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PAW PRINTS | April 2014

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ESTRELLABy Heidi Hahn

ou often read or hear about our stories that have abig emergency price tag attached. We are proudand GRATEFUL (to all of our supporters) that this

does and can happen.

However, this is a story of a little Chihuahua that after allwas said and done with her care; $4500 was spent in 8months (that averages out to $563 a month) on gettingher “right”.

Estrella was relinquished to us with a distal fracture ofthe left radius on 1/3/13. In other words, her little frontleg was broken. She had orthopedic surgery and a platewas placed to repair it. After 16 long weeks of rest andrestrictions and four follow-up x-rays, she was finallyreleased. After the initial immediate repair was done, itwas noticed that she was having issues with her postureand gait. At first it was not to believed to be serious.Depending on the severity, little dogs can often compen-sate and do well with luxating patellas, also known as“trick knees”. Unfortunately, after she was evaluatedagain by the orthopedic surgeon, it was determined thatsurgery was needed for BOTH knees if she was to be ableto walk and have a quality of life. She was getting around,but she looked like a little spider, hunched over to try toget positioned correctly to be able move. This wouldhave created back and joint issues in her future.

Her left knee, the worst one, was repaired on 6/10/13;with the right one done on 9/4/13. She was a trouperand so forgiving of the situation (most all are). Thinkabout it, she had spent the majority of her life since shewas relinquished having to be restricted in exercise, andspending most of her time in a kennel.

On 12/28/13, the little black and tan Chihuahua that wasborn in June 2012 was released and was ready for herloving forever home. She has had 3 out of her 4 legs

repaired by the orthopedist at theMaxFund Clinic. Whenshe was at the clinic wewould call her the“Little Honey Bear,” asshe has these darlinground ears that give herjust that look.

So just in case you arewondering if your dona-tions are needed whenthere is not a parvo caseor an emergency ofsome sort, rememberEstrella. The “LittleHoney Bear” with lots of

love to give and a whole life ahead of her to run, jump,play and snuggle! Estrella was quickly adopted nowbegins the rest of her journey. We were just fortunate enough to spend some time with her.

Estrella

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“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

~ Josh Billings_________________


FROM THE WORLD OF GUSYesterday and the day before that were beautiful Springdays, but today it is gray and cold and snowing. I guessthat is Colorado. That’s what they all say. I say every dayis a good day.

But in our family, no matter in what state we live in, themain thing that tells that Winter is turning to Spring iswhen we see Dad start getting the garden ready. Thisyear’s big change is a strange little house Dad has putbeside his garden beds in our back yard. The garden isnot like our garden that we had in South Carolina.There the garden was just a great big piece of dirt, agreat big plowed place surrounded by a high fence tokeep us and the deer out. This new garden is in whatDad calls “beds”, not nearly as big, and really just boxesraised up in the air to the level of my eyes if I stuck myhead straight out. The dirt that fills them comes fromdifferent colored bags. It is softer and fluffier than regular dirt and smells better too. Smells are importantto dogs. We don’t care whether the smell is sweet orsour, just that it smells interesting. I like regular dirtfor just one thing: digging. And that usually gets mein trouble.

I’ve got to tell you something, even though I don’t liketo tattle on Gypsy. Gypsy, my adopted sister, is my bestfriend; I can’t imagine life without her. She does leaveme holding the bag a lot when we both have been doing

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something wrong. Gypsy must think that the gardenbeds are real beds. When she knows that nobody islooking she will jump up into the bed, wiggle on herback to make it fit just right and go to sleep, usually onher back. She acts like she’s the queen of England alonein a big bed with cool fresh sheets. It makes Dad angrybecause of what happens to the little green things all inrows, but he’s never caught her yet.

Well, like I said, this year Dad put up this funny littlehouse. Don’t get me wrong, his friends actually put thepieces together. Dad can do a lot of things, but he can’tput anything together or fix anything, that involvesusing tools. Anyway, Dad calls this house “the greenhouse.” But it’s not green! It’s just barely a housewith plastic walls and ceiling, but it is certainly notgreen! Dogs are supposed to be color blind. I don’tknow about that, but this thing has no color at all. Youwould think that a guy who paints pictures as a hobbycould tell that wouldn’t you? The little house is emptynow and the novelty is wearing off for Gypsy and me.Did I tell you that the house not only has no color, butit has almost no smell either? But what if Dad is goingto fill the house with squirrels, and maybe paint themall green? Wouldn’t that be something? Maybe he’s justwaiting until the squirrels could sleep through thenight without getting cold. You think?

