The Barker! Newsletter of the Lakes Area Humane Society Fall 2014 Greetings from the shelter! By: Christin Klimek, LAHS Director In this Issue Page 2 Fundraising Success Page 3 Making a Difference Pages 4 ~ 7 Letters From Home Pages 8 ~ 11 Donations Opportunity Calendar MN SNAP Mobile Spay Clinic Thursday, Dec. 11th (Call the shelter for qualification and registration information) Holiday Bake Sale Saturday, Dec 13th Viking Plaza Mall 9:00 am Additional Opportunities to be Announced! Recently I was reading a story in an animal welfare magazine and came across the following statement: It is estimated 100,000 to 300,000 pets are brought in to U.S. animals shelters each year after their owners die or become debilitated. A sobering fact, isn t it? We certainly see several of these cases each year at LAHS. Many times family members and friends are trying to work through the loss of their loved one or making arrangements for them in a long-term care facility, so determining what to do with the person s pets can be overwhelming. They are forced to make decisions quickly and many times that means surrendering an animal to a shelter or rescue as there were no provisions made for their care. While some animals do very well with the new surroundings and find new homes quickly, others struggle significantly. We all love our pets and want them to be loved and cared for, so knowing that they would have to adjust to strangers and a new environment can be a painful thought. This is especially hard for older pets or ones with health problems as they can be very difficult to find adoptive homes for. We would all like to assume that we can count on our close friends or family members to take over our pet s care, but without any formal plan this typically isn t the case. Your family members may have health issues themselves, have pet restrictions where they live, other pets that would not do well with the newcomers or they do not have the financial means to provide for the animal. What can we do to ensure that our pet will be loved and receive the care he/she requires if something unexpected would happen to us? We need to be proactive, which means that we need to make formal arrangements specifically for pets. You will need to do some homework, some of the things you will need to do to get started: Determine who would be the best caregiver for your pet(s). Meet with the selected caregiver and go over your expectations to ensure that he/she is willing carry them out. Provide detailed information for temporary care for your pets if the caregiver is unable to get to your pets right away. Provide detailed information regarding the pet s veterinary history and provide your veterinary clinic with the name of the caregiver who will be authorized to make medical decisions for your pet. Back-ups. Have at least one other caregiver lined up in the event that your primary caregiver is unable to full-fill their responsibilities. Once you have this information in place, contact an attorney who will be able to create a formal agreement that will be enforceable and also provide guidance as to setting aside finances for the on-going care of the pet. There are some excellent resources on the internet to help you create your plan. One that I would like to pass on has a printable Pet Care Workbook that provides forms to complete to ensure that you have gathered all the necessary information needed to provide care for your pet in your absence. Simply go to www.2ndchance4pets.org website and select the Pet Care Workbook. You will be able to download or open and print the workbook free of charge. If you do not have access to the internet or a printer, please feel free to contact the shelter and we will gladly print one out for you! We never know what the future holds for us tomorrow, next week or next year plan ahead; your pets will thank you!
