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People rescuing animals...animals rescuing people®  925.256.1ARF  www.arf.net Spring 2011
WALK TO SAVE LIVES AT
ANIMALS ON BROADWAY SUNDAY, MAY 15
Whether you are celebrating the
"Golden" Age of Broadway with your
"Retriever" or you prefer "CATS,"
Animals on Broadway is for you. Join
ARF as we celebrate 11 years of this
free community festival with fun for the
entire family, Sunday May 15 at
Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek from
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The festivities kick off
with
a
morning
fundraising Pet Walk at
10:30 a.m. Walk nearly
one mile around the
Plaza to raise money to
help ARF rescue more
dogs and cats in need of
a second chance. Stroll
solo or form a Pack
(three or more walkers),
and bring your four-legged friends!
Once you cross the finish line, head
down the Plaza for a pawsitively
delightful array of booths showcasing
must-have pet products. Add a new
furry family member from ARF's
Adoption Mobile or one of the many
rescue groups in attendance, or have
your current canine lovingly lathered at
the dog wash. ARF's People Connect
booth will offer children's face painting
and crafts.
Visit the Pet Wellness Fair to find
low cost vaccinations, micro-chipping
and free services such as nail trimming,
certified doggie massage, blood work and
much more for a small donation to ARF.
Last year, nearly 6,000 people
turned out to the event, enjoying free
music, reveling in the sun, and celebrating the special relationship between
people and their pets. Gather up the
family and join ARF and Broadway
Plaza retailers for a fun-filled day—and
don't forget to bring your "best friend".
It's easy to create your own
fundraising webpage or print a pledge
form for the Pet walk today—visit
arf.net for details!
MITCHELL'S LIFE-SAVING HOPE
It was Halloween night, and
Mitchell was out in the streets with the
other trick-or-treaters. He didn't have a
costume, and he must not have crossed
the street safely…because the black and
white dog was hit by a car. Mitchell was
abandoned, injured, in the night box at
the local animal shelter. Talk about a
scary night!
Fortunately, ARF was making its
weekly rescue run the following day.
Team members took one look at
Mitchell's dangling leg and knew ARF
could help. The sweet-natured dog was
loaded into the rescue van and taken
straight back to ARF's veterinary clinic,
where doctors discovered several fractures. Multiple surgeries were required
to reconstruct his ligaments and install
plates in his leg to secure the fractures.
It would be a long road to recovery
for Mitchell. A sling helped support the
healing Australian Cattle Dog mix
while he walked. ARF found a foster
family to work with him throughout his
three months of physical therapy, which
was generously donated by Muller
Veterinary Clinic in Walnut Creek.
ARF's Hope Fund was established
for animals like Mitchell who require
extraordinary medical care. Without it,
this wonderful, bright dog would never
have had a chance to walk again, and
would likely have been euthanized.
Now fully recovered, Mitchell looks
forward to a long and healthy life and
Hydrotherapy helped Mitchell walk again
the family to share it with: his foster
caretakers became his adopters!
Help give life-saving hope to animals like Mitchell by contributing to
ARF's Hope Fund at www.arf.net.
COMMUNITY INTEREST
MADDIE’S LEGACY SAVES
COUNTLESS LIVES
Visitors to ARF enter through the
Maddie’s Animal Care Center doors.
Maddie's Fund®, The Pet Rescue
Foundation, (www.maddiesfund.org) is a
family foundation funded by Workday
and PeopleSoft Founder Dave Duffield
and his wife, Cheryl. Maddie's Fund® is
helping to create a no-kill nation where
all healthy and treatable shelter dogs and
cats are guaranteed a loving home.
To achieve this goal, Maddie's Fund®
is investing its resources in building
community collaborations where animal
welfare organizations come together to
develop successful models of lifesaving;
in veterinary colleges to help shelter
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medicine become part of the veterinary
curriculum; and in the implementation of
a national strategy to promote accountability and transparency in animal shelter
operations. Maddie's Fund® is named
after the family's beloved Miniature
Schnauzer who passed away in 1997.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony La Russa, Chairman
Gregory L. McCoy, Esq., President
Brenda de la Ossa, Secretary
Bradley N. Blake
William A. Blase, Jr.
Sandy Block, DVM
Maria Brunner
Glenn Colacurci
W. Roger Haughton
Timothy Krisch
Neal Mitchell
John Schiavo
Marsha Servetnick
Amy Trask
ARF EXECUTIVE STAFF
For grades 1-12
Elena Bicker, Executive Director
Mary Jo Bernardo, Chief Operations Officer
Bobbe Bartlett, Development Director
Juliet Blake, Clinic Director
Jill Cooney, Animal Programs Director
Gaye McDuff, Volunteer Services Director
Make crafts! Play games!
Learn about animals!
Animal Careers • Dog Training
Kitty Camp • Animal Art
Critter Construction…and more!
www.arf.net
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, which receives
no local, state or federal funding. Life-saving
services and programs are made possible
through the generosity of caring people.
Space is limited
Register today at www.arf.net
Full or partial scholarships available
for low-income families.
Melissa Adkins, Scoop Editor
April Weeks, Art and Production
Your input is appreciated!
If you have an idea about how ARF
can improve The Scoop,
please contact [email protected].
Help send a kid to camp!
Donate to ARF's humane education
fund at www.arf.net.
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) commends Steelee Faltis,
Vince Faltis, and Libby Van Horn for their bravery and persistence in ending the
abuse of a dog named Blueberry. Video footage taken by the three led to the conviction of their Oakland neighbor for his violent treatment of the brown and white
pit bull. Blueberry is now safe and happy in a loving, adoptive home.
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ARF strives to create a world
where every loving dog or cat has
a home, where every lonely person
has a companion animal,
and where children learn to care.
www.arf.net
ARF is an accredited national charity organization
that meets all 20 of the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) Standards for Charity Accountability.
Spring 2011
LETTER FROM ARF’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Listen my children, and you shall hear
The story of ARF's fine volunteers,
Which began some twenty years ago
When ARF was started without any dough.
They helped give care, run events, and more
For orphaned animals at the door.
Why is ARF such a wonderful place?
Because great volunteers make up the base!
Volunteers share their talents and time,
Ask for their efforts nary a dime.
They serve ARF's needs, keep it up to date.
The value of that is so hard to rate!
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Called to duty, their response is quick;
They feed the hungry, and heal ARF's sick.
To try and measure would be a waste;
No dollar value can ever be placed.
What makes people serve as volunteers?
Many reasons—some bring us to tears.
Whatever reason to serve they see,
They are the answer and always will be.
There aren't funds enough to pay what they're due
But we are so grateful for them—THANK YOU!
pril is the purrfect time to
salute ARF's volunteers and
their inspiring dedication
and tremendous example.
Although it is very difficult to put a
dollar value on volunteer time, the
Independent Sector estimates it at
$20.85 per hour in the United States.
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“VOLUNTEERS
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With 585 ARF volunteers providing
86,686 hours this past year, the value
of their contribution to ARF's lifesaving work exceeded $1,807,403.
Volunteers provide many intangibles that can not be easily quantified.
They demonstrate the amount of support an organization has within a community, provide assistance on a wide
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range of projects, and open their homes
(and hearts) to the pets who need a little more time. ARF volunteers lead and
deliver many of ARF's programs,
ensuring that 90 cents of every dollar
goes to programs. ARF's Thrift Store in
Concord, CA is a stellar example of
their commitment as volunteers
ARF TO
SAY
Volunteers enable ARF to say
"YES" to pets and people. If you know
someone who may be able to help, we
are always searching for more ways to
say "YES." Please check www.arf.net
for volunteer orientation dates, or to
make a donation in honor of their
invaluable work.
"YES" TO
receive, sort, display, and sell gently
used items to fund the ARF Emergency
Medical Fund®, which benefits low
income people in our community who
need professional care for their pets.
Last year, the efforts of Thrift Store
volunteers raised $114,521 to mend
Sadie's broken leg, remove Mr. Cat's
tumor, and treat Buddy's cough.
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PETS AND PEOPLE.
”
TO OUR VOLUNTEERS:
Thank you for setting ARF up for success! Your value is easily measured by
the more than 21,600 lives ARF has
saved these past twenty years.
Executive Director
Spring 2011
COMMUNITY INTEREST
CLINIC EXPANDS SERVICES TO
MEET COMMUNITY NEED
Bear was found tied to a gas station pole with one eye bulging and
nearly detached. The man who took
pity on him was nearly homeless himself. Despite his concern for the dog,
he couldn't afford to get medical care
for Bear. Then he heard from a friend
about the ARF Emergency Medical
Fund® (EMF). He immediately
applied for the program, qualified, and
had Bear's damaged eye removed.
Bear received a new lease on life.
The past couple of years have
seen a tremendous increase in
demand for assistance from EMF.
Last fall, ARF began an expansion of
its clinic services in order to meet the
community's need. With the addition
of a second shelter veterinarian, as
well as a Clinic Director to oversee
administrative concerns, the clinic
now offers another full day of EMF
client appointments each week, with
an additional day dedicated to
spay/neuter for the general public.
Without the help of EMF, Bear
would likely have suffered without
treatment, or been surrendered to a
public shelter. Instead, Bear has a new
lease on happiness and someone to
share his life with! By preventing
overpopulation through low-cost
spay/neuter and keeping pets in
homes with loving families, ARF is
saving lives and reducing the number
of dogs and cats in danger of being
euthanized.
To help ARF save the life of a dog
or cat whose guardian is unable to provide urgent medical care, please make
a donation at www.arf.net or visit the
ARF Thrift Store in Concord, CA,
where all proceeds support EMF.
ROTARY CLUB
GRANT PROVIDES
SPAY/NEUTER
In February, the Rotary Club of
Walnut Creek and ARF partnered to provide two days of free spay/neuter surgeries for the dogs and cats of low-income
Contra Costa County residents. A grant
from the Rotary helped ARF assist families struggling during the economic
downturn, keeping pets in homes and out
of shelters, and reducing pet overpopulation. More than 40 animals were fixed as
a result of the partnership.
ARF clinic veterinarians in surgery.
FREE SPAY/NEUTERS FOR PIT BULLS
AND PIT BULL MIXES AT ARF
PIT FIX DAYS
Friday, April 8 • Wednesday, April 27 • Friday, May 13
Wednesday, May 25 • Friday, June 10 • Wednesday, June 29
Call today for an appointment • 925.977.7900 ext 494
Space is limited and appointments are required. No drop-ins
Pit bulls and pit bull mixes must be under six years old and healthy.
Proof of rabies vaccination will be required on the day of surgery.
