Wags `n Whiskers - Lakeshore Humane Society

Volume 17 — Issue 2
Wags ‘n Whiskers
Dear Lakeshore Humane Society Family,
June 2013
Inside this issue:
President’s
Purr-spective
Page 2
Fundraising
Page 3
Donations
Pages
4&5
Memorials
Order Form
Page 5
Happy Tails
Page 6
Adoptable Critters
Page 6
Education
Page 8
Public Outreach
Page 9
Memorials &
Honorariums
Page 11
Lakeshore Humane
Society, Inc.
1551 North 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: 920-684-5401
Fax: 920-684-5702
E-mail:
[email protected]
Visit us on the Web
www.lakeshorehumane.org
See us on facebook
Lakeshore Humane Society
Hours of Operation
Monday & Tuesday
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Wednesdays
Thursday & Friday
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed Holidays
It is with extreme excitement that I
introduce myself to you as the next Director
of Operations with the Lakeshore Humane
Society. For the last 10+ years I have
served as a Principal Transportation
Planner with the East Central Wisconsin
Regional Planning Commission in
Menasha, which serves 10 counties in east
central Wisconsin. In that position, one of
my primary duties included planning,
implementing, and advocating for the
transportation needs of elderly, disabled,
and low income populations. Much of my
time was spent working with and
coordinating with municipalities,
advocacy groups, and other non-profit
groups in addressing needs throughout
the agency's region. Over the years, I
have developed a passion for the nonprofit sector and working with individuals
and groups that work to improve quality of
life and make a difference in the
community. As an animal lover, I think this
transition to advocating for animals in
need will be a relatively easy one for me,
especially with my vast experiences in
budgeting, invoicing, grant writing, public
outreach/presentations, and program
and personnel management experience;
non-profit experience as a member of
numerous boards, committees, and
councils primarily advocating for the
needs of elderly, disabled, and lowincome individuals; and my leadership
qualities.
I am a Manitowoc native and current
resident, moving back here in 2002 after
my wife and I spent a brief stint in the
Stevens Points area right after college. I
am a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin – Madison with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Geography with an
emphasis in Human Systems, Processes,
Urban Planning and Regional
Development. My beautiful wife Laura of
nearly 12 years (also a Manitowoc native)
and our three beautiful daughters (Ella 9,
Nadia 7, and Anna 4), and I love animals
and our two cats were adopted from the
Lakeshore Humane Society (Killian, who
was adopted in 1999 turned 14 in May!
and Murphy was adopted in 2008 as a
kitten, making him almost 5). We also have
a chocolate-colored goldendoodle named
Lambeau who is 2 and a lap dog more than
anything.
So where do we go from here? Although
we cannot forget the past and what this
organization has accomplished and stood
for the last 40+ years, we must focus on the
future. A bright future. Since it's beginning,
the Lakeshore Humane Society has served
animals in need and they need us now as
much as they ever have. Although the local
economy has had its ups and more so
downs in recent years, we still have a wealth
of community resources, passion, and
people that have an infinite love for
animals, especially animals in need and
their well-being. With a little planning and
a lot of TLC and hard work, we must
continue to band together, to keep this
wonderful agency rolling ahead. Having
been in the urban planning sector for the
past 12+ years, I have been able to see
many successes come to fruition because of
hard work, passion, and tactful planning.
So what is my plan?
1. Draft a plan; a plan that incorporates
the thoughts and ideas of staff,
volunteers, board members, our
membership, and community
stakeholders.
2. Expand community awareness,
education, and address
misinformation, stigmas, and negative
perceptions of this agency in the
community. Being a Manitowoc native
and resident for most of my life, I have
heard a number of these first-hand.
3. Increase funding. Not only to funding
levels that backfill operating shortfalls,
but replenish safety nets and surpluses
to make needed facility and program
improvements that will attract the entire
community.
4. Decrease operating costs. I think this
one speaks for itself.
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Wags & Whiskers
Wags & Whiskers is the official
newsletter of the Lakeshore
Humane Society, Inc. Anyone
interested in submitting articles
or information for this
publication may send the
specifics to us via e-mail:
[email protected]
Or via “snail mail” at:
Lakeshore Humane Society
Attention: Newsletter
1551 North 8th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Inclusion in our newsletter does
not necessarily indicate
endorsement or support by the
Lakeshore Humane Society.
Some articles may come from
other humane organizations or
individuals thereof. Articles may
be edited due to space
constraints, etc.
