A nonprofit Humane Society serving Greater Cleveland and Cuyahoga County since 1913.

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Letter from the CEO pg. 2New APL Chairperson pg. 4

Centennial Wall Sponsorship pg. 11

Making Happily Ever Afters Since 1913

A Special Home for a Special DogLouie, formerly known as Stevie, was born in August 2012. An APL staff member met him in early November at the Cleveland City Kennel while arranging for dogs to be transferred to the APL. Stevie, a small, caramel and white hound mix, was just three months old, and appeared to be blind. The APL staff member brought him to the shelter where our veterinarian confirmed that Stevie was blind and had some neurological issues, as well. Undeterred, the staff member took him under her wing to give him some needed TLC and to determine whether he was likely to succeed in an adoptive home.

Stevie’s foster mom was amazed at how well this sightless dog got along. He learned the parameters

in his living spaces and began to work on commands and walking on a leash. He explored

the outdoors, stretching out his front feet to feel where things were. He even attended an APL staff meeting where he was a HUGE hit!

When Stevie first came to the APL, his eventual mom-to-be, Tammy Mallett, was not even thinking about adopting another animal. But, just days before Stevie’s arrival, Hurricane Sandy had delivered a black-out to the area, leaving the shelter without electricity or heat. Although she already had a full house of dogs and cats, Tammy came to the APL, willing to provide a warm, loving home for one more cat. She left with two—a pair of orange, five-month-old brothers.

Shortly after that, Tammy heard about Stevie through a friend at work, Stevie’s foster grandmother. When Tammy found out about the pup’s challenges, she volunteered to meet him, and see whether he might fit into her animal family. He did,

and Tammy decided to make room for just one more, adopting Stevie in early December. Tammy’s son renamed Stevie “Louis,” after Louis Braille.

Louis, nicknamed Louie, is adjusting well to his new home. Tammy is working on improving his navigation skills, including negotiating the stairs and the backyard, and exploring

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Roo’s NewsLetter from the CEO

Sharon Harvey and Roo

On February 7, 2013, the Cleveland APL turned 100 years old! And if that’s not exciting enough, the year leading up to this milestone was pretty exciting all on its own.

With a grant from the ASPCA® in 2012, we were able to ramp up our adoption program marketing efforts and spread the word that we’re here on Willey Avenue in Cleveland and have an adoption center full of wonderful animals who are just waiting for their new families to fall in love with them. As a result, more than 6,500 animals found their new homes – nearly 750 more than the previous year! Our humane investigations team seized nearly 500 animals who needed to be removed from abusive or neglectful circumstances. We sterilized (fixed) more than 11,500 homeless animals, and of those, 5,000 were stray or feral cats who came in through our Trap-Neuter-Return program. In 2012, we saw our first ever reduction in the number of stray kittens coming in to our shelter. We transferred in more than 1,000 dogs from other shelters that had run out of space and needed help to save these animals.

So, I’ve shared some very big numbers that make us extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past year – including turning 100 years old. But here’s the thing, as valuable as numbers are in keeping us on track and providing an objective measure that we’re fulfilling our mission and achieving our lifesaving goals, when you get right down to it, they’re just numbers.

Each and every day, what really matters is that Angelee, a

Rottweiler with a neurological disorder and missing front leg, was adopted by a rehabilitation physician who is lovingly seeing to all of her special needs; that Biscuit, a little dog who suffered unspeakable abuse at the hands of his owner, received the care and love he needed at the APL that mended both his body and his spirit; that Simon, a broken, stray cat who had probably been hit by a car, received livesaving surgery through the APL’s Second Chance Program and is now a beloved indoor cat; that Ladybug, with her wonky ear, is the most perfect cat in the world in the eyes of her new family; that Stevie, a 3-month-old blind pup with a neurological disorder, is learning to navigate life and all of its surprises in his loving, adoptive home; and that Cooper, a 10-year-old, black dog whose family couldn’t care for him anymore, couldn’t be more adored than he is by his new family. This is what gets us through the hard days. This is why we’ve been doing this work for 100 years. This is what your support means, not just to hundreds of thousands of animals over the past 100 years, but to each and every individual animal who comes through our doors and who we have the privilege of helping.

The Cleveland APL has been creating happy endings for homeless animals since 1913. On behalf of all of them, I send you lots of purrs and wags and thank you for making that, and us, possible.

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Lotus zooming around the house.

Celebrating100 Years

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ways that Louie can alert her when he needs to go outside. Despite the challenges, Tammy is glad she was able to provide this special dog a good home. She reports that he loves playing with his toys, and snuggling,

but most of all spending time with his big brother, Diesel, the family’s year-old Shepherd mix.

Right: Big brother Diesel, a one-year old Shepherd mix,

shows Louie the way.

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To Make a Donationto the APL:Visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org or mail your check to the Cleveland Animal Protective League, Attention Development Office, 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.

Volunteer at the APLShare your love of animals and become a Cleveland Animal Protective League volunteer. Check our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org for dates of upcoming volunteer orientation sessions.

