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Quarterly Newsletter of the Humane Society of Ventura County

A benefit for the animals of the Humane Society of Ventura County

Please join us! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st from 2-5pm on the lawn at BOCCALI’S RESTAURANT 3277 E Ojai Ave. in Ojai

ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $45 adults $30 children CALL 805 646-6505 More information inside on page 5

Quarterly newsletter of the

A MESSAGE FROM THE SHELTER DIRECTOR

Board of Directors

Pet safety during hot summer days is a big concern for all of us. Making sure that dogs and cats are kept cool during the heat is very important for your pets’ well-being. Here at the shelter we have pools in the dog runs and the cats have their choice of being indoors in an air conditioned cat room or a shaded outdoor area.

Paws For Thought

Cyndy Treutelaar, President Don Buffon, Vice President, Treasurer Debby Mooney, Secretary Marianne Carl, Director Barbara Connelly, Director Joyce George, Director

Shelter and Adoption Center

402 Bryant Street • Ojai, CA 93023

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 297 • Ojai, CA 93024 805.646-6505 or 656-5031

www.hsvc.org

Jolene Hoffman

In the summer months, when it can reach 100 or more degrees, you can imagine how hot it can get in your car. In 100 degree heat, the inside of your car can reach 130 degrees within minutes. The bed of a pickup truck can easily reach high enough temperatures to burn your dogs’ paws. People often forget that walking their dogs on hot asphalt roads can be extremely dangerous. Asphalt can reach up to 143 degrees on a hot day. During the peak summer months, the hours between 10 & 5 are the hottest hours of the day and will require the most caution. You can easily determine if asphalt is too hot by placing your hand on the pavement for 10 seconds, if it is too hot to keep your hand in place, it is too hot for your dog to walk on. Be sure that your pets’ water bowls are in the shade and do not use metal bowls. Provide a small pool or a water mister for your dogs to keep them cool. We often hear of people who have left their animals in the car during these hot summer months while running an errand and 20 minutes later they come out to a dog that has died or a broken car window from a concerned citizen. Leaving an animal in a hot car is a citable offense and you could be arrested. Please do your animals a favor and leave them at home to keep them safe. If you see an animal in distress, call your local animal shelter or police department.

WE’RE VENTURA COUNTY’S LOCAL HUMANE SOCIETY Every so often we receive a call from one of our supporters asking why they haven’t received a donation receipt or telling us that we don’t need to send them gifts for their donations.

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Oliver’s Report Just a reminder to all you good folks out there that the Cats at the shelter got their new digs so now it’s time for the dogs to get theirs. We need to help those featherless critters and give their home away from home a makeover. To my buddy and favorite visitor, Richard Abbott, who has pledged funds to kick off a fundraising campaign to fix up our kennel, beaks to you my good friend!

These calls remind us that people still confuse us with other Humane Societies. We DO send donation receipts for each donation. We DON’T send gifts, ALL of your donation is used to help animals. We have no affiliation, nor do we receive funding from the Humane Society of the United States or any other animal agency. If you would like your donations to help animals here in Ventura County, make sure that your donations are being sent directly to the

I was singing the other day to a young girl and her eyes got real big and she said “how did he know that it was my birthday?” Well, Oliver knows everything! So, when it’s your kid’s birthday, bring them to see me. You will be surprised at my talents. Peanut butter crackers always help.

Humane Society of Ventura County.

Until next time, Happy Bird Day and crackers to me!

The other day I shouted out a warning to the staff that there was big trouble outside and I screamed really loudly trying to make my point. I thought I would fall off my perch. My friend looked outside and boy was I right, it was trouble. A large harmless gopher snake wanted to visit the visitor center and I wanted to let him know that we were not taking visitors of his kind that day. So the boss lady went out and told him he had to leave. He went on his way to visit one of the many gopher friends instead. We all need to be careful because rattlesnakes are out now too, so be sure to keep your furry friends safe.

Daisy goes home! After I had my puppies, I went back to be cared for at the shelter. All of my puppies were adopted but I needed a canine friend to play with so it took a while to find the perfect home for me.

My name was Maggie but I’m now known as Daisy. I came to the Humane Society of Ventura County when I was full term pregnant, ready to find a nice warm place to give birth. I was signed over as “a stray.” At first I was confused and scared, wondering where my people were and where I would have my puppies. All of the HSVC staff & volunteers showed me so much love and care. I was sent to a foster home where I could be comfortable and safely deliver my pups. I ended up having five little boys and a sweet little girl.

