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President

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Why Adopt? 3

Summer

Pet

Care Tips

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Happy Tails 7

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The Pet Gazette S U M M E R 2 0 1 4

SPECIAL

POINTS OF

INTEREST:

Don’t Leave

Me! Tips for

Separation

Anxiety

Volunteers:

The Heart of

our Shelter

UPAWS

Statistics

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Say Cheese! ‘click’ We Found Homes!

UPAWS

Great Friendships

Found Here

From the President Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green.” When you are a shelter that is committed to saving lives, it it’s not easy being no-kill, either. It means that every day is spent trying to come up with creative ways to showcase animals, to provide those animals who stay for longer periods with a homelike and stress-free environment, to find space for new arrivals when the shelter is full, and to allow the young, old, and special needs animals the time they need to grow, heal, adjust, or learn.

Without the help from a very special group of people, achieving and maintaining a no-kill shelter would just be a wish. This letter is to recognize and thank all of our foster families who do so much for the animals on a very personal hands-on, level. They put their hearts on the line, give up their time and open their homes.

Their efforts help not only the animals but also potential adopters who would like to meet them. and often spend their own money to provide extras for their charges. A foster family provides so much more than food, water and shelter. They give love, affection, mental and physical stimulation, build confidence, allow for growth, teach manners, and advocate for and showcase their fosters. They get to know these animals and are able to share that wealth of information with interested people, which in turn helps to make more successful adoptions.

If you have thought about fostering, the experience can be extremely rewarding. There is knowing that you, as a foster, played a part in that animal’s ability to find a permanent loving home. Because of you, they had time to heal from a surgery, to come out of their shell, to reach an adoptable age, or to just wait for that special someone to give them the home they needed.

But fostering does even more than help animals in need. It can also fill a need for the person who takes in an animal. Some people, for a variety of reasons, love animals but cannot commit to a pet of their own on a long term, permanent basis. Perhaps they travel a lot, can’t afford a pet of their own, or their future living circumstances might be uncertain. A foster pet can also help owners get through the grieving process from a personal loss or provide companionship for a household pet.

So, to all the foster families, thank you for the role you play in the lives of our shelter animals. It may not be easy to be a no-kill shelter, but you make it not only easier, but possible. We couldn’t do it without you! ~ Reva Laituri UPAWS Board President

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T H E P E T G A Z E T T E

Upper Peninsula

Animal

Welfare Shelter, Inc.

P.O. Box 968, Marquette,

MI 49855

84 Snowfield Road, Negaunee,

MI 49866

(906) 475-6661

www.upaws.org

Shelter Hours

Sunday - Saturday

Noon - 4pm

Thursdays Noon - 6:30pm

Board of Directors

Reva Laituri - President

Lynn Andronis -

Vice-President/Recording

Secretary

Joan Mulder - Treasurer

Roger Bentlage -

Corresponding Secretary

Kathi Fosburg

Chloe Py-MacBeth

Melanie Bell

Teri Lynn Walker

Shelter Manager

Lareina Van Strien

Newsletter Committee

Ann Brownell

Reva Laituri

Lynn Andronis

Karen Rhodes

Steffani Petros

Lareina Van Strien

Reva and her new puppy, Thunder

Follow us on

Twitter @upaws1

Where Our Animals Go:

Adopted 1235

Returned to Owner 271

Transferred out 30

Euthanized/Died* 50

Total Outgoing 1536

UPAWS Statistics—Fiscal Year June 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014

Where Our Animals Come From:

Owner Surrendered 1068

Stray 445

Transfers in 52

Born in our care 14

Total Incoming 1579

Save Rate 97.3%

* The animals that were euthanized were done because the animals had severe illness/injury or very aggressive and dangerous behavior. The majority were immature that sadly did not thrive. Not one single animal was euthanized for space. Not one single animal was euthanized for a treatable medical condition.

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Why should adoption be your option?

Looking for a new pet, family member and friend? That is

great! Adding a pet to your life is a joy and a privilege. They

bring so much love, affection and laughter into a home. At

UPAWS we see every day the human-animal bond that is so

amazing and unique. Of course, as an adoption agency we

will be the first to encourage adoption as your first option.

But, beyond the benefit to us, there is a benefit to you! The

joys of adopting a homeless pet are boundless and unique

to each person and pet, but we think we have seen enough

successful matches to know some of the special reasons.

Be a hero to a pet in need! A homeless pet is waiting in

a shelter for you. And the moment they get in your car, they

are grateful. UPAWS works hard to provide a happy and loving temporary home, but nothing can compare to the content-

ment and love they will feel as a part of your family. They will remember it always, and so will you.

You are a unique and special person. Your background is all your own and your personality will never be anything but yours.

So why not find a pet that is the same? Shelters offer a wide variety of pets. From old to young, small to big, purebred to all

American Mutt., shelters have it all. They have family pets, companions for single people, running partners and couch com-

panions. Whatever you are looking for to match your lifestyle, that animal is waiting for you at your local shelter.

Most shelters and rescues work hard to match you with your new friend. They take into consideration the lifestyle of both

you and the pet. Couch potatoes meet couch potatoes. Runners meet runners. Goofballs meet goofballs. Shelters are work-

ing hard to make sure that each match is a great match, not just a sale. It’s important to both the shelter, adopter and ani-

mal.

Although most of the pets coming into shelters are ‘recycled’ it’s important to recognize that this might be a good thing!

Previously owned pets often come with basic training, medical history and the experience of love. They are ready to share

their ability to love with you.

