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Animal News
Newsletter of the South Wood County Humane Society
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In this issue:
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P.O. Box 903, 90 Pepper Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0903
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Permit No. 31
Wis. Rapids, WI
Letter from
our Director
Keda
Shining Star awarded
to SWCHS
Alumni News
Donation Information
Paw Prints
Calendar Contest
Walk Run and Bike
for Kindness
Jazz
A Thoughtful Paws
Putts fore Pets
and MUCH more!
Hope
Learn more about these adorable
adoptables inside on page 3!
View pets available for adoption at www.swchs.com
Letter from the Director
Animal News
Is published bi-annually by
The South Wood County Humane Society
P.O. Box 903, 90 Pepper Avenue
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0903
Phone: (715) 423-0505
Fax: (715) 421-1984
Email: swchs@swchs.com
Website: www.swchs.com
Design/Layout: Sheryl Hiles
Circulation: 3,500
Hours open to the Public:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Noon – 5:00 p.m.
(Closed on Wednesday)
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Executive Director: Phil Hartley
Pet Care Coordinator: Beth Peabody
Staff: Shannon Babilius, Susan Carlson,
Amber Fait, Vicki Gross, Olivia Hillila,
Connie July, Jennifer Pimtar, Lori Quinnell,
Tara Resheske, Tabby Steele, Catina Stoflet,
Jana Stonsthagen, Jenny Wunrow
Board of Directors:
President: Dawn Desorcy
Vice-President:
Treasurer: Angie Chierichetti-Paulsen
Secretary: Judy Ferkey
Board Members: Kim Heuer, Mark
Nordbeck, Amy Scheide, Debbie Schoenick,
Ann Schreiber, Tracey Stratton
The South Wood County Humane Society
is a private, nonprofit organization whose
purpose is to prevent cruel or inhumane
treatment of animals and provide temporary
or permanent shelter for old, homeless,
abandoned, sick or injured animals.
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"I love puppy mills ~ Satan"
This, I have to admit, was my favorite sign at the recent puppy
mill auction I helped to protest at recently. The auction was at
an auction house in Thorp, Wisconsin. Like any public auction,
you have to buy a number for bidding and then get a program.
The program had a listing of the puppies so you can follow
along and find what breed you want to bid on. It reminded me
of being at Assumption’s Royal Event auction and waiting to
bid on Brewer tickets. Each one of the puppies had a number
and was brought forward to the podium one at a time, much
like the Brewer tickets at the Royal Event. The auctioneer
would announce the number, the breed, and that it had been
"checked out." The auctioneer would then tell of any defects
in the puppy. The bidding would then commence. The bidding
went from $60 to $1,000 dollars on different breeds in the
short time that I watched. Pregnant moms, of course, went for
higher numbers, as more moneymaking puppies would be born
soon. On the outside of the auction property, along a county
highway, many cold but strong-willed protesters marched along
the road with signs like "Ban puppy mills," "End the abuse,”
and the one I mentioned above. Watching man’s best friend
being treated like Brewers tickets (or a chair, or painting) was
hard. What was harder, however, was knowing where puppies
like the ones at this auction can come from. These puppies are
actually the "lucky" ones who might make it to good homes.
Their parents, the breeding dogs, are not so lucky.
It was evening on Wednesday, March 5th that we found
out from one of the Wood County Humane Officers (who
both do an excellent job) that we would be going to retrieve
approximately 85 surrendered small breed dogs the next
morning. My staff and I scrambled to get the shelter ready
for this huge intake. We called and emailed Humane Society
contacts throughout the state that evening and contacted all
of our local veterinarians Thursday morning. We rented vehicles
to be able to transport the dogs. Fox Valley and Sheboygan
Humane Societies both said they were coming to our shelter
to take some of the dogs, and Clark and Portage County
Humane Societies would be joining us at the site to assist in
removing the dogs. Several SWCHS staff members and I left
around 10:00 Thursday morning. It was worse than I could
have imagined. The room the dogs were in was too small with
at least two "breeding" dogs in each small cage (several of the
cages had litters in them). We had to wear breathing masks, as
the smell quickly would overtake you. The room was unkempt,
dangerously wired and totally unsanitary. As we were trying to
remove the dogs from their cages, they would reflexively run to
the back of the cage, shivering in fear of being touched. Many
of the dogs had health issues, including blindness, mange,
burns, and severe grooming problems (matted hair, long nails).
After we documented each dog with notes and pictures, we
Tune in
for Pet
News!
•
A Thoughtful
Paws
Courtesy of our area Veterinary Clinics
Remember to watch Public Access on the
first Wednesday of the month! Phil (and
guests) have an hour-long live TV show,
starting at 9:00 am. The show will be
replayed at 5:00 pm. Check it out!