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Spring 2011
PEOPLE CONNECT
THE MAKING OF A THERAPY CAT
Cara Mia's Story
When Joann Biondi was preparing
to retire, she knew she wanted to do
something with pets that utilized her professional experience working with the
disabled for 40 years. One of Joann's
colleagues was part of ARF's Pet Hug
Pack with her therapy dog Kody, and
Joann felt this might be right for her. She
wasn't a dog person, however, and
though she contemplated getting a dog,
she knew it would upset her cats. Why
can't I have a therapy cat? she wondered.
During a tour of ARF, Joann noticed a
beautiful longhaired tortoiseshell kitten.
Their eyes connected, and it was instant
love. She had white paws, a white underbelly, and the sweetest face imaginable.
Her ARF name was Neapolitan; Joann
renamed her Cara Mia, which means
"my beloved" or "my heart" in Italian.
Joann began taking Cara Mia to
work, so she would become socialized
and comfortable around people, noises,
and activity. The kitten's inquisitive,
responsive nature made her an instant
hit. When staff would come to speak
with Joann, their first priority was to
hold Cara Mia. Joann was amazed
watching her change people's attitude,
body language, and demeanor. They
would calm down and smile, no matter
how serious or important their concern
may have been.
When Cara Mia was one year old,
Joann took her back to ARF to sign up
for Pet Hug Pack participation. The
pair visits a facility for developmentally delayed adults as well as John Muir
Hospital, participates in Kind Kids,
ARF's after-school program, and
makes special appearances at events
such as Stars to the Rescue. Cara Mia
travels in a pet stroller, and sits calmly
on laps or by the bedside. She is particularly comfortable around preschool
children because they are just the right
size—at eye level!
Cara Mia is now four years old. Her
treat after therapy visits is a neighborhood walk on her leash-every few feet
she rolls like a dog on the warmth of the
concrete! Cara Mia is Joann's buddy,
starting every day with a good morning
lick on her nose or cheek, and always by
her side helping with whatever task or
project is underway.
Recently Joann adopted another
ARF rescue who touched her heart.
Valentine, an energetic brown and white
tabby, was abandoned at the BART station with severely burned ears. With
Valentine's inspiring story of overcoming a tragic start in life, Joann hopes the
spunky kitten can eventually join Cara
Mia in providing therapy, smiles, and
good feelings to others.
The lovely Cara Mia.
Joann and Cara Mia greet event goers.
Valentine: future Pet Hug Pack member?
DOGS AND CAT TEAM UP FOR READING
ARF's Pet Hug Pack helped promote a
love of reading to more than 1,300 children
this March, with visits to 15 Contra Costa
County schools in observation of Read
Across America. The annual program of the
National Education Association calls for
children to celebrate reading on March 2, the
birthday of Dr. Seuss, author of The Cat in
the Hat and other beloved children's books.
Presentations included reading and
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visitation time with therapy pets.
Regularly reading to dogs significantly
improves a child's skills, shown in studies
made by the University of California,
Davis, in partnership with ARF. Animals
are attentive yet non-judgmental, coaxing
even hesitant readers with their comforting
presence.
ARF's four-legged literacy advocates
always enjoy a mission to promote learning!
Spring 2011
COMMUNITY INTEREST
THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN
FOR ANIMALS
Words from Elaine La Russa as ARF celebrates 20 years of
saving lives. This excerpt is reprinted from an interview by
Jessica Bucciarelli in the Winter 1999 issue of The Scoop.
"There's a soapbox in this purse!"
Elaine La Russa announces as she
arrives for our interview. "I have very
strong opinions—and ARF wouldn't be
here without strong opinions."
Elaine La Russa and Tony La
Russa, partners in marriage for many
years, co-founded the Animal Rescue
Foundation in 1991. "ARF is what it is
because of our different styles—we fill
in the blanks for each other," she
muses. "We both care about animals
passionately. I have always connected
with cats, even as a baby. Today, I'm
still more of a cat person but I love
dogs."
Many of Elaine's strong opinions
have to do with the interconnections
between animals and people. "I dearly
hope that animals can help turn around
the mess that we've made of this
world," she says. "Real animal people
have known the value of animals for
years—but it's underrated in society at
large. We're just beginning to tap it. I'm
bothered by humans' attitude of superi-
ority to animals," she continues. "I'd
argue that animals are in some ways
smarter than people. For example, can
you imagine traveling 1,000 miles on
foot to get home after being abandoned
in a totally unfamiliar area?"
Elaine's attention to the philosophical issues doesn't stop her from
doing the day-to-day work with animals. She comments, "Animal rescue
isn't always pretty. Sometimes you literally have to get your hands dirty. No
matter where I am, I simply have to
stop and help when I see a dog or cat
running loose in the street. I can't
believe it when I see people just
whizzing by—I think, 'doesn't anybody
care about this animal?'"
"We have an obligation to help
anyone who's helpless or dependent,
whether that's animals or people," she
continues, "If we treat animals with the
respect they deserve, maybe they will
be to seem less disposable."
When asked about the Evie incident—when a feral cat ran onto the
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ballfield—that led to the founding of
ARF, Elaine recalls "I saw that terrified
cat throwing herself against the plexiglass and I jumped into her body—I
could imagine what she was feeling. I
called Tony immediately. He told me
that the front office had called animal
control, and I thought, 'if they've killed
this cat, I'm not forgiving any of you!'
Fortunately, the cat was fine. Because
all of this happened on national television, it raised a lot of awareness. It was
the best thing that could have happened for animals."
THE
BUSINESS OF
SAVING LIVES
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ARF’s co-founder, Elaine La Russa
Rich Avanzino and
Elena Bicker, ARF's Executive Director
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ARF thanks participants of our
7th annual The Business of
Saving Lives conference on
March 12. More than 120
people with a passion for lifesaving work enjoyed networking, resource sharing, and education by industry experts and
leaders - including Rich
Avanzino,
President
of
®
Maddies Fund .
Spring 2011
IN HONOR OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
AAA Club Affiliates, Letitia E. and
David Robbins
Albert Pujols, Dr. Robert J. Berman
Alex and Beamer, Michael L. Toibin
Alexei, Nikolai and Maks, Barbara L.
and Walter Schurga
Alfie and Elton, Beate Dirska
All animal rescuers, Rebecca C. and
John L. Winters
All ARF does , Mrs. Billie McPhillips
All rescued collies, Howard S. Thorpe
Ally Hickey’s 10th birthday, Kolisa
Larue
Allyson Saca, Kathy B. Saca
Amanda Mossman Steiner, Kathleen
S. Mossman
Amy, Judith A. Conley
Amy and Rob Trask,
Gary Irwin Adler
Bob and Gloria Steele
Gary and Carole Sisson
John and Kay Rozell
J Steele
Jason P. and Jennifer R. Morehouse
Amy Han, David A. Windrem
Andy, Kathryn M. Smith
Angela Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy
Anna and Butterscotch, Wilma L.
Donaldson
Anne Williams, Dr. Edward A.
Williams and Marlene A. Nobel
Annie, Sally K. Malstrom
ARF Employees, Dieter and Joyce Wolf
Arlene & Aytac Burul, Kathleen Carrai
Arnold and Margo Pearson, Arlene
G. Pearson
Arnold Lavagetto, Lloyd W. Lavagetto
Art Poirier, Renee Poirier Pound
Arturo and Jill Alcazar, Paul and
Susan Chapman
Aunt Jan Rubiales, Michael Mason
Aylissa, Ashlyn and Abby Gonzalez,
Diana and Stephen Russell
Babi and Annie, Pamela A. and
Richard Durham
Bam-Bam, Georgia R. Hamm and
Thomas Koehler
Barbara Lewis, Marla M. Miyashiro
Barbara Morton, Priscilla Schmalzel
Barbara Stein, Clarice C. and Larry A.
McFadden
Barbara Woore, Arlene G. Pearson
Becky Bekel, Joshua J. Bekel
Bella C. Humphrey, Devin Humphrey
Bella Pineda, Joanne and Harlan Felt
Betty, Bubba and Micki, Charlene and
Michael Lowe
Beverly Hanson, Betty and Ray Silva
Biff & Rhonda Silva, Douglas Kennedy
Bill Hoban’s birthday, Susan Simkin
Billy D, Sandy Clay
Blaze and Sparky, Elizabeth R. Legan
Blossom, Joan E. Roebuck
Bob and Debbie Nevins, Charles and
Ruth Trombetta
Bob Homer and Diane, Arlene G.
Pearson
Bobbe Bartlett, Linda T. Ullom
Bobbe Bartlett and Hannah, Steven
E. Hengst
Bonny Deibert, Richard W. and Letitia
A. Deibert
Brad Blake, Marjorie Blake-Myers
Brad Sallee’s 50th Birthday,
Hisako K. Tanaka
Mieko and George Winnacker
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Briana and Stephen Hood, Janet and
Eddie Berry
Bridget, Girada Greenblatt
Bruce Darling, Brian Darling
Bruce Galloway, Shellie M. Matthews
Bruce Lamoreaux and Barbara
Pahl, Paulette Nolan
Buddy, John J. Herman
Buttons and Taco, Robert A. and
Beverly J. Runyen
Buzz, Catherine Gauchat
C. Bouman Family, Arlene G. Pearson
C.C., M. Kay Martin and Ken Hillier
Caila Gale, Gale Family Foundation, Inc.
Calvin Klein, Dr. Robert M. Klein and
Beth E. Klein
Camden Nash’s Birthday, Mia Hanak
Carly, Bill Kirwald
Carol Collins, Janine Blosl
Carol Collins and Gingy, Phyllis Blosl
Carole Jobe, Joan C. Stevens
Casey, Ruth L. Heitz
Catherine, Matt Dressel
Catherine & Bob Wheeler, Karen Bender
Catherine Bergstrom Katz and
Allan Katz, Jon A. Bergstrom
Catherine Liaw, Shyu Shiow-Meei and
Yih-Shyan Wally Liaw
Cha-Cha, Barbara Gomez
Chaos, Miya N. and Tom T. Nakao
Charlie and Gracie, Robert W. and
Donna L. Clark
Charlotte de Barry, Andrea and Vito
Dodas
Chewie Calvao, Cody, Sadie & Sierra
Cheyenne, Lisa D. Wills
Chloe, Patricia A. Swayze
Chloe’s Birthday,
Heidi L. Alletzhauser
and David W. Pippenger
Karen A. Hadler
Rosemarie T. Salinas and Tomas
Maria Luis Del Villar Salinas
Christine G. Wang and Roland Tso
Chris and Jan Bono, Theresa P. and
Bruce G. Nidetz
Christina Jacobs, Sherry and Jack Bell
Christine Berman, Christine Cromwell
Cindy & Tito Canas, Virginia Burton
Claire Fogarty, Kristin B. Fogarty
Clancy & Violet, Diana Sanderson-Mori
Coal, Kenneth L. and Susan M. Coker
Coco, Dr. Robert J. Berman
Cody, Yvonne and Richard Davidson
Cody Cavalier, Craig Cavalier
Connie White, Elizabeth A. Torio
Creature Comfort Vet Center,
Josephine Chavez-Backster
Cynthia Hertz, Sharon and Erin Fallehy
D. Buck Family, Arlene G. Pearson
D. Slaughter Family, Arlene Pearson
Dale Riehart, Michael B. Baranowski
Dan and Helena Christopherson,
Candice Wittkop
Dan, Shiloh & Gracie, Adrienne King
Dana and Marsha, Douglas Kennedy
Daniel Krick, Ilse G. Krick
Danny, Eleanor C. Arnberg
Danny Pearson, Arlene G. Pearson
Dave & Judi Gavin, Scott Zimmermann
Dayna Vanderveen, Teresa L. Hoffman
Deanna Driscoll and Chris
Chalfant, Arlene G. Pearson
Deanna Smith, Douglas Kennedy
Dee Trevorrow and Toby Curry, Ms.