Josefa with Monty

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Published monthly by MaxFundAnimal Adoption Center, a true no-killshelter to provide medical care forinjured dogs and cats with no knownowners, and to find new homes forthese animals once they are recovered.

The MaxFund is committed to thefollowing goals:

–Develop and implement educa-tional programs pertaining to animalcare, with emphasis on the importance ofspay/neutering.

–Disseminate information onspay/neuter facilities and conduct

spay/neuter clinics for low-income families.–Be a spokesperson for the animals

on issues of animal welfare.–Cooperate with other animal

facilities/shelters in the accomplishmentof the above goals.

Contributions for this newsletter arewelcome. Please check the back pageof newsletter for each month’s deadline.We especially enjoy letters and photosfrom animals adopted from our shelter.

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Visiting Dog….

Well, my story begins as my Mom and Dad said yes to dog sitting for their daughter’s dog. Tatania is nice enough,for a dog, but she likes to bark at everything and doesn’t know when to stop. Tatania’s Mom and Dad went on acombined business and then vacation trip for a whole week. Needless to say they brought all her stuff, bed, fooddish (you would have thought she was moving in forever) and of course food and her medication. She is asenior dog and has arthritis but she seems to forget about that. The medication must be really good.

Gizmo and I have learned to live with Loki and Lexi and all their dog idiosyncrasies (how do you likethat word from a cat – see we really are special). Tatania is another story. She gets excited easily and runsup stairs and wants everyone (dogs) to go outside every time she thinks it is a good idea. Loki is all for itbut Lexi does not like to go out when it is cold, snowy or hot so she just sits and watches as they go out.Lexi uses their time outside as her time to get extra attention. Gizmo just climbs up to the top of the cattree and keeps an eye on everyone.

Finally Tatiana’s parents came to pick her up and you would have thought she was being killed. She ranaround in circles and yipped and yelped. Gizmo and I are so glad that Loki and Lexi are much less vocal.Also, just for the record, cats do not behave in such an unseemly manner. The more vocal of our typemay give a meow or two if you have been gone for an extended length of time just to say hello. Most ofus, however, will ignore you when you get home because we are put out at having been left alone for so long.

Your Cat Reporter, Snoopy

P.S. – Mom says I had better watch the senior statement as Gizmo and I are older than she is.

A CAT’S UNIVERSEby Snoopy & Gizmo

URSULAUrsula is a 3 year old female Boxermix. She loves all people. She likes

other dogs.

MARIONMarion is a mix of American

Eskimo Chow Chow and Dingo.She’s a sweet and loving girl.

TILLYTilly likes to curl up and bask in a

sunny spot. She would love ahome with adults and older kids.

PANCHOPancho is a sweet and gentlemanly

Chihuahua mix boy. He enjoysgoing for walks and has good leash

manners.

HERMANHerman is blind but he has strengthin character. He deserves a loving

family. Come and meet him.

ASIAAsia is an obvious beauty with a

deep and vibrant soul.

SAMMYSammy loves to be petted. He’s alaid back kind of guy looking for

his forever home.

KIKIKiKi is an 8 year old female

calico. She is a very loving andlaid back girl. Loves to play.

Adopt a LifelongCompanion

and a Friend Forever

MARCUSMarcus is a handsome Miniature

Pinscher mix. He is an active dog witha lot of energy. No cats.



Come Join the Fun at the MaxFund Animal Adoption Center’s

Lu c k y Mu t t St r u tat Cheesman Park

Fun-loving folks with or without their canine friends are welcome! Make tracks for the MAX in our 5k FUN walk or run!

Picnic afterwards.

When: Saturday, June 7, 2014Time: 7:30 am — 8:45 am check-in/registration

Runners — 9:00 am (rain or shine)Walkers — 9:15 am

Pre-Registration Fee: $30.00 Adults | $20.00 Children under 12 yearsEvent Day Fee: $35.00Lazy Dogz and Sleepy Catz: $30.00 (stay in bed and still support MaxFund)

Please take the time to find people to make pledges on your walk/run. MaxFunddepends on donations to care for and place 1,000 animals per year. Every dollar

helps! The more we can raise for our “Lucky Mutts and Friendly Felines,” themore animals we can help find a “second leash” on life.

To pre-register online visit www.maxfund.org and click on the “Lucky Mutt Strut” or call 303-547-6195. Runners/walkers may also register the morning of the event

at 7:30 am at Cheesman Park.

