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Shelter WISH LIST The “dog days of summer” has a whole different meaning for the homeless canine and feline shelter residents. Please remember your animal friends at C.A.R.E. The Shelter’s Summer Wish List includes:• Bleach• Copy paper • Dish soap• Paper Towels

And especially, • Foster Homes

Leave a message on C.A.R.E.’s voicemail at 847 – 705 – 2653 for more information.

Strutting SuccessDespite chilly spring weather, this year’s Strutters collectively raised nearly $22,000 for C.A.R.E. coffers.by Janice Cha

1 Strutting Success2 Letter from Linda Gelb,

C.A.R.E. President

2 2010 Strut Sponsors, Supporters & Participants

4 Donations

6 C.A.R.E. Wins $500 Facebook Contest

6 Troop Beautifies Shelter Grounds

6 C.A.R.E. Will Take Them Back7 C.A.R.E. Alumni Update8 Dog Wash Information

PawPrintsC.A.R.E. FOR TH E EVANSTON AN I MAL SH E LTE R N EWSLETTE R

SUMMER 2010volume 18number 02

Who would have thought, in these recessionary times, that we would have had the most successful Strut for Strays in the past decade? That’s exactly what happened on a chilly, blustery Saturday in early May, the day of the 15th annual event. “We had 229 registrants, which is the highest registration turnout since 2000, and almost 50 people more than the annual average of about 180 participants over the last decade,” reports Strut Organizer Megan Lutz. “Altogether we raised nearly $22,000 in support of C.A.R.E.” None of this would have happened without help from many quarters, starting with the Strut’s event sponsors: Mary Summerville, Prairie Shore Properties, who donated the tee-shirts; Chicagoland Tails and Dr. Julia Weertman for the goodie bags; Evanston Subaru in Skokie for refreshments; and the Dog Obedience Group for the Doggie Carnival.

Thanks also goes to C.A.R.E.’s young Shelter Helpers for raising more than $850. The team of junior volunteers, led by Vicky Pasenko, included Kate Ellenwood-Bird, Luca Ferinca, Anna Heinz, Alyssa Horwitz, Julian Wagner and Kurtis Young. Top fundraisers received prizes from local businesses, including Abt Electronics, Charter One Bank, CJ Arthur’s Bar & Grill, Dengeos, Jewel-Osco, Walgreens and Dr. Julia Weertman. And as always, the Strut wouldn’t function without the willing hands of the many C.A.R.E. volunteers who spent the morning setting up, stepping up and cleaning up. Turn to page 2 for a full list of Strut sponsors, supporters and participants.

Summer Dog WaSHSaturday, July 24, 201011 a.m. – 2 p.m.Evanston Subaru3340 Oakton, Skokie

FaLL Dog WaSHSaturday, Sept. 11, 20109 a.m. – 2 p.m.Evanston Animal Shelter2310 Oakton, Evanston

C.a.r.e. Bake SaLeSaturday, Oct. 2, 20107:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Evanston Farmers’ MarketUniversity Place & Oak Ave.

HoLIDaY C.a.r.e. FaIreSaturday, Nov. 27, 201011 a.m. – 5 p.m.Unitarian Church1330 Ridge, Evanston

Strut 2010 photos can be found online at http://ow.ly/1TkGi.

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August? Already? How time flies when life is busy. We’ve been busy at C.A.R.E., too, meeting with

City of Evanston Facilities Management on the building expansion. Architect selection is imminent,

as will be the need to raise the funds to finance the construction. We expect the cost of the expansion

to be more than the initial $1 million we had anticipated in 2008. We’ll have a better estimate soon.

Our K-9 Advanced Volunteer Trainer program graduated its first class. We’ve trained 14 volunteers

in dog obedience and basic canine behavior. Once our dogs have had their initial behavior evaluations

and vet care, our ATVs begin training them on a daily basis. We are very proud of their achievement.

And they’re making a big difference with our dogs. Not only are C.A.R.E. dogs becoming more

adoptable, but they are also getting important mental and physical stimulation, which helps many

of them adapt to life in the kennel while they await their forever homes.

That brings me to a request. Years ago, when there was a 45-day limit on how long we could hold

a dog or cat, our wish list asked for foster homes. Although now they can stay until they are adopted,

we’ve encountered another issue. Length of time doesn’t always equal quality of time for some dogs or

cats. The time in cages takes its toll, and animals that might have been great pets are now shells of their

former selves. Hence the need again for qualified foster homes.

