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Edition 2, Volume 2
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News from Heartland Animal Shelter
Summer 2012 - Volume 2 - Edition 2
www.issuu.com/heartlandanimalshelter www.heartlandanimalshelter.net
Currently Adoptable
And
Many
More
Online!
Table of contents
CONTRIBUTORS
WRITING: Paula Burgeson (V), Julie Goodman (V), Lisa Dister (S) / PHOTOGRAPHY: Izaan Du Toit (V), Paula Burgeson (V), Jeff Deutch & Michelle Voss (V), Microsoft Clip Art, Getty Images / MAPS: Google / INFORMATION AND STORY IDEAS: Chris (S), Lisa (S) (Volunteers are labeled with a V, Staff labeled with an S)
FROM THE COVER Lively’s Going
Home story is on
Back Cover
ASPCA Adoption Study → 1
Northbrook Coyotes → 3
Bow Wow Bowling → 4
Agility Information → 5
Understanding Dog Bites → 6
Around the Kennel → 8
Dog Care Committee → 8
Cinco De Meow → 9
Heartworm Facts → 10
Chronicles goes Full Color → 11
Walk of Love → 11
Saying Goodbye → 12
New Sign! → 12
A Call for Artists → 13
Congrats Grads! → 13
Thanks Chipotle → 13
Dairy Queen → 14
Volunteer Appreciation Night → 15
Volunteer Status Updates → 15
Best Friends Network → 15
IN THIS ISSUE
Thank You → 7
Accomplishments →11
Coming Soon → 12
What’s New → 13
Pup Personals → 16
REGULAR COLUMNS
EVERYONE’S ADOPTABLE* *Some are just more adoptable than others
W ith shelters across the country filling up fast due to the poor
economy, the ASPCA decided to conduct a study to see how
people chose their adopted pet. They interviewed adopters at
five shelters across the country, resulting in more than 1,500
completed surveys. Participants were asked about how they
chose their canine companion or feline friend, when there were
so many to choose from. Not surprisingly, dog adopters said
that they chose dogs who came to the front of their cages, had
great personalities and looked the best. When adopting a dog
or puppy, both groups had “physical appearance” as one of
their top criteria.
This means that we all have a duty at the shelter to help
each person see the good in each dog, even if they aren’t
ready for their debut at Westminster.
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As mentioned, the dogs who get adopted first are the ones
that appear to be most friendly. We all can help this, either by
easing a shy dog out or helping an over-active dog not to bark
excitedly if anyone goes by. We all know a dog who was shy or
old but over time they grew friendlier and were adopted.
THE STATS
Animals are adopted based on:
DOGS Behavior with people: 78.3%
Physical appearance: 75.4%
Age: 65.6%
PUPPIES Physical appearance: 76.8%
Age: 74.8%
Behavior with people: 73.9%
As a dog volunteer at
Heartland, we all have the
power to help make great
connections. The first step
is to know the dogs. Even if
you’re not an adoption
counselor, if a family with
small children is looking at
a dog who you know is not
great with kids, gently
explain that the particular
dog they’re looking at may
not be their best bet. In
reality, it’s the animals
we’re helping, not always
the people. Be aware that stereotypes exist for both dogs and people.
It’s our job not to believe any of them. Inform potential
adopters of our success rate with pit mixes and assure them
that there’s nothing wrong with adopting a black dog.
Cesar Milan has great tips on helping a family understand
their wants and needs in a shelter dog. Ask a family about their
energy level, allergies, experience with previous dogs and
training, and what kind of living situation they are in. Warn
people against impulse adoptions and encourage them to
come back in a week. Remember, they can always fill out
adoption papers.
To read Milan’s full list of adoption tips, visit: www.cnn.com/2012/3/06/living/cesar-milan-dog-adoption-tips/index.html
To read the ASPCA’s adoption study visit: www.mdpi.com/journals/animals
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URBAN COYOTES N o r t h b r o o k C o y o t e A t t a c k s
In April, Heartland Animal Shelter volunteers were warned of an
exponential amount of coyote attacks in the area. There were six
attacks during the week of Monday the 23rd. Volunteers were warned
to keep their dogs in close sight as the attacks continued.
