SUMMER 2015

2015 Walk mascots Cheyenne & Dixie, best friends to Hope Wicken

A PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY

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OUR MISSION The Nebraska Humane Society

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PRESIDENT

protects, saves and enriches the lives of animals in the communities we serve. Tail’s Tales is a publication of the Nebraska Humane Society.

LOCATION + HOURS 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134

A wise person once said, “Everyone needs a dog to look up to them, a cat to look down on them and a pot-bellied pig to look them in the eye.” We could not agree more. Cats and pot-bellied pigs attain their position in a household quite naturally – dogs do not have it as easy. Dogs are actually quite simple. They don’t do things to make you angry or to get back at you. Those are examples of how humans think, not dogs. Dogs want to have food, water, shelter, be a member of a pack and to have a clear understanding of their standing in the pack. To a dog, the leader of the pack is key to their comfort. The leader keeps them safe – there is always a leader. That leader can be you or it can be your dog – you get to choose. We want to help you achieve the rank of leader in a warm, humane way that will help both you and your dog relax and enjoy each other. You and your dog will be much happier if you are a decisive, clear, kind leader. Getting to be the leader should never be mean-spirited or harsh – it can be wonderful and fun. We want to help. Our amazing dog training department has developed classes to enhance your role and to help your dog become a welcome member of society, your home, downtown or at the Walk for the Animals. The Nebraska Humane Society now offers Fun with Fido classes to keep you working with your dog and having fun. Some examples: • We have “Fun with Fido-Out on the Town” class that teaches good canine manners on the streets of Omaha. • The “Multiple Dog” class will work on living in a comfortable house with more than one dog. • “Treibball” class will give those dogs who enjoy playing fetch a new way to play with balls of different sizes. • Please go to www.nehumanesociety.org/training to learn more about our class offerings and register! Dogs, who are different than cats and pot-bellied pigs, need us to be their leaders so they can relax and enjoy life. Let us help you get to that position, at least with your dogs—you are on your own with your family.

Judy Varner, President and C.E.O.

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Phone: 402-444-7800 | Fax: 402-546-1476 Adoption hours: Monday through Friday . . . . 12 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday . . . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Business hours: Monday through Friday . . 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday . . . 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WEB + SOCIAL www.nehumanesociety.org facebook.com/nebraskahumanesociety twitter.com/nehumanesociety twitter.com/nhscats Instagram username: nehumanesociety

EXECUTIVE STAFF JUDY VARNER President and C.E.O. TIM MILLER Vice President and C.F.O. KIM DAVIS Vice President of Development MARK LANGAN Vice President of Field Operations SALLY ZACHARY Vice President of Community Outreach KILEY MADDUX Vice President of Operations PAM WIESE Vice President of Public Relations & Marketing MICHELE TETRAULT-MERTES Vice President of Human Resources

Thanks to you—the animals are winners

If you didn’t have fun at Dining with Dogs, you probably weren’t there! Held at Miracle Hill Tennis Center on April 25, the event was a “smashing” success. More than 460 people and 100+ canines attended the event, which is uniquely designed to allow participants to bring along four-legged companions. Hosted by our fabulous Friends Forever guild, the event included social and dinner hours, a silent auction, raffles, and an oral auction. But the true entertainment centered around the dogs themselves. Some wore tutus or ties, others came right from their groomers, and many were decked out in new collars

and leashes. Social hour included lots of sniffing along with canapés from Three Dog Bakery. Then it was time to snooze under the table as the humans got their fare. Fundraising met and exceeded the $90,000 goal for the evening and the co-chairs, Marguerite McLeay and Diane Gartner couldn’t have been happier with the night! Every penny of proceeds will be used right here in Omaha, to help care for, rehabilitate and rehome animals at the Nebraska Humane Society. It was truly “love all” on the tennis courts!

HIGH FIVE!

Our online community is a phenomenal network of animal-lovers! You all share information that helps raise awareness for animals needing special homes. You get the word out about the need for resources. You support our events. And you help us raise money to keep the lights on and water running. We are grateful that you, once again, outdid yourselves during Omaha Gives! The 24-hour day of charitable giving, hosted by the Omaha Community Foundation, is designed to let nonprofit agencies showcase their missions. Once again the animal lovers ROCKED the day. NHS surpassed our previous number of unique donors and, once again, raised more than $100,000 dollars!

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Your participation in the 2015 Margre Durham Walk/5K for the Animals helps us care for thousands of homeless animals each year. When you walk or run the 5K (with your canine!), every penny you raise stays right here to provide animals with second chances. Collect donations in honor of your pets, then join us for the fun on September 27th! Register NOW at www.nehumanesociety.org/Walk Event highlights: Pancake breakfast 5K run (with your dog!)

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25+ rescue groups 40+ vendors Food and refreshments

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Kids activities Training demonstrations Alumni & adoption parade

September 27, 2015 – 8 to 11:30 a.m.

alk www.nehumanesociety.org/W In 2014, top dog Hope Wicken helped raise more than $40,000 with her team, Yappy Pack. Why should you Walk? Here’s a note from Hope: NHS makes it possible for dogs like Dixie to find deserving homes with people who will love them. After my resident dog Cheyenne turned one year, I decided it was time to find her a little sister. We faithfully watched the NHS website for the right dog.

2015 Walk mascots Cheyenne and Dixie with their mom, Hope Wicken

When I saw Dixie, it was love at first sight. Then came the real test – would the girls like each other? Cheyenne and Dixie ran around the training room together ... they were already best friends, and our little family was complete! I cannot imagine my life without helping NHS in any way I can. Join me at the finish line on September 27th!

Huge “round-of-a-paws” for our wonderful sponsors so far: Anonymous

Bath Fitter

Impact Merchandising

Voodoo Taco

Bridges Investment Management

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska

Kris’ K-9 Klean-Up

Walgreens

John K and Lynne D Boyer Foundation

Centris Federal Credit Union

Moylan Kropp Retirement Planning

Whole Foods

Purina

Costco

Oxbow Animal Health

American National Bank

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospitals

Stellar Entertainment

Banfield Pet Hospital

Home Again

Three Dog Bakery

Interested in sponsoring the Walk? Contact Gordon Krentz: 402-905-3483 or [email protected]

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CHARLIE

ZORRO

Your support saves lives Last year, NHS ran 11,840 medical diagnostic tests on animals. We performed 1,343 specialized surgeries. We spayed or neutered 6,373 cat and dogs. We treated 7653 animals for parasites. We sent 1765 pets offsite for foster care. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg … ZORRO A tip from an acquaintance led to Zorro’s rescue. His owner had beaten him, breaking his jaw and making it difficult for him to eat. He was thin and dehydrated with facial swelling and a jaw that hung open all the time. After a full investigation, his owner admitted to beating a previous cat as well. That cat didn’t survive. While Zorro’s owner was being arrested for felony animal abuse, Zorro was in the care of the NHS medical team getting treatment and nourishment. His swelling went down, his weight went up and his disposition stayed cuddly and purring. His jaw will always hang open, but he is now in a home that will offer him soft food, gentle petting and love. EQUINE EMERGENCY On Friday February 6, 2015, the Nebraska Humane Society was asked to assist in another horse neglect case in Boone County. Three members of the NHS equine team responded to a property, at the request of the Boone County Sheriff’s office, to take

