Spring 2007 - Good Samaritan Pet Adoption Center

GOOD SAMARITAN
P E T P I P E LI N E
Spring 2007
Volume VII Issue 27
A Publication of Good Samaritan Pet Center
Kiko’s Rescue
Inside This Issue
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as told by Kiko to Alice Fix of
Colorado Shar-pei Rescue
We have wonderful
animals for adoption.
Take a look!
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Learn how to contribute
to Good Samaritan online
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Read about the benefits of
massage for your dog
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See the Photo Gallery and
Mailbag.
It was a nice warm summer
morning and the sun was shining. I
had been outside already and had a
nice breakfast of lamb and rice by
my Pappy’s side. We were having
a good day because I had even
gotten a piece of cantaloupe as a
treat. I found a nice piece of
sunlight shining through the
window, and had settled down for a
snooze. I was happily dreaming of
bones, biscuits, and chasing a few
squirrels. Dream is about all I can
do anymore, as I am blind. I have
to use my imagination and memory
to help me envision what is going
on around me.
Their lives are in our hands.
Features
Kiko’s Rescue
1
Kansas Shelter Needs Our Help
3
Photo Gallery
4
Em Has Been the Most Fun
7
Animals for Adoption
8
Why Dogs Need a Massage
9
Anne Marie’s Journey Home
10
Mailbox
11
Good Samaritan Pet Center
P. O. Box 202005
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303-333-2291
Website:
GoodSamaritanPetCenter.org
I was startled out of my nice snooze
by all kinds of people barging
though the door. What in the world
was going on? I didn’t know these
people, and had never heard their
voices before. Faintly through all
the noise and commotion, I heard
Lisa’s voice. She was crying, and
giving some kind of instructions.
Lisa is Pappy’s little girl. I hear
that she isn’t so little anymore. She
has grown up and lives in her own
house now, but she comes to see us
regularly. There were all kinds of
things clanging around, and they
were rolling something through the
door. Lisa was saying “He’s in
here, hurry!” and down the hall
they went. I was afraid to get up
and go see, because I didn’t know
what they were doing, or if I would
Kiko doing the Shar-pei yawn
bump into some of that stuff that
they brought in. I got up and made
my way to the edge of the room so I
could hear what they were saying
better.
One of the men was saying
something about a stroke, and that
they were going to have to take
Pappy to the hospital. I could hear
them rolling something down the
hall towards me. I ran to get in the
corner so I wouldn’t get run over.
Out the door they went with Pappy.
I tried to follow them, but Lisa
came and told me that she would be
back soon to take care of me. She
said that she had to go with Pappy
right now, but promised that she
would be back. Lisa shut and
locked the door, and away they all
went.
I was so scared and confused. I
didn’t understand what was going
on, but I did know that I missed my
Pappy. We had been the best of
friends for 8 years now. Pappy was
always there to help me since I
went blind, so I should do
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something to help him, but I just didn’t know what to do.
I waited and waited for Lisa to come back. Finally when it was getting time for my dinner, I heard the door
unlock. Lisa came in calling my name. I ran right to the sound of her voice. She sat down on the floor with me,
and began to explain that Pappy wouldn’t be able to care for me anymore. Pappy had had a stroke, and now he
needed someone to take care of him. He was going to have to live in a nursing home so the nurses could help
him. Lisa assured me that I had been the best of friends with Pappy, and that he loved me very much. Lisa then
told me that she was going to find me a new home, with someone who loved me as much as Pappy did. She got
a leash, hooked me up to it and took me to the car.
The next thing I knew, we were at the vet’s office, and Lisa was leaving me there. She told me that she would
find me a home right away. I heard someone at the office say that it wouldn’t be easy to find a new home for a
blind, 10 year old dog. I was getting very worried about what would happen to me. I had no sunshine to sleep
in, and dogs were barking all day long. It was a very scary place.
An animal rescue lady named Beth came into the clinic one day to post flyers for homeless animals. She heard
about my story and said that she was going to call her friend Alice who did Shar-pei Rescue. It turned out that
Louise, the lady in charge of Shar-pei Rescue, knew a woman who was looking for a blind dog to be a friend to
her blind Shar-pei. The very next day, Lisa came to get me. She took me to a new home to meet a new lady and
her blind dog.
Sure enough, there was another blind dog there. His name was Max, he was 10 years old and he knew all about
being blind. We had a lot of things in common. I liked this lady. I didn’t like her as much as I loved Pappy, but
since I couldn’t live with Pappy anymore, this place was much better than the vet’s. Lisa let me play with Max
for a while. She told me if it didn’t work out at this new house, she would be back to get me, and then she was
gone.
