Ninth Annual Ales for Tails will be June 18!

Spring 2014
Ninth Annual Ales for Tails will be June 18!
It’s the perfect recipe for the start of summer. Start with
good friends. Add a variety of craft beers, paired with
delicious foods. Then toss in a fantastic silent auction and
an exciting live
auction. The result
is Ales for Tails,
Kokomo Humane
Society’s signature
fundraising event.
What happens at
Ales for Tails? It’s
an evening of fun
and food, with a
spectacular silent
auction. Chef
Cynthia Yazdani
of PASTArrific
will prepare hors
d’oeuvres specially
chosen to complement
the craft beers and
Indiana wines.
Indulgence Bakery is in
charge of desserts, and
The Kokomo Homebrew
Association will put in
a guest appearance. Look for stations with beer choices at
each one, along with great food.
This is our ninth year for Ales for Tails, which will take
place June 18 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at PASTArrific, 3001
S. Webster Street in Kokomo. The event committee has been
bustling, finding the perfect donations for the silent auction,
and choosing the best items for the live auction, facilitated
by Cartwright Ellis of Crume/Ellis Auctioneers. Our auctions
get better each year, with sports memorabilia, art work,
electronics, specialty baskets and much more.
Tickets for Ales for Tails are $40 per person, and $50 at the
door, if we don’t sell out in advance. You can find tickets
at the Kokomo Humane Society, Jefferson Road Animal
Hospital and on our website, www.kokomohumane.org.
Top Dog sponsor for Ales for Tails is Jefferson Road
Animal Hospital for the ninth year in a row. Many thanks to
Dr. Bob Mason and his staff for their support.
Best Friends sponsors are King’s Heating
and Plumbing; Haynes International;
Edward Jones; William and Sandra Knarr; Always About Pets;
Robert Mullen and Dianna Delgado; Bolinger Law Firm; BCR
CPA Group; PASTArrific;
and Hoosier AM/FM Radio.
Tail Waggers sponsors
are Bill and Karen Peelle;
Kokomo Animal Hospital;
Peelle Law Office; The
Hardie Group; Phun, MD,
LLC; Wendy’s of Kokomo;
Pet Care Clinic; Advanced
Medical Imaging; and
Community First Bank.
Cool Cat sponsors are
Don and Deborah Zent;
Heather and Milo Sekulich;
Cone Palace; Melissa Ellis
Real Estate Appraisals;
Security Federal Savings
Bank; Kokomo Glass Shop;
Bryan and Pam Barnett; Bush Veterinary Service;
Beckley Office Equipment; and McGonigal Buick
GMC Cadillac.
Face Lickers are Mackey Hagenow; Kim and
Linda Gilbert; Cindy Mapes; Eriks Chevrolet; David and
Diane Turner; Pratap and Nirmala Gohil; Mick and Marydee
Daily; McCord’s Express Care; Mark Lynn and Kirsten
Leonard; Andy and Michelle Russell; Angela and Richard
Zeltner; Krystal Coombs; Andrew and Mary Baker; Crume/
Ellis Auctioneers; Al and Dottie Crebo; and Herbst Family of
Pharmacies.
Thanks, too, to the
many businesses and
individuals who donated
items for both the silent
and live auctions.
We look forward
to seeing you at Ales
for Tails! Join us at
PASTArrific on June 18,
from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.!
Four Paws Press is a semiannual
newsletter produced by the
Kokomo Humane Society,
713 N. Elizabeth Street,
Thanks to our generous Ales for Tails sponsors!
Top Dog ~
Kokomo, IN 46901
www.kokomohumane.org
Phone: 765-452-6224
Best Friends ~
Man a ge m e n t St a f f
Jean McGroarty,
Executive Director
Jackie Koontz,
Shelter Administrator
Billy Bryant,
Animal Control Supervisor
Jackie Vore,
Adoption Manager
Jeana Watson,
Shelter Manager
Karen Wolfe,
Community Outreach Coordinator
William and Sandra Knarr
Robert Mullen and Dianna Delgado
Tail Waggers ~
Rafaela Wright,
Volunteer Manager
An i ma l Ca re St a f f
Diana Coleman, Eddie Dietzen,
Jodi Ennis, Audie Grove,
Candy Rork, Jessica Shaw
An i ma l Co n t ro l St a f f
Travis Bline
Mai n t ena n c e
Bill Reel
Mi s s i o n
Improving the lives of
animals. Preventing
cruelty through education.
