The Pet Pulse JACKSON HITS THE JACKPOT! Winter Dear Friends of AAF and Animals,

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1 The Pet Pulse JACKSON HITS THE JACKPOT! Winter 2014 Dear Friends of AAF and Animals, Many of you may have met me. I was formerly known as Lotto at the Animal Adoption Foundation from You see, I was abandoned in a box, scared and confused. Kind people took me in and took care of me for two years. One of the volunteers named me Lotto. She said that I must have hit the lottery because I was rescued. The staff and volunteers always said that I would hit the real lottery when I was adopted into a family of my own. I was happy to hear from the other AAF kitties that I lived with that my life was not in danger anymore and that I was safe. They also told me that many nice families come to the shelter looking to adopt cats and that I was going to be just fine. Next, I ll tell you the story that my parents like to tell me over and over. It makes my big kitty heart smile every time I hear it, and I just want all of you to know I m such a grateful and happy boy with a family of my own now! First of all, my parents renamed me Jackson and I like it! I have two sisters, also adopted from AAF; Special Agent Bishop (formerly Fiona ) and Detective Beckett (formerly Sarafina ). I love them very much. Where did my name come from, you may ask? I am named after an NCIS character, Special Agent Gibbs father, Jackson, a World War II veteran. My parents knew I had a rough life prior to coming to the shelter and then not having a family of my own for almost two years, so they thought the name was very fitting. My mom tells me that before they adopted me they first came to the AAF looking for a dog. My dad wandered off to my cat room and was drawn to my enormous size (I m 16 pounds) and my purr-sonality. He thought I was cool because I was somewhat grumpy and rough around the edges, but he could see beneath that how much of a softie at heart I really am. My parents left that day without adopting a dog or a cat. I hoped that the kind man would return. I thought we made a connection and I was right! My mom tells me that dad checked the AAF website for three weeks after the initial visit just to see if I was still available for adoption. On May 21, 2014, my mom came home from work and found a cat carrier with the exact amount of cash for a cat adoption set in the carrier. My mom also tells me that she smiled and knew exactly what to do. She headed straight to the AAF and officially made me a part of their family. I was a little shy when she first brought me home; however, I was able to finally relax. I share my cuddles and affectionate side with my human parents every day and they remind me all the time about how loved I am and how I m such a special part of their family. Those words are music to my feline ears and words every kitty waiting for a home dreams of hearing. You will read about several featured cats and dogs in this issue of the newsletter that have been at the Animal Adoption Foundation for too long. Please consider taking a cue from my parents and adopt a rescue pet. They are all waiting for caring people like you to give them some space in your home and love. They will not ask for much and you will be saving a life. You will also save an additional life because a space will open up at the shelter for another homeless pet. These pets you read about are my friends who are patiently waiting for special people of their own. I used to be one of them and they are in my thoughts. Happy Holidays! Purrs and Meows! Jackson (Lotto)

2 OFF THE CUFF... WITH DR. DUFF! Focus on Heartworm Disease How does a dog get heartworm? A dog gets heartworm from being bitten by a mosquito infected with parasites called Dirofilaria immitis. Heartworms are worms that live in the heart and major blood vessels of the lungs and can grow very large, up to a foot long. How is heartworm disease transmitted from one pet to another? Adult female heartworms living in an infected dog, fox, coyote, or wolf produce microscopic baby worms called microfilaria that circulate in the bloodstream. When a mosquito bites and takes a blood meal from an infected animal it picks up these baby worms, which develop and mature into infective stage larvae over a period of 10 to 14 days. Then, when the infected mosquito bites another animal, the larvae exit the mosquito's mouth and are deposited onto the surface of the animal's skin. The infective larvae can then actively enter the new host