If you are an experienced pet owner, with time to spend with a foster pet, live in the Evanston or

immediate area and can be available during adoption hours, please consider opening your home to

a foster pet. C.A.R.E. pays for food, vet care and medications, and fostering can give a great deal of

satisfaction as you see the pet grow healthier, more secure, and more confident and get adopted. Call

847-705-2653 and leave a message for Chris (cats), or Linda (dogs), if you can help.

Thanks to all of you for your continued support of C.A.R.E. and C.A.R.E. events.

Be kind to your pets and yourself.

Linda J. Gelb, C.A.R.E. President

STruT SPoNSorSMary Summerville – Prairie Shore

PropertiesChicagoland Tails MagazineDr. Julia Weertman, DDSEvanston Subaru in SkokieDog Obedience Group

BuSINeSS SuPPorTerSAbt ElectronicsBarker’s DozenThe Barking LotCamp DogwoodCarriage Hill KennelsThe Cat’s MeowCharter One Bank

Cupman PromotionsCJ Arthur’s Bar & GrillDengeos, SkokieDevon BankDunkin’ Donuts (Green Bay Rd.)Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co.Fit + FriskyIams Eukanuba Co.Illinois Bone & Joint InstituteJewel Food Store (Wilmette)KafeinKriser’s Feeding Pets for LifeMorton Grove Animal HospitalNorth Shore AutomotiveOffice Depot Evanston (Green

Bay Rd.)Paws Pet PlacePerkowitz Window FashionsPoochie’s – Home of the

Cheddar Burger

R.C. Danon Gallery Schwartzhoff Cleaners

Walgreens Corp.

ToP-DoLLar STruTTer$Angi McGrathSheri Cisco-MooreStephanie BrashBarbara RooksVicky PasenkoJeanette RiceFrank MeisterAngela CotromanesDinah LipmanJennifer LaswellLouis WoolLarry LarsenDaniel ShibaPeter DoanDavid RichardsonCheri BeedermanAlaina FranoKatherine MendozaHali GallayMarty Goldblatt

STruTTerS + DogS*denotes C.A.R.E. AlumniJoyce Altman + LeilaMichael Altman + SophieJoanna Antkowiak + CaptainAlisa Arnoff + LilyAdva Avni + MaggieEmily Baer + TuckerSuzanne Baltes + Xia, Augie

& Friday

Virginia Barry Joan Becker + QuinnCheri & Asher Beederman + Katie*Corki BernsteinLynn Besser + Ella*Nell Boylan + GusStephanie Brash + RufusBrandy Buckingham + FredRobert Buckingham + ValentineFrank Byers + TimberLynn Caroli + LucySheri Cisco-Moore + DiamondCotromanes + WrigleyJeremy Dadivas + BusterSue Dahlkamp

thank you!

Published by C.A.R.E. Community Animal Rescue Effort

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P.O. Box 1964Evanston, Illinois 60204

SHeLTer aDDreSS2310 Oakton Street

Evanston, Illinois 60202847 – 866 – 5080

aDoPTIoN HourSMonday thru Thursday

6:00 – 8:00 pmSaturday and Sunday

12:00 – 3:30 pm

CoNTaCTwww.care - evanston . org

847 – 705 – 2653

eDITorIaLLINDA GELB

publisher & C.A.R.E. president

JANICE CHAchief editor & friday dog volunteer

MEGAN LUTZpublicity v.p. & thursday supervisor

and cat volunteerROSE GALLOWAY

database coordinator & tuesday supervisor and cat adoption counselor

KAREY UHLERdesign and production editor

& saturday cat volunteer

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Community Animal Rescue Effort for the Evanston Animal Shelter — an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization — serves Evanston and surrounding communities by fostering healthy, positive relationships between people and companion animals.

C.A.R.E. PURSUES ITS MISSION By:• Providing for Shelter animals’ needs,

including medical, food, behavior modification, socialization and safety;

• Placing animals in safe, healthy environments;

• Promoting the humane treatment of animals through community education; and

• Controlling pet overpopulation through spay/neuter and feral cat management programs.

