Vigilance is now Reggie & part of the family. The staff at the shelter were excellent to work with. Thank you again for your help!! - David

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Congratulations! Daisy is Butler County’s #1 Doggie! ...interview on page 2

Daisy

By Nancy Bender

Animal Friends Humane Society celebrated its eighth annual Bark ‘n’ Purr Ball on March 16th. It is the largest fundraising event for this 501(c)(3) organization. Tickets were sold-out to 500 ani-mal lovers. The fundraising committee had every reason to be proud. Everything about it was extraordinary. Receptions, where the event was held, has undergone a new facelift giving the interior a brighter, more spacious look. The dinner tables were exquisite, each with a centerpiece of adoption success stories and pets in need of homes.

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Jenkins is such a great dog and we are so happy that this amazing family has opened up their home to him. Enjoy your new life, Jenkins!

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AFHSBoard of Trustees

Richard G. FoxPresident, Fairfield

Kendra Robinson1st Vice PresidentHamilton

Ronald C. Short2nd Vice PresidentMiddletown

Dee ParraghSecretary, Fairfield

Jeremy TaylorTreasurer, Trenton

Jack ArmstrongHamilton

Robert T. BaeselHamilton

James FehringWest Chester

Greg HullHamilton

Walter J. LeapMiddletown

Nancy NichtingHamilton

Nancy PiperHamilton

Susanna Schwartz, DVM Diplomate ACVSCincinnati

Be a voice for the animals... if you witness animal neglect, cruelty

or abuse, report it to the proper authorities!

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Name: Daisy May Nickname:SnoggyDoggy,Mama’sLil’Guwl,#1Dog,CrazyDaisyAge & Gender:3yearoldspayedfemaleBreed: TheyweretoldDaisyisanAustralianCattleDog,buttheythinksheismoreCatahoulamix.Owners:DavidandTaraDownieWhere did Daisy come from:DaisywasadoptedfromtheAnimalAdoptionFounda-

tion.TaraandDavidpreviouslyownedtwodogs,MemphisandKelly.Memphis,aDalmatian,passedawayin2006.Kelly,amixedbreed,passedawayin2007.Theydecidedtowaitalittlewhilebeforeopeningtheirhometoanewaddition.EachweekTarawouldsendDavidphotosofadoptableanimalsfromlocalanimalshelters,andeachweekDavidwouldsayit’snottime.In2010,Taracameacrossanadorablephotoofa6montholdpuppynamedDaisywhowasavailableforadoptionthroughtheAnimalAdoptionFoundation.SheaskedDavidiftheycouldgovisither.HeagreedanddrovetoAnimalFriendsHumaneSociety.Whoopsy!WhentheygottoAFHS,TarasaidthedogwasactuallyatAnimalAdoptionFoundation(AAF).ShewasafraidDavidwouldchangehismind.Buthedidnot,andsotheyheadedovertotheAAF.SeeingallthehomelessanimalsattheshelterisreallyhardforDavid,sohewaitedinthecarforTaratobringDaisyout.Theyvisitedwithheroutfrontanddecidedtogohomeandthinkaboutit.ThatwasaSunday.ByMondaytheybothagreedthatDaisywasthedogforthem.TheycalledAAFandleftseveralmessagesexpressingtheirinterest.TuesdaycameandwentwithnowordfromtheAAF.OnWednesdaytheAAFcalledthemtoletthemknowthatsomeoneelsehadbeenapprovedtoadoptDaisyandthattheywereontheirwaytopickherup.TaraandDavidweredevas-tated.TheytoldtheAAFtoletthemknowifforanyreasontheadoptiondidnotgothrough.AndthatiswhattheAAFdid…theycalledTarawhileshewasatworkonThursdaytoletherknowthatthepersonnevershoweduptogetDaisy.Taraimmediatelyleftworkandwentstraighttheretoadopther.ThedatewasSeptember23,2010.AdayDavid,TaraandDaisywillneverforget.