Fundraising Success. Art with a Heart... Thank you to all who attended our "Art with a Heart" fundraiser on Friday evening! The event raised over $1,200 for the animals! It was a wonderful evening filled with fine original art and collectable pieces, by some of the most world renowned artists. Attendees purchased a highly collectable one-of-kind Norman Rockwell original and Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso. Graciela Boulanger and other limited addition prints. Auctioneer Eric Steiner, with State of the Art Auctions, did a wonderful job the introduction and providing education/history for the pieces presented. Special thanks to our event sponsors; Anderson Funeral Home and Kensington State Bank, Elden's Foods and to those who donated auction items (100% proceeds went to LAHS); Leanne Larson (Cane Toad Studios), Carlos Creek Winery, Christin Klimek and Brian & Karen Larson (CWL Memories)! A Hypnotic Halloween... The Lakes Area Humane Society held it s 6th Annual Hypnotic Halloween fundraising event at the Forada Supper Club on October 24th. The festivities began with social hour, treats and a silent auction, with a large number of items donated by many generous local businesses and individuals! The highlight of the night was the hilarious hypnosis show provided by Randy Buker, with Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Shows, and fellow hypnotist, Dr. Dan, Comedy of Hypnosis. The guests and participants has a fantastic time during the hypnosis show, which was entertaining from the beginning to the very end! Over $3000 was raised for the shelter! The LAHS wishes to extend a HUGE thank you to Randy Buker and Dr. Dan for the donation of their services and also to the Forada Supper Club for the donation of space for the event! We also would like to thank everyone who donated items, volunteered and attended to make this a successful fundraiser! 2
Kids Making a Difference! AAbout 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 3811 Nevada Street SW Alexandria, MN 56308 320-759-2260 lahs@gctel.net www.lakesareahumanesociety.org Shelter Hours We want to offer a HUGE Thank YOU to the Student Leader s Group from Morris who gathered donated supplies and made a large number of rope toys for our dogs waiting to be adopted! 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 JoAnna Meduna, President Peter Koel, Vice President Misty Tracy, Secretary Bob Bordeaux, Treasurer Dan Meduna Sherilee Hansen Join us and we will keep you updated on pets that are available for adoption, upcoming events and other opportunities! Shelter Staff Christin Klimek, Ex. Director Sara Clasemann Joan Becker April Klinghagen Renae Smith Kacie Nelson Mary Klinghagen Mariah Anderson 3
Letters From Home Ireland is doing wonderful! She had her last chemo treatment and all of her blood work and x-ray 's are clear, no cancer! She loves going on boat rides...too bad boat season is just about over. She has truly blessed our house, she is so sweet and cuddly. She is always full of energy and loves my shoes! ~Adopted by the Hildebrant Family **Special Note: Ireland is a very special girl, who came to the LAHS needing eye surgery and having a mammary tumor. The tumor was cancerous and other spots were discovered on her lungs as well. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to cover all of the costs of her surgeries,chemotherapy treatments and follow up. We can t thank each of you who donated enough! Tucker ~Adopted by Tori H. 4
Hello LAHS! I adopted Rios - whom I lovingly renamed Oliver. He absolutely loves his new home! He is so excited to be able to move around. Quite often he gets the zoomies! Oliver is very talkative! He knows what he wants and when he wants it. As you can see in the second picture he loves to cuddle - especially in the morning :) I don't think he has stopped purring since I let him out of the pet carrier! He is everything I wanted in a kitty! Thank you! ~ Adopted by Taylor M. ~ Kali Adopted by Shaun S. ~ Mila Adopted by the Jasmer Family 5
