Wags ‘n Whiskers€¦ · 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Holidays Closed Tuesday & Thursday December 2013 Every day at Lakeshore Humane

Wags ‘n Whiskers

Volume 17 — Issue 4

Inside this issue:

Lakeshore HumaneSociety, Inc.

1551 North 8th StreetManitowoc, WI 54220Phone: 920-684-5401

Fax: 920-684-5702E-mail:

[email protected]

Visit us on the Web

See us on facebook

Hours of Operation

www.lakeshorehumane.org

Lakeshore Humane Society

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Closed Holidays

Closed Tuesday & Thursday

December 2013

Every day at Lakeshore Humane

Society, we “walk a mile in their

paws” with the animals entrusted to

our care. We are most thankful for

the donors and sponsors of the Walk

for Kindness who gifted prizes and

in-kind services to help make the

biggest LHS fundraiser of the year a

success.

Over 100 walkers and many, many

dogs turned out for the 27th Annual

Walk for Kindness on Saturday,

September 21, 2013.

Lee Davis of WCUB radio announced

that collectively, almost $12,000 was

raised for LHS! Those funds helped

cover the costs to care for the

homeless animals at Lakeshore

Humane Society. Quite often that

work seems monumental. There are

so many animals in need that come

to our facility; sometimes it seems

there are not enough homes for

everyone. But by some miracle, we

are able to reunite or re-home about

85% of the lost and abandoned pets that are brought to LHS for help.

Lakeshore Humane Society is blessed to have members, staff, and volunteers who donate

many hours of their talent and time. These individuals are the backbone of LHS. Without

their tireless efforts and dedication to the LHS mission, things at the shelter would not get

accomplished.

With your support, we are able move forward with our legacy to make the world a better

place for the lost, abandoned and orphaned companion animals of Manitowoc County.

Mark your calendars for to be held onManitowoc’s largest dog walkathon

Saturday, September 20th, 2014!

Gibs

Strand Theatre

Carron Net Company, IncHamann ConstructionHeresite ProtectiveCoatings LLCJune DeNoble

Manitowoc Cty Kennel ClubMary Jo HabanMichael’s ConstructionNichols ElectricSparkz Art

K&L EnterprisesKathleen KruegerLakeside FoodsLori StueckMark P/Robin K. Dezeeuw

Southside Barber ShopSparkz ArtS.S. Badger-LakeMichigan Carferry

Starbucks

Top Dog Winner, Sweetheart with Wendyand Lucas Smith

Make a donation

Doug Olm from Modern Woodmen presentinga check to Keith Philippi

President’sPurr-spective Page 2

Fundraising Page 3

Donations Page 4

MemorialsOrder Form Page 5

Public Outreach Pages6 & 7

Memorials &Honorariums Page 10

Adoptable Critters Page 11

Nonprofit Organization

US Postage Paid

Manitowoc, WI 54220Fricke Printing

Service

“Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no

questions, they pass no criticisms.” ~ George Elliot

L H S IAKESHORE UMANE OCIETY, NC.

1551 N 8 SM WI 54220

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ORTH TH TREETANITOWOC,

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920-684-5401

920-684-5702

[email protected]

www.lakeshorehumane.org

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newsletter?

Each December, March, June & September, theWags & Whiskers is mailed to LHS members. Nowis the perfect time of year to become a member ofLHS and automatically get the newsletter. Get your

form at

or come into LHS andjoin.

www.lakeshorehumane.org/i/d/membership_form.pdf

Mission Statement

The mission of the corporation is to

ensure the humane and

compassionate treatment of all

animals entrusted to its care, reunite

lost animals with their owners,

provide for all adoptable animals to

be placed in responsible, permanent

homes, euthanize animals when

necessary and extend humane

education to the public.

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2013 — 2014Board of Directors

President: Keith PhilippiVice President: Stephanie

Greetan, DVMTreasurer: Mary Jo HabanSecretary: Dawn Burgard

Wags & Whiskers is the officialnewsletter of the Lakeshore

Humane Society, Inc. Anyoneinterested in submitting articles

or information for thispublication may send thespecifics to us via e-mail:

[email protected]

Or via “snail mail” at:Lakeshore Humane Society

Attention: Newsletter1551 North 8th StreetManitowoc, WI 54220

Inclusion in our newsletter doesnot necessarily indicate

endorsement or support by theLakeshore Humane Society.

