You Saved Me!

SoHumane
Southern Oregon Humane Society
You Saved Me!
SoHumane
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SoHumane
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robynne Whitaker, President
Dave Filomeo, Vice President
Jane Bowse, Secretary
Jennifer Davis, Treasurer
Mike Crennen
Diane Dombras
Lisa Force
Alan Harper
Jeremy Leever
Greg Lemhouse
Warren Merz
Steve Sobhi
Carrie Zippi
STAFF
Karen Evans, Interim Executive Director
Ryan Johnson, Operations Manager
Judi Hanstein, Volunteer & Support Manager
Jennifer Wicklund, DVM, Veterinary Services
Estrella Cervantes, Customer Service Supervisor
Jessica Cook, Intake Supervisor
Debbie Brown, Adoptions & Kennels
Lindsay Burns, Adoptions & Kennels
Cierra Johnson, Adoptions & Kennels
Ashlee Litchfield, Adoptions & Kennels
Stephanie Roberts, Adoptions & Kennels
Sarah West, Adoptions & Kennels
Jason Young, Adoptions & Kennels
Kailani Miranda, Animal Behavior
Kitty Konrady, Cattery
Ted Brown, Maintenance
Rhonda Polk, Veterinary Care
Marie Mungari, Veterinary Care
Jaime-Lyn Mendelson, Veterinary Care
Lavina Holifield-Long, Veterinary Care
Marcia Sims, Development Assistant
Leanne Zinkand, Graphics/Web
Christy Sandoval, Bookkeeper
I
can’t believe it has been a year since I joined the SoHumane
team! My friends and family know that being here has been
a dream come true for me. I have learned so much about
SoHumane and the generosity
of our community. It’s been a
year filled with many emotions. I
never knew that working so hard
could be so much fun! We’ve
been busy with many things
including fundraising, adoptions
and a fantastic facelift of our
campus just to mention a few.
The last year has been filled
with overwhelming joy and
sadness all at the same time.
Karen and Copper visit Southern
There is no greater joy than
Oregon Subaru
seeing an adopted animal on
its way to a new home. I have to stop myself from running out
into the parking lot every time I see a family leaving with a pet
they have just adopted.
When the Saving Train arrives it is heartbreaking to see the
frightened animals, but joyful knowing that at SoHumane they
are safe for as long as it takes for them to find a new home.
While they are here they are loved and well cared for.
When I think of my time here I feel gratitude. I am so
incredibly grateful to be here every day. I recently heard that
feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift
and not giving it. I want to take this opportunity to say thank
you, to SoHumane supporters, adopters, volunteers and staff,
for making SoHumane such a wonderful resource for pets and
people in need.
SoHumane faces many challenges. There is still so much to
do for homeless dogs and cats. With your support, we have
hope and determination!
All my best,
Karen Evans, Interim Executive Director
SoHumane is published semi-annually by:
Southern Oregon Humane Society
2910 Table Rock Rd,. Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3215 • Fax: 541-779-7532
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/southernoregonhumane
Tour SoHumane “Behind the Scenes”
Spend a little time with us on your own personal tour of the
SoHumane campus and facilities. To schedule your visit,
call Karen Evans at 541-779-3215 x 106.
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About the Cover: Photo of Milky, a Saving Train rescue,
by Jessica Cook, Intake Supervisor
Putting a New Face on a Place That Matters
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I
f you haven’t been to our campus for a visit in a while,
it’s time for you to stop by! You won’t believe all of
the wonderful changes that have been made thanks
to the Medford Chamber Leadership Class and our
generous community. Because we work with limited
resources, our focus is always on taking care of the
animals so our campus was looking a little shabby.
We were delighted to learn that the Chamber
Leadership Class chose SoHumane as its community
service project. The theme of the project was “Putting
a New Face on a Place that Matters,” and the class
raised over $50,000 in cash and in-kind donations for
the renovations.
Our worn-out, 88-year-old building received more
than just a new face. Our parking lot was regraded,
Adroit Construction at work
broken concrete was removed and re-poured, and
all of the buildings received a fresh coat of paint just
to name a few of the improvements. Our memorial
garden and front entry have stunning new designs
as well.
All of us at SoHumane are thrilled with the beautiful
updates! We finally feel like the outside of our campus
reflects the quality of care the dogs and cats receive
while they are here. Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts to everyone who participated and gave so
generously to the project. — Karen Evans
Memorial garden
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Play Time, Fun Time
Kailani Miranda
D
ogs love to play. The SoHumane play group
program provides regular supervised fun for
large and small dogs. Thirty minutes in a play group
is equivalent to a two-hour leash walk. Introduced by
Aimee Sadler of Dogs Playing for Life, play groups now
provide exercise, socialization, enrichment, better
behavior assessments and training opportunities at
SoHumane.
Dogs in shelters often become stressed when
separated from other dogs. As frustration builds,
some dogs become reactive in the kennels. Before
SoHumane began a play group program, some dog
behaviors may have been misinterpreted and labeled
as “dog aggressive.” Using play groups, staff can
more accurately assess individual dogs, reduce their
stress levels and create successful social interactions
with other dogs.
