A nonprofit Humane Society
serving Greater Cleveland and
Cuyahoga County since 1913.
Patter December 2008
Hilton Hotels and Pet Shelters pg. 2
TNR Milestone pg. 4
A Second 2008 Fur Ball Rocked! pg. 5
Chance for Zeus
Zeus’ story began when he fell out of a raring to go! On the day he went up
second-story window at his home and for adoption, the staff at Gateway
broke his elbow. Unfortunately for this Animal Clinic sent one of their clients
young, adventurous Rottweiler pup, to the APL to meet Zeus. Rudy Smith
his owners were unable to properly had recently lost his beloved Rottweiler
care for him. A Good Samaritan called and he was heartsick. All it took was
the Humane Investigations Hotline at one look at Zeus and his healing
the Cleveland APL. When our Humane began. Rudy and Zeus make a truly
Investigations Officer arrived, he found heartwarming pair, each helping the
Zeus in the rain shivering with no food, other more than either could ever
water, or shelter, and with the remains know. Rudy says, “Zeus is a great dog
of a bandage dragging behind him. who helps to heal the hurt in my heart
Zeus was quickly brought into the APL, every day.”
where his Second Chance story began.
Zeus’ care was made possible by caring
Dr. Melisa Kauffman, Cleveland APL people who donated to our Second
Veterinarian, examined Zeus and Chance Fund. Thanks to the Second
determined that his injury was severe Chance Fund, Zeus is now a healthy,
and required a complicated surgery to active, beloved puppy who can’t even
ensure full recovery and use of his leg. imagine what it would be like to be
Dr. Kauffman found a colleague, Dr. wet, cold, hungry and in pain again.
John Owen, who was willing to do the
complicated surgery at a very reduced
rate as long as we could bring Zeus to
him. So, Zeus and Dr. K. took a road
trip that would change, and save, his
life!
Zeus’ surgery involved inserting a pin
and a screw to stabilize his fracture.
Then off he went to a loving foster
home for a long and sometimes
frustrating recovery. For 6 weeks, the
very active pup was allowed nothing
more than leash walks and 15 minutes
of movement per day in his elbow!
In early October, a happy and newly
“hoppity” Zeus returned to the APL
Roo’s News
Sharon Harvey
and Roo
Executive
Director
Letter
There is so much going on in our world feral cats, and about exciting new
right now and much of it isn’t terribly programs like Meet Your Match®. Each
uplifting – war, social turmoil, economic of these programs will allow us to help
uncertainty. Lately, it has been hard more animals at a time when they
to remember a time when we weren’t need our help more than ever, and
plagued by worries of what tomorrow will that means we need you more than
bring. Sadly, our worries are also affecting ever. We need your steadfast support
our animal friends, meaning now more and belief that, as their only voices, we
than ever, the Cleveland APL needs to must help them even though we may
be a voice for homeless animals – a voice be facing our own challenges.
for animals who are innocent victims of
This year, thanks to your shared belief
something they didn’t create and certainly
in our mission of fostering compassion
don’t understand, a voice for animals who
and ending animal suffering and the
can’t alter their destiny and can only trust
unwavering commitment of our board
that people like you and like us will be
of directors, staff and volunteers,
here to help them.
we’ve made a difference that was seen
In this issue of “Pet Patter,” we’ve in every set of eyes that looked to us
described just a portion of the for food, warmth, veterinary care, love,
incredible progress we’ve made this and most importantly, a new home.
year toward reaching a day when every Now more than ever, the animals in
pet has a loving home – progress that our community need you to join us in
we’ve made despite hard economic making sure that they’ll have a future –
times, progress that we HAD to make, a Second Chance.
