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Also Inside:

In This Issue:

Amazing HSSA staff

• Wolves keep getting better

• Speak! for animals telethon

• SCRATCHING POST - FOR KIDS!

• Dogs, cats need dental care

• POD success

• Mosey for Mutts fundraiser

• News & Events

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Motorcycles, wolves and partying… What do these things have in common? They help us save lives!

For the sixth year in a row, the Wolves MC hosted an unforgettable Howling for the Hounds benefit, drawing scores of big-hearted bikers from across the re-gion. This annual gathering always rais-es an astonishing amount to help our animals, but we were shocked and hum-bled when Wolves Pres-ident Jack Minor pre-sented us with a whop-ping $24,269.

“We just enjoy orga-nizing Howling for the Hounds, seeing every-one roll in and knowing that 100 percent of the proceeds directly help animals,” says Minor.

The event was start-ed six years ago with help from his wife, Terri. The two selected the Humane So-ciety of Southern Arizona as their ben-eficiary because so little was being done to financially support animal welfare in Tucson.

“The first year we organized Howling for the Hounds, we raised $782, which we were very proud of,” says Minor. “Our goal for next year is $30,000 and,

within a few years, I have no doubt that we will hit $50,000.”

Minor credits the cooperation of mo-torcycle clubs in the community with the continued success of Howling for the Hounds.

“We always have more volunteers than we need and the club members and as-sociates work extremely hard to bring it all together.”

In addition to great food, cold brews and endless entertainment, the highlight of this year’s event was hear-ing all of the wonderful updates about HSSA alumni adopted by our biker buds. There’s Rooster the rambunc-tious boxer mix who gets a kick out of join-

ing his extended family at the bar; Gus the pampered pit bull who waited at the HSSA for several months until hitting the jackpot with his smitten mom and dad; and Milo the mischievous shih tzu who is living the dream with Jack and Terri Minor.

Although they’re tough, these gener-ous ladies and gentlemen have hearts of gold!

Editor-in-Chief:Hilary Van Alsburg

Managing Editor: Teresa Truelsen

Assistant Editor: Morgan Rost

Production:Dylan Boswell

Published Quarterly By: The Humane Society

of Southern Arizona, Inc.3450 N. Kelvin BoulevardTucson, Arizona 85716

(520) 327-6088Tax ID# 86-0112798

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Views expressed herein by non-HSSA contributors are not necessarily those of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. HSSA does not endorse nor guarantee any products, services, or vendors mentioned in Humanely Speaking. HSSA reserves the right to edit or reject, at its discretion, any item submitted for publication.

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From the CEO ....................... 2

Letters ............................. 4,5

Shelter statistics ................. 5

Department extensions ..... 6

Speak! for animals telethon 6

Making a difference ........... 7

Don’t forget dental care ..... 8

Scratching Post ............. 9-10

Volunteer spotlight ............ 11

Puttin’ on the Dog.............. 12

Donation banks ................ 13

Memorials ................... 14-17

Purrs & Wags ...................... 15

Upcoming events ............. 18

Mosey for Mutts ................ 19

Table ofContentsFrom the CEO

As we begin our journey together, what I most want the HSSA staff to know is that I know they all are the heartbeat of what we do here.

Not one day will go by that I will for-get that.

I have had the opportunity to watch many staffers in their day-to-day roles helping people and helping animals. There has not been one day that has gone by that I have not been deeply touched by their fortitude and commit-ment to who we are and what we are here to do.

I watch shelter staff get hundreds of orphaned kittens into foster homes so these little ones have a fighting chance.

I see the Facebook posts on a senior dog that needs a special home.

I hear the story of spay/neutering an entire feral colony so we see no more kittens born without someone to look over them.

I know that meetings are held with supporters well after the hour when one is needed at home.

I watch someone find an alternative to a kennel for a dog that doesn’t feel so safe in an unfamiliar environment.

I read how we have reached safety standards that are well beyond national standards.

With these as just a handful of ex-amples of drive and commitment, I am moved. Every day, I am moved.

In June, our shelter’s live release rate – an industry formula that calculates the number of animals that were saved by the HSSA – was 95.8 percent. Anywhere you look across our country, to have a shelter, open admission or not, reach this kind of number is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

Our spay/neuter clinic reached high-er-than-projected numbers of surgeries.

Prevention is the most direct way to stop suffering, and we are making our mark!

Our cruelty and education division has incredible talent, and is just on the cusp of all that it can be.

We are all having to come up with creative ideas on how to save more lives, prevent more suffering and rescue humans and pets alike.

There is never a shortage of animals in need of help.

In industries that deal with the care of another being – human and animal – there is a recognized condition known as compassion fatigue. Seeing daily the

sick, injured, neglected animals that come through our doors has long-term effects: anxiety, stress, grief and burn-out. Unchecked and compounded, these factors produce a multitude of symp-toms that show up in any and all areas of one’s life.

Our HR department works to ensure this does not happen to our staff, offer-ing workshops to make them stronger.

As I move forward as CEO, this staff has my respect. They have my humility and they have my tenacious drive to work together to make our agency the shining star for animal welfare in our community and beyond.

I have no doubt that we are going to do spectacular things together!

Dedicated, amazing HSSA staff

Wolves’ ‘Howling’ just keeps getting better

By Maureen O’Nell/CEO

Wolves MC members raised more than $24,000 with their sixth annual “Howling for the Hounds.”

We just enjoy ... knowing that 100

percent of the proceeds directly

help animals.

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Emna Schneden: Pepper has become a cool pool girl! (left)

Erin But: It’s been about two months since we adopted Fenway (then known as Chevy, right). He has come a long way and our brindle pup, Charlie, and he are BFFs. Thanks for all you do HSSA!

Nancy Zona Ruiz: The best choice I made was going to the Humane Society this past March and adopting my cat Meeshee. She is spoiled and loved. I just love her so much. Please when look-ing for a pet look into adopting. It’s the best choice out there.

Maria Hernandez-Gross: We just wanted to say thank you for giving us the opportunity in giving these two loving boys a home (left). We adopted the gray tabby Jynx (a k a Bandit) about a year ago and the little orange one Sven (a k a Siegfried) only a few months ago. They are lov-ing life and spoiled rotten. They both adore my little man, all three of them are still learning to put up with each other but are doing so well. Thank you again everyone at the main shelter!

