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MICHIGAN HUMANE SOCIETY SERVICES Adoption of Companion Animals Animal Behavior Assistance Animal Care/Protection Information Cruelty Investigation Education Legislative Advocacy Rescue of Injured Animals Photo by Ed Serecky

s any of my staff will tell you, I’m a “big picture” kind of guy. I like to think about the future, where MHS will be five years, 10 years, even 20 years from now – that kind of thing. Here at MHS, a lot has been happening. We continue to drive change across the organization in all sorts of ways in a never-ending quest to improve how we deliver the highest quality of care for the animals who come through our doors. Complacency is a word that does not exist at MHS, and I am very proud of that. The results speak for themselves: As I write this article, our adoption rate is at 97.9% for healthy dogs and 89% for healthy cats – and that truly is something to celebrate! But, as I said, complacency has no place here. There still is more to do, and more animal lives to save. As we begin looking to the future, one key area of focus will be on creating what we are calling “healthy communities for pets.” Basically, this will entail assessing how well communities are responding to the needs of the animals within a given area (be it city, county, etc.), determining what and how MHS can provide assistance, and helping those communities become more proficient in addressing the needs of their animal populations. You will be hearing a lot more about this in the months and years to come. Of course, in addition to working to increase the number of animals adopted each year, we will focus on expanding our preventive work to keep animals in their homes in the first place. We will dramatically expand our low-cost sterilization program efforts to impact the number of animals born each year in our community and will look at a wide variety

of other programs, as well, such as our vaccination clinics, microchipping, free food program and veterinary services. So, as you can see, we are keeping busy on many fronts. We appreciate all of you for your ongoing support – together, we will see a future that is greatly improved for our furry friends!

VICE CHAIR Linda Axe SECRETARY Cheryl L. M. Phillips

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Shelter for Stray/ Abandoned/Unwanted Animals Spay/Neuter Program Veterinary Centers Volunteer Program Wildlife Care and Shelter

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES Cal Morgan President & Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010 CHAIR OF THE BOARD Elizabeth J. Correa

Reuniting Lost Animals With Their Guardians

TREASURER Dennis Harder DIRECTORS Madeleine Berman David L. Bialosky Beverly Hall Burns Samantha Durakovic Tina Ford Rosalind E. Griffin, M.D.

Sam Haberman Ross Lerner Lee Lien Denise Lutz Petra Pepellashi Rick Ruffner Bruce Thal Marvin G. Towns, Jr. Daniel A. Wiechec

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michigan hu mane society HOW TO REACH US Detroit Center for Animal Care 7401 Chrysler Drive Detroit, MI 48211 Adoption Center – 313.872.3400 Veterinary Center – 313.872.0004 Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 3600 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Adoption Center – 248.852.7420 Veterinary Center – 248.852.7424 Berman Center for Animal Care 900 N. Newburgh Road Westland, MI 48185 Adoption Center – 734.721.7300 Veterinary Center – 734.721.4195 Adoption Center Hours Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m Veterinary Center Hours Mon.-Sat., by appointment Cruelty Investigation Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck & Highland Park 313.872.3401 Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Emergency Rescue Service area: Detroit, Hamtramck & Highland Park 313.872.0026 Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m

The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values.

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MHS Cruelty Investigation Department Learn how these front line heroes make a difference for abused and neglected animals Cover photo and photo at right by Ed Serecky

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Our Partners US-Mattress.com expands its Sleep Well partnership with MHS

Certified Pre-Owned Cats MHS’ innovative programs are saving lives

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Kind Kids Honor Roll Kids’ donations support MHS

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Fun for Kids Fleece Blanket Craft Project

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Tribute Gifts Our loved ones’ celebrations, honors and memorials

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Ask the Vet Why dental care is critical to your pet’s health

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Celebrity Chat MHS’ Debby MacDonald on cruelty investigation and Animal Cops: Detroit

Behavior Help Line 248.650.0127 Administrative Office 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 248.283.1000 Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Editor Nancy Gunnigle Contributors Tricia Brosnahan, Monica Celizic, Theresa Falzone, Michelle Mooney, Heather Pauli, Michael Redmer, D.V.M., Linda Reider, Nicole Reno, Mike Robbins, Jennifer Robertson, John Scharff, Ed Serecky

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MHS Holiday Store Shop for MHS holiday cards and gifts

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Laws for Paws Animal welfare legislation update

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Pet Photo Gallery Photos of our readers’ adorable pets

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Paws for Applause Thanks to these groups for supporting MHS

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30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507 MichigAnimals is designed by Signature Media, a division of the Detroit Media Partnership®.

The 12 Ways of Giving Help make the holidays brighter for animals in need

The goal of MichigAnimals is to celebrate and enhance the human-animal bond through education and entertainment in support of the Michigan Humane Society’s mission. This publication is made possible in part by the generous support of our corporate partners. MichigAnimals is distributed as a benefit to those supporters who have provided a donation of $35 or more within the last 12 months.

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US-MATTRESS.COM SLEEP WELL PARTNERSHIP: SUPPORTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP FOR ALL

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he Michigan Humane Society is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Michigan-based US-Mattress.com – the nation’s online retail leader in mattresses and bedroom accessories. In addition to the direct financial support provided to MHS that helps the organization care for additional animals in need, US-Mattress.com has expanded its commitment in several key ways. This includes support for a new 30-minute broadcast called “MHS: Somebody Here Needs You,” featuring the dramatic and touching tales of companion animals whose lives were transformed by MHS. The program aired four times in the past several weeks on WDIV-TV Local 4, but if you missed it, you can watch it online at www.michiganhumane.org! Additionally, US-Mattress.com recently completed an online pet photo contest that raised more than $15,000 in support of MHS. The contest invited pet guardians to share wonderful photos of their furry family members enjoying the benefits of “sleeping in,” and each entry generated support for animals in need. Through an exciting new promotion, US-Mattress.com will provide 200 cozy pet beds to MHS adopters this holiday season. Vouchers for the free pet beds will be provided to people adopting a cat or dog from one of MHS’ three adoption centers through Dec. 24. The vouchers will be honored at either of the two US-Mattress.com stores, in Brighton or Plymouth, with the promotion concluding

upon the 200th redeemed voucher. The offer is limited to one voucher per family. Finally, the original “Sleep Well” program continues to provide tremendous value to the entire MHS family. MHS constituents receive the benefits of the guaranteed lowest price on any mattress and free shipping anywhere in the country, as well as the peace of mind that they’ve helped animals in need, right here in our communities – and MHS receives $100 from US-Mattress.com for each mattress sold with coupon code “MHS.” That

SPECIAL US-MATTRESS.COM PET BED OFFER Now there’s another reason to adopt your next pet from the Michigan Humane Society. You’ll help your new furry friend “Sleep Well” on one of 200 free cozy pet beds to be provided by US-Mattress. Two hundred vouchers for the free pet bed will be given to dog and cat adopters through Dec. 24. Vouchers can be redeemed at

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either of the US-Mattress stores in Brighton or Plymouth. Dog and cat adoptions must take place at an MHS adoption center in Detroit, Rochester Hills or Westland to receive a voucher for one medium-sized pet bed. One voucher per family provided at time of completed adoption. Redeem by Jan. 31, 2010 or while supplies last.

means MHS’ number one constituent, the animals we serve, will receive the care and comfort they deserve. Michigan-based US-Mattress.com is the leading online retailer specializing in mattresses, bedroom furniture and linens. Visit its full-service stores in Brighton and Plymouth, or experience its great customer service online at www.us-mattress.com, and receive free delivery nationwide! For store hours or additional information, call 800.455.1052.

Laws for Paws

ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION UPDATE The Michigan Humane Society works to introduce, promote and advance animal welfare through the state Legislature. You can help! Join our Legislative Action Network to receive Legislative Action Alerts by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/legislation or call 1.866.MHUMANE.

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Farm Animal Welfare

Act 117 of 2009

Phases out intensive confinement for laying hens, veal calves and breeding sows on Michigan farms over the coming years

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Thousands of animals on Michigan farms will benefit with sufficient room to stand up, lie down, and stretch their limbs. Intensive negotiations among the Michigan Humane Society, other animal welfare and the Michigan animal agriculture interests have resulted in this groundbreaking victory for animals.

VICTORY! Signed into law by the governor

Animal-Friendly License Plate

HB 4167

Creates a specialty license plate for animals

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This bill would allow animal lovers to purchase a new specialty vehicle license plate. The proceeds would support MHS animal welfare projects across the state.

Referred to House Committee on Transportation

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Awaiting Adds penalties for Re-introduction animal fighting

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This groundbreaking legislation developed by MHS in 2007 would prohibit the solicitation of street fighting and possession of animal-fighting video footage.

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A VICTORY FOR FARM ANIMAL WELFARE IN MICHIGAN HB 5127 will provide modest yet important improvements On Oct. 12, Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a landmark bill that will, for the first time, extend modest yet meaningful protections to farm animals. A result of extensive negotiations between humane and agricultural groups, the law requires that certain farm animals have enough room to stand up, lie down, turn around and extend their limbs, rather than being confined in tiny cages. Animal welfare and protection groups – including the Michigan Humane Society, The Humane Society of the United States and Farm Sanctuary – applauded Gov. Granholm for signing the bill,

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and lawmakers, agricultural groups and environmental groups for supporting the measure. HB 5127 phases out veal crates for calves within three years, and battery cages for laying hens and gestation crates for breeding sows within 10 years. Our state has more than 10 million laying hens and approximately 100,000 breeding pigs, and is a top vealproducing state (no official numbers are available). Michigan becomes the seventh state to ban gestation crates, the fifth to ban veal crates and the second to ban battery cages. For more information, visit www.michiganhumane.org.

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MICHIGANIMALS PHOTO GALLERY Photos of Michigan’s most adorable pets, sent in by our readers

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PET PHOTOS WANTED MichigAnimals is looking for metro Detroit’s best pet photos! Send us your favorite(s) (pets only, please), plus pet’s name, your name, phone number and city of residence to:

digital photos required. Dogs and cats wearing collars/ID tags and cats photographed indoors will receive the best possible consideration.

[email protected] There is no submission deadline or fee; the top photos will be featured in future issues of MichigAnimals. High-resolution

All photos become the property of the Michigan Humane Society. Submission of photos constitutes permission to use them in any manner. www.michiganhumane.org

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MANY THANKS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT MHS!

In July, Jennifer Gray hosted her inaugural Fitness for a Cause in West Bloomfield, raising $1,404 for MHS. The high-energy evening included a free Body Beautiful Boot Camp session, a few adoptable animals, and pet psychic Deborah Bogle, who also donated her proceeds. Gray was moved to create the event after the loss of her dog, Amy, pictured above. In May, the Four Seasons Garden Center in Oak Park held a month-long fundraising campaign called Peace, Love and Flowers. The campaign resulted in a $1,000 donation to the Michigan Humane Society to help homeless animals find love. MHS Events Assistant Nicole Reno (left) accepted the check on behalf of MHS.

