The Pet Gazette New Building Story Headline

Spring 2015

Reva and her adopted pal Fiona

Dear Friends,

It’s been a long time coming, but we finally found a new home. UPAWS recently purchased twenty acres of land from the Marquette County Fair Board as the future home of a new shelter. Over the past several years the UPAWS Board has looked at numerous properties, but this location was the only one that would allow us to fulfill the needs of our animals now and into the foreseeable future. In looking at properties, we had to consider several criteria: zoning for large animals, the ability to bring in natural gas, enough acreage to accommodate not only a shelter, but also provide for safe walking trails for our resident dogs, and space for a community dog park. The property also had to be affordable and within a reasonable distance of the major population areas, on a major road. It had not been an easy search, but when the Fair Board approached us offering to sell road frontage right on M-553 that met all of our needs, we were ecstatic.

New Shelter Building UPAWS Board President Reva Laituri signs a purchase agreement for 20 acres of land for UPAWS. Joan Mulder, seated, UPAWS Treasurer; James Goriesky, Marquette County Fair Board President, and Andi Goriesky, of Select Realty

When you finally find the right place, you just know it. The site of the future shelter is located about a mile and a half south of the M-553/CR 480 crossroads with frontage on M-553. Drive time from Marquette City is ten minutes, Teal Lake in Negaunee, 16 minutes, Gwinn, 13 minutes, and US41/M28 in Harvey, 8 minutes. The property will accommodate not only the shelter proper, but will also allow for outdoor exercise and safe, off-road, walking trails for the resident dogs, a year-round, fenced-in community dog park, and adequate parking for volunteers, staff, and visitors. Preliminary plans also include a simple pole barn which will allow UPAWS to help with situations involving horses and other large domestic animals. While a date for when the new shelter will be built is yet to be determined, the Board and a number of volunteers are putting the final numbers to the cost of creating and operating the shelter our animals need. There is no question the current shelter is too small, too old, and too tired to provide our animals with the safe and healthy environment they deserve. Renovation of the current facility, or rebuilding on the current site, would at best be a temporary fix and still would not address most of the problems.

We greatly appreciate the support of the Fair Board and the wonderful people at Select Realty in making this purchase happen. The Fair Board sold us the property at a very fair price and Select Realty not only waived commission fees in facilitating the sale, but is now also working on a major fundraiser in May to help recoup the purchase price.

When the current shelter was built, nearly 40 years ago, it was a great leap forward for the animals at that time, but it no longer meets the needs of our animals, our mission, or our community. As our knowledge and understanding of animals has moved forward, as advances in design and construction have moved forward, as people’s attitudes and values regarding companion animals has moved forward, so must the housing, programs, and services of UPAWS move forward. The new shelter design is no frills; health and safety of the animals, practicality, and efficiency are the focus in this new shelter, and every design element will tie into one or more of those priorities.

~Reva Laituri ~ UPAWS Board President

We are very grateful to all who, over the last 40 years, have brought us this far and are confident our animal-friendly community will ensure the animals of tomorrow will have a safe and secure place to stay while they await a new home. They deserve no less.

Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter • 84 Snowfield Rd, Negaunee MI • 906-475-6661 • www.upaws.org

Celebrate Adoption! Our community responded with one word to the question: Why do you love your adopted pet?

BUCK

GIZMO

We have had Buck a few months short of two years ago... He has transitioned into a great pup. He loves long walks in the woods anytime of year. He has a basket of toys he loves to play with and even enjoys the company of our cat, Dora now. Thanks UPAWS for all you do for these animals! ~ Joy Bender Hadley

My family and I were the lucky ones who got to adopt Gizmo. We had been eyeing him since you posted him on Facebook. He has adjusted well to our house and his new animal friends. He may always look unenthused, but his big purr and super cuddly cuddles prove otherwise. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which is a lot like Fibromyalgia. With this comes increased depression and anxiety, amongst many other unpleasant things. Gizmo has helped me with all of this. He knows when I’m having a bad day and will give me extra cuddles. He follows me around the house, so apparently he loves me as much as I love him! You have no idea how much this guy has helped me recently. He has become a kind of therapy cat for me; just without the prescription. Thank you UPAWS for giving me my new best friend. -Megan and the Hillier family

SUBMIT YOUR UPAWS-ADOPTED PET’S HAPPY TAIL! EMAIL TO: [email protected]

Why Do You Like Volunteering?

