Summer 2008 - Humane Society of Boulder Valley
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Summer 2008 - Humane Society of Boulder Valley
Summer 2008 Dear Friends, Summer is here with warm weather, flowers in bloom and people enjoying the outdoors with their pets. The summer months are our most hectic, as we see an increase in stray animals coming through our doors, as well as numerous litters of kittens and puppies that also need homes. We have some very exciting summer events coming up, including our 19th Annual Cause for Paws 5K/3K. After two years in Broomfield, we are bringing this dog-friendly event back to the streets of Boulder! The Doggie Dash 5K race will take place just off 55th Street, and the 3K walk will once again meander along the Boulder Creek Path. Everyone will meet back at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley after their exercise for a terrific pancake breakfast and Pet Expo! I hope you’ll join me and Hailey at the event. We’ve also added a special corporate challenge this year—read more about that inside and get your company involved in helping homeless animals this summer. You’ll also read about one staff member’s experience with our Rescue Waggin’ animal transfer program. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley transferred over 3,000 animals from other communities last year—animals that without this important program would have faced an uncertain future. Through our partnerships with shelters and rescue groups throughout this region we are able to give these animals the chance to find a loving home. Thank you once again for taking the time to read about what we’re up to here at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Together we are saving animals and improving lives. Lisa Pedersen CEO Utah Transfer In This Issue: Several months ago, our animal transport vehicle, the PetSmart Rescue Waggin’, was involved in an accident. Thankfully, all passengers were okay but both PetSmart drivers needed recovery time and the vehicle was too damaged to be salvaged. Determined to continue the program, PetSmart bought a large van for us and we set up a schedule for our staff to transfer animals. That is how Melissa, an Animal Welfare Associate, and I got to go to Salt Lake County Animal Services shelter. Utah Transfer What’s My Dog? Shelter Medicine The Power of Animal Assisted Therapy Fun Summer Events (continued on pg 2) 1 3 4 6 7 Page 1 Vanessa Volin, Development Manager Utah Transfer (continued from front page) It is the mission of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. I arrived at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to begin our eight hour drive to Salt Lake City, Utah. January Morgan, our Transfer Supervisor, had packed the van with crates of various sizes—matching the sizes of the animals we were picking up. Armed with a list of animals—6 puppies and 10 adults—we could not wait to pick up our precious cargo! After a long and windy drive up through Wyoming and down into Utah, we arrived. After a good night’s rest, we pulled into the parking lot at 5 a.m. and three employees were there to greet us. We were amazed and grateful that at this early hour, we would have so much help. One by one, we got each dog out of its kennel and did a health check and paperwork review. Each dog got a paper collar and was loaded into the appropriate crate. It was a crazy, chaotic time but as organized as possible with five people diligently working in the dark. We had such a diversity of dogs. The puppies were Lab, Golden, Boxer, and Weimaraner mixes. The adults were Lab, Rottweiler, Poodle and Terrier mixes. There was Wayne, the biggest dog, who was very friendly but absolutely terrified of the van. It took three of us and a whole lot of treats to get Wayne into his crate. There was Ruger, the Weimaraner puppy, a little bundle of goofiness. The puppies, all named after candy bars corresponding to their colors, were so tiny and adorable. And, then there was Mabel. Each of the shelter employees said a special good-bye to Mabel before we left. A staff favorite, she had been awaiting a home for over nine weeks. She bounded into a “second story” crate herself, like she was ready to get this show on the road. Each dog in our care was so beautiful and unique. The staff and shelter had gone to great lengths to insure each of the dogs was ready for the trip. Their care for the dogs really showed. And they seemed sure we had to be angels sent directly to help them and the dogs. By 