A nonprofit Humane Society serving Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County since 1913.

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2013 Fur Ball pg. 9

Making Happily Ever Afters Since 1913

A Small DogWith a Big HeartAugust 2011 was a devastating timefor Ron Lehmann and his family. His wife of 44 years, Rosie, wasdiagnosed with terminal cancer. Two days later, their beloved 18-year-old Lhaso-Apso/Toy Poodle mix,Maggie, passed away. The Lehmannswere devastated. They talked abouthey talkedgetting another dog, but becausedog, but becauof Rosie’s health, and Ron’s requiredth, and Ron’s requtravel schedultravel schedule, they decided

t.against it.

onOver the winter, Rosie’s conditioshe wasworsened. In February 2012, sh

hospitalized.

Bella, a small,Around the same time, Besix-year-old dog, was surrenderedsix-year-old dog, was suto the APL when her owner’s healththe APL when her otook a bad turn, and her family wa bad turn, and her family wasunable to care for her. o care for

In early March, one of Rosone of Rosie andRon’s daughters-in-law waas atthe APL with her sister, whho wasinterested in adopting a dogog. Thefirst dog that they saw was BeBella. Awhite Lhaso-Apso mix, Bella lookokedjust like Maggie, except that Bellawas white instead of black. Ron’sdaughter-in-law took a picture of

Bella with her cellphone and sent itto Rosie’s iPad atthe hospital. Rosieimmediately calledRon and said, “Iwant that dog!” “I thought that weI thought that wetalked about thistalked about this,”

RRon replied. Rosiettold him, “I’ll begogone and you’ll belonely so we shouldnely so we shouldget that dog.” Ronhat dog.” Roand Rosie adoptedsie adoptBella on March 6,Marc2012.

From the moment that Bellat at Bellabecame part of the Lehmannpart of the Lehmhousehold, she was Rosie’s constanthousehold, she was Rosie’sompanion, cuddling with her, andcompanion, cuddling with h

eping next to Rosie in bed.sleeping next to Rosie in be

with BellaRosie died 10 days later, wibreathed heron her lap. After Rosie br

orts, Bella sat uplast breath, Ron reportn the lips.and kissed her on th

ter, Bella now focuses herA year later, gy on tending to Ron. She isenergy o

eager to accompany him wherevereager

and whenever she can. When Ronpicks up his car keys, Bella grabs astuffed animal to signal that she’sready for the trip. When she can’tgo along, Bella waits at home togreet Ron happily upon his return. “She is,” says Ron, “the light of mylife these days.”

Ron is thankful to Bella’s firstfamily, who brought her to theAPL for adoption. “I often think

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about Bella’s former owner … I would somehow like to let Bella’s ‘other family’ know that she is doing fine and what a blessing she has been to this family.” Ron’s daughter echoes his sentiment. “What a blessing Bella was and is to

both of my parents during this difficult time! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to care for Bella and make her a part of our family!”

Right: Ron Lehmann with Bella.

Roo’s NewsLetter from the CEO

Sharon Harvey and Roorvey and Ro

This is the rest of the story of Dewey,previously known as Nashville. You mayrecall that we first introduced him to youin our May 2012 issue of Pet Patter.

Nashville originally came to us throughour humane investigations department inearly 2009. He was one of more than 50dogs, mostly Chihuahuas, rescued froma horrible hoarding situation. At thattime, we estimated him to be eight yearsold. Since Nashville’s claim to fame wasfathering many, if not all, of the littersborn, we nicknamed the adorable, littleguy Big Daddy!

After receiving some much neededmedical care through our Second ChanceProgram, Nashville was adopted by awonderful woman in her 80s who wantedwonderful woman in her 80s who wanted

g. Sadly, when she had to go a lap dog Sadly, winto a nursing home three years later,into a n ng hoursinhe was returned to the APL. Now at was rreturne11 years old, Nashville faced a more years ld Nchallenging path to adoption. After waiting a month, a woman named Mary, who had come in to meet another dog, spotted Nashville behind our adoptiondesk where he was enjoying some laptime with our staff members. She askedto hold him and that was it – she had found her dog and boy oh boy, had he found his person.

