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PAW PRINTS | February 2015

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THIRD TIME’S A CHARM FORWAYWARD CAT By Phil McPeck

May 18, 2013, was a warm day and Leah Peer was tendingto things around the southeast Aurora home she shareswith her husband, Jeff, and three cats. Sometime during theday she drew blinds against the sun, and at the same timeblocked out an awareness that the screen door was open.

Tango, a purebred Abyssinian that the Peers moved withthem from Buffalo, N.Y., was aware of the open door, though.And in a minute of inattention, he slipped outside into aworld of lawns, fences, neighborhood traffic, and not too faraway the always-busy South Parker Road, the state highwaythat borders the east side of Cherry Creek State Park. Thepark’s 4,200 acres of wilds conceal myriad threats to domesticcats, from coyotes to snakes, if Tango dared venture that far.

Leah Peer did all of the right things when Tango went onthe lam. “We looked high and low, all over the placearound here. We put up posters on light poles,” she said.She checked with neighbors and local animal control.

“I even had a friend who called a pet psychic, which I didn’tput much stock in,” Peer said. The psychic said Tango hadbeen hit by a car, she said.

Early on Peer also registered Tango with a lost pets website.There are many with both free and paid features, such aslostmykitty.com, petamberalert.com, tabbytracker.com andpetkey.org. “I followed that for over a year,” she said.

Additionally there are sites created for specific geographical areas,such as the Facebook page called “coloradolostfoundpets.”

Fast forward to December 2013, seven months after Tangodisappeared, and to MaxFund Animal Adoption Center onthe edge of downtown Denver. A visitor there fell for a catnamed Copper and took him home. That adoption didn’twork out, though; Copper was not as cuddly and compati-ble with his new family as they had envisioned. Around theend of May 2014, he was returned to the MaxFund shelter.

Maxfund, as Denver’s premier no-kill animal shelter, pridesitself on two things: giving its “residents” the health carethey need through its public, low-cost veterinary practice— MaxFund Wellness Center, 1000 Inca St. — and givingthem whatever time they need to find a permanent home.

Copper got the first when MaxFund veterinarians identifiedhim as a special-needs cat who required a prescription dietfor a sensitive stomach.

In fall, Copper again caught the eye of a MaxFund visitorand was adopted. But forever in his next “forever home”lasted only a month. Again Copper found himself in the“shy cats” room at MaxFund, with co-founder Nanci Surofulfilling the promise of unlimited time at the shelter.

The multi-windowed shy cats room is a few steps from thelarge, glassed-in Ol’ Barn Cat room and its twin, Janet’sRoom, just off the cat shelter lobby. Those bright, airyrooms for the no-kill shelter’s most social cats also featureenclosed areas in which cats can roam perches in the outdoorair, bask in the sun and interact with passersby. Residentsof the shy cats room are just as curious, playful, “talkative”and adoptable as other cats and make fine pets, but they’rea little more skittish. They’re not as wary of humans as residents of the feral cat room, but don’t expect them to belap cats, as one MaxFund worker puts it.

Soon after Copper was returned to MaxFund for the secondtime, Leah Peer received a Facebook message: “Someonehas reported a cat that meets your description in a no-killshelter.” Peer said she figured it was a scam stemming fromthe registering of Tango’s disappearance on the Internetabout 18 months earlier. Nonetheless she followed up.

In a picture of Copper, “The coat looked a little too bright andthe eyes looked a little too green,” Peer said. But Copper wasn’ta lap cat and neither was Tango. Peer said she called Tango her“puppy cat” for his penchant to follow her everywhere. But“He didn’t like to be picked up,” she said.

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Mugzie


FROM THE WORLD OF GUSBy Gus Suro

Snow! The word makes all two-leggers’ faces get paleand their fingers clench. The word probably makestheir toes curl up too, but you can’t tell because theyalways cover their feet. They must think their hind toesare really something special. Personally I prefer feetwith a little fur on them, don’t you?

But I didn’t mean to talk about ugly feet. Snow is muchmore interesting. Gypsy and I just love it. We love it inall its stages. When it is coming down, snow is beautifuland it makes everything it touches seem like a fairyland. The same yard with the same trees changes intosomething else. It’s magic!

When the snow starts to cover the grass, it makes it muchmore fun when we get let out. It’s the same route: out theback door, across the porch, down the back steps, andacross the yard to Squirrel Corner. But it is different becausethe snow flies up around us. It reminds me of runningthrough the puddles of standing water back when we livedon the farm in South Carolina. Coming back from a walkdown to the lake, Gypsy had to be on a leash to keep herfrom taking off and running all over the county, but I wasfree to choose my own route. On the way to the lake weboth stuck to the path (unless some wild thing wouldappear) because we were in a hurry to get there. Cominghome I would crash through the woods on either side ofthe trail, both to make Gypsy jealous and to just have fun.

But if there were puddles, I would splash through everyone of them. That would make Dad shout at me. I thinkhe didn’t want to bring all the mud and water into thehouse. What can you do? I don’t want Dad to be mad atme, but he usually laughed it off. And you can’t let anopportunity like that go by.

Sorry I got off track today. The truth is that Gypsy andI love snow. That’s the TROOF!

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Husband Jeff Peer and their son went to MaxFund for whatturned into a most-memorable scene for MaxFund employeeBrittney Hernandez and other cat shelter staffers. “Theywere able to come in say ‘That’s my cat,’” Hernandez said.“We were all shocked. They put him on their laps and wereloving on him and he didn’t do anything about it.”

A couple of weeks before Christmas, Copper, akaTango, left MaxFund for a third time, but this time inthe care of his true owners, Leah and Jeff Peer. As allMaxFund animals are, he was microchipped before hisfirst adoption from there.

Today Tango is on his home-made, grain-free diet forthe sensitive stomach and at age 13 is readjusting to hisrightful place. During his time away, the Peers lost oneof their other cats to cancer and adopted a new onefrom the Denver Dumb Friends League, Leah Peer said.

She said she wasn’t surprised that neither of two adop-tions from MaxFund worked out for Tango, in the firstcase because he wasn’t getting along with anyone. Shesaid Tango knew that life wasn’t right, or at least it wasn’t the life he had known before his escape.

“He’s a really, really smart cat,” Peer said. And now“There’s no question he knows he’s home.”

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Blue Moose and MaxFund thankJoseph and Linda Vumbaco for their

generosity. Blue Moose is also thankful toRobin for bailing him out.

You love us...

We know you appreciatewhat we do for the animals.

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Make sure we will always be there – include us in your will.

Visit us on the web at:www.maxfund.orgEditor & Layout

Carolyn VenardContributing Writers

Bill Suro, VMDPhil McPeckAngel IresonIlene JohnsonHeidi Hahn and Tami Tanoue

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Published monthly by MaxFundAnimal Adoption Center, a true no-killshelter to provide medical care forinjured dogs and cats with no knownowners, and to find new homes forthese animals once they are recovered.

The MaxFund is committed to thefollowing goals:

–Develop and implement educa-tional programs pertaining to animalcare, with emphasis on the importance ofspay/neutering.

–Disseminate information onspay/neuter facilities and conduct

spay/neuter clinics for low-income families.–Be a spokesperson for the animals

on issues of animal welfare.–Cooperate with other animal

facilities/shelters in the accomplishmentof the above goals.