and progress that we need to keep
I wish you the happiest of holidays
making in order to protect more
and extend my most sincere thanks for
animals and save more lives. You’ll read
allowing us to give over 6,000 animals
about Zeus and the Second Chance
another chance to love and be loved in
Fund, about our lifesaving work for
2008. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Supports
Pet Shelters Across America
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has formed donating sheets, towels and blankets
a new partnership with Pet Shelters to local PSAA shelters to help foster
Across America (PSAA). PSAA is a a comfortable living environment
consortium of the largest, oldest for the animals in their care. To
and most respected animal welfare further enhance the guest experience
organizations in the country. The for travelers and their pets alike,
Cleveland APL is one of 35 member Hilton recently launched “Hilton Pet
humane societies that make up PSAA. Friendly,” a new, global policy that
As PSAA’s first sponsor, Hilton will makes traveling with pets easier.
be donating $500,000 over the next
three years to PSAA, a portion of To learn more about Hilton’s pet policy,
which will be divided between the 35 visit www.hilton.com/pets or call
member shelters. Hilton will also be 1-800-HILTONS.
2 Cleveland Animal Protective League
Community N ws
e
Thank You Meet Your Match
So Much! The Cleveland Animal
Protective League is
Gale’s Garden Center in proud to announce
Westlake the introduction of
For donating $2,000 from the an innovative, new
proceeds from its Annual Fall adoption program—
Festival. Families enjoyed a day Meet Your Match®.
of games, pony rides, a cornstalk This ASPCA program
maze and meeting adoptable helps adopters find
animals from the Cleveland APL. their perfect pet in a
friendly, fun, and easy
Amy Hafner, WKYC’s way. At the same
Good Company and WEWS time, it helps to increase the number of
NewsChannel 5 at noon animals adopted through its customer
For their continued support and user-friendly approach.
helping the Cleveland APL with As we have so many more cats than dogs,
adoptions. we’ve started with our feline friends.
Here’s how it works: Early in their
Rover’s Morning Glory stay with us, every cat will undergo an
Duji on 100.7 WMMS assessment that allows us to identify their
For auctioning off a date with Feline-ality®. Feline-ality® is their feline
herself and donating the proceeds personality and is based on their likes and
to the Cleveland APL. Duji is an characteristics, such as enjoyment of being
animal lover and raised over petted and held, playfulness, activity
$1,300 for the animals. level, “talkativeness” and responses to
new people and things. There are nine
Michael Stanley, Singer/ feline-alities – the Private Investigator,
Songwriter and DJ Secret Admirer, Love Bug, Executive,
on 98.5 WNCX Sidekick, Personal Assistant, MVP, Party
For auctioning off a chance to Animal, and Leader of the Band. When
play with his band, Michael potential adopters visit the APL, they will
Stanley & the Resonators, at the be asked to complete a fun, very quick
2008 Taste of Cleveland event. survey that will identify their own Feline-
Michael’s support of the Cleveland ality®. From there, it’s just about finding a
APL raised $1,600 for the shelter. match made in heaven … at the APL!
The Shops of Old Detroit Road, The Meet Your Match® Feline-ality®
Rocky River Bitches @ Mitch’s program should be fully implemented by
For organizing and hosting their year end. Once that’s in place, we will
second annual fund-raiser to begin implementing Canine-ality®, the
benefit the Cleveland APL. Mitchell dog portion of Meet Your Match®. So,
Sotka, Ltd. was again the site stay tuned!
of Bitches @ Mitch’s. Featured
artists included gai russo, Susan
Sidekick
Like all sidekicks, I’m just plain
Scaparotti of red i jewelry, and
good company. I like attention,
Studio Dogface. People and their
and I also like my solitude. I don’t go
pooches came out in droves to
looking for trouble, but I’m no scaredy-
walk the street for a fun day of
cat, either. If you are looking for a steady
shopping and animal activities.
companion to travel with you on the road
Our mobile adoption unit “Rover”
of life, look no further.
was on site with adoptable cats
and dogs. More
than $2,100 was Meet
raised for the Milo
animals.
