When I first started working as a humane

agent, one of my instructors taught me that

this job requires wearing “many hats.” He

said we must act as police officers, emergency

responders, animal handlers, vet techs, and

social workers — sometimes all at once. A

recent case brought that lesson home.

An urgent voicemail message claimed there

were eight to ten dogs abandoned at a prop-

erty in Claridon. I met with Barnee Woolf,

who coordinates dog intake at the shelter,

so we could make a plan to

bring in that many animals at

one time. Her supernatural

calm was a big help. Ready

for anything, I drove to the

property.

I knocked on the front door,

and the house erupted with

barking. It sounded like eight to ten dogs

to me! I knocked again and waited, hoping

someone would be home. Several cars and

a motorcycle were parked in the driveway,

covered with snow.

Eight dogs in Claridon

One dog was barking in the garage. I looked

through a window and saw a medium-sized

brown dog on a short cable, surrounded by

garbage. The dog was wagging his tail and

seemed to be in good shape. But the condi-

tions looked terrible, and I needed to find the

owner right away.

When I went back to my van, the owner

arrived. I’ll call her “Helen” (not her real

name). Helen was a middle-aged woman,

well spoken and articulate. But there was

something very sad about her. After I ex-

plained who I was and why I was there, she

admitted that she had six dogs and two

puppies inside the house. She said that she

lives at a neighbor’s house now, because her

house is “such a mess.” Helen explained that

she had been trying to find homes for the

puppies and that her kids said they would

take the older dogs.

We spoke about the dogs’

quality of life, and she soon

offered to surrender one to

Rescue Village. When pressed

about the other dogs, she said

her kids would come to get

them. I told her that I would

need to see the conditions of

her home to make sure none of the dogs are

suffering or in danger. She agreed to let me

go inside, but warned me that “it’s bad.”

And it was. Trash was everywhere. The front

door didn’t open all the way, and the upstairs

hall was completely blocked. The dogs

climbed over piles of garbage like mountain

goats. Somewhere, in the kitchen, I heard a

cat meow. Helen said she had two cats that

sometimes go outside. A large silver tabby

popped out of an empty cat food bag, looked

at me, and then returned to his nest.

Although none of the animals looked starved

and all appeared to be friendly and socialized,

I advised Helen that the animals couldn’t

remain in these conditions; it was too danger-

ous and unsanitary for them to stay. She

agreed, but didn’t want to lose contact with

any of the animals. She had had them since

they were young. She wept.

Understanding Helen

I needed to change hats. I could no longer

be the stern humane officer. To resolve this

case with the best results, I needed to find

out what caused this situation in the first

place. So Helen and I went outside to an old

picnic table, brushed off the snow, and sat

and talked for a while. We talked of general

things at first. When I mentioned her snow-

covered motorcycle, Helen said it belonged

to her boyfriend. I asked where he was and if

maybe he could help with the dogs. She said

he was killed not long ago, but wouldn’t go

into detail.

issue 1 - 2010

Geauga Humane Society Newsletter • Sponsored by Invisible Fence Co.

reporterFrom the Field: Stopping Neglect & Cruelty by Christian Courtwright, Geauga County Humane Agent

rescue village

Christian Courtwright with Aquilla photo: Amanda Hrabak

“On any given day,

the types of cases

that come in change,

and the “hats” I

have to wear vary.”

continued on page 2

Diversity and DirectionEvery May we take shelter dogs with us to the Blossom Time Parade in Chagrin Falls. It is a

joyous day, and we are always surprised how well the dogs cooperate, considering the crowds,

noise and heat. While parade floats line up, we gather at the Simpsons. The dogs run free in

their fenced-in yard. Add the resident dogs, Cara, Grace and Emma, and there is a big mix that

could result in a big mess! They graze, wrestle, occasionally raise a hackle or two, but basically

work it out. Doggie politics at its best— agreeing to disagree!

We come together around Rescue Village, hundreds of us

humans, a community of animal lovers united by com-

passion. A humane ethic runs, like a luminescent thread,

through the fabric of our lives. How many times have we

cried together? How often have we shaken our heads

in unison in disbelief or smile in celebration of happy

outcomes?

Yet, somehow, our politics are more difficult. They intersect

with a complicated reality. I chuckle sometimes, wondering

if having language and soooo many words make it harder

to understand each other. We live in a time when issues of

humane treatment of animals are societal issues, throbbing with passion and contention. From

banning dog auctions in Ohio to determining standards of care for Ohio’s livestock and poultry,

people and organizations, including Geauga Humane Society, are taking stands and acting on

ethical convictions.

The debate will ebb and flow. I am confident that these waves are slowly eroding old values

and justifications for continuing practices that are inhumane. Certainly no one can make a

powerful argument anymore that animals do not experience, on their terms, comfort, sadness,

boredom, pain, fear, or love. All animals deserve our moral concern. And, as we witness every

day at Rescue Village, we choose how we act on those concerns.

Maybe you are thinking, “It’s spring, why such a weighty letter?” Because, this season, and

those coming, will see many debates on animal welfare in Ohio. And, just as surely as the

spring wildflowers will emerge, so will the colorful diversity of opinion, even among friends

and family at Rescue Village. A human hackle or two may rise, but it is the way we work things

out— agreeing to disagree, while taking responsibility for the future.

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Information in RV Reporter is believed accurate. Geauga Humane Society does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Consult your veterinarian for animal related concerns. It is our general policy not to sell or give away our mailing list. We do, however, reserve the right to share our list with certain strategic partners who are working with us to advance our mission. If you do not want us to provide strategic partners with your name, please send written notification to P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072.

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Hope Brustein photo: Amy Sancetta

Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village

Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116

15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township

☎ 440.338.4819

e-mail info@geaugahumane.org

web www.geaugahumane.org

Rescue Village Hours

Monday: noon to 7:00pm

Tuesday: noon to 5:00pm

Wednesday: closed

Thursday: noon to 7:00pm

Friday: noon to 5:00pm

Saturday: noon to 5:00pm

Sunday: noon to 5:00pm

adoptions stop 30 minutes before

posted closing times

rescue village

From the Field continued from page 1

Helen told me about the hard times she had

experienced and her efforts to rebuild her life.

