Board of Directors Jon Kroening, President Nancy Dimberio, Vice President Gwen Snyder, Treasurer Prudy Shay, Secretary Kimberly L.S. Novotney Vicki Cole Michele Register Marsha Biggs Kristin Rubenzer Executive Director Josh Dalton Kennel Manager Jamie Wagner Volunteer & Events Coordinator Lisa Drenckhahn Animal Caregivers/ Adoption Counselors Beth Bilderback Ashley Zeitz Jim Neverdahl Robyn Larson Becca Wallin Dani Peterson Kassie Nikolic Kat Jones Tianna Cebulla Madison Maier Danielle Nelson The Dunn County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Wisconsin Tax Exempt Status granted 12/23/1994 WI Dog Seller & Dog Facility Operator License #267328

Dunn County Humane Society

Pa w Pr ints Jan-Mar 2020

Mission Statement

The Dunn County Humane Society (DCHS) is dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals in our community and finding permanent and loving adoptive homes for the animals in our care. DCHS promotes the humane treatment of animals and operates as a no-kill facility, a philosophy that has been

with the organization from the beginning. We do not forfeit the life of one animal to make space for another. All incoming animals are evaluated, medically treated and rehabilitated when possible. DCHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the good will and generosity of individuals and corporations.

Memberships & Renewals (10/1/19 - 12/31/19)

73 Membership Renewals &

15 New Members

Welcome to our new members:

Merlyn Aude, Dakota Carlson, Denice Divietri, Lori Klein, Mike Ross, Andrew Wahl, Marissa Hart,

Royal Jr & Tabitha Bowlin, Jill & Alex Rockwell, Emily Franks, Emily Thompson, Constance Balow,

Debra Verdon, Ann Larson, Linda Hamilton

If you received this newsletter, but are not currently a member, please use the membership form on page 3 to join the DCHS team.

Please pass the word on to family and friends and encourage them to become members as well.

Members please note: you will be sent a membership renewal notice in the mail to notify you when your membership is due.

Thank you “Guardian Angel” Members:

Joe Woodford & Torri Clark

“Top Dog/Cat” Members:

Michele Eberle

Carol Lansing

Ann & Douglas Larson

There are countless stories

about dogs and cats that

come to us and

immediately capture our

hearts. Gabriel is one such

story of many this year. His

story was highlighted by

the news media not only in

the Chippewa Valley, but it

was also nationally carried

by many print and online

media outlets. His condition

was shocking, but it was

apparent from the moment he came to us that he had a sweet disposition

and strong will to live. Only weighing an unbelievable 23.5 lbs when he

came in on November 1st, we estimated he should weigh 60 lbs were he healthy. Fast forward to

December 15th (a few days before he went into foster care) and he weighed 58.6 lbs.! In his time with us,

he continued to secure an unforgettable place in our hearts and the hearts of all those that followed his

story. We posted countless pics and videos showcasing his amazing spirit and love for us all. We are

pleased to now share that his journey continues in a loving home he should

have always had. The Chan family fostered him starting December 18th and

on January 7th, they officially became foster failures! Gabriel’s new parents

Henry and Amanda Chan created a Facebook page to continue sharing the

story of his journey and if you

don’t follow it, we encourage you

to as it shows just how special

Gabriel is. We want to thank

everyone that offered

encouragement, support,

donations, and love for Gabriel in

his time with us. We had

donations, letters, and cards from

all over the country.

Thank you for being a member and giving your continued support. We can’t do this without you!

Gabriel’s Journey

DCHS Board Meetings are held

at 6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each

month at the Menomonie Senior Center.

Join or renew today!