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bled a lot. A year later (now named Osa), she is energetic, playful, curious, healthy, happy, and still so sweet!

We want to thank everyone at the Hu-mane Society for rescuing her and taking care of her. She is in a caring home, sur-rounded by people who love her, and she is happy here, all because of the wonder-

ful work you do at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Keep up the great work and thank you so much for everything, from the bottom of our hearts!

- Bobby and Stephanie

Shopping buddy brings joyThis is my

little sweety McKenzie.I ad-opted her three months ago dur-ing adoption day at Walmart, Oro Valley. She loves to go hiking and shopping with me, and cuddle in bed at night. She has brought so much joy in my life, I can’t imagine life without her!

- Maureen Alberts

March-May 2013

Animals Abandoned at the Humane Society:

Cats ................................... 814

Dogs ............................... 1,235

Other ................................... 71

Total ............................... 2,120

Animals Adopted:

Cats ................................... 395

Dogs .................................. 919

Other ................................... 41

Total ............................... 1,355

The remaining animals are in our care, still awaiting their for-ever home, in foster care until they are old enough to be ad-opted, recovering from injuries or illness, or were humanely euthanized due to illness, inju-ries or severe behavioral issues.

Lost/Found Reports Taken:1,112

Animals Reclaimed by Their Owners:

83

Spay/Neuter Surgeries:

Cats .................................1,011

Dogs ................................1,673

Other ....................................27

Total ................................2,675

Vaccinations Given:6,581

Animals in Foster Care:569

SHELTER STATISTICS

Board of Directors

Sheryl A. Lewis - Chair Susan Salmon - Vice Chair Sheri Trinchero - Treasurer

Carla A. Johnson - SecretaryScott McDonald - Legal Adviser

Lisa I. Abrams - Executive Committee Member-At-Large

Board MembersKayla Boyer, D.V.M.

James Boulay, D.V.M.Ellen Grygotis, D.V.M.

Chantal McCamanJordan S. SimonBruce L. SkolnikTom Spendiarian

Holly TrippLora K. White

Maureen O’Nell - CEO

Puttin’ on the DogCommittee

Vanessa BechtolLinda Capron

Barbara CecrleBarb DeFazio

Isobella FergusonMegan JasperKatie Leary

Margaret (Max) MaxwellChantal McCaman Karen McReynolds

Gary MeyersJeff Miller

Mary MorenoPatty Peth

Amanda RuboyianesCarole RossofSusan SalmonChris SlaneyHolly Tripp

Staci VierthalerChristina Watkins

Gloria White

Happy with your adopted pet? Pleased with the services you received at the shelter? Let us know! Write to HSSA Letters, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716, or e-mail: editor@hssaz.org. Letters should be brief; all letters are subject to editing or may be condensed for publication. Please include a phone number where you may be reached during the day.

notes from our friends

Feedback

New friend brightens old lifeWe thought you might enjoy this photo

of our 14-year-old kitty Noah, adopted at HSSA in 1999, and 6-month-old guinea pig Ginny, recently adopted at HSSA.

Noah’s kitty companion, Angel, died in 2008 and then his new pal, Noelle, sadly died this year, so he’s been in need of a new friend. And then along came the baby guinea pig...

Either Noah thinks Ginny is a kitten...or Ginny thinks Noah is a very large guinea pig since they have totally bonded with each other!

Our sincere appreciation to HSSA for ALL you do, and God bless you on behalf of the animals.

- Fran and Jamie Stevens

Love grows for hairless dogWhen I first visited your shelter a little

over a year ago I saw an extremely scared and almost totally hairless dog in a cage with a group of puppies. Didn’t give him much thought.

When I came back 3 weeks later he was

still there but the puppies were gone. Not sure why but I decided to give him a

chance. I brought him home and spent the first month trying to get him to come within arms reach so I could pet him. My grand-mother saw him and wondered why I would adopt such an ugly dog.....” he is almost bald”!

After 6-months Frankie started grow-ing hair and now he is completely covered except for one little bald spot on his neck. He still takes a little time to warm up to new people but he is a firm believer that life is GRAND and full body rubs after breakfast start the day off right!

And by the way. My grandmother says that he is a VERY HANDSOME BOY!

- Suzanne McKechnie

Good luck for kittyIn April we walked into PAWSH at Park

Place and we found Jack. Right away I knew he was the cat I wanted.

As I was driving home he broke the bottom of the box he was in and sat on the back seat next to my daughter. I took him to the vet and they told me he was blind in one eye, had cataracts in the other and that he had a tooth that need to be removed.

The HSSA clinic checked him out the next day and said everything was fine and he just cant see very well because of the cataracts and his tooth had healed itself.

I am so glad Jack did not have to go though a surgery he didn’t need. He is the best cat I have had I feel so lucky to have gone to the Humane Society when I did.

- Crystal

Osa blossoms in new homeIn May 2012 we adopted a sweet little

Chihuahua/Shih Tzu mix called Elfina.When we first brought her home, she

was timid, easily frightened, and she trem-

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department Extensions(520) 321-3704

Maureen O’NellCEO135

Brandy BurkeAnimal Services Director

183Hilary Van Alsburg

Chief Development Officer117

Shelly Jurmain Chief Financial Officer

124Lisa Gagnon

Director of Human Resources127

Francisco GalloClinic Director

176Pat Hubbard

Community Liaison Director138

Morgan Lynne RostAssociate Director of

Development and Marketing116

Rich LagunaOperations Manager

178Carol Dimit

Development & Outreach Manager

174Inge Koopman-Leyva Manager of Education

142Teresa Truelsen

Marketing Manager169

Jane ClarkOff-site Adoptions and Retail Manager

133/144Cynthia Stella

Thrift Store Manager327-0010

Tracy SullivanVolunteer Coordinator

126

Making A DifferenceFun with pEtFinDEr pAys OFF FOr hssA pEts

The Hu-mane Society of Southern Arizona enjoyed some friendly competition among local shelter and rescue groups at a retreat hosted by Mars Petcare and the Pet-finder Foun-dation.

Hundreds of Mars Petcare employees flew in from across the country to help southern Arizona’s pets in a big way. Teams represent-ing the four attending animal welfare agencies competed to win big for their agency. Each group returned to their animals with loads of supplies and a life-saving monetary donation.