Responsible shelters cover the cost of the things your new pet will need - and those things can certainly add up! This in-

cludes being up to date on needed shots, micro-chipping, spaying/neutering and parasite screening. If you were to get an

animal with no help from a shelter program you could expect to pay up to $2000 in the next year or so on medical. UPAWS

will never charge you more than $125 for an adoption fee, and in most cases, much less. So not only are you finding your

match, you are saving money (all the more to spend on new toys for your new friend).

Adopting a pet is setting a great example for those around you. You are making a life-changing decision for a pet and in re-

turn you will get love, affection and loyalty. Your happiness in your new adoption will encourage others to seek a shelter pet

and create new homes for many more shelter pets.

Many people looking to add a pet to their lives are not necessarily looking to have a puppy or kitten and the responsibility

and work that comes with the youngster. Getting an adult pet or a senior pet is a great choice! And getting them from the

shelter is the best choice. An adult dog coming from shelter has a behavior history, medical history and vaccine history. You

will also be helping a pet that might be overlooked in a shelter by people looking at the puppies and kittens. Getting an

adult pet from a shelter is a great choice.

When adopting a pet from a shelter you’re accomplishing many things. First, you found your new friend and life companion.

Second, you became a hero to a pet in need. Third, you set an example for those around you to follow. Fourth, you just support-

ed the work of a shelter making a difference for thousands of animals a year. By committing to adoption you are saying that the

work of a shelter is important, that it matters and that the animals in shelters are amazing and a great choice.

Thank you for adopting, supporting and being a friend to the animals. - Lareina Van Strien, UPAWS Manager

From the Shelter

Lareina and her adopted shelter dogs Tucker and Jeffy.

Volunteers are the Heart of our Shelter

Sponsor ($200-499)

Metcom Technologies, Inc.

Young’s Brake & Alignment

Supporter ($100-199)

Buck’s Party Store

Bart’s Cards

Benefactor ($1000+)

Downtown EyeCare

Patron ($500-999)

Andy Griffin Construction

Summer Pet Tips Brought to You by UPAWS Business Members

NEVER leave your pet alone in a car on a hot day, even if you have the win-

dows cracked. Despite all the warnings, pets die after their owners leave

them in parked cars that can overheat in a matter of a few minutes.

If you see a pet in a parked car during a summer day, enlist the help of a local

police officer or security guard or call the local police department or animal

control office immediately.

When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog's paws.

Do not let your pet drink water off the street. Cars can leak more antifreeze in summer which can be deadly .

Dog urination burning your lawn? Try giving them some tomato juice every day (either in a bowl or on their

food) and it should solve the problem.

Don’t take your pets to crowded concerts or fairs. The loud noise and heat can be stressful and confusing to

them and they can become confused, run and become lost. Please leave them safely at home.

UPAWS Gratefully Acknowledges the Contributions of the Following Business Members

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Written by Ann Brownell

Written by Ann Brownell, Community Outreach Coordinator

What would we do without our devoted volunteer force? The volunteers are the heart of our animal shelter. The role

of compassionate, dedicated volunteers is vital to our non-profit organization and we are grateful for them.

Whether you're a potential volunteer, a current volunteer, or even a former volunteer looking to get back into helping

out at the shelter, we have something for you! Most volunteer positions in the shelter require a six month minimum

commitment to volunteering. If you would like to help out for a shorter period of time you can help with events and

special projects. Look at just some of the opportunities listed below and see what your interests are.

Socialize and play with the cats

Clean dog kennels or cat rooms

Walk dogs and help them to learn their “manners”

Wish list drives

Poster Pals -distribute posters around the community

Foster Care

“Snuggle” program (knit, crochet snuggles for shelter pets)

Building and grounds maintenance (minor repairs, painting

yard work, etc.)

Petsmart Adoption Center Cat Caregiver

Petsmart Adoption Center Cat Adoption Counselor

Annual events – We have several fundraising events through-

out the year for which volunteers are needed helping with a

variety of tasks.

For more information about volunteering please contact Volunteer

Coordinator Ann Brownell at volunteer@upaws.org or visit this link:

www.upaws.org/volunteer/opportunities

Volunteers helping at UPAWS

“Bagging for Tips” fundraiser

UPAWS 2nd Annual 'Meow March' 2014: UPAWS 2014

"Meow March" "virtual" march fundraiser raised $2183! Thank you to

everyone that raised funds and donated. Top three people (& their cats) fund

raisers: 1st Place: Jennie Burzynski; 2nd Place: Snapple of Northern Veterinary

Associates and 3rd Place: Riley Mulder

Spring Barn Dance: The Spring Barn Dance fundraiser was a great hit!

We had an awesome collection of bands, amazing staff at the Ore Dock,

yummy tacos from Dia De Los Tacos and of course, great beer. Thank you to

our supporters, donors and all who attended.

Burke Photo Fundraiser: Burke Photos held its annual portrait

fundraiser in April for UPAWS.

There were 35 portraits taken. UPAWS would like to thank Jim Burke for his

time and talent this year and for the past 28 years. Wonderful memories!

Girl Scout Troop 5052 Earns Bronze Award Helping

UPAWS: Girl Scout Troup 5052 recently completed their Bronze Award;

the highest national award a Girl Scout Junior, grades 4-5, may earn. They raised the donations through a school dance and made 40+ adoption kits for our cats and dogs. The kits were wrapped in cozy fleece blankets that the girls made too! Thank you Girl Scout Troop 5052 of Ishpeming!

Dr. Tim’s All Natural Pet Food Company: renewed their

contract with UPAWS to donate all the food to the UPAWS animals.

Adopters receive a discount coupon for Dr. Tim's food with each adoption.

Thank you to Dr. Tim Hunt for your continued support.