Things are working out pretty well at this new house that Lisa found for me. I had to learn that Max wasn’t
happy unless he got to eat first, but now that I know, it’s okay with me. We have a good time together. It’s nice
to have a dog friend. I haven’t had one of those for a long time. He and I like to take our naps together. There’s
enough room where the sunlight comes through the window for both of us to be there at the same time. Max
and I both have doggie beds by Mom’s bed, and that is where we sleep at night. I miss my Pappy, but I also like
living with Max and my new mom. Lisa doesn’t have to worry about me anymore because I can see that I’m
going to be just fine here. I hope that Pappy is going to be fine too. I know that he misses me and wants the
best for me, and I think I have found that right here, thanks to Beth, Alice, Louise, Lisa and my brand new
family.
Reprinted from the Rocky Mountain Wrinkle, a publication of the Centennial Chinese Shar-Pei Club, Inc.
October, 2006- Volume IV, Issue 4
Editorial Comment: Have you made provisions for your pet should you be unable to care for it?
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Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter Needs Our Help
By Beth Springer
I met the director of the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter today
when we went to Limon to pick up a dog. Jamie Helmut is a fantastic
person dedicated to helping homeless animals in her community. Her
group is working against incredible odds due to lack of potential
adopters and limited places to house the homeless dogs. I’d like to
see what we can do to help her out.
The shelter building in Goodland is very small and only holds up to
four dogs at a time. Jamie and a few volunteers take the rest of the
dogs and house them on their properties. The dogs are all living
outdoors in chain link dog runs and only have their doghouses and
igloos for shelter. The Goodland summers can get wickedly hot and
the winters can be extremely cold.
In the middle of winter a typical morning for Jamie consists of getting
out to the dogs and chipping the ice out of the dog’s frozen water
buckets with a hammer. She gives the dogs fresh water and food and
cleans up after them. Then she heads off for work. In the afternoon,
she does the same routine again and puts some hay in the dog igloos
to help keep them warm. The temperatures can drop to twenty-five
below at night with the wind chill factor. Many of the dogs are short
haired and don’t have thick winter coats to help insulate them from
the cold.
Due to a sick family member, Jamie may have to leave the Goodland
area and return to Colorado. She will have to vacate her position as
the director and there is a good chance nobody will come forward to
take her place. There are lots of dogs in this rescue group who have
been patiently waiting for homes for years. They are in a very
remote area and probably have no chance of finding homes unless
they are transferred to a more populated area.
Jamie and puppy
Helen
In shelter
since 11/01
Butkus
In shelter since 1/01
Our group has helped to place over 100 Kansas dogs through either
foster homes or referral sources since last January thanks to the help
of Janet St. Clair, Leslie Martinsen, Shelley Osgood, Jed and Susan
Smith, Sue Fischer, Jeanette Sherwood, and Dawn Olson. People in
Denver have adopted some really great Kansas dogs. They have all
been spayed or neutered and vaccinated for distemper and rabies. So
they come to us in good shape.
Lots of the old timers are larger dogs and many of them are black.
They seem to get overlooked time after time. We think it’s about
time these dogs had a change of luck. So please won’t you help us to
spread the word about the Goodland dogs and refer people to us who
are willing to adopt large mixed breed dogs.
Barney
In shelter since
7/00
Emily
In shelter since
7/01
For more information on these and other fine
dogs from Kansas call Janet at 303-814-2891
or go to www.goodsamaritanpetcenter.org or
www.1-800-Save-A-Pet.org
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Our Photo Gallery
Rascal on the right is snuggling up with his new
dog buddy Joey. Rascal was a Kansas dog
adopted by Laurie Murray and family. Laurie sent
in this recent picture of the twosome.
Lynda Fleckenstein
sent in this picture
of Opie. She
adopted Opie from
Good Samaritan as a
kitten. He is almost
a year old and has
become a
handsome longlegged rascal.
New member Keri Stecki brought her dog
Sadie to the recent dog wash fundraiser
held at Pet Station, 2300 S. Colorado
Boulevard in Denver. Good Samaritan Pet
Center received a portion of the proceeds
from the event. Thanks to all the folks at
Pet Station for your support!
Member
Carole Gentry
sent in a
picture of her
sweet cat
Kylie. Carole
adopted Kylie
from Good
Sam last year.
Have You Changed Your Address? Please take time to
notify us of a change in your address. Every quarter many
newsletters are returned due to an incorrect mailing address.
