In this Issue…

Page 2

Fundraising Success

Page 3

Making a Difference

Pages 4 ~ 7

Letters From Home

Pages 8 ~ 11

Donations

Newsletter of the Lakes Area Humane Society Spring 2014

Opportunity

Calendar

“Art With A Heart”

Carlos Creek Winery

Friday, June 6th

7:00 pm (See back cover for de-

tails)

MN SNAP Mobile

Spay Clinic Thursday, June 26th

(Call the shelter for qualification and registration

information)

Additional

Opportunities to be

Announced!

The Barker!

LOOK WHO IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

“Argos” “Bodee” “Nebulous” “Chopper”

Greetings from the shelter! By: Christin Klimek, LAHS Director

Recently, I came across a file that contained copies of The Barker from years past; one

from October of 2004 caught my eye. I had started the story with the following quote:

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always

reach my destination”.

In the article, I went on to talk about how fitting it was for the Lakes Area Humane

Society as the Board of Directors and myself had recently met for a strategic planning

session. During the session, we reviewed the organization’s operating policies and the

key processes. We examined the areas where we needed to “adjust our sails” to con-

tinue to serve our community, to build capacity and financial sustainability while accom-

plishing the mission of this organization.

10 years later, this quote is still very fitting. In 2014, we celebrate the huge success of

our low cost spay and neuter programs, which have greatly reduced the number of un-

wanted and abandoned animals in our community. With the reduction of incoming ani-

mals and growing animals transfer program, we are able direct more focus towards as-

sisting and finding placement for more animals with special medical and behavioral

needs. At the same time, we are faced with the challenge of less revenue generated

from impounding services and more expenses associated with these animals’ special

needs. The destination of our organization has to be fine-tuned and the course set to

allow LAHS to continue to grow and serve the animals of our community.

Our Board of Directors has accepted the challenge to be the “navigators” thru these

sometimes murky waters. Their dedication and commitment to LAHS is priceless, but

they need the help of the community, business and most importantly, you as LAHS sup-

porters. Each of you have something valuable to offer, whether it is volunteering to

become one of our navigators on our board, serve on a committee, assisting with fund-

raising, offering financial support or lending hands-on support such as facilities and

grounds maintenance. I could go on and on, the opportunities are endless. Please take

the time to consider how you can be a part of the future and direction of the LAHS.

For additional information please give us a call at the shelter at 320-759-2260.

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Fundraising Success….

Annual Holiday

Bake Sale:

The Lakes Area Humane Society is actively seeking

members of the community who are committed to

making a difference for animals to serve on our

Board of Directors!

Prospective candidates should have a desire to give

of their time and expertise to promote LAHS and its

services through community outreach and fundrais-

ing events. In addition, they will be a an important

part of the creation and execution of strategic plans

to uphold the mission and future of the organization.

For more information, please contact Christin at

320-759-2260 or lahs@gctel.net

Thanks to the generosity of our

members and volunteers, the

annual LAHS Holiday Bake Sale

was very successful with over

$1000 being raised!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who brought dona-

tions of baked good, those who

bought goodies and to those

who donated their time prior to

the event and at the sale!

Be sure to mark your calendars,

our 2014 Holiday Bake sale is

already scheduled for Saturday,

December 13th!

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AAbout LAHS…

Mission

To promote responsible care

and training for household

pets through education and

public awareness and, when

appropriate, to provide a safe

and sheltering haven for lost

and abandoned animals

pending placement in suitable

permanent homes.

Location/Contact

3811 Nevada Street SW

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-759-2260

lahs@gctel.net

www.lakesareahumanesociety.org

Shelter Hours

Monday & Wednesday

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Thursday & Friday

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Saturday

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Board of Directors

JoAnna Meduna, President

Kris Krieger, Past President

Peter Koel , Vice President

Misty Tracy, Secretary

Bob Bordeaux, Treasurer

Shelter Staff

Christin Klimek, Ex. Director

Sara Clasemann

Joan Becker

April Klinghagen

Renae Smith

Kacie Nelson

Mary Klinghagen

Mariah Anderson

Melissa Gromatka

Kids Making a Difference!

Join us and we will keep you

updated on pets that are

available for adoption, upcoming events and other

opportunities!

A Big THANK YOU to Madison M. and Mya B. for collecting $ 120.00 and supplies in lieu of birthday presents

for the animals at the shelter. Way to go!

