March 2015 - Allen County SPCA

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FORT WAYNE, IN
PERMIT NO. 701
www.acspca.org
4914 S. Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
MARCH 2015
Is there a date
above your name
on the mailing label?
If so, that is your
membership
expiration date.
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JANUARY ADOPTIONS
PET EXPO IS ONE MONTH AWAY!
April 18 & 19, 2015
OUR MISSION
The Allen County SPCA will promote
the prevention of cruelty to animals by
providing a safe haven for animals, an
effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach
programs for the community and deep
and broad membership and volunteer
programs.
GEARING UP FOR NORTHERN INDIANA PET EXPO!
April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. To generate awareness of this important
cause, the Allen County SPCA will host the Northern Indiana Pet Expo. We are currently filling
up booth spaces with pet-loving companies along with shelters and rescues who will be offering
pet adoptions.
If you are looking to add a companion dog or cat to your household, this will be the largest place
to meet your match. Many of the rescues and shelters will be offering same-day adoptions with
the proper paperwork. There will be national entertainment, a kids area, exhibitors offering pet
services of all kinds and free education sessions featuring many pet-related topics.
Interested in a booth this year? Download the Exhibitor Booth form from the
Pet Expo website. Interested in putting your company’s name out in front of
thousands of community pet owners? Become a sponsor. Sponsor levels can be
found on the website as well. Next month’s newsletter will feature the Northern
Indiana Pet Expo in more detail. Visit www.northernindianapetexpo.org.
 I’m a new member
 Individual (under 55) - $25
COME SEE US AT...
Sat, Mar 7, Noon - 3 pm
Dawg-e-bag Community Outreach
4227 N. Clinton St, Ft Wayne, IN
•••
Sat, Mar 14, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
•••
Sun, Mar 15, Noon - 2 pm
Deer Park Irish Pub
1530 Leesburg Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
Join us for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
•••
Sat, Apr 11, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
•••
Wed, Apr 15, 6 pm
Annual Membership Meeting at Yolo’s
4201 N. Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County SPCA members welcome!
•••
April 18 & 19, 2015
11 am - 4 pm
Allen County Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana
BECOME A MEMBER (Please check your preferred membership)
 I’m a renewing member
 Family - $40  Individual senior (55+) - $15
 Senior couple - $25
DONATE (Please check your preferred gift)
One time gift – Choose the support level below.
 $50
 $75
 $100
 $150
 $250
 Other amount $ _____________
Sustaining – annual pledge paid monthly or quarterly (Please check one)
 $10  $15  $25  $50  $75  $100
 Other amount $ _____________
Annual Membership $ ______________
Total payment $ _______________
Annual Pledge $_______________
TREE OF LIFE - PAY TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL PET
 Copper Leaf $75-$149
 Silver Leaf $150-$249
 Gold Leaf $250+ I’d like the leaf to read: (3 lines, up to 18 characters per line)
 In memory of
 Dearly loved
 My/Our beloved pet/cat/dog
Tree of Life Gift $_______________
Line 1: (please check one)
Line 2: Pet’s name ________________________________________________________________ Dates(s) _________________________________
Line 3: Donor/Owner name (s)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
BARN CATS LOOKING FOR WORK
Former street cats that prefer to live outdoors are available for work
in exchange for food, water and shelter. These cats will happily guard
your barn or out-building from pesky mice, chipmunks, or vermin for
the small cost of a bowl of cat food and water set out daily.
Once the frigid temperatures rise a bit, we will be on the look-out
for places to send our barn cats. While we prefer cats to live in the
comfort of human homes, there are some cats that just don’t see life
that way. They enjoy hunting for food and exploring
the wild outdoors. Some of these Community
Cats are no longer welcome in their previous
neighborhoods. Unaltered cats multiply causing an
increase in unwanted feline population.
Cats in our Barn Cat Program have been
evaluated and sterilized by a licensed
veterinarian, vaccinated for rabies, and
microchipped. We simply provide the cats and initial supplies.