Some articles may come fromother humane organizations or

individuals thereof. Articles maybe edited due to space

constraints, etc.

Directors

Felicia GauthierJoe Gunzel

Kim Lazansky PhilippiKitty Wendt

Melissa Jacquart

Shelter Staff

Leshia Drewa- ManagerKenneth Beine- Executive Director

Jill FosheeHailey Rogala

Mary Jo BeckerGina Cotter

Nicole DowningTammy Kluba

Joanne KohlbeckRaymond Daron

Ariel DucatHolly Luce

Damien KluczinskeAbigail Lesperance

DoriLee ChaseKarley ClaytonElise Geiger

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President’s Purr-spective by Keith Philippi

Dear Friends of LHS,

Through the help of dedicated staff,volunteers, members and donors, theLakeshore Humane Society has been able toreunite or find forever homes for 1,065animals this year. This organizationmeasures how successful we areaccomplishing our mission based on 3metrics:

• Days in Care (aka Velocity)• Live Release Rate• Reclaim Rate

Increasing the velocity of animals movingthrough the facility decreases stress on theanimals and also decreases operating costs.

Under the leadership of Leshia Drewa, LHSShelter Manager, the organization hasachieved their monthly cat adoption goal of65 in October and November. In these samemonths, 247 animals were reunited,transferred to a rescue group or foundforever homes. LHS Live Release Rateaveraged 85% for all animals. Over 1,300homeless animals have crossed thethreshold of the Lakeshore Humane Societydoors this year where they have a chance offinding their forever family.

I encourage you to visit the shelter or checkus out online at www.lakeshorehumane.orgOnline you can see adoptable animals, findadoption forms, and learn about currentevents & shelter programs, volunteeropportunities, ways to help from home, oreven make a donation. There is also a linkto our popular Facebook page that postsstray animal photos from ManitowocCounty. LHS has an above average reclaimrate; the facebook page has been avaluable asset for reuniting lost pets withtheir owners.

With your support, we can continue to moveforward with our mission to make the worlda better place for the lost, abandoned andorphaned companion animals ofManitowoc County. If you have anyquestions or concerns, I would love to talkwith you. Please call the shelter and leave amessage for me.

Keith Philippi,President, LHS Board of Directors

.

Hi, I'm Leshia Drewa, manager ofLakeshore Humane Society. I also havebeen working for the shelter as a medicalcare specialist since April. I went to GlobeUniversity to obtain my associates inapplied science in Veterinary Technology.I currently live in Appleton with myhusband, Josh and two Siberian huskiesNavi and Tundra. I can be seen at LHStalking to customers, helping animalswith medical needs, & going out in thecommunity doing adoption events.

I want to bring to light one of LHS's hugemilestones from the past couple months;in October we had 92 adoptions and inNovember 94. Although our adoptionrates are higher than they once were; weare still in need of adopters, fosters andsponsors as LHS is brimming withanimals to care for. Every animal deservesto have a family to help open gifts onChristmas morning. LHS currently has 31dogs, 97 adult cats, 83 kittens, 1 rabbitand 1 guinea pig in its care. I look forwardto see the adoption numbers continue tosoar. Lakeshore Humane Society staff isbeing trained in dog behavior &techniques to meet more specific needs ofthe dogs that come into our care. In 2014,a dog park for previous and potentialadopters so they can socialize theircanines will be completed. We also areworking harder than ever to gainrelationships with other rescue groups totransfer animals to different rescues thatmight be better suited to meet their needs.

It has been a great honor working for LHSthus far and I would like to do my part toreach out to the community and geteveryone on board to help save thehomeless pets of Manitowoc County.Besides the previously stated ways to helpLHS; you can support LHS by word ofmouth. Tell all your friends & family aboutyour experiences with LHS.

If you have a specific question, please feelfree to call me at LHS (920)684-5401.

Happy Holidays,Leshia Drewa

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Mollie is a 15 year old German

Sheperd/Hound mix who was

surrendered when her family

had to go to an apartment.

White Knight is an adult

female short hair that was

surrendered after a death in

the family. She is a very sweet

girl who wants to be your only

pet.