Taking Her Fate Into Her Own PawsLadybug came to the APL in July, when a Good Samaritan turned her in as a stray. The APL staff could tell right away that Ladybug was special—including her left ear, which lay flat against her head. Examining her, the APL veterinarian determined that the small black cat was in need of medical care for the hematoma in her ear. While her ear would never look “normal,” Ladybug would still be able to live a good life. She was ready for her new home within a week of her arrival at the APL.

Despite trips to offsite adoption events, summer passed, and fall came, but Ladybug did not find her new home. She was still at the APL at the end of October, and that’s when Jason and Melissa Lewis came to the APL to look for a cat to serve as a companion for their house rabbit, Bella. They knew they were looking for an adult cat, since Bella had enjoyed a good relationship with their beloved 14-year-old cat, Sabrina, who passed away in September. Beyond that, they had no particular cat in mind.

The Lewises spent some time visiting with all the cats on the adoption floor. As Jason walked by Ladybug’s cage, she made her choice—she reached out her paw and touched him. Melissa describes what happened next. “We visited with this little kitty with the funny looking ear for a few minutes then moved on to other cats, but when we walked by again, she did the same thing—reaching out at us with her paw as we went by … she seemed to have such spunk and charisma that we decided she was the one.”

Ladybug had chosen the Lewises, and so they chose her. They adopted her that day.

Ladybug not only found a new home, but she also was given a new name to go with her new life—Morgan. Morgan is “playful, talkative, sweet, curious and gentle,” Melissa reports. “She has adjusted well to her new life of luxury—lounging on beds and couches, watching birds from indoor window resting spots, playing with toys, and enjoying as many pats, hugs and kisses as she’ll tolerate in one sitting.” One thing hasn’t changed, however. “Her affinity for literally reaching out to people was not limited to the day we adopted her. When snuggling or sleeping, she always keeps at least one paw on our hands.”

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Barbara Reitzloff, APL Volunteer, assisted in the writing of this issue’s happy tales.

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Laura Koballa HudakNew APL Board Chairperson

As the Cleveland Animal Protective League celebrates our centennial this year, we have an opportunity to look back on our long, rich history of serving the animals of the Greater Cleveland area. We have found that many of the issues that our visionary founders dealt with in the early years of the APL are issues we continue to deal with now.

When writing about the Cleveland APL in the September 1920 issue of The National Humane Review, our organization was hailed as “doing remarkable work for animals in the City of Cleveland.” We strive every day to live up to that wonderful praise. During our centennial year, we will share stories in Pet Patter of where we were then and where we are now as a way of honoring our past, celebrating our accomplishments for animals, and reminding you again, that we could not do what we do without the commitment and support of caring people like you!

Newspaper articles during the Great Depression and Prohibition spoke of an “increase in feline waifs” with an intake of two cats for every one dog. Much of the initial increase was attributed to cats who were being used to control vermin being turned out when the speakeasys where they were living were closed during Prohibition. Today, our intake ratio is closer to three cats for every one dog. This means we’ve made good progress for dogs and plan to continue doing so. It’s also why we’re focusing so much effort on programs that will help more cats.

At the APL of today, we actively work to reduce the number of stray cats in Northeast Ohio. In 2008 we opened our Animal Welfare Spay Neuter Clinic (AWC), to offer low-cost spay/neuter surgery services to area animal shelters, humane societies and rescue groups, and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services to stray and feral-cat caregivers. In 2012, 6,317 animals were sterilized through our

Animal Welfare Clinic, with 5,013 being free-roaming, community cats who came through our TNR program. Additionally, we offer trap rental services and education about humane trapping and colony management. The AWC allows us to continue to widen our circle of compassion and collaboration by providing a proactive, life-saving solution to overpopulation and euthanasia in our area.

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Our Centennial

The love affair with animals and the Cleveland Animal Protective League began at a very young age for our new board chairperson, Laura Koballa Hudak. After years of pet grasshoppers, lightning bugs, bunnies, gerbils, parakeets, and tropical fish, the 5th grader finally convinced her parents she was ready for a puppy. They made their way to the APL and adopted a young Chihuahua/Terrier pup they named Muffin. For more than 15 years, Muff brought endless joy and laughter to the entire Koballa family!

Laura currently lives in Brecksville

with her husband Dan and their three dogs, Griffin, Elliot and Buddy, who were all adopted from the APL. Laura has served on the Cleveland APL’s Board of Directors since 2005, and she and Dan are dog enrichment volunteers, walking dogs on Saturday mornings.

Laura’s day job as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Team NEO, a regional economic development organization, allows her to focus on her other favorite subject, Northeast Ohio. Laura’s other philanthropic and civic activities include the

Cleveland Leadership Center, the Northeast Ohio Minority Supplier Developer Council, and The Club at Key Tower.

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Community News

Cooper, a 10-year-old black Lab mix, was adopted from a shelter when he was very young, and had lived his whole life with the same family. In October 2012, when that family’s circumstances changed and they were unable to take care of Cooper, they turned to the APL for help in finding him a good home.

Cooper, a beautiful black dog with a dusting of white on his toes and his muzzle, quickly became a volunteer favorite. Everyone was drawn to his gentle nature and sweet face. Some of those volunteers even “sponsored” him by contributing to his adoption fee.

