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Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village
Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116
15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township
440.338.4819
e-mail [email protected]
web www.geaugahumane.org
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Geauga Humane Society Newsletter • Sponsored by Invisible Fence® Brand
issue 2 - 2013
There is quiet beauty watching two aging horsesfrolic like kids in the paddock at Rescue Village.Horses enter our barn program when they arerescued from cruelty and neglect. Today, thereis not a cloud in the sky and the sun ishighlighting beautiful coats. Yet, in March ofthis year, the skies were gray. Snow and icewas still hanging on.
At a stable in rural Geauga County, animalswere suffering. The weather was brutal for fivehorses boarded outside without food. Theirwater trough was frozen. Each was hundredsof pounds underweight. Survival was in doubt and rescuewas urgent. And so, Chief Humane Agent, ChristianCourtwright, brought them to us in a state of emergency... two coming to our barn and three to another stable.
Recovery starts nowA long road to recovery began. Dr. Averi Sauder, a wonderfulequine vet, joined the team. She would lead us throughthe careful and slow rehabilitation process. What theyneeded most was food. Yet, introducing hay and grainto a starved horse can be fatal. RV staff and volunteers,led by Christian and staff member Adrianne Johnson,
joined in their care.During this early stage,the horses were sluggishand depressed. Everyonewas determined to turnthis around and when allfive started to put onsome weight, the moodat RV started to brighten.Community members
stepped forward to donate to Project S.A.V.E. for thehorses. This was an enormous TEAM effort!
Far from fearWinter oh so slowly changed to spring and the day camewhen the horses were ready to go outside. At RV, Beetleand Echo, both over 20 years old, stood still in the paddock.At a boarding stable in the county, Charles, Rockette, andCowboy began to expand their activity. The days lengthenedand their health continued to improve. A metamorphosiswas taking place. Dull eyes turned bright. There was springin their step. Hanging out was replaced by playing, snortingand tail-swishing joy.
Rescue Village is prosecuting the mother and daughterwho owned these animals. This kind ofcruelty is simply not acceptable.
Five horses have been given a new life filledwith love, dignity and care. This is theirnew day; made possible by a communitywho takes kindness as its centerline.
Rockette in March
Rockette today
Just as beauty is in the eye of the
beholder, loving your work, even
when it involves mucking stalls or
cleaning kennels, is all about the
mission. Phillip the pig may not be
everyone’s George Clooney or
Denzel Washington, but, to all of
us at Rescue Village, he is a stunner.
We do this work because we love
saving lives. It can be a dirty job,
but how could anyone not love that
great big ole nose?!
Rescue VillageNEW HOURS!Monday: Noon to 6pm
Tuesday: Noon to 6pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon to 6pm
Friday: Noon to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
*adoptions stop 45 minutes before closing
from the executive director
On a bright Sunday afternoon, a birthday party for an animal-loving “justturned 10” year-old was underway at Rescue Village. Ten girls took awhirlwind tour of the shelter and made cat wands and dog toys. Thehighlight was the visit to the barn. Beetle and Echo were playing in thepaddock. This was a BIG deal. The birthdaygirl had been coming to the barn everySaturday with her dad. She knew howthese two horses, along with three others,had come nearly starved to death.
After cake, it was time for some kittencuddling. Everyone sat on the floor in acircle and gently held these little ones. Iasked, “What is your favorite color for acat?” The answers started flying: “black,” “tiger,” “tabby”... until one girlsaid “purple.” Hmmm, purple? I felt like the guy in the AT&T commercialwith the kids and their wonderfully inventive answers. When I asked herwhere she came up with purple, she said, with a slight tone of defensiveness,“I just think that if that happened it would be great.” Who could disagree?
What we do at Rescue Village is as down to earth as it gets. The rescueand rehabilitation of the five horses (see front page) involved real peopledoing things as basic as feeding them after months where they had nofood. It meant waiting until they were stable to even clean their coats. Itrequired raising money and getting vet care and mucking stalls ~ hardlyas romantic as the image of purple kittens.
It took a whole community with huge imagination to believe that Beetle,Echo, Cowboy, Charlie and Rockette could become powerful
ambassadors of rescue. It wasn’t just our mission that told usit was possible. It was that sense of wonder that filled a young
girl’s face when she held a black kitten and imagined it waspurple.
We wanted to turn cruelty and neglect on its head. We sensed that if wecould band together, and imagine a future where they would never bemistreated again, we could save them.
There is no age limit on imagination. There is no animal that doesn’tdeserve a chance. Every rescue takes a strong dose of imagination to win,in even the most basic sense of life over death. Still, imagination helpssave lives in a bigger sense too. Next time you are fighting an uphill battle,don’t forget to dream. To echo the little girl, we just thought that if wecould save these horses it would be great. Who could disagree?
Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village
Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116
15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township
440.338.4819
e-mail [email protected]
web www.geaugahumane.org
Rescue VillageNEW HOURS!Monday: Noon to 6pm
Tuesday: Noon to 6pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon to 6pm
Friday: Noon to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
*adoptions stop 45 minutes before closing
Information in RV Reporter is believed accurate.
Geauga Humane Society does not accept responsibility
for errors or omissions. Consult your veterinarian for
animal related concerns. It is our general policy not
to sell or give away our mailing list. We do, however,
reserve the right to share our list with certain strategic
partners who are working with us to advance our
mission. If you do not want us to provide strategic
partners with your name, please send written
notification to P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072.
Illustrations ' Jenny Campbell, Campbell & Co. Cartooning,
It would be great
Specialthanks to:
Special thanks to Whitney Leffler for her photography contributions
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In Memory ofCompanionAnimals
AbbyHelen M. Menke
Abby and LambertCarolyn Noska
AndieJanet Levey
AngelMobile Veterinary Care
AngelRobert and Joannae Steinfurth
AnnaMobile Veterinary Care
AnselMobile Veterinary Care
BaileyKevin and Sharon Robertson
BaileySanford Shafran
BaileyBarbara Klein
BaileyMargo McNulty
BarleyRosemary and FortunataMusachio
BarneyLouis Boswell
BaxterBeverly G. HigleyGreg and Sharon Watts
BazelDiane MisterkaLynne Varney
BearCynthia Keckan
BearJim and Cary Kramar
Belle & HudsonChuck J. Eisinger
BetsyMobile Veterinary Care
BismarkMobile Veterinary Care
BoscoSherry Wolf
BossmanDavid and Susan Berzon
BarneyLouis K. Boswell
BrandyMobile Veterinary Care
BrinkleyBruce and Hedwig Demsey
BruceMobile Veterinary Care
BuddyMobile Veterinary Care
BuddyMarcie Goodman
BusterMobile Veterinary Care
CallieMobile Veterinary Care
ChamoisMobile Veterinary Care
ChantelleMobile Veterinary Care
ChaseShelley Lieberman
Cheddar & CallieMobile Veterinary Care
ChesterSteven R. Weisman
ChicoDaniel and Amy CharneyCindersMobile Veterinary Care
ClayTom and Pamela Schmitt
CodyMobile Veterinary Care
CodyPhyllis EisenbergLeslie BruderMaxine Margolis
DaffyKathryn J. Steinfurth