Beverly Adams and Jean Winfield
Devon La Russa, Grant Spencer
Diane and Ken Kaye, Colleen F. Kaye
and Rick Valdez
Diane Belding and Her Many
Kitties, Jean Mann
Doc and Joyce Spinelli, Ms. Maureen
Machanich
Domino, Diana G. Hanson
Don and June McGinnitey, Dolores
and Don Schaumburg
Don, Greta and Sean McEvoy, Carol
and Raymond Nickisher
Donna Olesen,
Bess Vance
John Vance, Comsysco Corp
Barbara C. MacGregor
Roberta J. Park
Dr. & Mrs. Ben Leonard, Susan Peters
Dr. James Auvil, Mrs. Alice K. Roberts
Duchess, Patricia G. and Harlan L. Hill
Dylan and Ben Kronenberg and
Trent Larson, Katherine Kronenberg
Eldora and Bob Hoyer, Helen H. and
John Falcone
Ellie, Mary Claire and Jim Simpson
Emily Golding, Phyllis Golding
Emmie,Tyler, Merrie and Steve,
Pamela Van Laanen
Erika Iwinski, Dominic W. Angelo
Erika Kleoni, Rebecca J. Bekel
Eva Roth’s birthday,
Christopher Williams
Warren R. Keppler
John and Julie Rhee
James and Elizabeth C. Crinnion
Catherine Bennett
Ruth Kale-Fok
Steve and Leslie Wall
Catherine M. and David M. Wang
Alessandro Baktyar and Daniela
Penati-Baktyar
Mary Beth and Wilfred Beijers
Faith Harris, Arlene G. Pearson
Filbert, Kurt Moeller
Fletcher, Nancy T. Holroyd
Foxy, Gloria J. and Donald V. Edick
Frank & Jean Silvey, Katherine Silvey
Fred and Barney, Kim Cole
Fred Green and Linda Katopodis,
Carolyn Robisch
Gil and Shelley Dale, Alex Dale
Ginger, Jane A. Lincoln
Ginger Cunliffe, Jeannette A. Gape
Ginger White, Robert L. White
Glenn and Diane Colacurci,
Steven E. and Wanda Wong
Michael J. and Marisa M. Gonzalez
Gracie, Douglas Boam
Gracie, Laura Olsen
Gracie and Guido, Jerry R. Barnhart
and Evelyn Rose
Grandma, Grandpa & Schmoopie,
Lisa K. Foster
Grasshopper, Sarah Robinson
Greg Loeppky & Nicole McLoughlin,
Ann E. Loeppky
Gretzky, Mike Ertl
Hall of Fame Manager / Hall of
Fame Charity, Richard A. Batista
Hank and Susan Gregory, Nancy K.
and Gregory T. Blue
Happy Xmas, Butterscotch, Kate Muller
Haylee Partello’s birthday, Kris Partello
Helen Ave’s beautiful dogs and cats,
Helen M. and William Ave
Helena Servis, Joanna Gerst
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Hubell, Patricia M. Christensen
Ilsa, Kristie L. Patterson and William A.
Tinucci, Jr.
Isabel, Richard E. and Linda L. Alcina
Ishi, Allen J. and Jean G. Slattery
Jack, Gail R. and Bob Ford
Jake, Kent Kantz
Jamie Phuong, Gary H. Luu
Janice Kolberg, Laura Kolberg
Jared Kaye, Colleen Kaye and Rick Valdez
Jeanette Gape, Carol and Rick Cunliffe
Jeanne Marsden, Peter and Eileen Weiler
Jeans Day at Crane Insurance
Agents and Brokers,
Crane Insurance Agents and Brokers
Karen L. and Kurt A. Speckhals
Four Fillies Inc.
Stephanie and James Cagle
Kathy S. Jones
Jeff and Kristie Myers, AAA N o rthern
California, Nevada & Utah
Jen, Jamie Goomba and Posy King,
Adrienne N. King
Jennae Bulat, Elizabeth A. Torio
Jenny, Kathleen and Charles E. Scanlan
Jenny and Bob Reynolds, Lois J.
Reynolds
Jerry and Janet Kreske, Janet and
Jerry Kreske
Jill Cooney’s hard work, Mychele Dee
Jim Hasse, Clayton Valley Women’s Club
Jim Poley, Shannon C. Hay
Joan Aquilano, Irene G. Hodges
Joan Sangalang, Stefanie Tokiyama
Joan Stevens, Tom and Carole Jobe
Joan Wertheimer, Jason S. Wertheimer
Joe Ritz, Anonymous
Joelle, Maxine Bolf and George Esqueda
John and Kathy Pantoleon, John H.
and Susan K. Simmonds
John and Kyle Kreiter, Suzanne and C.
E. Schneider
John Cade Family, Arlene G. Pearson
Jolena Lumpkin, Courtney T. Perillo
Jolley, Eric and Jennifer Tresser
Jordan, Katherine Surman
Joyce Laughlin, Todd A. Carter
Judy Jacobsen, Connie and Lucy Mitchell
Judy Schultz, Anonymous
Judy White, Kathy Haynes
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Kate Kirmsse, Leigh Kirmsse
Katherine Surline, John H. and Susan
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Katie Thomson, Ryan Thomson
Kelly Croswell , Timothy J. and Terry E.
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Ken and Carol Jones, Cynthia Gray
Kevin and Kendra Appelbaum,
Maureen and Dick Appelbaum
Kim Toci - Friend of the Ferals,
Thomas P. Dorris
King, Laura King
Kisses Kaye, Colleen Kaye and Rick Valdez
Koby, Donna and John A. Quinlivan
Kristen Skavdahl’s birthday, Patricia
Zampierin
Kristina and Kaiser, Elizabeth and
Graham Shelver
Kysa, Norman J. and Alice M. Ramirez
LaCrescent (MN) Animal Rescue,
Denise Rostad
Larry and Clarice McFadden,
Barbara J. Stein
Larry Squiers, Teri R. Pedone
Laura Davis, Rebecca J. Bekel
Laura Sarmento, Elizabeth A. Torio
Leigh Martin, Cessna and Douglas Kaye
Lexi, Tracy N. and Thomas I. Gramata
Lilly, Jeannie and William McLellan
Linda and Buddy, Michael Franks
Linda and Russell Webster, Geraldine
and Stan Nathanson
Linda Ryan, Dan R. and Julie C. Dexter
Linda Smith, Margie C. Cash
Lisa DeMerritt, Barbara J. and Thomas
W. DeMerritt
Little Boy, Robert and Mary Knott
Little Boy, Tom Taylor
Loran Watkins, Lola M. Blomquist
Lori and Mike, Ruth M. Hug
Louie and Duke, Susan H. and David
W. Brunton
Louisiana Lucy, William E. and Kathlyn
Johanning
Luba Scardino, Stephen and Nancy West
Lucy, Joanne and Edward Sites
Luiz Escobar, TPG Capital, L.P.
Luna, Brenda Barnett
Lura Cota, Hilary A. Dascher
Lynne Armstrong,
Janette L. Tom
Susan K. Horst
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Lynne Reynolds, Dr. and Mrs. John
Reynolds
Maddie, Maureen and Darryl Cardoza
Maddie Gooch, Cordell and Arta Hull
Maggie, Judith L. Kornbluth
Marcia Bender, Jennifer and Larry Flint
Margaret Bockman, Arlene Pearson
Marge Whiteside and Blackie, Judy
Harrison
Maria McClain’s dogs, Sherri Livingston
Marie Manha, Andrew McCartney
Marilyn Wortzman, Rob Bulka
Marion Brown, Arlene G. Pearson
Marion Seitz’s many cats, Marion Seitz
Mark Beard and Staff, Joan R. Strouse
Marsha Servetnick’s support of ARF,
Michael and Margaret M. White
Marsha, Dick and Tony Servetnick,
Maridel M. and John H. Moulton
Mary Zane Brent, Brenda Deperalta
MaryJane and Steve Dulay and the
kids, Adrienne N. King
Maxine Silva, Douglas Kennedy
Maya’s first Christmas, Robin Walley
and Crista Manchester
Megan Henry, Kim Kelly
Melanie Koehler, Ms. Jan Richardson
Melvin, Robin E. Greenberg
Mendelssohn, Roger, Karen and Parker
Douglas
Merry, Melanie M. and Steven P. Clerici
Mia Goldstein’s birthday, Kathy Sutliff
Michael, Charlene, Coconut, and
Pumpkin, Betty D. and Earl W. Raaf
Michelle Nelson and John Lewis,
Arlene G. Pearson
Midnight, Kathryn J. Demeter
Mike & Kati Kauffman, Cristina Logg
Mike & Theresa Resnick, Lois Resnick
Mike Oligschlaeger, Mark D. Barner
Mitzi, Caroline J. James
Mocha, Kirk and Deborah Wetterholm
Modena, Courtney T. Perillo
Mollhe & Figeroa, Betty P.C. Turnbull
Molly & Milo Singleton, Molly Maman
MommyBug & Buggles, Adrienne King
Monica Duffy and Kitties, Janet A. and
Richard B. Hellwege
Monsignor George Davich, Dr. and
Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Maffei and Family,
Dr. and Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Manlove, Dr. and
Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Harrison, Dr. and
Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Flickeman, Andrea
Meher
Mr. & Mrs. M. Deardorff, Arlene G.
Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. M. Nelson, Arlene G. Pearson
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Seely, Christine
M. and Fred Seely
Mr. & Mrs. Stewart E. Samuels, Sally
Samuels
Mr. Biggie, Jack and Liz Walker
Mrs. Angelo Martino and Sons, Dr.
and Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mrs. Frances Brunette, Dr. and Mrs.
