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animal humane society magazine | Spring/Summer 2013animal tracksA <strong>legacy</strong><strong>of</strong>loveA lifesaving partnershiphelping animals in needalso inside:Cats, beyond the crisis
a message from Janelle Dixon<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> isthe leading animal welfareorganization in the UpperMidwest dedicated to engagingand serving local and regionalcommunities <strong>of</strong> people andanimals. Our mission is toengage the hearts, hands andminds <strong>of</strong> the community to helpanimals.Through comprehensiveprograms and services, <strong>Animal</strong><strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> providesresources that compassionatelyserve all the stages <strong>of</strong> ananimal’s life.As a private non-pr<strong>of</strong>itorganization, we receive n<strong>of</strong>ederal, state or governmentfunding and rely totally onprivate donations, merchandisesales and adoption fees.board <strong>of</strong> directorsCarolyn Smith, ChairTom Hoch, Vice ChairMaureen McDonough, SecretaryScott Schroepfer, TreasurerScott AebischerBarb ColomboLisa GoodmanDon JacobsenSheila KennedyJames LaneCyndi LesherLia MelroseTeresa MorrowDr. Ned Patterson, DVMBoyd RatchyeDamon SchrammTina WilcoxJanelle Dixon – President & CEO<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is a member<strong>of</strong> the National Federation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humane</strong>Societies and Pets Across America, aconsortium <strong>of</strong> humane organizationsthroughout the country that raisefunds to care for animals in localshelters.<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is a foundingmember <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Partnershipfor <strong>Animal</strong> Welfare (MnPAW) and theMinnesota Horse Welfare Coalition.During the past two years, you’ve likelyseen discussions in <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><strong>Society</strong> communications about communityand community engagement – references tothe greater community <strong>of</strong> people in whichwe all live, work and socialize, but also tothe community <strong>of</strong> individuals who careabout companion animals and their welfare.To achieve long-term success on behalf<strong>of</strong> animals, it is essential that AHS succeedin creating understanding about thechallenges facing animals. We also need tocreate understanding about the benefits <strong>of</strong>being engaged in a positive force for change, and what the larger community -- andeach <strong>of</strong> us as individuals -- can do to positively influence the lives <strong>of</strong> animals, andthe community itself.AHS works to ensure that we reflect the values <strong>of</strong> our community. Alternatively,our work influences and shapes the values and behaviors <strong>of</strong> the community. Aswe all evolve and do more, we expect more. On this foundation we have seen greatchanges in the ways animals are welcomed in our community and in our homes, andin what AHS and organizations like ours are able to do to care for and place animals.In this way, we have been working together to affect positive change. Manyanimals that would have lived outdoors 20 years ago now sleep inside with us eachnight. Cities have passed ordinances allowing animals on outdoor patios at restaurants.Shops welcome pets. The animal economy is flourishing because <strong>of</strong> theclothes, beds, toys and premium food we buy. In that same timeframe, AHS movedfrom <strong>of</strong>fering basic care and core services to providing spay/neuter before adoption,advanced medical care, behavior modification programs and a host <strong>of</strong> services thatbuild the human-animal bond.As we move forward, AHS is being more intentional about community and engaginga larger group <strong>of</strong> people in changing the story for animals. Likewise we wouldlike to see individual community members more intent on purposeful engagement-- in being a part <strong>of</strong> the solution to the challenges impacting animals. We need each<strong>of</strong> you as individuals, and collectively as the community, to be actively involved.A few small changes can have a big impact. There are three simple things you cando and encourage others to do: adopt, spay/neuter and ID your pets. It is the choicesand behaviors <strong>of</strong> people that determine the fate <strong>of</strong> animals. These choices are simpleand save lives.Imagine where we can go from here, together as a community, and envision howwe can work together to get there. I look forward to continuing to grow and developa partnership that builds on our shared values and vision for the stature and welfare<strong>of</strong> animals in our community.Sincerely,—Janelle Dixon, President & CEO<strong>Animal</strong> TracksSpring/Summer 2013Circulation 65,000EditorJeff MoravecAssociate EditorCarrie LiberaDesignersJanna Netland LoverLocal Design Group&Jill Paul<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>PhotographyKat Wuorinen&Marilou Chanrasmi,Leech Lake Legacy&Sarah Beth Photography&threedog Photography<strong>Animal</strong> Tracks is publishedin April and NovemberOn the cover:Legacy was surrendered in August 2011to the Leech Lake Tribal Police. He wasfostered and then adopted by MarilouChanrasmi, co-founder <strong>of</strong> Leech LakeLegacy, and became the organization’s<strong>of</strong>ficial spokesdog.p.20Cats, beyond the crisisIn the summer <strong>of</strong> 2010,we reported on anoverwhelming number <strong>of</strong>cats in our shelters. Nownew programs have made abig difference for felines.Get the info, do the Walk!petceteraSummeradventures atAHSKindest Cutexpansionp.8<strong>Humane</strong> investigation outcomein Fillmore CountyHelp for Superstorm Sandy petsp.18table <strong>of</strong> contentsSpring/Summer 2013p.12A Legacy <strong>of</strong> LoveAHS and Leech Lake Legacyteam up for a common goal:save as many animals aspossible.2A message fromJanelle Dixon4Locations, hoursand services6Calendar <strong>of</strong> events26Memorials and tributes2 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.orgwww.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 3
Contact Us(763) 522-4325www.animalhumanesociety.orgKhmel Alena/Shutterstock.comAwei/Shutterstock.comlocationsBuffalo4375 Hwy. 55 S.E. • Buffalo, MN 55313(763) 390-3647Pet adoption and surrender, memorial garden,microchip and nail clinics, pet loss services,retail area, shelter tours, youth programsCoon Rapids1411 Main St. N.W. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448(763) 862-4030Pet adoption and surrender, dog training, microchipand nail clinics, pet loss services, retailarea, shelter tours, youth programsGolden Valley845 Meadow Ln. N. • Golden Valley, MN 55422(763) 522-4325Pet adoption and surrender, dog playgroups,microchip and nail clinics, pet boarding, petloss services, pet training, retail area, sheltertours, wildlife rescue, youth programsSt. Paul1115 Beulah Ln. • St. Paul, MN 55108(651) 645-7387Pet adoption and surrender, microchip andnail clinics, pet loss services, retail area, sheltertours, youth programsWoodbury9785 Hudson Rd. • Woodbury, MN 55125(651) 730-6008Pet adoption and surrender, dog training,microchip and nail clinics, pet loss services,shelter tours, retail area, youth programsNow Boarding6002 28th Ave. S. • Minneapolis, MN 55450(612) 454-4850 • www.nowboardingpets.comPet boarding, doggy day care, grooming, dogtraininghoursAdoption CentersMonday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Incoming <strong>Animal</strong>sSurrender by AppointmentPlease call our <strong>Animal</strong> AdmissionsCenter at (763) 412-4969 for anappointment to surrender an animal.Appointments are available 11 a.m. – 7p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. - 6p.m. Saturday & Sunday.<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is closed NewYear’s Day, Martin Luther King Day,Easter, Memorial Day, IndependenceDay, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,Christmas Eve Day and Christmas.VitCOM Photo/Shutterstock.comourservicesAdoptionLet an animal choose you! Cats, dogs,rabbits, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs and smallcritters are available for adoption at our fivelocations. View the animals available todayat www.animalhumanesociety.org.SurrenderCompanion animals may be surrenderedat any <strong>of</strong> our five open admissionlocations where we provide safe refugefor thousands <strong>of</strong> animals each year.Appointments are required to surrender ananimal. Call (763) 412-4969 or visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/surrender.Kindest Cut low cost spay/neuterThrough our partnership with Kindest Cutmobile clinic, high quality, low cost spay/neuter services are available to the pets <strong>of</strong>people in need. Visit www.kindestcutmn.com for more information.Pet boardingWe <strong>of</strong>fer two options for pet boarding.There’s <strong>Animal</strong> House at AHS in GoldenValley (763) 489-2222 and Now Boardingnear the Minneapolis St. Paul Airport (612)454-4850. www.animalhumanesociety.org/boarding.Pet trainingWe speak fluent animal. More than 50classes are <strong>of</strong>fered weekly at our CoonRapids, Golden Valley, Woodbury andNow Boarding locations. Check out www.animalhumanesociety.org/training or call(763) 489-2217.Pet food and suppliesPurina One dog and cat food and treatsas well as Tidy Cat litter, collars, leashes,toys and grooming supplies are availableat our five locations.