P e t s & P e o p l e Fall 2015

Saddleback Valley

Humane Society

Quarterly Newsletter for

Members & Friends of the SVHS

F i n a n c i a l A i d Recipients

Membership Issue, page 3

T he high fat content in poultry skin may cause

pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in

dogs. Even small amounts of grapes or raisins may

cause kidney failure in dogs. Chocolate contains

theobromine, which is toxic to pets. Raw bones may

contain harmful bacteria and cooked bones splinter

easily and may cause intestinal perforation. Liquor can

be fatal and coffee or tea may cause damage to the

digestive, urinary or nervous systems. Anything

sweetened with Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs.

Ribbons and other decorations are

potential choking or internal injury

hazards. Keep food gifts out of

reach and not under the tree. Some

holiday flowers and plants are

toxic, including, Holly, Christmas

Rose, Poinsettia and Mistletoe.

Hang tinsel and ornaments from

the highest branches of the

Christmas tree and keep fallen decorations picked up.

Pets are attracted to flames — keep lighted candles

out of reach and the fireplace secured.

Sophie, a one-year-

old dog, adopted

from a Los Angeles

county animal

shelter, had a

broken pelvis.

Vet Grant $500

Holiday Hazards

It may be tempting to

share your favorite holiday

goodies with your pets, but

food intended for humans

can cause gastric upset, or

worse in cats and dogs.

Seek veterinary care

immediately, if your pet is

vomiting or has diarrhea

and you suspect non-pet

foods may have been

ingested.

Inside this edition

Vet Grant & Other Financial Aid Recipients

Pages 1 & 3

H o l i d a y H a z a r d s Page 1

President’s Message Page 2

Gifts of Love — Page 2

Membership Page 3

A d o p t i o n s — Page 4

Issue No. 525

Janelle, a Yorkshire Terrier needed surgery to remove a mammary mass. Pledge $100

Baby, an 11-year-old cat sustained an injury causing a dislocated or fractured jaw. Baby is a house cat, and the elderly guardian didn’t know how the injury happened. Our pledge was for X-rays and surgery. Pledge $200

Trooper, a stray kitten was found at approximately four weeks of age with a litter mate. Trooper had a badly infected eye that caused the lid to remain closed. The kitten was neutered at the same time surgery was done to repair the eyelid. When he recovers, he will be placed for adoption through Forever Home Cat Rescue in Foothill Ranch.

Kim, a 15-year-old dog with congestive heart failure needed bloodwork, X-rays and five different medications. Pledge $200 continued on page 3

Your donations

helped fund 29

Spay/Neuter

procedures this

quarter.

L aguna Hills resident Mary, noticed a

stray cat wandering around the

neighborhood for about a year. While

walking one day, she spotted the cat,

which now had a broken tail. Not long

after, Mary saw the cat again — this time

part of its tail appeared to have been

chewed off. Days later, when Mary saw

the cat, the tail appeared shorter. Soon,

the same cat appeared in Mary’s yard —

accompanied by a younger cat. The pair

began drinking out of a water dish set out

for the family’s turtle.

Determined to help the strays, Mary

worked with her vet and his staff to trap

the pair. The process would prove

challenging. First, Mary had to gain the

cats’ trust. It took patience and many

weeks, but eventually both cats were

trapped, separately. Mary and her family

elected to keep both cats. The older

cat’s tail was surgically repaired and both

were spayed and vaccinated.

Both kitties are now enjoying life in a

custom-built enclosure, which is open to

the house and gives them a view of the world outside, while keeping

them safe. Despite a rough start, and possible abuse, guardian Mary says

both kitties are very sweet. Pledge $465

One-time stray, Ruby relaxes in her custom-built enclosure.

Any baked goods can

cause gastric upset,

sometimes severe.

Page 2 Pets & People

In Loving Memory of George,

a pug To Susan & Herman van Eijkelenburg

From Judy & Mike Joyce

“A sweet pug”

Judy Merry

“The happiest dog I’ve ever known.”

Pat Paschang & Charlie Trachtenbarg

“Dear George”

Bob & Vivien Frankland

“A sweet pug — missing you in the

neighborhood”

Barbara, Bill & Casey Wallner *Casey is a charming little Poodle and one

of George’s canine friends.

