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NEWS
JA N UARY 2022 SUP P O RT I NG T H E P R O G R A M S O F T H E J A C K S O N C O UNT Y A N IMA L S HELTER
IN THIS ISSUE: FEATURE:
33
Volunteer HIGHLIGHT
Meet Bob Crowley
Business Partner Plays Santa Paws
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In early December, Friends of the Animal Shelter, but were backordered until late
Shelter was contacted by George Hines, December. After asking what else the dogs
the Chief Innovation and Technology needed to make them more comfortable, the
Officer at Lithia Motors, Inc., telling us following week George made a personal
that his company would like to present donation of 20 brand new beds, 80 high-
us with a $10,000 check. What a quality and comfy blankets, tennis balls, and
Dog SHOWCASE wonderful holiday surprise! high-quality treats. He explained that his own
Meet some great canines! dog loves the type of blanket he selected, so
This is one of the largest corporate gifts he thought the Shelter dogs would also enjoy
8 we have received to date. Needless to the softness and warmth they provide. Becky
say, this very generous donation lifted Cohn, Board President, said “the new
the spirits of the staff and volunteers just blankets are awesome.”
before the holidays. Continued on page 4
In mid-December, George visited the
Family REUNION Shelter and met with Friends of the
A Shelter story Animal Shelter Board Treasurer, Michael
Murray, who provided George a tour
Featured photo: of our facility and an introduction to
Becky Cohn, Friends of the Animal everything Friends of the Animal Shelter
Shelter Board President, Michael volunteers do to help the animals.
Murray, Board Treasurer,
Kim Casey, Program Manager, While walking through the dog kennels,
Jackson County Animal Shelter George noticed that many dogs were
George Hines, SVP, Chief laying on beds in various states of
Innovation and Technology Officer, disrepair. He learned that an order of Just a few of 80 new blankets donated by
Lithia Motors, Inc. George Hines to keep the dogs warm and
new beds had been placed by the comfy this winter.
Friends of the Animal Shelter COVID RESTRICTIONS
supports the programs of STILL APPLY
the Jackson County Animal
Shelter in Phoenix, Oregon.
Jackson County is still under COVID
We provide hundreds of volunteers restrictions, so the Jackson County
to help increase pet adoptions Animal Shelter will continue to
and improve the quality of life for embrace social distancing and safety
Shelter animals while waiting for measures by being a “by appointment
their new forever homes. only” facility, except on weekends,
when an appointment is not needed
Because preventing unplanned to visit with dogs. Arnold
litters is the first step to reducing
pet overpopulation, all Shelter Appointments continue to be required
animals are spayed/neutered to visit with cats.
before adoption.
We’ll make sure an Adoption
And to ensure animals get a
second chance, the Jackson Counselor is available to show
County Animal Shelter and you around and arrange “meet
Friends of the Animal Shelter fund and greets”.
preventative and rehabilitative
medical treatments. Masks are required.
All of this is in service to our Browse online at fotas.org/adopt,
vision that all adoptable animals then make an appointment:
in Jackson County find a loving (541) 774-6654, Option 0
home. And you can help! 9 AM to 4 PM
Aspen
Tuesday - Sunday
View adoptable
animals anytime at:
www.fotas.org/adopt
Jackson County Animal Shelter
5595 S. Pacific Hwy, Phoenix
(541) 774-6654
Appointments always needed for cats.
Appointments for dogs needed
OUR MISSION
Tuesday – Friday.
Open House for dogs
Friends of the Animal Shelter is dedicated to the well-being and
(no appointment needed) adoptability of animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Saturday & Sunday, Noon – 4 PM It also supports programs promoting the humane treatment of
homeless cats and dogs in the community.
rbara Talbert
Board of Directors Staff FOTAS Photographers Contact Friends of the Jackson County
Becky Cohn, President Sky Loos, Richard Jacquot Animal Shelter Animal Shelter
Tricia DeFelice, Vice President Executive Director Sunny LeGrand PO Box 1013 Kim Casey
Michael Murray, Treasurer Alex Spindler, Nancy Uravich Phoenix, OR 97535 Program Manager
Barbara Talbert, Secretary Support Services Associate Don Walker (541) 774-6651
Liz Obelenus, 5595 S Pacific Hwy 99
Members at Large Support Services Associate Newsletter fotas@fotas.org Phoenix, OR 97535
Lorna Bolton Michelle Fox, Issue: 2022.1 www.fotas.org
Aiden Costello, DVM Foster Coordinator – Dogs Production: facebook.com/fotas (541) 774-6654
Bob Crowley Terri Frazier, Vicki Chamberlain instagram.com/fotasjc
Samantha Johnson Foster Coordinator – Cats Printer: Pronto Print
Christina Ruby Eliza Kauder, Bookkeeper
Robynne Whitaker
Advertising
Eliza Kauder
fotas-scoop@charter.net
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Volunteer HIGHLIGHT
Bob Crowley
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Friends of the
Animal Shelter. And, we’d like to introduce you
to one of our “always there for you,” volunteers,
Bob Crowley.
After 33 years of service with AT&T, Bob and his
wife, Jo Cooper, moved from California in 2014
to a home on five acres in Ashland. Lucky for us, both
Jo and Bob decided to spend a lot of their valuable
free time benefitting animals by volunteering for
Friends of the Animal Shelter.
Jo began volunteering with the Street Dogs Project
and Bob assisted her, when needed. However, Bob
continued to look for more ways to help animals in
need. In 2017, Bob started walking dogs at the
Shelter and then became a weekly participant in
the dog’s “Playing for Life” playgroup program.
Over time, Bob eagerly became involved with a little
bit of everything at the Shelter. He is trained to be a
member of the Holding Crew, which works with the
large dogs needing more attention to become adopt-
able. He was involved with the startup of the Working
Cats program. In addition, he has helped plan, set up,
and run fundraising events.