through the mosquito s bite wound. Once inside a new host, it takes approximately 6 months for the larvae to mature into adult heartworms. Once mature, heartworms may live for 5 to 7 years, and because of their longevity, each mosquito season can lead to an increasing number of worms in our pets. How can I tell if my dog has heartworm disease? Early on, many dogs show little or no symptoms. The longer the infection persists, the more likely symptoms will develop. Clinical signs depend on the number of worms in the dog s heart and major blood vessels, the dog s lifestyle, and any other health issues the pet has. In dogs, signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss. As heartworm disease progresses, pets may develop heart failure. Your veterinarian can perform a simple blood test to determine whether or not your dog has heartworm disease. Early diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. How can heartworm disease be prevented? The good news is that it s easy to prevent heartworm disease! There are oral and topical products available that are effective when given every month year-round. If you don t already have your dog on heartworm prevention, or if you have questions about what products are available, please ask your veterinarian. If you would like to read more about heartworm disease, check out The American Heartworm Society s Website at Dr. Jodi Duff is a companion animal veterinarian at Oxford Veterinary Hospital. She was born, raised a n d a t t e n d e d veterinary school in Ohio. We want to thank the local veterinarians who have helped AAF pets over the years through their generosity: Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital Oxford Veterinary Hospital Animal Care Clinic in Oxford Okeana Veterinary Clinic Harrison Animal Hospital West Side Animal Clinic in Hamilton Woodridge Veterinary Hospital Our goal is to make sure that you and your pet are together for as long as possible and regular visits to your veterinarian are essential to achieve that goal. Prevention is always the key to any successful endeavor. We thank you and your pet thanks you. The Pet Pulse

3 When Odd is Even Better! You may have heard the expression A circle can t fit where a square should be. This is a story about Huey, not only a beloved shelter dog but also a sphere of inspiration that fit squarely into his new home. Huey is a German Shepherd Mix that came to the Animal Adoption Foundation in March of He, along with his brothers Dewey and Louie, were rescued from the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Indiana where conditions and time were not on the side of these sweet but shy pups. Upon arrival at the AAF, it was very clear that the three dogs had very little previous socialization and more than likely had always lived outdoors. Dewey and Louie quickly learned to adapt to their new, plush environment and were adopted by wonderful families after only a short stay at our shelter. Huey, on the other hand, was a bit different. He was a bit odd. Now when we use the word odd, we mean that in a purely loving and nurturing manner, of course. Huey quickly became a volunteer favorite because he loved the company of dogs which made him the perfect play partner for the other dogs in the shelter. We always try to pair up dogs so that they can have that dog-to-dog interaction that proves so valuable after adoption. We quickly learned that Huey loved ALL dogs, and we used this knowledge to help him come out of his shell with the human aspect of shelter life. Slowly but surely, Huey started to trust volunteers, but there was always that part of him that would not open up to human socialization. In September, Huey met a gentleman from Northern Kentucky who was looking for a canine to call his friend. He took Huey home for a short time to see how Huey would react to life in a home. Of course, Huey loved to go for walks and loved to be outside because that is where he was comfortable. Unfortunately, once Huey would come inside the house, he would completely shut down and revert back to his timid ways. Huey came back to the shelter after only a few days. The AAF staff and volunteers were not deterred. We knew that there was the perfect fit for Huey and we knew that this perfect circle would fit where a square should be it was just a matter of time. But it wasn t very long after Huey had come back to the shelter that a former AAF adopter had come to the shelter looking for a kitten. Christel White and her family had adopted several