Volume XXI Number IV A P U B L I C AT I O N O F M A X F U N D , A N O – K I L L S H E LT E R

Every Animal Matters...

they are never JUST a dog or cat here by Matt Adams

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ow many times have us pet lovers heard “It’s just a cat,” or “It’s just a dog.” I’ve never known “just a dog” and I doubt I’ll ever meet “just a cat.” Perhaps the people making these comments at one point in their life had “just a dog” that lived in the back yard and was chained to a tree year round and never given the chance to be more. Maybe they were never loved by an animal and never got to love one in return. Some people see a pet as something they own rather then a part of the family. A pet isn’t property! A couch is property. An appliance is property. A CD is property. To acquire these products you go to the mall, look at various stores and purchase for your use. When you are done using it, or when it has stopped being useful to you, you leave it on the curb for the garbage man. This is not the way an animal should enter your home or be treated while it is there. A pet isn’t something you should buy at the mall and it certainly isn’t something you own. Do you know anyone who would call their spouse or children their property? Not likely. Most people would call these people family members much like a pet should be. You shouldn’t buy a pet; you should adopt a pet. And in many cases, we don’t even need to adopt a pet, because we don’t even find them, they find us.

times and can no longer afford to keep the animal, or they’ve fallen ill and lack the financial or physical means to properly care for them. In many cases however, people just use up the product they’ve purchased to the point where they are no longer satisfied with it and are now ready to drop it off… they’ve sat on the couch, they’ve used the appliance, or they’ve listened to the CD and now they are ready for the next product that interests them. In this case, the puppy or kitten they bought at the pet store no longer interests them and they are forced to do away with their property. If there is an upside to these animals showing up at MaxFund’s front door, is that MaxFund gets to treat them with great care and find them a home where they are sure to be loved as more than just a product, but as an integral part of the family. We try to make their stay at the shelter as comfortable as possible in the meantime, ensuring all animals have clean blankets in their kennels and have water/food at all times and get plenty of exercise. That’s what you do with a member of the family.

They will show up in your garage wet and cold, or you see them dodging traffic and you stop to rescue them, or maybe you find them injured on the side of the road and you can’t just look the other way. In the case of the MaxFund, many of these pets just appear on our doorstep, being dropped off in the middle of the night by someone unwilling or unable to properly relinquish them. Perhaps they have fallen upon hard PAW PRINTS

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PAWNOTES... Volunteer of the Month... Ed Dahlgren The MaxFund greatly appreciates all volunteers, and we are so thankful to all of you who take time out of your lives to help our cats and dogs. We implemented the Volunteer of the Month award so we can honor those volunteers who go above and beyond. We received some great nominations, but March’s Volunteer of the month is Ed Dahlgren.

“To thine own self be true.” It’s not only scriptural, it’s my own personal mantra. You might think it would be easy. It would be easy if you misinterpreted that to mean “Just act in your own selfish interest” whenever a choice has to be made.

Ed has been a long time volunteer at the MaxFund. He comes in regularly and works with some of the more difficult dogs. Sometimes Ed picks animals up from other shelters and takes them home until they are ready for the MaxFund. He also constantly opens up his own home as a foster family for some dogs that aren’t adjusting well at the shelter.

Don’t you think that the real meaning is to stand true to your own ethical code regardless of all outside pleasures? That turns it from being a mindless selfish reflex to a real challenge, doesn’t it?

Ed is also involved with the Champs program. He was an active member of the Tech Committee while that committee existed. With his great computer knowledge, he also figured out how we can add new products to the zootoo.com website, which has allowed all of us to accumulate more points. He alone has already accumulated 10,671 points! He has a sincere passion for animals and spends a lot of his time sharing his passion with MaxFund! In addition, his personality and humor make volunteering at the shelter all the more enjoyable!

In your life and mine the pressure is always toward conformity, and conform we do, most of the time. But there always come those testing times where drifting with the stream just isn't the right thing. My two-leggers love me to death but when they talk about me they often use words like “ornery” or “hardheaded.” What do they want? A wind-up toy? You could think about it this way. Which of these senior two-leggers are really respected?—that contrary curmudgeon who pokes fun at us at the end of Sixty Minutes every week – or – the jovial gladlanding wino at the corner bar. We all need love, but the whole process starts with self-respect. At least that’s the way I see it.

Thank you Ed for all that you do.

SAVE THE DATE! 2008 LUCKY MUTT STRUT Sunday, July 20th

CARS FOR CATS Please donate your wheels to help us build our cat house. We take cars, trucks, vans, RVs, motorcycles and boats, and you get a tax deduction. We are your local shelter; we give back to the community. Help us help you. We have dogs too!