Ben R. Leonard
Mrs. Jeannine Lucas and Family, Dr.
and Mrs. Ben R. Leonard
Mrs. Nan Peters, Dr. and Mrs. Ben R.
Leonard
Ms. Susan Peters, Dr. and Mrs. Ben R.
Leonard
Muffin, Annette Healy-Morris and Kevin
Morris
Nancy and Dennis Krause, Marjorie
and James Hoerber
Nancy Burke, Barbara C. Larimore
Nancy Green, Roberta C. Webb
Nancy Peterson, Paul Swenson
Natalie and Don Gray, Adrienne King
Neal and Maryanne Mitchell, David
S. and Emily S. Pottruck
Nellie, Jodi Roisman
New Orleans Police Department K9 dogs, Vilma and Bruce Shaw
Nicole Slaughter, Arlene G. Pearson
Norene Morrow, Aldren M. Moore
Olivia, Richard A. Falk and Francine
Falk-Allen
Our Shabbat Group, Mark and Silvia
Belotz
Pam and George Rammell, Rex
Johnston and Barbara Bentley
Pastor Tom Kidd, Jeannine C. Leary
Pat Aegerter, Katie Pittman
Patricia Deutsche, Stephen Deutsche
Patrick Kennedy, Douglas Kennedy
Paul Resnick, Lois C. Resnick
Paul Thompson, Sandra K. Hull
Paula Montana, Peter and Eileen Weiler
Paula Rothe, Michele A. Rothe
PC and Mac, Ruth L. Craig, M.D.
Peggy Mullins, Cindy Olson
Penny, Ellen F. and Martin B. Frank
Pete and Repete, Valerie D. Belch
Peter Sarmicanic, Lauren A. Akin
Phil Kinder and Nancy Green , Doug
Kinder
Phil Pitchford’s Birthday, From The
Bruschini, Schmidt, Gianni, Randall
and Adamek Families
Pineapple Sherbert, Susan A. Libbin
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Polly Hopper, Lori and Ginger Hardacre
Pops and The Snooch, Adrienne King
Preston Ward, John and Deborah J.
McKinnon
R.Archibald & Family, Arlene G. Pearson
R. Pesonen Family, Arlene G. Pearson
Rachel Burke Dabora, Sharon M. and
James M. Krause
Raider Silva and Betty Silva’s birthday, Beverly Jo Hanson
Raina Schally, Richard and Patricia Schally
Rascal and Lady, Robert and Carol J.
Kuhlenbeck
Raymond, Mindy R. Schmeling
Rebecca Bekel, Cindy Bekel
Rebecca Ney, John A. Sandrolini
Roberta Stacy, Anthony D. Hill
Rod and Joyce Brink, Eric J. Brink
Ron and Jan Darling, Brian Darling
Roscoe and Matty, Tina and Allen D.
Ballestrasse
Roxie and Fluffy, Andrea K. Krassa
Rusty the Wonder Dog, Sherry Ross
and Michael Hurd
Rusty, Claire, Maureen and Dennis,
The Hoover Family
Ruth Trombetta, Robert C. and
Deborah R. Nevins
Rylie, Holden and Lisa Pearson,
Arlene G. Pearson
Sage, Ms. Anita M. Unikel
Sally Jo Skanderup, Douglas Kennedy
Samantha Taketa, Anne Johnson
Sami’s Birthday,
Michael J. and Emma L. Bishopp
Nick Geannacopulos
William and Janis Workman
Jeffrey A. Mann M.D. and E.
Jacqueline Garcia Mann
Mary and Paul Scipi
Sammie Rhodes, Derek Van Booven
Sandra Hargrove, Noel Zinn
Sandy, Cassandra Wood
Sara Fischer, Christine M. Whelan
Sasha, Kathleen K. and Bret A. Brodowy
Sasha & George Conley, Douglas Sovern
Scooter, Diane and James Smelker
Shadow, Mrs. Billie J. McPhillips
Shanna, Buddy and Becca, Robert J.
and Linda R. Beckstrom
Shelley Sparapani, David Sparapani
Smurfy and Wheezer, Melinda M. and
Richard P. Fisher
Sophie & Ellie Puljak, Stephen Puljak
Sophie Calderon, Stephanie O’Toole
Spangle, Cara Mia and Punkin
Biondi, Joann M. Biondi
Spencer and Bailey, Walter A. and
Doris Stump
Spot, Keyla J. Gomez
Sproket, Shirley M. O’Brine
Stacey Anne Kaiser, Juanita Hoover
Stacey Brewer-Kelly, Annamarie SmithButz
Staci Garner and Amanda, Arlene G.
Pearson
Stacy Bogan, Kris Geller
Stephanie, Ann Haight
Steve and Diane Parrish, W. D. and
Elizabeth D. McCarter
Steve Hengst, Linda T. Ullom
Steven M. Archer,
Judith A. Agrelius
Betsy and Ken Zindle
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Spring 2011
IN HONOR OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
Steven McGervey, Bonnie Sullivan
Stew Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.
LaPorte Sr.
Sue Cross and Daisy, Clayton Valley
Women’s Club
Sue Grant & the girls, Marcella Siefken
Sue Sheldon, Karen Queen
Sunnie Strom, Lena Marquez
Susan & Dolores Davis, Beth Mcmillen
Susan and Michael Brown, Julie M.
and Eric R. Quinn
Susan Flageollet’s birthday, Ms.
Maureen Machanich
Susan Weber and Ollie, Steven Weber
Suzanne Schneider,
Mary Schneider
David and Shellie Martyn
Suzanne Schneider and Bob Hyland,
Dan and Marla Cookston
Doug P. and Mary Martyn
Mary K. Schneider
Suzette Mohun, Carla and Steven Gilbert
Sweetpea, Robert J. Stephens
Tamsen Duke and Bob Booton,
Anonymous
Tess and Maggie, Deborah N. Pressley
The Allen family pets, Natasha Allen
The Atkin Family, Warren D. and Averil
M. Faust
The Boyle Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Bridgepointe Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Bumgarner Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Bunce Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Cherene Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Chiu Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Davis Family, Tara Mcmillen
The Dietz Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Dresser Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Faust Family, Floyd and Valerie Atkin
The Fernandez Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Forsell Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Gonzalez Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Gupton Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Hart Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Holidays, Kathy A. Kaufman
The La Russa Family, Bonnie L. and
Lawrence L. Wiseman
The Langill Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Levys, Arlene M. Levy
The Lewis Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Lynch Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The marriage of Bill Rubin and
Gregg Haskell, Kathy L. Staller
The marriage of Christina and
Michael, Genesta C. Croce
The marriage of Tani and Jack
Corthell, Peter Jegers
The Mierzwa Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Morales Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Neumann Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Paner Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Perkins Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The pets of our family and friends,
Kenneth L. and Elizabeth C. Giannotti
The Price Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Roberson Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Rubinger Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Sotelo Family, Joan H. Fosdick
The Teevan Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Tolar Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Vafai Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Venerable Family, Paul Davis
Restoration and Remodeling
The Watkins Dachshunds, Ann Marie
Holzhueter
The Zampiello Family and Shane,
Adrienne N. King
Tiana C., Megan Handron Davis and
Matthew Davis
Tiger and Blackie, Gail Sangenitto
Tigger, Kona and Buddy, Renee and
David Van Hoy
Tim Pinney, Douglas Kennedy
To our wonderful friendship, Eileen
M. and Larry D. Griffiin
Tom and Diane Santos and Jim and
Kerry Clifton, Mary E. Clifton
Tommy, Gail C. Baird
Toni Blankmann, Carol A. Uptegrove
Tony and Elaine La Russa, Julie and
Lou Torres
Tony and Elaine’s 37th anniversary,
Devon La Russa
Bianca T. La Russa
Tony La Russa,
Judith A. and John J. Barada
Thomas G. and Patty Richardson
Richard L. and Lynda L. Schultz
Michael T. and Gaye Patterson
Clippinger Financial Group, LLC
Lawrence A. Blumenfeld
Robert L. and Jerri A. Long
Janet L. Heitzig
Charles W. Brennan
Matthew J. and Christina M. Johnson
Sitek Marketing/Communications Inc.
Gary F. Champa
James P. and Linda S. Jandro
Kimberly A. Hemman
Margaret M. Dooley
Carl G. and Tara Hogan
George E. and Mary A. Diehr
Sherry R. Elking
Gary W. and Kay F. Sutter
Richard J. and Susan P. Lederich
Mark A. and Debra A. Bussen
Kathleen and Gary Sonnabend
Patricia J. and Lindsey M. Hawkins
Gary Parciak
Tonya Smith & Brian Sulla, Wiliam
Essig
Tootie Roll’s 5-year anniversary, N i n a
I. Gerber
Trixie, Gaynel O’Neil Kew
Troy Devitt, George R. Willis
Trudy, Daniel N. and Emily Loeb
Tucker, Allyson Saca
Tux and Taz, Mimi Gohlke
Uncle Fred, Adrienne N. King
Vennie Yancy’s birthday, Forest Cattich
Viera the Border Collie mix, Evie M.
Viera and David H. Isenberg
VIP Sponsorship Abominable
Snowman in Memory of Karen
Herrerias Smith, Dara Ziegelmeier
VIP Sponsorship for Boo Berry,
Marilyn J. Welsh
VIP Sponsorship for Bunny, Ms.
Suzanne C. Angeli
Jackqueline Burke
VIP Sponsorship for Buster Posey,
Ora Kohn
VIP Sponsorship for Kyle, Ariel
Parade and Charlotte de Barry,
Ms. Suzanne C. Angeli
VIP Sponsorship for La Russa, Ms.
Suzanne C. Angeli
VIP Sponsorship for Mercian, Mary
Mark
VIP Sponsorship for Mokey, Justin
Jerome and Taylor Heaton
VIP Sponsorship for Shadow,
Diamond and Bella, Building Blocks
Children’s Center
Wally Garcia,
Ms. Irene Estelle and G. Edward Logg
Cristina Logg
Walnut, Judith Kermeen
Wesley Hoadley, Jennifer Eaton
Whiskey, Carol M. and Bob Newsom
Willard and Estelle Nations, Janet
and Eddie Berry
Wrinkles, Lily P. Lee
Yalta Phillips, Anonymous
Your holiday celebration, Geoffrey
and Barbara Raaka
Yuri and Sonja, David S. Martin Jr.
Yvonne LeGear, Chancey Henneman
A GIANT AMONG CATS
Last September, ARF accepted fifteen
fantastic animals from the Peninsula
Humane Society, so they would have room
to shelter pets displaced by the San Bruno
fire. When Capizzi arrived, he was ready to
share his sweetness and affection with good
home. Adopter Betty was captivated by his
charming personality.
