Get ready forour 17th annualWag n’ Walk!Sat. May 5, Shoreline Park, Monterey8:30 registration and breakfast9:15 warm-up exercises9:30 walk kick-off10:30-12:30 lunch, contests, entertainment and prizes

Join the canine cavalcade for The SPCA’s annual rite of spring: our popular Wag n’ Walk fundraiser to help end pet homelessness in Monterey County. Pump up the fun this year and walk as a team with co-workers, friends and family.

As always the event includes continental breakfast, light lunch, fun pet contests and fabulous prizes for our top teams and individual fundraisers. Registration is easy at SPCAmc.org, where you’ll find everything you need to easily gather donations for your two- or four-mile stroll along the Monterey/Pacific Grove recreation trail. We auto-matically track the online donations of your friends, family and colleagues, and our Facebook links and Fundraiser Participant Center make it easier than ever to reach your goals. You can also print out hard copy pledge forms to use with your in-person contacts. To participate without a computer please call the num-ber below and we will mail you everything you need. Whether you walk or donate you’ll be helping to end pet homelessness in our community! To learn more about sponsorship benefits or forming a Wag n’ Walk team, please call Marie at 264-5403, or visit SPCAmc.org.

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Community serviCes paid for by Community donors SPCA veterinarian Carol Iida examines a cat that was rescued from a hoarder by SPCA Humane Officers. Besides animal rescue and adoption, your donations also provide humane education for schoolchildren and at-risk teens, and pet-related services for the elderly and homebound.

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Save that date! Sat., Jan 28: 11th Annual SPCA Pet Telethon, 6-10 pm,

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Fri., Feb. 3 : “Friends and Other Creatures” photography show opening, 5-8 pm, Artisana Gallery, 309-A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Throughout February thirty percent of proceeds from photographic art sales will go to The SPCA.

Sat., May 5: 17th Annual Wag n’ Walk, 8:30 am, Shoreline Park, Monterey

Sun. Oct. 7: 19th Annual Wild Celebration, 2-5:30 pm, Holman Ranch, Carmel Valley

Everyone who raises at least $100 will receive a full-color Wag n’ Walk T-shirt and other great incentive gifts. We thank California artist and animal advocate Bill Tossetti for contributing his pop art portrait “Plein Dog” for our 2012 shirt. You can see more of his “modern art for the evolved animal lover” at billtosetti.com.

How to get the most out of your animal charity contributions

ike many of you, my wife Colleen and I made our most generous charitable gifts during the last three months of 2011. Not surprisingly, the majority of it went to The SPCA for Monterey County. As a fellow contributor I want you to know exactly what programs you are supporting and what outcomes we are achieving with your gifts. That’s why every story you see in these pages, in our mailings and on our website is about real animals rescued in your own county by SPCA staff and volunteers. To provide our many ser-vices to pets and people we must compete for donations, primarily with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), which is New York City’s SPCA, and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), a national advocacy group in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, these organizations are not as clear as The SPCA about where contributions go. Their all-inclusive names and carefully worded advertising allows donors to believe that they are parent entities that funnel money to local SPCAs and humane societies—but this is not true. While each organization raises over $100 million each year and solicits in Monterey County, few if any of those dollars are spent to directly help our local animals in need. There is no parent SPCA and if you donate to a national group it does not help the SPCA rescue and care for animals here in Monterey County.

The NewsleTTer of The sPCA for MoNTerey CouNTy, CA wiNTer/sPriNg 2012

In criticizing ASPCA and HSUS fundraising methods I don’t mean to imply that they are bad organizations—they are not. I serve on the board of directors of the National Federation of Humane Societies (NFHS) and several national committees with staff members from these organizations and they are every bit as

committed to helping animals as we are. However, none of them has any control over their organization’s questionable fundraising practices.

SPCA: strong and independentAs an independent, donor-supported local agency all our compassionate work depends on local donors. Every dollar you give stays in our local community—none is siphoned off to a parent organization. And while we remain independent we are not insular. Our affiliations with NFHS, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA), and the State Humane Association of California (I serve on their

legislative committee) assures that we have a national voice as well as access to excellent training and the latest best practice research. It is important to note that none of these organiza-tions compete for funds with local SPCAs or humane agencies. As you make your donations this year I encourage you to research each organization’s financial stability and whether outcomes are real, measurable and reported publicly. All of us at The SPCA are grateful to our faithful supporters. We are commit-ted to squeezing the most out of every dollar you give us to help as many animals as possible. Please call me personally if you have any questions about our programs, policies or fundraising. C

it takes a team Seven pups pose with just a few members of their devoted SPCA rescue and rehabilitation team. Clockwise from lower left are: Humane Investigator Cecilio Lozano, Registered Veterinary Technician Caroline Hardman, Animal Care Technician Armando Morales and Customer Service Representative Dina Bigler.

wo abandoned pups picked just the right time to play near the road in November—right when SPCA Humane Officers were driving by on the way to another call. The officers were passing through an unincorporated area in Royal Oaks when they saw two Australian shepherd mix puppies roughhousing near a recycling plant. Concerned there might be more pups the officers performed a search and found four cold, wet and scared litter mates huddled under a tarp inside the grounds of the facility. Tire tracks and other evidence led officers to believe that someone drove to the site at night and dropped the pups over the plant’s six-foot tall perimeter fence. When employees opened the gates in the morning the two pups were able to wander near the road. Officers collected evidence and later posted $500 reward flyers in the area. The investigation is ongoing as leads come in.

No dog left behindUpon arrival at The SPCA the skinny, dehydrated pups received food, fluids and medical evaluations. After being stabilized they were bathed, vaccinated, and treated for roundworms, fleas and foxtails. SPCA veterinarian Carol Iida had to remove a painful split canine tooth from one pup. During their recovery they enjoyed a kennel full of toys and treats and plenty of TLC from staff and volunteers. “It’s lucky they were spotted,” said SPCA Registered Veteri-nary Technician Caroline Hardman. “Between their compromised immune systems, the cold weather, predators and the lack of food and water they wouldn’t have lasted long.” Yet the story doesn’t end there—six days later KSBW reporter Felix Cortez was doing a follow-up at the plant when

Puppy power! After our widely publicized rescue of seven pups over 100 people called The SPCA hoping to adopt.

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photographer Marco Vargas spied another pup of the same age and breed mix in a field. SPCA officers were investigating a horse case nearby and responded immediately. “It’s likely the new dog is from the same litter and was the only pup kept by the person who abandoned his siblings,” said SPCA Humane Officer Sergeant Stacy Sanders. “If the perpetrator saw all our reward postings and the wide media coverage he or she would probably feel it was too incriminating to keep the dog.” When the seventh pup, “Felix,” was reunited with his probable litter mates they all immediately began wrestling each other. In December the canines were released from protective custody and SPCA adoption counselors began the process of inter-viewing potential families. As we go to press we are happy to report that all these wonderful pups have found fantastic, loving homes. We thank our compassionate donors for making this rescue and so many others possible! If you have information about this case please contact us at 373-2631, or 422-4721, ext. 213, or online at SPCAmc.org. All reports are strictly confidential. D

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Wild Celebration raises $160,251 to benefit local wildlife

We thank all our enthusiastic guests, generous donors and volunteers for helping make our October 2011 Wild Celebration another huge success! We are especially grateful to Holman Ranch and Director of Hospitality Hunter Lowder who donated the entire site fee for the event, our longtime auctioneer extraordi-naire Pete DeVries, and KION news anchors Jasmine Viel and Marc Cota-Robles for their continued and heartfelt support of The SPCA. We also honor our dedicated and talented Wild Celebration Com-mittee members who coordinated the event: Anne Mills, Chair (see tribute, page 4); and Cari Esta Albert, Patricia Bailey, Barbara Ford, Susan Koza, Marie Lefebvre, Julie Pavek, Susan Willey, Melanie Winters and Melinda Young. Thanks also goes to the indispensable Naval Postgraduate School volunteers who helped make the event a success, as well as our own extraordinary SPCA volunteers. Save the date: this year’s Wild Celebration will be held at the historic Holman Ranch on Sunday, October 7!

Thank you for helping our local injured and orphaned wildlife!Live Auction DonorsAITS IncorporatedDebra CChip and Jacque ConnorGeoff CouchJim and Nanci DobbinsJeff and Valerie GargiuloGearey’s Beverly HillsHarlan EstatesGlen Charles and Angela

HemingwayBill and Merrily KargesDr. and Mrs. Allen KingFred and Lynn KnoopLexusDon and Sally LucasMeadowood Napa ValleyBill and Sara MorganMike and Chrissy MorganNapa Valley ReservePat and Gina PhinneySPCA Wildlife CenterChris and Sandi SullivanDanny and Brenda SullivanGary and Barbara

VandewegheWynn Las Vegas

Silent Auction DonorsA Taste of MontereyCharley AbildgaardAdventures by the SeaAesthetics and Genetics by

the BayAiling House Pest ControlApple Farm InnPat AreiasArt On The Half ShellArtisan Framing GallleryAtop Nob HillAugustina’sAvant Garden and HomeB. Real Womans ApparelBarbara BabcockBahama Island Steak House

Baywood CellarsBelle Handbags and

AccessoriesBernardus Lodge Big Sur River InnBistro 211Bistro MoulinBokay NurseryBountiful BasketJimmie Brooks and Melinda

YoungCA International Air ShowCafé StravanganzaCarmel Valley Brewing

CompanyCarmel Valley LodgeCarmel Valley RanchCarmel VideoCarpe Diem Fine BooksFred CarvellCasa Del SoulCasa Munras and EstebanCaster Garden and DesignRobert E. CayceChateau Julien Wine EstateCima Collina WineryCoastal Luxury Management

(Pebble Beach Food and Wine)

Collier Feed and Pet SupplyCorkscrew CaféSusan Creveling Cypress InnCypress NurseryDale Meyer DesignsDametra CaféDeetjen’s Big Sur InnDiggidy DogDisneyland ResortDowntown DiningEarthbound FarmEl Estero Car WashElli’s Great American

RestaurantEsalen InstituteBob EvansF. T. Renner CompanyDoris and Hubert Fabre

Family in Home CaregivingRandy FarmerFleur de LizFlying Fish GrillForge in the ForestFriends of the OwlsFrom ScratchGifts On The GoGirl-LeeGrasingsEllsworth GregoryHacienda Hay and FeedHahn Family Wines (Hahn

Estates)Happy Girl KitchenHearst CastleHolman RanchHortus GroupHotel AbregoHygienic Maid Cleaning

ServiceIL FornaioInns of MontereyIolis PizzeriaIt’s Cactus/Beyond BordersIxchel EcoluxeJeffrey’s Grill and CateringJim’s Window CleaningJoseph and Company