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Letters From Home…

Here is a picture of our new addition, Wadsworth (Guinea

Pig) with Pooh (Cat)!

I adopted Pooh 5 and a half years ago from LAHS and he

has been a wonderful addition to our family since then. He

has taken a liking to Wadsworth and he enjoys cuddling

and grooming him! Wadsworth has adjusted so well, he is

not afraid of our other cat, our dog, my son or my step

son. He is a very social but quiet guy! I never hear him

make a peep, even when being handled. He is just the

sweetest! Thank you so much for the opportunity to add

him to our family!

~Adopted by the Smith Family

I've been with my new family for

about a month now and I think they

like me. We go for a walk most

days, I have a nice bed to sleep in

and I stay quiet all night. I know they

really love that I don't beg for food

at the table. We play games with my

dog toys and when I get tired of that I'm a wonderful lap dog. ~ Barney

~Adopted by the Tschetter Family

This is our new adopted cat Cartwright. She is with

another adopted Lakes Area Humane Society cat,

Abbigayle ,who we adopted about three years ago. Cartwright and Abbigayle get along so well. Our adoption

process was so easy and your facility is nice to visit and

staff are great to deal with. Thank you.!

~Adopted by the Tillotson Family

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Hi! We adopted Louie this past summer

and he is doing really well! We love him,

and all his quirks (remember that he walks

himself? still does it!). Here is a photo showing him relaxing at the lake shortly

after he became part of our family. Since

then, we've learned that he is a great run-

ning buddy, he likes all other dogs, he is

slightly afraid of cats, and he likes white

wine (so we have to be very careful where

we set down a glass of it so he doesn't get

it!!). Thanks LAHS!

~ Adopted by the

Drystad Family

~”Zelda” Adopted by Jake K.

“Boots” and her new best new best friend. She

seems very happy and is very patient with him.

~Adopted by the Greeley Family

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More Letters From Home…

Hello! Here are some pictures of Briscoe in his new forever home. We just love him so much. He has such a

wonderful personality and is so loving. We were worried about how he would adjust to 2 dogs and 4 kids, but

came to find out he is in kitty bliss. He has about 15 favorite sleeping spots and loves to cuddle and play with

everyone, including the dogs. He has even caught a few mice. Thank you so much for doing what you do!

~”Briscoe “ Adopted by the Justice Family

Frank. settled in his new forever home!

Couldn't be happier with him! He's such a

sweet big guy, he loves his German Shepherd

sister and little Maltese brother! We can't get

enough of this slobbery angel!

~Adopted by the Chmielewshi Family

~“Lulu” Adopted by the

Maruska Family

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Postage Stamps (both postcard

and 1st class)

Kitten and Puppy Food

(Purina or Iams)

Bleach

Paper Towels

Laundry Detergent (HE Type)

Copy Paper

Bright Colored Copy Paper

Business Sized Envelopes

Dish Detergent

Lysol-Lemon or Fresh Scents

Scented Candles

AA & AAA Batteries

Shelter Wish List

The Lakes Area Humane Society offers Basic Dog

Obedience class throughout the year. The classes are

appropriate for both puppies and adult dogs!

Basic skills such as “Heel, Sit, Stay and Come” are

taught and help with other undesirable

behaviors is also offered!

Join us in a relaxed and fun learning environment! To register for upcoming sessions or

for more information, call the shelter at

320-759-2260 or email lahs@gctel.net.

Dog Obedience Training….Need Help? We have the perfect class for you!

This is “Merna”, who I adopted in August. As you

can see, she was very cooperative on Halloween,

although her expression seems to say, "hurry up &

take the picture so I can get these silly things off!"

She is very spoiled and is a great pet!

~Adopted by L. Jensen

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Persons who donated money in Honor of… November 2013 thru March 2014

Hazel Planting in honor of Charlie

Charlotte Myhre in honor of Marlys Benson

Joyce Kuehn in honor of Miss Penny

Geri Zabrosky in honor of Zeke

Edith Waller in honor of Lisa

Dennis & Joyce VanKempen in honor of Hank

Sherri Faehnrich in honor of Joe Smoliga

Paul & Gladys Jobe in honor of Walter, Maurice & Molly

Alecs Christianson in honor of Luna

Myrtle McKay in honor of my dog & loving family

Roger & Maureen Podany in honor of Hana

Pat Smith in honor of Fenton & Lucy Lu James & Kristi Walburn in honor of Harlen & Sue Hokan-

