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Volume XXVIII Number VIII

PAW PRINTS | August 2016 1

GIVING FRIENDS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE

There is a place in your community that serves the most vulnerable among us…abandoned and stray companion animals. Where the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, the injured and

sick are given care, all receive a second chance at happiness. That place is MaxFund, Denver’s non profit, only true no-kill shelter serving both dogs and cats. Since 1988, we’ve saved over 30,533 dogs and cats. We could not have done so without the support of our community.

Everyday, MaxFund takes in dogs and cats because their families could no longer care for them, their guardians lost their home, the loss of a job has forced relocation, or because the cost of medical care was beyond the reach of an already tight budget.

MaxFund provides a safe haven for these animals, many of whom are older or infirm and would have been euthanized by other shelters for being “unadoptable.” MaxFund has proven time and time again that there is a loving home for every dog and cat. They just need time…time that they wouldn’t have at other shelters.

If you’re interested in hearing more about MaxFund, adopting a pet, or making donations, please go to www.maxfund.org and get your warm fuzzies!

MAXFUND JOINS IN THE FUN ATTHE ART OF AGING DENVER EXPOBy Karen Sykes

MaxFund will be represented at the Art of Aging Denver Expo put on by Health One. We will be represented

with a booth and also our Mobile Adoption RV so when you’re there, look for us. The date of the Expo will be Saturday, August 6 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Arapahoe Community College.

This free to attend, free to park, one day event will showcase to the 50+ demographic a full day of educational, informational FUN.

There will be music we love, vendors, photography, cooking, travel and more. There will also be a special area dedicated to our Military.


FROM THE WORLD OF GUSBy Gus Suro

BIG NEWS! It’s the “dog days of summer.” I had Mom look that up and it is from the beginning of July until mid August. It really has to do with a dog star. Can you believe there is a dog star named Sirius? See we are important. Do you have a star?

Little brother, Bandit, can at times get scared by spooky everyday things. He doesn’t like it when the vacuum is on, and he doesn’t like brooms. He does like the sprinklers, and comes in wet. That is not a favorite thing for Dad and Mom. The other thing we have learned to do is howl when Dad and Mom leave. Mom thought at first we were coyotes, but she caught us this morning and said to quit our singing. Guess we hit the wrong notes.

Bandit upsets Mom if he chases the birds, squirrels, and rabbits in the backyard. However, there is feud going on with Bandit and a magpie. The magpie comes to the tree in the backyard and screams as loud as he can and then tries to land, screams his head off in angry protest and then pretends to fly away. Then he will try to approach us dogs at another angle. Bandit will be on the lookout before the bird can even get a foot down. The magpie is clever but no match for Bandit. Bandit is not going to let him do that, so the race is on. He flies away. A few minutes later while Bandit is on the side where he flew away, he comes around the house to the other side and lands in the backyard. Bandit sees and chases him away again. Sometimes this goes on for more than 15 minutes back and forth, until the Magpie flies away. The next day, he comes again, and the game continues...

Meanwhile, as Bandit continues to stretch his limitations, I just stretch out and snooze. It is just too hot to go chasing around. Don’t you agree?

AMAZON SHOPPERS!Smile and Help MaxFund!

Do you shop on Amazon? If so, you can help MaxFund’s dogs and cats by using the smile.amazon.com link to make your Amazon purchases! Here’s all you need to do:

• Go to www.smile.amazon.com • Enter and save MaxFund (it will show up as “The Maxfund, Inc.”) as your charity • Remember to start from the www.smile.amazon.com link each and every time you shop at Amazon!

Follow these easy steps, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to MaxFund! MaxFund receives a direct deposit from Amazon quarterly of Amazon Smile donations. Let’s make those donations add up!

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BRONCOS v. 49ERS AUG 20FOUR CLUB LEVEL SEATS AVAILABLE!!

A generous MaxFund supporter has donated FOUR tickets to the Broncos v. 49ers pre-season game on August 20!! And these are not just ANY seats...they’re in the CLUB level (third row, 50-yard line), and come with a VIP parking pass!! The game begins at 7 p.m.

But wait...there’s more! The winner of these amazing tickets will also receive ONE ADDITIONAL SEAT to a game to be agreed upon!!

The value of this fabulous package is $1,675!! MaxFund will sell these tickets to the HIGHEST BIDDER. The starting bid is $1,500.

To bid, please email Nanci Suro at [email protected] with your bid. Please include your contact information (name, phone number, and mailing address) in your email. Bids must be received by no later than August 10, 2016 at midnight!


Hi All,

Yes, I made it back home without being eaten. We spent 5 days at a place called Yellowstone National Park and stayed in Fishing Bridge Campground inside the park. There is always a possibility of bears going through the campground, but I never saw any. I think it would have been neat to see a bear from the safety of the RV.