How long have they had Daisy: TwoandahalfyearsAny siblings:Daisyisanonlyfur-child.Any siblings for Daisy in the near future:No,youcanonlyhaveone#1dog.Favorite Treat:HomemadetreatsthatTaramakes.DuringtheinterviewDaisywasenjoyinglittlehomemadeheart-shapedtreats.Favorite Toy:Daisyhasanentirebasketoftoys.Eachonehasauniquenameandwhenaskedtogetacertaintoy,Daisybringsthat

specificoneovereverytime.Iwitnessedherbringingher‘bluebaby’and‘kermit’tous.ShealsolovestoplayFrisbeeoutside,andhastheskillsofadiscdogforsure.DavidshowedoffDaisy’sFrisbeetalentsandshedidn’tmissacatch.

Favorite things to do:Daisyfrequentsthelocalpetsupplystoreacoupletimesamonth-shelovesit!SheenjoyswatchingTV,espe-ciallycartoons.

Typical Day: DavidisretiredsoDaisygetstospendherdayswithhim.WhensheseeshimputhiscoatonsheimmediatelygoestothedoorinanticipationofagameofFrisbee.ShealsoloveswalksandfrequentlygoestothebiketrailoffSewardRoad.

Special Tricks:DaisyisSMART!Sheknowsallofthebasics,canplaydead,openandclosethecabinetdoor,jumpthroughahulahoop,andsomuchmore.Theskyisthelimitwiththisintelligentpooch.TheytookhertothebeginnertrainingclassattheMiddletownDogTrainingClubandareworkingtowardherbecomingapettherapydog.BothTaraandDavidfeelshehasahighercallingbecausesheissobright.

How does Daisy feel to be the #1 dog in Butler County:Daisy’sprettyhappyaboutit!Sheisusingherpositiontobringattentiontotheneedforalldogstobelicensed.Sheknowsherlicensepurchasewenttoagoodcause-sheisgladsheisabletohelpthehomelessanimalsofButlerCounty.

Daisy’s advice to Pet Owners:Petscomewithcostandresponsibility.Bringpetsoutoftheheatandcold.Treatpetswithrespectandkeepthemsafe.Don’tsupportbreeders;therearemanyhomelesspetsinsheltersnationwide.

IntervIew wIth the #1 Butler County Dog, DaIsy!

byMegStephenson

Saturday, February 9th we had an AMAZING turnout at Scotty’s Pub for our first ever ‘Rock Fur the Paws’ hosted by Brass Owl. Everyone rocked the night away to a variety of fantastic live music. All the bands donated their time and talents including: A Nervous Wreck, Chiva Kneivel, Double Tap, Fancy Pants, Caffeine, and several other guest musicians. Scotty’s Pub generously allowed us to receive a $5.00 donation at the door from all who attended and a percentage of sales generated throughout the evening. At the end of the night we ‘rocked’ away with $3,026! It was so great to see pet lovers unite for a fantastic night of rock music. A special thank you to Brian and Laine Tarter. This event would not have been possible without you.

‘Rock Fur the Paws’

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My husband and I adopted our dog, Muki, from Animal Friends in October of 2011. His name was Doug when we adopted him. So his full name is Muki Douglas McAdams. He is Husky mix and Muki means sweet and gentle in Slovinia (it is a sled dog name). He is a great companion for our dog Ellie, a 12 year old Golden mix. She lost her best buddy Eddie to cancer a month before we got Muki. We brought Ellie with us to meet Muki when we adopted him. He licked her face and washed her ears just like Eddie used to. At that moment, we knew he and Ellie would be best buddies. Muki LOVES cats. I attached the photo of Muki & BC which was used for a Christmas Kroger Ad. BC was a wild feral cat I trapped in February 2012 and had fixed and tested at OAR (Ohio Alleycat Rescue). I kept him in a cage for several months and put a glove in with a pole taped to it and I would pet him. For a long time he would try and kill the glove. He finally realized that I was not going to hurt him and started to enjoy it. He is now a big love bug. Thanks for all you do for stray animals! Wendy & Pete

