Winter 2015

The Pet Pulse

It’s What We Do Nearly five years ago a puppy named Izzy was adopted from the Animal Adoption Foundation. Over the years she was re-homed by her original adopters, and somehow made her way to a high kill shelter in North Carolina. Luckily, before Izzy was adopted from the AAF, she was micro-chipped. That micro-chip allowed the shelter in North Carolina to contact the AAF to let us know where Izzy was. In North Caro l ina I z zy was classified as a highly aggressive dog, she was segregated from the dogs and volunteers in a padlocked kennel. Due to her label of being dangerous she received no human interaction and no veterinary care during her time there. We were give eleven days to remove Izzy or she would be euthanized. For us, the decision was easy, we would go to North Carolina and bring our girl home. Eric Johnson, made the drive down the North Carolina to get reacquainted with Izzy and bring her

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home. When he arrived he was not met by the dangerous, aggressive dog that had been advertised, but instead a sweet, happy girl who just needed some

love. Eric was immediately able to get her off the catch pole and slip her into a real collar and leash. One of the comments he received during his visit to North Carolina was that they couldn’t understand why someone would drive all the way from Ohio to North Carolina for a dog. Eric’s reply was simply “It’s what we do.” This one statement perfectly sums up the mission of the AAF, to help homeless pets. Izzy is now back at the Animal Adoption Foundation. She has visited our vet and has been diagnosed with mange and kennel cough that is currently

being treated. She is a very lovable dog who is happy to hop right up in your lap for some cuddles and pets. Once Izzy’s recovery is completed she will be ready for adoption. Let’s help this girl find the right forever home this time around.

The 5th grade class at Marshall

Elementary just outside of Oxford held a

pet artwork contest. We want to thank all

of the 5th grade students at Marshall

Elementary for their incredible pet

artwork. The AAF received dozens of colorful pieces of art from these talented

young kids and of course it was very hard

to pick just two winners. Without further

ado...the winners are Carly Hornsby and

Norah-Ann Hoover. Thank you to all who

participated. These works will now be

displayed at the shelter for everyone to see.

“Carly Hornsby” “Norah-Ann Hoover”

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Letter from the Board President

In 1977, a small animal rescue for abandoned and abused dogs and cats was started in a little three-bedroom house in Hamilton, Ohio. The Animal Adoption Foundation was born. After many years of hard work and dedication by a few volunteers, a donation was made which made it possible to purchase a building in Okeana, Ohio in 1985. It was certainly not state-of-the-art, but it provided the cats and dogs with a safe place and plenty of food to eat as well as giving the AAF the ability to save more lives. As word spread about this small shelter, more people began to volunteer their time to help the cats and dogs living there, and adoption numbers started to increase. In 2005, thanks to a very generous donation provided by the Bever family, a brand-new facility was constructed and things have grown exponentially over the last ten years. In the last couple of years, it has become apparent that we are outgrowing this facility in both space for animals and space for proper training and socializing. And so, another change is in the making, this time beginning with an organizational change. The Board of Directors has been working diligently over the past several months to lay the foundation for growing the Animal Adoption Foundation. We have redesigned the leadership roles at the shelter to include an Executive Director and a Director of Animal Care. The position of Assistant Director has been eliminated. This decision was a strategic move for our organization going forward. Eric Johnson, our current Executive Director, has gladly accepted the job of Director of Animal Care, and we are in the process of receiving and reviewing applications for an Executive Director. Eric will continue to act as Executive Director until such a time as a new Executive Director is found. During this transition, rest assured that all of us at AAF are committed to our top priorities, which are the care or our current animals, continued quality adoptions, and helping more animals in need. This is an exciting time for the Animal Adoption Foundation. It is a time for planning and dreaming and working together to see those dreams come true. It is a time to come together as a family to support each other and experience together all that the future holds for the dogs, puppies, cats and kittens that have been entrusted to us. Yes, change can be difficult, but when you allow your mind’s eye to see the future and the possibilities within our grasp to help so many more animals, then change becomes exciting. As the President of the Board of Directors, I am extremely proud to be a member of the board and a volunteer. I am also proud to be a part of and watch the dedication of all the staff and volunteers that are the backbone of AAF and to see everyone pulling together to make certain that the animals are our first priority. Each day brings something new, and it is exciting to know that we are a part of this new venture. To our staff, to our volunteers, and to the families and individuals who have adopted our animals, I say “Thank you,” for you are the ones who make up the Animal Adoption Foundation family. It is surely a family to be proud of.

