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President’s Notes
THOUGHTS FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO
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Photo by Jack Cruikshank
s the
state’s oldest
and largest
animal welfare
organization, the
Michigan Humane
Society has long
been known for
doing virtually
anything and
everything for the
animals of our
community:
investigating
allegations of
animal cruelty,
rescuing animals
from dire situations, accepting stray and
owner-relinquished animals, adopting animals
into loving homes, providing veterinary care,
working to pass animal protection legislation,
and much, much more. While our staff, Board
of Directors, volunteers, and supporters like
you can take much pride in what we do for
the animals, it is clear that much more remains
to be done in order to solve the problems of
animal homelessness, abuse and neglect.
Part of the solution to myriad animal issues
is defining and creating what a healthy
community looks like for the animals who
reside there. Are animal control facilities
adequate to handle the animals they are
mandated to care for? Are there strong
collaborative working relationships with
animal rescue organizations, as well as easily
accessible and affordable sterilization and
preventative veterinary care programs? Do the
residents of the community know where to
find their lost animals? Are animal cruelty laws
uniformly enacted and enforced?
These are just a few of the questions being
asked as the Michigan Humane Society looks
to the future and what our role in that healthy
community should be.
Envision a day when …
• Every companion animal lives out his or
her life in a loving home
• Every companion animal receives the
appropriate veterinary care for the duration of
his or her life
• No animal suffers from neglect or abuse
• All animals – companion and wild – are
valued for their vital roles in the community as
a whole
It does take a certain amount of creativity,
as well as a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves
and work together to achieve a common good.
Animals ask for so very little – so please do
what you can to help them. Opportunities
abound, from acting as a temporary foster
family for a litter of homeless kittens to taking
part in our fundraising efforts, such as the
Mega March for Animals. We invite you to
join us at Hart Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 5 to help
end animal homelessness.
Other simple ways to help include
promoting the use of identification tags,
encouraging animal adoptions rather than the
purchase of pets, or even passing out flyers
about our low-cost sterilization program.
Anything and everything you do is much
appreciated, not only by us, but more
importantly, by our four-legged friends.
MICHIGAN HUMANE
SOCIETY SERVICES
Adoption of Companion Animals
Animal Behavior
Assistance
Animal Care/Protection Information
Cruelty Investigation
Education
Legislative Advocacy
Rescue of Injured Animals
Reuniting Lost Animals
With Their Guardians
Shelter for Stray/
Abandoned/Unwanted Animals
Spay/Neuter Program
Veterinary Centers
Volunteer Program
Wildlife Care and Shelter
Cal Morgan
President & Chief Executive Officer
WHERE YOUR
MONEY GOES
12%
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009
FUNDRAISING
1%
9%
RETAIL OPERATIONS
CHAIR OF
THE BOARD
Cheryl Lippert
VICE CHAIRS
Linda Axe
Ed Powers
SECRETARY
Cheryl L. Phillips
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www.michiganhumane.org
TREASURER
Dennis Harder
DIRECTORS
Madeleine Berman
David L. Bialosky
Elizabeth Correa
Samantha Durakovic
Tina Ford
Sam Haberman
MANAGEMENT & GENERAL
Beverly Hall Burns
Ross Lerner
Lee Lien
Denise Lutz
Petra Pepellashi
Rick Ruffner
Bruce Thal
78%
SHELTER, RESCUE, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS
CHARITABLE HOSPITALS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Table of Contents
Volume 2 Issue 3
michigan
hu mane
society
HOW TO REACH US
Detroit Center for Animal Care
7401 Chrysler Drive
Detroit, MI 48211
Adoption Center – 313.872.3400
Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004
Berman Center for Animal Care
900 N. Newburgh Road
Westland, MI 48185
The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality
service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.
COVER STORY
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Adoption Center Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m
Veterinary Center Hours
Mon.-Sat., by appointment
Cruelty Investigation
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.3401
Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Emergency Rescue
Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck
& Highland Park
313.872.0026
Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m
Behavior Help Line
248.650.0127
Administrative Office
30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
248.283.1000
Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Editor
Nancy Gunnigle
Contributors
Tricia Brosnahan, Monica Celizic, Jack Cruikshank,
Theresa Falzone, Kristy Graszak, Laura Maniaci, Lou
Mika, Michelle Mooney, Wendy Mosella, Heather Pauli,
Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Linda Reider, Nicole Reno,
Mike Robbins, John Scharff, Filemon Vargas
Helping Homeless Animals
MHS works to change the faces
of animal homelessness, and
place more animals from the
streets into loving homes
Photo by Stephanie Herring
Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
DEPARTMENTS
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Paws for Applause
Thanks to these groups
for supporting MHS
Corporate Spotlight
US-Mattress and Hill’s Science
Diet partner with MHS
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Ask the Vet
Protecting your pet through microchipping
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Events Calendar
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MHS Holiday Store
Shop for MHS holiday cards and gifts
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Adoption Spotlight
MHS launches pilot cat and kitten
adoption program with PetSmart
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Event Tails
A report of recent MHS events
In Memory of a Dear Friend
Pat Sparrow
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Kind Kids Honor Roll
Kids’ donations support MHS
Community Outreach
Introducing educational
presentations for adults
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Fun for Kids
Take the Wordsearch challenge
and learn about animals in need
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Laws for Paws
Animal welfare legislation update
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Tribute Gifts
Our loved ones’ celebrations, honors
and memorials
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Pet Photo Gallery
Photos of our readers’ adorable pets
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Celebrity Chat
Detroit’s The Heidelberg Project
award-winning artist Tyree Guyton
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President’s Notes
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is published three times per year by the Michigan Humane Society
30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507
MichigAnimals is designed by Signature Media,
a division of the Detroit Media Partnership.
The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and entertainment in support
of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the generous support of our corporate
partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a donation of $35 or more within the last
12 months.
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Corporate Spotlight
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id you know that 69% of pet
guardians let their pets sleep on
the bed?
Animal lovers know that providing
such comfort to our cherished animal
companions is but one small way we
can repay their unconditional love and
companionship. However, while spending
by animal guardians in the U.S. on their
pets has never been higher, animal
homelessness and mistreatment remain
widespread.
In recognition of this great divide, the
Michigan Humane Society announced a
new partnership with US-Mattress,
America’s leading online mattress retailer,
and one of the largest mattress retailers in
the Midwest. The organizations have
joined forces to launch “Sleep Well,” a
program designed around two goals: to
deliver the perfect night’s sleep to people
and the pets who share their lives, and at
the same time, through funding of MHS
programs, to positively impact animals
who are currently without a home or in an
abusive or neglectful situation.
“A safe, comfortable place to sleep is
one of life’s basic needs for humans and
animals alike, but tens of thousands of
animals right here in metro Detroit don’t
experience that,” says Mike Robbins,
director of marketing and communications
for MHS.
“Through this partnership, US-Mattress
is committed to improving our
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ot only is Hill’s Science Diet
helping animals with the Science
Diet Shelter Nutrition
Partnership, which provides dog and
cat food at no charge for the animals
in MHS’ care, but this year, the
company is proud to be the
Presenting Sponsor of the third
annual Mega March for Animals on
Sunday, Oct. 5!
Hill’s sponsorship of this event will
build on the generosity of MHS supporters
like you who want to help thousands of
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communities by helping
animals right in their
own backyard.”
Locally owned and
headquartered in
Brighton, US-Mattress
operates two full-service
stores in Macomb and
Plymouth. But you don’t
have to live nearby to
experience their great
customer service – you
can order online at
www.us-mattress.com.
And to bring even more
value to their customers,
they provide free delivery
nationwide!
US-Mattress started
as a small company with
big ideas, and knowing
that customers are the
heart of the business,
strives to provide an
excellent shopping
experience every step of
the way by offering all the top brands,
great service and knowledgeable experts to
help you choose the right mattress.
The “Sleep Well” partnership takes that
commitment one step further. For every
MHS supporter who purchases a mattress
set through US-Mattress, whether in-store
or online, the company will make a $100
donation to the Michigan Humane Society.
homeless animals in metro Detroit find a
loving place to call home.
Along with a good diet, exercise is
important to keeping your pets healthy
and happy – so bring them to Hart Plaza
for the Mega March for Animals. You and
your pets will have a great time while
helping animals in need go from Homeless
to Loved, One Step at a Time!
For more information about the Mega
March for Animals, see page 5.
It’s easy – just tell them you heard about
them from MHS, or enter the online order
code “MHS.”
“Whether one of their local stores
is convenient to you, or you prefer to
shop via the Internet, everybody can
obtain the perfect night’s sleep and
ensure the same for a local animal in
need,” says Robbins.
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Events Calendar
We hope you will join us for these and other upcoming MHS events.
For full details and our complete events calendar, visit www.michiganhumane.org!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
MEGA MARCH
F O R
A N I M A L S
HELP THEM GO FROM…
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 AND
FRIDAY, OCT. 24
HOMELESS TO LOVED
This year, tens of thousands of homeless animals who are scared, hungry and alone will
depend on the Michigan Humane Society. Help transform animal lives from Homeless to
Loved, One Step at a Time! Gather your family and friends, and join MHS for the third
annual Mega March for Animals, a festive, family-friendly event that includes a 2-mile
walk and other activities. It’s the largest walk for animals in Michigan!
• No pre-registration is required, and there is no minimum donation to walk
• Pets are welcome to walk on a leash or in a carrier;
bring current vaccination records
• To create your own web page and collect donations online, visit
HART PLAZA, DETROIT
9 A.M.-1 P.M.
Walk Information:
1.866.MHUMANE, ext. 149
Presented By:
Sponsored By:
Animal Welfare Conference
Professionals from the animal welfare,
animal control and veterinary fields, and
volunteers from around the state, will
gather at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Grand
Rapids for the fifth annual Michigan
Partnership for Animal Welfare (MPAW)
Animal Welfare Conference, presented by
the PETCO Foundation. The conference,
Michigan’s premier animal welfare
educational opportunity, will include a
variety of sessions on today’s important
animal issues. The public is welcome. To
register, call 1.866.MHUMANE, ext. 117,
or visit www.mpaw.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Here’s a look at MHS events
scheduled for early 2009
FEBRUARY 12
2009 Telethon
WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
APRIL 19
Bow Wow Brunch
Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn
MAY 2 & 3
Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo
Detroit Zoo
JUNE 7
Spring Mutt March
Grosse Pointe Shores
Media Partners:
JUNE 8
Putts Fore Paws
Forest Lake Country Club,
Bloomfield Hills
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Adoption Spotlight
CAT ADOPTION PROGRAM LAUNCHED AT PETSMART
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here were no astronauts in sight,
but on Friday, Sept. 12, shoppers
at a local pet-supply store
witnessed one small step for MHS and
one big pounce for feline-kind, as the
Michigan Humane Society launched a
pilot program for cat and kitten
adoptions with the PetSmart at M-59
and Adams in Rochester Hills.