Justin, a 1½ year old boxer mix, arrived at SoHumane
on the Saving Train. He initially had a very difficult
time being around other dogs which decreased his
adoptability. By having Justin participate in play
group, staff could safely introduce him to other dogs
and implement a behavior modification program.
Justin can now play with several dogs at a time. He
is learning to make good decisions. Play group has
allowed Justin to enjoy the company of other dogs
and has improved his adoption opportunities.
The new play group program provides a better
quality of life for dogs in the SoHumane facility. Staff
and volunteers have the opportunity to learn about
Are you interested in
fostering?
Contact:
Jessica Cook
Intake Supervisor
541-779-3215, x104
[email protected]
Training course required for all SoHumane
volunteers. Make a difference in the lives
of homeless pets!
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Justin & Shaylee love group play time!
dog social interactions and receive leash handling/
training. This increases our ability to help potential
adopters find pets that best fit in their families.
SoHumane volunteer Lynn McBee wrote, “It has
been amazing for me to be involved in play groups.
To observe a dog in the kennel with high stress and
anxiety, then go into a play group and relax, run and
play like dogs do is a wonderful sight! My hope is that
all shelters are able to incorporate this as part of the
staff and volunteers daily duties to relieve the stress
of shelter life.”
Play groups provide exercise, socialization and
enrichment breaks for dogs at SoHumane. Relaxed,
happy dogs mean successful adoptions.
One Volunteer’s Journey
Judi Hanstein, Volunteer Coordinator
All SoHumane volunteers complete a series of orientation and safety training classes. The first class includes
a tour of the SoHumane campus and learning about SoHumane as an organization. A safety training class
comes next. Volunteers will learn safe practices at the shelter and gain an understanding of animal language.
Being able to tell the difference between a stressed or frightened animal helps make that animal’s adjustment
to shelter life easier. The final step in training is “hands on with the animal”. This can include moving around
the shelter with a dog on a leash or playing with a cat on the floor. All three steps are required to educate a
new volunteer to the everyday activities of the SoHumane team.
Nine years ago a young girl with a passion for animals began her volunteer journey at SoHumane. Here is
her story:
W
hile the Southern Oregon Humane Society
may appear as an animal shelter to the public,
it remains to me, a second family. My time with
SoHumane began just after my ninth birthday, when
my mom and I joined an early volunteer program
called Puppy Team, in which we dedicated an
hour every week to snuggling with adorable pintsized puppies. My mom and I soon proceeded to
Pet Partners, where we cooperatively led dogs into
and out of play yards to provide them with human
socialization.
As I grew older, our volunteer coordinator, Judi
Hanstein, recognized my passion for dog handling
and encouraged me to progress through the different
volunteer programs at an accelerated pace. I spent
several months taking out the house-trained dogs
as a House-Trainer. When I proved ready, Judi
transitioned me to the PALS program. In PALS, a
student is assigned a specific dog to train and spend
quality time with in order to improve the animal’s
adoptability. Shortly after joining PALS, I also
received my Agility and Dog Handler privileges—
allowing me to work with more challenging dogs and
to serve as a leader to other volunteers.
Volunteering at SoHumane from a young age
fostered my growth as a leader. Rather than simply
barking orders, I learned that leadership is most
effective when I choose to get my hands dirty and
serve. However, this quality did not develop by my
own doing. I owe my leadership skills to both the
volunteers and staff at SoHumane. By providing
opportunities to lead through service—for example,
by assigning harder-to-handle dogs to me or
allowing me to facilitate the SOU Vet Med summer
youth camp—the SoHumane members created an
environment in which I could absorb their exemplary
skills and compassionate hearts.
Madi & Oceana
I feel valued by this fantastic group of people, and
constantly encouraged by their love for our furry
friends. My family and experiences at SoHumane
ultimately formed me into a student leader ready to
serve the world.
—Madi Scott
SoHumane
receives no money or support from government
taxes or any national humane organizations.
www.sohumane.org
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How to Give Back at Lower Cost to You
Nagel & Padilla, LLC, Mike Seifert, LTP
I
f you can’t afford to donate to your favorite charity, or if
you want to give something other than money, there are
many other ways you can contribute. Regardless of how
you want to help, any support received by SoHumane is
greatly appreciated. In addition to donating cash to qualified
charities, non-cash contributions and some unreimbursed
volunteer expenses may qualify for a tax deduction. Of
course, you should consult your professional tax advisor
before deducting non-cash contributions and volunteer
expenses.
How Non-Cash Charitable Contributions work for
SoHumane:
SoHumane’s adoptable pets always have needs for
gently used dog beds, leashes, collars, toys, and etc.
In addition, SoHumane accepts pet food, cat litter, and
laundry supplies. If you want to put these unused items
to good use consider donating them to SoHumane, as a
bonus, you may receive a tax deduction.
How Non-Cash Charitable Contributions Work
for You:
The IRS allows you to deduct the “fair market value” of
items donated to a qualified charity. “Fair market value” is
the price the item would sell for on the open market.
A qualified charity is a non-profit that is recognized as
such by the IRS, as SoHumane is. The easiest way to
obtain this information is simply to ask the organization.