Pet Tips Sponsored by local business members  Don’t allow pets to eat chewing gum! Xylitol is a

Lisa Oratevz with little Junior, a kitty who soon found his new family

Volunteering was always encouraged at home when I was growing up. My parents were regularly active with my school, church, and community, and when I got a little older I started doing the same. It was always fun and exciting, it kept me busy, and it made me feel good. As I became more involved with various groups and organizations over the years, I saw how much work went in to planning events and running the organizations themselves. I saw how much time and dedication was needed and I always wanted to be a part of that. I moved to Marquette in 2013 not knowing anyone or anything about the area. After a few months, I decided to become involved with a local organization and my immediate thought was the animal shelter. I found UPAWS and started volunteering on the weekends. I like volunteering at UPAWS because I have a deep love for animals. The animals that come to the shelter need our help, whether it be medical attention or love and compassion. I love spending time there because I get to know the animals and I feel that on some level, however small, I am making a difference in their lives. ~ Lisa Oratevz From UPAWS: UPAWS is blessed to have an abundance of volunteers and supporters. Lisa is a wonderful asset to our volunteer team. She helps clean on Sunday mornings, volunteers at our Petsmart cat adoption center and is active on our fundraising committee. Just ask any of the staff about Lisa and you’ll hear, “We love Lisa!” Thanks Lisa for all you do for UPAWS and for caring for the pets while they wait for their new homes!

natural, sugar-free sweetener commonly found in many chewing gums. Xylitol is poisonous to pets and can cause effects ranging from mild symptoms to death.

 Spring cleaning? Be conscious of the cleaners you use. Some are not safe for pets to inhale or come into contact with.

 Don’t forget to keep your pet’s collar and I.D. tag updated and visible.

 With nice weather come the bugs. Now is the time to start flea and tick treatment for your pets.

 Brush your pets regularly to prevent hairballs, matted fur and to keep them clean and healthy. Sponsored by: Sponsors ($200-499) Downtown Eye Care Metcom Technologies Young's Brake & Alignment Supporter ($100-199) Andy Griffin Construction Bart's Cards

Let Us Know! If you would like to continue to receive the paper newsletter by mail, please check the box on the back of the newsletter and return it to UPAWS, or send a quick email to [email protected] *In an effort to reduce costs and allocate funds toward caring for the animals, we are reducing the number of printed copies. If we do not receive a response, this will be your last mailed newsletter. Future newsletters will be found, in color, on our website! Thank you!

VOLUNTEERS HELP IN MANY WAYS! LEARN HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED AT WWW.UPAWS.ORG

DONATING TO UPAWS JUST GOT EASIER! VISIT WWW.UPAWS.ORG AND CLICK DONATE. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!

Pet Photo Calendar Contest Just a reminder that UPAWS is accepting pet photos starting on April 15th, for our 2016 pet photo calendar contest. If you think your pet’s a winner, start now trying to capture that perfect moment. Entry forms are available on our website, at the shelter, Westwood Mall kiosk and other locations. Deadline for submissions is May 31st. A few things to keep in mind: There is no limit to the number of entries; however, a $10 separate entry fee and form must accompany each photo.

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You may have multiple pets in a photo, but please….. no people! Photos can be in print or digital format. Prints must be 5x7 or 8x10 and can be mailed or dropped off at the shelter. Digital photos can be uploaded on our website, www.upaws.org.