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ownership of five emaciated horses. The owner did relinquish the five to NHS. Sadly, the NHS team noted several recently deceased horses on the property as well. The case was handled by Boone County officials, but the care of the horses is a task we gladly accepted. Just eating exhausted them, so for several months they simply ate and rested at the NHS Star Equine Rehabilitation Facility. With good feed and proper nutrition, jutting hipbones and sunken muscles are rounded now. Veterinary and hoof care have worked wonders as these once depressed horses prance and play. When ready, these gentle giants will go to new homes. *For information on horse adoptions, contact [email protected]. CHARLIE STOPS SCRATCHING Early this year, Charlie a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix, was carried through our doors because his owner could no longer provide the care he desperately needed. His skin was red, his eyes were watery and he wouldn’t stop scratching. He was miserable. His shy personality and

PANCAKE

From left to right: Your support has helped us save the lives of Zorro; Charlie; multiple horses from a farm in

NORMAN lack of confidence meant it took shelter staff almost a week to gain his trust. Once they had, we discovered Charlie was suffering from severe food allergies. Because the shelter was a stressful environment for Charlie, and caused his allergies to flare, he spent two months in foster care while the NHS medical team ran tests. There, the little guy interacted with other dogs and sharpened his training skills with “neutral” treats, like canned pumpkin and marshmallows. He warmed up, came out of his shell and began to heal. We are ecstatic to report that Charlie is now in a new home, with patient owners who have researched foods to find an appropriate diet for him. He loves cuddling and playing fetch. OODLES OF DOODLES As his name would suggest, Pancake flattened against the floor of his kennel at any new noise. One of some 40 standard poodle mixes (doodles) that NHS received from a retiring breeder, Pancake had been used for breeding and had little exposure to life

Boone County; and about 50 Doodles.

outside the barn in which he lived. So, down he would go if you walked by; if you looked at him; if the heat came on; if you filled his water bowl. The 50 pound “invisible” dog would simply shut down. There were 10 Pancakes, about 30 dogs that cowered when you approached, and 10 that didn’t cower, but would run away. None had ever been potty trained. Talk about a challenge. But our behavior staff and volunteers were up to the task. Armed with bribery in the form of delectable treats, soft voices, soothing hands to scratch itchy spots and tons of patience, they worked their magic. They eased themselves into the dogs’ lives. And in just a few months, the doodles were approaching people for treats and petting. They needed special, patient homes, and our community responded. As of today, just one needs to find his forever home. Without your continued support, we could not help animals like Zorro, Charlie, Norman and Pancake. Head to www.nehumanesociety.org/donate to make your gift today.

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TAILS of SUCCESS

A home for Puddin’ Puddin’ was rescued from a large Pit bull breeding operation in the south. She spent her first years chained to a doghouse, having litters. She spent another year in an ASPCA shelter while the case against her owners went to court. Finally, the case was closed and Puddin’ was free to find a new home. When we have the room, and resources, NHS takes in dogs from other areas. Puddin’ needed our help and we were determined to give her the best shot we could.

A shy, undersocialized Pit bull isn’t the easiest adoption candidate. But this sweet girl worked so hard to overcome the effects of years of solitude. Our volunteers and staff showered her with love and attention. They showed her how to play. They took her into their foster homes. And she began to come out of her shell. She was at NHS for more than 270 days before she found her family. She is settling in and loving life. That’s OUR success story. – NHS staff and volunteers

Silly & Spooky My significant other and I felt we were ready for a pet, so we took a trip NHS to check out cats. We ended up with Silly Cat, who fetches and loves to play in 2003. After about a year, we decided she needed a playmate and went back to NHS in 2004 and adopted Spooky Cat. The cats took about two months to warm up to each other because Silly Cat was scared of Spooky, who was just a kitten. Once they started playing, it was love from there. We now have a stray we picked up too, but the two girls bond and snuggle and play. They are both great cats and I am glad we got them. They bring a lot of joy to us. – Amanda Rager

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Winnie Winnie is full of life, loves to run and play, and is such a cuddler. He’s made friends with the resident cat and kids. We are very happy to have him. – Jessica Fogelstrom

Jessie Jessie was adopted into our household on August 13th, 2014. When we first met Jessie, he looked very sad, as if he knew he would be overlooked in the adoption process. He was anti-social, but calm. This stood out to me, as I knew he just really needed a loving home which would allow him to express his inner affection. Being an individual who has feared dogs all my life, Jessie has completely turned me around. Jessie has brought an unconditional love into our household. He has a strong sense of

Azalea

compassion and knows when we are sad, happy or ill.

Last year after a divorce, we needed to sell our home and move into a

has made us more patient and better individuals on many

Jessie also brings a calm and serenity to our home. He levels. True to his NHS bio, he tries to live up to “couch

smaller one I could manage and afford. Our youngest daughter (15)

potato” status and loves being bathed and groomed at the

had a difficult time adjusting to the change. Shortly after the move, she

area pet store. Our 5- and 6-year-old grandkids just love

began asking for a kitten. Against my wishes, I decided to take her to

him – along with everyone else who meets him. Jessie is

the Nebraska Humane Society to take a look. We found an adorable

the best thing that has happened not only in 2014, but in

10-month-old kitten that was found several days earlier wandering

our entire lives! Thank you all at NHS!

in a field. My daughter was instantly in love with her! Azalea (new

– Kim Gilmore and Carolyn Turner

name) has inadvertently filled a void for my daughter that neither of us had anticipated happening. She has been a wonderful addition to our

If you’ve adopted a pet from the Nebraska Humane Society and want to be featured in “Tails of Success,” send a non-returnable photo and update to: Pam Wiese, 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134 ... Or send us an update online! Upload your story www.nehumanesociety.org/tailsofsuccess

family as well. I am very happy with our decision to adopt. – Katelyn Williams

Bonzai It’s been two years since we adopted Bonzai

years old and riddled with heartworms when she

from NHS. The hair has grown back from her

was picked up by NHS after an unknown amount

heartworm treatments. The rotted teeth are gone

of time on the street. Thank you for nursing her

forever. The quiet dog that stared me down from

to health so that she could become the sidekick I

across the playroom has transformed entirely.

have today!

She does still stare me down ... but only when I’m

– Carly Persell

sitting in her couch seat. Bonzai was already 7

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MAX

Distinguished

ALUMNI

STELLA & BONNIE

Max the 8-year-old Parson Russell terrier mix was “rescued” by Shirley and Dwight Justice, but HE is truly the life-saver. Shirley wasn’t feeling well one night and woke up in the wee hours. But when she tried to go back to sleep, Max wouldn’t let her ... he nudged her and bugged her and kept her awake until her husband Dwight also roused from sleep. Once awake, Dwight realized Shirley’s blood sugar was dangerously low and took corrective action. “My doctor said if I would have gone back to sleep I would have been unconscious ... and most likely I would not have awakened again,” says Shirley. “Max saved my life!” Dwight too, owes Max his life. Dwight had a triple bypass surgery and needed mild exercise. Turns out, Max’s walks are just what the doctor ordered. Dwight’s daily walks with Max not only got him back moving, they actually provided just the right amount of energy expenditure. Dwight couldn’t run on a treadmill or lift big weights, but he could, and did, walk Max. In fact, Dwight was able to “walk” his way back to a healthy heart that didn’t need a second surgery! Max takes all the adoration in “stride,” and simply asks for a place on the couch during TV time, and room in the bed to put his head on the pillow (see above, left). It was Saturday, February 14 – Valentines Day – when Stella became very agitated. Once outside, she wouldn’t go back into Bonnie Brown’s home despite her usual distaste of cold weather. As the day wore on, Stella became more upset and anxious. She wouldn’t enter the main part of the house but would sit in front of the door and whimper. After watching a movie, Bonnie and her visiting friend stood up, and instantly became very dizzy and felt sick. Wondering if it was carbon monoxide poisoning, they immediately installed it a detector. That evening Stella was still upset and crying. When let out, she planted herself and would not come in, even for treats. Bonnie carried her back inside and prepared for bed, but Stella would not let her sleep. To get some peace of mind, Bonnie packed up Stella and went to her brother’s house. Monday morning, the furnace repairman told Bonnie her new carbon monoxide detector was faulty and the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger. The level of carbon monoxide was dangerously high. “I believe if Stella wouldn’t have continued to be so agitated, I might have stayed in my house and gone to bed, perhaps never to awaken again. I believe Stella saved my life!” writes Bonnie. “I wanted to pass this story on to you and thank you again for a wonderful little dog who has been a great companion and truly a blessing.” While we work hard to save every life we can, and give thousands a second chance—we couldn’t do it without our supporters and adopters. You make our work come full circle.