Photo by:
Jason Miller
December 2008 Adopt • Protect • Love 3
Making a Difference Happenings
Helping ALL
Animals in Need
The APL’s mission to foster compassion
and end animal suffering extends to
all animals—even when they’re a very
large reptile! Bubba, a 7-foot alligator,
came to us when the Cuyahoga County
TNR Milestone Sheriff’s Department contacted the
Photo by: Rachel Okrez APL for help after finding him during
a drug raid. After arranging Bubba’s
On November 12th, 2008, an surrender of ownership, APL Chief
unsuspecting but lucky cat in the Humane Investigator Jed Mignano
Cleveland area entered a humane trap contacted officials at Cleveland
and was transported by a compassionate Metroparks Zoo, who very carefully
caregiver to the Cleveland APL’s Animal orchestrated Bubba’s move back to
Welfare Clinic (AWC) to be the recipient the Zoo for safekeeping. Bubba’s next
of the 1,000th TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) stop will be an alligator sanctuary in
surgery. The AWC provides low-cost South Carolina, where he will retire
services for people who care for these from his career in “security” and
unowned, unsocialized cats who are happily live out his days
found in virtually every neighborhood in in his natural habitat.
the area.
Through our AWC, we provide humane
box traps and training in their use to
people who want to stop the breeding
of cats in their yard or neighborhood.
Cats transported to the APL clinic are
then sterilized by highly skilled, licensed
veterinarians and vaccinated for rabies
and other infectious feline diseases.
Cats who have had surgery receive an
ear-tip for identification – meaning a Home for the Holidays
small portion of the left ear is painlessly
removed to show that they have been The Cleveland APL is getting into
sterilized and don’t need to be trapped the holiday spirit. From bake sales to
photos with Santa, there is something for
again. Sterilized cats are then returned
everyone to enjoy in December.
to their familiar habitats, where they’re
provided with shelter and food under the
watchful eyes of dedicated caretakers. Looking to Get involved?
The fee for this service is just $40. Share your love for animals and become
a Cleveland Animal Protective League
To emphasize the importance of this volunteer. Check out our website at
program, the 1,000 feral cats who have www.ClevelandAPL.org for dates of
been spayed or neutered in our clinic upcoming volunteer sessions.
since February would have produced
at least 12, but up to 36, homeless
kittens in 2009. That’s a total of 12,000 Cleveland APL Hours
to 36,000 cats who won’t have to live Adoption Hours:
on the street or be taken to a shelter Monday through Friday
next year! 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We thank the Kenneth A. Scott Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Charitable Trust, a KeyBank Trust, the Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
ASPCA, PetSmart Charities, Build-A- Animal Surrender Hours
Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation, (Intake):
the Ohio Pet Fund, and the Ferry Family Monday through Friday
Foundation for making the Animal 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Welfare Clinic at the APL a reality. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
4 Cleveland Animal Protective League
Fur Ball 2008
Rocked! Jane Griswold,
Board Chair, Sharon
Harvey, Executive
Director, and
Michael Salgat
of Candlewood
was a rocking success! The Cleveland Partners
Animal Protective League’s annual gala Guest enjoying the
took place on Saturday, November 8, silent auction items.
at the Marriott at Key Center. Nearly Photos by:
350 guests attended and more than Jason Miller
$170,000 was raised to benefit the APL’s
Second Chance Fund. we were able to provide, thanks to
the Second Chance Fund and Dr.