Contributions for this newsletter arewelcome. Please check the back pageof newsletter for each month’s deadline.We especially enjoy letters and photosfrom animals adopted from our shelter.

MaxFund Animal Adoption Center720 West 10th Avenue | Denver, Colorado 80204

Phone (720) 266-6081www.maxfung.org

Wellness Clinic (303) 595-0532www.maxfundclinic.org


WINTER IN THE WINDOW WELL

Hello Everyone! Did you enjoy the very cold weather we had? I for one don’t mind it too much but then I donot go out in it. Gizmo, however, is fun to watch. He gets on the window sill and paces back and forth waitingfor the window to be opened and then he sits at the opening and sniffs and sniffs. First checking for crittersbigger than he is who might eat him. We have foxes and coyotes in our neighborhood. Then he has to worryabout the neighborhood cat he does not like in his yard. Third, what is the temperature and does he reallywant to be shut out in the window well for a while? When it is very cold Mom and Dad won’t leave the window open for him to go back and forth. He has to scratch at the window to let them know he is ready tocome back inside. Then there are the times when they open the window, and he takes a couple of sniffs,jumps in the air, turns and runs down the couch and back up stairs. You would think someone set off a firecracker the way he jumps and runs.

Mom says just plain old window wells are not very inviting (whatever that means). So to make ours look niceshe has a picture of a garden all the way around. She also decorates it for the different holidays and somethings just stay there all the time. One of the “stay all the time things” is a statue of “Grumpy” holding alantern that really lights up at night. Well, when we get snow coming from the west, Grumpy gets a snowdrifton his nose. Yes, his nose is big enough to hold one. Anyway, Mom took a picture and sent it to her sisterwho lives in Florida. I have been there and it is hot! That is also where I got my first and only case of fleas.How embarrassing! Her sister sent back a note saying everyone had a good laugh and that it was 79 degreesthere. I must admit that I am getting ready for the warm sun to shine in on the back porch. The cold sun justdoes not do much for a cat.

Well, guess that’s all for now. Here is “Wishing you warm sun soon”.

Your Cat Reporter, Snoopy

A CAT’S UNIVERSEby Snoopy & Gizmo

SAMPSONSampson is a handsome Terrier

mix boy. He is a friendly andeasygoing guy.

TAZTaz is a Rottweiler-Shepherd mixgirl. She is a loyal Shepherd withthe loving nature of a Rottweiler.

VICKYVicky is a little brown tabby withwhite socks and beautiful green

eyes. She loves to climb.

COCONUTCoconut is medium-small lab mixgirl. She is a bit shy and unsure but

she would make a great companion.

FRANKENSTEINFrankenstein is one of the sweetestcats at the shelter. He loves to play.

Come see him!

PENGUINPenguin is a sweet girl. She islooking for a nice home with

people who love her.

GEORGEGeorge is a wonderful shorthairboy. He is very handsome. Very

sweet and shy.

NIVENNiven loves people. He is FIV+but don’t let that scare you. He

just needs to be an only cat.

Adopt a LifelongCompanion

and a Friend Forever

BABYBaby is a young Lab mix girl. Hergolden eyes and bright smile will

dazzle you. She wants to play.



MEET TWO MAXFUND DOGSBy Ilene Johnson

ANNIEAnnie (short forLady Anne) is avery beautifulBorder Collie mixwho is a year old.She is a very special girl. Whenyou meet her, andlook into her gorgeous brown eyes, you see trust, love, and apotential soul mate.

If you are looking for companion for hiking, walking,running, and visiting the dog park, she is your girl. Ifyou are looking for a friend to cuddle with, she is alsoyour girl. Annie is energetic, gentle, joyful, and loving.She loves everybody, children, cats, other dogs, andmankind in general. And she also loves getting hertummy rubbed.

Annie is a very smart girl. She learns quickly, andstrives to please. She knows leash manners, and othercommands, and can learn anything you wish to teachher. She is a great trail dog. She runs back and forth onthe trail, and never strays; making sure everyone staystogether and safe, true to her genetic heritage.

Annie loves going for rides in the car, and is very wellbehaved when she travels with you. She is also comfortablebeing kenneled if you need to leave her at home.

Annie needs just a bit of extra effort, because she hasseizures, which are mostly controlled with medication.She needs a pill twice a day, but readily takes themwith peanut butter, which she just loves. Annie needsperiodic blood tests to make sure that her medicationdosage remains accurate. Finally, she needs you to holdher head and comfort her when she has an occasionalseizure. All so worth the love and wonderful thingsthat she gives you in return!

This beautiful, sweet girl is also available for foster carewhere her medical needs will be taken care of byMaxFund. If you are active, have a yard, and can spendtime with her, she will give you her heart forever inexchange. Sounds like a perfect deal! ContactMaxFund Wellness Clinic at 303-595-0532 to meet thewonderful Annie and let her capture your heart.

TOBIASThe first thing you noticewhen you meet Tobias ishis beautiful color - helooks like a little fawn. Hiscolor is officially listed onMaxFund’s website as“red/brown,” but I stillthink “fawn” color is a better description!

Tobias is a Chihuahua short coated mix. This little guywas born in July, 2011, so he is an adorable three yearsold. Tobias is a bit shy, but warms up quickly once hegets to know you. And once he gets to know you, he isa very loyal little boy. He loves going for walks, gettingbelly rubs, and playing with his toys. Tobias gets alongwell with most other small dogs.

You can see Tobias running and playing, and beingadorable in general, in the video that is posted onMaxFund’s website. Just click on his bio, and then onthe video tab. What a cutie!

Tobias is available for either foster care or adoption.The office staff at MaxFund can tell you all about thewonders of being a foster parent. Either way, he wouldlove to meet you and charm his way into your heart!

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THANK YOU TO:

TOP DOG

Alex CampbellVice President303.573.1222

[email protected] your generous donation! __________________________

ALSO THANK YOU TO:

OtterCares Foundationfor your generous donation!

Dear Friends of MaxFund,

After having dogs my entire life I found myself dog-less aftermoving to Lone Tree, Colorado. My dog of 16 years hadpassed on in my arms. I was devastated and decided never toget another dog. It took me a few months before I missedfeeding some member of the family and I found myselfputting a ring of Cheerios out in the garage, surrounding abottle cap of fresh water every night. I was feeding a mousefor a couple of months, and then I realized I need a dog. I wasdrawn to MaxFund because I had heard they were a “no kill”adoption center. Early in May 2004 I decided to find what Iwould refer to as a very needy dog that needed a foreverhome. I have always known that dogs thrive on routine. Iwent to visit that dog at the same time of day for three daysbringing a small treat for him that I could give him throughthe c age. The third day I offered to take him for a walk. Wewalked around the block together and when the steps toMaxFund were in view he hustled to get up those steps and into his cage where he felt protected and at home. I hadn’t real-ized that that had been his home for the past seven weeks. Hehad looked so forlorn and I honestly thought he had only oneeye as his fur had grown over one of his eyes and his hairdown to the ground.

After filling out the papers I adopted him. I called my groomerand asked if I could bring a dog to her for a bath. The dog wasbathed and completely sheared right down to his little pink andgrey skin. He had two of the most beautiful eyes I have ever seenand in a short time his fur grew in beautifully. Originally the dearones at MaxFund had named him Smokey, but I changed hisname to “Murphy”. His face just looked like a Murphy.

