Winter 2021 HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS Volume 20, Issue 5

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Welcome to 2021!

Thank you for being a loyal supporter of what we do here at the Humane Society of Central Illinois. We hope you enjoy our newsletters.

This year, in order to conserve our resources we are only printing the “Paw Prints” newsletter twice: once now, and again in August, then again in January 2022.

We encourage you all to join us online, as everything you need to know about us, from available pets, featured pets, and events to new fundraisers and opportunities to be involved as an individual or a business can be found there.

On our website:www.hscipets.org

Or on our many social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Humane-Society-of-Central-Illinois-215185971831840Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanesocietycentralil/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HSCIPetsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HSCIpetsLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/hscipets

In December, we used our new tech to raise $16,000 which included another Tito’s match as well as a generous donation from our long-time donor, Kay Richardson.

We’ll be using the text-to-donate program for our upcoming Virtual Gala, MASKED MADNESS, as well so be sure and get registered today sing the REGISTER NOW button on our website.

We have a couple of other fun ways to help our pets out. If you shop at Amazon, you can use “Amazon Smile,” which is a site where you sign in, even if you are a Prime member, and designate us (search for Humane Society Central Illinois) as your preferred charity. Then, when you shop, Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to us.

We also created a wish list at Chewy, the online pet store, that you can use to send goodies, treats, and toys for our pets. You can copy the link below into your web browser to access our wish list and purchase items to have sent straight to us: https://www.chewy.com/g/humane-society-of-central-il_b72766740

Be sure and Register for our first virtual Gala: Masked Madness!

Click here to be added to our new E-Paws mailing list!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! By Elizabeth Crowe

If you would like to start receiving the new, online version of our newsletter (E-Paws) that will contain all the great info and details you need to keep up with us, please send an email to:office@hscipets.org with your name, mailing address, plus your email address and we will get you switched over.

We had a super successful end of 2020. Most importantly, we adopted out 740 pets over the course of the year. Many thanks to all of the lucky new humans who decided that 2020 was the best year to adopt a pet!

We adopted a new technology for fundraising. The first campaign we used TEXT-TO-DONATE was our “Dogs v. Cats” to determine if Blono is a cat or a dog town. It was a close run thing but apparently, we are a CAT TOWN, at least according to the votes you made with your donations, helping us raise $1000 which was matched by our corporate partner, Tito’s Vodka, for a total of $2000.

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ALPHA•NOTESI

Tim Anderson, DVMBoard of Directors President

Welcome to out winter newsletter. As 2021 starts, we are all hopeful that it will be better for us than 2020 was. The shelter has continued to operate at full steam most of the time taking care of the many pets that need forever homes. I’m excited to announce that Phase 1 of our major HVAC project is now complete and we are on to Phase 2. There are three different phases on the project to allow us to be able to still operate the shelter in a semi-normal fashion. This is the largest building renovation we have done since the building was originally bought and remodeled in 2006, so it has been a big undertaking, but will be well worth it for the health of our pets. Lastly, please be on the alert for information about our upcoming auction on Friday, March 5th. As with almost everything, due to COVID we are unable to have an in-person dinner and auction like we normally do, but we have been able to come up with a great on-line alternative. It will certainly be different, but will still be a great time with plenty of entertainment. Please join us on-line if you are able to and invite as many friends and family as you can.

BOARD Tim Anderson, DVM president Kim Miller secretary Sherill Reichter treasurer Paul Campbell director Nancy Freitag director Nick Houska director Wendy Ives director Craig Queen director Meg Barnet director

STAFFAdoption Counselors

Patrice Rusk Briana Stengel office@hscipets.org

Shelter ManagerJane Kahman

petcare@hscipets.org

Development DirectorElizabeth Crowe

fundraising@hscipets.org

Animal Care Staff Kylie Eagles Andrew Childers Fiona Kexel Kyle Sanders Matthew Morin Jessica Tomfohrde

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Paul Campbell webmaster Peggy Gregg bake sales Gina McDannald bake sales Eric & Sherill Good Neighbor