If they cannot provide that information you can visit this
website to find out if your favorite organization qualifies:
www.doj.state.or.us/charigroup/Pages/index.aspx.
Valuation of Contributions:
To determine the “fair market value” of an item take
into consideration factors that are relevant to valuation
including the item’s age, condition, and quality. Acceptable
methods in determining the value of a used item are:
appraisal, thrift shop value, and comparable sales.
The Salvation Army (https://satruck.org/Home/
DonationValueGuide) has valuation guidelines available.
While this guideline does not provide ranges for valuation
of pet supplies and products, it’s a free resource available
for you to get a general sense of how to go about
determining fair market value.
Whenever you donate used items to a qualified charity
you should always make and keep a detailed listing of the
items donated with the condition and value of each set of
items. The charity should provide you with a donation,
acknowledgment, but, per IRS guidelines, determining fair
market value is up to the donor. We recommend keeping
photographs of the donated items in your tax files.
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Unreimbursed Volunteer Expenses
Expenses incurred by a volunteer while furthering the
mission of a charitable organization may be deductible.
In the case of organizations focused on providing care
for animals and rehousing them, this is great news for
volunteers who foster animals requiring more attention in
their homes.
Cleaning supplies and utilities are deductible to the
extent that they are related to and are increased by
volunteer activities. Expenses not directly connected to
or solely attributable to the volunteer expenses may be
limited or disallowed.
Vehicle Mileage
A volunteer for a charitable organization may take a
deduction for the unreimbursed miles they put on their
vehicle in connection to their volunteer work. This amount
is equal to the total miles related to volunteer work
multiplied by the charitable standard mileage rate of 14
cents per mile for 2016.
Things to Consider When Deducting Volunteer
Expenses
In determining the deductibility of volunteer expenses,
the tax authorities look at the following items:
1. The strength of the taxpayer’s affiliation to the
organization
2. The organization’s ability to request services from
the taxpayer
3. The organization’s supervision of the taxpayer’s work
4. Taxpayer accountability to the organization
It is important to note that services are not deductible.
Meaning, if you are a veterinarian who normally bills by
the hour, you may not claim the amount of time you spent
volunteering as an expense. Only the amounts you may
have spent on supplies or mileage would be allowed as a
deduction.
Additionally, only unreimbursed expenses are
deductible. If an organization reimburses you for your
expenses, you will not be allowed a tax deduction.
Nagel & Padilla publishes a complimentary monthly newsletter
featuring helpful tax and financial planning tips. Our website also
offers a wide variety of resource guides on topics such as how
to maximize the charitable deduction. You can subscribe to our
newsletter and visit our website here: http://nagelpadilla.com/
index.php, or you can follow us on Twitter (@NagelPadillaLLC)
or like us on Facebook (Nagel & Padilla, LLC).
Hope, Trust, Love and a Forever Home
O
ver 50 dogs arrived at SoHumane on an August Saving
Train run from California. Proceeds from the volunteer
organized annual yard sale in June sponsored this rescue.
“When I first heard of the Saving Train, it deepened my
belief in the commitment the Humane Society has to the
animals, and made me even more enthused to support the
organization in any way I can. There are a lot of great dogs
out there, and the Saving Train makes it possible for them to
find their forever home.”
—Derek Shetterly
“The Saving Train creates another opportunity for hope,
trust, love and a forever home, to many deserving dogs. They
all deserve a second chance! I am so happy and proud to say
I volunteer at SoHumane.”
—Bonnie Gunter
You can save the life of a dog by
giving to support the Saving Train.
Ashlee and Atty
Kenzie
Sarah and Forrest
Gidget
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Rhiannon’s Fund
Karen Evans
W
hen their beloved Corgi, Rhiannon, died
unexpectedly of cancer, Matt Messner and Neil
Sechan wanted to find a way to honor and remember
the love she gave during her nine short years with
them. With an initial donation of $5,000, Matt and
Neil asked SoHumane to set up an ongoing fund to
treat animals transferred from shelters where they
were facing euthanasia because of lack of funds for
medical care.
Here is a story about a special dog named Truman.
We found Truman in a shelter in California where
he was suffering with a badly broken leg. Thanks to
Rhiannon’s fund and our Saving Train, we were able
to say, “Yes!” when the shelter staff asked us if we
could help Truman. He came to SoHumane where he
received the medical care he needed. Unfortunately,
his injury was so severe that his leg could not be
saved, but he bounced right back after the surgery
and was adopted into a wonderful home!
Our goal is to grow Rhiannon’s fund into a selfsustaining endowment to medically benefit animals in
Truman
need of special medical care. Please help us achieve
this wonderful dream by donating to Rhiannon’s fund
and help us say, “Yes!” to more animals like Truman
who need your help.