Volunteers are needed now to coordinate vendors and logistics. Contact the shelter to find out how you can help.

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How To Give A Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. 2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process. 3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away. 4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten. 5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden. 6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth Drop pill down ruler and rub cat’s throat vigorously. 7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. 8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw. 9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse’s forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10. Retrieve cat from neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band. 11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw tee-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. 12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. 13. Tie the little bastard’s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down. 14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table. 15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

How To Give A Dog A Pill 1. 2.

Wrap it in bacon. Toss it in the air.

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Editor & Layout Carolyn Venard Contributing Writers Bill Suro, VMD Matt Adams Ken Mann Toronto Humane Society Kim Murdock Distribution 3,953 Unaudited Circulation PAW PRINTS

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Published monthly by MaxFund Animal Adoption Center, a true no-kill shelter to provide medical care for injured dogs and cats with no known owners, and to find new homes for these animals once they are recovered. The MaxFund is committed to the following goals: –Develop and implement educational programs pertaining to animal care, with emphasis on the importance of spay/neutering. –Disseminate information on spay/neuter facilities and conduct 3

spay/neuter clinics for low-income families. –Be a spokesperson for the animals on issues of animal welfare. –Cooperate with other animal facilities/shelters in the accomplishment of the above goals. Contributions for this newsletter are welcome. Please check the back page of newsletter for each month’s deadline. We especially enjoy letters and photos from animals adopted from our shelter. MaxFund Animal Adoption Center 1025 Galapago Street Denver, Colorado 80204-3942 Phone (303) 595-4917 Fax (303) 595-0192 Wellness Clinic (303) 595-0532 APRIL 2008

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Animal Adoption Center

JEM 5 year old neutered male black lab mix. He will need a little guidance, but he is a great dog. Very loving.

PHOEBE 7-8 year old spayed female cocker spaniel mix. She is very low maintenance, quiet and housebroken.

Adopt a Lifelong Companion and a Friend Forever

BRAVO 7 year old neutered male German shepherd. He’s loyal, smart, housetrained, leash trained. Beautiful.

BUDDY 9 year old neutered male collie shepherd mix. He’s a very funloving dog. Extremely intelligent.

JONESY 6-8 mo. old neutered male Bullmastiff Boxer mix. A sweet boy who is happy, friendly and playful.

GUS Neutered male. DSH. Friendly with most other cats and loves to be petted. He can be a “spicy” little character. Has a story to tell.

TWERK

TEDDIE

HENSLEY

7 year old neutered male. DLH. Exotic and gorgeous looking. Gets along with dogs and people. Adventurous and brave.

5 year old spayed female. DSH. She’s an independent girl. Loves to play with string.

Neutered male. DSH. He’s a lovebug! He also likes to play with his toys. He has lots of love to offer.

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MAXFUND’S MAILBAG dogs. The three were fast friends. He didn’t mess with them and vice versa.

Dear MaxFund,

Dear MaxFund,

It has been nearly two months since I was lucky enough to have found Chloe at the MaxFund. My other Dachshund, Dutchess, was really in need of a friend since we lost our other 17 year old dachsie last fall.

Enclosed is a contribution on behalf of our dog Popy. We have had him for two years now and enjoy every minute we spend with him. Amy and Heidi may remember him, he is a Golden Retriever/Chow mix. We have to tell you that he is absolutely the best dog ever. You would never know that he was hit by a car—our compliments to the docs.

From the very beginning these two have played, chased, and cuddled as if they had been together for years. For those who have had or met a dachsie, here’s a fun little rhyme: I had a little Dachshund, so long she had no notion how long it took to notify her tail of her emotion. And thus, it was that while her eyes were filled with low and sadness, her little tail kept wagging on because of former gladness! Thank you for our new family member. —Dianne Allen

Dutchess and Chloe

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Funny how they hide behind him if there is another dog or someone they are afraid of. Just recently he started to climb on him and he doesn’t move, he just lays there and they all three cuddle up. What an amazing dog. We have to thank everyone at MaxFund for saving Popy and to those who cared for him during his long stay. He has a very loving home. We originally adopted Popy because our youngest son wanted a bigger dog that he could run and play with, but in the end he has become something very special to each of us and always has love in his heart. Thank you very much, The Combs Family

Popy We live next to many acres of open space and he runs, and runs and runs. He plays with the other dogs and chases the geese. I think that is his favorite thing to do. Believe it or not he loves kids! All the kids on our block love him. Our nieces 1 and 5 are always around him and love him to death. The kids took a little getting used to, but now he plays with them all the time. He is also the big protector of our two little Maltese

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Getting A Second Pet

two cats can live as purr-fectly as one From Toronto Humane Society

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he majority of households with more than one pet have cats, yet because of their nature, cats often pose a bigger challenge to owners than other pets. Their notorious aloofness can extend to other cats as well as to humans, particularly in the case of indoor pets who may not have seen another feline in years. For an indoor cat even redecorating can be a traumatic experience!

