Humanely Speaking - Spring 2015

Spring 2015

INSIDECourtyard Cat CustodianLoving LunaNew Staff WelcomedCheryl Owen’s LegacySaving One Cat Colony at a Time

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From the Board of DirectorsSpring has arrived in Tucson, and

as usual, brought change, growth, and joy.

We just celebrated another year of serving the pets and people of Southern Arizona with our 17th annual Puttin’ on the Dog event at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort. As always, the generosity of our donors, our volunteers, and our community headlined the show, but we also have many successes to celebrate.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona continues to support the drive to make Tucson a No-Kill community by transferring pets from other organizations and finding them forever homes through adoptions at our main campus, select PetSmart locations, our off-site adoption events, and our signature PAWSH stores. On April 11th alone, we found forever homes for 45 pets at the massive “Adopt Love, Adopt Local” event held at the Tucson Expo Center.

Some pets need a little extra boost to find their forever homes. We’ve had great success prepping pups with our Canine College program for several years. For over a year now, thanks to adoption counselor Pam Glantz, we’ve offered a socialization program that helps keep our kitties from getting too cranky in the challenging shelter environment.

Between that effort and our fabulous fosters, even some of our longer-term residents have found forever families.

We love to celebrate the happy adoption stories, and we have many, but as a community, we still have more pets than there are homes. Thanks to the generosity of PetSmart Charities, we’ve been able to reach out to some of the more underserved areas of our community through the Fix It, Tucson! free spay/neuter campaign.

We’ve spayed and neutered over 826 dogs in the 85705 zip code, and we will reach 507 more dogs before the end of the initiative, preventing tens of thousands (potentially hundreds of thousands) of animals from needless suffering.

As you know, we could not accomplish all of this without the generosity of our donors, and our donors more than stepped up to the plate for this year’s Arizona Gives Day – you knocked it out

of the park! Smashing our goal of $35,000 in donations for the day, you gave more than $60,000, earning us second place overall in the state in total dollars raised, and garnering us a $10,000 bonus. Thank you so much for your unwavering support, and special thanks go to those folks who sponsored matching gifts and other challenges over the course of the day.

Amidst all of this growth and joy comes change, and we bid farewell to our CEO, Maureen O’Nell. In her years with HSSA, Maureen honed our vision and mission, gave us more powerful ways to think about and talk about what we do, and was a fearless advocate for the animals. We thank Maureen, and wish her well in all her future endeavors.

As Southern Arizona’s oldest and largest animal-welfare nonprofit, we’ve made a great deal of positive change for pets and people over the past seventy years. We’re so glad to have you with us.

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By Susie Salmon, BOD Chair

Susie Salmon ChairHSSA

Board of Directors

Spring means litter season.

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Editor-in-Chief:Lindsey Jones

Assistant Editor: Vanessa Ford

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From the BOD ..................................2

Courtyard Cat Custodian ............3

Letters ............................................... 4

Cheryl Owens ................................. 5

Shelter statistics ............................ 5

Department extensions ............. 6

Making a difference ................. 6-7

Saving One Colony at a Time ....8

Welcome Lindsey! ..........................8

Loving Luna ..................................... 9

Welcome Randy! ........................... 9

Dog Days Summer Camps ...... 10

Scratching Post .......................... 11

Memorials .............................. 12-15

Donation banks ......................... 17

Purrs & Wags ................................. 17

Forever Home ....................... 18-19

Our supporters ......................20-23

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Last November, I received an email request from a gentleman who desperately wanted to have a trio of kittens who were born in his small bungalow complex spayed and neutered. We spoke about the surgery itself and programs that were offered at HSSA that could assist him with cost. He was ecstatic that we could help, and he was anxious to book their appointments. I was sure he’d want to bring them in at the same time, so I offered him an appointment. After a moment, he told me he’d need three separate appointments because he would need to take them on the bus (well, actually 3 buses, since they lived quite a distance) and thought he could only manage one at a time. “Cats on a bus”, I thought?

There was definitely a better way to get the kittens here, as well as assist this kindly, caring man. Reaching out to our ever supportive Volunteer Department, they quickly had two wonderful volunteers willing to pick up, and deliver, these precious kittens for their “spay day”! He was touched beyond words, and the transport was scheduled. Leia, Loki, and Emma arrived and everyone was so proud of our organization and the level of support that we could provide to our community in need.

Not only did we spay and neuter this litter of 3, but this wonderful gentleman rallied his neighbors (who had all taken in the kittens born in their complex) and we transported and spayed each and every one of them – including their “Tortie” mom!

But that’s not the end of the story. Just the other day, Thor, one of the most handsome “red boys” from transport number two, attended our Vaccination Clinic for his FRCP booster. His proud dad was beaming from ear to ear, thrilled that we remembered “his boy”, and then blushing when we told him how proud we were of him and the loving care he bestowed on this precious little furry one.

It’s all in a day’s spay (and neuter)!

Courtyard Cat CustodianBy Pat Brayer, Clinic Director

The courtyard cats are thriving now!

Sweet Castiel (now Cooper) was adopted back in June of last year! This handsome man has been living the dream ever since. Here is an update from his loving owner:

“We are doing well. As you can see he is very cherished. He gets to roam around free on three acres. He loves exploring. My friend and I have entered the contest for the cover of Tucson Lifestyle. We both purchased the ticket that will give us a mock magazine cover with our dogs. We are very excited.

As always, thank you all for all you do for these precious creatures, helping them to find their forever home.”

Joyce

Daisy found her forever home back in August of 2013. It is clear that this precious girl is as happy as can be! Here is a note from her loving owner:

“I adopted Daisy a little over a year and a half ago. I had been planning on getting a dog for a while, but the day I went into the Humane Society I wasn’t expecting to adopt.

She was in kennel number 39 and they were just setting her in the kennel when I saw her and knew that she was the dog for me. I could not have asked for a more perfect companion.

She has brought so much joy into my life and I feel so lucky to have her! Thank you to the HSSA. Without you, I would have never found my best friend!”