In it to win it, Team HSSA won the first-place prize of $1,000, helping many critters in need. Every dog (and cat) definitely had its day!

vEgAn pOwEr turns CAkEs intO CAshThe World Wide Vegan Bake Sale

was one sweet success! With cook-ies, brownies, cakes, pies and muffins as far as the eye could see, and with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the HSSA, people lined up to indulge in something scrumptious for a great cause.

Hosted by The Healthy You Network, which provides education about the health benefits of plant-based nutrition, this five-hour smorgasbord raised more than $4,000 for our appreciative pets. What a delicious way to be kind!

ChApMAn hOnDA OpEns its DOOrs tO DOgsChapman Honda – not to be outdone

by their cohorts at Chapman Volkswa-

gen – hosted a Pick-Your-Pet Day on May 11. Chapman provided snacks and cov-ered all adoption fees. Mrs. Green’s World staff was also on hand with free-bies! Nine deserving dogs found their forever homes. Thanks Chapman Honda and Mrs. Green’s World!

uA stuDEnts gEt A CuDDlE FOr A CAusESoothing anxious UA students right

before final exams is all in a day’s work for our Pet VIP therapy dogs.

The University of Arizona Masters in Public Administration Student Associa-tion helped organize our second Coffee and a Cuddle in May. Pet VIP teams de-scended on the UA Mall to offer comfort to students for a suggested $5 donation. Eager Wildcats lined up to enjoy puppy love, a cup of coffee and a light break-fast. It was a great way for students to relax and recharge, and MPASA collected $475 for our shelter pets!

AvEDA DOEs A bEAutiFul thing FOr DOgsLots of people were letting their hair

down for the dogs during Aveda’s Pretty Poochie Party. Aveda at La Encantada graciously donated all proceeds from its signature haircuts, stylings and facials to the HSSA one busy May weekend. In ad-dition to raising $185, Aveda welcomed HSSA dogs in their pet-friendly salon and facilitated some beautiful matches. Three cheers to Aveda!

wOlvErinEs shOw suppOrt FOr AniMAlsThe Universty of Michigan Alumni

Club of Tucson turned their meeting May 4 at Pastiche Modern Eatery into a fundraiser for the HSSA. The group

raised about $1,000 worth of food and supplies plus cash donations of $600! Pastiche also kicked in about $200. This successful fundraiser could become an annual event. Go, Wolverines!

A rEAlly big EvEnt At MiniFor the fourth year, Royal Automotive

Group went above and beyond to host an amazing Dog Days of Summer adopt-a-thon event, this year at Royal’s gor-geous new MINI of Tucson dealership. Royal served free lunch, of-fered pet por-traits and a raffle, collect-ed a mountain of donations and generously paid for all adoption fees. Within four hours nine animals found loving homes. MINI made a HUGE difference for Tucson’s pets in need!

bOnniE kAy A ChAMpiOn FOr CAMpErsHSSA super supporter Bonnie Kay

showed her compassion extends to kids as well by funding 10 scholarships for the Dog Days of Summer Program.

Thanks to Bonnie, 10 deserving chil-dren were able learn about the impor-tance of treating animals humanely while having a blast at a week of camp.

Thanks Bonnie, for all you do!

gEnErOsity FrOM MArgAritAvillEMuchas Gracias to the Desert Sharks

Parrothead Club, which raised $600 for the Humane Society during its Cinco De Mayo Party!

The Desert Sharks have been plan-ning festivities to raise money for the HSSA for six years. This is the biggest fundraiser yet! Those Desert Shark Par-rotheads sure know how to celebrate.

Lets find that lost shaker of salt and do it again next year!

Team HSSA hula-hooped circles around the competi-tion.

HOWL! – $7,500 Title Sponsorship

WOOF! - $5,000 Sponsorship

MEOW! - $2,500 Sponsorship

SQUAWK! - $1,000 Sponsorship

For details visit hssaz.org/speak

Donate early or any time of day online

at hssaz.org/telethon

Donate during the telethon at 520.881.7401

Phone line is open 9 am - 5 pm Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday,

Aug. 30

SPEAK UP!

Join the HSSA as we tell our story and raise funds for our animals from 11:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 26-30.

Special thanks to

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Scratching PostFor our H.I.P. Kids Club

Members

JUST FOR KIDS!

Brenna Sportsman

Brownie Troop #435

Cami Berggren

Catalina Methodist Day School

Chloe

Coronado ES Before/ After School Program

Eagle Scout Troop #007

Emily Saffer

Emma Dowe

Girl Scout Troop #1237

Girl Scout Troop #1325

Juli

Lee Fisher

Lily Morales

Lindsey Pesqueira

Nathan Tuttle

Paige Spann

Peyton

Reilly

Ren

Rio Lederer

Trey Chiliote

William Forte

Cecilia Alexander & Kiera Gassen

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona would like to thank the following Kind Kids and Schools for their support and care of our homeless companion animals. These kids created and worked on community service projects to benefit the animals in our care. These include birthday parties, bake sales, Dollars for Dogs and Cash for Cats campaigns, pet supply drives, penny drives and many more creative ways to help animals. For more information on community service projects to benefit animals in our care, call (520) 321-3704, ext. 142, or email ikoopmanleyva@hssaz.org.

Kids helping animals

Dental care essential for dog, cat healthBy Dr. Kellie A. Barrett, DVM/Staff Veterinarian

Dental disease is a very common problem in pets.

More than 85 percent of dogs and cats over 4 years old have dental dis-ease. Dogs and cats don’t commonly get cavities like we do, but they do suf-fer from tartar buildup and periodontal disease (disorders of the structures that support the teeth).

Periodontal disease begins with the formation of plaque, a transparent coat-ing on the teeth and gums containing bacteria and debris. If the plaque is not removed, minerals in chewed food will be deposited and hard dental tartar (calculus) forms. The tartar causes irrita-tion to the gums and periodontal tis-sues.

Bacteria grow around the tartar and under the edge of the gums. These bac-teria produce substances that gradually dissolve the structures that support the teeth. Eventually, deeper and deeper pockets form around the teeth, creating dental pain and providing ideal places for more bacteria to grow. These deep dental pockets commonly contain pus. The gums may even-tually retract, ex-posing the roots of teeth. Abscesses may form under the teeth, which can be very painful. Fi-nally the teeth loosen and fall out.