You Should Keep The Following Criteria In Mind Before You Adopt A Second Cat: • Age: Your cat will best accept a kitten. If you put a one-year-old cat with your four-year-old cat, there will be a lot of hissing and spitting. The kitten should be at least 10 weeks old. Twelve to 16 weeks is ideal, unless your cat is a senior citizen; then spare him the nuisance of a rambunctious youngster and adopt a mellow, adult companion. • Gender: The cat's gender does not matter, as long as they are spayed or neutered at the appropriate time. • Personality: Cats are like snowflakes - no two are the same. Take into account individual traits and quirks. If you have a laid-back cat do not get a second cat who is a spitfire. • Health: Owners often bring home disease with their second cat. The biggest concern is chronic viral infection. Feline leukemia is a leading natural killer of cats; it is infectious, and cats can have it and not show any symptoms. Have your cat vaccinated and test the newcomer for this disease. Less lethal, but more common, are upper-respiratory infections, which frequently occur in cats from shelters. Protect your cat with a distemper shot. Parasites are typical too, especially among strays, so have your veterinarian check your new cat for worms, fleas and skin mites before you take it home. Most experts recommend a precautionary quarantine of three to seven days at home or with the veterinarian. Establishing the Relationship Your cats will probably hiss at each other for the first two or three days, but you can help their relationship start off on the right paw. Ask someone who is not "pals" with your cat to bring the new animal in a carrier, so your pet can sniff it while they are separated. If the two seem to get along, remove the newcomer from the carrier and put him in a room with his own litter box. Open the door a crack and let the cats discover each other. Wait at least one week before leaving them alone together for long periods. You may want to alternate rooms in which they stay, so they will get used to each other's smell. Bare-Bones Advice For Adding A Second Dog Being pack animals, dogs are social and generally enjoy the company of other canines; however, additional dogs place more of a burden on pet owners than do multiple cats, because dogs require more attention than self-reliant cats. Do not adopt a second dog unless you are ready for double the walks, veterinary bills and belly-rubbing. You should consider the following points when selecting another dog: • Age: If you get a puppy between 10 and 14 weeks old, your two dogs should have a bright future together, but beware of pitfalls in the present. A puppy that young might bond so tightly to your dog that he will not care for people or listen to your commands, so do not leave the two alone together for long periods during the first month. Also, because young puppies will still be teething, be sure to keep the pup from using your dog as a teething ring. As with cats, old dogs present an exception to the rule. Do not inflict a peppy puppy on a 16-year-old dog who just wants peace and quiet. • Gender: Opposites may attract but be sure your pet is spayed or neutered. Two unneutered males can disturb the peace in your house with bickering, urinating and brawling. Continued on page 9 PAW PRINTS

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How to Wrap a Present with the Help of a Cat 1. Clear large space on table for wrapping present. 2. Go to closet and collect bag in which present is contained, and shut door. 3. Open door and remove cat from closet. 4. Go to cupboard and retrieve rolls of wrapping paper. 5. Go back and remove cat from cupboard. 6. Go to drawer, and collect transparent sticky tape, ribbons, scissors, labels, etc... 7. Lay out presents and wrapping materials on table, to enable wrapping strategy to be formed. 8. Go back to drawer to get string, remove cat that has been in the drawer since last visit and collect string. 9. Remove present from bag. 10. Remove cat from bag. 11. Open box to check present, remove cat from box, replace present. 12. Lay out paper to enable cutting to size. 13. Try and smooth out paper, realize cat is underneath and remove cat. 14. Cut the paper to size, keeping the cutting line straight. 15. Throw away first sheet as cat chased the scissors, and tore the paper. 16. Cut second sheet of paper to size—by putting cat in the bag the present came in. 17. Place present on paper. 18. Lift up edges of paper to seal in present. Wonder why edges don’t reach. Realize cat is between present and paper. Remove cat. 19. Place object on paper, to hold in place while tearing transparent sticky tape. 20. Spend 20 minutes carefully trying to remove transparent sticky tape from cat with pair of nail scissors. 21. Seal paper with sticky tape, making corners as neat as possible. 22. Look for roll of ribbon. Chase cat down hall in order to retrieve ribbon. 23. Try to wrap present with ribbon in a two directional turn. 24. Re-roll ribbon and remove paper, which is now torn due to cat’s enthusiastic ribbon chase. 25. Repeat steps 13-20 until you reach last sheet of paper. 26. Decide to skip steps 13-17 in order to save time and reduce risk of losing last sheet of paper. Retrieve old cardboard box that is the right size for sheet of paper. 27. Put present in box, and tie down with string. 28. Remove string, open box and remove cat. 29. Put all packing materials in bag with present and head for locked room. 30. Once inside lockable room, lock door and start to re-lay out paper and materials. 31. Remove cat from box, unlock door, put cat outside door, close and relock. PAW PRINTS

