2016 firefighters & rescued pets calendar - final

ORLANDO FIREFIGHTERS & RESCUED PETS14-MONTH CALENDAR

2016

THANK YOU TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ORLANDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Heroic firefighters save people’s lives and property every single day. What many people don’t know is that Orlando firefighters often rescue dogs, cats and even ducks when they are in danger, providing first aid and saving their lives as well. We could not think of a better partnership to help launch the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Pet Rescue Fund.

The Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar project would not have been possible without the help of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and Fire Chief Roderick Williams. Chief Williams says, “Pets are part of our families and the community that we serve. It’s important to have services that help people care for their pets, and services for the pets looking for homes.”

Huge shout out and thanks to Vicki Robles and Ashley Papagni, Public Information Officers for the Orlando Fire Department, the Firefighters at “The Big House,” Station One, the Orlando Fire Museum, and Lake Eola Park. Most importantly, we wish to thank the men and women of the Orlando Fire Department who risk their lives every day – saving people and animals!

ALL PHOTOGRAPHY © MICHAEL RUETER PHOTOGRAPHY

EXECUTIVE TEAM

SEAN HAWKINS Vice President Philanthropy & Marketing

REBECCA RHOADES, DVM, CAWAVice President of Operations

FRAILY RODRIGUEZ Vice President of Community Initiatives BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DOUGLAS GLICKENChairman

CHRISTINE ELLIOTT O’NEAL Vice Chairman

DEBBIE HALL Secretary

REY CURVA, IIITreasurer Donna HilyardKim HoneBetsy JacobsBrenda LounsberryDaisy StaniszkisJerry “Scott” Swetnam, DVMMichael ThomasWilliam (Bill) VoseMark WeimerTanya Zeiher

ONE AGENCYTWO LOCATIONS

ORLANDO LOCATION:2727 Conroy RoadOrlando, FL 32839407.351.7722

SANFORD LOCATION:2800 County Home RoadSanford, FL 32773407.351.7722

PetAllianceOrlando.org

THE INAUGURAL ORLANDO FIREFIGHTERS & RESCUED PETS CALENDAR

September 17, 2015

Dear Pet Alliance Supporters,

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the oldest and largest animal welfare organization in Central Florida, is thrilled to partner with the Orlando Fire Department to create the first Orlando Firefighters and Rescued Pets Calendar with proceeds to establish a Pet Rescue Fund. Our goal for the first calendar is to raise $100,000 to provide medical care for pets in income-qualified families, when providing veterinary care means that an animal can stay in a home instead of being relinquished to the animal shelter, part of our community Safety Net.

Adding a celebrity flare to the calendar project is photographer Michael Rueter’s participation. Rueter’s work with animals on sets in challenging environments includes shooting for National Geographic’s Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan and American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards show in Hollywood. His book also includes work on the red carpet at the Oscars and Emmys and set work with celebrities Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Bradley Cooper and Madonna.

The Aveda Institute Orlando students and instructors volunteered their time and talents to provide hair and make-up services on set for the firefighters who participated in the calendar. John Michael Catering & Events donated craft services for all three days of the production. Aloft Hotel Downtown Orlando is the official host hotel for the 2016 Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar project, hosting the photographers and the official kick-off party for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar.

Post production design services provided by Great Big Circle and our printing partner is Progressive Communications. Unique to this calendar is the addition of augmented reality videos of each firefighter, donated by Appleton Creative, and creating an online community of supporters organized by our fans at Go Big Marketing. Florida-based Pet Supermarket, Reed Nissan, and Stanley Steemer of Central Florida underwrote the production expense for the calendar so 100% of calendar sales benefit animals in need. In addition to online sales, Bloomingdale’s at the Mall at Millenia, Woof Gang Bakery and Pet Supermarket are also pitching in by providing retail space for calendar sales this fall. Our media partner for promoting the calendar project is WFTV and the 9 Family Connection.

We are so excited to deliver this very fun and meaningful calendar to you. The effort to produce the calendar required the support of volunteers and staff from the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, and many community business partners. Please support those businesses that support our important work to save animal lives.

Warmest Regards,

Sean HawkinsVice President Marketing & Philanthropy

The cover model for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar is Ron Huguenin, a Firefighter - EMT with the Orlando Fire Department. “Watching firefighters as a kid really intrigued me,” says Ron. “It was natural for me to want to become one.” Stella, a sweet little Pekingese mix, was ’saved’ from fire and smoke on the set of the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot at Eola House in Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando.

