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1 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Winter 2016 New Kitten Nursery Saves Lives of Orphaned Kittens pages rd Annual Countdown 2 Zero Mega Adoption Success pages 4-5 Ask the Vet Holiday Pet Safety page 10 Kids' Corner - Young Philanthropists Helping the League page 15

2 3100/3200 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL PeggyAdams.org General Information Fax Donations Please or call for any of these services: Adoptions Behavior Helpline Spay/Neuter Vaccine Clinic/ Microchip Foster Program Humane Euthanasia of Ill or Older Pets Lost or Found Pet Surrender a Pet Leadership Circle & Peace of Mind Program Berman Memorial Pet Gardens/ Columbarium Peggy s Pantry Food Bank Marketing@PeggyAdams.org or call for the following information: Special Events Marketing & Public Relations Please call Animal Care and Control to report animal abuse or neglect: Follow 2 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League A Letter from Rich Anderson Executive Director/CEO Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Happy Holidays from all of us at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League! I am incredibly thankful particularly at this time of year for your caring support of animals in need right here in Palm Beach County. Thanks to friends like you, 2016 has proven to be one of the most rewarding years in the 91 year history of the organization. The photograph on the cover of this issue of The Shaggy Sheet helps illustrate why. As you ll read on pages 6 and 7, these two tiny kittens were saved because we were able to open our new neonatal Kitten Nursery in July. Hundreds of kittens born on the streets separated from their mothers, unable to see, walk or eat on their own can now receive the 24/7 care they need to survive. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is one of only a handful of shelters in the United States with a Kitten Nursery to save these fragile and precious lives. And it s all thanks to the continued generosity of our community. Without you and others who care about the welfare of our animal friends, this year we could not have found new homes for more than 5,000 abandoned animals spayed or neutered more than 15,000 cats and dogs and neither could we have provided free meals to more than 10,000 pets when their families were struggling financially. You make these things and so much more possible at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Thank you! With compassion for the animals, Rich Anderson Executive Director/CEO Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Board of Directors Jane Grace, Honorary Chairman Lesly Smith, Chairman Sam Hunt, Vice Chairman Joanie Van der Grift, President Nellie Benoit, Vice President Daniel Hanley, Treasurer Laurie Raber Gottlieb, Secretary Jack Flagg, Executive Committee Carol Garvy, Executive Committee James D. Berwind Virginia Burke Candy Hamm Vicky Hunt Linda Miller Pauline Pitt Daniel E. Ponton Louis Auslander, Director Emeritus Nancy Brougher, Director Emerita Dotsy Letts, Director Emerita The Shaggy Sheet newsletter is sent to all supporters who donate $25 or more per year. To ensure that you continue to receive your issue, please use the enclosed envelope to make a minimum donation of $25. The animals need your help and we don t want your mailings to be interrupted! Thank you for your caring support of the animals!

3 Don t let them go hungry. With your caring donation, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League can provide free food and other critical services to pets living in homes that are hurting financially. Each month, more than 1,000 pets depend on Peggy s Pantry Community Pet Food Bank for their daily meals. Please donate today! Canned and dry dog food and cat food (any brand) Dog and cat treats Dog crates, cat carriers, cat litter, litter pans and scoops Donations can be dropped off at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League daily between 10am-6pm Learn more at PeggyAdams.org/Peggys-Pantry Adoptable Spotlight Mandy I am a petite young lady who loves to be in the middle of the activity. I'll roll around and flop down, hoping that you'll notice me. I may rub against your legs when I'm looking for some petting. I'm a very curious and active kitty cat, although I never learned to play with cat toys maybe you could teach me? What I really want is to have a caring family that I can love. I know that I'm really smart, and will be a good learner for whatever you want to teach me. I would love to meet you soon. Adoption Ambassador Program Adoption Ambassadors (or Adoptioneers) play a crucial role at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. In this role, Ambassadors are given a shelter dog or cat to take home and the tools and training to set them up for success. These volunteers promote their adoptable animal by taking them wherever they go (for example: Clematis Street, the West Palm Beach Green Market or other animal-friendly places). Ambassadors are Walter I'm Walter, and I'm ready to play! Do you want to play with me? I've got a winning smile and I'm offering to use it to brighten up your world. Yes, my tongue does hang out the side of my mouth all the time. It's part of my charm! My favorite things are toys, especially balls, but a close second is food. That's a clue for I'll be happy to learn new tricks. I've mastered sit. What shall we learn next? Walter is currently in a foster home as part of the League s Adoption Ambassador Program. encouraged to use social media to post videos, photos and use other creative ways to let people know that 'Fido' or 'Fluffy' are available for adoption. Interested in becoming an Adoption Ambassador? Sign up to attend a volunteer orientation: PeggyAdams.org/FutureVolunteers

