Winter Newsletter - Humane Society Calumet Area

Humane Society Calumet Area
Celebrating 70 Years of Community Service
Making a Difference One Life at a Time
Winter 2012
Giving shelter animals a voice
Director’s Welcome
Animal Welfare: What Can You Do To Help Change Northwest Indiana?
What happens to the animals that are turned away from Humane Society Calumet Area when
there is no more room? This is a question none of us want to think about but it is one that
undoubtedly crosses my mind several times every day. It is also a giant reality of what we are
facing on a daily basis in our area due to pet overpopulation. So that we never have to question
the fate of any animal, we are calling upon the communities in Northwest Indiana to pull together
and form a collaborative effort.
HSCA certainly does not euthanize for space, but this does mean we run out of room very quickly.
The truth is that if we had a building three times this size, it would constantly be full. HSCA does
not discriminate based on where a person lives. We do have a contract in place with the Town of
Dyer and have recently entered into an agreement with the Town of Highland. As a courtesy to the
Town in which we reside, Munster, we also provide assistance as well. We want to partner with
your municipality too. I urge you to get involved. Ask your Mayor, Town Council or Commissioner
to contact me today about how we can start to work together to change animal welfare in Indiana.
Did you know that in a recent study by the Humane Society of the United States, Indiana was
ranked number 35 on a list of animal friendly states? Illinois is number 4. We are decades behind
where we need to be, but with your help we can get there.
As donors, friends of the animals, and volunteers, I urge you to find out what’s going on in your
community. The Humane Society Calumet Area is here to help and we need your help to do that.
What is your municipality doing with stray animals? You have the right to ask what your local
animal control is doing and know where animals are ending up. Is there a local Rescue Group
or Humane Society in Northwest Indiana that needs assistance? Send them our way. We are all
working toward the same goal but we all need to get on the same page.
Humane Society Calumet Area undoubtedly makes a significant difference every day in the
community but we want to do things better! As part of our strategic plan, we have realized that to
become more effective we must begin to look outward to the community as a whole. This year we
want to help more animals than ever before. It is our goal to significantly reduce the number of
homeless pets in Northwest Indiana through adoptions, education and spay neuter services.
In Partnership,
HSCA 2011 by Numbers
Rachel Delaney
Executive Director
Total animal Intakes: 1738
Total animal Adoptions: 1494
Lost Animals Returned to Owners: 154
Dogs transfered to rescue: 8
Feral Cats TNR (Trap Neuter Return): 49
In This Issue
Helping the Animals in Unique Ways
Meghann Borowski & Raychel Anoe chose to honor
their late uncle’s memory in a creative way to benefit
the animals.
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1 | Director’s Welcome
7 | Success Stories
Words from Ex. Director Rachel Delaney
Enjoy stories from past residents who have now found their forever homes
4 | Ways to Help
8 | Adoption Center
Donations and volunteering are not the
A small selection of animals currently
only ways to help the animals
awaiting homes at the HSCA
5 | HSCA Events
9 | Caring Kids
Check out a list of our upcoming events
and highlights of recent events
to help the animals
6 | Helping Hands
A special section to thank those that
have helped the animals in big ways
Meet kids that are doing great things 11 | Our Supporters
A list of those that have recently made
donations to the HSCA
Cover Photo
Reggie (4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) was rescued
(freed) from a puppy mill at about 3-months-old due to health issues with weak
back legs and parasites. Lovey (6-year-old Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) was an owner surrender when she was 4-years-old.
They are very sweet, friendly dogs and are best friends. They walk together
on leash and when one stops to investigate, the other stops and waits. They
sleep together, play together and look out the door together. Lovey has the
perfect name as she wants to visit with everyone and sits to be talked to or,
better yet, petted. Reggie is more reserved and waits to make sure Lovey gets
attention and then he will also visit.
Pat Thomas
The photo was taken by Woof Studios in April 2011.
Woof Studios will be at the shelter May 12 and August 11 & 12 taking professional pet portraits. They now use green screen technology to offer hundreds
of background variations. Visit their website at http://woofstudios.info.
HSCA Staff
Executive Director - Rachel Delaney
Adoption Center
Shelter Manager - Bernie Zemen
Asst. Manager - Danny Martinez
Development Dir. - Stephanie Peterson
Special Events - Amanda Morrone
Volunteer Coordinator - Cheryl Ceko
HR / Bookkeeping - Karen Grenda
Adoption Counselor - Kathy Hughes
Receptionist:
Dina Stipes
Leslie Minogue
Kennel Staff:
Diane Rybicki
Billy Vogel
Katti Kissinger
Brandy Jenkins
Alyssa Madsen
Intake Center
Intake Coordinator - Mary Spear
Intake Manager / Behaviorist- Jennifer Sims
Behavior Specialist - Beth Rubino
Lab Techs:
Liz Popovich
Nicole Arwood
Gary Tiemens
Kennel Staff:
Nathan Velez
Jody Gutherie
Ericka Parker
Breanne Bizon
Estelle Marcus Animal Clinic
Clinic Director - Holly Anderson, DVM
Staff Veterinarian - Katrin Asbury, DVM
Veterinary Technician - Lauren Kirchhoff
Humane Society Calumet Area
421 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
Phone - 219.922.3811
Fax - 219.934.2785
[email protected]
www.hscalumet.org
Shelter Hours
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 11:00am - 4:30pm
Tues/Thurs 11:00am - 6:30pm
HSCA Intake Center
421 45th Street
Munster, IN 46321
Phone - 219-836-2583
Fax - 219-836-2761
Intake Hours
Mon/Weds/Fri/Sat 11:00am - 4:30pm
Tues & Thurs 11:00am - 6:30pm
Sunday - CLOSED
The HSCA is a private, non-profit 501(c)3
animal welfare organization established
in 1941. We are not a branch of local
government or any other agency, but
a charitable organization dedicated to
connecting the lives of animals and humans.
Our Services
Pet Adoptions
Humane Education
Dog Obedience Classes
Lost & Found
Pet Therapy
Microchips
Board of Directors
Officers
President - Judith Olen
Vice President - Jerry Szymoniak
Treasurer - Paula Poulsen
Secretary - Rhonda Cavazos
Members
Dave Richards Rick Kasprzak, Jr.
Julie Feinstein
Erik McMullen
James Nagy
Lori McBride
Julie Klein
Linda Lawson
Honorary Members
Estelle Marcus
Executive Director - Rachel Delaney
PAWS Resale Shoppe
2817 Jewett St.
Highland, IN 46322
Phone 219.838.PAWS
www.hscalumet.org/paws
Store Hours
Tues - Sat 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 12pm-4pm
Closed Mondays - Donations Welcome
Store Manager - Kathy Sargent
Speak!
