Stray Thoughts Spring 2021
Want an Easy Way to Help Our Dogs And Cats ? Become a Paw Pal Monthly Donor !
WSHS ’ life-saving work is funded entirely by animal lovers just like you ! Join our awesome Paw Pal supporters who set up a donation automatically charged to a credit card each month !
• A $ 10 monthly donation pays for an animals ’ microchip
• A $ 25 monthly donation pays for 3 dogs monthly heartworm prevention
• A $ 50 monthly donation buys all our shelter pets a dinner
• A $ 100 monthly donation pays for one pets ’ spay or neuter surgery !
Every dollar helps our dogs and cats !
Through July 31 , 2021 , sign up for a $ 10 or more monthly Paw Pal donor and get a microfiber screen and glasses cleaner as a thank you gift ! It ’ s easy to become a Paw Pal member ; visit the donation page on our website , www . wshs-dg . org / online-donation-form , to make your first Paw Pal donation and under “ donation frequency ,” change to monthly . If you want a physical form to complete and mail to WSHS , email development @ wshs-dg . org .
WSHS Wish List
• Paper Towels
• Anti-bacterial hand soap
• Dog Leashes ( no retractable leashes ) – 6 foot and 30 foot
• Food ! – Any canned cat , dog , kitten , and puppy food – For dry food , we use only Purina One dog and puppy formula and Purina One cat and kitten formula
• Kitten milk replacement
• Pet safe ice melt / salt
• Dog and cat toys ( we especially like Kong and Nylabone brands !)
• Cat litter - unscented , clumping and / or clay
• Postage stamps
• Hand sanitizer
• Six inch paper plates
• Disinfecting wipes
• Ziplock bags – gallon and quart sizes
• Laundry detergent
• Monetary donations are always appreciated !
West Suburban Humane Society
Board Members :
Jim Ingold , President
Scott McMillin , Vice President
Janine Komornick , Recording Secretary
Kerry Kopera , Controller / Treasure
WSHS Staff :
Christian Ambler , Director Jessica Audette , Director Colleen Attwell Director Jennifer Bahlmann , Director Dr . Tim Brandes , Director Ruth Cloonan , Director Mark Motuelle , 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
Stray Thoughts is an official publication of the West Suburban Humane Society , a not-for-profit , volunteerbased animal shelter . No city , state , or federal funds support WSHS . Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law . Please call ( 630 ) 960-9600 , ext . 25 to submit articles or receive donation information .
Due to the global pandemic , our adoption center is closed to visitors . Adoptions are handled by appointment only . Check our website wshs-dg . org for up-to-date information .
Adoption Center :
1901 W . Ogden Avenue , Downers Grove , IL 60515 E-mail Address : Director @ WSHS-DG . org Phone : ( 630 ) 960-9600 • Fax : ( 630 ) 960-9604
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