Summer 2011 • V ol. 45 No. 2 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

Summer 2011 • Vol. 45 No. 2

president’s message 

Giving Back to Animals 

that Give Us So Much 

Mark Goldstein, DVM, 

CAWA, President of 

the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA 

with his dog Ren. 

In spending time with animals, I’ve come to realize that they have a language all their own. For animals, each 

word is new and has never been said before. One word is one breath. One word is the extension of a paw … is a 

compassionate gaze … is a wagging tail – rapid or slow, ambitious or unbothered, noticeably loud or barely visible. 

We as human beings are bettered by spending time with animals and experiencing first-hand what they have to teach 

us. We can become happier and healthier people just by watching, listening and experiencing the ways that animals 

naturally live and love. 

Sadly, many animals with healthy or treatable conditions are still being euthanized every year in San Diego area 

shelters before they ever have a chance to inspire or improve a human life. While the San Diego Humane Society and 

SPCA has not had to euthanize a healthy or treatable animal in more than ten years, other shelters have not been as 

fortunate due to a lack of space and resources. In direct response to this growing challenge, the San Diego Humane 

Society launched the Paws to Success Program in 2009, a three point approach to ending the euthanasia of healthy and 

treatable pets countywide by 2020. 

The first point of action in the Paws to Success Program was to create a 24/7 kitten nursery, as our research showed 

that 71 percent of at-risk and potentially treatable animals euthanized in San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition shelters 

(SDAWC) were kittens and cats, specifically 38 percent were kittens under the age of eight-weeks-old. These tiny 

creatures are vulnerable to an array of potential medical issues at this fragile age, and require around-the-clock care for 

the greatest chance of survival. The Paws Nursery has been so successful that we are now opening a second nursery in 

North County, which will admit orphaned kittens as well as queens and kittens (see page 10 to learn more). 

The second part of the Paws to Success Program involves improving shelter conditions since many pets are often 

relinquished or returned to animal shelters due to behavioral problems in the home. To address this topic, we hired Dr. 

Petra Mertens, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (who is a member Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary 

Behaviorists and the European College of Veterinary Behavioural Medicine Companion Animals, one of only three 

in the world to hold both distinctions). Dr. Mertens leads our Behavior and Training team at the San Diego Humane 

Society and is available to share her expertise with other SDAWC members at no cost to them. With approximately 100 

or so certified applied animal behaviorists nationwide, Dr. Mertens provides San Diego County shelters with access to 

specialized, expert advice that few organizations are so fortunate to have. 

The third step of this program involves enhancing animal husbandry protocols and support for San Diego Animal 

Welfare Coalition partners. Dr. Mertens and other key leaders at the San Diego Humane Society are in the process 

of outlining a comprehensive animal care training program to share with staff at the other San Diego welfare 

organizations. Fashioned after the training programs presently available to San Diego Humane Society staff, this 

program will make new training options available onsite at shelters that are currently seeking to improve their protocols, 

as well as self-nurturing workshops for employees such as Compassion Fatigue. 

So often I hear stories from a recent adopter, a pet-assisted therapy patient or a child who attended our animal 

adventure camp, about how an animal changed their life. Help us give back to the animals who give so much to us by 

supporting our Paws to Success Program and the many animals and people this program is able to impact. Only with 

your help, can we continue to work towards saving the life of every animal with treatable and healthy conditions. With 

every life saved, another person may experience that animal’s unique voice and unconditional love. 

Mark Goldstein, DVM, CAWA 

President of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

Photo: Melisa Codgell 

From the Mailbox 

Hi San Diego Humane Society! 

Just wanted to update you on Nudge... He has changed 

so much already and grown to twice his size from when 

he came in. He loves the kids and spends hours cuddling 

and hanging out with them. The kids love him in return 

and he gets along with his three dog family members now 

too. He wasn’t sure about any of it in the beginning but 

now after running the show and letting them know how it 

was all going to be – it’s all good. He totally likes taking a 

bath – which I’ve never seen in a cat yet! He’s a cool little guy and we love him! 

Thanks so much for the great kitty! We are very happy to have him in the family. 

The Forsberg Family 

Dear San Diego Humane Society, 

We are so pleased with our little Sparky. He is 

adjusting very well to his new home, his bed and his 

new family. He won our hearts from the very start. 

He is such a good boy. He is making a lot of “doggy 

friends” on his walks to the park and around the 

neighborhood. Everyone knows Sparky and he shows 

his appreciation readily. I think he may have lost a 

little weight since we put him on his “diet” and we are 

sticking to it. We have all bonded very well with him. He did have some doggy guests 

recently and was the perfect little boy among his girl doggy friends. 

Thank you for all your great advice and training. 

The Durans – Charles, Paula and Sparky 

Dear San Diego Humane Society, 

I just wanted to update you as to how Mrs. 

King is doing! She is a spayed female guinea 

pig I adopted earlier this year, hoping to match 

her up with one of my lonely boy guinea pigs. I 

wanted to introduce them right away, but gave 

Mrs. King a chance to adjust to living here first. 

While allowing her to adjust, she had Stevie, my 

male hairless guinea pig, as a neighbor. From the start they were very interested in each 

other and would “talk” through their divider grid between cages. After less than a week, 

they were spending most of their time lying down right up against each other, but with 

the cage wire between them. They looked so pitiful, that I threw out my original plans of 

a formal introduction in a large space and just removed the divider one night! They have 

been best buddies every since that night! Here they are sharing a guinea pig sized bed. 

Thanks again for helping me to add Mrs. King to my pet family! 

Debbie Rothstein 

Do you have a happy adoption story to share? Then we’d love to hear from you! 

Visit www.sdhumane.org and go to the Success Stories page for more details. 

ON THE COVER: Toby, a 3-week old kitten, receives lots of love and special care at Paws Nursery. 

COVER PHOTO: Leslie Wallace 

Board of TrusTees 

fred Baranowski 

Chairperson 

david Hickey 

Chairperson, Finance Committee 

diane Gilabert 

Chairperson, Board Governance & Nominating 

Committee 

Beverly oster ornelas 

Secretary 

Sandy Arledge; Allen Blackmore; Robert Brown, Ed.D.; 

George Coles; Lee Collins; Susan Davis; 

Dana Di Ferdinando; Diane Glow, Ed.D.; Dave Mason; 

David Mittleman; Anne Perry; David Sear 

Life MeMBers 

Vi & Dan McKinney, John Parker 

President 

Mark Goldstein, DVM, CAWA 

senior staff 

Renee Harris, RVT, Executive Vice President 

Kim Shannon, CAWA, Chief Operating Officer/SVP 

Shelly Stuart, CSPG, CFRE, CAWA, 

Chief Development Officer/SVP 

Kelly Riseley, Chief Financial Officer 

AnimalFare editors 

Michael Baehr, Kelli Herwehe 

Contributing Writers 

Nicole Angelucci, Laura Coburn, Shannon Gusy, 

Jenny Ludovissy, Elkie Wills 

design & Layout 

Kat Godard, DraDog, LLC 

Published quarterly by: 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

Mailing address: 

Gaines Campus 

5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110 

North Campus 

(For dogs) 

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 

(For cats) 

572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058 

Main Telephone: (619) 299-7012 

Website: www.sdhumane.org 

Email: postmaster@sdhumane.org 

To report animal abuse call (619) 243-3466 

Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San 

Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s scope of social 

responsibility goes beyond adopting animals. The 

Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of 

programs and services that strengthen the humananimal 

bond, prevent cruelty/neglect, provide medical 

care and educate the community on the humane 

treatment of animals. 

As one of San Diego’s oldest nonprofit organizations, the 

Humane Society has campuses in both San Diego and 

Oceanside and is supported solely through contributions, 

grants, bequests, investments, proceeds from the 

Muttique retail store, and small fees for services. 

For your privacy, the Humane Society does not sell, rent, 

lend or exchange its mailing of contributor lists. 

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Telethon Success! 

Photo: Kelli Herwehe 

s 

In case you missed it, the 14 th Annual Telethon 

raised $191,719, which will benefit the many 

animals in our care and the vital programs we 

provide the human and animal community in San 

Diego County. The day’s festivities were brought 

to life by KFMB’s Dan Cohen and Kimberly King, 

Dave Mason from Walrus 105.7 and Pamela Howe of 

Total Traffic Network. 

There were many moments of joy and success 

portrayed in the Telethon, such as Bert and Ernie, 

who had life-saving surgery performed on their 

eyelids. Their new “mom” and her three children 

proudly talked about their new ‘kitty babies’. They shared priceless lessons with thousands of viewers as they recalled 

adopting Bert and Ernie because “kitties with special eyes need love too.” This was a truly precious moment, and a 

great example of why events like the Telethon are so important. 

A special thanks to our many volunteers, sponsors and supporters: 

Photo: Jen Petit 

s 

Volunteers get the Royal Treatment 

The King and the Royal Court honored the very 

noble San Diego Humane Society volunteers at its 

annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. Nearly 

250 volunteers were wined and dined amongst the 

Renaissance theme, a night that will truly go down in 

history! We cannot say “Thank You” enough to these 

dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute thousands 

of hours each month to animals in need and the San 

Diego community. 

s Cone and Get It! 