Gunther Received a Second Chance
N
o one looked at Gunther. For 45 days, people walked
past his kennel in California. Gunther had a cleft palate
and a hair lip. He was scheduled for euthanasia. Because
SoHumane supporters give generously to care for animals
with special medical needs, Gunther had surgery to repair his
palate and suture his nose. Gunther’s adoptive family wrote
recently, saying:
Dear SOHS,
Do you folks remember a dog named “Gunther?” He had
a cleft palate. We got him on May 3, 2015. We wanted to
send you an update. We did change his name to “Pappy”. He
is doing really well, and we love him dearly. Pappy loves to
chase & fetch the ball, Frisbee, and loves a good belly rub.
He’s very loving.
Thanks so much for all that you folks do.
—Sincerely, D & B Williams
Gunther in 2015
Save the life of a dog with special medical needs by
designating your donation to Rhiannon’s Fund. Gunther has a
home and a family because you care.
Gunther aka Pappy today
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Mark Your Calendar!
Sept. 24 Triple A RV Adoption Event
Oct. 8 Rotary Club Raining Cats & Dogs Fair
Oct. 12 “I Ought to be in Pictures” Camelot Theatre
Oct. 21 - 22
Just Scream Haunted House Benefit
Oct. 28 - 29
Just Scream Haunted House Benefit
Oct. 31 Just Scream Haunted House Benefit
Nov. 25 - 27 SoHumane Adoption Weekend
Nov. 29
Giving Tuesday
Dec. 2 - 4
Festival of Trees - SoHumane Display
Dec. 10
Subaru Share the Love Adoption Event
Save the Date! May 20, 2017 Toast for Tails
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LETTERS
Today we celebrated Lily’s (Cana)
first anniversary as a family
member. She has been the
perfect pup for us, and we have
you and the Saving Train to thank
for bringing her into our lives. Her
fur is on our floor, her nose prints
on our windows, and her paws
forever in our hearts. We are
rescued for life.
WE LOVE HEARING FROM OUR ALUMNI!
Please send us your letters and pictures: SoHumane,
2910 Table Rock Rd., Medford, OR 97501
Email: [email protected].
You can also post them on our Facebook page!
I was contacted today
about Ringo, whom I
adopted a couple of
weeks ago. He is doing
great and loves his
forever home.
Ringo
Tonya
Lily
Robert
Here is our Sammi...
We adopted her
from SoHumane 4
years ago and it
was one of the best
Sammi
decisions ever. She
is the sweetest, most loving
dog and the best snuggler ever. Thank you SoHumane
for helping us find her and for bringing her into our lives!
Emily
Little Tex (aka Hewie) is the most spoiled brat
ever. He sleeps in the bed and takes up more
than half. He jumps in rivers and cries when
we have to go home. And he is an AMAZING
guard dog for our home. So glad we got the
opportunity to adopt this little fella!
Kellie
Little Tex
We took Pikka home yesterday.
We renamed him Remmy and
he is already fitting in perfectly
with our little family. He is such
a lover.
Renee
Morgan
This is Morgan. We got
Morgan in Jan. 2016 from the
Southern Oregon Humane
Society. I wanted you to see
how happy she is. She has
brought us and her buddy
Forest so much joy. Thank
you.
Kathy
Remmy
Thank you so much for our
wonderful pup. She and my son
are already the best of friends.
You guys knew her as Adela but
we changed her name to Jessie.
She is a wonderful addition to our
Jessie
family. Thank you!
Kimberly
This is Parker, a Vizsla mix we adopted
in January. He has become a loyal,
caring, fun-loving part of our family and
a new best friend for our daughter. He
loves chew toys, chasing tennis balls,
hiking (especially in the snow), and
Parker
going everywhere that we go. He is
also a smart dog and was easy to train. He
knows sit, stay, lie down, fetch, kennel, load up, leave it, go on your
bed, and fetch. We also taught him to stay off the furniture, not to jump, and
not to go in the bedrooms in just a few days after coming home. We are so
glad we chose to adopt from Southern Oregon Humane Society!
Myles
Hi there, I used to be
Reeses. I was adopted
about 5 years ago and I
just wanted you to know
that life is goooood ! I get
to go the beach every
weekend and run my legs
off. My favorite toy is my
Reeses
orange smooth “chuck-it”
ball. I always know exactly where I leave it! Mom and
Dad are good to me but I am kind of shy with other humans.
Everyone seems to understand. Oh and mom says I’m really
handsome! Thank you so much for caring for me when I was
still a young dog.
Reeses & Mom (Diane)
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It’s been a while since we’ve given an update.
Lenny (Luke) has been a part of our family
since November 2012. I wouldn’t have it any
other way. He is such a love bug who has
developed a taste for the strawberries in our
garden! Here he is enjoying his new travel
Lenny bed.
The longer he is with us, the more he comes
out of his shell. He isn’t so frightened of every little sound, and even
enjoys a romp around the living room with our 14-year-old cat. He is
very sociable, and knows when I get home late from work.
No matter what kind of day I’ve had at the office, it’s better at home
because of Lenny. Thank you SOHS for being there for him and giving
me the opportunity to add more love to my home.
Radar Green is a happy lil’
camper in her new home! She
loves going to the dog park
and relaxing in her cozy bed
while we watch Netflix. She’s
still a little shy, but her sweet
charm can win any heart. She’s
adjusting SO well and I’m so
thankful that she’s part of my
little family!