We agreed that she could have a few days to

see if her kids would help with the animals.

The weekend passed, and Helen’s kids took

just one dog. I felt much sympathy for Helen,

but explained that the animals needed to be

out of that environment, and extra time wasn’t

likely to yield different results. She agreed

to sign over all of the remaining animals to

Rescue Village.

Before leaving, Helen and I sat at the picnic

table again and talked about her future.

She was sad to see the animals go, but also

seemed relieved not to have to worry about

them. I gave her some numbers of social

service agencies that might be able to help her,

and I gave her my card, asking her to call me if

she needed anything. I loaded up the dogs and

cats and headed to the shelter, so that they

could be cared for and begin their new lives.

On any given day, the types of cases that come

in change, and the “hats” I have to wear vary.

This work is about stopping animal neglect

and cruelty. But, whenever I can, I work to

help the people, too.

QA

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2010 is the year of the Tiger. What is GHS doing for the cats?

In honor of the year of the Tiger and Rescue Village’s devotion to

saving cats, 2010 is the Year of the Cat. We are raising the bar and

committing ourselves to an even higher level of excellence in the

care and adoption of cats. Professionals have been consulted,

conferences have been attended, and every iota of information

that we could find was contemplated to determine how to

make a cat’s stay as stress-free, home-like as possible.

Studies show that cats that feel safe and behave

naturally are adopted more quickly than those

that are frightened or unhappy. They also have

fewer stress-related diseases.

Cat Pavilion

Until 2010, many cats were housed in small one-story condos. This year,

each cat has two to call his own— allowing him to play and stretch. No

longer are they eating, sleeping, playing and using the litter box in one small

space. Each night, there is a Kitty Kampout. Select cats are moved to a “Get Acquainted

Room”, complete with shelves for jumping and climbing. They can even enjoy an

elevated catnap.

These changes have resulted in cats being adopted more quickly; the average length of stay

went from 50+ days to 30. Although we are housing fewer cats at one time, we are adopting

more cats because of the quicker turnover rate.

Cat Community Room—

Marino’s Cool Cat Cafe

The Cat Community Room is now Marino's

Cool Cat Cafe, in honor of our former Con-

stable, Marino. Gone are the boring sleeping

cubicles. Welcome, a colorful and exciting

mural created by cartoonist Jenny Campbell.

The room is now open to the general public,

and the mural attracts them into the room

to meet and greet the resident cats. In 2009,

only 19 cats were adopted from the Cat

Community Room, a tiny percentage of the

886 cats adopted last year. As of March, 10

out of XXX adopted cats were from the

Community Room.

Our feline friends are meowing with

excitement because of all the changes.

Walk through our cat areas at any given time

and you will see active, happy, healthy cats.

animalanswersour thanksto these veterinarians who offer free examina-tions for animals adopted from Rescue Village

Able Animal Hospital H.S. Sandhu, D.V.M.Animal Clinic of Chardon, Inc.Tom and Wendy Frankmann, D.V.M.Animal Hospital, Inc.Scott Murray, D.V.M., Debbie Dennis, D.V.M.Megan Barnhizer, D.V.M., Jeanne Friedman, D.V.M.Animal Medical Center of EuclidAuburn Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Paul Clemens, D.V.M.Aurora Veterinary ClinicEllen Imhof, D.V.M., Robin Rosen-Sharp, D.V.M.,Stacy Burns, D.V.M., Tracey Hitchcock, D.V.M.,Jennifer Fraifogl, D.V.M.Banfield, the Pet Hospital of WilloughbyAmy Wolfgang, D.V.M., Rhemuel Valcarcel, D.V.M.Banfield, the Pet Hospital of AuroraMichael Sanwald, D.V.M., Melissa Kauffman, D.V.M.,John Tannuzzo, D.V.M.Big Creek Veterinary HospitalEric Neate, D.V.M., Joel Percival, D.V.M.Brightwood Animal HospitalWilliam Fraser, D.V.M., Karla Delisio, D.V.M.,Laura Surovi, D.V.M.Burton Veterinary ClinicPaul Borger, D.V.M., Page Borger, D.V.M.,Karriann McKinney, D.V.M.Chagrin Animal ClinicJames Eldridge, D.V.M., Caryn Scaravelli, D.V.M.Chagrin Valley Veterinary ClinicTed Panhuis, D.V.M., Conrad Griffith, D.V.M.Chardon Veterinary Hospital David Allmon, D.V.M.Companion Animal Hospital Eugene Novy, D.V.M.Dr. Jay’s Broadway Animal Clinic Haamid Javaid, D.V.M.Eastside Dog and Cat HospitalMark Rutman, D.V.M., Carolyn Askew, D.V.M.Kathy Culek, D.V.M.Garrettsville Animal Hospital Marcia Hall, D.V.M.Greenmont Veterinary HospitalGurdas Dass, D.V.M., H.S. Jassar, D.V.M.Kirtland Veterinary Hospital Joel Percival, D.V.M.Lake Shore Animal Hopsital, Inc.Edward McCaslin, D.V.M., Kim Lee, D.V.M.,Yasmin Nehal, D.V.M., Debbie Ting, D.V.M.Mantua Veterinary ClinicEllen Imhof, D.V.M., Robin Rosen-Sharp, D.V.M.,Stacy Burns, D.V.M., Tracey Hitchcock, D.V.M.,Jennifer Fraifogl, D.V.M.Meadowlands Veterinary ClinicRobert Slobody, D.V.M., Ali Reaves, D.V.M.Middlefield Veterinary ClinicRobert Baugher, D.V.M., Aimee Cochell, D.V.M.,Kendra Hanneman, D.V.M., Scott Smith, D.V.M.Mobile Veterinary Care Sharmyn Clark, D.V.M.Newbury Animal Clinic Bharat Khemsara, D.V.M.Orange Village Hospital Earle Rogoff, D.V.M.Pet Hospital of WilloughbyJoseph Doles, D.V.M., David Eble, D.V.M.,Claudia Danforth, D.V.M.Rainbow Veterinary ClinicLinda Mitchell, D.V.M., Jessica Alcorn, D.V.M.Richman Animal Clinic Jeffery Richman, D.V.M.Shaker Animal HospitalHeather Izanec, D.V.M., Chris Laskin, D.V.M.,James Prueter, D.V.M.Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic, Inc.South Russell Veterinary Hospital Lori Bieber, D.V.M.Suburban Veterinary Clinic Terrence Ochterski, D.V.M.Three-O-Five Animal Hospital Ronald Moroff, D.V.M.Town-n-Country Pet Hospital Andy Leeb, D.V.M.Tyler Animal Clinic, Inc.Michelle Radecky, D.V.M., Rick Mastrocola, D.V.M.VCA Midpark Animal HospitalScott Jackson, D.V.M., Anita Kinscher-Juran, D.V.M.Village Veterinary ClinicStephanie Bailey, D.V.M., Jenn Gates, D.V.M.,Keith Huston, D.V.M., Jennifer Lenz, D.V.M.,Jillian Mesnick, D.V.M.West Geauga Veterinary HospitalChristine Pappas, D.V.M., Paul Ramsey, D.V.M.Willoughby Hills Veterinary ClinicRonald Budz, D.V.M.