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Tributes

Thank you for your generous gift! Tribute donations listed in this edition of the Nebraska Humane Society’s Tail’s Tales reflect gifts of $50 or more received by May 1, 2015. If your gift is not listed, please check the next issue.

Memorials

Floyd H. Beasley

Robert Ehren Bradman

Mary Margaret Cardella

Milo Elmer Cowdery, Jr.

From: Margaret Beasley

Alex Bedel

From: Brandon Park Owners Association, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Medical Staff

From: Debra Romberger

Stephen J. Abariotes From: Lisa and Gary Gotsdiner, Alden Robinowitz, William and Monique Jetter Abbey From: Linda and Larry Finigan

From: Rodney and Connie Czaplewski

From: Ralph Grippin, Mr. James E. Van Arsdall and Ms. Gloria Jean Sorey, Louis and Heidi Carlson, Wendy and Anita Bogle, Kristine Nemec, Joe and Anne Olsen, M. Jane Franklin, Cheryl, Mark and Xuxa O’Brien, Edie Sample and Sue Bludorn

Bella

Nancy Pettis Braswell and Libby

From: Bill and Kathy Cashell

From: Morgan

From: Kutak Rock LLP, Jennifer Steventon and Sarpy/Cass Health Department

Casey

Buddy Bressman

From: David, Danelle and Jenna Prochnau

Abby From: Dan and Kathy Cannella

Abby and Lexi

From: Mary Hill

Carolyn Beethe

John Peter Bendon

From: Grandma

From: Mary Fran and Jeff Willard, Judy and Mike Thesing, J. Scott and Molly Searl, Michael and Christy Piti, Brett and Sherri Monson, Warren and Cecelia Nelson, Thomas and Mary Kay McCarthy, Mary Kay and David Hansen, Donna and William Danenhauer, Jr., Richard and Diane Westin, Monique and William Jetter, Doug and Sharon Hansen, James and Debbie Crew, William and Kathleen Haug, Felicia Hutnick, Family and friends

Andy

Brian E. Bengston

From: Sally Banghart

Alice From: Robert Hennings

Robert W. Anderson From: Ehrhart Griffin & Associates, Mary Batenhorst

Andre

From: Sarah Murphy

From: Bob Brungard, Rick

Andy, Yorkie, Coco, Buddy, Lucky, Clark, Rocky, and JoJo

Benny

From: Jim and Fran Hoover

Angus From: Shelley Tschudin

Spencer Arkfeld From: Wendy, Terry and Tailer Lacey

Helga Augun From: Glen and Carol Van Haren

Paris Bahar From: Rosalie, Ernie, Kevin, Linda, Ari and Dina

Denise Baier From: Heidi, Jason, Kris and Deanne

Bailey From: Amee and Tim Snell

Bailey From: Kathy and Mike Gross

Bailey McWilliams From: The Ryan family

Jeremy Baker

From: Karen and Sayed Wali

Benson From: Kerby Selmer

Heather Bergman From: Jack and Margaret Davis

Sharon L. Beringer From: Lynda Chartier, Duane and Marlene Sullivan, Anthony and Sharon Ritter, Ken and Ann Bird, Terry and Shelley Ahlers, Anthony and Kathy Dyl, Dana Beringer, Family and friends

Bob and Bernadine From: Linda Lambert

Phil Biermann From: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company

Bill Basgaard From: Jacqualine and Richard Borowiak

Baxter From: Ted and Tracy Bridges

Baxter From: Donald and Linda Winters

From: NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC

Cass From: Bob and Mary Gonderinger

Jacob Blum

Dandy #1 and Bubbles #1

Carol Chaddock

Dave and Charley

From: Mark and Stephanie Zoroya

From: Cynthia Hill

Chauncey

Kenneth L. Davis, Sr.

From: Jan and Susan Patera

From: The Terveer family

Bruzier

Chloe (Workman)

George and Molly Deas

From: Bobbi, Betty and Tom

From: Elizabeth Hilpipre

From: Kathy Floersch

The Bryngelson family pets

Chloe, Gypsy and Biscuit

Jack Dempsey

From: Carol Bryngelson

From: Greg and Sue Rusie

From: Ben and Jeanne Clark

Bryton

Florian Ciurej

Noel L. Denholm

From: Gail and Terry White

From: Marilyn Ciurej

From: Family and friends

Buckshot

Clancey

Dr. George Dennis

From: Chi Watson

From: Jo and Tom Davis

From: Brad and Dianne Hickerson

Buddy and Bear

Betty Jean (Barnett) Clark

Desi

From: Nicki O’Neil

From: Pam and Thomas Clanton, Kay Tomek, Leona Wolfson, Marv and Lynette Dvorak, Terry Liebentritt, Richard and Stephanie Ross, Fred and Evelyn Chittenden, Karron and Robert Folker

From: The Phillips family

Cody, Bubba and Boots

From: Virginia L. Dodge

Ross H. Buffington From: BJ Schneider

Buhl Ferrets From: Jeremy and Jenny Buhl

From: Chris and April Childress

From: Jo and Robert Clarke, Lois Evans

Joe Bush

Calli From: Grandpa and Grandma Stover

Larry Boner

Troy Campbell

From: Tom and Mel Bentley

Helen A. Bozdeck

Max Canova From: One Drake Place

Louis H. Cappellano From: Kathi Cappellano

N. P. (Phil) Dodge, Sr. Frances Leonard Doll

From: Ray Lewis

From: John and Sandie Mauro

From: Debra Prochaska

From: Dee Sykora

Dolly

Gerald Cook

Joyce Bohlen

Darlene Devine

From: Sharon Erickson, Family and friends, Nicki O’Neil, Sanford and Amy Nelson

From: Drew Law Firm – Gregory Drew, Greg Grimes, Beverly Bruning From: Jeanette Pinker, Family and friends, Suzanne Hickman

From: Pam and Dwight Aldinger

Elisabeth “Charlotte” Conley

Barbara Boettner

From: Felicia Hutnick

From: Brad and Sarah Stapp

From: Bruce Belgrade and Masimore, Magnuson & Associates, P.C.

