Winter 2010 - PAWS Chicago

ANGEL TALES MAGAZINE 

Fall/Winter 2010 

The Marshall 

Field Family 

From Downtown to Dog Town, 

Transforming Chicago 

A Guide to 

Pet Dental Care 

All About No Kill 

How it’s a Revolution, What it Means 

and Why Transparency Matters 

www.pawschicago.org

PAWS Chicago 

Guardian Angel 

Program 

Four years ago, Sheryl and Chip Lesch came 

across the PAWS Chicago Angels with Tails adoption 

event on Michigan Avenue while visiting the city 

on vacation. These Florida natives were taken by 

the organization’s mission. One year later they 

decided to buy a home in Chicago and sought 

out more information about PAWS Chicago. 

Sheryl and Chip incorporate their pets into 

everything they do, never travel without them 

and the family always eats together. Currently, 

the Lesches have two rescue dogs. Sammy was 

found tied up and dehydrated when Hurricane 

Charlie hit Florida and Emily was a sickly sixmonth-old 

rescued from a puppy mill, weighing 

less than one pound with no hair on her body. 

After deciding to become more involved with PAWS 

Chicago, Sheryl and Chip made a visit to the Adoption 

& Humane Center. Both were deeply touched by 

the experience. In the past, they had toured many 

shelters across the country, but never anything quite 

like this. Chip remarks, “The PAWS Chicago Adoption 

& Humane Center is a beacon of light on a hill that 

will show other organizations this is the proper way 

to do it.” Sheryl adds, “Someone understands how 

to treat animals with the dignity and respect they so 

deserve – to all the dogs and cats. What a wonderful 

role model and platform to spread across the country.” 

The Lesches decided to help secure the future 

of PAWS Chicago by making a planned gift. In 

addition to leaving a legacy for homeless pets, 

they know that PAWS Chicago will also care for 

Sammy and Emily, should the need arise. Chip 

explains that “enrolling our pets into the Guardian 

Angel Pet Care Program is a reflection of our 

confidence that no matter what happens to us, we 

know our dogs will always be taken care of.” 

A bequest to PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, is a wonderful 

way to save the lives of homeless cats and dogs long after your lifetime. PAWS Chicago 

also has a program that enables you to provide for your own pet after your death. 

For information on PAWS Chicago’s planned giving programs, 

please call (773) 890-5116 or visit www.pawschicago.org.

about 


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Adoption & Humane Center 

1997 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago 

Adoption Hours 

Open 7 days a week 

Noon – 7pm 

Weekends 11am – 5pm 

PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) is 

the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, 

focused on alleviating Chicago’s tragic pet 

homelessness problem. Since PAWS Chicago’s 

founding, the number of homeless pets killed in 

the city has been reduced by more than half – 

―from 42,561 pets killed in 1997 to 18,475 last 

year. PAWS Chicago envisions a No Kill 

Chicago and that dream is within reach because 

of important lifesaving work that is being done 

every single day. 

Asha 

Asha is one of over 800 kittens 

that PAWS Chicago has rescued 

from Animal Care & Control 

this year. Found as a stray, 

she is currently under the care 

of a foster parent until she is 

vaccinated and old enough for 

her spay/neuter surgery. 

Montero 

4-month old Montero was 

transferred to PAWS Chicago 

from Animal Care & Control 

after being found as a stray. 

This gorgeous puppy was 

transferred to PAWS Chicago’s 

Adoption Center where he was 

recently adopted into his new 

forever home. 

A National Model 

People from across the nation are visiting PAWS Chicago 

every month to see how they can bring No Kill success 

to their communities. Only 13 years ago, PAWS Chicago 

was a fully volunteer grassroots organization. Now, PAWS 

Chicago’s programs are recognized nationally. 

• The Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic is one of the 

largest free spay/neuter clinics in the nation, focusing 

on assisting low-income families who cannot 

otherwise afford the procedure. 

• The Pippen Fasseas Adoption & Humane Center 

is the first cageless, No Kill shelter of its kind 

in the Midwest. Located in highly-visible Lincoln 

Park, this state-of-the-art Adoption Center is leading 

the way in cutting edge programs and shelter design. 

• PAWS Chicago has been recognized as one of the best 

run charities in the nation. Every year, PAWS Chicago 

has received the highest four-star rating by Charity 

Navigator, the nation’s largest independent charity 

evaluator, for efficient use of donors’ funds. Your 

contributions go directly to saving animals’ lives. 

Volunteer and give of yourself 

to the animals 

PAWS Chicago was founded as a volunteer organization 

and has stayed true to its roots with more than 7,000 

volunteers who work in intake, socialization, animal 

care, dog walking, adoption counseling, follow-up calls, 

site managing, fundraising, fostering homeless pets in 

need, event support, humane education and community 

outreach and in every other capacity to help the animals. 

Without these caring, dedicated individuals, PAWS 

Chicago would not be possible. 

Adopt a homeless pet and save a life! 

Visit PAWS Chicago’s Adoption & Humane Center at 

1997 N. Clybourn Avenue. New puppies, kittens, dogs 

and cats arrive daily from PAWS Chicago’s Rescue & 

Recovery Center. If you do not find what you are looking 

for at PAWS Chicago, please visit another No Kill shelter. 

Foster a homeless pet in need 

PAWS Chicago utilizes its foster network for sick or 

injured pets who need healing, or a little time, before 

they are able to be adopted and for kittens and puppies 

who are not old enough and do not weigh enough to be 

spayed or neutered. By placing these special needs pets in 

foster homes, space is available in PAWS Chicago’s Rescue 

& Recovery Center to save more homeless pets. 

Spread the word 

Without the public’s involvement, homeless pets will 

continue to die in silence. Become an advocate and voice 

for homeless pets. Get involved in your community and 

learn about what is happening to homeless pets. Inform 

your family, friends, and neighbors about the reality that 

homeless pets face and why it’s critical to spay/neuter pets 

and adopt from shelters. 

Support No Kill efforts 

By donating to No Kill shelters, you will support lifesaving 

work as donations should go to saving, not killing 

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Table of Contents 

COVER STORIES 

Seen on the cover: Jamee and Marshall Field V, their 

daughter Jamee Jr., and PAWS rescue Madison at the 

PAWS Chicago Adoption & Humane Center, 

photographed by Jessica Tampas. 

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The Marshall Field Family 



All About No Kill: How it’s a 

Revolution, What it Means and 

Why Transparency Matters 

A Guide to Pet Dental Care 

IN THIS ISSUE 

7 

9 

15 

18 

20 

39 

40 

42 

43 

51 

REGULAR FEATURES 

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25 

37, 38, 

& 41 

Letters to Readers 

24 PAWS Chicago Profile 

Dr. Barbara Hanek 

Kids Corner 

44 Memorials & Tributes 

50 

PAWS Chicago in Quotes 

All Star Adopt-a-Thon 

PAWS Chicago Receives 4-Star Charity 

Navigator Rating Eight Years in a Row 

Cold Weather Tips for Pets 

Canine Social Systems & 

The Human role 

FIV+ Cats PAWS Chicago at the Forefront of 

Groundbreaking Shelter Medicine Study 

Angels with Tails 

PAWS Chicago and the Chicago Fire 

Department Join Forces 

Tenth Annual Run for Their Lives 

Eighth Annual Beach Party 

TEAM PAWS Chicago 

Volunteer Spotlights 

Ashley & Michael Stamatinos, 

Autumn Pierce, Tom Hay Bauer 

Adopt a Homeless Pet 

PAWS Chicago Alumni 

SAVE THE DATE 

animal magnetism 

animal magnetism 

February 4, 2011 

7 p.m. • Galleria Marchetti 

825 W. Erie Street, Chicago 

A PAWS Chicago Winter Celebration for People and Their Pets

All PAWS CHICAGO magazine creative contributors (writing, photography, editing and design) have volunteered their services. 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexis Fasseas 

DESIGN DIRECTOR Amie White 

SENIOR EDITOR Julie Mazzola 

ADVERTISING Sarah Ahlberg 

WRITERS Sarah Ahlberg, Jessica Busch, Matthew Berns, Dr. Robert Dann, DVM, Alexis Fasseas, Joan Harris, Dr. Annette Litster, 

Julie Mazzola, Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM, David Tenenbaum, Beth Wawrzaszek, Nathan Winograd, Christine Witte 

PHOTOGRAPHERS Sarah Ahlberg, Jessica Busch, Von R Buzard, Richard Chen, Alexis Fasseas, Steve Grubman, Rebecca Lomax, 

Julie Mazzola, Malia Rae, Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM, Jessica Tampas 

PAWS CHICAGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Paula Fasseas, Founder and Chair Pam Carey, President Randall Sara, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer 

Janice Beck, Barbara Bradford, Bruce Crown, Angela DeMars, Professor Mark Duggan, Peter Fasseas, Sonia Florian, 

Suzie Glickman, George D. Karcazes, Suzanne LeMignot, Amy Mack, Dr. Barbara Royal, Bob Sherman, Bill Smithburg, 

Maria Smithburg, Michael Sweig, Jeff Thieman, Amy Turk 

PAWS CHICAGO ADVISORY BOARD 

Dr. Marla Minuskin and Bernice Pink 

DEVELOPMENT BOARD 

President Treasurer Secretary & Membership Chair 

Amy Turk Maria Smithburg Chris Ksoll 

Hospitality Co‐Chairs Calendar Co‐Chair Media Chair 

Bonnie Spurlock, Nancy Sterling Dana Fields Jaclene Tetzlaff 

and Judy Tullman 

ANGEL TALES MAGAZINE 

Denise Allen, Nancy Baird, Wyllys Baird, Christine Bay Fisher, Janice Beck, Sharon Bergen, Aileen N. Blackwell, Lynn Block, 

Renee Block, Anne Boyle, Anita L. Bryant Mauro, Lynn Caldwell, Lindsay Carlton, Deborah L. Chapman, Lawrence Chesler, 

Anthony Contrucci, Sarah Cox, Tammy Cozzi, Angela DeMars, Jill DeVaney, Tara Dunne Stocker, Anthony T. Eliseuson, 

Sharon Faigin, Alexis Fasseas, Paula Fasseas, Candace Fates, James Feldman, Dana Fields, James Foley, Susan Frank, Rita 

George, Susan Germaine, Joy Germont, Christina Gilberti, Kimberly Gleeson, Suzie A. Glickman, Debra Gold, Diane 

Goldberg Hunckler, Linda Goldberg Leahy, Merle A. Gross, Marjorie E. Habermann, Casey Harris, Frances Henkel, Stephanie 

Henry, Virginia H. Holden, Cindy M. Hooper, Holly Hunt, Marian Hymen, Susan Jacobson, Shari Johnson, Candace 

Jordan, Robert Kabakoff, Susan L. Karkomi, Linda R. Karp, David J. Kaufman, Ellie Keener-Fisher, David M. Klaskin, Jenna 

Krumpfes, Christina M. Ksoll, Michael Lauria, Cheri Lawrence, Suzanne LeMignot, Carole A. Lenders, Alice Lerman, Sheryl 

Lesch, Stephanie Letchinger, Hannah Levine, Donald Lyons, Amy Mack, Karen Maisa, Christine Mallul, Elaine Markoutsas, 

Michael C. Marrion, Helen H. Melchior, Cari Meyers, Irene Michaels, Julia Mickelson, Jan E. Muller, Pamela Myerson-Gratz, 

Saq Nadeem, Kathleen K. Nowlin, Sharon R. O’Brien, Dawn O’Neal, Nancy Officer, Stasia Ogden, Gregory Pappas, Diana 

Peterson Makowski, Pamela G. Phillips Weston, Bernice N. Pink, Mayari Pritzker, Stephanie Prousis, Suzanne Prysak, Ashley 

Quicksilver, Emily A. Raub, Sugar Rautbord, Lisa Marie Rice, Barbara Rinella, Estrella Rosenberg, Maggie Ross, Robin Ross, 

Erin Runnels, Edward Schwind, Brenda Sexton, Alissa B. Shulkin, Heidi A. Simon, Sowsan Simon, Maria Smithburg, Lisa 

Snider, Lori Souder, Patricia S. Spratt, Bonnie L. Spurlock, Virginia Stafman, Steven Stahler, Nancy Sterling, Lynne A. Styles, 

Jo Ann Sweig, Jessica Tampas, Jaclene Tetzlaff, Allison S. Thomas, Sherri L. Thornton-Pierce, Nancy Timmers, Tina 

Tromiczak, Howard A. Tullman, Judith K. Tullman, Amy L. Turk, John P. Vaile, Priya L. Valenti, Travis Van Zetten, Lauren 

Walfish, Laura Wallace, Lori Wallis, Carol Walter, Brandon Wilson 

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PAWS Chicago in 

uotes 

‘‘ 

favorite charity is 

PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) 

‘‘My 

Chicago. 

‘‘ 

– Nate Berkus 

Vanity Fair, July 2010 

I want to salute PAWS, the largest No 

Kill shelter in the Midwest. Lots of pet owners 

from all over our area came together, banded 

together, worked together for a cause they 

believe in, making sure our pets are treated right. 

That’s a powerful force that can 

accomplish great things. 

- Governor Pat Quinn 

Beach Party, July 2010 

‘‘ 

(PAWS Chicago) 

rescued these little 

‘‘They 

gals from the pound. 

They would have been 

euthanized if they 

weren’t adopted. 

Regarding the adoption of her new 

Springer Spaniels Sunny and Lauren. 

– Oprah Winfrey, 

The Oprah Winfrey Show, 

January 29, 2010 

‘‘ 

ALL STAR 

ADOPT-A-THON 

During the week of July 16, 2010, Ted Lilly, Ryan 

Dempster, Ryan Theriot, Koye Hill, Xavier Nady and 

Tyler Colvin of the Chicago Cubs, hit a grand slam 

in support of the homeless cats and dogs at PAWS 

Chicago’s All Star Adopt-A-Thon. Each of the 

players volunteered their time at PAWS Chicago’s 

Adoption Center where they walked dogs, 

socialized cats and even played a little catch on the 

Center’s rooftop deck – all while raising awareness 

of the importance of pet adoption. 

Each furry resident available for adoption during 

the week-long, baseball-themed event had his or 

her own baseball card complete with an action shot 

and biographical stats. The Adoption Center even 

stayed open late – until 10:00 p.m. each night – to 

enable guests to find their perfect match. 

By the end of the week, a total of 105 animals 

were adopted – 61 dogs and 44 cats – and 

media coverage resulted in increased adoptions 

throughout the month! 

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FROM THE CHAIR 

Photo by: Sofia Spentzas 

Dear Supporters, 

As we enter a new year, we are so grateful 

to our volunteers and supporters who 

have enabled us to grow our life-saving 

efforts, saving 4,000 lives and spaying or 

neutering 17,000 pets this year. With the 

dedication of so many people to this cause, 

we are building a national No Kill model 

right here in Chicago. Each month, dozens 

of shelters come to tour our operations 

and I receive calls every week from people 

looking to replicate our life-saving work in 

their communities. All of this is possible 

thanks to you. 

In this issue, we are featuring articles 

from leaders in the No Kill movement, 

detailing essential components of the 

No Kill revolution. For us to reach the 

day when homeless pets are no longer 

managed by killing, we as a society must 

understand the problems with the status 

quo and what is possible. By presenting 

the history of sheltering, the design of a 

model No Kill community, the definition 

of No Kill shelters and how transparency 

in sheltering is a critical step in getting 

to the day when all healthy and treatable 

homeless pets are saved, this section is 

a resource for all animal lovers looking 

to make a difference in the lives of these 

innocent beings. 

Thank you for continuing to support 

this important work. 

Warm Regards, 

Paula Fasseas 

Founder and Chair 

DEVELOPMENT BOARD LETTER 

Dear Friends, 

As the new Development Board 

President, I am thrilled to work with so 

many dedicated animal lovers to ensure 

that PAWS Chicago can continue to grow. 

Our Development Board, in tandem 

with the Professional Board, is responsible 

for the success of our special events that are 

indispensable to PAWS Chicago’s annual 

budget. See pages 42 and 43 for highlights 

of two of our 2010 fundraising events. We 

also manage the annual Desktop Calendar 

project. Don’t forget to purchase your 2011 

calendar - they make great gifts! 

Be sure to read the article about Charity 

Navigator on the next page, showing that 

PAWS Chicago is one of a few charities in 

the nation that has consistently received 

the highest four-star rating. This means 

that each contribution leads to more lives 

saved. 

Thank you for making a difference for 

homeless pets in our community. 

Many thanks, 

Amy Turk 

Development Board President 

Photo by: Esko Productions 

Email 

calendar@pawschicago.org 

or call 773.890.5118 

to purchase the 2011 Desktop 

Calendar or to feature your 

pet in 2012. 

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PAWS Chicago Receives 4-Star 

Rating Eight Years in a Row 

For eight consecutive years Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier independent 

charity evaluator, has awarded PAWS Chicago with a perfect 4 out of 4 stars – an 

outstanding achievement matched by only 1% of more than 5,500 charities that 

Charity Navigator tracks and evaluates 

By Matthew Berns 

Charity Navigator rates charities 

by evaluating both their organizational 

efficiency and operational capacity. While 

there are many factors to the ratings, the 

most important to their rankings are program 

expenses, administrative expenses, 

fundraising efficiency, yearly revenue 

growth, and working capital. 

