4914 S. Hanna Street Fort Wayne, IN 46806

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PAIDFORT WAYNE, INPERMIT NO. 701

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PawPrintsJULY 2015

www.acspca.org

Our MissionThe Allen County SPCA will promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.

Allen County SPCA • 4914 S. Hanna Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 • Phone 260-744-0454 • Hours: Tue - Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun Noon - 4 pm

MAY ADOPTIONS1 8 9

Spotlight on Volunteers: Meet Lori By: J. Mark Hannon

Lori Hooley has been a volunteer at the Allen County SPCA since September of 2003. Lori enjoys both dog and cat enrichment at the shelter, and she can be often be found with an adoptable dog at the ACSPCA’s weekend outreach events. While Lori enjoys being able to spend time with all of the adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter, she has also built many long-lasting relationships with the staff and volunteers of the Allen County SPCA. Lori admits that volunteering “is a great stress relief from my regular job.” When Lori is not volunteering at the Allen County SPCA, she also enjoys crocheting, knitting, reading and spending time with her husband Allen. Lori and Allen have two dogs and two cats of their own (three of which were rescued from the ACSPCA): Precious, a rescued Australian Cattle Dog mix, Peanut, a Shih Tzu (who Lori says “has been very trying at times”), and Mylee and Kaylee, both rescued domestic shorthair cats.

BECOME A MEMBER (Please check your preferred membership)○ I’m a new member ○ I’m a renewing member○ Individual (under 55) - $25 ○ Family - $40 ○ Individual senior (55+) - $15 ○ Senior couple - $25 Annual Membership $ ______________

Signature _____________________________________________ Print Name(s) ___________________________________________________________Mailing address _____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _______ Zip ______________Phone __________________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________________________________PAYMENT ○ Check: payable to Allen County SPCA OR ○ Credit card: Number _________________________ Exp Date ______ 4914 S. Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Name on Card__________________________ Security Code ______

TREE OF LIFE - PAY TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL PET○ Copper Leaf $75-$149 ○ Silver Leaf $150-$249 ○ Gold Leaf $250+ I’d like the leaf to read: (3 lines, up to 18 characters per line)Line 1: (please check one) ○ In memory of ○ Dearly loved ○ My/Our beloved pet/cat/dog Tree of Life Gift $_______________Line 2: Pet’s name ________________________________________________________________ Dates(s) _________________________________Line 3: Donor/Owner name (s) _______________________________________________________________________________________________

DONATE (Please check your preferred gift)One time gift – Choose the support level below. ○ $50 ○ $75 ○ $100 ○ $150 ○ $250 ○ Other amount $ _____________ Total payment $ _______________Sustaining – annual pledge paid monthly or quarterly (Please check one) ○ $10 ○ $15 ○ $25 ○ $50 ○ $75 ○ $100 ○ Other amount $ _____________ Annual Pledge $_______________

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VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDIs your veterinarian the best in town? Has your vet gone above and beyond in caring for and treating your animals? If so, help your vet become the Allen County SPCA’s 2015 Veterinarian of the Year by voting for his or her practice! Each vote costs just $1, and all proceeds benefit the Allen County SPCA. The more you donate, the greater the chances of your favorite veterinarian winning!

This friendly competition yields great recognition for local veterinarians who always go the extra mile for their patients, and it helps support the efforts of the Allen County SPCA at the same time.

Tax deductible donations (votes) can be made the following ways:

• In person at any participating Allen County veterinarian’s office.

• By mailing a check to the shelter with the vet’s name or practice in the memo line.

• By calling the shelter at (260) 744-0454 ext. 203 to make a credit card contribution.

• By visiting our website, clicking on the Vote for your Vet campaign button, selecting the vet’s practice from the drop-down box and making a secure online PayPal donation.

Voting begins this month. The winning veterinary practice will receive a plaque to display in its office as well as a table at Catwalk! on October 10, 2015.

Come See Us At...Fri, July 10, 3 pm – 5 pm

Woodbridge Apartments Community Outreach

5710 River Run Trail Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

Sat, July 11, 11 am - 2 pm PETCO Community Outreach

315 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

Sat, July 18, 9 am - 1 pm Barr Street Market

302 E. Berry Street Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

July 11, 10 am - 2 pm Boudoir Noir’s Annual

Car Wash & Dog Wash 512 W Superior St, Ft Wayne, IN

VOTEFOR US!