In Loving Memory of

Roz Grashaw

From

“In memory of Roz and her

love for animals.”

Sue Baldwin

“A friend and animal lover”

From Stuart & Lois Halbert

“A special friend who will always be

remembered.”

Faith Boyle

“...a friend”

Bobbie & Jeff Foresta

In Memory of Mustang, a dog To Robin & Karen

From Judy Satterlee

In Memory of Shadow, a cat “My Angel is in heaven.”

From Joseph & Tania Head

The Saddleback Valley Humane Society is

not part of, or financially supported by,

any local or national humane

organization or SPCA (society for the

prevention of cruelty to animals). We are

an all-volunteer, non-profit 501c3

organization. The only funding we receive

is from individual or corporate donations,

grants and memberships.Your support is

vital to our continued work. Tax ID 33-

0515856. Thank you!

Pet-Assisted Therapy

Visits are held the 2nd & 3rd Saturday monthly. You don’t

need to commit to both. Share your pet’s love.

Call 262.5859 to volunteer

What’s the difference between a Pledge

and a Vet Grant?? At the end of each medical aid recipient listed, a Pledge or Vet Grant dollar amount is noted. The SVHS offers a Veterinary Grant Program that provides $500 to each of the first 18 area

vets who register annually. Program vets may use the grant, at their discretion, to help only one pet or several. Requests for

Vet Grant funds are made by the vets on behalf of their clients. Conversely, Pledges are offered to individuals who call our Helpline asking for financial assistance. Like Vet Grants,

Pledges are paid directly to veterinarians, not as a reimbursement to individuals.

President’s Message

In the summer 2015 issue of Pets &

People you may have noticed

numerous gifts of love given in

memory of Roz Grashaw; a lady

who, until her passing in mid-June,

remained an active volunteer and a

member of the Society since its

inception over 20 years ago. During

this time she became a firm friend to

me and other board members and volunteers.

Whilst working alongside her, I quickly discovered her

knowledge of cats was second to none and therefore

she became the person to go to for advice and

suggestions when problems or questions arose

regarding felines.

Whenever she visited our home she never failed to

bring a treat or toy for our pets and for those whom she

pet sat, there would be an eloquently phrased journal

of “daily pet events” along with a stack of photos for

the guardians to digest at their leisure upon their

return.

Her compassion for animals, whether domestic or wild,

was exceptional and is exemplified by her generous

legacy of financial donations to numerous animal

organizations, including the SVHS. As guardians of these

funds we, the board members, will endeavor to use

them as she would have wished i.e. for the benefit of

indigent animals.

Undoubtedly , she is and will be sorely missed by all

who knew her, including the pets in her care, but I take

comfort in the fact that I gained a genuine friend and

that I’m so much the richer for having known her.

With fondest thoughts,

Vivien Frankland

Vivien Frankland with

feline companion,

Samantha.

In Loving Memory of George, “our handsome little boy —

forever in our hearts.”

From Susan & Herman van Eijkelenburg

In Memory of Bandit, a dog To Marie Kaufer & Family

From Bobbie & Jeff Foresta

Vivien & Bob Frankland “A wonderful P.A.T. visitor”

In Memory of Boo, a dog To The Fortinberry Family

From Judy Satterlee

Commomorating my friend, Ann

Spaltzenholz’s birthday From Judy Rigdon

In Memory of Billy, a cat From Carolina Abdella

In Memory of Abbey, a dog To The John Fieberg Family From Paul & Patti Fieberg

In Memory of Hobo Anne, a

German Shepherd dog From Judith Ann Webb

Gift of Love from Reggieboy,

a dog (Guardians are Eugene

& Kim Calvosa)

For Blake, a dog “He is greatly loved.”

From Neysa Soafer

In Memory of Abby, “our beloved

Golden Retriever”

From Joyce & Dean Warner

Honor the Memory of a Lost Love

or Celebrate a Special Occasion

by Giving a “Gift of Love”

Gifts of Love

Roz Grashaw, left,

with her friend,

“desert Gail” at a

SVHS Santa Paws

fundraiser in 2007.

Page 3 Pets & People

The volunteers of the SVHS are grateful to

our Members who, year after year,

entrust us with their generous donations.

We are humbled and we

Thank You!

