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EXCRUCIATING PAIN:THE STORY OF CALLIOPEBy Bill Suro, VMD
Ifirst saw Calliope on the 13th of January. I’m pretty surethat she was named for the Greek goddess, not themusic maker on a merry-go-round, but she didn’t look
like any kind of goddess when I first saw her. In fact, thelast words I heard when I was starting to enter the waitingroom to meet Calliope and her owner, was a sarcastic,“Good luck with that case!”
Calliope at that point was a puny 5-month-old Great Danethat had to be carried into the MaxFund Wellness Clinicbecause she couldn’t walk or stand on her own. When Icommented on how pitiful she looked, Megan, her owner,said that I should have seen her on Christmas Eve whenCalliope was taken to an emergency clinic. At that point,she was shrieking in pain, and the doctor there hintedbroadly that euthanasia might be appropriate.
As I looked at her (on cortisone plus three of the most potentpain killers we have) all the joints in her four legs wereswollen to three times normal size and so painful that shewouldn’t allow us to feel her joints, and she wouldn’t standup. Calliope had a rare congenital disease of large breeddogs called HOV (an acronym for a long compound Latinscientific name for the disease that causes the growing puppyto attack its own joint tissues.) In fifty six years of veterinarypractice Calliope represented the worst case of HOV that Ihave ever seen.
Thank goodness for laser therapy. In the good old days Iwould not even have had the medicines that Calliope wason now, much less something to cure the problem. Andeven with laser it took a while. But Megan noticed markedimprovement after each laser treatment, from the firsttreatment on. After the second treatment, she would sit upon her own and started eating on her own.
After the third treatment, Calliope could get up and movearound. After the fourth treatment she was moving freelyand beginning to become like herself again. After the fifthtreatment, she was able to go upstairs. After the sixth treatment,Calliope was on her own outdoors. After the seventh treatment,we had to restrain her activity. You see how gratifying theprogress was. One by one we were able to stop the narcoticsand the cortisone while continuing laser.
It took almost two months of laser treatment before thehuge wrist and heel joints started to return to normal sizeand feel; exactly three months before we could be sure thatthe wrists were going to be straight again. She is now a normal,severely spoiled Great Dane puppy who looks and acts thatway. She has grown from 36 pounds to 76 pounds in thosethree months and has a definite mind of her own. Originallyshe was a passive lump who looked like she couldn’t careless if she survived.
Calliope didn’t just survive, she is thriving AND she is aliving inspiration to us all.
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FROM THE WORLD OF GUSBy Gus Suro
The news today is not so much about me, but aboutDad. He asked me to tell you what is happening inhis career, most of which happened before I was born.
Raised in the Maryland suburbs of Washington D.C.,Dad went to college at Penn State, where he got abachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science. Then hewent to the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) to gethis veterinary degree.
After four years of practice in the suburbs ofPhiladelphia, Dad moved with his wife and family toDenver. He worked for other vets for four yearsbefore buying a practice in Lakewood with two otheryoung veterinarians. Over the years he bought outthe other two so that he now owned AndersonAnimal Hospital by himself, with four associates.
In 1988, he and his new wife, Nanci, started theMaxFund which has been their primary focus eversince. Nanci, who has been the driving force andExecutive Director from the beginning is still theDirector. Dad, who has been balancing being a veterinarian and being the Medical Director ofMaxFund is now retiring from being a staff veterinarianat the MaxFund Wellness Center. He will still go tothe clinic to consult on different cases, laser treatments,and general health of the animals in the shelters.
I don’t know what all that means, but Dad told me towrite that the news of his demise is premature. Hesaid that this was a quote from another writer likemyself. I hope that you understand this whole thingbetter than I do.
AMAZON SHOPPERS!Smile and Help MaxFund!
Do you shop on Amazon? If so, you can help MaxFund’sdogs and cats by using the smile.amazon.com link tomake your Amazon purchases! Here’s all you need to do:
• Go to www.smile.amazon.com• Enter and save MaxFund (it will show up as “The
Maxfund, Inc.”) as your charity• Remember to start from the www.smile.amazon.com
link each and every time you shop at Amazon!
Follow these easy steps, and Amazon will donate 0.5% ofyour eligible purchases to MaxFund! MaxFund receives adirect deposit from Amazon quarterly of Amazon Smiledonations. Let’s make those donations add up!
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IS YOUR BUGGY BUGGING OUT?Has your spirited steed become a broken-down nag?
Is your sports car on continuous medical reserve? Or is your SUV no longer sporty or utilitarian?
CONSIDER DONATINGthe vehicle to MaxFund
No fuss, no muss, AND get a tax deduction for the price it sells for with no haggling.
Call the MaxFund at (720) 266-6081____________________
Visit us on the web at:www.maxfund.orgEditor & Layout
Carolyn VenardContributing Writers
Bill Suro, VMDIlene JohnsonAngel IresonBarbara WellerTami Tanoue
Distribution3,953 Unaudited Circulation
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.
