1820 Princeton Road • Hamilton, Ohio 45011(513) 867-5727

Summer 2011www. animalfriendshs.org

Britton

Simon

Rocky

Levi

Banjo

Crackle

Max

Drake

Mufasa

The Newsletter of

HUMANE SociEty

Christina Loparo fell in love with Bella on PetFinder & drove 5 hours from Cleveland to adopt her.

Bridget Burkart of Hamilton came to make a memorial donation & couldn’t resist adopting Becker.

Forever homes...

Lillie, seen on Channel 9 WCPO’s Pet Pals is adopted by the Hayes Family of Monroe.

The Dragon family of Liberty Township adopts Snyder with help from volunteer, Linda Bamerlin.

You see them covered with muddy paw prints or cat fur, their badges of honor.

You know the ones... Then there are the volunteers who serve

in multiple other ways. They all give so much, yet none of them ever feel like it’s enough.

Pam Hoffman2 years

Paula Hutton5 years

Haniah Davis5 years

Debbie Schneider4 years

Meg Kleman5 years

Pat Gray5 years

Linda Dunaway10 years

Jim Wolfe7 years

Dee Parragh7 years

Sean Daughtridge

7 years

Heather & Tom Rammer

2 years

Volunteer AppreciationEdition

Special

Animal Tales

AFHSBoard of Trustees

Richard G. FoxPresidentFairfield

Kendra Robinson1st Vice PresidentHamilton

Ronald C. Short2nd Vice PresidentMiddletown

Dee ParraghSecretary, Fairfield

Jeremy TaylorTreasurer, Trenton

Jack ArmstrongHamilton

Robert T. BaeselHamilton

James FehringWest Chester

Greg HullHamilton

Walter J. LeapMiddletown

Nancy NichtingHamilton

Nancy PiperHamilton

Susanna Schwartz, DVM Diplomate ACVSCincinnati

Be a voice for the animals... if you witness animal

neglect, cruelty or abuse, report it to the

proper authorities!

Noah

Darwin

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from the Staff...

AFHS LIVE WEB SITE brings you everything - see videos of our adoptable pets on

~ On-line Debut ~ June 10,2011

animalfriendshs.organnouncing our NEW LIVE website LIVE VIDEO ROCKS!

This is a milestone in the life saving efforts of AFHS - Designed & Engineered by Director, Meg Stephenson

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great adoption updates...shared by

Meg Stephenson

From her hospital bed in the ICU stepdown unit, Sue Waddell regaled some of her stories as a foster parent. Sue has been a volunteer with Animal Friends for 6 years. In that time, she has fostered a total of 84 puppies, hence earning the title, the puppy lady. Sometimes they came to her home in litters, other times not. She is a pro with bottle feeding and nurturing them to maturity, preparing them for adoption. She laughs at how she became a “foster failure” with her first dog, Duke, a 2y/o Lab/Shar-Pei mix and then again later with a puppy. She chuckles at what a funny looking dog he is, but she couldn’t let him go back to the shelter. Sue relates, “I took him home with me and asked my husband, Skip ‘ how much do you love me? Is it okay if I keep him?’ When the dog walked in, Skip responded with the answer Sue was hoping for. Recovering from complications she experienced from major surgery, Sue immediately perked up when she started sharing about her puppies. She said she loved talking about them, that it was good for her and clearly it was. She has had to deal with the heartbreak of parvo with some of the litters. At home she has a scrapbook containing a photo of every one of the puppies. She admits, “It’s been a lot of hard work, but I’ve loved them all.” Sue has also devoted much of her time helping out with the PetMobile adoptions. Volunteering with the PetMobile is how Sue got her start. It was her turning point. Believe it or not, Sue is one of the volunteers who could never bring herself to set foot inside the Trenton shelter. And now, 84 puppies later, she is the puppy lady. She reasoned with herself that she could handle the PetMobile, but it still took her another 2-3 months before she could finally enter the shelter. Then she couldn’t stay away. Her husband also joined as a volunteer walking the dogs. Sue exclaimed, “Volunteering for Animal Friends has been the biggest part of my life next to raising my kids.” In the prayers of so many, this remarkable lady has given so much of herself to Animal Friends Humane Society. It just goes to show you what can happen if you put aside your fears, take the leap and help. What a great story. What a great volunteer. Thank you, Sue.