Caitlin

Last month, sweet Mouse (now Trixie) was adopted to her forever family. In that family is also her brother Bandit, another

HSSA alum that was adopted back in June of 2012! Here is a note from their

adoring mom: “I just wanted to say a quick thank

you! We got Bandit three years ago, he was abused and took some warming up, but he couldn’t be happier and is a great

family dog. We got him a friend, also from The Humane Society, and they are bosom

buddies! Trixie is the sweetest, most cuddly pup and the kids, Bandit, and two parents

couldn’t be more happy! Thank you so much!”

Heather

Sweet Cammie was a staff and volunteer favorite when she was at HSSA! It is a joy to see

this sleeping beauty happily ever after in her forever home. Her owners sent this update:

“My boyfriend and I adopted Cammie about 5 months ago. When we first got her

she was pretty shy; she laid at the front of her kennel and never barked - just laid and

watched. Well she’s done a complete 180. She’s such a sweetheart and so full of energy.

Adopting her was one of the best things we could’ve done.”

Konner

Board of Directors

Susan Salmon - Chair Chris Slaney - Vice Chair

Elizabeth Fella - Treasurer Tom Spendiarian - Secretary

Board MembersTerra Benson

Larry Lang

Sheryl Lewis

Chantal McCaman

Brian A. Seastone

Jordan S. Simon

Marissa Sites

Bruce L. Skolnik

Sheri Trinchero

Lora K. White

Feedback

We think that’s a great idea! The HSSA could not exist without

the hard work of its volunteers.

Check our website at hssaz.org/volunteer for

information session dates and times.

Questions? Please contact our Volunteer Department at 321-3704, ext. 126,

or [email protected].

Cooper is now a cover model!

Daisy’s lucky number is 39!

Trixie and Bandit are best buddies!

Cammie is living the good life!


The Humane Society of Southern Arizona received a $400,000 gift from the estate of a woman with a generous heart and a love of animals.

Representatives from the Cheryl Owens Charitable Remainder Trust presented the HSSA with the donation, explaining that Ms. Owens was devoted to her own pets, and the welfare of others.

A native of Long Island, NY, Ms. Owens moved to Tucson in the early 1980s. Ms. Owens passed away over the summer of 2014 at the age of 66.

Kathleen Brooks, a cousin, said Ms. Owens’ best friend was her poodle, Beau. She said Ms. Owens’ family always had rescue dogs when she was younger. “Her passion was animals,” Brooks says. “No pet was a stranger to her.”

Brooks said Ms. Owens wanted to donate to the HSSA because she dearly loved animals

and believed in responsible pet care. She believes all pets should be vaccinated, spayed, neutered, and was alwaysupset when homeless animals suffered for lack of space or lack of medical care.

“The Humane Society of Southern Arizona truly appreciates this generous gift from Ms. Owens, and will live up to her legacy as we work to ensure that all pets in our community are cared for and loved,” says HSSA CDO Diana Cannon.

Bequests such as this from the Cheryl Owens Charitable Trust are a wonderful way

to continue supporting a cause you believe in. The HSSA has a wide variety of options for legacy gifts, including stock transfers, charitable gift annuities and life insurance gifts. Please contact HSSA for more information or visit hssaz.org/planned.

September-December 2014

Pets Received at the Humane Society:

Cats ......................................... 813

Dogs ..................................... 1046.

Other ........................................41

Total .................................... 1,900

Pets Adopted:

Cats .........................................856.

Dogs ........................................ 774

Other ........................................45

Total ......................................1,6.75

Live-release rate*:97 percent

The remaining pets are in our care, still awaiting their forever home or in foster care.

Lost/Found Reports Taken:2,16.2

Pets Reclaimed by Their Owners:

85

Spay/Neuter Surgeries:

Cats ....................................... 1,454

Dogs ...................................... 1,281

Other ..........................................8

Total ...................................... 2,743

Vaccinations Given:

11,369

Pets in Foster Care:

325

SHELTER STATISTICS

Happy with your adopted pet? Pleased with the services you received at the shelter? Let us know! Write to HSSA Letters, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, or e-mail: [email protected]. Letters should be brief; all letters are subject to editing or may be condensed for publication. Please include a phone number where you may be reached during the day.

*based on industry standard calculation to measure number of animals that leave the

shelter by adoption, transfer or return to owner

Cheryl Owens’ Legacy

Trixie and Bandit are best buddies!

Cammie is living the good life!

Former HSSA CEO Maureen O’Nell, Kathleen Brooks, Shannon Bennett, & Board Member Larry Lang

By Lindsey Jones, Director of Marketing & Communications

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DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS

(520) 321-3704

Brandy BurkeChief Operating Officer

183

Diana CannonChief Development Officer

117

Clay Bacon Chief Financial Officer

124

Christian GonzalezAnimals Services Director

108

Lisa GagnonDirector of Human Resources

127

Lindsey JonesDirector of Marketing &

Communications146.

Pat HubbardOutreach & Education Director

138

Randy PetersonDirector of Development

116.

Pat BrayerClinic Director

176.

Rich LagunaOperations Manager

178

Kim HolleyEvents Manager

174

Inge Koopman-Leyva Manager of Education

142

Jane ClarkOffsite Manager

133/154

Sara VelderrainThrift Store Manager

520-327-0010

Making A Difference

All her life Katherine Fisker has had a deep love of animals. Throughout her childhood she has brought any helpless, homeless animal she found wandering the streets into her home. You could say that Katherine was truly born to save the lives of animals.

Katherine has been with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona since August of 2013. She started out as an adoption counselor for our offsite locations, but eventually moved to the shelter. As Katherine’s talents with helping out the more challenging dogs became very apparent, she was promoted to be the Behavior and Enrichment Technician for HSSA.

It is not uncommon to catch Katherine taking a high energy dog out for a bike

ride on her lunch break, coming in early to spend some extra time with a shy pup, or practicing manners and tricks over and over again with an intelligent pooch during some down time. It is no wonder why this amazing worker is our go-to for our tough dogs, and the dogs simply love her back!

Katherine, thank you for all that you do. Not only do you serve our deserving homeless pets, but you also care for the other staff members and customers around you. It is evident that your commitment and dedication to this organization and the pets you love, runs deep!

Staff Spotlight

Julie Coulumbe is a volunteer who decided to become a foster when one of her dogs passed away. A friend told her about HSSA’s Foster Program, and Julie has made an incredibe contribution as a foster parent ever since.

