Winter 2020

New Year/New Chances to Make a Difference

Our First Cat Cafe

Animal Stories

Is Your Pet a Pet Therapy Candidate?

Photo credit: Laura Dajoraite/LauraPhotos.com

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on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. By following, liking, engaging and sharing, you’re helping spread the word about our animals, and that helps them get adopted more quickly. We can’t overstate the power and importance of each interaction on our pages. Sharing a cute picture, an animal in need of adoption, a video or story, could be the reason an animal finds a forever family.

Thousands of people made a difference in 2019 and as a result, we adopted out more animals than any other time in our history! These folks donated money, time and gifts to help our animals and we are eternally thankful.

We also receive donations in honor or memory of a person or pet. Those contributions to our organization make such a big difference for our animals every year and we are honored to share those names in this issue.

Thank you all for your help in 2019. I invite you to join me as I too pledge to make a difference for our animals in 2020.

Tom Van WinkleExecutive Director

Making a difference means “to have a significant effect on a person or situation.”

If my tests in school were this easy, I think I would have found it much more enjoyable. But, as I often found in school, there’s only partial credit for such a basic answer. The definition above leaves off some very “significant” parts of what it means to make a difference.

In 2020, the PRRC will encounter many more ways to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. We ask you to join us in helping make that difference. Here are a few examples we can all consider:

The first is the most obvious, but I’ve got a different spin on it. I’m sure you know that helping over 1,500 animals a year is an expensive undertaking and we could not do it without the financial support we receive. This year, we’re asking donors to consider making a monthly gift. Right after the holidays, and for the months following, donations are typically low which makes gifts especially impactful during this time of year. A $10 monthly gift may not seem like a lot, but with a large quantity of monthly donors, the results are impressive.

A second way to make a difference is to engage with us on social media. Follow us

Director’s Letter | Tom Van Winkle

New Year, New Chances to Make a Difference

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Events that Make a Difference for our AnimalsCheers to the Cat CafeOur first Cat Cafe this past November gave guests ample time to play with cats and kittens while enjoying a relaxing environment, coffee and treats. At the same time, it provided our resident felines with fantastic socialization time and they loved it! Visitors signed up for a one-hour timeslot and got to relax in our Elinor & Jake Brickman Education Center which was transformed into a cafe, complete with lounge chairs, cat trees, cat toys and of course, cats.

The $10 registration fee allowed us to raise more funds to help pay for all of our felines’ ongoing maintenance and care, and our guests all loved their special time in the cafe.

Our thanks to Hash Stacks of Western Springs for their ongoing donation of coffee to our facility, and to Courageous Bakery & Cafe in Elmhurst for donating treats for our guests.

More visitors will be able to enjoy this unique opportunity for a “feline and coffee fix” at future Cat Cafes. Please watch our website and social media for details!

Photos with Santa Paws for a CauseThis annual event continues to grow and thrive. On Saturday, December 7th, the PRRC was transformed into a winter wonderland complete with unique gift vendors, holiday treats, a children’s choir and, of course, Santa Claus.

With nearly 50 photo sessions filled during the 3-hour event, volunteer photographer Laura Dajoraite (LauraPhotos.com), had her hands full accommodating all of the attendees and their furry friends. The event was made possible by our sponsor, Tina Tzinares from State Farm. Vendors offered unique ornaments, greeting cards, soaps, lotions, dog toys and more, while children from the Miller Music Studio treated everyone to the sounds of the season, and our youngest attendees were able to make a DIY plate for Santa.

Photos with Santa Paws will return in 2020 for another dose of holiday fun and fundraising to help our animals.

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The Sheltered LifeTandy and Luka Go Home

How do two puppies end up growing up in a shelter? Puppies typically get adopted as soon as they come through the door! But sometimes it just takes time to get a pet into the perfect home. Tandy and Luka were those unique cases of shelter puppies who became shelter dogs while they waited for their forever families.

Additionally, they both happened to have that little bit of extra spunk and sass that made them somewhat challenging to handle. Looking at both of their adorable faces, you’d never imagine they would have a hard time getting adopted, but because their personalities were larger than life, and their bodies were still growing and trying to contain all of their energy, they were each a handful to manage.

With time, consistent training from staff and volunteers, and lots of TLC and opportunities to get out and socialize like typical dogs (Tandy even got to visit Two Bostons in Wheaton to pick out toys in their store and visit with Santa!), these two grew into the amazing and unique dogs they were each meant to be. And that led them to the amazing and unique families who were each the perfect match for them.

Adopting an animal and giving them that beautiful second chance at a great life, is up at the top of the list of ways to make a difference. We cannot thank all of our adopters enough for making the choice to help an animal in need with the ultimate gift of a forever home.

“giving them that beautiful second chance at a great life”

Luka

Tandy

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Joseph the WarriorAfter living his entire life in shelters, Joseph was faced with another challenge: MAJOR SURGERY

Joseph’s story illustrates the struggles some animals endure on their journey to adoption, but it also exemplifies the beautiful resilience they show us each and every day.

Joseph came to us with his brother Frank on August 31. They had both lived together in shelters their entire lives. Joseph appeared to be the more confident of the two; Frank wasn’t really sure how to navigate the world without him. We work hard to give our animals the best chance for happy endings, but the reality of adopting out two big black dogs together presented a daunting task.

We worked on enrichment activities with Frank so he could learn he didn’t have to be scared without Joseph. Our dog walkers spent extra time with him outside letting him explore at his own pace. Slowly but surely, Frank gained the confidence he needed and was ready for his forever home, which he found quickly.

That left Joseph. During his exam, our veterinarian, Dr. Kristin, found an old fracture to his knee cap. It had healed improperly and caused him significant pain and discomfort. His other leg compensated well and all of the joints looked great, so an orthopedic specialist recommended amputation for the best chance at a pain-free outcome. Dr. Kristin performed the challenging surgery and Joseph rebounded beautifully and quickly, adapting well to his new tripod status.

We are thrilled to share that Joseph is healed and living his happily ever after in an ideal forever home with a retired veteran who is ready to shower him with love and give him the life he so deserves. We salute you, Joseph the Warrior, and your wonderful adopter!

