TalesWinter 2011

Issue 28

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Animal Neglected Animals Receive Compassionate CareOn November first we responded with Washington County Sheriff’s deputies to a complaint of numerous animals living in deplorable conditions in an Aloha home.

After gaining permission, a Sheriff’s deputy entered the house and was overwhelmed by the strong odor of excrement. He saw a large number of animals in the house, including dogs, cats, chickens, exotic birds and goats. Authorities were told there were dead animals in the garage, but the garage was so filled with garbage they were unable to search that area.

Many of the animals were sick and some were close to death. The conditions inside the home were filthy and unfit for humans or animals to live in. The owners of the animals voluntarily gave up rights to most of the dogs

and cats to Washington County Animal Services. Three people, Nyls and Brenda White and their 24-year-old daughter Tessa White, were cited for Animal Neglect I and II.

Overall 47 dogs and cats were turned over to us and taken to our shelter. “Sadly, one kitten died and two other kittens and a cat were euthanized due to their extreme medical circumstances,” says Deborah Wood, manager of Washington County Animal Services.

The surviving animals received medical examinations. “We are seeing a number of medical problems, such as severe skin problems in some of the dogs, wounds in some of the cats and infections in some cats and dogs,” says Wood.

The shelter is committed to making sure that every animal that can be made healthy enough to become adoptable will receive the medical care it needs. After medical assessment and treatment, the animals may go to rescue groups or be put up for adoption at the shelter.

Finding their way to the compassionate care at Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter was the best thing that ever happened to these neglected animals. “We will treat these animals with the same care we treat our own pets,” says Wood.

Follow Neglect Case Adoptions on Facebook. We invite you to become one of the shelter’s friends.

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Lorelei, Molly and Sabrina with Girl Scout Troop #40146 earned their Bronze Awards by painting a beautiful bookshelf that they stocked with books. Come browse Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter’s very own little library. BookCyclePDX has agreed to take future donations and curate it for the shelter!

Manager’s CornerBy Deborah Wood, Animal Services Manager

On November first, we got the call that no animal shelter wants to receive. The Sheriff’s Office had received a report of a houseful of dogs and cats—and they appeared to be in trouble.

We responded to the scene with the Sheriff’s Office. By the time the night was over, we had 19 dogs and 28 cats from inside the small house at our shelter. It was the largest hoarding case in our County in almost four years. It was heart-breaking to see the animals, crawling with fleas, some with life-threatening infections, all reeking of feces and urine.

But in addition to sadness, I had another emotion. I felt so proud of our shelter and the work we were doing for these animals. We had prepared long and hard for this day—and we rose to the occasion.

We’d built excellent relationships with the Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office, so we all worked together as a team to identify the problem and use our abilities to solve it.

Our four Animal Services Officers on duty that day worked until nearly midnight—every one volunteering for the task. Our Certified Veterinary Technician came back in to the shelter late at night to give the sickest animals first aid. By morning there was a veterinarian on duty providing forensic examinations of the animals, so that if the case goes to court, we can show evidence of the physical problems faced by each animal in that house. We worked with other shelters to provide the dogs and cats with specialized medical care. Our shelter was now well over capacity with animals, many needing special care. Without complaint, our shelter staff cared for each animal with the love and tenderness they give their own pets. And PeTCO volunteered to groom the dogs once their basic medical needs were met.

The situation that brought these animals to our shelter was sad. Our response was one of the proudest moments of my professional life. I want all of you who care about our shelter and who have supported our work over the years to share the pride that I feel.

We are truly making a difference. We know it most when the call comes—and we respond for the animals.

The HolidaysA Time to Adopt? Or Not? Don’t consider adoption if this is a hectic time of year for you. If you’re traveling or have lots of rowdy relatives coming for a visit, wait until a quieter time to consider a new pet.

Do consider adoption if this is quiet time for you. Lots of people have time off at the holidays, and it can be a great time to bond with a new pet.

Don’t surprise someone with the gift of a pet. If you know someone wants a new pet, give them an “IOU” for the adoption fee, and come together to look for the perfect animal. Give them a training book or pet toys for a gift under the tree.

Do have a lovely holiday season and give lots of love to the animals in your life!

