PawPrints Magazine: Winter 2017

WINTER 2017

PITTIE-SIZED BLOOD DONOR PAGE |

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LONE STAR 50 TAKE ON TEXAS PAGE |

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Published For Friends of the Arizona Humane Society

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU AREN’T AFFILIATED WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES? PAGE |

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ASK EDDISON Eddison is one of our animal teachers who interacts with children at camps, birthday parties and in classrooms. In each issue of Paw Prints, Eddison will answer a question we receive from our supporters.

Q: Is the Arizona Humane Society affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States?

The Arizona Humane Society is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or any other local, state or national animal welfare organization.

OUR MISSION Every pet deserves a good life. With a vision to end animal suffering, we rescue, heal, adopt and advocate for sick, injured and abused animals.

OUR VISION End animal suffering, homelessness and needless euthanasia.

OUR VALUES Innovation, Compassion, Excellence.

While we often work alongside other organizations, including HSUS, on specific issues, AHS is completely separate from the hundreds of other humane societies, SPCAs and other animal welfare organizations.

Our mission is to rescue, heal, adopt and advocate for the sick, injured and abused animals in our community, while HSUS and other national agencies focus largely on advocacy.

We receive no funding from HSUS and rely primarily on donations that come directly from animal lovers like you to care for and save the lives of local pets.

All of us – AHS, HSUS and other organizations – help animals. We just go about it in different ways. If you donate to HSUS, you’re supporting a national cause. When you make a gift to the Arizona Humane Society, you’re saving the lives of homeless pets here in our community.

L O N E S TA R 5 0 TA K E O N T E X A S This past summer, AHS was facing a cat crisis with more than 800 felines in our care – an all-time high in our 60-year history.

We partnered with the SPCA of Texas to transport 50 cats to Dallas, where there are not enough cats to supply interested adopters. AHS hopes to continue working with the SPCA of Texas and other partners to save homeless pets.

Dr. Steven R. Hansen President & CEO 2017 AHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Suzanne Pearl, Chair Andrea Marconi, Vice Chair Bryan Albue, Vice Chair Kerry Milligan, Secretary Matthew Waller, Treasurer Ann Damiano, Past Chair Susie Ingold, Governance and Board Relations Committee Chair Melinda Gulick, Facility Development Committee Chair BOARD MEMBERS Anthony Alfonso Courtney Beller Katherine Cecala Deborah J. DePaoli Mary Frances Ewing Dyan Getz Melissa Rupoli Katz Tracey Lyons Kimberlee Reimann Padilla Ann Siner Patricia Tate Dr. Craig Thatcher Jennifer Weinbrenner Ron Wilson

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C O C O ’ S D AY I N C O U R T The 3-year-old dog was unable to stand – his back end was completely swollen and he had a five-inch laceration on his thigh. After a confrontation with the dog’s owner, who claimed to be treating his injuries with Tylenol, AHS’ investigators, in partnership with Phoenix Police, seized the dog for immediate care in AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™.

X-rays revealed a severely fractured pelvis that had been left untreated. Fortunately, through AHS’ care, Coco fully recovered and was adopted.

AHS’ Animal Cruelty Investigators appeared in court to provide expert testimony on the case. The owner was sentenced to three years probation and is no longer able to own pets.

Coco’s story is one of 6,000 suspected cases of animal cruelty that AHS responds to each year. Learn how you can help us combat animal cruelty at azhumane.org/advocacy.

GLENDALE TO RESIDENTS:

DON'T TETHER DOGS! The City of Glendale, in close partnership with the Arizona Humane Society, has implemented an Animal Cruelty Ordinance that is superior to the state statute. Provisions include a ban on tethering, ventilation requirements, adequate space for exercise and more.

“We applaud the City of Glendale for helping to advance the standards of care for pets,” said Dr. Steven Hansen, AHS’ President and CEO. “Our Field Operations Team responds to more than 11,000 animal rescues and investigations each year, and Glendale’s new ordinance will provide us with an additional tool to combat animal abuse and cruelty.”

Glendale Chief of Police Rick St. John (second from right), Glendale Police Officers and AHS Field Operations members celebrate Glendale’s new animal cruelty ordinance.

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Give Hope to Homeless and P I T T I E - S I Z E D B LO O D D O N O R When Roxie arrived at the Arizona Humane Society, the anemic, tick-infested Miniature Poodle was facing a grim future and fading fast. So weak that she couldn’t stand on her own, Roxie lie lethargic on the exam table in our trauma hospital with pale gums and a low heart rate.

Acting quickly, AHS’ medical team called upon Tank, an 83-pound pit bull, to become Roxie’s blood donor, and soon Roxie was in the process of receiving a life-saving blood transfusion in AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™. By the end of the night, Roxie was able to stand on all four paws.

The once lifeless Poodle is now bustling with energy and spunk, and Roxie and Tank became good friends during their time at AHS. Tank has since found a forever home in Phoenix, while Roxie was adopted into a new family in Scottsdale.

Hundreds of pets just like Tank and Roxie need food, toys and medical care while they spend the holidays with us. Give hope to homeless and abused animals today by making a lifesaving gift at azhumane.org/holiday.

