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Leavenworth County Humane Society - November 2009

Leavenworth CountyHumane Society’s

Volume 1, Issue 2 - November 2009

The Wet Nose NewsThe Wet Nose NewsThe Wet Nose NewsMeeting our Mission

100th Animal on Spay/Neuter Transports! One of the key LCHS missions is to “Provide spay / neuter services to reduce the number of homeless animals and enhance the health of homed animals.”

Oscar, loved beagle boy of the McCrory family in Tonganoxie, was the first animal to arrive at the Tonganoxie transport in November, making him the 100th animal to be spayed or neutered and vaccinated on the monthly LCHS transports. That means in just 4 transports, we have prevented the birth of more than 670 puppies and kittens.

This convenient low-cost program partnership with No More Homeless Pets, Kansas City is possible because of your donations, the hard work of volunteers who staff the transports, and the support of Leavenworth County communities who host LCHS.

Transports continue! Our remaining transport for 2009 will operate December 10-11 from the 4-H Building in Lansing.

2010 Dates for Transport: January 21-22 Linwood February 11-12 Basehor March 18-19 Easton April 15-16 Leavenworth May 20-21 Tonganoxie June 17-18 Lansing July 15-16 Linwood August 19-20 Basehor

Participants can register through the web-page, or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

The News InsideMeeting Our Mission ..............Page 1Become A Friend of LCHS ...................................Page 2December’s Special Election ...Page 2Current Board of Directors ....Page 2A Vision to Build On ...............Page 3Service Learning ......................Page 3Scanners Sought ......................Page 3Wags and Purrs........................Page 3A Note From the Treasurer .....Page 4Plan Ahead for Christmas! .....Page 4Points 4 Paws ...........................Page 5Fundraising At Your Fingertips ........................Page 5

Planned Giving ........................Page 5 LCHS Support for Animals in Need ................Page 6LCHS Foster Animals ..............Page 6Thank You to the Foster Homes ..........................Page 6Canine Influenza Virus ...........Page 7The Link ..................................Page 7Holly Jacobs, Pet Communicator ..................Page 72009-2010 Events Calendar ....Pages 8-9Adoption Saturday’s at Feldman’s ............................Page 8Kansas Sampler Festival ..........Page 9

No Kill Basehor .......................Page 10Leavenworth to Build New Animal Control Shelter ........................Page 10Caring for Community Cats ...Page 10Hallmark Volunteer Involvement Pays.....................Page 10Domino’s Legacy .....................Page 10New Members .........................Page 11Memorials & Donations .........Page 11Low Cost Spay & Neuter Locations .................................Page 12


December’s Special Election

Become aFriend of

Why me? Why now? What for?

A new program to extend and gain support for LCHS, called Friends of LCHS, launches in January 2010. The Friends of LCHS program is an annual giving program with various levels that will give LCHS a reasonable expectation of sustained cash flow. This element of our long term business plan allows us to continue our immediate low cost spay / neuter and Trap / Neuter / Return programs, while we progress to building and operating Leavenworth County’s state-of-the-art no-kill shelter.

How is this different than being a Member? A Friend primarily is a patron of the shelter, may volunteer, or may want only to help financially. A Member helps guide the organization by their attendance at regular and annual membership meetings, where membership allows them to vote, to choose LCHS’s Officers and Directors, and to make changes to the By-laws. The privilege of the floor is extended to any voting Member at LCHS membership meetings. In addition, a benefit program with business discounts and special pricing will be implemented for Members. Members may also volunteer their time.

Current Members will have the opportunity to continue their membership (with a special Member rate for 2010 as a “thank you” for their early support of LCHS), or to become a Friend of LCHS.

The Friends of LCHS Kickoff Celebration on January 30th will welcome new Friends and encourage others to join LCHS. Watch for details on the Friends program and the celebration on the website, or in your mail, coming soon!

