Street Journal - Kentucky Humane Society
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Street Journal - Kentucky Humane Society
Paw The Magazine of the Kentucky Humane Society Winter 2014 Street Journal A Record Year for Pets! Bonded pairs Thinking inside the box Dog survives bullet Lifelong Friends www.kyhumane.org Inside 1 www.kyhumane.org Main Campus 241 Steedly Drive Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 366-3355 Adoptions 7 Days a Week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admissions Monday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Campus 1000 Lyndon Lane, Suite B Louisville, KY 40222 (502) 272-1070 Letter from Lori 6 2 A Record Year for Pets! 7 4 Pet Help Line Bonded Pairs 9Thanks Dog Survives Bullet 13 On Our Blog 8Events From the Mailbox Building Connections with Chief Joseph I adopted Chief from the Kentucky Humane Society when he was four and a half. He is seven now. I always wanted a Dalmatian, and he is the perfect dog. He is a local celebrity, making people laugh along the way when they meet him. In the summertime, I get out his sunglasses (seen in the photo). He makes people smile, connects me with others and gives me unconditional love. I am so grateful for him. Adoptions Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lauren Gassman Pet Help Line Birthday Parties Donations Education/Camp Volunteers Behavior Training We adopted Tiger in October 2013. We cannot thank KHS enough for taking care of him—he has truly changed my husband’s and my life. We cannot imagine life without him! Please accept these gifts to help take care of all our furry friends as they wait to find their forever homes. (502) 509-4PET (502) 515-3149 (502) 515-3144 (502) 515-3149 (502) 515-3145 (502) 253-2883 Eastpoint Pet Resort 13310 Magisterial Drive Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 253-2221 Fern Creek Pet Resort 5225 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 499-1910 S.N.I.P. Clinic 2445 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40217 (502) 636-3491 Feeders Supply Adoptions Fern Creek, Hikes Point, Preston Highway, Springhurst, St. Matthews, Dixie Highway and Clarksville (Ind.) Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. www.kyhumane.org Christmas with Tiger Stephanie Dean Mornings with Bruno We adopted Bruno (formerly named Chipper) a couple of months ago from the Kentucky Humane Society. Thought I’d send a photo showing how our little guy spends his morning—very cozy laying amongst bed pillows. This is where he sleeps at night, right above my head...and he doesn’t budge, EVER...any morning...as we make the bed. We’ve simply learned to make the bed around him. We absolutely LOVE Bruno! He’s such an amazing addition to our family! Lori White Board of Directors Brink Bloembergen David Buschman Gary Clements Erik Furlan Janet Lively Heberle A. Dale Josey Steve Kerrick Rick Maynard Patti Swope Nancy Jo Trafton Greg Wellman Natalie White Roy Burns, D.V.M.* Toni Clem* Brian Haara* John Hassmann* Glenn Price* *Advisory Board Dear friends, Letter from Lori 2013 was an incredible year for cats and dogs at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS). We saved every single healthy, behaviorally sound pet who came through our doors. Read more about our success on page 2. We were able to achieve this strategic goal as well as many other new initiatives thanks to a dedicated leadership team comprised of staff and board members. Every two years this group convenes to brainstorm about KHS’ direction, identify areas of need and strategize growth initiatives. We dare ourselves to dream big: what is our vision for the future, and what steps will be taken to achieve this? At our session last October, we discussed the state of equine welfare in Kentucky. Dubbed the “Horse Capital of the World,” Kentucky’s horses are as famous as its bourbon. Sadly, there aren’t enough resources to help the unwanted horses that fall upon hard times. Horses can live 25-30 years, and taking care of them is expensive. With so many people facing financial challenges in these tough economic times, horse owners have limited options if they can no longer afford their horse. Rescues are full, horse adopters are few and far between, and many horses end up starving in a field without proper forage. For the last decade or so, KHS has focused exclusively on helping cats and dogs. But our history goes back to horses. In 1884 KHS was created to advocate for the proper treatment of carriage horses. Over the many years that followed, our agency gravitated toward helping dogs and cats. In our strategy session we acknowledged that horses are companion animals and, therefore, are included in our scope of mission. This led to a conversation about what role KHS could potentially play in helping horses in our state. KHS does not have the space or funding to house equines, but we believe we can provide statewide leadership, networking and collaboration resources to help get horses into safe homes. This is new territory for us, and we want to make sure we can deliver on our promises. That’s why I am asking for your feedback: do you think that KHS should be involved in equine welfare? If so, in what way? Do you see yourself getting involved; if so, how? Please send your feedback to [email protected] or write to me at the Kentucky Humane Society, 241 Steedly Dr., Louisville, KY 40214. And if you would like to receive emails from KHS about horse initiatives, please indicate this. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to hearing from you! In gratitude, Lori Kane Redmon President and CEO By the Numbers (January 1–December 31, 2013) 6,316 homeless pets found homes in 2013. Of those, 2,266 were felines and 4,050 were canines. 10,344 pets were spayed or neutered at our high-quality, donor-supported S.N.I.P. Clinic. Since opening in 2007, the clinic has altered more than 60,000 cats and dogs from Louisville and surrounding counties. Our Mission KHS advocates the humane treatment of companion animals through leadership and proactive solutions to pet overpopulation, including adoptions, education and spay/neuter efforts. On the Cover Casper and Benji came to the Kentucky Humane Society as a matching set. Would any adopter let them stay together and keep their love alive? The Paw Street Journal is a quarterly publication of the Kentucky Humane Society. Questions or comments may be addressed to the Public Relations Department at (502) 515-3152 or info@ kyhumane.org. Circulation: 12,000 Editorial team: Beth Haendiges and Andrea Blair. Volunteer proofreader Sara Ulliman. Cover photo by Gordi Smith. Other photos by Bobby Baumgardner, Briana Craddock, Clynt Dudleson, Sue Gay, Nicholas Linares and Gordi Smith. Paw Street Journal 1 A Record Year for Pets! KHS saves every adoptable cat and dog, finds homes for more than 6,300 pets L ast year was one for the record books for the Kentucky Humane Society. In 2013 KHS found homes for 6,316 homeless cats and dogs—the most in its history—and saved every healthy, behaviorally sound pet in our care. “We were able to save so many lives thanks to the vision and hard work of our board, staff and volunteers, and to the many compassionate people in the Louisville area who chose to adopt, spay or neuter, and donate to help our pets,” says Lori Redmon, KHS president and CEO. The record-breaking year was made possible by a long-term, two-tier proactive strategy, according to Lori. “First, we created innovative programs to help reduce the number of pets entering shelters by focusing on spaying and neutering, education and pet retention to keep pets in their original homes,” says Lori. “Second, we ensured that the adoptable pets we took in received the best possible care, and we committed to keeping them until they found forever homes.” Building on this strategy, in 2013 KHS saved over 90% of the animals we took in and guaranteed that every healthy, behaviorally sound pet found a home. Programs that helped lead to this success include: •S.N.I.P. (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) Clinic. Since the clinic opened in 2007, more than 60,000 local pets have been spayed or neutered—helping lead to a 30% drop in the number of animals surrendered to KHS and to Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS), the city’s public shelter. •KHS Pet Help Line, (502) 509-4PET. More than 900 callers were helped with free behavior advice, resource referrals and alternatives to surrender last year. This service is funded by a grant by the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and by the Banfield Charitable trust. 