With funding from the Irving & Phyllis Millstein Foundation for Animal Welfare, we have created the Millstein Vaccination Program (MVP) to assist pet owners in need, in getting their pets the basic care they need to remain healthy and happy

The traveling clinic brings vaccinations and low-cost micro-chipping into communities to help lessen the cost of medical care for pets, and provides them at convenient locations

Watch our website home page, our social media pages and your email for upcoming clinic dates and locations.

Millstein Vaccination Program

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Heads & TailsDecompression Time: The Rule of 3-3-3There is nothing more exciting than making that love connection in the shelter with your new pet and bringing them home to start your new life together. But what sometimes gets forgotten in all of that excitement, is the fact that things can change from that love-at-first-sight moment, to the reality of your pet’s adjustment to her new life. You may have heard of the 3-3-3 Rule, but if not, please read on to get a better understanding of what it takes to let your new pet fully blossom in her new home. First of all, consider all of the change going on for your pet. Your home is new to her, you are new to her and possibly other family members and other pets are all new. This can cause anxiety in the calmest, most laid back of pets… and humans for that matter! Your pet who may have behaved one way in the shelter environment, may now behave differently with all of the new stimuli she is processing. This is the time when you are building your bond with your new pet, and it takes time. We recommend breaking it down into parcels of time: 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months: 3 DAYS: At this time marker, everything is still very new for your pet and it can be overwhelming. This is

a stressful time and can change your pet’s behavior temporarily. Some will test boundaries during this crucial period and some might be scared and even try to hide. Not to worry… just be patient. 3 WEEKS: By now your new pet should be aware that this is a safe place with people that can be trusted. She’s learning the routines, all of the players and the schedule. She’s getting comfortable and letting down her guard. In some cases, negative behaviors will subside. In other cases, negative behaviors that were masked by stress, might crop up. If negative behaviors surface, again, just be patient. It takes more time for everything to finally settle. 3 MONTHS: Now we’re at the time marker when things should have all settled… your pet knows you, knows her home, and the repetition of routine, feeding, love and care has built to this point and will continue to grow. While every pet, situation and home is different, these general time markers do hold true in most cases and are a great way to assess where you and your new pet are in the process of settling in and becoming the forever family you were always meant to be.

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Making a Difference Through Fostering & VolunteeringLooking for a way to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in the new year? Consider fostering and volunteering to make a big impact. Our budget, funded solely by donations, could not sustain the staff needed to manage the larger volume of animals we can now rescue in our larger facility. That’s where our fosters and volunteers come into the picture to make it all possible.

Fostering Saves LivesWe often find ourselves overrun with animals in need. Among them can be pregnant animals, orphaned kittens and puppies and animals in need of recovery time just to name a few. Foster care provides these special needs animals with a quiet place where they can thrive. Because of our foster families, animals who might not otherwise be adopted, are able to find loving forever homes.

Foster Failure? We hear this question all the time: “What if I don’t want to bring my foster back?” First of all, if you bond with your foster and decide to keep him, that is most definitely NOT a failure. In fact it is a foster success because you skipped that animal right to its final goal: finding a home. Take Freddie Purrcury. He was our FIV+ cat who had been with us for 100 days. He was a super cool cat who had appeared on WGN and wowed everyone with his relaxed vibe. Our Volunteer and Foster Coordinator Kelsey Barry decided to foster him to give him a break from the shelter. That break turned into forever and Freddie is now being spoiled rotten by his mama Kelsey.On the flipside, we have a lovely foster family with a 17 year old daughter who does all of the work fostering our special needs pets to help get them ready for adoption. She was sad dropping back off the first litter of kittens she fostered, but then went on to ask if she could keep the supplies so she could do it again! For some, fostering is the perfect way to make a difference without the lifetime commitment.

What’s Involved?Becoming a foster is a quick process. Just sign up online, come in for a 20-30 minute orientation, fill out a few forms and you’re ready. We provide everything needed. Our fosters never need to spend a dime.

Work Study ProgramsWe offer work study programs for individuals with disabilities, veterans and more to help prepare them for the work world. We help them and they help us, so it’s a very mutually beneficial program. From Veterans Affairs groups to organizations like Acacia, Helping Hands and Menta, we are thrilled to provide this opportunity. Contact Kelsey@hinsdalehumanesociety.org for more information.

Volunteers: We Want You!Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. And we’re always in need of more! Volunteering with us is flexible and easy, with a variety of opportunities available all day long and into the evening. Whether it’s working in the dog and cat kennels, walking dogs, cat socializing, greeting or working events, there is something for everyone. We could not be more thankful to our wonderful volunteers for all they do. To learn more about opportunities and how you can become a volunteer, visit our website and fill out an application, or contact Kelsey@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

Before Foster Care After Foster Care

Freddie Purrcury

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Make a Difference with your PetDo you have a pet who might make a great pet therapy candidate? Volunteering with your pet is rewarding AND makes a difference in the community. Animals are truly medication without side effects and pet therapy provides mental and physical health benefits to patients, as well as educational advantages to students.

Our programs now operate as Therapaws Pet Therapy and we offer volunteer teams unique ways to give back to our community by working with:

Eldercare CommunitiesLibraries and SchoolsSpecial Education Classrooms

Hospital VisitsOutpatient TherapyHospice Patients

We have more requests in any given month than we can possibly fill with our current 50+ volunteer teams. If you and your pet have a special bond and enjoy working with people, there’s a world of rewarding opportunities waiting for you! For more information and program requirements, please contact Deborah Kraus at 630-323-5630 x32 or pet.therapy@hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Quotes That Illustrate The Impact Of Therapaws Pet Therapy

“Staff and students are still talking about Bosco and Jango’s last visit. Dietre and Mike (Bosco and Jango’s handlers) are incredibly patient and warm when interacting with our students. We can’t thank you enough for providing this wonderful opportunity for us!” - Karen Boozell, Rush University Day School

“Thank you for coming to The British Home (in December). My husband will be 98 yrs. old (this month). His name is “E” and he is a WWll veteran. He is in the British home for rehabilitation. He hopes to come back home where I want him very much. “E” loves dogs and once owned three. JJ brightened his spirits. Though he is currently in isolation and you could not enter his room, the greeting in the doorway was absolutely wonderful. Thanks again.” - E’s wife after a visit to Cantata (formerly The British Home)

“Pet therapy has been very therapeutic to our patients on the Behavioral Health unit. It improves motivation to participate in treatment and lessens worry, anxiety, and pain. That brief time spent on our unit influences not just our patients’ happiness but also their health. Our staff looks forward to the pet visits as well.” - Pam Pinto, AMITA Health Adventist Hinsdale Hospital

Elisabeth and Dolce at AMITA Health

Bosco at Rush University Day School

JJ at Cantata (British Home)

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Summer Camp Registration Opens February 5thWinter time means time to start making your summer camp plans! Summer learning + fun = Summer Camp at the PRRC!