NMU Marketing Class Social Media Campaign: Dr. Rai's NMU marketing class partnered with UPAWS to develop

social media campaigns to raise donations toward operations, the emergency medical fund and the community spay/neuter fund. The marketing campaigns included promotional videos, live music events and other fundraisers. Together the four groups raised $9,382! Students learned valuable skills for fundraising and non-profit campaigns and many animals will benefit from their hard work and donors’ generosity.

Cause for Paws 2014: Cause for Paws 2014 held on May 17th. MC Doug

Garrison led the event through a evening of fun and celebration. Thank you to

all the businesses/personal contributors who donated prizes, product, financial

contributions, advertising, entertainment and support. Thank you to everyone

who attended and made this event so special! The following awards were

presented: Assisi Award: William (posthumously) and Sara Medick; Gold Heart

Award: James Goriesky; Purple Paw: “Danny” (owned by Jack Katajamaki); Silver

Tag: Willow Farms Therapeutic Riding. Certificates of Appreciation: Dr. Jean

Wilcox (Gwinn-Sawyer Veterinary Clinic); Sunny 101.9; Kimberly Hawkland and

Deb Winkler

ECONO Pet Tags: During the month of May, Econo customers had the

chance to donate a $1 or more, sign their name on a ‘pet tag’ & then the tags

were displayed in the store. This event raised $2,990! Thank you Econo

customers.

UPAWS MQT July 4th Dog Dash: A big "thank you" to all the participants at our Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash! We

raised $1,001 and more than 70 dogs enjoyed the cool morning air coming off Lake Superior. It was a great time for all! Kudos to

all runners, walkers, donors, and volunteers!

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Shelter Happenings

Jennie Burzynski was our Meow

March Top Cat

Gold Heart Award: James Goriesky with UPAWS

Board President Reva Laituri

UPAWS Supervisor, Rachel Holman holds newly

adopted cat Melman as he receives the first kit given

out by Girl Scout Troop 5052

Dog: You wake up to enjoy your day. The love of your life is up and ready to hang

out! Or so you think. She appears to be leaving. Oh no! She is gone! Your leader and

guardian is gone and you’re not sure what to do or how to act. You feel boxed in,

nervous, unsure. You check the window, not there. Pacing, pacing, pacing. It feels so

wrong! So unnatural, your leader is missing and you have no one to tell you how to

act, to tell you it is safe. You deal with your nervousness the best way you deal with

stress, you chew.

Person: Sound like something

you've experienced? Many dog guardians have dealt with some form of anxiety.

Often new adopters experience this, because the dog is feeling not only a loss of

their old life and owner, but their new owner hasn't established leadership and

routine with them. Separation anxiety is hard for people to understand. We come

home from a day full of work to a pacing, nervous or hyper dog that has possibly

made a mess. Why, oh, why? It’s frustrating and often dogs are returned for this

reason. But lets take a moment and understand where the dog is coming from.

Over time we have become a dog's natural habitat. We have become their pack,

their leader and guardians and their world. They look to us for guidance and stimu-

lation - when we leave them, they have no guidance, no reassurance and they've

lost their ‘pack'. They've lost their natural environment and they are placed in a

foreign situation, and we can all relate to that! So what do we do to help ourselves

when we are anxious? We find a way to make ourselves adjust to the situation (find someone we know to go along, relate it to anoth-

er situation, rub a worry stone, etc.) So, let’s relate our discomfort to our dogs. What can we do to help? Below are tips and guidelines

to help your new dog or current dog adjust to your absence.

Always, always, always take your dog for a walk before you leave. Not just a walk around the block, but a tiring walk, jog, hike or

exploration of new areas. Even if you leave at five in the morning, this is absolutely important. Release that energy. Giving your dog

stimulation is important and required for your dog’s mental and physical health. A tired dog is less likely to worry while you’re gone

and you are leaving your dog in a tired and relaxed state of mind.

Don't make your leaving a big production. Don't pay attention to any whining or nervousness. By paying attention to that they will

continue to do it each time you leave. You also give them validation that there is a reason to be nervous. Try to get ready to leave

BEFORE the walk to they don't have time to get worked up. Get ready for work, walk and then leave quietly. Say 'good bye' or 'see

you later' in a gentle, calm way that reassures them and provides a constant pattern.

Always give them something to do while your gone. Make frozen Kongs with peanut butter, give them a busy buddy toy or a safe

bone (like Auggie’s parents did for her separation anxiety, see page 7). Toss treats on the floor to give them something to do as you

leave. This has a two pronged effect, they get rewarded for you leaving each time and start to look forward to it and also are so busy

enjoying the special something that they forget you've gone!

Create a positive routine. Try to do the same thing each time. Make it simple, easy and reliable. Give them something to look for-

ward to; you getting ready (maybe give them treats at this time), walk time, breakfast time, special bone time, person gone time and

then person home time! Easy, simple and everyday. They will realize there is a routine they can rely one and they will understand that

each day you will come home. You are their leader, and when you lead strongly with a routine they will understand that.

Don't make it a big deal when you return. Your return is natural and inevitable, so don't make it a big party when you walk in. Let

the dog outside to potty, take off your shoes, relax for a few minutes and then when all is settled, it’s time to have fun and spend time

together! Just allow enough time in-between getting home and that excitement so they don't relate the two events.

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“Don’t Leave Me”! Help for Dogs with Separation Anxiety Written by Lareina Van Strien

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Article Sponsored by

Downtown EyeCare

Always take your dog for a big walk before you

leave! A tired dog is a happier dog.

T H E P E T G A Z E T T E

Bengal

Bengal is great! He adjusted quickly and is getting so much love.