Respectfully,

Sharon Ollinger

President of the Board of Directors

Then Now

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Winter Pet Safety

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin,

but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals

from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your

pet’s health, please heed the following advice:

Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your

home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet

and in-between the toes. Remove any snow balls from between his foot pads.

Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog

is long-haired, simply trim him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that

can dry his skin, and don’t neglect the hair between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting

him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For

many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.

Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash and dry your pet’s

feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals—and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between

the toes.

Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and

increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend

a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.

Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect

from salt and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from

getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.

Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from

your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol.

Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the

cold weather months can provide much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink

will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry.

Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy

dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in

a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to

death.

What does the

Almanac say?

The 2016 Farmer’s Almanac is

forecasting a very cold winter

for the Tri-State so please take

our advice ment ioned

above...it may very well mean

the difference between life and

death.

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Urinating Outside the Litter Box Causes & Solutions As indoor cat owners, we expect our feline friends to use the litter boxes we provide for them. Finding cat urine outside the litter box is never a welcome surprise. There are many possibilities for why a cat develops periruria (the medical term for urinating in inappropriate places. In this article I hope to explain the possible causes and offer some solutions.

Medical Causes

Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) - Many people think that periruria is purely a behavioral problem. It can be, but the number 1 cause of urinating outside the box in cats under age 10 is call Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). Cystitis means bladder inflammation. Interestingly, this is usually a sterile cystitis so a urinary tract infection is NOT present. This means antibiotics won’t fix it! Idiopathic means we don’t know exactly why it happens; this is obviously very frustrating to those of us who demand answers (myself included). Nonetheless, stress has been implicated as a possible cause. The list of things that some cats find stressful is long and varied: moving, addition or subtraction of people or pets from the home, new or noisy appliance, change of litter box location, new household routine, etc.

Bladder or Urethral Stones - here are two major types that form in cat urine: struvite and calcium oxalate. Some cats are predisposed to forming stones simply because of their genetic makeup. Putting these cats on diets high in moisture and low in stone-forming minerals can make stones (and their crystal precursors) less likely to form.

Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Liver Disease or any other disease process that results in an increase in thirst and urination - Treating the underlying disease process usually results in resolution or at least better control of periuria.

Urinary Tract Infection - This is the case where antibiotics will actually be helpful. Like I mentioned before, this is NOT the most common cause of periuria.

Behavioral Causes

Intact Male Cats - Un-neutered male cats use urine as a marker. In the wild, they will urinate on trees, buildings, grass and other substrate to make a perimeter outlining their territory. This is a completely natural process. If you bring an intact male cat into a home, you really can’t expect him to act any differently than he would outside; he is simply claiming his territory. Bottom line: have your cat neutered!

Too Many Cats in One Area - Some cats need more space than others. If another cat is added to the household or existing cats in the household don’t get along, periuria may occur. This does not mean that we should all only have 1 cat (although there are definitely some cats out there that would prefer to be the only cat… you probably know if you have one); what it does mean is that multi-cat households should have multiple litter boxes.

Solutions

1. The best first step is to schedule an appointment to see your veterinarian.

2. Most cats prefer clumping, unscented litter. Try to get the same litter consistently if your cats do well with what you’re already using.

3. Use the litter box rule: 1 litter box per cat in the house PLUS 1 extra; some cats don’t like to share.

4. For FIC, a medication call Buprenorphine can be very helpful. It is typically used at time of diagnosis and can be used again if needed during a flare-up of symptoms.

5. DIET! Your veterinarian can recommend a diet for your cat’s unique needs.

6. Fluoxetine, aka “Kitty Prozac” can be very helpful in situations where a diagnosis of behavioral periuria has been made.

7. Feliway. This is a synthetic pheromone that comes in either a spray bottle or air diffuser that plugs into an outlet. It mimics the pheromone secreted from a mother cat to her kittens and can be very calming to cats. You can purchase this at pet supply stores or online. It is all natural and can be helpful if stress is a contributing factor to your cat’s periuria.