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Firefighters Philip Graziani, Mark Pilla, BJ Shanks, Asher Blumenthal, Tony Addeo and Jacob Fuller are all members of the Orlando Fire Department Hockey Team. The members of the team compete in games to benefit children’s charities. The guys took time off from their hockey schedule to help the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando find homes for this camera-shy litter of puppies by participating in the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot on the roof of Fire Station One.

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David Roberts is a Firefighter - Paramedic for the Orlando Fire Department. “I decided to become a firefighter because it was my childhood dream and I just never grew up,” says David. For the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar, David appears with A.J., a wonderful Dachshund, who found his new forever home through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. David shares his home with a 10- year-old rescued Shar Pei - Border Collie mix named Samson.

NEW YEAR’S DAYNATIONAL PET

TRAVEL SAFETY DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

JANUARY 2016NATIONAL TRAIN YOUR DOG MONTH


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VALENTINE’S DAY

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LOVE YOUR PET DAYPRESIDENT’S DAY

NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY

Meet Firefighter Asher Blumenthal from the Orlando Fire Department. Asher became a fireman so that he could be a part of something greater than his self. “It’s a great chance to help the community and make a small difference where I live. It’s a great job; I get to work with my buddies, and help people at the same time,” says Asher. Asher modeled with Spencer, a wonderful hound mix who found his forever home with a member of the Orlando Fire Department Arson Bomb Squad.

FEBRUARY 2016NATIONAL PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH



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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

NATIONAL PUPPY DAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Edward Maerkl is a Firefighter - Paramedic - Hazmat Technician with the Orlando Fire Department. Ed shares his home with a seven year old German Shepherd and a 2- year-old German Shepherd - Belgian Malinois mix, Axel and Hallie. “I had a great time today working with the rambunctious Smokey, a 12- year-old Schnauzer,” says Firefighter Maerkl. Many wonderful senior dogs and cats are available for “second careers” at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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4/10 - 4/16 National Volunteer Week4/10 - 4/16 National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week4/17 - 4/23 National Pet ID Week

NATIONAL PET DAY

NATIONAL KIDS & PET S DAY

INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG DAY

HAIRBALL AWARENESS DAY

NATIONAL ADOPTA SHELTER PET DAY

WORLD VETERINARY DAY

Renee Bishop is an Engineer with the Orlando Fire Department. “My father was a firefighter with the Orlando Fire Department for thirty years. My brother also works for the Orlando Fire Department, so you can see firefighting runs in the family,” says Renee. At home Renee has three Dachshunds named Caliber, Kirrit and Miller; a Labrador named Dusty, an Akita mix named Lucy and three rescued cats. Xena, a gorgeous brindle Pit mix, posed with Renee at the Orlando Fire Museum in Loch Haven Park.

APRIL 2016NATIONAL HEARTWORM

AWARENESS MONTH


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MOTHER’S DAY

NATIONAL SPECIALLY-ABLED PETS DAY

PET ALLIANCEHUMANE HEROES

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PREPAREDNESS DAY

MEMORIAL DAY

5/1 - 5/7 National Pet Week5/1 - 5/7 Be Kind to Animals Week

Firefighters A.J. Dupell, Phil Chase and Lieutenant Ed Griffin are all participants in the Orlando Fire Department Honor Guard. A.J. has a dog named Samson, Phil has two dogs; a German Shepherd named Kenju and a Husky Shepherd mix named Tundra, and Lt. Ed Griffin has a dog named Lucky who may be a Shepherd Chow mix. For the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot, these firefighters worked with adoptable dogs Nekko, the Chihuahua mix, Buddy, a Pitty mix and Porthos the Beagle; all of whom found forever homes through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

MAY 2016NATIONAL SERVICE DOG EYE

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WORLD PET MEMORIAL DAY

INTERNATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY

TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY

6/5 - 6/11 Pet Appreciation Week

Ryan Sisko is a Firefighter - EMT with the Orlando Fire Department. When he’s not saving lives, Ryan loves to go wakeboarding. At home, he shares his life with a dog. “He’s a little guy named Louie,” says Ryan. On the set of the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets photo shoot, Ryan “saved” a litter of kittens from danger. All of the kittens found forever homes through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

JUNE 2016NATIONAL ADOPT-A-CAT MONTH



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INDEPENDENCE DAY

PET FIRE SAFETY DAY

NATIONAL MUTT DAY

When Orlando Firefighter Roody Exantas is not saving lives, he is a body building competitor. For the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot, Roody worked with two adorable mixed breed puppies who were both adopted through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Their photo shoot took place in the gym at Fire Station One in downtown Orlando.

