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Page 2 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 From the Director’s Desk So, You Want a New Pet? The Shiawassee Humane Society (SHS) has been the The main work of the Shiawassee Humane Society is premier advocate, in this community, for homeless, voice- placing homeless pets into new, loving homes! If you are less pets for the last 65 years. Just let that sink in for a mo- looking to add a cat or dog (or any of the other pets that ment. For more than half a century, a dedicated and diverse sometimes arrive at the shelter) to your home we would group of private individuals have made it their mission to suggest that you visit us first. We always have a large variprovide caring solutions for the unmet needs of the local ety of sizes, colors, and temperaments to choose from. Want pet population. a couch potato? We have those! Want a running partner? We My name is Dave Faulkner and my involvement with have those! Want a big dog? We have those! Get the idea? SHS only encompasses a small arc of time in the overall We, most likely, have the pet you are looking for. scheme, but it has been rewarding and enlightening. My The adoption process is pretty simple. When you have wife, Deb, and I came across an adoption event being held by SHS on the lot of a decided on a pet you are asked to fill out a short application. We ask for a local car dealership. We pulled in to “check out” the commotion, and our journey veterinary reference if you have had pets. If you rent your home we talk to began! The car dealer was subsidizing much of the already low adoption fees for your landlord to determine if the pet is allowed. Also, we ask for a personal pets adopted that day, so qualifying families could take home a new pet for around reference. These steps ensure that our pets are going to homes where they will $40. Our pet quota was full, but we were enjoying the interaction of families and be well cared for. homeless pets finding each other and becoming bigger families. Until we witOur adoption fees are $150 for dogs and $100 for cats. These fees include the nessed a young couple and their small children become instantly bonded with a spay or neuter surgery, most vaccinations, and preventative medications while puppy. We overheard the parents telling the children that they would love to have the pet is in our care. That is a bargain! If you were to acquire these services on the pup, but there was not an extra $40 in the budget. We sought out a SHS worker your own the cost would be multiples of our fees. and offered to anonymously pay the adoption fee for the family, if they qualified We place pets in homes all year long, but there are times when we might cauotherwise. A puppy found a perfect family that day, and a SHS board member im- tion that the situation might not be the best. New pets need an adjustment period mediately approached us about joining the board. That was 8 years ago! to the new situation, so an unusually busy time in your life might not be the best For the next 3 years I served as a director on the SHS board, along with many time to adopt. You and your new pet need to spend some quality time getting caring and dedicated individuals. For the last 5 years I have served the organizaacquainted in the first couple weeks. tion as the Executive Director. The care of, typically, 100 homeless pets on a daily So, stop out and meet your new best friend! basis is neither easy nor inexpensive. The great staff at SHS, with your help, provides for all the needs of our homeless pets every single day of the year. My job is to be a good steward Tammy A. Mika, DDS of the resources provided by you, our financial supporters. It William P. Horal, DDS costs about $560 each day to provide for the needs of the shelRichard Halliday, DDS ter. With no monies coming from any national organization or state or federal agencies, it is a challenge to adequately fund 517-625-4163 our mission. It is a challenge I accept. It is a righteous cause 517-625-5049 fax to speak for the voiceless and house the homeless. I invite you Shiawassee Humane Society 114 N. Main St. to accept this challenge, and support this work by donating as 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso P.O. Box 619 [email protected] you can, today. (989) 723-4262 perrydental.org Perry, MI 48872 Thank You! 