Capizzi made himself right at home with
Betty and Blondie, her previous feline ARF
adoptee, with whom he became instant bosom
buddies. "Capizzi went right to work to train
me. The recliner chair is now his!" reports
Betty. "If he hears a can being opened (with a
pop top or even a hand-crank can opener), he
assumes it’s for him." Capizzi follows Betty
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around and gets involved with her household
tasks. At night he hops into bed and crawls
under the covers to snuggle.
Capizzi is a die-hard San Francisco
Giants fan. He wore his Giants scarf
throughout the World Series to see his team
take home the championship, and appeared
on KTVU's "Orange October" website of
Giants' playoff photos.
Now called Buster, this brown mackerel
tabby plays staring games with the daily parade
of turkeys past the window. "He stares; they
stare back through the window. He chatters,
and they gobble," Betty writes. "Blondie has
the squirrel-watching job cornered, but
Buster will want in on that action soon!"
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Spring 2011
IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
A.J. (Joannie) Wong, Mary M. Traille
A.J. Kinders, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Aaron Ford, Margaret and Roy Holmes
Abbey, Martinez Animal Hospital
Abbey, Deborah Wright
Abbey Road, Tim Williams
Abbie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Abby, Martinez Animal Hospital
Addie, Rebecca Kuga and Irene Gilbert
Addie Belle, Maureen and King Harris
Adele Jensen, Jaimy Mokrycki
Agatha, Melanie J. and William Soo Hoo
Albert J. Eydam, Steven D. Eydam
Alex, Louise Boas
Alex, Walter A. and Doris Stump
Alex & Griffin, Walter and Doris Stump
Alexander ‘Budd’ Crabb, Nancy Shaw
Alfie, Rosemary A. Lowden
Alfie, Nanette Won
Alfie Baum, Russell and Carolyn Baum
Alice Lourdes daSilva,
Kathleen W. Jennings
Emily and Leslie Larrick
All those we have lost, Diana L. and
Robert A. Nelson
Amber, Martinez Animal Hospital
Angel, Kenneth L. and Susan M. Coker
Angel, Krone W. and Cynthia Tremain
Anita Chiljean, Morgan and Patricia J.
Howell
Ann, Louise and JoAnn, Olga, Charles
and Louise Tidd
Anna Smith, Marianne R. Lynch
Annie, Paula M. Clark
Argus, Mr. Steven D. Meltzer and
Elizabeth A. Doup
Arthur of Satis House, Edward Leiter
Ashley and Maggie, Richard A. and
Sandra L. Leweke
Audrie Martin, Leonard Martin
Autumn Krebeck, Joanne A. Krebeck
Babe, Marjorie Bell
Baby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Baby & Kitty, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bagel, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bailey, Debra Kabrich and Denise Nelson
Bailey Carpenter, Laura E. and
Charles J. Staley
Bailey Skepner, David and Jill Douglas
Barbara O. Smith,
Daniel and Virginia Roberts
Ms. Sandra J. Palazzi
Barbara Paxton, Geraldine H. Miller
Barkly, Jay J. and Cynthia Price
Barnaby and Samantha Neubarth,
Jean L. Neubarth
Barney, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Barney, Pauline Hostettler
Baxter, James and Deborah Sims
Baylee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Baylie Herbert, Patricia and William
Chase
Bear, Martinez Animal Hospital
Bear, James B. and Wendy G. Martin
Beezbee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Beldon John Yee, Virginia O. Gee
Bella, Carol Lee Badilla
Benjie, Shannon, Heather, Peeper,
Momma, Petruchio, Einstein, Mags,
Sydney, Eli and Chloe, Steven B. and
Karin M. Chase
Bentley and Spencer, Sharyn DeLano
Benton, Andrea Bogensperger
Bernadette, John G. and Linda S. Nolle
Bess Ralls, Claudia H. Small
Bette Hayes,Winona Curry and Susan Wong
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Betty Fisher, Linda J. Eberline
Betty Litten and Sami McCarthy,
Theresa M. and Thomas M. McCarthy
Beverley Harrington, LaVerne Fahey
Big Max, Penny A. and Melvin H. Voos
Bill Collins, Ruth M. Collins
Bill Schultz, Eleanor I. McIntosh
Binky, Jerald Cook and Sharon Lundstrom
Binky-Waldo, Sylvia Y. Hubbard
Blue, Martinez Animal Hospital
Bo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bob, Mary K. and Robert J. Kuhl
Bob Britton, Sandra Nielsen
Boddhi Gonzalez, Leticia Gonzalez
Bogey Bautista, Joe and Sharry Bautista
Bonnie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Boogie, Elsa Koss
Boomer, Dora Mesquita and Cheryl Povey
Boomer, Lucky and Charlie, Karen J.
and Barney Hilliard
Boris and Natasha, Caren A. and Leslie
J. Tereck
Bosco, Janet M. and Michael E. Brown
Boss, Cristin and Brad Hubbell
Boss, Chirleen A. and Curtis J. Michelini
Boucheron, Barbara Scott
Brady, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Brandi, Boris and Reba, Judy Slater
Brewskee, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Bridgett, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Briggs Krueger, Billy and Julie Weese
Brittany, Mr. John R. Steiner and John
Steiner
Brittany and Bailey, Chris and Dorothy
L. Bidinost
Brunhilda, Patricia A. Swayze
Bruno, Dina Colman and Dave Luczynski
Buddy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Buddy, Denise M. and Michael L. Sewell
Buddy, Frances M. Hurt
Buffy, Pam and Robert Hansen
Bun Bun, Kris Partello
Buster, Katsuhiko and Beverly Momoi
Buster, Marianne R. Lynch
Buster, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Buster, Jeffrey K. Bauriedel
Buster, Barbara L. Maxfield
Buster and Bosco, Allen Mesick
Butch Gendron, Joanne Simerson
C.J., Laura Zuckerman
C.J. and Steve Hurley, Barbara J. and
Carmelo Pagan
Cal, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cali, Karen S. and Gary A. Pellman
Carol Anne Oetting,
Pauline E. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Waino W. Willing
Janice Costella
Casey-Lu and Kara, Odette and Rick
Kaufmann
Cassidy Sears, Judy and Gene Taggart
Cassidy Sears, Helen E. Newman
Cassie, Patti Procaccio and Susan Kutch
Cat, Sheila Nicklas
Catherine La Russa Diaz, Georgene
Diaz
CC, Martinez Animal Hospital
CeCe, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cecilia Arlene, Denise and Roger Lindsay
Cecilia Lai, Angel K. Chen
Chance, Jet, ET and Monti, Robin J.
and Robert A. Griffiths
Charlie, Joe and Ellen Donohue
Charlie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Charlie, Robert Brooks
Charlie, Norma J. Imwalle
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Charlie, Ariadne H. Prater
Charlie, Mary T. and James A. Kearns
Charlie, the world’s best cat ever,
William A. Smith
Chase, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Checkers, Mary Ann Miller
Chelsea, Martinez Animal Hospital
Cheryl Abbott, Janet K. Doherty
Chester, Dina Colman and Dave Luczynski
Chewy, Ms. Kerry Johnson
Cheyenne, Martinez Animal Hospital
Chili Dog and Pepperoni Pup, Susan J.
Sheldon
Ch’ing and Mei Li, Patricia Christensen
Chipper Bohne-Bye, David R. Bohne
and Thomas J. Bye
Chiquita, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chloe, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Chloe, Karen and Steven H. Rovner
Chloe - a great lady, Jane A. Teddy
Chloe and Jasmine, Joan M. Pastrnak
Chloe Maxine, Nanci A. Viera
Ciara, Martinez Animal Hospital
Cinders, Lisa M. Duggan
Cindy, Martinez Animal Hospital
Cindy Stratton,
Barbara J. Webb
Patricia M. and Arthur L. Still
Steve J. Radman
Cinnamon, Martinez Animal Hospital
Claudia Mahon, Barbara J. and Edward
W. McArthur
Cleo & Gypsy, Karen and Stephen Kinsey
Cleopatra, James and Margaret Stalker
Coal, Janice L. Geller
Coco, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Coco, Antionieta Ramos and Greg Ochs
Cocoa, Pete Fairman
Cody, Joe and Ellen Donohue
Cody Jimenez, Lisa M. Salvetti
Comfort aka Comfy, Mary Boyle Johnson
Craig Morgan,
La Tour Place HOA
Mary Haumesser
Joseph and Vera J. Carrion
Craig Morgan & Bear, Myrtle Sater-Pratt
Crystal, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Crystal, Richard S. Cushman
Cuddles, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Cuddles, Joanne W. Edelman
Cuddles, Lisa C. Dial
Cutie, Catherine Aito
Cyrus, Anne E. Maczulak
Daisy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Dakota Stanford, Cynthia A. Zerlin
Dale and Betty’s cat, Dorothy E. Orolin
Dandelion, Ethel M. Dang-Zeager and
James Zeager, Jr.
Daniel Torix,
Ms. Kathryn L. Williams
Janet Friend
David A. and Marvelle V. Pryde
Daphne, Rose D. Dawson
Darby,‘mi tesorito’, David A. Alvarado
Darla, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Darrell Martin, Nancy Friedman
Davey, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Deb Sullivan, Cheryl and David Meyer
Demelza, Marjorie Madonne and Jay
Broadwell
Deuch, June R. Hannon
Diamond, Velma Clark
Dijon, George and Noriko Narasaki
Dillon and Elvis, Stephen F. and Sandra
L. Colvin
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Spring 2011
IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
Dixie, Andrew Hunter
Dixie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Dockers, William and Wilma Thomas
Dog, Chris and Jan Bono
Dolly Dog, Sharon Nardone
Domi, Larry Janes
Dominique Jolene King Cushman,
Duane Cushman
Dona Moberly, Jack E. and Constance C.
Wallace
Donald P. Griffith, Dorie V. Gallinatti
Donna Boswell’s father, Bernadine
Puccini
Donna Vroman, Vicki Vroman
Doodles, James R. Griess Jr.
Dooshie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Doreen Richmond, Billie and Clifford E.
