Seattle Humane Magazine - Winter 2014

Winter 2014

The Foster Factor How foster care helps save lives

Humane Happenings Shelter updates and holiday gift ideas

Also in this issue: Cold weather safety tips, letters from adopters, and more!

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Letter from CEO David Loewe Dear Animal Lovers,

Winter 2014 • Vol 24 • Issue 4

As another year comes to a close, I’m reminded of all that Seattle Humane has accomplished thanks to your support. This last fiscal year we achieved a life-saving rate of 97.9 percent – one of the highest in the country! What does this mean for the animals? It means that 3,489 animals were transferred from other shelters through our Life-Saver Rescue Program, and 5,345 pets were given the extra time they needed to become adoptable by volunteer foster families. Our veterinarians performed 6,465 spay and neuter surgeries, including more than 2,500 for pets of low-income households and other rescue groups. It means that together we placed nearly 7,000 dogs, cats, and critters last fiscal year – a record-breaking accomplishment in our shelter’s 117-year history!

This year we also celebrated the 25th anniversary of Pet Project, which provides food and primary veterinary care to more than 200 pets belonging to people disabled by HIV/AIDS. The goal of this program is to keep people and pets together when the comfort of a pet is needed most. Thanks to your support of our Fund-A-Need project, we raised more than $570,000 for the shelter’s community outreach programs serving clients who depend on the Pet Project and the Pet Food Bank. These funds have allowed us to expand our services to low-income cancer patients. Look for our pet food barrels at King County Safeway stores beginning Nov. 28, and support our holiday pet food drive to keep these programs going strong for both the people and pets of need in our community.

As Seattle Humane continues to grow, we are able to care for more pets and find them new, loving homes. By expanding our community outreach programs like Pet Project, we are also reducing the number of homeless pets who end up in shelters, while providing much-needed love and comfort to the people who love them, too. This means more lives saved, and we simply could not do this without your continued support. Thank you for all that you do now and all year long.

David Loewe Chief Executive Officer

Save the Date!

Santa Paws Pet Photos

Holiday Pet Food Drive

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Now – Dec. 31 King County Safeway stores

6 | Seattle Humane Society 6-7 | Rex on Capitol Hill 1, 8, 15 & 22 | University Village 9 | Crossroads Bellevue

Holiday Closures

Dog Adoption Discounts

Dec. 25 & Jan. 1 Seattle Humane campus

Dec. 26-31 20.15% off adoption fees for dogs 3 years & up

2For event details visit seattlehumane.org

Cover Photo: Grace and her siblings were born in foster care last summer, and are spending their first holiday with their new families.

13212 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue, WA 98005 seattlehumane.org Seattle Humane Society is an independent, donor-funded nonprofit animal welfare organization saving abandoned, stray and surrendered pets in our community and beyond.

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PHONE NUMBERS Main Line 425.641.0080

Humane Education 425.373.5385

Adoptions 425.649.7563

Marketing 425.274.1513

Admissions 425.649.7561

MaxMobile Requests 425.274.1500

Vet Services 425.649.7560

Pet Food Bank 425.649.7566

Volunteers 425.649.7557

Pet Project 425.649.7566

Fund Development 425.649.7552

Pet Guardian 425-649-7551

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kaycee Krysty Chair Mary Kay Wright Vice Chair Chris Falco, CPA, CBI Treasurer James T. Linardos Secretary John Corby Chair Emeritus Janette Adamucci Michelle Foreman Barnet Chris Bayless Asher Bearman Jeffrey A. Christianson Elaine Coles Gene Colin Kathy Connors Tori Dotson Michael Ellison Jocelyn Hanson Michael Harman Elwood W. Hertzog Annette Jacobs Shaheed Khan Franz Lazarus Susan Redmond Daryl Russinovich Jim Schuler Lynda Silsbee John Wenstrup

STAFF LEADERSHIP David E. Loewe Chief Executive Officer Brynn Blanchard VP of Development Ken L. Farmer Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Manville VP of Marketing Katie Olsen Chief Operations Officer

Humane Happenings News & Updates Walk for the Animals Raises a Record-Breaking $140,000!

288 Pets Adopted During Blitz Weekend

Our 12th annual Walk for the Animals at University Village’s FidoFEST raised $140,000 for pets in need at Seattle Humane – a record for this event! More than 1,000 animal lovers and their dogs joined us for a 2-mile walk on the Burke-Gilman trail, followed by a celebration of all things pet at FidoFEST. Walkers enjoyed live music, a dog-friendly beer and wine garden, pet-friendly vendors, dog contests, and more. PLUS nine adoptable dogs met their new families at this year’s Walk for the Animals!

Seattle Humane found loving homes for 288 pets at our Free Pet Adoption Blitz – a weekend whirlwind of love, laughter and pure glee!

The buzz around our fourth annual free adoption weekend brought thousands of pet lovers to the shelter Oct. 1719. We found homes for an amazing 125 kittens and 29 senior pets, including Amelia, a 14-year-old Himalayan cat, and Maybel, a 10-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier. Many of the senior pets were shelter guests for months, and it was wonderful to see them finally joining families in homes of their own.

Purrs, tail wags and a big thank you to everyone who walked, fundraised, or made a donation to Walk for the Animals!

One of the most notable adoption successes involved Riley, an active and boisterous 6-year-old Retriever mix, who had been at the shelter for five months. An experienced dog owner fell instantly in love with Riley and his silly antics. Riley was the spitting image of a much cherished dog in the man’s past, and the special connection they had couldn’t be denied. Riley met his match that weekend, and the two will share many happy years together. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event a huge success!

Purrfect Presents for the Animal Lover on Your List Seattle Humane Society 2015 Calendar A year of furry cuteness with pet photography donated by Anna Hoychuk Photography. Buy now at seattlehumane.org/store.

Shop Seattle Humane Logo wear, pet items and more at seattlehumane.org/store.

Memory & Tribute Gifts Give a gift in honor or memory of a loved one or pet. The recipient will receive a letter or an exclusive e-card, depending on your preference, from Seattle Humane announcing your gift.