Dunn County Humane Society

Membership/Donation Form

302 Brickyard Road, Menomonie, WI 54751

Membership Levels

□ $15 Senior (62+)

□ $25 Senior Couple (62+)

□ $30 Individual

□ $50 Family

□ $75 Animal Lover

□ $100 Sustainer

□ $100 Business (non-voting)

□ $250 Pick of the Litter

□ $500 Top Dog/Cat

□ $1000 Guardian Angel

Additional Donations

$____________Spay/Neuter Fund

$____________Lizzie Fund (for injured pets)

$____________General Operating Fund

$____________Building Maintenance/Repair Fund

$____________Safe Harbor Fund (at-risk pets)

$____________Pet Dental Fund

$____________In honor of _________________

$____________In memory of _______________

Total amount enclosed: $______________ Your membership card and shareable coupons will be mailed to you at the address provided.

Thank you for being a member!!

Name _________________________________

Address _______________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________

Phone ________________________________

E-mail ________________________________

Are you a new or renewing member? _______

Would you like a receipt? _______

Membership Program

Several months ago, we formed a committee to take a critical look at our membership program. Our organization has been membership-based since its charter in the mid-90s and members like you are why we are a ‘society’ and not just an animal shelter. Being a member helps show your continued support for what we are doing for homeless animals in our community. Members have voting rights and the ability to be elected to our board of directors, but also give us a collective, unified voice in our cause.

The ultimate goal of our committee is to retain current members and gain new members. Our committee worked hard to determine we needed some more benefits to do just that. As we start this new year, we are launching a new membership benefit program. This program

will take some time to be fully realized, but starts with several changes that we hope you will enjoy.

First, we are making our dog washes and nail trim services exclusive to members. We are also going away from the punch cards for these services in favor of 3 shareable coupons that you receive when you renew. You will receive a shareable engraved pet tag coupon as well. Any of these can be used by you or given to friends and family in the hopes they will see what we do and consider joining.

Other new items include a personalized membership card that will give you benefits at events we hold. We are also working with local businesses to provide some benefits for member cardholders as well. More on this as it develops. Finally, we are offering half-price microchips* and $5 engraved pet tags to members throughout the year, as well as 10% off any Pet Stop merchandise at the shelter.

We hope you will enjoy these benefits and bear with us as we roll-out these new initiatives. Our plan is to provide these new materials as members renew, but can provide them earlier if you request it. Just email me at director@dunncountyhumanesociety.org or give me a call at 715-232-9790. And as always, thanks for being a member!

*these are microchips done at the shelter – half price is $15 plus tax.

The Director’s Desk

By Josh Dalton & Blaze

Cash & Other Donat ions (10/1 - 12/15/19)

Amazon Smile Robert & Candace Anderson (Year-end Appeal) Anonymous (multiple) Faye Apel Pete & Pat Avery (Year-end Appeal) John Backhaus (Year-end Appeal) Larry & Carolyn Barnhart Diane Bassett (Bldg Maint/Rpr Fund) Diane Bassett (Lizzie Fund) Bonnie Baszuro Cindy & Steve Bates (Year-end Appeal) Dianne Bauer (Year-end Appeal) Tricia Bauer Della Bendtsen Benevity Causes Ellen Berscheid (Year-end Appeal) Martha Brandly Cindy Britton Shirley Browning (Year-end Appeal) Karen Bruckmoser Kara Buchner & Kim Vandenakker Jim & Nancy Burritt K. M. Carothers (Year-end Appeal) Scott Carstens Patricia Cartmill Sandra Clafin-Chalton (Spay/Neuter Fund) Steve & Vicki Cole Tommy Dahlby Martha Daines (Year-end Appeal) Sally Didier Nancy Dimberio (Year-end Appeal) Alice Droske (Year-end Appeal) Glen Edberg Judy Evenson (Year-end Appeal) Sandy Fitch (Year-end Appeal) Myrna Fox (Lizzie Fund) Mark Gargulak Kim & Dan Gerth (Year-end Appeal) Jesse Gilgenbach Barb Gort Sheryl Grant Sandy Haesly Happy Tales Pet Boarding Jenevieve Hartung Steven Haynes Lee & Linda Helberg Michele Hendrickson Barb Herman (Year-end Appeal) Kathy & Doug Hinzman (Year-end Appeal) Steven & Jeanne Hogseth Christara Hormann (Year-end Appeal) Georgette & Peter Hovind Renee Howarton A.J. & Edward Howells (Year-end Appeal) Darren & Kelly Hoyland Brent & Sharon Husby Shelly Jacobson Jan Jenswold Deborah Johnson (Year-end Appeal) Rodney Johnson (Year-end Appeal)

M & S Joles (Year-end Appeal) Steve & Diane Josephson Carol Kaszubowski (Year-end Appeal)

Special Note: Thank you

everyone who has given so

generously! We do our absolute best

to share the names of all those who do

so, but it is increasingly

complex to do so given the

numerous different donation sources.

