SPRING 2005 • V ol. 40 No. 1 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

SPRING 2005 • Vol. 40 No. 1

president’s message
Society’s Cat
Population
Continues to Grow
Mark Goldstein, DVM,
president of the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA
with Ren
With your continued support, our expanding Campus and the growing knowledge and skills of our staff, the
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA has been able to accept special cats that require an extended level of
care in order to reach an adoptable status. It’s all part of our commitment to not only save the life of every
adoptable animal, but to work with and manage those animals whose conditions are treatable. As a result of opening our
doors and our hearts to greater challenges, our cat population has increased, and some of our cats are spending longer periods
of time at our facility before finding new, loving homes.
We’ve seen an increase in the numbers of cats spending longer and longer periods of time with us for two reasons. First,
the cat population in general has increased nationwide, and the cat population in San Diego has been quick to follow that
trend. Second, those treatable cats tend to have two issues working against them – age and a medical and/or temperament
issue.
Ironically, a healthy and affectionate older cat does not have a difficult time finding his or her way into a new home,
nor does a cat with a medical or temperament issue. But when you couple these factors, potential adopters often overlook
these special felines, perhaps thinking they are taking on a responsibility they are not geared up for.
Yet the benefits of adopting an older cat are tremendous. Besides being through the rambunctious (and sometimes
destructive) kitten behaviors, what you see with an older cat is what you get. An older cat is content to sit in your lap,
bask in the sunshine and be your constant companion. And an older cat with a manageable medical condition just needs a
little, extra care - like a special diet or daily medication. Sounds just like most of us as we age!
So what is the Humane Society doing to help our longer-stay cats find their way into new homes? Representatives from
the Society’s various departments have formed a committee in order to address the problem and employ creative solutions
to help move these wonderful cats into loving homes. Over the coming months, you’ll notice a shift in our media relations,
community outreach and adoption support efforts.
The Humane Society’s Public Relations Department currently has six regular, on-going media commitments (please
see page 11 for the schedule). Whenever possible, media relations efforts for these segments will now focus on our longer-stay
cats until we can increase adoptions for this special group. In addition, you’ll see a new cat profiled in each issue
of AnimalFare (please see page six to meet Cleo!). If you’re a cat-lover, please come visit us in person to meet our featured
cats.
Our Community Programs Department is planning upcoming cat-themed classes, lectures and events, similar to what
we currently offer for the dog lovers in our community. We’re hopeful that offering cat-specific activities and events will
draw a unique, cat-loving crowd that may consider adopting one of our special cats.
Lastly, our Animal Care Department is investigating several creative ways to provide immediate and ongoing support to
adopters of our special cats, including assistance for the management of dietary or medical needs. We’re even exploring the
option of providing trial memberships for veterinary care insurance. Our ability to provide these services and resources is
only possible because of your generous support.
So if you’re thinking about adding a new pet friend to your home in 2005, consider adopting one of our longer-stay
cats. They may require some additional care and attention, but they have just as much love to give and will provide you
with affection and companionship for years to come.
As our ability and responsibility to help animals in need increases, so does our dependence on the community and
people like you. Thank you for caring and for your continued support.

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, Leslie Gregory,
Georgia Griffiths, Phyllis Lanphier, Dave Mason, Peter Van Rossum
President
AnimalFare Editor
Contributors
Photographers
Design & Layout
LIFE MEMBERS
Giovanni Bucolo, Ph.D., Betsy Hillyer, John Parker,
Dan & Vi McKinney, Sheila Vardaman
Mark Goldstein, DVM
Megan Richards
Nan Arthur, Judith Eisenberg, Jessica Lennox,
Behnaz Peterson, Shelly Stuart, Sarah Whorley
Melisa Cogdell, B.J. Comer, Rodney Regala
Kat Design
Our sincere thanks to Kat Design and SOS Printing for their generous
support of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA provides vital services to animals and people alike through sheltering
and adopting animals, providing positive reinforcement behavior training for
adoptable animals and for owned animals through public training classes,
investigating animal cruelty and neglect, providing adult and youth education
programs, sharing animals through pet-assisted therapy and rescuing animals
in emergency situations.
A private, nonprofit organization that receives no public or government
funding, the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA is supported solely by
contributions, grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the Society’s antique
consignment store in La Jolla (Glorious Antiques) and some fees for service.
For your privacy, the Society does not sell, rent, lend or exchange our
AnimalFare mailing or contributor lists.
From the Mailbox
Dear Friends at the Humane Society,
I wanted to share my gratitude with you for both the process
and result of adopting my kitty, Sweets. My life is much
more rich and unpredictably
exciting with this little
box-hopping, snoring,
toy-chasing, chest-laying
creature. Thank you!
David McCain
Dear Humane Society,
I wanted to let you know how happy Calvin is in his new
home. He loves playing with his new brother, Finnigan, and
going to dog beach. I’m
so glad I saw him on your
Web site and came down
to meet him – he’s perfect
for us! I want everyone to
know how much I appreciate
the time and energy
Humane Society staff
took to ensure that Calvin
found a good home.
Hopefully this picture speaks for itself as to how Calvin is
doing.
Sincerely,
Lynn Brennan
To our Friends at the Humane Society,
Our lives have changed for the better since adopting our
dog Wendy from Mobile Adoptions this last summer. She is
our little princess and we love
taking her everywhere we go.
So much so that we recently
made her a Harley Davidson
jacket to match her dad! It
took her awhile, but she has
even become friends with our
cats and birds. Thank you for
everything that you do for
animals.
Yours,
The Taylor Family
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Pictured left to right – James Myers, CEO of PETCO; Tracie Plefka, partnerships manager of the
PETCO Foundation; Mark Goldstein, DVM, president of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA;
Shelly Stuart, director of development of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA; Bruce Hall,
president and chief operating officer of PETCO and president of the PETCO Foundation.
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PETCO and the Humane Society Partner to Improve Animal Welfare in San Diego County
imagine the impact $1 million can have on the care of companion animals in need in
the San Diego area. Couple this with invaluable marketing opportunities like in-store
messaging at PETCO stores and promotions at PETCO Park, and you have the
incredible gift PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. and the PETCO Foundation have given
the private, not-for-profit San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
“We are grateful to our corporate
alliances like PETCO for their recognition
of the value the San Diego
Humane Society provides to the
communities it serves,” said Mark
Goldstein, DVM, president of the
San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA. “PETCO’s landmark leadership
gift sets an example for other San
Diego-based corporations to follow
by providing critical financial assistance
to animal welfare organizations
that work every day to strengthen
the human-animal bond,” added
Goldstein.
The million-dollar gift will be
distributed over a five-year period and
will directly benefit the Society’s ongoing
animal welfare programs and
services at its facility at the San Diego
Campus for Animal Care. In return,
the Campus’ main courtyard area,
which features an animal-inspired
fountain, motivational quotations,
educational signage and a serene,
healing environment, has been named
PETCO Plaza. In addition, PETCO
will serve as a lead sponsor at each of
the Humane Society’s three annual
events and will receive recognition as
a $1 million-plus benefactor on the
Society’s donor wall.
