newsletter fall 2010 - Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter

Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
880 Century Ave., P.O. Box 175
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-9699
The Newsletter of the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
Designed by Nancy Nackerud
Fall 2010
Shelter News
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
HUTCHINSON MN
PERMIT NO. 18
The Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter is devoted to the care of unwanted, stray or abused animals in the
form of providing veterinary care, housing and adoption in the McLeod County and surrounding area. We
are further devoted to the education of the public regarding animal care and overpopulation.
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call 320-234-9699 or e-mail:
www.heartofminnesota.org
Take in a few homeless animals and find
them new loving families... sounds simple enough, huh? In
Current Resident or
2010-2011
Officers and Board
Members
Officers:
*President
Anthony Anderberg
*Vice-President
Nancy Nackerud
*Secretary
Linda Anderberg
*Treasurer
Jody Wendorff
Thank you to Franklin Printing
in Glencoe, MN for Printing our Newsletter.
Sponsors Needed!
You’ve probably seen the “Pet of the Week” ads in the Hutchinson Shopper. These ads have
proven highly successful in finding homes for the featured animals. Many people tell us they
watch for the ad each week. Individuals or businesses are welcome to be a one-time sponsor,
or sign on the schedule as a regular. They may have their name listed as the sponsor, or
sponsor anonymously. The cost is $25 for each ad. For more information, call the shelter!
Please help us to continue fulfilling our mission!
I’d like to be a member of the Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter!
My membership fee will include a one year subscription to the Shelter News, so I will always be on top of
what’s going on at the shelter. I will also be able to vote at the annual meeting. I am enclosing a check or
money order in the amount of $20.00. Pleased send my newsletter and updates to this address:
Name__________________________________________________Email:____________________________
Street Address_____________________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP_______________________________________________Phone________________________
† Please contact me about volunteer opportunities available with the shelter
Board:
Newly Elected
3 year term:
Barb Otte
Jolene Ellsworth
Returning
3 year term:
Jack Yates
Roberta Yates
Carolyn Vacek
Larry Sorensen
New One Year:
Deb Rannow
Kay Johnson
Bill Wassennar
Evonne Guthmiller
County
Representative:
Bev Wangerin
the beginning it may have been, with a non-profit status and a few members fostering
animals in their homes we were off and running. As the organization grew many
people working together multiplied everyone's efforts and again this year we're on
track to help almost 500 animals. With this scale comes complexities that may not
seem obvious: our animal shelter has all of the paperwork for a non-profit, the staffing
needs of a small business, the medical needs of a vet clinic, and the maintenance
needs for two buildings. Combined with that infrastructure is the customer service
needed to handle thousands of visitors and telephone calls each year.
Financially we do fairly well on cute puppies and young kittens, but for every animal
adding to the bank there are always several that take time to find their family or who
need medical care. Of course that's what an animal shelter is for, we deal in the
currency of wags and purrs... but it's worth knowing that by the time we pay bills for
staff, medical care, kennel care, utilities, and insurance it costs us about $150 per
animal to run the shelter. Nationwide surveys show our cost is typical across most
animal shelters with similar sizes and policies. Although adoption fees cover some
portion of every animal's stay almost all of them need to be subsidized by our
substantial fundraising efforts.
Recruiting volunteers to pet kittens and walk well mannered dogs on warm afternoons
is easy - recruiting to pull weeds and balance checkbooks is another matter all
together... Many things related to running an animal shelter are anything but easy, but
they are all rewarding because every weed pulled and dollar raised can make the life
of a homeless pet that much better. As cold weather and the holiday seasons approach
I hope you'll consider all of the easy (and hard) ways you can help too.
Anthony Anderberg
President
What a great day for the
11th annual Pet Walk "Paws On Parade".
Walkers and pets seemed to enjoy the new venue of the event
being held indoors at the Agribition Building in the McLeod Co
Fairgrounds.Participants enjoyed great music thanks to Angie
Raddatz, entertainment thanks to Beans the Clown (George
Quast), Demos by Doris Lamprecht, Sherri Eddy and Allie
Thomson.Many vendors provided items of interest and plenty
of food was available. $6,535.88 was raised this
year. Remember, you don't have to have a pet or take part in
the walk, just come out and enjoy the day.
More on the Pet Walk on page 7...