Fortner
Doris Becker, Scott J. and Beth Surovi
Dorothy Harper, Betty M. Bergeron
Dot Com, George and Pamela Rammell
Dot Dahlquist,
Reverend and Mrs. George Ross
Lorraine P. Bray
Dr. Betty Lou Raskin, Marvin Tenberg
Duffy Lains, Carol A. Lains
Duke, Mr. Michael Gamble and Michelle
Lukianovich
Duke Bloom, Roberta A. Bloom
Dusty, Martinez Animal Hospital
Dutchess, Todd A. Smith
E. Monett Gomes,
Bank of Rio Vista
John Reich
Dave Forbess, Jim McVey and Jeff
Sweigart
Robert and Donna Sauers
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Augusto
Phyllis Terry
Jeanne McCormack
Jean E. Destruel
Frank and Helen Alegre
Cathy and Fred Lemke
Tim Kubli and Terry F. McMullen
Suzanne Talbot
Lenese Coughran
Dawn L. Kahane
Jim and Jeanne Clarke
Doug and Lee Nalle
Harry S. Ward
James and Shirley A. Lira
Ron M. Guetersloh
Jim D. Edwards
Stanley A. Jorgensen
James W. Richardson
The Neves Family
Rand A. and Suzanna A. Dericco
Robert Lee Nelson
Steven R. and Bootee Nienaber
Margaret Keck Peters
Kay Schmidt Robinson
Denna Di Piero Faloni
Catherine M. Hamilton and Clayton
Hamilton-Alexander
Judith DeLong
Neil R. and Elaine O. Hamilton
Ron Daniel and Aggie Mohrmann
Richard and Noeme Silva
Earl, Nancy Green
Ebenezer and Winnie, Evelyn and Rick
G. Richards
Eddie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Edith J. Price and Roland, G. Lindsay
McCrea
Edna Mae Ford,
Delores A. Vissiere
Candace A. and Larry S. Scianna
Einstein, Emil T. and Angela E. Petruncio
Eleanor, Martinez Animal Hospital
Eleanor M. Stanton, Ann Marie Stanton
Elizabeth and Bubba, Joan and Rick
Añaños
Ella Villafuerte’s grandmother, Ella
Villafuerte
Ellen M. Reeve, Barbara J. and Edward
W. McArthur
Elliott, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Elmo, Chris and Jan Bono
Emily Grace Panicacci,
Diana and James Wong
Kristina Nixon
Holly R. Kaufman
Thomas Bruton
Ethyl Sandvik, Bobbi B. Kahn and Lance
L. Sandvik
Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr., Sarah
Eisenhardt
Fat Boy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Fat Cat and Dolce, Terry D. and Karen
D. McGill
Felicia, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Felix, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Felix Cat, Anna S. Jeffrey
Fergie, Martinez Animal Hospital
Fish - Red Devil, Teresa L. Hrubesh
Flipper Kitty, Frank and Michelle Sweet
Florentino, Alvaro A. Panameno
Foxy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Frances Coppola, John M. Coppola
Frankie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Franny and Cheetahs, Jesse C. and
Margaret R. Brown
Fredrick Falick, Paul Falick
Fritha, Patricia M. Dwelley
Fritz and Roberto, Christa E. and
William C. Stanaro
Fuzzy, Julie Ross
Fuzzy and Red, Gladys J. Quist
Gabby, Martinez Animal Hospital
Gaston and Gunnar, Jerry R. Barnhart
and Evelyn Rose
Gayle Freist, William H. Freist
Geil, Lori and Scott Laumann
Gemini, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gentry Stephens, Teresa Dildine
Ginger, Ms. Victoria Michalski
Ginger Fischer, Mrs. Kathryn Dewalt
Girlfriend and Bugsy, Stephanie Finetti
Gladys Green,
Jean Blaser
Mr. Clair Updyke
Glock, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Gloria, Maria T. Barr
Goldie, Muriel E. and Robert C. Geach
Goldie, Gary J. and Sandra M. Spinella
Goofus, Goofus II and Barbie Doll,
Jack R. McCarthy
Goro, Kathryn and Mark Bonderud
Grace, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Grandpa Dan, Cyndy Legault
Guido, Bruce Childs and Bonnie Collins
Gunner, Martinez Animal Hospital
Gus, Cynthia Darling
Hal Rothermel, Mrs. Earl H. Rothermel
Haley, Joanne and Doug Dahlin
Haley and Henry, Joan V. Nopp and
Gaylene Pearson
Harley, Sherrie and Richard Aldinger
Harrison Ross, Linda D. Ross
Harry Schilling Sr., Joanie Flynn
Harvey Garfinkle, Edna Garfinkle
Haylie Kate, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Heidi, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Heidi, Sharon A. and Jay Burns
Heidi Taylor, Sally and Nancy A. Brosnan
Helen Kessler Sanchez, Keith and Lois
Tomley
Helen Tomasello, Julie L. Rennie
Henry N. Beck, Peter and Erin Beck
Herb Farrell, Eleanor I. McIntosh
Herb Perasso, Timothy and P. Rachelle
Hammer
Hercules Nuque, Beverley L. Nelson
Hit Man, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Hogan, Renette S. Robillard
Honey, Carol L. and Larry S. Tessler
Honey, Teri Bauhs
Hoover, Laurie and Michael G. Morris
Houston, Arthur G. Silva
Hugo, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Hunter, Rose D. Dawson
Igor, Carol L. and Larry S. Tessler
‘In memory of Bill Buckley, friend of
animals’, Lori S. Bungarz and Tom
Nootbaar
Irene Allen, Ruby Seito
Irene Bryggman, Dana and Craig
McLeod
J.D., Suzan Knutsen
Jack, Lisa M. Mitcheom
Jack, Mary P. Magee
Jack Dobrushin,
B. Timothy O’Beime
Stacy Chretien
Judith Losik
Patricia A. Young
Susan C. Schroeder
Renee White
Mary J. Young
Barry Freund
Contra Costa Country Club Seniors
Geraldine and Francis Bowen
John A. Niemczyk
Dow P. Barnes
Rhoda Steiner
Joan G. and Richard E. Webb
Stan and Mary Ann Brolin
Jack Harris, Karen M. Sweeney
Jackson, Donald and Nancy Ann Dalbey
Jake, Martinez Animal Hospital
Jake, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jake, Angela Reineccius
Jake, Joan B. Michener
Jake, Cheryl A. Miller
Jake, Mary J. Olsen
Jake and Hobart, Justin A. Glueck
James, Animal Hospital of Antioch
James Hewitt, Lynette and Russell Breed
Jasmine, Martinez Animal Hospital
Jasper and Wesley, Glen Gentry and
Kathy Farrar
JayDee, Carol M. Guillaume
Jaz, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jean Larson, The Larson Trust
Jeff Sciarroni, David M. and Ann Caldow
Continued on next page
HONOR YOUR PET TODAY
The Honor Wall in ARF's garden is adorned with a
growing collection of customized tiles that honor and
remember the two- and four-legged friends who have
touched our lives. It is a special place to peacefully stroll
among the touching images of cherished animals and
people.
Tiles are available for a $250 donation, and accommodate a full-color photo, logo, or artwork, in addition to a
name and your choice of phrase. Each order includes a
replica tile for personal use.
Visit www.arf.net and order yours today!
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Spring 2011
IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
GOING THE DISTANCE
FOR LOVE
Last fall the Lembke family discovered a sweet-faced
Spaniel mix at a Central
Valley shelter nearly 250
miles from their home in
Marina del Rey. They were
willing to go the distance to
find a dog that was right for
their family. They just didn't
realize how far that might be!
When the Lembke's
arrived to adopt the tiny
brown and white dog, they learned that she had just been
chosen by ARF's rescue team to make the journey to ARF,
where she would have a second chance at finding a forever family. So the couple drove another 150 miles to bring
home their chosen companion. "I am thankful there are
rescues like ARF that give wonderful dogs another
chance," says her new mom, Tessa.
Why go to such great lengths? "We knew that we could
give her the love and attention she deserves," says Tessa.
Regardless of where she is, Daisy Duck's playful
demeanor keeps the Lembke's on their toes. "She has turned
into quite the energizer bunny!" says Tessa. She amazes
everyone by outrunning all of other dogs on the beach, and
her natural curiosity helps her make friends with everyone…including the guinea pigs she shares a home with.
Now named Summer, this lucky little dog is happy and
content with her daily adventures. "We will continue to
watch her grow and learn for the rest of her life," says Tessa.
And keep her close, no doubt!
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Jenna, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jennifer Lunden, Conchita Dieden
Jenny, James, Claudia and Sasha McHale
Jenny Stripe, Joyce M. Stripe
Jesse, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Jesse, Anne and Edward Severs
Jill Kachiu,
Ms. Kerry Johnson
Terry Westerhoff
Jim Doten, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Joslyn
Joan Giammona, Alice L. Carr
Joann Bradley, Melinda M. and Richard
P. Fisher
Joann McIntosh, Denise and Roger
Lindsay
Joanna Bell-Schmid, Rachel L. Feazel
Joe Kimmel, Robin M. and Stan Norton
Joe Kitty, Valerie and Russell Stoltenberg
Joe Rankel, Norm and Carolyn Simitz
Joelee, Vicki Rushakoff and Michael Weiner
Johanna Cassese’s best friends,
Cassese Insurance Services
John and Elizabeth Harvey, Rochelle R.
Davis
Johnny, Martinez Animal Hospital
Jolie, Colonel Harmon S. Morgan, Jr.
USMC Ret.
Jolie and Rene, Robert E. Krull
Josie Coyne, Laura and Charles Staley
Josie K. Christy, William and Nancy Christy
Joyce Riebel, Cathy Fassel
JR, Animal Hospital of Antioch
JR and Mace, Leonard P. Grassini
Judith Marie Nelson, Joseph D. Wong
Judy, Virginia M. Giovinco
Judy Bradshaw, William L. Bradshaw, Jr.
Judy Standridge, Valerie A. and David A.
Ballestrasse
Jugg, Chrystine B. Nicholas
June De Costa, Winona Curry and Susan
C. Wong
Juno, G. Scott Phillips
K.C., Peggy and Art Eichorn
K.C., William E. and Kathlyn Johanning
Kacie, Gerry E. Manning
Kacie, Patricia G. and Harlan L. Hill
Kacie, Sandra Slater
Kahlua, Terry D. Mason
Kali, Jayne C. and Miguel E. Grimblat
Kao-Kao, Richy and Ing-Ing, Chadapa
and Sasima Dharagul
Karen M. Norris,
Bruce C. Kelly
Thomas M. O’Malley
Kathy and Jim Borman
Charles and Bobby Jo Coyle
Margaret Arce
Karen Swenson,
Dr. Robert J. TeVrucht
Doris H. Miller
Ann Trentman
Virginia J. and Henry Risser
Nancy R. Sweeney
Kathryn Finlayson,
Mr. Arthur S. Hillbrath Jr.
Mrs. Steve Hutchcraft Jr.