All you have to do is provide suitable shelter, dry food and
potable water daily. These cats will be available soon for a
small donation. Call us for more information or to setup a
time when we can deliver!
Ursula, a two-year-old black
and white female cat, and
Mocha, a five-year-old female
English Foxhound mix, are both
looking for their forever homes.
For more information on these
two and other cats and dogs
available for adoption, visit our
website at www.acspca.org,
or stop in to see us during
adoption hours.
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Don’t have a barn or out-building? Spread the word about
our Barn Cat Program! These former Community Cats will
appreciate a new lease on life.
Sat, Apr 18 & Sun, Apr 19, 11 am - 4 pm
Northern Indiana Pet Expo
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
•••
NL032015
Signature_____________________________________________ Print Name(s)____________________________________________________________
Mailing address_____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _______Zip ______________
Phone __________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT
 Check: payable to Allen County SPCA OR
 Credit card: Number__________________________ Exp Date ______
4914 S. Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Name on Card___________________________ Security Code ______
Mark your calendars for this year’s event. We are currently filling
up booth spaces with pet-loving companies along with shelters and
rescues who will be offering pet adoptions. Look for more details on
the back panel of this newsletter. Contact mark@acspca if you’d like
to volunteer.
Allen County SPCA • 4914 S. Hanna Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 • Phone 260-744-0454 • Hours: Tue - Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun Noon - 4 pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Kent Pyle, Northwestern Mutual
Vice President:
Steve Smith, Fort Wayne Medical Surety Company
Treasurer:
Kathleen Smith, City of Fort Wayne
Secretary:
Deb Morrone, Fort Wayne Police Department
Traci Bohdan, Fifth Third Bank
Fernando A. Fernandez, The Hair Dept.
Steve Gard, The Oyster Bar
Diane Irwin, Lincoln Financial Group
Debra Lockhart, Wells Fargo
Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance
Terra Schmidt, Lutheran Hospital
Mick Stewart, ISU/Stewart, Brimner, Peters
Lindsey Swanson, Haller & Colvin, P.C.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES
Pawject Runway
We acknowledge those who recently passed and remembered the Allen County SPCA
in their memorials. We thank their friends and family who honored their memory with a
donation to the Allen County SPCA. Their dedication to our mission is the foundation for our
work here. Below are those we have received January 1 through January 31, 2015.
By the time you read this, the first Pawject Runway will be in the books. I want to thank
everyone who helped bring this event to the runway! The planning committee was so
dedicated to the event’s success, and they were a ton of fun! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out
to Misty Stephan, Bonnie Buell, Stephani McDowell, Kathy Minnich, Stephanie Fries, Jamie
Schueler, Sally Hamilton, Holli Rosiak, and Nikki Jasperson for all you did and all you gave
to make Pawject Runway so successful. I also want to thank our sponsors: Paw’s-N-Claw’s,
Pawsitively Pet Paradise, Richard and Diane Dunifon, Shaffer Multimedia, Pooprints NE
Indiana, LLC, Rub A Dub Dub Dog Grooming and Spa, Rogers Formalwear, A Party Apart,
St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital, Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic, New Haven Pet Hospital,
Aboite Animal Hospital and Allen Veterinary Hospital along with our media sponsors 21Alive,
NBC33, K105, 95.1Best FM and Fun101! Lastly, thank you to all the creative groomers who
were brave enough to enter this first-time event! We could not have done this without you.
The proceeds of the event have been deposited in our Angel Fund which means we’ll be able
to provide even more critical medical care to pets in need. We can’t ask for more than that,
and we are forever grateful.