Our 2019 camps sold out early, so be sure to register soon to save your child’s space for our 2020 camps. Registration goes live on Two-Five (2/5)! Children entering 1st-9th grade will enjoy hands-on learning and animal interaction.

FOUR UNIQUE CAMPS ARE OFFERED: Pet Care (1st-2nd grades) Animal Adventures (3rd-4th grades) Animal Careers (5th-6th grades) Animal Advocates (7th-9th grades)

Our youngest campers stay onsite at our facility and will enjoy visits from special pet guests every day. Older campers get to enjoy a mix of guest speakers, pet visitors and field trips by chartered school bus. Dates, times and more information can be found on our website. Under the Programs & Services menu look for Summer Camp.

Camp Registration opens February 5th with an Early Bird Discount for those registered by April 1st. Have your child join us for all of the fun and adventure!

Birthday Parties at the PRRCLooking for a unique birthday party location for the young animal lover in your life? Book your child’s 2020 birthday party with us!

Picture a fun animal-themed party with all proceeds going to help support homeless animals. The cost is $300 for up to 24 children. Reservations are held with a $100 deposit and can be made up to one year in advance. Spring and Summer weekends are filling up fast, so book early to secure your date.

For more information visit our website and search for Birthday Parties. For inquiries or to book your party, please contact Jen Gordon, jen.gordon@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

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Ways to Give and Make a DifferenceBecome a Part of HistoryThe Carla E. Fisher Memorial Garden, is a reflective area located in front of our building. It serves as a space for our pets and volunteers to unwind after a walk, get some exercise or just enjoy the weather and be outside of the kennels.

Personalized bricks filled with loving words in honor of pets and people make this an inspirational space. Custom laser-engraved patio bricks are a beautiful tribute and will become a permanent part of history for generations to come, all while helping homeless animals. Bricks can be inscribed in honor, or in memory of an animal or animal lover, a donor’s name, family name or business name. Gifts and order forms will be accepted through February 14, 2020. For orders placed after that date, installation will take place in 2021.

For more information about our Memorial Brick Program, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/help/memorial-bricks. For questions, please contact Deborah Kraus at pet.therapy@hinsdalehumanesociety.org or 630-323-5630 x32. Thank you for your kind and generous compassion shown to all those who are honored and remembered.

Match Me Up CampaignsWe work with individual donors and businesses to create campaigns that directly benefit our “harder to adopt” dogs and cats through waived adoption fees, specialized training, personalized promotion and enrichment.

Corporate Partnerships We welcome corporate groups looking for ways to give back through various partnership opportunities to create meaningful team building experiences while supporting us and our mission.

Community Involvement With expanded services comes the goal of extended partnerships with a broader base of community organizations and businesses. Our leadership is committed to consistent, proactive outreach to share its story with the different communities in its service region. And now we can also share our space and are inviting businesses and nonprofit groups into our new home to use our facility for their own functions.

Contact Jacki Rossi at jacki.rossi@hinsdalehumanesociety.org or 630-323-5630 x12 for more information about these opportunities.

Community Partner, Tina Tzinares and her newly adopted HHS pup, Princess Butterball

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Foundations• The Allstate Foundation• Enterprise Holdings

Foundation• Christopher Family

Foundation• TIF Foundation Fund• Rose Houston Charitable

Foundation• Pledgeling Foundation• Amazon Smile Foundation

Grants• Wanda Muntwyler

Foundation• Collins Family Heritage

Foundation Matching Gifts• Bank of America Matching

Gifts• US Bank Foundation

Employee Matching Gift Program

• Apple Matching Gifts Program

• Microsoft Giving Campaign

• Expedia Matching Program

Sponsors• Klepacki & Blair• Illinois Dermatology

Institute• Ebert Fine Art Portraiture• The Village Children’s

Academy• State Farm - Tina Tzinares• AMITA Health• RML Specialty Hospital Organizations• Advantage Consulting

Engineers, LLC• St. Paul Church by the

Lake• PEO Chapter JD• OCD & Anxiety Center• St. John of the Cross• United Airlines Employee

Giving & Volunteer Platform

• Single Source, Inc.• Girl Scouts GCNWI• True Value Hardware• Kiwanis Club of La

Grange• Kate Spade Store• New Leash On Life• Vestor Capital, LLC• AVMA Professional

Liability Insurance Trust

• Sarantakis Law Group• Follett Higher Education

Group• Shelter Friends• Grace Episcopal Church• AMITA Health - Adventist

St. Thomas Hospice• Sweet Ali’s Gluten Free

Bakery• Tootsie Roll Industries• Oak Brook Kennel Club• The Alben F. Bates and

Clara G. Bates Foundation• Madison Dearborn

Partners• Chicago Corgi Cavalcade• Hinsdale Peak Networking

Group In Kind• Amanda Austin• Richard Avery• Nathan Ball• Dan Benedict• Mark Berlin Household• Kim Biskup• Lynne Bloomfield

Household• Melissa Bowen• Robert Breivogel• Kelly Brichta• Kaylynn Brown• Wes Buege• Conor Burke• Linda & Gregory Cameron• Dennis Canfield

Household• Deb Carmazzi• Frank & Barbara

Castiglione• Jen Coffey• Coldwell Banker• Cordia Senior Residences• Ellen D’Aquila• Renee Delacruz• John Dennison• Matt & Megan Di Cianni• Serena DiCianni• Theresa Dohler• Tom Elbrecht Household• John Evans• Faithful Circle Quilters• Gloria Fiorentino

Household• Jennifer Flores• Elena & Luke Gery• Girl Scout Troop 75541• Tiffany P. Glass

