Pet Refuge Report

Pet Refuge Report
Published Quarterly • Issue 126 • Fall 2015
In this issue…
Articles:
A Child's Love....................................1
Urban Adventure Games................2
Adorable Adoptables .....................3
From our Friends Online ................4
Paws Across Michiana.....................6
Memorials:
In Loving Memory............................8
Pet Memorials ..................................9
In Honor of ........................................9
Pet Refuge Information:
Thanks to You..................................10
A Child's Love
Carrie Seale
A child's love is so strong and
so pure. Children don't see race
or gender. They don't see a dog's
breed. They see a dog's heart.
Skye had been to several adoption
events. A very sweet puppy who
loved to run and play. A wonderful
dog who had had a rough start to
her already short life. Skye came
to Pet Refuge with a severely
infected leg that eventually had to
be amputated. But some people
didn't see her as an energetic puppy
who just wanted a family to LOVE,
they saw her breed. I watched in
amazement as some people gave a
wider circle around her when they
went by.
But then something wonderful
happened. Max and his family came
to meet Skye. Max already knew he
loved her just by her picture. And
in the time he spent with her his
love grew.
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Before his family came to visit
Max was so worried about Skye
missing a leg. So worried to the
point he was prepared to build her
a leg out of his treasured Legos so
Skye could run and play.
Max was so amazed Skye could
run and play. That she could roll on
the floor with him and cuddle.
Max saw Skye's heart. Max saw a
dog who wanted to be loved. Max
didn't see a breed. Max didn't know
and didn't care about her breed. All
he cared about was he loved her
and she loved him.
After meeting Skye, Max came
back several times to say "goodbye'
to Skye. He had me in tears. Tears
of joy that children's hearts are pure
and simple. That children love for
the sake of loving.
Thank you, Max and Family, for
adopting Skye and loving her!
Wishin’ & Hopin’ .............................11
Upcoming Events...........................12
4626 S. Burnett Dr.
South Bend, Indiana 46614
(574) 231-1122
A Non-Profit Organization
Pet Refuge is a not-for-profit “no-kill” animal
shelter established in April 1978. Pet Refuge
is run by volunteers for the placement of
unwanted and abandoned pets into responsible
permanent homes.
www. petrefuge.com
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Urban Adventure Games
Margaret Suter
On Saturday, July 25, the seventh
annual Urban Adventure Games
were held. What’s so special about
the Urban Adventure Games, you
ask? And what does it have to do
with Pet Refuge?
First, back in March, during the
planning of UAG, they had a $5,000
charitable giveaway. How this
worked is non-profits that benefited
the local community filled out an
application on UAG Facebook to
be eligible. On an assigned date for
each non-profit during the month
of April, anyone could go on UAG
Facebook page and “LIKE” the
eligible non-profit. The top five
non-profits that received the most
“LIKES” won $1,000. Pet Refuge
not only received the most “LIKES”
for their assigned date, but the most
“LIKES” over all the other nonprofits. Way to go Pet Refuge!
The checks were rewarded to a
representative from each non-profit
at the opening ceremonies the
morning of the Urban Adventure
Games at Potawatomi Park. Pet
Refuge’s own Pam Balint, along
with her husband, Brian, received
the $1,000 check on behalf of Pet
Refuge from the Urban Adventure
Games.
Second, for being one of the top
five winners, each non-profit pulled
together a team and volunteered
at one of the many checkpoints. A
group from Pet Refuge volunteered
at the Newman Recreation
Center. Pam Balint and her crew
of volunteers consisting of Brian
Balint, Sue Beggs, Tracie Davis,
Dawn Keller and Pam Filley ran
the “Blind Pictionary” challenge.