Annual Meeting
STAFF
Allen County SPCA 260-744-0454
Director (ext 201): Jessica Henry
Shelter Manager (ext 201): Stephanie Fries
Volunteer Development Mgr (ext 204): J. Mark Hannon
Business Manager (ext 203): Dawn LaPorte
Marketing Development Manager (ext. 203): Kathy Minnich
Office Coordinator (ext 207): Kelli Lambert
Feline Team Captain (ext 206): Tanya Gallo
Canine Team Captain (ext 200):
Animal Care Specialists (ext 202): Ashley Smith,
Caitlin Lothamer, Kris Brandt, Tayler Fritts, Christopher
Gagnon, Marissa Scheumann, Tianna Giannini,
Suzanne Serres, Bobbie Buckles
To Volunteer (ext 204)
To Donate items (ext 205)
To Report a lost or found animal (ext 200)
To Adopt (ext 202)
COMPANIES THAT CARE
We want to recognize and thank a few companies
that have recently helped our non-profit shelter.
• Laws Country Kennel
• St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital
• Indian Creek Veterinary Hospital
• Anthony Animal Clinic
• Allen Veterinary Hospital
• Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Crosby Excavating
• Connolly’s Do It Best
• Aboite Animal Hospital
• Faegre Baker Daniels
A huge “Thank You” goes out to
all of you from the residents and
staff of the Allen County SPCA.
Please make sure that Wednesday, April 15th is on your calendar. It’s not just tax day, you
know! Join us that evening at 6:00p.m. at YOLO’s for the Annual Member’s Meeting. Not only
will we present the annual report and a session pertaining to local animal welfare, we’ll also
be electing the 2015-2016 board of directors. If you are interested in serving on the board,
please complete the board application found at www.acspca.org. We also can mail you an
application. Applications are due back at the Allen County SPCA no later than March 20th.
We have five open seats and are searching for a diverse group of dedicated individuals who
will help lead our organization to even greater success. If this is you, apply today! The board
nominees will be published in the April newsletter and ballots will be gathered between then
and the annual meeting. Only members in good standing may apply and vote. Not sure if
you’re a member? Check the date next to your name on the mailing label! If your membership
has expired, please renew right away. Not only will you maintain voting rights, you can be
confident that you’re a vital part of our mission to save animals’ lives!
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Allen County SPCA! Here’s to warmer
temperatures. Until then, keep yourselves and your pets bundled-up!
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
by Caitlin Lothamer
Sponsored by
In Loving Memory Of...
A memorial donation was made in honor of the following:
Connie Kay Jacobsen
Myers Family
Robert R. “Bob” DeVore
Diane & Guy Randlett
Melanie S. “Suzy” Shive
Patricia Hart
Beatrice A. “Bea” Branning
Richard Ryan & Martha Berghoff Ryan
Matt Branning
Charles Willen
Emma Blanchard
Denise (Furry) Crone
Julie Cleland Scott
Dan & Jean Cleland
Carol Moran
Gwen & Darrel Dodane
Alyce & Daniel Eash
The E.C. Family
Sue Shull
Hubert Marlow
John & Patricia Weicker
Sara J. (Endorf) Osbun
Carolyn DeVoe
Shirley Cook
Diane Cook
Jan & Jo Ann Sircey
Ruth D’Andrea
Patricia Speidell Blain
Mary & Philip Koher
Lynda M. (Cafolla) BianRosa
Sue Alfeld
Helen Savage
Stacy & Dave Bowman
Wanda E. Bollinger
Gary & Kathleen Bender
Laura Schoening
Dan Hudson
Janet Smith
Karen Albee
James R. “Jim” Platt
John & Patricia Weicker
Rose Edsall
Janet Butterman
Deister Machine Company
Albert E. Jacquay
John & Patricia Weicker
Marian I. Stover
Dorothy Farwell
Bonnie Huepenbecker
Janet McClintock
Marcia & Thomas Scalzo
James & Carol Clauser
Ronda I. Johnson
Deb & Steve Alles
Bernice R. Hart
Deb Alles
Betty Crumback
Susan Anderson
Duane M. Barth
Nol & Sue Beckley
Barry L. Confer
Sons of The American Legion 4th District
**Correction:
Sam L. Revett
Mrs. John R. Ford
Tribute In Honor Of...
A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them.