Grover is a sweet old border collie who spent several weeks at the shelter. Turns out, he disappeared from his home in Multnomah County and his loving owners had been looking there. A Bonnie Hays volunteer recognized this darling dog and told his owners where they could find him. His lovely owner reclaimed the old boy and all are thrilled.

Kind People + Microchip = Return HomeMojo, a black domestic shorthair kitty, snuck into a home in Forest Grove and hid in a couch. The nice people retrieved the scared kitty from the couch and brought him to Bonnie Hays Small Animal Shelter. Mojo had a microchip, so we called his

owners. He had been missing for a month and a half—and traveled all the way from Tualatin to Forest Grove. To top it off, he gets around on just three legs. Mojo and his owners had a happy, happy reunion.

Fly Away HomeLadybug, Ladybug fly away...to your new home! Ladybug was returned 10 years after she was first adopted from Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter. A Bonnie Hays volunteer adopted Ladybug to provide her a wonderful new home for her golden years. Senior pets have things to offer—maturity, a well-developed personality and a willingness to just settle down and be companionable—that many younger pets just haven’t mastered. It can take years to get this great!

Belle ThrivesWhen Belle was adopted, she was pretty rough-looking—thin with porcupine injuries to her face and a touch of stress mange. The Great Dane/Rotweiller mix had been through a lot and finally came to Bonnie Hays after being removed from an unsatisfactory living situation. Now a gorgeous shiny reddish blonde, Belle is flourishing in her new home. After just four weeks in a manners class, her new owner says she has become “as close to perfect as possible” and loves to learn new things. A dog who was once doomed to an unhappy life is now cherished as “the definition of joy” and is a treasured member of her family.

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Why Donate During the Holiday Season?The holiday season is a time to cherish and honor those dear to us. Our animals give us so much—each and every day, all year long. What better time to honor them than during the holidays? As you look back on the past year and ahead to the new, please remember the animals awaiting homes at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter. It’s easy to make a tax deductible donation by coming in to the shelter, on line at washingtoncountypets.com, or through the mail. And you can feel good knowing 100% of your contribution goes directly to animal care. Not a penny goes to administrative or overhead costs.

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How to HelpVolunteer Do you have at least 10 hours per month to share with the shelter? Consider spending it helping the animals. Contact Shirley Toth for more information at 503-846-4149.

Adopt a Shelter Animal Are you willing and able to provide a lifelong home to a dog or cat? Meet the pet of your dreams! Visit the shelter or view adoptable animals online through washingtoncountypets.com.

Become a Pet Foster Parent Care for a momma cat and her litter by fostering them temporarily in your home. For more information, please contact senior animal shelter technician Melinda Hines at 503-846-7139.

Spay or Neuter Make sure your pets and feral or barn cats are sterilized. If you need assistance getting your cat or dog “fixed”, please check out the assistance programs at washingtoncountypets.com And make sure to spread the word—the key to ending pet overpopulation is spaying and neutering!

Get your Employer, Club or House of Worship Involved Set up a donation canister with a Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter wish list.

Take up a special collection or offering for the animals.

Volunteer as a group at the shelter. Please call volunteer coordinator Shirley Toth at 503-846-7149 for more information.

Donate your vehicle Donate your unwanted vehicle through our Cars Fur Care Program. It’s a great way to support the animals while getting rid of a car, boat, RV, motorcycle or four-wheel recreational vehicle. Simply fill in our Cars Fur Care vehicle donation form at www.washingtoncountypets.com. All you need is the title and the vehicle must have an engine and be towable.

Donate used clothing and household items through the GivSmart Program. Simply call GivSmart LLC, our fundraising partner, at 800-789-0719 or log on at www.givsmart.com/animals.

Donate Make a gift—One of the best ways to help the animals at Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter is to make a financial contribution to the shelter. 100% of your contribution goes directly toward animal care. • $20 pays for one day of care for an animal at the shelter• $30 spays one fertile animal• $100 microchips 25 cats or dogs• $1000 treats the entire shelter for fleas and covers their spay/neuter surgeries

Honor or remember a loved one this holiday season through a special gift. We will send the honoree—or their family—a special letter to notify them of your gift and you will receive a letter suitable for tax purposes.