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dave Thank You for 65 years Humane Society! Congratulations on 65 years! Perry Plumbing, Inc. Licensed Master Plumbers 989-634-9156 Toll Free: 888-926-8645 Fax: 989-634-9085 Cell Phone: 989-277-0756 www.blightpropane.com 4530 Lansing Rd. [email protected] P.O. Box 128 Bancroft, MI Matt Blight, President • New Construction • Remodels • Service 517-625-6133 The Schluckebier/Hood Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors thanks those who have volunteered their time over the years to help keep The Shiawassee Humane Society going strong. Your dedication to the animals in need of care and new homes is appreciated. Paul Schluckebier, CFP® Managing Director - Investments, Financial Advisor David Hood Branch Manager, First Vice President - Investments Christine Mueller, Financial Consultant 201 N. Washington St., Owosso, MI 48867 Tel: 989-725-8131 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC © 2016 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC All rights reserved. CAR #0616-03075 Meet the Staff Hello everyone. My name is Tim Bishop. I have worked at the shelter since September 2008. I assumed the role and responsibility of shelter manager in late 2013. I worked quite extensively with animals and livestock in my younger days and have always had cats and dogs as pets throughout my life. Working at the Humane Society is just like an extension of that commitment and dedication all pet/animal owners share without really thinking. Every day seems to bring new challenges and mental gymnastics to make it all work as smoothly as possible. I have met and work with many outstanding individuals and organizations that make what we do much easier. Thanks most of all to this wonderful community and the folks in it that always step up to the plate when needed for our homeless animals and shelter. Tim Bishop, Shelter Manager LOOKING GLASS Home Veterinary Pet care keeps our hearts and bodies healthy Thanks Shiawassee Humane Society for 65 years! Dr. Ken Silvernail 517-651-6615 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 Page 3 always consider them to be like family. Tina Klockziem, Kennel Attendant My name is Robert Ash. I am a kennel attendant/ maintenance person at the shelter. I have been employed in this capacity for two and a half years. I was a volunteer for about a year and a half before I hired in. I love my job. It is a pleasure coming to work. I have always loved animals. They are my passion. I have adopted three dogs and one cat from the Humane Society. I have also adopted three snakes and one tarantula that have come from the shelter. I love the bond we share as staff members. We are like a family. I love it here. I will be affiliated with SHS in some way until my last day on earth. Robert Ash, Kennel Attendant/Maintenance My name is Tina Klockziem. I’m 33 years old. I have 5 children. I’ve adopted two dogs; Sissy Sue and Sparty, and one cat, Indy from SHS. I started volunteering for 20 hours a week for a job placement program in May 2015. I was officially hired in October 2015. As an employee of the Shiawassee Humane Society, caring and loving the animals is not just a job, it’s a passion. My mission is to engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to adopt, volunteer, and donate to help all the homeless animals here at SHS. Since working here I have met an awesome set of friends. We employees work together for the betterment of all the animals at the shelter, and I will My name is Lori (Kuhl) Beard. I grew up in Owosso, but now live in Ovid with my husband and our family. I have 8 children and my first grandbaby is due in November! I started out at the Shiawassee Humane Society as a volunteer and was hired in June 2010. I have a lifelong love of animals and grew up familiar with SHS, as my Dad was the treasurer during my childhood. I currently have 6 cats and 4 dogs, all from the Humane Society. I have fostered more animals than I could even begin to count! Working at SHS is one of the hardest, most heartbreaking, and most rewarding jobs I have ever loved. It is such a joy to see a shy, withdrawn, neglected, or sick animal overcome their issues/illnesses through hard work and dedication, and to be placed into loving homes. I love working with all the volunteers and supporters who make it possible to do what we do. While it’s difficult as staff to see the dark side of people when it comes to animals, we are continuously amazed and overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity people show towards the pets we care so much about at the shelter. Some of my closest friends and greatest people I have ever met, I met through the shelter. There are adopters I have stayed close to that I love getting updates from. The hardships of my job are quickly replaced by happiness when we see a family take home the perfect match, and watch an animals walk out of the building. Every time the door opens and some Continued on Page 4 Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center has proudly served the needs of the Durand community for more than 48 years. 