A PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

SUMMER 2015

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OUR MISSIONThe Nebraska Humane Society protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve.

Tail’s Tales is a publication of the Nebraska Humane Society.

JUDY VARNER President and C.E.O.

TIM MILLER Vice President and C.F.O.

KIM DAVIS Vice President of Development

MARK LANGAN Vice President of Field Operations

SALLY ZACHARY Vice President of Community Outreach

KILEY MADDUX Vice President of Operations

PAM WIESE Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing

MICHELE TETRAULT-MERTES Vice President of Human Resources

EXECUTIVE STAFF

8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134Phone: 402-444-7800 | Fax: 402-546-1476

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A wise person once said, “Everyone needs a dog to look up to them, a cat to look down on them and a pot-bellied pig to look them in the eye.” We could not agree more. Cats and pot-bellied pigs attain their position in a household quite naturally – dogs do not have it as easy.

Dogs are actually quite simple. They don’t do things to make you angry or to get back at you. Those are examples of how humans think, not dogs. Dogs want to have food, water, shelter, be a member of a pack and to have a clear understanding of their standing in the pack. To a dog, the leader of the pack is key to their comfort. The leader keeps them safe – there is always a leader. That leader can be you or it can be your dog – you get to choose.

We want to help you achieve the rank of leader in a warm, humane way that will help both you and your dog relax and enjoy each other. You and your dog will be much happier if you are a decisive, clear, kind leader.

Getting to be the leader should never be mean-spirited or harsh – it can be wonderful and fun. We want to help. Our amazing dog training department has developed classes to enhance your role and to help your dog become a welcome member of society, your home, downtown or at the Walk for the Animals.

The Nebraska Humane Society now offers Fun with Fido classes to keep you working with your dog and having fun. Some examples:

• We have “Fun with Fido-Out on the Town” class that teaches good canine manners on the streets of Omaha.

• The “Multiple Dog” class will work on living in a comfortable house with more than one dog.

• “Treibball” class will give those dogs who enjoy playing fetch a new way to play with balls of different sizes.

• Please go to www.nehumanesociety.org/training to learn more about our class offerings and register!

Dogs, who are different than cats and pot-bellied pigs, need us to be their leaders so they can relax and enjoy life. Let us help you get to that position, at least with your dogs—you are on your own with your family.

Judy Varner, President and C.E.O.

NOTES from the PRESIDENT

Thanks to you—the animals are winners

If you didn’t have fun at Dining with Dogs, you probably weren’t there! Held at Miracle Hill Tennis Center on April 25, the event was a “smashing” success. More than 460 people and 100+ canines attended the event, which is uniquely designed to allow participants to bring along four-legged companions.

Hosted by our fabulous Friends Forever guild, the event included social and dinner hours, a silent auction, raffles, and an oral auction. But the true entertainment centered around the dogs themselves. Some wore tutus or ties, others came right from their groomers, and many were decked out in new collars

and leashes. Social hour included lots of sniffing along with

canapés from Three Dog Bakery. Then it was time to snooze under the table as the humans got their fare. Fundraising met and exceeded the $90,000 goal for the evening and the co-chairs, Marguerite McLeay and Diane Gartner couldn’t have been happier with the night!

Every penny of proceeds will be used right here in Omaha, to help care for, rehabilitate and rehome animals at the Nebraska Humane Society. It was truly “love all” on the tennis courts!

Our online community is a phenomenal network of animal-lovers!

You all share information that helps raise awareness for animals needing special homes. You get the word out about the need for resources. You support our events. And you help us raise money to keep the lights on and water running. We are grateful that you, once again, outdid yourselves during Omaha Gives! The 24-hour day of char-itable giving, hosted by the Omaha Community Foundation, is designed to let nonprofit agencies showcase their missions. Once again the animal lovers ROCKED the day. NHS surpassed our previous number of unique donors and, once again, raised more than $100,000 dollars!

HIGHFIVE!

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Your participation in the 2015 Margre Durham Walk/5K for the Animals helps us care for thousands of homeless animals each year. When you walk or run the 5K (with your canine!), every penny you raise stays right here to provide animals

with second chances. Collect donations in honor of your pets, then join us for the fun on September 27th! Register NOW at www.nehumanesociety.org/Walk

Event highlights:Pancake breakfast5K run (with your dog!)

25+ rescue groups40+ vendorsFood and refreshments

Kids activitiesTraining demonstrationsAlumni & adoption parade

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Anonymous

Bridges Investment Management

John K and Lynne D Boyer Foundation

Purina

American National Bank

Banfield Pet Hospital

Bath Fitter

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

Centris Federal Credit Union

Costco

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals

Home Again

Impact Merchandising

Kris’ K-9 Klean-Up

Moylan Kropp Retirement Planning

Oxbow Animal Health

Stellar Entertainment

Three Dog Bakery

Voodoo Taco

Walgreens

Whole Foods

Huge “round-of-a-paws” for our wonderful sponsors so far:

Interested in sponsoring the Walk? Contact Gordon Krentz: 402-905-3483 or gkrentz@nehumanesociety.org

September 27, 2015 – 8 to 11:30 a.m.

In 2014, top dog Hope Wicken helped raise more than $40,000 with her team, Yappy Pack. Why should you Walk? Here’s a note from Hope:

NHS makes it possible for dogs like Dixie to find deserving homes with people who will love them. After my resident dog Cheyenne turned one year, I decided it was time to find her a little sister. We faithfully watched the NHS website for the right dog.

When I saw Dixie, it was love at first sight. Then came the real test – would the girls like each other? Cheyenne and Dixie ran around the training room together ... they were already best friends, and our little family was complete!

I cannot imagine my life without helping NHS in any way I can. Join me at the finish line on September 27th!

2015 Walk mascots Cheyenne and Dixie

with their mom, Hope Wicken

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Your support saves lives

ZORRO A tip from an acquaintance led to Zorro’s rescue. His

owner had beaten him, breaking his jaw and making it difficult for him to eat. He was thin and dehydrated with facial swelling and a jaw that hung open all the time. After a full investigation, his owner admitted to beating a previous cat as well. That cat didn’t survive.

While Zorro’s owner was being arrested for felony animal abuse, Zorro was in the care of the NHS medical team getting treatment and nourishment. His swelling went down, his weight went up and his disposition stayed cuddly and purring. His jaw will always hang open, but he is now in a home that will offer him soft food, gentle petting and love.

EQUINE EMERGENCY On Friday February 6, 2015, the Nebraska

Humane Society was asked to assist in another horse neglect case in Boone County. Three members of the NHS equine team responded to a property, at the request of the Boone County Sheriff’s office, to take

ownership of five emaciated horses. The owner did relinquish the five to NHS. Sadly, the NHS team noted several recently deceased horses on the property as well. The case was handled by Boone County officials, but the care of the horses is a task we gladly accepted.

Just eating exhausted them, so for several months they simply ate and rested at the NHS Star Equine Rehabilitation Facility. With good feed and proper nutrition, jutting hipbones and sunken muscles are rounded now. Veterinary and hoof care have worked wonders as these once depressed horses prance and play. When ready, these gentle giants will go to new homes. *For information on horse adoptions, contact starequine@nehumanesociety.org.

CHARLIE STOPS SCRATCHING Early this year, Charlie a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix,

was carried through our doors because his owner could no longer provide the care he desperately needed. His skin was red, his eyes were watery and he wouldn’t stop scratching. He was miserable. His shy personality and

Last year, NHS ran 11,840 medical diagnostic tests on animals. We performed 1,343 specialized surgeries. We spayed or neutered 6,373 cat and dogs. We treated 7653 animals for parasites. We sent 1765 pets offsite for foster care. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg …

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ZORRO

CHARLIE

lack of confidence meant it took shelter staff almost a week to gain his trust. Once they had, we discovered Charlie was suffering from severe food allergies.