Reichter Grant® coordinators Meg Barnet auction gala chair

HSCI PEOPLE

lBLEACH lPAPER TOWELSlCAT LITTER non-clumping, non-scent-edlLaundry Soap powderlAntibacterial Dish SoaplHand Sanitizer (large bottles to refill smaller ones)lGentle Leader Head-Halter - Multiple Sizes lEasy Walk Harness - Multiple Sizes lGift cards to: - Walmart, Target, Amazon - Office Depot - PetSmart, Petco, Premium Pet SupplylGarbage Bags: 30+ gallonlHydrosprayer 381lHyrdrosprayer 96oz BottlelCat trees lFeline Pheromone DiffuserslDog/Cat Enrichment Toys

Check out our full list..www.HSCIpets.org/wishlists.htm

You can also shop at CHEWY using our wishlist:

www.chewy.com/g/humane-society-of-central-il_b72766740SAVE THE DATE!

Garage Sale 2021

Friday & SaturdaySeptember 24 & 25

Moose Lodge Bloomington

Details on drop off datescoming soon.

Be sure to like & follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter

to stay up to date!

Are you an Amazon shopper?Be sure and use this link if you want to see if your

purchase could benefit our shelter: smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1173882

You can bookmark it so whenever you shop on Amazon it will default to the “smile” page

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Save the Date!Masked Madness is coming soon…

Our 2020 fundraising gala was cancelled but this year we are going 100% virtual!

Starting Monday, March 1st we’ll have an online auction site where you can bid on items from the comfort of your home.

On the evening of Friday, March 5th, join us for our MASKED MADNESS LIVE STREAM!

Raising Paddles professional auctioneers & piano duo Felix & Fingers will host.Gift Cards!

Selfie Booth!Videos of pets from the shelter!

Auction items include but are not limited to:Exclusive Bourbon collection ~ Caribbean vacation package ~ Mystery Man Crate ~

Progressive dinner package ~ Custom pet portrait ~ Wine collectionsFine Jewelry ~ Your pet’s photo on the shelter van

…And plenty more!

REGISTER NOW!

Watch for #maskedmadness2021 on all of our social media platforms!

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DONATIONS • HONORARIUMS • MEMORIALS––– from October through December 2020 –––

In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of Jerry SchulerJerry SchulerMarshall and Diane HawkMarshall and Diane HawkBob and Jane KahmanBob and Jane KahmanSusan and Terry JohnsonSusan and Terry JohnsonCheryl D. NiemeyerCheryl D. NiemeyerDebra L. PraterDebra L. PraterThomas and Shara Anderson IIIThomas and Shara Anderson IIILarry and Christine MertesLarry and Christine MertesBrett and Marguerite LemanBrett and Marguerite LemanJerry and Nancy JacekJerry and Nancy JacekBruce and Debbie ButlerBruce and Debbie ButlerPaula SweeneyPaula SweeneyAd Services BAS Team – State FarmAd Services BAS Team – State FarmSusan and Terry JohnsonSusan and Terry JohnsonDebra PraterDebra PraterCheryl NiemeyerCheryl NiemeyerThomas Anderson and Shara Phifer-Thomas Anderson and Shara Phifer-AndersonAndersonLarry and Christine MertesLarry and Christine MertesJerry and Nancy JacekJerry and Nancy JacekBruce and Debbie ButlerBruce and Debbie ButlerPaula SweeneyPaula SweeneyBrett and Marguerite LemanBrett and Marguerite LemanGina and Mike DetmersGina and Mike DetmersSharon KocherSharon KocherR. Edward and Susan NewbyR. Edward and Susan Newby

Stacey BillStacey BillIn Loving Memory of Dorothy McKeeIn Loving Memory of Dorothy McKeeEdward EisenbergEdward EisenbergIn Loving Memory of Alex GoldmanIn Loving Memory of Alex GoldmanStephen and Tina MarcumStephen and Tina MarcumIn Loving Memory of Iona ShepherdIn Loving Memory of Iona ShepherdUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union 237Joiners Local Union 237In Loving Memory of Hunter ArbuckleIn Loving Memory of Hunter ArbuckleGina and Craig NoeGina and Craig NoeIIn Loving Memory of Larry Richmondn Loving Memory of Larry RichmondWestminster VillageWestminster VillageIn Loving Memory of Rodney FunkIn Loving Memory of Rodney FunkLaura WalshLaura WalshChestnut Health SystemsChestnut Health SystemsDavid Sharar and Laurie WiechertDavid Sharar and Laurie WiechertPat TelfordPat TelfordPenny Denton and FamilyPenny Denton and FamilyBetty BrownBetty BrownKatelyn MyersKatelyn MyersJD and Amy ViereggeJD and Amy ViereggeKiersten JohnsonKiersten JohnsonCindy WoolseyCindy WoolseyNora FunkNora FunkLighthouse Institute – Chestnut Health Lighthouse Institute – Chestnut Health Systems StaffSystems StaffIn Loving Memory of Patricia “Pat” In Loving Memory of Patricia “Pat” SchroederSchroeder

