Stray Thoughts Spring 2017
WSHS Wish List
West Suburban Humane Society
• Paper towels
• Laundry detergent
• Bleach
• Anti-bacterial hand soap
• Dish washing liquid
• Food (our animals are on a specific diet: so that
we don’t upset their digestive system, we must be
specific) Purina One SmartBlend (Dry) cat and dog,
kitten and puppy formulas. Any canned cat, dog,
kitten and puppy food is fine.
• KMR (kitten milk replacement), small baby bottles
and nipples
• Dog and cat toys (washable and indestructible!)
• Cat litter
• Stamps (to be used for postage)
• Garbage bags (13 & 30 gallon sizes)
• Batteries – AA, 9-volt and C
• 6" paper plates
• Lint traps
• Volunteers!
• Monetary donations are always appreciated!
Board Members:
Jennifer Bahlmann,
President
Brian McLachlan,
Recording Secretary
Cathy Pesavento,
Controller/Treasurer
Christian Ambler, Director
Lorie Bonham, Director
Dr. Tim Brandes, Director
Ruth Cloonan, Director
Dexter Evans, Director
Christopher Gorman,
Director
Jim Ingold, Director
Angela Keate, Director
Mark Stromberg, Director
Diana Tsai, Director
Peter Van Veen, Director
WSHS Staff:
Executive Director: Carolyn Mossberger (Ext. 25)
Animal Care Manager: Sarah Stromberg (Ext. 23)
Night and Weekend Managers: Catherine Schmitt, Roberta
Diehl, Deb Waggoner, Carol Thygesen, Kathy Hanley
Animal Care Assistants: Erica Reh
Adoption Desk Manager: Laney Forman (Ext. 10)
Volunteer Coordinator: Judy Schnell (Ext. 45)
Humane Education Manager: Mary Edwards (Ext. 24)
Development Manager: Ollie Davidson
Ways to Give
WSHS can accept cash, check, and credit-card donations. Copy and paste this link in your
browser: www.wshs-dg.org/online-donation-form
This will take you directly to our online donation page. You can choose to make a one-time gift
or you can set up a monthly donation.
To give a donation in check form, make checks payable to the West Suburban Humane Society
and mail it to: West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 Ogden Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
We will send a confirmation of your gift that can be used when filing your taxes.
Emails and Letters from Adopters
M
oses (formerly YinYang) has settled in nicely to his new
home. He is the sweetest, friendliest cat. We honestly
can’t believe someone didn’t want him and feel so lucky that
we got to adopt him! He loves his dog brother, Duncan, and
is constantly rubbing up against him and cuddling with him.
Our other cat, CeCe, has been slower to come around but
Moses is such a big, friendly goof, even she can’t resist his
charm. We have recently caught them chasing and playing
with each other. Here’s a couple of pictures of Moses on his
cat tree with my daughter and s