JewelersJoy-Per’s ShoesK. Debord PotteryKaty’s PlaceKirk Kennedy PhotographyKokoro CandlesKris Kringle of CarmelLaguna Seca Golf RanchSandy and Gary LaughlinLaurie and Lisa DesignsLayers Sensational CakesDonna Clare Lawson Leisy

and Scot LeisyReginald LawsonLinens & SuchJean LovellLugano Swiss BistroLula’s ChocolatesRolf Lygren

M J Murphy Lumber and Hardware

M.A.S.T. Restaurant Management

Diane MallKathy ManzagolKelly McKay Marisol PotteryMartine InnMasaoka Glass Design StudioToshikiyo and Yasuko MatsuiMax’s GrillLois and Don MayolSherrie McCulloughAnne MillsMindful MovementMonterey Movie ToursMonterey Peninsula

FoundationTerry MudrockMutt Lynch WineryNational Steinbeck Center Nepenthe Restaurant - Café

KevahOtter Cove WinesJudith ParhamParsonage Family WineryPatisserie BechlerPebble Beach CompanyPeppers MexiCali CaféPet Food ExpressBarbara A. PetriePhil’s Fish Market and

RestaurantPhotography By KimberlyJohn and Ruth PicardPier 39 Sue PiusPlaza Linda RestaurantLili-Anne PriceQuail LodgePatricia QuallsSusan ReithRobata Grill and Sake BarRooms In BloomSano SpaSardine Factory RestaurantScheid Vineyards

Miriam SchulmanSeaWorldAnn SeifertSequoia National Park-DNC

Parks and ResortSignature Day SpaSignature Paw SpaSkinovationSPCA Benefit ShopSteinbeck HouseStirrup Cup Chicago Style

Pizza at The Running Iron Restaurant

Stone Creek KitchenStrouse and Strouse

Studio-GallerySunshine Window CleaningTA Wolfson DesignPamela TakigawaTalbott VineyardsTaqueria Del ValleTemple’s of CarmelTerrace Grill at La Playa

HotelTessuti ZooThe Clothing StoreThe Fish Hopper Seafood

& Steaks The Raw ConnectionThe Travel BagDai ThomasTrader Joe’sTreadmillVentana VineyardsVineyard BistroTeresa WagnerMargi and Bill WeistWestern StageBetty WhiteSusan WilleyKaren and Reid WoodwardYoga Center of CarmelYon-ka Signature Day Spa

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Kids helping kids:what a great idea!

hen SPCA Community Outreach Coordinator Dawn Fenton needed help with our expanding summer Animal Camp she came up with a creative solution: why not recruit older kids who had either aged out of camp or were members of The SPCA’s Animal Club school program? The result was a “Critter Crew” pilot program in which ten junior camp counselors age 12 and up helped Dawn monitor activities, lead games and generally act as mentors to children in grades 2-6. “I told them to think of a favorite teacher or counselor they looked up to,” said Dawn. “How did this person help them and how could they be that for these kids? They really took it to heart.” As camp progressed Dawn could see her crew experience the sense of self-esteem and responsibility that comes from being useful and helping others who depend upon them. At the same time even the shy first-time campers began to come out of their shells. “It really helps to have a big brother or big sister role model,” said Dawn. “Counselors were assigned one group

This new SPCA mentoring program helps teens build leadership and confidence

miles of smiles The Wild Celebration live auction was great fun thanks to our magnificent owls, fabulous auctioneer Pete DeVries, and emcees from KION, news anchors Jasmine Viel and Mark Cota Robles.

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more and more confident.” “I think it helps her in school and in life in general,” said Ashley’s mom Jeraldine. “It’s helped her grasp manage-ment, prioritizing, responsibility . . . and it’s been an early preparation for her first summer job. It’s been rewarding for me to see her experience such growth so early on.” During the five-week Animal Camp, attendees learned about animal-related careers from SPCA Humane Officers, Registered Veterinary Technicians and other professionals, and toured the SPCA barn and Wildlife Center. During regular “cookie patrols” they taught shelter dogs how to sit politely before getting a treat. Other activities included wildlife hikes, arts and crafts, animal trivia games, dance breaks, animal dress-ups, putting on plays and more. “I really felt happy and proud of myself at the end of the day, that I could share my love of animals and give the kids a great experience,” said Ashley. “I want to do it again next summer. It’s just fun to do and I want to be a part of it all!”

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do you remember your favorite Camp Counselor? For many Animal Camp kids that will be an SPCA Critter Crew counselor like Ashley Tongal, shown here with her charges Abby Bush (right) and Jazmine Livian.

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1002 Highway 68 (across from Laguna Seca)P.O. Box 3058Monterey, CA 93942

See pets online at SPCAmc.org!

Monterey (831) 373-2631Salinas 422-4721Department Ext.General Information 200Pet Adoption Center 200 Open 8 am-5 pm weekdays, 8 am-4 pm Sat. & Sun.Humane Investigations 213 To report cruelty or neglect—all calls confidentialBarn Animal Program 237Wildlife Rescue 264-5427 To report wildlife in distress After-hours: 646-5534 Wildlife Center 264-5427 For information/humane advice/exotics adoptionsDog Training/Pet Behavior Helpline 264-5422 Classes, private lessons, free adviceVeterinary Clinic 264-5400 Spay/neuter, vaccines, microchips and moreVolunteer Programs 264-5423Humane Education Programs 264-5404Community Outreach 264-5469 Adoption events, programs and partnershipsDevelopment 264-5421 Estate planningEvent Coordinator 264-5403Donation Services 264-5444 Memberships, auto donations, etc.Employment Opportunities 264-5435Executive Director 264-5420

SPCA Benefit Shop 624-421126364 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel,across from The Barnyard Shopping VillageOpen Mon.-Tues. and Thurs.-Sat.: 10 am-4 pm; Wed.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: noon-4

The SPCA for Monterey County is a nonprofit, donor-supported organization that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. We shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. We are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.

We receive no funding from state or federal agencies, or any governing organization. There is no national SPCA, and if you donate to any other animal welfare group we do not receive a share to help our local domestic and wild animals.

Privacy StatementThe SPCA for Monterey County respects the privacy of our donors. We do not sell or exchange any personal information about our donors with any organization.

Executive DirectorGary W. Tiscornia

Board of DirectorsSherrie McCullough, President

Lee Cox, Vice President/TreasurerLaraine Sanford, Secretary

Barbara Babcock Susan Creveling

Bob EvansAnne FitzpatrickGery GreyGail Griggs

Russell Hays

Newsletter production: Anne MuraskiQuestions or comments? Send an e-mail to info@SPCAmc.org, or write us at: The SPCA, ATTN.: Editor, P.O. Box 3058, Monterey, CA 93942

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for Monterey County

Adriana HaywardDiane Mall Le TowtLois MayolCarlotta MellonConstance MurrayChris SteinbrunerBrenda Sullivan

another fun dayat animal CampCritter Crew counselor Jamie Fenton and campers Madison Vernon (left) and Sydney Royster got a nuzzle from “Boo” when they toured The SPCA barn.

of children for the duration of camp so the kids really bonded with their mentors. Some of our Critter Crew members are now babysitting for campers’ families!” Ashley Tongol, a member of Critter Crew and The SPCA’s Animal Club at Buena Vista Middle School was part of the pilot program. “It was fun and it was hard,” said Ashley. “We all had to work together to solve problems but each day I became

drive me to the pet food store!“Ty” and his mother were living in a filthy cage before their rescue from a hoarder in May (see story, page 9). Adopted by the Morales family, the pup now enjoys being a passenger in 4-year-old Josslynn’s kiddy car. Also shown is Jordan, age 8.

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Create a better life for you and your pet!

SPCA dog training scheduleJoin us for these fun, five-week sessions! Unless otherwise noted all classes meet at The SPCA

Education Center. For private lessons and problem-solving please call the number below.

Saturday sessions:February 18-March 17

April 14-May 12May 26-June 23

Puppy Kindergarten I: 9-10 amFor dogs under five months old.

Puppy Kindergarten II: 11:30 am-12:30 pmMore skills for dogs five to nine months old.

Family Dog I: 10:15-11:15 amBasic commands and good manners.

Rally Obedience Training: 1-2 pmWork as a team with your dog as you navigate through

a course of commands. Rally is a fun and exciting activity that combines both obedience and agility. The focus is on communication, fun and teamwork between you and your dog rather than precision of commands. The exercises will help build your skills as a handler

and increase your dog’s repertoire of behaviors.

Agility for Fun I: 11:30 am-12:30 pmExercise your dog’s body and mind

on The SPCA’s beautiful agility course.

Agility for Fun II: 10:15-11:15 amFor graduates from Agility for Fun I. Teaches you and your dog more control on- and off-leash. A fun and

exciting way for you to bond with your dog.

Out and About Class: 3-4 pmTraining in public places offers real world

experience for dogs with basic obedience skills. Location to be announced.

Tuesday sessions:January 10-February 2

March 27-April 24Family Dog II: 5-6 pm

For dogs who have passed Family Dog I; expanded control and more complex commands.

February 21-March 20Bully Breed Class 5-6 pm

Basic obedience training for pit bulls, boxers, Rottweilers and other bully breeds and crosses.

Wednesday sessions:February 15-March 14

March 28-April 25May 9-June 6

Family Dog I: 7-8 pmBasic commands and learning good manners; held at

Doggie Day Care, 168 Central Ave., Pacific Grove.

Thursday sessions:February 23-March 22

Deaf Dog 101: 5-6 pmUse hand signals and other techniques to teach

your deaf or hard of hearing dog basic commands and good manners.

March 29-April 19Canine Good Citizenship Certification 5-6 pmPrepare for the test and get certified at The SPCA.

Required for canines who work with SPCA Hug-a-Pet volunteers. Prerequisite: basic obedience training.

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One-day training workshops Starting in spring we will offer focused, one-day workshops on topics such as leash

manners and coming when called. Check our website or call the number below for dates and times.

Class fees support SPCA programs and range from $100 to $150—ask about our SPCA adoptee discount.

For details and to register online please visit SPCAmc.org, or call Amanda at 264-5422.

Training in

Pacific Grove!

New one-day workshops!

We invite you to patronize the following businesses—their generous and creative gifts help support The SPCA’s humane work in our community.

Businesses that help the animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Give ’em the business!

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Sharing the joyof pet adoption

Heartfelt thanks to . . . Donna Clare Lawson and Scot Leisy—for purchas-ing two GPS units for SPCA Wildlife rescue vehicles

Krista Hanni—for donating saddles, a cinch pad and saddle rack for The SPCA Barn Program

Laura and Michael England—for contributing a washing machine and dryer to the shelter

All Saints Day School 4th Grade class—for their donation of towels and toys for shelter pets

Dianne Edwards and McKinnon Elementary School—for conducting their annual towel

and blanket drive for the animals

Here are just a few of the many letters and photos we receive from happy adopters each year!