More holiday gift ideas at seattlehumane.org

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Animal Advocates A Tribute to Jessie Wheeler Jessie Wheeler lived a life full of adventure and happiness. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and exploring the world. But you would also find her relaxing at her house near Pine Lake in Issaquah, just swimming and soaking up the afternoon sun with her dog. She made a career in Seattle as a stenographer, but she was most passionate about wildlife advocacy. Jessie spent hours writing support letters to her favorite animal charities. She had a true love and passion for animals, and her concern for animals led Jessie to include Seattle Humane as a beneficiary of her estate, ensuring her legacy would live on by helping pets in need.

Jessie was born in New Westminster, British Columbia, the eldest daughter of four children. She met her husband, Tracy, in New Westminster and years later they moved to Pine Lake. She loved living near the lake, spending most of her time in nature, walking her dog, and admiring the ducks.

By making Seattle Humane Society a beneficiary of her estate, Jessie’s legacy will now live on in our life-saving work, and thousands of orphaned animals will benefit from her generosity for years to come.

Learn how you can leave a lasting legacy for the animals at Seattle Humane. Call (425) 649-7551 or email scott@seattlehumane.org.

Planning for your Pet

Legacy of Love

Seattle Humane’s Pet Guardian program guarantees that we will be there for your beloved pet companions when you cannot. To learn more or enroll today, call (425) 6497551 or email scott@seattlehumane.org.

Please remember the animals in your will or trust.

To leave a bequest, simply write: “I give to The Humane Society for Seattle/King County, Tax ID #91-0282060, the sum of $__ (or __% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate) for its general purposes.”

If your gift involves insurance policies, land, stock or other property, please include a description.

To learn more about leaving a lasting legacy for the animals, visit seattlehumane.org/giftplanning or contact our Major Gifts Officer at (425) 649-7551 or scott@seattlehumane.org.

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Pet Tips

Cold Weather advice for pets

Brrrr—it’s cold outside! Here’s how to keep your companion animals warm and protected when the temperature dips.

Keep Pets Indoors Pets can get frostbite, too! Never leave your pet outside in cold temperatures. On freezing cold days, keep your walks and snowromps short. Puppies and senior dogs are extra sensitive to cold weather, so you may consider taking them outside only for potty breaks.

Don’t Leave Your Pet In a Vehicle

Leaving your pet in the car for long periods of time can put them at risk of freezing.

Cars really don’t retain heat when it’s chilly outside.

Dress Them Appropriately

Just because your pet is covered in fur doesn’t mean that he or she can withstand cold temperatures. A dog’s coat provides some insulation against the cold, but short-haired dogs need a coat or sweater for additional warmth while outside. If salting is used in your neighborhood, make sure to use dog booties to prevent your pet from getting chemicals on the pads of his feet, which can lead to burns and even poisoning if he licks his feet.

Increase Your Pet’s Food Supply

Dogs have to work harder to stay warm when exercising outside in cold weather. Increasing your pet’s food supply during colder months will keep him and his fur in tip-top shape.

Beware of Seasonal Poisons

Coolant and antifreeze can spill in the garage or on the street and are lethal poisons for dogs and cats. A dog’s paws, legs and stomach should be wiped off when coming in out of the rain, sleet, snow or ice.

Give Your Pet a Warm Sleeping Spot

Providing a warm place to sleep, off of the floor and away from drafts, will keep dogs and cats feeling comfortable during the cold months.

Save a Life by Tapping On Your Hood

Outdoor cats will climb under the hoods of cars for warmth, so be safe and bang loudly on the car’s hood before starting the engine to give any sleeping cats a chance to vacate.

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The Foster Factor

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Foster care volunteer, Leslie Bryant, has a framed photo of each pet she has cared for.

The Foster Factor Leslie proudly shows off her “Wall of Foster Fame” holding Rocky, her 8-month-old so-called “foster failure.” Rocky is one of the 69 cats and kittens Leslie has opened her home up to in the last two years as a foster care volunteer. Rocky was transferred from a shelter that was inundated with kittens, and they called Seattle Humane for help. Thanks to our Life-Saver Rescue Program and our committed network of volunteer foster parents, we were able to take in Rocky and his littermates to give them time to grow in a loving foster home. Leslie now shares her home with her two cats, Rocky (adopted foster kitten) and Pixel, and her dog, Muffin – all Seattle Humane alums!

As a kitten, Rocky was infected by Feline Leukemia (FeLV) from his mother’s milk. FeLV is a virus that attacks the immune system and can cause tumors in cats. If an effective immune response develops during the first phase of infection, it’s possible for cats to rid themselves of the virus. This takes time, energy and resources, and at many shelters, this diagnosis would have been a death sentence for Rocky. What’s unique about Seattle Humane is we have the support of volunteers like Leslie who help make it possible for us to go above and beyond for every pet. These volunteer foster heroes literally expand the walls of our shelter by welcoming pets in need into their homes until they can be adopted.

Our veterinary team was able to treat Rocky while he received one-on-one care from Leslie, and he pulled through! Thrilled with his recovery, Leslie welcomed this charming fellow into her family for good. She admits that saying goodbye to foster kitties can be difficult, but knowing how much joy they’ll bring to a family makes it worth all the effort. Plus, the more healthy cats and kittens she returns to the shelter for adoption, the more she can bring home to help.

Seattle Humane’s Volunteer Foster Program allows the shelter to take in pets who wouldn’t have a chance anywhere else. Our volunteers give senior pets a much needed break from the shelter, provide behavior training, often round-the-clock care for underage kittens and puppies, and so much more. Last year alone, more than 5,000 animals benefited from a home environment provided by 531 dedicated foster care volunteers.

“Our foster program is a great asset to the shelter, the animals, and our adopters,” says Dog Foster Coordinator Jessica Minger. “With pets in foster care, we can get a better idea of how they’ll act in a home, and the shelter has more space to take in even more animals in need.”

Shelters throughout the nation have recognized the success of our Foster Care Program and have called on us to learn how they can improve their own foster network. Happy to offer any advice we can to save lives, we provide a step-by-step packet on how we have grown this invaluable network of volunteer foster heroes.

What do you need to be a foster hero? Just a bit of extra room and a lot of love. We provide all food, supplies and medical care. Visit seattlehumane.org/volunteer to sign up for the next volunteer orientation and learn more!