2021 E. Main St. Owosso 989-725-7117 jacobsinsurance.com Thank You Shiawassee Humane Society! Short Term Rehab Skilled Nursing Care Rehabilitation Services Individualized Treatment Plans 989-288-3166 • 8750 E. Monroe Rd., Durand www.durandscr.com A Community Page 4 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 Wish List People often ask what items they can donate that would be helpful. The short answer is EVERYTHING! We use just about everything that you might use at home. Cleaning products are a huge need. Every kennel, every food dish, every water dish, and every litter box get washed and sanitized every day. We use dish soap, cleaning solutions (Lysol, etc.), and common bleach. Additionally, our pets get a clean blanket or towel in their kennel each day. We keep two set of washer/dryers going most of the day. We can use laundry detergent as well as your unwanted blankets and towels. Did we mention that we feed nearly 100 pets every day? While local merchants supply a large portion of our food needs, there are always special food needs. Particularly soft foods for kittens and puppies, and those pets with specific needs. Another big need is office supplies. We use everything that might be found in the typical office setting. Copy paper, manila folders, pens, pocket folders, paper clips, and all of those types of supplies are needed. Give us a call at (989) 723-4262 to inquire as to our specific current needs. Meet the Staff Continued from Page 3 one walks in with a much needed donation, or the phone rings with a monetary donation to help pay for the medical needs of an animal that person has never even met, we are reminded that there are truly good people out there. It’s completely rewarding! The staff is like family to me, and I love the animals like my own. It’s the best place to be, and I How do we care for 100 animals every day? This question comes up numerous couldn’t imagine working times. Well, we do it with the help of many folks who are generous with their anywhere else! Volunteering at Shiawassee Humane Society time and care for the plight of homeless pets. Lori (Kuhl) Beard, Our volunteers come to us via many different avenues. We have enjoyed the Kennel Attendant services of school groups, civic groups, businesses, students doing community service projects, and individuals serving court ordered community service. But, our main source of volunteerism is folks who love animals and have a desire to “I wish people would give back to these homeless pets seeking a forever home. realize that animals are totally dependent on us, You, too, can volunteer! The opportunities vary from cleaning kennels to lawn helpless, like children, a mowing to just socializing and spending time with our pets. Stop by the shelter at 2752 W. Bennington Rd. in Owosso, fill out a short form, and you can help us trust that is put upon us.” - James Herriot meet our mission of providing caring solutions for the unmet needs of the local pet population! Hi. I am Ethan Craven. I have been working at the Shiawassee Humane Society for roughly 5-6 years. My first year was a work program through Baker College that helped me learn how the Humane Society works. After working here for a while, one of the staff members was leaving, and I was asked if I wanted the job. I gladly accepted the offer. I have always wanted ~ Thomas S. Bridges ~ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW David Mika II DDS, MSD Orthodontist 517-625-5552 110 N. Main St., P.O. Box 107 Perry, MI mikaorthodontics.com Maple River VETERINARY CLINIC 989-723-3458 5200 Colby Rd. 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Ethan Craven, Kennel Attendant “Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” - Anatole France 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 Page 5 The Board The Independent Newsgroup As a charitable non-profit organization, registered with the IRS to be able to accept tax deductible donations, the Shiawassee County Humane Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The board is selected to represent the supporters of the organization across the community we serve. As a group, the board is legally responsible for ensuring that SHS remains financially sound, and operates in accordance with all laws and good business practice. We’re About Currently, the board has tenCommunity! active members, who represent a diverse range of experience in our community. The board routinely meets once a month, The Independent Newsgroup with members also• •participating in committees, who conduct in-depth review • 989-723-1118 ••• Independent Newsgroup and discussion ofFacebook: matters to make recommendations for new programs and