This year guests danced to the sounds
John Owen. A silly Zeus showed his
of the legendary No Name Band,
gratitude by lavishing sloppy kisses
enjoyed an outstanding meal, and
on guests while he and his new “dad
were wowed by the silent and live
and mom,” Rudy and Patrice, enjoyed
auctions. Throughout the night, the
meeting the crowd.
stories of wonderful animals who
benefited from our Second Chance A committed group of APL volunteers
Fund were told, including a video works on this event all year long. The
account of the APL’s role in the rescue Fur Ball is co-chaired by APL Board
of Dachshunds from a West Virginia Members Gayle Prebis and Tanis Swan.
puppy mill and the story of Boca, a They are joined by Kara Vlach-Lasher,
severely injured cat whose medical who chaired the Auction Committee,
care was paid for by donations to and Bianca Cuic, who chaired the
our Second Chance Fund. Our most Decorations and PR Committee.
special guest that night was Zeus, Without their hard work, and the
a Rottweiler puppy who fell from a hard work of the many volunteers
second-story window and needed who worked during the event, Fur Ball
complicated orthopedic surgery that would not be possible!
No Bones About it...
Chew on This!
2009 Annual
Calendar
We are excited to announce the arrival of The
Cleveland APL’s inaugural publication of its
2009 Annual Calendar. You can see a preview
of the calendar on our website at
www.ClevelandAPL.org.
The calendar will make a great gift! To buy your copy today, visit our website
at www.ClevelandAPL.org, call 216-377-1628 or stop down at the Cleveland APL
retail store.
Don’t miss the chance for your Furry Friend to be featured in the 2010 calendar.
Enter online at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call 216-377-1628 for more information.
December 2008 Adopt • Protect • Love 5
Tributes
Patricia Finke Industrial Skiles, Sandy and Danny Barnes
Commission of Ohio and Family
David Flarsheim Ms. Carolyn Inga Murphy Jack, Jan, Gabriel
Levine and Cody Gustin
Mark French Ola French Evelyn T. Musheno Allen
A gift of $50 or more is Ruth K. Given John and Musheno
recognized in the Pet Patter Christine Rohr Joseph Naugle Sharon Naugle
newsletter. As always, we will Tim Groves Tom and Erma Nikita Dr. John A. Nikora
send notification of tribute gifts Boyadjis, Sandria Calio, Luann Richard O’Malley James and
to the designee. Capone, Doris Ellestad, Erie Arlene Gibbons
Optical, Amy Goepfert, Gary and James R. Oviatt Mr. Marvin
Chris Hyde, Brian Kunkle, Janet Goldfogel and Ms. Janice
These donations were received Lofgren and Jambo, Daniel and Hurd, William and Gretchen
between May 2008 through Mary Loomis, Smita and Dilip Hamann,Dennis and Nancy Kelly,
September 2008 Maniar, McCarthy, William and David N. Smith
Diane Perritt, Raymond James Arlene Patterson and Grady
Individuals and Associates, Inc., David, Dog Clyde Patterson, Mr. Donald
Cynthia, Marilynn, Patrick and A. Williams
In Memory Of: Jacob Skeggs, Jonathan Weitz Tatjana Elizabeth Polus
and Lord Abbett, Bradley Westfall Michael Fogler and the Sunday
Sally Anderson Brian Tavolier and Ashta Chemicals, Inc., Janet Night I-Group, Allen Kirkwood
Jeanne Armelli Ms. Patricia L. Wilkinson and friends and co-workers at
Jacobs Jacquelyn R. Hensler Sharon Lexmark, Mark and Sheree Laurer
Kyle Bartels David Besserglick Hensler, Julie Ogden Nancy Ross Broker Transfer
and Susan Batal, Dominion East Ethel Hochschild Kristine Consultants, LLC
Ohio,Vicki, Christine and Liana Jakus Kay Russo Anthony Sottosanti
Friscic, Robert and Jonell Frost, Lousie Hutto Verizon and family, Angelo and Debbie
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gustafson, Foundation Vasi
Jeffrey and Sarah Kirk, Grant Mary Jakimiak Rosemarie Gina Sanelli Christine Renninger
and Ellen Kloppman, David and Anthony and Brad Clark
Constance Lauderback, Jean Willie Johnson La Verne Tausch Joyce Evans Schanz Christine
and Deborah Leet, Mr. Thomas and Jeff Tausch Barensfeld and Family, Janice
R. Leet, Daniel and Margaret David Jordan Marlene Jordan Barensfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Don
McIntyre, National City Bank- Scott Kacirek a.i. Design Group, L. Carson, Ellwood Crankshaft
Private Client Group, John and Dick and Vickie Baker, Jim, Becky, & Machine Company, H. Dale
Betsy Roth, Paul Ruxin, Sue and Hannah, Sarah and Jake Busch, Grafton, Paul and Alma Helpling,
Mike Smith, Al and Lynn Stohr, Terry and Cynthia Crilley, David Michael Henthorne, Judith
Joyce M. Bateman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharkey, D.D.S., Inc, Liston Holbrook, Jan Klinger, Robert K.