Julie says her favorite part of being a foster is knowing that the animals she takes in leave her house a little better than when they arrived. Her children and three dogs (all adopted from HSSA) also love having new dogs around, and all the dogs who are in her foster care become well-socialized.

Julie is “forever foster” to 2 dogs that she adopted from HSSA. Avery was found starving and pregnant as a stray. Julie and

her family fostered her with her 6 little pups. The family fell in love with sweet

Avery, and she was adopted into the family permanently. Viggo is “a fat old man with stinky breath” says Julie. The family fostered him for four months while he healed from

two leg surgeries and teeth extractions. Julie says he makes them laugh so much, they just had to make him a permanent part of the family.

Julie does such great work with the animals in her care. She makes a difference in the lives of animals every day, and we thank her for her time, her efforts, and her love for all animals!

Volunteer Spotlight


Randy Peterson, Director of Development, receiving a check for $5,700!

Did you know that Santa is a dog lover? At our Paws for the Holidays event, Santa took photos with babies and children (fur and human alike) and had the best time ever!There was no better way to kick the holidays into high gear than a fun photo session where photos were printed out on the spot! The evening at La Encantada also featured an Enchanted Snowfall and live music with lots of fun under the stars. Santa had a blast, and judging by the looks on these pups faces, so did they!

Paws for the Holidays November 28-29, 2014

Tucson’s premier golf party helps homeless pets in countelss ways. The day was complete with a hole-in-one prize of a Harley Davidson from Harley Davidson of Tucson. Attendees enjoyed ice cold Fat Tire beer breaks along the course, complete with Tex Mex BBQ lunch, raffles and prizes!

Dogtoberfest for Handi-Dogs October 26, 2014

Golf for GatosThe Gregory School on Craycroft held a day to celebrate the special relationship that people have with their dogs. It was a day filled with fun activities and contests for people and their dogs, plus live music, food, soft drinks and yes, even a beer garden – after all it’s a ‘fest.’ Best of all, 100% of the proceeds benefitted Handi-Dogs which assists seniors and people with disabilities of all ages live more enriched and productive lives.

Tucson Subaru at River & OracleDecember 13, 2014

September 13, 2014

Subaru extended a hand to help current dog owners in need of vaccinations the opportunity to come by and keep their canine companions healthy! The first 150 dogs received free DAPP and rabies, a $25 value. Subaru also covered the adoption cost for the first 10 dogs that found their forever home!

Once again, our amazing friends at Walgreens have raised money to help the pets in our care stay healthy and happy.

Walgreens Cares


In June 2013, while driving through my neighborhood, I noticed a man watering his lawn…..and cats, a whole lot of cats. I pulled over, introduced myself and we started chatting. His name was Joe and he had lived in this home for more than 20 years. He and his wife Liz had been caring for homeless, dumped, and unwanted cats for as long as he could remember.

They would spay and neuter when they could catch them and when they could afford it. They would buy food weekly, and that bill would add up quickly – there were a lot of mouths to feed. They would see kittens born every year, some survived and some didn’t. They hated to see these kitties suffering year after year.

We talked about the TNR program and possibly trapping these cats for spay and neuter. We talked about prevention and stopping the cycle of suffering. Those weren’t the exact words I used then, but looking back, it was the essence of our conversation. Over the course of summer 2013, Joe and Liz trapped close to 40

unaltered cats. I would pick them up, deliver them to the HSSA clinic for surgery and drop them back off in the evening. Something amazing happened. The population started to stabilize and fewer and fewer kittens were being born. This colony of cats is happy, healthy, well-fed and pretty lazy.

Unaltered cats still show up or get dumped on their property, and while there is still TNR work to be done, it feels manageable. Joe and Liz love those cats. As do I. And I adore Joe and Liz too, because of the care they provide to some very special, and very fortunate, felines.

Learn more about how you can get involved with TNR efforts in your neighborhood or community at www.hssaz.org.

Saving One Cat Colony at a Time

Lindsey Jones, Director of Marketing and Communications, joined the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in September 2014. With 25 years of non-profit experience Lindsey is thrilled to put her media relations, events, advertising, promotions and marketing experience to work executing a communications plan which helps the public access the many programs and services provided by HSSA.

A Tucson native, Lindsey spent much of her early career working in the areas of HIV/AIDS and women and children’s services at the Tucson AIDS Project, CODAC Behavioral Health, Shalom House and the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. She worked for ten years in San Francisco as the Event Director of AIDSWALK San Francisco and as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade.

When she isn’t at work, she enjoys taking her dog “Chance”, from HSSA, on walks and hikes, and drinking coffee in the morning while watching Chance play chase with his cat, Tiger.

Lindsey has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona.

Welcome our new Director of Marketing &

Communications, Lindsey Jones.

By Brandy Burke, Chief Operating Officer

A before photo of one of the feral cats in this colony.

These feral cats are much healthier and happier since their TNR adventure.

Darling Luna is still waiting for her forever home, months after her puppies have been adopted.

Joe with one of the cats after TNR.


Welcome our new Director of Development,

Randy Peterson.

Every pet that enters through the front doors of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona has a unique story and a safe place to stay until they find a forever home. Occasionally though, a pet will need a little extra medical or emotional care due to the circumstances in which they come to us. Luna is one of those extra special stories.

Luna arrived at our main campus on a January morning in serious distress. Luna was in labor and had delivered one puppy, but was struggling to birth the rest. Her owner knew that to save Luna and her puppies, they needed to seek immediate emergency medical attention. Our clinic team rushed to assist Luna and provide the life-saving surgery needed to save her and her 10 puppies.

Luna’s owner was not able to keep her, and now sweet Luna is looking for a

forever home. All of her puppies found homes before she did, and this extra special momma needs someone extra special to accept her into their heart and home.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is passionate about prevention. Whether it’s through vaccinations, spay and neuter, or our education and outreach efforts. Prevention can and will help end the cycle of pet suffering and homelessness. Sadly for many dogs and cats, a happy medical ending is not the case. Too often, help comes too late, or not all. HSSA urges everyone to spay and neuter, make sure animals have the proper vaccines, and become educated about how they can help our pets stay healthy. For more information, visit our website at www.hssaz.org.

Randy Peterson joined our team in February as the new Director of Development. He brings more than 15 years of non-profit fundraising and management experience to the position, all with organizations here in Southern Arizona.