Uniting pets with families.
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Bill and Karen Peelle
PHUN MD, LLC
Cool Cats ~
Don and Deborah Zent
Cone Palace
Heather and Milo Sekulich
Melissa Ellis Residential Appraisals
Security Federal Savings Bank
Beckley Office Equipment
Kokomo Glass Shop
Bush Veterinary Services
Bryan and Pam Barnett
McGonigal Buick GMC Cadillac
Face Lickers ~
Mark Lynn and Kirsten Leonard
Mackey Hagenow
Andy and Michelle Russell
Kim and Linda Gilbert
Angela and Richard Zeltner
Cindy Mapes
Krystal Coombs
Eriks Chevrolet
Andrew and Mary Baker
David and Diane Turner
Crume/Ellis Auctioneers
Pratap and Nirmala Gohil
Al and Dottie Crebo
Mick and Marydee Daily
Herbst Family of Pharmacies
McCord’s Express Care
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From the Director’s Desk:
We’re Ready for New Digs!
We know what it’s like to have
something wear out. That once-perfect
pair of shoes, the car you saved all your
money to buy, the stove or washing
machine that just isn’t what it used
to be. Here at the Kokomo Humane
Society, we live with that something
every day. We walk in and out of it,
house animals in it, repair it when the
walls crumble and long for something
newer and more functional. It’s our
animal shelter building.
When our building was new in 1952,
I’m sure it was great. It fit the needs
of the community at that time. It was
a place to bring animals that were
running at large, or animals that people
could not otherwise rehome. As time
went on, new additions and renovations
were added here and there. In 2014, it’s a different story.
For the past two or three decades, the animal sheltering community
has been able to take advantage of innovations in air circulation, noise
abatement, sound modification and the creation of a healthier environment
for shelter animals. The removal of waste matter from kennels now allows
for easier sanitation for the dogs, cats and small animals in our care. Shelters
are now able to display animals in appealing, attractive cages and kennels.
Because of the condition of our current shelter and the many positive
changes in animal sheltering, we are ready for New Digs. The Kokomo
Humane Society has purchased land at the corner of Home Avenue and
Hoffer Street. We’ve engaged an architect who has drawn up plans and given
us a peek at what the new shelter will look like. We have an excellent Capital
Campaign Committee, and are raising funds to build the new facility, which
will cost us about $2 million.
We’ve raised a little over a third of the funds we anticipate we will need,
and we have a long way to go. If you would like to be in on the ground floor
of this worthwhile project, if you want to help make Howard County an even
better place for people and animals, please give us a call at 765-452-6224. If
you aren’t able to help financially, we can put you to work in other ways. If
you know someone who loves animals and might like to help, we’ll be happy
to send them a brochure or give them a call. Just let us know.
The Kokomo Humane Society’s New Digs will be great for Kokomo and
Howard County. It will be great for the animals who come through our
doors. Please support our New Digs campaign. You’ll be proud of the results,
and glad to have been a part of it!
Jean McGroarty, CAWA
Executive Director
Ou r V isio n :
We envision a
humane community,
where all animals are
wanted, respected
and cherished.
Shelter hours
Monday through Saturday
noon until 5 p.m.
KHS Bo ar d o f D irec to rs
Dave Kitchell, President
Brent Dechert, Vice
President
Karen Peelle, Secretary
William Humphrey,
DVM, Treasurer
Directors:
Matt Boor
Cindy Dunlap
Melissa Ellis
Monica Harp
Ann Harrigan
Terri King
Mark McCann
Corey Swart, DVM
Adam Vernengo, DVM
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D i d Yo u K n o w
• Dogs (and wolves and foxes) are
descended from a small, weasel-like
mammal called Miacis which was a
tree-dwelling creature and existed about
40 million years ago. Dogs, as we know
them today, first appeared in Eurasia
about 13,000 years ago, and were
probably a direct descendant of a small,
grey wolf (not from the type of jackal
or jackal/wolf as previously thought).