Finally my time was going to come. A very nice lady by the name of Yvonne saw my photo on the HSVC website and immediately called the shelter to see if I was still available. Yvonne had adopted one of my puppies who she named Charlie. She was interested in finding a friend for Charlie to play with and thought I might be the perfect choice! Yvonne brought Charlie in to see me and we were both very happy to see each other! We shared kisses, and ran around and played together for a while. Like us, Yvonne was full of joy to see us so happy together. She was so excited that she decided to take me home that day! I now have a beautiful, loving home where both my new mom and my son love me. Thank you to everyone who has helped me to blossom into a happy, loving girl! With love and appreciation, Daisy

SUMMER CAMP Summer camp at the shelter has been a fun and enriching learning experience. The campers worked hard with some shy shelter animals to help socialize them, making them more adoptable pets. Campers helped profile the behavior of some of the dogs as they worked with them and created posters highlighting some of the needs of pets. They taught the dogs basic commands and how to walk better on the leash. Campers spent time with the cats and kittens too. They also enjoyed visits from some other animals as part of the education program. Craft projects included making cat and dog toys for shelter animals. To receive information about the camps please contact our Humane Educator, Dawn Reily, by emailing her at [email protected].

82nd BIRTHDAY BASH June 9th, 1932 was the beginning of what has turned out to be an incredible organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals in Ventura County. On June 7th, 2014, the Humane Society of Ventura County celebrated 82 years of promoting the health, safety, welfare and compassionate care and protection of all animals through education and community outreach. More than 300 people visited the Shelter for the Birthday Bash.They enjoyed offerings from Scratch Food truck, birthday cake, frozen yogurt from Bliss, entertainment by the Main Street Jazz Band and KHAY radio. Guests perused booths demonstrating everything from Pet First Aid and CPR to animal themed jewelry. There was even a pet psychic on hand. Lucy in the Sky and HSVC Humane educator Dawn Reily kept the kids busy with face painting, games and crafts. Tours of the kennels and our recently renovated spay/neuter clinic were offered and visitors had a chance to meet our animals currently looking for new homes. Happily, a few of our furry friends found their forever homes during the festivities! Special thanks to all who came to share information about animal rescue organizations and animal care, to feed the masses, to provide entertainment, to volunteer, and to attend the event. This special event was made possible by many individuals who support The Humane Society of Ventura County. Without their support and dedication, events such as this would not be possible.

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PET GALLERY

JACK

4 year old male white Beagle

BANDIT

2 year old male Cocker Spaniel mix

CASH

1 year old male Domestic Shorthair

BROWNIE

MARGARITA

3 year old male Chihuahua

3 year old female Dachshund mix

VALENTINE

BUCK 3 year old Miniature Pinscher

1 year old female Wirehaired mix

JOYCE SALLY 1 year old female Domestic Shorthair 2 year old female Domestic Longhair

BE A HERO - GIVE SOMEONE A HOME GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE FOSTERS OSO We would like to say a special thank you to Westside German Shepherd Rescue for their generous offer to help find a home for Oso, a sweet German Shepherd who spent a few months here with us. Oso’s first home was on a ranch where he was free to roam. The owners were unable to keep him due to the

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large numbers of animals they had. Life at the Shelter was an adjustment for Oso who was an active fellow. Our staff and volunteers gave him lots of play time. Oso loved playing in his swimming pool in the large dog run. He spent most of his day playing ball and dunking his head under the water. After being at the Shelter for a while it was apparent that he was in need of a change. Kennel life was just not for him. Westside German Shepherd Rescue

specializes in re-homing this wonderful breed and we are confident that they will find Oso the perfect family.

Oso was happy to meet his new friends from Westside German Shepherd Rescue.

VOLUNTEER JANE PETERSON IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Our volunteers play a crucial role in the adoption process here at the Humane Society Shelter and Adoption Center. You may be familiar with volunteers socializing animals, assisting in the kennels, running our booths at events, but what you may not have heard of is our Volunteer Yard Checker Program. We rely on our volunteers to conduct yard checks at the homes of potential dog adopters. These volunteers inspect, notate and take photos of yards for our Humane Officers to help them to evaluate the suitability of potential homes for our dogs. This helps our dogs get through the adoption process much faster. The majority of our yard checks are performed by volunteer extraordinaire Jane Peterson. Jane starting volunteering with the Humane Society back in 2005 when she was completing the small animal training at the Ojai School of Massage. She left the area in 2006 and in 2011 she returned to Ventura and once again began volunteering with us. Jane describes her desire to return, “I knew I wanted to make volunteering at the shelter a priority in my life.” Besides yard checks Jane is also always here for the kennel staff in emergency situations. She works with our dogs on basic obedience training and utilizes her skills with touch and massage work with them. Jane recently became certified as a Veterinary Assistant, and would like to help out more with simple medical procedures, vaccinations, and minor first aid.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st