Unfortunately, many cats are surrendered to animal shelters, made to be outdoor only cats, or even euthanized because of periuria. If you have a cat that is urinating outside the litter box, please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. The sooner the issue is addressed, the better luck you’ll have resolving it. Depending on your cat’s age and signs you are seeing at home, your veterinarian will discuss various diagnostic tests (urinalysis, bladder ultrasound, urinary tract radiographs, blood work, urine culture) to help pinpoint the cause and thus offer the best treatment solution.

For more information on urinary tract problems and other diseases in cats, please visit the American Academy of Feline Practitioners Website www.catvets.com, and click on the Cat Owners heading. — Jodi Duff, DVM

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Meet the Board of Directors Behind the scenes at the Animal Adoption Foundation there is a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is

always available to answer questions or hear suggestions from our supporters and volunteers. Let us know how

we can make the AAF a better place!

Jessica Drew - Vice President

Board Member since December 2012

Areas of Interest: Fundraising Chair,

Adoption Counselor, Orientation Leader

Sharon Ollinger - President

Board Member since January 2014

Areas of Interest: Running Foster

Program, Cat & Kitten Care

Greg Ollinger - Treasurer

Board Member since August 2015

Areas of Interest: Financial Reporting &

Systems, Maintenance & Repairs

Amy Miller - Secretary

Board Member since July 2012

Areas of Interest: Charity Auction

Fundraiser, Landscaping, Foster

Kay Walsh - Corresponding Secretary

Board Member since July 2011

Areas of Interest: Meow Mingle, Fostering

Cats & Kittens

Irene Friedman

Board member since December 2012

Areas of Interest: Fostering, Meow

Mingle, Fundraising, AAF Laundry!

Sharin Green

Board Member Since September 2015

Areas of Interest: Fostering, Cat Care,

Volunteering

Grace Fix

Board Member since December 2012

Areas of Interest: Adoption Counselor,

Orientation Leader, Foster

In Our Community…. Did you know one of the leading barriers to receiving hospice care is concern regarding care of a loved pet? Hospice of Cincinnati offers the Pet Peace of Mind program, which assists patients and families with the care and feeding of pets while the patient is in the care of hospice. This program, which is unique to Hospice of Cincinnati, is available at no cost to the patient or family. Services provided by Pet Peace of Mind include in-home help with routine pet-related chores such as feeding, walking, and cleaning, temporary boarding/fostering of a pet, transportation of pets to vet or grooming appointments, delivery of supplies such as food and litter, permanent placement of the pet if necessary, and emotional support for the patient and family members. Pet Peace of Mind is supported primarily by volunteers and funded through the generous support of donations and community fundraising events such as Hike for Hospice (a dog friendly event). Note: This article is for informational purposes only. The AAF is not affiliated with this or any other organization providing hospice care.

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Home For The Holidays? We wanted to feature some of our cats and dogs currently residing at the shelter that have been with us

for quite some time. Each of these pets are very loving and affectionate and would love to wake up on

Christmas morning in a loving home...we will even provide the bow!

Meet Buffalo. He has been with us since 12/13. He had been found homeless on the streets and is quite the charmer. He is about 3 years old and would do great in a home with an older family.

“Buffalo”

“Bongo”

Meet Bongo. He has been with the AAF since 2009. All he wants for Christmas is a place to call home. He often gets overlooked because of his age but he will sit in your lap and turn on his purr motor.

“Oscar” “Nicholas”

Meet Oscar. He has been with the AAF since 2009. He had been rescued from a hoarding situation. He’s spent most of his time in foster homes because he was so timid but he is now he’s ready to show the world that the holiday season is a special time for a leap of faith!

Meet Nicholas…or as we like to call him, “St. Nick.” This adorable and sweet beagle is a little on the older side but he is super laid back and just wants to curl up by your side and watch Christmas movies. What can be better than that?

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“Opal”

Meet Opal. She is truly a gem. She has been with us since 2011. Opal is very sweet and affectionate. She would do best in a home without a lot of hustle and bustle. Don’t you think she would look great under the tree?

“Benji”

Meet Benji. He is only about 3 years old and as gentle as can be. Benji is very shy and will need a home with some patience while he comes out of his shell. Light up your holiday season with this wonderful boy!

