Five Acres Animal Shelter News
Spring 2013
Capital Campaign– Phase Two
Upcoming
Events
Mark your calendars!
April 13 & 14:
Magic Show–
aaatickets available at
aawww.stcletuschool.org
April 15:
Open Board Meeting
April 19:
Barkin’ for BluesFor tickets click here
May 19:
Uncorked– Wine, aaa
aaaBeer & Food Tasting
July 21:
Paws to Remember
aawith Baue Pet Services
September 8:
Trails for Tails
November 8:
Trivia Night
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The former canine building was bursting at the seams, and we are so thankful to have
completed phase one. Our work is not done yet though. We are now starting phase two
to complete a much needed new feline building.
Our current feline building has space limitations and is in a state of disrepair. The
building is a century old farmhouse, and it reduces our ability to operate as efficiently as
needed. A new feline building will also provide space to rescue twice as many cats and
kittens, increasing our capacity from 50 cats to 100.
The total feline building
project cost is $550,000.
Thanks to generous
support from many caring
people, we already have
$350,000 and are well on
our way to turning our
dream into a reality.
Naming rights are
available in both the
canine and feline buildings
and can be pledged over a
period of three years. For
more information please
contact Kim Brown at
636-949-9918 ext. 4 or kim.brown@fiveacresanimalshelter.org
AniMeals– Pet Food Pantry
Did you know Five Acres has a pet food pantry for low income families with dogs and
cats? We want to help keep people and their pets together! AniMeals is open Sundays
from 8am to 11am (closed on holidays and holiday weekends). To get started in the
program, applicants need to bring proof of low income status (unemployment letter or
proof of government assistance), photo id, and vet record with weight of all pets to the
AniMeals volunteers on Sunday mornings between the hours of 8am and 11am.
AniMeals is possible thanks to generous food donations. The Petco on Zumbehl in St.
Charles is supporting Five Acres through their in-store collection bin. You can
purchase any dry or canned dog or cat food at their store and place it in the donation
bin. Food donations can also be dropped off at Five Acres. You can also help by
hosting a supply drive to collect food for our shelter animals and animals served by the
AniMeals program.
AniMeals is run completely by a group of dedicated volunteers, and we want to thank
them for making this service possible!
2013 Board of Directors
Ruth Scheidegger, President
Vic Lewitt, Vice President
Bethany Miller, Treasurer
Caty Schaberg, Secretary
Dave Barkey
Jim Bax
Wendy Box
Jamie Buehrle
Jan Lewien
Dr. Ed Migneco
Kris Pals
Susan Peszat
Deb Saulich
Teri Seiler
Eric Wolff
2013 Spay-ghetti Dinner
Spay-ghetti was a huge success for our
shelter animals! Proceeds from the event
will spay or neuter approximately 315 dogs
and cats, preventing hundreds of unwanted
litters and saving thousands more from
entering shelters. Blues players David
Backes, Alex Pietrangleo, and David Perron (pictured above) helped raise
money by participating in Pasta with a Pro. Volunteers like Karina and Rich
(pictured left) were a huge help at the event.
Special thanks to Petco Foundation, our
Platinum Paw Sponsor. A big thank you to
these additional sponsors: St. Charles
Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Hillside
Animal Hospital, Coventry HealthCare,
Spencer Creek Animal Hospital, Sandy Fischer,
Henson Electric, and Devereux & Company.
“To catch the reader's attention,
place an interesting sentence or
quote from the story here.”
Ruth Anne Scheidegger
and Kim Brown
Making a Difference
Shelter Staff
Kim Brown
Executive Director
Brittany Broombaugh
Volunteer and Development Director
Rita Boone
Feline Coordinator
Brenda Ellsworth
Canine Coordinator
Darrell Barkey
Donna Besaw
Ashley Bowers
Lisa Burnett
Macey Elser
Nikki Johnston
Mary Kelbel
Kayla Lockwood
Abigail Oleshchuk
Erin Rivera
Shawnee Rose
Lisa Saville
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Five Acres Animal Shelter
Jennifer, Jeannie and Rick Piglowski with Coldwell Banker Gundaker
presented Five Acres with a donation of $4,100! Committed to helping
families and companion animals find a home, they annually pledge
$100 for each closed listing. We want to extend them a heartfelt thank
you on behalf of the many animals saved!
Does your dog or cat have spring fever? Here is a list of fun
activities you can do with your pets– some are great for rainy days.
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Kong toys are great entertainment for dogs and cats. Try freezing peanut butter in a
Kong and give to your dog when you need to leave them. Cats also love Kong toys that
dispense catnip or treats.
Give your cat a cardboard box or paper bag and let the fun begin.
Take a cupcake pan and tennis balls. Hide small treats under some of the tennis balls
and watch your dog find the reward.
Place bird feeders outside a window from which your cat can perch for bird watching.
Further your bond with your dog and sign up for a training class.
Try a treat or food dispensing toy, like those made by Busy Buddy, with your dog for
lasting entertainment.
The following companies and individuals have contributed $20 or more in memory of someone special.