Jane Peterson with her good friend Gracie

Though she wears many hats here at HSVC she states “yard checks are my favorite thing at HSVC. Yard checks make me very happy!” Jane lives in Ventura and has two dogs and two birds of her own. She says the most challenging thing about volunteering at HSVC is the drive back and forth from Ventura, but that she’s glad to do it for the dogs. We are so grateful for community members such as Jane who do so much to assist in helping homeless animals in our area. HSVC is currently in need of volunteer yard checkers throughout Ventura County. In order to increase our adoption rates we need additional help in the following areas: Camarillo, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Pt. Hueneme, and Thousand Oaks. We generally have about one or two yard checks per month in these areas and are working to increase our adoption numbers in these cities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer yard checker, or in volunteering for other tasks at our Shelter and Adopton Center, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Franki Williams, at 805-646-6650 for more information.

Mark your calendar for this year’s annual fundraising event. It’s a great time to get together with HSVC friends and share an amazing Boccali’s dinner while supporting the work of the Humane Society. Find a treasure at our “Buy It Now” auction where we’ll have everything from pet related goodies to services we all need, all generously donated by local Ventura County merchants who kindly support the HSVC with their donations. Many of these items would make great holiday gifts. Once again, we are on the lookout for help with the event. We need volunteers, and event sponsors. If you are interested in helping out, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Franki, at [email protected]. If you would like to be an event sponsor this year, please call Heather Rowe for donation information. Advanced sale tickets are available now, $45 for adults and $30 for kids. A limited number of tickets will be on sale at the door for $50. Call today to reserve your tickets. 805 646-6505. See front page for address and time. Free parking in dirt lot next to event.

SAVE the DATE MARCH 14, 2015 For a 5K/10K event

JOG FOR THE DOGS At Lake Casitas in Ojai. A fundraiser for the Humane Society of Ventura County. More information to follow.

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Calling All Crafters...

NOVEMBER 8th 8AM to 3PM Balboa Middle School Cafeteria 247 S. Hill Road in Ventura

We’re pleased to invite you to join us at the Balboa Middle School Cafeteria in Ventura for our 3rd annual Purrs n’ Paws Holiday Boutique benefiting the animals of the Humane Society of Ventura County.

will be a limited number of each type of craft accepted. We have reached the limit on jewelry. If you have something unique and different, please send a message with pictures for consideration! A valid Seller’s Permit is required.

We are now accepting new vendors but spaces are filling up fast! The deadline to apply for vendor space is October 31st, or when all spaces are filled. All items must be handcrafted and sold at the event by the artist. There

See our website www.hsvc.org for an application and information. You may also call Heather at 806 646-6505 or email [email protected]

MEMORY GARDEN PAVERS The Humane Society Memory Garden is growing and pavers are still available. Give a gift of love to the animals of the Humane Society and to someone who loves animals as much as you do. A paver stone in the HSVC Memory Garden is a gift that will last a lifetime. Honor someone special or, show your support by naming a paver stone for your own family.

YOUR OLD CAR CAN HELP!

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a paver stone. We hope you agree that this is a wonderfully meaningful way to support Humane Society animals and to leave a lasting legacy.

PAVER STONE DONATIONS

Just fill out the form below and bring it in or mail it to us with your payment. We’ll send a card to the recipient acknowledging your gift.

from April 15 thru July 15, 2014

Irene Cooper Debra Counter Roger & Susan Dickens Kimberly Greco Kathy Stone

Donate it for the benefit of Humane Society animals. No DMV hassles. Free pick up. Call Jeff Kroll at 805 640-8128 or 805 890-1486 to learn more, or visit our website at hsvc.org. An easy way to help, just make the call TODAY!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would like to reserve a paver: q MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED To have your paver stone natural stone pavers may vary slightly in size PLEASE CHARGE MY engraved, please q Visa q Mastercard q Discover q Small (65 sq. inch) $200 complete and mail to: q Medium (95 sq. inch) $350 ____________________ _______

Humane Society of Ventura County PO Box 297 Ojai, CA 93024

q Large (120 sq. inch) $500 (*includes an extra line of text)