Help Homeless Animals

Lori and her husband Allen

Thank You for Your Generousity!

We want to take the time to thank all of you who have periodically dropped off supplies and food to our shelter. From everyday housekeeping supplies to our special cat and dog needs. From aluminum cans to toner cartridges that can be recycled. We sincerely appreciate your donations.

These donations help us spend our money on other needs such as vaccines, spay and neuter surgeries, medications, and even flea and heartworm prevention for the cats and dogs accepted into our adoption program.

Our complete wish list can always be found on our website. Just click on the orange pull-down menu on the right hand side of our website. Look for the tab “WISH LIST.” And for those of you on social media, like our Facebook page so you will receive our special “N.O.W. - Need of the Week.”

You can also check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County SPCA wish list” at www.amazon.com under the Wish List tab.

Visit our website for more information on ways you can help us serve pets and the people who love them!

www.acspca.org Animal Care Specialists Lizz Burris sits with Ted, who recently completed treatment for heartworm.

Executive Director’s MessageThe mission of the Allen County SPCA reads that we’ll “promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.” In an effort to expand our services and to think outside the box, I’ve been wondering what else we can do to be of service to pets and the people who love them. After reflecting on our mission awhile, I knew that we could be so much more than a dynamic adoption center, and that our founders and donors would want us to ensure we hadn’t forgotten the education component of our mission.

In that light, last month we sent out our very first e-newsletter, e-Paws. Chances are, if we have your email address on file, you received it. In addition to this printed monthly newsletter which so many of you read faithfully (and that you’re reading right now!), we’ll offer supplemental information on important topics surrounding pet health, safety and the latest news and information from the shelter in the e-newsletter. We are pleased that Dr. Brandon Stapleton of St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital (2013 & 2014 ACSPCA Veterinarian of the Year) will be contributing an article each month in which he’ll offer timely and important information for your pet’s health. In the June issue of e-Paws, Dr. Stapleton highlighted the significance of heartworm prevention – a topic close to our own hearts (pun intended) as we’re currently treating three beautiful heartworm positive dogs who are terribly sick. In addition to his regular column, you can expect links to various videos found in the Learning Lab at our website, www.acspca.org, and, finally, we’ll post a calendar of upcoming events and feature adoptable pets, too!

We hope those of you who are receiving e-Paws in your email inbox have enjoyed it. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list, send an email to scott@acspca.org. We’ll be glad to have you! e-Paws is just one more way we’re striving to fulfill our mission. Feel free to forward e-Paws to your friends and family to help spread the message of the Allen County SPCA.

As always, I thank you for your commitment to the mission and our program!

Board Of Directors

President:Kent Pyle, Northwestern Mutual

Vice President:Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance

Treasurer:Debra Lockhart, Wells Fargo

Secretary:Deb Morrone, Fort Wayne Police Department

Terah Brogan, FWCS

Robert Hoffman, Semi-retiredKevin Huebschman, PNC Bank

Diane Irwin, Lincoln Financial Group Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance Terra Schmidt, Lutheran Hospital

Steve Smith, Fort Wayne Medical Surety Company Misty Stephan, RVT, Paw’s-n-Claw’s Pet Care Palace

Lindsey Swanson, Haller & Colvin, P.C.

Our StaffAllen County SPCA 260-744-0454 Executive Director (ext 201): Jessica HenryShelter Manager (ext 210): Stephanie FriesVolunteer Development Mgr (ext 204): J. Mark HannonBusiness Manager (ext 203): Dawn LaPorteMarketing & Communications Dir (ext 209): Scott NitzaOffice Coordinator (ext 207): Kelli Lambert Feline Team Captain (ext 206): Caitlin LothamerAnimal Care Specialists (ext 202): Kris Brandt, Bobbie Buckles, Lizz Burris, Tayler Fritts, Christopher Gagnon, Tianna Giannini, Shannan Kroemer, Suzanne Serres, Shawna Squires

To Report a lost or found animal (ext 200) To Adopt (ext 202) To Volunteer (ext 204)To Donate items (ext 205)

Memorials and Tributes Sponsored by

We acknowledge those who recently passed and remembered the Allen County SPCA in their memorials. We thank their friends and family who honored their memory with a donation to the Allen County SPCA. Their dedication to our mission is the foundation for our work here. Below are those we have received in the month of May.

In Loving Memory Of Our Pets...Celebrating the love and happiness our pets brought to our lives through memorials in their names.