Bo was a victim of cruelty and was seized from his previous owner back in 2011. A wonderful supporter and animal lover, Debbie Hyde, took Bo in and cared for him. He needed a lot of time and love, and that is exactly what Debbie gave him. He was so afraid of everything. Once he realized there was nothing to be afraid of he began enjoying being fed and groomed. When he would be turned out to pasture he did not want to leave people. He then met his current family, the Skeltons. They started working with him and teaching him driving. He learned very quickly! He especially enjoys the treats when he is finished driving. :) Other free time for Bo includes playing in the arena. When it’s time to go to his stall they open the gate and say, “Bo, go to your stall.” He goes right in and stays. He has found a permanent home and they love the little fellow. He has made friends with all the other horses the Skeltons have and they all love to run and play! We are thrilled that Bo has found his forever home.

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It’s been a while since I adopted “Wind”, now called “Boomer”. After my dog of 9 years died and a really sad adoption from a rescue group, Boomer has been a real heart healer and blessing to me! He is just the sweetest little boy EVER!!!

I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF HIM TAKEN IN HIS NEW FOR-EVER HOME!

God Bless all your good work.

Thank you, Janet, Dublin Ohio

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booMer

By Tara Allen & Nancy Bender

Addingacattothefamilycanbeabigdecision.Manypeoplechoosingtoadopttheirfirstcatthinkit’sgoingtobeallpurrsandlegrubs.Thisgoestoshowhowmuchthereistolearnaboutthem.Theyarelowmaintenancepets,incontrasttodogs,butstillrequirespecialcareandattention.Whilereferredtoasdomestic,thewaytheythink,actandbehaveisstillgreatlyinfluencedbytheirbasic,wildinstincts.Theyarehardwiredfortheirknownindependenceandsurvivalskills.Inacat’smind,thebackyardistheirjungle.Bynature,theyarenocturnalprowlersandhunters.Theyarefascinatedbymovement.Thisexplainstheirscheminganticsastheypounceontheirtoys.Forthem,itisallaboutthehuntandcapture.Weseeitasbeingfriskyandplayful.Itmaypreyonmice,simplybecausethisiswhatcatsdo.Notwoarealike;theirpersonalityandbehaviorvariesfromonetothenext.Yourknowledgeofthiswillenableyoutohelpthemadapttobeingintheirnewhome.Inreturn,theywillrewardyouwithyearsofloveanddevotion,nottomentionendlessentertainment.Thefailuretounderstandtheirinstinctivebehaviorshasresultedincountlesscatsurrendersandadoptionreturnstotheshelter.‘It ate a mouse!’ ‘This cat stays up all night.’ ‘It wants to hide.’ ‘ I want a cat that wants affection all the time.’ ‘It won’t sit on my lap.’Inessence,theywerereturnedforbeingcats.Thesheltertakesthem

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ScratchingCat Ownership... backandthewaitforaforeverhomebeginsagain.Alloftheanimalsare