4 Launched in 2014, Countdown 2 Zero is a public-private partnership between Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners. Its goal is to ensure that all adoptable animals in Palm Beach County are being saved by the year Learn more at Countdown2Zero.org Saving Palm Beach County s Most At-Risk Animals As part of our Countdown 2 Zero efforts, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League regularly transfers animals from Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control into our care. Thanks to the caring and generous support from friends like you, 399 dogs and cats have been saved through this program so far in 2016 (as of October 31). Often, these are animals with medical problems that require the kind of special care the county-run shelter can t afford to provide. Pictured here are just a few who have gotten a second chance and have been adopted at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League thanks to friends like you. These animals received from the county shelter almost always have significant health problems. The cost to provide the necessary medical care and shelter for each of these animals is typically more than $1,000. That is more than double the average cost of other animals in our care. Juno Leon Chico Nugget Buck Rosemary Winn Dixie Pickels Lady How are we doing? At Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, we open our doors to every cat, dog, kitten and puppy that needs our help up to the maximum number for which we can provide quality care. At times, that number exceeds 1,000. These animals can be severely ill or injured. Some arrive with severe behavior issues, including dangerous aggressive behavior. We work to save every life but in some cases that is not possible and we must make the difficult decision to humanely euthanize an animal for severe medical or behavioral issues affecting their quality of life. Thanks to our compassionate community and friends like you, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has achieved one of the highest rates for saving homeless pets in the United States (97% of all dogs and 82% of all cats). We collect and report our lifesaving data based on Florida Statute Section Transparency in Animal Shelter Act and you can always find our reports at PeggyAdams.org. At Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, we do not euthanize healthy animals; we do not euthanize due to lack of space; there is also no time limit for how long a pet can remain in our care. Thanks to our caring and generous supporters, our save rate for healthy cats and dogs is 100% and we are able to save most of the animals that do arrive at our shelter sick and injured. We save and re-home more animals than any other animal rescue organization in Palm Beach County, including more than 5,500 in the last year alone. How are we doing as a community? Since the launch of Countdown 2 Zero in 2014, our community has made incredible progress toward reaching our goal to save the lives of every adoptable dog, cat, kitten and puppy in Palm Beach County. Between October 1, 2015 and September 30, ,785 fewer animals were euthanized compared to the same period in (the year prior to the C2Z effort). That equates to a 61% reduction in euthanasia in just three years! With your continued support, we will continue to see these numbers drop in Palm Beach County and we will achieve our goal to save the lives of every adoptable, treatable and rehabilitatable animal in our local community. 4 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

5 Over 300 Pets Found Forever Homes at Third Annual Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event remarkable 334 pets have A forever homes as a result of the Third Annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event, presented by The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and hosted by Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. This event took place on September 10, 2016 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and was a collaborative effort of 32 local animal rescue organizations to save the lives of animals in Palm Beach County. Thousands of guests attended the Third Annual Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event in the hopes of finding their perfect pet match. Nearly 1,000 of Palm Beach County's adoptable dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, guinea pigs and bunnies were on-site. Rich Anderson, Executive Director/ CEO of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League stated, "We are delighted that 334 animals will have new, loving forever homes thanks to the Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event the largest pet adoption event in Palm Beach County. All of the Palm Beach County animal rescue organizations and shelters share this common goal of saving the lives of every animal in our community. This event is a true collaboration to achieve that goal. It's exactly what Countdown 2 Zero is all about adopting from a local shelter when looking for a new pet." "The C2Z Adoption Event was just one way the community and rescue groups come together to help support the important C2Z initiative," said Dianne Sauve, Director of Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. We are promoting the adoption of local rescue animals in need of loving homes as we encourage everyone to spay/neuter their pets. It's the most humane way to reduce the number of unwanted puppies and kittens born each day," stated Sauve. This exciting event featured an Opening Ceremony with adoptable pets and local dignitaries, including Palm Beach County Commission Mayor Mary Lou Berger, Palm Beach County Commissioner Paulette Burdick, and Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. Rich Anderson and Dianne Suave also joined local celebrity Jennifer Ross of the SUNNY Morning Show and the 32 Rescue Groups as volunteers from each group "presented" a chosen animal who was available for adoption during the day. SAVE THE DATE! Fourth Annual Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event Saturday, September 9, 2017 Many thanks to the Countdown 2 Zero Sponsors! Presenting Sponsor: The Lois Pope LIFE Foundation PeggyAdams.org 5

6 Impossibly small animals Extraordinarily large vision Remarkably effective volunteers The Mission to establish the new neonatal Kitten Nursery at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League has been Accomplished Now the work begins! Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League realized a new milestone this summer, one essential to our goal of ending the euthanasia of adoptable pets in Palm Beach County by Thanks to phenomenal volunteers and staff, willing to be onsite 24/7, we now are able to offer neonatal support to the most at-risk animals we see newborn kittens either abandoned by their mothers or brought to us by wellmeaning citizens who do not realize that these tiny infants need their moms for their first weeks of life. What can be so confusing is that the mom is often out hunting, so it s easy to think she has abandoned her kitties when that is often not the case. Since the July 8th opening, 198 kittens have received care, Continued on page 7 6 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

