Huskies rescued from backyard breeder

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The Newsletter of the SPCA for Monterey County, CA
Winter/Spring 2015
Huskies rescued from
backyard breeder
A chance encounter with a concerned citizen
helped save these three husky pups
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Celebratin
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20 yea rs
Wag n’ Walk to help
homeless pets!
Saturday, May 2,
Shoreline Park, Monterey
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All participants raising
at least $100 receive a
full-color, long sleeve
Wag n’ Walk T-shirt and
other great incentive gifts.
We thank artist Kathryn
Wronski for donating
the use of her adorable
image “Sand Dog” for our
20th Annual Wag n’ Walk.
Check out her pet portrait
services and contemporary
artwork at kwronski.com.
continental breakfast
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Save that date!
Jan. 24, Sat: SPCA Pet Telethon,
KION-TV 46, 6-10 pm
Feb 14-March 14, every Sat: Dining With Your Dog, 2 pm, SPCA Training Center and area restaurants (P. 2)
March 6-8, Fri-Sun: Spring Gardening Event at The SPCA Benefit Shop, 10 am-4pm Fri-Sat;
noon-4 pm Sun, Carmel (P. 3)
May 2, Sat: 20th Annual SPCA Wag n’ Walk,
8:30 am, Shoreline Park, Monterey,
was after 5 pm when two of our SPCA Humane Officers stopped at
Iatsouth
county gas station to refuel. A citizen approached and began
confiding his concerns about a backyard breeder in King City. The
officers recognized the address from a two-year-old case in which
they had rescued four sickly dogs that were constantly tethered.
The next morning our officers posted a 24-hour red tag
notice at the address, which was ignored. Upon their return a
female resident led them to a side yard where six dogs languished,
including a female Siberian husky and her three puppies. The
eight-foot-square makeshift kennel was filthy with feces and urine.
There was no food or water in the dogs’ bowls, which instead
contained bloody diarrhea from the sickly canines.
“The odor was overwhelming, like the inside of a hoarder’s
house,” said Humane Officer Lauren Townsley. The owner insisted
that the pups were “yellow huskies”—a non-existent breed—but
in fact their painfully matted fur was stained from the urine that
constantly pooled on the concrete floor. “We were horrified when
the woman told us that five pups had already
been sold,” said Townsley. “The enclosure was
much too small for six dogs, let alone 11.”
The road to adoption
After a thorough investigation, our officers
identified three legal owners, all of whom
pled guilty to animal neglect. The court
ordered restitution, and they cannot own
animals for three years, during which time
The SPCA can inspect their property for compliance.
After their rescue, the dogs received immediate treatment
and relief at The SPCA Veterinary Clinic for their giardia, parasites, roundworm, pneumonia and other conditions. At first the
pups were timid, but day by day, with medical care, warm baths,
healthy food and plenty of hugs, toys and treats, they regained
a sparkle in their eyes and began to jump and play. Soon they
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Compassion in action
”Don’t worry little pup, you’ll feel
better soon . . .” SPCA Humane Officer Lauren Townsley gives
some lovin’ to “Klondike” after rescuing her from a squalid
backyard breeding situation. left: SPCA veterinarian Kay
Lubansky examines “Bandit” with help from Humane Officer
Cecilio Lozano. right: “Bella” loved all the attention she got
from her trainers in our Take the Lead class for at-risk teens.
entered our Take the Lead program, where for five weeks they gave
and received love and attention with at-risk youth from Monterey
County Juvenile Hall, the foster system, and local schools. After
their graduation all the pups and their mother were placed with
loving families. Kathy Brown and her boyfriend Ken Graham
adopted Bandit and Bella to keep their other SPCA husky “Sierra”
company. Sierra was a “backyard dog” rescued in a different case.
“Sierra had us to herself for five weeks and was a little jealous at first, but Bella wouldn’t give up,” said Kathy. “She just kept
playing and throwing her arms around Sierra as if to say ‘I’m going
to make you love me!’” Now the dogs accompany their owners
everywhere, including regular outings to the beach and park. “They
all get along so well and have such big hearts. They look after each
other and us, and love everybody they meet,” Kathy said. “These
puppies are such a blessing and we are so in love with them. I tell
everyone that they rescued me!”
We thank our caring donors who made this rescue possible. If
you’d like to help us create more happy endings like these, please
use the enclosed donation envelope, visit us at SPCAmc.org, or
call 264-5431.
Bequests help sick & injured pets
Beloved actress Joan Fontaine joins other Legacy
League members in a lasting gift of compassion
any of you have read about the generous gift made to the SPCA
Mby Joan
Fontaine, the storied actress of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. We
are now spreading joy in their new, loving homes. At other, less
fortunate shelters, pets like these would have to be euthanized.
Your donation does so much at The SPCA
Estate planning with The SPCA supports food delivery for pets
of the homebound through our PetMeals program; training for
do not yet know the extent of her bequest, but we deeply appreciate
new pet owners to ensure that animals keep their homes forever;
her lifelong concern for animals and The SPCA. I had the pleasure
rescue, rehabilitation and release for wild animals that have
of meeting Joan on two occasions, once when she was adopting
been shot, poisoned, or entangled in debris;
“Kita,” one of three SPCA dogs she welcomed into her home.
humane education that nurtures compassion
She was a wonderfully approachable person who wore her
through school outreach, daycamps and
heart on her sleeve when it came to the animals. She was in
our Take the Lead program for at-risk teens;
the good company of Doris Day, Betty White and a handful
treatment and rehoming of horses and other
of other Hollywood stars whose interest is in the welfare of
barnyard animals; and humane investigation
all animals rather than the purebred pet de jour used as an
and prosecution of animal abusers.
ornament or image enhancer.
Legacy gifts coupled with generous gifts
Joan Fontaine and others who make legacy
from living donors also made possible the
gifts to The SPCA assure that their love, concern, and
renovation and construction on The SPCA
ability to help animals will live on past their time
campus that raised our standard of care to
here on Earth. Thanks to them we are able to
the very best humane practices for all species
not only rehome adoptable pets, we can go
of animals. If you haven’t visited our new
beyond baseline care and give animals who
Adoption Center, I hope you do soon—it’s
need medical attention, life-saving surgery, or
an uplifting experience and a great outing
longterm rehabilitation the help they need to
to share with friends or family.
One-eyed survivor Planned giving helps The
find a loving home.
There is great satisfaction in
treat and rehome pets like “Morgana,” who
Some of these animals have endured SPCA
knowing
that a legacy gift to The SPCA
was rescued from a hoarder and received surgery
unthinkable neglect and cruelty. Pets like
will
serve
as a safety net for animals for
to remove her severely infected eye.
“Morgana,” rescued from a Greenfield
many years to come—that’s why so
hoarder, who needed her painful, severely infected eye removed, or
many of our staff members, volunteers, and board members have
“Sammy,” a three-month-old puppy whose crushed leg had to be
included us in their planned giving. If you would like information on creating your own legacy, please call SPCA Director of
amputated, or “Lorelai,” a sick, emaciated mare who needed over a
Development Susan Koza at 264-5421.C
year of rehabilitation to recover from her neglect. All these animals
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dining out with your dog
Monterey area is known for being dog-friendly, and dining
Touthewith
your canine is becoming more and more popular.
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The nearly unanimous passage of Assembly Bill 1965 makes
it official that restaurants can welcome pets in their outdoor
seating areas if they so choose, and more and more restaurants
are offering menus for our four-legged friends.
Eating out with your dog is great fun, especially when
you share a meal with the other canine lovers in your life. Of
course, it’s not so fun if your dog tries to steal food, whines
incessantly, or barks at other dogs or patrons.
“Our new Dining With Your Dog training teaches
advanced skills you can practice at home to keep improving
your dog’s overall table manners,” said SPCA Certified Pet Dog
Trainer Wendi Newman. “The class is a great way to learn
skills, meet other fellow animal lovers, and explore the many
pet-friendly restaurants in our area.”
The class begins at The SPCA with basic mat training,
followed by a trial run pizza party before we venture out in public.