Household• Sarah Glitto• Matthew Gresge

Household• Justin & Abigail Grunwald• Chris Hardy-Atwell

• Katie Healy• Patty Heiser• Karen Henderson

Household• Patrick & Barbara Hickey• Hinsdale Nurseries• Hinsdale South High

School• Debbie & Richard Hood• Linda Hordorwich• Phyllis Hough• Edward Huskisson

Household• Gerald A. Jablonski

Household• Marnie Joy• Brian Kann• Ravi Kiran• Michael Knipp• Janice Kocek• Patti Kolewe• Lindsey Koshgarian• Michele Kowalski• Andriana Kritikos• Lawrence & Geraldine

Labash• Fredericka Laux• Judy Luczak Household• Michael Lupetini• Pam Mack• Lauren Mariduena• Judy Mayor• Sharon McCauley

Household• Amanda McMahon• Jan Miller• Anthony & Sarah Mladek• Moody Household• Bridget Nagel• Mariclare O’Connor• Anjali Peterson• Jennifer Pohlenz

Household• Megan Rainey• Michael Romano

Household• Kristina Royal• Gloria Salazar• Brian Schwartz Household• Ava Smetana• Leslie Smith Household• Lidia Tarzynski• Scott Thick• Claire Tiegen• Arthur & Carissa Tran• Robert Vacek• Lore Venable• Elizabeth Weselak

Household• Pam White• Lauren Workman• James Young

Paws & HeartsA Big Thank You To All of Our Sponsors and Community Partners

Spotlight on our Community Partners State Farm - Tina Tzinares

Community partnerships are vital to the work we do at HHS for many reasons; advocacy, awareness, engagement and financial support are just a few. Nothing brings us more happiness than working together for the betterment of our animals and our community programs.

That’s why we are grateful for our partnership with Tina Tzinares - State Farm Insurance Agent (pictured left). Tina was not only born and raised in Hinsdale, but she is a second generation State Farm Agent in Illinois. She works throughout the Hinsdale area including Willowbrook and Burr Ridge. In addition to helping people with their insurance needs, education and advocacy is part of her business model.

Giving back to the community is very important to Tina and she and her team do so in many different ways. Tina Tzinares State Farm was there to sponsor our Grand opening in November 2018, was a part of our Oktoberfest in the fall of 2019, and most recently sponsored our HHS Photos with Santa Paws event.

We have also been the beneficiary of State Farm’s Quotes for Good program. This support helps our animals so much and allows us to continue to grow programming throughout our communities.

To top it all off, Tina adopted our very own Princess Butterball in November and gave her a forever home just in time for the holidays. We have a feeling it’s the start of a beautiful friendship! We look forward to partnering with Tina and her team in the future and getting visits from Princess B. If you have any questions about her services, please visit https://tinainsuresme.com or call (630) 789-1866.

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In Honor of PeopleAbby Przyzycki by Jayesh Hines-ShahAlex & Greta Ciessau by Cynthia MercadoAlexis Taylor Scholtens by Patty PowellAmy Bailey by Annie KipermanAnders & Finn Dochoff by Karin DochoffAndrea Mugnolo by Beth CostelloAnna Meyer by Joyce MeyerAvis Crasko by Ellen BryanBirthe Hansen by Kirsten ParsonsBob Mullenbach by Philiip Raskini, AnonymousBrayden & Christopher Larabee by Gail AvgerisBrian Cassain by Mike Cassain, Steffanie Cisco, AnonymousCaden & Conner Schwartz by Nicole Soltes, Janeen Kopale Baird, Sherif MekhailCarmen Mercado by Cynthia MercadoChristina Ferrer by Allison Lulu, Brooke Collins, Karen PlazaClaire Teegen by Brian DempseyDana & Anthony McKinney by David DrobotDavid Regnery by Renton BrodieDebbie DeStefano by Debbie Barnum, Gail Dusek, Jan EdelsonDeborah & Seamus Jamieson by Virginia JamiesonDemetra Avgeris by Gail AvgerisDolores Carroll by Patricia SteenDonald Mudra by Alexandria HabenichtDonna Marie Svaicer by John OskvarekDr. Aaron Vigil by Ann Boisclair, Jeffrey JensDr. Kristin by Lauren TvrdikEllen Morgan by Bob SchwarzFiona Freiss by Heather ManningGabby Gjeldum by Renata MasilionyteGeorge Miller by Christine LaforceGina Avgeris by Gail AvgerisGrayson Shepard by Kristen Tagliere, Laurie Haning, AnonymousHailey Ann by AnonymousHarry Hughes by Heather ManningHope Wiggins by Heidi Bonjean, Jill Corr, Moira Zellner, Sara NiemiecJack, Max, Dash, Joseph & Jordan Pet Pawtrol Service Learning by Cheryl LyonsJames Clapacs by Allison DavisJames Kolzow by Janet KolzowJamie Breslin by Colleen MaguireJane Sunderland by Mark Swanson

Janice Skala by James WierdakJim Avgeris by Gail AvgerisJoanna Barcelona by Lauren CahoonJudy & Pam Julison by Vicki JacobsenJuliette Wiggins by Hope WigginsKaren & Marc Baumann by Vicki AhlquistKate Steigbigel by Kate Schmelka, AnonymousKaterina Stathakis by Debra BrunsKathryn Cragg by Karen WeissKathy Hanley by Sheila PontKelsey Barry by Elisa StewackKelsey Leathers by Kelly Alghaben, Quentin Ratay, AnonymousKristine Mangano by Cheryl NapoliLana Chiarito by Caira BarbanenteLaura Donahue by Judy and Charles PortaLauren Mariduena by Melissa CapizziLen Serwat by Sheralynn Joy, Tony Sekara, AnonymousLiam John by Alison Carithers, Jennifer Dixon, Jennifer Mishos, Joan Schaffer, Kelly Verrecchia, Michael Lambe, Ryan Macander, Sandra Munizzo, Sinisa VidakovicLily Fountain by Kevin CunninghamLily Huffman by Erin Campbell, Kenneth J. Diubek, Meredith Leigh Bailey, AnonymousLily Kovacs by Kelly McMullenLucy Messersmith by Gina PadgettLudwig Macik by Carole CechLuke Cooper by Ashley RoweMaddie Gilhooley by Sara EmmerichMargaret De Young by Sam LewisMax Colomb by David Collins, Sarah ColombMax Davis by Lindsay ProctorMelissa Eileen by AnonymousMichael Carling by Katie CarlingMichelle Szcz by Paul Oszapinski, Sean SheltonMike & Heather Kelly Family by Heath MielkeMike North by Vinaya SharmaMolly Bottari by Ellen McCormickMolly Sanchez by The Sanchez FamilyNeal Kiran by Fauzia McGuire, Jennifer KellyNerida Thomas by Lara MatricariaNicolas Pawula by Jordan ItkowitzNorah Luedtke by Christina DardickPaul Carlson by Kip CarlsonPaul Hollis by Bonnie JohnsonPaul Petersen by Cindy Robertson Baudoin, Kat Mcghee, Rich Ackerman, Scott Koblenz, Tami Paciorak, Anonymous