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Letters from

Dear Seattle Humane,

“We are just going to look, really quick,” my sister said to my son and me as we entered Seattle Humane for the fourth time in a month. I was looking for a companion dog for my son, but to no avail. All the dogs we met were too big, too rough, or didn’t connect with my son. Andrew is high-functioning autistic; he did so well with my sister’s two Dachshunds we thought it was time to have a dog of his own.

As we entered the shelter on that fateful day, we were unaware that you had just transferred in dogs from California. We entered the first kennel, and I will always remember the first time I saw her. She stood against the glass, not making a sound as she looked from my sister to me and then back again. I now understand the saying, “the dog chooses you.”

My sister and I looked at each other and without saying a word, we knew that she was the one. “So much for just looking,” my sister joked. Although she chose us, she still had one final test. Would she love Andrew? We waited in the get acquainted area as she was brought to us. She passed all our tests (petting her bum, taking her treats away, putting our fingers lightly on her paw). Then she walked up to my son, put her paws on his legs, and gave him the gentlest little kiss. She chose us. She had already been through so much, yet she chose us. I cannot thank you enough for the joy and happiness that you have brought into our home. Rescue dogs are not broken – they just need a fresh start.

Her name is Gabby now, and we will love her all the days of her life.

-Anna

Hello!

I want to share our success story with you and provide a picture of Benton. I adopted Benton after the death of two of my older female cats. The one boy cat I had at home, Buddy, was so lonely without them, and I felt I had to get him a companion. I went to my local pet store to see who they had when I noticed Seattle Humane’s MaxMobile set up outside. I was just looking, and wasn’t planning on coming home with a pet, but something drew me right to Benton. I asked if I could pet him, and I even got to hold him! The staff mentioned he was shy so I knew it was not going to be easy, but I figured that since my cat was around the same age they might bond.

The first few days the two boys just hissed at each other, and Benton pretty much hid under our bed. I put his blanket and food under the bed to ensure he ate. He stayed there, except at night, when we were asleep. He bonded with Buddy, and they became best friends only playing together at night. I spent my evenings sitting on the floor trying to get Benton to come out for some pets. Coaxing him with treats seemed to do the trick. Eventually he would let me reach under the bed to pet him, and then he would come out for a few seconds.

We are still working with him, but he has come a long way. He loves his wet food and is becoming a talker, letting us know it’s time for food. He is still very shy, but is also doing so well, and I want to encourage anyone who is considering adopting a shy pet, to just be patient. Just when you think they will never come out of hiding, and be the pet you hoped for, they start to trust you.

Thank you again for Benton. My husband and I enjoy watching him explore his new world as he learns to trust us more and more.

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Adopters Hello SHS,

I wanted to let you guys know about the cat we adopted during this year’s Catapalooza event.

Our family lost our last kitty due to some health issues associated with advanced age. After deciding we were ready for a new feline friend, we packed up our son and headed over to the event. We walked around and met lots of great cats before finally stopping at the room reserved for cats with FIV. We noticed a handsome cat, Simon, with huge eyes and a calm demeanor. He seemed very mellow as our son (he’s almost four) petted and combed him, and was unfazed by all of the people coming in and out of the room.

We continued looking at other cats, but we kept coming back to the little guy in the FIV room. As we learned more about him, it turned out he had been at the shelter for eight months. We also found out that he’d been declawed, a terrible process that no cat should endure. Knowing all of the hardships he’d been through was enough for us, and we decided to make him part of our family. As we walked back to the office to fill out the paperwork, everyone was excited to find out that Simon was finally going to a forever home.

I’m extremely happy to report that Simon (who we renamed Bubbles due to his resemblance to a character from one of our favorite shows, “The Trailer Park Boys”) made himself comfortable within a day or two of coming home with us. He gets along with our French bulldog incredibly well, playing and snuggling with her. Our son ADORES him, and gently pets his head every chance he gets.

Our Bubbles is extremely affectionate and warm, and loves cuddling with us on the couch and in bed. When he starts to purr (which happens a lot) it sounds like a Harley Davidson engine firing up. It’s a wonderful noise.

I hope the story of our happiness with Bubbles helps other families to decide on adopting a cat with FIV. There’s no doubt that stopping in to the FIV room at Catapalooza this year was one of the best decisions we could have made. We love our Bubs!

-Gavin

Hello Seattle Humane!

I am just writing to say thank you. My husband and I recently adopted our Nollie from your shelter in Bellevue. She was scared and timid, and even with her confidence issues, we could see this beautiful young dog who we wanted to build into a confident girl.

So here we are, two weeks into our adoption, and she is gaining confidence by the day! She has already enjoyed her first backpacking trip, meeting our friends and family’s dogs, going on multiple hikes, and wading in our neighborhood river site. She rarely pulls away like the nervous girl at the shelter – except that one time with the little fish hatchlings in a creek behind our cabin! She is becoming such a silly dog, and we are already working on her off-leash manners.

She is blossoming, and I cannot thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to receive the love she gives us!

-Ryan, Ashley, and Nollie!

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Happy Tails A ‘Happily Ever After’ for Whiskey the Rabbit At Seattle Humane, we don’t discriminate against any pet who comes to us in need – regardless of age, breed or medical condition. When a concerned citizen found Whiskey, a cold and badly injured stray rabbit in a park, he was immediately brought to the closest veterinary clinic.

The veterinary staff felt that Whiskey’s injuries were too severe to treat. His finder didn’t give up though, and instead, brought Whiskey to Seattle Humane to get the medical attention he desperately needed.

As expected, Whiskey needed immediate surgery. One of his rear legs was shattered, and it had to be amputated. Our veterinarian was unsure of his outcome as rabbits are very sensitive, and require special attention in recovery. Because Whiskey was in need of some tender loving care, we sought out our most bunny-savvy adoption advisor, Teri Persen, to foster him in her home and nurse him back to health. Luckily, Whiskey is a very determined rabbit who loves new scenery. Each day he grew stronger on just three legs, motivated by the potential to explore, and hopping outside of his cage within days!

When Whiskey recovered and was ready to be adopted, his finder called to check in on the status of this special rabbit. She was thrilled that we were able to help him, and simply decided it was meant to be. After learning more about bunny care, she adopted Whiskey and named him this because, as she says, “he’s just as strong as the real whiskey.”