In February, the Royal Oak Restaurant Association ensured fun for all, as well as aid for animals in need. The group’s fifth annual Mardi Gras celebration incorporated a festive pub crawl that raised $2,500 for MHS. It was another great season for Karen and Lucille Briggs, a mother-and-daughter team who raise funds for MHS by Avon products. Their efforts were nothing less than spectacular, as they brought in an amazing $3,625.

MHS benefited from the first-ever Music4Mutts concert in May at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. Organized by musician David Dupuie, pictured with his dogs Drifter and Moon, the event included many of Detroit’s finest bands, as well as a silent auction. The event truly rocked for the animals, raising more than $1,200. MHS was the designated charity for the first quarter at McKesson Pharmaceuticals in Livonia. The organization raised $2,555 and also collected a number of wish list items for the animals in MHS’ care. 10

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The following organizations held casual days benefiting MHS so that more animals can find loving homes. It’s casual for a cause! • 35th District Court • Automotive Safety Office of Ford Motor Co. • Charter Township of West Bloomfield • Comerica Bank • Farbman Group • Federal Bank • GMAC Financial Services • GMAC Insurance • Harness Dickey & Pierce • Livonia Public Schools • Macomb County Circuit Court Probation • MDELEG-Rehabilitation Services • Michigan Consolidated Association of Realtors • Peoples Trust Credit Union • Sachse Construction & Development Corp. • Silbert Chiropractic Clinic • Trinity Health

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12 WAYS OF GIVING: BRING HOPE TO ANIMALS IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON During this season of giving, there are many ways to give the priceless gifts of help and hope to animals in need. In addition to adopting a companion animal from MHS, here are 12 easy ways you can help MHS transform animal lives! For additional information on these 12 Ways of Giving, visit www.michiganhumane.org or call 1.866.MHUMANE. Financial support is always first and foremost on our list, so we can put it to immediate use by caring for animals in need. (You can make your tax-deductible gift by phone, online, or by using the attached envelope.)

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Surf the Internet using search engine www.GoodSearch.com to generate a donation for MHS each time. (Before your first use, you’ll need to select Michigan Humane Society as the benefiting charity.)

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Become an MHS volunteer to give the gift of your time and talents. (Visit our website and click on “Volunteer.”)

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humane organizations, and is not a United Way agency. Charitable donations are critical to allowing MHS to continue changing animal lives 365 days a year. Season’s Greetings and a heartfelt thank you on behalf of the entire MHS team for helping make the holidays happier for animals in need!

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INNOVATIVE FELINE-FOCUSED PROGRAMS SAVING LIVES The Michigan Humane Society is proactively addressing cat overpopulation and homelessness in southeast Michigan on many fronts. Here’s a look at some of our recent successes made possible through your support.

· All Makes and Models · Multi-Point Inspection · Standard Free Microchipping · 100,000 Purr Warranty · Made in Michigan · Better than New

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On June 26, WDIV-TV Local 4 promoted the campaign during several live segments from the MHS Berman Center for Animal Care, featuring meteorologist Eric Braate. Coverage of the program soon went international – through more than 200 media and social networking outlets from Texas to Taiwan and Pennsylvania to Paris. In response, animal shelters from coast to coast have contacted MHS for permission to start their own CPO campaigns, spreading the lifesaving adoption message far and wide. With so many cats still awaiting homes, MHS has extended the campaign through the end of the year. MHS-certified pre-owned cats are available in all makes and models, loaded

with adorable features, and include a multi-point inspection, standard free microchipping, and a 100,000-purr warranty. They are made in Michigan. You can even get the “history” of your CPO cat before you adopt by visiting www.catfax.org, a site MHS developed and is using with the permission of Carfax, Inc. Can’t adopt? Get the T-shirt! Your purchase will help MHS save even more lives. Visit www.michiganhumane.org, and click on “Shop.”

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PETSMART OFF-SITE CAT A DOPTION PARTNERSHIP MILESTONE 500 ADOPTED CATS AND COUNTING Last fall, the Michigan Humane Society launched an off-site cat adoption partnership with PetSmart so that more adoptable cats would find loving homes. It began with one PetSmart store in Rochester Hills and has since expanded to three PetSmart stores. A major program milestone was reached in October with the adoption of the 500th MHS cat! In addition to reaching more potential adopters, the off-site program frees up

CAT AND KITTEN ADOPTIONS NOW INCLUDE MICROCHIPPING ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO FIND A FELINE FRIEND AT MHS Now there’s one more valuable reason to find a feline friend at the Michigan Humane Society: All cat and kitten adoptions include free microchipping! Sadly, fewer than 3% of lost cats without identification are ever reunited with their guardians. And since Michigan shelters must hold lost cats and dogs that have no identification for four days before they can be considered for adoption, unidentified strays fill the limited cage space that often is needed for surrendered pets. MHS is hopeful the no-cost feline microchipping will save many lives, as well as help families avoid the heartbreak of forever losing a beloved pet. MHS encourages microchipping for all cats and dogs as a permanent, effective form of identification to be used in conjunction with a visible ID tag. Our centers have experienced some spectacular reunions made possible only by microchips. The modest cost is well worth the peace of mind – even for indoor-only cats. If your pet is not yet microchipped, call one of the three MHS veterinary centers to make an appointment today.

LOW-COST FELINE SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM TOPS 6,500 SURGERIES TAKING THE ‘HEAT’ OUT OF HOMELESSNESS, ONE CAT AT A TIME When does 1 + 1 equal more than 300,000? When our adorable, yet fertile, feline friends go unsterilized. Just one unspayed female cat, her partner and their subsequent offspring can produce exponential cat homelessness and suffering. The good news, of course, is that spaying and neutering is 100% effective in preventing unwanted litters. To help cat guardians who otherwise would be unable to afford spay or neuter surgery for their pets, MHS launched a lowcost program in March 2008. The program welcomes eligible guardians to have their cat or kitten sterilized for $25 through MHS or one of our collaborative partners in the community.

space in our adoption centers and foster homes. Adoptions take place during regular store hours, seven days a week, at the following PetSmart locations: • Rochester Hills, 2724 S. Adams Rd. • Roseville, 20530 13 Mile Rd. • Taylor, 23271 Eureka Rd. Each store houses eight to 14 adoptable cats and kittens, ages 3 months and older, who are ready to go home with their new families, having already been spayed or neutered, brought up-to-date on ageappropriate vaccinations, microchipped, and tested for feline leukemia. Adoption fees vary based on the age of the cat or kitten. In addition, the three stores host periodic MHS adoption events where you also can meet dogs, puppies, kittens and rabbits awaiting new homes. Check our events calendar at www.michigan humane.org for details. MHS applauds major pet-supply retailers, such as PetSmart, for putting principle before profit and helping end animal homelessness by promoting the adoption – rather than selling – of cats and other animals from their stores. We’re on target to complete more than 8,000 sterilization surgeries in the first two years of the low-cost program, resulting in many thousands of saved lives. MHS also routinely sterilizes more than 12,000 companion animals annually, including pets adopted from MHS and owned pets in the care of our three veterinary centers. In addition to reducing pet homelessness and euthanasia, sterilization saves lives by helping to prevent hormonerelated behavior problems that might cause animals to lose their homes, as well as common reproductive tumors and cancers that can take a tremendous physical toll on the pet and a financial toll on the pet’s guardian. For details on the program’s eligibility requirements, visit www.michiganhumane.org.

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MHS CRUELTY INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT AGENTS OF JUSTICE AND PROTECTION FOR ANIMALS SINCE 1913 or nearly 100 years, local animals suffering abuse and neglect have shared a source of hope in the Michigan Humane Society’s cruelty investigators. A legacy of tireless work, limitless compassion and unwavering dedication formally began in 1913 when Michigan’s governor dubbed Arthur C. Curtis as Humane Marshall, giving him the authority to investigate animal cruelty. As the first cruelty investigator for the organization (then known as the Animal Welfare Association), Curtis set a course for justice and protection that MHS continues today. INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT On May 6, 2002, a spotlight centered on the work of the MHS Cruelty Investigation Department with the debut of Animal Cops: Detroit on Animal Planet. The series provided a window into the world of a small team of heroes making a direct impact on the lives of suffering animals. Now, years removed from the filming of the last original episode, it remains an international audience favorite and continues to air in encore presentations.Viewers have responded overwhelmingly with heartfelt calls, e-mails and letters about how Animal Cops: Detroit has changed their own lives by raising their awareness of animal cruelty, showing how to report it, and even inspiring new career directions.

THE WORK CONTINUES Within a few weeks of the series premiere, the MHS Cruelty Hotline experienced a 20% increase in calls, much of which has been sustained years later. Though no longer working with a camera crew in tow, the

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Each year, the MHS Cruelty Investigation Department handles more than 5,000 cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Investigator Michele Baxter brings an unwanted dog to safety.

EMERGENCY RESCUE DIVISION The MHS Rescue Division is a vital part of the Cruelty Investigation and Rescue team. While perhaps not as well known as the cruelty investigators, MHS rescue drivers are no less critical to saving animal lives in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. These specially trained responders assist more than 3,000 injured stray and wild animals each year, including many who are drowning, trapped, or hit by cars. MHS rescue staff often works alongside the investigators on cases requiring additional skilled animal handling, such as dog-fighting raids and animal collector/hoarder houses. And they are adept at carefully assessing a situation; in some cases, what begins as an emergency rescue turns into a cruelty investigation. real-life “actors” – the MHS cruelty investigators – demonstrate the same commitment to animal welfare each day through their unique role, which is equal parts educator, detective and crusader. MichigAnimals set out to document the continuing work of these agents of justice and protection who come to the aid of animal victims in the team’s primary service area of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.

ANSWERING THE CALL Before the cruelty investigators can respond to new cases of cruelty or neglect, the busy department’s two office coordinators receive and document the influx of calls to the MHS Cruelty Hotline. Most situations are reported by compassionate neighbors or passersby, and other leads come from the Detroit Police or Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. On days with extreme weather conditions, the average number of incoming

Feature reports easily can triple the team’s workload. To dispatch help as quickly as possible, the office coordinators pinpoint the exact location for each complaint, gather key details, and prioritize the cases for the east-side and west-side cruelty investigation teams.

PART EDUCATOR With the most common Cruelty Hotline complaints concerning companion animals lacking the food, water or shelter necessary to maintain their state of good health – matters covered by Michigan’s anti-cruelty statutes – these professionals often serve as front line humane educators. Clear, yet tactful, communication is their primary instrument and is used effectively in encouraging pet owners to provide for their animals’ physical and emotional requirements. Follow-up visits also play a major role in protecting these at-risk animals to ensure they continue receiving proper care. When necessary, the investigators will seek to have an individual surrender animal “ownership” to MHS. If an animal is in immediate peril, the investigators can seek to remove the animal and pursue a prosecution when enough evidence is available.

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The health of a skinny dog who has recently given birth to puppies is of concern to the investigators.

animals. Upon tendering care and compassion to animal victims, the team turns to carefully and thoroughly investigating the environment, circumstances and people involved in these criminal acts. Legal procedure and protocols inclusive of requesting warrants, reviewing and handling evidence, and interviewing witnesses are necessary skills and tools required to ensure that those who seek to harm animals are brought to justice.