The store will house up to 10
adoptable cats and kittens at a time,
many coming directly from MHS
temporary foster homes. In addition
to reaching more potential adopters,
this new venue will help free up foster
homes so those volunteers can take
in other cats in need of extra TLC
before adoption.
MHS adoption counselors will be onsite on Saturdays and Sundays, but
adoptions can take place any time during
regular store hours, seven days a week.
The adoption costs and process will
mirror that at MHS’ three adoption
centers, and will include the same valuable
adoption package. The featured cats and
kittens will be pre-sterilized, current on
vaccinations and pre-tested for feline
leukemia. Adoptions include the MHS
10-day health plan.
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Fifteen-month-old tortoiseshell Patches will be one of the first MHS cats to benefit from a new off-site adoption program.
MHS is partnering with the PetSmart at M-59 and Adams in Rochester Hills, which will house several cats and kittens in its
comfortable pet adoption area. Adopters can visit the store seven days a week to adopt a feline friend.
And whether you adopt from an MHS
adoption center or off-site, the support does
not end the day you take your new family
member home. MHS checks in with
adopters at three post-adoption intervals.
MHS is proud to partner with PetSmart
to help more pets find loving homes. This
will be especially important during the
warmer months from April to October,
when shelters everywhere are overflowing
with homeless cats and kittens.
Thank you, PetSmart!
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Community Outreach
MHS will long benefit from the compassionate legacy of
much-loved supporter and Board Member Pat Sparrow,
pictured with her husband, David, at the MHS 2003 Bow
Wow Brunch.
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n Jan. 22, 2008, the animals lost one
of their best and most loyal friends
with the passing of Pat Sparrow,
who was a long-time member of the MHS
Board of Directors and, in later years, the
MHS Honorary Board.
Pat’s service to the MHS began in the
1980s, which was a tumultuous time for the
organization. Pat established herself as a
quiet force on the Board of Directors,
providing leadership combined with
compassion and vision. According to one
former Board member who had the privilege
to work with her, she was “a guiding light” –
a sentiment that we’re sure was shared by
many. Pat’s service to the animals cared for
by MHS can best be characterized as
understated and never self-serving. She
preferred to work behind the scenes most of
the time, with the exception of having been a
co-founder – and for several years a co-chair
– of the Bow Wow Brunch.
Pat and her husband, David, continually
said “yes” to the animals through their
generous support of the organization. She
took great joy in having been a part of both
the groundbreaking and building-dedication
celebrations at the MHS Berman Center for
Animal Care, especially as it was a project
started in the early years of her tenure as a
Board member, and one which she had
previously been afraid would never come
to fruition.
Though Pat is no longer with us, her
spirit will live on through her legacy of
compassion toward the animals cared for by
the MHS. She will be sorely missed, and we
wish her family peace and comfort in
knowing what a wonderful friend she was
to all of us and that her memory will be
honored for years to come.
*$100 – 4”x8” (your engraved text)
*$500 – 8”x8” (your engraved text or logo)
*$1,000 – 12”x12” (your engraved text or logo)
• Buy one for yourself
• In honor/memory of a person or pet
• As a holiday gift for another pet lover
• 100% tax deductible
The attractive pavers, bearing your message or logo, will join the
hundreds of others installed on the Joan Rodecker Entrance Plaza at
the MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland.
Photo by Ed Serecky
IN MEMORY OF A DEAR FRIEND:
PAT SPARROW
Cheryl Phillips, secretary of the MHS Board of
Directors, is a member of the MHS Speaker’s Bureau,
which offers presentations to adult groups with an
interest in animal welfare.
MHS SPEAKER’S
BUREAU TAKES
THE STAGE
Educational presentations
now reaching adult groups
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n 1925, the Michigan Humane Society
began its long heritage of educational
initiatives with the launch of a formal
humane program for school-age children.
Earlier this year, MHS built on this strong
foundation by training several members of
its Humane Education Committee –
consisting of staff, Board members and
community members – to give
presentations to adult groups and
organizations. These volunteers are
available to speak to any group that is
interested in learning more about the MHS
mission or related animal welfare topics.
The MHS Speaker’s Bureau seeks to
reduce companion animal homelessness
and to promote humane values toward
animals.
Our first adult program, “How to
Choose Your Perfect Paws,” encourages
people to think ahead before choosing a
companion animal. A key aspect of the
program is promoting the adoption of pets
from animal welfare organizations, as
opposed to buying animals from pet stores,
by discussing the pros and cons of the
different choices available. In late fall, the
Speaker’s Bureau will add more adult
education programs to its lineup.
If your workplace or another adult
group is interested in a program, call
248.283.1000.
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Laws for Paws
ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION UPDATE
The Michigan Humane Society works to introduce, promote and advance animal welfare through the state Legislature. You can help! Join our
Legislative Action Network to receive Legislative Action Alerts by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/legislation or call 1.866.MHUMANE.
Bill/Issue
State Legislation
Bill #(s)
Description/Purpose
Sponsor(s)
MHS Position
Reason for MHS Position
Status
Dog Bites
PA 206
Requires responsible
ownership practices
during a dog bite
incident
Mayes
Support
This law encourages responsible VICTORY! Signed into
guardianship by requiring that law by the governor
pet guardians remain at the
scene of a dog bite until
information has been exchanged
with the injured party and
medical services arrive.
Animal Fighting
SB 1405
Adds penalties for
animal fighting
Thomas
Support
Senator Thomas introduced
Referred to Senate
groundbreaking legislation
Committee on Judiciary
developed by MHS that would
prohibit the solicitation of
street fighting and possession of
animal fighting video footage.
Animal Hoarding,
Tethering and
Transportation
HB 5946
Defines animal hoarding,
increases protection for
tethered animals
Warren
Support
MHS developed legislation
that would address the
hoarding of animals, tethered
dogs and the the safety of L
pets during transportation
Referred to House
Committee on Judiciary
Learn more: For more detailed information and the latest updates on these bills, visit www.michiganhumane.org/legislation.
COMPANION ANIMAL HERITAGE GUILD
THE GIFT OF
WELFARE FUND
A NEW, EASY WAY
TO HELP ANIMALS
COMING SOON!
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eginning in spring 2009, taxpayers will
have a new, convenient and easy way to
donate funds to help homeless companion
animals. Michigan tax forms will include
an option for taxpayers to either designate
a portion of their state income tax refund
or make a voluntary donation to a new
interest-bearing Companion Animal
Welfare Fund in the state Treasury. The
funds will be distributed through grants to
animal shelters and rescue groups that
implement creative adoption and
sterilization programs. More information
on how you can contribute to this fund will
be available in the next issue of
MichigAnimals!
A LIFETIME
FOR ANIMALS
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our love for animals today can
help prevent animal suffering for
generations to come. By creating an
estate plan that includes the Michigan
Humane Society, you’ll help ensure MHS
is here to protect and care for the
animals in our communities well into
the future.
Designating the Michigan Humane
Society as a beneficiary in your estate
plan makes you eligible for membership
in the MHS Heritage Guild, which has
its own exclusive benefits. Among them
is the opportunity to enroll in the new Pet
Guardianship Program, which provides compassionate care for pets
following the loss of their guardians. Estate gifts may be made through
bequests, life insurance policies and many other planned giving options.
For additional information on creating a legacy for animals, please call
Tricia Brosnahan at 248.283.1000, ext 126.
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Photo Gallery
MICHIGANIMALS PHOTO GALLERY
Photos of Michigan’s most adorable pets, sent in by our readers
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1. Ralph and his frosty friend
Lorraine Andary, Northville
2. Joey falls asleep gift-wrapping
Denise & Russ Lokuta, Southgate
3. My best friend, Sophie
Valerie Richards, Detroit
4. Gracie, Molly & Bailey:
“Who needs reindeer?”
Sean & Terri Compton, Eastpointe
5. Will – the light of her life
Ellen Zehnder, Clarkston
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6. Phoebe asks, “Who, me?”
Sally Primo, Pontiac
7. Daisy celebrates victory
Carol Warner, Romeo
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8. Bandit plays peekaboo
Catherine Gibbs, Roseville
PET PHOTOS WANTED
MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos!
Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your
name, phone number and city of residence to:
digital photos required. Dogs and cats wearing collars/ID tags
and cats photographed indoors will receive the best possible
consideration.
[email protected]
There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be
featured in future issues of MichigAnimals. High-resolution
All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society.
Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in
any manner.
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Paws for Applause
MANY THANKS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT MHS!
A toast to Fiamma Grille in Plymouth for
hosting an evening with guest bartenders,
special drinks and appetizers on Aug. 6,
which raised $543 for the animals of MHS.
The staff at Novi Feed and Supply organized
a charity car wash this summer, raising $60
to help the animals in MHS’ care.
Held in memory of Richard L. Rowe, a
great man and friend to all animals, the
16th annual Gramps Memorial Hockey
Game took place on April 12 at City Sports
Ice Arena in Detroit. The event began with
an open skate for all the players, as well as
their families and friends, raising more than
$2,500 to help MHS provide lifesaving care
for animals.
For the past seven years, Lucille and
Karen Briggs have raised funds to help MHS
change animal lives by selling Avon products
outside local stores. This season,
they raised more than $4,600!
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Ram’s Horn Restaurant in Fraser served up
a better future for animals by hosting its
first annual night out for MHS on Aug. 5.