After these two sessions we’ll meet at a different local restaurant
for each remaining class, to enjoy a late lunch and practice skills
with our dogs. When you dine out with an SPCA expert you’ll
learn how to troubleshoot problem behavior as it occurs.
Participants in our first Doggie Dining class enjoyed
Carmel cuisine at Lugano Swiss Bistro, Anton and Michel’s, and
the Cypress Inn, where they celebrated graduation with a special
Perfect table manners
Lucky canines “Walter” (left) and
“Caleb” ordered off the doggie
menu at Lugano Swiss Bistro
in Carmel during their
training. Accompanying
them were their
humans, Trisch
Bailey (left) and
Lisa Hoefler.
High Tea. Future
sessions will feature
fine dining at other
Monterey Peninsula locales—
attend them all for a grand tasting
tour of some of our area’s best pet-friendly restaurants!
Dining With Your Dog
Saturdays, February 14-March 14, 2 pm
Fee: $150 ($135 for shelter adoptees) includes pizza party at
The SPCA. Participants are responsible for their own restaurant
costs. Please visit SPCAmc.org for details and restaurant
listing. Dogs should have some obedience training (sit, down,
stay) and be calm around people and pets. If your dog has any
special issues, please call us before enrolling.
To register please call 264-5422, or sign up at SPCAmc.org where
you can see our full schedule of fun trainings. d
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Mary Jeanne Vincent and
Ralph Wolfe
Richard W. Gadd
Elaine and Morris Wolford
Robert Vitale
Edward Wong
Rachel and Tim Vitoux
Robin Woo
Jill and Fred Vogel
Bette Wood
Wilma Vollbrecht
Laurette Wood
Wanda Vollmer
Peggy Wood
Christine Von Hurfurth
Penny Woodley
Catherine and Joseph Von
Mary Sue Woolcock
Schwind
Terri and Brent Wooldridge
James Vorhes
Susan and Christopher
Vicki Vorhes
Woolley
Mary Vought
Juana and Timothy Work
Marilyn Walker
Karen Worthington
Melody Wall
Nancy Wright
Jean Waller
Jack Wulfmeyer
Joanne Waller
Koto Wyckoff
Donald Wallich
Shirley and Phillips Wylly
Judith Wallner
Shannon Xedis
Rochelle and Harold Walton
Harold Yamauchi
Clara Wang and Phillip Lin
Pamela and Michael Yanez
Donald M. Warburton
Deborah Yank
David Ward
Wendi and Max Yeater
William and Patricia Wardle
Alicia and Glenn Yoneda
Justin Ware
Linda Yop
Bruce Warner and Michael
Connie and Graham Yost
Nasin
Bobbie and Benny Young
Molly Warner
Patricia and John Young
Valerie and Rodney Warren
Yvonne Young
Erna Warrick
Kathleen Youngquist
Kevin Wasbauer
Kaye and Timothy Zabrycki
Paula Washington
Marisol Zamora
Daniel Waters
Kendra and Bradley Zell
Janet Watkin
Bill Zelmer
Judith and Jim Watkins
Bradley Zeve
Christina Watson
Jan Ziessow
Elizabeth Watson
Grey Zimmerman
Priscilla Watson
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Joanne Webster
Lois Weddle
Elaine Weeks
Doris Weilenmann
Bruce Weingarten
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Jean and James Weissenborn
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Here are just a few of the hundreds of letters,
e-mails and online posts we receive from
happy adopters each year! Send us your stories!
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When you train at The
“I just wanted to take a minute to express my huge gratitude
for the SPCA of Monterey County! I adopted “Snow” a week
ago and she’s been nothing short of the perfect life companion.
We’ve developed such a strong bond in such a short amount of
time and I look forward to many years of love and happiness.
Thank you for all that you do for our community, humans and
animals alike!” ~ Kyle Odell
When Kathleen Gattis
came into The SPCA to
donate blankets she also
ended up leaving with
these two bed warmers:
“Zara” and “Sampson.”
Joy x 2
“We LOVE our SPCA
pets! “Zara” (Her SPCA
name was “Tanya”) and
“Sampson” (kept his
SPCA name) are the best cats ever! Why buy from a
breeder when you can adopt a pet in need! We came in last fall
to donate blankets and other goodies with absolutely no intention of adopting that day and they both stole our hearts. They
have brought us so much joy. Thank you for all that you do!!” ~ Kathleen Mavourneen Dreyer Gattis
Hoarded cat now has royal treatment
“Thank you for all your work rescuing the animals at the
Greenfield pet hoarder house. You have nothing but my admiration for the work you do. I’m happy to say the little cat I
Spring Gardening Event
at the SPCA Benefit Shop
Fri-Sun, March 6-8
Hours: 10 am-4 pm Fri and Sat;
noon-4 pm Sun
It may be winter right now, but we’re looking
ahead to spring at The SPCA Benefit Shop!
We’ve been saving all our planters, pots,
gardening tools, watering cans, yard art,
gardening books, and more—everything to
help you welcome the vernal season to your yard, garden, porch,
or deck. We are also propagating beautiful, healthy succulents to
help brighten your home or garden. As always, your purchases help
homeless, neglected, and abused pets in Monterey County.
~ SPCA Benefit Shop: 624-4211~
26364 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel (near the Barnyard)
Mon-Sat: 10 am-4 pm; Sun: noon-4 pm
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Don’t worry—Be happy! Kyle Odell sent us this over-the-moon happy shot
of “Snow” that he took during a hike recently, inspiring a fun “selfie with
your pet” thread on our Facebook page. Join in on the fun—we’ll be watching
for you and your pet on Facebook.com/SPCAmc!
adopted a couple months ago, who was called “Johnny” at your
facility and I have named “Cheddar,” is doing wonderfully and
is as happy as can be. He has a wonderful life now with his own
water fountain, his heated bed, all his toys and his yummy food.
Thank you so much!” ~ Enid Day
Katie the mare finds
her forever home
“When my Thoroughbred died
Puppy Classes
at 32 years old, my young horse
Caliber was so depressed.
I stopped by The SPCA
looking for a companion
horse and Stacie, the barn
manager, introduced me
to “Katie”—the sweetest,
gentlest, kindest, little mare.
SPCA Stables was having a
clinic that weekend so Stacie
suggested I test Katie out there.
I wasn’t looking for a horse for
riding, but she was a dream during
the class—sound as can be, and never
rattled. Once I got her home she learned so Debbie LaSalla and her
quickly, she soaks it up like a sponge. Now
beloved “Katie” enjoy an
outing at Lake San Antonio.
Caliber is so happy and my daughter and
husband are thrilled with Katie too.
Over the years we’ve adopted seven dogs and cats from
The SPCA and they’ve all been just wonderful. My Australian
shepherd mixes trot by my side when Katie and I ride at Garland
Park. People often compliment my animals and I always tell
them ‘Go to The SPCA!’”~ Debbie LaSala
[Editor’s note: Katie was one of 19 starved horses rescued by
SPCA Humane Officers from a Castroville property during a
large criminal investigation in November 2011. The equines
required extensive, longterm rehabilitation and TLC for
their numerous medical conditions. Katie was four months
pregnant when seized. Her foal “Cricket” received training
and was adopted into a loving home in 2013.] R
MBS Business Systems generously donates printer toner to
help support The SPCA’s compassionate programs.
Victory Toyota and Lexus Monterey Peninsula donated
$1,500 to The SPCA through their October event in which
every test drive earned $20 for the animals.
Cynthia Winn and Party Lite Gifts, Inc. donated $338 for
the animals through her holiday fundraiser.
A and R Plumbing donated $620 for SPCA programs from
the sale of bottled water at the West End Celebration.
Ottone Leach and Ray, LLP generously donate legal
services to The SPCA on a regular basis.
Joe Elliot of Whole Horse System donates body work to
treat our rescued horses, and provides barn staff with ongoing
training on horse conformation and foot care.
Community Care/Community Caregivers provide
Dave Miller Horseshoeing and Farrier Service waives barn
call charges for his treatment of SPCA rescued horses.
Monterey County Equine provides discounted veterinary
California Custom Logos generously provided SPCA
services to rescued horses at The SPCA barn.