More Letters From Home Thank you again for our wonderful new addition to our family.! He is adapting well to our home and enjoying the space to run. ~Adopted by the Fiedler Family Tinkerbell is a loving and friendly kitty loves my kids and loves to cuddle and play in water she is a joy to have in our life's thanks so much for her ~Adopted by the Schlangen Family ~ Mocha, Adopted by Robert B. 6
LAHS is seeking dedicated and passionate persons! The Lakes Area Humane Society is actively seeking members of the community who are committed to making a difference for animals to serve on our Board of Directors! Prospective candidates should have a desire to give of their time and expertise to promote LAHS and its services through community outreach and fundraising events. In addition, they will be a an important part of the creation and execution of strategic plans to uphold the mission and future of the organization. For more information, please contact Christin at 320-759-2260 or lahs@gctel.net Shelter Wish List ~ Mimosa Adopted by the Bower Family Postage Stamps (both postcard and 1st class) Kitten and Puppy Food (Purina or Iams) Bleach Paper Towels Laundry Detergent (HE Type) Copy Paper Bright Colored Copy Paper Business Sized Envelopes Dish Detergent Lysol-Lemon or Fresh Scents Scented Candles AA & AAA Batteries 7
Pet Health. Keep Your Pets Safe and Healthy During the Holidays! Tinsel and Ribbons: Cats love to play with shiny tinsel and ribbon, but if swallowed, they can get tangled in their stomachs and make them very sick. Plants: Lots of families have poinsettias, holly, or mistletoe around the house for the holidays. Unfortunately for pets that enjoy indulging in greens, these plants are toxic. If eaten, call your veterinary clinic immediately. Table Scraps: It is very tempting to sneak some table scraps to pets during the holiday meal. When animals eat fatty foods, it can make their stomachs upset and even cause a condition called acute pancreatitis, which can be life threatening. Also, pets love turkey, chicken, and steak bones, but bones can splinter and puncture the digestive tract. Human Treats: Chocolate and some sugar-free mints and gum can make dogs and cats very sick. Even a small amount of chocolate, such as 1 cup of chocolate chips can be potentially fatal for a 20 pound dog. Cold Weather: With the holidays, there may be a lot of activity and distractions going on in your house. An indoor pet left outside for too long in the cold, without shelter, could be in danger. In addition, be sure that your pet s ID tags and information are current so that if found they can be returned quickly. Persons who donated money in Honor of April thru October 2014 Sandra & Stephen Bogenrief in honor of Abiah, Kole & Drew Bogenrief Patti & Ed Thompson in honor of Bobbi Margaret Pogue in honor of Daisy Kevin Klimek in honor of Sparky Doug & Jane Hanson in honor of Princess & Buttercup Ray & Marilyn Myers in honor of Cat Gladys & Paul Jobe in honor of Walter, Rose, Molly & MaMa Shirley Dalle in honor of Jasper Wilma Triebenbach in honor of Josie, Daphne, Mr. Big & Sherman Wilma Triebenbach in honor of Kelly Smith Keith & Kay Zempel in honor of Oliver & Daisy Edith Waller in honor of Lisa Eileen Holland in honor of Blacky Allan Olk in honor of Buddy Sandra Oland in honor of Buffy Angela & DuWayne Lund in honor of Nugget Roger & Maureen Podany in honor of Hana Carma & Lael Tucker in honor of Ariel, K9 search & rescue dogs Irene Morse in honor of Hannah ~ Ripley Adopted by the Jacobson Family 8