If we missed you or someone you know, please

understand that it is completely

unintentional. If you wish to

confirm receipt of a donation, please

contact us.

Giving Tuesday (Facebook) Paula Bonnin Corinne Breidung Stacia Burkart-Brain Mary Campbell Brad Chovan Jessica Dahlquist Marcia Dalton Carol Diser-Ropella Kim Dunbar Bridget Ellis Jo Hayes Jane Heutmaker Kelly Hoyland Connie Kersting Ingrid Kilde Craig Koser Robyn Lea Richard Martin Jill Menk Kati Miller Susan Miller Michelle Nordeen Deb Peterson Katie Prigge Kristin Rubenzer Lori Sabby-Lemke Lisa Seim Elizabeth Serratore Tricia Thompson Amy Toennes

Kurt & Stephanie Kazmarek (Year-end Appeal) Judy Kistner (Year-end Appeal) Mildred & Roland Kistner Doug & Lynda Kozak (Year-end Appeal) Tom Kuester (Year-end Appeal) Arthur Lauer (Year-end Appeal) Mary Jo Lechner Greg & Colleen Lentz (Year-end Appeal) Kay & Donald Lentz (Year-end Appeal) Joan Ludtke Vicki Mannes (Lizzie Fund) Barry & Pat Marlett (Year-end Appeal) Ronald Martin Dennis & Marge McCabe (Year-end Appeal) Dan & Nancy McClain (Year-end Appeal) Ashley McKay Susan & Phillip Medure (Year-end Appeal) Sandra Meier Menomonie Lions Club Randy & Lisa Mickelson (Year-end Appeal) National Mutual Benefit Branch 927 Macie Neitzel Robert & Janet Nelson Linda Neuville (Spay/Neuter Fund) Sandra & Bill Neverdahl (Year-end Appeal) Derek Norrish Ellen & Fred Ochs (Bldg Maint/Rpr Fund) Fearghas O'Cochlain & Maria Stracke (Year-end Appeal) Erik Olausen Mary Louise Olson Mary Louise Olson (Year-end Appeal) Ella Parisi Caryn & Nicholas Passell Donald & Diane Peavey John & Florence Perri (Year-end Appeal) Curtis Peterson Kevin & Christine Peterson Chad & Jodi Preston Donna J Price Michele & John Register (Year-end Appeal) Chelsea Rogers Theresa Ross Judy Schindler (Bldg Maint/Rpr Fund) Judy Schindler Nadine Schlough (Year-end Appeal) Thomas & Barb Schmelzle (Year-end Appeal) Dan & Mary Schneider (Year-end Appeal) Chris & Sarah Schrantz (Year-end Appeal) Lois Schultz Margea Schultz Leland Schwebs (Year-end Appeal) Joseph & Mary Sekelsky (Bldg Maint/Rpr Fund) Joseph & Mary Sekelsky (Lizzie Fund) Joseph & Mary Sekelsky (Spay/Neuter Fund) Joseph & Mary Sekelsky Helmuth Serjogins (Year-end Appeal) Melanie Sikveland Ken & Jean Simpson (Year-end Appeal) Aaron Smith

