I have an image in my mind’s eye from when Sasha fi rst came to our shelter in the fall of 2003 – she appeared to be “middle-aged”, somewhere between 5 and 7 years old. We quickly learned that she had “behavior problems” – she didn’t like certain people, particularly men.

One year passed, then two, and suddenly Sasha had been at our shelter for over three long years, living in the same kennel – the last one on the left side of the courtyard. Her muzzle got grayer, and her en-ergy level dropped. In the mornings she was stiff when fi rst getting up, so she ate special senior dog food.

Late in 2006, my husband Eric and I began house-hunting. One of my requirements was a yard, large enough for an older dog. My hus-band said, “We are not getting a dog! We already have one cat and three rabbits.” I told him I didn’t want just any dog, I had someone special in mind. “Just come to the shelter and meet her,” I suggested.

After much grumbling, he acqui-esced. I think it took all of a minute or two with Sasha, and he was planning where she would sleep the first night.

It has been four weeks since Sasha came to live with us. She has com-pletely adapted to non-shelter life. She is fascinated with our three rabbits, which seem oblivious to her. She appears to understand that they are part of our “pack”, as she sits quietly on her bed, as they play right under her nose. Queen Kitty, our aptly-named cat, has not yet forgiven us for bringing a dog into the house, and despite Sasha’s attempts at “friendship” the cat continues to despise her. Sasha has bonded with my eight-year-old stepson – she runs up and down the stairs when he comes over.

My fellow volunteers at the shelter keep saying how lucky Sasha is to have a home. Truth is, we are the lucky ones.

Sasha’s Story> By Lisa Seabold

Note from the Editor;

To all our supporters, please take the time to read all the articles in this newsletter. In this issue there are stories about long time residents who have fi nally found their forever homes. I am dedicating this newsletter to all our wonderful long time residents at the shelter. The volunteers never gave up hope for them and will not abandon those who are still not adopted. Their day will come. Meanwhile, they are loved, cud-dled, walked and given treats by all the dedicated volunteers.

Thank you all for your continuing support, both in time and money. Without you, there would be no pro-humane shelter.

Ruth Rosen

“You can’t save every animal in the world but for the one you do save – It means the World!”

A Pet Project Foundation Publication

To enhance the quality of life

of all companion animals in a

pro-humane manner through

compassion, responsibility,

education and service.

Spring 2007

The months wore on. We made fl y-ers. She didn’t like men. Something in her past…abuse, neglect…we can only guess. “Would you like a bath Sasha?” We worried some more. What if she gets kennel stress and starts spinning in her kennel. What if her happy demeanor left her and she became withdrawn. We didn’t want to have to make an awful decision to end her suffering.

The months wore on. She had a favorite walker, Helga, who was so good to her. Every afternoon Sasha knew when Helga was coming. She would get off her special bed and put her nose on the kennel door, tail wagging. Helga never failed her. “She’s such a good dog”, Helga would say to anyone and everyone. She’s such a good dog.

How Long Do You Wait, Sasha?> By Valerie Treaster

The months wore on. Her play yard was the highlight of her day. Sasha could stare at a squirrel, motionless, until it was time to go. Hang in there, Sasha. There is some out there for you, they just haven’t found you yet.

How long do you wait? Her muzzle became grey with age. She took a little longer to get off her bed. She became more reluctant to return to her cage. One of her long time walk-ers said “if I just had a yard.” That walker is Lisa. She started bringing her husband to slowly introduce him to Sasha. He’s a nice man Sasha. Give him a chance. She did.

Three years, two months and twenty five days after Sasha found herself at our shelter, she found herself a beautiful new home with Lisa and Eric Seabold. It’s never too long to wait.

How long do you wait? Is it ever hopeless? Most volunteer dog walkers don’t remember a time when Sasha wasn’t at the shelter. Always patient…waiting…wagging her tail. There was Sasha’s kennel and Sasha’s bed and Sasha’s play yard. As time passed and no one gave her a glance or asked to see her, we worried. We walked her fi rst, and we walked her last. “Would you like a treat Sasha?”

The call came into the shelter from the sheriff’s offi ce: There is an injured puppy near the Doheny Trailer Park back entrance. The reporting party, “Oscar” will be waiting with the pup. When Jill Moran, the Animal Control Offi cer arrived – no Oscar, no one except a little badly injured pup in a carrier outside the trailer park.

Pokey the pup was taken to a local vet who gave her a shot of anti-biotics. Unfortunately, there was no pain response/dead tissue. The veterinarian felt the injury was a few days old, pretty severe and had not been treated. Gangrene had set in. Perhaps the owner could not afford to have medical treatment for the pup – at least someone got animal rescue involved.

Pokey is now a three legged dog who is being totally spoiled by the volunteers at the shelter. She is slowly healing and if the volunteers will put her down, she will walk just fi ne! Unfortunately, this surgery and the follow-up maintenance has been a very big expense for Pet Project Foundation.