<strong>Humane</strong> investigationsOur humane agents work with lawenforcement and respond to thousands<strong>of</strong> reports <strong>of</strong> animal neglect and crueltyeach year. Visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/preventionfor more information.Youth programsFrom Unleashed Summer Camp andprojects for Scouts, to PetSet Youth Clubthere is a lot for kids to do at AHS. Call(763) 489-2220 or visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/youth.School programsWe <strong>of</strong>fer interactive classroom programsfor students in grades K-12. Forinformation on selecting a program fora child’s school call (763) 489-2220 orvisit www.animalhumanesociety.org/classroom.Microchip and nail clinicsMicrochip and nail trim clinics are <strong>of</strong>feredmonthly at our five locations. Check thecalendar in this magazine for specifictimes.Wildlife rehabilitationInjured and orphaned wildlife areaccepted at our Golden Valley location.For information call (763) 489-2223 or visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/wildlife.Lost and found petsWe <strong>of</strong>fer a Lost and Found Online BulletinBoard for you to post missing or foundpets. Also, review stray animals in ourcare at our facilities atwww.animalhumanesociety.org/lostandfound.Behavior helplineNeed some advice regarding your pet?We’re here to help. Call (763) 489-2202.Online libraryVisit our online library for help with pettraining and behavior.www.animalhumanesociety.org/library.Therapy animals<strong>Animal</strong> Ambassadors, AHS’s animalassistedtherapy teams, visit hospitals,nursing homes and other facilities. Formore information call (763) 432-4825.ToursTours <strong>of</strong> our facilities are available tostudents or other groups by appointment.Maximum group size is determined bylocation. To schedule a tour at any <strong>of</strong> ourlocations call (763) 489-2220.Birthday partiesHave your birthday party at an AHSlocation and invite up to 15 guests. Call(763) 489-2220 for more information.Pet loss<strong>Humane</strong> euthanasia and cremationservices are available. Call (763) 412-4969 or visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/petloss. Pet loss support groups are<strong>of</strong>fered on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. inGolden Valley.Memorial gardenVisit the peaceful perennial garden atour Buffalo location where past petsare honored with memorial plaquesthroughout the garden.Ways to helpVisit www.animalhumanesociety.org/help to find out about the ways in whichyou can help AHS, from volunteering inour shelters or as a foster volunteer todonating or contributing to our wish list.DeliciousFlickrLike us on Facebook:facebook.com/animalhumanesocietyFacebook Follow us on Twitter: MySpacetwitter.com/<strong>Animal</strong>_<strong>Humane</strong>MNDelicious Flickr Twitter RetweetTwStu4 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.orgwww.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 5Slash DotMixxSk
calendar <strong>of</strong> eventsApril – November 2013Walk for <strong>Animal</strong>sSaturday, May 4, 2013Golden Valley AHS, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.You love animals. You know what a difference they have made inyour life. You also care about animals less fortunate than your own.The Walk for <strong>Animal</strong>s is your opportunity to help the thousands <strong>of</strong> companion animals thatwill come through <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’s doors this year. For more information visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/walk, email walk@animalhumanesociety.org, or call (763) 432-4841.Wine DinnerFriday, November 1, 2013The Saint Paul Hotel, St. Paul – 6:30 p.m.Enjoy exceptional courses prepared by outstanding local chefs and paired with exquisite winesby Ray Zemke <strong>of</strong> The Cellars Wine & Spirits. You’ll have the opportunity to bid on exclusivelive auction items, but most importantly, you’ll support the programs, services and animals <strong>of</strong><strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. Seating is limited. Please make your reservation early to guaranteeyour seat at this premiere Twin Cities dining event. For reservations, call (763) 432-4842 or emailwinedinner@animalhumanesociety.org.Training &playgroupsIntroduction to Dog TrainingFind out about the convenient dog trainingclasses <strong>of</strong>fered by <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.People only at this first session please. Noregistration necessary. Classes are held at 6:30p.m. and are available in Coon Rapids, GoldenValley, Woodbury and at Now Boarding inMinneapolis. For exact dates and a schedule<strong>of</strong> all our dog training classes, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/training or call(763) 489-2217.Intro to Therapy <strong>Animal</strong>sAre you interested in learning how you andyour pet (dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit, andmore) can become part <strong>of</strong> a visiting animaltherapy team? Join us to find out more aboutwhat therapy animals do, what training youand your animal will need, and how to becomea registered therapy animal team. Thissession is free, but registration is required.For more information, call (763) 489-2217 oremail training@animalhumanesociety.org.April 7 • Coon Rapids • 3 p.m.April 25 • Woodbury • 7 p.m.May 15 • Golden Valley • 7 p.m.June 12 • St. Paul • 7 p.m.July 17 • Golden Valley • 7 p.m.Aug. 22 • Woodbury • 7 p.m.Sept. 18 • Golden Valley • 7 p.m.Oct. 9 • St. Paul • 7 p.m.Nov. 13 • Golden Valley • 7 p.m.DogsSavethedates!Canine Good Citizen TestThis certification program is designed toreward dogs with good manners at homeand in the community. The program stressesresponsible pet ownership. $10 per dog. Registrationis required. For more informationand to register, visit www.akc.org or call ourTraining School at (763) 489-2217.Golden Valley, one Friday per month at 6 p.m. Forexact dates, please visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/events.Coon Rapids, the third Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the month at8:15 p.m.Dog PlaygroupsWe <strong>of</strong>fer several playgroups and socializationopportunities for your pet at our Golden Valleyfacility. Playgroups are <strong>of</strong>fered for smalldogs and for puppies younger than one year.For a description <strong>of</strong> the playgroups availableand a schedule, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/dogplayor call (763) 489-2217.Reactive RoversThis class is designed for dogs that bark,snark, or growl at other dogs. We will helpyou learn to walk your dog past other dogs andteach your dog to greet other dogs politely.This class is not appropriate for dogs that areaggressive toward people. Space is limited. Formore information, call the Training School at(763) 489-2217.WallflowerDoes your dog cower when guests come over?Does he hide in the bedroom when the doorbellrings? Does he try to run away when hehears children playing outside? If so, your dogmight be a Wallflower. Contact our TrainingSchool at (763) 489-2217 for individual trainingsessions to help your shy and fearful dog.RabbitsBunny BasicsThis is a class for people interested in gettinga rabbit or those who already have oneand want to know more about their care (norabbits in class please). The class is free, butdonations to the Minnesota Companion Rabbit<strong>Society</strong> are welcome. Register by calling (763)489-2234. All sessions are held from 6:30–8p.m. on the dates below.April 4 • WoodburyApril 8 • Golden ValleyMay 2 • WoodburyMay 13 • Golden ValleyJune 6 • WoodburyJune 10 • Golden ValleyJuly 8 • Golden ValleyAug. 1 • WoodburyAug. 12 • Golden ValleySept. 5 • WoodburySept. 9 • Golden ValleyOct. 3 • WoodburyOct. 14 • Golden ValleyNov. 7 • WoodburyNov.11 • Golden ValleyHoppy HourThis social hour for rabbits and their ownersis held at 1 p.m. every other Sunday in GoldenValley. $3 per rabbit. For exact dates, visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/events orcontact rabbitagility@mncompanionrabbit.org for more information. All rabbits must bespayed or neutered.Rabbit AgilityRabbit Agility is an opportunity to help yourrabbit learn a skill at which most <strong>of</strong> them excel.This class provides rabbits with a fun wayto get exercise and mental stimulation andwill help you and your rabbit be comfortableand confident in different settings. For moreinformation, please visit the website <strong>of</strong> ourpartner, Minnesota Companion Rabbit <strong>Society</strong>at www.mncompanionrabbit.org or email rabbitagility@mncompanionrabbit.org.Classesare $25 for five weeks and held in Golden Valley.All rabbits must be spayed or neutered.© dionoanomalia - Fotolia.comDmitry Kalinovsky/Shutterstock.comTours, clinics& groupsAHS Group & Family ToursEver wonder what goes on behind the scenesat AHS? Join us for a tour <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> our fivefacilities led by one <strong>of</strong> our pr<strong>of</strong>essional humaneeducators. You’ll learn more about AHSand the animals we serve, and get a guidedtour through the working areas <strong>of</strong> our shelter.Cost is $1 per person ($15 minimum). Participantsmust be at least 6 years <strong>of</strong> age. Toursare <strong>of</strong>fered throughout the year by appointment,and can also be combined with an AHSclassroom program. Advanced reservations arerequired for all tours. Call (763) 489-2220 oremail education@animalhumanesociety.org toregister.People Training at AHSAHS announces a new series <strong>of</strong> <strong>Humane</strong>Education seminars for adults, but suitable forthe entire family. Classes begin fall 2013 andwill be held Mondays from 6-7 p.m. in GoldenValley with a new topic each month. Cost is $5per person or $10 per family for each seminar.All children must be at least 7 years <strong>of</strong> agePrograms for kidsPawsome Pet Picture ShowThe Pawsome Pet Picture Show is a youthmovie night hosted at <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.It is a two-hour program, from 6-8 p.m. in theEducation Room at Golden Valley. AHS willshow an animal-themed movie (complete withpopcorn and juice boxes) and have a specialintermission featuring time with an AHS animal.Families are welcome, but all attendeesmust be at least 7 years <strong>of</strong> age. Coming Soon:Dolphin Tale on April 12; Born to Be Wild onJune 11; How to Train Your Dragon on July 16;and Rio on August 20. For more information, orto register online, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/pawsomepet.Unleashed Summer CampUnleashed is an animal-themed summer daycamp. Campers spend a full week immersed inanimal learning and fun. Each week includesanimal-related educational activities, animalinteractions, visits from special guests, fieldtrips, and more. Unleashed is available at allAHS facilities for kids entering grades 3-10.Camps run from mid-June to mid-August. Formore information or to register online, visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/camps.and accompanied by their parent. For moreinformation and specific dates, or to registeronline, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/people.