The results of these are then compiled 

to rate charities from 1 to 4 stars. Charity 

Navigator gives PAWS Chicago its highest 

possible rating in these categories, meaning 

that PAWS Chicago consistently ranks 

as one of the most efficient charities in the 

country in its use of donations, and that it 

also has a solid and solvent plan for future 

expansion. Thanks to sound strategic and 

financial planning, as well as a large base 

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in numerous ways, PAWS Chicago 

spends almost all of the organization’s income 

directly on the goal of building a No 

Kill Chicago, with over 92 percent of 

donor funds going directly to furthering 

this mission and not tied up in nonprogram 

related expenses. 

When asked what common factors are 

found in 4-star charities, Sandra Miniutti, 

V.P. of marketing at Charity Navigator 

replied, “A charity has to be in top fiscal 

shape to earn a 4-star rating. The charity 

needs to spend the bulk of its spending 

on its mission, [and] must show financial 

stability. We also want to see that the 

charity has a rainy day fund to fall back 

on when times get tough.” This financial 

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forethought has allowed PAWS to continue 

growing in spite of the current economic 

climate. During the recent recession the 

organization was able to expand operations 

at the Lurie low-cost Spay/Neuter 

Clinic, and as Chicago Animal Care and 

Control’s largest partner continued to find 

homes for thousands of animals through 

its comprehensive foster and adoption 

program. Thanks to these efforts the kill 

rate in Chicago has continued to decline, 

despite national trends. 

So what exactly does a 4-star rating 

mean for donors who have given money, 

or are considering giving money to PAWS 

Chicago According to Ms. Miniutti, “It 

means that they’ll get the biggest bang 

from their donation. The majority of their 

contribution will be spent on the programs 

and services that the charity exists 

to provide, and that the charity isn’t in risk 

of closing up its operations any time soon.” 

Under Charity Navigator’s classification 

methods, PAWS Chicago exceeds the standards 

of over 90 percent of animal welfare 

organizations nationwide and ranks as the 

highest rated animal welfare organization 

in the state of Illinois. 

As a 4-star charity PAWS Chicago 

demonstrates a proven dedication to using 

donor funds as efficiently and effectively as 

possible, while always planning ahead to 

be prepared for whatever the future brings. 

With this mindset, the organization will 

ensure that it remains on the front lines 

of the No Kill movement, and working to 

advance its mission that every animal in 

Chicago deserves a fair chance at life. 

Currently a writer for 

Groupon, Matthew Berns 

volunteered at PAWS 

Chicago to honor the 

memory of his late shelter 

dog, Sandy. A former 

staff caregiver and current 

volunteer, he has worked 

directly with the animals at 

both the Adoption Center 

and Lurie Clinic. 

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The Marshall 

Field Family 



by Alexis Fasseas 

Field family 

Jamee Sr., Jamee Jr., and Abigail Field with PAWS Chicago rescue, Madison 

From education and the environment to the arts and animal welfare, 

the Marshall Field family has made a tremendous impact on the city 

of Chicago. The story of the family is truly historic, with the original 

Marshall Field transforming the shopping experience by introducing 

the modern department store, launching Marshall Field and Company 

in 1881. Mr. Field later went on to contribute to the Field Museum of 

Natural History, bearing the family name, and founded the University 

of Chicago with John D. Rockefeller. His grandson, Marshall Field 

III, was the founder of the Chicago Sun, which became the Chicago 

Sun-Times. Today, Jamee and Marshall Field V and their four children – 

Jamee, Marshall VI, Stephanie and Abigail – continue the Field legacy. 

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An avid environmentalist and 

supporter of conservation, Marshall 

Field V is chair of the World Wildlife 

Fund’s National Council and 

currently is serving on the organization’s 

board of directors. He is also a 

member of The Nature Conservancy 

and the Atlantic Salmon Federation, 

the Board of Visitors of the Nicholas 

School of the Environment at Duke 

University and an Honorary Director 

of Openlands, which protects the 

natural and open spaces of northeastern 

Illinois and surrounding 

region. He was also instrumental in 

making Chicago’s Millennium Park 

a reality. Jamee and Marshall serve 

on the board of trustees at The Field 

Museum in Chicago, and for years, 

they have been supporting the cause 

of animal welfare. 

“Marshall and I grew up in dogmad 

households,” said Jamee. “My 

mother-in-law owned dozens of 

breeds and all sizes, from Dachshunds 

to English Setters. She never 

just had one–it was always two or 

three or four at a time. At the end of 

her life she adopted strays.” 

Jamee’s family had five Boston 

Terriers through her childhood. 

“My mother always chose the runt 

of the litter to save it. She felt that 

no one would want it. This was long 

before people gave much thought to 

adopting strays,” Jamee recalls. “But 

I know that if our parents had had 

the PAWS influence, they would have 

been on board too.” 

Jamee and Marshall had dogs 

throughout their marriage and 

rescued their first shelter dog 14 

years ago–a Lab / Pitbull mix who 

still enjoys chasing squirrels today. 

“PAWS has answered all of our 

concerns about animal care and 

welfare in the city of Chicago,” 

Jamee said. 

The Field Family helped launch 

PAWS Chicago. They were among 

the earliest PAWS Chicago 

supporters, naming the Marshall 

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Field Family continued 

Field Family Surgical Suite at the Lurie Spay/Neuter 

Clinic in 2000. “Marshall, Jamee and the Field 

childrens’ early support served as inspiration for many 

of PAWS Chicago’s future donors,” said Paula Fasseas, 

Founder and Chair of PAWS Chicago. “Just two years 

after the organization’s founding, the Fields saw the 

promise of a better day for homeless pets in Chicago.” 

Since its opening, the Lurie Clinic has become the 

largest free spay/neuter clinic in the nation, performing 

more than 17,000 surgeries each year, the majority 

of surgeries free of charge for families on public 

assistance. The results have been monumental, with a 

continued trend of decreasing the number of unwanted 

pets entering Chicago’s Animal Control (city pound.) 

The Lurie Clinic has been responsible for much of the 

more-than-50% reduction of euthanasia in the city of 


In 2007, as PAWS Chicago was launching its next 

major initiative, the Adoption & Humane Center, the 

Field family once again was a leader in PAWS Chicago’s 

fundraising initiative, naming The Marshall Field Family 

Dog Town. The 13,000 square foot Adoption Center in 

the heart of Lincoln Park has become a national model, 

featured in national news outlets like The Oprah Winfrey 

Show and Nightline. More than 5,500 dogs have been 

saved and adopted through Dog Town since its opening 

in September 2007. 

Marshall and Jamee were Honorary Chairs at the 

2009 PAWS Chicago Fur Ball, recognized for all they 

have contributed to the PAWS Chicago organization and 

to animals in the city. That night, their daughter, Jamee 

Jr., fell in love-at-first-sight with an adorable puppy, 

Madison. “I hadn’t planned on getting a dog just then 

but she was so cute I couldn’t resist,” recalls Jamee Jr. 

“Thanks to Maddie I’m traveling a little less, loving being 

at home more, and taking her with whenever I can. 

I’m sure that most people say this about their dogs but 

Maddie is the happiest, cutest dog I’ve ever seen. She’s 

so incredibly mild mannered and absolutely loves other 

people and dogs. She gets along with everyone and is 

excited and thankful for the littlest things. Frankly, I 

wish I could be a little bit more like my dog!” 

Since adopting Maddie, Jamee Jr. has become an 

adoption advocate. “I can’t imagine the number of dogs 

out there that are sweet, lovable dogs like Maddie that 

get euthanized simply due to the fact that there are too 

many of them out there without homes,” she said. But 

Jamee is not the only Field child with a love for pets. 

Marshall VI has five dogs and four cats at home and 

Abby adopted a Poodle-Shitzu mix this year. 

Above: Michael Kane and Jamee Field, Jr. meet Madison at the 

2009 Fur Ball. Below: PAWS Chicago rescue Madison loves life 

with Michael and Jamee. 

“We and our four children believe that a No Kill city 

is a real possibility here. The fact that PAWS Chicago’s 

work has resulted in a 50% reduction in euthanasia in 

Chicago and in so many thousands of yearly adoptions 

here is absolutely amazing,” said Jamee Field. “There is 

still a long way to go but with PAWS Chicago riding herd 

on this city, we are destined for success.” With supporters 

like the Field family on board, Chicago will certainly 

become the largest No Kill city in the nation. 

Alexis Fasseas is Editor-in-Chief of 

PAWS Chicago magazine and helped 

found PAWS Chicago in 1997. She 

works in financial services in Chicago. 

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PET HEALTH & BEHAVIOR 

Cold Weather 

Tips For Pets 

As temperatures start to 

retreat, pet owners need to 

take extra precautions to keep 

their animals healthy and safe. 

The most important thing to 

bring with you when taking 

your pet outside in the winter 

is a dose of common sense. 

by Dr. Robert Dann, DVM 

Although many breeds of dogs 

love going outside in the winter 

and are adapted for the outdoors, 

smaller dogs and those with little or no 

hair should have sweaters or coats to 

protect them from the weather. If you 

notice your pet shivering, you have a 

clear sign that he is cold. Bitter cold 

can be damaging to the lining of the 

respiratory tract, a particular problem 

for pets with a history of heart or lung 

disease. 

Prolonged exposure to cold can 

lead to hypothermia (low body temperature) 

and frostbite, noted mostly 

at the tips of the ears and tail and 

characterized by red- or gray-tinged 

skin. If you suspect frostbite, never rub 

the affected areas as this will worsen 

the damage. Instead, gently warm the 

afflicted areas by immersing them in 

warm (not hot) water or gently covering 

them with warm, moist towels. 

Prompt treatment by a veterinarian 

will then be required. 

With the onset of wintry weather, 

special attention needs to be given to 

your pets’ paws. Clipping any long fur 

between the toes and pads will prevent 

uncomfortable ice balls from forming 

while walking in the snow. When 

returning from walks, wipe snow and 

ice off your dog’s belly, legs, and especially 

paws with a moist rag. Wiping 

down your dog will remove any salt or 

other harmful chemicals that could be 

ingested when licking. 

Although your pet would have to 

ingest a rather large amount of a salt 

de-icer to become toxic from it, lesser 

amounts ingested by licking the paws 

can inflame the mouth and gastrointestinal 

tract. A common problem 

caused by salt is the irritation and 

drying effect it can have on the paw 

pads and skin. If this becomes an issue, 

petroleum jelly or commercially-available 

organic wax balms for dogs can 

be applied to the pads for protection. 

Another alternative would be to use 

a salt-free ice melter (sold under the 

brand name Safe Paw) which is safe 

for pets to walk on. Finally, although 

many dogs don’t like to wear them, 

you can purchase specially made boots 

to protect the paws. It might be helpful 

to get your pet used to wearing these 

before cold weather sets in. 

One of the deadliest problems 

associated with cold weather is the 

ingestion by pets of spilled car antifreeze 

that contains the substance 

ethylene glycol. Many cats and dogs 

are attracted to this chemical because 

of its sweet smell and taste. Unfortunately, 

consumption of even very 

small amounts can be fatal! Acute 

cases (within 12 hours of ingestion) 

often look as though the animal was 

intoxicated with alcohol: stumbling, 

vomiting and depression are common 

symptoms. Shortly after this, the pet’s 

kidneys will shut down. 

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If you suspect antifreeze has been 

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immediately as there may be time to 

administer the antidote for this poison. 

Also, be sure to clean up antifreeze spills 

right away. It’s possible, too, to switch to 

a safer car antifreeze, one that contains 

propylene glycol rather than the more 

common ethylene glycol. 

When starting a car in the cold weather, 

beware of any heat-seeking outdoor cats 

that may have found a comfortable and 

warm spot under the hood of a car. A cat’s 

limbs and tail can be severely injured by 

moving fan belts. Banging on the hood 

or fender of the car or honking the horn 

a few times before turning on the engine 

will startle a cat and prevent a catastrophic 

event. 

Cold and damp weather can bring on 

the pain of arthritis, seen usually in middle 

age to older pets. The most consistent and 

early signs of arthritis will be stiffness 

and difficulty rising and navigating stairs, 

especially after being inactive for a while. 

If your pet is carrying too much weight and 

is afflicted with arthritis, now would be a 

good time to start a weight loss program 

since being overweight greatly worsens the 

discomfort. There are many effective treatments 

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The onset of cold weather is 

accompanied by the holiday season which, 

unfortunately, has its own share of perils 

for beloved pets. Many dog and cat owners 

are aware that chocolate can be toxic 

for their animals. Nonetheless, most cases 

of chocolate ingestion that I treat are in 

pets whose caregivers were aware of this 

danger. It is not hard to imagine a hungry 

Labrador Retriever snatching a bag 

of semi-sweet chocolate morsels off the 

counter top where Christmas cookies are 

being made or a tenacious terrier ripping 

open the pockets of a child’s coat left on a 

chair to get at the candy left in the pocket! 

Glasses with alcoholic beverages left on

Decorative plants may 

add holiday cheer, but 

they also pose a danger. 

coffee tables following holiday parties 

pose a temptation to pets and are a health 

hazard, as alcohol toxicity can be fatal. 

Many of the items used to decorate 

homes during the holidays can also be 

dangerous to pets. Cats are often attracted 

to ribbons on packages and tinsel hung on 

Christmas trees. If enough is swallowed, 

bowel obstructions can occur. Many of the 

evergreens used in festive displays contain 

toxic oils that are irritating to the stomach 

if ingested. The preservatives utilized for 

Christmas trees can also be toxic, so make 

sure you read the package label confirming 

their safety before adding them to the 

water in a tree stand. 

Decorative plants may add holiday 

cheer, but they also pose a danger. Oddly 

enough, it is not the poinsettia plant that is 

deadly, even though most people continue 

to believe that urban myth. (The plant’s 

sap, however, is an irritant to the mouth 

and stomach and can cause vomiting.) 

Ornamental plants that are actually toxic 


are as follows: Christmas Berry, Christmas 

Cherry, Christmas Pepper, Christmas 

Rose, Holly (especially the berries) and 

Mistletoe. Mistletoe (and again, especially 

the berries) is the most deadly of the 

holiday plants for both humans and pets. 

Denying the opportunity for toxicity to 

occur is simply a matter of keeping these 

items out of the house, or safely out of the 

reach of your pet. 

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SOCIAL 

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THE 

HUMAN ROLE 

& 

By Joan Harris 

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“ 

Let’s start at the very beginning 

of our relationship with dogs. 

No one knows exactly when dogs 

were domesticated but the journey is 

very profound. It is a common theory 

that our domestic dogs evolved from 

the wolf. Dogs and wolves belong to 

the same species Canis lupus as well 

as the same family Canidae; the DNA 

code of dogs and wolves has been 

found to be identical. Most domestic 

dogs today are believed to be descendants 

of the grey wolf better known 

as the timber wolf. 

It is believed that wolves may have 

gathered around the campfires of our 

paleolithic ancestors scavenging for 

scraps of food some 14,000 - 17,000 

”dominate 

years ago. Man discovered the wolf’s 

natural ability to be a team player and 

invited him to stay. Cohabitation with 

humans greatly improved the chance 

for survival for both species and the 

partnership began. 

The dog-human partnership set 

both species on a new evolutionary 

course. Dogs were selectively bred to 

perform tasks that man was unable 

to do. They became our protectors, 

herders, hunters, companions and 

baby-sitters. The strong bond we feel 

with our dogs led us to treat them 

A species so intimately involved with our own, 

which has shared our life since time immemorial. 

- Alfred Barbou 

like members of our family. It is no 

wonder that when we choose to live 

so intimately with our dogs that it is 

essential to study and comprehend 

their social systems. 

This usually leads us back to studying 

the pack behavior of wolves, our 

dog’s ancient ancestors. Our present 

day dogs share various traits with 

their ancestors such as body postures 

and an innate knowledge of pack 

hierarchy. A wolf pack is a highly 

disciplined group who work together. 

The alpha pair has the greatest 

amount of social freedom among all 

the pack members. They do not give 

“orders” to the other wolves but instead 

have privileges such as eating 

first, mating and initiating interactions. 

The pack usually follows the alpha 

pair and consists of various subordinates. 

The omega is the lowest 

ranking wolf in the pack. In larger 

packs, there may also be a beta wolf 

or wolves. They are “second-incommand” 

to the alphas. The wolf 

pack functions as a cooperative unit, 

rather than competing amongst 

themselves for resources or trying to 

each other.


Rank order is established and maintained 

through a series of ritualized fights and posturing. 

Wolves prefer this to physical confrontations. 

Physical confrontations would 

only serve to weaken the pack. Rank order 

can shift constantly according to the needs 

of the pack at any given time. Rank order 

is only one of the many social traits used 

to keep the pack running smoothly. Wolves 

possess many ritualized behavior patterns 

that are recognized amongst other pack 

members to have a specific meaning. 

In her book, “Aggression In Dogs”, 

Brenda Aloff states that dogs also use ritualized 

behavior patterns to determine without 

resorting to violence, who gives in and 

who prevails in situations where conflict 

exists. Although developing our skills for 

understanding a dog’s language is a subject 

in itself, we need to understand how a dog 

interacts with members of it’s own species 

to understand how he is attempting to 

interact with us. 

By gaining an understanding of the complexities 

of canine behavior we can bypass 

the notion that every problem behavior we 

encounter with our dogs is due to the dog 

being either “dominant” or “submissive”. 