The Puppy Lady by Nancy Bender

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Lynn takes photos of all the adoptable animals at AFHS and posts them on Petfinder.com, attracting adopters from all parts of Ohio and across the country. She is now the videographer for the new Live Website. The impact of this volunteer’s efforts cannot be over-stated. She has saved hundreds, upon hundreds of lives. Every time an adopter says I found my pet on Petfinder.com; we have Lynn to thank.

Donna is a veteran with the PetMobile and foster mom to many. She is involved with many fundraising events and she coordinates the “Hearts that Care” column for Animal Tales. Thanks Donna!

Just wanted to let you know Lacey is doing great and I plan on finalizing the adoption on Friday when I come to the shelter. She is fitting in well and is a much more outgoing dog than she was at the shelter, as you can see from this picture. - Lynn

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Betty has a new home with volunteers, Bob and Darlene Traylor of Fairfield. They fostered Betty and she became an instant part of their family! They are shown with Betty completing her adoption papers.

AFHS Volunteers Adopt, too!

Sue Waddell6 years

with Duke

Donna Ponder6 years

Lynn Hartsough6 years

Bob & Darlene Traylor6 months

volunteersa tribute to ourby Nancy Bender

It is said that volunteers are the angels who walk the earth. They are revered everywhere for their selfless giving. They give until they can’t give anymore. April 11th through the 16th was National Volunteer Week. Animal Friends Humane Society has been enormously blessed with all of its volunteers. They can be found walking the trails side by side with one of the shelter’s four legged angels. In the cat room, there are volunteers cradling the feline angels. You see them in the dog kennels doing behavior training or in the grooming room, bathing and loving on badly neglected strays that have been brought in. They are out in the community with the PetMobile helping with pet adoptions or assisting with fundraising events. They are at home fostering kittens or puppies or at the shelter transporting animals to and from the surgery room. And sometimes, they are out behind the shelter scooping the poop. Volunteers will do whatever needs to be done. They appreciate how great the needs are at the shelter, given the small number of kennel staff and the large volume of animals. Hand a volunteer a mop and they are off and running. This issue of Animal Tales is dedicated to the numerous wonderful volunteers who have given so generously of their time and love for the betterment of the animals at Animal Friends Humane Society. Before getting started, the volunteers sign in. Their hours are logged, but the depth of their giving is immeasureable. Out of their devotion and compassion comes a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty for want of a better life for these animals. They play a vital role in getting the animals adopted. They are equipped with answers when a potential adopter has questions about the disposition and quirks concerning a particular cat or dog. Just like the shelter staff, they are relieved and joyous exchanging victorious hugs and fist bumps with each successful adoption. Some volunteers grab their leash or a ball and head

straight to the dog kennels while others make a bee-line to the cat room. They go where they are needed and do what they do best. They are there, it seems, everyday. They become the center of the universe for many of these animals. Some are very camera shy and don’t want recognition. You see them covered with muddy paw prints or cat fur, their badges of honor. You know the ones...

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(photo on front) have volunteered for 2 years. Heather socializes

the dogs and Tom is the shelter handyman, doing all the needed

repairs and maintenance. He recently installed the new sign at

the entrance of the driveway. Thanks to you both!

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and have been fundraisers for AFHS for seven years. Karen and her husband, Derek, who has also helped with the shelter, are the publishers of Greater Cincinnati Pet Pages.

It is impossible to highlight every volunteer and the various things they do within these pages. The following are more examples of how the giving just goes on and on...

Pam Hoffman (front page) - She is frequently socializing the cats at AFHS as well as the ones transferred to the the Fairfield Animal Care Center. Pam also assists with the PetMobile.

Jim Wolfe (front page) - Known for his fierce dedication to the shelter dogs; he has walked hundreds over the years. He also helps with the PetMobile.

Gail Gaston (right) - Assists with walking dogs and the PetMobile. She and her daughter, Kate, a 10 year volunteer, are known for their letter writing to the commissioners about the conditions of the Trenton shelter.

Barb Thompson (above) - Assists with adoptions at the shelter and the PetMobile, fosters many dogs and is the primary groomer at the shelter.

Susan Kimball (page 5) - Volunteers by fostering & assisting with adoptions on the PetMobile. Known for her passion with German Shepherd rescue.

Meg Stephenson conducting a Volunteer Orientation

Learning the ABC’s of the shelter

BonnieBastain2 years

Lori Shannon & j.d.

