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Fostering the Future

From Puppies to Pitties

Going for the Gold

The SacramenTo SPca fosters a loving and compassionate community for animals and people by providing assistance, creating lifelong relationships and saving lives.

2014 SSPCA Board of DirectorsTom Peno, PresidentMike Cleary, Vice PresidentBill McGowan, TreasurerBarbara Guthrie, SecretaryLinda Starr, Guild LiaisonIrene CampbellNancy Field, M.D.Pam HooleyHallye JordanTom KauschShari LasherKathy LelevierSteve MeyersJoAnn MoffettAllison OttoLynda Vittes

Advisory Board Geoff PetrieKitty O’NealFred Harrold

Newsletter Design and ProductionMarianne SkoczekAnimal Related Communications

Cover PhotoPatrick Storm

Printing services donated by Sierra Pacific Lithographics

in this issue …

2 ….… Directions: New Beginnings

3 ….... Fostering the Future

4 ….... Opening the Door for Animals

7 ….… Join our Street Team Donate Your Wheels

8 ….… Happy Endings Album

11 …… Party Animals!

12 …… From Puppies to Pit Bulls

13 …… See You at the Training Center!

14 …… The Scoop 2015 SPCA Calendar

16 …… Thank You for Your Support Estate Planning Seminars

17 …… Going for the Gold

Meet OuR stAFF … Chief Executive OfficerRick Johnson | (916) 504-2806Chief Financial OfficerMichael Oei | (916) 504-2801Chief Operations OfficerJeanie Biskup | (916) 504-2869Director of Community ServicesVal Masters | (916) 504-2842Director of Development & MarketingLesley Kirrene | (916) 504-2805Executive AssistantLinda Salle | (916) 504-2839Special Events ManagerAnna Zablah | (916) 504-2802IT Manager/WebmasterWendy Meyer | (916) 504-2857Animal Services ManagerSuzanne Waters | (916) 504-2826Animal Care ManagerDan Marple | (916) 504-2864Volunteer Program ManagerMarnie Musser | (916) 504-2847Humane Education ManagerDee Dee Drake | (916) 504-2849Public Relations & Marketing ManagerTracie Popma | (916) 504-2828Chief of Shelter MedicineLaurie Siperstein-Cook, DVM(916) 504-2815Chief of SurgeryGiselle Chan, DVM | (916) 504-2814Foster Care CoordinatorSarah Varanini | (916) 504-2808Rescue CoordinatorLizz Westphal | (916) 504-2809Thrift Store ManagerMichael West | (916) 442-8118

Humane Education Manager Dee Dee Drake

gives a group of kids attending our new

Party Animals! program a tour of the SPCA.

(See page 11.)

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Hills Science Diet

donated 31,654

pounds of dog and cat food to

feed Sacramento SPCA animals

in 2013.

“Cats choose us; we don’t own them.”—Kristin Cast l 1

2 l “A dog has one aim in life... to bestow his heart.”—J.r. aCKerley

Rick Johnson

Chief executive Officer

directions

Although it can be

overwhelming when we lose

a companion animal, we

always feel lucky to have had

them in our lives. They bring

us unequaled love, joy

and companionship.

New Beginnings

A ll OF uS who share our lives with animals know that eventually we will

experience the tragedy of losing a best friend.

i look back on my life and measure time by the animals who were my compan-

ions. A black, scruffy Old english sheepdog mix named Caleb was with me during

college. Colo, a golden retriever mix, and two lively cats named Casper and Pitter

Patter were part of the family when my two daughters were young children. Pitter

Patter would hide in the house and then race out and ambush my youngest daugh-

ter, Bethany, clinging onto her two-year-old legs.

Oreo, a small but mighty Lhasa Apso mix, ruled the roost for a few years by herself

when i was working at a humane society. she went to work with me every day and,

as a joke, was dyed pink by staff on Valentine’s day one year. (Can you picture me

walking a tiny pink dog around the neighborhood?)

it was during that time that my wife brought a golden retriever named Bear to our

mix. Bear was a certified animal assisted therapy dog with a sweet nature and an

accommodating personality. the circle of life continued, and after Bear’s passing,

Oreo was joined by an adorable five-week-old puppy we named Oliver. he was a

greater swiss mountain dog look-alike who had strong feelings about which dogs

he liked and which he definitely did not want in his path. But my wife and I loved

him without reservation.