David & Amy Sonnabend Aneta Spielman (Bldg Maint/Rpr Fund) Aneta Spielman (Lizzie Fund) Aneta Spielman (Spay/Neuter Fund) Aneta Spielman Tina Stabenow Tony & Connie Szak Tabby's Catfe Talen Charitable Trust Anna Tempus Connie Thompson (Year-end Appeal) Tricia & Pete Thompson Amy Thurston (Year-end Appeal) Roxie Till (Year-end Appeal) Cary Tonne Vicki & Jack Tritt (Spay/Neuter Fund) Gretta Van Bree Ken Vanderwerker & Christine Oest Terry & Sherri Vodinelich (Year-end Appeal) Shannon Wahl (Lizzie Fund) Shannon Wahl Martha Wallen Martha Wallen (Year-end Appeal) Jennifer & Jim Wander (Year-end Appeal) Meridith Wentz Rosalie & Dick Werner (Year-end Appeal) WESTconsin Credit Union Andrea Wieland (Year-end Appeal) Donna Wintrone (Year-end Appeal) Joe Woodford & Torri Clark K.C. Woudstra (Year-end Appeal) DJ Wright (Year-end Appeal) Frank Wrogg Susan Ystenes Margie Zeitz (via Walmart's VAP Program)

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Hand-painted memorial wall plaques like this one are available! Customized to your pet(s). Stop in or

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through play, hands-on activities, and

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Thank you to all who came out to support our comedy show. The event raised

$9,700!! Thanks to our comedians Tim Harmston & Mary

Mack. Also thanks to Jo, Jamie, Tim & Jim for organizing the

event. And a special thanks to Stout Ale

House for hosting!

May 9 @ Johnson Motors (service bay)

More details coming soon!

Special thanks to…

Judy Schindler and Theresa Suydam for the tasty food and treats at our staff meetings!

Travis Stokes for plowing our parking lot!

Jane & Faith at Sunshine Learning Center & Kristin for putting together the ornament fundraiser this year!

We were one of ten local non-profits selected to receive $5,000 from the 2019 Markquart Gives Back Campaign. Thank you Markquart Motors for giving and thank you to everyone that voted for us!

Martha Daines In Honor of Abu Pye Cole Johnston In Honor of Chloe Olson's Birthday Julie Zack In Honor of Chloe Olson's Birthday Glen Edberg In Honor of Christine Oest Daniel & Beverly Buss In Honor of Dakota & Precious Linda & Douglas Burrows In Honor of Heather Burrows' Birthday Martha Wallen In Honor of Judy Darwin Joel Ott & Tracy Jones In Honor of Judy Schindler Mary Hoffman In Honor of Kassie Nikolic's Birthday Barbara Magister In Honor of Kassie Nikolic's Birthday Lisa Manesis In Honor of Kassie Nikolic's Birthday Breanna Meow In Honor of Kassie Nikolic's Birthday Allen Wojcik In Honor of Mittens & Ozzie Anonymous In Honor of Our Family's Christmas Don Kuether In Honor of Pat Kuether Earlynn Simonson In Honor of Sarah & Jordan Hill & Gizmo Sandra Thorson In Honor of Shari Stoll (for Gabriel) Sandra Thorson In Honor of Susie Foiles (for Gabriel) Capital Credit Union In Honor of Wendy Mohr Sue Bauer & Brian Johnson In Memor of Jerome Bromenschenkel Delores Williams In Memory of All Abused Animals Dana Schoch In Memory of Axl Dana Schoch In Memory of Axl Linda & Alan Tetzloff In Memory of Barb Schmelzle & Toby Anonymous In Memory of Bella Anonymous In Memory of Buddy Craig & Lynne Koser In Memory of Carl Snow John & Linda Lenz In Memory of Carl Snow Ann Rhead In Memory of Carl Snow Joan Polasky In Memory of Cleo Mary Jo Claseman In Memory of Coach Jamie Ackerlund Larry Knudson In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Jane Barnett In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Ruth Brandt In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Larry & Wanda Edwards In Memory of Darrell Hoyland David Roberts In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Dennis & Terry Swartz In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Michelle Waughtal In Memory of Darrell Hoyland Daniel Leland In Memory of Don Thompson Anonymous In Memory of Dudley Anonymous In Memory of Elsa Lucille Gorell In Memory of Goobie & Lacey B. Anonymous In Memory of Kaci John & Debbie Van Hove In Memory of Karley & Keasha Anonymous In Memory of Lena Anonymous In Memory of Lily Landon Seeger In Honor Macie Neitzel's Birthday Anonymous In Memory of Maggie Ruth Van Blaricom In Memory of Mare Van Blaricom Brian & Carla Hofland In Memory of Marie Van Blaricom Anonymous In Memory of Max A Million Barbara Dodge In Honor of Michele Hendrickson's Birthday Kevin Knaus In Honor of Michele Hendrickson's Birthday Kyle Olson In Honor of Michele Hendrickson's Birthday Susan Plecko In Honor of Michele Hendrickson's Birthday Anonymous In Memory of Mittens Anonymous In Memory of Mom Anonymous In Memory of Nick Faye Swenson In Memory of Oscar (Lizzie Fund) Anonymous In Memory of Princess Laura & Christopher Bagan In Memory of Robert Hintz Carla Spedevick In Memory of Roberta Thatcher Jane Thatcher In Memory of Roberta Thatcher Mary Louise Olson In Memory of Ruggles Jennifer & Jim Wander In Memory of Rupert Judy Kernan In Memory of Rusty Becky Iverson In Memory of Ryanna Blumenauer Myrna Fox In Memory of Scruffy Anonymous In Memory of Tator Tot Anonymous In Memory of TJ Darla Sorensen In Memory of Victoria Sorensen