Amy & ShelbyVaracalli

1 year

Linda Bamerlin5 years

Sheila Poynter7 years

Gail Gaston12 years

Barb Thompson3 years

Karen Conklin7 years

Sue Lowrey7 years

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Ken Yelm2 years

Lori Shannon,3 years, with

daughter, Gillian & Curby

Then there are the volunteers who serve in multiple other ways. They all give so much, yet none of them ever feel like it’s enough. In return, they want just one thing: forever homes for all of the animals. People frequently admit they feel ashamed or embarrassed that they don’t come to the shelter to help because they can’t bear the looks on the animals faces or they fear they will want to take all of the animals home with them. You are not alone. You are not the first to feel this way, nor will you be the last. Many of the shelter staff and volunteers know the feeling all too well. There will come a day, as it did for many of us, when you realize that doing nothing is no longer an option. Something or someone will spur you on. It would surprise you which of the volunteers and how many of them have had to overcome their own fears. They jump at the chance to share their stories and vividly recall their turning point. What a loss it would have been for the shelter and the animals had they never followed their hearts. There have been so many amazing volunteers! There are some well-meaning animal lovers in the community who, no matter how hard they try, simply cannot make it past the front doors. They do what they can by fundraising or donating. EVERY contribution makes a difference and Animal Friends thanks you. If only there were a photo for every face that has come and gone. For every loving set of arms. For every tender-hearted volunteer who has given so much to so many. In every kennel, in your honor, a tail wags for you. Namaste,

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Carolyn Kramer is a much celebrated volunteer with Animal Friends Humane Society, now in her 45th year, the longest of all the volunteers. She is seen here displaying one of numerous scrapbooks she has compiled in

her personal mission to preserve the history of the shelter. Her albums contain news articles dating back to 1952 when the shelter was first established. Some of them were given to her by three of the shelters founders,

people she knew personally: Mrs. Gladys Ober, Dave Regan and Harry Finkelman. Featured on the right page of the book Carolyn is holding is an ad with a young boy who had just adopted a dog from the

Humane Association of Miami Valley (the shelter was re-named AFHS in 2002). The boy was Carolyn’s cousin and the photo and ad design were the work of a copy writer, layout artist and photographer for the Middletown Journal, Carolyn Kramer. That ad, published June 22, 1966

marked the beginning of Carolyn’s involvement with AFHS. Seven months later, by the grace of Mrs. Ober, she found herself on the board of trustees. With the exception of being treasurer,

Carolyn has filled every position on the board over the years. She also served as a public relations representative, volunteer co-ordinator and was an avid promoter and fundraiser for the spaying

and neutering of cats and dogs. Back when this was a fresh solution to animal over-population, Carolyn became deeply passionate about it and as a youngster could rally with the best of them.

She still can. As members of the Buckeye Bull Terrior Club, Carolyn and her husband, Harold, who had also served on Animal Friends board for a number of years, have rescued and fostered numerous

Bull Terriors from AFHS as well as all over Southwestern Ohio. Four of them they adopted. Carolyn was the editor and writer for the shelter newsletter, Animal Tales for 6 years. In recognition of her

devotion and hard work she was a part of the ground breaking ceremony as well as the ribbon cutting for the new shelter. Her professional photographs of many of the cats and dogs adorn the walls of the the

shelter. She embraces the history of Animal Friends, her memories, all the human and animal connections she has made. It represents a prominent part of her life and so, it’s no wonder she guards those scrapbooks and now worries how best to preserve them. Carolyn sums up her sentiments, “The shelter is my heart and

always will be.” How fitting that her legacy with the shelter would begin all those years ago with a photograph of a boy and his adopted dog. For you Carolyn, a dozen red roses.

Forty Five Years!

“the shelter is my heart...”

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...NancyUp until 5 years ago, I donated & adopted from Animal Friends, but due to my own apprehension I mostly kept my distance. My turning point: Seeing former Director, Leland Gordon on the news making a desperate plea on behalf of the animals. I couldn’t live with myself anymore unless I got involved. I called Leland and he invited me to attend a meeting with the commissioners addressing the conditions of the Trenton shelter. In the midst of my cancer treatments, I attended, turned my pain into purpose and the rest is history.