Greg and Jean LeFevre came to the APL to meet Cooper after their daughter-in-law forwarded his picture to them. Empty-nesters after their grand-dog moved out, the LeFevres weren’t sure the time was right for another dog. Still, after seeing Cooper’s picture, they felt the need to meet him.

“We came to APL already knowing we wanted Cooper … We didn’t look at any other dogs,” Jean says. But Jean was worried that Cooper was still missing his previous owners. “When we made our visit

in the room with the glass-wall windows to the outside, all Cooper did was look out the window … honestly, it seemed as though he was still looking for his family … but we knew we wanted him.” The LeFevres adopted Cooper that day.

As part of the adoption process, Cooper was assessed under the ASPCA®’s Meet Your Match™ (MYM) program. MYM™ is a personality assessment tool developed by Dr. Emily Weiss of the ASPCA® that assesses owners and potential pets by looking at the animal’s behavior and interests, and matching them to an adopter’s preferences. Cooper’s MYM™ type was a Constant Companion. In MYM™ terms, that means he was a dog in search of an “emotionally secure, mutually satisfying, low-maintenance relationship.” For the LeFevres, it was a prediction of the role Cooper was to play in his new home.

While Cooper has claimed several comfortable spots in his new home, including two beds and a couch from which he can keep an eye on the neighborhood, he’s happiest riding along with Jean in the LeFevre’s van, “where he’s a very, very good boy.” Cooper travels with Jean to visit her mom and play with his canine “cousin,” Jean’s mother’s Shitzu. “My mom loves him and wants him to come back.”

“He’s an amazingly sweet old fellow, as you all assured us,” Jean reports. “He, indeed, is my constant companion.”

A Gentle Dog Finds His Happily Ever After

Enter the 2014 Pet Calendar ContestIf your adorable furry friend is star material, then don’t miss the chance to feature them in the 2014 Cleveland APL pet calendar honoring our area’s much-beloved pets. To enter the contest and get all instructions, visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call 216-377-1628 for more information.

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The Second Annual Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon will take place on WKYC Channel 3 on Friday, March 8 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by “Live on Lakeside’s” Michael Cardamone, this event will bring together the community and inspire viewers to help the thousands of animals that will come through the Cleveland APL’s doors this year.

Tune in between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and see vignettes that will showcase the diverse and meaningful work the APL does to rescue, heal, nurture, adopt, and advocate for animals in need.

All funds raised during the telethon will benefit the Cleveland APL.

Save the Date!

WKYC and the Cleveland APL present:

Become a Q Cash Captain, Kid, or School

Our 8th Annual Pledge for Pets Radiothon will take place on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. During these two exciting days, Fee’s Kompany, Q104’s morning show team, will broadcast live from the APL to raise money and tell heartwarming stories of the animals we help—and of the special people who rescue, rehabilitate, and adopt them.

Leading up to the Radiothon, you can be a part of making a big difference in the lives of animals-in-need by signing up to be a “Q Cash Captain.” Q Cash Captains collect Doggy Dollars and Kitty Kash from their families, friends and co-workers, helping the animals at the APL in the process!

Children under the age of 18 can sign up to be “Q Cash Kids,” and

schools can get involved, too, by becoming a “Q Cash School.” Q Cash Schools can consist of classes, grades, or the entire school. The top Q Cash School group will win an assembly with Q104’s Fee’s Kompany morning show team, Joe Thomas of the Cleveland Browns, and his wife, Annie. The top Q Cash Captain and Q Cash Kid fundraisers will win very cool prizes too!! A kick-off party for the Radiothon will be held for all Q Cash Captains, and a guest, at the Primate, Cats and Aquatic Building at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m.

It is easy to get involved! Sign up NOW at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call 216-377-1628 and be a part of creating happy endings for our furry friends!

The Second Annual Fur-Get-Me-Not Telethon Sponsored by Stautzenberger College

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Help Make a Difference for Homeless Animals!

Save the Date!

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Community News

Thank You So Much!

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Quicken LoansA very special “thank you” goes to Quicken Loans for choosing the Cleveland APL to be the beneficiary of its annual charity drive in November. According to Matthew Rogers, Regional Vice President of Mortgage Banking, even though Quicken Loans is committed to giving back to all sorts of worthy charities, this was the first time his group chose an animal charity, and we are so glad they did! His team presented APL staff members with a check for $26,305 in December!

The Quicken Loans team collected items from the APL’s wish list and held contests that raised money. And, because Matt’s group achieved their department’s business goals, they earned $25,000 from the Quicken Loans family to donate to their charity of choice.

Matt, who has adopted two dogs from the APL, summed up Quicken Loans’ efforts by saying, “The APL is a truly great organization that cares about those who can’t help themselves, and I am proud to know that we are able to make a difference for them and the animals they support. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you do.” No Matt, thank you and Quicken Loans for your support of our animals!

APL staff members April Clark (far left) and Judy Hunter (center) with Matthew Rogers, Janaye Johnson and Jennifer Miller from Quicken Loans.

