With Sincere Gratitude It has been a busy year as we expanded our mission’s pledge to help the animals and their people in our community. Because of you, our supporters, we have spayed and neutered thousands of dogs, domestic cats, and free roaming cats preventing incalculable numbers of unwanted puppies and kittens from being born into neglect, disease, and starvation. Low-income pet owners have been assisted with large vet bills for pets that, without our help, would have suffered or been euthanized. Victims of domestic violence have been able to place their beloved pets in our care, while they faced the challenges of getting back on their feet. We were able to supply pet food to hundreds of homeless and financially strained pet owners through donations from local businesses and animal lovers. Hundreds of seniors, disabled adults, and disadvantaged children have been cheered by our PAWS pet-assisted therapy visits. School children have increased their reading ability through our Canine Literacy program and learned how to be humane to animals in Kindness Kids presentations. None of this could have happened without you, so it is fitting that the theme of this letter emerges as one of gratitude to all our supporters, pledge donors, members, volunteers, veterinarians, grantors, sponsors, and everyone who contributes in so many different ways to help the helpless. To each and every one of you, from all the Fluffys, Rovers, and nameless animals that were saved, we send best wishes for the holiday season. May 2013 be good to you and all the creatures that enrich our lives. Heartfelt thanks, The Orange County SPCA Board of Directors: Bob, Donna, Judy, Kim, Renee, Tracy and our new Executive Director Stacy Sweeting

During this season of giving, please remember the homeless animals. Call your local shelters and rescues to find out if you can donate toys, treats, blankets, or food. If you cannot give a donation, volunteer your time or become a foster parent. An act of compassion will be the greatest gift you could ever give to the animals and yourself.

Remembering friends, family and special angels

In memory of friends & family

The Mabel Paine Staff Mrs. Rosenthal

Joe DiStefano Daniel Trujillo

Barbara Hanes Judith Smith

Steve & Cindy Keeler, Calvin

Brenner and Rod & Gail Brenner Marian Marcum

Maryann Cazzell Frances Ruth Guy

Vance Blaisdell Jennifer Blasidell

Tiffany Martin Patricia Chappel

Ingrid Pullen Carol Pence

Jodi Hughes & John Ernst Danny Frink

Carol Paustell Danny Frink

Jeffrey Margolis Shirley Ann Kocman

Ellen Baldwin Kirsten Sverdrup

Mrs. Joan Kindel Charles Scrantom Jr.

Linda & Ron Davies Charles Scrantom Jr.

Clifford S. Heinz Kirsten Sverdrup

Ashley Chang Heather Panzella & Roxy

Dash Cotter Kirsten Sverdrup

Gerald Robb Ethel Geneva Johns

Ronnie & Yaeko Fukuoka Lauren Fukuoka

Daniels & Erickson P.C.-

Johnathon Erickson Susan Cooper Johnson

Doris Gylseth Kirsten Sverdrup

Wacky Wahines Cliff Viernes

In memory of pets

Buddy Schreiber Margeaux

Nora Hibbard Pepper

Ken & Tracy Hurd Chaps

Angie Spencer Cinder

Katherine & Brent Kanitra Rosie

Carolee Pierce Chopper

Jan Bolin Austin

Alyx Martinez-Petrey & Debbie

Anderson Nitro

Diana Richards Marvin

The Rummels Cami

Kendra & Charles Larsen Cohiba

Pat Fox 3 wonderful rescue dogs

belonging to the Pullen

family

Darline Aldrich Mishka

Martha Kasperek Cinnamon

Joyce Payables Muggsey & Pumpkin

Ingrid Pullen Daisey, Taz & Divya

Branddun, Sabrina & Miguel CoCo

Carolyn & Keith Lyon Cosmo

Amy Mueller Molly Hynes

Jan West Harley

Kevin & Beth Bacchi Mac Wende

Jody Steinberg Debbie Zuver’s dog

Anastashia Burkhardt Macy Burkhardt

Jeffrey Buckner Molly

In honor of friends and family

Jack & Kappy Vorona Kate Vorona

Edward Tyau Julie Tyau

Deborah Milligan Charlene Hall

Darryl & Liz Alvarado Cliff & Judy Maitlen

Pamela Malcom Judy Maitlen

Enid Arias Cynthia Barry & Stephanie

DuMont

Barbara Kaye Jody Pedri

Catherine Amlie-Lefond Virginia & Tom Amlie

Terry & Claudia Bartels Jerry, Ellen, Cortney & Titan

Holloway

Betty Smith Jean Hobart & Jerry von Talge

Irma & Edward Estoesta Karen Sexon & Austin

Bieshuevel

Brian Dustafson Erin & Mike Silverman

The Nunn Family Sandy and the Peters family

pet

Ruth Greiner Marilyn Nuttleman & Bonnie

Stieber

Todd Redding Dave Redding

Michelle Nguyen & Gilmore

Cabochan Diane Keegan

James Hickey Sydney Hickey

John & Val Goetz Jan Taketaya

Joyce Ryan Mary Ann Preziotti

Lori Jacobs Alexander McIntyre “Mac”

Perkins

Lisa Schiller Tehrani Karl Schiller

Barbara Hamilton Caroline Van de Merghel

In honor of pets

Antoinette Enos Onxy

Eva Guzman Rockie

Kristin Laughtin Bagheera

Lynn Hoang BooBoo

Jacqueline Jurca Simba & Charly

Mindspeed Technologies Sonny, Max & Blackie

A special farewell to Lauren Fukuoka, PAWS member, who left us to join her

pet therapy team partner, Kumo

Odie, PAWS pet therapy partner to Kevin and Misty Marlin

Tai, retired PAWS pet therapy partner to Tessie Asuncion