Because the shelter was a stressful environment for Charlie, and caused his allergies to flare, he spent two months in foster care while the NHS medical team ran tests. There, the little guy interacted with other dogs and sharpened his training skills with “neutral” treats, like canned pumpkin and marshmallows. He warmed up, came out of his shell and began to heal.

We are ecstatic to report that Charlie is now in a new home, with patient owners who have researched foods to find an appropriate diet for him. He loves cuddling and playing fetch.

OODLES OF DOODLESAs his name would suggest, Pancake flattened

against the floor of his kennel at any new noise. One of some 40 standard poodle mixes (doodles) that NHS received from a retiring breeder, Pancake had been used for breeding and had little exposure to life

outside the barn in which he lived. So, down he would go if you walked by; if you looked at him; if the heat came on; if you filled his water bowl. The 50 pound “invisible” dog would simply shut down. There were 10 Pancakes, about 30 dogs that cowered when you approached, and 10 that didn’t cower, but would run away. None had ever been potty trained. Talk about a challenge.

But our behavior staff and volunteers were up to the task. Armed with bribery in the form of delectable treats, soft voices, soothing hands to scratch itchy spots and tons of patience, they worked their magic. They eased themselves into the dogs’ lives. And in just a few months, the doodles were approaching people for treats and petting. They needed special, patient homes, and our community responded. As of today, just one needs to find his forever home.

Without your continued support, we could not help animals like Zorro, Charlie, Norman and Pancake. Head to www.nehumanesociety.org/donate to make your gift today.

From left to right: Your support

has helped us save the lives of Zorro;

Charlie; multiple horses from a farm in

Boone County; and about 50 Doodles.

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PANCAKE

TAILSof SUCCESS

Puddin’ was rescued from a large Pit bull breeding operation in the south. She spent her first years chained to a doghouse, having litters. She spent another year in an ASPCA shelter while the case against her owners went to court. Finally, the case was closed and Puddin’ was free to find a new home.

When we have the room, and resources, NHS takes in dogs from other areas. Puddin’ needed our help and we were determined to give her the best shot we could.

A shy, undersocialized Pit bull isn’t the easiest adoption candidate. But this sweet girl worked so hard to overcome the effects of years of solitude.

Our volunteers and staff showered her with love and attention. They showed her how to play. They took her into their foster homes. And she began to come out of her shell. She was at NHS for more than 270 days before she found her family. She is settling in and loving life.

That’s OUR success story. – NHS staff and volunteers

A home for Puddin’

My significant other and I felt we were ready for a pet, so we took a trip NHS to check out cats. We ended up with Silly Cat, who fetches and loves to play in 2003. After about a year, we decided she needed a playmate and went back to NHS in 2004 and adopted Spooky Cat. The cats took about two months to warm up to each other because Silly Cat was scared of Spooky, who was just a kitten. Once they started playing, it was love from there. We now have a stray we picked up too, but the two girls bond and snuggle and play. They are both great cats and I am glad we got them. They bring a lot of joy to us.

– Amanda Rager

Silly & Spooky

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Winnie is full of life, loves to run and play, and is such a cuddler. He’s made friends with the resident cat and kids. We are very happy to have him.

– Jessica Fogelstrom

Winnie

Jessie was adopted into our household on August 13th,

2014. When we first met Jessie, he looked very sad,

as if he knew he would be overlooked in the adoption

process. He was anti-social, but calm. This stood out to

me, as I knew he just really needed a loving home which

would allow him to express his inner affection. Being an

individual who has feared dogs all my life, Jessie has com-

pletely turned me around. Jessie has brought an uncondi-

tional love into our household. He has a strong sense of

compassion and knows when we are sad, happy or ill.

Jessie also brings a calm and serenity to our home. He

has made us more patient and better individuals on many

levels. True to his NHS bio, he tries to live up to “couch

potato” status and loves being bathed and groomed at the

area pet store. Our 5- and 6-year-old grandkids just love

him – along with everyone else who meets him. Jessie is

the best thing that has happened not only in 2014, but in

our entire lives! Thank you all at NHS!

– Kim Gilmore and Carolyn Turner

It’s been two years since we adopted Bonzai from NHS. The hair has grown back from her heartworm treatments. The rotted teeth are gone forever. The quiet dog that stared me down from across the playroom has transformed entirely. She does still stare me down ... but only when I’m sitting in her couch seat. Bonzai was already 7

years old and riddled with heartworms when she was picked up by NHS after an unknown amount of time on the street. Thank you for nursing her to health so that she could become the sidekick I have today!

– Carly Persell

Last year after a divorce, we needed to sell our home and move into a smaller one I could manage and afford. Our youngest daughter (15) had a difficult time adjusting to the change. Shortly after the move, she began asking for a kitten. Against my wishes, I decided to take her to the Nebraska Humane Society to take a look. We found an adorable 10-month-old kitten that was found several days earlier wandering in a field. My daughter was instantly in love with her! Azalea (new name) has inadvertently filled a void for my daughter that neither of us had anticipated happening. She has been a wonderful addition to our family as well. I am very happy with our decision to adopt.

– Katelyn Williams

Bonzai

Jessie

Azalea

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If you’ve adopted a pet from the Nebraska Humane Society and want to be featured in “Tails of Success,”

send a non-returnable photo and update to: Pam Wiese, 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134 ... Or send us an update online! Upload your story www.nehumanesociety.org/tailsofsuccess

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ALUMNIDistinguished

Max the 8-year-old Parson Russell terrier mix was “rescued” by Shirley and Dwight Justice, but HE is truly the life-saver. Shirley wasn’t feeling well one night and woke up in the wee hours. But when she tried to go back to sleep, Max wouldn’t let her ... he nudged her and bugged her and kept her awake until her husband Dwight also roused from sleep. Once awake, Dwight realized Shirley’s blood sugar was dangerously low and took corrective action.

“My doctor said if I would have gone back to sleep I would have been unconscious ... and most likely I would not have awakened again,” says Shirley. “Max saved my life!”

Dwight too, owes Max his life. Dwight had a triple bypass surgery and needed mild exercise. Turns out, Max’s walks are just what the doctor ordered. Dwight’s daily walks with Max not only got him back moving, they actually provided just the right amount of energy expenditure. Dwight couldn’t run on a treadmill or lift big weights, but he could, and did, walk Max. In fact, Dwight was able to “walk” his way back to a healthy heart that didn’t need a second surgery! Max takes all the adoration in “stride,” and simply asks for a place on the couch during TV time, and room in the bed to put his head on the pillow (see above, left).

It was Saturday, February 14 – Valentines Day – when Stella became very agitated. Once outside, she wouldn’t go back into Bonnie Brown’s home despite her usual distaste of cold weather. As the day wore on, Stella became more upset and anxious. She wouldn’t enter the main part of the house but would sit in front of the door and whimper. After watching a movie, Bonnie and her visiting friend stood up, and instantly became very dizzy and felt sick. Wondering if it was carbon monoxide poisoning, they immediately installed it a detector. That evening Stella was still upset and crying. When let out, she planted herself and would not come in, even for treats. Bonnie carried her back inside and prepared for bed, but Stella would not let her sleep. To get some peace of mind, Bonnie packed up Stella and went to her brother’s house. Monday morning, the furnace repairman told Bonnie her new carbon monoxide detector was faulty and the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger. The level of carbon monoxide was dangerously high.

