EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION

NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER

PAWS N PRINTS
E-MAIL: ehashelter@gmail.com TELEPHONE/FAX: (920) 849-2390

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WEBSITE: www.eastshoreha.org LATE SUMMER/FALL 2011

Adopt Your Next Best Friend

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BREEZY (F) - ANUKE (M) STARBUCK (M) MIDNIGHT (F) HEATHCLIFF (M) LEXI (F) SUNNY (F) OZZIE (M) PETUNIA (F) SADIE (F) SAPHIRE (F) DUKE (M) OPAL (F) LONDON (F)

EASTSHORE HAS MANY DOGS, CATS PLUS OTHER FURRY, FOUR-LEGGED CRITTERS ALL NEEDING A LOVING HOME.

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EASTSHORE STAFF
Patricia Davis, Caregiver (weekends) Jenny Mollen, Caregiver Carla Bratz, Part-Time Caregiver Stephanie Mrotek, Caregiver (weekend) Ruth Larabie, Caregiver Kim Totsch, Caregiver

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Judi McClain..President Judy Sommerhalder.Vice President & Treasurer Marnie SpielbauerSecretary Suzanne Breyer.Advisor Joyce Zacharias.Membership Chairman/& Director Emeritus Delores Ruhl...Director Emeritus Sharon Marks..Member Janet McCord..Member Terri Wagner...Member WINTER & SPRING OPEN HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Friday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sundays & Holidays 1:00 4:00 pm Closed 2:00 6:00 pm 11:00 am 3:00 pm Closed

EVERY ANIMAL DESERVES A LOVING HOME. PLEASE, CHOOSE TO ADOPT.

Additional Day & Evening Hours or Pet Surrenders by Appointment

PETFINDER EASTSHORE HAS MANY COMPANION ANIMALS WAITING FOR A FOREVER HOME. IF YOU KNOW
ANIMALS ON: SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A LIFETIME FRIEND, LET US KNOW. ESHA HAS PICTURES PLUS WRITE-UPS ON OUR ADOPTABLE

ESHA URGENTLY NEEDS

NON-SCOOPABLE CAT LITTER PURINA CAT CHOW OR PURINA COMPLETE PURINA DOG CHOW LAUNDRY DETERGENT

WWW.PETFINDER.ORG

EASTSHORE IS STILL COLLECTING THE PURINA WEIGHT CIRCLES!

PLEASE keep sending us the WEIGHT CIRCLE on PURINA cat and dog food products. Products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veterinary Diets. These weight circles enable Eastshore to earn points toward the purchase of PURINA products for the shelter animals. As an added bonus, the weight circles from Purina dog food products can also be used to help ESHA pay the veterinarian bills! The weight circles are submitted to Purina every six months. THANK YOU since we started this program, you have helped us earn:

$1,756.00 in Purina Cat Food Coupons $1,850.00 for Veterinarian Bills PAGE 2

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________
ESHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax deductible. Consult a tax professional.

MEMBERSHIPS
Your membership is important to the existence of Eastshore Humane Association Inc. Together we can give the animals another chance. Please consider one of the following membership options:

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Individual Family Senior Lifetime

($10) ($25) ($ 5) ($500, payable over 5 years)

MEMORIALS
Remember a beloved pet or friend, recognize a birthday, anniversary or unique accomplishment of a loved one through a donation to EHA Memorial Wall.

Brass Plate on Eastshores Memory Plaque - $25

Inscription: _________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICAL FUND
Some animals that come in to the shelter are not in the best of health and medicine must be purchased. Your donation to the medical fund will provide the care they need.

! Boomer Fund $ _______________ ! Feline Groovy Fund $ _______________

WILLS AND BEQUESTS

Please remember Eastshore Humane Association Inc. in your will. The most popular deferred gift is a gift by will. Individuals who die without the benefit of a will, allow the state to decide how their assets should be distributed. Careful consideration should be taken in preparing a will. Please seek qualified counsel. An attorney should write wills. Sample language for a bequest follows: I give, devise and bequeath to the Eastshore Humane Association Inc., a Wisconsin non-profit corporation, the (sum or description of property) to be used for the purpose of fulfilling its mission.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS . .

