humanely

speak l n g
huma nely
winter 2010
In This Issue:
One for the Good Guys
Also Inside:
• Lessons from
a Lizard in a Stream
• HSSA Mall Adoptions
• The Cat’s Meow
• Licks of Love
• Caring for Pet Birds
• Community Updates
• News & Events
One for the Good Guys
She’s happy, she’s beautiful, she’s
goofy. Her coat markings, unusual for
a boxer, resemble a cross between a
patchwork quilt and a brown and white
calf. Big white and tan spots cover her
body; a wide, white blaze runs down
her face, and her ears are splotched
and tipped with white. Her eyes are
angelic: deep brown, surrounded by
perfect eyeliner and ebony patches.
She is called Coco; on occasion,
Coco Nut or Coco Puff. While her life
was once uncertain, she now lives
in a home some would describe as
a “doggie Disneyland.” Her human
parents work from home, their lives
revolving around their family of fourlegged friends. Coco shares a big yard
made for romping and swimming with
her fellow canine brothers and sisters.
Her days are filled with tug-of-war and
splashing in a mud pool created from
one of her favorite toys, the hose. Coco
and company have the run of the house.
In and out, and they are an integrated
and integral part of the family.
Coco’s puppy energy is matchless;
when the other pups are tired, Coco
turns to butterflies and shadows to
chase. She plays, loves and lives in a
carefree world where she savors every
minute. When she naps, she curls up
with the closest human or adopted
sibling. Even her sleeping takes on a
level of fullness – she fills the air with
orchestral snoring for all to hear. At
the end of a full day of play, she settles
in the family bed. All is well.
But Coco’s beginning was not so
idyllic. A few months earlier, during
the scorching heat of Tucson’s summer,
PCSD Detective Therese Deschenes,
top animal cruelty investigator and
champion, called to tell me about a
dog left in a crate in a storage unit for
several days without food or water.
The storage unit was not air controlled
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and the outside temperatures had
risen above 100 degrees. Given these
circumstances, I assumed she was
calling upon the HSSA to arrange a
necropsy for the body of the dog. To
my surprise, Detective Deschenes said
“the dog survived; I need you to take
care of her.”
Enter the victim. At 27 pounds,
Coco was a skeleton of a dog, so
emaciated that the vertebrae were
pronounced along her spine, raised
like sharps and flats on a keyboard;
her cranium appeared sunken and
skeletal as well. Her legs were folded
awkwardly beneath her when I entered
her kennel in our hospital. She tried
to get up to greet me, but her body
could not respond at the same rate as
her will. When I sat on the floor she
fumbled onto my lap and showered me
with kisses – sweetness personified.
What kind of monster would
subject an animal to such miserable
conditions? It was unbelievable to
imagine, and unbearable to think
about. Televised photographs of
Humanely Speaking • WINTER 2010
• by Amy B. Eades, President/CEO
the crate and storage unit that had
imprisoned the puppy turned what was
once a conjecture into a permanently
etched nightmare in my mind and
heart. Situations such as these require
us to compartmentalize and focus.
Detective Deschenes and prosecuting
attorneys would be pursuing the
criminal avenues, and our job would
be focusing on the medical care and
emotional healing of Coco.
And that we did. The patient was
treated by our medical team, fostered
by a staff member, and loved by us all.
With criminal cases, the HSSA must
receive ownership through notification
of the law enforcement agency, in this
particular situation, the Pima County
Sheriff’s Department. We had the
perfect home, the perfect adoptive
parents for Coco, and we waited for
the chance to offer it to her. The wait
seemed endless.
Finally, we received word that Coco
was released as evidence and we were
free to place her into a new home.
Within hours, Coco’s life was changed
forever. Through pictures and videos,
I see the young boxer frolicking and
growing and living life to its fullest. For
Coco, there are no more enclosures.
There is no more darkness, only bright
days filled with joy and love.
Coco was healthy enough to
undergo sterilization surgery last
week. She weighed in at 48 pounds,
nearly all muscle from her hours of
playtime. She is the picture of health
and happiness.
Once again, a tragic story turns.
Where there are victims, there are
also heroes. Thank you to my heroes:
the Pima County Sheriff’s Department;
the generous foster homes who house
victims of animal cruelty; and Coco’s
new parents.
Chalk one up for the good guys!
Table of
Contents
One For The Good Guys................2
Park Place Mall Adoption Center .
Becomes a Reality........................3
Letters............................................. 4, 5
Shelter Statistics..............................5
Department Extensions................6
News Briefs........................................6
Making A Difference.......................7
Top Ten Donation Banks...............7
Out and About with Media..........8
The Cat’s Meow................................9
Wish List..............................................9
New Years’ Resolutions............... 10
Licks of Love?................................. 11
Purrs and Wags.............................. 11
Alternative Treatments............... 12
Offsite Adoptions......................... 12
The Story of Bruener................... 13
Caring for Pet Birds...................... 14
Lessons from a Lizard
in a Stream.................................. 15
Memorials................................ 16, 17
Upcoming Events......................... 18
Puttin’ on the Dog........................ 19
speak l n g
h uman e l y
Publisher:
Amy B. Eades
Editor-in-Chief:
Gail Brown
Managing Editor:
Claudia Folch
Assistant Editor:
Morgan Conger
Production:
Jewel Waldrip
Published Quarterly By:
The Humane Society of
Southern Arizona, Inc.
3450 N. Kelvin Boulevard
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 327-6088
Tax ID# 86-0112798
www.hssaz.org
Views expressed herein by non-HSSA
contributors are not necessarily those of
the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
HSSA does not endorse nor guarantee any
products, services, or vendors mentioned
in Humanely Speaking. HSSA reserves the
right to edit or reject, at its discretion, any
item submitted for publication.
Park Place Mall Adoption Center
Becomes A Reality
• by Sheena Stewart, Community Relations Manager
On October 21st, the HSSA opened
its doors to Tucson’s first-ever mall
adoption center.
The new adoption center and pet
merchandise store at Park Place Mall
marked the first official satellite location of the main shelter, which has
been in the same location since 1944.
“We see this as a marathon,” says Dana
Yost, shelter manager of HSSA, “not
a sprint.” HSSA looks forward to the
longevity of the partnership with Park
Place Mall, and the many animals that
will find loving homes because of this
new location.
The store’s official Grand Opening
Celebration was held the weekend of
November 20th. The Tucson Chamber
of Commerce joined dozens of staff
members, board members, donors, and
other supporters, for a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. The following
day HSSA invited the public to a grand
opening party full of free activities that
included: face painting, cake, ice cream,
kids and pet crafts, a local radio tent,
a variety of pet related vendors, a live
band, and, of course, a large amount of
furry friends up for adoption.
This exhilarating weekend became
even more exciting when the 100th pet
left the adoption center to go to its
forever home, just one month after the
doors first opened.
Today, more than 200 pets have
found homes by being adopted from
the store, located on the southeast
side of Park Place Mall near Sears. The
store’s manager, Brandy Burke, says
“the animals feel more comfortable
outside the shelter and are more likely
to show their personalities here.” The
animals are also exposed to potential
owners that might not go to the main
shelter, or who might not have ever
thought about adopting a pet.
We would like to thank General
Growth Properties of Park Place Mall
for their support in helping us increase
the visibility of homeless pets in our
community. We encourage members
of our community to visit the adoption
center at Park Place Mall – where business meets man’s best friend, shoppers
meet heartwarming rescues, and fashion meets furry friendships!
© 2010 Humane Society of Southern
Arizona; all rights reserved.