Whiskey’s second chance is possible because of the generous support of our community and its support for Seattle Humane’s life-saving work. Thanks to you, he’s now spoiled in his own home, munching on fresh greens and loving life as a healthy, happy bunny.

Panda’s “Rags to Riches” Story Just three years ago, Panda was found roaming the Westfield Vancouver Mall with no identification, and suffering from severe allergies that left him in pain and nearly hairless. Thanks to our Life-Saver Rescue program, we transferred Panda to Seattle Humane to receive much-needed veterinary care.

When Panda healed, he was adopted by Debby, who claims it might be the other way around!

When she first met Panda, she found him to be unsure and reserved, but he definitely possessed a special spark. A spark that led him to victory in many dog shows, earning five titles, and even becoming a certified therapy dog! Panda is now described as a happy soul willing to take on any situation with enthusiasm. More recently, Panda was cast as Sandy in a local production of the Broadway musical Annie. He was a natural on stage – he clearly loved to perform – and did so in two different shows in front of a live audience.

During dress rehearsal, Panda not only took on his role of Sandy, but also as therapy dog. He kept leaving the stage to visit one woman in the audience. When rehearsal ended, Debby learned that this woman had recently lost someone special, and she was going through a difficult time. Panda sensed her pain and immediately formed a bond with her as well. He has touched many lives and Debby says he brings so much light to her life as her constant companion.

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Gifts of Love

In Memory Of James Adams

Alanna Leonard

Mariam Anderson Dena Klingler

Marilyn Anderson Karen Bell

Wayne Anderson Joan Kroeller

Robert Ballard Leslie Ballard

Emma Barber Nancy Ann Fors

John Beall Holly Day

C. Jean Beck Marsha Beck

John Beck

Marsha Beck

Victoria Beck Bryan Herczeg

Marianne Benveniste Bruce & Jo Ann Rifkin

Kathleen Boeckstiegel Kelly Straight

Patrick Boyle

Roberta & Scully Braum

Jeff Branch

Todd & Anna Ormsby

Ivan Budzinskiy

Nataliya Pidgorodetskaya

Lea Carr

Joan Davis David & Sharron Hartman Katherine Krueger Kelly Swedick

Sherry Carter Karen Falen

Joel Lynn Chase Carol Loyland

Jean Clayman Kipper Dail

Michael Cloos Kegan Cloos

Peg Corr

Rebecca Brown-Nienow

Sara Jane Cottrell Jane Cottrell Kathryn Coulbourn Marion Birkhead

Katherine Edwards Priscilla Englert Aileen & Jim Kelly John McLemore

Elli DeLong

Kathleen Colcord-Moen Mrs. Bertha E. Eriksson Kiku Hayashi Margaret Moore Seattle Art Museum

Jerry Denver

Dwayne Dufault Carolyn Taber Darla Wendel

James Eaton

Shannon Dorsey

Gary Engard

Jennifer Murck

Helen Fellin

Slater Marshall

Jane Ferguson

Hugh & Jane Ferguson Foundation

Richard Foreman Cristina Christiani

Michael Frankfurter

Michael & Marjorie Alhadeff

Lorraine Freeman Cecilia Contreras

Bill Gadberry Alice Gadberry

Darline Goodsell Angie Gregory

Frank Graham

Florence Graham

George Grashin Joey Willard

Connie Griffin

Gwenda Llewellyn

Annetta Grubisich

Paul & Mary Lou Jensen

Elisabeth Harris Neal Joffee

Audrey Hein

Nancy Jackson

Chuck Hitzroth Alberta Hitzroth

Audrey Hohncke Jan Campbell

Myron Huckle Roberta Flohr

Jonathan Hukari Karen Hukari

William Hukari Karen Hukari

Garry Wayne King Catherine Smith

Mary Kowats-Dodson

Justine Kray Krista Leesment Daniel & Romany McCabe Robin Myers & Lawrence Freet Erin Owen James Reggio Lauri Wilson Marina Wolk

Elizabeth Smith

Charles Lloyd Mason

Marvin Spreyne

John Voorhis

Stuart McIntosh

Sheila & Ian McIntosh

Roy Merical

ReneĂŠ Barney

Margaret Miller Gayle Krona

Brian Mullis

Barbara Mullis

Bessie Murray

Jane Murray Balogh

Matthew Nickell Judith Hitchcock

Montgomery Nickell Judith Hitchcock

Michael Nieder

Charlene Friedman

LeeAnn Owens

Juanita Gonzalez & Daniel Cress

Steve Parozanin Janice H. Hess

Russell Patterson Juanita Dodd Sonya Wilkins

Dorothy Paulson

John & Karen Amos

Betty Phelps

Kathy & Bob Mierow

Carol Pulley

Jeff Dodson

Diane Lancaster Victoria Rickerson

Patti Landon

Judy Radliff

Beatrice Langsted

Jean Rassbach

Bonnie Bennett Janet & John Fogle Donna Schmidt

Keith Lankester Judy Jones

Gary Radliff

Jennifer Macke

Kristine Doney

Carol Maliken

Margaret Johnson

Patrick Mallahan

Layle Saylor

Barbara Marinella

Sally Arnstein

Joanna Marsolek

Catherine Bennett Brian Carovillano Claire Code Lenna Jarrett Stephanie Koenig Jim Topich

Jacqueline Mallahan Gerald Marinella

Traci Blake Stephanie Boesch Colin Brace Kelly Cahalan Cristina Cartledge Jamie DeGuerre Lisa Eskenazy Shelley Hanson Strickfaden