son,

Carl & Natalie Hokanson, Heidi & Mike Marthaler

Raymond & Marilyn Myers in honor of Guy, our cat

Allan Olk in honor of Buddy & Tiny

Jean Skarda in honor of John & Angela Skarda

Eileen McKay in honor of Myrtle McKay

Tom & Linda Akenson in honor of Mousey

Betty Lee in honor of Tweety & Girly Girl

Margaret Pogue in honor of Daisy

Brian & Marcia Rice in honor of Lexie & Louie

Ryan & Jody Carns in honor of Maggie & Daniel Carns

Luana Klinek in honor of Sparky Darko

Dan & Diann Ness in honor of Mac

Debbie Kalpin in honor of Shadow

Keith & Kay Zempel in honor of Daisy & Oliver

Mary & Jay Downing in honor of Dezel

David & Michelle Olsen in honor of Kelly Smith

Kenneth & Doris Judson in honor of CoraJane

Todd & Shirley Morical in honor of Madison Magnuson

& Mya Baumann’s birthdays

Bill & Elissa Koep in honor of Madison Magnuson

& Mya Baumann’s birthdays

James & Anne Eidsvold in honor of Julie Thompson

Pet Health….

Secondhand Smoke Can Harm Pets

A silent killer could be harming cherished pets. It is secondhand smoke and it

has been linked to several deadly health problems in animals, according to a

growing body of veterinary researchers. Nearly 30 percent of pets live with a

smoker, according to the ASPCA.

The following could happen to your pets:

Toxins in secondhand smoke can cause lung and nasal cancer in dogs and cause malignant

lymphoma or oral cancer in cats. Birds that sit on a smoker’s hand could contact dermatitis from the nicotine that remains, which

may cause them to pull out their feathers. Birds may also develop eye and respiratory problems. Nicotine is highly toxic to animals if ingested. A dog that accidentally eats tobacco could become

weak, have trouble breathing – or die. A lethal dose of nicotine in dogs can be about 20 to 100

mg. Cigarettes have 10-30 mg of the chemical and cigars can contain 15 to 40 mg. Just two

cigarette butts, if eaten by a puppy, can cause death in a relatively short period of time. Breathing problems such as asthma could develop. Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to

secondhand smoke include scratching, biting and chewing skin.

Animal lovers who need extra motivation to quit smoking should consider their pet’s health as well as

their own!

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Thanks ...for Helping Us Make a Difference!

Persons who donated money in Memory of… November 2013 thru March 2014

Carol Geesey in memory of Hazel Walters

Joel & Pamela Kamholz in memory of Renola Wegner

Cecelia Campbell in memory of Bruce Morrell

Julie Desautels in memory of James V. Carlson

Scott & Jennifer Sundby in memory of Harley

Mary Schmidt in memory of Buttons & Dude

Ron & Mary Ellen Lyman in memory of Daunte

Judi & Leonard Rost in memory of Chloe Anne

Edith Waller in memory of Missie & Pammie

Kathleen Zimmer in memory of Leroy Zimmer

James & Margery Jensen in memory of Zsa Zsa

Dennis & Joyce VanKempen in memory of Nala Joyce Kakak in memory of Midnight & his owner Arling-

ton Peterson

Rita Winters in memory of Albert

Carma & Lael Tucker in memory of Hazel Walters

Joan Hegerfeld-Baker in memory of Hazel Walters

Paul & Gladys Jobe in memory of Webster

James & Carol Krantz in memory of Jason Krantz

Eva Strazzabosco in memory of Max the Beagle David & Amy Sunderland in memory of Mary Jo & Mark

Heieren’s mother

Bette & Norbert Olson in memory of Maizy

Gordon & Donna Ziegelman in memory of Pepper

Karen Cook in memory of Lorraine Beckman

Bryan & Beth Carlson in memory of Nola

Carlene Ness in memory of Alex & Debbie Mary & James Pohl in loving memory of Chomsky &

Derby

Jean Skarda in memory of Tootels

H. Lee & Janet Saeugling in memory of Wally & Willy

Carol Krenz in memory of Beau

Carol Walters Geesey in memory of Hazel Walters Jennifer & Dennis Schmidt in memory of Foxy, Augie &