AAF pets over the years, all of the odd sort. They decided to take a look at the dogs and immediately gravitated towards Huey. They knew nothing about his history or what type of dog Huey was but still could not stop gazing at him. The White family met Huey that day and fell in love, but both they and we wanted to make sure that this was a good fit. We arranged for Christel to come out to the shelter on several different occasions to spend time walking and loving on Huey so that he had a chance to bond with her. On October 4 th, the White family took Huey home to see how he would adjust, and we are happy to report that on October 8 th, just four days later, Huey became a permanent member of the White household and now enjoys his time indoors, outdoors and in the company of eight other four-legged friends, including the kitten they adopted on that day they first fell in love with Huey. Thank you to everyone who helped Huey find his way to his new home. Even the odd can find love in unexpected places. Huey the Couch Potato New Best Friends! Huey gratefully looking back at his road traveled. Page 3

4 Letters From Home! Wanted to give a BIG thank you to AAF for our wonderful new family member. It was love at first sight for everyone. Domino fits perfectly, big ears & all, into our family. He loves his human siblings w/ all his heart, is getting pretty good at posing for pictures for mom just like his human siblings do, LOVES walks (& intentionally avoids puddles & mud making mom very happy), enjoys watching Brian practice soccer, takes his bear w/ him everywhere including bed time, & loves to snuggle. Thank you again for all you do for the animals! Tiffany Chambers Bosse Yesterday (10/14/14) marked 1 year since we adopted Diesel (formerly Balto). He is clearly right at home here! We couldn't be happier - thank you for everything you do to help these animals until they can find their forever families! Laura Kron Wilma, an eleven year old basset, was adopted from AAF in March Wilma has been a delightful addition to our family. About 6 months ago Wilma lost her eye sight, but she has coped with her disability quite well. Occasionally she becomes confused and bumps into something but she recovers in a hurry. Bob & Helen Meinerding Page 4

5 Hello AAF! I want to give everyone a quick update on Jagger, who I adopted about a month ago. He is doing really well in his new home! Jagger is very much still a kitten and wants to play -- constantly! He enjoys finding small spaces to squeeze into, and likes to wake me up in the morning by licking my face! He is the most laid-back cat I have ever met and enjoys attention from anyone who will give it to him. Thank you AAF for having such a positive impact on the lives of animals AND humans! Chad Ours A year ago today, I convinced my Mom to let me take this little grey kitten home to "foster" him. He was our first foster fail and our first cat since I was little. We now have two other foster fail cats! Thanks Animal Adoption Foundation for taking Louie in and for caring for him. Sara Shope Back in March, we adopted Steve (formerly Tony) and recently decided that he needed a friend, which is where Ezio (formerly Tarzan) comes into play! The two bonded almost instantly and now are inseparable!! Yay! Thanks AAF for providing us with two loving and playful boys. :) Annalisa Giglio OPT-to-ADOPT Page 5

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7 Get To Know The Staff Animal Adoption Foundation, this is Sherry, may I help you? Answering the phone is one of my many responsibilities as the Office Manager at AAF. My name is Sherry Robbins and I have been employed at the shelter since February 2014; however, my affiliation with AAF extends much further back than that. I used to own and operate MoonDoggies Grooming in Shandon, Ohio and began partnering with the shelter by donating some of my excess merchandise to them, back when it was located on Chapel Rd. I donated my grooming services for some of the shelter dogs and soon after started volunteering at AAF. After a few years of working with the shelter, I was asked to serve on their Board of Directors, and for a few years, served as the Board President. At the end of 2013, I closed my business and retired from grooming. As I was seeking part-time employment, I contacted Eric Johnson, AAF s Executive Director, and asked him if I could use him as a job reference. He called me immediately and said they were looking for a part-time receptionist; would I be interested? I