The proud papa of two dogs adopted from HSSA (Cleopatra and Lucille Fur Ball), Randy is also a long-time Big Brother and a one-on-one tutor at Imago Dei Middle School. Contact Randy at [email protected] with questions on planned giving, the Guardian Angel program, the auto donation program, and other ways to support HSSA.

Welcome our new Director of Marketing &

Communications, Lindsey Jones.

Loving Luna, an Extra Special Mom By Samantha Nichols, Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator

Darling Luna is still waiting for her forever home, months after her puppies have been adopted.


About the ProgramOur curriculum - based activities require a high level of participation from enrolled children. Participants enjoy a variety of classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises; hands-on animal care and character-building lessons that will stimulate their minds and consciousness. During Dog Days 2015 camps, children will be divided up by age groups and topics. Themes and topics will vary depending on the program for which children are registered.

Topics will include but are not limited to:•Pet Ownership and Responsibility•Animal Handling and Bite Safety•Fostering Kindness and Compassion•Animal Welfare History•Veterinary Careers•Dog Identification and Breed History•Domestication of Cats and Dogs•Humane Treatment of Wild Native Animals•Exotic Animals as Pets•Animals in Entertainment•Life Skills for My Pet and I•Character Development

A large part of the daily curriculum will include foster care of a variety of Humane Society pets including litters of young kittens and smaller companion animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and snakes. Dog socialization is also an important part of the daily animal interactions as we provide safe and meaningful connections with numerous dogs from our Pet VIP Therapy and Visitation program.

“Our camps not only provide humane education lessons, but are also designed to teach children positive consequences of appropriate touch, play and boundaries with animals while building compassion, empathy, foster identity formation, develop healthy relationship skills and reinforce their own basic right to be treated with dignity and respect. The use of pets as a metaphor addresses the unique needs of children who may not only benefit from the interaction with pets as a non-threatening learning tool, but also will learn to prevent violence towards animals, reducing the repetition of the cycle of abuse, a known precursor to greater problems with crime, substance abuse and violence,” says Inge Koopman-Leyva, Manager of Education for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

At the finalization of the four day program, participants will celebrate their completion of the program with a fun recognition party.

2015 Camp Themes:Ages 6-8Young Animal AdvocatesMonday – Thursday June 1 – 4, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This program is designed to teach campers about important animal welfare concepts including preventing overpopulation, kindness to animals, and responsibility. Kids will learn these concepts through hands-on animal care while forming meaningful and safe bonds.

Pet Vet: Caring for Furry & Four-Legged Friends at the Children’s Museum TucsonFULL

The HSSA and the Children’s Museum are teaming up to focus on our wonderful furry friends. Campers will explore animal careers and animal care using the Children’s Museum Pet Vet and Bodyology exhibits. On the last day participants will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of HSSA.

Ages 9-11 When Dogs Were Wolves and Cats Were WildFULL

Take a walk on the wild side of pets as we compare domestic companion animals to their wild counterparts. How are our pets’ needs different from their wild relatives’? And how do zoos best care for their animals? Spend two days exploring the habitats and ecology of our pets’ wild relatives at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum followed by two days at the Humane Society.

The History of Animal Welfare: Animal Sheltering in Southern ArizonaFULL

This camp is designed to introduce participants to the world of animal welfare, prevention, education, placement and sheltering. Campers will discover the history behind our local HSSA as well as other animal rescues. Additionally, campers will tour several local animal rescue organizations that help various types of animals.

Ages 12-14 Exotic Pets and Animals in EntertainmentMonday – Thursday June 8 – 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This camp will explore the concerns with exotic animals kept as pets as well as how the use of animals in entertainment reflect a belief that animals are here for human entrainment and exploitation. Topics will include illegal capture of wild animals, zoos, circuses, racing, poaching and more. Children will be provided with the tools to make educated decisions regarding their views of these sensitive topics.

Registration is now available online at www.hssaz.org, click on the Education link. For more information on HSSA’s summer camps call Inge Koopman-Leyva at 520.321.3704, ext. 142 or email [email protected] .

Dog Days in the Desert summer camps provides children with in-depth, hands-on education about animal care and the human-animal bond while instilling kindness and compassion. HSSA’s summer camps shadow our three pillars in order to realize our mission and vision. The pillars consist of Shelter and Placement, Prevention, and Education and Outreach, of which Education has an impact in all areas.

Dog Days in the Desert 2015

Scratching PostFor our H.I.P. Kids Club

Members

Academy of Tucson High School Junior Civitan ClubAddison AidenAriannaAyden BrandonCarbinCorbinDanny Delaney DolanDylan LedererElaina HallEmberlynn EmileeGirl Scout Troop # 322Girl Scout Troop #393JaysaJonah

JordynLauraLaylaLucasMilanaNaemi Old Vail Middle School Rio LedererSs. Peter and Paul Parents ClubSantinoThe Gregory SchoolTucson Country Day SchoolVeronica BushZufan

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona would like to thank the following Kind Kids and Schools for their support and care of our homeless companion animals. These individuals created and worked on community service projects to benefit the animals in our care. These include birthday parties, bake sales, Dollars for Dogs and Cash for Cats Campaigns, pet supply drives, penny drives and many more creative ways to help animals. For more information on community service projects to benefit animals in our care, call (520)321-3704, ext. 142, or email [email protected].

Kids helping pets


In Loving MemoryOur Friends and Family Memorials received Sept. 8 through Mar. 7, 2015.