The Urban Adventure Games are
made up of two per team, riding
their bikes from checkpoint to
checkpoint throughout South Bend
and Mishawaka to complete a
“challenge”, whether it is physical or
mental. For Blind Pictionary, one
of the team members would pick
a card with a name or description
on it. They would hold a piece of
paper over their head and draw
what was on the card. The other
team member had to guess what
they were drawing. Then they
would switch. A fun time was had
by the volunteers in this exciting
event. Next year we would also like
to have teams riding in the event!
Become a Pet Refuge Volunteer!
Do you believe in the mission of Pet
Refuge? Consider becoming a
Volunteer today. For more information
on becoming a volunteer, call the
office at (574) 231-1122.
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Did You Know?
Pet Refuge has their own retail shop!
I told Daddy to Adopt not Shop!
photo by
Kimberly Feltz Photography
Just a friendly reminder to adopt your furry friends from
your local animal shelter and/or rescue. Save a life!
Inside our new facility
we have many items for
sale for the animal lover.
Just a few of our items
are t-shirts, sweatshirts,
Grounds & Hounds
Coffee, coffee mugs,
tumblers, leashes, collars,
dog sweatshirts, dog and
cat toys.
If you don't know what
to get the animal lover
in your life for special
occasion, a visit to our
retail shop might be the
place to go.
Adorable Adoptables
These are loveable animals, looking for their fur-ever homes
Sylvester Stallone
DOB July 2011
Contrary to his tough name, this
big boy is a sweet and gentle soul.
Sylvester Stallone likes to follow
you around and ask for attention
and he loves to stay close to you. He
is an outgoing, talkative cat and he
enjoys the company of other cats.
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Owen
Owen would prefer to be your one
and only! Owen would thus love to
find his true forever home where he
can be the only pet. He is a friendly,
affectionate 5-year-old mutt. He is
an energetic boy who would benefit
from continued training. He loves
to play fetch and requires a securely
fenced yard.
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Romeo
Romeo is a leggy Min Pin mix
who is 4 years old. He is very
treat motivated and knows several
obedience commands. He is
housebroken. Romeo would prefer
to be an only dog, and while he
likes cats, they may not appreciate
his love. Romeo also has alot of
energy.
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From Our Friends Online
Mandy Glaser }‎ Pet Refuge
Gary Sciguy } ‎Pet Refuge
August 19
August 6
I adopted Auggie from Pet Refuge about this time
in 2004 as a 2 year old cat. Tonight he brought
me an anniversary gift. (It was wiggling a couple
minutes ago.) Thank you both for your wonderful
gifts. We have had a great 11 years.
Dear Pet Refuge and Foster Mommy Angie,
I've been in my fur-ever home now for one whole
month. I've been settling in and adjusting a little
more each day that I'm here. My new family has
been very patient and loving while I find my place
with them and my new fur-bro and fur-sis. (Mom
says my big, brown eyes melt her heart every day
and that helps me a lot if I get into trouble!)
Sarah Kovach } Pet Refuge
August 14
We adopted Dexter 6 years ago along with his
brother Drake and he is happy and content and a
great book mark! Thank you Pet Refuge for your
amazing work with the animals in our community
I do silly things that make my mom and dad laugh
at me; I lay like a "frog dog" and just love rolling
around and laying in the bathtub. I've also made a
few new two-legged friends, big and small! I met
my new vet, who really liked me and was so happy
that a big dog like me was rescued! I also started
"school" last week where I'm learning a lot of new
things including some manners (because no one
had ever really taught me those). My teacher visits
me once a week! I really like to hang with my dad
in the yard whenever he's outside and I love to
chew on Nylabones, play with squeaky plush toys
(my favorites are a snake and a fox!), hang with my
fur-bro in the yard, steal bones from him and take
naps with him, and I even really like my little fursis! I like to sniff her and be near her. Just wanted
to check in and say thank you for finding me a very
loving home...I'm opening my heart to my new
mom and dad.
Love always,
Bomber
(Formerly known as Apache)
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From Our Friends Online
Brittany VandenBossche } Pet Refuge
Emily DeClercq } Pet Refuge
I think Luna (formerly Cali) is quite enjoying her
new home and owner. I know I'm enjoying her.
