A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY

Summer 2015

5 102 Check our Fetch

List for ways to

make a difference

in the lives of our

animals!

Neglected dog

comes back from

the brink to find a

forever home!

Days of Caring

volunteers

complete new

Tribute Garden

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSYappy Hour: 4:30 PM Cocktails, Entertainment,

Silent Auction bidding starts

Registration: 5:30 PM

Dinner: 7 PM

Followed by Live Auction and “Raise Your Paw”

*NEW* Electronic bidding provided by Qtego. Be sure to bring your smart phone! Online bidding available two weeks prior to the event.

BECOME A SPONSOR!Top Dog: $5,000Cat’s Meow: $2,500Cool Critter: $1,000Puppy Pal: $500Creature Comforts: $250Table of 10 (no publicity): $500Individual Tickets: $50

50/50 cash raffle tickets now available at Kinsey’s Campus

Annual Fall GalaTails at TwilightJoin us for Tails at Twilight, our annual fall gala—

an elegant evening to benefit the animals of the

Dubuque Regional Humane Society on Friday,

October 2 at the Grand River Center. The event

features dinner, entertainment, silent and live auc-

tions, two 50/50 cash raffles, and “Raise Your Paw”

to help our shelter pets.

For more information and to register, visit our

website at www.dbqhumane.org. You can also

mail your check in the enclosed envelope, or visit

us at Kinsey’s Campus.

Unable to attend? Monetary donations are

always welcome.

Friday, October 2 - Grand River Center - Tickets $50 - Table of 10 for $500

Fetch ListThe Dubuque Regional Humane Society is proud to be a recipient of the Hill’s Food,

Shelter & LoveTM program. We feed all of our pets Hill’s Science Diet, delivered fresh

each week thanks to the generosity of Theisen’s Home Farm Auto.

If you’d like to make a gift to the DRHS, please consider one (or more) of the following:Monetary Donation (tax deductible): Last year $0.80 of every dollar donated

went directly to animal care and community outreach programming. 

 

Gift Cards: Gift cards to stores where we can purchase supplies are always

appreciated! (i.e., PETCO, PetSmart, Target, Theisen’s, Wal-Mart, White Front Feed) 

Cat Supplies: Non-clumping clay kitty litter, kitten replacement formula

Dog Supplies: Small, medium and large Kongs, peanut butter, food dispensing

toys, towels and blankets

Critter Room: Critter food (rabbit, Guinea Pig, rat, hamster, gerbil), aspen or pellet

bedding, hay feeders, small food dishes, critter exercise balls

Humane Education: Bird seed, fleece fabric, oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree

Vet Supplies: Distilled water, D & AAA batteries, new white bath towels, Brawny

paper towels, large plastic gloves, cat and dog pill pockets, digital food scale, #10

or #15 Oster blade, Lysol wipes, monetary donation for URI antibiotic

General Supplies: Post-it notes (regular size), white copy paper, brooms & dust-

pans, mops/mop heads, window cleaner, scotch tape, staples, small storage bins,

hand sanitizer, paper clips, binder clips, note pads (regular size), small & large

garbage bags

Pet Pantry Supplies: Our new Pet Pantry program provides food and litter for

families experiencing financial hardship. Donations of unopened bags of dog and

cat food, along with kitty litter would be greatly appreciated!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair: Diann Guns

Vice Chair: Anthony Quinn

Secretary: Julie Kinsella

Treasurer: Dustin Manternach

Peter Arling, Julie Bennett,

Amy Breitfelder, Angie Kronlage,

Alan Krueger, Chad Richardson,

Charlie Skemp, Dr. Tim Sprank

STAFF

President & CEO: Maria Benham

Director of Operations:

Aimee Heinrich

Staff Veterinarian:

Debra Smith-Reed, DVM

Development & Marketing

Director: Ann Lorenz

Human Resources & Administrative

Manager: Joyce Parsons

Community Outreach

Coordinator: Lisa Kucharski

Animal Care Supervisor:

Audra Krusz

Customer Care Supervisors:

Michelle Farr, Haley Hoppmann

Vet Tech: Lacey Mason

Vet Assistants: Megan Schmerbach,

Krista Wieseler

Animal Care Technicians:

Lisa Brimeyer, Andrew Ehlers,

Madelyne Heinrich, Zebulon Hill,

Summer Kruse, Clare Shaw, Jennifer

Sheldon, Holly Steil, Jenna Webb

Administrative Assistant:

Susan Lorenz

Maintenance: Dick Hess

SHELTER INFORMATION

4242 Chavenelle Road

Dubuque, IA 52002

Phone: 563.582.6766

Fax: 563.582.0140

Email: info@dbqhumane.org

www.dbqhumane.org

Shelter Hours:

Tuesday - Friday: 11 AM to 7 PM

Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM

Monday: Closed

Hadley’s Dog Park Hours:

6 AM to 8 PM

The DRHS has the right to temporarily

close the Dog Park for special events

or shelter related activities.

We invite you to become a

supporter on our Facebook and

Twitter sites.

From the Director’s ChairThe past six months have flown by; it’s hard to believe half a year is already

gone. It’s been an incredibly busy time for us at the DRHS. The first few

months of the year, usually our “slow season,” was consumed with changes

and new initiatives so that we can serve our animals and our community

better.