Whatever became of Harley?“Harley” suffered two broken back legs after a hit and run car struck him down in Soledad (see Summer/Fall 2011 newslet-ter). The yellow lab underwent multiple surgeries to save his legs and his life and received months of physical therapy from SPCA Foster Volunteers Kathi and Don Manzagol before making a full recovery.

“Harley, now called “Bodie,” has been with us for three months now and has added much joy and happiness to our family. His foster parents, the Manzagols, have even visited him at our home, giving us the opportunity to thank them first-hand for all of their tireless love in caring for Bodie as he recovered. Needless to say, he has adapted very well to life with our two blond twins, “Mika” and “Bella.” We would also like to thank The SPCA for their undying commitment and care of all animals, thus giving us the opportunity to adopt such wonderful pets as Bodie and now “Milo,” our recently adopted tabby cat. What would we do without them?” ~ Teri & Kelli Takikawa

Part of the family“Patch” was one of 18

starving horses that The SPCA rescued from a San Ardo property (see Fall/Winter 2010 newsletter). After many months

of rehabilitation, Patch and three of his

pals were adopted but 15 of these deserving horses

still need loving homes.

“... After exiting the SPCA truck into the open acreage be-hind the SPCA I was immediately approached by “Patch.” He was extremely friendly and snuggled his head right up under my arm. My husband and I were so taken by Patch’s kindness and willingness to still trust a human after all he had been through we decided to adopt him. . . . If we had the means to do so we would definitely adopt another horse from this herd. Their temperament is amazing and Patch in particular is excellent around children.” ~ Jennifer & Roan Corso

Canine Cuddle-up “Bodie,” (aka “Harley)

wakes up from a snooze with his siblings “Mika”

and “Bella.” Note the empty dog bed—these

dogs prefer to snuggle up together!

Dine out at Hula’s and help the animals!Take a mini tropical vacation and help the animals any Monday evening in February when you dine out at Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room in Monterey. Throughout the month, Hula’s will generously donate 10 percent of their total sales to The SPCA! Voted Best New Restau-rant in 1998, fun and friendly Hula’s is known for their tasty tiki drinks and eclectic menu which features “a hint of Asian, a dash of Latin and a touch of Caribbean, all served with Hawaiian inspira-tion” (including many vegetarian and vegan options). If you haven’t yet experienced this local’s favorite now is the time! Hula’s is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey with dinner service starting at 4:30; phone 655-4852.

Max makes his mark “I just stumbled upon your successful adoptions page online and wanted to share our story. We adopted Max on October 9, 1999. . . . He was skittish when he first came to live with us, but

we tempted him with kitty treats, toys and love and he eventually came around. Now as soon as we

start petting him his great purr fills the room and he “head-butts” us as a sign of affec-

tion. He is very vocal also and makes his point with trilling meows and chatters. He

especially loves to sleep with his humans, and he’ll accept any pillow offered to him. He has enjoyed receiving Easter baskets, gifts under the Christmas tree and two sister kitties that we added to our home. He

was even included in The SPCA pet calendar one year! We are proud of our calendar boy. . . . we couldn’t imagine life with-out him!” ~ Paul, Angela, Daniela and Nico Coatu

Not thrilled with all your holiday gifts?

Donate them to The SPCA Benefit Shop!Already have a plush velvet robe? Is that artwork wrong for your decor? You can transform unwanted gifts into food, medical supplies and loving care for homeless pets when you donate them to The SPCA Benefit Shop! We will also gratefully accept your gently-used housewares, collectibles, jewelry, artwork and sporting goods. Right now we

“It’s just not ‘me’ . . . ”

especially need furniture donations—please drop off merchandise during business hours or call us if you need help with items.

SPCA Benefit Shop: 624-421126364 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel (near the Barnyard)

Mon-Tues and Thurs-Sat: 10 am-4 pm; Wed: 10 am-6 pm; Sun: noon-4 pm

Divas and Doggies takes fashion world by storm!

SPCA supporters and their dogs modeled exclusive designer apparel during The SPCA’s fabulous Divas and

Doggies fashion show held in November at The Cross-roads Carmel. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction which featured exclusive canine couture

by Erika Engleman and beautiful jewelry by Pamela Keenan, both of whom donated 100 percent of

auction proceeds to The SPCA. We thank all the designers and retail-ers who helped us raise over $2,000 to help homeless animals in need: Burst in Bloom Florist, Debra C, Ericka Engelman, Fleur De Liz, Pamela Keenan, Lula’s Chocolates and the Weber Goldsmith Gallery. We are also very grateful to The Crossroads Carmel and our generous fashion show sponsor KION 46.

Banfield Charitable Trust generously donated $10,000 to the SPCA’s PetMeals program which provides pet food and supplies to Meals on Wheels clients in need.

Animal Arts generously donated building design services.

SNL Cares Foundations-SNL Financial LC donated 70 pieces of high quality office furniture and fixtures.

Edwina Gonzalez jewelry regularly donates her designs to The SPCA Benefit Shop and created many beautiful new pieces for our October Glitz and Glamour event.

Maria Lench jewelry regularly repairs jewelry for the SPCA Benefit Shop and donated many of her artistic designs for our October Glitz and Glamour event.

Pacific Smog regularly donates inspections for SPCA vehicles.

VKR Enterprises, Inc. made a large donation of Thundershirts to help shelter dogs who experience anxiety.

Farrier Dave Miller discounts services for SPCA horses.

Cima Collina Winery, Carmel, donate 25 percent of profits from their “Howlin’ Good Red” to The SPCA—pick up a bottle today!

Pedigree Foundation generously donated $25,000 to The SPCA’s Take the Lead program which teaches at-risk kids to train shelter dogs.

Kristi Fredrickson, Flying Pig Farms, donates her time to evaluate, rehabilitate and school shelter horses, and she instructs SPCA volunteers free of charge.

Choice Home Health Care/Community Caregiversprovide comprehensive assessments for senior life transitions, including pet issues with referrals made to The SPCA’s Guard-ian Angel Future Care program.

Mid-Valley Pet Spa, Jessica Paquelier, regularly provides free grooming for shelter pets.

Old Monterey Business Association’s Alvarado Street Farmers Market, Monterey Bay Certified Farmer’s Market; Pet Food Express in The Crossroads Carmel, Petco and Whole Foods at Del Monte Center, and PetSmart in Sand City all regularly donate space for SPCA community adoptions.

Pet Extreme, Seaside Library, Domenico’s on the Wharf, Animal Hospital of Salinas, La Mesa Community Center and Dole Fresh Vegetables have all generously hosted SPCA community outreach and adoption events.

Hill’s Science Diet provides a discount on pet food for SPCA shelter animals.

show stoppers strut their stuff Paula McChesney and her dog “Chassy” show off one of Ericka Engelman’s stunning designs. Photo by James and Lajoie Photography

part of the family Patch with his loving family Jennifer and Roan Corso and son Frankie.

Cushy Cat max: He never met a pillow he didn’t like.

SPCA Calendar Pets “Cookie” & “Candy Cane” ~ the Vetter & Dalton families

In Memoriam & Honoraria

Honoraria

“lily” AlbertSherree & Richard Andersonernest Andy AnderlikFood Bank of Monterey

CountyIris OverholserfrAnces AndrewsChristina CartierBetty Lo & Ken ColsonLuLane & Ron HarrisonDavid HattonLeonor & David MarmionMary Weil“lucy” Arnot

copenhAverLaurel & David Voorhies“diAmond” bAnnStephen Bannb “wigglebutt” bAnnStephen BannAlAn bArnesSteve BabcockDonna McCarronHeidi MeyersKnikki RoysterDeb & Martin SchoppKim Peck SpoonermAry bedeilDon & Diana Osbornlois brAdshAwFay WengerbeAu breckHarry & Beatrice Krell“boris” brownMike BrennenbArbArA burnerLavonne Zuckswerth“osA” cAnepADori & David Canepa“dAisy” cAnning Dennis Foley“elizA” chApmAnMarie GemmillmArjorie clArkJean & Robert ClarkAnne DamonHilda Stengardjerry clAyJoan Clay“cory” cole-jilesLynn & John MaddockmAjor lowell cookeJoan & Ernest BizzozeroJanice & Del Wermuth“trieve” cornell Carolyn Palmerchuck deckerMasako & Paul KaufmanjAsmine “princess

buttercup” delucAElizabeth DeLucaneno di mAggio Mary A. Di MaggiothomAs dornbAchPatricia & Leon Hellerrobert duArteVirginia Keyserbetty m. eAstAnonymous

“mickey” eggersDena Eckerdt“bentley” eldredgeCharlotte Nihiser“murphy” fAncherKaren Antlekevin fetherstonhAughJanice L. Gryp“briggs” frederickDeLores & Robert Frederick“teddy two” & “lulu

bell” gilletteAmalia & Charles Gillette“hAnnAh” goshiTakio & Sueko Goshi“sAm cAt” greyPerry & Gery GreyjAmes gribRoss Nissen Farms“jAke” griffinAnne LeachpAuleen hAllLeslie Dixon“mr. biscuit” hAmmondCarolyn Palmer“tony” hoAgSara & Robert Hoag“nd” hookLucy Hook-Willmanrobert hornleinNorma Azconapeggie hubertKaren & John KrizColette & John SirhalRichard & Gwendolyn StraightAndy ishRoss Nissen Farms“chArley” jAffee Kathleen & Jim GordonJune JaffeeLucy & William RenomAry eneA jAmesSheila Moore“hildegArd” jAworskiBob & Joan Nelson“bo” jeter-Allen Anne Leachjim johnsonJanice L. GrypJane Tschannel“rocky” johnsonMarian & Ward Hueyrobert l. juhlerIrene & Norman Graulichrobert kellyPeggy & Tom Huttonrupert b. kendAllKaren & Kenneth HoltAndrew kierMary Louise Godfreyphilip Andrew kierMary Louise GodfreyAnn & John Mahoney“fluffy” & “squeAky”

kitchenDoris S. Kitchen“otto” klArsfeld Laura & Tim Kelley

“sophiA” klAudA Lynn Lightseyjohn kleinMelanie Shebalintom klingensmithDiane & Warren Tibbs“lAikA” korpChrista Korp“kitty” lebAricZora & Jovan Lebaric“belle” lincolnJoanne Nissen“shenzi” llewellynFriends & Co-Workers

at Monterey County Probation

AAron lloydBette Ranagan“jAsper” mAgCarie & Scott BroeckerPaul DwyerLisa HoeflerTeresa WagnerrosemAry mAronDale Dondero“jet” mAthewsDeborah Mathewspeggy mccloudDawn Andersonrussell mcfArlAnd jr.Michael CrehanNancy DerrPatricia FrazinWilliam HoughDiana & Nathan HughesMargaret KnightRichard PlotkinGail SchmidtlAurA mcfArlAndBeth & Dave Perrowdorothy l. mcguireRita MullerjAime mcmillAnPete CarrollSoren HansenDarcy Rieches“ishtAr” mellonCarlotta & Knox MellonAnne millsBarbara Baldock & Phil

