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HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force

Rescues TrooperFrom Horrific Dragging

Trooper when he was rescued

The day before Thanksgiving2012 was a horrific day for an innocent 5½ month old puppy. Tied between atruck and trailer, the puppy was dragged more than a mile and a half on city streets and interstate highway by aseemingly unsuspecting driver.

Seeing the puppy in distress,another driver called police andsignaled for the truck owner topull over. What they saw wasnearly unspeakable. The puppywas covered with blood. Largeareas of his skin were torn off. But, he was still alive.

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Watch Sonny’s Inspiring Story

2013 Second Chances Telethon

8-10 p.m., March 6, KMOV-TV

Winter 2013

Humane Society of Missouri

DirectoryWebsitewww.hsmo.orgwww.longmeadowrescueranch.orgwww.amcma.orgMain Number314-647-8800Report Animal Abuse and Neglect 314-647-4400 or 800-383-9835Adoption Centers Adoptions, Pet Lost and Found, Cremation Services

St. Louis City Center 314-951-1562Westport Area Center 314-951-1588Chesterfield Valley Center 636-530-0805

www.StLLostPets.orgAdoption Centers Hours

Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Sun. noon-4 p.m.

Animal Medical Center of Mid-America All locations 314-951-1534Patients seen by appointmentSt. Louis City Center and Westport Area Center

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Sat. 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m.Sun. CLOSED

Chesterfield Valley CenterMon.- Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Sat. 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m.Sun. CLOSED

Donations 314-951-1542Memberships, auto donations, planned givingVolunteer Program 314-951-1577Longmeadow Rescue Ranch 636-583-8759

Open House: Fridays noon-3 p.m.Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Other adoption hours by appointmentLocation Addresses:Headquarters/St. Louis City Center –

1201 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110Westport Area Center – 2400 Drilling

Service Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043Chesterfield Valley Center – 17357 Edison

Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005Longmeadow Rescue Ranch – 480 Josephs

Rd., Union, MO 64084All locations closed major holidays.Tails StaffPublisher – Kathryn Warnick, presidentManaging Editor – Jeane Jae, vice president

of CommunicationsEditor – Karen Isbell, Isbell InkContributors – Bob Curran, Sue GassnerDesign – Amy Faulkenberry, Edge Creative Photography – Mike Bizelli; employees,

volunteers and supporters of the Humane Society of Missouri

Tails is published quarterly by the Humane Society of Missouri.

MissionSince 1870, the Humane Society of Missourihas been dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to allanimals in need—large and small—that havebeen abused, neglected or abandoned. Our mission is to end the cycle of abuse andpet overpopulation through our rescue andinvestigation efforts, spay/neuter programs and educational classes. We are committed tocreating lasting relationships between peopleand animals through our adoption programsand our shelter pet training program. We further support that bond by makingavailable world-class veterinary care.2

Hosted by Great Day St. Louis’ Virginia Kerr and KMOV Anchor Jasmine Huda, this two-hourbroadcast features uplifting and heartwarmingstories about animals who were rescued, rehabilitated and adopted into loving forever homes thanks to thehard work and dedication ofour staff, volunteers, andsupporters like you.

Tune in and learn aboutSonny, a Boxer puppy cruelly

and intentionally burned. When the Humane Society of Missouri’sAnimal Cruelty Task Force rescued him in June of 2012, he waswandering the streets of St. Louis. You won’t want to miss hisinspiring tale of recovery.

And Jema, a 3-week-old kitten heroically rescued after falling into a construction trench, was nicknamed Mud Pie when shearrived at the shelter dirty and starving.

Do you believe in second chances? We do!

Find out where Sonny and Jema are now. Tune in to the Second Chances Telethon, 8 p.m. March 6 on KMOV-TV, Channel 4.

March 6KMOV-TV’sVirginia Kerrand JasmineHuda host

2013SecondChancesTelethon8-10 p.m.March 6

And you can help us make them possible bypledging your support during the HumaneSociety of Missouri Second ChancesTelethon on March 6.

Jasmine Huda

Virginia Kerr

Neglected to the Nth Degree – Stone County

Life for Sid, a four-year-old West Highland Terrier mix, had beenanything but easy. On October 16, our Animal Cruelty TaskForce found him living in filth—the floors covered with trash,animal waste and grime. Fleas crawled all over him, and so muchof his hair was missing that it was difficult to determine his breed.

Walking through the rest of the house, we discovered a BassettHound whose nails were so long they had grown into his paw. AndSid alerted us to a third dog, and the biggest heartbreak of therescue. There in the bathroom lay a Beagle. Sid stood beside hisfriend and desperately tried to nudge him awake. But it was toolate. “It was a heart-wrenching sight, and one we won’t soonforget,” said Mike Perkins, director of the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force.

In cooperation with the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, ACTrescued Sid along with 14 other dogs, 10 horses, five cats, achicken and a duck from a property west of Galena. One horsewas more than 600 pounds underweight and so weak he couldbarely get on and off the trailer.