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Steve Dale + EthelWendy DeCarlo + WinnieMichelle Demos + AubreyLynn Dempsey + ShadowPeter Doan + Maggie*Denise Drawe + LouisLori Ecker + LailaAmanda EckermannLindsey & Stephen Edison + LunaKate Ellenwood-BirdAlex Elliott + LuckyDaphne Fair-Leary + GingerJamie FarrellLuca FerincaAnne Feuerstein + DinahBud Fisher + NormSherry Fisher & Nell + Mo’bKurt Ford + ParkerKent Frankfother + Mac*Alaina Frano + OreoKelly Frentzel + OliverLaura Frisch + Sabrina*Jarrod Gaither + CharlieHali Gallay + GizmoNiketa Gandhi + GnocchiLinda Gelb + Tawny*Sharon Geslewitz + Sheila & GusAmanda Ghezzi + MasonValerie Glinski + CodyBill & Audrey GohrMarty & Gail Goldblatt + Yankee*,

ChooChoo*, Trixie* & Happy*Hunter GottliebKam GottliebSusan GottliebCynthia Gran + Pippin*Mary Groh + HankGarry Grygotis + MaggieMichele Grygotis + LukeGerald & Lynn Gutierrez + BruceDonna Heeter + TuckerDavid Heidt + Matilde & MaxAnna HeinzBill Hellman + SydneyConnie Hines + MamboAlyssa HorwitzBarbara Hufnus + JackThomas HumbertSally Hunt & Bill Horstman + FigMichael HurdBrenda IrwinLinda Jacobs + CookieSally Jensen + JoeyJanice JeongDarci Johnson + HarryAnnemarie Joseph + GracieRuss Joseph + GracieJohn Kackley + AnnieCecilia Kearney + Xia, Augie

& FridayLynn Kendall + JackJinhee Kim + ApplePaula Kout + BuddyCarrie Koziol + MadduxVictoria KraftCheryl Kramer + Tippy & HarleyLindsey Krukowski + GibsonDonna Kuo + SageCourtney Lanier + Zorra

Larry Larsen + ClipperJulie Larson + TallulahJennifer Laswell + Izzy*Jerry Leary + EvieIgor Lekhtman + Caleb*Cindy LevinKathy Lichtenstein + RexDinah & Willie Lipman + SamZachary Lobman + JunebugNanci Lorenz + ClydeElaina Lowe + KenoCraig LucciJacqueline LutarKristina & Ryan Marinas + RustyFiona Maxwell + SkyeMartin Maxwell + VinnieMary Ann Mayfield + PhoebeMelissa Mazur + LuellaChris McAvoy + MaverickSally McFall & Grace Jackson

+ BusterAngi McGrath + TimberFrank Meister + ZoeKatherine Mendoza + SnowballIrene Meyer + EbonyJorie Minsky + Millie*Kim Moloney + Mathilde & FrankieJill Monoscalco + ChompersDebbie MurrayDavid & Marian Nanberg + WrigleyMallory Neuberg + TobyJoan Neumahr + OllieJulie Newfeld + HoneyCarrie Nutter + GraysonFran O’Connell + MarleyLynn OlmanLaura Olson + Blaze, Aggie

& CecilaGina Ome + AngusMasako Osaka + Mickey CassidyMerrill O’Shaughnessy + MaizeyScott PalakowDavid Parlin + WilsonVicky Pasenko + Nellie*Shriya Patel + MotoCaitlin PelleriteMichael Perez + BusterSandy Perez + GrizzlyCorinne Pitterman + ThelmaDaniel Pitterman + PumpkinKayleigh PittermanStephanie PittermanElaine Purnell + Liz*Rhonda Purwin + MaysaMadeleine QuackenbushLinda Raphael + Fly, Elf & JettJeanette & Lanell Rice + DempseyDavid Richardson + JoeyCathy RobertsSabrina RobertsonKathleen Roderer + DarwinKristina Roderer + BentleyKurt Roderer + KayaBarbara & Ben Rooks + SienaPam Rosenbusch + KellyCynthia Ross + Charlotte & MaujaNadine Rozowsky + EmmaMichael SaboMargaret Sannasardo + Barkley

Lindsey Saxe + CallieAndrew Schatz + RavenAnn Schedl + PennyBeth Schinoff + CodyJill Schlottman + Henry & LuckyElaine Schwartz + KimmiTina Seastrom + Marcella

Nolan Shaeer + Bernie & RubyPaula Shaevitz + ChampCheryl Sheridan + MaggieThaddeus ShermanDaniel & Monika Shiba + DylanIlene Siegel + StormyBrian Simkin + RylieCharles Simone + CH. Sara Kiss