Thanks...for Helping Us Make a Difference! Persons who donated money in Memory of April thru October 2014 Saundra Benson in memory of Misty Myhre Ryan Anderson in memory of Denny Krick Myrtle McKay in memory of Kitty Bundy Kathryn & Bumper Lee in Memory of Kitty Bundy Michael Kluver in memory of Kitty Bundy Sharon & Jason Heinrich in memory of Steve Pasch Rose Marie Stoeck in memory of Steve Pasch Friends & Family in memory of Steve Pasch Edward & Deanna Anderson in memory of Alex & Jake Dana Christenson in memory of Dorothy (Kitty) Bundy Ellen Bangtson in memory of Matrix Janet Poirier in memory of George Poirier Bob & Heidi Bordeaux in memory of Bev Palmer Judy Williams in memory of Carl Williams Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kane in memory of Myrtle Trenne Marlys Benson in memory of Dinah Judith & Blake Jaskowiak in memory of Mee Too & Velcro Sharon & William Bursch in memory of Blu Dianne Watkins in memory of Cujo & Buddy Kathleen Ferson in memory of Ronald Ferson Doug & Jane Hanson in memory of Goldie Stuart & Susan Mackechney in memory of Mattie Carlene Ness in memory of Little Gray Gladys & Paul Jobe in memory of Webster Richard & Betty Lee in memory of Gray Baby Kathleen Zimmer in memory of LeRoy Zimmer Linda Andert in memory of Patches, owned by John Gilson Rita Winters in memory of Albert Edith Waller in memory of Pammie & Missie Gary Mercer in memory of Kizmet Gary Mercer in memory of Dorothy Crawford Allan Olk in memory of Tiny Shannon Barr in memory of Gabe Sandra Oland in memory of Thor Angela & DuWayne Lund in memory of Bud Leonard & Judy Rost in memory of Don Sievert Ed Modahl in memory of Lily Mary & Jim Pohl in memory of Derby & Chomsky Saundra Benson in memory of Simon Benson Kelly & Dennis Smith in memory of 5 birds Carma & Lael Tucker in memory of Ariel, K9 search & rescue dog Donna Hopkins in memory of Taco Bell Donna Ziegelman in memory of Pepper Raymond & Kim Kallstrom in memory of Chris Serba Linda Christensen in memory of Wrigley Douglas & Mary Griffin in memory of Goldie, owned by Jim & Darla Brink Joey & Steve Loken in memory of Snowy Phyllis Tucker in memory of Myrtle Stensland Mary Oberg in memory of Audrey Palmquist-Aga Jim & Margery Jensen in memory of Zsa Zsa Phyllis Tucker in memory of Dorene LaFone s Dad Pamela Kamholz in memory of Donna Love Margaret Pogue in memory of Ann Miller Adele & Wendell Thomas in memory of Larry Koke Taveirne Shelley Anderson in memory of Larry Koke Taveirne 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! ~ Gizmo, Ole and Oscar Adopted by the Kelley Family 9
Thanks...for Helping Us Make a Difference! Persons who donated Monies, Sponsorships (memberships), Supplies & Services April thru October 2014 Wendy & Todd Hyatt Colleen & Marc Ouimet Doug & Diane Jewson Saundra Benson Bill Spinner Melaleuca, The Wellness Company New York Community Trust Debbi & Dean Anderson Sandra & Stephen Bogenrief Evelyn Eddans Ryan Anderson Hannah Jo Emmans Mary Russell Wal Mart Alyssa Frederick Henry s Foods Eldens Marge & John Spinner Miranda Nelson Target Bonnie Boe Downtown Liquor Plaza Liquor Bell State Bank & Trust Gary & Cheryl Anderson Patti & Ed Thompson Geri Zabrosky Alexandria Smiles Myrtle McKay Dennis & Karin Weigel St. Croix Valley Foundation Morris Municipal Liquor Store Sheila Spartz Carol Joffer Todd & Sandy Emmons Brian & Michelle Diekman Kathryn & Bumper Lee Michael Kluver David Ostrander Peter & Patricia Anderson Sharon & Jason Heinrich Rose Marie Stoeck Friends & Family of Steve Pasch Edward & Deanna Anderson Tanya Svendsen Dana Christenson Eva Strazzabosco Ellen Bangtson Janet Poirier Marcy Jacobson Bob & Heidi Bordeaux Judy Williams Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kane Brooke Mediger Jeffrey Morse Todd Skramstad Tammie Williams-Quiggle Amy Allen-Opp Diane Simmons Kathrine Opp Marlys Benson Brenda DeRosier Kevin Jones Sara Smalley Menards Linda Johnson Jeff & LuAnn Golberg Sonja & Allen Starry Judith & Blake Jaskowiak United Health Group Sharon & William Bursch Beth McKay-Teeuwen