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8/7 - 8/13 International Assistance Dog Week

WORLD CAT DAY

NATIONAL CHECK THE CHIP DAY

NATIONAL TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET DAY NATIONAL DOG DAY

Frankie Saccente is a Firefighter - Paramedic with the Orlando Fire Department assigned to Engine Company No. 1. “I became a firefighter because I wanted to help people and of course, I was hoping to help animals as well,” says Frankie. Princess, a shy Boxer mix, was carried to safety on Frankie’s shoulders for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot inside the Eola House at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.

AUGUST 2016NATIONAL PET IMMUNIZATION

AWARENESS MONTH


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LABOR DAY

NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY

WORLD RABIES DAY

9/18 - 9/24 National Deaf Dog Awareness Week

Danny Allis is a Firefighter with the Orlando Fire Department assigned to Fire Station One. This beautiful Shepherd mix, named Marmaduke, found his forever home shortly after participating in the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot. Both Danny and Marmaduke modeled in the roof garden of Station One in downtown Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 2016RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP MONTH



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COLUMBUS DAY

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10/1 - 10/7 National Walk Your Dog Week10/9 - 10/15 National Veterinary Technician Week

WORLD ANIMAL DAY

NATIONAL PET OBESITY AWARENESS DAY

Meet Emanuel “Manny” Washington, Jr., an Engineer - Paramedic with the Orlando Fire Department. Manny is best known for his role as chef at “The Big House,” Orlando’s Fire Station One. “Cooking is my favorite thing to do – I love to cook! My favorite thing to cook is bread pudding, it’s delicious and nutritious – you can’t beat it,” Manny tells us. Manny posed with John for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar. John is a wonderful Pit Bull mix who found his forever home through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

OCTOBER 2016NATIONAL ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH


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ELECTION DAY VETERANS DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

11/6 - 11/12 National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Jennifer Klinger is an Engineer - Paramedic with the Orlando Fire Department. Jennifer says, “My whole life growing up I had dogs, so it’s hard not to have one now. Being a paramedic allows me to take care of people when they’re sick, which was a natural fit for me.” Nekko, an adoptable 12-year-old Chihuahua mix, posed with Jennifer for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar at the Orlando Fire Museum in Loch Haven Park.

NOVEMBER 2016ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH


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NEW YEAR’S EVECHRISTMAS DAY

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Jacquie Pollock is a Firefighter - Paramedic with the Orlando Fire Department. At home she has a 9-year-old Australian Shepherd mix named Casey. “We call her Casey-bear and she LOVES to swim,” according to Jackie. Dash, a 10-month-old Shepherd Mix who loves to play ball, participated in Jackie’s photo shoot for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar.

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Dave Haley is a District Chief for the Orlando Fire Department. According to Chief Haley, “I became a firefighter after I witnessed a Jet Ski accident while out on my boat. I watched the whole system go to work helping to save this person’s life, and I felt like that is what I should be doing with my life.” Navajo, the Doberman Mix puppy, was adopted by a Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando staff member as a result of the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets Calendar photo shoot.

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Meet Jessie Salas a Firefighter for the Orlando Fire Department. For his debut photo shoot, Jessie had to perfect the “Cat in the Hat” trick with a very shy Chico. Jessie cools off by being an avid surfer. Jessie and Chico modeled for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar at Fire Station One in downtown Orlando.

FEBRUARY 2017NATIONAL PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH


PET ALLIANCE PAWS IN THE PARK

The firefighters with the Arson Bomb Squad of the Orlando Fire Department are the only members of the Fire Department who are also law enforcement officers. According to these firefighters, “We got into the investigative and explosive side of firefighting after being firefighters ourselves. It can be very interesting to put together the pieces of the puzzle, and catch people who do bad things.” These tough guys turned to mush with a litter of foster kittens in their arms for the Orlando Firefighters & Rescued Pets calendar photo shoot. All of the kittens found their forever homes through the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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