Paula Steiskal by AnonymousPedro Ortega by Jacqueline FroehlichPlumm DeLaCruz by Zoe GradPreston Lavin by Carol BernickRachel Stein by Marcia Goldstick, Eliza Stern, Neil Stern, AnonymousRER Cat Persons by Mary LongRosemary DeVicio by Doris LamoureuxSamantha C by Megan BloydSarah Sullivan by Matthew BoothScott Ball by Lauren BrownShaan Dalal by Adena Hartstein, Amanda Schiller, Ami Dalal, Brian Harting, Douglas Matton, Jay Dalal, Julie Yoder, Katie Smith, Kudur Sastry Murali, Leslie Owens, Marina Gastevski, Melissa Bayan, Melissa Brown, Ona Gurevicius, Ravi Rajagopal Kiran, Samir Shah, Steven Loman, AnonymousShaan Murali by Peter Meyers, Amy WysockiSheila Lewis by Sam LewisSue & Chuck Kohlhepp by James WierdakTena Hurst-Grivas by Brian White, Elise Steichen-Altamore, Margaret EscoeTessa Data by Jennifer DataThe Robin Heffernan Family by Martin EgelTheodore Lange by Beth CostelloValerie Jozwiak by Dennis JozwiakVinaya Sharma by Elisabeth JansenZarah Cogswell-Tilton by Anonymous

In Honor of PetAll the Gorski pets by Cheryl GorskiAllie Konezney by Karen McGill-KonezneyAmber & Moose Beardsley by Ralph BeardsleyAura by Elisa StewackAurora Ellison by Dolores EllisonBaron by Suzanne BiezeBaxter Sticklen by Linda SticklenBeauty by Jacqueline FaskBella Lassiter by Sue LassiterBella Mc Kee by Eleanor Mc KeeBlackie Klima by Laura Olsen KlimaBluebelle by Judith A HorvathBuster, Max & Bajie Szulc by Barbara SzulcCalli Besso by James BessoChicky & Max Novak by Diane NovakClara & Calie Lukowitz by Gregory LukowitzCoco Casey by Amy CaseyDottie Dunne by Joan Dunne

IN HONOR & MEMORYThe following list reflects the generous response of our supporters as of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019

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Eleanor Gregory by Alice GregoryElrie, Cassie, Tony Eshleman by Judith EshlemanFargo, Conrad, Frida, Frances Zoriah by Carol MorencyFranky & Sammy Turnbull by Sandra TurnbullFrisky Nemec by Charlene NemecGiada Herrold by Paul HerroldHarrison Lumley by Frank LumleyIvy De Boer by Margaret FlynnJake Eipers by Carole EipersJasper & Stanley Barlow by Scott BarlowKasey Kwasniewski by Eileen KwasniewskiKatie, Saba & Kaldi Musick by Desiree KupchekKatrina Straka by Sara StrakaKirby McTigue by Laura McTigueKirby Patrick by Daniel Patrick, Mary Carol WitryKodiak Tarullo by Daniel TarulloLeibchen Kraus by Carla & Gary WalentaLittle Grey Stray by Allison KapaLuigi by Doreen PetenesMaggie Flosi by Floro FlosiMardi Penrod by Timothy PenrodMarley Gallo by Jane GalloMax & Luigi Petenes by Doreen PetenesMax Mazza by Jeanne MazzaMickey Finn by Barbara HickeyMimi by Christine HolmMinnie Nemec by Joyce NemecMinnie, Smooch, Benny, Watson Biel/Bielfeldt by Laury WestburyMiss Piggy Kostrzak by Darlene KostrzakMolly by Margaret HannonOdin Aeling by Nicole ButlerOliver Lindstrom by Kathy LindstromOliver Wardecker by Jay SchaldeckerPatches Bartels by Gail BartelsPeaches Dedic by Dale ZilligenPipi Neils by John NeilsRaven Abramski by Barb AbramskiRippy Johnson by Patricia JohnsonRollie Kulas by Lilia KulasRusty Redd & Bella Wolfir Montalbano by Mark MontalbanoRusty Redd, The Follett Dog by Arlene CookSocks, Ginger, Simon & BJ House by Jeanne HouseSparky Jacobs by Christopher JacobsStanley Barlow by Scott BarlowTippy & Shadow by Michelle Kik-HolbrookTobie & all our Akitas by Kay McCollomTrigger Jefferson by Jacquelyn JeffersonTucker & Lulu Murphy by Dayna MurphyWalter Kenney by Kathryn KenneyWatson Biel by John BielWilla Mehler by Patricia MehlerZiva Phepee by John NeilsZuzu Chitester by Kenneth Chitester

In Memory of PersonAlan Kitzer by Helen RacanAlan Pryka by Edward UliassiAllison Taylor by Robert TaylorAmy Jackson by Phil HansenAvis Crasko by Alison Coughlin