6 a.m., we were on our way, determined to make the trip as easy as possible for the dogs and not stop unless necessary. We drove through snow, rain, wind, and lots of construction. The most amazing thing about our trip was the QUIET. We expected eight solid hours of barking and whining with 16 dogs in the van. Instead, each dog went to sleep. There wasn’t a sound as we watched the sunrise that morning. Only when we got off the interstate in Longmont did the dogs wake up and start to get excited. At 2 p.m., we pulled into our Boulder parking lot and our staff was outside waiting for us. We quickly unloaded the dogs and took them for a walk, then brought them inside where each dog had a clean kennel with bedding and fresh water. The dogs were examined by our veterinary staff, sterilized, and made available for adoption. When I walked by their kennels in the Adoption Center, I couldn’t help but think they remembered me—the way they barked and got excited—and maybe they did. After our eight hours together, I remembered each of them by name and their “personalities.” Each time I find out one of them is adopted, I can’t help but smile. When I got to work the next morning, I found out that Ruger, the Weimaraner puppy had been adopted already. To his new guardians, Ruger was just the bundle of energy and joy they were looking for to complete their family. To Ruger, this new family was the second chance he so deserved. Our Animal Transfer Program makes a difference in so many pets’ and people’s lives. I feel a tremendous amount of pride for our organization after my experience. Our transfer program will save 3,000 animals this year alone! It truly embodies the energy, passion and spirit behind the work we do here every day. Page 2 2008 Board members Chair Roger Haston Vice Chair Bruce Joss Secretary Marilyn Reynolds Board Development Chair Karin Morgan What’s My Dog? Kat Burns, Veterinary Practice Manager Looking at big brown eyes, floppy ears, curly tail and forty pounds of happy, spoiled dog, I have no idea what breed my dog Bailey is. When we adopted her, she was a puppy with all the coloring of a German Shepherd Dog. So, she was listed in the shelter seven years ago as a German Shepherd “mix.” Bailey’s ears never perked up straight and tall. She never got to even half the size one would expect. Her tail is curly. Her ears droop and start low on her head like the cartoon character Snoopy. She’s pretty darned cute, but she’s probably not a German Shepherd. She’s small…maybe she’s part Shiba Inu? Who knows? Well, we will soon! The Humane Society of Boulder Valley Veterinary Clinic is now offering the Wisdom Panel™ MX Mixed Breed Analysis. This DNA test looks for breed-specific genetic markers with a reported 95% accuracy. With a simple blood draw, and a nail-biting three to four week wait, you can find out what’s in your mixed breed dog, too! Ken Bixel, VMD, MS Sally Bracken Susan Cabell John Graham Trent Hein Curtis Johns Carol Lathrop Jennifer L. Thompson Todd Vernon Michele Wells Steven Woods The test can identify 134 AKC-registered dog breeds. Clients receive a customized report explaining all of the results found in their mixed-breed dog. The report goes on to give more information about each breed and the characteristics you might see in your dog as a result. We look forward to finding out what Bailey is. Stay tuned to our website for her results! Wouldn’t it be hilarious if we found out that she had trace amounts of Bichon Frise! You can visit www.whatsmydog.com for more information about the testing process. For more information about the Canine DNA test, or to schedule an appointment for a test for your dog, call our veterinary clinic at 303-442-4030 ext 680. Interested in Volunteering? TEST YOUR GUESSIN BREED G ABILIT Visit ww IES w.boulde rhuman if y e.org/dn ou can g uess wha a and se e t’s what The resu and who lts will su ’s who. rprise yo even win u! And yo a $25 HS u may BV gift c ard. Attend our next Volunteer Information Session Applications are available online, at the Information Session, or can be mailed to your home by contacting our Volunteer Dept at 303-442-4030, ext 612 Page 3 Date: Wednesday, September 10 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location:Humane Society Education Center 2323 55th Street, Boulder Shelter Medicine Protect your pet from fleas and ticks Although we have fewer problems than in other parts of the country, Colorado does have its share of fleas and ticks. It is important to take steps to protect your companion animal. Both fleas and ticks can be found on deer, prairie dogs, fox, skunk and other small mammals. Fleas are responsible for transmitting tapeworms, and plague. Ticks are more common in Colorado, and can spread erlichia, tularemia, and in rare cases, Lyme disease. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is also transmitted by ticks, though it is not very common in Colorado. Many of these diseases can be transmitted to humans, so protecting your pet will also protect your family. Your pet may be at higher risk if you hike frequently in the mountains, live in an area with urban wildlife, are expecting out-of-state guests with their pets, or plan to travel with your pet outside of Colorado. A simple monthly dose of topical flea and tick preventative can be highly effective against these parasites. We recommend that you contact your veterinarian for the best recommendation of flea and tick preventative products for your pet. Thank you so much for your support of this year’s Puttin’ on the Leash! One of the programs we featured at the event was shelter medicine. We shared a touching video about two of our residents—Buddy and Shamrock. Every day, animals arrive at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in great need of care. These animals, lost or abandoned, or given up by their family, come to us with injured and ill bodies and spirits. For the stray dog who has limped on a broken leg for weeks, to the kitten who is struggling to stay alive after losing her mother, to the dog battling a life threatening virus, our shelter medicine program provides the medical rehabilitation needed to save lives. The shelter and clinic work side by side to ensure the animals that come through our doors are provided the medical attention they need to regain their strength, heal their injuries and begin rebuilding their trust and hope. Last year, through our experienced veterinarians and support staff, we dedicated over $600,000 in care to ill and injured animals. As a cornerstone of our mission, our shelter medicine program allows us to make choices about what is best for the individual animal while still helping to save as many lives as possible. Quite simply it is the difference between life and death for countless animals each year. Animals who in another community or state might face euthanasia because of the lack of resources for the care needed. Buddy and Shamrock were given the treatment and second chance they needed to heal their bodies and their hearts and begin a life with a new loving family. Buddy, the puppy fighting parvo, is fully recovered and living happily with his new adoptive family. Shamrock, the kitty with serious burns, is doing great, recovering with her foster family and looking better every day! Thank you again, together we can save animals and improve lives! To view th medicin e shelter ev www.bo ideo go to ulderhu mane.o shelter rg/ med Page 4 Thank You We would like to extend a hearty “Thanks Mateys!” to all of the incredible sponsors of this year’s Puttin’ on the Leash: The Pirates of Petzance. We raised over $325,000 at this year’s event, and couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of these businesses and individuals who care so much about the animals that we serve. Title sponsors Auction Night Sponsor Partnering Sponsors Buddy Zuckerman & Laura Koby Zuckerman Doghouse Productions | Marilyn and Jim Reynolds Correcti on Bev Nelso n of Alter native Dis Resolutio pute n was ina d vertently missing fr o m o ur P uttin’ On Leash pro The gram’s Sp onsor Lis t. Major Sponsors CU Athletic Department Page 5 Trent and Stephanie Hein | Mike and Cindy Nelson | Susie Coit | John Thacker | Vivian Seale Roger Haston and Susanne Muller | Greg Greenwood and Tammy Sciortino The Power of Animal Assisted Therapy Gale Dunlap, Volunteer At times I wonder if I’m doing any good. Then I push through the hospital’s front door and see the receptionist smiling: “Maya’s here,” she says greeting my black lab who wiggles and licks her hand. “How’s Maya doing today? Oh, you’re so beautiful.” Maya’s a pet therapy dog thanks to the Humane Society’s Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) program. Every Tuesday we visit four units of adults and adolescents in a nearby psychiatric hospital. Most people love to see Maya. I’m known simply as “the dog lady” and am clear about my relevance. As Maya leads me to the first unit I again feel ambivalent. I notice a group of teenagers draped in various