MaxFund Animal Adoption Center720 West 10th Avenue | Denver, Colorado 80204
Phone (720) 266-6081www.maxfung.org
Wellness Clinic (303) 595-0532www.maxfundclinic.org
PAW PRINTS | May 20163
Hi All,
Like I said last month I am ready to go camping but what am I doing, nothing but watching the weather.Mom and Dad decided that now is a good time to redo the garage! Gizmo and I are really curious abouthow it will look, as it has always been a great place to wander around and discover things. Mom says thatit will be great–neat, clean and tidy (whatever that is). Somehow it just doesn’t sound like very much fun.Right now Mom and Dad are both working on the garage every day and we are not getting our daytimesnuggle time. I am feeling very grumpy and Gizmo is ignoring them when they do come in. We will tellyou what we think of this garage stuff when everything is completed.
Here’s an update on human baby. She is still not doing much, but she has finally gotten up on all fours.Not sure why because she is a 2-legger; at least that is what they told us. Maybe she is broken or something.However she doesn’t go forward or backward, she just rocks back and forth. It is a good thing they bringthe food to her or she would starve.
Oh, Oh, Dad mentioned taking the motorhome cover off next weekend! All may not be lost.
See you next month.Your Cat Reporter, Snoopy
A CAT’S UNIVERSEby Snoopy & Gizmo
HOT RODHot Rod is a charming Shepherd mix
boy. He is quite the teddy bear dog thatloves to be loved on.
KRINGLEKringle is a handsome
Chesapeake Bay Retriever mixboy. He is a gentle soul.
CHARMCharm is a very charming girl. Shelikes getting pets and attention. A
very pretty and friendly kitty.
ROCKYRocky is a handsome Rottweiler
mix. They are known to be obedient and devoted to humans.
BIG BOYBig Boy is a sweet, young giantboy. He loves to play with toysand lounge around in the sun.
TWIGGYTwiggy is a young girl who lovesto get attention. Ok around kids
and dogs.
CLOVERClover is very shy and scared.
Would love to go home with herbrother, Spade.
HEAVENHeaven is a sweet girl that lovesto have her ears scratched. She
loves to sunbathe.
YOGIYogi is a dapper Chow Chow mix boy.He is still spry and loves to be outside
when the weather is nic.
PAW PRINTS | May 20164
Adopt a LifelongCompanion
and a Friend Forever
PAW PRINTS | May 20165
HUMP DAY IS HELP DAYMax Fund has partnered with Keller Bros. Auto Repairin Littleton to help your oil changes do more!
At Keller Bros., every Hump Day is Help Day! EveryWednesday and Thursday, Keller Bros. will donate $5from EVERY full-priced oil change to MaxFund.
Now your preventative maintenance goes further – notonly will you be able to keep your vehicle safely on theroad, you’ll also be supporting the dogs and cats youlove and the services offered by MaxFund.
Keller Bros. selected MaxFund because of the amazingwork the organization is able to achieve – as the onlyno-kill shelter providing food, homes, and vet care foranimals in need.
Every animal deserves love and care to lead the life Godintended. And just as animals need food, your car needsoil to run. Visit Keller Bros. Auto Repair in Littleton foryour next oil change and support MaxFund! Call 303-347-1010 to schedule your oil change or stop by theauto shop in Littleton on a Wednesday or Thursday,and help make a bigger impact for MaxFund – thanksfor your support!
LUCKY MUTT STRUT UPDATEBy Tami Tanoue
We have bad and good news about this year’s LuckyMutt Strut, which was scheduled for June.
First, the bad news: Unfortunately, due to the permitconditions imposed for the event, we will NOT be holdingLucky Mutt Strut this year. As you know, we’d movedthe event to Cheesman Park in recent years, and thisintimate park space proved to be a great venue for theevent. We had secured a permit to hold the event atCheesman again this year. Unfortunately, some conditionswere subsequently imposed on the permit that made itimpossible to hold the event safely. Our only optionswere to end the event at 10:00 a.m., or attempt to haveparticipants share the rights-of-way with motor vehicletraffic. MaxFund’s first priority is always to maintainthe safety of human and furry participants alike, so wefelt that we had no choice but to give up our permit.We’ll be exploring the future of Lucky Mutt Strut in2017 and beyond, with the hope of finding a safe andhospitable environment for runners and walkers of thetwo- and four-legged kind. We’ll keep you posted!
But, there’s good news! We’re going to be doing aVirtual Lucky Mutt Strut in June! The internet gives usthe ability to hold an event in cyberspace without worriesabout permits, motor vehicle traffic, bad weather, etc.We’re also planning other fun events for the summer,including a motorcycle run/block party in August! Wehope you’ll join us as we find new ways to put the FUNin fundraising!