• Also, WFHR (am 1320) features Phil on their
Wednesday broadcast at 12:45 pm, with a
pet of the week, and also at 8:05 am for
any strays! Listen up!
• Watch for Phil's monthly column in the Daily
Tribune. The Tribune also features some
"Pets of the Week" in Saturday's paper and
has links to our pets on their website.
Ways You Can Help Us ...
• Donate your time by walking animals.
• Call or stop by for a materials needs list.
• Support the endowment fund for future
generations by contacting the Community
Foundation of Greater South Wood County.
• Join the Friends of SWCHS Organization.
Some shelter needs ...
• A new van for picking up animals
• Someone who works with fencing to help
repair our kennels
Did You Know…
We can microchip your pet
at the South Wood County
Humane Society! Only $20
with adoption; $25 at any
other time. Call 423-0505 for
more information.
Selecting a pet?
When thinking of bringing a pet into one's life, consider the
lifestyle and needs of the family or individual, as well as meeting
the needs of that future canine or feline companion. Before
acting on impulse to acquire a pet, take time to consider the
commitment. Do not acquire a pet of any kind if your decision
is based on frivolous needs or spontaneous urges. A dog, cat,
or any other pet is a living, sensitive creature. Each one is an
individual, requiring lifelong attention and care. Their needs
do not cease when you are tired or preoccupied, when you
leave for vacation, or when the weather is bad. Pets require a
continued daily investment of your attention and energy. The
cost of pet food and supplies should also be planned for.
When you have decided that your life has room for a pet, the
next step is to select the appropriate pet for you. The house pet,
the yard guard, the feline friend, the hunting buddy, the show
dog, the lap pet, the child's pal ... all are companions, unique
and special to their "masters."
Large dogs make wonderful pets if they are given ample
opportunity for exercise, play and social interaction with their
owners. Cats thrive on attention and social contact with
humans, even if they, at times, can be content to play alone.
Please take the time and effort to make a careful selection,
as your pet will become a member of your family and provide
happiness and companionship over many years, and in turn,
should receive the care and attention they require.
Adopting an older dog or cat is an often overlooked option.
Giving these golden oldies a home may be very rewarding for
both master and pet. These mellow companions are usually
house trained, know obedience commands, and require
less strenuous exercise. However, realize there may be some
considerations with respect to a senior pet, similar to what some
senior citizens may be experiencing. For example, large dogs
with arthritic symptoms don't do well in homes with long flights
of stairs, and they may not be able to accompany you on long
or physically demanding hikes. Older animals should be given
more frequent potty breaks. Hearing and sight senses may be
less than normal, they may be frightened or startled by busy
households with toddlers. Keep in mind that these golden oldies
are in need of a home and companionship as much as any
puppy or kitten, and they will happily return that love and joy
and companionship that you give them.
Article submitted by: Animal Medical & Surgical Clinic
Dr. Mark Shaack
1221 Parkwood Drive, Wis. Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 421-2006
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brought all 85 back to SWCHS.
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Walk, Run & Bike
for
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
With the help of the four other Humane Societies, we brought
the dogs into our lobby area. Animal Medical and Surgical
veterinarians, who donated their time and resources to help,
checked each of the dogs and notes were taken (all of our local
veterinarians graciously offered to help). We called in Sandy
Calverley of Rapids Little Dog Rescue, who works with many
of the breeds we received to assist us in accessing these dogs.
After all the documenting was done, each of our assisting
humane societies took some of the dogs to their facilities to
adopt from them. We kept approximately 25 dogs (including
one extremely pregnant Boston Terrier) at our shelter.
Once the Daily Tribune started reporting on the story that
afternoon, the experience became even more memorable.
Adam Wise put it on the newswire that afternoon, and other
media (television and radio) soon followed in reporting on the
story. The response was overwhelming. Bags of food started
showing up early Friday morning. Local pet groomers came in
(including Eddies and Creative Paws) and offered to help. Emails
filled my mailbox from all over Wisconsin and the Midwest. I
had an employee stay on the phone, as it did not stop ringing
beginning early Friday morning. After all the pets were ready,
looking and smelling so much better than the day before, we
opened our doors. It was our equivalent of opening up on the
day after Thanksgiving. Our parking lot was completely full, as
were the streets around the shelter. We had many donations
come in of food, goods, and money from families, individuals,
groups, and businesses. Our shelter was full of visitors all
throughout the weekend. Not only did all of our puppy mill
dogs get spoken for, but several shelter pets (both dog and cats)
got adopted over the weekend, as well. It makes me so happy
to think of where these dogs are now (vs. then); it is part of
what makes this job so rewarding.
Schedule of Events
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
All Day:
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Registration opens
Cyclists & Runners set out
Walkers & Companions begin
Demonstrations featuring the Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club, Deputy
Ray Starks with Dog Friday and more! Please check our website at
www.swchs.com for further information.