Margaret Batchelder, Vernon and Mary Bertelsman, David and
Rita Buesse, Donald and Virginia Buller
Virginia Beck, Donna Dacker, Thorstein Holt, Mary McColloch
Keelin Bliggenstorfer, Harold and Judy Bliggenstorfer
Patches Bowling, Patricia Beck
Gatsby Bratkovic, David Barkey
Inge Brockmeyer, Jackie Ordelheide
Elmo Degeneff, Ivan Bauer, Jill Bingham, Geri Lammert, Frank
Meier
James Dow, Rhonda Cox
John Dunlap, Sandy Alford, Larry and Shirley Gassei, Tony and
Jane Jokerst
Scott Hagar, Gary and Mary Filla, Katherine Hawk, Teresa Mills
David Harmon, Kenny and Laurie Hall
Dolores Hein, Kathy Johnson
Elizabeth Henrich, Lynette and Kent Baker, James and Linda
Brakensiek, Robert and Aileen Dohm, Joy Ebest, Renee Futrell,
Phyllis Kuhlo, John and Shirley Leutkemeyer, Patricia Martin,
Frank and Debbie Neal, Eloyce Noel, Norris and Patricia
Ravenscraft, Jerry and Mary Reese, Clyde and Shirley Schulte,
Sharon Tebbe, Barbara Skelton, Florence Tucker, Michael and
Rose Ann Weeks, Ann Wienstroer, Joyce Wiley
Dorothy Hoover, Keith and Lisa Colley, Harriet Davis, Garnett
Hale, Frances Hardwick, Mary and Grace Lowery
Dennis Jarvis, Linda Bickel
Dixie Johns, Delores, Dawn and Scott DeBlaze, Mary Jane Hoey,
Betty Kaufman, Charles Lehr, Maxine McKinney
Geraldine Keefer, Suzanne Glover
Rita Lee Kirk, Thomas and Jill Dunn
Barney Koch-Fuse, Jill Koch-Fuse, Margaret LaRue
Victor Koch-Fuse, Jill Koch-Fuse
Emily LaRue, Margaret LaRue, Jackie Ordelheide
Laroy Lasley, Kathleen Wirtz
Phyllis Mann, Vic and Brenda Royal
Rita Miles, Tom and Debbe Forgue, Joan Zimmermann
Terry Moore, Ellice Meyer
Richard Morice, Rogers Morice
Dolores Morice, Richard Morice, Rogers Morice Sr., and
Wiley Morice, Ron Sauer
Figuero Nolte, Mary Alwes and Joe
Rosie Ordelheide, Margaret LaRue
Matt Romano, Raymond and Tina Hill
Judy Seals, Carol Wessel and Jerry Boyer, Patricia and Steven
Bushur, John and Debra Fisher, Chris and Linda Hermann, Mary
and Gary Lowery, Dale Schellman, Michael and Mary Schellman,
Shirley Schellman
Fred Summary, Daniel and Kristine Blake, Ron and Mary Brown
Sadie Swann, Dawn Dulle
The following companies and individuals have contributed $20 or more in honor of someone special.
Crystal’s Birthday, Shannon Latzke
Norman, Mary Ellersieck
Dave and Angela Barkey, Robert and Carol Bratkovic
Dave and Michelle Barland-Liles, Jerry and Donna Barland,
Linda Clark
Judy Bliggenstorfer, Frank and Rosemary Thouvenot
Jim and Cindy Bowers, Brandon Blakey
Robert and Sherry Cloninger, Anne Clifford
Nancy Butters and Richard Crisci, Suzanne Crisci
Steve and Ruth Anne Clurman, Mark Barner
Dr. Conoyer and Staff, Jackie Ordelheide
Paul Cook, Robert and Jeanne McCormack
Pat Cranmer and Ginny Montrey, Janet Sasso
Five Acres Staff, Jackie Ordelheide
Bill Genck, Robert and Linda Newcomb
Joan Graser, Laurie Feldman
Harvest Plaza Animal Hospital, George Glass
Ellen Hellman, Laurie Feldman
Catherine Hubbard, Kim Birkenmeier
Joan Judd, Laura Lindsey
Debbie Koenemann’s Birthday, Linda Chitwood, Steven and
Bobbi Hunter, Marilyn and John Kirkham, Linda Koenemann,
Linda Maguire, Harlan and Anne Pals, Nelson Woodis and Sullivan, Vickie Schneider, Jerry and Liz Von Rohr, Jill Wehmer
Jerry Leach’s Birthday, Kilby and Carmen Weber
R. Eric Meyers, Mary Dexter
Ruth Montileone, Laura Lindsey
Rogers, Lynn, and Michelle Morice, Ron Sauer
Jim and Cory Mitchell, Laurie Feldman
Jackie Ordelheide, Jack and Cathy Walsh
Sue Otto, Laurie Feldman
Patricia Phillips, Claudia Backus
Lucy Rauch, Carol Weinhold
Wayne Reed, Jerry and Joyce Reed
Elizabeth Remmert, Donna Decker
Donna Russell, Jackie Ordelheide
Dude and Nick Seibert, Bruce Seibert
Baxter Thouvenot, Judy Bliggenstorfer
Wayne Reed, Jerry and Joyce Reed
Donna Russell, Jackie Ordelheide
Anne Schulte, Matt Smith
Dude and Nick Seibert, Bruce Seibert
Baxter Thouvenot, Judy Bliggenstorfer
If interested in making a donation in honor or in memory of someone special it will be included in our next
newsletter. We also send a card to the family letting them know you made a tribute or memorial donation. Please be
sure to include the name of whom you would like your donation in honor or memory of and where to send the
acknowledgement card.