thought, What a perfect fit! as I was already familiar with the shelter and its operations. Eric promised that I would never be bored here, and golly, he was right!! As I assumed more responsibilities, I was promoted to the Office Manager position and I thoroughly enjoy the challenges. My work day is comprised of answering the phone, returning voice mail messages, greeting visitors, scheduling cats for our low-cost spay/neuter clinics, organizing our pets medical records, managing the animal intake and adoption processes, administering vaccinations, recording donations, managing supplies, and occasionally cleaning up pet messes. Every day is new adventure! One minute I am a traffic cop, the next I am a grief counselor, and later I am babysitting a dog behind the front desk. Before I owned MoonDoggies, I was employed at Cincinnati Bell Telephone for over 16 years. There I worked in customer service, supervisory, project development and system administration positions. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I live in Okeana with my husband Geoff, three dogs and a cat. I met our third dog, Walter, within the first two months of my employment at AAF. He literally attached himself to me and would spend his day staring at me like a besotted school boy; I just could not resist! He is the most affectionate, agreeable little dog and we are so thankful that AAF brought him into our lives. I love being part of the team at AAF, supporting the Director and Assistant Director in their job duties, and working with all of the dedicated volunteers. I do look forward to going into work every day. And I look forward to meeting you; if you are visiting the shelter, please stop by and introduce yourself! 2015 Calendars Available Soon! You will be able to Save the Date for upcoming AAF events by picking up the latest AAF calendar. Calendars will be available after November 15th. Each calendar is loaded with pictures of adopted AAF pets and would make a wonderful gift for the upcoming holiday season. Cost is just $15 and we ll even ship it to you for just an extra $3. For more information, please call the shelter at PETS. Save The Date! Annual AAF Charity Auction Saturday, March 7th, 2015 Receptions in Fairfield Please follow our website for more information to come about our biggest fundraiser of the year. We hope to see you there! Page 7

8 Looking For Love! Long-time shelter residents are hoping this is truly the Season of Giving. Good afternoon! I m BABY. I was brought to the Animal Adoption Foundation in 2010 after being found as a stray cat in Oxford. The humans at AAF named me Baby because I m so cute. I am large and in charge. I firmly believe that all of the cats, dogs, and human staff report to me. I m great at managing people and letting them know what I want. The other day a volunteer was playing with me, and every time she went to leave I meowed and demanded that I needed a few more minutes. The volunteer couldn t resist my plea and stayed with me for a while. The volunteers know I m a diva, and they have come to accept it and love me for it! I like to hang out with the kennel staff in the dog and cat prep rooms while they wash dishes. I pride myself on my supervisory skills, but I have to admit that the sound of the water is relaxing, and I have fallen asleep more than once on the job. I m proud of my curves and have been told that I could have a career in modeling. In fact, I may request that my future adopter assist me in my endeavors to look for an agent. I can be very doglike too. I enjoy going down the dog adoption aisle and making sure they are behaving. The dog lovers at AAF usually pick me as their favorite. I have it made at the AAF as a lobby cat and can nap and do pretty much whatever I want. I would prefer people of my own and a place of my own. I wouldn t mind having dog or kitty brothers and sisters either. Please consider me if you need some fun and entertainment in your life. I m quite the entertainer and often hear people laughing at my antics. The other day I helped run the Fundraising Committee meeting. One of the members had to leave the room for a minute, and I opted to sit in her chair. She came back and let me sit there. I also like to sit on things smaller than me like purses, small boxes, etc It s fun to do silly things, and if you adopt me I promise to make you smile for the rest of your life! HOBBIES: Bird watching, napping, playing with catnip toys, watching TV Marco...Polo! My name is MARCO. I m pretty cute if I don t say