Winter 2012 - Volume 8, Issue 1
Quarterly Publication in Winter, Spring,
Summer and Fall
Editor/Design - Stephanie Peterson
Printer - Largus
Circulation - 12,000
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Shelter Features
Paws Resale Shoppe
If you are looking for stylish, inexpensive furnishings and houseware
items, look no further. The Paws Resale Shoppe, located in downtown
Highland, has everything you need to furnish a dorm, apartment or
home. From gently used bedroom sets to televisions, and dishes, Paws
has everything you need to make your space cozy and beautiful. Paws
also has jewelry, toys, books and and other items at great prices.
All proceeds from Paws Resale Shoppe help the HSCA continue to
shelter animals and find them loving homes.
Paws A Resale Shoppe
2817 Jewett St.
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-PAWS
Open: Tues - Sat. 10am - 4pm
Thursdays 10pm - 6pm
Closed Mondays
Unique Ways to Help the Animals
Meghann Borowski and Raychel Anoe were devastated
when their beloved relative Nick Anoe passed away on October 2, 2009 at only 27-years-old.
Nick was Meghann’s cousin and Raychel’s uncle. He was a
loving owner to his pets Maggie, Kobie, and Molly and also
an avid Chicago White Sox fan. His family purchased a
legacy brick at U.S. Cellular Field, but Meghann and Raychel
wanted to do something
to honor his love for
animals.
Meghann and Raychel
decided to turn their
grief into a project to
help homeless animals. They decided to
host a Valentine’s Day
fundraiser at Kahler
Middle School for their
classmates. Meghann
& Raychel organized a
raffle, bake sale, and
charged admission at
the door. They raised
$1,080 for the shelter.
The shelter hopes to add advanced obedience / agility
classes this year if enrollment permits.
The ASPCA Virtual Pet Behaviorist (www.aspcabehavior.
org)site notes that activities such as agility training, fetch,
tug-of-war, freestyle, and flyball are great outlets for high-energy dogs. Training and games are also a great tool to help
foster a strong human / pet bond.
The United States Dog Agility Association, Inc. (USDAA) describes
Dog Agility as “a competative sport
that tests a person’s skils in training and handling of dogs over a
timed obstacle course.”
Meghann Borowski & Raychel Anoe pose with the agility equipment they donated in
memory of Nick Anoe.
To help enrich current
shelter dogs and provide the possiblity of expanding obedience training services,
Meghann and Raychel decided to designate their donation
for agility equipment. They purchased a tire jump, six-pole
weave bar, six adjustable jumps, and a tunnel.
In honor of Nick, a memorial sign was placed in the kennel
at the shelter stating, “‘We can judge the heart of a man by
his treatment of animals.’ ~Immanuel Kant
This is dedicated to the kind and gentle heart of
Nicholas Anoe (1982-2009).”
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Dogs with loads of extra energy
may turn to destructive behavior such as chewing to stave off
boredom. Training is a great way
to bond with your dog and help
her release extra energy. Training activities can be as simple as
teaching your dog to sit on command or to come when called or
as complex as running an agility
course.
HSCA is always adding new obedience classes to our schedule, so visit www.hscalumet.org for
current dates or call 219-922-3811 for more information.
Check out these books and DVDs recommended by ASPCA
for positive dog training methods:
The Power of Positive Training by Pat Miller
Maran Illustrated Dog Training
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar, PhD
New Puppy, Now What? DVD by Victoria Schade
Ways to Help
Alley Cat Special
Stardust II in Merrillville, IN currently offers bowling
for only $1.50 per game every Thursday when a $2
donation is made. All donations raised from this
program go directly to the Humane Society Calumet
Area. Through this program, we have consistently
raised anywhere from $500 - $800 every month
since its inception.
We would like to thank the staff at Stardust II for their
generosity and for creating such a great program.
Paper Recycling Program
You can help the homeless animals
of the HSCA and the environment
by simply bringing your newspapers,
magazines, mail, school & office papers, notebooks, folders, and catalogs
to our green and yellow recycle bins.
We have consistently received around
$200 per month thanks to your donations!
Please do not put cardboard in the bins!
Did you know?
For every ton of paper recycled (each bin holds 2 tons):
7,000 gallons of water is saved
390 gallons of oil is saved
17 fewer trees are used
60 pounds of greenhouse gases are avoided
Birthday Parties at the Shelter
Shelter birthday parties are a great option for children who love animals. Imagine having a party for
your child and not cooking or cleaning!
For as little as $150, the HSCA will host a party for up to 20 kids (additional kids $5 each) featuring a
behind-the-scenes shelter tour, cake, ice cream, drinks, games, animal play time and more!
Dogs love shelter birthday parties, too! Your pup can invite his doggy friends for a time of games and
dog birthday treats. Throw your best friend the birthday bash of his life.
Stretch & Scratch
These cardboard scratcher attach to the cat’s cage bars. The
cats love the scratch and rub
their faces on the Stretch and
Scratch. Stretch and Scratch
promotes healthy stretching
and helps keep nails clean. For
more information visit:
www.stretchandscratch.com.
Shop and Search Online
Go to www.igive.com, choose the HSCA as your charity
and shop as you normally would at your favorite online
stores like Best Buy and Target. A percentage of your
purchase will be donated to the HSCA.
If online shopping isn’t your thing, do all of your Internet
searching at www.goodsearch.com. Search and get results like you would with any other search engine. Everytime you search, money is donated to the HSCA. It’s that
easy! Just 500 people searching four times a day would
raise $7,300 in a year!
Wishlist
•Cat Litter (clay, non-clumping)
•Liquid Laundry Detergent
•Paper Towels
•Stamps (letter and postcard)
•Copy Paper
•18” Wet/Dry Floor Squeegee w/ Foam Blade for uneven surface
•Long Handle Scrub Brushes (available at Menards)
•Mop Buckets
•Mop Handles and Mop Heads (long, stringy kind)
•9 volt batteries (for microchip scanners)
•55 Gallon Heavy-Duty Trash Bags
•Blankets
•Towels
•Gas Cards (for animal transports)
•Office Supply Store Gift Cards
•KMR (Kitten Formula)
•Bagged Timothy Hay
•Rabbit Food (Timothy based)
•Hand Sanitizer
•Cat, dog, & rabbit toys
•Spray cheese (for dog training)
•Pet beds (all sizes and types)
Please see our www.amazon.com wishlist for more items needed
To find our list enter “Humane Society Calumet Area” or
“[email protected] in the wishlist search box.
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HSCA Happenings
Fashion Show
Our 2011 was a fun event where
human and animal fashions blended
for a fun lunch with friends. Ladies
fashions were provided by Elizabeth
Fashions and pet fashions were provided by Cozy Hound, 4 Black Paws
and Canine Affinity.
[left] Volunteer Darnika sits with a dog at the event. [right] Volunteer Elaine
presents her foster dog, Midget, to the crown with Executive Director Rachel
Delaney. Midget has special medical needs and benefits from donations to
Traveler’s Fund.
Fashion Show Sponsors
Elizabeth Fashions
Indiana Ballet Theatre
Community Healthcare System
James & Sons
Timm & Cindi Rucinski
Blossom Shop
Majestic Star Casino & Hotel
Volunteer Alyssa
and Carl rest
before they hit the
runway.