Bob helps out at the Shelter’s monthly low-cost vaccine Bob with his dogs (left to right), Ozzy, Darla, Eddie, Riley,
clinics and coordinates the maintenance of the exercise Gemma and Rumor
yards for the dogs. In 2018, he was elected to the
Board of Directors, and when they needed someone to a permanent member of their household. Prior to adopting
get the new spay/neuter trailer ready for surgeries, Eddie, they fostered Darla, who had some medical issues
Bob raised his capable hand. He now sets up the that would make her challenging to put up for adoption.
trailer for each spay/neuter clinic and participates in She, too, never left this loving home.
everything, from surgical assistance to animal recovery.
In addition, Bob and Jo also have 10 cats and 2 miniature
When Bob isn’t volunteering for Friends of the Animal donkeys. All the cats were rescued from the streets or
Shelter, he can usually be found working on their abandoned by their owners.
property and kayaking with Jo. He enjoys wood-
working projects and, of course, taking care of their We are so very fortunate to count Bob as one of our
animals. They have six dogs, all of whom were valued volunteers. Maybe you’ll want to join him to walk
adopted from shelters, including two recently from the dogs sometime soon?
Jackson County Animal Shelter, Eddie and Darla.
In September 2020, Bob and Jo fostered a large dog, We are delighted to announce that our
Eddie, who ended up at the Shelter’s temporary set-up Volunteer Orientation meetings are back!
at the Expo Center during the evacuation prompted
Attend one of our monthly Orientations to hear about
by the Almeda fire. A few months later, Eddie became
current volunteer opportunities. Space is limited, so please let us
know you’d like to participate by calling (541) 774-6651, or
email us at fotas@fotas.org. We’d love to meet you!
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Partnerships make the difference
Together, we are saving more animals
Lithia Motors continued... Celebrating 8 Years
with Petsmart Charities
Santa Paws Delivered Even More
George wasn’t done playing Santa Paws. Just before
Christmas, more high quality dog treats, jolly balls,
bully sticks, Martingale collars, and leashes were
delivered, followed by a significant personal donation
from George and his wife, Wendy. A few days later,
Ronald Sircar, Director of Technology Service Opera-
tions at Lithia Motors, made a big donation as well!
Volunteers Becky Cohn, Lorna Bolton, and Vincent Leandro
showing dogs at Petsmart on a Saturday afternoon.
Since 2013, Friends of the Animal Shelter has been an
Adoption Partner with Petsmart Charities. Monthly, our
volunteers take adoptable Shelter dogs to Petsmart
where they can meet potential adopters.
Brutus expresses his appreciation for George’s donated bed, 144 Shelter dogs have been adopted
blanket and toys.
at Petsmart!
George moved to the Rogue Valley in 2018 from
Scottsdale, Arizona, along with a rat terrier he rescued This relationship is truly win-win-win! We get more dogs
from a shelter there. He also loves cats and still donates adopted. Petsmart Charities donates funds to the Shelter
to the shelter in Arizona. He’s compassionate about for each adoption. The adopter gets a coupon book that
animals and makes his own dog food. His work at includes discounts on Petsmart supplies, a free bag of dog
Lithia Motors involves creating a system for car buyers food, and a free ½ hour private training lesson.
to purchase a car online and have it delivered to their
homes.
We are so very grateful to Lithia Motors and George
Paddington Station
Hines, who made a significant difference in the lives is truly a friend to Friends of the Animal Shelter
of Shelter animals for the holidays and beyond.
Visit Paddington Station at 125 E Main St, in
Ashland, and you’ll see that Friends of the Animal
Shelter will receive $5 for every “Giving Collection”
item purchased.
The Collection includes a large assortment of cozy
sweaters, hats and heated scarves, plus some
adorable gnomes and bears.
Thank you, Paddington Station, for supporting
the animals!
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US Cellular Delivers Goodies
US Cellular’s Women in Action (WIA) is an
associate resource group that looks for ways to
create volunteer and outreach opportunities in the
communities they serve in order to spread joy and
keep people connected.
On Friday, December 17th, they did just that! Several
WIA members delivered a huge load of donated items
that will bring joy to the Shelter animals awaiting their
fur-ever homes as a “thank you for being a voice and
advocate for animals that need it most.” They also
delivered two boxes of huge yummy cookies for the
staff and volunteers.
In addition, WIA members personally donated $900,
with $400 matched by US Cellular.
Tammy Hoefft, Myra Casey, Kathleen Holtschneider, Becky Cohn, Friends
Thank you, US Cellular and WIA for delivering so of the Animal Shelter Board President, and Lindsey Hicks
much holiday joy.
Shannon’s Pretty Pawz Salon
Owner Shannon Kress, of Pretty Pawz Salons in
Central Point and Gold Hill, took it upon herself to reach
out to her clients for donations for our canine kids, then
did some shopping to add to the wonderful gifts she
collected. Yup, the holidays and beyond were are
definitely happier for our pups now that we have all
these wonderful gifts!
Shannon Kress, with her elves (daughters), Madisyn and Aybree,
gleefully delivered the donated goodies to Kim Casey, Shelter
Program Manager and Becky Cohn, Friends of the Animal Shelter
Board President.
Jacksonville and Ruch Businesses
Supporting our work
THANK YOU, AnimalKind Holistic
Veterinary Clinic in Jacksonville and
Sweets -N- Eats Cafe in Ruch!
Throughout 2021 and now in 2022, these two local
businesses have supported FOTAS by displaying and
selling merchandise handcrafted by our volunteers, an
invaluable way for us to reach animal lovers in
the community.
Stop in and shop!
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FIND LOVE AT THE SHELTER
Long-timer dogs need your help
Unfortunately, adoptions of large dogs have slowed during the last few months, not just in Jackson County, but in
shelters throughout the country. Yet, another side-effect of the pandemic. These friendly pups have been at the Shelter
or in foster care for months, waiting to find their “forever” homes. If you have room in your heart and home for one
of these deserving dogs, you can find out more information about them, and the rest of our adoptable dogs,
at fotas.org/adopt.