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Voting will begin in July. The top twelve vote earners will grace the cover and be featured each month. All other photos will appear throughout the calendar.

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Submitters must be the owner of all rights, including copyright of photos. No studio photos.

So get out your cameras and start snapping away now. Will your pet grace the cover of our 2016 calendar?

Thrivent Choice Dollars Directions Can Help UPAWS! Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who’s eligible to direct Choice Dollars®? Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to UPAWS as we work together to fund caring for the animals in our community. By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable grant funds. Directing Choice Dollars is easy. Simply go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice.

Subaru and Fox Marquette Help UPAWS!

Your love and compassion for homeless animals can live on….

Faithful Friends In working together, we can secure the future of the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter, while also fulfilling your own financial goals and objectives. Your legacy gift will help UPAWS continue to be the safe haven for our area’s pets in need and allow us to feel confident in our financial capabilities. Please consider joining our Faithful Friends Society. The Faithful Friends Society was created to honor its members for their commitment to improving the lives of homeless pets. For more information call: (906) 475-6661 Email: [email protected]

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UPAWS was thrilled to be the recipient of a $10,000 donation because of a special Subaru ‘Share the Love’ event. For each new Subaru purchased or leased (from Nov. 20-Jan. 2), the customer could choose a charity to receive a $250 donation. In previous years, Subaru chose national charities to benefit from this promotion and this year Fox Marquette learned that a local charity could also be included, so they nominated UPAWS! The Fox sales team knew that their customers would want to support a local charity, so they went to work personally calling and asking if they would choose our shelter. The new Subaru owners were happy to help UPAWS! We’d like to thank Fox for choosing us, the hard work of their staff, the new Subaru owners who selected UPAWS as the recipient and of course Subaru for this wonderful promotion.