This coming May 10th, Murphy and I will have been togethereleven years. He is healthy and happy as he gets two good walks aday plus a few quick “out to the tree” breaks plus routine feedingtimes. Murphy constantly shows his appreciation for his “forever”home but I never cease to be grateful for his love and forMaxFund for giving him a temporary home until I found him.

With sincere love, Patricia Gerling

MAXFUND’S MAILBAG


FOSTER AND FOSTER MaxFund has a robust program for fostering dogs and cats awaiting adoption (contact Erica Jenkins, 303-595-0532). On his website, NatGeoWild

TV host and dog trainer Cesar Milan offers some tipson dealing with the eventuality of giving up a foster pet: Pick a dog to foster that you wouldn’t think of as along-term pet. Foster one that may not be the cutest oryoungest, or in some way is a special-needs pet, such asbeing blind, deaf or missing a limb. Assist in the adoption process. Eagerly share the dog'sbehavior and personality with potential adopters. Focus on the positive of the dog finding a permanenthome, not on surrendering the pet. Celebrate. Foster again.

THERE’S THE RUBThree canine massage therapists are suing Arizona,claiming the state is wrong to classify pet massageas veterinary care that can be performed only bylicensed veterinarians. Arizona is one of about 20states that limits pet massage to veterinarians; about20 others require referral or supervision by a veterinarian, the American Animal HospitalAssociation reports on its website: aahanet.org.

Colorado law says any person may perform massageon an animal if the person does not prescribe drugs,perform surgery or diagnose medical conditions. Butas of 2010 the state required pet massage therapists tohold a degree or certificate in animal massage froman approved school.

FINAL EDITIONSCat Fancy and Dog Fancy magazines are ceasingpublication in favor of two new magazines modeledon their publisher's cat- and dog-oriented websites.

Irvine, Calif.-based I-5 Publishing said it will debutthe bimonthly magazines beginning with "Dogster"on Feb. 24 and "Catster" on March 24. I-5 said thenew magazines are descendants of dogster.com andcatster.com and promise "360-degree coverage andsupport to pet owners," with news, features, humor,expert advice, products, health, diet, travel and more.

— Compiled by Phil McPeck


SHORTY NEEDS YOUR HELP! By Heidi Hahn and Tami Tanoue

Editor’s note: Shorty’s fundraising page is athttp://www.petcaring.com/helpshorty. Checks may alsobe sent to: MaxFund, 720 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO80204, attn.: Help Shorty.

Shorty is a gorgeous Black Lab mix girl born in March,2014. She arrived at the MaxFund with a physique thatis startling…shocking, really. Her rear half is twisted ina most improbable way, which makes standing andwalking quite a challenge.

There are typically two reactions that people experi-ence upon meeting her for the first time.

First, pity. You’ll compare Shorty to the “able-bodied”dogs you know. You’ll imagine how daunting her challenges must be. Shorty’s appearance may bringtears to your eyes. Take a look at Shorty’s video atwww.petcaring.com/helpshorty.

Second, AMAZEMENT. You’ll be drawn to Shorty’shappy, smiling face, and her enthusiasm, charisma andcharm will wash over you. There is no way you canhave that first reaction for long. You’ll know from herplayful ways and her indomitable spirit that there’s noroom or need for pity in her life!

Shorty came to MaxFund on August 29, 2014. Shewas relinquished because her primary caregiverpassed away. The family had multiple dogs in thehome and realized that caring for Shorty was anenormous undertaking. The relinquishing paperworkstated that the family had had her since birth.There’s no mention on what happened, when it happened, or how it happened: “She has always been like this,” is what we were told.

Shorty’s had x-rays taken, and they’re pretty shocking.One vet we consulted described what she saw as“hemivertebrae (deformed spinal bones) on steroidswith nuclear waste and zombie venom.” There’s shockthat she’s even alive, much less thriving. You hearmoans, groans, and just disbelief in general.

So can Shorty be “fixed”? Well, Shorty will be thefirst to point out she’s not “broken”! What sheneeds is your help to be the very best Shorty shecan be. Professional physical therapy will allow herto build her strength, balance, and endurance. Wehave started working with the fine folks at CRCGCanine Rehabilitation Group, and have consulted

with the professionals at Ortho Pets as well as CSU’stherapy group.

All this is very expensive, of course. But with your help, Shorty can get the assistance she needs. Shorty isfull of life and spirit and joy. Although her body hasimprovised a way to get around, physical therapy willgreatly improve her mobility. We hope the therapy canalso assist in dealing with the incontinence issues thatare associated with her condition. Ultimately, we’d lovefor her to be able to find a great forever home. Butuntil and unless that happens, she will always have a place at MaxFund.

We’ve set up a fundraising page at http://www.pet-caring.com/helpshorty, with a goal of $10,000. Thisamount will allow her to get several months ofintensive physical therapy at CRCG to strengthen her muscles and improve her mobility and balance.We plan to train volunteers to assist her with additional exercises, too.

So please go to http://www.petcaring.com/helpshortyand help if you can. Checks are also welcome, and maybe sent to: MaxFund, 720 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO80204, attn.: Help Shorty.

Shorty is the embodiment of MaxFund’s mission, andwe depend on your generosity and support to fulfillthat mission. THANK YOU for helping Shorty.


MemorialsSILENT PAWS

In memory of Bo - Joseph DavisIn memory of Sundance - Leslie YoungIn memory of Ann Bersi’s beloved cat, Shellie - Audrey SimpsonIn memory of Adrian Bank’s beloved, Maggie - Jen, Rachel, & Dylan BanksIn memory of Biscuits - S. E. ObrienIn memory of Dozer - Jeff VanDemarkIn memory of our wonderful Perreywinkel—friend, family member, counselor

extraordinaire! - Donald MaresIn memory of Neissie, beloved pet of John & Karen Zollars - Susan DaltonIn memory of Jenna, beloved lab and walking buddy of Corinne, Kevin &

Matthew Henkelman - Erich Magruder & Amy LarrisonIn memory of Zane Vanderburg-Reynolds - Kerry WhiteIn memory and tribute to our sweet Chocolate Lab Bart. He never met a

BALL he did not love - Linda SafstromIn memory of April - Paul VillanuevaIn memory of Joe & Arlene Crystal’s beloved cat, Max - Judy RubinIn memory of our Grandog, Chuy, the best dog ever! - John EllisIn memory of Shelby, the best little bear cub we could have ever loved - Rebecca SchroederIn memory of Noel - Sharon LoydIn memory of David & Frances Mackey Youngstrom’s beloved, Sadie - Joan RingelRemembering Oliver, and wishing comfort to your special people-Jan, Roger,

Bryce and Alyssa. You were always well loved and now, greatly missed. Love, Laurie Hamilton

