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The Orange County Humane News is published by the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc., a public charity incorporated under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SPRING 2008 NIKKI’S LONG JOURNEY by Stacy Sweeting On September 20, 2007, a local Veterinarian called the Orange County SPCA to inquire about the legal action that could be taken against a person who willfully abandons and abuses an animal. A sweet little Miniature Pinscher puppy, named Nikki, had her front leg badly broken by her owner. They brought her into the animal hospital but they never came back for her. This is willful abandonment of an animal and is considered a misdemeanor in the state of California. Upon examination, the doctor determined that Nikki’s leg had been broken for at least one month. The estimated cost of the surgery was $1,500-$2,000. Legally, the veterinarian only had to keep the dog for 2 weeks before he could have euthanized her. But the veterinarian wanted to save Nikki and requested our help to fund the surgery and find this innocent puppy a new loving home. On September 28 th , our organization took custody of Nikki and paid for her surgery. The veterinarian put an appliance on her leg called an external fixator that kept the pins and screws in her leg stable. This stayed on for 2-3 months and was checked and x-rayed by a veterinarian approximately every two weeks to make sure that it was working properly and not getting infected. During the weeks that Nikki was recovering from the surgery at the hospital, the OCSPCA began the search for a new home or a rescue group to take care of her. After many phone calls and emails, we came in contact with a rescue group in Arizona that had experience with special needs Miniature Pinschers. The Director agreed to take Nikki as soon as she was well enough to travel. A few weeks after arriving at the rescue in Arizona, the Director began to notice that Nikki’s leg seemed to be infected. The veterinarians in Arizona felt that the bones were not healing properly. Nikki was seen by an Orthopedic Specialist. It was determined that the leg either needed to be amputated or a second surgery performed. A second surgery would require months of confinement with no guarantee that it would work again. It was a tough decision, but everyone agreed that it would be better for Nikki to have her leg amputated. True to her exuberant nature, Nikki was up and bounding around as soon as she came out of the anesthesia after her surgery. For the first time in months she could walk and move freely. Back at the rescue home she began to have the time of her life! She ran, played with other dogs and took a swim in the pool. After she had recovered, Nikki was adopted by a wonderful couple in Arizona who had previously adopted another Min Pin. Nikki finally had a new life in a loving forever home. …and she lived happily ever after. (A very special thank you to Stacy our office manager for all the countless hours she devoted to getting Nikki her happy ending. – ED) WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to continue to help Orange County animals through programs such as our medical assistance and our spay/neuter campaigns, we need your help. Through these successful programs, the OCSPCA’s visibility has significantly increased throughout Orange County. As a result of this, we have seen a major increase in the number of requests for assistance from pet owners. The Orange County SPCA operates exclusively on donations from the public and does not receive any government assistance. One common misconception is there is a national SPCA or parent organization that provides support. Unfortunately this is not true. All local SPCA’s are individual, self-sustaining organizations. As such, we need your help to support animals in need throughout our community. Please use the enclosed envelope to send in a much needed donation today, or donate on our website at www.orangecountyspca.org using a credit or debit card. Thank you for your support.

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The Orange County Humane News is published by the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Inc., a public charity incorporated under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