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32. Repeat previous step as often as is necessary (until you can hear cat from outside door) 33. Lay out last sheet of paper. (This will be difficult in the small area of the toilet, but do your best) 34. Discover cat has already torn paper. Unlock door go out and hunt through various cupboards, looking for sheet of last year’s paper. Remember that you haven’t got any left because cat helped with this last year as well. 35. Return to lockable room, lock door, and sit on toilet and try to make torn sheet of paper look presentable. 36. Seal box, wrap with paper and repair by very carefully sealing with sticky tape. Tie up with ribbon and decorate with bows to hide worst areas. 37. Label. Sit back and admire your handiwork, congratulate yourself on completing a difficult job. 38. Unlock door, and go to kitchen to make drink and feed cat. 39. Spend 15 minutes looking for cat until coming to obvious conclusion. 40. Unwrap present, untie box-and remove cat. 41. Go to store and buy a gift bag.

2nd Annual Colorado Family PET EXPO April 19 and 20, 2008 Denver Merchandise Mart (58th and I25) Denver, CO Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.petcolorado.com • 150+ Booths of Pet Related Products and Services, plus hundreds of Pets to see and touch and even adopt! • Dock Dogs • Colorado Disc Dogs ñ Frisbee • Denver Speed Demons – Flyball • WCFO—Dancing with Dogs Competition & Demos • Lovable Pooch Contest (Pre-registration required) • Helpful Seminars & more!! The Max Fund Animal Adoption Center will have 2 end booths with lots of adorable cats/kittens and dogs/puppies for adoption. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this event, contact the shelter. If you are unable to volunteer for this event, bring the family and friends down to enjoy the event. Admission: Adults $9.00 Children (3-12) $5.00 Parking: FREE

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Continued from page 7 • Personality/Breed: As with cats, heed individual trains; breed characteristics are more significant with dogs and should be weighed carefully. Akitas, for example, have been bred to be aggressive towards other dogs. • Size: Although size is a breed characteristic, it is worth singling out because it is important in choosing a second dog. There should not be a large disparity in size between your animals. A five-pound Pomeranian, for instance, might get hurt playing with a Doberman. The new dog should be the smaller of the two at the time it becomes acquainted with your family pet; then the first animal's status as top dog won't change, no matter how large the newcomer grows to be. • Health: Dogs are much less likely than cats to carry disease, but they should be examined by a veterinarian for problems such as kennel cough and worms. A bigger worry is parvo or distemper, which your new dog could be incubating without showing any signs of illness. Make sure your pet has been vaccinated against both diseases. Establishing The Relationship Before you bring your new dog home, have someone else take him to neutral territory where you and your first pet are waiting. Without having the dogs face off, you and your friend should walk them side by side for about 10 blocks. Towards the end of your stroll, let the animals meet and sniff each other before taking them to your house. In about an hour the other person should leave. For the next few days, keep the dogs from becoming competitive. Do not throw one stick for both to chase, or feed them in the same place at the same time. Make sure your first pet is not displaced, for instance, from a favorite arm chair. The process is similar to a desensitization program. Your dog gets accustomed to his new companion while learning the newcomer is a fixture in the home and does not present a threat. If necessary, keep the new dog under control - in a wire kennel crate or on a leash - while your older pet observes it. Dogs tend to become friendly faster than cats. The two will probably be buddies or at least tolerate each other in one week or so. Mixing Cats & Dogs Unlike dueling cartoon cats and dogs, in reality cats and dogs usually co-exist peacefully. Occasionally they even become loyal comrades. , cats and dogs sidestep dominance tensions since there is normally a difference in size as well as species. Still, match ups need to be carefully considered, particularly when you bring a dog into a cat's home. You should consider the following factors when considering what is the best cat and dog “mix” for your home: • Age: Age doesn't matter in most cases: unless the cat is more than four years old and not accustomed to dogs. Then it is best to get an older dog. • Gender: The dog's gender is seldom a problem but if you have an older male cat who has not been around dogs, you should get a female dog. • Personality: Animal personalities are more important than age, gender or health. If your cat is extroverted, almost any dog will do, but a shy, quiet cat will welcome a boisterous dog about as much as the three little pigs embrace the wolf at their door. Also take into account what breed characteristics your dog has. • Health: Health is not a major concern since few diseases can be passed between cats and dogs. Still, it would be smart to have your veterinarian check the newcomer.

