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PET VISITATIONPROGRAM & SENIORSSAVING SENIORS P3

INTRODUCING THE WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE P4-5

WELCOME TO OUR NEW 2012 BOARD MEMBERS P6

2011 BY THENUMBERS P7

HIND FOUNDATION MAkES LONGTIME NEED A REALITY P7

4TH ANNUAL WINE 4 PAWS P8

Inside this Issue: WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK FOR WOODS

Our Mission:

To serve, protect and shelter homeless companion animals;

To place animals in humane environments;

To promote responsible pet ownership, provide humane education

and reduce pet overpopulations;

To celebrate the human/animal bond.

Wiggle Waggle 2011 was a remarkable celebration of the human/animal bond. It was also an absurd display of how ridiculous a pirate

costume will make our dogs look! “The Pirates of Laguna Lake” hosted more than 500 local and out-of-town K9s, who participated in our one-mile dog walk (led by a pack of WHS Volunteers and adoptable dogs) and our very competitive K9 competitions. There was also a pet fair, with more than 65 local animal-related (or loving) businesses and nonprofit partners exhibiting.

Once again, our good friend Stephanie Summers from Operation Sheep Dog Herding stole the show with her amazing border collies (dressed as pirates) and sheep (dressed as wenches). There were also demonstrations by SLODOG-Flyball, Ken & Bethany K9 Obedience, and Gentle Touch Pet Training- Fun Nosework.

Wiggle Waggle 19 was presented by Lemos Feed & Pet Supply, Central Coast Pet ER, Rabobank, and Cloudstar. Our annual event was proudly sponsored by Thousand Hills Pet Resort, Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic, The Kennels of Springdale, Mission Community Bank, Conoco Phillips, the Frances Chang Seeds of Love Foundation, Meathead Movers, Inc., SLO Brewers Guild, iii DESIGN, Collaboration Business Consulting, SLO

County Garbage Co., NewTimes, Coudray Serigraphics, Q104.5, KZOZ93.3, Coast 101.3, KVEC 920, Charter Media, and Vallarta’s Mexican Cantina.

Special thanks to Arturo Santiago for emceeing our event, Jeremy Carnevali for providing our audio, Grizzly Youth Academy, and the City of San Luis Obispo for their consistent feedback and support.

Wiggling and Waggling with hundreds of K9s every year is a daunting task, and we would not have had such an outstanding event if not for the tireless work of our committee members: Executive Chair Steve Kragenbrink, Event Chair Laura Slania, Arlene Sackman, Meaghan Maurer, Vicki Ramos, Diane Brown, Sharyn Sugarman and Susan Lee.

We are already plotting to take over Laguna Lake Park for Wiggle Waggle’s 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 13th, 2012. We hope to see you there!

Woods Humane Society

SHELTER TAILS

Board of DirectorsLou Smith President

Kevin Dye Vice President

Lenny Jones Secretary

Cheryl Wieczorek Treasurer

Stacy Gregory, Stephan Lamb, Helen Meyers, Simone Michel, Jimmy apRoberts, Jon Ansolabehere, Dan Loyd, Melanie Morgan Long, DVM Directors

WHS Shelter StaffCory Karpin Executive Director

Steve Kragenbrink, CVA Director of Community Programs

Melissa Hendrix Communications Intern

Joy Miller Development Associate

Denise Reynolds Business Office Manager

Malcolm Riordan D.V.M. Steven Jefferson D.V.M. Heather Harris D.V.M. Veterinarians

Cassandra Sweeney Registered Veterinary Technician

Mandy Kahler Surgery Supervisor

Courtney Hann Surgery Technician

Caitlin Guttoff Animal Health/Veterinary Assistant

Heather Massoni Animal Care Supervisor

Kenneth Brown K9 Trainer

Liz Goodenough Animal Care Team Leader

Ayla Halldin Animal Intake/Transfer Coordinator

Amy Clavert, Chelsea Connors, Natosha Hoover, Kendra Watkins, Justin Wood, TJ Traber, Kristin Youngberg, Patrick Regan, Annie Holdsworth, Tim Williams, Linsey Milligan, Chris Williams Animal Caregivers

Stephanie Price Front Office Supervisor

Chloe Smith Lead Customer Service Representative

Zahlia Cronce-King, Devra Lake Customer Service Representatives

From the Director’s DeskPart of our mission at Woods Humane Society is to celebrate the bond between humans and animals. I want to share with you part of a letter I recently received that beautifully describes this very special relationship.