As we drove into the park, I got to see waterfalls right by the road and some buffalo. Even from the road buffalo are really, really big. Later in the week, Mom and Dad were able to park near a herd of buffalo moms, dads and babies. They got great photos because the herd decided to walk over and around where they were parked. The babies were fun to watch as they played with each other and bounced stiff legged all over the place. Mom said she even learned two new words — stotting and pronking. It means springing into the air with stiff legs close together and with your head down which is what the babies were doing. Then at Mammoth Hot Springs they also saw elk and a nest of baby owls.

The marina at Yellowstone Lake offers a guided boat tour of the lake, surrounding shoreline and buildings. Mom said it was really informative but that the lake had potholes. She was only kidding, what she meant was that there were whitecaps on the lake and when the boat got up to speed it would slam down onto the water.

Sometimes I think it would be interesting to be a 2 legger so I would be able to see some of these interesting sites. However, it is nice to lay on my bed with the sun shining in and just relax. I think I will let them do all the walking, and I will just dream about it.

Your Cat Reporter, Snoopy

VISIT US ON THE WEB AT:WWW.MAXFUND.ORGEditor & Layout Carolyn VenardContributing Writers Bill Suro, VMD Ilene Johnson Angel Ireson Karen Sykes Carol Hills

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Published monthly by MaxFund Animal Adoption Center, a true no-kill shelter to provide medical care for injured dogs and cats with no known owners, and to find new homes for these animals once they are recovered. The MaxFund is committed to the following goals: –Develop and implement educa-tional programs pertaining to animal care, with emphasis on the importance of spay/neutering. –Disseminate information on spay/neuter facilities and conduct spay/neuter clinics for low-income families. –Be a spokesperson for the animals on issues of animal welfare.

–Cooperate with other animal facili-ties/shelters in the accomplishment of the above goals. Contributions for this newsletter are welcome. Please check the back page of newsletter for each month’s deadline. We especially enjoy letters and photos from animals adopted from our shelter.

MaxFund Animal Adoption Center720 West 10th Avenue | Denver, Colorado 80204

Phone (720) 266-6081www.maxfung.org

Wellness Clinic (303) 595-0532www.maxfundclinic.org

A CAT’S UNIVERSE

by Snoopy & Gizmo


Adopt a LifelongCompanion

and a Friend Forever

MALCOLMMalcolm is a male poodle mix.

He walks with a special cart. Loves to take walks and to be petted.

REXRex is a very unique Shepherd/Mexican Hairless guy. He is a sweet boy that is very playful.

HUNTERHunter is a sweet kitty that loves

to “hunt” toys! She enjoysresting in the sun.

SIMONSimon is a male Chihuahua.

He is a bright and playful dog. Loves to snuggle and to be held.

TOBYToby is a fantastic tabby boy! He would like to be in a mellow home

with lots of love and treats.

TAMARATamara is a very outgoing kitty that loves to be petted. Come

and meet her!

KHAKIKhaki is a male Chihuahua. He likes to go on walks with a leash. Likes to be petted and sit on laps.

PATRIOTPatriot is a beautiful boy. He is a sweet and friendly guy. Loves

getting attention.

STUFFINGStuffing is a male kitten. He

loves to cuddle up on your neck. Very playful.


SAVE THE DATE!MAXFUND’S 28TH ANNUAL

PUTTIN’ ON THE MAX

Whiskers in the NightIt’s the time of year when MaxFund begins to gear up for “Puttin on the Max”, our annual black tie event. “Whiskers in the Night” is the theme for 2016 and we, the dog and cat population of MaxFund, want to challenge our supporters to sponsor this event so that we can happily move to our forever homes sooner than later. Some of us will be joining the event so that we can strut our whiskers for you!

Our human staff is also offering sponsorships for this event so that you get the best pawsible marketing advantage for your organization. We expect somewhere around 350 humans to attend the event, so look at that advertising potential! It should be a purrfect night of fabulous food, wine and special entertainment by Denver’s famous icon, Lannie Garret. It will be a night to make one howl!

Saturday, November 5, 2016THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202

Please let us showcase your business!

You will be a star at our,Whiskers in the Night

before over 350 guests!Please email Nanci

at [email protected] Karen at [email protected]

Sponsorships start at $500.00We will send you information.

Don’t be left out of this tail wagging event!


Dear MaxFund,

This donation is from Katie also. She adopted me from the MaxFund in February of 2005. We are joined at the hip and can’t imagine life without each other.

Thanks,Kathy Frey

MARLEY (now RUSSELL)ANOTHER HAPPY “TAIL”: Here is the latest on Marley(now Russell) who was adopted in mid-April: “He is such a good pup and a sweetheart and we have fallen in love with him! We are having so much fun with him and enjoy exploring with him. Could not ask for a better dog. We decided to change his name to Russell and he is slowly gaining weight to his ideal weight!

We just wanted to thank you for letting us adopt him and letting him be part of our family!”