The money saved on postage will be used to help our animals
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Kira is posing here with her buddy Malcolm. Kira
spent many hours training Good Sam dog
Malcolm before he was ready for adoption.
Thanks Kira for working with our boy!
This photo of Dugan the Springer Spaniel
was sent in by Drew and Janell Watkins.
Dugan was recently adopted by the
Watkins. They found out that Dugan loves
fetching tennis balls and especially loves the
snow!
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Sue Maguire sent in this picture of Ruby (L)
and Gypsy. Ruby was adopted through Good
Samaritan Pet Center when she was a kitten.
She is shown here with her best friend Gypsy.
Foster dog Roxie is showing off her "treat
on the nose" trick for foster mom Dawn
Olson. You can visit Roxie at Dawn's
grooming shop (Laund-Ur-Mutt, 12512
West Ken Caryl Avenue in Littleton).
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Your Donations Make Miracles Happen
We can now accept donations online!
Every time you give, you help save the lives of innocent dogs and cats like Roxie, Amelia,
Madison, and other neglected, abandoned, and homeless animals. Thanks to you, Good
Samaritan Pet Adoption Center can provide these animals with kindness, medical care, and
a loving foster home.
Donate to Help Our
Furry Friends
To make an online donation, just go to
our website
www.goodsamaritanpetcenter.org
and click on the donation icon
Their lives are in
our hands
If you prefer, you can mail a donation to
Good Samaritan Pet Center,
P.O. Box 202005, Denver, Co 80220
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 17
Mobile adoptions at Petco, 8100 W. Crestline Avenue, Littleton, CO from 10:30Am-1:30PM
March 17
Dog wash Fundraiser for Good Samaritan
Mark your calendars and come to the "do it yourself dog wash" fundraiser
When: March 17, 2007 from 10AM until 4:30PM
Where: Pet Station, 2300 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-757-6800
All proceeds go to The Good Samaritan Pet Adoption Center, Inc.
June 16 (Mark Your Calendars!)
Metro Denver Shelter Alliance First Annual Cat Crawl, 2540 Youngfield in Lakewood
Good Samaritan Pet Adoption Center will be participating in the First Annual Cat Crawl. We will be showing
wonderful animals for adoption. There will be a garage sale and a car wash. More information will follow.
"For Every Dog An Angel"
Angel" and "For Every Cat An Angel" are
books dedicated to the special relationships people have with
their pets. Author Christine Davis writes with a deep
understanding and appreciation of animals and the many gifts
they bring to us.
Donation: $10.00 (plus $2.25 shipping & handling)
Order by Check, payable to Good Samaritan Pet Center Mail
order to: Good Samaritan Pet Center, Box 202005, Denver CO
80220
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Em Has Been the Most Fun
By Beth Springer
My foster cat, Emmalee, has asked that we share her story. She’s been looking for a home for four months now. That
can hurt a girl’s feelings. She came to us in September and had been living on the streets with five kittens. I took her
to the vet for a routine health exam and vaccinations. Blood tests revealed that she had leukemia. It’s the first cat in
seven years of doing rescue that has tested positive for leukemia. We have been very fortunate in the past not to have
any cats test positive for this illness. It was quite a shock to find out that we had a cat with leukemia. I knew finding
her a home would be a challenge, but we couldn’t give up on this precious girl.
Her body was thin and emaciated. Her shoulder blades and hipbones protruded, and it was clear this girl needed to get
some meat on her bones. It was time to get her in tiptop condition and see if she could find a home. She ate lots and
lots of healthy cat food until she got her fill. Then we cut back her portions so she could keep her girlish figure. Her
favorite in between meal snacks are Feline Greenies. She will come running when she hears you shake the snack bag.
I named her Emmalee after the young high school girl, Emily Keyes, who
was gunned down in Bailey in September. Her family asked people to do
“Random Acts of Kindness” in Emily’s honor. I thought caring for a
leukemia positive cat was a good way to honor Emily’s life. The spelling of
her name was changed slightly because she has a unique Asian look to her.
She’s not the basic American style calico cat. She must have some Siamese
in her diverse family background.
We have fostered many adult cats, but I have to say that Em has been the
most fun. Running water fascinates her. The simple act of washing your
hands, brushing your teeth, taking a bubble bath or shower, delights her to no
end. One evening she was so fascinated by the bubbles in the tub that she
couldn’t stop herself from jumping right in. She quickly concluded that
bubbles are not a girl’s best friend.
