our Fall 2012 newsletter
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our Fall 2012 newsletter
Woods Humane Society SHELTER TAILS Inside this Issue: Wiggle Waggle Turns 20 Come Celebrate! P3 summer/fall 2012 The Great Catsby – A Great Success! On June 9th Woods Humane Society celebrated 57 years of service with a Gala of epic proportions and 1920s flare. “The Great Catsby… Puttin’ on the Leash” drew nearly 400 people to the magnificent Eckford Estate in Tiffany Ranch for an evening of good friends, fine food and wine, and auction winnings from San Diego to London and back. When it was all said and done the dogs and cats at Woods celebrated to the tune of more than $90,000! Welcome to the Team! P4 Critter Camp: Building a More Humane Tomorrow P5 MYM Felineality – Speed Dating for Cats P6 THE WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE P7 save the date P8 The Woods Humane Society family of staff and volunteers extends our most heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our extraordinary event chairperson, Dwyne Willis. His vision, along with a team of incredible volunteers, made this year’s event the most successful to date and an evening attendees will be talking about for years to come. 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. “The Great Catsby” would not have been possible without the support of our corporate sponsors (listed below) and dozens of local businesses and individuals who contributed generously to our live and silent auctions. The dogs and cats at Woods Humane Society thank you for your incredible support. Top Dog: True Companions: Jones Goodell & Associates Real Estate Central Coast Wealth Management Oso Libre Santa Barbara Bank & Trust AUZCO Developments Cat’s Meow: Mission Community Bank First American Title Rabobank ASPCA Vina Robles Winery & Vineyards Bowser’s Buddies: American Perspective Bank Bill Gaines Audio Taylor Rental Wine Country Valet Services 2 Shelter Tails Board of Directors Kevin Dye President President’s Pen Lenny Jones Vice President Cheryl Wieczorek Treasurer Simone Michel Secretary Lisa Adams Jon Ansolabehere Jimmy apRoberts Stacy Gregory Melanie Morgan Dan Lloyd WHS Shelter Staff Cory Karpin Executive Director Steve Kragenbrink, CVA Director of Community Programs Serena Martinez Operations Director Denise Reynolds Business Manager Joy Miller Development Associate Susan Powell, DVM, PhD Staff Veterinarian Malcolm Riordan, DVM Steven Jefferson, DVM Heather Harris, DVM Part-time Veterinarian Mandy Kahler Surgery Supervisor Zahlia Cronce-King Surgery Assistant Britta Lundberg Veterinary Assistant Heather Massoni Animal Care Supervisor Kenneth Brown K9 Trainer Ayla Halldin Intake and Transfer Coordinator Anne Holdsworth Chris Williams Animal Caregiver Team Captain Amy Calvert Chelsea Connors Linsey Milligan Patrick Regan Tim Williams Kristin Youngberg Animal Caregiver Stephanie Price Front Office Supervisor Devra Lake Natalie Savic Customer Service Representative Kendra Watkins Critter Camp Director Holly Downs Sarah LeDuff Critter Camp Counselor Dear Friends of Woods Humane Society, It’s an honor to write to you, for the first time, as the new President of the Board of Directors. My involvement with Woods spans more than two decades, first as a fan and donor, later as a member of the capital campaign committee that raised the funds for our state-of-the-art facility, and then finally as a member of the Board of Directors. Throughout that time my commitment and appreciation for Woods has only grown as has my admiration for the work that is done by the Woods board members. To that end, I’d like to recognize the work of two extraordinary board members: Louisa Smith and Helen Meyers. This June, after six years of service, we said goodbye to these two wonderful women, but only with a promise of their continued involvement in other capacities. The Board would like to thank both Louisa and Helen for their six years of service, their leadership as past presidents, their boundless energy and passion, and for the thousands of lives they helped to change in SLO County. Finally, I want to share a major milestone for Woods Humane Society. Since moving in to our new facility in 2006 we’ve worked tirelessly to reach the goal of 1,100 adoptions in a single year. This fiscal year (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012) we not only hit the mark but beat it, by adopting 1,161 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens into loving new homes! Congratulations to the talented staff at Woods Humane Society and to every one of those wonderful animals and their lucky new families. And to all of you, I share my most sincere gratitude. As a nonprofit organization Woods Humane Society depends on your continued support and generosity. Year in and year out you make the homeless animals of the Central Coast your priority and in doing so change thousands of lives – both fourlegged and two-legged. For that, I thank you. Sincerely, Kevin Dye Kevin Dye Board President Shelter Tails Wiggle Waggle Turns 20 Come Celebrate! Join us Saturday, October 13th at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo Robin Hood and Little John Walkin’ through the forest Laughin’ back and forth At what the other’ne has to say Reminiscin’, This-’n’-thattin’ Havin’ such a good time Oo-de-lally, Oo-de-lally Golly, what a day! Woods Humane Society is celebrating our 20th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk for Woods and we invite everyone in our community to participate. The