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travel blogger Amy Burkert, who spent
a day volunteering at The SPCA Adoption
Center recently as part of her website’s
Take Paws to Volunteer program. Amy helped out our pet photography team and shared her experiences and the SPCA’s mission in
a detailed and fun report on her travel blog. Our adoptable animals
also appreciated the generous donations from Go Pet Friendly’s
partners: Cloud Star, who donated all-natural pet treats, and Alcott,
who delivered quality leashes and collars.
Go Pet Friendly’s free Road Trip Planner makes it easy for
travelers with animals to “sniff out” the best pet-friendly hotels, campgrounds, beaches, parks, restaurants, wineries, supply stores and
more—everything you and your pets need for a great vacation. Whether
you have cats, large dogs, or multiple pets, visit GoPetFriendly.com to
find up-to-date policies for more than 4,000 campgrounds and 20,000
hotels and B & Bs throughout the US and Canada.
A Taste of Monterey and Aqua Terra sponsored a
complimentary wine and cheese tasting fundraiser in
September to support the SPCA Wildlife Center.
uniforms for staff and volunteers at cost.
The Avian and Exotic Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula
Hacienda Hay and Feed, Chris and JoAnn Olow, provide
Star Market in Salinas regularly provides eggs to supplement
Hill’s Science Diet provides a discount on
discounts veterinary services for The SPCA Wildlife Center.
animal diets at The SPCA Wildlife Center.
discounts on hay, feed, and dewormers.
Held at Pet Food Express in The Crossroads.
Puppy Kindergarten (5-9 months old)
More skills and socialization.
Thursday Night Puppy Socials in Pacific Grove
See below.
Dog Classes
Family Dog
Learn vital skills in a fun, friendly environment.
Family Dog in Pacific Grove
Held at Doggie Day Care, 168 Central Ave.
New !
location Family Dog in Carmel
Held at Pet Food Express in The Crossroads.
Ultimate Family Dog
Learn more advanced skills and prepare for Canine
Good Citizen certification.
Drop-in Dog Socials (See below.)
Specialty Classes
Out & About in the Real World
Increase skills in public places.
Agility for Fun
Non-competitive play on our beautiful agility course.
Ultimate Agility for Fun
Even more exciting ways to bond with your dog.
Canine Carnival School
Amaze your friends with your dog’s new tricks.
Shy Dog
Help your fearful or nervous dog live a happier life.
Plan a pet-friendly trip!
comprehensive assessments for senior life transitions,
including pet issues with referrals made to The SPCA’s
Guardian Angel Future Care program.
New !
location Puppy Preschool in Carmel
Extremely Fun Sniff and Search
More challenging, more fun, and more rewarding.
We invite you to patronize the following businesses and organizations which support The SPCA.
Their generous and creative gifts support our humane work in the community!
Here’s a big shout-out for Go Pet Friendly
Puppy Preschool (under 5 months old)
Start off on the right paw.
Fun Sniff and Search
Scent detection class promotes confidence.
Businesses that help the animals
Anthropologie, California Pizza Kitchen, Carmel Valley
Community Youth Center, Diggidy Dog, Petco, Pet
Extreme, Pet Food Express, Pet Fun, and Stone’s Pet
Shop all provide locations for SPCA offsite adoptions.
“
SPCA you tap into decades
We have taken just
of experience with every breed
about every training the
and behavior problem imaginSPCA offers. We keep
able. Our professional team and
coming back because
small classes ensure that you get of the awesome variety
of fun classes and the
the high quality, one-on-one atwonderful trainers,
tention you need to get results.
Amanda and Wendi.
If your dog is reactive to other
Juno has grown up with
canines we can safely pinpoint them and they truly care
and desensitize his triggers by
about her welfare. I
exposing him to different breeds am constantly referring
people to the SPCA
at the shelter during a private
for training! ”—Tiana
consultation. Duart and “Juno”
Check out our wide
variety of fun classes—best of all, your training
fee helps homeless pets in need! Basic five-week
classes meet at The SPCA Training Center and cost
$110 ($100 for SPCA adoptees). Specialty classes
also run for five weeks, and range from $110-225
($100-215 for SPCA adoptees). For dates and
times, details, and to register, please visit
SPCAmc.org, or call Amanda at 264-5422.
Reactive Rover
Correct problems that upset your dog while on leash.
Blind Dog 101/Deaf Dog 101
For dogs who have lost or are losing their vision/
For deaf or hard of hearing dogs.
New! Dining With Your Dog
Teach your dog table manners and then dine out at local
pet-friendly restaurants during this fun, social class.
One-session Saturday workshops
Simple Leash Walking Workshop
Solve common leash problems in two hours.
Reliable Recall Workshop
Make “Come here!” irresistible to your dog in one hour.
Weekly Canine Socials
Thursday Night Puppy Socials, 7-8 pm
Held at Doggie Day Care, 168 Central Ave.,
Pacific Grove. Safe, informal playtime with guidance from a
certified trainer. For puppies up to six months old. $10 fee.
Sunday Dog Socials
9-10 am for dogs under 30 lbs.
10:30-11:30 am for dogs over 30 lbs.
11:45 am-12:45 pm for dogs over 30 lbs.
Held in The SPCA agility yard. For canines over six months
old who are friendly with other dogs and people. $10 fee.
Private training in your home or at The SPCA
Low-cost, high quality personalized training. Great for shy
or reactive dogs, or to target specific
problems. Fees: $50/hour at SPCA, $75 in-home; SPCA
adoptee discount: $40 at SPCA, $65 in-home.
pet food for SPCA shelter animals.
3.
Donor spotlight
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The SPCA Legacy League: helping
animals through estate planning
With utmost gratitude we acknowledge
the newest members of The SPCA Legacy League:
Marcie Callahan
Kathi and Don Manzagol
Marian Mizelle
The Legacy League honors those who have remembered The
SPCA for Monterey County in their estate plans. Their
generosity will improve the lives of countless animals for
many years to come. For more information on creating a lasting legacy that can increase income and tax savings, please
contact Susan at 264-5421.
The SPCA Legacy League Roster
Margaret B. Adams
Greta L. Alexander
Florence Allen
Florence Whitmire Allen
Dawn Anderson
Sharon & Ken Ashton
Judy A. Askew
Eleen Auvil
Patricia Bailey
Barbara Baldock & Phil
Butler
Lynette & Charles Bates
Lois & Kenneth Barker
Diana Bearman
Bethany Beckman
Kathy Beilby
Kathryn Benderf
Jim Bennett
Donna Bessant
Stanley Bishop
Joan & Ernest Bizzozero
Deborah & Ron Blue
Jeannie & Dan Borden
Denise Borsella
Dee & Wendell Breithaupt
Marjorie Brigadier
Kim Bryant
Barbara Burdick
Lynne Bynum
Marcie Callahan
Mel Cantor
Allison Cathro
Inge Clarke
Jeanne R. Clover
Susan & Robert Creveling
Bonnie Culp
Katherine and Gregg Dexter
John & Esther Dolan
Anita & Richard Dunsay
Ruth Ann Earhart Traci
George East
Jan Elster
Barbara & Richard Ely
Dr. & Mrs. T.C. Esselstyn
Joy Evans & David Bridge
Charlotte Fergusson
Lowel Figen
Beth Foley
Kalani & Barbara Fonseca
Barbara & David Ford
Jacqueline Frazier
Dr. & Mrs. J. Martin Freeder
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D.