We bring him outside on a leash and harness almost every single

day for at least a half hour. He loves to roll in dirt and soak up

the sun. He loves to sleep in bed with us or sleep right outside

the bedroom door like a little watch cat protecting us. I have

never met a friendlier cat. Thanks for the best cat in the world!

~ Jennifer

Jack

Jack is such a wonderful dog! Our 2 year old daughter thinks the sun

and the moon revolve around Jack and he obliges her with soft con-

stant soft kisses. She loves to talk to him and she finds him more

important than me most of the time! I am getting used to having a

cuddle buddy whenever I lay on the couch. He really enjoys getting

to go outside in the fenced yard and look for his bones that he has

taken to hiding on himself and checking on hourly! He loves to go

out and lay in the sun. He is really fitting in well—he is even in on

the bed count, dividing his time between my wife and daughter. Jack

is a really good dog and we are lucky to have found him.

~ The Ray family

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Happy Tails

We’d love to hear your “Happy Tail”! Please send us an update and a photo of your UPAWS adopted pet!

Email to: happytails@upaws.org. Mail: UPAWS, P.O. Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855

Auggie

Auggie, who is now Maggie, has adjusted well. The first few weeks

were a bit of a challenge for all of us. Adjusting to each other’s

schedules was difficult. Maggie is definitely a morning dog. We on the

other hand work midnights so typically we sleep all morning. We

have learned that Maggie does have a bit of anxiety when we leave

her at home by herself. It took us awhile and some research to fig-

ure out a solution. We have been giving her chew bones regularly

when we leave her. While we are home, she's constantly played with

and runs daily (sometimes twice). She LOVES it. Maggie also LOVES

car rides. She bounces throughout the car, tail wagging and a huge

smile on her face.

Maggie is well loved and spoiled. She often hoards her toys around

herself and loves sleeping in our bed. Thank you!!

~ Mathew and Heather

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Donate Your Guilty Pleasure! Become a UPAWS GEM! Written by Steffani Petros, UPAWS Donor Relations Coordinator

Kennel Sponsors

Denise Cain

Mary Pelton Cooper in

honor of her dogs

Katie & Jeremy

Nyquist

Philip Spade In Memory

of Ruth Spade and in

memory of ‘Toto’

and honor of ‘Beegee’

Mark Your Calendars 9th Annual “Strut Your Mutt” 2014

September 6th—Mattson Lower Harbor Park MQT

The most fun you and your dog will have all year! Join UPAWS for barks, tail wags and doggy

kisses! Over 200+ dogs will join the fun to help raise funds for UPAWS.

Early bird registration! $15 adult/ $5 youth

if postmarked by Aug. 30th

After Aug. 30th $20 adult/$10 youth

Pre-register and enter a drawing to have your dog

selected as the official “Leader of the Pack” 2014

Free refreshments, raffles, pet vendors, doggy contests,

pledge raiser prizes and more!

Visit www.upaws.org or call 906-475-6661 to learn more.

See you at the biggest dog party of the year!

UPAWS Pet Photo Calendar 2015

UPAWS would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who entered their pets in our

2015 Pet Photo Calendar Contest. We received a record 213 submissions! The new calen-

dar should be out the end of October or beginning of November. They will be available at

the shelter and the UPAWS Holiday Booth at the Westwood Mall. Support our homeless

pets by getting one for yourself and maybe an extra one or two as Christmas gifts.

5th Annual UPAWS Rummage Sale

Don’t miss this big rummage sale to benefit UPAWS. New convenient location this year: 6570 US 41 Harvey/Beavergrove

(Building is located near Trudell Plumbing and Heating. It's a large brown building). SALE DATES: Aug 1st thru 3rd. LAST SALE!

Sept 11th thru 14th. Come check out this HUGE event with a treasure for everyone! Books, clothes, home decor, dishes,

camping gear, puzzles, games..... and more! Questions? Email Lareina at info@upaws.org or call 906-475-6661.

We all have our guilty pleasures: the gourmet coffee each morning, the Friday night take-out or the extra purchase at your favorite store every week. Things we know we could do without, but still commit to regularly. What if, instead, we were able to turn these guilty pleasures into something more and use them to make an impact on the lives of shelter pets?

Last year UPAWS took in and cared for over 1600 homeless pets. On average, that's about 133 animals per month that UPAWS provides food, water, shelter, and care,

training and medical attention for. Every month, UPAWS has a group of dedicated donors to rely on that contribute to these shelter needs faithfully. We are grateful for their commitment to our UPAWS ani-mals.

We invite you now to join our Givers Every Month program and become a UPAWS GEM! In exchange for your one guilty pleasure a month, you can make a great difference in the lives of homeless pets.

Please contact Steffani at UPAWS, 906.475.6661 or bookkeeper@upaws.org, to accept the challenge!

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Awesome “Special” Adoptables! Many of the animals that come to UPAWS capture our

attention and hearts. We are drawn to their stories and can’t

help but fall in love and hope for a forever home. But just as often

there are animals that don’t draw the spot light as easily. Let’s take

notice of them and that sparkle hidden under the surface. Be a

hero by adopting one of our special adoptables. Your kindness will

be paid with purrs, snuggles, kisses and unconditional love.

Shirley is a sweetheart of a gal, so loving and gentle. She likes

to say hello to her people pals, but she also enjoys her alone

time. Her favorite toy is a feather wand and she'd love it if you

came in and played with her. She longs for a calm dog-free home

(they make her nervous) and just to be loved.