Lonnie and Susan Schwartz
Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Tony and Elaine La Russa
Timothy F. and Maryanne Preece
Wendi Zampino
Kerry M. Wood
Harold J. and Barbara G. Hubinger
Roxann T. Stone
Bradley D. Baer
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Katie’s kitties, Donna and James Green
Kato Kocir, Dr. Sandy Block
Kawee and Chloe, Karen E. and William
A. Jones
Kayde, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Keely, Justin P. Gurvitz
Kemper, Jack and Mary Kay Ragan
Kennedy, Antoinette T. Lowery
Kia, Martinez Animal Hospital
Kiara, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Kiki, Martinez Animal Hospital
Kimba and Sammy, Marlene and David
Rivers
Kitten, Catherine Hemmenway
Kitty, Mashid and Houshang Karimi
Klinker, Lilli and Sara, Stella Goldberg
Kona, Harriett J. Pistochini
Kona, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Korie Lyn Divine, Bob and June Morris
Kujo, Martinez Animal Hospital
Lacey, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Lacey, Z Kennedy and Sarah Gilmartin
Lady, Carey D. Jenrette and Ivy
Lady and Little Man, Doris M. and
Edwin B. La Grange
Laila, Leslie M. Takenaka
Laverne Solsted, Bonnie and Dominick
Messina
LaVonne Eloff, Janis Hood
Lenny Byers, Fred D. Lorenzetti
Leonard McLean, Jane H. McLean
Leslie Gerding, The Leslie Gerding
Foundation
Lily, James R. Reese
Lily, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Lima Bean, Marla J. and Joseph E.
Maumann
Linda Tompson, Ann E. Thanos
Lisa Foley, Diann L. Foley
Lizzie, Patsy Koeppe
Logan, Tony and Elaine La Russa
Lois Haish and Eleanor Greenlee,
Bernice N. Smith
Loretta Duarte Albiar, Joan C. Stevens
Louie, Francella A. and James D. Kelley
Lt. Col. John (Jack) Kingston Jr., Lena
Marquez
Luca, Madeleine Drake
Luci, Lucille K. Lorge
Lucky, Martinez Animal Hospital
Lucky and Angel Marie, Ira Kupferberg
Lucy, Ms. Rebecca Ross
Lucy, Brian C. and Heather Gemmer
Lucy, Vincent J. Cincotta
Lucy Rowley, Joanne Nash
Lucy, Ben, Michael and John, Kevin L.
Williams
Lulu and Karol Marol, Patti Jo and
Charles M. Staples
Mac Davis, Alicia and Nate Crawford
Macy, Paul A. and Michele A. Tomalenas
Maddie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Maestro, Martinez Animal Hospital
Maggie, Martinez Animal Hospital
Maggie, Robin O’Hern
Maggie Cat, Alice L. Carr
Maisy Lopus,
Robert and Joan Jenkins
Joan and John W. Jamieson
Aldean G. and Meryl Pethan
George and Charlotte M. McCulley
Janet M. and Gerald R. Lopus
Makita, Robert D. and June E. Davis
Mandy, Bill Kirwald
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Spring 2011
IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
Myrtle, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Myrtle Latsch, Mary and Robert Kuhl
Nadine, Nancy R. Reynolds
Nani, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Natasha, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Newton, Joan B. Michener
Nick Rodriquez, Lola Lucchesi, Evana
E. Aldo Mori, Fred D. Lorenzetti and
Linda Lorenzetti
Nico, Sheila Faraghan
Nicole Stewart, Davalynn Nevin
Niki Cat, Frances L. Ezer
Nikki, Martinez Animal Hospital
Nikki and Strider Chruney, Jeannie
and George A. Chruney
Nikki Kolbe, Janice and Del Kolbe
Nikko, Ethel M. Dang-Zeager and James
Zeager, Jr.
Niko, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Niles and Daphne, Mrs. Billie J.
McPhillips
Nina, Darrell Cooper
Oberon, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Odie and Daisy, Sheryl A. Rosine
Olga Graham, Dorothy Graham
Oliver, Patsy Koeppe
Oliver, David Geiger
Ollie, Dr. Lisa J. Waits
O’Malley, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Oreo, Joy B. and Eric Lofdahl
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Molly Whalley, Elizabeth J. Miller
Molly, Chessie, Maggie and Julie, Gene
A. Underwood
Moo-Moo, Maureen L. and King J. Harris
Morley, Little and Lucky, Animal
Hospital of Antioch
Mouse, Martinez Animal Hospital
Moy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Moyié C. Stormer,
Marilyn Benson
Annie C. Cabrera
Patricia L. Frazier
Mr. Bugs, Bill and Joan Harris
Mr. Cali, Karin L. Greene
Mr. LeRoy, Jason Moyer
Mr. Lucky, Dr. Sandy Block
Mr. Noble, Lori Malsbury
Mrs. Beasley, Sheila Faraghan
Mrs. Galina Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy
W. Hagner
Mrs. L. Logoteta, Esther D. Germen
Ms.April Shaw, Charles J. Happ
Ms. Freckles and GA GA, Dennis Berry
Ms. Squealer, Louise Swig
Muffin, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Muffin, Lorraine P. and Eugene Ashton
Murphy Wiley, Nancy L. Horne
Mustard, Mary P. Milton
Muzette, Patti Procaccio
Myeka, Steven L. and Maria Valente
Join ARF’s Circle of Compassion
by remembering ARF and the
animals in your will or trust.
Your personal commitment will
make a lasting difference in the
lives of animals and people,
ensuring that ARF’s life-saving
work and services will continue and
grow in the future.
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Margaret Orlando, Carol L. and Larry
S. Tessler
Margaret ‘Tina’ Eschen,
James E. and Nancy H. Bowen
Susan R. and Richard J. Osanna
Gary J. Castro
Rosemary Stortz
Raoul E. Banks
Margaret Wallace, Charlotte S. Bernard
Margret and Bobbé West, Rosemarie
and Donald P. Keupp
Maria Island, Bernadette Foster
Marie Damaschino, Mary Ann and
Steven Benedetti
Marjorie Guiliano, Beverly Walker
Mary, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Mary, Maxine R. Bolf and George A.
Esqueda
Mary Day Harter, Glenn and Mary Day
Harter 2001 Trust
Mattie, Anne H. Friedman
Mattie Simmons, Maureen M. and
Dennis Reschke
Maui, Amy J. and Robert C. Trask
Maui, Teri Bauhs
Max, Janet M. and Michael E. Brown
Max, Cheryl A. Foss-Meyn
Max, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Max, James Lutsch
Max, Debra Sternbach
Max, Sherrie S. and Richard D. Aldinger
Max and Tuck Lacy, Donald T. and
Barbara L. Lacy
Max my super senior rescue,
Catherine A. Mauro
Maxine and Amory Cochrane, Beverly
A. David
Maya, Animal Hospital of Antioch
McClure, Bob and Mo, Alan, Linda,
Brianna and Heather Baker
Megan, Margaret L. Wagenaar-Fabreth
Melody, Kim K. and Thomas I. Mackenzie
Melody, Ann P. Kalivas
Micci, Martinez Animal Hospital
Mickey, Doris E. Austin
Mickey, Robert and Evelyn V. Sulzer
Mickey, William H. and Linda G. Caruso
Mik Daley-Smith, Rolland E. and Isabel
I. Sears
Mika, Victoria C. and Robert D. Worth
Mike Moore, Linda K. Britton
Milo, Erik Cook
Mimi, Joe Metheny
Ming, Patricia M. Christensen
Miss KaylaBones, Miss Laurie Jo Miller
Miss Mollie, Kathy Brinckerhoff
Miss Mollie, Victoria and Dave Adams
Miss Mouse, Vivian Mitchell
Missy, Robert C. and Dixie J. Lind
Missy and Brandy, Joan D. Fields
Misty, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Misty, Elaine M. and Mick Coyne
Misty, Barbara DeJanvry
Mittens, Vern and Karen Wisniewski
Mitzi, Molly & Miss Kitty, Lois Glazier
Mitzie, Martinez Animal Hospital
Mo, Josephine and Robert Williams
Mocha, Glenn and Diane Colacurci
Mocha, Kyle A. and Michael R. Ruggieri
Mollee, Kathy B. Saca
Molly, Peggy A. Theobald
Molly, Opal M. Branscum
Molly and Sweet Pea, Marsha Turner
Molly Berry, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Molly Whalley, Lena Miller
For more information, please contact
[email protected] or call 925.256.1273
To leave a bequest, simply write:
I give to Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Tax ID#
68-0240341, the sum of _____ dollars (or, if insurance policies, land, stock or other property, please describe).
Oscar, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Oswald Fairchild Rehrmann, Elisabeth
Claytor
Pal, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Pamela Alioto, Sandra L. Jolley
Papa Bear, Ms. Sharon Budde
Patches, Julie Lenhart
Patches, Stormy and Destiny, Gail S.
Soloway
Patricia Sylva, Jill and Tom Quinn
Paul Lesoganich, Marlene Steiskal
Pauline Andres, Richard and Sandra J.
Brehmer
Peaches and Smokey, Markley H. and
Carolyn Mason
Penny, Kathleen Procter
Pepper, Anne and Tosh Kuritsubo
Pepper, Mary E. Green
Pepper Ackelson Hawkins, Mr. John R.
Steiner and John Steiner
Peter John Braal, Caroline Leibert
Phoenix, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Pi and Bert, Albert & Pamela Bendich
Charitable Trust
Pikkä, Lora Lee Baker
Pinky, Patricia L. and Mark S. Rush
Pinky, Jackie and Adam Harbour
Pooper, Jan Aaronian
Porkus and Hercules, Alison J. Siegel
Sanchez
Poyka, Virginia H. Gliwa
Prana, Patti Procaccio
Precious, Cevina Targum
Preston and Taylor, Carole A. and Paul
Breslin
Priscilla Black, Henry Black
Pumpkin, Mary T. and James A. Kearns
Queenie, Moby, Patty Jo and Blondie,
Ms. Irene H. Szurgot
R. Charles (Chuck) Hughes,
William F. and Nancy J. Keller
Cathy J. Collins and Byron J. Ray
Beverly Stirm
Bernard L. Smith
Independent Agribusiness Professionals
Gerald Marks
Joanne F. and Bob Brown
Brianna L. Heim
Margie L. Hackett
Curtis and Hillary Daw
Adrienne Jones
Robert and Arleen D. Eckert
Ellis Brooks Leasing, Inc.
