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Dear Friends,

Within these pages are snapshots of the life-saving work you make possible. As you read about Fenway, the Malamute who endured an unimaginable existence and now has a loving family of his own, please know this is one of the thousands of stories your support makes possible. Seeing animals like Fenway going home is why I love walking into the Humane Society every day. I know this is the reason you continue to give generously.

Just around the corner is another great opportunity to help our animals! The best night in Boulder will be happening on April 27th as we all gather to celebrate at this year’s Puttin’ On The Leash! I hope you will join me and our event chair, Scott Walker, as we transform the Coors Event Center into Animals in Wonderland! Scott and his wife Val will be our host and hostess for an evening of fantastic restaurants and libations, an amazing auction—and of course dozens of animals who represent the mission of our organization.

Scott and Val’s connection to the Humane Society began decades ago when they adopted Bozo the cat from us. Bozo lived to be 21 and was the head of the house — as any cat should be. They share their life now with Gracie, an eight-year-old year old Corgi who is full of cuteness. This evening is not only the most enjoyable fundraiser in town (okay, so I am little biased); it also raises critical resources that make programs like those helping Fenway possible. Please join Scott, Val and me in making it a success for the animals we serve.

Scott and Val Walker with Lisa

It Is the mIssIon of the humane socIety of Boulder Valley

to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people.

Volunteers Make it Possible

deB ross

Visit our Sonnyside Retail Store on a Thursday evening and you’ll find volunteer Deb Ross. Since 2009 Deb has provided great client service to everyone who visits the store seeking the perfect item for their beloved pet. Deb keeps the store organized and trains new volunteers. She recently moved into a leadership role, making sure the store meets the needs of all our clients and their pets. Thanks, Deb, for extending our resources and making a difference.

Interested in learning more about volunteering for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley?

Visit www.boulderhumane.org/volunteer

Leave a Legacy:rememBer the humane socIety In your estate plan Invest in our future by remembering us in your will, life insurance policy or other estate planning vehicle. Designate the Humane Society as a primary or alternate beneficiary for your retirement plans, IRAs or insurance policies. For more information, contact Lisa Pedersen at 303-442-4030, Ext. 629 or Lisa.Pedersen@boulderhumane.org.

Your Donations At Work

saVIng lIVes!The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is not

operated or funded by any national humane

groups or governmental agencies; we rely

on contributions to bring our services to the

community. As an Open Admission shelter, we

accept every animal who is brought to our

facility regardless of age, health, behavior or

special needs.

totals for January 1 - december 31, 2012

Adoptions 6,801

Reunited Lost & Found Animals 933

Spay/Neuter Surgeries 4,551

Animals in Foster Care 1,175

Behavior Modification 516

Transfer Animals 3,429

Live Release Rate 93.07%

2013 Board Members

chair

Ned McClain Applied Trust

Vice chair Renée Shires Community Advocate

secretary

Michele Wells Wells Communications, Inc.

Sally Bracken Community Advocate

Meg Collins Advocacy Solutions LLC

Elyse Foster Harbor Financial

Penny Platnick Community Advocate

Bonifacio Sandoval First National Bank of Colorado

April Stone April Bennett Stone, Attorney

Valerie Walker Walker Geological Advisors

Patty Young Property Resources, Inc.

Alan (Budd) Zuckerman Genesis Select

He survived conditions we can hardly imagine. No water or food, living off his own feces, a victim of one of the worst animal abuse cases in the history of the United States.

Fenway was born into a breeder’s kennel in Montana. Along with 160 other purebred Alaskan Malamutes, he was hungry, scared, and helpless. Many of his siblings didn’t make it.

Near death, Fenway and the others were rescued by officials in Montana. They were housed at the Lewis and Clark Humane Society until the court proceedings ended. The kennel’s owner was recently sentenced to 90 counts of animal cruelty.