<strong>Animal</strong> Ambassadors<strong>Animal</strong> Ambassadors are teams <strong>of</strong> volunteersand their pets who have been trained andregistered as therapy animal teams. Theyprovide animal-assisted therapy in nursinghomes, memory care facilities, assisted livinghomes and other senior centers. These specialteams unleash the power <strong>of</strong> pets to enhancethe lives <strong>of</strong> the people they touch. To becomean <strong>Animal</strong> Ambassador, you must become anAHS volunteer, you and your pet must passthe Canine Good Citizen Test (dogs only), andyou and your pet must complete training tobecome a registered animal therapy team. Tolearn more visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/animalambassadors or contact emailbcooney@animalhumanesociety.org.Buffalo AHS Open HouseYou’re invited to <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’sBuffalo location on Saturday, June 29 from10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for an Open House. It’s anopportunity to tour the facility located alongHighway 55, visit with animals available forGirl Scout Badge ProgramAHS <strong>of</strong>fers a Pet Badge program for Girl ScoutDaisies, Brownies and Juniors. Our comprehensiveprogram features a shelter tour andother educational activities which meet all therequirements to earn a Girl Scout Badge. Thisprogram is available at all AHS facilities. Formore information, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/scouts.Classroom ProgramsBring humane education programs to a child’sschool or a meeting site! Our classroomprograms <strong>of</strong>fer interactive presentationsprovided by AHS pr<strong>of</strong>essional educators atyour location. Each program is tailored tothe audience’s ages and interests. Thesepresentations are available for groups <strong>of</strong>any kind, including schools, clubs, homeschoolgroups and community organizations. Formore information, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/schools.PetSet Youth Club — Fall session beginsSeptember 10Be a part <strong>of</strong> the PetSet Youth Club! Youthmembers meet twice a month to learn fromanimal experts, examine animal-relatedadoption, and enjoy refreshments and familyactivities. The event is free and everyone iswelcome, but please leave your pets at home.Microchip and Nail ClinicsMicrochip your pets for their safety in theevent they are lost. Nail trims also available.Microchipping is $30 plus tax and nail trimsare $15 plus tax. Clinics are held from 1–3 p.m.at the locations and on the dates listed below.For more information visit our online EventsCalendar at www.animalhumanesociety.org/events or call (763) 522-4325.Buffalo, Second to last Sunday <strong>of</strong> each monthCoon Rapids, Second Sunday <strong>of</strong> each monthGolden Valley, Second Sunday <strong>of</strong> each monthSt. Paul, First Sunday <strong>of</strong> each monthWoodbury, Third Sunday <strong>of</strong> each monthPet Loss Support GroupThis support group is an informal and ongoingsupport group led by a trained facilitator forthose dealing with the grief caused by the loss<strong>of</strong> a pet. There is no admission charge or reservationrequired. The group meets in ConferenceRoom D across from the Training Centerin Golden Valley, Mondays at 7 p.m., exceptfor holidays. For easy and convenient access,please park in the North parking lot. For moreinformation, please call (612) 730-6016.current events, develop communityservice projects to help animals andmore. The club is open to studentsin grades 5-7 on Tuesday inWoodbury or on Wednesday andThursday in Golden Valley. Newmembers can join at any time! Formore information, or to registeronline, visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/petset.Unleashed Fall Break Camp - October17-18Come to Unleashed Fall BreakCamp for a fun-filled animal experience!Our Pawsitive Charactercamp includes a variety <strong>of</strong>animal-related activities, with aspecial emphasis on charactertraits such as integrity,respect, responsibility andcompassion; as well ashow we should treat peopleand animals. Camps will beheld in Golden Valley, CoonRapids and Woodbury. For moreinformation, or to register online,visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/camps.6 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.orgwww.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 7
petceterapetceteraBreeder regulation bill gets boostfrom governor<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> has beenworking in support <strong>of</strong> a bill introducedat the Minnesota Legislaturethat would to require licensing andinspection <strong>of</strong> commercial dog and catbreeding operations, legislation thatis necessary to prevent inhumanebreeding practices. AHS’s effort hasbeen as part <strong>of</strong> a coalition <strong>of</strong> animalwelfare groups, Speak Up for Dogsand Cats.The bill (H.F. 84, S.F. 36) receiveda boost in late February when MinnesotaGov. Mark Dayton expressed supportfor the legislation at a rally <strong>of</strong>bill supporters who jammed the StateCapitol Rotunda in St. Paul. “We’renot going to stand idly by while innocentanimals are being tortured,”Dayton said.AHS President & CEO JanelleDixon also addressed the crowd.“This bill is critical to the health andwelfare <strong>of</strong> the animals in this state,”she said. Many <strong>of</strong> the animals AHStakes in each year have been bredin inhumane conditions, accordingto Dixon, and “these animals are ill,have serious health, behavior and socializationissues. They don’t receiveor feel the touch <strong>of</strong> an individualhuman being while they are in thiscare—and we need to stop it.”At the time this issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>Animal</strong>Tracks went to press, the House version<strong>of</strong> the bill had been approved bythe Civil Law Committee, the PublicSafety Finance and Policy Committee,and the Government OperationsCommittee, but a necessary hearingby the Agricultural Policy Committeehad not yet occurred, making itsprospects uncertain for the rest <strong>of</strong> thesession.You can keep up to date on theprogress <strong>of</strong> the bill by visiting www.animalhumanesociety.org/speakup orwww.speakupmn.org.“These animals are ill, have serious health,behavior and socialization issues. They don’t receiveor feel the touch <strong>of</strong> an individual human being whilethey are in this care—and we need to stop it.”—Janelle Dixon, AHS President & CEOKindest Cut expands service with new Melrose ClinicKindest Cut, the low-costspay and neuter serviceoperated in partnership with<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>,will significantly expand itscapabilities this spring whenit opens the Melrose Clinic atAHS’s facility in Golden Valley.Until now, Kindest Cut hasworked exclusively from mobileunits that travel across theTwin Cities and the state. Expandinginto the 3,200 squarefootspace in the southwestcorner <strong>of</strong> AHS’s Golden Valley locationwill allow Kindest Cut to perform another10,000 additional surgeries eachyear, “addressing a significant need inour community,” said AHS Presidentand CEO Janelle Dixon.Kindest Cut, led by licensedVeterinarian Dr. Meghann Kruckand geared toward pet owners withlimited incomes, has done more than13,500 spay/neuter surgeries since itopened in May 2011.The new facility will be known asthe Melrose Clinic in recognition <strong>of</strong> aDozens <strong>of</strong> emaciated horses removedfrom Fillmore County propertyIn what an <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>humane agent called one <strong>of</strong>the largest cases <strong>of</strong> its kind he’d everseen, AHS in late November seized55 horses, ponies and donkeys from afarm property in southeastern Minnesota.Following a complaint about theproperty, an investigation by Senior<strong>Humane</strong> Agent Keith Streff foundanimals suffering from untreatedwounds, severe emaciation and otherhealth issues. Numerous carcasses invarious states <strong>of</strong> decomposition werealso found on the property.The resident <strong>of</strong> the property, WilburEugene Schmoll, was later chargedby Fillmore County <strong>of</strong>ficials with25 counts <strong>of</strong> animal cruelty and onecount <strong>of</strong> improper disposal <strong>of</strong> deadanimals.“It was one <strong>of</strong> the largest and moreFrom left to right: Donor Ken Melrose, donor and AHSboard member Lia Melrose, and AHS President & CEOJanelle Dixon.generous lead gift from the KendrickB. Melrose Family Foundationthat made the endeavorpossible. The clinic is expected tobe ready for occupancy sometimein May.In addition to the Kindest Cutexpansion, the new site will includetwo surgery suites that arepart <strong>of</strong> a new AHS partnershipwith the University <strong>of</strong> MinnesotaCollege <strong>of</strong> Veterinary Medicine.One <strong>of</strong> the suites will be utilizedby the university to teach anelective senior surgery rotation forveterinary students. A third part <strong>of</strong>the project will include a new X-rayroom for AHS.Keep up to date on the clinic’sopening plans by visiting www.kindestcutmn.com.Fifty-five animals were seized from the propertyin southeastern Minnesota. The ownerwas charged with 25 counts <strong>of</strong> animal cruelty.complex operations involving horsesI’ve seen in 25 years at AHS,” Streffsaid. “It involved multiple agenciesfrom the area and required a majoreffort to remove and relocate theanimals.”A dozen horses considered to bein the most acute condition weretransported from the farm propertyto the University <strong>of</strong> Minnesota Large<strong>Animal</strong> Hospital in St. Paul for forensicexamination. Six <strong>of</strong> them had tobe euthanized due to severe healthcomplications.AHS worked with the MinnesotaHooved <strong>Animal</strong> Rescue Foundation(MHARF) to treat, care for and placethe remaining animals removed fromthe property. MHARF also took thehorses from the animal hospital whenthey were well enough to be transported.Because <strong>of</strong> the large number <strong>of</strong>animals involved, efforts were still goingon this spring to find permanentplacement for some <strong>of</strong> the horses.AHS received a $15,000 grant fromthe ASPCA to help our work on thiscase. AHS transferred those funds toMHARF to support its care and rehabilitation<strong>of</strong> the horses.8 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 9