One thing that is constant in the animal welfare industry is change. Because

we deal with living, breathing creatures, no two days are ever the same.

New research changes the landscape in which we work, and best practices

are shared to help shelters better adapt and care for a changing homeless

pet population. These days, an animal shelter needs to be both resilient and

flexible.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a considerable shift in the animals

brought to the DRHS. Fewer dogs are being brought through the doors, as

more are being rehomed through alternative means. The number of cats

admitted, however, has been steadily increasing and make up more than

half of our 4,000 animal admissions. Cats, in general, require more shelter

resources, have more difficulty adjusting to a shelter environment, and take

longer to get adopted. This has required us to change the way we work.

The changes we’ve made at the DRHS this year – from dramatically lowering

cat adoption fees to requesting an appointment when surrendering a pet

– have been implemented with one goal in mind: to increase the adoption

of safe and healthy pets. After months of research, conversations and plan-

ning, we’ve found ways in which the DRHS can work more efficiently and

effectively, providing more animals a second chance at life.

While some of the concepts seem confusing or strange, it’s really quite

simple: decrease the amount of time from when an animal is admitted to

when it is adopted. A faster turnaround, or “length of stay,” as we call it, gets

more animals into adoptive homes. With less time in the shelter, animals

(especially cats) have less stress. Lower stress levels decrease anxiety-induced

illness and aggression. Animals spend less time here, which allows space for

more animals without overcrowding.

It’s still early in the process, but the results we’ve seen thus far are amazing.

We have hit a historic high for the percentage of animals that have been

adopted, transferred to another rescue or returned to their owners.

Our staff deserve a “high paw” for the work they’ve done, but my gratitude

is also extended to you. Thank you for supporting the work of the DRHS and

saving the lives of our furry friends.

The Dubuque Regional Humane

Society is committed to placing only

healthy, treatable and safe animals

into the community.

Maria Benham, President & CEO

maria@dbqhumane.org

Length of stay (LOS) is increasingly recognized

as a critical factor in a shelter’s capacity to save

lives. The DRHS is working vigilantly to reduce

LOS which will help to provide a better outcome

for each adoptable shelter pet.

The first six months of 2015 yielded major increas-

es in the percentage of adoptable dogs and cats

compared to the same time last year. Dog adop-

tions are up 12% (90% total) and cat adoptions

have increased by 31% (73% total).

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Strut Your MuttThe 22nd annual 5K dog walk—Strut Your Mutt—raised

nearly $22,000 for the animals on May 16. Many thanks

to our sponsors, participants, vendors and volunteers!

A special thank you to Big Apple Bagels, CR Signs, Harris

Golf Cars, HyVee and LT Amusements. Top honors went

Kim Oberbroeckling (most individual pledges), Fast &

Furriest (most team pledges), and Colonial Terrace

Animal Hospital (team with the most participants.)Linda & Marty

Burbridge

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Olate Dogs Rescue Tour

Friday, August 14 - 7 PM

The talented Olate Dogs are

coming to the Dubuque Five Flags

Center. Winner of the 2012 season

of America’s Got Talent, this high-en-

ergy, fast-paced dog act is filled with

amazing pet tricks. Most of their dogs

are shelter rescues. Adoptable DRHS

pets will be on display in the lobby.

Kinsey’s Campus Campfire Night

Monday, August 17 - 5:30 to 7 PM

Outdoor meet and greet night for

volunteers. Event features snacks,

refreshments, giveaways and raffle.

RSVP by August 15 to Lisa at

lisa@dbqhumane.org, or call

563-583-3314. Event will be held

inside if it is raining.

National Pet Adoptathons

August 8 & 9 - 11 AM to 3 PM

PETCO National Adoption Event

September 11-13 - 11 AM to 3 PM

PetSmart National Adoption Event

Humane Heroes (junior volunteer

club for kids 8 to 11 years)

September - May (first Saturdays)

Clubhouse is open from 9:30 to

10:30 AM. Registration fee of $25

helps cover the cost of supplies.

Tails at Twilight - Annual Fall Gala

Friday, October 2

See our cover story!

Yappy Hour at Jumpers

Friday, October 9 - 5 to 9 PM

Jumpers Bar & Grill - Plaza 20

Bring your dog and join us for this

fun outdoor social!

Volunteer Orientations First Saturdays - 11 AM to Noon

Third Thursdays - 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Pet Loss Support Group Second Saturdays - 11 AM to Noon

Agility ClubTuesdays - 5:30 to 6:30 PM

$5 per session/per dog

CALENDAROF EVENTS

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Dancing for Dogs...and Cats too!On June 6, Bob Smith and Pamela Mumm waltzed to

the tune of “Moon River” at Dancing with the Stars

Dubuque Style. Bob and wife Nan chose the DRHS as

their pet charity for this event raising almost $11,000

for our shelter pets. Bob & Nan’s dog Hudson—a DRHS

alum—served as Bob’s dance coach.