Christmas for the Animals
Every June and December HSCA
celebrates Christmas for the Animals by
collecting donations of toys and treats
for our residents. Volunteers help hand
out the gifts and every animal gets several toys and treats.
A volunteer pets a cat while helping distribute toys
and treats.
Toro waits for his
turn to get a toy.
Upcoming Events
Bubbles enjoys her collection of toys and rawhides
Tag Days April 20-22
Our largest source of donations throughout the year is our
Easter Photos and Bake Sale March 30 - April 1 tag day events. Volunteers donate two hours of thier time
to stand outside local businesses and collect donations.
Grab some sweet treats for the holiday at our annual bake
These fundraising days are essential to fund the life-saving
sale. Children and/or petes are welcome to take a photo
with the Easter Bunny for only $6 each. Donations of baked work of the shelter. If you are able to donate some of your
time, please contact Cheryl at 219-922-3811.
itmes for the sale are appreciated and can be brought in
beginning March 29.
Woof Studios May 12
Animal Baby Shower May 1
Professional Pet Photographers, Woof Studios will be at
Join us to celebrate the youngest shelter residents. Play
the shelter taking pet portraits with or without owners all
games, enjoy refreshments, and play with the baby animals. day Saturday May 12. Portraits are taken by appointment
Guests are asked to bring a gift for the puppies or kittens.
only. To make an appointment call 219-922-3811 ext. 301.
Check out our wishlist at www.hscalumet.org for gift ideas.
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Helping Hands
The Animals and Staff of the HSCA send a very big THANK YOU to:
Velko Hinge, Inc. for being such a great neighbor and
always helping us with our food deliveries even when the
weather was terrible and it was a nearly impossible task.
Stardust Bowl II - has raised over $30,000 for the
shelter through their Alley Cat Special. A special thank
you to the late Alice Germek for creating the program. Her
legacy of love and caring for the animals will always be
remembered.
BP Fabric of America Donors - Thank you to the following people for donating their Fabric of America program
money to the animals.
Francis Camilli
Glenn McLeish
Adam Dausch
Otilio Murillo
Jane Emmerth
David Olen
George Gingras
Phillip Orsi
Sara Gingras
Russell Pohlplatz
Dennis Grendzinski
Kevin Shomo
Mark Habzansky
David Smolar
John Leslie
Michael Wagner
Timothy Walczak
Providence Bank -Employees chose HSCA for their
Rewards to the Community Program.
Tami Cliff
Colleen Murphy
Kathy Erikson Michele Nielsen Andrea Gut
Erika Pacheco
Stephanie Pacheco
William Schmidt
Cindy Willis
Drs. Janet & Greg McComis - of the McComis Charitable Foundation for their annual grant to the animals.
Special Thanks to the following individuals,
groups, and businesses that have gone above
and beyond for the animals.
Rhonda Brenza
Burns-Kish Funeral Homes
Suzette Clayton
Continental Electric Company, Inc.
Danial Corbin
Crown Point Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle
Dixon’s Florist
First Presbyterian Church of Hammond
Customers of H. Dog
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No.697
Customers at Lake Federal Bank, FSB
Lansing Floral Shop
Kristy, Mel & Judy Lorenz
Macsteel Service Centers USA
Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville
Stacy Mosca
Munster Garden Club
Ref Paul G. Ramirez
Smoochie Pooch Mobile Pet Spa
Stan’s Bate & Tackle
G. William Walker Trust
St. John Lutheran Church
Wells Fargo
Project Coordinator Janet
Prieboy holds a
$5,000 check for
the shelter.
Wells Fargo- bestowed a $5,000 donation upon the shelter.
Wells Fargo has made several large donations over the years.
Dr. Lisa Preston, Maggie & Andrea - Dr. Preston and
her vet techs from St. John Animal Clinic generously donate
their time once a week to look at animals that need special
attention.
Calumet HOG Chapter of Harley Davidson- donated
$201 to the animals.
Hungry Hound-and the generous donors who contributed
to the Tree of Hope donation drive.
Bark -N- Bath Pet Grooming -of Monee, IL collected
donations at their store for HSCA animals.
Community Hospital Oncology 5 West & Oncology Outpatient -collected donations at the hospital for the
animals during the holidays.
Daniel Beatty, DVM-provided free chiropractic care for a
shelter animal in need.
The King Family - Shared the profits from their family-run
haunted house with the animals.
Executive
Director Rachel Delaney
receives a
$2000 donation from
Brooks Platt
on behalf of
his father,
Dr. Jay
Platt
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Success Stories
I just wanted to give you another
update on Remington aka: Bolt, and
send you some pictures. I know it has
been a long time, since we got him in
January. We just love him and he has
been such a good boy. He is a really
good dog. He just loves people, loves
my grandkid, he gets along good with
other dogs and he listens real good
too! He is so attached to us. Follows
us everywhere and is under our feet
all the time. (I guess that would be
the worst thing he does.) We have
enjoyed Remy so much. We are so
lucky to have found him. We have had Remy camping with
us a number of times. He has
been camping in 9 states and 24
campgrounds. He just loves to go
camping. He knows it will be a new
adventure each time. John and Becky Shuttz
The middle dog is Grace. We adopted
her from you two years ago. She was
a puppy mill rescue. Her name was
Carolina. Just wanted you to know she
is doing great with us!
Carol Macinga
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I would like to share a little success
story about Harry Thomas Belafonte
Baran (H.T.B.B.). I adopted Harry from
HSCA February 20, 2010. It was love at
first site when I saw him in his crate. I
met with him and knew he had to come
home with me. After telling my husband,
who is not a cat person, that I adopted
a kitty, I readied the entire house for
Harry. Harry came home in a cardboard
box, and once that box was opened,
he jumped onto my husband and that
was it. There was a connection and my
husband saw why Harry needed to come home with me. I want to thank HSCA
for granting me the proud mother status to Harry Thomas Belafonte Baran.
Kiki Baran
Our loving Dakota wanted a brother or
sister for Christmas. So while making a
stop at the Humane Society to drop off
some donation supplies we took a look
around. There was a tortie kitten just 19
weeks old. She kept reaching her paw out
as if to say, “can I come out and play?” She
also had the cutest face. We asked to see
her. Her name was Shawna. She didn’t
like to be held much and just wanted to run
and hide. We asked when she was born
and bells went off in all our heads. It was
the same as mine. July 30th. I looked at
my husband and he knew it was the sign
I needed to make a decision. Shawna
came home with us three weeks later. She
was given a strong name of Harley Shawna Jas. Dakota got her baby sister and
though we had a bit of a rocky start; the two of them are typical siblings. In the
evenings when watching television Harley lays on our laps and Dakota over the
back of the sofa. The two of the will cuddle and play. The laundry basket seems
to be their favorite nesting place. Harley’s best trick is knowing how to empty the
laundry shoot for me. Yes, she gets the door open and pulls out all the laundry
then sleeps on it until I do it. Harley Shawna Jas is my laughter, and my alarm
clock every single morning. God sent us the little blessing and Dakota got her
Christmas wish.