Onsite pet photos, dog groomer, microchipping special for the day!
Also featuring "The Locals" band.
I want to state how proud I am of all my employees who
worked long hours to take care of these dogs and get them
ready to be adopted. I am also proud of our board of directors,
many who donated time and resources while the dogs were
here. We had many people volunteer over the weekend; I thank
them all. We had several very qualified adoption applications on
each of the dogs; the hard part became in picking one for each
of them! I cannot begin to tell our community how thankful we
are for the tremendous outpouring of support given to SWCHS
during this time. You know the old saying "The grass is always
greener on the other side?" Well, this community is the "other
side;" this community is where "the grass is greener."
SWCHS is your shelter, and we welcome your support and
suggestions. We will continue to strive to improve and are proud
to help to put an end to puppy mills.
Sincerely,
Phil Hartley
Executive Director, SWCHS
Adoption fee structure:
Cats – Adoption fee of $25.00
(+ $50 spay/neuter deposit, which is returned
upon completion of spaying/neutering)
Dogs – Adoption fee of $55.00 (Includes
rabies shot) (+ $75 spay/neuter deposit, which is
returned upon completion of spaying/neutering)
If the pet is already spayed or neutered,
the adopter pays adoption fee only.
On the cover: Check out our adoptable
pets in the spotlight!
HOPE is our special story. She is a one
year old cattle dog mix with a heart
of gold. She has a personality like a
young pup and ready to give all her
attention to you. From puppy mill
to puppy castle this fighter of life is
a true story of determination and
happy endings.
DUKE is our handsome man. He
is a two year old husky/lab mix. He
loves to walk and win the hearts
of anyone who meets him. A real
casanova. He is gentle and kind,
and what a way to be! He is ready
for a good home, but he does
need to be the only one. It's that
casanova attitude.
KEDA is our wonder girl. She is a six
month old akita and shephard mix.
She loves long walks and children.
She wants to be in an active home
and is waiting for the perfect family
to be the perfect pet. She has
beautiful eyes and has learned to
get her way when she looks at you.
That's why she is our wonder girl.
JAZZ Jazz is our big foot. He is a
domestic shorthair around three
years old and is majestic. Loves to
be held and rubbed behind the ears.
The best thing is he is polytoed - six
toes on the front feet. He is a large,
overstuffed teddy bear and knows it.
He loves to be in your lap and
loves other cats. He is a
gentle giant.
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Society
Highlights
Below is the speech that Phil Hartley delivered
upon receiving the Shining Star Award.
Shining Star awarded to SWCHS
I am proud to announce that the South Wood
County Humane Society recently won the Shining
Star Progress Award from the Heart of Wisconsin
Business and Economic Alliance. The Shining Star
award goes to a service organization or public institution
that provides dedication to community service and
leadership, and develops programs and services to adapt
to the communities needs. In accepting the award, I
had to give a speech (to many people who were in their
underwear). I would like to share some of the speech
with you:
“I am accepting this award on behalf of 13 employees.
It is definitely not the easiest jobs that they do. It is filled
with a lot of emotion, empathy, sometimes sadness, but
mostly a lot of hope and happiness. I am proud to work
with them.
I am accepting this award on behalf of a wonderful
board of directors. They have done a great job leading
and overseeing a lot of changes to our shelter in the
last year. The board is full of energy and goodwill and
will continue to guide the shelter through many more
positive changes.
I am accepting this award on behalf of our volunteers
and donators. I have been overwhelmed at the amount
of giving. This is not only of goods and money, but also
in the time, compassion, expertise, and just plain elbow
grease. As a nonprofit, we are always in fundraising
mode, and we are blessed to have many people willing
to step up and help.
I am accepting this award on behalf of the pets. Over
700 went from our facility into new loving homes in
the past year. In my almost 12 months on this job I have
seen cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, squirrels,
ferrets, rats, bats, ducks, geese, chickens, roosters, owls,
hawks, parakeets, cockatiels, goats, pigs, lizards of all
types, snakes (up to 20ft), iguanas, a lemur and a wolf
all go from our shelter to a new home. It has been a
truly amazing experience.
We have made so many changes in the last year. Thanks
to grants from the Community Foundation of Greater
South Wood County and others, we were able to greatly
enhance our technology. We have revamped our lobby,
made changes to our cat center, our adoption and
cleaning processes, and almost all of our forms and
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paperwork in the last year. However, there are only so
many improvements we can make on our 30 year old,
too small, outdated building, which is why we have
begun the long process of looking for a new site for
the future.
I want to thank our local media. They have helped us to
show the positive things that happen at your shelter. I
want to thank all of the veterinarians in our area as well.
This community is lucky to have such great animal care.