ButlerBeth & Kevin BrookhouserCarmel Valley AssociationEsther & John DolanJudy & Tom GladneyLisa HoeflerJune JaffeeDorothy & Reggie JonesSusan and John KozaPaula & Lee LotzSherrie & Tom McCulloughJack McKayAnne MuraskiConstance MurrayNicole NedeffGillian Taylor & Peter

NeumeierJoanne NissenSusan PiusMegan Terry & Bill CoxColleen & Gary TiscorniaSusan Willey“dukA” mooreKaren Moorejune morrisDiana & Craig McCallister

dAn murphyPatricia & Sally Herrgottterri h. nAshFriends of Terri NashdorA sAn nicolAsIris Dowdennoriko ogAwABarney B. Jones“pArker” ortizAnne ChisummAry jAne ottoneDiane & Ray CunananIrene L. Cunanan & James

FinnJayne & John CunananMary LounsburyMelrose & Martin Schwartz“jAck” pAscoeMary Stewartdolores pAzGenevieve Vonnegut“sAdie” petitDeborah Petitjohn reisigSouth Monterey County Repub-

lican Women Federated“trixie” rennick Mary Alice Rennick & Joseph

Pope“cArolinA” rhodenbAughMarlene & Ron Read“pAndA” riggDiana & Craig McCallistermAggie robertsCharlotte Roberts-Thomas &

Taelen Thomas“corA” robinsonAdeline KohnNorma Robinson

“hAley” rossiRenee Mayne

elke schAcherRichard & Janice Elster

“hArry” schumAnnBetty Warren

mAry silvALorraine Gardoni

“spArky” slAbAughAntonette Ferguson

“nAlA grAce” smAllridgeJim Smallridge & Tom Nash

“buddy” sprecherGunther Sprecher

“Aspen” st. germAinCaryn St. Germain

“sAmmy” thompson Jean Lovell

mike tosoliniLeonora & Lawrence Barlow

florence ventimigliASherry & Jim Gruwell

nAncy voutMarina & John Yurkovic

“k.k.” wAgnerTeresa Wagner

“kepler” wAissbluthKari Murray

“roo” wAlchliMelissa & Paul Walchli

gerAld wAssermAnMary Kay & Robert King

“judd” wAttsCindy & Michael Thatcher

gordon wAttsAnne Dittmer

penelope “penny” benton welsh

Roger ArmstrongPauline BentonTim CarlsonAnne & Bob HerendeenL’Shanna KleinSue & Alan SamuelswAlter whitnAckJoy & Dwight HalljAmes wileyJennifer SchmeltzdAvid j. wilsonBonnie Jean BakerJanice L. GrypGeorgia & Ted HollisterMarilyn & Robert MayAlice & Fred Walker“j” woidCheryl Neilonddr. Allen woodhourMargarite & Werner

PapenhoeferJane & John UppnAncy zieglerDoris DanenhourleslieMarjorie Kitselman“shebA”Alison Craig

scott AbbeyDenise Simpsonrenee snow & gunnAr

AmundsenBarbara & Burkhard SiedhoffdAvid bAkerAnonymous“boomer” bArtonSheila & Hugh BartonJoan & Vernon JohnsonSherrie & Tom McCulloughGeorge & Barbara NelsonCarolyn & John Sanders“molly” bickelPatricia BickeljeAnnie & dAn bordenFrances & Norman Leve“bArney” brisenoAmanda & Nicolas Briseno“chester” burgessVicki Burgessgeoff couchJulie & Clinton Howedoris dAyAntonette FergusonFriends of Doris DayAnnie Mannphillip dunnSandra Wilson

dAwn fentonJon SparksjoAn fontAineVirginia Donohugh“hope” hunterWilliam Hunterjune jAffeeVirginia Cox Atkinsonsolfrid johAnsenAlicia O’NeillsArA chenAult & ed

lAngJudy Dawson“kitty” lebAricZora & Jovan Lebariclent-menendez weddingBlanca & Joshua LenttAmAr m. lezAkBeverlee Pead“Aztec,” “incA” & “mAyA”

mellonCarlotta & Knox Mellonmr. & mrs. nApoli, “beep

beep” & “blAckie” nApoli

Annabelle ColerAndy nAylorJeffrey Woods

In Memoriam

We thank our generous donors who have honored or memorialized a beloved person or pet with a gift to The SPCA. Contributions shown here were received between August 16 and November 15, 2011. Gifts received after this time will appear in our next newsletter. Please note that due to space

limitations we are only able to publish gifts of $25 or more. As always, we will continue to personally acknowledge all donors and recipients.

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If you have remembered The SPCA in your will or trust and are not listed here, please let us know.

Planned gifts that have matured The SPCA for Monterey County is extremely grateful to those whose gifts have recently matured. We honor their commitment, foresight and generosity.

November 15, 2010 ~ November 15, 2011Wilma J. AndersonGuido E. CaglieriMaria CalomirisRosemary CanfieldRoberta S. CookGeorge Bayley Dorris Jr.Lisa DunkelPeggie Hubert

Janis KellerDarsea LaurenDale L. LeflerBette LeggittHazel and Victor NowlinHelen and Irving StuartElsie Jane and Frank Triano

“oliver” o’ donnellKatie O’ DonnellshAron regAnJan McAlisterlAurie schumAnnYes for Carmel!nAncy sugArsErwin & Lori DeiparinebrendA sullivAnMarty BosveldbrendA & dAnny

sullivAnLynn & Fred KnoopdeenA thompsonJevana Bouquinrenu & vikrAmNatalie & Mark Zeitz“pAtrick” the mirAcle

dogKristin Bever“thelmA”Josie Lairddr. suzy & emilyHeidi Tschudin

Margaret B. AdamsGreta L. AlexanderFlorence AllenFlorence Whitmire AllenDawn Anderson Anita C. ArellanoSharon and Ken AshtonJudy A. AskewEleen AuvilBarbara Baldock & Phil

ButlerLynette and Charles BatesLois & Kenneth BarkerDiana BearmanBethany BeckmanKathy BeilbyKathryn BenderfJim BennettStanley BishopJoan and Ernest BizzozeroDeborah & Ron BlueJeannie & Dan BordenDee and Wendell BreithauptMarjorie Brigadier Kim BryantBarbara BurdickLynne BynumMel CantorAllison CathroInge ClarkeJeanne R. CloverHerma Smith CurtisJohn & Esther DolanRuth Ann Earhart TraciJan ElsterLuise ErrolDr. & Mrs. T.C. EsselstynJoy Evans & David BridgeCharlotte FergussonLowel FigenBeth FoleyKalani & Barbara FonsecaJoan FontaineJacqueline FrazierDr. & Mrs. J. Martin FreederMr. & Mrs. Michael D.

GilmoreStacy & Ted GoldingKathleen M. GowellKaryl HallJoy HallasCindy HamiltonCarole A. HaskellPeggy HicksDr. & Mrs. Ted HollisterJeanne S. HolmquistMelissa Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. William G. HylandGeraldine & John IndoratoSusan Izumi & John BriggsClaire & Charles JacobsonLinda JacobsJune JaffeeBarbara & James H. JohnsonJacqueline Clampett-JonesKathryn KearneyKaren KikerCarol Bradley LauderdaleLawrence Buccafurni Living Trust

Eleanor LeheneyCarol LeinoHelen & John LevetWendy S. LevyMr. & Mrs. Robert Lippert Fiorella LjunggrenMrs. Willis LudemannCarolann & Roger ManleyMuriel MastersNorma Dublyn McAravyLeslie McCarterJudith McCormackSherrie & Tom McCulloughKathy and Thomas

Macdonald Judith & Philip MelrosePatti & Ben MillerRobert J. MillerLisa Milligan Anne & Rod MillsConstance MurrayHarriet & Bruce NewellJean NiemanLaura NissimRobin Ornellas & George

CurrieThomas W. PageMargarite Alvarez

Papenhoefer & Werner Papenhoefer

Katherine & Robert PettyKate PhillipsLouise PhillipsJulie PoduchKevin Rabe Karen Y. ReddingLucy & Bill RenoSally and Harry RobinsCynthia RodriguesShari RoehlLila J. RyanBarbara J. SaundersHelga SchmidtLaurel D. SchumannJean R. SeputMary Severson Dennis SharpJane SieversJoan SolakPat and Ladd StrnadJane & Tom Sullivan Carol N. TadlockAnne TewksburyMarcella L. & Leo D. Trout Tootie Truesdell Sarah & Ray TuffordBetty von MaszynskiTeresa WagnerMelissa & Paul WalchliVirginia D. WardJean WarrinerCarla & Jeff WhiteMr. & Mrs. Curtis C. WieseLeslie WilsonMr. & Mrs. Robert H. WilsonDr. & Mrs. Paul WoudenbergNancy G. WrightSharon L. WrightKathryn A. Zaiden

With utmost gratitude we acknowledge the newest members of The SPCA Legacy League:

Lynne Bynum Sally and Harry Robins

Leslie Wilson

The Legacy League honors those who have re-membered The SPCA for Monterey County in their estate plans. We thank them for their generosity and compas-sion which will improve the lives of countless animals for many years to come. For more information on creating a lasting legacy, please contact Susan at 264-5421.

The SPCA Legacy League: helping animals through estate planning

Countess of kinnoull GivinG CirCle members

We thank our generous supporters whose donations have totaled $5,000 or more within a 12-month period. For information on KInnoull Giving Circle benefits please call Susan at 264-5421.