SPRING 2008

NIKKI’S LONG JOURNEY by Stacy Sweeting On September 20, 2007, a local Veterinarian called the Orange County SPCA to inquire about the legal action that could be taken against a person who willfully abandons and abuses an animal. A sweet little Miniature Pinscher puppy, named Nikki, had her front leg badly broken by her owner. They brought her into the animal hospital but they never came back for her. This is willful abandonment of an animal and is considered a misdemeanor in the state of California. Upon examination, the doctor determined that Nikki’s leg had been broken for at least one month. The estimated cost of the surgery was $1,500-$2,000. Legally, the veterinarian only had to keep the dog for 2 weeks before he could have euthanized her. But the veterinarian wanted to save Nikki and requested our help to fund the surgery and find this innocent puppy a new loving home. On September 28th, our organization took custody of Nikki and paid for her surgery. The veterinarian put an appliance on her leg called an external fixator that kept the pins and screws in her leg stable. This stayed on for 2-3 months and was checked and x-rayed by a veterinarian approximately every two weeks to make sure that it was working properly and not getting infected. During the weeks that Nikki was recovering from the surgery at the hospital, the OCSPCA began the search for a new home or a rescue group to take care of her. After many phone calls and emails, we came in contact with a rescue group in Arizona that had experience with special needs Miniature Pinschers. The Director agreed to take Nikki as soon as she was well enough to travel. A few weeks after arriving at the rescue in Arizona, the Director began to notice that Nikki’s leg seemed to be infected. The veterinarians in Arizona felt that the bones were not healing properly. Nikki was seen by an Orthopedic Specialist. It was determined that the leg either needed to be amputated or a second surgery performed. A second surgery would require months of confinement with no guarantee that it would work again. It was a tough decision, but everyone agreed that it would be better for Nikki to have her leg amputated. True to her exuberant nature, Nikki was up and bounding around as soon as she came out of the anesthesia after her surgery. For the first time in months she could walk and move freely. Back at the rescue home she began to have the time of her life! She ran, played with other dogs and took a swim in the pool. After she had recovered, Nikki was adopted by a wonderful couple in Arizona who had previously adopted another Min Pin. Nikki finally had a new life in a loving forever home. …and she lived happily ever after. (A very special thank you to Stacy our office manager for all the countless hours she devoted to getting Nikki her happy ending. – ED)

WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to continue to help Orange County animals through programs such as our medical assistance and our spay/neuter campaigns, we need your help. Through these successful programs, the OCSPCA’s visibility has significantly increased throughout Orange County. As a result of this, we have seen a major increase in the number of requests for assistance from pet owners. The Orange County SPCA operates exclusively on donations from the public and does not receive any government assistance. One common misconception is there is a national SPCA or parent organization that provides support. Unfortunately this is not true. All local SPCA’s are individual, self-sustaining organizations. As such, we need your help to support animals in need throughout our community. Please use the enclosed envelope to send in a much needed donation today, or donate on our website at www.orangecountyspca.org using a credit or debit card. Thank you for your support.

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WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 2007 What a great time we had at our 10th Walk for the Animals on September 8, 2007. It takes many people from all aspects of the community to come together to put on our annual fundraiser and because of their caring support we are able to continue to our work to help the animals. Our sincere thanks to everyone who made our event a success: Presenting Sponsor: Ralphs Corporate Sponsors: Advanced Veterinary Special Group VCA Animal Hospitals Supporting Sponsors: Beach Boulevard of Cars

Nutro Natural Balance Saddleback Mortgage

Contributing Sponsor: Animalia Product Sponsors: Clif Bar, Travelin’ Dog, Doggie Walk Bags, Cloud Star, Science Diet, Dogswell, and the OC Dog Entertainment: Disc Dogs in Southern California Wolf Gang Flyball Team Special Thanks to: Master of Ceremonies Maryanne Dell, Orange County Register The Walking Company, HB Fast Print, John’s Philly Grill, Robin Brooks-Pet Portraits in Pencil All the generous prize donors too numerous to list but every bit as important to the success of our event Each and every one of the dedicated volunteers who helped on event day - we couldn’t do it without you! And heartfelt thanks to my incredible committee who worked so hard to make the event fun for everyone: Don Barkley, Candace Brenner, Jennifer Dater, Kath Geer, Renee Goggins, Stacy Hayden-Viernes, Joyce Henry, Nancy Laurie, Susie Quesnel, Beth Reiser, Tracy Roberts, Hazel Sanders, Belinda Smith, Kathy Stonebraker, Stacy Sweeting and Judie Williams.