PART CRUSADER In the field of cruelty investigation, walking into the unknown is an everyday reality. Whether rescuing an animal from a dangerous situation or dealing with unpredictable animals – and their often more-unpredictable owners – these individuals put their personal well-being on the line. In fact, each year, MHS responds to approximately 150 calls related to dog fighting, a cruel practice in which dogs are

It’s certainly true that the MHS cruelty investigation team has witnessed the worst in humankind as it pertains to the intentional mistreatment of companion

THE CAMERAS RETURN: CATCH MHS ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL’S “DOGTOWN” On Jan. 1, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET, animal lovers nationwide will again have the chance to see MHS at work during the season premiere of the National Geographic Channel’s “DogTown.” This special episode, focusing on dog fighting in America, will follow the stories of two of Michael Vick’s former fighting dogs and also highlight the work of the MHS Cruelty Investigation Department on dog fighting cases. Tune in to learn more about the MHS cruelty investigators’ efforts to keep our communities safe, rescue exploited animals, and stop suspected dogfighters in their tracks. Please check your local listings, or visit www.michiganhumane.org or www.natgeotv.com/dogtown for updates.

Investigators Debby MacDonald and Mark Ramos educate a dog owner about the need to bring her underweight outdoor dog, pictured above, inside and improve the dog’s weight. The dog would otherwise not likely survive the coming winter weather. The owner immediately complied, but the team will be back to follow up.

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SPECIAL MHS FRIENDS: RALPH CAPLAN AND MERLIN

While at a home in Highland Park on an unrelated matter, the investigation team makes a chilling discovery – the remains of three pit bulls abandoned long ago.

bred, trained and fought for the entertainment and monetary gain of their owners and other spectators. In addition to exploiting and abusing the dogs involved, this brutal “sport” often is accompanied by activities that can put others in the community at risk, such as illegal gambling of large sums of money, and the selling and possession of drugs and firearms. However, through their expert collection of evidence and testimony in court, the investigators often are able to remove these dogs from their lives of fighting and pain, and bring those responsible to justice.

JUSTICE SERVED: IT’S PRISON FOR LOCAL DOGFIGHTER This summer, in an incredible victory for the animals of metro Detroit, a local dogfighter became the first in the area to be sentenced to prison for charges related solely to dog fighting. While the MHS cruelty investigators played a key role in the successful prosecution, they would be the first to say it all was made possible by teamwork and the dedicated work of others, especially the Detroit Police Department and Wayne County prosecutors Amy Slameka and Raj Prasad, who are part of the county’s special Animal Protection Unit in the 16

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Diamond, a yellow Labrador who is kept outside for part of the day, seems to thank investigators Michele Baxter and David McLeod for bringing straw to insulate his dog house.

prosecutor’s office. Truly, the victories being achieved in the city of Detroit on behalf of the animals are made possible by the many in the city – including local and federal law enforcement, the judicial system, Detroit Animal Control and our concerned citizens – who get involved and help make a difference.

Longtime MHS supporter Ralph Caplan, along with his dog Merlin, has taken a special interest in the needs of the MHS cruelty investigation and rescue personnel. The critical importance of their work on behalf of animals in need inspired Ralph and Merlin – a Labrador/wolfhound mix who had been abused and rescued – to make a special investment in their efforts. With more than 75,000 miles traveled by the cruelty investigation and rescue vehicles each year, Ralph, the owner of NALPAC, Ltd., sought to ensure the continued efficient operation of both divisions by replacing their oldest vehicles. “The work the MHS investigators do every day is crucial because they save animals from some terrible circumstances,” Caplan says. “They carry on with such dedication and determination in spite of, or perhaps because of, the grim situations they often see. We wanted to do something tangible to support this work and to keep the investigators and rescue drivers on the road to help vulnerable animals, in hopes that they can become as fortunate as Merlin did.” Thanks to the Caplans, a specially outfitted animal rescue van, unit #44, went into operation early this year, enabling MHS rescue staff to respond to thousands of calls of animals in distress. In 2008, the Caplans donated unit #42, which is driven by the cruelty investigators handling cases on Detroit’s east side.

Feature FULL-TIME HEROES Whether educating pet owners, directly improving animal lives, investigating a case for prosecution, testifying in court, or spreading MHS’ mission through the media, each of the MHS cruelty investigators is a front line hero who couldn’t imagine any other work. What keeps them going? Knowing they make a difference each day for so many at-risk animals. Along with everyone on the MHS team, the cruelty investigators gratefully acknowledge you, the Michigan Humane Society’s supporters. Without you, MHS could not continue to keep them where they are most needed – on the front lines of animal justice and protection. Learn more about the MHS Cruelty Investigation Department, and review Michigan’s Anti-Cruelty Statutes by visiting www.michiganhumane.org/cruelty. If you witness animal cruelty or neglect, report it to the appropriate authorities immediately: In Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park, call the MHS Cruelty Hotline at 313.872.3401; in other areas, contact the local animal control or police.

HOW YOU CAN BE A HERO Winter can be particularly hard on the animals. Please help ensure the MHS front line heroes can be there to bring hope and help – rescuing, caring and seeking justice for thousands of at-risk animals. To donate, call 1.866.MHUMANE weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or donate securely online at www.michiganhumane.org.

MHS encourages pet owners to keep their animals inside. However, it’s not illegal for dogs to be kept outside if they have a well-constructed dog house and ample supplies of food and unfrozen water to keep the animals in good health. MHS provides free straw to help these animals through the winter.

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his list honors compassionate kids who have so generously made donations to help the dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles and other animals in our care. For lots of ideas, including fundraisers and fun craft projects to help the animals, please visit www.michiganhumane.org. Thank you for being kind kids!

MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS Academy of the Sacred Heart/P.U.P.P. bake sale raised $117.37 Jillian Adolf & Leslie Ventura lemonade stand raised $10.15 All Saints Catholic School 1st Graders raised $508.21 selling homemade dog biscuits and collected supplies Katrina Arrol & Friends lemonade stand raised $35 Bobby & Joey Ash lemonade stand raised $25 Steven Bak $170 and supplies in lieu of birthday gifts Jefferson Barnes Elementary Big Help Club $102.25 Kaila Baroff $36 from her bat mitzvah Claire Brady $100 Brookfield Academy $120 Brookside Brownie Troop #2656 $50 Brownie Troop #38 $60 and supplies Brownie Troop #1280 bottle drive raised $56 Olivia Bucciavelli $20 in lieu of birthday gifts Burr Elementary $200 Gavyn Castor lemonade stand raised $31.70 Cherokee Elementary School 4th Grade Class Story Problem fundraiser $237.84 Tylor Collier donations and supplies in lieu of birthday gifts Emily Comos lemonade stand raised $23 Conant Elementary School Penny Race raised $131.35 Cranbrook-Kingswood Girls Middle School $45 Ryley Decker $50 and supplies in lieu of birthday gifts Emerson Middle School Wacky Wednesday fundraiser $175 Emmanuel Lutheran School $10 and supplies Farmington Central High School $50 and supplies Diego Garcia $15 Garden City High School $258.75 Greenfield Elementary 2nd Grade $50 Grosse Pointe North Diversity Club Talent Show raised $225 Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Pennies for Pets raised $278.59 Haggerty Road Elementary School $648.77 Hamlin Elementary Student Council Penny Wars raised $300 Hill Elementary change fundraiser $190.68 Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit school store raised $30 Independence Elementary Alpha Club recycling fundraiser $213.75 Gabrielle Jaciuk $10 Junior Girl Scouts Troop #40943 $45 and supplies Kelly Krupski/Trinity Lutheran Church $20 Jacob LaForge recycling fundraiser $150

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All Saints Catholic School first graders raised $508.21 selling homemade dog biscuits and collected wish list items.

Tylor Collier, pictured front and center, requested monetary donations and supplies for MHS instead of gifts for her 11th birthday.

Lincoln Elementary Big Help fundraiser $106 Lincoln Park High School $78 Livonia Public Schools $100 Isabella Longo $20 in lieu of birthday gifts Hailey Love bake sale raised $60 Kassandra Mazur $16 Mercy High School Class of 2009 $80 Miller Elementary School $325.21 Monteith Elementary School $1,047 Savannah & Bo Morisot $43 Northville Assembly #29 International Order of Rainbow for Girls $103.10 Notre Dame Marist Academy bake sale raised $197.50 Oakley Park Elementary Student Council $150 Our Lady of the Lakes High School Cutest Pet Contest raised $68 Parkview Elementary $105.86 Ramon Perez $50 Power Middle School class project raised $200 Quarton Elementary School 2nd Grade Class sucker sale raised $930 Mackenzie Quigley $15 Rainbow Elementary School $150 Elizabeth Reese $230 in lieu of birthday gifts Richter Intermediate School Penny Wars raised $333 Riley Upper Elementary $20 and supplies Roosevelt Elementary Keego Harbor Penny Wars raised $416.21 Aleksandra Roszczynska NHS Service Project raised $15 Cal Ruprich $100 St. Fabian Elementary Earth Day fundraiser $386.85 St. Joseph Parish School $842 Ss. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 5th & 6th Grade Sunday School Classes $30 Schoenhals Elementary School bagel fundraiser $100

Marc Buller asked for wish list items for MHS instead of gifts for his 9th birthday.

Stevenson High School $100 Taylor Career and Tech Center fundraiser $100 Troop #815 $34 and supplies Troop #3693 change fundraiser $19.54 Troop #4018 $60 Troop #40066 $5 and supplies Tutor Time Adventure Club Class bake sale raised $78.31 University Hills 5th Grade Class $100 Webb Elementary $140 Western Wayne Skill Center $25 Western Wayne Skill Center Cintas Class $56.50 and supplies Winchester Elementary $400 Wolverine Secure Treatment Center snack cart raised $200

WISH LIST ITEMS Jesse Adler donated centerpieces worth $1,920 Alyvialyn in lieu of birthday gifts Bird Elementary Marc Buller in lieu of birthday gifts Elizabeth Campo Child of Christ Lutheran School Farrand Elementary Kindergarten Crew Girl Scout Troop #736 Girl Scout Troop #2139 McKenzie & Kelsey Hayes Heart of Michigan Girl Scouts Edison Elementary Cluster Jane Lerchen Moonbeams Salvation Army Royal Oak Citadel Jade Myer in lieu of birthday gifts Alexander Hayden Sitner Stevenson High School Taft-Galloway Elementary School Troop #482 Troop #30818 Steven Trudell for his school service project Violet Elementary School 5th Grade Class

Fun for Kids

MAKE THE HOLIDAYS COZIER FOR HOMELESS CATS AND KITTENS Fleece Blanket No-Sew Craft Project INSTRUCTIONS: To Make a Large Blanket Cut two rectangles that are 17 to 18 inches wide by 28 to 29 inches long. Lay one rectangle on top of the other so they completely overlap. Cutting through both layers, cut a 3-inch square out of each corner, and discard them. (See Figure A.) Cut slits 3 inches long by approximately 3/4 inch wide along all four sides. Make the cuts as even as you can. This will look like fringe. Tie individual fringes together, top layer fringe to bottom layer fringe, using double knots. To make it easier, you can skip tying every other fringe.

