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ADOPT VOLUNTEER FOSTER DONATE 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 6 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 2
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! 3
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! 4
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! 5
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. 6 6
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 7
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. 8
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. 9
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 10
Why 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 11
Happenings... 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 12
THANK 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 13
Annie 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 Added COLOR to this newsletter Brenda Schweitzer of the dogs I have loved Whitney Baker and David Young 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 www. 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