Bernard by Marilyn LangeBertha Belzer by Stanley StrahanBetty Trescott by Bob Trescott, Chris Hood, G. Ross Forbes, Gary Waight, Kenneth Kornada, Michael Driscoll, Peter Wilt, Richard Wagner,Robin Matunas, Tanya Foster, Terri Carbiener, The Koranda Family FoundationBill Heidorn by David Harvey, Linda Kostuba, Michael PetrucelliBill Misik by David RussellBilly Schreiber by Lois MejdrichCandace Gay Nesbitt by Nancy HarrityCandace Nesbitt by Sharon Lindeman, Jane AlwinCarol Sawyer by Robert DrayCharlie & Nellie Burno by Catherine SandersChet Moculeski by Eleanor MoculeskiChris Wagner by Jason Scheel, Jennifer Artley, Linda CartelliChristopher Wagner by James Sylvester Griffith, Theresa O’RourkeClaudius Diedrich by Mary ConroyDonna Svaicer by Christopher Yetter, Debbie Loughman, Gary Modesto, Gary Modesto, Gregory Hannah, Katherine ZogasDoris Day by Judy LarosaDr Leona Shell by Sharon Jakubka Eugene & Dorothy Robenhorst by Donna Godel Eugene Kalinski by Alicia CoughlinEunice Wickstrom by Diane BacastowFrances Metropoulos by Angeline Petko, Dawn Earley, Demetrios Metropoulos, Glenn Petko, Mary Christine PetkoFrank & Mary Rita Beykirch by Kathleen HanleyFrank Vrba by Helen Hess, Virginia KasparGail Ann Borisck by Herbert Taylor, Kathryn Baas, Kevin HannonGail Williams by Amy HalmGail Winters by Lois MejdrichGeoffrey A. Karasek by Sue & Jerry RoseGeorge Ernkovich by Debra ConnerHank Gosker by John NoellHarriet Edwards by Benjamin Smith, Catherine McNulty, Christine Falasco, Donald Treis, Eileen M Zaba, Janet Henshaw, Joyce Hahn, Julie Howard, Linda Zulaski, Mari Rendich, Marie Amoruso, Martha Brzozowski, Shelly Carbone, AnonymousHeidi Gebauer by Al Wittershein, Bonita Lock, Carol Gavin, Carol Hendrich, David Papa, Deborah Anderson, Geoff Clam, John Zumpano, Kathy Alviza, Linda Becker, Matt McNaughton, Sandra Pouleson, Stephen Jones, Westmont Automotive Inc, Family and FriendsHelen Szafranski by Mary Ellen CahillHelmut Gosker by Frank Falbo, Jane Fiala, Karen Kirchner, Lennine Occhino, Melody Hamer, Stephanie Vasconcellos, True Value Hardware, Valerie InsignaresJack Moriarty by Bruce MakiJack Rogulic by Boz BulovicJacque Bond by Gregory BondJean Trzos by Anthony TrzosJimmy McCarthy by Jennifer VossJohn “Jack” Moriarty by Eliisa Quinn

John Kasko II by Nancy KaskoJordan Crist by Kimberly AgriestiKaren Kindt by Michelle MorganKathleen Abel by Marilyn ScarbroughLauren Tandy by Andrew Darrell, Anyeshka Pavlik, Christie Hicks, Craig Laughton, David Caldwell, Delia Barrack, E Bell, Jenifer Zeno, John Finnegan, Kelly Harvey, Kimberly Rainwater, Laura Ramos, Lauren Anderson, Lauren Whittenberg, Mary Barber, Peter Harnik, Renee May, Susan Fuller, Susan Wiley, the Munson Family, Vickie Domanus, Victoria BaronLeela Rani Choudry by Sudha YalamanchiLeo Hayden by Melissa DeLaRosa, Paul DebuigneLinda Ladd by Joseph Jesensky, Lisa Eckert, Sharon Lelko, Shirley TsourmasLisa Deering by Julie HafnerLoretta Pearson by Russell PearsonLouis Agresto by Marie AgrestoMagdalene Rose Bonefas by Josephine JerakMaggie Bonefas by James CheskoMarge Bellisario by Polly WilkinsonMarge Kessler by Mary Ellen CahillMarion Baratta by Deborah & Stephen KrausMary Ann Lewis by Bruce JablonskiMia De Phillips by Ronald PaprockiMike by Jean StonesiferMolly Creely by Karen BoozellMoree Venard by Deborah & Stephen KrausNancy Bode by Patricia BodeNancy Nasharr by William EakinsNancy Weber by Amanda Hirsh, Denny Weber, Mary PakNeil Pellicci by Barry FreymarkNicole Dondero by Wendy MavesPat Fese by Myrna FesePaul Carlson by Cynthia May, Melanie SalvesenPaul Wendt by Joyce WendtRosemary Vecchio by Maureen Restivo, Nancy CusackSandra Voyda by Alice Swiatek, Marijo Stuart, Patricia SalbergSherry Anne Albertson by Elizabeth WheelerStella Townsend by Jean JanecekStevie Puhr by Geri KinnearTeresa Woodward by Vinaya SharmaTom Abraham by Alice AbrahamTracie Catino by Beth DebsTrenna Hoppe by Laurie HoppeViola Polak by Carol Polak, Debra Sepe, Denise Polak, Joan Bandringa, Maralyn HotchkissVirginia Beutler by Adrienne BeutlerVirginia McKinnon by Deborah & Stephen KrausWarren & Frances Fox by Susan LarsonWilliam Heidorn by Heather Mc NeiceWilliam MacIntosh by C. Lea MacIntosh

In Memory of Pet8 Family Cats Wilhite by Robert WilhiteAbigail Aikman by Liebchen KrausAjax Kucklich by Gilbert Norman