2 www.kyhumane.org •P.R.O.U.D. (Prisoner Rehabilitation of Untrained Dogs) program. Behaviorally challenged shelter dogs spend 30 days at the Kentucky State Reformatory with inmates who have been taught to use positive reinforcement. Since the program started last April, more than 160 dogs have graduated and been adopted. •KHS Working Cats. Last year 153 cats who were not suitable for home adoption found appropriate indoor/ outdoor homes through this lifesaving program. These cats “earn their keep” by being excellent mousers and helping their owners with pest control. •Help Me Heal fund. KHS saved more than 200 medically fragile shelter pets through a donor-supported fund that pays for medical bills for pets suffering from disease, trauma, cruelty or neglect. This fund also helps pay for behavior rehabilitation of shelter pets. •Dog training. Last year, KHS added new classes that focus on specific problem behaviors such as aggression, extreme shyness and resource guarding—even offering low-cost inoffice private training. KHS is taking a taking a proactive approach to help with issues that often lead animals to be turned into shelters. •Transferring pets. KHS makes it a priority to take in pets from overcrowded public shelters. Last year more than 3,300 dogs and cats came from overcrowded area shelters, including more than 1,200 from our city’s public shelter. Established in 1884, the Kentucky Humane Society is a local nonprofit agency dedicated to ending pet overpopulation through proactive solutions such as aggressive spay/neuter, education and adoption. KHS does not receive government funding and is not a branch of any national humane organization. Learn more at www.kyhumane.org. U KHS Help Line funded by the Pet Help Line Thinking Inside the Box By Katy McClellan, Pet Help Line Coordinator Question My cat just stopped using the litter box. She’s used it for three years with no problems. I don’t know what to do. Help! Answer Litter box issues are a common problem and one of the top reasons that cats end up in shelters. To help solve these issues, you have to “think like a cat,” and you should soon have a clean home and happy cat. There are many reasons cats stop using the litter box. The first step in resolving litter issues is ruling out illness, so take your cat to a veterinarian immediately. Also consider the environment where the box is placed. If the cat can be “ambushed” while using the litter box, she may be less likely to go in it. If it’s not clean, she may not want to use the box. If she associates the box with pain or fear, she will be more inclined to go somewhere else. Solving these problems can be as simple as uncovering the box, or it may require a little more detective work. If your cat stops using the box, use the following tips to get her back in the box: 1. Take your cat to the veterinarian. Even if she appears to be feeling well, she could have an underlying issue. Cats are good at hiding pain, so she may not “seem” or “act” sick. 2.Add more litter boxes. You should have 1+ the number of cats in your home. Make sure there is a box on each level of your home, that the boxes are big enough for your cat to turn around in, and that they are in easily accessible spots. 3. Make sure all boxes are uncovered. Use clumping, unscented litter and scoop daily. 4.Clean accidents thoroughly, using an enzyme-based cleaner. Use a black light to find all spots if necessary. 5. Be a detective: Have there been any changes in the home lately? Has someone or another pet moved out or moved in? Have you changed the litter type or the box location? When is your cat not using the box? What is your cat doing outside the box? Has your cat recently been treated for a medical issue or been declawed? The more information you have about the issue, the better your chances for solving the problem. For additional suggestions, please call the Kentucky Humane Society’s free Pet Help Line at (502) 509-4PET and discuss your cat’s issues with a trained behavior counselor. Ask the Experts Got a pet-related question? Call our Pet Help Line to receive free advice and to connect to local pet resources, (502) 509-4PET or visit kyhumane.org/help. The Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Help Line is made possible by grants from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and the Banfield Charitable Trust. The Pet Help Line is designed to help keep pets in their homes and out of shelters by giving pet owners the tools they need to have healthy relationships with their pets. U Service Helps Owners Re-home Their Pets Life can take surprising and difficult turns for all of us. Loss of a job, severe allergies, divorce and even death sometimes result in a wonderful pet needing a new home. For families or individuals with no other options than to re-home a pet, the Kentucky Humane Society now offers an online courtesy listing of animals seeking new families. Pets listed on the Re-homing Services web page remain in their original homes until their owners find appropriate placement. Katy McClellan with the KHS Pet Help Line counsels each owner on how to screen potential adopters and how to write appealing and accurate bios about their pets. “While we would prefer that every pet remain in her original home, we know this is not always possible,” says Katy. “For people who cannot keep their pets, the KHS Re-homing Service can be a tremendous help and an alternative to surrendering to a shelter.” Pets in the courtesy listing are not KHS animals. Potential adopters must engage in direct communication with the pets’ existing owners. The owners have shown proof that their pets have been spayed/neutered and are current with their vaccinations. To learn more about this service or view pets in need of re-homing, visit kyhumane.org/rehoming-service. U Paw Paw 3 Street Journal Street Journal 3 Love, Always Bonded Pairs When adopting two is better than one T wo beautiful, snow-white cats with jade-green eyes were brought to the Kentucky Humane Society in early September. Tragically, their owner had passed away, leaving Casper and Benji orphaned and homeless. The five-year-old cats quickly won the hearts of staff, volunteers and potential adopters with their loving personalities. Cats this beautiful and friendly normally would be adopted very quickly. But Benji and Casper were different. The catch? They came as a matching set. Benji and Casper were brothers who had never been apart. They were two cats with one heart. They did everything together. They ate together, slept together, played together. Moreover, they became extremely depressed and anxious when separated. No