Wags `n Whiskers - Lakeshore Humane Society

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Wags ‘n Whiskers Lakeshore Humane Society, Inc. December 2011 Inside this issue: Volume 15—Issue 4 Membership Meeting Held in October On October 18, 2011 approximately 100 members of the LHS convened at Schooners on Memorial Drive in Manitowoc and elected four new Directors and a new Executive Board. [email protected] A motion was made at the annual meeting to hold quarterly membership meetings to foster camaraderie and provide a forum for members to keep current on shelter activities. The first meeting will be hosted by the Membership Committee and held in the Behringer Room at the Two Rivers Community House beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2. You are welcome to bring a soft drink of your choice. Light snacks will be served. Editorial 2 Community Outreach 3 Fundraising 5 Member News 7 Memorials 10 Donations 10 Since the election two vacancies have arisen as two Directors resigned. One seat has been filled. The Board is asking the membership if anyone would like to apply for the seat. You must be a dues paid member to serve on the Board. If you are interested, please contact Bonnie Shimulunas at Features 11 Pound Designation Still Unresolved Lakeshore Humane Society, Inc. 1551 North 8th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-684-5401 Fax: 920-684-5702 E-mail: [email protected] Visit us on the Web www.lakeshorehumane.com See us on facebook Lakeshore Humane Society Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 11 a.m.—7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. Closed Sundays and Holidays On December 2, Kelly Koepke and Keith Philippi met with Manitowoc Chief of Police Tony Dick, and Two Rivers Police Captain of Field Services, Rob Kappelman, to discuss final negotiations of the cities’ contract with the Lakeshore Humane Society to serve as their designated pound. The LHS presented a flat-fee counteroffer to the cities which seemed amicable to all at the table. The city officials took the offer back to their city councils for approval. With budgets for both cities being fine-tuned, these issues are higher on the agenda than the pound contract. The LHS is still waiting for an answer. The Board of Directors wants the LHS to align with its Mission statement and wants the members to know that it will do what is necessary and prudent to return to the old agreement with the county to have the LHS serve as the designated pound in exchange for dog license fees. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me by phone or email 920-242-1670 [email protected] LHS Passes Inspection On December 2, the LHS passed the temporary conditional license inspection conducted by a Companion Animal Inspector from the State of Wisconsin. Under the new Act 90 law, all animal shelters in the state must pass an inspection in order to renew their license as a dog seller. The LHS is meeting all the requirements of the law covering the facility, care of dogs and record-keeping. This law does not pertain to cats. Act 90 is part of the “Puppy Mill” law that went into effect on June 1, 2011. This law defines Administrative Rules that set standards for housing, feeding, watering and exercise for dogs in regulated facilities. The inspector complimented us on our anti-microbial floors and the use individual scoops for cat litter boxes. Wags ‘n Whiskers Wags & Whiskers is the official newsletter of the Lakeshore Humane Society, Inc. Anyone interested in submitting articles or information for this publication may send the specifics to us through the newsletter e-mail: wagsnwhiskers501 @sbcglobal.net Or via “snail mail” at: Lakeshore Humane Society Attention: Newsletter 1551 North 8th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Inclusion in our newsletter does not necessarily indicate endorsement or support by the Lakeshore Humane Society Some articles may come from other humane organizations or individuals thereof. Articles may be edited due to space constraints, etc. 2011—2012 Board of Directors President: Kelly Koepke Vice President: Tracy Becker Treasurer: Mary Jo Haban Secretary: Keith Philippi Directors Dave Evans Stephanie Greetan, DVM Kim Philippi Ann Luckow Karen Schoreger Kim Repinski Felicia Gauthier Shelter Manager Page 2 President’s Purr-spective Dear Members, We have been made aware that a flyer was mailed to many members before the election that may have looked as though it was endorsed by the Lakeshore Humane Society. We can assure you that it was not authorized by the LHS. If you have questions regarding this matter, please forward them to the [email protected]. In the future, if you are uncertain about the mailings you receive, you can check the address label. Items from LHS will show your membership expiration date. I feel that any member that took it upon themselves to contact other members of the organization was working well inside the laws for Nonstock Corporations. There are many issues that have finally gotten the attention of the membership. I was amazed at the number of members that showed up at the meeting and also the members that cast absentee ballots. The postcards, mailers, and flyers that have been sent out last year is a sign that people still care about the mission of Lakeshore Humane Society and want the animals of Manitowoc County to be taken care of. Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates The nomination committee met on December 8, 2011. We welcome new people to join our committee. We also welcome nominations for Board seats. It is never too early to think about that. Not only do we need nominations at election time, sometimes seats open up throughout the year. The committee would like to contact every LHS member to see if they would ever consider a Board seat. We will discuss details on how to go about this at our next meeting on January 12, 2012. If you would like to contribute ideas on this subject, please do so. Bonnie Shimulunas, Committee Chair [email protected] LHS Boarding Discontinued At the November 15 Board of Directors meeting a motion was made and passed to eliminate boarding of cats and dogs at the LHS. The decision was made to free up space to expand the dog holding areas for strays and lost dogs that need to be quarantined upon arrival until they have been assessed for illness and injury. While making the transition to discontinue boarding, current customers will be given a list of alternative boarding facilities in the area. Gaye Lewin Shelter Staff Benjamin Burton Jodi Field Valorie Gengler Amanda Pozorski Kassandra Brunner Carrie Havel Cathy Wick Elise Geiger Joseph Wilfinger Mary Jo Becker Heather Burton William Walters Belinda Cota by Kelly Koepke By-laws Committee Established Some members have expressed interest in changing the by-laws. If you are interested in serving on the By-laws Committee or have comments to share, please contact Kim Philippi at 920-323-3523 or send a message via e-mail to [email protected] Walk for Kindness Date Set The Annual Walk for Kindness will be held on Saturday, September 22 at the Lakeshore Humane Society on North 8th Street in Manitowoc. The theme for the event is: Walk a Mile in Their Paws. More details will be announced in the coming months. Page 3 Volume 15—Issue 4 Community Outreach Pittie Party at Shelter Celebrates Pit Bull Breed October was Pit Bull Awareness Month. LHS members and volunteers sponsored a party for owners, advocates and fanciers of the breed to join together and celebrate the joys of owning one of these wonderful dogs Party invitations were sent to all the people who have adopted a pit bull from the LHS. There was a full house for the event. Pictures were taken, games were played, dogs greeted dogs, and people shared stories about the antics and joy these dogs have brought to their life and their families. The purpose of Pit Bull Awareness Month is to change perceptions and promote positive awareness of this much maligned breed. Crime Prevention Day Held at Expo On October 22, 2011 the Lakeshore Humane Society was an exhibitor at the Manitowoc Police Department’s Annual Crime Prevention Fair held at the County Expo grounds. Volunteers from the LHS were there to hand out information on dog bite prevention, dog fighting reporting, and animal abuse prevention. Copies of the Wisconsin state statutes on animal abuse were made available for booth visitors to read and help them understand the types of animal abuse that can be observed. Submitted by Emily Decker To help the youth of Manitowoc that attended the event understand what they can do to help prevent animal abuse, they made a small ID card to carry with them telling what to do when they see an animal being abused. It was a great experience, and we hope to be invited to be part of the event again next year. Submitted by Emily Decker Calendar of Events The Van family: Pictured on the far left is Jen Van with Bella, a former resident of the LHS . Bob is pictured with Joker, the other family dog. Both dogs are Pit Bull Terriers. December 20 December 30 January 7 & 8 February 2 February 4 February 18 & 19 September 22 Board of Directors Meeting Tails and Trails PetCo Adoption Weekend Membership Meeting Walk A Mile Fundraiser PetCo Adoption Weekend Walk for Kindness Wags ‘n Whiskers Page 4 Community Outreach Lakeshore Holiday Parade It was a balmy autumn evening in downtown