SHELTER TAILS - Woods Humane Society

Woods Humane Society
SHELTER TAILS
Inside this Issue:
2012 year in review
P3
volunteer corner
P4
Wiggle Waggle WRap-up
P5
Woods humane alliance
P6
Legacy circle
P7
Joe and Judy Leonard:
Looking to the Future
P7
save the date
P8
winter/spring 2013
A Perfect Match
So many wonderful animals pass through our doors. With some, their charms are
obvious, but then there are the Arnolds. Arnold was eight years old when he came
to Woods in July. His skin was in bad shape, his coat was dull, he was overweight, he
drooled. Despite all of this, he quickly became a favorite with staff and volunteers. A
sweet disposition, a willingness to please, and endless patience made him universally
loved.
He participated in Critter Camp,
pairing up with a camper each
week during the summer,
teaching them about the
responsibilities of pet ownership
as they coaxed and encouraged
him through the agility course.
Volunteers frequently chose
him to help represent Woods
at community events. Our
Community Programs Director
taught him to speak. But five
months later, he still did not
have a home of his own.
Linsey, one of our Animal Care Staff, had an
especially soft spot for Arnold and on occasion
would take him home with her at night. Before
long she figured out that of all the animals she
brought home, Arnold was her family’s favorite.
It was his personality that won them over, and
the fact that he made all of them happy. So in
November, Arnold went home with her for good.
Our Mission:
To serve, protect and shelter
homeless companion animals;
To place animals in
humane environments;
To promote responsible pet
ownership, provide humane education
and reduce pet overpopulations;
To celebrate the human/animal bond.
Since settling into his forever home, Arnold’s skin
problems have disappeared, his coat is shiny, and
he has lost nine pounds. He still drools, but that is
not a problem for Linsey and her family—they keep
drool rags handy and from
time to time take note of
how many drool bubbles
he has suspended from his
jowls—the record is four
on one side.
Is the perfect cat or dog
waiting for you at Woods?
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From the Director’s Desk
Dear Friends of Woods Humane Society,
Board of Directors
Kevin Dye
President
Lenny Jones
Vice President
Lisa Adams
Treasurer
Simone Michel
Secretary
Jon Ansolabehere
Jimmy apRoberts
Stacy Gregory
Jennifer Melton
Melanie Morgan, DVM
Dan Lloyd
WHS Shelter Staff
Thank you for making 2012 such a resounding success! Your support, generosity
and vision allowed us to change the lives of thousands of homeless dogs, cats,
puppies and kittens, each of whom would thank you personally if they could. We
also took a big step in our unyielding commitment to providing the highest quality
of care by welcoming our first full-time veterinarian to the team. Thank you for
making it all possible.
With the holidays behind us and 2013 in full swing, I’m eager to share our plans for
the coming year. With your continued support we look forward to:
•
Uniting more dogs, cats, puppies and kittens with loving families than ever
before;
•
Introducing an array of new humane education and community programs,
including Spring Break sessions of our popular Critter Camp, humane
education presentations in elementary schools, a monthly speakers series
for children and adults, and exciting opportunities for kids to celebrate their
birthdays with the dogs and cats at Woods;
•
Launching a full range of new canine training programs for recent adopters
and pet owners throughout our community;
•
Expanding our hours to ensure that, despite your busy schedule, we’re here
for you when you’re ready to find your new best friend;
•
And, landscaping the beautiful grounds surrounding our 25,000-square-foot
facility, making Woods a destination for animal-lovers from far and wide.
Cory Karpin
Executive Director
Steve Kragenbrink, CVA
Director of Community Programs
Serena Martinez
Operations Director
Denise Reynolds
Business Manager/HR Representative
Joy Miller
Development & Outreach Associate
Susan Powell, DVM, PhD
Staff Veterinarian
Heather Harris, DVM
Malcolm Riordan, DVM
Part-time Veterinarian
Rebecca Mundy
Registered Veterinary Technician
Zahlia Cronce-King
Surgery Coordinator
Ashley Williams
Surgery Assistant
Britta Lundberg
Veterinary Assistant
Michelle Rizzi
Behavior and Training Coordinator
Heather Massoni
Animal Care Supervisor
Anne Holdsworth
Chris Williams
Animal Care Team Leaders
Chelsea Connors
Jessica Hennion
Chantalle Little
Linsey Milligan
Mario Papaleo
Patrick Regan
Christopher (CJ) Schotbough
Morgan Smith
Tim Williams
Kristin Youngberg
Animal Caregivers
Devra Lake
Customer Service Supervisor
Kathryn Janiszewski
Natalie Savic
Customer Service Representatives
As we progress through our expansion plans, rest assured that our primary focus
will remain on the thousands of animals who pass through our doors and the
3,000+ spay-neuter surgeries performed in the Woods-Cashin Surgery Suite each
and every year.