LCHS has lots of programs going, and lots of plans for the future, but the foundation of all our efforts, now and in the future, is to STOP KILLING PETS. Everyone can be part of stopping the killing, by spaying / neutering their pets, fostering and adopting homeless animals, and committing to their pets for a lifetime. That’s the Why ME? Why Now? Because Leavenworth County is growing, moving forward, posturing for and creating a better future, for people and pets. The time for regarding pets as “disposable” is past. What for? Every dollar donated to LCHS goes to programs that contribute to ending the killing. Yes, we need to spend a little on things like printing and postage and the phone bill, but that’s a small, small part of our monthly expenses. Building a community where all animals are treated humanely and every pet has a loving forever home is our vision, but the bare bones bottom line foundational bullet is STOP KILLING PETS – healthy pets, treatable pets, adoptable pets, lost pets, challenging pets, baby pets, elder pets, even the feral pets. Euthanasia provides a “good death” to an animal who has no good chance of recovering and living a healthy life; killing takes an animal out of the “inventory.” LCHS is working alongside other animal groups, in partnership with caring citizens, and in support of our communities who want to STOP KILLING PETS. We know that together, we can achieve that goal. It starts with each of us deciding to make it so. From Crystal Swann Blackdeer, inspired by a recent re-reading of Redemption, by Nathan J. Winograd

Attention Paid members!! Don’t miss the opportunity to VOTE on December 1st to confirm several board appointments, choose executive officers, and update the by-laws of the corporation. Voting is by written ballot only, and you must be present to vote. The changes to the by-laws allow the addition of a “Friends of LCHS” program, and refine descriptions of board, officer and committee duties and responsibilities. Any current member may also make nomination from the floor for board or officer positions, or recommend additional changes to the by-laws.


A Vision to Build On Service Learning

Scanners Sought

LCHS met recently with Chad Kraus, (Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture at KU) to discuss creating a visual depiction of our no-kill, state-of-the-art animal services shelter. We talked about square footage, light, space, sanitation, areas for intake, adoption, veterinary services, group housing and “private rooms,” and a myriad of other topics. One thing that piqued Chad’s interest is our hope to make the shelter a place for the future as well as the present by incorporating “green” technologies and materials wherever possible (and reasonably affordable!) Chad has agreed to work with the board to put our vision on paper over the next few months. We’re VERY excited.

After reading an article in the Leavenworth Times about Service Learning at the School of New Beginnings in Lansing, LCHS contacted Paul Barbarick to see if the school would be interested in a project to build shelters for community cats. They are! Dave and Tracy Pierson are working with Paul and his students to build these shelters. This project provides an opportunity for students to practice practical building skills, while learning about community cats and compassion.

LCHS discovered recently that the Sheriff’s Department has no universal microchip scanner that would allow them to have better success at locating animal owners and getting lost animals home again. Our community of Easton also has no scanner available. LCHS is seeking donation of one scanner for Easton, and one scanner for the Sheriff’s Department. The WorldScan Universal Scanner costs about $300, and reads all microchips used in the U.S. , and identifies the presence of chips used in Canada and Europe. If you are interested in donating a scanner, or contributing toward the purchase of this critical animal care equipment, contact [email protected], send a check to LCHS (ATTN: Scanner), or donate via PayPal on the LCHS website with the word “scanner” in the remarks.

Wags and Purrs Many thanks to all who’ve helped at LCHS events this quarter – but especially to Becky Ellis and Sarah and Tim

White, friends of member Daryl Petersen, who spent their Saturday morning on October 3 working at the Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast.

Special thanks to Swanson’s Streamway Dog Park and Daycare, for allowing us to use their agility training area and park to introduce foster dog Gidget to a prospective family. Though the “fit” wasn’t just right with the interested family, we discovered that Gidget is a natural at agility! A BIG KANSAS THANK YOU to Don Brown and Sherry Krieger at Kansas Country Store in Leavenworth for hosting October’s Spay/Neuter Transport. (Don makes a mean cup of coffee, too.)

Merci Beaucoup to member Joy Gregg, who is now maintaining our many accounts with rescue resources on the web (Petfinder, Pet Adoption Portal, Adopt-A-Pet.com, Pets911, etc.)

Sincere gratitude to Crow and Associates, Leavenworth, for reviewing and recommending changes to multiple LCHS documents. Spirited thanks to the brotherhood (and sisterhood!) of American Legion Post 41 in Tonganoxie, for hosting our November meeting and Spay/Neuter Transport.

Finally, thanks much to Slim Wilson, Animal Control Officer for both Basehor and Tonganoxie, for always loaning us a few extra traps to use on our transports and TNR events.