2012 — 2013
Board of Directors
President: Keith Philippi
Vice President: Stephanie
Greetan, DVM
Treasurer: Mary Jo Haban
Secretary: Dawn Burgard
Directors
Felicia Gauthier
Joe Gunzel
Ann Marie Luckow
Kim Lazansky Philippi
Kim Repinski
Kitty Wendt
Shelter Staff
Director of Operations:
Jason Kakatsch
Jodi Field
Elise Geiger
Sarah Franklin
Karley Clayton
Mary Jo Becker
Dori Chase
JoAnne Kohlbeck
Nicole Downing
Casey Fayes
Helen Brown
Ray Daron
Damien Kluczinske
Hailey Rogala
Thom Loveless
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President’s Purr-spective
Dear Friends of the LHS,
The organization has achieved one of its
four key strategic objectives with the hire of
Jason Kakatsch as Director of Operations.
Please join me in welcoming Jason to this
great organization.
The LHS Board of Directors, staff and
dedicated volunteers are working hard to
accomplish the remaining three key
strategic objectives identified in an earlier
brainstorming session:
• Improve LHS Operations
• Decrease Days of Care
• Increase Presence in the Community
Kitten season is well established this year
and we have 24 kittens looking for their
forever homes along with 131 young adult
and adult cats. Foster homes are needed to
care for the orphaned kittens or adult cats.
If you are interested in being a Foster
Parent, please contact the shelter at 6845401. One person can make a difference,
You. Adopt or Foster a cat today.
Thank you, Dr. Andrea Carroll for your
pledge to match animal sponsorships.
Through your generosity and that of 72
other individuals, 144 total animal
adoption fees have been reduced and 54
animals have found forever homes. Our
goal is 200, we are three quarters there.
You are Invited to attend the next
membership mingle and meeting on
Sunday, July 28th 3pm to 5pm for family
fun, food and LHS updates. Featuring the
first annual Dog Day of Summer scavenger
hunt.
If you have any questions or concerns about
the content of this editorial, I would love to
talk with you. Please call the shelter and
leave a message for me.
Keith Philippi,
President, LHS Board of Directors
by Keith Philippi
Tax-Free Distributions
from Your IRA
In 2013, if
your age is
over 70.5
years, you
are eligible to
make tax-free
distributions
from Individual Retirement Accounts
(IRAs) for charitable purposes.
Normally the required minimum
distributions (RMD) are considered
taxable income. Uncle Sam let you put
money into your IRA without paying
taxes on it with the understanding you
would pay tax when you take the money
out in retirement. BUT any gift made
directly to a charity is exempt from this
tax. This offers a wonderful opportunity
to give to LHS.
If you would like information about this
tax-wise giving option, contact the LHS
office and leave a message for Treasurer
Mary Jo Haban.
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FUNDRAISING
REMINDER
The annual LHS Rummage Sale will
be held August 15-17. Please do
not bring clothing, or electronic
devices like televisions and
computer monitors to the sale.
These items do no sell well or at
all. At the end of the sale we
have to pay a fee to dispose of
electronic equipment. Please
bring your donations in starting
August 1st.
Not only does Kwik Trip pay us to send in Milk
Moola™ caps and tops for 5¢ each, but now we
can collect and send in the tan ovals from boxes
of Glazers® Donuts for 10¢ each! The Milk
Moola™ program is already going great for the
shelter, so, with the addition of the Donuts to
Dough™ we’ll receive so
much more from Kwik Trip!
You can clip weight circles
from bags of Purina brand
dog and cat food, then
send them in or drop them
off and we earn Purina
Points.
Stuff-a-Van
A Fundraising Event to benefit the
Lakeshore Humane Society
Manitowoc
Buy coffee, help LHS
animals...it is that simple!
Please consider purchasing
"rescue roast" via this website:
http://www.raisemoneyforpets.
c o m / l a h u s o . h t m l
It makes a great gift for animal
lovers too! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the
Lakeshore Humane Society! There are three different
types of coffee: Regular Roast ($6), Dark Roast ($7), and
Toasted Almond ($7). Each 6oz bag comes with our logo
on it! Single serve K-cups also available!