petceterapetceteraSummer adventures start at AHS<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> is theplace to be this summer! Checkout these great opportunities foranimal-loving kids and their familiesto have fun while learning:We speak fluent animal at <strong>Animal</strong><strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> and our trainingclasses are family-friendly!We encourage kids to attend classwith their parents and togetherlearn to bond with the family pet.Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/training to find the class that’sright for you.If your kids are curious aboutwhat goes on behind the scenes atAHS, bring them in to any <strong>of</strong> ourfive locations for a guided sheltertour, led by our pr<strong>of</strong>essional humaneeducators. Come explore AHSwhile learning about the animals,what services we provide in thecommunity and so much more! Visitwww.animalhumanesociety.org/tours for more information.Unleash your child’s love foranimals at our popular UnleashedSummer Camp. This week-longcamp is for kids entering grades3-10. Campers spend a full weekimmersed in animal-themed fun includingeducational activities, animalinteractions, visits from specialguests, field trips, and more. Campsessions are available at all five AHSlocations and registration is nowunderway. Learn more at www.animalhumanesociety.org/camps.Lights, camera, action! Bring thefamily to <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>’sPawsome Pet Picture Show, ananimal-themed youth movie nightat our Golden Valley location. Thecost is only $5 and includes snacksand a special intermission with anAHS animal. Families with children7 years <strong>of</strong> age or older are welcomeand supervision will be provided forchildren attending without theirfamily. View upcoming dates andmovies at www.animalhumanesociety.org/pawsomepet.More information about theseprograms, including dates, timesand locations, can be found on page7.Strike a pose! Putyour pet’s photo ona greeting cardYou already know your pet is astar — now it’s time to share thatadorable face with the world! <strong>Animal</strong><strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> has formed a newpartnership with Red Stamp, an appthat allows you to send personalizedphoto cards right from your AppleiPhone or iPad.The AHS collection contains 12exciting designs that you can use toshow <strong>of</strong>f your furriest friends. Cardscan be sent through email, text,Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or for$1.99 you can send an actual card inthe mail. Proceeds from the collectioncome back to AHS to support ourprograms and services.If you have already installed theRed Stamp app on your phone, be sureto upgrade to the newest version tosee the AHS collection.AHS team helps SuperstormSandy pets and their familiesIn October 2012, Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coastleaving behind a path <strong>of</strong> destruction. Many people sufferedcatastrophic losses and struggled to get back on theirfeet. For those with pets, dealing with the aftermath <strong>of</strong>such a devastating storm proved to be even more difficult.Immediately after Sandy hit, the ASPCA began assistingin affected areas by rescuing animals, reuniting them withtheir families, distributing supplies and providing veterinarycare. They opened an emergency boarding facility inBrooklyn for pets that were unable to immediately returnhome. The free temporary shelter lessened the burden onstorm victims and helped keep hundreds <strong>of</strong> families togetheras they worked to get their lives back in order.The ASPCA contacted <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> in December,asking if we could assist in caring for the animalsover the holidays, a time when volunteer support can bechallenging to find. Four AHS staff graciously volunteeredto spend a week in New York at the emergency boardingfacility, cleaning, feeding and caring for more than 100Nearly 280 animals were cared for at a temporary shelter after SuperstormSandy.displaced animals.“We know what an important part <strong>of</strong> family our petsare so it was rewarding to help these animals and theirfamilies during this difficult time,” says Sara Hirschfeld,animal services supervisor at <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.“We were able to spend a lot <strong>of</strong> one-on-one time with theanimals and provide special treats and enrichment tomake them as comfortable as possible while they waited toreturn home.”Copyright © 2013. The American <strong>Society</strong> for the Prevention <strong>of</strong> Cruelty to <strong>Animal</strong>s (ASPCA).All Rights Reserved.10 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 11
Safe at home | Mary Phelps and Kiki, a truesuccess story from the AHS/Leech LakeLegacy partnership.Kiki’s beginnings | Found in this burned-out house (above, left) Kiki was in critical health, suffering from dehydration and numerous embeddedporcupine quills (above, right).A <strong>legacy</strong> <strong>of</strong>Working together for acommunity in needBy Carrie LiberaloveKiki was discovered in July 2012, living among the ashes and debris <strong>of</strong> aburned-out abandoned house on the Leech Lake Reservation with her fourpuppies by her side. The 1-year-old Shepherd mix was injured and weak, emaciatedand dehydrated. She was limping and her face was swollen from numerousporcupine quills embedded in her skin. Despite the obvious pain she wasexperiencing, she was using what energy she had left to care for her pups.No one knows what would have happened to Kiki and her puppies hadthey stayed in that house, but luckily that didn’t happen thanks to MarilouChanrasmi and Jenny Fitzer, co-founders <strong>of</strong> Leech Lake Legacy, an organizationproviding support to the Leech Lake community through animal transports,spay/neuter and vaccination clinics,and education for pet owners.Responding to a call, Rory Haaland,Community Services Officer <strong>of</strong>Leech Lake Tribal Police, found Kikiand her puppies and brought them tothe Leech Lake Impound. Withoutsufficient resources to care forall the animals in need, theTribal Police are gratefulthey can rely on Marilouand Jenny to help.Rory immediatelycontacted the twowomen who arrangedto bring Kiki and herpuppies to <strong>Animal</strong><strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. Herethey would receivemuch-needed vet careand be adopted into newhomes where they would besafe, well-fed and loved — a farcry from their previous situation.This lifesaving partnership betweenLeech Lake Legacy and AHSbegan in the spring <strong>of</strong> 2011. Throughtheir connections in animal welfare,Marilou and Jenny became aware <strong>of</strong>the plight <strong>of</strong> animals on the LeechLake Reservation. Affordable spay/neuter services were not readilyavailable, leaving the population <strong>of</strong>unwanted animals out <strong>of</strong> control.Some were living without food, water or shelter. Injuredanimals were not receiving the medical attention theydesperately needed.The Leech Lake Impound was consistently full <strong>of</strong>animals that had no place to go. Resources were scarceand there wasn’t a program in place to re-home the strayor surrendered animals. It was common for adoptableanimals to be shot to make room for the steady stream <strong>of</strong>incoming animals.These dire conditions could not beignored; Marilou and Jenny knew theyneeded to help. Meanwhile, the LeechLake Tribal Police were eager to improvelife for animals on the reservation. Theywere thrilled at the prospect <strong>of</strong> workingtogether and welcomed Marilou andJenny into the community.While planning their first trip tomeet with the Leech Lake Tribal Police,Marilou and Jenny learned <strong>of</strong> nineimpounded dogs at risk <strong>of</strong> being shot ifthey didn’t leave the facility soon. Sothree days before they were scheduledto make the trip to Leech Lake, theyreached out to AHS, hoping to find aplace for the nine dogs to go.“It was such short notice but wecouldn’t leave them there,” says Marilou.“I remember the conversation with Kathie Johnsonat AHS so clearly. She said they would take them and wecould just figure out the details as we go. It was such arelief.”“Time was up for these dogs so we couldn’t wait,” saysKathie, director <strong>of</strong> animal services at AHS. “We both had“We both hadthe same goal,to save as manyanimals as wecould, and thespecifics couldbe worked outlater.”—Kathie Johnson, AHSdirector <strong>of</strong> animal servicesthe same goal, to save as many animals as we could, andthe specifics could be worked out later.”The ‘figure it out as we go’ strategy worked, and blossomedinto a successful partnership. Shortly after theirfirst transport to AHS, Marilou and Jenny <strong>of</strong>ficiallyformed Leech Lake Legacy. Each week the organization’snetwork <strong>of</strong> volunteers transports homeless animals fromthe reservation and surrounding communities to AHS andother rescues and shelters in Minnesota. “We have rescueddogs that have been hit by cars or shot, animalswith serious eye or head injuries, andanimals with faces riddled with porcupinequills,” says Jenny. “These animals need us,and it’s only by working together that wecan fully help them.”Between May 2011 and March 2013,Leech Lake Legacy transported a total <strong>of</strong>1,220 dogs and cats from the reservationand surrounding communities to sheltersand rescues groups for placement. Seventyfivepercent <strong>of</strong> those animals, 915 dogsand cats, were brought to AHS where theyreceived veterinary care, vaccinations, andspay/neuter surgery before being adoptedinto new homes.Once they were in the safe hands <strong>of</strong>Leech Lake Legacy, Kiki and her four puppies– Kachina, Kai, Koko and Kodiak –spent a few days being cared for at the <strong>Animal</strong> Care Clinicin Bemidji and were then transported to AHS in Buffalo.The puppies were examined, spayed and neutered, andadopted within days. Kiki’s injuries required more careand she underwent surgery to be spayed and to have theporcupine quills removed from her face. She also received12 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 13
