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Christmas spirit was in full swing at the first annual Photos
with Santa event, led by the HHS Ambassadors, Saturday,
November 29, 2014 from 9-noon at sun-dappled Immanuel Hall in Hinsdale. The morning could not have been
more magical. With a steady procession of some 50 families and their pets (49 dogs, 1 cat and 1 guinea pig to be
precise!) there was a non-stop flurry of activity.
HHS friend, Steve Tucknott of GuntherSnaps Photography,
volunteered his time and talents photographing everyone
from tiny newborn babies to a giant mastiff named Kramer. The images he captured were then sent to attendees
for use on their holiday cards.
From entire families to single pets, creatures great and small came out to meet
Jolly Ol’ St. Nick and help raise money for
the animals that come through the doors at
HHS.
The HHS Ambassadors organized the entire event, bringing holiday spirit, cookies, cocoa and adoptable animal
ornament crafts for the kids, all while running a seamless
event. Special thanks are due to Mistie Lucht, Ambassador Chair who led the event, and Nate Lucht, her husband, an HHS Board Member, who posed as Santa for the
photos. Attendee donations from the day raised $1000 for
the shelter.
“Christmas is not a time nor a season,
but a state of mind. To cherish peace and
goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to
have the real spirit of Christmas.”
- Calvin Coolidge
This is the second event hosted by the Ambassadors since
their inception in 2014. The group of enterprising women
is helping to raise awareness of animal welfare and all of
HHS’ programs that benefit the community. Through their
work, they are reaching out into the community with
fundraising events that also happen to be a whole lot of
fun. Our sincerest thanks go to the Ambassadors and to
all of the individuals who came out to support HHS at the
Photos with Santa event. Plan on attending another photo
shoot with Santa in December 2015, and be sure to bring
your four-legged friends along for the merriment.
HHS staff members on hand were thrilled to see alumni, Paddy (adopted 2012), Biscuit and Willy (adopted together in 2013), and
HHS Therapy dog Gus joining Santa for the festivities.
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Director’s Desk
HHS Volunteers: A Unique Breed
“The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” -Terri Guillemets
“No one gossips about other people’s
secret virtues.”
― Bertrand Russell
When staff members arrive in the morning, they incessantly begin talking. Not to
one another, but to the animals.
“Good Morning! I’ve missed you, too. Are
you hungry?”
“This is your lucky day. Today you join
your new family!”
“Look at you! You’re so beautiful!” Or the
opposite: “Oh, my! You’re so dirty. Let’s
get you into a nice warm, bubble bath!”
In any given year, there are hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that
come through the shelter in need of help. That number doesn’t even include
an odd bird, guinea pig, rabbit or ferret in need of shelter on the way to their
respective forever homes.
While there are currently eight full and part-time staff members dedicated
exclusively to the care and adoption of the animals 365 days a year, it wouldn’t
be physically possible to give each of these pets the one-on-one attention they
receive without the
300 Shelter & Administrative Volunteers who shower
them with extra love
and attention.
Whether they’re cat
socializing, dog
walking, handling
reception, working
in the office, gardening or photographing animals,
this giving group of This special group of shelter volunteers have all worked 500+
hours. (l to r) Michelle Mason, Diane Novak, Vicki Jacobsen,
individuals share a
Bill Buckley, Carole Cech, Paul Hollis, Kym Iffert and Mary
passion in everySchueren.
thing they do.
Other volunteer groups at HHS include Board members, Ambassadors, and
Junior Board members who are all dedicated to bringing in critical funding and
raising awareness of our mission in the community and beyond.
Katie Wolfe Baran, HHS Adoption Counselor, gives TLC to a shelter resident as part
of her daily routine of cleaning and caring
for the animals.
Bertrand Russell has it wrong. I want all
of you to know about the secret virtues
of our staff. They don’t just work here.
They follow their passions for animal
welfare. They don’t just clean cages. They
give each animal individualized attention
and affection. They come in early. They
stay late. They willingly come in on their
days off when a fellow team member is
sick. And holidays? While most of the
nation was home opening packages or
celebrating the New Year, Hinsdale Humane Society staff and volunteers were
taking care of our homeless dogs and
cats.
continued on page 5
Foster families give extra help to pets that require care and support outside of
the shelter, and Pet Therapy teams reach out into the community with their
trained pets, educating and providing comfort to people in need.
continued on page 13
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
-Elizabeth Andrew
Members of the Junior Board spent two hours during the holidays singing carols to
residents of The Birches Assisted Living facility.
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GOOD NEWS!
PAWS FO R A P P L AUS E
Highlights of the Holiday
We were so touched by the response to our holiday fundraising
initiatives this year that we wanted
to say a big thank you to all of those
individuals who donated to us by
purchasing our Holiday Cards, re-
Pictured are two adoptable kittens who
modeled for our holiday cards this year.
sponding with checks to our Holiday
Appeal mailing, purchasing Sponsor
an Animal certificates and giving so
generously to our new Giving Tuesday challenge. The giving spirit of so
many made a big difference in the
daily lives of our homeless animals.
For that we send our deepest thanks!
So many wonderful children gave
generously from the heart, donating from: Christmas money,
allowances, supplies and toys, selling crafts and lemonade, a singing
competition, a piano recital, piggy
bank savings, Advent money, running a summer camp, and an art
fair. One teen even donated back
his raffle prize money from our
Petapalooza event!
Mary Bowers, Heidi Greene, Kamila Sawosko, Mary Niemeyer & Leila Hariba, Megan Selip, Beverly
Greenman, Ian Stevenson, Keith
Lewis, Nick Boxell, Jerry Janchenko, Maggie Risinger, Viktor &
Elisenda, London, Smith & Ian
Maxwell, Emerson Easley, Georgia,
June, Waylon Marzo, Aidan Angel,
Others made homemade biscuits
for the dogs and cake for our staff
and many, many more supplies
and gift cards were donated in lieu
of accepting birthday gifts. We are
so grateful to all of these new Big
Hearts for Little Paws club members who displayed such selflessness with their kind donations.
Ten year old Maya Smith
Madelaine, Sloane Katz, Chris
Burns, Melissa Nguyen, Jane
Wisniewski, Grace Broderick, Gabriella Gehrisch, Nate Lauer, Maya
Giftwrapping
Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers who came out to support HHS
at Frugal Muse Bookstore: Vicki Jacobsen, Eileen Zaba, Sharon Detro,
Laura Donohue, Marilynn Pavlik,
Dennis Tetens, Linda Nilles and June
Herdzina. Thanks also to those who
came by to support us in the weekends leading up to the holidays.
Waylon (3), June (5) & Georgia (7)
Nine year old Jay
Laura Donohue & Sharon Detro pictured
with their Pet Therapy teammates, Edelweiss the cat and Leila Mae the dog.
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Thank you to: Nik & Sejal Reshamwala, Maya Smith, Jack Harrington, Jack Bingham, Nikki Caron,
Smith, Olivia Denson, Raegan
Hutter, Sophia Panakala, Alana
O’Dowd, Harper Carroll, Hanna
Florence, Julia Lorenz, Camryn
Saltzman, Ellie Linder, Logan
McKinley, Grace & Audrey
Longmeyer.
Thank you to Evelyn Chen for a
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Paws for Applause… continued from page 4
Two Paws Up!
also donated shelter supplies.
Following are donations from
Schools, Girl Scout Troops,
Churches and Libraries:
Glow Preschool, Riverside
Presbyterian Church Youth
Group, Hinsdale Middle
School Selas Fundraiser, Girl
Scout Troop #410, Girl Scout
Troop #59103, Clarendon Hills
Mom & daughter, Linda & Casselyn
Feinstein (casselyn.com) with dogs
Boomer & Bailey.
Nick Alex & Matt Kaczinski of Hinsdale Central
High School Care Club.
special donation towards shelter
operations.