Manitowoc for the Annual Holiday Parade on November 23. Twenty-five walkers turned out for the event to march with the LHS. Some were walking dogs from the shelter, others brought along their own pet to enjoy the fun. After last year’s freezing rain and bone-chilling temperatures, this year’s walkers prepared for the worst and wore blue rain ponchos. Did y ou kn Man it be re owoc do g and newe ca de matt er wh ach year t licenses m b en t h ey w y March 3 ust er e p 1 urcha , no sed. ow? Local Pet Shops Sponsor Cats for Adoption in Stores Petco has partnered with the LHS to help get more cats into forever homes by launching the Petco Cat Cubby Adoption Project . The store had a Cat Condo built that houses three cats living in the store. Every day, every morning and every evening an LHS volunteer goes to the store in Harbor Town cleans the “cubbies”, fills food and water dishes, empties the litter boxes and spends a few minutes socializing each cat before putting it back into its condo room. Victoria Tyman (member volunteer) has worked with the Petco store manager since late August setting up this program and gathering a group of dedicated others to keep the program going. Five cats have been adopted through this program to date. Joanne Kolhbeck, Volunteer Member, gives some TLC to Moonshine a former resident of a Petco Cat Cubby. Petco also sponsors a giving program for all the local animal rescue and care groups in the county. Information about how you can help is available at the store. Honeybun, a white female cat, is in residence at the Colonial Pet Shoppe. She lives in a neighborhood full of things to watch and hear. She is about a year+ old, a little shy but extremely friendly. She has a sadness about her, but having a forever home and someone to love would put sparkle in her eyes. LHS at Exhibits at Fair LHS had a booth at the Manitowoc County Fair in August. Many visitors stopped by the booth to tell stories about their pets and the animals they adopted from the shelter. Emily Decker spent a few minutes explaining the benefits of membership Fair attendee, Brian Kooker. It was a great opportunity to tell people about the shelter and the service the LHS provides in the county. Page 5 Volume 15—Issue 4 Fundraising Ways to Help All year long, people are silently supporting the LHS by saving small items that eventually add up to large amounts of money. We are grateful for all of you who collect and donate the following items.        Milk Moola Caps and Donuts to Dough from Kwik Trip iGive—the on-line scrip program Purina Points from bags of dog and cat food Aluminum Cans Puppy & Cat banks sitting on counters throughout the county Food Barrels at grocery stores around the county Attend and support shelter events Thrivent to Host Tails and Trails Event to Benefit the LHS On Friday, December 30 the Thrivent Community will host a Winter Fun Event: Tails & Trails starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Washington House, 1622 Jefferson Street in Two Rivers. Recreational mushers Bonnie Ulrich and Rick Desotelle, owners of the team, will present a FREE presentation called "The Making of a Sled Dog Team" as seen in USA TODAY and on NBC's "Today" show. The rides will be provided by the Door County Sled Dogs. Ninety tickets were sold at $10.00 each. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be matched by Thrivent Community-West Shore and are for the benefit of the Lakeshore Humane Society. Rides are contingent on weather and trail conditions. At 11:30 the group will move to Walsh Field for the FLY WITH THE Volunteers and members of the LHS will be at Walsh WIND ON SLED DOG RIDES on authentic cus- Field selling cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider, tea and coffee. LHS will also have a 50/50 Raffle at the tom freight dog sleds. event. Popp’s Riverwalk Citgo & Animal’s Pizza Sponsors Fundraiser During the month of November, Randy Popp, owner of Riverwalk Citgo and Animal’s Pizza, sponsored a fundraiser for the LHS. Employees sold ‘Paw Tags’ at both establishments. He also conducted a food drive in the convenience store. Page 6 Wags ‘n Whiskers Reducing Stress in Shelter Cats Briefs Help Reduce Stress in Shelter Cats There is a large number of domestic cats currently at the LHS. Some are strays or lost cats and some have been surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. Entering a shelter is a frightening experience for most cats, resulting in symptoms of stress. If the stress response persists, the cat may become sick, decreasing the likelihood of getting adopted into a new home. Stress increases for caged cats. Cats love to scratch. For outdoor cats, it is a way of communicating. Cats also scratch