IS YOUR BUGGY BUGGING OUT?

Has your spirited steed become a broken-down nag? Is your sports car on continuous medical reserve? Or is your SUV no longer sporty or utilitarian?

CONSIDER DONATINGthe vehicle to MaxFund

No fuss, no muss, AND get a tax deduction for the price it sells

for with no haggling.

Call the MaxFund at (720) 266-6081____________________

When you are making out your will, remember us!

We don’t mind being the last on your list.

~MaxFund

MaxFund’s Mailbag

Marley (now Russell)

PIZZA WITH APURPOSE.

FUNdraiser in supportof MaxFund No-KillAnimal Shelter

Mention the MaxFund toyour server and California Pizza Kitchen will donate20% of your check to the MaxFund.* Purchases include dine-in, take-out, cateringand beverages.

Visit the following location:

California Pizza KitchenCherry Creek

Come out and supportthe MaxFund!

Everything matters!!

*Tax, gratuity, gift card and retail sales are excluded from the donation.


BHUTAN CARRIED OUT A NATIONWIDE PROGRAM TO SPAY AND NEUTER ITS STRAY DOGSBy Carol Hills; KOSU 91.7 OKC //107.5 Tulsa

Bhutan is a small Buddhist kingdom tucked in the Himalayas and known best for its Gross National Happiness index. Among tourists, it’s also known for

its huge stray dog population.

“You notice it as soon as you get off the plane,” says Twig Mowatt, an animal rights activist and editor of Bark Magazine. “They’re along the highways. They’re in front of every business, in front of the gas station, the police station, hanging out by people’s houses. You’re stepping over them on the sidewalks. They’re everywhere.”

But the stray dogs are precisely the reason Mowatt traveled to Bhutan. “Bhutanese people, who are largely Buddhist, believe that sentient beings should be cared for.” And the Bhutanese do care for them though not in their homes.

“They’re really community dogs. There isn’t a lot of individual pet ownership the way we in the US would think of it,” says Mowatt. “But there are dogs that are loyal to a certain territory. There might be seven or eight that live on a certain block and then the people who live in that area feed the dog. So they do care for the dogs. They don’t want to hurt them. They believe that would be bad karma for them.”

But by the mid-2000s, the stray dog population was getting out of control. Illegal meat markets were leaving scraps that attracted packs of dogs. Tourists, who are required to spend a minimum of $250 a day to be in the country, were finding them menacing.

“The population of dogs was growing and Bhutan was getting a lot of complaints about barking dogs at night that were keeping the tourists up,” says Mowatt. In 2008, Bhutan wanted to clean up the streets in advance of the coronation of a new king, so they reached out to Humane Society International for help. “Bhutan had the idea that they wanted to put the dogs into big government pounds and just keep them sheltered that way,” says Mowatt. Humane Society International told Bhutan it was bad idea. But Bhutan went ahead. Thousands of dogs died. And Mowatt says the Bhutanese learned something else: No dogs leads to more rats.

“If you take away the dog population — they’re very much a part of the ecosystem there — you’re really messing with mother nature,” Mowatt says. “So the rats had moved in to replace the dog void and they were just inundated with rats.”But Humane Society International persisted and suggested that Bhutan try something that was unprecedented: A nationwide spay/neuter and vaccine program.

“They said, ‘Look, we know this is the only thing that will work. We know it’s going to take a little time but in the long run this is the only effective solution.’” And the government agreed. Humane Society International initiated the Catch-Neuter- Vaccinate-Release method. Dogs are released later the same day in the same location where they were captured. When the program started in 2009, Humane Society International estimated there were about 100,000 stray dogs in Bhutan, largely in the cities. Mowatt says it took a while to get things up and running. “First, they didn’t have enough vets so Indian members of Humane Society International sent in a vet team.” Then they started creating a Bhutanese team, training vets, vet techs, even dog catchers.

“They use nets, which is very humane but it’s not easy. These guys are real escape artists. They’re biggish dogs. They’re super smart. They work together.” The method of spaying and neutering they use is less invasive than the approach used in the United States. Mowatt says they’re more like MASH units. “The vets know how to make a tiny little incision and when the incision is small, everything else is easier and faster.” That makes recovery time faster. They make a tiny incision and go in. “I liken it to a crochet hook. And they just grab the stuff. They can do a spay in under ten minutes and a neuter in under five. It’s like watching an artist.” The stitches that are left are inside the dog so there’s nothing to scratch, making the chance of post-surgical infection minimal.

Seven years on, the program has spayed or neutered and given rabies vaccine to 71,000 dogs in Bhutan. Twig Mowatt says there’s a tell-tale sign. “The way you can recognize a dog that’s been spayed or neutered is they take a little triangular notch out of its left ear,” she says. “And I have to say, everywhere I went, I would hike up to some monastery in the hills or trekking along the rice paddies and every single dog I saw had this triangular notch.”