Michelle adopted Oreo eight years ago while a student at Cal Poly. Oreo wasn’t an easy dog to live with at first. He presented Michelle with a series of challenges that would have discouraged many others, but she didn’t give up on him.

“As I write this letter today, just over 8 years after I adopted him. I realize that as much as we gave to Oreo we could never give him more than he gave to us. We could always count on Oreo’s love… His smiling face greeted us day and night; he stood beside us during some of the greatest joys and some of the darkest days, constantly watching over us, always loving us.

Even now as we take our family walks…Oreo walks slowly, stopping often …I sometimes wonder if this is his final lesson to us: slow down, savor the moment, savor the time we have together. And so we do!!

Thank you Woods for never giving up on all of those animals in need. Thank you for never giving up on Oreo! What an amazing lesson this shy, shelter dog taught us all: Never give up!! Never ever, give up!”

Thank you Michelle, for all that you have given to Oreo, and for sharing with us this moving account of the “human and animal bond.”

Sincerely, Cory KarpinExecutive Director

Woods Humane Society has many people to thank for its success over the past 57 years, none more important than those who have included Woods in their estate planning. These visionary donors have provided major support that has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of homeless animals.

Please remember the animals of Woods Humane Society when you prepare your will or trust documents. Your gift of love and compassion will make a lifesaving difference for the animals who are counting on us.

For more information about making a planned gift to Woods Humane Society, contact Cory Karpin, Executive Director at (805) 543-9316 Ext. 20 or ckarpin@woodshumane.org.

To leave a bequest, simply write:

”I give to Woods Humane Society, Tax ID# 95-2058587, (the sum of $___ or %___ of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate) for its general purposes.”

Leave a

SAVE THEDATE

WHS Volunteers and shelter dogs work together in order to bring wagging tails and wet noses out for weekly visits at local retirement and assisted living facilities throughout SLO County. Longtime WHS volunteer, Kathy Miller, leads a team of dedicated K9 handlers in support of this amazing program which benefits both facility residents and provides shelter dogs a reprieve from the stressful kennel environment.

We are proud to partner with the great folks of the Bayside Care Center, Bella Vista, Casa de Flores, The Manse on Marsh, Mission View, The Villages of SLO, Templeton EOC, and Ingleside Assisted Living in Atascadero. Most of these wonderful facilities also make monthly visitation trips out to say hello to their furry friends at the shelter.

The seniors at Bayside Care Center developed the Seniors Saving Seniors program, where residents bake homemade dog treats, sell them at the Avila Farmers Market, and donate the proceeds of their treats to sponsor the adoption fees for all of the “senior” (any animal 7+ years old) dogs and cats of WHS. Please visit www.baysidecarecenter.com and click on the Seniors Saving Seniors link to purchase dog treats and learn more.

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PET VISITATION PROGRAM & SENIORS SAVING SENIORS

March 30 From the Barrel at the Santa Margarita Ranch

April 14 & 15 3rd annual Wine4Paws weekend

June Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

June 9 Tails 2012: The Great Catsby dinner & auction

October 13 The 20th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk for Woods

First Tuesday of every month Woods Day at Vallartas Mexican Cantina

• 20% of all gross proceeds benefit WHS animals between 5-9 p.m.

Second Thursday of every month Woods Day at California Pizza kitchen

• 20% of your check will benefit WHS when you present our CPK coupon to your server (Coupons are available at our online event calendar)

Visit the new woodshumane.org and click on our event calendar for updates and information. Join us

on Facebook to stay current on shelter events.