They raised $500 and collected numerous
wish list items.
The following organizations held casual
days benefiting MHS so that more animals
can find loving homes. It’s casual for
a cause!
Arrow Strategies
Clark Hill PLC
Ford Motor Co.
GM-EDS
Peoples Trust Credit Union
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
St. Linus Catholic Church
Xpedex
It’s our pleasure to recognize two, very
dedicated dog bank host
locations and their patrons
who have consistently and
generously supported us by
donating their spare change.
This issue’s shining stars are:
Good Time Party Store and Deli, Northville
Tirami Su Italian Ristorante, Northville
A heart-filled thanks to all our dog bank
host locations! The Michigan Humane
Society’s Dog Bank Program has become an
integral part of our fundraising efforts on
behalf of the animals. A little change can
make a BIG difference.
To host a dog bank at your business, or if
you know of a business that would like to
support this effort, please call Michelle
Mooney at 248.283.1000, ext. 125.
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Ask the Vet
PROTECTING YOUR PET THROUGH MICROCHIPPING
Q: What are the benefits, costs and risks associated with having a pet microchipped?
A: While the benefits of microchipping
are numerous, the risks to your pet and
the costs are minimal. For a modest cost
of about $50 at one of MHS’ three
veterinary centers (or $40 at the time of
adoption from MHS), microchipping
provides a permanent, unalterable method
of identifying a lost or stolen pet by using
a hand-held scanning device.
Veterinarians and animal shelters
(both nonprofit shelters like MHS and
municipal animal control shelters) have
universal scanners that can be used to
scan pets that are reportedly found as
stray animals. If a microchip is detected in
a found pet, the unique, pet-specific code
can be readily traced to the guardian who
registered the microchip.
A microchip can work only if it is
registered to the guardian with current
contact information. Unfortunately, a
significant number of microchips are
not maintained with current contact
information, or are never registered in
the first place.
The process of implanting a microchip
can be accomplished in just a few seconds
with a sterile syringe-like implanting
device. The microchip is implanted
beneath the skin on an animal’s back with
minimal discomfort – comparable to that
of a vaccination – or without any
discomfort if it is implanted at the time of
an anesthetic procedure.
Michael Redmer, D.V.M.
As long as simple post-implantation
recommendations are followed, the
chances of microchip infection, migration
or failure are minimal.
Q: I have an 8-year-old dog,
and a 3-year-old cat who
remains indoors at all
times. Are they good
candidates for microchips?
A: Indoor pets are still excellent
candidates for microchipping. Many pets
get lost or separated from their guardians
at some point in their lives. Some surveys
suggest this occurs in as many as one out
of three pets. Not only do “exclusively”
indoor pets sometimes venture out an
open window or door, but we should all
be prepared in cases of local disasters.
Fires, hazardous material spills,
tornados or other emergencies can
result in damage to a residence or
mandatory evacuation from one’s home,
and unfortunately, this commonly results
in pets being separated from their
guardians. The modest cost of having
our pets microchipped is well worth the
comfort of knowing that they have a
permanent form of identification –
regardless of their ages.
Microchipping is not a replacement
for ID tags, however. MHS recommends
microchips in addition to a collar and ID
tag/license for both dogs and cats. Collars
and ID tags often are taken off during
bathing or grooming, or can be lost.
Quite surprisingly, of the approximately
15,000 stray dogs and cats sheltered at
MHS facilities annually, fewer than 10%
arrive with any identification. As a result,
only about 10% of these lost or – in a
few cases, stolen – pets are ever reunited
with their guardians.
Don’t delay. Be prepared for the
unexpected, and have your pet
microchipped at an MHS veterinary
center, or attend one of our pet
microchipping clinics.
MHS is partnering with Camp Bow
Wow on a low-cost microchipping tour.
For fall dates and locations, visit
Michael Redmer, D.V.M., has been
a staff veterinarian at the Michigan
Humane Society Berman Center for
Animal Care in Westland for more
than 10 years.
Do you have a pet health or safety
question for this column? E-mail your
inquiry to:
[email protected]
For a wide variety of pet health
and safety topics, visit:
Did you know…
the Michigan Humane
society operates one of the
largest veterinary practices
in the state?
You want the best care for your dog,
cat or other companion animal.
Our professional veterinary staff will
provide your companion animals with:
• High-quality, compassionate care
• Comprehensive services including
vaccinations, spaying and neutering,
microchipping, surgery and more
• Three convenient veterinary
center locations adjacent to
our adoption centers
Call us today for an appointment.
Detroit Center for Animal Care
7401 Chrysler Drive • 313.872.0004
Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care
3600 W. Auburn Road • 248.852.7424
Berman Center for Animal Care – Westland
900 N. Newburgh Road • 734.721.4195
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HOMELESS TO
LOVED
CHANGING THE FACES OF
ANIMAL HOMELESSNESS
ew animal issues are as far-reaching as companion animal homelessness. It’s estimated that, right now,
there are tens of thousands of homeless animals in metro Detroit. As the largest and oldest animal
welfare organization in the state, the Michigan Humane Society is on the front lines in not only dealing
with the current consequences of animal homelessness, but also alleviating it for the future. Of course, animals
become homeless for many reasons. Here are just a few of the many “faces” of animal homelessness, and how
MHS is helping transform their lives from homeless to loved.
F
ADOPTION VS. OTHER OPTIONS
Only an estimated 15% of companion
animals are acquired – adopted – from some
type of shelter or rescue group. Whether due
to habit, preference or misconceptions about
shelter animals, many of the remaining 85%
potential pet guardians turn to other sources,
such as breeders or pet stores. The resulting
problem is two-fold: Not only are highly
adoptable animals including purebreds already
waiting in shelters for new homes, but it’s also
not uncommon for animals purchased from
pet stores and other sources to end up in
shelters because of “people” reasons, such as
illness, lack of time and energy to care for the
animal, allergies or moves to “no pet”
housing. And it’s not an issue of pedigree, or
lack thereof – about 25%-30% of animals in
shelters are purebreds.
Fortunately, the large pet supply store
chains have incorporated an “Adoption
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First” philosophy, promoting the idea
that people first consider the adoption of
dogs and cats (see the PetSmart Adoption
Spotlight, page 6); however, other pet
stores continue offering mass-bred purebred
puppies for sale.
“While no shelter can adopt their way
out of the problem of animal homelessness, if
twice as many people turned to shelters for
their next pets, we’d be a lot further ahead
of the overpopulation curve,” says Mike
Robbins, director of marketing and
communications for MHS. “We’re working
hard to get the word out that shelters like the
Michigan Humane Society provide great pets
and the very best value.”
ABUSE, NEGLECT AND ABANDONMENT
While overpopulation is a major factor,
animal homelessness is not just the result of
too few available homes; it also results from a
lack of responsible, caring homes. In 2007,
the MHS cruelty investigators responded
to 5,384 cases of animal abuse and neglect.
In some cases, a combination of educating
these guardians both about providing
responsible animal care and the penalties for
not doing so are enough to turn a situation
around. At other times, if necessary, the
animals can by law be taken from
unresponsive owners. However, they add
to the number of homeless animals in
the community.
The rate at which animals are locked up in
foreclosed homes – that is, abandoned illegally
– has increased so much in recent years that a
new term was coined for it: “foreclosure
pets.” In the last two years, MHS has seen a
150% increase in such abandonment cases.
Sadly, these animals weren’t even given the
“courtesy” of their guardian driving them to
the shelter. They were just left behind.
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LOST PETS
While most animal guardians could never
envision being part of the homeless animal
problem, many actually will. It’s estimated
that one-third of pets will get lost at some
point in their lifetimes. While those with
identification, such as a dog license, an
ID tag or a microchip, are often quickly
reunited with their guardians, the reality is
that most lost pets who find their way to
shelters have no form of ID. Lost animals
without ID not only fill shelters and strain
resources, they only get reunited with their
guardians a small percentage of the time –
only 8.3% of the 14,904 strays at MHS in
2007 were reclaimed.
CREATING A HEALTHY
PET COMMUNITY
“The animal homelessness epidemic is
one without a single solution,” says Cal
Morgan, president and CEO of the
Michigan Humane Society. “The ultimate
remedy for animal homelessness will come
from the development of a healthy pet
community,” adds Morgan. “In such
a community, key companion animal issues
like pet sterilization and adoption are
accepted and widespread, and individual
responsibility for the well-being of our pets is
understood and embraced. Another critical
component is animal welfare organizations,
inclusive of humane societies, rescue groups
and city-run animal control facilities, all
working together and sharing in this
great responsibility.”
EXPANSION OF FREE AND
LOW-COST SERVICES
It’s tough keeping the family together
these days, but MHS aims to do just that.
In order to keep pets healthy and in their
homes for a lifetime, even through the
tough financial times we’re all facing today,
MHS is providing more low-cost or free
services than ever before.
• Low-cost sterilization programs have
put spaying and neutering in the reach of
nearly 1,000 additional pets; the programs
are ongoing in several communities.
Details can be found at
www.michiganhumane.org.
• Low-cost microchipping events in
partnership with area Camp Bow Wow
locations provide a permanent, safe
and effective form of reuniting lost pets with
their guardians, which helps free up space
and other resources for unwanted animals. A
key to saving lives is keeping animals
from becoming hopelessly lost and
ultimately homeless.
• MHS’ free vaccination program reached
record-breaking numbers of cats and dogs
of low-income guardians over the spring
and summer.
• MHS’ free Behavior Help Line,
248.650.0127, is available to any animal
guardians who, from time to time, may need
assistance with or insight into their pets’
behaviors. Messages can be left 24 hours
a day.
• A free pet food bank available through
the generosity of donated food from the
public allows MHS to provide food to those
who are experiencing economic struggles but
remain motivated to keep their pets.
OVERPOPULATION
Too many pets, too few homes.
But how much does one
unsterilized animal really
contribute to pet overpopulation?
Overpopulation Quiz: In seven years, how
many kittens can one unspayed female cat
produce with her mate and their offspring?
Choose the average stadium attendance that
best matches your answer.