The spay and neuter program is ongoing and is now entirely run by the Bhutanese people, which was always the goal.Mowatt says Bhutan could be a model for other countries but it takes government buy-in. “The fact that the government was fully on board was crucial, because it enabled Humane Society International to go in and do this complete program,” she says. And they’re not done yet.

“They’re going to continue checking and following up, because the real shift in the size of the population of dogs isn’t going to be noticeable for probably another five or six years,” Mowatt continues. “The adult dogs who have been spayed or neutered are going to start dying of natural deaths. And at that point, they’ll have all these statistics in place to show how effective this has been.”

Pawnote: This article was sent to us by Ben Mares who is a MaxFund supporter. He helps fund the spay/neuter program there. We are bringing one of the dogs to MaxFund later this year.


WILL YOU RIDE TO SAVE MY LIFE?IF YOU DON’T RIDE, WILL YOU BE MY

RUFF RIDER SPONSOR?

RUFF RIDER EVENTMaxFund cats and dogs are pawsitivily thrilled to challenge our motorcycle friends to join us for our “Ruff Rider” event on August 27. A great ride and then a block party for riders, friends, non riders, and our 3 and 4 pawed buddies. Registration starts at 9:00 and the ride begins at 10:00.

Block Party from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at MAXFund$20.00/Rider | $25.00/Rider +1 (includes T-shirt and pin)

To register, go to www.blacktie-colorado.comand type ruffriders16 in the event code box at the top right

hand side of the page! That will take you to the registration page for the event.

Pre-registration offers you an opportunity to win a special prize!

Block Party • Beer • Live Music Carnival Games • Food trucks

If you can’t join us for the ride, will you please become a dogmatic “Ruff Rider” sponsor to support us in finding our future permanent homes!?

Sponsorship Levels: An opportunity to become a liaison with the community, levels will receive signage at the block party.

Dog Pound $50.00 Signage at the block party

Hell Cats $100.00 Signage at the block party

Leader of the Pack $250.00 Block party signage plus advertising during the ride.

We raise our paws to you in thanks ‘fur’ your support! Come on Ruff Riders! Let’s ride—

TO: Motorcycle Enthusiast/Animal Lover

FROM: MaxFund, Denver’s No Kill Dog and Cat Shelter Jesse Roush: [email protected]

SUBJECT: Ruff Rider Cycle Event and Block Party

We are inviting you and your business to please support our 1st Annual Ruff Rider event, August 27, 2016. The proceeds from the Ruff Rider cycle event will benefit MaxFund, a 501 c3 non profit organization, and the many dogs and cats we take in, make well, and adopt out to lucky families.

The Ruff Rider is designed to be a motorcycle ride between MaxFund and a route out to the Stagecoach in Franktown, then back to MaxFund, ending up back at the MaxFund facilities. Following the ride, we have planned a block party where the bikers and public will enjoy food, live music, beer and games. We are expecting close to 1,000 people; a great day for MaxFund and also a tremendous marketing tool for your business.

That’s where your organization comes in. To be part of making the Ruff Rider event spectacular, you can participate by providing donations, door prizes, and publicity for the event. You’re all welcome to sign up to ride as well. We plan to have posters and advertisements, (radio and television) and we would like your organization to help get the word out as well. Depending on your level of sponsorship we can add your business onto our flyers/ads.

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you. Contact Jesse Roush at [email protected] or at 303-595-4917.


MEET THESE MAXFUND DOGSBy Ilene Johnson

COOPER

Check out this handsome guy!Cooper is a Foxhound mix who was born in 2008. This good-looking boy adores every person that he meets, young, old, and in-between. He is also a first-class snuggler, which is a very important talent. Cooper loves to spend time outside, whether it be taking a nice walk, or just relaxing in the grass and smelling all of the wonderful smells and fresh air.

This charming guy is looking for his forever home. Cooper should be the only fur baby in his home, but not to worry, he promises to provide you with lots of love and plenty of entertainment.

Please come and meet Cooper. He is waiting to show you that he can be your new and very best friend. And how snuggly he is!

AURORA

Do you believe in love at first sight? One look at this beautiful girl with her trusting brown eyes, and you will believe in love at first sight!

Aurora is a Shepherd/Chow mix who was born in 2014. Her name is so appropriate; Aurora was a Roman goddess, the Goddess of Dawn, as well as the name of a princess. This princess (and she is a beautiful princess) awakens all sorts of wonderful feelings.

Aurora is a very gentle soul who exudes sweetness. She can be a bit shy when you first meet her, but quickly becomes your friend, and gives wonderful kisses. Aurora loves to go on walks, and is definitely one of the easiest dogs to walk ever. She does well with other dogs, but would like to meet any potential fur-siblings you may already have. She may also do best with older children.

Aurora takes seizure medication three times each day, and does very well on it. She is a very mellow girl. She was previously crate-trained, and she is also housebroken.