Aubrey Lyn
Radar Green
Christa
Penny
Eddie, now “Junior” is loving his
new home. Thank you for helping
us take the heartache away from
losing our dog Puddles.
We adopted Penny (Tris)
a few weeks ago and
she is already running
the household. Here
she is snuggling with
her favorite buddy our
9-year-old Dachshund.
Erika
Junior
One year ago today
we brought home this
little ball of fur into our
home and lives: Ringo,
formerly “Julius”.
Crystal
Hailey
Kimberly
Ringo
Hailey is an absolute joy and
doing well in her forever home!
Marianne
Just wanting to give you all an update on the
kittens we adopted a week and a half ago.
We just adopted
Bruno 2 hours ago
... he’s already
made himself
at home (such
precious little
snores).
Bruno
Charlotte
We adopted Isaac and Taylor.
ylor
Isaac and Ta
Pancho
“Pancho” is his new name,
originally “Scrappy.”
Adopted 6/10/2016 @
SoHumane by my mom.
Now living the happy-golucky, loving life. Babied,
spoiled rotten. Definitely
is a people pup!
Michael
Baby Moose
We were worried about Isaac being timid and
anxious. After wandering around the house for
a few hours it was obvious that he has claimed
this house. He’s still a little standoffish, but I
have a feeling that’s how he is and that is okay.
Baby Moose loves
her toys and forever
home and we love
her! She is precious.
Jules
Taylor has been a bundle of atomic energy. Oh my word, can that cat race
and tear up and down the hallway. It’s absolutely wonderful to have this much
energy in the house.
They have both discovered and love the cat tree we got them. Also got them a
couple of large stuffed mice to play with, and they also carry them around the
house. We are so very happy to have them in our lives. It is a godsend.
Thank you so much for watching over them until we came along.
Bella, adopted 6 years
ago and counting.
Formerly “Laura.”
Love of our life.
Larry and DeAnna
Erin
Bella
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Hello everyone,
I’m so happy to report that Corki has moved into our
lives and hearts so easily. We are so totally in love
with him. Our great granddaughters came for a visit
and he is such an amazing dog with them. He was
quite a sick boy for the first week that we had him
with pneumonia but after visits to the emergency pet
hospital and subsequently our vet, he is a healthy,
happy boy! He is more than we could have ever
hoped for.
—Thank you, Susan & Jim
Lucy Loo
I just wanted to thank you all so much for letting
us adopt our new fur baby! She is such a great dog
and is happily adjusting to her new home! She has
shown us so much love, affection and loyalty! No
mishaps yet in the house and is already showing
her dedication to me! We are practicing the no leash
when going potty and she has successfully showed
me that I can trust her! She is such a lover!
—Shelly
Corki
Give a little Time, Get a lot of Love!
Where would you like to help?
Dog Walking
Agility Time
Play Groups
Kennel Guide
Enrichment Activities
PALS
Pet Partners
Cat Crew
Bathing & Grooming
Humane Education in
the Schools
Intake Assistance
Foster Care
Student Senior Project
Summer Camp for Youth
Adoption Events
Facility & Grounds Care
Publicity
Fundraising
Special Events
Toast for Tails
Donation Boxes
Reading to the dogs
Orientation & Safety Training Classes are held every month. Contact Judi Hanstein, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 541-779-3215 x 101 or email [email protected] to schedule your orientation.
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Lily Belle
Hello there,
Just thought I would give you guys an update on
Sylvia now known as Tilly. She is doing great, fitting
right in with the family. She is just a joy to be around.
In the month that we have had her she has gotten
to see the ocean, go camping up in Applegate and
has made some new friends.
Everyone who meets her falls in love and how could
you not! She gets a greenie just about every day and
we are working on getting her used to having her
teeth brushed. We just love her so much and are so
happy to have her in our lives, thank you all so much!
—Samantha
Sterling and Draper
Michaela writes:
We recently adopted Sterling and Draper. I’ve
known many kittens in my lifetime and these are the
sweetest, most social, and best-behaved kitties I’ve
met yet. Please pass my thanks to whoever fostered
them! These boys snuggle the whole family, never
run and hide, sleep through the night, use their litter
box, scratch on their post, and play with the kids.
They have quickly become a very special part of
our family. We paid more for S.O. Humane kitties,
but without regret because they are totally worth it.
Thank you so much!
The Adoption Center carries a full line of Lupine collars, leashes and harnesses for dogs and cats in a
variety of colors and patterns. Time for some new gear? All proceeds benefit the animals at SoHumane.
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Your gift to SoHumane is a meaningful way to honor or remember cherished pets, friends and
family, or to celebrate a significant occasion, milestone, or lifelong achievement. If you would
like to see a loved one represented here, please send your contributions to:
SoHumane, 2910 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501, or give online at sohumane.org.
Be sure to include the name of the person or animal being honored or memorialized, as well as
an address so that we can send a personalized card acknowledging your very special gift.
Save the lives of adoptable pets!