Some of these pups are at the Shelter, so we invite you to drop in during our weekend Open House for dogs,
Saturdays and Sundays, Noon to 4 PM. To make an appointment during the week, please call the Jackson County
Animal Shelter at (541) 774-6654, option “0” to be transferred to a staff member. If you are interested in fostering,
check out fotas.org/foster.
Bella
Sweet Bella entered the Shelter at the end of June and eventually
found a home in August, living on 10 acres. Unfortunately, the
property was not fenced and Bella chased the wildlife, so she
was returned in August and has been waiting for her forever
home with a fenced yard ever since. She is about 2 years old,
weighs 55 pounds, and will do best with someone home most of
the time.
This fun, adorable gal was brought to the Shelter in early June.
She’s estimated to be 2 years old and weighs about 55 pounds.
She was adopted in July, but her owners had to work long hours.
So, she was left alone for long periods of time and barked a lot,
which bothered the neighbors in the mobile home park. She was
returned to the Shelter in October and is hoping to find a family
that will be home most of the time to keep her company.
Masha
Rufus
Rufus is cute, 6 years old, affectionate, easy to have around,
and weighs about 50 pounds. He found a happy home in
Grants Pass in March 2020, but his owner had to move to
Medford a year and a half later to a situation that didn’t work
well for Rufus. So, he came back to the Shelter in October and
has been in foster care since then waiting for a new home.
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Be a Foster
Save a Life
Providing foster care for a few days, weeks, or
occasionally months, can be a lifesaving gift for
Lei f an animal and a rewarding experience for you.
More kitten and large dog
Leif has been waiting patiently for a home since
foster families are always needed.
mid-November, when he was brought to the
Shelter as a stray. He’s a sweet and energetic
guy, who is 1-2 years old and weighs about TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING
65 pounds. He gets along well with other dogs A FOSTER FAMILY, PLEASE VISIT
and is looking for love and lots of attention. www.fotas.org/foster
Supplies needed at the Shelter:
• Bath towels
• High quality dry dog food: Diamond Natural
Lamb Meal & Rice from the Grange Co-op,
Blue Wilderness, Nutra Pro, Nutro,
Taste of the Wild
• Dry and canned red-dye-free Kitten food:
Purina Kitten chow, Diamond Naturals,
Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin
Lainey • Flat sheets
• New cat toys - mice, balls, feathers
• New dog toys
Lainey is a very affectionate, 3-year-old girl
with lots of positive energy. She entered the
Shelter in October and is looking for an active DROP OFF AT THE
family that will provide her with regular exer- Jackson County Animal Shelter
cise. Lainey is easy to train, walks well on a 5595 S Pacific Hwy 99 * Phoenix
leash and is super friendly with people. TUE - FRI 11 AM - 4 PM
& SAT - SUN Noon - 4 PM
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FAMILY REUNION Tearful reunion spotlights legal
‘We are both just over the moon’ entanglements of pets held as evidence
at shelters.
By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune
An emotional reunion at the Jackson County Animal
Shelter recently involved copious amounts of happy tears,
tail wags and bear hugs with a large brindle pup named
Cassius.
Housed at the Phoenix shelter since January 2021, the
big, lovable Catahoula/Mastiff mix had a long, lonely
wait for his return to the life he knew before everything
flipped upside down.
Faced with a domestic violence situation and unexpected
life changes, Cassius’s owner, Kerri Thomas, entrusted
someone she believed to be a dog lover with her 3-year-
old pup in 2020.
The man had vowed to care for Cassius until Thomas
could figure things out and reclaim the dog. Regular visits
and check-ins went well until the man stopped responding
to calls and texts.
“I was in a really unhealthy situation and had dogs and
kids involved. I was forced to choose between my kids
Kerri Thomas, Cassius’ owner gets kisses from
her dog after being reunited at the Jackson County
and dogs … so I had to re-home all of my dogs. I had
Animal Shelter. three dogs. Two of them were given to permanent homes,
Photo: Andy Atkinson, Mail Tribune shelter but Cassius was supposed to just be a temporary
situation. I always planned to take him back,” she said.
Her closest companion for over three years, Cassius once
The following article appeared in the November saved her and her family from a cougar attack, Thomas
24, 2021 edition of the Mail Tribune, which has says, and was known for being a giant lap dog with a
given us permission to reprint parts of it here. zest for life — and for wandering off to take a swim.
It tells the story of a dog named Cassius who Thomas said rebuilding her life was impossible with
ended up being seized by law enforcement in Cassius still missing from it.
January 2021 and the long journey it took to
find his way back to his previous owner ten Going through the paces of rebuilding her life, Thomas
months later. Cassius spent seven months in panicked when the man caring for Cassius virtually
the Animal Shelter until the District Attorney’s disappeared. When contact ceased — she later found
Office granted permission to move him into out because the man had been arrested on a slew of
foster care, which helped to relieve the stress charges — Thomas feared she would no longer see
of confinement at the Shelter. Cassius before finally leaving Southern Oregon.
Managed by Friends of the Animal Shelter, Jackson County Animal Services program manager Kim
foster volunteers provide temporary, caring Casey said it’s a little known fact that the shelter deals
homes for shelter animals to recover from with a number of animals seized as evidence each year.
medical issues, distress, wait for spay/neuter Because the dogs are not officially surrendered to the
surgeries, or to learn better skills before being Shelter — and in some instances the owners cannot be
adopted into a permanent home. contacted — the dogs cannot be fostered or adopted or
even walked by volunteers.
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Snaggle gets Snagged
When Thomas’s unlikely dogsitter was arrested,
Cassius and another dog were seized and had to Because of his endless charm
wait for the case to be played out in court. After
months of searching, Thomas figured out that Cassius
was at the shelter and set about the process to
eventually reclaim him.