Peter Verducci
Pamela J. and Jon A. Chapman
Ann B. Campagna
Bob C. and Betty A. Hart
Nancy J. and Thomas K. Roller
Gene L. and Jan C. Morabito
Joe and Kathy Ybarra
Sandra M. and Louis M. Ulrich
Marcia M. and James A. Phillips
Sally and Richard L. Abraham
Anthony M. Mieldazis
Gail Ohman
Patty Battersby and Greg Moeller
Leah J. Rhodes
Art and Betty Harker
Isabel J. and Steven J. Ziegler
Bill and Irene Beck
Jane Manca
Les R. and Janice L. Truelsen
Mrs. Ronald R. Paschall
Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Willcox
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IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
Carol I. Bordner
Weber T. and Susan M. Ziegler
Maryann Van Damme
Mary Jo Trant
Archie W. Frye
Thomas L. Frye
Joyce and Ray Holland
Jack E. and Hazel L. Lundeen
Beverly J. Murdock
Leonard and Shirley McCaw
Clyde D. Meier Family
Rabbi Aaron Gottesman and his dog Tovah
Gottesman, Wendy Mauer
Rachel, Douglas N. Prudden
Ralph, Peggy and Art Eichorn
Ramble, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Ramona and Norris James, Lura J. and
Robert E. Maloney
Ranger, Linda M. and Phillip E. Mazur
Raquel Medley, Roger, Karen and Parker
Douglas
Rascal, Martinez Animal Hospital
Rascal Davis-Richards, James W. Davis
Raven, Marilyn C. Cooper
Red Heart, Patricia H. Copps
Red Heart, Yvonne L. Eustachy
Remington and Marble, Rosanne and Mark
Stoney
Rex Jessup, Jan Jessup
Richard Dale, J. P. and Nancy Goodman
Richard Geselle, Imelda Phillips
Rico, Cheryl Kough
Riley, Ms. Maureen Machanich
Riley, Martinez Animal Hospital
Robert ‘Bob’ Sturgeon, Maureen and Ben
Sturgeon
Robert H. Lesher, Vicki Y. Renisch
Robert Lilja, Kay Lilja
Roberta Frances Fleitz, Kathleen Conneely
Rocky, Jeanne Costanzo-Phillips
Roger McGowan, Joanne McGowan
Ron and Buster, Wilberta M. Johnson
Ronnie and Huey, Valerie J. Jones
Rookie Brockett, Janis Carnes
Rooney and Ziggy, Fred and Joan Baker
Rosco Battino, Dr. Sandy Block
Rose Colli, Carol L. Bevans
Rose Elizabeth Glover,
Stephanie M. Myers
Harvey R. and Louise Wall
Doris E. Baltzo
Laverne Packwood
Rosie, Amy J. and Robert C. Trask
Rowdy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Roxy Cuizon, Janet Cuizon
Roy Lee Roberts, Harvey and Julie Kondo
Rudi, Wesley Wright and Donna Miller
Rusti, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Rusty, Robert C. and Terry L. Damico
Rusty Tweed, Anna S. Jeffrey
Rusty Watson, Jere and Ann Watson
Sadie, Jeanine W. Bruer
Sadie, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sadie, Marci S. and Jess C. Cohoon
Sadie, Sue Canfield
Sally, Martinez Animal Hospital
Sam, Sara Laufer Batinovich
Sam, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sam the Wonder Dog, Teddi and Sean
Schwilling
Samantha, Sharon R. Correia
Sambo, Melinda and Richard Fisher
Sami McCarthy, Charlie and Liz Litten
Sammy, Robert C. and Terry L. Damico
Samson and Delilah, Edythe Signer
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Samuel (‘Tip’) A. Hill, Anna Lee Hill
Sandy, Martinez Animal Hospital
Sassafras, Harriett J. Pistochini
Sassy, Judy and Bob Baker
Scarlett, Professor Joseph F. Campos and
Rosemary G. Campos
Scooter, Carrie and Brian A. Sardelich
Scruffer, Ricardo and Myrna M. Santana
Scruffy Peabody, Michele E. and Wesley H.
Shimamura
Shabu Gomes, Lidia and Tim Gomes
Shadow, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Shadow, Jane Hinz-Bowser and Dan Bowser
Shana, Martinez Animal Hospital
Shana, Shannon & Popcorn, Vincent Rice
Shannon, Carol Welte
Shbeagle, Bill and Kay O’Neil
Sheeok, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Shekki and Sasha, David H. and Kathleen
Constantineau
Shelby, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Shelby Breslin,
Tracy Breslin
Jesse C. and Margaret R. Brown
Shelley, Carol L. and Larry S. Tessler
Shena, Lucky,Valentine, Ping Pong, Ming
Man, Sybils Morning Star and Mrs.
Howard Austin, Shari A. Edwards
Sherman, Vicky Oliver
Shiloh, Karen L. and James L. Shumaker
Shirley Carpenter, Tom and Carole Jobe
Shirley Moreno, Dan Peixoto
Sierra, Christie F. Maxwell
Simba Payne, Beverley L. Nelson
Sirius, Christina H. March
Sissy Lala, Esther D. Germen
Skunk and Hattyebelle, Beverly Walker
Skye, James D. Keith and Irma Valencia
Slinky, William E. Knight, Jr.
Smokey, Martinez Animal Hospital
Smokey, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Smokey, David Geiger
Sneakers, Martinez Animal Hospital
Snickers, Pamela M. Schramm
Snushka, Mr. and Mrs. Brayton Stone
Socrates, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Sophie, Barbara A. Hughes
Sophie, Horse and Hound Show Services
Sophie Sikorski, Dennis and Christine M.
Sikorski
Sophie, Layla and Koko, Paul M. and Joanne
L. Harding
Sparkie, Dot Jessup and Fordie Ramirez
Spencer, Lea Wilke
Spider, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Spike, Nancy L. Rozenblad
Spike, Concord Police Association
Spike, Elena and Bill Bicker
Spooki, Boo-Dee, Rosie, Nicki and Dr. Ivan
Ancell, Carol Maselli
Spooky, Padmini Parthasarathy
Squeek Toy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Squirt, Martinez Animal Hospital
Squirt, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Stanley Madigan, Jennifer Crist
Star, Marianne A. Spingolo
Stella, Jeanette Huie
Stephen Yankura, Susan and Michael Brown
Steve the Dog and Mr. Flash, Catherine L.
Pickerel
Steven H. Shorr,
Ron Lawrence
David Smith
Kenneth G. Petrulis
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Ready to Love
Linia
Let me spring into your life.
Charles
I say, come adopt me today!
Phillipe
It is I, your one true amour.
Spring 2011
IN MEMORY OF SPECIAL FRIENDS
Ready to Love
Veronica
Can't you see us together?
Quincy
I'm your lucky number seven!
Hob bes
Closer…now, look into my eyes…
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Wendy Degroot
Inger Strecker
Bob Knight
Jo Anne and Curtis
Burton and Susan Ellis
John C. Porter
Verne A. Perry and Mary Lou Carlson
Debby Shorr-Johnson and May Shorr
Stinson, David Wigfield
Storm, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Suki, Marilyn Manolio
Sunny, Dino J. and Austen de Sanctis
Sunny and McFuzz, S. Sue Hoyt
Suzanne Buddle, Joan Balzarini-Robbins
Suzy, Minoru Kawahata
Sweet BoBo, Beverlee Bargamian
Sweet Girl, Keith and Stephanie Feiring
Sweet Lucy, Barbara Purtell
Sweetie, Martinez Animal Hospital
Sweetie, Mary L. and Rhonda E. Brown
Sweets, Kim M. Lang
Syd, Paula Henning
Tabitha, Martinez Animal Hospital
Tabitha, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tahoe, Barry Sevett
Tai Kitty, David Bobrowsky
Tamara Rae Hughes Nedien, Bernard P.
Bernsten
Tanner, Alan R. and Lee P. Schlenker
Tanner Man, Rodd and Jennifer Schlenker
Tara, Martinez Animal Hospital
Tasha, Bevann Moisi
Taz, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Taz Smith, Laura and Charles Staley
Teddy Bear, Elizabeth A. Biddick
Teisha, Philip A. Mahr
Terilee Beck, Marilyn I. Vaughan
The Cat, Sandra and Michael Risser
The Mooch, Beth L. Climo
The pets of Brian and Glenda Rhees, Tom
and Karlin Coolidge
Thor, William F. Goure and Stephanie A.
Wilson-Goure
Tiffany, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tiger, Sally S. and Norman J. Howard
Tigger, Ellen Glasser
Tildy, Lynn K. Takahashi
Tilly, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tim Ryder, Nancy T. Holroyd
Tippy, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tishka, Carole D. and William M. Zaima
Toby, Donna Grabert
Toby, Frederic Mayr and Barbara Emery
Toby, Jill Grabert
Toby, Jack and Liz Walker
Toby Bear Ashton, Lorraine P. and Eugene
Ashton
Toffee, Martinez Animal Hospital
Toffee, Charles M. and Norma S. Reider
Tom Guttman, Laura and Charles Staley
Tom Terrific, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tony, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Tootsie, George and Noriko Narasaki
Travis, Terry Moore
Trey, Marc H. and Katherine K. Berger
Trisha, Janice C. Perez
Tucker, Sharon A. and Jay Burns
Tucker, Katherine B. Prugh
Turtle, Ms. Louann M. Giorgi
Tuxedo, Kristina M. Kang
Tuxi, Georgia T. and Ken Moore
Tyler, Joann K. Kading
Tyrene, Elsie & Missie, Linda Rodrigues
Uncle Casey, Helen and Irwin Horowitz
Vanilla, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robbins
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Vasco, Barbara and Donald D. Niemann
Velvet, Barton Selden
Vertis Charlene Cole,
Chris J. Ralls
Jenni Harrison
Jennifer Monahan
Julie Scalabrini
Vincent Andreano, Margie C. Cash
Violetta, Professor Denise J. Tartaglia and
James M. McCarthy
Wilbur, Sally G. Taylor
William Donald Carrot, Peggie and Andrew
Davis
William E. Jones, Barbara E. Jones
William Torrens, Ronald and Elizabeth
Summer
Willie, Drew and Misty, Harumi and Mas
Miyatake
Willow, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Wilma Saly, Harvey and Elissa, Wayne and
Lois, Yoram and Miri
Wiskers, Zeke, Fluffy, Luigi and Moose,
Barbara L. Nebeker
Woody and Casey, Eileen Ring
Wumper, Robert and Elaine Donnelly
Wyatt, the best boy ever, Patricia and Chip
Harris
Wylie Rein, Hilary and Andrew Thompson
Xena, Martinez Animal Hospital
Yang, Suzanne M. Tamiesie
Yang and his brave comrades, Matthew
Schermerhorn
Zeke, Martinez Animal Hospital
Zeke, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Zelda, Richard E. and Rae W. Beverage
Zizzy, Renee Toomey
Zoe, Animal Hospital of Antioch
Zoe, Laura Ringer
This listing includes donations
received from 9/29/10 through
1/31/11 If you would like to honor
a special friend, please send your
donation to ARF and include a
note letting us know who you
would like us to notify, along with
his or her address. Donations of
$20 or more will be recognized in
future newsletters.
We apologize if we inadvertently
failed to include your donation, or
misspelled your name.
Please contact Lynn at 925.
296.3156 or [email protected] to
make a correction.
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