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TRIBUNE
1st Quarter 2019 Edition
Fall 2017 Edition
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TRIBUNE an extension of the Coulee Region Humane Society
Animal Care & Animal Control Humane Officers Adoption Counseling Brad Aden Katie Knox Kelly Metzger Amanda Larson Ericka Higdon Sophia Johnson Gwen Petrillo Brooklyn Beers Breanne Bolt Jo Kitzrow Taylor Kohls Emerson Molstad Erin Roou
Maintenance & Finance
David Collins Brian Mansky
Board of Directors
Pat Caffrey, President Laura Olson, Vice-President Brent Wookey, Treasurer Judy Rusch, Secretary Pete Woerpel Karen Kouba Stacy Spencer Jennifer Schmitz
Dakota Cutsforth Elissa Przywjski
Dog Training Instructor Ava Giminski
Program Managers & Administration
Heather Hankins, Executive Director Amber Grosch, Kennel Operations Manager Kathy KasaKaitas, Animal Control Supervisor Megan Overholt, Customer Relations Manager Erin Olson, Community Engagement Coordinator Megan Kendhammer, Internal Operations Manager Arika Arndt, Foster Coordinator Taylor Bates, Marketing and Events Coordinator Maggie Hanson, Humane Educator
Customer Relations Jessica Upton Cassidy Kuhlmann Stephanie Jankowski Leanne McMahon Kylee Castillo Elizabeth Brohaugh Alyssa Kelley
News & Updates Paw Away Hunger The Coulee Region Humane Society in conjunction with Festival Foods raised funds over the year for supplies for the homeless animals. Monetary donations can be made at any Fesitival Foods location and in return Coulee Region Humane Society can purchase needed supplies. Cat litter, kitten food, laundry soap, and much more are purchased quarterly. A pet therapy team and CRHS representative are on site at various Festival locations throughout the year. 2019 dates: May 11th, August 10th, and October 12th.
New Dog Adoption Fees May 1st marked the beginning of our new adoption fees for our available dogs.
• Dogs less than 1 year old: $350 • Dogs 1-6 years old: $300
Our Amazing Planet Summer Camp! The Coulee Region Humane Society is offering a NEW educational summer camp for children ages 7-10. Our Amazing Planet will dive into the habitats of some of the most amazing animals around the world. Each day campers will discover a new region and take a deeper look into all the wonderful species that thrive there.
Children will get hands on experience with animals from those regions while learning about their goal of this camp is to inspire compassion Picture Taken By:“The Ellie Schwartz natural habitats and how to conserve for conservation locally and globally. At CRHS, our them. Some animals the children mission is to promote the humane treatment of will get to interact with include a animals so we feel that it is important to emphasize northern blue tongue skink, bearded the value of all animals and the habitats they live dragon, leopard gecko, Brazilian in, at a young age,” says Humane Educator, Maggie rainbow boa and a western hognose Hanson. snake as well as a therapy dog, cats, Camp sessions are from 9 a.m. to 3 and many other small animals. p.m. each day. Because we want to give multiple children a chance to participate, we have two sessions available to sign up for.
June 24th-28th
August 12th-16th
Price: $185 per child
• Dogs 7+ years old: $250
Spots are filling up quickly! If interested, please contact our Humane Educator, Maggie Hanson at maggie.hanson@coulehumane.com to register.
All other adoption fees for cats and small animals remain the same.
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MEET OUR NEW TRAINER, Ava Giminski! Portraits by Hilary Running
Hello! My name is Ava and I am the new Coulee Region Humane Society Certified Professional Dog Trainer. I have been training dogs in the Coulee Region since 2013 and look forward to helping more pet parents and their four-legged companions! A little about me: I have had dogs throughout my life and have worked with all different breeds from the smallest teacup Yorkshire Terriers to the largest of Irish Wolfhounds. I have four furry family members of my own. “Remi” is a 9 year old poodle/bichon mix who helped build my basic training and trick training skills over the years. “Johnny” is my 2 year old German Shepherd/Poodle mix who has served often as a demo dog in many of my Canine Good Citizen Evaluations. “Ben Nevis” is my 1 year old, energetic and extremely intelligent Border Collie who has completed Junior Obedience and Agility classes at CRHS. And finally, our newest addition to the pack is little miss Frankie. I adopted Frankie, a Cavapoochon puppy, from CRHS in February 2019 and couldn’t be happier with her. I am here to be a resource for you and your family. Whether you’ve adopted from CRHS or not, I want to help you and your dog have the best possible experience. I can help with a wide range of objectives, whether you are wanting to teach basic commands or need to work through extreme reactivity issues. I’m here to help!