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Board of Directors
Ellen Grygotis, D.V.M. - Chair
Chantal McCaman - Vice Chair
Sheryl Lewis - Treasurer
Holly Tripp - Secretary
Susan Salmon - Of Counsel
David Lewandowski - Executive
Committee Member-At-Large
Amy B. Eades, President/CEO
Letters
Happy with your adopted pet? Pleased with the services you received at the
shelter? Let us know! Write to HSSA Letters, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson,
AZ 85716, or e-mail: [email protected]. Letters should be brief; all letters are
subject to editing or may be condensed for publication. Please include a phone
number where you may be reached during the day.
Board Members
Caroline Betbeze, DVM
Kayla Boyer, DVM
Carla Johnson
Kimberly A. Clements
Janine Irvin
Carole Malan
Bruce Skolnik
M. Jo Smith
Sheri Trinchero
‘Puttin’ on the Dog’
Committee
Debbie Ashton
Liana Assenmacher
Marleen Barnedt
Cindy Barrett
Laura Brown
Patti Brown
Loren Jensen-Carter
Barb Cecrle
Tina Candrea
Megan Davis
Barb DeFazio
Susan Dellheim
Lisa Donau
Susann Duperret
Lynne Wood-Dusenberry
Kim Estes
Nancy Fossland
Leslie Fromm
Maudene Fruehwirth
Cathleen Griffin
Vila Jarrell
Keath Jenkins
Susie Jones
Erin Jordan
Courtney Kelly
Margaret Maxwell
Chantal McCaman
Jane McCollum
Karen McReynolds
Gary Meyers
Jeff Miller
Betsy Morrow
Julie Mullings
Jessica Ostrowski
Susan Salmon
Susan Schoenberg
Chris Slaney
Rick Small
Anne Stratman
Bob Taylor
Holly Tripp
Kathy Tucker
Jane Turner
Norma Wall
Gloria White
Mary Jane Wieboldt
Mickey Wilder
Calendar Girl
My husband and I adopted a kitten from
HSSA in November, 2005. “Cassie” has been
a wonderful pet and a joy to us. She is very
friendly and likes people.
We entered her picture in the Cats “PageA-Day” calendar contest for 2010 and were so
happy to receive a letter from the Workman
Publishing Co. that she had won the August
8 spot in the 2010 calendar. Here is a copy of
the page on which Cassie appears. We thought
you’d be interested in knowing that one of your
cats is a celebrity!
Sincerely,
John and Joan Burns
The More The Merrier!
We found “Josh” at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. He is a beautiful, loveable, four year old Yellow Lab. We
decided “Josh” looks more like a “Charly,” so that is what we call
him now. Charly is a wonderful addition to our family of two
kids: Danielle is 10 years old and Trey
is 6 years old. The kid’s are thrilled to
have him and they have a lot of fun
swimming with him and chasing him
around the yard. More importantly,
Charly joins our other dog Oscar who
we also got at the Humane Society
two years ago. Oscar is a loving Black
Lab/ Great Dane mix who has been
longing for a doggy friend. We have
found that perfect friend for him and
our family in Charly.
Thank you HSSA for everything!
The Chilcote Family:
Brad, Kerry, Danielle, Trey, Oscar and Charly
A Perfect Fit
In June of this year our family was transferred to Arizona
from out of state. Moving to a new area and leaving behind
great friends and family is hard...moving to the desert in the
heat of summer even harder! Our entire family struggled with
the change. However, Holly (our four year
old Golden Retriever), was the one family
member who seemed to struggle the most.
She left behind her best friend, playmate
and neighbor: Tasha, a Border Collie mix.
The two were inseparable. As the dog days
of summer wore on, Holly became increasingly depressed. No matter how much attention our family gave her, nothing seemed
to replace the bond she and Tasha shared.
And then one day in August a blessing was
sent our way... a young, sweet Golden Retriever was found wandering the desert outside of Tucson, brought to HSSA, and never
claimed by her owner. So we brought her
home!
In the beginning Kassidy was extremely bashful and always had her head down, cowering in the corner. In the few
months she has been a part of our family, she has really come
out of her shell. Kassidy is so sweet and cuddly! We just can’t
get enough of her! She is always ready for a game of tug-ofwar, a ride in the car, or a good old fashioned belly rub! Kassidy and Holly are now the best of buds. We are all so grateful
to have Kassidy as part of our family.
Thank you HSSA for bringing Kassidy into our lives!
Laurie, Brad, Matthew and Mitchell McKeever
SHELTER
STATISTICS
Sept. 2009 – Nov. 2009
Animals Abandoned
at the Humane Society:
Cats.................................1019
Dogs...............................1287
Other...................................67
Total................................2373
Animals Adopted:
Cats................................... 758
Dogs................................. 930
Other...................................59
Total................................1747
The remaining animals are
in our care, still awaiting their
forever home, in foster care
until they are old enough to
be adopted, recovering from
injuries or illness, or were
humanely euthanized due
to illness, injuries, or severe
behavioral issues.
Lost/Found Reports Taken:
Cool ID Tags for Cool Pets!
Pet identification is important, and
finally there is an ID TAG as unique as
your pet! A high quality, waterproof thick
laminate with your Pet’s image printed on
both sides.
For every pet ID tag ordered, the
Humane Society of Southern Arizona will
receive a donation of $5. And you’ll receive
a FREE 2”x3” matching magnet when you
order your tag! Personalization is EASY.
Order your pet’s cool tag today by
going to the HSSA website, www.hssaz.
org.
Be sure to share this information with
your friends, post the link on Facebook,
etc., as HSSA will benefit from every sale!
1653
Animals Reclaimed
by Their Owners:
134
Spay/Neuter Surgeries:
Cats................................. 1242
Dogs............................... 1348
Other................................... 69
Total................................ 2659
Vaccinations Given:
2531
Animals in Foster Care:
549
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ER NEWS TICKER NEWS TICKER NEWS TICKER NEWS
of $50,000. Thank you to our donors,
HSSA’s Education
Program Receives Grant
businesses and foundations who ensured
HSSA was one of seven local chari- our efforts in the area of cruelty preventies honored with a grant from the tion.
Wings Like Eagles Foundation at a ceremony on December 7th. $10,000 was “25 for 25”
National Bank of Arizona celebrated
awarded to fund our complimentary
their 25 year history of Philanthropy in
school programs offered
Arizona by nominating 25
by HSSA’s Community Outnonprofits throughout Arireach Program. These much
zona and allowing each of
needed funds will ensure
their 1,100 employees to
students all over southern
designate a $25 donation to
Arizona will learn about
their charity of choice. The
pet safety and animal welHSSA was one of four charifare.
ties chosen in Tucson and
The Wings Like Eagles
received a very generous
Foundation was created in
donation of $4,100! Thank
memory of the late William
you to the National Bank of
M. Clements, founder of
Arizona and its employees
Golden Eagle Distributors,
for investing funds in the
Inc., to support distinct
communities in which they
community organizations
conduct business.
that engage in the enhancement of child welfare, education, the arts, the spirit,
AZ Pet Plates’
the advancement of liberty,
2010 Grants
Awarded
and general community
goodwill. Over the past five
HSSA was awarded
years the Foundation has
a $10,000 grant from the
awarded more than $1.1
Arizona Pet Plates Program
million to 388 Arizona nonto fund the sterilization of
profit organizations. Thank
feral cats and to help indiyou to the Foundation for MarshMyersacceptstheTWLE viduals afford spay/neuter
their generous support!
Grant on behalf of HSSA
surgeries for their pets. Due
Action for Animals
Working in cooperation with KOLD
News 13’s lead anchorperson and “Animal
Defender” Heather Rowe, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) and the
Animal Cruelty Taskforce (ACT) launched
a campaign designed to raise badly needed funds to provide for a variety of animal cruelty prevention efforts, including
public awareness campaigns, educational
programs for children, training for law
enforcement personnel and the coordination of investigation and medical services for animals rescued from abusive
situations. This year the program raised
$88,567, with one anonymous donation
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to Arizonans purchasing
the “Pets Enrich Our Lives” license plate
in 2008/2009, $263,250 was raised and
granted to 39 animal welfare organizations throughout the State. Thank you!