Released from Misery –Johnson County

Jack spent his life crammed in a filthy cage, unable to seethrough his matted, tangled hair. His poor body was infested with fleas and he was in pain from a skin infection. Jack’s life was miserable.

October 30, the HSMO Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT)rescued Jack and 44 other animals, including Chihuahuas, Shi

Tzus and a rabbit,from an unlicensedbreeder. Many werehoused in stacked,wire crates with twoto three animals per crate. Piles of animal wastereached a foot highin some places. The stench wasoverwhelming.Little to no food orwater was availablefor Jack and hisfellow animals, and some were very thin.

Starved to Death – Maries County

Responding to a report of animalabuse, the MariesCounty Sheriff’sOffice foundemaciated animalsand deceasedanimal carcasseson the property.

On September27, ACT teammembers rescued40 animals (dogs,rabbits, horsesand goats) from a property north of Vienna. The animals had littleaccess to food, fresh water or adequate shelter. The water that wasavailable to the dogs was contaminated with urine and feces.

Mango, a severely malnourished and pregnant mare,immediately went to an equine emergency center. Sadly, she didnot survive, nor did one other horse. Mango’s foal, Kiwi, is beinghand-fed by staff and is expected to recover.

Several goats, pigs, sheep and cattle remain. The MissouriDepartment of Agriculture has discussed appropriate care of thoseanimals with the owner. The Humane Society of Missouri will bemonitoring the property for their well being.

Rescue Update from the Animal Cruelty Task Force

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Above from left: Laurie Godsey, Surgery Technician; Megan Laffler-Hickey, Vet Tech Institute intern;Mary Heisler, Surgical Assistant

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Director of Shelter Medicine Dr. Mark Wright and HSMOVeterinarian Dr. Matthew Shivelbine wasted no time evaluatingand treating the critically injured dog. It was touch and go for thefirst few hours. The veterinarians had concerns about shock,dehydration and loss of blood, and infection. And Trooper wasobviously underweight, indicating possible malnutrition beforethis incident.

Five days later the young, resilient dog was still hanging inthere, tail wagging, despite the fact that all of his legs were injuredand there was fear that one leg might have to be amputated. Bynow he had been dubbed Trooper, a fitting name that was justwhat the doctor ordered. “Fortunately, Trooper had no seriousinternal injuries,” said Dr. Wright. “We worked hard to fend off

serious infection and he ate and drank well almost from the beginning.”

In another five days, Trooper was taking a few steps andenjoying a toy. Doctors determined he was healing well and his leg might be saved.

Treating the Whole DogAs Trooper improved physically, his rehabilitation transitioned

to the next phase—behavior and socialization. “He’s still verymuch a puppy,” said Shelter Animal Behavior Manager LindaCampbell. “We are working with Trooper to make sure he iscomfortable around people and has good puppy manners. We are also having lots of fun playing with him and watching his engaging personality emerge.”

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Police called the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force. Cruelty Investigators

Anne Vincent and Leslie Waldschmidt were on the scene within minutes. Vincent carefully

lifted the dog and immediately brought him to Humane Society veterinarians. Waldschmidt

stayed to calm the distraught driver and work with police to determine how this happened.

Puppy Dragged More Than aHeroic staff efforts + puppy’s resilient spirit

Trooper rests after 5 days of intensive treatments.

Trooper on November 21, the day of his rescue.

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Outpouring of Support“We have received overwhelming interest in helping

Trooper,” said Kathy Warnick, president of the Humane Society. “His story really hit a chord withanimal lovers everywhere. Cards, letters,gifts, and donations have come in from allover the world! We truly are grateful.”

Ongoing InvestigationWorking with the St. Louis City Police

Department and the St. Louis City CircuitAttorney’s Warrant Office, HSMO’s AnimalCruelty Task Force provided key videosurveillance evidence and extensiveinvestigative and veterinary reports whichculminated in a charge of animal abusebeing filed Dec. 14, 2012 against a personbelieved to be responsible for the injuries toTrooper. “Since the day of the incident,HSMO’s animal cruelty investigators workeddiligently developing and following leads,conducting follow-up interviews andcanvassing neighborhoods in a determinedeffort to gather and provide the evidence

needed to prosecute this case,” said Mike Perkins, director of Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force. “We owe it to Trooper, the millions of people around the worldappalled by this crime and to our community to ensure that thoseresponsible are held accountable.”

The efforts to rescue, save and find a forever home for Troopertruly were made by the entire HSMO organization. “We haveteams of people working the investigation; seeing to Trooper’smedical care, comfort and adoption; and organizational supportteams working to make sure we can continue this work 365 days a year,” noted Debbie Hill, vice president of Operations for theHumane Society. “Unfortunately, we deal with animal cruelty and neglect every day, so it’s heartening to be reminded thatthere are so many good, caring people out there who want to put an end to it.”

Anyone who witnesses or suspects animal abuse or neglectshould contact the Humane Society of Missouri Animal AbuseHot Line 314-647-4400.

Mile Behind Truck = Wonderful Second Chance

Follow Trooperon Facebook for updates,photos andvideos.