Linda Filipiak
I adopted Meka from your shelter
on 6/28/11. Meka is doing very
well; we love her, and so does
Oreo, our male cat who is 10
years old. I thought you would like
to see a picture of the two. Yes,
they look very much alike! Meka
is a great addition to our family!
Joanna Ford
Adoption Center
Animals Waiting for a Second Chance...
Top Five Adoption Questions
Things to Consider before Adopting a Rabbit
Rabbit Quick Facts
Size: 2 - 20+ pounds (depends on breed)
Lifespan: 7 - 10+ years
Fun Facts: Rabbits can be trained to use the litterbox and will
come when called.
Fernando
5 years old
Male
Smooth Collie/ Terrier mix
Fernando is a very friendly
dog with plenty of energy
and a positive attitude. He
loves to go for walks, play
and run around outside. He
gets along with most dogs
and would make a great
family dog.
Rolo
3 years old
Male
Rabbit
Rolo is an active rabbit
with lots of personality. He
loves to have plenty of time
outside of his cage to hop
around and smell things.
He loves having lots of toys
to keep him busy.
Sundae
2 Years old
Female
DSH
Sundae came to the shelter
in June 2010 as a stray.
She is a little shy and prefers to get to know people
slowly. Once you are
friends, she loves to be petted. Sundae would prefer a
quiet home where she can
lounge around and relax.
Wiley
2 years old
Male
Wiley is an affectionate guy
that always wants to be a
part of the action. He loves
to play and get plenty of exercise every day. He would
prefer a home with a large
family where there is usually
someone home.
Want to see more animals?
See more of our animals, print applications, and view our adoption procedures
at our website. Our animals can also be
viewed at www.petango.com.
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1. Cost
When you first get your rabbit, you will need to spend about
$90 for a cage, $30 for a carrier and $25 for a litter box. Food
costs average about $125 a year, plus $25 annually for toys
and treats, $125 for veterinary care and $400 annually for litter and bedding material.
2. Not Good for Small Children
Rabbits have very delicate bodies and if dropped accidently
by a child, their legs and backs can easily by broken. Children love to hold, cuddle and carry animals around - these
are precisely the things that frighten rabbits most. Rabbits are
unable to cry out when distressed, so they may scratch or bite
a well-meaning child.
3. Nutritional Requirements
Rabbits have specific nutritional requirements. It’s not enough
to throw some pellets in a bowl and put a water bottle on their
cage. The most important part of a rabbit’s diet is grass hay,
such as Timothy. It keeps their intestinal tract healthy. They
should have an unlimited supply of hay available.
Rabbits also need a minimum of 2 cups per 6 pounds of rabbit
of fresh, leafy greens daily such as lettuces, collard greens,
turnip greens and carrot tops.
4. Environmental Concerns
Rabbits must be kept indoors. They are naturally social and
outdoor hutches require them to live in isolation. A small or
medium sized rabbit needs a cage that is at least 3 to 4 feet
long. They have strong back legs made for running and jumping and they need room to move around.
5. Care
Rabbits can be messy, so your rabbit’s cage will need to be
cleaned once or twice weekly. Never pick up a rabbit by their
ears or scruff as this can result in serious injury. Rabbits need
to be brushed regularly to keep their coat in good condition.
Rabbits must be treated by Veterinarians trained in small
animal medicine. The Veterinarians listed below are qualified
to handle rabbits. Ask before taking your rabbit to a clinic
whether they have a veterinarian on staff who specializes in
exotic or small animals.
Illinois:Indiana:
County Line Pet Hospital
Southlake Animal Hospital
Karen Askounis, DVM
Andrea Carlson, DVM
Glenwood Villiage Pet Hospital
Katy Parr, DVM & Stephanie Moy, DVM
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Caring Kids
Kids have found some fun and creative ways to help the animals. These are a few caring kids from our community.
We thank them for their dedication to helping the animals of the HSCA!
St. Thomas Moore
Kindergarten-collected
supplies for the animals at
their annual Polar Express
pajama party.
Willowcreek Middle School- brought $125 cash and plenty of supplies for the animals during a recent visit.
Erin Zehner, Jenna Holguin, & Alex Dickey ran a lemonade stand last summer for the animals. They raised $64.75
for the animals.
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Hannah Cash - collected donations at
her birthday party. Hannah also organized a
school-wide supply drive at Kolling Elementary
which yielded three truckloads of supplies.
A Big Thank You to These Kids and Groups
for Helping the Animals...
Emily Gaines & Jane Wright
St. Mary Religious Education
Girl Scouts #10185 of Schererville
Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago & NWI
Erik Eikenmeyer
Southridge Elementary K-Kids
Antonia Linnane
Mitchell & Marisa Walsh
Abbey
Issac Mendoza
St. Michael School Student Council
Woodmar United Methodist Church Paws 4 Peace
Our Supporters
Supply Donations
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Adams
Ellen Marie Allen
Grayce Allen
Elizabeth Alonzo
Steve Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Kiki Baran
Laura Ban
Cassie Batson
Erica Becchino
Harry Bielawski
Mr. and Mrs. James BonHama
Lisa Bozzatti
Rachel Brauer
William Briney
Greg Broski
Ernest Brumfield
Lorraine Burczyk
Susan Burgett
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cabrera
Allison Chavez
Kathy Clark
Dr. and Mrs. David Cox
Shirley Cybulski
Irene Daniel
Patti Davis
Kimberly Delya
Amy Dennis
Janet Doe and Scott Goodwin
Sandra Doherty
Mr. and Mrs. T Dougherty
Mr. and Mrs. Andrea Dufault
Dyer Nursing Rehab Center
Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Edgerton
Don Evans
James Everett
Debra Fangras
Cyndy Fleming
Cynthia Folie
Chris Forbes
Anita Freeland
Freidheim Family
Joe Galvas
Lavonne Ganzel
Julia Garcia
Amber Gentry
Elaine Gima
Bill Gnerlich
Samantha Gottardo
Dale Gouwens
Marie Gruszka
Albert Guzman
Erica Hein
Jeanne Higgins
Eric Hofer and Deana
Schillaci
William Holifield
Wanda Huszar
Italian American Women’s
Club
Emma Jones
Danijela Karanikic
Lynette Karsten
Mr. and Mrs. Diane Kitchell
Millie Knipp
Donna Koleski
Dee Kolodziej
Christine Konopka
Duane Kuipers
Marilyn Laicow
Mary Laneott
Margaret Lang
Brenda Lauermann
Sandy McPherson
Gary Miller
Nancy C. Miller Modigell
Robert J. Molnar
Julia Moniak
Denise Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Moser
Howard Nielsen
Linda Nowak
Rosemary Odorizzi
Tracy Olechnowicz
Susan Pajak
Lori Palast
Nancy Pavelka
Julie Pearson
Jim Lawdanski
Kari Legg
Traci Lewis
Rachael & Karen Lindell
Bina Linthurst
Nancy Lopez
Lori Lucas-Martinez
Dave Luken
Cynthia Mack
Mr. and Mrs. June Martin
Teri Martin
Laura Martini
Mr. and Mrs. Katie Massei
Lori McBride
Karen McCaffrey
Lyn McHie
Mary Pelke
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
Pellegrini
Jean Pentek
PEO, Chapter AR
Cheryl Phillips
Betty Possehn
Judith Probea
Racine Family
Kelly Rentschler
Gail Repay
Riah Salon
Mr. and Mrs. Michelle Roberts
Veronica Rodriguez
William Samuelson
Louise Segal
Carla Jerred
Carolyn Johnson
Marijo Semchuck
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Services
Marie Sexton
Dorothy Shaifer
Robin Shaw
Carolyn Simmons
Kimberly Smith
Mary Ellen Smith and
Marge Norton
Mr. and Mrs. Mary Lynn South
Linda Stanley
Janice Starcevich
Mike Stegenga
Larry Stineman
Claire Stroz
Mildred Summers
Gaye Swentzel
Julie Theil
Kathy Thomas
Tina Thompson
Ella Tiltge
Elaine Torabi
Amy Triezenberg
Veronica Valentin Redmond
Anna Waters
Kathleen Welch
Kelly Williams
Christine Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Lew Wise
Sarah Yancick
In Honor of - Donation Made By
Allie & Billy Abernethy - Down Syndrome Association of NWI
Kathy Arbuckle for Christmas – LeeAnn Arbuckle
Joan Bachner’s Birthday – John & Carol Sicoli
Bandit – Dale Skibinski
Tiffani Bell – Ron & Mary Kersten; Katie, Kevin, & Dylan
McManaman; Gerald Barker
Mary Jane Brezene – Joyce & Thomas Jamrose
Joe C. – Linda Leyba
Sheila Callahan – Shelley Szymonik
Chet & Blossom – Joyce Stodola
Coby on his 90th Birthday – Mr. & Mrs. RM Moore
Mr. & Mrs. A.C. Colby III – Rosemary Nelson
Dad / Papa for Christmas – Austin & Stilley & Vanator
Mr. Cuddles – Jack Leyba, Jr.