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Stats 2010
Intakes: 302
* Stray/Abandoned: 153
* Surrender/Transfer: 130
* Born at Shelter: 19
Adoptions: 263
* Cats: 138
* Dogs: 125
Claimed: 11
* Cats: 1
* Dogs: 10
* In September the dates of the Rummage, Bake & Book Sale are September 10th from
8am—5pm and 11th from 8am—3pm. Set up date is Monday, September 6th from 3pm8pm. Questions call Roberta 587-7652 or Jody 234-7375.
* September 16th, 17th and 18th is the Brat Stand at Cash Wise. For volunteer
information check with Mary Grams 320-328-4401
* Dog Show at the McLeod County Fair Grounds . The dates are October 9th and 10th.
The Canterbury dog show is November 20th and 21st. We need volunteers for helping to
do clean-up. Contact Barb Otte 587-5215
These are some great opportunities to help the animals that come through our animal
shelter. We will reach our 4,000th. animal this Fall/ Winter. It takes many people, effort and
funds to keep the operation running. We have received some great comments lately about
how well our shelter looks and smells. Yes we do get comments on the smell.
Now is when we ask for a little more help with the funding part of the operation, please
check you calendars and consider signing up.
Zora is one of many kittens at
the HMAS for adoption
ADULT PLEDGE EARNERS
* 1st Place: Benita Hackbarth-pledge $501.00
One overnight stay at Prairies Edge Casino Resort, 2 free buffets, $25 gas
card
* 2nd Place: Delue Grams-pledge $459.00
AmericInn Overnight Stay in whirlpool suite, $10 Lamplighter Gift
Certificate
* 3rd Place: Angie Alsleben-pledge $259.00
$50 Target Gift Card
JUNIOR PLEDGE EARNERS
* 1st Place: Hanna Ladwig-pledge $341.00
Nintendo DSi
* 2nd Place: Mikayla Beneke-pledge $173.00
Ultimotion Swing Zone Video Controlled Game, Pizza Gift Cert.
* 3rd Place: Hannah Nackerud
$20 Shopko Gift card, two theater tickets
TEAM PLEDGE EARNERS
* Animal Medical Center-pledge $1,375.00
Total Pledges$4,722.34
Total Registered Walkers: 75
Jerry Bell one of our long time members and volunteers has retired and moved away. Jerry
did a lot of volunteering and we will miss him. Thanks for all you help in the past and for
considering helping now.
Barb Otte
FEATURED VOLUNTEER‐ Jill Withers What is your favorite thing about volunteering at the shelter?
I love being part of turning an animal’s life around. I like being able to make
a very tough time in an animals life even a little easier. Getting an animal adopted is wonderful, but my greatest joy comes
from the little accomplishments the animals make. The first time a scared dog wags its tail, the first time they experience a
bath and being clean. When a dog learns that he doesn't have to fear you because you are not going to hurt him, or a dog
learns how to learn. All these are my favorite moments.
What has surprised you the most about your experience with HMAS?
I was surprised how much I have enjoyed my time with the other volunteers. It has been a pleasure being involved with an
organization with such dedicated people who have the same ideals I do. It is something I have never experienced before
coming to the shelter.
Platinum Sponsors: Sorensen’s Sale & Rental,
McCormick Enterprizes, Wal-Mart
Gold Sponsors: Citizens Bank, McKimm Milk Tansit
Inc
Hutchinson Therapeutic
Message Center
Hansen Gravel Inc
Excelsior Homes, Inc
Waggin' Tails Dog Grooming
Nu-Telecom
Shear Magic Dog Grooming
Ward Law Office
Dubb's Grill & Bar
Squeaky's Grill/Hutch Bowl
Old Log Theater
CineMagic Theaters
Powder Ridge Ski Resort
Shopko
AmericInn Of Hutchinson
Family Video
Great Clips
Blade Photo Imaging
Papa Murphy's
Burger King
MN Twins
Bernick's Beverages &
Vending
Game Stop
Carly's Shoes
Coffee Company
Common Threads Quilting
Culligan Water Conditioning
Dana's Dog Spa
Dundee Nursery &
Landscaping
Kock's Jewelry
Lamplighter II Family Sports
Bar & Grill
When did you start volunteering at the shelter & why?