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DONATIONS Thanks to the following people and businesses whose generous contributions help all the animals. Access Computer Products, Inc. Adragna, Kelly Aerospace Technologies International, Inc. Jennifer Thomas Aldridge, Karen Arc Thrift Stores Ronald & Kirstin Rau Ayad, Ann & Alexander Baer, Carole Bailey, Karen Bakke, Jeffrey Barela, Robert Baron, Mary Louise Bavarian Computer Works Bennett, Carol A. Berg, Danny Bershof, Shelley Bertron, Claudette Bishop, Marcia Hewitt Bolitho, Nancy M. Bombassei, Tina & Thomas Bourassa, Phyllis & Donald Boxer Coffee, LLC Baker, Jetta Brennan, Karen Brien, Terrence Brown, Billie Brown, Merritt Burns, Betty Campbell, Norma Celentano, Olga & Ann Forrester Clark, Terry & Susan Comprehensive Financial Professionals, Inc. Condreay, W. H. Corbett, Kelly & Sue Costigan, Karen Craft, Cori Davis, Helen Dawcki, Jil Dean, David Decker, William & Carol Doyle-Wagner, Marge Drennen, Elizabeth Duncan, Lanette Dunker, Heather & Javier Zamarripa Eckhardt, Janice Edmiston, I. Edwards, Christa Edwards, Josephine Elmers, Paula Encana Engel-Cardenas, Jacquelyn Engle, Cindy Evans, Phyllis Feresten, Beth Fernandez, Alan Fine, Mira Fisher, Joanne Florence Kavanaugh Estate Gardner, John Gary Williams Oil Christy Kadera Geller, Denise Givingexpress Greene, Jacqueline

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The MaxFund does not rent or sell its mailing list. MONTHLY DONATIONS Thank you to the following people who generously send in a donation every month. WE COUNT ON YOU! Allen, Daniel Baker, Jetta & Vera Webster Bombassei, Tina & Thomas Boxer Coffee LLC Burns, Betty Celentano, Olga & Anna Forrester Corbett, Kelly & Sue Davis, Joseph Dean, David Driver, Nancy Duncan, Lanette Edmiston, Irene Everding, Fred & Josephine Gordon, Gail Hardwick, Dr. Sally Hoffman, William & Judith Horan, E. J. & Nora C. Irvin, Mark & Darlene Ivey, George Kellogg, George & Yvonne Kennedy, Robert Kiser, Rona Kline, Trudy Kohen, Janene Lampman, Paula & Donald Levine, Amy

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Memorials Silent Paws In memory of Hazel Roch’s beloved Megan—Maxine M. Benjamin In memory of Archie. We loved you so but you were with us only a few weeks—Susan Berzac Recon, loved and much missed by the McCarthy Family—Charlie & Nan Stevens In memory of the Silensky Family’s beloved, Winston—Sandy Moses In memory of Nikko—Dianne Shinto In memory of CoCo, Mr. & Mrs. White’s precious cat—Carole & John Tieleman In memory of Heidi, a sweet and much loved dog owned by the Wilson Family—Elizabeth Erickson In memory of Kaylena, owned and loved by Karen Staner & Mary Anderson In memory of Jordan, Denise & Kevin Neidt’s beloved companion —Ed & Jane Reilly In memory of Sasha, Lucy, & Pepper, loved by April & Luke—Delia & Joel Stafford In memory of Misty—Lise & Brian Catalucci In memory of Peter & Mary Bradley’s, Winston & Rascal from “Aunt Carol” In memory of Chaco,who belonged to Shirley & Pete Beverly— Lynne & Ann “we loved him, too” Gone, but not forgotten, Michele & Kyle Huston’s, Rocky—Patricia A. Farr In memory of Billy, beloved dog of Richard & Charlotte Mikuska —Ken & Sheryl Mikuska In memory of Donna Stuedman’s beloved dog, Andy—Phyllis Jack In loving memory of Wyatt, a good and faithful red Chow, who was a loving friend to Kim & Kelly Clark, and litter mate Josie—Mr. & Mrs. Gregory In memory of Fletcher, beloved dog of Ellen & Anthony Allie —Karen & Sarah Bacon In memory of Layla, the loving dog of George & Sandy Records —Linda Pfenning In memory of my little “Beense”, a.k.a. Augie—Ginger Matarazzo In memory of Ragedy Andy—Robert Zaragoza In memory of Sam & Gibb Cooper’s beloved, Daisey—Nancy Smith In memory of Porscha, owned and loved by Wynnona Paia —Emily Nakamura In memory of Fluffy & Mittens, Lillian Esterl-Byrne’s beloved Guinea Pigs—Shirley Esterl In memory of Pat & Mickey Jackson’s Butterscotch—DeDe Holmes In memory of my beloved Bo—Joe Davis In memory of Gracie, beloved dog of Jeff & Dan, you won’t be forgotten—Jeffrey Babcock In memory of Maggie, beloved Schnauzer of Hays and Virginia —John, Tamara, & Maia Rice