Keith & Kyle Davis
John & Susan Davis
Scott Gray’s Birthday
Beryl & Marion Gray
Mary Etzler’s birthday
Pat & Jim Mallers
Kathryn Heiny
Sherrill & Sarah Colvin
Chad Hemmer & Brad Fields
Alana & James Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Prete
Mary Prete
The most common pheromone product for dogs is Adaptil, DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone),
which mimics a comfort effect like a nursing mother that makes puppies calm. The most
common pheromone product for cats is Feliway, which mimics a cat’s facial pheromone.
When a cat rubs against you, the cat is actually marking you so the cat registers you as
a safety area. Studies have shown behaviors such as separation anxiety, destruction,
aggression, marking, house soiling, and excessive vocalization have decreased by just
adding a new pheromone in the home. Pheromones may not work in every case, but they
may be a beneficial start to try if your pet is displaying unwanted behaviors in the home.
Items big and small, we need them all! In addition to financial
donations to help our dogs and cats, we need the items below.
HOUSEKEEPING & OFFICE NEEDS
•AA & AAA batteries
•Postage stamps
• Copy paper, white & color •Paper towels
• Hand sanitizer
•Disinfectant spray
•Tall kitchen bags
• Lint rollers
• Resealable plastic bags - quart or gallon size
CAT & DOG NEEDS
• Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin (cats & dogs)
• Science Diet Puppy Healthy Growth
• Science Diet Kitten Food
• Canned wet food (any brand dog or cat food)
• Adaptil and feliway in spray bottle
• Peanut butter
• Training dog treats
• Box lids from copy paper cases
• Interactive dog and cat toys
• Dog rope toys
• Kennel slipleads
• Disposable cat scratchers
• Kitty condos
• Catnip and/or catnip spray
• Kitty Kongs
• Non-scoopable clay litter (unscented)
• Made in the USA rawhide chews
• Heavy weight paper bowls for medication
• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus,
Green DogGoods, & Tractor Supply
COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK
•Dog & cat food, any brand dry or canned
• Brown paper sacks (larger grocery store size)
RECYCLABLES
Celebrating the love and happiness our pets brought to our lives through memorials in their names.
• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink &
toner cartridges.
• Books, CDs and DVDs in their original cases.
• Towels, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets. We do not
take comforters. (Some of our dogs like to chew the
stuffing out of them.)
Sholee, beloved dog of Kurt Blum
Deb & Steve Alles
Bailey, beloved dog of Karen Hughes
Sharon Miller
BOOKS
Luke, beloved pet
Lynne & Chuck Dimit
Max, beloved pet
Hughes’ Family
Kahn and Isabelle, beloved cats
Eric & Laura Eme
Ann Martin’s beloved cat
Dell Ford
Boomer, our beloved dog
Robert & Doris Eminger
Diablo, Chablis, Fluffy and Syrah, beloved cats
Gloria & Steve Meyer
Hannah, beloved dog of Nancy & Paul Gerding
Diane Hofer
Cuddles, beloved cat of Jerry & Shirley Strope
Barb & Tom Goes
Pheromone therapy in dogs and cats
Just like people, dogs and cats can get stressed. Changes within the environment such as
moving to a new home, living as an unwanted cat outside, or even bringing a new pet can
cause stress. Through extensive research, pheromone therapy is being suggested to owners
to help lower stress levels for their pets. Pheromones are chemical compounds sensed in
dogs and cats by the vomeronasal organ in the back of the nose. Animals use pheromones
as a means of communication. Pheromones can come in sprays, diffusers, wipes, and even
collars. These are powerful scents for the animals, but they are odorless to humans.
WISHLIST
In Loving Memory Of Our Pets...
Box up your new and used books, CDs and DVDs in their
original cases and bring them to the shelter.
For a complete list visit our website. Donations may be
dropped off during business hours at 4914 S. Hanna St.
Check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County
SPCA” at www.amazon.com.