Barley HouseFor hosting Tailgating parties before each Browns home game to benefit charities. The APL was the beneficiary of two of the parties. APL volunteers sold raffle tickets for a chance to win two signed items from Cleveland Browns players Joe Thomas and Joe Haden. Thanks to the “Browns Backers” and to “92.3 The Fan” for helping to promote our fund-raising efforts during the event.

Bob Evans Community FundraiserDine to Make a DifferenceDuring the month of May, the Bob Evans in Brook Park on Brookpark Road, asked the community to bring a pet food donation for the Cleveland APL and get a free sundae! On May 26, Bob Evans donated 15% of its sales from the flyers patrons brought into the restaurant. Rover, the APL mobile adoptions unit, was also on site with adoptable animals.

Crocker ParkFor hosting its annual Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest. Nearly 150 dogs attended the event.

Fighting Chance Records, LLCFor hosting a 12-hour donation drive at the Lakewood Public Library this past December. The APL was one of four nonprofits to be the recipient of monetary and in-kind donations.

Inner Bliss Yoga StudioFor hosting a Yoga class followed by an open studio Art Walk featuring local artists. Proceeds from the Yoga class were donated to the APL.

Ruby Tuesday — North OlmstedFor hosting a Ruby Tuesday GiveBack Event in November. Guests dining the night of the event presented a GiveBack Flyer and the APL received 20% of the sales from their check.

Thanks to the generosity and efforts of everyone involved in these events, more than $29,507 was raised to help the Cleveland APL and our animals.

We also appreciate all of the in-kind donations we have received from our friends and supporters.

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For dates and times, visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org.

The Cleveland APL’s animals are fed Hill’s® Science Diet® pet food.

Making a Difference

Cat Cage SponsorsAnonymous Ruthie Boris and David KirbishBitsy and Kevin CashWilliam A. ChilcoteDavid Downing – Financial PlannerMarianne EggettCyndi L. FazioChristine GillNancy HansenAnita KrivisJacqueline LasikMary-Blair MatejczykDenise and Michael MerrittLouise Mosher Jeff and Dawn PenningtonPETCO FoundationMarion PetrasBarbara Philibert and Dennis SmithPatricia A. PooleGayle and Don PrebisJoyce RussoLynn Schieda, Heather Schieda and Jill Schieda

Jean and Fred SchulzeJaymie ShankerGreg and Cindy SongerJetse Sprey and Sarah MatthewsKathy TatmanElizabeth VogleWilliam Watterson and Melissa RichmondMichele and Seth WhitePatrick M. Zohn

Dog Cage SponsorsAnonymousCarol Blixen and Jack WilsonCleveland IndiansElsie B. FerusAnthony and Mary FotiNancy HansenSharon HarveyMildred R. HobartDaniel and Laura HudakJudy HunterHuntington BankDoug and Lynn Hutchinson

Eileen JudgeDon and Joan KimmelLa BodegaBecky and Phil LangerPamela MeyerDebra PejeauDebbi and Jeff PerryAva Joyce PetersonFred Pompeani & Beth AndrusKay and Bill RannellsMichael D. Reep, MD, & Wyatt ClarkJeff Ritter and Joseph PedroGretchen SchulerLinda ShawThe Speer FamilyMargaret StanardCharles G. Winans

Small Mammal Cage SponsorIrma Laszlo

See the back page of Pet Patter for more information about becoming a 2013 Cage Sponsor.

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Thank you to the 2012 Cage Sponsors!We are so grateful for the support from the following friends who showed their commitment to our animals during 2012 by sponsoring a cage:

Adoption Hours: Monday through Friday11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.

Animal Surrender Hours (Intake): Monday through Friday10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday Closed

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The following tribute gifts were received between October 2012 and December 2012.

A gift of $50 or more is recognized in Pet Patter.

Tribute donations are a very special way to remember and honor loved ones and pets. Notification will be sent to whomever you ask us to notify.

In Memory ofIndividual:

Linda Lou Angelo Shaky Ray and BarbConstance Hope Axelrod JPMorgan Chase BankCynthia M. Barron George and Sharon Kimmich, Lauren Reid CristElmer Brant Debbie and Frank KolarPamela Bukovecky Cheryl Beal, The Bolton-Pratt Company, Ronald and JoAnn Dudik, James Gaygan, Ann Kall, Oberlin Golf Club CompanyRoberta Busse William J. Busse, Robert and Beverly LedermanEdward P. Cawley Gwen SargentRutie Coleman Bob and Julie WarsheskieEugene F. Cowper, Jr. Whiskers and RalphDorothy May Dauenhauer Charles and Debra Cerankosky, Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Heibel, Karen and Terry O’Brien, Brian Pavella and The Sherwin Williams Store Operations TeamWilliam English Kellie SteynsDiane Falk George HasmanRita Faroh Betsy Fox and Randy PinnowMary Ann Fathe Laurie FatheCathy Anne Fekete Sprok Michael and Terry TurnerCathy Anne Fekete Sprok for Christmas John and Melanie GibbonsDiane Ferris George and Alberta MarriottMarion Friedberg Joanne and George MrozRichard W. “Tracy” Frye Michael FryeMarjorie A. Garrett Chuck Ammerman and GENEX Services, Ohio Office, Edith and Carl Anderson, Jeanne Buhler, Douglas and Karen Cooper, Richard and Marjorie E. Garrett, Ed and Marty Kennedy, Mike and Kathy Smith, Dr. and Mrs. Manuel ValeraMark Gelofsack Forest City Erectors, Inc. Scott Gerenger Charles Lovett, Clifford HoyJack Gerson, Sr Alice Amos, Stacey Beste, Glenn Gerson and Jack William Gerson, Kathryn Ellis, The Bananas - Luane Lasky, Joyce Adams, Evie Burnham, Karen Fretter, Carole Nicolosi, Florence Sable and Jean Sommer