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL INCLUDING OUR THREE LEGGED AND STUFFED FRIENDS

CREATIVE DONATION OPPORTUNITIES Car Donation Program: You can help the animals by donating your old car, truck, boat or RV to the Orange County SPCA. Your donation is fully tax-deductible and free towing is available. For more information call (714) 374-7738. Shop for the Animals: The Orange County SPCA is proud to be an approved non-profit organization affiliated with Ralphs Community Contribution Program and Albertsons Community Partners. We encourage you, our members, to register your Ralphs Club Card at www.ralphs.com. Click on “Contribution”. Select “participate-signup”. Enter OCSPCA’s NPO number, 82960, and complete the form as required. Don’t forget to have your Ralphs Club number handy to complete your registration. To register with Albertsons’ Community Partners, go to www.albertsons.com. Scroll and click on “In the Community”. Select the “Community Partners” logo and click on the link “Shoppers login or register with your preferred savings card first”. Type in your preferred card number and your telephone number. Click “My Account” on the sign post and select “add a partner”. Type in OCSPCA’s partners number, 49001011832. Every time you shop for groceries and swipe your Card, the OCSPCA automatically begins earning rebates. So sign up today and Shop for the Animals!

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HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW? By Donna Calkin, President Many of you who venture into a pet store know the price tag on those adorable pure bred puppies range from many hundreds to thousands of dollars. But that figure is misleading as the cost is really astronomical - for the animals. All those sweet, innocent, playful pups most likely came from a puppy mill. There are an estimated 10,000 pet shops selling animals in the United States, supplied by approximately 4,000 puppy mills. Imagine how many thousands upon thousands of puppies it takes to continuously supply stores. The number is staggering. The definition of a mill is “a manufacturing establishment; factory” and that is exactly what a puppy mill is - a commercial breeding operation. Adult dogs are kept in small wire cages, stacked several high and many rows long. The females are bred beginning with their first heat at six months and on every heat thereafter. Over and over this cycle continues until she is sick, used up and destroyed, often by inhumane means. High volume means high profits for the breeder. Life for the breeding stock at the mill is always overcrowded, unsanitary and without proper veterinary care. Food is substandard, water in short supply and the dogs are never socialized. They never receive the loving touch of a human hand. You might say the puppies are the lucky ones because they get shipped away from the factory while the parents stay behind to be abused for what time they have left to live. Sadly, the puppies’ journey of suffering has only just begun. The puppies are packed into crates and shipped across the country in all manners of transportation. They endure countless hours of great discomfort ranging from fear, vomiting, lying in their own waste, lack of fresh air, little or no food and water and countless other conditions as they are nothing more than a commodity. If they reach their destinations, they are often very sick with any number of illnesses and many hereditary defects such as hip dysplasia. Most pet shop owners only give basic, if any, care to the new arrivals because having them seen by a vet will cut into their profit. The Orange County SPCA Help Line receives continual calls with people in tears because their brand new puppy is in the hospital fighting for its life. Owners who just paid hundreds of dollars for their new best friend are now faced with huge veterinary bills to save them. Many of the puppies do not survive. They have been through so much in their all too short lives that they are just too young and weak. California laws have forced pet shop owners to display the city where the dogs came from. Many years ago most of the tags named cities in Missouri but today puppy mill bred dogs come from all over the United States, Mexico and other countries. A very small number of pet shop owners (1%) are responsible but the industry on whole is nothing more than big business with a bottom line of making millions of dollars in profits from living creatures. Profit made from the pain and sufferings of innocent animals who expect nothing from life yet give so much to enrich ours. You receive our newsletter because you love animals. Please join the fight in putting puppy mills out of business. Educate yourselves by going online or to your library and reading all you can about the wholesale business of selling animals. Don’t buy from pet shops as you will be perpetuating a cruel industry. Go to your local shelters and save a pet from being killed. Adopt a pet from the countless rescues who are desperately trying to save as many animals as they can. If you absolutely must have a specific breed, consider the many breed rescues before you buy from a breeder. Please keep in mind that for every four animals in the shelter, one of them is a purebred. And remember, this inhumane cycle of breeding doesn’t end with puppies. Any animal that is sold in vast quantities; birds, hamsters, mice, rats, lizards, snakes and so many more, are subject to the same cruelties. These living beings have to be mass produced to satisfy the multitudes of sellers who make their profits from the animal’s suffering. And yes, there are rescue’s for these types of animals too. Through this newsletter and our Help Line we can reach several thousand people but that is not enough; we need your help. Please help us spread the word. Pass this article on to anyone considering buying from a pet shop or breeder. Educate your friends and family and ask them to educate their friends and family. Become an advocate for the animals through education. Help us to help them. As I write this article, Oprah is doing a show on puppy mills. We have received numerous calls and emails about it from people excited that this horrendous industry will be exposed nationally on such a high profile and respected program. I sincerely hope that this will turn the tide and sooner than we could ever hope for, puppy mills will be put out of business. Like the recent media exposure on dog fighting that has created tougher criminal laws, we hope this too will be an end to a cruel and inhumane industry that has caused so much pain and suffering. Now please go and hug your pet and bask in the love and joy they freely give you. FACTS: The AKC certificate that comes with a pet shop dog is meaningless. Any breeder can register their dogs with the AKC and purchase certificates, no screening, no questions asked. Reputable breeders never use the pet shop as a middle man. Don’t accept the lie. The Internet is the latest place to find puppy mill scams and the scope of it is frightening. You cannot believe what you see or read. Don’t purchase pets from a website.