Trooper was walking gingerly just a week after his rescue.

Trooper enjoying the attentions of one of his HSMO caretakers, Amy McCubbins

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Is this Dog Dangerous?

Winter 2013

Many dogs come through our doors with unknown histories. Is the dog trustworthy? Or might it hurt a person or another animal?

Objective testing standards called Safety Assessment forEvaluating Rehoming (SAFER) help identify the risk of futureaggression.

“We use the SAFER assessment as a tool to bring out responsespredictive of future aggression,” said Linda Campbell, ShelterAnimal Behavior manager.

The assessment measures:• Comfort level with restraint and touch

• Reaction to new experiences including movement and sound

• Bite inhibition

• Behavior around food and toys

• Arousal level toward other dogs

Dogs exhibiting dangerous levels of aggression cannot be offered for adoption. “We have an obligation to our adopters that the dogs we make available are healthy and not a danger to peopleor other pets,” explained Debbie Hill, vice president of Operations.“We cannot knowingly offer an aggressive dog for adoption.”

Shelters that employ SAFER-assessment or other research-basedbehavior assessments report fewer complaints of aggression, moreadoptions and better client interactions, according to its developer Dr. Emily C. Weiss of the ASPCA.

Correction The Winter 2012 issue of Tails Magazine featured the HSMO Adoption Program, saluting the menand women who take care of shelter animals. It contained a quote incorrectly attributed to Julia Kelley, dataspecialist and certified SAFER evaluator. The words incorrectly described how we identify the risk of futureaggression. The story above, “Is This Dog Dangerous,” accurately describes the process. –Editors

We find out, with SAFER Assessments

The SAFER assessment techniques pictured here help evaluate the risk of future aggression.

Certified SAFER evaluator Mindy Held administersthe evaluation for many dogs received by HSMO.

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‘Diva’ Cat Rescued from DitchThings did not look good for littleMud Pie when she was rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri.

The eight-week-old calico, trapped in a constructiontrench, was dirty, dehydrated and near death.Veterinary staff nurtured her through a six-week-longrecuperation.

Her new family learned of the Mud Pie’s brush with death only after they’d adopted her.

“We didn’t know she was a star,” said Sally Bell, referring to thepublicity the rescued kitten received, “but she knows it. She’s afeisty diva and hilarious to watch.” She was re-named Jema,using first initials of the four grandchildren of Jack and SallyBell (Jared, Emma, Mackenzie and Austin).

Jema’s photo now appears on a Humane Society van, no surprise to the feline diva who expects star treatment.

Jema has taken a shine to 18-pound cat Coconut, also adopted from the Humane Society.“She jumps on him, lays on top of him and chews on him,” said Bell. “When he’s had

enough he opens the closet door, goes in and shuts it.” Three-year-old Gisa, also rescued, issomewhat of a sourpuss, “but Jema doesn’t care,” added Bell. “She pounces on her, too.”“I know it takes a lot of money to help the animals,” she added. “Jema’s medical expenses

must have been enormous. Anything I can do to help the Humane Society raise funds, I will do. ”

Jema and Coconut

Jema and Sally Bell

Fostering Second ChancesHow does the HumaneSociety help animals that:

• Arrive nursing a litter,

• Are weaned but too young to be adopted,

• Need to recover from injuries,

• Have never played or lived indoors?

To learn more about becoming an animal foster parent, contact the Volunteer Office at volunteers@hsmo.org or 314-951-1521.

Sue Alkire, coordinator of HSMO’s St. LouisCity Center Foster Program

Since 1996, the answer has been the HumaneSociety Foster Parent Program. Volunteers care foranimals in their own homes until they are matureor healthy enough to be placed for adoption.

“Fostering allows animals a time to grow, heal and experience kindness, sometimes for thevery first time,” said Sue Alkire, coordinator ofHSMO’s St. Louis City Center Foster program. The one-on-one interaction with humans helpsdogs and cats learn to live with people and co-exist with other animals.

The average stay for fostered animals is threeweeks. “We couldn’t do it without the volunteerswho modify their homes and lives and lavishattention on their charges!” she commented. The Foster Program provides a big helping handtoward the second chance these pets need to findtheir forever homes.

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See complete class descriptions andregister online at hsmo.org or call314-951-1579 for more information.Except for Ranch-O-Rama, all classesare held at the Humane SocietyHeadquarters. The cost is $35 perchild per class. See you this summer!

The Dog Days of Summer are Fun at HSMO!

Kids for Critters Camps 2013A week-long get-together to explore the world of cats, dogs, hamstersand rabbits, AND horses, cows, goats and other farm animals. Interactdaily with shelter animals. Meet guide dogs and therapy animals andinvestigate careers with animals. On Friday, we’ll visit the rescuedanimals at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO.

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pmCost: $250June 24 - 28 Ages 6 - 8July 15 - 19 Ages 9 - 11July 29 - August 2 Ages 12 - 14

Our popular, fun Animal Adventures and campseducate and inspire children and teens. Sign upearly; camps fill quickly!