Gilmore
Stacy & Ted Golding
Karyl Hall
Cindy Hamilton
Carolyn Hardy
Carole A. Haskell
Ginny Hawes
Ann Hayes
Joan Hero & W. William
Baumgardt
Dr. & Mrs. Ted Hollister
Jacqueline Holmes
Edie Hughes
Jeanne S. Holmquist
Melissa Hutchinson
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hyland
Geraldine & John Indorato
Linda Jacobs
Claire & Charles Jacobson
June Jaffee
Barbara & James H. Johnson
Jacqueline Clampett-Jones
A. Margaret Jones
Kathryn Kearney
Karen Kiker
Carol Bradley Lauderdale
Lawrence Buccafurni
Living Trust
Eleanor Leheney
Carol Leino
Helen & John Levet
Wendy S. Levy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lippert
Mrs. Willis Ludemann
Carolann & Roger Manley
Kathi and Don Manzagol
Muriel Masters
Lois & Don Mayol
Norma Dublyn McAravy
Leslie McCarter
Judith McCormack
Sherrie & Tom
McCullough
Kathy & Thomas
Macdonald
Elizabeth Mackenzie
Judith & Philip Melrose
Patti & Ben Miller
Robert J. Miller
Lisa Milligan
Marian Mizelle
Renee Monrad
Karen L. Moore
Constance Murray
Harriet & Bruce Newell
Jean Nieman
Robin Ornellas &
George Currie
Thomas W. Page
Margarite Alvarez
Papenhoefer &
Werner Papenhoefer
Katherine & Robert Petty
Kate Phillips
Louise Phillips
Janet I. Piper
Julie Poduch
Kevin Rabe
Karen Y. Redding
Lucy & Bill Reno
Sally & Harry Robins
Cynthia Rodrigues
Shari Roehl
Lila J. Ryan
Barbara J. Saunders
Steve Schleusener
Helga Schmidt
Renita Seibel
Jean R. Seput
Mary Severson
Jane Sievers
Stacy Smith
Joan Solak
Ann Solon
Pat & Ladd Strnad
Jane & Tom Sullivan
Lisa Super
Carol N. Tadlock
Anne Tewksbury
Tootie Truesdell
Sarah & Ray Tufford
Betty von Maszynski
Dana & Jeff Wagner
Teresa Wagner
Melissa Walchli
Virginia D. Ward
Jean Warriner
Carla & Jeff White
Mr. & Mrs. Curtis C. Wiese
Leslie Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Wilson
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Woudenberg
Nancy G. Wright
Sharon L. Wright
Kathryn A. Zaiden
If you have remembered The SPCA in your will or trust
and are not listed here, please let us know.
Planned gifts that have matured
The SPCA for Monterey County is extremely grateful to
those whose gifts have recently matured. We honor their
commitment, foresight and generosity.
November 15, 2013 ~ November 15, 2014
Martha K. Clark
Audrey and Michael McCarthy
Winifred J. Colton
Jeannette McIndoo
Charlotte Fergusson
Medwin Family Trust
Joan Fontaine
Anne and Rod Mills
Frederick Grothem
Gwen Parker
Peggy Hicks
Louise Phillips
James and Lulu
Juanita Rosser
Hochberger
Karen Ruhmann
June Jaffee
Laurie Schumann
Joan Johnson
Dennis Sharp
Kathleen Kwiatkowski
Anne Tewksbury
Mavis Lautaret
Leo D. Trout
Gloria May
Evelyn V. Wood
4.
Mazda shifts giving into overdrive!
Mazda Motorsports takes their “pet projects”
with The SPCA very seriously
Talk about having good neighbors! Mazda Raceway Laguna
Seca, located across the road from The SPCA on Highway 68,
takes being neighborly to a whole new level. Since 2007, Mazda
Motorsports has gone above and beyond to help The SPCA
promote adoptions, raise funds, and increase awareness of our
humane programs.
“We do it because we believe in the work of The SPCA,”
said Dean Case, Mazda Motorsports Communications Officer.
Dean is petting a cat in his lap during the interview, a 10-year-old
feline with health issues that he and his wife are fostering. “We
have a lot of passionate animal advocates within Mazda, and The
SPCA has some very knowledgeable race fans, so that synergy
really makes our partnership take off!”
In our first collaboration, Dean solicited help from MUTTS
artist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the popular “Earl” the
dog and “Mooch” the cat comic strip. Mazda race car
drivers Randy “Mooch” Pobst and his teammate Jeff
“Earl” Altenberg spurred wide media coverage
with their Adopt-a Shelter-Pet message.
“Every time I race at Mazda Raceway I
make time to go across the road to get some
bunny-puppy-kitten-colt time to raise my
spirits,” said Randy “The Rocket” Pobst. “The
staff is warm-hearted, well-educated, and so
helpful. I support The SPCA and urge everyone
to do the same!”
Since that first promotion there have been
numerous collaborations during race events. The SPCA
names adoptable pets after Mazda racers and icons, such as
13-year old quarterhorse “Randy” Pobst, one-year-old feline
“Zoom Zoom,” and a pet snake named after the racetrack’s
famous “Corkscrew” turn. Dean spearheaded a “Bunnies Helping
Bunnies” promotion with Playboy, and The SPCA staffs a booth
in the Fan Zone where participants make “pet stops” to donate
and learn about our programs. In addition, Mazda race cars
sport SPCA bumper stickers and their racers and executives have
adopted animals from The SPCA.
“We do it for the cause, but having so much fun with The
SPCA folks makes it even better!” said Dean.
Mazdaspeed race car
driver Randy “The
Rocket” Pobst always
makes a point of visiting The SPCA when
he races at Mazda
Raceway Laguna Seca.
Left: Young
Mazda driver Emilee
Tominavich met “CJ”
during an SPCA visit.
She ended up adopting
the pup and arranged
to fly home with him
after the race!
For The SPCA’s 105th anniversary, special guest driver Danny
Sullivan, Indy 500 winner and husband of SPCA Board Member
Brenda Sullivan raced car #105 in the Playboy MX-5 Cup. The car
was branded with The SPCA logo and the auction of Danny’s racing
suit and other donations raised nearly $10,000 for the animals.
As if all that was not enough, last August the Mazda Foundation presented The SPCA with an extremely generous $25,000
grant to support our capital campaign renovation. The check was
presented by Robert Davis, Mazda North American Operations
Vice-president, who shares his home with multiple dogs, horses,
cats and goats.
“Robert is a big, strong guy but he’s also a softy,” confided
Dean. “He wholeheartedly supports the program, but teased me
that if I let his wife adopt one more animal I’d have to ‘update my
resume!’ Not long after that I happened to see Robert and his wife
at The SPCA in a get acquainted room with a cute little chihuahua
mix. Of course, they adopted the dog!”
We thank Mazda Motorsports for their ongoing, compassionate
support for animals in need. For information on corporate
sponsorship, please call Marie at 264-5403. d
In Memoriam & Honoraria
We thank our generous donors who have honored or memorialized a beloved person or pet with a gift
to The SPCA. Contributions shown here were received between August 16 and November 15, 2014. Gifts
received after this time will appear in our next newsletter. While all donors and recipients are personally
acknowledged by mail, due to space limitations we are only able to publish gifts of $25 or more.
In Memoriam
Ken Bailey
Valerie Souza
Marybelle Defenbaugh
Elsie and Murray Dill
“Sassy” Baxter
Barbara Johnson
Katherine DiMaggio
Valerie Souza
Johan Begtrup
Mary Begtrup
“Athena” East
Sandy and Gary Laughlin
“Barnaby” Bell
Carol and H. Glenn Bell
“Patrick” Edwards
Marilou and Tommy Tomblin
Raymond Belli Sr.
Susan and Steve Hillman
“Anthrax” Fitzpatrick
Sheila Dixon and Richard
Crowell
Anne Fitzpatrick
Susan and John Koza
Larry Borgsdorf
Donna and Del Kuzminski
“Rosie” Bottomley
Gayle Holmes
Barbara Boyens
Patricia Snow
Cecilia Burciaga
Jennie Burciaga
“Nicole Kidman” Burton
Anna Jones and W. K.