Dear MaxFund,

It is with great sadness that I reportthat our beloved Lab, Sampson, whowe adopted from the Max Fund 8.5years ago has passed, he was about12 years old. Sampson had a won-derful life with us and was a verydeeply loved member of the familyand will be terribly missed.

We would like to thank the MaxFund for allowing us to adoptSampson. He was never alone (I work from home) and we weretogether 24/7. He will be buriedbeneath his favorite shady Aspentrees in our yard.

We just wanted to give you folks anupdate, and how much Sampsonmeant to us, and a heartfelt thank you.

We are heartbroken at his passing.

Sincerely,Greg MoatesTom Gish

Dear Friends,

In 2012 we fostered and then adopted afine grey tabby named Kiddo, givinghim the new name of Mr. Cat. He is adear member of our family, whichnow includes another adoptee,Bounty, renamed smoky.

At Christmas time 2013, Mr. Cat founda girlfriend, a Raggedy Ann doll onour bed. He snuggled right up, sometimes putting his head in her lap.We thought the wonderful people at the shelter should know about Mr. Cat’s newrelationship, so we send you a photo.

Kiddo (Mr. Cat) and Bounty (Smoky)are happy and healthy and we are delightedthey have come to live with us.

Best to all there,Janis Falkenberg

Hello my caretakers at MaxFund,

Thank you soooooo much for takingsuch excellent care of me until myforever Mom came to pick me upand love me forever! Thanks forspaying me, giving me shelter, foodand water. I will never forget yourlife saving kindness to me!!!

Love, Zosia aka Chikiya

MAXFUND’S MAILBAG


Mr. Cat

Zosia


HERE’S TEDDY....By Ilene Johnson

sk both MaxFund staff and volunteers, andthe consensus is that Teddy is an extremelyhandsome dog with a beautiful brindle coat.

He is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd/Retriever mix.

Teddy is a well-mannered boy, who is housetrained. Heloves giving and receiving affection. Teddy is easy to walk,and thoroughly enjoys going on his walks. He loves toplay with his toys, and enjoys his treat, too.

One of the volunteers who loves to walk him (and who ofcourse told me how handsome Teddy is) showed me howwell Teddy responds to his commands, including “sit” and“wait.” Teddy is a clearly a smart boy who is also trustingand very patient.

Teddy can be particular about other dogs, so if you haveanother dog, a meet and greet will be needed (as is alwaysMaxFund’s policy).

Teddy is willing to please anyone, and will respond verywell to training. He is eager to become a great CanineCitizen. He is looking for his forever home, so pleasecome and meet him. Teddy is waiting to enrich someone’slife with all of his love.

MEET BOO....By Ilene Johnson

oo is avery good-looking

five year oldChihuahua. Thislittle boy hadbeen through alot before hecame toMaxFund. Hewas a stray, run-ning on the meanstreets, and was attacked by a large dog and seriouslyinjured. Luckily, a very nice person who witnessed thevery scary event brought him right to MaxFund, wherehe received the tender loving care and treatment that heneeded. Boo is still a bit sensitive on his right shoulderdue to some scar tissue, but he feels better daily.

Boo can be a bit shy when he first meets you, but his confidence is building every day. You have to give himsome time to get to know you, and once he does, he willreward you with lots of kisses. He is an excellent lap dog,always an excellent quality!

Boo is very quiet in his kennel and loves to curl up in aball. He does love to play, and gets along well with othernice, small dogs. He also enjoys walks, and is well-behaved on a leash.

Understandably, Boo is very uncomfortable with largedogs, so cannot be in a home with large dogs. He doesnot want to live with them, or be around them. Who canblame the little guy? Boo also needs a home withoutsmall children.

Boo has proven to be quite the fashionable guy. He loveswearing comfy sweaters, so feel free to dress him up.

Boo is ready to put the past behind him, and start his newlife with a loving person or family who will keep him safeand allow his sweet personality to blossom. Please contactthe MaxFund office at 303-595-4917 for more informationabout Boo.


WHO SAVED WHOM...?By Kim Murdock

ight years ago, my husband, Reg, and I startedvolunteering at MaxFund. We quickly realizedthere was a huge need for people to interact with

the cats, and we had two dogs at home. So we decidedto get our kitty lovin from the MaxFund cats. One ofour dogs would have hurt a cat, so there was never anytemptation to bring any home. However, after watch-ing so many cats languish at the shelter and often die,we decided to foster after our dog passed away. Ourhearts were called to save the lives of as many cats aswe could and to give them a loving hospice homewhen they had little time left to live. We didn’t expectanything in return and we didn’t know the importantrole these cats would play in our journey together.