positions around the lounge—and then the room erupts: “Oh, it’s a dog! I miss my dog. This is the highlight of my week,” a girl says hugging Maya. Concerns I had about doing any good vanish. Because Maya was an abused rescue dog, I wasn’t sure if she could pass the AAT test. But Charlie, our first therapy dog, was so loved by every person we saw at hospitals and libraries that I wanted Maya to continue in his footsteps. The AAT test lasts a couple of hours, is given in a group (dog) setting—and they give you the test beforehand so you can practice with your dog. And even if you fail like Maya and I did, you can take the test again. Once we passed, I was able to choose from a list of places to volunteer. A psychiatric hospital can be difficult, but when I see the calming effect Maya has on a troubled teenager or an anxious adult, it makes this volunteer experience one of the most rewarding I’ve ever had. Freud was one of the first to notice the positive effects his dogs had on patients. For years he included his chow-chows in all of his therapy sessions. Since Freud’s time, Alzheimer’s patients, people with autism, catatonia, nursing home residents, children with reading difficulty—the list is endless—have benefited from the touch or presence of an animal. After the 1999 Columbine shootings, therapy dogs were brought in to be with traumatized students and teachers. To learn more about the AAT program, call 303-442-4030, ext. 654 or e-mail [email protected]. Volunteering in this program can be life-changing. Plenty of Cats and Kittens Available for Adoption! The season is here for cats and kittens at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. For all you feline lovers that have been waiting patiently during the winter months to find a companion, now is the time to come in and find your perfect match! The Humane Society is open 7 days a week, and you can check our website to see all the great animals we have available. The website is updated constantly, so we encourage you to check back frequently! Page 6 Fun Summer Events! A Cause for Paws Join us and have a tail-waggin’ good time at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s Annual Cause for Paws 3K/5K on Saturday, Sept. 13! We are thrilled to announce we are moving the event back to Boulder! Now in its 19th year, this is a great fun-filled, family event that attracts more than 750 participants. Join us, with or without a dog, and help us raise much needed funds for the animals in our care. The morning will start with the 5K Doggie Dash and 3K Walk, beginning at the Humane Society. After the run/walk, enjoy a terrific pancake breakfast back at the shelter, as well as a Pet Expo featuring booths from local businesses, paw print art, and other pet activities. Top individual pledge gatherers will win prizes including digital picture frames, HSBV camp chairs, metal water bottles, and more! We are also excited to announce a new way for you to get involved and help the homeless animals in our community—the Corporate Challenge! Gather three or more people from your company to form a corporate team and raise pledges to support the Humane Society. You’ll be competing for a great lunch for your team, as well as bragging rights and a traveling trophy! Contact Constance Rule at 303-442-4030 x 634 to get your company involved! Art of Loving Animals In partnership with Smith Klein Gallery, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley is excited to announce our 4th annual Art of Loving Animals art show. The show will take place at Smith Klein Gallery the weekend of August 1 to 3, 2008. We’ll be featuring the work of local and national artists who specialize in capturing the special personalities and beauty of our furred and feathered friends. Pieces will be showcased in the gallery for the entire weekend; a portion of the proceeds from the sale of featured pieces will benefit the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Summer Wish List It’s Summer! That means the number of animals needing care dramatically increases. Please help ensure that all animals can receive the attention they need and deserve by helping with our wish list or by making a cash contribution today! Summer Wish List: Meat baby food Shallow ceramic food dishes for young kitten KMR powder 6-foot leashes Canned cat and dog food Large and XL crates 32 oz. plastic spray bottles Paper towels Nebulizer Professional grooming clippers Art Of Loving Animals Featuring: DD LaRue Jim Budish Pokey Park Bruce Cacia