SMALL & MEDIUM PAVERS - you may use up to two lines

ACCOUNT NUMBER

EXPIRATION

_____________________________ NAME (PLEASE PRINT)

_____________________________ SIGNATURE

*LARGE PAVERS - you may use a third line

_____________________________ ADDRESS

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EMAIL ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER

A big round of

APPAWS

for all who help so much! VOLUNTEERS Thanks to our dedicated volunteers who are always there for us. Gerri Castron, Laura Gruenther, Pat Halverson, Janet Maynard, Judy Ross, Marggie Valentine, and Cookie Williams, for their Pet Therapy work. Jane Peterson for conducting yard checks. Amy Yakel for helping with dog licensing. Kathleen Hurd, Kelly Forrister, Sue Saraceno, and Ann Whitten for help with socializing animals. Kathleen Hurd for teaching our dog manners class. Dave Betti, Roger & Sue Dickens, Mary Mortland and John & Nancy Talley for helping to keep our grounds maintained. Debby Mooney, for promoting our “Pet

WISH LIST

Donations of any of these items will be greatly appreciated! FOR THE SHELTER Hand held pet vacuum Chain link fence panels with gates Poop bag dispenser stations Zip ties – all sizes Trash bags Batteries – all sizes New chainsaw New lawnmower and weed trimmer Heavy duty brooms and dust pans New gas cans New tarps and large rolls of shade cloth Wheelbarrows and gardening tools 75-100 ft industrial strength hoses

of the Week” in local newspapers. Joyce George, board member for mailing personal thank you cards to those who give so generously to the animals. Kali Brooks for photography and videos to help our animals get adopted. Teri Reid, Jotham Nichols and Sherry Nichols for always being there to help at events. Gabriel Linneman for assisting with Summer Camps. Sharon Ferro for coming in weekly to bathe our dogs.

IN KIND FRIENDS A very special thanks to Harry the cat (and his friend Bob who was kind enough to rescue Harry when he was homeless and starving). Harry sent lots of toys, food and dishes for our feline friends who are still looking for their new homes. If you are looking for a new furry friend, please stop by and visit our many cats and kittens. Harry the cat is, happily, no longer homeless or starving.

Work gloves and rubber gloves Laundry and dishwashing detergent Bleach and disinfectant wipes Paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex FOR THE HORSES Stock or horse trailer for 4-8 animals All weather livestock markers FOR THE DOGS AND CATS Blankets & throw rugs, no rubber backs Micro fiber pet towels “Adopt Me” vests for foster dogs Dry and canned dog & cat food Litter boxes and cat litter Leashes and collars Grooming supplies Heavy duty toys (no stuffed animals) Dog agility equipment Small hard plastic swimming pools

Dr. Steve Sallen for helping our animals and for sponsoring the Pet of The Week ad in the Ojai Valley News. East Ventura Animal Hospital for donating animal supplies. Walmart for animal food and treats and supplies, and Jane Peterson who picks up their donations and delivers them to us each week.

FAVORITE FUNDRAISERS Thanks to those who help us raise much needed funds. Richard Abbott, Kerri Climer, Frank & Pauline Duffy, Ellen & Richard Gilleland, Joanne & Dale Hawley, Dr. Curtis & Nancy Lewis, Richard & Sharon Miller, Michelle Pierpoint, Judy Ross, Dianne & Gary Seacord, and others for their generous support. Jeff Kroll for running a vehicle donation program benefitting the HSVC. Barbara Berns, Linda Bissig, Carol Bley, Shirley De Fazio, Melanie Grey and Lynette Malone for help with cash boxes. All of the vendors, volunteers and attendees who helped make our 82nd Birthday Bash a success! FOR THE OFFICE 8.5″ x 11″ white or colored copy paper Office Supplies Funds to purchase new computers IPad for processing donations at events Sidewalk sandwich sign boards Bulletin boards Extension cords DISASTER SUPPLIES New or gently used generator or power inverter Flashlights or any portable lighting Medium to large duffel bags Rubber boots and rainwear –any size Check out our wish list on Amazon.com

Thanks to all of our friends who have been donating supplies from this list.