doubt about it, Benji and Casper were bonded, and they needed to find a home that could adopt both of them. “Most people come into the adoption process planning to adopt one pet,” says Angie Durgasingh, Customer Care Manager at KHS. “It’s rare that someone comes into the shelter planning on multiple adoptions. That makes a bonded pair more challenging to place.” Casper and Benji were placed in a “cat condo” in the KHS Main Campus adoption lobby. Hundreds of potential adopters stopped by to admire the green-eyed brothers. But, still, no one took them home. 4 www.kyhumane.org After nearly two months at the shelter, we realized the normal promotion of the pair was not getting any results. We decided to post Benji and Casper’s plight on Facebook and hope for the best. The best came to us in the form of Phil Hawkins, who had heard from his children about the two cats’ plight and decided to meet them. The family’s beloved cat had recently passed away, and they felt it was time to adopt again. It didn’t take Phil long to make the decision to adopt, and Benji and Casper went home with him that day. Phil says that Benji (now named Marty) and Casper have adapted well to their new family and surroundings. They remain closely bonded and also have bonded with the rest of the family. “Marty is attached to my wife at the hip,” Phil says. “Casper is more social and gets along with everyone.” What is a bonded pair? All pets are capable of forming bonds, either with other pets or with humans. Bonded pairs of animals have generally grown up together. While often siblings, nonsiblings can bond as well. Although every animal can develop bonds, there are times when these bonds are so close that one or both animals decline when not with the other. Most bonded pairs come from the same home, but not all animals that are turned in together are bonded in a significant way. While they may like the other animal in the home, they are also capable of forming other social affiliations and are relatively comfortable on their own. In cases like this, KHS will adopt animals separately. Keeping pairs together “When making a decision about keeping a pair together, many factors are considered. We pay close attention to each animal’s behavior alone and with his friend,” explains KHS Placement and Behavior Manager Brandi King. “If we see obvious signs of increasing stress and anxiety upon separation that doesn’t diminish as the animals settle in at the shelter, we will consider adopting them as a pair. We take their history into consideration, particularly if the previous owner has noted signs of distress when the animals were separated. It can be a bit of a process, but it’s worth it in the end to ensure the well-being of bonded pairs,” says Brandi. This is always a difficult decision, explains Brandi, because paired animals tend to have a significantly longer length of stay in a shelter setting. However, separating a strongly bonded pair can lead to serious problems. Best Buddies: Bobo & Bailey While they had never met before coming to the Kentucky Humane Society, Bobo and Bailey, two Beagles, each two years old, became best buddies while at KHS. Bobo was so determined to be with Bailey that he managed to squeeze through a small gap the size of a legal envelope in his kennel to get into Bailey’s kennel next door! The KHS staff and volunteers were so touched by this that the two dogs were then housed together. And two KHS volunteers were hopeful that Bobo and Bailey would find a home together, so they agreed to pay one of the adoption fees for anyone willing to give a home to both dogs. Bonded animals who are separated may demonstrate anxiety by pacing, whining, destructive behavior, loss of appetite, and generally shutting down and becoming non-interactive with people and other animals. They grieve the loss of their friend and sometimes cannot get out of that grief cycle. We are happy to report that Bobo and Bailey were adopted together in mid September by Steve Sandman, who tells us that they continue to be devoted to each other but have definitely found a place in their hearts for the rest of the family, Steve and Laura. Now named Huck and Finn, Laura tells us, “They are so cute and such good boys. They love to go on walks, chase squirrels and sniff everything. They also love to snuggle and watch their favorite TV show, ‘Too Cute’ on Animal Planet.” The benefits of adopting a bonded pair We are so happy that Huck and Finn are together with a family who had room in their hearts and home for them both! U It’s easy to imagine the downside to adopting a bonded pair: two pets require a bigger investment in food and veterinary care. But what are the benefits of adopting a couple? Your pets are never alone. Some pets become agitated or bored when left alone. These feelings can lead to acting out in negative ways, including destruction of property, relapses in litter/house training and boredom eating. Pets can be anxious, and their owners can feel guilty. If your pet has a companion, you are less likely to see these behaviors. Pets are less stressed by your departure and find ways to entertain each other that should leave your house less of a mess and your pets happier. Pets who live together are often healthier. Anxiety can lead to physical illnesses, from hair loss to heart problems. Add to that boredom and stress eating, and you have the potential for an overweight, unhealthy pet. Bonded pairs often play together, keeping their energy up and increasing their exercise levels. The reduction in stress will help keep their hearts healthy and their bodies fit. U Make a bonded pair’s Valentine wish come true. Adopt a bonded pair. Call us at 502-366-3355 or visit our website, kyhumane.org, to learn about our bonded pairs. Paw Paw Street Journal Street Journal 5 5 Special Needs Josey the Outlaw Tails At left, Josey has left the past behind him, thanks to KHS. Above, Josey with adopters Lizi Hagan and Brandon Maxwell. Dog survives bullet and car crash to find loving home By Rick Maynard, KHS Board Member T he gunshot wound might have been enough to kill most dogs. And if the bullet didn’t finish the job, the car bumper probably should have. But this four-year-old beagle was a tough dog to keep down. As he lay beside the Shepherdsville, Ky., road—a bullet lodged in his body, pelvis broken from the impact of a car, exposed to the elements and running out of time—his luck changed. Deborah Philpot and her family found the injured beagle lying near the busy two-lane road in front of their house. They named him Todd. Todd’s good Samaritans had arrived. “He was pitiful, obviously scared. There had been a storm the night before and it was cold,” Philpot said. “But despite his injuries, you could tell that he was happy to see people. I think he knew he was going to get help.” Deborah took Todd to her veterinarian, where his broken pelvis was diagnosed. The beagle would need surgery and a 6 www.kyhumane.org lengthy rehab, and Deborah knew her home with a rambunctious Labrador puppy was not the place for the injured dog to heal. As Todd’s condition stabilized and he began to recover, the KHS staff turned their attention to the next step: finding his forever home. She called the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) and described the beagle’s desperate condition. The KHS staff agreed to take Todd in and pay for his significant medical care through the organization’s Help Me Heal fund. On August 28, Brandon Maxwell and Lizi Hagan heard Todd’s story on WFPK’s “The Paws Report.” WFPK on-air host Laura Shine told the story of the resilient pooch who wouldn’t let a bullet or