We rely on your donations of cat and dog food and pet supplies. We are especially in need of high quality dry kitten food and small bite dog food such as Iams, Castor and Pollux, Science Diet, Natural Balance and eukanuba.

Wish ListGreatest NeedsKitten food (canned and dry)

Good Mews cat litter (only)

Kong Dog Toys

Animal Care ItemsHigh quality cat and small bites dog food –Unopened dry kitten and cat food and small bites puppy and dog food. (suggested brands include: Science Diet, Iams, Nutromax, Natural Balance or Castor and Pollux)

Revolution or Frontline Topical Flea Treatments

Cat Toys without catnip

Kong Toys

Soft Cat and Dog Treats

Pet Brushes and Combs

Curry Combs, Grooming Rakes

Shelter Care ItemsUnscented Liquid Bleach

Dish Soap

Garbage Bags (33 and 13 Gallon)

Dishwashing Gloves (Medium and Large)

Ziploc Sandwich Bags

Hand Towels and Wash Cloths

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Animal Patron $10,000+Jan KariusMargaret Thiele Petti FoundationLouise and Jerry Owsley

Animal Friend $500-$9,999Cascade Technical ServicesRobert CochraneChristel CookJuliana CopelandAlice DickowRyan DutcherWayne FlynnFrontier Veterinary HospitalJohn and Judith FryerGlobal Giving FoundationWilliam and Martha HallThomas HassellSally HillWilliam HoltJon Andrew HoweBarbara and Sufian HusseiniIBM employee Services CenterIsis Foundation Niels KrabbeMark and Leah KretschmerDinah LarsenBecky LovejoyMark MacdonaldMike Smith and Nadia PerissinottiJackie and Doug NelsonJeannie NordstromJerry PageBeth and Allan ParaskevaNancy ParrPetco Foundation Becky PrenticeJudith RediskeRegence employee Giving Campaign Jonathan StaceyThe Standard MatchPatricia Van DykeVeterinary Surgical Center Of Portlandelaine WildermanPaul Yunker

Animal Advocate $50-$499John AasPamalie AbbottJanelle AdamsJolene AdamsChris AhmadiJessica AlbaScott AllenCinda AllenKathy and Brad Andersen

Fred AndersonMary Ann ArasmithLilia AraujoNocholas ArlingLinda ArmentroutBarry ArmentroutJerry ArnoldNancy ArtmannRobin BaileyMichael Richard BaileyBeverly BainPamela BakerPeter BakerRichard BalazsKristen BallardJenny BallestrinDavid BancroftPeter BarnettDonna BartonCathy BattyJohn BauerAnn BayntonPatricia BeckerRobert BeeksJan BeltonMara BerebitskyBetty’s Dog GroomingKitty and Kenneth BickfordVeronica BickfordBimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.Henry BirenbaumLela BishopAlice BishopLarry BlackKayce BlakleyJean BohrJoan BolenSteven BortsDavid BosleyChrist BouneffJohn and Mary BowdenCindy and Douglas BowlsbyLacy BowlsbyRobert and Beverly BowlsbyTim and Mary BoylePeter BrandomAnne BraunMacie BrightmanRobert BrimerVivian BrinkSusan BrockWilliam BrownClayton BrownStephen BrowneShawn BrowningKen BryanMr. and Mrs. Charles BuchzikMarilyn Buckhaltereugene BuellRoy BurgerMia BushTodd and Sherry ButlerFritz CageKarl CampBarbara CampbellGayle CardaSteve And Kaz Carey

Kay CarlisleKen and eileen CarnerAlan CarpenterLisa ChaseCharise ChernisCalvin Presbyterian ChurchAndrew and Julie ChurchillWendy ClarkeRichard CoffmanMary ColettiGirl Scouts Columbia River CouncilCommunity Based Activity ProgramForest Grove Community SchoolCandis CondoBJ ConeCathy ConnollyHelen ConoverThomas Cookelizabeth CostaCostco Corporate MatchCowell Roofing CompanyMartha CoxBetty and Simeon CrabtreeDiane CullenVincent and Barbara CumboDavid DahlRob and Myrna DalyGloria DarlingTheresa DarraghDouglas DavidLowell and Diane DavisChristine DavisBrett and Kathy DeanMaureen DeelDeane Defontes Jr.Wolfgang DempkeAnne DepnerNancy DevineDaniel and Toni DeweyJulia DixonJoyce DixonRichard and Lisa DonaldsonJan DouglasBrenda DoyleLinda DrakeRobert DraughonKevin DresselJoanne DuchamClem DuerrSusan DuniganVirginia DunnRobert and Kathleen ecclesRobert edmondsonPaul edwardsJill eilandLynette and Frederick elitonDiane elliotPaul elsnerThomas engelNell epler