7 Volunteer Testimonials: Volunteering in the new Peggy Adam's kitten NICU is not for the faint of heart. It is a demanding environment where the only time you will be sitting down is when you are bottle feeding the newborns. Get ready to become a formula mixologist for the kittens, you'll be cleaning litter boxes and cages, giving baths and blow outs, making sure the heating disks are warm so nobody is cold (as these babies cannot regulate their body temperature yet). You will need lots of tenderness, patience, energy, empathy, compassion, and love to handle this position. with 16 currently learning how to eat, how to clean themselves, and how to bond, thanks to the round-the-clock care essential for survival. Kitten Nursery graduates move into our Foster Care program until they are ready for spay/neuter surgery, and then into our Adoption program where they find their forever homes. If you would like to volunteer in the nursery, or as a foster parent for the grads, visit: PeggyAdams.org/FutureVolunteers But the rewards are AMAZING. Like when a 2-week old kitten finally latches on to the bottle after fighting it, and their little ears move in unison with their suckling, and their unbelievably tiny bodies start trembling with happiness, and they purr louder than you could ever imagine-that is your reward. When a newborn in the incubator finally gains enough weight over a few weeks to be out of the danger period, and can be moved to a transitional cage, and start eating on their own - you are one of the reasons why they were able to meet this goal. When you start your shift and all the kittens are hungry and dirty, and by the end of your shift, they are all sleeping peacefully in clean cages with full bellies, snuggled deep in their covers, so satisfied. That is your sweet reward. Lisa Schlitz Taking care of these tiny babies is the most rewarding experience I've ever had. Seeing their happy little faces after all the cleaning and feeding makes me the happiest every time! Andrea Alonzo The Peggy Adams Kitten Nursery is truly a place of amazing accomplishments. When I started in the Kitten Nursery, it was brand new and I was scared to death. Now, I realize that what I do assuages the fears of the kittens that are rescued and placed there. To see these little newborn babies, who have no Mother to nurture and care for them, respond to the care that I and so many others provide for them is truly beautiful. We become surrogate Mothers (and fathers) to these tiny and beautiful babies and they learn from us and flourish. I am proud to call myself a Peggy Adams Kitten Nursery Caregiver. Dede Abbate PeggyAdams.org 7

8 The Leadership Circle is made up of friends who have made generous five-year pledges to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League (ranging from $1,000/year to as high as $100,000/year!). This is an incredible lifesaving opportunity starting at as little as $2.74/day or $83/month. We launched the Leadership Circle both to help meet the needs of animals rescued today and to build a foundation of secure support for animals coming our way in future years, explains Rich Anderson, Executive Director/CEO of the League. The multiyear pledges from Leadership Circle members give us the kind of predictable revenue that allows us to create new initiatives, confident that we can fund them. Our Fospice and Adoption Ambassadors programs are just two examples of how we could take big new steps forward because we knew the charitable support was going to be there to underwrite them. Becoming a Forever Friend to the animals is one of the most thoughtful and generous steps anyone can take to ensure the important work we do continues beyond our own lifetimes. I d like more information about becoming a member of the Leadership Circle! Name Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Thank you to current members of the Leadership Circle... Leslie Abi-Karam & Scott Fuller Rich & Lisa Anderson James D. Berwind Clare McLean Cross Darbster Companies Christina Dennis Donna Ditchik-Arnold JB Dixson J. Barry & Linda Donahue Joann & Tom Dye Frankie & Irwin F. Edenzon Dawn & Charles Frankel Barbi Fadden-Gearhart Renate Franco Elizabeth & Dolf Garcia Carol & Robert Garvy Gillman Family Foundation Arlette Gordon Dr. Steven M. Gottlieb & Laurie Raber Gottlieb Jeanne B. Hogue & Fritz Bell Lynne Hopkins Robin & Randy Hunt Anonymous Ann & Charles B. Johnson James A. Kane Miriam & Steve Kimsey Murray & Sylvana Klein Family Foundation Gail & David Leavitt Jeff Levitetz and the Levitetz Family Foundation Paul T. McLaughlin Grace & Chris Meigher Military Brake & Alignment, Inc. Linda & Leverett Miller Danielle Hickox Moore Barbara & Ed O Sullivan PTM Electric, Inc. Paige Rense-Noland Nora & Murray Solomon Lesly S. Smith Jan Steele Cynthia E. Taylor Joanie & Paul Van der Grift Kendall Wheeler Return to: Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 3100/3200 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL Attn: Kim Hanson Become a Forever Friend! Create your own legacy of love for the animals! When you choose to leave a gift to the League through your will or other planned giving options, please be sure to include our full legal name, address and federal tax ID#: Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc. 3100/3200 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida Federal Tax ID # Be sure to check out our interactive webpage all about making a legacy gift for the animals! Visit: PlannedGiving.PeggyAdams.org If you would like more information on how to include the League in your will and other charitable giving options and their benefits to you, please contact Kim Hanson, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer, at K.Hanson@PeggyAdams.org, or by calling

9 Nearly 50 dogs rescued in Jefferson County, Arkansas As an emergency placement partner, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is often called upon to assist other organizations with large scale rescue efforts. In June 2016, the League received a call for help from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in an effort to assist with 46 dogs, all victims of a terrible hoarding situation. The animals were discovered in a dark house that was littered with filth, feces, urine, and garbage. Most were severely emaciated with bald patches where fur should have covered them. They were of varying ages, and many appeared to have severe skin, ear, and eye infections. The smell of ammonia was so overpowering that HSUS rescuers struggled to breathe, even with respirators strapped on. The dogs were essentially living in their own waste in every area of the house, said Chris Schindler, Director of Animal Crimes at the HSUS. There were thousands of flies all over the place the sound was unreal. The group of seven dogs that made their way from Arkansas to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League not only showed physical signs from their years of neglect, but the lack of social skills and contact with humans was evident and could have made it difficult for staff to care for them. However, the League s experienced behavior team has quickly developed a national reputation for successfully handling animals from even the most tragic situations. They immediately put a plan into action ensuring each of the dogs received daily one-onone contact to re-establish trust in humans, as well as reconnecting them in playgroups, another critical aspect in regards to a dog s socialization. They have been amazing dogs considering all that they have been through. Living in such harsh conditions can severely effect their health and well being. Fortunately, thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers, four of the seven have been adopted. The remaining three are with some awesome foster homes still gaining confidence and receiving much deserved love and affection. What is an Emergency Placement Partner? Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League partners with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Humane Association (AHA) as an Emergency Placement Partner. Emergency Placement Partners are part of a national mission to save animals from abuse. They are animal shelters, rescue groups, and other humane organizations who join a national network to assist animals that are victims of disaster, or large-scale animal abuse cases from hoarding situations to animal fighting or puppy mill operations. Emergency Placement Partners provide the animals with veterinary care, rehabilitation, and ultimately, placement in lifelong homes. PeggyAdams.org 9