Marino’s Cool Cat Cafe photo: Amy Sancetta

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Adoption hours (Animal intake by appointment) Mon. & Thurs. from noon to 7pm / Tues., Fri., Sat., & Sun. from noon to 5pm /Closed on Wednesday

Lonely Hearts & Project S.A.V.E.Perch came to us in October 2009 from another

shelter. Perch is a 2- to 4-year-old, male Black Lab mix.

He arrived at RV with a noticeable limp. In January,

Perch received life-changing surgery for a slipped

kneecap that limited his ability to walk and run.

Because of his surgery and his initially timid personality,

Perch will need an owner with patience and under-

standing. Come to Rescue Village to meet this sweet

and lovable Lab. A special thank you to Dr. Tom

Frankmann at the Animal Clinic of Chardon for

his surgical skills with Perch and his generosity

extended to Rescue Village.

Mark Your CalendarsMAY: Adopt a Certified Pre-Owned Cat or Dog

Adopt a Certified Pre-Owned Cat or Dog. All available models meet high

standards of safety, reliability, comfort, value, and purr-formance. Take a quality

pet home today for one low 0% APR payment ($55 - $130.75, depending

on model)! And for a limited time, purchase one Certified Pre-Owned Cat,

get another of equal or lesser value for FREE!

JUNE: Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month

At GHS it’s all about shelter cats, all the time. The month of June is extra

special— it’s Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month! Make your way to Rescue Village

and meet the feline of your dreams! Visit www.geaugahumane.org to see

our cats and the specials for the month.

AUGUST: Sidewalk Sale at Rescue Village

Visit “The Block to Shop” and experience THE SIDEWALK SALE of the Summer

on August 20–22 at Rescue Village! Join us this Friday, Saturday and Sunday

for special deals on dogs and cats at Rescue Village. Check out www.geaugahu-

mane.org to see our adoptable and adorable cats and dogs and our specials.

Cage Sponsor ProgramCage Sponsors provide food, medicine

and veterinary care for the animals in our

shelter. Sponsors receive monthly photos and

stories about the animals they are helping.

Please sign me up for— cat cage(s) for months at $15 each

dog cage(s) for months at $15 each

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone

This is a gift. Please send to—

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone

Method of payment—Check: Make payable to Geauga Humane Society

Amount enclosed $

Credit Card: ■ One-time payment $

■ Monthly payment of $

■ Visa ■ Mastercard ■ Discover

Account #

Expiration Date

Signature

Please return this entire form to:Geauga Humane Society

Post Office Box 116

Novelty, Ohio 44072

Attn: Cage Sponsor Program

Your gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed

by law. Double your donation with a matching gift—

see your employer for details.

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fromthe shelter

Rescue Village Wish List• Stretch and Scratch (www.stretchandscratch.com) • Laundry Soap• Laser Lights• Pet Toys

• Dry Kitten Chow• KMR• New/Used Collapsible Crates• Cat Grass Kits

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Paxton was born while in a Rescue Village foster home.

When he was a few months old, he was put up for adoption

and that was when Lauren Miller, a fourth grader, came

into the picture. Once Lauren and her family decided on

Paxton, Lauren suggested that she have a birthday party

for the dogs she could not take home. Lauren and her

mom, Jill, learned about “In Kids We Trust,” Rescue

Village’s club for young philanthropists, and decided to

participate. Invitations for the party asked that guests

bring a Rescue Village wish list item in lieu of a gift. At

the end of the party, they loaded up their minivan and

brought all the gifts to Rescue Village. Lauren said it was

her best birthday party. She felt proud that she did

something special for the dogs waiting to be adopted.

Towaca is a 9-year-old Pony of the Americas. He arrived at Rescue

Village with Lex, another horse. Both were malnourished and

deprived of adequate shelter. Immediately, Towaca went into foster

care with Dr. Myrna Papurt, our volunteer veterinarian, for extra

training. Nine months later, Towaca returned to RV. Stacey Nichols

was at Rescue Village for something non-horse related and met

Towaca. It was love at first sight, and Stacey continued to come in

to visit him. In time, she made the decision to adopt. Stacey’s three

children love riding Towaca, and Towaca loves doing what he was

bred to do.

Paxton with Harley and Jill Miller and their daughter Lauren. The Miller’s

son, Nate, slept in and missed the picture. photo: Ed Slaby

Towaca with Stacey Nichols and her daughter Emily. photo: Ed Slaby

happy endings

Lulu with Amy Rutkowski. photo: Ed Slaby

When Lulu arrived at Rescue Village in September 2008, she

was a very fearful cat, spending most of her time hiding. If

approached, she would hiss, thus turning away potential adopt-

ers. In January, Amy and Eric Rutkowski came to Rescue Village.

They had lost two older cats and were looking for a companion

for their remaining feline. They were a bit unsure of how to

choose their new companion pet, so they spent some time in

“Marino’s Cool Cat Café.” They visited with various cats, but

noticed that Lulu was rather attracted to Eric. The decision was

made and Lulu’s adoption took place. While Lulu is still shy, when

it is bedtime she scampers up the stairs to join her family in bed.

We predict continued progress for our special gal pal, Lulu.