DaisyVelma Justice
DanteSarah Shaulis
DarcyJudith Cissa
DawnGayle and Vance Linamen
DesmondJeff and Marilyn Bilsky
DianaAnne V. Bumbak
DixieRobyn Forney
EddieCarole Nazar
ElliottClara Sherwin
ElvisGlynis Gohegan
ErinPam Griffith
GennyMobile Veterinary Care
GingerDeanna Ruth Cowan
GingerCarole Nazar
GracieMobile Veterinary Care
HannahMobile Veterinary Care
HenryMobile Veterinary Care
HersheyMobile Veterinary Care
HikaruMobile Veterinary Care
IvyMichelle O’connell
JackAllen and Diane Sika
JackieHelene Goldenberg
JasperDeborah L. Henry
JennaDaniel Charney
JessieDebra Beard
J.W.Mobile Veterinary Care
KatieMobile Veterinary Care
KingsleyMobile Veterinary Care
KotaRobert and Cindy Barclay
Lambert and AbbyTammy Noska
LennyMobile Veterinary Care
Leo SlainCourtney Diamond
LicoriceChip and Pat KulpAnn MorganSue and Ronald MartinLily KulpSue and Ronald MartinErnest M. KulpMobile Veterinary CareChip and Pat Kulp
LolaRobert and Cheri Discenzo
LuckyFrances Hudson
LukeMarlene and Cracker JackLegome
MabelLuane and Stanley Lasky
MacJan Assini
MaddieMelissa Hines
MaddieClara Sherwin
MaddieMobile Veterinary Care
MahaAlison and Bernhard Smith
MaizieLori RosenbergWilson and Thea Coats
MannyDaniel and Amy Charney
MaverickDale and Brian Chalfin
MaxDeborah Grigg
MaxwellBill and Kathy Herzig
MelJulie Stapf
MelanieElaine Weiss
MerleMobile Veterinary Care
MerlinBarbara Boveington-MolterBarbara DalySusan MazanecAmy LipsonPolly MazanecMaryjo Prince-PaulRon HickmanMary LeuchtagEvelina DeFranco
MickeyJan Carlson
MickiJeff and Marilyn Bilsky
MikeMary Brennan
MikeyMobile Veterinary Care
MissiChuck and Barb Palumbo
MistyDave and DianeWachsman
MlleWarren and Sara Ledsky
MojoMobile Veterinary Care
MollyMobile Veterinary Care
Momma DogSue Booker
MosesMarcie Goodman
MullenMobile Veterinary Care
MurphyDiane Misterka
NikeJames and Lynne Capstick
NikoMobile Veterinary Care
OakBob and Jean Seljan
OrcaMobile Veterinary Care
OscarKeith and Irene Cowan
OskarMobile Veterinary Care
OzarkMobile Veterinary Care
PearlNancy and Gary Parker
PecoMobile Veterinary Care
PinkySteven and Pamela Weisman
Pumpkin RobertsonJeff ElinskyHoward and Mary ElinskyMobile Veterinary CareSharon Robertson
ReeceAndrew and Anne-MarieConnors
ReesesMobile Veterinary Care
RicaCarole Nazar
RustyMobile Veterinary Care
SadieRonald Hinkle
SaintMobile Veterinary Care
SamTracy Zimmaro
SammyCarole Nazar
SandyDale and Brian Chalfin
SarahMargaret Hillier
SatanJim and Cary Kramar
ShadowCarole Nazar
ShelbyMartha Rowan
ShelbyAlex CherayakJoyce N. Viscomi
Shy BoyMobile Veterinary Care
Sir Angus CampbellSean M. Campbell
SmokeyJim and Cary Kramar
SnugsMobile Veterinary Care
SophiaNancy and Gary Parker
SparkieCarol Griffith
StellaMobile Veterinary Care
TonyMobile Veterinary Care
TucsonMobile Veterinary Care
Weaver Family DogDaniel and Amy Charney
WedmanJeff and Polly Sack
WheezerJeffrey and Susan Forman
WillieDaniel and Amy Charney
WinnieMary Kay Donnelly
XenaGrace ScheplmannLydia U. Lee
ZeusMobile Veterinary Care
ZoeBruce and Hedwig Demsey
ZoeyKen and Mary Lou Bitner
In Honor ofCompanionAnimals
AriClaudia DiSantoJanet Adelson
EllieAbby OrdzenAva Latore
JDAbby OrdzenAva Latore
HerbieJennifer and Michael Graziano
HerundClaudia DiSantoJanet Adelson
SayroKenneth and Maureen Lindner
TimberlakePenny and Edwin SchaeferAngela BonaiutoSusan BungardJennifer Nicole WestKim K. Shanahan
WinstonAntoinette Primozich
Special thanks to following fordonations to cats:PetSmart Mayfield Hts StorePetSmart Aurora StorePetSmart South Euclid StorePet PeopleNobis Sales & Marketing
Loretta Pitorak and Lisa Israel forbeing AJ’s Welcome Desk angels andalways being available to help!
Volunteer Craig Lanese for being ourgo-to guy -- picking up donations forthe Burton Cat Seizure and transportinganimals.
HB volunteers Carole Nazar andAbbie Leska for instructing the Juneand July Dog Workshops.
Volunteers Whitney Leffler, AbbieLeska and Gai Russo for productionof the Canine Good Citizen videotutorials.
Office volunteers Josh Heiferling andAllison Mohney for help with thetransition to our new volunteermanagement system, Volgistics.
Volunteers Gary Steyskal, TaraKuchenbecker and BrendaDonahue for their communicationand leadership with the volunteermentoring program.
All of the staff, volunteers, anddonors for their spectacular workduring the Burton Cat Seizure.
All of the foster families that havebeen so helpful in the past few weeksduring the cat seizure, and allthroughout kitten season! You’re thethe best!
Sheila Simpson for being an amazingchair of Doggone Purrfect Night.
Katie Stump for all of her hard workfor Doggone Purrfect Night.
The entire Doggone Purrfect NightCommittee
Pam Pray for being an amazing officevolunteer!
Jim and Connie Vasileff for fosteringand caring for 4 of RV’s horses atHidden Creek Quarter Horses.
Stan and Karen Schneider fromSchneider s Saddlery for theirgenerous donations.
Jane Geisse for not only taking careof the animals, but also taking care ofthe staff!
Kyle Relyea for his hard work in thebarn and beyond!
Peggy Cartor for generous donationto the horses.
Orange Animal Service Club foralways being there when needed!
Elizabeth Farmer for donating stretchand scratch’s for the cat cages.
Geauga Sheriff Dept. & K9’s
Cleveland Metroparks WildlifeNaturalists
Dr. McKinney at Burton Vet Clinic
Suzanne & Betsy from Seeing EyesGuide Dogs for the Blind
Tammie Vasek & her special needscrew
Brenda Donahue & Tami Thurman
Amanda Look
RV Ambassadors
Camp Counselors
remembrances February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
remembrances February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
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Caring for Your Senior Petby Medical Director Meg Volpe
When is your dog or cat a senior? Most people have heard the adage thatone year in a dog’s life is the equivalent of seven years in a human’s life. Thisis a decent place to start but it doesn’t take into account all of the factorsthat contribute to aging. For example, a Great Dane is considered a seniorat the age of five years while a cat or small breed dog is generally not in theirsenior years until they’re at least seven or eight years old. While everyspecies /breed reaches their golden years at different rates, it is essentialthat we be mindful that the time will come when our pets need a little moreattention and special care.
There are many factors that influence how well our pets age. These includegenetics, body weight, nutrition, environment, and how much veterinary carethey have received throughout their lives. Does that list sound familiar? Thevery things we are told about taking care of ourselves are the things we shouldbe taking care of for our pets. But there are three things that we should payextra attention to as our dogs and cats age because our pets can’t take careof these things by themselves.
1. Take your pets to the vet twice a year as they enter theirsenior years. Regular, twice yearly, wellness exams allow yourveterinarian the opportunity to identify any medical problems early.Your vet can then make recommendations that can significantlyimpact the length and quality of your pet’s life.
2. Good nutrition. I am a firm believer that you get what you payfor when it comes to pet foods. And I also believe that animalsshould not be fed the same way throughout their lives. Discuss with
your veterinarian their feedingrecommendations for your pet’s uniqueneeds. And remember those needs maychange.
3. Exercise. What better way to keepourselves moving than by moving withour pets? Our pets benefit from regularexercise the same way we do. Short,frequent periods of exercise with properwarm up and cool down periods arealways best as our animals get older. Besure to follow your veterinarian’sguidelines in the development of a safeexercise plan for your pet
The discussion of aging in our pets doesn’tin any way mean that aging itself is a disease.It is a life stage. And as our pets enter intothis life stage, we should be ready andeducated that there are many things thatwe can do to make their senior yearsquality years.