Paulette Adair Kirstin Anderson Alana Andrews Schutts Linda Ann Anonymous (multiple) Lisa Arcellano Loni Ashbaugh Hilmanowski Julie Banks Mary Beaver Nancy Beck Lori Behnke Taylor Michelle Bennett-Smith Sharon Besterfeldt Lisa Bevington Bev Biggart Blombie Photography Emily Bowe Amy Britten Tamara Britton Karen Cadotte Mary Campbell Deb Chilson Laurie Christopherson Stewart Jennifer Clark Andrew Clay Kamsey Cleveland Sherry Crane Steven & Deborah Cray Darla Crogg Brenda Crowe Tom Curran Elizabeth Curtis Solveig Daffinrud Kendra Dahl Marcia Dalton Chris Daly Tena Danovsky Bonnie Decker Leslie Doane Soya Dote Kim Dunbar Jo Dunbar Ron & Monica Duncan Kimberly Durland Michele Eberle Rich Eggleston Stacy Eggleston-Husby Bridget Ellis Debi Erickson-Waldusky Jessica Ferrer Nita Fitzgerald Polly Flint Carrie Flint Pichler Sharon Formoe Jessica Frank Emily Franks Ralph Fredlund Yvonne Fredrickson Sherry Frost Teresa Gadach Kim Gerth Jamie Gibson Gary Glancy Dani Goodremote Cindy Goodwin Dano Goss Jackie & Steve Greene Dennis & Jane Griffiths Judy Gundersen Sandy Haesly Janet Hamater Judy Hanson Mindy Hart Dawn Heckenkamp-Macias Dave Hendrickson

Memoria l s & Honorar iums (10/1 - 12/15/19)

Kim Henke Audra Higbie Hines Family Joey Honl Krista Howard Kelly Hoyland Rodney Humble Lynn Jacobson Sally Jahnke Pamela Jarvis Jerilyn Jean Karla Jean Jan Jenswold M & S Joles Shirley Jones Katie Kane Volkl Gabrial Karnau Kenneth & Janis Kartman Melissa Katuin Barbara Kingston Schmidt Melanie Kinne Philip Klitzke Aaron Knutson Connie Knutson Sarah Korpela-Kolek Mary Koskan Kathy Kozlak Michael Kramer Jody & Jason Kromrey Kelly La Buda Hinrichs Britt Lai Kelly Landry Gail Larson Tammy Leach Mary Jo Lechner Cecile Lindell Adriana Taboada Dianna Lorenz Dianna Lorenz Jessalyn Love Kayla Ludwig Sandy Mahder Lucy Mallery Tara Marie Barry & Pat Marlett Judy K. Mayer Renee Mcdonald Kathy Mcnally Jamie Mcroberts Gordon & Kay Meier Dawn Menard Jennifer Mertz Tim & Carolyn Mertz Cindy Metzger Sarah Michelle Jade Miller Marisa Miller Sandie Mitchell Murphy Ken & Susan Narveson Jolene Neisius Allen Nelson Karen L. Nelson Karen Nerison Rachel Nerison Cheryl Novak Mcgraw Diane Offner David Olson Anita Olson Ray Packard Linda Paulson Katlin Paun Deb Peterson Corita Pressley Karen Prissel