Lisa Dister, volunteer coordinator at Heartland, provided some useful,
and possibly lifesaving tips, to keep your animals safe.
“Coyotes will attack both small and large breed dogs,” her email
warned. While the average coyote only weighs between 20-50 pounds,
they get bigger the farther North they live. The National Agricultural
Statistics Service list coyotes as the most abundant livestock predator.
Dister also warns that coyotes can get into fenced enclosures, so
despite letting your dog into what you believe is a “safe” area, it may
not be.
A study in California found that pets are most often eaten by coyotes
in winter and spring. Other than eating pets, coyotes live off of
misplaced garbage and pet food. “Eliminate food sources,” Dister
warns, “and never attempt to feed a wild animal.” She reminds
volunteers to check the lids on their garbage cans to make sure they’re
secure and to keep pet food indoors.
Also important: keep your yard free
from hideouts, such as thick bushes or
spaces under a deck where coyotes
could live.
They are not nocturnal and could
strike at any time of the day. Please
keep your animals close by.
If you see a coyote in your area,
please visit www.urbancoyoteresearch.com
to help you assess the situation and
figure out the right steps to take.
For more information on coyotes,
please visit National Geographic’s
website.
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B O W W O W
B O W L I N G THANKS: Jean Andersen, Lar ry Stotts, Michelle Voss and Jeff Deutch!
It’s not always when volunteers compete against each other.
Maybe, you compete about how many animals you can help find
homes for or how many dogs you can walk in an hour, but this friendly
competition, held at River Rand Bowl on March 25th, encouraged all
to engage in some healthy competitive bowling.
We’d like to thank everyone who came out to attend Bow-Wow
and Alley Cat bowling! Despite some gutter balls, the event went off
like a perfect strike. A great time was had by all as raffle prizes,
games and food complimented the bowling!
We had several great sponsors who helped us have such a good
time. Heartland would like to extend their gratitude to Agency Promo
Group, Chalet Nursery, Patrick’s Pantry, Johnny’s Kitchen & Tap, and
Sleepypod.
Thanks to the Heartland fundraising committee
for once again creating a flawless event. This is
one event that everyone of all ages can enjoy and
we hope that if you didn’t make it this year, you
can come out and bowl a few frames next year!
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As the weather gets nicer outside, we
want to spend more time outside with the
dogs! I see many volunteers misusing the
agility equipment, and I’d just like to
clarify a few simple tips to make sure that
we all can enjoy it safely!
AGE: No matter how spry that puppy you’re walking seems, it can
damage their “growth plates” if the
dog is jumped before 18 months of
age. In fact, this is so dangerous
that the American Kennel Club will
not allow entry of a dog into an
agility trial until they are 18 months.
Please know that older dogs may
be hurt during this activity as well.
Size: The American Kennel Club has the following measurements for
competition obedience. Please
keep in mind that the current jump
in our yard is about 16” high.
Only dogs that are over 14” tall at
their shoulders should be jumping
that jump. Please do not
encourage smaller dogs to jump it.
This is for their safety.
Approach: Many volunteers simply walk the dogs up to the A-
Frame and expect them to scale
it perfectly. The A-Frame is an
obstacle that needs several
strides so that the animal properly
goes up one side and down the
other. In competition agility the
first feet of either side of this
obstacle are painted a separate
color and known as “Contact
Points,” meaning that an animal
has to touch these points or a
fault will be deducted from their
score. This is again for their safety.
If an animal jumps off the
obstacle before hitting a contact
point, they could be severely hurt.
Breed: Though the AKC does not limit which breeds can participate,
please know that breeds with
longer bodies (like Bassets or
Daschunds) tend to be most injured
in these kinds of events.
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UNDERSTANDING
DOG BITES Why neutering matters
It can be hard explaining to new adopting families why we spay or
neuter animals before they go home. Some people are opposed to the
surgeries or they don’t understand the health benefits that come with
the procedures.
Recently, statistics said that anywhere between 81-95% of dogs that
bit had not been fixed. While attending a police dog training seminar,
the dog trainer for the force explained that they don’t fix their police
dogs (which are also only male) because they need to have the urge
to bite people.