I am proud of the
increased role
the South Wood
County Humane
Society is playing
in this wonderful
community. We just
recently sponsored
the Souper
Snow Sculpture
Spectacular. We have
our Walk, Run, and
Bike for Kindness in
Shining
May, our Putts for
Pets golf outing in
Star
July, our membership
Award
drive in October, and
the Christmas Bazaar
in December. We
also have been a part
of many community
events. We have
given many talks at area schools, senior centers, and
our YMCA. I thank the Heart of Wisconsin Business and
Economic Alliance for their hard work in providing this
area with quality events and growth opportunities to be
a part of.
In closing, remember that this is your community
Humane Society. It is a place that I want you to be proud
of. Many people have the stigma that the humane
society is where animals come to be hidden away, to
die, to be put down. This is so far from the truth. Your
humane society is where pets come to live and be cared
for until they can find their new home. I hope in the
next year, many of you will provide the home that these
beautiful pets are waiting for.”
2009
Calendar
& Photo
Contest SWCHS
Paw
Prints
Start your engines!
Your pet is guaranteed to appear in our calendar!
All entries must be color photos no larger than
4"x 6" and contain only animals. Please see our
website (www.swchs.com) for more details.
Send questions to pawprintscalendar@swchs.com.
All entries must be postmarked by June 6th, 2008.
Number of photo entries for my pet: _____ x $5 = _____
Number of 2009 calendars ordered: _____ x $10 = _____
FREE pickup at the shelter. To have calendars mailed, add $2 _____
Golden Sands Speedway is gearing up
to help SWCHS!!! They are putting
together a special book titled "Golden
Sands Speedway Stars and Their Pets,"
which will soon be on sale at the
speedway and at the shelter, with
proceeds to go to SWCHS as well as the
Portage County Humane Society. With
a donation to the shelter, SWCHS will
also be giving coupons which will have
savings at Golden Sands Speedway.
We're talking a win-win! Thanks to
Golden Sands Speedway for helping
the pets zoom to a new home!
shipping and handling for the first calendar and $1 for each
additional calendar.
Total Amount Enclosed: _____
Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
__________________________________________________
City/State/Zip:_______________________________________ __________________________________________________
Phone:______________ Email:__________________________
Pet’s name (photo entrants only): ______________________
Please mail to:
South Wood County Humane Society
2009 Paw Prints Calendar
P. O. Box 903
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-0903
Please make checks payable to:
South Wood County
Humane Society
Like to Dig?
The Walk for Kindness Committee is looking
for perennial plants to sell on May 10 at
the walk.
Like to Garden?
Plants will be offered for sale at the Walk for
Kindness on May 10.
All sale proceeds benefit the shelter. Please
contact the shelter for more details. Please
pass this information along to anyone who
may be interested.
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Donations
Continued on page 8
E. W. Matzny
Max Haven Kennels
Ronald & Debrorah McCabe
Donna McCarthy
Sandy McCorath
Delores McCullough
David & Amy McDuffee
Mike & Thersea McKee
Barb Mclennan
Lois McMahen
YMCA Kids Club Mead School
Mead Witter Foundation
Bent & Polly Meddaugh
Mary Mertes
Kasandra Metheas
Ardell Meuller
Jackie Meyers
Jean Michaels
Micky
Bill Miles
Bob & Amy Miller
Wendy Miller
Jacueline & Gene Miller
Eric & Cheryl Millman
Kevin Mlewen
Max Mlodzik
Sandra Moeller
Dan & Sandy Moeller
Laurie Monroe
Sherru Morris
Pam & Rita Mortensen
Peter Mortensen
E. W. Motzny
Gregory Mueller
Marcy Napgezek
Rhonda Neifeldt
M. Neihold
Pattie Nelles
Greg & Pam Nellesheim
Hilary & Max Nelson
Tony Newak
Dianna Newberry
Stacie Nigon
Glenn & Joyce Nordbeck
Mark & Roxanne Nordbeck
Brian O'Day
Pat & Christine Oesnga
Pamela O'Keefe
Randy & Josie O'Keefe
Lisa O'Keefe
Jenny Okeefe-Schwake
Sharon Oleson
Jane Orcutt
Jane & Amber Orcutt