She loves to sit on the windowsill and watch the squirrels. She would like
nothing more than to join them in their daily games of “tag”, but since our
backyard isn’t cat proof, I can’t let her outdoors. Being the easygoing gal
that she is, she’s content to watch from her bedroom window.
Emmalee with her favorite toy
She also entertains herself with all kinds of cat toys. She likes playing with little toy mice and batting them around or
tossing them up in the air. Emmalee is a master at using her cardboard scratching post and especially enjoys it when I
sprinkle some catnip on the cardboard.
The good news about leukemia is that one third of the cats who have it are carriers and never come down with the
disease. They can live a long, normal life. We don’t know what Emmalee’s future holds, but she’s not wasting any
time. She’s enjoying every single day of life.
She would love to find a home to share with an attentive human friend, and she would be happy sharing a place with
another cat who has tested positive for leukemia. She shows interest in playing with the resident dog as well.
Leukemia is not contagious to other species of pets. Other cats are the only ones at risk.
I’m sure the lack of interest in her is due to her disease, but I hope that won’t prevent her from finding a home she so
deserves. She’s a spectacular cat. We’re not giving up that there is a home out there just for her. We wait patiently
for her special person to come along.
Editorial Comment: We our thrilled to report that Emmalee has been adopted! A wonderful lady, Jackie
Sansbury, heard about Emmalee and now she is part of Jackie’s family. Thank you, Jackie, for your caring
and compassionate heart!
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Meet Our Animals For Adoption
Petey 303-337-0372
Moe 303-333-2291
Amelia 303-523-1713
Monte 303-333-2291
Dugan 303-814-2891
Penny 970-353-1385
Beauty 303-333-2291
Blake 303-646-5959
Brianna 303-333-2291
These are just a few of the animals
we have for adoption.
To learn more about our adoptable pets,
visit our website:
www.goodsamartianpetcetner.org
We are also listed on the
following sites:
www.Petfinder.com
www.1-800-Save-A-Pet.com
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Why do Dogs Need Massage?
by Margaret Auld-Louie
Massage is not a luxury item for dogs but an important technique for improving your dog's well being. Just like
humans, dogs can get strained and sore muscles from several factors including:
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Athletic injuries (such as the “weekend athlete” who overdoes it)
Arthritis or stiffness
Inactivity due to injury, surgery, illness, age or obesity
Hidden structural imbalances (most dogs)
Due to decades of breeding, most dogs are born with structural imbalances, both purebred and mixed breed dogs.
Structural imbalances can hinder a dog’s natural movement, causing muscle strain and discomfort from normal
activities such as walking and running. These problems will compound over the years and result in middle-aged to
older dogs that have trouble performing normal activities, like running around the park. Professional canine massage
can improve the function of the dog’s muscles, thus minimizing the negative impact of structural imbalances over time
and reducing vet bills later in life.
Athletic dogs can also strain their muscles, just like people. This includes the "professional" canine athlete performing
in obedience, fly ball, herding or agility as well as the "weekend" doggie athlete who goes for a long hike or dog park
play session. Dogs often strain muscles but unlike people, may hide their symptoms until they become extreme. Their
survival instincts tell them to “hide their pain” in order not to appear weak to the rest of the “pack”. Also, dogs can
become so enthusiastic about what they are doing or so anxious to please their owners that they keep performing
even though injured. For example, a herding dog may keep working on herding sheep until its paws are bloody.
Massage is also thought to benefit elderly dogs, inactive dogs and dogs recovering from injuries by improving
circulation in the muscles and lymphatic system. Elderly dogs suffering from stiffness and arthritis often feel better,
move easier and experience less pain after a massage session. Massage is also thought to have behavioral benefits,
such as helping to relax aggressive or hyperactive dogs or building confidence in shy, fearful dogs.
Dog show exhibitors know the benefits of massage in helping their dog feel, look and move better. Owners competing
in conformation showing often get regular massage for their dogs enabling them to perform better in the ring, thus
winning more shows. Even if your dog is not a champion show dog, don't they deserve to feel good from regular
massage sessions?
While there are no scientific studies yet proving the benefits of massage in dogs, many owners and veterinarians
report enhanced well-being in dogs receiving it. Canine massage, like good nutrition and exercise, is an important
component of preventive health care for your dog. Rescue dogs can especially benefit from massage to help them feel
more relaxed and secure in their foster home or new permanent home.