SRC & Law Offices of AE SRC & Law Offices of AE GustafsonGustafsonGary Robinson and Bernadette Gary Robinson and Bernadette RandallRandallHerbert Coontz and Jeanne Herbert Coontz and Jeanne PoppinsPoppinsJane and Steward LymanJane and Steward LymanKelly ThoennesKelly ThoennesIn Loving Memory of ToniIn Loving Memory of Toni Hammond HammondVickie AustinVickie AustinIn Loving Memory of ChadIn Loving Memory of Chad Campbell CampbellAngy SchummAngy SchummJohn H. Crotts IIJohn H. Crotts IIIn Honor of Heather JohnsonIn Honor of Heather JohnsonLaura and Kathleen SoderbergLaura and Kathleen SoderbergIn Honor of Buck SingleyIn Honor of Buck SingleyJane and Ritchie GretheyJane and Ritchie GretheyIn Loving Memory of Marilyn TalbotIn Loving Memory of Marilyn TalbotMolly LimerMolly LimerIn Loving Memory of Donna In Loving Memory of Donna MallicoatMallicoatUnited HealthcareUnited HealthcareMaxlider Motors LLCMaxlider Motors LLCCindy LeeCindy LeeCarol PickettCarol PickettKaryn HasselbringKaryn HasselbringShelly KimlerShelly KimlerDonna WilkinsonDonna WilkinsonApril MatthisApril MatthisRichard PercyRichard PercyClemens & Associates Life Agency, Clemens & Associates Life Agency, LTDLTDKaren and William HornKaren and William HornIn Loving Memory of Bruce In Loving Memory of Bruce Edward WarloeEdward WarloeMeg BarnetMeg BarnetDan and Christine PetroDan and Christine PetroJohn and Bonnie AtkinsonJohn and Bonnie AtkinsonBuchanan Agency, Inc.Buchanan Agency, Inc.HSCI Board and Gala CommitteeHSCI Board and Gala CommitteeJim and Betty MoudyJim and Betty MoudyIn Loving Memory of Toni In Loving Memory of Toni HammondHammondVicki AustinVicki AustinIn Loving Memory of Stacey and In Loving Memory of Stacey and Joshua MorrisonJoshua MorrisonBarbara HuffmanBarbara Huffman

RESIDENT

SPlTLIGHT:

Mama | 2 years old

Hi I’m Mama. I’m a little shy but also truly love attention. I’m good with other cats and can’t wait to meet

you!

RESIDENT

SPlTLIGHT:

Baxter | 5 years old

I’m a great dog with tons of energy and love to give. I really don’t like crates so

my humans will need to be home with me a lot!

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In Loving Memory of Karen KelleySherri ShannonIn Loving Memory of Lila McCulleyLana StimpertIn Loving Memory of Kathleen HoltAlan and Janifer HoltIn Loving Memory of Karen KelleyThe Purple Hammers GroupIn Honor of Nikki, Snuffy, Bentley and SabaMaurice and Rose BaylessIn Honor of AshtonSteve PeckIn Honor of Kim CushingThe Friends of Kim CushingIn Honor of JamieThomas and Ann BaughanIn Honor of Sweet PepperAnita CroweIn Loving Memory of Chad CampbellKay CurtisKim ParksDonna WilesStephen WhelanNancy GrossArthur GreggSandra WilesIn Loving Memory of Don HapgoodTerry GiannoniPaul CrownhartLisa MyersSharon and Lance McCormickPatrick and Carol HalihanJerry and Marion GlubkeLinda JuddIn Loving Memory of Lila McCulleyLarry and Jude RedeniusIn Loving Memory of Brian RuegerSam and Ruth PittmanMatthew RiehleMarlene BurtnettKingsley Junior High SchoolWalter and Deborah ProstkoJames and Kim WalkerIn Loving Memory of Wilda Koester