www.owossoindependent.com best practices. Additionally, board members participate in many of the programs and fundraising activities of SHS. We’re About Community! The current board membership, and their profession, includes: We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroupof Directors include (back row, left) Tracy Walker, The SHS Board • Christopher Newell, Board Chair, Information Technology, Government We’re About Community! • • • 989-723-1118 • • •Julianne Skrbec, Tami Sawyer, Cindy Webber and Lori Christopher Newell, The Independent Newsgroup • Julianne Skrbec, Vice Chair, Banking and FinanceThe Independent Newsgroup Bailey. (Front row, left) Marlene Fick, Myrt Hayes, John Morovitz, Linda Horak • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Retail Grocery • • • 989-723-1118 • • • • Tami Sawyer, Secretary/Treasurer, and Connie Ellenberg. • Lori Bailey, School Administrator (Retired) (Courtesy Photo) • Connie Ellenberg, Educator (Retired) Sit, Relax and • Marlene Fick, Educator (Retired) Enjoy Your We’re About Community! • Linda Horak, Community Land Development, Government Newspaper! t Me! The Independent Newsgroup • John Morovitz, Physician (Retired) 989-723-1118 Adop • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Sales 6 Yr. Old, Male, Dachshund/Pug • Tracy Walker, Medical Facebook: Independent Newsgroup Mix. Bo is a wonderful boy who • Cindy Webber, School Administrator (Retired) www.owossoindependent.com loves everyone! Looking for a Perhaps one of the most exciting things, surrounding the board and orgafamily to play and snuggle him! nizational governance, has been our participation in the Nonprofit Capacity ShiawaSSee humane Building Program of the Cook Family Foundation. This program has enabled We’re About Community! We’re About Community! Society SHS Board members and staff to participate in networking with similar orThe Independent 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso The Independent Newsgroup Newsgroup ganizations in the community and to receive professional training without 989-723-4262 • • • 989-723-1118 • • • our core mission and programs. • • • 989-723-1118 • • • diverting resources from 2016 Silverado Dbl. Cab Starting at 136 mo. $ t ’re Abou We 989-723-1118 ! ity Commun The Independent Newsgroup Sit, Relax and Enjoy Your Newspaper! 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Miles is the life of the party. Looking for a great home to run with him, maybeSt., a hunting buddy. E. Comstock Owosso Across From JCPenney ShiawaSSee humane Society 989-723-5151 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso 989-723-4262 1-800-261-3735 Patty Wing ~ Owner Page 6 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 Our History Before there was a Shiawassee Humane Society, there was Melda Graff, a one-woman tour de force, enlisting the help of her husband, Dorey, and anyone else who would assist her cause. Mrs. Graff waged a personal war on the cruelty that humans, willingly or unwittingly, wreak on their animal friends. On February 2, 1951, The Bureau of Social Agencies passed a resolution to sponsor the organization of a Shiawassee County Humane Society. An organizational meeting was held at the Extension Hall in Corunna on June 27, 1951. A proposed constitution was approved and a ninemember board of directors was elected. Russell Brandt, President; Fritz Kolarik, Vice President; Dorothy Booth, Secretary/Treasurer; Alice Ash, Paul Sandell, Filbert Hartshorn, Lucille Colby, Mrs. Frank Mahar, and George Getman completed the board. The fledgling organization began its operation with a membership drive and a program aimed at advertising the public of its purposes, services, and goals. From its inception, the Society’s greatest need was for a headquarters and a shelter for animals. As no funds were available for such a project, Mrs. Dorey Graff offered to act as a clearinghouse for calls to the Society. During this time, the directors made numerous visits to other Humane Societies, which pointed out the need for an animal shelter if the Society was ever to operate in a meaningful way. After many false starts and dashed hopes, the first steps were taken towards a much-needed shelter when the County Commissioners voted to give the Society one acre of land on Hibbard Rd., on a 99-year lease, to be used for an animal shelter. However, even with the site secured, the Society had no funds with which to proceed and many began to feel that the dream of a home for the Society and all-important shelter would never be realized. A ladies auxiliary was formed and sponsored bake sales, sewing bees, and auction sales and memberships were solicited at a booth at the county fair, but the proceeds were never more