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ids, do you want to use your craft skills to help homeless animals? The Michigan Humane Society needs cozy fleece blankets for the cats and kittens to curl up on while they await loving homes. The following fleece-blanket craft project is a great way for your family or friends to spend time together this holiday season – or any time of year – while helping animals! First, decide how many blankets you will make, and visit a craft store to purchase the fleece fabric. Then, just follow the easy directions below. Remember to ask an adult before beginning your craft project.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

To Make a Small Blanket Cut two rectangles that are 17 to 18 inches wide by 14 inches long. Follow the rest of the large-blanket directions above.

Graphic (Figure A.) below shows where to make the cuts

❥ Sharp scissors for cutting cloth

❥ Measuring tape

❥ Fleece fabric: Machine-washable fleece in any color (solids preferred), or a printed pattern for one layer and a coordinating solid color for the other layer. One yard of fabric will make two large kitty blankets or four small ones. If sale fabric is purchased, the cost will be about $1.25 for a small blanket or $2.50 for a large one.

HOW TO DONATE THE BLANKETS: You can donate your fleece blankets at any MHS location (see page 2 for our locations and hours). Purrs of thanks for making wishes come true! www.michiganhumane.org

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Tribute Gifts The Michigan Humane Society is grateful for those who have made donations in honor or in memory of people or animals who have touched their lives. 50TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Herman Mary & Jerry Gleba

ANNIVERSARY Buddy the Dog Tobye Stein & Neal Alpiner Carol & Ray Corbin Fr. Ken Kaucheck Ileane & Bruce Thal Laura Berman & Brian Dickerson Mr. & Mrs. Bill Berman Lois & Avern Cohn Mr. & Mrs. David Handleman Lois & Mark Shaevsky Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Kotlarek Tom & Marge Barylski

BAR MITZVAH Jason Eden Goldring Jacob, Melissa, Mike & Karee Strom

BAT MITZVAH Emma Kristaz Christina Fink Lea Chandler Micky & Bud Golden Moore Noa Chandler Micky & Bud Golden Moore

40TH BIRTHDAY Stephanie Granader Mom

60TH BIRTHDAY Donna Donohue Tamela Wilks

75TH BIRTHDAY Mel Rochowiak Jason Gage

80TH BIRTHDAY Ann Huey Charmaine, David & Olivia Ziegeler & Leonard & Alice Treppa Richard Scheffler Micki Bovitz

BIRTHDAY Anthony Fritz Christine Land Barbara Portnoy Jason Lindauer Barbara Rom Rachel & Jessie Jacobs Bruce Thal Clara & Harvey Gordon Christopher Albanese Kathleen & Gerard Albanese Dolores Friedman Celeste Edelman, Jim, Havoc, Kaos, Ripley & Stella Don Dawson Kathy Tisdale

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To donate: Call 1.866.MHUMANE or visit www.michiganhumane.org Dr. Karen Hrapkiewcz Gary, Lisa, Jen, Chris Elizabeth Correa Elsa Jorgensen Mary & Jeff Sorise, Leo & Cindy Gladys Hruska Leslie & Warren Hruska Hayley Sanchez David & Olivia Sanchez Jeff Dobbs Bryan, Leigh & Starsky Dobbs John E. Falk Sherry & John Falk Sherry, Buffy, Willow & John Falk Joseph Zimmel Joseph & Carol Oldenburg Ralph & Catherine Hancox Judy Walker William Walker Keith Meyers Brian, Danielle & Jack Keane Kelly Maliniak Jenn & Ripley Martin, Grace & Keja Loren Thal Ileane & Bruce Thal Madeleine Berman Mort & Brigitte Harris Foundation Maggie Cooney Friends of Maggie Cooney Marge Arbour Lute & Barb Mark & Colleen Olin Rick & Fran Greenup Michael Anuzis Ellen Smith Nicholas Tocco Margaret Tocco Nina Bailey Jason & Kara Bailey Patti Shafer Patricia Reiner Phyllis Heinrich Mr. & Mrs. Larry Eberhart Roger Magerman Cindy Davis Stephanie Price Invescor Ltd. Sydney Shuert Jean & Surya Adams Tanner Wells Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Neil

GRADUATION Dr. Sarah Jacobs Dorothy & Murray Mahlin Sam Rosenbaum Dennis Deutsch Joanne Sangal Susan Tomajko

MARRIAGE Aubrey & Scott McEvoy Jennifer Magee Chris Boyd & Gretchen Gohsman Robyn Gohsman Debra Levantrosser & George Setman Helen, Chuck & Laura Carpeaux Linda & Patrick O’Neill Margaret Sasena Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bricker Mr. & Mrs. Bricker Mr. & Mrs. Scott Shurin Nikki Piersol

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sager Mr.& Mrs. Andrew Sager Mr. & Mrs. Brett Pfeifer Claire Pfeifer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Furmuehlen Karen Winston Richard & Stephanie Pratt Michele Ann & Brian Hintz Robert & Renee Suci Jacqueline Migan & Angel Stephanie Potter Stephanie Potter

RETIREMENT Cindy Finnigan The Arbit Family James Yoder Michele Bates Joyce Janicki HAP Robin & Mike Gillis Troy Education Association

IN APPRECIATION OF… Michael Chaffee & Abby Nancy Kornfield

IN HONOR OF… Amy Settles Berman Nancy Combs Andrei Costantino IMA Consulting Andy Wesley Mom & Dad Anne Stolar Evelyn Paxton Barb, Sandie, Janet & Angie Marge Cass Bear & Ripley Halliburton Marc Halliburton Bob Lutz Late Show Cagney & Lacey Marcy Amble Ching Tsai Sharp Anne Sharp Chris & Kevin Collins Susan Pushman, Kim, Jim, Coach & Karl Darlene DeWalsche LifeSkills Dave Howland & Ken Streng Barbara & Shawn Lewis-Lakin David, Rose, Erika, Megan & Lauren Buczkowski Erika Roesler Howard Thomas Jr. Nan & Lee Berke Susan & Hugh Bray The Reynolds Family David Howland, Ken Streng & Daisy John & Nancy Howland Diane Sulka Daryl McCue Dick Lockhart James Gaudette Doctors & Staff of the Rochester Hills Clinic Catherine Haar Dr. Andrea Nordrum Sara Mann Dr. William Miles Rush University Psychiatry Residents

Eric Fracalossi Sloane Quealy Gail Eynon & Paul Loffreda Catherine Borza Gale Frentz Genna Fritz Glynn Nancy Cheladyn Guests of Kathleen Surmanian & Casey Segraves Kathleen Surmanian & Casey Segraves Heather Cirner Darlene Covell Jackson Jacobson-Bonder Julie Christy Jane Matson Mr. & Mrs. Ben Snyder Joanie Wilding Gerard Wilding Judy Trombley Law Offices of Joseph A. Lavigne Justin & Jenna Lynda Glasser Kelly Keith Patricia Meyers, Lisa Keith, Devon Berry Kitt Nancee Hollady Kylie Andrea Weiss Laura & Lew Tillman Sandy & Richard Simon Linda & John Axe Stephanie & Peter Kurzina Linda Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Alex MacDonald Linda Lanci & Susan Golberg AMA Detroit Lucine Kalajian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kalajian Marcia Harris Natalie Harris & Eric Senne Mary & Joseph Penny Cley Mary Ellen Mooney Liam, Nico Whitney, Paget, Rex & John Mooney Max Joan Boram Maxine Berman Mr. & Mrs. Burt Mahler McCarty Debbie & Mark Snethkamp MHS Rescue Department Barbara Ann Stefanowicz Deborah Stull Millie Simons Lois & Avern Cohn Mollie the Therapy Dog Rita Shendel Mr. & Mrs. Chris Harkins Nola Powell Mr. & Mrs. George Gauchey Friends at KUKA Mr. & Mrs. George Gauchey Michael Collins Mr. & Mrs. Kavilash Chawla Uncle Bill, Aunt Martha and Christopher Uncle Doug & Aunt Nancy Larsen Mr. Sox Deborah Blair

Natale Tammie Pintus Palmer Golding Joyce Golding Paul Elsey & Stacy Porter Paul Elsey & Stacy Porter Peg Noble Russell Noble Sandy, Jeff & Emma Streberger Professor Norma Goldman Adult Learning Institute Puzzles Suzanne Opdyke Reesey Flint Daniel Sandberg Rick & Cat Ruffner Bob, Mary Ann & Meredith Bury Robert Bledsoe Sheila & Ryan Elliott Robert Lane Kevin Lane Romeo & Sweetpea Mr. & Mrs. Robert Krupkin Ron Greer Ryburn Brown Rose Bledsoe Ryan & Sheila Elliott Rudy Jansen Sharon O’Leary Russell Noble Sandy, Jeff & Emma Sally Johnson Karleen Maurin Scarlett Rose, Saatchi Lulu, Samantha Lynn, Shannon Marie Mr. & Mrs. Henry Brynski Sherry & Nick Seifert Nancy, Mike & Downey Family Susan Peshl Michelle Beattie Uncle Brady Bad Cat Donna Bunnell Virginia Mazurek Siersma Retiree Group Wedding Guests Amanda & Josh Marko Wedding Guests & Party of Mark & Rebecca Benedettini Mr. & Mrs. Mark Benedettini Wedding Guests of Anna Chesley & Christopher Steele Mr. & Mrs. Hal Smith III Wilogene Witamborski Janet Puchalski Wylie Suci Jacqueline Migan & Angel

IN THE NAME OF… Alicia Hunger Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C. Bailey & Shady Denise & David Valentine Daniel Szwaluk Dan & Sharon Szwaluk Hailey Debeliso Ellen Debeliso Maxie Robert Spaulding Mr. & Mrs. Carol Augustine Mr. & Mrs. Cari Eideh Patricia Bennett Prezillian Peterson Tim Moelker Survey Research Associates, Inc.