Richard Otter Funeral Home, LLC, Ohio Vault Murray and Family, Doris Person,
Elcio Bernarduci Kent and Works, Inc., Douglas and Barbara Ed and Carla Pivcevich, Ms. Lisa E.
Marianne Bernarduci, Michael Price, Ann Warmuth, Brenda, Schanz, Jane Van Kirk
and Gwen Braverman, David and Kent and Adam Warner David Shanks Thomas and Tami
Janet Gates, Patricia Keppler, Gary Margaret Kacmar Richard and Doyle, John and Kim Kapustik,
Gawel and Jefferson, Kathy Koch, Daisy Lutian Dawn and Greg Long
Lucille Lafferty Kathy Bereit Sophie Sierleja Robert and Joan
Norman J. Beznoska Norman Helen Kohler, Stephanie Kleinholz
and Bernice Beznoska Kosmetos and Evelyn Brown Richard J. Smith Delores Smith
Thomas Boschi Joseph Boschi, Jeffrey and Beverly Kosmetos Malcolm Sprey Marcel Cesar,
Roger and Agnes Clark, Brian and Ralph Kovel Jack and Marilyn Mr. Jetse Sprey
Fran Fitzsimons, Daniel and Karen Bialosky Will Steck Alexandra Bechter
Garland, Margaret Saggio, Ms. Joe Kwiatkowski Michele Mary E. Taeger Rhonda
Carol Schuler Kwiatkowski and Hershey Janowski
Ronald A. Budas Ms. Marie Fred Ludwig Ms. Deborah L. Debbie Talbot Mr. and Mrs.
Kuban, Ulmer & Berne LLP Ludwig Robert J. Leroux, Nino and Julie
Joe Burrell Rick and Liz Anthony “Nick” Mangino Mascioli, Lee Mascioli and Jo Lee
Montanare, Laura Stuart-Lilley 4Techwork, Airgas Great Lakes, Mansell, Sally Mokris, Mary Rispoli
Erika Burton William D. Burton, Robert Bennett, Lou Bok, Bill Kathlyn Tetalman Franci Berg,
Jr. Johnson, Bob Bennet, Joe Betty Berg and Family, Gregory
Carol Ms. Lisa E. Madden Rehage and Jason Le Grand, and Skoda Minotti
Arthur Crisfield Jean Wright Walter Clampffer and Sapphire Mildred Turoczy Michael and
and Carryl Frank Technologies, Lisa Gross, Kevin, Patricia Arko, Cynthia Bell, Anita
Norm Cushler Nancy Dominik Thomas, Kathleen, Ted and Harper
Richard “Rick” L. DeCosky Ben, Jack and Hortense Coven Deborah A. Tymcio, Clyde and
Albert Bellante, James and Nancy Philanthropic Fund, Gregory Gail Bartter, Bruce and Therese
Riley, William and Kelly Robb Isenberg and Platform Services Beatie, Steven and Cathy Early
Donna Del Calzo Dickson and at NCC, James Jankowski, Eric and Emily and Margaret Peterson,
Ann Whitney, Mr. Dickson L. and Marian Klieber, Gary and Conrad Lindes and Joan Kuczek,
Whitney, McGean Donna Riffell, Rosalina Markfrank Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham,
Mary Lou Di Vincenzo Hair Salon, St. Gregory the Great Peter and Linda Nintcheff,
Faye Patterson and Wilma Thaler School, Andrew Wahrenberger Ms. Sulyn Rains, Mr. Ronald L.