Are you a person who finds happiness in helping the homeless, (homeless animals, that is)? If so, we want you to join our team! Eastshore Humane Association needs people to help with fundraising events. Eastshore depends on these events to help support the shelter. As you may have guessed, this is NOT a paid position. But before you crumple this up and throw it away, please hear us outIf you have an idea for a fundraiser, we would love to hear about it OR if you are into crafts and would like to make a gift to donate to a fundraiser, please let us know that as well. Signing up is NOT a commitment to helpits only permission to contact you. There is no obligation for you to assist with any event. But if you are interested in helping with a specific event, such as Mardi Paws, ESHAs Rummage Sales, or Brat Frys, please specify. The amount of time you wish to devote is up to you . . . no pressure. If you want to help at a single event or during the summer months only . . . thats okay. We are grateful for any help you are willing to offer. If you are interested, please complete the section below. You can fax, e-mail or mail this form to the shelter. You can also call us at 920-849-2390 and well sign you up!

Name: Phone: Email: ____________________ ____

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I would like to be contacted for any event you need help with. I would like to be contacted for only the event or events I have listed: _____________________________________________________________________ I would like to make a gift to donate to a fundraising event. I am particularly skilled at:_______________________________ I offer the following suggestion for a fundraising event: __________________________________________________________

Please contact me to discuss how I might help.

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FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (FIV) Feline immunodeficiency virus is in the same family as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, the virus that causes AIDS). It attacks the immune system and as a result the cat is unable to fight off various infections and cancers. These viruses are called retroviruses. Retroviruses are species-specific. There is no evidence FIV can be transmitted to mammals other than cats. FIV is found worldwide in domestic cats and wild cats. It is not transmitted by close contact but is shed in the saliva and is usually transmitted by bite wounds. FIV infection in cats has three phases: Phase 1- an infected cat often has a fever and enlarged lymph nodes within a month or two of infection. These symptoms disappear and the cat is then considered in Phase 2. Phase 2 the infected cat is a dormant carrier of the virus. During this stage there are no signs of disease. This stage can last for many years. It is during this stage that the immune system may be gradually destroyed. Phase 3 occurs most commonly in cats that are 5-12 years old. During this final stage, the cats immune system does not function properly. The cat becomes prone to infections which are usually chronic. Once a cat is in the late stages of this disease, the life expectancy is one year or less. If your cat has been diagnosed as FIV-positive, you will want to work with your veterinarian to provide the best care for your cat. A vaccine, which does not give total protection, is available but there is no cure for FIV. With good care, a FIV positive cat can live a near normal lifespan with no signs of sickness for years. Sources: Encyclopedia of Cats - Parragon Books Ltd 2008. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus: Not an Automatic Death Sentence - Franny Syufy, About.com Guide. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats - Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff. CatWatch, Volume 14, No. 1, January 2010 - Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine/Feline Health Center. Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters - Lila Miller and Kate Hurley 2009 Wiley-Blackwell.

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ARE YOU READY FOR A RABBIT?

Rabits are complex creatures that make wonderful pets but they require special care. Animals like their routines and moving from one home to another or from a shelter to a permanent home can be stressful for any pet, including rabbits. By preparing everything ahead of time, you can help ease the process for your new rabbit. Here's a quick checklist for what to do before you get your new rabbit: Set up your rabbit's "rabbitat" in a quiet, out-of-the-way area with one or more litterboxes (and safe litter), water bowl or bottle, and safe chew toys. Rabbit-proof any areas of your home to which your rabbit will have access in order to prevent injuries, but don't forget to supervise him when he's not contained. Check with the shelter, rescue, or foster home ahead of time to find out which types of hay and vegetables your rabbit really likes and have them on hand. Try not to handle your rabbit too much during the first few days. You can allow your rabbit to check you out by sitting on the floor and letting her come to you. Keep the environment as quiet as possible. Let your rabbit get used to his new home before introducing them if you have other pets, like cats or dogs. If you already have one or more resident rabbits, keep your new rabbit separate from them until you can do introductions in a neutral location. If you're adopting multiple rabbits at once, keep an extra close eye on them. The stress from a change of venue can result in fights, even with rabbits who have been bonded for years. Recommended reading before you get your new rabbit: The New Rabbit Handbook Published by Barrons Educational Series, Inc. PAGE 6

F U N K Y C A T R O O M
THE CAT WALKS AND PERCHES ARE IN PLACE! THEY ARE COLORFUL. THE PICTURES IN THIS ARTICLE WERE TAKEN AT THE SHELTER. THERE ARE THREE CAT SILHOUETTE WALL SHELVES. THESE SILHOUETTE SHELVES ARE LASER CUT FROM HIGH GRADE STEEL AND POWDER COATED. THE PLATFORMS HAVE THICK AND COMFORTABLE 12" X 22.50" CUSHIONS. THE CUSHIONS ATTACH TO THE METAL WITH MAGNETS. THE SHELVES CAN SUPPORT UP TO 50 POUNDS AND THE COVERS ARE WATERPROOF AND CAN BE WIPED CLEAN. WE WILL BE ADDING HIDE BOXES AND SEVERAL CAT CONDOS AND MORE SCRATCHING POSTS. ALL OF THE WORK IS BEING DONE BY VOLUNTEERS. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL ROOM FOR OUR FELINE RESIDENTS.