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Tribute Gifts FOR REMEMBERING… Claire Duchene Memorial Bird-a-Thon D. M. Cook Dorothy MacKay Ellen Christensen & Lyle Russell Jill Koney Daly Kathleen Moloney & Edward Egnatios Lynn & Vincent Borowski Marianne McGuire Mark Bendure Nichole Karr Rob Duchene Stewart McMillin Terrence McCabe Wanda Sobiegraj Yvette Brooks

IN MEMORY OF… A.J. Raymond Rosales Abbey Dr. & Mrs. Russell Wm. Miller Abby Don Garlit & Bee Friedlander Abby Colvin Bonnie, Dave, Tim, Tonia, Marybeth, Clayton, Frankie, Kathy, Lisa, Dan, Jim & Karen Abby Sebaly Christine Davis Abigail Mary Jo Torriglia Ace, Rambo & Foxy Roberta & Richard Hinton Adam Mahar G4S Laura Fognini Mr. & Mrs. Raymon Zarras Tom & Nadine Magee Adell Dankert Mark Siebert Agnes Kathy Stricker & Maryann Lecomb Agnes Heller Ignatios Voudoukis, M.D. Aileen Hinds Donald & Georgia Rasmussen Alan Mahar Chuck & Sandy Krieve Albert Varga & Krypton Bob & Helen Borne, Kathy Pfaffenberger & Marcy Youngs Alfred Blacha Alison Freer Doug & Jackie Freer

Ali Steinman May 1, 1990 – May 15, 2009 In loving memory Chuck & Sheree Steinman

Alice Elaine Fieldman & Mark Sims Alice Hennessy Alma Bershas & The Varians Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson Roberta Angelo Village Fine Arts Association All Our Beloved Pets Anne Culver Alma Terise Burnett Mr. & Mrs. William Linstruth Althea Pourcho Joanne Hoffman Judy Pourcho Scott & Denise Landis Wayne State University Department of Psychiatry Alvin Priehs Carol Zurcher Thomas Thomas Andrea Renee Argo Delores Argo Andrew Worrall Dick & Judy Morrissett Jack Bianco Jay Sugrue, Mary Sugrue, The Joseph Sugrue & Jean LeCompte Families Pam Rossi, Jackie Shoemaker, Mike Redmer & Val Smith, Karen & Rob Sanford, Roxy & John Corse, Sandy & Frank Pelton Andy Allan Brant Freer Angel Ava & John Burkard Angela Rosenberger Vern & Evie Wheat Angele Desmet Donald Desmet Robert Foster Angeline Rosenberger Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gruley Ann Griggs Kathy Stricker & Maryann Lecomb Ann Opperthauser Gail Corey Mrs. Orval Opperthauser Anne Perkins Cathy Kopp, Chris Mulka, Marcee Grunow, Glennese Koss & Jackie Cunningham at Outpatient Clinic Marion Johnesee Mr. & Mrs. Maher Susan Winay Vera Macklem Ariel Nancy & Darrell Bratt Arlene Guterrez Danielle & Bradley Gutierrez GST Innovation Center Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pricer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shomo Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lisek Sharon Reinke Aspen Lisa & Bassel Asti Veurink Jan, Mike, Millie & Mia Audrey Nordstrom Kourtney Nordstrom Aunt Mary Bick Sue Berkal

Austin Fallscheer In loving memory Jana, Michael, Casandra, Angie, Kevin, Kelly, Cathie & Christina Avis Rankin Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Dryer B.J. Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Vandegrift Bandit Mr. & Mrs. John Moran Barbara Brown Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Troyanek Barbara Czapski Special Ed Ancillary Staff Barbara Keoshian Tom & Gwen Guthrie Barbara Purdy Mr. & Mrs. Russ Timmer, Mr. & Mrs. Don Timmer, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Frens Barbara Saxton Abart Properties Corporation Barbara Weitzman Bass Dorothy Chomicz Bean Hosking Lynn, Rich, Tony & Coco Bear Cooper Christine Cooper Bear Marcum Nadine DeBusk Bear Murray Jennifer Lucas Bear Zorwick Larry Kuczmarski Beauford Ivan Behrmann Bella Herdon Aaron & Annette Engler Benji, Cuddles & Shadow Peggy Dinello Bernice Schokaert Mr. & Mrs. Dave DeHem Betsy The Lowry & Lepri Families Betsy Brice Larry, Kathy, Kyle & Kristin Andersen/Smith Betty Bowen David & Ilyne Bowen Blossom Meredith & George Bo Frances Presnell Bobby Winer The Vanguard Team Bobra Jean Parker Mike Frendt & Friends at AT&T Bonnie Poledink Harry & Bee Davis Bootie Phyllis Memmer Brian Cato Laura Hennessy Margaret Ashley Pat Barney

Brian McKenzie Comerica Bank Diane Stone Gregory Goleniak Helen Arsenault Jennie Cook Jon Bilstrom Kimberly Stringer-Taylor Maria Power Mary & Joseph Buttigieg Susan Schmidt Theresa & Tony McDonnell Bridger Christina Lafter Buck “Joe” Zimmerly Suzanne Zimmerly Buddy Mike & Debbie Honsowetz Buddy Boy Raquel Ross Buddy Schubring Adam Schubring Buffy Carol Muckenhirn Button All Your Friends Callie Maluse Mark Hatley Candis Woodstock Jayne Murphy Candy Bob & Kay Ritchie Candy Woodstock Ann Hepler Lynne & Michael Kukes & Friends Carlotta Moore Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zibell Carol Stevens Marilyn & Andrew Nix Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bugenski The Swindall Family Tom & Karen Tremonti Carole Graebner Frankenmuth Insurance Carolyn Lundy Donna Criscuolo Carolyn Mukrdechian Kenric Mukrdechian Carolyn Roberts Henry & Tracy Testa South Redford Church of Christ Catherine Trepanowski Karen Fitzsimmons Cayman Antoinette Morosky Celeste “Sam” DiLegge Al Skoropa Antonia Lisa DiLegge Delano Valenti Frank Iannuzzi Mr. & Mrs. Barry Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Ben Henson Mr. & Mrs. Bill McQuiston Mr. & Mrs. Eric Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Fred Phifer Celia Tonkovich Sandra Hamlin Charlene Lynch Fred Zaber, Denise Montana & Patrice Morrison Michael & Jane Mrla Charles Hawk Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rademacher Charlie Krueger Becky Kolinski

Charlie Parrish Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Knarr Chelsea Gail Zabowski Cheri Fant MI Chapter of the New England MGT Register Chestnut Isabelle Paterson Cheyenne Cummins Anna Stinson Chip Brenda & Robert Walker Chloe Karol Nagy, Liz DeMaggio, Irene Akom, Mary Raguso Mary Ellen Hreben Melinda, Walter & Jasey Family Christine Nees Gisela Mueller Churchie Mr. & Mrs. William Sanders Claire & Sunny Beth & Barbara Heath Claire Duchene Grace Robinson The Paddocks Clancy & Family Mary Schick Clare Winkler Helene & Gil Friedman Cleva Foerster Carol Wright & Betty Smoots Clyde, Cherished Friend John Dytyniak Coco Marcia Parven Coconut Susan Kostrzewa

Cody & Luna In loving memory Ken & Nancy Golos Connie Smith Paula Allen Constance Joan Jackson Livonia Public School Central Office Complex Cookie Marlene Crow Cooper Julie & Jay Cooper Hudson Friends at CCS Mr. & Mrs. Gordon T. Ford Jr. Corky Beth Callahan Stephanie Jones Cynthia Garrison Thomas Althoff Cynthia Wallgren Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Pulte Daisey Bridgeman The Razons Dakota Darlene Covell Dan McMillan Jerome Moceri

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Tribute Gifts Dan Tannheimer Robin Johnson Darlene Hagan John Bukowski Darwin Muffet McKeand Dave Nicholson Richard Shepherd, Jack Frank, Dan Darland, Carole Hoyle Planning Commission in Monitor Twp. of Bay City David Earl Angela Earl Terry Keenan David Harrell Donna Gonzalez, Tony Price, Judy Meininger Linda Ewing Mark Naess, Mike Dwyer, Red Evans, Jim Shake Sarah Doyle Sharon Meadows David Kanners Martha Sempliner Mr. & Mrs. William Chapman David Wigton Anne Ford Employees of Continental Screw Conveyor & Cleform Tool Margaret Alderton Mr. & Mrs. Robert McQueen David Wingerter Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Maureen Hudak & Andrea Hudak Erika, Jimmy, Tonya, Jolene, Elaine & Andrea Marguerite Wickert Mr. & Mrs. Jim Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Joe Power Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Pilarski Debbie Rusnock Jill Dalessandro Delilah Elizabeth Venettis Derrick Wourman Bill Heil Diana Vance Kristine Walworth Dick Lockhart The Graley Family Dog Who Perished in Fire Koepsell Education Center Dolores Jermov Janice Davison Dolores Puwal Raymond Puwal Dolores Taylor Cindy & Dave Damian Don Niedzielski Dick & Barbara Krueger Donald Budd The Pakledinaz Family Donald Holzen Curt & Linda & Kelli Lesnau Jeff, Lisa, Ben, Alex & Ava Kevin & Cindy LaForest Donelda McDonald Dan Schulte & Jennifer Beattie Dani, Trav, Les, Nate, Mom & Dad UHY Advisors William & Diann Larance Tim & Sharon Andrews Yvonne Spencer Donna Doemer Dr. John, Dr. Norman Mac Dermid and Families

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To donate: Call 1.866.MHUMANE or visit www.michiganhumane.org Donna Hatfield Angie Perazza Doris Newman Linda Korb Doris Serges Intraco Corporation Doris Sontag Joy Wong Dorothy “Bonnie” Williams Betty Ancell Cassie Joe Somoni Jamie Spurgeon Shereen & Jonathan Martus Vee Kram Dorothy Anne Flory Thelma Walker Theresa Charlesworth Dorothy Caunt Electrical Workers Local No. 58 Richard Sewell The English Girls Dorothy Dils Jerry & Joann McCarthy Dorothy Dorosh Debra Dorosh Dorothy Fleeger Eileen Fleeger Dorothy Fry Glenna Stevens Dorothy Purdy Mr. & Mrs. Eric Sayre Dr. Harold Usndek Ruth, Tanya & Gail Dr. Lois Holland Ann Bailey Kay Dent Loretta Miles Rick & Catherine Krawczeski Dr. Owen Berger Beacon Baptist Church Debbie & Ron Marshall Dr. Karl Lyngaas Erika & Joe Marullo Linda Harmon Mary Ann Jeffery Ray & Mary Beth Parker Sheryl, Lee & Kathryn Wenskay & Kolten Holliday The Adamczyk Family Dr. Sidney Weber Dr. Daniel Sudakin Dude Arnold & Terry Shulman Duncan Ronzi Holly Ronzi & Ricco Dutchess Matthew Mark Earl Lebert Mr. & Mrs. Michael Morin Echo Fabacher Ruth, Brian, Mary Ann, Nicholas & Jonathan Edith McBee Carol Magnuson Edmund Benson Mr. & Mrs. James Hoehner Susan Pichert Edward Dobson Deana, Makala & Yvonne Edwin St. John Neighborhood Friends Sears Holdings Associates Elaine Bumford Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Miller Elaine Collick David Collick

Elaine Woodruff Jennifer & Jay Higginbotham El Dean Goltz Alicia Pulley Mr. & Mrs. Jack McGuire Eleanor Laskowski Bonnie Edmon Elizabeth “Betsy” Hopkins Mina & Dianne Hanna Elizabeth Monforton Alan & Diane Amendt Ellen Kathy Rice Ellen & Les Siegel Jim & Stephany Austin Ellie Ileane & Bruce Thal Randy & Sue Smith Eloy Martinez Lino Martinez Elsa Catherine Walbecq Elsie Jesse & Richard Burton Emu Kitty Jeff, Stacey, Robbie, Tyler & Brendan Bettelon Erin Gillis Leisha Gorski Eston Goodell Betty Heckman Ethel McRobb Mr. & Mrs. Charles George Eugene Skonieczny Carol McGlynn Evalyn Angle Betty Anga, Mike & Andrea Kipp, Dennis Anga Evelyn Boyd Co-workers & Friends in Bed Control Donna Todd Evelyn Delong Helen Carey Evelyn Irene Natzel Michael & Carol Harris Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Weber Evelyn Kitcher Denise Lowe Evelyn Latch OpTech Father of Annette Sirriana The Finance Dept. Faye Schneidt Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Haas Flonnie Pennington Gail Reynolds & Jackie Reich Fran Hutter Robert Warren Frank Ashby Ilene & Marion Mr. & Mrs. Ken Beres Yellow Pages Association Frank Camps Patricia Allen Frank Celizic Cheryl & Dick Lippert Frank Dunne Annette & Michael Jan & Beverly Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lenhoff Mr. & Mrs. Chris Doinidis Frank Migan Ava & John Burkard Kevin Conrad & Carol Ann Cwiek Leo & Vita Buffa