Over 6 years, we fostered 15 cats. Of those, nine diedwith us, two got adopted into their forever homes andthree were adopted by us and are still living. I won’tdetail every one of those cats but I will discuss the onesthat became an important part of our journey. Jeaniewas an elderly, skinny, matted cat who was given oneweek to live at the shelter in 2008. We brought herhome, and she became extremely attached to my husband. In fact, she lived with us for 3 ½ years beforeshe passed away. In 2008, we also got Rita. Rita hadlived at the shelter for many years. She was a shy kittyso never got attention at MaxFund and was constantlypassed over for more social cats. Rita had finally got-ten into a foster home but had gotten out of the housefor six weeks. My husband and I—along with othervolunteers—searched the neighborhood and placedflyers. Rita was eventually found and it was decidedthis was not a good home for her. My husband insistedwe keep Rita so she wouldn’t have to go back to theshelter, where she had already spent too many years.We hadn’t planned on keeping Rita, but she meldedbeautifully into our household and with our other cats.

In 2009, we decided to foster Taylor. Taylor had beenat MaxFund for many years, and you could see thelight going out of his eyes. We decided to bring himhome to find hope until he found a forever home. Healso got sick and stopped eating, which necessitated afeeding tube. For many weeks, we fed him 4x per daythrough his feeding tube and nursed him back tohealth. In 2011, Little B got so depressed and stressedat the shelter that she stopped eating. She, too, neededa feeding tube and a loving home. Because we hadsuccessfully dealt with Taylor’s feedings, we knew wewere the perfect people to nurse Little B back to health.After all, we felt like pros with feeding tubes.

In June 2011, our lives changed forever. My husbandwas diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer. Aspart of his treatment, he would need to get daily radiation to his thyroid area. This ultimately made itwhere he could not swallow or even talk. The doctorssuggested he would have to get a feeding tube in orderto be able to eat and drink. While this news may havefrightened other people, we were not frightened.Taylor and Little B had prepared us for a feeding tube.We knew how to use them and clean them. We werepros already. In fact, when the doctor told us Regwould need a feeding tube, we burst out laughing as weimagined me chasing him around with a syringe full ofvegetables! I had always thought we were such won-derful people for saving Taylor and Little B and puttingup with 4x/day feedings. But it’s the other wayaround—they prepared us!

During Reg’s treatment, I joked that Jeanie becameReg’s nursemaid. She sat on his lap constantly andshowered him with love. Toward the end of treatment,we would have to practically drag her away from himso he could sleep. On December 28, Reg had a PETscan, and we got the results back on December 30. Hisscan showed he was clean, and there was no sign ofcancer! The next day, Jeanie passed away. I often saidthat my husband got two PET scans; he got a medicalscan by a big machine, and Jeanie scanned him. Whenshe knew he was clean, she knew she could leave. Herpassing was very sad for us, as she had done so muchfor my husband. We were so grateful to her. Wethought we had selflessly saved her from dying alonein the shelter. But she became his angel.

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Reg with Little B


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In 2012, we got another foster cat, Boo. Reg also continued to get very close to Rita. She became his“little girl.” Unfortunately, in October 2012, the cancerreturned. By March 2013, it had spread to his spine,and he was in constant pain. In May and June, myhusband underwent six surgeries to remove the cancerand deal with resulting blood clots, and we spent a little over two weeks in the hospital. During that time,we kept Rita’s picture by his hospital bed, so he wouldhave something to make him smile. When wereturned home from the hospital the first time, heimmediately looked for Rita.

By July 2013, his cancer had returned and caused himto become paralyzed in his leg. He started chemotherapyand radiation again, and he was no longer able to walk.This meant he spent a lot of time resting. Rita and Boowere constantly sitting on him and providing him withcompany. Rita would often groom Reg’s head, especiallyon days that had been rough, such as chemo days. Shewas “his girl” and she knew it. She took her job of caringfor him very seriously. While I would run around tryingto deal with medicines, doctors, and nutrition, Rita andBoo would sit on Reg and shower him with love.

This was an extremely stressful time for us. His paralysisalone made it stressful. Underlying that, of course, wasthe fear of what the cancer was doing and the implications.Thankfully, the cats would still run around and do funnythings. They would play and make us laugh. I was sothankful to the cats during this time, as most days theywould make me smile despite my fears and stress.