recheckedforhealthissuesandgothroughtemperamenttestingagaintoensuretheyarestillsuitableforadoption.Andusuallytheyare.It’shardonthecatsastheyarereturnedtothecages.Theybecomestressed.Alas,anewadoptercomesalong,onewhounderstandsandbecomesaperfectfit!Tohelpstemtheproblemofseverecatoverpopulation,everycatiseitherspayedorneuteredbeforetheshelteradoptsitout.Thefollowinginformationmaybeusefulforallinterestedfirsttimecatadoptersandhopefully,leadtomoresuccessstories. Introducingyournewfelinecompanionintoyourhomecanbeasmoothtransitionifyouarewellpreparedforthebigmoment.Somebasicitemsyouwillneed:foodandwaterbowls,highqualitycatfood,afilledlitterbox,extracatlitter,scooperforregularcleanup,aportablepetcarrier,groomingbrushforlonghairedcats,ascratchingpost,plentyofcattoysandacamera!Beproactiveandremoveanypotentiallypoison-oushouseplants.Afishaquariumneedstobecoveredandacagedbirdwillappreciateadditionalprotectionfromyournewcomer.Ifnecessary,youcanhelpyourcatadaptbystartingoutslow.Itmaybeagoodideatoconfineyourcattoasmallroomwhereithaseasyaccesstothelitterbox,itsfoodandwaterandthescratchingpost.Spendtimegettingtoknowyournewcompanion.Engageitsplayfulnesswithitstoys.Begentleandpatient.Ifyouhavechildren,teachandsupervise.Notallcatsliketobepickedupandhuggedandthisisthefirstthingchildrenwanttodo.Giveyourcatachancetogettoknowyou.Somewantaffectionatestrokesrightaway,othersneedtimetotrustyou.Regardlessofhowsweetandtame,catsliveindefensemodeduetotheirinner“wildchild.”Indepen-denceandboundariesareimportanttothem.Iftheyfeelthreatened,theymayscratchasameansofselfprotection.Manypeoplelearnthisthehardwaywhentheyreachtogiveabellyrubtoacatrestingonit’sback. Scratchingisnormalbehaviorforallcatsandascratchingpostisamusthave.Withoutone,yourcouchorfavoritereclinerwilldothejob.Catsneedtomanicureandstretchtheirclawstokeeptheminshape.Youcandrawyourcat’sattentiontothescratchingpostbyrubbingcatniponthepostorbyplacingsomefuntoysonit.Catslovethe“high”theygetfromsmellingcatnip,anherbthatisharmlesstothem. Wheneveryoufeelconfidentyourcathasbeguntoadjust,allowittoexploretherestofyourhome.Youwillneedtogentlyteachwhatareasareoff-limits,dangerspotslikethestove-top.Catsliketoroamandwillslipintoanyroomwithanopendoor.Theywindupinunexpectedplacesduetotheircuriosity:thelaundryhamper,thekitchenpantryortherefridgerator,behindwallsinthebasement.Intheblinkofaneye,theywillsneakoutanopendoororwindow,ascenarioyoudefinitelywanttoavoid.Alwayskeepacurrentphonenumberonyourcat’sIDtag,inadditiontoupdatingthemicrochipservice.Whenyourcathasfreerunofthehouse,pickapermanentspotforit’slitterbox,foodandwaterandthescratchingpostsoitknowswheretogofortheseessentials.Inhomeswithmorethanonecat,itisrecommendedthateachcathaveit’sownlit-terboxandseparatefoodbowls. Manypeoplefeelthatdeclawingtheircatistheonlytrulyeffectivewaytokeeptheircatfromshreddingtheirbelongings.Scratchingpostsarejustoneofmanyalternativestodeterthisbehavior.Declawingacatisoftenthoughttobeamereremovalofthecat’snails.Catswalkontheirtoes.Whenacatisdeclawed,thethirddigitofeverytoeisliterallyam-putated.Itisextremelypainfulforthecatandrendersthemdefenseless,shouldtheyfindthemselvesoutside.Declawingshouldbeconsideredonlyasalastresort.Yourveterinarianisagreatresourceforinforma-tiononhowtokeepyourcathealthy.Annualvetvisitsareimportantso