As luck would have it, I happened to beout at the adoption desk while all of this was happening. An image that I will always treasure is that of Mary lovinglynuzzling her new, little buddy and whispering to him that she couldn’t waitto crochet him little outfits. My heart just melted.

Dewey became Mary’s constant companion, spending his days charming the residents at the assisted living facility where she worked. He also came back to the APL for visits with his friends here. During one such visit, Dewey appeared sporting a newly crocheted Angry Birds hat. And, my heart just melted – again.

Today, we received sad news from Mary.She lost Dewey to heart failure. They had only been together for just over a

year – certainly not nearly long enoughby anyone’s standards. Now, a heart thatonce melted for this wonderful pair feelsquite heavy. How could it not?

But then I think about the incredible lifethey shared during the time they hadtogether – a life filled with so much loveand joy. He was Mary’s soulmate and shewas his world. That’s what this “thing”we do is all about. It’s not always easy,but it’s always meaningful.

Thousands of animals come through ouradoption center every year and they eachhave a story. For so many, their “happilyever after” begins when they arrive atthe APL, just like it did for Dewey. Thebeginning of his story wasn’t very nice,but the rest of his story, his happily everafter, was everything an animaldeserves – and more.

The Cleveland APL has been creatinghappily ever afters since 1913 – that’s 100years! Not one of them would have beenpossible without the wonderful peoplewho are willing to open their hearts andhomes to animals who are waiting to livethe rest of their happily ever after story.This is a heartfelt tribute to every singleone of you – and, of course, to Mary andDewey.

A Small Dogcontinued from page 1

A Charming Prince of a Pooch

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To Make a Donationto the APL:Visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org or mail your check to the Cleveland Animal Protective League, Attention Development Office, 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

Volunteer at the APLShare your love of animals and become a Cleveland Animal Protective League volunteer. Check our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org for dates of upcoming volunteer orientation sessions.

A Special Cat Completes A FamilyViolet was six years old when she came to the APL in March 2012. Violet’s owner had passed away, and the family was unable to keep her. Violet’s family told the intake staff person that the pretty little tabby was blind.

As part of the intake process, Violet was examined by the APL’s veterinarian, Dr. Allison Lash. Dr. Lash discovered that Violet had corneal adhesions, membranes that were adhered to the surface of her eyes. This condition may have been the result of an infection or simply a condition Violet had at birth. Dr. Lash determined that Violet was not blind, but did have very limited vision.

Dr. Lash performed a procedure on Violet to remove some of the tissue from the surface of her eyes, and prescribed eye drops to help her corneas heal. Violet then went to a foster home for a little extra love while she was on the mend.

By early May 2012, Violet was back at the APL, ready to find her forever home.

Katie Karric had been thinking for a while about getting a third cat. She browsed through the APL website periodically, but hadn’t found the cat for her. Then, in late June 2012, the APL was having a special cat adoption event. Katie went to the APL to see if “her” cat might be there. As it got close to closing time, Katie asked the staff, “Who needs to go home today?” The staff and volunteers in the cat adoption room immediately nominated Violet. Katie adopted her that day.

Violet was very lucky – she went home with Katie, an experienced and loving “cat mom.” Katie knew to introduce Violet to her feline siblings slowly, especially since her new brother Harry could be a little overwhelming, and her sister Emily was a spunky girl. While Katie managed the introduction carefully, Violet was curious about her surroundings and her siblings, and eager to explore her new home. The three cats turned out to be a perfect fit. Katie suspects that they even work together now, sending sweet little Violet in to wake Katie in her tiny cat voice to get the three of them breakfast!

While Violet does appear to experience some limitations because of her sight, they are minimal (she doesn’t like to jump from high place to high place) and manageable. Katie keeps Violet’s special qualities in mind, making sure that Violet’s toys make noise so she can find them as she chases them down the long hallway in Katie’s home.

“She’s such a joy,” Katie reports, “sweet, curious, playful, and a wonderful addition to our furry family.”

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As the Cleveland AnimalProtective League celebrates ourcentennial this year, we have anopportunity to look back on ourlong, rich history of serving theanimals of the Greater Clevelandarea. We have found that manyof the issues that our visionaryfounders dealt with in the earlyyears of the APL are issues wecontinue to deal with now.