If you’d like learn more about
what’s in store and how you
can support our expansion
plans in 2013 and beyond,
please feel free to contact me
anytime. I can be reached
at (805) 543-9316 Ext. 20
or via email at ckarpin@
woodshumane.org.
Sincerely,
Cory Karpin
Executive Director
Shelter Tails
2012 success:
Found loving forever homes
321 cats, 210 kittens,
496 dogs & 63 puppies
for
Year in Review
Thanks to your support, 2012 was a big year for the dogs and cats at Woods Humane Society. Below are
just a few examples:
1,090
•
Found loving new homes for
•
Our medical team performed 3,295 spay and neuter surgeries and surpassed the
•
16,000
dogs, cats, puppies and kittens
mark since opening the Woods-Cashin Surgery Suite in 2007
Continued our “Spay it Forward/Neuter the Next” feline program, performing another
$10 spay and neuter surgeries for residents in Atascadero and Paso Robles
•
1,000
Continued our partnership with SLO County Animal Services Division by providing low-cost spay and
neuter surgeries for all of the adopted dogs and cats at the County Shelter
160
Pet Visitation Program
•
Hosted
local children, ages 9-12, in our summer Critter Camp
•
Expanded our
visiting more retirement and assisted living homes than ever with our loving Woods dogs
•
Welcomed Susan Powell, DVM, PhD as our first full-time Staff Veterinarian
•
Completed major enhancements to our beautiful (now even more beautiful!) facility, including the
addition of
•
Woods Goods
, our new pet retail center
Was voted Best Local Nonprofit Organization by the New Times Readers Poll for the
fourth
year in a row!
Thank you for helping to make
2012
another wonderful year for the animals we serve.
With your help we’ll have an even bigger impact in
2013
!
,
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Shelter Tails
Volunteer Corner
Research and experience has shown that providing high quality
photos of adoptable pets increases their likelihood of a quick
adoption. But with limited resources, it’s often a challenge for
shelters of all sizes to find the time and expertise needed to
make that happen. Here at Woods we’re lucky enough to have
not one, but two pairs of talented volunteers who, week after
week, spend countless hours capturing the essence of our many
adoptable pets.
Mimi Ditchie has been volunteering at Woods for seven years
and can usually be found in our cattery with photo partner,
Linda Beatson. The two have teamed up to make sure that
each of our feline guests is treated like a Hollywood celebrity.
With Linda keeping their attention in the background, Mimi
takes the photos, often dozens, until she captures the unique
personality of each cat. When the two are asked what keeps
them coming back year after year their answer is simple: “We
just want to see these animals end up in loving homes.”
More recently, Chelsea Mills and Marianne Bollinger
joined the team, but their focus is on our adoptable dogs.
Researching, experimenting and even attending a workshop
on this very topic,
the duo has quickly
mastered the art of K9
photography. Chelsea
is the photographer,
while Marianne works
to create just the perfect
pose, and between the
two of them they have
captured the spirit and
beauty of all of our
adoptable dogs.
Welcome to Our
New Board
Members
Woods Humane Society is fortunate to benefit from the
passion, expertise and insight of a volunteer Board of
Directors. We proudly welcome our newest members
to the team:
Jennifer Melton (with Tiller):
Jennifer grew up in
San Luis Obispo and
graduated from Cal
Poly in 1996. In 1999
she co-founded Cloud
Star, a manufacturer
of all natural pet treats
that is based locally and
distributes its products
worldwide. When not
busy churning out Buddy
Biscuits, Jennifer can be
found on an early morning hike with her good friend Tiller
(adopted from Woods), coaching AYSO soccer, spending
quiet time with her family, or helping Woods Humane
Society with their next big thing.
Lisa Adams (with Sasha)
Lisa is Vice President/Branch
Manager for Rabobank, NA.
She lives in South County with
her husband, two sons and two
wonderful pets, beautiful dog
Sasha and spunky cat Jazz.
Lisa was born an animal lover
and fell in love with Woods
Humane Society on her very
first visit. Not long after she
joined the Board of Directors
to work on behalf of the many
homeless companion animals
in SLO County.