A. Fox Theatre,
5,045
MARCHING TO END ANIMAL
HOMELESSNESS
The Michigan Humane Society’s third
annual Mega March for Animals takes place
on Sunday, Oct. 5. Seeking to end animal
homelessness, the event is fun, festive and
family-friendly. Bring the kids and bring
your pets (if they would enjoy it). For a
peek at last year’s event, visit
www.michiganhumane.org and click on the
“2007 Mega March” video link.
“The Mega March for Animals positions
MHS to take a big bite out of homeless
animal suffering through not only the
potential to raise funds but to gather
increasing numbers of animal lovers to
the cause,” says Mike Robbins. “Why is
this so important? Because with increased
awareness of animal issues, we simply have
the power to do more through education to
change perceptions and funding to change
animal lives.”
While solving the issues of animal
homelessness means addressing the tens of
thousands of companion animals right here
in southeastern Michigan without proper
shelter and care, MHS is quick to point out
that it begins and ends with each individual
animal. It costs MHS, on average,
approximately $120 to transform the life of a
single animal in need.
“Every dog, cat, rabbit, bird or other
animal we care for has a face, a name, a
story, and because of the public’s generosity, a
second chance,” adds Robbins. “Imagine the
possibilities if each walker raised $120 or
even $240, and personally helped MHS
transform the lives of one or two animals
from homeless to loved.”
B. Ford Field,
61,305
C. Michigan State,
70,540
D. The Palace,
22,076
E. Joe Louis Arena,
18,871
F. Comerica Park,
37,618
G. U of M,
110,264
Answer: All of the above!
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MHS Holiday Store
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SHOP CONVENIENTLY WHILE
HELPING ANIMALS IN NEED!
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C
A
H
E
MHS HOLIDAY CARDS
Show your compassion for animals in
need by sending MHS holiday cards in
your choice of eight adorable styles.
Each card features warm and fuzzy
greetings and the MHS logo on the
back. (For inside greetings, please visit
www.michiganhumane.org.)
D
Styles A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H
15 cards/16 envelopes per box
Style I – 4 each of styles E, F, G & H
16 cards/17 envelopes per box
All MHS holiday cards are on sale!
$5.95/box
ORDER NOW, IN PLENTY OF TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
• Take advantage of special sale pricing on holiday cards and
clearance items!
• Shop securely online 24 hours a day at
• Order toll-free at 1.866.MHUMANE (weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
• Your purchases will help animals receive the best gifts of all:
life-saving care and new, loving homes!
MHS 2009 PET CALENDAR
Help animals 365 days a year by ordering
MHS’ one-of-a-kind 2009 Pet Calendar.
Purchase one for yourself, and make giftgiving easy by ordering calendars for the
other pet lovers in your life. This 13-month,
high-quality, full-color calendar is sure to
bring smiles all year long. Features hundreds
of adorable photos of local pets, holidays,
MHS event dates, pet health and safety tips,
and a special money-saving offer! $15
Sponsored by:
Reserve your copy now! 2009 Pet Calendars
will be available for shipping by Nov. 15.
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COMING IN
OCTOBER
This fall will bring more than pumpkins,
cider and trick-or-treaters. OK, we love all
those things, too, but we have great news!
The Michigan Humane Society will soon
launch our NEW ONLINE STORE,
featuring a brand-new array of unique
items and MHS logo gear for pets and the
people who love them! Many items can be
personalized with a pet’s name. You don’t
need to dress up, pack up the family, or
waste gas – shop conveniently online at
www.michiganhumane.org!
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Event Tails
PROTECT-A-PET FREE VACCINATION CLINICS
MHS’ 18th annual series of spring and summer pet vaccination clinics, held in Hazel Park and Detroit, grew by 27% over the 2007 clinics,
providing a record 13,095 free vaccinations for 6,652 dogs and cats whose guardians are on low or fixed incomes. The vaccinations guard
against distemper, parvovirus, rabies and other diseases, and will help protect not only those pets, but other animals in the community.
MEET YOUR BEST FRIEND
AT THE ZOO
In early May, the 16th annual spring Meet
Your Best Friend at the Zoo adoption event,
presented by Pedigree® Food for Dogs and
held at the Detroit Zoo, placed 663 dogs,
cats, puppies and kittens – nearly 100 more
than the previous spring – into new, loving
homes. Purrs and tail wags for our
sponsors: Pedigree, VCA Animal
Hospitals, PETCO, Pet Suite Retreat and
104.3 WOMC.
Presented By:
At the inaugural Putts Fore Paws, more than 100 golfers took
a swing at helping the animals cared for by MHS.
PUTTS FORE PAWS
Gorgeous weather supported animal
welfare to a “tee” when the inaugural
Putts Fore Paws golf outing took place
June 23 at Forest Lake Country Club in
Bloomfield Hills, raising more than
$34,000 to benefit the animals. Mark your
calendars for the second annual event, to
be held Monday, June 8, 2009 at Forest
Lake Country Club. Reservations are
limited and will go fast! Call
1.866.MHUMANE for more information.
Media Sponsor:
“Top Dog” Jessie Kline (third from left) and friends enjoy a
relaxing moment at the Spring Mutt March.
SPRING MUTT MARCH
It was a beautiful, sunny spring day for the
20th anniversary of the Spring Mutt March,
held Sunday, June 1 at the Edsel & Eleanor
Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. More
than $50,000 was raised by 550 walkers
and their four-legged companions. Golden
retriever Jessie, who recently passed away,
and her guardian, Karen Kline, achieved
Top Dog status for the sixth consecutive
year as the highest individual fundraiser,
collecting $2,693 in donations. Thanks to
our sponsors: General Motors Foundation
and Grosse Pointe News. For a special
tribute to Jessie, please see page 22.
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Kind Kids Honor Roll
Above: Seven-year-old Erin Hatala, pictured with her kitty, Jones, donated $200 she received in lieu of birthday
presents. Above, right: Mia Beer, shown with friends at her birthday party, requested wish list items for MHS instead
of presents. At right: The Da’tengill Elementary 3rd grade Community Service Club made Snuggles blankets for the
animals.
T
his list honors compassionate kids
who have so generously made
donations to help the dogs, cats, rabbits,
ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs,
reptiles and other animals in our care. For
lots of ideas, including fundraisers and fun
craft projects to help the animals, please
visit www.michiganhumane.org.
Thank you for being kind kids!
MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS
Holly Beaupre, Sabrina Gappy & Lauren
Dybowski’s lemonade stand raised $13.60
Wendy Benson $82.98
Beverly Hills Elementary School “Pennies for
Pets” $251
Brownie Troop #371 $5 and supplies
Brownie Troop #1648 $180 from scout dues
and supplies
Michael Coluzzi can collection raised $60
and supplies
Maggie Cooney $61.25
Deerfield Elementary First Graders bake sale
raised $600
Divine Child Elementary School book
fundraiser $35
Matt Dolengowski “Charity Ball” $440
Emerson Middle School Bowl-a-Thon $871
Amber G. Enczur $100
Jared Falkner $60 in lieu of birthday gifts
Farmington Public School District $1,100
Megan & Rachel Foreman $46 and supplies
Jessa Gebbie $25
Girl Scout Troop #404 $50
Girl Scout Troop #606 $50
Girl Scout Troop #1852 $100, kitty forts and
dog treats
Girl Scout Troop #3352 $24 and supplies
Girl Scoup Troop #3368 $85
Caitlin Goedert and Emily Bly $100
Grosse Pointe North High School Art Honor
Society bake sale raised $116.58
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Erin Hatala $200 in lieu of birthday gifts
Holcomb School $15
Independence Elementary School $561.09
Junior Girl Scout Troop #560 cookie sales
raised $110
Grant & Craig Kitt, Delaney & Piper
Pantalone $60
Michael Lechance $29
Lighthouse Elementary Student Council
“Pajama Day” $356
Marshall Middle School “Spanish Speaking
Fundraiser” $518
Northville High School talent show raised
$1,000
Parkview Elementary “Helping Around the
House” $114.40
Heather A. Preczewski $50
Princeton Elementary School $60
Lisa Richards $100
Theodore Roosevelt High School Key Club
$188.51, blankets and pet food
Rosedale Elementary $44.15
Salem High School $49.84
Sashabaw Middle School raised $361 selling
key chains
Schoenhals Elementary School $50
Freddy Soderburg $60 and supplies
Stadium Drive Elementary School of the Arts
Dance-a-Thon $1,000
Troop #178 $49 and homemade dog biscuits
Troop #1278 $150, food and treats
University Hills Elementary Spirit Council
$120
University Liggett School “Treasure Hunt”
$100
Samantha Weak $80
WISH LIST SUPPLIES &
KITTY FORTS
Alameda Preschool
Holly Basile in lieu of birthday gifts
Mia Beer in lieu of birthday gifts
Brownie Troop #412
Brownie Troop #3326
City Year Detroit Young Heroes
Daisy Troop #2564
Da’tengill Elementary Community
Service Club
Dodson Girl Scout Troop #479
Douglas Elementary
Daniella Gama-Diaz
Garfield Elementary
Girl Scouts at Edison
Girl Scout Troop #175
Girl Scout Troops #732 & #1006
Girl Scout Troops #793, #162 & #116
Leah Hodgeman
Junior Girl Scout Troop #24
Junior Girl Scout Troop #722
Junior Troop #144
Junior Troop #2294
Brent Koger in lieu of birthday gifts
Metropolitan Junior Academy
Riley Upper Elementary School
Eleni Roupas
Jennifer Smith
Troop #568
Troop #711
Troy Co-op Preschool
Troy School Care Company
OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
Liz Mooney and the Junior Optomist Club
handmade valentines
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Fun for Kids
WORDSEARCH SOLUTION
Find out how you can help animals: visit
www.michiganhumane.org/volunteer_kids!
The Michigan Humane Society depends on regular
donations of supplies that bring comfort to the animals in
our care while they await loving homes. The following
items are greatly needed at all three MHS adoption centers:
Carriers/crates (all sizes) • Clay cat litter • Clorox wipes
• Dog and cat toys (non-porous) and treats • Dry and
canned pet food • Kong toys (L & XL) for dogs
• Towels and small blankets
WISH LIST
Consider organizing an MHS Wish List drive at
your school! Download our complete Wish List at
www.michiganhumane.org/Donate.