Dear MaxFund,
Shortround (the dog formally knownas Shorty) is wonderful! She amazesme every day with her determinationand ability to adapt. She is insanelysmart. Until her, I have never had adog that barks at any animal thatpops up on the television screenwhether real or cartoon. It makes melaugh every time. She gets aroundjust fine in her cart. In fact she hasvisited both of the schools I work atto meet the staff (who all adore her).
More recently she spent a portion of theday at one school visiting with studentsfor various reasons. Reading withKindergartners, discussing different disabilities with 3rd grade, and helping6th graders use their math, technologyand engineering skills to design a vest,of sorts, to provide her with the supportshe gets while in the cart, but alsohave more flexibility to lay downwhen she wants to.
At home she plays so well with herpack-mates. She is always protecting
and looking out for her family. Assoon as I sit down on a couch with heror lay down on the bed, her headimmediately finds its was to my leg ortorso. Obviously, she loves to cuddle.If there was a rank of how well a dogcuddles, I'm positive Shortround wouldcome in close to (if not) the top.
I am so lucky to have her in my pack.
Sincerely,Bracelle
Dear MaxFund,
I love these newsletters! About a monthago I adopted Cosmo. He is doing sogreat! He is still a bit shy and mostmornings we play “where’s Cosmo?” ashe hides in our pillows. He is such asweet boy. His 2 new sisters love toplay with him and snuggle with him.We are so happy he's joined our family.
Julie
Hi MaxFund,
I wanted to share a photo of Luciousand Mabel cheering on the Broncosfor their Superbowl victory thatmight be fun for your newsletter.Lucious is recovering well from hisACL surgery and is very excited tobe in the second phase of rehab sohe can start going on walks again.Mabel is very excited to be surroundedby toys she can shred to pieces andtennis balls she can chase.
Thanks for all you do to help theanimals!
Steve and Liz
MAXFUND’S MAILBAG
PAW PRINTS | May 20166
Cosmo
Lucious and Mabel
Shortround (formerly Shorty)
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Phoebe Bumble-Bee
Dear MaxFund,
In 2006 I had to put down my 13-year old cat whowas my companion throughout high school, college,and my young adult years. After 2-weeks of non-stopcrying, my family and I visited 4 different animalshelters looking for the right cat to “pick me out.” (I believe there is a mutual chemistry and connectionthat has to occur when adopting a new pet, and thatanimals also pick their owners!) While at the oldMaxFund building, I connected with a Maine Coonkitten named “Focus” and it was clear that she "wasthe one"! However - she was already reserved byanother interested party, so I asked to be placed on awaiting list in case she became available again. Wewent on to 2 other animal shelters, but I could notstop thinking about the kitten at MaxFund that Ifinally connected with. As fate would have it, laterMaxFund called and told me that Focus was available,and the rest is history! I renamed my little MaineCoon “Phoebe Bumble-Bee” and over the past 10 years she has proven to be my best friend, loyalcompanion, and my #1 fan! She brings me so muchjoy and has been a complete blessing in my life.
So in honor of our 10-year anniversary together, Ithought I'd send you this note from Phoebe herself:
Dear MaxFund,
Thank you for taking me in and taking care of me, andfor taking care of all of the animals at MaxFund. I amgrateful to have found my forever home with my lovingperson - I knew she was the right person for me and Ipicked her out! I am a gentle and sensitive soul, anddevoutly dedicated to my person. I love sitting in emptyboxes, playing with feather and fur toys, and eatingturkey, and ice cream - _whenever my person will letme have a few licks_. I also like "helping" my personwrap presents, grade papers, and file taxes by battingher pens and supplies under the couch, and laying allover everything just in case her papers get blown awayin the wind or something.
When I was a kitten I accidentally learned to play fetchby dropping my cat toys on my person's face while shewas sleeping at night. My person would get irritatedand would throw my toys across the room - so I thoughtit was game! I would run to retrieve my toy and bringit right back to her and again drop it on her face. Whenshe kept sleeping and refused to throw my toys, I wouldbring her new ones since I thought maybe she wanted toplay with a different toy. Sometimes I would bring up to5 different toys during the night and drop them on my
person's face and pillow for her to wake up to the nextmorning. I eventually learned to play during the dayand sleep at night.
I also love being in whatever room my person is in andfollowing her everywhere. We especially like to cuddleon the couch and watch movies and Netflix. Myfavorite thing in the WHOLE world though is beingbrushed! I love to sit on the toilet (lid down) and watchmy person get ready for work each morning. After myperson brushes her hair, she grabs my cat-brush thatshe keeps in the bathroom and brushes my long MaineCoon fur.