Arlice Richard Gibbs Joe and Marilyn Trabaccone and Beulah Sue DelGrossoFrances Carol Gockel Jeff and Sandie Fine, Laura C. Gockel, William H. Gockel, Barbara Rosenberg, Frederick and Jean SchulzeMartha R. “Marty” Gomersall Madelyn M. KorandaVivian C. Grossman The Richard E. Jacobs Group, Inc., Eric and Jane Nord FoundationTim Groves Barbara GrovesWilliam C. Harvey Lorraine C. HarveyMildred R. Hobart Sharon Zilli and Susan SalisburyMax Hogan Herb GoulderDan Holt Amy DoeringerDennis “Big Den” Hovan Jay and Jean RoundsMary Jakimiak Rose Marie AnthonyJoey Beth L. StevensonTara Jones Camp RuninmuckMaia Kats Gary, Sue, Elizabeth and Mort Stark, Meghan and Andy YarnellEdward J. Knecht Christine HutterCaroline Kovar Heritage Hill Condo AssociationNatalie “Nettie” Kozub Margaret A. Blakemore, Chris and Laura DePiero, Alfred TalvolaJoan Krava Karen KravaJohn L. Kukolvic MaryAnn and Keith Hagans, Frank and Doris Kocet, Jim and Jerri Kurka, Gary Rizk and Shawn Knieriem, Fraternal Order of Eagles - Auxiliary No. 3505, Julia Kukolvic, Mike and Sheryl Whalen and FamilyMadelyn and Fred Ludwig Deborah LudwigDonna Gail Magerko Norma FinkMarny Maloney Oatey CompanyHelen Marsh Susan SeitzRalph and Eleanor Matt Carol Matejcik LogarRichard McMullen Linda McMullenGoldie Mihaly Ernest MihalyIrvana “Nan” Miller William and Marie Carle, Marla ZelinskyRobert J. Minarek Mary Ann MinarekRandall G. Minnis Gloria, Bucky, Bruce and Debby ShewitzJennings Moss Mr. and Mrs. John Yungmann

Lisa Mutschler Scott and Mary Puglise, Westgate SunocoVirginia L. Nicolli Steve and Nancy RohalNancy A. O’Neill Ronald B. CohenDorothy “Buzzie” Parker Gates Denise and Rich BearSandy Press AnonymousEda Ragan Renee Kibler

Robert Ramlow Jane Addis, Greg and Flake Barber, Tammy and Kerry Cunnion, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fatica, Laura Fitch and the Solon High School English Department, Julie Gronlund, Gretchen Harnick, The Kippley Family, Robin Mayer, Audrey and Tom Stull, Alisa Tolliver, Kim and Ed VeovichMary Lou Raskaus Jerome RaskausRobert Maxwell Richardson, III Harriet GannonBetty Rinaldi Dan and Laura VeneskeyLillian Rothacker Carole A. MalburgFrank Ruff Richard Dye, Cheryl and Bill LoughleyDr. James D. Schieda Heather Schieda, Jill J. Schieda, Lynn SchiedaJoseph A. Schwab Richard and Diane Costas, Jerome and Debbie MillerEsther Shwartz Edie LewisTimothy J. Slominsky Theresa Martin-Krueger and Guy KruegerPaul A. Sobel Julie FranchukSophie Nancy and Doug CharneyHenry Speeth Gail L. GrayIrene Spirko Marcine and Andrew Kawac, Kenneth and Ruth Kocar, Irene Kocsis, F. Rush McKnight, Eileen Racey, Linda Reinker, Valerie Sachs, Kathleen E. Spirko, Alan R. Stephenson, Donald, Sue and Roger WallerRichard B. Steuer Marjorie MelamedDick Strauss Kay RogersLorene K. Tatem Morris Lynne TatemMary Thomas Mary WolfeEdward A. Waller Edward and Gwyn BurkeKarl Ellis Ware American Tank and Fabricating Company, Joe and Dorothy Rudolph, The Ware FoundationSuzanne Wheeler Cleveland Ohio Appeals OfficePatricia M. “Pat” Wick John and Betsy RothPatricia Rose Wick Mike WickTom Witmer Alan and Joni LichtinAndy Wolf Steve and Diane WhartonJohn and Ruby Worrells The Family of John and Ruby WorrellsJackie Roberts Zaccaro Deborah SchartmanJohn A. Zarzeczny Patricia Blair, Nurenberg Paris Heller & McCarthyLuis D. Zath and Zachary Butterfield Debra Butterfield