Thank you for thinking of us!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Kent Pyle, Northwestern Mutual
Vice President:
Steve Smith, Fort Wayne Medical Surety Company
Treasurer:
Kathleen Smith, City of Fort Wayne
Secretary:
Deb Morrone, Fort Wayne Police Department
Traci Bohdan, Fifth Third Bank
Fernando A. Fernandez, The Hair Dept.
Steve Gard, The Oyster Bar
Diane Irwin, Lincoln Financial Group
Debra Lockhart, Wells Fargo
Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance
Terra Schmidt, Lutheran Hospital
Mick Stewart, ISU/Stewart, Brimner, Peters
Lindsey Swanson, Haller & Colvin, P.C.
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES
Pawject Runway
We acknowledge those who recently passed and remembered the Allen County SPCA
in their memorials. We thank their friends and family who honored their memory with a
donation to the Allen County SPCA. Their dedication to our mission is the foundation for our
work here. Below are those we have received January 1 through January 31, 2015.
By the time you read this, the first Pawject Runway will be in the books. I want to thank
everyone who helped bring this event to the runway! The planning committee was so
dedicated to the event’s success, and they were a ton of fun! Our heartfelt gratitude goes out
to Misty Stephan, Bonnie Buell, Stephani McDowell, Kathy Minnich, Stephanie Fries, Jamie
Schueler, Sally Hamilton, Holli Rosiak, and Nikki Jasperson for all you did and all you gave
to make Pawject Runway so successful. I also want to thank our sponsors: Paw’s-N-Claw’s,
Pawsitively Pet Paradise, Richard and Diane Dunifon, Shaffer Multimedia, Pooprints NE
Indiana, LLC, Rub A Dub Dub Dog Grooming and Spa, Rogers Formalwear, A Party Apart,
St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital, Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic, New Haven Pet Hospital,
Aboite Animal Hospital and Allen Veterinary Hospital along with our media sponsors 21Alive,
NBC33, K105, 95.1Best FM and Fun101! Lastly, thank you to all the creative groomers who
were brave enough to enter this first-time event! We could not have done this without you.
The proceeds of the event have been deposited in our Angel Fund which means we’ll be able
to provide even more critical medical care to pets in need. We can’t ask for more than that,
and we are forever grateful.
Annual Meeting
STAFF
Allen County SPCA 260-744-0454
Director (ext 201): Jessica Henry
Shelter Manager (ext 201): Stephanie Fries
Volunteer Development Mgr (ext 204): J. Mark Hannon
Business Manager (ext 203): Dawn LaPorte
Marketing Development Manager (ext. 203): Kathy Minnich
Office Coordinator (ext 207): Kelli Lambert
Feline Team Captain (ext 206): Tanya Gallo
Canine Team Captain (ext 200):
Animal Care Specialists (ext 202): Ashley Smith,
Caitlin Lothamer, Kris Brandt, Tayler Fritts, Christopher
Gagnon, Marissa Scheumann, Tianna Giannini,
Suzanne Serres, Bobbie Buckles
To Volunteer (ext 204)
To Donate items (ext 205)
To Report a lost or found animal (ext 200)
To Adopt (ext 202)
COMPANIES THAT CARE
We want to recognize and thank a few companies
that have recently helped our non-profit shelter.
• Laws Country Kennel
• St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital
• Indian Creek Veterinary Hospital
• Anthony Animal Clinic
• Allen Veterinary Hospital
• Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Crosby Excavating
• Connolly’s Do It Best
• Aboite Animal Hospital
• Faegre Baker Daniels
A huge “Thank You” goes out to
all of you from the residents and
staff of the Allen County SPCA.
Please make sure that Wednesday, April 15th is on your calendar. It’s not just tax day, you
know! Join us that evening at 6:00p.m. at YOLO’s for the Annual Member’s Meeting. Not only
will we present the annual report and a session pertaining to local animal welfare, we’ll also
be electing the 2015-2016 board of directors. If you are interested in serving on the board,
please complete the board application found at www.acspca.org. We also can mail you an
application. Applications are due back at the Allen County SPCA no later than March 20th.