The Funky Cat Room has received two paws up from our shelter mascots, Schnaboo and Munchkin!

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SHELTER TALE
EASTSHORE VOLUNTEERS HAD A NUMBER OF REPTILES ON DISPLAY AT THE PETCO (DARBOY) REPTILE RALLY ON JUNE 4TH

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ONE OF THE ATTENDEES IS SHOWING OFF HER BEARDED DRAGON.

BRILLIONFEST 2011 THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR EASTSHORE HAS PARTICIPATED IN BRILLIONFEST. WE SET UP TWO POP-UPS IN A GREAT LOCATION WITH MANY DISPLAYS, INFORMATION ON PET CARE AND COLORING PAGES. OUR SPIN AND WIN
GAME OFFERED A GREAT SELECTION OF PRIZES AND WAS A POPULAR ATTRACTION FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES.

CAT TREATS, DOG TREATS, FRISBEES WITH TENNIS BALLS AND BANDANAS COULD BE PURCHASED IF SOMEONE WANTED TO TREAT THEIR FOUR-LEGGED, FURRY FRIEND AT HOME! THE WEATHER DID NOT COOPERATE BUT EVERYONE ATTENDING APPEARED TO BE HAVING A VERY GOOD TIME.

REPTILE PROGRAM MAY 27 PRESENTED AT BRILLION NATURE CENTER TO 1ST GRADE STUDENTS FROM NEW HOLSTEIN.
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4-H TEAM LEADERS HELD THEIR MARCH MEETING PLUS A TOUR OF THE SHELTER. EAST SHORES CAITLYN MCCORD IS A 4-H TEAM LEADER. EASTSHORE HUMANE OFFERS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS MEANT TO EDUCATE POTENTIAL NEW PET OWNERS. NOT ONLY IS THIS PROGRAM FOR EDUCATING THE POTENTIAL OWNER ON CATS, DOGS, BIRDS AND SMALL MAMMALS BUT REPTILES TOO. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
HAVING ANY TYPE OF PET SHOULD BE WELL THOUGHT OUT AND NEVER A QUICK, SPUR-OF-THE-MINUTE DECISION. CAITLYN EXPLAINED TO THE GROUP WHAT HER RESPONSIBILITIES WERE WHEN VOLUNTEERING AT THE SHELTER.

READ, READ, READ! LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN BEFORE YOU ACQUIRE A NEW PET.
I AM NOT WARM & FUZZY!

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SHELTER TALE
UPDATE . . . CHAP AND LUCKY! Chap has been adopted AND his diabetes is still in remission! Chaps diet consists of Purina DM plus an occasional small piece of skinless baked chicken but no insulin (we are keeping our fingers crossed). He has a great personality (very vocal) and is a Packer fan. He will drag his Packer blanket from room to room. Lucky hasnt been as lucky. We are still in the process of adjusting her insulin. She is eating Purina DM but needs insulin twice a day. Before Lucky came to Eastshore, she was not in a good environment. As a result, she is skeptical of cats, dogs and humans. Lucky is considered a special needs kitty because she will have to be on the Purina DM diet plus insulin indefinitely. She needs a home with someone who can show her a lot of patience and love.

THANK YOU IN KIND DONORS

ESHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHELTER STAFF SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NATALIE NELSON EMILY ANDERSAON KIEL VETERINARY CLINIC TOM STRANG PETCO/DARBOY & AMY STARFELDT DAVID MCCLAIN KEN SOMMERHALDER SHERWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL LEIGH DRIESSEN JIM DRIESSEN LARELDA SIEBERT JOY RAMMINGER ANNE CULLEN BARB WASMER TOM KOHL SAM, DAVID & JAKE HEYN SHARON & JIM MARKS PAN ISLINGER JANICE, DON, & ALLY RUECHEL BARB ARNOLDSON AMANDA HEYN KAY BEITZEL DEBRA KNAUS BARB GLEASON MARISSA MAGTONONA JUDI HOERTH AMY DWORAK AMERICAN BRITTNEY RESCUE ALICE KALINKA AMY SCHMIDT KIMBERLY JACOBS SHARON CEKADA NANCY MEYER