Humanely Speaking • WINTER 2010
Order Your Pet-Friendly
License Plate Today!
Find out how by visiting
www.servicearizona.com
(click on personalized /specialized
plates) or call the ADOT Motor Vehicles Division office nearest you:
Tucson area – (520) 629-9808
Elsewhere in AZ – (800) 251-5866
department
Extensions
(520) 321-3704
Amy B. Eades
President/CEO
122
Pat Hubbard
Director of Operations
138
Karter Neal, DVM
Medical Director
176
Rich Laguna
Operations Manager
178
Gail Brown
Director of Development
117
Morgan Conger
Development Officer
116
Claudia Folch
Director of Marketing
Legislative Affairs
169
Marsh Myers
Director of Community Outreach
101
Sheena Stewart
Community Relations Manager
177
Jackie Deguise
Clinic Manager
165
Lisa Gagnon
Director of Human Resources
127
Peggy Johnston
Volunteer Coordinator
126
Dana Yost
Shelter Manager
179
Making A Difference
Paws for the Holidays
Pups and people delighted in the
holiday festivities to benefit HSSA, held
at La Encantada on November 27th. Santa
was on hand for photos and to pass out
treats, St. Francis medals and blessings
were given to pets, and dogs paraded in
their holiday finery through the enchanted courtyard. Guests were serenaded by
the Arizona Symphonic Winds and the
Catalina Foothills Church Choir. To top
the evening off, snow fell on the over 500
people in attendance! Over $1,800 was
raised for HSSA.
Thanks to La Encantada and Westcor
for inviting HSSA to participate in their
first snowfall event of the season, to the
businesses that donated a raffle item, and
to www.digitalmuzzle.com for providing
photography for the Santa photos.
Signature Solutions
Signature Business Solutions of Tucson, AZ (SBS) is partnering with HSSA and
local businesses to help the homeless
animals in our community. SBS provides
local businesses with a variety of services
that are necessary in their day to day operations. When a business enrolls in “Save
a Pet,” they will not only save money on
these services that they are already using,
but each time a service is used, a portion
of the fee will be donated to the Humane
Society in your name, all while incurring
no additional fees.
Because credit card, debit card, and
check transactions now account for the
majority of point-of-sale transactions,
this program can have a very significant
impact. “HSSA relies on private donations
and provides vital services for our community,” says Rick Hanson, CEO of Signature Business Solutions. “The best part
for the merchant is that by participating,
they pay no more for the service than if
they were to opt out.”
Participating merchants receive a
window sticker as well as a counter sign
acknowledging their support for the program and encouraging customers to patronize the merchant. For more information on this life-saving program, contact
Rick Hanson at (520) 546-6400.
Ride for the Animals
Friends of HSSA raised over $2,000
at the LeMond Indoor El Tour event held
in the courtyard of Geronimo Plaza on
University Blvd. Partnering with Ben’s
Bells, Parkinson’s Association, Water
for People, and Global Sports Alliance,
120 riders helped raise funds for these
charities. Guests enjoyed live music and
refreshments from Jamba Juice. All riders received a commemorative medal for
their efforts.
On November 21st, 17 riders participated (and finished) in UMC’s El Tour
de Tucson to benefit the HSSA. It was a
gorgeous day and a great route, and the
riders raised over $8,000! Thank you to
Bruce Skolnik and Garry Segerman for
helping promote HSSA’s participation as
a beneficiary. Congratulations to all riders
for their extreme effort on behalf of our
animals!
Tokens for Bags Program
Buffalo Exchange on Campbell &
Speedway has chosen HSSA as recipient
of their Tokens for Bags program. Shoppers are encouraged to accept a token
instead of a bag for purchases; Buffalo
Exchange donates five cents to one of the
three featured charities of the customer’s
choosing. Since 1994, this program has
generated over $320,000 for local nonprofits saving 6.4 million bags. So when
shopping at Buffalo Exchange from January through June 2010, accept a token on
behalf of HSSA, and you’ll be helping our
homeless animals!
Top 10
HSSA Donation
Banks for 2009
Whole Foods
7133 N Oracle Rd
C Stone Industries
2921 N 1st Ave
Entemman’s Bakery
7535 E Broadway Blvd
Sunrise Pet Clinic PC
5635 N Swan Rd
Papa Johns Pizza
6860 E Sunrise Dr Ste 116
New Life Health Center
3954 N Oracle Rd
Casas Adobes Pet Clinic PC
6745 N La Canada Dr
Coronado Station Post Office
255 N Rosemont Ave
Razzberry Frozen Yogurt
7069 E Tanque Verde Rd
New Life Health Center
4841 E Speedway Blvd
These 10 banks brought in
over $7,000 in 2009!
The Donation Bank program raised
over $13,000 during the year!
Thank you all for your dedication
to homeless animals.
If you’d like to sponsor an HSSA
Donation Bank, please call Meredith
at 321-3704 x 188, or email
[email protected]
for details.
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FOREVER HOME
Out & About
with Media
Special Thanks to
the following media for
providing repeat exposure
to our adoptable animals!
AdoptionSponsorshipProgramforBusinesses,Groups&Individials
Marana Weekly News
Adopt-A-Pet Section
Northwest Explorer
(as space is available)
Thanks to these wonderful “Forever Home” sponsors,
who have helped us save more animal lives this year!
ó Grant Hawkes
ó Michael Smith
KVOA-TV 4
Every other Friday
Noon News “Tail Wagger,”
every other Monday
Noon News, “Kitty Korner”
KGUN 9 News
Monday, 11:15 a.m. News
Tuesday, 6:15 a.m. News
KOLD-TV 13
Thursdays, 6:15 a.m. News
KUAT-TV — Arizona Illustrated
FOX 11 – 9:50 p.m. Daily
KUAZ FM University of Arizona
KHIT 107.5
Fridays, 9:20 a.m.
Internet
See our adoptable animals on the
following websites:
www.hssaz.org
www.petfinder.org
www.knst.com/pages/
adoptadogblog.html
www.kvoa.com – KVOA TV4
www.kold.com – KOLD TV13
www.929themountain.com
Jennie in the Morning
www.Khit1075.com
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ó Marlene Smith
ó Steve Stroup
ó Patti McKee
ó Deborah Pucci
To find out how you can sponsor an animal awaiting
adoption, please call Meredith at (520) 321-3704, ext. 188
or e-mail [email protected]
The Cat ’s
Meow
• by Summer Severin,
CLC Coordinator and Trainer
Wish List
Quality Canned Puppy, Dog,
Cat & Kitten Food
for our animals in foster care
Puppy and Kitten Formula
(Esbilac, KMR) & Pet Nursing
Bottles to help get our bottlebabies off to a good start.
Dog & Cat Toys of all kinds
(especially KONG brand toys)
Quality Dog Biscuits & Treats
to treat our shelter dogs
(no colored dyes, please)
Clay Cat Litter (non-scooping)
Revolution, Frontline or Advantix
Flea & Tick Products to help keep
our shelter animals parasite-free
and in good health
Fluffy Toilet Seat Lid Covers,
Warm Blankets, Sheets & Rugs:
cozy bedding for our shelter
cats and dogs
Sky Kennels / Sturdy Dog Crates
for use at the Companions for Life
Center, foster care and training
For more information on
Wish List donations, please
call 321-3704, ext. 174.
Although most cats vocalize
on occasion, some are certainly
more talkative than others. Here
is a list of reasons your cat may be
meowing.
• She doesn’t feel well. If your
cat is normally pretty quiet, but is
suddenly very talkative, she might be
trying to tell you something is wrong.