Rachel Pritchard Luanne Prochnow Jon Raffesberger Yvonne Ramsell Shem Raschke Jana Reeg Steidinger Amy Roff Elaine Ruhland Amy Russo Nancy Sarauer Jill Scearcy Tonn Jim Schaub Carol Schemensky Beth Schlough Jeanne Schnoor Merry Schoenke Jim Schreiber DeJon Schroeder Julie Schwartz Scrimgeour Family Fund Andrew Selseth Lynne Shaffer Diane Siewert-Peterson Kenneth & Mary Sigerson Kurt Singerhouse Rhonda Skillings Abbott Daniel & Crystal Skoug Katie Slabiak Donna Smejkal-Gibson Brooke Stelzer Julie Stevens Sara Steward Kim Strand Tim & Sandra Stratton Cassie Styer Trisha Sundal Scotty Sutliff Bonnie Sweeny Swenson Family Don Terkelsen Jane Terkelsen Barbara Tews Melissa Thomas Tricia Thompson Amy Thurston Alexandra Tillmann Tamara Todahl Sharon Tomlinson Jared Trapp Tru Line Auto Body Gretta Van Bree Brian Vaver Crystal Vixie-Juven Robin Wall Knopp Hannah Watkins Nancy Weber Cory Weber Kim Weeks Mary Welsch Sue Wheeler Amy Williams Ella Wilsey Cheryl Wise Kelly Wojo Christy Woodford Terry Woodman Marisa Worzella K.C. Woudstra Gretchen Wright DJ Wright Colleen Wyers Linda Yoder Kay Zempel

Donations for Gabrie l

Thank you everyone for all

the cards, well-wishes and

gifts!! Please follow

“Gabriel’s Journey” on

Facebook to keep up to

date on how I’m doing!

Dunn County Humane Soc iety

Paw Pr ints

302 Brickyard Road

Menomonie, WI 54751

Phone: (715) 232-9790

www.dunncountyhumanesociety.org

facebook.com/dunncounty.humanesociety

or Current Resident

Promot ing the Humane Treatment of Animals

www.dunncountyhumanesociety.org

facebook.com/dunncounty.humanesoc iety

Upcoming Events February 11 - DCHS Board Meeting, Menomonie Senior Center - 6:00 pm

February 25 - Spay-ghetti & No Balls Dinner, Christ Lutheran Church - 4-7 pm March 10 - DCHS Board Meeting, Menomonie Senior Center - 6:00 pm April 14 - DCHS Board Meeting, Menomonie Senior Center - 6:00 pm

April 17-18 - Rummage & Bake Sale, Fanetti Community Center (donation drop -off 4/15) May 9 - Low-Cost Microchip Clinic, Johnson Motors (service bay) - 9 am to 2 pm

May 12 - DCHS Board Meeting, Menomonie Senior Center - 6:00 pm June 9 - DCHS Board Meeting, Menomonie Senior Center - 6:00 pm

June 20 - Mutt Strut N’ Tabby Trot Walk & 5K Fun Run - Dunn Co. Rec Park

Animal Viewing Hours

Tues , Thurs -Sun: 1 -6 pm

Mon, Wed: Closed

Volunteer Hours

Mon-Tues, Thurs -Sun: 10-7 pm

Wed: 2 -7 pm

*dogs due in by dusk*

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