“I believe if Stella wouldn’t have continued to be so agitated, I might have stayed in my house and gone to bed, perhaps never to awaken again. I believe Stella saved my life!” writes Bonnie. “I wanted to pass this story on to you and thank you again for a wonderful little dog who has been a great companion and truly a blessing.”

While we work hard to save every life we can, and give thousands a second chance—we couldn’t do it without our supporters and adopters. You make our work come full circle.

MAX

STELLA & BONNIE

Stephen J. AbariotesFrom: Lisa and Gary Gotsdiner, Alden Robinowitz, William and Monique Jetter

AbbeyFrom: Linda and Larry Finigan

AbbyFrom: Dan and Kathy Cannella

Abby and LexiFrom: Sally Banghart

AliceFrom: Robert Hennings

Robert W. AndersonFrom: Ehrhart Griffin & Associates, Mary Batenhorst

AndreFrom: Grandma

AndyFrom: Sarah Murphy

Andy, Yorkie, Coco, Buddy, Lucky, Clark, Rocky, and JoJoFrom: Jim and Fran Hoover

AngusFrom: Shelley Tschudin

Spencer ArkfeldFrom: Wendy, Terry and Tailer Lacey

Helga AugunFrom: Glen and Carol Van Haren

Paris BaharFrom: Rosalie, Ernie, Kevin, Linda, Ari and Dina

Denise BaierFrom: Heidi, Jason, Kris and Deanne

BaileyFrom: Amee and Tim Snell

BaileyFrom: Kathy and Mike Gross

Bailey McWilliamsFrom: The Ryan family

Jeremy BakerFrom: Gloria Baker

John W. Barris Jr.

Rachel BarthelFrom: Nurse Case Management department – Children’s Hospital, Dianne Laferla, Patty Carrell, Kathleen Dougherty

Nancy BartonFrom: Ervin, Williamson, and Jewell families, Nancy (Barker) and Phil Moyer

Bill BasgaardFrom: Jacqualine and Richard Borowiak

BaxterFrom: Ted and Tracy Bridges

BaxterFrom: Donald and Linda Winters

Floyd H. BeasleyFrom: Margaret Beasley

Alex BedelFrom: Mary Hill

Carolyn BeetheFrom: Rodney and Connie Czaplewski

BellaFrom: Morgan

John Peter BendonFrom: Mary Fran and Jeff Willard, Judy and Mike Thesing, J. Scott and Molly Searl, Michael and Christy Piti, Brett and Sherri Monson, Warren and Cecelia Nelson, Thomas and Mary Kay McCarthy, Mary Kay and David Hansen, Donna and William Danenhauer, Jr., Richard and Diane Westin, Monique and William Jetter, Doug and Sharon Hansen, James and Debbie Crew, William and Kathleen Haug, Felicia Hutnick, Family and friends

Brian E. BengstonFrom: Bob Brungard, Rick

BennyFrom: Karen and Sayed Wali

BensonFrom: Kerby Selmer

Heather BergmanFrom: Jack and Margaret Davis

Sharon L. BeringerFrom: Lynda Chartier, Duane and Marlene Sullivan, Anthony and Sharon Ritter, Ken and Ann Bird, Terry and Shelley Ahlers, Anthony and Kathy Dyl, Dana Beringer, Family and friends

Bob and BernadineFrom: Linda Lambert

Phil BiermannFrom: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company

Billy and GracieFrom: Jack and Robbin Yee

George “Paws” BishopFrom: Susanne Bishop

Jacob BlumFrom: Philip Blum and Joy Henn

Jan BochekFrom: Kappa Kappa Iota – Delta Chapter

Barbara BoettnerFrom: Rick and Bonnie Kolowski

BogeyFrom: Felicia Hutnick

Joyce BohlenFrom: Debra Prochaska

Larry BonerFrom: Richard and Janice McCarty

Bonnie BeagleFrom: Tom and Mel Bentley

Helen A. Bozdeck

Robert Ehren BradmanFrom: Ralph Grippin, Mr. James E. Van Arsdall and Ms. Gloria Jean Sorey, Louis and Heidi Carlson, Wendy and Anita Bogle, Kristine Nemec, Joe and Anne Olsen, M. Jane Franklin, Cheryl, Mark and Xuxa O’Brien, Edie Sample and Sue Bludorn

Nancy Pettis Braswell and LibbyFrom: Kutak Rock LLP, Jennifer Steven-ton and Sarpy/Cass Health Department

Buddy BressmanFrom: Kelly and Mark Wolterman

Sophia Britton

Brody and RoverFrom: Mary Catherine and David Kentsmith

Barbara E. BrooksFrom: Co-Workers, Dr. Jim and Vicki Dinsmore, Richard and Kimberly Bailey III, Tim and Linda Daugherty, Mark and Karen Frerichs, Gary Schulte, Annie and Ken Bird, Dan and Melanie Miller, Keith Allerton and Becky Noble, Linda Cumbee, Family and friends, Pam Meyer

BruzierFrom: Bobbi, Betty and Tom

The Bryngelson family petsFrom: Carol Bryngelson

BrytonFrom: Gail and Terry White

BuckshotFrom: Chi Watson

Buddy and BearFrom: Nicki O’Neil

Ross H. BuffingtonFrom: BJ Schneider

Buhl FerretsFrom: Jeremy and Jenny Buhl

Rick A. BurgerFrom: Family and friends, Louis and Madonna Tribulato, Kimberly and John Erickson

Robert W. BurtFrom: Jo and Robert Clarke, Lois Evans

Joe BushFrom: Ruth Ann and Ron Popp

Lorine (Lydick) BushFrom: Drew Law Firm – Gregory Drew, Greg Grimes, Beverly Bruning

Sharon K. (Adler) CahowFrom: Jeanette Pinker, Family and friends, Suzanne Hickman

CalliFrom: Grandpa and Grandma Stover

Troy Campbell

Max CanovaFrom: One Drake Place

Louis H. CappellanoFrom: Kathi Cappellano

Mary Margaret CardellaFrom: Brandon Park Owners Associ-ation, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Medical Staff

Margaret L. CarterFrom: Particia and Joseph Cangelosi

Jeff CashellFrom: Bill and Kathy Cashell

CaseyFrom: David, Danelle and Jenna Prochnau

CassFrom: Bob and Mary Gonderinger

CeCeFrom: Lois Feddersen

Primo G. CeschiaFrom: Anne Marie Aita, Steven and Susan Scholer

Carol ChaddockFrom: Mark and Stephanie Zoroya

ChaunceyFrom: Jan and Susan Patera

Chloe (Workman)From: Elizabeth Hilpipre

Chloe, Gypsy and Biscuit From: Greg and Sue Rusie

Florian CiurejFrom: Marilyn Ciurej

ClanceyFrom: Jo and Tom Davis

Betty Jean (Barnett) ClarkFrom: Pam and Thomas Clanton, Kay Tomek, Leona Wolfson, Marv and Lynette Dvorak, Terry Liebentritt, Richard and Stephanie Ross, Fred and Evelyn Chittenden, Karron and Robert Folker

Cody, Bubba and BootsFrom: Chris and April Childress

Dr. Russell W. ConklingFrom: Al and Dixie Woodraska

Elisabeth “Charlotte” ConleyFrom: Sharon Erickson, Family and friends, Nicki O’Neil, Sanford and Amy Nelson