Catherine Smith

Linda Spreyne Rob Stack

Pamela Kinkead

Kevin Stanton

Karla & Charlie Hill

Edward Stow Janice H. Hess

Grace Makoto Tam

John Tam & Tamami Okauchi

Donald Thorne Kristina Thorne

Heidi Ann Tieken

Lloyd & Lynne Tieken

Everett Timm

Nancy Faulkner

Marybell Provine Towler Jane Brem

Chuck Trimm Marilyn Trimm

Carlos Uchida-Ackley Marc & Beth Cordova

E. Joan Unwin

Boeing Family, Mobility Teammates & Friends

Patti Van Nostran Nancy Kerwin

Marilea Vela Gigi Atlas

Lance Vikse Sylvia Vikse

Angelique Monet Violette Amanda Melgaard

Dewaine Wall Susan Milke

Holly Day

Larry Mac

Ashley Maliken

Olga Wilcox Smith

Frances Reese William & Rosemary Hunt

Amy Ross

Donna Shannon

Dennis Waltner

Scott Reese

Mary Larson

Megan Smith

Pat Shuler Diana Simonsen Sue Stock

Leland Fay Leetch Betty Tourville

E Patapas

Dr. James Reid

Eileen Rossman Sara Sandberg

Margery Subic

Dick Walton Shirley Watson Lori Lapworth

Michael White

Michael & Roslyn Ellison

Michelle Wiseman Jill Wiseman

Celia Saylor Elle Schneider

Pet - In Memory Of

Shirley Schweet

Jennifer Akin

Daddy Shannon Donna Shannon

Rio Akin

Boomer Aleinikoff The Hall Family

Kimi Almassy

Marcia Almassy

Samoy, Seryozha, Raisa, Anastasia, Alexandra & Masha Anderson Mary Anderson

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Gifts of Love

Carl & Carolyn Glosenger

Phoebe Gorder Shirley Frank

Arthur Granat Bodding

Yogi Anderson

Louie Calderon

Jake Dufek

TT Kitty Andrada

Megan Caldwell

Rosie Dunlap

Mickie Annable

Mowgli Caler

Large Marge Dunn

Weasel Asher

Molly Calvin

Chynna Durham

Muffy & Casper Baker

Rusty & Sam Camden

Molly Earley

Banyan

Mac Carlson

Gina Eccles

Zoe Bardin

Raina Carlson

Nikki Edwards

Dusty Barker

Alice Faye Carlson-Nielsen

Trudy Eikanger

Ross, Ali, Lyla & Galena Mickel Michael & Marlee Richard

Kady Elder

The Pandey Family

Thomas & Deanna Anderson Joyce Hammermaster Deborah Thompson Teresa Asher

Bill & Beverly Baker Mary Lignana Stephanie Bardin

Janine & Scott Barker

Pixie Barker

John & Joan Barker

Michael & Marlee Richard Sunset Pet Hospital Wendy Porter

Amanda Calvin Joe & Peggy Camden

Erik & Lenore Hanisch Tammy Hansen Anne DeLaire Salley Oberlin

Girl Carter

Cooper Baty

Janet Carter

Armin Bauman

Cathryn Cherry

Rocky Becker

Kipper Dail

Tennyson Beckwith

Christopher Coleman

Sheila & Ned Nelson Cyndi, Sadie & Rosie Page Beverly Strain

Nikko Cherry

Gamby Clayman Fritz & Hanz Coleman

Rebecca Dufek Carole Browning Barbara Dunn

Matthew Durham Susan Earley

Mary Ann Eccles James & Joanne Edwards Dorothy & John Eikanger Robert & Lori Gepford

Sally Elefson Lisa Elefson

Emma

Carole Browning

Yoda Erdos

Vicky Markussen

Gayla & Mike Field

Cali Grey

Richard & Judith Grey

Laska Griggs

RSA Sports International Inc.

Amanda & Emily Groger Robert Groger

Mimi & Louie Gruver Randy Gruver

Molly Hagedorn

Doug & Judy Goett Diane Hagedorn

Maggie Hall

Nikki Halvorson Lexi Harkness

Paul & Betsy Sunich

Simba Harnish Sheryl Harvitz

Cloudy Harshbarger Hilderbrand Marta Lea Harshbarger & Douglas Hilderbrand

Pele Ernst

Alora Haskins

Karma, Jessie & Josie Farnham

Tucker Hawes

David Haskins

Heather Nelson Kristina Wang

Tippie Conom

Hobbes Bellows

Paigow Corbett

Fritzi Benett

Buckley Fleming Alex, Amos, Bonsai, Carley, Peppy Alexis Fleming & Squirt Cotherman JouJou Fleming Jack & Karen Cotherman

Callie Hayashi

Peppa Cretin

Patricia Miller

Renata Benett

Lilly Benjamin Brent Benjamin

Iracema Conom

Katherine Corbett

Linda & John Mason Joy Farnham

Wendy Rockwell-Goff

Glenda & Timothy Kimsey Christina Hayashi

Chloe Heck

Valerie Curnow

Emily Bereczky

Cecile Carpenter & Zen

Miles Florer

Drake Heinle

Beatrice Dane

Cha Cha, Max & Skylar Bergeron

Tally Reynolds

Sativa Foisy

Jamie Heinz

Humphrey & Precious Daniels

Luna Lovegood Bernazzani

Richard Daniels

Hans Foulds

Yoda Heming

Pharaoh Dau

Spanky Blau

Julie & Guerino Desimone

Corky Fox

Nicholas Hewett

Angel Borgens Jake Borgida

Thomas Davis

Meg Boyle

Jessica Yellin

Abby Brewer

Jill Stinogel

Brockhoff Family Pet

Martin Dimitroff

Archie Brown

Julie Doces

Tuffy Brown

Andrea Boston

Anda Bereczky

Barbara Bergeron

Kristen Bernazzani

Mechell, Corrie, Kerri & Sanda Smith Joan Friedrich

Linda Colantino Michelle Antonelli Kelly Ledbetter Mabel Brockhoff Julie Muirhead