We are asking for donations to fray the costs of the medical expenses to save Pokey’s life. If you can help, please send your donation to Pet Project Foundation at P.O. Box 5678 San Clemente, CA 92674. Or if you happen to drop by the shelter, just leave a donation for Pokey at the desk and if she is there, maybe you will get to hold her!

POKEY THE PUP NEEDS HELP> By Ruth Rosen

We are thrilled to announce that “Coal”, otherwise known as Shaggy, from Disney’s “Shaggy Dog” movie, will be our Canine Grand Marshall at the Wag-A-Thon this year. He will lead walkers and their dogs on a short walk around the harbor, raising funds for our shelter animals. Other guests are the very popular “Disc Dogs in Southern California”, who have performed at previous Wags. They will have two performances during The Wag.

You’ll notice a change this year; our much loved and enjoyed walk for the animals, in the Dana Point Harbor, will be held in April this year. The Wag, previously held in March as part of “The Festival of Whales”, has been changed to April to hopefully avoid inclement weather.

Events for guest participation include: the best dressed dog (or dog and owner). This is a fun contest with prizes for winners of the best and most unusual costume. A great way to raise money for the shelter and possibly win a bike, is to collect the most dollars in pledges. The winner will receive a Beach Cruiser Bike, courtesy of our long time supporter, “Buy My Bikes!” of San Juan Capistrano.

Visit the “Bowser Bazaar” where vendors sell and advertise their wares. You will be tempted by lots of great pet related products. Also visit our refreshment and hot dog booths where you will fi nd lots of goodies for you and even your pets! Indulge in a great cup of coffee by Coffee Importers of Dana Point.

The 14th Annual Wag-A-Thon.Tail Waggin’ Time.

Saturday, April 28th. 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Last but not least, visit our photo stand where “Accent Portraits by Diana” with take a picture of your pet with Coal (Shaggy), our celebrity dog. You can also be in the picture if you prefer.

The Wag-A-Thon is made possible by the combined efforts of our very generous sponsors, the volunteers, attendees and supporters. Brochures for sign up will be available at the end of March, look for them at your groomer, vet, pet store and around town. If you don’t receive one in the mail as a member of PPF, give us a call and we’ll get one to you.

Sue Walshe President and Wag Co-Chair

If you would like to volunteer to help with the 14th annual Wag-A-Thon, please go to www.petprojectfoundation.volunteerhub.com to register as a worker bee. It takes a lot of volunteer support to make this a successful event.

You may have noticed that the Pet Project Foundation does a lot of fundraising. We sponsor events such as the Wag-A-Thon, Tail of Two Cities, Paws & Claws, and Flight of Fancy. In addition, we raise money through memberships, solicit dona-tions, and occasionally receive a bequest from a generous individual. Where does all this money go? To meet its obligations to the animals of our communities, PPF must raise almost $330,000 this year alone. Maintaining a pro-humane shelter– that is, one where all adoptable animals are housed for as long as it takes to fi nd them loving, forever homes– is an expensive proposition.

As you can see from the accompa-nying chart, the biggest portion of our budget– 40%, goes towards shelter animal medical expenses. While our area veterinarians are generous with respect to providing discounts, and in some cases doing work for free, medical care is still costly. Animals that arrive at our shelter may have been alone in the elements, subject to getting hit by cars, attacked by other animalsor exposed to disease. Sadly, some end up at our shelter specifi -cally because an owner abandoned them once a medical problem was discovered. Recently, a sweet little 3 month old Chihuahua who we named “Tiki” arrived at the shelter. Tiki had been abandoned at a mobile home park with an untreated broken leg in which gangrene had begun to develop. PPF paid for his surgery, and he was soon a happy, healthy (and adopted) pup.

To ensure our shelter animals have suffi cient staff to care for them for as long as it takes to fi nd them a loving home, PPF subsidizes the salaries of certain shelter staff. In fact, we pay 60% of the salary of the four kennel attendants employed at the shelter.

Some dogs are abandoned because they haven’t received the training that enables them to fi t well into a home environment. We pay two-thirds of the salary of a certifi ed dog trainer who evaluates each dog and develops a training plan that incor-porates positive reinforcement and praise to make them better “dog citizens”.

Our contributions towards shelterimprovements ensure that our animals have a safe, well-equipped environment in which to stay until they’re adopted. For example, we recently replaced all the awnings over the dog kennels so that our shelter dogs could remain warm, dry and shielded from the winds, during inclement weather.

The Pet Project Foundation’s mis-sion extends beyond our shelter animals to include animals in our communities. For example, we help subsidize the cost of spaying and neutering animals in our two com-munities to help reduce animal over-population. Our Humane Education program enables volunteers to go into area schools to teach children how to safely approach dogs, and what to do when one becomes aggressive. Some animals don’t do well in a shelter environment, so we pay the costs for animals placed in foster homes until they can be adopted.

The Pet Project Foundation is an all-volunteer organization, and is proud of the low administrative expenses we incur. Included in this category are items such as premiums for insurance policies that the state requires us to carry, copying and mailing costs for membership renew-als, accountant fees for completing tax returns, offi ce supplies, and the cost of a storage unit to safeguard supplies needed for our various fundraisers.