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CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS
Abts, Stacy
Ackley, Madison
Amann, Patti
Ambrogio, Grace
Amundson, Randy & Belancca
Andersen, Kaye
Anonymous
Arnold, Wendy
Aurora Employee Fund
Aubry, Nicole
Augustine, Lisa
Baars, Al
Babcock, Jeff
Baumann, Rudy
Beaulieu, Nancy
Beaver, Kylie
Behm, Brandon
Beitzel, Lynn
Bell, Alina
Belongia, Lori
Berg, Sandy
Biles, Heather
Bishop, Laura
Bitkers, Jeanne
Blanch, Valerie
Boeder, Grace
Boettcher, Karen
Bolder, Chris
Boldt, Trudy
Booth, Cathy
Boyer, Mary Jo
Brachmann, Derk
Breech, David
Breech, Jacky
Brefczefczynski, Gerald &
Elaine
Breider, Edmund
Brickner, Jerry
Brown, Dan
Budnik, Joan
Buenzen, Joseph
Bur, Bonnie
Burgard, Dawn
Burgitt, Marge
Butler, Mary
Carron, Pam
Carter, Jessica
Cavanaugh, Brian and Deb
Cechal, Sue
Chapla, Jim
Chizek, Al & Mary
Chong, Kim
Chupita, Leonard & Lois
Clark, Thomas
Coller, Donald & Nancy
Crabb, Sarah
Czechanski, Chris
Daly, Margaret
Danby, Karen
Decker, Barbara
Decker, Emily
Deering, Dorothy
Densky, Jack
DeWein, Jim
Dezeeuw, Robin
Dorocher, Sue
Dowdy, Curt
Drewa, Leshia
Dubner, Mary Ann
Duescher, Mike
Dunderdale-Hall, Helen
Eagles Club
Ecumenical Food Pantry
Eis, Kim
Ellerman, Cheryl
Ellermann, Amanda & Seth H.
Erdmann, Alex
Erdmann, Jennifer
Ericson, Janice
Euclide, Holly
Evraets, Christian
Ewen, Cale
Falls, Wanda
Feil, Inge
Fels, Sara
Festival Food
Fidler, Jeff & Pat
Flentje, Elaine
Forshier, Helen
Franz, Al
Free Family
Free, Lola
Freeman, Julie
Freis, Jon
Froelich, Amber
Gau, Jane
Gauthier, Felicia
Gayette, Katie
Geigel, Bridget
Gerner, Sheri
Gierke, Krystle
Giesler, Chris
Gigure, Karin
Girl Scout Troop 8386, Two
Rivers
Girl Scouts, Valders
Gleckner, Annette
Gorbeil, Lee
Gordon, Liz
Graff Family
Granfors, Maxine & Ken
Groddy, Hillary
Guenther, Julie
Gulseth, Danielle
Hagedorn
Hagman, Larry
Hamberg, Shawn
Hamilton Care Center
Hampton-Gregory, Andrea
Handl, Heidi
Hansen, Judi
Hanson, Christine
Hassemer, Aubry
Hastreiter, Carol
Hauck, Janet
Haver, Jeff
Hawki Family
Hebert, Cheryl
Hennessey, Jill
Hoeltke, Traci & Bill
Hollander, Sharon
Holschbach, Julie
Hoover, Norma
Hrnciar, Margie
Hubbard, Richard
Huebner, Melissa
Hyse, Glenda
Ingrisch, Jenna
Jacquart, Melissa
Jaeckel, Renee
Jagemann, Amy
Jarvis, Shirley
Jefferson School
Jeske, Mike
Johns, Judith
Johnston, Donna
Kane, Susanna
Kangas, Mary
Kanieski, Jenny
Kappelman, Cheryl
Kellner, Dave
Kiel, Laurie
Kiesow
Kinjerski, Lora
Klein, Jane
Klein, Tina
Knier, Sherry
Knucksen, Debra
Koeppel, Vicky
Kohl, David
Kohls, Gary
Kollath, Verlene
Konecny, Kurt
Kono, Bob & Darlene
Kool Aid Kids
Koscielak, Ron
Kozelka, Jeff
Krajna Family
Kratochol, Megan
Krause, Brenda
Krause, Stephanie
Kreie, Kristy
Kretsch, Betty
Krueger, Larry
Kuepper, Steve
Kuether, Leah
Kumbalek, Roger
Kwik Trip, La Crosse
Laack, Karen
LaBreaque, M
Lambries, Gretchen
LaRocque, Marcia
Larson, Wanda
Leiker, Kean
Lesperance, Carla
Lewis, Charles
Lichterman, Debra
Link, Brian
Lorge, Debbi
Lorrigan, Carol
Lowe, Claire
Lukas, John & Kihwa
Lukas, Kiwah
Luker, Lois
Lukow Kids
Malek, Faye
Maney, Eileen
Manitowoc Food Service
Manitowoc Heating
Mason, Denise
McGrath, Peggy
McNeill Family
Meneau, Patty
Messman, Steven
Meyer, Lou Ann
Miller, Wayne
Montanex, Sharon
Morison, Mary
Mueller, Jessica
Mueller, Stephanie
Murray, Laura
Neilitz, Paul
Nickels, Pat
Norman, Caden
O'Leske, Bonnie
Olson, Gayette
Olsowy, Megan
Osieczanek, Kris
Papez, Carrie
Pech, Archie
Petco, Manitowoc
Petersik, Danielle
Peterson, Kala
Peroutka, Sharon
Philippi, Keith & Kim
Pine River Dairy
Pitroski, Sue
Pivonla, Judy
Pliszkiewicz, Pat
Ploeckelman, Shawn
Port Cities Crematory LLC
Prauser, Donna
Preston, Joy
Prochnow, Peggy
Pupeter, Mark
Rabas Family
Rebarcheck, Vicky
Reichert, Margaret
Reindl, Peggy
Reindl, Scott
Remiker, Mary
Retzlaff, Shawntel
Rezach, Rick
Ribar, Barb
Rick S.