Penny is back. She was

adopted out last summer, and

was surrendered to LHS as her

owner fell & broke her hip.

She is still the same loveable

girl as when she left. She just

needs a forever home.

Butters got adopted, and then

returned on 11-25-13 because

her owners could not afford to

take her to the vet. She is a

young domestic medium hair.

Maddie is a 7yr old girl who

was surrendered on 11-20-13

because she didn't get along

with the children in the

house.

Jack is a very smart, sweet

Terrier & Mastiff Mix who

knows all sorts of commands.

He was surrendered when his

owners living arrangements

couldn't include him.

Meet Gibs, an American

Bulldog & Labrador Retriever

Mix who got adopted last

summer, but was found as a

stray in a shelter in Iowa. He's

lost alot of weight, but he is

the same goofy, loveable boy

who carries his jolly-balls

around with him wherever he

goes. He's looking for his

forever home again.

Look into my golden eyes and

fall instantly in love! Meet

Peaches, she’s a super friendly

tortishell who is spayed and

current on shots. Did I

mention she’s gorgeous,

unique, and a total love? Stop

in today to see if she’s your

next true love.

ADOPTABLE CRITTERS


FUNDRAISING

Buy coffee, help LHSanimals...it is that simple!

Please consider purchasing "rescuer o a s t " v i a t h i s w e b s i t e :h t tp : //www.ra i semoney forpe t s .c o m / l a h u s o . h t m l

It makes a great gift for animal loverstoo! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the LakeshoreHumane Society! There are three different types of coffee:Regular Roast ($6), Dark Roast ($7), and Toasted Almond($7). Each 6oz bag comes with our logo on it! Singleserve K-cups also available!

You can clip weight circles

from bags of Purina brand

dog and cat food, then

send them in or drop them

off and we earn Purina

Points.

Stuff-a-Van

SUCCESS!Thank You!

Tax-Free Distributionsfrom Your IRA

In 2013, if your age is over 70.5 years, you areeligible to make tax-free distributions fromIndividual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for acharitable purpose.

Normally the required minimum distributions (RMD)are considered taxable income. Uncle Sam let youput money into your IRA without payingtaxes on it with the understanding you would pay taxwhen you take the money out in retirement. BUT anygift made directly to a charity is exempt from this tax.This offers a wonderful opportunityto give to LHS.

If you would like information about this tax-wisegiving option, contact LHS Executive Director-Kenneth Beine at [email protected] 629-1132

Faithful Friends Pet Cremation ServicesFor those who want the best for their beloved pets

Division of Jens, Reinbold & Pfeffer

Family Funeral Homes and Crematory

1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220

Tel.: (920) 769-0500

Attention All Members!!!It is your right and privilege to work on a committee.

We are always in need of your involvement to serve on the following committees:

• Building & Maintenance • Fundraising • Membership •• Nomination • Newsletter • Finance •

Please e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in serving on a committee.


In memory of Reba,

who came into our lives in

February 2005, and sadly left us

in October 2013.

During that time she gave us

a lot of love, laughs, and smiles.

Forever in our hearts,

Mom & Dad

Kasey, Sandy & Tucker

Jane Jagemann

Ken Jilek

Dean Brennan

Lois Luker

Mozart & Becky Lou

Molly Mott

Bing

Paco

Little Fudge

Thomas Holler

Teegan Schwoerer

Carol Nehring

Gerhard GraumannFaye Holtz

Dick & Diane RohrerLee & Julie O' Leary

George & Marilyn Wanish

Joan Reimer

John & Julie WoodcockBarbara RottanMary BoltuekMary & Robert HartlanderCathy & Peter BeckSarah & John GarrettDouglasAndersonJennifer Presley

Roger & Jan McCambridge

Snoopy & Renee

Mary Larson

Anclan Family

Koenig Family

Holler Family

Susan Marland

Larry Nehring

In Honor ofIn Honor of

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CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS

Adamavich, MarionAllen, SueAmericollectAnderson, LoganAnonymousAurora Healthcare PartnershipCampaign