This wonderful, beautiful, lovable princess of a girl is waiting to meet you, and to awaken your love. You too will believe in love at first sight when you meet Aurora!

LOUIE

Louie is a handsome Lab/Greyhound mix who was born in 2008. Louie is a youthful eight year old, who has lots of energy, and who is very playful. He enjoys outdoor activities, and can keep up with anyone! He loves to play fetch (and can play for hours on end), and to swim (he could probably compete in the Olympics). Whatever he does, he gives it his all. This athletic guy can also jump fences under 5 feet, so he would do best in a home with a tall fence, or with someone who can take him for leashed potty breaks.

One of the many other fabulous things about Louie is that he loves people, all shapes and sizes, and he adores getting love and attention from his human companions. Louie can be a bit choosey about his dog friends, so a meet and greet with any potential fur siblings will be needed. However, Louie previously lived with another dog and a cat, and enjoyed being with both of them.

Louie is also a very smart guy, and knows all of his basic commands. He even went through a 30 day training program when he was a youngster. He is attentive (not to mention food motivated), so would love to continue his higher education with you. And, you can watch Louie in action in the video on MaxFund’s website, located under his bio, and can see how handsome and energetic he is.

Louie is in search of his forever home, so if you are looking for a dashing, loving, sweet, energetic, fun, smart boy, no need to look any further! Please do come and meet Louie.


DONATIONSThanks to the followingpeople and businesseswhose generous contributions helpall the animals.

Alexander, BernardB’nai Havurah Religious SchoolBarkHappyBarrios, LindaBeaver, TriciaBellcoBioletti, RobinBliss-Kandel, CarolineBolin, ScottBonner, LindsayBoule, ElyseBreen, Marie & KathleenCampbell, MeghanChapman, John & SusanColtrane, Rita Community Shares of ColoradoDana, MickieDecker, BillDoggie Pause Dog DaycareEnstrom Candies, Inc.Estate of Carol MyersForman FayFrisina, AmyGeist, DonaldGuss, JohnHaen, JoyceHansen, MatthewHarkins, HeatherHohn, Tamara & DanielHolder, CarrieHoldorf, SharonJohner, ShawnaJordan-Yehle, RebeccaKastner, SusanKaufman, PatriciaKoth, CarolLatshaw, RhondaLundeby, CristinMajestic HeartsMatthews, ScottMaxwell, CynthiaMehle, CarolMiddleton, Galen & MaryMile High Wine & Spirits, LLCMiller, SusanPatrick, JasonPfabe, BrucePowell, TerryRamelow, Jo AnnRomanosky, TracieSanches, RobertoSanders, Sandy

Shanks, LindaShelton, John & DonnaSims, RuthSmith, JenniferSouthern Colorado VeterinaryStrobel, LoriSuess, KennethTate, MarthaThe Benevity CommunityVan Binsbergen, Lesha & TimVest, PamVoyaWamsley, MaryWattis Cope, AnnWeishaar, CherylYoung, RandyYourCause

AUTO DONORSAdamson, LeonardAlbu, HopeBatmanglidj, KarolynBaum, KarenBeck, AnnBuckner, SandraBurridge, LindaCarle, JonathanCarmany, JeanetteCurran, NancyEiland, DeniseElger, SandraFalasco-Hatter, NancyFreese, LynaeGardner, John R.Hand, JaynaHannum, MarciaHartbarger, HazelHartman, MaryHidalgo, MarkHull, NaomiJacobsen, EllenJohnston, KarenKearns, John Kinsey, JenniferKohl, Mary J.Lentsch-Richter, Margy & JoshLevin, GailLutz, CatherineMalaby, CarolynMartinson, SherylMiller, MaggiePatrick, BettyePearson, SharronReady, Nancy & DwightRossitto, JanieRotgers, AllanRyan, ScottSerkes, NanetteSims, JeffSinclair, Penny

Slomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceSuro, AnneTrehern, Lanita G.Wall, William

MEMBERSHIPSAmato, J.A.S.Beardsley, NondaCarruthers, SandraCitron, ChristianeFine’, Mira J.Hall, DianaHewett, PeterJohnson, Bruce & IleneJones, SandiJordan, Stuart C.Kell, DanielleKetz, A. GingerLassiter, TaraMartinez, PatriciaMoredock, Duane & DorothyOverton, SandraPhillips, Ed & CarolSanders, JohnShiner StudiosStaebell, CarolynWalker, Nancy C.