At Optimum Choices, we go beyond just applying massage techniques to your dog. Our approach is to consider the
whole dog and what is going on with them. Then we can discuss with you how various issues could be addressed. Our
20+ years of study in the holistic health field enable us to bring a comprehensive approach to your dog. Our training
goes beyond dog anatomy, physiology, structure and movement, massage techniques and orthopedic pathology to
include ongoing studies in canine nutrition, holistic approaches to canine healthcare, positive training methods,
bodywork and energy balancing techniques.
We can suggest additional animal professionals for you to work with from our extensive network of holistic
veterinarians, animal chiropractors, positive trainers, animal behavior consultants, animal communicators, specialty pet
stores and nutritional consultants. Our goal is for your dog to achieve optimal well being on all levels, resulting in a
long, happy and healthy life.
Margaret Auld-Louie offers canine massage through her company Optimum Choices. She enjoys offering massages
by donation to rescue organizations such as Good Samaritan Pet Center, where she attends the yearly holiday open
house. For more information, see www.OptimumChoices.com or call (303) 271-1649.
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Anne Marie’s Long Journey “Home”
By Janette Rosenbaum-Smith
I will always remember May 23, 2006 as one of the saddest days of my life. Our beloved Samantha died that
day, due to a lung tumor. She was a beautiful orange tabby and had been my girl for over 17 years. I had her
before I moved to Denver, before my husband Ed and long before our son D.J., who is 2 ½ years old. I was
positive it would take a very long time to find the right cat for our house. One who could deal with a 2-yearold “brother” in a loving and patient way.
Tagawa Nursery was hosting Grey Kitty’s Birthday Party mid July and we went to see the animals. When
we drove up, I noticed that there were several animal rescue/adoption agencies there with animals needing
homes. I told Ed as we opened the car door, “We are not adopting a cat today.” Little did I know what was
in store for us! Inside we looked at all the animals and displays. At one point I saw Ed and D.J. petting a cat
inside her cage. The cat was very patient with D.J. and tolerated the petting and touching. I walked over and
saw Anne Marie for the first time. She was so pretty and gentle. She was missing one eye due to Hurricane
Katrina. One could tell she was very timid but something clicked with our family. We left that day with
information on Anne Marie and the phone number of how to contact Beth if we wanted to adopt her. I
thought a lot about her and wondered how she would be with us. I called Beth, her adoptive caretaker, to
have a conversation about Anne Marie. After a discussion with Ed (who knew from the first minute I saw
her that she would come to live with us), we decided to adopt Anne Marie.
On July 23, Katie came to live with us. We named her Katie because she was a strong survivor of Hurricane
Katrina. When friends would ask us about our newest family member, D.J. would point to his eye and say
“Katie!” We would explain to them that Katie had lost her eye during the storm. For nearly 2 months,
Katie primarily stayed in our basement. She was comfortable in her cat bed or on the overstuffed chair. The
first couple of weeks she would hide and I worried if she were alive. Her food was in our kitchen so she
would come up to eat, one indication all was well. We continued to talk to her, feed her Greenies treats and
pet her. Eventually she was coming up to see what we were
doing in the evening and the petting sessions grew longer. She
will never be a lap cat but we were willing to accept whatever
she was comfortable with. Katie soon became Katie Bird. We
are still not sure where the nickname came from but it truly
suits her. Katie Bird now sleeps in our front living room on a
wonderful blue chair. Each morning she talks to me as I feed
her, and even boldly comes up to the bedroom to get me if I am
not getting to her food quickly enough. This is a very big step
for her. Sometimes, she is still nervous around loud noises and
movement from the side of her face that is missing the eye. She
has been a wonderful blessing to us. When D.J. hears her collar
“Katie Bird” - Katie - formerly
bell, he smiles widely and says “Katie Bird.” Each night
Anne Marie
before we take him to bed, he pets Katie and tells her
goodnight.
I know now that Katie came to live with us for many reasons. She needed our security and love, and we
needed her gentle spirit. Samantha was looking down on us the first day we saw Katie. Katie Bird is our gift
from Samantha, she knew how perfect it would be!
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Our Mailbox
Dear Good Samaritan folks,
Just a note to let you know how Boris is doing. Oh, he's great. He's just a
love bug and can't live without Corey, my boyfriend. He still has a mind of
his own at the parks, but completely is obedient at home. We have had to
leave for 2 weeks of vacation and took him and his sister to the doggy
hotel. Every time we pick them up, they all tell us how he is their favorite
cause he just wants the people to love and pet him. I think our next-door
neighbor would steal him from us if he could :) I think it's safe to say he's
extremely happy here, even with his little sister pestering him off and on.
Thanks for checking in and I hope you have some happy holidays!!!