In Memory ofFriends & Family
Sue BartonJoe and Marlene RaymerTimothy Raymer
Helen CaputoCarol Rollo
Wayne CarlsonAnne Louise Smith
Kevin CarrJohn and Karen MillerGary and Valerie SigmanWilliam and Donna ArnoldHarrison and Sally BubbChristopher Alan Eilles
Gertrude ChildsWilliam and Patricia Sintic
A. Gordon ClarkRoger and Victoria Burrows
Eugene ColeTammy Battler
Terry CooperPeter and Elaine Keefe
Great Aunt Nancy CyrusCarole Cyrus
Don DancicBecky PetersonLynn DulaMaddie DisneyBob and Betty EvansMarcia GroutSandra HayesMarie QuickPauline J. SenraLibby Yunger
Eddie DavisBarbara and Donald AmesKen and Michelle Wallace
Joseph DesGraviseThomas and Iris Vail
Bernice DolinFrederick and Gerry Draeger
William DunlapMr. and Mrs. Donald ZimmerHeinen’sBeverly Dunlap
Belle EisingerCindy Kaufman
Anthony FaroneBarbara A. Campbell
Jayne FeldmanPhil and Anita WeinbergSandy and Pam DeutschJudy SwirskyBlanche and Michael ForemanBob and Judy GoodsteinTodd and Erica DeutschAdam and Katie Deutsch
Rachel Ariela FishmanDonna Isroff
Caryn GallChardon Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2261
E. Mark GasparSteven and Marie Kaufman
Donna E. GollmerJacqueline K. KennedyNancy and J. Larry HolodnakEd and Kathy CherneyDebra BuckleyRobert and Kathleen J. Heyka
Don HaswellDebbie HaswellMelissa KrausWilliam and Claudia Zehe
Ernie HauckLorraine Grund
Erik Ohl HilstonStephen and Laura HorvathFour Seasons Swim TeamKenneth and Celaine WellmanBetty MarlarAmy GoodbreadDane, Amy and David HilstonPete BrownWayne HickmanHarmon Middle School, Animals Lovers ClubJanet and Heath DavenportJerry and Debbie HohlaEdith and William RantalaJames MainelloDavid and Dorothy LaksoCarol RantalaPolly SeumMarthajane KuivilaGirl Scout Troop 90131Charles J. Roman/Andrews Osborne AcademyDane and Marcy HilstonEstrea and Michael OhlAlan Covert
Sharon JacobRita and Mel Kroot
Raymond KalmanWilliam Sintic
Randy KnavelLee J. Horowitz
Richard KoscinskiPamala Maruna
Jerry LancasterJan Stewart
Merle Sue LevineMichael and Jan Lewis
Nancy Jeanne LordSue CongdonCarol DayMartin and Susan MulletLake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc.
Maureen LowryLori BarisStandford H. MarkowitzGilda KleinKeith D. Chelm
Karen MarttalaKenneth and Elizabeth Klein
Vern MelbergNicole A. Corrigan
Alberta MentchMobile Veterinary Care
Pam MightonRobyn and Kevin Forney
MomDebra Grischkan
Yvonne Henny MossBenjamin Hoffmann
Marta D’Ann MozingoCheryl and Don RiggsJack, Sandy, Mike, Dan, andSheri HankinsonWesley and Betty WolfSherry WilkoskiRobert and Sue HansonSteve HillardJanice HughesEric and Patricia BaumgartnerDeland BasoraSam and Margaret WhiteMelinda and Todd SmithChristopher and Wendy Lazor
Robert NemunaitisDrew and Patricia Comstock
Harold A."Bob" NormanJennifer BabuscakPamala Maruna
Carol E. Novakovich‘Donna Caputo
Sidney Nudelman‘Lori and Jeff Stockfish
Thomas OlsSteven and Marie Kaufman
Laurie PattersonDiane Collins
Robert A. PaydenGordon and Irene StutzmanPatricia VecheryHerman and Margaret MinardRose Marie BauerBernard and Mary CasamentoPatricia FritzMcMaster-Carr Supply Co.
Melody J. PerkesPatricia Hannan
Debbie PetersonMary Piscura
Eric PlickertBrenda MarinoRichard HarperDaniel and Margaret McAdamTom and Donna DietzGrand Valley Ruritan ClubMaureen and David Burke
Jean PrestiJoan DeLauro
Nelberta ResetarChuck and Marge Miralia
Pauline RojeckPaul and Rita Bellitto
Peppy RosenBarbara Kersey
Robin RuscittiRobert and Ann AllegrettiInterDesign Inc.
Margaret RutmanRonnie Abrams
Anya L. SalusSandra Morl Family
Scott E. SchroederKim Collins
Betty SeuferPatricia Funk
Murray ShankmanMichelle ShearDon and Pam BulsonNeal MarksMartin and Mindy DavidsonPam and Samuel BesunderCindy FriedmanBruce HartzmarkMichael and Lisa IsraelBill and Patty BabcoxMaxine CookstonSteve and Joanne BrownKertesz Family FoundationJoseph and Christine HicksTobe SchurmanPeter and Tammy BrosseClaudia O’BrienWendy FrankCharisma Hair DesignGary and Andrea DesbergLisa KriwinskyMike and Wendy CharnaJudy SimonStearns FamilyStacy MaxsonBruce and Elizabeth Cohn
Aliza Czinn ShermanLenard and Sally BerkowitzDarla GrossDebra CountsRobert EdwardsPearl and Albert HerschLarry and Maria ZoulLori and Jeff StockfishStephany and Jared BassJoan Koesterer
Einstein & Burt Company,LLC.Maureen KrieskiNancy DiVitaRichard GansShari MartynLaurie EksteinRae and Lester MillerSheraton FurnitureBruce CohnLarry and Gail CholenskyMichael and Elaine FoxMarilyn LotasThe Rothschild-WexbergFamilyKelly McConnell
Elizabeth and Hillel DrebenPamala MarunaUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineWendy and Harlow CohenIsraela and Marvin LashABC Auto Insurance Agency
Harry SleithNancy HankinsThomas and Diane HoffartNancy GasparLisa GilesLisa AmbroseMeredith WeingardenWilliam McLinMilton SternElaine MilllerCarol and John BrownJanet BechemerJoe GrimesU.S. News and World ReportNorm CaseE & G GroupCharlotte Kraus
Gary SquiresArline Moore
Leslie SrioineyFrances Kluter
Richard StokesRaymond and Sally Burke
Leslie A. StroineyBiederman Family
Nickolas Edward StoneConstance Brown
Josephine Mary TannoNancy Westerburg
Jackie UleBradley JonesKim Hill
Doris Van HeeckerenKathy and Tom StellatoDori Gorgis
Robert Van HuffelCarol KerrTimothy S. OlszewskiDianne MartinMartha BaileyEvelyn ReeseMary Jane KokrakRobert VanfossanGene and Alda BattistaMarilyn and James CallahanBarbara YoungThomas and Kareen KlierNina PhillipsDonald and Eleanor DiurbaSally and John TaylorShirley WebsterEdward and Elizabeth Toth
Donald C. VeverkaNancy TrhlikJohn F. LeitzingerJack and Thuy LeitzingerMarian Lanchman
Gifts received In memoryof Kathleen WilhelmTom Gretter
Ann ZellaLindsay Zella
In Honor ofFriends & Family
Sheri AdamicDavid Martz
Sister Christin AlfieriSt. Helen’s 8th Grade, Class of 2013
Diane ArmingtonKaaren Gates
Anthony ArmentiBill and Karen Thailing
Maia AtzemisHolyn KochMichael and Michelle Bee
Jay BlaushildAvery and Susannah Cohen
Lynn BraffRonald and Vera Dombcik
Bonnie ButlerDavid and PamSpremulliAudrey Butler
Morgan ChernikoffEvelyn Chernikoff
Ella CimpermanGlenn and Victoria BarthKristen and Philip RankinJoe Cimperman
Allison CohenAmy SheonEllen RossAvery and Susannah CohenSara and Brian SullivanAmy CramerPatricia L. SiegelKar-Ming and Belinda LoP. and Susan EleninMelinda and Max GoodinJeff and Diane SingerMark and Shannon StovskyMichael and Abbey GuggenheimStephanie and Aaron PerusekJordan and Jennifer GoldbergTod and Jody PodlSamuel and Lynne GeraceKelly and Gilon RubanenkoArielle KolkJohn and Tara KastelicJennifer MoellerKim MarkBrian HartDaniel BonnesJacob PerkinsJohn and Lynlee DelilloBrian and Beth RobbinsMartin and Kristen SchulzShawn and Barry SimonJeff and Elizabeth OrloffBeth CubbisonCatherine NestorDonald and Karen KasperDonna NusralaAnne and Aaron HeissLori ChristianJasmine R. TecsonElizabeth and Jeffrey WeissMelissa SchneiderDaniel and Karen SteigerNaomi WeissSarah ShaulisEve KrislovEli Ehrbar
Helena ConstantiniCatherine NestorHelen SalzAlton TinkerDaniel E. BonnesZai
Ron DombcikDebra TicktinWendy Carbone
Rick DoodyAdam Wolf
Julianna EdwardsMelanie CoyKrist Glasier
Emma’s BirthdayManoj Monga
Barbara GeigesAndrew GeigesTimothy GeigesAmanda Quine
Pat GerstnerThe Ohio Academy of Medical HistoryCase Western Reserve University
Anne GiglioKenneth Jacobson
Kendall JacobsonWilliam and Jennifer KarblerLaurie DudikRebecca and Phillip LawesBarry JacobsonPaul and Rita Richardson
Gay JohnsonGeorge Denniston
Cheryl KelleyJason Eschbach
Mr. and Mrs. Roseanneand Jim KayMichelle Pacholski
Bob and Joanne LaneCarol SkirvallSandy Agin