Silent Memories In memory of James Shinto—Dianne Shinto In memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger—Joe Davis In memory of Nancy’s Mom—Linda Burridge In memory of Evelyn Eileen Smith—Dennis & Penny Jackson In memory of Mike Julius—Virginia Hurst In memory of Joan Smith—David C. Fahnle In memory of Raymond J. Moran—Joyce D. Meyer In memory of Ann Quarterman—Marilyn Miller, Sagebrush Foundation, Vera & Shelley Yetter, Dorothy Davis, Nancy & Lewis, Buchholz, Donieta McIntire, Carol Steinbock & Family, Ruby Quarterman, Meadow Creek Tennis & Fitness Club, Rachel Pidgeon, Susan Meer, Loraine Knickel, Mary Ellen Boerner, Shari Lemon, Geniveve Chamberlin, Denver Women’s Chorus. L. Jean Martin, Paula Coulter, Diana Kline, Suzanne Swanson, PAW PRINTS

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Donna Marburger, Carolyn & Don Scantlin In memory of Jennifer Shelton—Joel & Karen Morgan, Paula Graham, Gary, Lynne, Edward & Jenny Wachter, Leslie McMillian In memory of Patricia Jaramillo—Melinda Sharkey, Margaret Ann Assel, Ft. Morgan Veterinary Clinic, Patricia Prenter In memory of Jim Hamlin—Suzanne Tyler Armstrong, Elaine Hood In loving memory of Bix Sears—Atlas Medical In memory of Karen Spicer—Susan Powers, Terri Swanson, Carol & Fern Hack In memory of Sheryll Patterson-Black—Eleanor Hubbard, Marcia Geissinger, Joan Dennett In memory of Kelly Lynn Young—Don, Debbie & Scott Young In memory of my beloved friend, Abby Pierrel—Kim Yuskis In memory of Lanelle Olsen—Pat & Don Olsen In memory of Skip Kraw—Don & Diane Lewis In memory of Wanda Petterson—Dr. William & Martha Wright, Ms. Abbott In memory of Sassy Close—Judith Uhrich In memory of Carmel Williams & Annika Sweet—Judith Uhrich In memory of Katherine Shelton—Lynda Keller In memory of Katherine King—Jan Marquardt In memory of Betty Anderson—Shirley Klinkefus In memory of Eve Hanke—Red Hat Society chapter, The Rocky Mountain Red Hots

Honorable Mentions In the name of Will Mcintire—Jim & Pat Borris In the name of Maria Kerner—Lynda Urbanski, Jennifer Peavy To honor the generosity of Jennifer & Adam Heln—Laurel Glickma In honor of Ronald Hull—Eva Ruda-Hull In honor of Janice Smithís birthday—Rachel Elrod In the name of Dixie Vice—The Lungerhausens With love on Valentine’s Day—Jane Elizabeth Roach A Christmas gift in the name of Marcy Dunning—Betty Ann Trampe To honor Nora Morgenstern & Michael Lysterís wedding—Mary Joyce Mramor In honor of Gidget Sanders & Lance Migliaccio’s wedding—Cherry Creek Computer Help, Olga McLeod, Gidget Sanders, Lance Migliaccio, Carl & Teresa Ventsam, SF, Inc. On behalf of our dog, Popy—Combs Family On behalf of Kelley—Catherine E. Downs On behalf of Anne Bannister—Sevo Miller In honor of Coby Joe—Elizabeth Plummer In honor of Chefís birthday—Valeriy Mashkevich On behalf of my late husband, Brian Fee—Luella Fee & Laurie Dee Miranda In honor of Melissa Trollinger’s birthday—Amy Obenhous In honor of Nancy Ready’s birthday—Dennis & Mary Nell Lochard In honor of the volunteers—Celia Leon For the special occasion of the marriage of Christine Storey & Joe Flood—Rhonda Hardcastle On behalf of the Barkway Dog Daycare—Jeff Nordman & Amy Weber On behalf of Jana Sandoval—Comcast