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Denise has a soft spot for the small frightened dogs. She is the designer of Animal Tales and did the design and printing for the AFHS Issue 12 campaign. She is humorously known for falling asleep in a kennel with a dog curled up to her. Two of her three dogs came from Trenton.

j.d. East2 years,

greeted with a play bow from Griffin

Susan Kimball12 years

Jackie East3 years

MackenzieBryant

1st month

Denise5 years,

with Fluffy

Scooby Doo5 years

Jennifer Teets1st day,

with Peyton

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In October 2001 the PetMobile was purchased and picked up in Columbus. It’s first outing was in December 2001, but due to cold weather it’s trips were limited. A regular schedule was planned for the spring of 2002.

I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I first volunteered to drive the PetMobile, but it’s one of those decisions I’ve never regretted. We take homeless dogs out into the community with the goal of finding the perfect family for each of them. We are all, especially the dogs, ambassadors for Animal Friends Humane Society and so, along with our primary goal we are spreading awareness of the need for pet adoption. We are also providing some of the dogs with a much needed break from their normal routine. Aside from that, it is a lot of fun! I get to hang out with some of my favorite people, including my wife, Kathleen who also volunteers for the shelter. I play with the dogs and talk to potential adopters. It can be hard work at times, but it’s invigorating and always makes me feel I’ve made a difference. I get far more out of it than I put into it and after so many years I can’t imagine not doing it. I began volunteering for the shelter 7 years ago as a dog walker. This was at the shelter in Trenton and my dog walking days are best described as sporadic. The sad, cramped conditions at the facility always left me a bit depressed, making my committment to return something of a struggle. This is why I and so many others have such high regard for the dedicated dog walkers who returned (and continue to return) day after day, year after year to help socialize the dogs and get them outside. They are the unsung heroes of the shelter. So many of the animals that come to the shelter, particularly the strays, have had a rough time of it and need to relearn- or learn for the first time- that people can be trusted. This is a vital process in preparing them for adoption. I was determined to contribute my time and energy to the shelter and since I was a failure at dog walking I needed to find some other way. Around 4 years ago, I heard that they needed a driver for the PetMobile. Now that was something I could do! This led to my first meeting with Dee Parragh, a dear friend and volunteer whose devotion to the shelter is unlike anyone I’ve ever met. Dee manages the PetMobile schedule and coordinates the volunteers which is no simple task. She determines which events will give the dogs the maximum chance for adoption, books and advertises the events and with few exceptions, that means every Saturday & many Sundays year round. My earliest memories of the PetMobile are not of the events themselves, but of choosing which dogs to take to the event. In Trenton the dogs were tethered to the trees out back for air and sunshine while their kennels were being cleaned. Dee and I would approach each one, giving them attention to try to establish a rapport in the limited time we had. We relied on input from the kennel staff and the dog walkers and would generally choose a mix of the most personable dogs, those who had been at the shelter the longest and maybe one or two that really needed the repreive. Once a dog is taken out of the shelter it begins to relax a bit and shows its true personality. Whether we are set up in front of a PetSmart or at an event in a park it is much easier to bond with the dogs and give them one-on-one attention. I personally like to sit on the ground with each of the dogs so I can look into their eyes while I talk to them and show them affection. The greatest reward for all of us is when an individual or a family comes along, falls in love and adopts. There is no greater thrill than sharing in the process and watching one of our dogs leave for its forever home. Every adoption is cause for celebration. At the end of the event, we return to the shelter with whichever dogs did not get chosen. We reassure them and ourselves that their special someone will come along. Naturally, this is the hard part and never was this more the case than when they were being returned to the Trenton shelter. Now with our larger, improved facility I am happy to report that we have noticed a remarkable change; the dogs don’t seem to mind going back! In fact, they seem perfectly fine with it and we no longer feel the agonizing need to apologize to them. People who have adopted from here sometimes bring their dogs back for a friendly hello. Instead of trembling in fear, the dogs sniff around, wagging their tails happy to see everyone. This speaks volumes about the positive changes in the atmosphere. The difference truly is astonishing which is why we welcome you to come see Animal Friends

the Pet Mobile... fun, fellowship & forever homes

by Sean Daughtridge

Dee Parragh & Sean

Daughtridge line up dogs to go on the

PetMobile.

Editor’s note: If you are unable to volunteer, but would like to assist with pet adoptions you can help by donating gas

cards to fuel the PetMobile. AFHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and every little bit helps!

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Dee Parragh is a six year volunteer and one of the multi-taskers of AFHS. She is the PetMobile coordinator, a fundraising committee member and serves on the Board of Trustees as secretary. She fosters cats and dogs and coordinates the Bark’n’Purr Ball. There was a time when Dee was reluctant to go into the shelter feeling that emotionally she couldn’t handle it. Her turning point: an epiphany that she could do the animals more good by trying to find them homes. And for six years, she has done all that and more. Our deepest thanks to you!