Jane Aarthun Carolina & Catalina Abdella Pat & Ken Agid Jeraud Ainsworth Corinne Allen Debbie & Bill Allen Fred & Dorothy Arevalos Hugh & Joanne Armstrong

Valerie Laird Baker Sandra Bakerink Sue Baldwin Clare & Craig Barker Jeffrey Bartholomew Da Lee Beach Bob & Paula Becker Pam & Mike Becker Denise & David Behrmann Joan Bornstein Charlene Boyd Faith & Daniel Boyle Lee Bradford Lynn Branch Sheryl Brewer Carol Bridges Paul & Ann Briggs Harriet Brown

Chris & Wanda Cavaliere Angelina & Mark Chong Pamela Chozen Lori Cirvello Robin & Charles Clark Barbara Comte Sandra Cook Kathy Cooper David Corser Patricia Ann Craig

Ann & Gene Di Cianni Sue Douthat Ellen & Ron Dunlap

Betty Fassett Ellen Faulds Patti Fieberg Arthur Forcier Bobbie & Jeff Foresta Vivien & Bob Frankland Jeanne Furuta

Mary Gagliardo Wilma Goodman Richard Graham & Audrey Schwarzbein Gary & Diane Gustafson

Stuart & Lois Halbert Aprille Harris Todd & Sandra Haverlock Margaret Hawk Joseph & Tania Head Carol & Robert Henderson Gayle Henderson Allan & Maureen Herrod Marian Hillyer Patty Hoffman David & Lynne Holt Rita Hopper Sandra & Ara Hovanesian

Judy Joyce

Roger & Lois Kennedy Kris Kinard Joyce Kruizenga

Lammerchina Allen

Douglas Coward, DVM

Diana Fiori

Betty Fugatt

Roz Grashaw, estate gift

Joann Hunter

Edward Joffe

Ron Kelpe, DVM & Susan Kelpe

Virginia Kinney

Kay D. Kurtz

Jacqueline Loome

Neysa Soafer

Rachel Tuz, DVM

Scott Weldy, DVM

Shirley Wood

VCA Mission Viejo Animal Hospital

Kathryn Langston Yoshiko J. Leonhardt Ron & Carol Lerman Barbara Liddy Nancy Liefer Lori Lipke John Lipovsky Daisy Lopez Nancy Losey Andrea Lowery Suzanne Luce

Arlene Maass Sharon Mack John Maclean Sandra Mahanna Laurie Marinovich Patricia I. Maw Toni McAnulla Mary Mercier Judy Merry Nikki Meyers Holly Molstad Anthony Montemurro

Mary Lee Nadon Gay Naiditch, DVM Julie & Fred Nankervis Shirley Neal Cynthia Nelson

Rita & James Odlum Shirley P.M. Olson Kay Osborne Mildred Ott

Barbara Parrillo Pat Paschang & Charles Trachtenbarg Donald & Deborah Petersen Edward & Terry Pyle

Valerie Radlick Bonnie & Leif Ranestad Sam Retman Ashley Rivera

Jan Rolph Ryna Rothberg Lenore Rufrano

Judith Satterlee Doris & Judd Schenck Richard & Mary Schindler John & Pam Schreiber Jeff & Christy Schwalm Carol Toby Scott Marissa Shipton Vernon & Elizabeth Smith Penny Snavely Geraldine Snyder Ted & Pamela Stamen Douglas & Kelle Steward Craig & Jody St. John Barbara & David Strauss

Shelley Thayer Paul Thomas Rose & Kenneth Thornburgh Michael Thornton Rosemarie Tingle Barbara J. Towle

Kevin P. Urquhart

Roberta Valdez Laurie Valencic Susan & Herman van Eijkelenburg

Cricket Littlestar Walker Barbara & Bill Wallner Joyce & Dean Warner Harriette & Lon Watson Judith Ann Webb Jennifer & Eric Wellenkamp Betsy Williamson Kathy Windham Julia Wu

Jane Yapp Boker & Janice Yaruss Joanne & Leonard Yundzel

Mary Ann Zoss

Medical Aid Recipients — from page 1

Catalina was diagnosed with cancer and needed surgery.