River Hills Tenant Fund
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CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS
...continued from page 4
Rocheleau, Bonnie
Rodriquez, Gerhardt
Rohrer, Christina
Rosinsky, Lisa
Rossana, Craig & Pam
Rudder, Wanda
Ruesch, Paige
Rusch, Marc
Sadoff Iron & Metal Co.
Saduske, Marilyn
Schaus, Brianna
Schaus, Marjorie
Schemenauer, Denise
Schisel, DJ
Schisel, Kolten
Schley, Brian & Tiffany
Schmidt, John
Schmitz, Connie
Schroeder, Kevin & Jenny
Schulz, Kenneth
Scully, Sarah
Seidler, Barb
Senn, Rayne
Mark
your
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calend
Shermeister, Gail
Sherwin, Julie
Short, Mayra
Sierra, Tania
Simac, Molly
Simon, Anton
Simon, Megan & Michael
Skarivoda, JoAnne
Smith, Kathy
Sortwell, Laura
Sosnosky, Lynn
Sprenger, Doris
Stangel, Kevin
Stich, David
Stordahl, Pat
Strzyzewski, Kari
Stubbe, Donna
Super 8 Manitowoc
Sutter, Jean
Swigert, Leo
TA Motorsports Inc.
Taylor, Barbara
Tecton, Kathryn
Terriens, M
Teuke, Shawn
Thao, See
Thompson, Rosemarie
Thomspson, Brandy
Thrivent Financial
Todl, Richard
Tompson, Rachel
Tosdale, Kelly
Townsend, M.
Trass, Tobin
Troullier, Dana
Tweedale, Tina
US Bank, Kentucky Derby
Vance, Joan
Vanderbloemen, Sandy
Voelker, Alagra
Voelker, Tracy & Mark
Vogel, Jack
VonArx, John
Waack, Gary
Wachowski, Karla
Wade, Randy
Wagner, Brenda
Wagner, Brian & Susie
Wallach, Teresa
Wallander, Leslie
Wartick, Carl
Wartick, Mrs.
Watts, Jenny
Weber, Sara
Wedel, Christine
Wehunt, Carol
Wellner, Bonnie
Whipple, Marilou
Wilhelm, Sandi
Willems, Tara
Wilson, Audrey
Wilson, Liz
Wish Upon A Paw
Wohlschlager, S
Wolf, Justin
Wyland, Brent
Yanda, Lisa
YMCA Childcare
Zeldenrust, Lucy
Zelinski, Chuck
Every effort is made to keep an accurate log of our
memorial, in-kind and cash donations. Many times
the handwriting or printing is hard for us to decipher.
Typos or misspellings are completely unintentional.
Watch our website and upcoming newsletter for information about this year’s
Walk for Kindness
on September 21st!
Mark
your
calend
ar
MEMORIALS
Wall of Love
Sponsorships
A ceramic tile with imprint will be placed on the
reception area walls as remembrance or
acknowledgement
Picture or words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 ______
Sponsors the animal until it is placed in a home
Cat/Kitten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.50 ______
Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67.50 ______
Small Dog/Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 ______
Lifetime Kennel Sponsorships
Spay Neuter Low Income Fund
*Lifetime Bronze Plaque will be displayed on one of the
front dog kennels
Dog Kennel Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2500 ______
Would you like to help stop the animal population
explosion? Donate to reduce the overpopulation!
Dog Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 ______
Cat Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 ______
Memory Lane Dog Park
We have beautiful paths for our dog walkers to enjoy!