Rubrecht
“Lola” Compton
Rachel Compton
“Shadow”
and
“Butter-
Joan Fontaine
Graham Gavert
Anonymous
Gary D. Goade
Stasia Bevier
Rosanne and John
Schouten
Susan and Michael
Valencia
Marilyn and “Abby” Cox
Barbara Baldock and Phil
Butler
Katherine Coopman
Carolyn Grissom
Kim Wigley
Edith Davis
Pat Kinn
Betty “Sonny” Day
Jane and Donald Day
Pam de Leon
Kirk Busse
Carmel Kitchens & Baths
Hallie and Brad Dow
Judy and Tom Gladney
Lisa and John Hollo
Laura and Tim Kelley
Konny Murray
Stephanie Ruskell
Katherine and Terry Seeders
Karen and Andrew Sheppard
Terri and Scott Sherrill
Kirk Kirkpatrick
Victoria Paglucio
“Henry” Kissell
Carol Keyes
Jean Klawans
Carmel Valley Garden
Association
“Misty” Graziano
Jean Graziano
“Indy” Dahm
Barbara Syverud
“Harry” King
Bobbie Morrison
“Heidi” Garcia
Raymond Garcia
“Abby” Cox
Anonymous
Michelle Lynn Cricchio
Bonnie Culp
Margaret J. Sincoff
Dolores “Dee” King
Valerie Souza
“Sophia” Klauda
Lynn Lightsey
Gabriella Graham
Susan Lloyd
William G. Crawford
Judith Wallner and Larry
Chandler
“Maggie” Kelley
Stacy Dubuc
Lisa Hoefler
Susan and John Koza
Sherrie and Tom
McCullough
Colleen and Gary Tiscornia
“Eve” Fowley
Joanne Nissen
scotch” Cook
Sonia Cook
Marilyn Cox
Nancy and William Doolittle
Marilyn and Thomas Felix
Susan and John Koza
Julia and Steve Lee
Sherrie and Tom McCullough
Forrest Miller
Jill Reiner
Vanessa Seidler
Colleen and Gary Tiscornia
Anonymous
“Herbie the Love Pug”
Jones
Jan and Gary Wilson
Onal Gurley
Kathryn and David Rossi
Arleen Hoag
Sue Ann and Katsuaki
Terasawa
Jan Hopkin’s Granddaughter
Sara Sugarman
Jeanne C. Hope
Katherine Rinehart
Andrew Jason Hyett
Stacey and Ted Golding
“Chip Chip” Ishizuka
Karlen and Vincent Poma
Shirlie Ivers
Valerie Souza
Mary Jansen
Dorothy Baumann
Susan and Mike Gonzalez
“Blazer” Jenkins
Christie Jenkins
“Brandy” Jennings
Judith McGuinn
“Tipsy” Jensen
Adrienne and Rick Jensen
Nita Johnsen
Linda and Ron Hagelin
“Andy” Johnson
Barbara Johnson
Arleta Johnson
Patricia and Steven Pobjoy
“Maggie” Knill
Karlen and Vincent Poma
Barbara B. Lee
Barbara Bucquet
Barbara Burdick
Joan and Jim Koehnen
Thelma Morris
Douglas Lee
Pam and Bill Milam
Barbara Nevidomsky
Triebsch & Frampton
“Nigel” Leighton
Cheryl and Craig Beller
Jean and Joseph Sawyer
Bob Nelson
Jan Gardner
John C. Nicholas
Barbara Burdick
“Snowy the Wonder
Dog” Nuciforo
Chelsea and Frank Nuciforo
“Clementine” Oliveros
Laura Love
Dale Olson
Carol Clare
Mary Padfield
Frank Lee
“Chloe” Pagliaro
Debra and Andrew
Gruttadauro
“Luna” Patrick-Eduardo
Lina and Robert Rathie
“Hey-U” Pepperdene
Rose Pepperdene
“Seymour” Percelli
Ann and David Burton
“Dolly” Quinn
Marilyn and Charles Brown
“Isabell” and “KitCat”
Reade
Sidney and David Reade
Lucy Reno
Jan Gardner
Kimberly Porter
“Prince” Reps
Michele and Paul Reps
David Lind
Kari Von Junkans
“Dylan” Rigmaiden
Sherri and Dan Beck
“Tava” Lowe
Sandra Ordonio
“George” Riley
Marilyn and Jack Clifton
Alex Lutes
Marlys and Peter Bengard
Heather A. Rose
Susan Owens
“Belle” Martin
Melissa and Terry Martin
Marty Rose
Molly Jensen
“Dakota” McCathie
Marilou and Tommy Tomblin
Clarence Roth
Susan and Mike Gonzalez
Steve McInchak
Carolyn and Cavan Hardy
“Buster” Santos
Geralyn and Brad Sullivan
Marion Mein
Rana and Robert Ball
Everett Messinger
Sherrie and Tom
McCullough
“Casey” Minafo
Bonnie Archer
“Paddy” Moco
Barbara Johnson
Dan Murphy
Patricia and Sally Herrgott
“Bundy” Murray
Anne Fitzpatrick
Susan and John Koza
Jean Lovell
Sherrie and Tom
McCullough
Susan Pius
SPCA Calendar Pet “Silvester”
~ Angela Resendiz
George Robert Nelson
Barbara Burdick
“Wylie,” “Chess,” and
“Ticky” Schmidt
Helga Schmidt
“K.K.” Wagner
Teresa Wagner
“Fergie” Sullivan
Gayle Holmes
Sally and Don Lucas
Kathy and Tom Wiggans
“Mia” Wahlstrom
Geralyn and Brad Sullivan
“Louis” Sullivan
Iathan Annand and John
Stafsnes
Violet Mae Walker
“Mr. Right”
Delaina Dickison
Jack Swanson
Carol Flint and Karl Schaefer
M.J. Murphy, Inc.
Susan Pius
Jane Tschannel
“Miss Kitty” Wiese
Katherine and Curtis Wiese
Bette Thomsen
Eileen Bohon
Cynthia and Jack Branch
Leeanna and Frank Gattis
Pat and Bill Haynes
Ellen and Walter Rossi
Junee Staggs
“Heidi” Williams
Gayle Holmes
Leo Trout
Sheila Pichler
“Roxie”
Peggy Hill
Nancy Vout
Marina and John Yurkovic
“Talif”
Janice McAlister
Darloris Williams
Nadine and Don Benedetti
Vivian Zimmerman
Ruth Dunne
“Millie”
Laurie and Edward Heinz
Honoraria
Barbara Baldock
Lynda Richardson
Valerie Moule
Julia Carpenter
Marilyn Clark
David Wenger
Konny Murray
Betty Stallings
William Englander
Marilyn Mathis
Elaine Nall
Sunzah Park
Anna Gorman
Jeff Gorman
Linda Waligora
Sally Green
Jane and Donald Day
Seanna Newman
Leo Keech
Janice Gryp
Melinda Gryp
Amy Phillips and Amy
Zuroeveste
Yukari Kawaguchi
Lianne Minemoto
Barbara Priest
Shannon Carnazzo
Bob Nunes
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
Lisa Hoefler
Jeanne Holmquist
“Lunar” and “Terra”
Jordan
Jessica and Thomas Jordan
Kay Lubansky, DVM
Sandy and Gary Laughlin
Trudi Sher
Sally Penn
Kay Lubansky, DVM
SPCA staff
Peter East
Gail Simpson Boren
The Merck Foundation
Corinne Piazza
“Tony” Luna
Sherry and John Coletti
Darcy and Armando Luna
“Autumn” Stanton
Isabel and James
Shillinglaw
Penny and Harry Markos
Marcie DeMarco
Mary Ellen Stanton
Lisa Hoefler
and
and
Ava Marshall
Julie and Robert Bullas
Arnold Steele
Marilyn Arcotti-Shostak
“Fifi,” “Shibui,” “Haiku,”
and “Gus” McLean
Robin Toews
Hugh Steven
Stacey and Ted Golding
Kristin Morell
Alicia O’Neill
Sharon Regan
Janice McAlister
“Scotland” Ryan
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Lisa and Mark Sears
Molly Sears
“Bella” Sisler
Isabel and James Shillinglaw
Andy Smith
Kae Forkner
Amy and Amy
Judy and Russ Hippe
Our Pets
Joyce and Peter Tracey
Visiting Journalists
Mazda North American
Operations
Giving pets their best shot
volunteer program
c l o s e ■ u p
The SPCA photo team captures the best shots—so pets
have a great chance at finding a loving home!
W
e are looking for a few “animal whisperers” to join The
SPCA Photo Team. It takes three or four people working
together to capture all those amazing high quality, heartwarming pet portraits you see on The SPCA website and Facebook
page. To keep up with shelter intake, the team photographs
an astounding 30-50 animals each Monday between 9 am
and 4:30 pm. Volunteer Diane Farrow-Lapin started out as an
animal handler on the team, then began shooting and photoediting, and is now our resident expert.