In Honor of
A cat
Grace & Gerald Green
A cat & a dog
Alice Richardson
A dog
Paul Greene
Diane Trent & Marta Delatorre
Alexis Aballi & Adam Cirel
Arden Erlichman
All the little doggies
William Perkins
Annie
Jane Line
Athena the dog
Toni Randall
Boy & Toodles
Nancy & Richard Hall
Brandy/Barbie the dog
Sandra Rippie
Buffy, Carl, Briggs &
Annabella
Kathy White
Buster
Julia Newell
Cats Alvin & Morris
Sylvia Brazil
Cats Fluffy Butt & Munster
Glenda Hull
Cats Mr. Icostalot (Ike) &
Starvin’ Marvin
Glenda Hull
Cats Sam & Mustard
Brenda & Bill Williams
Cheryl White on Mother’s
Day
Wendy & Eric Robert
Chloe the cat
Jan Thompson
Chocolate the dog
Linda Cool
Clover the dog’s adoption
Sue Williams
Codder
Kelly Bryant
Colonel Kathy Platoni,
Retired
Glenda Hull
Connie & Marvin Proehl
Happy Birthday
Cheryl & Gordon White
David & Julie Webb
Crystal Fresh Bottled Water
Dawn Bove
Vicki & Greg Capp
Dogs Gabe, Baggie, Rafe,
Trinity, Hiro & Zora
David Demarest
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Dogs Sydney, Fred & Maggie
Brenda & Bill Williams
Dr. Jennifer Wickland
Joel S Feiner MD &
Gail Alexander MD
First Student Drivers,
Monitors & Staff
First Student, Inc.
Frenchie the dog
Lynn & Randy McBee
George (Duke) the dog
Sandra & Charles Roush
Gordon White on his
birthday
Connie & Marvin Proehl
Harold, a black cat with
attitude
Olive Lansburgh
Heidi
Gary & Mary Jo Rupp
Highway Spot & Jaden Lal
Lydia Andrew
Itsy my SoHumane dog
Patricia Schulten
Jaime Force, college
graduation
Janet Duxbury
Julia our dog
Michael & Pamela Gitzen
Kanga
Yvonne Gonzalez
Kenn Altine
Stuart & Matt Kaplan, A & E Kaplan Foundation
Jo Ann & Lee Weisel
Marc Bona & Lynne Sherwin
Karen Huckins
Loretta & Herbert Hymas
Robynne Whitaker, Oregon Real Estate Broker
George A Goldberg MD Fidelity Charitable Fund
Lincoln the dog
Joel S Feiner MD &
Gail Alexander MD
Marlena Gray on her
birthday
Richard & Kathryn Gordon
Alexandra Schireman
Stacy Woodard
Jeannine Flynn
Maryann Bray on her
birthday
Jeannie Flynn
Molly the dog
Yvonne & Gary Lewellyn
Mr. Bigg
Sandra Knutson &
Laura Rash
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Nancy Edwards on her
birthday
Susie Beckham
Nanette Marvin on her
birthday
Loretta & Herbert Hymas
Nero, Rowena, Ewellyn &
Angus
Samantha McQuiston
Oscar the cat
Cindy Mardorf &
Steve Grochowski
Our 2 cats from SoHumane
Barbara & Scott Sheaffer
Pam Erwin’s Bat Mitzvah
Susan & Ken Wilson
Quincy, a Golden Doodle
Jerry & Jeanne Taylor Family Foundation
Ramona Rausch
Richard & Luana Corbin
Rowdy the dog
Becky & Ronald Bailey
Ruby (Ginny) the dog
Cassie & Jim Freeman
Sadie Marshall, a dog
Herman Marshall
Sierra & Rusty
Paula York & Mike Stitt
Simon the cat
Cynthia & Sam Stanley
SoHumane cats
Ann Johnson
Del Lappin
Irmtraud McKenna
SoHumane dogs
Goldenwest LTD
Hilton Landscape & Supply
Lynn & Randy McBee
Dianne Root &
Medford Eagles
Southern Oregon Subaru
Isabel Viescas
SoHumane dogs & cats
Sara Adams
Becklin Family
Charitable Fund
Andrew & Kathy Blatz
Carol Block
Christ Unity Church of Medford
Crater High School Freshmen Program
Doug & Nancy Edwards
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Estate of Robert M.
& Rose Mary Hopkins
Estate of Judith Ann Drais
First Student Drivers, Monitors & Staff
Hailie & Tiffany Kelton
Liberty Tax Service
Montessori Discovery Schools
Estate of Jane Neuner
Estate of Elizabeth O’Bryan
Oregon Community Foundation
Estate of Carl Pontell
Raymond Family Foundation
Alice Richardson
Rogue Valley Pet LLC
Dianne Root
Rotary Club of Central Point
Sierra West Linen
Estate of Francis &
Sally Sloan
Georges & Eleanor St. Laurent, Jr.
James H. & Donna L. Strasser
Subaru of America Inc.