“This partnership will ensure that
the caring, compassionate and creative
programs developed at the San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA
will serve as a model as to how a
twenty-first century animal welfare
organization should be operated,”
said Bruce Hall, president and chief
operating officer of PETCO and
president of the PETCO Foundation.
“We are extremely proud to support
the noble work of the San Diego
Humane Society, and this gift further
demonstrates our ongoing dedication
to groups who share our commitment
to animal care and welfare.”
Over the years, PETCO and the
PETCO Foundation have supported
the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA through in-store adoptions,
fundraisers, contributions and sponsorships
of annual events. Last fall,
PETCO and the Humane Society
worked together to distribute more
than $35,000 to fire victims in need
of pet supplies after the October
2003 wildfires.
“This agreement is the culmination
of many years of working closely
with PETCO and the PETCO
Foundation, and we are eager to build
upon our great foundation in coming
years for the benefit of companion
animals in San Diego County,” said
Shelly Stuart, director of development
at the San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA. “We are extremely grateful
for PETCO’s gift and are excited
that they have aligned with the San
Diego Humane Society in such a
major way.”
in addition to PETCO’s recent landmark
gift to the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA, the company has
a long, rich history of supporting the
Society through several annual in-store
fundraising efforts. PETCO’s “Spring a Pet”
fundraiser will again aid the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA through
donation cards sold in PETCO stores in
$1, $5, $10 and $20 denominations. Fifty
percent of proceeds raised locally will
directly benefit the care of animals at the
Society. The remaining proceeds will benefit
other local animal welfare organizations.
Look for the “Spring a Pet” promotion at
your favorite PETCO retail store beginning
March 13, 2005, or make a donation online
at www.petco.com. The promotion
runs through April 17.
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Unique and Special Kitty Seeks Perfect Match –
Are You the One?
Cleo is a sweet, seven-year-old kitty
looking for a home that will appreciate
her for the special cat she is.
She thoroughly enjoys being pet, hanging
out with her people friends and taking catnaps
in the sun. However, Cleo prefers not
to be picked up or being pet on the belly.
Many cats dislike being picked up and
carried around or having certain areas of
their bodies touched. Cleo needs a home
with pet parents who will adore her for the
cat she is and respect her unique likes and
dislikes.
Due to her handling preferences, Cleo
would do best in an adult-only home or a
home with cat-savvy children 12 years and
older. Cleo does well with dogs and other
gentle cats, and while she accepts her canine
and feline friends, Cleo would also do great
as the center of attention in her new home.
So if you’re looking for a cat to shower with
love and attention (who will surely return all
that love in spades!), then Cleo is your girl!
We’re featuring Cleo in our quarterly
AnimalFare newsletter because she’s been
awaiting adoption longer than any other cat
at the Humane Society. Hopefully with a
little help from animal lovers like you, she’ll
find a wonderful home with pet parents
who will cherish and adore her and give her
the love she deserves.
Would you like to know more about
Cleo? Then read on…
Cleo’s Story
Cleo was adopted as a kitten from a
humane society in Chicago. She was raised
in several different households as an indooronly
cat where she was exposed to people
of all ages, cats of several different ages and
temperaments as well as cat-savvy dogs.
According to her previous pet parent, Cleo’s
favorite activities include spending time
sleeping on the bed and basking in the sunshine
on the windowsill.
In April 2004, Cleo’s previous pet parent
decided that she was no longer home
enough to give Cleo the attention she
deserved. She felt that Cleo was bored
and lonely and would do better in a home
where she could get more attention or have
another friendly, mellow cat to spend time
with.
While living at the Humane Society,
our medical staff discovered that Cleo was
allergic to something in her environment,
most likely her food. According to the
veterinary staff at the San Diego Humane
Society, allergies are a common problem
for dogs and cats. Pets, just like people,
can develop allergies to literally anything
in their environment. The most common
groups of allergens include inhalants like
pollen or dust, food ingredients or insect
and flea bites. Allergies in animals, as with
people, can need long-term or lifetime
management. Some animals may develop
Cleo, a sweet seven-year-old cat, is waiting for
a loving home.
seasonal allergies, while others can exhibit
year-round symptoms.
To treat Cleo’s allergies, our veterinarians
put her on a low-allergen diet. Cleo
has done very well and her symptoms have
all but disappeared. Cleo’s allergies, as well
as her handling preferences, have been
the main hurdle in getting this otherwise
healthy and affectionate cat adopted into a
new, loving home.
Hopefully someone out there is ready
to take home a special kitty like Cleo and
make her a part of the family. If you’re looking
for an extra-special, super-sweet, refined
feline friend to share your life with, Cleo
just may be your perfect match! Come meet
her at the Humane Society today!
Loud and Clear Records
owner Lee’s dog Kala
Loud and Clear Records Donates Half of CD Compilation Proceeds
to San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
Not long after the October 2003 wildfires, Loud and Clear Records owner Brad Lee created a “best of San
Diego” compilation of local indie-rock (independent or alternative rock) bands titled “San Diego is Burning.”
Lee wanted their compilation to benefit a worthy cause and decided to give half of the CD’s proceeds to the San
Diego Humane Society and SPCA. Lee learned about the variety of programs and services offered by the Society
to the public through a friend who worked at the Society.
“I have always been an animal lover, particularly dogs,” said Lee. “Not being able to adopt all the dogs in need
of homes myself, I figured this was one small thing I could do to help take care of them.”
In August 2004, the Humane Society received $700 from the CD’s release party. Loud and Clear Records
plans to make future donations to the Society now that the CD has received national recognition.
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA thanks Brad Lee and Loud and Clear Records for their support!
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Ask a T r a i n e r
KITTY WARS
Q: How can I get my two new kittens
to get along? I adopted Willow, an eightweek-old
female, from another local shelter
and Bulls Eye, an eight-week-old male,
from the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA one week later. Although Willow
is a female, she is much bigger than Bulls
Eye and picks on him constantly. I love
these two little kittens and just want them
to love each other too. Please help!
Scott
A: You have a very typical problem
on your hands – two kittens testing each
other to establish themselves in their new
home. Even though Willow has only been
there one week longer, she probably feels
like the “queen of the castle” and wants
to make sure Bulls Eye knows that too!
Fortunately, there are a few things you
can do to integrate your new furry friends
safely and happily:
• First, provide positive reinforcement
whenever they are peacefully sharing the
same space – give them a few tasty kitty
treats or just calmly praise them and let
them know what good kitties they are!
• Another helpful way to introduce
new cats to each other, young or old, is
by “scenting.” Rub Bulls Eye with a towel
and then let Willow eat near the towel.
You can even put Willow’s food bowl
right on top of the scented towel. Scent
is a very important way for cats to get to
know each other and to “mark” their territory.