Alisha Ostrum
Scott & Jane Overfelt
Doug Pagel
Mark Palik
Mary Panzer
Parks Roofing Siding
Peter Paterick
Eugene & Debbie Patoka
Mike Patrykus
Benda & Joel Patykus
Paul Gross Jewelers
Angie & Roland Paulsen
Mr & Mrs Pavelec
Sheila Pawlowski
Joe & Linda Peaslee
Pedigee
Pelot Familly Zoo
Suzanne Pendelton
Ron & Kathy Perkovich
Fred Perryman
Janet Perryman
Pet Loss Support Group
Petco
Nancy Peters
Daniel & Nancy Peters
Winnie Peterson
Helen Pfeiffer
Jed & Tina Phillips
Bob & Janet Pierson
Jennifer Pintar
Diane & Brynn Podawiltz
Brooke Porter
Sue Potocki
Theodore Prange
Charlene Presny
Judy Provost
Quality Feed & Seed
Quality Foods IGA
Raleigh
Patricia & Michael Rasmussen
Wayne & Nancy Rasmussen
Scott & Paula Reaves
D & K Recycling
Mr & Mrs Reetz
Nicole Reetz
Crystal Reid
Jack Reisbeck
Diane Reitz
Charlotte Richardson
Julie & John Riley
River Cities Access
Sandy & Duane Robinson
Mary Rokus
Shirley Rokus
Room to Roam
Mike Rose
Judy Rosencrans
Mary Rosin
Doug Ross
James and Pat Rox
Becky Rude
Rachel Rude
Mike Rude
Marti Rued
Mary Ruesch
Mary Rumble
South Wood County
Humane Society
Wish List:
* Most needed items
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Lisa & Randy Rumble
Kelly Russell
Michelle Rustad
John Ryskiewicz
Don Saeger
Sandy Saeger
Elizabeth Sapp
Michael Saramandich
Kate Sarles
Joshua Savage
Stacey Schabo
Julie Schannon
Brad & Chris Scheel
Amy & Ryan Schiede
Emily Schiferl
Richard Schill
Don & Fran Schimmel
Sue & Mike Schmick
Linda Schmidt
Pam Schmidt
Wyatt Schmitt
Sarah Schmuber
Sarah Schmutzer
Joe & Val Schneider
Katie Schneider
Marlin Schneider
Sara Schoenick
Debbie & Jason Schoenick
James & Claydeen Schoenick
Gloria Schoenknecht
Port Edwards School District
Mary Schoultz
Ann & Marty Schreiber
Sandy Schreier
Michael Schreier
Becky Schulthess
Mike & Sue Schultz
Dana Schwartzman
Linda Sekarske
Diane Sell
Al & Christina Sering
Tori Severin
Mary Shepard
Sheri's Beauty Salon
Margaret Sherlin
Jamie Shill
Shopko
Sue & Mike Shultz
Fred Siemers
Rosalie Simons
Janice Sisley
Clarence Skinner
Scott & Judy Skinner
Greg & Denise Smazal
Will & Barb Smith
Barb Smolarek
Guy Somers
Ann Spencer
Stevie Stacy
Linda & Cal Stankey
John & Judy Steele
Kathy Steinke
• Canned Cat or Dog Food*
• Kitten Food*
• Cleaning Supplies, Garbage
Bags and Bleach*
• Carpet Covered Cat Condos
• Rawhide Bones
• Bath Towels
• Cat Scratching Posts
Hollie Steltenpohl
Shirley Steltenpohl
Donna Stenberg
Kathy Stenke
Sue & Mike Steuck
Laurel Stojak
Nancy Stolp
James & Patricia Stone
Kristy Stratton
Tracey Stratton
Kenneth & Diane Strehl
Carol Strozewski
Larry & Lois Sullivan
Lisa Sullivan
Chuck Sulzer
Bill Swarick
Regina Szafranek
Pauline Szelagowski
Judy Talley
Karyn Tank
Chelsea Tauschek
Janice Techel
Marilynn Tesmer
Noelle Tetzlaff
Casey Thomas
Jane Thomas
Jane Thompson
Nancy Thompson
Terry Thompson
Christa Thompson & Schaddoe
Lorie Thurber
Steve & Dawn Tibbetts
Bob & Sue Todryk
Robert Todryk
Bob Todryk
Steve & Laurie Toeped
Laurie Toepel
Cheryl Topping
Beulah Tosch
Michele Totzke
Tractor Supply
Timber Ridge Dog Training Club
Paul Trick
Shelby & Megan Trierweiler
Lois Trimmer
Troop 15
Debra Trutt
Nathan Turner
Bonnie Twinn
Nancy Ubinger
Rae Urbans
Chris Usenga
Milt & Kay Van Natta
Gwen & Kirk VanAsten
Jim Vandenhaven
Dale Vanderhei
Alex Vandernhooger
Robert & Betty VanDyke
Sheldon Vars
Tom Vetrone
Mr & Mrs Vilas Faultersack
Al & Rita Villeneuve
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Carol Vleeshouwers
Richard Waddington
H.J. Wagner
Doug Wagner
Pam Wallace
Gerald Wallace
Eldean Walling
Walmart Foundation
The Waltenbergs
Clarence & Thelma Walther
Mike Walton
Roger & May Lou Wangen
Audrey Warner
Clarence & Teddie Wather
We Energies
Rich Weddington Family
Micheal & Joann Weiler
David Weinfurter
Margaret Weinfurter
Dan Weis
Kris Weisenfeld
Kent & Marlene Weldon
Betty Wells
Joe & Nancy Werwie
West Jr. High School
Daniel & Catherine Wetmore
Corey Wheir
Elizabeth Whelan
WI Puppy Mill Project
Tamara Wick
Sue Wilhelm
Bonnie Winch
Luvern Winters
Mary Wipfli
Sharon Withers
Allen Witt
Richard & Karlyn Witt
Dan & Veronica Witter
Dorothea & David Wood
Wood County Health Dept.