Tree Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500 ______
Bench Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000 ______
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HAPPY TAILS
“Hi, I am from Michigan and I
drove there to adopt my cat
from you that I saw on
Petfinder. I wanted to send a
picture of Lakota and let you
know he is still doing great! I
adopted him on 4-24-2004!”
“Nellie has taken over my
son's chair :) She is very
comfortable in the house.”
Vicki
Christine
PET ADOPTION reimbursement
Wall of Love
4.25” square ceramic tile
with your personalized
choice of imprint will be
placed on the reception area
wall as a memorial or
acknowledgement.
The objective of this guideline is to establish a policy which is
uniformly practiced at all locations, with respect to the purchase of
adopting a pet.
KI wants to help rescue a pet and bring it home. KI will reimburse full
and part-time employees the cost of a pet adoption from a certified
rescue center. Example: Humane Society. KI will pay up to $100 for a
cat and $150 for a dog annually (adoption cost/fees/etc.) to rescue a
pet.
Call or stop in the office to order your tile!
ADOPTABLE CRITTERS
L ay l a i s a 1 0 ye a r o l d
Rottweiler who is back looking
for her forever home. She is
spayed and up-to-date with
routine shots.
Ninja is an extra large male
adult domestic short hair. He is
neutered, up-to-date with
routine shots, and house
trained.
Duncan is a St. Bernard/Great
Dane mix that originally came
to us last summer. He was
adopted but was recently
brought back because they
said he wasn't getting along
with the other dog in the
house. He's sad about being
back and doesn't understand
why he is with us. He's a
loveable boy who is well
behaved and loves his human friends.
Pepper is a large male adult
domestic short hair. He was
found on S. 23rd Street on 328-13. He is neutered, up-todate with routine shots, and
house trained.
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Trap-Neuter-Return: The Humane Answer
to Feral Cat Overpopulation
What is Trap-Neuter-Return?
Let's start with what Trap-Neuter-Return is NOT. TNR is not
"abandonment" because cats in TNR colonies are not
bonded to people, but to other cats and are not adoptable
into homes. Feral cat caregivers -- who often reach into
their own wallets to provide spay/neuter, veterinary and
other care for the cats -- are not "owners" of the cats, but
volunteers and good Samaritans providing a valuable
community service.
So then what is TNR? It is a growing trend implemented by
municipalities nationwide (and Europe) to manage the
growing feral cat population, both immediately and longterm. The TNR program ends reproduction, stabilizes feral
cat populations and improves individual cats' lives. The
three step process is to trap all feral cats in a colony, neuter
them, and return them to their territory to live out their lives.
Cats are also inoculated for rabies and ear-tipped (to
identify them as a neutered cat). Any kittens and humanfriendly adults are socialized and adopted out to good
homes.
TNR also involves a colony caretaker who provides food
and adequate shelter and monitors the cats' health. TNR
has been shown to be the least costly, as well as the most
efficient and humane way of stabilizing feral cat
populations. The program ensures no more kittens are
born and prevents the cats from being impounded and
killed in animal pounds and shelters.
More than 300 local governments across the country have
laws or policies supporting the practice of TNR. Major cities,
including New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia,
Indianapolis, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and dozens
more, have embraced TNR. Enlightened animal control
and public health officials have endorsed it, calling it
common sense and effective.
Trap: Humanely trap all of the cats in a colony (a group of cats living
outdoors together).
Neuter: Take the cats in their traps to a veterinarian or clinic to be
spayed/neutered, vaccinated and ear-tipped (a universal symbol
indicating they have been neutered).
Return: Return the cats to their original outdoor home to live out the
rest of their lives.
What is a feral cat and how is it different from a stray?
Feral cats are domestic cats, but not domesticated. Unlike
the sweet cat you may share your home with, feral cats have
had little or no contact with humans, so they are fearful of us
and are not adoptable. They have a home - the outdoors.
Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species that live
and thrive in virtually any landscape and have been living
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outdoors among
people for more than
10,000 years. Feral
cats are healthy and
can enjoy the same
lifespan as pet cats.
Besides controlling
f e r a l
c a t
population, what
are some other
advantages to
TNR?