Casey said it is hard to watch owners fight so hard
to reclaim their dog, but be stuck in the legal system.
“We had to keep him as evidence until the case was
resolved. It was a very sensitive case, and knowing
that the dog could have been a victim, we had to
keep him until it was all resolved,” Casey said.
Finally, wading through the red tape, and with her
own life back together, Thomas said the tears flowed
when she was reunited with her gentle giant. “It was
just amazing to be back with my boy. The reunion was
really amazing. I think it took him a second to realize
who I was,” Thomas said.
For almost five months, a friendly and charismatic FIV
“Once he realized it was me and I’d come back for (Feline immunodeficiency Virus) kitty, Snaggle, hung out
him, he didn’t calm down for over an hour and a half. at the Shelter, patiently waiting for his perfect new home.
He hasn’t let me out of his sight, and we are both just FIV cats live long and illustrious lives, inside only, and we
over the moon.” knew Snaggle would make a fabulous companion for the
right owner.
In 2021, 28 “evidence” dogs entered the
Although we promoted Mr. Snaggle-puss repeatedly, no
Animal Shelter, which was a significant
one came forward to adopt him.
increase from previous years. Shelter Program
Manager Kim Casey, said she believes “the recent Friends of the Animal Shelter volunteers spent hours with
rise in evidence holds is a result of an increase in Snaggle, giving him love and attention, and escorting
the number of contacts that law enforcement him for walks on a leash and harness. He was very
officers are having related to animal cruelty and popular and made many friends during his extended stay.
neglect concerns, which are often related to
mental health issues, stress, and financial And then, in early September, while on a walkabout
difficulties that the animals’ owners are around the Shelter, Snaggle found his new mom, a friend
experiencing.” of a Friends of the Animal Shelter volunteer. This sweet
woman was looking for a kitty to fill the emptiness in her
The result is an increased need for foster home after recently losing her dog and cat. She looked
homes to accommodate these dogs for at all the available adult cats and pondered the thought
indefinite periods of time until their owners’ of adopting a kitten or two. Then, along came Snaggle,
cases are resolved. who worked his magic and charmed his way into her
heart.
Snaggle was equally smitten, and gleefully agreed to
go to his new home. Joyfully, the new adopter found out
that one of our generous donors, Sid, had already paid
Snaggle’s adoption fee.
Snaggles is now named Bubba. His new mom says
he is absolutely wonderful! He continues to go outside for
walks with his mom on his leash and harness. This once
streetwise cat is now enjoying a warm home and
a human who loves him beyond words.
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Let Your Love of Animals
Be Your Legacy
You can’t change an animal’s past,
but you can rewrite their future.
Every year, the Jackson County Animal Shelter takes in thousands of lost,
stray, and unwanted animals. No matter their condition, the Shelter attempts
to save the animals and find them loving, permanent homes. Friends of the
Animal Shelter volunteers are essential in this effort and are dedicated to
the well-being and adoption of animals at the Shelter.
Because of your belief in our commitment to helping these deserving
animals, we would like to invite you to become a member of our growing
Legacy Society. The Society is composed of generous and forward-thinking
donors who support our long-term success through planned giving.
Leaving a legacy is easy. You name Friends of the Animal Shelter as a
beneficiary in your will, trust, insurance policy, donor advised fund, or
foundation. Your gift can either be anonymous or publicly acknowledged,
with your permission. We encourage you to consult with your financial
advisor to discuss the options, which may include donating real estate,
stocks, marketable securities, or other assets.
Including Friends of the Animal Shelter as part of your personal legacy will
help create solutions that celebrate animals who find themselves in our care.
Please contact our office at (541) 774-6651 if you are considering
a legacy gift.
• Will or Trust. Sample language: “I give and bequeath to Friends of the
Animal Shelter (Tax ID #94-3153463), a nonprofit corporation located
at Phoenix, Oregon, for its (general or endowed) purposes, ______
(dollar amount, percentage of estate, or residual of estate), giving
preference to supporting programs for the Jackson County Animal Friends of the Animal Shelter
Shelter.” Founded: July 1990
• Beneficiary of life insurance or retirement savings plans. Simply Tax ID #: 94-3153463
fill out and submit a beneficiary change form directly to your fund Address: PO Box 1013,
administrator.
Phoenix, Oregon, 97535
• Personal or Community Foundation. Instruct your representative that you
intend to leave Friends of the Animal Shelter a legacy gift. Community Phone #: (541) 774-6651
Foundations may have suggestions of how you can accomplish this Email: fotas@fotas.org
using existing or new fund vehicles. Website: www.fotas.org
10Why I joined
the Legacy Society
I started as a FOTAS volunteer walking dogs in 2008,
after adopting my second dog from the Jackson
County Animal Shelter. I soon got more involved in
other volunteer efforts, joined the Friends of the Animal
Shelter Board of Directors, and began to better
understand how the fundraising done by FOTAS
directly helped the animals. So, in addition to
donating my time, I started to respond to various
fundraising requests from FOTAS. Later, as a Jackson
County employee, I managed Jackson County Animal
Services for almost 8 years, before retiring in 2020.
During that time, I experienced the challenges of How WORKING CATS
running a shelter operation 7 days a week with limited
staffing and financial resources provided by the Help You
County. Although the County's contribution has
increased over the years, it still does not cover the
entire cost of the operation. Thus, I was in a unique
position to appreciate the critical role that FOTAS
volunteers and its financial contributions play in
saving as many animals as possible, while keeping
them happy and healthy until they find a new home.