Four years after adopting me, my person met her cat-loving boyfriend, and two years later we all movedin together to become a blended family. I eventuallyacquired a younger fur-brother who I am not a hugefan of, since he is a rambunctious Bombay who likes totackle me, and I believe in respecting boundaries. In thelast 6-months, my person and her boyfriend got marriedand bought a house together. I really enjoy the newhouse because there are so many windows to sit in towatch the birds, bunnies, and squirrels. I also like having more room to roam and hide from my brattyfur-brother.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that my personand I are still very happy together and that I appreciatethat you are a no-kill shelter and I am grateful for allthat you do to give animals a second-chance. I hope allof the animals at MaxFund are as lucky as I have beenand eventually find their furever home!
Sincerely,Autumn Boyer and Phoebe Bumble-Bee
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MAXFUND PET SEMINARBy Barbara Weller
Our pets depend upon us to provide for them and, aspet parents, we go to great lengths to ensure that theneeds of our pets are met so they can live full andhealthy lives. An important, but often neglected, aspectof pet care is planning for their care after we're gone.
Colorado is one of the few states that allows petowners to create "pet trusts." A "pet trust" is a shortlegal document to ensure that the care we give ourpets during our lives can continue after our deaths. A pet trust would also take effect in case of a debilitatingaccident or any kind of incapacitation.
By creating a simple pet trust, you can: (i) appoint aguardian for your pet, (ii) set aside funds for your pet’scare, and (iii) require the guardian to adhere to specificrules to ensure a consistent quality of life for your pet. A"pet trust" could be the difference between a smoothtransition for your pet and becoming an orphan.
MaxFund and Matthew Saks of Mile High EstatePlanning are proud to offer MaxFund members a freeestate planning seminar and free trusts.for your pets.
Come find out details on pet estate planning andhow to have a free pet trust created for your pet(s). Join us on:Date: May 19, 2016Time: 5:00 pmWhere: Lobby of MaxFund Dog Shelter
1005 Galapago Street Denver 80204Light Refreshments will be served.
Seating is limited, so please R.S.V.P. today to KarenSykes at [email protected]
If you are unable to attend and want a free pet trust, contactMatthew Saks, esq. | AttorneyMile High Estate [email protected](303) 249-1333
CHILI COOKOFF:A SPICY SUCCESS!By Tami Tanoue
MaxFund’s 22nd Annual Chili Cookoff was held onMarch 20, 2016, and a hot time was had by all!
With almost 30 chilis entered, the 150+ tasters presenthad an array of Denver’s best red, green, white, vegetarian,and celebrity chilis to choose from. Selecting winnerswas a tasty and challenging task, but ultimately, thefollowing category winners were chosen:
• Red Chili: Puppies Breath, entered by Joel Spicola• Green Chili: A tie! Blind Barb’s Bird and Bacon
Chili, entered by Barbara Green, and Pam’s Smokin’ Green, entered by Pam Kroneberger.
• Vegetarian Chili: Fire Dog Veggie Green, entered by Greg Feldman.
• White Chili: Chili Chili Bang Bang, entered by Tami Tanoue
• Celebrity Chili: Foot Clan Chili, entered by Jason Sutton
Foot Clan also took home the highest honor, thePeople’s Choice, with their amazing Foot Clan Chili.We thank all of the great chili chefs who donatedtheir time and culinary creations to make the event agreat success. Thanks, too to all the tasters who diligentlytasted and judged the chili entries.
The animals of MaxFund were the real Cookoff winners,though! This year’s Cookoff raised well over $5,000 tobenefit the dogs and cats residing at MaxFund.
Our host once again was Noel Hickey, proprietor ofthe Celtic Tavern. Noel graciously made the Celticavailable for our event. Huge thanks to Noel and hisgreat generosity! We could not hold this event withoutyou. Thanks also to Odell Brewing Company fortheir generous sponsorship of the Cookoff !
What Will Happen to Us If Something Happens To You?
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MEET THESE MAXFUND DOGSBy Ilene Johnson
CHICO
Chico is an adorable three-year-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix.There are so many wonderfulthings to say about Chico. Firstof all, he is full of personality. Hehas beautiful “red” coloring, with a cute white spot onthe top of his head. He has the most beautiful whiteteeth and a wonderful smile. He has gorgeous browneyes. I could go on and on...
Chico is also full of love: he loves everyone, and greetsthem with enthusiasm! He is good with other dogs andchildren. He really enjoys getting petted. He also doeswell when alone in your home.
Chico loves to run around in a yard and sniff, so having a fenced-in yard would be perfect for him. Healso truly loves his walks. He is great on a leash, andreally is a lot of fun to walk. You can see Chico inaction, playing with his friends in his video; the link tohis video is found under his bio on MaxFund’s website.
This very adorable little boy will be a wonderful additionto your home and family. Please come and meet him.
MARVIN
Marvin is simply marvelous!
Marvin was abandoned through no fault of his own; his family had to move and could not take him along. But their loss will be your gain; this six year old Beagle/Dachshund mixis ready to meet you and let you know how very marvelous he is.