Gifts received In honorof Marlie LeskaLeslie (Jessica) BrownSandra GraubardEric FletcherAbbie LeskaSheryl Holtrey
Elsie LutmanWilliam Lutman
Michelle McQuadeBarbara Kuby
Nancy ParkerRobert Zeller
Rachel PodlAlice JacobsBarbara and Richard SpeerPeter and Sue DanfordJudy and Jack Kaufman
Jan PotterEtole and Julian Kahan
Greta RobbinsJodi and Alex Kay
Hank and Bonnie SammonCarolyn F. Bankhurst
John SarkissianSusan Sexton
Mr. & Mrs. Neil SchneiderArlene F. BryantKenneth JacobsonPamela Tegrotenhuis
Dylan and Danielle SteinMerle GoodmanFord Davey
Faye and Sel StrassmanJerry and Milta Mandel
Jenna, Taylor, Charlieand Bear Thompson
Noreen and Pete Thompson
Janice VitulloSusan Sexton
Marcia WhiteJackie Indre
Daniel Van HeeckerenDoris Gorgas
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Bossman Friedman was no ordinary dog. And his“mom,” Sharon Friedman, is no ordinary human. Whohas a birthday that draws upwards of 100 people and70 dogs? That would be Bossman. Who celebratestheir own birthday by raising funds to help other animalsin need? That would be Bossman. Who mastermindsthis whole thing and offersunconditional love through time?That would be Sharon. As ateam, they lit up each others’lives for 18 years and becameknown for their kind, gentle,and generous spirit. OnNovember 3 rd , 2012,Bossman crossed over therainbow bridge. This summer wouldhave been his 19th birthday party.
“Bossman’s Birthday Party” has been benefitting RescueVillage for over 10 years and even though Bossmanpassed away, Sharon still had a birthday party in Julywith Riley, her new rescue "Bichon/Poodle” mix as theemcee. Sharon says, “Bossman loved greeting all of hisfriends at his parties and knew that the funds raisedwent to help the less privileged animals and he wasgrateful to have helped”. This little Bichon-Frise willforever be remembered by Sharon and by all of us atRescue Village and beyond.
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Donna the Feral Lifestyles of the Rich and Feral
from the shelter
As a famous (or maybe it’s infamous) column writer for amuch-coveted spot in our newsletter, Donna the Feral (lovedby many / feared by more) felt it was a bit of an injustice thatshe had not yet had the opportunity to tell of her life andtimes. With a few choice words and a flip of her tail she beganto tell her story.
“I’m petite in frame with a massive spirit,” she explained. “Ilive on a big piece of land at 15463 Chillicothe. People callit Rescue Village. I call it my McMansion. I’ve lived here forseven years.”
Every time Donna comes up to the shelter door, staff memberstry to meet her every need and desire. “Fresh water?” theyquestion. “Fresh dry food?” “Another type of canned food?”“You need clean dishes?” Eventually they figure it out andthen, and only then, are they allowed to touch Donna. BUTONLY for a moment.
When questioned about her typical day she stiffens visibly,stating, “I am not keen on sharing acreage with dogs thatwalk humans. I do border patrol at night when all of thepeople and dogs go away.”
Donna lives a good life at Rescue Village. Like so many outdoorcats, she considers the neighborhood her home and the lastthing she wants (or needs) is to come inside. We feed her andensure she has warm and dry shelter at all times.
“Lots of my friends are having babies. Not me! I was spayedat Rescue Village. It’s safe, it’s easy, and it’scheap,” she stated (emphatically).With that, she held her head highand marched back into thewoods to resume the“life and times of therich and feral.”
Sunday • September 22 9am - 3pm • 10am One-Mile Dog WalkThe Holden Arboretum • Rain or Shine • $5 parking per vehicle
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WHO? You, your family and friends & your dog.WHAT? One-mile Dog Walk, Canine Games, Dog Agility, Kids Games, Shopping, Food & Live Music
WHY? To give homeless animals the attention they deserve and a clean & safe shelter,nourishing food and medical services they need.
HOW? Raise as much as you can through pledges from your family and friends. You’re not onlysaving more homeless animals, you get cool prizes too! To learn more or to start, go to:
www.geaugahumane.orgT H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R S :
Have you heard that the Rescue Village Capital Campaignis underway? We saw a need to improve our space to enableus to save more lives ... we rallied the experts to hammer outa plan to expand and reconfigure the shelter ... and we havenailed down the many reasons why this campaign is of suchvital importance to our community and to the many deservinganimals who live among us. By the end of 2014 we will haveraised $2 million and have an expanded and renovated facility.For years to come, Rescue Village will serve as a model forthe humane care and guardianship of animals.
Our new campaign logo, and its cast of characters, will beever present throughout the “Raising the Roof to Save MoreLives” campaign. They will serve as “spokesanimals” for thecampaign in shelter publications, on the Rescue Village websiteand perhaps even around the building itself.
We are currently in the Leadership Phase (or Quiet Phase sssshhhhh!) of the campaign. Our team is securing lead giftsto the campaign which is slated to launch its Public Phase inthe Fall of 2013. The architects are hard at work finalizingthe plan and campaign materials are being developed. Beon the lookout for our cast of characters who will keep youinformed about this exciting project that they call Raising theRoof to Save More Lives!
For more information call Hope Brustein,Executive Director at 440.338.4819, ext. 16or Rebecca Bendlak, Campaign Associateat 440.338.4819, ext. 50.
You may also contact themvia e-mail [email protected] [email protected].
Mimi and ChiChi may look like an odd pair,but they could not be better friends. Uponarrival to Rescue Village, it was clear that theyneeded to find a home that could take themboth. It took no time at all for these unlikelyfriends to gain popularity. Can you imaginewalking into the shelter and seeing a guineapig and a rabbit snuggling and grooming eachother? Though Mimi and ChiChi gainedpopularity because of their friendship, theyhad a hard time finding a forever hometogether. Days turned to weeks and weeksturned to months. Mimi and ChiChi still hadeach other, but could not find that specialperson to open their home to both of them.Finally, it happened. Mimi and ChiChi met theone who would let them be friends forever.The two are now living happily in their foreverhome ... together.
Mimi & ChiChi
Mimi and ChiChi
happy endings
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When you look at this pair, one thing quickly comesto mind: “Who’s who?”. Georgie and Gracie’s fancytuxedo markings aren’t the only thing they have incommon ... they both love each other dearly! WhenGeorgie and Gracie lived at Rescue Village, theyspent their days snuggling in the same bed whilewaiting for that special human who would rescuethem both. Not only is it common to see aninseparable pair like Georgie and Gracie, but wealso almost always advise that these pairs go totheir forever home together. These two were luckyenough to find a nice couple of their own who alsorecognized the strong bond they had with oneanother. Their owner writes, “Georgie and Graciehave been wonderful additions to our family and Ican’t imagine them apart. I hope that people willrecognize the importance of adopting bonded pairstogether.” We are so happy that this match madein heaven can continue living their lives, loving eachother with their forever family.