Have rodents? We have cats who need new
Although volunteers donate their time, I know that it homes that have been rescued from burned areas
takes money to hire staff to recruit, train, and and construction zones where it is no longer safe to
manage them. I've also seen over the years how return. They can help keep those pesky vermin at bay!
financial contributions made by FOTAS to the Shelter In fact, even the scent of a cat is enough to
have enhanced the well being of the animals, which discourage rodents from inhabiting an area!
include the expanded exercise yards for the dogs,
Kitty Korner, Puppy Place, and the recent on-site Our Working Cats Program provides up to 4 (but
spay/neuter trailer. not less than 2) cats, depending on your situation.
We set them up in large crates, which remain in
My husband, Kevin, and I both worked in paid place for 4 weeks while the cats get used to you
positions for many years and now have the luxury of and their new surroundings. And, we provide
donating our time to organizations that are meaningful supplies and tips on how to successfully transition
to us. As past and present board members of several them to your property to do their job.
local nonprofits, we know the challenges of raising an
annual budget every year. Working Cats love a good barn, but they can also
take shelter in an outfitted storage shed, shop,
Therefore, FOTAS is one of the beneficiaries we have garage, or any place that is safe, warm and quiet.
named in our wills. Joining the FOTAS Legacy Society We work with you to find the best spots on your
gave us peace of mind knowing that some of our property.
resources in the future will help FOTAS continue
supporting the Animal Shelter and saving the Please note, we are not accepting any new cats
lives of abandoned animals after we are gone. for relocation at this time. We are just seeking
new homes.
FOTAS Volunteer and Call: (541) 223-9818
former Manager of Jackson County Animal Services Email: workingcats@fotas.org
11Happenings...
Low-Cost Vaccination and Licensing
Clinic Schedule
Jackson County Animal Shelter Low-Cost Vaccination and Licensing
Clinics are held on the third Saturday of every month by
appointment only.
Vaccinations available: (Cash only)
• Rabies ($10) for dogs and cats
• Distemper/Parvo booster ($15) for dogs
• Distemper/Rhino/Calici booster ($15) for cats
Schedule your appointment online:
calendly.com/jcas or call 541-774-6654.
Friends of the Animal Shelter’s Low-Cost
1 in 3 pets will get
Microchip Clinic lost in their lifetime.
$20
Don’t let your pet
March 5, 2022 be one of them.
per chip at the Jackson County Animal Shelter
Schedule your appointment online:
calendly.com/jcas
or call 541-774-6654.
Details at fotas.org/microchips Scan
to sign up
David C. Harder, DVM, Medical Director
Jamie Chilton, DVM
�a�� de �et, DVM
Ema Thigpin, DVM
902 East Jackson Medford, OR 97504
at the corner of Crater Lake Ave
(541) 779‐4893 vcahospitals.com/jackson
12THANK YOU, GENEROUS DONORS
We’re looking forward to facing the challenges in the coming year
with your generous support!
Donations: September 16 – December 31, 2021
(We apologize for any errors or omissions.) Brutus
LEGACY SOCIETY BEQUESTS WORKING CATS PROGRAM Judy Blind Anita Charters
Shirley Wilson Estate John Warden Jane and Robin Blomquist, Allison and Adam Chenoweth
Frank Wigand Estate in memory of Baxter Yvonne and Charles Chilcoat
GENERAL FUND DONORS Judith Blue Wayne Ching
KITTEN FOSTER CARE Grace Abbott, in honor of Marcia Boeckl April Christiansen
Surya Bolom, in memory of Mary Bjorkholm’s birthday Kevin Boekhoff Dana Christner
Jeannie Kimball Accent Spas, inc. Marilyn Boesch Cindy Clark
Kelleigh Duncan, Brahn Adams Cheryl Bohren Gayle Clason
for kittens and cats Carol and Donald Adams Lorna and Matt Bolton Heather, Louise, Christian and
Bari and Steven Frimkess, Jeanie and Gracie Adams Marydee Bombick Sarah Clausen, in honor of
in honor of Eliza Kauder Laura Ahearn Debra Borchers Rebecca Solomon
Patti and Rick Gilstrap Rachel Aldrich Sam Both Joseph Alexander and
Noel Hastings Audrey Allen Ken Kelley and Jeannette Bournival, Janine Clayton
Patricia Jeffery Phyllis and Glenn Allen in honor of Jan Spindler Betty Coate
Erik and Sarah Morris-Peterson Jim Amberg Anne Bouse Frank Coffey
Diane Pace and William Swartz Althea Anderson, in honor of her Alice Bowen Sophia and Mark Cohen
Matthew Sheehan pets adopted from the Shelter Li Lan Chen and John Bowler Keith Colahan
Debra Anderson Sheree and Byron Boyer Linda and Jerry Colivas
OLDER ANIMALS Genie and Gary Anderson, Eddie Bradley Cydne Collins
MEDICAL CARE in honor of Zhaddi DeFelice Maren Breazeale Nancy and Donn Comte
Brandy Carson, Larraine and Bryce Anderson Barbara and John Breneiser Sylvia and Tony Connor
in memory of Barkley Lynn Anderson Jill Brenkman Paul Larson and Donna Cook
Paul Larson and Donna Cook Marilyn Anderson Carryl Breon Ashley Cooney