In the 1930s, APL co-founderStella Hatch wrote a brief historyof the organization to which shewas so committed. She spokeof the APL investigating crueltyin poultry markets and stockyards. Also noted were cases of crueltyagainst dogs, cats and horses.She called the services renderedby what is now our HumaneInvestigations Department “useful,necessary service rendered tothe community…to the helpless,defenseless animals” committed toour care.

Our Humane Investigations Officersno longer use horse and buggyto investigate calls of suspectedabuse and neglect and we don’tabuse and neglect and we don t have stockyards in our jurisdiction,but their service continues to bea critically useful and necessary component of our mission offostering compassion and ending animal sufferingg. . A AAninimamall ababususe e isis

a crime, and we spend significanttime working with our specialprosecutor to bring those whoabuse animals to justice. Manypeople are not aware that thelife-saving work carried out byour three Humane InvestigationsOfficers is made possible solelythrough your donations.

Like Stella Hatch, so many yearsago, we envision a time when allcompanion animals are treasuredmembers of families and this partof what we do will become less

B t til th t tinecessary. But, until that time comes, we will be here to speak forthe voiceless.

“Cats on Tour” is the APL’s fun, traveling, feline adoption campaign. Beginning in early spring, Rover, our mobile adoption unit, hits the road filled with fabulous adoptable felines and makes tour stops in convenient locations all around the area.

Upcoming tour stops include: Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo on June 8, the Parma Heights Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library on June 29, North Royalton Pet Carnival on August 4, and Gale’s Garden Center Fall Festival on September 28.

Adoption fees for cats adopted during a “Cats on Tour” event are reduced to $25 for adult cats and $50 for kittens under five months. Every cat has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV, spayed/neutered, treated for fleas, de-wormed, and vaccinated.

Visit www.ClevelandAPL.org for tour dates and additional tour stops. As the message printed on Rover exclaims, “You Stay! We’ll Roll Over!”

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Our CentennialMaking Happily Ever Afters Since 1913Where We Were Then And Where We Are Now

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Community News

Late one evening, two men walked up the ramp to the APL’s intake department carrying a blanket. Inside the blanket was Corona, a beautiful brown-and-white Hound mix. One of the men was Corona’s owner. She had come home bleeding, he said, and he believed she had been hit by a car. Unwrapping the blanket, the staff members could see the exposed bone in Corona’s right leg. Despite the seriousness of her injuries, Corona’s tail was wagging, and she was kissing them as they examined her!

Corona’s owner knew that she was facing extensive medical treatment, which he could not afford. With regret, he surrendered her to the APL, so that Corona could receive the care she so desperately needed. Thanks to the generous support of donors, the APL’s Second Chance Program provides veterinary care to animals like Corona, who come to the APL with illnesses and injuries that require care but can be treated, giving them a chance to heal and to live a long, healthy life.

That night, Corona was given pain medication and antibiotics, to ensure that she would rest until morning. The next day, veterinary staff examined Corona, and

confirmed that she likely had been hit by a car. The right side of her abdomen was bruised, and her right rear leg and foot had suffered serious damage. A few days later, when it was apparent that the leg and foot were not healing, her leg was amputated.

The amputation did little to slow Corona down. Within a few days, she had mastered her balance, and was going out for walks with little restriction. She was placed briefly in foster care, for a little extra love and attention, until she was ready for her new home. Then, less than a month after her devastating accident, Corona was ready to find her forever home!

On her very first day on the adoption floor, Corona met her new “mom” and “dad,” Stacy and James Sparkman. James and Stacy had toured the adoption floor, looking at the available dogs. Then James saw Corona. He was taken in, he says, by her sad eyes. He didn’t notice her missing leg right away, just her pretty face and forlorn expression. The Sparkmans met with Corona and adopted her that day.

Corona’s life has changed dramatically since that awful

November night when she arrived at the APL. She now takes long walks with James, and sometimes runs with him in the woods near their home, sniffing for rabbits and deer. She is, James says, “like any other dog – chasing things, chewing shoes, getting into trouble.” Her sweet nature often helps her out at those times. And, when necessary, she does have a special way of getting out of trouble–she rolls over on her back, offering her belly up for a pet. That usually does the trick! Corona even has been given a middle name, Lime. Corona Lime Sparkman, James says, “is a gem.” And a deserving dog, who got her second chance.

