The Barker! Newsletter of the Lakes Area Humane Society Summer 2016 Greetings from the shelter! By: Christin Klimek, LAHS Director In this Issue Page 2 3 Making a Difference Pages 4 ~ 5 Letters From Home Pages 6 ~ 7 Fundraising Success Pages 8~ 9 Donations Opportunity Calendar MN SNAP Mobile Spay Clinic August 4th (Call the shelter for qualification and registration information) Fall Fundraiser October Details Coming! Holiday Bake Sale December Additional Opportunities to be Announced! Here at the Lakes Area Humane Society, an important part of our mission is to "promote responsible care and training for household pets through education and public awareness." Although a large emphasis is placed on educating adults who are pet owners, an equal amount of importance is placed on educating children. We believe that when you teach a child to be kind to animals, you help pave the way to a better future for all living beings. Animals benefit because the next generation has learned to treat them with respect and compassion, reducing instances of animal neglect, abandonment and cruelty. Children benefit because learning about compassion and empathy early in life builds moral character and gives them a sense of empowerment and responsibility. Unfortunately, not all children are taught to be kind to animals and there has been increasing recognition of the link between animal neglect and abuse to human neglect and abuse. In a study completed by the American Humane Association, it was found that individuals who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people, four times more likely to commit property crimes, and three times more likely to have a record for drug abuse or disorderly conduct than those who don't. Each year, the LAHS staff has the opportunity to educate 400 to 500 children from ages 3 to 17 through tours, presentations and school events. They learn what being a responsible pet owner really consists of, instilling respect, kindness and compassion for all animals. The children also learn about the important services that animal welfare organizations provide to communities and taught them to be an example to others. In this newsletter, we have the pleasure of sharing with you photos of children who are already demonstrating their compassion for animals and wish to make a difference for the animals in our community. Many of them did supply drives, made blankets and beds for the animals, raised funds, made up special adoption treat bags and volunteered time at the shelter. You will also see pictures of adults who have also provided donations of supplies and did fundraising drives for the shelter. These adults are perfect examples of how one can lead and teach their children and/or grandchildren by demonstrating their support! We applaud and thank these remarkable children and adults for all of their efforts! It is the children of today that will become the rescuers of tomorrow.lead by example and teach them to value and respect our animal friends and see what wonderful adults they will become! ~Author Unknown
Kids Making a Difference! These Melrose National Honor Society ladies, along with their instructor Stephan, volunteered their time and talents to help with some much needed maintenance at the shelter recently. They scraped and painted the storage shed and also sanded and painted our utility cart. The end results were fantastic! We can t thank them enough for lending a hand to help with these much needed painting projects and doing an amazing job! We can t these girls enough for going above and beyond to help LAHS and the animals cared for at the shelter! Each of these girl scout troops visited the shelter, toured the building, learned about the services we provide and spent time with the adoptive animals. Each troop each did special projects for the shelter, one did a supply drive, another make beds for the cats and the last did a fund drive raising $77 for the animals! Pictured: Troop # 257 (Upper Left) Troop #475 (Upper Right) Troop #349 (Bottom Center) 2
Adults Making a Difference! About LAHS Mission To promote responsible care and training for household pets through education and public awareness and, when appropriate, to provide a safe and sheltering haven for lost and abandoned animals pending placement in suitable permanent homes. Location/Contact We wish to extend a huge THANK YOU to Linda Namur and the staff at each of Knute Nelson s communities who did a supply drive and collected monies for the LAHS Shelter! 3811 Nevada Street SW Alexandria, MN 56308 320-759-2260 lahs@gctel.net www.lakesareahumanesociety.org Shelter Hours Monday & Wednesday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Thursday & Friday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Board of Directors Peter Koel, President Bob Bordeaux, Vice President Misty Tracy, Secretary Dan Meduna, Treasurer JoAnna Meduna, Director Shelter Staff Dan and Mary New donated a large amount of supplies and food for the animals at LAHS in partnership with Thrivent s Live Generously program. We can t thank you both enough! Christin Klimek, Ex. Director Joan Becker Renae Smith Kacie Nelson Mary Klinghagen Hollie Larson Nancy Klimek Miranda Novak 3