Art in the GardenArt in the Garden will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010

from noon to 5 pm in the Rescue Village Kranz Family

Celebration Garden. Local jewelry artists will offer their

beautiful creations for sale. While you’re shopping, stroll

around our grounds and visit the animals. 20% of sales

will benefit the animals.

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Mardi Paws presented by Black Lab CorporationHow wonderful to experience a Mardi Gras-style Mardi Paws

without having to take a plane to New Orleans. Over 300

friends of the animals gathered to raise over $65,000 for Rescue

Village’s programs and services. With masks and beads and

sparkling centerpieces made by local high school students, the

celebration went into the night.

Thank you to our sponsors—

Party 411, The Barkley Pet Hotel, Westervelt Design, Ciuni & Panichi, Benesch Attorneys at Law

Come Join Us… for the third annual Doggone Purrfect Night—

Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Rescue Village to benefit the animals at Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village

Visit www.geaugahumane.org or call 440.338.4819 ext. 19 for information.

photos: Amanda Hrabak

woofstock pledge formStart Collecting Pledges for the walk/run— The idea is to raise as much as you can through pledges from your friends and family.

That way, you not only care for more homeless pets, you qualify for great prizes. A limited-edition Woofstock t-shirt and a weekend

family trip are among the coveted premiums. You can use the registration form to collect pledges, or you can create your own web page

and do it all online at www.geaugahumane.org.

walker’s name age (if under 18)

address city state zip

daytime phone evening phone

name (please print) address, city, state, zip

please collect checks when possible • make payable to Geauga Humane Society total

donation amount

woofstock Furry Walk-A-Thon Sunday, September 19, 2010 The Holden Arboretum 10am–3pm

GRAB YOUR SNEAKERS AND YOUR FURRY FRIEND

This year we will be gathering everyone at 10am for the official

two-mile walk and fun run through beautiful Holden Arboretum.

Following the walk, enjoy the fun family festival activities such as

cool canine games, the agility course, 40 pet-friendly vendors, live

music and much more.

We’re pulling out all the stops to raise as much money as we can

for the animals in our care, and we definitely want YOU to be part

of our event.

Last year’s rain did not stop the fun had by the 800 dogs and

1,700 pledge raisers, festival goers and generous sponsors who all

came together to raise an amazing $65,000!

Sign up now and help us raise $100,000 in 2010— TOGETHER

WE CAN! www.geaugahumane.org/events/woofstock.html

photos: Mort Tucker

photo: Sara Guren

photos: Sara Guren

bulletin board• Multipurpose/Copy Paper,

8 ½ X 11, 20 Lb. white

• Letter size laminating pouches,

3 Mil.

• Heavy Duty Paper Shredder, cross-

cut, new or very good condition

• Spiral notebooks, narrow ruled

• Large glue sticks

• Batteries— AA and AAA

• Post-it Notes

• Scotch magic tape, including

refills

• Packing tape

• Legal pads, narrow ruled,

white or yellow

• Envelopes 10 X 13 and 6 X 9

• HP 61X (C8061X) Toner Cartridge,

High Yield

• Colored Paper, 8 ½ X 11, 24 Lb.

• Avery 5160 White Laser Address

Labels

• Color Card Stock, 8 ½ X 11, 110 Lb.

• Laminating Machine

• File folders

• Pens

• Clear tote boxes

• White or black binders, all sizes

ClassesPuppy Preschool: A class to start you and your puppy off on the

right paw. You'll learn how to teach your dog basic manners, how

to walk nicely on a leash, and how to greet people politely. Six

evenings. Cost is $95 ($85 for adopters from Rescue Village) and

includes a manual and treat pack.

Good Dog 101: A primer on positive reinforcement training for

owners with dogs aged five months to two years. Basic commands

such as sit, down, come when called, leave it/give it/take it, and

loose leash walking will be taught. Cost is $95 ($85 for adopters

from Rescue Village) and includes a manual and treat pack.

Class schedule (subject to change)

puppy preschool

start date end date day time

May 20 June 24 Thursdays 6pm–7pm

July 11 August 15 Sundays 2pm–3pm

August 12 September 16 Thursdays 6pm–7pm

October 7 November 11 Thursdays 6pm–7pm

good dog 101

start date end date day time

April 8 May 13 Thursdays 6pm–7pm

July 1 August 5 Thursdays 6pm–7pm

September 12 October 17 Sundays 2pm–3pm

How to Enroll

• Call 440.338.4819 ext. 43

• Email: trainer@geaugahumane.org, visit www.geaugahumane.org

to download the class application, questionnaire, and informational

materials.

• Stop by Rescue Village

Special thank you…KeyBank and Jeffrey Daniocek for printing our annual report

Dr. Tom Frankmann at the Animal Clinic of Chardon for his surgical skills with Perch

Chairwomen Tiffany Mushrush Mentzer and Jan Glasser and the entire Mardi Paws committee: Kathy Armstrong, Judy Cruxton, Tiffany Fenner, Nicki Greer, Cheryl Hawkins, Heather Perigo, Sheila Simpson, and Stacy Westervelt

Nancy Alden from WDOK for being our special host at Mardi Paws

David Glasser of Trendline Technology for all the IT work

Gai Russo for making a donation to RV from her jewelry sale

Jenny Campbell, Sally Contizano (Contizano Design Group), Amy Sancetta for creating our beautiful 2009 Annual Report

Linda from World of Magic for her tricks at Mardi Paws

Buckeye Watergardens for maintaining our beautiful pond

Stacy Westervelt for her design work for Mardi Paws and Doggone Purrfect Night

Joan Englund for volunteering for the Development Committee

Jerry Pignolet of Power Marketing and Public Relations for offering his marketing expertise

Gwen Walsh of TechEdge LLC

Tractor Supply in Middlefield and Chardon for welcoming Fix It clinics

PetFix Northeast Ohio for all of the great work they do

Mark McGrievey for snowplowing the dog-walking trails at RV

Western Reserve Bread Company for fresh loaves for the Super Bowl Tailgate Adoption Event…mmmm

Caren Stutzman from Zagursky's Pierogies for donating and serving pierogies and “paw-rogies” at the tailgate event

Elaine McNeely & Marilyn Whiting for all of their help and expertise with the Snow Melter Camp and the Animal Adventure Camp. They are great teachers!

Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic in Novelty for assisting our animals with medical emergencies

Judy Walker, Nicki Greer, Diane Walden, Genie Podojil, Carol Perfetto, Susan Iwler, Connie Barrett, and Cassie Vasko for being fabulous greeters at our reception desk

Ardis Danicic for always going the extra mile to help the administrative team with any task

Correction— Rescue Village Reporter, Issue 4, 2009 inadvertently recorded Rescue Village’s history incorrectly. Hugh was not a mascot, but was the spokesdog for the capital campaign that built Rescue Village. While at Merritt Road, he spent days at the shelter and nights with the shelter manager and her family. Later, he became the mayor of Rescue Village. Hugh was adopted into a loving, forever home where he was able to retire from “public life,” and finish his life as a beloved pet.

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Getting in Tune with “Homeward Bound”We can almost imagine the beagles howling that old Simon & Garfunkel

tune, “I wish I were homeward bound.” It is the objective of our

unique dog behavior program called “Homeward Bound (HB).” HB

volunteers must be

recommended and

meet prerequi-

sites. These highly

skilled volunteers

(numbering over

30 people) direct

their knowledge

and know-how

to helping shelter

dogs overcome

treatable behavior issues to become good citizens. It is all about

giving our dogs the best chances of getting adopted and staying in

their new homes.

Reading the daily log that sits in the dog pavilion gives a flavor for

the program. This is where HB volunteers write notes on the work

and their experi-

ences with dogs.

Each entry gives

HB trainers and

staff an under-

standing of what

is happening. One

report about a dog named Tillie says, s“So silly! The horse drove her

into a barking frenzy, so I worked on ‘leave it.’ Tillie is very smart and

did unbelievably well. Also worked on taking treats gently, which she

needs more help with. Needs a buddy.”

“There are plans to make Homeward Bound even stronger in

2010,” says coordinator Barnee Woolf. Our dog behavior hotline

will be answered by HB trainers. We will be working to create

specific “prescriptions” for individual dogs, to ensure consistency

in our positive reinforcement approach. Homeward Bound meets

monthly to review case studies and to provide continuing education

for the trainers.

homewardbound

The Kushan family adopted Bandit,

an adorable Australian Shepherd

mix puppy from Rescue Village

and realized right away that Bandit

had a lot of energy. John and Perry

Kushan spent time with him in the

yard on a tie-out at first, but they

quickly realized he needed to run.

“Neighbors recommended a do-it-

yourself fence from the store, but

we knew it would be a big job to

do ourselves. It’s been more than

worth it to have the installation, training, and support from Invisible Fence,”

explained John. “Bandit learned really quickly, and it’s a beautiful thing to

open the door and let him out.” With the freedom of the entire yard,

Bandit bounds around chasing balls, toys, and displaying puppy antics.

“Bandit definitely gets the exercise he needs— he loves to play and run and

be with his ‘people.’ And he can follow us while we’re doing yard work or

run after a toy and we don’t have to worry that he’s left the yard.”

Barnee Wolfe with Tillie photo: Amanda Hrabak

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In Memory of Friends & FamilyHarry AbramowskiSteve and Linda AringRichard AndersonLinda BelleVirgie CarrolSusan HannaRichard ArnoldAndrea and David StaruchBetty Jane AtkinsonMichael & Diane EllisMary and Richard Scheeser, Sr.Paul and Alice CelluraMary Jane WhiteBobby and Will JoliatNicole and Marc Romanini, Dominic and BellaLindsay Joliat and JayChristie and Rob Gabor, Lexi and NicholasPhyllis WhiteSherry BianchiBianca and Mike SaliolaHenry BaldiniJ. Scott BroomeRichard K. BarstowCheri HughesRuth BartunekNancy and Norbert BoykMargaret BehrensLubrizol CorporationPaul Benjamin and EddieKay RasolettiVictoria BoormanKathleen Berkner and Kurt RungeDr. Paul DiCorletoTim and Pat NilsenJocelyn McDonaldHirashi and Miki TanakaDr. Jonathan GottDonna DriscollRosemary DietrichJean BowenMarilyn WhiteCarol Jane PorterDennis BrennanMarilyn BrennanSally BroomeDouglas BroomeJim BurleighThe Bennett FamilyBubba and Guido CableMarsha CableSandra CataliotiKathy SpitalieriRobert ChaseWillen Dental Associates, Inc.Phil ColleRichard and Mary Ann ActonJoan CrossmanSuzanne MacLarenKelly FraneyKathleen BilianiRichard (Bud) FruehaufFred and Carol MazzolaAndrea AlaimoCynthia LungoTodd GabrielCVJC Alumni Charitable FoundationDorothea and Fletcher Gleason Fdn.Patricia GleasonRachel GoldstoneKay Q. McKenzie, M.D.Lillian GoldwasserNicki GreerMaire HarveyKen LindnerBecky HermanCarol and Jim HermanJeffrey HobbsVivian and John MillerNancy and David CarpenterAnn BeringerMonday Night Knitting GroupDonald GustavsonJean Hower TaberThomas NeffRonald and Vivian MaterniNancy KelleySandra and Elliot PhilipsonLucille and Ralph Spresser