The American Humane Association says that 92% of fatal dog attacks
were from males, and of that population 94% were never neutered.
They also say that unneutered males are almost three times more likely
to bite someone.
The most important thing to remember about dog bites is that it’s all
about how the owner cares for the dog. A large percentage of dog
bites were from chained dogs. Chaining increases the stress amount of
the dog which would make them more aggressive. Also, a large
percentage of dogs bite because they are left to run loose and are not
watched by their owners.
Remember, it’s our duty to dispel myths about pit mixes! We have
several great pits at Heartland who would love to have a home. Pit
bulls get a bad reputation because their bite strength is the strongest of
any breed and can do the most damage. However, if a dog is properly
trained and socialized, the dog will have fewer aggressive tendencies.
To see the findings from the American Humane Society, visit: http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/stop-animal-abuse/fact-
sheets/dog-bites.html
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A big Heartland thank you to Alex E. and his group of volunteers! Alex reached out to many people and companies in the community to
donate money, goods, and services to make this amazing project
possible. Alex and his friends filled the outdoor kennels with pea gravel
and installed lumber around the outside of the fencing. This update will
allow rain water to drain into the ground through the gravel and ensure
that our dogs can stay dry in the kennels. Alex and his group also
created a pathway from the entrance of the kennel to the outdoor
play yard and filled pot holes in the parking lot with the extra pea
gravel. Heartland is so grateful to Alex and all of his helpers for
improving the lives of all of our dogs and our dog walking volunteers.
Another thanks goes to Howard
Thomas and Breckenridge Fence
Company! Howard and his crew helped to install a new outside
dog run and put a roof on another
outside run and the best part....he
donated his services free! Howard
and his family have adopted from
Heartland Animal Shelter and his
son is also completing an Eagle
Scout project! We greatly
appreciate all their compassion
and support! If you're ever are
looking for fencing installment or
repairs, contact Howard! Under
the picture of our new kennel is his
info, call him if you are looking for
a fence!
Breckenridge Fence Company,
Howard Thomas Owner.
604 Hillside Rd.
Glenview, IL.
# 847-729-5137
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Through A Dog’s Ear Heartland recently purchased four
CDs from Through a Dog’s Ear. The
CDs feature music that has been
modified for “psycho- acoustics”
that well help the dogs (and cats)
be more relaxed while listening. The
research shows that when dogs are
overwhelmed, they may start to
block certain stimulants out (such as
sound – think about the constant
barking sometimes in the kennels).
These CDs help dogs filter out good
noise from the bad, and create a
sense of balance and relaxation.
We’d just like to thank the Dog Care
Committee for their service and dedication
to the shelter. Below are the improvements
we’ve made in the last year! Great job!
Buddy Program New kennel signs
New sick signs Dogs in Training Hall sign Cut bushes & trees Safety chains installed Mirrors in the kennel
Kennel Chronicles
Emergency alert system Coat rack Slats in middle kennels Cleaning supply stations Leashes & Collars Whiteboard
In case a potential
adopter asks a question
about a breed you are
not familiar with, consult
the breed binder, created
by Chris Norris, next to the
mini fridge in the kennel.
Around the Kennel
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Sleepy Pod Metropolitan
Pet Carrier
Sleepy Pod Mobile Luxury Pet Carrier
Kitten Play Tree
Embroidered Cat Fleece(two sizes)
We’d like to thank everyone who bought raffle tickets for our Cinco de
MEOW fundraiser! Throughout the month of May Heartland sold raffle
tickets for many great prizes. According to Jeff Deutch, Heartland
volunteer, a whopping 243 tickets were sold in person and almost $200
worth of raffle tickets were additionally bought online! Below are the
winners of the prizes, but keep in mind – the animals were the ones who
really won this one because the money raised will go directly to their care.
Thanks to everyone who bought or sold tickets for Heartland!!
The $50 Buca Di Beppo
gift card
Rights to name
the next two
litters of kittens
Thank you to everyone who donated these great items!
