Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Winter 2009 ⢠V ol. 43 No. 4 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
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Photo: C<strong>and</strong>ice Eley<br />
Photo: C<strong>and</strong>ice Eley<br />
s A Cheetah’s Best Friend<br />
In the case of a cheetah named Bakari, there’s no friend<br />
closer than Miley, a 2-year-<strong>ol</strong>d Labrador mix. Adopted by the<br />
Zo<strong>ol</strong>ogical <strong>Society</strong> of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> from the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>SPCA</strong>, Miley is an official <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Zoo cheetah<br />
pal, <strong>and</strong> her job is to help Bakari ease into his r<strong>ol</strong>e as an<br />
animal ambassador. Through her outgoing <strong>and</strong> people-loving<br />
personality, Miley keeps Bakari relaxed <strong>and</strong> confident in new<br />
situations. Together, the two educate visitors in the Zoo’s<br />
“Backstage Pass” program, raising awareness for both wildlife<br />
conservation <strong>and</strong> pet adoption.<br />
s A Featured Pet Finds His Happy Home<br />
Staff <strong>and</strong> v<strong>ol</strong>unteers alike delighted with the happy<br />
news of Buster’s adoption. Buster, a sweet 4-year-<strong>ol</strong>d<br />
Shepherd mix whose story of rescue by the <strong>Humane</strong><br />
Investigations team was featured in the Fall issue of<br />
AnimalFare, was adopted in September. He was a favorite<br />
of all who came in contact with him. Buster’s sweet<br />
disposition <strong>and</strong> affectionate ways were a true testament to<br />
the healing powers of love in the face of adversity.<br />
Photo: C<strong>and</strong>ice Eley<br />
s<br />
Celebrating Our V<strong>ol</strong>unteers<br />
Oct. 4 was a day of festive food <strong>and</strong> celebration<br />
at the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. V<strong>ol</strong>unteers were<br />
treated to an afternoon appreciation picnic that<br />
included a talk from renowned author <strong>and</strong> radio<br />
personality Dr. Richard Lederer, who signed copies<br />
of his latest releases A Treasury for Cat Lovers <strong>and</strong> A<br />
Treasury for Dog Lovers. Special awards were given<br />
to the dedicated v<strong>ol</strong>unteers that have reached the<br />
milestones of five, 10, 15, 20 <strong>and</strong> even 35 years of<br />
devoted service to the <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.<br />
10 www.sdhumane.org<br />
AnimalFare • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2009</strong>