What do all these expenses add up to? Our communities get a shelter where no adoptable animal will ever be euthanized because of insuffi -cient funds or staff to care for them. Because of your generous dona-tions, PPF can provide the dollars needed to give lost and abandoned animals a second chance at a good life. We thank you and the animals thank you.

> By Elaine Mata

Pet Project FoundationExpenses

When an unpleasant, unplanned event occurs, there are almost al-ways victims. The event could be on the level of Hurricane Katrina or on the level of a divorce. We feel sym-pathy for the people who suffer from these events. But at least you can talk to them, explain, sympathize, reason, and get them the profession-al help they need to work through their pain. The animal victims can’t verbalize. They are confused, fright-ened and often left behind.

Recently, we have heard many stories of animals who are victims of large tragedies. And then there are the tragedies that may seem small to us, but not to the animals. They are all the same. Abandonment is abandonment.

Buster was a victim of the closing ofa mobile home park in Dana Point. Evicted from their home, his guard-ians left him behind to fend for himself. Fortunately, this handsome tabby was discovered by a family still living in the park. He was fed, cared for, and, most importantly, kept so-cialized so that he wouldn’t become feral. Knowing they too would need to leave and having three cats of their own, they knew Buster needed his own home.

Buster was brought to the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter to be given another chance at fi nding a permanent, loving home. He was

confused. We couldn’t explain his abandonment to him. In frustration, he struck out at his care givers, ending up in quarantine for ten days because he scratched someone. It broke our hearts.

Then the perfect family came along. Diane, David, and their son Zach were looking for a cat to fi ll a void created by the loss of their dog. We explained to them that Buster is scared, needed time to adjust; they were up to the challenge.

Six months later, Buster came to his perfect home. This is what Diane had to say about him: “David says Buster is trying to cash in on all the love he never got as a kitten. We are enjoying his quirky personality, and he has settled in perfectly in our family. We are so happy we adopted him, except for when he shreds the carpet – ha ha. Since he is a he-man cat, he has totally bonded with the guys. Imagine all the guys sitting around smoking cigars and playing poker – Buster would be right there with them.” We are told that David has even invited Buster to shower with him; they get all cleaned up together. Imagine that! Buster is loved, and he loves back. A victim no more, Buster is a happy boy.

> By Paula Becker

Michael McLeavy has produced a CD of popular songs solely for the benefi t of Pet Project Foundation. All proceeds for the sale of his CD are donated 100%.

Michael, originally from Scotland, joined a Rock N Roll Band that toured Great Britain and Europe. He eventually came to the United States to further his career. He finally settled in Dana Point and married Linda, an animal lover. Linda joined Paula and Bob Becker in the care of the Harbor Cats. Michael decided he wanted to join in the care and support of the animals and decided the best way to help was to produce his CD.

This wonderful CD is available for only $10. plus $2. for shipping. Of course if you wish to donate a larger amount, the animals will be most grateful. Please call: 949.595.8899 or you can send a check to Pet Project Foundation at P.O. Box 5678 San Clemente, CA 92674. The CD’s will also be available at the Street Faire in conjunction with “Festival of the Whales” or the Pet Project Foun-dation booth at the Wag-A-Thon.

Shopping Days–A CD To Benefi t PPF.

Sylvia’s story is one that will continue for a long time, but for me it started with your animal shelter.

As a volunteer dog walker, I saw Sylvia almost everyday. Though she was notin my group of dogs to care for, I heard the other volunteer’s hopeless stories. Seven times various individu-als had adopted her, only to return her weeks later. Debbie Allen, one of Sylvia’s biggest fans, often pleaded with me to get on the “Sylvia Team”, and begin taking her on fi eld trips for the day.

Finally, I conceded. We did hiking, went to a dog park, Trestles beach, and eventually back home for lunch. She fi t like a glove, and when she was gone, I found myself missing her peaceful company.

Eventually, bringing her back at 4P.M. (near closing) became a task that I dreaded. As I put her in her kennel for the night, guilt overwhelmed me, and I felt her asking, “Why’d you bring me back? What did I do?” How many times had she felt this before? Walk-ing up the shelter sidewalk to beginmy dog walking shift also brought on deep pangs of guilt. My noisy boots clacking, Sylvia heard me before I made it to the shelter doors, and rounds of frantic barking greeted me from the kennel containing the two year resident.

Fostering Sylvia fi nally became my solution. I told Bryn, the shelter man-ager, that I would take her everywhere with me in hopes she would meet her future forever home.

After beginning to foster her, I told people about this very available pup for about two days. I suddenly found myself telling people that she was my dog, and not bothering to say “She’s up for adoption! Are you interested?” As I would be thinking of the perfect home for her, I noticed that I didn’t really get that warm, fuzzy feeling from the thought of placing a homeless dog. That was because she wasn’t homeless. She had won me over without a doubt. Sylvia will never return to your shelter again.

