Winter 2011

NEWSLETTER of the HUMANE SOCIETY of MACOMB

11350 - 22 Mile Road, Utica, MI 48317

Volume 15, No.2

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TRIM A TREEOur Holiday Tree stands tall in the

Education Area year round with the pictures of pets. During the year we call it our family tree, however during the Christmas Season it is all decorated with Christmas Ornaments and any new photos that we receive. Send a clear photo of your pet along with a $5.00 donation and we will attach to it an ornament and hang it on our “Holiday Tree”. These photos will stay on our tree year-round catching the attention of visitors as they tour our shelter. Your donation will help to spread the holiday spirit. Send your donation and a non-returnable photo to:

TRIM A TREE Humane Society of Macomb 11350 22 Mile Road Utica, MI. 48317

Don’t forget to stop by during the holiday season and see your pets picture on the Holiday Tree.

Raffle TicketsGot a little extra time on your hands and looking for a

way you could help the homeless animals... How about selling some raffle tickets for our annual Christmas Open House. Great prizes – donation of one dollar per ticket – all proceeds go to help the animals. Give a call or stop by to pick up what you think you may be able to sell. Tickets cannot be mailed.

Annual Christmas Open House

December 10th, 2011 Saturday

Mark your Calendars!Last years Open House was a huge

success thanks to all the wonderful people who help make baked goods, crafts etc. Christmas is just around the corner again and we are in need of your HELP! Every year we ask the crafty and creative people to put their talents to work making crafts and bakers to help bake for our bake sale to help raise money to care for the homeless animals at our shelter. Crafts can be brought to the shelter anytime between the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm. Monday thru Saturday starting now until Saturday December l0th. Some items that people look for are tree ornaments, table decorations, crocheted mittens, slippers, scarves and any homemade craft goods are all welcome. ***Saleable items only please*** Items that can be reasonably priced. This is a great place for the children to do their Christmas shopping for their family, friends, teachers, etc. and to help the animals too!

Bake sale goods, such as cookies, pies, rolls, breads, coffee cakes, jellies, candies, brownies etc. are always needed to make the sale a success. If you can label your donated goods (ex: anything that has nuts) would be greatly appreciated especially for those who have allergies. Baked goods can be brought to the shelter the day or two before or the day of the open house.

Santa Claus will be here at NOON to greet all the children, (both young and old) who have special wishes for Christmas. Free coffee, donuts holes and popcorn will be available.

We also have a Christmas Raffle with great prizes. Drawing will be at 4:00pm. that day and you do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are available now at the shelter and clinic. If you would like to sell some tickets for us to your friends and neighbors please stop by the shelter to pick some up. Your help is always needed.

Your support as a volunteer is also welcome for that day. If you can help please call the shelter and leave your name and phone number and someone will contact you to set up times. Call 586 731-9210.

Remember our little creatures that cannot help themselves. Let’s make this Open House just as successful as last year or even better.

Saturday December 10th, 2011

Humane Society of Macomb

CHRISTMASRAFFLE

11350 22 Mile Road, UticaDrawing December 10, 2011

PRIZES1st – Gas Grill2nd – Bicycle3rd – Camera (Coolpix L24)4th – Afghan Blanket5th – Family Food Basket6th – Basket of Family Games7th – North Pole Express Train Set8th – Home Depot Gift Card9th – Picnic Bag/Cooler

10th – Fiber Optic Christmas Tree11th – Gas Gift Card – Two Drawings Proceeds to help the homeless Animals.

Lic. No. MICS - 2743Donations $1.00

Need not be present to win

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Boots and Toepick The Wolf Family

How many Words Can You Find in the Words “Animal Shelter” combined? Hint: we found over 100.