From: Karen Vaughan and Bruce Hochberger

Sharon K. (Adler) Cahow

Daisy

From: Al and Dixie Woodraska

Lorine (Lydick) Bush

Bonnie Beagle

From: Mark, Terry, Erin and Zuzu

From: Anne Marie Aita, Steven and Susan Scholer

From: Co-Workers, Dr. Jim and Vicki Dinsmore, Richard and Kimberly Bailey III, Tim and Linda Daugherty, Mark and Karen Frerichs, Gary Schulte, Annie and Ken Bird, Dan and Melanie Miller, Keith Allerton and Becky Noble, Linda Cumbee, Family and friends, Pam Meyer

From: Kappa Kappa Iota – Delta Chapter

From: Richard and Janice McCarty

Dagmar

Barbara E. Brooks

Primo G. Ceschia

Thomas Considine

Bogey

From: Royce and Lucy Burrell

From: Lois Feddersen

From: Ruth Ann and Ron Popp

From: Rick and Bonnie Kolowski

Cyrus

From: Mary Catherine and David Kentsmith

Robert W. Burt

From: Susanne Bishop

From: Marj and Tracy

CeCe

Dr. Russell W. Conkling

George “Paws” Bishop

Cupcake

Brody and Rover

From: Family and friends, Louis and Madonna Tribulato, Kimberly and John Erickson

Jan Bochek

From: Ervin, Williamson, and Jewell families, Nancy (Barker) and Phil Moyer

Jeff Cashell

Rick A. Burger

John W. Barris Jr.

Nancy Barton

JoAnn Cruse

From: Jack and Robbin Yee

From: Philip Blum and Joy Henn

From: Nurse Case Management department – Children’s Hospital, Dianne Laferla, Patty Carrell, Kathleen Dougherty

Sophia Britton

From: Tom Cristo

From: Particia and Joseph Cangelosi

Billy and Gracie

From: Gloria Baker

Rachel Barthel

From: Kelly and Mark Wolterman

Margaret L. Carter

Betty Cristo

Pamela I. Cook From: Family and friends, Midtown Crossing

Cooper From: Mom and Dad

Mary Jane Copple From: Mary Jo and Genevieve Lash

Ramona A. “Monie” (Aguilar) Covos From: Shirley and Bob Rabb, Tomas Covos

Timothy Sherwood Dunning From: Faith Louis, Jodie and Bill Mackintosh, Linda Rajcevich, the Lincoln family, Bill and Deanne Fairfield, Carolyn Owen Anderson, Kathy Gross, Lee and Vickie Seemann, Randy and Sharon Blackburn, Elizabeth Murphy and Ray Schueneman, Joel Russell, Steve and Sherry Brownrigg, George and Skyler Krauss, Kane, Russell, Coleman & Logan, P.C., Billie Jean Berne, Bruce Frasier, Jim Leedham, Duane and Frances Dowd, Patrick and Elizabeth Flood, James and Katherine Quinlan, David Marshall, Sid Gay, Joyce and John Ferry, Kay and Bob Owen, Gordon Watanabe, Dr. Richard and Kathryn Stemm, Stephanie Scott, Thomas Scott and Steve Scott, Martin Riemenschneider, Centre Court, Inc., Tom and Maren Hood, Rod and Vicki Walker, Chip and Erin James, Diny and Jim Landen, Tim’s co-workers at Union

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Tributes, continued Pacific Railroad (Law Department), Mike and Judy Thesing, Don and Connie Osborne, George W. Lininger Lodge #268

Easter and Wester From: Karron Folker

Grizz Ekfelt From: Creighton Prep Football

Alfred “Al” Glen Ekstein Ellie From: Kenneth Smith

Jacqueline Elsasser From: Steve and Peg Cassel

Sherry Rae “Mouse” English From: Rick and Kathleen English, Lamont and LeAnn Mease, Family and friends

Shirley J. Erickson

Dixie Garlock From: Buzz and Becky

Wallace and Bethel Geason From: Gayle Pullen, Noreen and Steve Conway

George From: Angie and Michael Hempel

George and Floyd From: The Fleming family

Joanne Godawa From: Ruth and Art Weiner

Donald Goll From: John and Barbara Frederick

Comet Good From: Larry and Shirley Good

Gary Goodman From: Rick and Teri Culbertson

Barbara Bakhit, Mae Timmons, Family and friends

Richard R. Keely

Michael Licitra

From: Rick and Jeanette Keely

From: Lauren Licitra

Cari Ann Hoffmann

Mary Kettleborough

Lilly

From: Kyle Miller and Ron Hood, Travis Clemens, Patricia and Gary Smith, Roger and Roxie Kelly, In Good Hands Elder Care – Rhett and Richard Grant, Lewis & Clark Middle School, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority

From: Linda Cheatham

Janet M. King

From: Christina Linden Ridnour

From: Mom and Dad Hoffmann

T. J. Hollingsed From: Maggie Walker

Holly the Beagle From: Jolin and Dustin Bloom

Honey Bear From: Brad and Jen

Jackie Hoppes From: Jon Hoppes and family

Dr. Lorie Ann Huston

Fiona From: Anonymous

Mary Fish From: The Olive Garden lunch group

From: Zella Grant

Garnet L. Hafer From: Glen and Peggy Evert

Hanna and Freddie

Sharon F. Knudsen

From: Beth Rathman

Robert Gunderson

From: Gregg and Trisha Solko

Terry Groves

From: Bridges Investments Management, Inc.

Herman Koop

From: His family

From: Laurie and Kim

Ginger Lindquist

From: Debra Mesward

Bailey Huffine

Donald R. Hrbek

Evie Peep Winston (Solko)

Griz

Ethelyn Knoernschild

From: Julie Hrbek

From: Sharon and Mindy Anderson, Mark and Karen Mitchell, William and Nancy Aken, Mark and Yen Gutowski, Matt and Lynn McCourt, Donald and Michelle Hotz

From: Lisa and Bill Roskens, Jim and Vicki Dinsmore, The Dial Companies Corporation, JS Partners, Tim and Lisa Naylor, Dorsey Olson, Tom and Andrea Olson, Bill and Mary Claire Kovar, Jim and Mary Regan, Dana and Patricia Bradford, CFM Realty Advisors, LLC, Mary Gilbert, Dee Owen and family

From: Jerry Hatcher

From: Mary Huffine

Kathleen Regan Hughes

From: Janet Brunt, DVM (Executive Director – Catalyst Council, Inc.), The Pet Clinic P.C., Karen Mier and family

Al Ihnen

From: Handle Erdinc

Steven Kraft From: Brian and Laura Mann

Betty Jane Krentz From: Friends Forever, Dawn Blankenship, Jim and Jennifer Haggart, Steve and Judie Olson, Mike and Judy Thesing, Linda Cheatham, Claudia Martin, Faith Louis, Glenda Kalina, Joan Rousseau, Kristen Hancock, Kathy Gross, Michele Grewcock, Jeff and Theresa Dinslage, Mary Fran Willard, Denise Nosek, Larry and Linda Finigan, Kathleen L. Berg, Joan Moritz and Kami Lamb, Gail and Hank Klauschie, Carole and Dan Steier

From: James and Ramona Dowding, Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen, Linda Mace, Cindy and R.T., Linda Gaule

Doris and Carl Kvam

From: Joan Clements

From: Nancy King, Ward Peters and Jean Ann Ballinger

Indy (Indiana Jones)

Beverly Foster

Noel Hanson

Phyllis Inserra

From: John and Patricia Billotte, Lucinda Smith, George Blazek, John and Sharon Car