Tears come to my eyes with the thought of Sylvia going back to the shelter seven times, after being placed. I can’t imagine how she has remained such an incredibly, placid animal. “Silly”, as I affectionately call her, is my calm in the storm. Com-pared to my other two spoiled brats, she asks only not be locked in a small room for hours at a time, and to have ample exercise. Needless to say, she gets much more than that. She was quickly switched to an all raw diet including chicken, turkey, lamb roast, yams, broccoli, carrots, apples and anything else she darn well pleases. I rarely go anywhere without her, as I believe I am suffering from SSA, or“Sylvia Separation Anxiety”!

Thank you, for yet another family member.

Sarah Prelle

Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday:10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday:noon to 3 p.m.

Closed on Tuesday

Shelter hours and contact information.

> Editor Ruth Rosen

> Art Director / Design Dennis Wunsch

> Contributors Paula Becker Elaine Mata Lisa Seabold Ruth Rosen Valerie Treaster Sue Walshe

Newsletter Credits

Dear Dana Point–San Clemente Shelter,

December 2006

Let’s see...on Feb. 4, 2006 we drove down to Pet Project Foundation, and animal shelter in San Clemente, California, and fell in love with a Dachshund-terrier mix. We named him Fergus Haggis O’Donnell. That same day we vowed that he would not rule us and declared ourselves the alpha male and alpha female. Oh, where to begin?

Before leaving the shelter we bought him a set of personalized dog tags for $10. “It’s only $10” we said. Before bringing him home, we stopped at the pet shop and walked out $167.43 lighter. “But he needs that squeaky toy,” we said.

We took him in for a routine medical exam and $190 later we told ourselves, “Who needs food? We can live on love.”

We took him in for a routine dental exam and $500 later we told ourselves, “Who vacations in Maui, anyway? That’s sooo last century.”

We managed to get away for a few days – Burbank is underrated as a vacation destination, if you ask us – and $224 in dog spa boarding costs later we looked lovingly into Fergus’ eyes and cooed, “But you had a nice time and that’s what matters.”

We were informed of the fi ne print in our lease, the part where it talks about the $1,000 required for a pet deposit and we reasoned, “The knee replacement surgery can wait.”

We enrolled Fergus in dog training and $120, six weeks and one diploma later he sits when you say sit, he sits when you say stand and he sits when you ask him to roll over, heel or beg. He also does dramatic readings of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream... in our midsummer night’s dreams.

We can’t even guesstimate what we’ve spent in experimenting with different brands of dog food and snacks but decided, “If we play our cards right, Fergus might one day share his Appewtizers with us.”

Fergus had to be rushed to the vet in a cab and what seemed like a million dollars later (including $40 to cover the cost of cleaning the cab after Fergus hurled), we thought: Why donate blood when we can sell it?

We took him to be groomed and $90 later threw back our heads and chuckled, “Ha! How hard can it be to cut each other’s hair?”

We often fi nd ourselves staring at Fergus when he’s asleep on the bed, the sofas, the chairs – everywhere but the $39.95 bed that we bought for him – and we fall in love with him all over again.

In honor of the family and friends of Fergus Haggis O’Donnell and all furry critters in need of a home, this holiday season we are making a donation to Pet Project Foundation, which provides a wonderful place for dogs, rabbits and cats. That is, once we receive the proceeds from the sale of our spleens. After all, we don’t need no stinkin’ spleens!

Happy Holidays, Martin and Michelle

See you in 2007. Maybe we’ll get another dog!

Robie arrived at the shelter full of energy and totally out of control. He was like a teenager with too much energy and not enough discipline. For the many months he stayed at the shelter he was in constant training. Volunteers and the trainer worked him hard to burn up his energy so that they could train him and make him a very adoptable dog. As you see from the photo, he exercised on the doggie treadmill. Then the day arrived when he was adopted into his forever home.

Recently Robie and his guard-ian paid a visit to the shelter. She was so proud of Robie! She told us he gets plenty of exercise and training. Seeing them together we knew there was a strong bond between them – Robie was home!

ROBIE – Another success story

> By Ruth Rosen

Beth Shaw, president and founder of YogaFit Training Systems Worldwide, Inc. graciously agreed to present a Master Class on December 12 to the JSerra Yoga classes. Beth is recog-nized as one of the leading experts in the fi tness industry. She is an author, producer and star of her own exercise video. Students had been anxiously awaiting Ms. Shaw’s arrival for weeks and they were not disappointed. Over 50 students met quietly in the Center Room and prepared themselves for a powerful, yet relaxing experience. It was quite a beautiful sight to see students moving in unison with just the sound of gentle music and Beth Shaw’s expert guidance. At the end of the class, Ms. Shaw visited with students, took pictures and distrib-uted gifts to all students. Our students presented Ms. Shaw and her assis-tant, Kamille Kirk with JSerra’s own signature Yoga tank tops! Beth Shaw has already asked to return to JSerra next year to work with students and she will certainly be welcomed!!!!!

JSerra Students And YogaFit’s Beth ShawSupport Pet Project!!!!!