In memory of Teri Nolin’s beloved dog, Joey - Vicki Romeo-MullenIn memory of dear Missy Gatto, owned and loved by Crispin Sargent - Joan RingelIn memory of Buffy - Donna LudwigIn memory of Jeb - Rebecca ThompsonIn memory of Skittles & Stella - Jeff & Bev RuudIn memory of Jake the wonder dog - Dana KoboldIn memory of Savana - Sue ZimmerIn memory of Jax - Mark & Marilyn KesslerIn memory of Magic, Mikey, & Cooper - Kevin NollIn memory of Buffy, Daisy, Kali, Gabe, Cami,& Kierkie - Helen MannIn memory of Prima - Carolyn & Jeff RiggsIn memory of Angel - Angela YadonIn memory of Barkley & Maird - The Hissett FamilyIn memory of Bailey - Dann MilneIn memory of Tucker - Vicki JeningsIn memory of Daisy - Amy SiegelIn memory of Fred - Linda SkinnerIn memory of Buddy, Cisco, & Mickey - Britta & Warren RodieIn memory of Ani - Suneeta HazraIn memory of Toby Comelia - Danett StewartIn memory of Jack Daniels - Donna FranklinIn memory of Corey - Gail CorleIn memory of Hat Trick - Kayla & Gary BergIn memory of Casey - Graham KolbIn memory of Dudley & Rhoda - Liz ScottIn memory of Ice - Sharon BalzanoIn memory of Sam - Kathleen JacobsenIn memory of Max, Daisy, & Brody - Jodi MusicIn memory of Chrissy Barry’s beloved, Obi - Barbara WilliamsIn memory of Danae Kranski’s beloved, Annie - Barbara WilliamsIn memory of MauraHeidi Henderson’s beloved, Portia - Barbara WilliamsIn memory of Robin Lee’s beloved, Ford & Lucky - Barbara WilliamsTo our beloved Kong. We miss you so much. You were such a beautiful and

devoted cat. Thank you for the love and joy you brought to our lives - Cindy RoegnerIn honor of Moose, Bones, Simon and Murray. Our adopted family members

who always live in our hearts. We love you, J & Y HoranIn memory of Luna, special furry friend of Dr. Jeannette MacDonald and

Fred Lewis, Esq - Rev Sandra DanielI miss you, Zeke - Lynn HoltzmanIn memory of Daisy - Maureen LienauIn memory of all of our pet family members - Larry & Mary Ann MeyersIn memory of Bonnie & Clyde - Keith & Kathie FingerIn memory of Frannie - Peggy HoernerIn memory of Maya, Popsicle, & Ray Charles - Barbara WellerIn memory of Mack - Julie CampbellIn memory of Jacob & Stella - Christa & Charles BergeronIn memory of Athena Connolley Araya - Brenda RiversIn memory of Krystal Dellinger, A precious canine companion to Cathy and

Denver Dellinger. She will be missed dearly - Bret LaFonteIn memory of Bogie, Mae, & Lucy - Susan Graim

In memory of Sophie, a very special feline companion to my dear friend Helen Baldwin - Terry Zamell

In memory of Annie Murray-McDonald, a very special girl - Andra CodyIn memory of Galen & Riley - Ron Schmiermund & Bev KahnIn memory of Blue - Tom OriIn memory of Bags - Paul SimonIn memory of Jewel, gone but not forgotten - Jackie & Larry LumleyIn memory of our little Lucy - Mark & Ann WellingtonIn memory of Karen Watts’ beloved, Pete - Jack & Diane KingIn memory of John Wade’s beloved, Bizzy - Jack & Diane KingIn memory of Jerry & Tazi - Monte Pickett

SILENT MEMORIESIn memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger - Joseph DavisIn memory of Barb Anschutz - Janice PodollIn memory of Madalyn Runge - Jane Reredich, Kelley Roach, Rosemary BrownIn memory of Virginia Potter - Patricia O’ConnorIn memory of Hans Kommert - Donald & Providence Pruden, Billie, Scott,

& Yvonne Yates, Robert BuergisserIn memory of Theresa Mead - Shawna GustinIn memory of Mrs. Dean Falkner Wells - Sandra MooreIn memory of Jean Camblin - Julie Sena, Ida CasagrandaIn memory of David Effers - Colorado Department of LaborIn loving memory of Jerry Tilton Poston - Steve OrmistonIn memory of Max Roger - Dr. & Mrs. Jon CramIn honor of Barbara Anschutz - Martha CoxIn memory of Jean - Virginia Guerra LewisIn memory of Ned B. & Virginia Kain - Elizabeth KainIn memory of Emily Berkeley - Terry & Roy BerkeleyIn memory of Reg Griebling - Autumn MoranIn memory of Rachel - Roxanne KochevarIn memory of my Dad - Donna WiseIn memory of Frank Tapp - Linda & Bill TietjenIn memory of Kathy Einboden - Sherry PixlerIn memory of Catherine Christenson - Mary ChristensonIn memory of Marie Powers - Sharon Powers In memory of Anne Leftin - Dr. Max & Dita WohlauerIn memory of Fran Johnson - Don TaylorIn memory of Lynn Walker - Wayne Walker, Patrick & Pamela McDavittIn memory of Brando Olson - Michelle OlsonIn memory of Lynn Witzen - Darci NielsenIn memory of Madison Conner - Cathy Van TasselIn memory of Ryan English - Jo EnglishIn memory of our beloved Daughter, Vanessa Zirakzadeh - Cyrus & Barbara

ZirakzadehIn memory of Leigh Anne Bell - Christa BellIn memory of Ellie & Luke Wienski - Chandra HartmanIn memory of Abby Rogers - Jeanne HindIn memory of Frank Tapp - Jan MarquardtIn memory of Brian Jackson - Margaret KingIn memory of Mike Townsend - Linda CzarnyIn memory of my Father, Bill, Sister, Judy, Mother, Leone, and Brother,

Mark - Tim HeldenbrandIn memory of Jane Ann Roberts Aronson - Art & Lynette CrumIn memory of Eileen Farr - Patricia A. FarrIn memory of Merrill Berger - Noel BergerIn memory of my daughter, Kathleen Paser - Sandra PaserIn memory of Donald Okray - John PringleIn memory of Al & Pat Ursetta - Arvada Excavating Co.In memory of Donna Moore & Harriet Roman - Ivan & Maxine WoolfIn memory of Leslie Champion - Marc ChampionIn memory of Rianan - Arden Rossi

HONORABLE MENTIONSIn honor of Kerry Kavanagh - Kristen, Mike, & Matt KavanaghOn behalf of Chris Becker & Quentin Tatro for the Holidays

- Al & Pat BauernfeindIn honor of Sandy Scherer - Helen O’DonovanIn honor of Sarita Patel’s birthday - Megan Eliassen, Audrey KeeleyIn honor of Ed & Paul Hutchinson - Sue HurwitzIn honor of the Skubanelli Family - Trish & Joe Campanelli

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DONATIONSThanks to the followingpeople and businesses whosegenerous contributions help all the animals.