And they sure did, with donations exceeding $1,500! 

The Ben & Jerry’s at Horton Plaza once again chose us to 

be the beneficiary of its annual Free Cone Day. With local 

celebs like Jason Austell and Jodi Kodesh from NBC 7/39, 

Brad Wills from FOX5 and Jagger & Kristi from Magic 

92.5 serving the cones, it was a sweet time for a sweet 

cause! 

s It’s Yogi, Smarter Than Your Average… 

Dog! 

Yogi, a 10 year old Shepherd mix came to our North 

Campus as a stray with several injuries. Thanks to our 

dedicated medical team, he was carefully treated and 

ready to find a home. These previous ailments did not 

deter Yogi’s new family; they fell in love upon first meeting 

him at the Gaines Campus. A teeth cleaning and a little 

medicine for his arthritis was all he needed to bring out 

his spunk and spirit. Yogi’s family is happy to report that 

he’s doing great and they couldn’t love him more. 

ARR Takes Up Ostrich Wranglin’! 

In January, our Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) 

team was called out to Fallbrook to relocate two 

female Ostriches who have been living on the property 

for 16 years. It involved a well-coordinated and 

highly disciplined effort from the team, which ended 

in a successful re-homing to a secure and friendly 

environment. Not your normal work day for this 

dedicated group! 

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Photo: Kelli Herwehe 

Photo: Randy Jones 

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A Longtime Friend Makes a Difference 

It may be the “dog days” of summer, but at animal welfare 

organizations across the nation, these summer months are 

known for mans’ other best friend … the cat. And many of 

them! Here at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, we 

expect to care for hundreds of cats and kittens this summer 

alone – and thanks to David Mallett, cats (and dogs) at the 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA will have a little more 

space to call their own. 

Many years ago, David Mallett lay in a hospital bed, 

recovering from heart problems. He found himself with an 

abundance of time to consider the impact of his charitable 

work. After much reflection on his youth and family – Dave 

was raised with both dogs and cats, and credits his parents 

with teaching him to love and respect them – he chose to 

support the San Diego Humane Society. He realized that 

animals need a voice, and that gifts of all sizes would make a 

difference in their life. 

Soon after he recovered, Dave made his first gift to the 

Humane Society and has been a consistent friend ever since. 

Visit our New “Cat Campus” 

in North County! 

For Cats – 572 Airport Road, Oceanside 

For Dogs – 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside 

Whether it’s meeting Humane Society staff at his favorite pet 

store, Kensington Pet Supply, so he can purchase our choice 

of food, bedding and treats, or making a personal financial 

contribution, we know that the animals can always count on 

Dave. 

With a special gift of $20,000 from Dave, the San Diego 

Humane Society recently converted an under-used space 

to a cat holding area with new, spacious condos to the rave 

reviews of staff, volunteers and, of course, our cats. The new 

cat housing area – lovingly dedicated to David Mallett – offers 

our feline friends a safe haven as they await a loving home 

of their own. Depending on the need, the room can also be 

converted to holding space for small dogs. 

“If you ever look at a cat or dog looking at their owners, no 

matter how they are being treated, the love that is in those eyes 

never wavers. We should learn from our pets,” said Dave. “The 

animals need a chance to use that love to better the world.” 

Thanks to longtime friends like Dave, more animals in San 

Diego will have a chance to share that love with us all. 

Grand 

Opening 

Saturday, June 18th Come be among the first to see our new Campus on Airport Road! There will be music, 

festivities, behind-the-scenes tours and fun for the whole family! 

Visit www.sdhumane.org for more information. 

SP TLIGHT 

PETS IN THE 

The following pets are looking for new homes at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA! 




Matilda 

Pointer/Pit Bull Mix 

Age: 1 1/2 years / Sex: Female 

Adoption Fee: $105 

Identification #: 51726 

Campus Location: Sherman Campus 

Matilda is a lovable entertainer! She 

is an upbeat, spirited dog who hopes to 

find an active family to call her own! 

Her idea of the perfect day would be 

non-stop fetch with her favorite people 

friends, snuggling and getting all the 

tummy rubs she can. Matilda is happy 

playing with or without her human 

companions. She is looking for a home 

with older children, with or without 

other dogs, and lots of love. 

Baby Kitty 

DSH 

Age: 10 years / Sex: Female 

Adoption Fee: $55 

Identification #: 41494 

Campus Location: Gaines Campus 

Baby Kitty is a quiet, sweet and social 

gal who can’t wait to go home with a new 

family. Her favorite pastimes include 

relaxing, snuggling and playing with 

strings. Her easy going personality makes 

her a joy for everyone to be around, 

especially other feline friends. Baby 

Kitty likes to stay close to her human 

companions. She is curious about the 

outside world, but is most comfortable in 

the safety of her own home. 


Daizy & Widget 

Dutch Mix 

Age: 2 years / Sex: Female 

Adoption Fee: $85 both 

Identification #: 44962 / 44913 

Campus Location: North Campus 

Summer Animal Adventure Camp 2011 

Gaines Campus: June 27-August 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

North Campus: August 8-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Daizy and Widget are what we call a 

“bonded pair.” This means that they are 

much happier together than apart and 

we want them to find a home together. 

These two beauties are easy going, mellow 

and super sweet! Even though they enjoy 

their togetherness, they still enjoy human 

interaction. They have great litter box 

skills and appreciate a clean home. Daizy 

and Widget will do best in a less active 

home, which appreciates their calm nature. 

Just 

for Kids 

Kids will have fun interacting with animals 

while learning compassion and respect for all 

living beings. 

SPACES ARE FILLING UP FAST – CALL TO 

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY! To 

register or receive more information, call the 

Education Department at (619) 243-3432 or 

visit www.sdhumane.org. 

Please call for information on ages and rates.


Honoring 

Every Animal’s 

Unique Story 

Paloma’s face was larger than the width of her body 

and her muscles were enormous (she sort of looked 

like the hulk in fur). A strong, heavy-set Pit Bull, she 

came to the San Diego Humane Society after being hit by a 

car. It was a long journey to recovery for this resilient girl, 

involving lots of tender care from our Veterinary team, staff 

and volunteers. When Paloma became available for adoption, 

one couldn’t help but notice her gentle nature, despite her 

muscular build. She wagged her tail with a force that moved 

her entire body like she was the happiest soul alive. She 

took treats with her tongue from the palm of your hand. As 

a result of the accident, one front leg was slightly shorter 

Snowflake 

Pit Bull Terrier 

4-years-old 

Female 

This sweet girl can be a 

little shy at first but warms 

up as she gets to know 

you. Snowflake is becoming 

increasingly comfortable with 

the world around her, truly 

coming out of her shell. She 

will do best with a breedexperienced 

family and as 

the only pet in the home. 

Adoption Fee is $105. 

Photo: Elkie Wills 

than the rest so she walked with this adorable strut, this 

irresistible wiggle, as the rest of her body swayed back and 

forth behind her. 

Every animal that comes into our care has their own story 

… their own likes and dislikes, quirks and personalities. 

Many animals come to us as strays. While they can’t tell 

us in words what has happened to them, their presentday 

behaviors are often a good indication of their past 

experiences. That’s why our expert Behavior and Training 

team uses every interaction with our animals as if it is an 

“interview”, an opportunity to learn the most we possibly can 

about them and their unique needs. 

Sometimes our Behavior and Training team finds that 

an animal’s current behavior conveys some of their past or 

life story. An animal that had a negative experience with a 

person in a white shirt, for example, may tuck its tail every 

time he comes across a white shirt. An animal that has been 

encouraged to jump and get excited will show lots of energy 

when you walk into the room. An animal that has been 

abused or neglected might be fearful of new faces and places. 

In most cases, these behaviors can be improved with constant 

positive reinforcement and a specialized training plan, 

which our trainers establish and implement for each animal 

struggling with specific issues like stress, fear, reactivity and 

more. 

What a dog learns in the first four months of life (sights, 

sounds, situations) determines much of what he or she 

considers normal or “not scary”. Yet, it is inaccurate to 

say that an animal’s behavior is determined just by its 

Tiger 



Male 

This handsome guy is very 

affectionate and absolutely 

loves human companionship. 

He loves long walks in the 

great outdoors, squeaky 

toys, cuddle-time, car rides 

and playing with other dogs! 

Tiger is more comfortable 

around women than men, 

but will do well in a variety 

of homes. Adoption Fee is 

$105. 




past experience. It is also incorrect to say that an animal’s 

behavior is determined only by its breed. In reality, it is 

actually a culmination of factors which contribute to an 

animal’s behavior, which may include: 

• Breed specific characteristics that were selected over 

countless generations 

• Individual variation that occurs in each litter and 

breed 

• Hormonal influences (pre- and postnatal) 

• Early socialization and habituation (approximately 

age 2-weeks to 16-weeks-old) 

• And each and every interaction or encounter will 

allow him or her to learn more about the world, 

setting expectations for all encounters that follow. 

Honoring the unique personality and 

needs of every animal in our care, rather 

than generalizing or making stereotypical 

assumptions, is vital to the San Diego 

Humane Society’s success. 