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We got big “Kitty” from you in July 2010. He

turned out to be the best cat we could hope

for! We love him so much & he loves us.The Dietrich Family

A very special Thank You to all the caring people at the Humane Society, you took such good care of me while I was with you.I am so happy, content, loved, and provided for by my adopted daddy & mommy. I feel very nurtured & loved!Thank you for rescuing me & giving me a chance... I love my life! Sincerely in Love, Charlie Lisiecki

Roxie, One Spoiled Dog!She still wants belly rubs. Thank you all for

the care you give the pets. Pat & Ron Bergiel

PEOPLE MEMORIALSRobert Abbott Ron & Judy BeckCarm Baffo Wally & Lill MalinowskiPauline Bagnasco Lauren PecoraRay Betcher Doloris BetcherTaylor Borland Graham BorlandDee Clark Paul & Patty Dufault & FamilyDee Clark Betty Lou ClarkRobert Conlen Ann & David FultonLorraine Curran Barbara CraigWilliam K. DeBeaussaert Susan WismerRichard Dillworth Dan Dillworth

“ Mike & Dorothy Goeddeke“ Doug Boduch &Family

Virginia Dillworth Paul StyczynskiDick & Virginia Dillworth Derek & Penny Ganfield

“ Tim & Sandra MillerJean Dolan Kenneth Dolan FamilyDennis Mr. & Mrs. GriesbachMichelle Eggleton Susan SperrickMildred A. Emerson E dward CoraciWilliam Faulds Mr. & Mrs. C. KingHarold Feldbush Family & FriendsHelen Fleming Regina MeadowsJeanette Gabel John & Lois StarkeyPamela Ann Gardiner Vern Glasscock & Patricia DrakeJoe Gibbs Marianne BoddingtonMarie Groesbeck Diane Lutch

“ Sharon Eccles“ Sally, Billy, Kitty Nabel

George Hall Dianne & Gerald JochumRichard P. Hanna Nancy Frank LipariTamara Lynn Hart Electrical Workers Local #58Delphine M. Hayes Diana Sinco

“ Debra Dorosh“ Amy & Stu Redpath“ Randy Gruszczynski“ Joe & Annette & Nolan“ Jim & Lisa Dorosh“ Marlene & Rick Marino“ A. Laimo Family“ Surovec Family“ Frank & Janice Silcorski“ McIntyre Family“ Connie Guy“ Josephine Dannug

Lorraine Haxston Angela SalibaCeleste Heilman John & Virginia Heilman

“ Mr. & Mrs. Wm. HeilmanJulie John PoletkaRicky Kaminski Mark & evelyn FowlsFred Kurz Marie Kurz

“ Cass & Dolores Zakrezewski Ronald Lederman Vicki Wright

“ Carolynn Blair“ Jennifer Pindera

David Lyons Reed & Hoppes Transport Inc. “ Shirley Kogelman“ Jan & Lori Voccia“ Mike & Debbie Hibdon “ Neuner’s Service Center

Derrill MannIe William & Sybille WalterEarl Martin Dorothy TrombleyMichael Mills Judy & Bill Kennedy

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Pets Memorials

Beau Julie & Ron Kozlowski Brandy Thomas & Christine Davis Champ Ruman Liz QuennevilleCookie Kathy EbertDaisy John & Carroll Richter DO Margaret Dequvara Frankie Rosemarie Poling Gidget & Sadie Veronica White-Iagnemma Heidi Vera EdwardsJake Marilyn Ridenour Maxwell Dolores SaleskiMojo Lynne HenryMurphy Jo KovachNina Mary Ann Nader Anita Suzanne Lindstrom Samantha Alfred & Susan Fuller Winnie Jack Ledingham

Sherwin McWilliams John & Pam KauhnPaul Parmentier Mildred HoeppnerFrank Pino Walter & Bev StakovRobert Pipski Delores Brierly

“ Budowick FamilyAleta Reetka Patricia PrimroseBill Reneau Diane KingEdward Salisburg Catherine Graham

“ Frances PeaseAlexandra Savine Carolynn Blair

“ Jennifer PinderaWanda Schell Phil Barker Jr. Family

“ Mark & Margarete SwartzEdna Schluentz CL & JW Schluentz

“ John & Gail King“ James & Linda Lyons Sr.