Jerri Allen Adam & Anne WeissTeresa Allen Roberta Christensen Margaret MolloyLois Birchard Susan Bodenhamer Wilfred WongWalter Birkby Carmen Birkby Raymond Cole, Ray

Mooney, Pa & Staff Gloria Fenner Ned & Eola Hedges Harvey & Barbara TraubJudith Burrows Filis Cardieri Joan MuellerMelinda Carrell Joan MullerEstella Cech Carol & William EmmerichLucille Childers Sheila ClaytonJohn Chivers Nina, Dave & Brett

BossertMorris Conecoff JoEllen LeeberJohn Crawford Barbara Gelband George & Shelby

Halverson Douglas Haines Lori Iaconis Marilyn Murray James SumwaltHazel Culver Marla BerryJudy DeKeyser Darlene & Bernie KeeganMichael D. Edwards Peter Guild Kathy Karl James & Sylvia Pfersdorf Southwest Gas

Corporation Kellie Webb Beverly & Barry

WeissenbornJune Ewing Cindy Ewing

Marsha Fluhr Cheryl Capotosto TMC Coding TeamEdith Frederick Carol & William EmmerichFrank A. Gonzales Mario’s Friends at TMCAlice Greenberg Cheryl JamesMichelle Haldeman Mary Beth EdmondsMarilyn Hansen Dorothy EnglundPermelia Harden Don & Shirley Arendell James & Jeanette

Broshears Joan Carter Robert WilsonWilliam & Ruth Harrington Judith & Greg Hamre- Lelo, Chance &

TurtlesJennifer Hoffmann Roberta & Buzz

HoffmannMaria Elena Jaramillo Chantal McCaman Your Friends at HSSADonald Jensen Mary Lee & Charlie

EtchellsReynold (Ray) Johnson Jeanette MagnussonJames L. (Jimmie) Johnston Balwant Cheema CPA

Team George Fellner Cynthia Heath-Smith Jean Hoag Jim L. Johnston

Investments Ron & Janice Kester Roger & Judy KirschmanArtie Kirchner-Burton Audrey & John FinleyNorman J. Luzier Alison & James LuzierCarol Lyons Barbara Cunningham &

Diane WorthingtonTom Maricic Alison & Mike Maricic

Frank Miller Erin & Jeff Bridge Dorinne Buffington David Chasney JoAnn & George

Couchman Albert Eichelberger Richard Finley Sarah Kim Joseph Martinich & Vicki

Sauter Debra Rich Julie Ryan William Schoening Christine SwinfordRobert Nelson Jennifer VanceDr. Nolte Kathleen McNealDonald O’Berto Peter Bazzoni John & Ellen LangeJack & Erika Ostrander Neil OstranderParents of Greg & Susan

Bryson Mary FaheyStewart Powell S. Burton RossRuth Rainwater

Meredith Bode Your Friends at HSSAJane E. Rhudy Kathie KalmowitzJohn Roads Henrietta RoadsHerbert Rockfeld Michael RockfeldMarvin Sablosky Amy Charles & Steve

McMillanHelen Seader Mary Lee & Charlie

EtchellsWilliam Sellers Alison & Mike MaricicKenneth Shaw Dolores J. ShawHelen Shinevar Mike & Roberta ShinevarRachel Shironada Luis & Clarissa Costillo III

Jim Still Dawn DarkesGuy Stodard Irene ToporBetty J. Strong Loren Runner & familyElizabeth Stover Nancy WhitneyDonna Tagg Marty TaggCarol & Scott Thorstenson Karen KraetzStella Topielec Victoria Massaccesi Thomas Nawara Ken Topielec & Mike

SytheMark A. Trombley Friends of the Kirk Bear

Canyon LibraryFred Walker Willie & Corky BoisvertDoyle E. Ware Karen Brauer Jean Eberle Dustin Mets Cynde TrulsonWilliam Wetzel Carl & Maureen LuikartLeslie Wheeler Bruce & Delores

SandburgDan J. Wineinger Jennie DoddPatricia Wolfarth Ellen MurphyPhyllis Wright Sandy BrocavichEvelyn Youngberg Otto Budig Jr. Lori Taniguchi Charles TollefsonKim Zonge Darlene & Bernie Keegan Rosalinda Boyea Don & Corrine Casey,

Babe & Anita Chester, Randy & Kris Gensler, Lee Miller, Mark & Mayre Miller

Karen PoundRuth Adelstone Allison Axelrod


In Loving Memory David Baker Ellen Kwader-Murphy Lisette McIntosh Deborah Tinajero &

FamilyTeresa J. Allen Western Blend Inc.Katy Lou Andrews Sharry Biediger Kathy RosenbaumPauline Anthony Gail Bunch Joyce HayesFather of David Arzouman Judith DriscollLois U. Banes Julia Faltin Fay RoosBetty Barlow Sharon GiddingsDonna Baxter Wendy OstranderNancy Blackwell Dalton & Lois Blackwell Stanley & Norene

Blackwell William Blackwell Vince & Adrienne Dastole Thelma Davis Jacqueline & Douglas

Freel, Dalton & Terri Blackwell, Hale & Kathleen Steurer, Penny & Steve Pratt, Robert & Iv Blackwell and Deborah & Mark McDaris

Mark & Kimberly Papak Don & Helen Stephens Michael WelbornBetty Bouchard Myriam NeutsCrowell R. (Rick) Boyce Judith DerrySally M. Brooks Rosemary MorrisonPatricia Cahill Mary SheaJohn Callender BKW Farms Norleen & Daniel Brown Lance & Jennifer BurnsAnthony (Tony) Carrillo Christine CaseyCharlene Cavender Marge & Albert Sheppard

Lee Cayson Jane PowersJudy Dekeyser Susan Zonge & familySheryl Deloria Connie LeberRemo DiCenso Sven, Lynda & Andrew

GunnMolly Dodd Barbara & Brett McGeeFlora B. Dunn Presidio Group Wealth

ManagementFrank Edmond Kathy King & ZoeDeb Emert Sheila ClaytonElizabeth (Dolly) Fallwell Linda McKean & Sarah,

Hazel, Gary, Larry, Bill, Terri & Bonnie,Our precious Aunt Dolly: An animal’s guardian angel

Earl W. Fernelius Albert MastAgnes Reducinda Sinohui

(Inez) Fontes Willie BoisvertOgan Gajdos Barbara BrunsChristopher Gleeson Donald & Cheryl Brown Daniel & Kathryn FosterAlice Greenberg Dale Adamsbaum Jane KleinDennis I. Greene David Deibel Margaret KusianIvar Hamre, Jr. Judith Hamre-LeloPermelia Harden Ellen Abrams Janet & Louis Fox Becky Potter Charlene Stonebraker &

family Sue Warnock Cindy Hartshorne John Ogle Gerald WilliamsonKarl Hamel Ann Buhl

William Hawley Ernest OertleJanet M. Harmon Patricia MitchellVicki Howard John HowardRick Krivel Patty KrivelShelli Lehner Conrad & Vicki WarrenJohn Leonard Faith VilasPatty Liccione Dawn LiccioneVictor Lynn Dorwin Newman Ronald Peterson Ken PorterCarol M. Lyons Jean Emrick Peter Sanborn Family and