W.A.G.S.
Prison Dog Training Program Recent Graduates!
Pictured above: Frankie and Ava I’m excited to add new classes and opportunites for dogs in the Coulee Region. Please reach out with any questions or to sign up for upcoming classes. Not sure which class your dog needs? Interested in one on one consultations? Give me a call or send over an email. I’d be happy to help find the right fit for you and your dog.
Dengar “Denny” adopted 4/2/19
Marbles adopted 4/23/19
Dog Pictured: Bolton, Graduated August 2017
Jaida adopted 2/14/19
including 2 to 4 mile runs in the courtyard each day.
What happens after?
I can be reached at: 608-781-4014 ext. 232 or by email at ava.giminski@couleehumane.com -Ava Giminski
What is WAGS?
The WAGS program began in April 2017. WAGS stands for Working with Animals to Gain Socialization. The program is a partnership with Prairie du Chien Correctional Facility and Coulee Region Humane Society to help provide training to shelter dogs.
How does it work?
Dogs typically spend 6 to 8 weeks in the program depending on their specific
needs and training progress. The inmates wanting to participate as trainers are required to go through an extensive application and interview process; it is a privilege for them to train the dogs. The dogs learn basic obedience skills and commands. The trainers are responsible for feeding, walking, and cleaning up after the dogs 24/7 as well as making sure they get adequate exercise- often
After the dogs graduate from the WAGS program they return to CRHS to find their forever homes. The program helps increase the adoptablity of the dogs while allowing inmates the opportunity to give back to their community. We’ve also discovered an additional benefit of the program. Many of our WAGS graduates are quickly adopted by staff members of PDCI who grow fond of each dog we send. We are excited to carry on this program and continue changing lives at both ends of the leash.
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1,560 Animals
Adopted in 2018!
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Available for Adoption: Quinn
Thank you for another successful Cause for Paws! n o i t c u A t r e s Our Des raised a record breaking $10,000! Saturday, February 23, 2019 Quinn
Resident superstar: Quinn
Age: 9 years old Gender: Male, Neutered Specifics: Current on vaccinations Personality: Quinn is a sweet and mellow boy looking for a quiet home to retire in! He’s 9 years old, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations.
The Cargill Room at
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern 332 Front Street South | La Crosse WI 54601
Special thank you to our event sponsors!
Quinn was previously house trained but has recently been having accidents. He will need a consistent routine in his new home to get back on track. Crate training can be a great tool when house training! He may do well with another older/calm dog. He does not appreciate young bouncy dogs in his space. Quinn is fearful of men and would prefer to live in a female only home. Due to his fearfulness he is looking for an adult only home.
Judy Rusch
He is an affectionate boy who needs a quiet home where he can feel safe and at easy. Once he feels comfortable he loves to play with toys, especially squeaky ones! He will even drop it on command!
Larry Hagar
What is a Resident Superstar at CRHS? A Resident Superstar at the Coulee Region Humane Society is a featured animal available for adoption that is having a difficult time finding his or her forever home. These pets have typically been waiting to be adopted longer than any other animal at the shelter, and oftentimes have special needs and require certain accommodations. Our Resident Superstars are wonderful, loving pets that simply need a little help. Their adoption fees are also reduced in an effort to encourage adoption.