When Oreo passed away at 16 years of age, sydney, a small golden retriever, joined

our pack. As sydney quickly learned the ins and outs of dealing with a grouchy old

dog, she and Oliver became best friends. Oliver succumbed to old age two weeks

before his 16th birthday in 2012. We did not handle the loss well, and it was almost a

year before we could even consider adding another canine family member to our home.

We adopted a lively terrier mix puppy named Riley late last summer. Just two months

later, our hearts were broken when he suddenly died from eating toxic mushrooms.

We were once again a one-pet family. We grieved deeply over losses of Oliver and

Riley. however, we all—including sydney—knew that we fared better with two dogs

racing around the house and competing for space on our bed.

enter Jackson, an adorable terrier mix, transferred to the sacramento

sPCA from the stockton shelter this past February. he is an endearing

pup who has yet to meet a person or dog he doesn’t like. With him,

our family is complete again.

Although it can be overwhelming when we lose a companion animal,

we always feel lucky to have had them in our lives. they bring us

unequaled love, joy and companionship. staff and volunteers are proud

that the sacramento sPCA finds loving homes for more than 5,000

dogs, cats, rabbits and smaller companion animals each year.

speaking of new beginnings, we are very excited about current expan-

sion plans that will change the campus of the sacramento sPCA and

lead us into the future. Please stay tuned for updates. And thank you

for your ongoing generosity, and for your compassion and caring

for our animal companions.

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In late OctOber Of last year, a woman entered a local Lowe’s store and thrust an injured kitten into the hands of one of the employees, stating simply, “It’s your problem now,” before walking away. Just a month before, a woman found a tiny teacup Chihuahua on the street. The

dog wasn’t able to walk or even hold her head up. Neither story is uncommon. Many animals who arrive at the Sacramento SPCA

for sanctuary need extensive medical attention before they can even begin the journey that places them into a new home.

Fortunately, the two-month-old kitten brought into Lowe’s was put into the right hands. The store employee recognized that he wouldn’t be able to care for the feline and immediately brought him to the Sacramento SPCA.

Upon arrival, it was apparent to us that the kitten had suffered an incredible injury to his right, rear leg. Our veterinary team evaluated him and determined that it was a torsion break causing incredible swelling, pain, and instability for the young cat.

Led by Dr. Laurie Siperstein-Cook, the Sacramento SPCA’s chief of shelter medicine, the veterinary team began the work of confirming their diagnosis. X-rays

…by Tracie Popma Public Relations and Marketing Manager

proved the fracture, but unfortunately showed that it was near his growth plate. The best course of action was to amputate the leg, but first they needed to bring down the swelling.

The kitten was sent home with Lydia Caronna-Craig, the Sacramento SPCA’s spay clinic man-ager. She gave the little guy a very stately name—Cornelius T. Peabody—and began administering anti-inflammatory medication.

“Unfortunately, he didn’t respond well to the medication,” Caronna-Craig said. “He became very dehydrated and anemic. The focus quickly moved from his injured leg to getting his body past this new hurdle.”

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fostering the

fuTureAnimAls gAining strength for Adoption

Abandoned on the street, Nellie the

Chihuahua was just three weeks old

and weighed only 13 ounces when she

arrived at our shelter.

4 l “I am the perfect snuggling companion. Ask any cat.”—Jarod Kintz

Opening the Door for Animals

W e were able to help Cornelius and nellie because of

the generous support of our members and volunteers.

Although both were cared for at home by sacramento sPCA

staff, they were just two of 1,044 animals placed into new

homes because they were first able to heal and grow in vol-

unteer foster homes.

You can help us with these special cases by becoming

a foster care volunteer. Animals like Cornelius, nellie and

little Benny (above) need you to help them with:

Ongoing medical treatment

A place to recover from surgery

Growing strong and big enough for adoption

Coming out of their shell and gaining comfort

around people

ww GET INvOlvED | Visit sspca.org/foster or call

(916) 504-2808.

if you’re unable to provide hands-on care, please consider

donating to our Paws for Health fund. this fund helps us

to care for special-needs animals when they need it most.

ww lEARN MORE | Visit sspca.org/pawsforhealth or

call (916) 504-2843.