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Alex Jacks by Joyce JacksAlex Jessen by Jacqueline JessenAll The Gorski Pets by Cheryl GorskiAll the Potenza Cats by Harriet PotenzaAndy Barcus by Byl AdamAnni Alsip by Lea BishopAxle Fauske by Judith FauskeB.G. Klepac by Madonna KlepacBabe Hahn by Joyce HahnBaby Chiang by Deborah & Stephen KrausBaby Pletcher by Daniel PletcherBatman Luka by Jim LukaBear & Sonny Sedivy by Mary Lee SedivyBeau Darnaby by Liebchen KrausBebe Beesley by Natalie SabosBella Santangelo by Vanessa CamaraBengi Kozak by Lorraine KozakBing Parsons by Kathryn DieskowBiscuit & Willie Saigh by Robert SaighBiskit Menton by George MentonBlackie, Dusty, Cricket, Chili & Red Hill by Rosalie HillBlueberry Kuppuswami Kumaran by Kathryn DieskowBoom Boom & Mittens Gallo by Katherine GalloBowie Heinz by Leslie HeinzBowser Sujack by Kathryn DieskowBowzen & Abbey Petrovich by Nancy PetrovichBowzer Altman by Liebchen KrausBrandi, Taffy, Bonnie Swires by Joan SwiresBruno & Margie Hanson by Kimberley HansonBuddie Shows by Debra TaylorBuddy & Corky Furino by Jane FurinoBuster DeLeon by Beverly DeLeonCallie Doty by Jaclyn DotyCamembert (better known as “Baby”) Kloster by Katherine DoughertyCarmella Sylvester by Dennis SylvesterCassie Kuzera by Felicia KuzeraCat Jansky by Marlene JanskyCharie Drahos by Jocelyn DrahosCharlie & Frankie Reed by Thomas ReedChewy Thornton by Betsy SullivanChiang Baratta by Deborah & Stephen KrausChief Jozwiak by Dennis JozwiakChloe Kik-Holbrook by Michelle Kik-HolbrookChloe Meyers by Jim KolzowChopper Iffert by Mary DrewChrissie Zak by Roberta ZakCinder Knaack by Karen KnaackClicker Kaspar by Sandra KasparCoco Glass by Tiffany GlassCopper Oppenheim by Rosalie OppenheimCora Goetz by Fritz GoetzCosmo Parsons by Kirsten ParsonsDacho Larsen by Liebchen KrausDaisy Babjak by Doris AcostaDaisy Domiano by Kathryn DieskowDaisy Fese by Myrna FeseDaisy Glitto by Stefanie GlittoDaisy Peterson by Leemarie PetersonDede Kolisz by Amanda KaniaDeuce by Robert and Char EkrothDewy Vitacco by Terry VitaccoDickens Hettich by Corey HettichDino Iffert by Liebchen Kraus, Mary Drew

Duffy Wehner by Jennifer DiverEddie Thompson by Rose ThompsonEllie & Skittles Bowman by Kyle BowmanEssen, Bailey, Casey Chesta by Catherine ChestaEuphrates Hickel by Susan HickelFelicity Crilly by Nancy CrillyFinn Scanlon by Margaret MillerFrankie & Charlie Reed by Thomas ReedFrankie Angelos by Evans AngelosFrosty Devine by Beatrice DevineFruity Branick Kunimura by Kathryn DieskowGatsby Wenzel by Susan LarsonGibson May by Colette MlotGizmo Harrison by Annette HarrisonGrace Matulewicz by Cindy MatulewiczGrizzly Burlet by Kathleen HanleyGus Uher by Leslie Willig UherGustavo D’Alexander by Jocelyn DrahosHagrid Kumskis by Kathleen HanleyHannah & Tobee by Mary Jane LawsHappy Baranowski by Barbara BaranowskiHarley by Jo Anne ShoemakerHazel Hayes by Betsy SullivanHeidi & Mable Lloyd by Bruce LloydHeidi, Mabel & Augie Lloyd by Barbara LloydHermione Dygert by Judith HamontreHolly, Bailey, Daphne, Daisy, Archie Swanson by Mark SwansonHoney McGuinness by Donna EvansHotdog Klepac by Madonna KlepacIndiana Veed by Rich VeedIzzy Mc Intyre by Sharon Mc CauleyJacie Kaspar by Sandra KasparJackie Leptich by Rose Mary LeptichJake & Katie Kobal by Mary Jane KobalJake Calvin Hobbes Kobal by Mary Jane KobalJake McGarry by Karen & Rudy AltergottJamie Tilly by Connie TillyJasmine Johnston by Caroline JohnstonJessie Haarlow by John HaarlowJosie & Chance Wendt by Janet WendtKaiser Tervin by Kathleen TervinKassie Kaspar by Sandra KasparKatie & Fritz Polasik by Michael PolasikKatie Stutte by Diane StutteKaty Emery by Ellen EmeryKendall Hansooms by Susan Sauer CollinsKinsky Dehaan by Paul De HaanKoko Cusack by Daniel CusackKona Glaub by Lisa GlaubKugie Strzelczyk by Linda StrzelczykLady Schultz by Robert SchultzLeo by Kathryn DieskowLeo Kottke by KottkeLexi Krillenberger by Kathryn DieskowLizzy Piet by Nancy DvorakLola Brennan by Meghan BrennanLouie Statler by Amanda KaniaLucky Agresto by Marie AgrestoLucky Straka by Sara StrakaLucy & Rhett Guest by Charles GuestLuke Ptacek by Ann Boisclair, Jeffrey JensMacky Wojcik by Donna ChristensenMacon & Finch Strohschein by Sarah DePasqualeMaddie Gross by Laverne LarsenMaggie Dog Steinberg by Karen Steinberg

Maggie Ritter by Andrew RitterMaggie Steinberg by Karen SteinbergMaggie Tulik by Jacqueline LawlessMarla Gilbert by Joanne SokolowskiMarley by Lala TrupesMary Jane Mottel by Patricia KittMaui Buster Chi Chi Battaglia by Linda BattagliaMax & Genji by Gregg & Susan MontgomeryMax & Oliver Harrison by Annette HarrisonMax Kraft by Meegan SchlacksMax Kraus by Deborah & Stephen KrausMax Mazza by Jeanne MazzaMax Pavilonis by Susan Sauer CollinsMax Schneider by Paul SchneiderMaxine Cochiaro by Julie CochiaroMaxine Strahan by Stanley StrahanMello Menton by George MentonMia Casey by Jim Schwartz, Katy RyanMickey & Jagger Bandura by Deborah BanduraMindy Brummet by Kedra OlsenMis Welegala by Patricia WelegalaMiss Piggy Kostrzak by Darlene KostrzakMissy Stanley by Deanna StanleyMister O Long by Mary LongMisty & Shelly Garnett by Donald GarnettMisty, Nyla & Simba Perrino by Joel PerrinoMolly & Sam Budzyna by Linda BudzynaMolly Johannes by Margaret FlynnMolly Katek by Denise KatekMolly Kwiatkowski by Theresa KwiatkowskiMolly Racan by Helen RacanMolly Saporito by Anne BermierMorris Winningham by Ruth WinninghamMr. O Long by Mary LongMr. Sydd by Robin TryloffOliver Evans by C. Anthony EvansOliver Staab by Amy SakaloskyOlly Wojo-Kosch by Sandy RubyPalmer Farnand by Walker RediehsPayton Excell by Joshua HallPeanut Duffy by Brian DuffyPenny Monahan by Barbara SweazeyPepper Augustine by Jan AugustinePepper LaRoche by Georgia LaRochePeppers Bobak by Sandy RubyPia Kalt by Robert KaltPierre by Vinaya SharmaPilli Jasti by Sudha YalamanchiPixel McHugh by Katie McHughPoki Martin by Karen MartinPrince & Taz Abraham by Alice AbrahamPuff by Nancy LambertPuma Bock by Kathy GunnellPumpkin & Shadow Underwood by Martha UnderwoodQTip Bailey by Ronald BaileyQuay by Jean StonesiferRaleigh Timmons by Ann PotterRani Peterson by Anjali PetersonReef Klick by Vickie KlickRex Grigson by Mary Claire MalloyRhett & Lucy Guest by Charles GuestRiley Schmitz by Joan MargoliesRingo Barry by Colleen Buehler, Liebchen Kraus, Mary DrewRocket Glista by Ellen GlistaRocky Yanahan by Bonita Yanahan