Baars, NancyBackhaus, JoeBarns, DougBaron, RebeccaBeauchame, AnneBebe, Karen & JimBehnke, AmandaBehnke, David & MichelleBerg, ToddBergquist, Dave & LoisBirchbach, MichelleBlashka, Paul & LouiseBohm, BettyBrickner AutoBrickner's Parkside AutoBries, SterinaBrilliant, DeniseBruchert, AnneBrusky, AmandaBudnik, JoaneBulson, CathyBurgard, DawnBurke, LaurieCaldwell, DesiraeCallsen, Mackenzi & DelanieCarlson, CindeeCaseyChristensen, KeithChupita, Leonard & LoisClark, SteveColegrove, JaneCooper, ColleenCorbell, LeeCristel, MarilynDavies, NancyDavis, KenDebruyn, Donald & BrendaDecker, EmilyDecker, BarbaraDeering, DorothyDenk, MarionDiedrich, Robert & ValDokey, JudyDominion EnergyDonahue, DeniseDowdy, HeidiDowdy, CurtDrossant, MichaelDrumm, LillyDuvalle, DonnaEngle, JeanErnst, NancyFabian, KarenFischer-Meier, MaryFricke, TamiGallagher, DonGarzone, PamGates, TamaraGau, Jane

Gee, TanyaGehler, Jeff & MaryGigure, KarinGKN Sinter Metals Hearts of GoldGordon, LizGraumann, GerhardGreen, JamesGroelle, HaleyGunderson, TravisHagedorn, JudyHalvorsen, JoanHanshew, MarileeHartlaub, GeriHastreiter, CarolHauck, JanetHayes, TerryHazelwood, CarlaHill FamilyHoffman, KellyHolschbach, JulieHolschbach, CindiHoltz, FayeHorkman, JudyHrnciar, MargieHudson, ChrisJackson ElementaryTiger Troop 3932Jacquart, MelissaJanda, AmiJarvis, ShirleyJimenez, Jim & BonnieJuza, Wade & MicheleKammerzelt, HaleyKanneman, LoisKarbon, AllenKautzer, Todd & NormKieffer, MeganKintgen, DawnKleckner, KathiKnudsen, DebraKnutson, AnnaKober, JeanKoenig, RobertKohl, DavidKohls, Gary & JoanKohls, DavidKreie, KristyKrejcarek, TheresaKruse, GlennKwik Trip - La CrosseLafond, ErinLarsonEricLeClair, ZaidaLeiker, KeanLenk, JimLeonhard, ShannonLetralag ToolingLindquist, PaulaLinn, AnnLuckow, Ann & BradLukas, MarkLuloff, Lyndsie & MaddieLyon, MelissaMaliborski, Betsy & SteveMathies, Richard & CarolynMatte, Gene & Dawn

Matte, PatMeagher, Connie & JohnMerleMiller, Stephen & JanetteMiller, RosieMiller, GregMiller, StephenMills, ErinMoench, JanetMontes, ReneeMueller, SandyNaegele, AshleyNess, KarlaNetwoork for GoodNeuser, CoryNick & Harry ZNickels, PatNikolai, Steve & SusanNoll, RobertO'Hearn, AndreaOlm, Doug & BevOunkaeo, ScottPatton, Roger & LynnPelnar, DeannPence, BradyPfefferkorn, SaraPhilippi, Keith & KimPintok, Ed & VioletPitroski, SuePleasant, MargePogatchnik, Linda & RonPonce, WandaPopp, RobertPopps University Gas StationPrice, KelleyPupeter, MarkPurcell, MaryQuirck, BrennonRadue, JasonRecore, AmyReed, Andrew & KimReif, LaurieRepenn, JoyceRetzingerRiver Wood Maritime Credit UnionRoberts, JaneRoemer, DebraRogala, BrittaRosinski, Mike & MargeRosinski, LisaRusch, LouieSalapa, DoloresSargent, KimSaucy's Third Shift EmployeesSchaus, MarjorieSchiesl, LindaSchleis, PeterSchmidt, BevSchramm, PeterSchroeder, KaySchroeder, RobinSchroeter, JennySchuler, SteveSchultz, BrendaSchultz, HeidiSchultz, Ric