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BECOME YOUR DOG OR CAT’S HERO Take Part in National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month by Denise Fleck April is National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month, and although it is a topic pet parents should have on their minds year-round, this is a great time to make sure you get trained in these life-saving skills. Without warning, tragedy can strike your cat or dog. Should this happen, YOU must know what to do. Has your dog’s tail ever been accidentally closed in a door, or have you discovered ticks on your gorgeous long-haired cat? Have you found a dog left in a parked car? Learning to treat heat stroke is First-Aid 101. Have you ever feared your cat would chase a Rattlesnake or been stung by a bee? Has your puppy been given too many scraps under the dinner table and suffered an upset stomach, diarrhea or vomiting? How about when you take your pet along for a car ride? Although children are usually strapped safely into car seats, do your pets get the same attention? When brakes are applied, an unrestrained cat or dog can become a projectile. Pets too should be in seat belts or crates/carriers that are secured in the back – never the front passenger seat where a deployed air bag could prove deadly. Statistics show that accidents are the leading cause of death among non-senior dogs and cats, and according to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), one out of four additional pets could be saved if just one Pet First-Aid technique is applied. Even if you have taken a human First-Aid & CPR course, realize that humans, canines & felines do not share anatomies, and although the concept is the same, the technique differs as does our ability to communicate with each other. We can’t ask our cat, “Where does it hurt?” or our dog, “What did you eat?” Therefore, pet-specific training is essential to being a responsible and caring pet mom, pet dad or animal care worker. I think one student summed it up best when she said, “The last thing you want is to wish you HAD taken a Pet First-Aid & CPR Class.” Don’t put off what you can do now! The Orange County SPCA will be offering a Class on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 from 10am – 2pm. Sign up and become your dog or cat’s hero! For additional class information, go to the OCSPCA website and click on Pet First Aid and CPR Class (www.orangecountyspca.org). Denise Fleck is a free-lance writer and animal care instructor specializing in Pet First-Aid and CPR. She is an advocate of adopting Senior Pets, has developed her own line of Pet First-Aid Kits and is a member of the Surf City Animal Response Team. She resides in Shadow Hills, California with her husband Paul and three rescue dogs…a loving Black Labrador and two energetic Akitas. Visit her website at www.sunnydogink.com.

PET FIRST AID & CPR CLASS 4 Hour Class $49

Includes handbook, certificate and wallet card.