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for the Dunaways that started with mom. Linda has volunteered for 10 years. She is

a fundraiser committee member, a dog walkerand a veteran with the PetMobile. She has fostered

many puppies and kittens and coordinates the Bark’n’Purr Ball. Her husband, Darryl, assists with dog walking and the PetMobile and her daughters,

Lana, Alicia and Renee fundraise and help post Linda’s fosters on PetFinder.com.

She wants everyone to know that the rewards you receive from volunteering are so great, because you

help animals that can’t do without you.

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Humane Society. We are always in need of more volunteers with the PetMobile, so if you have attended a volunteer orientation why not consider spending a Saturday afternoon with us? As it was for me, it could turn out to be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. - Dedicated to my dear friend, Sue Waddell.

Sandra Feldman1 year

Judy Stewart2 years

Kathleen Daughtridge

7 years

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July 9, 2011 - PetMobile at PetSmartJuly 16, 2011 - Liberty Veterinary Hospital Adoption EventJuly 17, 2011 - British Car Days of Greater CincinnatiJuly 23, 2011 - PetMobile at PetSmartJuly 30, 2011 - PetMobile at Tractor SupplyAugust 6, 2011 - PetMobile at PetSmartAugust 13, 2011 - Dog Walk at Pyramid HillSeptember 10, 2011 - PetSmart Bridgewater FallsSeptember 11, 2011 - PetMobile at PetSmartSeptember 24, 2011 - Animal Hospital of West Chester Open HouseNovember 6, 2011 - Puppy Up! Dog Walk with Luke RobinsonNovember 12, 2011 - PetMobile at PetSmart National Adoption Event

AFHS is solely dependent on private donationsfor its day to day operation. It is becAuSe of your

donations that the shelter is able to live up to its mission and provide shelter and care for the 7,000-8,000

animals that come through yearly. All donations are greatly appreciated and remember,

NO DONAtION IS tOO SmAll!

Sign up for our “E-Newsletter” at animalfriendshs@butlercountyohio.org

We recycle for $$$ for the shelter! Please bring your newspapers and aluminum

cans (no glass, etc.) to the collection receptacles located at the far end of the parking lot.

Please bring your old cell phones and inkjet

cartridges to the shelter for recycling and fundraising. Drop off at the front desk.

Check Important Updates, Volunteer Orientations & Events...

For the most current info, please go to OUR NEW LIVE WEBSITE: www.animalfriendshs.org

to find events, micro-chipping and Pet-Mobile schedule for off-site adoptions

See our website or phone 513-867-5727

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Friends from the Classy Red Hatters of FairfieldCindy Craig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer AllenJoan Furnier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don & Norma Haynam, Ripley Co. Amateur Radio ClubRosalind Thornton . . . . . Mr. & Mrs. Richard Thornton, Mark & Cindy Machetto, Joan Smith, Thora

Patterson, Ruth Ann Garrod, Don & Meredith Miller, Robert & Linda Connelly, Richard Jackson, Donna Cook

Jerry Braun . . . . Anna Harvey, Prudy Kyle, Mr. & Mrs. Joel Schmidt, Bill & Ellie Dinger, Carolyn & Louie Motzer, Norm & Carole Dingeldein, Shirley Hughes, Edward & Sara Dennerline, Millicent

DeLozier, Ronald & Susan Cribbs, Ray & Mary Madden, Kent & Kay Imhoff, Robert Ramsey, Sandy Drewry, Bret Keller, Estelle Logan, Bill & Joann Menzer, Bill & Christa Seneca, Don& Judy

Van Winkle, Ron Purvis, Sallie Hawkins, Erick & Tara Donges, Austin & Lois Gleason, Marie Donges, Martha Stewart, Ted & Lois Heffelfinger, Phyllis Thompson,

John & Letty Dodsworth, Faculty & Staff of Hamilton High SchoolMeredith Wilkie . . . .William & Charlotte Wilkie, Edward & Lindy Stasen, Renee & Dan McBride,

Matthew & Janet Baker, the Boggio family, Nancy Firman, Marilyn Lampe, Jerry & Laura Koenig, Ron & Judy Porges, Carol & Rollie Behrman, Nancy & Jane Herzog,