In Loving Memory Of...A memorial donation was made in honor of the following:

Wishlist

Items big and small, we need them all! In addition to financial donations to help our dogs and cats, we need the items below.

HOUSEKEEPING & OFFICE NEEDS• AA & AAA batteries • Postage stamps• Copy paper, white & color • Paper towels• Hand sanitizer • Disinfectant spray• Tall kitchen bags

CAT & DOG NEEDS • Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin (cats & dogs) • Science Diet Puppy Healthy Growth • Science Diet Kitten Food • Canned wet food (any brand dog or cat food) • Box lids from copy paper cases• Dog rope toys• Kennel slipleads• Disposable cat scratchers • Kitty condos• Catnip and/or catnip spray • Kitty Kongs• Non-scoopable clay litter (unscented)• Made in the USA rawhide chews • Heavy weight paper bowls for medication • Resealable plastic bags - quart or gallon size • 4” x 4” gauze pads • Kuranda dog beds • Kuranda vinyl cat perches • Screw on cage food & water bowls • Litter box deodorizer • Covered cat play houses (no carpeting) • Cat muzzles • Martingale-style collars (medium & large sizes) • Stainless steel pet pails• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus,Green DogGoods, & Tractor Supply

COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK• Dog & cat food, any brand dry or canned• Brown paper sacks (larger grocery store size)

RECYCLABLES• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink & toner cartridges.

• Towels, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets. We do not take comforters. (Some of our dogs like to chew the stuffing out of them.)

For a complete list visit our website. Donations may be dropped off during business hours at 4914 S. Hanna St.

Check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County SPCA wish list” at www.amazon.com.

Thank you for thinking of us!

Tribute In Honor Of...A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them

Tribute In Honor Of Our Pets...A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them.

Companies That CareWe want to recognize and thank a few companies that have recently helped our non-profit shelter:

• Christen Souers• St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital• Pampered Pets Bed and Biscuit

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all of you from the residents and staff of the Allen County SPCA.

Virgil Berridge Laura Jaicomo Cablecraft Motion Controls George & Marilyn Miranda Bradley Stinson Diane WinkeljohnWayne Bly Lisa & David Amick Susan & William Stewart Kimberly & Michael Kerscher Sandra & James Ferguson Hunt Agency Tony & Diane HuntThomas J. “Tom” Fortman Sharon Brommer Vanessa Lynn Hann Danielle Sheff Todd Keller Susan Heffley David Shelton Mary Lookebill Beverly Symonds Jamie Gordon Dawn Merryman Ernest Betz Joie Peter Ruby & Samuel Thorn Joseph Capriotti & Helen Graziano Jodie & John Evans Phyllis & Tom Loy Dennis & Nancy Noak William & Judith Keys Mark & Jennifer Adair Saralyn Saylor Norma & David Wade Tracy Pidd Colleen Kay Johnson Clark Family & Friends Butler Family Johnson FamilyDe King Bruce & Sue Keller

Stacy Langmeyer MedPace Doris Klosterman William Williams II IBEW Local 481 James Pritchard & Paula Klosterman-Pritchard William M. "Bill" Lauer Luann Keller David & Susan Fisher Roger & Christine Hearn Ben & Jackie Lacey Paul Hearn & Family Joe & Amy Kissinger Bob & Cheryl Schuman Paul Cruz Mr. & Mrs. Elmer & Patricia Lauer Patrick & Margaret Dawson Jim & Nancy Winebrenner Teresa Wyss Ann E. Sands Uncle Keith & Aunt Wilma John & Carol Schreiber Eldon & Sylvia Morrical Jim & Jane Morrical Esther Morrical John & Susan Carpenter Jim & Linda Pocta Don & Reita Jones Daryl & Lynn Morrical Donna Richards Larry Miller John & Carol Schreiber Londa MillerCatherine McCormick-White Paula & David Ulrey Jerry Milner Hudson Rotory Club Stagliano Beth Motyka Donna Windmiller St. Henry Supper Club CDS Gregory & Marilyn Gemmill Virginia & Gary Hankard Carol Moore C. Curtis Don & Florence Mauch