This year Claws and Paws was held At the Aegis Retirement Center in San Clemente. Local veterinarians, dressed as Santa, poised with pets and sometimes their owner(s). While Diane of Accent Photos was clicking away, taking pictures in the lobby, volunteers were selling donated baked goods and homemade holi-day décor in the lovely garden. Pet owners had fun shopping the tables laden with goodies while waiting to get their pictures taken. All in all, everyone enjoyed shopping, visiting with other guardians and their pets, swapping pet stories and of course getting their pets to put their best paws forward for a beautiful holiday picture.

All this fun and $3500 was raised for the care of the San Clemente–Dana Point shelter animals. Another successful fundraiser!

> By Ruth Rosen

Another year/another success

Damon Stratford and Daniel Voet, owners of Christopher Lees in San Clemente, are animal lovers and the proud guardians of two Jack Russell Terriers. In conversation with Valerie Treaster, another Jack Russell guard-ian and on the board of Pet Project Foundation, they decided to do a fund raiser for the shelter.

One evening this past January, they held a cheese and wine party in the store. Many PPF volunteers attended the event along with other customers; mingling, enjoying the food, ambi-ence of the evening and shopping.At the event, framed pictures of shelter dogs were for sale. Jen Labrie, a PPF volunteer and employee of Christopher Lees graciously took the photos and put them in lovely frames.

Local Gift Shop Holds Fund Raiser For Shelter.> By Ruth Rosen

Shaw had deferred her fee and asked that donations be collected for an ani-mal rescue organization. After much research, JSerra’s Physical Education Teacher, Ms. Lisa Gabriel selected Pet Project Foundation. “I liked the website and the fact that animals can receive a third chance in this world through rescue from other shelters. Pet Project provides a great service to our community.” Students brought in their gifts and they were taken by Ms. Gabriel to this very grateful group of hardworking volunteers. The facility where these wonderful animals are housed is incredible! The generosity of Ms. Shaw, our JSerra students and staff was greatly appreciated. When Ms. Shaw returns to JSerra next year, the hopes are that this kindness by everyone will continue. We are plan-ning to hold this event next year in February and have more time to raise funds. It has been suggested that stu-dents could even sponsor a pet!!!!

Thank you to all who contributed! And, a special thank you to Beth Shaw and Pet Project for all their caring and hard work. NAMESTE!!!!!!

> By Ms. Gabriel

The event was so successful for both Christopher Lees and the shelter that the owners are talking about a second fund raiser – a “Spring Fling” event. Pet Project Foundation received a check for over $1200 for sales that evening.

Claws & Paws

Would you love to make a monthly contribution to the shelter or to a specifi c area of interest such as the Third Chance Program or special surgeries for dogs and cats? You have too much going on in your life to remember to donate each month? And, you are too busy to remember to do it? By giving us you’re Master-Card, Visa or American Express card number and designating the amount to be charged, you can make a big difference, and we’ll take care of the charges and credit the right account. Just call the Pep Project Foundation number, (949) 595-8899, and the Co-Treasurer, Barbara Goffman, will be glad to set it up for you.

Recurring Donations.

> By Ruth Rosen

Marcia Thompson Marsha DonigerFamily Hearing Cybel MaioJulie Walsh Victoria OlivaBarbara Bundschuh Lola SuchLee Hench Cindy CulhaneDiane Etchison Bill & Nonie FicklingHeidi Muther Tiffany GentileRaymond Kaplanski Julia SchneidermanTheodore & Carol Teacher Geoffrey ReeslundVictoria Seratelli Lorejo HulseBarbara Viktor Millie GobbleVeneta Moreno Marion CarlstromJohn Brooks Erin Rehard Laura King Betsy RoseMarilyn Lefebvre Lynette PhilllipsCharles & Gail Williams Donna RoatcapRalph Robertson Stephen OndrakoJ.Marie & Raymond Silva Dorothy ArevalosRichard & Robin Rutherford Lilo ZinnenKip & Kathleen Kinnings Patricia MeKeeMark & Cathy Kowalski F.J. MaguireBrad Albert Michael ZieglerTom & Dotty Hopper Lance & Lynn YoungCapt. & Mrs. W.M. Neel Moyra CrancerHilda Foley Veronica RiveraMaria Sullivan Sonya AndersonChristopher Bailey & Debra Bora Janet SobelAli Ardabilizadeh Sandra AckermanAshley Burns Patricia NicholsLisa Prieve Diane RickwaltElaine Godzak Victoria OlsenDan Carter Sr. Doris DillowMr. & Mrs. Edward Dunn Evelyn LoveDr. Charles Kovan Elaine MataSteve & Anne Backer R.B. Jutzi