A Note From The Treasurer LCHS has had a successful year financially! The January starting balance was $13,670. To date we have been able to raise funds through memberships, donations, memorials and fundraising events.

Two of our fundraising activities were the Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast which brought in approximately $1,200.00 and the Holly Jacob’s Pet Communicator Presentation which has brought in approximately $850.00. Donations are still coming in from these activities. What a great outpouring of support from the community with these fundraisers! A huge thank you to ALL of those who donated and gave of your time to make these events successful!

LCHS has invested in our Humane Education Program, outreach and promotional items, spay / neuter subsidies, and also traps for the very active trap, neuter, return (TNR) program for feral cats throughout the county.

We will continue our efforts in 2010 by expanding our mission to include low cost vaccination and microchip programs, providing funds for the low cost spay / neuter transports, increased funding for caregivers working with our TNR program, and establishing the “Domino Fund” to help with emergency vet expenses for injured lost, stray and abandoned pets. More on the “Domino Fund” elsewhere in the newsletter.

While making a difference today, foremost in our minds is working toward building and operating Leavenworth County’s no-kill state-of-the art animal shelter, where we will be able to care for lost, stray, abandoned and relinquished animals until we find them the right loving, forever home. Our shelter will also be a community resource, offering training and behavioral assistance to help owners retain the animals they love, and humane education for schools and community groups. We can and will reach this goal with the cooperation and support of members, friends, caring citizens and local governments who join with us to build a community where all animals are treated humanely, and every pet has a loving forever home. Isn’t this the kind of

place where you want to live?

Income projected for 2010 will come from our new Friends program, LCHS memberships, corporate sponsorships, and donations from the public, as well as various events throughout the year. Donors may designate how they wish their donations to be used, going to the building fund, spay/neuter, TNR, education, emergency veterinary care, or general operating expenses.

In closing, I am pleased to let you know that as of November 1st, our bank balance was $13,385. This means our founding bequest has been maintained and all our expenses have been covered by our fundraising efforts and donations. It could not have happened without all of your support in donations, time, energy and talent, so THANK YOU all very much for your continued support.

Sincerely, Nancy L. Gibson, Treasurer

Jana Goodman greeting guests at the October 3,Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s

Plan Ahead for Christmas!

Can’t find a gift for that special someone who has everything?

Give a gift from the of a donation to Leavenworth County Humane Society

in that person’s name. A unique gift card will be sent to them

acknowledging your gift.

Send an email to [email protected] toask for the gift form….then complete and mail it back to LCHS.

Shopping Done!!


Planned Giving

Take one super-motivated animal-loving coach, a team of energetic youngsters, and a spark of an idea. Mix with LCHS willingness to do something different. Apply vigorously to the need for medicines at Animal Control.

That’s the recipe for the newly founded “Points 4 Paws” program.

Coach Jenny Smith contacted LCHS with her idea to raise funds for animals by getting donations for every point her young basketball team scores in their games. LCHS recommended those funds could have most immediate impact by providing medicines and vaccinations for shelter animals at Leavenworth Animal Control.

LCHS got donations to buy warm-up shirts for the team and coaches, takes an adoptable animal to each game, and provides a humane education presentation at one of the team’s meetings/practices.

We’re hoping the idea takes root and grows allowing us to reach even more people and animals and support teams throughout the county, while providing much needed medical treatments for shelter animals. For information about participating in Points 4 Paws, contact [email protected]

Leavenworth County Humane Society, Inc. is grateful to its original benefactor, Mr. Ed Smith of Platte County, MO. Mr. Smith provided our enabling donation in memory of his brother, Walter. The brothers’ belief that humane treatment of animals is worthy of support no matter where people live, and that humane societies reach beyond geographical boundaries, inspires us as we move forward.

It’s never too early to consider ways to honor your love of animals by designating a bequest in your will, or through charitable gift annuities, life insurance beneficiary designation, gifts of real estate, securities, or tangible personal property. Many of these donations may have tax advantages.

Donors may designate a specific program, fund, or area of interest where they want their bequest, memorial or honoring donation to be used.

Please email [email protected] to request information on planned giving.