Rolf & Holly Stutte by John StutteRomeo Zappa by Mary ZappaRosie Atseff by Beverly AtseffRoxie by Monica FerroRoxie Gaddam by Kelly BryantRuger Augustine by Jan AugustineSadie Gunia by Carol GuniaSam & Simba Freeburg by Pam FreeburgSamantha Newman by Connie NewmanSamantha, Fleur, Tom Furge by Nancy FurgeSami Stehlik by Dennis StehlikSammy Dog by Jacqueline BryanSaoirse Borkowski by CJ BorkowskiSasha Miller by Liebchen KrausSasha Trentacosta by Karen TrentacostaSavannah Haas by Leo ChmielewskiSchatzi Birkhahn by Arlene BirkhahnSchumacher Solyst by Mary BoltsScooby Schultz by Pamela SchultzSean Rohr by Louise RohrShadow Bracamontes by Anne BermierShadow Feller by Barb FellerShadow Long by Susan VelichkoffShandy Wick by Dennis JozwiakShane Austin by Wendy AustinShelley Phillips by Kedra OlsenSnoball Busic by Alan Busic, Margaret BusicSocks & Snowball Palese by Dianne Palese, Gerald PaleseSootee II Klepac by Madonna KlepacSophie Kraus by Deborah & Stephen KrausSophie Nosek by Dana NosekSpade Evans by Russell EvansStephanie Evans by Vanessa CamaraSweetness Pekarek by Rose Marie PekarekSye Vacco by Connie VaccoSylvester Burkland by Merrily BurklandTara Bray by Stefanie GlittoTaz Kutz by Tom KutzTeddy Feffer by Sandra FefferTeddy Petenes by Doreen PetenesTess Heraty by Kathryn DieskowThelma & Louise Smith by Liebchen KrausThor Bjorkman by Glenn BjorkmanThumper Childs by Susan TrefilThunder Novak by Kenneth NovakTiger & Butterscotch Mix by Vicki MixTiger Kraus by Deborah & Stephen KrausTobi & Fritzi Gacek by Barb GacekToby McGinnis by Lauren VogtToby Wronski by Teresa WronskiTootie Branick Kunimura by Kathryn DieskowTramp & Deose Koranda by M.L. KorandaTyson Jedovnicky by Sheryl JedovnickyWebbster Carey by Linda CareyWhipper Baranowski by Barbara BaranowskiWilbur & Fritz Kierscht by Marion KierschtWilbur Smith by Gale SmithWilliam Simpson by Bill SimpsonWilly Burgman by Jennifer BurgmanWilly Rowells by Carol RowellsWinston Steenbarger by Laura MuellerYogi Clark by Irene ClarkZeke Benoit by Rick BenoitZeus by Sandra HayesZoe Barcus by Dawn Mueller

Inside Look is published quarterly for friends of the Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center operated by Hinsdale Humane Society

21 Salt Creek Lane | Hinsdale, Illinois 60521630-323-5630 | www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org

Hours of OperationTuesday 2-8pm | Wednesday-Friday noon-6pm | Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm | Closed Monday

Board of DirectorsPresident: Dave GroomsVice President: Dave GarlandSecretary: Jeanne Van DykeTreasurer: Laurie McMahonMembers: BJ Chimenti, Brian Davis, Jessica DeVries, Ami Hinda, Barbara Hollis, Jill Marquardt, Tina Martinez, Allison Muehrcke

StaffExecutive Director: Tom Van WinkleOperations Director: Todd HowardMedical Director: Kristin Tvrdik, DVMBusiness Development Director: Jacki RossiMarketing Director: Robin CarrollMarketing Manager: Kelsey WeivodaCommunity Relations Manager: Debbie WaggonerEvents Coordinator: Dee DownsHumane Education Manager: Jen GordonHumane Education Coordinator: Lauren LinkFinance Director: Mary AlexAccountant: Erica LevyPet Therapy Program Manager: Deborah KrausTechnology & Website Coordinator: Mary DrewVolunteer & Foster Coordinator: Kelsey BarryAdministration/Reception: Kathy DalyAnimal Care Manager: Samantha CheathamLead Adoption Counselor: Kim AguilarAnimal Care Staff: Patty Powell, Ryszard Mateja, Adrian Gutierrez, Carla Wudi, Annie Kell, Ellen D’AquilaVeterinary Technician: Fred DehartDog Trainer: Deb Plowman

Thank you to Katrina Garagiola for the design of Inside Look and to all of our volunteer photographers

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This is one GREAT dog. Three days of adjustment, and he totally took our hearts. He is very affectionate, COMPLETELY house-trained, and crate-trained. A soft chewer, in addition to toys, he has a fondness for the fringe of our Oriental rug.

All crate time is voluntary except when we leave the house. We're going to start him not crated alone soon.

Thank you so much for being there for these wonderful sentient beings. Adrian was an excellent "counselor," who was very professional and engaged with the dogs. The process was very smooth.

Gratefully yours, Judy and Mike B.

Cat Cafe Saturday, February 8PRRC

Small Dog Tea Party Sunday, February 9 Drake Chicago

Young Artists Night Sunday, February 23 PRRC