Thomas ConsidineFrom: Karen Vaughan and Bruce Hochberger

Gerald CookFrom: John and Sandie Mauro

Pamela I. CookFrom: Family and friends, Midtown Crossing

CooperFrom: Mom and Dad

Mary Jane CoppleFrom: Mary Jo and Genevieve Lash

Ramona A. “Monie” (Aguilar) CovosFrom: Shirley and Bob Rabb, Tomas Covos

Milo Elmer Cowdery, Jr.From: Debra Romberger

Betty CristoFrom: Tom Cristo

JoAnn CruseFrom: NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC

CupcakeFrom: Marj and Tracy

CyrusFrom: Royce and Lucy Burrell

DagmarFrom: Mark, Terry, Erin and Zuzu

DaisyFrom: Brad and Sarah Stapp

Dandy #1 and Bubbles #1From: Pam and Dwight Aldinger

Dave and CharleyFrom: Cynthia Hill

Kenneth L. Davis, Sr.From: The Terveer family

George and Molly DeasFrom: Kathy Floersch

Jack DempseyFrom: Ben and Jeanne Clark

Noel L. DenholmFrom: Family and friends

Dr. George DennisFrom: Brad and Dianne Hickerson

DesiFrom: The Phillips family

Darlene DevineFrom: Dee Sykora

N. P. (Phil) Dodge, Sr.From: Virginia L. Dodge

Frances Leonard DollFrom: Bruce Belgrade and Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C.

DollyFrom: Ray Lewis

Timothy Sherwood DunningFrom: Faith Louis, Jodie and Bill Mack-intosh, Linda Rajcevich, the Lincoln family, Bill and Deanne Fairfield, Car-olyn Owen Anderson, Kathy Gross, Lee and Vickie Seemann, Randy and Sharon Blackburn, Elizabeth Murphy and Ray Schueneman, Joel Russell, Steve and Sherry Brownrigg, George and Skyler Krauss, Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C., Billie Jean Berne, Bruce Frasier, Jim Leedham, Duane and Frances Dowd, Patrick and Elizabeth Flood, James and Katherine Quinlan, David Marshall, Sid Gay, Joyce and John Ferry, Kay and Bob Owen, Gordon Watanabe, Dr. Richard and Kathryn Stemm, Stephanie Scott, Thomas Scott and Steve Scott, Martin Riemenschneider, Centre Court, Inc., Tom and Maren Hood, Rod and Vicki Walker, Chip and Erin James, Diny and Jim Landen, Tim’s co-workers at Union

TributesThank you for your generous gift! Tribute donations listed

in this edition of the Nebraska Humane Society’s Tail’s Tales reflect gifts of $50 or more received by May 1, 2015. If

your gift is not listed, please check the next issue.

Memorials

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Pacific Railroad (Law Department), Mike and Judy Thesing, Don and Connie Osborne, George W. Lininger Lodge #268 Easter and WesterFrom: Karron Folker

Grizz EkfeltFrom: Creighton Prep Football

Alfred “Al” Glen Ekstein

EllieFrom: Kenneth Smith

Jacqueline ElsasserFrom: Steve and Peg Cassel

Sherry Rae “Mouse” EnglishFrom: Rick and Kathleen English, Lamont and LeAnn Mease, Family and friends

Shirley J. EricksonFrom: Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Staff, John and Cyndi Kugler, Matt and Lynette Olsen, Jenny Strawn, Ivan and Kay Gerard, Dr. Julie Vose, Gary and Jean Lynn, Scott and Pam Wendt, Michael and Susan Westcott, Lori, Gil and Rachael Hueftle, Glenn and Dorothy Schnieber, Pediatric Cardiology Affiliates

Evie Peep Winston (Solko)From: Gregg and Trisha Solko

FionaFrom: Anonymous

Mary FishFrom: The Olive Garden lunch group

FloraFrom: Joleen Smith-David

FlyFrom: Joan Clements

Beverly FosterFrom: Midwest Sociological Society

Ron FosterFrom: Alfred and Beverly Thomsen

Wayne L. FoxFrom: Family and Friends, Kim’s 7:30 a.m. friends

Frederick J. FromiFrom: Cobecon, Alltrust Insurance, James Timmerman, Lisa Cleary and Ruth Goff, Orion and Toni Bell, John and Dixie Bednar, Michael Manion and Thu Nguyen, Joyce Barlean, Judith Esterlein, Bruce and Patty Brumm, Christopher and Tracey Fricke

Pamela L. Fuhrman

John GabalaFrom: Gerald and Betty Anderson

Gabby and RubyFrom: Jackie Poppen

Kay GammellFrom: Patti Johnson Frank J. GappaFrom: Karolyn Gappa, Olga Cermak, Lloyd and Jeanette Jackson

Marjorie J. GardinerFrom: Ray Blomstedt, Family and friends

Dixie GarlockFrom: Buzz and Becky

Wallace and Bethel GeasonFrom: Gayle Pullen, Noreen and Steve Conway

GeorgeFrom: Angie and Michael Hempel

George and FloydFrom: The Fleming family

Joanne GodawaFrom: Ruth and Art Weiner

Donald GollFrom: John and Barbara Frederick

Comet GoodFrom: Larry and Shirley Good

Gary GoodmanFrom: Rick and Teri Culbertson

GraceFrom: Scott and Louann Coatsworth

Janet A. Gray-DitmanFrom: Jerry Hatcher

GrizFrom: Laurie and Kim

Terry GrovesFrom: His family

Robert GundersonFrom: Zella Grant

Garnet L. HaferFrom: Glen and Peggy Evert

Hanna and FreddieFrom: Melinda and Emil Turille

Elinor HansenFrom: Nancy King, Ward Peters and Jean Ann Ballinger

Noel HansonFrom: Ben and Mary Bickels

Tori (Victoria) HansonFrom: The Trahman family, Joan Moritz and Kami Lamb

HarleyFrom: Jack and Mary Zimmer

Dean and Florence HastingsFrom: Ed Hastings

Vernard HaugerFrom: Lee and Pam Langenfeld, Robert and Kathleen Binderup, John Binderup and Patricia Carrell, James and Gail Binderup, Family and friends

Robert G. HauserFrom: Khande Hauser

Addison HestermannFrom: Karen Thompson

Patricia M. Hill

Cheryl D. HoffmanFrom: Fran Kalish and Dani Kalish, the Miles family, Angela Perez

Dennis O. HoffmanFrom: Janet Hoffman, Dana and Fred Meyer, Mike, Karen, Jack, and Baire Demkowski, Jack and Roberta Starcevick, Richard and Jean Hoffman,

Barbara Bakhit, Mae Timmons, Family and friends

Cari Ann HoffmannFrom: Mom and Dad Hoffmann

T. J. HollingsedFrom: Maggie Walker

Holly the BeagleFrom: Jolin and Dustin Bloom

Honey BearFrom: Brad and Jen

Jackie HoppesFrom: Jon Hoppes and family

Donald “Don” HotzFrom: Sharon and Mindy Anderson, Mark and Karen Mitchell, William and Nancy Aken, Mark and Yen Gutowski, Matt and Lynn McCourt, Donald and Michelle Hotz

Donald R. HrbekFrom: Julie Hrbek

Bailey HuffineFrom: Mary Huffine

Kathleen Regan HughesFrom: Lisa and Bill Roskens, Jim and Vicki Dinsmore, The Dial Companies Corporation, JS Partners, Tim and Lisa Naylor, Dorsey Olson, Tom and Andrea Olson, Bill and Mary Claire Kovar, Jim and Mary Regan, Dana and Patricia Bradford, CFM Realty Advisors, LLC, Mary Gilbert, Dee Owen and family

Dr. Lorie Ann HustonFrom: Janet Brunt, DVM (Executive Director – Catalyst Council, Inc.), The Pet Clinic P.C., Karen Mier and family

Al IhnenFrom: James and Ramona Dowding, Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen, Linda Mace, Cindy and R.T., Linda Gaule

Indy (Indiana Jones)From: Bill and Ann Laurette Bachman

Phyllis InserraFrom: Nancy Andrews

JackFrom: Neely and John Miller

JackFrom: John and Kathy Standeven

Gene JensenFrom: Bob and Nancy Johnson

Edward Johnson, Sr. and BuddyFrom: Doris Johnson

William “Bill” JohnsonFrom: Janet Reichmuth, Tom and Tami Moore

Casey JonesFrom: RyAnne Hastings

Cathie E. JonesFrom: Perry and Associates Electrical Sales, Inc.