a car end his life. “The Kentucky Humane Society’s Help Me Heal fund is reserved for our most medically or behaviorally fragile animals—those who need significant and oftentimes expensive care,” said Lori Redmon, president and CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society. ”Help Me Heal is funded by generous donors who want to help save pets in need like Todd.” Brandon and Lizi were immediately taken in by Todd’s story, but they weren’t sure they were ready for another dog. Surgery was performed to repair Todd’s broken pelvis and a diaphragmatic hernia (a condition where damage to the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity). Given its location, the bullet would need to stay. More than $1,000 in Help Me Heal funds paid for Todd’s medical care, and he spent six weeks under strict cage rest in a foster home to allow his body to heal. “The previous November, we had our 15-year-old beagle put to sleep, so while Todd’s story got my attention, we just weren’t sure we were ready for another dog so soon,” Brandon said. The couple had travel plans throughout September anyway, so they thought that perhaps it just wasn’t meant to be. But during their trip, the beagle was never far from their thoughts. “We kept saying to each other, ‘I wonder what Todd is up to,’ or ‘I hope Todd is doing okay,’” Brandon said. Six weeks after first hearing Todd’s story on WFPK, Lizi logged on to the KHS website and found that Todd was still looking for a home. This time, the two animal lovers didn’t hesitate. Personalized Pet Tags Available at Main Campus and East Campus “As soon as we confirmed he was still available, we jumped in the car and headed that way,” Brandon said. “He had been on both our minds the whole time, so we decided to adopt him.” Thanks to a grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Kentucky Humane Society can offer $5 personalized pet tags at the Main Campus and East Campus. The couple added the beagle to their family, joining two incumbent cats. But while the story seemed almost storybook perfect, one thing didn’t: the name Todd just didn’t seem right. They recalled the description of Todd when he was featured on “The Paws Report.” In detailing the fact that Todd had been shot, he was jokingly referred to as “a little outlaw.” Brandon, a fan of the famous 1976 Clint Eastwood Western “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” decided Josey was an appropriate name for the beagle that was tough enough to take a bullet and survive. “Every day since we brought Josey home, he has surprised us with something different,” he said. “Every day, new and subtle nuances of his personality come out. We take it as an indication that he is getting happier and happier, and sharing a little more of himself with us.” And as happy as Brandon and Lizi are to have “the Outlaw Josey Tails” in their lives, they also hope their dog’s story has a larger impact on those who hear it. “Pet I.D. tags take just a few minutes to make, but they are vital to ensuring lost pets are reunited with their owners,” says Susan Oppel, KHS director of shelter operations. All pets adopted from KHS are micro-chipped. But wearing I.D. tags is essential as well, as I.D. tags can result in pets being returned faster to their homes. To purchase a personalized pet I.D., stop by the KHS Main Campus at 241 Steedly Drive or East Campus at 1000 Lyndon Lane, or call (502) 366-3355 for more information. U Adoption Counselor Alex Tinnell presents the pet I.D. tags. S.N.I.P. Clinic’s Sassy T-Shirts The Kentucky Humane Society S.N.I.P. Clinic is now offering T-shirts with three different colors and sayings. These attractive 100 percent cotton shirts can be worn with pride to support the KHS mission of reducing companion animal overpopulation through spay and neuter efforts. The shirts cost $20 and can be purchased at our S.N.I.P. Clinic as well as our Main Campus and East Campus. U “Josey’s story is proof that you can rescue an animal and immediately have him become a part of your life,” Brandon said. “Pets are so resilient and adaptable. Josey has been so good for us, and this story is a great reminder that adoption should be the most viable option for getting a pet.” Help Pets Like Josey Advanced medical and behavior help is made possible by donations to the Kentucky Humane Society’s Help Me Heal fund. To donate, give online at kyhumane.org/ donate and type “Help Me Heal” in the comments field, or use the enclosed return envelope (write “Help Me Heal” on the envelope). U T-Shirt designs shown above. All shirts include the S.N.I.P. Clinic name, number and logo on the back. S.N.I.P. Clinic Offers Online Registration Need to get your pet altered? Don’t have time to waste on the phone? Register online! KHS’ S.N.I.P. Clinic now has an online registration form. Go to kyhumane.org/snipclinic to book your pet’s spay or neuter surgery appointment today. U Paw Paw 7 7 Street Journal Street Journal Events Santa Helps Raise $53,000 for Homeless Pets Santa and Kentucky Humane Society volunteers are like the U.S. Postal Service: neither snow nor rain will keep them from getting the job done. Despite three days of snow and sleet, the 2014 Picture Your Pets with Santa continued on…and raised more than $53,000 for KHS! “We can’t thank Santa and our volunteers enough for their positive attitudes and their willingness to pitch in wherever they are needed,” says Whitney Hobbs, KHS volunteer coordinator. A perfect example of this dedication is KHS board member David “Santa” Buschman. Santa David worked both weekends, cheerfully sharing his lap with cats, dogs, kids, moms, dads, and even a lizard or two. This event would not be possible without the dedication of David and several others who come out to be Kris Kringle or his helpers for the canines, felines and many other pets in our community. This was the 26th anniversary for Picture Your Pets with Santa, which takes place at all 14 Feeders Supply locations. Proceeds from this event benefit KHS and other local animal welfare organizations. U After your walk, visit the Pet Expo and learn about products and programs for your pets. Whether you walk or just visit the Pet Expo, Waggin’ Trail is a great event for a great cause! Waggin’ Trail 2014 – Celebrating 20 Years Save the Date: Before we know it, the 20th annual Kentucky Humane Society’s Waggin’ Trail Walk for the Animals will be here! This year’s event will be held Saturday, May 17, at the Parklands of Floyds Fork in East Louisville—and it’s never too early to start forming teams and raising money for KHS’ lifesaving mission. Kentucky Humane Society This debit card is helping save lives. from Park Community Credit Union Available to use with any Park Community checking account 56 9012 34De bit 1234 5678 E JANE D DO 502/968.3681 800/626.2870 parkcommunity.com Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by full faith and credit of the United States Government NCUA National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency 8 www.kyhumane.org Charity Debit Card 07/15 Get yours today! Minimum $5 donation – 100% of the donation goes to KHS Park Community has helped raise over $11,000 since 2011 “We are so excited to be at the Parklands this year,” says Beth Hobson, KHS director of development. “It is a beautiful spot, and participants will be able to choose from several different lengths to walk.” And of course, everyone is welcome—twolegged or four-legged. Waggin’ Trail will also feature adoptable pets, food vendors and booths from local rescue organizations and petrelated businesses. Learn more and sign up at kyhumane.org/waggin-trail. U