Florence Drummond Michael and NP Complete Systems Rutti and Ms. Bonita L. Mollica,
Clock Lili Marlene Hedy and David Southwest Urology, Inc, Bob and
Nancy Fay John Thomas Fay Pride Patty Tymcio, Mark and Carol
Jerry Ferguson Lisa Graves, Tom McMillan Richard and Wedell, Edward and Evelyn White
Rick Schwartz, Kris Molnar, Ken Helen Salisbury, Brian Greene Leona Vild Marie Rampala, Olga
Ortner, Alice Portnick, Vickie Daniel Modic Tom and Joan Lobe, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancek,
Farais, Craig Demyan, Jackie Gretter, Renee Harris, Joe and Josephine Bernard, Ed and
Vacha, Jessica Cook and a Cheryl Kosek, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Marilyn Wills, Virginia Higgins,
anonymous donor, Roseanne Roudebush George and Rose Prebish, Irene
Johnson, Alan Wack, Leslie Reva Morenberg Lisa and C. J. Sammon, , Quintina Gawlikowski
Glauner, Bryan Thomas, Cathy Cottle and Barb Laub
Westgate, Frank Becker and Gary Paul C. Morrison Ms. V.A. Estelle Wexler Blanch Casey-
Bennett Fromhart Liber
Pat Ferrone Shirley Bennett Karen Denise Morton Paul and Patricia Rose Wick Lisa Eger
Walter Fike Larry and Mary Fike Trish Rumble and Girls, Uncle Ed and the UPCI Fiscal Department,
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Ernst & Young LLP David, Erin and Zoe Sively for Mother’s Day Murphy David and Kristine Cerny,
Chris Ferrone, Kimberly Guenther, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Hafner Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Michelson
Dean Heisey and Mary Masters- Janet Skalsky Stefanie Skalsky Oreo Lindsay Feiten
Heisey, Robert and Gail Jordan, Heidi Sliter’s Bridal Shower Orion Ms. Molly McFadden
Caryn Miller, UPMC Finance, John Nichol M. Mikolay, Mr. and Mrs. Pinky Mr. and Mrs. Jim Griswold
Mucenski, Mo Hatch, Lisa Eger, David S. Smith Princess Maria Ianiro
Anne Kisak and Rich Bondi, Lee Our Grandma, Karen Smith Princesse Mr. and Mrs. Robert S.
Scantlebury, Robert and Carol Jennifer Roach, Justice, Scoot and Hazelton
Srdoch and the Irene Ruhe family, Rudy Puttee Sam Arlene Sutton
Nancy Stella and the MPS Team, John Vanik David and Noha Vanik Pye Pie and Bruiser Boy Marilyn
Richard and Lynda Thill, Boy Scouts Susan Cambridge Vernon Mark Singer
Of America, The Progressive and Pamela Webber Rover and Tuffy Betty Kuhn
Insurance Foundation Sammy Katzman-Williams Bar Sadie Sloan Eric and Jean
Lawrence and Margaret Yambor Mitzvah Ms. Karen Katzman Jacobsen, Linda Sullivan
Susan Merrill Sally Ms. Rosemont F. Lunney
Frank Zeleznik Journeymen Sam Janet Briggs
Plumbers’ Union, Local 55 Animals Sandy, Mandy, Mindy and Spot
Jessica Chadbourne and Patrick
In Memory Of: Dombrowski
Individuals Ace Ms. Valerie Henry
Sandy Wendy Plute
Seamus Annmarie Branagan
In Honor Of: Bella Ms. Lauren Hach-Wilkins Silky Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey W.