Vet Grant $500

Lucky, a cat was generally unwell and not eating after surviving a house fire. The cat was diagnosed with an auto-immune infection that required steroids and antibiotics. Pledge $100

Fisher, a dog needed surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Pledge $200

Uka, a 6-month-old Terrier was hit by a car sustaining a broken femur. Pledge $150

Emerald, a 14-year-old cat needs treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic rectal disease. Pledge $100

Lady, a dog needed a mass surgically removed from her paw. Pledge $100

Lyka, a 5-year-old female pug needed surgery to correct difficult breathing. Pledge $150

Moggie, a 13-year-old male pug was not eating. A veterinary exam revealed nothing obviously wrong with the dog. Treatment included hydration, full blood panel and medication to stimulate the appetite. Pledge $250

Buddy, a Chihuahua needed treatment for severe pancreatitis. The dog’s guardian is homeless. Vet Grant $500

Shiver, a Chihuahua needed a large ear hematoma removed. Vet Grant $400

Precious, a dog was attacked by another dog or a coyote causing multiple injuries. Pledge $100

Button, a Shih Tzu was treated for a severe ear infection and periodontal disease — Vet Grant $500

Tinkerbell, a 12-year-old Maltese with Addison’s Disease needed blood work. Pledge $75

Charmer, an 18-month-old Golden Retriever was attacked by another dog at a dog park sustaining a leg wound. Subsequently, a large mass developed near the wound site, which requires surgery by a specialist. Pledge $250

Beth, an elderly dog has chronic eye problems and other medical issues. Beth’s guardian lives in his van. According to the contact at the vet’s office, the guardian cares deeply about his dog. Pledge $100

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Saddleback Valley Humane Society

Return Service Requested

A D O P T I O N S

Southland Collie Rescue

www.collie.org Contact Sue Baldwin at

lovecollies@cox.net or 949.858.0298

Frankie originally

came from

an animal

shelter

years ago

and now

recently he

lost his

home, again.

At 10-

years-old, he is totally healthy

and active. He is average size for

a male Collie, and is very sweet,

affectionate and housebroken.

Frankie gets along with other

dogs. Southland Collie Rescue is

caring for Frankie and looking

for his new forever home.

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permission. SVHS is a 501c3 non-profit charity. Our mailing list is not sold or given to

any entity. To have your address changed or removed from our mailing list, please

send us your address label along with instructions. Non-profit/Tax ID #33-

0515856. Our Thanks to Saddleback Valley Printing — 949.830.0890

amazonsmile Foundation Amazonsmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers

enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient

shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when

customers shop amazonsmile, the amazonsmile foundation will donate

0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the SVHS. There is no added

cost to the customer or the SVHS — and the shopping experience is

identical to that of Amazon.com, but with an added benefit.

When first visiting http://smile.amazon.com you will be asked to select

a charity. The SVHS is listed as Friends of Saddleback Valley Animals

Inc., which is our registered name with the State of California. So, for

your next purchase, please shop http://smile.amazon.com.

Pugs & Pals www.

pugdogrescue.

com

Call 949.262.

PUGD

D.R.E.A.M. Animal Rescue

Call 949.836.5664

www.deamanimalrescue.org

NickelNickelNickelNickel is a brown tabby,

about 2

years old.

He’s good

with cats,

dogs and

loves

warming

your lap.

Camp Pendleton Animal

Control Phone: 760.725.8120

Coastal German Shepherd Rescue —

www.coastalgsr.org

See our website and

photo gallery: www.svhsspca.org

E-mail us at susansvhs@hotmail.com

Or, call 949.262.5859

Events Calendar

Our Annual

General Meeting will be held Sunday,

November 8th from

noon to 2 p.m. at

Pavion Park

24051 Pavion,

Mission Viejo —

(located at Pavion &

Jeronimo)

Refreshments will be

served. This is a chance

to meet other members

and their pet pals.

Well mannered, leashed

dogs are most

welcome!

The volunteers of the SVHS wish you Happy

Holiday, Peace on Earth, and a Happy &

Healthy New Year.

Ralph’s Community Contribution Program

It’s not too late! Go to Ralphs.com to register.

A percentage of your Ralph’s purchases will go to

the SVHS. It’s easy, costs you nothing, but means

so much. Our NPO # is 82794

Abbey is 4-years-old and loves to

run and play. She gets along well

with other dogs, especially when

they want to play with her.

Bring Home a

New Furry

Best Friend.

Check out Shelters and

Rescue Groups