Bliss is a playful, loyal companion that is enthusiastic about all

adventures that comes her way! She is eager to learn and ready

to please. She responds extremely well with treat training and

takes her reward ever so gently. Bliss loves her pen time where

she can run free and fast. She has lots of energy so would be a

great running or hiking partner. She would love a person friend

that is looking forward to bonding with her and having fun with

positive reinforcement training and exploring how great she can

be. She loves her walks and playtime and really loves her toys!

She is an independent girl with the most beautiful eyes and big

smile - she'll grab your heart with just one glance! Won’t you

welcome Bliss into your life?

Indigo was a lost stray that was not claimed. Indigo has not known the love of a human before so he is a bit with-drawn and timid. But he is slowly coming around. He wants to be held and loved, you can see it in his eyes, but he doesn’t know if it is OK. He gets along with other cats and you can see him in his condo cat napping by them . This sweet kitty cat would probably do best living in a home without a lot of noise and commotion. If you are looking for a quiet, sweet friend who will take some time to adjust but that is fine with you, please come to UPAWS and ask to meet Indigo. We know there is a happy kitty cat inside of him waiting to emerge.

If you would like to learn more about giving one of these

pets a loving home, contact UPAWS at 906-475-6661.

Special Thanks, Memorials, & Honorariums February 1st, 2014 through May 31st, 2014

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:

Eagle Mine a subsidiary of Lundin Mining for their

$5000 gift to benefit our "Pink Lady - Hope for Healing" emergency

vet care fund and our "Spay it Forward" Community spay/neuter fund

Eastwood Nursing Center Employees For a ‘Jean Day’

fundraiser & a Chili Cook-off!

Justin Berkell event planner of “Party for the Pets 2”

Marquette Breakfast Rotary Club for grant award

Menards and their customers for wish list donations for

National Pet Month in May

Payne Hall, Ice House for Bachelor Auction fundraiser.

Lasco Employees & Lasco for ‘Jean Day’ fundraiser.

New Age Tattoo for their fundraiser.

Superior Contact Employees for ‘Jean Day’ fundraiser.

Upper Peninsula Luge Club for their fundraiser

UAW Local 2178 for large wish list drive for UPAWS

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO KIDS:

Birchview Elementary Students with their ‘Reading

Month’ fundraiser.

Bothwell Middle School Students for their ‘Penny Drive’

fundraiser.

Meg Harmon for her help.

MSHS National Honor Society Students for their help.

All the various Girl Scout Troops for choosing UPAWS for

their Community Outreach Projects and Metal Projects

All the youth who have Birthday parties for the

UPAWS Pets instead of gifts for themselves

IN HONOR OF:

Janice Barber for Mother’s Day From: Darrell Barber

Kevin & Luanne Crupi From: Barbara Goretzka

Chloe & Brian Engstrom’s Wedding From: Ann Brownell,

Rachel Holman, Kim Malcom, Teresa Wipperman & Peter Hanson,

Brooke Wisuri

50th Wedding Anniversary of Mary & Jim

Goloversic From: Bruce & Patricia Bureau

Grandchildren Elija, Kayla, Isabella, Alex,

Gabriella, Emma, Tessa, Samuel, Mialie and Gia

From: Patricia Arbelius

Blake Griewahn on his Second Birthday From:

Richard Hughes, Erin Johnston & Allen & Kathy Solka

Harry & Lois Hannula’s 50th Wedding

Anniversary From: Gloria & Kenneth Hoog

Brad Jackson From: Mike McLucas & Pia Alhovaara, Bob &

Darcy Rutkowski

Ryan Laughlin’s Birthday From: Terri & Fred Selvey

Donald & Marty Lecomb From: Lance Lecomb

Kyle & Sarah Miller’s Wedding From: Mary Frixen,

Carolyn & Daniel Miller

Rachel & Ben Mitchell From: Pam Clark

Marty Munger From: Crystal Swanson

H. Virginia Olson’s Birthday From: Pam Clark, Pam &

Dan Rampe

Liz Peppin’s Birthday From: Mary Fiebig

Fred Selvey & 12th Anniversary From: Terri Selvey

Mary Shimp’s Birthday From: Jennifer Shimp

Cole Veltengruber From: Michael Sedlock

IN MEMORY OF:

Ted Alford From: Tina Clear, Jonelle Collins, Dave & Jill Falther,

Betty Lukkarinen

Dorothy Allen From: Marie Angelone

Bret Amo From: Marilyn & Thomas Trudgeon

Jodi Ball From: Jodi’s Family, Friends & ‘Just Believe!”