Marvin is a really nice guy who gets along well withother dogs. He enjoys his play groups with other smalldogs. He is housebroken. He also enjoys getting out forwalks, and does so well on a leash. All of the volunteerslook forward to taking him out for a walk.
Marvin is very loving and affectionate, and gets com-fortable with people quickly. He would do best in ahome without young kids. He does love to cuddle,which is yet another of his marvelous qualities. He alsodoes well when left alone in your home.
You can see Marvin in action in his video; you canclick on the link under his bio and see him being simply marvelous.
Marvin is ready for his forever home, and promises tobe a marvelous, loving companion. Please come andmeet him.
RUTH
Ruth is a twelve year old Chihuahua. She is a pretty,petite princess.
This pretty little girl was abandoned through no faultof her own, and was luckily brought to MaxFund. Wehave discovered that she is the perfect lap dog. She isvery mellow, and loves to be petted and to be nearher humans.
Ruth does love to play, and gets along well with othersmall dogs. She really enjoys interactions with theother dogs in her play groups. (We would think thatthe other dogs treat her like royalty, in recognition thatshe is in fact a little princess!) She also walks very wellon a leash. She loves a leisurely walk, and enjoys checking out her surroundings.
This little princess likes kids, especially older kids, and is not sure she has met any cats yet. Ruth is anolder girl, and has a few health issues: she has a heart murmur, which does not slow her down, and sherequires medication for her eyes, which is easy toadminister.
Ruth needs a loving home in which she can live outher retirement. You can see this petite princess beingher usual sweet self in her video (look under her bioon the MaxFund website, where you can click on thelink to her video). Let’s make this little princess’sdream of a forever home where she can be yourforever lap dog come true!
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DONATIONSThanks to the followingpeople and businesses whose gener-ous contributions helpall the animals.
Abernathy, AnitaAdamson, LeonardAllstate Giving CampaignArc Thrift StoresAttai, Robert & IsabelleBaby Steps, Inc.Bass, AmyBeaird, AnnetteBiggs, Stephen & LolaBishop, Marcia HewittBoa, RandallBrachle, JulieBram, RobertBrown, Mary ElizabethBruno, BrendaCaley, Randall & NoraCarman, JeffersonCars Helping CharitiesCarter, NancyCFCCharles Schwab FoundationChristianson, Michael & CynthiaClarke, LethaCloud Peak Energy Resources LLCCody, FrancineCollings, Brady & KendraColorado CPCU Society ChapterConwell, SuzanneCook, SarahCoren, DavidCreighton, Virginia & AndrewCurrie, VenitaCWS Apartment Homes, LLCDavis, Joy Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDittbrenner, R. S. & L. L. Doll Study Club of Colorado SpringsDrussel, Douglas & JeannetteEakin, Debra & JeffreyEstate of Sharon A. FraustoEstate of Sherry SurberEtter, WilliamFitzgerald, KathleenGaertner, JenniferGibason, DianeGlobus Group Voyagers, Inc.Goss, Tate & ConnieHalliburtonHanson, Trisha GalonHarris, MeredithHayward, IvanHelm, SandraHinely, Russell & LaureenHoffman, RachelHoldorf, SharonHunterDouglasJenkins, Mary Kay & ThomasKaeble, KathrynKing, Rusanne Klyde-Silverstein, Ph.D., LynnKohl, Mary Jean
Kortman, DonnaKundahl, Griffith & KimberlyLatshaw, RhondaLawrence, Richard & BeverlyLevy, IrvingLibertyGives FoundationLiebman, Joan & MichaelMcCorkle, MeaganMeske, Randal & LuciaMiserlian, Brian & LisaMoredock, Duane & DorothyO’Burke, JackOberdorfer, KathrynOsborn, Jean AnnParker Barkers 4H ClubPearson, JohnPerkins, PaulaPeterson, JudithPfizer FoundationPinel, Kathi & AlvaroRamelow, Jo AnnRather, JoanReed, Thomas & ShelleyRomel, MaryRoth, Mrs. ThomasRumer, ToniaSarabi, ArminSchaper, Kim Schmahl, ElizabethSchreiber, Paul & MerilynSchuman, TerryScobey, JenniferSlv Animal Welfare SocietySmith, JaniceSouther, Chris & StefanyTaylor, BarbaraThe Benevity Community Impact FundThe Bonnie Macleod Living TrustThe Denver FoundationThe Import MechanicsThe Import WarehouseThe Reel Family FoundationThompson, Robert & Shelley GuiouTIAA-CREFTilghman, Todd & KimberlyTucker, BenjaminTullius, ReneeWaller, RodneyWalters, S.Wamser, SharonWinzent, Robert & TinaWomeldorff, AnnetteYourCause