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AUTOMATIC DONATION —THE EASY WAY TO GIVE— CALL RONI BABCOCK AT (303) 734-8985 OR DONATE USING PAY PAL WWW.MAXFUND.ORG

OUR WISH LIST Purina One Cat Food (Salmon & Tuna) Purina One Kitten Food Dry and Canned Friskies Canned Food • Iams for Dogs (Chicken & Rice or Lamb & Rice) Large Milk Bones• Cat Litter KM-Milk Replacement for nursing Kittens and Puppies (Spring is here!)

THE LEGEND OF RAINBOW BRIDGE by William N. Britton

DAT Comfort Zone & Feliway Refills Long Choke Chains • Sturdy Leashes Toys for Dogs and Cats Packages of Raw Hot Dogs (dogs are given medication with them) Bleach • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper Facial Tissues • Odoban • Dish Soap Whiskas Cat Milk • Large Blankets (no comforters, please) Acreage for a Sanctuary—Our Dream Gift Cards for Office Max and Office Depot 50’ Industrial Hose for cleaning dog kennels

This thoughtful book is the Native American story of what happens to our pets when they die. It was written by the Director of the Companion Golden Retriever Rescue Program in West Jordan, Utah. This story makes a perfect gift for anyone who has lost a pet. You can order your copy from the MaxFund for a $10.00 donation for each book ordered. Pawnote: This book can be sent as a memorial. Please sent me_____copy(s) of The Legend of Rainbow Bridge. Enclose a $10.00 donation for each book ordered, plus S/H charge of $1.00 for the first book, .50 for each additional book. Please make checks payable to The MaxFund. I am enclosing a check for_____________. Name: _______________________________________________ Street: _______________________________________________

Vist the MaxFund Wish List under “Find a Gift” on Amazon.com!

City:____________________________State:_____Zip: ________ Phone #: (_______) ____________________________________ Mail to: The MaxFund, 1025 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204

DONATIONS • MEMORIALS • SPECIAL GIFTS If you would like to make a contribution to The MaxFund Animal Adoption Center to recognize an outstanding achievement or service, to commemorate an occasion, in memory of an individual or pet, or to sponsor a Pet Pal, please complete the following and mail it to The MaxFund, 1025 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204 or call 303-595-4917 for more information. This gift is [ ] In Memory of (Animal Friend)___________________________(Human Friend)______________________ [ ] In Honor of (Animal Friend) ____________________________(Human Friend)______________________ [ ] For the special occasion of _______________________________ [ ] To sponsor a pet pal ($15 a month). Cat_____Dog_____Either_____Enclosed is_____for_____months. [ ] Enclosed is my monthly Pledge. Amount__________ [ ] Please contact me to volunteer. [ ] MaxFund is in my will. This donation was made by:

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MAXFUND SERVICE DIRECTORY Sponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 per month or they contribute a significant amount of in-kind donations. If you would like to be listed on this directory, please contact the MaxFund offices at (303) 595-4917.

ACCOUNTING SERVICES Robert D. Colwell, CPA 5655 S. Delaware St. Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 347-9402 CATERING/GOURMET FOODS The Quiche Factory Catering 1176 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80223 (303) 289 4393 Full service and drop off catering for 10-1,000 guests working within your budget. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch and Cocktail Parties! www.quichefactory.com Boxer Coffee, LLC dba Dazbog Coffee on 12th & Speer 501 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 (303) 893-4816 Gourmet, locally roasted coffee, pastries, salads, & sandwiches. Independently owned & operated. Fast & friendly service. Donation box dedicated to MaxFund. DOG TRAINING & SERVICES Teaching in an Effective and Loving Way Group Classes: Beginning through Specialized. Behavior Counseling. Boarding with Training, Reiki, Yoga (with your dog), Intuitive Readings—10% off any service for dogs adopted through MaxFund. The Misha May Foundation, mutts in safe homes always Executive Director & CHAMPS Instructor: Lorraine May 303-239-0382 [email protected]. The Misha May Foundation has been sponsoring the CHAMPS MaxFund Training Program for over a year. Volunteer with us to help a MaxFund dog become more adoptable! Go to www.mishamayfoundation.org, click on Events for more info. ENTERTAINMENT Bill & Kathy’s DJ Service and Entertainment - DJ Svc with professional dance lessons - the best music from the 40’s - 90’s. 8496 Nelson Ct. Arvada, CO 80005 (303) 423-2623 PET GROOMING L. Jean O’Hara, CAH—Central Bark Professional Grooming for Dogs & Cats of All Breeds—1621 W. Canal Cr., #109 Littleton, CO 80120 • 303-730-1001 www.centralbark-academy.com