Christopher HayesVirginia and Dale HarshMary SineMatthew HayesMary Ann BoysenDale GraftonElyce SchmidtGene GriewischConstance S. WhiteWinfred StoneMeredith CowdenJean and Mario PuleoByron and Elsie LutmanRobin and James BakerJohn E. GlazierMelanie Corcoran and Joe RockDonna ZorgeTimy SullivanBarbara and Charles WarrenLarry and Joyce MooreBill and Jan MayerJohn WalkerJoanne HayesDorothy and John SedlakJill ZupanStan DorullaThe Circle of Trees-Myia SterlingPaul and Connie Krohn— The Upper CutValley Art CenterDon and Carol GrubbDavid and Nancy CooperriderJanice and Mark TaylorCharles and Patricia KingDavid and Jan GlasserN.T. Ruddock CompanyCarol SparkerAmy FordOlive HoffackerScott and Leonores HoffackerClarence HueyMichele Feldman and FamilyJean HunterThe Wecker FamilyKathleen and Altan StalkerAnnette and Brett HimesEllen and John CannonWilliam and Suzanne BoutonJames Baker and Kathryn HolzheimerConnolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLPMr. & Mrs. Trent MeyerhoeferDavid G. SnyderThe Meyer FamilyCindy MurphyAnonymousLinda and Lawrence HatchMr. & Mrs. Ray NarduzziDon and Pam BulsonJane RosenbergCarol MulacVirginia and Dale HarshRenner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLPJoan and Rogers FosslerLorna ShullJohn KangasDonald WoodcockMary Parker KluznikAndy and Lucy ChessCatherine “Kaya” KnerlyFriends of Art— Art History Dept. at CWRUDavid and Michele MuzillaRon and Pam O’KeefeAnne M. BarnesUrban M. Picard, D.D.S.Mr. & Mrs. Patterson BarnesJohn KochisDonna MelnickStephen J. Kovacik IIIRebecca and Richard SimonSherry Latimer KrasneyBruce and Pauline JacobsonCindy Friedman and Bruce HartzmarkDr. Jeffrey and Susan OrchenZ. Nicholas and Donna ZakovSharon JelkovacMelon and Beder, Inc.Ruth FriedmanLudwig KresevicAlbert Yedid

Ruth Krihwan and AbbyJanet FisherMary Goss KusikWest Highland White Terrier Club of NE OhioMr. and Mrs. E. S. Carlson, Jr.Mrs. David HandkeLouise and Greg WarnerJohn and Joan AveryMary F. ConwaySuzanne SaganichJohn HerrickMrs. Albert AugustusMarcia KehresDavid and Joan SwainLucille LeebDr. Sanford HartmanLiana CahenArlen/Zimmerman FamilyNancy Davis and Scott SmithBradley ArlenSteve and Lauren SpilmanBert LeveyWillen Dental Associates, Inc.Jonathan LichtenbergCynthia SpieglerMichael LindnerTed and Jane SchreiberCarol HimesJan BergeJean W. LinsdayEarl and Elizabeth SchultzDavid SchwerzlerNancy KubancikSusan JanneyMatthew LuftMargaret Hodge PeacockRobb and Donna HastingsRich and Tila LuschinErin and J.D. PerezIan LuschinJeffrey LupoGeorgene and Joe GroynomFrank and Mary Ann SirianniCharles and Lois St. JohnAnnette LoweMary LoPrestiCandice and George MinelloPaul and Lynette TrolliLaurina DiCioccioJean PrestiDanielle and Eric DeWeerdRobert MartinSandy IsaacsonMelana MatsonSarah TaylorBarbara KellerMike and Sue GrajekRichard and Kathy KneremJohn and Joan BoyleRichard BrockettJohnsoniteRobert Schnell, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William NasontiDonald R. May and Josephine MayEileen F. DickersonLynne CharneyGail LefflerPauline GastemireAllan and Gayle FellensteinJeff May and Karen CrossenDoctors Panhuis and GriffithJacklyn FolsomNorma and Bill GreenPatrick CozzensRichard and Linda ShoemakerAuburn Veterans AssociationRobert and Betty MillerJohn DeetzMitchell ZunichLeora HrabakWallace and Carol MayAudrey DietzElwin and Natalie MesmerBarbara BellMichael and Phyllis PiccolominiBarbara and John BlackJeanette GilesWest Highland Terrier Club of NE OhioJudy McKinleyCherie Mathews

Elizabeth (Betty) MerrimanElizabeth LawrenceNancy MihelickDelores PennyDoris MillerPaul and Judith KaneenJohn Joseph MillerJoyce and Robert LuczywoDonald GustavsonBarbara CarpenterRob and Barb RallRTB Geauga Ltd.Bill and JoAnne WeaverWilberta WeaverDennis and Rachel WeaverRichard and Betsy PomeroyCarol SparkerFred and Sandra GalloJack and Mary HobbsMarilyn and Tom VildLisa MarquardtMr. & Mrs. Robert ShirkmanMary Kay and Ralph PrawdzikChanticleer Antiques: Jan Hooker Diane Gunther Leah Janoch Katherine Lee Wendy WebsterBonnie WeissPhillip and Nancy LeutyDiane Miki McDowellSeven’s Paint & WallpaperDentistry at Winbury: Drs. Campbell & VogleyGerald PowersArline M. MooreRoberta WheelerWesley and Elizabeth BrewerCorona Brushes Inc.Carl and Caroline GlufPaul WangEllen and Ed DeMarcoFrances MontgomeryDianna GunnBob MurrayBetty MurrayNancy NouryKay SmithDr. Richard NovakJanet E. JonesHelen Jane ParkerJohn and Patricia SchnellJulia PiroskaLeo KolkMr. & Mrs. Larry and Tiny ThompsonCandace PrebilLinda BetzerKilian RadivoyevitchCarrie RadivoyevitchAlice RedlinJim ZahlerJanet FryCynthia RossPaula K. MooreNora L. RossDiane BrownLillian GoodmanLinda Dukes-CampbellAlan and Lorin Gottlieb & FamilySheldon and Anais WatskyDavid OrleanDr. Stanley and Shirley InhornBurnice ShawStan and Charlene WingerDr. Bernard and Doris BoxerbaumNASA Glenn External ProgramsMichael HicksDorothy StollerJohn and Diane LekanMollie ChenchinskyPhil and Linda BlumenthalGloria and Robert UlmerJo and Mark GorenDebra DeAngeloWinifred RubinReverend and Mrs. David BelasicDonald SchnellElaine DietrichCarol and Chester DayW.E.C.P. Sunshine FundAlbert Klavora

Harriet WoodhamKathie BottgerRay and Becky HatcherKlee SherwoodMr. and Mrs. Joseph MillerCatherine SmithTony and Nancy StranieroArlene DemicoDale and Mary RhodesRay and Joanne SchmoldtFrederick and Helen PrevitsAnonymousCarol KennyDan ReeseRalph C. Smith, Jr. & BaileyGail and Joey PanettaAnn SmithMargaret SmrdelJoseph and Victoria TuskesIrene RossMary MillingJeffrey and Andrea RadeMary Jane StevensConstance S. White, M.D.Richard StokesThe Bradshaw FamilyHazel StoneNancy PetersenNancy and Bobby RitterWilliam “Bud” StoneJohn Young, Kim Cline, Shiloh and PookieMarilyn Bognar SwanzingerMary Jo and Phillip Fox Marion and Bob WaldHelen GleasonGary A. WalkerJudy WalkerEdward WeissRuth BayerFred (Badger) WestJanice EvansCatherine WinegarRon and Joan WilsonShannon WoodallMr. and Mrs. Stephen Walker