We have five open seats and are searching for a diverse group of dedicated individuals who
will help lead our organization to even greater success. If this is you, apply today! The board
nominees will be published in the April newsletter and ballots will be gathered between then
and the annual meeting. Only members in good standing may apply and vote. Not sure if
you’re a member? Check the date next to your name on the mailing label! If your membership
has expired, please renew right away. Not only will you maintain voting rights, you can be
confident that you’re a vital part of our mission to save animals’ lives!
As always, thank you for your continued support of the Allen County SPCA! Here’s to warmer
temperatures. Until then, keep yourselves and your pets bundled-up!
ANIMAL ENRICHMENT
by Caitlin Lothamer
Sponsored by
In Loving Memory Of...
A memorial donation was made in honor of the following:
Connie Kay Jacobsen
Myers Family
Robert R. “Bob” DeVore
Diane & Guy Randlett
Melanie S. “Suzy” Shive
Patricia Hart
Beatrice A. “Bea” Branning
Richard Ryan & Martha Berghoff Ryan
Matt Branning
Charles Willen
Emma Blanchard
Denise (Furry) Crone
Julie Cleland Scott
Dan & Jean Cleland
Carol Moran
Gwen & Darrel Dodane
Alyce & Daniel Eash
The E.C. Family
Sue Shull
Hubert Marlow
John & Patricia Weicker
Sara J. (Endorf) Osbun
Carolyn DeVoe
Shirley Cook
Diane Cook
Jan & Jo Ann Sircey
Ruth D’Andrea
Patricia Speidell Blain
Mary & Philip Koher
Lynda M. (Cafolla) BianRosa
Sue Alfeld
Helen Savage
Stacy & Dave Bowman
Wanda E. Bollinger
Gary & Kathleen Bender
Laura Schoening
Dan Hudson
Janet Smith
Karen Albee
James R. “Jim” Platt
John & Patricia Weicker
Rose Edsall
Janet Butterman
Deister Machine Company
Albert E. Jacquay
John & Patricia Weicker
Marian I. Stover
Dorothy Farwell
Bonnie Huepenbecker
Janet McClintock
Marcia & Thomas Scalzo
James & Carol Clauser
Ronda I. Johnson
Deb & Steve Alles
Bernice R. Hart
Deb Alles
Betty Crumback
Susan Anderson
Duane M. Barth
Nol & Sue Beckley
Barry L. Confer
Sons of The American Legion 4th District
**Correction:
Sam L. Revett
Mrs. John R. Ford
Tribute In Honor Of...
A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them.
Keith & Kyle Davis
John & Susan Davis
Scott Gray’s Birthday
Beryl & Marion Gray
Mary Etzler’s birthday
Pat & Jim Mallers
Kathryn Heiny
Sherrill & Sarah Colvin
Chad Hemmer & Brad Fields
Alana & James Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Prete
Mary Prete
The most common pheromone product for dogs is Adaptil, DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromone),
which mimics a comfort effect like a nursing mother that makes puppies calm. The most
common pheromone product for cats is Feliway, which mimics a cat’s facial pheromone.
When a cat rubs against you, the cat is actually marking you so the cat registers you as
a safety area. Studies have shown behaviors such as separation anxiety, destruction,
aggression, marking, house soiling, and excessive vocalization have decreased by just
adding a new pheromone in the home. Pheromones may not work in every case, but they
may be a beneficial start to try if your pet is displaying unwanted behaviors in the home.
Items big and small, we need them all! In addition to financial
donations to help our dogs and cats, we need the items below.