Judy, Jenny, Sammie, Sophie, Gussie, and Tina From: Antoinette Turnquist

Phyllis KaffenbergerFrom: Linda Kurz

Chuck Kai, Sr.From: Tracy McCamish

Richard R. KeelyFrom: Rick and Jeanette Keely

Mary KettleboroughFrom: Kyle Miller and Ron Hood, Travis Clemens, Patricia and Gary Smith, Roger and Roxie Kelly, In Good Hands Elder Care – Rhett and Richard Grant, Lewis & Clark Middle School, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority

Janet M. King

Ethelyn KnoernschildFrom: Debra Mesward

Sharon F. KnudsenFrom: Suzanne, Kory, Travis, Shawn and Heather Knudsen, Jason and Kelly Gibson, Donald and Pamela Hobza, Colin and Deborah Andersen, Ronald Kryszak, Louis and Shirley Larsen, Roberta Hamre, James and Beatrice Lammers, Shirley Baty, Shadow Ridge Golf Group, Kevin and Barb McDonald, Elaine Daniels and Leighton and Carrol Claussen, Margaret L. Patterson

Herman KoopFrom: Handle Erdinc

Steven Kraft From: Brian and Laura Mann

Betty Jane KrentzFrom: Friends Forever, Dawn Blanken-ship, Jim and Jennifer Haggart, Steve and Judie Olson, Mike and Judy Thesing, Linda Cheatham, Claudia Martin, Faith Louis, Glenda Kalina, Joan Rousseau, Kristen Hancock, Kathy Gross, Michele Grewcock, Jeff and Theresa Dinslage, Mary Fran Willard, Denise Nosek, Larry and Linda Finigan, Kathleen L. Berg, Joan Moritz and Kami Lamb, Gail and Hank Klauschie, Carole and Dan Steier

Doris and Carl KvamFrom: Merrit and Glenda Odell

Elizabeth A. LandisFrom: John and Patricia Billotte, Lucinda Smith, George Blazek, John and Sharon Car

Donald R. LaneFrom: Jerry and Judith Ramaekers, B&B Trucking, Inc., Robert and Ardis Roh, Family and friends

Helen H. LangFrom: Bill and Berniece Grewcock, Lynn Scott and Dave Olson

Michael L. LazerFrom: Gary and Paula Glissman, Steve Martin and Amy Haddad, Ian Plotkin, Chris and Barry Schweer, David and Wendy Krupp, Doug Smith, Harvey Sosso, Jim and Judy Wigton, Nancy’s Co-Workers, Wm. Bresnahan, COA Incorporated, Jennifer and Rocky Rotella, Stephanie Moline, John and Sharon Emery, Gilbert Cohen, Pamela Grutel, Jim and Laura Hale, Vonda and Buddy Wiese, Mark McMillan, Allen and Chris Hansen, Joyce Clark, Gordon Hull, Steven and Susan Scholer

LeroyFrom: Alesha D. Jankowski

Beauty LevinFrom: David and Coreen Levin

LexieFrom: Bob and Jan Bashara

LibertyFrom: Misti Callahan

Michael LicitraFrom: Lauren Licitra

LillyFrom: Linda Cheatham

Lily BeanFrom: Jenny, Francesca, Nancy, Shelly, Amanda H. and Amanda M.

Gary LindenFrom: Christina Linden Ridnour

Ginger LindquistFrom: Bridges Investments Manage-ment, Inc.

Kathryn “Kitty” LinsonFrom: David Dominik

Eric LittleFrom: Emily Borgmann

John LoefflerFrom: Kristal, Kelly and June Ethridge, your Matco family

Dr. Steven LoiocanoFrom: Beth Rathman

Logan LovebugFrom: Elizabeth McNichols

Mary Lou LynchFrom: Barb and Chuck Masilko

MaddieFrom: Tom Doyle

Jay MaddoxFrom: Gary Maddox

John L. ManciniFrom: Marilyn Mancini

Man ManFrom: UP family, Ami and Melissa

Randolph A. “Randy” MartufiFrom: Family and friends

Chris MasonFrom: Cheryl and Bruce Burkland, Ross, Tom, Rick, John, Braxton, Michael, and Debra, Jay and Shirley Dunlap, Midwest Housing Equity Group, MaryEllen and Paul Svaren, Tom Woltkamp, The Golf Group, Family and friends, William and Peggy McKay, Horizon Bank

Marguerite S. “Peggy” Mason

Lola G. MatherFrom: Jim and Marsha Stewart, Thomas and Mary Jensen, Don and Dixie Mather

Lilia A. MatlockFrom: Nielsen-Baumert Eng. Inc.

Betty MatsonFrom: Doug and Sue Howland

Sadie MatthiessenFrom: Rod and Deb Whitman

MaxFrom: Kim Siaperas

MaxxFrom: Todd Morris

Olivia E. McGinnis-TaylorFrom: For Pete Omaha Elite Force

Earl J. McLeanFrom: Beth and Tony Winkler

The McLeys and The ShiffersFrom: Deb and Curt McLey

Tributes, continued

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John McMillinFrom: Providence Place of Fremont

The Megel SheltiesFrom: Bobbie Megel

MissyFrom: Jackie Boryca

MistyFrom: Marleen Muenster

MojoFrom: Karen Graff

Erma Molacek From: Laura Dodge Elementary Staff

James K. MolacekFrom: ConAgra Foods – IT, Susan Cutshall

MollyFrom: Patty Carlson, The Nosler family

MonaFrom: The SKAR family

Marilyn MonaghanFrom: Karen Lee

Jerry MonismithFrom: Health Care Information Systems

Ellie MooreFrom: Donna Kelly and Diane Moore

Esther June MooreFrom: Family and Friends

Hannah BP MooreFrom: Donna Kelly

Kelley Moss MisselFrom: Louise Moss

John MuensterFrom: Marleen Muenster

MuffyFrom: Gary and Diane Boisen

MyzieFrom: Shelby Timperley

Coco NastaseFrom: Adrienne, Amber, Libby, Julie, Stephanie, Janet, and Dr. Johnson

Kay Ellen Scott NeilFrom: Hal and Mary Daub

Dean NelsonFrom: Ronnie Watson

Norman G. Newhouse

NilesFrom: Derek Caviness

Shirley M. Null

Paul Joseph NyholmFrom: Barbara Nyholm Hurley

Shirley B. OlsbergFrom: Chad Bauer, Bill and Denise Nosek, Carolyn Plautz, Wendie and Brian Plautz, John and Stacey Mahoney, Robert and Mary Russell