“Tulip”

Meet Tulip. A Poinsettia may be the official Christmas flower but Tulip begs to differ. She is a sweet girl who currently resides in our shelter lobby. She is a full-figured cat with lots of love to offer. Tulip is about 2 years old and ready to bloom!

“Mae”

Meet Mae. She came to the shelter with her sister Misty but her sister has since been adopted. Now Mae needs your help in starting a new family. She is about 6 years old and loves her tennis ball. Mae is hoping for the best gift of all, a home!

Please remember the spirit of the holiday season and please remember those homeless pets that

deserve the love and attention that only you can provide. Please make a shelter pet’s Christmas

dreams come true!

If you are interested in one or more of these special angels, or if you are interested in any of our pets

at the shelter awaiting a home for the holidays, please contact us at 513-737-PETS. Merry Christmas

to all and to all a good pet!

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Fosters Save Lives I have written previously about the AAF family and all the different ways that people help the shelter through volunteer opportunities. I would like to focus on a very important group of people and that is our dedicated group of fosters. The pictures on this page are just a few of the volunteers who give of themselves and their time at the shelter and in their homes, taking care of the animals that need to be socialized, receive medical care, or be bottle-fed before they are ready for adoption. It is hard for me to really say how much I respect and care for the people who foster for AAF. They are up in the middle of the night feeding and caring for tiny kittens, they make emergency vet runs at sometimes the most inconvenient times, they alter their schedules and activities to accommodate the animal that they are fostering, and when the time comes for the animal in their care to come back to the shelter for adoption, they are ready to accept the responsibility of another. What will you get in return if you foster? The unconditional love of the dog or puppy that has learned to trust again because of your love and patience. The kitten that curls up on your neck after a warm bottle of formula and you experience that first time it purrs softly. Watching the mother cat tenderly clean and caress her tiny kittens, knowing she is safe because of the home that has been provided for her and her kittens. Just looking into the little eyes staring back at you and knowing that you are making a difference.

Sharon Ollinger with

just a few of the dozens of pets she has helped save through

A New Shelter Addition

I may be a little prejudiced, but I feel fostering is one of the most rewarding jobs at AAF. Maybe because I have been fostering for AAF for five years and bottle-feeding kittens for over nine years. My job is mainly with the kittens and cats and so that is my expertise, but I have done short-term fostering for small dogs and I love that just as much. Don’t let me lead you astray. Fosters get tired--very tired. Our hearts break when even after we have done all things right, we still will lose one of the animals we have. But we know that a couple of nights’ sleep will get us going again, and the heartbreak of loss will soon be overshadowed by two more bright eyes looking up at us, ready for the love and at-tention that we are so willing to give. So, let me take this opportunity to invite you to give volunteering a try. If not fostering, how about walking our dogs at Walk a Hound, spending time with our cats and kittens at Meow Mingle, or helping at the shelter? There is always something to do and I can pretty much guarantee it will be one of the best decisions you will make. And to all of our fosters, I say a big THANK YOU for your time, your devotion, for the love you give to our animals, and for your willingness to say “Yes” whenever I call. You are the best! Affectionately, Sharon Ollinger Foster Care Coordinator

We want to thank Pat Miceli and

Steve Sundin for their ongoing

generosity with the addition of a

picnic shelter at the AAF. The

shelter can be used for many

things such as our annual yard sale, our Homecoming Picnic as

well as providing a cool place

during the summer months for

dog-walkers to take a break.

Thank you Pat and Steve...we love

you!

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Light the Shelter The holidays are a time for celebrations and remembrance. Celebrations of our successes over the past year and remembrance of those we’ve loved and those we’ve lost. At the Animal Adoption Foundation this is a very important time. It is a time for us to reflect on those pets who happily found their forever homes and remember those cats and dogs who touched our hearts as they passed through our doors. We take time to think about all of our wonderful supporters who have helped us forward our mission to help these homeless pets. We celebrate our dedicated volunteers who continue to go above and beyond to make sure our pets receive quality care during their time with us. It is for these reasons that we celebrate the holiday season by lighting up our shelter and spreading holiday cheer. In the month of November the AAF will be collecting donations to help us shine brightly this season. For every five dollars in donations received through the month, we will add five feet of Christmas lights to our façade. At the end of the month our volunteers will work together to decorate our building and on December 12th we will all come together for a lighting event to celebrate all the hard work in 2015. All donations received will further support our mission and ensure that we are able to continue saving homeless cats and dogs into the new year and for many years to come. The lighting event will be a wonderful time for our community to come together to celebrate. We look forward to seeing our supporters and volunteers at this event as we celebrate our pets, both past and present, as well as our wonderful volunteers and generous donors.