Cats often hide symptoms of illness,
so a drastic change in behavior could
indicate a serious medical issue. Get
your cat checked out by a veterinarian
right away if she suddenly has a lot to
say.
• He has inherited the gift of gab. Some
feline breeds are more talkative than
others. If your cat has a pointed face
and long, lean body, he probably has
some oriental heritage, indicating a
tendency to be talkative. If you want
your cat to meow less, avoid giving
your cat attention, food, toys or treats
while he is talking. Instead, reward
him when he is quiet.
• She is looking for attention. If your
family has made a habit of talking
back to your cat, or giving pets, food,
treats, or picking her up when she meows, chances are she is trying to get
you to repeat this behavior. Dogs may
be easier to train than cats, but cats
are good at training their owners to
do what they want!
• He wants to explore the great out-
doors. If your cat has previously spent
time outdoors, but is now a much safer indoor-only cat, pat yourself on the
back for extending his life! However,
your cat may argue with his new living
arrangement. Try spaying or neutering
your cat, adding more play time and
attention to his day, or giving him a
window seat, so that he can lie in the
sun and watch the birds and critters
that go by.
• She doesn’t approve of change. Cats
take time to acclimate to changes in
their environment – moving to a new
home, moving their litter box, introducing new adults, children or pets to
the home, or losing a human or animal
companion. She may express her discontent through vocalization. In most
cases, this behavior will fade with
time, unless it is encouraged. Simply
ignore her, as even scolding your cat
can be perceived as attention and reward her meowing.
HumaneSocietyPetAdoption
Center at Park Place Mall
321-3704 x 133
www.hssaz.org
Our exciting new Adoption Center features adoptable cats
and dogs as well as a variety of pet-related items!
Look for us in Zone D at Park Place Mall – near the
Southeast entrance, between Dillard’s and Sears.
5870E.BroadwayBlvd.,Tucson85711
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Be Your Pet’s guardian angel
Your Pets Can Live A Happy Life
Through Your Will Power
A young woman died in a tragic hiking accident. She left behind
“Boris,” her beautiful 9-year-old longhaired silver tabby cat.
Family and friends discussed what to do with the cat. Nobody
wanted him, and his owner had left no written instructions, so
Boris was dropped off at our shelter. His owner never would have
wished this… she simply did not expect
that he would outlive her.
S
o often we receive older pets that are surrendered
by the relative of a deceased person. Although
we try everything in our power and experience to
place all of the animals we receive, the reality is that
Tucson cannot find enough new homes for all of
them.
Your Pet Receives:
• Loving Care
• Healthcare
• Permanent Home
You and Your Pet Receive:
• Security
• Stability
• Peace of Mind
That is why we have established the Guardian
Angel Pet Protection Program: to ensure
that the pets of owners who provide for
them in their estate planning, will find a
loving, warm, and safe home. We select
new homes, through your criteria,
and monitor your pet(s) throughout
their entire lifetime.
HSSA Tax ID# 86-0112798
Yes, I want to provide protection for my pet!
Please send me more information:
o Guardian Angel Program
o Will Power (bequests and other options)
o Other Planned Giving Opportunities
Name______________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
City_ ___________________________ State__________ Zip_________________
Phone Number______________________________________________________
e-mail address_ _____________________________________________________
Send to HSSA at 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, call
321-3704, ext. 174 or ext. 116, or e-mail: [email protected]
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Make a
Resolution to
Help Animals
in 2010!
• Lend a hand to HSSA! Volunteering is a great way to give back
to the community and help us
save homeless animals. There are
many ways you can get involved,
with everything adding up to
more lives saved.
• Spay or Neuter your pet. If you
haven’t already, please sterilize
your pet. It not only prevents
unwanted litters, it also helps
to improve your pet’s health and
behavior. If your pets are already
sterilized and current on their
vaccinations, please suggest our
lifesaving services to your friends
and neighbors. Low-cost services
are available by calling our Spay/
Neuter clinic at 881-0321.
• Train your pet. Have you been
putting off training Fido? This
is the year to do it. HSSA’s Companions for Life Center offers dog
training classes – from beginning
to advanced, as well as agility.
• Give generously. Donations help
keep positive changes happening
for homeless and unwanted animals in our community. It’s safe
and easy to donate on our website: www.hssaz.org.
• Pick up some HSSA Gear! Our online shop at www.cafepress.com/
hssaz is full of gifts and goodies
that will make you look and feel
good!
• Plan for the future by remembering HSSA in your planned giving
and your will.
Licks of Love?
Purrs & Wags
• by Summer Severin, CLC Coordinator and Trainer
You’ve just walked in the door, and
your furry friend is there to greet you
-- not with a hug or a wave of the paw,
but with wet, sloppy, enthusiastic kisses!
Should you be happy about this greeting,
or concerned about diseases?
Many of us enjoy being “kissed” by
our pets, taking it as a sign of affection.
Others find this behavior to be disgusting
– after all, you’ve seen where that tongue
has been! But what are dogs and cats really communicating when they lick their
humans?
They likely picked up face-licking
behavior along the evolutionary path. In
the wild, wolf puppies eagerly greet their
mother with licks to the mouth when
she returns to the den from hunting. The
mother wolf responds by regurgitating
part of her most recent meal for the pups
to feast on. Wolves carry this behavior
into adulthood as a ritualistic greeting
amongst members of their pack, using
licks to the mouth to signify friendliness,
as well as out of respect and deference
to a more dominant wolf. It is quite possible that domestic dogs lick the mouths
of other pack members (including you!) to
avoid conflict.
Another reason pets may lick their
owners is social grooming – sort of a
“You lick my back; I’ll lick yours” agreement. (Perhaps your dog feels obligated
to return the favor you do him when you
scrub him clean in the bathtub!) For cats,
behaviorists seem to agree that licking
is an act of grooming. Cats and kittens
often groom each other and your kissing cat may be trying to keep you clean
too! Social grooming could be viewed as
affection as felines seem to reserve this
behavior for cats they know well and with
whom they are friendly.
Dogs are often seen as creatures that
behave according to direct consequences
of their behavior. This theory suggests
that dogs lick humans simply because
they gain pleasure from the kiss itself.
In other words – you taste good! Human
skin is naturally salty or has another taste
from the soap or lotion you use.
Our Sincere Thanks to:
Canines in particular have exceptional
senses of taste and smell and can gain information about who you are, where you
have been, what you have been doing and
with whom by tasting and smelling your
skin and clothes. If all that isn’t rewarding
enough, it’s likely that your dog has also
gained attention by licking your hand or
face. We encourage them by petting and
talking to them when we arrive home, or
hand them a chew toy to get them to stop
obsessively licking our leg.
Could these theories also apply to our
feline friends? We often see cats licking
themselves, but occasionally, you meet
a cat who loves to lick other cats, their
owners or even their canine housemates!
Myth or Fact?
Q. Are dogs’ mouths cleaner than humans’?
A. This is a myth, though you are likely to
get more germs by kissing a person.
Apart from cases involving bites, interacting with dog and cat saliva is fairly safe. You
should keep a mental check-list before letting
an animal lick your face:
1. Do you know the animal well enough to
let it near your face?
2. Does the animal have diarrhea or other
signs of diseases that may be transmissible to people?
3. Has the animal recently feasted on roadkill, trash, or other unsavory objects?
4. In general, you should discourage young
children or immunocompromised adults
from letting pets lick their faces. If rules
are breached, basic soap and water will
clean up hands and faces just fine.