Me A LotChristopher & Kim Skubic + RustyJessica Stapp + HaroldLesley Steilberg + FrancisSteven SteilbergLouise Strall + TravisLinda StrassburgerKate Sweas + Rosie*Sue Ter Maat + CleopatraGloria Thayer + BoscoDiana Tucker + TallulahChris Vijitchanton + ChaseFelicia VijitchantonBeatrix WagnerJulian Wagner + SaltyGayle Washlow Kaufman + AllieJulia Weertman + Kate & NellieCarrie White + RollieApril Wiencek + BarkleyJeannice WilliamsJackie Wilson + DomerElizabeth Winberg + WillieMitch Witkov + Kaiser

Cathy Witt + Tiki BarberStanley Wojciechowski + JackPamela Wollert + MazyCaroline Wood + HamptonLouis Wool + TotoroGrace Works + ScoutJohn & Nicole Wroblewski + BaileyMarkus Wunder

Chris Wynn + LucyCarmen Wyttenbach + MonroeJeffrey WyttenbachIzumi yamada + Weeman*Jeff yerro + ZoeBonnie yocus + FinolaJoanne yocus + BleuKurtis youngKaris youngblood + Goliath

‘armCHaIr’ STruTTerSMarvin & Ann Bashook LeinerBen Brener & Eileen Liederman

+ Bingo & PepeDebra BruceSusan OrlowskiTraci Paetsch + LucyDennis RandallSalvatore ScharpenbergBen Schueler Judith & David Schiffman + Amil*Gerald Sweas & Sharleen BarronLynn Thiel + MercedezKarey UhlerEvelyn Wegner + ClarkMarsha Weitzman

gooDY-Bag aSSemBLerSCheri & Asher BeedermanCorki & Hal BernsteinMichelle HammondRobyn KaplanKathy & Leah PassmanSusie & Matt ReganPam TraceyJoan NeumahrBarbara WalczakWith C.A.R.E. volunteers:

Megan Lutz, Paula Keats and Laura Frisch

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These donations were received between March 2010 and June 2010. Our apologies to the donors missing from the March 2010 PawPrints.

NurTurerS ($500+)Tom & Dana ClancyMerv DukattEllen FendrichSteve JungmannKatherine Soodek FoundationSusan MylerMichael & Vicky PerlmanHelen WilksWilliam M. Hales FoundationCaregIverS ($250–499)AnonymousDonald Bertucci & Anita RemJudy JumpJustin Wynn FundPetSmart Charities, PetSmart.comPatricia RidenbaughDavid & Judith SaariTrish WinterProvIDerS ($100–249)Alenka Andress Constance BauerDr. & Mrs. Nevin BerglundBeth BolickThania BoznosGerald & Susan CanterC.A.R.E. VolunteersLydia CohanCongregation Sukkat ShalomElizabeth de la BaumeLyndsay DeckertFiona DillionMr. & Mrs. Ryan EdwardsCarol Krizman & Michael FinnertyLinda FloresFox Animal HospitalMarylou & Pat GalinskiSharon GilmoreGirl Scout Troop #101Garry & Michele GrygotisDr. James Hagedorn, DVMBarbara HowardDr. Betty JackaTom & Pat JamesRae H. KendrickAnn LermanThe Lezark FamilySally LynchAlice MagosKim NeubergCoralie & Gregory Norwell

Lynn OlmanSusan OrlowskiDennis P. RandallEli RobbRuth Rosenberg-EvansLucille RugenGina SaundersSusan ScheibergPam SeamanJoanne StackJane StasnyChristopher Swanson

Terry TakemotoAnne & Ray TatalovichEdward & Adrienne TraismanLisa Von DrehleNanette White-yongWilliam Earle & Joyce WoodsLisa yaremkoFrIeNDS (up to $100)A.F. Bairstow General TruckingMary Lou AbrahamsonHenry AkerhaugenAngie AlexanderAmerica’s CharitiesKathy & Richard AndersonHelen AppelJanine AxelrodNancy BabiarzJames BairstowJack BannonMarilee BassRandy BaumannClaire BentcoverAlli BernsteinWilliam & Joanne BiderbostSteven & Colleen BoharDr. R. & Mrs. B. BondRosamond CampbellLee CarbonneauRobert & Lucy ChlebounCathryn ChristensenLois CichowiczBrien ComerfordH. Jacqueline CraneJames & Mary Helen DalyChristine DeeringMaya DinersteinPeter DoanMargaret DolanNancy DoyleElizabeth DrummondStella DudkowskiAnita EhmkeMargaret E. EisendrathThomas & Jean EllenwoodDorothy FeganJulie & Ed FeldyEric FeltonJoan FestensteinBarbara FieldJackie FreedmanKay FureyRose GallowayDeborah GarberMeghan GaseorGenerations yogaAnneliese GlickLois GoldblattDante GonzalezMiyuki & James GordonAleta HagmanLou E. HaliburtonThe Henley FamilyElizabeth Hennessey & Neil MahTracy HodgsonWilliam HoffmanJill JahantRandall JarosEleanor KahnBarbara KamrathGary & Janet KayKira KonvalJim KratzOllivia W. KrzywdaAnn LanderLap Dog Inc.