In December we also said goodbye to longtime board
member and Treasurer, Cheryl Wieczorek. Cheryl joined
the Board in 2007, shortly after Woods moved into its new
facility, quickly expanding from a small shelter with a few
employees to a full-service humane society with a staff
of 30. Her finance and accounting skills were invaluable
during that transition and in the years that followed. The
Board of Directors and staff at Woods thank Cheryl for her
six years of service and congratulate her on her new role
as General Manager of Pasolivo in Paso Robles. While her
passion and expertise will be missed on the Board, we’re
grateful to have her continued support in other ways.
Shelter Tails
Wiggle Waggle
2012 Wrap-Up
We celebrated everything DOG at the 20th annual Wiggle
Waggle Walk for Woods: A Festive Day in SherWoods
Forest in October. The event was an amazing success and
we are happy to report that both our fundraising and
participation numbers far exceeded expectations. Over
500 dogs helped to raise $50,000 to benefit the homeless
animals of Woods Humane Society—making Wiggle
Waggle the largest K9 event on the Central Coast. The
2012 Woods Cup Team Fundraising Trophy went to Aaron
Avila and his team of “fun”draising Shenanigans.
Special thanks to our Wiggle Waggle planning committee,
led by Laura Slania, who worked tirelessly to produce our
wonderful event. Wiggle Waggle would not take place
without the generous support of local businesses and we
raise our paws to the great folks at the Central Coast Pet
ER, Lemos Feed & Pet Supply, PG&E, Charter Media, KSBY,
Blue Buffalo Food Company, CloudStar, Rabobank, Conoco
Phillips, SLO Brewers Guild, Rajun Kennels, Jaffa Café,
Meathead Movers, Farm Supply, Galaxy Theaters, IMPO
Shoes, Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic, Carmel & Naccasha
LLP, First American Title, The Kennels of Springdale, The
Frances Chang Seeds of Love Foundation, American
General Media, El Dorado Broadcasters, and the SLO
NewTimes.
Plans are already in the works for the 21st Annual Wiggle
Waggle Walk, and this year’s event is already looking to set
new records and will include a lot of new surprises! Make
sure to join our email list for updates.
Corporate and business sponsorships are available for the
2013 Wiggle Waggle Walk for Woods. Contact the shelter
for more information.
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WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE
January 1 – December 31, 2012
Advocate
$1,000 - $2,499
The Board of
Directors at
Woods Humane
Society would like
to thank the
following people and
businesses for their
membership in the
Woods Humane
Alliance.
The Humane
Alliance is a
community of
donors providing
major support for
the homeless dogs
and cats of the
Central Coast
and helping Woods
Humane Society
expand its
life-saving work.
Protector
$5,000+
ASPCA
Mary Bianco
Charter Media
Edwin and Jeanne Woods
Family Foundation
Elinor Patterson Baker Trust
Gazin Foundation
Andrea Haddad
Harold Miossi CharitableTrust
Henry W. Bull Foundation
Hind Foundation
Lenny Jones
Laurence C. Gaebe Family
Foundation
Petsmart Charities
Sammy Pineau
PG&E Campaign for the
Community
S.L. Gimbel Foundation
Sophidion Foundation
Guardian
$2,500 $4,999
Ahmanson Foundation
Felicia and Jack Cashin
Jamie Palmer
Ron and Laurel Viola
Ethel Frends Foundation
ABR Enterprises
The Adele A & Harold J Westbrook
Foundation
Artxezin and Rosario Amezcua
Stuart Atkins
Deborah Baldwin
Gary and Linda Beatson
Debbie Boyd
Josh Brolin
Brown Family Foundation
Mary E. Buren
Cal Poly Aristocats
Cambria Plumbing
Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club
Charles Cole
Zorus and Judy Colglazier
Margaret Collier and Raul Castillo
Cheryl and Jim Conway
William and Beatrice Elder
Donald A. Ellis