Zach Vause
Terrance Watson
Wells Fargo Foundation
Estate of Eva Roselind Williams
Hayden York
Cascade Self Storage
Estate of Wilfreda DeMille
SoHumane kittens
Anonymous
Leonard & Barbara Eaton
Ernest & Juanita Ephraim
Darcie Rochey
Stephen & Amaya Sobhi
Christina Withers
Kyle Haron
SoHumane volunteers
Loretta & Herbert Hymas
SoHumane’s work with
animals
Becklin Family
Charitable Fund
Special Medical Needs
Crater High School Freshmen Program
Lynn & Randy McBee
Steve Sobhi
George A Goldberg MD Fidelity Charitable Fund
The Rufus Fund
Arden Erlichman
The Saving Train
Anonymous
Judith Byers
Crater High School Freshmen Program
Wendy Lea Diamond
Leonard & Barbara Eaton
Howard & Maria Eddings
Doug & Nancy Edwards
Karen & Kiley Evans
Norman Fincher
Montessori Discovery Schools
Carol & Lynn Parrish
Sally & Neil Plumley
Deborah Reed
Janis Sierra
Patrick & Laura Smith
Southern Oregon Pawn
Heidi & Ron Swanson
Richard & Donna Thelen
Tilly the cat
Melanie Smith
Toby, Sylvester & Boots
Debi & Jeffrey Maloney
Tommy the dog
Gregg & Anne Sorensen
Tucker the dog
Leslie & Isabelle Young
Willow
Lisa Artner
Women of the Moose
Lodge
Moose Lodge 2647
In Memory of
A dog
David & Delores Laananen
Leslie & Isabelle Young
Abby
Tim Becker
Alice
Jewell Stone
Asia the dog
Sally Lowell
Audrey & George
Brosterhous
Ed & Kris Singler
Bandit the dog
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Bear the dog
William & Susan Orr
Becket
John & Barbara Burks
Beloved Daisy
Donald & Betty Gaeden
Blackberry the cat
Linda & Dan Winterburn
Bo & Ginger, Chocolate
Labs
Daniel & Katherine Morse
Bodhi the dog
Anne & Paul Sheldon
Boyd P. Eaton
Kaye Gibbs
Brutus
Dawn & Ray Heysell
Bucky the cat
Margaret Lesley & George Dwyer
Button the dog
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Cats Ally & Lover Boy
Kenneth & Kristine Hower
Cats Big Boy & Frack
Joan Himes &
Kandace Heinsohn
Cats Sylvester, Lucy &
Twinkle
Jim & Nancy Freeman
Charley the dog
Jim & Nancy Freeman
Charlie
Rebecca Mercado
Charlotte the bird
Jim & Susan Mattos
Cherokee &
Savannah
James, Janet,
Daniel & Cedar Balko
Cisco the dog Jerry & Jeanne Taylor Family Foundation
Clint Hutsell
Sun Oaks Homeowners Association
Connie Mock
Janet Duxbury
Daisy the dog
Jim & Susan Mattos
David Dow
Horton Plaza
Residents Council
Dogs Bandit &
Cheyenne
Kathy & Ken Donnelly
Dogs Bummer &
Bridget
William & Jacqueline Boehm
Dogs Cookie &
Charlie
Evelyn DeMartini &
Miles J. Miller
Dogs Mocha, Casey &
Chelsea
Jerry & Jackie Scheid
Dogs Schatze, Leben &
Jaegeron
Kathleen Swanton
Dr. Charles Bernard
Friesen & his love of
music
Beth Smith
Dr. Wilma Ria Kim Boyd
Agnes Ann & Patrick Dignan
Ed Skaggs
Linda Sherman
Margaret Slone
Michael & Mary Wickware
Eddie the dog
John Sylvester
Elvira
Karen & Kiley Evans
Emily our fearless feline
Walter & Elaine Ensign
Emma
Kent & Marie Francis
Emma, a dear kitty
Lee Michalak
Emmy, my sweet little
calico
Shirley Langston
Extra Moore
Angela Rhyner
Farley, Sam, Maxxie &
Austin Lee
James Foard
Fatboy & Emma Rose
Gragg
Gragg Briant, Poot
& Gemma
Finn the cat
Rosalyn Rhinehart
Freckles, McGyver &
Delilah
Material Girls of
Shady Cove
Frisky
Leslie Gomberg
Gangster
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Ginger the dog
Donna Dial
Gleason the dog
Susan Furubotten &
James P Barrett
Gunner the dog
Jill Bonifield
Hamlet the Corgi
Sam Whitford &
Kurt Bernhardt
Dr. Edward & Bobbi Helman
Penelope Mikesell
Joanne Loutocky
Hank, Handsome, Virgil, Eli
& Amos, my pets
Betty Brewster
Harley
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Harley the dog
Dick Mulder
Harley Loos, a dog
Walter & Cecilia Thorp
Helene Guevin
Michael & Marie Genovese
Beverly & Paul Guevin
John & Elizabeth Guevin
Hidy Rupp, a dog
Lynn & Randy McBee
James Weldon
Gerald & Linda Merfeld
Janette Krook, with love
Janie & Steven Brotemarkle
Jasper Titus, a terrier
Verna Peterson
Jed
Arden Erlichman
Jennifer (Jenny) Lynn
McCown-Keith
Donald & Betty Gaeden
Joy Olson & David Smith
Elizabeth Day
Jerry Mac McCauley
Mathew McCauley
Joy Olson & David Smith
Jimi the Cocker Spaniel
Cathy & Scott Woodworth
Jimmy Taylor
Nanette Marvin