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Special Thanks, Memorials & Honorariums October 1st through January 31, 2015 Special Thank You to: Sean Evans From: Jason Evans Black Rocks Brewery for Christmas Eve fundraiser Larry Farrell From: Judy Farrell Eastwood Nursing Center Staff for their ‘Casual for a Cause’ fundraiser Daniel Feltner From: Julie Belmore Gwinn Middle School's Girls Give Back Ella Filibeck From: Marquette Medical Care Facility Staff Marquette Pediatric Dentistry for Halloween Candy Buy-Back donation Cory Finkbeiner From: Brad & Rebecca Adams, Michael & Susan Andary, John & Judith Ashby, Chris MC Sports Staff for choosing us for their ‘charity of choice’ Belanger & Camille Sprankle, Gregory & Nancy Beukema, Priscilla Burnham, Bob & Barb Cambensy, Mqt. Royales for sponsoring us at one of their hockey games Dan & Pam Clark, Brad Cory, Linda & Gary Dionne, Bill & Tammy Dupras, Cynthia Etten, Chris & Jill Mqt. Board of Light & Power for jean day fundraiser donations Fries, Linda & Gary Goodman, Mary & Colin Greany, Harry & Lois Hannula, Dennis & Nancy Norlite Nursing Center for wish list donation and holiday gifts Henderson, Terry Huffman, Phillip & Constance Joffee, Sandra Johnson, David Kallio, Forrest Libby, Petsmart Marquette and Customers for three month wish list donation collection Carol & Stephen Luoma, Kristen, Steve & Delaney Marchiol, Jacquelyn & Paul Menhennick, Vera Poets Pet Parlor for Buddy & Mack’s birthday fundraiser Nelson, Linda Roncaglione & Tom Breichesen, George & Ann Ruuska, Ray & Jackie Sharkey & Jackie Starbucks for their fundraiser to help our shelter Kuhn, Terry & Janet Simula, Gregg Sutherland & Susan Ritter, Crystal & Bob Swanson, Jeff & St. Charles Winery for their continuing fundraiser with ‘Maddie Paws’ wine Christine VanAbel, Bob & Deb Vidlund, Holly & Gordie Warchuck, James Werner, Sally Wilson Superior Contact Employees for their ‘Wear Your Jeans to Work’ donations Pat Finkbeiner From: Chris Belanger & Camille Sprankle TruNorth Federal Credit Union Employees for their ‘Pet Day’ Fundraiser Rick Franz From: Marcia Franz Wawonowin Country Club for their holiday party help Cheryl Girard From: Stephen Girard Special Thank You to Kids Helping UPAWS Stephanie Grenke From: Sandra & Herb Grenke Chloe, Allyana & Isaabelle for collecting money to help our pets Sophie Grondin From: Sadie Hakkinen, Carol Kurian, Morly & Mary Ann Peura, Karen & Joe Rhodes Conner Jones for donating presents from his birthday Jean Guster From: Linda & Tom Breichesen, Eileen & Gerald Cummings, Kenneth & Susan Kent, Girl Scout Troop #5015 for their donations Gerald & Renee Messana, Terry & Janet Simula, Katherine & Paul Wainio, Jan & Kenneth Vickstrom In Honor of: David Harrity’s Mom From: Larry & Marie Brushafer All her grandkids & all their pets From: Eileen Brooks-Laitinen Carole Heidtman From: Mike Heidtman & Effie Mihaloew Aunt Audi From: Bonnie Zorza Jimmy Hobaugh From: Barbara Gero Phyllis Aurich From: Nancy Seminoff Ken Holsten From: Linda and Gary Goodman Shelly & Steve Bailey From: James & Lory Racela Jean Joffee From: Donnie Berglund, Neal Joffee & Tanya Feldberg, Marilyn Lampinen Neal Brown From: Bob & Judy Brown Sabine R. Johns From: Wayne Johns Christian Bruner From: Donald & Kay Bruner Paul Johnson