10 Ask the Vet Holiday dangers for your pets Dr. Beth Keser Plants look lovely food tastes good and decorations add pizzazz but some of these things can be dangerous to your pets!!! It s the holiday season and some of your most treasured and common items in the house may pose a danger to your beloved pets. NEED AN EASY WAY TO ACCESS HEALTH INFORMATION? Get a digitized Pet Health Record from Activ4Pets Vaccinations Medical Docs Plants such as lilies can be especially toxic to cats and cause kidney failure. Holly can cause significant irritation to the stomach & gastro-intestinal tract resulting in extreme vomiting and diarrhea. Poinsettias and mistletoe are irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. PET HEALTH RECORD Sign Up for Activ4Pets Today! Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Clients will receive a membership for the special price of $24 with Promo Code PeggyAdams 24/7 smart phone access to pet health info & more Pet s info automatically transferred to our cloud Set refill and treatment reminders Covers up to 4 pets Free mobile app for easy sharing To become a member, visit and click sign up PETDATA ( ) Get the Activ4Pets App at: 10 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Allergies Medications & More... Food, food, food we love our food during the holiday season, but not only can they be a danger to our waistline they can also be deadly to your pets. Chocolate and cocoa contain theobromine which can cause heart and respiratory failure. The darker the chocolate the higher level of toxicity. Sugarless gum contains xylitol which can cause low blood sugar, seizures, liver failure and even death. Fatty foods can cause pancreatitis and bones can splinter and cause cuts in the GI tract. Fruitcake can be very dangerous because it contains ingredients such as grapes, raisins, and currants all of which can cause kidney failure. Finally, as we decorate our homes, be careful with the following. Christmas trees Water at the base of natural trees can contain anti-freeze and other preservatives that are deadly to dogs and cats. Tinsel, popcorn strands, ribbons, lights and garland, if ingested, can become a foreign body or even cause the intestines to get tangled up and become a surgical emergency. Scented candles and potpourri can be attractive to pets and can become a fire hazard if played with. Electrical cords should be secured to the wall or covered on the floor so pets are not tempted to bite the cord and get electrocuted. Happy holidays! Just remember to be safe and responsible with your pets. For a complete list of holiday safety tips: ASPCA.org/general-pet-care/holiday-safety-tips

11 Get to Know Us! Dr. Dowd happy to be on the Peggy team. Dr. Lisa Dowd is a Jersey Shore native and a proud 1991 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After relocating to central Florida with her family 10 years ago, she found that she missed practicing companion animal medicine in a coastal environment. A move to Jupiter and a career change to shelter medicine followed. Dr. Dowd loves the old (geriatric seniors) and the new (puppies & kittens). Additionally, she has been trained in acupuncture by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. When not at work she enjoys her family, reading, paddle boarding and especially running. Project CatSnip Update Peggy Adams launched its Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate- Return (TNVR) program in Since that time, the League has spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and left ear-tipped 24,634 community cats. Of the cats receiving TNVR services, 13,263 were female cats. It is estimated that one female cat can produce 100 kittens in her lifetime. Had these female cats not been spayed, they could have produced as many as 1,326,300 kittens (that is just first generation). If 25% of the kittens survived to adulthood and half were female (165,787), the second generation total could have been as many as 16,578,750 kittens. You can help Now is the Time! Visit PeggyAdams.org/TNVR for more information. Since 2007, the number of cats arriving at either the government-run Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control or Peggy Adams has decreased by 114%. Thanks to the support of friends like you and major grant funding from foundations and other entities, we ve been able to expand our TNVR program and make great progress towards reaching our goal of making Palm Beach County a no-kill community by 2024.