Robin ericksonDylan ettlinLinda evansHarold evesPamela eydeJacqueline eydeFarmer’s Insurance Sheila FarrinBetty FarrisJames FeldmanRandahl FinnessyGail FisherMatthew FisherMelvina FoxPhil and Ann FraineyLinda FreedmanRebecca and David FriesenHeidi FuitenPhyllis Fultonelizabeth FurseHolly FurushimaGarrick GarlandMary GayerKimberlee GeerFriedrich GehneSandy and Phil GiambreseSally GibsonDorothy GillilandGirl Scout Troop #40518Janet GluckHarry GoldhammerRichard GoldsmithDanette GonzalezSarah Goughnour MaxwellRobert GresbrinkJudy Gressethan GroenerDavid GrubbTana GutzkaJohn HaaseHope HadleyDave HallTonya HalogMarie Halvorsonerika HammondMarsha HammondPamela HansenLenny HarjalaJean HarkinClyde and Sherry HarmonLisa HarrisNancy Sue HartHart Road Animal Clinicelsie HartliebChris HasselmanDon and Barbara Haugeedward HayesAxis HealthcareJames HeathCorinna HessLloyd and Glenda HillPamela HillHillsboro Grocery

OutletVernita HockersmithPete HoebelDan HohlMichael HohnGeorge HollmanKathryn HollowayDorothy HoogstraatJanice HoosonHose FamilyAnne HousealLorraine HowesValerie HoyScott HuffJane HuffmanCharles HullSunny and Richard HuntemanLenika and Rob HutchensLarry HutchinsonJoseph HyattIntel Volunteer GrantAlina IonescuKenneth ItelPam JaehnigSandra JamisonLouis JanskyMadhu JayaprakashDenise and Lloyd JeffordsLaura JennisonMay JessupPhyllis JohansonLucille JohnsonDebra JohnsonWard JohnsonVirginia and Lloyd JohnsonMary Johnsoneric JohnsonRon JohnsonTammy JohnstonPeter and Cheryle JolivetteSheila Ann JonesLenell JonesJim and Sandy KalleckCatherine KasterFlorence KawaiLeisa and Patrick KeepCindy KennedyAntoinette KennedyGary and Donna Kentnerelisabeth Kiss-RachsanKiwanis Club of HillsboroMarjorie KnittelShylaja KokooriTyler KristensenArlene KrugerKarla KublerShirley KulwickiCheryl LabavitchKevin LabrecheSusan Lair

Donations: Friends of the Animals compiled by Louisa Bruce, Administrative Specialist II November 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011

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Irina and Igor LamanovVictoria LancasterLinda LaneTheresa LanphereCarol LarsonJean LasswellSarah LaughlinPhillip LeeMackenzie LeithCarolyn LeonardAnita LerroMary LewisMelinda LewisZoe LewisJon LexauSharon LindersmithMarjorie LindsayBridget LjustinaMarla Londoneve LonnquistDawn LucinioPatricia LuebkeJay LunnMerchandising Technologies Inc.Margie MabryScott MacTarnahanBob and Judy MackenzieChristine Mackert M.D.Roger and Altha MaierSunita MaratheCynthia MarchJoe MarineauLinda MartensPam MartensAkiko MartiKonnie MartinLynn MartinTamera MartinDelma and Lynn McClearySharon McKitrickLynn McAndrewJoyce McCuskeyIsabel McDonaldLisa McGillShauna McKainstoreyKelley McKevinJames and Barbara McKibbenBrenda McNabbNancy McNieceKatherine MeadsDennis MedleyShirley MeschkeBrian MiddletonSharon MillerSally MillerMarjorie MiyasakoCynthia MizuharaMartha MooreMaria Moreno