Dr. Petra Mertens is a Certified Applied Animal 

Behaviorist and a Diplomat of the Veterinary Behavior 

Specialty Colleges in the U.S. and Europe, making her one of 

only three in the world to hold both distinctions. Dr. Mertens 

leads our Behavior and Training Department and carefully 

Lola 



Female 

This gentle, gorgeous gal 

can’t wait to find a family 

she’ll surely love with all her 

heart. She’ll do great in a 

variety of homes, including a 

home with children and other 

animals. Lola loves to get 

her exercise, hang out with 

her favorite people friends 

and play games with her toys. 

Adoption Fee is $105. 

customizes individual plans for our animals to overcome 

issues such as fearfulness and fear of people, high arousal 

or litter box issues. In her experience, it is inaccurate to say 

“Pit Bulls are this way and Poodles are that way”. Every 

dog is unique and different, a result of varying factors. 

While Dr. Mertens recognizes that there are certain breed 

characteristics which may influence an animal’s behavior, 

this is only one piece of the puzzle that contributes to their 

overall personality. 

Honoring the unique personality and needs of every 

animal in our care, rather than generalizing or making 

stereotypical assumptions, is vital to the San Diego 

Humane Society’s success. The more we understand an 

animal’s individual behavior, the better we can determine 

the environment and kind of home that will best suit them 

in the future. For example, if the animal is fearful or very 

energetic, we might recommend an adults-only home. Some 

dogs do better with another dog in the family, and others 

would prefer to be the only pet. Our trainers provide this 

information in consultations to help families understand 

and successfully support the new family member they are 

welcoming home. As a result, we have one of the lowest 

adoption return rates in the country. 

In the end, it is our goal to give Paloma the best home for 

Paloma, Fluffy the best home for Fluffy and Jack the best 

home for Jack. We accomplish this by getting to know our 

animals individually and helping them to find families that 

will lovingly do the same. 


Abby 

Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier 


Female 

This love-bug has shined on 

the local news, participated 

in dog play groups and wins 

over the hearts of everyone 

she meets. She’s looking 

for an adults-only home and 

would do great with other 

large dogs. Adoption Fee is 

$105.

Photo: Leslie Wallace 

RIPPLES 

RIPPLES 

RIPPLES 

of Love 

Have you ever tossed a pebble 

into a lake when the water 

was completely calm? 

Although the pebble is small, the effect 

is large. From that tiny plop, ripples 

spread in all directions. The distance 

those ripples extend is beyond what we 

can see. One tiny pebble can sometimes 

have a limitless impact. 

Four week old kittens Jack, 

Joey and Johnny get ready for 

their bath. 

Since opening in 2009, the ripples of our Paws Nursery 

have stretched further than could have been imagined, 

and are only continuing to expand. Just one of these 

ripples generated by Paws is “Trip”. 

Trip (pictured below) is a tiny kitten that came to 

the Paws Nursery after he was hit by a 

car when he was only seven weeks 

old. “Trip was very weak and a bit 

anxious when we first brought 

him to the Nursery,” recalls 

Jenny Bonomini, Paws Nursery 

Coordinator. “Vet staff examined 

him upon intake and determined 

that his prognosis was poor and 

his neurological injuries may not be 

treatable.” 

Trip had extensive neurological damage and he had no 

use of his right hind leg. Due to the extent of the damage, 

Trip’s leg would most likely need to be amputated. Before 

jumping to such an extreme decision, the Paws Nursery 

and Veterinary teams decided to first explore every option. 

Together they spent countless hours on physical therapy for 

Trip’s leg in hopes that it would make a small difference. 

“We weren’t sure if the physical therapy was going to help 

but I wasn’t going to give up on him,” said Bonomini. “Trip 

lived in my office and spent most of his time sleeping on 

my lap, so I was giving Trip foot rubs while returning 

emails. He certainly made an impact on me.” 

In the following weeks, Trip proved to be as tough as 

they come and showed slow but steady improvement. He 

gradually began gaining movement in his leg and even 

tried climbing out of his exercise pen! After about a month 

Kittens in Paws Nursery are 

bottle fed every two hours by 

a specially trained caregiver. 

COVER STORY 

The Ripple Effect: The spreading effects experienced as the 

result of a single event. 

of physical therapy and the unwavering dedication of the Paws 

Nursery and Veterinary teams, Trip had full use of his leg 

and made a complete recovery. Today, Trip is a fun-loving and 

charismatic kitten. He has been adopted by a loving family where 

he gets plenty of affection and belly rubs. 

While the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA has not 

had to euthanize a healthy or treatable animal in more than 

ten years, other area shelters have not been as fortunate due to 

a lack of space and resources, which is where the vision of the 

Paws Nursery first derived. Trip came to us as a transfer from 

another shelter that did not have the time and resources to give 

him the care that he needed after being hit by a car. It is Trip 

and the countless other kittens or “ripples” that represent the 

mission behind the Paws to Success Program, which launched 

in 2009 thanks to a generous donation from the estate of San 

Diego resident Edith Hakes. 

Paws opened in 2009 with the goal of ending the euthanasia 

of treatable animals across all shelters in San Diego. After 

a year of research, it was found that neonatal kittens were 

overwhelmingly the largest population of treatable animals 

that are euthanized. That’s where the Paws Nursery began 

providing around-the-clock care to these delicate kittens during 

the most vulnerable period of their life. 

Since its opening, Paws continues to grow and thrive at an 

amazing and gratifying rate. In 2009 the Paws Nursery cared 

for more than 600 kittens, which were all transferred from 

animal shelters around San Diego County. In 2010, nearly 700 

kittens were cared for at Paws, which included transfers from 

other shelters and stray kittens from our North Campus. Even 

more growth is in store for 2011. Paws is expected to broaden 

its reach across San Diego County with the opening of a second 

nursery at our new campus in Oceanside. 

This second 24-hour care nursery will allow us to house even 

more neonatal kittens across a broader span of San Diego and 

North County, in order to help our San Diego Animal Welfare 

Coalition (SDAWC) partners to an even greater extent. In 

addition to taking in orphaned kittens under eight weeks old, 

the Oceanside Paws Nursery will be able to also accommodate 

mother cats and their litters. This represents a very sensitive 

period for a mother cat and the Paws caretakers are being 

trained extensively on how to accommodate those special needs. 

Paws Nursery has made tremendous growth in the two 

years that is has been open, and continues to pave the way for 

other shelters to model. “My goal is for Paws to continue to be 

cutting edge in kitten care,” said Bonomini. “Paws is unlike 

anything else in the world. My hope is that other shelters will 

also use our knowledge and experience to develop their own 

Toby, a playful three 

week old kitten, 

poses while he plays 

with his favorite toys. 

kitten nurseries so that euthanasia numbers will continue to 

drop nationwide each year.” 

Step two in the three-pronged Paws to Success Program is the 

hiring of a certified behaviorist to assist participating shelters, 

at no cost to them, with developing new or existing behavior 

programs so that they can also reach the goal of not having to 

euthanize any healthy or treatable animals. This position was 

not an easy one to fill and it took a lot of searching to find just the 

right candidate. That person is Dr. Petra Mertens. Dr. Mertens is 

a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists as 

well as the European College of Veterinary Behavior Medicine and 

a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, making her one of only 

three in the world with her credentials. 

“Dr. Mertens is extremely qualified and dedicated, which 

will provide San Diego animal shelters with access to highly 

specialized advice that very few are privileged to have,” said Renee 

Harris, Executive Vice President. “Dr. Mertens’ contributions will 

be monumental in reaching our goal of eliminating or greatly 

reducing the need to euthanize treatable animals in San Diego 

area shelters.” To read more about Dr. Mertens and her role at the 

San Diego Humane Society, please see page 8. 

As we continue on our Paws to Success journey, we are 

continuously reminded that the ripples of one single mission, 

one pebble dropped into a still lake, can be carried further than 

the eye can see. Those ripples leave more of an impact than ever 

thought possible. It is thanks to the generous support of the 

community, diligent effort by staff and volunteers, big dreams, 

and endless love that make it possible for the San Diego Humane 

Society to continue to drop these precious pebbles and let the 

ripples stretch. 

To see the Paws Nursery and hear more from Nursery Coordinator, 

Jenny Bonomini, please see our Behind the Scenes video at 

www.sdhumane.org. 

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Photo: Leslie Wallace 

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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 January 16, 2011 and April 15, 

2011. To make a Gift of Love or for more information, call (619) 299-7012 x2276 or email devast@sdhumane.org. 

In Memory of People 

Bryan W. Amiano 

Dave Howe & Joby Hanford 

Barbara & Molly 

William Feeney 

Edith Basinger 

Richard Trackler 

Kevin M. Birse 

Charles Bailey 

Ione Higgins 

William & Lisa Saputo 

Mr. & Mrs. Vere Van Keuren, Jr. 