THANK YOU ECONOFOODS IN BRILLION EASTSHORE HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 34 GROCERY BAGS JUST FULL OF SUPPLIES FOR THE SHELTER! BLEACH PAPER TOWELS, DISH DETERGENT- TISSUE HAND SANITIZERS

AMY DVORAK
REBECCA MENZEL RACHEL TURBA JOSEPH BORANZ C. SCHUH

MARK GOTTSACKER THE PIETILA FAMILY

GAIL PENDL TRAVIS PFISTER JOANN GRUETT JULIE KESTELL JENNIFER SIEHS LEOMARD STURTZ CARLA BRATZ

THANK YOU ECONOFOODS SHOPPERS FOR PURCHASING A GROCERY BAG WITH THESE SUPPLIES FOR THE SHELTER. ECONOFOODS HAS MARKED THE BAGS WITH SHELTER SUPPLIES LOCATED IN THE PET FOOD AISLE.

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www.eastshoreha.org

Making the newsletter available on-line is a benefit for our readers just use your mouse and click on our website www.eastshoreha.org. We will mail a copy to readers preferring a hard copy of Paws n Prints. Eastshore has a new webmaster Natalie Nelson. Natalie has a great deal of expertise with website design. She has redesigned and updated Eastshores website. The shelter staff e-mails Natalie with shelter info and events then she takes the information and makes sure it is posted on facebook and that the website is updated. Natalie and her husband, Alex, are owners of Alex & Natalie Photography located at 1543 Kingswood Drive in Neenah, Wisconsin. They are undeniable romantics and devoted photographers who are always seeking ways to enhance their artistry. They have a soft spot for animals and spend a lot of time helping homeless pets. Their favorite place to be is snuggled up at home with their own pet family 4 wonder cats named Rufus, Nemo, Nacho and Pumpkin plus one loving pit bull named, Kaiya. Thank you, Natalie. Eastshore is very fortunate to have your help. DONT FORGET TO VISIT EASTSHORE HUMANE ON FACEBOOK!

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WISCONSINS NEW DOG SELLER LAW Act 90 PROTECTING DOGS AND PEOPLE
The Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed Act 90 which is a new law intended to protect dogs as well as the people who buy or adopt them. With this law in place, you are far less likely to get a dog that arrives in your home with ailments that will lead to high veterinary bills or even death. The law does cover more than puppy mills. Whos going to be regulated: A license is needed if you are a: 1. Dog breeder selling at least 25 dogs a year from at least 3 litters 2. Pet store or other retailer selling at least 25 dogs a year 3. Dog auction offering at least 50 dogs for sale a year 4. Non-profit animal shelter sheltering at least 25 dogs a year 5. Animal control facility that contracts with a city, village, town or county 6. Flea markets or other temporary market where dogs are sold. There is no plan to extend the law to cover smaller breeders, sporting dog trainers, pet owners or others. What the standards of care require: Dogs must have: 1. Clean, safe cages or enclosures, that are large enough to allow them to move naturally and that protect them from the elements 2. An adequate supply of clean water and clean, palatable, nutritious food 3. Daily exercise 4. Daily contact with humans and other dogs 5. Veterinary care when they are sick 6. Safe, comfortable transportation What this law will cost taxpayers and pet owners: 1. License fees paid by the dog breeders and other licensed businesses and groups will pay the entire cost. 2. No general taxpayer funds will support this program. 3. License fees range from $125 a year for non-profit animal shelters to $1,000 a year for someone selling at least 250 dogs a year. Who will enforce this law: The job to protect people, animals and the environment will be handled by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Inspectors. Inspectors are hired with experience and training in the areas they inspect. Need more information: Go to: www.datcp.state.wi.us, search for dog breeder E-mail: DATCPanimals@wi.gov or Call: (608) 224-4872

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EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 320 - 1100 PARK STREET CHILTON, WI 53014

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Postal Permit No. 25 Chilton, WI 53014

MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION IS TO
PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP AND COMPASSION TOWARD ALL CREATURES.

CONTENTS
ADOPT A SHELTER PET FELINE IMMUNODEFIENCY VIRUS (FIV) ARE YOU READY FOR A RABBIT? FUNKY CAT ROOM SHELTER TALES WISCONSINS NEW PUPPY MILL LAW PAGE 1 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGES 8 9 -10 PAGE 11