Dene and Hal ArnotBarbara and Arthur BabcockGilan and Chris BaileyBanfield Charitable TrustCarol and Charles BonanJeannie and Dan BordenBuccafurni-Lawrence Fund of the

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Byte TechnologyChoice Home Health Care/

Community CaregiversJacqueline Clampett-JonesCombined Federal Campaign

AgenciesBarbara CornettMarilyn and Lee CoxSusan and Robert CrevelingJoanne and Bruce CristCharles de GuigneSherry DeBoerDeborah B. Green FoundationCarole and Donald DellDoris Day Animal Foundation

Anita and Richard DunsayCharlotte and Bob EvansAnne FitzpatrickShane and Stewart FullerBarbara GicquelGail and Jim GriggsTerry HaberBeverly and Lyman HamiltonHarden FoundationBarbara and Russell HaysJeanne HolmquistJin HongSandra and Gary HornbuckleClaire and Charles JacobsonJoyce Morris Fund of the Community

Foundation for Monterey CountyKinnoull FoundationSusan and John KozaPhyllis Krystal Fund of the Community

Foundation for Monterey CountyPhyllis and Herb Lister Fund of

the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Lyles Foundation

Diane Mall Le Towt and Jody Le Towt

Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Charitable Community

Sherrie and Tom McCulloughPatricia MainoJoan and Peter McKeeDale and Lenore Meyer Fund of

the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Melissa and David MohlmanMonterey County Weekly Fund of

the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Monterey Peninsula FoundationMichelle and Gary MooreLary and Tony Muller Fund of the

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Constance MurrayNancy Buck Ransom FoundationNancy Eccles and Homer M. Hay-

ward Family FoundationNewman’s Own Foundation

Wilda and Lowell Northrop, IIIAlyce NunesMargarite and Werner

PapenhoeferMara and Robert PerkinsKatherine and Robert PettyKathleen PokigoNancy RellerMargaret and Alan RushfeldtWendie and Stephen RyterLaraine and Bob SanfordJean SeputSNL Cares Foundation - SNL

Financial LCBrenda and Danny SullivanJanet and Hal TagueKum Soon and Donald WallichWells Fargo Community

Support CampaignBetty WhiteJudy WilliamsonKaren and Reid WoodwardAnonymous (4)

In Memory of Anne Mills

During their 60 years of marriage Anne and Rod Mills shared a mutual respect and concern for both wild and domestic animals.

When a crowd of friends and admirers gathered in November to honor Anne Mills there was no shortage of stories about her good works in the community—especially for animals. Anne died on November 11, leaving behind husband Rod and a legacy of compassion for wild and domestic animals, much of it through her long-time association with The SPCA. Anne began volunteering at The SPCA Wildlife Center even before the first facility was built in 1982, and continued for over 15 years. Many years ago when the Center was strapped for cash and threatened with closure Anne rallied other volunteers and began raising funds and

awareness through education outreach and special events—including the Wild Celebration which is now in its 19th year and raises a significant portion of the Center’s annual budget. Anne and

other supporters also conducted the “Grrrummage Sale” in Carmel Valley which raised thousands of dollars each year to benefit local wildlife. When volunteers were reluctant to ask for donations

Anne would always say “But you’re not asking for yourself—it’s for the animals!” Anne’s kindness extended to all creatures, even the spiders and bats that lived in and around

her barn. The Mills traveled to Borneo to learn more about bats and financed SPCA educational materials about our local species. In her neighborhood Anne was the one you called about any wildlife issue, or if you wanted to adopt an animal. With her SPCA connections Anne introduced many pets to new families. She and Rod also shared their life with many SPCA animals over the years, as well as their beloved horses and ponies.

Throughout her life Anne’s respect, awe and tenderness for animals and wild places only deepened. Perhaps the biggest legacy Anne leaves is her enduring respect for the wisdom of the natural world and the circle of life itself. For those of us who knew her, we will continue to remember Anne whenever we hear a hawk cry or see a great horned owl take flight.

Rescued horses need your tender loving carec l o s e ■ u p

spcA Angel $25,000 and overKinnoull FoundationNancy Eccles and

Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation

humAne hero $10,000 - 24,999Banfield Charitable TrustCarol and Charles BonanJeannie and Dan BordenSusan and Robert CrevelingBarbara GicquelLaraine and Bob Sanford

mAjor benefActor$5,000 - 9,999Carole and Donald DellJeanne HolmquistJoyce Morris Fund of the

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Phyllis Krystal Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Phyllis and Herb Lister Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County

Sherrie and Tom McCulloughJoan and Peter McKeeMara and Robert PerkinsBrenda and Danny SullivanColleen and Gary TiscorniaBetty WhiteKaren and Reid Woodward

benefActor $2,500 - 4,999Combined Federal

Campaign AgenciesCharles de GuigneJin HongCarlotta and Knox MellonMelissa and David MohlmanRuth Smart FoundationMichelle SchwabSherry and Bill Young

supporter $1,000 - 2,499Gilan and Chris BaileyBill Hannon FoundationGeraldine and Richard

BoucherJudy and Jack CaouetteAlice and William EnglanderLowel FigenMargarita and William FithianKathleen and Milton ForeThe Good Steward

Charitable FundSally and Jonathan GreenPerry and Gery GreyGail and Jim GriggsSusan KennedyLynn and Fred KnoopSusan and John KozaKatherine Littrell and John

BradfordLois and Don MayolThe McGraw-Hill CompaniesMeyer Fund of the

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Chrissi and Michael MorganRobert Nunes

v o l u N T e e r P r o g r A M

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Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation

Marjorie PerrineNancy RellerAnneli and Alan RosenthalKaren RuhmannSharon and Don SchneiderShaw Fund of the

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Stefanie and Robert SkinnerStarlight InternationalMegan Terry and Bill CoxBarbara and Gary

VandewegheDavid and Susan WirshupAnonymous (2)

pAtron$500 - 999Greta L. AlexanderBarbara and Sal BalboJacqueline Clampett-JonesJoan ClayBetsy Collins and Mary J.

WhitneyDebra and George CouchVirginia Cox AtkinsonViolet and Kevin DoughertyAnita and Richard DunsayPamela and Philip DurkeeSummer EmmonsBecky and Sean FlavinSusie Gates and Gene

FaulknerTracy GordonMary Jo GreenbergDr. Myrt HawkinsAnn HayesBarbara and Russell HaysJoyce B. HealeyPeggy and Tom HuttonDonald E. Ingalls

Sarah IngberLaura and Tim KelleySandy and Gary LaughlinValera W. LylesLorinda and Sam MazzaNorma and Herb MeyerKaren MooreDee and Spence MyersRuth NobleThomas NunesJulianna and Michael O’HaraCarol SpaldingJanet and Hal TagueMarilyn ThomasUnited Way of Monterey

CountyJudith and Richard ValliereSusan WilleyCarmen WolffMarsha Zelus

sustAiner$250-499American Home RealtyDerek C. Baine and Richard

KuehnTerry Barraca Jr.Leslie BattenfeldBuff and Robert BelterTeri BreschiniBrian BroggieLinda and Monroe L. BrownColonel L.G.H. BrubakerCasa Munras HotelAnne ChisumElsa Con and Richard

JacksonLaura and Michael EnglandKendra and Dewey EvansLyn and Kent EvansKathleen FichterChristina FlaniganJulia Foster

Friends of Terri Nash Charlene Frontiera Ph.DJanet GarmanLaurie and Roy GentryVicki and Arnold GilfixAnn GratlekJanice L. GrypHolly and Jeffrey HardyMaryetta and William

HartsockJ.L. HathawayCharlene and John HenionMike HernandezCarol and Don HilburnSandra and Gary HornbuckleCarol Iida, DVMAtul JaniJoan and Vernon JohnsonJanet KernRita and Masahiro KumangaiMarguerite and Dwight

LangleyPamela LawsonMichael and Sandy LeahyCoco and David LewisPamela McIntoshMary and Richard McKennaLinda McMenimonMichael’s Catering and Wild

Thyme DeliDeborah and David MillerAlana MookMary Ann and Robert MooreAmanda and Mike MouissetGrace and Michael MulcayDeana MyersJ. Hilda NavarezSangeeta PatelSharon and George PerryAlyce and Andrei PetrutiuSusan Pius

William PonderChloe and George PruittMichelle RaggettCaroline ReadSusan and James RicketsonSusan and Allen RobinsonMartha C. RothrockDarrell SantiagoElaine and Mark SchlegelMargaret SchoolfieldEliza SchreckenbergerKarin and F.L. SchwoerkeShayna and Victor SelbyJulie Selby-LaraLonna and John SherwinJessica and Zac ShipmanBernice SilveiraEllice and Jeffrey SinesBonnie SlossonCaryn St. GermainStarlight FoundationSheryl SteinerNaidene N. StengelAndrew StinyRegina and Dieter StoeckelKelly and David TerryDanny Thomas and David

GabbardDeborah and David

VandenbergVictorian InnGeorge Von GehrTeresa WagnerRandall WatkinsWells Fargo BankRebecca and Dean WillardPeg and David WittrockKenneth WorleyEmily and Paul WoudenbergNorma and Edward WynnAloya Young

SPCA Calendar Pets “Jet” & “Mush Face” ~ Lynda & Tom Christal

Thanks to our Companions Council members We are grateful to our Companions Council members* who are taking a leadership role in

our humane mission. Donations shown were received between August 16 and November 15, 2011. Gifts received after this time will appear in our next newsletter.

* For more information on the Companions Council, please call Stacy at 264-5444.

Heart-opening MoMent Barn Volunteer Bev Doerr shares

some quiet time with “Sundance,” and filly “Lola.” Sadly, Lola’s mom had

insurmountable medical problems from her extreme neglect and had to be euthanized after rescue, but

Sundance (seized in a different investigation) has stepped in

to act as surrogate father.

Ruth C. SmithJon SmockRandi SniderLeslie & Charles SnorfWilliam SnowNancy & Fred SnyderSuzanne & Lloyd SnyderSuzy SooHong Sook & Robert LippertJenifer & David SotoBarbara & Robert SouzaJennifer SpanoCaroline SparksConnie & Robert SpencerJames SpencerDavid SpilkerAnne SpringhornWalter A. SquiresCaryn St. GermainLaura & William Stahl

Ann Wright & Robert StallardJoen & Robert StanberryJohn StantonMaryEllen & Samuel StantonBrett StarkCarol & Karl StaubCharlotte StaveBernard SteinJill & David SteinKenneth SteinStella Page DesignJenette StellatoHilda Stengard

Cathy StephensJanett & Gary StephensSylvia StephensBunny & Bob StevensStevenson Middle SchoolElizabeth & Garth StevickJill & Olin StewartCarla & Adam StewartAudrey & John StewartPamela & James StewartRenee StewartRichard StewartJames StiremanChristina & Brian StocksMarsha StocktonAlice StoesselAlice StollPatricia & Richard StoltzVirginia StoneKatherine Stoner & Michelle

WelshRobin StonerJoe StorelliJanet & Dave StottFrances Strachwitz

Beverly & Robert StrattonConsuelo Streett & Joan

MortensenIrving StuartRenee & Randy SugidonoAnnemarie SullivanCatherine SullivanJane & Tom SullivanLynn Sullivan & Dan

CheathamEsther Sulsona & William

RawsonSunbay Resort Associates, LLCCarol & William SurmanJulie SutliffCynthia & Dana SuverkropSusan & Robert SvihusAlexandra SwaroopVivan SweeneyMaureen SweetRobert SykesRose TactaquinKelly TalbertBelinda TalubanSatoru TaniguchiPamela & Aloysius B.