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THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS WHO MADE MONETARY DONATIONS From April 15 thru July 15, 2014 Jill Abele Lillian Adams Gene & Diana Agdeppa Beryl Alfino Laura Alford Merilee Allen Lauren & Jack Anderson Jorge Andrade Andrews Family Trust Anonymous Susan Archuletta Charlene Armine Kerri Arnold Doggin Around Elisabeth Arvin Daniel Ash Terry Atkinson Jody Auldridge Azizullah & Pamela Aziz Rose Bailey & Leroy Baker Barbara Baldwin Lupe Barajas Melanie & James Bareno Irene Barnard Diane Baskin Judi Basso Kurt Benjamin Arline Benzien Gayle Bertsch Jeanne Beutler-Ellis Herman & Lynette Bigler Margaret Bird Larry Bittleston Diann Bodie Ginny Boehnlein Brenda Boteoho Beverly Bourne Kristin Bowen Gary & Nancy Bowman Claudia Boyd-Barrett Bradford & Emily Boyes Sharon Breitling Susan Bricker Don & Kathy Buffon Brandon Burnett Sharon Butterfield Luann Campbell Chuck Campbell Tony Carabajal Alice Carey Anne Carper Renee Carrillo Margaret Cerminaro America’s Charities Katherine Checkie

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Shirley Chiu Carmela Cinque Austin & Sharon Cline Cathy Cluff Russ Cobb Charles Cole Julie Cole Jeff Comstock John Contreras Marie & Glenn Cook Fred Cordia Debra Counter Danielle Coviello Dorene Cowart Susan Craig Joseph & Shirley Crowe Ruth Mary Crowell Yvette Cruzalegui Bernard Dabrowski Chris Davis John & Natalie Dawley Evelyn Dayman Mary De Polter Judith Dearborn Lindsay Delap Kevin & Nancy Denharder Vanessa Desrochers Wayne Desser Judy Diaz Roger & Susan Dickens Joachim & June Dietzsch Mary Distin & David Whipple Janette Docherty Aimee Dokulil Craig Doolittle Susan Dow Len Dryer Andrew Dubridge & Laurie Smith Frank & Pauline Duffy Annette Duston Interiors Linda Duval Cory Echevarria Kevin Edwards Mary & Leo Edwards Vickie Emanuele Leopold & Rose Escalante Nancy Escher Fatima Estrada Bernadette Eyre Gary & Brenda Farr Ken & Brenda Farrant Janice & Jennifer Finch Gloria Fiore

Jim & Lynda Fisk Lynn & Vincent Flaherty Beverly Flothmeier June Flygare Frances Flynn George Ford Richard & Karen Fore Edris Fowkes Robert Fredrickson Janet Freedman Keiko Fujikura Michael & Natalie Furlong Al & Sandy Galluzzo Jessica Garcia-Torres Kristine Gardner Leland & Joyce George Leon Georgette Nancy Goldsen Allamae Graham & Camella Moore Amy Greer Bruce & Diane Grover Heidi Gruenwald Susanne Guerrero Merilee Gunn Maria Halmai Geri Hamilton Gloria Hansen Myrna Harline Betty Harris Judith Harro Jeannie Hart Terry Hartsuck Penny Harvey Alice Harvey Melva Hatchard Paul & Loretta Hawblitzel Ada Hawkins Peggy Heisner Susan & John Henderson Donald & Virginia Henthorn Oxnard High School Bao Hoang & Robin Keber Daniel Hoffman Nancy Hoffman Barbara Hoffman Donna Holland Dorothy Holmes Edwin & Susan Holt Sue Hoopingarner Flager & Mavis Horn Fatima Huaste Dewey & Linda Hull Jeanne Hunt

Chano & Jaclyn Ibarra Ruth McPherson Deborah Iolati Joel McThomas & Patricia Robert Irving Valenzuel Peggy Jennings Joe & Janice Mendoza Katie Johnson Alex Milesi Susan Johnson Pat Miller Kerry Johnson Sharon Miller Barbara Johnson Ivan Milosavljevic Christopher Jones Herb Mitchell Linda Jorgenson Debra Mjoen Karen Kaminsky Drew Moody Sheila Kane Maria Morales Zaza Kasl Art & Susan Moreau Peggy Katsuda Helga Morgan Sandra & Darrel Kaufman Bill & Maggie Mors Judi Kelly Gail Mortensen Joan Kemper Tomoko Murphy Edison & Eftalia Thomas & Bernadine Murray Khatchatourian Randall & Dorothy Nelson Joan Kieran Claudia Nelson Kevin & Janice Koch Grace Nicoll Nancy Kochevar Charles & Nancy Nordstrom Shirley & Loren La Barre Jean Nussman Edward & Susan Lacey Mary Ann O’Connor Edie Lambert Nancy Olivares Karen Larson Karen Olsen Sherry Lavallee Millie Olson Becky Layman E. Diane Opp Claudia Leidecker Jamis Orlin Georgette Leon Sylvia Ornelas Greg Littleton Vi Ostic George Loffswold Donald & Joyce Overbaugh Taylor Looker & Sherry Owen Chandler Russell Diane Parson Gerald & Lee Lord Tom Patison Lynn Luna Abra Paudler Carolyn Lundgren Trust Lillian Paynter Callum & Arlene Jackie Pearce Macsween Nicholas & Nita Perkins Dietmar & Annalee Mages Irene Petroff Gregory & Charlot Michele Pierpoint Mangan Robert Plante Marko Marivic Michael Platt Brooklynn & April Marsh Ramon Porras Mary Marvelous Evelyn Prenot Jennifer Mason Jeanne Pruitt Sandra Mason Andy Radford & Amy Hagen Robert Mason Martin Ramirez Rachel Massey Eddie & Jackie Ramseyer Delores Matteson Paul Rangere Vickey McArthur Deanna Rantz Natalie McCallick Carol Rasmusen Hugh McCord Jean Regent Florence McElroy Teri Reid Betty McPeters Raul Reyes