From: Jack & Sally Fleury, Carol & George Swadick Mandy Carlson From: Patty Beauchamp Toini Johnson From: Mark & Sharon Soave Dessa, Abbie & Delia Chapman From: Barbara Coleman & Bob Chapman Jerry Kedzierzawski From: Geno & Kellie Barry-Angeli, Shelby & Timothy Bischoff, Jason & Jessica Tom & Jeannette Chevrette From: Donald & Rosalind Greenlee Herbert, Phillip & Constance Joffee, Marilyn Klahn, Peggy Letvenow, Glenda & Michael Luoma, Kathy & Bill Davis From: Laura Lockhart Thomas Mioduszewski, Lorna & Mathew Obiden, Sandra & Gerry Pirkola, Tyson J. Service, Crystal Andrea & Morgan Dickerson From: Mollie & Dale Corlett Swanson Julie Elder’s Birthday From: Glenn & Candice Scott Sharlene ‘Shy’ Kuhn From: Jennie Salo & Bonnie Stuer Tony & Rae Elliot From: Kristine Shanker-Elliot Mr. & Mrs. William E. Laycock From: William B. Laycock Karen Fisher From: Bob & Marian Allbritten Henry L’Huillier From: Rebecca L. L’Huillier Felicia Flack From: Diane Botsford-Kuhn Dr. James Lovell From: Dave & Sandee Aldrich, Doris Ann Brey, John & JoAnne Driver, John Englund, Barbara Fosmire From: Michael & Chris Grant Myron & Denise Johnson, Jack & Ann Mendelin, Karl & Joan Mulder Michael Gach & Kelly Mallette From: Gwen Anderson, Susan Payant Helen Lytikainen & Sylvia Martin From: Tom & Sharon Martin Amanda Hagerl From: Steve & Shelly Bailey Jason Makela From: Thomas & Cynthia Hooper Tom & Stacee Hamm From: Richard & Ann Brown Werner Maki From: Cyndi Armitage Dick & Betty Harriman From: Brett & Hannah Harriman Bob McKee From: Janell McKee Dale R. Hemmila From: Jan & Charlie Samar Greg Menhennick From: Patrick & Cindy Brosseau Steve & Jane Hopkins From: Michael Reed John Meni From: Kate Meni, David & Nancy Spencer Angela Koistenen & JoAnn Barnes From: Janet Koistanen Jack Miller From: Susan Hyska Mary Ellen Krieg From: Bob & Marian Allbritten John Miller From: Katherine Miller Diane Botsford Kuhn From: Felecia Flack Ellen Nardi From: Lori Curtis Brenda Kulbieda From: Arlie, Maris, Tammy & Brian Kulbieda Marge Nielsen From: Julie Jantzen Janet & Lee LaFreniere From: John & Ruth Heideman Werner Niemi From: Carol & Bob Carlson, Melita Aho Travis Lahtinen & Kari Laliberte’s marriage From: The Happy Couple! Jim Oberstar From: Lisa, Pete, Peter & John Closner, Ione Laurich, Georgia Selden, Gary & Becky Stew Lindenberger & Barbara Moretti From: Diedre Lindenberger Thibeault Dan Mallock & “Buzz” Gordon From: Linda Fleury Dona Pelto & Beverly Retaskie From: Jerry & Jeanne Burke Richard Monroe From: Nancy Bradbury Lorie Perry From: Paul & Martha Snyder Michele Myers From: Robert Turner Violet Peterson From: Judith & Arvi Maki Steve & Cathy Nelson From: Brian Ostwald Allan R. & Edna M. Phillips From: Sandra, Joel & Daniel Phillips Maryanne Nordquist From: Sam VanLinden Sharalee Ann Presti From: Richard Presti H. Virginia Olson’s Birthday & Christmas From: Pamela Clark, Paula Rampe Wilho Priuska From: Elaine Priuska Marlene & Phil Ombrello From: Paul Hannuksela Nickie Pritula From: Joann & Kenneth Liefer Paul & Karen Rieckman From: Brett & Hannah Harriman Gert Prosen From: Shari L. Brugman Katrina Rowe From: Douglas Rowe Karen Radtke From: Bonnie Johnson Great Grandma Margie Small From: Mary Vertanen Mabel Rimert From: Michael & Susan Koski Carole Suksi From: Gordon & Nancy Peterson Kenneth R. Roberts From: Shirley Roberts Crystal Swanson From: Miriam Hilton Mimi Salminen From: Harley & Cheryl Andrews, Kayleen Barnett, April & Tony Bertucci, James & Zoe & her new little sister From: Jennifer Fegan Julie Christiansen, Jan & Mike Crawford, Judy & Ed Hopper, Jim In Memory of: & Diane Joupperi, Diane Botsford-Kuhn, Bruce Lind & Gerry Nault, Eugene & Sally Menapace, Bob & Linda Adamini From: Stephen Adamini Theresa Nease, Ruth & Jerry Poutanen, Laura & Denis Soldner, Gregg Sutherland & Susan Ritter, Mark Anderson From: Carol & Eric Easton Doug & Laurie Neldberg-Weesen Marjorie A. Andonin From: Lani & Nancy Duquette Peter Sarvello From: David & Sue Ann Morton, Carol & William Palomaki, Debra Richardson, Kristina Arbelius From: Sandy & Steve Sarasin Josephine Ruona, Ralph & Patricia Watters John “Tino” Argall From: Lani & Nancy Duquette Sylvia Savu From: Pat Bureau, Priscilla Burnham, Ruth Baldwin, Margaret Haupt, Bonnie Hoff, Molly Matthew Attalai From: Jen & Don Weide & Grant Kierzek, Jaak & Pat Liivoja, Dianne & Nicholas Linna, Dave Nelson, Donna Rosten, Pamela Gene B. From: Roxanne Rastello Rosten, Josephine & John Ruona, Shirley M. Tyni Dick Belanger From: Chris Belanger & Camille Sprankle William Sheldon From: Patricia Shelden Rose & Rocco Bertucci, Violet & Ernest Yenore From: Steve & Mary Bertucci Don Shuster From: Victor & Carol Cox Becky Blackburn From: Bridget & Todd Jennings Michael Skogman From: Peggy & David Pepin Pamela Mavis Borlace From: Jim & Diane Asikainen Ruth & Phil Spade From: Harriet Lonergan Mary Bradley From: Peggy Darmody, Jo DeRoche & June Swanson, The Greifer Family, Marilyn Susan Stankus & Holly From: Thomas Stankus Klahn, Elizabeth & Leland Miller, Janice & Tom Trionfi Donald Swajanen From: Priscilla Burnham Olive Jane Cain From: Sandy Veres Lynn Swanson From: Jeff & Linda Gamble Captain Larry Shanley From: Lou Chappell & Priscilla Burnham Joyce Swingley From: Nancy Seminoff Ron Carrigan From: Caroline Jordan Terry Talo From: Jonelle Collins, Christine & William Flis, Sharon & Rudy Gagnon, Katherine Godbout Harold Champine From: Stanley & Sally Niemi & Thomas Makela, Joyce & Stephen Haroski, June Jarvi, Roland & Barbara Koski, Betty LaMere, Lois Corradina From: Kathleen Acklund Judith LaMere, Don & Mary B. Leece, Barbara Lehtonen, Julie Mager, Marty & Janet Pascoe, June Barbara Denofre From: Paulette Nardi Peterson, Paulette Piirainen, Adele & Gary Price, Al & Pat Sherbinow, The Siik Family, David & Nancy Kyle Dowling From: Irene Dowling, Joan, Maureen & Jia Printz Spencer, Carla Swenor, Wayne Talo & Pamela Petrusso, Trudy & Gary Taskila, Darla & Thomas Harry B. Dryer From: Mark & Nancy Dryer Vickstrom, Susan Wainio, Suzanne & Michael Wilson, Kristina Wommer Bruce Dupras From: Dan & Kay Elzinga Tyne Talo From: Mildred & Ted Balzarini Lois Ellis From: Duane & Luanne Stam, David & Arlene VanKley Shirley Terpening From: Lila Frisch, James & Donna Jackimowicz, Catherine Pederson Gordon W. Elson & ‘Coke’ From: E.P. Hughes Dad Vanderveen From: Tim Vanderveen Mary Engman From: Frank & Hazel Paull Ann Chapman Vonck From: Alan & Mary Hunter Jan Eros From: Carol & Ron Hrehor Laurel Laurich Wallace From: Carol Pelkola Mae Etelamaki From: Her family Kathy Weber From: Joan & Karl Mulder