AUTO DONORSAdamson, LeonardAlbu, HopeBatmanglidj, KarolynBaum, KarenBeck, AnnBuckner, SandraBurridge, LindaCarle, JonathanCarmany, JeanetteCurran, NancyEiland, DeniseElger, SandraFalasco-Hatter, NancyFreese, Lynae
Gardner, John R.Hand, JaynaHannum, MarciaHartbarger, HazelHartman, MaryHidalgo, MarkHull, NaomiJacobsen, EllenJohnston, KarenKearns, John Kinsey, JenniferKohl, Mary J.Lentsch-Richter, Margy & JoshLevin, GailLutz, CatherineMalaby, CarolynMartinson, SherylMiller, MaggiePatrick, BettyePearson, SharronReady, Nancy & DwightRossitto, JanieRotgers, AllanRyan, ScottSerkes, NanetteSims, JeffSinclair, PennySlomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceSuro, AnneTrehern, Lanita G.Wall, William
MEMBERSHIPSAkers, LorraineAndres, ValerieAthmann, CaraBarone, Stephen & Barbara TupkelewiczBecker, RameyBecker, SusanBettie, DavidBicknell, Gary & DebraBjorndal, PatBonino, BarbaraBoyd, Robert Brown, SandraBurrows, PattiCleaver, Ros & KayCooper, KaraCooper, Mary BethCrary, ChrisCurry, KevinCuster, JeffreyDavis, JoyDixon, PamelaDoherty, CarolDrake, BlairEckhardt, JaniceEnsign, PatriciaEveleigh, PhyllisFarr, ZabethFarrell, Con & CarmenFeeney, TerryFlanigan, AlanFromme, NancyFullington, SB & FAGardner, FayeGarrett, RosanneGeist, Don
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Gerlach, MegGilliard, Gary & DeboraGregg, RuthHamilton, DonnaHammons, GlennHurst, VirginiaJarboe, DennisJones, Russ & CathyJuneau, Mark & MarilynKaspari, MicheleLaRosa, CarlaLinneman, KellyLopez, Teri & ChrisMann, KennethMarchewitz, LoraMartinez, DavidMcneley, GeorgiaMlinar, JohnMoore, Gerald & MarshaMoore, Lori L.Nakamura, EmilyPaser, SandraPeluso, Don & JoycePeterson, Dwight & WandaPfeifer, KimPhelps, ElisaPierce, JenniferPoveda, LindaRoberts, Sarah & RichRottinghaus, ElaineRubenstein, JoanSabin, ShirlSchneider, MyraShum, AnnaShupe, JohnSims, RuthSmith, ArdySpalten, TinaSpradling, PhilipTanoue, TamiThe Hanley FamilyTyler, IdaWard, ChristinaWarner, JulieWeber, JamesWeisgerber, Randy & AliceWeller, BarbaraWhitaker, BruceWoerth, ThomasZepp, BarbaraZimmer, Carla
PET PALSAlbu, HopeAllee, SusanAndrews, NancyArnold, ElizabethBeck, AnneBishop, Marcia HewittBurnett, CariClark, CharleneCloyd, ToniCohron, Steve & MelissaCollins, ChristyEmerich, MonicaEverding, Fred & Josephine Foraker, Peggy & DannyStacyGilmore, Joan
Goldberg, CarolHand, JesseHartbarger, HazelHeiberg, Beth & ElvinHildenbrand, MaggieHlewko, LaurenHoule, StephenJacobsen, EllenJoseph, DavidLentsch-Richter, Margy &JoshLevin, GailLong, LindaMcLerran, Russ, Monica &LynnMeyers, Larry & Mary Ann Mostow, SusanMurdock, BobQuinn, SharonRenaud, AnnSajbel, Miriam & ThomasSaly, JoySammons, Susanna, JimLykins & Della & KonaSherwood, RaechelSewald, Susan & MarkShifers, RonSlomczewski, Laura & JohnSmith, JaniceSrebacic, SandraStanwood, GrantTanoue, TamiWhitaker, AndreaWilliamson, Cindy
MONTHLY DONATIONSWE COUNT ON YOU!Adams, McCrystieAllee, SusanArbuckle, CynthiaBabyak, NicoleBanks, JenBaker, Jetta Baron, KatharineBarrios, Linda & LeopoldoBell, MargaretBernal, BonnieBoa, RandallBond, TaraBostrom, LaurenBrown, JeffBush, BrianButler, Debbie & ScullyCiancio, DavidCloyd, ToniCollins,ChristyCompomizzo, JeanCorle, GailCreel, VickiCurley, KimberlyDavis, JosephDriller, MichaelDriscoll, AlanaDuncan, LanetteEasthope, Jennifer & FrankieEndicott, John
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MemorialsSILENT PAWS
In memory of Bo - Joseph DavisIn memory of Shadow, beloved pet of Ken Harp and Robyn
Hardin family - Terez OsgoodIn loving memory of 2 little scamps, Remi and Sasha, they are
loved by so many and there are many broken hearts, we miss you girls - Deb Carter
In memory of John & Melissa Odell’s beloved cat, Angus- Phil & Carol Wentzel
In loving memory of our beloved, Hickory, who on February 11th crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to join her beloved sister, Hershey - Sally Hardwick & Carol Duggan
In memory of Mia (Mimi to her many fans), Boxer companion and friend to Aunt Ann & Uncle Frank. In our heartsforever - Erich Magruder & Amy Larrison
In memory of our 15 ½ year old Yorkshire Terrier, Kiwi & in appreciation of her wonderful veterinarian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald - Bob & Carole Kreis