For two weeks, Caronna-Craig provided the kitten with subcu-taneous fluids and fed him through a syringe. The swelling began to go down, but as a result Cornelius’s weight dropped below the required two pound minimum for surgery.

Caronna-Craig continued with the delicate care he required—and it made all the difference. He started to behave like a kitten, getting to know toys and how to play with them; however, the injured leg still stood in his way, so she brought him into work for surgery.

In mid-November, Dr. Siperstein-Cook amputated the injured limb. As a result, Cornelius was finally able to blossom.

“The day after his surgery he was climbing and jumping around,” said Caronna-Craig. “You could tell that he was excited to be able to move and that he felt better because the leg was gone. Comparing his before and after, we knew just how painful his injury had been for him. He’s a completely different animal.”

The same can be said now for the tiny little Chihuahua

found on the street.

“She was just three weeks old and weighed only 13 ounces when she arrived,” explained Sarah Varanini, Sacramento SPCA foster care coordinator. “She was triaged immediately, but we couldn’t get her to stop trembling.”

The puppy was so small that her system couldn’t regulate her body temperature. Staff acted fast and improvised a sweater out of a women’s sock and placed her on a heating pad.

Then, they named the tiny puppy Nellie and waited.

Unsure if she would survive, Varanini took Nellie home for the night. There she began what became a two-week routine of feeding her every two hours.

“It took some time, but she started to thrive. She reached a weight of one pound and was able to stand, walk, and eat on her own,” said Varanini. “She even started playing with my pets.”

But the excitement was short-lived. Less than two months later, Nellie suffered a setback. On the drive home one day, Varanini noticed Nellie had become unresponsive. She quickly returned to the shelter and Sacramento SPCA Chief of Surgery Dr. Giselle Chan began working on Nellie.

Dr. Chan found both her heart rate and body temperature below normal. She suspected a hypoglycemic episode and immediately started working with her team to revive Nellie. They administered Karo syrup and warm fluids and placed the puppy on a heating pad. After 20 minutes, Nellie finally woke up.

Over the next two months, Varanini dedicated her days and nights to helping Nellie grow stronger. She needed to get her to the two-pound mark so that Dr. Chan could perform spay and hernia surgery on Nellie. Both surgeries were required before she could be placed for adoption.

In late February, Nellie beat the odds: She weighed in at two pounds.

little Benny is one of the many homeless

animals who were recently helped by our

foster care program and our Paws for Health fund.

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Where are they now?

Cornelius now goes by the name Felix. He is thriving in his new home with Barbara Schwierzke and her friend Jeff. Barbara brought Felix home to be a companion to both her and her four-year-old orange tabby, Mathias. “He’s a comfort,” Schwierzke, who suffers from anxiety, explains. “He knows when I’m not feeling well and comes to me so I can talk to him.”

Nellie is now the littlest pup of a Chihuahua trio. She was adopted into a home that already rescued two other Chihuahuas.

Given her delicate circumstances, those eager to adopt Nellie had to write a short essay explaining why they wanted her to be a part of the family. Jennifer and Steve Styduhar wrote:

“ …the only word that comes to mind is, ‘yes.’ I guess it’s like

when you find that missing puzzle piece and immediately you

know exactly where it fits. Our hearts tell us that nellie would

fit perfectly into our family.”

And she did, like so many others before her, because we were able to foster their future.

Cornelius, now named Felix,

is thriving in his new home.

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50–80% off select merchandise

Daily special sales

Big weekend sale events

Monthly promotions

NEW! Second Saturday Sales Events

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Fetch a great deal

6 l “Sleeping, it’s what cats do best. It’s why they are my heroes.”—Jarod Kintz

Are you energetic and enthusiastic, have a passion for helping animals,

and want to deepen your involement in the community?

Join the Sacramento SPCA Street Team—an amazing group of sPCA

staff and volunteers who’ll soon be hitting the streets at local events!

You’ll make a difference in the lives of homeless animals by spreading the

word about our many services. We want everyone in sacramento to know

about the sacramento sPCA and what a special place it is. the street team

is open to sacramento sPCA volunteers who have completed the volunteer

Join the Sacramento SPca Street Team!have fun …and be an advocate for animals

orientation course and who can com-

mit to attending at least one event

per month.

GET INvOlvED | email Community

engagement Coordinator Julianne

Byer at jbyer@sspca.org or call (916)

504-2868.