Kathy Boschen 

Patricia Berkebile 

Judy Brandt 

Ginger Sarmento 

Beth Bright 

Coralie Thomson 

Hal Brodigan 

Artie & Sheri Martinez 

Delma Brodsky 

Eleanor Winokur 

Brooks & Dakota 

Sondie Callaway 

Barbara Browning 

Suzanne Levonian 

Donna Niemeier 

Rozella Bryant 

Phillip Gleason 

Helen Call 

Marleta & Doug McFarlane 

Brooks Callaway 

Martha Burnett 

Donna Carver 

Dianne Smalligan 

Dollie Colvin 

Phebe Brown 

Winston Copeland 

Sheila Snell 

Colleen Crowson 

Mary Magana 

Joe & Jane Tody 

Tom Curry 

Pilgrim Creek Estates HOA 

Francis Cushing 

Sean O’Keefe 

Lt. Col. Frank Cushing 

Gen. & Mrs. John K. Davis 

In Memory Of 

Boss 

Hugh Daley 

James & Alice Baker 

Beverly Berwick & David Hunter 

Betty Brock 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Chvatal 

Fred & Sid Dalby 

James, Jean & Grant Daley 

Ann & Jeff Davis 

Ruth Dumond 

Jacqueline Glascock 

Norman & Bobby Greene 

Joan Gump 

The Hager-Carbonara Family 

Joyce Johnson 

Jean & Paul Krampe 

Dana & Robert Matorin 

Olga Nedd 

Arlette Parini 

Rebecca & Vincent Scotti 

Jean Spengel, DVM 

Bob Steinberg 

Mary Anne Stro 

Michele Stuart 

Al & Shirley Swanson 

Vivian Williams 

Dana’s Father 

Jessica Reed-Cancel 

Sam Day 

Lisa Mercer 

Josephine Dedina 

Christel Rice 

Irma Cruz Desselle 

Marcia Kirk 

Dick Dickmann 

Roma Vickers 

Mary E. Dukelow 

Carol Rueger 

Maria Elam 

Jeanne Larson 

Gary Fant 

Bernice Fant 

Marta Lynn Figueroa 

The Allen Family 

Sharon Beach 

Lori Copeland 

Gloria Donichy 

Kimberly Goosa 

Cynthia Jung 

Joan Sturgeon 

Tom Finley 

Mary Hayward 

In Memory Of 

Dayz 

Mandy Fishman 

Marilyn & David Kirschen 

Clare Fraenzl 

Tony & Debbie Reed 

Frank Thomas Franco, Jr. 

Stan & Rosanne Crooke 

Peggy Ann Dice 

Robert John Fera 

Terry Goldfarb 

Jim Reed 

Sara Gaston 

Salient Federal-SGIS Inc. 

Bob Griffin 

Marilyn Cummings 

Michael Joseph Guarnotta 

Lindsey & Jim Wanner 

John Michael Hanks 

Peggy Ann Dice 

Jerry Harris 

Steven Gennaro & Wayne 

Bardwell 

Ted Hubbard 

The Allison Family 

Robert Baracz 

Gabe & Kine Benrubi 

Mark Ehredt 

Polina Frazier 

Gail Ann Glutting 

Mary Grosshuesch 

Timothy & Kathleen Hubbard 

Pamela & Jeffrey Jarvis 

Marrokal Design & Remodeling 

Lori McMorran 

Indy Newsom 

The Nissen Family 

Blanche Kathleen Sanchez 

Richard & Blanca Sereno 

Judi Ann Shattuck 

Diane & Herb Spencer 

Kim Stouffer 

Alan Suchodolski 

Diane Tapfer 

Joseph Timko 

Bob & Carolyn Traylor 

Sue Varga 

Ann & Ron White 

Clark Willits 

Jack 

Christine Garwick-Foley 

Jane Ottenstein’s Father 

Mark & Anne Gleischman 

In Memory Of 

Ellie 

Clara E. “Betty” Jensen 

Robert & Michelle Reinert 

Alan Jewett 

Harvey Jewett 

Robert Johnson 

Susan & Michael Henry 

Molly Kinnaird Johnston 

June Bonn 

Michelle Ann Kiehn 

Carol Fast 

Ed Hall 

Miriam Rose Kiely 

Dan Kiely 

Roger Kleid 

Jacquelyne Silver 

Donn Kobernick 

Wally & Nanni Feurzeig 

Ken & Gerry Freed & family 

Diane & Chuck Goldberg 

Kim Freed & Mark Kaplan 

Dr. Robert & Linda Gordon 

Joanne Moss 

Bobbi & Mike Witte 

Geoffrey D. Kregg 

Stephen & Patricia Wheeler 

Gerry Lee 

Laurie Boswell 

Thomas Lee 

Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Castorini 

Marilyn Leo 

Kristine & Gary Press 

James Messineo 

Triumph Sports Car Club of San 

Diego 

Dolores J. Miller 

Donald J. Miller, Sr. 

Sandra Morales 

Allison Price 

Carolee Morgan 

CNAP Comptroller Coworkers 

Dr. Hugh Norris 

Robyn Kendall 

Donna Padasdao 

Employees of Shaw 

Pam 

Paula Daily 

Jason Parker 

Stephen & Barbara Cord 

Barbara Petit 

Brian & Pat Armstrong 

Phil 

Betty Feinberg 

Ed Quinn 

Cheryl Quinn 

Arlene Rachmilovich 

Ivarene Wolfe 

Sally Reicher 

Reola Rampone 

Roanne Shamsky 

The Mitchell Family 

Bernarr H. Shelton, Jr. 

Arlene Brittain 

Katie Brittain 

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rossner 

Walden Shelton 

George Shkidt 

Lydia Tannarome 

Evelyn Silberman 

Sonya & Henry Kowalski 

Barbara Lappin 

Trudy Simpson 

Cathie Waldien 

Deborah Skinner 

Janet Lee Haeger 

John L. Slade 

Anne Kuykendall 

Everett “Bud” Spohn 

Diedre & Elena Caesar 

Angela Rauzi 

Vista Del Cerro TCA 

John & Linda West 

Sierra Stachelek 

Chris Formo 

Robert E. Stadge 

Jerral & Margaret Miles 

Douglas Walker & Joseph Brooks 

Christopher Start & Booge 

Grimes 

Christine Start & Mary Grimes 

Cliff Stewart 

Nancy Dauenhauer 

Phyllis Storm 

Beverly Laing 

Colleen Tabackman 

Manny Tabackman 

Twylla Talley 

Nancy McKinnon 

Joe Thomas 

Amber 

Amy 

Angela 

Bert 

Beth R. 

Brett 

Emily 

Emma 

Jack 

Jacqui 

Jason 

Josh 

Karen 

Karen W. 

Linda 

Miriam 

Pam 

Pat 

Ray 

Jack Timmons 

Dell & Cart Schroeder 

Marge Turner 

Joanne & Rick Akers 

Jewel Walden 

Dan & Patti Quick 

Randall Smythe 

Jennifer Woodward 

Debbie & Chris Benson 

In Memory of Pets 

Abby (Colleen Gray) 

Patricia Langer 

Ajax 

Chris Riggs-Sabator 

Alexy 

Irene Hilga Hauner 

Allie (Kevin Tilden & Philip 

Diamond) 

Don & Wendy Telford 

Amber Rose 

Lori Reilly 

Angelina 

Carol & Roberto Tacchi 

Annabelle (Karla Kratz) 

Matthew & Katherine Nowak 

Annie (Chip & Nancy Hatch) 

Lauri Gregg 

Annie (Mr. & Mrs. Fred Maxwell) 

Galen & Maureen Hansen 

Argentine 

Jenniffer Woodson 

Avery (Nikki Van Winkle) 

The Dogs on the Run 

Bailey (Anne Purnell) 

David Rifkin 

Beanie 

Sharon Schubert 

Beau (Sheryl Wagner) 

Allie & Christian Wagner 

Benji 

Richard Stewart 

Birch (Mr. & Mrs. John Dorsey) 

Joan & Dick Bivin 

Blue (Kevin, Morgan & Landon 

Black) 

Barry & Katherine Black 

Bobbi’s Boys 

Carole Taris 

Bogie 

Joan Strickland 

Boots 

Elizabeth Kuklis 

Boss 

Maya Meyer 

Brandi (Mr. & Mrs. Ed Alexander) 

Marie Cathey 

Marci Walker 

Bravo 

Judith Muñoz 

Brutus 

Georgette Fleet 

Buddy (Bonnie Saichek) 

The Dogs on the Run team 

Buki 

Sian Arndt 

Callie the Cat (Patty & Don 

Shearer) 

Marina Sterling 

Candy & Lady Hilary 

Judith Crown 

Candy Cane (Minerva 

Casayuran & family) 

Sue Rose 

Casey Moran (Judy Moran) 

Sue Goulet 

Cassie 

Jan & Lee Nottebaum 

Charlie (Lorelei & David Lemme) 

Susie Vidrih 

Charlie (Robin & Linda Varian) 

Barbara Vaughan 

Charlie & Blanca 

Sherry Van Sickle 

Chasse 

Ginger Sarmento 

Chatanqua 

Nancy Ellis 

ChiChi (The Crivello Family) 

Susan Davis 

Chocko Hennum 

Edward Hennum 

Coco 

Michael Popcke 

Cookie (The Kightlinger Family) 

Brian Owen & Tim Phelps 

Copper (Robin Stone) 

Bill Black 

Cubby 

Carole Rusie 

Daisy 

Pamela Fisher 

Daisy 

Diann Morgan 

Daisy Borg (Karen Phillips) 

Betsy Sanders 

Dallas Simms (The Simms Family) 

Ann Sixtus 

Darla 

Richard & Debra Kremer 

Dayz 

Jack Wagner, Jr. 