Wood County Unified School
Wood County Unified Services
Kathy Woodruff
Woodside Elementary 4K
Wright Way Cleaning
Hope Wunder
Cheryl Yeske
Mark Zager
Waren & Crystal Zalabske
Mrs Michael Zgarrick
Gerianne Zieher
Robert & Betty Zimmerman
Colleen Zirnhelt
Norma Zurfluh
If we have made an
error or omitted a name
from any list, please
accept our apologies.
Purina Cat and Kitten Chow
Purina Puppy Chow
Purina O.N.E. for Dogs
Piddle pads
Pet Toys
Office Supplies
Monetary Donations
Alumni
News
Mike was a long time resident at the shelter for over
a year. Here is a letter from his adopted family:
Souper Snow Sculpture
Spectacular benefits
Humane Society
It was cold, but many warm hearts came out on
Saturday, January 19 to support the shelter and the
sculpters. Thank you to all who participated!
Greetings Staff at SWCHS,
As promised, we are sending some pictures and an
update on Mike, the Australian cattle dog we adopted
on January 19th.
Mike seems to have adjusted just fine to us, Addie (our
other Australian cattle dog), and our house. He is very
mellow and easy going, yet ready to play whenever the
opportunity arises. He's eating fine (for the first couple
of days he didn't eat much), and has found all of the
different soft surfaces in the house to sleep on! He loves to
shake, as you said; and he has quickly joined our howling
chorus (all humans and dogs included) whenever the
neighborhood sirens go off. (We live a block from a fire
station!) He, Addie and I have a joyous time together on
our daily walks and at the dog park on the weekends.
Ms. Addie actually has needed more adjusting than
Mike. She is fine with him around, but has moments of
"grumbling" (she really grumbles) when she perceives that
Mike is getting more attention. We try hard to make sure
that everything is equal!
Darrin and I feel very blessed and fortunate to have
discovered such a wonderful dog in Mike. We love him,
and feel we are so lucky with dogs because Addie is
wonderful, as well.
Thanks to the staff at SWCHS for all you do for all animals,
and for taking such good care of Mike for so long. You are
giving a wonderful thing to animals and people alike!
Best,
Eve Komosa and Darrin Kimbler
Monona, WI
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Donation
Information
Listed below are some ways that you can help
support the South Wood County Humane Society!
C Membership
C Memorials
Donations - 10/01/07-3/31/08
You can be a member of the South Wood County Humane Society for
only $30 annually. With your membership you will receive subscription
to our bi-annual newsletter as well as a membership card providing you
with discounts at supporting businesses such as Checkers, Country Kitchen,
Dominos Pizza, The Feed Store, Grand Creations, Inner Peace Day Spa,
Newman's Mini Golf, Taco Johns, Tropical Smoothie, Water Works, William
Neiman Photography, and Wunrows. You will also receive a Paw Prints
Calendar, T-Shirt or Doggie Treat Cook Book as a token of our appreciation.
Honor an animal lover or memorialize
your loved one by establishing a
memorial on their behalf. Please consider
donating one of the monetary amounts
below. Our thank you will appear in the
upcoming South Wood County Humane
Society newsletter.
John Ahola
Lee Albrecht
Kathleen Allen
Richard & Kathleen Allen
Jo Ann Allison
Chriss Altis
Linda Anderson
Bill & Virgene Anderson
Bryce Anunson
Charles Appel
Heather & Kyle Armagost
David Arndt
Marion Arndt
Scott Arneson
Lynn Arnold
Ralph & Lynn Arnold
Michael Ash
Darlene Ashbeck
Mary Ashbeck
Gwen & Kirk Asten
Vi Aughey
Peggy Ausloos
Nancy Baldwin
Hilary Baller
Fran Baltus
Bob & Shirley Barton
Ted & Karen Bates
Bauers Floor Mart
Paggey Becker
Becker
Beverly Becker
Heather Behling
Edith Behm
Bill Beichl Insurance
Michelle & Randy Berghammer
Mary Biasea
Haley, Traci & Drake Biolo
Russel Blakeslee
Pat Blencoe
Wendy Bodett
Ruth Bowes
Mary Brandt
Judi Bray
Nicholas Brazeau
Tom & Karen Brehmer
Ana & Cheryl Breit
R. Bretc
Fred & Karen Brinkman
Arlene Brockman
Leo Brost
Mayri Brost
Donna Brown
John Brown
Dave & Vicki Brown
Linda Bruch
Richard Bruns
Carol Brurdick
Nancy Brux
Linda Buchs-Hammonds
E. Ann Buck
Ann Buck
Tim & Kathy Budelier
Carol Burdick
Joe & Sandy Burggraf
Carol Burick
Henry Burns
Scott Burrough
Vern Campbell
q Sign Me Up!