The dingo is not native to Australia
but was introduced thousands of years
ago by the first immigrants. Dogs were
first domesticated by cavemen in the
Palaeolithic age and gradually developed
(or were bred) into the breeds known
today.
• The tallest dogs are the Great Dane and
the Irish Wolfhound. The largest Great
Dane stood at 40.6 inches and an Irish
Wolfhound 39.4 inches.
• Dogs have been used as guards, hunters,
draft animals, eyes for the blind,
drug and explosive detectors, rodent
controllers- and even weapons! In Roman
times and the Middle Ages, mastiffs
wearing light armour, carrying spikes and
pots of flaming sulphur and resin ran
into battle against mounted knights. In
World War II the Russians trained dogs to
run suicide missions between the tracks
of German tanks with mines strapped on
their backs.
• Unlike humans and dogs, cats do not
suffer a lot from loneliness. It is a mistake
to project our social feelings onto our
cats. Cats are social to a degree, but they
are far more concerned with territorial
issues than we can even imagine.
• Purring: To purr, cats use extra tissue
in the larynx (voice box). This tissue
vibrates when they purr.
• In ancient Egypt, killing a cat was a crime
punishable by death.
• In ancient Egypt, mummies were made
of cats, and embalmed mice were placed
with them in their tombs. In one ancient
city, over 300,000 cat mummies were
found.
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Not Too Early to Think About
Barktober Fest
We know, we know….it was a very rough winter and a very late spring.
And now we’re talking about autumn so soon? Yes, because autumn means
October, and October means Barktober Fest! Mark your calendars for October
11 for Barktober Fest 2014,
from 9 a.m. until noon at the
Highland Park stage. Bring
your dog, your dog’s costume
and your sense of creativity.
And don’t forget your wallet so
you can visit our vendors and
donate to a great cause.
This is our eighth year for
Barktober Fest. It’s a dog walk.
There are games for people and
dogs. And contests. And a cake
walk. And vendors. And so
much
more.
We have
lots
of fun
with our
canine
companions (and even a few incredibly calm cats), and
hope you will join us. Remember that it’s a fundraiser,
and we ask walkers and their dogs to raise funds for the
Kokomo Humane Society. Talk to friends, neighbors,
relatives, co-workers and ask them to donate for the
animals.
You will be getting a flyer from us in late summer
with more information. In the meantime, circle
October 11 and get ready for fun!
happy tails
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Ziggy ... such a prize
“I can’t say how much Ziggy means to me…”
With gratitude and appreciation, this is a picture of my
precious Ziggy-dog, adopted from KHS December 22, 2011.
Ziggy was located by my grandson and his fiancé and the
adoption was finalized by my son, given to me Christmas
morning. I can’t say how much Ziggy means to me, adding
the love he gets from family members.
I’m grateful to each of you for caring for Ziggy until he
became mine. This picture of Ziggy was taken as he cuddled
with his squeaky toy on the back porch swing.
We love each other, I believe. Ziggy is gentle—adapts to my
schedule and is so well mannered. My deep thanks to each of
you who sheltered him. He’s such a prize.
Betty Cooper
Takin’ a Chance
on Love!
We picked up Captain, now Chance,
from the vet this morning! He’s perfect
for us. He’s a happy puppy.
Jennifer Jackson
Bella: Beating
the Odds
This is a recent picture of Bella. She was
Sassy and has bad heart murmur but that
doesn’t hold her back! She is awesome
and smart. :-) One year old today!
Breaking the odds! YAY!