In memory of Teddy, beloved pet of Kelly Hurley & Paul Johnston - Paul & Margaret ThompsonWendy Cynkar
In memory of Denna Gollner’s beloved NP - Toni CiarlelliIn memory of Jim & Royce Foster’s beloved, Zak - Toni CiarlelliIn memory of Chloe - Ruth SimsIn memory of Abbott, a wonderful companion to his human,
Samantha. She adopted and cared for this tri-pawed German shepherd and he adored her. They gave their hearts to each other and provided loving support through trying times. Theirs was a relationship of mutual devotion - Barbara Bainbridge
In honor of Galley, a Portuguese Water Dog and beloved pet to Colette and Tom Auclair, brother to Trinity - Stephanie Lambert
In memory of Rodney Valenzuela & Keith Kohler’s beloved dog, Daisy - Glenadelle /Fred Downer & Paris/ Don Heinen
In memory of Yvonne, Paul & Molly’s beloved, Maggie- Soni & Jim Fish
In memory of Eric & Sue Swick’s beloved, Abbey - Maureen Rimar & Pete Mercer
In memory of Jana Mackelprang’s beloved dog, Yogi- Carol A. Goldberg, MD
In memory of our beloved Fox Terrier, Candy Kisses, who brought so much joy into our lives - Billie & James Weber
In memory of Sadie & Bailey, Afghans who brought much love and joy to Bev Lynn - Billie & James Weber
In memory of Saffy, owned by Pat Grippe - Billie & James WeberIn memory of Dozer - Jeff Van DemarkIn memory of Lori Fuller’s beloved cat, Shelly - Maureen RimarIn memory of Pip Squeak who passed away a couple months
ago after bone marrow suppression from her Felv. She was the best cat I’ve ever lived with; funny/personable and loving. She lived 3 good years with me and this donation is in her name - Jennifer Pierce
In loving memory of Jayre Leech’s beloved, Miss Ribbon, and all who came before her - Patty Hodgins
SILENT MEMORIESIn memory of my beloved daughter, Susan Unger - Joseph DavisIn memory of John Elzea -
Jill GoldsteinLinda MelphyKaren & Michael HymanRiverdale Women’s Golf LeagueKathryn Oberdorfer
In memory of Geraldine “Jerrie” Moritz - Ready Foods Inc.In memory of Wilma Krueger - Bonnie HollowellIn memory of Mr. Clinton Bush - Judy StricklandIn honor of Joan Rasmussen - Kristin LavelleIn memory of Tom Callaghan - Mary Lou MaleyIn memory of Pam Appelhans - Doris StipechIn honor of my mother, Ruth M. Worthington, who passed
away on Feburary 9th, 2016. She was always a true dog lover at heart, but she also encouraged love of all animals to her three daughters. I miss you Mom! Love, Margot
In memory of Libby Greenberg’s Mother - Barbie Albert PooleyIn memory of Dean Mackelprang - Carol A. Goldberg, MDIn memory of Virginia L. Runck -
Lori GordonSandy Terhark
In memory of Richard Reed, who loved animals very much - Cynthia Kuehn
In memory of Caesar Waggoner - Otsuka Dedicated Team
HONORABLE MENTIONSIn honor of Addison Morris’ Bat Mitzvah and a great 5K run
for MaxFund - Joshua BennettIn honor of Addison Morris’ Bat Mitzvah -
Nancy SharpCarol Molnia & Gary McIntoshBrian SilvermanJanis AndersonMischele WileyKathryn Oberdorfer
In honor of Addison Morris on her bat Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Addison. What a wonderful charity you have chosen. Congratulations - Robin Chasansky
In honor of Dr. Richard Wiedey - Storme RoseIn honor of the birthday of our co-founder and Executive
Director Nanci Suro. Happy Barkday and Meowny Happy Returns! - Tami Tanoue
For the special occasion of the 65th Anniversary of Ken& Corrine - A. Anders
In the name of Gloria Talberg - Anne DutkaIn honor of Peyton Hoffman and her tireless efforts to save
the lives of many animals. Thank you for caring about all animals. Much love, Aunt Billye
In honor of Ruby Murray’s birthday - Mary WagnerOn behalf of the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Colorado - Kally MyhaverIn honor of Peanut - Elizabeth Nahon
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
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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
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Nancy AndersonOne Source Healing Energy
Bart Potter-Broker AssociateKingery Group Resident Realty
Elizabeth WalleyOwner, PT, DPT, OCs, CSCs
Physical Therapy & Lifetime Wellness, LLC303-952-5053 x3
[email protected] | www.ptlifetime.com
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 GratiotPet Paintings
www.robgratiot.com(click on “Good Dogs”)