Because of the generosity of our supporters, we offered to help some of these special needs dogs. When Fenway arrived at our shelter, he was eager to interact with people, friendly,

and responsive. According to our Chief Shelter Veterinarian Dr. Lesli Groshong, Fenway was healthy. “He must be a resilient dog to survive so well,” she said.

Brooke Wilkinson and Ian Resler were seeking a special dog to complete their home. “As soon as Brooke saw Fenway on the website, she went to visit him and fell in love,” Ian said. “His personality really came through…his smile, the way he looked at us. It was amazing. Then we heard about his past. We knew he was for us.”

So Fenway went to his new home, far from his inhumane beginnings. He’s now loved and cared for, a cherished member of the family. Fenway’s new journey is just beginning. He is home.

Fenway’s Journey

In memory of people Who loVed anImals…

don haloinExecutive Committee, CCIRAThe Dusing FamilyKatie StelzerJim MathewsKen and Allison Ransom

mark careyAxel and Anders Hoge

lee evans Michael Graft

Kathy mcclaryHelen Goodfield

ross harp Stapp Interstate Toyota-ScionWilliam Arnold

Jason ronald mcmahanCinda Johnson

edina preucel Daria Carter

mary mcgrathRobert Gillum

Kristen rasmussen harperMary Makowsky

Joyce WeissMichael ChasseMaureen Corbett

ray fallJoan Russell

dr. Joseph greenJonelle LewisCraig Ansbaugh

Bob Buldoc Susan Bolduc

In memory of BeloVed pets…

BrandyAmy Hirter reillyElizabeth Collins

Bridget Victor and Hannah Mokler

BishopJohn Owen

hallieJody Scanlon

Kali KohlaPatricia Gamelsky

charlieKeely Vaughan

nikko Pam and Rich Genova

midge JonesMary Kate Frame

dickensDebra Dooley

chicaTherese Mallary

peanutMarlene Smith

BaliPatricia Sikora

sunshineBonita Cohen

mazy merrittJoyce Shapiro

heidiJoyce Shapiro

ellaVictor and Hannah Mokler

pepperKaren Yust

eliSkip and Marilyn Sturman

otisNina Kranzdorf

polar Bear and pashaSusan Lindahl

chaunceyDiane Sullivan

BellaMarilyn Reynolds

star BabyKelly O’keefe

casey sanjamaerNancy Sanders

Kekoa and liliBret Cobb

shing-shing and takoTroy Curtiss

calviAimee Shapiro

laceyRick Waidler

max and sadieMichael Whitham

reganGray, Gail and Charles

rudyJoe Polman

risa amigoKristen Healy

In honor of people Who loVe anImals…

courtney and niccholas BunchRD Speer

Jack ebel and catherine KurtzSandra Schmidt

Ben friedlandGina Pogliano

alayna ZolotJudy Karin

ray fallPaul CunninghamMichele Marshall

trisha KhannaCaroline Escalante

dan garrettEd and Kay Garrett

leila sagrilloRobert Sagrillo

silver fern homes clientsDallice Tylee

rachel and ethanMarvin Taylor

emily JamesLori Tubaya

pierce and KendallAndrea Traviglia

In honor of BeloVed pets…

dakotaEdith and Charles Wood

simon and JasperMark Feuer and Meg Porfido

murphy reed hodgesTracee Jurdem

molly and maxStephanie Kain

obi WanAnn Hill

BabyKatie Tice

roxieJason Cole

millieAnne Breckenridge

sadieSadie Stevens

lilyJon Vaver

caseyMichael Steinberg

cazadorMichael Susedik

cozyChristopher Moore

nalaBrent Halsey

Memorial & Tribute Gift DonationsspecIal Ways to rememBer or honor loVed ones and pets Honor or remember the special people and pets in your life.

Visit boulderhumane.org/donate to send a tribute e-card.

Gifts of $50 or more will appear in our newsletter. All gifts

will appear on our website.

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