Flora From: Joleen Smith-David

Fly

From: Midwest Sociological Society

Ron Foster From: Alfred and Beverly Thomsen

Wayne L. Fox

From: Melinda and Emil Turille

Elinor Hansen

From: Ben and Mary Bickels

Tori (Victoria) Hanson From: The Trahman family, Joan Moritz and Kami Lamb

From: Family and Friends, Kim’s 7:30 a.m. friends

Harley

Frederick J. Fromi

Dean and Florence Hastings

From: Cobecon, Alltrust Insurance, James Timmerman, Lisa Cleary and Ruth Goff, Orion and Toni Bell, John and Dixie Bednar, Michael Manion and Thu Nguyen, Joyce Barlean, Judith Esterlein, Bruce and Patty Brumm, Christopher and Tracey Fricke

Pamela L. Fuhrman John Gabala From: Gerald and Betty Anderson

Gabby and Ruby

From: Jack and Mary Zimmer From: Ed Hastings

Vernard Hauger From: Lee and Pam Langenfeld, Robert and Kathleen Binderup, John Binderup and Patricia Carrell, James and Gail Binderup, Family and friends

Robert G. Hauser From: Khande Hauser

Addison Hestermann From: Karen Thompson

From: Jackie Poppen

Patricia M. Hill

Kay Gammell

Cheryl D. Hoffman

From: Patti Johnson

Frank J. Gappa From: Karolyn Gappa, Olga Cermak, Lloyd and Jeanette Jackson

Marjorie J. Gardiner From: Ray Blomstedt, Family and friends

From: Fran Kalish and Dani Kalish, the Miles family, Angela Perez

Dennis O. Hoffman From: Janet Hoffman, Dana and Fred Meyer, Mike, Karen, Jack, and Baire Demkowski, Jack and Roberta Starcevick, Richard and Jean Hoffman,

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Gary Linden

Kathryn “Kitty” Linson

Grace Janet A. Gray-Ditman

From: Jenny, Francesca, Nancy, Shelly, Amanda H. and Amanda M.

From: Suzanne, Kory, Travis, Shawn and Heather Knudsen, Jason and Kelly Gibson, Donald and Pamela Hobza, Colin and Deborah Andersen, Ronald Kryszak, Louis and Shirley Larsen, Roberta Hamre, James and Beatrice Lammers, Shirley Baty, Shadow Ridge Golf Group, Kevin and Barb McDonald, Elaine Daniels and Leighton and Carrol Claussen, Margaret L. Patterson

Donald “Don” Hotz

From: Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Staff, John and Cyndi Kugler, Matt and Lynette Olsen, Jenny Strawn, Ivan and Kay Gerard, Dr. Julie Vose, Gary and Jean Lynn, Scott and Pam Wendt, Michael and Susan Westcott, Lori, Gil and Rachael Hueftle, Glenn and Dorothy Schnieber, Pediatric Cardiology Affiliates

From: Scott and Louann Coatsworth

Lily Bean

From: Bill and Ann Laurette Bachman

From: Merrit and Glenda Odell

Elizabeth A. Landis

From: David Dominik

Eric Little From: Emily Borgmann

John Loeffler From: Kristal, Kelly and June Ethridge, your Matco family

Dr. Steven Loiocano Logan Lovebug From: Elizabeth McNichols

Mary Lou Lynch From: Barb and Chuck Masilko

Maddie From: Tom Doyle

Jay Maddox From: Gary Maddox

John L. Mancini From: Marilyn Mancini

Man Man From: UP family, Ami and Melissa

Randolph A. “Randy” Martufi From: Family and friends

Chris Mason

From: Nancy Andrews

Donald R. Lane

Jack From: Neely and John Miller

From: Jerry and Judith Ramaekers, B&B Trucking, Inc., Robert and Ardis Roh, Family and friends

From: Cheryl and Bruce Burkland, Ross, Tom, Rick, John, Braxton, Michael, and Debra, Jay and Shirley Dunlap, Midwest Housing Equity Group, MaryEllen and Paul Svaren, Tom Woltkamp, The Golf Group, Family and friends, William and Peggy McKay, Horizon Bank

Jack

Helen H. Lang

Marguerite S. “Peggy” Mason

From: Bill and Berniece Grewcock, Lynn Scott and Dave Olson

Lola G. Mather

Michael L. Lazer

From: Jim and Marsha Stewart, Thomas and Mary Jensen, Don and Dixie Mather

From: John and Kathy Standeven

Gene Jensen From: Bob and Nancy Johnson

Edward Johnson, Sr. and Buddy From: Doris Johnson

William “Bill” Johnson From: Janet Reichmuth, Tom and Tami Moore

Casey Jones From: RyAnne Hastings

Cathie E. Jones From: Perry and Associates Electrical Sales, Inc.

Judy, Jenny, Sammie, Sophie, Gussie, and Tina From: Antoinette Turnquist

Phyllis Kaffenberger From: Linda Kurz

Chuck Kai, Sr. From: Tracy McCamish

From: Gary and Paula Glissman, Steve Martin and Amy Haddad, Ian Plotkin, Chris and Barry Schweer, David and Wendy Krupp, Doug Smith, Harvey Sosso, Jim and Judy Wigton, Nancy’s Co-Workers, Wm. Bresnahan, COA Incorporated, Jennifer and Rocky Rotella, Stephanie Moline, John and Sharon Emery, Gilbert Cohen, Pamela Grutel, Jim and Laura Hale, Vonda and Buddy Wiese, Mark McMillan, Allen and Chris Hansen, Joyce Clark, Gordon Hull, Steven and Susan Scholer

Leroy From: Alesha D. Jankowski

Beauty Levin From: David and Coreen Levin

Lexie From: Bob and Jan Bashara

Liberty From: Misti Callahan

Lilia A. Matlock From: Nielsen-Baumert Eng. Inc.

Betty Matson From: Doug and Sue Howland

Sadie Matthiessen From: Rod and Deb Whitman

Max From: Kim Siaperas

Maxx From: Todd Morris

Olivia E. McGinnis-Taylor From: For Pete Omaha Elite Force

Earl J. McLean From: Beth and Tony Winkler

The McLeys and The Shiffers From: Deb and Curt McLey

In loving memory of Benny Karen and Hassib Wali

John McMillin From: Providence Place of Fremont

The Megel Shelties From: Bobbie Megel

Missy From: Jackie Boryca

Misty From: Marleen Muenster

Mojo From: Karen Graff

Erma Molacek From: Laura Dodge Elementary Staff

James K. Molacek From: ConAgra Foods – IT, Susan Cutshall

Molly From: Patty Carlson, The Nosler family

Mona From: The SKAR family

Marilyn Monaghan From: Karen Lee

In loving memory of Evie “Peep” Winston Solko Gregg and Trisha Solko

Norman G. Newhouse Niles From: Derek Caviness

Shirley M. Null Paul Joseph Nyholm From: Barbara Nyholm Hurley

Shirley B. Olsberg From: Chad Bauer, Bill and Denise Nosek, Carolyn Plautz, Wendie and Brian Plautz, John and Stacey Mahoney, Robert and Mary Russell

Jerry G. Osterday From: John Packard

Otto

In loving memory of Timothy Sherwood Dunning, who loved animals like Snout and tennis

Pfred, Sooty and Honcho From: The Montzingo family

Pierre From: Bill Gaus

Evelyn M. Potter From: Carol Ann and Patrick Ivers

Yvonne Pozzesi Price Maxine Querry From: Randy and Judy Querry

Charlie Raeburn From: Gruncle Jim and Grauntie Mic

Chuck Raffensperger From: Barbara Raffensperger

From: Julie Samson, Terry and Shelley Ahlers

JoAnne and Scott Rasmussen

Paul Pacaj

Kenny, Corky, and Golly Rawson

From: Carma Pacaj

From: The cats

Sophie Pachman

Rebel

From: Howard Pachman

From: Pat and Sandy Piper

Frances A. Pane-Felthauser

Red Baron and Mittens

From: Tom and Holly Lewis

From: R. Irene Styles

Jerry Monismith

Harriet Parker

From: Health Care Information Systems

From: Friends Forever, Bob and Shari Eades and Faye Ruback, G. Duda and families, Ron and Jean Gordon, DeeAnn and Tom Johnson, Barbara and Andre, Carol and Tim Timmins, Wayne Steed

Doris E. Regner

Vivian Paulsen

Edwin H. Reitan, Jr., Ph.D.