Ranch-O-RamaOne creature at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch knows how to open up all the stalls and let the other animals out at night and another can dance on his hind legs. And look outDavid Beckham, one animal can playsoccer! Enjoy guided tours and hayrides.(Bring a sack lunch.)

Wednesday June 19, 2013Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO10am - 1pmAges 6 & up

Whisker WhimsyJoin us as we explore the important rolethat whiskers play in the lives of our furryfriends. This camp is full of cats andrabbits and hamsters and gerbils and their whiskers, too.

Tuesday July 2, 20139:00 am - noonAges 6 & up

Pawsitively PurrfectPets: Cats vs Dogs Join us as we explore the world of allthings canine and feline. We’ll meet someof the wonderful four-pawed residents inour shelter and discover why dogs andcats make the most puuurrfect pals.

Tuesday July 9, 20139:00 am - noonAges 6 & up

Pawrates of the CaribbeanArggggh, mateys! You be the pirates andseek the hidden treasures on Shelter PetIsland. Dig for answers that promise agolden future for our pets.

Thursday July 11, 20139:00 am - noonAges 6 & up (we’ll divide into groups by age)

American Girl® Camp American Girl® dolls have compassion foranimals and strive to make life better forthem. Bring your favorite doll (any kind)and together we will spend the morninghelping the animals in our shelter.

Tuesday July 23, 20139:00 am - noonAges 7 & up

Be a Superhero for the AnimalsDevelop your own superhero, the cape,symbol and super powers needed to helpanimals and meet real life super pets andpeople making a heroic difference.

Thursday July 25, 20139:00 am - noonAges 6 & up

Mad Scientist CampWhat kind of dogs do Mad Scientists likebest? LABS of course! Slide on your safetygoggles, snap on your rubber gloves andjoin us as we introduce you to careers thathelp animals. Visit our surgery suites,peer in microscopes, view intestinalworms and identify pesky bugs. Try on a career in animal medicine.

Tuesday August 6, 20139:00 am - noonAges 8 & up

Petkins Pet Parent Camp Leave this camp an expert in pet care andknow how to put your best paw forwardfor your newly adopted (plush) pet.

Thursday August 8, 20139:00 am - noonAges 6 & up

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Bark in the ParkSave the date: May 18For the largestdog walk andfestival in theMidwest atForest Park in St. Louis, Mo.

Balloon GlowSave the date: September 20

More than 800people marveled as colorful hot airballoons lit up the night before

the Great Forest Park Balloon Race.Proceeds from the Balloon Glow benefitthe Humane Society of Missouri. Balloon Glow-Rious!

Purses & Pumps for Pooches & PalsSave the date: June 20The 2012 event, sponsored by theWomen’s Leadership Council (WLC), raised $74,000 for the HSMO AnimalCruelty fund. WLC is leading a campaignto purchase a specially equipped vehicleto house and transport animals rescuedfrom puppy mills, hoarders or disasters.

Upcoming Events for 2013

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By Bob Curran, Hospital Administrator

For decades, the HumaneSociety has battled an inaccuratepublic perception that ourveterinary medicine clinics treatedonly shelter animals or petsadopted from HSMO. In August,HSMO renamed its three HSMOVeterinary Medical Centerslocated in St. Louis City, MarylandHeights and Chesterfield Valley.

Welcome to the Animal MedicalCenter of Mid-America, benefiting

animals in need at the the Humane Society of Missouri.As always, all three locations of Animal Medical Center of

Mid-America are open to the public. Each continues to provide high quality care and treatment, use state-of-the-art technology andmaintain competitive pricing. All three are accredited by the AmericanAnimal Hospital Association—The Standard of Veterinary Excellence.

The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America remains a division of the Humane Society of Missouri.

Visit the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America online at www.amcma.org for informationabout its services and request appointments and medication refills. Or call 314-951-1534.

Name Change Clarifies Veterinary Services

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Kelso came to Longmeadow when he was justfour weeks old. The calf was living alone in a filthyconcrete stall without food or water. At first, hedidn’t even know how to drink from a bottle. Nowhe weighs about 2,000 pounds. Because he needed so much hands-on care, Kelsobecame a pet. He’s friendly and likes to lick visitors with his long, scratchy tongue.

Miss Molly was rescued in May 2011 with 40 other llamas. All were near deathfrom lack of food and suffered from parasites. Shy at first, Miss Molly is becominga friendly Barn Buddy willing to have people pet her and give her attention. Withtime and love she has discovered that people are going to take care of her and shewill not be neglected again.

When she was rescued, Tumbleweed was so weak from lack of food she couldnot even stand up, let alone run and play. She was rescued by using a makeshiftsled and placed in a sling at the equine emergency clinic until she could stand. Sixmonths after her rescue, Tumbleweed had gained 280 pounds, more than doublingher weight. Today she is out and about chasing tumbleweeds down.