Marcia LaufLudmilla LazarAnn LeedsBarbara LesnigRoy & Barbara Ann LewisScott LoeffJacqueline LutarFlorence MalizolaCharles & Gloria MarshallBridget MartinMaria MattoxGary & Nancy MaydewDavid & Susan MayerMary T. McAuliffeNancy McChesneyBill & Carma McClureDonna McGrathC. McLaughlinMarietta McPikeRuthann MedvilleKathryn MickleJanet MillerFelicity Miller-JonesMary Elizabeth MinorDiane & Ira MoshmanElenore & Henry MuellerJohn MullinsPat MurphyMyrtle MyszkaCatherine NaglerMary NolanCatherine & M.A. OrpettErika ParkerEric Parker & Rebecca SedMichael & Nanci PerkausPaul & Eleanor PlotnickKate PodjasekScott PolakowMary Therese PowagaMary Preiser-HoffmanGinny ProcuniarSusan PurtellPaul & Pat ReinwaldMichael RenzDavid & Holly ReynoldsEdith RichterRuth RompaAnn RundellMaurice RusnakLaura SalmonDavid SandersTerese SavageSteve SchadaElliot SchwartzTina SeastromJohn & Alissa SeimShirley & Duward ShriverBarbara Ann SmutnikGeraldine SpinellaTom & Polly StilpGertrude Straaton Trust

Sunday Morning CrewPatricia & James SuttonMarilyn & Philip TobiasElinor TurbovMarge UngerJoyce ValentineDirk & Sharon Van AlstyneReta Wells-HowellKeith, Jean & Oakley WhiteRobert & Barbara WichmannPaulette WitschiBrad WynnThe Baxter Employee Giving

CampaignIN HoNor oFRochelle & Ted Adlerin honor of Morrie & Jodi Fefferman Dorothy L. Andersonin honor of Paula & James Kiefer’s birthdaysAlenka Andressin honor of Pet Watchers clients for supporting C.A.R.E.Anonymousin honor of Jeannie, Mila & BonoAnonymousin honor of Lily & PennyAnonymousin honor of Bonita MizellAnonymousin honor of Barb BenjaminBaer Design Groupin honor of SniftySteven & Colleen Boharin honor of Cocoa BoharThe Chavkin Familyin honor of Ozma, our cat that we adopted one year agoBrien Comerfordin honor of All God’s CreaturesStella Dudkowskiin honor of Holiday C.A.R.E. FundJean & Paul Einsweilerin honor of Aunt Jeanie, who we adore The Eisendrath Familyin honor of Mary C. EisendrathElizabeth Erkenswickin honor of Kiefer’s birthdayPeg Erpeldingin honor of Martha’s birthdayRegina Farberin honor of Barbara Kamroth on her birthdayRegina Farberin honor of Edith Richter on her birthday Susan Fortein honor of Kristine FoxSusan Fortein honor of Shayna MullenKelly Franzin honor of IkeDeborah Garberin honor of Dr. Ken SwiatkowskiDeborah Garberin honor of Wendy DeCarloJohn & Hallie Gorupin honor of Sharon SteinWilliam & Gertrude Grishamin honor of Max, the best 17-year-old cat we’ve ever hadDennis Holsapplein honor of Trish WinterHoneywellin honor of Ben Tiemens’ volunteer work Thomas Jacobin honor of Sandy, Goldie, Mila & BonoSusan Johnsonin honor of Alyssa Horwitz

IN HoNor oF DIaNe moe’S BIrTHDaYJudy EastridgeSibby GordonMarianne HunsingerTom ListonJill MacFadyenAnn & John McNamaraDiane MoeDiane ReidyPat & Walter SchmittMary ShepherdPhil & Trish StefanichJanet Watson

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James & Paula Kieferin honor of our birthdayMarvin & Ann Leinerin honor of Tom Stilp Cathy Martinin honor of Chloe Ellis, a terrific cat adopted from C.A.R.E. Bridget McDonoughin honor of Angie Dzikoski for her volunteer work Ellen Meyersin honor of Ernie HuspergerDiane Moein honor of PacoLeslie Nathanin honor of Gail LovingerLeslie Nathanin honor of Julie & Maria