Corona Gets a Second Chance

Enter the 2014 Pet Calendar ContestIs Your Adorable Furry Friend Star Material?Then don’t miss the chance to feature them in the 2014 Cleveland APL pet calendar honoring our area’s much-beloved pets. To enter the contest and get all instructions, visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call 216-377-1628 for more information.

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The inaugural Dog Gone EasterEgg Hunt, which took place on asnowy Saturday morning in Marchat SouthPark Mall, was just theticket to get dogs and their ownersout and walking despite the coldCleveland winter. More than 450dogs and 650 people came outfrom 7:30am-9:30am on March 2and walked SouthPark Mall. Thepups had their pictures taken withthe Easter Bunny and were on thelookout for plastic Easter eggsfilled with dog biscuits.

A suggested donation to the APLwas the admission to this fun-filled event hosted by Q104’s Fee’sKompany, and we raised $3,510. Walkers had a chance to sign up tobe a Q Cash Captain, Kid or Schooland help the APL by raising fundsfor the 8th annual Pledge for PetsRadiothon, which will be broadcastlive on Q104 from the APL on May10 and 11.

We are so grateful to our friendsat Q104 for organizing this event,to SouthPark Mall for hosting us,to The PUP Program at North EastOhio Regional Sewer District for

sponsoring this fun event, andto Prelude Photography for thewonderful pictures with the EasterBunny.

Community News

J.P. Farley Corporation For raising money for the APL by asking their 36 employees to donate $5 when they wore denim on Fridays during the company’s fund drive initiative.

Levin FurnitureFor donating the entry fees from its Facebook fan page contest to the Cleveland APL. The pet photo contest winner will be featured in Levin’s print ads in Ohio.

NARI Greater ClevelandFor auctioning off four custom-made doghouses at the 32nd Annual NARI RemodelOhio Show at the I-X Center and donating the proceeds to the Cleveland APL.

Thanks to the generosity and efforts of everyone involved in these events, more than $3,450 was raised to help the Cleveland APL and our animals.

We also appreciate all of the

in-kind donations we have received from our friends and supporters.

A special thanks to Sherwin-Williams’ animal loving employees, including those in the Cleveland Breen Technology Center, Warrensville Technology Center and Headquarters (Downtown Cleveland). During the month of February, they teamed up and had a monsterous donation drive for the Cleveland APL.

Thank You So Much!

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Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt Brings Out Pooches and Their People

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The second annual Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon aired on Friday, March 8, on WKYC Channel 3. This wonderful event was hosted by Channel 3 personalities Joe Cronauer and Michael Cardamone. Between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., viewers saw vignettes that showcased the diverse and meaningful work the APL does to rescue, heal, nurture, adopt and advocate for animals in need.

The event brought together the community and inspired viewers to help the thousands of animals who will come through the Cleveland APL’s doors this year.

We are happy to report that more than $41,208 was raised to support the important work we do here at the Cleveland APL. A total of 145 people donated their time as volunteers, including 100 phone bank workers who recorded pledges from viewers.

In addition, a special Channel 3 adoption promotion for cats–$3 fee for adult cats and $33 for kittens–resulted in 41 animals finding new homes that day!

We are so grateful to Channel 3, Joe Cronauer and Michael Cardamone and the sponsors who made this event possible.

A special thank you to Presenting Sponsor Stautzenberger College and to Melt Bar & Grilled for allowing patrons to make donations to the APL and for donating $1 from the sale of their Reuben sandwich over a weekend in March.

For dates and times, visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org.

The Cleveland APL’s animals are fed Hill’s® Science Diet® pet food.

Adoption Hours: Monday through Friday11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.

Animal Surrender Hours (Intake): Monday through Friday10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday Closed

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Puppypalooza is back! Join us on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 7:05 p.m. when the Indians will take on the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. You can enjoy the game with your dog and even participate in a pre-game parade around the warning track on the field! There will be lots of fun activities for you

and your pooch, so please go to www.indians.com/puppypalooza or call 216-420-HITS for updates and ticket information. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Cleveland APL.

