
– Jim & Ginny Charvat
Janine Blair’s cat Misha
– Patricia Wilson
Janis Heurkins’ Heather
– Elizabeth & Wayne Stanczak
Jeanne Ghilbert’s dog Valiant
Jennifer & Bryan Rohr’s dog Payton
– The Mathenys
Jenny Ludovissy’s hamster Robbie
Jodie Goldade’s cat Bernard
John & Geraldine Knipping’s Storm
Mr. & Mrs. John Hayes’ dogs
Tigger & Jasmine
– Jean Pepper
Joner & Yen Yen
– John Cheng
Judith & Dan Munoz’s Regala
– Jeanne Manese
Julie Reynolds & David Webb’s cat
Shadrach
– Brian Hammond & Teresa
Weimer
Karen Stitcher’s shelter dogs Chance,
Cody, Harley & Lobo
Kathi McCard’s Whiskers
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Kathleen Sanchez’s Abraham
“Wheat”
– Tom, Ted & E.S.O. & M.
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Kathryn Howard’s cat Tiki
Kathryn Matson’s dogs Wickey,
Poche & J.D.
Kathy Hare’s Cricket
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Dr. Katie Kangas’ dog Cricket
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
Kikue Braeber & Family’s cat Vida
– Reginald & Linda Frank
Laddie
– Wanda Kenyon
Lan Thoreson’s Lulu
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Lauren
– Ted & Judith Crippen
Lois & Bill Kagan’s Ginger
– Patsy & Raul Rosado
Lola
– Peter & Cathleen Colacino
The Lopez Family’s cat Freeway
The Ludovissy Family’s dog Sandy
– Jack & Diane Slagle
Makana
– Jamie Rasberry French & Sheila
Nakanishi
Marian Mullen’s Daisy
Mark & Melissa Edwards’ dog
Barnie
– Dad & Mom
Marshmellow, Larkie and Murphy
– Colleen Welsh
Marty Larkin’s horse Bob
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
Mary Anne & Bob Polich’s Amy,
aka Pinky
– Anne Myers
Mary Fritchoff’s cat Thuli
Mary Harper’s kitty Tashi
Maverick, Marble, Josie, Jr. One &
Jr. Two
– Patricia Wright
The Mechalas Family’s Shelby
– Dell Grace Schroeder
The Meeder Family’s Jacko
– Erica & Family
Michelle Togut’s Bubba & Emma
– Jack & Marcia Togut
Mike Gomez’s dog Montana
– Ashley Fenton
Miss Puds
– Thomas & Geraldine Rives
The Molitor Chows
– Myriene Cook-Molitor
Nan Schmitz-Conaway’s Gunner &
Trixie
Nancy
– Skip Meuller
Natalie & Richard Mates’ Boxer
Baxter
– Patricia Wilber
Nora Glasco’s dog Kelsey
– Bob & Pam Lewis
Oskee
– Carlos Padrigan
Pamela Smith’s Shadow
– Tableart, Inc.
Paula Negley’s Pawz
– Mel Segal
Phil Lindsley’s Rottweiler Addie
– Jack & Diane Slagle
Putter, Jack Russell Terrier
– Amanda Hawkins & Cody
Mr. & Mrs. R. James’ Cody
– Mr. & Mrs. Dale Dawson
Mrs. Raedean Ellis’ cats Magic &
Pearl
– Enid, Don, Molly & Sydney
– Larry Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maches’
Hannah
– Karen & Fred Maxwell
Robert McDermott’s Shadow
– Jon & Shirley McClure
Ron & Michelle Lang’s ShyAnne
– Keith & Shari Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Patti Mix’s dog
Oliver
– Billie Ann Hakes
– Diane Ross
– The Fur Ball Committee at SDHS
– Phyllis Lanphier & David Mayer
– Shelly Stuart
Mr. & Mrs. Ron & Patti Mix’s cat
Smudge Face
– Phyllis Lanphier
The Rowland Family’s dog Ariel
– Lynn & Patrick Scully
Sally Kraska’s Tara
– Pearl Prine
Sam Retman’s Zack
– Victoria Cypherd
Sammie
– Raymond Glaman
Sandra Miles’ cat Amy Boyce
Sarg
– Amy, Matt & Cash Peterson
The Schonbrun’s Georgie
– Lois & Bill Kagan
Ms. Shawn Peterson’s Auggie Doggie
– Linda Byrne
Shelly Stuart’s Spikette, aka Spikey
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
– Marty Larkin
– Stacey Zeitlin
– Thanh Tran
Shiloh
– Morgan Hinkle
The Shohet Family’s Oreo
– Jan & Eddie Friedman
Stacey Zeitlin’s Bearded Dragon Digi
– Annie Peterson
– Debby Hansen
– Iwonne Salvador
– Jenny Ludovissy
– Mark & Kris Goldstein
– Norine Sultana-McCall
– Shelly Stuart
– Stacy Hinderliter
– Suzette Hunter
Sue Girard’s Sega & Chuck
– Susan Malinao
Sue & Keith Littleton’s Jordan
Suzie Hayes’ dog Boogaloo
– Billie Crow
Tabitha, Sabrina, Cleo & Gato
– Jean Carol Bentley
Teri & Chris Sowul’s dog Lucky
Dr. Terry Scott’s dog Buster
– Dr. Carol Schmitt
– Elissa Barber
Vivian
– Clarice Hurni
Wendy & Roger Bowers’ Oso