In November, my husband’s journey came to an end.My husband’s mom had noticed that the cats had beenparticularly affectionate with him for a few days. Theybarely left his side. On November 19, I knew my husband was dying, because Boo was insistent that hebe able to sit on Reg. I had feared Boo—who is a largecat—was hurting Reg and when I tried to take Boo offof him, Boo became very upset and insistent. Tayloralso snuggled on Reg’s lap. As I watched this, Ithought, “Oh my god. He is dying.” Probably 20 minutes later, Reg took his last breath. I cannot thankthe cats enough for their insistence on being there.Reg had feared he would die alone. Instead, I held onehand and stroked his head, his mom held his otherhand, and Boo and Taylor sat on him sending him loving energy as he departed this world. My husbanddied surrounded by love. Afterwards, as I rested myhead on his body, Rita joined me and sat on him, andwe sobbed together.

I have lost my best friend and husband. I miss him somuch it is painful. Every single day I cry and don’tknow how I will get through the days. But I am notalone. I am so thankful to the cats. When I comehome, they run to the door to greet me. It makes mefeel loved and it makes it where I’m not coming hometo an empty house. As I sit on the couch and cry,Taylor will snuggle up next to my lap and look at mewith such love and concern. Most nights, Rita and Boosit in my lap at the same time or alternate. They sleepwith me so I am not alone. They run around the houseand do silly things, which makes me laugh.

I had thought my husband and I fostered cats to helpthem. I had thought we were selfless people for takingon some hard cases and for nursing many of them backto life. I had thought we were saving them. But itturns out…they were saving us!

I encourage you to foster, especially cats who may bedying or languishing at MaxFund. You may not realizeit, but they are angels in disguise.


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& Danny StacyFredricey, Donald

& MichelleGilmore, JoanGoldberg, CarolGramling, MargaretHand, JesseHartbarger, HazelHeiberg, Beth & ElvinHildenbrand, MaggieHlewko, LaurenHoule, StephenHumbert, KarenJacobsen, EllenKafadar, ShireneLachowetz, DebraLevin, GailLong, LindaLouvado, MichelleMcCarthy, MaggieMcLerran, Russ, Monica

& LynnMeyers, Larry & Mary Ann Mostow, SusanMurdock, BobPace, AngelaPerrault, MichaelQuinn, SharonSajbel, Mia & TomSaly, JoySammons, Susanna, JimLykins & Della & KonaSelvaggi, LaraSewald, Susan & MarkShifers, RonSlomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceStanwood, GrantTanoue, TamiWhitaker, AndreaWilliamson, Cindy & Jim

MaxFundstaff member,Erica, withincoming puppy.


MemorialsSilent Paws

In memory of Bo – Joseph DavisIn memory of Carolyn Malaby’s cat, Phantom

– Jack ThompsonIn loving memory of Betty Boop Jones. A sweet and

loyal companion to Arlene, who misses her dearly. Betty was a darling little black dynamo of a dog. She lived a long and happy life with Arlene and the cats – Christine Preisinger

In memory of Freddy Hagen – Janet RaymerIn memory of Andrea Kahn’s beloved, Kerby – L. J. AllenIn memory of Chuck & Gail Romeo’s beloved dog,Brandy – Vicki Romeo-MullenIn memory of Timm & Nancy Hammond’s beloved,

Maggie – Janine YunkerIn honor of Max, the best German Shepard, and, best

neighbor we could have had. Our hearts go out to Sally, Paul, Jeff and Molly. We sure do miss him – Janine and Brian

In memory of Evan Sellins-Hartsough – Barbara EssesIn memory of Ty & James Miller’s beloved dog, Sabaai

– Maureen RimarIn memory of Helene Mentzel’s beloved dog, Joey

– Maureen RimarIn memory of Maurine Szabo Taylor’s beloved Aspen P.

Research III – Susan BurnsIn honor of Joan and Jim Zuboy’s beloved dog,

Max – Maggie Rerucha In honor of Lynne Rerucha’s beloved cat, Baxter

– Maggie ReruchaIn memory of Karol & John Dye’s beloved, Juneau

– Marcie LembergIn memory of Ross & Mabel Reineke’s beloved dog and

companion, Miss Bailey – Al & Robin DavisIn memory of the Isensteins’ beloved, Mac – Sue HurwitzIn memory of Karen & Gary Slaughter’s beloved,