to stretch, during play, a form of greeting, and to relieve stress and frustration when prevented from doing the things they want to do. Cats in a cage don’t get much in the form of stress release. For that reason, we want to put a cat scratcher in all the cages at the shelter. Purchased singly we are asking for a $3 donation; six are $13 and 12 are $25. The scratchers can be ordered at the shelter front desk. New general e-mail address for the LHS is [email protected] Exotic Species Sometimes Found in Animal Shelters Three month old Bunny Foo Foo, is a purebred Angora rabbit that found his way to the LHS. He was adopted, is doing great in his new home. His new owners have talked to some expert Angora breeders and have learned the best way to manage angora wool. Bunny Foo Foo was matted and mangy looking at adoption, but is now looking like an Angora rabbit should. Angora wool grows about 1 inch per month, so Bunny Foo Foo will be growing angora for his new owners for a long time. In the short time he has been in his forever home he has traveled with his new family a rabbit show in Iowa. He new mom says he is a real joy to have in her life. Angora rabbits are very docile and are from Turkey. They don’t possess allergy causing qualities and can live to be seven to 12 years old. Degus are very social animals and can become very tame if handled from an early age. They can utilize various vocalizations to communicate friendship, submission and warning. Because of their social nature, they do best if kept with other degus. They are playful and curious diurnal (active during the day) rodents from Chile. In the wild they live in communities (much like prairie dogs) and dig an elaborate system of burrows to live in. Five came to the shelter, and all five have been adopted. Page 7 Volume 15—Issue 4 Briefs Amazing Display of Light to Benefit the LHS If you want a visual treat for the holidays, take a drive down Wagon Wheel Road near Manitowoc. The residence of David Blackwell and Jeff Frank hosts a fantastic display of holiday lights syncopated to music broadcast on radio station 89.1 FM. The 30 minute show starts on the top of the hour and on the half hour until 9 P.M. Be prepared to “stand” in line and enjoy the music while your wait. There is a drop box for donations at the end of the drive. All proceeds from the show will go to the LHS and Rockwood Fire Department this year. Reiki and Massage Reduce Stress in Shelter Dogs Holiday Safety Tips The most important thing a long-term shelter dog needs to learn is how to be relax, be quiet and do nothing. In other words, act like it were living in a real home. The kennel environment of a shelter causes a dog to be in a constant state of arousal and over stimulation because of all the in-and-out activity of daily life. Helping a dog learn to be calm and peaceful results in making it more adoptable. Crowds of people and holiday festivities can frighten animals. If you plan to entertain, plan ahead and make sure your pets have a "safe haven" where they can retreat. Carolyn Shusta helps our shelter dogs understand this. Every Friday morning, comes to the LHS and donates her time and talents of massage and Reiki. The sessions start with a volunteer walking the dog and getting some exercise. Then Carolyn concentrates on the individual needs of each animal. Watch your pet around the yuletide plants such as poinsettias, mistletoe, ivy and holly berries. If ingested, they can be poisonous, possibly even fatal to your pet. Don’t let your guests feed your pet table scraps. Any sudden change of diet, even for just one meal, can give your dog or cat stomach pain and diarrhea. Ingestion of chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, garlic, onion, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, bread dough, and sugar-free candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also be fatal. Gibson always gives Carolyn his paw . He has an improperly healed injury in that leg so works on his shoulder on that side. Kennedy loves his sessions so much that he jumps up on the table and immediately lays down so he doesn’t waste a minute. If you are interested in learning more about how massage can help your dog, please contact Carolyn at Carolyn at Heart-2-Heart Pet Massage 920.863.1488 or 414.581.2047 or [email protected] Volume Wags ‘n 15—Issue Whiskers4 Page 8 Briefs Clyde Has Final Surgery Toy Joy for Shelter Dogs Those of you who have been following the story of Clyde, the stray pit bull terrier with two bum back legs, you will be happy to know that he has had his last painful surgery and is well on the road to complete recovery. Life in an animal shelter is very stressful for dogs. They find