so myself. I know, my tongue looks like I just devoured an ink pen but I assure you that it is just a very unique birthmark and the only things I like to chew on are those with more flavor than an ink pen. I ve been here at the shelter for way too long and I m not sure why. I started to blame myself but the wonderful volunteers at the shelter keep assuring me that I m a really Good Boy. They tell me that my time will come when I get to know what its like to find a loving home. I believe them because I ve seen most of my friends get adopted so I m holding out hope. I have a wonderful personality, love to go for long walks on the beach (really I do) and enjoy cuddling up on the couch for a good movie...what s not to like? I m only 2 years old so I have a lot of years and a lot of love to give if someone would just take a chance on me. Adopt me and I promise you it will be the best decision you will ever make! HOBBIES: Playing Fetch, Receiving Belly Rubs, Photobombing Hello and Season s Greetings! My name is GATOR. I m dressed up in my bowtie in hopes to impress. I am one of the sweetest loves you will ever meet. I am very lonely right now though. Let me explain. I ve been residing in the volunteer room at the Animal Adoption Foundation for a couple of months. I love people and attention, but I am not a fan of other cats. The staff does not want to isolate me; however, they know I cannot be with other cats, and they have run out of other options. I used to have the run of the lobby like Baby, but there were other cats around, and I became uncomfortable and moody with the other cats. Do you have a home without other kitties where you can spoil me for the rest of your days? I really hope so! Please take a chance on me and do not forget about me. I will love you unconditionally and promise to be the purr-fect gentleman! I m easy to please and looking for love. If you are unable to adopt right now, would you open up your heart and your home this holiday season to foster me? If fostering is a possibility, please call the AAF at PETS! HOBBIES: Sunbathing, bird watching, getting kitty massages Page 8 The Pet Pulse

9 i-care Program Rehabilitates AAF Dogs Meet AAF dog, Sunflower (photo, right): This sweet girl came to AAF as an extremely shy dog. Initially Sunflower was so stressed by being at AAF that she stared into her kennel wall hour after hour. We started the process of helping Sunflower by carefully introducing her to lots of patient volunteers (who usually had some of Sunflower s favorite treats). We also presented Sunflower with challenges she could be successful doing and that built her confidence. Today, Sunflower has blossomed into an awesome dog that is ready to move into a forever home. Meet Clementine (photo, below): This eager, clownish dog, Clementine, transferred to AAF from another shelter. Clementine came to AAF with a well-deserved reputation of being mouthy when she got excited. Clementine also liked to play little games of keep away with people who were trying to leash her. Today, AAF volunteers are using lots of creative play with Clementine to help her learn numerous life skills that will help her be successful in an adoptive home. What do Sunflower and Clementine have in common? Well, both dogs have had their journey to finding a forever home jump-started by AAF volunteers. Many, many volunteers play a role in helping rehabilitate dogs at AAF; however, volunteers in the i-care (Individualized Canine Adoption Readiness and Enrichment) program often play the most direct role in helping the shelter s special needs dogs. Let s talk a little more about what is involved in being an i-care volunteer. Commitment: First, do you love getting slobbery dog kisses on weekly basis? If so, joining an I-CARE team might be for you! We have numerous i-care teams that meet throughout the week at designated times for 2-3 hours at a time. We do ask our i-care volunteers to sign-up for 8-10 week sessions. We realize that joining an i-care team is a big commitment; but, as you might be able to tell from Sunflower s and Clemmy s stories, it helps to have a coordinated effort when working on rehabilitating dogs. Collaboration: Each of our i-care teams work together for the betterment of the dogs. The weekly sessions are facilitated by a professional dog trainer (Eileen Udry, Ph.D.) and/or experienced interns. We welcome volunteers who want to join the satisfying work of rehabilitating dogs like Sunflower and Clementine. Contact Us: To get more details about AAF s i-care program or many other volunteer programs, go to: Sign-up is going on now for many of the Late-Fall offerings of these programs. The dogs of AAF will appreciate your involvement! We want to thank Eileen Udry for her dedication to our shelter dogs. She and the many volunteers who have participated and continue to do so in the many volunteer programs Eileen has created commit so much of their own time to ensure that our dogs enjoy their time at the shelter. The training provided and the skills learned by both the pets and the volunteers are long-lasting and essential to successful adoptions. Thank You!!! Page 9