SEATING IS LIMITED!!! PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: DATE/LOCATION OF CLASS SELECTED: SAT 5/17/08 10AM @ OCSPCA Mail $49 Check payable to: SUNNY-DOG INK 2416 West Victory Blvd. #213 – Burbank, CA 91506 Call (818) 951-7962 or visit www.sunnydogink.com

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THE BIG FIX IN THE OC The Orange County SPCA believes the way to reduce the number of animals that are needlessly put to death in our shelters is to spay and neuter. In keeping with that goal, on March 16, 2008 we partnered with the Santa Ana Friends for the Animals (SAFA), the City of Santa Ana and several generous veterinarians and volunteers to put on a special spay/neuter clinic for the residents of Santa Ana. Sixty pets were spayed and neutered; 27 female and 25 male dogs; 5 female and 3 male cats. Each one received a microchip that will get them back to their homes should they become lost. We could not have put on this event without the help of so many generous volunteers. Their hard work and dedication made the day a success. Our sincere thanks to: Dr. William Grant, Jr., Dr. Glenn Ericson and Dr. Lindsay Shiraki of Community Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Grace Matsuurda of

Yorba Regional Hospital for performing all the surgeries;

Dr. William Grant, Sr. of Animal Discount Clinic for donating his hospital;

Veterinary Technicians Debbie Ericson, Maria Hernandez, Gady Robles Abarca from Community Veterinarian Hospital and Maritza Palafax from Animal Discount Clinic;

Lydia Savala, Chandra Salas and Susanna Salas from Santa Ana Friends for the Animals;

Sgt. Marty Shirey and Fernando Castro from the Santa Ana Police Department Animal Services;

Tracy Roberts, Stacy Sweeting and Donna Calkin from the Orange County SPCA; and

Very special thanks to Doyle Smith of SAFA and Sandy Diamond who organized and pulled the entire event together.

In addition to the one day event, several other hospitals that also recognize the value of spaying and neutering provided low cost surgeries at reduced rates during the Big Fix week: Tustana Animal Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital, Aliso Niguel Animal Hospital, and Katella Animal Clinic.

It is amazing what can be accomplished when so many caring people come together to benefit animals. Thank you one and all for caring and sharing your hearts.

HOW YOU CAN HELP THE ANIMALS We often get calls asking how to help. In today’s volatile economy and with gas prices skyrocketing, a donation always isn’t possible. But we need your help in many other areas. We are in great need of volunteers who can help with our Orange County Cares About Cats (OCCATS) program. Assistance is always needed trapping/neutering/releasing, feeding and maintaining feral cat colonies. If you are unable to give time to this worthy cause please consider donating cat food or donating funds to purchase traps and to pay for spaying and neutering. If you are interested in getting involved with pet therapy we need you, even if you don’t have a dog. We have many facilities waiting for visits by our incredible therapy teams but we need team leaders to handle light paperwork and to make visit reminders. The work is simple and the rewards are great. We are always in need of volunteers interested in fundraising. If you know how to put on events or if you want to be on a committee give us a call. Do you love office work? We could use volunteers to help with filing and light computer work in our office. We need a small storage space donated for our OCCAT equipment in or near the Anaheim area. Printing services for our newsletter and educational materials saves us hundreds of dollars. Are you a web designer? Could you host our website? We are occasionally in need of renting tables and canopies for fund raising events. If you own a party/equipment rental business or know someone who does we would appreciate your help. Become involved: Spread the word about spaying and neutering, puppy mills, help for feral cats. Volunteer to foster for a rescue group. Write letters to help change the way animals are treated. You can make a difference and your time and effort are the greatest ways you can give.

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ANNIE’S CORNER Annie’s Corner was created in honor of a very special dog. If you would like to have a pet or loved one remembered here, please use the form on the back page. Be sure to include the name of the person or pet being honored or memorialized as well as an address if you would like a card sent to the family.