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All about
H e a rt wo r m
Heartworm is a parasite
that is given to dogs via bites
from infected mosquitos. Those bites inject
tiny worms into pets, and those worms damage
the blood vessels and increases blood pressure.
If blood pressure gets too high, the heart will fail.
Thanks to Allison for finding the research! Also, please know that the rate of Heartworm is
expected to be higher than ever this year. It’s our job to stay informed.
If you’d like more information about Heartworm and how Heartland
works to prevent and treat it, please talk to Christy or Lisa.
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Kennel Chronicles goes
Thanks to Issuu.com we are able to
go full color! Before, the
Chronicles was inspired by a
newsletter from another non profit
organization, and to keep costs down,
Chronicles was put in black and white
for cheaper printing. Also, you may
notice that Chronicles is now more like
a magazine than just a newsletter.
This is also due to Issuu.com as we are
not restricted by size limits. Hope you
enjoy the new format!
Save the Date! What: Walk Of Love & 10K for K9s Run!
When: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time: 8:30 am start 10K for K9s Run
9:30 am start Walk Of Love
Where: Blue Star Memorial Forest Preserve
701 E. Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
Cost: $20 for adult pre-registration
$25 for adult registration the day of
$10 for child registration (3-12yrs)
$12 for child registration day of
Dogs are free!
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Accomplishments: Congratulations
to Heartland alumni, Caramel, on her
Therapy Dog Certification!!
Saying Goodbye C o r i n n e
Each Friday night for the last three years,
Corinne would make sure each dog’s cage was
clean, that they had gotten out for the day and
that they had enough water to last the night.
While it may not have made the most glamorous
Friday night, like many of us, she wouldn’t have it
any other way.
Her favorite part of volunteering was seeing
each dog go to it’s forever home, but it was time
for her to go to a new home as well. Good luck
in North Carolina, Corinne! We miss you already!
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Summer time
means it’s starting
to get hot out
there, and many
of us dog walkers
will not be wearing our heavy winter
coats anymore. That leaves many of
us without a sturdy pocket to hold
our keys! Volunteer Kathleen
realized that Heartland needed to fix
this problem and will be installing a
key rack by the coat rack! This will
prevent us from losing our keys or
putting them in strange places
around the kennel. So keep your
eye open for that necessary
improvement and thanks Kathleen!
A big thank you goes out
to all the volunteers who
helped create our new “sign”
while our main sign is being
repaired. This is a great
example of how volunteers
can step up to think of simple
fixes when they’re needed
most! Thank you!
New sign!
Heartland would also like to extend their thanks to Volunteer
Bob who for the last several years was our Friday night greeter!
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We need your pictures!
Heartland has an art show July 22nd from
1:15-4:30pm at Glenview Public Library!
We need your photos, sketches or
paintings of what the American Shelter
Pet looks like. We are trying to dispel
myths that these animals are rejects!
Email your artwork or pictures to Lisa.
We’d like to congratulate all of our graduates! Many of our high school helpers are graduating this season and we wish them well in their future endeavors.
Remember to fill out the customer satisfaction
survey for the Chipotle of Arlington Heights!
They provided great food for our volunteer
appreciation dinner and we owe them a big
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks to Julie and Allyson for
painting our dog house and
putting up window boxes of red
and white flowers. These little
touches make Heartland feel
more like a home! Thank you for
creating such a beautiful outdoor
space with just a few supplies; the
dogs appreciate the view!
Thanks Chipotle!
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Sweet people
Visit them!
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Northbrook Dairy Queen
2770 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL, 60062
For many people April 15th is not generally a sweet day, but this
year it turned out to be great thanks to the “Dairy Queen Family.”
Melissa Winters, along with her parents, Ed and Sue Schubert, who
are also the owners of the Northbrook Dairy Queen, had a fundraiser
for all the animals here at Heartland. Aside from having a raffle, a
bounce house and a donation jar, money was raised from a DQ
Blizzard with an unofficial flavor: Puppy Chow. The snack was
created with Chex cereal, chocolate sauce and peanut butter
served in DQ’s delicious ice cream.
The Schubert family also collected donations of food for the
shelter. A truck was loaded with various food donations, as each
donation of food entitled customers to a free frozen treat.