Schultz, MarleneSchwarzenbart, SusanSeidler, JimSelk, Nick & AlisonSemmes, SallyShavlik, LoriShort, MayraSievert, SharieSitkawitz, DawnSlaby, AlSleep, JaneSosnosky, JohnStanton, SandySteels FamilySteff, Mark & CarolStradal, AnnStrawn, George & CandiceStroof, MarlinSue & RossTaddy, Anthony & JoanTector, KathrynTess, John & MarieThao, SeeTindell, ConnieTonk, WayneTonkin, EileenTonkin, BonnieTracey, SueTroupe, JoanneTuschl, CharlesUlco, Bill & KathyUrban, KristinVan, JudithVanderlinden, ValVangerud, KarenVergenz, EmilyVijayakumar, LisaVinuch, JudyWaak, GregWadzinski, ShannonWaldo, AliceWallach, TeresaWallander, PattyWanserki, JessicaWartick, CarlWeber, AllisonWehunt, CarolWeier, SteveWetak, WendyWichlacz, RuthWilhelm, SandiWillman, PatWilson, JoeWimmer, AnnetteWoitkovich, LoriWright, Wilbur & ElenorWunsch, JodieZeman, FranklinZipperer, Jo EllenZunker Family

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Every effort is made to keep an accurate log of ourmemorial, in-kind and cash donations. Many timesthe handwriting or printing is hard for us to decipher.Typos or misspellings are completely unintentional.


A precious conversationduring the Stuff-A-Van event...

from the mouths of babes.It bears repeating.

On Friday, November15th, Leshia Drewa andSarah Franklin loaded up24 cats to participate in thePetSmart Adoption Eventweekend in Sheboygan.From 10-5 that Friday theyspent the day at the storetalking to people andpromoting the shelter. OnSaturday, Leshia spentELEVEN hours at PetSmart,tirelessly working to getTWELVE cats adopted.That is almost one cat perhour that got a new home!Thank you Leshia Drewaf o r b e i n g s u c h adedicated, animal loving,

get-these-animals-homes kind of person and workingthrough near exhaustion for 14 hours on Saturday so thatthese cats could have their happily ever after!

Thank you to Lindsey and Aaron Hanson for theircontributions to the Thanksgiving for the animalsevent! Lindsey did a food drive at her place ofemployment, and her family contributed too! Theydropped off all the donations....over 400 pounds of drydog food and over 50 canned food items, treats, toys,and brushes! Thank you Lindsey and Aaron for yoursupport in our mission!

Roko Sockum left to go homewith a police-in-training family.


MEMORIALS

Wall of LoveA ceramic tile with imprint will be placed on thereception area walls as remembrance oracknowledgement

Picture or words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 ______

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Lifetime Kennel Sponsorships

Memory Lane Dog Park

Sponsorships

Spay Neuter Low Income Fund*Lifetime Bronze Plaque will be displayed on one of thefront dog kennels

Dog Kennel Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2500

We have beautiful paths for our dog walkers to enjoy!

Tree Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500

Bench Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000

Sponsors the animal until it is placed in a home

Cat/Kitten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47.50

Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67.50

Small Dog/Puppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

Would you like to help stop the animal populationexplosion? Donate to reduce the overpopulation!

Dog Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Cat Spay/Neuter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

THANK YOUto all of our volunteers and supporters

that made our participation in this year'sManitowoc Holiday parade possible!


Wall of LoveExpress your appreciation or love

for your family pet through an

imprinted ceramic tile

Dear Friends of LHS,

Why we love and the way we express our love

is very personal and sometimes difficult to

identify. The Wall of Love makes it easy to

show or celebrate an important milestone,

accomplishment, birth, friendship, a lifesaving

event or remembrance. An imprinted ceramic

tile is a wonderful and easy way to share your

gratitude and appreciation for your

companion.

The Wall of Love is located in the lobby of

the shelter. Limited space is available. Tiles

are $150. If you're interested in a tile, contact

the Lakeshore Humane Society via email:

or call

920-684-5401

[email protected]

Aaron & Abe2 Years... Celebrating LifeAaron & Abe2 Years... Celebrating Life

God Made A Dog

And On the ninth day God looked down on his wideeyed children and said“they need a companion”. So Godmade a dog.

God said: “I need somebody willing to wake up - givekisses, pee on a tree, sleep all day, wake up again givemore kisses. Then stay up until midnight basking in theglow of the television set.”So God made a dog.