My $30 is enclosed.
Check Gift:
q Paw Prints Calendar OR q T-Shirt (Size_____)
C Spay/Neuter Sponsorship
Name __________________________________
Every year millions of puppies and kittens are born; a number far greater than
the number of people willing to adopt them. Spaying and neutering your pet
is a step toward helping to control pet over-population in our area. In both
cats and dogs spaying/neutering can reduce the risks of certain disorders and
cancer. Neutering often resolves undesirable behaviors such as aggression,
spraying and roaming.
How can you help? For only $55 you can sponsor a pet’s surgery. A sign
will be placed on a pet’s kennel indicating to a potential adopter that they
will receive a voucher toward that pet’s spay or neuter.
What a great way to help!
q Sponsor a Spay or Neuter
$55 enclosed.
Sponsor the maintenance and upkeep of one of the shelter kennels
for $300 annually.
$300 enclosed.
Please return this page with your donation(s) to:
South Wood County Humane Society
P.O. Box 903 • Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Name
Address
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City
State
Telephone
Email
Your Relationship ________________________
Memorials
to SWCHS
Honoring our loved ones –
past and present.
C Kennel Sponsorship
q Sponsor a Kennel
q $25.00 Memorial Level
q $50.00 Memorial Level
q $100.00 Memorial Level
q Other Amount $_________
Zip
Lacy and Babe
Todd Jorgensen
Greta
Artis Ziegler
Arzella Appel
Erin Harold
Cathy Woznicki
Mark Kosek
Summer
Kinsey
Kenneth Ubinger
Taffy
La Vera Hamann
Astro and Madison
Terri Jo Tinsley
Tennessee Jed
Catty
Sandy and Del Weiler
Ashley Krommenanhor
Ray Johnson & Buster
Aritis Ziegler & Chester
Dale Marzofka
Mary Schlauphlin
Ira
Pat Rude
Elliot
Shadow
Mary Bezin
Coca Cola
Yeager
Gerianne
Bill Weier
Arzelia
Shirley Masemere
Linda Marie Meyer
Ziegler
Cathy Woznicki
Thank you for supporting the South Wood County Humane Society!
Thank you to everyone who made a donation to help
support the South Wood County Humane Society!
Donations
Laura Casperson
Tracy Chartier
Deb Chasteen
Jeff Christensen
Grace Lutheran Church
Colleen Clark
Joan Clark
WoodTrust Asset
Coca-Cola
Robert Cohen
Bill Coleman
Tara Cook
Noah Cornwell
Tyler Cowan
Creepers Car Club
Cheri Langer
Michael & Terry Czappa
Terry Czappa
Sandy Dankemeyer
Deb DeByl
Linda Dekarske
Jon Delay
Pam Denne'e
Laura Derzinski
Desantis
Dawn & Tim Desorcy
Kathy DeWitt
Jason & Carrie Dhein
Sandy Dhein
Aaron Dhein & Friends
Janet Dickson
Karlene Dillinghan
Lori Djumadi
Kathy Dodds
Delores Doescher
Joan Dolan
Jon Dolan
Isla Dorshorst
Samantha Ecker
Loren Elkin
Kevin Ellins
Jim & Jill Elzingas
Erco World Wide Inc.