Christopher & Judith Nicholsonin honor of Paula & James Kiefer’s birthdayElizabeth Plonkain honor of Stuart Goldman’s birthdayConstance Porteousin honor of Linda GelbCarol Proeselin honor of Tyler, adopted April 2005Ruth Quossin honor of the Estate of Jean F. Funk Marion Robinsonin honor of Graham RobinsonMargaret Roedein honor of the birthday of Jane Kelley EricksonDaniel Romainin honor of Corwin MarguliesJudi Rosenthalin honor of Chris and her kindnessTena Russin honor of Wendy DeCarlo YoungJanis Sacksin honor of Alyssa HorwitzDavid J. & Margaret Salamonin honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Alyssa HorwitzArona & George Sarfattyin honor of Spice & BrianMelissa Savagein honor of Stephanie & Jack KnishSteven & Margo Scheibergin honor of Dr. Ken Swiatkowski of Bramer Animal HospitalHerb Simmsin honor of Constance BlackSpringtide Pressin honor of Linda & all the awesome volunteers.

Sharon Steinin honor of my 70th birthday from the Franzin FamilyWynn M. Taylorin honor of Cos the Cat & in memory of Ann ParkerLaura Wellsin honor of Edith Richter for her birthdayTrish Winterin honor of Dennis HolsappleRuth & Michael youngin honor of Lucy, Betty & WhitleyNicholas Zerebnyin honor of Dr. Johannes WeertmanIN memorY oFAnonymousin memory of Steve & Margo’s MaxAnonymousin memory of Sammy, a brave and loyal Bichon FriseEllen Ahernin memory of Katmandu, Nero, Pud Ugly, T.L. Kat, Misty Mara, Ore, Blackie & MidnightDolores & Keith Andersonin memory of our Brittany, SammieSusan Aparicioin memory of Joanne BlachutJane & Lee Bannorin memory of Rita: She wasn’t a pet, she was an experience.Anita Benderin memory of Debbie Stockenberg YorkLynn Besserin memory of Zack the DogWalter Blachutin memory of Joanne, master dog-walker and gardener for C.A.R.E.Margaret Bradfordin memory of Tiger & MarmaladeHelen Brennanin memory of Whitey: Pure mutt, one-in-a-million, all eyes and spotsPatricia Browarin memory of CheechWarren Brownin memory of TeddyAlan & Sharon Butmanin memory of our Braveheart: We love you, Junior.Carol Davisin memory of MugsySteve & Deborah Dukein memory of MacKensie: We miss you.Don & Jean Ehlertin memory of Carol ReginatoHanna Eichwaldin memory of Max ScheibergEllen Fendrichin memory of Marilee Spector’s feline companion JuliaJoan Festensteinin memory of beloved CharlieJoan Festensteinin memory of Christine Benn’s YodaJoan Festensteinin memory of Beloved DudleySusan Fortein memory of PoppyHoward & Sue Gallerin memory of Murray MeyersDeborah Garberin memory of CheechLinda Gelbin memory of MaxLinda Gelbin memory of my sister, Debbie Stockenberg YorkEsther Goldmanin memory of Ms. Anderson’s dog, Duckie

Miriam Greenblattin memory of Batu KhanGail A. Hamiltonin memory of Joanne BlachutSteven Harrisin memory of BuddyDiana Huntingtonin memory of Tim & Alenka’s NYC kitty, JamaicaRandall Jarosin memory of Marily J. JarosWilliam & Candace Jonesin memory of BeckerBarbara Kamrathin memory of Mrs. Sala Houseman & Mrs. Bertel HerzRobyn & David Kaplanin memory of ChaseNancy Kavathasin memory of Beloved DudleyGloria & Leonard Lappein memory of BuddyMarcia Laufin memory of Edie & Daniel SilvermanHarold & Helene Levyin memory of TsavoEleanor Martinin memory of Joanne ‘Joan’ BlachutAngi McGrathin memory of Curtis CatLaurie McGuirein memory of Miles the CatLaura Millerin memory of Sammy BirndorfLaura Millerin memory of MistyCarol & Steve Mullinsin memory of GilliganMarsha Niazmandin memory of Sarah Romereim’s C.A.R.E. cat Spitfire Lynn Olmanin memory of Edith LovingerCynthia Powersin memory of Cisco & SachieEdith Richterin memory of Mrs. Sala Houseman & Mrs. Bertel HerzShirley Royin memory of Teddy & Sasha: Gentle, loving and loyal for a lifetimeBetsy Rugenin memory of Allen, beloved member of Barbara Cleveland’s familyBetsy Rugenin memory of BunkerBetsy Rugenin memory of Cassidy, beloved dog of Jennifer Duboc & familyLucille Rugenin memory of LilethThe Samuels Familyin memory of Billy (Logan/Madden)David Sandersin memory of Blackcat, the FIV-positive miracle boyBeth Schiffin memory of Lola, a wonderful pigSandy Schneiderin memory of Ricky & AbbyRosemary & James Sharpin memory of our sweet Gracie, a two-time C.A.R.E. alumMatthew Shimkusin memory of Chaucer (1999-2009), beloved cat and friendThe Siegel Familyin memory of our dogs, Angeles Revelle Siegel Blackbeard & LuckyElizabeth Silverin memory of Maggie & Racheilli Gottesman