Three New Barn Buddies at LongmeadowRescue Ranch

To make friends with Kelso, Miss Molly, Tumbleweed and all the Barn Buddies,take a trip to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch near Union, Mo. They’re waiting foryou Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitwww.longmeadowrescueranch.org for map and directions.

Tumbleweed

Miss Molly

Kelso

In Memory of PetsAnnabelle and ShadyMs. Rina Panzeri

AnnieThe Rosados

Austin and EchoJohn Campbell

Bailey GrossBarbara and John Lewington

BallyJim and Lyn

BBMr. and Mrs. Calvin N.

Nicholson

BellaGpa Jerry and Gma Marylin

BogartMrs. Shari Dover

BrandiganBrenda S. Haalboom

BrandyLaura Gehrin-Rodger

BuddyMr. Robert M. Friedman

CalBrandy L. Burkhalter

Callie GirlMr. Richard Radford

ChablisEd and Snip

CharlieRandall A. Martin

Charlie, Brandy, and Fee Fee

Quilline Vaughn

Cheyenne, Campfire DogMr. and Mrs. Stanley Marshall

Chopper Foppiano-RossMs. Chris Buckel

CinderMarilyn Zimmermann

ColeCousin Peg, Ding and King

Cotton and GooberMrs. Linda Stevens

DaisyJennifer ColeMr. and Mrs. John Staffier

Daisy WeinstockEmily and C.B. Gebhard

DiceyJoyce Kremer

DoxiKatherine Rapp

Dozer, Jerry, and YertleMr. and Mrs. Harry J. Visser

DuncanThe Tesslers and All Your

Friends at BUI

Dutchess, Tiger, Rebel, Danzy and Dixie

Dan Zanitsch

EddieGreg and Chuck

Edmund GrayAnn Cramer

The Epps Family’s CrittersSam and Ruthie Cardinale

FritzieBetty Gschwind

George VoylesThe Northwall Clan

GertieNancy Spiegel

GracieTyler OlsenGreg and Chuck

GuinessJim and Dorothy Wilhite

GuzzieLinda R. Reifschneider

GusBuff and Donn

HenryMr. Neil Scully

HoganMr. and Mrs. Timothy J.

Welby

HollywoodHumane Society Auxiliary

Hunter and CasperMr. and Mrs. Brian Gibson

IcicleMrs. Shari Dover

JackGary and DianaBrett Porter

Jack EvansMarilyn and Joel Monson

Jack WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Dean

Williams, Jr.

JakeMrs. Margaret R. Hart

JamiMr. and Mrs. James Granger

JoeyDr. Jane Otto

KadyDiane Weber and David

Nemerov

Katie Carol Schoeffel and

Robert Klute

Katie SlaterYour Friends at WebsterMr. and Mrs. Gary M. Thien

KatyPam and Cal

Mr. KittyMichael B. Cobb

Ladi Warner-MuchaMark and Jill Ralph

LilyAnn Cramer

Lou LouMr. and Mrs. Stuart Block

LucyNicki, Chris, Alex and Jonah

MadieYour MSD Team

MaggieDavid Nemerov and

Diane WeberJune King

MaverickLainey E. Agers

MaxSteve Couch, Rick Price,

and BuddyDebbie, Tim, and The Girls

MayaKent Meronek

Midnight, Pepper, Patches, and Cricket

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Niemeyer

MinnieRobert M. Friedman

MollieMr. and Mrs. Richard Potvin

MollyMarcia L. O’Connell

MonkArlene Zarembka

Morgan and VivianChris and Jack Rosteck

MuffinMr. and Mrs. Guy A.

Buchanan

NikoEd and Snip

OliverMr. and Mrs. Stuart Block

Oreo and TootieMrs. Beverly Shepard

PaigeRebecca Pierce

Peanut BohnertKerri and Kevin Kachmar

Ms. Pookie SiotosIrene Siotos

PepperMr. Chris Brenner and

Mr. Tyler OlsonMarilyn and Joel Monson

PimmEveryone at Pattering

Paws – Elizabeth, Sue, Lynne and Brooks

Bunny and Hord Armstrong and Spinner

Marion and Van Black

PonchoCarole Burns

PopeyeDianne Carlile

PumaDianne Carlile

Pumpkin LeonhardtEdda Leonhardt

QuincyDavid Nemerov and

Diane Weber

RebelDebbie Seeck

RockyHarold and Peggy Massey;

Dennis and Sharon Coogan

RogerLaura Peterson

RosieGwen and Caroline

Rosie and Princess LeiaSheryl Andrews and

Frank Steeves

Roxanne, Tommy Boy, Baby I and II, and Sarah

Philip Alvarado

Roxy, Ryder and RufusMr. and Mrs. John R. Haug

Sadie, the perpetually happy dog

Meg Petri

SadieNancie Fitzwater

SammyLarry, Susan and Wally Wolfe

ScarlettMichael and Rebecca

Zaccarello

Scooby, Gertie, Cookie, Sheba, Huey and Holly

Jennifer

ShebaTracy C. Green

SidneyShari Dover

Mr. SkidNancy K. Beard

SkyAaron Williams

Smokey and TuckerMr. and Mrs. Herman

Rapert, Jr.