JoAnne Knight Mickelson
Medford High 1976
Senior Class
Birmingham International
William & Jill Fleck
Carol Hamlin
William & Randy Milano
Gwen Slavens
Juanita Harp
Horton Plaza Residents Council
Judy Faulkner
Robert & Dea Collins
Kirby Heysell, beloved
companion
Robert Cowling &
Jean Boyer Cowling
Lalo the Lhasa Apso
Paula Sendar
Sam Whitford &
Kurt Bernhardt
Joanne Loutocky
Leah the dog
Judy Neussl
Lily Watkins
Carol Graeber
Linda Wasner
Barbara Staus
Lost pets who are
missed
Material Girls of
Shady Cove
Luke
Susan Ball
Mama kitty
Tiffiny Hurley
Maple
Dr. Edward & Bobbi Helman
Margaret Mapes
Toby Mapes
Marilee Gessford
Georgene Webber
Marlene Charlotte Hoyt
Gerald Archer
Charla Combs
Reginald & Annette Breeze
Marilyn Davi
Dr. Edward & Bobbi Helman
Michael L. & Janet J. Murphy
Maybelline the dog
Margaret Lesley &
George Dwyer
Melbourne the dog
Jann & Dennis Thayer
Melvin A. Winkelman
Vince & Jackie Truax
Mia the dog
Claire & David Van der Zwan
Miss Fluff
Milt & Marlene Rosen
Misty
Robin Nilsson
Mom, Helen, Keith & Nicky
the dog
Beverly & Frank Guzman
Mitchell (Mitch) Milich
Diane Coash
Martha & Bob Karcich
Wendy McGraw &
Mike Cowan
Donna McIntyre
Murphy the cat
Amy Walston
Nancy Andrews
Nanette Marvin
Niles, a dog
Walter & Cecilia Thorp
Our pets
Material Girls of
Shady Cove
Paddy
Louis Baldovino
Pennie Lynn & BoBo
Mary Joachims
Pepper
Deborah Merrill
Pets Dora & Tashie
Kathleen & John Crebassa
Puffer
Leslie Gomberg
Queen Olive Nitsa, a
dog
David Gremmels Rogue Creamery
Quincy
Michael & Laura Naumes
Ranger Baham the dog
Kenna Graunke
Rebecca Jean Merron
Charles Merron
Red/Blue
Julie Sacco
Robert (Bob) Coash
Rev. Anne Ainsworth
Claudia Amen
Rayma Bateman
Diane Coash
Shirley Dempsey
Paul E. & Leeann Holderness
Karen Hueston
Paula Joneikis
Joe & Arica Kronenberger
Dianne Quarg
Debra & Oliver Sellers
Randa & William Southwick
Cleveland Twitchell
Florence Yasuda
Robert Stuart
Coral Edwards
Romeo
Ashley Longan
Roxi a Ridgeback/Lab
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Rusty, beloved pet of Jeff
& Kathy Kapple
Dawn & Ray Heysell
Ruth Kate Rosenberg
Ursula Ruth Rosenberg
Sampson & our other
pets!
Daniel & Melody DeKorte
Samuel the dog
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Sandra
Chamberlain
Noreen Hughes
Shannon Brahmer
Noreen Hughes
Sophia a dog
Jim & Susan Mattos
Sophie, the Anderson’s
dog
Carol Hamlin
Sunny Wadsworth
Elizabeth & John Escher
Annabel Ross
Harriet Ross
Tag the dog
R. Ward Bebb
Ted Brekke
Janet Duxbury
Teddy the dog
Marilyn & Larry Baines
Tomas Hanke
William & Marian Adams
Shirley Armitage
Tootsie the dog
Cathy Frykman
Waggin-On Inn
Vicki Porter
Albert Guenther
Wayne Roser
Gail, Mopsy & Hobo Roser
Yukon, a beloved Siberian
Husky
Michael & Bethanny Elms
Thank You!
SoHumane
Fall 2016
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Non-Profit
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 268
Medford, OR
2910 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR 97501
www SoHumane.org
Experience Joy. Adopt a Senior Cat.
Leela
D
Buddy
on’t let age be a barrier to adoption when choosing
your new cat companion. If you spend time with
an adult cat, you will learn if it is active or calm, a lap
cat or an acrobat, one who purrs, cuddles or wants to
talk. Mature cats have filled in – their coats are full, their
eyes radiate expressive colors, their body shapes are
defined. Older cats can thrive in active households.
They enjoy the daily routine of rousing their family in
the morning, catching a snooze in the still warm bed,
monitoring the bathroom rituals, checking the kitchen
counters after the family has headed for school or work,
following the sun across the living room, hiding small
toys under the furniture, settling in for TV time, and
finally, choosing the most comfortable bed at night.
Experience years of contented pussy cat conversations
and whisker kisses.
Adopt a senior cat. Provide a second chance!
Mission Statement
To improve the lives of pets and people through sustainable programs of education, adoptions, and spay/neutering.
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