Dispelling this notion opened the door for 

a broader view of how we can relate to our 

dogs. Dog training that relies solely on the 

use of physical correction or the notion that 

a dog needs to be physically dominated is a 

thing of the past. 

The American Veterinary Society of 

Animal Behavior (AVSAB) warns against 

the use of “dominance” based training techniques 

explaining how they can damage the 

human-dog relationship. The AVSAB goes 

to great lengths to explain the difference 

between leadership and dominance stating 

that, “leadership is established when a 

pet owner can consistently set clear limits 

for behavior and effectively communicate 

the rules by immediately rewarding the 

correct behavior and preventing access to 

or removing rewards for undesirable behaviors 

before the undesirable behavior is 

reinforced.” 

Science based dog training methods, 

spearheaded by the work of Karen Pryor, 

are now being explored and widely used. 

Pryor used psychologist B. F. Skinner’s 

theory of operant conditioning to develop 

the clicker training method in which a 

small plastic noisemaker is used to mark a 

behavior that will earn a reward. An animal 

tends to repeat an action that has positive 

consequences. The results are amazing. 

Dogs learn with eagerness and gain a clear 

understanding of the task at hand, unclouded 

by the fear of making a mistake and 

physical punishment. 

Our relationships with our dogs continue 

to evolve. In our present day urban environment, 

dogs no longer perform tasks that 

are needed for our survival. Still they are an 

important part of our lives. We depend on 

them for companionship and unconditional 

loyalty and affection. They get us out every 

day for walks and work as our partners in 

agility class. They still function as playmates 

for our children and companions for the 

elderly. It’s a safe bet that man will always 

have a place in his home for the family dog. 

Joan Harris is a 

regular contributor 

to Angel Tales. 

She serves as 

Head Trainer at K9 

University.

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Groundbreaking 

Shelter Medicine 

Study 

Study of FIV-infected cats aims to increase understanding of the disease 

and create best practices to improve long-term health of FIV+ cats. 

By Dr. Annette L. Litster 

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What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus 

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a disease 

that suppresses the immune system of cats, leaving 

them potentially more vulnerable to infections and illnesses 

that healthy cats with strong immune systems 

would be protected against. The disease is typically 

spread among cats though the saliva transmission via 

bite wounds. Similar to HIV in humans, FIV is not 

contracted through casual contact. 

While FIV-infection in cats is sometimes associated 

with poor health (including fever, poor coat condition, 

enlarged lymph nodes, and weight loss), many FIVpositive 

cats live long and healthy lives without signs 

of infection. However, with the limited information 

known about cats living with FIV, an accurate prognosis 

is very difficult for veterinarians to provide. 

When diagnosed with FIV, the life-expectancy of 

an infected cat can be very good. However, some cats 

will eventually succumb to the effects of the virus on 

the immune system and infection progresses to feline 

AIDS. In traditional shelter settings, FIV-infected 

cats are often euthanized immediately following the 

diagnosis, mostly because so little is known about the 

possible outcome for pet cats infected with the virus. 

Because the outcome of infection can be so variable, 

it is important to be able to predict whether a cat has a 

good prognosis or is likely to go on to develop AIDS so 

that veterinarians, animal shelters and cat adopters can 

make better, more informed decisions about the wellbeing 

of the cats under their care. 

A Groundbreaking Study 

A collaborative and groundbreaking project is taking 

place between PAWS Chicago, Purdue University, 

Bristol University, Glasgow University and the Fitzhugh 

B. Crews FIV Cat Sanctuary, to study naturally occurring 

FIV-infection in cats and determine the specific effects 

of the infection. This study, which will follow 150 

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actually happens to a cat when infected 

with FIV, to understand the important 

clinical indicators that will predict whether 

disease will progress or not and to develop 

management practices that improve the 

long-term health of FIV-infected cats. 

The results of the study will be of 

particular importance among animal 

shelters as 1.5 to 3 percent of healthy cats 

are infected with FIV and up to 15 percent 

of cats that are sick are FIV-infected. Of 

these cats, many are euthanized annually 

in shelters simply because they are FIVpositive. 

Evidence from this study will 

reduce these deaths by generating practical 

information regarding prognosis and 

optimal health management practices for 

cats living with FIV. 

Cats participating in the humane study 

from PAWS Chicago are a part of the organization’s 

adoption program, while those 

from Fitzhugh B. Crews FIV Cat Sanctuary 

in Memphis, TN are cats who permanently 

live at the sanctuary. 

PAWS Chicago has been a huge proponent 

of welcoming FIV-infected cats 

into its adoption program and has seen 

significant success in the adoptions of 

these special cats who make such wonderful 

pets. Studies like these are so important 

for the future of managing animals with 

this type of disease at PAWS Chicago and 

other animal shelters so that every cat is 

given the chance to life a healthy, happy life. 

Dr. Annette Litster, 

Department of 

Veterinary Clinical 

Sciences, Purdue 

University, Indiana. 

Dr. Litster graduated 

from the University of 

Queensland in Brisbane, 

Australia in 1982 and 

became a registered specialist in Feline Medicine 

in 2001 after successfully completing a Fellowship 

of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists 

by examination. She was awarded a PhD in 

2004 and a Master of Medical Science in Clinical 

Epidemiology in 2006. Dr. Litster is the Director 

of the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the 

Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine.

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PAWS CHICAGO SPOTLIGHT 

Dr. Barbara Hanek 

Each day, Dr. Barbara Hanek works passionately 

to save the lives of homeless animals. As the shelter 

medicine veterinarian for PAWS Chicago, Dr. Hanek’s 

efforts are focused on ensuring that cats and dogs who 

enter PAWS Chicago are treated as individuals and are 

given the necessary medical treatment and rehabilitation 

so they are as healthy as possible, can enjoy life and bring 

happiness to their new family. She says, “Our goal is to 

‘‘ 

save lives by examining and treating as many animals 

as possible so they won’t be euthanized elsewhere or 

contribute to the problem of pet overpopulation.” 

Driven by a need to help and advocate for animals, Dr. 

Hanek attended veterinary school at the University of 

Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and brought over 20 years 

of experience in veterinary medicine to PAWS Chicago’s 

shelter medicine program in 2008, an organization that 

suits her well. “From a veterinary point of view, working 

with shelter pets is pure. It’s me, my team and the pet,” she 

says. “I love that I can bring in a dehydrated, emaciated, 

scared or severely matted animal and, with the help of my 

talented staff and caring fosters, get them to where they 

are healthy and loving.” 

“I feel like I’ve come full circle,” said Dr. Hanek, who 

completed an externship at a public shelter in her senior 

year of veterinary school where her responsibilities 

included ‘putting down’ puppies and kittens because little 

to no medical treatment or special surgeries were done 

simply because there were too many animals. “I am now 

equipped with the knowledge, skills and compassion to 

stop killing animals because they don’t have a home or 

are in need of veterinary care.” 

In support of PAWS Chicago’s goal of creating a No 

Kill Chicago, where pets are no longer destroyed just 

because they are homeless, Dr. Hanek’s team provides 

comprehensive treatment to all incoming pets into the 

program, many of whom are often very young puppies 

and kittens susceptible to disease. Treatment and 

specialized surgeries, when necessary, are at the core of 

PAWS Chicago’s life saving efforts, and include dental 

work, eye surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, treatment for 

stomatitis, parvo, chronic respiratory infections, and 

mass/tumor removals, to name a few. As a part of the No 

Kill movement, Dr. Hanek’s team treats medical diseases 

for animals who, in a traditional shelter, would be 

euthanized. This year alone, Dr. Hanek’s shelter medicine 

‘‘ 

It is clear that I am a part of something 

great. It is so rewarding to see how beautiful, healthy 

and happy the animals are at the Adoption Center… 

and knowing all the TLC it took to get them there. 

team will be responsible for the diagnosis and medical 

treatment of more than 4,000 homeless pets. 

From an educational standpoint, Dr. Hanek is part 

of the team that works with veterinary students from 

Purdue University in an effort to create the first shelter 

medicine university program completed in a shelter, onsite 

at PAWS Chicago’s Rescue & Recovery Center. The 

program provides students with real-life experiences of 

what it is to work in a shelter setting and is transforming 

sheltering by raising awareness about the specific needs 

of shelter medicine. “I’m always amazed by the multiple, 

incredible goals which we have here at PAWS Chicago,” 

she said. “There is still so much that still needs to be done 

and PAWS Chicago is always willing and able to bring 

solutions.” 

“At PAWS Chicago, it is clear that I am a part of 

something great. It is so rewarding to see how beautiful, 

healthy and happy the animals are at the Adoption 

Center… and knowing all the TLC it took to get them 

there,” said Dr. Hanek. PAWS Chicago is fortunate to 

have the dynamic and compassionate Dr. Hanek leading 

the Shelter Medicine team. 

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kids corner 

These kids are f inding great ways to lend a helping hand to homeless animals. 

Alcott 

Elementary 

School 

The after-school Service Club at Alcott Elementary School in 

Lincoln Park named “The Wild Cat Club” coordinated a school-wide 

in-kind donation drive to collect donations for PAWS Chicago. 

Members of the Wild Cat Club, met with PAWS Volunteers at 

their school and learned all about dog safety, including how 

to safely approach and meet a new dog. They also presented 

their donation which included several cartons of wish-list 

items for cats and dogs, including dog beds, food and toys. 

Chicago 

Jewish 

Day 

School 

Beth 

The kindergarten students at Chicago Jewish Day 

School toured PAWS Chicago’s Adoption Center to learn 

about animal shelters. Using pictures drawn and notes 

taken about what is needed for an Adoption Center to 

be healthy and happy for animals, the students created 

a ‘Stuffed Animal Adoption Center’ in their classroom, 

named “PAWS Kindergarten.” 

The kids held an adoption day and invited other 

school students to come, view and adopt homeless 

stuffed animals. Each animal had a kennel card with 

information about the animal and fresh water and 

food (paper in cups). The students wore name tags 

(like volunteers at the Adoption Center) and worked 

as Adoption Counselors who helped guests choose 

their forever stuffed friend. They also took adopters 

through the adoption process, which included reading 

the adoption contract out-loud, signing the contract, 

a stop at the “front desk” to pay a $1 adoption fee, and 

finalizing the paperwork. 

“PAWS Kindergarten” was a huge learning opportunity 

for the students who also raised $120 in ‘adoption fees’ 

for PAWS Chicago! 

Beth (9), a budding animal rights 

activist, put her beliefs into action to 

make a difference for animals by holding 

a bake sale at her summer block party to 

raise money to help homeless cats and 

dogs at PAWS Chicago. With the help of 

her mom and sister, Kate, Beth baked and 

sold brownies and cookies. Her idea was 

a huge hit and several neighborhood dogs 

adopted from PAWS Chicago even stopped 

by with their families to support the 

cause. In total, Beth raised $120! 

Also, in lieu of presents for her 9th 

birthday, Beth asked friends to bring pet 

supplies for PAWS Chicago. Her guests 

came with leashes, collars, bowls and dog 

and cat toys which also were donated. 

Beth’s love of her own pets, 3 cats and 2 

gerbils, and the No Kill movement inspired 

her to ensure that all dogs and cats have 

homes. And as soon as she’s old enough, 

she plans to volunteer at PAWS Chicago! 

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The Revolution: All About No Kill 

re 

volution 

PAWS Chicago is part of a revolution—a No Kill revolution— that started in San Francisco in 

1994 and is now sweeping across the nation. This No Kill movement, still in its infancy, has 

challenged the methods of traditional animal sheltering, which for centuries has managed 

pet overpopulation by killing the surplus of homeless pets. Dedicated to the principle 

of valuing each individual animal while simultaneously focusing on big picture strategic 

solutions, the No Kill method is expanding its role in cities and counties across America. 

Here is the story of animal 

sheltering and the rise of No Kill, 

with articles unraveling the differences 

between traditional and No 

Kill sheltering methods, outlining 

the future for homeless pets. 

The History of Sheltering 

In the second half of the nineteenth 

century, humane societies 

began to take over the killing of 

stray and unwanted populations 

of cats and dogs. They wanted to 

eradicate the cruel methods of 

animal control at the time, which 

commonly resorted to clubbing, 

shooting, or drowning companion 

animals to death. But when private 

shelters accept the role of killing, 

who is to advocate for life 

For more than a century, traditional 

humane societies have been 

entrenched in the “cage and kill” 

philosophy, taking in all animals 

and killing the surplus. Because 

of the history of cruel methods of 

animal control, these traditional 

shelters have accepted death as a 

humane alternative for homeless 

cats and dogs. For more than 100 

years, these traditional methods 

did little to eliminate pet overpopulation. 

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For example, despite the existence of traditional 

shelters in Chicago for more than a century, 

the number of homeless pets killed in 1997 was a 

staggering 42,561. If traditional methods worked, 

pet overpopulation would not continue to plague 

our country’s homeless pets. In contrast, since 

PAWS Chicago took the No Kill message public 

with Angels with Tails in 1998, and with the help 

of all the wonderful Chicagoans who have rallied 

to help homeless pets, the killing has been reduced 

by more than half with 18,475 pets euthanized 

in 2009. 

The Advent of No Kill 

With the entire animal welfare system 

designed to kill the ever-increasing number of 

homeless dogs and cats, changing the direction 

of the tide was a huge undertaking. It would take 

vision, leadership, direction, and proof that lifesaving 

methods work to change the methodology 

of traditional sheltering. 

Through innovative programs, proactive 

adoptions, and many years of focused, targeted 

spay/ neuter, San Francisco created a progressive 

No Kill model that saves all animals; the only 

warranted euthanasia is for animals who are irremediably 

suffering, or those who are vicious 

and pose a threat to the public. But despite San 

Francisco’s proven track record of saving–not 

killing–homeless animals, many shelters and 

communities have not yet embraced the No Kill 

model. Many shelters and communities continue 

to kill homeless cats and dogs, rather than work to 

change the ineffective status quo. But the No Kill 

tide has already begun to swell. 

The No Kill Model 

Today, PAWS Chicago is leading the way as 

a national model in No Kill sheltering, but there 

are important distinct roles for government and 

private shelters in building No Kill communities. 

How a Model No Kill Community Works. 

In a model No Kill city, all healthy and treatable 

animals are saved. Euthanasia is reserved only for 

dogs or cats who are hopelessly sick or injured, or 

dogs who are vicious and therefore pose a real and 

immediate threat to public safety. 

Spay/Neuter clinics and spay/neuter vans 

make the service readily available and affordable, 

or free, for pets of low-income families. Spay/ 

Neuter is essential to managing the population 

of unwanted pets, greatly reducing the volume of 

animals entering shelters and ultimately enabling 

all homeless animals to find homes. 

Private Shelters in a No Kill Community. 

In a model No Kill community, all private 

shelters manage their admissions much like 

human services do, taking in only as many pets 

as they can care for with all of their donor dollars 

going to saving, not ending, lives. This managed 

admissions approach works with each case individually 

so that his or her needs are met. 

The reality is that every institution has a 

capacity limit. If a hospital or domestic violence 

shelter has only 1,000 beds, they will not take in 

2,000 people and kill the excess. Much like their 

human counterparts, a No Kill shelter triages pets 

to take in crisis care and the neediest cases first. 

When a family gives up their pet, the shelter educates 

them on the reality of pet homelessness and 

offers educational counseling and alternatives. 

During the busiest times, these private shelters 

will ask people with less critical needs to keep 

their pet a few weeks or utilize a network of foster 

homes to take in pets while the shelter is operating 

at capacity. 

Once pets are in the adoption program, the life 

of each animal is prioritized. Private donor dollars 

go to treating and saving the lives of all healthy 

and treatable animals that come through the shelter’s 

doors. Traditional, open door shelters would 

no longer exist, since they are an outdated model 

that merely replicates government services. 

Government’s Role in a No Kill Community. 

Animal Care & Control, or the city pound, in a 

model community would serve as the central 

location for stray and unwanted pets and for 

cases of animal cruelty, they would work in conjunction 

with the city’s law enforcement. As the 

community’s open door shelter funded by tax 

dollars, they would take in all animals and be the 

single destination to search for lost pets. 

Private shelters would support the city shelter 

by transferring pets into their adoption programs. 

With an active transfer culture, there is a safety net 

for the pets who enter the city shelter. When the 

city agency is the only open door shelter in a community, 

any killing would be exposed with greater 

transparency and freedom of information legally 

mandated for government. 

Reaching No Kill 

As No Kill has become the commonly accepted 

sheltering model, many traditional open door 

shelters mask their killing through misleading terminology 

and misrepresentation of their shelter 

data. But knowledge is power. 

With the knowledge of what pets are facing 

in a community’s sheltering system, the public is 

mobilized to action, responding to the need. This 

response is visible in the 7,000 people who volunteer 

for PAWS Chicago because they believe in the 

No Kill model. 

By supporting No Kill with your time and 

resources, you are arming the revolution. Within 

five years, the war will be won and animals will 

no longer be killed in Chicago. We will be the 

model No Kill community, and the revolution 

will spread. 

> The Revolution: 

All About No Kill 

Article Guide 

No Kill Revolution 

Pages 26-27 

> The evolution of 

animal sheltering and the 

life‐changing rise of the 

No Kill movement, which 

values the life of each 

individual animal. 

When is No Kill 

truly No Kill 

Pages 28-30 

> Understanding the true 

definition of “No Kill” is 

the difference between 

life and death for millions 

of cats and dogs at 

animal shelters around 

the world. 