Dylan and the Bulldogs

Fundraising At Your FingertipsWhat if Leavenworth County Humane Society earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support LCHS? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is an online shopping mall which donates up to 30 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy’s and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.

And if you download the GoodSearch – Leavenworth County Humane Society - LCHS toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodShop or GoodSearch first!

Add the Leavenworth County Humane Society - LCHS toolbar at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/leavenworth-county-humane-society-lchs

Thanks for your support!

SophieWhen the call came in about a tiny injured kitten all alone in Basehor, member JoAnn Ellis knew who to call. Member Janet Gipson took in this little girl, who was lucky to be alive. She had multiple puncture wounds and a broken shoulder. Janet’s tender heart and determination joined forces to help this amazing kitty warrior recover. Many thanks also to Dr. Jeanie Hauser for her expert work for and with Sophie and Janet. Four months later, Sophie is “all better,” running and playing like a kitten should, and giving Janet more joy than can be measured. (Okay, so she’s a foster failure, but this is a failure we can live with.)LittLe orphan annieAlert member Lee Krueger spotted Annie running free along the highway, and just couldn’t leave her there with all those scary cars and no one to keep her safe. Unable to find an owner, Lee found Annie a wonderful new home just down the street from her own house, where a dog-loving couple made space in their hearts and home for this happy-go-lucky lucky pup.MiLLieMillie is a sweet young kitten, who came in to the Leavenworth Animal Control shelter with a severely damaged eye. She was immediately taken to the vet, where the eye was removed. Millie is pending intake to the LCHS foster program. She is recovering in a wonderful foster home, and they report Millie is doing very well, socializing, and gaining much needed weight. Millie is available for adoption now.Sunday and kittenSSunday and her 4 kittens came from Basehor, where they were in a dog crate with only a building’s overhang for shelter. While the kittens were nursing they were covered with flies, and subject to the elements. We found a great foster home that took them in until the kittens could get bigger and eat on their own. Sunday and kittens are being cared for at Lansing Veterinary Hospital on Ida Street, and available for adoption now. SierraSierra had been tied to a tree for over two years, during which time she gave birth to three litters. Luckily she ended up at Leavenworth Animal Control after giving birth to her third litter (9 puppies). Sierra and her pups were well cared for at the shelter by LCHS and LAWS. Sierra is a great mom and all of her pups have since been adopted, or are in LAWS foster program. Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, noted pet behaviorist and author, said only positive things about Sierra and that she would make somebody a great pet. Dr. Hunthausen’s website is www.westwoodanimalhospital.comSierra unfortunately tested positive for heartworms. She is now at a no-kill shelter and is undergoing treatment. Sierra is a great example of how Together Everyone Achieves More – cooperation between LCHS, LAWS and Leavenworth Animal Control saved this girl’s life.doMinoWe got the call about Domino one Friday evening – lost/stray dog, can’t find an owner, hit by a car. Thankfully, the driver who hit Domino called the Sheriff, and they called us. LCHS got emergency care for Domino, but his prognosis was extremely poor with spinal and hind leg injuries and internal bleeding. Domino was a brave gentle spirit who died too soon, but for at least the last 15 hours of his life, he knew he was very very loved, and he was not alone.


LCHS Support for Animals in Need

LCHS Foster AnimalsdyLanDylan came to us after another caring citizen did the right thing. She had seen Dylan around for a few days, and was trying to help him with food and shelter, when she saw him kicked by a horse and severely injured. The Sheriff’s Department asked if we could help – so with no owner to be found, and the required holding period passed, we took Dylan into our foster program. Dr. Keith Longhofer at Lansing Veterinary Hospital put the pieces of Dylan’s leg back together, and time has taken care of the rest. He has a little limp, but it doesn’t seem to bother him one bit. He’s house and crate trained, has no idea that he’s small, does fine with other dogs, cats and children, and is available now for adoption.GidGetGidget was formerly known as “Freckles.” Her former family couldn’t give her the attention a puppy needs and she was a little too much puppy for the other pets in the house, so we took Gidget in. She does VERY well with the resident dogs in her foster home, and loves to run and play. She took to her first try at the agility course like a pro. She’s fully house-trained, enjoys a rest in her crate, and is a complete and total clown. Gidget will keep her forever family entertained for a lifetime.LeXiLexi’s family finances meant they could no longer care for her the way they knew they should, so Lexi came to LCHS. Lexi is un-learning some old habits, and acquiring new skills to help her relax and accept new people and situations. Once Lexi knows you’re a friend, she’s a love bug, and will play and cuddle or contentedly gnaw on her rawhide just happy to be with you. She loves playing with other dogs, but prefers not to mix with another alpha. LCHS Member Robin Kern has been working with Lexi through the energy system Reiki, and Lexi’s relaxed quite a lot since she came to LCHS. She’s consulted with Holly Jacobs, Pet Communicator ((816) 686-0858, [email protected]) and will soon see Dr. Hunthausen for a behavior consult and temperament evaluation. With our no-kill philosophy, LCHS is committed to helping Lexi get ready for and finding just the right home. She’s a sweet girl worth saving.