than enough to cover operating expense. In 1955, the help of Alvin Bentley was solicited and he pledged $500 a year in hopes this would encourage others to follow suit. In 1956, the county appropriated $5,000 to be used toward completion of the shelter, with the understanding that the Society would then house the animals picked up by the warden. With this impetus, the project was under way at last. For the most part workers on the building project were volunteers and it would have been impossible to list the many who contributed labor, time and materials to this worthy cause. By February 1957, the shelter was sufficiently complete to allow the admittance of the first animals. Mrs. Graff’s dream was realized at last, just prior to her untimely death on July 5, 1957. As years passed, money continued to be a problem, which was exacerbated by inflation, not only in the dollar but also in the animal population, which made the shelter on Hibbard Rd. obsolete and inadequate. Being unable to obtain meaningful increases in support from the county, the Society embarked on a series of moneymaking projects. “Pets on the Streets” proved popular and lucrative. Members appeared on downtown streets with their pets, answered questions about the Society, and solicited contributions. In 1975, the Society presented a series of horse shows at the county fairgrounds under the chairman of Mrs. J.R. DeVries. In the five years it was held, the horse show netted nearly $35,000 for the Society. Over-crowding of the shelter on Hibbard Rd. became a real problem and the directors began to dream of an enlarged modern facility. In 1975, after a year of search- ing for a suitable location, the society acquired 10 acres of land on Bennington Rd., with the thought of a new shelter in mind. Through the early 1970s, the Society failed to see eye to eye with the County Commissioneers with regard to operations of the shelter. The Society felt that the Commissioners were not being realistic about the funds required to operate the shelter as the Society found itself using its funds to cover the county’s responsibilities rather than for the goals of the Society. On February 1, 1977, the Society turned the shelter operations over to the county, ending a twenty-year partnership. Once again, the Society was without a home and without a shelter so vital to its work and the board immediately began to consider ways and means to develop its property on Bennington Road. With the profits from the horse shows as a nucleus, the board voted to proceed with a building, which would combine Society headquarters with a shelter. The building was undertaken on a pay-as-you-go basis and an intensive campaign for donations to the building fund was begun. It would be impossible to mention, in Continued on Page 8 Cara L. Keay Financial Advisor 720 S. Washington St., Ste. 2 Owosso, MI 48867 Bus. 989-729-9866 TF. 877-729-9866 Fax 866-462-1203 [email protected] www.edwardjones.com 1448 2016 Equinox $ Starting 153 mo. SUPER CENTER Open 24 Hours, 7 Days Jeff Cords 1621 E. M-21, Owosso Sales Manager See dealer for details. 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Throughout the year we produce a number of fundraising events to help provide the means to meet our mission of providing caring solutions to meet the unmet needs of the local pet population. Watch for these and participate in this worthy cause! Woofstock (Third Saturday of June) Woofstock is a celebration of Peace, Love, and Libation in the spirit of our Hippie Days to benefit our homeless pet population. It’s an outdoor festival featuring Michigan produced craft beers, wines, and sodas along with live music, fun games, and a silent auction. Dig out those old bell-bottomed jeans and join us! Must be 21 years of age. Quarterly Newsletter This newsletter provides all the news of the activities at the shelter, as well as the opportunity to donate. 5K9 Day (October) We visit a local park to enjoy a little stroll or a brisk run with our dogs. Good for you! Good for your dog! And, good for the homeless pets at the shelter! Annual Dinner & Silent Auction (First Saturday of May) Our annual dinner is a chance to meet our board and fellowship with our supporters. Held at the Owosso Country Club, this event provides a chance to get a bit fancy and bid on some great items donated by many local merchants. Smith Janitorial SUPPLY Serving your Paper, Chemical, Equipment & Janitorial Needs 208 S. Water St., Owosso 989-725-2775 • 800-961-5588 Quality Prodcts & Services Since 1958 Planned Giving The Shiawassee Humane Society (SHS) is fully supported by its donors. We receive no funds from any national animal welfare agency. Likewise, none of these donations are sent to any other