Sincerely, Jessica Plageman
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Boris poses in his Santa hat
Hi guys,
I adopted 2 beautiful kitty babies back in October..Kya (now Maddy) and Teagan (now Momma Molly). They are doing
fantastic!! They loved to be cuddled and held. Maddy loves her toys, especially the noisy ones. She sleeps with me
every night, gives lots of kisses, and loves to play rough. One of her favorite things is playing in the bathroom when I'm
in the shower. She jumps in when I get out, drinks water out of the toilet, and loves playing with my hair bands and
make up (he he!). She also likes watching me work on the computer and tries to help. Momma plays too, but only if
Maddy isn't around. She also loves to be hugged and kissed. Her favorite spot is on one of my dining room chairs. She
loves wrestling with Maddy and sometimes still lets her suckle. I'd love to send some pics so if you can give me an
email address to send them to I'll get them out. Thank you so much. I feel like these babies were meant for me and
Merebeth took such good care of them until I found them.
Thanks --- Kelley FitzPatrick
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Beth,
This donation is being made in memory of my beloved German Shepherd,
Captain Trips, who passed away gracefully on November 6, 2006. He lived
an active life for 12 years enjoying walks around Sloan's Lake and hikes in
the Colorado foothills with his companion, Lulu, a black lab and his best
friend, Bohdi, a Shepherd/Akita mix. He was born in Southern California on
the Pala Indian Reservation but came to love his life in Colorado.
He was a noble, generous soul who will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved him, especially by me, Lulu, Dusty and Kylie, who believed were
his kids.
Lulu and Captain
Additionally, I have also enclosed a donation check from my mother's estate
to be made in the memory of both her and Captain Tripps. My mother loved
her pets, particularly her beloved tuxedo cat, Felix who is quite close with her "furry grandkids". It is a tribute to her
that our animals all play well together. She always made sure that we had animals and that they were an integral part of
our family and lives.
Thanks for your continuing great work, Beth.
Sincerely -- Carole Gentry
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Our Mailbox (continued)
Hello Good Samaritan Members and Future Members,
My name is Keri Stecki and my little friend is Sadie a miniature Schnauzer. I have had Sadie for 9 years, since she was
a pup. I love her very much and know she loves me even more because she is my shadow. The past years have been
great except for the problem of her pottying in the house, which was driving my husband and I crazy. We were just
beside ourselves and decided to find her another home. Shelly Osgood, our groomer, and also a Good Samaritan
member gave me Carol Vogel’s name for possible help. Carol was a caring lady that understood our frustration with
the situation and never made us feel as if we were being judged critically.
We considered several options. This was in September of 2006. She went through all the trouble of taking Sadie to an
adoption fair and putting her picture and story on the web site. After reconsidering, I couldn't go through with it. The
next time that I contacted Carol was in January of this year, to find Sadie a home again. This time we went a little
farther and had a prospective lady ready to adopt Sadie but we backed out again! She again was very understanding
and gave me advice on what we should do. Thanks to her advice we finally got professional help--and it did help!
We got a trainer to train “us” and we did an extreme checkup on Sadie with our vet. We learned a lot and our situation
with Sadie has more than improved. We were not that good of parents to her when it came to giving her the attention
she needed. Our love for her was great enough to finally realize that we could easily make the changes and the
problems we had with her were our fault.
We have all turned around and are very happy that Sadie is still with us and is here to stay “till death do us part.”
Carol and The Good Samaritan Pet Center and Shelly from Doggy Dog World Grooming are the most understanding
and nice people any person or animal could ever meet. We are very grateful for their understanding through
everything. I believe they thought I was crazy (and during those stressful times I really was), because we really never
wanted to part with Sadie. I think they knew how hard it was.
I am happy to say that since my second run through with trying to find Sadie a new home I have joined Good
Samaritan Pet Center and am proud to be in such a great organization. They can find good homes for all kinds of
animals with all kinds of needs and/or provide additional resources to help. They are wonderful!!
They are very compassionate to the owners, also, knowing the difficulty of letting go of their pet can sometimes be
avoided. If you are looking for a cause to support, here is a great one!!! Thank you to the Great Good Samaritans. You
helped our family stay together!!