WE FOUND A M E AT B A L L I N A D R A I N When pet paramedic Richie rolled on scene for his very first rescue, he raced into action to save a newborn kitten trapped in a storm drain. Richie located the kitten more than 15 feet down and used a net to pull her to safety. Richie, an Emergency Animal Medical Technician™, rushed the kitten back to AHS’ Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™ where our medical team cared for her before transferring her to our Kitten Nursery and Bottle Baby ICU. The kitten, now named Meatball, is in a foster hero home preparing for her adoption day.

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Abused Animals YOUR GIFT

SAVES LIVES HELP GRANT OUR PETS’ WISHES Can’t make a monetary gift this year but still want to help give hope to homeless and abused animals this holiday season? Donate items found on our shelter wish list at azhumane. org/shelterwishlist or donate your old furniture and household goods. We pick up donations of a minimum of six large boxes of items or one large piece of furniture. To request a pickup, visit azhumane.org/donatestuff or call 602.997.7585 Ext. 2035.

PA R T I E S A N D P E T SELFIES? YES, PLEASE! This December, the Arizona Humane Society is bringing our adorable pets to holiday parties all around the Valley for a one-of-a-kind photo opp!

Planning a holiday party? Book AHS’ holiday selfie station and we’ll bring furry friends dressed as Santa and his helpers, along with a holiday backdrop. Your guests pop in for a snuggle, wet kisses and a selfie.

Learn more at azhumane.org/holidayselfie.

$50 $100 $500 $1000

Supplies critical medication to treat dogs in our Parvo Puppy ICU

Feeds 10 bottle baby kittens for a week

Fills the gas tank of one EAMT rescue vehicle for a week Saves the life of one severely injured animal in our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™

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VA L L E Y S I S T E R S M A K E ( FA S H I O N ) S TAT E M E N T F O R H O M E L E S S P E T S Animal lover Ann Siner remembers pulling a kitten from underneath a parked car in high school – a moment that would be the beginning of a life of giving back. The rescue didn’t surprise her sister, Tess, who was also born with a love of animals.

And a stylish handbag, of course.

As their love of animals grew, so too did their love of fashion, and in 1991, My Sister’s Closet was founded. My Sister’s Closet has donated unsold goods and money totaling nearly $7 million to animal welfare organizations, including AHS’ thrift stores.

Ann and Tess’ generosity will continue when they co-chair the 20th annual Compassion with Fashion, Sunday, March 25th at the Camelback Inn Resort and Spa. “The décor will be bright, bold and happy and will leave a smile on everyone’s face, a skip in their step and joy in their hearts,” said Tess. “Guests can expect auction items unrivaled from other events, fashion that everyone will love and can afford, and pets, pets, pets,” added Ann. To purchase tickets or for more information, email cwf@azhumane.org or call 602.997.7585 ext. 1085.

Tess Loo (left) and Ann Siner

WHY WE GIVE We have been supporters of the Arizona Humane Society for 20 plus years, and our current four “kids” are all AHS adoptees. When we began our estate planning, we knew we wanted to involve AHS and have a plan in place for our pets when we passed. AHS’ Legacy Circle and Continuing Care program was a perfect fit. We know we will continue to support the wonderful programs such as the Kitten Nursery and trauma hospital, while having the peace of mind that if we pass before our beloved pets, they will be cared for.

We encourage anyone with a love of animals to become a Legacy Circle member at azhumane.org/legacycircle.

– Kimberly and Scott Hilgendorf

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foster program innovation

sets record This past year, AHS’ trauma hospital cared for nearly 9,000 sick, injured and abused animals, many of whom require lengthy recovery periods. Our foster hero families play a critical role in caring for these pets, and earlier this year, AHS launched a new online foster orientation that allows individuals to learn the ins and outs of fostering at a time and place that is convenient for them.

Since debuting the online training orientation, more than 300 compassionate people have joined our foster hero force. So far this year, our lifesaving foster heroes have cared for more than 4,000 total animals – a 61 percent increase over last year, equating to hundreds of additional lives saved!

Interested in becoming a foster hero and giving second chances to pets in need? Sign up for our online orientation today at azhumane.org/foster.

FROM FOSTER HOME TO FOREVER HOME No one knows a foster pet better than their Foster Hero. They’ve cared for them, loved them and know what kind of home would be a good fit for them. AHS has launched an exciting program that encourages Foster Heroes to become matchmakers and find adopters for their foster pets. Through the Home-to-Home Heroes program, foster pets can go from a foster home directly to a forever home! We provide training and resources so that our Foster Heroes will be able to market their pet and complete adoptions all on their own. Learn more at azhumane.org/foster.

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O U R P E T S A R E H E A D I N G Y O U R WAY, M E S A Our amazing dogs and cats are now available for adoption in Mesa! The Arizona Humane Society is teaming with the PetSmart location in Mesa on Stapley Drive to adopt out pets. The partnership offers AHS an additional outlet to find forever homes for the nearly 12,000 animals we place each year. Thank you, PetSmart, for helping us save more lives!

DON’T KIT-NAP KITTENS! Mom will likely return.

Please don’t intervene.

Learn more at azhumane.org/foundkittens.

Help Save Homeless Pets Want to help us cut down on printing and mailing costs so we can buy more toys for our pets? If you would prefer to receive the electronic version of Paw Prints, sign up at azhumane.org/ pawprints.

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2018 JUST GOT CUTER! Keeping track of your schedule never looked so cute! AHS’ 2017 Calendar is now available for just $20 (plus shipping and handling). Proceeds go toward providing care for our homeless pets. Order yours at azhumane.org/ calendar!

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