“I love Mondays. It’s total immersion in my favorite
things: animals and photography,” said Diane. “You work
with wonderful people, laugh and have fun, and you’re doing
something that you know is so worthwhile.”
Like clockwork, team members retrieve animals, prep
and pose them, capture images, and do whatever is needed to
get the shot—whether the subject is a dog, cat, rat, or turtle, a
frisky puppy who can’t sit still, or an older cat who is wary and
unsure. Everyone on the creative team has a chance to take on
whatever tasks interest them.
“Both sides of the job are fun—taking the photo and
trying to create the fantastic poses that sell their personalities,”
said Volunteer Pattie Cluck. “If you could see us at work it’s
pretty hysterical; we’re jumping and down, making noises,
doing whatever it takes to get the shot!”
Capturing the moment
The photography team began when former SPCA employee
and volunteer Steve Sloop saw the need and spearheaded a
pilot program to produce professional quality adoption photos.
He founded the non-profit Shelter Arts Foundation and is now
helping other shelters gain the expertise and equipment needed
Volunteer S.O.S.
The SPCA urgently needs help
in these departments right now!
Foster Volunteers Provide temporary care and
socialization in your home for young puppies and
kittens, animals recovering from medical conditions,
or pets who just need a little extra TLC.
“I’m ready for my close-up”
SPCA Volunteer Photo Team members (from left)
Amanda Morisseau, Pattie Cluck, and Diane Farrow-Lapin make sure that shelter
pets like little “Toby” have a great online photo to help them get adopted.
to showcase their adoptable pets.
“I didn’t know anything about it when I started but now
I’m handling all kinds of animals,” said Pattie. “Last week I
held my first chinchilla! I love seeing my photos show up on
Facebook and it’s a thrill to read all the comments.”
“Patience, love, and energy are the only prerequisites
for the job,” said Diane. “The animals need a lot of kissing and
hugging and we are happy to oblige!”
To sign up, please fill out an online application at SPCAmc.org,
or call Angela at 264-5423 to learn more. We need reliable
volunteers who can donate a minimum of two hours each
Monday. Training is provided—previous photography or animal
handling experience is not required. D
Countess of Kinnoull Giving Circle Members
We thank our generous supporters whose donations have totaled $5,000 or more within a 12-month period.
November 15, 2013 ~ November 15, 2014
Apple Matching Gifts Program
Barbara and Arthur Babcock
Benjamin Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Buccafurni-Lawrence Fund of the
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
Bonnie Chapman
Jacqueline Clampett-Jones
Combined Federal Campaign
Monterey and Santa Cruz
Counties
Community Caregivers, Inc.
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
Debra and George Couch
Lee Cox
Susan and Robert Creveling
Charles de Guigne
DeWitt Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Donald Lee and Sally Steadman
Lucas Foundation
Doris Day Animal Foundation
Anita and Richard Dunsay
Charlotte and Bob Evans
Shane and Stewart Fuller
Dena and Joel Gambord
Barbara Gicquel
Gail and Jim Griggs
Terry Haber
Harden Foundation
Ann Hayes
Barbara and Russell Hays
Connie and Ken Hess
Jinok Hong
The Jessie Barker McKellar
Foundation
Joyce Morris Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
The Justin Dart Family Foundation
Kinnoull Foundation
Landreth Family Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Jennifer and Charles Laue
Sandy and Gary Laughlin
Peggy and Fred Lawson
Elece and Tom Leverone
Phyllis and Herbert E. Lister
Patricia Maino
Diane Mall
Mazda Foundation
Mazda North American Operations
Hugh McAllister
Sherrie and Tom McCullough
Joan and Peter McKee
Carlotta and Knox Mellon
Norma and Herb Meyer
Monterey County Weekly Fund of
the Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Michelle and Gary Moore
Lary Lynn and Anthony Muller
Konny Murray
Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation
Newman’s Own Foundation
Wilda and Lowell Northrop
The Otter Cove Foundation
Katherine and Robert Petty
The PG&E Corporation Foundation
Peter Read
Donna and Terri Ritenour
The Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr
Foundation
Rudy E. Futer Fund for Human
and Humane Needs of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Ruth Smart Foundation
Laraine and Bob Sanford
Ed Scripps
Brenda and Danny Sullivan
Janet and Hal Tague
Danny Thomas and David
Gabbard
Whole Foods Market
Francis Woessner
Karen and Reid Woodward
Sherry and Bill Young
Anonymous (5)
Hug a Pet Volunteers You and your pet provide
fun and furry therapeutic visits for residents of
convalescent homes and other care facilities.
Canine Good Citizen Certificate required, and you
can certify your dog through The SPCA.
Benefit Shop Volunteers Work with a fun crew at
our beautiful shop in Carmel Rancho Square, across
from the Barnyard Shopping Village. Volunteer tasks
may include sorting and pricing merchandise,
greeting visitors, or operating the cash register.
Previous retail experience not required.
For details on all volunteer positions and to
submit an application, please visit SPCAmc.org,
or call Angela at 264-5423.
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If you haven’t already,
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and family to see—just click “share” under the post.
Find us on these favorite sites:
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Twitter.com/SPCAmc
Pinterest.com/SPCAmc
Youtube.com/TheSPCA
Instagram.com/SPCAmc
On Google+ search for “SPCA for Monterey
County,” or use the url or QR code below to link
to a complete listing of all our pages.
SPCAmc.org/about.html
SPCA Calendar Pets “Baby Bear,” “Boomer Bear,” “Tiny Bear,”
and “Mighty Bear” ~ Donna and Terri Ritenour
Thanks to our Companions Council members
We are grateful to our Companions Council members* who take a leadership role in
our humane mission. Donations shown were received between August 16 and
November 15, 2014. Gifts received after this time will appear in our next newsletter.