Following are donations from generous companies, corporations and
foundations: Bright Horizons, Village
Cellar, Morton Arboretum, Dr. Rock
& Illinois Physical Med Group, Team
Oakeshott by Judy McFall, Unleashed of Hinsdale, Merrick Animal
Hospital photos with Santa & donations, Oak Trace Community residents made peanut butter biscuits
for the dogs and peppermint & lavender sugar scrubs for the staff, and
Library READ program and
Hinsdale Central Care Club.
Corrections: Please forgive us
for the following volunteer
omissions from our last issue.
Marilynn Pavlik, 100 hours;
Kathy Cragg, 250+ hours; Ken
Johnston, 250+ hours; Kathie
Irving, Kevin Irving 250+ hours;
Bill Buckley, 500+ hours;
Carole Cech, 500+ hours;
Michelle Mason, 500+ hours.
Director’s Desk continued from page 3
Perhaps some of you know I grew up on a farm in Iowa. One of the truths on a
farm is this: The cows don’t know that it’s Christmas. So Santa’s packages had
to wait until all the animals were clean and fed. Maybe there would be an extra
morsel of hay or an additional scoop of corn on the farm… and extra treats and
cuddles for the cats and dogs at the shelter, too. Our staff members sacrifice
time with their own families and pets on holidays because they are truly dedicated. It’s not just a job and a paycheck. For the volunteers, it’s not a paycheck
at all… just the satisfaction of knowing they made a difference.
Over the past few weeks, our board members have been shadowing the staff in
order to learn more about shelter operations. A few key learnings: Cleaning
kennels is not glamorous work. It is physically exhausting! Conducting animal
behavior assessments can be challenging. A wagging tail may deliver bruised
shins and puppy teeth might produce a torn pant leg. Discussing a potential
adoption with a new family can be exhilarating or disappointing. Yeah! A cat
was adopted! Or why did that family decide not to get a new pet today?
Linda and Casselyn Feinstein, both of
ReMax Signature Homes, along with
Casselyn’s dogs Boomer & Bailey, recently held a “Yappy Hour” for their
business associates at Wild Ginger in
Hinsdale. The event resulted in donations of $1146 to help our homeless
animals. Thank you so much!
Two
Men and
a Truck
collected
goodies
and delivered
them to
us just in
Laura Baldwin and Joanne Seb- time for
Christby of Two Men and a Truck.
mas. Our
thanks to these generous folks for
thinking of our homeless animals during the busy holiday season.
Our thanks to Madeline LoPresti and
the Alllstate Hands in the Community
Committee, for bestowing a $1000
grant upon HHS in recognition of the
volunteer work Madeline has done for
the animals in both pet therapy and
fostering.
Through it all, we’ve uncovered many secret virtues. Love. Compassion. Kindness. Dedication. Service. Authenticity. Courage. Enthusiasm. Flexibility. Gentleness. Integrity. Patience. Determination. Responsibility. Wisdom. Loyalty. Commitment. Now they’re not such secret virtues. I want all of you to know. Please
spread the word. It’s not gossip when it’s the truth!
Until next time, Lori Halligan, Executive Director
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IN HONOR AND MEMORY
The following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of July 1 through December 31, 2014.
IN MEMORY OF PETS
7 cats & 5 dogs by John Kost
Abby by Robert Kleckner
Aladdin by Shirley Eatwell
Alaska by Ryan & Faye Herzog
Alex & the Bears by Vivian Giannopulos
All My Pets by Lynn May
All of our Cats by Dr. & Mrs. Robert Briney
Amy & Jackie by Nancy Zinns Johnson
Andorra & Baby (Andorra) by James & Dee
Stanley
Angel Marie & Tiffany Ann by Janice Marek
Angel, Chatter, Quincey, JD, Bones Barkey,
Amber, Eli & Dash by Carol Stockwell
Arden by Pat Pope
Augie by Richard Kocourek
Bailey by Janice Bailey
Bailey by Marilynn Pavlik
Bailey, Murphy, Casey & Molly by Midge
Savoy-Ruhl
Bandit by Michael Ressl
Barbie I and II by Helen De Witt
Barney by Bridget Diedrich
Barnie & Lansie by Viola Lenc
Bear & Miller by Joan Wronkiewicz
Bear by Mary Lee Sedivy
Beekie by Laverne Dooley
Belle by Gregory Bond
Benji by Carla Thorpe
Benjii by Lorraine Kozak
Billy by Mary Ann & Anthony Trekas
Binti by Jean Caplice
Biscuit by Phyllis Grozich
Biskit & Mello by George & Joan Menton
Black Bart by Ken Thompson
Blackie & KC by Bruce Jablonski
Blackie by Laura Olsen Klima
Blackie by Susan Blodgett
Blanche & Nellie by Catherine Terry
Blu by Mary Conroy
Bluedog by Pamela Morris
Bogart by Michael & Diane La Forte
Bonnie & Coco by John & Gem Hicaro
Boo & Toby by Mary Riccio
Boo by Shereen Venning
Booker by Edward & Joann McCambridge
Boomer by Pamela Schweinberg
Bosco & Lucia by Roy & Cynthia Hofer
Boucho by Kathryn Kenney
Brandi, Taffy, Bonnie by Edmund Swires
Brandywine by Noel Zethmayr
Bridgette by Laurette Dellaquila
Bristol by Donna Andrews
Buddy & Corky by Ben & Jane Furino
Buddy by James & Debra Krillenberger
Buddy by Judy Potempa
Buddy by Melanie Matiasek
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Buddy Bear by Donna Kovacic
Buff by Edward Vendel
Buffy & Bambi by Peter Barton
Bunny by Leslie Kazmierowski
Buster by Emre & Barbara Kandemir
Buster by G. Ross & Leslie Forbes
Buster by Richard & Linda Pajak
Buster, Jack & Deuce by Howard Downs
Family
Butterscotch & Tiger by Barbara Deren
Buttons 2 by Jean Griffiths
Carmen by Kathy Ann Madsen
Casey & Max by Lorraine Chynoweth
Casey by James & Amy Casey
Cassie by Felicia Kuzera
CC, Chloe, Willis & Arnold by Annette Collins
Chammi by Charles Porta
Chandra by Lori & Mike Halligan
Charlie & Frankie by Pat Reed
Charlie Brown by Karen Boone
Charlie by Don & Mary Brown
Charlie by Florence Blazek
Charlie by Kathleen Hennessy
Charlie by Potter Family
Chili, Dusty, Cricket & Blackie by Rosalie Hill
Chip by Cathy Emmert
Chloe by Bernadette Dugan
Chuckie, Boo, Sug, Tar, Maggie & Ellie by Mr.
& Mrs. G. Gray Jr.
Cinders by Jeffrey Jens and Ann Boisclair
Cinnamon by Chris & Kathe Marema
Cinnamon Toast & Mario by Christine
Massie
Clancy, Tilda, Keisu & Karma by Kim
Hagedorn
Clarey & Kassie by Sue M. Anderson
Cleo by Joseph Ruzicka
Clipper, Cricket, P.T. and Dusty by Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Lizzadro
Clyde by Yash Pandhi
Coco by James & Judy Petrole
Cocoa by Thomas Durica
Cookie by Chris & Betsy Greco
Cookie by Walter Arentz
Cunningham Pets by Peter & Gail Dignan
Daisy & Arlo by Richard Frenette
Dana Catherine by Teri O’Brien
Demi by Tiffany Glass
Dickens by Corey Hettich
Dodi by Charles Crawford
Duffy by Charles Binder
Duffy by Mary Reed
Duke & Red by John & Mary Kennedy
Dukie by Billie Schreiber
Dusty by Paul Freier
Einstein by William Rolf
Eli & Ezra by Zed & Cheryl Francis
Elle by Kim Bowman
Emmy & Tip by Ginny Reed
Fergus by Nancy Crilly
Fermata by Patricia Medlock
Fidel & Hyperion by Diane Dean
Fiona by Elizabeth Wilcox
Foxy, Eric, Buddy, Megan, Max, Zoey by
Walter & Diane Repp
Frankie by Bernadette Dugan
Frankie by Evans Angelos
Friday by Patricia O’Connor
Fritz & Wilbur by Charles & Marion Kierscht
Fritz Otto Von Bismark by James O’Kelley
Frosty by Beverly A. Davison
Gambit by Donald Shotola
Ginger, Buffing, Sandy, Friday by Allen F.