Cubs, Cards & CrittersJumpers Sports Bar & Grill hit a home run for our

shelter pets on June 27 with a unique raffle fund-

raiser they developed called “Cubs, Cards & Crit-

ters.” Hobie Wood, Julie Wood and Mark Ring

provided four raffle prizes which raised $560 for

shelter animals. Adoptable pets were on display as

well and Astrid found a forever home! Many thanks

to Jumpers and to everyone who came out to sup-

port this fun event! They will be hosting a “Yappy

Hour” for you and your dog in their parking lot

on Friday, October 9 starting at 5 PM, so mark your

calendar!Logo contributed by Kt Schramm

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Back From the Brink

The DRHS unleashed a series of

new programs and services in

the first half of 2015 to better

serve our animals and the tri-

state community.

NEW CAT ADOPTION PRICING

On January 2, the DRHS rolled

out a new adoption fee structure

for all cats and kittens. Cats one

year and over are $25, and kit-

tens under a year are $50.

CHANGE IN SHELTER HOURS

To better serve the tri-state com-

munity and our animals, the

DRHS changed the operating

hours in January. See page two

for a list of our shelter hours.

PET PANTRY

Financial difficulties due to job

loss or a change in family sta-

tus are among the top reasons

why owners surrender pets to

the DRHS. A pet food pantry has

been established to temporarily

assist families in need. Approved

Pet Pantry participants can pick

up supplies anytime during our

operating hours. Donations

of unopened bags of dog and

cat food, and kitty litter can be

dropped off at our front desk

during operating hours.

OWNER SURRENDER BY

APPOINTMENT

The DRHS now requires owners

to surrender their pets by calling

first. By scheduling an appoint-

ment, the staff will have the op-

portunity to gather important

medical and behavioral informa-

tion on the pet. It allows us to

manage the inflow of animals,

provide better service to own-

ers, and, ultimately, provide

better care of our animals.

Life is sweet for Russell now, but prior

to last October, day-to-day existence

for him and his canine companion Wil-

son was heart wrenching.

Russell’s new life began last fall when

he and his pal Wilson were surrendered

by their owners. Their owners told us

that the dogs were “a little thin.” The

condition of the dogs caused our vet-

erinary team to spring into action. They

were so thin that you could see their

ribs and they didn’t have the strength

to stand or wag their tails. (Russell’s

intake photo is pictured to the right.)

Hanging on by a thread was a 6-year-

old Pug named Wilson and 3-year-old

Boxer named Russell. Wilson went into

respiratory distress and died two hours

after his arrival. Russell received IV flu-

ids for 72 hours and clung to life day

by day.

Once Russell began to regain strength,

he offered a constant supply of tail

wags and wanted to be near the staff.

He then spent two weeks in foster care

with Cassandra (see below). Through-

out his shelter and foster experience,

Russell gained 21 pounds.

After Wilson and Russell’s former

owners had packed up and left town,

the police went into the basement

of their home and discovered an

appalling sight. The windows were

covered with black trash bags, and

the floors were covered with feces and

urine. Each of the owners were charged

with two counts of animal neglect.

The DRHS was able to serve as a

refuge—providing Wilson with

respect and compassion in his final

hours, and to provide Russell with

love and an opportunity for a long and

happy life.

Below: Russell (dog on the left) is pictured

with Cassandra and his owner, Reid, at

“Strut Your Mutt” on May 16.

NEWS TO MEWS

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More than 200 children in grades

two through six will experience

this year’s Kids & Critters Camp

from June through August. New

this year was a special one day

camp at the Boys & Girls Club.

Many thanks to our volunteers

and guest speakers. This year’s

camp was sponsored in part by the

Kiwanis Club of Dubuque.

CALLING ALL PARTY ANIMALS!Celebrate your birthday party

at the DRHS! All proceeds from

party rentals provide care for our

shelter animals.

Party Animal Expert:

Lisa Kucharski

Community Outreach Coodinator

Phone: 563-583-3314

Email: lisa@dbqhumane.org

Pictured below: Brianna had a birthday

party in December of 2014. Instead of gifts

for herself, she asked her guests to bring

presents for our shelter animals!

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On Saturday, June 20, staff from Cottingham & Butler participated in a

“Corporate for Canines” event at PetSmart. This initiative partners businesses

with our shelter pets to help them find forever homes. Businesses provide

their staff for our off-site adoption events —we do all the rest! London, a

5-year-old Cocker Spaniel pictured on the right, was adopted that weekend!

C&B in the Spotlight

Casual 4 CaninesBusiness Owners - let your staff go

casual and raise money for shelter

animals! Companies that partici-

pate in Casual 4 Canines have the

opportunity to make a major im-

pact right here in our community.

Here’s the scoop: Casual 4 Canines

participants wear jeans in exchange

for making a donation to help shel-

ter pets! The participating company

determines the date and the cost to

wear jeans to work (i.e. $10). All pro-

ceeds go to care for the 4,000 lost,

abandoned and unwanted animals

that the DRHS cares for each year!

We will provide your participants

with a Casual 4 Canines participation

sticker. On your special day, we can

also set up an office visit to let your

staff visit with some of our shelter

pets that they are helping.

To schedule a Casual 4 Canines

event contact:

Ann Lorenz

Development & Marketing Director

Direct Line: 563.556.5324

Email: ann@dbqhumane.org

For more information, visit us at

www.dbqhumane.org.

SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

Many thanks to the Sandy Hook Tavern for choosing the DRHS as the

recipient of their June 12 BIKE NIGHT event. They held a 50/50 cash

raffle for our shelter pets!

Million Cat ChallengeThe Dubuque Regional Humane Society is participat-

ing in a national shelter-based campaign called the

MILLION CAT CHALLENGE which is focused on saving

the lives of one million cats in North America over the

next five years. The core strategy of the campaign in-

cludes five key initiatives that offer practical choices

to reduce euthanasia and increase live outcomes for

shelter cats. For more information visit their website

at www.millioncatchallenge.org.

The MILLION CAT CHALLENGE advocates five techniques

to improve outcomes for shelter cats.

1. IMPLEMENT MANAGED ADMISSIONS

Slow down the flow of incoming cats by requiring an

appointment for surrender and only accepting new

intakes on specific days. The DRHS implemented Owner

Surrender by Appointment in June. This initiative has

worked very effectively for shelters nationwide. See

page five for more information.

2. OFFER INTAKE ALTERNATIVES

Cat owners often surrender their cats because

of behavioral or financial issues, including food

and vet costs. Providing free or low-cost vet care

or food donations is often less expensive than

sheltering a cat and ensures the animal remains in its

home.

The DRHS has established a free Pet Pantry for families

experiencing financial difficulties. See page five for more

information.

3. FOCUS ON PROVIDING QUALITY CARE

When shelters offer a bigger space and enrichment,

cats are healthier, happier and more adoptable. The

DRHS utilizes our large cat condos whenever possible.

Our other cat enclosures are expandable by opening up

retractable panels, with a separate litter box area, to al-

low our cats as much space as possible. A scratching pad

and enrichment toys are provided for all shelter cats.

4. REMOVE BARRIERS TO ADOPTION

Expensive adoption fees make it harder for families to

adopt. The DRHS reduced our cat and kitten adoption

fees effective January 2. Cats over one year are now only

$25 and kittens under a year are $50.

5. PRACTICE “RETURN TO FIELD”

This initiative advocates returning strays to their origi-

nal neighborhoods after they are evaluated for health

and altered. There is currently no “Trap-Neuter-Release”

(TNR) program in the Tri-State area, which requires the

cooperation of government, shelters and community

members.

From the MailbagIt was late afternoon and my daughter Jadie and I ventured to the

Dubuque Regional Humane Society in search of a puppy. Little did

we know that we would soon fall in love with Franky, a 6-year-old

American Bulldog/Blue Heeler mix. The look in his eyes said it all,

“Adopt me!” So, as we left that day, I felt that Franky truly was the

dog we needed in our family. We were hooked—line and sinker.

We pondered for a few days just to make sure there was no conflict

with him and our other dog, Jake. We had them meet. It was a

success and today they are best of friends. Franky even shares his

bed with Jake. So on March 11, 2015, we got to adopt Franky into

our family. The DRHS is the BEST! The animals are treated with the

utmost respect and care. We are so blessed to have Franky in our

lives and we are happy to give him a forever home. Franky truly is

a rock star! Terri

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Many thanks to our friends of the animals for their gen-erous gifts from January 1 - June 30, 2015. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please let us know if correc-tions are needed.

Nettie Abresch Phillip Adam Alliant Energy FoundationMary AlthausSandra AmbergAmerican Trust & Savings BankKaren Anderson Phil Anderson Gunnar & Iyla AntFrancis & Norma ApelScott & Carolyn Arnold Scott Arnold Brenda Atkinson Audubon Elementary School Edward & Shirley Babka Marcia Backes James BaggsRichard Bagster-CollinsKenneth BaileyDavid BarryEdward Barud Ruth BaumhoverRich & Patricia Bean Joyce & Wesley BeelerThomas & Anne Benda Cindy M. BenedictPaul & Maria Benham Catherine BennettGinny Berg Justin BirdnowJulie Black Lois BlackEdwin & Barbara BlinksDoug & Suzanne BoeckmannMary Brady Karla BraigThomas & Kim Brandt Tim & Amy BreitfelderDelbert & Delight Brimeyer Lisa & Scott Brimeyer Paul & Kathleen Brimeyer Rose BrimeyerDennis Broessel Brown County United Way Melissa & Rick BrownCarmen Burds John & Rebecca BurgartPeggy BurkardButler Family Foundation Matt CainMargaret CasperTimothy & Heather Chumbley Linda ClaussenCompassion for Pets FoundationDan & Jennifer Conlon Kate Coyle