themselves in new environments, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and noises, adjusting to new animal companions and being kenneled alone depriving the dog of the comfort of a pack. It has been a long year for Clyde, with challenges and roadblocks from unexpected places. But, he had a wonderful family that believed in him and the strong support of his fan club. Clyde has come through it all with a lively and happy disposition with much to look forward to in the future. To help alleviate some of this anxiety and reduce kennel aggression, members of the LHS are sponsoring a toy drive for dogs. Chew toys that are basically indestructible, Kongs that can be stuffed with healthy foods or chew treats that are designed to be safely digestible are the desired items. Toys can be purchased locally or ordered at the shelter. None of this would have been possible without the support and donations of dozens and dozens of people in this community and beyond. Clyde’s story has been an inspiration and source of joy for all who have wanted him to have a chance at a happy life in a forever home. If he could speak, Clyde would echo Tiny Tim’s famous quote: “God bless us, everyone”! The LHS Annual Open House was held on Saturday, December 3. Refreshments were served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was a busy morning. Many people stopped in to take ornaments from the Giving Tree and leave presents for the shelter animals. Kids visiting the shelter were invited to make a dog or cat ornament to take home. Members of the Clark’s Mills Good Sports 4-H Club (pictured above) were at the shelter there that day volunteering as part of their holiday service project. They have come to the shelter several times to help in whatever way they can. Happy New Year! Page 9 Volume 15—Issue 4 ATTENTION MEMBERS Volunteers Wanted In the coming weeks and months, the LHS Fundraising Committee will hold several events to raise money for the shelter. We are looking for people willing to help us in our work and serve on committees. For more information, please call 920-682-3208 or write to lhsmembers@ yahoo.com The first event is the Tails & Trails Dog Sled event on December 30. We need one person to take charge of the 50/50 Raffle and two others to help sell refreshments at Walsh Field. The Annual Walk for Kindness in September will require the help of sub-committee chairmen. The event will be held at the shelter this year, and will have some added features if we can get more help. We plan to have a “Walk a Mile in Their Paws” hang-tag fundraiser in January that will need the support of a team to distribute brochures and hang tags to places of business throughout the county, and then collect them at the end of the campaign. When is my LHS membership coming due? Good question! Many people have also asked, so we have printed your membership expiration date near your name on this newsletter. You will see this personalized information on each issue of Wags & Whiskers that comes out every December, March, June & September. If your membership is due in December, January or February please re-new with the form that was sent to you in the mail. If you have any questions, please call 920-323-3523 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. If you do not have a date printed in the address area it means you are not a current member of the LHS. Now is the perfect time of year to join the organization. The Difference Between Members, Volunteers or Donors Member Volunteer Donor Help the homeless pets of Manitowoc County by supporting the LHS with tax -deductible gifts of time, goods and money. Be recognized in the newsletter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Can volunteer at the shelter Yes Yes Yes Can attend public shelter events Yes Yes Yes Must complete a membership form each year and pay annual dues Can attend monthly Board of Directors Meetings and be informed about shelter activities Can attend special member-only events Can attend the Annual LHS Member Meeting (third Tuesday in October) and vote for your candidates running for a seat on the Board of Directors May be eligible to serve on LHS committees Can vote on member matters at member meetings and be part of the decision-making process of the society Can run for a seat on the LHS Board of Directors Receive the Wags ‘n Whiskers newsletter Can Volunteer at the shelter without being a member Yes No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Support the Mission and By-Laws of the Lakeshore Humane Society Yes No No Yes (if requested) Page 10 Wags ‘n Whiskers MEMORIALS Hildegarde Baumann Jay & Tammy Fricke Elizabeth Sterrenburg Lenore Bruening Karl Birkenstock Martin Dahm