Stefanie Hargreaves

Jake, Oly, Lizzie, Max & Secret Brunson Twyla Brunson

Nestor Vidalon-Morales

Kathleen Cade Evelyn Heming

Gregory Hewett

Julie Waldhausen & Friends

Cassie Davis

Tommy & Lucy Freel

Dandy Dude Hildahl

Ginger Day

Spot & Spike Fuller Blue

Lucy & Sage Demeter

Farley Galbraith

Tabh Dimitroff

Suzy Gale

Annie Doces

Sunny Gardner

Muffy Doran

Jake Gazes

Doug & Lisa Holm Tamar Sylvan Mitts, Jay Mitts, Jackson, Willie & kitties

Dorothy & the Gilmore Family Dogs

Laika Geller

Baby Girl Holmes

Mabel George

Jack Hopkins

Sydney Dortch

Betty George

Doug & Jacob Gilbery

Hoosier Hurn-Beatty

Mr. Smee Glaze

Greta Jaffe

Marianne & Dennis Gilmore

Helen Burke

Russell Dow

Griffey Burlison

Ken & Alberta Weinberg

Nancy & Dallas Burlison

Jennifer Pastores

Barbara & Douglas Heinle

Peeps Davey

Riley Bryant Milissa Burke

Jan Florer

Raymond & Mae Fox Lucy M. Franett Janice Franett

Dennis, Leslie & Marisa Kuplan

Kelly Straight

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Max, Cookie & Pav Glosenger

Oliver Dow Roxie Droker

Allison Freel

Chuck & Norma Fuller

Kiki Higgins

Kirsten Higgins Virginia Hildahl

Kahlua Hildebrand Diana Hildebrand

Walter Hill

Sandra, Max, Roxy & Raven Roushman Tina Gregg Monica Schroer Katherine O’Malley Joseph Gazes Cathia Geller

Shannon Lemoine

Connie, Bill & Jack Manuel Linda & John Mason Brooke & Lonnie Morina Susan Murphy

Missy Holland Patte Holland

Kelly Holm

Caroline Holmes Debbie Darrah

Sarah Hollenbeck Lisa Rhee

Jazz

LaShonnu Bolognese

Gifts of Love

Carmine Jensen Judith Platt

Cody Jimenez

Adriane Jimenez Richard Jimenez & Marcia Houdek Jimenez

Rosey Lozon

Mouse Molsberry

Fox & Smudge Rogers

Rugby Lusher

Miles Moon

Velvet & Zaar Rosengreen

Gumbo MacDonald

Baxter Moore

Ruby

Vinny MacKenzie

Kitty Murphy

Palmer Rudolph

Jay-Ar Maher

Boots & Green Eyes Murray

Dan Ryan

Zoe Allen Alison Leathley

Cody Mahilim

OC Neary

Bentley Salvador

Warhol Kauffman

Davis Malchow

Sophie Nelson

Cindy Scheidegger

Bernie, Rosie, Snoopy & Zeke Manaro

Minnie Nichols

Mickey Scheurman

Barkley & Luna Fairchild

Sadie Schmitt

Keeley Olsen

Daniel Schuessler

Simba Olsen

Freddy Schuller

Porsche Ostmeier Sanchez

Longfellow Schuller

Otis Mason

Baby Palmborg

Eugene & Cindy Steffes

Bogie Scott

Sharon & Michael Vanderslice

Wazzu & Sparkie Mason

Tama Parrish Cindi Samsel

Polly Pup, Bisko & Kupples ShaneKumler

Harley Johnson Brian Mann

Sir Bentley Winston Johnson Jerri Mjelde

Zig Johnsrud

Michael & Linda Johnsrud

Chips Johnston Pat Shuler

Zoe Johnston

Dale Scott Kauffman

Jewel Kelly

Shayne Gustafson

Toby Khalife

Frank & Rhonda Khalife

Joy Kim

Florence Kim

Bailey Kirby

Carole Browning

Eli Klein

Sunset Pet Hospital

Sultan Kolathu Meria Kolathu

Happy Cha Kong Alice Kong

Buster Kotzerke

Marcia & Douglas Chapman

Soda Kumar

Tracey Borgardts

Miles Kurij Linda Kurij

Scruffy Kurle

Wynn & Bill Lozon Jane Preston

Bradley Mayer & Ed Reynolds Nancy MacKenzie

Gerald & Margaret Maher Joan Anderson

Christine & Thomas Malchow Judy Manaro

Peejay Markle Deborah Bailey

Shadow Martinez Denise Martinez

Otis Mason

Paul & Kristine Glaze Ann Rutledge, Brad Henley & McCullagh

Laura Crandall Linda Jaquish Gallia Painter Mackinnon Amy Ross Alyson Sharron

Sadie Mass

Nancy Sapiro

Sandy Mauterer

Mary Ann Kurle

Evelyn Foster

Nancy Kurpewski

Gayla & Mike Field

Molly, Muffin & Sarah Kurpewski Jackson McAllister Maddie Lacksheide

Christy & Jeff Fujiwara

Cody & Bailey McBride Heidi McBride

Ken Molsberry & Chris Vincent James Moon

Patrick Moore

Barbara Murphy Jerry & Carol Murray Sunset Pet Hospital Brandon & Meredith Baty Michael Bolasina

Veronica Fairchild Katherine Olsen

Anna Christina Junestam John Ostmeier & Chris Sanchez

Warren & Asuncion Rogers Beverly Rosengreen Valerie Evans Timothy & Marya Groseclose Kathi Jo Stringer The Salvador Family Jack Scheidegger

Mary E. & Lynn Scheurman Zenda Boss-Hall Rosalind Schuessler Stella Schuller

M. Schuller & D. Sipila Theresa & David Scott

Casper & Jeff Peach

Sean Shane-Kumler

Axel Pera

Jane Preston

Ginger Peterson

Barbara Shaw

Pepper Picarello

Shelley Nixon Shepherd

Lucy Pittman

Shirley Storch Sherman

Benny Pollack

Mary Clark

Sarah Peach Susan Pera

Kristen Olson Jim Picarello

Bonnie Pittman

Charlie Shaw Manchester & PJ Shaw Entropy Shepherd Tina Sherman Gracie Shook

Aya Mizoroki Shelly Shapiro

Taffy Simmons

Baily Ranney

Carter Smith

Lucy Raynor

Freddy Smith Mirage, Tumblelena, Tanya, LC & Almost Smith

Sugar & Snookums Lake

Sylvie McColl

Heidi Larson

Greta McCray

Koko Larson

Lucky-Darwin & Che McGrath

Bailey Laughlin

Tabv McKennon

Shadow, Autumn, JoJo, Sweetie Pie & Pepper Renne

Codi Leenstra

Butterscotch McLaren

Vesper Reston

Spencer Smith

Moon Leo

Snow Leopard McLean

Prince Riley

Isako Sordetto

Brodie Leon

Candy, Echo, Ginger, Lochie, Suzy Sela Ritzhaupt & Toby McQuarrie Teresa Ritzhaupt Charles Anderson & Susan McQuarrie Shakes Roberts Max Meinecke Christopher Roberts