SnoopyBeth Johnson

SpankyLewis and Wanda McBride

SparkyMr. and Mrs. Stuart Block

SquirtMr. David Obedin and

Ms. Clare M. Davis

StoreyGege and Papa

TannerDarlene Knight

T.J.Richard Radford

TobyMr. and Mrs. Dennis Coogan

Todie Girl BrownSam and Ruthie Cardinale

TuckerPaul and Carol MuserDiane Weber and

David Nemerov

WebsterChris, Lisa, Audrey, and Cole

WolfDiane Weber and DavidNemerov

Zoe RedmondRichard and Sharon Zitzmann

In Memory of PeopleMs. Allen’s GrandmotherSecond Grade Class

Jean AlmstedtKaren and Dick MitchellSpanish Lake Hospital

Judith AndersonBill and Carole Greer

Elizabeth “Betty” AntonNancy Zander

Arthur AthuffKathleen Serafin

Virginia “Ginny” AudrainLoving Family and Friends

Ruth BaileyEllisville Works HeadquartersMatt and SandraKurt and Andrea KallausThe Sunnen FoundationKaren Jones and Kathryn

BergkoetterSam and Ruth Cardinale

Mike BalesChuck and Kimberly BalesMrs. Julia D. Frank-Hundman

Kenneth J. BauerThe Jack E. Thomas Family

Jacqueline BaysYour NH Cartus Friends

Jane T. BeckerChristy and Bill Blumenhorst

Walter BeenMrs. Connie Schwarze

Sara BellerJulie Beller

Dale Justin BennettSandra K. Bozell

Glenda BentzNancy Klassen

Doris BernardyThe Crosby Family,

MillstadtKoorosh and Minoo BanayanKathleen R. Young

Esther Brendle BixlerLinda S. Bickel

Lois BlackVirginia ScealfCindy FergusonJenny CallahanJoseph CallahanDavid Baker

Sarah BlackPat Bush and the Staff

at Doc’s

Virginia “Ginny” BradyStephen R. PearceChris Pope and Dotty

Keetman

Helen M. BraiserSusan Miller

Alma BreitensteinNelda and Brian BodemanChristopher and Cathy Page

Edith BrownJudith and Daniel Naunheim

and Nancy M. Slay

Minetta BuffingtonMr. and Mrs. Richard Splitter

Norbert “Woody” William Burlis

Bruce BowserPatti AbbottJenny Ritter

Patricia BurnsFredric HooverBCBSMo Retirees ClubMr. Francisco Lopez III

Honorable Robert Lee Campbell

Linda Vespereny and Glen Shults

Jack and Vicki ChallisDennis BeckleyKathy Henry VesperenyMrs. Ruth StockerThe 21st Judicial Court,

Court en Banc, St. Louis County

Ron and Marge Aylward

Tributes&

MemorialsThe following companies and individuals have contributed $50 or more to

the Humane Society of Missouri as a memorial or in honor of someone special.Donations were received between August 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012.

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A contribution to the Humane Society of Missourimakes a thoughtful gift for any occasion.Donations of $50 or more are listed in Tails magazine. A card can be sent announcing your gift to the individual of your choice. Your donation will make a lasting impact on the lives of animals. For more information, visit hsmo.org/donate or call 314-951-1542.

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The Seabaugh FamilyCliff and Jeannine GoetzEric and Therese TrelzMr. and Mrs. Kenneth H.

SuelthausDoxey Sheldon CampbellCounty Asphalt Paving

Virginia Lee CasalsBoeing Research and

Technology Co-WorkersJulie Vossmeyer’s Friends

at Boeing SeattleRobert JezierskiKathy Tober

Suzanne CastroKaren Heljula

Daniel Eli ChangarMs. B. Linehan

Leslie ChaseMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Ingles

Bobby Lee ChatfieldRita and Lowell John

Thomas M. ChuraThe Polizzi Family

John Edwin ConradesMrs. Mary J. Conrades

Janice DallmanThe Rose and Robb Family

Victoria DiPrimaHarry and Marie Hausmann

Donald DixonMr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bauer

Evelyn R. DoepkeDr. Joy LeeLeonard J. ThomaCathy FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Francis RankinKerri Harting and Dawn

StewartSaint Louis Dept. of PedsThe Parrot PossePhysicians and Staff of

OB-GYN Health PartnersMargaret, Dennis, and

Michelle Diaz

Evelyn R. DreesEd and Marie Howard

LeRoy E. “Lee” DorriesWalsh & Associates, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. George Crowley

Nathaniel Briggs “Nate” Durfee III

Mrs. Shirley Durfee

Mary DurabbPat and Louise Stevenson

Dorothy EaklorRocky, Lisa, and Betty SutorMike’s Autocrafts

Julie Malone FerrelDonna Moore

Linda FoxLinda and Steve Nelson

Martha FoxJulie SchlossRoy and Helen MoskopMr. and Mrs. Raymond GunterMr. and Mrs. Ronald