In Honor of ~ Kate Vorona – from Jack & Kappy Vorona Jean Speakman – from George Key School Staff Debbie & Paul – from Ryan Layton Philippe & Dianna Andrade – from Angela & Ryland Andrade Lindsay Kane – from Kevin Barnese Nikki – from Derek & Elizabeth Sampson Maggie Adelman – from Forrest & Muriel Wright Debbie Catterall – from Cindy & Denise Eddy Morris – from Kelly Jeffrey Randy Paulson and Kodie Salter – from Bryan Paulson Mary Nuttelman & Bonnie Steeber – from Ruth Greiner Cristina Walsh – from Michelle Barisdale Maggie & April – from Marjorie White Karen Millet – from Lori Glasgow Stephanie Hiser – from Angela Whalen Mom – from Cynthia Wimbish

In Memory of ~ William C. “Curly” Ashworth – from Randy & Sylvia Mudrick Grouper Collins – from Marilynn Collins Eleanor “Ellie” Osborne – from the Garden Grove Unified School District Jerry L. Rosborough – from Russel C. Truex Alisa Pfeffer – from Hackensack Housing Authority Alisa Pfeffer – from Dale Inglima Maggie Adelman – from Forrest & Muriel Wright Marlene Jones – from Amy & Harvey Friedberg Max Levan – from Lenore Levan Judy Marolda – from Mollie, Ryan & Jared Field Joe Carlson – from Bob & Sylvia Young Joe Carlson – from James & Dorothy Young Shirley Emmanuel – from Mary Lynne Fisher Dorothy Klickovich – from Alice Kline Doris Uehlinger – from Diane Uehlinger William Bastajian – from Jeanette Sogorka Casey Adkison – from Robyn & Jeremy Adkison Richard Terry Maier – from Phyllis Steele Richard Terry Maier – from Randle & Claire Rickelmann Richard Terry Maier – from Uncle Jim Richard Maier – from Pam Simmons Cosmo Geer – from Beau Randles Tessa Shore – from Jennifer & Eddie Wills Katie – from Tama Gresco-Sauers Robert Gloe – from Cindy Armena Lucy Erb - from Franke Stickley Brent Allen – from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems and employees: Hsing Chow Hwang, Bichlieu Tran, Melanie Grimshaw-Schneider, Faranak Gomarooni, David Bell, Christopher Hogan, Mark Holody, Helen Eglett, Vicki Niebrzydowski Brent Allen – from the C&L Refrigeration Corporation Brent Allen – from Ed Meier Brent Allen – from Rhonda DeLuca Brent Allen – from Carol Koch

In Honor of ~ Spike – from Nancy Melucci Mischief – from Loren, Michael & Rita Sophie – from Zach Paulovits Patches & Chili Pepper – from Linda Swartz Gearld Walter Robertson The Cat – from Mike Blinder Jasmine – from Judith Rindsberg Daisy – from Martha & Gary Ratzke Scooby – from Bienort, Miller, Weitzel & Katzman In Memory ~ Tutti Huoh – from Lucas, Anita & Roswell Mast Anika – from Russ & Lynne Binder Molly – from Tonia Longobardy Kitty, Browns, Lady, Weenee, Blacks, Poof & Grays – from Teresa Ellis Thor and Archie – from Regina Hardin Kujo – from Ann & Dennis Silvis Max – from Lori Pfeiffer Shawnee – from Yvonne Brooks Mr. Precious – from Meghann & Sean Bledsoe Dillinger & Puppy – for the Densley Family Larry and Moish – from Dana Lavin Stormy – from Catherine Blevins Buddy – from the Brookes Family Wally, Annie and Rescue’s – from Marianne Bertoni Pepper – from Francis Park Babycat – from Rebecca Seefeld Kitty, Browns, Lady, Weener, Blacks, Poofs and Grays – Teresa Ellis Kidders – from Sue Showler Kasino – from Gloria Pederson Wally – from Dave Ferling Andy – from Cindy Armenta Lil Orphan Annie – from Marianne Nala – from Cara Elkin & David McCracken A special, loving farewell to our PAWS therapy program dogs: Lauraine Day's - Macy Edith Fagan's - Wynn Polly Morgan's – Iggy