Ackley, MeganAdkisson, JessicaAiu, ZorieAlbee FamilyAlbin, Richard and DonnaAlexander, Jim & LaurieAllstateAmpe, PeterAnderson, CarolAnderson, MelissaAnderson, Susan & ChuckAnderson, SuzanneArbuckle, CynthiaArchuleta, LisaArmour, LaurenArnold-Marsh, CarolynThe Eugene C & FlorenceArmstrong Family FoundationThe Silver Lining FoundationThe Reel Family FoundationNetwork Marketing Associates Inc.Jewell, DonnaHare, Craig & JamaHogarth, Dennis & FranBlair, JudyO’Connell, WallyBrenton, Matthew

& Katharine BernuthKessler, AmyCatalucci, Brian & LiseCarmack, DonnaRodgers, RosemaryBrand, Norman & LindaFarr, RennellIrgens, KelliTaylor, John & DebraStanton, Donna LeeStrayer, JaniceFranceschi, John & RuthKing, David & JanetOberdorfer, Kathryn

& Joel CohenHoffman, ShelleyBinford, Bridgette & BrianStevenson, Howard & TraceySirpolaidis, Vassilios & LynneGresh, Heather & JohnBjorndal, PatriciaBlack Dog Foundation Inc.Akers, Raymond & DeborahHayward, IvanHirsch, Robert & JaniceHickey, KarenStaebell, Dennis & CarolynRouder, WendyExcel EnergyHale Pet DoorRichman, MichaelWard, LindseyMuller, PatriciaRichardson, StevenLatshaw, RhondaThomas, JamesWilson, Sandra K.CoBankBoettcher FoundationThe Soule Family FoundationRenner, KelsiJoyce, MichaelLevy, Jeffrey

Benak, MichaelKelly, SueStribling, MaryNarum, SaraKinkennon, ShaneWeltman, HarrietKishorekumar, GopalBeach, AmberGanger, SharonSmith-Dickens, LoriMoonan, MichaelRabolt, RobertClark, KathleenPandher, Karamjeet

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Continued from page 10Trexel, EdwardTrubey, Bill & LindaTrujillo, Lopez LeeTrujillo, RitaTunnell, MarkTurner, Melanie & BillUnited Way of San Diego CountyUrsery, LeiaValentine, CindyVan Bladeren, KrisVan Cleve, JoelVan Dusseldorp, EmilyVan Vleet, MijaVancil, RozanneVanderbrook, Caron & MarkVarga, VirginiaVest, PamelaVetter, JudithVickery, Sangmin KimVincent, RickiVincent, NancyVon Sprecken, CherylWaite, AnnWakefield, CindyWalker, Cynthia & RodneyWalker, Nancy & WillisWallace, JohnWallace, PatriciaWalley, ElizabethWamser, SharonWard, ElizabethWarkentin, Bill & JudiWatts, MarshaWeadon, JohnWebb, KellyWeber, DanielleWebley, ElizabethWeinstein, AndreyWentzel, Philip & CarolWhite, LaurenWhite, LexieWhite, MarkWhite, William & DebraWhiting, Jo LynneWhitlow, Brenda & Peter HechtWidmayer, TrudyWiebke, ScottWilkerson, MaryWilvert, AudreyWinslow, Colette Wischmeyer, Gerald & SandraWolf, BonnieWood, PatriciaWoodall, Gay C.Wright, CassieWyllie, JillYaroush, RitaYoung, KathrynYoung, SallyYoung, AdrienneZawisza, AnnaZimbleman, StayceZimmerman, Daphne,

Victor & Falicia

AUTO DONORSAlbu, HopeBaum, KarenBeck, AnnBuckner, SandraCarle, JonathanCarmany, JeanetteCurran, NancyDaugherty, KatherineEiland, DeniseFalasco-Hatter, Nancy

Freese, LynaeHand, JaynaHannum, MarciaHartbarger, HazelHartman, MaryHidalgo, MarkHull, NaomiJacobsen, EllenJanisch, GloriaJohnston, KarenKearns, John Kinsey, JenniferKohl, Mary J.Lentsch-Richter, Margy & JoshLevin, GailLutz, CatherineMalaby, CarolynMartinson, SherylMatheis, EmilyMcDonald, Todd S.Murphy, Jr., Paul J.Obeslo, Joan Pace, AngelaPatrick, BettyePearson, SharronReady, Nancy & DwightRossitto, JanieRotgers, AllanRyan, ScottSaalwaechter, JoanSerkes, NanetteSims, JeffSinclair, PennySmith, JaniceSuro, AnneTrehern, Lanita G.Wall, William

MEMBERSHIPSAllen, III, Mr. & Mrs. JamesAllen, JonathanArlen, MarnieBarnes, LinBarrow, JenniferBartalot, SallyBerig, SusanBourke, CharlotteBradley, SusanBricker, SharonBronstein, AlvinBrookes, DebraBrown, Mary & RonCampbell, CatherineChandler, NormanCleaver, Kay & RosConti, Richard & NancyCoulter, JeremyCuprisin, CareyDuggan, TraddDwyer, AnnEdwards, JulieEisner, DaveElsasser, MichelleErnstsen, RobFaragher, David & Robert ParsonsFritschel, JohnFunk, NaomiGalvez, StaceyGioia, CindyGuidrey, LindseyGuire, AmyGutfeld, DeborahHagan, SusanHanes, KarenHaskins, TaniaHettinger, Miriam AnnHill, Steven & MarleneIakovakis, RossIdler, Katy

Jarboe, DennisJohnston, JeffJones, Joan L.June, Eric & JaclynKatz, Lee & MarianKelly, William J.Kerbs, LyndaKlein, AmyKnop, HollyKoda, GraceKrieser, CarolLe Bet, DeaneLemen, Jr., Charles & CecileLenherr, MarilynLinneman, KellyLong, StephanieLyons, PatrickMaeder, DeannaMagruder, Erich & Amy LarrisonMahoney, PaulMarshall, SkuylarMason, JulieMcCready, John & MaryMcVay, DeborahMeeker, MicheleMiddleton, Galen & Mary L.Miller, General George D.Mills, KarenMoore, JeanneMoore, JohnNelson, Gene & DorisNewell, Gary & KatherineNguyen, PhuonglanNicholson, DavidNixon, Leah A.Nowak, AprilOughtred, DarlenePendleton, BonniePersichitte, NicholasPilkington, PamelaPrimo, KatieRamsey, Marilyn & DannyRanta-Curran, KarinRobertson, BettyRohrbaugh, SharonRollner, James MatthewRoob, ReynoleeRyan, PeggySchwarz, Mary & BarrySeeman, DarleneSishc, Linda & NormStephens, SandraTalberg, GloriaTeltsch, KathyTemple, LauraTrent, JudyTurner, JeanelleWagner, Richard R.Wait, Jonathan & LauraWare, JudyWellington, Ann & MarkWhite, Cathy & StanWhite, HeatherYu, DaofuZimmer, Sue

PET PALSAlbu, HopeAllee, SusanAndrews, NancyArnold, ElizabethBeck, AnneBishop, Marcia HewittBurridge, LindaCall, CrisClark, CharleneCloyd, ToniCohron, Steve & MelissaCollins, CristyEmerich, MonicaEverding, Fred & Josephine

Foraker, Peggy & Danny StacyFredricey, Donald & MichelleGilmore, JoanGoldberg, CarolHand, JesseHartbarger, HazelHeiberg, Beth & ElvinHildenbrand, MaggieHlewko, LaurenHoule, StephenJacobsen, EllenJoseph, DavidLentsch-Richter, Margy & JoshLevin, GailLong, LindaLouvado, MichelleMcLerran, Russ, Monica & LynnMeyers, Larry & Mary Ann Mostow, SusanMurdock, BobPerrault, MichaelQuinn, SharonRenaud, AnnSajbel, Mia & TomSaly, JoySammons, Susanna, Jim Lykins

& Della & KonaSelvaggi, LaraSewald, Susan & MarkShifers, RonSlomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceStanwood, GrantTanoue, TamiWhitaker, AndreaWilliamson, Cindy & JimJim