Frank Poniatowski Alice Wachol Franklin Henning Amy & Stephen Henning Freckile1 & Freckkile2 Richard Papp Fred Heuer Cheryl Heuer Fred Martindale Greg & Janet Frederick Law Brendel Heights Property Association Frederick Minster Steven Yeutter Gabbydog Cynthia Wals Gabriel A. Trimper Rita Runchock Gary Gagnon Valerie Mason, Dolores Clark, Lori Simons, Bonnie Kargel Genevieve Morin Mr. & Mrs. John Hatherhill Rob Hatherhill George Elizabeth Ferguson George Blackman Sharon Griffee George Graor Jr. Edward & Marge Stone Ellen & Jim Cokewell Olympia Mursan Virginia Gillow George Karbal Joyce Stoughton-Kim Gepetto Jason Conti Gerald Bratton Vern Horn Gerald Kniaz Laura Kniaz Geraldine Stahl Renee Schoen & Lisa Griffiths Gertrude Hauswirth Mona & Bill Minish Susan, Colleen & Brian Schuldeis Ginger, Cuddles & Tiger Ginny Dimsa Gizmo Amy Smith Gladys Cheal Erika, Kathryn & Janet Smith James Minton Lorraine (Smith Simmer) Davis Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dobosenski Patricia Cheal Robert Simmer Walter & Joyce Simmer Glenn Morden Betty Morden Grace Chivas Barbara Todd, Heidi & Hannah Maloney Dan & Jan Zolik David Bowlin Harry Fain Kathleen & Dan Kelly, Keith & Helen Corbeil Kathy Caster Marlene Maige, Michele Magnan, Ernest Maige MFDA-District 6 Mount Elliott Cemetery Association Mr. & Mrs. Art Shahly

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ruggiroli Mrs. F. Weber Randy & Lisa Young Ron & Jim Suszann Weston Grace Muckle Darretta Ferasin Judith Moore Sweet Pat & Jim Orr Gracie Buchman Lori Karbal & Muddy Grandmother of Cheri Taylor The Finance Department Grandmother of Presley Sims The Finance Department Greg Pelgus Sisters & Friends from Glen Peters School Gretta Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Harris Gus Cifelli Albert & Debra Holtz Danny & Marjorie York Erika, Kathy & Janet Smith George Googasian Jennifer Brantley Mr. & Mrs. Joel Feick & Lucas Mr. & Mrs. John Panelli Robert Cascardo William Bolle Gwennie & Hiedi Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zimmermann Gypsy & Cocoa Jackie Giannamore Hannah Connie Jose Hans Mr. & Mrs. Fred Pellegrene Harold Pourcho & Butch Joanne Hoffman Harrison Laskowsky The Tate HQ Harry, Royce & Speedy Mr. & Mrs. William Webb Harvey Schwartz Sophia Shaw Heckel & Jeckel Beth Heleski Heidi Verla Pressley Helen Elliott Ruth Schlesser & Mary Lou Parlato Helen Hintzen Al Rosin, Kevin Huntsman, Tonya Pirker, Matt Ludlow Helen Kaminski Joy Hopkins Mr. & Mrs. Scott Emery Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston House Supervisors Helen Maher Frank Barresi & Daughter Helen McBride Andreas Gardens Helen Montolio Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Breitmeyer Helen Simonds Teegarden Annie Clark Brian Horvath Bridget & David Turner John Crimando Liz & Tom Maniaci Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cook Mr. & Mrs. John Gear

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Tribute Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Richard Humes Richard & Ruth Monley Tom Unverzagt Val Corradi Helena Bushek Elizabeth Sardy Hanan & Samia Henley Handelsman Dr. Denise Handelsman Hilda Sue Stern Hobie Marilyn Casha Howard Beder David Matthews Howard Keyworth John, Carol & Rachel Keyworth Hugo “Joe” Waltzer Felix Adler Irene Bowlin David Chivas & Ron Rice Irene Straub Elissa, Chad, Donna, Matt, Joyce Isabel Lloyd Kim Homberger Isabell Wilson Carlene Fulton Ivy Eilertson Susan Eilertson J. Douglas Mathieson Terry & Sandy Wilson Jack Carole & Harvey Rabinowitz Jack Chilingirian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maccani Jack Ribbing Danette, Robert & Cheyanne Delgado John Cooper Jack Zamiatala David Matthews Jackie Thrapp Cindy Takai Jadzia Chuslo Gary & Brenda Chuslo Jake Alicia Grazioli Chris Le Clerc & Barb Sikora Mr. & Mrs. Gene Michalski Robert & Mary Kroll Jake Harriss Jason Conti James Beall Betty Hauser Debbie Somerville Erwin & Patricia Kirchner Laura Diver & Judy Fulkerson Mark & Cindy Richards Med-Pass, Inc. Rob & Tera Deni Steven & Cecilia Strine James Bowman Gene Gugan James Parrott Avanti Press, Inc. The Collettas James Pryor Kathy Smar Peggy Duvall & Family S. Scambiatterra The Kramer Family Janet Chapin Heller Machine Tools, L.P. Sherri Hansen

Janet Trese Mr. & Mrs. Morris Flett Tim Boyer & Tom Kulpa Janette Palma Guardian Industries Corp. Jason Doll Jason Rogers Mapes Insurance Agency Inc. Jax Mike & Darcy & the Girls Jax Duffy Rick, Mike, Gabe, Mari, Aaron & Beckie Jean Kolankowski Jeffery Coble Jean Mossner Mimi & Vic Koppang Jean Tierney Mr. & Mrs. John Tierney Jeanette Goldberg Linda & Terry Jeanne Boxell MEEMIC Insurance Co. Jeannie Grosbeck Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Pernick Jeffrey Blau Douglas & Lynda Thal Jennifer Bette The Betea Family Jennifer Irby Mr. & Mrs. Dave Durkin Jerome Timothy Ziemba Your Faithful Kitties, Bob, Frank, Willie & Panda Cheryl Phillips Jessie Jon & Kathleen Meldrum Jewel Darlene Bowman Susan Roegner Joan Cotter Tom, Meg, Emily & Eric Joan Stern Marjorie Geisel Joan Stewart Linda Wharton Joan Thomas Robert Pinegar Joanie De Long Marla Maiuri Jocelyne Pare Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Barylski Jodi Buckner Edward Allen Jody Carol Muckenhirn Joey Patricia Wirth John Ambrose Butzel Long John Brown Al & Karen Phillips John Cook Ben & Diana Henson Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Petinga Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morley Rani Mathura John J. Underwood Mr. & Mrs. Jack Underwood John Jennings Kim, Lizbeth, Nicki, Kathryn, Carolyn, Brian, Lindsay, Lynette, Sarah John Krobock Michael & Barbara Layton

John McCue Tracey Peterson John Weiland Jr. Dearborn High School Diana Bott Diane Thompson DLWC Mr. & Mrs. Ted George Johnnie Gillespie Allard & Fish Dave, Deb, Ralph, Dan & Staff Johnny Joan Feldmann Mr. & Mrs. John Underwood Joni Towar Mrs. Wm. Mulkey Joseph DeMaggio St. Patrick Parish Joseph Paterson Joseph Pagano Joseph Scalabrino Linda Rapske

Joshua Fischer In loving memory Oakland County DHS District 4 Office Joyce Drew Karen Freedman & Aunt Ernie Joyce Finney Art Nitzsche Joyce Shelley Alice Niemi Joyce Soderholm Edward & Betty Navoy Judith Lawrence Gil & Suzanne Bastien John & Sandy Dahlerup Ruth Schlesser & Mary Lou Parlato Julia Gaye Savage Scott Savage Julia Polefka Dolores Werner Family Helen OBremski Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mueller Mr. & Mrs. Tony Pasko Julie Reis Ann Madden

June Colbeth Anderson Ann Simpson June Handley Charles Handley June Paddy Diane Addley Mr. & Mrs. William Edie The Lucadams Timothy Warner June Wilmet Barbara Keen Lois Norman Kahlua Reese Karen Brotherton Karen Davis John & Pam Emery Karen Green Patricia, George & Roscoe Karen Hendrian Marge & Tom Barylski Karen Kay Schultz Mr. & Mrs. Bud Schultz Karen Lee Sierota Karen Gruse, Kevin, Ryan & Jenna Karin Jusino William Benedict & Niccole Karma (Karmen Miranda) All your friends Heather Pauli & Keith Lenart Kathleen Fletcher Jodie & Ryan Floyd Kathleen Goudreau Angela Goudreau Elnora Borden Jodie at Kay Automotive Graphics Steven Mabowitz Katie Edford Tim Wirkus, Anne Jones & Pups

Kaylee In loving memory Joseph Pittinato

Kelly My sweet little girl Kathleen Sullivan

Julius Caesar Good & faithful friend Paul & Pat Seibold

Ken Bumford Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Miller Ken Butterfield Friends at Sayre Elementary School Kim Kiser Marilyn Elmendorf Kimberly Aldrich Eleanor Aldrich

Kimberly Indish Al & Grace Lugg, Dawn Indish, Dennis & Diana Callahan, Heather & Brent Emily Horn, Beverly Candele & Family Rita Olszewics & Terry & Cindy Mullins Kirk Denler Barbara Kasler Kirsten Coble Mr. & Mrs. Steve Parsons Kitty Judge Marc & Lori Barron Kodi John & Bobbie Antosh Kylie Sandy, Jeff & Emma Streberger Lancelot LJ & Betsi Bastian Lane Scott Debbie Vitale Maura Ann & Deirdre McBreen Mr. & Mrs. E. Hawkinson Nory Settineri Larry Matthews David, Katie & Lizzie Andrea Jeff, Brady, Kris & Rick Small The Lyons Family Lavena Bucci Susan Meredith, Julie Meredith & Dan Goldberg Lawrence Mathews Carol Cooper Dr. & Mrs. Roger Byrd Jane Pan-Luo Linda Mathews Michelle Romig & Family Ron & Barbara Stevens Waterford Mott High School Lee Danis Betty & Bob Gonko Renate Rosenkranz Lena Logomarsino Danele, Jen & Michele Collins Leonard Koskodan Alice Koskodan Leonard Zubroff, M.D. Tay Johnson Leonardo Valerie Hein Lexie Tod & Laura Caron Liberty Belle (Libby) Arcari Nancy Graham Linda Bisballe Mary Knobloch Linda Bogman Warren & Mireille Wilkinson Linda Graham Paul & Tamela Gibbs Linda Linebaugh Bea Anderson Bruce Linebaugh Chris & Debbie Rudy Herman & Margaret Schnieders Lisa Green Larry Friedman Lizzie Timmis Barbara Tate-Renaud Lois Williams Carol Erz Lola Cummings Wloch Heather & RJ Lola Torossian JoAnn Voletti