Many people will notice that their pets have bad breath. The odor is caused by the bacteria, abscess forma-tion and decay occurring in the mouth. Keep in mind that dental disease does not just affect the mouth, but the rest of the body as well. The bacteria and substances produced by them are released into the bloodstream each time the pet chews, and are then carried to the internal or-gans such as the heart, kidneys and liver, causing damage to these vital organs.

What if my pet has periodontal disease?You and your veterinarian will dis-

cuss options regarding periodontal dis-ease depending on the severity of dis-ease. Your vet may recommend profes-sional periodontal therapy, also known as “a dental” or “dental prophylaxis.”

Plaque and calculus will be removed from the teeth using special equipment while the pet is under general anesthe-sia. This is similar to what the dentist does when you have a routine cleaning and examination, but for proper and thorough cleaning pets must be under anesthesia. The teeth are then polished using a special paste that is used for dogs and cats.

Dental radiographs may also be tak-en to evaluate the extent of disease.

A thorough oral examination will be completed to evaluate each tooth for disease, mobility and/or severe damage that may deem if extraction is neces-sary. Pets needing extractions compen-

sate well for missing teeth and

can eat normally. Your veterinarian should discuss a

plan of action with you regarding the possibility of extractions before the procedure. Please ask your veterinarian any questions you may have regarding the procedure.

What can you do to prevent periodon-tal disease in your cat or dog?

Recommendations include regular veterinary examinations with dental/oral evaluation. Give your dog chew toys and treats that promote healthy gums. Select chew toys made from rub-bery material or ropes rather than hard ones, which can cause tooth fractures.

A list of products that have received approval from the Veterinary Oral Heath Council (a nonprofit, independent group of board-certified veterinary den-tists) is available at vohc.org.

Start a home dental care program for your pet. Most pets will tolerate and

even learn to enjoy having their teeth brushed if it is introduced

gradually and presented as something enjoyable that

ends with you giving the pet lavish praise and a treat.

For brushing the teeth, use products made especially for pets.

Ask your veterinarian for a home dental hygiene plan.

A special thanks to Donna Vining, who

donated a dental scaler to our clinic so we can give

our shelter animals super smiles!

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The poor living conditions and treat-ment of animals can only be changed through personal responsibility and action. Many schools, scout troops, religious organizations and individu-als hold benefits for the animals in the Humane Society’s care. Create your own project to help southern Arizona’s homeless animals – it can be as complex or simple as you like. Please remember to ask your parents for their support and guidance. Here are a few ways you can help:

• Hold a food and materials drive: Help raise donations of badly needed pet care items. For a list of needed items, visit hssaz.org/wishlist.

• Hold a bake sale: Create tasty good-ies for people and animals and sell them to raise money for our shelter animals. This could be at school, church, etc.

• Pennies for Pups and Coins for Cats: Have classrooms compete to collect coins to help animals. The classroom that raises the most money wins and receives a special certificate and tour.

• Birthday party: Instead of your usual birthday gifts ask your guests to donate toys or pet care items to the shelter.

• Create your own fun service project! If you are participating in a Community Service project to benefit HSSA and would like a tour as part of your program, please make arrange-ments with our office in advance. Our schedule can fill up quickly. Tours are offered Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They are not offered on major holidays.

For more information on Community Service Projects to benefit animals in our care, call (520)321-3704, ext. 142, or email ikoopmanleyva@hssaz.org.

Hey Kids! Do you want to learn more about pets and the Humane Society dur-ing the school year?

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona offers the largest free school-based humane education program in south-ern Arizona.

Our classroom programs provide interac-tive lessons on everything from the Hu-mane Society’s mission and services, ba-sic pet care to animal cruelty prevention. If you’d like to have us visit your school, please talk to your teachers and let them know your interest.

Teachers can pick and choose from a va-riety of programs that cater to each class-room’s needs allowing one to nine se-quential presentations for third- through 12th-graders. Here is a list of programs offered to schools:

• Humane Society at a glance: Know-ing your Humane Society

• Bite Prevention and Safety Around Animals

• A New Friend for Life: New Pet Own-ership and Responsibilities

• Desert Full of Dangers: Native Desert Animals and How to Keep Pets Safe

• Juvenile Animal Cruelty Prevention• How Many is Too Many: Pet Over-

population and Spaying and Neuter-ing

• Behind the Scenes Humane Society Shelter Tours

• Community Service Projects: Helping Animals in Need

• Wild vs. Domestic: How keeping ex-otic animals as pets can affect wild animal populations and ecosystems.

• Careers in Working to Help Animals

If you or someone you know would like more information about these programs, you can visit our website at www.hssaz.org or call 520.321.3704, ext. 142, to re-quest a booklet.

The Education Department is welcoming an additional Humane Educator, who will focus on Hand-in-Paw Kids club activities and events, making them even more fun, engaging and exciting.

Here is a taste of some of this year’s new programs!

• Movie and a Cuddle: Kids can come to the HSSA in their pajamas, with their fa-vorite pillow and blanket. After a pizza dinner, snuggle up with one of many Pet VIP therapy dogs, grab some popcorn and enjoy a fun family movie. (Parents this is your opportunity for a date night!)

• Party Animal Birthday Parties: Look-ing for a fun way to celebrate your birth-day? Bring your friends and family to the HSSA for a fun animal-themed birthday

party. Enjoy a VIP shelter tour, visit with Pet VIP therapy dogs and the great Mon-ty Python and create an animal-themed craft. We provide the decorations and activities; you provide the birthday hon-oree, guests and cake!

• All-day Workshops: The Hand-in-Paw kids club will be hosting day-long work-shops on weekends and school holidays starting this fall. Similar to our summer programs, participants will spend the day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. participating in animal care and socialization, crafts, games and educational discussions and guest visits.

Additional details on all these programs will be available online in September.

Coming this fall!

HSSA in schools

If you stop by the PAWSH store at Park Place, chances are you’ll find Julia Ramsey helping with adoptions, walking dogs, grooming and pet enrichment.Julia has been volun-

teering at PAWSH for the past three years. She can help anywhere and everywhere and does so with enthusiasm and spunk. When people come in to look at

pets, Julia is always ready and eager to assist in any way she can. Julia says what she loves most about vol-unteering at the HSSA is the people and knowing that she is helping animals and people alike.