Lorri Fowler Robert Deurloo Joseph Palumbo friday–Sunday, august 1-3 Please consider the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in your will. DD LaRue “Red VW Door” Bou l d e r CO 8 03 02 303.444.7200 smithklein.com Page 7 111 6 Pe a r l Str e et Elizabeth Mann Jon and Berna Davis Gifts Received January 2008 to april 2008 Gifts of $25 or more are listed in the newsletter. Norm Pedersen Frank and Jean Holmes Elaine Sanderson Edith Blank Leona Dougall Marilyn Dougall Jo Anne Smallwood Alice Scheffel Robert and Mardy McCurdy Cathy Miller Hugh Segelhorst Helen Smith In Memory of People Who Loved Animals… Mark Austin Leta Austin Jesse Barboza Mary Claire Collins Marjorie Copeland Beverly Heumann Kurtz Peggy McCormick Pamela and Christopher Ortega Brady Robba Don Barr Ken and Harolyn Villyard and The Roberts Family Robert Borkovec Carole Borkovec H.O. Brough, Jr. Bob and Lyn Perdue Phillip and Gail Raznick Laurie Beth Schmaus Helena Chesley Adrienne Chesley Gary and Donna Von Ruth Ellertson Erin Everett Ruth Elmendorf Bruce Curtis Larry and Barbara Faust Katherine and Paul Herzegh Mary Hetherington Stuart and Lauren Kingsbery Christina Sherk David Sherk Meredith Hope Emerson Barb Baring and Jeff Davis Margaret Somarindyck Engleman Sylvia Jensen Page 8 Lois Graves Ann and Fred Deal Ron Graves Glenn and Janet Klock Mary Henneke Ford and Carole Ann Craig Jane Watterson Jeanette Hershey Penny Barnow David and Angel Baumhefner Barbara Bowman Ed and Annette Bumgardner Katherine Dieterich Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Doom Arline Ewald John and Mary Ann Farrington Maida Frensley Emil and Bette Heck Homer Johansen Sondra McCoy Patricia O’Grady Carolyn and Rodger Oroke Esther Seyler Roger and Angie Seyler John, Judy, Mickey and Susy Sheaks Craig Sweeney Karen and Bob Sweeney Allison Sweeney Hoover Megan Sweeney Tudor Ruth Wagner Helen Hilton Arapahoe Animal Hospital Pat Christodoulou John and Beatrice Entrekin Gary and Ellen Grabau Harry and Ruth Hilton Michele Hilton Jennifer McGarry Beverly Miller and Christine Miller Liz Naylor Wayne Otto Sharon and Michael Tucker Dora Williamson Harold “Hal” Hitchcock Russell and Joan Flanders W.F. and Jeanne Utlaut Paul Joel The Richards Family Joel Levinson Equipment Appraisers Association of North America Joan Russell Therese Skinner Virginia, Ted and Lil Juern Martha Kiger and Mother Ole Smith Diane Brown Dorothy Stroud Eileen Moore Sheila and Mike Ryan Betsy and Jim Shaddock Tracey Swain Dilts Beth and Blair Swain Evan Thronson Michael Messaros Mary Williams Boulder Country Club Douglas and Jill Fouts Norma and Richard Gibson Helen, Jim and Mary Hanna Esther Jane Marchbank Dick and Peggy Rogers Tina Spencer William and Betty Spencer Beverly Tull Elisabeth Wright Carl Wright Layla Young Kathryn Young In Memory of Beloved Pets… Amigo Jeanne Powell Arliss Heather and Alan Enos Astrid Cheryl Ancell Bitzie Suzanne Hough Bo Jangles Dawn Burns and Sean Gatlin Buddha Pete and Mama Elf Deb McBride Button, Tasha and Meatball Gerald Kelly and Joyce Sherman Kelly Calen Meredith Melzer Casey Linda Frazier Casey Rochelle and Peter Moore Cass Jacqueline Hudson Chance Joann and Roger Dennett Fuzzy David Femmer Elena Hershey Greta Naomi and Bob Stearns Hallie Jill and Joel Bradburn Jody Scanlon Harley Betty Bingham Harley Jill and Joel Bradburn Hobbes Amie and Benji Durden Robyn and Dan Fogelberg Charlie Dale Charles Lisa Pedersen Susan Pedersen Marilyn and Jim Reynolds Gregg and Kelly Rogers Renee and Phil Shires Budd Zuckerman and Laura Koby-Zuckerman Honey Bear and Morghan’s Light Trudy Younger and Jill Whidden Chelsea Lena Johannessen Jake Marilyn Reynolds Taylor and Zoelie Hugo Sheilah Smith Jackson Molly Marsh Jason Jaime Schwalb Jeremy and Kirby Susan Kniebes Susie Woltkamp Jessie Rhett and Carole Speer Joni Michael and Rhea Dow Josephina Mikki Salvetti Josey Karen Fienberg Josie Anne Kidd Kady Meredith Melzer Katy Carol Rudolph Kenai and Chief Justin Armstrong Koa Victor and Hannah Mokler Chewy Marilyn and Skip Sturman Cleo Barbara and John Hill Cope Elizabeth Chapin Copperfield Suma Glassman Curly Adriana Raudzens Bailey Nancy and Dale Lathrop Dakota and Jacob Rhonda Bender Dakota LaGuardia Noelle Oberg Dixie James and Beverly Brunemeier Dusty Mary Schwietz Eddy Amie and Benji Durden Elvira Diane Brown Frumpy JacLynn Vealey Page 9 Freckles Diane Sullivan Kodi Barbara Hegarty and JoAnn Kuzmiak Opie Diane Sullivan Serotta Diane and Dave Tomecek Lenny Mindy and Sam Sclaro Oscar Becky Granger