There are many
advantages to TNR in
a d d i t i o n t o
stabilizing the growth of the feral colonies by preventing
new litters. The behaviors and stresses associated with
mating — such as pregnancy, yowling and fighting — end
once they are altered, as well as the odor of unneutered
males marking their territory. This is great news if you
happen to live in the midst of a cat colony. A group of
neutered feral cats returned to its area also prevents new
unneutered cats from moving in and taking over, once
again starting the cycle of overpopulation and nuisance
behavior. Another major advantage to TNR is that, once
implemented in a large enough area, it can reduce the influx
of cats and kittens into local rescue shelters, thereby
lowering kill-rates and increasing the chance of adoption for
cats already in shelters.
Why not just euthanize the cat instead of returning it?
Fair question...The traditional techniques by Animal
Control of trapping and disposing of feral cats is a lesson in
futility. Eradication doesn't work because cats breed
prolifically out of control and faster than they can be
trapped for eradication. Trapping and removing cats
allows for other new cats to re-populate the same area,
known as the "Vacuum Effect.” Conversely, sterilized feral
cats that are returned to their site of capture cannot breed
and will also keep fertile outsiders away. Thus the
population in a managed colony is reduced over time as
kittens are removed to adoptive homes, seriously ill or
injured cats are euthanized, and others die due to natural
causes. Any new cats that may arrive in a managed colony
are identified and sterilized before they breed. Because of
this, more animal control agencies than ever are willing to
try TNR, a more humane, non-lethal, and proven
successful method of reducing cat overpopulation.
OK, then why not put them in the shelter for
adoption?
Rescuing feral cats and trying to adopt them out is not
practical for two important reasons. First, they are
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EDUCATION
Top 10 Reasons to
Adopt a Black Dog
10. Black dogs are easy to find the snow
9. Black dogs absorb heat - perfect for
cuddling on a cold winter day
8. Black dogs make you appear thinner
7. Black dogs excel at night time games of
hide & seek
6. Black dogs never look dirty
5. Black goes with everything & always
coordinated with your outfit
4. Black dogs look presentable on any
formal occasion
3. Black is a combination of every color in
the spectrum, so you actually have a dog
who is blue, green, red, etc.
2. Black dog hair is invisible when stuck to
your good black wool coat
#1 reason to adopt a black dog...
A black dog is just as loving, loyal
and trustworthy as a white, brown,
or yellow dog!
Sciencenetlinks.com
Cats have led a paradoxical existence, from being treated like gods to being associated with witchcraft. Much of
this ambivalence toward cats is probably because they remain enigmas. Although cats are often friendly and
warm to people, they still behave as though their independence were total. They are mysteries to us and one of
the qualities that adds to their mystique is the meow. Scientists have long speculated on the meanings of both the
cats' meows and purrs. Meows are rarely heard during cat-cat interactions and it is believed to be a learned
response, based on its effectiveness in getting human attention. The purr, on the other hand, is something cats
are able to do from birth when they purr primarily while suckling. Purring is used in a wide variety of
circumstances, not just when a cat is happy. For instance, veterinarians have noticed that some cats purr
continuously when they are chronically ill or appear to be in severe pain. It is thought that they do so as a way to
solicit care from humans.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Destination Imagination Team
LHS to Exhibit at
Manitowoc County Fair
In our on-going effort to
in-crease interest in our
mission and our goals,
the LHS will have a
1st Place
booth at the Manitowoc
Fun Ev
County Fair in August.
ery
for
one
Information will be
available on microchip
ID implants, SNAP,
Farm Felines, LHS membership, and more. If
you are interested in working the booth,
please call the shelter and ask to be placed
on the - “Fair Volunteer” list.
In 2013, you helped LHS raise $888.
LHS still needs your help…please bring
your empty bagged aluminum cans to
the shelter.
Our goal for 2013 is
$2000.
Thank you
The kids had such a
wonderful time
helping out at the
H u m a n e S o c i e t y.
Thank you so much for
the opportunity! The
k i d s e n j o y e d
everything they were
able to help out with:
laundry, socializing
with one dog,
socializing with many
cats, cleaning litter
boxes, giving the cats
water and changing
the cat's dirty/wet
blankets. They voiced
that they really felt
they made a difference and that they made not only the
cats and other workers happy, but they themselves felt
happy after helping out. They had FUN!
Attached is a picture of the Destination Imagination Team.
Please let me know if there is anything else you would
like.
By the way, the team placed 1st place during their
competition in which they talked about the work they did
at the Humane Society.
Thanks again,
Tiffani Schley
School Counselor Jefferson Elementary School
DR. ANDREA CARROLL PLEDGES
PET SPONSORSHIP MATCH
Dr.
For each pet sponsored, Dr. Carroll matches that
sponsorship in kind. So, if you sponsor a pet, you’ll help do
twice the good since Dr. Carroll will then sponsor one as
well! If you would like to sponsor, stop in at the front desk.