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Animal Advocate continuedStuart MorganIsador MorgaviCraig MoritzLeland and Ursula MorrisMelanie MorrisMargot MurphyJune MyersColleen MyersNature’s Pet in HillsboroLisa NelsonJanet NestlerIrene NeumanRoberta NickelsSiewkin NiemannAllene NoonanJeanine NordenSarah and Paul OakesLinda and John O’ConnorODS Companies Tomoko OguraJohn and Florence OlsenGayle and Pasquale OnoratoRowena OppenheimerCarol OrrDebbie OsborneDale OstenAlison PaceBarbara PaddenRuth and Matthew PageJames PankowChristine ParkerRod PeloquinDarcie Pelsor and Hilary BourassaBerit PementWilma Perez-LeonColleen PerkinsNature’s PetPet Barn Catherine PetersenSamantha PetersenRoger and Brenda PetersonPetUtopia elaine PfeiferLouise PiacentiniSarah PlasterJohan PloegDaniel PooleDonna PopeJodee and Dan PorembaTamara ProefrockTammy ProsserDavid PutzoluQuall’s Family Duane QuietRoberta QuillinLee and Claudia RamsbyKen RatterreeSandy ReidSuzanne ReisnaurMini Australian Shepherd RescueCarol and Ron Reule

Christie RipkowskiJennifer RivenbarkChris RobinsonRock Creek Gracious Retirement LivingJames and Joan RolphFrank RootAlan RoperDanny RosenbergHolly RossDouglas RowellAlma RushByron SahnowBonnie SahnowBarbara SampleBetty-Lu SandersKurt SandmanSteven SanfordRichard SasakiJudy SatorisMaureen and Robert SchaefferJennifer ScheurerMatt SchieweLaurie SchilperoortRobert SchochImlay elementary SchoolTom Mc Call SchoolMooberry School Student BodyDon SchmidtWally SchwabPatti SchwartzLaurie SchweikerInge ScruggsFlorence SeeligWendy SeelyPhyllis SeifertJohn ShaddenMarion ShanksJohn SharpDarlene ShelbyAlice Sheofskyelizabeth SimsPaula SmithBoyce SmithBeverly SmithMargaret SmithShannon SmithJohn and Doris SneddonLeslie SodaroJudy SolankiKayla and eric SolegladGeorge SorkKarena Sounalath and Jeremy CannonPat SouthardJudith SpadySpacesaver Specialists, Inc.St. Vincent Diagnostic ImagingDavid StacyCliff StanburgSuzanne StantonLaura StephensLauren StephensonRoberta StevensDavid StichmanAlan and Lorna StickelConnie and Jim Stoaks

Beth StoutAedan StudioJennifer StueckGerta SucherGail SwanstromKarl SwensonKathleen and Jerry TaylorMichelle TaylorLaurie TaylorThe Standard employee Giving Campaign Nancy ThomasL.J. ThompsonDawn ThompsonBetsy and Fred ThompsonJeannette ThompsonKay ThomsonRobert ThornhillGail ThroopKatie TiceMargaret TilburyHoward TobinPatty ToedtemeierBrownie Troop 43425Tuality Community HospitalJeanne TuckerJohn R. UppinghouseJohanna VaanderingVak Contructions engineering ServicesJohn and Rikki VenemonMark and Jeanne VernonJanet VorvickRyan VoytovichAllison VuJessica WadeHarry and eleanor WagnerCaroline WaldsteinGary Wall Sr.Celeste WallnoferKathleen WalshJulie WandellLorre WardynKathy WarnerMargaret WarnockGerald WarnockJennifer WarrenDonna WarrenTheresa WarrenLynn WarringtonCari WaymireWalter WestmorelandDawn WestphalWilliam WheelerClarinda WhiteTom and Cindy WiebeBarbara WilkesDonna WillisRuth WilsonKathleen WilsonDavid WinkelmanJohn WinklemanKristina WittCynthia WolfMichelle WoodKristin Wood

Dixie WoodJulie WoodLouise WoodardLani WoodwardCatherine WrightCraig YamasakiRichard YeomanWilliam YoungPatt ZergerAlicia Zimbrick