“I get to interact with so many peo-ple and spread the word about vacci-nations, spay and neuter and the pets we have for adop-tion,” Julia says. “It’s building awareness and spreading the word about HSSA and what we do.”

Julia has even recruited her hus-band, Aaron, to be a volunteer. They have four critters of their own: Sam, a 5-year-old shepherd mix; Lloyd, a 2-year-old corgi mix; Maya, a 4-year-old tortoiseshell and Jones a 7-year-old gray tabby.Thank you Julia for all that you do!

• Patti McKee, an avid supporter of our Forever Home program, spon-sored the lovely Mr. Miagi and Ro-deo, two highly social cats bursting with personality that found their for-ever homes!

• Darla was a stray who was cared for by her finder for three months. She is full of energy and incredibly sweet; the love and comfort from her new family she found at the HSSA will help her grow up to be a fantastic and loyal companion! Spe-cial thanks to Cassidy James for sponsoring this darling dog.

• Milo, a 6-month-old Labrador re-triever mix, won the heart of one of our very own foster parents, Aman-da McNeil, who wanted to sponsor him. Milo found the perfect family!

• In lieu of presents for her ninth birthday, Paige Spann asked for

friends and family to donate money toward her fundraiser for HSSA ani-mals. She raised about $500 and used that to sponsor two of our lovely kitties, Allie and Bootzie. They both found their forever homes thanks to her generous donation. Way to go, Paige!!

• Dax, a darling 4-year-old shar pei

mix, captured the attention of two of our dog walkers, John Lacinski and Christine Heinze. Dax was in our canine college program, where he learned positive reinforcement that his new family can build on.

The Forever Home program, which allows you to sponsor a specific dog or cat during its stay at the HSSA, is a great way to indi-vidualize your donation and directly help the animals in our care. Find out more at hssaz.org, or contact Samantha Simmons at (520) 321-3704, ext. 141, or ssim-mons@hssaz.org.

Thanks to our Forever Home sponsors!

Volunteer Spotlight

Bully breeds bring adoption successExtended hours, pit-bull related give

aways and, of course, a kissing booth, helped make our Adore-A-Bull adoption event a big success!

Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, our event helped find homes for 78 animals, including 18 pit bull mixes. Everyone got the chance to meet Aristotle (above), our VIP ambassador on a quest for kisses, and kids received a copy of Saving Audie, which tells the story of a rescued pit bull.

Most importantly, our visitors on that May weekend went home a bit better informed about the plight of pit bulls.

Fox Tucson Theatre and the HSSA present Babe, a movie about a

young pig who breaks all the rules.

Proceeds benefit the HSSA and Fox Theatre Foundation

Doors open one hour before show:5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25

Crafts, activities and fun for kids!

MOVIES with THE FOX

Get involved!

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Another perfect night for PODWe really felt the love at our 15th An-

nual Puttin’ on the Dog, where support-ers helped us raise more than $200,000 for homeless animals in our care!

April 26 was a spectacular evening at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, with nearly 900 people and 100 companion dogs in attendance.

The guests enjoyed the beautiful view of the Pusch Ridge, and perfect cool evening temperatures. Tesoro provided the melodies, there was plenty of wine, beer, and specialty beverages and of course the tantalizing flavors of 28 Tucson Originals Restaurants. Our most important canine guests had a special gourmet treat table with a plush toy and bandana. Best of all was the wide array of auction items – more than 400 in the silent and 10 in the live!

Some guests opted to stay in one of the lush, dog-friendly rooms at the Hil-ton, which were offered at a discounted Puttin’ on the Dog group rate. Who could resist another glass of wine by the fire pit that night with good friends and a siesta by the pool the next day?

This night is the result of a year of plan-ning and execution by the amazing Puttin’ on the Dog Committee and HSSA staff.

Special thanks to our emcee, Jeff Beamish from KVOA, who made sure things on the stage ran smoothly; Sean Doherty of Clear Channel Radio, who kept up the energy in our silent auction area; and auctioneer Paul Ramirez and his crew, who help make the auction so entertaining!

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and the many businesses and individu-als who donated auction items. And thanks to our incredible volunteers from the HSSA, Tucson Federal Credit Union and the high school group Fraternity in Action.

Mark your calendars for next year’s event! The HSSA will host the 16th An-nual Puttin’ on the Dog on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Hilton El Conquistador. We hope to see you there!

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, donating an auction item or con-tributing your time, please contact Carol Dimit at 321-3704, ext. 174, or cdimit@hssaz.org.

By Carol Dimit/Community Outreach Manager

Save theDate!

May 2, 2014

Hilton El Conquistador

Golf & Tennis Resort

Thanks to Our Donation Bank Partners!Ruff Ruff! Meow Meow!! The animals say THANK YOU to the businesses and individuals who so generously host our

donation banks. Your kind support raises approximately $9,000 per year to care for homeless and neglected animals in our community. We are truly grateful! If you’d like to sponsor an HSSA donation bank in your place of business, please call

Tereasa at 321-3704, ext .188, or email twright@hssaz.org

A &D Mini Donuts Food Truck

Ace Hardware in Oro Valley 11921 N. 1st Ave.

Ace Hardware 10560 N. La Cañada Dr.

American Antique Mall 3130 E. Grant Rd.

American Family Insurance 3275 W. Ina Rd., Ste. 100

Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles 6741 N. Thornydale Rd., Suite 147

Bear Canyon Mail Depot 8987 E. Tanque Verde, Suite 309

Bimsco True Value Hardware 2619 N. Stone

Brake Max 991 N. Pantano

C Stone Industries 2921 N. 1st Ave.

Cactus Cards & Gifts 5975 W. Western Way Circle

Cañada Del Oro Pet Clinic 3936 W. Ina Rd. #352

Canine Territory Grooming 5067 E. 5th St.

Canyon Pet Clips 4955 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Suite 101

Casas Adobes Pet Clinic 6745 N. La Cañada Dr.

Catalina ACE Hardware 16120 N. Oracle Rd.

Christies Appliance LLC 3141 E. Fort Lowell Rd.

Desert Dove Veterinary Hospital 1213 W. Wetmore Rd.

Desert Hills Pet Clinic 5016 N. Oracle Rd.