The Kentucky Humane Society would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions between October 1 – December 31, 2013. Thanks $500 or more: Ms. Judy Cordy Vincent & Maria Corsi Ms. Sarah Creasy The Tom S. Detwiler Foundation Harvey M. Diamond M.D. Ms. L. Anne Dishman The Dunbar Foundation Ms. Katherine Eldridge Electrical Union Workers IBEW #369 Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ensor Ephraim & Wilma Shaw Roseman Foundation, Inc Fabricated Metals, LLC Ms. Sandra Frazier Mr. & Mrs. Owen W. Funk Mr. & Mrs. Erik Furlan Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Gammons GE Foundation Sherrie Greenlaw Dr. Stacy Gregory Beth Haendiges Ms. Teresa B. Hall Ms. Mary W. Hancock Amy Odom Hardin Mr. William O. Alden III Mrs. Yvette M. Allfree Anonymous Apocalypse Brew Works Ms. Neely Armes ASPCA AT&T George Bailey & Porter Watkins Ms. Rebecca A. Beld Mr. Brink Bloembergen & Ms. Linda S. Johnsen Bonnie Management Company Inc. Capital Access Corporation Kentucky Dr. John Celletti Estate of Helen H. Chapman Charitable Auto Resources Inc. Chevron Humankind Elisabeth Clark Raguel Clayton & Brian Drewnowski Randy & Christe Coe Mr. & Mrs. Gene Coleman Mr. & Mrs. David Collier Ms. Nancy Harris Mr. & Mrs. Billy N. Haycraft Mr. & Mrs. David Heimerdinger Ms. Mary E. Herche Hilliard Lyons Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Dr. Jayne Hollander M.D. David & Krista Hubble O.H. Irvine Estate Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kerrick Diane Sanders Koehler & Patricia Sanders Werner Memorial Trust Ms. Andrea Kristofy Ms. Barbara Lasky Ms. Marsha Y. Lindholm Ms. Wanda Majors The Marshall Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. Frederick T. Martin Courtenay Marvin Allen S. Mattingly Trust Mr. & Mrs. Rick Maynard Mrs. Mary McClean Ms. Christina Minrath Tom Morris Jackson & Donna Mullins Ms. Janet M. Musson Sidney R. Nichols Estate of Eudoxia (E.T.) Noonan Ms. Jeanne H. Oikawa One Stroke Inks Park Community Federal Credit Union Ms. Nancy L. Pearcy Ayako I. Phillips Dr. Michele Pisano Ms. Lisa Quiggins Ms. Janice Redden Mr. William S. Reeser Jr. Mary Pat Regan Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Reutlinger III Mrs. Helena Robbins Mr. Mark E. Robbins Joy & Dave Roelfs Mr. & Mrs. Todd Roth Ms. Jennifer Ruman Sam Swope Fund Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Savarise Mr. Jon M. Schatzinger Ms. Joan S. Shaw Kachina Shaw Dr. & Mrs. Roger Shott Ms. Tammy S. Siers & Mr. Jim Dusenberry Mrs. Tamina Singh Mr. & Mrs. Raymond G. Smith SouthComm Communications, Inc. Mrs. Richard A. Springston Ms. Leslie Stream Maudie Arlene Todd Estate Gary N. Todd Estate Truist Altruism, Connected Ms. Sandy S. Tucker Mr. Gene Ulrich John & Rhonda Wanner Mr. Linwood A. Watson Jr. & Ms. Charlton C. Ward Ms. Christine Weisbach Wells Fargo Ins Svcs USA, Inc. Meredith Wickliffe Mr. & Mrs. David Wise Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Wockenfuss Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc. $50 or more in honor or memory of a loved one: In Memory of… Ashley, Rhett & Big Sam Bettianne Davies Buddy by Mr. Jeff Cull August F. Schoenbaechler Betty Eckdahl, my Mother Buddy & Val Babs & Mickey Bijou, beloved cat of Heather Falmen & Keith Zirbel Buffy, Cupid, Pepper & Kibbles Abby Abby by Ms. Connie Smith Adam Ryan Pyles by Terry Pyles Al Leras by Mrs. Karen Dattilo Alabama Irene, our beloved Greyhound by Ms. Beverly Smith All our cats in pet heaven by Ms. Jacqueline K. Warner Annie by Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Christian Art Haring by Ms. Rose Powell by Mr. Steve Adams by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Woods by Dr. & Mrs. Charles P. Bradshaw by Gary & Jean Miller by Mr. Henry Balke by Ms. Laura Clark by Mr. & Mrs. Roger King by Ms. Mary C. King Bach, the best yellow lab ever! by Ms. Beth Wilkerson Baron & Heidi by Ms. Heather Falmen & Mr. Keith Zirbel Callie & Bones Blaze Waflart, the best pet I ever had Camilla L. Block by Dr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Bizer by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Young Bella, Prissy & Dexter by Ms. Barbara Cochran Belle & Sadye by Rebecca Y. Greenlee Betsy by Mrs. Rudolph Vincenti Betsy Anne Wood by Ms. Anne S. Wood Bijou, our beloved cat by Ms. Joyce A. Waflart Brandy by Amber M. Amber Buc Brown by Mr. J.A. Brown Bud “d” by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stryker Cali by Ms. Carla Fridley-Brown by Mrs. Danielle A. Higdon by Ms. Mary R. Block Carl Daniels by Ms. Paula Daniels Carol Dowdle Baunach by C & H Audio Visual Services, Inc. by Friends & Co-workers at BrownForman Cooperage by Gene F. Price by Mr. & Mrs. Norman Hamilton by Friends at HCSG by Robert J. Rayome by Meridian Carolyn & Harry Lambert, my parents by Sammie S. Lambert Cary Creson II by Mr. R. Michael Gallagher Casey Lee Williams, our beloved dog of 16 years by Mr. & Mrs. Weldon L. Williams Chelsea, beloved dog of Rick & Gina Maynard by Mr. Brink Bloembergen & Ms. Linda S. Johnsen Chelsea, our beloved dog by Mr. & Mrs. Rick Maynard Chloe by Ann Hayes Ronald Chloe by Mr. & Mrs. James E. Whitworth Jr. Chloe, Abbie, Shelbie, Mandy Chargie & Lexi - our fur girls will & Maggie be forever in our hearts by Shirley & Ronald Lee by Ms. Terri Newton Charles E. Mitchell Sr. by Carole Sue Mitchell Chelsea - loved by all by Ms. Donna J. Moore Christopher Lee Rogers by The Jazzercise Ladies by Rex & Marty Rogers by Claudia Jean Bell by Rose M. Bell by Maureen Pechacek & the PwC Tax Team by MaryAnn Woods Paw Street Journal 9 Thanks Cleo & Boeing by Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas W. Johnson Clifford S. Lickinbottom, Esq. by Ms. Kathryn C. Marszalek Clye Tribbey by J. Robert Grace & Staff Cody & Carol Aruanitis by Ms. Rose Marie Greenwell Cookie, my companion, listener, protector & friend Spencer, a two-year-old domestic shorthair, is waiting for his forever home at our East Campus. by Machi Liu by Ms. Chrystal McDonald by Jim Patterson George Partlow Joan & Stu McCombs Lt. Kenyon P. Anderson, USN Murphy Dottie & Abby Gray Geraldine B. Cooper by Mr. Peter B. Lyon Joseph Bryce Wenderoth Lucky, our beloved Aussie Lab Mix Nimmie by Ms. Bonnie B. Gray Dr. Glenn Hicks by Leonard Heydt Drakey by Mr. & Mrs. Daryl Allen Eamon Robbins by Mr. & Mrs. Don E. Smith Gracie, beloved companion of Todd Dedas Josh & Ginger Muller, my beloved companions Gypsy, Judy Hoge’s beautiful dog Joy Dunn Miller LuLi & Sophie Juanita F. Chandler Lynn Haydon Julie & a little brown dog Lynne Huecker Junior Marie Lamson & Bootsie Kathy Schroder Marie Roby Kay Wigger Mary Duley Davis Ken Gregg Mary Louise Schaeftlein Kennedy Helm Clark Jr. Mary Rose French by Steve Willis & Bob Volpert by Ms. Terri C. Hoge by Mrs. Helena Robbins Copper Earl Singer by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Joyner by Ms. Millicent C. Carter by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ulmer Country Ed Burnett Harry, my precious Labrador Retriever Hannah, our Chocolate Lab by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Arnett by Ms. Joan S. Shaw Cracker Jax Elena V. Reyes, Kate & Elfie Holly by Tommy & Paula Rabbeth by Jean Elizabeth Tucker by Ken & Deborah Bass Cybil Eloise, beloved dog of Mrs. Thomas Smith Hoss by Ms. Shirley Terrell Cybil Belote by Mr. Bryan Belote Czar by Mr. Carl D. Yates Dad by Mr. Michael Meyer Danny Newton by Mrs. Colleen Newton David K. Mills by Mrs. Carol Medley David Lovelace by Mac T. Lacy Dee Dee by Ms. Charlene Woods Delores “Dee” Harrod by Marty & Jan Humphreys Derrick DeVuono by Ms. Doris L. Anderson Deuce Wilson, our son, friend & loyal