X-rays to determine the cause <strong>of</strong> herlimp.“Kiki was so patient during thewhole process and completely wonover everyone she came in contactwith,” says Marilou. “I am continuallyamazed at how sweet these animalsare even when they are in so muchpain.”X-rays revealed that Kiki’s limpwas due to an injured hip, most likelythe result <strong>of</strong> a gunshot wound. AHSarranged for an orthopedic surgeonto further evaluate her. During thattime, Kiki stayed with Mary Phelps,an AHS foster volunteer who alsohappens to work with the surgeonevaluating Kiki.Mary was determined not to getattached to Kiki, but like everyoneelse she fell for her. Unfortunatelywhile she was being evaluated forsurgery, vets discovered that Kiki hadkidney disease which would drasticallyshorten her life expectancy. Thenew diagnosis meant Kiki would needspecial care to make the most <strong>of</strong> thetime she had left, and Mary decidedthe best option for Kiki would be toadopt her.“When I first had her at my house,she wouldn’t leave my four-seasonporch so I put a big dog bed out therefor her,” says Mary. “A week laterI was sitting on the couch and shedecided to come in, hopped up on thecouch with me, and has stayed by myside ever since!”Mary brings her to work every dayand Kiki does weekly water treadmill“Kiki is a perfectexample <strong>of</strong> justhow drasticallythis partnershipis changingthe lives <strong>of</strong>individualanimals.”—Jenny Fitzer, co-founder<strong>of</strong> Leech Lake Legacywork to keep her hip muscles strong.“She loves it so much, she can hardlywalk past the treadmill withoutjumping in,” says Mary. “She acts likea crazy puppy and scoots all aroundwith excitement when she’s done.”Kiki also gets acupuncture and lasertherapy for her hip when needed.“She has such a great attitude abouteverything, and she makes friendseverywhere she goes!”To see Kiki now, you would neverknow she is the same dog found insuch deplorable conditions in theabandoned house. Her coat is nows<strong>of</strong>t and shiny, her spirit is full <strong>of</strong>life, and her presence fills the roomwith joy. She also goes by a newname, “She Dog” or “She” for short.“She is a perfect example <strong>of</strong> just howdrastically this partnership is changingthe lives <strong>of</strong> individual animals,”says Jenny.The animals Leech Lake Legacy hastransported to AHS have affected somany people along the way. Each hastheir own special story, touching thehearts <strong>of</strong> staff and volunteers fromboth organizations.There are animals like Edwina,who are scared and in need <strong>of</strong>reassurance to feel safe again. The6-month-old Lab mix was chained to atree during a storm. Her mother wasFree from fear | Edwina (now called Winnie),a Lab mix who had been chained to a treeduring a storm, bonds with AHS employeeMelissa Carlson upon her arrival at AHS.killed when lightning struck the tree,but Edwina survived. “She really capturedmy heart,” says Marilou. “I rememberwhen we brought her to AHSand Melissa Carlson met us outside.Edwina was so afraid and wouldn’tcome out <strong>of</strong> her kennel. It was simplyamazing to watch how gentle, patientand kind Melissa was with Edwina; Iknew she was in good hands.”After Edwina had spent just fourdays in the AHS adoption center, Timand Katherine Horn were walkingthrough and looking at all the dogs.When they passed Edwina’s kennel,she ran up to them wagging her tailwith excitement. When the nextgroup <strong>of</strong> people passed, she went backto her bed. “That was it, she pickedus!” says Tim. Edwina is now namedWinnie and enjoys chasing birds andsquirrels around her spacious fencedinbackyard. “We have a lot <strong>of</strong> funwith her, all she wants to do is playand she loves attention,” says Tim.“She’s just a joy to have, we love hera lot.”And then there are animals likeJoyce, whose incredibly sweet personalitiesmake them impossible t<strong>of</strong>orget. The 85-pound Lab/Chow Chowmix came to AHS with entropion,a condition in which the eyelid isrolled inward causing great discomfort.She stayed for several weeks, undergoingtwo surgeries and patientlywaiting to be adopted. You’d be hardpressed to find staff or volunteers inGolden Valley who don’t rememberJoyce — the way she would gently sether paws on anyone she met, slowlyroll over in hopes <strong>of</strong> a belly rub, andconvince visitors to stay just a fewIt was simply amazing to watch how gentle,patient and kind Melissa was with Edwina;I knew she was in good hands.”—Marilou Chanrasmi, co-founder<strong>of</strong> Leech Lake Legacy14 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 15
Covering the Basics | Leech Lake Legacy and Kindest Cut hosted two spay/neuter clinicsin 2012, altering 184 cats and dogs.Leech Lake Legacy teams up withKindest Cut for spay/neuter clinics“There are somany residentswho love their petsbut are unable toprovide even basiccare for them.”—Jenny Fitzer, co-founder<strong>of</strong> Leech Lake LegacyA memorable sweet nature | AHS employeeAnne Johnson with Lab/Chow Chow mixJoyce, whose new forever home includes lots<strong>of</strong> walks and a feline friend.more minutes by resting her head intheir lap.Joyce was adopted by Bryan Slettenand can <strong>of</strong>ten be found curled up bythe patio door with her new felinefriend Dori. Bryan and Joyce’s dailywalks have allowed him to find a balancebetween work and home whilehelping Joyce become more active.“She is still the sweet lady she alwayswas who loves belly rubs and snuggletime, but now she can also run withthe best <strong>of</strong> them,” says Bryan. Joyce<strong>of</strong>ten travels to work with Bryan,bringing joy to his colleagues andclients. “She truly is one <strong>of</strong> the bestYou’d be hard pressed to find staff orvolunteers in Golden Valley who don’tremember Joyce — the way she would gentlyset her paws on anyone she met, slowly rollover in hopes <strong>of</strong> a belly rub, and convincevisitors to stay just a few more minutes byresting her head in their lap.gifts I could have ever imagined. Herunconditional love and ability tomake us smile is just priceless.”Kiki, her puppies, Edwina andJoyce are just a few <strong>of</strong> the hundreds<strong>of</strong> animals whose lives were foreverchanged by the collaboration, hardwork and passion <strong>of</strong> everyone involved.“It’s an honor for AHS to bea part <strong>of</strong> this team,” says Kathie.“It’s really an ideal partnership, werespect each other and work reallywell together, and it’s astonishing tosee how many animals we’ve savedtogether.”Carrie Libera is on staff at <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><strong>Society</strong>. She and her husband have a daughternamed Alexis and a Husky/Shepherd mixnamed Foxy that they adopted from AHS.Leech Lake Legacy is dedicated toworking with the local community tohelp reduce the number <strong>of</strong> unwanteddogs and cats on the Leech LakeReservation. One crucial componentis providing low-cost spay andneuter services, like those <strong>of</strong>feredby Kindest Cut, which <strong>of</strong>fers thisservice to the public in partnershipwith <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>.In 2012, Leech Lake Legacy teamedup with Kindest Cut to host twolow-cost spay/neuter and vaccinationclinics. The two-day clinics wereheld on a first-come, first-servedbasis and residents began lining upas early as 5 a.m. to ensure a spotfor their pet.“There are so many residents wholove their pets but are unable to provideeven basic care for them,” saysJenny Fitzer <strong>of</strong> Leech Lake Legacy.“Through our partnerships with AHSand Kindest Cut, and using the spay/neuter clinics as an opportunity toreach out to pet owners, we are ableto provide them with basic necessitiesfor their pets including vaccinations,wellness checks, food andmost recently, dog houses.”A total <strong>of</strong> 184 cats and dogs werealtered at the two clinics. An additional126 animals received vaccinations,and 92 cats and dogs weresurrendered during the clinics andtransported by Leech Lake Legacy to<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> for placement.“The community is so grateful tohave us there,” says Dr. MeghannKruck <strong>of</strong> Kindest Cut. “Providingthese services in an easy and affordableway allows them to do what’sbest for their pets, and ultimatelymake an impact on the amount <strong>of</strong>unwanted animals in their community.”Dueto thepopularity<strong>of</strong> the clinics, Leech Lake Legacyand Kindest Cut will continue toprovide this much-needed serviceto the community. Four spay/neuterclinics are scheduled for 2013.Visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/leechlakevideo to watch a vide<strong>of</strong>rom the August 2012 spay/neuterclinic at the Leech Lake Reservation.Affordable care | A dachshund waits for spay/neuter services from Kindest Cut.Families in Leech Lake began lining up at 5 a.m. to secure low-cost services for theirpets.16 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 17
8:30 am - 2:00 pmYou know how special it is to look down and see your petstaring back at you. A simple walk becomes something morewhen you share it with your furry friend. Now is the time tostep up (and out!) for the animals less fortunate than yourown – the cats, dogs, birds and critters that <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><strong>Society</strong> cares for each year. Begin raising pledges now andget ready for the one event your pet looks forward to every bitas much as you.Follow us onlinefacebook.com/animalhumanesocietytwitter.com/<strong>Animal</strong>_<strong>Humane</strong>MNTweet about theWalk—use hashtag:#AHSWFA