She's quite the character. Thanks to Pet Refuge
for being a great organization to find new family
members!
My pretty princess is so sweet. She has never
lived up to her namesake Omarosa so she's been
Rosalita. She's definitely a one-human cat though.
She's friendly to others and loves attention but
she's pretty much all mine and prefers to stick by
me. And will throw a fit if I am at work too long. So
glad I came to get her! She's the first thing I see in
the morning since she insists on sleeping on the
adjoining pillow. I've updated you all plenty but
this picture was so cute I had to share. I do love my
torties (three now!).
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Kristen Hankamp } Pet Refuge
August 31
We got this little guy over two years ago from Pet
Refuge and he has been the perfect addition to our
family! We couldn't be more thankful to all those
who helped save his life! He is still getting used to
running around the new fenced yard we put in last
month! Lots of puppy yawns at our house when he
gets done playing!
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Michelle Lynn Cook } Pet Refuge
July 25
For those volunteers that remember Dakota...
He is doing awesome! I adopted him a little over 2
years ago. He is the best behaved dog I have ever
owned (and I've owned a lot). He's been nothing
but a blessing to me and my family. I'm so glad
that I had the opportunity to work with him while
volunteering, and to adopt him when it was clear
we were meant to be together. I wouldn't trade him
for the world
visit our website at www.petrefuge.com
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Paws Across Michiana
Pictures of recent Pet Refuge events and fundraisers
2015 Summer Camp
Unleashed
Edition
 Scarlett, Athena, and Joe Vogel visit
 Matt & Kelly from Potowatomi
Zoo with Iris, the skink
Pg. 6  Listening to Tipsy's heart with Dr. Gruber
 Melissa, vet tech from Western
Vet Clinic speaks to Camp Kids
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 Making fresh catnip sacks
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Book Buddy time
Zara came to teach them about therapy dogs and what
she does with hospice
 Book buddies
 Making new friends
 Kitty time!
 Observing Vet Surgery
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 Craft time
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Remembering Our Loved Ones
(As received in our office as of October 8th, 2015}
Clay Akeman from Dale & Judy
Bauer, Sandy Storms, The Robert
Akeman Family, The Bauer Family,
Dale & Sharon Cochran
Murl Avgerinos from Ronda &
Rufus Losee
Betty Baker from Ben & Debbie
Swanson
Orville & Pat Basil from Linda
Basil, Dennis McNary
Freda Baskerville from Ronda &
Craig Losee
Jack Beasley from Dawn Cook,
Marge Frost, Carolyn Hare, Joan
Ross
Jack Burbridge from Richard &
Marilyn O’Reilly
Carol Byrd from Del Lupa
Mary Alice Chemielowiec from
Christine Chudzinski, Laurie
DeBroka, Quark Net Friends,
Len Buszkiewicz, Mary Ann
Grembowicz, Ken Sauer, Karla
Cruise, Thomas & Kira Blacketor,
Mary Ann & Charles Piechocki,
Foster & Linda Martin
Leon “Red” Ciesielski from Pamela
Horvath, James & Christine