12 Tips from the Trainer: Training Your Kitty At my house you get a whole group of meowing, chirping and happy kitties rubbing against your legs, trying to trip you as you walk through the room. People often ask me how we got my kitties to come when I would call them, sit on command and do tricks. We did it by rewarding them for good behavior. Here are a couple of tips from HSUS on training your kitty: Provide the right motivation Motivation is the key to training. For most cats, it's food. They care less about "good kitty" than about good kitty treats. Smart cats will soon link that behavior with getting treats. Reward immediately Timing is everything when training your cat. Cats have short attention spans, so the reward must come immediately (within seconds) of the behavior or your cat may not know what it's for. Reward consistently This is an important part of training. Give the same kind of reward each time your cat the way you want her to, and make sure everyone in the family does the same. Train at the right time The best time to train is right before meal time when your cat is most motivated by food. Only train for short periods at a time or your cat may lose interest. As soon as she stops responding, stop training. (Eventually) trade in the treats Because too many treats lead to a fat cat, your goal is to gradually wean her off the food 12 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Work to Make a Difference rewards and make her settle for emotional ones such as a "good kitty," a toss of her fuzzy ball, or a scratch under the chin. Once your cat is displaying the desired behavior reliably, you can start cutting back on food. Give her treats three out of every four times she does the behavior, then reduce it to about half the time, then about a third of the time and so on, until you're only rewarding her occasionally with a treat. Continue the praise and non-food rewards. Your cat will learn that if she keeps offering desired behaviors, eventually she'll get what she wants your praise and an occasional treat. Using the above listed tips, here are a few commands you can teach your kitty: Come When Called If you'd like your cat to come to you when you call, try this: Call her name and reward her with a treat when she walks over to you; then move to another spot, call her name, and reward her when she responds. Sit Lure your kitty into a SIT position and reward. Think of a seesaw nose goes up, butt goes down. Roll Over Use a feather toy or a treat and lure your kitty over. Your kitty won t even know what she has done but if you are having fun, so will she. You will soon have a kitty that will roll over on command. These are just a few commands and tricks. You can also train them to use their scratching post, get into a kennel and use their litter boxes with these tips. There are so many things you can teach your kitty with a little bit of time and some really good treats. They will appreciate the attention and you will grow the bond you already have with your fabulous feline! Are you ready to work in a state-of-the-art facility, help thousands of animals, and know that you are making a difference every day? You'll work hard but also have time to enjoy our great weather (average temperature of 75 degrees), 47 miles of beaches and no State Income Tax. Our growing team is passionate about animals and we embrace our mission. We look forward to learning more about your talents and skills. For more information: PeggyAdams.org/Career-Opportunities

13 Christmas Delivery Would you like to help us make lasting memories for families this holiday season? From December 16 th until December 21 st, adopters will be able to select a cat or dog to be delivered to their home on Christmas morning. Help us get these pets home for the holidays by volunteering to be one of our special delivery elves this Christmas! Sign up today by contacting Volunteering@PeggyAdams.org or visit PeggyAdams.org/Volunteer. What is a Fospice Parent? Fospice Parent provides a permanent foster A home for older animals, long-term animals, and animals with medical or behavioral conditions which would preclude them from being placed into in a loving home through the adoption program. All Fospice animals will receive free medical follow-up and supplies, as needed. The League will also provide routine follow-up care (palliative) for the diagnosed condition(s) free of charge. Choupee arrived at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League around Christmas of 2013 as a stray. His age was estimated at over 10 years. The League s veterinarians detected a heart murmur and he didn t look in good shape. Choupee is one of the first Fospice dogs and he has flourished. Without this program, his future was bleak. Fospice Parent Su Jackson Ross says, Choupee is part of the pack in the Ross family. We love him to pieces and will continue to give him love, compassion and respect until the end of his days. I cannot tell you how rewarding this is and we will not hesitate to help another in need when the time comes. To help animals like Choupee, visit PeggyAdams.org/Fospice-Program TONI CARLA CHEWY SPOT KAMMI Available Fospice Animals PeggyAdams.org 13

14 A Taxing Question: Can You Plan An IRA Rollover Gift In 2016? Donors are allowed by Congress to make a tax-free gift to a qualified charitable organization from their IRA, known as the IRA charitable rollover. Donors age 70½ or older are eligible to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities without having to pay income taxes on the money. This law has been subject in the past to an expiration date, but as of December, 2015 that is no longer the case. Donors are free to make annual gifts to a qualified charitable organization from their IRA well into the future. Here are the details of the legislation: The donor must be 70½ or older on the day of the gift. The donor transfers up to $100,000 directly from the donor s IRA to one or more qualified charities. This opportunity applies only to IRAs and not other types of retirement plans. The donor pays no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so the donor benefits even if the donor does not itemize tax deductions. The gift can satisfy all or part of the required minimum distribution for the year. The donor does not receive any goods or services in return for the rollover gift in order to qualify for tax-free treatment. Special Thanks to Capehart Photography for their years of dedication taking photos for our Annual Publicity Hound magazine and special fundraising events. 15% of your purchase can help the animals! 14 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

15 Kids Corner Shay, a 7 year old philanthropist, set up a lemonade stand in front of her home. She, along with some helpful friends and family, raised $100 for a cause near and dear to their hearts helping animals! We knew that Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League was the right choice for our fundraiser and we are glad that we could help says Sharon, Shay s mother. Shay is a fantastic student at The King s Academy and was helped by Betty, her grandmother, who was visiting from upstate New York, and her father, Jose. Thank you to this special family for all their hard work and dedication to the animals. Ashley, a young philanthropist, held a pet food and supply drive for her 12 th birthday. Look at all the food, litter and other supplies she donated to benefit the furry members of our community! A special thanks to Ashley and all her friends who donated! For more information on youth volunteer opportunities: PeggyAdams.org/ Youth-Volunteer-Opportunities PeggyAdams.org 15