thank youI can’t thank our incredible foster homes enough for caring for such deserving animals in need. Without you we couldn’t save these animals. If you would like to foster an animal in need, please contact me ([email protected]). We get calls and e-mails weekly asking for help with dogs and cats. The animals we don’t have foster homes for are on our Facebook page. Our foster pets are listed on www.Petfinder.com . Carol Turner, Foster Chair, with input from Crystal


Holly Jacobs, Pet Communicator

The Link®

On November 7, Holly Jacobs visited Leavenworth to share with us her gift of communication with animals.

Holly’s presentation was fascinating, and allowed skeptics and believers alike to ask questions and learn more about another way we can connect with and learn from our animals.

After the presentation, Holly conducted private sessions with eight dogs and their owners, some of whom plan to meet with her again.

The event was covered by LJ World reporter Estuardo Garcia, with articles in the Tonganoxie Mirror and the Lawrence Journal-World.

This benefit for LCHS was funded and organized by Beth Gamelin, and earned more than $850 for LCHS programs.

Thanks, Beth and Holly!

The Link between violence to people and cruelty to animals is well-established. Child and animal protection professionals know that abuse of both animals and children is linked within a self-perpetuating cycle. Statistics nationwide indicate that this Link is a problem of national concern, and breaking this cycle of violence has become a top priority for thousands of communities nationwide. For more than a decade, American Humane has worked to educate both the general public and professionals about The Link between violence to people and cruelty to animals. On July 23, 2010, LCHS will host a multi-discipline workshop led by Phil Arkow, American Humane’s Director of The Link ®. Phil is an internationally known expert, author and editor of books and articles on the link between violence toward animals and violence toward humans.

This workshop will offer the opportunity for Leavenworth County veterinarians, physicians, animal control personnel, law enforcement, attorneys, prosecutors, and social service professionals working with women, children and elders, as well as members of a caring public to come together to develop strategies and a network for breaking the cycle of violence in Leavenworth County.

Registration information will be published in our February newsletter, as well as sent to agencies and individuals who are stakeholders in breaking this cycle of violence. To learn more about The Link ®, visit http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/docs/human-animal-bond/HAB-LINK-understanding-the-link.pdf

Canine Influenza Virus from Jennifer B. Werner, DVM, Lansing Veterinary Hospital

During cold and flu season, many questions arise regarding “the flu” in dogs.

Prior to 2004, dogs were considered exempt from catching the flu. In 2004, the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) was first identified in racing greyhounds in Florida. Genetic analysis shows that the canine influenza virus is closely related to the equine influenza virus. This suggests that the virus somehow evolved from the equine virus. In 2005, cases were discovered outside the racing industry in pet dogs kept in boarding facilities. Since that time, more and more cases have been confirmed throughout the United States.

The influenza virus is spread through respiratory secretions. The rate of infection is high because there is very little immunity in the general canine population. In most dogs, symptoms are mild and consist of coughing, sneezing, decreased appetite, lethargy, fever, and runny nose. Most symptoms resolve after a few days.

In some cases, symptoms may be more severe and the dog may require supportive care. A very small percentage of dogs may develop pneumonia, which may require more aggressive treatment. It is extremely rare that a dog will develop a severe and deadly form of influenza.

The best steps for prevention are to keep your dog away from coughing and sneezing dogs. There is a vaccine available, but it is not being widely used because in most dogs, symptoms of the flu are very mild.