MONTHLY DONATIONSThank you to the followingpeople who generously send na donation every month. WECOUNT ON YOU!Adams, McCrystieAdamson, LeonardAllee, SusanBaker, Jetta Banks, JenBell, MargaretBernal, BonnieBostrom, LaurenBrennen, KerrieBrown, JeffCarlisle, CourtneyCaruso, SteveCorle, GailCurley, KimberlyDavis, JosephDeShazer, VinceDougherty, NicholasDriscoll, AlanaDriver, NancyDuncan, LanetteEackles, DavidEndicott, JohnFaircloth, Harry & SharonFurnas, KatherineGillespie, Shirley & EugeneGoolsby, JohnHaber, JudithHamilton-Fieldman, LisaHardwick, Dr. SallyHarrison, TeddyHeaton, David & JenniferHelmrath, LaurieHlewko, LaurenHoffman, PatriciaHoffman, William, Judith, & MichaelHoule, Stephen

Howe, RobertJacobs, KathleenKammerer, Annika & KerstiKaumeier, RickKelly, BernadetteKellogg, George & YvonneKern, Betty Kirshner, NaomiKiser, Rona Kokesh, PatriciaKrinsky, JoshuaKval, EllenLambert, StephenLampman, Paula & DonaldLane, BrianneLatshaw, Rhonda L.Leo, JanLevine, Amy & GemmaLines, MichaelLouvado, MichelleLucas, ValerieLucero, KristenLuedke, JoanMaddoux, LeisaMarsh, SusanMaslanik, Anne M.McCorry, K.J.McKelvey, ElizabethMile Hi Classified Miller, JamesMiller, SusanMotykowski, BrianMurdock, BobOgnibene, ToddOrtiz, IvyPatterson, Mary J.Pelphrey, DarrinPerrault, MichaelPhan, Chi PhuongRamelow, Jo AnnRather, JoanRaymond, SueRenquist, Maria E.Rioux, TrishRodgers, RosemaryRoesch, Elma & EdmondRubinowitz, Martin & MarshaRussell, FaeSammons, Susanna & Jim

Lykins & Della & KonaSanders, SandySchantz, MichelleSchmied, JebSchuck, DougSelvaggi, LaraSewald, SusanShaffer, KathleenShelton, John & DonnaShifers, RonSims, JeffSmith, ArdySorrentino, Helen & RobertSpita, Joyce & WalterStevens, ShirleyStraley, JanisThe Serenity ShoppeThomas, JamesTom’s Home Cookin’, Inc.Valdez, AlexVancil, RozanneVermilio, Ryan & RobynVickery, Sangmin KimVoras, Gerry & ChristinaWaite, AnnWalker, TomWhitaker, AndreaWilliams, LeeWiscamb, MerrieYergler, CynthiaYoho, KristiZanabria, Sasha


Memorials (Cont.)In the name of Cornelia Moore - Christiane CitronA Holiday present for Cindy Johnson, that does not have to fit, be stored,

or dusted - Love, Aunt LaureneIn honor of Jeff Portlock for Christmas - Robyn PortlockIn honor of our 2012 adoption of Precious aka Thumbelina. She is the

MOST loving dog we could have ever asked for! Special thanks to Heidi and her foster parents, Tami and Roger. Without your love and care, she would not be here for us to cherish - Jim & Marla Myers

In honor of Christmas - John & Deb Durenberger In honor of Celesta Miracle - Martin WigleyIn the name of Norbert Steinbock for Christmas - Chen-Pin HuMerry Christmas Rusty, Deborah, & Bode - Em & MemIn honor of Max - Dawn GustafsonIn honor of Jeri Freiberger’s Reggie - Leona LawrenceIn honor of Sarah & Eric Armstrong - Judy MyersIn honor of Fred Chambers - Roberta ChambersIn honor of Gatchet - Mike KravitzOn behalf of Wiley - Mario BursteinMerry Christmas Mom - the lover of all animals & care giver of your kitties,

Bug, Scootch & Clarrisa. In loving memory of Sumo. Love, Heather & RaleighMerry Christmas, Laura! Donating to this important cause to keep poor,

scared and helpless animals safe and loved is the true reason for this season. Makes me happy to donate on your behalf. XO, The 2nd Laura Gillan

On behalf of the Davis/Sundby families and the special pet(s) we have adopted from various organizations that have permanently changed our lives, thank you - Corey Davis

Merry Christmas, Judy - Joan ClaytonMerry Christmas, Amy Jennings - Gary BashamIn honor of Nancy Rome and Lucia - Laurie RomeIn honor of Carol Younghans - Susan OrlanMerry Christmas to the doggies at MaxFund. We hope you find your forever

families soon!- Beenie & Izzi in Chicago Merry Christmas, Gloria Talber - A. Ginger KetzIn honor of Maggie Schneider’s 11th birthday - Timothy & Emily Conklin,

Cathleen CoffeyMerry Christmas, Guy & Danette LaGuardia - Jay & Jo Ann O’NielMerry Christmas, Guertin Family - Jay & Jo Ann O’NielIn honor of Heidi Baker for Christmas - Caroline Zaw-MonFor William Madden for Christmas - Elizabeth MaddenMerry Christmas, Kathy Tennyson - Love, Sheila TennysonIn honor of Victor Lombardi - Brent ShepherdFor Mr. & Mrs. Gary Webster for Christmas - Barbara MaligasIn honor of Joshua Fink - Danielle HendricksIn honor of William Lewis - Brian SinnottIn honor of all of our past adopted babies - Janice Marie KingIn honor of Keiko - June InuzukaIn honor of Tami Tanoue - Kathryn KandaIn honor of Donna Kortman - Pamela KortmanIn honor of Jasmine Dog - Stuart Jordon, Marian & Jim JordanIn honor of Sio Glotfelty - Carolyn RasmussenIn honor of Luna - Glenn Bodnar & Grace MaddenIn honor of Kailey Madden - Juliana MaddenIn honor of Sprockette - Jeanne TuckerIn honor of Betty Caruso - Anita ZonkerIn honor of Marcia Cottle - Kelly Van HookIn honor of Regger & Louie - Linda LongIn honor of Phyllis McGuire - Joan LundIn honor of Jennifer Malcolm - Maureen MalcolmIn honor of Marsha Marrier - Jenna RicciIn honor of Jenn & Rhett Simpson-Buckley - Sylvia DeJong-SipsonIn honor of Deb Schissel - Pamela BowryIn honor of Dexter Dowd - The Dowd FamilyIn honor of Laury Temple - Kim NortonIn honor of Nicole Barnes - Jennifer ForbesIn honor of Mary Gasparovich - Karen KeaferIn honor of Sassy - Erin DevittIn honor of Blu - Susan CarrickIn honor of Kay Gilchrist - Margaret MohanIn honor of Jordan Leonard - Susan LeonardIn honor of Jessica Leonard - Susan LeonardIn honor of Terry Bell - Alix JosephIn honor of Poppy & Checkers - Jeanne HendersonIn honor of Caldonia - Kirsten SchatzIn honor of Phoebe, the wonder dog - Lucy Sieber