Come to the LHS to meet Jake...
he is waiting for his forever home!
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...continued from page 1
5. Reduce stress on the animals (coined recently by LHS
as “velocity”) as well as on the staff, board members,
and volunteers. Throughout the years, LHS has seen
many animals come through their doors, but the same
can be said for staff, board members, and volunteers.
By maintaining and improving the comprehensive
operations of the organization and establishing more
consistency, stress levels for all should be minimized as
a plan is being implemented.
6. Last, but in my opinion most important, is continue
to fulfill the mission and objectives of the Lakeshore
Humane Society.
Overall, my vision and something I am going to put my
heart and soul into, is a balance between the care of
animals in need and the health of this wonderful
community asset. I have many more thoughts and ideas
and I'd love to share
them with all of you. I
look forward to meeting
each and every one of
you, so feel free to stop
in and say “hello”.
That's it for now. Time
to get to work!
Sincerely,
Jason Kakatsch
Pawtistic Pals
On March 2 the shelter hosted Pawtistic Pals, a project
coordinated by Lakeland College students, Melissa
Jacquart, Sara Luchsinger and Jessica Sundee. As a
requirement for a leadership course, students created a
project to address a need within their community or
assist a local organization. Pawtistic Pals combined two
local organizations Autism Society of the Lakeshore
(ASL) and the Lakeshore Humane Society (LHS),
providing members of the ASL friendship group with a
new idea for monthly outings in hopes of inspiring
community involvement and creating an additional
outlet for LHS volunteers.
Children of the ALS friendship group and their parents
were given a special tour of the shelter, including a
sneak peek behind the scenes, and participated in a
scavenger hunt. They also had the opportunity to spend
time in one of the cat colony rooms or walk one of the
many deserving canine residents. Participants had a
great time learning about the shelter and spending
time with animals, and many expressed the desire to
return as volunteers and/or participants in future
shelter events.
Faithful Friends Pet Cremation Services
For those who want the best for their beloved pets
Division of Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer
Family Funeral Homes and Crematory
1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Tel.: (920) 769-0500
Melissa, Sara and Jessica would like to extend a special
thank you to volunteers, Dawn Burgard, for her help in
coordinating the event and providing participants with
a shelter tour and scavenger hunt, and Emily Decker,
for her help in creatively naming the project!
Attention All Members!!!
It is your right and privilege to work on a committee.
We are always in need of your involvement to serve on the following committees:
• Building & Maintenance • Fundraising • Membership •
• Nomination • Newsletter • Finance •
Please e-mail secretary Dawn at [email protected] if you are interested in serving on a committee.
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In Honor of
Arlyn Rohde
Greg Rhode
Kathleen Clark Rohde
Marcia Keil
Betty Hanish
EAA Manitowoc Chapter 383
Donna Hays
Elizabeth Becker
Jill Cavanaugh
Gary & Joan La Plant
Isaac Pankonin
Robert Scherer
Gerald & Germaine Waak
Jennifer Mc Laughlin
Howard Hamann
Barry Dennis
Karin Gigure
Elaine & Billie Williamson
Carl Wartick
Mayra Short
Modesta Olson
Augie
Rick & Mary Larson
Gene Kusche
Sue Kusche
Georgia Nischke
Marcia Mendoza
Kirk & Ann Jansen
Robert Christensen
Ken & Judy Krings
Allison Kautzer
Valerie Vanderlinden
Shangri La Investments LLC
Kevin & Victoria Neelis
Margaret Braun
Guy & Debra Rhode
Pat & Vernon Gulseth
Daniel & Ann Luisier
Mike & Kathy Halla
Philip Hallock
Jason & Sarah Pielhop
Karen Papke Webster
Melissa Marks
Bonnie Schrank
Terry & Gay Hartman
Ron & Sharon Kaminski
Dr.Geralyn Carducci
Frank Kautzer
Tom & Jo Ann Boyson
Nan Hallock
Russel & Sarah Engelbrecht
Elaine & Donald Hansen
Bob & Ellen Feller
Deb & Jeff Rusboldt
Kathy & Phil Eck
Lois Terp
The Flower Gallery
Howard Karstaedt
Steven & Donna Rowling
Georgia Rabideau
Norbert & Dorothy Linsmeier
Carol Waskow
Marlene Klement
Gary Waskow
Shirley Diedrich
Helen Diedrich
Bernadette Colontonio