Georgie & Gracie
Georgie and Gracie
Mimi and ChiChi may look like an odd pair,but they could not be better friends. Uponarrival to Rescue Village, it was clear that theyneeded to find a home that could take themboth. It took no time at all for these unlikelyfriends to gain popularity. Can you imaginewalking into the shelter and seeing a guineapig and a rabbit snuggling and grooming eachother? Though Mimi and ChiChi gainedpopularity because of their friendship, theyhad a hard time finding a forever hometogether. Days turned to weeks and weeksturned to months. Mimi and ChiChi still hadeach other, but could not find that specialperson to open their home to both of them.Finally, it happened. Mimi and ChiChi met theone who would let them be friends forever.The two are now living happily in their foreverhome ... together.
Mimi & ChiChi
Mimi and ChiChi
happy endings
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When you look at this pair, one thing quickly comesto mind: “Who’s who?”. Georgie and Gracie’s fancytuxedo markings aren’t the only thing they have incommon ... they both love each other dearly! WhenGeorgie and Gracie lived at Rescue Village, theyspent their days snuggling in the same bed whilewaiting for that special human who would rescuethem both. Not only is it common to see aninseparable pair like Georgie and Gracie, but wealso almost always advise that these pairs go totheir forever home together. These two were luckyenough to find a nice couple of their own who alsorecognized the strong bond they had with oneanother. Their owner writes, “Georgie and Graciehave been wonderful additions to our family and Ican’t imagine them apart. I hope that people willrecognize the importance of adopting bonded pairstogether.” We are so happy that this match madein heaven can continue living their lives, loving eachother with their forever family.
Georgie & Gracie
Georgie and Gracie
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Donna the Feral Lifestyles of the Rich and Feral
from the shelter
As a famous (or maybe it’s infamous) column writer for amuch-coveted spot in our newsletter, Donna the Feral (lovedby many / feared by more) felt it was a bit of an injustice thatshe had not yet had the opportunity to tell of her life andtimes. With a few choice words and a flip of her tail she beganto tell her story.
“I’m petite in frame with a massive spirit,” she explained. “Ilive on a big piece of land at 15463 Chillicothe. People callit Rescue Village. I call it my McMansion. I’ve lived here forseven years.”
Every time Donna comes up to the shelter door, staff memberstry to meet her every need and desire. “Fresh water?” theyquestion. “Fresh dry food?” “Another type of canned food?”“You need clean dishes?” Eventually they figure it out andthen, and only then, are they allowed to touch Donna. BUTONLY for a moment.
When questioned about her typical day she stiffens visibly,stating, “I am not keen on sharing acreage with dogs thatwalk humans. I do border patrol at night when all of thepeople and dogs go away.”
Donna lives a good life at Rescue Village. Like so many outdoorcats, she considers the neighborhood her home and the lastthing she wants (or needs) is to come inside. We feed her andensure she has warm and dry shelter at all times.
“Lots of my friends are having babies. Not me! I was spayedat Rescue Village. It’s safe, it’s easy, and it’scheap,” she stated (emphatically).With that, she held her head highand marched back into thewoods to resume the“life and times of therich and feral.”
Sunday • September 22 9am - 3pm • 10am One-Mile Dog WalkThe Holden Arboretum • Rain or Shine • $5 parking per vehicle
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WHO? You, your family and friends & your dog.WHAT? One-mile Dog Walk, Canine Games, Dog Agility, Kids Games, Shopping, Food & Live Music
WHY? To give homeless animals the attention they deserve and a clean & safe shelter,nourishing food and medical services they need.
HOW? Raise as much as you can through pledges from your family and friends. You’re not onlysaving more homeless animals, you get cool prizes too! To learn more or to start, go to:
www.geaugahumane.orgT H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R S :
Have you heard that the Rescue Village Capital Campaignis underway? We saw a need to improve our space to enableus to save more lives ... we rallied the experts to hammer outa plan to expand and reconfigure the shelter ... and we havenailed down the many reasons why this campaign is of suchvital importance to our community and to the many deservinganimals who live among us. By the end of 2014 we will haveraised $2 million and have an expanded and renovated facility.For years to come, Rescue Village will serve as a model forthe humane care and guardianship of animals.
Our new campaign logo, and its cast of characters, will beever present throughout the “Raising the Roof to Save MoreLives” campaign. They will serve as “spokesanimals” for thecampaign in shelter publications, on the Rescue Village websiteand perhaps even around the building itself.
We are currently in the Leadership Phase (or Quiet Phase sssshhhhh!) of the campaign. Our team is securing lead giftsto the campaign which is slated to launch its Public Phase inthe Fall of 2013. The architects are hard at work finalizingthe plan and campaign materials are being developed. Beon the lookout for our cast of characters who will keep youinformed about this exciting project that they call Raising theRoof to Save More Lives!
For more information call Hope Brustein,Executive Director at 440.338.4819, ext. 16or Rebecca Bendlak, Campaign Associateat 440.338.4819, ext. 50.
You may also contact themvia e-mail [email protected] [email protected].
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Bossman Friedman was no ordinary dog. And his“mom,” Sharon Friedman, is no ordinary human. Whohas a birthday that draws upwards of 100 people and70 dogs? That would be Bossman. Who celebratestheir own birthday by raising funds to help other animalsin need? That would be Bossman. Who mastermindsthis whole thing and offersunconditional love through time?That would be Sharon. As ateam, they lit up each others’lives for 18 years and becameknown for their kind, gentle,and generous spirit. OnNovember 3 rd , 2012,Bossman crossed over therainbow bridge. This summer wouldhave been his 19th birthday party.
“Bossman’s Birthday Party” has been benefitting RescueVillage for over 10 years and even though Bossmanpassed away, Sharon still had a birthday party in Julywith Riley, her new rescue "Bichon/Poodle” mix as theemcee. Sharon says, “Bossman loved greeting all of hisfriends at his parties and knew that the funds raisedwent to help the less privileged animals and he wasgrateful to have helped”. This little Bichon-Frise willforever be remembered by Sharon and by all of us atRescue Village and beyond.
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remembrances February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
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Caring for Your Senior Petby Medical Director Meg Volpe
When is your dog or cat a senior? Most people have heard the adage thatone year in a dog’s life is the equivalent of seven years in a human’s life. Thisis a decent place to start but it doesn’t take into account all of the factorsthat contribute to aging. For example, a Great Dane is considered a seniorat the age of five years while a cat or small breed dog is generally not in theirsenior years until they’re at least seven or eight years old. While everyspecies /breed reaches their golden years at different rates, it is essentialthat we be mindful that the time will come when our pets need a little moreattention and special care.
There are many factors that influence how well our pets age. These includegenetics, body weight, nutrition, environment, and how much veterinary carethey have received throughout their lives. Does that list sound familiar? Thevery things we are told about taking care of ourselves are the things we shouldbe taking care of for our pets. But there are three things that we should payextra attention to as our dogs and cats age because our pets can’t take careof these things by themselves.
1. Take your pets to the vet twice a year as they enter theirsenior years. Regular, twice yearly, wellness exams allow yourveterinarian the opportunity to identify any medical problems early.Your vet can then make recommendations that can significantlyimpact the length and quality of your pet’s life.
2. Good nutrition. I am a firm believer that you get what you payfor when it comes to pet foods. And I also believe that animalsshould not be fed the same way throughout their lives. Discuss with
your veterinarian their feedingrecommendations for your pet’s uniqueneeds. And remember those needs maychange.
3. Exercise. What better way to keepourselves moving than by moving withour pets? Our pets benefit from regularexercise the same way we do. Short,frequent periods of exercise with properwarm up and cool down periods arealways best as our animals get older. Besure to follow your veterinarian’sguidelines in the development of a safeexercise plan for your pet
The discussion of aging in our pets doesn’tin any way mean that aging itself is a disease.It is a life stage. And as our pets enter intothis life stage, we should be ready andeducated that there are many things thatwe can do to make their senior yearsquality years.