– Nancy Brownlee
In Honor of People
Ann Kay’s birthday
– Trish Robinson
Anna Daniels
– Russell St. John
Ashley Stephens’ birthday
– Frenchy & Pepe
Binnie Brooks’ birthday
– Susan Brooks
Bob Burnard’s birthday
– Michael, Nancy & Chase
Dr. Bruce Persky’s 60 th birthday
– Judy Gumbiner
Chris Richardson
– Jacob White
Dr. Christine Wilson
– Elisa & Tim Weichel
Dave & Erika Valette
– Jacob White
Diane Edenfield’s birthday
– Sharon & Charles Van Ivan
Earl & Geraldine Holton
– Marrokal Construction Co.
Elsa Canin’s birthday
– David Canin
Evan Rubin’s 50 th birthday
– Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rubin
Gordon Fines’ birthday
– Larry Schechter
Jeffrey Pace’s birthday
– Donna Pace
Jennifer Zuhone’s birthday
– Kirstin & Samantha Chubb
– Lance & Joni Schlumm
– Lara & Clayton Herndon
– Victoria & Michael Paris
Jerry & Zelma Kinnison
– Barbara Catherine Cord
Kathy Hare
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Kris & Ren for the 2005 Walk for
Animals
– Howard & Barbara Goldstein
Lan Thoreson
– Dell Grace Schroeder
Laura Gann’s birthday
– Michael, Nancy & Chase
Lauri Howell’s birthday
– Travis Morgan
Leslie Gregory
– Brice & Carol Lockwood
Lily Carlon’s birthday
– Colleen Ratcliff
Lisa Buchner
– DSD Business Systems
In Memoriam
Mikayla McCarthy’s birthday
– Frenchy & Pepe
Ross Woodard’s birthday
– Leslie Woodard
The San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA
– Gertrude Trull
Tama Varano
– The Reiss Family
William Letsch’s birthday
– Erin Letsch
In Honor of Pets
Arturo & Linda Alemany’s Felix
from SDHS
Barbara & Ormond Henry’s Annie II
Claude Stanhope’s Dogee
Ginger, from Rancho Coastal
Humane Society
– Dean Inman
Georgine Emerson’s 19-year-old cat
Winston
Karen Lou Laffoon’s dog, Amanda’s
16 th birthday
Mary Bradstreet’s dog, Patsy Jane’s
10 th birthday
– Connie Dewery
Mary Gardner’s two cats
Peaches the cat
– McKayla LaBorde
Sylvia & Patrick Sullivan’s dog Otto
– Shawn Noel
Terri San Giovanni’s dogs Charlie
& Toby
– Lois Kagan
Vera Ann Barile’s 15-year-old cat
Killer
Zoey Altman, the company dog
– Bonnie Pearce
Vet Memorials
Dr. Anthony Michael
– The Alburquerque Family’s dog
Goldy
– The Anderson Family’s dog Layla
– The Atkins Family’s dog Vinca
– The Baron Family’s cat Felix
– The Bartlett Family’s cat Tipper
– The Beutler Family’s cat Sweetie
Pie
– The Boyce Family’s dog Cary
– The Buelterman Family’s dog
Cisco
– The Fennelly Family’s dog
Wilhelmine
– The Friedman Family’s dog Foxi
– The Gless Family’s cat Blacky
– The Hammerand Family’s dog
Lincoln
– The Henton Family’s Nicky &
Patches
– The Hill Family’s cat Max
– The Lanham Family’s dog Butch
– The McCord Family’s cat Tiki
– The McNally Family’s dog Troy
– The Madruga Family’s dog Sammy
– The Mullen Family’s cat Smokey
– The Nantz Family’s dog Sunny
– The Palmer Family’s dog Simba
– The Schaefer Family’s dog Ginger
– The Schneider Family’s dog
Murphy
– The Stork Family’s dog Midnight
Snow
– The Suchonic Family’s dog Wilma
– The Tisi Family’s dog Equis
– The Trusk Family’s dog Misha
– The Toma Danovsky Family’s dog
Bruno
– The Zeran Family’s dog Cassie
Dr. Gerry Soifer
– Bill & Dee Snow’s dog Ben
– Dan Snortum’s dog Rusty
– Michele & Darrin Brown’s dog
Boda
– Ms. Enchi Liu’s dog Tai-Ping
Dr. Greg Bowerman
– Brita Ferm & Richard Schneider’s
dog Footz
– Jane Donley & Mindy Pellissier’s
dog Breaker
– Karin Coddon’s cat Riley
– Kate Bell’s cat Kyoshi
– Kay Wilder’s dog James
– Mark Palmerton’s dog Bandit
– Rebecca Murphy’s cat Confused
– Robin Arthur’s cat Toker
– Tina Chrones’ cat Little
– William & Jeannie Fitzgerald’s dog
Senator
Dr. Nancy Bushnell
– Jo & John Krause’s dog Anna
– The Krehbiel Family’s dog Kookie
– Peggy Thompson’s dog Brittney
– Rita & Alan Campbell’s cat
Snowball
– The Snell Family’s dog Liberty
Dr. Patricia Teague
– Sarah Fischer’s Pug Blackjack
– Mr. & Mrs. Walter Flicker’s cat
Freebie
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 March 16 and July 15, 2005.