Kitten season | (opposite) Though Maythrough September still tests shelters’ kittencapacity, the Bound For Home program hasmade significant strides in managing theproblem.Social animals | (right) AHS employee JennaNikodym holds Cherub Cheeks, a successfulgraduate <strong>of</strong> the Fresh Start program.beyond the crisis By Jeff MoravecIn the summer <strong>of</strong> 2010, <strong>Animal</strong> said in the accompanying article. shelter. The goal <strong>of</strong> Bound for Home<strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> had a problem big AHS, Janelle said, was “overwhelmed” was to “ensure that all healthy andenough that it landed on the cover<strong>of</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks. And there wasnothing subtle about the photo <strong>of</strong> anorange tabby in mid-yowl and theheadline: Cats in crisis.There was good reason for alarm.“Cats are being born at such an incrediblerate each year that all five<strong>of</strong> our facilities struggle to keep up,”AHS President & CEO Janelle Dixonwith cats.But even as she was uttering thosewords, the seeds <strong>of</strong> change were beingplanted.Near the end <strong>of</strong> that story was abrief mention <strong>of</strong> Bound for Home,a program launched a few monthsbefore, intended to provide bettercare to animals at AHS and to movethem more quickly through thetreatable animals that come throughAHS’s doors are placed with caringfamilies.”In a note to readers in that issue,Janelle called Bound for Home thekind <strong>of</strong> initiative that could “soon beginto make a difference in the lives<strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> felines.”And she was right.To be sure, many <strong>of</strong> the conditions<strong>of</strong> the “cat crisis” described in thatissue <strong>of</strong> the magazine still exist. A catoverpopulation problem remains. Notenough felines are being spayed andneutered. The time <strong>of</strong> year knownas “kitten season” still stresses thecapacity <strong>of</strong> shelters across the stateand around the country.But Bound for Home has made asignificant difference. “The impactit has had on improving quality <strong>of</strong>life for animals in our communityis more than most <strong>of</strong> us could haveimagined,” Janelle wrote in <strong>Animal</strong>Tracks six months ago. And that wasbefore the results <strong>of</strong> new innovationsin caring for cats at AHS began toshow results.A key to the impact Janellereferred to is the effort to better managethe intake process at AHS. TheSurrender by Appointment processimplemented in January 2011, hasreduced both the number <strong>of</strong> animalscoming to AHS and their length <strong>of</strong>stay in the shelter. It’s done that byemphasizing alternatives to surrenderand by allowing AHS to betterregulate the flow <strong>of</strong> animals into itsshelters. It also has improved AHS’sability gather more informationabout the animals being surrendered,a significant factor in placing moreanimals, and placing them morequickly.The reduction in animals cominginto AHS has occurred across theboard, but has played a large part inalleviating the cat crisis in the shelters.The number <strong>of</strong> cats taken in byAHS declined from 20,873 in 2009 to13,017 in fiscal 2012. During the kittenseason (May through September) inThree years ago,it took an average <strong>of</strong> 40 daysfor a cat to be adopted.That figure is now down toabout 14 days.20 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 21
Courageous Kitty | A clicker training program designed to bring shy cats out <strong>of</strong> their shellshas improved these cats’ chances for adoption and decreased the time they have spent in ourshelters.particular, the number <strong>of</strong> incomingcats fell from 10,413 in 2009 to 5,909in 2012.When the “Cats in Crisis” headlineappeared, it took an average <strong>of</strong>40 days for a cat to be adopted. Thatfigure is now down to about 14 days.But the decline in surrenders andthe more predictable (and thereforemore manageable) flow <strong>of</strong> animalsinto the shelter has had an impactbeyond the numbers. Bound forHome has allowed the organizationto look at ways it could help animalsthat weren’t possible before, makingadvances that should save even moreanimals.In September 2011, AHS staffbegan identifying new opportunitiesfor programs that could enrich thelives <strong>of</strong> animals in the shelter andincrease adoptions, with a significantemphasis placed on the cat population.Several <strong>of</strong> those programs arenow in place, and are already makingimportant contributions to the Boundfor Home results.Courageous KittyCourageous Kitty was implemented inJuly 2012 for cats that had a history<strong>of</strong> being social in the home but whensurrendered did not adjust well to theshelter environment. Many <strong>of</strong> thosecats, according to Kathie Johnson,director <strong>of</strong> animal services at AHS,“are shell-shocked and frightened.”These are cats that would rather hideout in the back <strong>of</strong> the cage than stepout front and <strong>of</strong>fer a paw to a potentialadopter.The problem, not surprisingly, isthat cats that show little interest inmaking a new friend are a lot lesslikely to attract the attention <strong>of</strong> a potentialadopter, and that can increasethe amount <strong>of</strong> time it takes for themto find a new home.“Behavior is the most importantconsideration for people when theyare looking at animals they areconsidering for adoption,” Kathiesaid. “<strong>Animal</strong>s that ‘present’ better topotential adopters are simply going tobe adopted first.”Those suddenly shy felines thatcome to AHS are now enrolled in CourageousKitty, a program that makesuse <strong>of</strong> clicker training. The cats are <strong>of</strong>feredfood to entice them to the front<strong>of</strong> the cage, a clicker is sounded andthe cat receives the food. Most catsquickly learn to associate the clickwith a positive reward, a “conditionedresponse.” Perhaps more importantly,in the process the cat learns that aperson standing right outside the cageis not “a scary thing,” Kathie said. “Ithelps them understand that peopleare something positive, and they canrelax and settle in.”After a few days <strong>of</strong> clicker training,two or three times a day for a fewminutes each time, most cats comeout <strong>of</strong> their shells, interact betterwith visitors to the adoption center,and are soon on their way to a newhome.In just the first few months <strong>of</strong> theprogram, more than 400 cats whotook part in Courageous Kitty weresuccessfully adopted into new homes.When Courageous Kitty wasintroduced, AHS staff handled theclicker training, but in March 2013,volunteers who work in the adoptioncenter were trained do to the clickertraining, which will allow CourageousKitty to continue to grow.In just the first few months<strong>of</strong> the program, more than400 cats who took part inCourageous Kitty weresuccessfullyadopted intonew homes.Fresh StartFresh Start, introduced in March2012, is a program that gives a secondopportunity to cats that do not consistentlyuse the litter box.Because part <strong>of</strong> Surrender by Appointmentis helping people avoid surrenderingan animal when possible,some people who have cats with litterbox problems end up keeping theirpet after receiving advice by AHS staffabout solutions to litter box issues.“Cats will stop using a litter boxfor a lot <strong>of</strong> different reasons,” Kathiesaid, “but if you can rule out a medicalissue, such as a urinary tract infection,most <strong>of</strong> those reasons are relatedto stress. It could be a new baby in thehome, or the introduction <strong>of</strong> anotheranimal, even construction that isgoing on at the house. Whatever thecase, they deserve another chance.”The cats that are surrendered withlitter box issues are already at an advantageover those felines that camein prior to Surrender by Appointment.Until that program was implemented,AHS <strong>of</strong>ten took in animalswithout being able to get any informationabout them, so a cat could besurrendered and no one would knowit was because <strong>of</strong> litter box issues.Now, armed with knowledge, AHScan determine if a medical problem ispresent and, if not, enroll the cat intothe Fresh Start program.A main component <strong>of</strong> Fresh Startis clicker training, although it is notused to directly change litter box behavior.Instead, it is done with thesecats in much the same way it is donewith Courageous Kitty participants,with the goal <strong>of</strong> reducing anxiety andstress. Getting cats more comfortablein their new environment simplyresults in more consistent use <strong>of</strong> theSpecial Care | Neonatal kittens require very labor-intensive care. AHS’s new Bottle Babiesprogram is designed to match these kittens with specially-trained volunteers that can tend totheir needs.litter box.In the first 10 months <strong>of</strong> FreshStart, AHS was able to adopt out morethan 130 cats that were in the program.Adopters who are consideringa Fresh Start cat are provided informationabout the litter box issues,tools to help them properly introducethe cat to the home and tips on goodlitter box habits to help the cat besuccessful in its new environment.AHS Behavior Helpline staff follow upwith adopters periodically to assist asnecessary.Bottle BabiesThe Bottle Babies program was justgetting under way as this issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>Animal</strong>Tracks went to press. It’s designedto help the 150-200 neonatal kittensthat come through AHS’s doors eachyear in need <strong>of</strong> critical care servicesthat in the past AHS has not beenequipped to provide.The program involves identifyingand training volunteers willing t<strong>of</strong>oster these “bottle babies” in theirhomes, a significant commitment <strong>of</strong>time and effort given that these kittensneed to be fed as <strong>of</strong>ten as everytwo hours. “This is a very labor-intensiveendeavor” Kathie said. “It takes aspecial kind <strong>of</strong> volunteer to do it, butthe rewards are immense as well.”Courageous Kitty, Fresh Start andBottle Babies are the kinds <strong>of</strong> programsthat have helped turn Boundfor Home, according to Janelle, “froma dream to a reality.” But just asthings have changed for the bettersince the “Cats in crisis” article threeyears ago, AHS aspires to keep improving.The goal, in Janelle’s words, issimply to “positively impact more andmore animals’ lives with each passingday, month and year.”Jeff Moravec is director <strong>of</strong> communications at<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. 