Protector $5,000+ The Ahmanson Foundation Ethel Frends Foundation Gazin Foundation Glide Foundation Harold Miossi CharitableTrust Henry Madison Research, Inc Hind Foundation Holger Laubmeier Laurence C. Gaebe Family Foundation Jamie Palmer, Max and Katie PG&E Campaign for the Community Audrey Routt Sophidion Foundation

Guardian $2,500 - $4,999 Twila Arritt Rabobank Ron and Laurel Viola in memory of Zoey San Luis Brewers Guild San Luis Roadsters Wendy McCaw Foundation Francine Woods

Advocate $1,000 - $2,499 Jimmy apRoberts and Casey Haggerty Gary and Linda Beatson Josh Brolin Brown Family Foundation Kevin and Judith Cadigan

Felicia and Jack Cashin Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club Central Coast Pet Emergency Clinic Charles Cole Zorus and Judy Colglazier Margaret Collier and Raul Castillo Conocophillips Company Donald A. Ellis Jay and Beth Faerigan Fairway Bert and Candace Forbes The Frances Chang Seeds of Love Foundation Kathleen Goetten Henry W. Bull Foundation Paul and Katey Johansen Donna Johnson Debra Jones Lenny Jones Sue Kerckhoff Lance Kinney Bernice K. Lacks Michael and Susi LeBrun Ann Martel Helen and John Meyers Betty Monroe Alexander and Suzanne Morrison Multi-Pak Corporation New Frontiers Natural Foods John and Prudence Noon Brian and Jeri Roberts Scott and Jane Robinson San Luis Obispo Farm Supply Company Gail and Roger Steele Kristen and John Swift Frances and Hugh Wadman

Partner $500 - $999 iii DESIGN Abr Enterprises Pam and Terry Barnes The Residents of Bayside Care Center Beary Cute Bears Richard and Arleen Blake Edward A. Bowie Debbie Boyd Diane & Russ Brown Jacqueline Bryant Mary E. Buren Fred and Joan Carrington Carroll Building Company Central Coast Roller Derby John Collins Dexter Daniels David and Julie Delfino Mark and Mimi Ditchie Cynthia Douglas Marion Erling Garrett Essres and Michelle Andre First American Title Co John and Sharon Fitch Ron Fortier Barbara Good Emma Hanke Raymond and Marilyn Harrigan Laura Hopkins Mark and Elizabeth Hornickel Marilyn Houghton Janis Immel Alva Jahnes-Smith Tim Kershner Rick and Janet Kirk Bonnie Konopak Pamela Kramer Bradley Kyle Jeffrey Lehmer

Patrick and Shirley McCullough Christopher and Leslie Mehigan The Merrimaker Lisa Miller Mission Community Bank Kermita Myers Native Trails, Inc Richard Neumann and Laura Kennedy- Neumann On Shore Foundation Lance and Vickie Parker and Evyn Parker Shellie and Dennis Philbin James Richardson Debra Robertson Charles and Winnie Root Sierra Vista Medical Center Mike & Linda Sims Joseph and Erica Spellacy Al and Barb Stevens Ms. Bobbi Stoffers Cheryl Stoltenberg Margaret Swigart Thousand Hills Pet Resort Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant Inc. Rudolf Van Ewijk Virginia Walter

Friend $250 - $499 Marsha and Ira Alpert American Perspective Bank Irene W. Annoni Elizabeth and John Ashford Margaret Balducki Darby Baldwin Virginia Bass Margie Beaman Tiffany Bierly Charles and Jennifer Blackwell Roberta Blash Robert and Ruth Bostrom David Brodie Connie Brown Carmel & Naccasha Jodi Carnes Abbie Chapman Missy L. Collet Comevo Compli, Inc Beth and Kevin Crane Darryn Cross David and Helen Crowther Lynn and Nancy Cutler Kathe and Jeff Davidson Nancy Davis Beverly Delmartini Phillip Dillon Donald and Marguerite Erickson Virginia and Jerry Evans Leon and Sandra Fairbanks Fata Hunter, Inc. Lynne Frank Donald and Barbara Fullerton Gamma Phi Beta Jim Gentilcore Barbara A. Goldman Meghan Gray Mary Greco In memory of Guy M. Green Lee Gulliver Donna Haney George Hauser Robin Hendry Deborah and Jim Hernandez Peggy Hernandez and Gregory Power Fred Hindler