Demi Moore (Wanita Moore) 

Galen & Maureen Hansen 

Dicky 

James & Barbara Robinson 

Diego Vargas 

Mark Johnson 

Digger (Bill & Toby Rogers) 

Catherine Carmody 

Dolly 

Betty Collier 

Dolly 

Melanie Heisey 

Dreamer 

Barbara Pflaum 

Duffy 

Etta Rakoczy 

Dutch (Jackie Morris) 

Debby Mack 

Ellie 

Dione Rubio 

Elsa 

Rosemary Campbell 

Emily (David & Sharon Bristow) 

Vivianne Villanueva 

Emma 

Susan Beinke 

Evee (Mr. & Mrs. Ed Elevatorski) 

Debby & Albert Mack 

Fancy 

Mazella Gwynn 

Frankie & PK (The Rains 

Family) 

Patricia McGrimley 

Frasier 

Lawrence Greenfield 

Freeway 

Gray Church 

Freeway (Tracey Temp) 

Joanna & Gene Barnyak 

Gigi 

Claire Neurath 

Gitana & Brownie 

Sally Thomas 

Gnocchi (Michele Cavin) 

Andrea & Dave McKeon 

Gracie 

Karen Hayse 

Gracie (The Plouff Family) 

Marjorie Marks 

Grover 

Gigi Demarie 

Guinness (The Deatrick Family) 

Elkie Wills 

Gussy & Gracie 

Patricia McCormick 

Haley (Yoli Escobar) 

Steven Ferreira & Kelsey Moon 

Heidi (Margaret McKeon) 

Elizabeth Martin 

Hogan Sardina (The Sardina 

Family) 

Sarah Sardina 

Jackson & Gypsy 

David Whipple 

Jake 

James Warner 

Jake (The Baldwin Family) 

Debra Spencer 

Jake & Domino 

Carla Anderson 

Jasper (Rodney & Sue Hebert) 

Richard Fiorita 

Jayce (The Finster Family) 

Cart & Dell Schroeder 

Jazmine Cummins (The 

Cummins Family) 

Alba Ghiorse 

Jessie (The Cox Family) 

The Price Family 

Jester (Dave & Annette McGinty) 

Jill & Carl Dattel 

Jewel Bleakley 

Laura Bleakley 

Jimmy 

Carla & Jack Pickett 

Joey (Janet Gladwin) 

Merrie Lamb 

Joshua & Mr. Lucky 

Ursula Genz 

JR 

Veronica Rofkar 

June (Dr.’s Pamela & Dennis 

Kinder) 

Susan Olsen 

In Memory Of 

Kabaal 

Mark Cavender 

Katie (Dorothy Plum) 

Barbara Vaughan 

Kava 

Arlene Margulis 

Kbehr 

Elenor Stenzel 

Kelly 

Rose Marie Schmidt 

Kitty 

Helen Westfall 

Kitty Cat 

Mike & Donna Howerton 

Kitty Donovan 

Suzanne Masheeco 

Kitty Kong 

Sheila Mielkey 

Kobe 

Jessica McClure 

Kodo 

Jacqueline Hatcher 

Kron (Teresa Albert & Ira 

Yesselman) 

Shawn Laird 

Krysta (The Rose Family) 

The Silverman Family 

Leo 

Susan Bennett 

Liesel Beutel (Patricia Beutel) 

Dawn & Phil Cox 

Lily (Daniel & Gail Bergquist) 

Nancy Birch 

Lily (The Strauss Family) 

Candy Karas 

Lokie 

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Chace 

Lola (Bev & John Peacock) 

Norine & George McCall 

Lola Rose (Clara Martinez) 

Robert Haas 

Louie (Kathy & Lenny Serrano) 

Terri Blakley & Mark Reynolds 

Lucky 

Paula Bryant 

Lucy (Heather Lamberson & 

Lori James) 

June Andrews 

Maggie 

Melonee Stringari 

Magus 

Janice Boss 

Malcolm (Libby Lucas) 


Mammoth Lockhart (Sue, 

Andrew & Megan Lockhart) 

Eleanor Wiemers 

Mason (Tammy Keeline) 

The Dogs on the Run 

Max (Mr. & Mrs. Craighead & 

Boys) 

Catherine Waldien 

Max (Doug & Theresa Johnston) 

Willi Sims 

Max Skelly (Lisa Skelly) 

Jane Rieger 

Maya & Pearl 

Kathryn Moore-Johnson 

Meggie (Amy & Alan Buck) 

Leanne White 

Melanie 

Sheri Comaroto 

Mickey Mouse 

Ginny Aikins 

Mia 

Emma & Leo Zuckerman 

Mildred 

Janine Johnson 

Millie & Daisy 

Clifford & Lottie Simpson 

MiMi & Bg Hajec 

Charlotte Hajec 

Miss Ella (Barbara Paddock) 

Joan & David Little 

Missy 

Pauline Farkas 

Mo (Veronica Moore & family) 

Susie, Robert, Jesse & Jake DeLacy 

Moe 

Judy Francis 

Mowgley 

Rose Mary Cech 

Monty, Houdini & Nala 

Mary Wears 

Moria 

Amy Marshall 

Muffin 

Stacey Gibson 

Muffin (Ed & Betty Wiesmeier) 

Chris Ficara 

Mustache (Melodee Arnold) 

Eric Pilmore 

Nam (Barbara Smith) 

Chris Smith 

Natty 

James Blan 

Nico’s Great Dane 

Rita Allen 



Floyd 

In Memory Of 

Rocky

Gifts of Love 

Nikki 

Christine Laurino 

Niko 

Frank Johnston 

Oscar (Frances Hunter) 

Ann Hunter-Welborn 

Otto (David Johnson & Tim 

Ramsey) 

Marci Walker 

Otto von Bismark (David 

Johnson & Tim Ramsey) 

Marie & Marc Cathay 

Patch Luna (E. Luna-Steen) 

Elizabeth Luna 

Payton & Apollo 

Lynette Baker 

Peter 

Scott Brummitt 

Peter 

Patricia & Kent Foster 

Pinky, Buddy & Sheba 

Kathy Payne 

Pitty Pat 

Evelyn Clark 

PJ (Lee Miller) 

Julie Conserva 

PJ Sullivan 

Jean Sullivan 

Pooh 

Marisa Pache 

Precious Alice (Nani Knowles) 

Barbie Newman 

Pretty Kitty aka Bear (June 

Sermons) 

Arthur Sweeney & Jerrell Bates 

Princess 

Edie Allen-Smith 

Puggy 

Ashley Southworth 

Quigley 

Donald Starr 

Raffles (The DeBello Family) 

Marcie Rothman 

Red, Rudy & Newman (Tom & 

Heather King) 

Robin Riggs 

Reggie 

Nancy Moon 

Reno 

Laura Morkan 

Reynaldo 

Joane Brown 

In Memory Of 

Ruby 

Riley Di Ferdinando 

Dana Di Ferdinando 

C. Perry 

Romeo 

Fern Gordon 

Roxie 

Tim Gibbons 

Ruby 

Eric Elmquist 

Rushie 

John Soisson 

Rusty (Mark & Robin Catone) 


Sam & Cuchi 

John Batson 

Sam & Sandy 

Frank Grana 

Samantha 

Sharon Baker 

Sandy 

Robert C. Miller & Diane Tinelli 

Miller 

Sarah Wolgast (Michael & 

Kathy Wolgast) 

Beth Keller 

Sasha, Belle & Buffy 

Cindy Plunkett 

Satchel (Diane & Christopher 

Calkins) 


Scooter 

Mr. & Mrs. Wolfgang Moeller 

Scratchy Brown 

Susan Grisafi 

Shadow 

Donald Scherzi 

Shannon 

Dail & Marie Slingsby 

Shera 

Barbara Lucero 

Shawna 

Karen Frongello 

Shep & Baxter 

David French 

Shibui 

Kathyn Chamblin 

Simba 

Barbara Soper 

Sir Peter (Georgia Harris) 

Betty Harris 

Skippy, Sparky, Brownie & Lee 

Sally Thomas 

In Memory Of 

Rusty 

Snickers the Pony (Chris, 

Nikki, Tori & Tanner) 

Sandie Hughes 

Snookie 

Franciska Ritchey 

Solo (Kyle Belding) 

Sandra Arledge 

Sophie (Donna Pineda) 


Spanky 

Joyce & Nash Carter 

Spanky 

Karen Dicken 

Sparky 

Kareem Cavazos 

Spike 

Cathy Torres 

Spike & Lucy 

Sally Thomas 

Stanford 

Deborah Cornsweet 

Stanley (Tom & Julie Rizzuti) 