In honor of Valaire Brega - Heidi AggelerFor Gizmo - Johanna HendricksIn honor of Keenan Hill - David JosephA Christmas donation in honor of our loved ones, Matt, Carrie, Helen and

our three grand dogs who are the luckiest dogs ever! - Terry & Jane GlaserIn honor of Leah Nicole Harris - Steven HarrisIn honor of our dear friend, Kitty, who is truly a gift to us - Lennie SingerMerry Christmas donation in the name of Kevin & Sue Dean - Gregg DeanMerry Christmas donation in name of Steve & Sherri Dean - Christine StantonIn honor of a family member, Miriam DeShasier, whose heart and generosity

reached Denver - Bryan DeShasierIn honor of Cynthia Zimmerman - Alisa ZimmermanIn honor of Ruth Zimmerman - Alisa ZimmermanIn honor of Karen Zimmerman - Alisa ZimmermanFor Riley - a good dog - John NotoIn honor of Sara Plampin - Cynthia PlampinIn honor of Vinny & Weepy Fweger - Pat Weger & Sylvia MilaneseFor Pat & Al Bauernfeind - Claudia BourksIn the name of Mary & David Murrin - Eleanor McGrathFor Carol Anderson for Christmas and for her birthday - Renee McCorryIn honor of Nancy Myers - Rachel L. PidgeonIn the name of Jeff & Wendy Helton - Jeanie Helton & Eric & Jenny WheelerIn honor of Tom & Linda Sippel Lemmer - Sally & Joe LemmerChristmas donation for Scott Allensworth & Anne Keil - Laura Carter

-AllensworthIn honor of Daryl & Wendy Brady’s 25th Anniversary - Kelly EisentrautOn behalf of G. Chapman - Yvonne ShrumIn the name of Mary Yeager - Mimi HowardIn honor of our son Miles who loves puppies - James & Bethany TherrienHappy Holidays to Sandy Kramer - Love, Kelly & Shelli ReedChristmas donation in honor of Annette Newland - Katherine LovgrenIn honor of Ara Darakjian, Merry Christmas - John MurphyIn honor of Heather Williams - Kathryn GouldIn honor of Nancy Rome & Lucia - Susan RomeMerry Christmas, Mom. Thanks for all you do! - Aaron DuncanMerry Christmas for Mary K! - Molly Smith-WeberFor Emilee & Noah Cunningham - Sharlene PiatakIn honor of Ginger Ketz, Anne & Luke Dutka, and Walter Chartier

- Gloria TalbergIn honor of Daisy - Kathy TeltschIn honor of Jasmine - June GarlichIn honor of Sundance & Freedom - Nancy DriverIn honor of adopting Millie 3 years ago - Carol MarkIn honor of Peaches - Sally BartalotFor Doug Camilli for Christmas - Bob & Kathy CamilliIn honor of Karen Bacon - Jan & M. D. BaconIn the name of Emily Perry, Tom Perry, and Susie Matsui - Andrew PerryIn honor of Peanut - Bea & Bruce NahonIn honor of Annie - Karen StarkinsIn honor of Rene Concialdi - Susie MartinFor Ryann - Nikki KuosmanIn honor of Cheryl Nobel - Jane PriceIn honor of Pallie - Jack MillsFor Shahram Razaghnia & Bahram Razaghnia for Christmas - Patricia PlutaIn honor of Chris Evans & Skye - Linda M. MaichChristmas gift for Senator Michael Bennet and his wife Susan Daggett

Bennet - Jesse DaggettIn honor of our dear kitties, Lily & Nicholas- Diane Edes

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CLIPPERSalmonella, the bacteria responsible for recent recalls ofsome pet treats, was named for Daniel Elmer Salmon, aveterinary pathologist and the first person in the UnitedStates to earn a DVM degree. Salmon (1850-1914) spenthis career studying animal diseases for the U.S.Department of Agriculture, according to Wikipedia, thefree, public-based Internet encyclopedia.

DONATIONS • MEMORIALS • SPECIAL GIFTSIf you would like to make a contribution to The MaxFund Animal Adoption Center to recognize an outstanding achievement or service, to com-memorate an occasion, in memory of an individual or pet, or to sponsor a Pet Pal, please complete the following and mail it to The MaxFund, 720West 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 or call 720-266-6081 for more information.

This gift is[ ] In Memory of (Animal Friend) __________________________(Human Friend)______________________[ ] In Honor of (Animal Friend) ____________________________(Human Friend)______________________[ ] For the special occasion of _______________________________[ ] To sponsor a pet pal ($15 a month). Cat_____Dog_____Either_____Enclosed is_____for_____months.[ ] Enclosed is my monthly Pledge. Amount__________[ ] Please contact me to volunteer.[ ] MaxFund is in my will.This donation was made by: Please send an acknowledgement of this gift to:Name: ___________________________________ Name: ______________________________________Street: ___________________________________ Street:_______________________________________City:_____________________________________ City: ________________________________________State:____________________Zip: _____________ State:_______________________Zip: _____________Phone: ___________________________________ Email:_______________________________________Email: ___________________________________

OUR WISH LISTPurina One Dry Cat Food (Salmon & Tuna)Purina One Kitten Food Dry and Canned

Friskies Canned Food • Iams for Dogs(Chicken & Rice or Lamb & Rice)

Large Milk Bones• Cat LitterKMR Milk Replacement for nursing

Kittens and Puppies

Windex • StampsLong Choke Chains • Sturdy Leashes

All sizes dog harnessesToys for Dogs and Cats • Cat/dog traps

Packages of Raw Hot Dogs(dogs are given medication with them)

Bleach • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper FacialTissues • Dish Soap • Fans

Whiskas Cat Milk • Large Blankets(no comforters, please)

Acreage for a Sanctuary—Our DreamGift Cards for Petco and PetsMart

ipad and laptops for adoptionsVist the MaxFund Wish List under

“Find a Gift” on Amazon.com!

AUTOMATIC DONATION—THE EASY WAY TO GIVE—

CALL PAULETTE CURRYAT (720) 266-6081

ORDONATE USING PAY PALWWW.MAXFUND.ORG


THE LEGEND OF RAINBOW BRIDGEby William N. Britton

This thoughtful book is the Native American story of what happensto our pets when they die. It was written by the Director of theCompanion Golden Retriever Rescue Program in West Jordan,Utah. This story makes a perfect gift for anyone who has lost a pet.You can order your copy from the MaxFund for a $10.00 donation foreach book ordered. Pawnote: This book can be sent as a memorial.

Please sent me_____copy(s) of The Legend of Rainbow Bridge.Enclose a $10.00 donation for each book ordered, plus S/H chargeof $1.00 for the first book, .50 for each additional book. Pleasemake checks payable to The MaxFund.I am enclosing a check for_____________.

Name: _______________________________________________Street: _______________________________________________City:____________________________State:_____Zip: ________Phone #: (_______)_____________________________________Mail to: The MaxFund, 720 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204


MaxFund appreciates our dog run and cat colony sponsors!Support from the following sponsors helps to cover the cost of food, vaccinations and

medical care for the animals at MaxFund. Our sponsors appreciate your business!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Robert Gratiot CRCG (Canine Rehabilitation Alex B. Campbell, Vice PresidentPet Paintings And Conditioning Group) Enduring Resources, LLC

www.robgratiot.com 303-762-SWIM 303-350-5107(click on “Good Dogs”) www.dog-swim.com [email protected]

Proud Sponsor of Olivia Proud Sponsor of Sampson Proud Sponsor of Mugzie

small earth vintage Lawrence P. Hartlaub Performance Constructionvintage clothing for the Attorney at Law Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Painting

modern person 720-488-2771 & other construction related serviceswww.smallearthvintage.com [email protected] 303-761-7663

http://performanceconstruction.com

Proud Sponsor of Tempest Proud Sponsor of Chango Proud Sponsor of [email protected]

Would you like to do more to help the animals at MaxFund? Become a dog run or cat colony sponsor today! As a MaxFund sponsor you’ll receive a 5 x 7 ad space in the lobby of the dog

shelter or cat room wall and you’ll be featured on this page of the Paw Prints Newsletter! Your monthly donation will help to provide

the necessities for the deserving and appreciative cats and dogsat MaxFund. For more information call Pam at

719 210-3338 or email [email protected].