At this time, there have been no significant outbreaks in our area.

Starting January 23rd, we’ll be doing a monthly LCHS adoption event the 4th Saturday of each month at Feldman’s on K-7 in Bonner Springs. We’re grateful that they’ve invited us to showcase our foster pets there. Feldman’s will provide the space and the “stage” for the animals, along with providing gift packs to pet owners who adopt from LCHS through these events. Very exciting!!


2009-2010 Events CalendarSponSor event date

LCHS Membership Meeting/Special Election

Dec 1, 2009, 7 pm, 4-H Building, Lansing

Leavenworth Holiday Lighted Parade Dec 5, 2009LCHS Lansing Spay/Neuter Dec 10-11, 2009

LCHS Membership Meeting Jan 5, 2010LCHS Linwood Spay/Neuter Jan 21-22, 2010KS Media One/AAFV Ladies Night Out Jan 23, 2010

LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Jan 23, 2010LCHS Friends of LCHS Kickoff Celebration Jan 30, 2010

American Humane Prevent a Litter Month February

LCHS Membership Meeting (Annual Meeting) Feb 2, 2010

LCHS Basehor Spay/Neuter Feb 11-12, 2010HSUS Spay Day USA Feb 23, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Feb 27, 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting Mar 2, 2010LCHS Easton Spay/Neuter Mar 18-19, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Mar 27, 2010

ASPCA Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month AprilAmerican Humane Child Abuse Prevention Month April

American Humane Every Day is Tag Day April 3, 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting April 6, 2010

NACA National Animal Control Appreciation Week April 11-14, 2010

LCHS Leavenworth Spay/Neuter April 15-16, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption April 24, 2010

Sampler Fest Cmte Kansas Sampler Festival May 1-2, 2010 American Humane Be Kind to Animals Week May 2-8, 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting May 4, 2010Fort Leavenworth Pet Fair May 15, 2010 AVMA National Dog Bite Prevention Week May 17-21, 2010LCHS Tonganoxie Spay/Neuter May 20-21, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption May 22, 2010LCHS Scavenger Hunt May 22, 2010

First City Festival

Pet Fest

Adoption Saturday’s at Feldman’s

“I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.” - Abraham Lincoln

The primary purpose of the Kansas Sampler Festival is to provide the public a sample of what there is to see, do, hear, taste, buy, and learn in the state. The festival is a project of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, a grassroots, non-profit organization located in Inman, Kansas. The mission of the foundation is to preserve and sustain rural culture. In 2010 and 2011, the Sampler Festival’s home is Leavenworth County. LCHS plans to participate in the festival May 11-12, 2010 by some volunteer support in a venue yet to be decided. Leavenworth County Humane Society is excited for this opportunity to serve, to share, and to show some of what one day will make Leavenworth County an even greater place to visit, work, live and play, for pets and the people who love them.


2009-2010 Events CalendarSponsor Event Date

ASPCA Adopt a Shelter Cat Month JuneAmerican Humane Adopt a Cat Month JuneLCHS Membership Meeting June 1, 2010Basehor Dairy Days June 5, 2010Tonganoxie Tonganoxie Days June 12, 2010LCHS Lansing Spay/Neuter June 17-18, 2010PSI Take Your Dog to Work Day June 25, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption June 26, 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting July 6, 2010LCHS Linwood Spay/Neuter July 15-16, 2010LCHS The Link ® Workshop July 23, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption July 24, 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting Aug 3, 2010KS Media One / Fair Board Leavenworth County Fair Aug 10-14, 2010

ISAR International Homeless Animals Day Aug 15, 2010LCHS Basehor Spay/Neuter Aug 19-20, 2010CHS Feldman’s Adoption Aug 28, 2010LCHS Event with Pets TBD August 2010

LCHS Membership Meeting Sep 7, 2010Leavenworth First City Festival Sep 10-11, 2010Leavenworth Bicycle Club

Tour of the Seven Cities Sep 19, 2010

LCHS Easton Spay/Neuter Sep 16-17, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Sep 25, 2010

ASPCA Adopt a Shelter Dog Month OctoberAmerican Humane Adopt a Dog Month OctoberAAFV Domestic Abuse Awareness Month OctoberLansing Autumn in the Grove Oct 9, 2010Alley Cat Allies National Feral Cats Day Oct 16, 2010LCHS Leavenworth Spay/Neuter Oct 21-22, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Oct 23, 2010