Bouncer, a wonderful, loving, affectionate Border Collie – Brad & Margi Miller

In memory of Zeb – Scott & Julie AsdellIn memory of Scooby Deshasier, a super pup who loved

his Dad – Holly McLemoreIn Honor of Duke, a loyal friend to Juan, Cheryl and

Molly – Gail McDanielIn memory of Jill & Marc Sousa’s beloved, Mulligan

– Penny & Frank YamamotoIn memory of Illa - Ron HartmannIn memory of Snowball, beloved cat of the Berenbaum

Family – Greg & Sandie BanksIn memory of Bruno Saxon – Marcie LembergIn memory of Rosie – Michelle FullerIn memory of Lucky – Paul VillanuevaIn loving memory of the KettelKamp’s beloved,

Rio – Maggie ReruchaIn memory of Bailey Miller – Benjamin ImsdahlIn memory of Tucker – Amy Bubar

In memory of Maurine Taylor’s beloved, Aspen– Patty Polsky

In memory of Andy Siegel’s beloved dog, Kaylee– Jason Cochran

Silent Memories

In memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger– Joseph Davis

In memory of Nancy Pixley – Donna GaaschIn memory of the Honorable Roland J. Brumbaugh –

Merrie KippurKelly & Hunt LambertAlan FredigonJason LewisMatt Brown, Tracy Virden & Amie SlaterLyle VandermydeNancy HencierJohn WadeLand Title Guarantee CompanyDennis & Jeanie HurtadoMike & Nancy Muzar

In memory of Arlene Bershof – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rubenstein

In memory of Gary Berman – Storme RoseIn memory of Annette Sparacio

Maureen ReardonMarietta Haritonides

To Jerry Morris and his beloved Boris; rest in peace, both of you. Love and remembrance, Aunt Frances & Esty

In memory of Leanne Hecht Bearden– Robin Reichwein

In memory of Francis Hunter Tapp – Andrea, Dan & Simone LeBaronReardon Family

In memory of Charles D. Bauman – Jennifer Bauman

Honorable Mentions

In honor of Charlie & Beya – Travis LeikerIn honor of Ylonna Kamau-Small

– Germaine BroussardIn honor of Ashes Forbes – Forbes FamilyIn honor of Valentine’s Day for all the furry babies

– Kyle & Dani DevoreIn honor of Miss Chief and her broken leg

– Rachel StoetzelIn honor of our Wedding Guests – Mary TrautweinIn honor of MaxFund adopted dog, Millie, our loved

family member – George C. BowenIn honor of Preece – Sandra Paser

DONATIONS • MEMORIALS • SPECIAL GIFTSIf you would like to make a contribution to The MaxFund Animal Adoption Center to recognize an outstanding achievement or service, to com-memorate an occasion, in memory of an individual or pet, or to sponsor a Pet Pal, please complete the following and mail it to The MaxFund, 720West 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 or call 720-266-6081 for more information.

This gift is[ ] In Memory of (Animal Friend) __________________________(Human Friend)______________________[ ] In Honor of (Animal Friend) ____________________________(Human Friend)______________________[ ] For the special occasion of _______________________________[ ] To sponsor a pet pal ($15 a month). Cat_____Dog_____Either_____Enclosed is_____for_____months.[ ] Enclosed is my monthly Pledge. Amount__________[ ] Please contact me to volunteer.[ ] MaxFund is in my will.This donation was made by: Please send an acknowledgement of this gift to:Name: ___________________________________ Name: ______________________________________Street: ___________________________________ Street:_______________________________________City:_____________________________________ City: ________________________________________State:____________________Zip: _____________ State:_______________________Zip: _____________Phone: ___________________________________ Email:_______________________________________Email: ___________________________________

OUR WISH LISTPurina One Dry Cat Food (Salmon & Tuna)Purina One Kitten Food Dry and Canned

Friskies Canned Food • Iams for Dogs(Chicken & Rice or Lamb & Rice)

Large Milk Bones• Cat LitterKMR Milk Replacement for nursing

Kittens and Puppies

Windex • StampsLong Choke Chains • Sturdy Leashes

All sizes dog harnessesToys for Dogs and Cats • Cat/dog traps

Packages of Raw Hot Dogs(dogs are given medication with them)

Bleach • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper FacialTissues • Dish Soap • Fans

Whiskas Cat Milk • Large Blankets(no comforters, please)

Acreage for a Sanctuary—Our DreamGift Cards for Petco and PetsMart

ipad and laptops for adoptionsVist the MaxFund Wish List under

“Find a Gift” on Amazon.com!