I started at the shelter in February 2007. I was unemployed and wanted something meaningful to do with my spare time. I chose the Heart of Minnesota
because it doesn’t euthanize animals to make room for more. I have always
loved animals and had volunteered with other organizations, but I lived in
Hutchinson so I could do more with a shelter that was closer to home.
Thank you to all the sponsors and donors, without
them a pet walk would not be possible.
HMAS Adopted Alumni
The 5th Annual Heart of
Minnesota Animal
Shelter Benefit Party
and Silent Auction
raised $1,675.00. Thank
you to Hutchinson Pet
Hospital, Dr Curtis
Reiter for sponsoring
this event.
L & P Supply Co.
My Inspiration Salon & Spa
Outdoor Motion
Picture Perfect Framing
Pipe Dreams
Primary Eyecare
Runamuck Suds
Runnings Farm & Fleet
The State Theatre
Little Crow Shooting Sports
Stearns Foundation Inc.
Prairie’s Edge Casino Resport
Minnesota Timberwolves
KDUZ/KARP
McDonalds Restaurant
Urban Hair Stylist
Arby’s
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
and Bar
Hutch Café
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Dominoe’s Pizza
Cony Island
Back Yard
Mall of America
Stages Theatre Co.
Rain Ave Photography
Harold Lundin
El Loro Mexican Restaurant
Jake’s Pizza
It Works
Bob Melin
Subway
EZ Obedience & Boarding
A HUGE thanks to all the volunteers that made this
another successful event!!!
Prairie Rose Band
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What Can Your Donation
Give US?
Pogo— Large, Adult,
Female Tabby - White,
Domestic Short Hair Brown [Mix]
Born: 5/13/2005
Pogo came to our shelter
after she wandered up to
a local family and decided to adopt them. They
tried to find her previous
family but nobody in the neighborhood seemed to know
her. Since the family was unable to give her the home
they knew she deserved they asked us to help.
Pogo loves to look out windows and often uses her bright
eyes to hypnotize visitors and volunteers, who often find
themselves getting her extra treats and catnip hits for no
apparent reason.
Pogo
Woody—Medium, Adult,
Male Domestic Short HairOrange [Mix] Born:
11/1/1998
Woody is a quiet middleaged kitty. His previous
family says that he is very
smart and learned a number
of tricks over the years
including 'roll over' and 'sit
up'. He knows how to open
cabnet doors and drawers
so his future family will need to consider the placement of cat
food/treats, as well as anything else that he could get into.
As a dignified gentleman he doesn't have much patience for
hyper kittens and silly dogs. He would do best with other feline
family members who share his dignified personality. He has
experience with older children, and likes to sit on top of the
shelter's refrigerator where he can strike noble-looking poses.
Woody
Kit Kat—Medium, Adult,
Female Tabby - Grey, Domestic Short Hair [Mix]
Born: 6/2/2003
My name is Kit Kat and I
understand you're interested
in applying for the position
of providing me with a lap to
warm. You should understand that I have quite a bit
of experience warming laps,
but I'll also be needing beds to warm and windows to nap in.
Don't be fooled, when it comes to warming laps size matters
and little kittens just aren't up to the task... for your lap you
should accept only the best.
Also note that I'm not a great fan of dogs... they're terribly undignified creatures. When you stop by the shelter for an inperson interview ask for me by name and perhaps we can work
something out.
Kit Kat
Gunner
Gunner—Large, Adult, Male
Yellow Labrador Retriever
Born: 12-31-04
Hi, my name is Gunner. I think
that's funny because I'm a little
afraid of gunshots! I was adopted
from this shelter a long time ago.
When my family couldn't keep
me they sent me to live on a
farm. I didn't like being alone
outside, so I ran away. Now, I'm
back at the shelter waiting for a
new home. I get excited when I
have company and get a little
pushy, but that's because I love
everybody! I need a forever home where I'll get lots of exercise.
If you have a fence, that would be great for keeping me safe.
Please come meet me!
Rascal—Small, Adult, Male Jack Russell Terrier—Born: 8-1-03
Rascal
Rascal is a small dog with a big heart. He likes to cuddle with his favorite person and is very
playful.
He was loved in his former home but he didn't like the resident cats. Rascal is good with older
children who know he needs his space. He does well with other dogs, likes to play fetch and is
housetrained.