MAXFUND SERVICE DIRECTORYSponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 permonth or they contribute a significant amount ofin-kind donations. If you would like to be listed onthis directory, please contact the MaxFund officesat (720) 266-6081.

ACCOUNTING SERVICESRobert D. Colwell, CPA5728 S. Gallup St. | Littleton, CO 80120(303) 347-9402

ANTIQUE JEWELRYVictoriana Antique & Fine Jewelry1417 Larimer Square, Denver, CO 80202303.573.5049 | www.victorianajewelry.comThey will donate 10% of all sales purchased onthe 9th for “Canine” & cats having “9” lives.

APARTMENT HUNTINGKatie ReardonMyApartmentMap, LLCPO Box 1102 | Rye, NH 03870-1102Phone: (603)-319-1712http://www.myapartmentmap.com/pet_friendly/ MyApartmentMap is a housing search website,we have pet friendly listings all over the USA.

CANINE REHABILITATIONCanine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group(CRCG) is 100% dedicated to enhancing and/or improving a dog’s life and physical abilitiesthrough exercise, recreation, and rehabilitation.Englewood | Broomfield | LongmontOne number - 303-762-SWIM (7946)www.dog-swim.com | [email protected]

DOG TRAINING & SERVICESTeaching in an Effective and Loving WayGroup Classes: Beginning throughSpecialized. Behavior Counseling. Boardingwith Training, Reiki, Yoga (with your dog),Intuitive Readings—10% off any service fordogs adopted through MaxFund.The Misha May Foundation, mutts in safe homes always Executive Director–Lorraine May [email protected].

LOCKSMITHSierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518Commercial, Residential and Vehicles

MORTGAGEMichaela Phillips | America’s Mortgage1942 Broadway St. Ste 314 Boulder, CO 80302(303) [email protected] the MaxFund and Michaela willdonate $250 upon closing.

PET GROOMINGUncle Dan’s Pet GroomingDan Goracke & Kerry Malloy1440 Carr St., Lakewood, CO 80214(303) 205-1586 Tues-Sat 7am to 5pm

Waggin’ Tails “The Gentle Touch”Grooming • 21 Years Experience4223 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110(303) 781-9961

PET AND HOME CARECIJI’S Natural Pet Supplies2260 Kearney St. | Denver, CO 80207(303) 322-8000Bonnie Simpson, Owner/Mgr.

Paws Up Pet SupplyPromotional offer: When you enter “MAXFUND” inthe coupon area of the checkout you will receive 10%off your entire order and we will donate 10% or yourorder total to MaxFund as well. Your #1 Source ForAnything Pets! http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com877-604-PUPS(7877)

K-Canine WellnessRehab, massage, acupressure, reiki, nutritionand behavior (303) [email protected]

Angelique Moyer | U Lucky DogDenver’s top of the town best doggie daycareand kennel-free boarding facility4040 Fox Street | Denver, CO 80216Phone: 720-328-8179 | Fax: 720-292-1817http://www.uluckydogdenver.com/

RECONNECTIVE HEALINGEnergy healing for animals and [email protected] Jennings 303-883-8476www.spectrumofhealing.com

REAL ESTATEPaulette Goemmer, Broker AssociateKeller Williams Real Estate(720) 313-2176 Mention the MaxFund andPaulette will donate $250 upon the success ofany Real Estate contract.

Greg Christian, Broker AssociateColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage(303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution toMaxFund on any closed contract.

RENOVATIONSEmpeyer Renovations, LLCBill Peyer (303) 681-1981Licensed and Insured

RESTAURANTTom’s Home Cookin’Tom Unterwagner and Steve Jankousky800 E. 26th Ave. (26th Ave. at Clarkson St.)Denver, CO 80205 (303) 388-8035

Emerald Isle—Famous for Mexican Food andSunsets on our Deck Overlooking the Cherry Creek Reservoir 4385 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO(303) 690-3722

The CelticTavern1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202Ph: 303-308-1795 • Fax: 303-308-1576

Pizza Republica5375 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village, CO 80111(720) 489-2030

ROOFINGPerformance ConstructionLocally owned by animal lovers http://performanceconstruction.com303-761-7663 | [email protected], Siding, Gutters, Painting and otherconstruction related services. Mention this adand we will make a donation to MaxFund forevery job completed.

Strait Line Roofing ServicesYour choice for residential and commercial roofing;including asphalt, tile, metal, E.P.D.M. andrepairs. Insurance specialists. A+ BBB member.Donation to MaxFund made in your name.(720) 331-1803 or www.strailineroofingcolo.com

SHEDSColorado Custom Sheds | Nathan BrayCell: (650) 208-3885 • Landline: (303) [email protected]

THERAPEUTIC LASERCats or Dogs – Pain Inflamation Healing –Back, Neck, Ears, Bladder, etc.Dr. Bill Suro | MaxFund Wellness Center(303) 595-0532

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEChristina M. Bara, NCMT(303) 750-5458Massage Heals More Than the Body...

VETERINARY SERVICESMaxFund Wellness Center1000 Inca St., Denver, CO | (303) 595-0532Dr. Bill Suro, Dr. David O’Brien, Dr. Jamie CharlieLow Cost Veterinary Services and Laser TherapyOpen to the public

VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital531 Jerry, Castle Rock (303) 688-2480Dr. Eppard & Associates

Aspen Commons Animal Hospital1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171

Cutting-Edge Energy Therapy InstitutePet Communication • Trauma Release TherapyPat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC(303) 722-0272 E-mail: [email protected]

www.milehiclassified.com They give 40% ofeach ad placed on their webpage to theMaxFund. Place your ad on-line. $29.99 for 30 days. Add photo for $1.00.


Beginning in February, 2015, St.Francis of Assisi in Denver

(556 East Jersey) will be offering petfriendly Masses/ blessings of thepets the third Saturday of each

month. Our first service will beFebruary 21st. St. Francis loves animalsjust as much as the MaxFund does.

They are part of the family.

I would like to become a member of MaxFund and help give injured animals with no known owners asecond leash on life. I understand that by becoming a member, I will receive a monthly newsletter.(Membership is renewable annually and is tax deductible.)

$15 $25 $50 $100 $1,000Senior Individual Family V.I.P. Lifetime/Corporate

Date:_______________________ ___NEW ___RENEWAL

Name: __________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________State:____________Zip: __________

Home Phone Number______________________________

Work Phone Number (Optional) _____________________

Email Address ___________________________________

MAIL TO: MaxFund Animal Adoption Center • 720 W. 10th Avenue • Denver, Colorado 80204 • Phone (720) 266-6081

YES

MAXFUND, INC.MaxFund Animal Adoption Center720 W. 10th AvenueDenver, Colorado 80204

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Inside This Issue!Third Time’s a Charm... page 1Meet Two MaxFund Dogs page 5Shorty Needs Your Help! page 7Memorials page 8

DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FORMARCH NEWSLETTER ISWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

9th Consecutive Year We’ve Earned The Public Trustwww.charitynavigator.org

“Only 2% of the charities we rate have received at least 7 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that MaxFund consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.”

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