Thank you for making wishes come true!
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To donate: Call 1.866.MHUMANE or visit www.michiganhumane.org
Tribute Gifts
The Michigan Humane
Society is grateful for
those who have made
donations in honor or
in memory of people or
animals who have
touched their lives.
RETIREMENT
Leslie Demyan
David Liming
The Harvard Drug Group
SPEEDY RECOVERY
Barbara Bloom
Tracey & Eric, Marsha &
Larry, Francie & Gene
Dad
Carol Darling
MARRIAGE
Coeta Holloway
& Kenneth Karachi
David & Lori Post
Deb & Kirk Lobring
Diane & John Rusing
Jim & Susan Gillette
Mary Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence J. Yacht II
Thomas Mackey
CELEBRATING
Scott Korobkin’s new job
Suzie & Harold Leach
IN APPRECIATION OF…
Dr. Karen Wroblewski
Brenda Lussier
40TH ANNIVERSARY
Fred & Shirley Baker
Debby & Bruce Podolsky
Wendy & Allen Solomon
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Katkowsky
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Diane & Richard Kendall
Ruth McCormick
Ken & Jan Lang
Audrey & Murray Bauman
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lang
Don & Marilyn Campbell
Sandy & Jack Kaumeyer
Marilyn Hunter, Kathy
& Greg Hunter
50TH BIRTHDAY
Denise Buono
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Raguso
60TH BIRTHDAY
Anneke Hamilton
Connie & Dave Griffore
Diane & Kerry Dillard
Larry & Bev Rengert,
Paula Ford
Linda & Steve Hayden
Rita Krol
Tim & Sonia Kohler
75TH BIRTHDAY
Norman Clifford
The Lazares & The Grosslights
BIRTHDAY
Betty Zimmel
Catherine & Ralph Hancox
Brooke Ballard
Arden Shapiro
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Carmella Bate
Mr. & Mrs. Ian Duncan
Christine Valka Ford
Katharine, Eddie &
Kennedy Albers
Don Dawson
Kathy Tisdale
Donna Mann
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Haidle
Syed Husaini & Masooma
Ali Naqvi
Ella Rajda
Carol Pytko
Jody Mattinson
Bev, Guy, Jake & Jennie
Linda Axe
Amy & Suzanne Gerber-Stroh
Linda & John Axe
Adel Amerman
Anna Warren
Anne & Craig Marks
Burton & Susan Farbman
Carol & Tom Halsted
Dr. William Krebs
Ellen Kahn & Mike Zetzer
George Meyer
Jack Perlmutter
Janis & Bill Wetsman
Jean Willens
Kimberly & Terry Cross
Margot Kessler
Mary & Patrick Mansfield
Maxine & Stuart Frankel
Maxine Frankel
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Decker
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lees
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Noble
Nancy & Kevin Dye
Ruth Frank
Stan & Margaret Cheff
Sue Marx
John O’Hara
The Rafalski Family
Juliann Racine
Lloyd Racine
Keith Meyers
Danielle, Brian & Jack Keane
Kelly Mankin
Janet Toronski
Klarissa Mae Ko
Anonymous
Mary Parsigian
Jolene Brunet
Nicholas Tocco
Rocker
Sofia
Alexandra Klee
Suzy Farbman
Mr. & Mrs. John Axe
Terry Shulman
Mrs. Sandra Serowik
& Stephanie
BAT MITZVAH
Madeleine Ward Gerson
Cornell & Betty Jo Janeway
Diana Tracy
John & Linda Axe
Lois & Avern Cohn
Mimi & Michael Kan
GRADUATION
Emily Forrest
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Buese
IN HONOR OF…
Amy Vail
Donna Baske
Andrei Costantino
Implementation Management
Assistance Inc.
Andy & Killer
Mary Kotcher
Austin Fallscheer
Michelle Fallscheer
Bear
Marvin & Nola Goldman
Ben
Jennifer & Steven Jacobs
Boomer
Linda Curran
Brieanne Mirjah
William Brown
Bruce Bigler
Jim Corriveau
Buster
Amy Place
Carol Haas
The Gang at ECS/ECP/SXI
Stottlemeyer Programs
Carolyn Galsterer
Victoria Simon
Cathy Schroth
MaryAnn Fischer
Cecilia Greco
Michael Weinstock
Champ
Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Henderson
CTAS 124 Speech Class
Gayle LaVictoire
Darren Bradshaw
The cats
Debby MacDonald
Lisa Richards
Deborah Gorga
Annette Marie Geist
Detroit Investigators
Dr. Steven Arbit
Dr. Christine Juergens
Thomas Neubacher &
Jim Gentile
Dr. Kevin Stachowiak/Caseville
Small Animal Clinic
Jan Clabuesch
Dr. Susan Soderberg & Staff
Lynn Zott & Family
Family & Friends of Robyn
& Rory Lafferty
Robyn Novak & Rory Lafferty
Gary Detloff
Carla Slomski
George Knight
Ruth Knight
Inga
Anonymous
Jackie & Sophie
Lindsey & Nathan Nicholas
Jeff & Kathleen Sugamosto
Derek Sugamosto
Josephine Beardslee
Anne Moceri
Charles Exley, Jr.
Kevin Weinman
Dr. Ilana Kutinsky
Kristin Mack & Matthew Church
David Mesrey
Leslye Golding
Mrs. Joan Epstein
Life Skills Students
Janice Sikorski
Linda & John Axe
Hudson & Mary Mead
Linda Henderson
Cal Morgan
Madison
Jan Miller-Cory
Margaret La Monica
Cathy Diethorn
Maximilian Atticus &
Casey Jebediah
Mark Bendure
Michael Lachat
Lauren & Colleen Lachat
Missy
Sameera Thurmond
Mr. & Mrs. Bud Stebbins
Kyle Wittbrodt
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Kriger
Brian & Denise Legghio
Mrs. Buchanan & Ernie
2nd graders 2007/2008
Nancy Grosfeld
Marlene Borman
Nancy Osey
Sharon Taylor & Wendy Siegle
– The “RESULTS” Team
New puppy
Frank Condino
Pepsi, Sprite & Griffen Levin
Mark Levin
Raymond Borne & Bozo IV
Kathryn Pfaffenberger
Sally Johnson
Karleen Maurin
Smokey, Ray, Sunny, Wonder,
Buddy & Bleu
Barbara Bartley
Stussy & Tiki
Chad Johnson & Jenny
The Bertossi Family
Rebecca Bertossi/Barton Malow
Company Foundation
Tim & Jeremy
Barb & Jerry Todd
Tim & Maggie Abramski
Maggie Cesnick
Todd Sawyers
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Mazei
Trudy Foster
Lee Miskowski
Tuxedo cat
Anonymous
Vicki Corwin
Myrna Hitchman
Victoria Heygan
Barton Malow Company
Foundation
Wedding Guests
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Sperling
Wedding Guests
Mr. & Mrs. Karl Hermann
Wedding Guests
Danielle Burkhardt
& Ryan Walsch
Wedding Guests
Meghan Holefka & Scott Holmes
IN THE NAME OF…
Tinker
Marjorie Jones
FOR REMEMBERING
Claire Duchene Memorial
Bird-a-Thon
Carolyn Horvath
Dolores Duchene-Kim
Ellen Christensen
Jill Crane
Joseph Racey
Linda Duchene
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Peters
Rob Duchene
Robert Duchene
Terrence McCabe
IN MEMORY OF…
Abby
Linda Baker
Agnes Kilby
Raymond Kilby
Albert Fella
Laurie Freeman
Liz Cartee
Albert Nygord
Ann Shore
Barbara Simms & Community
Choice Credit Union
Meek/Beck & Assoc.
Natalie Herrod & The
Saline Plant
Redford Rotary Club
Albert, Sherri, Poochie
Dorothy Straughn
Alex
1990-2008
In loving memory
Cathy & Joe McCormick
Allie
Jo Macek
Amber Marcoux
Marilyn Parker
Anastasia Bagierek
Ann Calcaterra & Radiation
Oncology Co-workers
Angeline Dugan
Louise Parker
Thomas Scott
Anthony Imbronone
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Seiter
Arrow Ankers
Jason Conti
Aster Wynn
Laurie Sagal, Jim & Nova
August Richard-Day
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Day
Bailey
Bob Ciolek
Barb Ragan
Joseph Decker
Barbara Lange
Beth Nay
Jerry & Julie Elsenheimer
Barbara Wallace
Cynthia & Leo Petherbridge
Barkley
Judy Konarske
Beatrice Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hines
Beau Stephens
Dave, Karen & Gator Chiasson
Ben
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lutz
Berdie Howes
Jean McFarland
Bernadette Jaissle
Mr. & Mrs. John Finazzo
Bernard Schwartz
Elaine Soest
Noreen Mitchell
Walt & Arlene Wenger, Jim
Folkman, Ronald & Laura
Barnard, Michael & Mary
Novak, David & Karen
Ruehl, Tom & Michele Joliat
Bessie Shaddach
Mary Ellen Filbey
Betty Wallace
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Saunders
Betty Yeats
Bob Crawford, Smoky
Mountain Chevrolet
Mark Pasik
Mildred Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Neill Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Philip L. Yeats
Scott Yeats
Tim Catchpole & Family
William Yeats
Beverly Cripps
Rose Errante &
Marilyn Neuhausel
Beverly Darrenkamp
Bernard Darrenkamp
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Tribute Gifts
Glee Fisher
Debbie & Richard Behrendt
Glenn Frederick
Mr. & Mrs. E. Bacsanyi
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Noel von Glahn
Mr. & Mrs. Regan LaMothe
Ron & Ann Stafford
Gloria Bylinski
Mr. & Mrs. Mohinder Sandhu
Gloria Gugala
Robert Benger
Gloria Muncey-Marion
Bessie Vigliotti
Cohen, Weiss & Simon LLP
Gail & Bill Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Maxwell
Gloria Putnam
SJMO Medical Records Dept.