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April 12, 2010

Dear C.A.R.E.,

Please accept this donation in honor of our daughter/sister Katherine Saari. On February 15 of this year we lost our sweet girl. She was 24 years old.

Katherine was a true animal lover. When Kat left her Massachusetts home to attend Northwestern University, one of the things she missed most was her little beagle, Echo. Kat drew a great deal of enjoyment and comfort from all animals. On her 20th birthday, her then-boyfriend brought her to your shelter to choose a pet. Although she grew up with dogs, she chose a long-haired calico kitty named Lady who had been abandoned in an area apartment. Kat showered Lady with attention. If the cat had any inclination toward classic cat aloofness, she never had a chance. Kat turned Lady into the most affectionate of felines. She brought the cat outside on a leash, took her on road trips in the car and even traveled home with her in the cabin of a Southwest Airlines airplane this past Christmas.

Katherine stayed in Chicago after graduation. Our first thoughts upon losing our daughter were that we would bring Lady back to our home in Massachusetts. Once we arrived at the home Kat had shared with her close friend, however, we knew we couldn’t take Lady from him. Lady had transferred the affection Katherine felt for her to her new owner, and brought him a great deal of comfort.

April 14 would have been Kat’s 25th birthday. We believe she would be pleased that we have chosen to recognize this day by supporting C.A.R.E., the organization responsible for matching her with Lady. We hope all the pets you place bring as much joy to their new families as Lady brought to Kat.

With gratitude, Judy, David, Chrissy & Daniel Saari Hubbardston, Mass.

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After Kimberly Skic adopted her dog, Angel, from C.A.R.E., she wanted to support the shelter in any way she could. So last December, when she noticed the $500 shelter donation as prize for a pet photo contest sponsored by Glenview State Bank on social networking site Facebook, she jumped. “I posted a cute photo of Angel,” Kimberly says. “A few days later, I was overjoyed to be notified that we were in the top five.” Her next step was to enlist C.A.R.E. Marketing Coordinator Megan Lutz, who helped put out the online call for votes.

“When the contest ended a week later, Angel had 219 official votes, winning by 26 votes,” Kimberly says. “It was such a close race that Glenview State Bank decided to make two $500 donations to the animal shelters of the winners. All our hard work paid off. I was very thankful to win the $500 donation for C.A.R.E. It was a perfect touch to the holiday season.”

Facebook Contest Wins $500 For C.A.R.E.

If you’ve visited C.A.R.E. recently and noticed colorful flowers and a general spiffiness to the grounds, it’s all thanks to Volunteer Laura Frisch, her Co-leader Renate Toth and their Camp Fire USA troop from Morton Grove. In May, nine troop members and several parents organized a spring clean-up for the C.A.R.E. garden areas. “We planted marigolds and geraniums to add a little color while the perennials grow in,” Laura says. “The marigolds are pretty hardy, so don’t worry if a dog tramples them.” The younger kids weeded, planted, watered and mulched while the older boys re-set the paving stones near the back run exit and added more river rocks. “Now the dogs can come straight out and pee without getting their paws muddy,” Laura says.