Marie Schmidt Allen ProductsWesley Hollinger Donald WestonJames & Brenda Whitney Leighton DavisDavid & Shay Robison J.Diana FargoJoanne Childers & William Higgins Wendy NighWalter & Judy Kirchner Elizabeth GoddardHarry & Valerie Agger Suzanne GoldbergerDesert Shelter For Animals Katherine DeilyCliff & Mildred Hagenbuch Rebecca FactorJudy Saxon Lisa BuchananSusan Schletz Sandra HarlanJoe Moreno Carol WrightJames MiklichWilliam LollisKeith & Terry Allred James EvansMary Librande Barbara SmithDuane & Trecia Matekel Marian YoungMichelle & Gary Morgan Nan EideJerry & Theresa Stanners Lee MillerEileen Ohanesian Marjorie FrostWilliam A. Sandretto Eileen SweydBrad, Judy, & Shilo Brandmeier Joy BerryPaul & Bette O’BrienGlenda RosenNancy SmithKaren KulickBob & Paula Becker Connie ThadewaldtJim & Suzy WestCindy KeeBill & Sandy Stephens Nanette DouglasMichael & Linda McLeavyTammy Lang

To Jean St. Hilaire – thank you for your monthly donations to the harbor cats

Ann Cole – thank you for your monthly checks of support

Tracy Whittemore – We love what your American Express card does for us each month

Gifts Of Love

Thank you for your generous contribu-tions to the harbor cats with your purchase of the CD, “Shopping Days”Tom Ward Randall HodgesPatricia Rogowski Kathryn WalkerDeborah Downs Lindy HickmanDenis & Susan McLeavy Ann ChalfantR. Cantor David & Diane RollerMarka Quinn Joanne Grisaffi L.H. Thomas William NobleWilliam Whitman Sharon SnyderKathleen Morea Bob & Paula BeckerPatricia Chapman Shirley Jones

Susan Bowman raised $250 when she asked for donations to PPF in place of gifts at her 25 years service anniversary dinner. Thank you to those who gave cash, along with checks from: William ObrienCarol AbramsSharon BrownValerie RoyLaurie PeacherSherry Lichtenberger

Thanks to “The Neophytes” of Sts. Simon and Jude Church for their fund-raiser which resulted in food, a carrier, $147 in cash and a Petsmart gift card. We are most grateful.

The Moms’ Club of Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano brought the shelter a wonderful supply of heating pads, toys, treats, and blankets. The critters say thanks.

Alexa Romano together with Hannah Stolrow and Rachel Urioste are girl scouts from Troop 2444 who are working on their Bronze Award. They worked with Vista Del Mar Elementary School to hold a week long drive to collect supplies and money for the shelter. Over $500 worth was collected. WOW! Great work, girls.

The ladies of Laguna Niguel Community Park Jazzercise Class celebrated the 50th birthday of their teacher, friend and pet lover, Carol Meekins, by collect-ing $155 in donations for the shelter in her name.

Love to the animals from Spice, Fifi , Tom and Jerry, McKee, Shaker, and Minnie – the JSerra Yoga Classes – and a most appreciated $175 in donations.

A wonderful group of girls from Malcolm Elementary School in Laguna Niguel donated blankets, collars, beds, and other supplies needed by the shelter. Thank you, girls.

In memory of Patricia Grinnell 12-16-21 to 10-31-06She was called Pat. She dedicated her life to giving food and care for stray animals in Dana Point long before it had a shelter. The cats will be running to greet her, purring with thanks at the rainbow bridgeBob & Paula BeckerCarole DadurkaGloria OliverLinda Brown & Timothy HeinemannBetty TothChristian Science Society/ San Juan CapistranoMichael & Janet MacLeodMarion MasekLaurel ArmstrongJeanne MatherPamela SchulerEvy Rose

PETSIn memory of Jeff & Melanie Kings’ Haydn – Linda KingIn memory of Trevor and the future of Parker, adopted 11/06 – Chuck & Wanda WhiteIn memory of Freeway – Rita PeckIn memory of Mr. Grumps – Liz GilsonIn memory of our beloved cat, Rita – Lucy NelsonIn loving memory of Ellen Robinson’s pet, Annie – David & Sara WoodsIn memory of Nancy Howard’s pet, Goldie – Jane CollinsIn memory of Emily Mathews pet, Somber, a Café Calypso favorite – Pat & Fred BoumanIn memory of Hoover, companion and friend of Marilyn Maddox – Pat & Fred BoumanIn memory of Sarah & Robbie – Jan RittIn memory of our dear pets who give unconditional love – Sharon & Don VanderlanIn memory of Baxter – Cindy BeckerIn memory of Skeeter – Elizabeth HoughIn memory of our beloved Heidi – Susan & Terry TysonIn memory of Pepper & Clyde – Ethel SherbondyIn memory of Ethel Winters – Nancy MalinIn memory of Spunky & Daisy – Carolyn KennedyIn memory of our pets, Otus, Creston, and Tiffany – Stephen TurnerIn memory of Simba & Tigger – Barbara HowardIn memory of Emily Matthews’ Somber – David & Sara WoodsIn memory of Elle, a Kuranda dog bed donated by Tammy TidmoreIn memory of Malcolm, the best S.C. Shelter cat – Jo Ann BassettIn loving memory of Chloe – Mary PalysIn memory of our three kitties – Darrell Petroff & Donna RoatcapIn memory of Brueger, 13 yr. old golden retriever of Shirleen Diamond – Donna Roatcap