Joanne Tollefson Ellie Mary Larson Millie Fischl Leo, Thomas & Shirley Kaufman Ann Gaeke Loris Lou Raether Thomas Gagnon Sally Karbon Catherine M. Garvin Kenneth & Catherin Daum Marge Gibeault Loris Lou Raether Elaine Holschbach Dolores & Nikki Jung Bill Klein Kay Wilhelm Various Anonymous Erich Pitz Barbara & Horst Abel Diane G. Knowles Cleo Kotthaus Mr. & Mrs. Dunklau Charles & Paula Schelk John & Kay Goswitz Judith Holder Krishna & Vibha Bhatt David & Carol Froh Judith Schroeder Wallace Conrad Strziezewski Novak Cynthia Verch Gene Kusche Sue Kusche Tolstoy Ron & Ronni Pruhs Larry, Lou Ann & Joan Gerroll Lori Stueck Brian, Debbie, Brett, Shannon & Brady Peserik Bruce & Mary Cramer Ruth Haese All State Rigging, Inc. Russ Sanderson Diane Johnson Mark & Jerry Laurin Tanra & Terry Hayes Marianne Haag Steve & Lisa Steinhauer Richard & Shirley Steinhauer Thomas Hoida The Gerroll Family M. Otis & R. Ziegler-Otis Sharon Siders London Dairy Becjt Cganbeus Jane P. Conway Amy Lynn Meyer Philip & Carolyn Zuhse Randy & Carol Fredrikson Arthur & Linda Diedrich Carol M. Koch Kenneth & Carolyn Kohlwey Christian A. Dekok Richard & Tracy Becker Ronald & Ann DeFere Gregory & Amy Koch Karen A. Heyduk TA Motor Sports Patti Spencer Moonlight Leist Mary Dempski Beth & Terry Leist Irene Reichert Ann & Al Artz Cathy Richert Cawley Company Employees Helen Rezachek Family and Friends Cash & In Kind Donations Anonymous Jody Ackley Sarah & Robin Anderson Jean Arnold Tom & Audrey Dean Linda Blatler Jerome Behnke Andi Berger Vicki Burton Jen Carny Phyllis Clemenson Country Visions Brenda De Bruyn Mary Dempsky Barb Evenson Next Era Energy Plant Mary Fischer-Meier George Frisch Girl Scout Troop 8139 Leslie Goeke Harriet Gospodarek Michelle Huston Joaquin Guynes JK Sports Domination Cheer Deb & John Janda Gary L. Kaderabek Lois Kanneman Linda Kauth Kalina Kinzel Klarkawski Family Kay Klein David Kohl Mike Lambries Lighthouse Group Home Manitowoc Eagles Auxillary 706 Ryan Manthei Grace Meyer Susie Miller Tony Meuller Tina Mueller Peggy Musial Archie Pech Jean Pelischek Amy Peterson Larry & Jacque Reimer Page 11 Volume Wags ‘n15—Issue Whiskers4 Cash & In Kind Donations Marc Rusch Jessica Schaus William Schmidt Jack Sosnosky Erica Stanke Carol Steinbrecher Jean Sutter Kathryn Tector Ellen Ukinski Joesph Varek Trudy Vanden Huvel Kathi Vraney Dominic Waak Brenda Wagner Holly Wery Gail Weston Special Thanks ABC Animal Control for all the help to find Diamond Chad Giese Behaviorist Helping dogs with behavior problems. [email protected] A Man and His Dog A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road that looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of -pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side. When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?' ‘This is Heaven,’ the man answered. ‘Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked. ‘Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up.' The man gestured, and the gate began to open. 'Can my friend come in, too?' the traveler asked, gesturing toward his dog. 'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.' The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog. After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the by Anonymous gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book. 'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?' 'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.' 'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog. 'There should be a bowl by the pump.' They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree. 'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked. 'This is Heaven,' he answered. 'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.' 'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.' 'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?' 'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.' Wanted Volunteer Coordinator This is an unpaid position. Duties would include:  Recruiting volunteers to work at the shelter  Recruiting volunteers to serve on committees and at fund raising events  Coordinate weekly work schedule for volunteers This position reports to the LHS Personnel Committee. If interested send letters of interest to Lakeshore Humane Society Attention: Kelly Koepke 1551 No. 8th St—Manitowoc WI 54220 or e-mail: [email protected] Nonprofit Organization US Postage Paid Manitowoc, WI 54220 LAKESHORE HUMANE SOCIETY, INC. 1551 NORTH 8TH STREET MANITOWOC, WI 54220 PHONE: 920-684-5401 FAX: (920) 684-5702 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.lakeshorehumane.com "Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ~ George Elliot Permit No. 446 Return Service Requested