Jerry G. OsterdayFrom: John Packard

OttoFrom: Julie Samson, Terry and Shelley Ahlers

Paul PacajFrom: Carma Pacaj

Sophie PachmanFrom: Howard Pachman

Frances A. Pane-Felthauser

Harriet ParkerFrom: Friends Forever, Bob and Shari Eades and Faye Ruback, G. Duda and families, Ron and Jean Gordon, DeeAnn and Tom Johnson, Barbara and Andre, Carol and Tim Timmins, Wayne Steed

Vivian PaulsenFrom: ConAgra Foods C&ER team, Fuhrman, Smolsky & Furey, P.C., Joyce Marasco, Richard and Pamela Jepson, Steven and Julie McKee, Robert B. Wellendorf, William and Virginia Teter, Barbara Teter, Ron and Teresa Paulsen, Reece and Jenny Micek, Barbara Rennert

Lynn M. PeetzFrom: Beth and Richard Baer, Family and friends

PennyFrom: Penny’s friends in housing

Wolfgang PerlFrom: Joan Lachowicz, Wesley and Jean Armitage, Herbert and Patricia Smith, Klaus Hartmann, Len and Beverly Bekenbaugh

Patricia A. PetersenFrom: Wayne Petersen

Pfred, Sooty and HonchoFrom: The Montzingo family

PierreFrom: Bill Gaus

Evelyn M. PotterFrom: Carol Ann and Patrick Ivers

Yvonne Pozzesi Price

Maxine QuerryFrom: Randy and Judy Querry

Charlie RaeburnFrom: Gruncle Jim and Grauntie Mic

Chuck RaffenspergerFrom: Barbara Raffensperger

JoAnne and Scott RasmussenFrom: Tom and Holly Lewis

Kenny, Corky, and Golly RawsonFrom: The cats

RebelFrom: Pat and Sandy Piper

Red Baron and MittensFrom: R. Irene Styles

Doris E. RegnerFrom: Department of Administrative Services – State of Nebraska, Chuck and Susan Schneider, Carol Schneider, Family and friends

Edwin H. Reitan, Jr., Ph.D.From: Karen Horn and Geof Roscoe, Shirley and John Raleigh, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Ann Kulik, Eu-gene and Thomas Drake, Janice Anton

Bernard W. “Bernie” ReznicekFrom: John Boyer, Ruth Frasier, Chester Thompson, Terry Kolbeck, Vic Munson, Steve Torpy, Steve Olson, Keith Edquist, Ben Copple, Cleve Trimble, Greg Knox

Joan L. RipsFrom: Howard and Gloria Kaslow, Awerkamp, Goodnight, Schwaller & Nelson, P.C., McGill, Rediger & Simmons, LLC, Patty and Steve Nogg, Nancy Lazer, Joe and Deb Vetro, Norman and Eunice Denenberg, Richard and David Slosburg

Linda J. RomansFrom: Marilyn Flynn, Helena & Gary Young, Family and friends, Stephanie Sternberg

Harold “Red” Dean Ross, Sr. MSgt USAF (Ret)

Casey and Caesar RothasFrom: Mark Rothas

RowdieFrom: Rick and Kelli Huber

Runt NanookFrom: Barnie and Cheryl Chapman

RustyFrom: Mom and Dad

RustyFrom: Judy Kinkade

Sadie (Sorensen)From: Paul and Barb

Sadie and AbiFrom: Pat Williams

Gloria Salistean From: Nancy Salistean

SamFrom: David Coomer

Sandy SandelFrom: Julie Fox

Sandy From: Linda Cheatham

Vivian I. SchmitzFrom: Thomas and Gayle Heldridge

Schroeder and SadieFrom: Joe and Eleanor Kliment

Jessie SchamberFrom: David and Jeanette Harbert

Ellen Marie ScottFrom: Acceleration Laboratory Services

Sharon – LucyFrom: Lou Riedmann

Michael Shaw From: Brian and Laura Mann

Karole A. Shinely-KoopFrom: Carol Haas

ShirleyFrom: Kathy and Mike Gross

SidFrom: Holly Bryngelson

SierraFrom: Susan Cutshall

Sir BuckwheatFrom: Judie and Steve Olson

Barbara Kay Smallridge

Audra SmithFrom: Nebraska Softball Association, Rick Dellenbaugh

Sue SodhiFrom: Katina Russ

In loving memory of BennyKaren and Hassib Wali

In loving memory of Evie “Peep” Winston SolkoGregg and Trisha Solko

In loving memory of Timothy Sherwood Dunning, who loved animals like Snout and tennis

In loving memory of ZuluBill Gaus

Remember the animals after your lifetimeA one-time gift through your will or estate can help thousands of shelter animals each year … FOREVER. Will and estate gifts are invested and the return is used to help animals who find themselves at our shelter. Imagine the thousands of homeless animals who will now have a second chance at the life he or she deserves because of your gift. For information, call the Planned Giving office at 402-905-3435.

Spotlight your pet with a tribute photoPlease mail your $75 donation, along with a non- returnable photo of your pet to “NHS Tribute Photos” in care of Pam Wiese, 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134. Please include both the name of the pet and the owner, as well as specifying if your gift is “in memory of” or “in honor of.”

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Cynthia L. SojkaFrom: Envoy, Inc., Core Bank Trust, Caroline Franzen, Ameritas Life Insur-ance Corp.

SophieFrom: Claudia Martin

Sophie (Berg)From: Kathleen L. Berg

Louise A. (Coco) SparanoFrom: Family and friends

Target St GermainFrom: Adam St Germain

StellaFrom: Pam and Wally Welch

StormeFrom: Steven and Kris Bastron

Virgil D. StreckerFrom: Carolyn Sipes, Dearl and Alice Eickhoff, Family and friends

Mary StungisFrom: Family and friends

Sweetie PieFrom: Steve and Karen Williams

Al TaylorFrom: Pat Gibbons, Michael and Karen Guy

Terra From: Carl and Linda Schulz

Richard Thill From: Harl and Kay Dalstrom

Robert L. Thomas

ThorFrom: David and Darlene Greer

Irene TimbersFrom: Kristin and Allan Casari, Connie Mertz

George “The Tailor” Tkalec From: Walt and Marilyn Horner

Margaret D. TorpyFrom: Hunter Brown and the KSMB Team at Moneta Group, Barb and Dan Scanlan, Family and friends

Dorothy TraweekFrom: Dan and Laurie Kemp

TrixieFrom: Tommy Whalen

Gerald A. TumaFrom: Gerald E. and Bernie Tuma

Dolores J. Turnquist From: Antoinette Turnquist

TyFrom: Diana and Cory Schmid

Wayne Underwood, Max, and Cleo From: Sharon Annan

Tonka UptonFrom: Tim and Ranae Upton

Kathryne VanderlooFrom: Chuck and Janice Vanderloo

Kelley Jo VerVeldeFrom: Janice and Dave Faulkner, The Hassel family, Jayne Nuutinen Wolff

Jill VeylupekFrom: Joe and Debbie Veylupek

Lawrence P. WagenFrom: Margaret Phalen, Family and friends

Virginia Walnoha From: Linda, Marc and Jess

Teresa Marie “Terri” WareFrom: Philip and Sharon Smith, Carol and David Peters

Ruth Werner From: Marleen Muenster

Richard S. “Dick” WestinFrom: Anne Thorne Weaver

Linda WheelerFrom: Jodeen Petersen, Clarice Shively and Marcis Waldo

Thomas M. WhitmanFrom: Friends Forever, Joe and Holly Bowler, John and Pam Barsness, Chuck and Char Peterson, Shirley and Edwin Hackleman, DeLoris R. Osborn and fam-ily, Jeffrey Ludwig, Niels and Ted Ander-sen, Container Graphics Corporation, George and Judy Nauman, Tom and Kathy Seidel, Jodie and Bill Mackintosh, Doug and Michele Grewcock, Natalie and Ron Kenkel, Timothy and Charisse Ortmeier, Tom and Marcia Schnack, Ken and Irene Burson, Terry and Charlotte Bentley, Fasco, Michelle and Kent Tjar-des, Ted and Ginger Rehmann, Jim and Barb O’Brien, Janet and Joseph Torrez, Anne and Robert Bothe, Larry and Cynthia Hald, Ken and Judy Nanfito, Gary and Sue Knapp, Susan and Robert Knapp, Kathryn and Kenneth Hanson, Arthur and Joan Luebbert, Joseph and Mary Beveridge