In Memory ofFriends & Family
Sue BartonJoe and Marlene RaymerTimothy Raymer
Helen CaputoCarol Rollo
Wayne CarlsonAnne Louise Smith
Kevin CarrJohn and Karen MillerGary and Valerie SigmanWilliam and Donna ArnoldHarrison and Sally BubbChristopher Alan Eilles
Gertrude ChildsWilliam and Patricia Sintic
A. Gordon ClarkRoger and Victoria Burrows
Eugene ColeTammy Battler
Terry CooperPeter and Elaine Keefe
Great Aunt Nancy CyrusCarole Cyrus
Don DancicBecky PetersonLynn DulaMaddie DisneyBob and Betty EvansMarcia GroutSandra HayesMarie QuickPauline J. SenraLibby Yunger
Eddie DavisBarbara and Donald AmesKen and Michelle Wallace
Joseph DesGraviseThomas and Iris Vail
Bernice DolinFrederick and Gerry Draeger
William DunlapMr. and Mrs. Donald ZimmerHeinen’sBeverly Dunlap
Belle EisingerCindy Kaufman
Anthony FaroneBarbara A. Campbell
Jayne FeldmanPhil and Anita WeinbergSandy and Pam DeutschJudy SwirskyBlanche and Michael ForemanBob and Judy GoodsteinTodd and Erica DeutschAdam and Katie Deutsch
Rachel Ariela FishmanDonna Isroff
Caryn GallChardon Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2261
E. Mark GasparSteven and Marie Kaufman
Donna E. GollmerJacqueline K. KennedyNancy and J. Larry HolodnakEd and Kathy CherneyDebra BuckleyRobert and Kathleen J. Heyka
Don HaswellDebbie HaswellMelissa KrausWilliam and Claudia Zehe
Ernie HauckLorraine Grund
Erik Ohl HilstonStephen and Laura HorvathFour Seasons Swim TeamKenneth and Celaine WellmanBetty MarlarAmy GoodbreadDane, Amy and David HilstonPete BrownWayne HickmanHarmon Middle School, Animals Lovers ClubJanet and Heath DavenportJerry and Debbie HohlaEdith and William RantalaJames MainelloDavid and Dorothy LaksoCarol RantalaPolly SeumMarthajane KuivilaGirl Scout Troop 90131Charles J. Roman/Andrews Osborne AcademyDane and Marcy HilstonEstrea and Michael OhlAlan Covert
Sharon JacobRita and Mel Kroot
Raymond KalmanWilliam Sintic
Randy KnavelLee J. Horowitz
Richard KoscinskiPamala Maruna
Jerry LancasterJan Stewart
Merle Sue LevineMichael and Jan Lewis
Nancy Jeanne LordSue CongdonCarol DayMartin and Susan MulletLake-Geauga Recovery Centers, Inc.
Maureen LowryLori BarisStandford H. MarkowitzGilda KleinKeith D. Chelm
Karen MarttalaKenneth and Elizabeth Klein
Vern MelbergNicole A. Corrigan
Alberta MentchMobile Veterinary Care
Pam MightonRobyn and Kevin Forney
MomDebra Grischkan
Yvonne Henny MossBenjamin Hoffmann
Marta D’Ann MozingoCheryl and Don RiggsJack, Sandy, Mike, Dan, andSheri HankinsonWesley and Betty WolfSherry WilkoskiRobert and Sue HansonSteve HillardJanice HughesEric and Patricia BaumgartnerDeland BasoraSam and Margaret WhiteMelinda and Todd SmithChristopher and Wendy Lazor
Robert NemunaitisDrew and Patricia Comstock
Harold A."Bob" NormanJennifer BabuscakPamala Maruna
Carol E. Novakovich‘Donna Caputo
Sidney Nudelman‘Lori and Jeff Stockfish
Thomas OlsSteven and Marie Kaufman
Laurie PattersonDiane Collins
Robert A. PaydenGordon and Irene StutzmanPatricia VecheryHerman and Margaret MinardRose Marie BauerBernard and Mary CasamentoPatricia FritzMcMaster-Carr Supply Co.
Melody J. PerkesPatricia Hannan
Debbie PetersonMary Piscura
Eric PlickertBrenda MarinoRichard HarperDaniel and Margaret McAdamTom and Donna DietzGrand Valley Ruritan ClubMaureen and David Burke
Jean PrestiJoan DeLauro
Nelberta ResetarChuck and Marge Miralia
Pauline RojeckPaul and Rita Bellitto
Peppy RosenBarbara Kersey
Robin RuscittiRobert and Ann AllegrettiInterDesign Inc.
Margaret RutmanRonnie Abrams
Anya L. SalusSandra Morl Family
Scott E. SchroederKim Collins
Betty SeuferPatricia Funk
Murray ShankmanMichelle ShearDon and Pam BulsonNeal MarksMartin and Mindy DavidsonPam and Samuel BesunderCindy FriedmanBruce HartzmarkMichael and Lisa IsraelBill and Patty BabcoxMaxine CookstonSteve and Joanne BrownKertesz Family FoundationJoseph and Christine HicksTobe SchurmanPeter and Tammy BrosseClaudia O’BrienWendy FrankCharisma Hair DesignGary and Andrea DesbergLisa KriwinskyMike and Wendy CharnaJudy SimonStearns FamilyStacy MaxsonBruce and Elizabeth Cohn
Aliza Czinn ShermanLenard and Sally BerkowitzDarla GrossDebra CountsRobert EdwardsPearl and Albert HerschLarry and Maria ZoulLori and Jeff StockfishStephany and Jared BassJoan Koesterer
Einstein & Burt Company,LLC.Maureen KrieskiNancy DiVitaRichard GansShari MartynLaurie EksteinRae and Lester MillerSheraton FurnitureBruce CohnLarry and Gail CholenskyMichael and Elaine FoxMarilyn LotasThe Rothschild-WexbergFamilyKelly McConnell
Elizabeth and Hillel DrebenPamala MarunaUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineWendy and Harlow CohenIsraela and Marvin LashABC Auto Insurance Agency
Harry SleithNancy HankinsThomas and Diane HoffartNancy GasparLisa GilesLisa AmbroseMeredith WeingardenWilliam McLinMilton SternElaine MilllerCarol and John BrownJanet BechemerJoe GrimesU.S. News and World ReportNorm CaseE & G GroupCharlotte Kraus
Gary SquiresArline Moore
Leslie SrioineyFrances Kluter
Richard StokesRaymond and Sally Burke
Leslie A. StroineyBiederman Family
Nickolas Edward StoneConstance Brown
Josephine Mary TannoNancy Westerburg
Jackie UleBradley JonesKim Hill
Doris Van HeeckerenKathy and Tom StellatoDori Gorgis
Robert Van HuffelCarol KerrTimothy S. OlszewskiDianne MartinMartha BaileyEvelyn ReeseMary Jane KokrakRobert VanfossanGene and Alda BattistaMarilyn and James CallahanBarbara YoungThomas and Kareen KlierNina PhillipsDonald and Eleanor DiurbaSally and John TaylorShirley WebsterEdward and Elizabeth Toth
Donald C. VeverkaNancy TrhlikJohn F. LeitzingerJack and Thuy LeitzingerMarian Lanchman
Gifts received In memoryof Kathleen WilhelmTom Gretter
Ann ZellaLindsay Zella
In Honor ofFriends & Family
Sheri AdamicDavid Martz
Sister Christin AlfieriSt. Helen’s 8th Grade, Class of 2013
Diane ArmingtonKaaren Gates
Anthony ArmentiBill and Karen Thailing
Maia AtzemisHolyn KochMichael and Michelle Bee
Jay BlaushildAvery and Susannah Cohen
Lynn BraffRonald and Vera Dombcik
Bonnie ButlerDavid and PamSpremulliAudrey Butler
Morgan ChernikoffEvelyn Chernikoff
Ella CimpermanGlenn and Victoria BarthKristen and Philip RankinJoe Cimperman
Allison CohenAmy SheonEllen RossAvery and Susannah CohenSara and Brian SullivanAmy CramerPatricia L. SiegelKar-Ming and Belinda LoP. and Susan EleninMelinda and Max GoodinJeff and Diane SingerMark and Shannon StovskyMichael and Abbey GuggenheimStephanie and Aaron PerusekJordan and Jennifer GoldbergTod and Jody PodlSamuel and Lynne GeraceKelly and Gilon RubanenkoArielle KolkJohn and Tara KastelicJennifer MoellerKim MarkBrian HartDaniel BonnesJacob PerkinsJohn and Lynlee DelilloBrian and Beth RobbinsMartin and Kristen SchulzShawn and Barry SimonJeff and Elizabeth OrloffBeth CubbisonCatherine NestorDonald and Karen KasperDonna NusralaAnne and Aaron HeissLori ChristianJasmine R. TecsonElizabeth and Jeffrey WeissMelissa SchneiderDaniel and Karen SteigerNaomi WeissSarah ShaulisEve KrislovEli Ehrbar
Helena ConstantiniCatherine NestorHelen SalzAlton TinkerDaniel E. BonnesZai
Ron DombcikDebra TicktinWendy Carbone
Rick DoodyAdam Wolf
Julianna EdwardsMelanie CoyKrist Glasier
Emma’s BirthdayManoj Monga
Barbara GeigesAndrew GeigesTimothy GeigesAmanda Quine
Pat GerstnerThe Ohio Academy of Medical HistoryCase Western Reserve University
Anne GiglioKenneth Jacobson