Marsha Lake

Beverly Strain

Glenda & Bill Larson Joan Laughlin

Carol Leenstra Michael Leo Debora Leon

Caesar Lester Gloria Lester

Monk Lievense Tracie Lievense

Rufus Lira Chris Lira

Olivine Lise

Ellen & Jim Reichman

Clark Lorch Jean Lorch

Suzanne McColl Mallory McCray Fergus McGrath

Jennifer Kay & Rick Manson Michael & Jen McLaren Sammy McLean

Mark & Cynthia Meinecke

Garth Michael Leigh Michael

Madeleine Miller Sidney Miller

Miss Lisa

Cori & Micah Barfield

Peter & Cindy Mowery Nancy Ann Fors Dede Renne

Christian Reynolds Earl Riley

Suzanne Simmons E Patapas

Melody Smith

Jim & Ruth Smith

Nancy Wittendorfer Gayle & John Sordetto

Simba Sorenson Brad McRae

Satchel Spitzer

Katherine Felton & Redford

Sydney & Gracie Robertson

Squeax Steele

Emerald Rodgers

Dexter Stoutberg

Mitty Rodick

Elsa K. Strain

Molly Roehl

Anya Strand

Avery Robertson Henry Rodgers

Sunset Pet Hospital Jan Roehl

John Steele

Eric Krieger & Jennifer Werdell Beverly Strain

Irina & Steve Strand

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Gifts of Love Charlie Stump Mark Rife

Anny Suehiro

Joshua & Carol Suehiro

Daisy Winnick

Jerry, Becky, David, Kaleigh & Chewie Hall

Misty Woito

Max & Duffy Sullivan

Linda Korten

Willow Soo-Yen Sun

Sylvia Wood

Cocoa Suter

Patches Swain

Jan Yamaguchi Baby Zachar Gary Zachar

Patricia Sullivan Sandra Loper

Mateo, Lucia & Sara Suter Vivian Swain

Chewy Swanson

Susan, Lowell & Andrew Swanson

Poser Tallmadge Catalina David

Mohawk Tan Loong Soo

Simon Tegeler

David & Jackie Feldman

Otis Terry

Stephen & Audrey Terry

Prince Tetrault Mark Sarles

Milo Tidwell

Aspen Wood

Sandra Tokareff

Shinobi Gillikin Susan Gillikin

Cathy Mettler

West Side Italian Civic Club, Inc.

Adam Pearson

Paul Van Bodegom

Will Reebs Alisa Reebs

Tucker Gilmer

Kira & Brian Gilmer

Duke Gorder

Jeanne Gorder

Mickey Harmon Tara Harmon

Guido Wynn Nancy Gilbert

Poppy Yamaguchi

Christel Stierle

01441 Zagwolski Eugene Zagwolski

Bailey Zambrano Cindy Norred

Barney Zaratian Marcie Rouman

Stunner Zatarain Helen Zatarain

Gracie Zorzi

James & Alberta Koehler

The Fraser & Englis Families Scott Fraser & Paul Englis

Lori Estes-Thieme Tiana Spencer

Kathy Trani

Suanne Nagata

Ben Wakefield

Anna-Marie Scollay

Mary Walters & Daniel Griffin

Sally Covington & Thomas Townley

Eileen Glaseser Wesley & Mark Wesley Anne Wheaton Eric Neustadter

Faithfull Friend Zyskowski Pat Eskola

Sidantha Wijenaike Phillip Bogle

David Wolf

In Honor Of

Aya Mizoroki

Shiao-Yen Wu

Chang-Chi Hwang

Roselle Hay

The Heidner Family Pets Dennis & Amy Heidner

Sophie Hernandez Blanca Hernandez

ZoĂŤ Herscher

Mike & Cheryl Herscher

Belle Hill Dave Hill

Wanjai Hughes Mark Hughes

Ebby Jarvis

Judith & Robert Jarvis

Luna Johnson

Benjamin Johnson

Daisy Johnston Alison Leathley

Pookie Kaz

Kristina Trenka

Chewy Klein

Tinkerbell Torkko

Denise & Jim Beard

Shelby Turner

Presley Boettcher

Monique Bloedel Michael & Sara Friedman

Myszoslawa Kochel

Kimberly Lester

Blake Manning

Benjamin, Galen, Peaches, Smudge & Tigger Vallin

Roger Davis

A & M Insurance

Dr. Cory Ebbin

Daisy Lamont

Chipper & Tuffy Van Woert

Alycia Prekaski

Saphire Vandermay

Judith Sorensen

Monroe & Pookie Vann

Madeline Callahan Monica Buhlmann

Terri Eagen-Torkko

Julie Vallin

Konrad Rillos

Donna Frey DeCou

Sadie Younker

The Macnamara Family Ryan & Sue Macnamara

Jennie Klein

Anetta Kochel

Mary-Louise Rhodes

Lance

Carly Ruggles

Kathleen Dunne

Pet - In Honor Of

Edgar Lillie

Jim Elliott

Buddy & Molly Austenson

Isabella Lotz

Robert & Pauline Vann

Margarete & Otto Faerber

Sassy Barker

Leah Genevieve Mass

Roxy, Rube, Nellie & Mog Viehmann

Franzi

Lulu & Dori Barnard

Harriet Maus

Gillen

Moxy & Nady Barrows

Max McBelman

Twinkie Wang

The Glueck-Braile Family

Trouble Brooke

Harold McKee

Sherman Tank Watanabe

Dr. Elizabeth Gold

Oreo & Toby Burns

Tilly McKim

Buddy Waters

Adrianna Hyke

Buddy Champagne

Foxtrot & Golda Middaugh

Zoey Aliza Karp

Ophelia Clark

Samantha Miller

L.B. Weflen

Florence Kim

Maya Cofsky

Lucy Nelson

Sofie West

Dana Lewis

Bella Cooper

Sugarplum Nelson

Pua White

Erika Litsjo

Samuel Dow

Cooper Neuman

Marilyn Long

Katie Dufek

Nyx, Penelope & Scoot

Irv Matson

Chloe Fleming

Duffy Pup Osborne

Carolyn Carlson

Lisa & John Vandermay

Philippa Viehmann

Hadassah Wahlen

Anna & Daniel Sebree Eileen Wang & Jeffrey Stoner Mary Jo Watanabe

Janine Johnson & Nancy Hovis

Julia Webb

Maria Cumming Patricia & Rodney Weflen Katherina West & John Kokes Catherine Connelly