16 In Memoriam 2016 When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. ~ Author Unknown We would like to express our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. While they have left our community in life, their legacies will live on forever because of the special donations that have been made in their memories. (Gift Information as of September 30, 2016.) Gene Abelson Amber Alice Aznar Baby Luke Balkan Harold Barber Jason S. Bellemare Benny Blue Boots Denise Brooke Lucy Cabonera Mercedes Cassidy Angie Cavallaro Chanson, Pixie & Sake Ming Cheyenne Chopper Louis Ciavarro Brian Cohen Mary Stair Crane Robert Crook Evelyn Cudahy Louis Damato Eileen Donagen Ruth W. Dooley Emmylou Lenny Epstein Thomas Austin Ford Louis Fossaceca Nancy Fritz Joanne Gallard Howard Glinert Zach Goldman Paul Greco Eva Gruskin Haley Nelson Hartranft Skip & Lynn Hecht Linda Henderson Michael R. Higgins Jackson Kathleen Jankowski Gregory Kauffman, Jr. Kelsey Zackary Kenney Marlene Lamont Rosie Lamont Joseph LaRue Maximillian Leonard Russel Levanthal Lexie Lily Deborah Kay Longino Teddy Loux Luise Ludwig Maggie Malka, Max & Stella Peppy Mann Max/Sunrise Nancy McCartney Lucy McElvy Mrytle Meltzer Eleanor Mendelson Ben Meyburg Molly Tracey Moosa Mike Moran Milton Novie Oscar Maria Pedicino Penny Larry Phillips Rosalie Plotsker Porsche Rudy Sami Sasha Irene Seabridge John Shuttleworth Evelyn Silver Eileen Simas Sky Smalls Smoke,Tim, etc. Kimberly Rae Snively Xena Solomon Harold Steiner Benjamin Stipek Tiki Tinkerbell Troy Catherine D. Viner Jack Walker Sydney Watson Dolly Weitz Winston Carmela Wuttke JoAnn Zuccala Have you ever wanted to add a pet to your family, but you just couldn t? If you are someone who wants to watch over the canine and feline residents in our dog and cat adoption centers, in a way that hovers above the rest, then please become one of our Guardian Angels. A Guardian Angel funds the care for the resident cats or dogs in a specific condo or kennel. Thus, during your year as a Guardian Angel, you ll be helping a number of pets as they await their permanent home. Your status will be recognized with a card on your sponsored condo or kennel naming you, your family, or your business as that pet s Guardian Angel. You ll also receive a certificate and a special angel pin. Anyone who visits the shelter will be reminded of your generosity. The average cost of care for a dog or cat in our program is $19 a day and the average length of stay with us is 30 days. Sponsorships: $150 Small Cat Condo $250 Large Cat Condo or Dog Kennel $3,000 Archangel, provides the full care for 10 animals for a year Guardian Angels 9/30/15-9/30/16 Lorrie Brown and Timothy Chance Archangel Linda and Bill Caval Susan Eyth Patricia and Marshall Hilsberg Archangel Cherie and Vince Jackson Clare M. Lazarow Ethan Leimbardt Judy Noren Steve Sinclair Velocity Community Credit Union Archangel Linda M. Weissman Barry Willette The Wycliffe Country Club Women s Travel Club For more information, please contact Kim Hanson: or k.hanson@peggyadams.org

17 Our Promise to the Animals Humane Care, Quality of Life, Life-Long Loving Homes, and Spay/Neuter to Control Overpopulation. Few have meant more to the animals of our community than Jane and Robert Grace and the Grace family. The Grace Society was established to honor them and to recognize extraordinary supporters who are making it possible for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to fulfill its mission. LIFETIME BENEFACTORS Lifetime Benefactors are individuals and organizations whose cumulative giving and outstanding generosity demonstrate the highest order of engagement with the League s humane mission and vision. They are an inspiration to all of us. As of September 30, 2016: $1,000,000 or More The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation Jane & Robert Grace The Ryerson Charitable Trust Lesly S. Smith $500,000-$999,999 The Fortin Foundation of Florida Ann & Charles B. Johnson L. Florence Schmidt Foundation The Emily Vernon Foundation for Homeless and Abused Animals $250,000-$499,999 The ASPCA James D. Berwind Nancy Brougher & The W. Dale Brougher Foundation The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc. Candy & Bill Hamm Vicky & Sam Hunt Danielle Hickox Moore Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Association PetSmart Charities, Inc. Pauline Pitt & The William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc. Lois Pope Scaife Family Foundation Joanie & Paul Van der Grift $100,000-$249,999 Animal Rescue Force Carol Berman Raymond A. Diaz Fleming Family Foundation Carol & Robert Garvy Dr. Steven M. Gottlieb & Laurie Raber Gottlieb Palm Beach County Dorothy Streicher Margaretta Taylor U.S. Trust FOREVER FRIENDS Forever Friends are persons who have made provisions in their estate plans for support of Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. The following major estate gifts have been realized and are actively supporting programs and services for the animals in our care. As of September 30, 2016: $1,000,000 & above Peggy & Charles Norton Adams Dorothy G. & Frank L. Baird Beverly & Barry Crown Eunice Joyce Gardiner Anne Kunkel Catherine Hyland MacArthur Catherine Parks-Grauer Jane M. & John B. Ryerson $500,000-$999,999 Rodney Wayne Hall Margaret & Edward Jubon Pamela Rank L. Florence Schmidt $100,000-$499,999 Maxine Adler G. Richard Albanese Lillian C. Avera Barbara Augustus Beer Bette Berry Agnes Bucich Lilabel Catlin Marilyn Chase Zella E. Cleveland Marion T. Coggin Arthur Daly Florence A. & Lawrence J. De George M.P. Dolan Marjorie Dole Sharon Ruby Ellison Louise W. Floeckher Louis J. Gartner Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Grieves Donald Hickman Brian W. Holman Anita Joyce S. Gilbert Kahn Edward F. Kendall Ely & Carl Kreich Doryce Kreiger Gerald Leeds Suzanne Lihme Elizabeth Mackintosh Carolina Mandel Germaine Marvey Dorothy McArthur Robert Mueller Benjamin Ogle Clara Applegate Pollard Kathryn Prutzel Susan C. Rather Martha Cuneo Reed PeggyAdams.org 17