TarnowskiBarbara & Dean TaylorJames M. TaylorJean TaylorLynn TaylorPatricia TaylorThomas TaylorWendy & Dusty TaylorSharon TedescoSylvia TeixeiraSue & Katsuaki TerasawaSatu TerianTomie TerrickGail TeutebergMargaret ThackerBrian ThayerMarilyn Thelen & Michael

MajorLucy TherrienAdam ThomasDiane ThomasKay ThomasDee Ann Thompson & Michael

JonesTerry ThompsonBette & James ThomsenDavid ThornberryGail ThorneHilda & Jim ThorneJames ThorsenRobert ThullKenneth ThysellVonda & Dan TibbittsMichele TillerCarrie Tilley

Rosemary & Bob TintleErnest TissotColette TitgenJudith & Robert ToddSharon TolleyJudy TollnerMarilou & Tommy TomblinTop Tech MachineNancy TopoloskyDelia & John TorchiaMargarito TorresSusan & Richard TorresTostevin Accountancy

CorporationPatricia & John TottenTim TownsendMary Kay ToyneDianna TrahanLaurie & Ben TrainerKaty & Mark TravailleEricka & Gene TrawickKenneth TreadwellJ.M. TresconyJanis & Colin TreworgyMeridee Trimble & David

BackerJackie TripodiMillicent & James TrostJanet TroutmanRoberta TroxellLysbeth TruaxCindy Trumpower & the

Reiss FamilyLonni Trykowski & Jerry

EpplerAndrea TuckerPatricia TuckerMarilyn TullyAyshe TuncerElizabeth Tunin Judy & John TurnerSusan TurnerAndrea & Peter TweedtMarilyn TwisselmanUAMSCatherine & Stanley

UchiyamaThe UPS StoreBarbara & George UrciuoliJulie & Thomas UretskyAtsumi UyedaDaniele VagniniSusan & Michael ValenciaTorrey ValenciaDana Van HornMarni Van LiewIngrid Van SpeedScott Van TyleAnne VanderhoofJeri & Jim VanderzwaanGaetan Vanet

Barbara & Ken VantressLinda VaughanMichele VaughanVirginia VazquezCharlotte VegiasMarguerite VeilPatricia VelezEllen VerdiMary VertovecBeth Ann & Jeffery VezzoloSasha VickmanPatricia VierraBarbara & Samuel VillaVillage Mobile Home ParkMary Jeanne Vincent &

Richard GaddHector VizosoLisa & Ted VoigtWilma VollbrechtMarilyn Von BergBeverly Von BimaChristine Von DrachenfelsGeorge Von GehrCatherine & Joseph Von

SchwindLaurel & David VoorhiesJames VorhesRobert C. VrijenhoekMargaret WalkerMarilyn WalkerJean WallerJoanne WallerRichard WallisJudith WallnerFrances WalmsleySook & Charles WaltersElizabeth I. WardJulie WardellDavid W. Wardlaw D.D.S.Bruce Warner & Michael NasinLisa & Charles WarnerPeggy WarnerMolly WarnerErna WarrickWashington Middle School

Associated Student BodyJeff WassonJudith WatkinsKaren & B. Sanders WatkinsChristina WatsonElizabeth WatsonSharon & Samuel WayneDeanna WeaverMargrite WeaverFay WebbJoan D. WebbJoan & Jack WebbAl WeberJoanne WebsterCatherine & Chris

Weidemann

Betsy Weiss & Dale Le ClercJean & James WeissenbornLinda WelchEdward WeldonJoan & Robert WellingtonAmy Wells DVMPenny & David WelshJoanne WemheuerJennifer & John WendelRay WermuthCaroline & David WernerCharlie WertheimerTeresa & Alisa WestMaria & Leonard WestWestern Pacific Real EstateEric WexlerBonnie WhislerRonald WhitcanackMarilynn & Michael WhitcombBarbara & William WhiteKenneth WhiteMachi WhiteMary WhiteKathy & Melvin WhiteRenee & David WhiteStephen WhitelawJamie WhitfordMary J. Whitney & Betsy

CollinsEd WhitworthJohn WickhamJill WiegandKatherine & Curtis WieseKim WigleyCecilia WigleyFred WildenradtAnn & Douglas WilhelmNorma WilhelmBarbara & Daniel WilkesJoann & Robert WilkinsStaci & Erik WilkinsRebecca & Dean WillardCarolyn WilliamsDorothy & Gerald WilliamsJoan Williams & Ron NearKathleen & Douglas WilliamsMark WilliamsNancy Williams & Laura

WilliamsRonalyne & Billie Williams

Sandra WilliamsVickie & Jan WilliamsDebra & Brad WilliamsonWendy WilliamsonJudy WillisNicholas WillisLucy Hook-WillmanPauline WilmotAnn & George WilsonKyle WilsonJanet Wilson & Fred HartzellJoyce & John WilsonPatricia & William WilsonBarbara WilsonClara WintermuteKaren WisdomBeverly & Roger WisemanBarbara & Dan WishartKaren & Martin WiskoffDenise WoodEthel & James WoodLaurette WoodWoodies of CarmelDan WoodsMary Sue WoolcockSusan & Christopher WoolleyJuana & Timothy WorkKenneth WorleyKaren & Thomas WorthingtonKaren WorthingtonEmily & Paul WoudenbergSally & George WrenNancy WrightPat & Gary WrightmanMillie & Robert WurdemanBethany M. Wynn & Tom

GhigliottoKathryn Yamamoto & Bob

SpierHarold YamauchiWendi & Max YeaterYes for Carmel!Alicia & Glenn YonedaClaudia & Robert YoungRobin YoungMarina & John YurkovicZ Club FitnessMary Kaye & Timothy

ZabryckiJacqueline & James ZayacRosemarie ZeravicaPenny & Don ZettleBradley ZeveJie ZhangJan ZiessowMartha ZimetLinda ZinnLavonne ZuckswerthAnonymous (3)

It’s easy to meet adoptable pets: watch your TV, check your

paper, or listen to your radio!

Companions Council (Continued from page 6)Fiscal year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011

With 18 new horses to care for (including five pregnant mares—see page 8) The SPCA has an urgent need for new barn volunteers!

hen SPCA volunteer Bev Doerr walks into the barn five horsespoke their heads out of their stalls and start whinnying.

Currently The SPCA has 38 horses, including five pregnant mares and five colts. We urgently need barn volunteers to help our hardworking staff, especially on weekdays. Volunteering is a great way to experience the joy of large animal companionship without the expense and time commitment of ownership. No special experience is needed—just a willingness to work and get dirty. “Being around the horses is calming for me, and the fresh air and exercise is also very grounding—it’s better than yoga!” said Bev. “And it’s so obvious that the horses appreciate the care you give them. It doesn’t take much time to make a big difference, and you get so much more than you give.”

To become a Barn Volunteer please visit SPCAmc.org to apply, or call Stacy at 264-5423. h

7. Thank you...

Volunteer S.O.S. The SPCA urgently needs help

in these departments right now!

Foster Volunteers provide temporary care and socialization for shelter pets in their own homes. We

have many puppies who need extra TLC right now.

Community Outreach Volunteers help with offsite adoptions at Farmers Markets and other venues, and

assist with other outreach events.

Baby Bird Feeders help Wildlife Center staff feed nestling songbirds in spring and assist with rescue and rehabilitation of native animals. Please apply

online to become a volunteer and sign-up for trainings, or call the number below.

For details on all volunteer positions and to submit an application please visit SPCAmc.org, or

call Stacy at 264-5423.

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“Even if I’ve worked half the night I will not miss my barn time!” said Bev, who holds a high-pressure job as surgical nurse at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. “It’s a great feeling to know the horses anticipate me coming in. By the time I pull into The SPCA I have a smile on my face and a spring in my step.” As she greets the horses, “Sundance” arches his neck and cocks his head. “I swear he’s trying to understand what I’m saying,” said Bev. When Sundance first arrived with 18 other rescued horses (see Fall/Winter 2010 SPCA newslet-ter) only staff could care for him because he was so unruly and afraid of people. After a year of TLC Sundance is now a sweet and affectionate horse. Volunteers can clean out the fillies’ stalls quicker now because he acts as surrogate father, babysitting the youngsters in his turnout until the cleaning is done. “You can tell when a horse is depressed. They come in with their head hanging. They sway back and forth to cope with their anxiety and pain,” said Bev. “But then they start to put on weight. Their eyes begin to sparkle. They hold their heads high and talk to you. . . . They know you’re not going to hurt them.”

handsome dude “Pete” the bearded dragon lives by the sea. . . but still needs a loving home!

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Momma hawk answers the call Del Rey Oaks, July Received after-hours call from

a resident who saw a cat running after a hawk in his neighbor’s backyard. Reporting party was afraid the bird had a broken wing. SPCA Community Service Officer retrieved

bird and delivered it to Wildlife Center for evaluation. Examined bird the next morning and found it to be a juvenile red-shouldered hawk that was still fledg-

ing. Performed medical evaluation including inspection for puncture wounds. Bird was healthy and of

normal weight indicating it was being fed by an adult.

Transported bird back to Del Rey Oaks and gained access to the neighbor’s yard but could

see no nest. Returned to rescue vehicle and broad-casted recorded juvenile red-shouldered hawk calls over speakers. No adult appeared or answered calls after 15 minutes. As a last effort took carrier with hawk into the yard and used raptor gloves to hold bird aloft. Alarmed hawk began vocalizing. Immediately an adult red-shouldered hawk returned the call and swooped into the yard. Adult continued to call from a nearby tree. Released juvenile who flew up to rejoin his family.

Abandonded dog left at abandonded houseSoledad, June Received call about a dog left in a

backyard for days without food and water. Reporting party was not sure the house

was occupied. Upon arrival found a pit bull tethered to a truck bed topper. Temperature was over 90 degrees and dog had no water or food. Could see through window that house was a mess as if someone had left in a hurry. Yard was strewn with debris from torn-open trash

bags. In the discarded litter was mail addressed to a person who most likely rented the residence. Ran the license plate of a beat-up truck parked in the driveway. Vehicle registration had been renewed by resident two months prior.

Posted seizure notice on door and delivered dog to SPCA for care. Called county assessor’s office for homeowner’s name but a certified letter sent to home-owner was returned “no forwarding address.” Seizure paperwork was still on door one month after rescue. Remains unknown whether dog was abandoned by a passerby or the renter. Pit bull “Lucia” was adopted into a loving home.