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thatyourcatstayscurrentonvaccinationsthatwardoffdiseaseslikefelinedistemper,herpesandrabies.Theyalsoprotectagainstmultiplefelineviruses.Catshavetheirownpreventativemedica-tionsforworms,fleasandticks.Animalhospitalsoftentreatcatssufferingfromseizuresasaresultofbeingoverdosedwithfleatreatment.Theyareverysensitivetothemainingredient,whichiswhycaninefleatreatmentsarenevertobeusedforcats. Manycatsaresurrenderedtoanimalsheltersbecausetheyareallofsuddenpeeingeverywhereexceptinthelitterbox.Thisistheprimarysymptomoffelinelowerurinarytractdisease.Veterinarycarecaneliminatethisagonizingcondition.Ifyourcatisgivenacleanbillofhealth,theproblemcouldbeabehavioralresponsetoachangeinthehousehold.Theyareterritorialandmaybemark-ing.Isthereanewbabyonboard? Catsarepronetorespiratoryproblems.Adrippynose,runnyeyesandalackofappetitepointtothis.Theycandevelopasthma.Theyalsocoughandhackforadifferentreason-toexpelfurballs.Theygroomthemselvesandtheingestedfurisnormallyeliminatedintheirstools.ContinuouscoughingupoffurballsirritatestheirG.I.tractandthereareseveralremediesforthis.Yourlonghairedcatwillthankyouforbrushingit.FelineleukemiaandfelineHIVareillnessesfoundmostlyinoldercats.Theycandevelopheartdiseaseaswellasdiabetes.Allofthesehealthissuesaretreatablewithproperveterinarycare. Maintainingpropernutritionisaccomplishedbyfindingadietthatagreeswithyourcat,adheringtoitandresistingtheurgetooverfeed!Thecannedtunafishweeatisnotmeantforfelineconsumption.Neitherisdogfood.Thehighproteincontentindogfoodcanhaveanadverseaffectonyourcat’skidneyhealth.Acom-monfallacyisthatcatsneedmilk.Adultcatsarelactoseintolerant,sowateronly.Catsgetbellyachesandtheydoappreciatehavingaplanterofgrassavailabletosoothethem. Catslovetoloungewherethereiswarmth,whetheronasun-nywindowsilloryourlap.Awarmclothesdryercanbeappealing

anddisastrous,soalwayscheckforkittybeforeusing!Theyenjoyanightlongslumberinacomfybed,preferablyyours,ifinvited.Theirwarmsnuggleandpurrshaveasedativeeffectontheirhu-mancompanions.Catsaresensitiveanimals.Ifthereischaosinthehousetheycanbecomeanxiousanddepressed.VeterinarianssometimesprescribeZolofttohelpthem. Signsthatyourcatmayneedatriptothevetinclude:continuousvomiting,diarrhea,unexplainedweightloss,failuretoeatorgroom,sleepingmorethannormal,hiding,hissingorbiting.Anunwellcatmayconfineitselftothelitterbox.Brokenbones,burns,choking,breathingdifficulties,evidenceofpoison-ingrequireemergencytreatment.Theyhavetheabilitytoregulatetheirbodytemperatureandcanwithstandtempswecannot.Still,prolongedexposuretoextremeweatherconditionswithoutanyformofsheltercanresultinpotentiallyfatalhyper/hypothermia. AsfortheChristmastree:Howdoyoufeelaboutgoingarti-ficial?Itmaynotbenecessary.Youcangooglethissubjectforsafe,easywaystocelebratetheholidayswithyournewfurryfamilymember.Oldercatsarelikelytoleavewellenoughalone;it’stheyoungeronesthathaveneverbeforeseentheshimmerandshine.Thinklikeacat.‘Is THIS for me? What took you so long? It’s shiny AND it moves? Stand back. I’m going in! Yowza!’Nowmightbeagoodtimetoputthecatnipaway! Catsarehilarious.Addcatniptoys,youhaveaninstantparty.Addanothercat,you’vegotacircus!Youcan’thelpbutlaughattheiracrobaticleapsandtumbles.Wemarvelovertheirclevermovesandtheirmajesticdemeanor.Theywarmourheartswiththeircuteness.Mostcatslovetobepattedandstroked.Inthesecontentedmoments,theydissolveourworries.Theireyesandgentlewaysreminduswhyweadoptedthem.Werememberhowtheyfirsthaduson‘meow’andeachdaywefallmoreinlove.

We adopted Alice (aka Cream) on Halloween, 2012. As she’s grown, the word “LOVE” has become clearly visible in her markings. She’s a wonderful cat.alice

Alice, the ‘LOVE’ cat was adopted by Emily.

“Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.” - Anonymous

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No one could resist looking at the hundreds of beautiful baskets. Patrons gathered to admire a large cat tree sculptured to the likeness of a cat. It was designed and donated by Lisa and Ed Minton. The silent auction was anything but silent as people filled the room. Bidders continuously monitored their treasures, driving up the bids with good will and hopes of getting the most benefit for the animals. Year after year, that’s what this fundraiser is all about. The fun, commraderie and delicious meal are all a part of it. The Bark ‘n’ Purr is my New Years Eve. It is purpose driven excitement filled with opportunities to meet people who work behind the scenes to help the shelter. As one lovely lady put it, we all do what we can for the animals. She had her eyes on a rendering of St Francis and returned to raise the bid. One of the best testimonials to the fun of the Bark ‘n’ Purr: a 17 year old girl ditched a date with a guy, so that she could come to the event with her mom! They attended for the first time last year, loved it and did not want to miss out on this one. Highlights of the evening included live music by Thunderbay Band, the game Heads or Tails and a new game, Wine Toss. If you could ring a bottle of wine with a small pet collar, the bottle was yours! The guest of honor was a Beagle-mix, Lucy Hockenbery escorted by Debbie Hockenbery. Shelter Director, Meg Stephenson shared Lucy’s success story. She had been a victim of animal cruelty and received medical care while she resided at the shelter. Her life was forever changed when she was adopted in April 2012. Debbie received applause for rescuing Lucy and for following up on all of Lucy’s medical needs. The sweet pup was strolled about, receiving lots of loving attention, always willing to stop for photographs. The live auction featured many amazing items including a beau-tiful wildlife painting donated by world renowned artist Christopher Walden and an autographed guitar from John Mellencamp. State Senator Bill Coley donated a Kate Spade Designer Handbag Set.

AFHS Children’s Essay Contest!

What is wrong with the message on this sign? There are 2 correct answers. Can you tell us what they are? Show us your animal smarts by telling us in a few sentences or a small paragraph. Have mom or dad take a photo of you with your essay. Be as creative as you like. You may want to include your pet(s) in the photo or display your own sign! If you know how to type on the computer, feel free. Maybe mom or dad could get a picture of you while you are typing. Just make sure we get a photo of you along with your essay!

The top entries will be published in the Summer issue of Animal Tales. With your entry, be sure to include your first name and your age.

Parents: It is okay if your child requires help with the answers and perhaps a little with their project, but please do not edit their words. Let them do as much as pos-sible for themselves. Afterall, this is their contest! Spelling and punctuation errors will not affect selection. Your child will need your help with photos and submitting their entries. If your child hand writes their essay, please take a fully readable close-up for publication, in addition to the photo of your child.

All entries are to be emailed to: Animalfriendshs@butlercountyohio.org by June 15th, 2013. Topic: AFHS Kids Contest. Parents, feel free to follow the submission with your own note indicating if your child required help with the answers. This will have no bearing on who gets published. This might be added only as a point of interest in the selected entries. Folks, don’t forget you can help spread your child’s message by posting it online. This way, everybody wins - most especially the animals!

Kids get busy, have fun and good luck!

For kids, ages 5-9

...Nancy

Fittingly, the item that knocked the ball out of the park was a package deal of four Reds/ Marlin tickets, seats within 8 rows behind home plate, plus the gourmet buffet in the elite Diamond Club Lounge! Something more that added to the night was the presence of the shelter’s most devot-ed dog walkers. Most all of them were able to attend, some for their first time. Normally booted up and covered with muddy paw prints, these remarkable volunteers have basically made the shelter their second home. Every chance they get, they are there for the dogs. After the event was over, they rushed from table to table gathering the success stories. They called out the names of the dogs they had all known, walked and loved. ‘Look! There’s Sally Sue!’ They held them to their hearts as they left. These were their treasures. For them, there was no grander a prize than knowing the affection of these animals. Animal Friends Humane Society thanks all of its loyal supporters and everyone who contributed. We look forward to your return next year, March 15th, 2014!

Sign up for our “E-Newsletter” at animalfriendshs@butlercountyohio.org

1) URGENT: Powder & Liquid Laundry Soap 2) URGENT: 33 & 50+ Gallon Sized Garbage Bags3) URGENT: Plug-In Full Size Flashlights that charge in electric outlets4) Postage Stamps5) AAA Duracell or Energizer batteries 6) Looped Mop Heads7) Cat and Dog Treats8) Canned Dog & Cat Food ...and goodies for our staff!

ourWish ListWe recycle for $$$ for the shelter!