HOUSEKEEPING & OFFICE NEEDS
•AA & AAA batteries
•Postage stamps
• Copy paper, white & color •Paper towels
• Hand sanitizer
•Disinfectant spray
•Tall kitchen bags
• Lint rollers
• Resealable plastic bags - quart or gallon size
CAT & DOG NEEDS
• Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin (cats & dogs)
• Science Diet Puppy Healthy Growth
• Science Diet Kitten Food
• Canned wet food (any brand dog or cat food)
• Adaptil and feliway in spray bottle
• Peanut butter
• Training dog treats
• Box lids from copy paper cases
• Interactive dog and cat toys
• Dog rope toys
• Kennel slipleads
• Disposable cat scratchers
• Kitty condos
• Catnip and/or catnip spray
• Kitty Kongs
• Non-scoopable clay litter (unscented)
• Made in the USA rawhide chews
• Heavy weight paper bowls for medication
• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus,
Green DogGoods, & Tractor Supply
COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK
•Dog & cat food, any brand dry or canned
• Brown paper sacks (larger grocery store size)
RECYCLABLES
Celebrating the love and happiness our pets brought to our lives through memorials in their names.
• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink &
toner cartridges.
• Books, CDs and DVDs in their original cases.
• Towels, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets. We do not
take comforters. (Some of our dogs like to chew the
stuffing out of them.)
Sholee, beloved dog of Kurt Blum
Deb & Steve Alles
Bailey, beloved dog of Karen Hughes
Sharon Miller
BOOKS
Luke, beloved pet
Lynne & Chuck Dimit
Max, beloved pet
Hughes’ Family
Kahn and Isabelle, beloved cats
Eric & Laura Eme
Ann Martin’s beloved cat
Dell Ford
Boomer, our beloved dog
Robert & Doris Eminger
Diablo, Chablis, Fluffy and Syrah, beloved cats
Gloria & Steve Meyer
Hannah, beloved dog of Nancy & Paul Gerding
Diane Hofer
Cuddles, beloved cat of Jerry & Shirley Strope
Barb & Tom Goes
Pheromone therapy in dogs and cats
Just like people, dogs and cats can get stressed. Changes within the environment such as
moving to a new home, living as an unwanted cat outside, or even bringing a new pet can
cause stress. Through extensive research, pheromone therapy is being suggested to owners
to help lower stress levels for their pets. Pheromones are chemical compounds sensed in
dogs and cats by the vomeronasal organ in the back of the nose. Animals use pheromones
as a means of communication. Pheromones can come in sprays, diffusers, wipes, and even
collars. These are powerful scents for the animals, but they are odorless to humans.
WISHLIST
In Loving Memory Of Our Pets...
Box up your new and used books, CDs and DVDs in their
original cases and bring them to the shelter.
For a complete list visit our website. Donations may be
dropped off during business hours at 4914 S. Hanna St.
Check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County
SPCA” at www.amazon.com.
Thank you for thinking of us!
PawPrints
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
PAID
FORT WAYNE, IN
PERMIT NO. 701
www.acspca.org
4914 S. Hanna Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
MARCH 2015
Is there a date
above your name
on the mailing label?
If so, that is your
membership
expiration date.
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JANUARY ADOPTIONS
PET EXPO IS ONE MONTH AWAY!
April 18 & 19, 2015
OUR MISSION
The Allen County SPCA will promote
the prevention of cruelty to animals by
providing a safe haven for animals, an
effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach
programs for the community and deep
and broad membership and volunteer
programs.
GEARING UP FOR NORTHERN INDIANA PET EXPO!
April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. To generate awareness of this important
cause, the Allen County SPCA will host the Northern Indiana Pet Expo. We are currently filling
up booth spaces with pet-loving companies along with shelters and rescues who will be offering
pet adoptions.
If you are looking to add a companion dog or cat to your household, this will be the largest place
to meet your match. Many of the rescues and shelters will be offering same-day adoptions with
the proper paperwork. There will be national entertainment, a kids area, exhibitors offering pet
services of all kinds and free education sessions featuring many pet-related topics.
Interested in a booth this year? Download the Exhibitor Booth form from the
Pet Expo website. Interested in putting your company’s name out in front of
thousands of community pet owners? Become a sponsor. Sponsor levels can be
found on the website as well. Next month’s newsletter will feature the Northern
Indiana Pet Expo in more detail. Visit www.northernindianapetexpo.org.