A buck that spent all day suspended inside a dense bush was dazed

but uninjured after SPCA rescuers managed to free him.

desperate no more Feeling much better after medical treatment and three months of regular feeding, “Apple” helps herself to some hay off The SPCA delivery cart. “Reyna,” (left) was too emaciated to provide milk for her nursing foal when rescued (see photo at left), but is now of nearly normal weight.

After breaking up another neglectful breeding operation The SPCA is caring for a total of 38 equines

PCA Humane Officers rescued 19 sick, starving horses including four foals and five pregnant mares from a Castroville property in November after the owners refused to provide vet care or surrender them. The husband and wife had been allowing one stallion to impregnate as many of their 15 mares as possible in an attempt to augment income from their vegetable stand. Investigating officers found rotting onions, peppers, pomegran-ates and other inappropriate food in the horses’ feeding troughs. It took three vets and seven SPCA staff members and volunteers two full days to capture the horses on the 7-acre property, including an entire afternoon capturing one mustang which required a professional wrangler. “Whether it’s horses, dogs or roosters some people see breeding animals as a source of easy money,” said SPCA Humane Investigations Supervisor Captain Judi Adams. “They never figure in the cost of proper care and feeding, let alone that there is already an overpopulation of these animals and no market for their sale. Nobody wants to buy a sick, skinny horse who needs $3,000 in vet care.”

Equines on the mendBesides being grossly malnourished, the horses were suffering from many other serious condi-tions such as cracked hooves, prolapsed vaginas, severe teeth problems and sand in the stomach. “Peli” scored a one on the Henneke Body Scoring System—the lowest score possible—and had to receive emergency treatment and IV fluids when she colicked three times within a five-day period. “Princessa” had a 1.5 score and severe arthritis that made it very painful for her to stand. Sadly, she had to be euthanized after three weeks of care because her condition was too advanced to respond to treatment. When officers seized Princessa they told the couple that it was inhumane to attempt breeding a

horse that was 25 years old, sick and malnourished. The husband replied that he wanted to continue the blood lines because he could “get good money for a foal.” “Cody,” a two-month old colt seized on the same day along with his mother was so emaciated his growth may be stunted, but he is now healthy and doing well. Humane Officers routinely hear irresponsible breeders complain that they are “doing the best they can” and that should be good enough. They get angry when The SPCA rescues

ust when you think you’ve seen every possible way a wild animal can get trapped or entangled, that’s when you get a call about a deer stuck in a bush. A deer stuck in a bush?? The buck had tried to jump down off a raised walkway alongside a house but must have slipped because he landed in the middle of a huge evergreen instead. The homeowner called when he saw the bush thrashing about and realized there was a deer inside. The buck was sus-pended in the dense thicket, unable to get any leverage to jump out or even see which way to leap. Even worse, he was facing into the bush so his struggles were only getting him more stuck. “He was very scared and exhausted,” said SPCA Wildlife Center Supervisor Rosanna Leighton. “You could tell he’d been fighting for a long time.” While staff sometimes use tranquil-izers to make rescues easier this was not one of those occasions. Nevertheless, after a half hour of effort Rosanna and Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Audrey Gossett were able to free the dazed deer, who was shaky but uninjured. “Sedatives are hard on the system and can be unpredict-able, especially when animals are pumped with adrenaline or already compromised,” said Rosanna. “We only use them when we can’t rescue an animal safely, like when a raccoon is stuck in a tree.” A raccoon stuck in a tree?! That’s right: juvenile raccoons who are still learning to climb can slide down a vertical branch with force and end up hopelessly wedged in a tight tree fork. Rescuers use a syringe pole to tranquilize them from a distance before freeing them. The dangers of our human-altered worldWhile the “bushwhacked buck” was a first, he was not necessarily the most unusual deer call. Rescuers have responded for deer who were wedged upside down in trenches with their feet in the air, caught in the surf and unable to get to shore, and—in one of the worst calls in recent memory—a large buck flinging around

a 10-foot section of razor wire that was caught in his antlers (all were rescued and released unharmed).

Coyotes fall into uncapped wells, bobcat kits get trapped in sewer lines and badgers fall into uncovered manholes. Snakes get themselves trapped under car dashboards or driver seats. In May, staff removed a large mayonnaise jar off the head of a coyote pup who had nearly starved to death. They’ve also had to cut deer, bobcats, foxes, snakes and more out of garden netting as well as soccer and baseball nets. Each year the Center receives many calls about raccoons and opossums unable to escape from dumpsters, garbage cans, empty pools, cisterns and other inadvertent traps. While you always want to make sure animals are uninjured (call for advice), you can usually help them by positioning a ladder or branch so they can climb out on their own. This year staff also responded to a half dozen calls to rescue skunks with yogurt cups stuck on their heads. “Mostly it’s the cups with peel-off tops,” said Rosanna. “There no lip for a lid so their little paws have nothing to grasp.” So how do you rescue a skunk without getting sprayed? “You don’t!” she said. “You can get sprayed less by wearing a Tyvec suit and covering the animal with a plastic tarp, but you’ll never get off odor-free.” Skunks also get their paws caught in snap traps when they reach in to get bait intended for rats. And then there’s the constant stream of seabirds entangled in fishing line and other plastic debris. “We are all sharing the same living space so when we alter the environment in any unnatural way or leave out man-made objects wild animals can get into trouble,” said Rosanna. “We can all help by making sure our property is free of debris and checking it with a critical eye for wildlife hazards.”

To report wildlife in distress call 264-5427; after hours phone 646-5534. For humane wildlife advice please call 264-5498, or visit SPCAmc.org for downloadable advice by species. i

their animals, and, ironically, even accuse us of making money on the horses we’ve “stolen.” So far the cost of treating and feed-ing the 19 horses is around $45,000, not including the countless staff and volunteer labor hours it takes to rehabilitate them. With these new arrivals The SPCA is now caring for a total of 38 horses, and officers are monitoring hundreds more in the field. “The law says you have to provide vet care. It doesn’t say you have to provide it only if you can afford it,” said Captain Adams. “You can only have animals if you are able and willing to care for them.” Meanwhile, the remaining 14 mares and four foals are on the mend and gaining weight steadily. They are responding to all the TLC being lavished on them by SPCA staff and volunteers, and we are seeing many sweet personalities emerging.

How you can helpMonetary donations, volunteering and adoption are all great ways to help SPCA horses. To make a restricted donation please call Susan at 264-5421. For information on volunteering see the article on page 7 and call Stacy at 264-5423. While the horses in this case are not yet ready for adoption The SPCA currently has 16 healthy, well-mannered and deserving equines in need of loving life-long homes, including a yearling that is halter and lead trained. View videos and detailed background on these horses at SPCAmc.org, or call 373-2631, or 422-4721, ext. 237.

To report neglect and abuse please contact us at 373-2631, or 422-4721, ext. 213, or online at SPCAmc.org. All reports are strictly confidential. h

a hard startEvidence photo shows starved foal “Cody” before his rescue. He and his mother (see photo at right) are both recovering under SPCA care.

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lonG, sCary niGht Discarded food in improperly sealed dumpsters lure raccoons to drop in for dinner—but then they can’t climb out. Providing a ladder or large branch allows them to rescue themselves.

Exotic pets need your love!

“Pete” the bearded dragon was para-lyzed from the waist down when he was rescued as a stray by The SPCA. Improper diet and lighting had left him weak with a low bone density that made him vulnerable to injuries. After months of rehabilita-tion this super-friendly reptile is now dashing around his enclosure—all he

needs is a special someone to adopt him. Pete is just one of many exotics that need loving, lifelong homes—and when you adopt from The SPCA you can rest assured that you are not supporting the harmful trade in exotic pets. Deserving animals who need homes right now are: a beautiful Colombian red tail boa; a painted turtle, three red-eared sliders, “Thorn” the iguana, two blue and gold macaws (“Mimi” and “Tico” are insepa-rable), two parakeets and many ringed turtle doves and pigeons suitable for outdoor aviaries. To view these pets please visit SPCAmc.org., or call us at 264-5427 to meet them in person.

“Lucia” was aban-doned in the yard of a vacant house but found a loving home through The SPCA.

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Orphaned and alone, these brother and sister bobcat kits beat the odds and are now running free

hen a hired hand working on a rural property in south county shot a mother bobcat in May her two babies were left alone, scared and hungry. The kits had already been on their own for nearly a week when Odette Pura, a relative of the property owner, came for a visit. Suddenly she heard her dog using his ‘I found something’ bark in the yard. The dog had cornered a tiny, frightened bobcat kit in a storage area.

While Odette covered the kit with her jacket and put him in a carrier the dog began barking again—the kit’s sibling was hiding nearby behind a tractor wheel. Thankfully, Odette recently adopted a kitten from The SPCA so she knew where to get help. “The little bobcats were just adorable, but

I knew they needed to be in the wild,” said Odette. “I’m so glad The SPCA was there to give them a second chance.” Wildlife Center staff gave the malnourished, dehydrated bobcats fluids and treated them for worms, fleas and ticks. A veterinary check confirmed that they

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y, a tiny malnourished Chihuahua, was only four days old when Humane Officers happened to drive by his rural home on the way to a call. When they glimpsed a caged dog in the yard they investigated and ended up rescuing 73 hoarded animals. Ty and his mother “Pixie” were living on a small dirt patch covered with feces. They peeked out from a hole Pixie had dug where she had given birth to Ty. Nearby, Ty’s dad “Tenchi” languished in squalor under an overturned wire cart.

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Other Revenues (Adoption fees, spay/neuter, other services $1,487,239

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were underweight but healthy, as did their snarly attitudes. “Baby bobcats are one of the cutest animals we treat,” said SPCA Wildlife Center Supervisor Rosanna Leighton, “but they have the same temperament as an adult—just in a tiny body.” In three weeks the kits were moved outside where they could be isolated from humans and look out onto their native habitat. When they were old enough they received vaccinations to protect their health after release. “It takes three to four people and a lot of restraint devices to give them their shots,” said Rosanna. “We all look forward to the day we can release these magnificent cats but getting them into a carrier is not an easy job!” On December 14, Rosanna and SPCA donors Karen and Reid Woodward took an off-road trip together to release the brother and sister wildcats in a remote area of the county. The couple had success-fully bid on a future release at The SPCA’s Wild Celebration auction in October. When the carrier cover came off the male was growling and spitting. Then he saw the open country in front of him and took off like a shot, the female running close behind.