Don’t fret … if you can’t make the June game, you’ll have another

chance! Puppypalooza will be back on Monday, September 9, 2013, so please save that date, too!

Making a Difference

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Thank YouLake Erie Monsters...

Summer Fun!Save the Dates and Bring Your Dog to a Tribe Game!

Many generous individuals choose to donate to theCleveland APL in lieu of giving gifts for birthdays,weddings, anniversaries, Bat Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs, etc. Their thoughtfulness is a wonderful tribute to their lovefor animals. Call 216-344-1353 if you would like to learnmore about how your celebration can help the APL’shomeless animals.

In addition, many individuals choose to give througha workplace giving program. The Cleveland AnimalProtective League is a member of Greater ClevelandCommunity Shares. Community Shares supportsCoColocal nonprofit organizations working for long-term,lolooo

sustainable solutions to build a stronger Cleveland. Learn more about Community Shares atwww.communityshares.org and please considersupporting the APL through workplace giving.

Federal employees also have the opportunity to giveto the APL through the Combined Federal Campaign(CFC). The mission of the CFC is to promote and supportphilanthropy through a program that is employeefocused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing allfederal employees the opportunity to improve thequality of life for all. The Cleveland APL CombinedFederal Campaign Number is 29857.

Other Ways to Give

…for welcoming dogs and their owners to the 5th annual Pucks & Paws event at Quicken Loans Arena. The APL was the beneficiary of the dog tickets sold for the Monsters hockey game on Sunday, March 3. And equally as exciting, our adoptable dogs taken to the event both found their forever home!

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This year’s gala will be even morespecial because on February 7, 2013,the Cleveland APL turned 100 yearsold. As we look back on our long,rich history of serving the animalsof the Greater Cleveland area, weknow we have so many things tocelebrate—especially the thousandsof happy endings we have madepossible for animals and their lovingfamilies!

Join us for this sensationally casualy c

event that will be held Saturday,November 2, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. atthe InterContinental Hotel Cleveland.Enjoy wonderful food stations,fabulous live and silent auction itemsand a surprise guest appearancefrom a VIP (Very Important Pooch).

Proceeds from this event benefitthe Cleveland APL’s Second ChanceProgram. Visit our website atwww.ClevelandAPL.org to learnmore about the Second Chanceeco

Program and the event, includingcorporate sponsorship opportunities,providing silent or live auction items,or purchasing tickets.

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A Birthday Celebration Benefiting the APLWith her birthday coming up, animalcoming up, animallover Sydney Brown decided she n decidwanted to help animals in need. mals in need. She asked all her friends to bringfriends to briitems from the APL’s Wish List to herL’s Wish List to herbirthday party rather than presents ther than presents for her. That thoughtful requestoughtful requestled to a shopping cart full of items, cart full ofincluding lots of cat and dog toys at and dog toys and treats for our aanimals. On the day of Sydney’s party, her proudty, her proumom and dad brought Sydney and ght Sydney and her friends to the APL so thAPL so they could

deliver their gifts in person and deliver their giftssee the animals who wouldsee the animals wbenefit from their kindness. benefit from their Sydney’s commitment to the ey’s commitmAPL continues. She just turnedontinues. Shnine, which is the age you mustnine, which is the abe to volunteer as a Pet Partner o volunteer as at the APL. This past January t the APL. This pashe attended the APL Volunteer she attended the AOrientation, and can nowOrientation, and canvolunteer with her parents asunteer with her pPetPet Partners.

Save the Date and Celebrate 100 Years with Cleveland APL!

Photos by: Norman Freeman, Kristin Gall, NDan Sandy and Denise Webby a

The Cleveland Animal Protective League Presents

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The following tribute gifts werereceived between January 2013and February 2013.

A gift of $50 or more is recognizedin Pet Patter.

Tribute donations are a very specialway to remember and honor loved ones and pets. Notification will be sent to whomever you ask us tonotify.