Dan and Toni Hock Susan and Myron Hood Christine and Gary Jarrett Maryalice Jones Judith and Martin Kaliski Nathan Kaplan Cory and Michelle Karpin Lester and Karin Katz Anne and Gene Keller Earl and Jean Keller Bonnie Kelley Patrick Kelly Betsey and Frank Kelton Justin Kephart Stephan Lamb and Mary Ellen Gibson James Landreth Kristin Laughton and Natalie Laughton Coral Levin Daniel Lewis Gloria Lima-Calderone Robert Lincoln Dan and Mona Lloyd Joyce MacKenzie Ray Martorano Nancy Maynard Phyllis McIntyre Dan and Jean McKown Huge and Gayle McMahon Meathead Movers Laurie Merryman F. Stuart Miller Joy and Michael Miller Kathy Miller Matthew Mimmack and Jill Graves John and Diantha Mooneyham Motivative and Communicative Concepts Joan Muir Darline Murphy John and Martha Murphy Elizabeth Nelson Eric and Kelly Nelson Helen Nielsen and Sandy Nielsen Jon O`hare Judy Obermeier Pappy McGregor’s Patio Pacific, Inc Petco Foundation Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic Kris & Bud Postil Primary Care Dog & Cat Hospital Carrol and Joan Pruett Martin and Joan Rafter Lawrence S. Ratner Renaissance Salon and Boutique Karola Ricketts Frank and Sherry Root Chris Sandecki Scolari’s Food And Drug Company Glenda Shupnick Carmen Simpson Smart & Final Charitable Foundation Louisa Smith Suzanne Smith Carolyn Snyder Solstice Publishing Splish Splash Mobile Dog Bath Bud and Maddy Strauss Patricia Taylor Ke-Ping and Susan Tsao Vallartas Mexican Cantina Randall and Jamie Voss Robert and Karen Wagoner Wallace Group James Watson Dr. Charles E. Weir Luann Welliver Rae Wilkerson Mary Pat Woodling

INTRODUCING THE WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE

The Board of Directors and staff

at Woods Humane Society would like

to thank the following people and

businesses for becoming charter members of

the Humane Alliance. The Humane Alliance

is a community of generous donors providing

major support for the homeless dogs and

cats of the Central Coast and helping Woods Humane Society expand

its life-saving work.

Donation Level Details

$250 – $499 FRIEND What $250 can accomplish:Provide major support for Woods Humane Society’s daily operations providing food, shelter and medical attention for the dogs and cats in our care.

How we’ll say thanks:• Invitation to our annual donor appreciation luncheon • Recognition in Shelter Tails, our bi-annual newsletter

$500 – $999 PARTNER What $500 can accomplish:Provide total shelter care, from admission to adoption, for one of our many “guests” at Woods Humane Society.

How we’ll say thanks:• All of the above • Plus your name or the name of your pet featured on the Woods Donor Wall, proudly displayed

in the main lobby for one year

$1000 – $2499 ADVOCATE What $1000 can accomplish:Help to control animal overpopulation on the Central Coast by furnishing Wood’s veterinarians and medical support team with the resources needed to spay/neuter more than 20 dogs or cats.

How we’ll say thanks:• All of the above • Plus recognition as an annual sponsor of a K9 kennel in one of our public adoptions rooms

$2500 – $4999 GUARDIAN What $2500 can accomplish:Provide one full month of professional obedience training for all of our higher-needs K-9 friends at Woods. This is a critical component of our “Dog Socialization Program” and vital to placing dogs into new forever homes.