goal of Wiggle Waggle is to provide local K9 lovers an opportunity to celebrate the human/ animal bond with their beloved four legged companion, all while helping to generate much needed financial support for the homeless animals that are staying with us at Woods. The theme for this year’s event is A Festive Day in Sher-WOODS Forest! We are happy to have the participation of local K9 groups to present demonstrations on canine handling and obedience. If you think your dog has what it takes, you might be interested in participating in some of our K9 Contests including: Best in Theme Costume Contests, Best Costume, and Best K9 Trick! First place K9’s from each contest are automatically entered into our Best in Show Contest. Wiggle Waggle events include pet related vendors, local businesses, food, games, raffle, pet photography, and a 1-mile K9 Pack Walk! The 20th Annua l Wiggle Waggl e Walk Woods Humane Society 10~13~12 Laguna Lake Pa rk, SLO All of the proceeds that are generated through our annual fundraising pledge walk go directly to the humane sheltering and ongoing veterinary care of the animals at Woods Humane Society. We have recently celebrated our 57th Anniversary, and we need your help in order to continue providing premier care for many years to come. Individual Wiggle Waggle Walkers compete for top pledge earner prizes while walking teams compete for Top Team Prizes and the coveted Woods Cup Trophy! Please contact Woods Humane Society at 805-543-9316 x19 or email tails@ woodshumanesoceity.org for general Wiggle Waggle information, Event Sponsorship Opportunities, Team Registration Information, or to make general donations. The first $2,500 raised will be matched dollar for dollar by our friends at PG&E! Wiggle Waggle is a dynamic event and developments are ongoing. Make sure to check our website frequently for event updates and prize additions. Become a fan of Woods Humane Society on Facebook to stay current with shelter and event updates. Register online at woodshumane.org 3 4 Shelter Tails Woods Humane Society continues to grow. This summer we rounded out our management team with two wonderful additions to the Woods Family. Welcome to the Team! Dr. Susan Powell, DVM, PhD Staff Veterinarian Dr. Susan Powell believes in offering the best medical and surgical care to our shelter dogs and cats and educating adopters so they can make the best decisions for both their new pet and themselves. Dr. Powell graduated from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. After a yearlong medical/surgical internship at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura California, Dr. Powell moved to the Coachella Valley where she worked for a small animal clinic and later as the shelter veterinarian for Riverside County’s Thousand Palms Animal Shelter. Dr. Powell lives in Paso Robles with her husband, three dogs and three cats. Serena Martinez Director of Operations Serena comes to Woods Humane Society with a broad range of experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Serena spent four years as the COO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Heuneme where she developed a number of very successful programs and managed 13 locations and over 100 employees. More recently Serena served as the Marketing and Events Director for the Ventura Chamber of Commerce. In 2010 Serena returned home to the Central Coast and put down roots near Paso Robles where she lives with her husband, four dogs and one very bossy cat. Shelter Tails Critter Camp: Building a More Humane Tomorrow This summer we opened our doors to 160 Critter Campers, age 9-12, who joined the animals of Woods Humane Society for 10 weeklong summer day camps. Critter Camp is more than just having a good time with cats and dogs…each day focuses on a specific humane education topic (bite prevention, animal abuse, overpopulation, etc.) and when campers are not learning how to become responsible pet owners, they are working one on one with a shelter dog—teaching obedience and agility to their K9 counterparts. We do not stop there! Each day is packed with animal demonstrations ranging from the awesome Arroyo Grande Police Department’s K9 Officers, the amazing birds of prey from Pacific Wildlife care, the incredible GIANT insects and reptiles from the Charles Paddock Zoo, the regal wolves from WharWolf Rescue; The snakes, kangaroos, and porcupines from our friends at Zoo to You; Debbie “The Bird Lady” Schmidt’s talkative and entertaining parrots and macaws; and much more… When campers are not on-site at Woods Humane Society, they are out visiting the Equine Center at Cal Poly or learning about our amazing local sea life at the Avilla Beach Sea Life Center! Critter Camp is the flagship of Wood Humane Society’s humane education program and we are honored to have the support of local organizations as we strive to provide local youth with as many opportunities as possible to learn about the humane care of our domestic animals while respecting animals both inside and outside of our geographic environment. Wood Humane Society is happy to announce that we will launch another day camp over Spring break 2013! Make sure to join our online mailing list and follow us on Facebook for updates. 