Beth Faerigan
Bert and Candace Forbes
Glide Foundation
Kathleen Goetten
Goetz Manderley
Pawsitive Day Pet Sitting
Laura Hopkins
Sue Kerckhoff
Tim Kershner
Pamela Kramer
Bradley Kyle
Bernice Lacks
Don and Barbara Lagrand
Jeff Liberman
Richard and Yvonne Macias
Ann Martel
Thomas and Kathy McLaughlin
McNamara Realty
Nancy Mellen
Dean and Mildred Miyazaki
Betty Monroe
Linda Morgridge
Alexander and Suzanne Morrison
Multi-Pak Corporation
Helen Nielsen
Lila Oliver
Peet`s Coffee & Tea
Pismo Coast Association Of Realtors
Carrol and Joan Pruett
Brian and Jeri Roberts
Scott and Jane Robinson
Sinsheimer, Juhnke, McIvor & Stroh
SLO County Golden Retrievers
Joseph and Erica Spellacy
Gail and Roger Steele
Cheryl Stoltenberg
Straight Up Sports
Joanna and Garland Sumrall
Tish and Robert G. Tefft
Mildred G. Federico Charitable
Foundation
Randall and Jamie Voss
Roberta Wallace
World Service Mediation Group
David Zwarg
Partner
$500 - $999
AT&T Employee Giving Campaign
Carrie and Dale Anderson
Virginia Bass
Beary Cute Bears
Henry Bell
Edward A. Bowie
Stephen Brehm
C.L. Smith Elementary School
Fred and Joan Carrington
John Collins
Nancy Davis
David and Julie Delfino
Kevin Diamond
Mark and Mimi Ditchie
Cynthia Douglas
Marion Erling
Etna Interactive
Jim Gentilcore
Bryan and Bev Gingg
Barbara Good
Gene Green
Raymond and Marilyn Harrigan
Heritage Oaks Bank
Peggy Hernandez and
Gregory Power
Fred Hindler
Christi Huff
Janis Immel
Paul and Katey Johansen
Maryalice Jones
Jaime Juarez
Judith and Martin Kaliski
Cory and Michelle Karpin
Patrick Kelly
Sherry Kennedy
Rick and Janet Kirk
Doc Kleckner
Kathy Kuretich and James O’Meara
James Landreth
Heidi McIntire
Juanita McMullen
Kathy Miller
Anna Moloney and Robert
Welborn
Melanie Morgan and Mark Long
Diane and Kerry Morris
Barbara Mummey
Kenneth Myers
Kermita Myers
Native Trails Inc
Eric and Kelly Nelson
Richard Neumann and Laura
Kennedy-Neumann
Petco Foundation
Kenneth and Darlene Ramey
Lawrence S.Ratner
John and Jeannea Rhodes
Debra Robertson
Maureen Sherwood
Glenda Shupnick
Mike & Linda Sims
Laura Slania
Al and BarbStevens
Charles Stockstill
Kristen and John Swift
Margaret Swigart
The Phone Center
Dolores Thomas
Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant
Vallartas Mexican Cantina
Thomas and Kim Vetsch
Virginia Walter
Rex and Janice Wolf
Friend
$250 - $499
Jon and Catherine Ansolabehere
Susan Aalto
Pat Arnold
Josephine Avila
Margaret Balducki
Joseph and Karen Battaglia
Bayside Care Center
Margie Beaman
Bishop’s Peak School
Connie Brown
Robin and Ted Brown
Diane & Russ Brown
Jacqueline Bryant
Loretta Burke
Malcolm Buxton
California Pizza Kitchen
Roxanne Carr and Rodney Levin
Barbara Jo Cheever
Scott Coito
Dennis Combrink
Creekside Pet Boarding
Dave and Jan Crowther
Jim Cruce
Lynn and Nancy Cutler
Burke and Rena Dambly
Rose Damour
Dexter Daniels
Janice Davis
Donna Davis
Beverly Delmartini
Maureen Dresp
Allison Duly
Norma J. Dyakon
Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #3389
Barbara Ehrbar
Cathy Enns
Donald and Marguerite Erickson
Darlene & Len Essig
Virginia and Jerry Evans
John and Sharon Fitch
Richard Fleming
Lynne Frank
Donald and Barbara Fullerton
Motivative and Communicative
Concepts
Susan Gates
Girl Scout Troop # 41016
Girl Scout Troop #40566
Elizabeth and Douglas Girouard
Barbara A. Goldman
Jerry and Sandy Gothe
John Gutierrez
Donna Haney
Marjorie Hanks
Melanie Harris
Barbara Hasson
George Hauser
Robin Hayward
Ryan Hebert
Theodore Henson
Deborah and Jim Hernandez
Heather Hildenbrand
Susan and Myron Hood
Mark and Elizabeth Hornickel
Marilyn Houghton
Cheryle Inboden
Alva Jahnes-Smith
Catherine Johnson
Lester and Karin Katz
Anne and Gene Keller
Earl and Jean Keller
Joann and Larry Keller
Keller Williams Realty Central
Coast
Bonnie and Jerry Kelley
Penny Kennedy