In memory of Lulu, pet therapy dog supreme – Cecelia LathamIn memory of Micaela & Honeybear – Rita AvilaIn memory of Sue Meserve’s pet, Max – Katharine MeserveIn memory of Mike & Lisa Zarkades’ pet, Kona – Gene & Lorraine AlleyIn memory of Logan – Cathy ZappalaIn memory of Gaby Root’s Jessie – Gerri GraefeIn memory of Julie McGhan’s pet, Lollipop – Mr. & Mrs. Harry LedermanIn memory of Charlie Biscuit, my grandchildren’s dog – Barbara ColeIn memory of Winkie – Kenneth VestalIn memory of P.J. – Sandra ToyamaIn memory of Mary Palys’s Chloe – Patricia BradyIn memory of Scruffy & Molly – Mr. & Mrs. Mayson NeelIn memory of Maureen Kurland’s beloved cat, Venice – Jo CareyIn memory of Cocina, long time companion of Reno & the Ransom & Lubert family – Gerri GraefeIn memory of Jake, long time companion of Jessie & the Root family – Gerri GraefeIn memory of Beau BTT, long time friend to Jen Gies – Gerri GraefeIn memory of Snitch – Terry & Joe BurnsIn memory of Bubba, Babe, & Rufus – Carol & Warren KramerIn memory of Hershey – James & Barbara HetzlerIn memory of Katie, Flash, Maggie, Bozo, Scruffy, Chichi & Zack – Sharon ProndzinskiIn memory of Marc Haimes Keeshond, George – Jim HaimesIn memory of Beay & Yoyo, beloved King Charles Spaniels of Debbie, Jennifer, & David – Christine PhotakisIn memory of Peter Steger’s pet, Jimmy – Brigitta BruinsIn memory of Wylie, my Boo-Boo face – Lisa SeaboldIn memory of Kona, the great dog chippers – Lisa PrieveIn memory of Albert, Sheila Roberts’ sheltie extraordinaire – Marion ShurtleffIn memory of Blaze – Tracy RussoIn memory of Mr.& Mrs. Howard Block’s Studley – Florence FainbargIn memory of Annie, Sundance & Skidmark – Laura Green & Kathy YhipIn memory of Bodi, pet of the Berke famiy – Derk & Britta BruinsIn memory of Boomer – Jerre & Dig TittleIn memory of Teddy, JR & Star, my beloved cockers – Cybel MaioIn memory of Bill & Lisa Pine’s Tuffer – Kerry Krisher & John FoleyIn memory of Coco – Hazel ChuIn memory of Studley, loving pet of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Block – Allan & Sandy FainbargIn memory of Steve & Jim’s Nipsey – Rosemarie Allaire-Bosson

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In memory of Dorothy Nelson’s pet, Little Mother – Jacqueline Ludlum In memory of Gloria, beloved pet of Dan & Karen Kulick – Mike & Corinne KulickIn memory of Charlie – Loris HalliwellIn memory of Jan Laakso’s Spot Louise – The Carter-Trout FamilyIn memory of Harley, Sandy Kirsch’s dog – Jane CollinsIn memory of my friend’s dog, Dumpling Hill – Marilyn NelsonIn memory of Wendy Hamner’s IMO Sam – Mom & PhilIn memory of the the Corridan Family’s Sandy, who gave unconditional love for over 16 years – Pat & Fred BoumanIn memory of Lisa & Gene Gerdes’ cat, Max – Shelley, Garry & Cisco OverstreetIn memory of Wrangler, beloved dog of Dave & Franca Podrug – Suzanne Delaney Lisa Leibovici John, Lisa, & Buster Zick Renee Ellis

PEOPLEIn memory or O.W. Stephens – from Roy & Elaine TullyIn memory of Dave Miller – Allen & Roberta PattonIn memory of Marie Tucker – Richard & Pauline LeeIn memory of Tommy Hopper and Naomi Tyson – Tom & Dotty HopperIn memory of Dorothy Jensen – Charles JensenIn memory of Charlotte Mork – Tom & Dottie HopperIn memory of my mother, June Englund – Eric EnglundIn memory of Merrill Johnson – Donna MainIn memory of Ethel Winters – Nancy MalinIn loving memory of Rula Outcault – Lucy NelsonIn memory of Gary Carr – Jo Ann CarrIn memory of my best friend, Mavis Cawthra – Pamela & Jim SchulerIn memory of Rita Peck’s mom, Frieda Konikowski – Carol Ann Anyan

In memory of Marilyn Maddox, San Clemente’s fi rst woman police offi cer and a great lover of animals – Pat & Fred Bouman Steve Hartman

ANIMALSFor the care of Maddie – Mr. & Mrs. Edward BrooksIn honor of our adopted pet, Nicholas, formerly Cuddle-Puff – The ForstersTo help the harbor cats – PMZ Pension Corp.With thanks for my wonderful Mister Kitty – Jeanne LockettIn honor of Honey- Kitty – Colette Justie