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memorials and tributesJuly 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012We are grateful for your generous support <strong>of</strong> the animals throughmemorial and tribute gifts and are pleased to acknowledge these giftsin this magazine. We are committed to providing quality contentwith information about our programs and services and want to ensure thatyour donations are directly supporting the animals in our care. We sincerelyappreciate every gift made in honor or memory <strong>of</strong> a loved one or pet; however,due to the volume only pet memorials <strong>of</strong> $100 or more will be listed in thispublication.In Memory <strong>of</strong> a petRemembered by...AbbeyElizabeth and Joseph BramaAbigailNan MooreAlex, Pete & GusJohn and MichaelAliceVicky and Chip EmeryAll <strong>of</strong> the WonderfulPups in our LivesMeredith PetouvisAll Our Past PetsKathleen and Douglas GeierAllieCamille KudziaAlvinGloria and Shawn WagstaffAmy & DaisyPeggy and William TrebeschAndie & HenryLaurie and Robert PeiferAngelJeanne GasterAngelLenna ScottAstaLisa BirchenBagheeraDawn and Lee PeuscholdBaileyJudy and Scott McLeodBandit & KonaDiane McCabeBasilSharon BonasoniBaxterChad HallonquistBearDawn MordorskiBeejer & DazzleCatherine TolmanBelleLinda MolitorBennyCarl and Melisa TomaskoBixby & QuincyGeorge and Corliss GoswitzBlossomPadmakar NiskodeBootsie & LuckyCapella University CommencementLeadership TeamBrinneyLynette and RobertPalmgrenBrowniePatricia HillemanBubba & CloeyJohn and Jodie DuntleyBuddyAjeet SinghBuddyBeth and Kurt KramerBuddyBritt HoganBuddyEthel and Ralph KieferBuddyLinda MolitorBuddyPat’s Precious People ChildCareBusterEli Nemer and Anne Torrey-NemerBuster & FluffySusan TertellC.W.Pamela DalsassoDuchessCairoJohn and MichaelCaliCaroline and James GuthrieCallieJo TennisonCallieSusanne GensCassiePeggy and Edward PluimerCayleyLisa WassermanChaosCaryn GunkelCharlieBernadette GrohChattyPatricia and Tom StoreyChewieStephanie GruverCheyenneJean ForsellChristabelleStephanie ShalerClaireKevin KinseyCleoAlan and Susan NessCleoAndrea VenegoniCloeyJulie LoiaconoCocoBruce BorgesonCocoaJolene MartinezCookieRick ThompsonCozBleeker StrandCricket, Punkin & EmmyAlison WalshDaisy MaeMary and William PetersonDakotaJeannine SonstegardDakotaSharon HalvorsenDawsonBob and Amy VoseDobie, Truffles & BaileyDarleen and ThomasTurcotteDominoVicki WernerDuchessJanice Radl<strong>of</strong>fDuchessNancy SittardDukeDavid MilneEddie HenryMary Jo and Dean LindholmEdisonBrian MaysEmberLia MelroseEmmaCarolyn and Jeff StrandbergEmmaCheryl SaloEmma LouScott Anderson and LisaBaileyFionaAnne BaraschFloraAngelique and Quinn StroblFredBradley BorgFrenzyLuAnn and Chip BerglundFurgie PieSusan Lowum and KerrySarnoskiGeorgie GirlKenneth and Mary DaytonGepettoLaureen O’BrienGilda MaeVictoria and Thomas KellerGingerLinda and Dee MattleyGinger, Maggie, Alex,Max, Peter & CharlesJohn and MichaelGinger, Taffy, Cider &HooverAnne and Stan GladGo<strong>of</strong>ie BearAnn TurnerGracieMaureen HaggertyGracieJohn and MichaelGretaShirley FordGwen, Spitz & BartJohn and MichaelHenryJohn BirgeHenryKristi SkordahlHenry IV & Henry VFrank Willkie and JeffreyHero ZilinskiMary and Keith ZilinskiHoganKathryn MonahanHowieSusan and Daniel WilliamsHueyHeather BrayIggyMegan Effertz and RyanNelsonIrvingPaul and Megan KaumpIzzoSarah GutknechtJakeKelli and Mark PeiferJake & SamsonKristin DrewsJasmineHeidi YoungJasmineKristi SkordahlJasmineMichele BlesiJean-Luc & SophiaLaura GraysonJeepers & MoChristie BrandtJerseyPeter LeeJetGordon and Deborah OlsonJoey & BillyGary GlunzJohan HultKarla Hult and GaryFrenkelJoshua & ElliotJoseph and Lynda SmithKasiaSusan MalzahnKayla “Little White Dog”Phyllis ZunkerKeenan, Gumby, Hoover& TedDonna and Bill CarsonKendall & PandaPamela SchreinerKenyaChristopher Hughes andJanet HansenKirby, Amy, Katie &BowWowLaura HerrmannKitten, Kirby & LaceyMarylee HendricksLady & BrandyJulie and Mark JensenLarsonJean SchlemmerLatka, Sheba, Charlie &BrandyBarbara StillmanLiberty BellefleurChristopher LeiningerLilyMary GoblirschLittle RoyRichard and Terri BowmanLokiFreya BoulakbecheLucky DogBeverly and Delbert GriesertLuluRebecca and Robert PohladLydia & RubyKathryn L. JohnsonMac, Claude & MutluKathryn SchmidtMackJulie A. BrownMaddieAndrea and J. 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EllingsonSamNina and John ArchabalSam & SamJohn and MichaelSamanthaJo NicholsSammieGail JonesSammieJenifer HeathSammyJohn, Virginia and JudithBonnevilleSammy & WillieMichele Owen and JacquesFourcaultSashaAllen WillmanSashaJudith and Scott BrandesSasha & SadieDavid and Sheila SenechalSchnappsJohn and MichaelScooterBecky and Mark Rol<strong>of</strong>fScoutJulie and Don ChristensenScully, Sid & LuckyVickie RobinsonShadowDeborah SmithShrekBarbara KolbSimbaNancy and TerranceCouillardSimon, Louise & BusterAmy and Rick MeyerSnickersJohn BarkerSnickersSusan and Robert GreenbergSophieDeeAnn Thompson andMichael JonesSophie Sweet GirlTheresa LaCroixStreak, Storm & BetsyJohn and MichaelSugarTracy and Mark UndestadSydney & MaxineSteven and Karen KittayT1 & T2Marcelyn and WilliamSmaleTeresaLinda ChlanTigger, Eddie & BabySamSarah DoranTimmyMaria LamphereTobey ChampJoel and Nikki SalminenToblerGary and Dana RocchioTobyCasey and Amy GodwinTrixieLaura WadeTrixieRanjan and Usha BedekarTuckerMelissa and SheldonSilbermanTurboJames and Irene BohnWally, Fidget & CleoTail-Waggin’ Walk LLCWhiskersLynn and Gerald LemkeWhiskers & ObieStacey HorvickWigginsLou AmbroseWilliamLisa FoxWilliamShelly GilbertsonWinstonBethany JohnsonWinstonBetty and Richard DuffWinstonElaine and Gary JarrettZaiusNathan NielsenZipperBetty RoyZorba & Eddy EddyDr. Jo-Ida C. HansenBasilHopkins Pet HospitalWould like to Honor theMemory <strong>of</strong>…Loved and Missed by…AbbyNancy GosselinAsherMary GoblishAstroBret and Rosie DrydenBaileyLisa FraserBaileySharon EssigBig FootPaul and StephaniePedersonBingoRobert NorinbergBitsyJan StoneBogeyPat and Tan DriscollBonusDonna DanielsBradyTammy GrabillCallieLouise HillCallyJames NelsonCharlieTony ShidlaCharlieSteven WaisbrenCharlieCharles and Susan OlsonChesterDonald and CynthiaMacmillanChloeBruce and Diane VandersallChongPat HeineChuliThelma JohnsonCoCoPete NallickCocoaPat & Dana HamiltonCooperChris and Eastman WatsonCuddlesPat RussellCurdleSteve TornioDaisyJennifer BraceDCJon HolcombeDexterRoger and Kay DobbsDodgerPaul SmorhersDutchessSandy VincentGracieCarolyn BloomGrandma MayaLisa SherrickHaskiesJohn and Amy NymarkHoneyThomas BroonJackTim EnnisGo<strong>of</strong>ie Bear26 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 27
Dear <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong>,Casey and I had searched high and low across the Twin Cities for anew pet during the spring <strong>of</strong> 2009. We had moved to St. Paul thesummer before and had just bought our first home, complete with afenced-in yard. Although we visited with many dogs in need <strong>of</strong> a home,we both felt that we had yet to find “our” dog. As we walked through<strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> in Golden Valley yet again, we nearly walkedpast the handsome golden lab lying quietly on a blanket. He had justbeen made available for adoption after his family needed to moveand could not take him. It still makes me tear up thinking about howdifficult that must have been for them, and how scared and lonelyhe must have felt there at AHS. My husband knelt beside him andasked Toby if he would like to come home with us. When Toby puthis paw in Casey’s hand, we knew our search was over.When we adopted Toby, we were warned about adopting a seniordog, as Toby was already 9 years old. I tried not to get attached,but although the first couple <strong>of</strong> months were hard on all <strong>of</strong> us, itdidn’t take long for us to forget what life was like before Toby enteredour lives and his “retirement home,” as we called ourselves.Toby literally became the center <strong>of</strong> our universe, and we wouldnot have had it any other way.I wish that I could tell Toby’s first family how grateful wewere for taking such good care <strong>of</strong> him and teaching him somuch. I wish that I could reassure them about how much hewas loved and pampered during the last three years. And Iwish that I could tell them that when he became sick and tiredenough that he lost that special spark in his eyes and there wasnothing more we could do to keep him comfortable, Casey cooked him his veryown T-bone steak and homemade French fries, and then the amazing people atMN Pets came to our home and helped us end Toby’s suffering peacefully whilehe laid on his own bed, in our arms, in our home.Months later, I still listen for his tail thumping on his bed when we comehome. I still wait for him to come into the kitchen to stick his head in all ourgrocery bags looking for goodies when we come home from the store. I misseating dinner with him on the couch, where you could tell how good the mealwas by how far Toby encroached on your lap as he sat down next to you. We stillaren’t sure what to do with all our free time, especially in the evenings whenToby used to insist on an 8 p.m. snuggle with me and our cat, Orion, followed byfalling asleep with Casey after kitty and I went upstairs to bed.We are so grateful to <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong> <strong>Society</strong> for helping us find Toby. Iwould encourage anyone that has to give up an animal to visit this organizationand give your animal the best chance at finding a new forever home. AndI would strongly encourage anyone who is considering the adoption <strong>of</strong> a seniorpet to jump at the chance. We will be forever spoiled by the fact that our firstdog came completely trained and (usually) impeccably well-behaved. Althoughwe only had three short years with Toby, our lives were forever changed as aresult.Sincerely,Amy & Casey GodwinJewelJay and Jessica WagendorfJimmyJulie SilverJoyMichael QuininckKellyDale SappenfieldKodyElaine WittmanLuckyBrett SchulzeLucyAnnie SchillingLuLuSusan GrayLunaJennifer HalliganMaryJohn NightengaleMaxBarbara FischerMinnieMary MinenkoMissyLaura-Gail TempletonMistyJane DanyMittensKay and Howard WitherspoonMollyDiane LardTobyMonteDeb ComstackMurphyDebra Little and Tom SmithNavaehLouise HillNipsyDebbie BladineOliverLouise HillOllieKathy and Larry MackaiOreoJerry TuinengaPebblesJan MattsonPennyJudy JohnsonPippinCindy and Robert ShapiroPowderRandi KashnigRebaNancy ShawRenfroJanice BurrowsRubyKalleen ChalmersSamRoland JolsvayScooterPeggy ScholzShadowJack WilliamsShiClint ReeveSophieSue RobinsSpotMary KemperStellalunaKim ParkerSticksLourie MacKenthunStueyCarol FerligSuttonJonathan RichmondTeddyKaren GleasonTuckerPaula EssigTulah MaeRebecca AndersTyBill and Elaine LeeVaderDave PetreckaWallyJill DoescherWillowJackie LevesqueWinonaBret and Rosie DrydenWinstonJackie KampaninenZ.O.Vladimier and Lisa GrubacMetropolitan VeterinaryReferral ServicesWould Like to Honor theMemory <strong>of</strong>…Loved and Missed by…AbbeyTerry Florin and TerrySwansonAgathaMary McCueArtieBeth HaugBaselTodd and Kara KreutzerBearChristopher Bulau andKendra WilliamsBearRobert and Krissy WillockGildaBenjiTanya BruzzeseBethGeorge FrazaBuddySteve and Sherri SolomonBuddyKelly RoseBuffyCorey and Suzanne SwensonBusterNeal and Susan EricksonCharlieGeorge and Martha JohnsonCharlieKen and Sandy RossCharlieGene and Jan HansonClaireGe<strong>of</strong>f and Kelly GageCookieSam and Heidi SuhlDeuceDan and Diane OverbyGeminiMatt Perry and KarenHeintzGingerBud and Kris RobertsGraciThomas and Beverly WebberGretaTodor and Latinka BraianovHunterScott and Wendy NeisenHunterVicki HansenJimmyJulie SilverKissy KatDoug McIntoshKittyPaul