Bob & Kim Rizzuti 

Stanley, Spankey, Sophia, 

Sadie, Buster & Tama (Terry 

& Jerry Newfield) 

Marrokal Design & Remodeling 

Suzy Q (Teri Simas & family) 

Kelsey Moon & Steven Ferreira 

Sweetie (Priscilla Murphy) 

Susanne Gleason 

Sydney (Mike & Kelly Maguire) 

Margie Flickinger 

Sylvia 

Jean Linklater 

Taffy (Ruth Fletcher) 

Mary Henrikson 

Tai & Rhu (Nelda Jones) 

Dr. Patricia Ungar 

Tanya & Lacy 

Betty Myers 

Teddy 

Stacy Anastasio 

Teddy (Pam & John Stephens) 

Barbara Hudson 

Tedi Bear, Humbug, 

Shakespeare, Pepper, 

Lucky & Jewell 

Stephen & Pamela Sablack 

Theo (Kyle Belding) 


Toby 

Randy West 

Toby (Garrett Bruhn) 

Marcie Rothman 

Toro 

Walton Scott 

Trooper (Kathy Taylor & Jerry 

Carota) 

Enid & Don Larsen 

Tulip (Kristin MacDonald) 

Annie Petersen 

Marjorie Stewart 

Stacey Zeitlin 

Tuxedo Walker (Marci Walker) 

Marie Cathey 

Twinkey 

Jessie Dalton 

Vincent 

Wallace Rick 

Viola (Annie & Roger Petersen) 

Stacey Zeitlin 

Woody (Pat Nevling) 

Bernard McDonald 

Xena 

Luis Avina 

Yogi 

Carol Drwal 

Yogi (The Kolombatovic Family) 

Amy Triba 

Zeke 

Rita Allen 

Zoe & Chloe 

Amy Dawson 

Zooey (Craig Lauer) 

Barbara Lauer 

Zula 

Anne Lilleberg 

Zuma 

Monika Crawford 

In Honor of People 

Julie Anderson 

John & Lori Wyman 

Josephine & Jack Anderson’s 

birthdays 

JoAnna & James Kelly 

Louis & Marilyn Lepore 

April 

Patty & Tom Rubino 

Clara Balingit’s birthday 

Erin Lassiter 

Heidi Beintema 

Kathryn McCormack 

Bonnie Biggs 

Barbara Mizrahi 

Elliot Bishop’s 21 st birthday 

Thomas & Karen Bishop 

Kathy Boyer 

Deanna Shipley 

Scott Campbell & Laura 

Fidler’s wedding 

June McKenzie & Jasper 

Ava Clem 

Joseph Clem & Richard Barry 

Scott Dveris’ birthday 

Malcolm Avner 

Equine Veterinary Services 

Susan Brooks 

Debby & Howard Falberg’s 

wedding 

Harry & Margie Cadelago 

Mishel Fletcher’s birthday 

Rachel Shemirani 

Donna Geiler’s birthday 

Gertrud Beach 

Laurie Grant 

Mary Grant 

Salma Headley 

Ginger Headley 

Robin Hennequin 

Karen Hennequin 

Dan Huling 

Deanna Hasselmann 

Brenda Hummell’s 60th birthday 

Byron & Melanie Lynn 

Julie Hurst’s birthday 

Dana Jones 

Sally Kloman’s birthday 

Jacquilin Benson 

Heidi Deux La Pierre 

Carolyn & Dexter La Pierre 

Karen Ladner 

Creative Capital Management, Inc. 

Robert E. Larsson, DVM 

Sally Thomas 

Cora Lawson’s birthday 

Kim Hundley 

Leslie 

Nancy Holder 

Chris Maltby’s birthday 

Alca Dillon 

Carolyn Marquez 

Rita McClennahan 

Mike & Carrie 

Nahla Humes 

Carol Neer’s birthday 

Julie Neer 

Isabel Nerenberg’s Bat 

Mitzvah 

Jennifer Weise 

Phil Pace’s birthday 

Steve & Hilda Thompson 

Patricia Palafox’s birthday 

Cathy Golden 

Karen Penix 

Steve Penix 

Christine Penrod’s birthday 

Mac & Sarita Eaton 

Madeleine Pickens’ birthday 

Mac & Sarita Eaton 

Holly Poffenroth 

Esther Waxman 

Bob & Jane Ross 

Jane Valentino 

Paula G. Ruiz 

Laura Ruiz 

Jose Luis Sanchez 

Ethel Perretta 

Isaac Saville 

Michael Wayne Saville 

Sam Saville 

Michael Wayne Saville 

Sarah Schnell 

Ben Turner 

Ellen Scott 

Fern & Lee Siegel 

SDHS Pet Loss Support Group 

Sally Thomas 

SDHS Veterinary Medicine 

Dept. 

Sally Thomas 

Barbara Smith 

Christopher Smith 

Barry Snyder & Allie 

Gerald Snyder 

Rose Spatzal’s birthday 

Edie Allen-Smith 

Bella Theodorakis’ birthday 

Catherine Forsthoefel 

Jean Timmons 

Dell & Cart Schroeder 

Bob Wallace & Sam 

Estate of Ginger Wallace 

Ashley Whalen’s birthday 

Debra Lynn Arbogast 

Alvina Word 

Irene Hilga Hauner 

In Honor of Pets 

Aloha & Molokai 

Patty Provencio 

Amos 

Lindsay Goodman 

Angel 

Linda Feely 

Ava 

Charline & Charles Olsen 

Bea 

Ginese Quann 

Beagle Bailey 

Sandra Wiebe 

Beauty 

Kim Vetter 

BeeBee 

Linda Perrino 

Bella 

Melissa Offutt 

Bella 

Renee Pugh 

Bella & Luna 

Cathy Spramelli 

Bella’s 11th birthday (Nancy 

Brownlee) 

Tricia Brownlee 

Charlene Higgs 

Micki Santos 

Kati Wan 

Belle 

Susan Brooks 

Belle 

Rebecca Morales 

Bob 

Pauline Gouin 

Boochee Boo’s 14th birthday 

Susan Haskin 

Cassie 

Shawn Pollard 

Chloe 

Dorothy Harmon 

Cleo 

Benjamin Mandaro 

Cleo & Meow-Meow 

Maria Silverstein 

Coco 

Christy Cooper 

Crackerjack & Tatum 

Jana Hilliar 

Daisy, Maxxen & Hudini 

Nobu Tanaka 

Destiny & Buddy 

Kristin Sims 

Dezi 

Michelle Brubaker 

Dusty 

Karen Houghton 

Emmet 

Patricia Stines 

Gizmo 

Terri Rollins 

Gulti 

Anuradha Sengupta 

Havoc 

Kelsey Camp 

Homer 

Barbara Thompson 

Hypatia 

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Belletire 

Indina 

Amy Marshall 

Inky 

Martha Evans 

Jake 

Denise Seidel 

Jenny 

Bernice Fant 

Joey 

Gudrun Osborn 

Joey’s 13th birthday 

Frances Owen 

Johnny 

Susan Peterson 

JoJo 

David Floyd 

Justin 

Drs. Steven & Ingrid Andree 

King 

Joy Timple 

Kitty Lou’s 11th birthday 

Lee Hsu 

Jihong Lou 

Lenalta & Hirschell 

Louise Irwin 

Lily 

Sandra Joyce 

Luan 

Dewayne Mockus 

Lucky 

Mary Benoit 

Luna 

Scott Goane 

Maggie 

Marilyn Richards 

Maguffin 

Robyn Morton 

Mama & Monster 

Amanda Chambers 

Matches & Munchkiss 

Mary Russell 

Max 

Yvonne Rose 

Maximus Zarudny 

Sherry Zarudny 

Merlin 

Richard & Barbara Baskin 

Mint & Honey 

Janean Snyder 

Mocha, Scar & Groucho 

Donna Jantz 

Monster 

Kim Doyle 

Mustang 

Steve Ruggles 

Nen, Sugie & Sandy 

Shirley Hill 

Oreo 

Donna Warlick 

Patti 

Helen Farschon 

Pipi & Cinnabon 

Chantel Vastola Savio 

Precious Ward Day 

Kathleen Day 

Princess 

Kathy Diestel 

Rocky 

Mark Cavender 

Rocky 

The Vollmer Family 

Romeo & Ebony 

Patricia Geiselhart 

Romeow 

Pat Brown 

Rosco 

Camille Cloutier 

Shanna 

Karen Frongeoo 

Smoke 

Al Weiss 

Smoky 

Bonita David 

Sophie 

Lisa Woodall 

Spike 

Leslie Martes 

Sunny & Sara (The Wheeler 

Family) 

Karen Giuggio 

Sweetheart 

Florence Pinto 

Tara 

Barbara Hoffman 

Tasha 

Albert Hamilton 

The Dude aka Ninja 

Melanie Pensa 

In Memoriam 

Trinity 

Susan Steinberger 

Tuffy & Daisy 

Judy Alexander 

Wally (The Brady Family) 