Jessica Telinda, Greenhills Ladies Golf League, Lynne Piepmeyer, Bill & Betsy Walden, Bill, Angie, Stephen, & Rachel Spaeth, Georgia & Mike Coddington,

Carl & Kathy Brokaw & Melanie Brokaw, C. K. & Paula Wright, Bob & Marcia Dyer, Kent & Janice Hodson,Tom & Brenda Eberle, Darrell & Jill Rolen, Mick & Georgia Brown,

Dan & Jenny Henson, Thomas Szykowny, Charles & Marcia Atkinson, Kathy Reising, the Brassfield’s, Robert Ovington; Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP; Faculty & Students of the

MLIS Program, University of Pittsburgh, SS Donations, Kristine Kring, Vorys Librarians Joseph W. Haverland and his beloved dog, Cyber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert and Jennifer WoltermanLiz and Gracie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheila GephartHayley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry and Cathy PokornySadie, “The Sadster” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois HenshawToby, a special dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan and Don ThompsonLois Miner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy WenningIsabelle Moore . . . . . . Delores Wagonfield, Frank and Wilma Shipp, Harry and Linda Ernst, Marilyn

Compton, Elda Elementary School, Pamela Furmon

Hearts that care...

In Honor of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DonATeD ByTutti and Tigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derek and Karen ConklinDaisy and Snoope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elmer CornishMickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed GodbeyJoyce and Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Su SidwellMolly, Morgan and Petie, cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beatrice PhillipsGloria Hendrickson’s birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cathy Holmes, Mary AllenHarley and Bailey Riordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Villarreal FamilyKaren Woodrey’s birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandra LocherCarlie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise CawdreyBrian Chandley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David and Amanda DavenportDerek and Karen Conklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Lewis

proceeds from fundraising events

go to AFHS

August 20th... Second Birthday Paw-ty at the Shelter!

Our Humane Society was established in 1952...Our mission is to promote humane principles, to protect lost, homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals, and act as advocates for animals in our communities.

Shelter Hours...Mon-Tues-Fri-Sat-Sun...11-4:30Wed-Thurs...1:00 - 7:00 pm

HUMANE SociEty

1820 Princeton RoadHamilton, ohio 45011(513) 867-5727www.animalfriendshs.org

The oldest,largest,non-profit animal adoption agency in Butler County,Ohio.

NON-PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDCincinnati, OHPermit #967

The shelter’s Easter egg hunt drew a large crowd on April 23rd and the kids were raring to go! Indeed it was a muddy day, but as you can see from the photos, that stopped no one. Inside, there were dogs being adopted and others being micro-chipped, all a part of the specials that were being offered that day. It was great fun for everyone!

Fantastic turnout for Easter Egg Hunt!

Meg Kleman is a five year volunteer who initially got her start at the Trenton shelter with encouragement from her son, Matthew. She is one of the faithful dog walkers. At home she has five dogs; four of them were adopted from Animal Friends and the fifth is a foster. Every summer her family fosters a dog from the shelter until it gets adopted. Interestingly enough, for the first three years as one of the morning dog walkers, she never entered the shelter. She would literally stand outside and wait for the other volunteers to bring her dogs to walk. In fact, the very first shelter dog she ever walked never saw the inside of the shelter again. She laughs at herself. “I had to adopt it!” Approximately a year before the Trenton shelter closed Meg had her turning point. She recalls it was a T.V. ad about dogs with the song, “In the Arms of an Angel.” Stirred by it, Kleman states, “I thought to myself I CAN do this. I AM doing this!” And so, just like that, she did it and she hasn’t stopped since. Meg has done a great deal of fundraising for AFHS. She was the key force behind getting the new beds for the dog kennels, many of them she and her husband assembled. So dedicated is this volunteer, she proudly sports a tattoo of the shelter logo on her wrist! Boo Bear shows his approval. Hey Meg - you rock!

volunteer

focus

Our Second

BirthdayPaw-Ty!

Animal FriendsHumane Society

and you’re invited!Saturday

August 20, 2011

11:00 am till 4:30 pm1820 Princeton Road in Hamilton

Join us for fun, food, games, cake & ice cream!

AFHS LIVE WEB SITE brings you everything - see videos of our adoptable pets on animalfriendshs.org

NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME...

Check It Out!

Donetta

special guest!

animal communicator

Bandit & Tutti with

Donetta