Nancy HelmboldSally Marcavage James & Lynn

LichtensteinJohn D. Marshall Ron WilsonElaine Meyer Jackie & Randy Baker Floyd Berk Anita & Jim Dover John & Sue Gigax Nick & Sharon Mansour Martin Meyer, Lois Miller

& Mary Lu Paulson Christine & Michael

Morgan Sharyn Rosenbaum Wilber & Sondra Voss Charles & Ruth WaldronMartha Miller Cynthia Collins Barry A. Mulligan Marianne HamiltonWalter Nebesny Staff at Research Support

ServicesLary Nichols Nikki Borradaile CFSD Administrative

TeamMike & Sheryl Deconcini Elizabeth Peak

Steve Penton Chantal & Brock

McCamanShirley Poulin Margaret GagnonFrancis R. Quinn Lily MeijerJohn P. Robbins Norman & Marjorie

LandryFrances Russell Daniel KonenLarry Sarachene Connie NikolaidisLaQuita J. Siqueiros Paulette Pauley Leslie ReingruberRoger Slonecker Mary Slonecker & Bette

GrossePearl J. Smith TelecomPioneers –

Arizona Chapter #66Sandra Smith Donna DominguezLeota (Otie) Sneed-Strong Linda FoyeRichard B. Standish Laurel ThorpeJames Edmond Still Marilyn Brown Christy Powers & the

Blackpak Anita & James Dover Eileen & Ray WeickBen Storek Betty McCullenElizabeth Stover Jim & Bobbie BargRobert (Bob) Stratemeyer Kara ConnatserBetty Stuehm Marianne LeisSue Tantlinger Arthur & Alice LundebergLeila Vladich Trudy & David Black John Kornfeld George McGradyR. P. Young Dennis Williams


“Adi” Samberg Judy Samberg, Robin, Corey

& Elli“Arvey” Valenzuela Lorenia Valenzuela“Ashlee” Wiener Ann Wright“Atilla” & “Molly” Weekes Brigitte Weekes“Bandi” Hartman Renate Krompasky“Bart” Molina Leyla Molina“Belle” Quick Michelle Herman“Bentley” Trinchero Sheryl Lewis“Bertie” Fry Patrick Schifano“Blue Eyes” & “Snow White”

Winegrad Bernard Winegrad“Brinca” Horowitz Sumner Milender & Edith

Michelson“Bruce” Herman Lynn Bianchi“Bubbie” Martin Lynn Martin“Cakes” Waters Joy Waters“Candy” Thompson Fred Thompson“Carley” Simmons Rebecca Simmons Ventana Animal Hospital“Chester” Duveback Hannah Sainz“Chucha” Barrios Pam Tilden“Coco” Nash Julianne French

“Dallas” Treat Dorothy Treat“Desi” Miller Norma Arnow“Dieter”, “Emma”, “Ernesto”,

“Ivan”, “Gracie” & “Marsha” Meyers

Gary Meyers & Christina Melnykovych-Meyers

“Elsa” Casey Rita Hartman “Ernie” Bradley Diane Bradley“Finn” & “Kiva” Snedaker-Mainz Susan Snedaker“Fonzi” Hogue Ashley Hogue, Our little

rescue dog.“Fraidy Cat” Schultz Marilyn Schultz“Fuzzy” & “Sasha” Neuts Myriam Neuts“George” Mendonca-Johnson Jay, Ainsley & Jenny

Johnson“Hercules” Phillips Joan Phillips“Howie” Gilbert Susan Bacal & Diane, Sheba

& Moses “Ivy” Simonson Renee Claddock,Juli, Mindy,

Jonna, Giselle, Debbie J., Kathleen P., Sue, Melissa & Mimi

“Jake” Weekes Brigitte S. Weekes“Kodiak” Cornelius Patti Van Leer“Lady Z” Jill Hofer“Lily” Shivack Ian & Ina Shivack

“Lola” Palacios Patricia Palacios “Lucy” Dalton Nancy Buchanan“Meena” Wilson Marilyn Lee Wilson“Merlin” & “Peabody” Nellis Edwina Nellis“Missy” Jacobs Steve & Dolores Jacobs“Molly” Weekes Brigitte Weekes “Murphy” Giese Susan Ahrens“Nitro” Marshall Jeff Bell“Nutley” Storie Kitty Storie“Oli” Nelson Robert & Sheryl Greenberg“Omie Alice” Becker-Lusk Linda Lewis“Opie” McKee-Estrada Suzanne McKee & Hector

Estrada“Otis Hambone” & “Rugby”

Samson Daniela Lax & Linda

Snyder Dave Sisk“Pepper” Blum Penelope Blum“Phoebe” Euler Debbie Elver“Phoenix” Vaillancourt Katherine Sawyer“Polly” Clark Cathy & John McGowan“Pun” Hitzerman Helen Cates“Quincey” Baugher Jamila Baugher

“Reina” Altschuler Janet Altschuler, I hope

you are slurping snacks in heaven!

“Roya” Roberts William Golden Rob Martin“Sadie” Drummond Debbie Wong“Sailor” Putnam Fay Beauchine “Snickers” Raschke Jay & Elise Raschke“Sophie” Powell Stephen Powell“Sophie” Topmiller Mary Topmiller“Spunk” Gillman Marilyn & Tom Gillman“Tasha” Mirabent Sofia Mirabent“T-Bone” Skinner-Kovacs Julia Skinner Linda Skinner“Tyler” Jarzembinski Paul Butler“Veda” Carlson Sandra Boesswetter“Wylie” Hartle Erika Hartle-Schutte“Amy” Saul S. Fran Hubbard“Annie Elaine” Smith Lois Van Valkenburg“Baby” Denham Mary Beth Noonan & Tiny“Bailey” Sanders-Silverman Robert Kafes“Bailey” Thorstenson Karen Kraetz

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Humanely Speaking Memorial DonationsMemorial donations made to HSSA are acknowledged

with a card to the designated recipient. Because of space constraints, only memorial donations of $50 or more per

person/pet listed will be included in the Memorials section. Additional sentiments may be included as space allows.