Grace Mathews
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Hoeft
Graham
Lisa Forzley
Greg Caton, Murphy & Heather
Christine Ferriter
Greg Rys
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rys
Gregory Olane
Pam & Mike Olane
Griff
Julie Harrison & Dennis Kutzen
Grizzly McLandress
H, M & Buddy
Guddy
The Vaishya Family
Gwennie & Hiedi
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zimmermann
Halyard
Judith Poole
Hank Quirrenbach
Ron & Cathy Wurm
Harley
Kellen Brugman
Harriett Laney
Mary Daloisio
Helen Bussiere
Don, Jane, Michelle, Scott,
Barb, Glen
Helen Cutrubes
Mrs. B. Klein & Sons
Helen Evans
Detroit Retired City Emp. Assn.
Helen Jean
William Jean
Helen Miller
Donna Probert
Helen Tripp
Cheryl Lippert
Henry Gie
Virginia Mazurek
Herbert Hice
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Aiuto
Walt & Marie Pelto
Herbert Strickland
Mr. & Mrs. Don Stone
Herbert Tewilliager
Mike & Rebecca McWethy
Hercules Spanitz
Peter, Paul, Ashlee &
Megan Spanitz
Herman Hamric
Carol, Chiquita, Nancy &
Cinderella Magnuson
Honey
Jeannie & Randy Davidson
Hugh “Bud” Harrison
Coolidge Intermediate
School Staff
CoreSource
Mr. & Mrs. John Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Dickinson
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Goldsberry
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benton
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Ida Carnaghi
Marie Spezia
Ida Di Felice
Nancy Ludorf
Indy & Kyalami
Mr. & Mrs. Ian Duncan
Irene Naples
Arcade Bar & Grill
Carol Erz
Dianne Karsh
Karen Mac Donald
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Giovannoni
Isha
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Jack Kurkowski
Darren & Fran Kubacki
Jackey Przybala
Debbie Przybala
Jae & Cookie
Camille Krygowski
James Braden
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Weaver
Nicole Mushisky &
Sue Maliszewski
James Kinkade
Kathy & Phil Jurgens
James Tyminski
The Yasoni & Rand Families
Jamie Ann Gentile
Amy Gentile & Steven Karpinen
Jan Marie Rollin
Barbara Ribant
Jane Smallwood
Harry Kurrie
Jane Wilamowski
Marjorie Geisel
Janet Stinson-Sagovac
Anna Stinson & Gretchen
Bernie & Jill Cipa
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Key
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Uhlig
Schmelzle CPA & Associates, Inc.
Stan & Dorrie Wencley
Sue Taylor & CF
Stinson employees
Tim O’Neil
Todd Close & CFC Group
Wendy Warren W-Cubed
Jason Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Avi Moskovitz
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Gierlach
& Family
Jasper
M. Margaret Goodrich
Mr. & Mrs. John Antosh
Jean Komlos
Rudi & Jo Anne Persico
Jean Schild
Brian Mollow
Jean Stephens
Andy & Kim Lim
Daryl Royal
Don Sherman Insurance Agency
& Financial Services
Lois Maier
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Hopfner
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sistek
Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Love
Mr. & Mrs. Shelby Wheatley
Jeanette Beswick
Mr. & Mrs. L. Kiloustian
Jeanette Burrick
Logtec
Jeanette Dickman
Joan Hecht
Jeanette Pardon
Ralph Williams
Jeffery Alan Sliwa
Kevin Doucet & Friends in
CN Automotive
Jennifer Barrett
Dr. Jon Cabot
Jennifer DeMay
Helen Declercq & Ellen Forrester
Lisa & John Rutherford
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stamm
Rebecca Kavanagh, Jennifer
LaForce & Bill Davis
Jeremy
Pat Blackwell
Jerry Bannon
Cynthia & Riccardo Arcaro
Jerry Bender
Mom & Harvey
Jerry Ferrick
Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 267
Jessie
Dan, Bernie, Syd, Monty, Kate
& Isabella Hernden
Jimmy, Kitty & Kitty
Gwen Prais
Joan Gwynn
Doreen Thison &
The Pankow Staff
Jody
Carol Muckenhirn
John Ruemenapp
John Coleman
Joe & Jayne Johnson, Gary &
Michelle Johnson, Katie &
Dave Tear, Patty &
Lloyd Johnson
John Griesen
James Whalen
John Jolly
Barbara & Bob Bohdanowycz
Bill Wentz
Kathleen Stacy
Mr. & Mrs. Art Conley
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Phelan
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Frankenstein
Mr. & Mrs. James Tyner
John Posselius
Joan Towar
John Schwochow
Charlie & Patti Larsen
Lois Lamont
Matthew Ahrens
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Keegan
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Fleischer
John Smalley
The Alexanders
John Sobush
Annette McNeill
Kellen & Kenneth Martin
Maryann Olesko
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Miller
John Zajac
Ellen Schwab
Joseph Chizmadia
Gregory Chizmadia
Joseph Huber, Sr.
Barb & William Foren
Joseph Spitzer
Larry Cohen
Josephine Okragleski
Jacqueline & John Renner
Jim & Lynn Harper, Sean
& Cynthia Canty
Jim, Jenny & Jenna Kantrow
Linda & Tim Klein
Josephine Roebuck
Frank Roebuck
Joyce (Pepper) Rose
Carole Duprey
Joyce LeMaster
8th Grade Staff at Discovery
Middle School
Daniel Gorman & Ford
Credit Friends
Kenneth LeMaster
Mary Larson
Juanita Slama
Beverly & Robert Pears
Judith Henrikowski
Dennis & Michelle, Dan &
Karen, Doug & Terri Kazensky
Judy Ann Rogers
Darby McEvilly &
Deborah Schira
Reliable One Staffing Services
William Beachum
Judy Doty
Daryl & Gail Aspery
Julienne Haberda
John Falcone
Julius Baile
Kathy Mastin
June Handley
Charles Handley
Justin Telnack
Bridget & David Turner
Karen Schultz
Bud & Sally Schultz
Karen Munn
Ronald Pearce
Susan Miller
Karen Oestreich
Thais Pohl
Kasey
1/25/05-4/25/08
In loving memory
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marinack
Katchina
Barbara Field
Kathleen
Marianne Reinhard, Robert,
Matt & Eric
Kathleen Hanlin
Randal Cole & Paul Turnbull
Kathleen Schulte
Carol & Mike Reno
Kay Riwney
Don Schiemann
Keith Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Ford, Jr.
Kelly
Kathleen Sullivan
Kelly Grant
Richard & Marie Van Fossen
William Anderson
Ken Eltringham
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fowler
Kenai
Shannon Weigant
Kenneth Kemp
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Kessler
Kim Fisher
Joseph Salerno, DPM
Leslie Foley
MSX International
Kim Mindell
Ann Newman
Kimberly Aldrich
Ann Aldridge
Kimberly Covington
James Massey, Megan
Roseborough, Phil & Mary Jo
Ciatto, Karen Maase, David
Goodrich & Pam Decker
Kimberly Thomas
Larry Cohen
Kirk Lippert
Mr. & Mrs. Michael McQueen
Kodiak
In loving memory
Joan Cavanaugh
Kody Bangert
Janice & Terry Wolff
John & Elizabeth Hansen
Marjory Warren
Molly Kimball, Eric Duncan,
Chip Haubrock
President & Mrs. Eric
Gilbertson & Saginaw Valley
State University Family
Thomas & Connie Messinger
Kolleen O’Meara
Anne Beaubien
Kona Gabel-Regner
Michael Jacobs & everybody
Kory Brueck
Amber Brueck
Kramer
Bob & Bev Pears
Kristine Johnson
Bill & Martha Cox
David Johnson
Mary McHale
Suzanne & Robert Moss
Kylee & Lynzee Stachowski
Jim & Diane Stachowski
Laney Dresner
Marilynn & Norton Weiss
Larry Underwood
City of Birmingham Employees
Laura Penar
Kathleen Caster
Lavern Grewe, Jr.
Josephine & Patricia Gosik
Margaret Cisco
Lavinia Schrandt
Alma Machina & Karen
Chuck & Julie Gauer
Concha Azofeifa
Irma Spitzer
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Downey
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Henry
Lenard Lavender
Deborah Zielesch & GM
Powertrain Compliance
& Certification
Dennis Scheunemann
Milt & Linda Scheffler
Mr. & Mrs. James Kolhoff
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Young
Sheila & Brian Petty
Stephanie Ernster & Friends
from NVC
Leo Cantor
Elaine & Mehmet Bayram
Leo Gramlich
Mr. & Mrs. William McLin
Leo Mamp
IBEW Local #58
Leona Marr
Theresa Gehringer
Leslee Ricci
Justin Ricci
Lawrence Ricci
Lou Coder
Mr. & Mrs. David Kokko
Mr. & Mrs. Robert VanNess
& Air Pressure Crews,
Kalamazoo, Battle Creek,
Benton Harbor & Jackson
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Tribute Gifts
Pam Ball & Mathematical
Reviews
Ronald Foster & Family
Tien Huynh, Jim Steinberger,
Matt & Patrick
Timothy Hanson
Lester
The CTs
Lillian Boyagian
David & Annette Manganello
Duch Family
Hulki Aldikacti
Isabelle Zakarian
Maureen & David Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. John Brown
Rosemary Willingham
Rubik Mailian
Lillian Feher
Faye Morais
Lillian Wade
Al & Mary Kline
Lillian Zak
Dr. Jon Cabot
Lillie Webber
Jack & Gail Thom
Lisa Forrest
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Redner
Lisa Senkus
Barbara Wierzbicki
Rebecca Grace & Eric Stokan
Terri Faris
Little Cruiser
We miss you every day
Paul & Pat Seibold
Logan
Susan Pryce & Carol Stetter
Lola Gafa
Diana Ziolkowski
Lorraine Gorzelski
Linda Fulkerson
Louis Chech
Evelyn Root
Kathy Popelka
Lois Taylor
Patrick & Terri Mach
Susan & Robert Donaldson
The Hill Family
Louise
Donna Schmidt
Louise Weeks
Rosemary & Larry Sands
The Poppell Family, The Unver
Family, The Kujawinski Family
Vince & Mary Louise Greeson
Lucas Kekel
Lucinda Rhodes
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Hagemeister
Lucky The Cat
Cory Estes & Atherton UMC
Jr. Church Class
Lynn O’Brien
Kathryn & Michael Lutz
Maddie
Karen & Janice Cassetta
Mae Ruggerio
Julie Ann Croteau
Maggie Kelly-Toma
Maureen Kelly & John Toma
Maggie Miller
Teresa Miller
Maggy Fowley Beasley
Ted Schneider
Magic
H. Aileen Hinds
Mama Bird-Lovebird
Valerie Michel
Mama Cat
Jerome Ward
JoAnn Mondowney
Marilyn Gray
Olga Jackson Morgan
Satira Ward
Mandy
Anne Jones & Tim Wirkus
Margaret Green
Anna Buck & Alexandra
Walterspiel
Daniel Mathisen & The EMC
Family at Pfizer
David Simmons & colleagues
in EPBU
Gail Triggs
Glenn Pelot
Jeff King & Regina Noack
Joanne Rochow
Kay Carter
Laurie Palma
Maggie Lally & Lisa Fane
Mary Ellen King
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Scheel
Mr. & Mrs. John Ridley
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Green
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Carter
Patricia Riva Urrea &
Darren Riva
Ron Morgan Cowen
Margaret Hoopes
J. K. Brown
Margaret Mary Angus
Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta
Delta Chapter
Michael Heaphy &
Melissa Decker
William & Anne Heaphy
Margaret Scott
Cheryl Davis
Maria Butman
Shannon Bradley & G/S
Leasing, Inc.