Sandra K. Myers Dave MyersKatherine M. “Katie” O’Connor Mary & Joseph Becker Judith & Michael Reifenberg Sheila & John Bradley Debra & Patrick Rosselot Central Soya Retired Women Sarah & Eric Lahey Catherine & David Payne Allen Superior Court Misdemeanor & Traffic Sandra & Michael KinderSharon L. Parrot Mannia & CompanySandra Saffen New Millennium Building SystemsEdwina Zielinski "Eddy" Snyder Heidi DuehmigAnna Stippich Darren Reiter Barbara Ann Stults Carol Buttell, Ed.D.Alexander Joseph "Alex" Swanton Dugout Family Bob Van-Burkirk Cathy Elkins Donna Lobrillo Bob & Julia Stone Mary Baker Joleen & James Studinski Ralph & Irene Doty Rita LeFavourRichard P. Ummel Linda, John, Kathy, Brent & Jully GloudemansShirley Vlaskamp Don & Judy Bengel

Fergus, beloved dog of the Latchaw Family Carolyn & Nick Stanger Hope, beloved pet of Stephanie KearbyJeanne Sheridan Indy, beloved dogKeitha & Stephen Wesner

Jodie, beloved dog of Sue Galloway Roseann & Dan SimmonsKodi, beloved pet Byna & Craig MartensonMollie, beloved dog Dave Myers Molly, beloved dog of Pam Tracy Terra Schmidt

Prince, beloved cat of Debbie Hart Susan & William NashPurrcy, beloved cat Diane HumphreyRagen, beloved dog Kathleen Leach Rudy, beloved cat Barbara & John Roth

Judy Dluzak, celebrating 30 years at Golden Years Homestead Golden Years Homestead staff

Charleen Hale for Mother’s Day Mary & Joseph MathieuDrew Hatfield’s Birthday Rebecca Posner

Stacy and Jason's wedding Stacy Erickson

In Honor Of Susan, beloved pet Shere Mazur

Thanks to your generous support, these pets and many more like them have gone to their forever homes!

1. Coco

2. Frankie

3. Faith

4. Renald

5. Mya Lou

6. Olivia

1

4

2

5

3

6

Executive Director’s MessageThe mission of the Allen County SPCA reads that we’ll “promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.” In an effort to expand our services and to think outside the box, I’ve been wondering what else we can do to be of service to pets and the people who love them. After reflecting on our mission awhile, I knew that we could be so much more than a dynamic adoption center, and that our founders and donors would want us to ensure we hadn’t forgotten the education component of our mission.

In that light, last month we sent out our very first e-newsletter, e-Paws. Chances are, if we have your email address on file, you received it. In addition to this printed monthly newsletter which so many of you read faithfully (and that you’re reading right now!), we’ll offer supplemental information on important topics surrounding pet health, safety and the latest news and information from the shelter in the e-newsletter. We are pleased that Dr. Brandon Stapleton of St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital (2013 & 2014 ACSPCA Veterinarian of the Year) will be contributing an article each month in which he’ll offer timely and important information for your pet’s health. In the June issue of e-Paws, Dr. Stapleton highlighted the significance of heartworm prevention – a topic close to our own hearts (pun intended) as we’re currently treating three beautiful heartworm positive dogs who are terribly sick. In addition to his regular column, you can expect links to various videos found in the Learning Lab at our website, www.acspca.org, and, finally, we’ll post a calendar of upcoming events and feature adoptable pets, too!

We hope those of you who are receiving e-Paws in your email inbox have enjoyed it. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list, send an email to scott@acspca.org. We’ll be glad to have you! e-Paws is just one more way we’re striving to fulfill our mission. Feel free to forward e-Paws to your friends and family to help spread the message of the Allen County SPCA.

As always, I thank you for your commitment to the mission and our program!

Board Of Directors

President:Kent Pyle, Northwestern Mutual

Vice President:Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance

Treasurer:Debra Lockhart, Wells Fargo

Secretary:Deb Morrone, Fort Wayne Police Department

Terah Brogan, FWCS

Robert Hoffman, Semi-retiredKevin Huebschman, PNC Bank

Diane Irwin, Lincoln Financial Group Jordan Scheiber, Gibson Insurance Terra Schmidt, Lutheran Hospital

Steve Smith, Fort Wayne Medical Surety Company Misty Stephan, RVT, Paw’s-n-Claw’s Pet Care Palace

Lindsey Swanson, Haller & Colvin, P.C.