Savel
Gladys & Brian by Bert Metz
Goerta by Sandra Downing
Gracie by Jeanmarie McInerney
Gunner & Bo by Margaret Reich
Gus by Leesa Gleason
Hailey by Joseph Cimfe
Hank by Jim & Lauren Tvrdik
Hannah & Tobee by Mary Jane Laws
Happy by Myra Tonini
Harley by Donald Perez
Hector, Andrew, Heather by Mary Forester
Heidi by Linda Strzelczyk
Heidi by Peter & Glenee Von Eschen
Heidi by William Chalberg
Heidi, Spanky & Daisy by Richard & Linda
Rutkowski
Holly by Mark & Donna Lamb
Hootie by Mark Ruttle
Inky by Leonard De Groot
Ivy by Diane Bird
Ivy by Alexandria Meccia
Ivy by Mary Penda
Izzie by Leslie and G. Ross Forbes
J.R. by Philip Burket
Jacie & Aubrey by Sandra Kasper
Jack by Debra Drucker
Jackie by Esther Natarelli
Jackson by D.J. Hayes
Jagger by Paul Ducham
Jake & Katie by Mary Jane Kobal
Jake by Carol Schweidel
Jake by Laurie Koronkowski
Jake by Ronald Snyder
Jake by Sophie Kraus
Jenna by Robert & Carol Graf
Jenny, Joey, Katie, Andrew, Nikki by Cynthia
Rein and Gary Dobson
Jessa by Jill Kurth
Jessie by Connie Tilly
Jez by Mickey Selvaggio
Jody by Corinne Venturi
Johnny Depp by Kieran Nicholson
JoJo & Maggie by Diana Aldridge
K-9 by Earl L. Smith
Kasha & Barney by Lisa Wiening
Katie & Elliott by Richard & Carole
Rademacher
Katie & Holly by John & Diane Stutte
Katie Rose by Jean Waringo
Kayla by Jill Clarke
Kei Kei, Kei Kei I, Bella by Paul Carlson
Kelly by Marcia Nolan
King, Abby, Velvet by Ralph Anderson
In Memory of Jake, HHS Pet Therapy dog
Kirby by Daniel Pocius
Kitty by Mary Conroy
Kylee by Thomas Sikorski
Lacey by Hank & Kim Eberling, Steuerle
Funeral Home
Lady by Carolyn Schultz
Lady by Richard & Sandy Karceski
Lamps & Shadow by Betty Svetich
Leo by Rose Ordile
Lexus by Joseph, Beth, Anthony, Carolyn &
Nicholas Paneral
Libby by Zenda Beeching
Lilyanna Rose by Marilyn Halbreich
Louie by John & Joyce Putz
Louie by Mary E. Jopa
Lucky & Ferdie by Christopher Jacobs
Lucky by Barbara Pond
Lucky by Debbie Hood
Lucky by Kathleen O’Toole
Lucky by Marie Agresto
Lucky Dog by Anthony Jedovnicky
Lucy by Dominic & Angela Jankowski, Fran
Welebir
Lucy by Dorothy Altman
Lucy by Phyllis Hastings
LuLu by Ann & Susan Hickey
MacBeth by Patricia Wasowicz
Maddie by Joan Whitebread
Maggie by Sharon Foley
Maggie Dog by Gary & Karen Steinberg
Maisie by Annette Harrison
Mascara by Mr. & Mrs. Tom Perkowski
Maui by Marilyn and Robert Grandy
Max by Carol Krawczyk
Max by Deborah Rexroad
Max by Gloria Kroc
Maxine by Julie Cochiaro
Maxine by Stanley Strahan
McDuff by Jamie Larson
Meadow & Peaches by Dale Zilligen
Meghey by Elly Tolin
Meow Mix by Michael Zakosek
Mia by Lorraine Lyttek
Mia by Russell Bry & Lisa Laidlaw
Mickey by the Pavlik Family
Mickey by Harriet Potenza
Mickey by John Pritasil
Mickey by Stanley & Milani Rude
Midge by Mary & Ray Griffin
Milo by Pamela Murphy
Minnie by Mr. & Mrs. John Susin
Minnie, Blackie & Misty by Elaine Lowden
Mirasol by Kirstin Stone
Misha & Toby by Vanessa Dipasca
Misha by Mark & Margie Folkers
Miss Daisy Mae by Dolores Kall
Missy & Mindy by George Toman
Missy, Maggie, Molly by Al & Patricia Pate
Mittens & Rudy by Mary Kaye Schlemmel
Mitzi by Anthony Salemi
MoBoros by Jeanne Van Dyke
Molly by Denise Katek
Molly by Geoffrey & Jan Kitz
Molly by Helen Racan
Molly by Jay & Jan Tuthill
Morgan by Cynthia Wade-Chyna
Morris by Ruth Winningham
Moses, Patches & Seymour by Patricia
De Mars
Mr. Bond by William Steineke
Ms. Cleo Cat by John Schofield
Ms. Cleo Cat by Larry Larson
Mungo by Rose Kugler
Murphy & Beau by Kevin & David West
Murphy by Cheryl Schilling
Murphy by Donna Lantvit
Muttski by Sanchia Mazza
Nellie & Greta by David & Florence Beckman
Nicky by Lori Senuta
Nikki by Betty and William Trescott
Nikki by Melissa Abel
Nola by Fred & Barbara Asp
Odie by Dorothy Schmidt
Of all animals by Paula McCracken
Oliver by Roger Chachula
Ollie by Virginia Janis
Oreo by Judy Sykora
Oscar by Jane Lucas
Otto by Marilyn Keil
Ozzie by Eric Helsley
Pal by Anne Landgraf
Pal by Robert & Jennifer Maresso
Parker by Sharon Foley
Patch by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Lemmler
Patches by Charles Green
Patches, Fleur & Samantha by Stephen &
Nancy Furge
Penney by Elaine Szablewski
Pepper, Frosty & Joshua by Cindy Friedl
Petals by Carol Green
Pete by Elizabeth & Bob Osgood
Petey by Raymond White
Pia by Robert Kalt
Pickles, Peaches & Kaiser by Walter &
Anita Schulfer
Pinky by Joan Janopoulos
Pirato by Dennis Baren
Poki by Karen Martin
Polly by Joyce Nemec
Poochie by Barbara Parks
Precious & Sylvester by Linda Joseph
Princess & Sampson by Gale Tlapa
Pumpkin by Marge Quarrie
Pumpkin by Rose Kleutgen
Puss, Boots, Mew, Loki, Tigger, Purcilla by
William & Audrey Heidorn
R.J. Wolf & Whiskers by Joanne Kenig
Ralph by Margaret Fullmer
Ramona & Jammie by Timothy & Sherry
Penrod
Razzle by Christine Cordts
Reilly by Cheryl Gorski
Rocket by Ellen Glista
Rocky by Sue Ann Schierholtz
Roscoe by Joyce Mitchell
Rose by Anonymous
Rosie by Terry Pocius
Roxie by M & G Meyers
Roxy by George Kapusta
Rudy by Anonymous, Kathy Kalber Kinsella,
Mary Schueren, Paul Hollis & Sandy Ruby
Rufus by Carol Gunia
Samantha by Connie Newman
Sambucca by Jackie Ray
Sami by Jean Archambault
Sammie by Linda Budzyna
Sammy by Audrey Dubauskas
Sammy by Sia Athanasas
Samson by Tina Orlita
Sandy by Linda Bergstrom
Sara by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Janicki
Sasha & Serena by Martin & Susan Retzer
Shadow by Barb Feller
Misty by Geraldine Ziemke
Schooner & Barkley by Mark Biesiada Family
Scotch by David & Susan Scott
Scout by Charlotte Evans
Shadow by Joseph Long, Mary Long &
Susan Long
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Shammie by Sue Burgess
Shannon by Cassius Mac Diarmid
Sheba by Margaret Kryda
Sheena & Fluffy by Violet Krska
Shelby by Dawn Petrovic
Shelly & Tory by Carol Grench
Simba by William R. Sutton
Skatcher by Mariam Kasprzak
Skipper by Susan Cycon
Skye by Susan Trefil
Smokey, Rocky, Emily, Jimmy, Annie, Luke &
Freckles by Kevin & Robin McGrath
Snickers by Jeanne Widing
Snowball & Zelda by Jodee Fugazy
Socks & Snowball by Gerald & Dianne Palese
Sophie by Jan & Bill Clark
Spaz by Jackie McCaleb
Spencer by Mr. & Mrs. Sam Reed
Spenser & Lance by Cindy Pavel
Spice by Linda Cooney
Spider, Pebbles, Snoopy, Pumpkin by Paul &
Georgie Wyszynski
Spike by Jonathan Larsen
Spike by Mark Kosevich
Spikey by Gail Winters
Spookey by Margaret Sewell
Spooky by Donald Goss
Sport by Rose Cowls
Spots by Margaret Legel
Squeekie, Bandit & Sidley by Mr.& Mrs. C.