AUTOMATIC DONATION—THE EASY WAY TO GIVE—

CALL PAULETTE CURRYAT (720) 266-6081

ORDONATE USING PAY PALWWW.MAXFUND.ORG


THE LEGEND OF RAINBOW BRIDGEby William N. Britton

This thoughtful book is the Native American story of what happensto our pets when they die. It was written by the Director of theCompanion Golden Retriever Rescue Program in West Jordan,Utah. This story makes a perfect gift for anyone who has lost a pet.You can order your copy from the MaxFund for a $10.00 donation foreach book ordered. Pawnote: This book can be sent as a memorial.

Please sent me_____copy(s) of The Legend of Rainbow Bridge.Enclose a $10.00 donation for each book ordered, plus S/H chargeof $1.00 for the first book, .50 for each additional book. Pleasemake checks payable to The MaxFund.I am enclosing a check for_____________.

Name: _______________________________________________Street: _______________________________________________City:____________________________State:_____Zip: ________Phone #: (_______)_____________________________________Mail to: The MaxFund, 720 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204


MaxFund appreciates our dog run and cat colony sponsors!Support from the following sponsors helps to cover the cost of food, vaccinations and

medical care for the animals at MaxFund. Our sponsors appreciate your business!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Robert Gratiot CRCG (Canine Rehabilitation Alex B. Campbell, Vice PresidentDog Paintings And Conditioning Group) Enduring Resources, LLC

www.robgratiot.com 303-762-SWIM 303-350-5107(click on “Good Dogs”) www.dog-swim.com [email protected]

Proud Sponsor of Olivia Proud Sponsor of Luther Proud Sponsor of Bear

small earth vintage Lawrence P. Hartlaub Prestique Exteriorsvintage clothing for the Attorney at Law Roofing, rain gutters, siding,

modern person 720-488-2771 windows, ext. paintingwww.smallearthvintage.com [email protected] 303-937-ROOF

www.prestiqueexteriors.com

Proud Sponsor of Peanuts Proud Sponsor of Falcor Proud Sponsor of Sugar BearCheck us out at:

www.verifyyourroofer.com/prestique

Jessica Lewis | H2Logos LLCwww.h2logos.com | [email protected]

303-530-1858

Proud Sponsor of Boo

Would you like to do more to help the animals at MaxFund? Become a dog run or cat colony sponsor today! As a MaxFund sponsor you’ll receive a 5 x 7 ad space in the lobby of the dog

shelter or cat room wall and you’ll be featured on this page of the Paw Prints Newsletter! Your monthly donation will help to provide

the necessities for the deserving and appreciative cats and dogsat MaxFund. For more information call Pam at

719 210-3338 or email [email protected].

MAXFUND SERVICE DIRECTORYSponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 permonth or they contribute a significant amount ofin-kind donations. If you would like to be listed onthis directory, please contact the MaxFund officesat (720) 266-6081.

ACCOUNTING SERVICESRobert D. Colwell, CPA5728 S. Gallup St.Littleton, CO 80120 (303) 347-9402

ANTIQUESVictoriana Antique & Fine Jewelry1417 Larimer Square, Denver, CO 80202303.573.5049www.victorianajewelry.comThey will donate 10% of all sales purchasedon the 1st of each month.

APARTMENT HUNTINGKatie ReardonMyApartmentMap, LLCPO Box 1102Rye, NH 03870-1102Phone: (603)-319-1712http://www.myapartmentmap.com/pet_friendly/ MyApartmentMap is a housing search website,we have pet friendly listings all over the USA.

DOG TRAINING & SERVICESTeaching in an Effective and Loving WayGroup Classes: Beginning throughSpecialized. Behavior Counseling. Boardingwith Training, Reiki, Yoga (with your dog),Intuitive Readings—10% off any service fordogs adopted through MaxFund.The Misha May Foundation,mutts in safe homes always Executive Director–Lorraine May [email protected].

Canine RehabilitationCanine Rehabilitation & Conditioning Group(CRCG) is 100% dedicated to enhancing and/or improving a dog’s life and physical abilitiesthrough exercise, recreation, and rehabilitation.Englewood | Broomfield | LongmontOne number - 303-762-SWIM (7946)www.dog-swim.com | [email protected]

LOCKSMITHSierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518Commercial, Residential and Vehicles

MORTGAGEMichaela PhillipsAmerica’s Mortgage1942 Broadway St. Ste 314Boulder, CO 80302(303) [email protected] the MaxFund and Michaela willdonate $250 upon closing.