Francis Bertucci From: Linda Carlson

Rose & Rocco Bertucci From: Mary & Steve Bertucci

Becky Blackburn From: Bridget Jennings

Nanette Marie Blewett From: Upper Peninsula Family

Solutions Staff

Bea Bryngelson From: Linda Carlson

Jeanne Boonie From: Barbara Gero

Pamela Mavis Borlace From: Diane & James Asikainen

Richard Boroughf From: Joseph & Bernice Jezek, Tom &

Teresa Kemp, Robert Stoll

Natalia Broderick From: Ken & Michele Irwin

Lawrence Carmack From: Kathleen Holman, Margi Kraus,

Laurie Malashanko & Friends, Charlotte & Ron Rabitzke, Margaret

Spreitzer, Patricia Spreitzer, Peggy Ann York

F. David Carter From: Ann Carter

Michael Chetto From: James Adase, Charles & Suzanne Ewald,

Eizabeth Hemmila, Allen Larson, Donald Price

Bob Curry From: Georgia Curry, Harold Arnauld, JoAnne Bezotte,

Helen Bowers & Nancy Gabres, Bev Kent, Audrey Lindstrom, Mary

Lynch, Laura & Mark Petrie, Mary & Jere Stafford, Harold St. Arnold,

Bernard Stephansky, Stephanie & Joseph Stone

Marilyn DeLongchamp From: Kristen Axberg, Barbara Dale,

Dean DeLongchamp, Colin & Paulette Jacobetti, Jim & Jean Junak,

Emily LaForest, Clark Sullivan, The ISR Yoga Crew

Marilyn & Chuck DeLongchamp From: Beth & Tony

Winkler

Lisa Silva Derou From: Nancy Herck

John Dorais & Shadow From: Yvonne Dorais

Jean Elzinga From: Judy Farrell

Nancy Ennett From: Lori S. Abendroth, Fern Bertucci, Carol &

Robert Carlson, Diane & James Carlson, Julie & Randy Carlson, Neil &

Marjorie Carlson, Mavis & Philip Carlson, Sally Clark, Marlene & John

Ennett, Janis Hebbard, John & Heidi Heikkila, Chris & Karen Holmgren,

Lloyd & Gail Hooper, Beverly Jennings, Alan & Bonnie Johnson, James

& Debbie Kalosis, Matthew & Sharon Kivikko, Robert & Alice LaJoie,

Dennis & Gloria Lakari, Robert & Michelle Lammi, Cathy Melchiori &

Susan Perry, Jamie Sue & Col. William Morrison II, Linda Nicholls, Paul

& Sandra Raappana, Vern & Lori Rintala, Jeanne Schultz, Jack & Gail

Schneider, Ron & Sandra Smetana, Janet & Peter Suardini, Cathy

Talsma, David & Florence Toms, Greg & Heather Toutant, Ellen Vivian,

Bruce & Claire Waananen, Susan Wainio

Timothy Eskelinen From: Linda St. Aubin

Thea Filizetti & Tony Filizetti From: Peal Filizetti

Phyllis Finkbeiner From: Thomas & Linda Brecheisen, Priscilla

Burnham, The Chiconsky Family, Pam & Dan Clark, Bradley Cory,

Katherine & Bruce Dupras, Ernest & Kathleen Grasso, Greg Hanson,

Nancy & Dennis Henderson, Connie & Phillip Joffee, Jackie Kuhn, Linda

& William Lamora, Deborah & Larry Langford, Glen C. Miller, Jane &

Donald Palmer, Bonnie & Charles Swanson, Crystal & Bob Swanson,

Donald R. Toti

Everett Foster From: James Bailey III

Rick Franz From: Marcia Franz

Cheryl Girard, ‘Muttly’ & ‘Spice’ From: Stephen Girard

Marilyn Greising From: Joan Berrevoets

Chad Griffin From: Pat Blake, Jim & Julie Elder, Warren & Lucy

Harrington, Sharon Hickey

Ted Hanson From: Mary Ellen Anderson, Judy Bergland, Tom

Buchkoe, John Derocher, Julie DesParois, Christine & Dale Hamari, Sue

Ann Hampton, Robert Hanson & Family, Donald Koskey, Kristine

Martin, Debra Prosen & Family, Crystal & Robert Swanson, Mqt. Board

of Light & Power, staff & employees.

Kay Harrington From: Marian & Robert Allbritten, Kristen

Axberg, Bonnie Brown, Carole Burns, Kristine Case & Jerry Smith,

Pamela Clark, Janice Cotant, Judy & Tony DePetro, Sara Drury, Marilyn

& Marvin Gauthier, Patricia & Charles Gunning, Paulette Lindberg,

Estelle & Robert Mathews, Susan & Richard Meyer, Joan & Karl Mulder,

Cynthia Olson, Bernie & Mary Rendfleisch, Foye Insurance Agency

Monroe Harrison From: Geraldine Harrison

Kathryn Hawker From: Julie & Mark Aho, June E. Davis,

Timothy & Rebecca Treado

Todd Hennigan From: Jackie Winkowski

Ida Hinderliner From: Marion Nykanen

Bryce Hoduski From: Judith & Stephen Albee, Allen & Margo

Surovik-Bohnert, Carol & Terry Borchardt, Judy Donahue, Joanne

Edwards, Evelyn Goke, Charles & Luanne Hamel, Christy Hilgers, Frank

& Marlene Hollis & Family, Mary Hunt, Jason & Salvadora Keith, Lynn

Klein, Michael & Sharon Lahti, Jon & Jeanne LaSalle, Michael & Jean

Makinen, James & Susan Mewhourn, Cathy, Mark, Adam, Kelly & Airen

Campbell-Olszewski, Passerello Family, James Pickens, Ruthann Ruehr,

Jan Sabin, Dave & Valerie Schafer, Bradon Sexton, Marge Shannette,

Gerald Sipola, Brenda St. Martin, Bart & Laurie Stupak, Steve &

Shannon Vairo, Chassell Historical Society Board & Membership

Anne Holly From: Mary Elmhirst, Betty Frick, Gina Johnson, Effie

Jussila, Stan Lindberg, Steven & Paulette Lindberg, Karen & Joe

Rhodes, Albert & Mary Ann Sanderson, Crystal Swanson, Jan & Kenneth

Vickstrom, James & Linda Walimaki

Dr. Jean Jackson From: Christine & Dale Hamari, David R.