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Tribute Gifts Lothar Spang Dorothy Fox Louie Wolfrum Phyllis Memmer Louis Pieknik Mr. & Mrs. Steve Zechar Louise Stuur Dr. William Roth Lt. Kenneth Culver Anne Culver Lucille Falk Perry & Keith Morgan Robert Webster Lucy Lisa Cohen Tina & Elizabeth Lynne Reardon Jackie Seaver Mabel & Edie Florek Kimberly, Amy, Jennifer & Nancy Maddie Respecki Laura Respecki

Maggie McDonald Her Mom’s little angel Your friends at Learning Care Group Mamma Cat Estelle Johnson Manda Foxy Jon & Gretta Mandy Cathy Jones Diane Roberts Marbles Jeannine Davidson

Marcus & Muffy Forever in my heart Sandra Rubin

Marcy LeMoyne Richard & Sara LeMoyne Margaret Cosmenco Rebecca Soifer Margaret Finzel Mr. & Mrs. Robt Finzel Margaret Pauley Ken & Chris Pauley Mr. & Mrs. Donald MacDonald Mr. & Mrs. William Chapman Margaret Riley Frances Brodeur

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To donate: Call 1.866.MHUMANE or visit www.michiganhumane.org Margaret Vingerelli Carol & Mike Kadar Margot Kessner Helen Stewart Marie Brazill Liz & Gary, Marg & Keith, Liz Alcott, Marie Jipson, Martha & Dick Patricia Abramczyk Marie Celizic Ann Griffin Ann Marie Armaly Beverly & Ben Burns Cheryl & Dick Lippert Ileane & Bruce Thal Judy & Peter Bailey Libby & Brian Palmer Marta Diffen Mr. & Mrs. David Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Roszka Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rochowiak Nicole & Ross Lerner Robert Lutz Marion Pilat Chris & Bridget Pilat & Family Marjorie Rocheleau Allen & Marjorie Murphy Dick Burton Mr. & Mrs. Ron Holler Mark Schmidt Barbara Anne Glover Martha Bagozzi Cindy & John Martha Beach Judy & Tom Brown, Jan & Richard Luce, Phyllis & Ray Wright, Vilma Savoy Marvin Scott Florence Scott Mary Ann Harrison Charlene Jagow & Joel Doug & Shirley Hurcomb Mary Ann McDonald Patrick & Linda Dorr Mary Ellen Pilon Jeff & Cheryl Buckthorpe Mr. & Mrs. Lou Headrick Telep, Buck & Jankowski Families Mary Estes Janet Lynn Wood Mary Mooney Peter & Leslie Malcolmson Mary Lou Boresch James Kaiser Mary Lou Gividen Larry Gividen Mary Matthews John, Jill, Jenny, Justin, Jaclyn & Rosemary Mary Zotter Amy Prouty Detroit Regional Chamber Sharon & Sheila Brezina Staff of the Office for Catholic Schools-Archdiocese of Detroit Maryann Harrison Robert Wenzel Masa Sone Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Tsuha Pamela Glowacz Wally Tsuha Max Barbara Bohdanowycz Becky Grajewski

Maximilliam Claudia Mortorff Mazi Betty Gonko McCarty Suci Jacqueline Migan & Angel McGee Deanna Parsi Michael Bradley David Bradley’s friends & coworkers at Computer Sciences Corporation Michael Carriere Kerry Willhoft Michael Defer South Lake Schools Michael O’Mara Cynthia Guenther-Arcaro Michael Regiec Barbara Husak Sara Fiellman Mike Radowicz Financial Aid Office at Baker College Milan Cook Donna Topinka Jane Hardy The Villas of Pine Ridge Condominium Association Mildred Warren GPESPA Comfort Keepers David Belmonte Jenkins, Magnus, Volk & Carroll, P.C. Krause Elementary School Nancy Connor Shirley Hugger Millard Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bush The Federal Division Millie Randazzo Jacqueline Migan & Angel, Frank & Theresa Migan Ming Deborah Blair Miss Beasley “Wiseman” Duffy Pat & Pete Danielson Missy “Kitty” Ella Nagy Missy & Sandy David Chivas & Ron Rice Missy Stawski Marlene Stawski Missy Valenti Anna Stinson Mister, Ziggy & Sancho Mr. & Mrs. Richard Anderegg Jr. Misty Patricia Mayers Mollie April Andres Mollie the Therapy Dog Rita Shendel Molly Dog Scouts of America Troop 109 Molly & Sarah Sandee Grez Mom of Theresa Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Kim Watzke Monica Rekowski Susie Frazer Monster Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Gerson Mother of Chan Simmonds Vicki & Jack Ziegler

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Maher Frank Barresi & Daughter Mr. Gobb NewFields, LLC Mr. MacDonald Cora Michael Muriel Rosenbaum Diane Jankowski Nancy Bernier House Nancy Jewett & Family Nelson Broglin Jr. Friends at Lamphere High School Nitro Faraci Carol Lawrence & Rosemary Meyecic Noel Rob Hatherhill Norma Howell The Knitters Norma MacDonald Nada Popovich Norma Riebe Friends at TMP Sylvia Kennedy-Carrasco Norma Robinette Tom Robinette Nutmeg Steve & Jan Kinney O.B. Karen Orr & The Babies Olivia Gretchen Marjorie Hughes Olly Harper Chuck Rondeau Dave & Jaime Dobronos Jan Lubic Stella Prybala, Donna & Gary Fuller Oprah Bosbous Gustafson Brad & Jeff Otter Dean Kelly McCracken Otto Boland Linda Manni Motor State Electric, Mike, Tim, Joe, Robert Pat Ferguson Roman Arce Patricia & John Hartman Mary Gallagher Patricia Gildersleeve Bill Love Marian McCaslin Patricia Schwimmer Mary Ceccanese, Lori, Mark, Matt, Michelle and Families Patrick McAlinden Center for Automotive Research Colleen McAlinden Mais Financial CPU Mike & Marybeth Newman Roger & Lisa Hart Pele Saxon Leona Williams Pepper Jane Taylor Pepsi Alyce Smith & Chessie Perry Jack & Aviva Robinson Peter Deuel Dawn Peterson Petey the Mangler James & Jo Marie Shier

Phil Cutler Larry Cohen Philena Davis Mr. & Mrs. Bernd Scheinpflug Phyllis Walrad Charlotte Singewald & Phyllis Busch Juliet Sabit, Kathy Stricker & Maryann Lecomb Mari Terbrueggen Mona Bailey Pong Leslie & Scott Poochie Joseph Wrobel Princess Harris Joan Ruzicka Puck Mr. & Mrs. William Thurston Quest Jean Pletcher R. W. Montgomery Shirley Hugger Ralph Chrysler Col. & Mrs. Charles Cone Kiwanis Club of Plymouth-Canton Breakfast Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Bennett Ralph Dasey Ann Marie Dodge Friends at NAVAIR, Fidelity & Cubic at E-2 Training site in Norfolk, VA Jeffrey Lowe, Katie Cook Ravel Kathy Paul Raymond Cebulski Fred Maibach Rebecca Krajewski Pat Naumoff Paulette Naumoff Richard Ballentine Sallie & Arnold Hock Richard Poppert Kim Riley Mike Poppert & Donna Allen Mr. & Mrs. Bob Moug Richard Sholtz Nankervis/Turin Family Rick LeFevre Deanna, Ronda, Debra, Shirley, Anita, Monica, Patti & Mary Rick Theisen Brent & Sara Wieber & Family Connie & Richard Wieber Mike Kaslik & Alison Lang The Donoghue Family Rilee Andrea Coe Riley Corbett Susan Roggin Rita Bradacs Wendy & Shirley Cannon Rita Dennison Dr. Michael Demers Rita Fulton Elizabeth & Ted Galatis Mr. & Mrs. R. Swinbank Robert Coopes Lee, Marianne & Evan Tappy Robert Goodwin Loretta Baker Maryann Lecomb Robert Jones Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Munn Robert Palmer Dr. & Mrs. Roger Byrd

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Tribute Gifts K B Decorating Kevin McKinney Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Graf Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McHenry Robert Purdy Smithgroup Robert Shomo The Gutierrez Family Robert Babcock Custom Business Solutions, Inc. Robert Wojnar Empowerment Foundation Lara Tushla Mr. & Mrs. Bill Copeland Nancy Girardi Rocky Denise Achram Roger Jaquinde Lakers Golf League Roger Klien Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Garon Ronald Hudo Allan Levy David & Patricia Zinser Roxy Jeannine Davidson Laura, Dorie, Julie & Mary Rudolph Knobloch Mary Knobloch Rudy Valentino Shirley Gharagozloo, Harriet & Hershey Rufus & Dixie Judy Brewer Ruth Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Jim Kennedy Ruth Stuard Theresa Sutherland Sadie Geri & Mel Kaftan Sadie Duncanson Carolyn Duncanson Sadie Nyland Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Nyland

Sandral Hewett Catherine Garnham Sandy Kris & Ken Sarah Judith March Sarah Dressler Aunt Roxie, David & Theresa, Randy & Pam, Bryan Sassy Bonnie Lozier Sawyer Malek Dave & Brenda Cramer Sayman Henderson SMOTC Scott Dugas Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Brookshire Sean Pettibone Alex & Marilyn Bogaerts Serena Linda & John Vertriest Seymour & Roberta Brown Dory Baron Shadow Mr. & Mrs. James Nixon Shadow Micallef Brent Micallef Katherine Thomas Shandi Ileane & Bruce Thal Shannon Silverthorn Dan Stewart Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation Laura Kerns Mr. & Mrs. Edward Harris Mr. & Mrs. Rick Mitchell Plumbers & Steamfitters/Local 85 Stephen Saph Jr. & the Staff at Nickel & Saph, Inc. Todd Hoyt (Hoyt, Brumm & Link, Inc.) Shayna Ben & Alison Sheila Bulone Sheila & Joseph Griffin Shelby Maggie & Kent Kokko Sheryl Schueringer William Price & Barbara Burns Shirley Morehead Linda Morehead Slapshot Kalen Theresa & Gary Thompson

Sam 1990-2008 In loving memory Joe & Cathy McCormick Sammie Bridge Faeries Marcy & Tom Mudie Sammy Scullen Bonnie Edmon Sandra Eberly Tricia Booker Sandra Janusis Elizabeth Heino Sandra Leonard Elizabeth Hollow Robin Montague Steven Barone The Symantec Family

Smokey “Roo” Kanefsky Forever in our hearts Jenny & Peter Kanefsky Snickers Sharon Lingnau Snooter Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Thal