Big B Marianne Vest Mellors
Marta Anderson’s Birthday Black Jack Estelle Schurger Sophie Susan C. Murphy
Paola Lyon Shadow “Chunker” Blemaster Sport Martin Joyce Kaiser
W. Douglas Anderson Brian Marissa Blemaster Zachary Chopra-Sperry Linda
Tavolier Bo Lauren O’Boyle and Daniel Sperry
Curtis Bonebrake and Allison Negrey Spunk Ms. Lenora R. Sienkiewicz
and Truman Lester’s Birthdays Brendan Patrick and Susan Eagan Sunday Morning Ms. Elaine M.
Mr. and Mrs. G.D. Bonebrake, Ms. Snickers Bubnick Angela Bubnick Stephan
Jennette Kane, Robert and Lauren and the Frank Bubnick Family Tabby Lisa Borden
Ross Bullwinkle Ms. Vivian L. Soltes Tawny Kym Manno
Fuzz Briggs Michael, Christie and Buster Brown Richard and Tucker Lee Hart
Fuzz Briggs Madelyn Koranda Tracker Vanik David and Noha
Cherie Fasciano Karen Greco Cassie and Nina Sharon Harvey Vanik
Peggy Fetz John and Maryann Cayenne Patrick and Margaret Whiskers Suzanne Donofrio
Gall Miller Yukon Janis Ortner
Michele Gibbons Sarah Gibbons Chase Jim and Melody McClurg Hannah Domanski-Zelenak
Our wedding day Karen Hejduk and family Debra Domanski
and Stephen Bokovitz Chopper Laura Brower
Shirley Hemminger Judith and Cleveland Kitty Ms. Kim Hoffman
Leah Schneider Colette the beautiful Jane Winik
Judy Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Don Cosmo Reza Beigi and Michelle Animals
Prebis Cricket Kimberly Regan In Honor Of:
Jay and Bob Cecilia Hyun Darby Rod and Sara Rezaee
Julie for Mother’s Day Ryan D’Artagnan David Jurek Abigail, Bertie and Cosmo Sara
Gambrill Dave Todd and Nancy Silverman E. Belles
Individual at Blossom who gave Delilah Ms. Beth L. Madorsky Aramis and Blitzer David Jurek
us tickets Elisha Dumser Derby Rod and Sara Rezaee, Baron and Tabby Cindy
Shoshanah Wolin Klein’s Bat Michael and Suzanne Schiavoni Kriynovich and Baron
Mitzvah Miriam Klein, Roni Domino George and Mary Marsh Shadow Berger David Berger
Mahler Jake Duly Allison Duly and the Buffie and Bengie Girl Brenda
Sue Kleme’s Retirement Duly Family Donohue, Roger and Barbara
Colleagues from the Cleveland Emily Pamela and Scott Isquick Erickson, Dennis and Cathe Farkas,
Public Library-General Reference Ginger Alice Davis Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio,
Dept. and family and friends Gracie Judith Hunter Don and Mary Kuehn, Richard
Leo Miss Jennifer Wypasek Webster Glenn Ms. Sandra L. and Cynthia Kuehn, Ms. Marina
Mark Lewine Caroline Lewine Kocsis Lustri, Paul Manway, Northern Title
Mrs. Manning’s 3rd Grade Class Makiya Keystone Rehabilitation Agency, Inc., Jim Roby, Richard
Gayle Manning and Forest Primary System, Ms. Amanda Phillips and Bonnie Sander, Jean Sandwick
3rd Grade Class Mickey and Minnie Griswold and Helen Knurek, Susan Savino
Ann McClaning Kathy McClaning James Griswold and Vaughn Martin, Rita Sinka and
and Mo Thompson Henry Nancy Keathley David and Elizabeth Miller, Dr. Marc
Nicole Moscollic Walter Brown Hershey Daryl and Karen Edwards, Snavley, Thomas Wolan, Detroit-
My Mother Debra Dixon Employees of NASA Dover Animal Hospital
Patrick O’Malley Eric Dietz Hilde Florence Tunison Butter Citizens Charitable
Patricia Ortman for Mother’s Hutch Ms. Carol A. Vidoli Foundation, Juli Tomasello
Day Marie Tyminski KC Patti Livingstone Coco Anonymous
Bonnie Papesch Jennifer Eschedor Kopper and Koal Kathryn Cocoa Anonymous
and Rob Galloway Battaglia and Joe Hercules Pat Hodovanic
Kristine Popa Mr. Brian Popa Lance Kaurich Kuderka James Lilly Ms. Allison Foos
Mickey Radivoyevitch Ms. Carrie and Patricia Kuderka Mimzi and Unnamed Tiger Cat
Radivoyevitch Lady and Penny Susanne and Richard and Martha Skillen
Rich Rasch Joseph and Candae Larry Hunt Nikki Ms. Amy Partlow
Bath Logan Ms. Jeanne Urban Zuzu O’Neil Ms. Cindy L.