This is a positive way of helping that
process along a little.
• Height is really important to cats
when they are establishing their territory.
Provide them with cat trees they can
climb to check things out, or as a safe
escape if some “alone time” is needed.
• Lastly, one litter box per cat is
the rule of thumb for happy multi-cat
households. They won’t have to compete
with each other or worry about being
“ambushed” while taking care of business.
The San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA offers great classes and workshops
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for cat parents. 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. It should just be a matter
of time before your kitties are enjoying
each other’s company and not driving one
another, and YOU, crazy!
Editor’s Note: During a follow-up call
with Scott, he reported that Willow and
Bulls Eye are doing great and are now the
best of friends!
In general, most
rabbits don’t like
being held and
carried around.
BUNNY BLUNDERS
Q: We just adopted a new bunny
and are really surprised at how much he
dislikes being held and carried around.
When we try to pick him up, he kicks his
legs and struggles. Are we doing something
wrong?
Anonymous
A: Rest assured that there is nothing
wrong with you or your new bunny.
What you are experiencing is very typical
rabbit behavior. In general, most rabbits
don’t like being held and carried around.
Many people think they do and really
want to hold and cuddle them because
they are so soft and cute! You have a very
normal bunny problem on your hands.
Here are some helpful tips for getting on
good terms with your new rabbit:
• Try putting your bunny’s cage on
the floor and let him come out when he
wants to. You should just sit on the floor
near the cage and wait for him to come to
you. If he’s in the mood, he might climb
into your lap for some cuddling and petting.
It’s better to let him sit on your lap
and enjoy each
other’s company
than to pick him
up and carry him
around.
• Cages that open
from both the top
and side, rather than the front, are
ideal. This allows you to open the top for
cleaning and feeding while leaving the
side open so your bunny can come and
go as he pleases so he doesn’t feel like you
are reaching in and invading his space.
We sell this type of cage in the San Diego
Humane Society’s retail store.
• Keep in mind that unlike cats and
dogs, rabbits are prey animals in the wild,
so their natural instinct is to hide. They
tend to be a little defensive by nature and
it’s important to understand and respect
this. Provide your bunny with a variety of
hiding places, or “dens,” in his cage.
• Make sure an adult always supervises
any interactions between your bunny
and children. Children in particular may
want to pick up rabbits and carry them
around. This could be unsafe for the child
and the bunny. An adult should always be
the primary caretaker for any animal.
• Lastly, if there is ever a sudden
behavior change with your rabbit, take
him to a veterinarian that specializes in
caring for small animals. Rabbits are very
good at masking injury or illness. With
any behavior change, it’s always best to
rule out medical problems first before trying
anything else.
Best of luck with your new bunny!
Nan Arthur, CPDT
Senior Behavior Trainer
Outreach Education Specialist
Got a question for our Behavior
and Training staff? E-mail us at
behavior@sdhumane.org.
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In Memoriam
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 October 16 and December 31, 2004.
Estelle N. Bergman
Cecelia M. Collier
Richard P. Conboy
Clifford B. and June Curtis
Harley C. Durfee, Jr.
Judith A. Egan
Bruce M. and Helen Engebretson
Lars O. and Ingrid Frey
Virginia Lucile Martin
Sadie Nelson
John and Jennie Newton Foundation
Leone Nichols and C. B. Reid
Becky Marie Roelfsema
John and Jane Selck
Ora Shand
Your Enabling Gifts… Each and Every Donation Counts!
As a nonprofit organization that receives no public funding, the
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA depends on the generous
and faithful gifts of our friends. Without your support, we simply
could not accomplish what we do. Every gift is important to us.
We are indebted to our volunteers who provide their time,
energy and expertise. These gifts are valuable, and we cherish them.
There are other gifts that are equally important to us – monetary
gifts that provide for the animals left in our care, support community
programs, help the Humane Society fight animal abuse and
neglect and further other mission-related needs. These gifts include
regular contributions, special giving and planned gifts.
Regular Gifts
Last year the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA received
more than 30,000 individual contributions from people who support
our ongoing work. These cash gifts comprise the backbone
of our donor support program, and we depend on them to meet
our daily obligations. For the most part, these gifts come out of a
person’s monthly income, and we are extremely grateful for each
and every gift we receive.
Special Gifts
As a growing and expanding organization, the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA periodically seeks to raise additional
please detach and mail the form below
funds for building maintenance and other special projects and
purposes. For example, last year the Ellen Browning Scripps
Foundation funded a new van for the Pet-Assisted Therapy program.
While the number of donors making special or major gifts
may be smaller than the number of regular donors, these generous
gifts are extremely important to the Humane Society’s ability to
serve the people and animals in our community.
Ultimate Gifts
These gifts are in a class by themselves. They are sometimes made
during a person’s lifetime, and sometimes upon death, as in the case
of a will bequest. Bequests can be in the form of a cash gift, or they
can involve non-cash assets such as real estate, or other estate assets.
An ultimate gift calls for careful planning and usually requires the
assistance of professional advisors. Gifts in the ultimate category
represent a smaller but highly committed group of donors. These are
our Humane Heritage Circle members, and we are pleased to recognize
them on a donor board located in our main lobby.
We value and appreciate every single one of our donors, no
matter what category of gift they give. The health and effectiveness
of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA depends on all of
them! To learn more about making a planned gift to the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA, please complete the form below, or
call Shelly Stuart, director of development, at (619) 243-3410.
Please send free information about leaving a bequest to the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA.
I/We have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society in my/our estate plan. Please send information about
the Humane Heritage Circle.
Please contact me about a personal visit. The best time to call is___________________________________________ .
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________________________
3)
State: _____ Zip: ___________ Phone: ____________________________
Mail this form to:
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Attn: Shelly Stuart
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Don’t Miss Out – Telethon 2005 Airs March 5!
Tune-in for a Great Show and Make a Pledge for Animals
When visiting the San Diego Humane
Society and SPCA’s new home at the San
Diego Campus for Animal Care, you’ll
notice two silver-colored cat and dog
statues covered with individually engraved
pet tags. These celebration statues allow
pet parents to create an everlasting tribute
to the animals who have touched their
lives.
The San Diego Humane Society will
create a tag for your pet when you make a
gift of $100 or more in his or her honor!
You will have the satisfaction of knowing
that your gift supports ongoing Humane
Society programs and services throughout
the community.
The pet tags are one and a half inches
across, and can hold up to four lines of
text (14 characters per line, including
spaces). You have the option of choosing
a standard celebration tag, or creating
your own. Please contact Jenny
Ludovissy at (619) 243-3401 with any
questions about the Celebration Statue
program. We will continue adding tags
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until both statues are filled.
The San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA’s Eighth Annual Telethon, presented
by PETCO and the PETCO Foundation
and sponsored by Ralphs and Miramar
Kitchen and Bath, airs Saturday, March 5,
from noon to 5 p.m. on FOX Channel 6.