Jane Myers 

Weenie 

Felicia Castillo 

Wolf Face 

Julie Moen 

Wolfe Rocker 

Nancy Rocker 

Vet Memorials 

Dr. Nancy Bushnell 

Alaska (The Wright Family) 

Bailey (Lori & Chris Walsh) 

Chopper (Lindsay Turmelle) 

Cleo (Sunshine Hernandez) 

Cleo (Suzanne Sisler) 

Corky (Denise Huggins) 

Cuddles (The Edwards Family) 

Maggie (Carol Gough) 

Nugget (The Wagner Family) 

Roxy (Cindy Mort) 

Sienna (Erica Mason) 

Sister (Lucy Hallock & Family) 

Stormy (Leslie Anderson) 

Timmy (Thomas & Sandra 

Christensen) 

Dr. Anthony Michael & 

Dr. Bjorn Barré 

Blue (Lance Luney) 

Bongo (Heidi Lang) 

Brillo (Anne Bleier) 

Buddy (Lisa Harding) 

Buddy (The Shimmin & 

Salonius Family) 

Buster (The Mershon Family) 

Cher (Laura Fox-Williams) 

Dina (Cassandra Gelvin) 

Forbin (The Evans Family) 

Fuzzy (The Pister Family) 

Greta (The Ledyard Family) 

Gus (Frank Jensen) 

Hank (Judy Schrosk) 

Howie (The Sexton & Hartman 

Family) 

Jack (Peter Morton) 

Jenny (The Rabin Family) 

Kiara (Naveen Waney) 

Kramer (Lola Stice) 

Lean (Matthew Wuest) 

Leroy (Jill Finch & Xavier Zabal) 

Lo-Mai (The Lawrence Family) 

Lucie (The Guitton Family) 

Lulu (The Gallacher Family) 

Maggie (The Neilson Family) 

Mee-Chan (John Latham) 

Milo (Nancy Ellerman) 

Molly (Kristine Teyssier) 

Myles (The Kirschner Family) 

Paddy (Allan Field) 

Paifu (The Clyne Family) 

Pippin (Jane Johnson) 

Riley (Kathy Recordon) 

Ron (The Allen Family) 

Sally (Dawn Franklin) 

Sami (Donise Howe) 

Sammie (Toni Webb) 

Shasta (The Nance Family) 

Skipper (The Kutzner Family) 

Spanky (Jeff Stuart) 

Sydney (The Penn Family) 

Walter (The Trieglaff Family) 

Dr. Gerry Soifer 

Agrise (Anne Davis) 

Bubba (The Tverdoch Family) 

Gumbo (The Krassny Family) 

Jerry (The Leimkuehler Family) 

Melody (Silena Brettelle) 

Roxanne (Carol Elder) 

Tucker (The Krammes Family) 

Dr. Patricia Ungar 

Chacho (Barbara Filner & Mike 

Jenkins) 

Gifts from wills and trusts help to ensure that the Humane Society’s charitable 

programs serving animals and people will be available long into the future. The 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA wishes to acknowledge, in memoriam, 

recent gifts from the following individuals’ estates received between January 1 

and March 16, 2011. 

Helene M. Arnott 

Helen S. Caradonna 

Cecelia M. Collier 

Luella Derwin 

In Memory Of 



Sandy 

Alexandra A. Grant 

Willie N. Kistler 

John and Jennie Newton 

Helen Orin 

In Memory Of 

Tulip 

John L. Quigley 

Ruth Schwartz 

William S. Snyder 

Victor W. Whallon and Elsie M. Whallon

Peace of Mind 

With all the stresses and uncertainties we face, it’s nice to 

know we can experience peace of mind regarding one of the most 

important areas of life — our last will and testament and trust. 

In this regard, peace of mind is . . . 

Completing a Valid Will and/or Trust 

Caring for Your Loved Ones 

Creating a Legacy at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

a Valid Will 

A valid will is one that conforms to the laws of your state, will 

be acceptable to the probate court and accurately expresses your 

wishes. A will form downloaded from the Internet or obtained 

from a stationery store will hardly give you the peace of mind 

you deserve. Something this important requires the professional 

expertise of an estate-planning attorney. 

Going through the decision process may seem like a daunting 

task, but the end result is well worth the release from worry. You 

can face the future knowing that your estate will be distributed 

according to your wishes and by people that you trust. 

Caring for Loved ones 

Your last will and testament provides you with assurance 

that you have made provisions for family members according 

to their needs and your wishes. If something should happen to 

you, they will be cared for. For example, if you have dependent 

children, your will can name the guardians and provide trust 

arrangements for education, health and other needs. Your will 

Please complete and return this reply form. 

Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: 

Please contact me/us at ( ) _________________________ so that 

I can receive further information. 

Please send me/us complimentary estate planning brochures and bequest 

language. 

I/we have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

in my/our estate planning documents. Please send information about the 

Humane Heritage Circle. 

Name __________________________________________________________________ 

Address ________________________________________________________________ 

City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ 

Phone _________________________ Email ___________________________________ 

Mail this form to: 

Nicole Angelucci, Director of Planned Giving 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

5500 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 92110 

can also ensure that certain possessions go to the family members 

you designate and that disbursements are made to benefit those 

with special needs. 

a Lasting Legacy 

Your will can also direct your personal representative to set 

aside a certain amount or a percentage of your estate to the 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA to help the animals in 

our community. As the longest-running nonprofit in San Diego 

County, the San Diego Humane Society has been serving our 

community for more than 130 years, so you can rest assured 

that your legacy gift is a safe investment in contributing to the 

animals and people across San Diego County. 

If you do not have peace of mind concerning your estate plan, 

now is the time to act. Nicole Angelucci, our Director of Planned 

Gifts and an attorney with a background in estate planning, is 

here to help with any questions. Either reply with the form below, 

or contact Nicole at (619) 243-3443 or nangelucci@sdhumane.org. 

Nicole can also assist you if you would like to make a gift to the 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA through your will or trust. 

If you have already provided for the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA in your plans, we would like to add you as a 

member of our Humane Heritage Circle, which celebrates those 

who have established a legacy to help animals and people alike. 

This recognition includes a special annual event and adding your 

name to the donor wall in the main lobby. 

Turn Your Vehicle 

Into a Gift for Animals 

Not running, smog-tested, or registered? 

No problem. We can arrange free towing of your 

car, boat, or motorcycle from anywhere in 

San Diego, even on evenings or weekends. 

(619) 243-3401 | www.sdhumane.org 

SAN DiEgO HuMANE SOCiETy AND SPCA W i s H L i s T 

Food/Treats: 

• Cat and Dog Treats: 

– Bonito flake cat treats 

– Dog biscuits (e.g. Milk Bones) 

– Natural Balance rolls 

– Soft-type dog and cat treats 

– Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer (powdered) 

• For Behavior Training and Veterinary Use: 

– Canned chicken 

– Cheez Whiz 

– Meat-flavored baby food 

• For Kitten Nursery: 

– KMR Kitten Milk Replacer (powdered) 

– Royal Canin dry kitten food 

• Purina One dog food (canned) 

• Purina One cat food (canned) 

Toys/Enrichment Items: 

• New cat/kitten toys and scratchers 

• Plush dog toys 

• Dog Chew Toys: 

– Nylabones 

– Pig ears 

– Pressed rawhide bones 

– Bully sticks 

• Plastic and large inflatable children’s pool 

Other: 

• Baby blankets 

• Bathmats with rubber backings 

• Cat litter (clumping and non-clumping) 

• Disposable plastic feeding trays* 

• Disposable puppy potty pads 

• Dog and cat grooming brushes and combs 

• Dog houses 

• Heating pads (electrical, non-automatic 

shutoff type) 

• Grooming tool kit* 

• Facial tissue (white) 

• New, unused leashes, harnesses, and 

collars (martingale or flat collars only) 

• Overhead trolley system for dogs 

• Snuggle Safe pet heating discs* 

• 5’ shower pan liner 

Miscellaneous/Other: 

• AA, AAA and D batteries 

• Assorted utensils 

• Bleach 

• Cardstock, various weights and colors 

• Compressed air cans 

• Dawn dish soap 

• Defibrillator* 

• Digital currency counter* 

• Disinfecting wipes 

• Double-sided adhesive mounting squares 

• EZ Up/Quik Shade canopy tents* 

• Folding chairs 

• General office supplies (see website for 

details) 

Thank You to Our Media Friends 

Tune in to learn about the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA! 

San Diego Union-Tribune 

Pet of the Week (Thursdays in the Our 

San Diego section) 

adopt a Pet section (Quarterly) 

San Diego Suburban Newspapers 

Pet of the Week (Every Thursday in La 

Jolla Light and Friday in the Del Mar 

Times, Carmel Valley Leader, Solana 

Beach Sun and Rancho Santa Fe Record) 

North County Times 

Pet of the Week (Thursdays in the 

Local News section) 

The Coast News 

Pet of the Week (Every other Friday) 

East County Gazette 

Pet of the Week (Every Thursday) 

Penny Saver 

Pet of the Week (Every Tuesday) 

Oceanside Magazine 

Humane education (Twice annually) 

KOCT Oceanside Update 

Humane education and featured Pet 

(Monthly) 

KFMB-TV Channel 8 

Pet friends (Fridays at 6:50 a.m.) 