Our StaffAllen County SPCA 260-744-0454 Executive Director (ext 201): Jessica HenryShelter Manager (ext 210): Stephanie FriesVolunteer Development Mgr (ext 204): J. Mark HannonBusiness Manager (ext 203): Dawn LaPorteMarketing & Communications Dir (ext 209): Scott NitzaOffice Coordinator (ext 207): Kelli Lambert Feline Team Captain (ext 206): Caitlin LothamerAnimal Care Specialists (ext 202): Kris Brandt, Bobbie Buckles, Lizz Burris, Tayler Fritts, Christopher Gagnon, Tianna Giannini, Shannan Kroemer, Suzanne Serres, Shawna Squires

To Report a lost or found animal (ext 200) To Adopt (ext 202) To Volunteer (ext 204)To Donate items (ext 205)

Memorials and Tributes Sponsored by

We acknowledge those who recently passed and remembered the Allen County SPCA in their memorials. We thank their friends and family who honored their memory with a donation to the Allen County SPCA. Their dedication to our mission is the foundation for our work here. Below are those we have received in the month of May.

In Loving Memory Of Our Pets...Celebrating the love and happiness our pets brought to our lives through memorials in their names.

In Loving Memory Of...A memorial donation was made in honor of the following:

Wishlist

Items big and small, we need them all! In addition to financial donations to help our dogs and cats, we need the items below.

HOUSEKEEPING & OFFICE NEEDS• AA & AAA batteries • Postage stamps• Copy paper, white & color • Paper towels• Hand sanitizer • Disinfectant spray• Tall kitchen bags

CAT & DOG NEEDS • Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin (cats & dogs) • Science Diet Puppy Healthy Growth • Science Diet Kitten Food • Canned wet food (any brand dog or cat food) • Box lids from copy paper cases• Dog rope toys• Kennel slipleads• Disposable cat scratchers • Kitty condos• Catnip and/or catnip spray • Kitty Kongs• Non-scoopable clay litter (unscented)• Made in the USA rawhide chews • Heavy weight paper bowls for medication • Resealable plastic bags - quart or gallon size • 4” x 4” gauze pads • Kuranda dog beds • Kuranda vinyl cat perches • Screw on cage food & water bowls • Litter box deodorizer • Covered cat play houses (no carpeting) • Cat muzzles • Martingale-style collars (medium & large sizes) • Stainless steel pet pails• Gift cards to PETCO, PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus,Green DogGoods, & Tractor Supply

COMMUNITY PET FOOD BANK• Dog & cat food, any brand dry or canned• Brown paper sacks (larger grocery store size)

RECYCLABLES• Aluminum cans, cell phones, laptops, iPods, empty ink & toner cartridges.

• Towels, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets. We do not take comforters. (Some of our dogs like to chew the stuffing out of them.)

For a complete list visit our website. Donations may be dropped off during business hours at 4914 S. Hanna St.

Check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County SPCA wish list” at www.amazon.com.

Thank you for thinking of us!

Tribute In Honor Of...A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them

Tribute In Honor Of Our Pets...A donation was made in the names of those in bold below by their friends listed below them.

Companies That CareWe want to recognize and thank a few companies that have recently helped our non-profit shelter:

• Christen Souers• St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital• Pampered Pets Bed and Biscuit

A huge “Thank You” goes out to all of you from the residents and staff of the Allen County SPCA.

Virgil Berridge Laura Jaicomo Cablecraft Motion Controls George & Marilyn Miranda Bradley Stinson Diane WinkeljohnWayne Bly Lisa & David Amick Susan & William Stewart Kimberly & Michael Kerscher Sandra & James Ferguson Hunt Agency Tony & Diane HuntThomas J. “Tom” Fortman Sharon Brommer Vanessa Lynn Hann Danielle Sheff Todd Keller Susan Heffley David Shelton Mary Lookebill Beverly Symonds Jamie Gordon Dawn Merryman Ernest Betz Joie Peter Ruby & Samuel Thorn Joseph Capriotti & Helen Graziano Jodie & John Evans Phyllis & Tom Loy Dennis & Nancy Noak William & Judith Keys Mark & Jennifer Adair Saralyn Saylor Norma & David Wade Tracy Pidd Colleen Kay Johnson Clark Family & Friends Butler Family Johnson FamilyDe King Bruce & Sue Keller