The five-hour live telethon features
adoptable animals, informative segments
about the Humane Society’s programs and
services, heartwarming adoption vignettes,
behind-the-scenes tours of the San Diego
Campus for Animal Care, the latest animal-related
news, advice from Humane
Society experts and more!
This year’s celebrity hosts include
Clear Channel’s Pamela Howe and
KOOL 99.3 FM’s Dave Mason.
San Diego Humane Society volunteers,
sponsors and donors will answer
phones and take pledges throughout the
entire broadcast, so please tune in and
make a pledge to help animals!
If you’re looking to add a new furry
companion to your family, please join
us at our new facility at the San Diego
Campus for Animal Care on Telethon day.
We’ll have a number of wonderful animals
available for adoption, counselors to help
you make the right match for your family
and an entertaining and informative
Pet Fair in the central Campus courtyard.
Good news - adoption hours have
been extended during Telethon. Visit the
Society between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and
find your new best friend! Please join us
for all the fun!
Create an Everlasting Tribute to Your Beloved Pet
For more information about our
annual Telethon and exciting sponsorship
opportunities, please call (619) 243-3441
or visit www.sdhumane.org.
CELEBRATION PET TAG ORDER FORM
Name ______________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State _______ Zip _____________
Phone ______________________________ Mobile ________________________________
Please choose a statue dog cat Enclosed is my gift of $ __________________
Please charge my Visa MC Amex Expiration _______________________
Card Number _______________________________________________________________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________
Create Your Own Tag
(please leave blank square(s) to indicate blank spaces)
Standard Pet Tag
(please fill in the squares with your pet’s name)
In Celebration
of:
Mail this form with your donation to: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA,
5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110, Attention: Jenny Ludovissy
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San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Hosts Animal
Law Enforcement Training Academy
The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA hosted the
Animal Law Enforcement Training Academy at the San
Diego Campus for Animal Care September 20 through
October 1, 2004. The two-week long academy, held in cooperation
with the State Humane Association, is required for all individuals
in California pursuing careers in humane law enforcement. This is
the first academy to be held in Southern California in four years.
“As San Diego grows, so does the demand on humane law
enforcement officers,” said Agent Mike Griffin, a humane officer
with the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. “Hosting
the academy is a big step toward building a core group of highly
trained and skilled humane law enforcement officers to protect San
Diego’s companion animals.”
The Animal Law Enforcement Training Academy provided 80
hours of instruction, devoting 46 hours to humane law education
and 34 hours to animal care training. Many students also enrolled
in a Police Officer Standard Testing (POST)-certified Illegal Animal
Fighting class that provided studies into dog and cock fighting.
“It was an honor to host this esteemed academy and to know
that students will use the knowledge they learned here as a foundation
for careers as humane officers,” said Zachary Shalit,
manager of the Investigations Department at the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA. “Moving forward, graduates can enjoy
a challenging and rewarding career in the field of animal welfare.”
The next humane academy is slated for August 22 through
September 2, 2005. For more information about the academy or a
career in animal law enforcement, please visit www.sdhumane.org
or call the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Investigations
Department at (619) 243-3420.
Just for Kids! Spring Animal Adventure Camp
Hey parents! Animal-loving kids can kick off spring the right way with lovable animal buddies and fun
games and activities at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Spring 2005 Animal Adventure Camp!
Kids ages five to 13 can:
• Train dogs
• Exercise bunnies and guinea pigs
• Socialize cats
• Enjoy animal-related games and crafts
• Conduct pet food taste tests for dogs and guinea pigs
• Get behind the scenes tours of the Humane Society’s
new, innovative campus
• And much more!
Weeklong sessions are available the weeks of March 21, 28
or April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $160 per camper.
Proceeds directly benefit ongoing Humane Society animal
welfare programs and services at the San Diego Campus for
Animal Care.
Spaces are filling fast, so call today! To register or receive
more information, call the Youth Education Department at
(619) 243-3432 or visit www.sdhumane.org and click on “Just
for Kids.”
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list
S P R I N G 2 0 0 5
m
Animal Care: SENSE-ation Harnesses in all sizes (available
at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s retail store or
online at www.softtouchconcepts.com); dog treats; animal-related
VHS movies for dog apartments (please call for a complete movie
list); small play mice; slicker-style cat grooming brushes; cat nailtrimming
scissors; colorful throw rugs for decorating cat habitats;
plastic toys for rabbits; towels in all sizes
WiSH
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: Small laundry basket with lid; small
refrigerator; fake or live plants for Health and Behavior Support
Center; sunflower silk flowers; large outdoor restaurant-style propane
heater; flat-screen television (call 619-243-3436 for details)
Education: Gift certificates to Michaels (to purchase program
supplies); wireless lapel microphone and sound system; EZ-
Up Canopy; paper animal-themed birthday party supplies (plates,
cups, hats, etc.)
Foster Program: Heating pads; cat wand toys; kitten toys;
puppy housetraining pads; small rawhides and chew treats for
puppies; small bags of non-clumping litter
Investigations: Digital camera; ink jet photo paper;
small refrigerator; portable cassette recorder; camper shell for
Investigations vehicle (call 619-243-3420 for details)
Mobile Adoptions: Rawhides of any kind or size; cat toys;
soft dog toys; dog collars; small animal water bottles; disposable
cameras
Pet-Assisted Therapy: Polaroid film; gift cards or gift certificates
to local gas stations
Retail Center: New or slightly used stuffed animal cats,
dogs and bunnies to use for displays; decorations for all annual
holidays; fax machine
Special Events/Development: Large theater-style popcorn
machine; large thermos-style drink dispensers (Cambros);
electric stapler; electric letter opener
Sherman Street Facility: Plastic children’s pool; portable
radio; EZ-Up Canopy; carpet squares for cat habitats
Veterinary Services: Donations for the purchase of a
blood pressure monitor and glucometer (to measure blood sugar
in diabetic animals)
Volunteer Program: Gift certificates to local restaurants
for Volunteers of the Month; mobile outdoor kiosk for use as an
information booth (call 619-243-3406 for details); 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.
Check out the “Pet of the Week”
Thursdays on the Animal House page
in the Currents section.
Listen for the “KOOL K-9 of the
Week” every Friday at 8 a.m.
See our adoptable animals on the “Pet Friends”
segment every Wednesday at 7:25 a.m.
Learn valuable training tips on the “Pet Peeves”
segment every other Sunday at 8:25 a.m.
Check out our adoptable animals on the
“Pet of the Week” segment every third
Monday at 8:45 a.m.
Listen to “Jagger and Kristi’s Kritters” every
other Monday at 7:10 a.m.
E-mail pr@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3437 with questions or comments about any of our media
outreach efforts.
AnimalFare • Spring 2005
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gifts of love
Tribute and memorial donations
are a special way to remember and
honor loved ones and pets. A card
will be sent to whomever you ask
us to notify. The following memorial
and tribute gifts were received
between October 1 and December
31, 2004.