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”—elbert Hubbard l 7

Your donated vehicle can help

save an animal’s life!

Tax-deductible donation.

Free towing. Fast, easy service.

1.877.707.SPCA

donate your wheels

daisy is such a sweetheart! so smart, so

loving, so chill, and just amazing. All she

wants is to make us happy and she is doing

just that. thanks to your staff for taking such

good care of her when she came to you.

Happy EndingsWe love To HeAr how Sacramento SPCA alumni are doing

in their new homes! Please email a high-resolution photo

and your happy ending story to lkirrene@sspca.org. Your

companion will be posted on our Happy endings bulletin

board in Gracie’s Adoption Center and may be featured

in Heartline. Be sure to include your pet’s name and year

of adoption.

8 l “Be brave, little rabbit. Take a chance.”—CHerise sinClair

“daisy, adopted 2013

koda, adopted 2014

bella, adopted 2013

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sherpa, adopted 2014

walter, adopted 2014

“A meow massages the heart.”—stuart MCMillan l 9

jeanie, adopted 2013

bear, adopted 2011

Bear and Katie (above)

are volunteers in Mercy

General’s animal-assisted

therapy program, s.O.u.L.

(source of unconditional

Love).

lottie, adopted 2013

odie, adopted 2010

Odie’s my little ray of sunshine, and he’s one of the

best additions to my life. thank you, ssPCA, for all

that you do and for giving me the opportunity to find

my furry little friend.

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daisy, adopted 2013

idalou, adopted 2013

oliver, adopted 2013

mr. jingles, adopted 2011 (with three canine companions)

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Today’s children are the companion animal guard-

ians of tomorrow. in addition to birthday parties, we

offer a range of amazing humane education programs

to help kids understand the importance of kindness,

respect, and responsibility for all animals.

CAMP kINDNESS is a fun, interactive way for kids

to learn about pets and animal-related issues through

games, crafts, guest speakers, and plenty of hands-on

socialization with adoptable animals. Camps fill fast

and meet during the summer, school holidays, and

select times during the school year.

ClASSROOM PRESENTATIONS for kids pre-school

and up include “Being safe with dogs” (great for K–4

classes) and “too Many Pets!,” an interactive explora-

tion of pet overpopulation and possible solutions. No

fee, but donations are welcome.

ADOPTION CENTER TOuRS are available for field

trips, scout troops, and youth organizations from

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and thursdays. tours

last 45 minutes and are preceded by a brief educa-

tional presentation. Reservations are required. All

ages are welcome: $2/child, $20 minimum.

lEARN MORE! Visit www.sspca.org/education or

contact humane education Manager dee dee drake

at (916) 504-2849 or ddrake@sspca.org.

Once lIla epsteIn heard that she could have her ninth birthday party at the Sacramento SPCA, no other venue would do.

“We’d talked about a few of the options, and she just wasn’t excited about any of them,” ays Lila’s mom, Angel Epstein. “I saw an ad on Facebook for the SPCA’s birthday parties, and as soon as I mentioned it to Lila, her eyes lit up.”

The Foulks Ranch Elementary third grader is a lifelong animal lover. Her parents, Angel and Jeremy, own and operate Pets to Go, a pet food and supplies boutique with two locations in Elk Grove. The Epsteins became the first family to participate in the Sacramento SPCA’s new Party Animals! birthday party program, where children ages five to 12 can celebrate their

big day at the Sacramento SPCA with up to 14 guests, games, a craft project, a little education, and of course an encounter with a four-legged friend or two.

“Offering birthday parties is another way to get families involved with the SPCA,” says CEO Rick Johnson. “Our day camps have been such a huge success and we want families to view us as a resource.”

Some of the “party animals” opt to request donations for the Sacramento SPCA in lieu of or in addition to gifts for themselves, resulting in an array of food, treats, toys and goodies for the shelter animals.

“We threw the ‘no presents’ idea out there to Lila and initially we got a bit of sulking,” says Epstein. “We said, ‘Why don’t you sleep on it?’ By the morning she had totally changed her mind and said, ‘Let’s do it’.” Lila’s party guests generously contributed much-needed supplies as well as monetary donations to the Sacramento SPCA. “She felt great about being able to help the dogs and cats,” says Epstein. “Lila told me later that she didn’t mind not getting gifts for herself, because the animals got things they could really use.”