God said: “I need somebody willing to sit, then stay, thenroll over, then with no ego or complaint dress in hatsthey don't need and costumes they don't understand. Ineed somebody who can break wind without a first careor a second thought.

Who can chase tails, sniff crotches, fetch sticks and liftspirits with a lick. Somebody who no matter what youdidn't do or couldn't take or didn't win or couldn't makewill love you without judgement just the same.”So God made a dog.

God said: “I need somebody strong enough to pull sledsand find bombs, yet gentle enough to love babies andlead the blind. Somebody who will spend all day on acouch with a resting head and supportive eyes to lift thespirits of a broken heart.”So God made a dog.

It had to be somebody who'd remain patient and loyaleven through loneliness. Somebody to care and cuddlesnuggle and nuzzle and cheer and charm and snore andslobber and eat the trash and chase the squirrels.

Somebody who would bring a family together with theselflessness of an open heart. Somebody who wouldbark and then pant and then reply with rapid wag of tailwhen their best friend says -- let's go for a ride in the car.So God made a dog.

Jill Hennessey with Maple

Mapleis availablefor adoptionat LHS!

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October was Pit bull awareness month. On October 26th theLakeshore Humane Society held an educational event: a"Pittie Party" to celebrate the bully breed. This event aimed toeducate and foster positive communications with Pit bulls. Itwas a day to change perceptions and shatter stereotypes.

Guests joined us at the shelter from 11am-1pm forinformation on Pit bulls, to meet all of our wonderful Pittiesthat were available for adoption, had some cookies donatedby Hartman's Bakery, and had their photo taken with some ofour wonderful shelter dogs. Past adopters of Pitbulls attendedalso and brought their pitties along for a visit! We lovedseeing old faces and hearing the success stories of Pit bulls intheir forever homes. We also made some new friends thatday! Gemma, a therapy dog from Neenah made the drive tovisit us and see what we were all about!

There are currently around 25 adoptable Pit bull breeds atthe Lakeshore Humane Society. This event was free to thepublic, but as always, donations were greatly appreciated!We received around $100 worth of cash and in-kinddonations during the event.

The Point Beach Nuclear Plant and Energy Center supporting the

Lakeshore Humane Society. Visit the Point Beach Energy Center

Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 755-6400 to schedule a

program for your group.

Thrivent Community-West Shore volunteers were outside of Festival Foods Manitowoc

to receive donations. Donations matched by Thrivent Community-West Shore $1500.

Thrivent Community-West Shore volunteers were outside of Festival Foods Manitowoc

to receive donations. Donations matched by Thrivent Community-West Shore $1500.


In 2013, you helped LHS raise $1336.

LHS still needs your help…please bringyour empty bagged aluminum cans to theshelter.

Our goal for 2013 is $2000.

Thank you

In August, the Lakeshore Humane Society held an event for all junior artists (children 12 and under) to enter a drawingcompetition to raise awareness of shelter animals. The drawings were asked to be of a picture of one of our shelteranimals (dog, cat, or other furry friend).

All entries received were displayed at the shelter for public viewing and were made into an album for Facebook.Shelter staff and volunteers voted for three winners.

Three winners from different age categories received a prize back to schoolpackage and have their photographs published in the newsletter!

Winners were:

Madelyn Koenig age 12for her entry of Kiwi

Vienna Gosz age 5for her entry of Ava

Micaela Huesemann age 8for her entry of Ivan

You stopped, let me out, and drove away.I ran after you, but you didn’t stop.

I waitedand waitedand waited.

You didn’t come back to the cemetery.I kept coming back, you didn’t.

I’m cold, sick, and starving.

I cry at night.I’m so scared.

I’m very weak, not much hope anymore.I’m at the shelter now.

People love me, kiss me, feed me.Too late, my heart is broken, very sick.

I’m dying.I love you and forgive you.

Goodbye.Everything is getting dark now.

BRUTUS

By Michael Lorrigan

Submitted October 24, 2013

PUBLIC OUTREACH

On the fence about fostering?

I would rather cry watching them leave our

home to live a life of happiness and joy in a

loving home than cry because no one

stepped up to help them and they died

alone, frightened and sad in the shelter.

Fostering saves lives. Try it!

Wags ‘n Whiskers€¦ · 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Holidays Closed Tuesday & Thursday December 2013 Every day at Lakeshore Humane

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