How we’ll say thanks:• All of the above • Plus the opportunity to be a “Vet for the Day,” and work right alongside our staff veterinarian

to provide the highest quality of care for the new and under-the-weather dogs and cats at Woods Humane Society

$5000 PROTECTOR What $5000 can accomplish:Provide total shelter care, from admission to adoption, for 10 dogs or cats.

How we’ll say thanks:• All of the above • Plus the opportunity to permanently name a Kennel in dog holding

INTRODUCING THE WOODS HUMANE ALLIANCE

CrITTer CAmP 2012We are happy to announce the return of Woods Humane Society’s annual Critter Camp Program. Every summer we open the doors of our shelter to 160 young people for week-long day camps focusing, in an enjoyable way, on animal-related issues such as direct animal handling, field trips to places like the Cal Poly Dairy and Charles Paddock Zoo, and fantastic demonstrations provided by our friends at Zoo to You, Marine Mammal Center, Pacific Wildlife Care, Debbie “The Bird Lady” Schmidt, Teah Anders and the West Coast Freestyle Group, Ken & Bethany K9 Obedience, and many more!

Critter Camp is geared specifically to youths aged 9-12, providing hands-on humane learning and experiences. The goal of Critter Camp is

to instill a passion for animals, build respect for local wildlife and ecology, and promote responsible pet ownership.

Critter Camp coordinates with San Luis Coastal USD’s summer schedule and will run for 10 consecutive weeks beginning in June. Application forms will be available online and at the shelter beginning April 1st. Registration opens on Monday, April 16th, and we strongly advise that you plan early, as space is limited and the sessions fill up quickly. (Applications are not accepted until April 16th.)

What better way to occupy the kids this summer than to send them off to spend time with the dogs and cats of Woods and all their furry critter friends?

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW 2012 BOARD MEMBERS Simone Michel (with Leroy Garfunkel)After growing up in the U.S. and Switzerland, Simone returned to the Central Coast and made Paso Robles her home. She currently works as the Marketing Director for Vina Robles Winery. Being an animal lover all her life, Simone is blessed to have two wonderful Golden Retrievers. In her spare time she loves taking the dogs for runs in the vineyard where they can roam free.

Jimmy apRoberts (with Kayla)As a lifelong animal lover, Jimmy is excited to be a part of Woods. Jimmy owns a graphic design firm in San Luis Obispo and when he’s not busy creating logos and websites, he spends his time with his girlfriend, Casey, and Rottweiler, Kayla. Kayla loves to hike, run on the beach and meet new people.

Jon Ansolabehere (with Lily and Zeke)Jon joined Woods in October 2011 and is very excited to be part of such a great organization. Jon is an attorney with Carmel & Naccasha and lives in Atascadero with his wife Catherine. Jon and Catherine have family property in Creston where they like to let their two dogs, Lily and Zeke, roll in the dirt when not chasing a ball. Jon also has two cats at home including one from Woods.

Dan Lloyd (with Pancho and Cisco)A native Californian and local resident for 33 years, Dan has been instrumental in shaping the physical environment of SLO County. As a land use planner and project designer of numerous commercial and residential projects throughout the County, Dan has helped to create the character of much of what you see around you today. His best buddies, Pancho and Cisco, are often seen in Cayucos with Dan and his wife Mona, greeting everyone with their endless joy and enthusiasm.

Melanie Morgan Long, DVMDr. Melanie Morgan has been a veterinarian since 1988. Her career started at a 24-hr emergency, critical care practice in Fresno until she moved to the Central Coast in 1991. Since that time she has worked at several veterinary clinics in the South County and Santa Maria areas. In 2000 she opened her own veterinary practice, Primary Care Dog and Cat Hospital in Arroyo Grande. She resides in Arroyo Grande with her husband, Mark, five dogs and three cats. Dr. Morgan believes Woods Humane Society provides much needed care to the unwanted pets in our community. She appreciates the opportunity to be part of such a well-respected, compassionate organization and hopes that her perspective as a veterinarian will be beneficial.