Please bring your newspapers and aluminum cans (no glass, etc.) to the collection receptacles located at the far end of the parking lot. Bring your old cell phones and inkjet cartridges to the shelter for recycling & fundraising.

Drop off at front desk.

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IN MEMORY OF DONATED BYValora Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mara.Cawein,.Larry.and.Lindy.WatersWallace Slone . . . . . . . Benjamin.&.Barbara.Slone.III,.Jacqueline.Epp,.

Mrs ..J ..Philip.Blose,.David.&.Kathy.Malott,.Kathleen.Sommer,.Michael.and.Joni.Crow,.Pat.Hobson,.Cathy.&.Susan.Shackelford,.

Bruce.&.Becky.Taylor,.Sue.Rogers,.FOE.3458.Auxiliary,.Middletown.City.Schools.Psychologists.(Martin.McGinley)

Jedi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott.and.Cissi.GlickfieldCasey C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith.and.Toni.BaileyTheir cats, Poo and Poo II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken.and.Betty.SchrayChristine Gabbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joanne.GuzakBeloved lab, Bo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa.TrentSassy and Zac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen.ShearerMary J. Getz. . . . . . . . . .Beverly.Seibert,.Eugene.and.Patricia.LintnerPriscilla Fenney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guthrie.L ..ZaringJeffrey Howard Poling. . . . . . . . . . . Jerry.and.Pat.Glidewell.and.familyDavid O’Banion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara.KingGiGi Echols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl.and.Betty.EcholsJag, a sweet boxer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine.McCabeRussell Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald.BakerAmanda Bowers . . . Mark.&.Chris.Monaghan,.Mike.&.Lynn.HackerNancy Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne.Titus,.Mary.Lou.Greely,.

Michael.Kammer,.John.&.Linda.Fulmer,.Mahlock.Family,.Patricia.Thornell,.Kathryn.Appler,.Jill.&.Edward.Mohr,.Betty.&.

Bill.Henderson,.Donald.F ..Melhorn,.Jr .,.David.&.Cathy.Meier,.Jerry.Judge,.Jan.Apro,.Hank.Greely.&.Nancy’s.Zettler,.cousins.Bill,.Linda,.

Beth,.Mike,.Rick,.Tom,.Hank,.Gail,.Chip,.Charlie,.Elizabeth,.Pamela,.David,.Diana,.Pat,.Karen,.Mary.Eileen,.Mike,.Andrew,.Katie,.Kari,.

Chris,.Kelly,.Michael,.Caroline,.Katie,.Sarah,.Susan,.Danny,.Beth,.Amy,.David,.Chris,.Kevin,.Colleen,.Katie,.Tim,.Anne,.Brendan,.

William.&.Jean.Yochman,.Daniel.and.Linda.DavisPetey King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maria.HayesBandit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derek.and.Karen.Conklin Check Important Updates,

Volunteer Orientations & Events...For the most current info, please go to

OUR WEBSITE: www.animalfriendshs.orgto find events, micro-chipping, Pet-Mobile adoption schedule

5/4/13 SaturdayWalmartHamiltonPrincetonRd.PurinaAdoptionEvent 12pm-3pm

5/11/13 SaturdayCintiPetopolisDukeEnergyCenterDowntownCincinnati 10am-7pm

5/12/13 Sunday CintiPetopolisDukeEnergyCenterDowntownCincinnati 10am-5pm

6/30/13 Sunday QueenCityMustangers-LakotaWestSchool 12pm-3pm

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Beau, adopted stray cat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet.ChaseZoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathryn.C ..BrownStuff and Dutchess. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carole.and.J .B ..LittleMeisha Baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mabel.BowmanRachel Gonde. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carole.Fritzsche.and.Charlie.and.SkyeGlenn Mason . . . . . . . . . . . Pat.Mason,.Jim.&.Shirley.Wimmer,.Vicki.