$2
A small toy to pass the long hours waiting
$5
A bone for the dogs
A fun string toy for the cats
$10
Makes all of our bedding Downy fresh
Buys us a shiny new collar and leash
$15
Feeds us for one day
$20
Keeps our web site running for one month
Gets one of us routine medical care
$25
Provides fresh cat litter for the entire group
Helps us find a home with a newspaper ad
$50
Buys special foods for sensitive stomachs
Trips to the vet for one of our ill friends
$75
Helps over population by sterilizing one animal
Keeps us all warm during a cold winter month
Perches in our cat play area or gravel in dog runs
$200
Cat Condo-Buys a condo which give the cats lots of
extra room to move around or house 2 cats
HMAS Going Green!
Collecting for the Animals of
Help us by DONATING your Used Cell Phones
and Empty Laser and Inkjet Printer Cartridges!
HMAS is collecting used cell phone and
laser and inkjet cartridges. Collection drop off points at
both the cat or the dog building. If you want someone to
come and pick them up, call 320-587-7470 leave
message
Cans for Critters
Our aluminum can collection trailer
continues to be a great source of help for
the shelter. Thank you so much to all
who have dropped off cans! The trailer is
located outside the shelter building, and
cans can be dropped off at any time.
Wanted
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A truck load of pea rock for the
outside cages at the dog
building. Call Larry with
questions at 582-2162.
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Sponsors for Pet of the Week ad
in the Hutchinson Leader $25.
Wish List
Volunteers to transport animals
Dish soap
Large Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Paper towels, toilet paper
Garbage bags
Mop heads, Industrial type
Bleach
Paper for the copy machine
Phone cards long distance
Leashes
Durable pet toys
Cat Litter
Postage stamps
Collars
Hand soap
Paint brushes
Paint rollers
Volunteers
MONEY FOR:
Medical Fund
Spay/Neuter
Sponsors for Pet of the Week Ad
Cash
3M Gives
The 3M Foundation has donated $1,500.00 to the Heart of
Minnesota Animal Shelter (HMAS), in recognition of Fay
Fandrich, DeLue Grams, Wanda Jaster, Peggy Lueck, Barb Otte
and Loren Rannow’s commitment to the community and for his/her
outstanding service.
Fay, DeLue, Wanda, Peggy, Barb and Loren have donated 2122
hours to HMAS.
3M employees and retirees donate many thousands of hours to their
communities each year.
Thank you to all who dedicated their time and talents to the HMAS
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Hi HMAS,
We picked Benny
on a Thursday
evening. After a
few minutes of
being upset, he
settled in for the
drive back here
and then made
himself at home
the second we
walked through
the front door.
Boo!, our 8-year-old tuxedo cat, is beginning to enjoy his
new buddy. The first couple days were touch-and-go, but
they've been doing very well together since about Saturday
afternoon. Boo! isn't ready to admit it publicly, but I think
he really likes Benny.
Breeze
Benny
Chris Truscott
Hi to all my friends
at HMAS,
Most of you know
that I was adopted
on June 8. I was
really happy about this. My
new people brought me home
and took me for a long walk
before they introduced me to
my new pack.
(These people and their long
walks, don't they know its a lot more steps for me and my short
legs) After the walk I got to meet my new pack. It went very well they
are nice dogs and we are already becoming good friends. It is a little
weird for me to be allowed in the house. I am a little nervous coming in
when I have been let outside to go to the bathroom. I don't like getting
up on furniture either. My new people are very happy because I seem
be house trained and have had no accidents at all. I have had no
disagreements with my 4 packmates either. There are these strange
little creatures in the house my people call cats. I am not real sure about
them and keep my distance. There is one cat bully who thinks its funny
to lay down in a door I want to go thru because he knows I won't step
over him. I get to eat here twice a day just like at HMAS. I have a mix
of soft-food and hard food. My people say that my friends at HMAS
were concerned that I do not always eat well, but I really like the food
my new people give me cuz I eat it all as fast as I can. I also eat my
meds in the food with out noticing. I have found my favorite spot to
sleep at night is on the bedroom floor next to the bed of my new
people. Well I guess that's most of my message for now. While I do
miss all my great friends at HMAS and the great care they gave me, I
am glad to have a new home. I will send some pictures with this
message of my new people and my new pack. I hope everyone there is
doing GREAT. I better go otherwise I might drool all over the
keyboard like I do everything else.