For more information, please call Brooke Myers at 321-3704, ext. 120, or email [email protected]

Our Beloved Companions Memorials received Sept. 8 through Mar. 7, 2015.


In LovIng MeMory of “CLark”

“Beau” Moffett Joan Moffett“Blue” Zipf Craig Barker“Bronx” Lizardi Rosemary Lizardi“Buddy” LaDuc Wilma LaDuc“Buddy Blue” Sprinkle Christian Sprinkle“Candy” Lewis Brock & Chantal McCaman“Carson” Brooks Sheryl & Allen Freed“Chestnut” & “Muggs”

Smolinski Lois & Frank Smolinski“Chica” Bedier-Freebourn Lisa Wagenheim“Cooter” Schultz Wade Schultz“Corkie” Miner Brooke & “Cheyanne” Miner“Daisy” Nelson Gloria & Vickie Radoye“Deimos” & “Ife” Eckert-

Maggert Naomi Pang“Dogpatch Max” (Brownie

Boy) Hayden Kay Aldridge & Tucker“Don Segundo Howard”

(Howie) Glattke Theodore & Jean Glattke“Einstein” Hennelly Annemarie & Richard

Zimmerman“EmilyAnn” Kathleen McNeal“Gerti” Beal-Miller Barbara Beal-Miller & Mark

Miller“G.G.”, “Irish” & “Shauna” Welch Harold Welch

“Gilmour” Leuders Sandra Lueders“Glory La Purisma” Dudley Dieter & Beth Berninger“Gracie” Kleinhans Virginia & Patrick Carrillo“Gus” Hutchins C. Jane Decker & Betty

Donnelly“Heidi” Esperti Michael Keating“Heidi” Muzzy Kay Lowe“Henry” Wattis William Zachau“Jimmy” Ackermann Michael, Nan & Bob Salmon“Joey” Gallagher-Schaffer Theresa Shaw and Bella,

Baby & Scooter“Kaley” Fuller Sue Ahrend & Joe

Ciaramitaro“Keli” Powell Maryann Powell“Koby” Zespy Kelli Zespy“Kona” Randall Kate Randall“Lady” Kline Gay Kline“Lance” Josephine Lai & Frances

Morgan“Lance” Simon-Winslow David Collins Josephine Lai & Frances

Morgan“Lelee” McClellan Oak & More“Lexi” Salvestrini William & Maria Salvestrini“Lucy” Ahrens Joseph Ciaramitaro Maria Johnston

“Maddy” Mathieu Oak & More“Maddy Mae” Carbeck Daphne Lingon and Bob Jr.,

Dennie, Chris, Mark, Katie, John & Jen

“Madeleine” Hughes Jo-Ann Munderloh“Margaret” Schuchart-

Plymyer-Thatcher Robert, Jeff, York & Derby

Barto“Noah” & “Penelope” McSally Martha McSally“Nora” Liska Terence DeCarolis“Opie” McKee-Estrada Sandi McCullar Suzanne McKee & Hector

Estrada“Oscar” & “Velvet” Mills Eric Mills“Paddy” Schaeffer Bernadette Schaeffer“Peaches” Puntenney Jerrold Puntenney“Pearl” & “Pete” Williams Sandra Rutherford“Rooster” Hanlon Jeff Hanlon“Roxy” Wood Larry Davies“Rvca” Riggs Deborah & Jim McLaughlin

“Sadie” Hall Mary Ayre, Barbara

Angerhofer, Edgar, Peanut, Priscilla & Tiggie

“Sadie” Rich-Schumuker Terral, Greg & Abbey Rich“Sage” Kallevig Richard & Barbara Rintala“Salsa” Still Dawn Darkes“Sasha” Allen-Gruenwald Jean Allen & Tom

Gruenwald“Shady” Chatfield Richard & Bobbie Chatfield“Smoky Kitty” Olmstead Cathy Olmstead“Spunky” Garatti Mary, Don, Bearon & Justice

Pope“Sugar” Rothschild Barbara Dexter “Tiffany” Bodzioch Your Friends at HSSA“T-Bone” Skinner-Kovacs Julie Hall“Teddy” Riffle Michael Riffle“Trooper” Boyd-Wegener Nancy Wall“Willie” Damento Richard & Brenda Evans“Winnie” May Hella & Alicia Nordberg

In Loving Memory

We often receive pets from the relative of a deceased person. Sometimes this is the wish of the deceased, but often it is not.

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Clark was a sweet cat with a HUGE personality. He was a long term resident in the HSSA cat palace where he lived in the largest kennel and was given time to free

roam. He loved to bask in the sun and tell you about his day. He even liked to be helpful, jumping on laps to “assist” with paperwork. Clark was definitely the king of the clinic , and we all miss him very much.

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Thank you to all of our Faithful Friends of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona who have set up monthly giving. Your support of this charitable option raised $17,802 this past quarter!

For many people, providing a sustaining monthly gift as a Faithful Friend allows them to make a larger show of support over time. For example, a $10 per month gift is 20% larger than a one-time gift of $100.

For information on becoming a Faithful Friend, or if you are already a Friend who would like to boost your gift by $2, $5 or $10 a month, please call 321-3704, ext. 120.

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Thank you!


Alison Maricic wanted to sponsor a Maine Coon in memory of her friend’s Maine Coon, “Buddy.” Honey came to HSSA along with her sister, Penny, back in September of last year. Both originally stray cats, they were surrendered due to the owner having too many to care for. Luckily for these two sweethearts, they found their loving forever home just a little over a month after being relinquished!

Linda Dills followed the progress of Phoenix that was transferred from PACC. She was one of the several dozen cats that unfortunately contracted ringworm at HSSA. Linda’s generous contribution allowed Phoenix to receive the proper care while she was in quarantine. Now she waits at our PAWSH store at La Encantada to meet her new loving family!

Gabriel and Jessie Bustamante brought in a litter of 6 kittens that they found and sponsored! They immediately went into foster care so they could grow into healthy and adoptable kittens. Gabriel and Jessie’s generous donation helped offset the cost of any medicine, vaccinations and food that they would need during their stay with their foster parent. As soon as they reached the adoptable age and weight, Sophia, Tyla, Mylo, RyRy, Peter and Zachy went to our PAWSH store at La Encantada where they were all adopted within a few days!