Stacy Langmeyer MedPace Doris Klosterman William Williams II IBEW Local 481 James Pritchard & Paula Klosterman-Pritchard William M. "Bill" Lauer Luann Keller David & Susan Fisher Roger & Christine Hearn Ben & Jackie Lacey Paul Hearn & Family Joe & Amy Kissinger Bob & Cheryl Schuman Paul Cruz Mr. & Mrs. Elmer & Patricia Lauer Patrick & Margaret Dawson Jim & Nancy Winebrenner Teresa Wyss Ann E. Sands Uncle Keith & Aunt Wilma John & Carol Schreiber Eldon & Sylvia Morrical Jim & Jane Morrical Esther Morrical John & Susan Carpenter Jim & Linda Pocta Don & Reita Jones Daryl & Lynn Morrical Donna Richards Larry Miller John & Carol Schreiber Londa MillerCatherine McCormick-White Paula & David Ulrey Jerry Milner Hudson Rotory Club Stagliano Beth Motyka Donna Windmiller St. Henry Supper Club CDS Gregory & Marilyn Gemmill Virginia & Gary Hankard Carol Moore C. Curtis Don & Florence Mauch

Sandra K. Myers Dave MyersKatherine M. “Katie” O’Connor Mary & Joseph Becker Judith & Michael Reifenberg Sheila & John Bradley Debra & Patrick Rosselot Central Soya Retired Women Sarah & Eric Lahey Catherine & David Payne Allen Superior Court Misdemeanor & Traffic Sandra & Michael KinderSharon L. Parrot Mannia & CompanySandra Saffen New Millennium Building SystemsEdwina Zielinski "Eddy" Snyder Heidi DuehmigAnna Stippich Darren Reiter Barbara Ann Stults Carol Buttell, Ed.D.Alexander Joseph "Alex" Swanton Dugout Family Bob Van-Burkirk Cathy Elkins Donna Lobrillo Bob & Julia Stone Mary Baker Joleen & James Studinski Ralph & Irene Doty Rita LeFavourRichard P. Ummel Linda, John, Kathy, Brent & Jully GloudemansShirley Vlaskamp Don & Judy Bengel

Fergus, beloved dog of the Latchaw Family Carolyn & Nick Stanger Hope, beloved pet of Stephanie KearbyJeanne Sheridan Indy, beloved dogKeitha & Stephen Wesner

Jodie, beloved dog of Sue Galloway Roseann & Dan SimmonsKodi, beloved pet Byna & Craig MartensonMollie, beloved dog Dave Myers Molly, beloved dog of Pam Tracy Terra Schmidt

Prince, beloved cat of Debbie Hart Susan & William NashPurrcy, beloved cat Diane HumphreyRagen, beloved dog Kathleen Leach Rudy, beloved cat Barbara & John Roth

Judy Dluzak, celebrating 30 years at Golden Years Homestead Golden Years Homestead staff

Charleen Hale for Mother’s Day Mary & Joseph MathieuDrew Hatfield’s Birthday Rebecca Posner

Stacy and Jason's wedding Stacy Erickson

In Honor Of Susan, beloved pet Shere Mazur

Thanks to your generous support, these pets and many more like them have gone to their forever homes!

1. Coco

2. Frankie

3. Faith

4. Renald

5. Mya Lou

6. Olivia

1

4

2

5

3

6

4914 S. Hanna Street Fort Wayne, IN 46806

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDFORT WAYNE, INPERMIT NO. 701

Is there a date above your name on the mailing label? If so, that is your membership expiration date.

NL0

7201

5

PawPrintsJULY 2015

www.acspca.org

Our MissionThe Allen County SPCA will promote the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing a safe haven for animals, an effective and comprehensive adoption program, education and outreach programs for the community and deep and broad membership and volunteer programs.

Allen County SPCA • 4914 S. Hanna Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 • Phone 260-744-0454 • Hours: Tue - Fri 11 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun Noon - 4 pm

MAY ADOPTIONS1 8 9

Spotlight on Volunteers: Meet Lori By: J. Mark Hannon

Lori Hooley has been a volunteer at the Allen County SPCA since September of 2003. Lori enjoys both dog and cat enrichment at the shelter, and she can be often be found with an adoptable dog at the ACSPCA’s weekend outreach events. While Lori enjoys being able to spend time with all of the adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter, she has also built many long-lasting relationships with the staff and volunteers of the Allen County SPCA. Lori admits that volunteering “is a great stress relief from my regular job.” When Lori is not volunteering at the Allen County SPCA, she also enjoys crocheting, knitting, reading and spending time with her husband Allen. Lori and Allen have two dogs and two cats of their own (three of which were rescued from the ACSPCA): Precious, a rescued Australian Cattle Dog mix, Peanut, a Shih Tzu (who Lori says “has been very trying at times”), and Mylee and Kaylee, both rescued domestic shorthair cats.