More Ways to Help Are you looking for a way to help the Animal Adoption

Foundation. Check out the opportunities below:

Enroll your Kroger Card for Community Rewards

Use Amazon Smile for your online shopping.

Use promo code BBX179VK to receive $5.00 off a

BarkBox and $15.00 will be donated to the AAF.

Order pet food & supplies through chewy.com

Use Goodsearch.com for all your online searches.

Leadership Level ($1000)

The Estate of Carla A. Weusthoff

Hamilton Eagle Riders

Exemplary Level ($500)

Cindy & Ernie Pendergrass

Maureen Frey

Supporters ($250)

Joseph Cochetti

Jean Coe

Corvettes of Hamilton

Maria Garnett

Maura Hafer

Julie Jackson

Cindy Yauss

Protectors ($100)

ArvinMeritor Activity Committee

Tim Abell

Karen Auffinger

Brian & Leslie Black

Kevin Bollmer

Marciae Borcher

Robert Bowen

Kathleen Bunnell

Robin Corr

Jessica & Nathan Drew

Todd Falkenstein

Dominic Iacobucci

Amy Johnson

Carolyn & Jay Kahn

Kolan & Kayla Livingston

Betty McAdams

Linda & Robert Owens

Sheri Pikras

Employees of Plas-Tanks Industries,

Inc.

Ted & Sylvia Proctor

Ann Regan

Patricia Schopmeyer

Shinmei & Masako Ishimine

Michelle Sparto

The Apple Tree

Patrons ($50)

Sandy Allen

Behrens Behrens

Robert Bowen

Ray Boyle

Kimberly & Gregory Colangelo

Kim Crawford

Amy Eldridge

Donna Fanta

(blank) Fatika

Pamela Finfrock

Judy Foley

John & Wendy Freeman

Maggie Gonzalez

Thomas King

Vicki Lape

Anita LeBeau Griggs

Mary Macke

Shirley McNear

Pat Miceli

Jenny Mor

Dianne Ninka

Debra Rechin

Jackie Roy

Alice J. Schuette

Kay Walsh & Sharon Ollinger

Barbara Wells

Thomas Wissing

Family ($30)

Jan & Tom Archdeacon

Adam Branin

Meredith Epperson

Mary Winn Godar

Mary Lee Johns, Dean &

Nancy Peters

Maruishi Family

Jourdan Mollett

The Staff of Morgan Elemen-

tary School

Sunil Mungur

Wanda Schumacher

Peter Williams

Friends ($25)

Chris Adamson

Sandra Baldwin

Martha Borkosky

Nancy & Frederick Burns

Lorraine & Daryel Farmer

Abbey Garland

Judith Hartman

Alice Jacobs

Bonnie Lawson

Sharon Ollinger

Mr. & Mrs. Pohlkamp

Laura Schwarber

Thom & Katy Wyatt

Honorable Mention

Girl Scout Troop 40254

Rachael Bryant

Nancy & Frederick Douglas

Prakash Duraisamy

Annalisa Giglio

Misty Greene

Amy Hamlin

Myron Kulback

Katie Malone

Pete Rosskamm

David Sloneker

Joan M. Stitzel

Westwood First Presbyterian

Church Chancel & Bell Choirs

Acknowledgements ...Thank You To All!

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Pet Sponsors:

Sandy Allen sponsoring Lulu & Sophie

Janet Clegg sponsoring Bill

Meredith Epperson sponsoring Murphy

Maura Hafer sponsoring Oscar, Joey, Mae, Muffin &

Biscuit

Amy Hamlin Sponsoring Linus

The Kahn Family sponsoring Patches

Linda & Robert Owens sponsoring Annabelle

Wanda Schumacher sponsoring Cashmere

Patti Schopmeyer sponsoring Elsa, Lisa & Tootsie

Michelle Sparto sponsoring Patches

Our Wish List!