In Memory of PersonLarry Aldrich Tom and Mary Carol DayKate Andor Carolyn Bertalotto Stephanie Curtis Carolynn HardingSonya Babbitt Clockwork Home Services Gary Bellinger Carol Koch Deborah WoodJon Bertram David Abalard Mary Bell Sue GriswaldLinda Birenbaum Henry Birenbaum Deborah WoodFrank Blazer Betty-Lu SandersR. Scott Boyles Priority PlusDorothy Brewer Vicki HenryGlen Bundy Adidas America Mimi Butler Mercedes Maltese Ruth Matson Mary MuellerJohn Coleman Janie ColemanJosephine Cross Marilyn MartinsenPatty Davis Betty DebelloyMarcella and Lola Dixon Julia DixonMark Drinan Robert and Joyce GrossmanGreg Dunlap Diane DunlapJane Ehrman William BishopJacqueline Eittreim Kathy and Neil WorfAcey Fishel Karen FishelBarbara Grimala Sheryl LindenbergJudith Hand Margaret VanhoomissenClifford and Alicia Hendrix Forest Grove Professional FirefightersRichard Lowell Hill Pamel HillKim Johnsen Kim BergquistLolo Juncker Larry Wells

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Ellen Klingbiel Denise AsaroRandi Lunzman James and Maggie Adams Carl and Patricia Bartels Carol Bartels Donald and Judy Olson John and Jean Polhamus Charleen Ryan Bonnie Stee edith and Calvin Welty James and Patricia Wilson Betty WoodwardGail Magilke John Abrahamson Leah Atwood elvera Burgess Girls Night Out Friends Michael Grail Loy McMahon Judith Saenz Jerry And Kathy Taylor Dawn Westphal Deborah WoodPeg McKernan Margaret Anderton Hallie Lahti Phyllis ShislerEthel Mclain Bart Bloom Irene Clouser Albert Fuller Nicholas Lewis earle McLain earle McLain Sr. Denise Rollin Fern Rollin Ruby Sleath Dan Van BrocklinKenneth Orchard Joyce RullmanCheryl Pacleb Susan DuniganNancy Peerenboom Deborah WoodRobert Potter John elliottShelley Ritchie Janine Bertman Christine Camarillo Allen Cooper Shirley Coyner Julia Dobos Patrice Dobyns Rebecca elliott Susan Foster Gretchen Hekker Char Kauppilla Mary Beth Klare Ljiljana Lemaitre Carol Lowry Barbara Neron Susan Reichman St. Vincent Diagnostic Imaging Sharon Tabler Louise WintersAdria Roleson Jack WilkersonJesse Rozee Patricia RozeeThomas Schlecht Bruce e. Richards Brenda RichardsonJerry Schneider eric KoskoHarvey Shafer Columbia Community Bank Chris Christensen Laura Frye Leo Graham Gary Hammond Richard Hammond Jeff Lamy Carol Moore Miller Nash LLP

Jerrold Olsen Dorothy Peters Jerry Russell edward SchneiderSam Silver Len and Sharlene LudwigRandall Simich Aloha Garbage & Recycling Co., Inc e. Altig-Reynolds Carolyn eldien Mildred and Harold Freece Golik Family James and Cheryl Labar Kathy Lange Delores and Gary Miller Steve and Celeste Miller Janet Roberg Karen Seaquist Sam and Betty Simmich Laurel Strom Manford and Barbara YoungDale Stark Tom and Mary Carol DayBetty Swann Nancy MartellRandy Warren Patricia StrohmTimmy Wilkie Lona and Timmy WilkieJohn Wirtz Felicia WirtzFrank Wood Shirley and Alex Toth

In Memory of Pet Annie Randall ReedBabe Vernon SimmonsBandit Karen and Kenneth WatersBecka Mary StravensBelle Louann FrischBigfoot Ruth LandonBlackie Ken GoinBo Macie FieldsBogie Kathy and Brad AndersenButtons Stan BirdCasper Sarah and Paul OakesCassie Barbara PaddenCassie Kitty Larry BlondoChamois elizabeth and Charles HoldenClemente Karen KuehnClementine Kharen CagleCody Veronica Weeks-BashamDexter Jami LappDolly Vivian BrinkEmma Judy Cotter Laurie SchweikerFletcher Kevin and Roberta Haas

Donor SpotlightJan Karius packed many things into her life: a long career with the Oregon Health Division, 30 years of service with the Air National Guard which included humanitarian work all over the world, and a deep and life-long connection with animals. Karius died of cancer at age 61 in May 2010.