PET PALSAlbu, HopeAllee, SusanAndrews, NancyArnold, ElizabethBeck, AnneBishop, Marcia HewittBurnett, CariClark, CharleneCohron, Steve & MelissaCollins, ChristyEmerich, MonicaEverding, Fred & Josephine Foraker, Peggy & Danny StacyGilmore, JoanGoldberg, CarolHand, JesseHanni, Kay & RickHartbarger, HazelHildenbrand, MaggieHoule, StephenJacobsen, EllenJoseph, DavidLentsch-Richter, Margy & JoshLevin, GailLong, LindaMcLerran, Russ, Monica & LynnMeyers, Larry & Mary Ann Mostow, SusanMurdock, Bob


Pfeifer-Fox, NancyQuinn, SharonSaly, JoySammons, Susanna, Jim Lykins & Della & KonaSewald, Susan & MarkShifers, RonSlomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceSrebacic, SandraStanwood, GrantTanoue, TamiWhitaker, AndreaWilliamson, Cindy

MONTHLY DONATIONSWE COUNT ON YOU!Adams, McCrystieAllee, SusanArbuckle, CynthiaBabyak, NicoleBanks, JenBaker, Jetta Baron, KatharineBarrios, Linda & LeopoldoBell, MargaretBernal, BonnieBoa, RandallBond, TaraBostrom, LaurenBrown, JeffBush, BrianButler, Debbie & ScullyCiancio, DavidCollins,ChristyCompomizzo, JeanCorle, GailCreel, VickiCurley, KimberlyDavis, JosephDriscoll, AlanaDuncan, LanetteEasthope, Jennifer & FrankieEndicott, JohnFaircloth, Harry & SharonFieldman, LisaFreed, LauraFurman, Mary & JeromeFurnas, KatherineGillespie, Shirley & EugeneGoolsby, JohnGoozen, MonikaHaber, JudithHardwick, Dr. SallyHarrison, TeddyHeaton, David & JenniferHelmrath, LaurieHero, LindsayHoffman, William, Judith, & MichaelHoule, Stephen

Howe, RobertJacobs, KathleenJoseph, DavidKammerer, Annika & KerstiKellogg, George & YvonneKern, Betty Kettering, JeniferKirshner, NaomiKiser, Rona Kokesh, PatriciaKrinsky, JoshuaKval, EllenLambert, StephenLampman, Paula & DonaldLane, BrianneLarocque, Jeffrey & DorothyLatshaw, Rhonda L.Laviana, DonnaLeo, JanLevine, Amy & GemmaLucas, ValerieLuedke, JoanLynnLee, RebeccaMaddoux, LeisaMarsh, SusanMaslanik, Anne M.McCorry, K.J.McKelvey, ElizabethMcNeal, MichaelMile Hi Classified Miller, JamesMiller, SusanMotykowski, BrianMumford, CoriMurdock, BobNyholm, DianeOgnibene, ToddOrtega, JohnOrtiz, IvyParnell, JennyPatterson, Mary J.Pelphrey, DarrinPotter, WilliamPowell, RebeccaPurfield, SydneyRamelow, Jo AnnRather, JoanRenquist, Maria E.Rioux, TrishRodgers, RosemaryRoesch, ElmaRubinowitz, Martin Samimi, ShereanSammons, Susanna & Jim Lykins & Della & KonaSanders, SandySchantz, MichelleSchmied, JebSchuck, DougSelvaggi, Lara

Sewald, Susan & MarkShaffer, KathleenShelton, John & DonnaShifers, RonSmith, ArdySorrentino, Helen & RobertSpita, Joyce & WalterSt. Francis, MelisaSteffen, LeeStevens, ShirleyStorz, MicheleTenney, KathrynThe Serenity ShoppeThomas, JamesTrumbo, SueVancil, RozanneVermilio, Ryan & RobynVickery, Sangmin KimVillax, CelineVoras, Gerry & ChristinaWaite, AnnWalker, TomWalley, ElizabethWhitaker, AndreaWilliams, LeeWinslow, JulieWiscamb, MerrieYergler, CynthiaYoho, KristiYoung, Kathryn


SILENT PAWS

In memory of Bo - Joseph DavisIn memory of my sweet beloved, Daphne-so blessed to have her in my life - Nanci SuroIn memory of Laima, who will be missed by all her co-workers at OneSource IML. She was a special girl - J. Churchill OwenIn memory of Lori Hunsinger’s beloved, Cody - Julie OhIn memory of Randy & Joan Butler’s beloved, Bella - Marilyn PancoastIn memory of Abby - Barry RiceIn memory of Lisa Astrella’s beloved, Molly - Christine GeissbuhlerIn memory of Bingo - Stephanie YesavageIn memory of Marti who was adopted from the MaxFund and shared her special love with all who know her. She will be missed by her family - Sue & Don JacobyOn behalf of Stephanie Heitz and Mike Kosel in memory of their furry family members - Hashi, Ben, Dexter and Trouble - Irene PaiIn memory of Leslie McKenzie’s beloved, Chloe - Bonnie HartmanIn memory of Jasmine - Paul Jed VillanuevaIn memory of Kelly & Paul Hurley’s beloved, Parker - Wendy CynkarIn memory of Isabella, Chiara and Darby - Barbara Sheehan