5 “Our task must be to free ourselves... by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” - Albert Einstein 6 Shelter Tails MYM Feline-ality... Speed Dating for Cats Imagine the heart-warming sight of a cat going home with a family that perfectly matches his adventurous personality … a confident, loving tabby cat being handpicked by a retired couple looking for companionship … or an energetic tuxedo cat going home with the newlywed couple who will provide a lifelong home. Increasing the likelihood that adopted cats will be a good match with their new families is the underlying goal of the Meet Your Match Feline-ality Adoption Program, a program of the ASPCA®. TM Woods Humane Society successfully launched the Feline-ality program on June 1st, further increasing the potential for successful, permanent placements for our adopted cats. The program — which includes a Feline-ality behavior assessment of each cat and a brief survey of each adopter — relies on a color-coded matchmaking system that brings compatible companions together. The result is a reduction in the number of adopted cats returned to agency because they aren’t a good fit. The cat assessment reliably predicts, based on its Feline-ality, how an individual cat is likely to behave in its new home. For example, a cat with a green color-coded description would be a “Party Animal”, “MVP” or “Leader of the Band.” Green cats are savvy, unflappable and adventurous. A cat with an orange classification makes a great companion kitty, and would be called a “Sidekick,” “Executive” or “Personal Assistant.” A cat with a purple classification is one that seeks affection, is quiet and stays out of trouble. It could be called a “Secret Admirer,” “Love Bug” or “Private Investigator.” “The goal for every adoption is to find a loving home for our cats,” says Steve Kragenbrink, Woods Humane Society Community Programs Director. “The Feline-ality program helps us do that. It helps our adoption counselors match the expectations and lifestyles of the adopters with the behaviors and feline-alities of the cats; and everyone—adopters, agency staff, and most of all, the cats—benefits from the program.” Stop by and fill out a Felinality survey and meet your new best friend today! Watch for the introduction of Canine-ality, coming to Woods Humane Society in the fall! Shelter Tails WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE January 1, 2012-June 30, 2012 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 lifesaving work. Protector $5,000+ Partner $500 - $999 Ethel Frends Foundation Gazin Foundation Andrea Haddad Hind Foundation Gary and Linda Beatson Debbie Boyd C.L. Smith Elementary School Zorus and Judy Colglazier Margaret Collier and Raul Castillo Cheryl and Jim Conway Cynthia Douglas Lee Gulliver Tim Kershner Doc Kleckner Charlene and Rich Korsgaard Melanie Morgan Diane and Kerry Morris Petco Foundation Carrol and Joan Pruett Glenda Shupnick Mike & Linda Sims Joseph and Erica Spellacy Kristen and John Swift The Phone Center Vallartas Mexican Cantina Virginia Walter YPNG Guardian $2,500 - $4,999 Twila Arritt Rabobank Ron and Laurel Viola in memory of Zoey San Luis Brewers Guild San Luis Roadsters Wendy McCaw Foundation Francine Woods Advocate $1,000 - $2,499 Beary Cute Bears Josh Brolin Mary E. Buren Cal Poly Aristocats Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club, Inc. Ms Kathleen Goetten Goetz Manderley Henry W. Bull Foundation Linda Morgridge Peet`s Coffee & Tea Scott and Jane Robinson Roberta Wallace World Service Mediation Group Friend $250 - $499 Virginia Bass Bayside Care Center Bishop’s Peak School Robin and Ted Brown California Pizza Kitchen Fred and Joan Carrington Dave and Jan Crowther Jim Cruce Nancy Davis David and Julie Delfino Mark and Mimi Ditchie Marion Erling Girl Scout Troop # 41016 Barbara A. Goldman Jerry and Sandy Gothe Gene T Green Marjorie Hanks Raymond and Marilyn Harrigan Ryan Hebert Heather Hildenbrand Marilyn Houghton Judith and Martin Kaliski Lester and Karin Katz Joann and Larry Keller Keller Williams Realty Central Coast Patrick Kelly James Landreth Lightshine Enterprises Dan and Mona Lloyd Joyce Mackenzie Evayne Martin-Coen Patrick and Shirley McCullough Kathy Miller Kermita Myers Richard Neumann Pacific Coast Survey and Design Group Matt Parrott James Richardson Debra Robertson San Luis Ambulance Richard Schmid Suzan Smith Cheryl Stoltenberg Margaret Swigart Karl Von Kries 7 8 Shelter Tails SAVE THE DATE August 25th British Invasion Concert Fundraiser at Vino Robles Winery in Paso Robles September 2nd Third Annual Brews & Bites Beer and Food Fundraiser October National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month $57 K9 Adoption Special All Month Long October 13th The 20th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk for Woods November National Adopt a Senior Animal Month December 1st WHS Holiday Open House with Santa Paws Pet Portraits and Homes for the Howlidays Adopt-a-Thon! Visit woodshumane.org and click on our event calendar for updates and information and while you are there check out our new video! a e v a Le Woods Humane Society has many people to thank for its success over the past 57 years, none more important than those who have included Woods in their estate planning. These visionary donors have provided major support that has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of homeless animals. Please remember the animals of Woods Humane Society when you prepare your will or trust documents. Your gift of love and compassion will make a lifesaving difference for the animals who are counting on us. For more information about making a planned gift to Woods Humane Society, contact Cory Karpin, Executive Director at (805) 543-9316 Ext. 20 or [email protected]. 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