Kendall JacobsonWilliam and Jennifer KarblerLaurie DudikRebecca and Phillip LawesBarry JacobsonPaul and Rita Richardson
Gay JohnsonGeorge Denniston
Cheryl KelleyJason Eschbach
Mr. and Mrs. Roseanneand Jim KayMichelle Pacholski
Bob and Joanne LaneCarol SkirvallSandy Agin
Gifts received In honorof Marlie LeskaLeslie (Jessica) BrownSandra GraubardEric FletcherAbbie LeskaSheryl Holtrey
Elsie LutmanWilliam Lutman
Michelle McQuadeBarbara Kuby
Nancy ParkerRobert Zeller
Rachel PodlAlice JacobsBarbara and Richard SpeerPeter and Sue DanfordJudy and Jack Kaufman
Jan PotterEtole and Julian Kahan
Greta RobbinsJodi and Alex Kay
Hank and Bonnie SammonCarolyn F. Bankhurst
John SarkissianSusan Sexton
Mr. & Mrs. Neil SchneiderArlene F. BryantKenneth JacobsonPamela Tegrotenhuis
Dylan and Danielle SteinMerle GoodmanFord Davey
Faye and Sel StrassmanJerry and Milta Mandel
Jenna, Taylor, Charlieand Bear Thompson
Noreen and Pete Thompson
Janice VitulloSusan Sexton
Marcia WhiteJackie Indre
Daniel Van HeeckerenDoris Gorgas
CAGE SPONSORProgram
remembrances February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
from the executive director
On a bright Sunday afternoon, a birthday party for an animal-loving “justturned 10” year-old was underway at Rescue Village. Ten girls took awhirlwind tour of the shelter and made cat wands and dog toys. Thehighlight was the visit to the barn. Beetle and Echo were playing in thepaddock. This was a BIG deal. The birthdaygirl had been coming to the barn everySaturday with her dad. She knew howthese two horses, along with three others,had come nearly starved to death.
After cake, it was time for some kittencuddling. Everyone sat on the floor in acircle and gently held these little ones. Iasked, “What is your favorite color for acat?” The answers started flying: “black,” “tiger,” “tabby”... until one girlsaid “purple.” Hmmm, purple? I felt like the guy in the AT&T commercialwith the kids and their wonderfully inventive answers. When I asked herwhere she came up with purple, she said, with a slight tone of defensiveness,“I just think that if that happened it would be great.” Who could disagree?
What we do at Rescue Village is as down to earth as it gets. The rescueand rehabilitation of the five horses (see front page) involved real peopledoing things as basic as feeding them after months where they had nofood. It meant waiting until they were stable to even clean their coats. Itrequired raising money and getting vet care and mucking stalls ~ hardlyas romantic as the image of purple kittens.
It took a whole community with huge imagination to believe that Beetle,Echo, Cowboy, Charlie and Rockette could become powerful
ambassadors of rescue. It wasn’t just our mission that told usit was possible. It was that sense of wonder that filled a young
girl’s face when she held a black kitten and imagined it waspurple.
We wanted to turn cruelty and neglect on its head. We sensed that if wecould band together, and imagine a future where they would never bemistreated again, we could save them.
There is no age limit on imagination. There is no animal that doesn’tdeserve a chance. Every rescue takes a strong dose of imagination to win,in even the most basic sense of life over death. Still, imagination helpssave lives in a bigger sense too. Next time you are fighting an uphill battle,don’t forget to dream. To echo the little girl, we just thought that if wecould save these horses it would be great. Who could disagree?
Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village
Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116
15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township
440.338.4819
e-mail [email protected]
web www.geaugahumane.org
Rescue VillageNEW HOURS!Monday: Noon to 6pm
Tuesday: Noon to 6pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon to 6pm
Friday: Noon to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
*adoptions stop 45 minutes before closing
Information in RV Reporter is believed accurate.
Geauga Humane Society does not accept responsibility
for errors or omissions. Consult your veterinarian for
animal related concerns. It is our general policy not
to sell or give away our mailing list. We do, however,
reserve the right to share our list with certain strategic
partners who are working with us to advance our
mission. If you do not want us to provide strategic
partners with your name, please send written
notification to P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072.
Illustrations ' Jenny Campbell, Campbell & Co. Cartooning,
It would be great
Specialthanks to:
Special thanks to Whitney Leffler for her photography contributions
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In Memory ofCompanionAnimals
AbbyHelen M. Menke
Abby and LambertCarolyn Noska
AndieJanet Levey
AngelMobile Veterinary Care
AngelRobert and Joannae Steinfurth
AnnaMobile Veterinary Care
AnselMobile Veterinary Care
BaileyKevin and Sharon Robertson
BaileySanford Shafran
BaileyBarbara Klein
BaileyMargo McNulty
BarleyRosemary and FortunataMusachio
BarneyLouis Boswell
BaxterBeverly G. HigleyGreg and Sharon Watts
BazelDiane MisterkaLynne Varney
BearCynthia Keckan
BearJim and Cary Kramar
Belle & HudsonChuck J. Eisinger
BetsyMobile Veterinary Care
BismarkMobile Veterinary Care
BoscoSherry Wolf
BossmanDavid and Susan Berzon
BarneyLouis K. Boswell
BrandyMobile Veterinary Care
BrinkleyBruce and Hedwig Demsey
BruceMobile Veterinary Care
BuddyMobile Veterinary Care
BuddyMarcie Goodman
BusterMobile Veterinary Care
CallieMobile Veterinary Care
ChamoisMobile Veterinary Care
ChantelleMobile Veterinary Care
ChaseShelley Lieberman
Cheddar & CallieMobile Veterinary Care
ChesterSteven R. Weisman
ChicoDaniel and Amy CharneyCindersMobile Veterinary Care
ClayTom and Pamela Schmitt
CodyMobile Veterinary Care
CodyPhyllis EisenbergLeslie BruderMaxine Margolis
DaffyKathryn J. Steinfurth
DaisyVelma Justice
DanteSarah Shaulis
DarcyJudith Cissa
DawnGayle and Vance Linamen
DesmondJeff and Marilyn Bilsky
DianaAnne V. Bumbak
DixieRobyn Forney
EddieCarole Nazar
ElliottClara Sherwin
ElvisGlynis Gohegan
ErinPam Griffith
GennyMobile Veterinary Care
GingerDeanna Ruth Cowan
GingerCarole Nazar
GracieMobile Veterinary Care
HannahMobile Veterinary Care
HenryMobile Veterinary Care
HersheyMobile Veterinary Care
HikaruMobile Veterinary Care
IvyMichelle O’connell
JackAllen and Diane Sika
JackieHelene Goldenberg
JasperDeborah L. Henry
JennaDaniel Charney
JessieDebra Beard
J.W.Mobile Veterinary Care
KatieMobile Veterinary Care
KingsleyMobile Veterinary Care
KotaRobert and Cindy Barclay
Lambert and AbbyTammy Noska
LennyMobile Veterinary Care
Leo SlainCourtney Diamond
LicoriceChip and Pat KulpAnn MorganSue and Ronald MartinLily KulpSue and Ronald MartinErnest M. KulpMobile Veterinary CareChip and Pat Kulp
LolaRobert and Cheri Discenzo
LuckyFrances Hudson
LukeMarlene and Cracker JackLegome
MabelLuane and Stanley Lasky
MacJan Assini
MaddieMelissa Hines
MaddieClara Sherwin
MaddieMobile Veterinary Care
MahaAlison and Bernhard Smith
MaizieLori RosenbergWilson and Thea Coats
MannyDaniel and Amy Charney
MaverickDale and Brian Chalfin
MaxDeborah Grigg
MaxwellBill and Kathy Herzig
MelJulie Stapf
MelanieElaine Weiss
MerleMobile Veterinary Care
MerlinBarbara Boveington-MolterBarbara DalySusan MazanecAmy LipsonPolly MazanecMaryjo Prince-PaulRon HickmanMary LeuchtagEvelina DeFranco