Coleman, WARH,WIL, WXOS
Vicki Conway from Connie & Jason
Jaronik, Joyce Pinkerton
Mildred Deal from Suzanne Myers,
Al & Nancy Vitale
Vicki Dial from Candace & Oscar
Azvedo
Kathy Drudge from friends
at the South Bend Tribune,
Denise Kimmel, James LaFree
Family, Dianne Dandino, Loretta
Spychalski, Shirley Meihak, Mr. &
Mrs. John Polonka, J. William &
Margaret Clemens, Joan DeBaets,
Basney Imports
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Peggy Ellerbrook from Mark &
Kathleen Goepfrich
Thomas E. Fisher from Accounting
Consultants, PC, Linda Szabo,
Ronnie, Angie, & Robbie Pond
Allison Freeze from Tracie
Lambert
Roy Gramenz from Eli Tyl
Timothy Gray from Terry & Bev
Sudlow
Gretchen Guzicki from Jane & Carl
Littrell, Linda Regelean, St. Joseph’s
Young Men’s Society, Carol & Bob
Berta
Beverly Kovacs from Ralph & Pam
Acito, Mrs. Ethel Benge, Dick &
Linda Kovacs, Ms. Dolly Mortell,
Joseph & Jo Ellen Lach, Karen
Kovacs, Vicki & John Acito, Paul
Rice, Mr. & Mr. Ted Sauerbeck
Dorothy Kreps from Jennifer
Houseknecht
Joseph Kuspa from Harold &
Linda Paul, Susn Leonard, Todd
Beavo, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond
Wlodarek, Larry & Janet Yoder,
Janet Edison, George & Veronica
Vargo
Richard Lang from Jacalyn & Paul
Franklin
Toni Legg from Tammy Gibson
Tesla Lundry from James Kramer
June Martin from Becky Lanning,
Cindy Stephens
Judy McCormick from John
McCormick
Leona McKnight from Co-workers
@ Morris Performing Arts (Scott,
Amy, Tammy, Ruth, Nancy, Judy),
Suzanne & Larry Cadieux, Kevin &
Rene Grose, Heraeus Kulzer, LLC,
Robert Huffman
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Michael Michaels from Jane &
Kent Martindale, Holly Moon,
Cathie Stout
Kim Mynsberge from Jeanne
& Thomas Huguenard, Nola &
John Mysnsberge, Rich & Angie
Thornton, Sue & Buck Bradley,
Joe & Jeanice Giesting, The
Gary Glassford Family, Daniel
& Kayanne Mynsberge, Tom &
Sue Mynsberge, Marcia & Chase
Deal, Keith,Kathy & Ron Freese,
Henry & Janice Bonne, Jeff &
Gina Mysnsberge, Mike & Deb
Mynsberge
Billie Norman from Emma Kucela
Tim Nusbaum from Ronda & Craig
Losee
Dee Pegararo from Marti &
Thomas Hertel
Lew Petrasovits from South Bend
Lodge # 235 BPO Elks
Sandy Powell from Sally Dunn
Joan Price from Tim, Joy & Shanda
Johnson, Bill Thurston
Richard Purvis from Joan Karcher,
Michiana Welcome Club, Granger
Garden Club, Jane Van Lengen,
Horizon Elementary School, Nancy
& Edward Zoller, Nancy Banks,
Sandy Varner
Laura Recio from Christopher &
Kathleen Kline, Patricia Mason
Norma Kay Ruder from The Balint
Family, Nancy Molnar, Dorothy
Heet
Phillip Paul Rynaert Jr. from
Beverly Hartley
Phyllis Rzepke from Linda
Ritschard, Joan Schweiger
Doris Siders from Kristi Fisher,
Tammy Zeigert, Joyce Pinkerton,
Dale & Judith Murphy
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In Loving Memory…
Albert Sipotz from Monica Cundiff
James Skaggs from Mary Ann
Collins
Eugene Sowell from Irvin & Judith
Finkler, Kathy White Gadacz
Delores (DeeDee) Stults from
BABSCO Supply
James Van Den Driessche from
Janice Gerhold, Mary Lerner
Ed Williams from Randy & Georgia
Smythe, Watchlords
Rick Willits from Klink Trucking,
Inc.