Douglas
Sweet Lola by Janet Kolzow
Sweet Lucy by Eugene Skoff
Sweet Pea by Dan Smith
Sweet Pepper, Abbey & Bowzer by Duke &
Nancy Petrovich
Sylvester by Merrily Burkland
Tan-D by Thomas & Arlene Simunek
Tasha & Rommel by Peter & Linda Salerno
T-Bird by John & Patty Demmert
Ted by Mr. & Mrs. James Tuthill
Teddy by Arlene Siwek
Teddy by Doreen Petenes
Teddy by Sandra Feffer
Tex & Diva by Oak Brook Public Library
Tex by Wayne Carpenter
Thor & Princess by Glenn Bjorkman
Tibbs by Anna Stine
Tiffany, Comfort & Julia by Christine Holm
Tiger by James G. Herman
Tiger Kraus, Max Kraus, Chiang Baratta,
Baby Chiang by Deborah & Stephen Kraus
Tiger Lilly by Harold & Karen Dukala
Timmy by Keith & Phyllis Meyer
Timmy, Lucky, Smitty, Taffy & Buffy by Winifred L. Schuett
Tinkerbell by Kelly McGowan
Tippy & Jo by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Stejskal
Tortuffe & Harlie by Judy Anderson
Tramp by M.L. Koranda
Tressa by Valerie Spale
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Tulsa, Kayley & Rupert by Mark Schlosser
Tuna & Montrose by Hannah Owens
Tyler by Nannette Dettmer
Webbster by Linda Carey
Whipper by Gregory Baranowski
Whiskers & Indy by Mr. & Mrs. John
Wittenberg
Willie by Dana Stewart
Willy by Carol Rowells
Wolfgang & Fritzi by Joseph Martan
Woofen by Shirley Lathrop
Wynston by Anne Babinec
Zach by Ronald & Judy Eshleman
Ziba, Twiggy, Tiggy, Bormey by Fazlollah
Alavi
IN MEMORY OF PEOPLE
Adeline & Jerry Hubeny by Michael &
Shirley Fijolek
Adeline Wunderlich by Daniel Wunderlich
Agnes Ruzicka & Adele Marek by Janice
Marek
Alan Kitzer by Helen Racan, Midge
In Memory of Mungo, HHS Pet Therapy dog
Savoy-Ruhl
Alice Smith by Earl L. Smith
Alicia Todd by Charles Witt
Ann Langties by Kathleen Kilianek
Anthony Jedovnicky by Sheryl Jedovnicky &
family & friends
Barb Bunner by Richard Lange
Bertha Belzer by Stanley Strahan
Beryl Edwards by Barbara Rex, Mary Witt,
Lisa Hohman, Rose Watt. Pat & Josephine
D’Allesandro, Jeanette & James Esposito,
Mary E. La Pointe, Ross & Jennifer Zavod
Bette Thomsen by Mary Krieger
Betty Blei by Kathy Hinton
Betty Nicholson by Ted & Patti Nicholson
Beverly Thompson by Louis Thompson
Brian Keith Irwin by the Seddon Family
Carol Ann Unger by David & Mary Jo
Mandula
Carole Zaccari by Beverly Garside
Catherine Jozwiak by Dennis Jozwiak
Charlotte Ann Andres by Dolores Cizek
Christina Lekki by Suzanne McFadden
Dave Sheputis by Karl & Sharon Johnson
David Long by Joseph Long, Mary Long &
Susan Long
Donna Bacho by David Bacho
Edwin & Marie Pavlik by Marilynn Pavlik
Elsie Pennino by Martin & Ann Pennino
Eugene & Dorothy Robenhorst by Roger &
Donna Godel
Felicia Blaustein by Susan Kral
Gloria Gron by Anne Smith
Irma Brown by Art Heitz
Irv Lesnewski by Peter Barton
Jacque Bond by Gregory Bond
James Grimm by Carol Grimm
James Nahser by Mr. & Mrs. Gaston
Randolph, Jr.
Jan VanDeVoorde by Kimberly Logan
Jane Cuthbert by the Cuthbert Family
Jeffrey Jones by Jennifer Jones, Jim & Jodie
Jones, Mary Forester
Jillian Dounias by Bonnie Engel
Jimmy McCarthy by Jennifer & Bill Voss
Joanne Snyder by Jeanne Mazza
Jordan Crist by Joan Kleeman, Rick & Kim
Agriesti, Jackie Boyd, Peter & Stephanie Crist
Joseph Konrath by Pam Hormanski
Joseph Vijuk by John Danaher
Kathy Errion by Kristina Schweir
Kathy Riemer by Ann and Martin Pennino
Kelli Joy O’Laughlin by Gale Tlapa
Kelly Jean Williams by Jack Williams
Laura & Frank Tomasik by Geri Maloney
Laura Zuncic by Anthony Zuncic
Lee Munder by Terrie Munder
Leroy Stoldt by William Trescott
Lolita Moskal by Ann & Martin Pennino
Lorraine Hill by Walter & Anita Schulfer
Lou Castellaneta by Kathleen Hennessy
Louis Agresto by Marie Agresto
Maggie by Cassius MacDiarmid
Margarete Martan by Joseph Martan
Marie Griffin by Mary & Ray Griffin
Marilyn Czajkowski by G.N. Lollis
Marion Rende by Deborah Ainley
Mary Alice Hormanski by Chellie Hormanski
Mary Ann Shaw by Donald Shaw
Mary Faye Hunter by Jane Wirengard
Monika Scheier by Hank & Ann Scheier
Moree Venard by Deborah & Stephen Kraus
Nancy Nasharr by William & Amelia Eakins
Pamela Crumb by Ann Lanphear, Kristine
Biendarra, Melissa Lieb, Margaret Sipla, Alan
Kitzer, Helen Racan
Pamela Nelson Crumb by Duda and Trolley
Patricia J. Weston by Marion Weston
Patricia Mazanek by Kimberly Mazanek
Paul Wendt by Joyce Wendt
Ray & Georgena Janicki by Mr. & Mrs.