Marie Link
Sal & Nancy Simmons
Marie Smith
Gregory Connelly
Marion Helenbart
Jane & Jeff Puvogel
Marion Perttunen
Joseph A. Young & Associates
Livonia Police Officers
Sandy & Bob Taradoina
Marjorie Porter-Turney
Yvonne & James Porter
Marjorie Rowand
Geri Schoen & Judi Kubicki
Joan & Phil Levitt
Joan Mattison
Sheila McCarthy
Mark Caporali
Portia & Larry Reuben
Marlene Shotwell-Robertson
Caren Smith
Ruth Coll
Marsha Adamusik
TCF Bank
Martha Mueller
Ellen Axtmann, Ken, Bei,
Terry & Tina
Jan Masterson, Tim Hinckley,
Carol Sokolosky &
Robb Wooten
Marv White
Michael Tulumello & FST
VLE Team
Mary Atamian
Motif Jewelers
Mary Braswell
Tricia Lobaton & The
Winnipeg Control Tower
Mary Finger
Dolores Green
Mary Louise Hannula
Al & Anita Westerback
Dean Politis & Lynn Moniz
Dottie, Robin, Margo,
Mark Hannula
John Southall
Maggie & Scott Diamond
Sara Nicholson & Meg’s
Friends in Sales M&P
Mary Louise Roy
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Imerzel
Max Caughey
Gerald & Delois Caughey
Max Heilbrun
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Max Hershey
Dr. Lauren Davenport
Max Thal
Beth & Bob Ruskin
Dr. Denise Acierno
Eunice Galperin
Janis & Bill Wetsman
Lynda & Douglas Thal
Mr. & Mrs. M. Fry
Nancy & James Grosfeld
Sarah Ormond & Scott
Roberts
Vicki, Lance & Elmo
Maxie Burke
Christy Courtney-Wilson
Maxwell Sholund
Mr. & Mrs. Bryane Kowalewski
Maya Arntsen
Theresa Hullinger & Eric Snoek
Michael & Trooper
Mary Kotcher
Michelle Levell
Don, Judy, Jason &
Adam Levell
Margaret Flippin
Mary Kay Makarewicz
Mickey
Carla, Dave & Megan Lehn
Miki Monaghan
Sue & Dick Cassle
Milan Trpovski
Ralph, Erica, Stephanie &
Maddie Gerson
Mimi
The Cooper Family
Missy Kitty
Betty & Kelly Tower
Molly Corey
Al & Betsy Hensel
Mona Carlson
Sandy Gruebner
Morgan Brice
Betsy Brice
Mr. & Mrs. Cooper Metalski
Melanie, Craig &
Adam Metalski
Mr. Ben
Shelley Buchler
Mr. Griff
Laura McGowan &
Susie Campo
Murel Orlick
Jim & Teresa Robbins
Murfie Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Miller
Murphy
Bob & Bev Pears
Nancy Bodnar
Shirley & Robert Savage
Natasha Kowaleski
Ileane & Bruce Thal
Nic & Lori’s Beloved Reggie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Biess
Nicholas Israel
Dena Brown, Greg Stigall,
Beth Hamlin, Kelly Thelen
& Kristi Wynne-Jones
Nina Gail Richeson
Cheryl Stark
Dan Hancock
Jim, Barb & Matt Demgen
Karen Benning & Nshan
Hamparian
Laura McClain & Jim
Linda & David Vander Roest
Lorraine Jackson
Michael Seidel
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Freese
Mr. & Mrs. David Park
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Straub
Mr. & Mrs. Tim MacArthur
Ryan Kato
Thomas Wallace
Norbert Scherer
Delores Scherer
Norma Berlin
Hilbert Middle School Staff
Norma Jean Campbell
The Campbell Family
Norman Clifford
Alan & Mae Cameron
Marilynn & Norton Weiss
Norris
Kurt & Lisa Terrien
Odo
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Sperling
Olive & Waxbean
Nancy Adams
Otis
Barbara Kudla
The Raymond Corporation
Travelers Omaha &
Des Moines Offices
Patricia Karadeema
Kathy, Carol, Kim, Bob,
Diane, Linda, Mary, Sue,
Heidi, Stephanie
Mary Jane O’Neill &
Michael King
Patricia Morrow
Marsha Leiphart
Paul Rekowski
Brad, Susie & Allison Frazer
Paul Sabo
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Baier
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Steckowski
Paula Jillson
Aimee & Jeff Dahl
Peanut
Mike & Kathy Miller
Pepper
The Riemer Family
Pepper and Beatrice
Forever alive in our hearts
The Goff-Kruszewski Family
Otis
You’ll be forever missed
Mama cat & the staff
at Sparr’s Greenhouse
Our dog
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Holt
Ozzie
Thomas Preczewski
Pamela Walen
Rick & Lisa Noble
Pat Rugan
P.S. & Marty Sarowski
Pat Sparrow
Diane McDonald
Helen Rowin & all Jerry’s kids
Lois & Avern Cohn
Pat & Jack Melcher
Peter & Diane Palmer
Richard & Anita McLoughlin
Sarah & Doug Allison
Patches
Deanna Sadlowski
Patricia Hyde
Angela & Scott Doucet
Bill & Lori Hyde
Bobby Davidson
Carolyn & Dan Malin
Holmes Murphy & Associates
Iowa Bankers Association
Jean Warman
Malin Integrated Handling
Solutions & Design
Mary Trybus
Richard & Jean Trybus
Robert & Noel McCarter
The Gaines Family
Pete & Gladys
Anthony Curmi
Peter Brown
Francine & Edwina Pegues
Phoebe Kaplan
Gloria Miller
Polly Cappellina
Betty Gonko
Poochie
Tom & Andrea Parsons
Pooh Bryant
Christine Cooper
Porter
Barbara Petoskey &
James Salay
Punkin
Elizabeth Temrowski Kern
Pup
Mary Pagan
Ralph Courtemanche
St. John Macomb Rehab
Services
Ralph Peckham
Mary Shober
Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Nieto
Mr. & Mrs. Horst Hendrien
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Markey
Prakken Publications, Inc.
Rick DeGroot & Richard
Wagner
Sharon Bernath
Raymond DesLauriers
Andy, Margaret & Megan
Benedict
Raymond Fisher, Sr.
Debbie & Richard Behrendt
Wolverine Truck Sales
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Tribute Gifts
Raymond Kuhn
Marleen & Sam Elia (Savages)
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Zembrzuski
Richard Borrajo
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Spryszak
Richard Lei
Gary & Janice Bloom
Mara Ignatius
Richard Marshall
K Tool Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kay
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Simons
Patricia Gosik
Richard Rockwood
Alyse Rosner Mccoy
Cara Cunningham, Pamela &
Leon Lysaght
Katherine Cooper
Latha Rangarajan, Elaine
Manning, Michael Walsh,
Gene & Sally Moy
Mr. & Mrs. James Mawson
Mr. & Mrs. John Martin
Rita Foley
Rick Passmore
David & Karen Firman
Riggs
Florence Kaston
Riley Kenny
John Cruikshank
Ringo
Bob & Bev Pears
Robbe Jasper Moore
Cheryl McIlhon
Robert & Patricia Wood
Cynthia & Leo Petherbridge
Robert Barnard
Kathleen Neuman
Robert Crespi
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Seeman
Robert Engel
IBEW Local #58
Robert Fisher
Donna Pawlowski
Robert Simons
Scott Simons & Public Relations
Society of America
Robert Szyszkiewicz
RHFD Station #2
Rochester Hills Professional
Firefighters-IAFF Local 3472
Robert Westman
Dennis Flynn
Roberta Jacoby
Joan Tillman
Robin Beattie
Gene & Gail Laveroni
Nancy Ludorf
Ron Pollock
Cynthia & Riccardo Arcaro
Ronald Gossett
Ford & Mercury Restorers Club
Jim & Carol DeFranceschi
Judy Cohen Busch, Mike &
Dianne
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Costigan
Staley Asphalt Co.