From: ConAgra Foods C&ER team, Fuhrman, Smolsky & Furey, P.C., Joyce Marasco, Richard and Pamela Jepson, Steven and Julie McKee, Robert B. Wellendorf, William and Virginia Teter, Barbara Teter, Ron and Teresa Paulsen, Reece and Jenny Micek, Barbara Rennert

From: Karen Horn and Geof Roscoe, Shirley and John Raleigh, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, Ann Kulik, Eugene and Thomas Drake, Janice Anton

Ellie Moore From: Donna Kelly and Diane Moore

Esther June Moore From: Family and Friends

Hannah BP Moore From: Donna Kelly

Kelley Moss Missel From: Louise Moss

John Muenster From: Marleen Muenster

Muffy From: Gary and Diane Boisen

Lynn M. Peetz From: Beth and Richard Baer, Family and friends

Joan L. Rips

Penny

From: Shelby Timperley

From: Penny’s friends in housing

Coco Nastase

Wolfgang Perl

From: Adrienne, Amber, Libby, Julie, Stephanie, Janet, and Dr. Johnson

From: Joan Lachowicz, Wesley and Jean Armitage, Herbert and Patricia Smith, Klaus Hartmann, Len and Beverly Bekenbaugh

From: Hal and Mary Daub

Dean Nelson From: Ronnie Watson

Bernard W. “Bernie” Reznicek From: John Boyer, Ruth Frasier, Chester Thompson, Terry Kolbeck, Vic Munson, Steve Torpy, Steve Olson, Keith Edquist, Ben Copple, Cleve Trimble, Greg Knox

Myzie

Kay Ellen Scott Neil

From: Department of Administrative Services – State of Nebraska, Chuck and Susan Schneider, Carol Schneider, Family and friends

Patricia A. Petersen From: Wayne Petersen

From: Howard and Gloria Kaslow, Awerkamp, Goodnight, Schwaller & Nelson, P.C., McGill, Rediger & Simmons, LLC, Patty and Steve Nogg, Nancy Lazer, Joe and Deb Vetro, Norman and Eunice Denenberg, Richard and David Slosburg

Remember the animals after your lifetime A one-time gift through your will or estate can help thousands of shelter animals each year … FOREVER. Will and estate gifts are invested and the return is used to help animals who find themselves at our shelter. Imagine the thousands of homeless animals who will now have a second chance at the life he or she deserves because of your gift. For information, call the Planned Giving office at 402-905-3435. Spotlight your pet with a tribute photo Please mail your $75 donation, along with a nonreturnable photo of your pet to “NHS Tribute Photos” in care of Pam Wiese, 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134. Please include both the name of the pet and the owner, as well as specifying if your gift is “in memory of” or “in honor of.” Casey and Caesar Rothas

Jessie Schamber

From: Mark Rothas

From: David and Jeanette Harbert

Rowdie

Ellen Marie Scott

From: Rick and Kelli Huber

From: Acceleration Laboratory Services

Runt Nanook

Sharon – Lucy

From: Barnie and Cheryl Chapman

From: Lou Riedmann

Rusty

Michael Shaw

From: Mom and Dad

From: Brian and Laura Mann

Rusty

Karole A. Shinely-Koop

From: Judy Kinkade

From: Carol Haas

Sadie (Sorensen)

Shirley

From: Paul and Barb

From: Kathy and Mike Gross

Sadie and Abi

Sid

From: Pat Williams

From: Holly Bryngelson

Gloria Salistean

Sierra

From: Nancy Salistean

From: Susan Cutshall

Sam

Sir Buckwheat

From: David Coomer

From: Judie and Steve Olson

Sandy Sandel

Barbara Kay Smallridge

From: Julie Fox

Sandy From: Linda Cheatham

Linda J. Romans

In loving memory of Zulu Bill Gaus

From: Marilyn Flynn, Helena & Gary Young, Family and friends, Stephanie Sternberg

Vivian I. Schmitz

Harold “Red” Dean Ross, Sr. MSgt USAF (Ret)

Schroeder and Sadie

From: Thomas and Gayle Heldridge

Audra Smith From: Nebraska Softball Association, Rick Dellenbaugh

Sue Sodhi From: Katina Russ

From: Joe and Eleanor Kliment

Join the Humane Race www.nehumanesociety.org

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Tributes, continued

Passer, John and Anne Nelson, Louis and Ann Wolfson

Don Carlson – Happy Holidays!!!

Jim Young

Casey Jo, Lindsey and Bailey

From: Anna Carlson

Cynthia L. Sojka

Kelley Jo VerVelde

From: Envoy, Inc., Core Bank Trust, Caroline Franzen, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

From: Janice and Dave Faulkner, The Hassel family, Jayne Nuutinen Wolff

Sophie

From: Joe and Debbie Veylupek

Zulu

Lawrence P. Wagen

From: Bill Gaus, Jim Pyrzynski, Ron Wilson

Sara Clark – Happy Holidays!!!

Honors

Cloudy, Murphy and Tucker

Abby

Ben and Claire Copple

From: Claudia Martin

Sophie (Berg)

Jill Veylupek

From: Anonymous

Zowie From: Marcy and Joel Patton

From: Kathleen L. Berg

From: Margaret Phalen, Family and friends

Louise A. (Coco) Sparano

Virginia Walnoha

From: Family and friends

From: Linda, Marc and Jess

Target St Germain

Teresa Marie “Terri” Ware

From: Adam St Germain

From: Philip and Sharon Smith, Carol and David Peters

Amy Ahrens – Happy Holidays!!!

Ruth Werner

Alice – Happy Holidays!!!

Stella From: Pam and Wally Welch

Storme From: Steven and Kris Bastron

Virgil D. Strecker From: Carolyn Sipes, Dearl and Alice Eickhoff, Family and friends

Mary Stungis From: Family and friends

Sweetie Pie From: Steve and Karen Williams

Al Taylor From: Pat Gibbons, Michael and Karen Guy

Terra From: Carl and Linda Schulz

Richard Thill From: Harl and Kay Dalstrom

Robert L. Thomas Thor From: David and Darlene Greer

Irene Timbers From: Kristin and Allan Casari, Connie Mertz

George “The Tailor” Tkalec From: Walt and Marilyn Horner

Margaret D. Torpy From: Hunter Brown and the KSMB Team at Moneta Group, Barb and Dan Scanlan, Family and friends

Dorothy Traweek

From: Marleen Muenster

Richard S. “Dick” Westin From: Anne Thorne Weaver

Linda Wheeler From: Jodeen Petersen, Clarice Shively and Marcis Waldo

Bruce Dale – Happy Holidays!!! From: Betty Foster

Mary E. Davis – Happy Holidays!!! From: Sidney and Christine Davis

Josie de Nourie – Happy Birthday!!!