protector - you will be deeply missed by Mr. Adam Wilson Diesel the Rottweiler by Kelly Britt Dolores Stith Daly by Mr. Lawrence R. Johnston by Mr. Geoffrey S. Bialas Donna Salyers by Ms. Dianne Combs Doris Benjamin by Julia Martin Doris Riecker Green by Jayne & Steve Gansler by Mr. George Nowatka by Walter & Joan Stark by Ms. Anna H. George 10 by Sally & Harry Troutman Emma by Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bridgewater Emma, beloved dog of Sally & Dan Bridgewater by Ms. Shirley Walls by Ms. Kathy Zollner Ernest L. “Pat” Patterson by Deming, Malone, Livesay & Ostroff by Experimental Air Craft Association Chapter 110 by Haydon Bridge Company, Inc. by Rebecca Skibba Evelyn Cosby by Mr. Shawn T. Hayden Sr. Howell by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Ensor Image Kramer by Ms. Delores A. Kramer Jack Combs III by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Yoakum Jr. Jack, our beloved dog by Dr. & Mrs. David Allen Jane Shewmaker & Marian Cammack by Ms. Susan Goodman Jean M. Cooper by Carolyn & Bob Mitchell by Mr. & Mrs. Theodore C. Stiles by Co-workers at the Department of Adult & Community Education by The Leadership Team of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry Florence Liesegang Jean Marie Thieneman by Mary & Cynthia Hunt Evelyn Curtis by Mr. Walter P. Liesegang Floyd by Ms. Elizabeth Paterson Fran Stoltz by Ms. Denise Jefferson Frank Heft’s Mother by Janet’s Tennis Friends Frazier by Mrs. Olivia S. Beneke Freckles by Catherine G. Phillips www.kyhumane.org by Ms. Jean L. Tierney by Ms. Karen D. Miller by Ms. Judy Cordy by Cheryl Menninger by Dr. & Mrs. Z. Ronald Fulmore by Ms. Reda Hanes by Elisabeth Clark by Friends at PNC Wealth Management, Warren Shaw, Leslie Witten & Daniel Clifton Kenneth & Pearl Wharton by Mr. & Mrs. Andrew C. Meko Kevin Bevill by The Dickinson Family Kita, beloved companion of Patty Carney by Mr. Aldis Norgello & Mrs. Cheri Casey Kiwi & Willie by Ralph & Charlene Francis by Mrs. Arline Tamkievich Jeffrey Brockman by James D. Bell Jessica Elaine Vetter Gayle Horan, for her work in rescuing Daschunds by Darren, Denise & Isabella Holmes by Mary Martin Jebby Fritz by Fluffy & Ben Degener by Beth Dunn Corbett by Mark & Peggy Woidich Jesse Gail Abell by Ms. Linda Muller by Caroline Elliott by The Jarboe Family by Ms. Judy Loyall by The Monticello Forest Board by Village of Abbeywood Residents Association, Inc. by Suzanne Chase by Tilly, Lucy, Bella, Kong, Bailey & Charlie by Ms. Lucy Frank by Ms. Suzanne Z. Cole by Dr. Larry Raskin by Ms. Andrea L. Ward by Sherry Thomas by George & Erin Neuendorf by Mr. Philip McCombs by Barbara Matter by Fern Creek Library by Elaine Gillespie & Curt Gallusser by Ms. Mary Ann Vetter by Jessica Downs by Ms. Marilyn P. Leathers by Danny Vetter by Dr. Patty Adams & Staff Lady by Mr. Jeff Ball Lady by Mr. Larry G. Butler Larry Graham Leo & George, my cats by Ms. Patricia F. Neely Lexy by Ms. Diane M. Kelley Little Bit by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jones Little Bits & Shorty by Ms. Cherry Scott Louie Friedman by Ms. Maureen Worden Lucy by Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Mater by Mr. Stephen A. Thomas by Ms. Marla Moore by Greathouse/Shyrock Friends by Mr. Laurance E. Huecker by Ms. Phyllis Kelsey by Susan Roby by Joni Dalton by Ms. Donna A. Richardson by Ms. Mildred E. Bossung Mary Walker by Hogg Land Company, Inc. Max & Buffy by Derrick Drake Max & Joe by Ms. Ann M. Cecil Mekare by Ms. Eulalie Fee Mercedes & Hawk by Tim & Terri Boles Merlin by Steve Willis & Bob Volpert Mickey & Tiffany by Ms. Lily-Michele Alexis Mickey Vinson by Ms. Cathy Vinson Midnight Storm, always my love by Kim & Roger Deel Mike Hand by Ms. Claire K. Shadburne Misty & Lacey by Vanessa Taylor & Paula Porter Mollie Anderson by Mrs. Mildred C. Howard Molly Elizabeth by John & Rhonda Wanner Mr. Skeeter 12-19-13 by George Bailey & Porter Watkins Mukie, the best cat ever by Aija Potapous by Ms. Lira A. Johnson by Ms. Ramona Johnson Oreo the Guinea Pig by Ms. Jeanne H. Oikawa Oscar D. by Ms. Charlotte B. Smith Oscar, Bean, Woo, Max, Sadie & Runner by Fawn Ward Otto Cameron by Mr. Matt Cameron Our beloved cat Momma by Mr. & Mrs. Newton Hall Pacer by Jay & MJ Tigner Pebbles by Ms. Betty S. Brafford Peepers by Mrs. Deborah A. Phillips Penny & Henry by Ms. Linda B. Mathews Percival & Tristan by Jessica Goldstin Pete Sharp DVM by Mr. John Garrett Petie & Huckleberry by Mrs. Janis K. Hunt Phil Merz by Mrs. Patricia Merz Phoenix, Cali & Sophie by Kathy & Eli Brown Phyllis & Ellis Kline by Mr. Bradley McCombs Phyllis Jarrett by Ms. Thelma L. Jarrett Piper by Dr. Gail Williams Poco, Pepper & Bella by Ms. D. K. Hayden Prissy by Ms. Kara Lewis Punky by Ms. Melanie Kuhn Quincy, my beloved dog by Ms. Sandra H. Miller Rachel Cummins (1998-2012) by Todd M. Millett Rags “Pup” Lepper by Mr. & Mrs. Garrick J. Lepper Raven by Ms. Brenda Moody Mimi is one of a bonded pair of nine-year-old Chihuahuas who were recently adopted from our Main Campus. Red & Lucky Boy by Ms. Jean T. Hicks Remy - you will be missed by all by Julie Schmidt Ribbons by Ms. Joan Fox Riley Reed by John & Nancy Reed Ripper III & Angel, loved Springer Spaniels by Mr. & Mrs. Samuel G. Bridge Roady by Mr. & Mrs. Roger Sego Rob & Judy McCombs by Mr. Bradley McCombs Robert Lee Steitz by David & Bonnie Dillon Robert Snellen by Mary Ann, Carol & Joe Ron Tucker by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gaffney by Waggin’ Trail Kennels, Inc. Rosalee N. Meisner by Ms. Marcia Jumblatt Rubby by Mrs. Dianne B. Stoess Rudy by Mrs. Kathie R. Renck Rusty & Scrappy our rescued pets Scooter, beloved companion of Patricia Mahaun by The Major’s Seashols Noell Marvin Starks by Animal Crackers by Ms. Sandra Frazier by Mr. William O. Alden III by Anderson, Bryant, Lasky, & Winslow PSC by Giampaolo & Kyle Bianconcini by Mr. & Mrs. James Hellmuth by Mrs. Artie Lynch by Ms. Edith Wells by Ms. Louisa Bonnie by Courtenay Marvin by Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Bryant by Mr. Robert Horner by Ms. Helena Mink by Ms. Mary C. Stites Shelby by Marilyn Weaver Sheppi Soo & Sicholas Grosz by Dorothy Grosz Sherry Greenwood by Lindsey Greenwood Snickers by Mr. & Mrs. Timothy R. Healy Sophie Jean by Mrs. Melissa J. Kelley Spunky Myers by Mr. & Mrs. Jeff A. Myers Stormy, our beloved cat by Ms. Sherry Redmon by Ms. Carolyn Merwin Ruth Renzi Stubby, beloved companion of Matt & June Sandercock by Ms. Marsha Decker by Keikirk, Mahoney & Smith PLLC Saki & Pepper by Ms. Cindy Venable by Mr. Aldis Norgello & Mrs. Cheri Casey Sugar & Oliver by Ms. Shirley A. Smith Sam Todorich Sunkist, my sweet cat by Dovie L. Todorich by Susan & Don Revell Sam Woods Tallulah by Mrs. Joyce Wooldridge Samantha & Rosebud by Ms. Sharon A. Stetter Sammie by Ms. Janet F. Lewis Sammy VanArsdale by Ms. Kelly VanArsdale Sasha & Jazzman by Ms. Ruth Allen Schnoopsie by Ms. Tonya G. Newman Schupo, beloved Boxer by Ms. Marcia R. Wilmet by Mr. James Sillery & Ms. Danielle Manley Taz, Shadow, Sugar & Spice by Mr. & Mrs. Herb Hurst Teeny & Truly - our beloved pets by Mark & Peggy Woidich Thurman Lowe by Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bridgewater by Ms. Shirley Walls by Ms. Kathy Zollner Tini & Wini by Ms. Syndi Chesser Thanks Tom Greenwell Angel & Sonny Bounce Trevor Lee Gettys Ann Ives Brandy by Ms. Linda Burge Annie Brandy & MiMi by Dr. George W. Grimes Annie, my precious Jack Russel Bruce & Pat Zimmerman’s 50th Wedding Anniversary by Jeff Osborn Austin Bolden Bruno Baby Brutus & Isabelle Baby Bry & Matt Harden Bagheera & Leroy Bud Bandit Buddy by Mrs. Mary O’Keefe by Paul & Linda, Blake Gettys, Julie Piller & Kristin Grimm Tuffy V by Mrs. Patricia A. Lord Virgil Plumer by Lonnie Elmore by CR Technology Wayne Mann, my Father by Ms. Joyce A. Cundiff Wewe Cunningham by Ms. Caren Cunningham Wiley by Ms. Lauren White William R. Andriot by Ms. Sandra L. Andriot Woodford, beloved dog of the Hoskins family by Kathy Collier Zoey by Rosalind, Ari, Thor & Perse In Honor of…. Abbey & Penney by Mrs. Roseltha Snead Abby & Ally Koebel by Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence J. Koebel by Mrs. Susan Blakely by Ms. Kathryn Sanders by Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Crowe by Ms. Barbara C. Norton by Amanda L. Bolden by Ms. Brenda Cox by Ms. Kathrine M. Harris by Heather Nichter by Silver Brook Stables Barbara Robertson by Larry Robertson Barbara Short by Ms. Susan Hughes Beano, Chloe, Nick & Midnight by Ms. Colleen D. Knoop Becca Abell by Mr. Joseph Best Abby & Tiny dog Belle, Kaiser & Dexter by Ms. Sandy Gaither by Mr. & Mrs. John Ackerman Abby, our dog Bessie by Mrs. Roseltha Snead by Ms. Cynthia E. Britt Abruzzo Bessie “Boots” Weatherman by Mr. Edward Diminnie by Ms. Lila A. Hicks Afleet Alex Feltham Betsy, 13 year old Corgi by Ms. Julie Feltham by Ms. Bettye Nichols Alice & Betty Smith Beverly Metzler by Mrs. Sarah West by Barbara Robertson All my beloved companions Blackie by Patricia Findlay by Mr. & Mrs. Albert B. Roberts by Ms. Sean Arms All My Dogs by Mrs. Alice S. Bruna by Mrs. Catherine C. Darrow Allie, Jim & Sarah Wombwell Bo, my beloved dog Boland James by Ms. Erin M. Heine by Mr. & Mrs. George B. Wombwell BooBoo & Rusty Alouette & Tumbleweed Boogie by Ms. Juliette Norton Willis Alyce Rosenberg - Happy Holidays! by Mr. Ross Cohen Amy & Toby Schlueter by Donna Church by Mr. Kevin Beckley by Ms. Libby Moore Boogie Deickman by Kenne Deickman Boolie by Ms. Patricia VanHouten by Julia Martin by Ms. Cindy S. Gates by Mr. William Labruyere by Mary Zimmerman by Mr. James R. Hicks by Mrs. Linda A. Burkhalter by Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Gaffney by Ms. Donna B. Aripez by Mr. & Mrs. Berard E. Tomassetti Bunny, Buffy & Taz by Ms. Cori Mucci Buster & Bunny by Ms. Sherrie Chilton Butch John, my cat-loving husband, Merry Christmas! by Jana John Carl (Big Head) by Mr. Eric Proctor Carmen & Comehere by Ann Swank Carolyn Grace & Sarah Riley - Merry Christmas! by Uncle Alan & Steph Carolyn Purcell by Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Ballard Casey by Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Lentz Casey Wilson - Merry Christmas! by Stan & Joyce Slusher Cassie Kirchner by Ms. Patricia Kirchner Cat Andriot, a dear friend by Ms. Sandra L. Andriot Chuck Burge - Happy Birthday! Cinderella CJ Clayton, Dean & Pence Turner, Katie, Paul & Alvey Turner, Ginny & Scott Rudes & Family, Ruth Cloudman, Alice Cornel, Margy & Preston Thomas, Nora & Bob Bernhardt & Sarah McNeal Few & Benjamin Few - in honor of the 2013 Holiday Season by Ms. Paula Hale Clementine by Pamela Kaye West Cleo by Ms. Theresa W. Bentley Cleo by Mrs. Margie Thompson Clooney by Mr. & Mrs. August Heichelbech Clyde E. Tribbay Sr. by Mr. & Mrs. George A. Fortune Cody & Dante by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Nolan Colette Hofelich by Ms. Kathleen Hofelich Corbin the kitten (AKA Romeo) adopted in September 2013 by Ms. Betsy Warren Cosette by Paula A. Fisher Daisy, Bailey & Rizzo by Ms. Debbie Wohner Daisy, Nipper, Cuddles, Chipper, Tiner, Teka, Rover, Tippy, Buff, Shep, Tougher Kitty, Kitty & Families CC & Mack by Mrs. Margaret M. Soergel Charlie Dana LaRue Happy 50th Birthday! by Ms. Jennifer Henry by Ms. Barbara McDaniel by Tamala S. Woodburn Chief Glaser, our beloved 13 year old companion Dash by Mr. & Mrs. Ron Glaser by Mr. James H. Knox Deborah Powers by Donna Riley Boris & Natasha by Ms. Linda Lawson Paw Street Journal 11 Thanks Corky, a two-year-old Snowshoe mix, was recently adopted from the Hikes Point Feeders Supply. Delores Harrod Grandpa, the Shih Tzu Jerry & Linda Jarvis Korbe Mandy Dexter & Marshall Ellano Gucci, Belle & Gypsy Jessica & Ziggy Zubric & Jamie Hicks Mandy Alexander Dexter Diamond Gus by Melanie Atha Kosmo, beloved family member of Kevin & Melissa Dunn Gypsy by Suzanne Wimsatt by Frank & Deborah Guido by Mr. Barry D. Ellano by Harvey M. Diamond M.D. Didi by Mr. & Mrs. Donald Pope Donna & Chaz Lavelle Merry Christmas! by Ms. Alyce Rosenberg Doug Grogg - thank you for all your help! by Mrs. Beth Watkins Dr. Joseph Deck by Ms. Jeanne H. Oikawa Dr. Nicholas Salvatore by Ms. Deborah Lowery by Kimberly Richards by Ms. Charlotte B. Smith by Mr. & Mrs. Harold Linn Jessie Jillian Gordon Lady, LuLu & Hazel Hal Burgiss & Catherine Davidson by Mr. James Gordon by Mr. & Mrs. William D. Segrest by Mr. C. Andrew Cook Jim Hillebrand Largo Mary Anne Thomas by Ms. Paula Hillebrand by Dr. & Mrs. Z. Ronald Fulmore by Mr. Larry Humphress Jim Stewart - Merry Christmas! Latifa Meena Max & Blue Haley & Sophie by Brad & Patti Smith Harley, Ginger, Hoozy, Flask, Nikki & Chyna, our wonderful pets by Katherine Tague by Lynne & Mike Alvey Joe & Suzanne Elston Merry Christmas! by Dave & Connie Guild John DesMarais John Valentine Erin Foofoo Bondy Hershey, 12-year-old Chocolate Lab, my best friend by Jessica Bondy-Carey by Ms. Mary Alvey Father Bob Stuempel Hildegard Hudson by Joe & Margie Sanders by Christine Hudson Fletch & Abu Holly & Dixie Nord & Molly Parrott by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nord by Mr. & Mrs. David Brown Hootie Freckles, Toby, Sylvester, Sam & Lizzie Hunter & Kiki Reasor by Mr. & Mrs. Ron Miller by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Townsend by Ms. Susan P. Reasor Fred Jack & Brutus Brown by Ms. Ashley Kennedy by Mr. J.A. Brown Fritz, Fishbreath, Miss Piggy & Annie Jacy & Scout by Ms. Cookie Whitehouse Gabriel Miller, my amazing son by Debra Baciocco Genny & John Hughes by Maria LeLaurin George by Ms. Joyce Schipke by Ms. Marcia G. Luckett Jake by Ms. Deborah Hite Janet Rauscher by All of us at Route 8 Jasmine by Mrs. Elise Kijewski Jay & Dana Ferguson by Ms. Denise D. Tonini George & Jilly Jeff Grammer Ginger Jenna & Brian Miller, Mary Rose O’Bryan, Jonathan & Meghann Marks, Tom & Linda Marks, Martha & Mike Hartman, Maggie, Michael & Anna - Merry Christmas! by Dr. Ann Kohler by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Sandy Gracie by Mrs. Anne Engelsher by Mr. Kurt Hampe by Ms. Janice Medina 12 Penny Lane Gypsy, my beloved Harrell N. Tague Floyd & Lafayette Mark & Margaret Sutton Merry Christmas! Mark Roberts & Amy Duncan by Ms. Laura B. Burgiss www.kyhumane.org by Jennifer DesMarais by Robert Brown by The Tom S. Detwiler Foundation by Robin Bush M.D. Laura Goins by Ms. Daina A. Searcy by Ms. Angela Broughton Lazarus by Ms. Janet West Leigh Price by Ms. Kathleen Murphy Max, Chico & Jinx Michael & Katy Lewis by Lincoln Lewis Mindy by Ms. Janis Livers Miriam Shir’s Bat Mitzvah by Lee Richardson Lesiel & Tom Jordan Green - Merry Christmas! by Heidi Hulon D.V.M. by Marjorie Kean Baker by Robin Reikes Lincoln & Bart Lewis Missy & Katie by Ms. Alyce Rosenberg by Mr. & Mrs. Michael M. Lewis by Ms. Wilma Barrett Jordan, Chase, Hershey, Ebony & Toby - Merry Christmas! Linda Huss Mojo, Tigger & Sheena by Mr. Kevin Curley by Ms. Leesa Hill Linda Laurel Molly by Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Laurel by Mr. & Mrs. Scott T. Hall Linus & Charlie Molly by Ms. Davida Sparks by Mr. Larry Netherton Lisa Dages Molly by Ms. Cheryl Brooks by Ms. Valerie Steinmann Little Bit Bush Molly & Susie Q by Ms. Geralyn M. Bush by Ms. Neely Armes Louise & Wallace Horine Muggles, Lucy & Fred by Kelly