In Memory ofAnimal:Ace Rich and Sheila HenryAngel Lynn PumphreyAngus Sharon HarveyArthur Michael Manocchio and FamilyAtticus Pamela PantagesBailey Colleen P. BattleBarrington Patricia DillonBear and Skippy Will and Jeanne IvancicBeauregard Lee Paul and Cheryl CramerBecka, Sunny and Jessica Suzanne Pare and Jeff SternBella Elizabeth KimmelBooBoo Laurel M. TothBrie Edward WilkinsonBuckeye Ann Rose, Dennis and Susan Rose

Buddah Philip and Cheryl FratalonieBuddy Camus Chris Connors and FamilyBunts Samuel RomanC. C. Pam and Marissa MeyerCajun Julia, John and Jack SullivanCasey and Riley Jeff and Debbi PerryCasper Dezember Bill and Ann ZabkarChance The Haynes FamilyCharlie Ross Patricia Ross and Tony DemkoCharlie, Duchess and Lucky Anitra and Debbie BlunschiCharna Dr. Susan Arastoozad Ludington and Swavek HaduchChessie and Tasha Lorenz LeopoldChuck and Clyde Patty and Jon NagyChumley The Miller FamilyCody Boy Clarence and Terry JandeckaCooper Andrew Powers and Lyndsey DepaulDerby and Covie Marjory Craft and Carolyn ShepherdDino and Quincy Roger C. and Ruth E. WilliamsDobe, Kenny and Baby Chase, Elle and Esti BrennanDomino Kathy TatmanDuke Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sheaves-BeinDutch Eckert Molly WelleEliot Nordson CorporationThe Forte Family “Girls” Greg and Cathy ForteFred Susan ReusserFuzzy Carmella CoiaGeorgia Mildred S. FosterGray and Sebastian Mr. and Mrs. James StaryGuinness Ketti Finneran and Madison BrownHamilton Hawk Brett Shaheen and Karen Thompson-ShaheenJa Ja Christine Marciniak and Martin StrelauJack, Bailey and Toby Bob and Georgene GoddardJake Connors Chris ConnorsJasper Lynn PumphreyJay Alfred CahenJC Jackie Lynn OstruhJester Cynthia L. SlezakJoey Jo Jo Jr. Paul and Kriss GlattJozu Malou and Fred MonagoK.C. and Tootie Cathy MagnusKatie, Sunny and AnnaBelle Carol WilsonKenai Patrick M. ZohnLady Laura MartinLilly Eggett Marianne E. EggettLindsay Lynn PumphreyLucas as a Christmas gift for David and Carole Carr Joe Garry and David FrazierLucky Seta Tchobanian and FamilyMadison Jeffrey BrancheMaggie Paul and Janis DiCorletoMaggie Anthony and Mary FotiMaggie KeyBank Foundation, Michael MurphyMalcolm Karen KeaMandy and Hannah Barry and Cheryl deBockMandy Chang Liza Chang and Jack SoongMax and Jake Tom and Natalie Rumbaugh

Tributes

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Michael Judith Hunter, Dawn Smith-PenningtonMick Harley, Jax, Sundae, and SmokeyMing Michele and Seth WhiteMink Laura MartinMissy, Gypsy and Shannon Albert and Barbara KovalikMister Six Donna FoxMisty Steve KurrentMisty Bubar Barbara PhilibertMolly Dick and Marilyn PaulsonMr. Chips Eileen JudgeMunchkin Frederick and Jean SchulzeNadia and Duke Bill and Kay RannellsNicki, Jake, Scrap, Harley, Sammy and Max AnonymousNikki and Noelle Frances D. AdamsNorman Michael Dacar and Shauna GriffinOllie Bishop Dominion Foundation Matching Gift ProgramOscar Shaw Judith HolbrookPal Nancy CareyPera Brian Ewart and William McHenryPetunia Herbert and Janice ScibbePheebee for Christmas Vivian WileyPhoebe Snow Margaret StanardPluto Zabkar Bill and Ann ZabkarPunkin The Ferry Family FoundationRiley Lynn PumphreyRiley Stacy SchmotzerRiley and Ziggy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. KellerRobert Earl Vogle Becky Vogle, Margaret KleinRocky Joan BruchRocky Carrie DavisRon - Cage 41 Daniel and Kathryn Zielaski

Roscoe Bitto Mary Beth and Bob PeshekRosie Jill StanleySabrina Colleen H. R. RogelSadie AnonymousSamantha Stephen and Karen CrandallSamantha, Webster, Dugan, Bailey and Emily Sandra KocsisSammy Eric and Christine BurkholderSantiago Tri-C’s Marketing and Communications DepartmentSchuyler as a Christmas gift for Maeva McGuire Joe Garry and David FrazierScout Toni MillerScrappy and Woody Mildred Forbes BealShelby Mangan Dorothy ManganSherman and Alex Mr. and Mrs. Roger BoehnleinSmokey and The Bandit David and Jane Carter