Transparency in 

Shelter Law 

Pages 31-34 

> Why transparency – 

the accurate disclosure 

of animal shelter data 

including admissions, 

adoptions, euthanasia 

rates, and the number 

of animals who died in 

a shelter – matters and 

its impact on the lives 

of animals and donor 

decisions. 

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When is No Kill truly No Kill 

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When shelters 

save 90%+ 

By Nathan Winograd 

The No Kill model of animal sheltering – where 

euthanasia is reserved only for those dogs who are 

vicious and pose a threat to the public or those cats 

and dogs who are irremediably suffering, in which 

medical treatment cannot alleviate their condition 

– is gaining acceptance and saving more animal 

lives in shelters around the world. However, the 

meaning of the term “No Kill” is often intentionally 

misused by some shelters, enabling them to 

mislead the public with inaccurate kill and save 

rates. Before making the decision to adopt from or 

donate to an animal shelter, the key is to truly know 

how your local shelter defines No Kill. 

It is an exciting time for the No Kill movement. Thanks 

to organizations like PAWS Chicago, the movement has 

completely altered the landscape in America and its impact 

can be felt in all corners of the country. In fact, it can be 

felt all over the world, as communities across the globe 

are embracing it as well. And that means more and more 

animals are being saved. 

It seems everywhere one turns; there is yet another 

reason to celebrate. The city of Austin, Texas recently 

embraced No Kill in a unanimous vote by the City Council. 

The State of Delaware passed shelter reform legislation that 

puts them on the path toward No Kill, also unanimously. 

A Kentucky community recently celebrated its second No 

Kill year. A Canadian community reduced killing by 70%. 

A New Zealand animal control shelter finished the 

year with a 96% rate of lifesaving. Another in Australia 

surpasses even that. Unthinkable, a few short years ago. 

And it is now happening all the time, all over the world. 

When truly caring learn about the promise of the No Kill 

philosophy, it gives them hope. When shelters follow the 

model it advocates, they achieve success. The lives saved 

rather than killed in places as diverse as California, New 

York, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Nevada, Minnesota, 

Kansas, and elsewhere are a living testament to the power of 

the No Kill philosophy, and the compassion of most people.

Unfortunately, not everyone shares 

those values. Pressured by their 

constituents, pressured by taxpayers, 

and pressured by a growing army of 

compassionate animal activists which 

are calling for an end to the killing, some 

shelters are responding by embracing the 

language of No Kill, but not the actual 

programs and services which save lives. 

In other words, they are claiming that 

they are “No Kill” even as they continue 

to kill large numbers of animals. To 

do that, they are claiming that all the 

animals they do kill are “unadoptable.” 

This allows them to defray criticism, 

without doing the hard but noble work of 

saving all the lives at risk. Because to the 

public, “unadoptable” implies a common 

sense definition of the word–a dog or 

cat who is hopelessly sick or injured or, 

in the case of dogs, who may be vicious 

and therefore poses a real and immediate 

threat to public safety. That is what 

many of these shelters expect the public 

to believe: that they are, in fact, already 

meeting the dictionary definition of 

euthanasia (“the act or practice of killing 

hopelessly sick or injured individual 

animals in a relatively painless way for 

reasons of mercy”) when they call a dog 

or cat “unadoptable.” But that is not the 

criteria they are using to make those 

determinations. 

As a result, while shelters claim they are 

saving “all adoptable animals,” they are 

still killing as they have always done but 

only after unfairly labeling the animals 

“unadoptable.” In Los Angeles, for 

example, an animal shelter was claiming 

to be saving almost all “adoptable” 

animals even while it was killing half the 

dogs and 80% of all cats. A shelter does 

not achieve No Kill by calling animals 

“unadoptable” before killing them; 

it achieves No Kill by actually saving 

their lives. 

So given that more and more shelters 

are using the No Kill terminology, how 

can an animal lover be sure they are 

supporting the organizations that truly 

reflect their values How can you be sure 

that the animal you rescued off the street 

is going to the right place How can you 

know whether shelters are truly doing all 

they can to save the life of animals The 

answer is the “90% Rule.” 

Based on dog bite extrapolation data 

and the results of the best performing 

shelters in the country, we know that 

over 90 percent of animals entering 

shelters are savable. The most successful 

communities across the world save 

between 92 percent and 97 percent of 

animals. Indeed, 

one shelter in 

In Los Angeles an animal shelter 

was claiming to be saving almost all 

“adoptable” animals even 

while it was killing half the 

dogs and 80% of all cats. 

New Zealand 

is on pace for 

a stunning 99 

percent save rate 

this year. The 

good news is that 

this result occurs 

even in shelters 

which are “open 

admission,” meaning they are the animal 

control agency in their community. A 

municipal shelter in Nevada is saving 

95% of all animals, even with a per capita 

intake rate that is four times the rate of 

Los Angeles, seven times the rate of New 

York City, and over twice the national 

average. 

But, like all things, it isn’t an exercise in 

simplicity. It requires more than simply 

asking “What is your save rate” and then 

waiting for the answer. We need to know 

that the answer encompasses all animals. 

Like Los Angeles, if the answer is only 

those animals they consider “adoptable,” 

we are being misled. To be a true No Kill 

shelter, the 90% save rate must be based 

on all animals entering the shelter, each 

and every one: the “cute and cuddlies” 

and even the “old and uglies.” 

Because if you share the No Kill 

philosophy, if you believe in the sanctity 

of life, if you think being beautiful on 

the inside also makes you beautiful on 

the outside (and what animal isn’t), 

they are all cute and cuddly, regardless 

of their age or infirmary, and they all 

should be counted. In fact, what some 

traditional shelters might see as a lack 

of objective beauty in some animals is 

only a poor reflection of their own lack 

of compassion. 

That animal can be loved and cherished 

and desperately missed by the family out 

looking for him or her or by the next 

family that walks in looking for a new 

best friend. That is what makes the No 

Kill philosophy so beautiful. It doesn’t 

matter if the animals are old, blind, deaf, 

missing limbs, or traumatized. All of these 

animals are worthy of our compassion, 

all of them can find homes, and all 

of them deserve to. But that requires 

shelters truly dedicated to that task. 

Americans are crazy about their pets. 

We spend $50 billion each year on their 

care and comfort. And we give hundreds 

of millions more to animal related 

charities in need. We deserve shelters 

that reflect, rather than thwart, our 

values. And that means we deserve a No 

Kill nation, both in name and in deed. Is 

your shelter up to the task 

See how Chicago Shelters add up on 

page 30 

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>>> 

Chicago Animal 

Welfare Statistics 

Impoundments 

Total Live Impoundments 

Adoptions 

Transfers to Other Organizations 

Reclaimed by Owner 

Total Saved 

Died in Care 

Euthanized 

Total Deaths 

Death Rate 

Save Rate 

Consists of the Following 

Organizations 

Source: CASAChicago.org 

Maddies Fund Community Grant / 

Community Statistics 2008 

*2009 data has not been made available. 

See www.pawschicago.org for 

PAWS Chicago’s most recent shelter data. 

2008 

Community 

Summary 

CASA* 

40,233 

40,233 

11,385 

5,370 

1,189 

17,944 

243 

19,228 

19,471 

48.40% 

51.60% 

Chicago Animal 

Shelter Alliance 

(CASA) 

2008 

City 

Agency 

21,836 

21,836 

2,390 

3,515 

1,133 

7,038 

0 

12,544 

12,544 

57.45% 

42.55% 

Chicago Animal Care 

& Control 

2008 

Traditional 

Agencies 

13,988 

13,988 

4,815 

1,841 

35 

6,691 

177 

6,554 

6,731 

48.12% 

51.88% 

Anti Cruelty Society 

Animal Welfare 

League -Wabash 

2008 

No Kill 

Agencies 

2008 PAWS 

Chicago portion 

4,409 3,107 

4,409 3,107 

4,180 3,015 

14 4 

21 0 

4,215 3,019 

66 41 

130 47 

196 88 

4.45% 2.83% 

95.55% 97.17% 


Tree House 

Chicago Canine Rescue 

Felines 

Red Door Animal Shelter 

Harmony House for Cats 

Lake Shore Animal Shelter 

Target 

The Killing of a Hero 

“It is more dangerous for a dog in a U.S. animal shelter 

than it is in war torn Afghanistan.” That is the conclusion 

of many heartbroken animal lovers as they found out 

an Arizona shelter killed a dog who saved American 

soldiers from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. The 

shelter calls it a “mistake,” but killing is not a “mistake” 

when it happens all of the time, all over the place. 

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Late one night in war torn Afghanistan, a suicide bomber broke onto 

an American military base. Strapped with 25 pounds of explosives, 

he was in process of entering the barracks where 50 American soldiers 

slept when Target, Sasha and Rufus, canine companions the soldiers 

had taken in, attacked the intruder, barking and snarling to alert the 

sleeping troops of trouble. This chaos forced the bomber to detonate his 

explosives before he was able to reach the soldiers. 

Five soldiers were wounded and one of the dogs, Sasha, was killed in 

the explosion, but dozens of lives were saved. Target and Rufus were 

treated for their injuries, made full recoveries and were brought home 

to America at the end of the tour of duty to live with two soldiers and 

their families. Target and her family were even featured on the Oprah 

Winfrey Show this year. But tragedy struck on November 12, 2010, 

when Target was lost and ultimately killed in an animal shelter. 

While our hearts go out to the family of that poor dog, 

killing an animal is no less tragic because someone says 

a particular pet is unwanted. The killing of four million 

animals every year in our nation’s regressive pounds and 

“shelters” is a needless travesty that can and must be 

brought to an end. 

Nathan J. Winograd is the director of the 

No Kill Advocacy Center and the author 

of two books on sheltering: Redemption: 

The Myth of Pet Overpopulation & The 

No Kill Revolution in America, which won 

five national awards, and Irreconcilable 

Differences: The Battle for the Heart & Soul 

of America’s Animal Shelters. You can learn 

more at www.nathanwinograd.com and 

www.nokilladvocacycenter.org.

Transparency 

in Animal Sheltering 

A proposed law would cause shelters to work harder to save more animals by 

stopping shelters from hiding or misrepresenting their animals’ fates. 

By David Tenenbaum 

If you took the time, effort and expense to surrender 

your beloved pet to a traditional shelter to make sure that 

the pet would find a new home, and you were promised 

there was “no time limit” on how long the dog or cat 

could stay, or that the shelter would use its “best efforts” 

to place the pet, you can be assured that your dog or cat 

did not wind up in the shelter freezer, black garbage bag 

or incinerator. 

Or can you Last year, 4 million pets were put to death 

in shelters across the United States. Animal shelter euthanasia 

remains the leading cause of death of dogs and 

cats in this country. In fact, shelter euthanasia kills more 

pets than any known disease. Nationwide, 60% of dogs 

and 70% of cats entering animal shelters never make it 

out alive. 

Shocking Lack of Industry Transparency 

You cannot be certain that your surrendered dog or 

cat was in fact adopted and did not wind up as one of the 

4 million annual euthanasia deaths, due to the shocking 

lack of transparency in the traditional animal shelter 

industry. As the public increasingly demands better 

outcomes for shelter animals, some shelters work harder 

and implement improved programs to achieve better 

results for the animals. Other shelters, work even harder 

to conceal the truth. 

The public’s escalating vocal compassion has raised 

shelter awareness, and sometimes shelter efforts, to 

reduce the killing. A handful but growing number of 

truly progressive shelters, working together with varying 

combinations of volunteers, rescue groups, spay/ 

neuter veterinarians, donors, media and compassionate 

politicians and community leaders, now reserve euthanasia 

only for the truly gravely ill or incorrigible animal. 

These modern shelters never use euthanasia to control 

the pet population in the shelter and will never kill a pet 

that is or can be made adoptable. Shelters such as PAWS 

Chicago, which has successfully implemented the principles 

of No Kill, has been able to increase the save rate 

of its pet population to 97%. 


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Transparency in Animal Sheltering continued 

However, the same public demands to eliminate euthanasia 

as a means of controlling the pet over population has 

motivated many traditional shelters to create the outward 

appearance of No Kill, even though they continue the practice 

of euthanasia to cull their population of adoptable and 

treatable pets. 

Shelter directors who continue their massive killing of 

animals do so to hide that fact from their employers, the general 

public, municipal leaders and shelter donors. Indeed, the 

non-profit status of many of the traditional shelters does not 

prevent them from taking in millions of dollars in donations 

and fees. Shelters that continue the excessive killing would no 

doubt see their share of donations plummet if donors knew 

the truth. Those running the failing shelters hide the truth 

through statistical half truths, the misuse of temperament 

tests and even false representations. 

Why Accurate Disclosure Is Crucial For Meaningful 

Reform 

Many if not most of the traditional shelters do not disclose 

to the public the extent of their killing, or even that they 

are kill shelters – where euthanasia is routinely employed to 

kill animals that are otherwise adoptable or could be made 

adoptable with reasonable efforts. 

What happens when a shelter withholds such basic 

and material information from the public 

• Donors are misled into believing that the money they 

donate is funding progressive programs that no longer use 

euthanasia as a means to control the pet population in the 

shelter. Thus, the donated funds not only continue to make 

euthanasia highly profitable but are diverted from progressive 

shelters and programs that truly save the lives of animals. 

• Guardians are misled into believing the family pet they 

surrender will be adopted into a loving home. The animal 

is killed instead of being taken where the animal could be 

saved. 

• Shelter directors who operate kill shelters keep their jobs. 

They continue to occupy positions of authority, fearing and 

blocking those with innovative and effective plans from being 

hired and creating meaningful reforms. 

Decisions based on cooked or hidden data often perpetuate 

the status quo. What programs should be adopted for most 

effectively applying resources and what programs should be 

modified or jettisoned Where are additional resources most 

needed Which shelters are most deserving of donations 

based on their performance Which shelter directors should 

be hired or retained and which should be replaced These important 

determinations require honest accurate information. 

The availability of such information is the exception and not 

the rule. 

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> adoptable: is defined as any animal that is 

healthy or treatable – from illness or injury. 

Circling The Wagons Rather Than Changing 

With The Times 

Given the increasing and justified pressure from 

the public to reduce the killing, it should surprise no 

one that the traditional shelters go out of their way to 

hide the truth of their impounded animals’ outcomes. 

In addition to false oral representations by shelter personnel 

that the pet will be placed in a wonderful home, 

the illusion of saving lives is further carefully crafted 

with such representations as “there is no time limit for 

your pet’s stay in our shelter,” “we screen carefully to 

make sure your pet finds a loving home,” and “we exert 

our best efforts” to find the animal a home. These 

statements mask the true nature of the kill shelter’s 

operations, and that your pet may not find a home and 

instead will be euthanized. 

It’s What The Shelters Don’t Tell You That Can 

Cost Your Pet His or Her Life 

Many traditional shelters employ temperament 

tests. At best, these tests were designed to evaluate behavior 

so that issues can be remedied and to facilitate 

matching animals with appropriate homes. Yet far too 

often, temperament tests become an excuse to label 

animals “unadoptable” and summarily put them to 

death. For example, the SAFER test was created by 

Emily Weiss and is one of the most common temperament 

tests employed by shelters today. According to 

Emily Weiss’ website, the purpose of this test is to help, 

“animal welfare professionals all over the country 

identify potential aggression and opportunities for 

behavior modification – which ultimately leads to 

more adoptions through appropriate placement.” This 

test was not designed to snuff out the life of any animal. 

Other tests, such as the Sue Sternberg test which 

includes “food guarding” – taking food away from the 

shelter animal while he or she is eating to determine 

if the animal has any “aggressive” tendencies – have 

been subject to intense criticism and their validity, 

reliability and scientific basis, if any, have been called 

into serious question. 

Further issues of temperament testing reliability 

and validity include the fact that traditional shelters 

often employ these tests soon after the animal arrives 

at the facility when the animal is in unfamiliar and 

frightening surroundings, having recently been lost or 

abandoned. In addition, some shelters give temperament 

tests to animals too young for their personalities 

to have developed. Even if the tests were otherwise 

highly accurate in predicting behavior, under these 

conditions, the results can yield false positives for 

aggression. 

The most heinous aspect of temperament testing 

from a shelter transparency perspective is that many 

shelters use them to label animals “unadoptable” and 

euthanize them on that basis; then, they report to the 

public their adoption rate for “adoptable” animals 

only. This effectively excludes from reporting all of the 

> As the public increasingly demands better 

outcomes for shelter animals, some shelters 

work harder and implement improved 

programs to achieve better results for the 

animals. Other shelters, work even harder 

to conceal the truth. 

animals who were labeled “unadoptable” and killed. 

For example, a shelter may report that it saves “97% of 

adoptable animals,” without disclosing what happened 

to those labeled “unadoptable,” or what percentage 

were given the death label. This categorical exclusion 

from reporting for those labeled “unadoptable” deceptively 

solidifies the illusion of success and is a fraud on 

the public paid for with the lives of animals. 


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It’s Time to Hold the Shelters 

Accountable 

As long as traditional shelters 

are allowed to withhold material 

information while providing the public 

with half truths and in some cases 

outright falsehoods of their operations, 

donation decisions, budget allocations, 

program decisions, hiring decisions 

and decisions where to surrender a 

pet, will all be handicapped. Worse, 

when shelters get away with inaccurate 

reporting and deceiving the public, 

they are rewarded with misguided 

donations and guardians who pay 

relinquishment fees when they 

surrender their pets. While the public 

is deceived, the ones that pay the 

ultimate price are the animals – those 

surrendered looking for new homes 

and all the strays a shelter takes in. 