Robert Janicki
Richard Saavedra by Jennifer Voss
Richard Wiebe by Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Schmidt
Rita Hynes by Jeanne Conkin
Robert Joerms by Judy Joerms
Robert Lowden by Elaine Lowden
Robert O. Anderson & Vickie Brautigam
Margaris by Marilyn Anderson
Robert Schoeller by Anonymous
Robert Ziemke by Geraldine Ziemke
Rosabel Frenette by Richard Frenette
Roseann & Irv Arnold by Linda Cooney
Sandra Borcherding by Charlotte Evans
Shirley & Joe Woodworth by Ann and Tom
Rich
Sophia Cichonski by Lorraine Lyttek
Sylvia Gintz by Richard Gintz
Thomas Pugliese by Daniel and Teresa Hiatt,
Richard Sandrik, Laila Yassin & Marilyn
Vitacca
Tony Jedovnicky by Franklin Rippon
Valeria Wagner by William Wagner, Jr.
Virginia Beutler by Adrienne Beutler
Virginia McKinnon by Deborah & Stephen
Kraus
Wallace Safranski by Laura Leibundguth
Wayne Stan, DPM by Ann Gilbert
William Robert Kettering by Carol Kettering
Zachary Leathers by David & Winnie Leathers & the Leathers family, D. Scott & Laura
Alter, Susan Pedersen, Mary & James
Giordano, Paul Pencak, Joel Pundmann,
Robert & Ann Reiland, William Roper & Susan Young, Thomas & Ann Smith, Michael
Sullivan Family, Union Church of Hinsdale
Women’s Association, David & Beth Bozeman, Lee & Bonnie Christensen, Daniel &
Barb Hartnett, John & Deborah Steele, Catherine & Paul Schultz, James & Rochelle Mullen, Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Curran & Family,
Daspin Family, Emilia Di Menco, Barbara
Moffet, Mr. & Mrs. James Schelble, Judy &
Mark Beehner, Audrey Peeples, Linder Partners, LLC, Wayne O’Hara, Nadine Woodle,
Margot & John Graettinger, Jo Anne Sigel,
Wayne Sattler, Louis Fafard, The Wills Family, Joseph Ciapciak, Scott Baldwin, Jim &
Sally Porter, Mimi Skala, Tim Anderson,
Anonymous, Scott Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Mark
Everette, Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Berg, Kathleen
Hajak, Gary Green, Lisa Janecek, Casey Quiter, Alan Stein, Andra Parry, Ginger Beckel,
Storm Chasers, Werner Industries, Wendy
Synowicki, Joseph Mannino, the Morrison
family.
IN HONOR OF PEOPLE
Aidan Kupina by Kathy Dwyer
Alan Oremus by Kimberley Hanson, Xavis
Bland, Dominic Mancini, Joseph Martinez,
Robert Detten, Tropical Optical, Laura Arce,
Joyce Arnold, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Boyle, Richard Chobar, D’Arcy Buick GMC, Mr. & Mrs.
Dan Klus, Richard Larsen, Mr. & Mrs. Jay
Little, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Lustig, Joseph
Niego, Dorothy Oremus, Susan Oremus,
Nicole Rojas, Josephine Sorce, Perry
Manous, Anonymous, Celia Arce, Mr. & Mrs.
Roger Byrne, Kristi Dean, Todd Riggin, Jerry
Vinci
Alex Avgeris by Wendy Niemiec
Ann Fasano by Christine Fasano
Anna Hudson by Sara Ciesla
Anne Racke by Kevin & David West
Annie Schulz by Sandy Usher
Cathy Miller by George Miller
Cathy Theodosakis by Jackie Goodman
Cindy Rein by Janis Meyer
Clay Healy by Nathan Hines
Colin Miller by George Miller
Collen & Brian McLachlan by Laurie & Pearl
Forillo
David Eller by William & Sue Oelman
Dennis & Elaine Pietrini by Jim & Sally Porter
Elizabeth Kine by Judith Haddon
Grace Smith by Adele Mayer
Gregory Vichick by Laura Vichick
Helen Szafranski by Mary Ellen Cahill
Henry Adamowicz by W.E. and Joyce Jagusch
HHS Employees by Deann Copeland
HHS Volunteers by Carlton & Joyce Meyer
Jacqueline Bousquette from Moira Martin
James Boros by Regina Stewart (for finding
my dog)
Judy Porta by John Alford
Kathleen Abel by Barbara Ellis-Racic
Ken & Linda Bradley by Martin Associates
Kristina McGrath by Charlene McMann
Laurie Simpson by Melissa Radicanin
Leslie & Ross Forbes by C. Timothy Scott
Matt Booth by Jon Otterberg
Matthew Hiatt by Carol Zurblis
Meredith Lee by Moira Martin
Michelle Turner by Lawrence Keeley
Mom by Carol Stockwell
Nate Lauer by Patricia Wardlow
Norah Johnson by Terese Kane
P.J. Henderson by William & Marie Trader
Priscilla Blattner by Andi Derrington
Robert Koranda by M.L. Koranda
Ruth Brinkman by Rachel Brinkman
Sandra Hayes by Gertrude Zis
Sandy Petersen by Dawn Hansen Heller
Sarah & Anna Copeland by Shelley Anderson
The Giuntolis by Mr. & Mrs. Leon C. Peterson
The READ Program @ Clarendon Hills Library
by Norbert Chesta
Vinaya Sharma by Elisabeth Jansen
Sharon & Tom Wilmore’s 50th anniversary
by Lowell & Myrna Beck, Barbara Hamilton,
Lyn Shean, Larry & Ann Gunn, Richard and
Barbara Miller, Dennis and Elaine Pietrini,
John and Connie Riemer, Andi Derrington
IN HONOR OF PETS
Albert by Leesa Gleason
In Memory of Louie
Alex by Judith Kluska
All shelter animals by Angie Burdi
All the Gorski pets by Cheryl Gorski
Angel by Linda Zwiesler
Annie & Lizzie by Lisbeth Ann Tarrant
Archie by Paulette Nelson
Ava Therese by Nancy & Kevin Moran
Bailey by Anna Stine
Bailey by Jeffrey & Katie Tobolsky
Bambino by Pat Nizzere
Barba, Lala, Mycek by Aldona Laska Gancarz
Bella by Eleanor Mckee
Bernie by Donna Knuth
Bitsy by Matthew Billenstein
Blackie by Gene & Sheri Henderson
Blackjack by Judith Bridges
Blue by Anita Duffy
Blue, Foof, Mim, Rocky & Smudge by Frank
& Linda Voznak
Bluebelle by Judith A. Horvath
Boris by Michael Cloud
Brittany by Nilesh Reshamwala
Brody by Robert & M.J. Stitt
Buckner by Carole Dizeo
Bucky & Holly by Marilynn Pavlik
Callie by Daniel & Jan Strom
Calvin, Claude, Catherine & Charlie by
Elizabeth Reckers
Caramel by Bonnie Reid
Charlie by the Spinelli Family
Cheech by Steve Birkenmeyer
Chick by Katherine Spelman
Chili Hannan by James Schreiber
Chloe & Colleen by Joyce Pyka
Christy by Mary Forester
Cinco by Mr. & Mrs. W. Farago
Cinder by Karen Knaack
Clarence J by Robert & Susan Lindsay
Cody by Nannette Dettmer
Conrad, Fargo, Frances & Frida by Marc &
Carol Morency
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Dallas by Matthew & Mary Clare Johnsen
Dega by Donna Andrews
Destiny by Judith Hamontre
Deuce by Robert and Char Ekroth
Dora by Jean Collins
Dottie by James Spiegel
Duey Dawg by Cheryl Roeters
Dusty & Rusty by Diana Perez
Eleanor by Alice Gregory
Elfie, Cassie, Tony by Ronald & Judy
Eshleman
Ernie by Kathleen Hennessy
Esther and the “tribe” by Kim Hagedorn
Fledge by Laurel Alhenius
Foo Foo by Mary Jenig
For all the good cats & dogs by Mr. & Mrs.