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The following businesses or people are kennel sponsors. They have made a monthly, 1 year, or 3 year commitment to support daily cost of caring for an animal. Peg Zappen & Pat Caffrey Linda & Chuck Lee Larry Hagar Griffin Payne JoAnn McLees Brenengen - West Salem Onalaska Music Academy For more information on sponsoring a kennel, visit our website at www.couleehumane. com or contact us at 608.781.4014.
Thank you to Kurt Pfaff- State Farm Agent and his team for partnering with us as part of their Quotes for Good program! For the months of April & May, each quote Kurt and his team offered, they also donated $10 to the Coulee Region Humane Society!
Make a Difference Monday Monday, June 24th 11 a.m- 11 p.m. La Crosse Distilling Co. 129 Vine St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Stop in a La Crosse Distilling Co. for local food and drink. 10% of all proceeds between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. on June 24th will be donated to CRHS!
Putts for Pets Saturday, July 20th Forest Hills Golf Course 600 Losey Blvd N, La Crosse, WI 54601 4th Annual Anytime Fitness La Crosse golf outing and fundraiser. This 4-person, scramble tournament includes 18 holes of golf with a cart.
There will be hole prizes, 50/50 raffle, mulligans available for purchase, and cash payouts. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Get discounted registration fees if you sign up before July 12th!
$65 per person or $260 per team After July 12th cost goes up to $75 per person or $300 per team. Contact Eric Johnson at 608-519-5990 or LaCrossept@AnytimeFitness.com Sip to Save Lives 2019 Friday, October 18th The Court Above Main 420 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Join us for a fun evening at one of our most popular events. Enjoy tastings of local beer and wine as well as appetizers, a silent auction, live music, and more! Details coming soon! animal TRIBUNE | 9
Save the Date!
Thank you!
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Wish List Animal and Kennel Care • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Kong stuffers—small treats, peanut butter, spray cheese Toys for cats—little mice with a tail and bell on the end, balls, etc. Toys for dogs—sturdy, squeaky toys, Kongs, etc. Rawhide bones Pig ears Dog treats—soft and grain free Dog and puppy food—Pro Plan, Iams, Blue Buffalo, Taste of the Wild, Science Diet, EVO Cat/kitten food—Royal Canin, Science Diety, Blue Buffalo, Iams, Natural Balance Clay cat litter (non-clumping) Feliway spray News” paper litter Fresh carrots and romaine lettuce for small animals 12-inch diameter metal oil pans (to use as litter pans) Pooper Scoopers—heavy duty Gift cards—Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, PETCO, PetSmart, Wags and Whiskers, Farm and Fleet, Home Depot, Menard’s, etc. Empty soda cans
Office Supplies • •
Stamps Copy paper—8.5X11, plain white
Cleaning Supplies • • • • •
HE laundry detergent Garbage bags—33 gallons Windex Paper towels Kleenex
For your convience, check out our Amazon Wish List for up to date item needs. With a few clicks and from the comfort of your home, you can send much needed supplies directly to our front doors! We appreciate any and all donations!
____________________________________________________ All donations can be dropped off at the Coulee Region Humane Society, located at 911 Critter Court in Onalaska, during regular business hours. Coulee Region Humane Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Under IRS guidelines, your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For your records our Federal Tax ID number is 23-7366713. Thank you!
Join our team of Foster Care Parents today!
Hundreds of lives have been saved so far because of the Coulee Region Humane Society’s Foster Care program. In 2018 alone, more than 600 animals were cared for by our 82 foster families! Our foster program continues to grow each year and we are always in need of more foster care parents to care for orphaned kittens, pregnant mother cats, and nursing mother cats. We also need foster care parents for dogs that need behavior modification, time to recover from surgery, or other reasons. By joining our team of foster families, you can directly impact the life of a shelter animal. Foster families are also invited to join our new Facebook group, “CRHS Foster Parents” to share photos and videos of their experiences fostering for CRHS. It’s also a great way to connect with other CRHS supporters! Learn more about fostering at couleehumane.com. For questions, contact our Foster Coordinator, Arika Arndt, at arika.arndt@couleehumane.com. www.couleehumane.com
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Coulee Region Humane Society 911 Critter Court Onalaska WI 54650
Portraits by Hilary Running