Olivier, Joanne Olivier, Thomas & Florence Olivier, Mary Nafisi-

Movaghar, John & Carol Speaker

Charlie Jameson From: Donna & Michael Jacisin

Bonnie Jarvi From: Joel Jarvi, Hilary Rajala

Alger Jennings From: Scott & Deanne Pynnonen

Bernard Johnson From: Kathy Simonson

Shelly Johnson From: Elaine Johnson, Marsha Wainio

Elaine Keto From: Nancy Decaire

Pauline Kevern From: Ernest & Kathleen Grasso

Patrick Kind From: Marion & David DeLarye, Susan Lane

Peggy Kipling From: Tom & Sharon Martin

Carol Ann Koch From: David Koch, Linda St. Aubin

Angela Koistenen From: Jacelyn Kosey

Mike Kosiuski From: Alan & Mary Hunter

Irma R. & Arthur Koski From: Susan Koski-Grafer

Karin (Maki) LaChapelle From: Laura & Marv Kantola

Julius Larsson From: Randy & Ellen Britton, James & Marilyn

Bucholtz, Nellie Gaball, Mark Hirvonen, Russell Kanerva, Joan Kleaver,

Mr. & Mrs. David Magadanz, Russell Olson, Ann & John Peterson, Mr. &

Mrs. Jim Scullion, Bonnie M. Stuer, Carole Suksi, Jack & Elode Veiht,

John & Deborah Veiht, Paul Zombory, Snowberry Heights Friends

Chuck Liefer From: Joann & Ken Liefer

Eugene Lombardi From: Christine Larson

Evelyn Luoma From: Lisa Johnson, Thomas & Kay Johnson,

Pamela & Wayne Robinson

Terry Lyons From: Harold G. Miller

Sharon Marion From: Carole Burns, Ron & Betty Gydebeck, Kay

Havel, Larry Larson, Laura & Mark Mastracci, Brett & Linda Young

Betty McEachern From: Bonnie Brown, Forrest & Iris Burns,

Kristine Case & Jerry Smith, Rhonda & Rob Cochran, Paula & Kevin

Connors, Wendy & Brent Griffin, Melissa Hill, Gloria & Kenneth Hoog,

Donna Jacisin, Bonnie Johnson, Lois Kampi, Roland & Barbara Koski,

Janet & William LeValley, Mary Ann Perry, Sharon Rozman, Judith &

Kenneth Wanberg, Dale Watters & Pam Bessolo, Patricia & Ralph

Watters

Alice Agnes McMahon (Mrs. Dan Hardie) From: Milton

& Bodil Soderberg

Greg Menhennick From: Joanne Menhennick

Bob Monck From: Medical Records Dept., MGH

Marge Nielsen From: Priscilla Burnham

Betty Olsen From: Lisa & Pete Closner, Elaine & Robert Debelak,

Lucinda & Ken Ebbers, Nikki Lempesis Gingras, Marilyn Klahn, Koehler

Family, Barb & Jim Oberstar, Elaine Olsen, Lynn & Dennis Potila,

Rebecca Pumphrey, Frank & Janice Summersett, Crystal & Robert

Swanson, Stemic Enterprises

Sylvia Pariseau From: Tom & Kathy Leone

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T H E P E T G A Z E T T E

Donations received after May 31st, 2014 will be listed in our next newsletter. Thankfully, our list is extensive. If we have inadvertently

missed someone or something, we apologize and please let us know.

Sharalee Ann Presti From: Richard Presti

Wilho & Oliver Priuska From: Elaine Priuska

Bob Reynolds From: Jean Hermanson, Jan Hermanson & Bruce

Fletcher, Vicki & William Lawrence, Marilyn Olson, Gerald & Elizabeth

Pohl

Frank Richardson & ‘Girly Girl’ From: Clyde & Peggy

Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Vito Roti From: Lois & John Gorto

Doris Sartorelli From: Sandra & Shane Place

Marge Satterlund From: Bruce & Dorothy Raudio

Donald Sims From: Judy Berglund, Danny & Kathleen Pompo

Margie Stevens From: Robert & Barb Gero

Ed Thompson From: Martha Koers & Family, Peggy York

Kenneth Tuominen From: Robert & Carol Carlson

Janice Tuttle From: Hazel & Frank Paull

Amy Jo Hill VanSteenbergen From: Eileen Brooks-Laitinen,

Gail Mattson

David Wagner From: James & Kathy Bash

Wayne Wainio From: Kristi Moore

Kaarlo Ward From: Lani & Nancy Duquette

Violet & Ernest Yenore From: Mary & Steve Bertucci

Richard White From: Cheryl & Skip Henderson

Mary Jo Wilkinson From: Kristin Bolitho, Rachel Crary &

Jeanne Trost, Ann Fisher, Nellie Gaball & Susan Dunn, Susan Graves &

Leigh Wall, Janet & William Joswiak, Donna Keskimaki & John S.

Leadbetter, Jamie & Michael Kiesling, Marilyn & Richard Klahn, Paulette

Lindberg, Sonny Longtine, Marcia McCracken, Kay Payant, Laura & Mark

Petrie, Jane Ryan, Lula Sarka, Leslie Verhelst, Paula Way

Ovid York From: Alfred Borowski

IN MEMORY OF PETS:

Abby From: Marcella Rankinen

Alley Gumaer From: Maureen & John Gumaer

Angel Vestal From: Crystal Swanson

Arena From: Christina Erbisch

Aurora Kahn From: Helen J. Kahn & Randy Smith

Autumn & Dakota From: Maryann Schroeder

Baby Murphy From: Jerry & Nadine Murphy

Bailey Szeczepanski From: Renee Prince

Beagle & Belle Genore From: Julie & Clayton Genore

Bear From: William Rae

Bessie From: Lisa St. Charles

Blossom From: Betsy Little & Paul Marin

Brandy From: Neil Greenleaf

Buddy Johnson From: Karen Johnson

Buffy Lady Victoria From: Vicki Argall Brady

Calub From: Ray Sharkey & Jackie Kuhn

Captain Nemo From: Joann Kleaver

Chaucer From: Patricia Mayer

Cinder From: Don & Kathy Grisham

Cobb Addison From: The Addison Family

Cush Friessen From: Donna Jacisin

Dill Hicks From: The Addison Family

Ditto From: George & Deb Sobolewski

Duke From: Lucy & Floyd Bounds

Ellie Hanson From: Scott & Carolyn Hanson

Emma Blu, Jasper & Albert Zanetti From: Lani & Nancy

Duquette

Esker Robarge From: The Ore Dock Crew

Feather, Cherry & Brutus From: Dee Doepke

Fritzi Lovell From: Christine & Dale Hamari

George Brownell From: Ann & Garrett Brownell

Gertie Kaikkonen From: Cheryl Kaikkonen

Gracie Niemi From: Stan & Sally Niemi

Haley Mattson From: Larry & Bonnie Mattson

Heidi From: Robert Buchkoe

Jack From: Jill & Brian Koski

Jacki From: Rebecca L’Huillier

Jackson Hill From: Lani & Nancy Duquette

Jeekers Stone From: Mary & Doug Stone

Jesse From: Pam Clark

Jessie Bek From: Pat Micklow & Judd Spray

Katie & Gigi From: Julie Anderson

Libby “Lou” Grenwis From: Lani & Nancy Duquette

Lizzie St. Onge From: Peggy Loy

Lucy Solka From: Kathy & Al Solka

Luke From: Dr. Jennifer Jezylo

Macy May From: Julia & Andy Toennessen

Maddie Holtz From: Bella & Sophia

Michael White From: Paula White

Miel From: Frida Waara

Miss Kitty From: Hazel S. Paull

Miss Lily Lyons From: Kathy Lyons

Missy & Sadie From: Margaret & Elwin Bell & Valentine

Misty From: Tokiko Amorelli

Molly Hytinen (always in my heart) From: Diane Hytinen

Mongo From: Katelin Matazel

Mowgli From: Karen Sundell & Chuck Norlin

Mulan From: Steffani Petros

Peaches, the pony From: Kristin Dalgleish & Sarah

Garceau

Pickle Bob Winkler From: Deb Winkler

Quebee & Spotty From: Ed & Joan Noel

Reggie Joffee From: Connie & Phillip Joffee, Bill & Linda

& ‘Hannah’ LaMora, Ann Steer

Rocky Knight From: Mary & Gregory Mantyla

Ruby From: Faye Stratton

Rusty Anderson From: Alice & Robert Anderson

Saber From: Sarah Garceau

Sally & Lupine From: Melissa Matuscak

Sassie From: Nita Martin

Sassy Mulder From: Ann & Garrett Brownell, Reva & Dave

Laituri

Sassy Grovogel From: Deb Winkler

Scout Dobbs From: Marie & Bob Dobbs

Shadow From: Richard & Bonnie Hemmila

Sheba From: Linda Matthew & Marie Chappell

Sheba Stephenson From: Rachel Holman

Simba From: Charles & Joy Swanson

Simon From: Arvi & Judith Maki

Simon Altmann From: Sue Altmann

Skipper Pfannenstiel From: Carol & Phil Pfannenstiel

Sparks From: Ron Hill

Stevie Gravedoni From: Kathy & Allen Solka

Sweeps Clark From: Barbara Mettin

Sweepsy & O.C. From: Melissa Luttrell

Tess Anderegg From: June Swanson

Tessa Brozek From: Joan Brozek

Toto Bullock From: Ron & Jack Bullock

Trigger Leskanic From: Roy & Lisa Leskanic

Tully Davis From: The Addison Family

Tundra, Avia & Bodie From: Terri Selvey

Tundra Bolster From: Robert & Janice Bolster

Yoda From: Bill Jandreau

IN HONOR OF PETS:

Bailey From: Friends at Pathways

Bailey From: Scott Saatio

Beana From: Nancy Baldwin, Lynne Finman, Sherri Johnson

Bella From: Michael Sjolund

Bobbi & Oopsie From: Terri Corr

Bonny From: Clare E. Smith

Copper From: Erin & Mark Ellison

Darby May From: Julia & Andy Toennessen

Dashill & Lily Rogers From: Lisa Rogers

Lilo From: Sandra & Stacy Vres

Lucy From: Rick & Terry Hartwig

Maija Wickstrom From: Yvonne Whitman

Milo From: Brenda Veale

Mollyann, Cash, Josie, Popeye & Smokey From: Judith

Meyer

Pepper & Peanut From: Linda R. Matthews

Sassy Hershey From: Karen Hershey

Sully Johnson From: Dorothy Schellhase

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UPAWS Annual Meeting

July 22nd - Negaunee TWP

Blueberry Festival

July 25th - Downtown Marquette

Bagging for Tips

July 26th - Econo Foods Marquette

UPAWS Beer Tent

August 7th, 8th and 9th - Marquette County Fair

Rummage Sales to Benefit UPAWS

August 1st - 3rd/September11th - 14th

SuperOne Labor Day Cookout

Negaunee and Marquette SuperOne Stores

August 29th and 30th

Strut your Mutt Charity Walk 2014

September 6th - Lower Harbor Park

Sally’s Ride Annual Fundraiser

September 27th - Marquette County Fair Grounds

Regular Meetings and Events

UPAWS Board meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month, 6 PM, at the

Peter White Public Library. Open to the public. For other listings please visit

www.upaws.org or call (906) 475-6661.

For more information on any of these events, please call the shelter at

(906) 475-6661 or visit www.upaws.org.

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