KNBC-TV Channel 7/39 

featured educational Topic (Monthly) 

• Lint rollers and refills 

• Paper towels 

• Party/non-denominational holiday 

decorations (new) 

• Portable GPS Navigation system* 

• Pre-paid cell phones 

• Reflective safety vests 

• Tall one-door commercial merchandise 

refrigerator* 

• FRS two-way radios (cordless, with 

chargers)* 

• Plastic trash bags (45 gallon or larger) 

• Ziploc bags 

Gift Certificates/Cards to: 

• Grocery stores 

• IKEA 

• Michaels, 

• Office Depot 

• Petco 

• Target, 

• local gas stations, restaurants, movie 

theaters and bookstores 

KUSI-TV Channel 9/51 

Pet of the Week segment (Saturdays 

at 8:40 a.m.) 

Magic 92.5 FM 

Jagger and Kristi’s Kritters segment 

(First and Second Mondays each month 

at 8:30 a.m.) 

SDLocals.com 

Pet of the Week (Weekly) 

Scooble.com 

featured Pet (Monthly) 

TheSocialDiary.com 

featured Pet (Weekly) 



H 

For more information about Wish List 

items or information on how to donate, 

please contact devast@sdhumane.org 

or (619) 243-3401. 

*please call for more details 

Follow us on 

Twitter and Facebook! 

The following media outlets provide regular coverage on animals available for adoption, behavior training advice and other 

information for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA at no cost. For questions or comments on any of our media outreach 

efforts, contact pr@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3437.

Make 

Your Pet 

a Pin-Up! 

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make your furry, feathered, or scaled friend a 

star and guarantee them a spot in the 2012 San Diego Humane Society 

and SPCA calendar! 

By entering the 2012 “Make Your Pet a Pin-Up” Calendar Contest, 

your pet is ensured inclusion as either a monthly winner, runner-up or in the 

calendar’s collage pages, and best of all, you’ll also receive a free 2012 calendar! 

All calendar proceeds support the San Diego Humane Society’s vital programs 

and services for animals and people alike. 

H entries are being accepted through august 31, 2011. 

H Enter online at www.sdhumane.org, or send in the form below. 

H Pet photography tips and additional rules are also available at www.sdhumane.org. 

2012 Calendar Entry Form 

I’d like to enter _____________ pictures @ $25.00 each for the 2012 Calendar Contest. 

o I am enclosing a check for $______________ o Please charge $______________to my VISA/MasterCard/AMEX 

Account #: ____________________________________________________________Expiration Date:________________ 

Signature: 

Pet’s Name: 

Your Name: 

Address: 

City/State/Zip: 

Home Phone: Cell Phone: 

Email (optional): 

MEOW MADNESS “PAW-parrazi is on the Prowl” 

It can be a glamorous life being a cat, so we are dedicating the entire month of June to spotlight their every move, as they 

so deserve. Here’s a sneak peek of just a few of the furrific festivities… Stay tuned for more information about how you can 

participate! 

• During the month of June, we are working on a special promotion to receive a series of “behind 

the scenes” videos of the kittens in our Paws Nursery – This promotion will be appropriately 

called “Oh Baby!” 

• Inquiring minds want to know! What goes on in the feline world when they think 

we aren’t looking? Catch your cat in the act with a paw-parazzi style photo and 

gossip headline for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. 

• Take advantage of special discounts and offers on cat items from our retail 

store and cat related workshops purchased during the month of June. 

• All cat fans will receive a discounted adoption fee of $30 and you can adopt 

a second kitty buddy at no additional charge. 

Please visit www.sdhumane.org during the month of June for all of 

the juicy details and breaking news on Meow Madness! 

Please mail to: 

2011 Calendar Contest Entry 

San Diego Humane Society 


San Diego, CA 92110 

Would you like receive our 

enewsletter “The Scoop”? 

o Yes o No 

Your donation is tax-deductible 

as permitted by law. For more 

information or additional entry 

forms, call (619) 243-3401. 

SUMMER 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

The following is a sampling of Humane Society classes, workshops and events occurring May 15 through July 31, 2011. 



MAY 

17 Moving on Up (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $69* 

18 Tots and Tales, North Campus, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 

18 Advanced Training Class (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $69* 

19 Home-school Lessons, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Animal/Service 

Learning), 1-2:30 p.m. (Life Sciences), $7 per child per session 

19 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Using Acupuncture and Medicinal 

Herbs with Pets, 6:30-8 p.m., $12 

20 Feisty Fido (first of five classes), 6:30-8 p.m., $249† 

21 Puppy Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $35 

21 Leash Walking Level 2, 9-10:30 a.m., $35* 

24 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m., 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69 

26 Shy Dog (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $249† 

27 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 

30 Humane society Closed for Memorial day Holiday 

JUNE 

1 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $159 

1 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Free 

2 Head Start (first of five classes), 1:30-2:45 p.m., $69 


4 Really Reliable Recall, 9-10:30 a.m., $35 

5 Project KEPPT Vaccination Clinic, North Campus, 1-3 p.m. 


10 San Diego Humane Society at San Diego County Fair, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 

11 Head Start (first of five classes), 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $69 

11 Leash Walking Level 1, 9-10:30 a.m., $35 


14 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 

15 Tots and Tales, North Campus, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 

16 Foundation for Dog Sports (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m., $149* 

16 Agility Obstacle Skills (first of five classes), 7:30-8:45 p.m., $149* 



18 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m., $159 

18 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $60 

19 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 2-3:30 p.m., $159 

19 Head Start (first of five classes), 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $69 

21 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6:30–8 p.m., $35 





* Requires a prerequisite class. 

† Requires a consultation prior to enrollment. 

JULY 

3 Project KEPPT Vaccination Clinic, North Campus, 1-3 p.m. 

4 Humane society Closed for independence day Holiday 

6 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Free 

7 Head Start (first of five classes), 1:30-2:45 p.m., $69 

7 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog, 6:30-8 p.m., $35 

8 Clicker Training for Cats, 6:30-8 p.m., $35 




13 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., $159 

14 Feisty Fido (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $249† 


16 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m., Free 

16 Canine Good Citizen (first of seven classes), 1-2:15 p.m., $119* 


21 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Planting with your Pooch, 6:30-8 p.m., $12 



23 Head Start (first of five classes), 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 

$69 

23 Advanced Training Class (first of five classes), 3:30-4:45 p.m., $69* 

28 Foundation for Dog Sports (first of six classes), 6-7:15 p.m., $149* 

28 Agility Obstacle Skills (first of six classes), 7:30-8:45 p.m., $149* 


30 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1:30-3 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m., $159 


31 Head Start (first of five classes), 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 

$69 

All events are held at 5500 Gaines Street and require pre-registration 

or reservations unless otherwise noted. Please call (619) 299-7012 and 

the extension listed to pre-register/reserve a space in a program, or 

visit our website at www.sdhumane.org for a full calendar of events. 

Activities for Kids: 

Home-school Lessons: ext. 2320; Tots and Tales: ext. 2251 

Activities for Adults/Families: 

Doggie Café: ext. 2230; Happy Hour Lecture Series and First Aid for 

Dogs and Cats: ext. 2249; Pet Loss Support Group: ext. 2311 

Behavior and Training Classes: 

Advanced Training Class*, Agility Obstacle Skills*, Foundation for Dog 

Sports*, Head Start, How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog, 

Moving on Up*, Puppy Fun Class, Puppy Support Group, Shy Dog†: 

ext. 2334; Canine Good Citizen*, Clicker Training for Cats, Feisty Fido†, 

How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat/Dog, Leash Walking 1 & 2*, 

Really Reliable Recall: ext. 2247 

Project KEPPT Vaccination Clinic: 

Call (619) 299-7012 ext. 2604 for more information about the Project 

KEPPT programs and services.


San Diego, CA 92110-2572 

North Campus 

(for dogs) 

2905 San Luis Rey Road 

Oceanside, CA 92058 

(for cats) 

572 Airport Road 

Oceanside, CA 92058 

(619) 299-7012 

www.sdhumane.org 

Gaines Campus Hours of Operation: 

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Adoptions and Animal Viewing: 

Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday, 11a.m.-5 p.m. 

North Campus Hours of Operation: 

Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Adoptions and Animal Viewing: 

Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Change Service Requested 

dancing 

with thedogs 

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25 th Annual Fur Ball 

Tickets are on sale now for San Diego’s 

best dog-friendly gala. 

- August 20, 2011 from 6pm to midnight- 

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You and your well mannered, on-leash doggie companion 

are invited to a night of celebration under the stars. 

Enjoy dancing, live entertainment and fine dining that 

supports animals and vital community programs. 

You won’t want to miss this exclusive event and the 

chance to win one of our many fabulous auction and 

raffle prizes, so reserve your seats today! 

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TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION: 

AKOUZI@SDHUMANE.ORG 

(619) 243-3479 | SDHUMANE.ORG 

Freeway & Galahad 

Non-Profit Org. 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

San Diego, CA 

Permit No. 331

Summer 2011 • V ol. 45 No. 2 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

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