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LETTERS We love hearing from the people we help. It is encouraging to know the hard work and dedication of our office staff and volunteers is appreciated. To everyone at the OCSPCA, I want to thank you all for the very generous donation to help with the expenses for my Shandi’s surgery on her knee. She is doing great and the bone is healing just like it should. I can not tell you how grateful I am to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and Shandi’s also. I thank you for each and everyday I share with Shandi. ~ Roni D Dear Orange County SPCA, We would like to thank you for your heartfelt support and assistance in taking care of our Pete. His enucleation (eye removal) surgery was a success and thanks to caring organizations such as the SPCA Pete is now pain free and on his way to recovery. We cannot express enough our appreciation for your assistance. Very special thanks to Stacy for her wonderful care and assistance. Thank you once again. ~ Chris, Brigitte and most importantly Pete A letter to our PAWS team who visit at Country Villas: Hi all, I am Dorothy K’s sister. I appreciate the sympathy card from all of you. It was very nice. She loved the dogs. It brightened her days. I hope this check will help you also. I really miss her smiling face. ~ Alice K. Dear Stacy, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your assistance in getting my doggie boy Dallas neutered. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated. Hopefully someday I can repay your organization back in some way. ~ Debbie M Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your thank you note. I’m a senior on (limited) income, not to complain because I give, its medicine to my spirit, I love animals. As for my time I became involved on rescuing feral kittens and adopting them out. As a matter of fact I requested vouchers from you and you mailed them to me right away. With help we also trapped adult feral males and females, had them fixed and released. At least they lived; they were un-adoptable, homeless but alive. That was all because of your vouchers. Thank you. Then to give you a donation and so quickly get a hand written thank you just blew me away. I will continue to donate. Thank you. ~ Mary D Dear Sir/Madame, On behalf of The First American Corporation Employees Committee we have enclosed a donation in the amount of $2,239.00. We raised this money by organizing a “Have a Heart for the Animals” jeans Friday in February. We are pleased to help you provide for the animals of Orange County who need your organizations services. Thank you so much for the pledge to help Mee Meow with her surgery. I’m happy to report that she is healing well, has a new & loving home and is successfully learning how to maneuver on three legs. Thanks for caring. ~ Patricia Kempe Dear Staff of OCSPCA, I am writing to thank you for the pledge for my cat, Ryuu. It helped him to get the hospitalization that he needed. Without your help he would not have recovered. Thanks so much. ~ Michelle Pamplin Dear Stacy, I wanted to let you know the kitties I rescued by trapping went according to plan. The mom was spayed and released and all the babies found homes. Your help was invaluable. Thank you so much for helping me asap. I’m sure the vouchers helped me place them in homes. Meanwhile I got very attached and they got tame very quickly. I just wanted to thank you for your kindness and quick assistance over the phone. It was very much appreciated. ~ Brenda Alpert I recently received help from your organization thanks to Stacy, one of your volunteers. I have been out of work for several months and my dog Snoopy had to have his eye removed due to glaucoma related problems. He is 13 years old and has been a member of our family for 6 years. We got him through a rescue. And thanks to your pledge towards his bill he is out of pain and once again a happy dog. I was truly touched by the generosity of your organization and wanted to let you know how much it meant to me and Snoopy. Thank you so much. ~ Debbie Hawkins

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PO Box 6507 Huntington Beach, CA 92615 Phone: (714) 374-7738 Fax: (714) 960-0554 Visit Our Website at www.orangecountyspca.org

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SPECIAL NOTES: PLEASE NOTE OUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED – Our new address is PO Box 6507, Huntington Beach, CA 92615 Sign Up Now – May 17, 2008 Pet First Aid & CPR Class See inside for more details & registration Save the Date – Sunday, September 14, 2008 – 11th Walk for the Animals Huntington Beach Central Park behind Central Library

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