Milton Klail
Frank by Susan Trefil
Franky by Frank & Faith Masek
Frisky, Mittens & Ivy by Alexandria Meccia
Garfield by John Biel
Gizmo by Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Holland
Goldie and Little Girl by Catherine Raimondo
Haley by Joseph Migas
Herman by William MacIntosh
Holly by Geraldine Kusnierz
Indiana by Rich & Mary Veed
Isabel & Brenna by Mark Schlosser
Izzy & Ferris by James & Patricia Hyman
Jack by Bruce Jablonski
Jake by Bernie Maciejewski & Paulette Ulrich
Jake by Natalie Robey
Jerry & Kramer by Dana Stewart
June the Main Coon by Harriet Dygert
Kappy by Susan Selig
Kasey by Rick & Eileen Kwasnlewski
Kerry by Geraldine Carpson
Kitty Girl by Roger & Julie Davis
Kosha by William & Audrey Heidorn
Lady by Ted & Kathy Bouzios
Ladybug by Patricia Goyette-Gill
Lexi & Lilly by James & Debra Krillenberger
Lexie by Pamela Thomas
Lily by Charles Holada
Lizee by Richard & Mary Ellen Zbierski
Lizzie by James Good & Paula Fenza
Louis by John & Joyce Putz
Luca by James & Florrie Tuthill
Lucky by Meghan Selip
Lucky by Paul Carlson
Lucky by Walter & Anita Schulfer
Lucy by Florence Blazek
Lucy by Michael Burr Family
Lulah by Arlene Siwek
LuLu by Ralph Gawel
Mac Mackenzie by William & Jane Nicol
Maisy by Carol Ruda
Margaret by Lynne Bouriaily
Marley by Michael Moukheiber
Matilda Marie by Carmella Lederer
Max & Tula by Annette Harrison
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Maxwell by Christine Kolaczko
Mercury by Shirley Kozak
Merry Christmas to all the pets from Paulette Ulrich
Mia Stankus by Cynthia Bergmann
In memory of Lillyanna
Milo by Sally Lapelle
Mimi, April, Smudgie & Galaga by Christine
Holm
Miss Cleo by David Winge
Miss Daisy Mae by Dolores Kall
Miss Piggy by Darlene Kostrzak
Mitzi by John & Connie Craig
Molly Magoo by Elaine Lowden
Molly, Rags, Buddie & Sadi by Mary Jane
Kobal
Moosey by M.L. Koranda
Muffin by Charlesw Crawford
Of all animals by Paula McCracken
Oliver by Linda Bender
Ollie by Frank McCarthy
Otis by Nancy Filip
Paige by Betty Wild
Patches by Gail Bartels
Pearl by Joseph Kupka
Petey & Mia by Patricia De Mars
Pinnochio by Jerry Hrehoriak
Pork Chop by Frederick Fabishak
Precious by Zed & Cheryl Francis
Pumpkin by Roger & Donna Godel
Ramsey by Stephen & Pamela Kraft
Raven by John & Barb Abramski
Reggie by Dave Cyranoski
Rigby by Kristopaitis Family
Riley by Barbara Pond
Riley by Jordan Kavanaugh
Romeo & Henry by Deborah Krcmar
Rory & Ruby by Eileen Gavin
Rosemary by Lorraine Kozak
Rosie, Jak, Max, Dirk & Ted by Kate Nelson
Rudy by Judith Haddon
Rusty by Steven Jorwic
Rusty Redd by Mark Montalbano & Donna
Smith, Arlene Cook
Sadie by Nijole Skirpstunas
Sally by Karen Boone
Samuel by Anthony Celentano
Sandy Beaches by Judy Strauss-Lipkin
Scooby by Lynn Westley
Sheba by Linda Molloy
Sidney & Streak by Russell Bry & Lisa Laidlaw
Simon & Ethel by Gale Tlapa
Smokey by Norman & Lois Ostling
Snow Tiger by Harold & Karen Dukala
Socks, Ginger, Simon & BJ by Jeanne House
Sophie by Deborah & Stephen Kraus
Sox by Frank Topel
Sparkle Amber by Geri Maloney
Sparky by Alice Harley
Squirt & Chamois by Jay & Jan Tuthill
Star by Carmella Lederer
Steve by Beverly Greenman
Thomas & Isabel by Susan Surdenik
Thumper by the Howard Downs Family
Tiger by John & Nancy Cosbey
Tiki by Joseph & Karen Siebert
TJ by Deborah Rexroad
Tobi & Fritzie by Mrs. Bruno Gacek
Toby & Abby by Cindy Pavel
Toby by Jerome Konieczny
Topaz by Helga Noice
Trixie by Donna Thornton
Tucker & LuLu by Dayna Murphy
Tyson by Anthony Jedovnicky
Wallee & Winnee by John Jerak
Willy by Beth Gebbeken
Wishbone by Donna Raimondi
Zina by Richard & Linda Pajak
Zoe by Charles Esler
Zsa Zsa by Claudia Le Moine
We do our absolute best to get every listing
correct within our “In Honor & Memory”
section, but if your tribute gift is missing or
misspelled, please contact us at: info
@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.
A tribute or memorial gift to Hinsdale Humane Society is a meaningful way to remember a special person, occasion, or devoted pet. We will send an acknowledgement card to the recipient of your gift in
their honor or memory and include the tribute in our quarterly newsletter.
For more information contact Jorie Parwani,
Director of Development at 630-323-5630
x12 or go to our website at
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and download a memorial/tribute form.
Board Member
Judy Porta
We are sad to say goodbye to long-time
Board member and volunteer, Judy Porta,
who has moved out of the area. Her smile,
enthusiasm and charm are as impressive as
the ideas and drive she brought to her five
years as a board member, including one year
as secretary and three years as president.
Photo by Diane Smutny.
In Memoriam...
As a volunteer, Judy worked tirelessly for the
animals in many capacities: receptionist, vet transport, laundry, cleaning, cat
socializing, special events, fostering and pet therapy. We can honestly say dozens of pets have been placed in loving homes because of her dedication to
fostering some of the smallest and most vulnerable animals, particularly, tiny
kittens. They thrived under her constant care along with the menagerie of other cats and dogs in her home (three dogs and seven cats to be exact, with all
but one coming from HHS!). As a life-long animal lover, Judy was very skilled in
helping potential adopters find the “purr-fect” companion to take home.
Judy Baar Topinka
HHS bids farewell to State Comptroller
Judy Baar Topinka who was as passionate about the work of animal shelters,
rescues and care control facilities
throughout the state as she was about
her work in the political arena.
As an advocate for adopting shelter
animals, Topinka launched
“Comptroller’s Critters,” a link on the
State of Illinois Comptroller website,
that features adoptable animals in
statewide shelters. More than 2200
animals have been adopted through the
“Comptroller’s Critters” program since
its inception in 2011. Topinka valued
the human/animal bond that is formed
through pet adoption, and supported
adoption as a way to find homes for
abandoned pets while addressing animal overpopulation and saving animal
control costs in public funded shelters.
For the past two decades, Topinka has
been a generous donor to HHS, and we
remember her not only for her support
and interest in our shelter’s work, but
also her commitment to encouraging
shelter adoption.
Note: Judy Baar Topinka’s Scotties, Jack
and Nora, are both rescues and now
reside with one of her staff members
and her family.
“HHS has been a large part of my life for the last 17 years,” said Porta. “Even
though I have moved out of the state, I will still maintain my friendship and
love for Hinsdale Humane Society.”
In her capacity on the board, Judy challenged members to think to the future
of the organization and motivated all to greater participation and accountability. We wish Judy well in her new endeavors. We’re sure a shelter nearby her
new home will be fortunate to have her as an advocate and volunteer.