Trudy and Bob Downing Mark Angle-Hobson, Laura Bridges Ed Cooper
Allison Fess in honor of Nancy Hayes Jalene and Dennis Brierley Elizabeth and Philip Cooper
Lisa Garnet Dori Appel Joani Bristol Jenny and Rich Cooper
Karen Polsgrove and Maryann Aruti Kathy Bristow Mary Copple
Gary Guthmueller Viki and Dick Ashford Cherie Brooks Erin and Randy Cordray,
Heather, Mary and Jerry Atnip Seth Brower in memory of Maddie and Billie
Donovan Hanson, Tamie Austin Charles Brown Sandy and Jerry Cornett
in honor of Junior Rabbitt Babbitt, in loving memory Ken Brown Fernando Corona
Claudia Harrington of David Harrer Stephen Brown Sheila Couey
Sheila Kenny Susan and Michael Bahr Susan Brown Anne Cowles
Leanne and Richard Krieger Jan Bailey Thomas Brown Julie and Gary Crites, in honor
Claire Krulikowski, Annette and Henry Baker Jenni Brusca of Mary Bjorkholm’s birthday
in honor of Denise Butler Marlene Baker Jean and Jim Buck, in honor of Ruby Crofoot
Tyra Lowell, in memory of Marlie and Kyle Bamford Dianne Quarg Barbara Cross
Sally and Gypsy Scott Bandoroff Risa Buck Dale Crowe
Virginia Morell, Cindy Barnard Joan Langley and Peter Buckley Judy Crowe
in memory of Buckaroo Linda Barnett Amy and Francis Bull Connie and Ken Cullen,
Marcia Sims, in memory of Leah Claire Barr Wilson Nancy and Thomas Burnham in memory of Candy
Judith Sundaram Marlyn Barrick, in memory Janice Burr Carita Culmer
US Cellular Women in Action of Joey, a special guy Lynne Burroughs Chris Cummings
Northwest Tom Barry Lenna and Bobby Burton Deanna Dahl
Sharon White, in honor of Gin Tracy and Ron Bass Melinda and George Busby Tom Dalrymple, in honor of
Kristianna Woods David Batty Elizabeth Busso Linda Stickle
Terry Bauer Sharon and Herbert Cabral Tammie and Darren Davidson
SPAY/NEUTER TRAILER Melinda Baumer Gail Calhoun Alexander Davie
Angela and Edward Dillon, Alvin Beatty, in memory of Archie Sandy Callicoatt Gerri and Scott Davis
Raymond James Nicole and Terry Beggs, Sherry and Steve Cameron Marsha Davis
Patricia Jeffery in memory of Bridget Eleanor and Russell Cannon Geri Esposito and Jack DeFontaine
Jeanette Larson Richard Bell Mike Card, Sunny Dehlinger
Mary Sundberg Linda Bergquist Combined Transportation Kathleen Devitt
Roberta and Kumar Bhasin, Paul Collins and Cathy Carrier Natashja Dewolfe
STREET DOGS PROGRAM in honor of Mary Bjorkholm’s Mary Carroll Dale Simpson and Jane Dietz
Vivian Blackford and birthday Brandy Carson Janis and Steve Dinardi,
William Cuddy, in honor Carrie Billson Peggy Carson in honor of Charlie
of Laurie Cuddy Margaret and Steven Bismarck Donna Carter Judy Dolmatch
Kathleen Holtschneider, Mary and John Bjorkholm Joann and Dave Cassidy Christine Donchin, in memory
in memory of Rarri Cynthia Blachly Dawn and Phillip Castro of Tina, Nancy and Oso
Marilyn Mulhall and Ron Nutting Lisa and Marc Blackburn Cynthia and Sidney Cavanaugh Patty Dover
Wenda Puzzo Leesa Bleicher Julianne Chai Trudy and Bob Downing,
Clint Blevins Don Chapin in memory of Tula
13Annie and Eric Driver Jill and Joel Gordon, Jason Isbell Betty Laurs Christine Ducey & Howard Bissell in honor of Amelia Mercado Mackenzie Ives Sharon Laws, in memory of Sophie James Duffield Nicki and Barry Gottula Samuel Lucas and Jan Jacobs Sid Layton Barbara Dunlap-Pearne Donna Gould, in honor of Sudee and Richard Jacquot Marilyn Bailey and James Le May Chris and John Dutcher Suerte and Kiloboy Carol James Judy Lee Lori Dyer Joyce Grace Janet and Stephen Jamieson, Laura Leebrick, in honor of Gene Miller and Chris Eberhardt Patti Graham in memory of Tapanga Lolly and Momo Thomas Edwards Grace and Gerald Green Carlotta Jamison Nora and Mike Leestma Karen and Len Eisenberg Jeannie and Ken Green Barbara Jarvis Keith Aeschliman and Lucienne Eisenhaure Lynn Green Sue Jennings Nancy Leonard, in memory of Koda Gloria and Jim Elder Roseanne Green Patricia and Robert Jensen Mary Lesher Audrey Eldridge, in memory of Niki Newkirk and Don Greene Theresa Jermain Rena and Loren Lew Steve Ahearn Diane Greer David Johnson, in memory of Gayle and Jim Lewis, in memory of Donna and Matt Epstein Sharon Greer Sofie, Bruno, Maji and Princess Lewis Shreeve and Steve Ahearn Paula Block and Terry Erdmann Lisa Greif Joni Johnson Constance Davis and Grant Lind Sharon and Craig Erwin, Barbara Gresak Mary Johnson Georgia and David Lipscomb in memory of Buddy Jack Julia and Floyd Grimes Samantha Johnson Carol Little and Princess Harley Teresa Grote Vicki Johnson Gloria Locke Elizabeth Escher Josie Gutierrez Victoria Johson Chris and Don Lockridge Shannon and Bill Esry Don Haas Helen Jones Kim Lodwich, Press, for Oil Barbara Evans, in honor Laura and David Hagie Lois Jones Lorraine and Robert Lofgren of Martha Ollivier Lloyd Haines Richard Benjamin and Sally Jones Jan and Bill Lofthouse Marian Evensizer Margaret Haldane, Judy Jordan Barbara Longhurst, in memory Tina Bolling and Bob Evoniuk in memory of Mikala