PET GROOMINGUncle Dan’s Pet GroomingDan Goracke & Kerry Malloy1440 Carr St., Lakewood, CO 80214(303) 205-1586 Tues-Sat 7am to 5pm

Waggin’ Tails “The Gentle Touch”Grooming • 21 Years Experience4223 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO 80110(303) 781-9961

PET AND HOME CARECIJI’S Natural Pet Supplies2260 Kearney St.Denver, CO 80207 (303) 322-8000Bonnie Simpson, Owner/Mgr.

Paws Up Pet SupplyPromotional offer: When you enter “MAXFUND” inthe coupon area of the checkout you will receive 10%off your entire order and we will donate 10% or yourorder total to MaxFund as well. Your #1 Source ForAnything Pets! http://www.pawsuppetsupply.com877-604-PUPS(7877)

K-Canine WellnessRehab, massage, acupressure, reiki, nutritionand behavior (303) [email protected]

Angelique MoyerU Lucky DogDenver’s top of the town best doggie daycareand kennel-free boarding facility4040 Fox StreetDenver, CO 80216Phone: 720-328-8179Fax: 720-292-1817http://www.uluckydogdenver.com/

REAL ESTATEPaulette Goemmer, Broker AssociateKeller Williams Real Estate(720) 313-2176 Mention the MaxFund andPaulette will donate $250 upon the success ofany Real Estate contract.

Greg Christian, Broker AssociateColdwell Banker Residential Brokerage(303) 972-8900 $250 Contribution toMaxFund on any closed contract.

RESTAURANTTom’s Home Cookin’Tom Unterwagner and Steve Jankousky800 E. 26th Ave. (26th Ave. at Clarkson St.)Denver, CO 80205 (303) 388-8035

Emerald Isle—Famous for Mexican Food andSunsets on our Deck Overlooking the Cherry Creek Reservoir 4385 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO(303) 690-3722

The CelticTavern1801 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202Ph: 303-308-1795 • Fax: 303-308-1576

Pizza Republica5375 Landmark Pl., Greenwood Village, CO 80111(720) 489-2030

ROOFINGPrestique ExteriorsQuality roofing, rain gutters, windows, sidingand exterior painting. Donation made toMaxFund in your name for every job completed.(303)937-ROOF (7663). MaxFund supporters for over 20 years.Check us out at:www.verifyyourroofer.com/prestique.

Strait Line Roofing ServicesYour choice for residential and commercialroofing; including asphalt, tile, metal, E.P.D.M. and repairs. Insurance specialists. A+ BBB member. Donation to MaxFund made in your name.(720) 331-1803 orwww.strailineroofingcolo.com

SHEDSColorado Custom ShedsNathan BrayCell: (650) 208-3885 • Landline: (303) [email protected]

THERAPEUTIC LASERCats or Dogs – Pain Inflamation Healing –Back, Neck, Ears, Bladder, etc.Dr. Bill SuroMaxFund Wellness Center(303) 595-0532

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGEChristina M. Bara, NCMT(303) 750-5458Massage Heals More Than the Body...

VETERINARY SERVICESMaxFund Wellness Center1000 Inca St., Denver, CODr. Bill SuroDr. David O’Brien(303) 595-0532Low Cost Veterinary Services—Open to the public

Douglas County Animal Hospital531 Jerry, Castle Rock (303) 688-2480Dr. Roberts, Dr. Eppard, Dr. Gervais & Associates

Aspen Commons Animal Hospital1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171

ANIMAL CARECutting-Edge Energy Therapy InstitutePet Communication • Trauma Release TherapyPat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC(303) 722-0272 E-mail: [email protected]

www.milehiclassified.com They give 40% ofeach ad placed on their webpage to theMaxFund. Place your ad on-line. $29.99 for 30 days. Add photo for $1.00.


I would like to become a member of MaxFund and help give injured animals with no known owners asecond leash on life. I understand that by becoming a member, I will receive a monthly newsletter.(Membership is renewable annually and is tax deductible.)

$15 $25 $50 $100 $1,000Senior Individual Family V.I.P. Lifetime/Corporate

Date:_______________________ ___NEW ___RENEWAL

Name: __________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________________State:____________Zip: __________

Home Phone Number______________________________

Work Phone Number (Optional) _____________________

Email Address ___________________________________

MAIL TO: MaxFund Animal Adoption Center • 720 W. 10th Avenue • Denver, Colorado 80204 • Phone (720) 266-6081

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Inside This Issue!Estrella page 1Lucky Mutt Strut page 5Who saved Whom? page 8Memorials page 12

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