WhitneyFrom: Bill Gaus

Darold WhittrupFrom: Douglas and Elaine Wilwerding

Betty J. Wilfing

Jennifer L. (Gregory) WilliamsFrom: Shawn and Teresa Fernald, Family and friends

Bethany Lin WillsonFrom: Donna and Kenneth Eckles

Milo WinansFrom: Robert Winans

Gary Lee Witecki and HarleyFrom: The Duffners, Tom and Pam Clanton, John and Stephanie Koralseki, Euclid and Mary de Souza, Ron and Barbara Schaefer, Maurice and Bilge Quinlan

Paula Wolfson KesslerFrom: Rod Kessler, Leona Wolfson, Rhonda Coale, Steve and Darlene Palmesano, Jane Kessler and Audrey Brown, Liz and RJ Neary, John and Jane Berger, Joe and Pam Schutt, John and Carolyn Gehring, Jill and Jon Packer, mary and John Schuele, Susan and Ronald Peterson, Family and friends, Patty and Steve Nogg, Jeff and Sandy

Passer, John and Anne Nelson, Louis and Ann Wolfson

Jim YoungFrom: Anonymous

ZowieFrom: Marcy and Joel Patton

ZuluFrom: Bill Gaus, Jim Pyrzynski, Ron Wilson

AbbyFrom: James and Linda Dinsmore

Amy Ahrens – Happy Holidays!!!From: Julie Paustian

Alice – Happy Holidays!!!From: Robert Hennings

Karen Anderson and Jim Ramiriz – Happy Holidays!!!From: Wanda England

Andy, Yorkie, Coco, Buddy, Lucky, Clark, Rocky, and JoJoFrom: Jim and Fran Hoover

Dick Armstrong – Congratula-tions!!!From: Kiewit Companies Foundation

Jennifer Bakkerud – Happy Birthday!!!From: Rich and Jules

BaronFrom: Anonymous

Kathy Barrett and Jack McDonnellFrom: Jerry and Barbara

Beau – Happy Holidays!!!From: Jeff and Jane Hix

Charrise Beck, Crosley and Quinn – Happy Holidays!!!From: Colleen Finke

Linda Bendorf – Happy Holidays!!!From: Sharon Busch

Reece Benesch – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mike Gentile

Sondra Bennett – Happy Holidays!!!From: Kathy Bennett

Charlie Bird and family – Happy Holidays!!!From: Norma Harrow

Melanie Breault – Happy Holidays!!!From: Joseph and Josephine Breault

Jan and Mike Brezina – Happy Holidays!!!From: Lois Olsen

Marv and Linda Broman – Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary!!!From: Larry and Linda Finigan

Molly K. Bruggeman – Happy Birthday!!!From: William C. Burri

Claudia Burchard – Happy Holidays!!!From: Larry and Virginia Henderson

Don Carlson – Happy Holidays!!!From: Anna Carlson

Casey Jo, Lindsey and BaileyFrom: Mike and Tammy Yarmon

Charlotte Church – Happy Holidays!!!From: Lee and Ellen Ehlers

Sara Clark – Happy Holidays!!!From: Steve Clark

Cloudy, Murphy and Tucker From: Gayle Pullen

Ben and Claire Copple From: Bruce Frasier

Dad – Merry Christmas!!!From: Buddy

Bruce Dale – Happy Holidays!!!From: Betty Foster

Mary E. Davis – Happy Holidays!!!From: Sidney and Christine Davis

Josie de Nourie – Happy Birthday!!!From: Ann Cavanaugh Edleman, Tylee Marion

Kathleen Degen – Happy Holidays!!!From: Secret Santa

Jon Deuchler and Terry Andreone – Happy Holidays!!!From: Steve, Lucie, Beth, Joel, Bambi and Vaughn Case

Dr. Joe DiMari and Harvey Oaks Animal HospitalFrom: Robert and Terri Mathews

The Disco Pandas: Adrianna, Fifi, Caleb, Kaden, Erin, and Olivia

DJ and DakotaFrom: Marcia Clark

Laura Doll – Happy Holidays!!!From: Cathy Chapman

Camryn Dragsten – Happy Birthday!!!From: Family and friends

Mike and Robin Feimer – Happy Holidays!!!From: Jennifer Baker

Maria Gaebler – Happy Birthday!!!From: Mary Garrison

Danielle Galvin – Happy Holidays!!!From: Vincent Galvin

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital From: Steven and Susan Scholer

GeorgiaFrom: Konda and Tim Nietfeld

Nelson Gordman – Happy 75th Birthday!!!From: Phyllis and Dick

Dr. Michael GraceFrom: Estate of Wayne L. Fox

Denise GurssFrom: Ron and Lynette Short

Beth Hall – Happy Holidays!!!From: Donald Croft

LtCol (Ret) and Mrs. Gary Hammond – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mary Beyer

Rick and Ann Hargreaves – Happy Holidays!!!From: Kathryn Couch

Harley and Jake From: Linda Jess

Paul and Romona Harlow and family – Happy Holidays!!!From: Bob and Debbie Bezousek and family

The Harsin family – Merry Christmas!!!From: Linda Miller

Sue HawkinsFrom: Anonymous

Murphy HawksFrom: Jennifer Hawks

Ron and Jerane Hayworth – Merry Christmas!!!From: Stacy and Craig Groff

Roy Helm – Happy Holidays!!!From: Pamela King

John Hoffmaster – Happy Holidays!!!From: Hugh Williams

Dr. Ron Hollins – Happy Holidays!!!From: Linda Dobry

Stanley J How, Jr.From: Performance Engineering

JakeFrom: Linda and Larry Finigan

JiFrom: Anonymous

Glenda and Larry Kalina – Happy Holidays!!!From: Ann Frame

Fumiyo Kaneko – Happy Holidays!!!From: Sherri Geerdes

Joe and Sarah Kapusnick – Happy Holidays!!!From: Aunt Gina

Bennett Karmazin – Happy Birthday!!!From: Dennis Harms

Janet and Jenny Katz – Happy Holidays!!!From: Karen Engborg

Sherri Kaufmann – Happy Holidays!!!From: Dale and Darla Langendorfer

Grandma Jeannine Kean – Happy Holidays!!!From: Garrett, Connie, Rhylee and Adasyn Kean

Missy and Lacy KelseyFrom: Kevin and Traci Kelsey

Emily Koppold – Happy Birthday!!!From: Sheryl Koehn

Evan and Lindsay KorfFrom: Steve and Patty Henrichsen

Tributes, continued

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Honors

Gordon KrentzFrom: Linda and Larry Finigan

James and Michelle Larsen – Happy Holidays!!!From: Joe and Gayle Martin

Walt and Jayne Laster – Happy Holidays!!!From: Craig and Diane Crews

The Lenagh familyFrom: Mary and Craig Ramsbottom

Paige and Mike Lewis – Happy Holidays!!!From: Elaine Rossi

Grant and Susan Linder – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mary and Gary Linder