Margery Ricards Rick Richardson Terry & Debralee Richardson Beverley Richardson Patricia “P.J.” Robles Jairo Rodriguez Janet Rowe Heather Rowe Kristina Rusnik Patricia Salas Juan Santos Nancy Scantlebury Phyllis Schaller Tim & Linda Schilke Hilda Schmidt Ojai Valley School Gary Schuman Mary Scott Laurence Scott Girl Scout Troop 60720 Girl Scouts Steve & Sandy Selwyn Anne Shinder John & Cynthia Simpson Harry & Raymond Sims Amy Slade Marianne Slaughter Sandra & Charles Sledd Daniel Slider Kathy Smith Sanderson & Barbara Smith Needra Sinetta Smith Chris & Jeremiah Sobenes Andrea Speers Steven Sprague Donna Spurgeon Terry Starr Kelly & Susan Stater Jerry Stayton Judith Stever Kebra Stewart Irene Carlotta Strauss Sunny Pet Care

Barbara Sword Rachel Taft Robert Tannehill Amber Tate Patricia Taylor Leslie Theis Karren Thomas Helen Thompson Rhea Toedter Cyndy & Douglas Treutelaar Regina Troxell Truist Truist Tyler & Patricia Tugwell Richard Underhill Sara Urutia Kathleen Van Dyke William Van Hyning Melissa Van Siclen Henry & Barbara Villierme Charles & Linda Visitor Eugene & Kathryn Volkerding Mary Vomund Marcia Walker Linda Walker-Lerette Howard & Joline Warren Susan Watson Steven Weber Joan Welborn John Wickenhaeuser Dean Wigger Robin & Avery Willis John & Barbara Wilson Linda Wilson Iya Wimberly Katherine Winston Bekki Woertink Carl “Tip” Young Tom Young Vicki Younker Richard & Kathleen Yuss Susan Zacher Angelo Zandona Joanne Zivich

AMAZON SMILE

An easy way to support the animals. YOU SHOP - THEY GIVE. IT’S THAT EASY. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Now Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to HSVC. Just start shopping at smile.amazon. com and select the Humane Society of Ventura County as your charity. It may seem like a small thing to do, but every penny counts. We’ve only recently started this program and already earned over $30 for the Shelter!

Thanks for Donations From April 15 thru July 15, 2014

IN HONOR OF... Angel and Charlie, from Johanne Berg Alva William & Joan Stammer, from Linda Bolhuis Ariel Bertsch, from Tonya Peralta Deborah Lupo, celebrating her 50th birthday, from Gail Kasovac Hope Rosenfeld’s 90th birthday, from Linda & Leonard Kline HSVC dogs, from Alan & Sherry Kirsch HSVC, from the HSVC staff Humane Society of Ventura County, from Al Schwartz, DVM & Moorpark Veterinary Hospital Iris Mortenson, from Gail Mortenson Jake, Mollie, & Max, our angels, from Mama & Papa John D. Moon, Sr, Birthday wishes and memories of your faithful friends Wolf & P.D., from Cathy & Robert Moon Joy Smith, for her birthday, from Yuriko Bellesiles Joyce George, from Betty Katsura Kathy Granseem, Happy Birthday, from Susan Gransee Katie, the cat that adopted me, from Vickey McArthur Kola, from Carl Young Maggie Mae, Happy Birthday, from Teresa Frank Maggie, our mama dog, we love you, from the HSVC staff Major Don Holleder, US Army, deceased Vietnam-1968, from Richard and Beverly James Mandy Kaneko, from Susan Hart-Ramos Mary Lu Holmes, from Nancy Olivares Meredith Honig’s 16th birthday. A volunteer and advocate for animals, from Rebecca Honig Nibblet, my sweet HSVC rescue, from Dixie Wilson Nicky Eck, Happy Birthday, Bruce & Cindy Sweningson Richard C. Koch, from Barbara & George Koch Rosalind McGrath, Happy Birthday, from Judy McGrath Roz McGrath’s birthday, from Mary McMcGrath Rusty, a great Irish Setter, from Anne T. Losito Sandy & Bob Rizk’s wedding, from Arron & Linday Spechler Shatten, from Robin & John Nitowski Sue & Ron Dow, from Len & Fay Reisfelt The Manicurist at Salon Panache, from Lisa Ross The Sabenes Family, who love ponies, horses, dogs and others, from Catherine E. Lee Valerie Greenberg, from Anne Grupp