Dee O’Gees Pet Salon-Grooming 28 East Arapahoe Road Littleton, CO 80122 (303) 794-5376 A Paw Spa—Dog Grooming Rina Stanley 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd Littleton, CO 80123–Southeast Corner of Platter Canyon & Bowles (303) 798-7297 Gannon Grooming 6574 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 3 blks N. of Arapahoe on Broadway (303) 797-0997 LOCKSMITH Sierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner 7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B” Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518 Commercial, Residential and Vehicles PET AND HOME CARE CIJI’S Natural Pet Supplies 2260 Kearney St. Denver, CO 80207 (303) 322-8000 Bonnie Simpson, Owner/Mgr. PAWS UP PET SUPPLY Promotional offer: When you enter “MAXFUND” in the coupon area of the checkout you will receive 10% off your entire order and we will donate 10% or your order total to MaxFund as well. Your #1 Source For Anything Pets! http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com 877-604-PUPS(7877) Pet, Plant & Possession Sitter Caroline Rosno 701 Harlan, #E70, Lakewood, CO 80214 (303) 237-0766 • [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHY Nicole Howard Photography —Proud Supporter of MaxFund Host of “Denver’s Luckiest Mutts” Annual Calendar Contest for MaxFund www.nicolehowardphotography.com (303) 210-7758 PLUMBING Bell Plumbing & Heating Company Family Owned and Operated Since 1926 2150 S. Abilene, Aurora • (303) 757-5661 ROOFING Interstate Roofing, Inc. All types roofing and seamless gutter. New, reroof & repairs. Lic & ins. Free est. Donation to MaxFund for each complete job. (303) 763-9114

Cyndy, Grooming Specialist/Caring Pet Professional • 303-806-0911 Fur on The Floor Grooming Escape From the Ordinary 3511 S. Logan Street • Englewood, CO 80113

REAL ESTATE Paulette Goemmer, Broker Associate Keller Williams Real Estate (720) 313-2176 Mention the MaxFund and Paulette will donate $250 upon the success of any Real Estate contract.

Nancy Loftus Ruff-N-Reddy Grooming 5151 S. Federal, Littleton, CO 80123 (303) 795-1248

Greg Christian, Broker Associate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution to MaxFund on any closed contract.

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Dynamic Properties I’ll give $500 from each commission to MaxFund from any sales I get referred from anyone that mentions the MaxFund. I am an animal lover, and I work all over the Metro Area. Call Jenny Kachnic at (303) 816-6000 or (303) 324-3911. RESTAURANT Tom’s Home Cookin’ Tom Unterwagner and Steve Jankousky 800 E. 26th Ave. (26th Ave. at Clarkson St.) Denver, CO 80205 (303) 388-8035 Emerald Isle—Famous for Mexican Food and Sunsets on our Deck Overlooking the Cherry Creek Reservoir 4385 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO (303) 690-3722 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Christina M. Bara, NCMT (303) 750-5458 Massage Heals More Than the Body... TRAVEL Classic Travel Marc Beaudoin—Partner 3494 East Euclid Avenue, Littleton, CO 80121 720-488-5123 Fax: 303-721-5013 Classic Travel will donate 10% of any trip when you mention the MaxFund VETERINARY SERVICES MaxFund Wellness Center 1000 Inca St., Denver, CO Dr. Suro, Dr. Amy and Dr. Larson (303) 595-0532 Low Cost Veterinary Services—Open to the public Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital 2232 S. Broadway (303) 282-0808 Dr. Griffin and Dr. Scolnick Douglas County Animal Hospital 531 Jerry, Castle Rock (303) 688-2480 Dr. Roberts, Dr. Eppard, Dr. Gervais & Associates Aspen Commons Animal Hospital 1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231 Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171 ANIMAL CARE Cutting-Edge Energy Therapy Institute Pet Communication • Trauma Release Therapy Pat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC (303) 722-0272 E-mail: [email protected] Dr. Schulman, Animal Health Care Specialists 6701 N. Washington, Denver, CO 80229 (303) 288-6800 www.milehiclassified.com They give 40% of each ad placed on their webpage to the MaxFund. Place your ad on-line. $29.99 for 30 days. Add photo for $1.00.

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I would like to become a member of MaxFund and help give injured animals with no known owners a second leash on life. I understand that by becoming a member, I will receive a monthly newsletter. (Membership is renewable annually and is tax deductible.)

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