The party was a resounding success.

“Everything, across the board, was fantastic,” says Epstein. “It was very well-organized and the kids had a blast. We loved having the private room to ourselves, and Lila hasn’t stopped talking about the pug she met!”

Party Animals!

Birthday girl

lila Epstein and

friends with SPCA

ambassador,

Marley.

…by Dee Dee Drake humane education Manager

A great part of the work we do at the Sacramento SPCA is to reach out and connect

with the community to strengthen the bond they have with their pet, as well as to help them keep their pet as a beloved member of the family.

As part of this ongoing work we developed two new dog train-ing programs focused on helping puppies learn how to be great pets and pit bulls to be ambassadors of their breeds. While developing the coursework, I was taken back to two incredible dogs I’ve met over the years as a behavior and training specialist.

First, there was Baxter…

Before coming to the Sacramento SPCA, I worked as a dog trainer in Texas. One of the first puppies to attend my puppy class was a 10-week- old terrier mix named Baxter. He was shy with other dogs, but when it came to people he pushed his way in and made demands for attention.

For the first couple weeks, he didn’t know how to respond to the activity in class. The other puppies were running around and playing together, but not Baxter. He sat back and observed. So, I got to work.

We started by working on his greeting behavior with new people. When Baxter arrived, he was jump-ing and nipping, grabbing hands, pant legs, and anything else he could get a hold of, so we gave him something else to do with his mouth—a chew toy. By redirecting him and rewarding him with treats and positive attention for good behaviors (e.g., staying calm, keeping his teeth off of people, etc.) he eventually learned where to put his teeth and became a respectful little pup.

We a lso worked on sett ing boundaries by helping his owners positively teach their puppy what is

expected of him and the rules he needed to live by. Puppies are a lot like babies and children.

We have to teach them what we want them to do and, sometimes more importantly, what

we don’t want them to do.

As a result of his hard work, by the end of the six-week course Baxter was having the time of his life with all of the other puppies—and we helped him get there with proper introductions and gentle oversight on how to play appropriately with others.

Then, there was Lacey...

In recent years here at the Sacramento SPCA, I met Lacey. Lacey is a 50-pound, nine-month-old pit bull terrier mix who is full of energy and made of solid muscle. Her owners brought her to class because she wasn’t listening to them, was chewing things up in their home, and they didn’t know how to go about training her.

I immediately started working with her family on calming exercises and taught them how to give her positive attention. I also provided an exercise program, which was quite extensive

…by val Masters, CPdt, CdBC Community services director and

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12 l “A dog is a good friend of a man and perhaps better than many of his best friends.”—anuJ soMany

“old dogs live longer by learning new tricks”—ConstanCe CHuKs Friday l 13

“Having the guidance and expertise

of a trainer by your side as you help your

dog navigate the world can make all the differ-

ence—and help you to form a lasting bond

with your pet.”

—VAL MAsteRs

because Lacey needed a lot of exercise. The program included daily exercise recommendations and suggested mental activity games (e.g., hide and seek, tug games, fetch, and so forth). Lacey truly fit the saying, “A tired dog is a good dog.”

Once we were able to meet her mental and physical exercise needs, we began to work on her training. Using positive reinforcement methods, she became an enthusiastic learner doing very well in class. In fact, with our over-sight she won the prize for “Most Improved” at the end of the course session.

What they inspired…

Because of the strength, energy and intelligence of Lacey’s breed, I worked with the owners both before and after class on things specific to helping pit bulls. It was during those sessions that I realized we needed specialized

coursework for the breed. As a result, we are now offer-ing the Sacramento SPCA’s first “For Pitty’s Sake” class to teach pit bulls how to be ambassadors of their breed.

In addition, we are also now offering a “Puppy 101” class for owners to teach their own 10–16 week old puppies how to be well mannered and better socialized, all of which helps them to be happy and well adjusted, making for an enjoyable life for all at home.