Bennett.&.family,.Jeff.&.Judy.Freeland.&.family,.Marian.Barnett,.Vera.Colegate.&.family,.Evelyn.Steinmann,.Charlene.Burke,.Mr ..&.

Mrs ..Robert.Merten,.Anna.Harvey,.John.and.Pat.NagelVincent Parsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catherine.and.Robert.SweetAnna Mae Beer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael.and.Marcia.McCutchanMargie Ann Rosselot . . . . . . Janice.Keiffer,.Jan.and.Cyndee.Kindrick,.

Dan.and.Jennifer.AllenCarolyn Huesing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances.LaycockDonald Roettger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis.PawlowskyDavid Stitzel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary.LakesJanet Edna Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl.and.Patrick.DevineCarl Brech, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eli.KomnenovichLisa Maupin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melvin.and.Mary.PfirrmanMike Vance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce.and.Becky.TaylorCurt Salyers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce.and.Becky.TaylorMark (Mike) Sanders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Madalyn.LesterMarilyn Schroer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara.Sheyer

IN HONOR OF DONATED BYSweet Josey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David.and.Wilma.EdmondsMary Sue Wentzel for Christmas. . . . . . . . Debbie.and.Steve.WentzelDavid & Lisa Creelman for Christmas. . . . Debbie.and.Steve.WentzelFred Stang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda.McCormickGretchen and Dudley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William.WohlwenderTutti and Tigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek.and.Karen.ConklinPatricia Grigsby’s birthday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary.Cooper

HOW TO LEAVE A LIVING LEGACY: You can name Animal Friends Humane Society as a beneficiary in your will, IRA, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. You can create a Charitable Lead Trust or Charitable Remainder Trust. Include AFHS in your estate planning or donate a percentage of your assets. Encourage pet-loving family members and friends to consider these gift-giving options. AFHS is a 501(c)(3) donation dependent organization.

Leave A Living Legacy

~ Golf Outing Fundraiser ~

Save the Date

Anthony’s Fifth Annual

Charity Golf Outing

supportingAnimal Friends Humane Society

& Cigars for our Troops

Friday, June 7th, 2013- 1:00 pm Shotgun Start, preceded by lunch -- Silent Auction, awards and food after golf -

Walden Ponds Golf Course6090 Golf Club Lane in Fairfield, Ohio

Hearts that care...

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Shelter Hours: Mon-Tues-Fri-Sat-Sun...11-4:30 • Wed-Thurs...1 - 7 pm

Our 4th

BirthdayPaw-Ty!

Animal FriendsHumane Society

and you’re invited!Saturday

August 10, 201311 am till 2:30 pm • 1820 Princeton Road

Cake & ice cream, food, games & fun!

Please save the date and join us!

1820 Princeton Road • Hamilton, Ohio 45011(513) 867-5727 www.animalfriendshs.org

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Our Humane Society was established in 1952...Our mission is to promote humane principles, to protect lost, homeless, abandoned and

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On Saturday of Flying Pig Marathon Weekend at 7:00 pm all of the numbered PIGS will be dropped onto a target in Downtown Cincinnati. Come and watch as the pigs are dropped from the sky to see if your PIG hits the target and is the winner! You do not need to be present to win but everyone is welcome to join the Pig Drop. How Does it Work? Easy! Adopt a PIG in the PIGGEST Raffle Ever for 2 CHANCES to win on Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. If your adopted PIG is selected when thousands of PIGS are dropped in Downtown Cincinnati, YOU win a 2 year lease on a 2013 Toyota Prius! Plus, every purchase helps Animal Friends Humane Society! Only One Chance to Win? Of Course Not... We will offer additional prizes so you have a Second Chance to Win! We will select additional pigs during the Pig Drop and announce those winners at the same time (need not be present to win)! How Do I Get Started? Simple. All you have to do is purchase your PIGS here, and the best part is that you can choose the charity - Animal Friends Humane Society - that you want to benefit from your purchase!

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