Barbara D. Seger Ann & Dan MachSylvia Sokolowski Martha BillidereJune Stewart EmilyBob Trustman Craig Thomson

“ Lori StobakFrank Vitale Lindsay & Bridget

“ Anne Kliffel“ Ray & Virginia Vandekerckhove“ Patricia V enDenBerg“ Janice Zoia & Irene Hatcher“ Linda & John Hages

Frank Vitale Bill, Jill & Jarred Heffernan“ Wendy Rocha“ Margaret & Brandon Rogers“ Cynthia & Dave Foster“ Roxann Mirabella

Eleanor Waltz Karen KeefeDorothy Ann Waterford Dan & Sandra Baker

“ Frank DelkovTerry Warwick Randy Fisher

“ Cindy Cousineau“ Jim & Yvonne Barnetson

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Volunteers NeededWalking & Brushing Pets

Things our dogs need:• Canned dog food• Dry dog food• Purina puppy chow

Things our cats need:• Dry cat food

Supplies to help us keep our office running:• Scotch tape rolls for dispensers• Copy paper• Postage stamps• HP29 ink cartridges for the fax machine

Things our other animals need:• Canary food• Cockatiel food (seed)• Parrot food (seed)• Bird gravel/grit• Wild bird seed

HUMANE SOCIETY OF MACOMBANIMAL SHELTER

NEEDS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO HELP THOSE THAT CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES

Thank You for Your Kindness11350 - 22 Mile Road

Utica, MI 48317586-731-9210

Supplies to help us keep all of our animals and their environment clean and comfortable:• Brillo Pads• Clorox Bleach, non-scented• Kleenex• Distilled water• Cotton balls (large/jumbo)• Disposable latex gloves without powder,

large and medium• Gift card to Home Depot, Lowe’s,

Kroger’s, Pet Supplies Plus• 30 gallon black tie garbage bags

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Decoding Your Pet’s Food label

Choosing the right pet food is very important. Your pet’s behavior, health and overall well-being are affected by the nutrition you provide them. With so many different brands and fancy names to choose from, choosing quality food can be difficult. Taking the time to read and understand the food label can be very helpful.

Understanding the List of IngredientsThe first ingredient by weight is the most important

because there is more of that ingredient than any other. The Association of American Feed Control Officials requires that all dog and cat foods must list the ingredients of their food in order of weight. The top 10 ingredients usually comprise 80% or more of a dry pet food’s entire formula Paying close attention to these ingredients can guide you to choosing quality food for your pet.

Ingredients with High Nutritional ValueReal meat, such as chicken, f ish or lamb, is a

source of high-quality, highly digestible protein. Proteins are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction, repair and energy. Whole grains such as brown rice, barley and oats supply complex carbohydrates to maintain your dog’s or cat’s energy level, and healthy fiber not found in most processed grains. Veggies and fruit provide essential phytonutrients, antioxidants and enzymes, plus natural vitamins, minerals and fibers that promote and maintain health and wellness.

Lower Quality IngredientsBe sure to watch out for lower quality ingredients

with less nutritional value. By-product meal is one of these less quality ingredients. It is often preceeded by a meat in the name such as “chicken by product–meal”. Just because it has a meat in the name, it doesn’t mean it has the best nutrition. Also watch out for artificial color and chemical preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, and propylene glycol. These ingredients provide no nutritional value and have been associated with possible side effects. Corn, wheat and soy have been linked to allergic reactions in some dogs.

Ingredient SplittingAnother trick to reading the label is watching

out for ingredient splitting. This is the practice of dividing a high volume, inferior ingredient into separate, lighter weight portions. For example, corn is split into corn meal and corn flour, and rice is split into rice gluten and rice bran. Ingredient splitting allows pet food manufacturers to put lower nutritional quality ingredients farther down the list so it appears as if they do not comprise a large portion of the food, when they really do.

Healthy sounding product names and big name brands may not always be the best choice for pet’s nutrition. Arming yourself with some basic principles of reading the food labels and learning some of the tricks manufacturers use to hide lower quality ingredients will help you in your quest to give the very best to your pet.