Thankfully, our list is extensive. If we have inadvertently missed someone, or something, we apologize and please let us know. Robert Wiitanen From: Denise Allen, Mary & James Armstrong, Rhonda & Allen Bossom, Robert & Barbara Chenail, Ruth Chenail, Carol & Richard Cromell, Dawn & John Dott, Fred & Bonita Frohner, Austra & Harry Grote, JoAnn & Kenneth Haapala, Edward & Darla Hagen, George Harvala, Karen M. Hayes, John & Ruth Heidemann, Susan & Francis Hyska, Beatrice Johnson, Gerald & Suzanne Johnson, Marjorie & Philip Keils, Gerald & Donna Laforest, Leo H. Lammi, Forrest Libby, Maria & Duane Lincoln, Leslie & Gloria Lintula, Reino & Elaine Lintula, Shirley & Ronald Maden, The Makela Family, Virginia & Charles Mannisto, Nancy McLaughlin, Kristi Moore, Carolyn Nelson, Barbara & Gerald Ojibway, Randy & Beverly Ollila, Pete & Joan Ostanek, Donna Peterson, Ruth & Jay Pozner, Tina & Scott Ravet, Kris Rintala, Marilyn & Alan Rukkila, Jonathon Trumbell, Jeff Vanderstraaten, Mr. & Mrs. Nick Wagner, Roger & Janet Whitmarsh, Dennis & Barbara Wiitanen, Ron & Hester Wiitanen, Arlene Ylinen & Eastwood Nursing Center In Memory of Pets: Abby Gaboury From: Jessica & Paul Raihala Abbi & Becki From: Joan & Howard Fregeole Adam, Peter & Mils From: Susan Lukwago Aili Simula From: John & Mary Buckett Alex, Gabby & Maggie From: Glenn & Candice Scott Alli From: Kristen Frak Allie Watson From: Carole Watson Andy From: Phil & Patricia Langlois Asher From: Ginny Dunn Atticus From: Rosa Musket Bailey Hagerl From: Shelly Bailey Battista From: Judy Jarvi Bear From: Marie & Ralph Keto, Reva Laituri, Joan Mulder Beau From: Karen Hershey Benji Tichelaar From: Nancy Tichelaar Blue From: Judith & Tony Viegtline Bonnie-Bone From: Andrea Dlesk & Thomas McArthur Brandy From: Lois St.Onge Bridget Wolf From: Susan Campbell Brook Cartier From: Sara Drury & Tom Poole Brownie From: George Corolewski Buddy Holly White From: Robin & Liz White Buster, Ginger, Sam & Tiger From: Patricia G. Johnson Capt. Nemo & Beautiful Joe From: JoAnn Kleaver Carl & Jeter From: Todd & Amanda Kluber Carter Barber From: Hester Wiitanen Cash From: Rachel McFalls Charlie From: Roxanne Rastello Chaucer From: Patricia Mayer Cheddar & Molson From: The Meister Family Chloe From: Mary Beth Reed Cinder From: Don & Kathy Grisham Clara From: Ronald Neaves Crash From: Gary Friesen Crickette From: Lucille & Ben Swanson Dante From: John & Terry Basolo Destiny Rovelsky From: Bliss Rovelsky Digger Krause From: Kathleen Leone Ditto From: Sobolewski Family Dusty & Harley From: Wes & Barb Hauswirth Enza From: John Carbonaro, Donna Lammi Forest Perry From: Roxane Gardner Frasier Leskanic From: Lisa Leskanic Freddie Punch From: Anonymous Gamblet & Maija From: Mary Pelton Cooper Gidget From: Bliss Rovelsky Gigi From: Kristi & Ryan Poupore Ginger From: Trudy Gibbs Gracie Brady From: Dr. Emily Brady & Negaunee Vet Clinic Clients Gypsy From: Lisa Richards Halle From: Sandra Houghton Harley Rose From: Mike & Colleen Juidici Isil From: Shelly & Stephen Bailey Jamie From: Beth Robinson Jasmine From: Jo Foley Jazmin From: Teresa & Craig Marietti Jeekers From: Mary & Doug Stone Jenny Marie From: Eleanor Bourgeois Jenny & Jordan From; Donna Keskimaki Jinx Clawson From: Michael & Catherine Clawson Joe From: Joanne Kleaver KiKi From: Marty Lecomb Kitten-Kat & Casey From: Susan Blomgren Lucy From: Randolph O. Anderson Lucy, Jack & Dolly Poupore From: Carol Farmer Lucy Bull From: Jo Foley Mac & Charlee Girl From: Barbara Roberts Macy From: Pam Hutchens Maggie From: Mary Diddams Mandy From: Sheri Johnson Mattie From: Jen Weide Maya From: Lisa Closner Max From: Michael & Dawn Adams Millie, Brandy, Buddy & Maggie From: Marielllen Berglund Miss Lilly Miller From: Kristi Kangas Missy & Baby From: Sandi & Jim Sodergren Mitsey From: Gary & Monica Martin Molly Fries From: Sue Ellen Fries Molly From: Pam Bessolo Molly From: Diane Hytinen Mouse, Tidders, Tabby, Kenya, Dusty, Lena & Dixie From: Ruby G. Bartanen Mr. Moose & Dolly From: Raymond Wales