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Special thanks to pet sponsors Shelby & Irene Adams Barbara Berns Marianne Carl Charles Cole Jack Draper Howard Geer Barbara Hurwitz Scott & Patricia Johnson Louanne Kroell Lesley Mark Cathy Moon Sandy Roberts Arnold & Ellen Saul Heather & Robert Seaton Ernest & Carolyn Siracusa Patricia Sprague

PET SPONSORSHIP Here’s my/our gift to sponsor an animal for adoption qPet Friend - $30 for 3 months qPet Caretaker - $55 for 6 months qPet Guardian - $100 for up to 1 year

Name(s) ___________________________

Address ________________________

Email _____________________________

______________________________

Phone _____________________________

qWe would like to sponsor_________

qThis is a gift for: ________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________

q Enclosed is my/our check OR Please charge my qVisa qMastercard q Discover In the amount of $_______ Card # _________________________ Exp. ____________ Name on card _______________________ Signature____________________________

Heartfelt Thanks for Donations Made From April 15 thru July 15, 2014

IN LOVING MEMORY OF PETS Basil, family cat loved and missed by Don & Betty Kranse, from Scott Kopald

Mary Frazier, from Mr. & Mrs. Jim Frederick

Champion, beloved pit bull, pet of West & Shoshanah Cooke, from Mary McGrath

Midnight, Pepper, Hollywood & Queenie, from Phil Jevanian

Charm, we miss you little girl, from Frances & James Christiansen

Mary Frazier, from Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Molly and Spice, together at the Rainbow Bridge, from David and Diane Adams

Corky Bell, Pinkle Puss, Sylvester, Patrick, Buster, Goo, Bond, Oscar Ballesteros pets, Tasha, Ashley, Mae Ling and Sandy, from Sarah, Barney, Tucker, Oscar, Luly, Country, Bucky, Sophia, Falman, Lillian Gomez & Wanda Ballesteros Princess Josephine, Christina, Pico & Max. Our angels, we miss you, Pugsy and Rip, from Frank and Debra Lovio love Mama & Papa Rocket and Mirissa, from Norm & Karen Fort Cruizer from Dale, Marilyn, Abbie, Lucy, and Suzie Nash Rona, rest in peace precious lamb, loved by Noble, Ron & Mary Cubbie, from Patricia Griffith Sassy, our beautiful sweet chow-chow, who went to heaven on Emma, best cat ever, miss you, from Carmita L. Frost Feb. 18 to be with Charlie, chow-chow, her pal. Love and missed Friendly, a wonderful kitty for many wonderful years, from Barb by Mary Carroll Dietz Kastel & Jeff Williams Sam, beloved canine family member, deeply missed by Blair & Pat Hero Joe, still missed and forever loved by Linda & Louie, from DeJean, fom Scott Kopald Linda Allison Sid and Boo great friends, from David Youngblood Katie, my sweet, feisty little papillion, love and missed, from Randy Smokey, (Gentle Boy) German Shepherd, adopted at Ojai Lawrence 11/24/04. Died 4/2/10, from Richard & Joy Watters Kobe, from Carolyn Huntsinger Stretch, Doxi adopted from HSVC in 2001, loved by Robert & Koda Marie loved beyond measure, from Margaret and Chris BlanJune Bryden kenship Sugar Bear, our sweet girl, loved and missed by Heather Rowe & Lady and her son Wolfie, our pets, and Bob’s cat, Boy, from Judy and Burt Blume Robert Wisma Tasha, loved by Dick & Karen Smith, from Kathleen Chamberlin Lucy and Linus Barber, always in our hearts, from Jerry & Carrolyn Tessa, our loving campanion, from Mary McGrath Barber Trixie, a great 17 year friend, loved & missed by Julie Willingham Lyli O’Connor, 3-13-98 to 6-3-14, loved by the O’Connor family Victoria, adopted from HSVC 14 years ago- she gave me such Mary Frazier, from Mr. & Mrs. Hansen pleasure all these years, from Lillian Mayes-Smaby