SPCA Angel
$25,000 and over
Kinnoull Foundation
Mazda Foundation
Humane Hero
$10,000 - 24,999
Bonnie Chapman
Anita and Richard Dunsay
Barbara Gicquel
The Justin Dart Family
Foundation
Elece and Tom Leverone
The Otter Cove Foundation
Ruth Smart Foundation
Francis Woessner
Major
benefactor
$5,000 - 9,999
Benjamin Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Community Foundation for
Monterey County
Susan and Robert Creveling
Charles de Guigne
Dena and Joel Gambord
Barbara and Russell Hays
Joyce Morris Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Mazda North American
Operations
Sherrie and Tom McCullough
Peter Read
Brenda and Danny Sullivan
Janet and Hal Tague
Benefactor
$2,500 - 4,999
Sandra and Lorne Braddock
Ann Hayes
Joan and Peter McKee
Konny Murray
Donna and Terri Ritenour
Ed Scripps
Norma and Edward Wynn
Anonymous (2)
Supporter
$1,000 - 2,499
Barbara and Sal Blab
Bill Hannon Foundation
Uta Bone
Jeannie and Dan Borden
Sandra and Lorne Braddock
Teri Breschini
Sally Brick
Melanie and Peter Burkhard
Cecelia Rose Foundation
Combined Federal
Campaign Monterey and
Santa Cruz Counties
Cydney Crampton and
Sandy Freeman
Deborah B. Green
Foundation
Nancy and William Doolittle
The Drollinger Family and
August Sky
Monica Freeder
Alana Freeman-Hale
Julian Frost
Jennan Fuentes
Gail and Jim Griggs
Tom Hail
Hayward Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Gary Hoffmann
Jeanne Holmquist
Jinok Hong
Catherine Parker and James
Jeffery
Joanne Johnson
Larry Kirschenbaum
Krystal Fund of the
Community Foundation
for Monterey County
Jennifer and Charles Laue
Sandy and Gary Laughlin
Sally and Don Lucas
Elizabeth Mackenzie
Wanda and Mariano Martinez
Lorinda and Sam Mazza
Susan McCloud
Julie and Joe Pavek
Jane Schuller
Elizabeth Skou
Colleen and Gary Tiscornia
Julia Veitch and Peter Nosler
Brigitte Wasserman
Fay Webb
Margi and Bill Wiest
Kathy and Tom Wiggans
Dede Wilsey
Karen and Reid Woodward
Patron
$500 - 999
A and R Plumbing
Susan and Mike Beck
David Bridge
CyrAnn and Chris Castle
Karen and Jim Fanoe
Donna Hardy
Elizabeth and Joseph Heston
Lindsay Hoover and Ron
Saunders
Felicitas Johnson
Sue and Jack Kay
Whiz and Bruce Lindsey
Heather Lowder
Carma Luskin and Carvin
Pruitt
Kathi and Don Manzagol
Bobbi and Nils Marchand
Teresa and Kelly McMillin
Carlotta and Knox Mellon
Wendy Neglay and Katie
Milano
Sheila Moore
Thomas Nunes
Sally Penn
Michele and Paul Reps
Cynthia and Frederick Riebe
Lani and Steve Shearn
Diana and Ken Slasor
Margie Smith
Stacy Soracco and Preston
Frick
Susann and David Thon
LaNette Zimmerman
Anonymous (2)
Sustainer
$250-499
Bonnie and Stephen Adams
Velia and Nick Alvarado
Stephanie Amberg
Iathan Annand and John
Stafsnes
Derek Baine and Richard
Kuehn
Leslie Battenfeld
Katherine Beallo
Buff and Robert Belter
Marlys and Peter Bengard
Susan Black and Aris
Angelopoulos
Elspeth G. Bobbs
Louise Bratton
Gwen Brooks
Jennifer Capote
The Cheese Shop
Kristi and Wayne Clark
Joan Clay
Karen Cosentino
Katie and Kevin Day
Linda and Ed Dodge
Janet and Juan Duran
Tina Fairbanks
Oliver Fellguth
Marjorie and Vince Fiorenza
Charlene Frontiera
Claudia and Steven Garcia
Jean and Harry Garschagen
Susie Gates and Gene
Faulkner
Sonja and Gary Glassmeyer
Christine Hallas
Karen Hargrove
Pamela and Steve Hastey
Nancy Havens
Myrt Hawkins
Carol and Don Hilburn
Gayle Holmes
Christie Jenkins
Susan and Ron Kellermann
Laura and Tim Kelley
Janet Kern
Lawrence Kern
Ellen and Thomas Krause
Donna and Del Kuzminski
Donna Clare Lawson and
Scot Leisy
Helen Levet
Carla and John Lloyd
Judy and Tom Lorenzen
Valera Lyles
Satoe Massey
Peggy Ann and Roderic
McMahan
Carolyn and Kenneth
McMillen
Forrest Miller
David Miller Ayers
Anna and Aaron Moore
Jeannie and Donald Morris
Anne Muraski
Dee and Spence Myers
Debra Naeve
Harriet and Bruce Newell
Ruth Noble
Therese and Andrew Nua
Sharon and James Parsons
Minerva and Justo Perez
Marvella Peterman
Yvonne and Ralph Ramirez
Caroline Read
Shellie Reade
Sidney and David Reade
Lynda Richardson
Susan and Allen Robinson
Carol and Thomas Russell
Virginia and Gary Russell
Helga Schmidt
Marcus Shebl
Katherine Sherer
Jonathan Showe
Caryn St. Germain
Sheryl Steiner
Rachel Stillerman
Teddy Bear Preschool
Sue Ann and Katsuaki
Terasawa
Kelly and David Terry
Danny Thomas and David
Gabbard
Abigail Tiscornia
Ernest Tissot
Kim Van
Victorian Inn
Mary Jane and Martin
Vonnegut
F. B. Whitlock
Diane Wilcox
Susan Willey
Dorothy and Gerald Williams
Vickie and Jan Williams
Kenneth Worley
Karen A. Wright
Sharon Wright
Lawrence Yee
Sharon L. Wright
Chieko and Kazuyoshi
Yamaguchi
Marion Zola and Sam Urcis
Anonymous
* For more information on the Companions Council,
please call Jenn at 264-5431. 
It’s easy to meet adoptable
pets: watch your TV, check your
paper, or listen to your radio!
KSBW-TV 8
“Pet of the Week,” Friday news at noon
on the first, fourth, and fifth Friday of the month
“Pet of the Week,” Friday morning news at 5:50 am
on the first, third, and fourth Friday of the month
“Pet of the Weekend,” Saturday and Sunday
morning news at 7:40 am
KION-TV 46
“Pet of the Week” on the Friday
morning news at 6:10 am
“Pet of the Week” on the Friday
evening news at 5:15 pm
Telemundo 23
Spanish language “Pet of the Week,”
Friday news at 6 pm
The Monterey County Herald
“Pic-a-Pet” every Tuesday
KHIP 104.3 FM The Hippo
“Pet of the Week,” Thursdays at 3:30 pm
7.
humane investigations
c l o s e ■ u p
Starved dogs, sheep
& goats heal at SPCA
SPCA Humane Officers save 33 animals
from a slow, miserable death
Humane Officer Caselog
New hoarding case in Salinas
Salinas, Oct. Received report on SPCA
tipline about a possible cat hoarding
situation. Drove by the residence
at slow speed with the window
down and could detect a foul
odor from the street. Knocked
on front door, which was unused
and covered in spider webs. A
male eventually answered a side
door, which he could not open all
“Sammy” and six
other cats received the way due to debris inside. He
treatment and TLC
refused entry to the residence,
for their severely
and said that he and his wife had
infected eyes and
cared
for hundreds of cats over
are now healthy
the years and none had been sick.
and frisky.
Advised resident that we
could not leave without checking his felines, after
which he brought two four-week old kittens to the
door. The underweight animals were sneezing,
and had discharge running from their noses and
infected eyes. He refused to provide vet care and
continued to deny entry. Returned to SPCA to plan
coordinated response.
Secured a search warrant and returned with
SPCA rescue team a few days later, accompanied
by Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies, Adult Protective Services, Environmental Health, and Code
Enforcement. Female resident was transported to
local hospital for mental health evaluation.
House interior was hazardous, with high
levels of ammonia fumes from years of urine accumulation. Contacted North County Fire Department
to deploy high powered fans. SPCA team wore full
protective gear to search house, which was filled
with cat beds, feces, garbage, and countless boxes,
many unopened, from purchases made online and
through shopping networks. Formerly white walls
and cabinets were discolored from excrement and
urine. Made thorough search and found two cats and
five kittens, all suffering from severe upper respiratory distress. All also had ocular infections, many with
swelling so advanced the eyes were no longer visible.
Transported cats to SPCA for immediate treatment.
Submitted case to District Attorney’s Office.
[Editor’s note: The cats recovered with intensive care
but remain in protective custody. The hoarder has
been charged with animal neglect, and The SPCA
is working with the District Attorney to release the
felines for adoption before the case is resolved. A guilty
verdict could lead to mandatory counseling and waiver
of search and seizure rights so officers could perform
checks of the property to prevent future suffering.]
Volunteer at the
Wildlife Center!
Did you know songbird
parents feed their young
every 10 to 20 minutes?
We need your help to rear
the hundreds of baby birds we
receive each spring, as well as care for
A juvenile robin
other
orphaned and injured native wildlife.
accepts one of his
many daily feedings Volunteers also have opportunities to train
from a Wildlife
in raptor and mammal handling, fluid
Center volunteer.
therapy, rescue and capture, meal preparation, and more depending on preference and skill level.
They also transport animals to the wildlife veterinarian, help
maintain records, clean enclosures and bedding, and assist
with building and landscape maintenance.
Spring baby season is the best time to become a
Wildlife Center volunteer—join us at these two trainings to
learn more and join the wildlife team!
Wildlife Volunteer Orientation
Tues, Jan 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
Baby Bird Training
Tues, Jan 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
Trainings are held at the SPCA Education Center. For details
and registration please call Angela at 264-5423; applications are also available online at SPCAmc.org.
8.
a concerned citizen called about dogs and livestock starving
Win ahenremote
barn, SPCA Humane Officer Cecilio Lozano immediately
loaded supplies and headed out. It was a scorching September day
as he drove south of King City, then two miles down a private road.
What he found at the end of the road was a nightmarish scene of truly
horrifying neglect. As he neared the barn, a pathetically thin border
collie approached the rescue van, moving slowly to conserve energy.