The AAF relies on donations to operate.

The following items are

always in need:

Cat litter (cheap clay)

Canned dog and cat

food

Fancy Feast kitten food

Blankets and

Comforters

Bleach

Trash Bags (39 gal)

Glass Cleaner

Copy Paper

Dish Soap

Easy-Walk Harness

(Large, Medium)

Gift Cards from:

Home Depot

Lowe’s

Gas Stations

Petsmart

Kroger

Meijer

Walmart

In Memoriam

Chris Adamson in memory of Leah Varner

Brian & Leslie Black in memory of Ralph Donnell

Kevin Bollmer in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Nancy & Frederick Burns in memory of Leah Varner

Kimberly & Gregory Colangelo in memory of Leah Varner

Robin Corr in memory of Jenny Rigling

Kim Crawford in memory of Kobi Robbins

Todd Falkenstein in memory of Dotti Falkenstein

Donna Fanta in memory of Dorothy Rounds

Lorrainw & Daryel Farmer in memory of Leah Varner

Judy Foley in memory of Carol Bell

John & Wendy Freeman in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Mary Winn Godar in memory of Leah Varner

Charles & Joan King in memory of Dorothy Rounds

Thomas in memory of Dorothy Rounds

Myron Kulback in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Bonnie Lawson in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Shirley McNear in memory of Janice Gillen

Pat Miceli in memory of Hogan

Pat Miceli in memory of Rusty

Alisa Miller in memory of Gatsby

Dianne Ninka in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Sharon Ollinger in memory of Leah Varner

Sheri Pikras in memory of Taz Pikras

Mr. & Mrs. Pohlkamp in memory of Leah Varner

Debra Rechin in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

Ann C. Regan in memory of Kevin R. Reagan

Kay Walsh & Sharon Ollinger in memory of Cody Karpanty

Shinmei Ishimine & Masako Ishimine in memory of Dorothy Rounds

Joan M. Stitzel in memory of Joan Marie Stitzel Cable

In Honor Of:

Jan & Tom Archdeacon on behalf of Chad Archdeacon

Adam Branin on behalf of Joan Chuhak

Rachael Bryant on behalf of Michelle Schoone

Kathleen Bunnell in honor of Jenny Mor

Westwood First Presbyterian Church Chancel & Bell Choirs

in honor of Heather McPhail

Jean Coe in honor of Dorothy Rounds

Mary Lee Johns Dean & Nancy Peters in honor of Phyliss

Kadle

Alice Jacobs in honor of Margaret Jacobs

Anita LeBeau Griggs in honor of Pam Sefton

Jenny Mor in honor of Kathy Bunnell

David Sloneker in honor of Viola Butkovich

Pet Sponsors:

Sandy Allen sponsoring Lulu & Sophie

Janet Clegg sponsoring Bill

Meredith Epperson sponsoring Murphy

Maura Hafer sponsoring Oscar, Joey, Mae, Muffin & Biscuit

Amy Hamlin Sponsoring Linus

The Kahn Family sponsoring Patches

Linda & Robert Owens sponsoring Annabelle

Wanda Schumacher sponsoring Cashmere

Patti Schopmeyer sponsoring Elsa, Lisa & Tootsie

Michelle Sparto sponsoring Patches

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Don’t Forget Our Business Sponsors! The following businesses either donate time, discounted services or services to the Animal Adoption

Foundation. Please stop in and say hello and thank them for what they do for our homeless pets.

Todd Hetz Roofing, Inc.

Cutz & Clipz

The Kroger Co.

Jack’s Pets

Petsmart

Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital

Woodridge Veterinary Clinic

Okeana Veterinary Clinic

Oxford Veterinary Clinic

Animal Care Clinic (Oxford)

West Side Animal Clinic

Magnet Signs of Ross

RMA Fleet, Inc.

Circle Storage of Colerain

Training Tracks

Shelter Location:

2480 Millville-Ross Rd.

Hamilton, OH 45013

513-737-PETS

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anxiously awaiting new homes at the AAF. The Animal Adoption Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

organization. Please give generously. We need you. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated!

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