small earth vintagevintage clothing for the
modern personwww.smallearthvintage.com
Lawrence P. HartlaubAttorney at Law
Dani StonardApex Systems303-782-9500
www.apexsystemsinc.com
Performance ConstructionRoofing, Siding, Gutters, Painting& other construction related services
303-761-7663http://performanceconstruction.com
CRCG (Canine RehabilitationAnd Conditioning Group)
303-762-SWIMwww.dog-swim.com
Alex B. Campbell, Vice PresidentEnduring Resources, LLC
Proud Sponsor of Uma Proud Sponsor of Dayla Proud Sponsor of Buster Brown Proud Sponsor of Paloma
Proud Sponsor of Squirrely
Proud Sponsor of Faust Proud Sponsor of RoxyProud Sponsor of Kringle
Proud Sponsor of Darnell Proud Sponsor of Hot Rod
MAXFUND SERVICE DIRECTORYSponsors appearing below either pay $30.00 per monthor they contribute a significant amount of in-kinddonations. If you would like to be listed on this directory,please contact the MaxFund offices at (720) 266-6081.
ACCOUNTING SERVICESRobert D. Colwell, CPA5728 S. Gallup St. | Littleton, CO 80120(303) 347-9402
APARTMENT HUNTINGKatie ReardonMyApartmentMap, LLCPO Box 1102 | Rye, 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.
ATTORNEYGlenn W. Hagen, P.C. | Attorney at LawThe Point at Inverness8310 S. Valley Hwy, Suite 300, Englewood, CO 80112Phone: (303) 524-1776Mention you support MaxFund and the legal feewill be reduced by 10%; if MaxFund is a beneficiaryunder your Will/Trust, or a Pet Trust is establishednaming MaxFund, the discount is 25%.
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]
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].
LOCKSMITHSierra Locksmith—Louis Chavez, Owner7347 W. Kentucky Dr. “B”Lakewood, CO 80226 (720) 435-7518Commercial, Residential and Vehicles
MORTGAGEMichaela Phillips | America’s Mortgage1942 Broadway St. Ste 314, Boulder, 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 Moyer | U Lucky DogDenver’s top of the town best doggie daycareand kennel-free boarding facility4040 Fox Street | Denver, CO 80216Phone: 720-328-8179 | Fax: 720-292-1817http://www.uluckydogdenver.com/
You Wish Pet SittersScott Dillenbeck303-313-9474 Ext. 3www.asyouwishpetsitters.com [email protected]
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.
Bart Potter-Broker AssociateKingery Group Resident Realty(303) 404-8662 [email protected] the MaxFund and Bart will donate $250upon the success of any Real Estate contract.
RENOVATIONSEmpeyer Renovations, LLCBill Peyer (303) 681-1981Licensed and Insured
RESTAURANTEmerald 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
ROOFINGPerformance ConstructionLocally owned by animal lovers http://performanceconstruction.com303-761-7663 | [email protected], Siding, Gutters, Painting and otherconstruction related services. Mention this adand we will make a donation to MaxFund forevery job completed.
Strait Line Roofing ServicesYour choice for residential and commercial roofing;including asphalt, tile, metal, E.P.D.M. andrepairs. Insurance specialists. A+ BBB member.Donation to MaxFund made in your name.(720) 331-1803 or www.strailineroofingcolo.com
SHEDSColorado Custom Sheds | Nathan BrayCell: (650) 208-3885 • Landline: (303) [email protected]
THERAPEUTIC LASERCats or Dogs – Pain Inflamation Healing –Back, Neck, Ears, Bladder, etc.Dr. Bill Suro | MaxFund 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, CO | (303) 595-0532Dr. Bill Suro, Dr. David O’Brien, Dr. Jamie CharlieLow Cost Veterinary Services and Laser TherapyOpen to the public
VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital531 Jerry, Castle Rock(303) 688-2480
Aspen Commons Animal Hospital1842 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231Dr. Bob James (303) 368-4171
Cutting-Edge Energy Therapy InstitutePet Communication • Trauma Release TherapyPat Pattison, CMT CHT PEC(303) 722-0272 E-mail: [email protected]
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www.milehiclassified.com They give 40%of each ad placed on their webpage to theMaxFund. Place your ad on-line. $29.99for 30 days. Add photo for $1.00.
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Inside This Issue!Excruciating Pain page 1From the World of Gus page 2Lucky Mutt Strut Update page 5MaxFund Pet Seminar page 8
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