Greg and Susan Linder – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mary and Gary Linder

Little SquirrelFrom: Anonymous

Maggie – Happy Holidays!!!From: Carol Deman

Marilyn ManciniFrom: Mamie Jackson of Jackson Group Omaha

Erin Martin and Matt Fillingsness – Happy Holidays!!!From: Virgil David Martin

Katelynn Marxsen – Happy Holidays!!!From: Craig and Jo Anne

Marjie MassagliaFrom: John Ringwalt

Maverick, Cody, Laurie, Sophie, Kylie and PeytonFrom: Anonymous

Maya and Mani – Happy Holidays!!!From: Nan and Papa

Lisa and Wrigley McAvoy – Happy Holidays!!!From: Erin McAvoy

Connie McCabe – Happy Holidays!!!From: Barbara Fangman

Roberta McCampbell – Merry Christmas!!!From: Daniel Conway

MistFrom: Robin Davis and Billie McCoy

Jean Moss – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mary Rehorst

Duffy Murray – Happy Holidays!!!From: Onalee Doss

Alex and Cyndi Nather – Happy Holidays!!!From: Chealsea Nather and Deborah Golder

Nancy Neher – Happy Holidays!!!From: Kenneth Neher

Wrenny Newman – Happy Birthday!!!From: Jackie Reilly

NHS StaffFrom: Rosey Higgs

Karin Nilsson – Merry Christmas!!!From: Mickey

Judy Olson – Happy Birthday!!!From: John, Jeanne, Todd, Julie and Maia

Debbie OwensFrom: Mitch Ulrich

Chuck Peterson – Happy Birthday!!!From: Linda and Larry Finigan

Snickers, Daisy Mae, and Fred PetersonFrom: Chuck and Char Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Phillips – Happy Holidays!!!From: Rich, Nathan and Charris James

Blynken Price – Happy Holidays!!!From: Hilarie and Eugene Price

Karen Rainwater – Happy Holidays!!!From: Your friends in General Services

Michael Ramcharan – Happy Holidays!!!From: David and Farah Ramcharan

Carol Rankin and family – Merry Christmas!!!From: Sara and John Cloud

Mary RankinFrom: Jeanne and Steve Aarhus

Erin Ridder – Merry Christmas!!!From: Kelly and Brian Ridder, Allison Shanks

Riley and Baxter From: Dan and Suzanne Tuma

Lynn and Dan Roper – Merry Christmas!!!From: John and Carm

Steve and Ann Rosenblatt – Happy 50th Anniversary!!!From: Nelson and Linda Gordman

RosieFrom: Anonymous

Adi and Adyan Sabir – Happy Birthday!!!From: Wesley Kendall

Ari SaltzmanFrom: The Zweiback family

Julie and Otto SamsonFrom: Kaeli Samson

Sandy – Happy Holidays!!!From: Sheri Farrar

Etta and Keana SchlarbFrom: Mary Ramsbottom

Jim and Binny Schroeder – Happy Holidays!!!From: The Honorable Jerry and Maria Moran

ScruffyFrom: Catherine and C.D. Duran

ShadowFrom: Robin Davis and Billie McCoy

Nicole Shonka – Happy Birthday!!!From: Tom and Carol Shonka

Megan Shortridge and Walter From: Ronald and Mary Shortridge

Howard Staff – Congratulations!!!From: Kiewit Companies Foundation

Mason and Jessica Stewart – Happy Holidays!!!From: Jean Latham

Mary Stoeber – Happy Holidays!!!From: Terence Swanson

Sidney Strnad – Happy Holidays!!!From: William Maack

Phoebe Su – Happy Birthday!!!From: Jason and Jasmine Pittack, Family and friends

Heather Svehla – Happy Birthday!!!From: Mary Jo Osterholm

My “Sweater Dog”From: Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James Sykora – Happy Holidays!!!From: Karen Nolan

Mary ThompsonFrom: Paul Horky and Jocelyn Rob-ertshaw

Thundr, Ralph, Smuckers, JD and Mina From: Patty Evans

Steve TorpyFrom: Marge Torpy

Nick Trimberger and Jack and Chessie – Merry Christmas!!!From: Cherie Trimberger

The Trout family – Happy Holidays!!!

Judy Varner From: Andy Seaman and Robyn Steely

Iryl Voelte – Happy Holidays!!!From: Don and Nancy, Hilary and Dan Keegan

Bob, Annette and Bo Wells – Happy Holidays!!!From: Barbara Binns

C.L. and Rachel Werner – Happy Holidays!!!From: Chuck and Adena Peterson

Elizabeth West – Happy Holidays!!!From: Matthew Vandenack

Pamela Whitted-Gleason From: Pete Whitted

Missy Wiesner – Happy Holidays!!!From: Steve and Michelle Flynn

Caryl WinslowFrom: Jolene Barr

Millie Zadina – Happy Holidays!!!From: Mary Kathleen Gruidel

The animals in our lives give us unconditional love, affection and friendship every day. When you provide for the Nebraska Humane Society in your estate planning, you are helping to save the lives of homeless animals.

MAKE A GIFT THROUGH YOUR WILL/ESTATE AND CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Bequest (a specific amount or residuary percentage in your will)

• Charitable Remainder Trust • Beneficiary of a life insurance policy, retirement

plan, CD, property or bank account

JOIN THE PAWS FOREVER LEGACY SOCIETYIf you choose to include the Nebraska Humane Society in your estate plans, we hope you consider joining our Paws Forever Legacy Society. Your legacy will guarantee that the animals in our community receive the care they need well into the future. In addition, your leadership will inspire others to become Paws Forever Legacy Society members.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONLegal name: Nebraska Humane Society Address: 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134 Tax ID #: 47-037-8997Exempt Status: 501 (c) (3)

What happens when you can no longer care for your pet? Such uncertainty can weigh heavily on your mind. Our Paws for Life program allows you to rest easy knowing your pets will be cared for and loved. This is a benefit of our Paws Forever Legacy Society, for anyone who provides for the homeless animals in their wills or estate plans. When a Paws Forever member passes away, we will guarantee a home for their healthy, adoptable pets.

We’re pleased to make this program available to help pet owners plan for their companions’ futures, as Paws Forever Legacy Society members ensure a healthy financial future for NHS that allows us to save and enrich the lives of the animals we serve.

Please contact the Gift Planning Office with any questions or to request more information:

Call us at (402) 905-3435 or email giftplanning@nehumanesociety.org

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PERMIT NO 80

NHS is profoundly grateful to our Corporate Sponsors for their support. For information about becoming a corporate partner, call 402-905-3483

Companies who care

8929 Fort StreetOmaha, NE 68134

CALENDAR of EVENTS

SEP

WALK/5KNHS Meadow8 to 11:30 a.m.

Grab your friends and family and join us for our biggest annual fundraiser. Walk or run, then stay and play. Details on page 3.

27 OCT

PURSES FOR PAWSRegency Court5:30 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy wine and apps while you peruse for purses at this silent auction. It’s guilt-free shopping to benefit the animals!

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DOGGIE DIPSSwim with your dogs!

Aug. 2: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lee Valley Pool

Aug. 5: 6 to 7:30 p.m.Cryer Pool

Aug. 9: 5:30 to 7 p.m.Gallagher Pool

Visit www.nehumanesociety.org for more information on the following upcoming events:

JULY 17

ALES FOR TAILSLegacy Hall7 to 11 p.m.

A party for the animals! Drink delicious libations from Benson Brewery and dance the night away to tunes by the Fishheads.