Larry & Helen CremerMichael & Bev CurtissJohn DaltonDavid DatismanPaul & Myra DelongBridget Denemark Linda DeutmeyerShannon DeutmeyerMarilyn Dewey Sandy DietschArnie Ditch Ellen DodgeLynn DoerrCharles & Debora DonnellyMike & Jeanie DonohueJean Dregne Martha & Roger DriscollJudy DroesslerDubuque Bank & Trust Dubuque Community School DistrictDubuque Jaycees Richard & Darlene EddyPaul Ellerbeck Sharon Erickson Theresa & Darrel EusticeFalb Family Charitable FoundationLoras & Mary FeldmannDan & Vicki FleegeFlynn Family Foundation Mary ForbesFraternal Order of Eagles Joe & Mary FrayneF. Hunter FuersteGretchen Fuerste & Mark LiaboeRommel & Donnelle Fuerste Vicki & Dale Furlough Galena Middle SchoolGalena Primary SchoolJulie GassmannMelissa GentzJim & Bernita GilbertsonCharlie & Vicki Glab Nia GleasonKayla S. GlenDarlene GoffinetCatherine A. GoodmanSara GoransonElizabeth Graves Della GriffinSarah GuentherDiann & Richard GunsHappy Joe’s Pizza & Ice CreamDaniel Harris & Marsha Horwitz Deb HarwickAllen Harves John Hastings John Haynie Kristy HefelAndrew Heiar Donald HeickenValerie J. Heitzman Thomas & Sherry HellingHempstead High School

Barb HermanBetty HillarySandra HirsteinColleen HodgsonAlyssa HoerschelmanJulie HoffmanBob & Lamee Holscher Charitable TrustJames & Melissa Holz

Hooting Coyote LLC -

Todd Birkel Jennifer HoppmanMarilyn HornDoug & Karen HorstmannHy-Vee Fuel Asbury Plaza Iams / EukanubaIowa Greyhound Association Mary Lou JacobiMary Janssen Jim & Sue JarchowCharles JohnsonDavid Johnson & Terri BradyDuane JohnsonTammy JonesRandy & Pat JudgeStephen J. JuergensMary Jo KenneallyKennedy School Troop 7279Julie Kieffer Sue & Steve KirschbaumKlauer Family Charitable Foundation Bob & Judy KlauerJim & Nancy KlauerWilliam R. KlauerLoras & Marlene KleinDarlene KlostermannSarah KnabelDon & Mary Anne Knefel Eric KnuthJody KoellerRichard & Margaret KolckBeverly Kolz Teresa Kolz-DanuserJanell KotzHarold & Deanna Krambeer Edward KrasnodemskiCary & Paulette KressBrian & Angie KronlageJodi KronlagePaul & Angie KronlageAlan KruegerWilliam & Carole Kubler Tamra KurthKurtz Communications Inc. Deborah Labeau Karyn LangeAndrea LarsenJohn LeaseCandice M. LeboweBarbara Leifker Robert Leuenberger & Jereldine VernonCarl & Marcella LickelWalter LinkLynne LippertGlenda LivingstonRandy & Rachel Longhurst Charles & Mary Longo

Longshadow Foundation Loras CollegeAnn LorenzBarb LudwigPeter Lynch, Lynch Chiropractic PLLCMelissa Lyon Judith L. Mahlkuch Jennifer MandersDustin ManternachAlvin & Laura Marcy Linda Marquis & James GehrAmanda MartinRobert Mattan Luci Mattinen Keith McDermottDick & Carol McGrane McKesson Foundation Mac A. McKichan, Jr.Erin McNaughton Marsha MeisterLance MensterClark Metz Austin MeyerJames & Wendy Miller Jeffrey & Susan Miller Kaitlyn MillerMonticello Nursing & Rehab CenterGreg & Joan Moore Sherry MooreMorrison Brothers Co.Paula Norby Ron & Barb NowackiCarissa OberbroecklingCarrie O’Brien Frank O’ConnorFrancis & Arleen OuderkirkOur Redeemer Lutheran ChurchJanetlee Pallone Patrick & Ruth Palzkill Robert C. PapeJoyce ParsonsBrian & Sylvia PeckhamJohn Perrenoud Petango Store PETCO FoundationDebra Petersen Pets for the Elderly Foundation Mark & Tracy Pettinger Rich & Lynn Powers Prudential Foundation Matching GiftsBrendan & Jeanne QuannJanet Quick Irene RabyMarty & Angie Recker Wendi & Steven ReichlingRoland & Carol Riekena Bob & Cynthia RiuttaJames & Therese RixNancy RobinsonCorey & Penny Roeder William Rokusek Wendy L. RundeKaye Running Kaylee Ryan Jodi SagePeter & Ginger Sakas

Pamela Sander Fusako Sato Warren & Rita Schesser Suzette Schmelzer Mary L. SchmitDonna SchmittJohn & Traci SchmittPaul & Elyn Schroeder Jason & Tricia SchumacherJo SedbrookJohn Sedler Tim & Joan SennSteven & Stephanie SetterClare ShawBarry & Mary Jo ShearMike ShieldsRandy & Kathy Sigman Jason & Kelsie Simmons Irene SislerSkemp Co./IPI Wealth ManagementCarl W. SmithBob & Nan SmithFred & Joyce Smith Marya SmithKelly Sullivan SoleyLaura SoofiErma SoppeTim & Naomi SprankDavid & Eva StabenowBraanna SteenPaul Steffen & Dr. Laurie Garms Kimberly SteinerSteve & Janel Stoffel Melissa Stone Sharon StrattonLouise StrubKarl & Hilary StubbenDavid & Deanna StudierCarole Sullivan & Jan LavacekPatsy SwailesCurtis Tarver Jim & Marita TheisenDebbie ThenKathy Tierney Richard & Rhonda Tracy Tri-State Transportation Club University of Dubuque Tom & Karlyn Van Gelder Randy & LaVonne VaskeVerizon Foundation Matching Gift ProgramJames VesselsClare VosbergKari Voss JD Walck Sandra Waldman Judith & Christopher WandDolores Weber David & Mary Beth Weiland Theresa Weipert Judy WeyantCatherine Wills Nancy Wilson & Arthur WinneAlexx Wintermote & BJ MaloneyJoyce WisnewskiAnnette Wohlers