Lisa Dial – Alexis Kennedy
Don Diehl – Bernell H. Panning; Lorraine Kobe
Frosh/Soph Club of TF South High School – Thomas
Pashak; Douglas Schlesser; Amy Bowen; Eric & Kristen
Valiska
John Gawron – Sue Couwenhoven
Thomas Grosser’s Birthday – The Bruner Family
Jill Halcarz, D.D.S. – Dr. Anthony Puntillo & Dr. Christopher
Crane
Halpern Family – Staff of Albert’s Diamond Jewelers
Mark Jacobson & Debbie Linchesky – Patty Jacobson
Kristen & Brian Jeppeson’s Wedding – Lori McBride
Mary Karlson for Christmas – Pam Hardesty
Cindy Kirby, D.D.S. – Dr. Anthony Puntillo & Dr. Christopher
Crane
JoAnne Krueger for Christmas – Gladys Hindson
Largus Printing Staff for Christmas – Harry Burke
LaPorte Seamless Gutter – F.R. Sheet Metal Co., Inc.
Cindy & Tom Leahy – Karen Cook
Mary Ellen & Kevin Lewis’ Birthdays – Patty Demkovich
Holly McCain for Christmas – Edie Straka
Valdine Matej for Christmas – Susan & Charlie Freeland
Mark Michalak for Christmas – David & Brenda Michalak
David Michalak – Mark & Elaine
Charles & Kathy Mikels – Ken & Cindy Kaduk
Martha Nicholson for Christmas – LeeAnn Arbuckle
To my Lizzy Pollits – Mr. Donald Sayre
Rachel, Stephanie, Jennifer, Cheryl & the Staff of HSCA –
Lori McBride; Kim & Darrin
Darlene Sayre – Don Sayre & Family
Sparkee – David & Kathy Krahn
Mrs. Toni Sri – Dixon’s Florist
Walter & Kathy Topp – The Kurcs
Spero & Paula Valavanis & Zoe – Chris & Liz Valavanis
Spike, Ike, Thunder & Pumba – Bernadette Papp
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Vaughn’s Wedding – Cheryl & Donald
Johnson
Dr. Wallis of Glenwood Village Pet Hospital – Penny
Lundquist
Ken C. Whitener, Jr. – Barbara J. Novak, Nancy Richter
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Our Supporters
In Memory of - Donor
Gifts remembering cherished friends...
Honore Ault – Andrew Ault; Albert & Cynthia Bolke
Lillian Austgen – Judith Woolbert
Valerie J. Basile – The Lucia Family
Patricia M. Baxter – Lee & Phyllis Goodman; Karol A.
Siwietz; Russell & Shirley Harden; Cheryl L. Goodman
Jonathan Boonstra – Thomas & Marilyn Gryzbek
Lorraine Bork – Ardean Wieticha McDowell
Betty Lee Bostonich & Gloria Bostonich – Joan DiMichele;
Bonni Boilek; Janice & Robert Bodak; Patricia Albin &
Richard Dudlak
Edward Buncheck – Ralph A. Grau
Teri Calhoun – Mary West; Patti & Howard Cohen; Mr. &
Mrs. Donald Rogers; Diane Wisniewski; Beverly, Tom, Dan,
Anna, Connie, Glynda, Lenora, Teresa, Peggy, Cindy, Mary,
Ruth, Kristen & Meagan; Patricia Mitchell; Erick & Danielle
Maciszak; Phillip & Elizabeth Nash; Doris Sheffer; Tom &
Cathy Gora
Denise Caprio – Rosemary & Nora Pers
Faye Chism – Friends and Family
Clara Craig – Arlene Dickover; Rick & Terri Jendra; Ron &
Vicky Brann
Frank S. Cwik – Lake County Bridle & Saddle Club
Cookie Davenport – Ken & Celia Grasty
William Dieterich – The Udycz Family
Chester Dobrowolski – Sophie SanMiguel
Payton Feinstein – Daniel Feinstein & Taylor Woodward
Cheryl Godbolt – Rita Mecyssine, Joyce Verboom; Joanne
Broderick
Paul Graegin – John Friend; Thomas & Pamela Daniels;
NWI Contractors Association; Robert & Betty Zavada; Robert
& Yvette Noe; Gina, Larry, Lori, David & Simba Kaplan;
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Mahler; Joseph & Suzanne White; John &
Carol Rudd; Nancy S. Eldridge; Leonard & Donna Ashline;
Robert Scott & Kimberly Wills; Tom Largus & Family; Jerry &
Bernie Paucak; Mr. & Mrs. Donald Diehl; Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo
Sciarrabba
Norma Irk – Deborah Rhodes
Leona L. James – Carole James
Joanne Jensen – Jerry & Helga Meyer; J. Taylor &
Maryanna Nimoix
Edith Jonaitis – Stacy Miller
Joseph Koch – Werner & Claudia Krueger
John C. Kocian – Ken C. Whitener, Jr.