Estelle N. Bergman
Helen J. and William A. Bergmann
Cecelia M. Collier
Mildred Craig
Virginia Lee Cunningham
Clyde and Ellen Fleming
Caroline M. Hayden Advised Fund
The San Diego Foundation
Huettner Family Trust
Karel Leeuwenberg
Maria Malmberg
Frances G. Miner
Anne Neiswender
John and Jennie Newton Foundation
Ethel Pratt
Sanda Shively
Carolyn Jean Smith
Basile and Vieno Vetoulis
Barry Young
Leona C. Zinky
AnimalFare • Fall 2005
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Rocky’s
Doggie Café
Come share a latte with
your pooch at the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA
Proudly brewing Starbucks coffee
and featuring:
• Hot and cold coffee drinks
• Non-coffee drinks and snacks
• Blended Creamice and Italian sodas
Located at the San Diego Campus
for Animal Care
5500 Gaines Street
(619) 299-7012
www.sdhumane.org
Open Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
We are saddened by the loss of our friend
and benefactor, Junko Cushman. Rocky’s
Doggie Cafe was made possible by a generous
contribution from Larry and Junko Cushman and
the Cushman Family Foundation of the United
Way of San Diego, and is named for one of
Junko’s beloved animal companions, Rocky.
WH AT’S G O
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
will be closed Monday, September 5 in
observance of Labor Day.
SPECIAL EVENTS
October 8 – Fur Ball
The 19 th 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
Fall Doggie Cafés – September 30,
October 28 and November 18
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, September 15
“Dogs and Toddlers”
Thursday, October 20
“Intro to Ttouch”
Thursday, November 10
“Dog Aggression”
Tots and Tales – Thursday, September 22
and October 27
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 the first Saturday from 10
a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Humane Society.
To join and for fee information, 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.
Pet First Aid – October 1
Prepare for pet emergencies with this
four-hour class taught by the American
Red Cross covering choking, breathing
difficulties, broken bones, shock, poisoning,
snakebites, car sickness and other pet
medical issues. The class will be held from
12 to 4 p.m. in the Loomis Auditorium.
Cost is $45 and includes a Pet First Aid
certification and a handbook. Reservations
are required and space is limited! To
register, please e-mail cp@sdhumane.org
or call (619) 243-3424.
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.

I N G O N !
SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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 Tuesday 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
11a.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
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
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.
How to Live Happily Ever After with
Your Dog or Cat
Prevent and manage unwanted
behaviors and 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.
Call extension 2247.
Puppy and Kitten Support Group
Bring your puppy or kitten for an hour
of 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.
Good Puppy
Good Puppy, for pups between four
and seven months, teaches how to
use cues, clickers, and reward markers
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.
Call extension 2247.
Need some extra help?
Call our Behavior Helpline at (619)
299-7012 extension 2277 or email
us at behavior@sdhumane.org to get
advice from one of our nationally certified
behavior trainers.
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
Foundation for Dog Sports. 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.
Calling All
Animal Lovers:
Volunteers Needed!
If you are an animal enthusiast and
want to help local animals in San
Diego, check out the wonderful
volunteering opportunities at the San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
We have many opportunities in
Animal Care including dog walking
and training, cat socializing, bunny
exercising, mobile adoptions and foster
care. For more information visit our
website at www.sdhumane.org or call
(619) 299-7012, extension 2252.

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San Diego, CA 92110-2572
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