In Memory of People
AC Jennings, Sr.
– Valerie Jennings
Al Matthews
– Mary Lynch
BJ Lewis
– Margaret Donoghue
Ben MacFarlane
– Price/Legacy Corporation
Bernard Bernes
– Geri Nosari
– Harry Lineback
Betty Gould Strayer
– Ms. Lynn Clark
Bruno W. Bracka
– Audrey Bracka
Bryan Duby
– Michele Crotser and Robert
Bosau
– Stuart Crotser
– William Crotser
Bryon Ramon Granmo
– Joan Evans
Carolyn Ann Lauer
– Ed Lauer
Carolyn J. Schauer
– Patrick Schauer
Charlene Zarkas
– Gisele Cadol
– Todd and Barbara
Ochenduszko
Clifton William Meinsen
– Dan West
– Dave and Linda Wilken
– Edna West
– The Marassi Family
Connie Gonzalez Sanchez
– LaVerne Jones
Diana Smith
– Barbara Cord
Donna Gallo
– Mary Sanford
Doreen Codinha
– Scott and Lori Bonesteel
Dorothy Peary
– Guerry Peary
Dorothy Schick
– Barbara Ireland
– Bess Funkhouser
– Janet Vandal
Edna G. Pfister
– Marvin Bailey and Sue
Anne Jenkerson
– Richard and Laurie Noel
Edward H. Hutchinson
– Jeannette Hutchinson
Ellen Feldsher
– Brenda Riedler
George Bain
– Sid and Sally Saltzstein
– Ted Saltzstein
Helen Copley
– Alex and Betty DeBakcsy
Helen Deutsch
– Sonia Goldstein
James Conte
– Dorothy Conte
James Gibbs
– James Bowyer
– Marijeanne Crabtree
– Mrs. Rose Ellen Howard
Mrs. Jane Price Winn
– Martha Harrington
Jayne Rogers
– William Rogers
John Vastine, M.D.
– Mr. And Mrs. Robert Yarris
Karen Reynolds
– Henry Norris
Kate
– Naomi Kartin and Mark
Katz, M.D.
Lelia Simons
– Marie Taylor
Linda Rangle
– Anonymous
Lois Hormel Lyons
– Germaine Holden
Lola J. Workman
– Dan, Lisa and Aaron Hill
– Maria and Aldo DiGiovanni
Mrs. Lottie Lancaster, age 106
– Andrew
Mrs. Lu Offord
– Susan McKeown
Lutie Armington
– Joan Glasgow
ME Mayfield
– Mary Francis Trail
Margaret “Pet” M. White
– Ms. Elsa Mikkelsen
Marianna Roberts
– John Roberts
Martha Pye
– Margery Grant
Morris “Buddy” West
– Tim and Tracey Moore
Mother of Sheila McGuire and
Cindy Hunter
Oliver and Louise Smith
– William, Herbert and
Calvin Smith
Papa Federico Ibarra
– Ana Carl
Patricia “Pat” Chamberlain
Green
– Barbara and Dix Brow
– RW and JV Parker
– Ron and Gloria Nixon
– Rosemary Stott
Patricia Fischer
– Diana Myers
Ralph Fenton
– Doris White
– Roland and Bea Francis
– Wilma Spaehle
Robert Cross
– Kathryn Starr
Ruth Sanders
– Alana Lennie
Stephen Rodman “Ben”
MacFarlane
– Peggy Stone
Thelma Barlow and her cats
– Barbara Perkins
Theresa Marie Moran
– Steve Dibble
Thomasina Crogan
– Mr. And Mrs. William
Darton
Tracy Schwarberg
– Roberta Greene
Virginia Harris
– Cynthia and Charles
Weslie Parker
– Pat Brown
In Memory of Pets
Adam Wexler and Toni Del
Re’s cat Oreo
– Katie Keach
The Akers Family’s Buck
– David Braun
All of Anne Volimas’ dogs and
cats
Capt. Arthur Fischer Jr.’s cat
Macho
Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Graves’
Holly Bell
Autumn Rothe
– Madlyn, Mike and Rosie
B. Koebke and Kendall French’s
cat Piglet
– Don and Enid Larsen Bandit
– Jane Ellen Woodard
Barbara Beebe’s Sanka
Barbara Brown’s pet Lori
Hon. And Mrs. Barry Ted
Moskowitz’s Teddy
– Hon. Irma Gonzalez and
Bob Brewer
Beau
– Laurie Marechal
Dr. Benita Keiss’ dog Bridget
– Ed Silverman
Bill Buess’ dog Snickers
– Mars Franz
Dr. and Mrs. Bishop Spangler’s
Pansy
– Penny Ann Wilson
Blackie, Keesa and Paiying
– Dorothy Parsons
BooBoo
– Jessie Osborne
Boogie
– Steve Mitchell
Boots and Gretchen Anderson
and Ginger King
– Mary Katherine Anderson
Boris
– David and Ligia De Lara
Breezy
– Debbie Ballagh
Brenda Marufo’s dog Rico
– Andrea Bane
Brenda Richmond’s cat Smokey
Brian Daly and Steve Spinella’s
cat Rex
– Juli Larsen
Brissy, Brandy and Brandon
– Barbara Muterspaw
Buffy
– BJ Matson Jr.
Buster
– Timothy Kinsella
Buttons the cat
– Wanda Wilkinson
Canela, Ebony, Libby, Marty and
Mouser
– Frank Camacho
Carl and Elsie Rosso’s dog
Glory
– Shannon Cary
Carol Mead’s cat Riki
– Elizabeth Kuhn
Carol and Richard Chavez’s
Corgi Abby
– Nancy Vaughan
Cash
– Sandra and John Moore
Catherine Jervey’s Penelope
Cathy Jo Gillis’ cat Hobie
– ME Soderlund
All of Chandra Wallar’s good
girls
Cheryl Hewlett’s Frodo
– Olive Edwards
Charlotte Butterfield’s Dillon
– Thomas Beattie
Chipper
– Phyllis Tabor
Christie
– Eunice Cook
Chuck and Dana Adams’ cat
Leila
Cindy and Jim Jamieson’s Rio
and Ginger
– Francine Hill–Rucoba
Cindy Kelly and Cynthia
Jackson’s cat Chuck
– John and Barbara Tracy
Cleo and Musa
– Larry and Barbara Watson
Coco
– Kung-Jong Lui
Mr. And Mrs. D. Li Pera’s cat Chloe
– Olive Edwards
Dale Knott’s dog Sandy “Flounder”
Dan and Emily Walker’s
beloved cat Kona
Mr. And Mrs. David Hogan’s
Jasmine
– Sharon and Wayne Hanson
David Oliver’s Charger
Dawn Danielson’s Bubba Dax
and Whoopi
Debbie Tulimero’s Sebastian
– Vickie Gooch
Dennis Brown’s dog Hercules
– J. Alexander
The Diaz Family’s dog Annie
– Their friends at Paradise
Point Resort
The Dickinson Family’s
14 yr. old shepherd mix
Dolly, Magoo and all animals
– Karen Bohla-Weaver
Dominick
– Jean Sullivan
Drakkar the dog
– Jami Hoang
Duchess
– David Galecki
Dusty the dog
– Samuel Roberts
Earika Rickabaugh’s dog
Precious
– Kathy Lawrence
Ede Smith’s beloved dog
– Debe Jones
Edith Kaminsky and Family’s
Sasha
– Christine Paterson
Edith Ross’ cat Smokey
Ellen Benkle’s Boss
Ernest and Kathy Linkos’ dog
Max
Esther West’s dog Greta
The Feinberg Family’s Dawn
– Matt and Sheila Lees
Felicia Johnson’s cat Nina
Fienel
– Margaret Fossum
Freeway
– Sandy Callahan
Gabriel Huschane’s Rex
– Richard and Juanita
Kretschmer
Gail and John McDonnell’s St.