Snickers Mark McDonaldSpanky Ron and Mary Jo BartkoSpots and Socks Linda McMullenStella Lyndsey DePaul and Andrew PowersSukki Barbara PhilibertSunny Craig and Hillary HallTallico Perry Doug, Deb, Amanda and Laura PerryTeddi Megan and Amy EllisTess, Bubba, Scout, Zoe and Spencer Barbara GrovesTheodore and Opan Paulette WellsTundra Gockel Laura C. GockelTyler, Duece III and Sassy Kenneth and Carol BakosWalter Christine OblakWillie, Biff, Sam and Clover Margaret HolubZack and Max Carol L. PriorZoe Chambers Robert and Lorene Varley

In Honor ofIndividual:

Alex and Danny Mary-Blair MatejczykKaren Allport’s special Birthday John and Pat ZangerleCharles Bailin Mark Bailin and the Bernstein FamilyMeredith Barney and Mike Dudiak for Christmas Paula Moore and Howard HallSydney Brown’s Birthday Kristy Brown, Shannon LoukElizabeth Camus Chris Connors and FamilyBitsy Cash Kevin and Beth CashBeth Cejer Carol Schreck and Jim WilliamsMargaret Coleman for Christmas Ernest MihalyTina Conway Reit Management and ResearchCuddles & Care Pet Sitting Susan ReusserDetroit Dover Animal Hospital Susan ReusserBen DiLuzio Colleen GalofaroKris Dixon Patricia LeeboveGreg and EB Donley Arnold and Karen HayesEmily A. Drake AnonymousErik Eckert Molly WelleSam and Cathy Farmakidis for Christmas Anne Farmakidis and Kevin HurstRich and Nora Fennessy Pamela Carrington and Douglas WiesenGene Filipow as a Christmas gift Alice BrownRichard Frye Michael FryeMr. and Mrs. Barry Gabel George and Jackie AshmunThe amazing people at Gateway Animal Clinic Susan Berger and Robert BrownSue and Bill Gauntner Joe and Laurie KuligChristine Gill Kimberly RhoadsSam Giusto’s Birthday Anonymous, Friends of Sam Giusto

Jane Glaubinger’s Birthday Arielle P. KozloffDiane Grabowski Brian Ewart and William McHenryBecky Grunick Langer Laura J. MimuraLinda and Bill Harper Sherrie and Dave WeitzenhofTracy Haught Theresa SmithKaren Donley-Hayes and Arnold Hayes Gregory and Elizabeth DonleyEsther Hazlet Ronald LewisJudy Hunter Nancy and Dave CockleyJean Jacobsen Marian MortonMarilyn Kabb AnonymousOlga Kaluszyk for Christmas Secret SantaMargaret Kelleher’s Birthday Carol Kelleher and Dan EngelLaura Koballa Laura J. MimuraCandy Koslen, Leslie Farinacci and New Image Photography’s extraordinary services Jeffrey and Traci EarhartArielle Kozloff’s Birthday Dr. Jane GlaubingerLaPlante/Ruhlman Wedding Ryan and Tesse RuhlmanMary LaRiccia Judy LaRiccia-GrantDr. Barry Long and the staff of Maple Heights Animal Hospital Sadie and Lily KordalskiLori and David Diane Burgin and David HuttStacy Marino Kelly Gifford, Michele Tyers and the Tyers girlsMr. and Mrs. Guy Mascio for Christmas Ruth FazekasEleanor Mendenhall Sandra MendenhallScott Needham Colleen GalofaroSue Osborne Eric and Shana RaymondVeronica, Joe, Joel and Elissa Palczer Justin Ternes and FamilyJennifer Pauken and Jen Estes Natalie and George AtaDr. and Mrs. Jeff Pennington for Christmas Dr. and Mrs. Phillip PenningtonAda Pesch William ClaspySue Pollitz’s Birthday The Pollitz-Kalb Family of MassachusettsLaura Porto’s commitment to the APL Michelle ColemanPrebis Family for Christmas Don and Gayle PrebisJoan Rosenthal and Ilah Adkins Susan Berger and Robert BrownCarol and Larry Ross Patricia Ross and Tony DemkoCarol Saluppo Julia KorbSamantha Ann RoseLois Sanders-Duda Staff of the Medical Mutual Healthcare Finance DepartmentShayna Sharpe Allen HartEmily Smith Emmet SmithStacy and Ron Smith Ray and Rachel VitalSophie Harry and Suzanne SilverArlene Steuer as a Christmas Gift Arlene B. Steuer’s employeesStephanie Super The PPG Give Volunteer ProgramThe University Hospital Credentialing Department Management Team Barbara Warstler

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Truchon Edward WilkinsonRichard A. Vadnal Richard L. VadnalMarilyn Vinick Mikaela VinickMarianne Wagner as a Christmas gift JoEllen WalkerDave Walchanowicz Mark and Julianne SturikJoEllen Walker for Christmas Marianne WagnerWeiss Susan Bassi BrownLeo Zanotti’s 8th Birthday Leo Zanotti’s Friends and FamilyChris Zarafi and Susan Zanetti Sharon Harvey

In Honor ofAnimal:

Abigail, Bertie and Cosmo Sarah BellesAll homeless pets Jeff and Sarah KirkAll of the dogs I have owned or fostered Jack BarchetAngus, my best feathered friend Deborah VonAltB.A.C.H Lynn PumphreyBeaney Charles WinansBeau Dawn and Jeff PenningtonBella, LeBron and Paul Walter and Linda BeardsleyBenny Irene KirschenbaumBuster Wong Mona and Vincent WongCasey Carrie RendziakCoco Christopher and Vanessa HigginsDaisy and Pedro Madaline A. MuradEllie Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott FordJenna Daryl and Karen EdwardsLil Cat Lynn PumphreyMaggie Judith StryffelerMaybelle William B. Watterson and Melissa K. RichmondMillie and Willie Barry and Sam GabelMoxi Joyce M. RussoMurphy Lynn PumphreyOlivia Nordson CorporationRoberto and Trebor Becky VogleRocky Road Mr. and Mrs. Marc DamoulakisSammy Nicole MonachinoSarge and Graffiti Kurt, Kristin, Aidan, Meara and Rowan KoenigsbergerScruffy Eric and Christine BurkholderTigger Carrie DavisTyke Jack Wilson and Carol BlixenVan Michael and Sara WordenZak Andrew BarchetZoe Stacia Yerico

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( ) Yes, I would like to honor my beloved pet(s) as we celebrate 100 years of happy endings at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

*� One 6”x 6” Panel (1 photo, approximately 100 words): $2,500 per year.

*� One 12”x 6” Panel (1 or 2 photos, approximately 250 words): $5,000 per year.

* Each panel will be customized to fit photos and text provided.

2013 Cleveland Animal Protective LeagueCentennial Wall Sponsorship Program

Please print all information.

Name_________________________________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________________________________

City________________________________________________________ State_______ ZIP____________________

Phone: Home ( ) _____________________ Work ( ) ____________________ Cell ( )_______________

E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

I am enclosing a check for $____________ made payable to the Cleveland APL.

Please charge $____________ to my ____Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover _____

Account #_____________________________________ Expiration Date_____________

Name as appears on credit card__________________________________________________________________

Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.

Example of a 6”x 6” panelthat would appear on theCentennial Wall above.

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h history of serving the animals of the Greater Cleveland l of the Greaterhistory rich , we know we have so many things to celebrate. But, hings t celebrwe karea,

truly, it all boils down to one very simple thing … each andand ltruly,every happy ending that has been created over 100 yeaars for adopted animals and their people.

Our Centennial Wall not only celebrates our history, it also y celebrallows you to honor the happy ending you made with your ppy ending you madedog, cat or other furry friend. If you choose to sponsor a end. If you choose to sppanel of our Centennial Wall, you may include a photo of l Wall, you may ude ayour best friend and tell his or her story. This sponsorship is ell his or her stor This sporenewable every year.

At the Cleveland Animal Protective League, healthy friendly leveland Animal Protective League, healthy frieanimals stay with us until they are adopted. There is never anim s until they are adopted T

it to the amount of time that they can be with us. a limits to our Second Chance Program, we’re also providing Thanks o our Senal medical care to an increasing number of animals additio al medica

reatable injuries and illnesses, which means they may with tre ble injwith us for a little while longer than usual. Your support be wit us for a

of our Centennial Wall will allow us to continue to care for of ou entenniaall the animals who pass through our doors waiting for their mals wa the ani

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The Cleveland Animal Protective League lovingly cares for thousands of homeless, injured and abused animals each year. For some, their cage at the APL, complete with a warm bed, toys, plenty of food and water, and lots of TLC, is the only “home” they have ever known. For others, it’s a temporary home until they find the love of another family. For all of them, it’s the reason they’re getting a second chance. Our annual cage

sponsors bring hope and comfort to our animals while they wait for their future mom or dad to adopt them and take them home—

permanently. We ask that you help us to provide all of the care and love they need while they are with us by becoming a cage sponsor.

Your cage sponsorship will be recognized with a plaque on a cage in our cat, dog or small mammal adoption center areas. You may choose to make your cage sponsorship in honor or in memory of a special pet or person or you may choose to advertise your business. Cage sponsorships are renewable every year.

At the Cleveland Animal Protective League, healthy, friendly animals stay with us until they are adopted.

We all know a cage in a shelter is not a permanent home, but with your cage sponsorship, we can make it a temporary home away from home until they have one of

their own by providing all the care that is needed—and that they so rightfully deserve.

For cage sponsorship opportunities please see above.

Become A Cage Sponsor! Until They Find Their New Home and Family...

2013 CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE ANNUAL CAGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM( ) Yes, I would like to sponsor a cage at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.

Dog Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,500 per cage per year. Cat Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,200 per cage per year.Small Mammal Cage Sponsorship: ❑ $1,000 per cage per year.

Please print all information.

Name Address

City State ZIP

Phone: Home ( ) Work ( )

Cell ( ) E-mail Address:

❑ I am enclosing a check for $ made payable to the Cleveland APL.

❑ Please charge $ to my ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover

Account # Expiration Date

Name as it appears on credit card

Donor name to appear on plaque:

This sponsorship is in ❑ honor or ❑ memory of , who is a ❑ pet or ❑ person

Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.

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