Robin Reichold
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Kind Thoughts
In memory of Constance Hallam
Crume/Ellis Auctioneers
Cartwright and Susan Ellis
In memory of Max Combs
Helen Combs
In memory of Jim Schuring
Mary Anne Zika
In memory of Kyle Colllins
Terry and Rhinda Baumfalk
In memory of Carolyn Kitchell McClure
Bill and Anita Kitchell
In memory of June Wood
Jerry and Geraldine Ashburn
In memory of Gerald Graham
Judy Graham
In memory of Jeff O’Connell
Ruth Worthley
In memory of Brian Maibaum
Lester and Carol Maibaum
In memory of Josephine Alexander
Tamara Pekarske
The Kokomo Humane Society
Capital Campaign Committee
Nicole Peel
In memory of Jeff Kuntz
Craig and Ann Loveless
Cindy and Ben Burge
Laura Shahan
Treva Smith
Larry Ellison
Bev and Joe Reel
K. Elaine Stiner
Paul and Liz Martin
Jeff, Tom and Tim Martin
and families
Sam and Missy Eichmiller
In memory of Winifred Kitchell
Tony and Ellen Hocker
First Wives Club
Bill and Karen Peelle
The Kokomo Humane Society
Capital Campaign Committee
The Kokomo Humane Society Board of Directors
Stephen and Nancy Van Horn
Harry F. McNaught, Jr.
Richard W. and Sharon Clark
John and Gay Hoover
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kind thoughts
Karen Fell
Joseph and Sheila Pullen
Terry and Diana Guyer
Jerry and Jayne Ousley
Ann Millikan
The Stevens Family
Dick and Myra Sanburn
Larry and Jayne Cook
Marty and Jim Meck
Ron and Pam Barsh
Carmen and Kay Lynn Christianson
William and Carolyn Shirley
Marianne Christie
Jean Hunter
PEO Sisterhood Chapter DM
In memory of Winifred Whittaker
Tony and Ellen Hocker
Ronald and Pamela Barsh
First Wives Club
Bill and Karen Peelle
The Kokomo Humane Society
Board of Directors
Stephen and Nancy Van Horn
John and Gay Hoover
Karen Fell
Joseph and Sheila Pullen
Terry and Diana Guyer
Jerry and Jane Ousley
Ann Millikan
The Stevens Family
Dick and Myra Sanburn
Carmen and Kay Lynn Christianson
William and Carolyn Shirley
PEO Sisterhood Chapter DM
Judy McNichol
In memory of Jerry Pavey
George and Virginia Pavey
In memory of Jerry Glen Bryant
Garrett Floyd
In memory of Joan Thompson
Daine and John Auzins and family
In memory of Freda G. Smith
J. Hugh and Josephine Dwyer
In memory of Brenda Heaton
Joe and Betty Shue
In memory of Richard Keyton, Patty
Renbarger’s father
The Kokomo Humane Society
Capital Campaign Committee
Troy and Gina Carter
In memory of my mom, Dorothy Watson,
who passed away February 22, 1993.
Derinda K. Durham
In memory of Clarence L. Showalter
Terrence P. Bergin
James and Anna Kuhns
Cathelene Tedlock
Jeffrey and Maria Showalter
In memory of Curtis Loren Reed
Craigory B. Reed
Dave and Cindy Rush
UAW 1166
In memory of Donald J. Kennell
Scott and Cindy Salmons
In memory of Lois Augustine
Lois D. McKean
Sue Clouser
Opal Gappens
Gwen Hobensack
Betty Reser
Juanita Tebbe
Velma Clark
Richard and Patricia Grams
Friendship Haven Resident Council
Clarene Junker
In memory of Eileen Bushong
Robert and Jean Brasser
In memory of Kirby and Jo Alexander
Kevin and Hilda Burns
In memory of Kirby Alexander
The Kokomo Humane Society Capital
Campaign Committee
Tamara Pekarske
In fond memory of Dr. Dick Fretz
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In memory of Jesse Rogers
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In memory of Hubert (Rock) Hudson
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In memory of Norma Rhodes
The Faute Family
In memory of Carol Beaty
Heather and Milo Sekulich
kind thoughts
In memory of Pete Horoho
Bruce and Carol Savage
In memory of Vicky Woodbury, my sister
Cynthia Johnson
In memory of Diane Coffman
Elaine McMahon
Cheryl McMahon
Susan Ashburn
Carol and Dale Turner
In memory of Renda Hamilton
The Kokomo Humane Society Capital
Campaign Committee
Mick and Marydee Daily
Crume/Ellis Auctioneers and Appraisers
John and Lorita Hackerd
In memory of Jane Kennedy
Kay and Dan Tharp
George and Marceita Wolf
Larry and Karen Mann
Dave and Brenda DeMaggio
Rob and Terri Tharp
In memory of departed friends
John McCoy
In memory of Jetta, Jamey Alvey’s beloved pet.