More dogs and cats will continue to 

lose their lives if the shelter leaders on 

whom the animals depend are not held 

accountable, and are more motivated 

by the bottom line to hide the truth 

than correct it. 

Currently, the public is simply 

without the information it needs to 

make an informed decision when 

it comes to making a donation to a 

shelter or where to surrender their 

pets. What is needed is a Truth in 

Shelter Law that will require all shelters 

to disclose publicly the very basic and 

fundamental facts of their operation 

including whether they kill pets for 

other than medical necessity and the 

rate of euthanasia (as well as the total 

number of pets taken in, adopted out, 

transferred to other shelters or medical 

laboratories). 

Without this minimal transparency, 

it will continue to be impossible for any 

donor to make an informed decision in 

making a donation or for any guardian 

to make a responsible decision where 

to surrender his or her pet. We already 

have laws related to non-disclosure and 

fraudulently reporting when it comes 

to the sale of securities and personal 

and real property. Can we do any 

less for our best friends and still call 

ourselves a civilized society 

If the reader is interested in helping 

to pass this long overdue law, the 

proposed legislation can be viewed at 

www.truthinshelter.org. 

G. David Tenenbaum is a UCLA law 

school graduate whose practice is 

dedicated to animal rights. He is a 

member of the California Bar, has 

practiced in the Circuit Court of Cook 

County on a pro hac vice basis and has 

provided legal advice on cases involving 

companion animals. 

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A Guide to 

Pet Dental 

Care 

The gnawing concerns from 

owners about veterinary 

dental hygiene. 

By Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM 

QCan you clean an animal’s teeth without anesthesia • If a tooth is broken, does it have to 

be removed • Isn’t bad dog breath unavoidable • Which is safer: rawhides, compressed 

vegetable chew treats, synthetic bones, cooked bones, raw bones, or none of the above • 

Why do some dogs have more tartar than others • Do I really need to brush my dog’s teeth – 

and for heaven’s sake, chicken flavored toothpaste – ugh! • What about dry food 

What do you think of when you think 

about dental tartar and dental disease in 

your pet Maybe bad breath or trouble 

chewing, but usually we don’t link dental 

disease with any serious health risks. 

Unfortunately, this assumption is 

not true. Indeed, dental disease can 

contribute to serious health problems. 

These include heart and lung disease, 

diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, 

kidney disease, leukemia, cancers, 

abscesses and gum disease. So clearly it’s 

not just about a pretty smile. Dental care 

is important to systemic health. 

Many pet owners are nervous about 

doing a dental cleaning because of the 

risks associated with anesthesia. This 

is a valid concern, but at the same time, 

many animals need to have the full 

anesthetic procedure to properly clean 

the teeth under the gums and maybe to 

do extractions and/or treat cavities. 

What is possible without anesthesia 

With a proper assessment and a 

good temperament (both animal and 

veterinary), it is possible to chip off tartar 

and polish teeth while they are awake. 

Is a dental cleaning without 

anesthesia a good idea 

It is certainly not perfect. But where 

animals have an otherwise healthy 

mouth and willing temperament, it may 

be worth doing to avoid the risks of 

anesthesia. Non-anesthesia dentals can 

still significantly improve breath, dental 

condition and overall health. 

It’s difficult to fully clean under the 

gums with an awake animal. And clearly 

no extractions or dental radiographs are 

possible. But a lot can be done without 

anesthesia. And sometimes, in animals 

that cannot tolerate anesthesia, cleaning 

the teeth this way may be a useful 

alternative. 

At my practice, after a careful 

dental assessment by the veterinarian, 

we schedule an hour-long cleaning 

appointment, and have extra staff 

available to help calm and hold up the 

lips. With calm pets, we often clean all 

the teeth in one appointment. Some 

animals need a break and we schedule 

several shorter visits. After removing the 

tartar, we can then polish the teeth with a 

pumice and gauze to help keep the tartar 

from returning. 

There is always the risk, after chipping 

off tartar, of finding something more 

sinister below, requiring anesthesia to 

repair or remove. But if you are prepared 

for that possibility, it is reasonable to try. 

Once teeth are clean, you can keep them 

that way by brushing. It’s even helpful if 

you can only get to it a few times a week 

(I know how hard it is to keep up on 

every day pet toothbrushing.) 

Dental disease is also affected by 

genetics, chewing behavior, nutrition, 

systemic disease, treats, and even stress. 

Not every dog is born with a perfect 

set of teeth or an even bite. Many dogs 

are also born with a tendency to harbor 

bacteria that is more prone to produce 

tartar. 


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Pet Dental Care continued 

Tartar 

One answer is blowing in the wind, 

literally. Yes, fresh air, not saliva is 

one of the causes of significant tartar 

buildup. Saliva has enzymes to help 

keep the mouth clean after a meal. 

Many veterinarians have seen that 

“mouth breathers,” like chronically 

nervous or panting dogs and 

brachycephalic dogs, have more 

trouble with tartar buildup. As the 

oral cavity dries out, the gums, tongue 

and teeth aren’t kept moist and 

tartar, which is sticky, builds up more 

quickly. Of course, this situation may 

be difficult to do anything about. 

Cracked or broken teeth 

A tooth that is cracked or broken 

doesn’t always present a health risk. 

If there is no pulp (nerve and blood 

vessels) exposure, and the animal 

isn’t obviously in pain, sometimes 

a veterinary dentist will try a 

conservative approach and only take 

action if there are signs of an abscess 

or pain. (Signs to look for include 

your pet avoids chewing, paws at the 

mouth, foul odor from the mouth, or 

excessive drooling.) Injured teeth can 

be extracted, or you can opt for a root 

canal or other restorative solution. 

Dental specialists (in Chicago there 

is the brilliant Dr. Cindy Charlier to 

whom I often refer patients) can do 

amazing things to save teeth. 

Dental Chews and Bones 

Chewing on certain types of bones, 

rawhides can help reduce tartar and 

keep the gums healthy. Every dog is 

different in how they chew a bone. 

Some are gulpers. Gulpers generally 

do not do well with bones/rawhides. 

But calm chewers can benefit from a 

good American-made plain rawhide, 

bully stick, ostrich tendon or other 

animal-parts chews. Raw bones can be 

great, albeit a little messy – with the 

same restrictions. 

Never offer cooked bones as they 

splinter off in dangerously sharp 

pieces that are serious trouble for the 

dog if swallowed. It’s always best to 

keep a close watch on an animal while 

they are chewing any bone to avoid 

problems. And consider throwing 

out the bone before it becomes small 

enough to swallow whole. 

I do not recommend offering compressed 

vegetable/wheat bones like 

those green ones because I am never a 

fan of adding wheat or soy products (a 

main ingredient) to a dog’s diet. There 

are better ways to keep a dog’s teeth 

clean and keep a dog healthy through 

good moist food, brushing, animal 

product chew treats. 

Brushing 

Brush Brush Brush. Brushing your 

pet’s teeth is a great idea. Tartar 

takes 2-3 days to fully set, so even 

brushing just a few times a week can 

do a lot of good. Use pet (not human) 

toothpastes (the fluoride is too strong 

for them), or even a paste of baking 

soda and water. But once tartar is 

solidly on the tooth, it usually won’t 

come off with just brushing. 

Dry Food 

Dry food is not, by nature, better for 

the teeth. It does not “chip off tartar.” 

In fact, many dry foods contribute 

to tartar production by sticking on 

the teeth. And since dogs don’t floss 

after meals, the tartar builds. It is 

often easier for animals to lick canned 

or raw foods cleanly off their teeth. 

Foods and treats that have fewer sticky 

carbs in general are best – avoid wheat, 

corn, sugars, molasses, soy and peanut 

butter. 

Halitosis 

Bad breath in a pet can mean that 

there are other issues – gastrointestinal 

issues, systemic disease, dental 

problems or gum disease. It is surprising 

how many owners ignore their 

pet’s progressive bad breath as just an 

unavoidable part of pet ownership. 

Instead, ask your vet about it and rule 

out these treatable problems. 

Dr. Barbara Royal is a 

nationally published writer 

and international lecturer 

whose own practice, The 

Royal Treatment Veterinary 

Center in Chicago, is a 

center for Complementary 

Veterinary Medicine and 

Physical Rehabilitation. 

Teeth cleaning without anesthesia 

in dogs and cats has become a 

hot topic for both veterinarians 

and owners. There is always an 

element of risk with anesthesia, 

so it is reasonable to be extremely 

careful about its use. Here are 

some guidelines to consider when 

thinking about dental care and 

your pet. 

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3) 

4) 

5) 

6) 

7) 

8) 

9) 

Does your pet have the 

temperament that would allow 

someone’s hands in their mouth and 

not bite the hand that cleans them 

Will your pet think the dental is 

terrifying If your pet is going to be 

so stressed by being held still for the 

dental, it may be better overall to 

have an anesthetic on board. 

If your pet stresses easily, are there 

any other significant health issues 

that stress of an awake dental could 

worsen 

Do any teeth need to be extracted or 

radiographed 

Is there any other oral disease 

(masses, gum disease, severe gingival 

recession, fractured teeth) that could 

benefit from anesthesia 

Is there any other reason you 

might want to have an anesthetic 

procedure anyway (mass removal, 

neuter) And could you do both 

safely at the same time 

How expert is the person doing the 

dental 

Is a vet there if needed 

What is the dental procedure

VOLUNTEER 

SPOTLIGHT 

Ashley & 

Michael 

Stamatinos 

“We feel the need to protect animals 

that are less fortunate,” said Ashley and 

Michael Stamatinos, who have been 

fostering cats with PAWS Chicago for the 

past two years. Without permanent pets of 

their own, this dynamic duo is ready and 

able to foster several kittens at any given 

notice and completely focus on their care 

and well-being as needed. 

“We focus on fostering kittens as well 

as mothers with their newborn litters. We 

also welcome sick and injured cats into 

our home, as we love assisting them on 

their healing journey,” they said. In fact, 

to date, the Stamatinos’ have fostered over 

50 kittens that have all been successfully 

adopted by caring families. 

Both Ashley–a graphic designer, Reiki 

Master teacher and owner of a holistic 

wellness business called Omorfi Healing 

–and Michael–who manages business 

development for Hanger Orthopedic 

Group which provides patients with 

rehabilitative products for limb loss– 

leverage their professional experience in 

healing for the kittens they foster. Each 

kitten benefits from daily healing sessions 

in their home. Even veterinarians have 

commented that the Stamatinos’ fosters 

heal very quickly and gain weight faster 

than some other foster cats. 

The time and love that Ashley and 

Michael provide to these little kittens is 

returned in the form of healthy, happy 

animals. “As foster parents, our main 

objective is to provide these kittens with 

an enormous amount of love, attention 

and care,” they said. “Seeing the kittens 

gradually gain strength, turn into playful 

animals and eventually become 100% 

healthy is a real privilege.” 

While some volunteers struggle with 

saying goodbye to their foster kittens 

once they are ready for adoption, Ashley 

and Michael have learned to simply 

communicate with them. “We let our 

kittens know that they are special visitors 

in our home and that the goal is to get 

them healthy and love them so they will 

graduate to the adoption center,” they said. 

“We have found that animals respond 

almost immediately and physically relax 

when you explain the situation.” 

“Being a part of the solution to help 

Chicago become a ‘No Kill animal zone’ 

is very meaningful to us and it keeps us 

wanting to foster more animals,” they said.

To find out more about becoming a PAWS Chicago Volunteer, 

call (773) 687-4715 or visit www.pawschicago.org. 

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Autumn Pierce began thinking 

about the importance of animal rescue 

back in 2005 after her sister adopted a 

gorgeous, young dog who was about 

to be euthanized simply because his 

time at the shelter had run out. The 

experience made an impact and stuck 

with her. When she moved to Chicago 

in 2008, the avid runner learned about 

PAWS Chicago after signing up for Run 

for their Lives and committed her New 

Year’s resolution to doing her part to 

save the lives of homeless cats and dogs 

with PAWS Chicago, which she has 

been doing ever since. 

“Anything I have 

given to the 

animals, they 

have given it back 

ten times over.” 

VOLUNTEER 

SPOTLIGHT 

Autumn 

Pierce 

“I hope to contribute my small bit 

to making Chicago a No Kill city someday,” 

said Autumn. In just under two 

years of volunteer service with PAWS 

Chicago, Autumn has done more than a 

‘small bit’ to help homeless animals. She 

is a Senior Dog Town Volunteer, serves 

as an Adoption Counselor, participates 

in Run for Their Lives each year and, 

for the first time, ran the 2010 Chicago 

Marathon as a member of Team PAWS 


Underscoring why she volunteers 

so much of her time at PAWS Chicago, 

she recalled a story about an older Labrador 

Retriever named Herman who 

had been at the Adoption Center for 

an extended time. “I was new to PAWS 

Chicago and honestly thought he 

would live out his days here. I had the 

privilege of meeting his adopter who 

told me that the first time she saw him, 

she waited around his room all day so 

that ‘no one else would get him.’ For 

her, an old Lab was the most beautiful 

dog in the world. That is the beauty of 

No Kill. Animals get to live until they 

find that perfect person.” 

Autumn also finds fulfillment 

as a volunteer by merging personal 

interests with the animals. “I enjoy 

the many different ways I can help 

out as a volunteer. In addition to the 

standard Dog Town activities, I often 

take a few high-energy PAWS Chicago 

dogs running on Saturday mornings 

and participate in the Basic Training 

courses with the dogs,” said Autumn. 

Her background in marketing and 

advertising also helps shape who she 

is as a volunteer. As a Research Associate 

at Richard Day Research, a market 

research company, Autumn focuses 

her professional career on client service. 

This focus, she says, “helps me to 

really listen to potential adopters and 

tailor my dog and adoption counseling 

recommendations to their experience, 

situation and concerns.” 

“I love the animals and the friends 

that I have made at PAWS Chicago,” 

said Autumn. “Anything I have given to 

the animals, they have given it back ten 

times over.” 

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Angels with Tails 

Bucktown 

Angels with Tails wrapped up the 

summer by making its premiere in the 

Bucktown neighborhood on August 

22. 56 local retailers joined forces with 

31 shelters and rescues along Damen 

Avenue, each featuring furry faces whose 

wagging tails confirmed their excitement 

to meet their new families. Capping off 

the event, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn 

joined the festivities where he signed the 

Pet Store Disclosure Bill. The gorgeous, 

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West Loop 

On July 25, PAWS Chicago headed 

west and hosted it 2nd annual Angels 

with Tails event in the West Loop. 

Anchored by the Oprah Store at Harpo 

Studios, this premier adoption event 

brought together 30 local businesses 

along Madison Street, 16 local rescues 

and shelters and more than 125 

adoptable pets in an effort to raise 

awareness of animal homelessness and 

the importance of pet adoption. The 

picture-perfect weather set the stage for 

a beautiful afternoon and very successful 

event which found loving homes for 42 

animals. 

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& Oak Street 

Animal lovers and shoppers along the 

Magnificent Mile were treated to the 

first Angels with Tails adoption event of 

2010 which kicked off on June 13. More 

than 400 homeless cats, dogs, kittens 

and puppies from 38 local animal 

rescue groups and shelters lined over 

60 businesses on Michigan Avenue and 

Oak Street for the area’s 13th annual 

event. Using their adorable furry faces 

and big beautiful eyes to their advantage, 

104 animals, who donned the events 

classic golden “I need a home” scarves, 

were adopted into loving homes. Nearly 

190 PAWS Chicago volunteers provided 

event support, answered questions, 

counseled prospective adopters and 

shared information about PAWS 

Chicago’s No Kill movement. 

The Pet Store Disclosure Bill mandates 

that as of January 1, 2011 pet stores must 

disclose on the cages of dogs and cats 

the name and location of their breeders, 

as well as the animal’s medical history. 

This is a huge victory for the thousands 

of dogs suffering in puppy mills (large 

scale breeding facilities with substandard 

living and medical conditions) that are 

eventually sold, often with hidden diseases 

and illnesses, to unknowing consumers in 

pet stores. What better venue to witness 

such a victory than Angels with Tails, an 

event promoting pet adoption! 

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generously donating an "O" leash, 

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is adopted from Sophie's Room 

at the PAWS Chicago Adoption & 

Humane Center. They also present 

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A letter from the Executive Director 

PAWS Chicago and the Chicago 

Fire Department Join Forces to 

Save Animals' Lives 

On Saturday, November 6, 2010 around 6 p.m., I 

received a call from Commander Keen of the Chicago 

Fire Department Dispatch Operations asking for PAWS 

Chicago’s assistance in Pilsen. There was a dog found 

without an owner. I arrived at the scene within 30 

minutes, not sure what to expect, but what transpired 

in the next 45 minutes was really inspiring. It took 

me a few minutes to make it through all of the police 

barricades. At first, I got yelled at for trying to get by, but 

when I told them I was with PAWS Chicago and looking 

for the Commander of the 4th Battalion to assist with 

the dogs, they let me through without hesitation. 

When I got close to the home, I was taken aback. The 

heavy smell of fire and smoke was in the air; there were 

firemen with soot all over their faces; fire hoses and 

trucks everywhere; and ambulances assisting people 

while the flashing lights from their engines provided 

the light needed to work. 