 I’m a new member
 Individual (under 55) - $25
COME SEE US AT...
Sat, Mar 7, Noon - 3 pm
Dawg-e-bag Community Outreach
4227 N. Clinton St, Ft Wayne, IN
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Sat, Mar 14, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
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Sun, Mar 15, Noon - 2 pm
Deer Park Irish Pub
1530 Leesburg Rd, Ft Wayne, IN
Join us for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
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Sat, Apr 11, 11 am - 2 pm
PETCO Community Outreach
315 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN
See who is available for adoption!
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Wed, Apr 15, 6 pm
Annual Membership Meeting at Yolo’s
4201 N. Wells Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County SPCA members welcome!
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April 18 & 19, 2015
11 am - 4 pm
Allen County Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana
BECOME A MEMBER (Please check your preferred membership)
 I’m a renewing member
 Family - $40  Individual senior (55+) - $15
 Senior couple - $25
DONATE (Please check your preferred gift)
One time gift – Choose the support level below.
 $50
 $75
 $100
 $150
 $250
 Other amount $ _____________
Sustaining – annual pledge paid monthly or quarterly (Please check one)
 $10  $15  $25  $50  $75  $100
 Other amount $ _____________
Annual Membership $ ______________
Total payment $ _______________
Annual Pledge $_______________
TREE OF LIFE - PAY TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL PET
 Copper Leaf $75-$149
 Silver Leaf $150-$249
 Gold Leaf $250+ I’d like the leaf to read: (3 lines, up to 18 characters per line)
 In memory of
 Dearly loved
 My/Our beloved pet/cat/dog
Tree of Life Gift $_______________
Line 1: (please check one)
Line 2: Pet’s name ________________________________________________________________ Dates(s) _________________________________
Line 3: Donor/Owner name (s)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
BARN CATS LOOKING FOR WORK
Former street cats that prefer to live outdoors are available for work
in exchange for food, water and shelter. These cats will happily guard
your barn or out-building from pesky mice, chipmunks, or vermin for
the small cost of a bowl of cat food and water set out daily.
Once the frigid temperatures rise a bit, we will be on the look-out
for places to send our barn cats. While we prefer cats to live in the
comfort of human homes, there are some cats that just don’t see life
that way. They enjoy hunting for food and exploring
the wild outdoors. Some of these Community
Cats are no longer welcome in their previous
neighborhoods. Unaltered cats multiply causing an
increase in unwanted feline population.
Cats in our Barn Cat Program have been
evaluated and sterilized by a licensed
veterinarian, vaccinated for rabies, and
microchipped. We simply provide the cats and initial supplies.
All you have to do is provide suitable shelter, dry food and
potable water daily. These cats will be available soon for a
small donation. Call us for more information or to setup a
time when we can deliver!
Ursula, a two-year-old black
and white female cat, and
Mocha, a five-year-old female
English Foxhound mix, are both
looking for their forever homes.
For more information on these
two and other cats and dogs
available for adoption, visit our
website at www.acspca.org,
or stop in to see us during
adoption hours.
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Don’t have a barn or out-building? Spread the word about
our Barn Cat Program! These former Community Cats will
appreciate a new lease on life.
Sat, Apr 18 & Sun, Apr 19, 11 am - 4 pm
Northern Indiana Pet Expo
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN
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Signature_____________________________________________ Print Name(s)____________________________________________________________
Mailing address_____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _______Zip ______________
Phone __________________________________________ E-mail_____________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT
 Check: payable to Allen County SPCA OR
 Credit card: Number__________________________ Exp Date ______
4914 S. Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Name on Card___________________________ Security Code ______
Mark your calendars for this year’s event. We are currently filling
up booth spaces with pet-loving companies along with shelters and
rescues who will be offering pet adoptions. Look for more details on
the back panel of this newsletter. Contact mark@acspca if you’d like
to volunteer.
Allen County SPCA • 4914 S. Hanna Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 • Phone 260-744-0454 • Hours: Tue - Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun Noon - 4 pm