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Six thousand. That’s how many loads of laundry we do at Woods Humane Society every year. Keeping bedding, toys and other soft goods clean is more than a luxury for our guests, it’s critical to maintaining a healthy shelter. Since moving into our new facility in 2005 we’ve managed with three small residential washers and dryers but knew that a much-needed upgrade was on the horizon. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Hind Foundation, that upgrade is in the works! On January 22 we broke ground on an all-new laundry facility equipped with state-of-the-art industrial washers and dryers ideal for our high-volume laundry needs. Please join us in thanking the Hind Foundation for their support and for their commitment to providing every homeless animal with the quality of care they deserve.

Hind Foundation makes LongtimeNeed a reality

Thanks to your support, 2011 was another successful year at Woods Humane Society. The following are just a few of the many accomplishments made possible by the generosity of people like you.

In 2011, Woods Humane Society:

• Found loving forever homes for 340 cats, 174 kittens, 512 dogs and 83 puppies – 1,109 animals in all

• Our medical team performed more than 3,500 spay and neuter surgeries and surpassed the 12,000 mark since moving into our new home in 2005

• Continued our partnership with San Luis Obispo County Animal Services by providing low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for all of the adopted dogs and cats at the County Shelter

• Continued the “Spay it Forward/Neuter the Next” feline program, performing 1,000 $10 spay and neuter surgeries for residents of Atascadero and Paso Robles

• Made weekly visits to local retirement homes with our Woods dogs through our Pet Visitation Program

• Surpassed even our own expectations with our most successful promotion to date, placing 126 cats and kittens into loving new homes in just one month

• Hosted 160 local children, ages 9-12, in our summer Critter Camp

• Was voted Best Local Nonprofit Organization for the third year in a row by the New Times Readers Poll

Thank you for making 2011 one of the best years in our 57 year history. With your continued support we’ll do even more in 2012!

2011 success:

FOUND LOVING FOREVER HOMES

FOR 340 CATS, 174 kITTENS,

512 DOGS & 83 PUPPIES

2011 BY THE NUMBERS

4th Annual Wine 4 PawsOnce again it’s time for our pet loving wine drinkers to come out and support your four legged friends while enjoying the Central Coast Wine Region! The FOURTH Annual Wine 4 Paws will be held at 70 participating wineries throughout the Central Coast on April 14 and 15. During this weekend, Wine 4 Paws wineries will share their proceeds with Woods Humane Society, either by donating a portion of their sales or all their Tasting Fees. Wine 4 Paws is held concurrently at the participating wineries, and with 70 wineries sharing in the event, you’ve got plenty to choose from.

Last year’s event raised $25,000, with almost $50,000 raised since the event began in 2009. Director Sarah Tomasetti said, “Once again we have seen Wine 4 Paws grow. We’ve met people from out of town – even out of state - who have made Wine 4 Paws an annual wine tasting visit to the Central Coast.” The event includes a free passport available to print from the Wine 4 Paws website, or grab one at any participating winery during the event. When you visit a winery and help generate a donation, you’ll get your passport stamped, and with 4 stamps your passport will be entered to win one of many raffle prizes.

So mark your calendar for April 14 & 15, grab your map, and enjoy the weekend! To see a full list of participating wineries and a get a free printable passport & map, go to www.wine4paws.com. Then head out to the wineries of your choice and mention Wine 4 Paws when you taste and buy wine during the weekend of April 14 – 15, and you’ll help Woods continue to provide the love and care their animals so desperately need.

Presented by our friends at

Thanks to the generous support of a sold-out crowd at our 2011 “Tails” dinner and auction, the dogs at Woods now have seven expanded and newly resurfaced play yards to romp in. The new yards provide a safe space for the dogs to play, exercise and socialize all year-round as they await adoption and their new forever homes. Plenty of outdoor time is one of the many luxuries we provide our guests to reduce stress and promote a healthy and happy stay. Thanks to everyone who attended “Tails” or contributed to this special project!

Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, June 9th for Tails 2012 The Great Catsby.

SOLD OUT “TAILS” EVENT makes for Happy Dogs

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