Having the guidance and expertise of a trainer by your side as you help your dog navigate the world can make all the difference—and help you to form a lasting bond with your pet. We hope to see you in class!

see you at the training Center!The Sacramento SPCA offers 15 dog training classes a week, from basic coursework

to advanced training such as tricks class, classes for seniors, and Canine Good Citizen

certification. Now, we’re happy to also offer:

PuPPY 101 | FOR PuPPIES 10–16 WEEkS | YOuR PuPPY WIll lEARN:

How to listen

Puppy basics, including house training and how to redirect chewing and nipping

Basic training, including sit, stay, down, come, and wait at the door

Walking politely on leash

How to interact in playgroups

And socialization with people

FOR PITTY’S SAkE | FOR PIT BullS AND PIT Bull MIxES

PROGRAM FOCuS:

Exercise

Good nutrition

Providing structure in the home

IN ADDITION, THE COuRSE WIll COvER:

Basic training, including sit, stay, down, shake, come, and wait at the door

Walking politely on leash

Appropriate toys for the breed

How to play with pit bulls, including recommended games

understanding “bully breed” behavior

What owners can do to help their dogs be pit bull ambassadors

For more information visit sspca.org/behavior.

14 l “emptiness comes from filling yourself up with what’s meant for others.”—ConstanCe CHuKs Friday

THE GIFT THAT kEEPS GIvING | For her 13th

birthday, Alanna O’neill (with helping hound Bodie)

asked her guests to make donations to the sacra-

mento sPCA in lieu of gifts. Thank you for raising

more than $250 Alanna!

BROWNIE TROOP 101 from sacramento collected food,

towels and other supplies for the animals in our care.

What amazing, compassionate kids!

ONGOING SuPPORT | 10-year-old Miles Yee (with canine

pal Katie) has raised funds for the sPCA for the past

couple of years. Most recently he earned more than $200

for the animals through a very successful holiday cookie

sale. thank you Miles!

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GIRl POWER | Members of sacramento Girl scout troop

413 earned their Bronze Award by designing and complet-

ing a community service project that included a variety

of activities for the sPCA—including collecting donated

items, raising more than $200 to buy animal toys, and

baking 638 dog treats!

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a seventh grader Jillie Kate Randle held a drive at her school, Our Lady

of the Assumption, and gathered 35 bags of food, blankets, towels and

toys for the animals at our shelter. WAY TO GO, JIllIE!

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Calendars are just $15.

sspca.org/2015calendar

or mail a check to: Sacramento SPCA Calendar 6201 Florin Perkins road | Sacramento, CA 95828

OuR PRICElESS GEM | twice a week, soon-to-be-100-year-old

Raynia Kinniston is behind the jewelry counter at the sacramento

sPCA thrift store, helping customers find just what they need.

Raynia discovered the sacramento sPCA through long-time friend

and animal rescuer Marta Anquiano, who joins her at the thrift store

for each shift.

“I love animals, but it’s hard for me to walk a dog,” Raynia

explains. “I love working here. The people are so nice.”

When asked her secret to longevity, Raynia had no easy answer. But

we suspect that it’s never slowing down—and helping those who

need it most. —BY tRACie POPMA

THANkS TO OuR FRIENDS AT RANDlE!

Little nellie, with elise hawkins from Randle

Communications, presenting a donation to the sPCA.

Read Nellie’s heartwarming story on page 3.

reServe Your 2015 SPCA CAleNDAr ToDAY

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In honor of…“Chipper” and “Rusty”Katherine A. Nichols“CP,” “Honey,” and “MJ”Elena Duarte“Patches” and “Dakota”Terry L. FerenceDebbie Davis’ Clients

Debra D. DavisMuriel Flitcroft

Dale S. WilsonMs. Arlene Getz

Randy and Patricia GetzDaniel & Diane Herteg

Geoffrey HertegRick Johnson

Elizabeth H. ShattuckMadeleine Levy

Katie LawlorRay Mendez and “Pierre”Rima Mendez and “Pierre”Debbie Nevius and “Chewie”

Ben LedfordJanie Raju

Susan WatkinsIris Nicole Van VoorhisMary McElhaneySarah Varanini and Dr. Laurie

Siperstein-CookRichard Rose and Kathy

LelevierKara WelshAndrea Nowak

In memory of…“Buddy” Maine Coon CatSherry L. Davenport“Buddy” PetersenMel H. Petersen“Captain Midnight”Randolph Robin“Chloe”Randy Mael“Dikon”Devangi K. Bhatt“Kittles”Robin Klomparens“London” and “Cairo”Richard Bischel“Mattie” AtkinsTyler Atkins“Midori”Annette Adler-Lee“Nubie” PotterWeston Potter“Petey”Linda K. Wark