In Memory of Companion AnimalsAbby Linda GodwinAllie Connie BurgessAngus and Malcolm Patty WilsonAnnie Cheryl VechinoBailey Mobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Barney Louis and Helga BoswellBeauGayle and Vance LinamenDiane ArndtBeckyCasey BankhurstJohn and Lori HermanCarolyn and Jim HermanBeta Marilyn MoirBlanca Susan and Larry WhitmanBogartMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Boubette and Tommy Cynthia WocBradyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.BrandyRosanne, Dennis and Penny SharroneBrutus James NouryBubbaMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.BuddyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Buddy Tim and Lisa NewlandBuddy and Bobby Diane CareyBuddy Anita RosenbaumBuddy Doris MaloneBuffy and Taffy Neal and Barbara NiklasBuster Nancy Davis and Scott SmithButterscotch Nancy and Gary ParkerCalvin Amy KeysonCarbonMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Charlie Margaret LahnerCharlie and Sam Lisa Dimora

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ChaseJim and Cary KramarFriends at Schmidt Mortgage CompanyFriends at PEP’s E.C.C.Mary CarneyJerry and Valerie StefancinJen and Justice RoachCarla and Roger NewberryPam and Jeff GillikinThe Family PignoletColleen WisniewskiNancy ParkerChelsi Cindy SchneiderChloe Andrew and Anne-Marie ConnorsChloe Sharry BailinCirrus Jeanie and Gene AntonacciClyde Lisa BreierCyrus Nancy PrestonDakotaChester Fire DepartmentPam McKinley and Jim BellDakotaMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Diesel James NouryDinah Casey BankhurstDugan Gayle LinamenDuke All the Fox GirlsDukeMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Eloise and Rascal Helene Gold-enbergFrannie Donna SchnallFricky Judy SoderstrumGinger Jeanie and Bob SeljanGrumbles Shari KochmanHeidi and Jody Joan Woc and MuffinHomer Rhonda JaneyIzzy Dale ChalfinIzzy Marilyn and Jeff BilskyJake Kathryn SteinfurthJava Joan TabajK.C.Mobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.KassidyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Katie Barb KulpKaya Ray, Olga, Sam and Ali GiglioKolya Ivan and Natalia BezugloffKelseyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Larry Elinor and Marilyn NyiradiLayla Lynne FriedmanLilaMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.LilyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Lucy Audrey MooreMaddieMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.MadisonMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Maggie Paul DiCorletoMaggie Dad and Luane LaskyMarcoMelissa HimmelMichelle BlaugrundMilo Michelle and Russell OlsonMira Laura and Stuart SilverMitchMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Molly Kathy HelyerMolly and Puppet Mary O’TooleMolly James VinciquerraMousie Janice ScaloneMunchie Laszlo and Gracie FriesMurphy Nancy Davis and Scott SmithNapoleon and JoJo Marcia KoesterNickMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Nikki Katrina HaasOreoMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.OzzieMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.PaddyLaura & Stuart Silver & FamilyPennyRaymond and Charlene McDaniel

Peppers Rebecca EverettPeppy Nancy Davis and Scott SmithPhantom Loretta VaraljayPringle Diane ArndtQueenieMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.RamseyTom and Becky PetersonDiane ArndtRascal Helene GoldenbergReillyBarbara ConveyPatti BeckerRicky Allison BastaRiley Gayle LinamenRockyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.RomeoMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Rudy Sandy and Elliot PhilipsonRuger Joann TacklaSadie Martha HooverSalty Alan and Becky NarvySasha and SamsonJessica BloomfieldRuth BloomfieldMichael and Shelley BloomfieldSebastian Diane DylinskiShabbes Marc and Debbie KritzerShadow Craig and Laura BerteaSherlock Roger KohnSidMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Skeeter Marc KritzerSmokyMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Snoop Marla SustinSparkleMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Sparky Gordon and Virginia HammonSpazMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Speckles Lynne FriedmanSpeedo Tom CartorStella Amy and Dan CharneyStella Janice Vitullo and John SarkissianStogieAmy CharneyDiane ArndtHope BrusteinTeddy Nancy and Tabitha GillombardoTeddy Nancy ParkerThumperMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Tiffany Marlene and Earl LegomeTiger Marcia and Gary RosenthalTillie Linda GodwinTrooper and Neil Arlene RobertsTruffautMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.TuckerMobile Veterinary Animal Care Inc.Tuffy Penny Dunovsky

In Honor of…Diane ArndtKatrina HaasOlivia AsmarSue SullivanTherese AtlagovichRobin Herrington-BowenSharry BailinLen and Kayla ApplebaumSofia BaldiniMichael and Neela EisnerGrace BayzathEvelyn GlovaDon BerlincourtJanet BerlincourtLinda BetzerSusan DeanAlan and Peggy BialoskyM.K. ShoreThe BlaynesMarie KomockiJulie Bogomolny’s Bat MitzvahWilliam and Jennifer StilsonHannah ReavisAnthony and Barbara CalabroJack Weisman