Keri and Sadie
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Dear Carol, Sue, and Good Samaritan Pet Center,
Happy Clem
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Thank you so much for the pictures of Clem. He really is a beautiful dog and one of the
sweetest I have ever met! He is getting along terrifically with us and our other dog,
Stella. He is fairly timid, but tonight he used the doggie door, which was scary to him
earlier in the day. So, I think he is doing GREAT! My husband and I both have off the
next 3 days so we plan on working a lot with him. Thanks again for this wonderful
animal and for all that you do for these dogs! Sincerely, Angie
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Dear Beth, We wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how much we enjoy
having Luna as part of our family. Luna turned four years old December 4th and she
continues to bring us much happiness everyday. It thrills my heart everyday when
my husband gets down an all fours to get his morning kisses from Luna. We are
enclosing a picture John took in 2005 when Luna was the subject of his art project.
Luna loved the recent snow and bounded through the backyard drifts making sure
no bunnies had infiltrated the perimeter. Thanks to Good Samaritan for bringing us
these wonderful four legged beings into our lives.
Have another wonderful year, Alan, Nancy, John and Luna Brown
Luna
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Welcome New Members!!
(and thanks to those who renewed)
A Special Thanks To Our Super Big Dog
Donors For This quarter*
*These great folks have
Contributed $25 or more
in cash or donations.
Keri Stecki
Bonnie Jabs-Gleberman
Jeff Blank and Sally Holt
Sandra Nelson
Raylene Owen
Carol and Dart Byington
Wilma Cagle
Karen Brown
John and Debra Taylor
WANT TO BE A MEMBER?
Yes! I want to become a member of Good Samaritan Pet
Center and help prevent animal abuse and abandonment.
I am enclosing $25 for a yearly membership ($1,000 for a lifetime membership). Make checks payable to Good Samaritan
Pet Center. Membership is renewable annually. Good
Samaritan Pet Center is a 501 c (3) tax-exempt organization.
Donations are tax deductible within the limits of current tax
laws. We do not share our member’s addresses with any other
organization.
Name_____________________________________________
Address____________________________________________
City______________________________State_____________
Zip_________________
Home Phone_________________
Office Phone _______________Email____________________
I would like a volunteer application.
Volume VII Issue 27
Circle YES
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
We have many fun and interesting volunteer
opportunities. To talk about membership or
volunteer opportunities please call
Carol at 303-973-3079
United Way
John and Barbara
Martinez
Madeleine Weber
O’Connell
Richard Reynolds
and Rena Todd
Jack and Michelle
Martin
Ron and Janet
Ferguson
Troy and Kathryn
Schindler
Donna Ramskill
Carole Gentry
Joan and Harvey
Prince
Debbie Bublitz
Rob Gratiot
Nancy Alderman
Marta Green
Pedigree Adoption
Drive
John Gollub and
Lorraine McCoy
Karin Clift
Pet Station
Lisa Schneck
Ara Johnston
Norene Craine
Caroline Emsermann
Cindy Lee
Pawprints
Ann Fleckenstein
Tony Gottlieb
Patricia Conroy
Shelli and Richard
HankinsMoseley
Ron Drey
Deb and Don
Showalter
Carol and Q Bryan
Keith and Andrea
Raschke
Joe and Aline Hart
Lori Baer
Fabulous Faux
Gerald and Ramona
Bleser
Donese
Brittingham
Bonnie Heidbrak
Maren SuttonLogan
Flora Myron
Barbara Dealy
Jim and Cathy
Stauss
Gail Bell
Will and Kathy
Johnston
McGruff
Foundation
Pat Bird
Lori Underwood
Doug Hawes
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Volume VII Issue 27
Memorials and Thank Yous
Lori Underwood sent in a donation in memory of her neighbor’s dog Tasha. She was the beloved dog of
the Taylor Family.
Carol and Q Bryan sent in a donation in honor of Carol’s mother and her beloved cats Leo Lynn and
Blackie and her sister Judith’s extensive cat family of Conan, Lady Jane, Agatha and Christie.
Thank you to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center in Aurora for donating a variety of dog and cat supplies
and toys and treats. It made the holidays a little brighter.
The Byington family said goodbye to their wonderful English Setter Checkers. No other dog will ever take
his place. Checkers was a special, special dog.
Our sympathies go out to Lori Deitrich-Hight and her family on the loss of their beloved dog Roz.
Kathleen Graham said goodbye to her big dog friend Duke. He will be missed.
Konnie Olson is missing her special little hamster Tatiana.
Thanks to the Pet Station folks for hosting a Dog Wash for Good Samaritan.
Thanks to Pawprints for donating the delicious doggie snacks and for donating proceeds from a Holiday
Photo shoot to help the Good Sam animals.
Thanks to Katherine’s Women’s Clothing Store in Westminster for collecting dog and cat supplies over
the holidays.