Norman C. Kostoff – Mr. & Mrs. Norman Kostoff
Loretta A. Lund – Herman Lund & Family
Mark Marczak – William & Mardelle Gundlach; Dorothy &
Jeri Cook
Daniel Mehler – Jackie & Tom Dominguez; Michelle
Qualkinbush; Dayna Tomes
Nancy Melby – Fred & Pat Peters; Maria & Timothy Peters;
Terri Wilson; Randall M. Fleck; Mildred Gresham
Delores Mish – Mr. & Mrs. Tom Magurany; Virginia Spak;
Kathy Ruble; Angie Slacian & Cyndy Hutchison
Joe Monyak – Carolyn Moriarty
Arlene Morris – JoAnne, Kathryne & Lizzie Zunich
Michael Nemeth – Sharon Wright; Robert Ripperger; Mr.
Frank Hodal
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Helen O’Mara’s Mother – Pauline Luthi
James Ochman – Mr. & Mrs. RM Moore; Linda Toyama;
JoAnne & Steve Serna; Marianne & Karen Comstock, Lillian
Van Swol
Mike & Jo Opat – Judith A. Opat
Erna Pagels – Ralph & Audrey Grau
Paula C. Parker – Jannette Katz-Gomori
Cheryl Pazanin – A Friend
Cecelia Perpich – Mary Sylvester
Esther Plain – Gloria Greppi
Nancy A. Quinn – Mrs. Lillian Quinn
Milan Rancich – Huette Kaplan
CC Rider – Diane Bartko
Catherine Shiner – Mary Golding
Elvira Urban - Andrea & Brett Robenhorst
Barb Rycerz – Rodovich Family; Russ Tomjanovich; Don &
Marsha Mazrimas
Glenn W. & Grace Schram – Glenn N. Schram
Ronald Steffy – Pam Quintero; James & Linda Chism;
Robert Conrad; Mary West; John & Karen Sheahan; Cheryl
Jagen; Accurate Dispersions; Sherwin Williams
My Sweet Sister Sue – Helen Gurevitz
Agnes Sullivan – George Durakovich
Jerry E. Sullivan – Thomas Ray Crowel
Mary Sabovich – Dorothy & Jeri Cook; Team Toyota of
Highland; Lance, Angie, Taylor & Caleigh Baran; Mike &
Francy Palenik; Kevin & Linda Gates; Julie & Carl Topor;
Timothy & Maureen Wolf; Jeffery & Wendy Wilson
Molly Wickland – Mauree, Lucy & Trixie Alongi
Marilyn Young – Daniel & Nancy Tuttle; Barbara Kubiak;
Aidan & Mary May
Gift remembering beloved pets...
Aladdin – Joan Roback
All of my departed pets – Olga Jean Becich
All our pets, past & present – Bob & Mary Jo Moore
Angel – Terry & Linda Schuldt
Bess – Madelyn Toth
Boo - Anonymous
Bootsie Moreno – Roz Moreno
Buddy – Susan & Michelle Marquart
Buffy – Joan Roback
Buster & Barkley – Robert M. Moore/
Buster Brown, Princess I & II, Angel & Mr. Misty – Donald
& Rosemary Fanning
Caleb, Laddie, Shep, Ben & Charlie – Mrs. Joseph P.
Gurawitz
Carolos – Christine DeHaven
Chauncey Kenar – Timothy & Barbara Schilling
Daisy – Mark & Linda Janiga
Ebony Eddy – Betty Lilly
Ginger – Michael & Donna Orlowski
Ginger – Bill Gnerlich
Ginger, Dutchess, Dusty & All Pets – Bea & Harry Hanson,
Sr.
Gordy – Mary Engle
Gretchen – Darlene Miller; Karen & Bernie Townsend &
Sadie
Hailey Kitty – Kathleen & Rich Sufak
Honey – MJ Chew
Our Supporters
Kasey – Martha Nicholson
Katy Fielding – Terri Fielding
Kyuss & Helmet – Mr. & Mrs. Bob Moore
Lucky – David & Cheryl Borem
Lucy – Pearl Masclotra
Mimi Fifi Kolodziej – D. Kolodziej
Missy Dakota – Mom
Obi – Ed & Ruth Wisinski
Obie – Kathy Jones
Pharaoh – Ms. Susanne Fronczak
Phoebe – Patricia Thomas
Raven – Lorraine Walker
Sage – Anna Waters
Scamp, Bridget, & Murphy – Maureen, Tony, Lucy & Trixie
Alongi
Sir Mitchell of Randalwood – Ms. Nancy Bubala
Skeezix – Doris Kennedy
Snake – Mom, Dad, Marsha, Sandy, Ray, Susan, Hannah,
Austin and Ian
Sneakers – Judy Cheek
Tessa – Joyce Kwiatkowski
Tigger – Lawrence Swentzel, Jr.
Tigger – Margie Michalak
Tommie Boy – Mary Ann
Topaz – Lynnda Lamont
Tootsie – Laura Basham
Tux – Lynnda Lamont
Honor Your Loved Ones
If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of a person or pet:
-Send your gift to the HSCA at 421 45th St., Munster, IN 46321
-Enclose a note with your donation with the name of the deceased, whether the deceased is a person or pet, the name and
address of the family to be notified of your gift and your contact information.
-Memorial/Honor donation envelopes are available at the shelter by request.
General Donations
Mr. and Mrs. Norm Aardema
Mr. and Mrs. Debra Abel
Michael L. Abercrombie
Agnes F. Martin Trust
Albert’s Jewelers
Norma M. Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Katie Anderson
William Anderson and Scott
Anderson
Benjamin Aponte
Darlene Aring
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Aros
Mr. and Mrs. William Asztalos
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Avgerinos
John Balk
Susan Ball
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barankiewicz
Laura Barr
Mrs. Paul Bartak
Diane Lynn Bartko
Catherine Beadle
William Beatty
Olga Jean Becich
Leo Beck
Ron Beishuizen
Mr. and Mrs. Darlene Belinsky
Barbara Bell
Peggie Ann Bell
Robert Bell
Tiffany Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Benko
Norma Benoit
Sally J. Benson
Char Bermingham
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berzinis
Craig Bessett
John Biagi
Madelyne Bierman
Mr. and Mrs. Don Biesczat
Mrs. Bruce Binkley
Tracy Bishop
Paul Blair
Judy A. Blakeslee
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Blastick
Linda Blissmer
Marjorie Blythe
Kevin Bobalik
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bogner
Mr. and Mrs. Josie Bolek
Carolyn Borchardt
Michele Bordeaux
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Borem
Eve or Amy Borgman
Mr. and Mrs. Charlene Borst
Sandra Bos
Jim Boudreau
Russell C. Boyan
Mr. and Mrs. Don Bradley
Gemma D. Brandt
Donald M. Bravin
Sharon Breen
Rhonda Brenza
Bonnie Brewer
Jacqueline Brody-Tavitas
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broj
Patricia Brom
Mr. and Mrs. Jared Brosch
Lavinia Brown
Patricia Brown
Lori A. Bryniarski
Mike Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Buchanan
Jan Buckmaster
Michael Buono
Ron Buono
Pauline Burelli
Pearl Burgess
Joanne Burosh
Joseph Busovsky
Toni Z. Bustamante
Barbara Butcher
Clarabelle E. Byerly
C.W. Services
Christynel Cacich
Tim Caddell
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Caine
Sheila Callahan
Alfred Camphany
Jo Ellen Carabin
T.G. Carden
Maureen Carroll
Cass Casmir
Louise Cassidy
Vanessa Certa
Joan Chasanov
Judy Cheek
Rena L. Childers-Vale
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cholakian
Robert Christian
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cipowski
Marcella Ciucki
David Clark
Gary Clark
Marilyn Clark
Suzette Clayton
Mr. and Mrs. James Coffin
Mr. and Mrs. Amy Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cohen
Dorothy Colella
Mary-Megan Colome
Joy L. Colwell Vanzo
Gwen Conley
Dorothea J. Connor
Continental Electric Company, Inc.