“It was heartbreaking to see a dog that thin,” said Officer
Lozano. “I could see his entire skeletal structure, his spine, pelvis,
and each rib, yet when I offered him a treat he still accepted it
politely.” The dog was covered with scabs and nearly bald from flea
infestation. Lozano also found two Australian shepherds outside in
similar condition, one too weak to stand. “When I picked her up it
was shocking how light she was,” said Lozano. Near the barn was
a deceased, half eaten sheep and a fearful burro with untreated
wounds on her face. Most likely the burro was there to protect the
livestock and had been injured by the canines.
“The dogs were survivors, trying to stay alive,” said Lozano.
“If they had not escaped from the barn and sought help from the
reporting party all the animals would have died in misery, unknown
to anyone.”
An unfolding nightmare
Officer Lozano collected photographic evidence as he went, and the
more he looked, the worse it got. Inside the barn, 14 sheep and 13
goats were crowded into two pens.
“They were obviously hungry. They followed my every move,
hoping for food,” said Lozano. Beyond the pens, a filthy kennel filled
with feces and hair held two more starving dogs, one who could barely
lift her head. Nearby was the body of a recently deceased dog. Lozano
loaded the five emaciated dogs and a non-responsive sheep into his
rescue vehicle, fed and watered the livestock for the night, posted
notice, and alerted SPCA staff to the incoming emergency.
Upon his return, veterinarian Anne Kimmerlein and the
clinic staff were ready to provide immediate relief for the suffering
dogs, while Dr. Kate Brown of Monterey County Equine attended
to the sheep. The canines had fractured teeth, tick infestations,
and were anemic from blood loss due to their heavy flea burden.
They received fluids, treatment to ease their painful dermatitis,
and were started on a scheduled prescription diet to restart
their metabolisms. Sadly, one dog was nearly dead on arrival,
could not be revived, and had to be humanely euthanized.
Dr. Brown found that the sheep had a metabolic disorder
caused by the prolonged absence of food in her rumen.
Even aggressive intervention would not save the sheep, and
she recommended humane euthanasia to end her suffering.
wildlife rescue
& rehabilitation
c l o s e ■ u p
Starved for kindness
Emaciated and hairless from flea infestation,
“Sydney,” one of five rescued dogs, encounters tenderness in the loving hands
of SPCA Rescue Team member Ashley Fessenden.
The healing power of compassion
The next morning, a seven-member SPCA Rescue Team seized the
remaining animals and provided on-scene medical treatment for
numerous conditions. A post-mortem of the deceased dog showed
that he had a broken, untreated pelvis.
Back at The SPCA, the liberated animals were bedded
down in clean stalls and put on a feeding schedule. With
ongoing treatment, hoof trims and liberal
TLC they began to thrive. A month after
intake, one goat gave birth to two kids.
Lozano and Humane Officer
Curt Ransom confronted the owner of
the animals at his King City residence, and
informed him that they would submit the case to the
District Attorney. Charges include five counts of felony
animal cruelty and 35 counts of neglect.
As we go to press, one dog and all the goats
have been adopted by loving families. The three remaining dogs are now of normal weight, have regrown
Saved from
their hair, and are enjoying walks and attention. They
a life of misery
remain in protective custody and continue to receive
SPCA Barn Technician
treatment and behavior training. The 14 sheep and the
Tiffany Foley feeds one
burro are available for conditional adoption. To view a
of two kids born to a
starved goat a month
video of the sheep please visit SPCAmc.org/sheep.
after she was rescued.
We thank the supporters of The SPCA for making this
compassionate rescue possible—without you these
suffering animals could not be saved. If you suspect neglect or
abuse, please contact us at 373-2631 or 422-4721, ext. 213, or
online at SPCAmc.org. All reports are strictly confidential. l
In memory of
eagle No.1608
This magnificent golden eagle lives on
in the many lives that he touched
it is not possible to save all the injured animals
Twhory asenterwe might,
The SPCA Wildlife Center. Many arrive with fatal wounds
or are already near death by the time they’re immobile enough to
be discovered and captured. And sometimes after weeks of treatment
and TLC we find that the extent of injuries is too great for a full
recovery. Such was the case with golden eagle No. 1608, who touched
the lives of many people after he was hit by a vehicle in August.
Doug and Debbie Sparkes stopped when they saw the eagle standing
motionless on a rural road. They had just crossed into Monterey
County east of King City, headed for a seaside weekend.
“He was so big he didn’t look real—his legs looked like little
tree trunks,” said Doug. “For a moment I thought someone had left
a stuffed animal in the road, but then he opened one eye and I saw
blood on his head.” There was no cell service so Doug flagged down
a passerby and together they used two shovels like giant tongs to
carefully move the animal off the road. “Trucks were going by and
we were determined to get that bird to safety!” said Doug. A hopeful prognosis
When Wildlife Animal Care Technician Jamie Lima received Doug’s
call she immediately began the 180-mile round trip journey to
retrieve the bird. By 9 pm she was providing medical care back at
the Wildlife Center. The bird had been hit on his right side, had an
offset jaw, and was holding his eye shut. Blood in the ear and mouth
indicated head trauma so she administered anti-inflammatories
to reduce brain swelling. She also started him on painkillers and
antibiotics, and cleaned his wounds.
“It was lucky somebody found him,” said Jamie. “He
probably would have been hit again at night, or suffered a long, slow
death from starvation.”
By the second day the bird was stable enough to visit Dr.
Thomas at the Avian and Exotic Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula,
who closed a large laceration on his head. Jamie had detected a slight
popping in the wing during her initial exam, so everyone was relieved
when x-rays showed no fractures in the wing or jaw.
The bird made steady progress and soon was perching and
holding his eye open. Pupil response was slower than normal,
but was improving. Once the hemorrhaging resolved,
a veterinary ophthalmologist would be able to view
the retina. Staff was further encouraged a week
into treatment when the eagle began eating
on his own. Wildlife Center Supervisor Jessica
Shipman was using tongs to hand-feed him
when he suddenly reached over impatiently and
grabbed more food off the plate with his beak, as
Wildlife Center Supervisor Jessica
Shipman (left) and Technician Jamie
Lima check eagle No. 1608’s wing
dressing. Minutes after this photo
was taken he ate on his own for
the first time during treatment.
if she wasn’t feeding fast enough!
After 12 days the eagle was strong enough to transfer to the
California Raptor Center at UC Davis, which has a larger flight cage.
SPCA staff anticipated releasing him after a couple weeks of exercise,
but then Jessica received a call. A new radiograph had picked up a
fracture in the bird’s accessory carpal bone which was not visible in the
first X-ray—a problem that could not be corrected surgically. Although
small, during take-off a huge amount of force is exerted on the bone
and it would have to heal perfectly. In addition, the ophthalmologist had
discovered a retinal tear, which was healing. Staff at Davis continued
with wing taping and physical therapy, but, sadly, during a follow-up
the ophthalmologist discovered scarring and loss of blood supply to the
retina. The eagle’s vision would deteriorate quickly over time. To make
matters worse, some lesions on the eagle’s feet were not healing and
turned out to be bird pox, a contagious viral infection.
A difficult decision
Despite the many people who worked to save Eagle 1608, he could not
survive in the wild. Sadly, after a month of treatment, veterinary specialists and the rehabilitation teams at Davis and The SPCA reluctantly
reached consensus that euthanasia was the only humane option given
the painful nature of his multiple medical conditions.
“It’s our job to make our best effort for each animal, even if
we don’t know if we’ll succeed,” said Jessica. “A loss like this is never
easy. We talk about it and review our protocol, and then we must focus
on giving the best chance possible to all the animals who are arriving
here each day.”
“We have all learned from Eagle 1608,” said Jamie. “I feel
privileged to have worked with him. The experience he gave us was a
gift that will help other injured eagles return to the wild in the future.”
“We will always cherish the wildness and beauty we saw in
that awe-inspiring bird,” said Doug, who found the eagle on the road,
where this story began. “It will be a part of us forever.”
To report wildlife in distress call 264-5427; after-hours phone
646-5534. For humane wildlife advice please call 264-5427, or
visit SPCAmc.org for downloadable advice by species. f