I found the Commander in charge, and he informed 

me that three dogs had died and there was one that 

needed our assistance. Another fireman was put on 

point to assist me. When we got to the front of the house, 

I will never forget what I saw and heard – Precious was 

standing on the landing in the badly burned home and 

the firefighter said she wouldn’t leave. She kept going 

back and forth to the front and back door looking for 

her family. She finally went to the second story back 

porch and sat at the top of the landing. I slowly made 

my way up the porch (with the assistance of a firefighter) 

while softly talking to her. She sat there soaking wet, 

soot on her coat, whimpering and confused. I was able 

to harness her, walk her down the stairs and loaded her 

into my car. 

I had to return to the scene to see if I could get the 

information on the owner, who was taken to the hospital 

after trying to save his son and daughter. Tragically, his 

3-year-old son had died, and he and daughter were 

rushed to the hospital in critical condition due to 

smoke inhalation. I met with a relative to get Precious’ 

information. I also found out that the other dog was 

okay and was with its owner but had lost its crate and 

basic supplies. After getting Precious settled in, I went 

back with supplies for the other dog. 

Precious and I made our way to our veterinary 

partner, VCA’s emergency room. All 82 lbs of her sat 

on my lap. VCA did a full exam, x-rays and blood work 

to make sure there was no major damage to her lungs. 

After exposure to fire, the first 24 hours are critical to 

ensure the lungs are functioning properly. Precious 

spent the night at VCA and was returned to PAWS 

Chicago’s Rescue & Recovery Center the following day. 

She has a great disposition and is currently waiting for 

a foster family. 

The families of the fire were grateful for our assistance. 

They had just suffered a terrible loss and were relieved 

to know Precious would be cared for during their time 

of need. When I called Commander Keen to let her 

know we had Precious you could hear a cheer go up in 

the Command Room. 

I have great respect for the Chicago Fire Department. 

If you see a firefighter please say, “Thank you for all 

that you do.” 

Sincerely, 

Rochelle Michalek 

PAWS Chicago Executive Director 

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When Tom Hay Bauer moved to 

Chicago in 2008, he wanted to find a way to 

help animals. After his experience as a volunteer 

and board member at a traditional 

shelter in Michigan, and his own life-saving 

work on behalf of animals in Mississippi 

and Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina, 

he decided that volunteering at a No Kill 

shelter was the way to go. He quickly discovered 

that PAWS Chicago was the area’s 

largest No Kill shelter and began volunteering 

as a Humane Educator through PAWS 

Chicago’s Community Outreach program. 

Today, his primary focus is on neighborhood 

cats, in which Tom takes an active 

VOLUNTEER 

SPOTLIGHT 

Tom Hay 

Bauer 

role. He says, “To me, this is the number 

one companion animal issue, both in sheer 

numbers of animals and in their dispersion 

though almost every community in the 

United States. There is a tremendous opportunity 

to improve the lives of these cats 

and reduce their numbers over time using 

TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release).” 

“So many of the cats on Chicago’s streets 

are just amazing,” Tom said, recounting the 

rescue effort of a kitten who was stuck in 

a boarded-up abandoned building. “After 

hearing her cries, we rushed over with food 

and water. While she was eating, we contacted 

the property’s realtor and received 

permission to force access. Under the care 

of PAWS Chicago, ‘Roxy’ progressed from 

a hider to an adorable, in-your-lap kitty in 

short order.” 

Tom leverages his background as a 

teacher of office computing classes, at both 

Illinois CareerPath Institute and Albany 

Park Community Center, to communicate 

about the importance of the TNR program. 

“My teaching experience definitely comes in 

handy, as sometimes the methods and goals 

of TNR is a tough message to get across.” 

In addition to his focus on helping animals 

through the TNR program, Tom has 

volunteered at a number of PAWS Chicago 

special events, including the 2010 Chicago 

Marathon where he was “amazed at the 

number of people who rise to the personal 

challenge of the race, but also dedicate their 

success to the benefit of PAWS Chicago.” 

To Tom, “what’s best for the animals 

is always front and center.” The chance to 

volunteer with an organization that not 

only has its heart in the right place but also 

has the drive and resources to commit to its 

mission of “Pets Are Worth Saving” is what 

keeps him dedicated to helping the animals 

at PAWS Chicago. 

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Tenth Annual 

On Sunday, September 27 more than 3,600 animal lovers and 

1,000 pups took part in PAWS Chicago’s 10th Annual Run for Their 

Lives 8K Run/4K Walk, raising $355,000! 

Post-race, canine participants 

and their owners enjoyed making 

rounds at sponsor booths which 

offered mango facials and 

comb outs courtesy of Soggy 

Paws; sessions with animal 

communicator, Alicia Halloran; 

an agility course hosted by K-9 

University; massage for pups & 

owners courtesy of Blueberry 

Moon Salon & Spa and more! 

The highlight of the morning 

was a performance by the 

talented Jesse White Tumblers, 

and Jesse White himself even 

took the stage to thank PAWS 

Chicago for their exemplary 

work over the past 13 years. 

Special thanks to Co-Chairs Pat 

Spratt and Robert Kabakoff and 

committee members, participants, 

sponsors and volunteers who 

made the day such a success. 

Co-Chair Pat Spratt 

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Paula Lavely 

Deana Noonan 

Renee Chez 

Jillian Evanko 

Jennifer Perfect Toyloy 

Linda Boasmond 

Tobey Kramer 

Sheila Miller 

Laurie Magee 

Allison Egidi 

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ADDITIONAL SPONSORS: The White Chocolate Grill • Rovernight Network • 

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Chicago’s 8th Annual 

Beach Party 

Presented by 

North 

Community 

Bank 

The 8th Annual Beach Party was an enormous success raising more than 

$219,000 for the homeless animals of Chicago! 

Committee Co-Chairs Bonnie 

Spurlock and Christine Mallul, along 

with more than 400 other guests 

danced the night away, savored 

tropical drinks, and bid on one-ofa-kind 

silent and live auction items. 

Auction highlights included a Pretty 

Woman weekend in Los Angeles, 

autographed Chicago Blackhawks 

memorabilia and tickets to a 

taping of Dancing with the Stars. 

Special thanks to Presenting 

Sponsors Associated Publications 

and North Community Bank as 

well as Whitaker Investments, 

Mercedes-Benz of Chicago, 

ESCADA, Hinsdale Pet Cemetery & 

Crematory and James Spurlock for 

helping to make this event the most 

successful Beach Party to date! 

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1) Beach Party Emcee, US99.5’s DJ Lisa Dent with Co‐Chair 

Bonnie Spurlock and PAWS Chicago Executive Director 

Rochelle Michalek 2) Shari Johnson with her dog Chelsea 

and Co‐Chair Christine Mallul 3) Governor Pat Quinn with 

his dog Bailey 4) Pet Buffet sponsored by Kriser’s and 

hosted by PAWS Chicago volunteers. 5) ESCADA Sponsor 

Ann Wallace with husband John Wallace 6) Susan Frank & 

Pam Sage 7) Louis Rosenthal and Sharon Faigin with dogs 

Zac & Ruby 8) Jaclene Tetzlaff with Vlad 9) Dawn & Jim 

O’Neal with dog Winston 

Human and canine guests at this 

year’s 8th Annual PAWS Chicago 

Beach Party proudly stood by 

as Governor Quinn signed the 

Antifreeze Safety Bill and Primate 

Pet Ban. The Antifreeze Safety 

Bill requires the addition of a bitter 

flavor agent to antifreeze and 

engine coolant to help prevent pet 

poisoning. The Primate Pet Ban 

prohibits people from keeping 

primates as pets. Governor Quinn 

brought his own dog, Bailey, who he 

said “is a strong supporter of these 

two bills.” He also thanked PAWS 

Chicago’s strong commitment 

to making sure our animals are 

humanely treated. 

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2010 Memorials & Tributes 

Gifts made between April 16, 2010 ‐ October 15, 

2010 in memory of the following people 

Carmella Anderson by Judy and Patrick 

Sleigher, Arda and Larry Mackin, Colleen 

Lipski, James and Marilyn Lauesen, Robert 

and Rose Marie Mischke, and Susan and 

James Kapche 

Carol Andreasen by Marcy Gloede 

Aunt Dot by Barbara Pichla 

Tom Ayers by Dorothy O’Leary 

Deanna Barconi by Maureen Nelson 

Stanley Brandt by Barbara Geist, Elaine 

Hofer, Linda Stabile, Marilyn Williams, the 

Railroad Passenger Car Alliance, the staff of 

SCI Lights, and Theresa Pasquarella 

Susan Ada Bromberek by Rebecca 

Lahners 

Katie Brown by Carmela Stern 

Catherine Buddig by Catherine Donovan 

Brian Colin Carey by Mom and Dad 

Ronald Cerny by Bruno and Anna Marie 

Roti, Eugene and Emily Dengler, Friends 

at ARDC, Janet and John Plezbert, Karen 

Verbeek and The Girls, Roberta and Jack 

Griffin, and Tammy, Jim, and Mookie 

Meyer 

Joan Clements by Pino Mancina and 

National Construction Enterprises, Inc. 

Bettie Decker by the AAP Division of 

Product Development 

Leroy Denault by Sue, Brian, and Sebastian 

Fisher 

Reba DiBenedetto by Barbara and Bernard 

Minus, Brad and Shelly Minus, Carolyn 

Winter, Marc, Jay, Sugar, and Gretchen 

Matlin, and William and Maria Smithburg 

Shirley Dobleski by Joanne Benes, Karen 

Redmond, Patrick and Patricia Moran, 

Roger and Mary Kieffer, and Pam, Patti, and 

Mike Kilianek 

Marguerite Druker by Alan, Marcie, and 

Ross Marcus 

John Eisendrath by Sarah Eisendrath 

Lorraine Ekstrom by Leslie, John, and 

Duncan O’Brien 

Marilyn Fay by Allyson and Kevin Kildea, 

Elizabeth Neill, John and Mary Berkowicz, 

Kathleen Gavin, Laura, Greg, Alex, 

Timone, Lil Bit, Mr. Red, and Lord Stanley 

Wutzke, Roger Stehman, and friends of the 

Brookfield Public Library and the larger 

Brookfield community 

Debernte Fox by Patricia Dominguez 

Martin Gapshis by Lillian Shaye and 

Lorraine Campione 

Virginia Gatliff by Denise Crangle, 

Laverne Buikema, Michael and Lynn Gilboy, 

and Rita and Jud Edidin 

Tony Giella by Linda Kennedy 

Dorothy Gilbert by Nicki Rabins 

Elaine Gillman by the Stickney Golden 

Age Club 

Kathryn Gilpatric by Susan Schaffrath and 

Jim Lindholm 

Gladyce Grant by Carol Ann and Marc 

Morency. Karen and Ken Kniaz, Linda 

Licocci, Nick and Linda Caros, and Donald 

and Celine Woznica 

Gloria Hene by Gary Stevens, Jennifer 

Lynne Maxwell, Judith Oswald, Martine 

Hawkins, Michele Wesling, and Jackie 

Gollay 

Susan Hornell by Royann and Stan Cross 

and Nancy and Tim Hoying and family 

Margo Ann Hupe by Cassie, Mindy, Dion, 

Isabell, and Violet Allbritton, Gail Adams, 

Kimberly Strupp, and Barbara Warf 

Esther James by Kenneth James 

Clevonne M. Jeka by Debbie Clement, 

Caryn Reinholtz, Clevonne Jeka, Jr., 

Danielle Ozer, James and Patricia Martin, 

Kathleen and Chet Healy, Mark Ambos, 

Nicholas and Lisa Cuzzone, Paul Enda, and 

Anne Yardley 

Van Johnson by Michael Wyner and family 

Frank Kaiser by Hugh and Robin Breslin 

and Michael and Kathleen Logerfo 

Anna Kajfes by Karen Bovinette 

Frank Kennedy by Christine Dworakowski 

In 

Memory 

of 

Dawn 

Marszalek 

Throughout her entire life, Dawn Marszalek was 

a dog-lover and an advocate for the humane treatment 

of animals. While growing up in the Chicago 

neighborhood of Logan Square, Dawn was an only 

child who found the perfect playmate in her dog, 

Tiger. As she grew older, she always had at least 

two dogs in her family, including Beauregard–a 

100 pound Great Dane mix with special needs, and 

Dino–her one and only small-breed dog who made 

up for his petite stature in bark and attitude. She 

also gave equal love to Spencer, Bogart, and Cooper 

throughout all the years that she spent with them. 

Dawn spent the majority of her adulthood living 

in Galewood and River Forest with her best friend 

and partner, Sue Fay, and her beloved dogs. When 

she wasn’t shopping, reading, or avidly watching her 

favorite films, she worked diligently doing administrative 

work at the Village of River Forest. She loved 

to travel but was an apprehensive flyer. However, 

after her cancer diagnosis, she overcame her fear 

and braved the air for some far-away destinations. 

In Hawaii, she found a relaxing paradise, great 

food and the best tan of her life. And though she 

enjoyed time in Rome, Florence, Siena and the Tuscan 

countryside, the highlight of her trip to Europe, 

in celebration of her 50th birthday, was her time in 

Paris. Always young in heart, Dawn also reveled in 

several trips to her favorite U.S. destination: Walt 

Disney World. 

After a nine year, courageous battle with cancer, 

Dawn passed away at the age of 53. Afterwards, her 

family thought of PAWS Chicago for contributions 

in her memory and in honor of the care she gave 

animals all her life. Dawn will be greatly missed by 

all that had the opportunity to know her, and she 

will live on through those that she touched while she 

was alive, human and canine alike. 

In Memory of 

Ella Lucille Van De Kreeke 

Ella Lucille was destined to lead a life 

that stood for charity. Her parents, Craig and 

Diana, dreamed of exposing her to the various 

organizations in need, but most especially 

PAWS Chicago.The organization became near 

and dear to the Van De Kreeke’s when they 

adopted their dog, Jazz, in 2009. 

The mission of PAWS Chicago was 

also adopted, with plans to support the 

organization as a family. Thanks to our many 

family members and friends who graciously 

contributed, a donation to the Sick and 

Injured Senior Dog Fund represents the first 

of many memorials to Ella Lucille Van De 

Kreeke. Though she was with us for only a 

short time, she touched many lives and hearts. 

It is hoped, that even in heaven, she will touch 

many more, including those with tails. 

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Gifts made in memory of a person continued 

Susan Marie Kihlgren by Deana and 

Amy Walsh 

Patricia Koehl by Bob and Lorry 

Petrus, Jerry and Sue McGuire, Lisa, 

Paul, Courtney, and Carly Barry, Bill and 

Gladys Parker, Elsa and Ed Thomas, Sue 

and JR Cure, Nancy Keuth, and Mary 

Leonard 

Nicholas J. Kucki by Peter & Paula 

Fasseas 

Stanley Kulak Jr. by Susan Fronckiewicz 

Papa Lauret by Peanut Butter and Jelly 

Lauret 

Paul Lavery by the Furch family and 

Walter and Pam Metcalf 

Margaret Lawton by neighbors and 

friends 

Geri Levander by Rodger McDowall and 

John Burton 

Kate Levin by Susan Pollack 

Robert J. Lump by William Lump 

Dana E. Mangi by Barbara and 

Joseph Mangi 

Adolph E. Mark by RoseAnn Mark 

Dawn Marszalek by Angela and 

Bailey Ryan, Dennis, Dawn, and Vickie 

Anderson, Donna and Nala Ludvik, 

George and Mary Hendry, Gretchen 

Vannatta, James and Susan Rohde, 

Jennifer Hinton, John and Julianne 

Allerson, Mary Fay, Nancy Dillon, 

Patricia and Dominick Novielli, Paul and 

Mary Jane Reis, Paul Stamm, and Sheila 

and Lew Coffin 

Jennifer E. Martin by Thomas Clark 

and Francesca Salmone 

Martha J. Martin by Diane Monhaut 

Ronald Martin by the St. Laurence 

Mother’s Club 

Phyllis Mattuck by Carol and 

Ron Cichon, Kenneth Mattuck, and 

Sara Sexton 

Dante McLinden by Carol and George 

Faulk and Joshua Thomas 

Dawn Minor by neighbors and friends 

Perry Mitchell by Janice and 

Bernie Mack 

Jela Mitic by Susan Fisher 

Manning Munis by Mary Lynch 

Carole Mychaels by Leonora Dickson 

and Terri Reed 

Janina Nachell by Christine Capozziello 

and Suzanne Pucilowski 

Flora Pearson by Herb Jackson 

John Pfonts by Susan and 

Kenneth Koranda 

Rhoda Pritzker by Nicholas and 

Susan Pritzker 

Theresa J. Reed by Nancy Adam, 

Employees of the Northern Trust 

Company 

Virginia Richman by Bob and Diana 

Simon, Deborah Brock, Patrick and 

Teresa O’Brien, Raymond Green, Ronald 

and Debra Stewart, Susan Zuro, and the 

Infinity Management Team 

Teadora Ryczko by Sophie Ryczko 

Kenny Sachsel by Muriel, Joe, and 

Coco Sachsel 

Rose Salatino by Denise and Steve 

Serafin and Margaret Zielinski 

Francine L. Santoro by Allan Duncan, 

Kris Higgins, and Tammy Peak 

Agnes Scharbach by Jorie Sax, Janice, 

Rye, Geena, and Dana Wakeley, and 

Joan McNamara 

Mildred Shontee by friends at Midwest 

Operating Engineers 

James L. Tischler, Jr. by Ed and 

Kathleen Arkema 

Louis Tokowitz by Fern Edson 

Lester Tryba by Tammy, Jim, and 

Mookie Meyer 

Ella Lucille Van De Kreeke by Jennifer 

Paduch, Christopher Segal, friends at 

Chiasso, Kelly Farro, Mary McKinney, 

and Thomas Chomicz 

Max Woolslayer by the NMH Human 

Resources Department 

Bill Woulfe by Sandy and Bob Starck 

Phyllis Yoder by Karen Yoder 

Marjorie Ziebell by Harice Leavitt 

In 

Memory 

of 

Adolph 

E. Mark 

Adolph E. Mark had all the ways of the consummate 

college professor. A member of the economics faculty at 

DePaul University for more than 40 years, he was always 

typing out lecture notes or multiple choice examination 

questions. His notebooks bulged with newspaper and 

magazine clippings–most, but not all, relating to the 

economy or other topics of great interest to him, such 

as Catholic theology, advances in medicine, or auto and 

home maintenance. “Seriously”–that’s how he took life 

and the important responsibilities that came with the 

roles of “Dr. Mark”, head of the Mark household, sole 

breadwinner, and “good Catholic”. 