Bernard George
– Mark and Kris Goldstein
– Pedro Marcal and Debbie
Mahoney
– Shelly Stuart
Gene and Terri Zurcher’s Emma
– Pat Nevling
Mr. and Mrs. George Kramer’s
Max’s Dad and Bunny
Gerald Stanley’s dog Karl
Gordon Myers’ cat Cindy
Harry Cat
– Veronica Haynes
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haber’s
Cindy
– Luella Gossman
Herbert Sinnen’s dog Wembley
Higgins the dog
– Sara Baldwin
Ida Harloff’s Golden Retriever
Molly
Irvin Lande’s German Shepherd
Rolfie
Mr. And Mrs. JD Strumsky’s
Rocky
Mr. JW Hadfield’s many
animals over the years
Jack and Diane Slagle’s cat
Higgins
– Steve and Mary Lou
Ludovissy
Jago Von Wittensee Eischen
– Nhorma Eischen
James Estey’s cat Big Momma
James Hatcher’s Tina
Jan Lindner’s Deli
– Judy Greene
Jay and Kathy Gonzalez’s cat
Pete
– Debbie Gonzalez
Jean Landmesser’s Stella
Jennifer Nickles’ cat Buddy
– Doraine Offerman
Jesse, Julie and Bowie Fox’s
Maude
– Dad and Mom
Jet Jade and Mingtoi
– Helen VandenBusch
Jill Chambers’ Riley
Joe and Nita McGuire’s
Gretchen
Joseph and Carol Taris’ Mr.
Marple
Karen Haywood’s cat Buster
Bailey
Kathleen Jahaske’s cats Sovareign
and Sara
Kathryn Watson’s cat Sunny
Kathy Perkins’ Lily Bug
Kathy Reynolds’ goldfish Rita
– ME Soderlund
Mr. And Mrs. LL Foster’s Oreo
LV Barbani’s Collie mix Bart
Labrina Harper Stratton’s dog
Milo
– Juli Larsen
Larry Madigan’s Coffee
– Col. William Madigan
The Laubes’ Cody
– Ziggy and Hershey
Leah Gannon’s Sophie
Leo
– Grace Ko
Leonard O’Reilly’s dog Sophie
– Steve and Mary Lou
Ludovissy
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Linda and Jeff German’s Jill
and Katie
Linda Lombardo’s Rosebird
Dog
Lisa Johnston’s Yorkshire Terrier
Nicholas
– Marjorie Lovell
Lisa Rosen’s Luigi
– Shari Snyder
Lois and Gordon Lukasy’s dog
Marguerite Stames’ Dachshund
Gretel
Maria Benta’s cat Gracie
Mary Graceffa’s cat Fonzie
– Jim Foley
Mary Myers’ beloved dog Annie
Mary and Richard Benard’s
Casey
– Jean Young and Betsy
Martin
Maverick, Marble, Josie, J.R. I and
J.R. II
– Patricia Wright
Maxine Peterson’s Abbey
– Kathy Rector
Michael and Kathleen Casey’s
cat Tailer
Micki and Charlene’s Tai Tai
– Carol Lea Goyne and
Nancy Varah
Mikel and Dia Haas’ B.C.
– Mark and Kris Goldstein
Miko
– Jack Cummings
Molly the dog
– Dan and Jessica Drosman
Murphy Brown
– Shannon Miller
Nika the cat
– Patricia McFarland
Nicole Ton Eyck’s Rottweiler Freddie
– Annelie Brinkman
Owen and Marilyn O’Brien’s
yellow Lab Sandi
Pam and Steve O’Connell’s dog
Freida
– Diane Ross
The Patricio Family’s Misha
Paul and Gloria LeBuhn’s Sheltie
Wendy
Paulette Bocian’s Agatha, Abby,
Max and Blondie
Pecas
– Zella Ibanez
Pee Wee
– Alan Pitell
Peter and Reina Van Rossum’s dog
Nina
– Phyllis Lanphier and David
Mayer
Phil and Debbie Forbes’ Snaggy
and Little Kitty
Puma
– Bonnie Wright
Rags
– Dwight and Eleanor Little
Rambo
– Beverly Conkey
The Ramos Family’s cat Rambo
– Bernard McDonald
Renee Feinswog’s black Lab Chloe
Rick and Mary Ann’s Dakota
– Barbara and Linda
Rick Ochocki’s Harmony
Rosalie Carpener’s Cocker Spaniel
Suzi
Ruth Hollingsworth’s Happy
– Judy and Jim Fallon
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Shady Lady, Snuggles and Spot
– Janiece Chisholm
Sheba, Alex, Junior, Lady and
Diamond
– Norman and Evelyn Diamond
Sheila Hinds’ little dog Emmie
Sheila Knight’s Max
Sheyenne Bekemeier
– Marion and Glenn Kraginski
Smokey and Spunky, cockapoos
from SDHS
– Marge Zack
Steve Bailey and Laura Chapman’s
Smokey and Tigger
– Betsy Bailey and Charlie
Morrissey
Steve and Diane Reiter’s dog Oso
– Winnie Lo
Stephen Gennaro and Wayne
Bardwell’s cat Sadie Mae
– Patrick McBride
Sue Littleton’s Jordan Sumo, Niki
and Matty
– Cynthia Davis
Susan Eisele’s cat Max from SDHS
Susan and Duane Lawson’s Sabrina
Suzie and Steve Meyer’s PC
– Lynn and Rick Scully
Taurus and Thor
– Mr. And Mrs. Thomas
Whittingham
Terri Davids’ dog Roxy
– Stephanie Garcia
Therese Tanksley’s Toby
Tic Tac the dog
– Nathalie and Koichi Gushikuna
Cats Tiffany, Blanche and A.D.