Chong
Chong
Dear Heart of MN Shelter, volunteers and staff,
Just a quick note of thanks for all your help in our adoption of
Breeze. We had lost 2 animals in the last year to old age, and
our youngest child was so sad without a furry
companion. Breeze has been a terrific addition to our family and
I can't thank you enough. Breeze has been microchipped, and is
enjoying (on a leash!) the new spring weather. Paul's so thrilled
to have Breeze to hang out with !
Thanks again - you've made a 10 year old boy very happy.
Laurie
Anastasia
Casey (Anastasia)
before adoption
Casey came to the
shelter earlier this
summer. She had been
fed, but that was about all. Her coat was matted to her
skin and she wasn't housebroken.
While at the shelter she was shaved, trimmed and
bathed. She was so good about the process although it
took several sessions to make her feel better. New place,
new sounds, new people, yet she was calm and
cooperative through everything.
Her new family completed adoption papers on her "as is",
before grooming and bath - they knew she looked pitiful,
but they fell in love with her at first cuddle! She has
been renamed Anastasia. They came to visit today.
They told us how much they love her, that's she's a joy to
be with AND she's housebroken.
They've done a wonderful job of following through on their
promises to this sweet little dog. And, they're not
overfeeding! How great is that? She's slim, active and
very happy. Deb
In
Memory of...
In
Honor...
* WOLFGANG
From: Dave & Shirley Wicklund
* CLARENCE W. BOELTER
From: Bonnie Benson
* COUSIN TODD BUCK
From: Nancy Reins, Lucy & Talulah-Bel
* MAGGIE
From: John & Jane Mallak
* MY CAT—DC
From: Keith Peterson
* ASA—A SHELTER RESCUE
From: Beverly Sletten
* CINDER
From: Delores Goebel
* DOROTHY SCHMELING
From: The Schmeling family
* SAMANTHA, CALEIGH JO &
MCGREGOR, our beloved Border Collie
From: Cindy Herr
* DERALD ZIPF
From: Anne Zipf
* SUSHI
From: Delores Goebel
* JEFF DEGN
From: DeLue and Mary Grams
* ROSCOE, Our 18 year old Dachshund
From: Jim & Margaret Johnson
* LUCY & BANDIT
From: Chris & Denise
* MARK GILHOUSEN AND HIS DOG
“STAR”
From: Gilhousen family
* FAMILY & PETS
From: Kathryn Hultgren
* SAMMY & CALLY
From: Dan & Kathy Scheer
* GUNNER
From: Lori Dahlberg
* COAL, BAILEY, LAYLA & SUSHI
From: Delores Goebel
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PET AT
HOME IN HOT WEATHER!
102°! On an 85° day, it only takes ten
minutes for the inside of your car to reach
102°, even when the windows have been left
open an inch or two. Within 30 minutes, a car’s
interior can reach 120°. When the temperature
outside is a pleasant 70°, the inside of your car
may be as much as 20 degrees hotter.
If Your Dog is Overcome by the
Heat
Bring down body temperature by soaking the
animal in cool (not ice) water, but make sure
water does not get into the mouth or nose of an
unconscious animal. Seek immediate
veterinary care.
Hot Weather Travaling Tips
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We would like to Extend our thanks to the
shelter and Deb for bringing “Saul” to visit
our 3rd grade book club. After reading 3
books about strays, the kids really enjoyed
meeting Saul and asking questions about
the animal shelter!
Thanks again!
Julie Renkes
Dassel Elementary
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Get a veterinary checkup before traveling
and make sure you have the necessary
vaccination certificates for the area you
will be visiting, as well as flea and tick
treatments.
Carry a gallon thermos of cold water or
bring along a two-liter plastic bottle of
water you froze the night before.
Exercise your pet during the coolest parts
of the day (dawn and dusk), and never
immediately following a meal.
Hot asphalt and tar can burn sensitive paw
pads. Walk your pet on grass or dirt when
possible.
Provide shade when your pet is outside on
a hot day.
OVERHEATING KILLS! DON’T
PUT YOUR PETS IN DANGER
BY: ASPCA
If you would like to make a contribution in memory or in honor of a very special animal or human friend, please complete the
information below and mail to HMAS Memorials, Box 175, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Your name____________________________________________________________Phone________________________________
Address___________________________________________________City, State, Zip_____________________________________
(Please circle one)
In Memory / Honor of ________________________________________________________________________________________
Donation enclosed $________________________