Camp Fire Troop Beautifies C.A.R.E. Grounds And Gardens

Ophelia Soriain memory of Niel PosbeaKarrie Stewartin memory of our sweet Kivy, always in our heartsThomas E. Stockenbergin memory of Debbie Stockenberg YorkPatricia Thrashin memory of Sammy, C.A.R.E. adopted catJoyce Valentinein memory of Dempsy

June Valentinein memory of DempsyHolly Watermanin memory of Pickles, loving feline companion of Laura & Zvonko OlearPauline yearwoodin memory of MaxRam & Sara yogevin memory of DJ, the ‘human’ dogmaTCHINgAbbott Laboratories Employee

Giving Campaignmatching donation for Patrick D. HayesAbbott Laboratories Employee

Giving Campaignmatching donation for Steven R. MurphyAllstate Giving Campaignmatching donation for William LandgrafAllstate Giving Campaignmatching donation for Laura ScrineBP Foundationmatching donation for Mallory K. Neuberg ITW Foundation 3-for-1 Matching

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adopted C.A.R.E. pet to PawPrints Editor, at news@care-evanston.org.

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When Martha Roland walked into the shelter at C.A.R.E. in Evanston a year ago July, Champ, a big, gray cat with golden eyes, immediately caught her attention. “He seemed to pose against the bars of his cage, trying desperately to catch my eye,” says Martha, who didn’t “click” with the first cat the adoption counselor showed her. “Then she brought in Champ. He purred and kneaded the table with his front paws to show he was comfortable. I knew he was the cat for me.” These days, Champ is the proverbial king of his castle. “He follows me around like a dog and greets me at the door when I come home,” Martha adds. “He loves to sit by the balcony door and chatter at birds. He’s always ready to pounce on his toy rat or bounce around after the laser beam. Champ is the greatest pet I could ever hope for. I can’t imagine life without my pal.”

mario

In April Mario (C.A.R.E. name Enzio) and his person, Mary Ann Mayfield, celebrated his one-year adoption-from-C.A.R.E. anniversary. Mario’s arrival at Mary Ann’s home followed the tragic and untimely loss of her cat, Monty, who had been best buddies with the family dog, Phoebe. “I knew Phoebe missed Monty’s company and stimulation, but I didn’t realize how much she had been grieving until she laid eyes on Mario for the first time,” Mary Ann says. “The dog began to practically weep with joy. At first Mario startled, then he approached the dog

and they touched noses through the baby gate. The rest has been history. Mario has brought so much joy to my home, to me and to my dog. I truly feel that somehow Monty handpicked this fellow for us.”

Tonka

“My name is Tonka. I’m an English Bulldog who was adopted about a year ago. I was found by the Evanston police and brought to C.A.R.E., where they named me Beyonce. I was in really bad health when I arrived at the shelter—way underweight, with a wound on the top of my head. I’m happy to report that I’ve made a full recovery. Now I live in a loving home where I can make my new family laugh at all of my sounds. I love to snore and snort as loud as I can. And I adore mini tennis balls, with squeakers of course. When I’m not bullying my two bigger sisters (a Mastiff and a Great Dane), I’m following my mom everywhere to get all the love I can. Who knew life could be so good?!” (Tonka’s parents are Corrie Svendsen and Lyz Glynn.)

kirby

It was another surgery day for Dr. Joan Kraus, a veterinarian at McCormick Animal Hospital in Evanston. Kirby was a stray from C.A.R.E., there to be neutered. The vet-tech working with Dr. Kraus said, “Wait until you see this

dog…,” then walked through the door holding a scruffy Border Terrier mix with the eyes of an angel. When placed on the surgical table, Kirby pushed himself away from the tech’s arms, went over to the doctor, put his front legs around her neck and nuzzled under her chin. “Who could resist?” says Dr. Klaus, who, despite having two cats and two dogs already and not being in the market for a new pet, brought the dog home the next day. Nine months later, she reports that Kirby has “become best buddies with Sydney, the Scottie, and Opal, the Cairn. His only fault: he doesn’t understand the concept of ‘cat’ and can’t understand why they won’t play as the other dogs do. Kirby has grown in size and confidence. I’m glad I gave into his decision to adopt me.”

DunCan

Duncan, an energetic young chocolate brown pit bull mix formerly known as King, found a home in May with C.A.R.E. kennel volunteers Diva and Michael Mihelic. After spending nearly 11 months at the shelter Duncan is very excited to finally be out in the world. His new home includes a Chihuahua, a cat and another pit bull. In addition to ongoing obedience training, Duncan has been learning new skills such as swimming. “Initially Duncan was afraid of water when we took him to the dog beach,” Michael says. “Seeing other dogs playing in the water made him forget his fear and join in the chase games. Duncan is also learning to fetch his water toys and to swim better.” These days Duncan is a calmer, happier dog. “He’s so good-natured we can take him practically anywhere,” Michael adds. “We’re looking forward to having a fun summer together, and beyond.”

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