Gregg & Chris Chalupka
Ralph Skarda
Mary Graczyk
Kathy Blohn
Lora Zengler
Karie Hessel
Patrick Christel
Marilyn Christel
John & Peggy Banke
Don & Helen Bleser
John Sosnosky
Christine Chalapka
Jeanette Pekarske
Rap Greening
Mack Family
Rosie
Elizabeth Leist
Jean Karl
Loris Raether
Edith Lyon
Ken Grimm
Scott & Janet Zunker
Wayne Kohlmeier
Gerald & Pat Strebel
Gary Koenen
Mary Jo Otto
Northwest Mutual Credit Union
Marlene Kohlmeier
Velcheck & Finger
Ziad Salamek LLC
Mark Mrozek
Nancy Spoentgen
Wally & Janice Pautz
Katherine Havlichek
Linda & Paul Kappelman
Ludene Stock
Tony & Lynn Beitzel
Irene Ihlenfeld
Ann & Ed Planski
Julie Hag-Chapman
Brenda & James Gorzelitz
Sally Halstrom
Sandra Scheer
Mike & Sally Braun
Lycos
Doug & Bev Olm
Midnight
David Breech
Dorothy Schmalz
John & Joan Doolan
Thomas & Elizabeth Jayne
Brian & Dorothy Jayne
John & Pam Roekle
Mary Graczyk
Randall & Jona Miller
Florence Spindler
Peter Spindler
Alyce Zietlow
Costantini Family
Joanne Kronberg
Gerald & Germaine Waak
Irene Luethge
WM NV-Philantropic West
of Vicky and Jutta's dogs
Marie & Jack Kubitz
...continued from page 7
essentially a wild animal and usually have no interest in
living with humans. These cats are totally undomesticated,
having been born and raised in the wild with little, if any,
human contact. Imagine putting such an animal in a cage
at the Lakeshore Humane Society and expecting it to be
adoptable. It would be similar to caging an opossum or a
raccoon and expecting it to act docile. Secondly, there are
simply too many feral cats to be able to absorb into the
shelter system, particularly with the number of
domesticated cats available for adoption.
How would a TNR Program get established in
Manitowoc County?
For long-term cusses, TNR must be a collaborative effort.
The cooperation of the caretaker is required to facilitate the
trapping and provide long-term oversight. A veterinarian is
needed to perform the spay/neuter surgeries. For the cats'
long-term security, the owner of the property where the cats
reside must agree to the project and neighbors need to
understand and accept what is being done. The
municipalities may need to revise ordinances to ensure a
managed colony is permitted, such as an animal-at-large
ordinance.
We are fortunate in that LHS has agreed to manage the
logistics of a county-wide TNR program, which would
include:
• Registration of cat colonies
• Coordination of altering/vaccinations with local vets
• Public Outreach and Education
Assuming the local municipalities agree to make the
necessary ordinance changes, the program could be
implemented in a relatively short timeframe. Key to the
successful implementation, however, is community
education of what TNR is (and isn't). This public education
will be a focus in the upcoming months, so watch for more
conversation on this issue. And as always, your support is
beneficial and appreciated.
In Closing...
TNR isn't just the best option for controlling feral
cat populations; it is the only one that works. Doing
nothing contributed to the current overpopulation
problem. Contact Jason Kakatsch at director
@lakeshorehumane.org
or Jill Hennessey at
[email protected] for more information or if you
would like to help get a TNR program off the ground. It's
the cat's meow.
For more information: Implementing a Community
Trap-Neuter-Return Program http://www.humane
society.org/assets/pdfs/pets/implementing_community_
tnr_pt1.pdf
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Calendar of Events
2013
June
June 8-9
June 21
July 13-14
July 20
July 28
August 10-11
August 15-17
August 17
August 20-25
September 7-8
September 21
October 15
October 19
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Petco Adoption Weekend
11am-1pm
Singles Night
Petco Adoption Weekend
11am-1pm
Stuff-A-Van Event - Mtwc
Membership Meeting 3pm
Petco Adoption Weekend
11am-1pm
Annual LHS Rummage Sale
Stuff-A-Van Event - Mtwc
Manitowoc County Fair
Petco Adoption Weekend
11am-1pm
Annual Walk for Kindness
Annual Meeting & Election
Stuff-A-Van Event - TR
Mission Statement
The mission of the corporation is to ensure the
humane and compassionate treatment of all
animals entrusted to its care, reunite lost animals
with their owners, provide for all adoptable
animals to be placed in responsible, permanent
homes, euthanize animals when necessary and
extend humane education to the public.