Entenmann’s Oroweat Bakery 7175 N. Thoryndale

Farmer’s Insurance 615 W. Roller Coaster Rd.

Frankie’s Cheesesteaks 2574 N. Campbell Ave.

Golf Links Animal Clinic 7725 E. Golf Links

Greenway Pet Clinic 8640 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Hush Salon & Spa 102 S. Country Club Rd.

Jones Photo 2901 N. Country Club

Lucky Brand Jeans 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Suite 229

New Life Health Centers 4841 E. Speedway

3954 N. Oracle

Northwest Neuro Specialists 5860 N. La Cholla, Suite 100

OK Feed & Supply 3701 E. Fort Lowell Road

Old Pueblo Veterinary Clinic 4001 N. Stone Ave.

Oro Valley Pet Clinic 12995 N. Oracle Rd.

Papa John’s Pizza 6860 E. Sunrise Dr.

Paradise Kennels 8341 W. Tangerine Rd.

Paula Wertman Classic Design 5575 E. River Rd.

Pet Designs Grooming Salon & Boutique 2549 E. Broadway

Pima Pet Clinic 4832 E. Speedway

Pop Cycle 422 N. Fourth Ave.

Prescription Lab Compounding Pharmacy

6586 E. Grant Rd.

Pyramid Credit Union 4491 N. Oracle Rd.

R P Grooming 226 W. Delano St., Unit 1

Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic 333 W. Cool Dr.

Sam’s Club 4701 N. Stone Ave.

The Shanty Cafe 401 E. Ninth St.

Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialists 141 E. Fort Lowell Road

Spanish Trail Pet Clinic 9431 E. 22nd St., Suite 121

Speedway Veterinary Hospital 3736 E. Speedway Blvd.

Strickland Veterinary Clinic 2954 N. Tucson Blvd.

Sun West Federal Credit Union 7725 E. Broadway Blvd. 3615 N. Campbell Ave.

Sunrise Market 4811 E. Sunrise Dr.

Sunrise Pet Clinic 5635 N. Swan Rd.

Taylor Tack & Feed 2574 N. Campbell Ave.

Teddy’s Dog House 3906 W. Ina Rd., Suite 204

You Can Paint 8806 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Park Place881-7406

La Encantada327-6577

ADOPTIONSTREATS

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•Benefiting local

homeless animals

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Norman StricofJanet Rosales

James (Jim) SwickardRichard & Dee AaronsAviation Week McGraw Hill

FinancialLeah Marincovich-Vickers

Michael D. TerrellLinda Edman-Terrell

Lisa VercilloPrudence & John DeMarsMichael & Maudene

FruehwirthLinda Walker

Mary BrewerEllen Waller

Patricia ScullyDawn Walther

Holly Hays & Jarrod WintersEstelle Weiss

Jerald NickelsonEarl Wettstein

Betsy BoldingCarolyn Masters

Jean Baker WhiteBarbara Baker

Mena WhiteLorna ChafeYour friends at HSSA

Lowell WilliamsonGerald & Thelma Parr

Sylviana ZazuetaEdward Coates

Our Friends and Family ....Memorials received March 8 through June 7, 2013

In Loving MemoryySofia Abrams

Dorrine LevyNorm Alfing

Jill CarterEdna Allen

Jeanne CannonMargaret (Peggy) Babby

Joan DrachmanBill & Judy Jenney Jr.Jack Martin Jr.

Karl BancroftRichard & Leslie Pedersen

Jane BatesD. Kay Santarelli

Gary BirdPat Murray

Jerrolyn R. BontempiBill & Glennie Hamel

Bob & Mae HelmersMartha Mazon

Richard BrownJudith & Richard Webb

Sally CaldwellGwen & Jim Walker

Delores CampbellJoe & Sandra Heater

Jim & Donna ClintonAnne & Pete Morgan

Diane CloverKristin Thompson

Arlene CoonSally Ohlfest

Larry CramerDean & Sandra Taylor

John CrandallC. Jane Decker

Emilio D’AngeloDavid Couture

Elaine DenikeBarbara Mostoff & Fred

PsarriusDoris V. Derry

Dennis & Judith DerryRichard (Dick) Eckner

Marjorie HumphreysEdith Ferguson

Rhonda RowletteDorothy Finley

Prudence DeMarsDolores Forgione

Melanie FischKay Fouts

Reginald FoutsBillie Freemon

Pacific LifeAlma Gallivan

Nancy JacksonLois Gochnaur

Cris GreeneJeff Grant

Peter BurgardJo Grant

Russell F. GurskyDeanna Gursky

Connie HamptonCheryl Capotosto

Sue HardingSusan & Bill Birky

Linda T. HaynesPatricia GillisDenise Vernon

Ottomar HeimbucherEllie Unger

Eileen HeintzJudy Nugent & Bill Nugent

Edie HollinsElizabeth Borozan

Barbara A. HurlbutTucson Book Club

Barbara JablonkskiMichael MaricicF. Suzanne MohrDoug Nichols

Larraine KessonMarylou Burke

Edwin KiddNFP Team

Doris Logue-FalkBarbara Bustetter Falk

Jennifer LooJacqueline Thurmond

David MackeySteve & Donna Grischow

Zona MaddenLynn Boice & Willow

WoodsElizabeth LaddPatricia McCulloch

Rich MaldonadoTucson Symphony

OrchestraRobert Marberg

Clifford OlmsteadJames McMillen

Saul & Sara AlvarezTeresa EllisPima Medical Institute Staff

Alice MillerJeannine Miller

Mark MolloyJane Loeffler

Ann MontziJennifer BertonGertrude Byko

John BykoJustin BykoMary Morilla

Robert S. MooreCurtis Scaife

Patrick MurdockJames & Gina McCann

Jim NeihartCarondelet Health NetworkGrant Road Lumber CoPeter Lindsey & Kathy

AlexanderNatural Life ChiropracticDon & Virginia ReevesRobert & Loretta StearleyWomen At The Top

Robert (Robbie) OhmartKenneth & Barbara Ray

Elnora OlsenYour friends at HSSA

Joseph A. PassaNancy Holmberg

Susan PellerTim & Cathy Conahan

Walter Penfield Jr.Rudolph GrafMary Robbins

Opal Christine PoolJoyce & Ed Santiago

Betty RillingDiana Doherty

Brunhilde J. RyanWaldron & Denise Ryan Jr.

