Stray
Thoughts Fall 2020
Save the Date for PAWCTION 2020 !
Our sixth annual Pawction is just around the corner !
This silent auction hosts items such as gift cards and gift baskets . All proceeds support the cats and dogs of West Suburban Humane Society . Items will be open for bidding from December 2nd starting at 8:00 a . m . and will run through December 13th at 7:00 p . m .
For questions , please contact Jill Clavet at events @ wshs-dg . org or ( 630 ) 960-9628 .
WSHS Wish List
• 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 Lamb and Rice dog and puppy formulas and Purina One cat and kitten 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 )
• 6 " paper plates
• Stretch and Scratch Pads ( stretchandscratch . com )
• Lint Traps
• Volunteers !
• Monetary donations are always appreciated !
West Suburban Humane Society
Board Members :
Jim Ingold , President Scott McMillin , Vice President
Janine Komornick , Recording Secretary
Cathy Pesavento , Controller / Treasurer Christian Ambler Director
WSHS Staff :
Jessica Audette , Director Jennifer Bahlmann , Director Dr . Tim Brandes , Director Ruth Cloonan , Director Kerry Kopera , Director Mark Stromberg , Director Brian Wasielewski , Director
Executive Director : Carolyn Mossberger Development Director : Christina Morrison Animal Care Manager : Sarah Stromberg Night and Weekend Managers : Nanette Delaney , Carol Thygesen , Jill Clavet , Eric Van Cleven Animal Care Assistants : Lexi Vitale , Jennifer Nathan Miller Adoption Desk Manager : Catherine VanGemmeren Volunteer Coordinator : Heidi Janss Events Coordinator : Jill Clavet Humane Education Managers : Carol Thygesen and Roberta Diehl
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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