Bradley Vossberg
In memory and honor of Katie Jo Benay and
Spunky Jay Gordon
Jerry and Janet Horn
In memory of Asia
Kathy and Jim Scheffler
Eugene and Nancy McGarvey
In memory of Joey and Sid Kubesch’s
beloved Patti
Kathy and Jim Scheffler
Eugene and Nancy McGarvey
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In memory of Rudy, pet of Dr. and Mrs. Matt
Steiner
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In memory of my dog Matthew
Joan C. Thompson
In memory of Dollie, faithful pet of Pat and
Tom Georges
Bradley Vossberg
In memory of Buckwheat, best friend of Abbe
Talbert
Cora Schertz
In memory of Linda Petty’s cat Missy
Elissa Hughes
In memory of Rupert, Dick and Louann
Kitchell’s dog
Dave and Linda Kitchell
In memory of Ben, a very good dog
Jean McGroarty
Dave and Linda Kitchell
In memory of Tank, a gentle soul.
Jean McGroarty
In memory of Carney and Neela Burke,
beloved wolfhounds of Rosemary and
Alan Burke.
Rodney and Anamaria Shrock
In memory of Storm Jackson
Patricia Jackson
In memory of Molly Durham, Mike and
Susan Durham’s dog.
Patricia Jackson
In honor of Jasmin J. Spall
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff L. Spall, Sr.
In honor of Sisters Martin and Clarise
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gene
McGarvey
Heather and Milo Sekulich
In honor of Holly Day
Heather and Milo Sekulich
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday
to Marilyn Seagrave
Marilyn Grant
In honor of Bill and Karen Peelle
Harlan and Carolyn Miller
In honor of Sue and Jim May
Jon and Karen Wolfe
In honor of Daniel and Lynette Wolfe,
Amy and Andrew
Jon and Karen Wolfe
In honor of Karen and Jim Cogdill’s
wedding
Ken and Linda Ferries
Jeryl and Steven Cross
Jodi and David Keene
George and Virginia Pavey
Bonita and David Kincaid
And others
In honor of my mother, Betty Hopkins’
birthday
Angela Dimmitt
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Calendar of
Events
May–October
2014
May
28 4:00 p.m.Volunteer
Orientation at Kokomo
Humane Society. Call
Rafaela at 462-6224, ext.
4 for more information
June
18 5–8 p.m. Ales for Tales
at PASTArrific, 3001 S.
Webster in Kokomo. See
page 1 for information
25 4:00 p.m.Volunteer
Orientation at Kokomo
Humane Society. Call
Rafaela at 462-6224, ext.
4 for more information
August
27 4:00 p.m.Volunteer
Orientation at Kokomo
Humane Society. Call
Rafaela at 462-6224, ext.
4 for more information
October
11 9 a.m. until noon.
Barktober Fest at
Highland Park near the
stage. More information
later this summer!
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In Memory of Our Ben
We at the Kokomo Humane Society were saddened this spring
to lose our shelter dog, Ben. He celebrated his tenth birthday last
May. Ben lived at the shelter and greeted visitors, letting them
pat him and talk to him. He was a very good listener.
He visited schools with our Humane Education staff, and was
for several years an integral part of teaching kids how
to be safe around dogs. He was brought to us as a stray,
but it was apparent to everyone that he was a very special
dog. He was calm around children, was not bothered by
large groups of people, and was always gentle. He loved
to go for rides, and loved to play outside, especially in
the snow.
He has been missed so much by our staff, and by his
best buddy, Jonah, who comes to work with our shelter
manager. Ben’s loss has left a huge empty space in our
lives and in our hearts. We will always love him.
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