American Airlines
The American Board of Radiology
Fresco Pizza – Ft. Lowell and
Speedway Locations
Pastiche Modern Eatery
SAHBA Home Show
Oldsmobile Car Club
Emich Subaru
Jeff Levine
Anthropologie
Kayla Boyer, DVM and Speedway
Veterinary Clinic
Lovin’ Spoonfuls
Black Rose Caffé
Claim Jumper
Perimeter Bicycling
Papa John’s – Kolb & Sunrise
BTO Yogurt – Kolb & Sunrise
Westcor & La Encantada
Management
Applebee’s – Grant & Swan
Tucson Arts & Crafts Assn.
Civano Nursery
Maribelle Cakery
It’s a Grind on Campbell
Zen Rock
Pearl Nightclub
Seasons of Tucson
Petsmart
North
The Pamela Lawrence Collection
Spirit of Santa Fe
Trader Joe’s
Best Friends at La Encantada
The Grodzicki/Follett Trust
Blue Point
Ra Sushi
The Bum Steer
Sanctshoeary
Papyrus
Tommy Bahama
Bob Taylor, Avalon Realty
– Jen Wilcox, DVM, HSSA Veterinarian
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Alternative Medicine Treatments for Animals
• by Vera Tucker, DVM, HSSA Veterinarian
For most people medical care for
animals includes vaccinations, diagnostic
tests like blood work or x-ray films, surgeries, and prescribed medications in the
tablet or liquid form. Some pets require
attention of specialists in oncology, der-
matology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, etc. Fortunately there are many other ways to improve the quality of life of
the animals besides the typical Western
medicine approach: massage, acupuncture, reiki, herbal remedies, chiropractic
treatments, and so on.
My favorite method of alternative
medicine is acupuncture. The Latin word
“acupuncture” means “piercing with a
sharp instrument.” During the treatment,
special very thin stainless steel needles
are inserted in particular points on the
body. Most acupuncture points are located along the major nerves or their
junctions. Stimulation of a nerve with a
needle causes the body to release certain
chemicals (neurotransmitters, cytokines,
and neuropeptides). The signal travels
though the nervous system to the brain
and to a particular organ. In my mind it is
a way of attracting the body’s attention
to a particular area and then the body figures out what to do. For example, stimulation of the point “stomach 36” (located
on the stomach meridian) would treat
constipation or diarrhea. Acupuncture
points can be stimulated by needles, fingers, laser, heat source (i.e., moxa), injection of a chemical (i.e. vitamin B12), electrodes can be attached to the needles,
and so on. Sometimes beneficial effects
are almost immediate or may take several
days. Usually at least three treatments are
recommended to assess the effectiveness
of acupuncture in a particular animal. In
my experience, acupuncture is excellent
for alleviating pain and stimulating appetite in anorexic animals. There is no need
to worry about possible side-effects like
with drugs. At the same time, acupuncture is not a panacea. Correct diagnosis
is the key in determining proper treatment and predicting its outcome. In most
cases Western and alternative medicine
approaches can successfully complement
each other. As a result, our pets will live
longer and happier lives.
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If you’d like to benefit the
HSSA by commemorating a
birthday, anniversary or other
occasion, or to create a memorial
for a loved one, please be sure
to check out our Tributes page at
www.hssaz.org.
Offsite
Adoptions
Park Mall Adoption Center
5870 E. Broadway
See www.hssaz.org for schedule.
PetSmart Broadway
(Broadway / Pantano)
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily
PetSmart Costco
(Costco Drive)
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily
PetSmart Oracle
(near Tucson Mall)
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily
Let’s Get Pet Friendly!
Ever wanted to take your fourlegged friend on a nice weekend getaway? Maybe you’re moving and need
an apartment that allows your pets?
Look no further, the Humane
Society of Southern Arizona has put
together a local guide to pet friendly
places in Tucson. Now you have a great
resource for finding a new pet friendly
apartment, home, or pet friendly hotel
or restaurant in your area!
Special
Tributes
To access our Pet-Friendly Guide,
go to our website at www.hssaz.org.
If you are (or if you know of) a PetFriendly establishment that would like
to be included in our listing, please let
us know! Questions? Contact Claudia
Folch at [email protected] for more
information.
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PetSmart Grant Road
(Grant/Swan)
Saturday - Wednesday
11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For Offsite Adoption Information,
please call 321-3704, ext. 106
A Hidden Gem Revealed:
The Story of Bruenor
The Humane Society of Southern
Arizona has pets turned over to the shelter for a variety of reasons. Experience
has shown us the majority of excuses for
giving up a pet happen to be because of
“people” problems. The most common
include: Cost, lack of time, lifestyle changes (new baby, divorce, moving, and marriage), allergies and more. Pets sometimes
do nothing at all to become unwanted.
Every day we battle the common
misconception that all shelter dogs have
behavioral or temperament issues. We
know from experience that many of our
adoptable dogs are very well behaved and
excellent candidates for most any home.
A perfect example is Bruenor, a
4-year-old hound mix who was brought
to HSSA because his owner was moving.
At his age, you would expect Bruenor
to remain with his human family -- playing ball, visiting with kids at the park, just
enjoying life. One day that all changed
when his owner left him at the shelter.
For a full month Bruenor waited, first for
his owner to return, then for a new person or family to take him home. Every day
people walked right past him, no matter
how hard he tried to get their attention
by barking and jumping at his gate. All
visitors could see was a large adult dog
who appeared to be very unruly. Visitors
assumed he was an untrained handful,
and they walked right past him in search
of a puppy or small, calm dog.
One special day a gentleman stopped
in front of Bruenor’s kennel and saw his
potential. He took the big dog home and
his life was changed forever.
It was discovered that outside the
shelter, Bruenor was a laid-back and wellbehaved dog with a hidden talent. Over
the next six months he received specialized training as a service dog to detect
seizures for his adopter. Bruenor turned
out to be excellent at his job, and was
soon going to shopping malls and grocery stores, even traveling on airplanes
with his owner. He finally had a job he
loved to do – one that allowed his owner
to live a normal life!
Sadly, Bruenor’s new owner became
terminally ill and was eventually forced
to live in an assisted living facility where
pets were not allowed. Bruenor soon
found himself back at the shelter.
“It is only with the heart that one
can see rightly; what is essential
is invisible to the eye.”
— Antoine de Saint Exupéry,
The Little Prince
For his second time around, HSSA’s
dedicated staff was determined to find
this deserving guy a new home as soon
as possible -- one in which he would be
able to continue using his miraculous gift.
After Bruenor was taken to a radio show,
we received a call from Mindy, a young
woman who suffers from unexpected seizures that cause her to fall to the floor
without warning and keep her from living
a normal life.
Mindy came in to meet Bruenor later
that day, fell in love, and adopted him
on the spot after talking on the phone
with his previous adopter. She learned all
about how Bruenor would alert her of an
upcoming seizure and other ways he was
trained to help. It was an amazing sight!
Bruenor started working right away and
never left Mindy’s side.
We know there are countless other
dogs who are waiting for their chance to
shine in the right home. We see them every single day in our shelter, but unfortunately they are often overlooked in favor
of small, cute, easily adoptable dogs. How
many Bruenors never do find that special
someone?
We hope that more people who visit
shelters will remember this wonderful
and talented hound when they see an
eager dog jumping and barking for their
attention. All we ask is that you stop and
consider what you may not be seeing.
Don’t assume the worst – the dog
you’re looking at might truly be a HIDDEN GEM!
Please be sure to visit the HSSA
website to meet more of our
“Hidden Gem” pets in desperate
need of love.
Training Classes Make
Better Relationships
HSSA offers the following dog training classes to help you and your dog
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Puppy Socialization
Basic Obedience
Intermediate
Canine Good Citizen
Red Rovers Kids Dog Training
Agility (3 levels)
Rattlesnake Avoidance
Toad Avoidance
For more information call 321-3704
x 147, or visit www.hssaz.org and
click on “Dog Training.”