MickeyJan Carlson
MickiJeff and Marilyn Bilsky
MikeMary Brennan
MikeyMobile Veterinary Care
MissiChuck and Barb Palumbo
MistyDave and DianeWachsman
MlleWarren and Sara Ledsky
MojoMobile Veterinary Care
MollyMobile Veterinary Care
Momma DogSue Booker
MosesMarcie Goodman
MullenMobile Veterinary Care
MurphyDiane Misterka
NikeJames and Lynne Capstick
NikoMobile Veterinary Care
OakBob and Jean Seljan
OrcaMobile Veterinary Care
OscarKeith and Irene Cowan
OskarMobile Veterinary Care
OzarkMobile Veterinary Care
PearlNancy and Gary Parker
PecoMobile Veterinary Care
PinkySteven and Pamela Weisman
Pumpkin RobertsonJeff ElinskyHoward and Mary ElinskyMobile Veterinary CareSharon Robertson
ReeceAndrew and Anne-MarieConnors
ReesesMobile Veterinary Care
RicaCarole Nazar
RustyMobile Veterinary Care
SadieRonald Hinkle
SaintMobile Veterinary Care
SamTracy Zimmaro
SammyCarole Nazar
SandyDale and Brian Chalfin
SarahMargaret Hillier
SatanJim and Cary Kramar
ShadowCarole Nazar
ShelbyMartha Rowan
ShelbyAlex CherayakJoyce N. Viscomi
Shy BoyMobile Veterinary Care
Sir Angus CampbellSean M. Campbell
SmokeyJim and Cary Kramar
SnugsMobile Veterinary Care
SophiaNancy and Gary Parker
SparkieCarol Griffith
StellaMobile Veterinary Care
TonyMobile Veterinary Care
TucsonMobile Veterinary Care
Weaver Family DogDaniel and Amy Charney
WedmanJeff and Polly Sack
WheezerJeffrey and Susan Forman
WillieDaniel and Amy Charney
WinnieMary Kay Donnelly
XenaGrace ScheplmannLydia U. Lee
ZeusMobile Veterinary Care
ZoeBruce and Hedwig Demsey
ZoeyKen and Mary Lou Bitner
In Honor ofCompanionAnimals
AriClaudia DiSantoJanet Adelson
EllieAbby OrdzenAva Latore
JDAbby OrdzenAva Latore
HerbieJennifer and Michael Graziano
HerundClaudia DiSantoJanet Adelson
SayroKenneth and Maureen Lindner
TimberlakePenny and Edwin SchaeferAngela BonaiutoSusan BungardJennifer Nicole WestKim K. Shanahan
WinstonAntoinette Primozich
Special thanks to following fordonations to cats:PetSmart Mayfield Hts StorePetSmart Aurora StorePetSmart South Euclid StorePet PeopleNobis Sales & Marketing
Loretta Pitorak and Lisa Israel forbeing AJ’s Welcome Desk angels andalways being available to help!
Volunteer Craig Lanese for being ourgo-to guy -- picking up donations forthe Burton Cat Seizure and transportinganimals.
HB volunteers Carole Nazar andAbbie Leska for instructing the Juneand July Dog Workshops.
Volunteers Whitney Leffler, AbbieLeska and Gai Russo for productionof the Canine Good Citizen videotutorials.
Office volunteers Josh Heiferling andAllison Mohney for help with thetransition to our new volunteermanagement system, Volgistics.
Volunteers Gary Steyskal, TaraKuchenbecker and BrendaDonahue for their communicationand leadership with the volunteermentoring program.
All of the staff, volunteers, anddonors for their spectacular workduring the Burton Cat Seizure.
All of the foster families that havebeen so helpful in the past few weeksduring the cat seizure, and allthroughout kitten season! You’re thethe best!
Sheila Simpson for being an amazingchair of Doggone Purrfect Night.
Katie Stump for all of her hard workfor Doggone Purrfect Night.
The entire Doggone Purrfect NightCommittee
Pam Pray for being an amazing officevolunteer!
Jim and Connie Vasileff for fosteringand caring for 4 of RV’s horses atHidden Creek Quarter Horses.
Stan and Karen Schneider fromSchneider s Saddlery for theirgenerous donations.
Jane Geisse for not only taking careof the animals, but also taking care ofthe staff!
Kyle Relyea for his hard work in thebarn and beyond!
Peggy Cartor for generous donationto the horses.
Orange Animal Service Club foralways being there when needed!
Elizabeth Farmer for donating stretchand scratch’s for the cat cages.
Geauga Sheriff Dept. & K9’s
Cleveland Metroparks WildlifeNaturalists
Dr. McKinney at Burton Vet Clinic
Suzanne & Betsy from Seeing EyesGuide Dogs for the Blind
Tammie Vasek & her special needscrew
Brenda Donahue & Tami Thurman
Amanda Look
RV Ambassadors
Camp Counselors
remembrances February 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013
Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village
Post Office Box 116 Novelty, Ohio 44072-0116
15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township
440.338.4819
e-mail [email protected]
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Geauga Humane Society Newsletter • Sponsored by Invisible Fence® Brand
issue 2 - 2013
There is quiet beauty watching two aging horsesfrolic like kids in the paddock at Rescue Village.Horses enter our barn program when they arerescued from cruelty and neglect. Today, thereis not a cloud in the sky and the sun ishighlighting beautiful coats. Yet, in March ofthis year, the skies were gray. Snow and icewas still hanging on.
At a stable in rural Geauga County, animalswere suffering. The weather was brutal for fivehorses boarded outside without food. Theirwater trough was frozen. Each was hundredsof pounds underweight. Survival was in doubt and rescuewas urgent. And so, Chief Humane Agent, ChristianCourtwright, brought them to us in a state of emergency... two coming to our barn and three to another stable.
Recovery starts nowA long road to recovery began. Dr. Averi Sauder, a wonderfulequine vet, joined the team. She would lead us throughthe careful and slow rehabilitation process. What theyneeded most was food. Yet, introducing hay and grainto a starved horse can be fatal. RV staff and volunteers,led by Christian and staff member Adrianne Johnson,
joined in their care.During this early stage,the horses were sluggishand depressed. Everyonewas determined to turnthis around and when allfive started to put onsome weight, the moodat RV started to brighten.Community members
stepped forward to donate to Project S.A.V.E. for thehorses. This was an enormous TEAM effort!
Far from fearWinter oh so slowly changed to spring and the day camewhen the horses were ready to go outside. At RV, Beetleand Echo, both over 20 years old, stood still in the paddock.At a boarding stable in the county, Charles, Rockette, andCowboy began to expand their activity. The days lengthenedand their health continued to improve. A metamorphosiswas taking place. Dull eyes turned bright. There was springin their step. Hanging out was replaced by playing, snortingand tail-swishing joy.
Rescue Village is prosecuting the mother and daughterwho owned these animals. This kind ofcruelty is simply not acceptable.
Five horses have been given a new life filledwith love, dignity and care. This is theirnew day; made possible by a communitywho takes kindness as its centerline.
Rockette in March
Rockette today
Just as beauty is in the eye of the
beholder, loving your work, even
when it involves mucking stalls or
cleaning kennels, is all about the
mission. Phillip the pig may not be
everyone’s George Clooney or
Denzel Washington, but, to all of
us at Rescue Village, he is a stunner.
We do this work because we love
saving lives. It can be a dirty job,
but how could anyone not love that
great big ole nose?!
Rescue VillageNEW HOURS!Monday: Noon to 6pm
Tuesday: Noon to 6pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: Noon to 6pm
Friday: Noon to 6pm
Saturday: 11am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
*adoptions stop 45 minutes before closing