Ronald Orcutt
Amy Craft
Ronald Phillips
Roberta Polk
Roscoe
Holly Lako, Riley & Sophia
Rose Cooke
Patricia Kenny
Rosemary Hayden
Anne Varney
Lynn Stephenson
Mr. & Mrs. Bob McGee
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hoste
Wagner Family
Rosie Norman
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Koss
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Roxy
Marie & Jed Czerniak
Ruby Richards
Lynne Durham, Greg, Rose,
Aaron, Hoon, Wacky, Zany
& Emily
Rugger & Max
Mr. & Mrs. John Brockschmidt
Ruth Beltz
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong
Ruth Elliott
Jeanne Miller
Ruth Patricia Grant
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. John McAleer
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maxwell
& Family
Steven Laird
The Holy Cows
Sadie Touma Young
Leslie Touma & Molly Touma
Sally Ann Welemirov
Kimberly & Todd Parker
Mr. & Mrs. David Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Halsig
Mr. & Mrs. Mike McElroy
Samantha McCallister
C. McCallister
Samantha MacWilliams
Jeannette MacWilliams
Samantha DiLaura
Ruth DiLaura
Sandra Hornyak
Mr. Thomas & Mrs. Blome
& Family
Sandy
Linda, Scott, Murphy &
Mulligan Fox
Sara
Marian Nimbach
Sasha
Susan Kornfield & Peter Coggan
Sassy
Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Ford, Jr.
Savannah Zetz
Dr. Jon Cabot
Scout
Dennys Grady
Scruffy, Bonita, Odie, Mickey,
Browan, Michael, Crystal,
Ruchu, Rocky, Sara & O.J.
Jane Bais-DiSessa
Sean Pettibone
Alex & Marilyn Bogaerts
Shadow
Aileen Hinds
Shadow Smigielski
Janet Lacoste
Shadow Gammage
SEM West Metro Team
Shadow Weiss
Kimberly Weiss
Sharon Rygwelski
Michelle Sanders
Sharon Sommers-Struble
Eleanor & Bill Quinlan
John Herrington & Dawn
Lukomski
Linda Blodgett
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Montgomery
William Bray
Sharon Wilhelm
Scott Barns
Shelby
Sarah Borland, Brendan &
The Borland Family
Sheldon
Patricia Stegall
Sherman Longshore
Audrey Longshore
Shirley Burge
Daniel & Annette Lepri
Leo Ganci
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zerilli
Nina Ganci
Robert & Denise Wulbrecht
Roberta & Tom Stolzenfeld
Shirley Hart
IBEW Local #58
Shirley Hubbs
Tommi West
Shirley Jean Miller
Friends from Chatt-Flint
Shirley Larkins
Brian & Kathee Metz
Shirley Ryden
Cici's Pizza
Jim Powell, Jim & Patty Spence
& Family, Jimmy Powell
Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Larsen
Viva Breen
Shirley Winter
Providence Park Operating
Room
Shorty & Daisy Lyons
Elizabeth Lyons
Sir Thomas More & Butterscotch
Mary McLeod
Sissy, Kitty, Jinx
Christine Dzedzie
Six Pack Deledda
Ted Schneider
Smokey “Roo” Kanefsky
Jenny & Peter Kanefsky
Smoky
Frank & Valerie Ward
Sparky
Karen & Janice Cassetta
Speedy
Vicky, Roger & BeBe Burrows
Stanley Nobles
Scott & Donna Nobles
Stanley Orlowski
Sharon Poole
Stanley Sandrowicz
NNPs at Oakwood Hospital
Steve Violante
Jane & Bob Podzikowski
Stoli
Melonie Colaianne
Sue Addy
Carol Dombroski & DE core
team friends & Doug Pileri
Sue Bond
Jan Joye
Susan Miller
Penny Hergenroeder &
David Weiss
Susan Plater
Linda & Gary Grant
Susie
Susanne Lawrance
Susie
Charles Free
Susie Ayers
Mary Ann Laporte
Sylvia Lieberman
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Light
Sylvia McPhail
Laure & Stephen Preston
Mr. & Mrs. John W. McPhail
Tom Wilczak &
Steven Quinkert
Taran O’Flynn
BDO Seidman, LLP
Bill & Peggy Matthews
David Yankle
Dorothy & James Brenner
Kathy & Bob Lipson
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Zelenak
Pat Walsh, Mary Kay Galvin,
Bill Walsh, Dan Walsh &
Tom Walsh
Tessia Rae
Mrs. Ray Carlson
The Noble Grafton
Susan & Craig Larsen
Thelma Yedlin
Brad Graber
Thor Gladstone
Marji Mortimer &
Corey Greenfield
Thunder Graleski
Suzanne Graleski
Tiger & Cuddles
Ginny Dimsa
Tigger Lesperance
Karri Bloemer
William Hopkins
James, Nicki, Angela &
Andrea Varga
Julie Geyer
William Pardon
Maria, Brenda & Sue
Mr. & Mrs. D. Wesley
Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Cairns
Ralph Williams
William Perttunen
Joseph A. Young & Associates
William Strohmer
Kings Mill Board of Directors
& Staff
Zakary
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Kitchen
Zeke
Don & Susan Durance
Ziggy, Tasha, Tai,
Sammy & Tiger
Gregory & Renee Granken
Tio
7/3/89-6/23/08
In loving memory
Marie Mitchell
The Enczur Family
Tod Davidson
Rosemarie, Seymour &
Phoebe Karbal
Toplin Koja
Denice Brown
Trixie Ann
Cynthia Miluk, Tony, Layla
& Lola
Tyler Cabot
Mrs. Robert Dadich
Violette Valentine Payette
Suzanne Rottet &
Marilynne Zimmerman
Virginia Carlson
Dennis & Rita Komora,
David & Shelly Lockwood
Virginia Krikorian
Carol Ohanesian
Ed & Helen Benson
Linda Lutz
Lucy Dorian
Marion Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Friebel
Mr. & Mrs. Darol Bidwell, Jr.
Team Moore & Pat, U.S.
Trust, Bank of America
Private Wealth Mgmt.
Virginia Kwentus
David Claeys
Gerald Stein
Michelle & Bryan Roy
Plante & Moran, PLLC
Sarah Wright
Thomas Clement
Virginia Vreeland
Camille Adas
Vivian Thayer
Joseph Karam
Mr. & Mrs. John Daly, III
Walli Paas
Boris Usztan
Walter Kesselring
Alliance Parts Warehouse
Walter Zimmerman
Betsy Pearce
Wayne
Donna Kehl
Wayne McKenzie
Linda Phillips
Whitney Jacobs
Amy & Scott Taxman
William Forintos
Al & Mary Kline
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Jessie
1998-2008
In loving memory
Beloved companion and loyal
friend of Karen Kline. Jessie
held consecutive titles as “Top
Dog” from 2003-08 at the
annual MHS Mutt March in
Grosse Pointe Shores. Together
Jessie and Karen raised more
than $14,000 to benefit the
animals. “It is because of Jessie
that I was able to raise so much
money for the Michigan
Humane Society. People could
not say ‘no’ to her,” says Karen.
Jessie also was a therapy dog
visiting seven facilities. She
passed away this summer
following a brief illness. The
Mutt March won’t be the same
without her.
All honorarium recipients,
the families of memorial
recipients, and contributors
will receive special letters of
acknowledgment and
gratitude from the
Michigan Humane Society.
Due to limited space,
however, we are able to
publish only those
donations of $50 or more,
which will appear in a
future issue as space allows.
Submission of photos does
not guarantee placement.
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Celebrity Chat
Photo by Greg Campbell
CELEBRITY CHAT WITH TYREE GUYTON
A
ward-winning artist Tyree Guyton is known
internationally as the force behind The Heidelberg
Project, an ongoing outdoor art installation that began in
1986 and today covers two city blocks in Detroit.
Guyton, 53, grew up on Heidelberg Street in Detroit. As an
adult, he came back and wanted to make a difference in that
environment. Although partially destroyed by two Detroit
administrations, The Heidelberg Project continues to rise from
the ruins and today is recognized as one of the most powerful art
environments in the world.
“I follow my grandfather’s motto,” Guyton says. “Stick and
stay. Never give up.”
Primarily a painter and sculptor with his art displayed around
the world, Guyton draws attention to the plight of Detroit’s
forgotten neighborhoods, and spurs discussion and action. He
continues to live and work in the city, working with children on
Heidelberg Street almost daily as he guides the Project forward.
Q: TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH
COMPANION ANIMALS.
A: I love birds. Over the years I’ve had two cockatiels and one
conure, which is in the parrot family. Birds are a great metaphor for
mankind in that there’s a lot we can learn from birds. We have to
learn how to fly. Right now, I don’t have any because the nature of
my work keeps me away from home too much to care for them.
Q: YOUR WORK REFLECTS LIFE ON THE STREETS OF
DETROIT. HOW DO ANIMALS FIT INTO YOUR WORK,
PARTICULARLY THE INSTALLATION NAMED NOAH’S ARK?
A: Growing up in the church world, I remember the story of Noah’s
Ark and getting two animals of every kind. There’s a connection
between everything, and everything has its place here. A person I
know lost his sight, and he had a dog take him every place. Animals
have a significant place here in the world.
Q: DO YOU FEEL A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO
HELP ANIMALS?
A: I do. We get stray animals up at the project. We feed them and
look out for them.
Q: HOW DO YOU HOPE YOUR WORK MAY HELP LOCAL
COMPANION ANIMALS?
A: I reach out to the animals, and I hope that someone else may see
that and they may begin to do that, too. We all need to respect
animals. We’re all in this together.
Q: IN THE COURSE OF CREATING ART IN THE
NEIGHBORHOODS, HAVE YOU RUN ACROSS AN ANIMAL
IN NEED OR AN MHS RESCUE WORKER?
A: I see MHS rescue workers all the time. In fact, one lived around
the corner from the project and was always looking for stray animals.
An artist lives in one of the homes in the project, and he keeps
bringing home stray dogs and cats. He cares for them full time.
Q: WHAT DO YOU KNOW NOW THAT YOU WISH
YOU’D KNOWN WHEN YOU STARTED THE HEIDELBERG
PROJECT?
A: I wouldn’t change a thing, especially knowing now about all the
animals – all the birds and stray dogs and cats – that would come
into my life as a result.
Q: TELL US WHY YOU SUPPORT THE MICHIGAN
HUMANE SOCIETY.
A: I support their cause because I know what they do, and when I
had animals, I used their vet services. We need the MHS to care for
stray animals. Just think if we didn’t have them in place! It’s very
important. I refer people to them all the time.
– By Theresa Falzone
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