She and her life partner Carrol Haines shared their lives with many dogs over the course of their 28 years together. While Karius was most comfortable as the one who documented things behind the scenes, she came to enjoy working with her dogs in agility and musical free style. Haines continues to dance with dogs, especially Breezee, Karius’ beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Haines says, “Jan always said to me that she hoped I would not be offended that she leave some of her money to the animals. She knew I could take care of myself and the animals could not, they need help. [It was] truly the way she saw life.”

With that philosophy in mind, Karius generously left more than $16,000 to the animals at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter by making the shelter one of the beneficiaries of her IRA. Her generous gift will continue to help the animals she loved so much for many years to come.

Thank You!We couldn’t do what we do every day without the hundreds of donations of food and other supplies we receive every year. There are too many individuals and companies to name but make no mistake about it—your generosity means the world to the animals and the people who care for them every day. Because of your generosity, our animals have warm beds, full tummies and extra comforts that help make them ready for their forever homes.

Fly Deborah WoodFrasier Jan HerinckxGinger Sarah and Paul OakesHaley Rebecca VanzylHenry Don and Barbara HaugeHuckleberry Lisa Harings-VernonHunter Kim HaughnJake Becky Carter Linda RossiJunior Deborah WoodK O Dorothy MoxleyKalamazoo Mike and Judith Donovan/ Downs Mary and Richard KettlewellKeeper Liz SchweikerKegger Sarah and Paul OakesKitty Bliss Laurie SchweikerKiwi Penny CrandallLillian Karla McFarlandLily Lorelei MoerschLogan Beth NormanLucy Matia BrockerLucy and Bob Janina elyLurvy Darlene CarlsonMandy Lisa and Mike Kruger Fred OliverMarusha Gloria and Bob BjurstromMaxi Cheryl KnollMews Kathy and Brad Andersen David Hewlett Lori ReidMimi Gullan and Kenneth BraggMisio Robert and Linda ZeiglerMolly Tom and Deborah Horgan Luann McDonald Agnes TenneyMr. Wriggles Lisa BradfieldMs. Kitty Terri eastmanNesbit Barbara SchultiesOakley Doug SimmonsOrbit Lorelei MoerschPanther Linda NguyenPatches Margit Albrecht

Peaches Kim MeachamPenny Rebecca NordlingPrissy David and Galeen HarleRaggs edward HayesSam Chris AndersonSatin Doll Richard BraniffSebastian Theodore WelchShamrock Jerre Ann and Dick BaderSirruz Tracy LeeSkipper and Tom Ronald HarrisSkump Melissa MooreSophia and Bleu Angelica BennettStella Patricia Luebke Janice Neitling Sarah and Paul OakesSweet Loony Janet NestlerSweetie Margaret VanHoutenTango Guyer Ruth edwardsToby Ileen NuttTrask Linda PattisonWoolly Bear Sharon GrayZeus Anne FosterZippy David LangwayZoe Patricia LuebkeZorro Jim Buchanan

In Honor of Person Albrecht Grandchildren Alma AlbrechtAlyssa Amet Sarah FordDavid Artmann Nancy ArtmannKeegan Atac Shamus RettlerAaron Barber-Axthelm Jean BarberJudith Bradley Peter MorinJennifer Cheung Lorraine HowesLibby Churchill Sarah Manuel Kirk SkeelandJoy Clarke Jane SparksCommunity Based Activity Program Gary SylvesterJoe and Sue Constans Mark and Mary Joe ConstansTerry Coryell Debbie CoryellSophia Deleganes Midori Hoser Christian KwonIntel Food Drive Jennifer Amrein