Mr. & Mrs. Gary HansonKrista WhippleCharlie HrubyMax PerlickJesse MansoorLael RoganPedro BoriaMichael and Leslie MartingSam BroidaRachel BernsteinVernon BuckleyAmy LuxDixie CahnAmy HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Larry CaminRebecca and Richard SimonMary CarneyKatrina HaasVirgie CarrolLeo and Laura GuthartMaggie ChapmanNicki GreerSharmyn Clark, DVMSherri FoxmanChan CloustonSunny and Mike HowsonJoe and Nancy CollinsNature StoneDr. Laura J. DavidMarcia KoesterMichael DaviesGrandma Shar and ZeydaRiley DaviesGrandma Shar and ZeydaPatti K. DeDonnoNick DeDonnoKathy DennisDoug and Sheila EppKaren Draper, M.D.Kenneth LindnerMax Dykinga and Libby BraltsMarc BraltsK.T. EvansonWendy NolenHarry FieldRebecca and Richard SimonStacy FitchetteCleveland Institute of ArtRoss FriedmanSheldon and Sharon KormanEdith GardnerRobert GardnerDr. Kelly Gellasch and Joe BeckJean and Bob SeljanNaomi Goodman’s Bat MitzvahBruce and Brenda GoodmanGreat Lakes Veterinary SpecialistsLeslie and Michael MartingSteve GreenKenneth LindnerCindy HartzmarkMark SutherlandPaul Hamlin InteriorsRebecca and Richard SimonTallulah HaskettAlex FisherAmanda HassnerSandra FranksHannah HaueterDenise KrashocDavid and Janice HerchenhahnJoetta SimmonsThe HigginsMarie KomockiAvi HillGrandma Shar and ZeydaSophie HillGrandma Shar and ZeydaCarol HimesWendy MenefeeFlorence, Jerome and Paul HinkelConnie Hinkel and Paul StefanchikAlan HirthDennis SchwartzPriscilla Hoag and Jack BennettTheodore and Elizabeth WolfGary and Diane HoffmanDiana MartinMarsha and Tom HopkinsRose Erwin

Virginia HorvathJoe and Pam PrejeanGreg HowsonSunny and Mike HowsonLouise HowsonSunny and Mike HowsonRegan HoytDeviani and Andy KuharBonnie HumphreyJames BingayPam IsquickMichael IsquickCarol JonesRuth FazekasJim and Barb JungMalcolm and Mamie McFarlandJan KaminskyPhilip CarinoAsher Kimball’s 3rd BirthdaySam SchaedlerJackie LeavenworthLynne MitchellLeslie FincunGeorge StewartJennifer KloskyJoan and Don SolarCharlie, Sam and Maddy KormanGrandma Shar and ZeydaSharon KormanThe Davies FamilyLanda KovacikRebecca and Richard SimonAmy Krane and Kelly LabantMaryann WohlwendSara and Kevin KrajewskiSusan and Leonard KrajewskiThe Kuzius FamilyMarie KomockiJean LashNancy ParkerBrian LitwinAnissa LitwinLisa LombardoAmy HoffmanHeather LovejoyJulie HamiltonJulie LucciDouglas BroomeFelicia MaddenPriscella HoagThe McMullen FamilyMarie KomockiRandy and Gretchen MetzgerKirk and Barbara MetzgerMr. & Mrs. William C. MeyerJanet HargraveKaitlin MohlenkampMaureen and Mike MohlenkampTampa MurphyChuck EisingerElaine MurtaughGwen SpicuzzaKathleen NeffJohn RoccosalvaMary Oliver-LidgeyHarris Financial ServicesSusanne M. PiconeSmiley Family Charitable FoundationRichard L. Ray IIStephanie DucaSusan RegalElizabeth DeryLinda RiniSara LedskyErica RohdeThe Devlin FamilyJeremy RosenthalHope and Brian EllisGai RussoHoney LazarAbby RutherfordMelissa and Ashoka NautiyalAlice Kim and Oussama WazniRobert and Alice LittleSonia SchmidtkeSteve and Lisa SchmidtkeDonna SchnallRobin Herrington-BowenKaren SchneiderDon Shalala

Barbara SchuhMargaret DuffSam SelertJames DoranArt Shivers, Jr.Brian GrantBob and Sheila SimpsonDenise BergMorgan SobleSammi FremontTyler SomershieldCatherine TravisLinda SprinzlCurt and Darlene BurdayHannah, Peter, Jan and Al StefanchikConnie Hinkel and Paul StefanchikPatricia StephensWayne ElliottJean TaberLu FarnsworthMary and Ward ThompsonRaina and Pat PodmoreKimm TiggesJill VinecourtAdrienne TimpeyNatalie TrimpeyYolanda Rose TurocySteve TurocyCassie VaskoShirley ShodaMarie WalzerLois BruckMarcia WhiteCindy PerloffMarilyn WhiteBarbara ChambersDebbie WillenEmanuel WolinskyEmily WilliamsJeffrey DubinNancy WilsonMartine Scheuermann and Marty CulbertsonCindy WocKatrina HaasArthur and Vicki WohlfeilerHarris Financial ServicesSharon and Bob WollenRichard and Mary Ann EdsallMr. & Mrs. Curtis G. YoungJames Bingay

In Honor of…Companion AnimalsAspen and SkiDonna KramerBaloo, Bruce, Daisy and PrinceKenneth LindnerEllaThe Mulloy FamilyLeoJames VinciquerraMacyCarmy Caticchio“Mama”Linda T. SchmidtPepperElizabeth StricklerPhoenixBarb KulpSimba and RumblepurrCarol JanesStellaTom and Becky PetersonTillyMargaret H. LahnerWhiskeyCynthia Bomeli

Kind Kids R Cool CampersRescue Village is thrilled by how deeply the kids in our community care about

animals. There are so many kids with so much love that our humane education

camps are always filled! For the 17 “Snow Melter" campers and the 16 “Animal

Adventure” campers, winter was no bore. Their camp days were filled with

hands-on activities like studying animals’ sense organs and learning to understand

cat body language. Bird feeders were created by the kids using acorn squash.

What a treat for the birds that live in the woods behind the shelter! The campers

celebrated Spay Day and learned about how to be animal advocates. The camps

are so popular that all six weeks of summer camp were filled by February!

The camps increase our need for new supplies. Your donation of the following

items would be very much appreciated:

• Permanent Colored Markers

• Wooden Dowels (36” long by 3/16” round)

• Glue Sticks

• Sheets of Colored Poster Board

• Hand Sanitizer

Non Profit Org.US Postage

PaidCleveland, OhioPermit #1799

Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village

Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116

15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township

☎ 440.338.4819

e-mail info@geaugahumane.org

web www.geaugahumane.org

Rescue Village Hours

Monday & Thursday: noon–7pm

Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: noon–5pm

Closed Wednesday

adoption stops 1⁄2 hour before posted closing times

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(top) Cheyenne Kitchel and Zoey enjoying Saturday Animal Adventure

Camp. (above) Snow Melter campers showing off their bird feeders.