“They never stopped running,” said Reid. “We watched them disappear over one hill and then the next. To see them regain their freedom was exciting and miraculous—the best Christmas gift ever!” t

transforming fear into contentment, suffering into well-being . . . here are just a few of our thousands of success stories!

Patience and perseverance restore a beaten-down thoroughbred back to glory

hunder” was 400 pounds underweight and near death when he was rescued in August, 2006 during one of the longest humane investigations in SPCA history. On more than one occasion staff feared he wouldn’t survive, but each time he rallied. When his abuser was finally brought to justice after an 18-month court battle Thunder still had a long way to go. Although recovered physically, the fighting nature that saved him also made him hard to handle. Thunder was moved to Flying Pig Farms, where owner Kristi Fredrickson donates her expertise to help retrain SPCA horses like Thunder. There he was comforted by a group of gentle geldings who would act as a bridge to repair his relationship with humans. SPCA Barn Manager Larry Carr and Kristi spent long hours identifying and desensitizing Thunder’s triggers. “Basically we restarted him as if he was a colt. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood!” said Kristi. Once he could be haltered it was an excruciatingly slow process to get him to accept a saddle and bridle. Thunder has a racing tattoo and most likely spent time on the track. With patient and kind effort Larry and Kristi eventually were able to ride Thunder, although he still spooked easily. “His experience being ridden was obviously very unpleas-ant, but his bad manners stemmed from fear, not aggression,” said

Larry. “We just kept reassuring him and exposing him to different trails and situations.” A turning point came during a group trail ride when one horse went lame. Thunder had to return with Kristi to retrieve the trailer alone, without the security of his herd.

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“He hesitated to leave and I thought I’d have to lead him back, but then he just went for it,” said Kristi. “He understood that a horse was hurt and he had an important job to do. It was a defining moment.” Nearly five years after his rescue Thunder had transformed into a magnificent horse but still needed a skilled adopter to work with him. As luck would have it, Cornelia Wolf and her 17-year-old daughter had been looking for a horse. Delia had been riding since she was two years old and still mourned the loss of her beloved “Pearly” who died when she was nine. In the winter of 2010 Delia read an

article about neglected horses in one of our newsletters. “I grew up learning English riding on school horses at Pebble Beach,” said Delia. “When I read about what those rescued horses went through I knew what I needed to do.” Delia called Larry and told him she wanted “a horse no one else would adopt.” When he heard about

her skill level Thunder immediately came to mind. Soon after, Delia and her mom met Thunder at Kristi’s. “I looked in his eyes and saw something . . . there was hope there,” said Delia. When she mounted the horse it was obvious she could handle him and Delia’s mom agreed to let Kristi work with the pair. At first Thunder was indifferent and avoided eye contact but over time he began to open up to Delia. “One day I showed up and when Thunder saw me he made a bee-line to greet me. I was so excited—he wanted to spend time with me too!” Delia and her mom adopted Thunder in January 2011. They had planned to move him closer to their Carmel home but decided he’d be happier staying with his herd. “I’ve seen so many SPCA rescue horses transformed here,” said Delia. “I always want to be around them! “I’m so grateful to everyone who helped save Thunder. They’ve given me a best friend who’s always there to listen to me. He’s helped me deal with my stuff and I help him with his. He has such a strong spirit. . . . The world needs Thunder.” h

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During their rehabilitation SPCA Animal Care Technician Armando Morales emailed a photo of Ty to his brother’s family. Jose and Linda Morales and their children Jordan, 8, and Josslynn, 4, fell in love with Ty and visited him during the three months he was being reared in protective custody. “The day we adopted Ty the kids couldn’t get home fast enough to play with him,” said Linda. “Now he’s always making us laugh and smile. We love it when he rubs his back on the rug. He throws himself down with all four feet in the air and wiggles back

and forth like an upside down inchworm. When he reaches the edge he gets up and does it all over again!” Ty gets a lot of attention when Josslynn drives her foot-powered kiddy car. He sits in the back seat and watches the scenery go by with his little elbow jauntily poking out the window (see photo, page 2). Ty also likes to carry around his security blanket: a stuffed Kangaroo toy given to him by SPCA staff when he could

still fit in the pouch. Soon after Ty was adopted Adeline and Ryan Cabral visited The SPCA “just to look” at the cats. Ryan saw Ty’s parents cuddled up in a kennel and immediately became smitten with Pixie. “Ryan is a cat person so it was a surprise,” said Adeline. “But I told him ‘We have to take Tenchi too! Look how attached they are to each other! Just look at his little face!!” The Cabrals took both dogs home where Adeline’s grandmother watched over them while the couple went out for supplies. “When we came home they rushed over and started kissing and loving on us like they’d known us for years,” said Adeline. “We couldn’t believe it—I never knew dogs could get attached so fast!” In short order Adeline and Ryan fell hopelessly under the power of the irresistibly cute canine couple. “They are so little but what they say goes,” jokes Adeline. “They sleep with us and have trained us to move over when they hop up on the couch. They’re like our kids and we love them so much!” d

Cute—not Cuddly Intake photo shows one of two feisty bobcat kits that were reared at

the Wildlife Center last year.

tastinG freedom Bottom left: After six months of care the grown male bobcat takes a last look at his benefactors before bounding back to the wild with his sister.

2,398 Veterinary CliniC The SPCA is the local leader in efforts to end unnecessary euthanasia, with over 118,400 surgeries performed since our clinic opened in 1976. For the seventh year running our Neutermania program offered cat surgeries for an all-inclusive $10 fee. SPCA veterinarian Carol Iida and staff were responsible for 3,423 low-cost canine, feline and feral cat spay/neuters last year, preventing the birth of thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens. Neglected and abused animals rescued by SPCA Humane Officers received immediate and ongoing treatment by caring clinic and shelter staff. Dr. Iida and our three registered veterinary technicians monitored the health of all shelter pets, providing medical care ranging from deworming to surgeries that required weeks of intensive care.

OutreaCh and humane eduCatiOn A total of 5,140 adults and children received humane educa-tion last year. Besides private dog behavior consults The SPCA now offers 11 different public training classes including our new “Sniff and Search” scent detection class, “Rally Obedience for Fun,” and Deaf Dog 101. Humane education for children included school visits, on-site tours, our popular summer Animal Camp for children in grades 1-6, and Animal Clubs in local schools. Our new Critter Crew program gave youth age 12 and up the opportunity to learn leadership skills and mentor younger children during Animal Camp, and our highly praised Take the Lead program continued to serve

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The SPCA’s PetMeals program with Meals on Wheels delivers pet food and supplies to homebound residents who otherwise might not be able to keep

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animal Care & adOptiOn Center We are very happy to report that for the third year running we have found homes for every single healthy dog and cat that came into our care. With your support we were also able to rehabilitate many animals with health and behavior issues so they too could find homes. The SPCA has no time limits on animals. As long as a pet’s mental and physical health is good or treatable we will continue to provide a good quality of life while making every effort to place them with a loving family. Dogs at the shelter enjoy enrichments such as regular outdoor play groups, woodland hikes, training and interactive toys in the kennels, while felines benefit from the stimulating environment of our Cats in Wonderland colony room. Of the 5,959 total animals received last year we adopted 2,196 pets into homes, including 212 barn animals and 125 exotic pets. Of the remaining 3,426 animals 300 were reunited with their owners, 684 were owner-requested euthanasias to end suffering, and 1,970 were humanely euthanized due to untreat-able health or behavior/aggression issues. (See SPCAmc.org for detailed statistics.) At The SPCA we accept all animals in need. No animal is ever turned away—sick or healthy, young or old, well-mannered or needing help with behavior.

children in Monterey County’s foster system, as well as youth at Washington Middle School in Salinas and in

juvenile hall. The program helps at-risk teens build self-esteem and gain new skills by teaching them to train shelter dogs who then become highly adoptable. Our Hug-A-Pet program continued to make therapeutic visits to residents of care facili-ties, and our PetMeals program

provided pet food and supplies to Meals on Wheels clients who otherwise would find it hard to

keep their animals. Our Pet Behavior Hotline also helped keep pets in their homes, while many older pets found new, loving families through our Whiskers and Wisdom low-cost adoptions for seniors.

humane inVestigatiOnsSPCA Humane Officers investigated 867 reports of neglect and cruelty last year including an injured, untreated horse locked in a dilapidated garage in Salinas, a boarding kennel that was neglecting animals, three dogs mutilated by a fake veterinarian who was performing illegal ear cropping, and much more. It was also a big year for hoarding cases. Officers rescued 41 cats and kittens who were starving inside filthy trailers on a remote Lockwood property. Two separate cases in Salinas and Castroville led to the rescue of nearly 100 animals including rabbits, doves, chickens and dogs. Horse neglect continues to provide a large caseload for officers, with 30 horses rescued last year and many more monitored in the field. Humane Investigators also conducted a series of under-cover sting operations to reduce the cruel and illegal practice of selling underage puppies as “teacup” or miniature breeds. Eleven dogs were rescued during the stings and subsequent house searches. In total, officers presented eleven animal cruelty and neglect cases to the District Attorney’s Office of which ten were prosecuted.

Wildlife resCue & rehabilitatiOnThe SPCA Wildlife Center continued to see many injuries from man-made refuse in the environment. Staff removed large amounts of fishing line and hooks from seabirds, dislodged a plas-tic jar that was stuck on the head of a young, starving coyote, and extricated two juvenile bobcats from netting, among many other rescues. Staff also reunited numerous wild offspring with their parents during spring baby season including owls, hawks, fawns, bobcats, squirrels, songbirds and raccoons. One unusual patient of the 2,398 animals received last year was an emaciated beaver with an injured tail. He was the first beaver released from the Center. Staff and volunteers also cared for over 60 weak, storm-stressed Northern fulmars last winter as well as other seabirds. As always, The SPCA’s “wildlife hotline” provided hundreds of callers with humane, environmentally safe ways to deal with urban wildlife problems, and we maintained collaborations with the Department of Fish and Game’s sea otter study, the Oiled Wildlife Care Network, Central Coast Marine Bird Health Study and more.

spCa VOlunteersWe cannot say enough to honor our incredible SPCA volunteers. They selflessly contribute their time and energy to help keep all departments of The SPCA running smoothly. We provided training to 823 volunteers last fiscal year who donated 51,023 hours of service, representing an impressive $408,184 in labor, even when computed at minimum wage. These dedicated men, women and teens make it possible for us to provide services that greatly improve the quality of life for pets and people in our community. d

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animal Champions The SPCA Humane Investigations team work closely with the Monterey County District Attorney’s office to bring animal abusers to justice.

first free fliGht A great horned owl orphan takes to the skies after being reared at The SPCA. Staff make every effort to reunite parents with their offspring but when this isn’t possible the Wildlife Center serves as a vital safety net.

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