organization. All of the donations made to SHS go to caring for, and finding caring homes for the local homeless pets. e! Many of our supporters havedarranged opt M with us to make donations on a reguA lar scheduled interval. Some have setup monthly donations via a service that Yr. Old, Male, Dachshund/Pug automatically deducts your chosen donation from a6Mix. debit/credit card. Some Bo is a wonderful boy who elect to receive a reminder from us each year. Planning our facility loves everyone! Lookingmaintefor a playassured and snuggle him!we nance and upgrades is much less stressful when wefamily cantobe that will be able to afford our needs. humane Can you commit a monthly donation to ensure ShiawaSSee the next 65 years of care Society for these homeless pets? Or, would you consider the Humane 2752Shiawassee W. Bennington Rd., Owosso Society’s needs when you are doing your estate planning? Please do! 989-723-4262 Pets on the Street (May & September) Pets on the Street is an event where we invite several of our supporters to take their pets to a local business or street corner and participate in some shameless begging to benefit homeless pets. When you see them on the street, please give generously! 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Looking for a great home to run • Internal Medicine • Sleep with him, Center maybe a hunting buddy. • Pulmonary & Critical Care ShiawaSSee humane • State of the Art Laboratory & X-Ray Society 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso • Cardiovascular Services 989-723-4262 • Urgent Care • Chiropractic Care 200 Health Park Dr., Owosso 989-723-8666 Page 8 65th Anniversary • The Shiawassee Humane Society July 10, 2016 Income and Expense by Month January through December 2015 Income Expense $ in 1,000's 80 60 40 20 0 Jan15 Feb15 Mar15 Apr15 May15 Jun15 Jul15 Aug15 Sep15 Oct15 Expense Summary January through December 2015 Nov15 Dec15 66000 · Payroll Expenses 46.49% 620 · Payroll Taxes 13.01 528 · Spay/Neuter 6.28 530 · Medical Supplies 5.09 521 · Electric 3.93 520 · Gas 2.99 462 · Woofstock Expense 2.87 610 · Salaries & Wages 2.72 525 · Admitting 2.01 461 · Golf Outing 1.48 Other 13.13 Total $225,343.07 By Account Income and Expense by Month January through December 2015 Income Expense $ in 1,000's 80 60 40 20 0 Jan15 Feb15 Mar15 Apr15 May15 Jun15 Income Summary January through December 2015 By Account Jul15 Aug15 Sep15 Oct15 Nov15 Our History Continued from Page 6 this short history, all of the people who contributed to make the building possible, but appreciation must be expressed to the Mitchell Foundation, Mrs. Alvin Bentley, Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Dean, Dr. and Mrs. J.R. DeVries, Mrs. Joseph Woodard and the Owosso Rotary Club. The building was sufficiently complete to begin operation in November 1977 and an open house was held on January 16, 1978. It was fully completed in 1981 and is being well utilized for the projects and goals of the Society. We have our permanent home at last. Mrs. Graff would be so pleased. In 1999, a large memorial contribution was made, earmarked for building repairs/maintenance. The board of directors and the staff at the time looked for the most advantageous ways to use the donation. It was decided that an addition was in order. Preparations were made, money was collected, and permits were taken. The groundbreaking was held in September of 2001. The addition was to almost double the size of the existing Peter W Keay Rory C Keay building. They intended to separate Financial Advisor Financial Advisor the cats and dogs. Converting the 115 N. Washington 100 N. Washington Owosso, MI 48867 Owosso, MI 48867 old section to house only cats and 989-725-2196 989-723-0444 the new section to house the dogs. The addition was semi-complete www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC and the dogs moved into their new surroundings in June of 2003. The remodeling of the old section took a little longer, but the cats made their move in August 2003. Dec15 312 · Memorial Donation 34.59% 301 · Adopion Revenue 14.74 303 · General Donation 6.59 341 · Woofstock 6.43 356 · November Newsletter 5.26 350 · Dinner Auction 4.96 352 · Pets on the Street 3.50 331 · Golf outing Revenue 3.33 360 · Misc Fundraisers 2.76 302 · Membership 2.56 Other 15.28 Total $245,365.49 Shiawassee Humane Society 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso (989) 723-4262 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Liz Dysinger Broker/Owner EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 223 N. Ball St., Downtown Owosso Cell (989) 277-0872 989-720-HOME www.homesnlandrealestate.com SPECIALIZING IN Injured? 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