SILENT MEMORIES

In memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger - Joseph DavisIn memory of Gary James Matthews - Sue MillerIn honor of Jackie Toni, and her love for all God’s creatures, great and small - Paul BretzIn memory of my wonderful husband, Jim, who was such a devoted pet parent and is so deeply missed - Cynthia WilliamsonIn memory of Roo Helton - Meghan HuntIn memory of Verna Weaver - ForestCity StapletonIn memory of Savanna Kindt. Five years ago today her beautiful soul passed at the tender age of 17. Savanna was a gentle soul who loved all animals; even one time rescuing 3 baby rats so “they don’t die alone out in the street” - Caurel GulbransonIn memory of Camille Woolsey - Deb GoldbergIn memory of Deana Toner - Charles Toner Toner Family Pickett Family Noland Family

In memory of Laura Parry. So sad to see you go before your time. You truly had a wonderful spirit. Even in your time of such pain, you always had a smile and gave so much hope to others. Truly one of a kind. God Bless you and your family - Roberta KinneyIn memory of Robert VanGerpen - Dan WalkesIn memory of Silas Kelly - Andrea LeBaron Eileen Stirling Richard Trezza Grace Johnson The International Women’s Club Ivan Cacnahuary Anne Aunio-Green Salo, Susanna In memory of George Kellogg - Friends of George from ChurchIn memory of Beverly Ann Johnson Sikora - Thomas Pernell

HONORABLE MENTIONS

On behalf of Jeanne Ann Walter - Michelle OlsonIn honor of Melissa & Gabriel Trujillo - Daniel GreenFor Betty, formerly Baby - Shannon & StephanieIn honor for Chris Corbett’s birthday. She is a great friend to animals - Debbi SuitorOn behalf of Max Stich - Michelle OlsonIn honor of Brian Wagner’s birthday - Jennifer WagnerIn honor of Stephanie Hetiz & Mike Kosel - Paul Bretz & Brad HoffnerA birthday tribute to Gail Andersen and her brother, Donn for their love of animals - Andrea Baugher

Memorials


MaxFund appreciates our dog run and cat colony sponsors!Support from the following sponsors helps to cover the cost of food, vaccinations and

medical care for the animals at MaxFund. Our sponsors appreciate your business!___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Robert GratiotPet Paintings

www.robgratiot.com(click on “Good Dogs”)

Lawrence P. HartlaubAttorney at Law

[email protected]

Bart Potter-Broker AssociateKingery Group Resident Realty

[email protected]

CRCG (Canine RehabilitationAnd Conditioning Group)

303-762-SWIMwww.dog-swim.com

Performance ConstructionRoofing, Siding, Gutters, Painting

& other construction related services303-761-7663

http://performanceconstruction.com

Elizabeth WalleyOwner, PT, DPT, OCs, CSCs

Physical Therapy & Lifetime Wellness, LLC303-952-5053 x3

[email protected] | www.ptlifetime.com

Alex B. Campbell, Vice PresidentEnduring Resources, LLC

[email protected]

Nancy AndersonOne Source Healing Energy

[email protected]

Dani StonardApex Systems303-782-9500

www.apexsystemsinc.com

small earth vintagevintage clothing for the

modern personwww.smallearthvintage.com

Proud Sponsor of Uma

Proud Sponsor of Georgina

Proud Sponsor of Bologna

Proud Sponsor of Dayla

Proud Sponsor of Darnella

Proud Sponsor of Aurora

Proud Sponsor of Buster Brown

Proud Sponsor of Chef

Proud Sponsor of Malcolm

Proud Sponsor of Dave


MAXFUND SERVICE DIRECTORYSponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 per month or they contribute a significant amount of in-kind donations. If you would like to be listed on this directory, please con-tact the MaxFund offices at (720) 266-6081.

ACCOUNTING SERVICESRobert D. Colwell, CPA5728 S. Gallup St. | Littleton, CO 80120(303) 347-9402

APARTMENT HUNTINGKatie ReardonMyApartmentMap, LLCPO Box 1102 | Rye, NH 03870-1102Phone: (603)-319-1712http://www.myapartmentmap.com/pet_friendly/ MyApartmentMap is a housing search website, we have pet friendly listings all over the USA.

ATTORNEYGlenn W. Hagen, P.C. | Attorney at LawThe Point at Inverness8310 S. Valley Hwy, Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (303) 524-1776Mention you support MaxFund and the legal fee will be reduced by 10%; if MaxFund is a beneficiary under your Will/Trust, or a Pet Trust is established naming MaxFund, the discount is 25%.

CANINE REHABILITATIONCanine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group (CRCG) is 100% dedicated to enhancing and/or improving a dog’s life and physical abilities through exercise, recreation, and rehabilitation.Englewood | Broomfield | LongmontOne number - 303-762-SWIM (7946)www.dog-swim.com | [email protected]

DOG TRAINING & SERVICESTeaching in an Effective and Loving Way Group Classes: Beginning through Specialized. Behavior Counseling. Boarding with Training, Reiki, Yoga (with your dog), Intuitive Readings—10% off any service for dogs adopted through MaxFund. The Misha May Foundation, mutts in safe homes always Executive Director–Lorraine May [email protected].

LOCKSMITHSierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518Commercial, Residential and Vehicles

MORTGAGEMichaela Phillips | America’s Mortgage1942 Broadway St. Ste 314, Boulder, CO 80302(303) [email protected] the MaxFund and Michaela will donate $250 upon closing.

PET GROOMINGUncle Dan’s Pet GroomingDan Goracke & Kerry Malloy 1440 Carr St., Lakewood, CO 80214(303) 205-1586 Tues-Sat 7am to 5pm

Waggin’ Tails “The Gentle Touch”Grooming • 21 Years Experience4223 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110(303) 781-9961

PET AND HOME CARECIJI’S Natural Pet Supplies2260 Kearney St. | Denver, CO 80207(303) 322-8000Bonnie Simpson, Owner/Mgr.

Paws Up Pet SupplyPromotional offer: When you enter “MAXFUND” in the coupon area of the checkout you will receive 10% off your entire order and we will donate 10% or your order total to MaxFund as well. Your #1 Source For Anything Pets! http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com877-604-PUPS(7877)

K-Canine WellnessRehab, massage, acupressure, reiki, nutritionand behavior (303) [email protected]

Angelique Moyer | U Lucky DogDenver’s top of the town best doggie daycare and kennel-free boarding facility4040 Fox Street | Denver, CO 80216Phone: 720-328-8179 | Fax: 720-292-1817http://www.uluckydogdenver.com/

You Wish Pet SittersScott Dillenbeck303-313-9474 Ext. 3www.asyouwishpetsitters.com or [email protected]

REAL ESTATEPaulette Goemmer, Broker AssociateKeller Williams Real Estate(720) 313-2176 Mention the MaxFund and Paulette will donate $250 upon the success of any Real Estate contract.

Greg Christian, Broker AssociateColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage(303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution to Max-Fund on any closed contract.

Bart Potter-Broker AssociateKingery Group Resident Realty(303) 404-8662 [email protected] Mention the MaxFund and Bart will donate $250 upon the success of any Real Estate contract.

RENOVATIONSEmpeyer Renovations, LLCBill Peyer (303) 681-1981Licensed and Insured

RESTAURANTEmerald Isle—Famous for Mexican Food and Sunsets on our Deck Overlooking the Cherry Creek Reservoir 4385 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO(303) 690-3722

The CelticTavern1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202Ph: 303-308-1795 • Fax: 303-308-1576

Pizza Republica5375 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village, CO 80111(720) 489-2030

ROOFINGPerformance ConstructionLocally owned by animal lovers http://performanceconstruction.com303-761-7663 | [email protected], Siding, Gutters, Painting and other construction related services. Mention this ad and we will make a donation to MaxFund for every job completed.

Strait Line Roofing ServicesYour choice for residential and commercial roofing; including asphalt, tile, metal, E.P.D.M. and repairs. Insurance specialists. A+ BBB member. Donation to MaxFund made in your name. (720) 331-1803 or www.strailineroofingcolo.com

SHEDSColorado Custom Sheds | Nathan BrayCell: (650) 208-3885 • Landline: (303) [email protected]

THERAPEUTIC LASERCats or Dogs – Pain Inflamation Healing –Back, Neck, Ears, Bladder, etc.Dr. Bill Suro | MaxFund Wellness Center(303) 595-0532

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEChristina M. Bara, NCMT(303) 750-5458Massage Heals More Than the Body...

VETERINARY SERVICESMaxFund Wellness Center1000 Inca St., Denver, CO | (303) 595-0532Dr. Bill Suro, Dr. David O’Brien, Dr. Jamie CharlieLow Cost Veterinary Services and Laser TherapyOpen to the public

VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital531 Jerry, Castle Rock(303) 688-2480

Aspen Commons Animal Hospital1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171

Cutting-Edge Energy Therapy InstitutePet Communication • Trauma Release TherapyPat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC(303) 722-0272 E-mail: [email protected]

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www.milehiclassified.com They give 40% of each ad placed on their webpage to the MaxFund. Place your ad on-line. $29.99 for 30 days. Add photo for $1.00.

MAXFUND, INC.MaxFund Animal Adoption Center720 W. 10th AvenueDenver, Colorado 80204

Inside This Issue!A Second Chance at Life page 1From the World of Gus page 2Ruff Riders page 8Meet These MaxFund Dogs page 9

DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES FORSEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER ISWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD

9th Consecutive Year We’ve Earned The Public Trustwww.charitynavigator.org

“Only 2% of the charities we rate have received at least 7 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that MaxFund consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America.”

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