Sources:http//www.dogfoodscoop.com/dogfoodlabels.htmlhttp://www.bluebuffalo.com/health/read-the-label

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Wedding Alison Zienert & Cory VanHeck Dave & RuthSuzanne Bekowies

Lemonade Stand Tori SmitleyEmily ForthKayla Cook Blake RossPaige Vermeersch

Birthday Miriam Finerman from Karen & Len Redmond

Misc. Kayla StewertAshley GeisAndrea J ansheskiTaylor RockLucas MooreSt. John Medical Center Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery

Center Ste. 200 Honor of Thay Kondrat from Dorie & Dave RowelHonor of David of St. Clair Shores-Mary Beth DochertySam, Steffi, Hunter and SydAcademy of the Sacred Heart-Ruth CummingsBrianna MiltonProctor Financial Inc.Womens Council of Realtors-Lakepointe ChapterMedi Lodge Staff of RichmondGlady-from Nancy MikolowskiLilly-from Gayle GellertEllie LaPorteMonica DostertEppler Junior High/Builder ClubSt. Paul Luthern SchoolMt. Clemens Masonic High 12 ClubBryant & Goronray SevenerEmily JohnsonHannah Ford & Jade WichtnerSheryl YoungbloodDetroit Country Day School

“I ask for the privilege of not being born. . . not to be born until you can assure me of a home and a master to protect me, and a right to live as long as I am physically able to enjoy life. . . not to be born until my body is precious and men have ceased to exploit it because it is cheap and plentiful.”

The Humane Society of Macomb is an independent animal welfare organization and is NOT affiliated with any other Michigan Humane Society.

New WebsiteFor your convenience the Humane Society

of Macomb has a new website.

You can use it to find out information

about animals for adoption, learn how to

volunteer and make a secure donation.

Visit us today at

www.humanesocietyofmacomb.org

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Newsletter of theHumane Society of Macomb

11350 22 Mile RoadUtica, MI 48317

Shelter Phone: (586) 731-9210Animal Clinic: (586) 739-6870

Seasonal Reminder:

With the Holidays approaching be careful of your Christmas Plants, especially Poinsettia & Mistletoe can be harmful and deadly to your pet.

Winterize Your Pet!1. With the onset of winter precautions

should be taken to protect your Pets!2. Do not let your indoor pet(s) outside

for long periods of time. Shorthaired breeds like Doberman’s, Chihuahuas, Terriers etc., may need coats or sweaters. Every pet is at risk of frostbite. Most common areas are ear tips, feet & and tips of tails.

3. Outdoor pet(s) should be brought inside the house or have access to a heated garage when the weather gets severely cold. If that's not possible make sure the doghouse is well built, insulated, slanted roof with an elevated floor. Dry straw is excellent bedding material. Doors should be covered with a flap to prevent drafts from the wind. The door should not face the North. Southeast is the best. The size of the doghouse is very important. A house that is too large for your dog will not keep him warm. He needs a house that he can stand

up in, turn around and lay down. His body heat will help keep him warm along with the bedding etc.

4. Outside dogs need more calories in the winter so they can build up fat, which acts as insulation. He needs 2-3 times more calories. Check the dog food bag to increase his food or contact your local vet for more information.

5. Fresh water must be provided several times a day. Pet stores do sell heated dog bowls.

6. Check your pets feet for slush or salt that may stay in their pads and cause irritation.

7. Cats should be kept indoors or in a heated garage that has built in hutches or in a well kept used barn. Cats will seek heat and sometimes sleep in the motor of your car. Be aware of paw prints on your car hood. It's possible that there's a cat getting warm by your engine. Tap on the hood or honk your horn to scare the cat away.

8. By using common sense in the cold months our pets will be safe. Remember that the Michigan Law requires proper shelter for your pet(s) 24 hour per day for the weather, which includes sun, heat, rain, snow, wind etc.

9. Our shelter (during the winter months) gives away a FREE bag of straw for the outside dog. Straw will be available at our shelter after November 1st.