Murphy & Sonya From: Dan & Carole Zdroik Murray From: Gail Guizzetti Musty Armitage From: Northern Veterinary Associates Nook From: Stephen & Joyce Haroski Pandy, Jordan & Copper from: Debbie Korpinen Partner From: Marlene & Robert Johnson Pepeno From: Donald & Rosalind Greenlee Pepper & Tippy From: Theresa Kosonen Pepsi Hamari From: Pamela Lovell Pete From: Cheryl Wakkuri Porkie Hill Sparks From: Ron Hill Pumpkin From: Shelly, Bob, Colin & Aurora Welker Queenie From: Elaine Priuska Reese & Homer From: Deb & Doug Kroon Reese From: Geraldine Harrison River From: Diane Mahoney Romeo & Smokey Seymour From: Melissa Picotte Rover Keto From: Marie Keto Rudy From: Pam & Dan Clark Rusty & Sniffie From: Melinda Stamp Sadie From: Mary Thorington Samantha From: Mark & Sandra Knoebel Scooby & Snoopy From: Nicole Swiss Shadow From: Richard & Bonnie Hemmila Shadow From: Karen Black Shadow From: Adina Christian Sheba, Blazz & Cona From: Kaci Murringer Shelby From: Laverne Koski Simba From: Anita Joy Swanson Snickers Maki From: Walt & Karen Maki, Beth Bond, Ginger Gravelle Sonar From: Luanne & Rev. Thomas Skrenes Sonny G. & Jimmy From: Joyce Guizzetti Sophie From: Patricia & William Cooke Sparky & Cody From: David & nancy Skoog Speedo Niemi From: Barbara Bennett Tana, Viva & Sandy From: Peggy Letvenow Tassie From: Bonnie Zorza Tazzy Johnson From: Marilyn Hart Teddie & Toby From: Paulette Nardi Teddy Lombardini From: Christine Larson Thelma From: Gail Fingel Toby & Tyler From: Shirley & Patrick Wealton Troy From: Ashley Ross Tuffy, Mitzy & Freddy From: Shirley Roberts Vandi Quirk From: James & Judy Quirk Whiskey, Tom & Kitty From: Dennis & Julie Jantzen Willi From: Edward Cuyler Yzerman Easton From: Carol & Eric Easton Zoe, Tasha & Sampson From: Roger Leaf Family In Honor of Pets: Abby From: Donald & Marcella Rankin Buster (Buddy) From: Maryann Schroder Calvin From: John & Terry Basolo CoCoa From: Patricia & Larry Urban Duncan From: Regina Bergh, Art & Helen Kujansuu Ella From: Kelly Jean Gigi From: Joanne Schillinger Grim From: Rosa Musket Louise From: Norma & James Matteson Heidi & Hansel From: Beverly Hill Huckleberry & Finn From: Lynette Suckow Kipper & Chloe From: Randolph Anderson Louie Sherman From: Sara Drury & Tom Poole Mamie & Jodi From: Teresa & Craig Marietti Misty From: Audrey Laken Molly, Abby, Carson & King From: Alton & Judy Conrad Mollyann, Cash, Josie, Popeye & Smokey From: Donald & Judith Meyer Muffy Schaefer From: June Schaefer Orki, Sadie & Missy From: Lynn Chevrette Patch Fries From: Sue Ellen Fries Rex, Tuketu & Sally From: Marty Lecomb Riley From: Lori Appleton Silky From: Rev. Warren Geier Sophie & Katie Kitty From: Judith Reilly Contact Steffani Baker at 906-475-6661 Susi From: Grant & Kathy Soltwisch or [email protected] to learn about Thor & Marley From: Duane & Laura Ray our givers every month program. Tigger From: Karen Black Wilson From: Mary Diddams

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