– Bonnie Schwartz
Tommy, Walson and Spike
– Shirley Olic
Tonki
– Alberta Springer
Toy
– Normalee Sabo
Travers
– Sandra and Allen Chaikin
Trebor
– Ron Oster
Trevor the Golden Retriever
– Donna and Dudley Maunda
Tricia Yee’s Squeaker Bean
Walker
– Gary and Diane Sutherland
Whiskers
– Sharon Johnson
Willsbills the cat and Val the dog
– Anne Ainsworth
Zephyr the Australian Shepherd
– Robin and Patricia Boyes
In Honor of People
Alyssa McCarthy’s birthday
– Frenchy and Pepe
Amanda Abbott’s birthday
– Bonny, Clark, Jennifer, Kate,
Dave, Jan, Mary Ellen and Beth
Barbara Wilson’s 50 th Birthday
– Robert and Ginger Wallace
Basil and Carol Curcio’s wedding
– Harry and Fe Jernigan
– Jane and Nancy Hunter
Bill Huff and Norma Prades’
Wedding
– Byron Churchill
Birthday of Beverly Tyler, R.N.
– Kimberly Gritman
Brady Anderson’s 7 th Birthday
– Caleb Woodson
– Cassidy Scott
– Connor Morrell
– Flynn Nestor
– Goldie Wright
– Marc and Michelle Sokolowski
– Rosemarie Marshall
Carl and Elsie Rosso
– Shannon Cary
Dennis and Donna Rosemier
– Catherine Waldien
Diane Ross
– Jill and Evan Stone
Donna Calvao
– Alina Peterson
Dr. Donna Liebrich
– Mr. Louis Goldich
Gail Hyams’ Birthday
– Joan Kutner
– Nana and Jack Simkin
Greg Nelson
– Jill and Evan Stone
Harvey Hershkowitz
– Sarah Conley
Helen Copley
– Nancy and Henry Hester
Ian McCarthy’s Birthday
– Frenchy and Pepe
Dr. J. Babbitt’s commitment to the
animals
– Marjorie Betz
Jan Specht’s Retirement
– Ms. Ronnie Russell
Jeff Smith
– Alice O’Connor
Jennifer Reynolds
– The Fieldstone Foundation
John and Marilyn Owens’ marriage
– Dana and Nancy King
John Parker
– Lewis Silverberg
Josephine Lipinski
– Jeanne and Gary Hoffman
Atty. Kerry Steigerwalt
– Staff of Billie Clark’s Answering
Service
Laura Jorgenson, SDHS Adoption
Counselor
– Al Novitsky
Leland and Jackie Collier
– Clinton Collier
Lisa and Jim Mercer’s Wedding
– Katherine and Carl Shaffer
Lisa Zullo’s birthday
– Scott and Amy
Mitch and Alyce Lynn
– Bernie Blotner
Murphy and BJ’s Birthdays
– Rowena Neiley
PD Swank
– Michelle Wenner
Pat McTague’s birthday
– Kathleen and Les Odom and
Menagerie
Dr. Paul Richieri and staff
– The Bronstein–Hargraves Family
Susan Brooks’ horse Belle
Dr. Tom Bernhard
– Rev. John and Sarah Tolley
Vickie Rider
– Mr. Brodie Hood
The Woodruff Family
– Leila Rupp
In Honor of Pets
Ani Dumas’ bunny Snowball
Auggie Doggie
– Shawn Peterson
Bailey
– Christine Gomen
Becky Flanagan’s dogs Sophie and
Charlie #4
Betty Cowen’s cat Sox
Brin
– Martin Silver
Carol Rae Bollero’s Yorkie Scooter
Pie
Charles and Claudia Taylor’s dog
Wendy from SDHS
Cheryl Smith’s dogs Buster and
Dudley, and cats Wiley and Miss
Pearl
Claude Stanhope’s dog Dagoe
Corie
– Maureen Brewer
The Denny Family’s Patches
– Donna Talbott
Diana Myers’ Lucky
Diana Vallese’s dog “Ferd” from
SDHS
The Dickinson Family’s new
shepherd/husky puppy
Douglas O’Brien’s dog Shasta from
SDHS
EC Sanders’ Shetland Sheepdog Sean
Elizabeth Mackiewicz’s Maltese
Hannah
Fred’s recovery
– Bloomberg Foundation
Gizmo Westerhouse
– Jo Anne Tyler
Gus
– Jessica Zaruk
Harriette Iddings’ cat Buddy
Hershey’s 12 th birthday
– Richard Wattson
The Hopkins’ Rhodesian Ridgeback
B.J.
Jamee and Jordan Patterson’s dog
Lady
Jeff and Sasha Szytel’s cats Cornell
and Simon
Joe and Patty Alkire’s Watson from
SDHS
Julia and Don Lambert’s dogs Sesh
and Rockey
Junior and Phoebe
– Jack and Mary Natawatase
Kacee Lopez’s Tallulah Belle and
Savannah Rose
– Danielle Novario
Kathryn Watson’s newly adopted
Oliver and Nutmeg
Key Stewart’s Zeep
– Robin Lipman
Mr. And Mrs. Kurt Richards’ cats
Hamilton and Kitty
– Marilyn Richards
Mama Kitty
– WF Slaughter
Midnight
– Renee Coley
Pam O’Connell’s Labrador Frieda
Paul and Deborah Sanit’s Labs Luke
and Layla
Pit Bulls
– Scott Fingerhut
Popcorn
– Christine Romanchak
Reggie Frank’s dog Tonka
Sir RB and Lady Sadie
– Patricia Kohn
Stacy Smith’s Marley
The Tibbetts’ dog Charlie
Ugur Egilmez and Bonu Solhan’s
Bobo
Mrs. WM Mortell’s cats Admiral and
Little Girl
Vet Memorials
Dr. Nancy Bushnell
– Alex and Tracy Thorpe’s dog
Tina
– Cathleen Rigney’s cat Jasper
– Jan Krouskup’s dog Chipper
– Judith Powell’s cat Windi
– Larry Hughes’ dog A.J.