Scooter

Darlene Jellum in memory of David Jellum

Becki Stueve in memory of Velvet & Pat Domarus

Eileen Holland in memory of Blacky

Mary Mehrer in memory of Dave McCay

Edward & Roxanne Modahl in memory of Austin

Marlys Benson in memory of Simon

Hazel Walters Estate in memory of Hazel Walters

Donald & Claudia Wiebold in memory of JoAnn Brown

Tonya Raths in memory of Ozzy

Keri Mohror in memory of Rudy

Lori & Thomas Meath in memory of Shelby Wells

Steve & Molly Woodke in memory of Buddy

Janet Poirier in memory of Be Larson

Shelley Anderson in memory of Darlene Neuman

Sharon Adam in memory of “Patches” Gilson

Kathleen Ferson in memory of Ronald Ferson

Saundra Benson in memory of Dinah Benson

Charlotte Myhre in memory of Dinah Benson

Tom Whiting in memory of Murphy

Richard & Sherri Faehnrich in memory of Lonnie Hoium

Shelley Anderson in memory of Lonnie Hoium

Jeffrey Morse in memory of Ed Kephart

Harold & Jeanne Wells in memory of Shelby

Kenneth & Doris Judson in memory of Val John & Bonita Leesch in memory of Sugar, Goldie &

Blackie

Susan Dumm in memory of Alex & Blizzard

Donna Hopkins in memory of Taco Bell

Ryan Anderson in memory of John Beilke

While we strive to ensure that all donors are acknowledged, we want to

extend a THANK YOU to anyone who

we may have inadvertently omitted.

We sincerely appreciate any and all

donations!

~ “Dezel”

Adopted by

the Downing

Family

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Persons who donated Monies, Sponsorships (memberships) , Supplies & Services

November 2013 thru March 2014

Thanks ...for Helping Us Make a Difference!