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Caring for Pet Birds
• by Sara Gromley, Public Relations Assistant
It’s difficult to imagine life without a companion bird after you’ve
had one in the family. These feathered friends bring so much joy with
their quirky and inquisitive nature
and endless devotion to those they
love. No matter what kind of bird
shares your home, you will need to
know how to care for them to ensure that they live a happy, healthy,
and satisfying life. Pet birds require
special care and, in some cases, a
lifetime commitment. But as almost
all bird owners would agree, they
are worth all the time, effort, and responsibility in the world.
As unique individuals, each bird
has its own distinctive set of characteristics and attributes. The responsible bird owner must equip
themselves with the knowledge and
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understanding of the type of bird that
interests them prior to welcoming a
particular species into the household.
The first thing to recognize is that
birds thrive on daily interaction. Plan to
spend plenty of quality time with your
pet bird during supervised playtime
outside of the cage. It’s essential to remain vigilant about common household
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dangers — hot surfaces, open sources
of water, ceiling fans, other pets, exposed electrical cords, and windows and
mirrors, which might seem inviting but
can prove to be fatal. You and your bird
should enjoy each other’s company in a
safe, enclosed room playing with toys,
sharing bird-friendly treats, and learning
new songs and phrases.
Equally important for the health and
well-being of your bird is the need to understand its specific dietary needs. Many
owners provide a seed-only diet to their
birds, which is high in fat and deficient
in essential nutrients. A high-quality pelleted diet formulated for your bird can
provide optimum nutrition when supplemented with daily offerings of fresh
fruits and vegetables. Birds may seem a
little finicky when first presented with
broccoli, yams, dark leafy greens and bananas, especially when given the choice
of junk food (seeds). But with patience
and persistence, you can get your bird
on the right nutritional track.
Birds are very sensitive creatures; airborne contaminants and harmful chemicals commonly found in your home can
be fatal. Non-stick cookware fumes,
smoke, and cleaning solutions can all be
toxic to birds. Always monitor your birds
for indicators of poor health, change
in appetite, labored breathing, fluffed
feathers, and lethargic behavior. Watch
for changes in behavior and consult your
avian veterinarian immediately if problems persist. Routine checkups with an
avian specialist can help to ensure that
your bird is in good health and provide
you with a better understanding of his
or her needs.
By virtue of their exotic nature,
unique physiological features and natural history, birds are a very special kind
of animal. They enrich our lives and deserve the very best in return for their unconditional love. Many wonderful birds
are waiting to find new homes with local
avian-specific rescue groups. May your
heart go to the birds!
LESSONS FROM A LIZARD IN A STREAM
• by Marsh Myers, Director of Community Outreach
Years ago, I was walking with my who was twice his age and size. The to agree that compassion is more ofson through the Santa Catalina Moun- difference of how these two boys de- ten a learned trait. But you won’t find
tains when we happened upon a teen- cided to spend their trip to the moun- a class on this offered in most schools
age boy squatting by the edge of a tains – taking or appreciating life, re- and, sadly, the lessons are missing
stream. At first glance, he appeared to spectively – underscored the necessity from many homes as well. Enter the
be washing his hands in the icy water of the job I’ve performed at the Hu- rather unique niche occupied by huand I didn’t pay him much attention. mane Society of Southern Arizona for mane education.
As we ambled by, however, my son no- the past fourteen years.
There are few other humane eduticed that he was dipping
cation programs in the
...while many children–hopefully most –have an state of Arizona – many
something in the water,
pulling it out and dipping
inherent sense of empathy that will persuade them have fallen as the result of
it again. After watching
to rescue the tortured lizard from the hands of a dwindling budgets and a
him for several moments,
poor economy – and none
stranger, experts seem to agree that compassion is with the size and scope
a look of shocked realmore often a learned trait.
ization spread across my
of HSSA’s. HSSA continues
boy’s face and he instantto reach approximately
ly began to pepper the teenager with
In his book, The Thunder Tree, au- 14,000 children with our free or lowlanguage one does not usually expect thor Robert Michael Pyle wrote:
cost programs which include schoolfrom nine-year-olds. I was so astound“…a ditch somewhere – or a creek, based outreach, camps, internships,
ed by my son’s actions, I barely noticed meadow, woodlot, or marsh… These are literacy programs and the largest anias the teenager dropped something placesofinitiation,wherethebordersbe- mal welfare library in the state. That
small and dark into the trickling water tweenourselvesandothercreaturesbreak means that we provide services to aland quickly retreated into the treeline. down,wheretheearthgetsunderournails most exactly the same number of chilMy son ran over to the creek and fished and a sense of place gets under our skin… dren as we do animals… and the simiaround for the object, quickly reveal- Everybody has a ditch, or ought to. For larities do not stop there. The HSSA
ing the limp body of a small lizard. He only the ditches and the fields, the wood, actively recruits disadvantaged and
carefully laid the tiny, glistening crea- the ravines – can teach us to care enough special needs kids into our programs,
ture out on top of a flat rock where the for all the land.”
whether they are enrolled in foster
sun could warm it. He sat down and
Today, American children may very care, behavioral health services or are
watched with the same level of fasci- well be suffering from a serious disas- in custody through our juvenile detennation as the teenager he had chased sociation with the natural world and tion system. These are kids whose only
off, albeit fascination from an entirely animal life. We know that pet owner- real experience with animals may have
different angle. Within a few seconds, ship alone does not teach kids to ap- been abusive ones; and where humane
we could see the tiny lungs beginning preciate animals any more than the education may be their first introducto pump. The lizard’s mouth opened as occasional trip to the mountains is a tion to looking at animal life from the
though it was gasping for air. One leg suitable substitute for environmental steward’s perspective.
began to twitch. Within five minutes, education. And while many children
We hope you’ll join with us to help
the tiny reptile scampered off the rock – hopefully most – have an inherent preserve these amazing and transforand disappeared into the carpet of fall- sense of empathy that will persuade mative programs for the sake of inen pine needles and crushed bark.
them to rescue the tortured lizard from numerable cats, dogs, children… and
Two things fascinated me about the hands of a stranger, experts seem even the occasional lizard.
this experience. The first was the teenager, a boy of probably sixteen or seventeen years, who had so methodically
dunked the animal over and over again
into the snow melt, extracting it each
time as if to gauge the exact moment
of its death. There was something alEvery year, approximately 14,000 children benefit from
most clinical about his actions. The
our free & low-cost humane education programs!
second was my son, who so forcefully
Donate today: (520) 321-3704, Ext. 174 or 120
responded to the actions of a stranger
Humane Society programs
can help me, too!
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Our Friends and Family
Cynthia Sargent-Althaus
Matthew Miller
F. Suzanne Mohr
Virginia Alvarez
Virginia’s Team of Caretakers
Jane Ambrosek
Sadie Buck
Steve Anderson
Joseph & Margaret Bock Jr
Timothy Bailey
Vickie & Gloria Radoye
Carl Behrens
Sydney Bond
Bonnie McPherson
William Bergan
Karyn White
& Christine Burham
Florence Berns
Susan Dellheim
Jane Schlumberger-Blackwell
Lois Mervyn
Karl & Fumiko Rosenstein
Ann Tousley
Diane Brown
John & Panola Sabo
Buster Brown
Sally Brown-Ashton
Wilma Jean Brownstein
David Jager
Wayne Bugen
Sandra Cook
Evelyn Burbacher
Bev Blackwood
Roberta Caulkins
Sydney Bond
Rhonda D’Antuono
Betsey Gramer
Roman Darmer Sr.
Jennifer Bagosy
Jim & Roberta Barg
Nancy Chan
Gregory Cordrey
P J Corradetti
Phillip & Alison Don
Peter & Gail Gallo
Barry Goldstein
Howrey, LLP
James & Anita Huser Sr.