Good Sam foster parents Rick and Penny Evans said goodbye to their beautiful Malamute Huan. He
fought a long battle with osetosarcoma.
Ara Johnston sent in a donation in honor of her friend, Nancy Mills, cat Mr. Kitty.
Contribute to the solution
Last year, more than 43,000 unwanted dogs and cats were
euthanized in Colorado. The Colorado State Legislature has
passed a law to provide a line item for a voluntary donation
to The Pet Overpopulation Fund on the Colorado state
income tax form. In the space next to the Pet
Overpopulation Fund logo at the end of your tax form
simply enter in the amount you would like to donate from
your state income tax refund or added to your payment, and
the state of Colorado will forward the designated amount to
this important, life-saving fund. For additional information
about CPOF, visit www.SaveColoradoPets.org or
call 303-722-6435.
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Paw Prints
6842 S. Yosemite Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Christine Davis
Lighthearted Press
P.O. Box 90125
Portland, OR 97290
Broadview Animal Clinic
10400 East Evans
Denver, CO 80247
Drawn 2 Dogs
720-341-8841
drawn2dogs.com
Email:[email protected]
Pronto Paws
Pet Food Delivery Service
Phone #303-363-9288
Email: [email protected]
Our Sponsors
Laund-Ur-Mutt
12512 West Ken Caryl Avenue
Good Samaritan Pet Center
Littleton, CO 80127
extends a special thank you to 303-720-981-7387
our sponsors.
These people
Susan Trost, Colorado Benefit
have paid $15 per year or
Advisors; Insurance
contributed a like amount of Broker/Pre-paid Legal
in-kind donations.
If you 405 S Wilcox St, #105
would like to be listed here, Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-663-2952
please call
303-333-2291.
Doggy Dog World
4550 S. Kipling #14
Littleton, CO 80127
303-979-4642
Pet World
7585 West 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-237-4040
Chewy’s Bonetique
200 Quebec Street, Bldg. 600
Denver, CO 80230
303-344-2663
Ken’s Reproduction Ltd.
2220 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
303-297-9191
Ciji’s Natural Pet Supply
2260 Kearney Street
Denver, CO 80207
303-322-8000
Pet Station
2300 South Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-6800
Sudsy Puppy
6433 W. Alameda
Lakewood, CO 80226-3459
303-233-8406
Our Wish List
Foster parents
Dog chews
Exercise pens
Stainless steel
food bowls
COSTCO gift certs.
Monetary donations
Towels
Stamps
Nature's Miracle
Enzymatic Cleaner
Doggie Play Yard
Cat litter & pans
Volunteer bathers
Volunteer groomers
Canned kitten food
Volunteer dog walkers
Large plastic storage boxes
Latex plastic gloves
Long Distance phone cards
Cat scratching posts
Small dog harnesses
Inkjet white paper
Inkjet colored paper
Printer black and color
cartridges (HP 56, HP 57,
HPc6615d#15, and
HPc1823d#23)
Photo inkjet glossy paper
Pet store gift certificates
Cat and Dog toys
KMR kitten formula
Cat condos
Lamb & Rice Dry or
Canned Dog Food
To find out where
to drop off
donated items,
please call
303303-333333-2291
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A Quarterly Publication
of The Good
Samaritan Pet Center
P.O. Box 202005
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303-333-2291
Email: [email protected]
Volume VII Issue 27
Good Samaritan Pet Pipeline
Mission Statement
We promote healthy relationships between people and
their pets and strive to prevent animal abuse and
abandonment. We provide resources and support services
to fulfill these goals.
We’re on the Web
www.goodsamartianpetcenter.org
www.1-800-Save-A-Pet.org
www.Petfinder.org
Promoting healthy
relationships between
people and their pets.
Editor
Jim Kummer
Contributing Copy
Bridgett Volz
Editors
Carol Vogel
Diane Lucarelli
Nancy Reed
Contributing Writers
Margaret Auld-Louie
Alice Fix
Janet Rosenbaum-Smith
Beth Springer
Art
Good Samaritan
Pet Center
Board of Directors
Executive Director:
Beth Springer
President:
Carol Vogel
Vice President:
Gail Carassimi
Treasurer:
Vacant
Secretary:
Janet Bilodeau
We dedicate this newsletter to
a kind and gentle spirit
May the road rise up to
meet you.
May the wind be always at
your back.
May the sun shine warm
upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your
fields and until we meet
again,
may God hold you in the
palm of His hand.
hand
Good Samaritan Pet Center is a 50l( c ) 3 organization registered with the State of
Colorado. All contributions are tax deductible.