Wendi Casebeer Ronald Christian Frank Deweese Paul eliott M J Helgerson Janel Hill William Lui Matthew Monroe Deanna Peterson Venmathy Rajarathinam Jennifer Reyes Carol Sorensen B. K. Srinivasan Barbara Vote Nancy Walker Mary Washkoske Leigh Weisshaupt Helen Woodruff Dianna ZangBarbara Duerden Laura ColburnJacob Eden Jacob KenneyJackie Edye Pamela eydePamela Eyde Jacqueline eydeCarol Faith-Peterson Marvin PetersonRucker Family Kip KaiserRandahl Finnessy Flir Systems, Inc Kristina Frank Amgen Pac Linda Furie Northwest Natural Janet Gluck Natalie GluckShawna Gore Marny Spoons CltTara Heesacker Linda Di Falco Helen Johnson Lori McCabe Sandra PalmerHarley Hogan Aaron RoeckerBen Howell Neil Able Kimberley HowellJudy Howell Clarence HowellKaren Hunter Yvonne CoxMark Hunter Yvonne CoxAndrea Jacks Ann and edwin JacksNathan Jones Mary Lee GreggDr. Kahl Darlyne HaighNancy Kruse Christine JohnsonEmma And Dylan Lee Melissa SewartMackenzie Leith Melissa McReynolds Julie PfleigerBonnie Livene Jim BuchananJoanie Loepp Kendra FriarPete and Patty Lux Joe and Debby RadakovichTerri Maller Judy CloseCandace and Tony Menninger Helen Donaldson David and Cyndi Wood

Florence Meyer Robert and Carolyn TynanMia Middleton Linda MayeriLinda Minor David MinorRudy and Barb Mohorich Holly GillSusanne Mountel Susan MetcalfeAbby Mutchler Allen SuricoLarry Neitling Sarah and Paul OakesAnita Pace Kathleen O’MalleyJill Palmer DVM Hillsboro Dog AssociationSean Peterson Dave AndersonSally Roediger Frances KasperMaureen and Robert Schaeffer Becker Capital Management Inc.Dana Schwartz Patti SchwartzTom and Stephanie Semke Richard and Beth SemkeSamantha Spragens Tom DavisMaren Stilson Paul WorrleinLauren Ward Pat eagleKatrina Winklesky Brian and Brynne HicksDeborah Wood Christopher LuntLyn Wright Catherine WrightWhitney Zeigler Deborah Wood

In Honor of Pet Angus Heather DarlingBear Jean NewcombBreezy Roberta RussellDimitri Christine HuElla Victoria and Douglas CooperGoosegg John MorrisonLexi edward MilfordMilo Allen CluteMisty Ken RankPeaches Penny CrandallRosie Sandra RobinsonRuby Red Raymond CainSeabrook Becky LovejoyShinia Barbara PenningtonSparky Barbara Gold

1901 Se 24th AvenueHillsboro, OR 97123

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Holidays at Home Holiday AdoptionsBonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter has many loving dogs and cats looking for your warm lap this holiday season. Come to the shelter

and adopt the dog or cat of your dreams.

November 25 – December 30, 2011 Holiday Adoption Fees: $10 adult cat (over one year)/$80 kitten (under one year) $150 adult dog or puppy

Pets go home with the following: FirstvaccinationsSpayorneuterMicrochipidentification Certificateentitlingthepettoafreeexaminationbyanyparticipating

veterinarian in Washington county within 10 days 1 year license for dogs over 1 year of age

The first 30 pets adopted after November 25 will take home a holiday stocking with a gift.Learnmoreaboutpetsavailableforadoptionat

www.washingtoncountypets.com

Our mission is to serve and protect the people and animals of Washington County in a professional and courteous manner by:l educating our residents l enforcing animal lawsl Promoting humane treatment of animals l Providing shelter and care for lost and homeless dogs and cats l Respecting the needs of our customers

Washington County Board of Commissioners:Andy Duyck, Chair Greg Malinowski Roy Rogers Dick Schouten Bob Terry

Department of Health & Human Services Director: Rod Branyan

Newsletter Editor: Kathy Andersen

Contact us at: Phone: (503) 846-7041 Fax: (503) 846-7074

E-mail: Animal_Services@co.washington.or.us

Web: www.washingtoncountypets.com or www.LicenseYourPet.com

Mail: 1901 Se 24th Ave., MS-53, Hillsboro, OR 97123

Business and Pet Lost & Found Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon., Tues. and Thurs. - Sat.; 12 noon-6 p.m. Wed.

Pet Adoption Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon., Tues. and Thurs. through Sat.; 12 noon-5:30 p.m. Wed.

Be our friend. The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter is on Facebook. We invite you to become one of the shelter’s friends.

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