Francine Lipman
Rigo & Genevieve Ramirez
Charles & Patricia Rondelli
Todd & Isabelle Smith
Staff at Dusenberry River
Branch Library
Waco Supper Club
John & Nicea Wilder
John D’Auria
Carole D’Auria
David Dembowski
Joan Pearson, Florence
Blassingane & Nelda Broyles
Sylvia Fairlamb
Gene & Karla Cafarelli
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Greg Gibson
Robert & Edith Zagar
Cecilia Glines
Mary Giltner
Jennifer Griffin
Sandy Northcutt
Gus Guare
Mary Headley
Lucille Gurley
Clyde Gurley
Diana Harn
Belinda Barrington
& Andres Acedo
Co-workers from the
Tucson Police Department
Donna Flowers
Guy & Peggy Frazer
Virginia Lewis
Eric Schroeder
Jonathan Vest
Colleen Whealdon-Haught
Anna Ceder
David Jonsson family
& Thomas Jondall
Jennifer Hoffmann
Buzz & Roberta Hoffmann
Pamela Humphrey
James Humphrey
Ginny Irish
Patricia Kishbaugh
Christopher Jeffrey
Friends at Kinaxis Company
Betty Johnson
James Ryder
Dorothy Kollar
Jet Bortz & Elsie Smith
Howard & Florence Huber Jr
Charles & Eleanor King
Rowena Mickley
Michael Kay
Gwen Walker
William Kuller
“Friends Together”
Grief Support Groups
Marcia Mackey
Ramona Zinkin
Lois Mascarella
Stephen Coons
Nette Mason
Terry & Evelyn Pillinger
Phillip McFellin
Nancy Janson
Caitlin Moore
Virginia Culhane
Pauline Moore
M. Louise Boes
Joey Cruz
Robert & Edith Moore Sr, Robert
Moore Jr. & Joyce Osborn
Janet Zaidenberg-Schrum
Dorothy Morelli
Lorie Bean
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Memorials received Sept. 8, 2009 through Dec. 7, 2009
Ronald Pool
John Ozolins
Marcia Porter
Goodmans Interior Structures
Ofelia O’Reilly-Rohlwing
Burt & Company CPAs LLC
Gene Rose
JCJ Architecture
Cedric Sampson
Colin Sampson
Judith Sampson
Grant Schroeder
Blooming Enterprises
Freeman Plummer PC
Lonesome Dog Ranch
Cathleen McGrath
Jeff & Kim Miller
Jerry Osweiler
Duane Schumaker
Albert & Betty Slawson Jr
John Williams
Benjamin Schultz
Robin Schultz
Stephen David Shadegg
Mike & Alison Maricic
Bob & Sally Ohlfest
Elsa Soza
James Hackett
ScriptSave
Mary Ellen Sutton
Patricia Clooney
Michael Terrell
Linda Edman-Terrell
Sarah Thomas
Lore Hagemeyer
Hector Vargas
James & Veronika Holmberg
Doris Wells
Julia Carlson
Janet Zaidenberg-Edmonds
Katherine Jones
Susan Kornhaber
Lisa Wilson
Watt Spohn Universal
Edgar Youch
Daniel Yauch
Virginia Joy Zielbauer
Carol Blackmon
& Steven Cuthbert
Naydene Miller & Damon
An Ageless Tribute
Are you searching for a unique way to honor or
remember a loved one? The HSSA now offers tribute
rocks which can be customized and placed in our
tribute garden or taken home with you.
We offer two sizes of rocks; Small (4-6 in. palm
sized; $50) fits one word or name and the Large
(7-10 in.; $100) includes a word or name and your
choice of one of our selection of images.
For details, call Nikki Turner at 321-3704, ext. 174.
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Our Beloved Companions
“Alec” McClure-Alter
Ernie & Kathleen Gale
“Alley” McPherson
Sydney Bond
“Annie” Davenport
Jim & Judi Rowley
“Annie” & “Millie” Ascher
Ted & Jean Glattke
“Apollo” Ramirez
Sue Ahrens
Michael & Leah Bracht
“Barkley” Handler
Ruth Kea
“Barley” Ziegler
Peter Ziegler
“Bear” Knutson
Carol Koch
“Bear” Muczynski-Atwood
Gloria Muczynski
“Bette” & “Claire” Callahan
Terence Callahan
“Blackie” Murphy
Don & Marilyn Heller
“Bodacious” Miller
Kimberlee Miller
“Boobala” Bratt
Carol Bratt
“Bronco” Arseneault
Earl & Margery Chapman
“Buddy Bear” Overpeck
Marilyn Overpeck
“Buffy” Arnett
William Arnett
“Buster” Barker
Emery & Jackie Barker
“Cassie” Hugunin
Sydney Bond
“Charlie” Baker
Martin Kahao & Alison Hentges
“Charlie” Keating
Kenneth & Charlotte Keating
“Coby” Schreiner
Beverly Schreiner
“Cody” Babcock
John & Julie Babcock
“Cody” Hall
Vivian Allen
“Cooper” Manning
Bernard & Sandra Simon
“Cosmo” Balsa
Thomas & Elisabeth Balsa
& family
“Curly” Hubbard
Gail Brown; A very happy but
too short a life.
“Dallas” McElmurry
Kathleen Ryan & Mary Feisley
“Gabi” Stover
Jennifer Huffman-Swift
“Gringa” Ruelas
Dorinda Ruelas
“Henry” Kuelbs
George & Betty Hentz
“Honey” & “Willie Bob”
Mauldin-Johnson
Ellen Coinman
“Jake” Benita
Bradley Brainard
“Katie” & “Kelly” Brantley
Sydney Bond
“Kiowa” Cummings
Ted & Jean Glattke
“Leroy Brown” Sugarman
Jill Sugarman
“Lily” Poster
John Carlton
“Loafy” Lyons
Anna Ling; We miss you, Loafy!
“Lucy” Goodman
Anne Nelson
“Marcella” (Marcy) Rauh
Bob & Pat Rauh, and Cassie,
Mulan & Roxxi
“Maverick” Garrison
Lynda Pierce
“Max” Chavez
Mary Lou Hutchins
“Megan” Hill
Ron & Amy Hill
“Miss Kitty” Dance
Sydney Bond
“Miss Mia” Schnaps
Frank, Margaret, “Thor” &
“Hagar” Mitchell; We miss seeing
her gracefully prance through the
neighborhood.
“Nugget” Marino
Fran Moskovitz
Susan Sirkus
Memorial donations made to the HSSA are acknowledged
upon receipt with a card to the designated recipient.
Because of space constraints and printing costs, only
memorial donations of $35 or more per person/pet listed
will be included in the Memorials section of Humanely
Speaking. Please note that additional sentiments may be
included only as space allows. For more information or
corrections to memorial listings, please call Brooke Myers
at 321-3704, ext. 120.
“Oscar” Hill
Elizabeth “Grandma” Hill Peckenpaugh; Beloved retired
K-9, Pima County Sheriff’s
Department.
“Osires” Weisend-Flores
Tim Weisend
“Pearl” & “Seth” Felton
Paul & Sharyn Felton
“Rhett Butler” Tassler
Barbara Richards
“Roy” Lansman-Wolff
Sue Ahrens
Gail Cohn
Dayle Lansman & Gerald Wolff
“Sadie” Camp-Cowles
Laura Camp & Pete Cowles
“Sam” Roper
Patrick & Patricia Schifano
“Sassy” Carney-Wilson
Kate Fox
“Shay” Sack
Nancy & Caitlin Davis
“Simba” Edmond
Jacqueline Edmond
“Skyler” Kohn
Nikolas Hodge
“Solly” Franks
Dr. Andrea Hilden, DVM
“Sophia” Beards
Myrna Beards
“Sparky” Dubow
Susan Dubow
“Sugar” Rothschild
Barbara Dexter
“Sugar” Wilson
Paula Wilborn & Patsy Wilson
“Suki” Clayton
Mark & Janine Irvin
“Tengra” Edling-Brown
Michael & Leah Bracht
“Verona” Cornett
Mike & Alison Maricic
The Humane Society
of Southern Arizona
has received the top,
4-star rating from
Charity Navigator,
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most-utilizedindependent
evaluator of charities.