18 Nina J. Reid Dorothy D. Reilly Marjorie J. Shultis Eyleen D. Simpson Donna Smith Evangeline H. Stevens Jessie Chardin Stewart Betty Streifender Lena Sutton Simone Stakolt Tolksdorf Ronald Tuppen William N. Vaughan Grace K. Warner Ruth K. Weil Matilda White Mollie Wilmot Ellen M. Wojtach ANNUAL GIVING The following contributors have made donations between January 1 and September 30, Contributors with a paw print are also members of the Leadership Circle, donors who have made generous 5-year pledges in support of the League. CHAIRMAN S COUNCIL Chairman s Council members are significant annual donors who each year and every year create the essential bedrock from which all charitable donations to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League come together to realize our goals. Humanitarian: $100,000 & above The Fortin Foundation of Florida The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable Foundation Ann & Charles B. Johnson PetSmart Charities, Inc. Lesly S. Smith Visionaries: $75,000 - $99,999 Estate of Doris T. Hokkanen with her dogs, Joey & Robin Guardians: $50,000 - $74,999 James D. Berwind Christina Dennis Vicky & Sam Hunt Jeff Levitetz and The Levitetz Family Foundation Grand Benefactors: $25,000-$49,999 Fleming Family Foundation Dr. Steven M. Gottlieb & Laurie Raber Gottlieb L. Florence Schmidt Foundation Estate of Axel Zdarsky Benefactors: $10,000-$24,999 Marcia S. Adler Raymond A. Diaz William E. Flaherty, II Carol & Robert Garvy Candy & Bill Hamm Hill s Pet Nutrition Jorie Butler Kent Michele & Howard Kessler Connie & Peter Lacaillade Wanda & James M. Moran Carole & John Moran Pet Supermarket, Inc. Pauline Pitt & The William H. Pitt Foundation Lois Pope Estate of Jean T. Robertson The Ryerson Charitable Trust Cynthia E. Taylor Margaretta Taylor Joanie & Paul Van der Grift Nancy & Robert Wildrick The Shirley Wurdeman Revocable Trust Grand Patrons: $5,000-$9,999 American Humane Association Animal Farm Foundation, Inc. Margaret S. Bilotti Virginia S. Burke Nancy & Geoffrey Caraboolad Darbster Companies Gerard Deniel Frankie & Irwin F. Edenzon Emilia & Jose Fanjul Cathy & Jack Flagg The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, Inc. Connie M. Frankino Susan C. Gibson Gillman Family Foundation, Inc. Deborah & Dennis Glass Anne & Matthews Hamilton Murray & Sylvana Klein Family Foundation Anonymous Estate of Margaret Kemp Maddock Military Brake & Alignment Service, Inc. Linda & Leverett Miller Danielle Hickox Moore Linda Morway JoAnna & Stephen Myers Pet Paradise Resort Katharine & William Rayner Donald M. Rebar Elizabeth Remmert Leslie Rose Jane W. Smith Susan O. Taylor ANNUAL PATRONS AND FRIENDS Annual Patrons and Friends express through loyal and generous contributions the kind of support essential to sustaining the essential programs and services for the animals in our care. Patrons: $2,500-$4,999 Nellie Benoit Rick Berks Ruth & Gordon Cadwgan, Jr. Geraldine Camarda Mrs. Clare M. Cross Hermé de Wyman Miro Enterprise Holdings Foundation Carole & Bertram French Stan Fried Private Foundation Arlette Gordon Ursula Gwynne Lorrain & Malcolm Hall Rosemary Harder Torrence Harder Patricia & Marshall Hilsberg The International Society of Palm Beach, Inc. Life s Abundance Susan Lloyd Roberta H. McLaren Sandy & Bill Meyer Pauline & George Michel Newman s Own Foundation Jan C. Nixon PetFirst Pet Insurance Margi & Michael Picotte Daniel E. Ponton The Lawrence & Marjorie Stoll Foundation United Way of Palm Beach County Karyn Winnington Friends: $1,000-$2,499 Activ4Pets, LLC Advanced Dental Group Genevieve & Gaby Ajram