In Honor Of
Bette Gae Dart’s Birthday from
Michelle Davelaar, Janelle Higgins,
Teresa Dobson
Bo, Guiness, Black Lager from
Sierra Henthorn
Brian Peterson’s Birthday
Kathy Kaniewski from Ellen
Sonneborn
Meg Thompson’s Birthday from
L. Jack Rothe
Mr. and Mrs. Skaggs from Mary
Ann Collins
Sandy Parr from Matthew Nasser
Pet Memorials
All our Pets from Bob and Sandy
Matuszak
Annie Parr from Susie and Moses
Nasser, Matthew Nasser
Apollo from George and Maribel
Early
Bradley from Nicole Gardner
Bubbles from Matthew Nasser
Buttons and Tiny Renwick
Cat of Margie Stuart
Fluffy from Anne and Steve
LaBarber
Gracie from Elaine Hahaj
Izzo from Mark and Patty Hiatt
Kendal from Nelson Vogel
Laurel from Rick and Karen Miller
Lucy from Bettina Spencer
Oscar from Mark Coney
Precious from Teri Downey
Susan Long’s two cats from Susan
Long
Sydney from Christopher and
Kimberly Boynton, Jacquelyn
Boynton
Wrigley from Nelson Vogel
Latte from Dan Hylman
Shop & Save
Donate to Pet Refuge while you shop
online or in stores
• We have launched our very
own Online Store! Check
it out at https://shop.
petrefuge.com
• Scentsy user? Jacki Beath
has made a permanent
fundraiser for Pet Refuge!
Visit https://jackib.scentsy.
us/Buy and pick the Pet
Refuge Party!
• Amazon user? Shop using
AmazonSmile and Amazon
will make a donation to Pet
Refuge!
http://smile.amazon.com/
Did You Know?
The ABC Clinic is Michiana’s only low-cost spay/
neuter clinic providing high-quality high-volume
procedures to help eliminate pet overpopulation in
our community. We are proud to provide services
to all clients regardless of income. Call for more
information: (574) 291-7729 or (574) 291-SPAY
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Thanks To You
We are continually thankful for all the support we receive on a daily basis.
The Michiana community and their kind spirit keep us going to be able to
save countless dogs and cats.
Curtis and Judith Phillips
English Lutheran Church
Paw Mart #16 in Granger
Catholic Mission Team of Notre Dame’s
Office of Information Technology
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
Urban Adventure Games, INC
Atlas Specialty Products
Craig & Judith Nitz
Brown Intermediate Center
Horizon Elementary School
Patricia Nemeth
Josephine Kozlowski
Vicki Hoy Cooper
Stanley and Cathie Szklarek
James Weber
First
Big Lots on Hively in Elkhart
Ken Blazier
Tasty Peach Studios, Inc.
Brenda and James Fleming
Laura Epperson
Autumn Creagh
Brian Kubiak
John McGuire
Winifred VandenBossche
Weichert Realtors Jim Dunfee & Associates
Indiana Toll Road Administration Building
Pet Refuge’s
Annual Bazaar | Open House | Pictures with Santa | Bake Sale | Adoption Event
December 5th, 2015 • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
We are changing it up this year. We are combining our bazaar, bake
sale, and annual Open House into one day.
This year’s Pet Refuge Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held at Pet
Refuge; 4626 Burnett Dr. South Bend, IN 46614.
Along with the vendors, we will have our bake sale, animals
available for adoption, and food provided by our volunteers.
Space will be limited. So please get your registration in early, if you
are interested.
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Wishin’ & Hopin’
Support Pet Refuge!
Fundraising opportunities!
There is a new way for
you to support Pet Refuge,
BlueBucket! Starting
March 2nd, participating
restaurants will be donating
a portion of the proceeds
from select items to one
of five organizations of
your choice and Pet Refuge is one of the five selected
organizations. All you need to do is go to a BlueBucket
establishment, order an item with the BlueBucket icon
next to it, and when you go to pay, be sure to select Pet
Refuge! For more information, visit their website at
bluebucketsb.weebly.com or find them on FaceBook at
“BlueBucket South Bend”.
Purchase The Diamond
Card, benefitting Pet
Refuge for only $25 for
$1000’s of local savings
and values!