Abigail SaundersArizona Court Security

Officers AssociationKen Shaw

Peggy, Brad & Don BowerFrank & Di Ann CampRichard Shaw & Michele

de la PenaHelen Sherman

Shirley & Abraham RossofJennifer F. Smith

Gayle HoffEdward Stewart

Wanda Karlick & Bruce Triebel

Special Tributes

Commemorate a birthday, anniversary or other occasion, or create a

memorial for a loved one that benefits the Humane

Society. Check out our Tributes page at hssaz.org.

In Loving Memory of

William Dale Mathews

From your friends at the HSSA

CongratulationsMaureen Campbell

& Chris Muchaon your marriage!

- Peggy Bendel

In Loving Memory of

Mena White

From your friends at the HSSA

Purrs & WagsOur Sincere Thanks

ASPCA

Aveda

Banfield Charitable Trust

Bear Track Winery

Century Plaza Movie Theater

Chapman Honda

Chapman Volkswagen

Denton Family Foundation

Fairway Independent Mortgage Co.

Fred & Christine Armstrong Foundation

Geico

The Gordon Foundation

Healthy You Network and Worldwide Vegan Bakesale

Hilton El Conquistador

La Encantada

Mars/Purina

Mrs. Green’s World

Nicholas Genematas Foundation

Pastiche

PetSmart Charities

Petfinder Foundation

Pima County Fair

Ramirez Auction Services

Ross Family Foundation

Royal Mini Cooper

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance

Ted Hewitt Photography

Tony Poe

Tucson Federal Credit Union

University of Michigan Alumni Club

Walmart

Wolves Motorcycle Club

With GratitudeGifts from wills and trusts

help to ensure that the HSSA’s charitable programs will

continue serving the people and animals in our community.

We gratefully acknowledge, in memoriam, gifts from the following estates received

between Dec. 1, 2012, and March 1, 2013.

Estate of Vivian Z. Allen

Estate of Peggy M. Barrett

Estate of Jack & Sarah L. Basey

Estate Of Richard Brand / Richard Brand Trust

Estate of Kathryn Hammond

Estate of Ora Rae Jacobson

Estate of John Mallen

Estate of Phyllis J. Mereider

Estate of Kurt Stoerrlein

We often receive pets from the relative of a deceased person. Sometimes this is the wish of the deceased, but often it is not.

Without proper planning, animals who suddenly find themselves grieving over their guardian also find themselves homeless.

Our Guardian Angel Program ensures that pets whose owners provide

for them in estate planning are guaranteed safe, loving homes.

Planning for your estate?You can plan for your pets, too.

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“Noelle” SchoupMara Levin

“Oswald West” (Oz) BordersGuy & Marisa Borders

“Paco” D’AbloSteven Cooperman

“Patti-Cake” Carney-WilsonKate FoxMarilyn & Tom Gillman

“Peabody” TestaMichelle Testa

“Poppy” FrostAdobe Veterinary Center

Staff“Poppy” Koval

Samantha Koval“Reilly” Gagnon-Brown

Ron Coghlan“Rita” Luebbermann

Tam De Witt“Sam” Ford

Concha Villanueva

“Sam” Hopkins-RoweDavid Collins

“Sam” ZoerbChantal & Brock McCaman

“Sara” CurtisEllen Mooney

“Sasha” PethLarry & Patricia Peth

“Sekhmet” BreckDiane Anderson

“Shelly Belle” SheplerOpal Shepler

“Spirit” CarevichJacquelyn Lyle

“Stinky” LucasRichard & Barbara Rintala

“Sunny” Meder Carol Wiest & Bill

“Toby” TurnerJessica Puls & Craig,

Debbie, Nikki, Tori, Matt & Alex

“Tootles” CrossanThe Water Aerobics Group

“Tundra” Herman Preston, Judy & “Bailey”

Holtry“Willi” Riley

Ted & Jean Glattke“Winston” Winegrad

Bernard Winegrad Feline companion of 20 years!

“Xara” CastilloKenna Smith

“Zecke” FennAdeline Rhodes

“Alegria” (Ally) GlattkeJean & Ted Glattke

“Astro” GavelScott & Connie Gavel

“Aura” & “Tino” HeidkeJan Heidke

“Babbit” AndersonTed & Jean Glattke

“Beep Beep” SleigmanMarily Glawson

“Callie” HillElizabeth Peckenpaugh

You totally stole my heart – Grandma

“Callie” ShaskyKaren Walters

“Chester” Sharp-MathewsYour friends at HSSA

“CiCi” HoweGloria Simpson

“Cobre” AngerhoferShirley Rupp

“Cody” Beecher Carol Munson

“Colby” MacArthurNancy Jackson

“Curly” Houston-RiddleMona & Jack Allan

“Curtis,” “Lilli” & “T.D” TruanTerry Truan

“Daisy” O’NellSheryl Lewis

Chantal & Brock McCamanYour Friends at HSSA

“Dibbs” Kilian-ArsanjaniCaroline Kilian & Reza

Arsanjani & Richard Kilian“Dillon” Rice

Tom & Judy KintighGloria & Gary Simpson

“Dinero” LopezHeather Macpherson

“Divot” HoweJudith & Tom KintighGloria Simpson

“Dolly” HausmanTheodora Hausman

“Emmie Anne” DeckerC. Jane Decker

“Feda” NorbyBelinda Norby

“Fluffy” ClashmanJohn Henry Clashman

“Gracie” KellerNatalie Sandi

“Hannah” WightGail Wight

“Hobie” StockwellCathy, John & Matt

McGowan“Homer” Carpenter

Byron CarpenterDavis Selected Advisers

“Humphrey” CioreGeorge & Sondra Newman

“Jonah Preston” KingsleyBarbara & Buck O’Rielly

“Justine” CoolsJudith Cools

“Kharma” DavisFelicia Frontain & Richard

Wood“Kiri” Penner

George & Sondra Newman“Kiri Khan” Alcorn

Steven Alcorn

“Lady” TaylorMary Taylor

“Lobo” GoodmanMike Goodman

“Madison” CostaTam De Witt

“Marika” PierceMai Slater-Brown

“Maxwell” Campbell-TylutkiJan, Larry & Courtney

Streitmatter“Mazee” Michael

Kent Michael“Miles” Gregory

Rebecca Huddleston“Mocha” Keck

Brock & Chantal McCaman“Nitro” Nellis

Ron Coghlan

In Loving Memory of

“Daisy” O’Nell

In Loving Memory of “Chester”

Sharp-Matthews

In Loving Memory of

“Nitro” Nellis

In Loving Memory of “Chango” Waldrip In Loving

Memory of “Pancho”

Bonet-Noble

In Loving Memory of

“Reilly” Gagnon-Brown

In Loving Memory of

“Dibbs” Kilian-Arsanjani

Did you know you can donate your vehicle to the Humane Society

of Southern Arizona?We’ll take it and put it to work

for the homeless animals in our care.For more information, call 321-3704,

ext. 116 or 117.