Luna Wilkinson-McGowan Christina Brandt-Young

Buddy Williamson Barbara Tepper

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Deborah Fry

Loki Harrington Julian, Jefferey, Mary Ann & Todd Sarah Harrington Stenberg Piper Hay Joyce Lauritsen

Jacqueline Tidwell

Houdini Tokareff

Annie Fry

Ryan McClure Jack & Nancy Goldberg Colleen Temple

Susie & Rey Tejada Kristin Cebull

Laine Kaplowitz

Veronica Ivaniukovich Nathan Lewis Stacy & Kurt Litsjo Kristin Brown

Terrance & Elizabeth O’Neil

Deborah Austenson Donna Barker Kristin White

Lamar & Anita Barrows Lee & Claudia Brooke Donna Burns

Robert Champagne Kelly Clark

Amanda Cofsky Gigi Atlas

Russell Dow

Rebecca Dufek Alexis Fleming

Virginia Lillie Anna Lotz

Caroline R. Mass Jessica Maus

Elizabeth Hester Liz McKee

Kathryn Giantis Laura Middaugh & Adam Kline Jerry Miller

Molly Nelson Gayle Nelson

David Wilborn

Tamar Solomon

Shannon Osborne

Gifts of Love

Scrappy Osteen

Jeff Egbert, Christene, Sassie & Scrappy

Mia Ostmeier Sanchez

John Ostmeier & Chris Sanchez

Willow Oswald Gretchen Oswald

Pajor Family Pets Johnjoseph Pajor

Taffy Parker Bill Parker

Gordo Pipkin

Anne & Lee Pipkin

Cashew Qually

Carol & Lloyd Qually

Arnold, Harley, Jasmine, Lily, Ringo, Rose & Ted Rasmussen Jim & Sylvia Rasmussen

Charley Rhode LeRoy Rhode

Cozmo Rosechild Iris Rosechild

Tarzan Sandstrom-Johnson Sandra Kwan

Bob Savage John Savage

Lorenzo Saxton Laura Saxton

Sedgewick Shea Stephanie Shea

Red Sheirbon John Sheirbon

Elli Shelton

Emma Shelton

Simba & Fern Shenoy Ananth Shenoy

Tahoe Shoroff Pallavi Shoroff

Yogi Sigler

Jacquelyn Sigler

Toddy Skeen

Jack & Pamela Skeen

Ollie Smith

Ann & Larry Smith

Jaxon & Stella Stewart Emily A. Stewart

Jackson Stoutberg

Kay Burke Eric Krieger & Jennifer Werdell Heidi Powell

Robert Cremin & Jane Hesch

Zoe Parr & Dalip Tyagi

Abby Droker

David Rekow & Michael Standlee

Kim & Adam Baruffi Kevin Kroll K.L. Patton

Lynn Frosch & Randy Erber

Michael & Sarah Soung

Bella Cancelosi

Deb Greenberg & Karen Stout

Kay Burke Rachel Elizalde-Powell & Doug Powell Rosario Freeman Eric Krieger & Jennifer Werdell Catherine Otto Douglas Paauw Scott Takenaga, Bridgett & Olivia

Brent Watanabe & Sophia Pereyra-Johnston

In Honor of Birthday Ava

Tammy Heydon

Sia Baruffi

Tina Friskopp Bruce & Randi Gustas Marylou Lewis Jodi Novotny Marisol Visser

Claire Carpita

Deborah Feldman Malia Karlinsky

Harper & Henry Ferguson Ruellene Morganti

Jennifer Fitzgerald Sandra Pollock

Michael Harris Judtih Lybecker

Laurie Kriesel-Roth Toni Thunstrom

Willow Montgomery Anna Farr

Cindy Norred

Sandra Kwan

Marja Oxenford & Derek Moore Beth Brennan

in the news Did you know our adoptable pets are featured on T.V. and radio every week? Tune in weekly to learn more about featured pets, adoption promotions, and shelter news!

Joan Baker

Maria Ritzen

Alex & Jean Ritzen

Matthew Rubenstein Many Friends & Family

Jim Schuler

The Halsey Family

Natsumi Shibuya

Many Friends & Family

Nathan Shilley

Sue & Paul Mystkowski

LaVonne Wright-Barnes

Ann Hirata

Robert Lewis Brian Johnson

Virginia Maydew

Leo Van Woert Lemon Watchman

In Honor of Marriage

Zoe Watson

Chris & Tanya Amert

Smokey & Cleo Zacharias

Dan Butler & Dave Huber

Diane Rapp

Mary Zacharias

Diane & Devin McQuiston

Christmas Gift

Jennifer & Richard Bennett John & Lorraine Felleisen Julie Seaman & Jim Keuhlthau

Kristin Gibson

Karina Collins & Mark Baker

Margaret & John Gibson

Guy Johnson & Claire Sandstrom

Charlotte Petersen

Tyker & Figaro Thompson

Pamela Watson

Charles Nathanson Tamar Solomon Laura Staniulis

Marcel Boudy

Jennifer Whitworth

Robert & Rachel Watchman

Amy & Weston Hutchins

Corey McPeek

Aspen Swisstack

Carolyn Carlson

Dana Armstrong

Jon Steiner

Rick West

Heather Thompson

Ken & Alberta Weinberg

Kay Lester

Timi Sulmonetti Zinn Andrea Swisstack

Peter Marshall

James Ball

Ross & Lorna Heath

Sophia Weisbarth

Janet & Joseph Sulmonetti Zinn

Ken & Alberta Weinberg

Many Friends & Family

Anne Heath

Oliver Sullivan

Jonathan Sullivan

Carole Ann & Larry Milton

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