Purchase a card for $25
and Pet Refuge gets $10 for each card
purchased! The card is good for a year and provides
discounts at many local businesses like Drive&Shine.
We have our own personalized cards with Mr. Magoo
and Schroeder on them! We will sell them at events,
the shelter, online, to your friends, etc.
Visit the website: www.thediamondcard.net
Download The Diamond Card mobile app for your
iPhone or Android device for FREE and stay updated
on all of the new businesses and deals in your area.
PR Notes
• Bring us your aluminum cans! We are able to take them
in and get money for them.
• Do you shop at Krogers'? If you have a Kroger's card,
you can go to Kroger.com, register your card. Then
every time you use your card, Pet Refuge will receive
money based on your purchase. We will receive money
quarterly based on the expenditures of our supporters.
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All donations are fully tax-deductible. We thank you
for caring for the animals. The following are items that
we need.
• ¾” Scotch tape, matte finish
• Treats
• Crates - medium & large sizes
• Pooper Scoopers
• Kongs and/or Nyla-bones
• Iams Adult Dog Food
• Soft Treats
• Purina Dog Chow
• Moist & Meaty soft packet dog food
• Pedigree Canned food (really, really need all of
the time!)
• Any type of sturdy dog toys - especially the kind
we can hide treats in
• Canned Kitty Food (Fancy Feast is good)
• Tidy Cat CLAY litter.
Cat Kennel Enrichment Wish List
• Small Cat Toys, Small Balls, Toys on Sticks
• Small Laser Pointers
• Crinkly Bags or Crawl-Through Tunnels
• Small, cat-sized cardboard boxes
• Cat Treats - prefer Crunchy kind, Tarter Control if
possible
• Cat Beds - the ‘crawl inside’ type, small preferred
• New Kuranda Cat Towers
• Donations and/or Sponsorship for the Cat
Kennel Enrichment Program
Shelter Statistics
Dog Statistics
May2015
June 2015
July 2015
Aug 2015
Adopted
Total Dogs
14
17
29
25
68
86
90
87
Adopted
Total Cats
11
17
20
273
263
272
Cat Statistics
May2015
June 2015
July 2015
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Upcoming Events…
November 28th
November 28th – December 19th
December 5th
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Petsmart North (off Grape Rd.)
Tree of Lights
at Kryder's Veterinary Clinic .
Honor your pet or the pet of a
loved one by placing a bow, a
treat, or an ornament on the
tree.
Pet Refuge’s Annual Bazaar/
Open House/ Bake Sale/
Adoption Event
Pet Refuge.
4626 Burnett Dr. South Bend
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
Our volunteers along with volunteers from other
charities will be at Barnes & Noble
assisting you with your gift
wrapping throughout the
holiday season. Come by
and say hello!
Cat Adoptions
• Every Wednesday and Thursday night from 6pm to 8pm at
our Shelter.
• Every Saturday afternoon from 11am to 3pm at our Shelter.
• Every Saturday afternoon from 11am to 3pm at PetSmart
North (off of Grape Rd)
• Every other Sunday from 12pm to 3pm at PetSmart South
(off of Ireland Rd)
• Every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm at PetSmart North (off of
Grape Rd)
• The first Saturday of each month from 11am to 2pm at
Petco (University Drive in Granger)
Dog Adoptions
• Every Wednesday and Thursday night from 6pm to 8pm at
our Shelter.
• Every Saturday afternoon from 11am to 3pm at our Shelter.
• Every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm at PetSmart North (off of
Grape Rd)
• The first Saturday of each month from 11am to 2pm at
Petco (University Drive in Granger)
• The last Saturday of each month from 12 to 2 pm at Paw
Mart (off of S.R. 23 in Granger)
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Pet Refuge, Inc.
P.O. Box 4534
South Bend, Indiana 46634
PERMIT No. 9
MISHAWAKA, IN
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NON-PROFIT