Yet to those closest to him, it was obvious that 

Adolph had a jovial side too. Beneath his professorial 

exterior he concealed a quintessentially puppyish 

affinity for the goofy, corny, and just plain dumb. He 

could be downright unabashed–belly laughing at the 

Three Stooges or the antics of Tim Conway and Harvey 

Korman on the Carol Burnett Show; transfixed by 

WGN’s Sunday morning lineup (ca. 1970s) of blackand-white 

episodes of the Lone Ranger and Cisco Kid; 

or donning a gray wig, open-toed pumps, and his wife’s 

blue evening gown for a Halloween party in the church 

basement. 

Adolph’s wife, Dorothy, and children Marlene, 

Roseann, and Chuck, remember that side of him fondly. 

When Roseann brought home a four-month-old female 

Chihuahua-Dachshund–a so-called Chiweenie–she 

knew she had acted in the spirit of Adolph’s puppyish 

side. She made a generous donation in his name 

thinking of the enjoyment his grand-dog would have 

brought to him, and in honor of the side of Adolph E. 

Mark that she would have brought out. 

In Memory of 

Esther James 

Esther James loved animals all her life and was never 

without a canine companion. She often organized her 

memories around the dogs that lived with her at different 

points in her life. When she would tell a story about 

her childhood in her Lincoln Park home, she would say, 

“That happened when we had Taggie, the terrier,” or 

“That was about the time my brother brought home 

Rags who would pull dishcloths over her head before she 

fell asleep.” Dogs were as much a part of her life as were 

her father and her five older brothers whom she loved 

and cared for after the untimely death of her mother 

when Esther was still a young woman. 

Esther was born, lived her whole life, and passed 

away at 91 years of age in the same Old Town brownstone 

that her father purchased shortly after he immigrated 

to the United States from Italy in 1902. She loved her 

neighborhood and her neighbors, many of whom were 

as devoted to dogs and cats as she was, and she spread 

her love of animals to her son, Ken, and her husband, 

John. If a neighbor’s pet went missing, she would help 

post notices around the area, and she often fed and took 

care of strays that lived close by. 

When her fifteen-year-old rescued Springer Spaniel, 

Boots, had suffered a debilitating stroke and was 

being taken to the veterinarian for euthanasia, her son 

questioned whether they would be present for that sad 

event. Esther calmly explained, “Yes, of course we will be 

present, and hold him and tell him what a good dog he 

is. He’s been with us since he was eight weeks old, and 

we are the only world he knows.” Her words served to 

awaken in her son the same deep connection to animal 

companions that enriched Esther’s entire life. 

After hearing of PAWS Chicago, her son, Ken, began 

making generous donations in her memory knowing 

that she would be happy to be honored through a place 

that holds the same values that she did. 

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Gifts made between April 16, 2010 ‐ October 15, 2010 

in honor of the following people 

Karen and George Anderson by Kasey Miller and 

Dan Radaj 

Anna and Derek by Sandy, David, and Gizmo 

Josh Annex by Cory Cruser 

Claire Babrowski by Colleen Casey 

Alley Ballard by Jonathan Stern 

Annabelle Barclay by Zoe and Jason Bernstein 

Diane Barker and Irv Kolko by Michael Bowan 

Emily and Brett Barton by Christine Birkett, Alex 

Karan, Jennifer Lally-Sheagren, Kelly Picton, Nancy 

Gensky, Sharon Karan, and Theresa Jordan 

Jody and David Bedrick by Fran and Glen Martin 

Caryn Benzinger by Dave Voutila 

Joan Blagaich by Vivienne and Joe Botsch 

Jake Boehm by Loren White 

Jennifer Boer by Rachel Long 

Amanda Braun by Kirsten Greenfield 

Nathaniel Brier by Auntie Traci Petite 

Stella Cary by Lynn Carlstrom 

Nelson and Shui Fong Cheung by Doris Cheung 

Denise Chudy by Jackie and Jen Bradburn and 

friends at Google 

Peter Chun and Aline Kim by Elizabeth Schnitzer 

F. Corbett by Kathleen Merlo 

Jesus Corral by Anahi Aguirre and Gerardo Corral, 

Jr., Antonio Espinoza, M. Angeles Orozco, Araceli 

Corral, Carmela Corral, Esperanza DeGarcia, and R. 

Amelia Lopez 

Katie Craig by Gil and Cynthia Pizarro, Richard and 

Judith Feller, and Robert and Kathryn Craig 

Ken Cutler, Barb Carter, Clayton Davis, Donna 

Rigg, Trevor Bishop, and Nicholai Rossio by 

Horwitz, Horwitz, & Associates, LTD. 

Charles Day by Lee Anne, Hisham, Lila, Chaplin, 

and Bailey Petry 

Vikas Didwania and Stephanie Holmes by their 

wedding guests 

Lori and John Diversey by Carol and Tim Stelzer 

and Jamie Knoblauch 

David Dzurinda by Anne and Bob Erickson 

Rita Edidin by Norman and Jackie Patinkin 

Nels and Anne Elde by the Bletz Family 

Alexis Fasseas by Brandon Wilson 

Drew Fasseas by The Berman Family 

Paula Fasseas by Bernice Pink 

Susan Fisher by Shelly and Jerry Fisher 

Eliana Fleischer by Dani Kaufman 

Catherine Flood by Anne Strasenburgh Faurot, 

David and Roya Schmidt, Dean and Keri 

Manheimer, Jennifer Everhardus, Julie Economos, 

Marjorie and Chris Karabas, Philip and Stephanie 

Van Winkle, and Terri and Anthony Lorenz 

In Honor of 

Deljo Heating and Cooling 

Elizabeth Friedel by Pam, Trixie, Milo & Perry, 

Prince, and teenage mama cat Maddy 

Chuck Friedman by Linda Case and the Slack 

family 

Danielle Gantos by Daniel and Lynn Gantos 

Max Gibbons by Aunt Laurel 

Elizabeth Gillespie by Peter and Rebecca Gillespie 

and Hope Gillespie 

Barbara Glosa by Maggie Wawrzaszek 

Cassidy and Chelsea Goldman by the Lasky- 

Goldman family 

Pat and John Goodson by Susan Germaine 

Jennifer Gunn by R, D, and the Critters 

Stephanie Harold by Susan Harold 

Jack Hazard by Brad Trowbridge 

Haley Hecktman by Leslie, Bill, Laura, and Zachary 

Barker 

Marlene Hecktman by Penny Hecktman 

Rhoda Herzoff by Betty Volkmar, Delores Nigro, 

and Hanna Goldschmidt 

Jeffrey and Andrea Rich Hesser by the Martin and 

Barbara Rich Family Charitable Foundation 

Amy and Jason Hill by Harry Peck and Izzy 

Jeremy and Chris Hodges-Rodgers by Brett 

Pugliese, Lindsey Gould, Jeremy Blacklow, and Mike 

and Luca Michelangeli 

Patrick Homrich by friends and family 

Irene Johnson by Daisy and Gracie Johnson 

Gayle Jones by Jan Keepers 

Juanita Kasa by SueEllen Edwards 

Cullen Kavanaugh by Allison and William 

Harrington, Howard and Debra Buckner, Margaret 

Falter, Michael Franczek, Steven and Jacqueline 

Santiccioli, Steven Gottshall, and Will Karp 

Ellie Keener by Peer and Jennifer Munck and 

Elizabeth Pinsky 

Erin and Rory Kessler by Elizabeth and Max Dean 

Julia and Fred Khazan by Victoria Beryozkin 

Anne Kirchhoff by Anonymous 

Eleanor Kung by Aaron and Dorit Geva 

Leah Kwiatkowski by Kimberly Schiefelbein and 

Samantha Tengelsen 

Melissa Lane-Finch and Bob Finch by John Rocco 

Max Lapides by Rachel Weingart and Sophia Rogoff 

Linda LaVelle by Dorina and Evelyn Hatfield 

Shawn and Autumn Lavin by Harry and Marilyn 

Pelz 

Tim Leiman and Katie Pratt by Maureen and Jay 

Vaught, Jenny and Tani Llakmani, Beth Duncan, 

Shannon Kelly, Janice and Peter Chambers, Linda 

Jones, Wayne Hearn, Derrill Pratt, Erika Skoe, James 

and Jennifer O’Keefe, and Meredith, Fergus Weir, 

and Jenny, Nate, Nora, and Simon 

Chip Lesch by Melissa & Jay Gribble 

James Letchinger by Jeffrey Aeder 

Kathy and Steve Levitt by Lizzie and Jay Sternberg 

Jeffrey Levoff by Khara Gonzales 

Andrea Lipson by Natalie and Scott Newman 

Brandon Mahl by Travis Strickland 

Christine Mallul by Betty Serveny 

LO 

VE 

In Loving 

Memory 

HAPPY BIR T H DAY 

Give a Tribute Donation 

For any occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or 

memorials – honor someone special and help save lives by 

purchasing a PAWS Chicago tribute card. Orders can be placed 

online at www.pawschicago.org or by calling (773) 475-4240. 

Suggested donation is $50, but donors of $100 or more may 

have their names posted on the PAWS Chicago website 

honoring or memorializing the special person or pet. Honors 

or memorials totaling more than $1,000 will receive a special 

tribute or memorial feature in PAWS CHICAGO magazine. 

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Gifts made in honor of a person continued 

Mary Ellen Marzullo by Lori and Michael 

Kayman, Meg, Peg, and The Boys, and 

Susan Gleeson 

Tai Matlin by Curt and Elizabeth Matlin 

Nellan Mayenkar by Neha Patel 

Lisa and Andy McDonough by Astellas 

Human Resources 

Anastasia and Dan McGuire by Ron and 

Lizzette Jacobson 

Shawn and Adrienne McGurran by Kelly and 

Kim Hadsall 

John McKillop by Leslee Stein-Spencer 

Terri Meyers by Jeffrey Bevan 

Mr. and Mrs. Drew Migdal by Larry and 

Sharon Dubin 

Lorraine Milius by Judy Moritz and Cathy 

Crimaldi 

Megan Mullally by Anna Staiger and Bob and 

Shirley Karas 

Jeff Nearhoof by Judy Rubin 

Naomi Netzky by Michael Krasny 

Delores Nigro by Rhoda Herzoff 

The Northbrook Animal Clinic by the King 

Family 

Matt and Erika Nygaard by Sara and Dan 

Weisberg 

Risa Popelka-Morgenstern and Jeremy 

Morgenstern by Leslie Popelka 

Kathleen Prodoehl by Elizabeth Kuhn 

Essie Racoma by Franny, Chubby, and Ruby 

Cheung 

Sophia Rankin by Craig Williams, Mary McCain, 

Michelle Chesson, and Tristan McKean 

Phil Raskin and Charlie, Zak, Maddie, and 

Sebastion by Elizabeth Ellrodt 

Lauren and Garrett Ratner by Margot Hoit and 

Eric Johnson and Susan Bryant 

The Razzano Osborne family by The Donegan 

Bigley family 

Lindsey Rockoff by Robin Kail 

Dan Roin by Julie, Saul, Nathaniel, and Eliot Roin 

Sophie Romick by Auntie Mel and Uncle Jason 

McKenna Rooney by Dave and Mary Hoerster 

Sarah and Joel Rosenbloom-Simberg by Nan and 

Doug Rothrock 

Mr. and Mrs. A. Rubin by Sandie and Joel Rubin 

Susan Sattell by David and Stacie Soderna, Colleen 

Klein, and Meredith West 

Beth Sawyer by Judi Bergsagel 

Nic and Shirley Schultz by Jennifer and 

Andrew Schultz 

Barbara Scott by her 8th Grade 

Orchestra Students 

Dan Sherry by Judy and the Horvath family 

Shilpa by Basava and Manjula Raju 

Christina and Ken Skupien by Eileen Kilroy 

Declan Smith by Jeff Kurland 

Dennis Sonnenberg by Karen and 

Darren Garrison 

Patricia Spratt by Freebear and Freita Rizzio, 

Joanne and Michael Rizzio, Patricia and Jack 

Ricard, and William Bauer 

Lynne Styles by Scott Styles 

Kirt and Julie Swanson by Judy and Harold 

Swanson 

Mr. & Mrs. Sybrant by Carol Roncoli 

Christine Tardio by Gay Guthrey, Kate Shifrin, 

Maureen and Dennis Ryan, Pam and Tom Bell, 

and Paul and Katie Brourman 

Tina and Glenn by Lora and Tom Sanberg 

Rick Turley by Pamela Taylor 

In Honor of the Wedding Guests of 

the following couples: 

Jon & Carlissa Pokora 

Nels & Anne Elde 

Jon Ukman by Karin Brown 

Joan Uth by Alexandra and Charles Uth 

Sarita Warshawsky by Mary Caldwell 

Wedding Guests by T.J. and Abby Whitehouse, 

Brandon and Laura Feldt, Cheryl Crossmock and 

Patrick Marynowski, Geoff and Jackie Olkiewicz, 

Jon and Carlissa Pokora, Katie and Kyle Magnuson, 

Mary and Eric Udelhoven, Michelle and Matt Lotz, 

Nicholas Schmidt and Julie Ostapczuk, Sara and 

Kevin Warner, Sara Flynn and Ryan May, and the 

Schulz/Nygaard family 

Olivia Weiss by Gerald Friedman, Jerome and 

Judy Kirsch, and Rose Conway 

Greg White by Terri Reed 

Susan White by Jennifer White 

T.J. and Abby Whitehouse by Barb and Joseph 

Hillebrandt, Claude and Patricia Rowley, and 

Beth Peters 

Iris Zinni by Marla Cohen 

Mr. & Mrs. Magnuson 

Sara & Kevin Warner 

TJ & Abby Whitehouse 

Michelle & Matthew 

Palcer 

Steve & Kathy Levitt 

Mary & Eric 

Udelhoven 

Matt & Erika 

Nygaard 

Brandon & Laura 

Feldt 

Geoff & Jackie 

Olkiewicz 

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in memory of the following pets 