ASPCA Adopt a Senior Pet Month NovHSUS National Animal Shelter Appreciation

WeekNov 7-13, 2010

Leavenworth Vets Day Parade Nov 11, 2010LCHS Tonganoxie Spay/Neuter Nov 18-19, 2010LCHS Feldman’s Adoption Nov 20, 2010

Spay/Neuter Transport

Vets Day Parade

Kansas Sampler Festival


No Kill Basehor Leavenworth to Build New Animal Control Shelter

Caring ForCommunity Cats

Domino’s Legacy

LCHS is very excited about the prospect of helping Basehor become Leavenworth County’s first No-Kill community. To assist in the effort, Basehor’s City Council recently approved a $675 grant for LCHS for 2010. During 2009, Slim Wilson, Basehor’s Animal Control Officer, has been very successful at returning 96% of animals to their owners, or finding foster care or rescue for animals he’s been called to help. Unfortunately, there were some adoptable animals that were killed, but we are determined to change that. Even without our own shelter, LCHS believes we can work with the citizens of Basehor to make the elements of the No-Kill Equation work. Advanced by Nathan J. Winograd (No Kill Advocacy Center, http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/nokillequation.html and author of Redemption), the No-Kill Equation includes implementing a TNR and caretaker program for feral cats, offering low-cost and convenient spay/neuter for pets, doing everything possible to return lost animals to their owners, working to place animals in appropriate rescue or foster homes leading to adoption, and helping owners to retain their pets through assistance with behavioral issues and training. This effort will engage owners, and harness the compassion and skill of volunteers, veterinarians, trainers, law enforcement, and the city, and establish in one part of our county the standard we hope to build toward throughout the county. LCHS is thrilled with the vote of confidence that Basehor provided with their grant, and with their interest in becoming Leavenworth County’s first No-Kill community.

Thank you to all members and friends who joined forces with LAWS, HAB, Animal Control and caring citizens on October 6 to urge Leavenworth’s City Commission to support building a new Animal Control Shelter. Police Chief Pat Kitchens reported after the meeting that design is planned for 2012, with construction to start in 2013 and opening by 2014. Improving Leavenworth’s animal care situation is a step in the right direction for the whole county.

We continue to get reports of colonies of community, feral, free-roaming or barn cats, and attempt to work with the owners to get those kitties spayed/neutered, vaccinated and ear-tipped. Members Dave and Tracy Pierson head up this effort, and have already made a big difference in the lives of more than 20 of these cats with information, housing, TNR advice and assistance, and even trapping, transporting, and returning the animals to their outdoor homes.

Hallmark Volunteer Involvement Pays (VIP) LCHS Volunteer Liz Neal did the research and leg-work to bring LCHS the paperwork for participation in Hallmark’s Volunteer Involvement Pays (VIP) program. This program provides grants to non-profit organizations for volunteer hours worked by eligible Hallmark employees. If you are, or know a full or part-time Hallmark employee who is interested in volunteering 25 or more hours over 6 month’s time, their work for LCHS could earn a $200 grant up to twice a year. E-mail [email protected] for details.

Everyone probably has one particular animal (or several) who touched them in a special way. Domino is one such animal. A black and white spotted pup, alone in the country, Domino was hit by a car and severely injured on October 16. After a series of calls, and failing to find an owner, LCHS took Domino in and secured emergency care for him. Unfortunately, his prognosis was so poor that he had to be euthanized. Domino lives on, though, in the hearts of those he touched in those brief hours, and through the establishment of LCHS’s Domino Fund. This fund honors Domino’s brave & gentle spirit, and allows donors to designate their gifts to be used for emergency care of ownerless animals.


In Memory Of & Donations

We’re Proud To WelcomeThese New Members!