Once again, our devoted donor of our sponsorship programs, Patti McKee, sponsored three adult cats and a litter! Charlie is a 10-year-old sweetheart whom had to be relinquished due to her owner moving out of state to be closer to their children. Laurel is a four-and-

a-half-year-old lovebug that was surrendered to HSSA because his owner’s health was declining. Cali has medical issues that her owner could not afford to treat. Cali’s been waiting for her forever family since last April. Patti also sponsored a litter of 6 kittens: Boots, Cali, Pearl, Jake, Sammy and Meeka. Charlie, Laurel and all 6 kittens have since found their forever homes!

Lynn Hurst was devastated when she relinquished Sydney, a loving senior—so devastated that she wanted to sponsor her through Forever Home to help her chances in getting adopted. She was transported to PetSmart Irvington where someone adopted her within a couple of days.

Even though Michael and Janice Smith moved to Oregon, they still support HSSA by sponsoring two cats at a time! In October, they sponsored Peaches and Chelsea—bonded sisters that were relinquished to HSSA due to the owner having too many cats. They have formed quite an inseparable bond after living together for five years. They were finally adopted together at our PAWSH store at Park Place Mall in January. In December, Michael and Janice Smith sponsored Puma and Missy. Missy

is a loveable senior that was at HSSA for 4 months before finding her forever home. Puma, currently with a temporary guardian, has been with the HSSA since May. Puma has never really had anyone care about her, until she came to HSSA. She is very shy. She has a favorite stuffed white kitty that she sleeps with every night and grooms. This sweetheart loves to play, cuddle and will surely steal your heart! Puma and Missy have benefited from being a part of the Cat Socialization Program at HSSA, which is where volunteers dedicate time towards helping them become more comfortable and confident in a shelter environment to help their chances in getting adopted!

Ron and Patricia Coghlan, devoted HSSA volunteers, fell in love with three darlings that had been in the shelter for an extended period of time. Jordan was a stray that quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite. It wasn’t but two weeks after his arrival that he was adopted into a loving home! Deuce is a completely deaf pitbull mix that stole the heart of many, including the family that adopted him. Though he is deaf he is extremely motivated, focused and eager to impress. Poor Benjamin had been at the shelter since May of last year. Since he has food allergies, he is on a strict diet and will need a lifetime of veterinary care. After being at the shelter for nearly 11 months his lucky day finally came at the end of February!

Cynthia Johnston sponsored two adult cats, Smokey and Barney. They are 8 year old lovebugs that were relinquished to HSSA when their former owner died, and had no one else to care for them. After waiting at the shelter for almost three months, they were transferred to our PAWSH store at

THANKS TO OUR FOREVER HOME SPONSORS!

Laurel with her new mom!


Park Place Mall for a change of scenery. That ended up working in their favor as they were adopted shortly after!

Russ Baker wanted to specifically sponsor Little Gray, a three-year-old darling he relinquished because his other cats did not like Little Gray. Luckily, she did not have to wait long at all as almost two weeks after coming to HSSA, a loving family adopted her!

Elizabeth Geuder sponsored one dog and one cat. We’re happy to report that Calypso, a curious and playful kitty, was adopted! This beautiful girl loves to explore the world around her and come back for cuddles! Moe is one sweet old man, but don’t let his age fool you. This handsome guy is full of energy! Moe is participating on our UofA study right now, but is looking for a loving adult home that has a quiet lifestyle, and can offer hikes or daily walks. This goofball loves to run around and play and then end his day lounging with you by the TV. Moe is a snuggler and though he is quite large, he wants to be your lap dog!

Mary Wohlrabe sponsored a pitbull named Julie. Julie is one vivacious girl. This darling is full of energy and craves attention. Julie needs an active lifestyle that can help manage her weight and meet her hyperactive needs. Julie now has a home where she can be the only pet to soak up all the love her adopter can give her, which she is happy to give right back!

Janet Bennett sponsored a dog, Orion, and a cat, named Baby Cat. Orion is a handsome man and has experienced his fair share of hardship since coming to HSSA 10 months ago. Orion

was in need of surgery for his knee, but needed a place to recover afterwards, preferably a comfy foster home to kick-back in! Unfortunately, there were no foster homes suitable for all of Orion’s needs. So HSSA and our amazing veterinarians decided not to make Orion wait any longer for his surgery and to provide all the post-care he needed right at the shelter. This loveable hunk has persevered through it all and has now found his forever home! Orion is playful, full of energy, and loves to give kisses and snuggles! Baby Cat, a senior love bug, is reserved and independent. She has come a long way at HSSA and has worked very hard in our Cat Socialization Program! We are happy to report that Baby Cat was adopted, along with her bonded buddy, Tiger Woods.

Mary Lebron always likes to sponsor senior dogs—this time, she wanted to sponsor Shaggy, a 6-year-old shepherd. Shaggy is bonded with Bruno whom Mary also sponsored. They were placed into an Almost Home after being in the shelter environment since last May. After getting a break from the stressful shelter environment, they came back to the shelter and got adopted immediately!

Shaggy and Bruno found their forever home!

THANKS TO OUR FOREVER HOME SPONSORS!

Home for the Holidays Report: November 1, 2014 to January 2, 2015

Tremendous thanks to our wonderful donors that contributed to last year’s Home for the Holidays adoptions and fundraising campaign. During November 1, 2014 to January 2, 2015, you raised $26,000—this included the sponsorship of 110 cats and 111 dogs. Because of you, we far exceeded our goal of $22,000. All of the money raised goes back to helping pets and the people who love them.

Thank you!

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The Forever Home program, which allows you to sponsor a specific dog or cat during its stay at HSSA, is a great way to individualize your donation and directly help the pets in our care.

Find out more at www.hssaz.org, or contact a Development Coordinator at 520.321.3704 ext. 184.

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5870 E. Broadway Boulevard

Outside between Sears and Dillard’s


Tax-free shopping

881-7406.

PAWSH at Main Campus

3450 N. Kelvin Boulevard

Inside adoptions lobby


Tax-free shopping

327-6.088

HSSA Thrift Store

5311 E. Speedway (West of Craycroft)

327-0010

Great finds, tax-free shopping, donations accepted

Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-6.pm Sunday noon-5 pm

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Humanely Speaking - Spring 2015