Our Thanks
to Laura Donohue
HHS staff and volunteers recently gathered to honor
Laura Donohue, Volunteer Coordinator. After 14 years,
she is moving on to pursue personal goals, hobbies and
continuing education for her nursing career.
Liaison between shelter operations and volunteers,
Donohue managed everything in the program, from
orientation to volunteer training. Her leadership skills,
support and commitment provided positive experiences for HHS volunteers,
currently some 300 individuals. She also implemented the Volgistics computer
program allowing volunteers to schedule and track time from home.
Donohue also worked as a volunteer receptionist, cat socializer and HHS representative at special events. She is a part of the HHS Pet Therapy Program and
volunteers with Edelweiss, a Delta Pet Certified therapy cat and one of her five
felines, all HHS alums.
With a smile, positive outlook and enthusiasm, Donohue has touched many:
HHS staff, hundreds of volunteers, numerous hospital patients and nursing
home residents through the Pet Therapy program, many community members
and countless shelter animals.
"Laura is truly a kind, caring and giving person,” said Lori Halligan, Executive
Director, HHS. “Her passion for the HHS mission and her compassion shown to
all the animals will be greatly missed."
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Pennies for Paws 2015 Spare Change Drive
The “Pennies for Paws” spare change drive returns in 2015,
illustrating to students in local schools, that every penny counts.
HHS works together with area schools to raise awareness of
homeless pets by presenting animal-related lesson plans and
classroom talks. These are available to schools and teachers at
no cost. As part of this program, classrooms, students,
children’s clubs or groups are invited to collect spare change
that goes directly to the homeless animals of HHS.
Participating classrooms can win great prizes, and know that
they’ve made a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
To get your classroom, club or group involved in this year’s
spare change drive, call Kym Iffert at 630-323-5630 x33 or
email her at [email protected]. For more
detailed event information, visit our website under News &
Events.
HHS Humane Educator, Kym Iffert, speaks to the children of The
Lane School who participated in the 2014 Pennies for Paws
program and won an at-school pizza party for the funds they
generated.
News from Pet Therapy
We are thrilled to announce that our Pet Therapy department has reached an agreement with
Adventist Midwest Healthcare to begin making inpatient visits with canine CARe teams at Hinsdale
Hospital in the first quarter. Possible expansion to LaGrange Hospital is on the radar as well.
Pet a Pet Team Marianne Bero and Ginger participated in a pilot visit at Eve Assisted Living in
Hinsdale. A monthly visit has now been added to the Eve calendar in 2015 and there is hope for
expansion to additional venues. We are delighted to share this wonderful program more frequently with residents at participating senior/assisted living facilities.
This past year, our Pet Partner teams have expanded their work offering services to local teens
during finals week – most recently at Hinsdale and Downers Grove Public libraries, as well as local
high schools. It’s amazing how a furry face can relieve stress associated with studying for exams!
Calling all Pet Therapy candidates. We’re on the lookout for more pet therapy teams! Please contact Kym Iffert at 630-323-5630 x33 or [email protected] for more information regarding training and testing to become a part of the program.
Spay Day 2015
Celebrate annual World Spay Day!
Beginning February 1, HHS will
offer vouchers good for FREE spay/
neuter surgeries at participating
veterinary clinics, to low-income
families (proof of government assistance required). Vouchers
are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Join us as we work with generous veterinary clinics
to put an end to pet overpopulation.
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Pet Therapy team, Marianne Bero and Ginger at
Eve Assisted Living.
HHS is proud to be a part of
The Human Race, Saturday,
April 25, 9am at The Esplanade, 1901 W. Butterfield Rd
in Downers Grove. This 5K run and 2 mile walk brings people together in support of over 50 charity organizations
serving DuPage County. Walkers and runners designate a
charity to receive the donation from the race fee, or from
additional funds raised for their favorite cause. Visit
dupagehumanrace.org for more information and be sure
to designate Hinsdale Humane Society as the charitable
recipient.
Junior Board Community Outreach Events
Members of the HHS Junior Board have been busy brainstorming, planning and
running events to reach out into the community and raise awareness about animal
welfare.
On Saturday, November 22, they held a Tag Day event at Pet Supplies Plus in Downers Grove where they collected donations from customers, raising over $100 in
cash and more than $600 in pet supplies for the shelter. Members of the Junior
Board also came out during the holidays to go caroling at The Birches Assisted Living. As they spread the word about HHS, they also spread some holiday cheer to a
very receptive audience during the two hours they spent there.
This relatively new group of young volunteers has already organized their own
events from Petapalooza to a Dog Wash, as well as provided much-needed help
with Pet Walk and the Kitten Shower. “We anticipate many more great things from
this youth-led volunteer committee,” said Kym Iffert, HHS Humane Educator and
Obedience Instructor.
Select Jr. Board Members (l to r) Sara
McTigue, Rachel Iffert, Kate McTigue,
Glory Jacquat & Pet Therapy dog, Dino.
HHS Volunteers: A Unique Breed… continued from page 3
Each of our volunteers has a deep love for animals at the heart of it all. They give of their
time and talents selflessly to ensure HHS homeless pets
receive every possible opportunity and advantage on their
journey to a new home. In fact in 2014 our volunteers gave
over 8500 hours to the organization. That’s the equivalent
of 4 1/4 full time staff members.
Ambassadors’ Christie Cuthbert
(HHS Board member) & Mistie
Lucht (Chair).
HHS volunteers are actually saving lives with the work they
do. A recent case of transfer dog Jena is a prime example.
She came to us pregnant, and with the help of a foster
Jena and her seven puppies.
family, gave birth to 7 healthy puppies. Eight lives were
saved in this case. Trevor the puppy came to HHS with an
injury to his leg. With amputation the only option, our receptionist,
Kathy Daly, nursed him back to health in her home, and is now his
proud adoptive mother. Neither of these cases would have been possible without volunteer foster homes, and all of the generous donors
who pitched in for medical expenses to save these precious lives.
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.
-Author Unknown
Trevor the injured pup.
HHS also benefits from the specialized services of volunteers who
donate their time as landscape designers, electricians, handymen,
trainers, human resource professionals and photographers. In fact
our cover photo resulted from the work of cause-driven photographer, Ramon Nayar, who featured a number of our homeless pets in
a photo shoot and resulting social media campaign.
There seems to be no end to the generosity, kindness and caring
exhibited by our wide variety of talented volunteers. With sincerest
gratitude, we thank the wonderful individuals who have made such
a difference in, and impact on, the lives of homeless animals.
Pam Entwistle and Pet Therapy
partner Harley, visit the Burr
Ridge Saturday READing Lab.
“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.”
-Tom Brokaw
Ramon Nayar, photographer & friend of HHS.
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Ask The Trainer
HHS Humane Educator, Kym Iffert answers pet
related questions and offers practical advice.
Q. My dog is usually great at home, but lately he’s started chewing on things
that he never did before, digging at my carpet, barking for no reason and is
just driving our family crazy! What can we do to get our easy-going dog back?
A. Behavior studies show that dogs are thinking, feeling, and intelligent beings
with the ability to infer meaning and make decisions. Winter can be especially
tough on them. While some really enjoy the cold weather, the past few winters
have been brutal and unsafe for our pets to spend any amount of time playing
or going for walks outdoors. Bored, under-exercised dogs often turn to natural
dog behaviors (barking, digging, chewing, etc.) to keep themselves mentally
stimulated. Yes, dogs need mental exercise as well as physical!