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Sincere Thanks to All Who Made Donations From April 15 thru July 15, 2014

IN FOND MEMORY OF... Al Stammer. From Leroy Baker Argus, rescued greyhound loved by Christina & Jeremy BrandtYoung, from Sharon Heintz Arnold Saul and his loving boxers Clarice and Cloud, from Ellen Melzer Saul Beverly Billie Meadows, from Shannon, Nicholas, Sophia & Lily Palomares Beverly Meadows, from Donna & Doug Logan Brenden Vega, from Mike Attinello Dave Papcke, from Dixie Burton & James Beauchemin Dave Papcke, from Donna DeFillips & family David Papcke, and his love of four legged friends, from Camille Crawford David Papcke, from an anonymous donor David Papcke, from David & Joan Logan David Papcke, from Norma Van Riper David Papcke, from R.W. & C.K. Drescher David Papcke, from Thomas & Judy Shaw David Papcke, He loved all living creatures, from Allan & Kathleen Berg David Papcke, my cousin, from Marjorie Papcke Branche Diana Einhorn, from Leonard Dryer Doug George he will be missed, from Ian & Amie Doug George who loved all animals, from Dean & Jeanne Lang Doug George, from Nancy Dickinson Doug George, what a great guy, from John & Gwen Crisp George Bevans and Shorty the horse, the dogs Pat and Lucy, from Kimberly Greco

Henry P. Buckingham, from Benton, Orr, Duval & Buckingham Helene M. Nielsen, from Leslie Slade Jim Barnwell, from David and Kit Willis Joseph J. Lancer, from Suzanne & Joseph Hackett Judy Perito, from Suzanne Verge Kenneth Prairie, from Jackie Welsh Michael Beckwith, a brave Vietnam veteren and a dedicated dog lover. With deepest condolences to his family, from Mary Carroll & Leo Gilmond Michael Beckwith, from Colleen Skopnik Michael V. Beckwith, from Lois & George Sandall Norm Weitzel, a very special gentleman, from Bob & Janet LaMacchia Octavio R. Elias, love of my life, from Bodine Elias Oscar Ballesteros, from Lillian Gomez & Wanda Ballesteros Patricia L. Stickle, from the partners at Selman Breitman Phyllis Willis, from Elsie Bustamante Rene Melzer and his loving Bostons, Dolly and Trubby, from Ellen Melzer Saul Tony Carabajal, from John & Jill Weston Tony Carabajal, from Manuel Garcia Tony Carabajal, from Tami Weston Tony Carabajal, from the Van Scoys

OUR STORE HAS WHAT YOUR ADOPTED PET NEEDS When you adopt an animal from HSVC and need supplies for your new friend, our pet supply store is here for you. We have a great assortment of pet toys, and all the necessities that come with being pet parents.We carry the foods that your adopted pet ate here at the shelter. These have been selected for great nutrition and because the animals all like them. All profits benefit the animals at the Shelter. Located inside our Ojai Shelter and Adoption Center. Open during business hours, Monday through Saturday.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! CATS IN THE CANYON HOUNDS IN THE HOLLOW September 21st at Boccoli’s Restaurant See more information inside

PURRS & PAWS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

November 8th from 8am to 3pm at Balboa Middle School in Ventura. See inside for more information.

SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN Sunday, November 23rd at the Humane Society Shelter and Adoption Center in Ojai Sunday, December 7th at The Ventura Beach Marriott. 10am to 3pm both days

LOW COST SHOT CLINICS

1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month 10am to 1pm at the Humane Society Shelter and Adoption Center. Call Dr. Lewis for more information - (805) 646-2442

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS! SHELTER LOCATION

402 Bryant Street in Ojai Phone (805) 646-6505

SUMMER HOURS

Monday through Saturday - 10am to 6pm Winter hours start on November 3rd

LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC Monday through Friday, by appointment Call (805) 656-5043 or 646-7849

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT HSVC.ORG

to see all of our adoptable critters and to learn all about us

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK EMERGENCY VETERINARY SERVICES Ventura Pet Emergency Thousand Oaks Pet Emergency Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group

(805) 642-8562 (805) 492-2436 (805) 339-2290

NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Oxnard, CA 93030 PERMIT # 817

PO Box 297 Ojai, CA 93024 Return Service Requested