Thank you for the care PPF gave our “Boodie” before we adopted her – James & Anne RyderIn honor of my pet, Simon – Rachel SongerFor Bogart & Beckett – Jo CareyIn honor of our rabbit, Merritt, a great addition to our family – John & Nelza MeyerFrom Amy the German shepherd – Renate SchorleIn gratitude for my wonderful shelter dog, Valentino – Jeanne HellerIn honor of Red & Princess – Elaine JamA Christmas gift for the animals from Tina LanceIn honor of my pets, Abby & Pandora – Patricia DudleyIn honor of Bubbles & Beau – Betty DorrisIn honor of Mrs. Merrill Johnson’s pet, Spanky – Donna MainFor Adorable Henrietta – Joe & Rose Ann MageeIn honor of Muffi n – Hazel ChuIn honor of Lambeau – Robert & Kathy SteeleIn honor of our pet, Fritz – George & Doreen LohnesFor “Bear” – Connie ButoracIn honor of Rafferty, Hooligan & Tyler – The Lamont FamilyIn honor of Miss Kitty & Blackie – Marjan McFadzenIn honor of the family and friends of Fergus – Michelle & Martin O’DonnellIn honor of Marley – Andrea Leigh MillerIn honor of our Pom, Chloe – Scott & Ronette CharltonIn honor of Meg & Cleo, cats adopted 12/18 – Andrea Schmidt & Dave McDonnellIn honor of the animals – Melinda HowardIn honor of my Pom, Lulu – Lucille HarmonTo help defray the surgery of poor little “Boots” – Lori RosanoFor Namhee – Marion SinkwayHappy Valentine’s Day to the harbor cats – Joanne Grisaffi Thanks for allowing me to adopt Roxie – Connie ThadewaldtFor the staff, volunteers, and critters – Georgia Summers & Evelyn CawortTo help defray the cost of Sampson’s surgery – Ashley Burns Esther Horn Terry BurnsTo help support the Third Chance Program Jean Weiss Lawrence MillerComfy Kuranda beds for the dogs Jodie Carroll John Brooks

PEOPLEIn honor of Judy Davison’s 75th birthday – Ryna RothbergIn honor of Chad Peck – Rita PeckHappy 62nd anniversary, Cliff & Lou Hagenbuch – Steve & Mary HagenbuchHappy birthday, mom – Scott & Tanya GoffmanHappy birthday, Mark Brady – Gordon, the dog (adopted 1999) & familyIn honor of Becky Factor – Jacqueline GibsonMerry Christmas, Fred & Donna Yeaw – Kerry & Debra SemonsonWishing special joy to Mary Lea & Chris Wood – Tom & Dotty HopperIn honor of Mari Jane Gray & Gordon Thurner – Bob & Paula BeckerMerry Christmas, Michael Mulligan – Bob & Paula BeckerHappy holidays, Marlena Weisbrot – Bob & Paula BeckerIn honor of Ruth Caspari – Ruth StahlIn honor or Betty Davidson – Ruth StahlIn honor of Jean Hardy – Ruth StahlHappy birthday, Val – Roy & Diane SlyA Christmas gift in the name of Mr. & Mrs. James Currlin – Mr. & Mrs. ChiuminattaHappy holidays, John Currlin – Mr. & Mrs. Ed ChiuminattaIn honor of Becky Factor – Julie HetheringtonHappy holidays – Kay LehmacherIn honor of Jackie Ludlum – Lucy NelsonIn honor of Jim & Marcia Chase – Lucy NelsonIn honor of Tom, Linda, BJ and Kasey Wicks – Sheldon & Connie CohenIn honor of Megan & Brian Lau – Dana HowellIn honor of Loren Manoram – Dana HowellTo celebrate the wedding of Carol Hobaugh & Dan Kerkhoff – Peter BradshawIn honor of Tim Brooks – Dana HowellA donation to the harbor cats in honor of Evy & Frank Rose – David NapIn honor of Karin & Pat Dugan – Sherry & Hal ForsenIn honor of Lisa Poncino – Sherry & Hal ForsenIn honor of my grandchildren, Luke, Mike, Julie, Mikailin & Logan – Jeanette PerryIn honor of Mr. & Mrs. William Mortimer – Kathryn ChambersIn honor of Renee & Mark Schorle – Kathryn ChambersIn honor of Christopher Olsen – Kathryn ChambersIn honor of Jane Naka – Keith TakahashiHappy birthday, Georgia Summers – Liberty Kehoe

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Lost and abandoned animals have a second chance at a good life– thanks to the Pet Project Foundation (PPF) and the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. The mission of the Pet Project Foundation is “to enhance the quality of life of all companion animals in a pro-humane manner through compassion, responsibility, education and service”. Nowhere is this mission better exemplifi ed than through our ongoing support of the shelter. This special shelter provides food, housing, exercise, medical care, and love for homeless animals until they are reunited with their owners or permanent, loving homes are found. Call PPF at 949-595-8899 or visit our web site at: www.petprojectfoundation.org

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