Thankfully, those same studies have helped develop amazing toys and puzzles to
keep our dogs active – even when they can’t go out for that run. Rather than
giving your dog his meals in a food bowl, why not mix it up and feed him from a
toy instead? This gives you the benefit of slowing digestion while exercising
Fido’s brain as they can be given in a crate. To find the right toy, look for one
that can withstand your dog’s chewing habits. Appropriate size is crucial – your
dog should not be able to get the entire toy in his mouth. Also take into consideration; 1) how much food it will hold (at least half of your dog’s meal portion so
he stays engaged for a longer period of time), 2) what it is made of (hard plastic
is very loud when bouncing around on wood or tile floors), and 3) if it’s something your dog can play with even without the food inside. Kong toys have been
around for a while, and they aren’t just for peanut butter. Consider filling one
with instant mashed potatoes, shredded cheese and your dog’s regular kibble
(the Kong website has an entire page dedicated to healthy recipes). For a longer
lasting Kong, put it in the freezer overnight. For more mental work, try a puzzle
toy or one that your dog has to move in a variety of positions to disengage the
kibble. There are hundreds of great options and having a few different ones can
help keep your pup from figuring one out too quickly.
However, toys can be expensive so there are plenty of ways you can use what
you have at home to help get you through without the stress of cabin (or dog
house) fever. A few easy, mind-stimulating games you can play with your dog:
Hide and Seek—even the kids can get in on this one; one person has the
dog “sit” while the other runs and hides with a treat. Once hidden, call the
dog and reward him when he finds you.
Find It—with his favorite toy/bone.
Cups—place a few opaque plastic cups up-side-down with treats/kibble
underneath some while others have none…can your dog sniff out the correct cups?
Tennis Ball Bingo—fill random cups of an old muffin tin with kibble, then
put tennis balls on top. See if your dog can find food under the balls.
Use your imagination and remember, a tired dog is a good dog, and you can give
your dog plenty of mental exercise without risking the subzero temperatures,
keeping everyone happy, healthy and safe until spring arrives.
Kym Iffert is the obedience trainer and humane educator at HHS. She is a certified mentor
and dog trainer for Animal Behavior College and is a licensed Pet Partner Therapy evaluator, Family Paws presenter and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Look for this button on our website!
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
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Humanely Speaking
is published quarterly by
Hinsdale Humane Society,
22 N. Elm Street,
Hinsdale, Illinois 60521.
630-323-5630
FAX 630-318-7930
www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org
Shelter hours: Tuesday 2-8pm;
Wednesday through Friday
12 noon to 6pm;
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm
Closed Monday
Board of Directors
President: Anne DeSimone
VP: John Haarlow
Secretary: Sharon Foley
Treasurer: Cindy Rein
Members: Matt Booth, Christie
Cuthbert, Melanie Furlan, Ann
Marie LoPiccolo, Nate Lucht
Staff
Executive Director:
Lori Halligan
Director of Development:
Jorie Parwani
Operations Manager:
Jennifer Vlazny
Assistant Manager:
Samantha Cheatham
Public Relations/Special Events:
Robin Carroll
Animal Care Staff:
Patty Powell, Alan Lis, Katie Wolfe
Baran, Brie Stevanovich, Nuha
Abdessalam
Receptionist: Kathy Daly
Contributing Services
Kym Iffert
Humane Ed /Obedience Instruction
Mary Alex
Bookkeeper
Deborah Kraus
Pet Therapy Coordination
Mary Drew
Website Coordination
It’s a new year with some new events, and some returning
favorites. Take a look at your calendar and pencil in these
dates. Each event is designed to create awareness of, and education in animal welfare, while also providing a really fun time
for all of the different groups of individuals and families in
attendance.
Paddle Tennis – Sunday,
March 15, Katherine Legge Memorial
Park, Time TBD
An afternoon of Paddle in Katherine
Legge Memorial Park to raise funds
for the homeless animals of HHS.
Watch our website for more details
coming soon!
Kitten Shower – Saturday, April 18 HHS, 1-3pm
Come shower our kittens with much needed supplies in this second annual event at
the shelter.
READ Event –Sunday,
April 26, Room & Board
Oak Brook, Time TBD
Pet Therapy teams will READ
to the animals at friend of
HHS, Room & Board of Oak
Brook.
Pet Walk –Sunday, June 7, Katherine Legge Memorial
Park, 9am-1pm Returning for a 26th year, Pet Walk brings a
morning of entertainment, vendors, games, raffles, contests
and more.
Black Cat Ball – Friday, October 30, Katherine Legge
Memorial Lodge, 7-11pm Save the date for costumes and
cocktails for a cause.
We are thrilled to welcome Jorie
Parwani as our Director of
Development, a new role at
HHS, dedicated to fundraising,
and nurturing existing relationships, as well as fostering new
ones.
Jorie’s background is almost
exclusively in fundraising, working most recently with Northwestern Memorial Foundation
and Freedom Golf Association.
With an extensive volunteer
background in a variety of philanthropic organizations, Jorie is currently the Co-Chair of Outreach for the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club, as well as a Board
member of the Union Church Early Childhood Program.
She brings fundraising expertise to HHS that will help us reach
more individuals with our mission, and ultimately, save more
precious lives. Welcome Jorie!
Did you know you can double your donation to HHS through corporate matching? Companies that offer matching gift programs
typically double or triple the amount given by employees. So a
$100 gift becomes a $200-$300 donation! Imagine how many
more pets could be helped this year by taking advantage of this
program.
We hope you’ll take a moment to ask your employer about
matching gifts. If they offer the program, utilizing it is as simple
as filling out your company’s paperwork and submitting it to the
shelter along with your personal donation.
Following are companies who provided matching gifts to HHS in
2014: Allstate, CNA Foundation, Crown Family Philanthropies,
Home Depot, Illinois Tool Works, Ingredion, Insurance Services
Office, Inc. Marmon Group, McDonald’s Corporation, McMasterCarr Supply Co., Mead Johnson Nutrition, Microsoft Giving Campaign, Retirement Research Foundation, Tandem HR, Inc., Wm.
Wrigley Jr. Co. Foundation and U.S. Cellular.
Many thanks to these generous companies! And to those individuals who have donated to HHS. Their kindess has made a big
difference in the lives of the dogs, cat, puppies and kittens in
need of forever homes. We say a heartfelt thank you!
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PADDLE FOR PETS ● March 15, Time TBD
KITTEN SHOWER ● April 18, 1-3
PET WALK ● June 7, 9-1
BLACK CAT BALL ● Oct. 30, 7-11
Kitten Rescue 101
It took a community of individuals to rescue a tiny, tabby kitten named May. HHS
volunteer, Emily Alsip recalls hearing the cries of a kitten in distress while walking
across the parking lot of Prospect Elementary School in Clarendon Hills where she
teaches. She tracked the cries to a car, notified the car’s owner, and together they
opened the hood of her car. They were shocked to find a tiny, frightened tabby
kitten in the engine compartment. For more than 30 minutes various teachers and
custodians attempted to help the kitten who kept moving out of their reach. Alsip
eventually crawled under the car, where she was able to reach the kitten and remove her from the engine. The kitten’s paws were burned from the engine heat.
She had survived a 15 mile car ride on the highway stuck in an engine compartment. (Although the car's owner heard sounds
throughout her commute, she was not able to identify them).
Since the kitten needed immediate medical attention, Alsip took her to Hinsdale Animal Hospital. May (named by Alsip) received fluids and antibiotics, but was too young at only 4 weeks old, and too small at less than 2 pounds, for pain medication. The kitten remained at the hospital for the day which gave Alsip time to contact Jenny Vlazny, HHS Shelter Operations Manager, for assistance. May was accepted into the HHS foster care program, and Vlazny arranged for a foster family to care for her as she recuperated
and became old enough to return to HHS for adoption. Meanwhile, one of the teachers initiated a fundraising effort among school
personnel for May's vet treatment. By the end of the day, $250 was raised to cover vet expenses and May's future spay surgery.
After about a month of foster care, May returned to HHS and was adopted by a loving family.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have a favorite photo or pet story, we would love to include it in our quarterly newsletter. Send
it to: [email protected]