10 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...Thank You To All! Leadership Level ($1000) Betty Rogers Cindy & Ernie Pendergrass Josefine Strobel Ann Schultheiss Exemplary Level ($500) Richard Lee Supporters ($250) Patrons ($50) Sandy Allen David Backscheider Ray Boyle Ruth Brannon Stephanie Carson Judy Clinton The Cook Family Friends ($25) Nancy & Douglas Beckman Margy Beckner The Berg Siblings Barbara Diehl Jackie Dorrmann Linda Fenzel Phyllis Flick Honorable Mention Susan Connors Mary Despain Barbara Diehl Dana Dillon Geri Doerger Meredith Epperson Alison Escherich Joseph Cochetti Susan David Ronald Gray Gail Feddin Sarah Do Ginny Day Paul Hammings Brielle Fetrow Maureen Frey Amy Eldridge Pam & Ron Hatten Julie Flores Julie Jackson John & Jill Evans Bill & Jennifer Kokos Mia Foster David & Leslie Markesbery Janet Fatika Anne McAdams Leola Freeman Richard Massey Maggie Gonzales Linda McIntosh Suzanne Gangarosa Gary & Jennifer Speck Ashley Gray Heidi McKee Phyllis Gelman Corvettes of Hamilton Liz Griffel Kathy McRoberts Jennifer Graul McAuley High School Joanne Handley Kathryn Merz Amy Hamlin Protectors ($100) Anonymous Karen Auffinger The Behrens Family Electa Bessler Robert Bowen Barbara Buckner Kathy Bunnell Robin Corr Rae DeBord Caroline Grieselhubet Jack & Susan Grove Marcia Hutchison Mr. & Mrs. Charles Jones M.T.F.A. Dan Stang Mary Beth Dorrelt Betty McAdams Michael Edward Miller, M.D. Glenn & Joyce Mundstock Janet Pater Prudential Foundation R.E. Hauser Ms. Ann Regan William Scnalon Virginia Segbers Michael Sly Michelle Sparto F.A. Weppler Reffitt s Garage & Towing Paul & Anne Hemmings Scott G. Howell Brenda Jo Mollett Jessica Dimling Terri Klei Irene Kleiman Bonnie Koller Leia Meyers Zac Mollett J. Quick Stacie Swanner Seven Hills Schools Beverly Thompson Ronald & Sue Watson Jean Wisbey Carla Wren Schwab Charitable Fund Union of Operating Engineers Family ($30) Jaci DeFelice Nancy Douglas Gigiauna Fioresi Mary, Sally & John Francis Elizabeth Gideon Joyce Perrelle Jamie & Jackie Roy Harry Steinkamp Petco Foundation Cardinal Health Foundation Patricia Miceli Anita & Michael Massey Carol Oerther Doug Ross Stephanie Rosselot Mardene Smith Susan Tendam John & Joyce Trump S. Damien Hinderer Honorable Mention Amanda Abrams Joy Anhalt Lisa Ankney Anonymous Nicole Baden Trudy Barber John & Frances Barber Michele Barnett Mary Bishop Deborah Biter Christine Borum Becky Brewster Shawn Brinkhurst Larry & Linda Brown Natalie Buller Stacy Burns Nancy Busch Coi Carter Haley & Rachel Caruso Janet Clegg Regan Henry Rosanna Hill-Smith Elizabeth Hite Fay Ann Hollcroft Andrea Horvath Estelle Hurst Lisa Hutson Brooke Jenkins Denise Johnson Melissa Kelly Kerry Kelly Norma Kibodeaux Mary Killmeier Krista Roth Melanie Krull Stephanie Kusmierski Sheryl Larson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lechler Sarah Lehman Teresea Lindsey James Lipscomb Stephanie Mahnke Mary McClure Renee McGee Victoria Metzgar Tracey Moseley Anne Mumpower Sandra Nedderman Penny Nemec CK Nichelson Page 10

11 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Honorable Mention Kim Novotny Carol Oerther P.M. Paul Jane Perri Harold Forshey Peter Williams Lisa Picciano Pamela Purcell Lois Rafferty Lesliann Raper Lori Ricciardi Yaritza Rivera Sherry & Geoff Robbins Suzanne Rogers Pete Rosskamm Valerie Schechter Melissa Schluter Mike Schoone Lyn Shahan Beverly K. Sharp Barbara Singer Donnita Spears Leslie & David St. Ours Ann Standridge Dana Stockton Nancy Stuerenberg Dawn Sutherland Don Threm Teresa Tinsley Kelsie F. Titzer Dolly Tucker Ellen Viars Celesta Walker Connie Westberry Traci Westling Marianne Westrich Tiffany Williams Lydia Williams Jerry Williston Tammy Wilson Lorie Youker Linda Yow Thank You!!! In Memoriam John & Frances Barber in memory of Black Bob Nancy & Douglas Beckman in memory of Penny Foxx Margy Beckner in memory of Penny Foxx Electa