– Lee Lyter and Cindy McFeely’s
cat Bouncer
– Michael Witman’s dog Baloo
– Richard and Lucy Benson’s cat
Columbus
– Robert Goudavzian’s cat
Mooshie
– Shannen Anderson’s dog Heidi
– Stephen Kuelh and Linda
Hendel’s dog Zepher
– Ted and Ann Gay’s dog Petey
– The Vergara Family’s dog Gala
Dr. Gerry Soifer
– Bob and Carole Serling’s dog
Shadow
– Charles and Diane Johnson’s dog
Joe
– Edna Wey’s dog Pugsley
– John and Charlene Edwards’ dog
Abbey
– Dr. MaryJo Heeb’s cat Maxine
– Ray and Karen Barshick’s dog
Mia
– Steve Bradshaw’s dog Babe
– Tort McCarter’s cat Misty
Dr. Greg Bowerman
– Ann Howard’s dog Abra
– Ann LeBrun’s cat Tuesday
– Arland and Erma Bassett’s cat
Missie
– Brockway and Barbara Clark’s
dog Kimber
– Dana Fillmore and Ossie
Batista’s dog Chester
– David and Leslie Pearson’s dog
Jake
– Donnie and Alvaro’s dog Choco
– Eric and Nikki Enberg’s dog Bud
– Frank and Toni Mason’s cat
Chessie
– George and Betty Steed’s dog
Murphy
– Gordon L. Myers’ cat Cindy
– Gwen Stetson’s cat Peetey
– James Crakes’ dog Angie
– Jim and Deborah Oswald’s dog
Spike
– Joe Zobel’s cat Dana
– Karen Rask’s dog Remy
– Lan Wiborg’s cat Blizzard
– Lucille Burbank’s Kitten
– Marie Hutchinson’s cat Goldie
– Maureen and Rene Savalle’s dog
Bozo
– Michael Reilly’s dog Rocky
Xolotl
– Mona and David Zammit’s dog
Chelly
– Monica Fox’s cat Jeffrey
– Nadine Schmidt’s dog Miranda
– Nancy and Mike Salas’ cat
Paisley
– Pasqual Elizarraraz and Monica
Park’s dog Lucky
– Randy and Kristin Norman’s cat
Cougar
– Rita Church’s dog Zeus
– Valerie Joyce and Hugh O’Neil’s
dog Tisha
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WH AT’S G O
Come be a party animal
and celebrate your child’s
birthday at the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA!
Birthday party guests will:
• Enjoy a tour of the Society’s new facility
• Participate in fun, animal-related crafts
and games
• Interact with all sorts of animals like dogs,
rabbits and reptiles
• And much, much more!
The birthday boy or girl will receive a special
gift and a framed photo with one of our
great animals.
The cost is $175 for a party with up to
fifteen children, and $5 for each additional
child. Proceeds directly benefit ongoing
Humane Society animal welfare programs
and services at the San Diego Campus for
Animal Care.
Please call the San Diego Humane
Society’s Youth Education Department
at (619) 243-3432 to
book your party today!
The San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA will be closed on Sunday, March
27 in observance of Easter, and Monday,
May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Eighth Annual Telethon
Saturday, March 5
Watch FOX 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. and
make a pledge for animals. Visit the
San Diego Campus for Animal Care
for live demonstrations, animalfriendly
vendors and more! Call
(619) 243-3441 for more information
or sponsorship opportunities.
Spring 2005 Animal Adventure Camp
Kids ages five to 13 enjoy a weeklong
session of camp the weeks of March
21, 28 or April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at a cost of $160 per camper. Proceeds
benefit ongoing Humane Society
programs and services. Call (619)
243-3432 or visit www. sdhumane.org
and click on “Just for Kids.”
Volunteer Recognition Annual
Luncheon
Sunday, April 17
This annual luncheon kicks off National
Volunteer Week and celebrates the
hard work and dedication of our
volunteers. Volunteers are invited to
join us at the Society in the Loomis
Auditorium from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Call
(619) 243-3406 for more information.
Walk for Animals
Saturday, May 7
Join thousands of animal lovers and
their fabulous pets for this fun-filled
pledge walk on Saturday, May 7, at
PETCO Park. Call (619) 243-3441
for more information or sponsorship
opportunities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
EDUCATION
Spring Doggie Cafés – Fridays,
February 25, March 25 and April 29
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 are 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, February 17
Dogs and Babies: Play it Safe!
Thursday, March 17
Holistic Healthcare for Pets
Thursday, April 21
Landscaping for your Pets
Animal Tales
February 19 & 20, March 19 & 20,
April 16 & 17
Join the Humane Society each month
at Borders bookstore for Animal Tales, a
free story-telling program for kids four
to eight filled with animals, stories and
crafts! We’re at the El Cajon Borders on
the third Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and at
the Mission Valley Borders on the third
Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information,
call (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
13. PALS events are held on the first
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at
the Humane Society. To join, visit “Just
for Kids” at www.sdhumane.org or call
(619) 243-3432.

I N G O N !
SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
ONGOING PROGRAMS
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are many different ways you can
help us help the animals. If you are
interested in becoming a volunteer,
please call (619) 299-7012, extension
2252.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
All programs are held at the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA at 5500
Gaines Street and require registration
unless otherwise noted. Call (619)
299-7012 and the extension listed in the
class description for more information or
to pre-register.
Pet Loss Support Group
Led by Lorri Greene, Ph.D. and
Associates, the Pet Loss Support Group
is open to ages 12 and up. Those considering
or preparing for euthanasia are
also encouraged to attend. The group
meets the first Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. 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.
Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog
or Cat
Prevent and manage unwanted behaviors
and gain access to the knowledge
necessary to build a successful and
rewarding relationship with your pet.
Held every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
(dog every Tuesday, except the third
Tuesday; cat on the third Tuesday). The
cost is $15 for the general public, $10
with proof of adoption from another
animal welfare organization and free
for pets adopted from the San Diego
Humane Society and SPCA. Please
note that this class is for people only
– please leave your great pets at home.
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, reward markers and clickers
effectively, encourage calmness in the
home, name recognition, sitting on
cue and more! Class is held on Sundays
at 11 a.m. in two sessions at a cost of
$39. Call extension 2247.
Head Start Training Class
This four-session “mini-training class”
for dogs over four months provides an
introduction to problem solving, leash
walking, coming when called, jumping,
settling down, behavior management
and more. Weekday, evening and
weekend morning classes are available
at a cost of $59. Call extension 2247.
Moving on Up Training Class
This four-session class is designed to
hone your dog’s skills to perfection by
teaching advanced leash walking, reliable
recall, stay with distractions, greeting
without jumping and more! Classes
are restricted to no more than six dogs
to maximize the opportunity for oneon-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.
Continuing Education
These classes are for dogs who know
the basics and are ready to become
stars! Options include Canine Good
Citizen, Mastering Leash Walking, Really
Reliable Recall and Agility Training. Call
extension 2247 for current offerings.
Head Start Training Class is recommended
as a prerequisite for continuing education
classes, but a foundation in positive
reinforcement training is acceptable.
Dogs must be non-aggressive. Contact
a trainer at (619) 299-7012, extension
2247, if you have any questions. Private
consultations and training sessions are
also available.

Bring your favorite four-legged friends and join more
than 3,000 fellow animal lovers to help support animals
in need at the 11 th Annual San Diego Walk for
Animals! Join the San Diego Humane Society and
SPCA on Saturday, May 7, from 7:30 a.m. to noon
for this celebrated pet-friendly event held downtown at
PETCO Park for the very first time. Walkers will enjoy
free parking, a pancake breakfast, live music, great
prizes for top pledge winners and our Vendor Village
with lots of pet-friendly products and services!
Visit www.sdhumane.org to download a pledge form.
For more information about the Walk or any of the exciting
sponsorship opportunities, please call us at (619) 243-3441.
5500 Gaines Street
San Diego, CA 92110-2572
www.sdhumane.org
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