In Loving Memory:
“Bandit” Mullings
“Bandit” gave us the best 10 years of our
lives. He was truly a best friend!”
Julie and Ryan Mullings
Linda and Dan Kopp
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upcoming
events
Log on to the HSSA website at www.hssaz.org
for up-to-date information
on upcoming events.
January 23rd – Tucson Lifestyle Cover Dog Contest to benefit
HSSA. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 9:30 a. m. - 1:30 p.m.
For more information, visit our website at www.hssaz.org.
for Life Center. Hours on Friday the 5th are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
and Saturday the 6th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For info on donating
items for the sale, contact Inge at 321-3704, ext 142.
January 31st: – Bow Wow Bingo Night at our Companions
for Life Center. 4 - 6 p.m. $5 for the first card and $1 for each
card after that. Join us for a night of fun, music, and prizes!
Call 321-3704 ext. 188 for more information.
March 6th – Paws in the Plaza at Casas Adobes Plaza, Ina &
Oracle. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Come and enjoy the fun! Support the
HSSA by shopping at the stores in the plaza and having lunch at
participating restaurants. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to
win a $1000 shopping spree to the plaza. Live music, pet-related
vendors, a scavenger hunt, and more! Visit the HSSA website to
purchase raffle tickets and get the latest information on exactly
what’s happening the day of the event!
February is National Prevent a Litter Month
February 14th – Pet Theft Awareness Day. Have your pet
microchipped at a discounted price. Call 327-6088 for more
information.
February 20th – Animal Fair at Reid Park. Visit the HSSA
information table and view our adoptable animals from
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call 321-3704, ext. 177 for more
information.
February 23rd – Spay Day USA. Help a friend or family
member spay or neuter their pet and you’ll be a life saver!
February 27th – Bow Wow Bingo Night at our Companions
for Life Center. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5 for the first card and $1
for each card after that. Join us for a night of fun, music, and
prizes! Call 321-3704 ext. 188 for more information.
March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month
March 5th & 6th – Yard Sale for Education at the Companions
March 19th – Bow Wow Bingo Night at our Companions for
Life Center. 6:00-8:00 p.m. $5 for the first card and $1 for
each card after that. Join us for a night of fun, music, and
prizes! Call 321-3704 ext. 188 for more information.
Watch for – The Tails and Ales Dog Wash at Barrio Brewery
in March. Visit the HSSA website for date and details.
April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
April 30th – HSSA’s Annual “Puttin’ on the Dog” Celebrity
Fashion Show and Auction. Tucson Country Club, 5:30 - 9:00
p.m. See local celebrities and their dogs strut their stuff,
participate in one of the biggest silent auctions in Tucson,
and taste amazing food from the Tucson Originals. Call 3213704, ext. 188 for reservation information.
Visit HSSA’s Cafe Press Store for Cool Gear and Goodies!
T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Bumper Stickers,
Mugs and LOTS more, in many wonderful
designs that proclaim your love of
animals and support of the Humane
Society of Southern Arizona!
Secure online shopping 24 hours
a day; proceeds benefit HSSA.
www.cafepress.com/hssaz
Call Claudia at 321-3704 x 169 for more information.
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Discover what everyone in Tucson is wagging their tails about —
12th Annual
TucsonWeekly’sBestSpectacleforCharity–2007,2008,2009
Friday, April 30, 2010
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy wine, hearty hors d’oeuvres from the Tucson Originals and other refreshments
while Tucson celebrities, accompanied by their cherished family pets, model fashions
from local shops including Franklin’s Men’s Store, Maya Palace, Piece by Piece, Stems,
Buttz and Pour Moi. Find unique and pet-related items in our live and silent auctions.
Tickets are $100 per person in advance. Proceeds directly support the homeless animals of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.
Media Sponsor:
Tucson Lifestyle
Magazine
Platinum Paw Sponsors:
Lisa Roads Donau Family Foundation,
including Shan, Tirzah and Gunnar
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson
Available Sponsorship Levels:
F Diamond Collar - $12,500
F Ruby Rover - $7,500
F Pearl Pup - $2,500
F Ten-Karat Kitty - $600
F Gold Leash - $10,000
F Turquoise Tail-Wagger - $5,000
F Top Cat - $1,000
F Friendly Feline - $300
Be a sponsor of this gala event and help the animals even more! Sponsors receive complimentary tickets
to the event and a wide variety of publicity. For details, contact Gail Brown at 321-3704, ext. 117.
Information and tickets are also available on the Humane Society’s website at www.hssaz.org.
I Want to Join in the Fun!
❍ Please make ________ reservations for me @ $100 each. I am enclosing ________ total.
(No tickets will be mailed. Reservation list at door.)
❍ I’d love to be there, but can’t attend. Please accept my donation of ________ to help the animals.
❍ Credit Card: VISA
MC AMEX DISCOVER
❍ Check Enclosed (payable to HSSA)
Card No._ ____________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________________
Signature____________________________________________________________________________
Name as it appears on card_ ____________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
City_ _____________________________ State_ _______________Zip___________________________
Phone #___________________________________ e-mail_____________________________________
Please send this form and your payment to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona,
Attn: Gail Brown, 3450 North Kelvin Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85716
Interested in donating an item for the auction? Call Meredith at 321-3704, ext. 188
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Tucson, AZ.
Permit No. 1361
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
M a in Phone: (520) 327-6088
Web: w w w.hssa z.org
H HSSA Shelter – 3450 North Kelvin Boulevard
Open 11 - 6 PM, Monday - Saturday; 12 noon - 5 PM, Sunday.
• See page 12 for Offsite Adoption hours.
Adoptions: Adult Cats and Dogs: $80 Kittens and Puppies: $100
Purebred Dogs / Small Breeds: $135 Other animal adoption fees vary.
Dog/ Cat Adoption includes spay or neuter surgery, microchip, feline leukemia
test for cats, initial vaccinations, more. Add $15.50 Pima county license fee for
dogs over three months of age.
Receiving: HSSA is an open admission shelter. We charge a fee to release
animals to our care so we may continue to provide for all.
Admission fees: $35 per individual animal, $45 per litter.
• Please note that we are unable to pick up animals.
(For stray pick-up, call Pima Animal Care Center at 243-5900)
H Spay / Neuter Clinic (on Kelvin, just south of the shelter)
Open Monday through Saturday by appointment only.
Call our clinic at 881-0321 to schedule an appointment.
Spay / Neuter Fees: Cat Neuter: $35, Cat Spay: $65
Dog Spay or Neuter: $75-up (based on weight; extra charges may apply)
H Vaccination Clinics (Held at the Companions for Life Center on
Kleindale, just around the corner from the shelter)
H
Greenlee
HSSA Shelter
and Clinic
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
(North off Fort Lowell
between Country
Club and Dodge)
▲
N
Fort Lowell Rd.
Companions For
Life Center
3465 E. Kleindale
(North side of street)
Dodge Blvd.
Kelvin Blvd.
➜
Kleindale
Country Club Rd.
Saturday morning, 7 - 8:30 AM
Monday evening, 6 - 7 PM
Friday afternoon, 12:30 - 2 PM
Rabies vaccination $13 each,
all other vaccinations $10 each.
Microchip identification is available
at all of our clinics.