Berta and Steven Kerr
Andrea Kessel
Bonnie Konopak
Charlene and Rich Korsgaard
Susan Leiter
Coral Levin
Daniel Lewis
Lightshine Enterprises
Robert and Cathe Lincoln
Richard and Helen Livingston
Diane and Roger Ludin
John Lyle
Dan and Mona Lloyd
Joyce Mackenzie
Gary Maier
David and Amy Marshall
Evayne Martin-Coen
Ray Martorano
Patrick and Shirley McCullough
Tiffany McInerney
Phyllis McIntyre
Joan Mensonides
Helen and John Meyers
John Miller
Joy and Michael Miller
Julie Miller
F. Stuart Miller
Susan Minker
Debbie Mitchell
John and Diantha Mooneyham
Joan Muir
Darline Murphy
John and Martha Murphy
Lynn Nash
Christopher Neary and
Tracey Adams
Raymond and Elizabeth Nelson
Magdalena O’Connell
Jon O’Hare
Eileen Orback
Pacific Coast Survey and Design
Group
Matt Parrott
Virginia and Frank Pekar
Linda Pester
Shellie and Dennis Philbin
William and Linda Pierce
Martin and Joan Rafter
Kathleen Redden
Roselyn Richardson
James Richardson
Linda Rieger
Kelly and Terry Robinson
Patricia Roche
San Luis Ambulance
Savage Spirits
Richard Schmid
Kate P. Secrest
Neal and Darlene Shubert
Bob Simmons
Carmen Simpson
Anne Sinsheimer
Suzan Smith
Drew and Anna Squyres
Allen and Joann Stanfield
John and Leslie Steinbeck
Kate and Jeffrey Stulberg
Betty J. Swirin
Patricia Taylor
Evelyn Tolin
Trumpet Vine Catering
Ke-Ping and Susan Tsao
Rob Villeza
Karl Von Kries and Shelby Bohl
Wallace Group
Sharon Ward
James Watson
Doris Watson
Luann Welliver
Phyllis Will
Mary Pat Woodling and Robert
DeSilva
Legacy Circle
Woods Humane Society has many people to thank for its success over the past 58 years, none
more important than those who have included Woods in their estate planning.
Like Joe and
Judy, these visionary donors have provided invaluable support that has impacted the lives of
tens of thousands of homeless animals in San Luis Obispo County.
For more information about making a planned gift to Woods Humane Society, contact Cory
Karpin, Executive Director at (805) 543-9316 or [email protected].
Planned Gifts Received 1992-2012
Lawrence E. Austin
Anita J. Blaisdell
Ethyl B. Bomskow
Linda E. Bourke
William F. Bunsen
Kurt and Wilma Buttles
Louise H. Chlebos
Dollie Clare
Catherine Cook
Ruth Marie Cook
Helen E. Cunningham
Ida Dean
Castle Dellinger
Bette Earp
Warren and Doris Farkas
Alice Forsyth
Richard Lee Fox
Barbara Evelyn Goodsell
Clarice Irene Grobe
Lucille G. Gzowski
Lorraine Hanten
Elkan T. Hart
June Hess
Jeanne P. Holden
Harsha G. Hutheesing
Clifford and Janet Johnson
Laurence and Janus Johnson
Thomas and Delores Joyce
Victor and Nona Koski
Virgil Leinardi
Mayme L. Lewis
Mary Elizabeth Lindeman
Wesley Martin
Berniece E. McCulloch
Harold William Mears
Clark Merrick
Ina M. Metcalfe
Jan Mracek
Dorothy Novo
Barbara E. O’Donnell
May R. Osinga
Evelyn M. Paulsen
Vernon F. Peterson
Arline Ruth Peterson
Hazel B. Pinze
Virginia and Burt Polin
Sharon Ream
Alva C. Righetti
Walter K. Riley
Jack E. Robinson
Eileen Rossier
Levina G. Simpson
Current Legacy Circle Members
Marsha and Ira Alpert
Stuart Atkins
Erika Bell
Steve Clinkenbeard
Scott Cramolini
Burke and Rena Dambly
Cathy and Bob Drake
Kevin Dye
Beth Faerigan
Frank and Jennifer Goodwin
Stacy Gregory
Jean Hanna
Judy and Joe Leonard
Mary E. Lindsay
Larry and Jeanne Lovelace
Robin Madsen
Clay A. Marcus
Dorothy and Bryan McDonald
June R. McIvor and Duane Hall
Victor Mitchell
Rolf and Marcella Poprowski
Wilma Smith
Paul Smith
Denis and Violet Stone
Alan Thomas
Linda L. Tomlinson
Jennifer and Manuel Toscano
Dorothy Trulock
Jodie Wakefield
Dorothy Walker
Reed Wheeler
David and Cheryl Wieczorek
Betty Andrews Stark
Albert and Nancy Stornetta
Dorothy H. Thomson
Terence Treadwell
William J and Thelma Vetter
Mary Lou White
Walter and Lois Wilkinson
Rose E. Williams
Edwin and Jeanne Woods
Frederick Newhall Woods III
John Yates, Jr.