In Memory ofIndividual:Nellie Allen Vita-Mix CorporationCynthia M. Barron Sandy, Jared, Kim, Becky, Kaleigh, Emily andDick Pompay, Barry Rumble andChristina SmithPamela Bukovecky Charles and Nan BrownLucille Chimples Kathleen ThomasJoseph Cindric Virtual Hold TechnologyJoseph A. Duale Ann and David Brennan, Gordon Brunner Family,Donald DePompei, StandardContracting & Engineering, Inc.Christine Eder Fred EderJulie Fisher Barbara Harte, GlaxoSmithKline FoundationHenry Gajdowski Anne andJohn Hodgkiss, American PunchCompanyMark Gelofsack Theresa Sims and Elaine SamasMargaret C. Henning TomHinsonJohn W. Henry Bob and CarolynRose

Tom Kiczek Tom Kiczek Charitable FundAlvin M. Klein Marc and DonnaPennerElaine Kofsky Dan and Anne Mulcahy, The Scarponi FamilyNatalie “Nettie” Kozub Dennis and Margaret Blakemore, Johnand Irene Burg, Clint and JulieCosta, Kathleen Dowd, James and Cindy Kelley, Friends and

Family of Natalie “Nettie” KozubFamily of Natalie Nettie Kozub,Robert and Wendy Kozub, PaulineKurtz, Sylvia Pasz, Lawrence andCharlotte Schmitz, Kathleen Suly,Gene and Cheryl Vagi, Century 21 DePiero & Associates, Inc.Daisy Leonard Michelle andJeffrie LeonardElva June Ludwig Kate HueyDuane Ludwig Kate HueyBetty Ruth Markworth Lenora SienkiewiczRobert J. Matthews UnitedChurch Of Christ

Therese McCafferty TimothyGuerraMary Mirantz Joe and Rose Coniglio, Roman and TheresaLiscynesky, Todd and ReneeNorwoodHelen Opalecky Lew and Linda MontgomeryLaurie Patterson Linda ZumackLloyd “Skip” Perkins Jeanene C. PerkinsThomas Piechota Jeanette Piechota and the Fulmer FamilyChristine Polak Dave and CarrollPolakCleofrances “Cleo” RoysterKaren and Rob NathanWilliam Rusnak The MartindaleElectric CompanyIrene Spirko Judy SpirkoWilliam Toy Cleveland Toy’sFriends and Co-WorkersMarilyn Vinick Bobi LeeGallagherPatricia Rose Wick Mike WickHugh Riley Wilson Annette andAl Pennisi, Don and JoAnn Vicarel,Anne WilsonCarolyn P. Winter Peg AndersonValerie Yehl Barbara Pistillo andMarty MillerJudith Yokaitis-Skutnik John S.SkutnikValerie Ann Zupanic YehlGerald Luksich

In Honor ofIndividual:Sherie and Victor Baskin forthe love of their dog LindaGoldstein and Gary WolfBella’s Birthday Paula Hendryx

Eduardo and Lina Bigornia’sEduardo and Lina Bigornia s50th Wedding AnniversaryJoyce HardawayPatti Covert Valerie CovertRupert Dixon’s 3rd BirthdaySue Dixon and Family and FriendsDeborah Edwards MargaretRansohoffGale’s Garden Center AquaproProfessional Power Washing Inc.Lisa Hofmann and JohnHanigosky’s Wedding Keith HofmannLawson Family Rosemary Schneider and Judy FlanaganRachel McBride Amanda Eckerle, Colleen Hyland, Jennifer Chalk andRachel PetersonOur love for all dogs Stanley and Lori PuchalskiGayle Prebis’s 50th BirthdayMichelle PodporaShayna Sharpe Allen R. HartSuz and Alissa for Valentine’sDay Papa Barry and JimLillian Voik for Christmas Billand Pam Summers Family, Terryand Patrice WysePatricia Weiker’s Birthday Kathy Enouen and Pat Zimmerman

In Memory ofAnimal:Arlo, Garrett and AnnieJacqueline LasikBuddy John B. Gest, Jr.Cali Vivian SoltesCasey, my “bestest boy,”who taught me about secondchances Judith HunterCasper Lara TalevskiCinnamon APL Administrative Staff

Cody Demsey Gural Family Charitable FundErnie Joan WojcickiGoldie Susan MerklerGrace Hazen-Howard Susan Dean and Diane MilletGrady and Dudley Neary Martin and Toni NearyHenry Toni Rozsahegyi andRicardo ReinosoKalie-Bubba Ruthie Boris and David Kirbish