The Harsin family – Merry Christmas!!! From: Linda Miller

Sue Hawkins From: Anonymous

Murphy Hawks From: Jennifer Hawks

Ron and Jerane Hayworth – Merry Christmas!!! From: Stacy and Craig Groff

From: Secret Santa

From: Hugh Williams

Jon Deuchler and Terry Andreone – Happy Holidays!!!

Dr. Ron Hollins – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Steve, Lucie, Beth, Joel, Bambi and Vaughn Case

From: Linda Dobry

Dr. Joe DiMari and Harvey Oaks Animal Hospital

From: Performance Engineering

Whitney

Linda Bendorf – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Bill Gaus

Darold Whittrup From: Douglas and Elaine Wilwerding

Betty J. Wilfing Jennifer L. (Gregory) Williams

Milo Winans

From: Gerald E. and Bernie Tuma

From: Robert Winans

Dolores J. Turnquist

Gary Lee Witecki and Harley

From: Antoinette Turnquist

From: The Duffners, Tom and Pam Clanton, John and Stephanie Koralseki, Euclid and Mary de Souza, Ron and Barbara Schaefer, Maurice and Bilge Quinlan

From: Chuck and Janice Vanderloo

From: Buddy

From: Bob and Debbie Bezousek and family

John Hoffmaster – Happy Holidays!!!

Gerald A. Tuma

Kathryne Vanderloo

Dad – Merry Christmas!!!

Paul and Romona Harlow and family – Happy Holidays!!!

Kathleen Degen – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Donna and Kenneth Eckles

From: Tim and Ranae Upton

Andy, Yorkie, Coco, Buddy, Lucky, Clark, Rocky, and JoJo

From: Bruce Frasier

From: Linda Jess

Dick Armstrong – Congratulations!!!

Bethany Lin Willson

Tonka Upton

From: Wanda England

From: Gayle Pullen

Harley and Jake

From: Friends Forever, Joe and Holly Bowler, John and Pam Barsness, Chuck and Char Peterson, Shirley and Edwin Hackleman, DeLoris R. Osborn and family, Jeffrey Ludwig, Niels and Ted Andersen, Container Graphics Corporation, George and Judy Nauman, Tom and Kathy Seidel, Jodie and Bill Mackintosh, Doug and Michele Grewcock, Natalie and Ron Kenkel, Timothy and Charisse Ortmeier, Tom and Marcia Schnack, Ken and Irene Burson, Terry and Charlotte Bentley, Fasco, Michelle and Kent Tjardes, Ted and Ginger Rehmann, Jim and Barb O’Brien, Janet and Joseph Torrez, Anne and Robert Bothe, Larry and Cynthia Hald, Ken and Judy Nanfito, Gary and Sue Knapp, Susan and Robert Knapp, Kathryn and Kenneth Hanson, Arthur and Joan Luebbert, Joseph and Mary Beveridge

From: Tommy Whalen

From: Sharon Annan

Karen Anderson and Jim Ramiriz – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Steve Clark

From: Kathryn Couch

Roy Helm – Happy Holidays!!!

Trixie

Wayne Underwood, Max, and Cleo

From: Robert Hennings

From: Lee and Ellen Ehlers

Rick and Ann Hargreaves – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Ann Cavanaugh Edleman, Tylee Marion

From: Dan and Laurie Kemp

From: Diana and Cory Schmid

From: Julie Paustian

Charlotte Church – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Mary Beyer

From: Jim and Fran Hoover

Thomas M. Whitman

From: Shawn and Teresa Fernald, Family and friends

Ty

From: James and Linda Dinsmore

From: Mike and Tammy Yarmon

LtCol (Ret) and Mrs. Gary Hammond – Happy Holidays!!!

Paula Wolfson Kessler From: Rod Kessler, Leona Wolfson, Rhonda Coale, Steve and Darlene Palmesano, Jane Kessler and Audrey Brown, Liz and RJ Neary, John and Jane Berger, Joe and Pam Schutt, John and Carolyn Gehring, Jill and Jon Packer, mary and John Schuele, Susan and Ronald Peterson, Family and friends, Patty and Steve Nogg, Jeff and Sandy

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From: Kiewit Companies Foundation

Jennifer Bakkerud – Happy Birthday!!! From: Rich and Jules

Baron From: Anonymous

Kathy Barrett and Jack McDonnell From: Jerry and Barbara

Beau – Happy Holidays!!! From: Jeff and Jane Hix

Charrise Beck, Crosley and Quinn – Happy Holidays!!! From: Colleen Finke

From: Sharon Busch

Reece Benesch – Happy Holidays!!! From: Mike Gentile

Sondra Bennett – Happy Holidays!!! From: Kathy Bennett

Charlie Bird and family – Happy Holidays!!! From: Norma Harrow

Melanie Breault – Happy Holidays!!! From: Joseph and Josephine Breault

Jan and Mike Brezina – Happy Holidays!!! From: Lois Olsen

Marv and Linda Broman – Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary!!! From: Larry and Linda Finigan

Molly K. Bruggeman – Happy Birthday!!! From: William C. Burri

Claudia Burchard – Happy Holidays!!! From: Larry and Virginia Henderson

From: Robert and Terri Mathews

The Disco Pandas: Adrianna, Fifi, Caleb, Kaden, Erin, and Olivia DJ and Dakota From: Marcia Clark

Laura Doll – Happy Holidays!!! From: Cathy Chapman

Camryn Dragsten – Happy Birthday!!! From: Family and friends

Mike and Robin Feimer – Happy Holidays!!! From: Jennifer Baker

Maria Gaebler – Happy Birthday!!! From: Mary Garrison

Danielle Galvin – Happy Holidays!!! From: Vincent Galvin

From: Pamela King

Stanley J How, Jr. Jake From: Linda and Larry Finigan

Ji From: Anonymous

Glenda and Larry Kalina – Happy Holidays!!! From: Ann Frame

Fumiyo Kaneko – Happy Holidays!!! From: Sherri Geerdes

Joe and Sarah Kapusnick – Happy Holidays!!! From: Aunt Gina

Bennett Karmazin – Happy Birthday!!! From: Dennis Harms

Janet and Jenny Katz – Happy Holidays!!! From: Karen Engborg

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital

Sherri Kaufmann – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Steven and Susan Scholer

From: Dale and Darla Langendorfer

Georgia

Grandma Jeannine Kean – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Konda and Tim Nietfeld

Nelson Gordman – Happy 75th Birthday!!! From: Phyllis and Dick

Dr. Michael Grace From: Estate of Wayne L. Fox

Denise Gurss From: Ron and Lynette Short

Beth Hall – Happy Holidays!!! From: Donald Croft

From: Garrett, Connie, Rhylee and Adasyn Kean

Missy and Lacy Kelsey From: Kevin and Traci Kelsey

Emily Koppold – Happy Birthday!!! From: Sheryl Koehn

Evan and Lindsay Korf From: Steve and Patty Henrichsen

Gordon Krentz

Karin Nilsson – Merry Christmas!!!

From: Linda and Larry Finigan

James and Michelle Larsen – Happy Holidays!!! From: Joe and Gayle Martin

Walt and Jayne Laster – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Mickey

Judy Olson – Happy Birthday!!! From: John, Jeanne, Todd, Julie and Maia

Debbie Owens

From: Craig and Diane Crews

From: Mitch Ulrich

The Lenagh family

Chuck Peterson – Happy Birthday!!!