Anderson

Carol FrumhoffMr. and Mrs. Neil Blackwell

Barbara GaebeAnita GravesMrs. Mary J. Conrades

Audrey Faye GelberThe Shore Family

Richard H. GerdingRichmond Heights Fire

Department

Say-Ju Wang and Tsang Wang

Mr. and Mrs. Mark BassJane SchaeferCity of Richmond Heights

Michelle C. GilmoreDad and Carolyn

Thomas L. Gladders, Sr.The Waterways Journal

Alan GoodrichAnge and Grace Ottolini

Chris Gubbels and Trischa Splitter

Allison S. Cox

Al HannibalRick and Gail Higginbotham

Shirley HansenBrian D. Sommers

Kathleen Myers HardinTom Hardin

Eleanor HardyMr. and Mrs. Richard H.

SimonsonGeorge StairMr. and Mrs. Stefan MorovitzMs. Mary D. LukeKathryn Woodard

Faye HarshfieldThe Flinn and Harshfield

Families

Thomas S. HarvathAll Your Bread Company

Friends

Rolland Charles HaunKevin BarrettMrs. Margaret HaunAlice Luten

Jake HawkinsMarilyn and Joel D. Monson

Thomas HayesSuzi and Rick

Donald HearstJackie Overkamp

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WardMr. and Mrs. John D.

SchaperkotterChristy JamesMr. John Moulton, Jr.Ellen and Bill SedgwickJaney RouseArmin, Myles and Les

Mankofsky

Jack HigginsCommercial Bank of Westport

Emalene HillDarlene Mahaney

Dotty HohltMelvin W. Hohlt

Melinda HoltRonald Holt

Thomas HooverTerri Rea and Jim Zouglas

Loretta HuberMrs. Richard Rzepka

Delores M. HugueninAmy and Carol ThaxonPearl Borders and Tom and

Sandy CrewsBob, Sharon, Greg, Laura

and Brian Dierberg

Ken and Susie MeyerJim and Betty Rose

Jean HusserBob and May Fredericksen

Richard and Betty JackmanStephanie Green

Nancy JamesMrs. Carol Bosche

Sandra JamesTodd and PaulaMark GibsonMichelle Budde

Jerry JohnsonMartha F. Banton

Mack JohnsonRonald Holt

LeRoy JonesMr. and Mrs. Paul Scotti

Brent David JoslinRon RapaTimothy HolcombDavid HeimosMs. Marion HaskellNorth Central EASADawn MiskoYour Friends at Globe

Electric Co. Inc.Ronald BurkJanice M. DahlMelanie ClarkSandra HowlettLinda RaynesSheila GralowMr. and Mrs. Eillis Waldman

Richard JuergensArlene Morgan

Bozena KallusSusan Deuser and Carol Pohl

Carl KehderMrs. Gail L. HoefMrs. Audrey S. WalkerS/M Training School StaffSheet Metals Workers Int’l

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Edna Marie KelleyThe Officers and staff at

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Linda KeysThe Hegger’s – Karen, Steve,

Chris, and Megan

Martha Koch and SaffronGeri Brotherton

Daniel Kohler and HairiMr. and Mrs. Delaner

Thomason

Ruth and Joe KrausRussell Malchow, Jr.

Kevin KribsJan Meyer and Bill Latz

Neal KrigbaumThe Mayer and Taylor

FamiliesEarl W. KubelMrs. Ruth M. Fahrenkrog

Doris LanceMrs. Joann Hannaford

Fred C. LangMr. and Mrs. Joseph Zingrich

Katherine LauderClinical Nutrition Staff

Mick LograssoRobin Fox

Ken LongNorm and Chick

Eldon W. MacEachernDan, Dave, Diane, Kurt, Tim,

and Ty

John P. MahoneyBartley Goffstein, LLC

Jackie MantzMs. Sandra Bishop and

Kathy Mantz

Terry MarshDonna and Dave

Audi MartiBrenda S. Haalboom

Jane MartinDonna Bernert

Michael Ray MastersAppellate DivisionDesiree Groves

Charles J. MelvinPatricia Rodgers

Gertrude L. McCleesHeather Bohrer

Dennis McDonoughMr. and Mrs. Tom Kadlec

Marian Estelle Schulz McGregor

Paul and Betty Taylor

Judyne Denise MikaleYour WFM TeamJack StewartMr. and Mrs. James HubbertsYour Optum FamilyMr. and Mrs. Roy HemphillRandy GilleyDennis and Lorelei Mikale

Paul and Thelma MooreDonna Moore

Rollie MossburgMrs. Roberta Mossburg

Joan MuenchMarie Miller

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Leslie PetrieKaren HamerShanna JacobsonMr. and Mrs. Edward BialeckeJames C. VaughanDave and Marigold ColvinMr. and Mrs. Anthony Koebel

Albert NoackMike, Vicki, Mark, and

Anna WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Tom CianferriEve Spencer

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Deborah JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Williams C. Ulz