Leanne Sauerland’s Birthday Mackie Marian and Dan Ster Washabaugh
James and Patricia Byrd Madison Joanne Prasnick Pearl John and Judith Skutnik, The
Scheiferstein/Kilbane Wedding Maggie Ms. Mary Solomon Progressive Insurance Foundation
Guests Molly Scheiferstein Max Judith Hunter Scooter Nancy Kole
Jackie and Rick Schuler Peggy Mikey-APL Dog Birgitta Sullivan Willow Kimberly Roach
Goldberg and Michael Missy Tim Coughlin Winnie and Gracie Steven and
Dave Sfiligoj Jennifer L. Sfiligoj Misty Ms. Amy Partlow Heather Topp
The Wedding of Lynn Sherba Mouse and Gus Diane Schumaker Winston and Ringo Joel and
and Don Jackson First Horizon Munchkin Frederick and Jean Jennifer Horne
Matching Gift Program Schulze
December 2008 Adopt • Protect • Love 7
Become A Cage Sponsor!
Until They Find Their New Home and Family...
The Cleveland Animal Protective
League lovingly cares for thousands
of homeless, injured and abused
animals each year. For some, their
cage at the APL, complete with a
warm bed, toys, plenty of food and
water, and lots of TLC, is the only
“home” they have ever known. For they need while they are with us by
others, it’s a temporary home until becoming a cage sponsor.
Your cage sponsorship will be
recognized with a plaque on
a cage in our cat, dog or small
mammal adoption center areas.
You may choose to make your cage
sponsorship in honor or in memory
of a special pet or person or you may
they find the love of another family. choose to advertise your business.
For all of them, it’s the reason Cage sponsorships are renewable
they’re getting a second chance. Our every year.
annual cage sponsors bring hope and
At the Cleveland Animal Protective
comfort to our animals while they
League, healthy friendly animals stay
with us until they are adopted. We
all know a cage in a shelter is not
a permanent home, but with your
cage sponsorship, we can make it a
temporary home away from home
until they have one of their own
by providing all the care that is
wait for their future mom or dad to needed—and that they so rightfully
adopt them and take them home— deserve.
permanently. We ask that you help us For cage sponsorship opportunities
to provide all of the care and love please see below.
2009 CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
ANNUAL CAGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Yes, I would like to sponsor a cage at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
Dog Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,500 per cage per year.
Cat Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,200 per cage per year.
Small Mamal Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,000 per cage per year.
Please print all information.
Name Address
City State ZIP
Phone: Home ( ) Work ( )
Cell ( ) E-mail Address:
❑ I am enclosing a check for $ made payable to the Cleveland APL.
❑ Please charge $ to my ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard
Account # Expiration Date
Name as appears on credit Card
Name to appear on plaque:
This sponsorship is in ❑ honor or ❑ memory
of , who is a ❑ pet or ❑ person
Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director
of Development, at 216-344-1353.