Dianne Watkins Michael & Mary Schmidt Steve & Bonnie Frahm Margaret Pogue Kathleen Ferson Kevin Klimek Carol & Darrell Neilsen Betty Trumm Philip Yeutter Tom & Becky Wilkinson Anita Anderson Doug & Jane Hanson Stuart & Susan Mackechney James Martin Carlene Ness Karen Cook Ray & Marilyn Myers Debbie Kalpin Gladys & Paul Jobe Deborah Thoennes Shirley Dalle Clayton & Sue Lewis Wyck & Lori Linder Richard & Betty Lee Kathleen & Gary Lofquist Beverly Gallup Wendy Peterson Kathleen Zimmer Linda Andert Joyce Kuehn Rita Winters Carol Doubrava Ruth Nelson Wilma Triebenbach Keith & Kay Zempel Edith Waller Gary Mercer Lee & Janet Saeugling Ayla & Sam Rolin Patty Lindemann Kerry Beilke Joan & Dennis Sprague Shannon Swenson Eileen Holland Ron & Mary Ellen Lyman Loreen Madson Allan Olk David & Karen Pommerening Rudy & Norma Nelson Richard & Jean Otte Tammy & Bruce Leverson Tom & Rachel Savageau Gerald & Vergene Lippka Kim Steinle Steve & Mary Steinle Shannon Barr Donna Hopkins Verle & Jan Hammer Jennifer Thorstad James Martin Cindy Vilks Stacey Law Cathy Berglund 10
Thanks...for Helping Us Make a Difference! Persons who donated Monies, Sponsorships (memberships), Supplies & Services April thru October 2014 Continued... Lea s Pet Products Kelly Shea Analise Schroeder Lora Goldschmidt Kevin Wiseman Rita Kunkel Berg s Resort Sonia Wood Rayna Holm Jack & Dorothy Freed Sandra Doege Charlotte Myhre Robyn Kopischke Robert & Heidi Bordeaux Donna Ziegelman Orletta Lenarz Sarah Kelley Leo & Lane Kompelien Tyler & Madison Stier David & Linda Simpkins Nicole Smith Raymond & Kim Kallstrom Irene Morse Jack Tollefson Linda Christensen N. Jeanne Cannady Jeff Meland Terlyn Jaworski Helene Morrell Tammy Sletto James & Darla Brink Dick & Donna Carlson Rhonda Huls Dawn s Quilt Shop Linda DeWitt Eugene Oswald Anaka Ofstedal Mike DeBettignies Kim Hanson Nash Finch Sandy Hedstrom Carol Ruckheim Paul Hartmann Douglas & Mary Griffin Linda Bokinskie Dave & Nancy Anderson Kari Doege Ann Jussila Mary Oberg Jim & Margery Jensen Gate City Bank Steven Clipperton Ewa Zajac Irene Parduhn Dick & Cathy Elverum Dewayne Johnson Linda Hines Harry May Todd Hewlett Theresa Zajac Chester & Doris Seiford Pamela Kamholz Mary Helen Moeller Carolyn Elliasen Adele & Wendell Thomas Shelley Anderson Marjorie Weber Kim & Sandy Davis Sherry Heprenn Llopis-Jepsen Charitable Gift Fund Benevity Community Fund Kathleen Cormican Angela Stefanich Connie Loken Jeff Carlson Jamie Jost Bob Neessen Sandra Oland Angela & DuWayne Lund Leonard & Judy Rost Ed Modahl Mary & Jim Pohl Gene & Joyce Corle Phyllis Tucker Opal Masters Scot & Nancy Masters Parker Zwach Saundra Benson Kelly & Dennis Smith Roger & Maureen Podany Carma & Lael Tucker Donations for Ireland for her cancer treatments:... Lisa O Keefe April S. Tammie Williams-Quiggle Julie Shafer Sunny Shaw Jamie K. Amy C. Laurie Hildebrandt Kirsten Booth Sabrina Marthaler-Hoppe Melissa Bump Keri Mohror Holly Blume Jennifer Anderson Opal Masters Scot & Nancy Masters Deanna Marchus Sandi Oland 11
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 Holiday Bake Sale! Saturday, December 13th 9:00 a.m. ~ Viking Plaza Mall Looking for some scrumptious baked goods to serve at your holiday gatherings? The Lakes Area Humane Society will be holding their annual Holiday Bake Sale at the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria on Saturday, December 13th, from 9 a.m. until all the goodies are gone! Those who wish to donate bake goods for the sale can bring them to the Mall on the 13th between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. All types of baked items will be accepted, though specialty foods such as lefse, rosettes, krumkake, and Christmas cookies are always in high demand! Call the shelter at 320-759-2260 for additional information. All proceeds from this sale will go directly to benefit the animals served by LAHS. 12