Justice Ahlberg by Maggie 

Wawrzaszek 

Magoo Alsip by Margie Alsip 

Wrigley Arrogante by Amy 

Inzetta and Michelle Higley 

Luca Avery by Donald and 

Monica Boyd 

Tank Baird by Amy and Freddy 

Bossard and Peter and Paula 

Fasseas 

Bella by Bobbie Topp Interiors 

Bella by Deana, George, and John 

Noonan 

Petunia “Tuni” Bergen by Evelyn 

and Neil Aronson, Jena Linchuk, 

Judith and Sheldon Ager, Rosalie 

Peters, Kayle Luthey and the Kitty 

Sitters, and Lisa, Dayna, and Brad 

Wallace 

Bernadette by Catherine and 

Michael Million 

Big Ears by Johnnie Taylor 

Bitsy by Joyce Ward 

Boomer by Robert and June 

Ludwig 

Brooklyn by Kristi and Dave 

Gillespie-Brown 

Tulip Jane Brown by Wendy 

Trocchio 

Maggie Brownlow by Honor 

Morgan 

Buddy by Deb, John, Marina, 

Kamaron, Raquel, and Sue 

Buddy by Michael Fleischmann 

Lilli Charfoos by Judith Shear 

Charlie by Alice Claxton 

Churchill by the Yocky family 

Chelsea Clark by Roberta Clark 

Lola Colandrea by Jennifer 

Colandrea and GCC 

Pugsly Kae Cornwall by Cheryl 

Abbott 

Cody Crawford by Patricia 

Crawford 

Cupcake by Rachel Huibregtse 

Cutie by Susan Kalell 

Dagmar by Deanna and Spencer 

Ellingson 

Daisy by Denise and David Long 

Daisy by Paul and Pat Huber 

Dante by Toby Glickman 

Darby by Carol Davis 

Sammy Del Real by Trevor and 

Linda McNeill 

Stone DelMonaco Castronovo by 

Catie Daubek 

Mia Dexter by John Dexter 

Dixie by Jeff and Trish Meyer 

Barkley Doty by Jeff and Diana 

Baden and Mary Jane and Andy 

Wang 

Dragon by Joel Kay 

Dudley by Mickey Sweeney 

Duncan by Daria and Mike Bauer, 

Barb Brigel, and Steve Juhacsz 

Jake Eaggleston-Hicks by Christie 

and Dan Calabro 

Elliot by Marilyn Yucaitis- 

Jarzembowski 

Emma by Karyl Mose 

Emmy by Bud and Patti Beyer 

Bailey Ewers by Todd Ewers 

Daisy Fahey by Nora Barnicle 

Clyde Fasseas by Barbara Royal 

Felix by Nancy and Bill McIlvaine 

Filmore by Lori, Todd, and Sarah 

Newberger 

Maverick Ford by Robert Beltz 

and Lori Ford 

Freddy and Tamarind by William 

Johnson 

Gizmo by Jen, Adam, and Abra 

Byrd 

Sierra Grossman by the Picard- 

Butcher family 

Gunny by Mary Lou and Ray 

Mallo 

Hailey the Wonderdog by Judy 

Skotzko 

Buster Hana by Tracy Rizzo 

Hanna by George and Donna 

Harbacek 

Casper Heap by Jackie Shaffer 

Isis by Anne and Hector Suarez 

Spike Izanson by Carol and Bob 

Greisman 

Jake Ryan by Amy Callahan and 

Diana and Rob Shannon 

Bailey Jarvis by Cheryl Jarvis and 

family 

Gypsy Jelinek by Barb, Mike, 

Meghan, and Alyson Quigley 

Jigsaw by Rose and Michael Kane 

Gus Jones by Anna Peterson and 

Mitzi Schuller 

Juliette by Pam Kasper 

Spikey King by Jane Ellen Samrick 

Tommy Knibbs by Julie 

Henderson 

Shiska Konsbruck by Frances 

Konsbruck and Katherine and 

Steven Longston 

Gracie Mae Kuehl by Nancy and 

Mike Timmers 

Labyrinth by Tom and Beth Foos 

Lily by Len, Leo, Pam, Lucy, Mo, 

and Rodney Kasper 

Linus by Julie Bartholomae 

Lucky by Katherine Lingner 

Lucy by Carolyn Siegfried 

Lucy by Melissa O’Malley 

Lucy by the Staff of CelebTV 

Maddie by Raquel Johnson 

Maizie-Jo by Patricia Knox 

Marge by Caryn Weiner and 

Howard Ellman 

Tori Maska by Susan Johnson 

Max by Debra and Stuart Gold 

Max by Janet and Ernie Gates 

Maximillian by Jane Endres 

Lucky McGuire by Maureen 

Schechtman 

Fritz McMurray by Timothy 

McMurray 

Messier by Bonnie and Jim 

McColl 

Felipe Meunier by Carolyn 

Briney, Ed and Carol Meunier, and 

Heather and Michan Connor 

Taylor Michaels by Peter & Paula 

Fasseas 

Mickey by Margaret Eich 

Miss Kitty by Anne Marie Garry 

and M. Pomerantz 

In Memory of 

Kissy Karp 

In Memory of 

Maverick Ford 

In Memory of 

Humbolt Styles 

In Memory of 

Cody Crawford 

In Memory of 

Daisy Fahey 

In Memory of 

Kasper Karp 

In Memory of 

Magoo Alsip 

In Memory of 

Lilli Charfoos 

In Memory of 

Tank Baird 

In Memory of 

Taylor Michaels 

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In Memory of Gus Shorr 

(Our Booter Boy) 2003-2010 

We first laid eyes on Gus six years ago 

when walking into a grooming salon. He 

was the size of a small pony standing on the 

table, and I just had to ask what kind of dog 

he was. The groomer told us he was looking 

for a loving home for him, and I knew his 

becoming a part of our family was meant 

to be. Gus had been abused and was afraid 

of men, but in a short time he became the 

most loving and loyal dog anyone could ever 

ask for. He had such a unique personality 

and his big brown eyes would look at you 

as if he were human. Gus’s days consisted 

of countless hours resting his head on the 

counter next to the cookie jar, cuddling in 

bed and dancing with his arms wrapped 

around us. He didn’t have a long enough life 

with our family but his unconditional love 

and memories in the 5 1/2 years he spent 

with us will last a lifetime. We feel so lucky 

to have had the chance to give him the life 

that he deserved and in return received love 

from such a special boy. He will forever be 

remembered at the PAWS Chicago Adoption 

& Humane Center, where he has a room 

named in his honor along with his brother 

Charlie. May he rest in peace and know that 

we will love and cherish our time together. 

- Julie and David Shorr and Family 

Gus will also be missed by Charlie and Bella, 

his fur brother and sister.

Gifts made in memory of a pet continued 

Miss Kola by Eva Bishop 

Mocha by Alexandra Dreier 

Grant and Solo Mohr by Nicole 

Zendejas 

Mookie by Garry Grygotis 

Morton by Lizzie, Ceili, and Scrappy 

Officer 

Matisse Moskowitz by Brian, Terry, 

Wanda, Paul, Monica, Annika, Erin, 

Scott, Soren, Haakon, Abby, Canfield, 

Joe, Hoover, Quincy, and Cherish 

Mr. Grumpy by Sara and Ed White 

Fearless Myers by Bob DeVries, 

Kristin Bradley, and Isa Fernandez 

Nellie by Lindsey Pigott and Pinders 

Newman by Kim, Soucie, and Como 

Winzeler 

Maxwell Novotny by Paul Novotny 

Remy Oliver by Darcie, Stephanie, 

Cole, and Alex Trier and Kathi and 

Paul Pruitt 

Duchess O’Neal by Peter, Paula, 

Alexis & Drew Fasseas 

Sparrow O’Neal by John and Patricia 

O’Neal 

Onyx and Boujhat by Joseph Kiening 

Oreo by Alan Nelson and Stephen 

Ritzel 

Otis by Sally Warner 

Patton by Molly, Terry, and Finn Sell 

Peanut by Sheila Miller 

Wrigley Pellegrino by the Fichtelberg 

and Bergstrom families 

Porkchop by Julie Henderson 

Portia by Bonnie Cipar 

Pebbles Rankin by Judy and Jim 

Dunlap and Elizabeth and Polly Reese 

Ripken by Joseph Schmaltz 

Aero Robbins, Liam Krider, Cole 

Counts, Jack Carlson, Baloo Larson, 

Belle Holzkopf, Dewi Reynolds, 

Magi Sherman, Kim Cutliffe, Lucy 

Harris, Aggie Sundene, Sarah 

Bush, Maddie Skarosi, Annie 

Serafin, Abby Metzger, Matt Cat 

Friedlander, Barnum Carroll, and 

Larry Gregory by Skycrest Animal 

Clinic 

Sadie Mae Robinson by Linda, Tim, 

Baka, and Twigs Leahy, Lynda Stein, 

Lynne Styles, Tom Bauer, and Peter, 

Paula, Alexis & Drew Fasseas 

Otto Rosa-Palandech by Yvonne 

Palandech 

Roscoe by Rochelle, Mary, Lisa, Rae, 

and Lindsay 

Casey “Mr. Fabulous” Rosen by 

Deanna and Amy Walsh 

Rudy by Stephanie Boelhauf 

Lincoln Ruppel by Jason Pariso, 

Krystal Grossmith, Julie DeLoyd, 

Natalie Mindrum, Lev Slavin, 

Manuela Nicolae, Leslie Mallman, 

and Lindsay Winn 

Rusty by Terry, Mary Ann, Jack, and 

Sparky Phillips 

Sweet Sammy Ryczyko by Sophie 

Ryczko 

Sandy Sue by Matthew DuVall 

Sara by Suzanne Flavin 

Sasha by Erika, Dustin, and Shaddy 

Bailey Scrivner by Jane Ellen 

Samrick and Ruth and Harry Zimbler 

Sherry by Bhavish and Mounali Patel 

Gus Shorr by Peter & Paula Fasseas 

Abner James Shumaker by Angela, 

Steve, and Chloe Hartwig 

Sierra by Roger McVeety 

Snowball by Debbie, Peter, Nathan, 

Rocky, and Marbles Smith 

Snowy, Paulette, Boo Boo, and 

Heidi by Linda Khezami 

Squeaky by Pam Kasper 

Stella by Brendan and Christina 

Gaffney 

Stella by Erin, Ellie, Dylan, and Craig 

Fichtelberg 

Darby Strachn by the MICCU 

nurses and staff of Illinois Masonic 

Hospital 

Humbolt Styles by Marie Galoney, 

Chicago Veterinary Emergency and 

Specialty Center, and Julie Lemish 

Super by Mary Hay 

Sophia Sweig by Peter, Paula, Alexis 

& Drew Fasseas 

Tanner by Nancy Officer 

Taz by Dan and Lynn Berk 

TC and Axel by Dan and Lynn Berk 

Tessa by Sandy Fanning 

Chloe Thurston by Cece and Papa 

Tiger Lily by Sheila Miller 

Toby by Jill Decker 

Peter Todd by Susan Cory 

Tori Tinkles by Kim & Ed Magruder 

Toska by Kim Winzeler 

Trafford by Rich and Michelle 

Cronin 

Travel by Pat Hurley 

Trixie by Leota Gajda 

Tucker by Chrissy and Jim Connelly 

Tykee by Elizabeth and Neil 

Margolius 

Tyson by Jessi and Honeycat Langsen 

Rudolf “Rudy” Valentino by Tammy, 

Al, and Stella Cozzi 

Victor by Robin, Chucak, Dina, 

and Sandy Kafenshtok 

Watson by Annette Kern 

Woody by David and Judy Fardon 

Zak by Patricia Knox 

Max Zoll by Carey, Adam, and 

Haley Hecktman 

In Memory of 

Max Gold 

In Memory of 

Copper Grondin 

In Memory of 

Clyde Fasseas 

In Memory of 

Freddy & Tamarind Johnson 


in honor of the following pets 

In Honor of 

Manny Gidwitz 

In Honor of 

Indie Anderson 

Aimee by Arlene Sobol 

Buddha by Kathryn Hindmand 

Carmen by Natalie Dahlke and Jon 

Dorr 

Abby Friedman by Linda Larsen 

Gizmo and Daddy-O by Heather 

Haronik 

Gracie by Markley, Lance, Buddy, 

Sammie, and Jackson 

Hazel-rah by Dennis and Gipsy 

DiClaudio 

Henry by Fern Edson 

Cali Hill by Tony Hill 

Indie by Kasey Miller and Dan Radaj 

Jovie by Michele Sarb 

Kane by Katherine Hinkle 

Moxie Kreitzer by Chad and Kellie 

Fitzgerald and Joe and Christine 

Kreitzer 

Little Bear Morris by Henry and Judy 

Morris 

Maui by Dolores Staskiewicz 

Missy by Lucille Detloff 

Mitzie by Alya Adamany, Amber Lucas- 

Hively, Andrea Meyer, Annette Hering, 

Beatrice Hedberg, Catherine Piper, 

Cheryl Steiger, Christine Weller, Daisy 

Jimenez, Danna Niepsuj, Elizabeth 

Stoops, Gina Saka, Jaclyn Govostis, 

Jaime Wagner, Janet DiCastro, Jenna 

and Brenton Krumpfes, Jennifer Saputo, 

Joyce and Kelly McDonough, Kathleen 

Healy, Katrina Weizer, Kelly Broadway, 

Kerri Ellis, Kimberly Jackson, Kristina 

Stojack, Lauren Duewerth, Lauren 

Hydock, Leo Barriga, Linda Pratt, 

Lisa Snider, Louisa Fitzgerald, Lucy 

Kron, Luke Gregor, Maria DePhillips, 

Mary Clissold, Mary Wilson, Michael 

Flockhart, Michael Glickman, Nancy 

Lewandowski, Norma Diaz, Rachel 

Lomasz, Rachel Roth, Rebecca 

Wiebrecht, Renate and Peter Loeffler, 

Ruth Bellino, Seiko Shiraki, Shannon 

Cross, Sherrlyn Cook, Stephanie 

Noordyke, Stephanie Sipola, Sue Hickey, 

Tracy Sloan, and Xuong Phu 

Lexie Prodoehl by Elizabeth Kuhn 

Peter Todd by Barbara and Twigg Todd 

Wesley and Bug by T.J. and Abby 

Whitehouse 

Zoe by Mica Barrett 

In Honor of 

Lexie Prodoehl 

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PAWS Chicago rescue, 

Bayonne 

ADOPT a Homeless Pet 

These precious homeless dogs and cats are looking for new families to open their homes and hearts to them. 

To see all the available PAWS Chicago pets in need of new homes, please visit www.pawschicago.org 

Phifer is a five-year-old Chihuahua 

mix with lots of love to give! She 

was relinquished by her previous 

owner when they could no 

longer afford medical care for her 

bladder stones. Phifer has since 

had corrective surgery and now 

stays happy and healthy with a 

special diet. Phifer will make an 

ideal companion who loves cuddle 

time! 

Liesel 

Phifer 

Two-year-old Liesel is a lovely kitty 

with lots of personality, striking 

eyes and cute button nose. While 

she can be timid at first, Liesel 

adores other cats and would make 

the perfect playmate for a lonely 

feline. With some cat treats and a 

little patience, Liesel will blossom 

into the sweetheart she is. 

Bucky is a sweet boy who loves to purr 

and has a vibrant personality. This 

former stray is as friendly and social 

as can be and comes with a unique 

personality trait – his favorite food is 

peanuts! It is adorable to watch him 

shell and devour these little treats. He 

would do best in a home with lots of 

activity, playtime, unconditional love, 

and of course, peanuts! 

Blue 

Bucky 

Eight-month-old Blue is an energetic 

Golden Retriever puppy in search 

of a fun-loving and active family. 

He is a smart boy who desires lots 

of walks and playtime to keep him 

busy. A true Retriever, Blue loves to 

play fetch and gets along well with 

other dogs and children. With some 

basic obedience skills already under 

his belt, Blue would do well with 

continued training. 

PAWS Chicago ALUMNI 

Stay Committed to the PAWS Chicago Cause 

PAWS Chicago rescue, 

Thunder 

PAWS Chicago alumni dogs and cats, and their adoptive families, often stay in touch and continue to support 

PAWS Chicago. Whether it’s attending events or alumni parties, keeping in touch with siblings and foster parents, 

or updating the Alumni page at www.pawschicago.org, there is a life-long bond: once a PAWS Chicago dog or cat, 

always a PAWS Chicago dog or cat. Please keep us updated and stay a part of our family. 

Gavin 

Gavin loves mice toys and he seems to 

enjoy the cardboard and sisal scratch 

pads we’ve gotten him. We can count 

on him to meet us at the door, say hi 

and share the day’s happenings. He 

hangs out with us wherever we are 

and needs lots of loving. :) He also tries to engage our 10-year-old 

cat, Samantha, in play, although she remains uninterested. Perhaps 

over time, he’ll win her heart -Annette 

Zella 

We adopted Zella (formerly Janusz) at Angels 

with Tails West Loop. She is a Lab/Hound 

mix and is a complete joy. She is very smart, 

and will do anything if treats are involved. 

She LOVES playing with her toys and will roll 

around on the floor squeaking and tossing 

her stuffed animals for hours. She is so full of 

life and can’t wait to greet us in the morning 

and start playing. She is growing quickly and has a very sweet, laid back 

personality. We are so happy to have her in our lives! - Sabrina and Jeff 

Otto (formerly Terry) is doing great. 

We recently moved from Chicago to 

Los Angeles and he was an outstanding 

co-pilot for the four day drive. He is 

getting used to the warmer weather 

and new environment. He’s making lots 

of friends with the other dogs in our 

new neighborhood. Here he is helping 

me study for my final exams! We 

love having Otto! Thanks again PAWS 

Chicago! - Mark 

50 

Otto 

From the moment I saw Charger stretched 

out basking in the sun (PAWS Chicago 

name, Smokey), I was smitten. I came 

into PAWS Chicago four months after my 

10-year-old Yorkie died of congestive heart 

failure, so needless to say I was somewhat 

distraught and more than a little lonely 

for a furry friend to love. Smokey and I are 

looking forward to many long luxurious 

days in the sunshine and nights by the 

warm fireplace. - Margaret 

Charger

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Marathon 

Half-Marathon 

Triathlon 

482 athletes put their best paw forward in 2010 joining 

Team PAWS Chicago in competing in the August 1 st Rock 

n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon, the August 29 th Chicago 

Triathlon or the October 10 th Bank of America Chicago 

Marathon! TEAM PAWS Chicago athletes raised 20% of 

PAWS Chicago’s 2010 adoption program budget, saving 

the lives of homeless cats and dogs. Congratulations! 

Join TEAM PAWS Chicago 2011 

Race against the clock for homeless pets in the Rock 

‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon on August 21, Chicago 

Triathlon on August 28, or the Bank of America Chicago 

Marathon on October 9! 

Runners receive free training with CARA (Chicago Area Runners 

Association) and triathletes with Chicago Endurance Sports. Additional 

benefits include pet-friendly informational seminars, “fun runs” with your 

dog (or a PAWS Chicago dog), pre-race PAWsta parties, dog friendly 

happy hours, social get-togethers and much more! As a team member, 

you will enjoy a new social network of animal-loving athletes, accomplish 

a personal milestone and save many lives in the process! 

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Learn more at teampaws.pawschicago.org 

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Winter 2010 - PAWS Chicago

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