Haldane Judie and John Jory of Schatz Carol Fahmi Jodi Hangartner Patty Joseph Gizelle Luccio, in memory of Elizabeth Fairchild Heather, Mary and Val Julian Lois Starr Beth Falkenstein Donovan Hanson Carole Julyan Julie Lucero Dawn Fallon Judy Hardage Stacy Kaber Jo Luther, in honor of the FOTAS Dog Carol Ferdinand Judy Hardie Joan Kalvelage Holding Crew Carmen Ferguson MariJo and Bob Harr Shirley Kammel Connie, Jeff and Cody Lynn William Ferguson Ava and Gene Hart Joan and Ken Kaplan Holly MacGowan Sue Finley Timothy Harvey Phyllis Kappeler Claudia and James Macmillan, Adrienne Fitzgerald Ken and Marti Hawes Ian Kapros in honor of Mary Bjorkholm’s Sevanah Fitzgerald Nancy Hayes Rose Kasal birthday Donna Fogel Carol and John Hazeltine Patrice Kaska Barbara and Richard MacMillen Joanna and Jerry Foster and The Remnants Ronald Kaufman Jean Mailander Ellen and Dennis Fowler Donna Healy Rick Kawata Barbara and Kenneth Makature Mary Fowler Mary and Dan Heath Nancy Keeley, in memory of Nancy and Calvin Malcor Stacy Fowler Karen and Edgar Hee Richard Payette Alice and Darryl Mallory, in honor Robert Fox, in honor of Jill and Larry Henderson Barbara Keen, in honor of Luke of Diane Novak Michelle Fox Charly and Carl Henkel Juliana Kelsall Letitia Manley Vicki Fox Emilee and Matt Herrin Ann Kennedy Barbara Marall Karen and Lester Frair Char Hersh Susan Kensinger Janell Martinez Aileen and Joe Franke Katherine Hicks Marva and Edwin Kentner Maureen and Gregory Marton Fred Meyer Kathy Hilde Anita Kile Melinda Marwede Bea Frederickson Wendy and George Hines Cal and Rita King Cathy Masch, in memory of Zek Leslee Freeman Polly Hodges, in honor of Victoria and Earl King Jeff Mastromonico Richard Frey Nan Schulman Nina Kiskadden, in memory Rosemary McAuley Deanna Frohreich Virginia Hodgson of Constance Maria Murphy Kathleen McCants Lani Fujitsubo Laura Hodnett Thomas Knapp Laurie McClain Patty and Stacy Funk Seth Hofstetter Janay Kneeland Peter Zukis and Karen McCoy Gaila Gale Jenny Sill-Holeman and Noel Kneeland Patrick McDonald Gardner Grout Foundation Dennis Holeman Patricia Knoble George McEwan Lisa Garnet Susan Holmes John Kobal Helen McKee Karen Garrett, in honor of Carol Bogedaian and William Koenigsberg Robin McKenzie, in honor Sophie Leslie Miller Charles Holmgren Rob, Rachel, Wesley and Nancy and Russell McKinley, in Kathy and Bruce Garrett, Maureen Horne Case Koning memory of Kheva and Kaylee in memory of Charlie and Kaydin Tory Horvath Kimberly Kovacs C.J. Mclaughlin Tami and Tim George Joan House Karen Kozleski Mariah McLaughlin, in memory Seth Gilbert Michelle and Steven House Bev and Fred Krasner of CiBi Mallory Lynch and Marilyn Gilder Christopher Howard Roberta and Richard Kuegler Pamela and Kent McLaughlin Shea and Ginny Gillanders EhShee Htoo Mary Kwart Robert Phillips and Marji Susan Hindawi and JT Gillett Vinnie and Ralph Hubbard, Ruth Lacey, in honor of Vilma Silva McLeod-Phillips Patricia and Raymond Gillette in honor of Vinnie Laramore and David Wood Norma Meadows, in memory of Kathy Esslinger and Dave Glen Erika and Chris Huber Richard and Susan Laipple John Meadows Anne and Stephen Godshall Art and Nancy Hughes, Jeff LaLande Yvonne Medina Patricia and Michael Gohde in memory of Josephine Joan Lamont Sandra Dufault and Roberta Meiners Don and Ellen Goheen Noreen Hughes Liz Landreth Wendy Meri Melody Goldizen Laura and Daniel Hunter Katharine and Ron Lang Deborah Merrill Cheryl and Ed Goldman, Sandra and Gary Huntington Philip Lang Deborah Merritt in memory of Archie Kevin Hutchison Jonathan and Maria Lange Mary and James Merritt Donna Golphenee John Hyatt Janet Langley, in honor of Warren and Gayle Merz Michael Elich and Anita and Eugene Iacopi Vilma Silva and David Wood Penny Metropulos Robin Goodrin Nordli Diana Ianora Angie LaNier Colette and James Meyer Craig Gordon Laura and Paul Imperia Christine Larson Barbara Miller 14
Jean and Greg Miller David Peterson Michael Seidel Barbara and Kevin Talbert
JoAnn and Keith Miller Harnel Peterson Dave Seiden, in memory of Duke Target
Maria Miller Mary Pfister and Sean Curry John Semple (anon), in memory of Jordan Taylor
Sandra Miller Robert Phillips Dancing Willie and Sister Dog Loretta Taylor
Elke and John Milne Judy and Bob Pierce Pam Sessions Juli Teitelbaum
Margaret Milnes Peggy and Robert Pitt Carole and Jack Shaffer Karen Thierolf
Kimberly Larson and David Minter Ted Platz Marlis Shaffer Jill Tillinghast
Nancy Mitchell Lauren Ploch Rita Shale, in honor of Terry Tobey
Jan Hines and Jordan Mo, Jere Plumer Cheri Stockfleth Betty and Ronald Toussaint
in honor of Janet Schaible Susan Kramer-Pope and Andrea and Steven Shapiro Barbara and John Traynor
Philip Mongrain Michael Pope Lisa Shapiro James Treadway
David Kennedy and Sherry and Daniel Post Wendy and David Sherman Cynthia Triplett
Teresa Montgomery Sharon Powell Katheryn McElrath and Rhonda and Michael Updike
