Stray Thoughts Summer 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,
Vice President
Dexter Evans, Director
Christopher Gorman,
Director
Jim Ingold, Director
Angela Keate, Director
Mark Stromberg, Director
Diana Tsai, Director
WSHS Staff:
Executive Director: Carolyn Mossberger (Ext. 25)
Animal Care Manager: Sarah Stromberg (Ext. 23)
Night and Weekend Managers: Catherine VanGemmeren,
Roberta Diehl, Deb Waggoner, Carol Thygesen, Kathy Hanley
Animal Care Assistants: Erica Reh and Vanessa Nelson
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
Dear WSHS,
Fitzgerald is a wonderful puppy! We decided to name him Beauregard Fitzgerald Hall. He gets
excited easily but we are working on his barking and he has calmed down quite a bit. He has
been introduced to Andrew’s parents‘ dog and loves getting to see Chase once or twice a
week. He is still adjusting to our cat, but considering how much progress he has made getting
along with our niece’s cat I would say he isn’t far off from being good friends with our Golden
Grahams. Golden has started feeling comfortable enough to sit on the couch while Beauregard
is in the same room. Beau has grown a bit, he is now 15 pounds. We got his hair trimmed for the
summer and he has plenty of toys to chew on, but still loves the occasional shoe. He likes his
bed, but he likes being on ours more so he can stretch out and steal our pillows. I have included
a photo of Beau for you as well. Thank you so much for giving us a puppy we will love forever!
Sincerely,
Courtney Hall
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