Kendra PaitzAlan RuweBetty HamannDonald and Shirley WolpertSue AldagJim PinderAllyson FrinkRobert and Martilyn GreathouseIn Loving Memory of Sandra SavageRichard savageIn Honor of Katie RisleyResidential Mortgage Services, Inc.In Honor of Pede, Paco, Casey, Owen and BuddyCarolyn WeissIn Honor of HersheyKelly CavanaughIn Honor of CooperKathleen KarlIn Honor of Olivia DuganLinda BusingIn Honor of Sara BusingLinda BusingIn Honor of Reed and Willow WilliamsJ.K. DosenIn Honor of RubyIris BairdIn Honor of Ginny Napp, Theo, and HollyJill TimbersIn Honor of Angela RedigerMaria CasellaIn Loving Memory of John JeakinsKyle and Stephanie JeakinsAlice StaleySandy SingletaryKevin Singletary and familyDavid Singletary and familyPatti HarmsIn Honor of Papa DaddyPatricia and Randy IngramIn Honor of AnnieLaura BerkIn Honor of Little BitRoxanne SwartzIn Honor of MagicRich and Teresa Mirch

DONATIONS • HONORARIUMS • MEMORIALS––– from October through December 2020 –––

In Honor of Ted and Virginia MoodyMary KweiIn Loving Memory of Richard MillsJanice WinglerIn Loving Memory of Kora SearcySarah StrotheideIllinois Association of School Boards Twin City Amateur Astronomers FriendDavid and Sharon MacDonaldIn Loving Memory of CurlyTodd and Kelly ScheffertIn Loving Memory of Noah BakerMark and LaRae BeachIn Honor of Debra RodgersAndi CaseThe State Farm D & I TeamIn Honor of Carey SchmittEric PostMegan NatynskiIn Loving Memory of PurtleMelanie GossRyan ClarkIn Loving Memory of OreoCorey and Cathy VailIn Loving Memory of Mary Lou BoogElizabeth RidderIn Loving Memory of WillieMartha MitchellIn Honor of ChessieAnonymousIn Loving Memory of GracieAnonymousIn Honor of Sasha and SunshinePaul and Katherine PackardIn Loving Memory of MarloweSandra MuerIn Loving Memory of Mary El-lyn PratherHolly LohrstorferIn Loving Memory of Michael FilipiakBrenda GreenMonica PeppleIn Loving Memory of BrandyThe Oakeys

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to our CORPORATE PARTNERS

If you would like to become an

HSCI Corporate Partner with your donation of $500 or more, please contact HSCI at (309) 451-1000 or fundraising@HSCIpets.org for more information.

2021 Bake Sales!Location: Normal Ace Hardware ~ 204 E. College Ave. ~ Normal

February 13May 8

August 21October 30

December 11

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DONATIONSYes! I would like to be a 2021 Donor to the HSCI and help abandoned and neglected pets in our community. Please either send a check with this form or use the donation form at www.hscipets.org/donations.htm

Please return this form to: HSCI, 423 Kays Drive, Normal, IL 61761PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

Your Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________State____________________Zip______________________________

Phone____________________________________________________Email_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

m MEMORIAL m HONORARIUM m Person m PetIn Memory of /In Honor of __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________/

Please notify _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________State____________________Zip______________________________

Giving Levelsm LEADERSHIP $5000m PATRON $1000m SPONSOR $500m Friend $250m Benefactor $100m Supporter $75m Family $40m Individual $25m Other $_______________

m I want my donation to go to the ASAP FUND.

Thanks!

HSCI is a 501(c)3 organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

_ _______________________________________________________________ Total paid by Check - payable to HSCI

Donations may also be made online at www.HSCIpets.org/donations.htm

Note to State Farm Employees – Charity Match Program: http://www.cybergrants.com/

The ASAP FUND helps HSCI improve the quality of life for animals needing urgent medical treatment to prepare them for adoption. Some examples of treatment pets have received thanks to our ASAP donors include: heartworm-positive treatment, eye injuries, bone fractures, fungal infections, and severe skin infections. You can help!

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