Ena S. Zeiler
Please let us know
if you have included
Woods in your estate
plans.
We would love to
acknowledge your
vision and compassion.
Joe & Judy Leonard: Looking to the Future
Joe and Judy Leonard began volunteering at Woods in September of 2009. Judy had just retired from Arroyo Grande High School
and Joe found time between projects at his high performance auto shop in Grover Beach. Like most volunteers it didn’t take long
for them to fall in love with one of our adoptable animals… then another, and another. Judy jokes that “one of the best results of
volunteering has been our adoption of three Woods cats. They initially caught our eye but have since won our hearts”
“Volunteering at Woods has opened our eyes to the immense contribution being made by staff and volunteers,” Joe explains.
“Through their adoption program, spay and neuter programs, micro-chipping services and education programs Woods is making
an immeasurable impact on the lives of homeless animals in SLO County. But what we love most is knowing that even those dogs
and cats that are not immediately adopted will stay as long as necessary to find a loving home of their own.”
In 2010 Judy and Joe set up their trust to include a future bequest to Woods Humane Society. “We included Woods for a number
of reasons,” explains Judy. “Most importantly, it’s our way of ensuring that Woods will always be there to care for the homeless
dogs and cats of SLO County. It’s also our way of showing appreciation for
the love, respect and professional level of care provided to all the animals at
Woods. The staff has made us feel like part of the Woods family, and for that
we’re very grateful.”
Many years from now Joe and Judy’s vision, compassion and generosity will
become their legacy. Their bequest to Woods will be used to underwrite future
renovations to the Cattery facilities and to provide a safe, happy and healthy
place for cats and dogs.
“It was such a simple process and you don’t have to have millions to make a
difference,” says Judy. “Our pets have given us so much over the years. This is
our way of giving something back.”
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Shelter Tails
5th Annual Wine 4 Paws
Wine drinkers and animal lovers unite! The fifth annual Wine 4 Paws weekend,
presented by Cloud Star, will be held at 70 pet-loving wineries throughout the Central
Coast on April 13 and 14. All weekend long participating wineries will share their
proceeds with Woods Humane Society by donating a percentage of sales or all of their
tasting fees. Either way, you end up with great wine and the animals at Woods benefit.
Sarah Tomasetti, the amazing Woods volunteer who cooked up the idea for Wine
4 Paws in 2008 and has organized the event since, said, “It’s been very exciting to
see Wine 4 Paws grow into a well-known event that draws people from throughout
California and beyond. In year one, we were thrilled with 30 participating wineries
and $7,000 raised for Woods. This year we have 70 wineries participating and have set
a goal of $35,000!”
The event includes a free passport available to print on the Wine 4 Paws website
(www.wine4paws.org) or you can pick one up at any of the participating wineries during
the event. When you visit a winery and help generate a donation, you’ll get your passport
stamped. With four stamps, you’ll be entered to win one of many raffle prizes.
Presented by our friends at
Be sure to mark your calendar for April 13 and 14, grab your Wine 4 Paws map,
and enjoy a weekend of fine wine and fundraising. To see a full list of participating
wineries and get your map and passport, visit www.wine4paws.org. Then head out
to the wineries on April 13 and 14 to taste wine, buy a few bottles, and help Woods
Humane Society unite homeless pets with new loving families.
SAVE THE
DATE
February 14
Valentine’s Day at Bella Vinos Wine Bistro
in Morro Bay
March 8
Spring Break Critter Camp Registration Opens
April 5
From the Barrel
• A celebration of the end of prohibition
at the Santa Margarita Ranch
Summer Critter Camp Registration Opens
April 13 & 14
Fifth Annual Wine 4 Paws Weekend
May 31
WHS and AmpSurf celebrate Wine, Waves
and Beyond
Visit woodshumane.org and click on our
event calendar for updates and information.
Woods
Humane
Society
875 Oklahoma Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA
ph: (805) 543-9316
f: (805) 543-9524
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