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and FamilyMrs. Debbie HarreChristine A. RandazzoLoretta BuckKlaus Rudi Lauffer

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Jim RogersEileen Dattilo

RorySusan Waugh

Nina “Lee” RussoRich Edinger and

Jackie Roedel

Dennis SaakJessica Duran

Sandra Lee SagerJen and Todd

Virginia SchaeferLewis H. Schaefer

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Donald SimmsTom, Liz, Sofi, and Pauli King

Michael SimonMary Ann Simon

Robert SlosbergJae Moreno RandJohn and Mary Nies

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Mary E. StenzelBurke, Beth and Alice

Workman

Rodney A. StoneDiane MeyerAmanda and JJDonna Jones

Sherry SullivanJoe Sullivan

Dorothy E. SzramkowskiThe Kings-Linda, Justin,

and Lauren

Joseph SzramkowskiJohn and Betty Schuler

Nancy ThomasMr. and Mrs. David M. DolanSportservice at Busch Stadium

Lorraine Sally ThompsonEllen Menown

William ThurmondHenry and Susan Warshaw

Nancy TippettMr. and Mrs. Jeff Gershman

Trudy TrossauerMrs. Sue Fennell

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and spousesBaue Funeral Home Co.

Alvina ZupanMrs. Carol Weinhold

In Honor of PetsAnnieMarna Wade

Bing, Duke, and RoxyMr. and Mrs. Rick Short

BusterMs. Sodonna Brister

EddieDiane Weber and David

Nermerov

Elvis, Priscilla and StanleySuzanne Watson

MiaMr. and Mrs. David Bieber

RossiJennifer Steffen

SadieMr. and Mrs. William E.

Rowe Jr.

Toby TerietKerri and Kevin Kachmar

VioletHarley

In Honor of PeopleLois Alpers’s 75th BirthdayMartha F. Banton

Andy and Sarah’s WeddingKelly and Josh Stoecklein

Melanie BarrierMaryAnn and MarthaJack and BarbMike and Chris

Christine Beggs and Kevin Gallagher

Steve and Nancy SebekChris and Saul VilcinskasNicole Burris

Cathy and Jim BergesMr. and Mrs. William Lacey

Bill Bonan, Sr.Meki and Nelson Spencer

Paulie BrandMandy Beavers

Ann ColemanJoan O’Neal

Jeff DemerathMr. and Mrs. Byron W.

Moser III

Leigh Dennis’s Bat MitzvahDr. and Mrs. Steven Plax

Raymond Early, DVMMary Thompson

Wendy Knudsen and George Farrell

Florence Duggan

Happy Wedding Day Amanda and Mike

Grandma Eva

Suzanne Gassner on Her Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Livingston

Sue GassnerMrs. Julia D. Frank-Hundman

Kim GladstoneJackie V. Gilliland

Margaret HallLake Serene Board Trustees

Lauren HeimbaughW. David Osmer

Sal HernandezMrs. Elizabeth A. Johnson

Sally HigginsCommercial Bank of Westport

The Hollman FamilyMr. L. Jon Atkinson

Jeff HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Lansden

McCandless, Jr.

Jacquie and NeilNancy and Karl

Tony KalbacDuke and Jan Gowen

Melissa KassDad and Mary Ellen

Simon KatzCarol Rubin and Howard

SchlanskyDoug and Anne Albrecht

Jo Ellyn KlepackiMrs. Julia D. Frank-Hundman

Valerie LindseyCybil and Glenn Tucker

Pat LohseGloria J. Neff

Michael MastersYour Park Place and

Fountains Family

Bonny Mill’s BirthdayBill and Dorothy Mill

Chris MorenoTim, Sue, and Scoobie

Christopher K. Moritz, DVM, Christine R. Moritz, DVM, and the Creve Coeur Animal Hospital Staff

Sara B. Clyne

Evan MuticMrs. Geneva J. Taylor

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Lynne and Brooks Parriott’s 10th Wedding Anniversary

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Pamela Patton’s BirthdayDolores Palmer

Penny and DonNancy and Karl

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Doug RoddenJen Rodden and Chris Hazer

Ray and Bryan at Roto-Rooter

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Warden

Paula RineyBob and GinaLarry QuickBarb and Don

Joyce RouleauDanielle Pressey

Virginia Schaefer and JoeyLewis Schaefer

Katie SchankmanMr. and Mrs. Keith Guller

Neal SchroederMrs. Elizabeth A. Johnson

Roger SchwabRita G. Levis

Leonard and Marge SmelserDoris Coffelt

Wedding of Monica Indihar and Tim Soehnlin

Karin and Dave

Roy SoneStacy R. Sone

Crystal Spencer’s 70thBirthday

Pamela BakerMrs. Nancy GellmanEmily and C.B. GebhardSusan Schettler

Miss Rebecca C. StevensMrs. Linda Stevens

Susan and TomNancy and Karl

Mary Jo TillmanKaren N. Bellville

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Vastola

Dr. Rebbeca WallaceAnna and Derick

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Marshall

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Ruthie and Bud

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