KingsleyKingsley Linda Goldstein and Linda Goldstein andGary WolfLibby Sue Mruk GauntnerLizzie, our beloved SchnauzerMary Ann and Chris Deibel

Lucy Sue Mruk GauntnerMac Nancy KunesMadison “Maddie” Brown TheHaynes FamilyMaggie Bob and Cindy HazeltonMaizie Barbara and Alexandra AmenMick Harley, Jax, Sundae andSmokeyMildred Laura MartinOllie Richard and Cheryl SunyakPepper, Beau, Cero and Barley Michelle WalkerPhoebe Lillian VoikPickles Ralph and Mary PiunnoSandy, Topper, Sadie, Sasha & Maggie Don and Gayle PrebisSophia Mosher Louise MosherSugaree James and Julie DrobnickTaffy Gavin and Elizabeth RamseyToby Easley Denise, Danielle and RochelleTrooper Jared MagyarWhitney Rosemary Schneider andJudy Flanagan

In Honor of Animal:Cleetis and Jake Cyndi FazioEzekiel (Zeke) Catherine VeresGabriel (Gabby) Rose’s 7thBirthday Sandra KocsisJessie Judith WisemanPucci Gavin and Elizabeth RamseySpike Anonymous

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( ) Yes, I would like to honor my beloved pet(s) as we celebrate 100 years ofhappy endings at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

� One 6”x 6” Panel (1 photo, approximately 100 words):$2,500 per year.

� One 12”x 6” Panel (1 or 2 photos, approximately 250 words):$5,000 per year.

* Each panel will be customized to fit photos and text provided.

A representative from the APL Development Department will contactyou to customize your plaque.

2013 Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCentennial Wall Sponsorship Program

Please print all information.

Name_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________________________ State_______ ZIP____________________

Phone: Home ( ) _____________________ Work ( ) ____________________ Cell ( )_______________

E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

I am enclosing a check for $____________ made payable to the Cleveland APL.

Please charge $____________ to my ____Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover _____

Account #_____________________________________ Expiration Date_____________

Name as appears on credit card__________________________________________________________________

Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.

Example of a 6”x 6” panelthat would appear on theCentennial Wall above.

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The Cleveland Animal Protective League lovingly cares for thousands of homeless, injured and abused animals each year. For some, their cage at the APL, complete with a warm bed, toys, plenty of food and water, and lots of TLC, is the only “home” they have ever known. For others, it’s a temporary home until they find the love of another family. For all of them, it’s the reason they’re getting a second chance. Our annual cage

sponsors bring hope and comfort to our animals while they wait for their future mom or dad to adopt them and take them home—

permanently. We ask that you help us to provide all of the care and love they need while they are with us by becoming a cage sponsor.

Your cage sponsorship will be recognized with a plaque on a cage in our cat, dog or small mammal adoption center areas. You may choose to make your cage sponsorship in honor or in memory of a special pet or person or you may choose to advertise your business. Cage sponsorships are renewable every year.

At the Cleveland Animal Protective League, healthy, friendly animals stay with us until they are adopted.

We all know a cage in a shelter is not a permanent home, but with your cage sponsorship, we can make it a temporary home away from home until they have one of

their own by providing all the care that is needed—and that they so rightfully deserve.

For cage sponsorship opportunities please see above.

Become A Cage Sponsor! Until They Find Their New Home and Family...

2013 CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUEANNUAL CAGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM( ) Yes, I would like to sponsor a cage at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

Dog Cage Sponsorship: � $1,500 per cage per year.Cat Cage Sponsorship: � $1,200 per cage per year.Small Mammal Cage Sponsorship: � $1,000 per cage per year.

Please print all information.

Name Address

City State ZIP

Phone: Home ( ) Work ( )

Cell ( ) E-mail Address:

� I am enclosing a check for $ made payable to the Cleveland APL.

� Please charge $ to my � Visa � MasterCard � Discover

Account # Expiration Date

Name as it appears on credit card

Donor name to appear on plaque:

This sponsorship is in � honor or � memory of , who is a � pet or � person

Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.

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