Memorials - PeopleIn Memory of Grace Buersken – Beloved sister of Elizabeth Brown:

Remembered by Elizabeth BrownBelle Hoffman – Beloved mother of Bill Yarrow;

mother- in- law of Kathy Yarrow: Remembered by Bill’s co-workers

Bonny Barnett – Beloved mother of Robin Kern: Remembered by Joy Gregg

Bonny Barnett – Beloved mother of Robin Kern: Remembered by Joyce & Melvin Gregg

Bonny Barnett – Beloved mother of Robin Kern: Remembered by her daughter, Robin Kern

Donations - “Fido: Friend or Foe” activity books & crayons– donated by Buck & Carol Smith for Humane Education.Raised feeder , heated dog bed, leashes/harness, tether – donated by Anthony Lewis Family for Foster Home Use.Carriers (2) – donated by Anthony Lewis Family for Spay / Neuter TransportsJoint medications – donated by Anthony Lewis Family, provided to Leavenworth County Council on Aging for the Pets and Loving Seniors (PALS) program.Collapsible crate – donated by Meghan Farris for Spay / Neuter Transports.Wooden Dog House – donated by Joy L. Gregg for Trap / Neuter / Return Program housing.Hand painted animals decorated gourd – donated by Karen Mikijanis.Many and varied pet care items - donated by Patty Havel, for Foster Home UseCash – donated by Christine AyerCash – donated by Alexander BielakowskiCash – donated by Mike and Helen Chastain

Memorials - PetsIn Memory ofMack – Beloved chocolate lab of MG(Ret) & Mrs. Rich

Keller: Remembered by Ruie GibsonBrandi – Beloved lab of the Kenny & Peggy Bush

family: Remembered by Elizabeth Brown; Remembered by Mary & Morgan Bean

BoBo – Killed by a hit & run driver on K-7 on October 15, 2009: Anonymous donor

Mocha – Beloved companion of Cherie Armstrong: Anonymous donor

Bohden – Beloved therapy dog of Becky Stovall: Remembered by Human Animal Bond, Inc.

Jake – Golden Retriever, therapy dog, and best friend of Kathleen Marso: Remembered by Kathleen Marso

Domino – In memory of a lost soul who left this world knowing love: Anonymous donor

Little Teddy – Loved member of a cat colony cared for by Joe & Jim Gary: Anonymous donor

“The purity of a person’s heart can be quickly measured by how they regard

animals” - Unknown

Name City

Elizabeth Vogel Leavenworth

Wanda Spraggins Leavenworth

Mel & Joyce Gregg Leavenworth

Charles (Buck) & Carol Ann Smith Tonganoxie

Pete & Jeanne Im Fayetteville, NC

Sue Kroll Leavenworth

Janet Gipson BasehorLinda Bristow LeavenworthLaura Hunt LansingJoan Schavee LeavenworthMauri Kelley Leavenworth

Name City

Janice Mark LeavenworthSharon Scharff LeavenworthJoy L. Gregg LeavenworthClyde & Pauline Graeber LeavenworthSherrie Klover Bonner Springs

Lisa & Terry Beckenbaugh LansingLyn & Bill Lakin Bonner

SpringsPamela Barba LeavenworthGary Knight Family Fort

LeavenworthWilliam & Jacqueline Eggering Leavenworth


Low Cost Spay/Neuter in the AreaEvery clinic operates a little differently – different services, different prices – but they all offer spay/neuter surgeries at reduced cost.

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City5445 Parallel ParkwayKansas City, KS 66104http://www.hsgkc.org 913-596-1000

Low Cost Spay and Neuter Service, Inc.300-B SW StreetLee’s Summit, MO 64063http://lowcostspayandneuter.org 816-525-5401

No More Homeless Pets, Kansas City5428 Antioch DriveMerriam, KS 66202http://www.nmhpkc.org 816-333-PETS (7387)

Leavenworth County Humane Society, Inc.PO Box 226Leavenworth, KS 66048

www.LCHSInc.org [email protected] 913-728-2881 Toll free (KS/MO): 877-557-LCHS

Contact Information

The Pet Connection5918 BroadmoorMission, KS 66202http://www.thepetconnection.net 913-671-PETS (7387)

Spay and Neuter Kansas City1116 E. 59th StreetKansas City, MO 64110http://www.snkc.net 816-353-0940

For shelter adopted animals, Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) offers a rebate of $20 for cats and $25 for dogs upon proof of sterilization. They also have a program to subsidize or pay for sterilization based on financial need. Visit www.lawspets.com or call 913-651-5297.

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