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Gifts & Tributes

Carol WokerYoung-uns Child Care CenterMichael & Kari Zelinskas Michael Zeman

IN MEMORY OF PEOPLEIn memory of Phyliss BernhardtJanice Johnson

In memory of Doug BiedlerJodi Beidler

In memory of Mil BogeRalph & Jodie Darrow

In memory of Thomas E. ChristElizabeth C. Christ

In memory of Nancy Johnson ColbertDouglas & Suzanne Boeckmann

In memory of Donna Jean DowneyTom & Kathy Barrington

In memory of Cathy Gantz A.D. Huesing Corp Keith & Jane BahlMarty & Cindy BernsRyan E. & Raquel L. BurbachPatrick & Karen CurranAdam & Ashley DideschFrancis, Cookie & Chad FrommeltJim & Jean GantzGo the Distance Baseball, LLCHeartland Financial/Dubuque Bank & TrustTimothy J. & Penney M. HilkinHonkamp Krueger & Co. Community ServiceHonkamp Krueger & Co. Tax. Dept.Brian & Deborah HowesJulie KempKen & Debra KipperGary & Janet Kremer Dan & Mary McAuliffeR. Michael & Judith McCoyNancy McLaughlinLarry & Shirley McNamerMichael McNamerPaula NorbyTracy, Craig, Justin & Kelly NowackBarbara & Richard ParishLinda RobbinsPeter & Deborah SchneiderSteve Smith Colleen & Eddie SynowieckiThe Gillette Group Inc.Angela K. ValentineJames & Susan ValletMary Pat VosbergAnn WertzMarlene G. Woller

In memory of Janet GerstkampNorma & Sam Sanchez

In memory of Joseph GrosserKim Baliff

In memory of her grandmother Emma Hefel Suzanne Haupt

In memory of John JensenScott & Beth Putnam

In memory of Sharon JohnsonSharon Johnson Memorial Fund

In memory of Rick KennikerJudy Kenniker

In memory of Joshua KoopmannPatrick & Deanna Koopmann

In memory of Patty LathamJohn & Nancy Ferry

In memory of Ronald R. MaloneJanet Malone

In memory of Bob MichelKathy Michel

In memory of Arnold & Kathleen OlsemEric & Trudy Olsem-Lally

In memory of Martha PickeringDan & Karen Brown

In memory of Mary SawyerPolly Richter

In memory of Richard & Rosie TharpJeff & Marilynn Mazzanti

In memory of June Wix Bob & Jackie Brown

IN HONOR OF PEOPLEIn honor of all DRHS staffMaria Benham

In honor of Alyssa ReuterTerry & Ann Boyle

In honor of Mary Lou LindeckerSonny & Rayetta Gassman

In honor of Drake & Tori Hedley’s birthdays Cindy & Jamey HedleyJustin & Lisa Karnes

In honor of Ella & JackJosh & Julia Jorgenson

In honor of Jay JubeckKristine Jubeck

In honor of their weddingJeremy & Brianna Kirschbaum

In honor of Steve MeyerChristine Kohlmann & Keith Rippe

In honor of William FuersteNicole Miller

On behalf of Nancy Shannon’s volunteer effortsModine Manufacturing Company Foundation

In celebration of his weddingKevin Natzke

In honor of Daniel Hopp’s 8th BirthdayChristopher & Angela NoelRachel & James GuenthermanTimothy & Jennifer PottsWendy Hopp