“Piper”Amber Alves-McAuley“Pyrate”Amy Chiuu“Raffaella” and “Burghley”

McHenryMalcolm and Anne

McHenry“Sabrina”Sanjaya Nath“Sassy “ and “Brock”Deborah and Dennis

Shanahan“Scully” and “Mama”Terrence T. Snook“Suppy” Baotran Bui“Willow”David Camozzi“All our cats who have

passed”Nancy and Sam CoffeeDebra “Debbie” BellLaura HeyckFamily and friendsMichael Broderick

Family and friendsMamie Lillian Castro

Family and friendsCatherine Mary Costanza

Julie ShulmanFamily and friendsChris CravensJoyce CravensScott Paul Crosbie

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Join us for an

eSTATe PlANNING SemINAr

Providing for the care of your loved ones—

both two- and four-legged

—in your estate plans is important.

In our Free seminar acclaimed estate

planning attorney mark Drobny will explain

wills, trusts, probate and taxes—and how

you can include provisions for your pets.

Tuesday, June 3 @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 @ 10 a.m.

Tuesday, December 2 @ 1 p.m.

To reServe Your SPoT call rebecca Brown: (916) 504-2803

HAve You INCluDeD THe SACrAmeNTo SPCA IN Your eSTATe PlANS?

Please let us know! We’d love to include

you in our Circle of Compassion.

Contact lesley Kirrene

(916) 504-2805 | lkirrene@sspca.org

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YOu DONT HAvE TO BE one of the world’s finest athletes to

go for the gold. in fact, you don’t have to be an athlete at all!

You can go for the gold—and achieve it—by getting out there

and making a difference for local animals in need.

Last year, Kim Fuiks made a difference. she set a goal to raise $1,000

for the doggy dash and exceeded her goal by raising $3,095 and com-

ing in as one of the top individual fundraisers for the event.

“People are so passionate about animals,” she explained. “When they saw what I was doing and who I was raising money for they wanted to share their stories and donate to my effort.”

We asked Kim how she did it and she shared the following tips:

Set a goal and start talking about it. tell all of your friends and

family what you’re doing and ask if they’ll contribute. send emails, post

to Facebook and give them a call. soon, you’ll start seeing checks in

the mail and donations online.

Look for support. hold a bake sale—and ask your friends to contrib-

ute cakes and cookies. see if your employer or other local businesses

they can help. Kim did and learned that her manager at a local nord-

strom’s is a dog lover. the manager was so excited about what Kim was

doing that she let her hold a bake sale at the store—which helped Kim

exceed her goal.

Stay motivated. don’t lose sight of why you’re fundraising for the

sacramento sPCA. Kim always remembered that she wanted to help

others experience what she does with her dog, Marley.

“Dogs bring so much joy to your life,” she said. “I want others to experience that and feel the joy that I do.”

And spread the joy she did. With the help of Kim and so many others

who raised funds for the doggy dash last year, we were able to place

thousands of dogs into new homes.

Going for the Gold

…by Tracie Popma Public Relations and Marketing Manager

three simple tips to meet your doggy dash goal from a top fundraiser

The Doggy Dash is the greatest event in Northern California for pets

and their people. Join us.

Together, we can make a difference for animals.

Saturday, June 7, 2014 | William land Park | Sacramento

LEArN mOrE | sspca.org/dash

GOlD STAR FuNDRAISER | Kim Fuiks with

her husband, Brett, and much-loved Australian

shepherd, Marley.

“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.”—baraCK obaMa l 17

NONPROFIT ORG.

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SACRAMENTO CA

sacramento society for the prevention of cruelty to animals6201 Florin-Perkins Road

Sacramento, CA 95828

(916) 383-PETS | www.sspca.org

Shelter Hours

Wed–Sun, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed Mon–Tues

sacramento

SPCA

Join Lasher Auto group and the Sacramento SPCA

Saturday, September 27

third annual

lasher polo classican unparalleled experience at northern

california’s premier polo eventcd

YOu’ll ENJOY …

Equestrian demonstrations | Champagne divot stomp

Exhibition match | Hat parade | Food & wine tasting

Silent auction | Shops | live music

purchase tickets online: sspca.org/polo

(916) 504-2802 | events@sspca.org

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