From: Mary and Craig Ramsbottom

Paige and Mike Lewis – Happy Holidays!!! From: Elaine Rossi

Grant and Susan Linder – Happy Holidays!!! From: Mary and Gary Linder

Greg and Susan Linder – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Linda and Larry Finigan

Snickers, Daisy Mae, and Fred Peterson From: Chuck and Char Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Phillips – Happy Holidays!!! From: Rich, Nathan and Charris James

Blynken Price – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Mary and Gary Linder

From: Hilarie and Eugene Price

Little Squirrel

Karen Rainwater – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Anonymous

Maggie – Happy Holidays!!! From: Carol Deman

Marilyn Mancini

From: Your friends in General Services

Michael Ramcharan – Happy Holidays!!! From: David and Farah Ramcharan

From: Mamie Jackson of Jackson Group Omaha

Erin Martin and Matt Fillingsness – Happy Holidays!!! From: Virgil David Martin

Katelynn Marxsen – Happy Holidays!!! From: Craig and Jo Anne

Carol Rankin and family – Merry Christmas!!! From: Sara and John Cloud

Mary Rankin From: Jeanne and Steve Aarhus

Erin Ridder – Merry Christmas!!! From: Kelly and Brian Ridder, Allison Shanks

Marjie Massaglia

Riley and Baxter

From: John Ringwalt

Maverick, Cody, Laurie, Sophie, Kylie and Peyton From: Anonymous

From: Dan and Suzanne Tuma

Lynn and Dan Roper – Merry Christmas!!! From: John and Carm

Maya and Mani – Happy Holidays!!!

Steve and Ann Rosenblatt – Happy 50th Anniversary!!!

From: Nan and Papa

Lisa and Wrigley McAvoy – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Nelson and Linda Gordman

Rosie

From: Erin McAvoy

From: Anonymous

Connie McCabe – Happy Holidays!!!

Adi and Adyan Sabir – Happy Birthday!!!

From: Barbara Fangman

From: Wesley Kendall

Roberta McCampbell – Merry Christmas!!!

Ari Saltzman

From: Daniel Conway

Mist From: Robin Davis and Billie McCoy

Jean Moss – Happy Holidays!!! From: Mary Rehorst

Duffy Murray – Happy Holidays!!! From: Onalee Doss

Alex and Cyndi Nather – Happy Holidays!!! From: Chealsea Nather and Deborah Golder

Nancy Neher – Happy Holidays!!! From: Kenneth Neher

Wrenny Newman – Happy Birthday!!! From: Jackie Reilly

NHS Staff

From: The Zweiback family

Megan Shortridge and Walter From: Ronald and Mary Shortridge

Howard Staff – Congratulations!!! From: Kiewit Companies Foundation

Mason and Jessica Stewart – Happy Holidays!!! From: Jean Latham

Mary Stoeber – Happy Holidays!!! From: Terence Swanson

Sidney Strnad – Happy Holidays!!! Phoebe Su – Happy Birthday!!! From: Jason and Jasmine Pittack, Family and friends

Heather Svehla – Happy Birthday!!! From: Mary Jo Osterholm

My “Sweater Dog”

JOIN THE PAWS FOREVER LEGACY SOCIETY If you choose to include the Nebraska Humane Society in your estate plans, we hope you consider joining our Paws Forever Legacy Society. Your legacy will guarantee that the animals in our community receive the care they need well into the future. In addition, your leadership will inspire others to become Paws Forever Legacy Society members.

From: Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James Sykora – Happy Holidays!!! From: Karen Nolan

Mary Thompson From: Paul Horky and Jocelyn Robertshaw

Thundr, Ralph, Smuckers, JD and Mina

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Legal name: Nebraska Humane Society Address: 8929 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68134 Tax ID #: 47-037-8997 Exempt Status: 501 (c) (3)

From: Patty Evans Steve Torpy From: Marge Torpy

Nick Trimberger and Jack and Chessie – Merry Christmas!!! From: Cherie Trimberger

The Trout family – Happy Holidays!!! Judy Varner From: Andy Seaman and Robyn Steely

Iryl Voelte – Happy Holidays!!!

What happens when you can no longer care for your pet? Such uncertainty can weigh heavily on your mind. Our Paws for Life program allows you to rest easy knowing your pets will be cared for and loved. This is a benefit of our Paws Forever Legacy Society, for anyone who provides for the homeless animals in their wills or estate plans. When a Paws Forever member passes away, we will guarantee a home for their healthy, adoptable pets.

From: Don and Nancy, Hilary and Dan Keegan

Bob, Annette and Bo Wells – Happy Holidays!!! From: Barbara Binns

C.L. and Rachel Werner – Happy Holidays!!! From: Chuck and Adena Peterson

Elizabeth West – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Kaeli Samson

From: Matthew Vandenack

Sandy – Happy Holidays!!!

Pamela Whitted-Gleason

From: Sheri Farrar

From: Pete Whitted

Etta and Keana Schlarb

Missy Wiesner – Happy Holidays!!!

Jim and Binny Schroeder – Happy Holidays!!!

MAKE A GIFT THROUGH YOUR WILL/ESTATE AND CREATE YOUR LEGACY • Bequest (a specific amount or residuary percentage in your will) • Charitable Remainder Trust • Beneficiary of a life insurance policy, retirement plan, CD, property or bank account

From: William Maack

Julie and Otto Samson

From: Mary Ramsbottom

The animals in our lives give us unconditional love, affection and friendship every day. When you provide for the Nebraska Humane Society in your estate planning, you are helping to save the lives of homeless animals.

We’re pleased to make this program available to help pet owners plan for their companions’ futures, as Paws Forever Legacy Society members ensure a healthy financial future for NHS that allows us to save and enrich the lives of the animals we serve. Please contact the Gift Planning Office with any questions or to request more information: Call us at (402) 905-3435 or email [email protected]

From: Steve and Michelle Flynn

Caryl Winslow

From: The Honorable Jerry and Maria Moran

From: Jolene Barr

Scruffy

From: Mary Kathleen Gruidel

Millie Zadina – Happy Holidays!!!

From: Catherine and C.D. Duran

Shadow From: Robin Davis and Billie McCoy

Nicole Shonka – Happy Birthday!!! From: Tom and Carol Shonka

From: Rosey Higgs

Join the Humane Race www.nehumanesociety.org

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NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION PAID OMAHA, NE PERMIT NO 80

8929 Fort Street Omaha, NE 68134

CALENDAR of EVENTS Visit www.nehumanesociety.org for more information on the following upcoming events:

JULY 17 ALES FOR TAILS Legacy Hall 7 to 11 p.m. A party for the animals! Drink delicious libations from Benson Brewery and dance the night away to tunes by the Fishheads.

SEP 27

DOGGIE DIPS Swim with your dogs! Aug. 2: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lee Valley Pool Aug. 5: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cryer Pool Aug. 9: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Gallagher Pool

Companies who care

OCT 29

WALK/5K NHS Meadow 8 to 11:30 a.m.

PURSES FOR PAWS Regency Court 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Grab your friends and family and join us for our biggest annual fundraiser. Walk or run, then stay and play. Details on page 3.

Enjoy wine and apps while you peruse for purses at this silent auction. It’s guilt-free shopping to benefit the animals!

NHS is profoundly grateful to our Corporate Sponsors for their support. For information about becoming a corporate partner, call 402-905-3483