Patton by Ms. Sherree K. Goss Lucy - whom I adopted in 1999 Murphy, Maggie & Zeke by Ms. Chantel Stutsman Josie Girl Knop By Dana K. Moody Juleo by Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hester Jupiter by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Mazza Kara Voit by Mr. Timothy Garrett Kathy Preston by Commonwealth Commercial Real Estate Katie Shircliff by Mr. Jim Shircliff Kelsey DeLorenzo by Ms. Jennifer Buhl Kensie by Mr. James R. Watkins Kish by Dr. Janine Malone Kittie by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cunningham Kizzy & Ferris by Ms. Susan Wainscott Kooki, Kali & Gabby by Ms. Martha Rizzo by Mr. Robert Crews Lucy “Satan’s little helper” by Ms. Monica Schroeder Lucy & Shelby by Michael Petzinger Maggie by Ms. Sandra French Maisie by Ms. Mary I. Rosner Mallory by Ms. Lyn Mabry Neo by Ms. Diane R. Mehl Noe by Ms. Anita Holt Opal Lee Thorpe by Ms. Florence H. Thorpe Oreo by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Stryker Otis & Lady Bug by Ms. Linda C. Luck by Mr. & Mrs. Samuel D. Boswell Otis Elrod Kemerer Mambo McDonald Papus by Suzan McDonald by Diane Davis Paula Jameison-Wolfe by Rosalind, Ari, Thor & Perse by Ms. Judy B. Hoge Patti Swope & Rich VanCamp by C. Michael Kaiser Busick & Lisa Kaiser Busick by Bridget Bunning Eric & Lesley McCombs & Rob & Judy McCombs by Ms. Katherine Stout by Beth Dunn Corbett by Mr. Charles A. Davis Jessy Blanchar by Ms. Elwanda Stephens by Dr. Sally R. Willis by Ms. Linda Kline by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen King LaDonna Roser, Mom, Merry Christmas! Emma Rae Karem by Mrs. Anne Karem by Mr. & Mrs. David Jarvis by Ms. Mandy McMichael by Mr. Robert A. Nolan Jr. by Kelley Gardner by Mrs. Cindy Heleringer Pepper by Ms. Kelly Peace Peyton by Mrs. Joan O’Brien Pookie & Kashmire by Rick & Tammy Houchens Precious by Ms. Shirley A. Miracle Reba A. by Ms. Ashley M. Ryan Red, beloved cat of John Selent by Ms. Raleigh Ridge Red, Rusty & Scott by Jamie Turner Rex by Ms. Deidra Kestler Rick & Gina Maynard by Mr. Brink Bloembergen & Ms. Linda S. Johnsen Rick Maynard by Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc. Rigby & Buster by Ms. Karen Pulliam Riva by Mr. & Mrs. Deno Baltas Robert Fugate by Mr. Charlie Hart Rocco & Eva by Mr. Robert M. Steinmacher III Rocket, George, Whiskers, Benjamin, Spalding & Mona by Anonymous Ross by Ms. Amy M. Rodriguez Rowdy by Ms. Shirley Terrell Rudy by Mr. D. R. Glover Rudy by Ms. Susan S. Larson Russell Taylor by Ms. Sharon A. Lamb Ruthie by Erin Koehler On Our Blog Meet Our Staff Fern Creek Facelift Britney Chaney has been with the Kentucky Humane Society for more than 15 years. She started as the volunteer coordinator, and over the years worked her way up to chief operating officer. Britney and her husband, Phil, and their eight-year-old son, Ryan, share their home with dogs Ali and Teddy, both adopted from KHS. Have you visited the Kentucky Humane Society’s Fern Creek Pet Resort recently? If so, you’ve seen the results of the first major renovation since KHS acquired the pet lodging facility in 1998. Britney Chaney, chief operating officer Britney (front row, second from left) is proud of the work of KHS’ 140 employees and 500 volunteers, and to be part of an organization that is a national leader in the humane industry. Learn more about Britney and why she loves KHS at kyhumane. org/blog. U Rylee & Axel by Ms. Sheri P. Goss Sabrina Claire Hunt by Ms. Sherry Hunt Sammy Gibson by Mr. Matthew A. Gibson Sarah Burton by Ms. Lisa DeSpain Schroeder Fordyce by Mr. John Fordyce Scrappy by Ms. Jen Pitts Seemour by Dr. Ruth B. Craddock Serae & Rocky by Vincent & Maria Corsi Shady by Marty Lucero Shannon & Ross Cohen Merry Christmas! by Ms. Alyce Rosenberg Sharon Kraemer by Nicole, Stephen, Julie & Jamie Sheba by Ms. Jan Durst Snowball, Baby Girl & Lester Tyler Sondra & Barry Albert Symynn, Gus, Cleo, Petie & all the volunteers Tiger Waggin’ Tail Kennels, Inc. Star, our calico cat T.C. & Dudley Tiger Dean - we LOVE the Dean Family!! Willie D. Stewart Stella T.J. Tim & Kelley Atkins Sheryl Mahoney, Chris McClurg, CandyRific, LLC, Ron Soward & John Chancy, Conco, Inc., First Capital Bank of Kentucky, Marsha Gorman, Hillsdale Furniture, LLC, Eric Lee, Pam Cox, Mike Denney, Greg Buie, Kitchen Kompact, Inc., Marty Lautner, Ward Begley, Jane Wheatley & Dave Massengale by Ms. Lisa Totten Simon by Mr. Danny Pharris Smokie Koenigsmark by Ms. Karen Koenigsmark Snoopy & Bubba by Ms. Sally G. Johnson Learn more about the renovation and about our new Pet Resorts website at kyhumane.org/blog. U Tiffani Sheila, Sydney & Adelaide by Jeff McGowan “Fern Creek has beautiful nature trails, a peaceful setting and fenced-in fields for dog guests to play in,” says Allison Lauder, Fern Creek Pet Resort manager. “With the renovation, the inside of our pet resort is now as beautiful as the outside.” Sydney Vieth by Janet Owen by Ms. Gabrielle Thompson New look, new feel to pet resort by Mr. Joseph Boone by Amy Frederick Steven J. Friedman by Ms. Maureen Worden Stout by Ms. Kristin Goose Suerte by Mr. & Mrs. David Rooks Suess Mayer by Mrs. Theresa L. Mayer Sunday by Ms. Bettye Nichols Susie by Ms. Mary G. Wrocklage Suzie Q by Ms. Patricia C. Watson by Paula & Frank Harshaw by N.J. Jefferson by Mrs. Rebecca Bradley by Mr. & Mrs. James E. Whitworth Jr. Tara by Mrs. Patricia S. Cook Terrie, Brenna & Opie by Ms. Michelle Kruschwitz by Garrett & Stephanie Dean by Ms. Karen Thode by Elizabeth A. Munzenrider Toby & Yuri by Mr. David F. Blackburn Todd & Kara Lewis by Ms. Barbara Kuhn by Mr. Bill Sudduth & Ms. Jayne Culp Tesla & Tucker Tommy The Carnes - Merry Christmas, for the dogs! Tricia K. Hofmann by Mr. David Bourne by Sandy, Corey, Barclay & Macy The Carter Family Trixie by Mrs. Deborah A. Phillips by Mrs. Norma C. Hawkins Thelma Tolakis Tuffie by Ms. Julie Asher by Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Disney Jr. by Dr. L. Lee Morganett by Ms. Lisa A. Steiner by Waggin’ Trail Kennel, Inc. by Ms. Jean Stewart Willy by Shannon Serapiglia Winslow by Ms. Toni T. Stanford Woody by Ms. Sharon Minrath Zach, my wonderful cat by Ms. Carol M. Tupper Zippy by Ms. Martha A. Johnson Zoey by Mr. & Mrs. Will L. West Zoey Ann by Ms. Donna J. Moore by Ms. Joyce A. Carr Paw Street Journal 13 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Louisville, KY Permit No. 1091 Kentucky Humane Society - Animal Rescue League 241 Steedly Drive Louisville, KY 40214-2961 Hill’s Science Diet Presents 2014 Waggin’ TRail Walk foR The animals A walk for cats & dogs Join us after the walk for games, food, music Walk • Run • Play To Make Their Day! and contests for every member of the family! Saturday, May 17, 2014 Parklands of Floyds Fork Registration at 7 a.m. Walk starts at 8 a.m. Pet Expo 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. All PRocEEds BEnEfit CALENDAR For more information and to register, visit kyhumane.org or call (502) 515-3147 14 February 8 Volunteer Orientation, Main Campus 23 Kibble Club, Village Anchor 27 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon March 27 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon The Main Campus is located at 241 Steedly Drive and East Campus is at 1000 Lyndon Lane, Louisville. For more information about KHS events, programs or volunteer opportunities, visit www.kyhumane.org kyhumane.org or call (502) 366-3355. April 20 Easter, all locations closed 24 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon May 2 Main Campus and S.N.I.P. Clinic closed 3 Main Campus closed 17 Waggin’ Trail 22 Pet Tales, Main Campus, noon 26 Memorial Day, all KHS locations closed.