Letters From Home Momo Adopted by the Bones ~ Green Family Puffy Bear Adopted by the Travis Family Jiminy Adopted by the McRay Family Olive Adopted by the Kakac Family 4
Rotor: adopted by the Kleindl Family Lottie Adopted by the Dymond Family Slippers Adopted by the Dick Family Baby with her big sister Adopted by the Dick Family 5
Fundraising Success... Ales for Tails The Lakes Area Humane Society wants to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who attended Ales For Tails at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale on April 26th! Over $3,600 was raised to go directly to the care of, and food for, the animals that are sheltered by LAHS! We would like to thank Diane Ness, Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale for hosting the event and Al Lieffort for proving the wonderful music. Last but not least, a special thanks to Aagard for sponsoring the event and all the businesses and individuals who generously donated all the fantastic auction items and door prizes! Radio Thon This past February, KIKV and COOL94.3 hosted the 1st Annual RadioThon fundraiser for the shelter! The radio stations provided information about the shelter and the valuable services LAHS provides for the community and its animals throughout the day. The RadioThon raised nearly $2500! We would sincerely like to thank the following individuals who donated during this special fund drive: Heather Hauptli in Memory of: Bobbie Sue, Buster, Duke Tick and Trudy Blanshan Robert and Stephanie Linow in Memory of: Dante Donna Stahlecker Linda Fiebelkorn Jeanne Eastlund in Memory of: All her Pets Mary Hinzmann Darrell Lorsung Healing Hearts Massage& Chronic Muscle Pain Relief of Alexandria/Ashby, Holly Glade Maynard Bakken Janis and Mark Moss Carol and Gary Joffer Colleen and Mark Ouimet Ronald Nelson Bridget and Jerry Schmidt Scott and Virginia Olson Janie Wohlforth Jeremy Symanietz Todd and Tammie Lanners Kelly Smith Becki Pender Gail Johnson Mike s Car Wash Julie Burmeister Danelle Wittmer Helend Glade Jeanne and Jerry Miller Dan and Tammie Quiggle Jeffrey Gearman Dale Moos-Herren Kathy Michels Daniel Aaser Christine Peacock Gregg and Barbara Scott Eileen McKay Susan and Richard Kvasager 6 Barbara and John Jouse in Memory of: Lucy Katie Rollins Wendy Peterson Deborah Hinnen Kamp Vincent and Joan Hennen Mark and Lori West Jonnson Welding and Field Repair, Doug Jonnson Brian and Sandra Sailor in Honor of: All the great dogs and cats we have adopted from LAHS a lifetime of furry memories. Desman Engineering, Alan & Rochelle Telander Peg and Larry Werk Bruce Bakewell Robert and Wanda Brunson in Honor of: Toby Ricky and Brenda Johnson Larry and Barb Anderson Terry Olson Dave and Irene Vagle
Dog Obedience Training The Lakes Area Humane Society offers Dog Obedience Training throughout the year. The class is appropriate for both puppies and adult dogs. Basic skills such as heel, sit, stay and come are taught and help with other undesirable behaviors is also offered. Join us for a relaxed and fun learning environment! To register: Call 320-759-2260 Stella Adopted by the Larson Family Shelter Wish List Join us on Facebook and we will keep you updated on pets that are available for adoption, upcoming events and other opportunities! Postage Stamps (both postcard and 1st class) Kitten and Puppy Food (Purina or Iams) Bleach Paper Towels Copy Paper Business Sized Envelopes Dish Detergent Lysol-Fresh Scent Floor Cleaner Scented Candles Cat Collars 7