Lynn Michaels and Ethel Pritchett-Weekly Stan Shulster Robin Utter
Donald Montgomery Donna and Charles Pryor Amy Shuman Gretchen Vaatveit
Virginia Morell Nadine Purcell Liisa and Shanti Shunn Cathy Valdes
Katy Morgan Maggie Purves Barbara Sibley Mark Davis and Lois Van Aken
Sherri Morgan Patricia and A.K. Raja Rao Cherie and Eli Silberberger Barbara and Ruben Vasquez
Diana Morley Ramona Rausch Cathy Silver Janet Vernon
Linda Morris Joyce and Janet Reavis Michael Silversher, in honor Becky and Charlie Versteeg
Lloyd Morris Debbie Reed of his family Carole Villegas
Lannette Moutos CJ and Richard Reid Irene Simms Jessica Wade
Donna and George Mozingo Elizabeth and Alexander Reid Julie Simon Carol Walker
Marilyn Mulhall and Ron Nutting Kip Sigetich and Rebecca Reid Melissa and Terry Simons, in Carol and John Walker
Vella and Dick Munn Mark Williams and Mary Renaud memory of Otis, Sadie and Mona Don Walker
Barbara Murphy Phyllis Reynolds Angela and Shawn Simpson Susan and Kevin Walsh
Janet and Michael Murphy, in Linda and Tom Ricciardi Jill Simpson, in memory of Dazee Mary Ward
memory of Louise Hueners and Virginia Rilling Ronald Sircar, Lithia Motors Mimi Warnecke
Carol Heuners Snider Elaine and Charles Ritchey Tom Skinner Marjie Warner
Janet and Tom Murphy Nancy and Guy Robby, Sharon and Gary Slack, Sue Ann and Stephen Warrington
Linda and Michael Mustain in memory of Tom Seigfried in honor of Becky Cohn Julia Pogue and Ute Waterman
Alexandra Myers Shirley Roberts Annmarie Slavenski, in memory Teresa Jenkins and Mary Watt
Annalena Nahan, in memory of Tom Roberts of Charles Slavenski Karen Weathers
Douglas Munro Reve and Hans Rocke Ruth Sloan Leslie and Dennis Weber
Paula and Scott Nelson Catherine Rodgers, in memory Eileen and Jozef Slowikowski JoAnn and John Webster
Michele Newby of Steve Ahearn Dyane Smith Faye Weisler, in memory of
Wendy Newman Lavonda Roe Jo and Neal Smith Teena Crandall
David Newton Rogue Canine Agility Karen Smith Catherine and
Connie and Jerry Nolan Curt Smolen and Stephanie Roland Louise Smith Buddy Bobcat Welsh
Teresa Northcross Dianne Root Marjorie Smith Richard and Diane Werich, in the
Paul Novak Barbara and Stephen Ross Sara Smith spirit of the Puss ‘n Boots Ball
Lars Oberg Joan Roth and James Ross Jan Sneider-Brown Gwen and Frank Werner
Patricia O’Brien Laura Roundy, in memory of Angela Soper Jeffrey Nagel and
Connie Olivas, in memory of Zippy Ross Jesswein, Jr. Southern Oregon Runners Robynne Whitaker, John L. Scott
Barbara Roastingbear and Julia and Brad Roupp Jan Spindler Beth and Tim White
Henry Oliver Linda Russell June and Jeffrey Spindler Joan and Frank White
Gay Olson Ila Sachs Matt Spurlock Sue and Gery Whiteman
Lee Olson and Beth Dolos, Kelly Sacks Cynthia Stanley Karin Widmaier
in memory of Finn Barbara and Roy Saigo, in memory Chris Stapleton, in memory Michelle Wigand, in memory
Melanie and Steve Olsrud of our furry Brittany children of Alex Shepherd of Frank Wigand
Tom O’Rourke Rae and Bill Saltzstein Elizabeth Stark Jaci Wilkins, in honor of
Marcella Owens Marjorie and Louis Samples Natalie Johnson and Pam Leandro-Notch
Angela Padgett, in memory of Remi Robin Schauffler and Peter Samson, Susan Stendebach Linda, Bob and Toby Williams, in
James Palazzolo, in honor of in honor of Barbara Talbert Karen and Don Steyskal honor of Ada and Bear Hibbard
Rick Harris and Ellen Dennis Dorothy Sandberg, in honor of Jeannine Stickle George Wilson
Glen Paris-Stamm Brent and Peter Linda and Rich Stickle Marilyn and Chet Wilson
JoAnn and Guy Parker, in honor Jane Sandrock Barbra Stimson Nancy Wilson
of Susan Parker Tom Sarason Lynne and Stephen Stolzer, Nina and Paul Winans
Pat and Tom Parks Lynn Anne Scalzi, in memory of in memory of Herbie Susanne Wingate
Margaret Ann Pashko Blue kitty Wende (Me) Strand-Miles Margery and Tom Winter
Andrea Patterson Josh Sceva Barry Harris and Lark Stratton Linda Winterburn
Tom Peil Janet and Brian Schaible Betsy Strebe Judy and Joseph Wismann
Penney’s Penney’s Pam Schiller Bonnie and Randy Stroh Donna Wojczynski
Randall Perkins Nancy Schlangen Phyllis and Bob Strosser Rachel Wolfe
Jeanne Perry, in honor of Sudee Mark Schneider Debra and Joe Strunk Dee Wollter
and Richard Jacquot Carol Schott Vivian and Daniel Stubblefield, William and Sherril Wood
June Perry Nancy Schulman in memory of June Poe and Donna Wright
Teresa Rennick and David Petersen, Charyl and John Schulze Elizabeth Schulman, and, in Andrea and Steven Yancey
in memory of Monty Dehlinger Schwab Charitable honor of Nan Schulman Susan Yates
Nancy Schwarz Shirley Stuelpnagel, in memory Margo Young
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donated by George Scott Judith Sundaram Elva Younkin
Christine Sears Julie Swallow Kevin Zade, in honor of
Janet Sears Jana and Nick Sweet Lucy and Buddy
Doris Segner Carolyn and Jim Tabor
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