Have an old car?

In Loving MemoryOur Beloved Companions Memorials received March 8 through June 7, 2013y

Humanely Speaking Memorial DonationsMemorial donations made to HSSA are acknowledged

with a card to the designated recipient. Because of space constraints and printing costs,

only memorial donations of $35 or more per person/pet listed will be included in the Memorials section

of Humanely Speaking. Please note that additional sentiments may be included only as space allows.

For more information or corrections to memorial listings, please call

Brooke Myers at 321-3704, ext. 120.

Pyramid Credit Union 4491 N. Oracle

Oro Valley ACE Hardware

11921 N. First Ave.

Bear Canyon Mail Depot

8987 E. Tanque Verde Suite 309

Catalina Ace Hardware 16120 N. Oracle Road

New Life Health Center 64841 E. Speedway

Keep an eye out for an HSSA donation box at more than 70 locations throughout

Tucson. Even your change can help us make a difference!

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5311 E. SpeedwayWest of Craycroft

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Tues.-Sat.10 am-5 pm

Antiques • clothing • furniture books • collectibles • jewelry

appliances • electronicspet items • and more,

all TAX FREE!

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Get the most up-to-date event information at hssaz.org

AUGUST

August 2 – Dog Days of Summer, 5-9 pm at Plaza Colonial, 2850 E Skyline Drive. The merchants at Plaza Colonial will host the second annual Dog Days of Summer fundraising event to benefit the HSSA. Browse the shops with your canine companion; enjoy live music, awesome raffle items, and hotdogs and mini gelato cones for $1. Caricature artists will be on hand to create a special rendering of your faithful friend for $5.

August 10 – HSSA presents Desert Safety for Our Compan-ion Critters and Wild Friends. Presented between 6 and 9 p.m. as part of the Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 North Kinney Road.

August 17 – National Homeless Animals’ Day

August 17 – Hogs ’n’ Hounds 2-6 p.m. at Harley Davidson, 7355 N. I-10 Frontage Rd. Enjoy beer tasting, appetizers, music and awesome raffle prizes. Peruse the showroom floor for the Harley of your dreams, take a picture with a Harley and a Pet VIP dogs. All proceeds to benefit the HSSA!

August 24-25 – Summer Animal Films with Fox Tucson Theatre. Come watch Babe with us at the beautiful Fox Theatre at 17 W. Congress downtown! We’ll have animal-related crafts, Pet VIPs, doggie kissing booth and an auction on Sunday! 5 pm Aug. 24 (movie starts at 6) and 1 pm Aug. 25 (movie starts at 2).

August 26-30 – Speak! for Animals Telethon, 11:30-noon each day. We are teaming up with The Morning Blend to do a week long telethon. Volunteers, sponsors, supporters of all kinds will be needed, all proceeds will go to us! For more information on the telethon see page 6.

SEPTEMBER

September 2 – Labor Day Shelter closed

September 8 – National Pet Memorial Day

September 23-27 – National Dog Week

September 28 – World Rabies Day

September 28 – Mosey for Mutts, 7 am, Reid Park. Join us for this special walk for dogs and their humans! Mosey around Reid Park, and afterward enjoy food and vendor booths from 7am-noon. All proceeds to benefit HSSA. For more information, see page 19.

OCTOBER IS ADOPT-A-SHELTER DOG MONTH

October 13-19 – National Veterinary Technician Week

Events calendar

Find out how by visiting www.azpetplates.orgor call the ADOT Motor Vehicles

Division office nearest you:

Tucson area – (520) 629-9808 Elsewhere in AZ – (800) 251-5866

Thanks to the Arizona Pet Platesprogram, the HSSA received

$10,000 for its Lifesavers Spay/Neuter Fund!

Support Spay/Neuter Programs:Order Your Pet-Friendly License Plate Today!

Celebrate your birthday at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona!

Animal-themed birthday fun!

You bring the guests and the cake, and we’ll supply Pet VIP dogs, the great Monty Python and fun crafts and activities!

Call 520.321.7304, ext. 142for details!

Saturday, Sept. 28 • 7am • Reid Park

Join the HSSA and Mosey for Mutts at Reid Park! Intrepid walkers - two- and four-legged - will start moseying at 7am on Saturday, Sept. 28.

$25 entry fee includes T-shirt and collapsible water bottle. Dogs and kids (10 & under) walk for free!

IF YOU’D LIKE TO MOSEY WITH US, PLEASE REGISTER AT HSSAZ.ORG/MOSEY

For sponsorship information, please contact Tereasa Wright at 520.321.3704, ext. 188, or twright@hssaz.org

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AHSSA Shelter – 3450 North Kelvin Boulevard Adoptions, Receiving, Administration Offices Open 11-6 PM, Monday - Saturday; Noon-5 PM, Sunday

ASpay/Neuter Clinic (on Kelvin, just south of the shelter)

Open Monday through Saturday by appointment only.

Call our clinic at 881-0321 to schedule an appointment.

AVaccination Clinics (Held at the Companions for Life Center on Kleindale, just around the corner from the shelter)

Wednesday, 6-7 PM

Friday, 12:30-1:30 PM

Saturday, 7-8 AM

APAWSH at La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Suite 208 (Skyline/Campbell)

HSSA Animal Adoptions, Pet Supplies, More!

327-6577

APAWSH at Park Place Mall 5870 E. Broadway Boulevard

Outside between Sears and Dillard’s

HSSA Animal Adoptions, Pet Supplies, More!

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