In all the Dairy Queen fundraiser brought in over $4,000 and many
useful food items for the pets at the shelter. The Schubert family
presented Heartland with the check and a framed article covering
the event at the Volunteer Appreciation dinner. We can’t thank
them enough!
Volunteer Appreciation Night Wow! What a turn out! The Heartland
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner brought in
around 80 volunteers to celebrate the
success of Heartland over the last
decade! A big thank you goes out to
Chipotle for catering our dinner (see
page 13) and a round of applause goes
to all the Heartland Staff who helped
organize the event! Heartland Staff
member Chris made a great
presentation that made us all realize
what a difference each of us makes in
the lives of these homeless animals. It
was standing room only! Thank you to
everyone who attended! We hope to
see you again next year!
FIVE YEARS
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These volunteers have graciously donated their time since 2007 or before!
Laurie Tomaszkiewicz Liz Earnest Barb Feig
DonnaLee Caringella Marilyn Kravitz
Joan Wronkiewicz Josie Vittner
Suzy Anetsberger-Carter Lucy Sanders
Susan Whalen-Sanders Ruby Cruz
Janice Greenberg Sandy Brandon
Elaine Marion Susan Frissell Jim McHugh
Volunteer Status Updates Heartland Joins the
Heartland has recently joined
Best Friends Animal Society’s “No
More Homeless Pets Network.”
There was no cost to join the net-
work and it will provide many
great fundraising opportunities
and help us promote adoption
events. We actually have a
listing on their page for Illinois No-
Kill shelters! Like their motto says,
we all aim to “Save More Lives
Together!” We are looking
forward to upcoming events with
Best Friends!
Debbie McHugh Jeff Deutch Michelle Voss Tom Bohn Karen Wikstrom Abby Dickman Judie Taki Lorry Zirlin Helene Gail Cathy Vaughn Carol Burgeson Gail Burgeson Don Burgeson Paula Burgeson John Andrews Jeanette Andrews
Bob Bergeron
scratches and play with toys. I’ve been
“Well, hello there! I’m Babee, a lovely lady with a sweet disposition. I love to cuddle, receive
complimented on my beautiful coat and would love for a buddy to brush me outside in the yard. We could relax in the shade and socialize with other dogs and people. When will YOU
come to spend time with me?” - Babee
“Hey there, lads and ladies! I'm Miss Liberty, but you can call me Lib for short. I'm a fun loving girl, always wagging my tail and up for meeting new people! I could use some help socializing with other pups and would enjoy attending training classes nice days. I love to play outside and get lots of pets! Will you
buddy up with me and help me find my forever home? Nobody responded to my last ad, so I’m trying again!” –Miss Liberty
“Hey there! I’m rory, a blonde boy with the softest coat! I’m always in a good mood and love when people spend time with me outside in the summer sun. Sometimes I relax in the outdoor chairs like a person. I’ve been told that it’s rather cute! My
energy and athletic skills are quite attractive, but they also enable me to climb fences easily. I
need someone to redirect that energy into
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agility training and mental activities. can you do that?” -rory
“I’m a four-legged, dark and handsome boy that’s looking for a buddy! I love people, other dogs, toys, running around the yard and getting attention! I get extremely excited and love to jump on people, so I need someone to help me learn my basic manners and commands. I am very friendly and can’t wait to buddy up with you!” - Zion
All sweatshirts $30 – See the front desk
going home LIVELY
It’s rare that we can see a puppy
grow up. Many puppies are adopted
virtually as soon as they come in, with
their overwhelming cuteness winning
any heart that walks through our door.
But Lively was a different story. It was
almost like no one wanted this rabbit-
eared pup.
Black dogs are harder to adopt, but even black puppies
eventually get adopted. For Lively, it took nearly a year. He came
to us at the end of August 2011 and was finally adopted recently.
Lively’s buddy was Michelle who did a great job preparing him
for his future home! By the time he left, he learned his manners and
did great in training class. Even though it took him a long time to
find the right home, it’s great that he got so much preparation by
all of the loving volunteers. Thanks to everyone! Goodbye Lively!