Speckles Berry In memory of a dear friend Specky was a good friend and host. Among his many visitors were Cece and then Skippy and Jake. He was very much loved and will be missed by all his friends. Skippy & Jake Erdeljan

Spike Wheeler Dale Wolicki Spunky Gayle Gellert Stella Kay Laduke Stephen Kram Charlotte Weaver King Fashion Design & Merchandising Area of WSU Frona Kram Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kram Sterling Graham Janet & Dick Fruehauf Steve Blaze Sharon Ryeson Steven Kredel Judith Brown Stubbette Mary Gottler Sue Kachalla Steve & Kelly Warnick Sulu Paul & Marilyn Kulha Sunny Day Robert, Laura, Vincent, Marla & Lena Suzy Andejeski The Family of Suzy Andejeski Sydney A. Sanders & S. Zimcosky Taffy Jan Unzicker Tag Underwood Joan Feldmann Mr. & Mrs. John Underwood Tague William Sanders Talia Alice & Mark Zacks Ted Dudley Bob Poshadlo & Allison Scott Brandie Thacker & Scott Keller Dearborn Heights Communication Officers Association Gregory Harding Harry Saxen, Maria & Jon Janette & Peter Thibault Jeff & Monica Turley Karen & Ray Grzelak Leonard Janiga Linda Shoemaker Mike & Margaret Bradley Richard & Linda Davy, Molly, Charlie & Lucy Sabrina & John

Kinnacan/Marion & Glenn Ouellette Teddy Hubert Harriet & Richard Shapack Teresa Harris Friends & Co-workers at BHS/DHH Tessa Chuslo Gary & Brenda Chuslo The Dukester Nancy & Dennis Mazurek Thomas Dowd Mary Ellen Sutherland Thomas O’Brien Greg & Gilda Arceri Jim & Lucy O’Connor Thomas Opatich Susan Swartz Thomas Reed Sr. Chuck & Carol Kanirie Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mason Thunder Mike Macek Tina Simpson The Angellotti Family Toby Grace McKiddie Tom Mary Mix Tommy Mr. & Mrs. Frank Taylor Tori Shirley Michelotti Tracy Allen Sunny Peludat Troubles, Beau, Salley Rose Marie Caskey Trudy Galli Christine Lapo Tuffy Holiday Christina & Larry Uncle Don Reid & Sammi Joanne Blacker & Family Valdone Mrak John & Anita Faillace & Family Staff of BioPro Valerie Webber Lisa Bennett Vinny Martha Whiting Virginia Argenbright Alice Swanson Amy Durfee Art, Amy & Steve Durfee Donna, Chris, Carol, Allison, Cynthia & Bettie Gail Argenbright Jan & Jim Mcdaniel Mr. & Mrs. Mark Esterly Virginia Osinski Jim & Dorothy Nixon Virginia Schwab W.B. Deering Co., Inc. Vivian Pearson Wayne Slack & Jimmie Walter Schrage Tim, CJ & Leslie Waltraud “Susie” Buchanan Melissa Costello Wanda Tobin Richard & Barbara Amacher, Meghan & Matthew Wasabi Helen & Howard Topcik

Wayne Phillips Bristol Hunter Doris Phillips William Bancroft Patrick Jung The Chin-Meador Team at UBS William Benoit Pam Ferzacca William Boss Tara Evans William Churill Pat & Bob Yackel William Denning Charles Weier Mr. & Mrs. Jack Warner Rita Koskela William Engfehr IBEW Local No. 58 Jim & MaggieTavrazich Kathy Neckrock William Jansen Sharon O’Leary William Myers Laurie Amalfitano William Ostler St. John Health System IT Department William Prokipchuk Marlene Prokipchuk William Ryan Ross Controls William Schwanke Social Science, Education & Religion Dept. Staff & John Gibson William Squires Susan & Gary William Sullivan Family & Friends Wilma Corbett Thelma Moore & Family Wilson Mukrdechian Kenric Mukrdechian Winnie Kyle Stack Woody & Frankie Scott Barr Wrigley Spillane Sherry Spencer Wrigley Tuttle Carrie, Erin, Heather & Jenn Ziggy, Tasha, Tai, Sammy & Tiger Renee Granken Zoe Gold Bruce, Karen & Erica Silverman Zoe Min Monica, Glenn, Allison & Erin Zoee Shellee Sommer

All honorarium recipients, the families of memorial recipients, and contributors will receive special letters of acknowledgment and gratitude from the Michigan Humane Society. Due to limited space, however, we are able to publish only those donations of $50 or more, which will appear in a future issue as space allows. Submission of photos does not guarantee placement.

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Ask the Vet

GUARDING YOUR PET’S HEALTH AND SAFETY Q: I’ve heard there’s a direct link between a person’s overall health and their dental care, including a link to heart disease. Is it the same for animals? A: While most people are aware of the need for human dental care, many pet guardians do not realize that their pets are subject to the same dental concerns. It is extremely important to care for your pet’s teeth for the same reasons it’s important to care for our own teeth – ignoring this aspect of your pet’s health can have lifethreatening consequences, as we’ve seen within the MHS veterinary practice. The most common disease in companion animals is periodontal (gum) disease, affecting at least 70% of dogs and cats over 5 years of age. Keep in mind, however, that cats and smaller dogs can be affected sooner, as genetically, they are more prone to an increased risk of this disease. As periodontal disease advances, it results in weakening of the structures that support the teeth, leading to the loosening and eventual loss of teeth. During this process, the animal is fighting constant infection. As the animal chews, the infected and inflamed gums bleed, allowing bacteria to enter the blood stream. Periodontal disease is associated with kidney, liver and heart-valve infections, as well as fibrosis of the lungs and arthritis. The disease often advances undetected, hidden from view below the gum line. The only way to accurately assess and treat periodontal disease is by anesthetizing the patient to allow for a thorough and detailed examination, digital X-rays, and professional dental scaling above and below the gum line, followed by dental polishing. Although many pet guardians are concerned about placing an animal under anesthesia, and it is never 100% risk-free, current anesthetic and patient-evaluation techniques used in professional veterinary practices minimize risks. The most critical dental-scaling location is on tooth surfaces between the gums and the root, where periodontal disease is active. Without anesthesia, the procedure creates unnecessary pain and health risks, and the procedure becomes, at best, cosmetic.

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Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly can help prevent or delay dental disease by removing plaque along the gum line, but it cannot treat disease. Thus, MHS recommends starting a preventative homecare program as soon as you bring a new pet home. As a first step, accustom your pet to the handling of her teeth and gums. Once she is relaxed, use a toothbrush or gauze, as well as toothpaste created specifically for pets. Do not use human toothpaste. Signs of advancing dental disease can include odor, loose or missing teeth, or trouble chewing food. Keep in mind, however, that your pet might have advanced dental disease without showing any signs of discomfort, though she might be experiencing tremendous pain and emotional stress. A routine dental exam by your pet’s veterinarian, along with regular X-rays, and scaling and polishing under anesthesia, is strongly advised to help keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come.

michigan hu mane society All MHS veterinary center proceeds support our mission of caring for animals in need. So, as a member of the Share the Care circle, while your pet is receiving the care needed to stay happy and healthy, you’re helping MHS transform animal lives!

Hours by appointment, Monday-Saturday. Call today! Detroit Center for Animal Care 7401 Chrysler Drive • 313.872.0004 Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care 3600 W. Auburn Road • 248.852.7424 Berman Center for Animal Care – Westland 900 N. Newburgh Road • 734.721.4195

Michael Redmer, D.V.M.

Michael Redmer, D.V.M., has been a staff veterinarian at the Michigan Humane Society Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland for more than 10 years. The three MHS veterinary centers comprise one of the largest veterinary practices in the state.

Do you have a pet health or safety question for this column? E-mail your inquiry to: [email protected] For a wide variety of pet health and safety topics, visit: www.michiganhumane.org

Celebrity Chat

CELEBRITY CHAT WITH DEBBY MACDONALD

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ebby MacDonald never dreamed of stardom when she first rolled up her sleeves to volunteer at the Michigan Humane Society in 1981. Walking shelter dogs and cleaning kennels isn’t the usual path to fame, but that’s exactly what led to the Pontiac native’s starring role in Animal Cops: Detroit, the hit reality series on Animal Planet that follows the work of the MHS Cruelty Investigation Department. Her lifelong career with MHS formally began the following year. After that, it wasn’t long before she joined the small team of MHS cruelty investigators. MacDonald, 47, does double duty at MHS, serving as the Facility Director of the MHS Detroit Center for Animal Care and as Senior Supervising Cruelty Investigator. Certified by the Law Enforcement Training Institute of the University of Missouri’s National Cruelty Investigations School, she teaches the school’s Blood Sport Investigation courses around the country. At day’s end, MacDonald heads home to her husband, Bob; son, Rob, 14; and the family’s multi-legged members, all from MHS: dogs Daphanie and Ralf; Tiger, a tabby; and Rosie and Gertrude, tarantulas. We caught up with her to learn more about her passion for animal welfare and her unexpected celebrity.

HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO SEEK A CAREER WITH MHS? I was always the kid who picked up strays and brought them home, much to my mother’s dismay. I started as a volunteer when I was 19, and the more I learned about MHS, the more it fascinated me that there was an organization that did all the things MHS does. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING A CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR? Getting an animal out of a bad situation and seeing that animal go from starving and chained to a fence to sleeping on someone’s bed at home. Equally important, though, is the opportunity to educate. Whenever we educate people, we make lasting changes in animals’ lives. WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING WHEN YOU SEE THE WORST IN ANIMAL TREATMENT? Because you know there are

When Debby MacDonald started her career with MHS at age 19, becoming an internationally known animal rescue expert was the furthest thing from her mind. Now the Michigan Humane Society's senior supervising cruelty investigator, MacDonald has dedicated her career to helping abused and neglected animals, such as shepherd mix Toby, who was abandoned.

happy endings, you focus on the positive changes. You can’t get negative and bitter in this job, or you can’t be effective for the animals. Persistence is also key. Cruelty cases may not be won overnight, but if the evidence is there, we’ll fight for justice until the end.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST IMPACT OF ANIMAL COPS: DETROIT? It’s really given us the opportunity to reach a lot of people. Even viewers from Europe thank us for making them aware of animal cruelty and the fact that there are people they can call to do something about it. Locally, more people are reporting abuse and neglect. People look at us now and see we’re the good guys. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST SURPRISE ABOUT YOUR “CELEBRITY” STATUS? It still catches us offguard when we’re recognized. We didn’t expect that to

happen. I’ll be in the grocery store, and people come up and pinch my cheeks.

WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE FAN MAIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED FROM VIEWERS? Letters from the kids. You can tell they’re paying attention and have taken away something positive. We also get knit scarves, mittens, things like that. People care about our work, and they express that. HOW CAN THE PUBLIC HELP YOUR WORK? In terms of reporting cruelty, know who to call, and don’t wait. We can’t help if we don’t know. Also, it’s people’s support that gives us the opportunity to help thousands of abused animals each year. Our supporters are as important a piece of the puzzle as we are. – By Theresa Falzone

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