On behalf of Molly A. ValaskeyPremier Bank

In honor of Lilly & Fritz’s BirthdaysWalter & Rolene Reinhardt

In honor of Bernie and his dog MagooKeith Shaw

In honor of Betty WinchErnest Winch

In honor of Leah’s BirthdayBecky ZiemanMark & Jennifer Zieman

IN MEMORY OF PETSIn memory of Lucy & MidnightMary & Harry Althaus

In memory of TinkerbellLois Black

In memory of DaisyRick Bowser & Christine Holm

In memory of Boo & MagooMichael J. Breitner

In memory of LaceyJoyce Brinkmoeller

In memory of Wizard & ZazuLynea S. Broessel

In memory of Tazzie Bob & Jackie Brown

In memory of ShastaDaniel & Kay Brune

In memory of PutzDavid Bushman

In memory of JakeEliza Cole

In memory of Charlie & PepperJulie Conklin

In memory of CharlieJohn & Cathy Darrah

In memory of Cooper DarrowRalph & Jodie Darrow

In memory of ShylaKaren Drissi

In memory of SonnyBeverly Jane Elsinger

In memory of BudWendy Fadness

In memory of Yogi, Millie & GingerLaura & Dennis Feil

In memory of RebaJanet Fisher

In memory of BootsieRoger & Gloria Fuller

In memory of Fuzzy GiesePaula & Tom Giese

In memory of IzzyDan Griswold

In memory of Angel, Taska, Holly, Buddy, and DaisyJanaan Haberkorn

In memory of Dusty Mary Jo Hennessy

In memory of Mother BlackieMary Lucille Herbst

In memory of Morris & DreyfusJames, Susan & Rufus Herron

In memory of Scooby & ScrappySandy Johll

In memory of Parker Schumacher and LopearMary Jo Kenneally

In memory of Roary & PinkieFlorence Krohn

In memory of OtisJean Linenfelser

In memory of TwylaJoseph Magno

In memory of Melody & HarmonyCherie McDermott

In memory of LalaLaura Merrick

In memory of ButtonsLaura Moser

In memory of ColePat & Ronald Nauman

In memory of JakeJill Osterhaus

In memory of SamsonGregg & Emily Painter

In memory of Baby BoyLinda Paisley

In memory of LuckyJohn A. Perrenoud

In memory of JRBetty Phillips

In memory of You YewCelestine Reardon

In memory of PeanutWendi Reichling

In memory of Mama Kitty & PriscillaWalter & Rolene Reinhardt

In memory of Mary Sawyer’s beloved cat SammiPolly Richter

In memory of Max & SpikeFred & Carol Schieltz

In memory of Nip HopSandra Schuller

In memory of BuddyBecky Sharkey

In memory of Rita Stark’s dogsRita Stark

In memory of Buddy Reid & Sarge Kalmes StephensLesley Stephens

In memory of Timber & NikiJane Tart

In memory of HeidiShelia Tomkins

In memory of RoyRonald W. Touney

In memory of BugeraSteven Watson

In memory of DuchessThomas & Patricia Wertz

In memory of LuckyBill & Judy Willis

In memory of ButtonMary Ann Winter

In memory of Good Boy JoeJoyce & Sophie Wisnewski

In memory of all the homeless animalsSteve & Sara Witt

In memory of RustyAnnette Wohlers

IN HONOR OF PETSIn honor of MarleyKris Ahmann

In honor of DustyRobert Arensdorf

In honor of Miss KittyLeRoy J. Armbruster

In honor of LuckyMarcia Azbell

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In honor of Josie & JustinSharron Bauer

In honor of AnnieDonna Bauerly

In honor of Coco & RhebaLinda Beegle

In honor of RoxyJoyce Bries

In honor of ShiloPat & Charlie Brimeyer

In honor of Teddy & FlurryJohn & Rebecca Burgart

In honor of ShadowJim & Mary Calvert

In honor of Kika BelinSonia Casey

In honor of VickieRobert Crippes

In honor of HankHarold & Linda Takes Davis

In honor of BubbaLee & Elizabeth (Betty) Degroff

In honor of TuckerVirginia Dimick

In honor of Sonny Beverly Jane Elsinger

In honor of WalterRenee Farrey

In honor of Oliver GatesElizabeth Gates

In honor of RemyKelley Grevas

In honor of RoseMichael & Shauna Hastings

In honor of DRHS graduate DazeeJohn & Pat Ibeling

In honor of ToulaSandy Johll

In honor of TuckerKaren Karlson

In honor of OtisRichard Kleiboer

In honor of JackMary Kay Kleiner

In honor of ZippyVirginia Macker

In honor of LeoDavid & Peggy Marciniec

In honor of Sammy, Dot, Robbie, Moose Pie & Momma BunGregg & Micki Marolf

In honor of CharlieJerrilyn Maxwell

In honor of Blondon, Begon, & MaggieSandy Moore

In honor of Brewster & BabeJeanne Morford

In honor of FudgeSharon Murphy

In honor of PicklesKevin Natzke

In honor of CocoLinda Nightingale

In honor of DaisyJim Norman

In honor of Poo Bear & StormyDonald Peebles

In honor of SydneyPat Piekenbrock

In honor of HawkeyeNancy Phillips

In honor of RayneRegina Riley

In honor of ShiloShirley Sigman

In honor of Tinky

Michael & Sandy Smyth

In honor of Mojo Andrea & David Spaniol

In honor of CaseyPatricia Cullen Spensley

In honor and in memory of all the cats that have - and do - enrich(ed) my life!Dr. Kay Stensrud

In honor of Skipper

Pam Stierman

In honor of Sam & CaseyDiane B. Tschiggfrie

In honor of MeganBob & Nancy Wells

In honor of Wizard WilmingGary & Lisa Wilming

In honor of RuffieJoyce Wiltfang

In honor of Tootsie WinklehausPatricia Winklehaus

In honor of Thomas - best cat everTerry & Sophie WubbenIn honor of our beloved family dog, BubbaKeith & Sarah Wulf

2015 MEMORIAL BRICKSPurchase a memorial brick for our outdoor Tribute Garden for $100. See order form on page 11.

“In memory of Cathy M. Gantz”Honkamp, Krueger & Co.