Allan Nygaard

Allie Christianson

Amy Allen-Opp

Bonita & John Leesch

Carma & Lael Tucker

Carol Geesey

Cecelia Campbell

Christian Estenson

Colleen Trebelhorn

Colleen & Marc Ouimet

David Ostrander

Diane O’brien

Doug & Diane Jewson

Duane & Michelle Klimek

Ellen Bangtson

Jack & Dorothy Freed

Jayne Jarrett

Jeremy Symanietz

Joel & Pamela Kamholz

John & Mary Jo Verhaeghe

Julie Desautels

Karen Anderson

Kelly Patterson-Swirtz

Keri Mohror

Laura Kremer

Linda & Lydon Sletto

Matt & Cindee Kakac

Melaleuca, The Wellness Company

Parkers Prairie Class of 2020

Raymond Raml

Richard & Jean Otte

Saundra Benson

Susanne Engstrom

Target

Todd Skramstad

United Health Group

Wal Mart Wells Fargo Community Support Cam-

paign

Avy & Jason Dalum

Mercedes Peterson

St. Mary’s Confirmation Class

Dewayne Johnson

Rosalie Hinnenkamp

Tex & Dixie Claymore

Jonathan DeHart

Carolyn Binnebose

Wally Stukel

Mark Hussong

Antonio Llopis

Craig Mische

Steve & Sandy Bogenrief

Patty Bracey

Pam Nelson

Regan Brovold & Jenn Duncan

Holly Hoskins

John & Marge Spinner

Dee Woessner

Dawn Prchal

Loreen Madson

Dianne Watkins

Mary Nolting

Sonja & Allen Starry

Scott & Jennifer Sundby

Mary Schmidt

Hazel Planting

Charlotte Myhre

Nancy Rademacher

Annette Sletto

Chuck Torrens

Taco John’s

Keith & Kay Zemple

Ron & Mary Ellen Lyman

Judi & Leonard Rost

Joyce Kuehn

Steve & Bonnie Frahm

Geri Zabrosky

Edith Waller

Kathleen Zimmer

Phyllis Tucker

James & Margery Jensen

Beverly Gallup

Dennis & Joyce VanKempen

Wyck & Lori Linder

Joyce Kakak

Anita Anderson

Cathy Weatherwax

Galen & Kari Huizinga

Verle & Jan Hammer

Sharon Adam

Rebecca & Thomas Wilkinson

Irene Morse

Clayton & Sue Lewis

Steven & Mary Sanden

Nancy & Dave Anderson

Nancy Alvstad

Rita Winters

Betty Trumm

Mary Oberg

Joan Hegerfeld-Baker

E.C. Beliveau

Sherri & Richard Faehnrich

Paul & Gladys Jobe

Steven Clipperton

James & Carol Krantz

Jodi Brustad

Eva Strazzabosco

Kim Steinle

John & Joan Huseth

David & Amy Sunderland

Karen Burr

Anthony Tiggs

Bette & Norbert Olson

Gordon & Donna Ziegelman

Linda & Conrad Freeman

Karen Cook

Joan & Dennis Sprague

Myrtle McKay

Maurice & Alice Soberg

Herb Anderson

Bryan & Beth Carlson

Mary Cullen

Duane & Connie Shelden

Roger & Maureen Podany

Carol & Gary Joffer

Diane & Rick Nelson

Pat Smith

Curtis & Janice Steen

Sarah Koning

Sheila Spartz

Jeff Meland

Carlene Ness

Chuck Porter

Linda Hines

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Thanks ...for Helping Us Make a Difference!

Persons who donated Monies, Sponsorships (memberships) , Supplies & Services

November 2013 thru March 2014 Continued....

Nancy Plecas

James & Kristi Walburn

N. Jeanne Cannady

Coni McKay

Steven Jarvi

Carol Lind

Marti Russel

Noel Roos

Sandra Doege

Mary & James Pohl

Raymond & Marilyn Myers

Wade & Kimberly Williams

Allan Olk

Gene & Michelle Benting

Runestone Auto Care – Todd Hyatt

Jean Skarda

H. Lee & Janet Saeugling

Carol Krenz

Karen & David Pommerening

Eileen McKay

Tom & Linda Akenson

Betty Lee

Carol Walters Geesey

David George

Jennifer & Dennis Schmidt

Kris & Chuck Krieger

Judith Melville

Perry Evans

Darlene Jellum

Becki Stueve

Eileen Holland

Margaret Pogue

Susan & James Rook

Mary Mehrer

Shannon Swenson

Shelley Anderson

Sarah Kelley

Jeffery Morse

Edward & Roxanne Modahl

Julie Duncan

Doug Cyphers

Jerry & Linda Jakes

Wendy Peterson

Patti Thompson

Marlys Benson

Brian & Marcia Rice

Ryan & Jody Carns

Barb Peterson

Luana Klimek

Gladys Vogt

Hazel Walters, Estate

Donald & Claudia Wiebold

Kelly & Doug Prestby

Gary & Cheryl Anderson

Melissa Peterson

Peter & Kim Koel

Sandi Oland

John & Joanne Dean

Tonya Raths

Bill Spinner

Benjamin & Kari Doege

Philip Yeutter

Dan & Diann Ness

Marcia Weisel

Ed & Deb Connelly

Doug & Sheila Hegg

Lori & Thomas Meath

Duane & Judith Doucette

Phyllis Hullett

Barb Loomis

Debra Parrott

Susan & Stuart Mackechney

Jill Blashack Strahan

Steve & Molly Woodke

Janet Poirier

Salon Alexis

Debbie Kalpin

Mitchell Linder

Larry & Kathleen Ortloff

Becky Ruhl

Stephen Klarich

Mary & Jay Downing

Kathleen Ferson

Sam & Julie Allen

Janet Riley

Kim Hanson

Marilyn Peterson

Gene & Iona Bodle White Cross in Rose City, Kathy Va-

kus

Leah’s Pet Products

Andrea & Todd Olson

Beth Telander

Mary Jo Heieren

David & Pam Ward Tastefully Simple, Kids In The Com-

munity

Justina Melton

Helen Glade

Tom Whiting

ITW Heartland

Dakota Supply Group

Harold & Jeanne Wells

Shelly Schulz-Borris, Well-Being Us

Wake Up Alexandria

Lisa Rothbauer-Biernat

Michael Urban

Kerry Beilke

Eugene Oswald

Torii Erickson

Geri Closey

Tyler Golberg

Carolynn Robideaux

Angela Stefanich

Paulette Hedstrom

Kathleen & Gary Lofquist

Paul & Cheryl Danielson

Rodney Carlson

David & Michelle Olsen

Kenneth & Doris Judson

Luther Crest Bible Camp

Todd & Sherilyn Morical

Bill & Elissa Koep

Madison Magnuson & Mya Baumann

James & Anne Eidsvold

Susan Dumm

Donna Hopkins

Rayn Anderson

Cory Johnson

Kay Moore

Robert Kieffer

Judy Davis

Wendy Oksness

Jerri Timmins

Pat Bock

Nikki Taylor

Tess Evink

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Lakes Area Humane Society

3811 Nevada Street SW

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-759-2260

lahs@gctel.net

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