Skippy Judith Bean Lizzy Jean Dugan P.C. Deborah Bernardoni and Paul Alter Snickers Rochelle and Peter Moore Louie Rod Cockshutt P.C. Marilyn and Jim Reynolds Sophie Karen Fienberg Lucas Joann and Roger Dennett Penny Trent and Stephanie Hein Stanley Rochelle and Peter Moore Lucky Maureen Connors Perrita Beth Ward Starr Agnes and Manson Wolfe Lucy Audrey Godell Petey Joelle Hoffman Stella Patricia Lawrence Mango The Schmiedeler Family Petey Mari Bush and Paddy Storm Kevin, Cadi, Joseph and Will Epperson Marilyn Andrea Lewis Susan Lewis Polly Billie and Valerie Hunter Sundance Trudy Younger and Jill Whidden Pooch David Parmenter Teeda Doña Olivier Ralphie Becky Escamilla Thisbe Alan and Tracey Myers Ricky Diana and Adam Chamlin Toby Steve and Kathy Deits Riley Katy Draper Tock Judith Prager Riva Marilyn and Jim Reynolds Tuk Tuk Susan and Richard Jones and Koko RT Greg Tucker Wednesday Connie Oehring Sam S. Jewell Willie Jeff Rothal Megabyte Sharyn Pert Mocha Karen and Howard Pancoast Rob and Paula Sinn-Penfold Mojo Kay Cee and Chris Jacobson Molly Carole Scribner Mowgli Carmela and Mike Gabriele Evie Verderber Page 10 Woody Julie Anne Bartlett The Birthday of Steve Olshansky Judy Margolis Blue Ed Harris Yogi Kevin, Cadi, Joseph and Will Epperson Mrs. F. H. O’Neil Bev and Tony Baker Barbara Watson Cazador Michael Susedik Dana Kathy Bowen Zion Amy Galvis Esther Parson Tristan Thamm Samantha Videon Dizzy Vincent and Alice Sweeney Todd Parsons Emily Mattingly Flash and Sammy Susan Serreze The Birthday of Jordan Reichers Helen Beuf Duncan Dunninger Sharon Fitzsimmons Tim Fox Gracie Ladd Kathy Payne Ron Van Buskirk Halle Lisa and Peter Leopardi The Birthday of Mia Roger Friends and Family Mark Gelband Mani Charmalife In Honor of People Who Love Animals… The Birthday of Mina Anderberg Kevin and Kirsten Anderberg Brett and Lori Commander Steven Thompson David and Elizabeth Webb The Birthday of Pippa Bailey Elizabeth and John Ryan David Beal Cynthia Stevenson The Birthday of Nicholas Caraballo Leslie Robbins Rudawsky and Gil Rudawsky The Carlson-Galloway Family Miriam Carlson The Birthday of Elana Ruger Thomas Carson Friends and Family James and Anne Fox Kali, Apollo and Rocky Katherine Katz Lucy and Linus Loretta Rowan Marley Kathy Bowen Mary Beth and Christine Stuart Williams and Charlene Coutre The Birthday of Isabella Saporito Friends and Family Moe and Lulu Laima Gaigalas Natalie Senske Amy Velasquez Monkey Cara Spencer Lisa Shapiro Stephen Schlachter Nick and Abby Gillian Nicholas Cindy Hagg Rally Software Development Jeff Shellan Gerard and Barbara Shellan Scott Shellan Niki Lou and Pam Vovk Dr. Roger Harbert Mike and Priscilla Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Judson Skaife Mr. and Mrs. Carl Halen Elena Hershey Sandra Andrews The Birthday of Gwen Sparn Marla Meehl Ruth M. Hirter Portia Husted Lee Tripician Kara Tripician The Birthday of Anna Kauffman Friends and Family The Birthday of Gabriela Ury William and Lizanne Ury Ralph Kramer Joan Kramer Holt Penny Vardell Suzanne Hough Miriam Lindahl Edward Lindahl In Honor of Beloved Pets… Anne McWilliams Robert Meyers Anna Michaela Hasan Robin and Scott Minkoff Carol and Richard Barron Ji Sun Stetson Artemis Kathy Bowen Linnea Emerson Scott Wiesner Avery Grapes Karen Fienberg Marlene Hackman Richard Hackman The Birthday of Cindy Nelson Nancy Nelson Bear Katie Yturri Sasha Tara Burkley Theodore McKittens Audrey Lawson Tom Joann Roberts Trace, Zoie and Cally Gina Holler Zeke Progress Now Page 11 The Staff of Alpine Hospital for Animals Leah Morton Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Denver, CO Permit No 152 2323 55TH STREET BOULDER, CO 80301 Humane Society of Boulder Valley How to Find us: Adoption center and Sunnyside Retail Store 2323 55th Street, Boulder 303-442-4030 Open Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training and Behavior Center 2323 55th Street, Boulder 303-442-4030 ext. 368 For online registration go to boulderhumane.org/training Veterinary Clinic 2323 55th Street, Boulder 303-442-4030 ext. 680 Open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Closed Sunday. By appointment only Animal Care and Control 2323 55th Street, Boulder 303-441-3333 Thrift and Gift Shop 5320 Arapahoe Road, Boulder 303-415-0685 Open Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Donations accepted: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. WOULD YOU LIKE TO help us save on postage and printing costs? 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