“Bacall Cat of Ann Kies”

“Bob Cat of Ann Kies”“Buster Cat of Jon Maifield”“Felix Cat of Chris & Sarah” “Oscar Cat of S and C Maifield”“Patty Cat of Ann Kies”Chris & Sarah Maifield

“Bailey, you found your voice” Robert & Sandee Merrick

“My little buddy Dale ‘Bubbies’ “ Brittany Muntz

“Mollie Potts Scott”Erin Scott

SPONSOR A SHELTER PET!Contributions to sponsor adoptions are always welcome! $50 will sponsor a kitten$25 will sponsor an adult catAny amount above $140 will sponsor a shelter dog or puppy of your choice!

Donations were received toward the adoption of these shelter pets:

CATS: George, Gigi, Jazzy, Lucifer, Otis, Porsha, Rosco, Rocky, Shilo and Smokey

DOGS: Burton, Franky and Tobias.

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Days of CaringTwo paws up to the Dubuque Community Days of

Caring team for all of their hard work on April 24. This

annual event teams businesses with nonprofits to as-

sist with one-time projects. This year’s DRHS team was

comprised of eight staff from Black Hills Energy. Bricks

from the shelter’s previous location, as well as hundreds

of blank bricks for future inscription, were laid into the

new space. This project saved the DRHS over $1,600 in

labor expenses. Many thanks to Jeff Manders/Manders

Quality Concrete, our volunteer team from Black Hills

Energy, Brannon Monument Company, Rick Horsfield, and

Skyline Construction for your support for this project!

The shelter also plans to construct a tribute photo tile

wall in the lobby at Kinsey’s Campus. If you would like

to order a tribute brick or tile in honor, or in memory of,

a special person, pet or occasion, complete our Tribute

Brick & Tile Order Form provided on page 11.

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s new Tribute

Garden and walkway was designed by Jeff Manders from

Manders Quality Concrete.

BRICK INSCRIPTION Maximum of 30 character spaces per brick;

this includes spaces and punctuation.

TRIBUTE TILE INSTRUCTIONS

Include a color photograph no

smaller than 4” x 4” with your

order. You may also email a high-

resolution image (300 dpi) or

message instructions to

ann@dbqhumane.org.

Yes! I want to help the lost, abandoned, and unwanted animals

at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society! $100 Donation - Tribute Brick $500 Donation - Tribute Tile

Name ________________________________

Organization ____________________________

Address _______________________________

City/State/Zip ___________________________

Phone ________________________________

Email ________________________________

Check (payable to Dubuque Regional

Humane Society)

Please charge my credit card:

CREDIT CARD TYPE (Circle One):

MC Visa Discover AmEx

Card Number __________________________

Expires ___________ Security Code ________

Signature _____________________________

Mail or drop off completed form to: Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 4242 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002

Questions? Call Ann at 563.556.5324, or email ann@dbqhumane.org www.dbqhumane.org

Tribute Bricks & TilesHelp the animals at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society by purchasing a

tribute brick or tile in honor or in memory of a precious pet, loved one, or for a

special occasion. All proceeds help the over 4,000 animals cared for each year by

the DRHS.

Our new outdoor Tribute Garden which hosts our tribute bricks was completed

in April 2015 thanks to volunteers from the Dubuque Community Days of Caring

and Manders Quality Concrete. See story on page 10.

8” x 4” Tribute Brick - $100 Memorial or Honorary GiftEach brick is individually engraved and serves as a permanent tribute to the pet

or person that gave you their love, affection, and respect. Bricks will be laid into

our new outdoor Tribute Garden at Kinsey’s Campus.

4” x 4” Tribute Tile - $500 Memorial or Honorary GiftChoose a full-color photo tile with the name and photo of a pet or loved one, or

a heartfelt message, to be displayed inside of Kinsey’s Campus.

Tribute Brick - actual size: 8” x 4”

Tribute Photo Tile - actual size 4” x 4”

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4242 Chavenelle Road

Dubuque, IA 52002

563.582.6766

www.dbqhumane.org

DRHS protects and promotes the

well-being of all animals by fostering

respect for their inherent dignity.

RUFF REPORTSummer 2015

A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE DUBUQUE REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

PAID

DUBUQUE, IA

PERMIT NO. 150

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization serving the tri-states since 1901. We are not affiliated with any national animal welfare organizations.

Show your allegiance to your favorite species with the Cats vs. Dogs 50/50 Cash Raffle! Your ticket will be entered into

one of the drawings to take place at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s annual fall gala Tails at Twilight on October

2. The more tickets – the bigger the payout! Check out our Facebook page, web site, or listen to the radio for updates on

which animal is in the lead! To purchase your raffle tickets call 563.582.6766 or visit us at Kinsey’s Campus. Winner does

not need to be present to win.

ARE YOU A CAT PERSON...OR A DOG PERSON?

Hadley’s Dog ParkMEMBERSHIP FEES:Key Fob Deposit: $10

One Time Pass: $10

90-Day Member Pass: 

$45 for the first dog

$10 for second dog

One-Year Pass: 

$100 for first dog

$10 for second dog

OPERATING HOURS:The operating hours for Hadley’s Dog

Park are 6 AM to 8 PM.

The DRHS has the right to temporarily

close the Dog Park for special events

or shelter related activities.

Dog park applications are available

at Kinsey’s Campus, or online at

www.dbqhumane.org.