HagenLaceyJames and Karen GlanderLillieMichael and Charlotte PoladLoboJay and Ann WendtLoganMelissa McIntyreLoganDave and Sue OstendorfMiaNicola KeltgenMinnieBill and Lara JorgensenMollyTom VickerNewtonJohn and Terry EggeNickyJoseph and Candy RinowskiOliverMark and Kim KoernerPanchoRandy Neprash and SaraBerselPatrickAmanda JacksonPumpkinCory and Sonja HohensteinRileyRoger and Terrie LewisRoscoeTracy CallRosieBruce and Suzanne JohnsonRsocoeKaren ValerieRufioPaul Yenisha nd ThuNguyenRufusJohn and Gayle BearSadiePat and Stacey EastmanSashaPhil and Heidi NovackSassyEmmy, Jim and Eva WinkelmanSchmeeJake and Katie RietveldSimonJohn Schroden and ShariBellingerSimonJane CunninghamSonnyTom and Diana SmithSophieGreg and Nina MorrissetteTeddyLeslie and Judy HarkessTiger JoeSteve and Christy EverettTJTom and Stacie HansonTobyBarb Colombo and MikeOsterholmTrapperGary and Merry JohnsonTristonCatalina BoisumTuckerKent and Kathy FullerVinceJim and Marca KaseraZoeyMichael and ChristineHermanZoeyDavid and Suzanne GilbertWhite Bear <strong>Animal</strong>Hospital Would Like toHonor the Memory <strong>of</strong>…Loved and Missed by…AlbertMary McNamara andDaniel AtchleyAnnieSteve Kranick and FamilyAnnieSandy WelchArlyssEvey Krammer-CarlsonBanditMatt and Barb WilliamsBearMarisa HinnenkampBelleElizabeth GalloBernardJackie SeaveyBevBrian and Nancy H<strong>of</strong>fmanKatie & MollyBillGloria KjonaasBiscuitBeverly BorkBlackiStaci BennettBlondieKathy ForsbergBlueGary Kane and David KaneBohdieJames JohnsonBradyRay and Judy SlomkowskiBuddyKaren FrancoisBuddyKitty MartinBuffyBecky and David KohlerButlerChris and Lori HughesC2Gerald and Linda PriceCarmelAndrea BeaverCaseyJim RayCaseyJeff and Torrey Beth VolkmanChesterGreg CarlsonChewieRoland SerraCheyeneRichard and Thea BradburyClancyDavid and Judy SchulekeCleoLinda and James JohnsonClydeDale StombergCocoPenny RossCocoDelores NelsonCodyChris JohnsonCoo CoosDavid KjonaasDaisyTammie and Paul PetersonDanteSue KapsnerDesiraeMary LarsonDukeWillie and Wendy DoyleDustyRose PutneyDylanKim and Tim McGuiganEldinKay DrawbaushEllaAmy and Greg ManessEloiseMelinda and Bob LochenFelixKathleen SmithFrannyJohn and Mary KotheraFreddieJames and MeridethChelbergGeorgeJohn McCuskerGeorgiaRyan PodewilsGinaHoward and Sandra MeierGizmoJoe and Angela BruentrupGracieTimothy and JenniferHackbarthHopiDavid and MargaretNordeenHunterJennifer and Troy CorbettIggyPamela EschbachJackCraig and Gloria DrakeJazzPeter MatsonJediMaureen GillanJesseCali ShoenJoeDon LodahlJoniDan WhiteJozyKaren and Dwight AzenKatieKaren LarsonKeeperPam RadziszewskiKittyJake LarsenL.E.Melissa GacekLadyAndy MatzkeLeubovTawnia PitcherLuckyMelanie and James LyonLucyTracy BrownMaggieMilinda and Jon StoneMaggieChelle De BarberMarleyJohn and Amy GadboisMaxMelissa HenschellMaxKathleen DixonMissyDouglas PetersonMokiLuke WinterMonroeArie DeRoadObieTammie and Paul PetersonOscarJenny and Lou CartonyOtisLaurie and Greg SkorczewskiOttoDuane Willroth and NancyHendricksonPaisleyPamela JohnsonPennyDarrell StonePiperMichele and David 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SesameCaroline and Jim BurauShadowChar SwensonShadowEva SeidelShadowBob SmithShaylaLory and Pat KeeneyShelbieJanelle BrutonShilohMichael BieterSir TannerGerald and Julie OlsonSmokeyBenjamin TriplettSonjaCollen KnackSophieAndrea LaPlanteJasmineSophiePaula and Tom Dosland andFamilySophieNancy Ver SteeghSparkyDavid NicolaiSpunkyBetty Lou and Keith FortinSweetie PieTeri MoertelTaterJulie and Tim LevakeTonkaSandra MerrilTootsieMiriam and Jonathan WhitneyTrumynDawn McKinnonTuckerSue KortusTwinkieCathy GatesWilburTara and Marc MorrisonWoodyRuth and Chuck RichmondSouthdale Pet Hospital WouldLike to Honor the Memory <strong>of</strong>…Loved and Missed by…AbbyKristine and Cliff AkinsAttieThe Giuliani FamilyBaileyMr. and Mrs. Dan MulheranBaileyKathy GaertnerBaileyJodi SundBaileyAnn Nicosia and Wayne LarsonBarkleeThe Lee FamilyBennyColby WilkinsBlackieThe Roberts FamilyBlossomSue ConnollyCiscoThe Donnelly FamilyCodyRobert HopfGillettePat ClairmontGingerPat MeyerGoldieThe Rother FamilyHayleyThe Cook FamilyIsobelThe Solger FamilyJavaThe Maijer FamilyJazzMark KouatliJezebelAnne LawtonKittyMr. and Mrs. BoegeLennyMr. and Mrs. Jim GavelLeoMr. and Mrs. Dick KrentzLilyThe Arbisi FamilyLilyThe Succio FamilyLucaThe Mason FamilyLucyMr. and Mrs. Dave KruegerLutherMark JulinMaizyMr. and Mrs. Ivan AndoljsekMaxMary BarnettNachoKathie ParisNellieThe Johnson FamilyNellieMr. and Mrs. Tim WulfNikiMr. and Mrs. Steve ClarkOliverShawn GilbertOscarTali NelsonPeepsMr. and Mrs. Curt AshPetieThe Moran FamilyPhilThe Snyder FamilyRaindropThe Bascom FamilySamJudy PoolosSashaMr. and Mrs. Charles WesterbergShellyMary Beth FeulnerSnowflakeMr. and Mrs. Ken ClairmontStellaMr. and Mrs. Scott NorthrupTashiMarie JohnsonTaylorMr. and Mrs. Peter MahonTinaThe Ansel FamilyTinkerMr. and Mrs. Charles ShellbergTonkaJames GornickTooGerald EmmonsTripThe Swanson FamilyWallyThe Gerst FamilyIn Tribute to a petRecognized by …“All” <strong>of</strong> our PetsLinda and Francis SekeraAbbyAmy and Jason SwalleyAbbyKatherine MooreAbbyMichael Dreher and TammySchexnaiderAbe & IkeAmy and Bowen KellerAbigailTodd and Kari SchwartzAce & Allie WilliamsDouglas and Lorrie CollisonAlex & MaxJohn and MichaelAlex, Bud & MorrisTracey HildrethAll our Awesome <strong>Animal</strong>BuddiesFriendly Face Pet Services, LLCAll Rescue & Shelter DogsGwen HenricksenAnthony, Benjamin & ElliottValerie JandaAsta & MaxiJeffery Palmer and Katy ChihAutumnLorraine BergerBaboo & Mr. TFelice Kelly and Allen AcklandBailey & Big BarrDavid and Deborah BarrBarb, Shadow & DuchessDon JuliarBear & PeanutKim JohnsonBellaPaul HewittBig OneGao Nou VangBillyBill and Pat KlempkeBilly, Sammy, Daisy & LenaGabriella BroadyMattBlack Dog & White PuppySusan PurcellBlu & CheyenneGanapathy KrithivasanBobby, Bonnie, Dodger &BrilligSue Bell and Jim HulbertBoiseBreanna BergetBooKathryn MikresBoogerDiane FentonPeachesBrieDavid Guerin and Susan BehrensBrutusMarian and Daniel AndersonBubbiProsper HarvieuxBuddyKelly and Jeffrey SheehanBusterKathryn and Donald CrossCaseyAmy KleinschmidtCasey & MollyMargaret LiedholmCasey JaneStacey PersonsChampLeon and Susan VogtCharlieJohannes and Melissa HuijbersChelseaJohn and Juliette GeisenChicoLuke BuhajenkoChuckerMary and Mike NorlanderCindyBecky and Marcus BielinskiClicquot & GrgichJohn and MichaelCoalieBonita WallerCody, Torri, Chesie & CottiTyler BowmanCroucher MingusJames ThielmanDaxPatrick and Christine LarsonDessieMichael BrutmanDo BanSeong Heui ChesnutDominicLynette ThwingDottyThomas MaloneDutch, Tessi & ArrowTodd SchulzEmmaJane and Christopher JenkinsEmma & HollyPatrick MinerFancy & SparkleSusan MarkusonFor Past & Present PetsLisa Stuart Schmoker FamilyFoundationFrankScott HammelFrankieJohn and MichaelFredPatricia and Timothy OlsonGabbyLenna ScottGandolf “Stinker Dog”Kay HolmgrenGeorgeKathryn and William LearstGeorgeRichard and Susan MikkelsonGeorge, Herman &PandaChristiania and RandalDuPaulGertieElizabeth and Joseph BramaHadley & TopaTammy QuadyHairy PotterBetty Benson and KathleenDionHappy, Tiggy & LucyNichola LeskeHeidi & KermitTerry HammHerschel & TessaJoyce RosenthalHollyDebbie Evans and KennethTaguchiInkyJean and Brian WestleyIsabelleLori L<strong>of</strong>stromJake & SchatzeJohn and MichaelJasmineMary and Timothy LenkerJasmine & OdinLee Ann GustafsonJock & TraceJoyce NormanJulesJanice MarshallKaylaBradley BulgerKaylee & BugsyJoseph and Teresa MeyerKellyJean HummelKevinSharon BonasoniKibbiChad and Jane FilleyKliban & TontoPamela SchreinerKonaCaroline and James GuthrieLadyCarol and Daniel BergLexiJill BickfordLexi & MonkeyKatie H<strong>of</strong>fmanLilly & EddieJohn and MichaelLilyChristopher BrownLily HoonanMaureen GuerreroLooseyMatthew FriendLucyElizabeth and John BeckLucyMark WaldorfLucyTheresa WesemanMacJudith CummingsMaggieJohn and MichaelMandyLinda MillerMarleyElisabeth QuamMaxJohn and MichaelMeece, Daisy & CharlieJohn and MichaelMei-Mei & All our4-Footed FriendsGeorgiana SampsonMimi & CodyJohn and MichaelMinnie & DarceyKris and Michael LeadensMoJoDeborah GravesMollyVernese LathropMr. Bosley KittyJane O’HaraMudgett & MuffetKale Nerison and DeborahThorson-NerisonNikkiWendy and DonaldKitzmannNiko & LeoScott SawyerOliverCarol HughesOscarDennis and Dianne OlsonOwenJohn and MichaelPatchLeda and Michael NewmanPearl & EinarCynthia and Thomas GerstPennyJohn and MichaelPenobscot, Camden &PembrookeBarbara OsadckyPepe, Buster & BetsyValerie CommersPistol PeteJill SchlangenPetePollyGary and Melissa PorterRanger & K.C.Richard and Sheila ChaffeeRickyGeorge Van Dyke TiersRogerLawrence and Tammy SwopeRoxieMichelle TrombettaRustyRobert and Judy PrentissSadieJoan O’SullivanSadie & AbbyJanice SheedySadie RoseArlis and Myron WerleySadie RuhbergRichard and MarilynRuhbergSam I.Mike ItzinSam, Kooper, Kiwi,Kozmo & BearWendy KruegerSarina, Teddy Bear &FranklinGary Showalter and NaomiBrillSashaTom TorborgSassyPeter SandersSassyJohn and MichaelSatiMichaela KoconShadowJohn and Juliette GeisenSiegerCindy Mauck Herman andFran HermanSkippySue SotomayorSnowshoeAllen WillmanSoloSara WagmanSophie & BearJane Ann and James MartinSophie, Beads &MagnusTami and Mitch SwensonSpanky, Sophie & ClaraCheryl HilgemannStarConnie KohrtSunnyKathleen and RonaldKohnerTannerEric and Ulrica LoichleTashaDaryl and Bonnie ZimmerRosieThumperKarin MooreTiger & DorisTina GetzTiluLinda and Steven HectorToby & AbbyMichelle and StevenLagerquistTuckerJohn and MichaelVenusJoe and Caroline SmithWendyJohn and MichaelWhisperEllen LindsethWillie, Clyde & CodyKathy and Steven NyhusMake your next gift in memory orin honor <strong>of</strong> an animal you loveYour support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Humane</strong><strong>Society</strong> can also be a wonderfulway to remember the special animals inyour life. Instead <strong>of</strong> spoiling them withtreats and toys, demonstrate your loveby helping animals less fortunate thanyour own. Gifts <strong>of</strong> $100 or more made inmemory or tribute to an animal will belisted here in <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks.To make a memorial or tribute gift, youmay:• use the donation envelope providedin the center fold <strong>of</strong> this issue• visit www.animalhumanesociety.org/donate and select the honor/memorial option• or call our Development <strong>of</strong>fice at(763) 489-2210Thank you!30 • <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks Spring/Summer 2013 www.animalhumanesociety.org www.animalhumanesociety.org Spring/Summer 2013 <strong>Animal</strong> Tracks • 31
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