BECOME A MEMBER (Please check your preferred membership)○ I’m a new member ○ I’m a renewing member○ Individual (under 55) - $25 ○ Family - $40 ○ Individual senior (55+) - $15 ○ Senior couple - $25 Annual Membership $ ______________

Signature _____________________________________________ Print Name(s) ___________________________________________________________Mailing address _____________________________________________ City _________________________________ State _______ Zip ______________Phone __________________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________________________________________PAYMENT ○ Check: payable to Allen County SPCA OR ○ Credit card: Number _________________________ Exp Date ______ 4914 S. Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Name on Card__________________________ Security Code ______

TREE OF LIFE - PAY TRIBUTE TO A SPECIAL PET○ Copper Leaf $75-$149 ○ Silver Leaf $150-$249 ○ Gold Leaf $250+ I’d like the leaf to read: (3 lines, up to 18 characters per line)Line 1: (please check one) ○ In memory of ○ Dearly loved ○ My/Our beloved pet/cat/dog Tree of Life Gift $_______________Line 2: Pet’s name ________________________________________________________________ Dates(s) _________________________________Line 3: Donor/Owner name (s) _______________________________________________________________________________________________

DONATE (Please check your preferred gift)One time gift – Choose the support level below. ○ $50 ○ $75 ○ $100 ○ $150 ○ $250 ○ Other amount $ _____________ Total payment $ _______________Sustaining – annual pledge paid monthly or quarterly (Please check one) ○ $10 ○ $15 ○ $25 ○ $50 ○ $75 ○ $100 ○ Other amount $ _____________ Annual Pledge $_______________

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VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDIs your veterinarian the best in town? Has your vet gone above and beyond in caring for and treating your animals? If so, help your vet become the Allen County SPCA’s 2015 Veterinarian of the Year by voting for his or her practice! Each vote costs just $1, and all proceeds benefit the Allen County SPCA. The more you donate, the greater the chances of your favorite veterinarian winning!

This friendly competition yields great recognition for local veterinarians who always go the extra mile for their patients, and it helps support the efforts of the Allen County SPCA at the same time.

Tax deductible donations (votes) can be made the following ways:

• In person at any participating Allen County veterinarian’s office.

• By mailing a check to the shelter with the vet’s name or practice in the memo line.

• By calling the shelter at (260) 744-0454 ext. 203 to make a credit card contribution.

• By visiting our website, clicking on the Vote for your Vet campaign button, selecting the vet’s practice from the drop-down box and making a secure online PayPal donation.

Voting begins this month. The winning veterinary practice will receive a plaque to display in its office as well as a table at Catwalk! on October 10, 2015.

Come See Us At...Fri, July 10, 3 pm – 5 pm

Woodbridge Apartments Community Outreach

5710 River Run Trail Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

Sat, July 11, 11 am - 2 pm PETCO Community Outreach

315 E Coliseum Blvd Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

Sat, July 18, 9 am - 1 pm Barr Street Market

302 E. Berry Street Fort Wayne, IN

See who is available for adoption!• • •

July 11, 10 am - 2 pm Boudoir Noir’s Annual

Car Wash & Dog Wash 512 W Superior St, Ft Wayne, IN

VOTEFOR US!

Help Homeless Animals

Lori and her husband Allen

Thank You for Your Generousity!

We want to take the time to thank all of you who have periodically dropped off supplies and food to our shelter. From everyday housekeeping supplies to our special cat and dog needs. From aluminum cans to toner cartridges that can be recycled. We sincerely appreciate your donations.

These donations help us spend our money on other needs such as vaccines, spay and neuter surgeries, medications, and even flea and heartworm prevention for the cats and dogs accepted into our adoption program.

Our complete wish list can always be found on our website. Just click on the orange pull-down menu on the right hand side of our website. Look for the tab “WISH LIST.” And for those of you on social media, like our Facebook page so you will receive our special “N.O.W. - Need of the Week.”

You can also check out our Amazon Wish List. Search for “Allen County SPCA wish list” at www.amazon.com under the Wish List tab.

Visit our website for more information on ways you can help us serve pets and the people who love them!

www.acspca.org Animal Care Specialists Lizz Burris sits with Ted, who recently completed treatment for heartworm.