Thanks...for Helping Us Make a Difference! Persons who donated money in Memory of March thru May 2016 Carma Tucker in memory of Kyla Joey & Steve Loken in memory of Tigre, Benjamin & Lance Irene Morse in memory of E. Dale Gillespie Keri Mohror in memory of Mitzi, a dearly beloved dog. In memory of Aurolea Nelson Nancy Bogen Harlon & Cecelia Campbell In memory of William (Bill) Lake Wade & Kari McCoy Kathleen Ferson Cindy & Cary Johnson In memory of Donna Hopkins Daniel & Patti Roby The Mavis Madden Family (Cheryl Madden, Rubert Madden & Michelle Rupp) Wayne & Helen Brunkow Gary & Cindy Lund Thomas Bock Gail Hukee Keith & Kay Zemple in memory of Daisy & Oliver Karen & Richard Hardine in memory of Audrey Sievers Francis & Sandra Kouba in memory of Leanne Namur Keri Mohror in memory of Brady, a Beagle of uncommon valor. Bernice Pendroy in memory of Charles Bud Pendroy Clayton & Sue Lewis in memory of Doug Jewson John Gilson in memory of James Cashman Geri Zabrosky in memory of Pepper In loving memory of Benny Deming Katrina and Marv Hoffman, made a wonderful donation in memory of Katrina's dad, Here is what she wrote: Today would have been my dad's 88th birthday. In honor of the beautiful love he mirrored to us for animals, especially our canine friends, Marv and I made a family donation to the Lakes Area Humane society today in memoriam. We miss you terribly, dad, but are feeling your spirit so very close to us, especially today, as we kept your Life-Loving Legacy alive ~ we are all living your enduring love. Thank you! Persons who donated money in Honor of March thru May 2016 Robert & Wanda Brunson in honor of Toby Barbara & John House in honor of Lucy Brian & Sandra Sailor in honor of all the great dogs and cats we have adopted from LAHS, a lifetime of furry memories In honor of Aasta Richards Birthday: Mandi & Clinton Bachman William & Elke Richards Gregory & Sandra Draves Ryan & Rachel Buse Lisa Bonk Clista & Nathan Bradford Luann & Peter Lang Joseph & Cheryl Techar John Gilson in honor of Lt. Col. Amy Caruthers Bentley Adopted by the Anderson Family 8
Thanks...for Helping Us Make a Difference! Persons who donated Monies, Supplies & Services...March thru May 2016 Peter Arnold Gary & Cheryl Anderson Carma Tucker Julia Allen Coni McKay Doug & Diane Jewson The Aagard Group, LLC Sonja & Allen Starry Melaleuca Debbie Hudspeth Darla Brink Jack & Dorothy Freed Manly Johnson Brenda Middendorf Linda Hines Jill & Cody Field Craig Bengford Patricia Bengford Lori Berglin Carolyn Chlian Tom Wagner Dan Wagner Shane Paulson Mike & Glenda Kvitek Dave & Jackie Feil Mary Robinson Elden s Walmart Target Brenda Trisko Tom Anderson Linda Sletto Pat Trudel Rita & Daniel Vetsch Chester & Doris Seiford Constance & Duane Sheldon Paul Christenson Robert & Margaret Block David Ostrander Bonnie Huehl Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Event Darrell & Carol Neilsen Jeffrey Morse Knute Nelson Sheila Spartz Steven Jarvi Linda Namur Debra & Darrell Moyer Peter & Kimberly Koel Todd & Andrea Olson Judith & James Kloster S&J Property Michael Kloster Jill Call David & Michelle Olson Richard Hinrichs Jan Pollards Carrie Wunderlich John Gilson Grace Lambert Linda Hanes Elke Richards Douglas Machine Shirley Girl Scouts of MN & WI Lakes & Pines Troops #475 Michael Cowdery Plaza Liquor David & Nancy Anderson Knute Nelson s Blue Jeans Friday Steve Hilde Gary & Pamela Teichert Kathryn Ager Sandy Kouba Brian & Michelle Diekman Ann Knute Nelson Staff Girl Scout Troop #257 Beth Teeuwen Judy McNutty Karen Pommerening Girl Scout Troop #349 Diane Levasseur Kat Whittet Kim Horman Melissa Bump & Family Duwayne Emmerson Gary & Margaret Martin Logan Moore Janis & Mark Moss Carol & Gary Joffer 9 Colleen & Marc Ouimet Ronald Nelson Bridget & Jerry Schmidt Scott & Virginia Olson Janie Wohlforth Jeremy Symanietz Todd & Tammie Lanners Kelly Smith Becki Pender Gail Johnson Mike s Car Wash Bruce Bakewell Robert & Ronda Brunson Ricky & Brenda Johnson Julie Burmeister Danelle Wittmer Helen Glade Jeanne & Jerry Miller Dan & Tammie Quiggle Jeffrey Gearman Dale Moos-Herren Kathy Michels Daniel Aaser Christine Peacock Gregg & Barbara Scott Eileen McKay Susan & Richard Kvasager Barbara & John House Katie Rollins Wendy Peterson Deborah Hinnenkamp Vincent & Joan Hennen Mark & Lori West Johnson Welding & Field Repair (Doug Johnson) Brian & Sandra Sailor Desman Engineering Alan & Rochelle Telander Peg & Larry Werk Larry & Barb Anderson Terry Olson Dave & Irene Vagle While we strive to ensure that all donors are acknowledged, we want to extend a THANK YOU to anyone who we may have inadvertently omitted. We sincerely appreciate any and all donations!
NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #29 ALEXANDRIA, MN Lakes Area Humane Society 3811 Nevada Street SW Alexandria, MN 56308 320-759-2260 lahs@gctel.net Return Service Requested 1 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic The Lakes Area Humane Society will be hosting MN Snap (low-cost mobile spay/neuter unit) at the shelter on Thursday, August 4th. Pre-registration is required, please call the shelter for eligibility requirements and additional information. 320-759-2260 or lahs@gctel.net 10