Bessler in memory of Penny Foxx Ruth Brannon in memory of Penny Foxx John & Jill Evans in memory of Penny Foxx Mary, Sally & John Francis in memory of Penny Foxx Caroline Grieselhubet in memory of Penny Foxx Jack & Susan Grove in memory of Penny Foxx Anne McAdams in memory of Penny Foxx Joyce Perrelle in memory of Penny Foxx J. Quick in memory of Penny Foxx Mardene Smith in memory of Penny Foxx Stacie Swanner in memory of Penny Foxx Susan Tendam in memory of Penny Foxx Ronald & Sue Watson in memory of Penny Foxx The Berg Siblings in memory of John Berg Larry & Linda Brown in memory of Tracy Finkbine Marcia Hutchinson in memory of Tracy Finkbine Janet Pater in memory of Tracy Finkbine Barbara Singer in memory of Tracy Finkbine Haley & Rachel Caruso in memory of Brandy Holmes Geri Doerger in memory of Sunday Krieg Robert Fisse in memory of Lucky Phyllis Flick in memory of Jerry Krauth Pam & Ron Hatten in memory of Jerry Krauth M.T.F.A. in memory of Jerry Krauth John & Joyce Trump in memory of Jerry Krauth Reffitt s Garage & Towing in memory of Jerry Krauth Int l Union of Operating Engineers in memory of Jerry Krauth Mary Bishop in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Ronald Gray in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Harry Steinkamp in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lechler in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Carol Oerther in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Pamela Purcell in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Lois Rafferty in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Valerie Schechter in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Jerry Williston in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Jean Wisbey in memory of Ellen Ratcliff Liz Griffel in memory of Billie Sue Kinker Bill & Jennifer Kokos in memory of Oliver Baker Bonnie Koller in memory of Mardi Dan Stang & Mary Beth Dorrelt in memory of Lindy Holden Richard Massey in memory of Anita Massey Patricia Miceli in memory of Arthur Zac Mollett in memory of Brenda Mollett R.E. Hauser in memory of Jack Hauser & Charles Brandt S. Damien Hinderer in memory of Kevin McCurdy In Honor Of Anonymous in honor of Jenny Louis Kathy Bunnell in honor of Jenny Mor Judy Clinton in honor of Sharon Ollinger Sarah Do in honor of MU Rec Center Ashley Gray in honor of Pepper Joanne Handley in honor of Kathleen Handley Scott G. Howell in honor of Matt Howell Estelle Hurst in honor of Daphene Terri Klei in honor of Michelle Schoone s birthday. Linda McIntosh in honor of Gizmo Heidi McKee in honor of Sam Taylor Mike Schoone in honor of Michelle Schoone s birthday. Seven Hills School in honor of Sally Waxler Don Threm in honor of Caitlyn Schulze Pet Sponsors Sandy Allen for Jimmy & Sophie Ray Boyle for Shadow Jaci Defelice for Clementine Deborah Kuhlmann for Sweet Pea & Bongo Patti Shopmeyer for Coco & Tootsie Greg Thompson for Marco & Buttons The Zipperer Family for Angelina Jolie Janet Clegg for Bill the Beagle Meredith Epperson for Angelina Jolie Amy Hamlin for Taffy Richard Lee for Bronx David & Leslie Markesbery for Dusty Cindy & Ernie Pendergrass for Queenie Michelle Sparto for a Dog in Need Mike Brenner for a Cat in Need Nancy Douglas for Opal Beth DuClaux for Opal Wanda Schumacher for Cashmere Linda Owens for Lane Cyndi Nabors for a Cat in Need Sara Shope for a Cat in Need Page 11

12 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Hamilton, OH Permit No. 389 Shelter Location: 2480 Millville-Ross Rd. Hamilton, OH PETS Happy Holidays! Visit our Website: Address Service Requested Like us on Facebook! adoptionfoundation Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/aafpets The AAF is solely funded by donations, with no government aid. Please don t forget about the many pets anxiously awaiting new homes at the AAF. The Animal Adoption Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please give generously. We need you. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated! Yes, please let me help the animals! Leadership Level $1000+ Patron Level $50 Benefactor Level $500 Family Level $30 Supporter Level $250 Friend Level $25 Protector Level $100 Please check this box if you would like an acknowledgement of your donation sent to you via . Please write down your address in the space provided below. Thank you for saving a tree (and a stamp). Name Please clip and return to: Address City/State/Zip The Animal Adoption Foundation 2480 Ross-Millville Rd. Hamilton, OH Phone Number/