Norma Cooper
Danial Corbin
Diane Costello
Dr. and Mrs. David Cox
Mr. and Mrs. Christine Craig
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Crook
Tiffany Cross
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crowel
Donna Curtin
Cyrus Realtors, Inc.
David Dabertin
Mark T. Dabertin
Mr. and Mrs. John Dado
Scott Dado
Sallianne Darling
Adam Dausch
Bruce Davis
Kim Davis
Mildred Davis
Dwight Debruler
Donna Dehart
Stephanie Delacruz
Barb Deleget
Mr. and Mrs. Rose Dellenbach
Marie Dempsey
Mr. and Mrs. David DeYoung
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dicarlo
Mr. and Mrs. James Dienes
Dixon’s Florist
Daphne Dolan
James Donovan
Lillian Dowling
Mr. and Mrs. David Downey
Jennifer Drenth
Ann Drewno
Rosemary Dudlack
Harold Dukala
Rich Dull
Heather Durnin
Customers at Dusty’s Tavern
Mr. and Mrs. Barbara Dutko
Bill Dziadon
Edward Dziuk
Beverly J. Dzurovcak
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Our Supporters
General Donations, Continued
Jane Eagan
Mr. and Mrs. John Eagan
Mr. and Mrs. Cal Earl
Nancy Echterling
Karen Eckstein
Orville Edgman
Stephanie Edwards
Doris Elston
Karen Evans
Krukowski Family
Kurc Family
Lawrence Family
Soga Family
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fanning
Michael Fary
Julie Feinstein
Dr. Ronald Feldner
Mrs. William F. Felke
Mr. and Mrs. Sharon Feltgen
Mr. and Mrs. Anita Feranec
Deborah Ferguson
Mirta Fernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ferrara
Lynette Ferry
Terri Fielding
First Prebyterian Church
Stephen Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Florek
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Floyd
Delores Fodemski
Debra Folliard
Margaret Forsythe
Karey Foster
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Foster
Denise Fowdy
Gaby S. Frankenthal
Judy Fraterrigo
Dan Frey
Betty Friend
Susanne Fronczak
Kenneth Fuehrmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. David Furman
Mr. and Mrs. Arlene Gamauf
Sandy Gapsewicz
Jesse Garcia
Margaret Garden
Karen D. Gardner
Kim Garza
Liz Gazler
Elaine Gehring
Michael O. Geiger
Sandra Geleta
Alex E. Gembala
Eugene Gersch
Robert Gilless
Mandy M. Gilson
Mr. and Mrs. Donna Gland
Virginia H. Gliwa
Bill Gnerlich
B. Goggans and D. Goggans
Mary Golding
Mr Richard Good
Karen Gorny
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gozdecki
Lynn Grabelle
Debra A. Graham
Harold E. Gramse
Ralph A. Grau
Barbara A. Gray
Jack C. Greisen
Rose Groat
Garda A. Grove
Mary Gruba
The Guinn Family
Violet Guinzio
Mr. and Mrs. William Gundlach
Mrs. Joseph P. Gurawitz
Ruth Gyure
Brenda Hale
Cindy Hale
Chris Hammermeister
Sharon Hansen
Diane Hargens
Sue Harrison
Jean Hastings
Julie Haun
Phyllis J. Hawkins
Mr. and Mrs. Karen Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Jan Hein
David Helms
Donald Herz
Mike Hibbs
Mr. and Mrs. Rosemary Hickey
Barbara Hildebrand
Mr. and Mrs. Donna Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hindson
Jesse Hinton
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hivko
Joanne Hlebasko
Frank Hodal
Mr. and Mrs. Lois Hodnik
\William B. Hoekema
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hoeksema
Lilly Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hofmiller
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hogan
Ruthann Holcomb
Samantha Holsti
Holy Shepard Lutheran Church
Eric Hoogeveen and Diane
Strange-Hoogeveen
Mr. and Mrs. Mary Hoppe
William Hrdina
Barbara Huttle
IBEW Local 697
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jackson
Carole JamesTom Jamrose
Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Jancek
J. Janik
Karen Janik
J. Jansen
Tom Jansky
Nancy Janutis
Stanley Jasinski
Patricia Jenkins
Michele Jewett
P.A. Johns
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson
Richard Kasprzak
Rick Kasprzak, Jr.