Anita Enerson
Sherry Engelke
Mathew Engleman
Bernadine Engwall
Lynda Ennett
Mrs. Cherl Erickson
Glenda Erickson
Jerry & Lisa Falk
Arlene & Robert Falk
Elzinger Family
Jean Fennell
Judy & Sheldon Ferkey
Deb Firkus
Kirsty Flanagan
Ernest & Judith Fleischer
Jessica Fleischman
Jesse Fleishman
Mary Foster
Marlene Freedlund
Dorothy Freiman
Linda Freund
Bobbi Friday
Linda Fritsche
Dana Frost
Thomas & Mary Ellen Fuller
Mary Fuller
Mary Lou Gardner
William & Barbara Gardner
Barb Garfield
Abbie Garfield
John & Eileen Gavinski
Lynda Geben
Richard Geiser
Richard Gerhartz
Donald Giebelbs
Don & Kathy Giebels
Diane Gillo
Tammy Ginter
Isabel Goetz
Good Masons
Dean & Tamara Goodmasons
Stanley Gorski
Keith Gotz
Health Department
Greg Kolodziej
Carol Gresch
Amber Greycarek
Christine Griffith
Tracie Ray Griffith
Ken & Roxanne Gronski
Bruce & Alica Gross
Jen Grossbier
Debbie Grover
Emily Groves
Lavon Gruetzmacher
Kathleen Guyant
Mary Gyrior
Tim Habeck
Nancy Habeck
Danny Haferman
Gary & Sandy Hall
Tracy Hall
Robert & Sandra Hall
Toni Hamann
Neal Hamann
Linda Hamann
Sue Hamilton
Ann Hamus
Kristi Hanneman
Kim Hansen
Rosanne Hanson
Mary Jo Hardrath
Mike Harris
Sandy Hartges
Ilene Havitz
Kristyne & Nathan Havitz
Deb Haynes
Laure Heineck
E.W. Heiser
Richard & Catherine Heiser
Lawrence & Carol Heller
Amy Hemming
Lennard & Carol Henderson
Marilyn Hendricks
Jorden Henk
Dave & Vicki Henke
Karen Henkelman
Marge Hess
Keith Hetzel
Ed & Mary Ann Heuer
Kurt & Kim Heuer
John & Eileen Higgins
Sheryl & Tim Hiles
Janet Hill
Gerald Hillila
Dave & Vicki Hillman
Jule Hingisto
Vicki Hintz
James & Marcia Hladikek
Matt Hoffman
Mary Hotchkiss
Janice Hull
Columbia Co. Humane
Richard Humphreys
Patty Ignatouski
Nick & Brittany Ignatowski
Heather Inderm
Inner Peace Day Spa
Robin Ireland
Anita Jacisin
Jere Jackson
Jordis Jacobs
Karen Jagodinski
Rick Jagodinski
Terry & Karen James
Debbie Jancik
Pam Janicki
James Janz
Cody Jardine
Richard & Rita Jaroch
Chris & Arlene Jaworski
Lonnie & Ginger Jelinski
Jessica Jelinski
Adelaide Jensen
Jessica Jinsky
L & L Motors
Joey Lewis
Gary & Sandy Johnson
Ruth Johnson
Erin Johnson
Bob Johnson
Joan Johnson
Joan Nelson- JoJo's Bar
Yvonne Jorgensen
Evelyn Joswick
Debra & Thomas Jungwirth
Debra Jungwirth
David & Deborah Kapsos
Marie Kaszuba
G.S & D.E Katona
Deb Keenan
Kellner Moravian Church
Morgan Kelly
Kim Kelnhofer
Wis. Rapids Kennel Club
Kim Kenowski
Sandy Keough
Dar Cash & Marigene Kerner
Chuck Kevic
Mary Kiernan
Mary & James Kiernan
Matthew Kiernan
Levi Kingery
Marilyn Kite
Charles & Priscilla Kite
Ed & Joyce Kitsemble
Lori Kiwak
Joe Kiwak
Joe Kiwak III
Mr & Mrs Kizewski
Shirley Klapperish
Alice Knuteson
Karl & Dawn Knuteson
Alice Knuteson
Mary Kobza
Aaron Koehler
Kevin Koehler
Steffanie Koeppel
William Kohnen
Bill & Bette Kohnen
Peter Konkol
Joan Koth
Betty Krall
Harriet Krause
Timm & Susan Krohn
Lois Kroll
Ashley Krommenakker
Jody Kronberger
Kristine Krug
Judy Krug
Elsie Kruger
Jill Krummel
Tina Krummel
Jonathan Krummel
Deb Kufalk
Jeremy Kurtzweil
Emily Kurz
Roger & Shirley LaBarge
Mr & Mrs Ladick
Lore Lamb
Susan Lang
Clara Langer
Denise Larson
Susan LaSalle
Keith LaSee
Randy Lashua
David & Debra Laude
Pat Lawrence
Renaissance Learning
LeClair's
Mr & Mrs Leher
Stephany Lepak
Nancy Lewin
Margaret Lewin
Kaylee Liska
Collin Liska
Kaley Liska
Liska Family
Todd Lokken
Bill Loos
Kimberlee Love
Al & Rita Lovesee
Walter & Marion Lovinus
Walter Lovinus Jr
William & Barbara Lowe
Gail Lowery
Marsha Lubeck
Kathy Lubeck
Marsha Lubke
Betty Luedtke
Dalton Luger
Brian Lyden
Lynette MacLagen
Sally Mallek
Linda Maly
Jerry & Pat Markason
Marlene
Pattie Marshal
Inez Marti-Neufeld
Juanita Martinson
Wood County Dispatch
Mary Lou Garder
Bev Mason
Thomas & Bev Mason
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