Stray Thoughts Summer 2018
Upcoming Events
August September
25th, Saturday 3rd, Monday
Paw Jam, Save the date! Join us Saturday, August
25th at BaseCamp in Lisle as we present Paw Jam. Labor Day. WSHS will be closed.
• The time is from 5:30 pm to ?
• Tickets are $20 if you purchase them in advance
at www.eventbrite.com/e/paw-jam-2018-
tickets-44769831772 or $25 at the door.
Your donation is your ticket to a fun night of music
from several local bands, visits from adoptable
dogs, raffles and much more! For details, see page
8 in this edition of Stray Thoughts.
WSHS Wish List
30th, Sunday
Barkapalooza Dog Walk and Pet Expo.
Visit www.WSHS-DG.org for more info.
2018
Wal
kathon
October
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
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
Ruth Cloonan, Vice President
Christian Ambler,
Recording Secretary
Cathy Pesavento,
Controller/Treasurer
Dr. Tim Brandes, Director
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, Carol Thygesen, Shelby Scheuerman
Animal Care Assistants: Erica Reh and Vanessa Nelson
Adoption Desk Manager: Laney Forman (Ext. 10)
Volunteer Coordinator: Deb Waggoner (Ext. 45)
Humane Education Manager: Mary Edwards (Ext. 24)
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.
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