Jane Kats
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Carol Keagle
Betty Keegan
Shirley keir
Natalie Keller
Arlene T. Kennedy
Doris Kennedy
Margaret Kerrick
Sam Kessler
Raymond C. Kezler
Mr. and Mrs. Janis Kinach
Leon Kinasiewicz
Debbie King
Mr. and Mrs. William King
Alfred Klaeser
Juliane Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kleinlein
Elsie Klepper
Dorthy Koblack
Elaine Koenig
Wendell Koerner
Andrew Konwerski
Charles Kopp
Frances Koremenos
Jay Korman
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koselke
Mrs. Michael Kovacich
Pauline X. Kovich
George Kowalsky
Mary Kozak
Sharon Koziatek
Mr. and Mrs. John Kozubal
Claudia Kratkoczki
Amy Kristoff
Jane Krueger
Andrew Krukowski
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest A. Krumbein
Roseanne Kunst
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kushnick
Joyce M. Kwiatkowski
Ted Kwiatkowski
Annie Labuda
Carole Ladendorf
Janis LaFond
Lakeside Pet Clinic
Mary Ellen Lakin
Mary LaMarca
Philip Langenberg
Rosemarie Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce E. Leep
Mary Ann Lehnerer
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leonhardt
Loren Lesner, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Judith Lewandowski
Lorraine F. Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. David Leyba
Linda Leyba Lindell
Paul Liszewski
Genevieve Lober
Karen Lochte
Mr. and Mrs. David Loo
Pam Lopacki
Keith Lorentzen
Mr. and Mrs. Judy Lorenz
Mr. and Mrs. John Lowenstine
Jacqueline Luberda
Ketaki Sircar
Kim Luebbe
Lori Lueck
Frank Luerssen
Penny Lundquist
Linda Luverna
Richard Magdziak
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Magrady
Susan Maio-Hillegonds
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Maire
Christine M Malesza
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Malloy
Marianne Mancuso
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Marcinek
Miriam Marcus
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Margraff
Joel Markanich
Susan Marquart
Thomas F. Martignoni
Dorothy Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin
Ronald Martin
Jerri Martinez
Peter Marx
Diane Masco
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Massack
Mr. and Mrs. James Matej
Irene Mateja
Steven Mattes
Mr. and Mrs. Del Matz
Thomas D. Mauger
Lori McBride
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCambridge
Monty M. McCarley
Linda McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Jason McCauley
Pat McCay
Joyce Mcclellan and Josephine
A.Barbier
Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKenna
Eric McMullen
Cheryl Megremis
Isaac Mendoza
Shirley M. Mercer
Jackie Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. David Michalak
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Michalak
Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville
Susan Miller
Lorraine Milligan
Frances Minard
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Miner
D. Joan Mis
Donald Moats
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Modrowski
Nikki Monaldi
James P. Montella
Robert Moore
Angelic Morandi
Dale Morelli
Roslyn Moreno
Our Supporters
Mr. and Mrs. Margaret Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Duane Morrison
James Morrison
Mary Beth Morrison
Thomas Mullins
Munster Lions Club
Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murry
Mary Lou Mybeck
Mr. and Mrs. Gina Mytnik
Dorothy Narancich
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Neary
Hilda Negrete
Norreen Nelson
Bob Nemcek
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neumaier
Linda Newell
Mr. and Mrs. Lisa Nicholson
Barbara Nick
Mr. and Mrs. Rand Norris
Barbara J. Novak
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Novotny
S. J. Nowak
Jeffrey Nowakowski
Therese O’Grady
Kendall Oetter
Barbara Olejniczak
Lynn Olen
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Olen
Chris Ols
Judith Opat
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oscarson
Robert Ostroski
Phyllis Ostrowski
Dr. and Dr. Steven Oswald
Mr. and Mrs. Sandra Padzik
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Page
Jennifer Pallone
Pat Pamedis
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Paris
Vikkie Parkinson
Shodhan Patel
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Paucak
Rachel L. Paul
Philip Pavlina
Susan Pelke
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pennanen
Nathalie Pennington
Anthony Perez
Mary Jo Peters
Beverly Phillips
Donna Pinta
Geraldine Pirok
Jay Platt
Kirsten Plug and Stephanie
Edwards
Beth Polizzotto
Michael D. Popa
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Poulsen
Edward M. Pramuk
John Price
Christine Priesol
Lillian Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rak
Joyce Rather
Leonard M. Rathert
Pamela Raupach
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Reeder
Gail Repay
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Richards
Fran Ritzi
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rivich
Joan Roback and Sheryl Lynn
Wright
Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson
Marion Roglich
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rossi
Elaine Routh
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Royal
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rozin
Joy Rucinski
Timm Rucinski
Ann Rusher
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Russell
Patti Russell
Gwen Rydberg
Judy Sabau
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos San Miguel
Mr. and Mrs. Diane Sanders
Marge Sanders
Scott Sands
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanger
Donald Sayre
April Schaefer
David Scheidt
Greg Scheldberg
Patricia Schick
James Schmueser
A.M. Schneider
Lynda Schneider
Florence Schnell
Glenn Schram
Mr. and Mrs. John Schriver
Mr. and Mrs. Kathleen Schroeder
Mary L. Sejda
Mr. and Mrs. Barry Seliger
Betty Seth
Candice Sexton
Gloria Shukitis
Denise Shultman
Mr. and Mrs. Denise Shultman
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Signorelli
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sill
Elizabeth Simmons
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sinkevicz
Rich Sivulich
Dale Skibinski
Marge Skorupa
Sandra Skorupa
Ms. Mark Skrundz
Rhonda Slaven
Mr. and Mrs. David Smith
Michaelene Smolen
Paul Smriga
Elsie Snedden
Joel Snider
Richard Soohey
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sorrell
Sue Spence
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spindler
St. John Lutheran Church
St. Mary Church
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stanford
Rick Stanton
Stardust Bowl II
Robin Stassin
Cynthia Stelzer
Bryon Stephens Family
Mildred E. Stevens
Paula Stevens
Pauline Stewart
Marcia Stirpe
Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Stodola
Thomas Stofcik
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stojkovich
Edie Straka
Helen Stribiak
Mr. and Mrs. Florence Strong
Theresa Sudac
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Summers
Rev. Raymond SundlandSusan
Suroviak
Beverly Surprise
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Svetlin
Helen Svonavec
Mr. and Mrs. Catherine Swart
Carole Swint
Anthony Swyters
Russ Szymborski
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Szymczak
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Szymoniak
Shelly Szymonik
Mr. and Mrs. Gerie Tafel
Mr. and Mrs. William Targatz
Nancy Tatum
Mr. and Mrs. Marsha Taylor
Marlene M. Tebik
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas
Marilynn Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Thompson
Kathryn Tonellato
Georgeann Tonkovich
Mr. and Mrs. John Toporek
Mr. and Mrs. Janet Toth
Mrs. Steve Toth
Steven A. Toth
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Townsend
Lazo Trbovic
Mrs. Nicholas Tsatsos
John G. Turman
Mr. and Mrs. George Tutto
Kenneth R. Tyler
Union Tank Car Company
Robert Usselman
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Uzelac
Sharon Vacendak
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Valavanis
Steven Van Loon
Pamela Vana
Joy Vanderaa
Angela Vegh
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Vido
Janet Vink
Mr. and Mrs. Renita Vlasek
Sarah Vogie
Steve Vrlik
Michael Vuckovich
Andrea Walczak
Timothy Walczak
Lorraine Walker
May Walker
Melinda Wallace
Brenda K. Wallen
Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Walley
Jim Walsh
Elaine Waples
Robert Wartman
Lorraine Waszak
Anna Waters
Ken C Whitener
Shirley Whitesell
Monique Wilamowski
Tom Wilborn
Mr. and Mrs. Mary Kay Wilk
Jutta Wilkerson
Nanette Williams
Heidi Williamson
Don Willing
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. William Withers
Herbert J. Woodworth
Mary Wysock
Ellen Yuhan
Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Zaikis
Barbara Zajac
Ann Zelenika
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ziak
Mary Alice Ziesenhene
Michael Zweig
Note: Thank you to everyone who donated to the animals this year. Due to space restrictions, only donations of $25 and more
have been listed. We appreciate all donations regardless of the amount. Donations listed were received by October 1, 2011.
Donations received after October 1 will be noted in the next newsletter. We make every effort to ensure that all donors are listed
in our newsletter. If you feel your name has been omitted, please contact us and we will be sure you are included in the next edition.
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May 12 &
August 11 - 12
Woof Studios
Professional pet portraits taken using
green screen technology for endless
possibilities. Portraits may be taken
with pets alone, owners with pet,
with children, etc. Special effects are
available. By appointment only. Call
219-922-3811.
www.woofstudios.net