19 Susan & Larry B. Alexander Cynthia Anderson Susan & Donald Anderson Animals in Need Foundation, Inc. Carol & Harold Baxter Blair & Kenneth Beall Frederick H. Bedford, Jr. and Margaret S. Bedford Charitable Foundation Boca Raton Humane Society Foundation, Inc. Jack Bochonok Lisa & Jeffrey Bowman Jerome S. Broder Rita & Charles Bronfman City Place Retail, LLC Dona & Howard Cohen Ann C. Collins Mark Conaghan Will Corrente Mary & Jack Coulter The Alvin & Fern Davis Foundation Melanie Harris Denney & Earl L. Denney Donna Ditchik-Arnold JB Dixson Suzanne & Michael Dodd Linda & J. Barry Donahue Ruth W. Dooley Caryl Dyche Joann & Thomas Dye William L. Edwards & Mary Ann Edwards Foundation Hilde & Richard Eliasberg Elsa M. Jennings Revocable Trust Larry Flashberg Lydia & Robert Forbes Renate Franco Dawn & Charles Frankel Gillian Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Tim Gannon Elizabeth & Dolf Garcia Jennifer C. Garrigues Debra V. Gonzalez Darcy & George Gould Kimberley D. Heeney Andrew Helgesen & Linda Albritton Patricia E. Herbert Jane & Peter Hill Anonymous Robin & Randy Hunt Mr. & Mrs. M. David Hyman Idexx Laboratories Inn The Dog House Amie Jamieson Mary A. Kahn-Tuchmann Lynne & Richard Kaiser Foundation Joann & James H. Kirby, Jr. Karen Krause Judy & Douglas Larue Frayda & George Lindemann Janet & James Luke Sondra & David Mack Cynthia & Jeffrey Mack Dana Mclaughlin Paul T. McLaughlin Grace & Chris Meigher Ross W.W. Meltzer & Victor Figueredo Merck Animal Health-FKA Intervet, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Yizhaq Merzel Michelle & David Michael Anita & Sam Michaels Muffy & Donald Miller Catalina & Thomas Miller Jennifer Mirch Virginia L. Mortara Muffie & Stephen Murray The Crew of M/Y Scout Marisa & Peter Neckles Newsmax Media Jamie & Russell Niemie North Shore Animal League America Nozzle Nolen Christian Odasso Orangetheory Fitness Kit Pannill The Richard Laurence Parish Foundation Patterson Veterinary Supply Paws & Cherish Pet Cremation Services Posh Pet Hotel, LLC Preissman-Beriro Foundation Francoise Rambach Harvey Rappaport Jennifer & Arthur Redgrave Miriam & John Richards Cynthia Rupp Scenthound Holdings, LLC Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Jolene & Larry Shapiro Diana L. Shields Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation Merle & Fred Tausig Philip Tilearcio Uptown Art Judy & Fritz Van der Grift Very Important Paws Dr. Mary Frances S. Walde & Mr. William Walde Lotsie & Fielder Webster Wells Fargo Carol Willner Joann Woodruff Deceased. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists. When mistakes and misunderstandings occur, we act quickly to resolve the issue. Please contact us if you have a question or concern at Donor Advised Funds: A Powerful Way to Support the Animals Philanthropy s fastest growing vehicle today is the Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Experts compare it to a charitable savings account where donors can contribute funds to a DAF as often as they like, receive immediate tax benefits for those contributions, and then at later times use the DAF to make donations to their favorite charities. A DAF is most beneficial to persons needing a substantial tax deduction in the current year; it simplifies the management of an individual s charitable giving; and the funds in a DAF grow tax-free. According to Forbes.com, Today there are approximately 30 national organizations that sponsor DAFs. Some are the charitable arm of forprofit financial services institutions such as the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, the Schwab Charitable, and the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program. Others are independent sponsoring organizations (i.e., they are not affiliated with a particular financial institution or charity) such as the National Philanthropic Trust and the American Endowment Foundation." For more information, please contact Kim Hanson, Major/Planned Gifts Officer, at k.hanson@ peggyadams.org or PeggyAdams.org 19

20 The Breakers GIVES Program Three years ago, Parisa Rafiaie, the Community Outreach Coordinator from The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, reached out to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to inquire about sending a group of team members to help out on our campus for a day. Parisa is a member of the department that developed and implemented The Breakers GIVES Program, which affords existing and brand new team members the opportunity to use VTO (Voluntary Time Off) in the community as a way to give back and encourage a volunteer spirit. At the time, the League didn t have a plan for such a program, but there were opportunities all over our campus that would benefit from extra heads, hearts and hands. After some initial planning, the Volunteer Program Manager, Tara Pregnolato, contacted Parisa and scheduled their first group effort - a play yard clean up. From there, some tweaks were made to make things easier on the League such as the creation of a Project Group Request form on PeggyAdams.org to allow The Breakers and other groups to submit their request for a project group date and to secure some League departments who would help set up groups and manage the projects. Fast forward to 2016 and the League has benefited over 40 times from The Breakers GIVES Program and has engaged countless Breakers team members in our mission and vision for Palm Beach County. Some of these team members have gone on to become program volunteers, adopters, Facebook friends and event supporters. The League sees at least two project groups from The Breakers each month, including the Design Studio team, the Grounds Crew, the Pool & Beach team, Food & Beverage, Accounts & Income Controls and more. We re very lucky to have such a great relationship with The Breakers GIVES Program, says Pregnolato. Most recently, over 30 Breakers team members offered their support at Countdown2Zero, the largest pet adoption event in Palm Beach County. "Our company flourishes because of our team members, and our team members flourish because of our company's commitment to empowering them to better serve the community and support causes that are important to them. Our goal is to identify programs and initiatives that match not only our team members skills, but also center around issues they are passionate about. Our valued partnership with Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is a wonderful example of providing our team with the opportunity to work with an organization to advocate for animal welfare, and we look forward to our continued work together caring and protecting our community's beloved animals, says Shannon O'Malley, Media Relations & Communications Manager for The Breakers. Today, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League hosts companies and groups from all over Palm Beach County and beyond. Some groups use the time to team-build and reflect, while others plan special presentations from other divisions to launch new efforts. League staff members and program volunteers are grateful to all those who visit our campus to help do good work on behalf of the animals. We re also very proud of our partners for encouraging the volunteer spirit in their places of business and in their groups. A special thanks, of course, to The Breakers, who helped start it all. To learn more and to submit a project group request, please visit PeggyAdams.org/project-group. Follow